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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
Gains in Oil Ranged to More Than ? Points The Other Leading Issues Dropped Some of the Big Gains Made in Past Few Days
BY ELMER 0. wAI4zER

" New York, Feb 13-(UP)-On shares took the lead on the stock exchange in the afternoon trading while the industrial list reacted and the list in general quieted down.
 The movements were relatively narrow throughout the session de- spite periods of rather heavy prof it-taking after the recent sharp ad- vances.
 Gains in the oil shares ranged to more than 2 points. This turn came simultaneously with a statement by Representative Garber of Oklahoma before the house ways and means committee. Garber said Independent producers and authors of bills for a tariff and an embargo had joined in support of his bill which would re- 16.000.000 barrels annually for the next three years and prohibit any importation of refined products dur ing that period.
 Standard oil of New Jersey was carried up nearly ? ponits to 52. while Phillips gained nearly a point to IS; Standard of California 1 1.S to 61; Mexican seaboard 5-S to II 6-S and Sinclair 3-4 to 13 1-2. Foster Wheeler which makes oil equipment rose more than ? points to around 60.
 Meanwhile the remainder of list was irregularly lower as the end of the fourth hour of trading neared. U. s. Steel was down slightly from the previous close and other leading industrials lost their snap. Westing- house Electric which had risen to 99 1.2 failed to touch the 100-mark and came down to around 9S where 1t was still up 1-2 points. '
 Case lost all of an early gain as sround fractionally. Utilities were mixed with Public Service of New Jersey and exceptional strong spot.
 Weekly reviews found business still spot.y and this was interpreted as a reason tor some selling of the Industrial and Aailroad issues.
 According to Bradstreet: "The trade situation, as a whole remains spotty. the third successive week of mild weather in most of the west and south, while retaring. trade in the northwest, helping early sales of spring goods at the south and at some eastern points,"
 "Expeasion of business does not make rapid progress" Dun's says. Gains now may be seen from con firmation of reports that automobile output sas run little ahead of predictions; that large cement plants nave begun to increase pro- duction and that there has been . slight advance in Steel outjut. Re- visions in commodity prices con tinue. Industry generally is on q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
6ixty-Eight Meet
 At Y; Depression
 Prevention Cited
More Attention to Human Problems as We'll as Mechani- cal, Says Dr Harry Myers of Cleveland in Talk
 This Noon Hour

eixty-eight representatives of IS tndustrial companies of Waterbury bnd Naugatuck assembled at the central Y. M. C. A. this noon for a meeting of major executives con- ducted under the auspices of the Central Y educational and indus- krial committee.
 pr Harry Myers of Cleveland, Ohio. addressed the gathering on Progress, People and Prosperity" while 4. D. Lynch of Marsfield, Ohio hlso spoke a few words.
 In Dr Myers speech he stated that there would be no more de- pression in business providing that during the next ten or fifteen years The same brands that have produced bur wonderful material progress are centered on human problems of the people.
 @ A. D. Lynch in his speech said that there are two grades of people with whom only factory executives should be concerned; namely, people who buy goods and those who make Them. It is a common theory now That the customer is always right. Chairman Walter S. Berry of Sco- Will, head of the Y Industrial com mtttee, presided at the meeting. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
Favorable Report On
 The Soldier Bonus
 By The Committee

II think all those who voted in the negative had in mind that the legislation was completed yesterday afternoon before sufficient informa- tion had been gathered. We will make . further study as to whether 1t will be necessary to raise addi- tional revenue to meet the obliga- tions of the bill before we determine our final attitude. We want to know what effect this legislation would have upon the treasury"
 Hawley still was of the opinion that treasury bond issue might be necessary. though 1t was the general opinion the cost of the bill, estimated to be about $700.000,000 would be financed from $772.O00,000 sinking fund held by the veterans bureau to pay off adjusted service certificates at their maturity in 1945.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

Washington, Feb 13.-(UP)-The house ways and means committee to- day formally ordered a favorable re- port to the house on the bill to in- crease the limit of loans on adjust ed service certificates for World war veterans to 50 per cent. The vote was IT to 4. Chairman Hawley of the com mittee voted against the bill.
 The committee instructed Rep Bacharach, repn, N. J., sponsor of the measure. to make formal favor able report to the house where the bill will be taken up under sus- pension of rules Monday with every indication of quick passage.
 Joining with Hawley in voting against the bill to-day were Tread way, repn, Mass; Chindelon, repn, Ill. and Ramsayer, repn, Iowa.
 Explaining the votes against the bill, Hawley said:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
CHINESE OF NEW YORK DROP THE
 LIONS DANCE
Was to Be Feature of Their
 New Year CelebratiOn-
 But There Was Danger of a Tong War

