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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

THTs is the story of $500 miles of
 grueling autom obile travel through the sandy coastal region of Southwest Africa, across the Kala. hari Desert and through N'Gamiland.
 Five naturalists, representing the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences, three South Africans and three native boys were in the de Schauensee expedition. Seldom do white men visit this country. Seldom do white men penetrate to the last remote stronghold of the fast dis. appearing African Eastman. The trip was made in a Ford car and three Ford trucks.
 Travelling over rough, irregular trails-leaving those trails to crash through tangled, thorny undcrbrush- traversing dry, parched areas thathad not seen rain in years-the Fords made remarkable recordfor stamina and reliable mechanical operation. Through days of summer heat and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

BARGAIN --~ Perfect Combination Stove. Price 335.00 if taken ht once. GaH stove and oven S200. Bed com Gt. Phone 3-G7i4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

extraordinary care in manufacturing. Whether you buy Ford for a scientific expedition along rough African trails. or for everyday motoring in a busy city, you will develop a very real and definite pride in its stamina and dependability.
 For here is car that needs no coddling sparing from the rough places and the hard jobs. An impor. tant consideration in its designing was the realization that it would be used by millions of people, in differ. ent ways, in every section of the world. So it is made with a reserve of strength and power beyond the needs of the average day.
 That is the Ford policy. That is the secret of the long.lived satisfactory performance of the Ford. Every part is built to endure give you many thousands of miles of economical, care.free motoring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17

for protection, were described by Coughlin to-day as just plain "re- ceipts".
 Bring in Lawrence and let us settle the matter now. Chief Far rell and the association wants the practice of soliciting stopped and now is evidently the proper time to do it.
 The arrests of Callahan and Duffy has caused d furore about the state. Officials of the Connecticut State Po- lice association are very much peeved with the action of the East Haven police in selling out the pro- gram concession and permitting pro- fessional solicitors to canvass the state on unofficial credentials and misrepresentation. Its great money racket" according to the To- cal police with all the profits going to the solicitors.
 Four weeks ago Superintendent of Police Joseph H. Mclean turned down an application to have solici- tors visit Waterbury, but the gentle men hired by the agency apparently just refuse to take mo" for an answer.
 Lawrencc's appearance in local police court tomorrow morning is expected to add another angle to the case. And at the next state convention there will be plenty of fireworks!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17

As complaints roll into local po- lice headquarters from all parts of the state from police chiefs identi- fled as officials or members of the Connecticut State Police association and from subscribers to supposed official program, the local authori- ties entertain the feeling that they uncovered q racket" that has meant thousands of dollars in money and merchandise to shrewd canvassers.
 This morning in police court Henry J. Coughlin, a special police man from East Haven, alleged spon- sor of the soliciting campaign was quizzed. Judge John F. McGrath still dissatisfied with the testimony and expressing a desire to get to the bottom of the affair ordered the case continued again for one day. An official summons was sent this af- ternoon to East Haven for the ap- pearance in court of Sergeant Sid- ney Lawrence, president of the East Haven Police Aid association, who has been named as the party who sold the program concession to a New York concern. The latter in turn organized a squad of high pres- cure salesmen, who working on a commission, have canvassed the state using without authority the name of the Connecticut State Police associa- ton.
 Coughlin to-day as a witness in court expressed the opinion that he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
MONSICNOR SLOCUM
 BRANCH, A. 0. H.
Will Observe St Patrick's Day at Temple Hall This
 Evening
GOOD LOCAL TALENT

St Patrick's day will be fittingly brought to close this evening when the annual celebration of Monsignor Slocum branch of the Ancient Order of Hibernians takes place in Tenn pie hall. A program offering to those who attend the celebration the best talent that Waterbury has to boast of will be presented and will be followed by dancing, with music by Adams orchestra.
 Thomas McGuire, chairman of the committee in charge of the celebra- ton, stated to-day that judging from comments on the program it is the general opinion that the entertain ment will surpass even the greatest of expectations. With MT Mcclure on the committee that arranged for to-night's entertainment are Peter Griffin, Martin Hayden, William Kelly, Timothy Duane and James Dillon.
 Lillian Mccoy and and her revue, a brand new act, will be one of the features of the evening. Then there will be the McKenna brothers, juve- nile dancers. Michael Wallace, in songs Agnes Ladden, in songs, Peter Connolly with his jgs and reels, the Burns sisters of Naugatuck in a dancing specially. the Butler banjo orchestra, Tommy Coppetto, we'll known tap dancer, assisted by Sonny Hopkins, the juvenile step dancer who is causing so much comment about the city.
 The act of Shea and Clark, featur- ing jig and reel dancing, promises to make big hit, also, as well as the tap dancing to be offered by Annette Carpenter. Edward F. Doyle will be master of ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
LOCAL POLICE UNCOVER "M0NEY RACKET"
LOCAL JEWS TO
 ATTEND MEETING
Alfred E. Smith to Address Conference in New York
 City
SATURDAY EVENING

