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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10

who had sold stock they didn't own In the hope of buying and deliver ing late at q smaller cost to them selves. They went into the market to buy and deliver. taking their losses. fearful of even high prices to come.
 Factors which contributed to this feeling included evidence there might not be an extra session Of congress, which stock traders for one reason or another seemed to fear; cvidenc q soldiers bonus would be provided without Notation of n huge bond issue by the government; q United States court of appeals de- cigion validating the proposed mcr ger of the Vacuum Oil company and Standard oil company of New York, thus linking assets of more than $1 900, 900 (billioD). and opening the way for discussion. at least. of other similar mergers: optimistic reports from the auto mobile industry leaders.
 Many brokers indicated the pub lie, that is the smaller investors or spectators, were buying again; they accounted for tho 4.000.006 shares sold in that manner. While this number of sales is the greatest in a year on q day showing an upturn in the market. last December re- corded one day on which the sales were greater, going over the 5000 900 mark but with prices at their lowest since the big break of Is months hgo.
 General Motors stock. ono of the issues held largely by many smaller investors. rose "A points n share; Auburn, held by comparatively few. and an issue which nuctuatcd be- tween 120 and 5l4 in the 1929 mar ket. and which this year was down to 101 h at late as January IA, has risen more than 70 points since that latter date to 174H.
 Possibility of a corner In Auburn has been discussed. It's sales in number of shares yesterday were equal to one fourth it's total listed number of shares. And as It's held very closely by executives and ofii- clals of tho concern, n quite Small turnover or demand for the shares
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
1 NAUGATUCK Town Farm Head
 Is Granted Raise Warden Green Protests Salary Increase-Chariy Dept
 Expenses Estimated at $7O,O0O

dered. luncheon will be served and dancing enjoyed.
 Democratic Women To Meet
 The Federated Women's Demo- cratic club of the borough will meet tonight at 8 o'clock in the town hall building. All members are urged to attend.
 Travel To Park City
 The volley ball team of the local Y. M. C. A. will go to Bridgeport night to meet the Bridgeport 'Y" volley ball team. Naugy and Bridge port are now tied for second place in the state "" volley ball league. An interesting contest is expected to- night when the two teams meet.
 OMciatcd At Installation
 Great Deputy Ne1ta Fairbank of this borough officiated at the install lation of officers of Momantow coun- ell, No. 5, D. of F., of Waterbury last night.
 Red Cross Nurses Report
 Two hundred sixty-three visits were made by the local Red Cross nurses during the month of January, 1t is disclosed in the report of Lo- retta M. Shea and Mary Claffey. Red Cross nurses. The month of January was q very busy month for the nurses of the chapter, 01 new pa tients being admitted and in the charged.
 Valentine Card Party
 The Women's Benefit associa- tion will conduct q Valentine card party in Hibernian hall on Friday night. The association meeting will be held at 7:30 o'clock. tho card party to follow.
 Lincoln Day Party A Lincoln Day card party will be conducted by the local branch of the League of Women Voters Thursday afternoon in the Y. M. c. A. social rooms. Plans are being made by the ladies to entertain q large gath ering. Luncheon will be served aft CT the card playing.
 State Chief to Visit State Chief Haymaker, Benjamin East will pay an official visit to Nat atuc Association of Haymakers at their regular meeting to be held Thursday night in Odd Fellows hall. Attend New Haven Funeral The funeral of Mrs Catherine (Powers) Kelley. wife of James KeI- ley of 443 Edgewood avenue. New Haven who died Saturday in the Elm City. was held this morning from st lbTcnuaH6 g CnuTC0 III INeW f1uVeH ut Q o'clock. Several local people at- tended the funeral. The deceased was q former resident of Naugatuck To Complete Plans Plans for the supper to be given by the Young Peoples society of the M. E. church tomorrow night will be completed at meeting of the society to be held tonight in the parish hall at 1880 o'clock. The supper will be open to the public and the proceeds will go to the | church building fund. Grab Bag Party A grab bag party will follow the meeting of the Altar society of st | Mary's church to be held tomorrow night. All members are invited te attend and to bring q small article for the grab bag. Refreshments will | be served.
 | Condition Remains Unchanged
 Tho condition of Michael J. Lang. ford, former borough official who ii seriously i'll at his home on Nortf Main street was reported as beinl unchanged to-day. Mir Langfort was stricken last week and has since been confined to his he'd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
Wolcott May Get Court.

