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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
L0HENCRIN IS
 OPERA OFFERING
Chicago Company to Be Heard in Excerpts
 Tonight

The mystically beautiful Lohen- grln, by Wagner, will be presented by the National Broadcasting com pany from the stage of the Chicago Civic Opera house when the opera Is given there tonight. The broad cast will be heard between and 10 o'clock, central standard time. dur ing which time the entire second act Of the opera will be brought to the radio listener.
 At the opening of the second act Ielramund and Ortrud, outcasts be- cause of Telramund's defeat by the mysterious knight, are crouching on the steps of the chapel. Ortrud tells her husband that the strange knight won by magic, and if he could be compelled to divulge his name and state, his power would cease. Elsa aione mas the way to compel that secret.
 Presently Elsa comes to the win. dow to sing of the new joy in her life and her love and gratitude for stranger. Ortrud, feigning re- pentance plants seeds of doubt in the girls heart and hints of mystery and magic.
 AS morning dawns preparations for Elsa's wedding day fill the stage. A Herald proclaims the banishment of Telramund and the leadership of the mysterious champion who will not accept the Dukedom, but calls himself the Guardian of Brabant."
 The wedding procession com- mences and as Elsa is ready to en- ter the chapel Ortrud springs up be- fore her and demands priority over the bride elect of a nameless knight. When the King and Elsa's compan- ion appears. Telramund charges the Knight with sourcery.
 But the king will not. listen and the couple are driven forth and the wedding procession continues with Elsa renewing her viows of faith fitness, although her mind is filled with questionings.
 The part of Elsa in the opera will be taken by Emma Revell, and the other characters are: Ortrud, Maria Olszernka; Lohengrin. Theodore Strack; Telramund, Rudolph Bockel- mann; the Herald, Eduard Habich; and King Henry, Alexander Kipnis. The opera will be conducted by Egon Pollak.
 The broadcast will be heard over the following network of NEG sta- tions: WBZ, Boston; WBZA, Spring. field; VEAL, Baltimore; WHAM, Rochester; KDKA, Pittsburgh; WLW, Cincinnati.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

dits, breaking up disorderly or riot ous gatherings or capturing a bar ricaded prisoner without necessity of wounding or killing him. The guns are similar to those used by the authorities of Washington, D. c. on the occasion of the communists visit to the state capitol to harass con- gressmen and senators.
 The Waterbury police department with the purchase of tear gas ap- paratus will be one of the best pre- pared police organizations in the country. Few people may be aware of it but the Waterbury police are armed sufficiently to break another Hindenberg line. It has machine guns, riot guns, rifles, revolvers and even bayonets to make charge. With clubs, nightsticks and black jacks for short arms the Brass City cops while hopeful of peace and harmony are prepared for the worse in clashes. No purchases were made with view of preparing for any particular uprising. The city observed bargain" day when the old city guard or home guards went out of business and bought mach inc guns and other paraphernali lia. This city has one of the very best police forces that can "charge bay onets."
 Now with the tear gas outfits the cops can even break up a political meeting. clambake, wedding party, christenings or what have you and can apprehend Amazon mothers-i -in- law armed with rolling pins or pans without laying a finger on them. Give 'em the gas and they will tear fully surrender.
 The equipment includes guns for a fight at close quarters or in event of prisoner taking refuge in house, barn or garage and showing signs of wanting to shoot it out with the cops q rifle will be available to throw sufficient bullets loaded with gas into his hiding place. There will be a small Cannon" on hand to face "the angry mob" and boom-a re- treat will be in full order. Those who remain to shed tears will be picked up as uniniured Casualties"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
Kid Hershey" Sues
 For False Arrest
Asks S2,5OO Damages of David Somers- Claims Pros
 fession Injured

