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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Reduction In Fire
 And Police Personnel
Favored in New Charter Which Administration Favors
 as Compromise With One Outlined By Commission

A gradual reduction in the num- Der of gold-braided officers of the Waterbury police department and provisions for the future abolition of the offices of fire marshal and super intendent of fire telegraph in the fire department are outlined in the new charter which the present ad- ministration favors as a compromise with that outlined by the charter commission. The office of a second deputy fire chief will be abolished, which means that the present board of fire commissioners will not be in a position to name a successor to Deputy Chief Charles McEvoy, who was recently retired at his own re- quest
 As for the offices of fire marshal it is stipulated that the chief engineer or deputy may hold that honor as in former years Either the chief, dep- uty or fire marshal may hold the po- sition of superintendent of fire alarm telegraph. No immediate changes are likely to be made, however, along these lines, but the way will be clear if any future policy of re- trenchment is made imperative.
 The police department stands to lose as time passes at least two cap- tains and five lieutenants. The makeup of the department under the new provisions will include one superintendent, one deputy superin- tendent. on chief inspector, three captains, six lieutenants, fourteen sergeants and as many patrolmen as the board of aldermen may pre- scribe from time to time. The num- Der of supernuemraries will remain at the ripper, bill stipulation of 100.
 Since Superintendent Joseph II. Mclean was advanced to the rank of chief hope has been eternal in the minds of many of the policemen that with the abolition of the ripper bill another deputy will be made. It is understood in police circles at the present time that republicans who have plenty of influence in the legis- lature may insist upon the creation of second deputy superintendent Captain Frank k. Cutting is being groomed for such a position.
 The police department at present has five police lieutenants and six lieutenant detectives. If the number is eventually placed at six there will be no more promotions along that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
PK(jCESS
 ORDER ISSUED
Owner of Bank Street Block to Have TOrkOmian Of=
 flee Vacated

An order Of execution on the summary process writ ordering the eviction of Baron J. Torkomian from his office at 199 Bank street was issued by Clerk Albert J. Bronsky of the city court this afternoon. The summary process action was started a few days ago by the s. & K. Realty Co, owners of the building in which Torkomian had his office. The writ was returnable in city court this morning. Torkomian failed to enter an appearance this morning and the process went into the hands of Clerk Bronsky.
 Attorney Harold G. Green, counsel for the s. & K. Realty Co asked for an execution of the process or der and it was expected to be placed in the hands of Deputy Sheriff Jo- seph Bauby this afternoon. Just what steps Sheriff Bauby would take was not divulged. He has the power of terms of the execution or der, to put the furniture and equip ment in the office out on the street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Waterbury Produce
 Market
Furnished by the Connecticut De- partment of Agriculture-B. F.

