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Evening star., 1932-02-18
PLANS TO RAISE CASH
FOR AMERICAN SOLVENTS

NEW YORK, February 18 P).-A
reorganization plan for the American
Solvents & Chemical Corporation,
adopted by the committee headed by
Joseph P. Ripley, vice president of the
National City Bank. provides for the
raising of new cash of s1,650 900
through the sale of certain idle prop
critics and S731 500 to be realized
through an offering of 1873 900 shares Of
capitalization of the new company will
consist of S3,990,000 par value of
preference stock and 207,4l2 shares of
common.
Evening star., 1932-02-18
PRICE OF EXCHANGE
SEATS TAKES JUMP

NEW YORK. February 18 (P.-The
r.Ice Of Stock Exchange seats took an
other jump yesterday. a membership
being arranged for sale at S175,0 900 or
$4,000 above the previous sale.
Since the end of last week seat values
have risen $4,000 and from the low
price of the year. they have advanced
more than S50,0o0
The sensational upsWing of the last
few days brokers say, is largely the re-
suit of sharp advance in prices and the
great increase in stock market activity
following the announcement last week
CT the administrations plans to amend
the Federal Reserve act to ease the
credit situation.
Evening star., 1932-02-18
LURAY BANK TO REOPEN.

LURAY. Va, February 18 (Spe-
ciaD.-The First National Bank of
Luray, which is in process of re-
organization preparatory to opening at
an early date. will begin work with a
surplus Of $4,000 and capital stock Of
over today to the board of directors by
the Depositors' Committee, composed
of N. H. Clark. chairman; j. w. Bur-
CESS. jr., and Elmer E. Grove.
Evening star., 1932-02-18
STOCKS STRONGER
| AFTER LOW START
Overnight News Causes Early
Unsettled Condition, but
r RaAU Folows.
sY GEORGE i nUoDA

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
NEW YORK. February 12-zEregu,
larly lower at the start, bodsy's stock
market rallied impressiveiy IN later
dealings.
It was the overnight news Of the
postponement Of action by the South
ern Pacific directors on the dividend
due to be declared at this time on its
capital stock that unsettled the market
at the opening. There had been re-
ports that the rate would be reduced,
possibly cut in two, but the Street was
unprepared for failure to act at all and
the stock was not much lessened by
the statement that the board would
consider the situation anew at its May
| meeting. Southern Pacific opened off
8 points on the first transaction, which
consisted of 5,o00-share lot Of
punched sales.
Other railroad stocks were affected
more or less during the first hour, but
most of them had recovered all the
loss and more before midday. Atchi-
son, Missouri Pacific preferred and New
Haven were among those to make
relatively good showing. Southern
Pacific itself recovered 2 to points
of its initial decline
The other influence to which the
market made response was Of a con-
structive character. News of the re-
duction in the Bank of England rate
from to S per cent came before the
opening but its significance was not
fully realized until the United States
Government bond market had shown
the way.
The result was gradual recovery In
the general list after the early irreg-
ularity. American Telephone & Tele-
graph, which had been sold in the last
half hour Wednesday, for short &C
count as the sequel proved, ran up
points. Allied Chemical, American Can,
General Motors and United States
Steel were all up l to points. An in
teresting development was the strength
in low-priced oils, where Socony-Vac-
ullm was the feature
Evening star., 1932-02-18
Power Output Less.

NEW YORK, February 18 R.-
Electric power output for the week
ended February 13 was 1,578,817.OOO
kilowatt hours, decrease of 6.2 per
cent from the corresponding week last
year. In the preceding week output
showed a decrease of 5,4 per cent from
last year The central industrial re-
gion registered a decrease of 81 per
cent, Chicago. district 8,5 per cent and
Atlantic Seaboard AZ per cent.
Evening star., 1932-02-18
LOANS PAID RAPIDLY.