Leading Jews from Waterbury have been invited to national con- ference of delegates from various parts of the country which will be held at the Hotel Pennsylvania. New York beginning next Saturday even ing and continuing throughout the following day, to consider the prob lem of constructive aid to struggling Jewry in Eastern and Central Eu- rope.
 The conference, which will be at- tended by 500 Jews who are prom inently identified with Jewish philan- thropic and Jewish social service in various communities in the United States, has been called by the Ameri- can flemish Joint Distribution com- mittee, the largest worldwide Jew ish welfare organization engaged in reconstruction work overseas.
 Former Governor Alfred E. Smith will be the principal speaker at the opening session. Others who will take part in the program are Lieu tenant Governor Herbert H. Leh- man, Felix M. Warburg, Albert Ot- tinger, former attorney general of New York, United States Attorney George E. Medalie, Gilbert Bettman, attorney general for Ohio; Paul Bearwald, James N. Rosenberg, Dr Nathan Krass, James Marshall, Dr Lee K. Frankel. Dr Cyrus Adler, David M. Bressler, Joseph c. Hy- man, Harold Reigleman and Rabbi Jonah B. Wise.
 In addition to considering pro- gram of reconstruction work among the Jews in Eastern and Central Eu- rope, the conference will also decide upon a plan of organization of the activities of the joint distribution commottee in the United Sttates. A national council of 250 men and wo- men will be formed, this body to constitute the membership of the American Jewish joint distribution committee. A board of 4S directors will be chosen from the council.
 According to an announcement by Rabbi Jonah B. Wise, national chair man of the 1891 campaign, the funds secured for the 1881 budget will be used exclusively for the aid of Jews in Eastern and Central Europe. There are 8.00O,000 Jews, represent ing approximately one-half the worlds Jewish population, in this erea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
Thousands Donated
 Without Authority
 Of State Chiefs
Judge Mc6rat Determined to Get at Bottom of Solcit ing for Police Association-East Haven Sergeant Summoned to Testify at Resumption of Case Tomorrow

was acting within his power as he understood from Sergeant Lawrence that the association had given them permission to publish program and obtain funds for the coming state convention. Chief Garrett J. Far rell of the Hartford police. depart ment, president of the state organ ization testified yesterday that no permission was ever given to anyone to solicit funds in the name of the association and that the letter heads used as credentials were not official. Coughlin to-day admitted that he printed the letter heads and the
 courtesy cards,' which contribu- tors were informed would be of value to them in event of them ever needing a friend when involved in difficulty with the state police.
 Chief Farrell informed Judge Me- Grath that he had broadcast a mes sage throughout the state warning all against the activities of the agents, but the latter persisted in several cities and collected consid- erable money. Among the witness
 es to-day Tn the local court was
 Chief Samuel Gordon of Manchester.
 That city had been we'll exploited by |
 lars taken away.
 Coughlin stated this morning that
 he was receiving all funds and de-
 posting them in a bank in East Ha-
 ven.
 Would you be surprised to know that several checks have been en- dorsed with your name and cashed in
 as supposed contributions to the state police association?" interrupted Judge McGrath.
 Would you be surprised to learn also that other checks have been cashed in around the state and no
 record made of them as donations to the associations fund?" asked Prosecuting Attorney Mitchell C.. Meyers.
 1T sure would" answered Cough lin.
 It has developed that several checks have been cashed in and the
 money apparently appropriated as
 commissions by the solicitors. The two accused in the local cases are John J. Callahan, 32, of 16 Vernon street, New Haven. and Charles Duffy, 29, of '75 Russell street. They are charged with not -~~~OS pretenses, but obtaining goods. They collected two or three hundred dol
 lars here as complaints within the past 24 hours have revealed. From AIS Tire shop they accepted in payment Of space in the program, two brand new tires and tubes. An
 thony Dell Bella of Baldwin street contributed $50 and was invited to
 drop in the state barracks at Bea- con Falls and get acquainted with the "boys". He was "assessed $1OO but declined to contribute. In one city of the state gener- ous manufacturer gave sufficient cloth to make nearly 100 uniforms | for the cops, so impressed was he with the appeal for assistance or 1.-the part of the Connecticut state Police association.
 The so-called courtesy cards | which were issued with the intima-
 tion that they were good investments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
The Industrial
 FOremen's Club To Hear Commissioner Wil- Hams Explain Compen-
 satiOn Law

