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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
Little Change In
 < Market Past Week
Dstinet Improvement in General Sentiment and Great er eegree of Certainty in Weeks Transactions

opment of new possibilities in basic
 industry. Banking is in fair way to be better protected and provided
 for than heretofore, and bids fair to receive it's due share of atten- tion. There is now primarily need to overcome inertia and to relieve the minds of investors of the doubts which they invariably have felt in the past as 8 result of the remarkable developments of past months in all parts of the world.
 In spite of ups and downs, such as a market under present condi- tions must expect, there is a dis tinct improvement in sentiment and this will be beneficial as soon as the general public comes to feel that the worst of the depression has been seen. Greater strength in the commodities markets has been an added evidence of a better at- titude on the part of the commun- ity toward buying in general. It is undoubtedly too early to count confidently upon any broad or gen. eral movement upward in the stock market, yet clearly a minimum of risk is incurred in making pur- chases on recessions such as occur from time to time. Let some of the uncertainty on crucial subjects al- ready referred to be cleared away and the recurrence to a more nor mai standard of buying stocks as we'll as goods may be expected, with the strengthening of prices which is an inevitable accompani-
 ment of such conditions. Those
 who have made their purchases while prices are around present
 levels will then enjoy the advan-
 tage accruing to all early corners.
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 letter carrier. asks $10,000 and Mrs Griffin seeks $25,000 damages according to the papers prepared by Attorney Herman J. Weisman. The writs were served by Deputy Sheriff Benjamin J. Brady.
 According to the complaints MT and Mrs Griffin had alighted from a Watertown bound trolley at May nard avenue and had taken but a few steps past the front of the car when they were struck by the car operated by the defendant Spin ney and owned by the Chevrolet company. MT Griffin was taken to the Waterbury hospital where he died a few hours later. Mrs Griffin sustained among other injuries a fractured pelvis and internal in- juries which will incapacitate her permanently, the suit alleges.
 The defendant is charged with negligence in that he passed the trolley car on the left at a rate of speed that prevented him from having control of his car. In Mrs Griffins suit it is alleged that she was 23 years of age at the time of the accident and in excellent health and that as result of the collision she will be unable to perform her usual household duties for long period of time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31

New York = In one of my more statistical moments l figured out that an average S5 hat would wind | up by costing a New Yorker a hun | dred dollars, or whereabouts. | The figures were based on the supposition that the owner of the hat went about a bit. Thus, if he | ate in places other than lunch counters, he would check his beanie a couple of times day and run up a bill of $60 a year. If he went out nights and dropped in at a dance, whether in night spot, a | speakeasy, a Chinese restaurant or a hotel dansant, the tariff would ] be two-bits more perhaps as much as $100 a year in all. Just to give you an idea of what a hat is worth to almost everyone except yourself: few months ago the concession in the New Waldorf hotel was sold. It brought almost $45,000!
 Something like a million dollars is said to be invested in little GOODS where you and I and all the rest of us toss our hat for the evening. Gazing fondly upon one or two of my vintage hats. I often wonder why pay good cigar money to protect 1t.
 After all. it's all velvet. or should I have said felt? - to the gent who bets on a hat concession. If trade comes in, all the conces- sionaire has to do is go around col lecting. The space was already there! So were the racks. And the investment in the hat is yours. So the concession holder gambles on the prospect of people showing up and paying his rent.
 Figure how many people have to show up to get back $45,000!
 Yet, am told, the smart boys of the hat check world figure on something like 50 per cent net on their investment.
 On paper, $45.000 may appear to be quite a long shot where other peoples hats are concerned.
 But the hotel concerned has a dozen dining rooms and there are scores of private parties, dinners and other goings on. The turn over runs into thousands of hats.
 In the old days, when night clubs could be mentioned in the present tense. a corporation was supposed to control most of the hat check
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
Mystery Man Is Found Dying
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(Continued from Page 1) he once knew Patrick Butler of Cleveland who used to attend so- cial affairs at the school.
 The Kriskey boy said Batler re- ceived an acceptance slip from a New York publishing house few days before he died from alcohol ism. The boy did not recall the name of the publisher and the slip could not be found.
 If I should die I want the pro- ceeds to go to my sister in Cleve- land" Butler said, according to Kriskey.
 One of the manuscripts. writ ten with pen and ink, carried the inscription Patrick Butler. P. o. Box 23, Auburn, Me-" at the bot tom.
 Mrs Croft told a United Press correspondent last night she did not recall ever having had a memory book" such as the one found in Buffers suitcase. A few moments later police arrived with the book and she recognized 1t, she said, as one she had discarded in Philadelphia 10 years ago.
 Croft, a New York business man who lives in this fashionable su- burban town, said he was mem Der of the Princeton football team. Among the pictures in the album was a group photograph of the Princeton squad. r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
SUBWAY MAN COMPLIES
 HIS OWN ENCYCLOPEDIA

