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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
Govt Rests in
 Eagles Case
fcontinued from Page. D

(COntinued rom HdEes Eugene !. BaIsiger, first govern fnent witness.
 Balsiger, auditor for the bazaar department of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, which Mann headed, testified on direct examination that Mann signed contract on Dccem-- : Der 30. t930, authorizing Bernard c. Mcclure. promoter and one of the. co-defendants, to promote efrolicss or dances in 800 or more .aefies" or local lodges of the Eagles.
 Tine tickets for these events, the government naintalns. were lottery tickets and Mann and Herring par ticIpated in the profits of the en- terprise.
 Louis Mead TreadWell objected to Kelleys attempt to draw from the witneBs an account of Mann's 2 activities outside the Eagles on the ground it was irrelevant. Max D. Stcuer, counsel for Mcclure and his aide. Raymond Walsh, also on trial. joined in the discussion, maintaining it was necessary for the jury to know Mann's standing Sin tho community.
 Treadwell withdrew his opposi- ton and Balslger related that Mann was president Of the Kansas City chamber of commerce, president Of Associated Industries of Missouri chairman of President Hooyer's unemployment committee for Mis- souri; chairman of the Empire leo and Cold Storage company and an officer in several other smaller ven lures.
 steuer then took up cross tcx;fmiBatioD.
 Was there at any time cheek used that did not have the sigma turea of both Mann and McGuireT' he asked.
 Never" Balsiger said
 The witness said every cent' that came in from the acries---that k. proceeds for tho ticket sale-- minus the 25 per cent kept by the individual 1odges--weDt into the joint Mann Mcclure account. He yaid he never beard the suggestion by either Mcclure. Walsh. Herring Dr "any stranger to the enterprise" that ''iottery was contemplated ns the fund-raising scheme"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
Tossed Child to
 Death and Then
 Jumped Herself

Denver. Colo, Dec 1-(UP)--A blonde, attractive, 30-year-old mother, tossed her seven-year-ofd daughter from a 10th floor window in downtown hotel here last night, then jumped to her death from the same window.
 MrA J. E. Miller, who registered at the hotel earlier. in the evening as being from Colorado Springs, was killed almost Instantly. Her daughter. Julia, died two hours later. Illness and marital difficul- ties were believed to have been responsible for the woman's act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
The Funeral of
 James E. COlgan
Honored Citizen of Bridge port Burial Yesterday
 Morning

Monsignor John J. McGlvney and Rev Finton s. Tehan. former Wa terburians now stationed in Bridge port, were celebrant and deacon, respectively, at the solemn high mass yesterday morning for James F .Colgan, trustee of St Charles church, Bridgeport, who died early Monday of heart attack. Rev Francis Morrisscy of Bridgeport, was sub-deacon.
 Prominent members of the clergy from all parts of the state were seated in the sanctuary. Mayor Edward T. Buckingharn,, police and fire commissioners were among the many city officials who attended the funeral. Burial was .sl the family plot in St MichaeFs cemetery, Bridgeport. Monsignor McGiyney conducted the commit tal services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
WOOL MARKET.

Boston, Dec 1--(UP) The local daily wool market report issued today by the Boston U. s. Agricui- ture Department bureau follows:
 Sales of moderate volume are being closed on western grown wools. Strictly combing 4ss, Sos territory wools are moving at prices within the range of 36-38 cents, secured basis. Original bag G4s and finer territory wools of bulk French combing staple bring 40-42 cents secured basis and grad ed French staple wools bring fl. 43 cents. secured basis. A faii volume of fall Texas wool ia mov. ing at S3-36 cents, secured basis Fleeces of 66s and Ass. Sos quail ties are slightly more active at about steady prices.''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
Mickey Walker Wins His
 Verbal Battle In Court