MINNEAPOLIS, February 18 (Spe-
ciaD Home owners payments to In
vestors' Syndicate on first mortgage resi-
dence loans totaled S5,420,374 during
TODAY by the company. This exceeds by
S264,329 the collections for the year
1929, which were $5,156,0 ,045.08. It was
slightly less than 1880.
Evening star., 1932-02-18
TO BUY WORKERS STOCK

NEW YORK. February 18 R.-To
aid employees who purchased the COM
pany's stock at higher levels, the Arm
strong Cork Co. proposes to buy back
from the workers. including officers,
not more than $4,000 shares at s25 a
share, or about SIT share above the
current market price. In a letter to
employees the company states that the
purchase will be limited to stock in
bank loans which have been called for
repayment.
Evening star., 1932-02-18

report nled WIN
the Public Utilities
Commission today.
This is a decrease
of S33,213.63.
In noting the
falling off in earn
ings it should be
kept in mind that
the cut rate taxi
cab fares had not
been put into op-
Grafton a year ago.
The figures form
hardly a fair COM
parison since a
month having the
keenest kind of
taxi competition is
b in 6 compared
rIrif "a O nnnth
Evening star., 1932-02-18
VISIBLE GRAIN SUPPLY
IN CANADA IS LOWER

FORT WILLIAM, Ontario, February
18 (P).-A drop of more than 100000
bushels was recorded in the visible
supply of Canadian wheat at all points
during the week ending Saturday last,
the statistical branch of the Board of
Grain Commissioners reported today.
The total was given as 188,068,203
bushels.
Evening star., 1932-02-18
new YORK BANK STOCKS
NEW YORK, February 18 R.-
Bank Stocks.
BOURSE STATEMENT.

PARIS, February l8 R).-Three per
cent rentes, 78 francs IS centimes. Five
per cent loan, 100 francs SIS centimes.
Exchange on London, 81 francs A
centimes The dollar was quoted at
Is francs 3512 centimes.
Evening star., 1932-02-18
TREASURY STATEMENT

BY the Associated Press.
Treasury receipts for February 16
we're s4,O95, ,9O5. SO; expenditures. SILL
694, ,e25. So: balance. S526,076, ,685.77.
Customs duties for 16 days Of February
were Sl2,842, ,80l.99.
Evening star., 1932-02-18
CAPITAL TRACTION
NET INCOME DROPS
Low Rate Taxi Competition
Blamed for Low Figure
in January.
BY EDWARD C. STONE.

Total net income of the Capital
Traction Co. for January amounted to
S4,49204, compared with s37,705.67 in
January, 1881, according to the monthly
Evening star., 1932-02-18
BAR SILVER QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK, February 18 (P).-Bar
silver steady and unchanged at 30c.
Evening star., 1932-02-18


1870 A.M....... 100000 1900 Noon. 100000
1870 PM........ 100000 21O PM. 100000
Dividend rates the table the
'Ex-divideA. Unit Of trading Partly
40
n cash I in h IN
preferred
Paid Plus Sc Plus
n
Evening star., 1932-02-18
COMMODITY PRICES DROP.

Wholesale commodity prices continued
their downward trend during the week
ended February 13 as their tendency
was measured by the Commerce De-
partment. In the table that follows
the index is given for comparable
periods, based on representing 1926
prices as 100. In addition, the selling
price of a ton of composite steel prod
ucts is given for like periods:
Evening star., 1932-02-18

CLEARING HOUSE FIGURES.
Washington Clearing House figures
for today: S3,189,036.96.
Evening star., 1932-02-18
ID. C. Bank Bulletin Appears.
Today's Exchange Business.

