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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
SPONSORS AID FOR PARALYSIS VICTIMS
MAYOR WALKER IS {. BACK HOME FROM
 MOONEY APPEAL
Greeted By Several Thou
 sand People at Home
 Station, But Refuses an Interview

New York, Dec 11-(UP)- Mayor James J. Walker. who went to California three weeks ago to plead for Tom Mooney's freedom, returned home to-day.
 Several thousand persons, massed in the Grand Central Terminal, cheered as he stepped off the train at 12:07-seven minutes late.
 As he walked through the crowd from the upper level, he was cheered and the mayor d0ffed his black derby In response. Commis- sioner of Police Edward T. Null rooney and Thomas F. McAn- drews, the mayors secretary, who joined Walker at Harmon, N. Y. and an escort of police and detec- lives, formed a wedge to get through the throng.
 The mayor was tanned from his sojourn under the California sun and all signs of the cold from which he suffered on the coast seemed to have vanished. He wore a black great coat with velvet col- lar, blue shirt with blue tie, blue starched collar, dark grey suit and light grey spats. He declined to discuss any topic with interview CTS at the railway station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
Miss Lat Chance :.
 Awarded $4,OOO
Claimed $2O,OOO for In- iuries Suffered in Auto
 Accident

Damages of s4000 were awarded
 Miss Dalphine LaChance of Thom- aston in her $2o,000 suit against Ralph c. Root, Jr., of Forest Hills, L. l., Columbia university student by jury that deliberated an hour and 45 minutes in superior court yesterday afternoon. The girl sued for alleged permanent injuries she received when struck by the. stu dents roadster on East Main street lon the evening of Nov 30, 1880. Judge John Richards Booth denied la motion for directed verdict be- fore the case went to the jury yesterday. The motion was pre- sented by defense counsel. Attor- neys Luke c. Stapleton and Harry Krasow appeared for the plain tiff. Attorneys John F. McDonnough and Martin C. Gormlev represent II ed the defendant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
Judge Confirms
 Atty. Finklestein
Booth Keeps Barrister in as Receiver for Italian
 Finance Association

Attorney Alfred l.. Finklestein was confirmed as temporary receiv- CT for the Italian Finance Associa- ton, Inc, by order of Judge John Richards Booth in superior court to-day. The appointment is made following request of Catherine Ro- nlaniello and others who ask that the receiver be given authority to dissolve the corporation and wind up the affairs.
 The reason for the appointment is based on the allegations that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
268 Treatments Past Two Months
 At Chase Clinic
Kiwanis Club Sponsors Hunlanitary Work and Is Financing Project Proving Boon to City Youngsters Who Suffered Ravages of Dread Disease @

if possible, voted to finance this work.
 This came at the time when in- E fantile paraiysis had struck in waterbury and left in its wake 2 number of kiddies with partial paralysis.
 Recognizing the value of mas- sage treatments, which aid III many cases in bringing back per feet muscular actions the club has sent cofivalescent cases to the Chase c linic.
 During the month ot October 1O7 treatments were given and during the month of November 161 were given.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

The Kiwanis club. through the Chase clinic, has provided mas sage treatments eight times month during the months of october and during the months of Octiber and November, 1t was announced. Tn two months, 268s massage treat- ments were recorded for infantile Earalysis patients in an endeavor to restore normal muscular action for youngsters left partially par alyzed from the effects of the dis ease.
 The Kiwanis club, which has as it's regular club work the restoring
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

assets of the corporation are in danger of going to waste through gross mismanagement, attachments being placed against it, and failure to collect outstanding assets.
 The papers state the corporation consists of $100,OOO in authorized capital stock of which the several plaintiffs own 205 shares.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
SWEDISH MOTOR GROWTH REVEALED BY AUTO TAX.

stockholm-The rapid growth of the motor traffic in Sweden is ill., ustrated by the fact that the auto mobile, tire and gasoline taxes for the past year, 1930-31, amount to no less than $13.785,920.
 Of this sum the tax on cars ac- counts for $4,703.400, the tire tax for $1,975,160 and the gasoline tax for $7,1O2,000.
 The greater part of these rev enues are used for the. rnainteri- ance and improvement. of the roads and highways.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
RADIO CABINET BUILT
 OF LIMESTONE USED