band and Miss Mccormick occupied the same room in the Walker home following the party. It was on this accusation she obtained divorce. When Miss Mccormick learned she had been named a correspondent she filed petition to reopen the case. Several hearings were held before Colonel Moore, with his re- sultant decision. If the decision is accepted by tho chanccry court in Trenton, and If precedent is fol.
 lowed, the act may have the effect of inyalidating Mrs Winn's decree
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
Cheshire Woman's Back Broken When
 Auto Overturned
Seeks SlO,OOO From Maryland Woman as Result of Injuries-Accident Occurred July 22, I93O, on College Highway in Town of Cheshire

tiff accepted the defendants In- vitation to ride as passenger in the latter's car and while riding along the highway, the car tipped ever, plnning the plaintiff under. heath. Tn addition to having had her back broken in the mishap. the plaintiff sustained other tn- juries. all of which are permaDen: in nature.
 Attorney Michael V. Biansfield and Attorney Robert D. Larkin ap- peared for tine plaintiff. Attorney M. J. Blumenfeld of Hartford represents the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
MRS ETHEL BEACH
 AWARDED $6,725
Against Conn Light & Power Co for Death of
 Husband
AT WINDSOR LOCKS

Commissioner Leo ]. Noonan a. warded Mrs Ethel Beach of 240 Highland avenue, Waterbury, com pensation amounting to $6,752 a. gainst the Connecticut Light & Power Co in a finding handed down in Hartford yesterday.
 The award is for the death of the local woman's husband, em- ploye of the lighting company, who was killed in an automobile accid- ent at Windsor Locks last Nov 14th. Commissioner Noonan found that the deceased was in the course of his employment when he met with his fatal injuries. The sum is to be paid at the rate of $21 weekly for 320 weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
Four Bandits Got Away With 5000
 of Banks Cash

Southampton. Pa Dec 1-~fUP) The Southampton state Bank was held up to-day by four band- it's who fled with s3.000 in cash,
 A fifth member of the gang, state police said, drove the auto- mobile in which they made theif escape. It carried New Jersey lic- ensc plates.
 Within few minutes the same machine was reported passing through Hatboro. four miles away, and. heading for Philadelphia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
SOn-in-LaW of Vice President
 Is in Trouble

Providence, R. l., Dec 1---tU. P.) Vice President Charles Curtis son-fn-law, Webster Knight. 2d, was respondent in a $20.000 law stiit--based on the kicking of . ''vicious, horse--which went to trial before q jury in superior court here to-day.
 The piaintiff. Patrick J. Lovett. local blacksmith. claims he was severely injured by horse which Knight. wealthy banker and sports man, hired him to shod ApriI {, 1923.
 According to Lovett. the horse kicked him NO he suffered concus. sion of tho brain. q fractured jaw, and the loss of 1e teeth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
WANTED MAN NOTIFIED
 TO APPEAR IN PITTsFIELD

John Seery of 23 Driggs street, this city, has been notified to ap- pear in the police court of Pitts field on the charge of operating an automobile in such manner as to cndangcr the lives of pedes- trians. His machine was involved in an accident in thit city Tues day. Arthur Phelps. :. Of Pittsfieid was taken to the PittsfeId hospi- tai suffering from . possible frac- ture of the skull.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
NO SECOND
 EXPLOSION

Montreal. December (uP) l.-- Blasting by workmen repair ing the damage caused last night by gas explosions was responsible for report today that fresh cx- plosions had occurred. The false news spread rapidly and resulted in considerable activity on the part of police and fire department officers. It was not until investi- gators reached the district that the real cause Of the blasts was as- certained
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01

Trial of the s1o.o0o civil action suit of Marie D. shinville of Cheshire against Laura s. Hans com of Baltimore. Md, formerly of Cheshire. was started this after noon before Judge Alfred C. Bald- win in superior court. It is 2 euest case, in which the plaintiff alleges her back was broken when khe defendants car. in which she was passenger. overturned on tho College Highway in Cheshire on July 22. 1890.
 The complaint aIleges the plain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
Jobless Kill Deer And
 Ignore State Game Laws

woodsman. was convicted of catch ing deer with wolf trap. now practically useless relic of prim- ftive civilization in New Hamp- shire. Sanborn was imprisoned be- cause he could not pay a $200 fine and may have to serve year in jail.
 With the season open in every county but Rockingham county to- day, fish and game wardens throughout the state were ordered to abandon practically all other activities in order to halt the rcck. less preying on deer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
HE'D CROSS FUND NOW
 AT HALE WAY MARK

