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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
|CONLON POSSES
 HAT IN RING
Seeks City Clerkship as Compromise Candidate
 of Party
A PROMINENT CITIZEN

William A. Conlon, we'll known local resident, is the latest to make a bid to the growing list of aspir- ants for the democratic nomination of city clerk. However, MT. Conlon seeks to enter the race, 1t is under stood, merely as compromise candidate and not in opposition to any of hte present avowed aspir- ants in the race. MT. Conlon stat ed, in entering the race, that there are so many candidates in the race that the delegates, in the interest of harmony, will be compelled to choose a dark horse.
 In case the delegates and candi- dates themselves are not able to agree harmoniously upon one of the candidates now in the field, MT. Conlon believes he would make a satisfactory compromise choice. He makes it clear that he is not out in opposition to any of the candi- dates now in the field. Of course, he stated, the party chiefs at first considered the large number of candidates running as a good sign, holding the view that it meant so many more good workers for the cause.
 But as it now is, unless dark horse Is chosen, he said, it may act as a boomerang on each one. MT. Conlon believes that the nom- ination should not depend on whether a man resides in one ward or another. He takes the same stand on the question of whether a man has been a good football, baseball or basketball player. He contends that the choice should be made by the delegates after they have considered the subject from all angles.
 He said: "I contend the dele gates should pick the nominee on 100 point basis rating as follows: 40 points allowed for ability to handle the duties of the office, per sonal qualifications and accom- plishments and character; 40 points allowed candidates who have work l ed the hardest for and in the in- terest of the party; 10 points, fof ability as an organizer and as a de- | batter and public speaker; and 1C points for the candidate who is really entitled to recognition and who shows the proper backing from his district
 MT. Conlon is a past president of St. Mary's Alumni association He is past chief ranger of the Foresters of America and was g state delegate for the organization twice. He has been prominent 1T the affairs of the Knights of Co., lumbus, the Ancient Order of Hi bernians and aie various churche: of the city. He was for many yeari identified with the South End foot ball team as player and manager He was born in the fifth ward a! were his other nine brothers ant sisters. The family lived there 2! years. He is a graduate of St Mary's parochial school, the Cros by Continuation school and thu Crosby evening school. In the lat ter institution he followed a com
 mercial course and later attended Ste Bonaventure's college and sem
 mary.
 He is a brother of Very Rev
 Thomas Conlon, O. P, pastorial di
 rector of the Holy Name societie
 of the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19

Lakewood, Me, Sept 19-The steadily mounting sentiment, as expressed by widely known bus!- ness leaders, that industry acknow- ledge some direct obligation in re- lation to employment stabilization, was reiterated here this evening before the New England Council by James w. Hook of New Haven, Conn.,, chairman of the Councifs Industrial committee, chairman of the Connecticut commission on employment stabiliZation, and member of the presidents organi- zation on unemployment relief.
 Addressing the council at the evening session of it's twenty fourth quarterly meeting. MT Hook declared that industry's obligation Is to its stable employees" and to them only. He urged the main- tenance of reserves by manage ment to provide funds with which to maintain stable employees in time of depressed business.
 "The unemployed fall into three classes" MT Hook declared. First there are the 'unemployables,' who represent about 25 per cent of the total unemployed. These 'unemployables' must be taken care of by charity, as in normal times.
 "Second there are the 'casuais' or nomadic workers, representing about 35 per cent of the total un- employed. These must be provid- ed for by forwardly planned pub lie works that can be released for construction during periods of bad business.
 Third, there are the stable workers representing the balance or 40 per cent of the total unem- ployed.
 "The stable worker" MT Hook said, lis the person who wants tt work, who has dedicated his lift to working for others, who is ar important part of the community in which he lives, and who is ab' solutely essential to the success c1 the business for which he labors. Ut is this group, and this group 1 only, toward which industry, as an integral part of society, should feel a direct obligation.
 New England industry must ex- ert itself to set its own house in order, lessen costs of production increase its transportation facilities and make its goods and services sought after in the markets of the world. To do this. of course, re- quires planning. planning inidvidu- ally and planning collectively. And by this I most certainly do not mean a Soviet Russia type of plan- ming conceived by a central auto- cratic planning commission and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
Joyride Brings
 Fine of 5
Naugatuck Youth Admits Lack of License to
 Drive