President William A. Carpenter of the Industrial Foremen's club has authorized the issuing of invitations to all industrial executives and fore men who are interested to hear Commissioner Frederic B. Williams discuss "Compensation Law" at the Y. M. c. A. Thursday night at 7:30 o'clock. The meeting will be held under the auspices of the mythical corporation" which is part of the Industrial Foremen's club. On Thursday, March 26, Attorney Will liam w. Gager has been secured by the mythical corporation" to dis cuss the essentials of business law and to lay out program of study for members of the Foremen's club who may be interested.
 $5,O GOO Asked In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
MANY VISITORS
 AT THE SHORE
Owners of Cottage Hustling to Repair Damage Done
 By the Storm
WORK FOR UNEMPLOYED

Owners of cottages at the shore will have to do some hustling to get them in shape So that they can be used as soon as fine weather sets in. The storm did much damage at the all the shore resorts, but 1t is be- lieved after a couple of weeks top pied over buildings will have heen put back on their feet and will be in as good shape as though nothing unusual had happened. The number of visitors at the shore yesterday was very large, all anxious to see how the places they have stopped at stood up against the assaults of the winds and the waves.
 There was sufficient to show that the soutest of them made but a poor showing against the elements. Bay view buildings stood the test about as we'll as any of them. but even at that some of the owners will pay q nice sum for repairs before they will find tenants. The question is who will pay for removal of the mountains of sand piled up in the streets, these so-called little com monwealths of the town of Milford :?
 On the way from Waterbury to 8 point near Bridgeport and thence back again by way of New Haven, nobody could help, noticing the shameful lack of regard for the safety of pedestrians on the high ways. Taking the whole distance. probably seventy-five or eighty miles the roadway is in good condition for vehicles, but there is scarcely a spot where a pedestrin can walk without leaving himself open to the charge of being in the path of a car. All
 this could be avoided and many lives saved, by the construction of a curl at the outer edges of the road and cinder path a few feet wide on which people could walk with the same measure of security as in the more congested parts of the state. Everybody you talk with on this subject admits it is really necessary in the interest of foot travel. but when most people make this admis- sion they shrug their shoulders and say it would cost something. This Is true, but wouldn't it would be worth the outlay, that is provided the gen. eral assembly feels that it owes any thing to citizens of the state who find
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17

Hams. magician. was obtained by the former club to furnish a program.
 Frank Whelan, president of the Emanon club. spoke q few words of greeting to the visiting club and Fremont Club, president of the Zi Theta Pf responded. At the close of the entertainment refreshments were served and the two clubs ad- journed to their business meetings.
 This is the second joint meeting instituted by the Emanon club. Fur ther club meetings held in the cen tral Y last night were the Square Circle, Nomads and Vikings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
SACRED HEART BASKETBALL TEAM
Given Spaghetti Supper in Honor of Victory in the
 ParOChial League

The Sacred Heart basketball team winners of the parochial league championship, was given a spaghetti supper last night by the Sacred Heart club rooms on Wall street. There were about 40 in attendance.
 Patrick Doran was toastmaster and complimented the team on its athletic prowess. The Brass City quartet rendered a fine program of songs, accompanied by Jimmy Cum ningham on the piano. Songs were also heard from Peter Pace, James Rafferty and John McHugh.
 The supper was prepared by Mrs Frank Guglielmo and M. s. Napoli- tano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
Dance To-Night At
 Ansonia Opera House

All arrangements have been com pleted for the biggest dance of the season to be held at the Ansonia opera house on St. Patrick's night, March 17th. A large number of dance enthusiasts from Waterbury and surrounding towns are planning teed. Harry BRinkman and his orr chestra has been engaged to furnish the music for dancing. Again we say a large attendance is expected as this dance has been we'll advertised.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
$5, ,OOO Asked In
 Alienation Action