New York, February 13 - (UP) I- The "Lions' Dance," 0 feature |of the Chinese New Year celebra- tion planned for next Tuesday. has been abandoned by the Tongs be- cause of the danger of an outbreak of Tong wars.
 | Only the earnest efforts of u Ching -Yat, president of the Chinese Benevolent Association, and pr Samuel Young. called back recently from Mexico where he was charge d-affaires to arbitrate Tong differ ences. have prevented bloody out break among the yellow men of New York who live in Pell, Mott and Dover streets.
 l. Ching-Yat is doing his utmost to keep the peace agreement en- | tered into by the representatives of the six Tongs represented at a meet ing in the Chinese Consulate Jan- uary 27.
 The incident that immediately threatens that peace is the attempt | of the On Leongs to collect debts | owed their treasury by former Tong members who quit to join the Hip Sings. The Tongs aligned with the Hip Sings against the ancient On Leongs are the Tai Looks. Tai Pangs. Tan Wos and Tong Ons.
 Recently, the OnLeongs expelled 100 from membership because they also maintained membership in Tai Look Tong. Then in protest 56 others resigned, to join Hip Sing. Twenty-three advertised their deser- ton in Chinese papers within the past week.
 The On Leongs say these resigned members must pay their debts to On Leong; theHip Sings say the resig- nations wiped out the debts. And if the debts are not paid in | cash. 1t is feared, the On Leongs will collect in blood. Hence, the | cancellation of plans for the Lions | Dance.
 Three had been troubles previous to the explusion of the On Leongs for membership in other Tongs. It | culminated in the killing of Hung Wah Hing. head of the Tai Looks and Tong Ons. An On Leong was arrested.
 The On Leongs. in that war, de- l manded $20.00O be paid them. and that "face be restored to them" It was then that Dr Young was brought back from Mexico. and he agreed the On Leongs should get back some face" The peace agree ment resulted.
 The Li Ching-Yat's Benevolent Association praised the OnLeongs as being broad minded. to which other Tongs took exception. Dr Young again prevented an outbreak with an announcement that all the Tongs were "equally broadminded." Apparently peace was assured un- tl the expulsion move of the On Leongs brought new prospects of war. with all Chinatown waiting for Boo- How-Doy. the Tong fighting men. to start their bloody murders of the Tones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

than half the concerns annual wage dividend payable from 3 to 6 months in advance of the regular date of payment, early payment of the wage divided by the Kodak company, &C., cording to officials, will supplement other measures taken in behalf of the affected employees by the Kodak Employees association. Temporary loans have been made to those need ing them. and mortgage payments have been reduced or suspended in the case of needful employees who have financed the purchase of homes through the association.
 The total wage payment by East man. payable on and before July l will exceed by substantial amount the sum of $2,364,068 paid to em- ployes as a bonus in 1890. due to in- creased eligibility. This years is the twentieth consecutive payment. All workers with the company at least 26 weeks during 1890 are entitled to share in the dividend. which amounts to $22.50 for each $1.0OO received in wages during the five years ended December 31, 1930.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
Two Foreclosures Total $1O,649
Reichenback Wins in Greenberg Litigation -Thomaston
 Bank Victor in Second

Two foreclosure judg m @ n s Amounting to 31o.649.s1 were grant, ed at the short calendar session of the common pleas court this morn ing. The first, in the amount of < $S.08l.68 was entered in favor of sEdelbert Reichenbach against Anna Greenberg. Law day was set for March 18th. The second, in the amount of $2.657.63 was granted in favor of the Thomaston Savings Bank against Dick DiPietro. Law day was set for March 18th.
 Judgment by default in the amount of $235.82 was granted the A. F.. Clifford company against Jo- seph A. Lemieux. Judgment by de- fault was also entered in favor of the Waterbury Building & Loan associ- Ation against Antonio Panasci. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

amount was not reported. The re- ceiver's account was accepted and discharge ordered in the case o1
 Julia Hecht against Leon L. Duley The same action resulted in the case of the Colonial Trust company against Louise M. Guilfoile. Fore closure judgment was entered in favor of the Naugatuck Savings
 Bank against Claremont I. Tolles when no defense was offered. The amount of debt and
 setting of law day will be made
 known later. A bond of $75 to
 prosecute was ordered in the case of
 Richard Shearfield against David
 Somers. An allowance of $50 was ordered for the receiver in the case of Belle Fucker against Maria B. Colletta. His report was accepted and a discharge ordered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
GLIDER DID ITS
 STUNTS AGAIN
Cut Away From Plane $500 Feet Up and Glided Around IS Minutes

