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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
EMERGENCY TAX
 LAW MAY CHANGE
Congress Already Dis= cusses Lowering of
 Postage Rates

Washington, Sept 29-UP)- First effort to revise the emergen- cy tax law enacted last session to balance the budget centers to-day around the proposed reduction of first class postage rates from three to two cents.
 The house sub committee auth oriZed to investigate all phases of postoffice business in an effort to overcome the deficit ms agreed to propose restoration in December of the old rate. The emergency tax bill incrased the rate to three cents per ounce.
 Treasury figures show that the federal deficit is growing at a rate slightly greater than at this time a year ago when the country was heading for a deficit of s2,8S0, 0,000,- 900. The deficit in the previous fiscal year was S903. 100000.
 Chairman Mead and his house sub committee propose restoration of the two cent postal rate as a means of increasing federal rev enue. contending that the 50 per cent increase discouraged use of the mails.
 Chairman Shoot of the senate finance committee disagre with the house committee. He said re- turn to the two cent rate would further increase the postal deficit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
Stocks Turn Down After Opening Up
 Several Points
Tickers Idle During Decline = Steel Down to 4OA
 at Noon After Touching 45 5% in Morning

t Around noon, Allied Chemical
 was at S0h off 2 points; Auburn Auto 55 off 1h; U. s. Steel pre- fferred 7S off, 1A; United Aircraft 3OK:- American Telephone 113H off 1; Consolidated Gas 61 off l; New York Central 29H, off %; Atchison 56 off 1A; Delaware. Lackawanna and Western 40h off 1K and Baltimore & Ohio IS off x. u,,o, ,,..,..
 Boston, Sept 29.-(UP)-Thc local daily wool market report issued to-day by the Boston U. s.
 agriculture department bureau follows: ."
 Current mill requirements for wool are very liimted as purchases
 are confined largely to small quantities to piece out stocks on hand, Most sales are being closed at prices fully up to levels prevailing during the past two weeks. odd lots occasionally move at figures slightly under the gen. erally quoted values, but the vol- unie of this business is relatively insignificant. The principal off, ferings on this market are firmly held at current quotations"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
BLAME MEMBERS OF LEAGUE FOR
 DIFFICULTIES
Lord Cecil Says Franco Germ an Agreement Would Solve 75% of World Problems

Geneva, Sept 29-(UP)-Mem- bers states of the League of Ma tions were blamed today by Lord Cecil of England, veteran worker for world peace, for the leagues inability to reach a successful re- suit on great International prob- lems."
 Lord Cecil told the assembly that if France and Germany could reach an agreement, 75 per cent of the worlds unrest would end.
 The league would not have been in its present difficulties, he said, of the principles of the covenant had been applied to conflict in the far east.
 Demanding to know why the Hague had not enforced it's sanc- tions in the far east, Lord Cecil said, q am not going to answer why, but one or the other, or both parties must have been guilty of a breach of the coven- ant"
 Unless the question of whether the world is going to disarm is answered yes or no, there will be reversion to prewar conditions in- finitely worse than today" Lord Cecil declared.
 The British statesman's speech followed a defense of the league by Edouard Herriot, French primer. He avoided controversial questions but pointed to the leagues success in creating the Hague court and holding the Lausanne reparations conference and the central Euro pean economic conference at Stresa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
TEXTILE WAGES ARE TOO LOW :.
 SAYS OFFICIAL
Uniform Hours, Minimum Wages, Employment of Women and Minors Is Advocated