Hartford, Feb 10--Atty Tom Me- Grath's battle in the Wolcott courts. more or lcss q sensation the past wcckH, may result In Wolcott being given q town court.
 At any rate, on Thursday Feb- ruary 19th the Judiciary committee will considered bill which would establish h town court for Wolcoft in lieu of .he present court of Jus tices.
 The court would be much the same as .he one In Waterbury. hay ing two jrdges and two prosecutorh.
 Tho justices court in Wolcott hls been under fire for sometime. tn" sctup being distastcful not only to the lawyers. but laymen as well.
 In view of Atty. McGrath's bitter attacks in the Wolcott court of jus tices during the present so-called graft trial" a large delegation 1s expected at this hearing.
 Fireworks arc promised. Sent" ment Jn Wolcott is said to be evently divided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
Invade Office
 of Governor
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an unemployment insurance act to succeed the dole. The salaries of all state officials should be reduced to help defray the cost of these relief measures. he said.
 Yale university should be taxed. snid the spokesman to the former dean of Yale graduate school. The university cogts the city of New Ha- ven 50 much now the city cannot af- ford relief program, Sneidermnn declared.
 "As governor I cannot commit my self to any program" Cross replied.
 We demand your promise to go to work on these things now" said Sneiderman.
 Governor Cross explained that sev- eral unemployment relief measures are now before the assembly and that he and his representatives had the right of appearing on the floor of the legislature to advocate them.
 That is the best I can do," he said. bidding the visitors good aft ernoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
midst of a real old fashioned snow

midst of a real old-fasnioned SID" storm.
 Superintendent of Streets Fleming stated this morning that he was ex- periencing great difficulty keeping the gutters cleared. Streets were reported flooded in all sections of the city. Every effort was being made to clear these flooded places as quickly as possible.
 The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company reported no difficulty in keeping the trains of the local division on time. The rail- road buses were also maintaining their schedules.
 Connecticut company busses found going quite difficult in some parts of the city to-day but. for the most part, were on time. On the inter- city trolley lines between here and New Haven the trolleys were slightly behind schedule but not enough to hold anybody up seriously. The suburban bus lines were reporting but slight delays.
 The state highway department was on the job throughout the night and kept all highways in the vicin- ity of Waterbury well cleared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
COALITION MAY
 BE DEFEATED ON
 DROUGHT RELIEF
The $2O,00O,OOO Coni- promise Has the Right of Way and Seems Almost Certain to Be Passed
BY LYLE c. WILSON. United Press Staff COrrcspOndent. )

(Unlted Press StaR COrrcspOndent.)
 Washington, Feb 10.-UP)-An informal coalitoin of Independent republican and democratic senators was fighting to-day for an almost certain Host cause" in their effort to destroy the $20,000.000 drought re- lief compromise.
 Two democratic senators who on this issue have bolted the leader ship of Senator Robinson, dem, Ark, told the United Press there was no hope of preventing enactment of the compromise amendment.
 Senator La Toilette, repn, Wis, youngest members of the senate, as- sumed responsibility for opening the attack to-day. Senator Borah, repn. Idaho, greatest of congressional or pearance in the debate. Senator Norris, repn. Neb, generally rated the shrewdest of senate parliamen- tarians, also is fighting the adminis- tration of this issue.
 On the democratic side. such sen- ators as Glass, Va, Wheeler, Mont, Barkley. Ky, and Mcclellan, Tenn, are critical of the agreement entered into by Minority Leader Robinson. Such opposition Is powerful and persuasive. But the official leaders.
  even more powerful and persuasive argument in behalf of the compro- mise is the fact that unless 1t Is nc-. cepted congress inevitably must meet in special session after March I. If more than a score of senator's desire an extra session they have not made it known.
 A night session is scheduled for tonight. Another may be held to- morrow to wind up the drought de- bate.
 With only three weeks remaining of this session, leaders of both hous- es are beginning to Jettison the legislative cargo. The capper bill to limit petroleum imports and bar i'm portation of petroleum products al. ready has been thrown out bS Speaker Longworth of the house. Regular republicans in the senate sought to deal similarly with veter-. ans compensation Legislation, but were unable to rid themselves of this embarrassing issue. Until the drought issue is disposed of. the senate is lost in q sea of in- terpretations. Senate leaders have interpreted language of their com promise amendments Secretary of Agriculture Hyde who would admin ister the $20,000,000 appropriation. has interpreted it. President Hoover has interpreted Hyde's tnterpreta- ton, and Robinson has been driven into q reluctant partial interpreta- . ton of Mir Hoover's interpretation. | All this arises from administration refusal to permit funds to be appro- priatcd specifically for food loans. The word flood" Is taboo, and much of the present Opposition is based on that fact. But there are com- plaints. too, in house und senate. that no provision is made for needy gions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
Storm Hits Our
 Streets the Worst
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The huge snow loader of tho city