Meyers, prosecuting attorney, that the plaintiff had committed the crime of theft and procured from the attorney complaint charging the plaintiff with stealing gold watch and chain, from the defen- dant. The complaint adds that the plaintiff was arrested upon said charge and brought before the city court of Waterbury and in conse- quence of the false testimony of the defendant the plaintiff was found guilty.
 The complaint alleges that the charge against the plaintiff was false and the prosecuting attorney of the common pleas court, Janu- ary criminal term, entered nolle. There was no reasonable cause for said prosecution, the plaintiff as- serts.
 The plaintiff is, and has been for five years a professional boxer and the city court prosecution has in- jured him in his business and caused many persons to cease from doing business. has injured his reputation and cost him $2OO in conducting his defense, the complaint charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
Potatoes and
 Beans as Food
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(Continued from Page D cause of the suffering he has been called up to deal with daily.
 He Is one of the workers behind the scenes in this country town where disease and starvation have become common because the sec- tion's only crop, cotton practically was killed out by last summers drought and the price was low for what little of the crop survived.
 Besides leading the Red Cross re- lief work in the community, Will Hams is head of the Citizens com- mittee. which is drafting plea for aid to be sent to President Hoover. One thing that has added to his worries is a great stack of letters, sent to him from all parts of the country after the threatened riot of fortnight ago. Many of these let ters, are from persons who censure him severely because of conditions here.
 Others of the letters bring him en- couragement for they contain small checks for relief work or bring him the word that church congregations are praying for alleviation of the suffering.
 The danger of pellegra and other diseases was spreading to-day, phy- sicians said, and they feared that a
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Hoover Liable
 to Be Beaten
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Cross oppose appropriation of fed- eral funds for relief. But the $25,- 000,000 advance to the Red Cross proposed by Minority Leader Robin son seemed assured of adoption. Many regular republicans have in formed their leaders they will desert MT Hoover on this issue. Adoption by a twothirds majority-sufficient to overcome a veto-is forecast.
 The Red Cross itself is belabored with criticism, perhaps for the first time in it's existence. Senators have Payne, who complained at the White for an appropriation which he said was hindering Red Cross efforts to raise $10,000,000 for relief.
 Robinson countered that the Red Cross was attempting to lem barras" adoption of the $25,000,000 project
 Senator Thomas, dem., Okla., said the Red Cross already had between $25,000,0O and $35,000,0OO in it's treasury and under those circum- stances citizens would be justified in refusing to contribute further. Sena- tor Borah, repn., Idaho, forecast the country generally was too hurdened to respond to the Red Cross appeal.
 Senator Black, dem., Ala, who yes- terday sought to amend the Robin son proposal to make the $25, 100000 available for medicine, medical sup plies and other essentials ito afford human relief in the present emer- gency," explained that would en- able provision of fuel, clothing and allother essentials of life. Robinson accepted the amendment.
 Senator Caraway, dem. Ark. whose strictures on Payne and the Red Cross have been as severe as any, moved to compel the Red Cross to provide "adequate" human relief.
 'The Red Cross in my state is trying to feed people on one cent meal" said Caraway whose original charge was that Payne had joined MT Hoover in an effort to minimize the extent of suffering and the neces- sities for relief.
 This indication of suspicion of the Red Cross was followed by a gesture from Robinson, who amended his or- lginal proposition to require that any unexpended balance on June 1, 1882 shall be paid in to the treas-. ury of the United States"
 The $25,000,000 proposal and the; two amendments are offered as amendments to the pending interior department appropriation bill. Rob-. inson has threatened to hold up the entire bill unless the $25,0O0.O is provided. Thus arises the threat of 3 special session. The first test will come in the house where the admin apparently hopes to reject the amendment. If successful, Mir Hoover could veto the bill to destroy the single $25. 900 item.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
Probation Cases
 Were Decreased
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l )  in their custody and under court or ders to contribute various amounts to the support of their wives and families. The amount represents the contributions of approximately 140 men. It is a big increase in number and allowances as MT Com bellack's official and detailed report to the city controller will eventually state. ..,.,.s..s..
 The amount collected from pris- oners fined for intoxication, breach ot the peace or some offense is only $SO9.14. which is decrease of more than $1,O0O over 1929. This indi- cates that Waterburians are not only on their good behavior but that the city court judges have been more lenient in demanding money from men out of work. The county Jail would need several annexes if the local courts attempted to make all prisoners pay on the spot.
 MT Combellack as probation of flcer has no Jurisdiction over men found guilty and fined for violation of the motor vehicle law. When a defendant is assessed for driving while under the influence of liquor, reckless driving, speeding or for var ious infractions of the law he must pay cash. No probation privileges are attached to motor vehicle con- victions. for the state collects all such fines. The City of Waterbury through its court officials are not in position to pay on the weekly or monthly basis. When a fine is imposed it's either cash or jail. Some are sufficiently familiar with court procedure as to file notice of appeal, which gives them automatically a stay of execution or breathing time in which to canvass friends for the cash.
 There has been big decrease in the number of probationary cases, the total for the past year being about 70. MT Combellack has also been lenient in demanding payment of fines as assessed on the penalty of having a warrant made out for delinquents. The court officials of Waterbury are keenly appreciative of the fact that if drive were made against probation delinquents at the present time there would be many embarrassing cases. There are many cases on the list which could be settled if the officials adopt more drastic means, but as it would only mean hardship to many famalies, ac ton is being deferred. In cases, how ever, where probationer has the means herewith to pay his fines, there is no hesitation in asking him.
 The annual report of the proba- tion officer covering only male cas- es indicates big drop in the num- Der of probation cases. Mrs Irene Piercey, woman probation officer, IS expected to file her report shortly dealing with women, girls and young boys. She has charge of all the in. corrigible youngsters, the number of which is surprisingly. large. s,,
 The increase in the number of non- support cases might also be ascribed to the present period of depression. A number of families have been broken up over economic conditions and while the husband is under or: ders to pay certain amounts, the court is delaying action where the chief wage earner is out of employ ment and not in a position to pay. To send them to jail would only ag- gravate conditions is the opinion of the officials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
THOMAS BOWLING
 DIES AT HOSPITAL
We'll Known Naugatuck Resident Was III One
 Week
MANY SURVIVORS
Special to the DemocraD