Five years ago Arthur Carlson, subway worker of Brooklyn, N. Y. began to clip interesting articles from magazines. Now he has a 140-page encyclopedia" that would be the envy of many a scrapbook devotee. Spending eight hours day, it would take about a week or two, he estimates, to read it through, says Popular Science Monthly. A dozen or more complete articles may be placed on one page. by the ingenious method Carlson devised. They are not pasted flat but are neatly hinged at one edge with gummed tape. the larger clippings over tapping the smaller. By this space saving system he has managed to cram an enormous amount of in- formation into a single volume. Many of the clippings are grouped under special headings as "Astron- omy," Codes" Police" Speeds and "Timepieces."
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Deposit Box
 of Mayor Walker
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tained an order directing Sherwood to show cause Friday why he should not be held in contempt and his property seized for failing to honor a subpoena of the com mittee. The committee wanted to question him about business rela- tions with Walker.
 Dispatches from Mexico City quoted Sherwood as saying:
 "I know of nobody more com petent to answer for his own af- fairs than the mayor himself" Walker has declined comment.
 Sherwood denied he had been employed by Walker or by New York city. He left a well-paid job as "new business man" for the Bank of Manhattan early in August when the Hofstadter com mittee first sought him.
 Seabury's aides stated, without quoting figures, that city deposits in the Bank of Manhattan in creased materially after Sherwood S employment. This brought the following reply from Park A. Row ley. president of the bank:
 There was. absolutely no con- nection between Mir Sherwood be- coming a new account man at the bank and the subsequent increase in city deposits. The bank pur- chased more than $120.000,000 of New York city securities direct from the city and we would logi- cally be entitled to some deposits"
 Meanwhile 1t developed that Harris, who Seabury says tele- phoned Sherwood in Mexico City and communicated with Walker. was treasurer of the Jamaica Cen tral Railways company and direc- tor of its subsidiary, Jamaica Busses, Inc, which is seeking a bus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
Congress May Enter
 The Hoover Dispute
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1 clearly entitled to a presumption of innocence with respect to such | extraordinary charges pending their examination by a competent authority,
 'We say this with all due re- spect to the eminence of the ac- | cusers."
 The Daily News, a tabloid, said: Well, we want to be compelled to apologize to the president, too. "A newspapers policy about the navy doesn't matter a whole hell of lot. But the presidents policy about the navy may matter whole hell of a lot.'
 The New York Times said:
 '"The president proposes to go about it (sift the charges) in one way; congress will doubtless choose way of it's own"
 Boston, Oct 31-(UP)-The Bos- ton Herald (republican) said edi- torially today that President Hoo- yer ''has taken the Navy league a little too seriously.' The league, the Herald said, was frankly propagandist organiZa- tion with the avowed purpose ito persuade congress to build navy second to noI1e."
 'It is difficult to see from this distance just what the presidents s probe will accomplish, although we admire his determination that a slur at his good faith shall not go 4unchaHenger." s ft-'i
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
Name Donovan
 School Trustee
Bishop Milan Appoints Superintendent as Connecticut Representative of Catholic Summer Institution