New York. Feb 13.-(UP)-More glider flights over Manhattan are planned after one cut away from an airplane 3,388 feet over the Chrys. Ter building yesterday, circled Is minutes over tho skyscrap pers. and returned safely to the North Beach airport in Queens.
 The glider was pjloted by Jack O. Meare, holder of the official dura- ton record for gliders. He was lowed by a plane piloted by Okey Bevins, and accompanied by police plane and several planes carrying photographers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
PLYMOUTH

A public card party will be held this evening in Community building under the auspices of the Plymouth Community club. This will be the | third of series to be held by the | club. Prizes will be awarded in the 1 following games: Set back, pinochle, five hundred and bridge. Tables will also be reserved for those who wish to play other games.
 The sixth in the series of weekly card parties being held under the auspices of the social committee of the Plymouth Agricultural society, | sponsors of the Terryville fair will | be held this evening at the home of MT and Mrs Albert Gaylord in East Plymouth. Prizes will be awarded in
 whist and pinochle with tables re- | served for others games.
 Membership Drive
 Twenty-three new members have been admitted to Plymouth post, American Legion since their drive | started on the first. There are 125 eligible ex-servicmen in the town of Plymouth and 1t is the aim of the post to enroll every member if pos sible.
 The post has gone on record for the immediate liquidating of the compensation certificate or bonus, having notified the state commander of their action.
 New life is being shown in the activities of the post with the meet ing being largely attended. Work has just been completed of painting and papering the rooms in town hall and large kitchen has been added to the facilities of the post.
 Good Slcighing Enjoyed The best sleighing in this section in a number of years Is being en- joyed this week with the merry tinkle of sleigh bells heard with much regularity. sleighing is good on both main and rural highways. It is estimated that there is about IS inches of snow on the ground.
 Plans for Minstrels Plans for the second annual min- strel show presented under the di- rection of the Plymouth Agricul- tural society are progressing and people in this section may feel as- sured that one of the best minstrels ever to be presented will be witness Scu lhiS year. me pest talenL aValI- able in Plymouth, Terryville and Bristol will appear in the show with the program calling for a number of speciality acts in addition to a large number of soloists, all of whom are well known to the public. It is ex- pcted that the chorus will mum Der between 30 and 40 people. Four fun ny end men will carry on the wise cracks of the show all of fhe and men. having had previous experience. The date of the presentation has not been decided yet, but 1t is expected to be announced within a few days. Civic Club To Meet
 The monthly meeting of the Civic club will be held in town hall on Monday evening, tn 23rd at which time the question to be discussed will be Town Finance Committed with First Selectman William Eustice be- ing in charge. The public is cordially invited to attend and hear this in- teresting question discmssed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

less burdensome inventories being
 beneficial"
 New York, Feb 13.-(UP)-Price
 moved irregularly at the opening oil
 the stock exchange to-day after the
 shutdown for the Lincoln's birthday
 holiday yesterday. Trading was
 fairly active.
 General Electric opened 5000 shares at 70 1-4 unchanged. Other
 transactions at the opening were un-
 der that figure, but broad list ap- peared.
 United States Steel dipped s-4 to
 146 1-4, while Auburn lost 1-2 to 180. Other changes were narrower.
 Industrial leaders were mixed as were utilities. Amusements sold off slightly. Motors, outside of Auburn, held steady. Special issues were sub- Ject to profit-taking.
 Several corporation reports made
 their appearance over the holiday,
 the outstanding one being General
 American Tank Car which reported
 1880 net $747.440 over 1929 and a new high record, equivalent to $8.03 |a share. Utility earnings made q
 low as expected with Buffalo, Roch- ester G Pittsburgh reporting cents Ia share earned in 1880, against $6.1S in 1929. Lorillard earnings
 were 500 per, cent over 1929. Oil news included reduction of 2 cents a gallon in gasoline in the Chicago area by Standard Oil of In- diana. This move, 1t was said, was taken to meet competition. Oil shares held fairly steady, cop pers were still under the influence of firmer prices. Steel shares held well despite heavy selling in U. s. Steel which sent 1t below 146. After the initial selling in lead ing stocks rallying tendencies ap- peared. J. I. Case rose ? points from it's low. Steel rallied to 146. Auburn held around the opening. Railroad shares were quiet but presented a steadier tone than was noted in the previous session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
1NDUSTRIAL CHIEFS HEAR WESTERN EXPERT
The Dance at
 Hamilton Park Sponsored Tonight By Lo= cal Courts of Foresters
 of America