 Naugatuck. Conn, January IF - Thomas Bowling, ST, of Lewis street, died at 5:30 o'clock this morning at St Mary's hospital, Wa terbury. after weeks illness oc pneumonia. MT Bowling was born in Colchester, Conn, but has resided in Naugatuck for the past 40 years. He was well known resident of the borough. For several years he was foreman of the Last Department of the c. I. R. Glove Company. retir- ing three years ago on pension. He was an active member of the St Francis T. A. B. Society for many years. He is survived by six sons, William, Thomas, Frank, Raymond. and John of Naugatuck and Joseph or Melrose. Mass; three daughters, Mrs George w. Bowe and Mrs Bau- kat of Beacon Falls, and Miss Anna Bowling, member of the teaching staff in the local public schools; fif- teen grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Funeral arrangements are not yet completed.
 Warning Albert Butkus and his mother that if the establishment run by the latter on Arch street is raided oy tHe lOcal pOllce any more the ex- treme penalty will be invoked Judge Claremont I. Tolles fined Butkus $20O and costs in borough court this morning. the total amounting to $224.26. Butkus was arrested when the local vice squad raided his place last week. He has been arrested be- fore on liquor charges and his place will be pad!ocked and the proprietor given a long jail sentence if again caught, according to Judge Tolles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
Inventory Was Filed
 To-day In Probate
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10 shares common, City and Sub urban Homes Co, $8O.
 50 shares participating preferred, Castle Kid company. $l.UU.
 300 shares common, Chatham & Phoenix Allied Corporation $5,212.5O.
 125 shares 511 % preferred, Con. necticut Light & Power company, $13.0OO.
 To shares common, Containers Sales company, S1.00.
 10 shares preferred, Country Club of Waterbury. $400.
 200 shares common, Eagle Lock company, $6,000.
 2,8O0 shares common, Eastern Malleab1e Iron company, $2l,000.
 34l shares common, Farrel- Bir- mingham company $17,050.
 50 shares TO prior preferred, Hartford Battery company. $250.
 800 shares common, Landers, Frary & Clark, Inc. $49.6S0.
 30 shares common, LindeNs Realty company $7,500.
 300 shares preferred. Mckesson and Robbins company. $8,550.
 4S0 shares common. McKesson and Robbins company S5.340.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

