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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
BRISTOL

Alexander Rukowski of 45 Hor- ace street, New Britain, was arr rested Saturday night by Patrol man William Thompson on charge of reckless driving follow ing an accident win which he hit a parked car and then telegraph pole on North Main street, near the old firehouse. He was releas- ed on bonds of $500 for appear ance in court this morning.
 Miss. Dorothy Luscas, of New Britain, a passenger in his car, was cut about the head and also suf- fered a broken ankle. After being treated at the Bristol hospital by Dr B. B. Robbins, she was re- moved to her home. Dr Robbins treated the driver of the car at police headquarters for cut "n the right leg.
 According to the police Rukow- ski attempted to pass between a trolley and a parked car belong ing to John J. Robey of Jennings Terrace, and after hitting the au-. tomobile when upon the sidewalk and struck the pole. Both cars were badly damaged.
 When arraigned in court this morning. Rukowski had his case continued until october 24th.
 Mayor And Jud . In Hospital
 The official life of Bristol is this week suffering this week from the loss of two of its mainsprings, the mayor and one of the police court judges both, of whom are in the Bristol hospital suffering from minor ailment. The gentlemen are Mayor w. Raymond Crumb, who has an attack of tonsilitis; and Judge Joseph M, Donovon, who is suffering from a quinsy sore throat. It was IT, orted at the hospital tonight t at both men are resting comfortably.
 Class Leaders Chosen.
 The annual election of class president took place at Bristol High last week with the result that Dwight Hall, giant football tackle and star athlete, is the chosen leader of the graduating class. He won in close election over George Calder prominent in many extra curricula activities.
 In the elections for the other classes, Edward Mclaughlin took the junior presidency from Albert Gusrske, Raymond Reilly was triumphan, over Otto Winter in the sophomore class and Robert Mclaughlin is the new head of the i"coming freshmen, having de- feated Irving Haviland. Other officers for all classes will be chos- en early this week.
 To Enter Tennis Meet.
 pc;st ol aiyb i11 ha strOppty represented this coming weekend in the Central Connecticut Inter- scholastic Fall Tennis Tournament to be held on the courts of Wes- leyan University in Middletown on Friday and Saturday. Bristol will end the following men to uphold their honor in tennis: Co-captains,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
THOMASTON
OLD RESIDENT
 DIED YESTERDAY
Joseph Wolf III for Long Time-Odd Fellows
 to Celebrate

Joseph Wolf, aged 78, one of Thomaston's best known citizens, died at the Waterbury hospital Monday morning following a long illness. MT Wolf was born in Ad- dison, Wis. He came to Thomaston with his parents when but a child and has resided here rearly all his life. Mir Wolf's health started to fail two years ago. He was Tor years employed by the Seth Thom- as Clock Go. retiring about three years ago. He is survived by two sons, Robert and Howard Wolf, both of Thomaston, three brothers, John B. Wolf of Port Chester. N. r., Ferdinand and Robert Wolf of Waterville. MT Wolf was a mem- Der of Union lodge of Masons. Clark Commandery, Knights Tenn plar, Waterbury council and Gam ite chapter of Masons, the Masonic Veterans association of Connecti- cut, Electa chapter, order of East ern Star, and Franklin lodge of odd Fellows. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Hotchkiss funeral home, Rev Edward B. Haines, pas tor of the Congregational church will officiate. Interment will be in Hillside cemetery.
 Celebrate Tonight
 At the Paramount theater this evening the Franklin lodge of Odd Fellows will hold one of its largest celebrations ever staged in Thom- aston. About 800 are expected to attend the event and witness the work which will be put on by 8 degree team composed of grand officers and past grand officers. An entertainment will follow of six acts of vaudeville. This will be fol- lowed by a social time at Frank lin lodge headquarters. The Faith Rebekah lodge will hold open house.
 The Dickinson family held a reunion at Mt Holyoke, Mass last Sunday. Thomaston members of the family to attend were: MT and Mrs Harry Dickinson and family, MT and Mrs Emile Richards and family, from Waterbury. MT and Mrs Wadman and family, MT and Mrs Arthur Rogers and family and MT and Mrs Henry Williams.
 The annual meeting of the di- rectors of the Thomaston public library was held at the library building Monday evening. The reg ular business was transacted and the election of officers held. The officers elected were: President, George A. Potter: secretary and treasurer, Frederick c. Flynn; house committee, George A. Pot ter; book committee, Mrs A. M. Flint, Mrs G. A. Potter and Moses Ariel. John F. Ryan was appointed a committee of one to interview the health officer, Dr James H. Kane, in regard to the restriction of books having been in homes where's illness prevailed, and report back to the next regu- lar meeting. The report of the se- cretary and treasurer was read and approved.
 The Ponies football team will hold practice this evening on the Center school green. Coaches Fay Vincent and Jack Innes will direct the practice.
 The Industrial bowling league will get under way this evening at the Recreation alleys.
 The Girls Friendly society will meet in the Trinity church parish rooms this evening at o'clock. :.
 Wesley Anderson, member of the Tigers football team who re- ceived a sprained ankle in the Sunday game is able to get about on crutches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
By ELMER C. WALZER United Press Financial Editor)