Boston, Sept wages in the textile industry are too low and no one benefits thereby. re- tiring President. Irving Southworth said in a statement read today al the opening of the annual conven- ton of the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers.
 The industry must have uni- formity in hours, minimum wage, and employment ow women and minors, according to the statemen; read by vice-president Weston How1and In the absence of South worth, who had been called away by illness in his family.
 Urging a 48-hour week for the entire industry, Southworth point ed out that Statistics show that the present cotton spindles in place operating AS hours weekly will more than supply the normal de- mand for textiles" Thus, he said, there was. no Justification for n week longer than that, and per- haps the week could be fixed at A instead of AS hours.
 In his plea for higher wages, Southworth said that making al- lowance for sectional permanent advantages a minimum figure should be set, below which no mill could go."
 Southworth warned that '4f in- dustry itself does not tage remed- ial ships of it's own accord, re- strictive and possibly injurious measures will be prescribed for them"
 President Victor NJ. Cutter of the United Fr 1t Company told the convention that "the main threat to our business prosperity seems to me to lie in our present tax situation" It was imperative. he argued that government ex- penditures be drastically reduced. He pleaded for support of the Na- tional Economy league.
 Boston, Sept 29-(UP)-Ernest N. Hood, treasurer of Pequot mills of Salem, was elected president of the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers the organizations annual convention here today.
 sWeston Rowland of West War wick, R. l., was reelected a vice. president and Dexter Stevens of Utica, N. Y, was named to suc- ceed Hood as vice-president. Di- rectors were elected as follows: Robert Armory, Nashua, N. H.; H. G. Simonds. Boston: Morgan Butler; New Bedford: w. Emer- son Barrett, Boston; and Lawrence Richmond. Crompton, R. l., all of whom will serve three years: and Joel M. Barnes, to fill unexpired term of Dexter Stevens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
OFFICIAL REPORTS
 CLAIM l24 DEAD
Fear Death List Will Mount Higher in Puerto Rico

San Juan, r. R., Sept 29- UP) Official reports arriving slowly to-day from the northeast coast of Puerto Rico, devastated by a cy- clone, listed 124 persons dead and 1864 persons injured.
 Officials feared the death list would grow. The most conservative estimate was 200 dead and perhaps ten times as many injured.
 Property damage ran into mil lions. The citrus and coffee crops were ruined in many sections. En- tire villages were fiattened.
 Although the death list in San Juan was not large, perhaps q dozen at the most. the capital suf- fered great property damage. The water and light systems were still out of operation.
 Governor James R. Beverley wns In charge Of rescue work. He made an Aorial survey of damage In the interior.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29

New York, Sept 29.-(UP)- Stocks turned down after firm start to-day, and around noon were fractions to ? points under the previous close.
 Volume was slightly larger; al the outset, but 1t shrank on the de- cline with tickers idle for several minutes at a time.
 There was nothing in the mar ket news to account for lower prices. Traders. however, were reticent about making commit ments until definite display of trend was given and many sold when the market failed to follow up it's rise of yesterday and early to-day.
 Several of the leading issues were off the most. Some of them had been under pool sponsorship and the declines therefore were at- 'tributed to distribution. Mack Trucks dipped to 26h off ?, and several others fractions to more than a point. s4s 4
 Steel common touched 40A off after making a high for hte, day at 45ss in the early trading. Farm equipments turned down with grain and cotton. Utilities sold off to losses extending above q point while rails also were down. .The latter group exhibited some nervousness as the maturity date of $20.00O.O00 six per cent gold notes of New York, Chicago and St Louis approached. ~.
 The Nickel Plate issue is due on on Saturday and the company has advertised it will face receivership if the plan to pay off 25 per cent of the issue is not consummated through deposit of the notes by holders. Necke1 Plate 6S broke .3h points to 32h on the bond market and other railroad issues turned irregular.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
WATERTOWN

The junior class of the Water town high school held a meeting yesterday afternoon and elected class officers. The following were elected: President. Michael PriZak !; vice president, Francis Jarlett and secretary and treasurer, William 0 Neil.
 The local branch of the Connec- ticut Council of Catholic Women held a rummage sale this after noon in St Johns school hall.
 The committee in charge in- cluded: Chairman, Miss Minnie flaming. Mrs Michael McFadden, Mrs Russell Hard and Mrs James flaming.
 The monthly meeting of the Fish and Game association will be held Tuesday evening at s o'clock at the club rooms on Echo Lake. road.
 The annual meeting of the Le- roy G. Woodward post. American Legion Twill take place on Friday evening at & o'clock In the Con- munlty house. The nominating committee. composed of Frank Roberts, Howard Rogers and Irv- ing Campbell. will present a slate of names.
 The call has been posted for the annual town meeting to be held Monday evening in the town hall. Reports of the town officers VIII be read. The town finance board will present budget for the com Ing year. Action Is t0 be taken on petitions presented for tho accept. ance of Greenwood street. Hilicrest avenue end Earl avenue ns public highways.
 The polls will be open from C |. m until D. m,
 Members of the Leroy q. Wood. ward post. American Legion VIII bs nt the store opposite Ht Johns convent on Main street thls even ing from I until c D. ID. t0 give flour Co those who apply Ter it and have n card signed by q mem. ber 0f Inc Investigating commit. toe. iiey C. r. TeuiingH. Rev Clarence Wells, Miss Mary Wheat. on. George LeHis and ii1tmond liafkaF,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
AMBASSADOR
 EDGE IS HOME
Won't Discuss Politics. Has FrancO=American
 Treaty