lespie, an attorney of New York that he name someone from the state of Connecticut to be a mem Der of the board of trustees of the Catbolic summer school. The bishbp knows of no one who would fill the position with more distinc- ton than you. Consequently, ne directed me to write you ana ash if you would accept this appoin'' ment. n 10,
 Would you be kind enough 10 ie' the bishop know at your coh- venience. s+aan,
 With expression of much esteem
 Sincerely yours,
 Secretary. Dr Michael Donovan,
 Sunerintendent of Schools, Waterbury, Connecticut. .,.
 Dr Donovan has accepted the annointment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
THE WATERBURY LODGE OF ELKS
Mrs B. Vallee Wearing Em- press Eugenie Hat Won
 First Prize
OTHER AWARDS MADE

The annual Halloween mas querade and dance of the Water bury Lodge of Elks was held at Elks' hall last night with nearly 200 in attendance. A turkey din- ner was served after midnight and , dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. Mrs Benjamin LaVallee dressed in her grandmother's cos- tune which included an Empress Eugenie hat won first prize as the best appearing lady. Harry Cor don in an attractive pirate costume was awarded first prize honors in the mems class.
 Judges were Representative Daniel Mahaney, Michael Morrissey and James Calvin. Costumes were of wide variety. There were pirates, cowboys, clowns, chefs, fairy queens, gypsy and adagio dancers. Plumb ing Inspector James Walker made an attractive picture as chef in white costume and Mrs Walker was dressed as a fairy queen.
 Jerry Squires came in after the prizes were awarded in a combina- tion costume that had everyone guessing. William F. Pollard was chairman of the entertainment committee that was in charge of the affair. The Hollywood Inn orchestra furnished the dance music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31

New York, Oct 3l.-General financial conditions have shown but little change during the past week or more, and to-day the fu- ture is still directly dependent upon the establishment of a greater de- gree of certainty as regards under lying elements in the situation. Of these, the most important is evil dently the prospects of the rail- roads. and there Is reason for thinking that. if this phase of the outlook could be cleared up, others would promptly follow suit. Busi- ness is marking time, with nothing in sight to cause new or uneXpect- ed anxiety. It waits upon the devel-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
Waterbury Woman
 for Committee
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 woman to fill the vacancy on the state central committee now exist ing. This vacancy was caused not long ago when Mrs Alice K. Mooney of the 16th district died. The woman chosen as her success sor must come from the 16th. dis trict.
 Much importance is attached to the selection made here at this time to fill the vacancy. It is re- ported that the local democrats are not any too anxious to place, anybody on the state central com. mittee who will be too favorable to the present heads of the state or ganization, especially Labor Com missioner Joseph Tone. Waterbury has been sighted by Governor Will bur l.. Cross and Commissioner Tone and this city, like other com munities, is reported as preparing to return the same compliment, with the first opportunity present. ing itself in the naming of wo- man from the local 18th district who will not be any too favorable to the state organizations wishes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
FUNERALS

The funeral of Michael J. Molloy of A Maple avenue, Derby, was held yesterday morning at 9:3o o'clock from the home to St. Mary's church. Derby, where a requiem mass was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev John J. Barney. Mrs J. J. Mccarthy presided at the organ and John R. Shields sang Ave Maria" and Calvary. Del egations from the Foresters of America and Knights of Columbus, of which the deceased was a member, were present. Interment took place in Mt. St. Peters ceme- tery, Derby. The pallbearers were: John Calwell, James Began, Alfred Moffatt, John Kane, Thomas Ma guire, and John O'Connell.
 The funeral of Mrs Jane Me- Lean, widow of James A. Mclean, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at the home, 162 Highland avenue, in charge of Rev Arthur McKenny of St Johns Episcopal church. Private burial services will be held in Riverside cemetery at the convenience of the family.
 The funeral of Antonio Accousti will be held this afternoon from the home, 150 East Farm street, to St Lucy's church where ser- vices will be held at o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvarv cemetery
 The funeral of Mrs Anna Stat cavage will be held from the home of her father, 39 Fox street, this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, to Hall Memorial chapel, where services will be held at o'clock. Rev Mar tin Lorenz of the First Lutheran church, officiating. The burial will be in Riverside cemetry.
 Pivate funeral services for Sam uel Mutton were held yesterday at the Alderson funeral home in charge of Rev Arthur McKenny of St Johns Episcopal church, as- sisted by Rev Robert Batchelder Burial was in the old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
Never Owned Pet But Left Millions
 to Protect Them

