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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Eagles Initiate
 Class Of Thirty-Eight
Sundays Meeting One of Most Enthusiastic in History
 of Local Aerie

One of the greatest meetings held by the Waterbury Aerie of Eagles was that staged yesterday afternoon in honor of Judge Thomas O'Donnell of Kansas City. Mo. A class of 3S candidates was initiated and a special program of entertainment presented in connection with the of- ficial visit of Judge O'Donnell and the presence of State President Jo- seph Hickey of Ansonia and many other visiting officers. President 5. Bergen officiated at the meet ing and directed the initiation cere- monies. Matthew J. Smith, first president of the aerie, occupied the presidents chair and introduced the various speakers.
 Judge O'Donnell's address was not only of the finest heard here in years, but very timely one. He discussed the various phases of in- dustrial unemployment, taking his auditors on an imaginary trip into the lumber camps, coal mines, big factories and business houses and pointing out where mechanical de- vices have replaced human la bor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

Receipts 10 date in the unemploy- ment relief fund have amounted to $145, ,S45.15, it was disclosed this afternoon at meeting of the may or's relief committee, of which Will liam M. Harris is chairman and Sem ator Lewis s. Reed is treasurer. The committee went into session at 2:30 o'clock for the purpose of going over the past weeks progress and to study the layout for the coming seven days.
 The balance as of December 17th was $32,002.81, the report showed. Receipts for the week have amount ed to $274 in donations and $17,- 916.O7 in subscriptions, making the total added to the $32,002.81. reach the figure of $50,192.88. The $17,000 income from subscriptions is consid cred exceptionally good in compari- son to some "lean" weeks which have been seen in the past.
 Disbursements for the week were as follows: Payroll, $14,792.08; food, $645.34; clothing. $7; fuel, $33.50; rent, $313.50; sundry, $90.53, mak- ing a total of $15,881.95 in expenses. This, subtracted from the $50,192.88, leaves a balance of $34,310.93 as of January 23.
 The total receipts to date are: Do- nations, S23,567.70; subscriptions, $122,277.45; total, $145,S45.15. Dis bursements have amounted to $11, 534.22, leaving the balance of $34, 31093. The status of the weekly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Local Men Are
 Named in Suit
Button Company Brings Ac= ton for S3,OO0
 Damages

Damages totalling $3,0O0 are claimed in a suit instituted today ir Waterbury by the United States Fastner Company of Boston against John Draher, George r. Pullen, G Alton Pullen and Max Kiessling, all of this city. The suit is the outcome of the purchase in March, 1929, of the Waterbury Fastner Company by the Boston concern.
 At the time. it is claimed, the plaintiff purchased the assets of the local company. The defendants, at the time, were all stockholders Of the local company and signed a warranty deed showing the assets and liabilities of the Waterbury Fastner Company.
 The United States Fastener Com pany claims that it accepted the warranty deed, showing liabilities Of $65,565.96. However, it is claimed. as the bills came in it was Company owed $2.441.O6 more than was set forth in the warranty deed
 The bills paid by the company in excess of the warranty deed state ment were, it is alleged, as follows: Draher Machine Company and John Draher, $2,092.53; Meadow Auto Body and Radiator Company, $6; Erinoid Company, $S5.11; s. w. Nor ton Electrical Company, $41.21; American Sheet Metal Works, $2.75; French Manufacturing Company $51; Charles Parker Company and A. c. Bisgood, $10.O9; George H. Fuller and Son. $171; $. and IT Enamelling Works, SIPS; F. Pe- nault. $2; Rabin. $21; Charles A. Templeton, $1.63.
 Property on the south side of Chestnut avenue has been placed under attachment. Papers in the action were filed today in the town clerks office
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Legion Membership
 Committee Meeting
Important Session T0=mOr= row Nght-Five Teams
 Named