New York, Sept 29:-(UP)-- Ambassador Walter E. Edge re- turned from France to-day on the S. S. Manhattan and said he couid not talk about politics because ne is taking to Washington the draft of new commercial treaty be- tween the United States ana France. ...
 Edge was met by his wife ana Col Arthur Foran. He was asked if he planned to aid in Presideht Hoover's campaign.
 "The president sneeds no help' he replied. "I have to be mum on politics right now because l nave n treaty, a commercial treaty, ] am taking to Washington. when I get that attended to, and when my Quaker spirit moves me, I'll have something to say about poi- itics in New Jersey
 Another passenger on the Man haitian was Julian Huxley, Engnsh author, who will lecture. for the Lowell endowment in Boston ana for columbia university, New York.
 Huxley said he recently began writing poetry to keep his praln from becoming lop-sided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
First Washington
 Celebration Here
Women's Relief Corps and Sons of Union Veterans Sponsor Event. -
 Rally Week at Church Announced

Mems Brotherhood will meet. A reception to newcomers to the borough will be held on the night of Oct 6 under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society.
 On Oct 2, there will be a back yard and cellar party copducted under the auspices of the church school. A light supper and game program will follow. Rail- day will be observed on Sunday Oct 9.
 Set Quota at 2,5OO.
 The quota of members to be en- rolled in the annual Red Cross drive by Naugatuck Chapter has been set at 2,500, the same as last year.
 The annual drive will open on Armistice day, Nov II, and will end on Thanksgiving day. John w. Hayes who has served as chair man of the roll call committee for many years will be chairman of the committee.
 The house to house convassing will be in charge of Mrs Leon R. Lovejoy.
 First Garments Distributed.
 Distribution of garments made under the auspices of the local chapter of the Red Cross, from cloth furnished by the national Red Cross were distributed to needy NauGatuck families yester- day afternoon at the Red Cross house. It is planned to have dis tribution of garments or materials ready to be nude into garments every Wednesday afternoon from 3 until , o'clock. These garmenas may be procured by persons apply ing to their own church organiza- tionS. Another large amount of flour was also distributed to needy residents yesterday by the Red Cross.
 Funeral of Mrs Johanna Clifford
 The funeral of Mrs Johanna Clifford widoW of John Clifford. who died Tuesday morning at her home was held this morning from house at 8:30 o'clock and from St Francis church at o'clock where services were conducted. The body was taken to Colchester for inter- ment in St Andrews cemetery. To- morrow morning at o'clock a requiem high mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated in St Francis church.
 To Commemorate tooth Annivcr-
 sary.
 Parishioners of St Michauis Ep!s- cOpal church will commcmora, e | the tooth anniversary of the deed | ing of the present church property to the parish in 1892 with special services to be held tonight in the , church. Rev J. Chauncey LinsleY | will be the speaker at the services The local parish was origina fly | founded in the section of Mllyillc known as Gunntown well over 100 years ago. In 1882 the present church property was deed 10 the parish and the little church in | GunntOWn Wns moved tO the | present location of St Michnel's, | Naugatuck nt thnt time was known as Salem BiidRe. lt ls expected that the eX"roises tonight will be largely attended,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
MAY GRANT LOAN
 TO PURCHASE WHEAT

Washington, Sept 23.--(UP)- The Reconstruction Finance Cor poration is disposed to grant q loan to China for purchasing be- tween 12,0O0,000 to 15,00O.O00 bushels of northwestern wheat, provided such a loan meets speci- fications of the law, Director Jesse Jones said to-day.
 The loan application. understood to have been presented through the Farmers National Grain cor poration, is now being studied by the legal department of the cor poration.
 A definite ruling on the legality of the proposed loan will be made within the next few days, Jones said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
oAKvILLE