A record attendance for Hamilton park dance pavilion is expected to feature this evenings dance at that popular mecca of pleasure. The event will be sponsored by the united local courts of the Foresters of America. Seven local courts have planned for this affair. Past Grand Chief Ranger William H. DunIavey heads the committee or arrange ments.
 Lieutenant Felix Ferdinando and ms nationally known orchestra will render music for dancing. The re- putation of this musical organiza. ton alone is sufficient to attract hundreds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
Westchester Battle
 Of Margaret Reilly
 To Save Homestead

But Miss Reilly is we'll armed with bricks, kettle of boiling water and stones, and she has invited the county officials ito try and throw me out" She had a little target practice yesterday on a group of re- porters and cameramen, who fled hastily when she opened up from an upstairs window.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
ANOTHER CUSTER
 HITS OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma City. Oklahoma, Feb. ruary 13 - (UP) - A wild gusher, the Mary Unset Well, showered Ok lahoma City's residential district to- day with a stream of crude oil, flowing 500 barrels hourly. and add ed to this potential menace by emit rain. through which the oil Hume pierced with a steady roaring. The well blew out last night. blasting It's connections with tremendous pres- sure.
 A score of families moved from their homes on the outskirts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

At the request of the local police and the Chamber of Commerce .
 Captain Goodhart of New York city discontinued his high pressure sales of books here to-day and left for new fields. He claims to be repre- senting the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. He failed to obtain the permission of local organizations to sell in Water bury. Goodhart had credentials from a Chicago firm stating that he was their agent. On each sale the
 publishing house received 66 per cent of the selling price of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
LATE REALTY NEWS

The following real estate trans actions have been filed at the office of the own clerk:
 Mortgage Deeds Harriet E. Fogg Hotchkiss to the Dime Savings bank, property on Maple street. $3,000.
 Colgero Lumia to John Buzzoto, property on Fairfield avenue, $750.
 Quit Claim Deeds Carl T. Olson to William O. Beecher.
 Mortgage Releases Peoples Bank 6 Trust Co to Col zero Lumia. Frederick c. Lamphier to Morris Siller and Harry A. Hollander. J. E. Smith & Co to Roland c. Beebe and Frieda H. Beebe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
GREAT ROBBERY
 { WAS BETTER JOKE

washington, February 13 = (UP) - The two bandits who executed a great mail robbery" that turned out to be a great joke on themselves discarded their worthless loot to. day.
 Three pouches containing mutilat- ed and cancelled currency with g face value of $807,000 were found piled against the alley door of a gar- age. The pouches. consigned to the treasury from the New York Fed- eral Reserve Bank. were stolen yes- terday by two robbers who slugged a mail clerk at Union Station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
PAPERS FILED IN
 CIVIL FORECLOSURE CASES.

the office of :he town clerk by Clara A. Russell against Alexander Stir ling. The papers state the action is returnable to the common plees court tho first Tuesday of March. Foreclosure of a mortgage on the Middlebury road and damages of $2.850 damages are asked.
 In another civil action brought in the city court. the Brass City Loan Co. asks $400 damages against q. D'Andres and others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
This Fatal Date
 Does Not Scare
 One War Veteran

Seattle, Wash. Feb 13--(UP) = Friday the 18th, means nothing hut good luck in the life of Herbert Furney. seaman.
 He was born on Friday January there are 13 letters in his name birthplace. Astoria. Oregon. He was the 18th man to register in the draft for the World war and he has just finished biz 18th trip to Alaska.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

following concerns were represented: Chase Brass and Copper company,
 with IF, Scovill t7, Beardsley-Wol-
 colt, g. Farrel Foundry 6. Patent Button 1, Bristol 4, American Ring 3, Waterbury Clock 1, Connecticut Light and Power 1 and U. s. Rub-
 Der company of Naugatuck 2. Herbert Smith and Arthur Purin- ton of the "" staff represented the
 Red Triangle institution at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
AIMEE STARTED
 ON NEW CRUSADE
She Has Left Japan for h. dia, Where She Will Try Ont Her Voice

