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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
Chain Gangs of
 Georgia Wait
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v ~~~sA regiment in which Burns served overseas-through the battles of Cambrai, the Somme. Aisne- Marnc, Mouse and other major actions-telegraphed an appeal to Gov Moore to refuse extradition.
 Burns would rather die" than go back to Georgia. Tn fact, he insists, return to the chain gang. a return to the penal methods he has described in his book, would mean death, anyway"
 His old comrades of the 14th Engineers Veterans association, through their president, Carol F. Scott, told Gov Moore that Burns had "served with distinction in our regiment" and argued that The has suffered already too much at tho hands of the Georgia prison auth orities."
 Those lconversant with Burns case, pointed out that his war ser- vice cost him his employment and that when he returned to the United States, and found work, he wandered as a hobo to the South, eventually to fall in with group of petty criminals who forced him into the cheap robbery for which he was convicted.
 Burns record in Chicago follow ing his first escape, when he rose to be the respected editor of a prosperous magazine, at $20,0O0 a year, holding a high place in the community and civic life-until his betrayal by a woman--was also cited in his favor.
 It was learned to-day that not only has Governor Moore been de- luged by appeals to stay the exec utive hand and refuse extradition, but that widespread movements have been launched to persuade the governor of Georgia that Burns has been punished enough" :"
 The Georgia officials could, if they chose, end the case by quash- ing their request for extradition. The offensc of which Burns was convicted is now ten years old. Governor A. Harry Moore ex- ing tonight.
 tests to Governor Moore included many from Georgia. One, signed by seven residents of Atlanta, pro- tested that Burns should not again be subjected to ''chain gang brutality"
 Five citizens of Gastonia, N. c. wired Moore that the return of Burns would be "a blot on our civ- ilization because of conditions ex- isting in the chain gangs" The Civil Liberties Union and the Vanguard Press, publishers of Burns book. also have come to the fugitive,s defense, with offers of legal assistance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
BUCKINGHAM IS APPOINTED BY
 THE GOVERNOR

Hartford, Conn, Dec 16.-(UP) Governor Wilbur l.. Cross today announced appointment of Mayor Edward c. Buckingham of Bridge port as compensation commissioner for the 4th congressional district for a period of five years. He sue ceeds Charles E. Williamson of Darien whose term expires Jan- uary 1, 1e33. Today's appointment was made after the governor was assured the Bridgeport mayor would be succeeded by a man of high calibre after he relinquished that office. The Bridgeport board of aldermen last week unanimous ly elected James l.. Dunn as It's president and he will succeed Buckingham as mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
CONGRESSMAN
 TIERNEY WINS
 $l0O,0O0 CASE

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec 16--(UP) The $10O,000 damage action of Dr James s. Mccarthy of New Ha- ven against Congressman William l.. Tierney of Greenwich in which the physician sought recovery of $60,000 allegedly given Tierney as counsel fees. was dismissed by Su- perior Court Judge Frank F. Me- Evoy to-day.
 Dr Mccarthy, who inherited $7,000,000 from his wife, the late Margaret Huntington Mccarthy, Cleveland heiress to some of the Standard Oil millions, claimed he gave Tierney two $30,000 checks to fight a contest of his wife's will. The contest was averted by an out-of- court settlement, the physi- clan claimed, and the money was not returned. Mccarthy and Tier ney were both executors of the will.
 Tn a companion action Judge McEvoy sustained demurrer filed by counsel for Tierney to d petition of the physician asking court. permission to invest approx imately $1,000,0O0 of the estate left in trust for his son, James, Jr. in common stocks and bonds. Tier ney who objected to any invest ment except government bonds, claimed the matter not one in which the court could take juris- diction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16