A fine of $5 and costs was the price Finton Norton, 2S, of 292 High street, Naugatuck, was ob- liged to pay to-day for little joy ride with friends to Waterbury last evening. The young man was found behind the wheel of car parked on Bank street. He admitted that he was the driver and also ac- knowledged the fact that he was not a licensed operator. He was arrested by Patrolman Thomas Phelan. The officers attention was attracted to the scene by the noisy laughter of two girl companions and a boy friend of the accused. The patrolman had the car taken to police headquarters.
 The machine is the property oi Edward Smith of 50 Morton street. He had loaned 1t to Norton on con- dition that it would be returned be- fore 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. When Morton failed to return Smith complained to the Nauga, tuck authorities that the car had been stolen. When the Waterbury authorities took possession of the car they notified Naugatuck ana the owner came here and claimed his property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19

A man who is giving generously to the unemployment fund and Is willing to see 1t through until bet ter times comes. states that he be- lieves this an opportune time to make improvements in many of the streets laid out years ago when nobody thought Waterbury ever would be the great industrial com munity it now is.
 "In a crowded street." he states. when a man in charge of car keeps well to the right in turning a sharp corner he is forced to get out into the right of way of the other fellow on the street he IS turninfg into. Where these cor ners can be cut off so that car could keep close to the curb in- stead of being obliged to make 8 turn which puts it in front of an approaching vehicle. the matter should be attended to now. In this way the public would derive some real benefit out of the funds now
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19

ter of a century has honestly hand led our finances. Brother Moran is bald, very bald. He was receiving a little border trim from Brother "Bill' Corbett, our village barber, last week. During brief discus- sion on pates, Ed" asked: Do you know the cause of my badness? ?" hair falling out had something to Well" Bill replied, I suspect your do with it."
 Everybody is always glad to see Past Exalted Ruler, Bob" Mo- Cormack, who, by the way, is the niftiest dresser around this burg. a second Berry Wall, if that's the way they spell 1t. "I see that the president favors a moratorium for a year to aid Germany" says Bob. Well" that's all right, but do wish the powers that be would give this country a morator- ium for Volsteadism.' And here we rise up in the seventh inning to say: Good for you. Bob."
 Brother "Bill" Stanton who um- pires ball games and runs shows. wants the Elks to put on a mins- trel show. "Bill" says he has-some good ones on the women folks and told me a few (confidentially) so keen them to yourself. One was Of a man who did not speak to his wife for a whole year. "Why?" the end man will ask. Bill" says the answer is: Because did not want to interrupt her" Another one was of a bride who told the groom that she would insist on the word "obey" being left out of the cere- mony. Quite right" said MT Groom, "awedding is really no place for joking"
 The last one along this line that "Bill" gave to me was where one brother asked the other: "Is your wife hard to please?" "Not at all, ' was the answer. "almost anyone can please her but me-"
 "If Brother Stanton puts on a minstrel show" shouts out Brother "Jim" Clifford, tell him heard oi a brother who swallowed a collar button this morning" Well" said l the Missus. for the first time In your life you know where it now is, anyway" And then "Jim" sprung this wild one: The wife looked al hubby's feet and remarked: "Oh | wearing your socks wrong side out now, eh? Some new style?" No, | answered the timid soul. "my feet ] got hot and I turned the hose on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
Citizen Advocates {
 Cutting Curbs
Believes Under-EmpIOyed Should Be Put to Work
 Eliminating Sharp Corners

being raised to aid the unemployed of the city.
 This" he added, must not De taken as a criticism of anything now being done under the direction of the Mutual Aid committee. I am mentioning it because am convinced that 1t would minimize the risk of accident on the public streets. If you look around. you will see that many of our insect ing streets were laid out with sharp corners so that one has to pull out a long distance to get in- to one street from another. With round corners a car could swing around into the next street ana still keep close to the curb, some- thing which is not possible when the curb is on a straight line clear out to the other street. This would not entail a large expense and could be done without hear ings because instead of being in- jured the abutting owners would have no claim for damages and the public would be greatly benefited; Drivers of motor vehicles would appreciate it. It should be the means of saving the life of one human being it would be well worth the labor and expense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
More Infantile
 Paralysis Cases
Health Dept Report Two New Cases in Past
 "A Hours