reassurapce in good many direc- lions and there has been Q decided development of confidence in the banking and financial field.
 Forecasts of Improvement.
 Forecasts of positive improvement have ben issued during the past week in connection with the annual nleetins Of banks. Among others, MT Mitchell, of the National City Bank speak most hopefully of the future and prophecy a constructive policy of recuperation which has aroused very general interest. AL though both authorities agree that immediate and speedy recovery is perhaps not to be expected, they un- ite in a favorable general attitude and hold that from this time for ward changes that occur are likely to be upward. Other banking heads have concurred in the view that many securities are now quite as cheap as they may be expected to go and that they afford a substan- tial number of bargains. These views are in line with those that have been expressed by not a few heads of business and manufactur- ing enterprises.
 Market Review And Outlook.
 Although in years past the middle part of January has been usually regarded as a period of probable re- action, it should be remembered that this year conditions are very differ ent. The rublic is ou. of the market and stocks, generally speaking. are St Hing well under intrisic values. As for the year-end reports of cor poration earnings. embodying the results of the fourth quarter, they may not be very satisfactory, but they are likely tc make a much more favorable showing compared wi.h the acorrespohding period in 1929 than was possible for earlier per- tions of the year. This may result in some surprises and partly elim- mate the unfavorable effect that might otherwise be produced by an unfavoraole earnings showing. Alto gether. the prospects for the coming months do not favor a 'bearish at titude, although it is quite possible that the market may rest on It's lurels for the time being, confident that 1t is not faced with any further material liquidation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
Market Continues
 To Gain Steadily
Slow But Sure Improvement Reflected in General To-
 wards Business By Market Tone

New York, Jan 1.-The process of improvement :n business and l. nancial condition has made steady progress. even if somewhat slow during the week just pasA An- nouncemcnt that the voluIN, of operations at steel plants had shown a material increase from low point both so far as U. s. Steel is con- cerned and at the plants of inde- pendents as well Is regarded as symptomatic of general business im- provement. In crease of the thrilled orders also assures continuance of activity. The presense of an un- usually large number of buyers in New York city has, in like manner, indicated the depleted condition of merchandise stocks, and has shown the existence of substantial buying power throughout the country, even though the purchases that are now being made are cautious in tone and in some cases conditional, or made for forward delivery. Better reports from manufacturing centers where labor has been reemployed on an increasing scale have also furnished
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
IRVING FISHER
 SEES 1931aAS
 YEAR OF REVIVAL

Tho ycar 1884 will he Q year of revival, writes Prof Irving Fisher in the Financial World, business weekly published by Louis Guen- thcr. eGs
 "The hopeful view of the situ. atiOn, at the opening of 1884," says Prof Irving Fisher, ''is that the depression has run for eighteen months, beyond . limit of most depressions. There has been severe liquidation of debts. There have been Adjustments of supply to demand. The time has come when clothing, dwellings and factory equipment need re- newaI. Interest rates arc low. There Is plenty of money for the financing of Improvements and extensions in industry as soon as the inevitable demand for re- coupment in the main depart ments of human needs reasserts itself. On these accounts busi- ness should look forward to steady if slow revival during 1931."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

10 shares common, Litchfield Finance company, Inc, $75O.
 15 shares TO preferred, New York New Haven x Hartford $1,740.
 $50 shares common, National Nal leable & Steel Castings company $8,750.
 125 shares preferred, New Eng land Power company, $13,6S7.5O. 100 shares common. North and Judd Manufacturing company $1,SOO 175 shares common, stock trust certificate. North Boston Lighting company, $14,000. Washington Water Service, $4,O0O. 100 shares $7 cumulative pre- ferred, Pennsylvania Power & Light company, $11,OOO. 12o shares preferred, Risdon Man. ufacturing company, $11,875. 800 shares stock trust certificate. Springfield Gas Light company, $26,OOO.
 12k shares common. Splitdorf- Bethlehem company, $25. 15015 shares common Scovill Man. ufacturing company. $623.122.50. 143 shares common. Southern New England Telephone company, $23.- 1928.
 500 shares cumulative convertible preferred Series A, Tilo Roofing company. $12,500. 400 shares common, Torrington company, S18,800. 150 shares common. United Hum mating company $20,550.
 300 shares common. with warrants, United States Electric Power com pany s2.362.50
 2 shares common, Theatre Guild company (New Haven), $75.
 2 3G3 shares common, United Founders corporation, $26.772 3S.
 9 shares common, Waterbury Clock ccmrany. $1,250. 50 shares common, Waterbury Second Mortgage company, s4,0OO. 10 shares common, Wes:over school. $1.0O0. shares Series 6.\full paid certifi- cates, Waterbury Building & Loan company $617.52.
 10 shares Class A, Waterbury Air Port. Inc: 30 shares Class E, Water bury Air Port, Inc, $1.00.
 100 shares 70 preferred. Auto matic Machine company. s1.O0.
 100 shares s7 preferred Birming- ham Electric company s10.900.
 1,012 shares common. Bridgeport Brass company. 91,080
 100 shares preferred. Penn Gas & Electric company. $9,600.
 30 shares common, Virginia Rail- way, Se.350.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
FELIX BRUL0TTE
 FOUND NOT GUILTY
Conflicting Testimony in City Court and Accused
 Discharged
RECKLESS DRIVER FINED