VI urnlSneO Dy the connecticut De-
 partment of Agriculture-B. F.
 Storrs, Local Representative
 Higher prices were being paid for apples than at previous reports. Of- ferings have become so light of near by varieties that sellers with a few available are able to get whatever they care to ask, it being the first time this season that buyers have not been in a position to decide apple prices. A few Mcintosh were on sale today which were being held for about $500 per bushel, some from Connecticut orchards and some from New York. Baldwins from New York were held as high as $2.75 per bushel in some instances. West ern boxed Winesaps were. selling for $2.5O to $2.75 per box at most whole salers, Fancy grade making up the bulk of the supply. A few c grade at $2.25 $2.25 and some Extra Fancy at $500 were also offered. Western Extra Fancy Delicious were held for $3.50 to $3.75.
 more freely offered and sold from $2.25 ito $2.50 per bushel. A few from southern sources were also on sale at similar prices.
 Buying interest in poultry, eggs and few other products was active, but supplies on sale of most of these were ample to take care of buyers wants resulting in prices little changed.
 Western eggs were steady to firm at prices unchanged or slightly high CT. Shipments from the west were heavy early in the week to eastern markets, but since then unfavorable weather has developed in producing and shipping areas which has cur- tailed shipments and a firmer mar ket for some grades has resulted.
 Poultry held steady and unchanged for most grades. Live stock was wanted, but offerings continued fair ly liberal.
 Unless otherwise stated quotations chantab1e products to retailers or similar buyers, delivered.
 FRUITS.
 Apples, A grade, Mcintosh 2.75- 300 bu., Baldwins 2.OO-2.5O bu., B grade, Mcintosh 2.OO-2.5O bu., Bald- wins 1.5O-2.OO bu.; western boxed, Delicious 3.5O-3.75 bu., others 2.25- 800 bu.; oranges, Fla. 4.OO-5.OO box, Cal. S.75-4.5O box.
 VEGETABLES. Asparagus 5.OO-6.OO "A lb., crate; bcets, new 2.75-3.25 crate; cabbage, old 1.50-1.5O cwt., new 2.25-2.5O crate; carrots, old .S5-1.25 bu., new 2.z5-3.25 crate; .caulihower 2.25-2.5O crate; celery, flats, 2.50-3.OO doz., hearts 1.25-1.5O doz., rounds 1.OO- 1.25 dOz.; dandelions, native 2.25- 2.5O bu.; lettuce, western iceberg 4.0O-4.5O crate; onions .75-.90 bu.: :: parsnips, washed 1.25-1.5O bu.; po- tatoes, native 1.25-1.35 bu., Maine 2.1O-2.25 cwt.; spinach 1.2O-1 .25 bu. :; turnips .0O-1.25 bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS. Conn. eggs per doz.; Newlaid Fancy .32; Special .28-.32; Extra .25- .2S; Gathered .23 .25; Newlaid Medium .27; mediums .2O-.25; west crn, firsts .21-.2S; live, fowl .2O-.27 lb., broilers, Leghorns .3O-.35 lb., cOlOred .32-.37 lb.; dressed, fowl .3O- .33 lb., bFOilers .4O-.45 ID. LIVESTOCK and MEAT. Milch cows, tested 125-16O head; butcher stock, cows .03 . .OSS Ib.. calves .1O-.1S Ib., meats, beef .15-.17 lb., veal .16-.19 iD., samb ,19-.21 lb., pork, lOins .17-.21 Ib., pork, local dressed .13-.17 ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
U. $. Steel Sold Off Nearly ? P0ints-American Can Also Lost - In Fact. All the Leaders Got a Bit of the Slashing
BY ELMER c. WALZER. United Press Financial Editor. l

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 New York, March 27.-UP)- Prices declined on more active trad ing to-day on the, stock exchange. Losses near the end of the fourth hour ranged to 2 points and only special issues showed gains.
 Leading issues were thrown over- board with United States Steel sell ing off nearly points at I43 1-2. American Can lost nearly a point, Allied Chemical 2. Bethlehem Steel 2. Westinghouse Electric 2, East man Kodak more than 4.
 Warner Brothers pictures was driven down more than a point; Con- tinental shares made a new low for the year at off; losses of a point to 2 points were made by Vana- dium, Case, Union Carbide, Ameri- can Telephone, Anaconda, Electric Auto-Lite. Goodyear, Houston oil. Radio. Gold Dust, North American and long list of others.
 Heavy selling came into United Corporation on the Gownside and the issue lost more than a point Con- solidated Gas lost nearly a point and other issues were down fractions to more than a point.
 General Motors was down nearly a point in the motor division where Auburn held a gain of a few points. Railroad shares drifted down. Cop pers continued under mild pressure. Oils dipped with several making new lows for the year, including Stand ard of California, Standard of New Jersey and Texas Corporation.
 Meanwhile handful of special issues rose to new highs for the year. Alaska Juneau was active, rising to a new high for the year at 12 3-S up 1-4 points. United Stores pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Milford Clerk Rose From $35 Per Week
 To Big Incorporator

Hartford, Conn, March 27.-(UP) |-Frederick w. Fairchild of Milford testified as to how he rose from $35- a-week accountant to one of the in- corporators of the Connecticut Util- ities Corporation to-day at the re- stunned trial of Frederic E. Kingston and four associates on charges of fraud and misrepresentation.
 Fairchild declared he followed the advice of Samuel c. Warehouse, New Haven lawyer, in signing incorpora- tion papers for the utilities corpora ton without first reading the certi- ficates. The utilities corporation was a subsidiary of F. E. Kingston and company. defunct securities house.
 The witness told how he accepted Kingston's invitation to become an incorporation and signed-along with Eugene w. Coe, Waterbury tool maker, and Arthur w. Batchelder, salesman-the papers of incorpora- tion. Warehouse was present and the meeting took place in Kingston's office, said Fairchild. He fixed the time of signing as "sometime early in 1925" Kingston. while not present, was in an adjoining room, the witness added.
 At the same time, said Fairchild, he signed a note for $41.666.67 as his share of the paid in capital. Fairchild testified he never paid a cent" on the note and that the first time he knew it had been marked paid by cancellation" on the firm s books was when he was shown the entry by States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn.
 Fairchild also said he never re- ceived 2,500 shares of common stock listed in his name in the common stock certificate book of the utilities corporation.
 Fairchild was cross exa mined by Attorney Charles J. Martin, defend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
War Fund Case
 Again Delayed
Goes Over Until Thursday Morning as Damage Suit
 Blocks Action This Afternoon