The daily report of the health department relative to the infan- tile paralysis situation here indi- cated two new cases developing within the past twenty-four hours.
 There are now 22 active cases in Waterbury. Since the first evidence of the epidemic was noted here 1O6 cases have been recorded. Four young victims were released from the quarantine restrictions this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
Clyde Pangborn
 and Hernden to
 Get Their Permit

Tokio, Sept 1s.-OP)-Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon, Jr. American aviators who recently were fined for photographing Japanese Qualifications, received government permit to-day to at tempt a nonstop flight across the Pacific ocean.
 The permit was awarded after a long delay and number of restric- tions accompanied it. Aviation authorities specified that the take off must be made from Sabishiro Beach before October 15. and that in the event of their failure a second permit would not be issued.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
Industry Obligated
 To Stable Employees
James W. Hook of New Haven Tells N. E. Council ln=
 dustry Should Look After Them First

forced upon industry by an all powerful dictator. I mean, rather, a type of planning that stirs indi- vidual management to it's highest efforts and that enables that man. agement to check it's action and policies with successful methods used and proved elsewhere to have been possible and effective. I mean the kind of planning that will squarely face the evils of unbridled competition, destructive govern mental restraint, absentee owner ship and security pobbing financial profiteering.
 "We need plan that will help us to answer why more than one half of the corporations making tax returns for the year 1929 showed no net income, and we need a plan to help us evaluate what the effect upon our nation will be fl the present tendency to gather in- dividual industries under the con- trol and management of a central source, continues
 |. MT Hook attacked the war debt problem at another point in his address and declared that he would like to see the New England coun. cil conduct a study preparatory tc taking position on the problem
 Nothing would do more to re- move the capitalistic world from the shackles of depression than tht wiping of 40 or 50 billion dollar! of international debts off the bal ance sheet of the world," he said.
 What thinking man of to-da! believes that these debts will eve be paid" he asked. "The United States already has in its vault practically half of the gold in tn world. She will not accept paymen in kind. The drastic drop in com
 modity prices has increased tn | debts enormously-so much so i fact, that they are much greate today that when the War ended Make no mistake about it, whel | the moratorium ends next Jun our country will have to make ; very definite decision on the who'll war debt problem"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
WATER SUPPLY
 IN GOOD SHAPE
Surplus Rains of Past Summer Keep Reser=
 vOirs at High Level
HIGHEST IN YEARS

Connecticut's water supplies nave weathered the summer months this wear in far better condition than In either of the last two years when continued scarcity of rainfall month upon month eliminated last summer and fall with the worst drought in the history of the state. In fact, this year there has not been a single instance of water shortage anywhere in the state, even the reservoirs which were most seriously hit by last year dryness having fully recovered.
 Precipitation figures tabulated by the United States weather bu- reau show that there was a super abundance of rainfall in Connec- ticut during March, April, May and June and that the deficiency in rainfall as compared with the nor mai for July and August was very slight. Since the first of the year there has been a surplus in preci- pitation as compared with the nor nal of slightly more than two inches, while a year ago this time the deficiency had grown to ap- proximately eight inches.
 May and June were chiefly re- sponsible for the high water in the reservoirs this summer. Combined these months contributed a surplus of rainfall amounting to 4.44 inch. es. July and August together had a rain shortage of only 1.2S inch es, leaving a surplus for the GUS tomarily drier months of 3.16 inch es. This was followed by terriffit downpour on September 2 and which alone totaled 2.0S inches and which sent tons of water pour ing over the spillways of the reser voirs in those sections where thu storm hit with most severe inten
 sity. Water flooding over the dam
 and spillways has been a familla
 sight this summer for the first tim
 in two years, precipitation not hay
 ing equalled the normal since ls2s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
ITALIAN SOLDIER
 GETS BACK HOME