Chicago, oct 31-(U. P.) Mrs Marion E. Mcconnell, a wealthy widow who never owned a pet during her life, has bequeath- ed nearly s2,O00,O0O to anil nal humane societies. Filing of the will left by Mrs Me Connell, who died Thursday show ed she had left nearly so per cent of her $3.000.000 estate to the Anti Cruelty Society of Chicago and the American Humane Association of New York.
 Though she had no children, Mrs Mcdonnell willed the residue of her estate after gifts to relatives to the Boy Scouts of America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31

usually ran into large expense in other years. The program will con sist of a parade and exercises at the honor roll. The National Guard outfits will participate in the pa- all expenses to minimum in or- rade. The committee desires to cut der that any balance left from the city's annual 5000 donation might be turned back to the city for re- lief for needy veterans and their families.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
franchise from the Borough (

OuVtiiS.
 Rowley is vice-president of Jamaica Railways, and is the pub lies representative on the board of directors of the Interborough Rapid Transit, which operates the city's larger subway and elevated system.
 Calling attention to these con- nections. Paul Blanshard. execu- tive director of the city affairs committee, wrote Seabury urging him to follow the trail that leads from James J. Walker to Fred C. Harris to the Jamaica Central Railway and its proposed bus franchise in Queens
 Blanshard charged that Walker voted in secret session to grant two bus franchises to Queens companies which would yield to-. tai of $240,000 a year to the city and rejected an offer from a re- sponsible company that would have yielded the city $775.0o0 a year."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
One Year Truce
 Being Signed By Many Countries

Geneva, Oct 31-(U. P.) - Ac- ceptances of the League of Ma tons proposal for a one year arm ament truce to become effective to- morrow tatalled 15 to-day.
 The most recent acceptances were from the Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Italian governments. Italy who suggested the truce, pledged to apply the ruce to her own armaments outright on con- dition that other nations would make similar agreements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
Ar1nistice Day sl
 Program Cut
Committee Votes to Reduce Expenses to Bare Mini
 nlrfn-Balance Goes to Needy Vets

k Simple exercises will mark this years observation of Armistice day in Waterbury according to plans made at a meeting of the general committee at city hall last night.
 The committee voted not to have entertainment this year which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
SHORT CIRCUIT STARTED
 FIRE IN WHIPPET CAR

4 short circuit in a Whippet car owned by Mrs Edna Morel was re- sponsible for the machine being damaged by fire at 1903 o'clock this morning. A bell alarm from bon 216 called several companies of Apparatus to 47S North Main street, where the car was parked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
VICTIM OF AUTO MISHAP
 AT SIT AiARY'S HOSPITAL

Alfred Champagne, 60, of 94 Walnut street and Lawrence Gre mems, 32, of this city, are under observation at St Mary's hospital as the result of an automobile &C., cident early this morning. They were brought to the hospital by Alex Chaponis of Summer street.
 Both men were injured about the head and X-rays were taken this morning to determine the extent of their injuries. Neither the po- lice or hospital authorities were in possession of the facts of the case this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31

The following is a copy of a communication sent by the Rev Francis Keough, secretary to Bishop Milan, to Dr Michael c. Dono van, superintendent of schools:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31

MrGRATH-In Middlebuay Oct 30, 1881 Mrs Margaret McGrath of Monday morning at s:i5 o'clock to af Jo'-'- ~H''''-'' NiddIeburv,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-31
DIED

sTEINMAN-In this city Oct 31, 1881 Walnut st. Funeral 2. p. m. Monday afternoon. Burial in old Pine Grove cemetery.
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CHANCERY, 134 Pennington Ave. Hartford, Conn.
 October 2Sth, 1881. Dear Dr Donovan: The Right Reverend Bishop has received a request from Mir Gill
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Auto Suit for
 $35,OOO Damages