There will be an important meet ing of the membership committee of Corporal Coyle post No 1, American Legion, tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. Five teams have been or ganized to stir competition up among the captains. The committee reports that it has spent $4,OO0 in relief work during the past year and has aided 100 ex-service men in at taining employment.
 Herbert C. Smith is colonel and Walter l.. Angle, Robert F. Birt, Gunnar A. Schlander, Bernard Will helm and Wallace J. Inglis, team captains. Angles team is made up of N. W. Alexander, w. l.. Dwyer, c. Russell Kirsch, Frank Parsons, Fred Sidell, Clarence Tappin and Walter Jarvis. Birt has Joseph Kenny, Dr G. A. Leonard, Vincent Scully, Frank Keefe, Gerald Mooney, William J. Shanahan and J. E. Sul- livan. Wilhelm's team is composed of Dan Harrington. William Gager, Dr Raymond Quinn, A. J. Bronsky, Joseph DiPietro. Schlander is de- pending on John Fleming, Chester Haudc, Clarence Mckay, Ellis Phe- Ian. Michael M. Toomey, Bernard Shea and Ulysses Violette. Inglis is represented by Morris Shapiro, Will liam Farrell, George Russell, James r. Gill, Clifford McPhee, William Dillon and Fred Grant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Firmness in the Rails Was the Distinct Feature TO- day-Auburn Auto, How= ever, Was Sensational Scared to 129 Before Day Was Done
By ELMER 0. WALZER United Jrcss Financial Editor

New York, Jan 26-(UP)-Sus-
 tained strength in Railroad shares
 wore out efforts of the Bears to start
 a reaction in today's stock marke.
 Prices f1uctuated, mainly in a nar-
 row range, throughout the first half of the session. Near 2 D. m. the
 whale list was showing signs of
 rallying.
 Trading volume was high in the
 early part of the day. On the re-
 covery a slight pickup was noted
 The grain market appeared to be setting the pace so far @as price movement was concerned. In the | morning, corn futures at Chicago
 broke to New lows for the season. May corn dropped to GA 7-8 off 6
 1-4 cents from last weeks high. It
 rallied to the previous close and al-
 most simultaneously the stock mar
 ket improved.
 Distinct f1rmness in the Rails was
 the outstanding feature. . They ce- gistered net advances of 1 to more
 than points on buying helped by hopes the recapture clause would be eliminated from the transporta-
 ton act n accordance with an In- terstate Commerce Commission sug- gestion.
 St Louis-San Francisco rose to 57h up 4 5-8; Chicago, Rock Island
 & Pacific 62 7-S up 5-8; Pennsyl- vania 63 IA up l; New York Cen.
 tral 126 3-8 up h and Chesapeake
 & Ohio A 5-8 up 5-8.
 U. s. Steel came back to around
 the previous close and other. lead
 ing issues rallied from the lows Best recoveries, however. were made
 in the more volatile issues where Auburn Auto was the sensation. It touched 122% in the early trading and then scared to 129 where it was up 5h points from the previous close.
 Stewart-Warner was weak fea-
 ture in the early trading, dropping
 more than 2 points to 15 3-8 within a fraction of its low. Late in the day, it was announced that the divi- dend on the common stock had been omitted.
 Utility shares firmed up somewhat with the communication shares mak
 ing the best showing. Oils steadied. General Foods rose more than a
 point and American Can rallied to around the previous close. Chemi- cal shares reacted sharply, and then rallied from the lows. General Mo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
SECOND FLORIST
 DIED JUST LIKE DION O'BANION
First Gang War Started When the Latter Was Killed-An0ther Chicago Flower Man, Died Among Plants

Chicago, Jan 26 - CUP)-Like Dion O'Banion, whose death marked the start of Chicago's gang wars. Vasios Denas,s Al, was shot down his flowers. Police who an- sWered a cali yesterday to Denas' little combination home and flower shop were reminded of the all i'm portant day in the city's gang his- tqry when gunmen invaded O'Ban- ions flower store across the street from Notre Dame cathedral and shot him down.
 Denas, like O'Banion, lay face down among his, flowers. He had been shot in the back. Officers be- iieved, Denas', death. was due to d warfare among rival florists. His store was burned last December and he had conducted the business at his home since. His wife was at the county hospital, selling bouquets, when he was shot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

their widows and their orphans. Judge Meyer was in Hartford last week and, at the time, it was learned to-day. conferred with several offi- cials concerning the passage of spe- cial bills in which the state depart ment of the Legion is interested.
 One bill especially, would increase the ex-servicemen's relief trust fund from $2,00O.000 to s2,200,O00. The income from the present $2000,000 relief fund is used to aid widows and orphans of eX-servicemen. However, the needs of these people are con- stantly increasing, with deaths among the veterans and with the hard times. Therefore, it is now pro- posed by Judge Meyer to increase the fund to s2,200,000, thus adding greatly to the annual income that may be realized for this sort of re- lief work.
 Judge Meyer and his associates will also oppose any change in the method of administering the state nx-servicemen's relief fund. Asked if here is any danger of a change be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Investment Co.
 Sues Kazemekas
Seeks $25,000 and Injunction -Encroachnen on Land
 Claimed in Action