The huge snow loader of tho city's was busy on the main streets this morning and drew constant atten-' ton from large groups of people. The loader tore Into the snow and cleaned all before 1t in quick fash ion.
 Sidewalks were not only covered with snow and sleet thls morning. They were also flooded. The result was that pedestrians were forced out into the roadways. Bright and early this morning. with little or no auto traffic and everybody taking to the center of the road, the city gave aii the carmarks of being in tho
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10

Over the protest of Warden Frank T. Green, made at the monthly meeting of the board of charities held last night in the office of Supt of Charities Herbert Johnson. an increase of $25 q month in salary was granted to Elmer Anderson, su- perintendent of the local town farm after ho had been re-engaged by the board for another year.
 Warden Green informed the board members after q motion had been made by Frank W. Eaton that Supt Anderson be rc-cngagcd and that tho stead of at present $1O0 q month, that he had every respect for Supt Anderson and the manner in which he conducted the affairs of the town farm, but under the present busl- ness conditions, he stated, he felt that 1t was no time to grant in- creases of salary. The motion which was seconded by Mrs George War ner was carried over the protest of Warden Green. the board members acting favorably on the motion. Two of the board members. George H. Waite from the second ward and Mrs Della Johnson from the first were absent from the meeting. The increase in salary to $1.500 q year will make the salary the same as was formerly paid to superintend- ents. it was stated. up to the present Supt Anderson drawing less.
 Expect Expense to Bc $7O,OOO
 Supt Johnson submitted his re- port of the department expenses for the ten months of the fiscal year ending January 31. In the period the department has overrun it's appro- prlation of $47,500 made by the freemen by over $12,000. With two more months to go the superin- tendent stated that 1t was hoped to down to about 370.O00. The unusual conditions that have been brought about by the depression nre the cause of the great expense. Nauga- tuck in tho opinion of Supt John son has fared better than many other towns and cities during this period .n caring for their poor.
 According to. the superintendents report 1t has cost the department $29,296.63 for outside poor. This is about half of the total appropria- ton expenditures to date. Hospital expense has cost the department $8,218.9O and care of children fin homes the sum of $8.087. The ex- pense of running the town farm has been 310,3O1.66. Credits of $76G.55 were shown in the town farm ac- count. The town hall expenses amounted to $6,208.0s. Supt John- son informed the board that there Is n credit yet to be received by the borough in the state hospital ac- count that will amount to about $2,500.
 Worst storm of Year
 Yesterdays snow storm was rated as the worst of the year by Supt of Streets D. J. German. The snow and rain which fell throughout the day turned to slush, making walking and driving the meanest of the win ter. Large gangs of men are at work to-day cleaning up the accumula- ton. while the borough snow blows | are busy in all sections of the bor- ough. There was no tic up in traffic but many residents of the borough preferred to leave their cars in their garages this morning, rather than take chances of getting stuck.
 Birthday Party Tonight
 Tonight the members of the Church helpers of St. MichaePi Episcopal church will observe the 22nd anniversary of the society ir St. Michaers parish house. An en- tertainment program will be rem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
This Woman In 4 Weeks
 Lost IT Pounds of Fat

greater activity.
 May nII large people. both men nnd women. who want to reduce In an ensy way. give kruschen Salts fair frfmI.Yi ! nm sure 1t will convince anyOne.'' vs,
 A bottle of Kruschen Salts that lasts four weeks costs but 85c at Carroils Cut Rate Store or any drugstore in America, Take one half teaspoon in q glass of hot wa- ter before breakfast every morning. To help reduce swiftly cut out pastry and fatty meats and SO light on potatoes. butter, cream and sugar.
 The Krurchen way 10 the safc way Ito reduce--1'ry one bottle and If not Fjoyfully satisfied back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10