Bloomington, Indiana - (UP)-. A radio built within cabinet of Indiana limestone has been com pleted here by Joseph Houston.
 The cabinet weighs 400 pounds. It was made without cement or fastenings of any kind. Each part was cerefully measured before be- ing cut so that the entire cabinet fits together firmly, but can be disassembled for moving. Hand carved panels add an artistic touch.
 Houston said that the limestone gives the radio tone lacking Tn cabinets of other materials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
Garner Says He
 Will Be Ready By
 Next Tuesday

Washington, Dec 11.-tUP)- Speaker Garner of the house of representatives said to-day that the house would complete organi- zation of It's committees and be ready for consideration of legisla- ton by Tuesday.
 The Hoover one year morato- rum on European debts will be taken up first, he said, probably Tuesday or Wednesday. A tax bill. he believed, would follow consideration of the mora torium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
Rum Boats Caught With Booze Worth
 $21,OOO on Board

Boston, Dec 11.-(UP)-Two rum boats, one of them launched only a fortnight ago, were captur- ed in Massachusetts waters during the night as coat guards a nd GUS toms officers dealt a severe blow to the, illicit Christmas liquor trade.
 Brought here by their captors to-day, the confiscated vessels, with crews totaling seven men, were found to have cargoes of contra band valued at more than $21,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
HELD UP CLERKS

somerville, Mass, Dec II - GU. P.)--Two bandits held up two pay roll clerks at the gates, of the Gulf Refining .Company's plant here to- day, seized satchel containing 5000 and escaped in . sedan.
 The clerks, Raleigh Moore and John A. Galley, were returning from the Somerville National Bank with the pay money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
Wife Awarded
 Divorce Decree
Mrs Evelyn Fitzgerald Tells of Trouble With Mate
 Refused to Work

there than around these parts. She said he came back in the spring and wanted to come back to her but she refused. The plaintiff was represented by Attorney Marcus H. Weisman.
 The other divorce action, Eliza beth N. Meyer against Milton N. Meyer, scheduled to be heard to- day was continued until next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
FLOATING HOTEL

Berlin.--The former steamship "Gurpfalz" has been turned into a floating hotel at Ludwinshafen, on the Rhine. The steamer Is anchor ed on the riverfront and Is used mainly by river workers. It has full hotel service and even has holds in which rowboats and canoes of river folk can be slowed when they stop at the hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
The Medical
 Society Meeting Dr Richard Buckley Read Paper on Intercranial
 TumOrS'

Dr Richard Buckley of Hartford
 read paper on "Intercranial
 Tumors". at the meeting of the Waterbury Medical society last evening in the Castle Memorial building on Central avenue.
 The paper, of highly technical nature, was generally discussed by the physicians after the meeting. Movies of operations were shown and were extremely educational to the attending doctors. Dr John H. Dillon, president of the society, presided at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
PLANES REPLACE NAVY

Washington.--No longer does Panama have a navy" It's one gun-boat navy has been abolished
 | in favor of three airplanes. The
 republic sent Captain c. K. Travis. formerly of. the U. S. Army Air
 corps and air mail pilot, to the Limited states to purchase the three
 units of it's flying force. Captain Travis will be chief pilot of the air armada"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
Would IHnpeach Secretary Mellon
 of the Treasury

Washington, Dec 11.---(UED--A resolution calling for impeachment of Secretary of the Treasury Mel- lon will be introduced in the house in about 10 days, Representative Patman, democrat, Texas, said to. day.
 Patman said he had nearly com- pleted gathering data to back up his charges against Mellon. The charges will be based on an old law forbidding the secretary of the treasury to engage in business.
 To meet deficiency of &4O,000 the Isle of Man proposes to in- crease its income, tobacco, beer and gasoline taxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
WITHOUT. BAIL