the defendant maintains a four-story concrete and brick building. The structure is used for stores on the first floor and for apartments on the remaining three floors. A survey made of the property discloses, it is charged, that the building of the defendant concern encroaches upon the plaintiff com- pany's land for a margin if five feet at the street line and continues to an increasing dept of 12 feet at the rear line of the land.
 The Investment Security company, Inc. asks that Kazemekas and com pany, Inc, be ordered to pay $25,- 900 damages and that the latter be enjoined from further encroachment on the land not belonging to the concern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Commissioner of
 Highways Is Found Dead in Store

Westerly, R. l., Jan 26-(UP) 7>-- The body of Charles F. Berry, 75, for the past 20 years highway commissioner of this city, was found |iu his Coggswell-street harness shop here today. Tn a sign painting es- tablishment adjoining, Major John F. Datson, 45, of the National Guard was discovered unconscious. He was revived but Berry failed to respond tu first aid treatment and was pro- nounced cead. The two men were believed the victims of carbon mon oxide gas. A garage adjoins both establishments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
FRANKLIN FIRE INSURANCE co Asks Foreclosure of Two Judgment Liens Against
 Eva ChurchelOW IN SUPERIOR COURT

The Franklin Fire Insurance Company asks foreclosure of two judgment liens against Eva Church. elow in civil action filed in the superior court today. The papers state the plaintiff recovered a judg- ment of more than $2.0O0 from the defendant and when it was not paid had judgment lien placed against the defendants property in Wolcott.
 The Hartford Mutual Fire Insur- ance Company also recovered 8 judgment against the defendant for about $1,500, but assigned this judgment over to the Franklin Company. The Franklin Company also had a judgment lien placed for recovery of this assignment and asks for both foreclosures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Hincks On Bench
 For February Term
Expects Commission Within Few Days-New Federal
 Judge Takes Baptism in New Haven

Judge Theodore V. Meyer of the city court, stated that he expects the arrival of his signed commission from President Hoover any day, now.
 The February term will open in New Haven on the third Monday of next month. Several liquor cases, involving principals throughout Con- necticut, will come before Judge Hincks at that time.
 At the present time Judge Hincks is busy in New Haven from time to time with Judge Thomas. going over the records of the federal district court so that when he ascends to the bench, formally, he will be in a po- sition to know the layout of cases before him and the procedure usu- ally followed in the Connecticut dis trict
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

 ~ Awards Filed

The following compensation agree ments were filed at the office of the compensation commissioner today: Eastern Malleable Iron Co. and Wadis Tomalonis of Naugatuck, fl. Ters injured, $1403; Scovill Mfg. Co. and Thomas O'Dea of 907 Bald win street, finger injuries, $9.13 weekly; James Ventura of 75 Phoenix avenue. thumb. $10.19 weekly; l.. Santalucia of 704 High land avenue, finger $15.03 weekly: Blakeslee Co. and Edward Desse- reault of 61 Harper's Ferry road, finger. S12.35 weekly. Diamond Bot ting Co. and Bart Cunningham of 20 Frank street, finger injury, $15 weekly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

ing proposed, he said this morning that he does not know. However, he explained. he will oppose any change on the grounds that the present ad- ministration of the fund is beyond reproach.
 The transfer of excess moneys in the ex-servicemen's relief fund into the general fund so that it may be used in relief work will also be urg- ed by Judge Meyer. He and his as- sociates will also endorse the meas- ure to set aside $2,5OO,OOO for relief work among veterans.
 In other words, the veterans will be represented ably at Hartford this term by Judge Meyer and other mem bers of a committee named by the state American Legion.
 Judge Meyer will be in Hartford frequently in the interest of these various matters and it is expected that success will be met on all sides.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Former Gov. Smith Ridiculed Report Of
 Wickersham To-day