Among the more favorable bus mess developments of the last month in the United States are we'll maintained rate of steel out put. a. thifd consecutive monthly increase in thrilled orders Of the United States Steel Corporation, a continued gain in bituminous coal production, a further increase Tn factory employment, and seasonal expansion in foreign trade and de- Dartment-store sales, according to the current issue of The Guaranty Survey. published by the Guaranty Trust Comuany of New York. The movement of railway freight traf- fic has passed its peak and entered the period of seasonal decline, which normally continues until the end of the year. The automobile and construction industries still fail to show definite signs of re- vival and the volume of commer- cial check payments has not meas ured up to seasonal expectations.
 Fewer Bank Failures.
 In the financial field, The Sur yey continues, there have been further additions to the gold stock. fewer bank failures, and a con- tinued increase in bank deposits. The latter, however, has not been accompanied by corresponding increase in loans, situation that Indicates dearth of opportunities for sound credit expansion. Never thAless, the flow of money into the banks has strengthened their posi- ton and increased their ability to finance sound business revival as fast as suitable opportunities present themselves.
 Bond prices. while firmer than fin October, have shown less pro ncunced strength than share val ueN. The decline in the first few days of the month were rather Severe; and, although the ground lost was the subsequent reaction has carried the general level of prices, as measured by the Dow Jones average, below that recorded at the beginning of the month. Weakness has been especially pro- nounced in foreign issues. United States government obligations, on the other hand, have represented an exception to the general trend, with one issue reaching a new high
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
HIGH AND LOW SPOTS IN
 THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK
Steel Output Shows Upward Trend For Third Con s secutiye Month-Fewer Bank Failures Reported
ii for the wear to date.

point for the year to date.
 Money rates have remained at abnormally low levels, with ex- ceptionally little activity in the market. The fact that t.seasonal bus mess expansion has begun to taper off and that activity will prop ably continue to recede gradually for the remainder of the year IS taken to indicate that no. import ant change in the money situation is in immediate prospect.
 Statsitically, it is evident that the banking system as q whole is in a splendid position to finance bus mess recovery. The principal ob- stacle is a psychological one. Con- fidence has received profound shock from the events of the last three years. and it is not in the na- ture of things for that confidence to be restored overnight. Some progress in that direction has url- occasionally been made. Confid- ence in the banks seems to have re turned. But the confidence of many business men in the possibility of profitable commercial ventures and in the stability of values still aP- pears to be rather uncertain. How
 
 setbacks, it is reasonable to antici- pate steady, if rather slow, ad- vances toward normal state of mind on the part of the business community as a whole.
 Trend of Security Markets
 Both stock and bond markets were distinctly stronger in tone last month than they were in Oc- tober. The irregular decline in stock prices that continued during the greater part of october extend ed into the first week of Novem- Der, but was followed by a strong recovery. After a momentary hesi- tation following the election, the upward trend was resumed. Some ground was lost about the middle of the month. but again firmness returned. The recent movement has been marked by considerable ir- regularity. A feature of the market during the greater part of the month was the relative firmness of prices. despite the apparent hesi- tancy on the part of the general public to participate, which ac- counted for the very small volume of transactions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
Broadway Smiles But The Wife Of Clarence Mackay
 Is Not Smiling One Bit

lh a t t s t 4 I a T her professional reputation. Her attorneys hinted there might be a suit. Mrs MacKay was to have re- ceived $4,000 for one week, the re- ceipts to go to charity.
 Mrs MacKay negotiated with Harry c. Kosch. then Roxy receiy- CT. Contract but was aware the management had not signed. Later Howard S. Cullman succeeded Kosch and wrote her that he re- gretted "conditions do not permit me as receiver to continue these negotiations at the present time."
 Mrs MacKay was to have sang in |. representation of the nativity at Bethlehem. Her attorney said she had even conferred with the stage directors on whether or not there should be both a COW and a donkey on the stage. It was finally decided to have only donkey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
SpALLONE CASE
 POSTP OWED TO
 DECEMBER 28Th

Haverhill, Mass, Dec 16.- (UP)-Hearing of the case of Francis Spallone of 424 Wash- fngtOn street, Waterbury, Conn, arrested in connection with an automobile accident in which two persons were seri- ously injured, was postponed today from tomorrow until December 2S.
 P0stponement was ordered because of the serious condi- ton of the victims, Miss Maude |. Ioyerin, A, and Albert H. Morrill,, 43, both of whom are in Gale hospital. The accident occurred Tuesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
BY ELMER C. WALlZER IInifed preas Financial Edllorl