New York, Dec II - Edward Fisher, 37, of New York, has been held without bail by MaGtstrate Mogilesky in West Farms court on an abandonment charge at the re- quest of Chief of Police McDevitt, of Boston. who said that Fisher had been indicted November ?.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
MISREPRESENTATION

Fall River, Mass, Dec Il - GU. P.)-The Fail River unemployment relief fund committee, which 25 days ago instituted a drive to col lect $1,00O.000, announced to-day that the fund had been oversub- scribed and now amounts to $102,- 530.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
{. GOT BY BEQuEsT

New York, Dec 11--U. P.)-- Andrew P. Lane of Dorchester, Mass, receiver $54,0O0 bequest from the estate of Is sister, Mary A. Delleani, according to the will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

STARTS e3RD YEAR AS PASTOR Somerville, Mass, (UP)--Mon- signor Christopher T. McGrath, 8S, has begun his 63rd year as pastor of St Joseph's church. He was ordained to the priesthood in Bal timore in 1S65.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

Select Christmas Gifts up to $50 value and pay $2 down, $2 weekly. $50 will buy a lot of pretty pieces now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

Special low terms during Christ mas Club Sale and get these Sale Prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

Buy on our Club Plan if you wish. It's the fairest proposition ever offered - anywhere. Thou sands and thousands of Waterbury people will tell you that.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-29
UNDER DEATH SENTENCE
5-5-

In the prisons of "a states, al men and two
women are facing death. Sentences have been
passed and dates of execution set. Unless par
dons and r%eprieves are granted these 143 will
pay the extreme penalty of the crimes of which
they have been convicted. OF course the num-
Der will be reduced by clemency actions of one
sort or another.
New York state leads in this death list, with
20 men waiting for the electric chair. Nearly
all of these are young men, some of them only
boys. The youngest is 18, the oldest Al. Eight
are less than Is. Four are 10 and three 20. CAL
ifornia is second, with Is doomed men in the
death cells. Third is Alabama, with IA. Illinois
and Oklahoma have 10 each, awaiting execu-
ton. North Carolina has eight; Pennsylvania
seven; New Mexico and Ohio six, each; Flori-
da, Georgia and Indiana, four, each; Massachu-
setts and Virginia, three, each; Arkansas, COL
orado, Iowa, Utah and Vermont, one, each.
The foregoing figures are from a recent sur
vey. They may have changed some since the
survey was made. But it is said that never in
all the history Of this nation has the number
of persons at one time under death sentence in
the various states reached as high a mark as
143 before.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-29
Runaway Boy Was
Just haunting Midget

Fallon, Nev.-A report to the sher
iff's office that a runaway boy was
attempting to catch a ride out of
Fallon led Ralph Vannoy, deputy
sheriff, to investigate. He caught the
hitch-hiker and took him into Gus
tody.
Later, investigation proved the
hoy" to be a midget. Major Small,
from a circus and Hollywood pic
lures who was attempting to hitch
hike back to his home in Ohio.
tits easy to pick up rides" Small
said, 'but the cops chase me all the
time because they think / am a run-
away kid"
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-29

erican Federation of Labor suggest a
five-day week, and a six-hour day. At
least they are making an effort.
If we are to maintain the purchas-
ing power Of the masses, wages must
remain intact. If we are to reduce I'M
employment, more men and women
must be put to work. And it seems
logical that these suggestions can and
will remedy and alleviate the condi-
ton to some extent.
Some logical solution must be dis
covered, which will permanently and
uninterruptedly employ the working
men. 1.-The dole" is a detestable ghost
which we all fear. 1t can charity,
and the American people are not &C
customed to being relieved by that
kind of measure. Any legislative meas
ure which deals with alleviating and
assisting the working man in times of
distress means aims. We sincerely hope
that the capitalists will not force the
government to those measures.
The dormancy with which the cap
~italists are treating this problem, is
admittance on their part of their in
ability to cope with the situation, or
possibly they are taking that II don't
care attitude.
A ToBLEss WORKER.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-29
FACTS ABOUT / R