Gorizia. Italy, September 1s - (UP) = Giuseppe Marinich, 40, who enlisted in the Austrian army in 1913 returned to his home here today and told of spending the years since the World war in Rus sian prison camps. He said he was captured by the Russians and sent to many camps. finally to Si- beria. He worked his way home and found his aged mother still alive. According to Marinich. over 5000 Austrian prisoners are still in Siberia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
PUBLIC QUESTIONS LEGALITY OF PENCIL
Claim Hamilton Park Field Should
 Not Be Enclosed
School Authorities, on Other Hand, Aver Proposed Action Only Solution to Athletic Deficit That Marks Yearly Record at Both Crosby and Wilby

in need of such a field, recom- mended the suggestion and it is expected that the board of educa- ton will take action at their next meeting. The officials sponsored the argument that basketball and baseball are losing propositions and dent their athletic treasury considerably while football is their only sport which annually shows balance and thus makes 1t possi- ble for Crosby and Wilby to con- tinue baseball and basketball.
 With an open field, as Hamilton park is now and has been for the past years, the officials state they can't collect what they should from a football game there as they would be able with an enclosed field. If the fence is built it does not mean that the city will charge admission for skating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19

Considerable public and editorial comment is engendered by the pro- posed action of enclosing Hamilton park athletic field with a six foot wire fence which will allow Cros- by and Wiiby high school athletic authorities to charge a small en- trance fee to Itheir athletic contests which they believe will eliminate their treasury deficit so evident from athletic contests since Brass co park became memory.
 Many local fans have voiced their opinions pro and con. The work on the proposed fence has not started yet, but it is expected that workmen will get going with in the next few days. The legality of a fence is being questioned by some of the public.
 High school officials, desperately
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
Prof Kane May Get Release on
 $15,OOO Bonds

Hampton, Va. Sept 19-(UP) - (UP)-Prof Elisha Kent Kane was expected to gain his release under $15,000 bond today while authori- ties here and in Knoxville, Tenn, continued search for further evil dence in connection with the drowning of his wife near here last Friday.
 Letters written by Kane to his wife and affectionate notes from Mrs Kane to her husband were found last night. They were added to the letters written by E. H. D., known as Miss Betty Dodd, New York city who is said to have ex- jressed great friendship for the professor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
OBITUARY

MAZZIOTTI-Donato Mazziotti. age 49 years, died last evening at the Middletown State hospital. He came to this city from Italy 30 years ago.
 MT Mazziotti is survived by one brother, Michael of this city, and one sister. Mrs Antonio DeMartines of Italy.
 The body was removed to the funeral home of Nicholas A. Mai orano, 267 Bank street, from where the funeral will be held Monday morning at a time to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
Mike Ryan Turns Colurnnist Again
And Here's What He Says About His
 Brother Elks

but a certain brother was telling him how extravagant was his wife q asked her tonight if she thought dresses grew on trees" said hubby and she answered that she heard the first dress came from there Can you beat that?" he continued "No wonder I'm fat and bald. A mans hair and stomach come out at the same time."
 And speaking of bald heads al- ways bring to your mind our fa- nous star Secretary, Brother Ed Moran, who for more than a quar-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
Short Change
 Artist at Work Victinlized Maurice Hunt
 Out of SlO

Maurice c. Hunt, wire chief of the Western Union company's To- cal office, reported to the police early this morning that he had been victimized by a short change artist. It cost MT. Hunt $10 to be- come initiated to the operation of the old game.
 The manner in which it worked was not explained in the police re- port, but MT. Hunt assured the po- lice that he knows his $10 has van- ished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
TYPOGRAPHICAL
 UNION REJECTS IT

Boston, September 19 - (UP) - A proposal for enactment of a five-day week by mandatory law was rejected by a vote of 150 to 100 at last nights session of the International Typographical Union convention.
 Delegates accepted the recom- mendations of their laws commit tee to endeavor to obtain the five day week through negotiation and conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
ZEPPELIN ON WAY