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 New York, Dec 16.-(UP)A-A crash in prices of Winnipeg wheat and further weakness in United States Steel preferred stock were unsettling influences in the stock market to-day although volume shranlt sharply and prices re- sisted pressure throughout the day.
 cred. Their operations brought Q recovery that left prices irregu- lar at the finish. Ability of the market to withstand such events aA those listed above gave courage to the constructive element and forced bears to cover.
 At one time Winnipeg December wheat was at a record low of SS cents, off 3% cents from the previ- ous close. Winnipeg may was at 40H off cents and July at 41% off 3N. All Winnipeg wheat op- tions closed with losses of 2@ cents a bushel.
 Chicago wheat was down also but 1t rallied from the lows and closed off # cent to l cent a bushel. Other grains closed IT. regular, all slightly lower except oats which. were off $ to up 4 cent.
 Cotton held small gains. Bonds were irregular with. foreign issues firm and Public Utilities up slightly in the domestic section. United States government bonds were slightly down after their recent share gains.
 Foreign exchange trading offered little of interest. The pound ster- ling continued to gain, while. the French franc held slightly above the low of the year. Scandinavian currencies went up with the pound, Other Europeans were mixed in narrow range.
 Oil shares were unsettled by price reductions by principal pet roleum buyers. Coppers also were down as a group. Gold mining is- sues were features on the upside. Homestake jumped 2 points to 160 within 3 1-8 points of its record high. Dome Mines firmed up on de- claration by the company of an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16

New York, Dec 1G--(U. P.) - Broadway to-day was entertained with all the details of why Anna Case MacKay, former Metropolitan prima donna and wife of Clarence H. Ma Kay, telegraph magnate. is not fulfilling q widely advertised engagement at the Ornate Roxy theater.
 Mrs MacKay. angered because the management had announced she was "indisposed", released a complete set of her correspondence with the receivers of the Theater Corporation. Depression caused the theater to think better of employ ing her, the letters showed.
 Mrs MacKay Indignantly charg- ed the theater's announcement of her acancelling the engagement be- cause of an indisposition harmed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16

department and treasury officials. But he said, there was no re- straint, not even suggestion of restraint on the part of the state department, to cause me not to dis cuss debts at this time."
 Claudel and Stimson talked earn estly together for an hour.
 Meanwhile the United Press learned from a high official source that President Hoover is consider ing three plans to deal with debt revision. They are:
 1-To ask Congress to establish a debt funding commission.
 2-To carry on conversations with debtors through diplomatic channels.
 3-To appoint an informal com mission to review the debts. This body probably would include sen- ators and representatives but would not be authorized by Con- gress.
 The, administration holds that each debtor country must present it's case separately. The rule of capacity to pay" will be the yard- stick of debt revision. Officials feel that there is a vast difference in the justice of demands for re vision among the different coun- tries .s,t
 officials, talking informally, ex- pressed the view that France has relatively weak case for dras- tic reduction. They believe that is the reason why France insists on Jumping it's own claim in with those of Great Britain and other countries.
 With respect for the three plans before MT Hoover, the administra- tion feels that there is little chance that Congress would authorize a commission. Several times previ- ously it has refused to do so.
 The second plan offers the ad- vantage that conversations with various countries could be started now and carried into the Roosevelt administration with less loss Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
COMMON PLEAS GRANTS FORECLOSURE
Bury Sister Paula
 In New London
Stationed at St Margarets Convent Here for Six Years
 -Taugllt Forty Years

The funeral of Sister Paula, ono of the first nuns of the Order of Mercy at St Margaret's -Parochial Convent, took place yesterday morning in New London.
 Sister Paula was a teacher for more than 40 years and was sta- tioned at St Margaret's convent from 1915 to 1921 and during her career was mother superior of sew eral convents in this state.
 Sister Paula died Tuesday short
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
WOOL MARKET.

q N q A <
 Boston, Dec 16--(UP)-The To- cal daily wool market report is- sued today by the Boston U. s. Agricultural Department bureau follows:
 sFair quantities of 64s and finer western wools are selling at about steady prices. Short to average French combing staple of this grade comprises the bulk of sales in territory lines at 39-41 cents, secured basis, for original bag of. ferings. Good French combing sells occasionally at 42@43 cents, secured basis. Some graded strictly comb ing 64s and finer territory wool sold at 44-46 cents, secured basis. Twelve months Texas wools con- tinue moderately active at 4l-43 cents, secured basis"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16