If the nations fire bill for 1880 were paid
by a per capita tax, the cost to every person
in the United States would be $4.16. The esti-
mated property loss announced for the year
by the National Board of Fire Underwriters
was $499, ,172. This figure is $36,126,410
above the preliminary estimate made last jan
uary on the basis of reports of insurance COM
panies and $32,234,716 more than for 1929.
1t has been estimated that six churches or
chapels suffer from fire loss every "a hours;
that fire causes damage to II public buildings
.(including hospitals, schools and ~institutions)
and 1,114 dwellings, or an average of one ev-
cry minute and a half; that in a day and night
there are 1872 farm and 1S5 mercantile build
ing fires.
The entire fire loss, figuring the cost of up
keep of fire fighting organizations, is estimat-
ed at Lip, 100000.
1t is interesting to note that more fires oc-
cur in the winter than in the summer months,
and it is estimated by fire chiefs hat there are
a third more fires at night than during the
daylight hours. In industries and mercantile
risks there is a sharp increase in the number
of fires directly after closing hours, estimated
at between 81 and IS per cent. Processes are
left ~unguarded in the rush to get away from
the plant or store and many things are for
gotten, sometimes resulting in fires.
Further analysis of official figures disclos-
ed that &c per cent of all fires occurred in
homes, and that last year there were 1927
deaths due to fires. Of fire losses in which loss
of life occurred, 66 per cent were in the cities
Of lives lost in dwellings so per cent were
children under 10 years of age. Of the total
number Of all deaths by fire, "a per cent oc-
Cured as the result of misuse of inflammable
liquids and Fl per cent from fires ignited by
open flames. The problem which confronts
the American people today is that of waste
and carelessness. Only through their elimina-
ton may we expect a reasonable amount of
true progress and lasting prosperity.
Those interested in fire prevention are fire.
quently asked if thee are any signs of a de-
crease in fire losses or if progress has been made
in educating the public. Undoubtedly the ed
vocational work has been very important but
the total loss in the United States is still at al
most a record high level and there can be no
talk about progress in educational work along
fire prevention lines until statistics reflect the
inprovenaeneia the total fire losses. New haz-
ards, new property and a new generation of
property owners make the fire prevention eff
fort an unceasing struggle.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-29
To Act AS Best Man
In Ex-Wife's Wedding

New York.-When Adolph Erd-
mann, wealthy coal merchant, was
married to June Ramsey, Broadway
beauty, eighteen years ago, his best
man was his lifelong friend, Sabine
de Barreneschea Maraschio, millionaire
Cuban sugar planter.
Now, June Ramsey, divorced from
Erdmann for several years, is to wed
de Barreneschea Maraschio, and the best
man is to be her former husband.
The wedding took place aboard
Erdmann's yacht, some place off the
Connecticut coast.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-29
NORTH CAROLINA
WEEKLY REVIEW


The following record of industrial
activity lists items showing invest
ment of capital, employment of labor
and business activities and opportuni-
ties.
Canton-Construction started on
new Haywood County Courthouse
and Jail building.
Walter Haines leased 20 acres of
Barber lands on Midland Road and
will construct night golf course.
Wilmington-Will Render opened
new florist shop in Southern build
ing.
High Point-Bids opened for cree
ton of new sewage pump station to
replace present facilities near Henry
D. Perry property on East Lexington
avenue.
Mathematical Bros. to establish
mortuary in Bennett home at south
west corner of Main and Fort streets.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. nearing COM
pletion on new school building.
Marion-Crawford F. James pur-
chased Mariana Hotel property and
will remodel structure for drug store,
barber shop, bus station and waiting
room.
Williamston-Electric Supply Co.
oroenaI for h11ciroeSc r., Rowan 80 h1J1II-
ing on Washington street.
High Point-Premier Manufacture
ing Co., furniture plant on English
street, resumed operations.
Maiden-J. Smith Campbell pur-
chased plant. of Maiden Chair Co. and
will start operation Don
observation-disclosures Hotel being
repaired.
Edenton-Bids opened for construc-
ton of negro school building on Oak
um street.
High Norris Co.
furniture plant resumed operations.
Freeman-Dunbar Theater will OPP
en- SOC with new sound equipment.
Siler City-Alston Brooks purchas-
ed insurance agency of Page Corpora
ton here.
Laurel-Hot Springs road opened to
traffic.
Wanchese-Work progressing rap
idly on road improvement in this city.
Lexington - Construction to be
started Immediately on new apartment
house of IS apartments to be located
on corner of Third avenue, West and
Park streets.
Selma-Progressive Chain Store op-
ened store in this city, on West An
derson street.
High Point-Building permits issu-
ed in this city for first 26 days of
September totaled $4,000.
Smithfield-Work underway on
Woman's Clubhouse building, North
Second street.
Goldsboro - Ladies' ready-to-wearl
store opened for business on West
Center street.
Salisbury - Newly hardsurfaced
road from Iredell county line to this
place officially opened to traffic.
Highlands-Louis Edwards erecting
woodworking shop on Main street
east of Central house.
~Goldsboro-Montgomery Ward &
Co. moved to new quarters on Wal
nut street.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-29
MANS THOUGHTS