New York, Oct 13- UP) - Steady selling reduced prices 1 to more than joints on the Stock Exchange today. The Dow-Joncs Industrial average dropped more than 4 points; Railroad and Util- ity more than point. Trading was dull.
 Given impetus by the failure of a Stock Exchange house, the de- cline spread to all sections of the list.
 Railroad shares were sold heav- fly and their losses were wide. New York Central broke 4 1-8 points to 5S 1-2; Atchison 1-2 to 112 1-2 and Pennsylvania 3 to S4. Others were off 1 to 2 points.
 American Telephone and Con- solidated Gas with declines of more than 3 points each featured the Utility group on the downside. Heavy selling was noted in Auburn Auto and that issue dropped more than points to III IA.
 U. s. Steel dropped 3 points to a new low on the movement at 6S. Other leading industrials were down 1 to points. J I. Case lost heavily after a period of rallying on a rise in wheat. Coca Cola dropped 3 points. while 2 point losses were noted in. General Elec- tric, National Biscuit and Westing- house Electric.
 As the time approached for the Reichstag vote, the German bonds on the Stock Exchange weakened, dropped to points. The Ger man situation also was a factor Tn retarding stock prices. Approach of the general election in Great Britain added to the uncertainty over the foreign situation.
 Money continued firm, another reason for lighter market opera tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
RULES CONSIDERED
 FOR NATIONAL HOME

Washington, D. C.-Rules and regulations to govern the supply ing of toilet articles to members of the various branches of the Bureau of National Homes, similar to the system now in effect in the hos pitals of the Veterans Administra- tion, have not yet been perfected, according to Assistant Administra- tor George E. Hams, and are being considered in connection with many of the other problems resulting from the consolidation of all vet eran activities. The American Le- zion is advocating the adoption of uniform system of providing toilet and comfort articles through out all the hospitals and home branches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13

cials of the institution.
 Mir Harris expressed a desire to- day to have the matter considered closed incident. ''The young man has been placed at work and 1 think everyone concerned is sat- isfied' was the limit of his state ments.
 From other sources, however, it was learned that Hudson on re- ceiving compensation from the bank, about $100 remarked "I'm getting out of this town. I'm going back to Alabama, where men are men" or words to that affect. No one ventured to persuade him to stay here. After Q few weeks with his folks down south in the state, where men are men,, Hud- son and his family returned to Wa terbury.
 The $100 compensation figured prominently in the non-support hearing Hudson claimed that he paid some bills and gave his wife the balance. Mrs Hudson admit ted that she received the money, but also explained that later she was either obliged to give it back or to furnish the wherewith for the trip to the south.
 It is understood that the com mittee failed to take immediate action over Hudson's case as the result of his attitude on leaving Waterbury. This information has been furnished to refute any in- situation of personal discrimin- ation or a lack of interest on the part of Waterbury family in dis tress. Hudson is a voter here.
 Probation Officer Combellack was instructed yesterday to write to Mir Harris as a matter of record but the latter without waiting for the receipt of the letter decided that if the court was interesting itself in the case that Mrs Hud- son and the baby would benefit by the courts assurance of financial assistance and necessary comforts, there was no necessity for any de- lay.
 MT Hudson from Alabama is now at work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
Lord Mayor Became Lost In The Wilds
 Of Conn. To-day