A further continuance until next Thursday morning was granted in the hearing on the motions in the Lewis s. Reed against Attorney Gen. eral Benjamin w. filling War Fund case. The hearings were slated for this afternoon and at o'clock but Judge Frederick M. Peasley in su- perior court stated there was a dam age suit being heard and asked coun- sel to wait until Thursday morning. after the short calendar session for the pleas in the case.
 A three months statutory contin- uance was granted in the case of the Dime Savings bank against Patrick Healey, administrator. Judge Peas- ley reserved decision on the motion to set aside the verdict in the case of Norah Newell against Herman j.. Weisman, executor. The jury brought in a defendants verdict on instruc- tions of Judge Peasley when the case
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

the selection of Timmie Groves Co., lonials orchestra under the direc- ton of Tom O'Brien. Tn addition to directing the band, MT O'Brien en- tertained with vocal and banjo se- lections. He is former member of Rudy Vallee's orchestra playing in the Villa Valiee night club in New York. The orchestra selections were encored several times during the evening.
 Vocal selections were presented by John Rainville. Charles Connors and the Rod & Gun club quartet consisting of William Stokalaftis, Otto Bush, Cyril Mellette and John Rainville. "Ragtime" Joe Grenier had the boys on their seat edges , with his choice piano selections. Russell Hickman was a riot in his specially act done in English dialect. Steve Perucci provided the laughs of the evening with his comical an- t.cs and spec.alties.
 Other members of the program committee included William Stro- kalaitis, Otto Bush, Frank Shana- han and Edward Meafski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
ARCHITECT COBB
 DIED TO-DAY IN
 NEW YORK HOME

New York, March 27-(UP) - Henry Ives Cobb. n, architect na- use of steel for buildings, died at his home here today after a finger ing illness.
 He was designer in 1889 of the Owings building in Chicago, one of the first successful steel-construction type structures. Other well known buildings designed by him included the Chicago Opera house. the Chi cago Athletic club, the Yerlfes Ob- servatory. the Newberry Library, at the University of Chicago, the Al- bany Savings Bank. the American University at Washington. D. C.. Church, 42 Broadway, New York city. and many Christian Science churches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
BANKER IS FOUND GUILTY ON BUT
 | ONE OF CHARGES
Joseph J. CastelIini Was Tried on z7 Counts IL Carries Penalty of 5 Years and S6,OOO Fine

Cincinnati. Ohio, March 27-UP) - Joseph J. castellifi. former pres ident of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks National Bank, was found guilty on one count by violating the National Banking laws, by jury In federal court here today. The banker was tried on 27 counts. He was found not guilty on the remain- ing 26.
 The count on which the one time fruit merchant was convicted charged misapp1ication of $11,105 through the sale of 10 Cities Service Company bonds. It carries a maxi mum penalty of five years impris- onment and a S5.00O fine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

ling F. F. and Harold Kingston, Ed
 mund J. Gandahl and Frank H Smith. Attorney Philip Pond repre- sents Colonel Lewis l.. Field, the fifth defendant.
 Under cross-exa mination, Fair child said he knew Leonard O. Rit- ter and Donald A. Durham were partners with Kingston. The next witness, Raymond c. Comins of Willimantic, former head
 bookkeeper for Kingston, identified stock ledgers and said he took or- ders from the partners and office manager. Comins testimony was in- terrupted by frequent introduction of exhibits by the state.
 Judge Frank F. McEvoy is try ing the case in superior court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
SCHOOL CONTRACTORS DENY CUT IN WAGES
Scovill Rod And
 Gun Club Smoker
Sixty-two Members Enjoy Program at Rockville Last
 Night