PittsfieId, Mass. Dec (UP)
 Mfrs Catherine Burns prayed to- day that President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt or someone would act to prevent the state of Georgia from taking her son, Robert Elliott Burns, back to the dread chain gang. Burns was held at Newark. N. J., today pending an extradition hearing.
 We must have help in fighting for my son." the sorrowful mother declared as she wondered why they must hound my Robert and persecute him, and why can't they give him chance to live the hon. est life he was living in Chicago"
 Mrs Burns explained that she had discussed her sons plight with Governor Roosevelt at Warm Springs. Ga, in 1929.
 "He knows the whole story, and if he doesn't do, anything for me
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
Mother Of Man Who Fled From Chain Gang Seeks
 Aid Of President-Elect

now that he is president, I'll have to become bolshevist," the dis traught woman continued. "In Russia they at least shoot people who make too much money. Here they become profiteers and rack eteers-they live on the wealth of the land and send their enemies to jail"
 Recalling her sons service in the hospital department under fire in the World War, Mrs Burns said it was mot justice of the heavenly or earthly kind" to forget his good deeds for one slight slip years ago." She said another son, the Rev Vincent c. Burns. former pas tor of South Congregational church, had gone to Newark to help his brother fight. against ex- tradition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16

lv. after being stricken with heart disease in her classroom in St Mary's parochiaI school in New London.
 A solemn requiem mass was eel ebrated yesterday morning at St Mary's church, New London, where many of her many friend gathered to pay final tribute.
 Before taking her VOWS. Sister Paula was Miss Mary ]. Cobey of New Haven. She was professed as a religious in Meriden at St Bridg- cts convent in 1888. She had taught in many parochial institu- tions of learning in the Hartford diocese.
 SsEter Paula was transferred to New London last September from Meriden, where she was supervisor of St Roses convent for three years. She is survived by one brother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
WILL HAVE TO
 TAKE MEDICINE

Atlanta, Ga, Dec 16-(uP)-- Governor Richard B. Russell, Jr, of Georgia, told the United Press to-day Robert Elliott Burns. wide ly pub1icized fugitive from a chain gang" will have to take his medicine like any other highway robber."
 'It is unthinkable," he said. ..that New Jersey authorities will not promptly honor our requisition for the immediate extradition of this man."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
Three Overcome
 By Smoke After {
 Thirty Had Fled

Providence, R. l., Dec 1G-(U. P.)-Three persons were overcome by smoke and about 30 were driven from their homes early to- day when fire swept a three-stOry tenement house and spread to an adjoining building on South Main street, in the downtown district.
 Damage was placed at $2O,0OO. <
 George Matthews was taken to Q hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation. The others overcome were MT and Mrs Leo Roderick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
Judgments Total $25, ,185; $6,831
 Proves Largest
Wafertown Library Favored in Case Involving Local Man Bank and Building and Loan Also Win Re quests for Action To-day

Seven foreclosure judgments to- talIng s25,1S5.9S were granted in the common pleas and superior courts today. Most of the judgment took pIace in the common pleas coszrt with Judge Miles F. McNin nresfding. Judge Alfred c. Baldwin sat in superior court.
 The largest judgment was en- tered in the case of the trustee or the Watertown Library Association axainst James A. Schroeder or Waterbury in the amount of $6,-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
GIVE IRELAND. TO UNITED STATES
 ADVISES SHAW

London. Dec 10-(UP1-- George Bernard Shaw left LOn- don for a world tour suggest- ing that Britain hand over Ireland to the United States fin lieu of the war debt" He told an attractive young woman that he did not intend to give q single autograph during his trip. "Why don't you go find Harold Lloyd?" he suggested. Lloyd was on the same train, bound for the continent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
ROWED HOURS
 TO SAFETY

New Bedford, Mass, Dec 16.- (UP)-After rowing three hours through heavy seas in freezing weather three fisehrmen. feared drowned when their abandoned catboat was reported adrift off Fort Rodman, reached shore safe- ly here late last night.
 Two coast guards had been dis patched to their rescue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
CHICAGO WHEAT.