Manchester, Conn, Oct 13.- Lord Mayor of Manchester, Eng, George Frank Tit, arrived here somewhat breathlessly nearly an hour after his scheduled arrival and full half-hour after parade in his honor had ended to-day.
 The Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress Titt and their party took the wrong train at Boston and arrived at Hartford while a reception com mittee which went to board the Manchester- bound train at Willi- mantle was looking for the lost Lord Mayor in vain.
 A private car had been prepared for the Lord Mayors use on the trip from Boston but he made the trip in Pullman coach. He made only a slight mistake, taking train Number 51 instead of train Num- Der 52,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
TORRINCTON
COLUMBUSDAY
 OBSERVED HERE
Parade and Exercises Held Last Golf Tourney
 at Club

A parade and exercises were held here last night in observance or Columbus day and was witnessed by a large crowd. The parace started south on Prospect street to Water, to Main to Franklin, then to Center, East Main and back to Main street to the City Hall. where the exercises were held. OrganiZa . tions which participated in the march were: First division, police platoon; marshal and staff; Tor rington Fife and Drum Corps; Headquarters Company, Third Bat talion, 102nd Infantry; Company l.. 1O2nd Infantry, c. N. G.; Tor rington post, American Legion; Torrington Boy Scout Drum. and Bugle Corps; Torrington Boy Scouts; Italian American Demo- cratic club Italian Mutual Bene- fit society. Third division: St Peters Rosary; St Peters Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps; Giffonese society; Aviglianese society. Fourth division: st Francis Fife and Drum Corps; Marconi society; Cor cordia Lodge, Sons of Italy; Dante Aligheri society. After the line Of march reached the City Hall, pub lie exercises were held in the City Hall. A ten-piece orchestra. con- ducted by John D. Sullo, furnished the music. An address of welcome was delivered by Mayor Ernest E.. Novey and remarks by Rev A. Tan gorone and Demonic La Porta. The main speech was delivered by Rev Dr J. Lindsey of New Haven. form erly of Torrington. A prize-speak- ing contest was held after the main address, by four high school stu dents and prizes of $20, SIC. $5 and merchandise donated by local mer- chants. The judges were Rev G. Lane, the Rev William P. Botti- celli and Anthony Finello. The ex- ercises were largely attended by the public.
 Last Tournament for This Year
 Held at Country Club
 The Vets, explained by J, A. Morse, won from the Drys by a score of 22 to 171a in the final golf tournament of the season at the Torrington Country club. After the tournament, a turkey supper was furnished by the Drys and was prepared by the club steward. Re- marks were made by the local pro fessional, Thomas McMeekan. D. Sanford. former pro of Litchfield. w. T. Bartlett and Mir Madden of the Watertown club; B. Tompkins and A. W. Burg. After the re- marks, President George Hammann presented the championship tour nament prizes as follows: First, Walter Latimer. matched set of irons; runner-up, J. A. Morse leather jacket; second winner of the beaten eight, Case. leather jacket, Winner of second division, Roy Vaill, leather jacket. Winner of beaten eight, second division Wheeler, duffle bag. Winner of third division. G. T. Broberg. Win ner of defeated eight third divi- sion. M. Fitzgerald, duffle bag. Winner of fourth division, H. T.. Fitch, bag. Low score in qualify ing round. w. P. Merritt, who re- ceived a golf club.
 Briefs.
 MT and Mrs Edward J. Burns of Prospect street celebrated their goth wedding anniversary.
 There will be work in F. c. de- gree at special communication of Seneca lodge tonight
 A daughter was horn at the Charlotte Hungerford hospital to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13

Word from railroad officials that the Lord Mayor was at Hartford sent Edward J. Holl, chairman of the reception committee, and R. K. Anderson, president of the Chamber of Commerce, scurrying off to Hartford by automobile.
 Meanwhile the parade had al- ready started an anticipation of the Lord Mayors imminent arrival. After marching around the prin- cipal streets, the parade came to halt before the Town Hall and the participants lined up and waited. A Scottish Kilties band and an Honor Guard" of British war veterans gave the scene an au- thentic British touch.
 Lord Mayor Tit arrived at Town Hall shortly before p. m. Micro phones were ready to carry his message through the ether.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
UNITED STATES
 LINES UNSOLD
Shipping Board Has Given Chapman=DOllar Daw= son Line 10 Days More