CTS want to do something to the eighteenth amendment, and to do it for repeal. Five of them urge i'm mediate revision.
 Tt is fair to assume that the re- vision intended was liberalization of the eighteenth amendment. |. Taking the report as whole, the American people are forced to the conclusion after reading the indi- vidual opinions of the commissioners, that prohibition as of today is a failure."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

Federal Judge Carroll c. Hincks of this city, whose appointment to the federal court bench was con- firmed a couple of weeks ago by the senate in Washington, D. C.. will enter upon his duties on the third Monday of next month. Judge Hincks is now awaiting the arrival of his signed commission from Pres ident Herbert Hoover.
 Upon receipt of the signed com mission, Judge Hincks will be a full f1edged member of the federal court bench and will then be in a position to aid Judge Edwin s. Thomas in clearing away the large amount of litigation now confronting him.
 When talked with this morning. Judge Hincks, who is associated in the law business in Waterbury with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

New York, January 26 - (UP)- Former. Governor Alfred E. Smith ridiculed the Wickersham report on prohibition in syndicated article to- day.
 Like all large commissions" smith wrote, they seldom produce anything very definite. Ie required 8O,00O words to produce the follow ing:
 "Of the II commissioners not & single one said that the eighteenth amendment as it now stands Is all right and should be left alone.
 "Savon out of the Il commission
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
SURPLUS OF NEW
 HAVEN RAILROAD

New Haven, Conn.,. Jan. 26.-(UP) A surplus of $1,151,040 for De- 1880. was reported to-day by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company.
 This was a decrease for the month of $734,819 and $6,911,545 for the year. Earnings for. 1880 were. $733 per share common. Operating rev. enues decreased $23,573.165 for the year and expenses $14,163,198. Op- erating revenues for December were $2,662.159 less than the correspond ing month 1929 and expenses showed decline of $1,f23,77O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
SON OF CHAUNCEY
 DEPEW IS DEAD

New York, Jan 26.-(UP)- Chauncey M. Depew, Jr, son of the late Senator Chauncey M. Depew, died to-day of pneumonia at his home, 27 East 54th street He was 54 and unmarried.
 Depew inherited $6,s37,o53-half the residuary estate-when his father died in 1928 at 94. The other half was left to his step-mother. On her death 1t was to have gone to Chauncey, Jr,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Is Seventy-three
 But Not Too Old :,
 to Get Married

St Louis, Mo, Jan 26-(UP) = Hugh w. Thomasson, 73-year-old millionaire, returned home today with his young wife after being missing since last Thursday, days before his suit to annual the mar- riage on grounds of fraud was sche- duled foc a hearing. Thomasson, (, bachelor until he married last sum- mer. said he and his wife, 29-year- old divorcee decided to let bygones be bygones" and were reconciled.
 T guess I am old enough to know my own mind," Thomasson said when told his attorneys had charged he had been kidnapped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

Twenty-Five thousand dollars dam- ages and an injunction restraining the defendant from encroaching up- on the plaintiffs property are sought in a suit instituted today in the su- perior court by the Investment Se- curity company. 1n., of this city against kazemekas and company Inc. Papers in the case were filed this morning in the office of Town Clerk Dora A. Egan.
 On July 10, last. it is alleged, the plaintiff owned a piece of land at the corner of Bank and South Leonard streets. The defendant owned ad- joining property.
 On this property now, it is charged
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

The speaker also urged the members of the local aerie to carry on their fight for the passage in Connecticut of an Old Age Pension law. He declared that the present times has focused public interest on the Worthiness of such measure. Only organization was needed now to bring about success in the legisla- lures of several states. The Eagles who have sponsored such a bill for years, is now receiving splendid sup port from all quarters and he con- fidently predicted that before 1881 passes out of the picture several new states will be on the honor roll as having passed provisions for aged citizens,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
OLD PRIEST DIES
 IN WINTHROP, MASS

Winthrop, Mass, Jan 26.-(UP)- The Rev John T. O'Brien. for the past AZ years a priest, died here yesterday at the age of 6S. He was a native of Plymouth.
 For the past five years he had been pastor of St John the Evangel- ist church of Winthrop. Previously he had been identified with churches in Marlboro, sharon and South Bos-. ion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
MEYER FIGHTS FOR LEGION LEGISLATION
Would Increase State Fund An
 Even $2OO,O ,OOO
Believes Plight of Ex-SoIdiers Demands More Funds
 With Which to Handle Situation Opposes Any !. Change in Administration of Moneys

Judge Theodore V. Meyer of this city is one of the American Legion members who, during the present ses sion of the state legislature, will lead a light to have passed special acts tending to benefit ex-service men,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
CHIMNEY FIRE IN
 SACRED HEART CONVENT.