The most important transaction on
the Washington Stock Exchange today
was a $1,000 sale in Potomac Electric
Power IS at 1912. Washington Gas IS,
series B, sold at 1OOl2. Ten shares of
Merthenthaler Linotype sold at 48. this
being the first transfer since the di-
rectors reduced the dividend to rs cents
a quarter in order to conserve cash while
improvement in business is being
awaited
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
NTELLECTUALS AND LIBERALS ARE CONVEYING
They Are Gathering in Cleveland and May Se- lect a Socialist, Norman Thomas, for Nominee

Cleveland, O., July 8-CUP)- Americas leading intellectuals and liberals, assembling here for their own two-day political convention, looked toward socialism to-day in search of suitable presidential nom- inee. Early arrivals to the League for Independent Political Action said neither Herbert Hoover nor Franklin D. Roosevelt was satis- factory,
 It was predicted generally that Norman Thomas, socialist presi- dential nominee. would be endorsed by the convention representing the leagues 10000 mem bers.
 The socialist platform, however, will not be approved.
 Instead, the delegates will re- adopt their own scientifically con- structed platform which was draft ed when the league was created two and a half years ago under the leadership of Professor John Dewey, nationally known philos- opher and educator. who is it's president.
 Their program, drawn with the assistance of 100 prominent econ- omists and experts of the govern ment, embodies progressive platform on unemployment. taxa tion, the tariff power and public utilities, agriculture, international relations, banking and social legis- lation.
 The key plank is on the power question and provides for federal operation of Muscle Shoals, public ownership and operation of power and public utilities and control of coal, oil and railroads in the pub lie interest looking forward to eventual public ownership.
 The party grew out of dissatis- faction with the established parties and this feeling has grown to such an extent, spokesmen said, that the convention will definitely strive to build lasting third party for liberal thinkers.
 We feel that neither of the two major parties has any social plan ming in it's platform" Emanuel Davidove, chairman of the Ohio delegation said to-day. Their pre- election programs were adopted without planning"
 Approximately 500 persons, in- cluding 200 delegates, are expect ed to attend the convention which opens tomorrow to continue through Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
OBITUARY

CYR-Mrs Yvonne Grenier .Cyr, age 3e years. wife of Joseph Cyr. died at her home 942 Baldwin street yesterday afternoon. She had been in ill health for nine months. Mrs Cyr was born in Canada but came to this city about 10, years ago making her home here since that time.
 Besides her husband she is sur vited by her. father. Jean Baptiste Brenier of, Canada; two sons, Mau- rice g, and Roger 4; one daugh-- ter, Irene 6; one brother, Wilfred Grenier of Litchfield and eight sis ters, Mrs Charles Tremblay, Mrs Joseph Grenier and Mrs Josue Le- Blanc all of Canada, Mrs Andrew Bessette, Mrs Paul LaPerle, Mrs Peter Moisan. Mrs Albert Choui- nard and Miss Beatrice Grenier all of this city.
 The ifuneral will be held Monday morning at 8:3O o'clock to St Ann's church at o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary ceemtery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
COLLEGE YOUTHS
 STARTED OFF ON THRILLING TRIP
In a 54=Foot Ketch They Left Marblehead Last Night for 4,OOO Mile Cruise to Gibraltar

Marblehead, Mass, July 8 - (UP) = The 54-foot Ketch Storte- beker, manned by group of ad- venturous college youths, was en- route to the Azores today follow ing their departure from here last night on projected 4O0-mile cruise to Gibraltar and Mediterr- ranean and German ports. With Charles A. Hardy of Chatham as captain, the crew included William Crow ofSRye, N. Y.. Albert Ker- del of Baltimore, Md. Peter Barry of West Orange, N. J. William Drewry of South Orange, N. J.. and Standish Bacchus of Detroit.
 The Ketch, built in Germany for a New York group, who planned to enter it in the transatlantic race from Newport, R. l., to Eng land last year, arrived too late and it was sold to Hardy and his com panions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
THIRD READING
 OF IRISH FREE
 STATE MEASURE
Laborites in House of Com m mOnS Bitterly Fought Their Leader J. H. Thomas Before Bill Was Passed