An excellent entertainment pro- gram was presented at the smoker of the Scovill Rod & Gun club in the club rooms in Rockville last evening. About 62 members were present and heartily applauded the efforts of the soloists after partak- ing of luncheon served.
 Cyril Mellette, chairman of the committee which arranged the pro- gram was master of ceremonies. The feature of the entertainment were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

was tried a week ago. Joseph Hose- py's permission to be discharged as receiver in the case of Charles Don- aldson against John B. Herbst was granted. The arbitrary judgment of $2,429.23 in favor of the plaintiff, was entered in the case of John Stat kus against Peter Kukanskis.
 A foreclosure judgment of $9,- 757.25 was granted Adolph Sanditz against Mary Pilla and others Law day was set for April 15. A public auction of the company's assets as a going concern, was ordered for April 18th in the case of Thomas D. Rob- inson against the Robinson Cole Grip Nut company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
HOME ON WOODTIC ROAD
 DAMAGED BY FIRE

The residence of Frederick Teach at PAP Woodtic road, was badly dam aged by fire shortly before 12 o'clock
 today. Several companies of fire ap- paratus responded to the call and
 were on the scene until 1905 this afternoon. Cause of fire is unknown. Five brush fires were also extin- fiuished today by members of the
 fire department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
LATE REALTY NEWS

The following real estate transac- tions were filed today at the office of the town clerk:
 Mortgage Deeds. John s. Daniels to John Gilmartin. property on Brentwood Plat, $1,0OO.
 Quit Claim Deeds. Mill Plain Development Go to Mancini,, Ruggiero and Palomba Co, Inc.
 John swenson to Albin H. Swen- son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
What Mayor Said.

NAdC MdyOr Otalus
 "This meeting is a courtesy one" said Mayor Hayes in addressing the aldermen. "I am making these statements to point out my position in the matter of charter changes.
 'I have been neither helped or hampered by the present charter. I have gotten along very we'll without consulting it very much. Now, at very much expense to the taxpayers, it seems sentiment has been created to bring about the opinion that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

line. The stipulation of IA sergeants is the present number.
 There will be no seniority restric- tions in the provisions, a fact, which will make every contest for promo ton an open race
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
COMPENSATION

The 1OIIOWlHS CUmpeHSdtIOH agreements were filed at the com missioner's office today: Mutual Aid Unemployment Fund of Water bury and Charles Hudson of Water bury, shoulder injury, $6 weekly; Byrol1y Transportation Company and George Ramon of IF Wall street, strain, $13.50 weekly; American Brass Company and William Bauer of 571 Baldwin street. leg injury. $135O weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Jobs Open To Union Workmen At $13.2O
 For 8 Hour Day
Members of TramagIo Bros Firm Claim Misunderstand ing After Delegation From Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers Union Call on Committee

the reporter could learn it would ap- pear that there was some misunder-
 standing in the whole matter which will be strengthened out without any serious trouble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27


 New York, March 27.-UP)-Fur- ther selling came into the stock mar Ret in active turnover at the open ing to-day.
 Steel common declined to 144% off # on the. first sale, while fractional declines also were noted in Columbia Gas, North American, Alleghany Brothers Pictures. General Motors and Radio-Keith-O -Orpheum. Copper shares were steadier and oils ruled firm with Standard of Cali fornia up % at 44%. Utilities eased off as did amusements. Mercantile shares held steady.
 Alaska Juneau continued in de- mand gd squalng its high h,dcE for the shares. Curtiss- Wright opened 4,O0O shares at 4% unchanged.
 National Cash Register opened 5000 shares at 2SM off PA. Later 1t made a new low for the year at 27N on selling induced by omission of the regular dividend due at this time. on reduction of the dividend from $2.50 to $1.50 annually.
 Railroad shares were steadier with a small gain in Baltimore and Ohio. New York Central, selling ex-divid- end, edsed- off s4 to 110.e
 During early trading price move-4 ments were steadily toward lower levels. Trading. quieted down slight ly after the initial unloading.
 A few special issues like Alaska Juneau continued to make progress upward to new highs for the year, while some met heavy selling, break ing to new 1881 lows. National Cash Register was conspicuous in the lat-4 ter group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