Damages of $5.0OO are asked in an alieniation of affection suit in- stituted in superior court by Pas quale Parello against Mary Ricci. The plaintiff charges the defendant by her arts and Embellishments de- prived him of the love and affection of his wife. He further charges the defendant was instrumental in get- ting him arrested on a non-support charge. The plaintiff and his wife were married Nov. 21, 1929.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17

it necessary to go about their busi- ness on foot.
 Because nothing of the sort was done when the state commenced im- proving the country roads is no req son why it should remain so for all times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
Prof. Crawford's Course
 Postponed ToD Day

The regular Tuesday afternoon Yale extension course for teachers nk Wilby high school has been post poned to-day due to the illness o< Professor Jack Crawford who con< ducts the course. Miss Daisy Lord. president of the teachers association. week at the usual time, 1t is ex- pected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
Joint Meeting
 at Central Y
EmanOn Club Hosts to. the
 I Theta Pi

A joint meeting of two young mems clubs was held at the Central Y. M. c. A. last evening when the Emanon club acted as host to the Zi Theta Pi club. Ira Will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-21
EARNINGS REPORTED.

PITTSBURGH, October 81 (R-
Earnings Of the Westinghouse Electric
& Manufacturing Co. for the third
quarter of this year showed an improve
ment over the two previous quarters.
A statement issued by A. w. Robert
son, chairman of the board, showed
net income of the parent concern and
subsidiary companies for the third
quarter as 1892 ,632, compared with
1926, 604 in the second quarter, and
loss of $2,885, 945 in the first quarter.
General Foods Corporation reported
for the September quarter net earnings
of 81 345, or 80 cents a share on
the common stock. as compared with
$4.885, 564, or 90 cents share for the
third quarter last year.
National Biscuit Co. reported for the
quarter ended September 80 net in
come of S5l26,12l, equal to IA cents
share on the common stock, compared
with S6,732,017, or s101 a share. in
the corresponding quarter last year.
Der 80 amounted to $l4,532,912,- or
S2.10 a share on the common. COM
pared with $l6.768,774, or $2.49 a share
in the corresponding period Of 1880.
Perfect Circle Co. reported for the
first nine months this year net earn
ings of $736.475, or S4.53 a common
share, against $528,5l6, or 1925 a
share for the like period last year.
The New York, Chicago e. st. Louis
Railroad nickel Plate) had net in
come of $627.o46. or Sta share on
the 6 per cent preferred stock, in the
first nine months of this year. This
compares with $1,120,364, or $40 a
share on the same preferred issue. a
year ago. For the third quarter the
road had net loss of SAIL ,536. against
net income of S474,050 in 1890
Lambert Co. reports net profit of
$1.788,787, or $3.50 a share, for the
third quarter. compared with $780,
12l, or 1884 share a year ago. Per
share earnings for the first nine months
of 1881 are SITS, against $7.56 year
ago.
Philip Morris & Co., Ltd, had net
profit of $205,287 before taxes. in the
first half of its fiscal year, .contrasted
with $685. in the same half of the
previous fiscal period
Shubert Theater Corporation had net
loss of $1,672,300 for the year ended
June 80. against loss of $1.231,108 in
the previous year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-21
Washington Produce