Las Palmas, Canary Islands. Sept 19-(UP)-The Graf Zeppelin passed west of the Canary Islands at 7:3O a. m. to-day local time In route to Pernambuco. A radio from the Zeppelin said the flight was progressing without incident. The ships position was 24.30 north 10.26 west,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
DARTMOUTH UNAFFECTED

Hanover, N. H., Sept 19-(UP) The business depression has not reduced Dartmouth's colleges student body. Indeed the 2261 students registered this year repre- sent an increase of 61 over last year. And this years freshman class of 694 is the biggest in his tory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
wHAT TICKET COSTS.

Columbia, Mo, Sept 19-A season football ticket at the University of Missouri costs seven bushels of apples, or parsnips. or what have you. Director of athletics Brewer accepted an offer of i4 bushels of apples for two tickets, then an- nounced the ticket-produce rate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Rocco sali- nardi will take place Monday morning at 8:45 o'clock from the home, 26 Ridge street. to Our Lady of Lourdes church. where q mass of requiem will be celebrat- cd at e:45 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
SUGAR KING BROKE

Burlington, Vt, Sept 19-(UP)- Listing liabilities of $S,221,046 and assets of only $101,101, George C. Cary of St Johnsbury, known as "the maple sugar king" has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. His company is the worlds largest maple sugar concern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19

The British Medical Register contains the names of bb,2s1 doc- tors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19

A quick drying lacquer has been invented for wallpaper to aid in keeping it clean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19

MAzEI0TTE--In Mlddietown Sept le, 1881 Donate MazsIotti of this city. Funeral Monday morning. tfnsa tatags
Evening star., 1931-06-18

the earth, come rs messages through
the depth and tell us facts about those
deep portions Of the sphere" he said.
DR.. Day Is director Of the geophysical
laboratory of the Carnegie Institution
Of washington and is chairman OF the
institutions Advisory Committee on
Seismology, the study Of earthquakes.
zone of the new discoveries Is that
the earth is made UP Of concentric
Shells" he revealed. These shells are
tens to hundreds Of miles in thickness,
transmit earthquake waves differently
and at different speeds, and from the
effect which they have on earthquake
waves coming from distant points the
seismclogist Is able to determine many
facts regarding the constitution Of the
earth'S interior.
"The deeper layers transmit waves
at higher speeds than the outer layers
end the core of the earth transmits
only one of the two kinds Of waves
found in every earthquake.
cit is believed by some that the
earth's core is in 'semi-fluid or molten
condition because Of this observation.
Earthquakes are not chance phe-
nomena and should not be regarded
superstitiously. but are the results Of
definite causes which are gradually
Evening star., 1931-06-18
BLACKSMITH BELIEVED
VICTIM OF PARAL YSIS
Timothy shugrue, 72, Found in
Wood Lot, Reported in
Critical Condition.

Timothy shugrue, u, who was found
in q semi-cbnscious condition In a
wood lot near Conduit road yesterday,
still Is in critical condition at Emer-
gency Hospital. apparently suffering
from paralytic stroke as wen as from
exposure.
A theory that Shugrue, a retired
blacksmith, may have been slugged and
robbed, was dissipated when his pocket
book containing $40 was found intact.
Doctors said he had apparently suf-
fered stroke.
The man was found by Policeman H.
A. Mechem, seventh precinct, after a
search had been instituted by Mrs.
Mary Shugrue, his wife. He had not
recovered sufficiently today to tell what
had happened to him, although his
condition was said to be slightly i'm
proved.
Evening star., 1931-06-18
WILL FEED CHILDREN

Los Angeles Donates $4,000 to
Provide Meals for Youngsters.
LOS ANGELES, June 18 (P.-The
sympathies of the city toward 10000
school children today had resulted in
collection Of fund Of $4,000 to pro-
vide lunches through the Summer,
averting q crisis which threatened to
deprive the children Of at least one
meal q day.
The donations came from hundreds Of
citizens, including many motion picture
people, corporations and civic organi-
nations.