London, July g. (UP)-Thc house of commons to-day passed the third reading of the Irish Free State special duties bill despite a bitter fight on part of laborites who sought it's rejection. The act now goes to the house of lords A sharp attack on J. H. Thomas, labor leader, and his conduct rf the Anglo-Free State controversy was made by Clement Richard Att lee, who, asserted, There are to,' many comedians who wish to play tragedies"
 Thomas reiterated his offer to arbitrate all financial questions in- sisting that such arbitration must be through the agency of an em- pire tribunal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
Former King of
 Portugal Dies
 While an Exile

London, July S- (UP)-The body of former King Manuel of Portugal left Twickenham to-day, scene of his English exile. The re- mains were transferred quietly to Weybridge where they will remain temporarily in a church crypt. The motor hearse bearing the former monarch's body was followed by eight cars. A requiem low mass was sung at Westminster cathedral while Manuers body was being transferred to Weymouth. The fa- nous church was filled to over flowing with congregation of many distinguished persons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
NURMI ARRIVES
 WITH. FIFTEEN
 FINNISH STARS
If He Competes in the
 Olympic Games Here, It Will Be Positively His
 Last Competitive Entry

1 New York, July 8 n {UP)r = Paavo Nurmi. former Olympic champion runner, headed a group of IS Finnish Olympic Athletes, who arrived on the Mauretania to- day. Nurmi issued the following statement:
 "I will not comment on my ann ateur status. I will not comment on the possibility of my being re instated, so that can compete Tn the Olympic Games. l did not bring my bride of three weeks with me. Women have no place on an athletic team in training.
 "If I run in the marathon at Los Angeles, it will positively be my final competitive appearance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
Waterbury Produce :: Market
Furnished by Connecticut Depart ss ment of Agriculture-B. F.
 - Storrs, Local Agent.