The campaign of the Waterbury Chapter Of the American Red Cross to raise $S.00Q has nearly reached the halfway mark of It's quota. The town of Woodbury with q. contribution of S312 hEs pro- yided one of the outstanding feat- rfes today. The committee ex. fects moro gratifying results from the city within the next few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
His Principal
 Creditor Was Clarence Mackay

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec 1-(UP) Listing his occupation as "un- employed" Frederic F.. Humphries of Westport and New York. social registerite, filed "a bankruptcy schedule with Referee John Keogh day listing liabilities, of $42g,- PAP and assets of $111.
 .Humphries gave his principal creditor as Clarence H. MacKay, chairman of the board of Postal Telegraph, to whom he. owes $26g,- 900. His only hssets. he said, are some books and an equity in an in- expensive automobile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
LOCAL PEOPLE VISITORS
 AT REMINGTON HOME

Several waterburtans attended the annual meeting ofsthe Conncc- ticut Occupational Therapy So- ciety at the Newington Home for Crippled Children today. Edward r. Chester, supervisor of voca- tional rehabilitation service for and Dr Everett s. Radamacher, instructor in psy. chiatry at the Yale School of Med- icine, were the principal speakers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
ROBBED JANIToR.

Boston, Dec -(lJP)--@A burglar broke into the janitor's quarters in the apartment house at % The Fcnway during the night and stole 90 cents, police Yere informed to- day. The suite directly over the janitor's apartment IS occupied by Police Commissioner Eugene C.. Huffman of Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
INDIAN WAS HANGED.

Purvis. Miss. Dec - lUP) = William F, Weatherford. s4 great grandson of Choctaw Indian. c.s,eftgin. was hanged for murder to-day whi'e his attorneys pleaded he was q victim of Moon Mad ness"--that he lost his reason at certain phases of the moon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
chicago wheat

Chicago. ecember 1 - (UPl -A Improved export prices sent wheat prices soaring on the Chicago board of trade today.
 December futures climbed 2 3-4 cents when cash Interests, shorts and commission house enc
 The fever of higher prices caught in the other wheat futures and corn, ali closing higher. < Closing wheat prices: Decern- ber A 3-4 cents, up 9 3-4; May 4s Is, up 2 3-s; July 4s 3-s, up 2 Is.
 Corn closed 1 1-4 to ? 1-s cents higher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
DOG PoIsoNER
 ON COZ STREET

Daniel r.. Callahan Of Coo street has notified th. .~,Sce tl:at his valuable dog hns been boisoned. The stuff used was placed on piece Of liver and consisted of btrychnine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-01
Hunger Men at
 Capital Shocked

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-24
Bethlehem Wakes
 To Plodding Feet
 Of Many Pilgrims

Arabia and all the east. The lights of the upper nave shine on tho splendid vestments of the priests rObed in gold. purple and scarlet and wearing golden crowns.
 The worshippens are packed tight in the stifiing. scented at- mosphere. 4 rising murmur fol- lows the chanting of the prlests and emotion reaches height where bodies sway and eyes arc dimmed with tears in the ecstasy of religious fcryor.
 The ancient orthodox patriarch. burdened with resplendent and heavy vcstments. mounts the throne where hundreds of lights play on the precious stones get in his gorgeous mitre.
 The most sacred Uoment arr rives, the descentito the grotto of the nativity. Steps leading to 1t are worn by the footsteps of my riads of pilgrims who for centuries have sought their momentary glimpse of the shrine.
 The patriarch leads the process sion and Is followed by the arch bishops in regal dress and then by the bishops, clergy and laymen. Each carries q candle.
 The old Gregorian chanting of the gospel in Greek accompanies their slow footsteps. After the pro- cession has passed three times around the basilica, the ceremony is ended.
 The worshippers pour forth un- der the bright stars of another Christmas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-24
Roosevelt Forgets ; Hoover And Turns ] To Making Cabinet