The Mems Club will open its fall and winter season of indoor sports at the upper hall of the Commun- ity house, October 4th.
 Cribbage. pinochle and checkers are listed as the-probable sports,
 Charles E. Fuller will be in charge of the cribbage tournament assisted by Ralph Clinton and How ard Ande. whose chief duties will be to bring in the players.
 Pinochle players have been ra- ther rare for the last year or two although Lucius W. Snyder, this years president is an ardent fan. He will take personal charge of the pinochle situation and has asked Arthur Ingraham.
 Checkers will be left to Harry P. Lowrey, and John Visscher. They would welcome attendance of am bilious young men who want to know some of the fen points of this game.
 Bowling will probably .,e the ma jor athletic sport. Louis Beres and Lewis Ande have been named to get after the bowlers and see what sort of progress can be made in or ganiziRg team or teams.
 Entertainment Friday Evening
 The Foreign Missionary Society will sponsor an entertainment Fri day evening at 7,30 o'clock at the Congregational church hall. This entertainment will consist of chill .dren. and is free to all who wish to Attend.
 Mrs Harris Scott and Mr. Ralph Clinton are in charge of the af- fair.
 Briefs
 Mrs W. ". Clark who has been the guest of Mir and Mrs Albert LOckhart the past week returned 10 her home in New Boston Tues- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
TWO MEN KILLED AS PACKAGE EXPLODES
 IN SCRANTON AUTO
POLICE BELIEVE. MEN WERE IN BOMB PLOT

Scranton, Pa, Sept -(UP)-Two men were killed and four other persons injured to-day when package in an automobile exploded The dead Alfred Sater and Angelo Bracca both of Jessup here The injured Joseph Jarvis Edwin Goodeld Mrs Helen Saask and Mrs Evelyn Crew all of whom lived the of the posion Police believe Sater and Bracca enroute to dynamite some building the vicinity and that the expo sive went off prematurey.
 Windows were shattered for several city blocks around Jarvis was putting his automobile in garage when he knocked down by the blast The others injured in their homes The head of one of the victims blown 75 yards from the wreckage manged body was in nearby field
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
IN JUBILANT MOOD
Celebrate Victory Over BOlivians With Wild
 Parade

Asuncion, Paraguay, Sept 29- (UP)-The population of Asuncion went wild with joy to-day when it was officially announced the Paraguayans had routed the Be- livians at Fort Bouqueron. in the disrupted Gran Chaco sector.
 A. communique from the front said the Paraguayans had taken the Bolivian third defense line, and that the latter had disbanded and surrendered. The communique claimed capture of six officers. l. 900 men, six cannon and great quantities of munitions.
 The streets were alive with 0 joy-mad mob. Nearly 30,OO0 pa raded the city, headed by bands and flags. The minister of fi- nance spoke from in front of the palace. congratulating the nation on a brilliant victory"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
- Last Minute Trial Flash Staged Fake Suicide
 Attempt To Hold
 Love Of Husband

turned on the gas. When he en- tered the room I fell down, all though the fumes had not affected me. He lifted me up and placed me on the bed. Then he tried to get a doctor but was unsuccessful. So he told a friend his wife had done something funny Then he went out in the kitchen and start ed to read a paper. became tired on the bed and sat up. Suddenly he came back into the room. fell back on the bed" (The witness laughed as she continued her do- nestle recita1)
 At this point she made the claim that 'she loved him dearly"
 The court recessed until 3:45 this afternoon,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29

Mrs Olive Burke. on trial for the alleged stabbing to death of her husband, told 6 dramatic story of cooling love when she took the stand this afternoon in her own defense.
 T loved him deeply" she told the court and jury.
 Continuing, Mrs Burke reviewed her seven years of married life. Last April she realized his love was cooling, that she was losing him. T tried to be nice in order to hold him." she went on, but realized I would not succeed. So I decided to stage false attempt at suicide. l knew what time he would come home, so just a few moments be- fore he was due, l undressed and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
STEAMER NEVADA
 GOES AGROUND

St Paul Island, Alaska, Sept 20. States line steamer
 Nevada was pounding to pieces to- day in a heavy sea where she grounded yesterday on Amatiznak Island in the middle Aleuuans.
 The Japanese freighter Oregon
 Maru reported to the navy radio here that she was standing by. The S. S., President Madison also was steaming toward the wreck at a speed of 16 knots. Survivors of
 the abandoned Nevada were on the beach.
 The Nevada, formerly the West Niger, was en route from Portland l to the Orient with a flu cargo of lumber, flour and general mer- chandiSe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
(Nau-atuck CorrespOndcnce)