Washington. October 13 - (UP)
 The shipping board today granted the -Dollar-Daw- son shipping interests 10 additional days in which to conclude arrange merits for purchase of the United States lines.
 The board originally set October 15 a. the time limit for acceptance or rejection of the boards terms of sale. Board officials said they un- derstood negotiations between the Dollar interests and the Roosevelt International Mercantile Marine Company, rival bidders for the United States Lines, were proceed ing satisfactorily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
COMPLAINT HAS
 BEEN WITHDRAWN
Commercial Tray elers Drop Their Attack Upon ghe Pullman Company

Washington, October 13 - (UP) - Investigation of the Interstate Commerce Commission into the Pullman Company surcharge for sleeping and parlor cars was dis ccntinued today.
 The action was taken after the order of United Commercial Tray elers of America withdrew its com plaint. The investigation was begun in 1923 and some phases of it were completed before the travellers or ganization. which has sought lower rates, notified the commission that 1t was no longer interested in the proceedings
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
Continued Selling In Market Sent The
 Prices Down To-day
Stocks Sank From to More Than POints-Decline
 Spread to All Sections, When One House Failed

Northern Pacific 24M off 21s; New York Central 62s off h; Delaware and Hudson 102 off x; Pennsylvania S5k off 1h.
 Westinghouse Electric opneed at 4SA unchanged and held around that level. American Telephone dropped to 1874 after opening at 138A up H. General Electric lost nearly a point from it's opening of 31A off +. American Can opened at S3k off 4 and then eased from that level.
 Volume slackened on the decline, but support was not forthcoming Leaders continued to decline.
 Steel common led the decline In the industrials, while New York Central and Pennsylvania met pres- sure in the railroad group. Ameri- can Telephone was q big loser in the utilities.
 FIRE SUSPENDED
 New York, Oct 13.-CUP)- Kountze Brothers were suspended from the New York Stock Exchange to-day for insolvency. The house Is one of the oldest in the street. being founded in 1870. Its business was purely local.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
FROM
 TOWNS AIDED
Dennisport, Mass, Had Bad Blaze That Burned Seven Stores

Dennisport, Mass, Oct. 13.- (UP) ).-Firemen from seven Cape Cod towns joined late last night in battling fire which ruined seven stores in the business center. Loss was estimated at more than $100,- GOO.
 The fire started in a chain gro- cery store and spread to an ad- joining block housing half dozen business establishment. Aid from Chatham, Brewster, Hyannis, Dem his, Orleans, Yarmouth and Har- wich. James Derby, volunteer fire man, was slightly hurt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
Leary's Election
 Expenses $383.5O

Controller Daniel J. Leary, suc- cessful candidate for reelection in the recent city campaign, to-day filed his official return with Town Clerk Dora A. Egan, showing a total expenditure of $3S3.50. He gave $25O to the democratic town committee and expended $133.50 in advertising, printing and the like. Alderman Charles Sciullo,. also successful in the election, spent $15, giving $10 to the Italian Democratic club and $5 for ad- vertising. Domenic Barbieri, democrat, who was reelected a selectmap, spent $10. giving this sum to the Italian Democratic club. So far no republicans have filed returns,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
WEST VIRGINIA
 CITY BANKLESS
Last Bank in Morgantown Closed Up Its Doors Toe day

Morgantown, w. Va, Oct. 13.- (UP) P).-Morgantown, a city of 25,- 900 persons and seat of the Uni versity of West Virginia, to-day was without banking facilities.
 The city's last bank, the Second National, to-day failed to open its doors. A board of directors notice said the bank closed to conserve assets. National bank examiners were in charge. The bank of Monongahela failed here year ago. The bank of Morgantown fail- ed two weeks ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13

MT and Mrs Stabley Juralewicz of Torrington avenue.
 A daughter was born at the Charlotte Hungerford hospital to MT and Mrs Gerard Raston of Park avenue.
 iIrs Anna Lombardo of this city is now in Winsted attending the funeral of her mother who died of heart failure. s..., <.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13

Atlanta, Ga, October 13 - (UP) - There's a man without a coun- try here, awaiting to be deported, he knows not where, with the all formative of release on bond Of $1,0OO which he hasn't raised
 He is Ludwig Schmidt, 37-year-old slender German who has completed a 1O-year sentence for a $500,0O0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
TOWN IN MAINE
 WAS THREATENED
Fairfield Fought Fire for Five Many Buildings Gone