Two companies of fire apparatus were sent this morning to eXtn- euish q chimney fire in the Sacred Heart convent on Wolcott street. The call was received at 6:42 o'clock. No serious damage resulted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
FUNERAL OF JUDGE

Greenwich, Conn, Jan 26.-(UP) Funeral services will be held We'd
 nesday afternoon at the Second Con- lgregational church for Judge w.
 Stanley Finney of borough court, who died at Presbyterian hospital,
 New York. Sunday in his 39th year, 1t was announced to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Contribute $145,845
 To Jobless Fund
Balance of $343lO.93 Remains as Another Week of @ Work Is Ushered In

pledges was shown as follows in to- days report: Corporate. $5,178.15; industrial, $5,716.S0; individual, $1,144.2O; mis- cellaneous. $1,2G6.92; merchants, $801.S1; donations, $1,070.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
is WEEKS OF STRIKE

Danville, Va, Jan 26.-(UP)-The eighteenth week of the strike of 4,00O United Textile Workers of America opened here to-day with five of their number in court on charges of unlawful assembly and Ia others scheduled to be tried to-mor- row on charges of assault.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
WALSU WON EIRST

Washington, Jan 26-(UP-The senate judiciary committee voted to- day. 8 to 3. to report favorably to the senate the Walsh resolution re- legal proceedings to oust thre mem- bers of the power commission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Bears Attempted To Start-Reaction But
 Railways Stopped It
Prices Fluctuated Through the Whole Morning SessionBut at 2 O'Clock the Leading Issues Began to Rally

tors was steady to firm in the motor
 Call money held officially at 1-2 per cent. gf3f.ts Af
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

John Graham, aged 97, coroner of Durham, and believed to be the old est attorney in England, was mar ried recently for the third time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
FEAR EOR RROPHy

Shanghai, Jan 26-(UP)-Fear that C.. w. Brophy, aviator flying from Foochow to Canton, may have met with disaster. was felt there to- day when no word had been re- ceived of his whereabouts by 10:30 a. m. s4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

Motion pictIre exhibitors in South Africa say that within 12 months all important theaters in the country will have talkies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
LATE REALTY NEWS
Narranfu nnn,

Warranty Deeds Samuel Madnick to Charles Mad nick, real estate on the west side of Chestnut Hill road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

Bilbao, Spain, will erect two draw bridges at a total cost of $1,55O,OO0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
LIVESTOCK and MEAT.

Milch COWS, tested 125.175 head; butcher stock, cows .O3 .O5 lb.. calves .1O..fE h.; meats, bees II. .10 h.. veal .f0-.f0 lb., lamb .f0-.21 h., pork, l0ins .1S.17 lb., pork. local dressed .12..17.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
POULTRY PRODUCTS.

Conn. eggs per doz.; Ncwlaid Fancy .37; Special .37-.38; Extra .35-.37; Gathered .33-.35; Newlaid Medium .32; Medium .28-.3O; west. crn fresh, first .20- ,28., western stOr- age, first .1S-.2O: live, fowl .2O-.2S h., chickens .22-.28 Ib., ducks .2i- .28 lb.; dressed, fowl .3O-.33 lb., chickens .37-.4O lb., ducks .2S-.32 lb., turkeys, western .45-.4S ID.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-03-31
thompson May Do Much to Clarity Farm Boards Wheat Problems

stability Is yet to be attained in DIFF
ferent markets, but the number OF
concessions has narrowed this month,
following a prolonged decline. and
the position Of some sellers Is helped
by charging demands. Moreover,
the low inventories which are widely
reported are a supporting factor.
leading to more frequent purchases
for replenishment Of stocks.
much Of the acceleration Of bust
ness activity that has developed has
been of a seasonal character and
Easter requirements have provided
the main stimulus In the retail field.
yet several large building co,lstruc-
ton projects and railroad improves
ments have a special significance.
With open weather in most sections
and crop preparations progressing,
outdoor work Is broadening. and ex-
panding manufacturing operations
also afford greater opportunities for
EMPLOYMENT"