The first Washington bi-centen- nial celebrations to be conducted in the borough was held last night in Pythian hall under the auspices of the Women's ,elief Corps and the Sons of Union Veterans.
 An excellent program featured tho event which was largely at tended. Representatives of all the patriotic organizations the borough were represented Rev Joseph k. swain of the Methodist Episcopal church was the speaker at the event.
 He spoke on Washington $ Faith" The father of his country the speaker said carried on through the great faith he had in others. in his country, in himself ana m God. Rev Swain stated that what is needed today in the country IS the same kind of faith that Wash ineton was possessed Of. The present conditi, ms are not going to last the speaker stated and faith is needed to bring back confidence to the people.
 Mrs Neita Fairbank. presided as chairman of the celebration. She welcomed those present on behalf of the two organizations, All Joln . ed in the salute to the flag. TWO solos followed by Helen GarGonia, The Indian Love Call" and we Just Couldn't Say Goodbye one of the big hits of the program was the presentation by Raymond Hotchkiss of an interpretation in Italian dialect of how an Italian would explain the life of Wash inGton.
 Miss Jean Martin made a de- cided hit in her specially dance and Ruth Kearns and Evelyn Lid dell gave a very pleasing exhibition nf the minuet a dance that was popular back in Washington time. The young ladies wore colonial costumes which added greatly to the act. Short talks were given bv officers of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and their auxiliaries. Frank <. Nichols and Sheldon Paine. two of the four surviving members of the G A. k. attended the event. J. Dyer Hotchkiss and Henry Richards the two other members of the G. A F. were unable to be present.
 Rally Week Announced.
 From Sunday. Oct ?, until sun day oct rally week will be oh- served in the local Methodist Epis- copal church. On next sunday loyalty day will be observed. On Monday evening, oct 3 Mother and Daughter banquet given by the Women's Foreign Miss. pnary so' ciety. On the evening of Oct ! n social win be held by the Younp Peoples society at 730 o'clock On Oct [, the Ladies' Aid will con duet public supper from 3' 10 ' o'clock. At o'clock th'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
East Main Paving Off, Trolley Heads
 Win Delay Plea

operate with the city officials Is the reason for the request. If the job was carried through this year it would mean that the Connecticut company would have to tear up its present tracks and bring the rails to q new grade.
 In view of the Connecticut s company's request the city has de- cided. to postpone such work for this year, at least, but it is doubt ful, right now, if the work will be allowed to stand over for more than a year, it was stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
CREENAWAY IS NEW LON'ON LORD.MAYOR

London. sepf 29- fPp-- Aldef' man GeDrge Henry Percy Gr"nh. nwny ems nlorled lord mayor of London to-day for ihs ye1r begin uIng November z, succeeding slI Maurice JaDka ,.
 rho lord mayors salary ls tln eh1 q yenr bnt inc esp"nsFh "i ib" office usually Rfs more man thhl The annuni lord mayors snow v irtllinnt inaugural pbrhdH IA t'ne of The BiOsi famous pb5"bniH ND England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
YOUTH DIES IN
 TURNPIKE CRASH

Milford, Conn, Sept 29-(UP)- Collision between sedan and truck on the Milford turnplKe caused the death of George H. Elm len, Is. of Germantown, Pa, ana serious injury to his mother ana four brothers last night.
 Louis S. Bouchie of Chelsea Mass, truck driver. was held TOT the coroner. The rear of his parked machine was said to have pro- jected over the edge of the high way when it was struck by the se- can, operated by the dead youth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29

Proposed paving for East Main street, from Brown street to the junction of Wolcott street, is en- tIrely off the program of municipal Inducements for this year. This fact was definitely ascertained to- day. While the city is desirous Of proceeding with the work the Con- neosicut company has requested that the program of paving over this large area be postponed for another year and. if possible, for two years.
 Financial inability on the part of tho Connecticut company to CO.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
KOppLEMANN NOMINATED

Hartford, Conn, Sept 2a,--UP)
 Herman r. k0pplemann. news dealer Dnd former state senator. ls thN first district democratic enn' dldHle for congress, opposing Colonel rlnrenes ". Seymour. re. nIblirnn. koDplemnnn received a2 votes on ihe first ballot Of tho district convention yesterday t6 1T for Olcoit r. King Of South Wi0d'