Clark Howell, publisher of the At- lanta Constitution. would be offer cd an ambassadorshlp and that q similar post might be rendered Sem ator John Cohen of Georgia, who did not seek reelection, Judge Robert s. Bingham of Louisville, Ky, also q newspaper publisher. was declared in we'll informed circles to be slated for the ambassad dorship of France, while M. Leigh Durham, Chicago business executive. was said to be under consideration for the court of St James.
 Reports here have 1t that a place in the diplomatic Service probably will be offered Henry Morgenthau, Jr. ut present state conservation commissioner. His father was envoy to Turkey in the Wilson administration.
 Roosevelt, after attending party this afternoon for a group of or phan children at the executive mansion was to go to "Krum El- bow. his country home at Hyde Park where he will remain until Monday.
 There he will celebrate Christi lI as with members of his family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-24
WEEKLY REVIEW OF
 THE STOCK MARKET

dend, and in New York Central which was rumored without con- firmation to be facing reorganiza- ton were the highlights of the week. The market took a different view on the central situation before the week closed and it rallied mod erately.
 Business indices registered the seasonal downturn anticipated at this time of year. Steel operations eascd toward the 12 level, while Il decline was registered in building operations. Car 1oadings declined, but the drop was less than season. al, and hence was favorable fac- tor. The same was true of electric ity output which made better comparison with the 1881 period than the preceding week.
 A distinctly unfavorable item was a drop of 24 per cent in sales of department stores. This, however. had been anticipated. A United Press survey recently indicated a drop of just about that amount on the average throughout the coun- tTy HI OolluI ouiSR "ishceeH A~ volume was holding up well.
 A rise of only $66, 100000 in money in circulation as noted Tn the weekly federal reserve report indicated the extent of curtailment of public buying at this time. Nor- mally the rise in money in clrcula- ton at this time is far greater than the latest report showed. In the corresponding week year ago clr- culation rose $155, 1000: in 193O SIT, 100000 and in 1929, $122.- 100000.
 The supply of American none. tary gold stock was enhanced by $119,000. 1000, bringing the figure to U new high for the year. In the period up to late June, America withstood what is described as the heaviest gold withdrawal in his. tory. The gold now has returned and the American dollar Is up ir comparison with world currencies
 Following are the official stock exchange sales for the week ended December 24, compard with the nreccdiuQ Wek:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-24
(BY ELMER c. WAIIZER) lfuitci prcss Financial IcditOr)


 New York, Dec 24 - (UP)-- Stocks lost ground this week with the railroad shares the principal targets. Industrials were down moderately and so were utilities.
 Trading was about the same as the preceding week when the b.- 100000 share mark for the week was crossed by a small margin.
 Approach of the year end kept many traders out of the market and 1t was again largely profession al, A fair amount of selling to es- tablish tax losses was noted, al- though the volume of this liqufda- ton was much lighter than in pre- vious years as q result or restric- tions placed on 1t by the new rev. cnue act.
 Weakness in United States Steel Corporation issues, based on Tears over safety of the preferred divi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-24
Beer Bills Are Off
 For The Holidays
 Just Like The Rest

cent beer, when and If It material izes as q legislative fact. While drys contend that 3.2 per cent beer is intoxicating and there- fore unlawful under the 18th amendment, lawyers taking the op- posite view point out that the su- preme court in previous cases had indicated that within reasonable limits congress may define "intoxi- cation"
 Definitions of intoxication range from mild hi1arity to outright un- consciousness Drys have obtained prominent medical witnesses who declare one-ha1f of one per cent of alcohol is the limit for q non intoxicating beverage. Equally prominent doctors have testified on the other side that beer even stronger than 3.2 per cent would be intoxicating.
 A few students of the Constitii- ton contend that 1t will be impos- sible to bring a test beer case be- fore the supreme court despite the determination of prohibition or- ganizations to force the issue. They
 
 point out that the 18th amendment is not self-enforcing, and hence no federal authority could arrest man who sold 3.2 per cent beer.
 Most lawyers. however. say q test case can and undoubtedly will be brought to tho highest court.
 Under the beer bill as it passed the house, those wishing to sell the beverage must obtain permits under the state laws.
 As soon as the first application was filed, the prohibition organiza- tions could sue for q restraining order to prevent issuance of the permit. They might charge that the law under which 1t was Issued was q violation of the United States Constitution.
 Such step, it was said, would start the test case on its way to the supreme court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-24
ALL AMERICAN AND DANGERS IN THE DAKk
 AT LYRIC THEATER