StorrS, Local ABeHIl
 Friday, July s-Supplies of most Hroducts were moderate at the morning market place while de- nland was fairly active resulting m an earlier clearance of the bulk of 6fferings, Prices, however, remain ed largely unchanged. Beets were again the weakest product on sale, selling mostly for 25 cents or less per dozen punches. Beans, cab bage. spinach and lettuce also were freely, offered enough to cause Continuation of the previously de- yeloped weak market.
 swGreen and wax beans did not sell as low as on Wednesday morn ing, but were late clearing. Green Sold mostly for 50 cents bushel and wax for 60 to 65 cents. Late cleanup sales were at lower fg- ures.
 Squash were one of the best sell ing products of the morning, par tfcularly yellow kinds which sold out early, mostly 50 cents per dozen. Green type squash were not as active and sold out later, mostly 25 cents a dozen.
 = Black raspberries were more ITGelV OIlcICu duu oOio Ao"Shs ASN. Varieties continuing in light supply and holding steady.
 a~sa
 s--SfUnless otherwise stated quota- lions are based on sales of good snerchantable products to retailers by nearby producers or whole sai- ssss5 ErprJITS
 Apples, new southern 1.5O-2.OOi bu.s western boxed Winesaps 1.7S- 2.2S bu.; cantalOupes, Cal. S.SO- 400 crate; cherries, native sour 2.OO-2.5O crate; .currnnts 2:OO.Z:2S crate; bluebcrries, shipped m 6.g0- z.OO crate; raspberfies, black 5.7S- termelons .35-.45 ca.
 VEGETABLES.
 Asparagus, No. i 100 1.25 dog. bchs., No. 2 .75-.9O dOz.; beans, green .4O..5O bu., wax .5O-.65 bu.; bccts 2O-.3O dog. bch.; broccoli .4O- ,.5O bu.; cabbage .35-.5O box; car- rots .S5-.4O dog. bchs.; caulifower .0O.f.25 box; celery. native .75- 100 dOz.; lettuce, iceberg .4O-.6O box, head .5O-.6O box, rOmainc .4O- 50 box; onions f.15-1.S5 bu., seal lions .15-.2O dOz. bchs.; peas, 1.50- 200 bu.; potatoes S.OO-S.25 bbI.; radishes 1.25-1.5O bu.; rhubarb .25- 80 doz.; spinach .4O-.5O bu., New Zealand .3O-.S5 bu.; squash, yellow .35-.5O doz.. green .25-.3O dOz.; to- niatoes,> native H. H. 800 16 ats.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Conn. eggs per doz.; Newlaid Fancy 80; Special .27-.3O; Extra .25..27; Gathered .23-.25; Newlafd Medium .27; medium .22-.25; west ern .l0-.22; live, fowl .16-.2O lb., brOilers, Rocks .18-.2O lb., Reds .15..10 lb., Leghorns .14-.16 1b.;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Frank Im- bimbo took place this morning at S:45 o'clock from the home or her parents on St Jean street to our Lady of Mount Carmel church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9:30 o'clock.' Bur ial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were: Frank Cucoio' Anthony Mascia, Carla Rosa. An thony Marzano James DAlesslo and James Sasso.
 The funeral of Albert Crochet was held this morning at S:30 o. clock from the home 163 Chipman street to St Patrick's church, where mass of requiem was celebrated at 9,o'clpck. 9 Buiral was in Cal vary cemetery with committal ser vices by Rev Bernard Foster. The pallbearers were: Peter, John and Phillip Prill, oscar Teubner, Thom- as Fitzmaurice, and John Andro- zargis.
 The funexal of Mrs Winifred Mil Ter was held this morning at S:l5 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral home, 270 West Main street to St Margaret's church, where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev Peter Daily as- sisted by Rev Edward Brennan and Rev John Dillon. Burial was in new St Joseph's cemetery with committal services by Father Daly. The pallbearers were: Martin J. Tehan, Edward Brennan, John Ward, William Colina. Michael o- Brien and Clarence Dusenbury.
 The funeral of Mrs Nina Beecher will take place tomorrow afternoon at ,2:30 o'clock at the Alderson iu neral home. Rev Richard Hegarty officiating. The burial will be Tn Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may cali at the funeral home this eve- ming.
 The funeral of Mrs Ella (Brad- ley) Cross took place this after- noon at 2:30 o'clock at the home In Thomaston. Rey Edward E. Haines officiating. The burial was in the Plymouth cemetery.
 The funeral of Frederick A. Stone took place this afternoon at 2:s0 o'clock at the Alderson Fun eral Home, 70 Central avenue, Rev ". Moreton owen Of the bunker Till Congregational church oniciat. ing. Burial was in the old Fine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08

The will of the late, William P. Gonion, for many years a prom 1nent merchant of this city, was fiIed for probate today. The entire estate is left to Thomas M. Con- ion, a son, who is now a resident Of Boston. He is also named ex- ecutor of the will.
 The testament was drawn. sign cd and witnessed on June 24th,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
West Brighton Man Fatally Hurt
 in TOrringtOn

Torrington, Conn, July s-UP) Owen Jones. 61. of'West Bright on, N. Y. was fatally injured by a rail which pinned him in the rear seat of an automobile which plunged through a highway fence near Spaulding's bridge last night
 The rail smashed through the windshield, missing HymAn Kotler East Park Boulevard. Brooklyn, N. r., and Abraham Goldstei 155 Bay 37th street, Brooklyn, who were in the front seat. They were detained at the Canaan state po- lice barracks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
5 ESTATE TO SON THOMAS
Latter Is Also Named Executor; } Value Undetermined
testament Drawn and Witnessed Week Previous to ! Churches Were to Benefit in Event That Offspring Died Before Father