Kyoto, Japan.i Feb 13.-(UP)- Mrs Aimee Semple McPherson, Los Angeles evangelist, left to-day for Hong Kong en route to India for a new evangelistic crusade. She was accompanied by Miss Roberta eem- pie, her daughter.
 Arriving at Kobe yesterday, Mrs McPherson refused to meet newspa- permen who boarded the ship to inc Mrs McPherson was suffering from nervousness and was denied all call CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
Thirteen Children
 and Parents Were
 Wed on Thirteenth

Los Angeles. Feb 13-(UP)-Mr and Mrs A H. Cheap who have l3 children. celebrated their 18th wed- ding anniversary today, Friday the 18th.
 Only IF of the children were ex- pected for the celebration. but ab- sence of tLs other was not due to superstition.
 of St Josephs Academy. Tucson. Ariz.. sent word she was too buxy fo attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
Employees Will Get Nearly Million And
 Half On Dividends

Rochester, N. r., Feb 13.-(UP)- To bolster "the financial resources of employees who have been laid off or are working on g. reduced schedule of hours and to increase buying pow CT of full time workers,' directors of the Eastman Kodak company have declared $1,401,893. or more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
BOWLING WIDOW

New York.-Golf widows have been known to do horrible things. but not quite as extreme as Mrs Margaret Graf. of Harrison. q bowl ing widow. attempted to do. John. her husband, had a passion for bowling. Repeatedly Mrs Graf had dragged him home from bowling al- leys. When he came home he magazine out of his hands. In des- peration she took . disinfectant in sssfoida etta,s~><
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
WHISTLE CATCHES FISH

Bombay.-Sportsmen who are go- ing into the wilds of India for hne fishing are learning a new way to catch fish from natives. These tribesmen have a peculiar whistle which they utter on approaching a stream. This shrill noise attracts a certain species of mountain fish. The hand in the water, and the fish swim into 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
WORLD BUslNEss MEET

Washington.-Fr0m May { to 2. business men from 46 countries will assemble here to attend the world business conferences held by the In. ternationaI Chamber of Commerce. The main topic Of discussion will he the present worldwide business de- Dreasf0n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

Unless otherwise stated quotations are based on sales Of good ncr. chantable prOducts to retailers or similar buyers. delivered.
 FRUITS.
 Apples, A grade, Mcintosh and Delicious 2.OO.2.25 bu., Baldwins 1.SO.1.75 bu.; B grade, Mcintosh and Delicious 1.50-i.75 bu., Baldwins 1.1O-1.4O bu.; Unclassificd Mcintosh and Delicious 1.OO.1.2S bu., Baldwins .eS-1.OO bu.; western boxed, Deli. clOus 3.SO-3.7B bu., others 2.NO.S .OO Du.; oranges, Fla. 3.OO-8.5O box. Cal. S.6O-5.OO box.
 VEGETABLES.
 Bccts, old t.0O-1.2B bu., new 3.25- 3.7S crate; cabbage old 1.5O-2.OO cwt 1.OO-1.4O bu.. new 8.SO.3.7S crate; caulifiowcr 1.eO.2.2B crate; celery flats 2.50-2.7S doz., hearts i.OO.i I .2S dOx.. rounds .S5.1.OO dox., lettuce, iceberg 3.OO.8.5O crate; onions .75. 100 bu.; parsnips, washed 1.2S.1.75 bu.; potatoes, native f.21-1.35 bu., Maine 2.1O-2.20 cwt:; spinach .sO- I.OO Du. squash 800 $50 cwt.;
 POULTRY PRODUCTS. Fancy .3i; Special .S3..S4; Extra .3O-.32; Ncwiaid Medium 20; me- diums .2S..15; western fresh, flrsis .9O..23. western storage, firsts IS. IS; live fowl .2O..26 Ib., chickens | .21..20 h.. br0ilers .33.lO lb., ducks .32..15 h.; dressed. fowl .SO-.38 Ib.. chickens .S5..4O b., broilcrs .SS-.40 lb., turkeys, western .41-.l6 ID. | LIVESTOCK and MEATS.
 MfIch cows. tested 12S.176 head; butcher stock. cows .O3.OS h.. calves .1O..12 ID meats, beef .10-.f8 lb, veal .to.,l lb.. lamb .1O-.22 lb pork. lOlma .14.17s h., pork, IOcal N~asseS .s@- sa ss4