Transition in character is the only reduisitc which Miriam Hop kins places upon q part which she plays.
 If the character ste portrays does something interesting instead of just being present at events, she is satisfied no matter how small 1t is
 Tn her latest picture Dancers fin the aDrk," which now showing at Lyric theater, Miss Hopkins pro- gresses from sophisticated, wise. cracking, loose-minded dance hall hostess, to a contemplative. deter mined, self-respecting woman. hopeful of meriting the affection of the man she loves. And on the same program Four Marks Bros in "IIorDe Feathers"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-24
~ BY FREDERICK A. STORM #nfted Press Stan Correspondent


 XAlbnuy, N. Y., Dec 24--(U. P,) Discussion of war debts gave way to-day to renewed discussion of the Roosevelt cabinet, discussion inxUfrcd by the forthcoming early visit 10 PrcsIdent- Roosevelt byfNorfnan Davis.
 Roosevelt. who looks for no fur th&r overtures from the White House on debts. world economies and disarmament. was expected to give thought over the weekend to tho cabinet.
 He let 1t he known he was con siderine the name of Frank Mur- phy of Weaton, Minn, nationally known farm economic expert. Tn connection with the agricultural pdftfollo.
 Murphy. a leading figure in az. rnrian discussions, was suggested fossthe governor by certain organ izAtfons and political leaders m th6fsmidwest. 1t was understood.
 Significance was attached to the visit of Davis, chief American dele- rnte to the Geneva arms confer erte. and q close friend of Roose- yeIt. Davis arrived In this country fwo-days ago from Europe. called tho governor immediately on tne telephone and arranged for the meeting after he confers with Secretary of State Stimson.
 Reports have it that Davis was Ecna of those in line for either Q hixh cabinet post or as "repre- aejttatfve of the president. In the Infer capacity. he would be one oi tho cmissnries entrusted to carry ouk the policy of direct dealing on fof6ign issues. ..,.
 u,fie visit to the governor this N sek of pr Felix Frankfurter or cambridge, Mass, legal authority and political liberal, also gave rise 0 cabinet speculation. some op- sefyers believed he would be or. fered the place of attorney-general 4ngtze cabinet.
 Governor George Dern of Utan appeared to be the leading hgure fofs the interior secrctaryshlp: some friends of Roosevelt believed 1;dVerIsor Harry Woodring of Kan saa would be offered 8 cabinet po- ritfon. as would Colonel James TfYOmpson, New Orleans publish err
 There were insistent reports that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-24
YUGOSLAVlA ANNOUNCES
 BONDHOLDERS' COMMITTEE
 TO PROTECT U. s. INTERESTS
Inability To Acquire Foreign Exchange For Interest And Sinking Fund Necessitates Action On Part Of American Bondholders.

New York, Dec 24-Announce- ment is made to-day of the forma- ton of q committee to protect the interests of holders of Kingdom of the Serbs. Croats and Slovenes (now the Kingdom of Yugoslavia) {, outstanding forty-year S per cent secured external gold bonds, due May 1. 1862 and the per cent secured external gold bonds, series E, due May 1, 1862.
 The statement issued by the committee says the government of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia (for- merly called Serbs, Greats and Slovenes") has announced it's in- ability to acquire the necessary for eign exchange to enable 1t to trans- fer funds to New York for the payment of interest and sinking funds due November l, 1882 on these bonds and In doing so stated: "1'he minister of finances is desir- ous of arranging such temporary measures as can be taken during the present abnormal period in the best interests of the bondholders. The government does not desire to impair It's obligations but rather to find some method of meeting the present crisis"