week previous to the death of MT Conlon in. St Mary's hospital. It provided incidentally that in event of the son preceding the father in death one-third of the estate was to go to Genevieve Mary Conlon, a daughter-in-law, $10,000 to the Church of the Immaculate Concep- tion and the residue to the pastor of the Immaculate Conception and the bishop of the Hartford diocese. The will was witnessed by Claude L. Graham, Kathryn T. and Mary .C. O'Neill. The amount of the estate will be determined when the inventory is taken.>
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington. July s-(UPl-Fore- cast for Friday and Saturday: Maine-Cloudy with showers this afternoon and in east and north portions tonight somewhat warmer on the coast tonight Saturday fair.
 ,vermont-Fair tonight and Sat urday cooler tonight.
 New Hampshire, Massachusetts Rhode Island, Connecticut-Fa1rt to- night and Saturday little change ie temperature. A+
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
LESS DRUNKS IN
 HELSINFORS

Helsingfors July 8 - (UP)- Drunkenness in Helsingfors declin- ed 30 per cent during the first three months after the abolition of prohibition and indictments for intoxication declined 26 per cent. according to police figures issued today.
 The comparison was made with the figures for the last three months before the abolition of pro- hibition. The dry law was estab- lished June 1, 1919, and repealed through referendum early this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
Despondent Dog
 Commits Suicide
 After Conviction

Williamsville, N. Y., July & tUP)-Life held no meaning for Nero. large Scotch Collie, after he had been convicted of being vicious sent from courtroom in disgrace and ordered to wear muzzle.
 Yesterday, Police Chief Edward H. Evans reported, Nero ended his life by jumping in front of a Le. high Valley Railroad train. He had been Respondent since the conclu- sion of the trial, Chief Evans said.
 The death officially was listed as a suicide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
MARION NIXON CAST

Hollywood, July 8 - (UP) - Marion Nixons is soon to take a trip to New York;. where many scenes in Madison Square Gar sdefl'' will be filmed. She is the only woman signed so far. Jack Oakie, Warren Hymer and Jimmy Gleason will be seen with her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
APPRAISERS FOR THE
 HOTCHKISS co, INC.

Attorney Mitchell G. Meyers and Robert J. Bolan were appointed appraisers for the William B. Hotchkiss company, Inc, local hardware company under an order approved by Judge. Earnest c. Simpson in superior court today. Attorney James E. Russell was confirmed as temporary receiver and Attorney Herman J. Weisman was appointed as special counsel for the receiver in an order passed by Judge Edwin c. Dickinson. Four months from July 9th was the time limit set for the filing of claims against the corporation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
RuRNED TO DEATH

Bedding, Calif, July 8 - UP) - Three persons were burned to death here when their airplane fell 200 feet and burst into flames. The dead were Ollie Rose, 45, pilot, and Mrs George Halcomb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
pERU MARTIAL LAW

Lima, Peru, July 8- (UP) -- Martial law was enforced in Peru today after several persons were killed or founded in an outbreak by Communist and opposition par ty forces at Trujillo, Puerto Chi cana, Paijan, State of Libertad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08

West Hartlepool, England.
 Workers among the Hittites and Assyrians enjoyed five-day week 5000 years ago, according to re- cent disclosures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08
MASSES

MASSES.
 CALLAHAN-A months mind mass : of requiem will be celebrated Sat urday morning.. July 9th. at 7:So o'clock, at the SS. Peter and Paul church, for the repose of the soul of the late Michael Callahan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08

DIED. CYR-In this city, July 2, 1882. Mrs Yonne (Grenier) Cyr. Funeral Mon day morning at S:30 o'clock, to St Ann's church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08

dressed fowl .2O-.25 lb.. broilers .25-3O lb.
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT.
 Butcher stock, COWS .03-.O5 lb.. calves .O6.. .O0 lb.; meats, beef .11- .15 Ib., veal .11-.-14 lb.. lamb .15- IS lb., pork, lOins .17-.2O lb
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-08

The funeral of Mrs Ella (Brad-
 iey) Gross took place this after- noon at 2:30 o'clock at the home In Thomaston. Rev Edward E. Haines ofiiciating. The burial was in the Plymouth cemetery.