Butter-One-pound prints, SO; tub, 81.
Eggs-Hennery. 33a35; current re-
ceipts. 24a26.
Poultry, alive-Turkeys, old toms, 20;
young toms and hens, 25a28; chickens,
5 pounds and over, 18a22; 2 to 212
pounds. 20a24; broilers, 1 TO 2 pounds.
23a25: hens, large, 20a23; small. 18a
20; Leghorn hens, 14al6; ROSTERS, la
IA; keats, young, 45a50; old. 25a35.
Poultry, dressed-Turkeys, old toms.
chickens, 3 pounds and over, 22a25; 2
to az pounds, 25a28; ~ to 2 pounds,
28a3O; hens, large, 25a28; small, 81;
Leghorn hens, 1920; ROSTERS, l6a18;
Long Island ducks, 18al9; keats, young,
55a60; old, 30a40.
Meats-Beef, prime, 16a1612; choice,
141kal5; fair, 1212a14; cow, 1oa1l;
lamb, top, 16; good to fair. l4al5;
veal, top, IT; good, 15alSh; fair
to medium. 13a14; pork loins: to 10
IS pounds. II; fresh hams. 16a17;
smoked hams, 20a21; strip bacon, 22a23;
lard, In bulk. 91aa10; in packages, 10ha
IL; compound 8a812.
Live stock-Hogs, light and medium,
5.50a5.75 heavy, 5.00a550 pigs, 500a
$50; roughs, 3o0a400; calves, 5.00a
$50; lambs, 5.00a6.50
Fruits - Watermelons, California,
crates, 200; Persian melons. ESQ;
oranges, 3.50a5 so; lemons, 5.50a6.50
lines, per 100, Its: honeydews. 200;
apples, bushel baskets. 50al so; box
stock, 200a2.75; pineapples, 4.50a5 90;
pears, 2.25a2 so; persimmons, 1.50a1.75;
grapes, Concords. 12-quart baskets,
35a40; 4-quart baskets, Is; Tokays,
2.OOa2.25: Muscatels, 1.25al so; Zinfan-
dels, 'l.25a1 so; casabas, 225: bananas,
l.50a200 grapefruit, 4.00a4.50.
Vegetables-Potatoes 150-pound sacks,
1.75al.9 Idaho bakers, 100-pound
sacks, $50: sweets. per bushel, 50a15;
tomatoes, two-peck baskets, LOCAL ~;
beets, per 100 punches. 4.00a5 90; car.
rots, per 100 punches. 4.50a5.00; cauli-
flower 2.00a2.25: string beans, 1.10a
1.25; limas, ESQ; cucumbers, bushel
baskets. $50; squash, Florida, bushel
baskets, Its; eggplant, 50a75; celery,
PTS; LETTUCE, Iceberg. 3.25a3.50; onions,
50-pound sacks, white, 1.5Oa2 90; yell
low, l.25; okra, 250a3.00; mushrooms,
65a8o: peppers, scars; artichokes, 4.50a
500; kale, so; spinach, rs: turnips, 50a
76 broccoli, 500; parsnips, l.25; peas,
$50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-21
STOCKS ARE LOWER
ON RATE DECISION
Rails Lead in Decline, but
Early Losses Are Some
what Reduced.
BY GEORGE T. HUGHES.

special dispatch 10 ne OthT
NEW YORK, october 21.-Disappoint-
ment over the terms Of the Interstate
Commerce Commissions decision on the
freight rate cases was reflected by a
sharp break in today's stock market,
most severe in the rails, but affecting
the whole list more or less.
Opening prices were lower all around
and selling had the upper hand during
the first two hours. There was then
some recovery, but it still left prices
anywhere from 2 to and 6 points be-
low Tuesdays close.
Market Technically Weak.
The news caught the market at an in
opportune moment. The day before
had been one of broad advances and a
generally confident feeling. The list
left off Tuesday at approximately the
best of the current recovery from the
lows of October S. 1t was, therefore, in
q weakened technical position to resist
what appeared to be unfavorable der
velopments.
That the markets first reaction to
the rate ruling will be its permanent
judgment is by no means assured. The
point that caused the most adverse
comment was the provision in the deci-
sion that even such increases as were
granted were to be pooled for the bene-
fit of the weaker roads. The street
opinion was that the railroads as a
whole would never consent to any such
arrangement. Meanwhile, such hope as
was felt centered about the possibility
of an agreement with the railroad
brotherhoods on wage readjustment.
During the morning selling Atchison
broke over points, Delaware g. Hud-
son points, Southern Pacific more
than points, Union Pacific points,
New York Central points and others
in proportion, the lower-priced issues
having the smaller declines. The mar
ket, however, was always orderly and
volume, while above that of most recent
sessions. was lower than on Tuesday,
when prices were rising buoyantly.
Opening Is Lower.
Rejecting disappointment over the
rate decision of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, made public after
the preceding close, the market opened
sharply lower.
Losses were not confined to the rails,
industrials and utilities moving off also
although the rails were the weakest
groups The first railroad stock to ap-
pear was Northern Pacific, of points
on 200 shares at 1915. Chesapeake g.
Ohio, starting in at 30la, was down 31a
points Norfolk & Western lost points
at 1876 on the first sale, ana Southern
Pacific was off over 4 points on its first
sale at 81.
Substantial declines were registered in
nearly all pivotal stocks. United States
Steel was down nearly points, Amer
lean Can 1l2, Allied Chemical over 2
and Westinghouse Electrical over IL.
In the utilities. American Telephone,
North American and Western Union
yielded.
Although prices were lower, there was
no increase in volume and apparently
no pressing liquidation. After the first
few minutes of trading slight rallying
tendencies were in evidence.