A mans thoughts must be going. Whilst he
is awake, the working of his mind is as con-
slant as the beating of his pulse. He can no
more stop the one than the other. Hence, if
our thoughts have nothing to act upon, they
act upon themselves. They acquire a corrosive
quality; they become in the last degree irk-
some and tormenting.-Paley.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-29
SUGGESTS PLANS FOR RECOVERY

Julius H. Barnes, Chairman of the board of
the United States Chamber of Commerce, pro-
poses a comprehensive and detailed program
of national and international endeavor to re-
store confidence, stimulate business enterpris-
es, and free the world from the 'paralyzing'
psychology of depression.
He suggests:
'First-Join the world court.
"Second-Prepare to support a sound pro-
gram of international finance to follow the
short moratorium. t~2< II
hiird----preess for efffeaective results from the
coming disarmament conference.
"Fourth-Stretch and spread employment
to the utmost.
"Fifth-Revise the 4o-year-old antitrust
laws which today destroy the small business.
'Slxth-Frame our tax requirements to
spread where it can be borne without injury.
'"Seventh-Give regulated industry a fair
chance to maintain earnings and credit.
"EighthrExercise economy in national ex-
penditures.
"Ninth-Reassure the individual American
that we shall preserve the tradition of private
enterprise.
"Tenth-Continue to adjust the protective
tariff.
"Eleventh-Use the great reservoir of Am
erican sympathy in caring for cases of indi-
vidual misfortune.
"Twelfth-Avoid in any form, donations
from the national treasury"
And Albert H. Wiggin, head of the worlds
largest bank, says IF tariffs, reparations and
inter-allied debts are lowered, and if Germany
and France settle their differences, the Unit
ed States soon will be doing business as usual. D
Mr.. Wiggin, chairman of the governing
board of the Chase National Bank and chair
man Of the international committee which
studied the German credit situation at the sug-
gestion of the London conference, expressed
that opinion as he arrived home from Europe.
1.-THE business depression is worldwide" he
told reporters. Normal business conditions
will not prevail in the United States until there
is purchasing power in Europe, South Ameri-
ca and Asia, and until Europe and particular
ly England and Germany-can. function nor
mally.
"England and Germany already have taken
vigorous action, but they need the help of the
rest of the world, and particularly the United
States and France.
1.-THE gold of the world is concentrated in
few hands. The extension of credit is neces-
sary, but credit alone is not enough, nor can
adequate credit be given under existing condi-
tons.
"In my judgment, an adequate program for
reviving confidence and for establishing a
sound basis for credit is contained in the re-
port of the Basic committee.
II believe prompt action along the lines of
this report will speedily turn the course of
world affairs so that the necessary credit to
other nations can be extended and the United
States again do business as usual"
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-29
MAKING A-LIVING

If you're interested in making a living"
then nobody can help you. If, on the other
hand, you are interested in making a life, get
serious about your business, make the neces-
sary sacrifices for success, and you will be sur
prised how others will become interested in
you.-Excbange.