Fairfield, Me, Oct. 13.-(UP)- Fire which threatened the Shaw nut section of this town for five hours yesterday caused damage estimated at $8O,000.
 Three homes, schoolhouse, a mill and a storehouse were de- stroyed by flames famed by 55- mile gale. Only after aid came from Waterville and Skowhegan was the blaze controlled. Two persons re- ported missing while the fire ragged later were found unharmed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
AUTO THAT RUNS
 BY AIR ALONE
Inventor Drove Machine 100 Miles Without Drop of Gasoline

Los Angeles, Oct. 13.-(UP).- Roy J. Meyers, inventor, has de- vised an automobile propelled by air instead of gasoline.
 After six years of research work, Meyer proved to a skeptical group of engineers yesterday, that his scheme was practical by driving his automobile more than 100 miles on the tankful of compressed air. A six-cylinder radial type engine mounted in the place of the usual gasoline motor, connected with a tank containing 500 pounds of air, furnished the motive power.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
BY RAY BLACK

United Press Staff Correspondent.
 Federal Building, Chicago, Oct 13.-(UP)-Edward Waters. for mer internal revenue agent who testified at Al Capone's income tax fraud trial to-day that he con- ferred with the gang leader about income tax and failed to report the matter to his superiors, was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
EARLY TRADING

EARLY TRADING
 New York, Oct 13.-(UP)-Prices were irregular as the stock ex- change swung into the new week to-day after two day holiday shutdown. s
 Changes were narrow although rails met considerable profit-tak- ing and declined fractions to 2 points. Steel common opened at 70& off 1s and then dipped below 70.
 Shortly after the opening the stock exchange house of Kountze Brothers was suspended for insol- vency. The house did only local business with no out of town branches.
 In the railroad group Chesapeake and Ohio dipped to 30M off IA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13

yard. Good condition. Call Emile Richards, Park St. Tel 204.
 SOME remarkable values are being offered at Flynn's Shore Store. Beautiful shoes in the newest styles at lowest prices. Our boys offered at very tempting prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many rela- tives, friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy extended us, also the beautiful flowers sent dur ing our recent bereavement, the death of our dearly beloved mother. THE HANLEY FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13
Louis Meyer, Robert Anderson and
Girls Siightly Iniurcd.

Louis Meyer Robert Anderson and John Parsons.
 Girls Slightly Injured.
 Doris Vanoni. 15, of Fall Moun- tain road. was slightly injured yss- terd, / morning when she was struck by an auto operated by James White of 1S41 Tower road. Winnetka. III. while walking on Terryville road, near the Terry ,ndry. Shl was taken to the Bristol hospital by Dr B. B. Rob bins. MT White reported the ac- cident to the police who decided that the accident wax unavoidable and did not hold him.
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the differences between the two
government factions, one of them
entirely in accord with the idea of
cooperation with the League of Ma
tons and opposed to war, and the
other entirely contemptuous of the
worlds opinion and bent upon
maintaining the ancient pride of
the Samurai, or military leaders of
the nation, were becoming acute.
Hamaguchi, the veteran political
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leader, had drafted Baron Kijuro
Shidehara into the forcing office.
Shidehara is an idealiistic statesman
whoae first act was to accept the
naval limitations decided on by the
London conference of 1880 and
whose next move was to pledge his
governments support to the new
Chinese Nationalist Government, in
order to insure for Japan her ne
cessary supplies of Manchurian raw
material, and to provide growing
market for Japanese goods. Leaders
of the Militarist Party thought this
was disgraceful. Several high navy
under General Jiro Minami main
tanned that the only way to deal
with China waa to seize such terri
tory as Japan might want.
Public opinion in Japan, led by
opPOSl14S Ac"opdpc1o, was u1V1ue u,
and bitterness reached point
where in November 1880 Premier
Hamaguchi was shot and seriously
wounded. He survived, however, I'M
til August 18th, of this year, when
he died from the effects Of that
wound. At the same time a Japan
csc officer in Manchuria was killed
by Chinese soldiers. With Hamagu-
chi gone, this gave General Nina
mi, the War Minister, his opportun-
ity.
September 10, 1881, was election