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-24
NOTICE SEWER ASSESSMENTS

The Board of Commissioners or Public Works. at meeting Of said Board held August IS, 1881. made assessment for sewer purposes on property owners and against prop erty owners on Toros Avenue. from Hillview Avenue to York Street, to the amount set to their respect i've names, as follows, to witt r.
 TOROS AVENUE
 Westerly Sldc:-Baron J. Tor komian, $61.28; Pavolo Valvo, Mariana Valvo. $10S.30;
 Eastcrly Sidc:--Povilas Valent- vicius, $142.68: Sam Fritzki, $163.47; Felix Mangini. $16S.47.
 EXEMPTIONS
 Baron Torkomian, 75 feet; Paw olo Valvo and Marianna Valvo, 75 feet.
 The above assessments become due and payable, Monday, Septem- Der i4. 1881, at the office of the Collector of Taxes. City Hall, Wa terbury, Conn.
 Attest:
 GEORGE V. CASEY. s.oo-3t Clerk.
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Macdonald Govt
 Has Resigned
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capitulated this morning. The announcement of the forma- tion of the national government followed conference between
 King George Macdonald and mem- bers of the opposition at Bucking- ham palace. ,
 The first announcement did not
 say whether Macdonald or Stanley Baldwin, conservative. had been entrusted with the formation of the national government. It was be-
 lieyed. however, that 1t would be
 undertaken by the labor premier. The national government was ex- pected to last only five or six weeks. until the budget has been balanced and British credit strengthened at
 home and abroad. It was understood that ten members of the labor government
 resigned this morning. Several min
 isters, leaving 10 Downing street.
 the United Press. I've have re-
 signed.".
 6nd in Great Britain, took ofnce
 June 8, 1929. The 1929 elections re-
 suited in 287 labor. 26o conserva- tive, b9 liberal, and nine independ- ent candidates winning seats In the house of commons.
 Although the largest single party in the house, the laborites, could not claim an independent majority. This forced Macdonald to picker for the political support of David Lloyd George and the liberals ana resulted in some of the most inter- esting political deals in recent years.
 Time and again the government was market for defeat, but liberal support or few stray votes rom trn c~usorvatives saved MacDon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-24
Democrat Classified Ads Bring Best Results These Columns Daily

ald. At the height of the political battering, several m mbers of the house became interested in gang ster deals revealed in the United States and accused the liberals and laborites, Jokingly, of resorting to the methods of Al Capone. One member said he hoped the laborites and liberals would take each other for a ride"
 The last stages of the labor gov ernment were marked by defection of various elements, including the wealthy and intellectual Sir Oswald Mosley. Sir Oswald and his wife. Lady Cynthia, formed the so-called "fiew party" and called for a re- jnvenation of British political pro- cedure.
 To-day's meeting of the labor cabinet was it's last. The passing of the government was tranquil in comparison with its stormy career. A spokesman merely appeared at the door at 10 Downing street and told waiting newspaper men, "a national government is being formed at the present time"
 The fact that Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Snowden and Minister of Labor Margaret Bond field remained inside indicated that they would be members of the CO., alition. J. H. Thomas, secretary of State Ford Doninions, told reporters he would be a member of the new government.
 It was understood that David Lloyd George would not participate in the new government. His health was given as an ostensible reason, but politicians said it was unlike ly that he would ever serve in the same administration with Baldwin.
 Lloyd George guided the liberals in their negotiations from his sick bed, continually through Sir Her bert Samuel and the Marquis of Reading.
 No immediate dissolution of par liament was anticipated.
 Macdonald delayed carrying for nal notice of the cabinets resig- nation to the king until ready to present his coalition government list. All parties were anxious to avoid a gap between the old and new governments.
 Huge crowds in Whitehall await ed the official announcement. Many were sullen. Some booed certain departing members of the labor cabinet. Souts of traitor" greeted Graham and Clynes.