Following the testimony of Pa trolman Timothy Reardon of the Naugatuck police department that he failed to note any evidence of drink on the accused shortly before he was arrested in this city, Felix Brulotte, 27. of East Dover street was discharged this morning in To- cal police court. Two members of the local police force testified sev- eral days ago that the defendant was intoxicated. Two doctors gave evil dence to the contrary. Officer Reardon had occasion to talk to Brulotte short time previous to his arrest. The case was postponed until to-day to hear his evidence.
 Tony D'Ambrosia of Walnut street was fined S25 and costs for reckless driving. His machine struck and injured Frank Tresco a track sweeper for the Connecticut company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

measure. But it was found out later that a state measure along this line varied with this step. The aldermen were finally forced to rescind their vote and give the town clerk her previous authority, pending legisla- tive action.
 Mayor Frank Hayes, when talked with. stated that he is not planning to introduce such a bill. Neverthe- less, such 8 proposed piece of 1egis- lative action will be offered at Hart ford. 1t is understood.
 With this situationo existing and with the town clerks throughout Connecticut in fear of creating precedent. the local question prom ises to raise prominent issue in the legislature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
Ex-Local Beauty tls
 Settles For $3, 900
Doris Downes Takes Small Stipend in Settlement of
 $4OO,0O Alienation Suit

brought by Mrs Doris Endor against the former Edna Leedom, TOW wife of Frank c. Doelger, the brewery. heir, was less than $3,000 in cash.
 This was revealed at Toms River, N. J., yesterday, when set- tlerhent out of court of the much- postponed suit was announced. AL though attorneys for both sides de- clined to reveal the exact amount the figure was discovered to be un- der the $3.000 mark.
 Mrs Endor originally wanted $400.000 because she charged that Edna. when a showgirl, had stolen the love of Chic Endor, actor. Both girls were on the stage at the time Mrs Endor charged she found Chic in the Leedom apartment only part ly dressed. Mrs Doelger denied all charges ,ss ,.4 t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
FORTY TRUCK LOADS OF CLOTHING SECURED
MANCDVI
 PASSES AWAY Former We'll Known POpu. lar Banker Died in Italy,
 January ' VISITED HERE LAST YEAR

News has been received here of the death in Italy on January 7th of Antonio Mancini, 68, former well known Italian resident of Waterbury and vice-president of Mancini, Rug giero and Palomba company, local banking house. MT. Mancini had been living in Italy for the past four years. His death occurred at his home in Milan.
 For more than 30 years Mir. Man. cini had been a resident of Water bury. His activities among the Ital- ian people of the city did much to aid his countrymen. He performed much uplift work.
 Just before hte World war broke out he formed the Mancini, Rug giero and Palomba company, join- ing with Luigi Ruggiero and Charles w. Palomba. The three men con- ducted the business for more than 10 years. In 1926 1t was incorporated and MT. Mancini was elected vice. president.
 Despite the fact that he was liv- ing in Italy, MT. Mancini kept in constant communication with his many friends in Waterbury and on visit here last year was warmly welcomed. He stayed here a few weeks and returned to Milan where his death occurred on January 7th.
 MT. Mancini is survived by his widow, a son and sister, all of Italy: a daughter of Dobbs Ferry, W. Y.; a sister, Mhs. Concetta Ra- dasso of this city; his stepmother, three step-sisters and two step-broth- CTS, all of Waterbury.