Here's letter written october 21. 1929, by Mrs Fred Barringer of Lcwistown, Montana, that ought to be read by every overweight woman in America. s38 .
 Gentlemen: T started taking Kruschen every morning as directed as was very much overweight and wanted to reduce.
 had tried going on. . diet but would not last long. so decided to give "Kruschen salts. fair. trial. The day 1 started to take them I weighed 2b6 lbs. and at present, which has been just four weeks. weigh in every way. besides looking muci. better. Kruschen Salts had decided sWsef upor tho 0"ertttv os food l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
Wife Died With
 Her HI Husband
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 located after his barking awakened Mrs. Gilbert.
 As flremen reconstructed the scene, Gilbert was sleeping in a chair and his wife in the Bedroom when an overloaded furnace ignited the rear of the cottage. The dogs bark Ing must have awakened Mrs. GIL bert and she endeavored to lift her helpless husband from his chair. His weight was too much for frail strength and she knelt down beside his chair to await death with him.
 Flames swept rapidly through the small home and 1t was virtually In ruins when the fire was discovered by Norman Wilson, special police man, q neighbor.
 Nclghbors said the aged couple had been devoted to each other. Gil- bert had suffered from an incurable ailment that had sapped his strngth as the years passed and his wife had been q faithful nurse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
Senator Reed Bills,

liar ford. Feb O. Tomorrow hearings will start before the bank Ing comrrttoe of the legislature on series of bills introduced by Sena- tor Lewis $. Reed of Waterbury re- lating to banking institutions in Connecticut. Senator Reed is chair man of this committee and has is- sued the call for the first of n serIcs of hearings. He introduced approxi- mately 20 bills on banking. The tendency of the bills is to tighten some practices and to provide for Il greater liquidation of assets In banking institutions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10

Armour went to Kansas City ana founded q packing house of his own. calling 1t the Armour Packing Go. and was Coined q few years later by Andrew Watson Armour. Only one brother failed to come. He was Rolla Armour, who had enlisted Tn the Union army during the Civil War. and who had been killed.
 Philip Armour. too, had estab- lished family. The girl he left be- hind him when he walked to Cali fornia had failed to wait for him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10

attend the hearing. Judge McGrath and Attorney Larkin are also here to be heard. It is believed they will oppose the bill. A similar measure came up two years ago and was de- feated.
 Next Tuesday afternoon there will be a hearing on the real estate bill. Thise would require all real estate dealers to register with the town clerk. It's n new idea, aimed to pro- tect buyers from interruptions dcal- CTS in real estate. It has attracted considerable attention and big au- dience is expected at the forthcoming hearing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
NaI,ancy's Hearing.

Hartford. Feb 10-Hearing start- ed this afternoon before the judi ciary committee on Representative Daniel J. Manancy's bill to eliminate the fixed charges on gas and electri- city. The hearing is being largely attended. Representative Mahaney's bill Is one of several relating to public util ty companies being heard by the committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
T'ho,,,s Motor Bills.

Hartford, Feb 10---At 2 o'clock this afternoon tn" committee on motor vehicles heard two bills Introduced by Representative Thoms of Water bury. They were put in at the es- pecial .eauest of Atty Patrick Healey also of Waterbury.
 The firat is an act concerning the operation of public service vehicles ah taxi cabs.
 The second Is an act concerning lights on motor vehicles. It would give taxis the right to carry distin- gushing lights at night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
Democratic Senators,

Hartford, Feb 10--Thcre was q conference of democratic membe"s of the state senate this afternoon, called by Governor Cross. The re- port at the Capitol says 1t will dis cuss tho party's tand on the old age pension measure. This is one of the governors pct measures anr receiv- cd considerable qualification during his campaign speeches. He pledged himself tc work for an old ago pen sion bill and is taking the first step today. Democratic senators are en- t.usiastic and predict the measur. will eventually go over,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
ShcrIn i:rny,s BIII.