John M. Sullivan of 61 Lounsbury avenue and Mary M. Navin of 228 Willow street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Only Special Issues Showed Gains When
 Trading Got Brisk
Losses of Others Near Close of the Last Hour Ranged to 2 Points - Leading Issues Thrown Overheard

ferred and Schulte Retail Stores made new 1891 highs and other tobacco retail issues were up in ex- pectation of rise in the price of cigarettes for retail trade, thus end-l ing the price war.
 The market was under the influ- ence of the epidemic of price reduc- tions announced in the last two days. To-day anthracite prices were reduc- ed on various grades in Pennsyl- vania. Yesterday cuts were am nounced in alcohol prices, radiators and fuel oil. Further lowering of prices in materials were expected and some looked for decline in the price of steel which recently was ad- vanced. The copper price at 10 cents for domestic delivery was not draw ing much demand.
 Weekly business reviews carried little new. They found further gains in retail trade at the approach of Easer and some gradual expan- sion in factory operations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

Much interest in aviation is being shown in Manchuria.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-09-05
WATERFOWL SEASON
 REDUCED ONE MONTH

Because of disastrous con- ditions caused by prolonged drought in the States, the sea- son for hunting ducks, geese, brant and coots throughout the United States and Alaska has been reduced to one month by an amendment to the Migratory Bird Treaty Regula- tions, approved by President Hoover August 25. The amend ment became effective im- mediately.
 AS a result of the curtail- ment, which has been made eff fective by presidential proc4a- nation, the open season on these birds will be from Sep tember 1 to September 30th, instead of from September l to December IS, as heretofore. Persons taking the indicated game birds by any means after September 30, will lay them selves liable to the penalties provided in the game regula- tions.
 As result of the widespread drought conditions, the annual flight of ducks and geese this fall is expected to be the poor est on record.
 It is expected that the Can- adian government will soon take similar action to pervent irreparable damage to migra- tory bird life.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-09-05
Totems Recent Art of
 Alaska Indian Tribes

The Indians of the southeas; coast of Alaska have been carving totem poles for less than 250 years. This is the statement made by Dr. Alex ander Goldenweiser, interna- tionally known anthropologist who formally occupied the chair of anthropology at Col umbia University, and is now a member of the faculty of the University of Oregon.
 During a recent visit in Ju., neau Dr. Goldenweiser said, according to the Juneau En- pire.
 Totem carving is a compar- atively new culture among the Alaska Indians. I think less than 25O years. We find no in- dications of totems in the ex- cavations that have been made in various places"
 Goldenweiser believes that migrations from Asia were un- der way before the ice age. The advance of the ice from the north. may have been d factor in driving them south, he said.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-09-05
Salmon Highway
 Work Completed

Work on the Salmon River highway improvement project between Nine-mile and Eleven mile was fully completed this week by the Johnson-Gardner Company and has been approv- ed by the Bureau of Public Roads engineering representa- tive, MT. V. M. Blackwell.
 The extensive rock work in- volved in the raising and strengthening of the highway was completed some days ago and later construction has been devoted to surfacing op- erations, for which Marcus Carlson and associates held the sub-contract.
 Travellers over the new sec tion during the past day or two report that the highway is now in splendid shape for traffic and the improvement work throughout has been ex- ecuted in splendid manner. It is said further that few high ways in the north can com- pare with the road in it's pres ent state.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-09-05
Herald Special Edition Wins Ccmmendation

The special Pacific Yukon Alaska Highway edition of the Hyder Weekly Herald, pub lished under the auspices of the Hyder Chamber of Com- merce, was issued Tuesday and has been the object of wide commendation on both sides of the boundary line.
 The edition comprises 12 pages and is nicely illustrated with views and maps of the Portland Canal District, in add ition to containing many time ly articles on the international highway proposal, the Peace River rail outlet, the scenic beauties of the district, local mining conditions and other interesting subjects pertaining to Alaska and the North. The issue also contains interesting special articles by Premier Tolmie, of British Columbia, Ernest Walker Sawyer, assist ant to the secretary of the in- terior and local contributors.
 With the exception of the cuts, the work of publication was executed entirely by the Herald plant. Approximately fifteen hundred copies were printed and will be sent to newspapers, government of ficials, tourist and steamship agencies, automobile and Good Roads clubs in Alaska, the United States and Canada. Couies may be secured locally It the Hyder Drug Co.,, Bound ary Gift Shop and Traversy's and H. P. Gibson's in Stewart. The price is 15 cents per copy and receipts from sales are to oe devoted to paying the mail ng charges on the large num- per that will be distributed free.