Chicago, Dec 16- CUP )--Wheat rallied to close 5-8 to 718 cents lower on the Board of Trade today after breaking 9 cents in sym ,pathy with Liverpool and Winni- peg shortly before noon.
 Both the Foreign markets touch ed record low prices, Winnipeg be- ing off 4 cents at one time and selling, at B 1-4 cents for May on a, gold basis,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
FIVE LINERS TO
 BRING GOLD

London, Dec 16-(UP)--A gold shipment of $9,000,O00. the first of Great Britain's $95, $50, 900 in stallment on It's war debt to the United States will be made soon financial circles reported today
 Five liners, the Majestic. Lancas- tria, Mauretania, Erittfnic and Auranha, will carry the gold a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
YANKEE ALCOHOL
 FOR MAKING THE 1. CANADA BOOTLEG

/
 Burlington, Vt. Dec 16- They're carrying cOals to New castle! Prohibition agents, mystified by the fact that many alcohol automobiles cap- tured lately have been tray- cling northward-toward the Canadian bOrder-inyestigated. They discovered, they said to- day, that the alcohol was man. ufactured at Albany, N. Y., and was being transported to Can- ada for use in the preparation of bootleg liquor.
 Albany, N. Y., Dec 16-(UP) ---Reports from Burlington, Vt, !. tIlat alcohol transported to- s ward Canada for use in mak- ing bootleg liquor was manu- factured in Albany surprised Duncan Craig, head of the lO- cal prohibition bureau. today. q thought that since we raid- ed a large alcohol making plant on the outskirts of AL bany about q week and 2 half ago that the source in this sec ton was bottled up," he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
NAV RE DEPORTED

Los Angeles, December 10
 (UP) - Duncan Renaldo. film ac- tor, faced deportation or possi- bie 12-year prison term today. A federal jury found him guilty on three counts of an indictment charging perjury, falsely claiming American citizenship, and falsify- ing passport to go to Africa dur. ing the filming of Trader Horn"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
TO WED IN NICE

Nice, December 16 - (UP) = Harlod Winthrop, prominent in Boston society, and Madame Le- cette Dauphin, daughter of the Branch vice consul at GalatZ, Rumania, will be married here Monday. The mayor of Nice will officiate at the ceremony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
THEY WEIGHED IN

New York. Dec 16.--( CUP )-- Jimmy McLarnin of Vancouver. B.. e., weighed 145 Ia. and Sammy Fuller Of Boston. 136, when exam Ined today for their ten round bout Ut Madison Square Garden tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16

S31.32.
 Other judgments were entered as follows: w. J. Borhardt against M. A. Prindle, $931: V. Blauzdunas against B. veillette, $1,7O3.25: Wat erbury National Bank, receiver, against Albert Barkus, $3.2O4.4s; Elizabeth Winestein against ". Morozos, $3,056.43;. Waterbury Building & Loan association against I. J. Toffey. S4,779.50: Frank Bretthauer against Archie Cauthier, 34,680.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
Willing To Discuss
 Revision Of Debts
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time than under the other schemes. Roosevelt personally had expressed a preference for dealing with debts through the state department.
The Washington times., 1932-03-28
Navy Orders

Rear Admiral George r. Mar.
vel assigned to General Board,
Navy Department.
Lieut.. Charles S. Boarman, to
Naval War College, Newport, r. I.
Lieut.. Vincent w. Grady, to
Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va.
Lieut.. Frank I. Hart, to Navy
Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
Lieut.. Donald j. MacCalman, to
Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla.
Lieut.. Gordon B. Parks, to
Naval Operations instead Division
of Fleet Training, Navy Depart
ment.
Lieut.. Charles H. Rockey, to
U. s. S. Arkansas.
Lieut.. George Walker, to Naval
Air Station, Pensacola. Fla.
Lieut.. (jg) Robert c. Brixner,
to Aircraft Squadrons, at Fleet
Air Base, Pearl Harbor, TIL. OrS,
Is Jan. revoked.
Lieut.. GgD Howell j. Dyson, to
Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla.
Medical Corps
Lieut.. GgO Harold I. Brown,
to U. S. s. Maryland.
Construction Corps
Lieut.. Emmett E. Sprung, to
Naval Academy, Annapolis.