Hartford. Feb 1O-Tomorrow af- ternoon at 2 o'clock before the com mittec on claims. q hearing will take place on Senator Lewis Reeds bill calling for tho reimbursement of Sheriff Gray of Waterbury to the amount of $12G. This is for work done in connection with the crim- inai section of the superior court. duties outside Gray's regular an specified ones.
 This afternoon there Is n hearing at 2 o'clock before the Judiciary committee calling for the abolition of the foroner's office. Coroner ss~-~e-' ,s wetsrburv is here fo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
(astoria a...for CFi|LDREN'S
 ailments

ARE you prepared to render first aid and quick comfort the moment your youngster has an upset of any sort3 Could you do the right thing --immediately-though the emer- gency came without warning perhaps tonight1 Castoria is a mothers standby at such times. There is nothing like it in emergen- cies, and nothing better for every day use. For a sudden attack of colic, or for the gentle relief of constipation; to allay feverish spell, or to soothe a frctful baby that can't sleep. This pure vege- table preparation is always ready to ease an ailing youngster. It is lust e harmless as the recipe on She wrapper reads. < you see Chas.
 H. Fletcher's signature. it sgeniune
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
Coy. Cross As Host.

Hartford. Feb 10--Thls afternoon Governor Cross rendered all 1egis!l- tive members q reception and lun- cheon at the supreme court building.
 Among thoge present were Senator and Mrs Joseph Lawlor. Representa-. tive and Mrs Daniel Mahancy. Sem ator Lewis Reed, Representative John Thoms. Representative Joseph Jackson of Nnugatuck and Repre- sentative and Mrs Hugh Burnes also of Naugatuck.
 There was gala outpouring of state solons and politics were for gotten for the time being.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
STOLEN RING WAS BOYS TOY

Saxon, Wis (UP)--A $35O, dia- a mali sack containing two rings and $21. 900 in cash New Years eve, was found to be the plaything of an eight-year-old boy here. A nephew of one of the youths charged with the robbery gave it to him. Robert La Blanc said when his father in- yestigated,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
Judges of Our
 Court Must Wait
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the judiciary committee. Reprcsen. tative John D. Thoms of Waterbury is q member of this important body.
 Under the provisions of the bill the present city, borough and town courts would be eliminated and dis trict courts would be set up in their place. Waterbury district. for in- stance. would include Prospect and Wolcott.
 Much opposition to the proposed bill is anticipated. Representatives of the Judiciary in and around Wat erbury are expected to attend the hearing In quite large numbers.
 Should tho judiciary committee decide favorably on the district court bill, 1t will then bc up to the house and senate to pass tho act. But until the committee has reached a decision no action will be taken towards filing favorable reports on Judges McGrath and Meyer for re- election to the city court bench.
 According to reports to-day. the district court plan has many sup- porters but also many opponents. There are many varied opinions on the plan which arc expected to be made known at to-morrow's hear ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
Hearings on the
 Common Pleas
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ceive $4,000 year. The new bill Il. 1.ald f,irn him 4G nun

would give him $6,0O0.
 Two other bills have been sche- duled for q hearing on February goth. Friday. One has 10 do with the appointment of n clerk. It would place this appointment in the hands of both judges At the present time only the judge and not the deupty. judge of common pleas decides the Issue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10
Hardest Task of Governor

Norwich. Conn. February 10 - (UP) - A governors hardest task is "providing for the party workers" according to Governor Wilbur L.. Cross, who was inaugurated little moro than q month ago.
 The governors candid statement was made in the course of an ad-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10

Castoria. It is harmless to the smallest infant; doctors will tell you so.
 You can tell from the formula on the wrapper how mild it is, and how good for little systems. But continue with Castoria until a child is grown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-10

Editor Note: This is the second of flve articles describing the rise and fall of the. Armour family. now feat ured by the retirement of young Philip Armour III. the last of the line, from the great company that has made the name famous through out the world. Today. Bruce Cation, stan writer for NEA Service and Democrat, tells of the first Armour's early days as Chicago packer.