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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27
BRIGHT SPOTS
 IN BUSINESS
iBy Irnite,l Pressl

New York, Sept 27-(UP)-Al nationwide poll of Investment
 bankers indicated S4 per cent be-
 lieye turn" in business is here. while 86 per cent say stocks and bonds have touched bottom"
 Pittsburgh--Believing that the|
 Flow point of the depression has
 beerf passed" the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co will spend $1,260,0O6 for raw mateVals,
 supplies and developments in tho next few months, F. A. Merrick.
 President, said.
 Dayton, O-A 25 per cent gain in sales of electrical refrigerators by the Frigidaire Co in the first 20|
 days of September. compared with the corresponding period of August
 was reported by H. w. Newell, vice. president in charge of sales. Massilon. O-Republic Steel Corp doubled it's steel ingot pro-
 ductiQn at the local open hearth plant.
 Hartford, conn-Heavy orders on hand will keep the Standard Razor Corp of South Norwalk op- erating day and night for some time, Charles A. Williams said i'm
 announcing the company now is
 operating at its greatest production record.
 New York-Time, Inc, publish ]
 CTS, declared an extra dividend of 12 1-2 cents a share on the no-parI common stock. Minneapolis-Mi & St Louis railroad reported net operat- T | ing. income of $55,128 for August. against 1924 for August, 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27
HUGE LINER SAILS
 FOR AMERICA ON
 MAIDEN VOYAGE

Aboard Liner Rex, Sept 27-(U. P.l-Italy's new liner Rex, the largest ship built since the World War. left Genoa for New York to- day on maiden voyage expected to break several ocean speed re- cords.
 Distinguished passengers aboard included former Mayor James J. Walker of New York, Bishop Fran cis J. Spellman, recently consecrat- ed auxiliary bishop of Boston, and John W. Garrett, American aMbas- sador to Rome.
 The Rex was scheduled to reach New York October 4, making the trip from Genoa in 6 1-2 days and the actual Atlantic crossing in 4 1-2 days. The liner will call at Vile France (Nicey and Gibraltar. and the race across the Atlantic will be timed from departure from Gibraltar to arrival at Ambrose Light.
 Residents of Genoa, recently em- parked on a new campaign to vim dicate the Italian origin of Christo- pher Columbus, made the day of departure a gala day. The docks and vicinity were packed hours early. All Genoa was on holiday.
 Where Columbus took four and a half months to cross the Atlantic in the Santa Maria, Fascist engin- eers have built boat that will make the crossing In four and a half days" was the way Genoa talked of the Rex.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27
STRAW VOTES ARE
 GIVEN ANALYSIS
Columbia University Press
 Urges Caution in Predictions

Washington, Sept 27-(U. P.) - Straw votes are acquiring such prominence in presidential years that their accuracy and influence have been given scientific scrutiny for the first time.
 The results have just been pub lished by Columbia University Press in a volume entitled Straw Votes" by Claude E. Robinson, who worked under the auspices of the Columbia University council for re- search in the social sciences.
 "When straw vote returns indi- cate a close race between two can didates, caution must be exercised in predicting the winner" Robin son said. "In such circumstances, the only sound interpretation is to acknowledge the closeness of the contest and to declare the outcome in doubt" 4,.
 There were at least 85. straw votes in 1928. Six were nationwide
 Practically without exception straw returns are gathered with honest intent" he declares.
 Because it Is the largest of the polls, the Literary Digest straw ballot is analysed at length.
 In 1928, according to Robinson. the Digest poll overestimated the Hoover vote in every state. In 1924 1t gave Coolidge greater Dropor- ton of the vote he received in all except seven states. The percent age of error in the poll four years ago would in 1916 have shown gin, Robinson said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27
Woman Goes On
 Trial Here To-day
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prospective jurors on whether they were ever affiliated with an asso- ciation or organization whose prin- ciples were opposed~to the Negro race. He asked one prospective juryman whether he had ever belonged to the Ku Klux Klan.
 The court room was packed to the doors this afternoon when the court was convened after the noon recess. Eleven men had been chos- en this morning and the 18th was selected soon after court convened. Three of the jurymen had been ex- cused by Attorney Weisman this morning but following conference with Atty Lewis and Judge Brown they were replaced. They were Jurymen Tolles, Ludorf and Tal- madge.
 The state charges that the ac- cused stabbed her husband around midnight last July 25th after he had returned to his Cooke street apartment with party of friends from New Haven. He died the same night of the wound which penetrated his heart. The accused was indicted by a grand jury last Thursday in first degree murder. to which she pleaded not guilty and chose a jury trial.
 Attired in black felt hat and dark. fur trimmed coat, Mrs Burke sat at the counsel table beside her attorney and became an interested spectator during the proceedings. Occasionally she glanced around the room and looked in the direc- ton of Mrs James Geddes. wife of the high sheriff of this county. in whose custody she will remain dur ing the trial. Among the specta- tors crowding the court room are many negroes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27
POLICE RECOVER
 STOLEN BOOKS
Believe a Few Arrests Will End Racket at Bronson
 Library
HOME DISCIPLINE AID

: The exceptional popularity lately of detective stories and, western "thrillers' which has had attaches of the Bronson Library staff ex- cited was partly explained today. Eight of the popular sellers were discovered this afternoon gracfng one of the hide-aways of the de- tective bureau. Captain William P. Keegan denied that his boys had taken them. We make the stor- ies instead of reading 'em," ex- plained the captain.
 Superintendent Joseph H. Me- Lean was somewhat surprised to discover the books also. He was of the opinion for few minutes that some of the sleuths were studying up on scientific data con- corning criminology.
 Detective Edward McElligott fur nished the real explanation. AL though this is not "conscience week" when all books taken from the library may be returned with out any embarrassing questions be- ing asked. Officer McElligott re- covered eight books. six detective and two of the western type. He is now checking up on several youngsters, who have been con- ducting raids on the library shelves. A few arrests and a little domestic discipline are expected to put a stop to the theft wave"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27
(Naugatuck Correspondence)

Republican candidates for repre- sentatives and justices Of the peace will be named at a party caucus to be held in the borough court roof on Tuesday evening, Oct II, it was announced today by Dr H. H. Gorton chairman of the republican town committee. Two names have been heard fre- quently mentioned as the possible nominees of the republicans for general assembly, Atty Joseph E. Talbot, prosecutor of the local borough court and, Judge Frank W. Eaton, former judge of pro- bate.
 Democratic Caucus.
 The date for the democratic caucus to nominate representatives to the general assembly and jus tices of the peace will probably be set tonight at a meeting of the democratic town committe to be held in the borough court room, Notice of the meeting was given yesterday ty Mrs Mary T. Caine, secretary of the town committee. ,
 There are said to be several candidates for the nomination of representatives this year. Hugh w. Burns representative will seek renomination.
 Hear Convention Report.
 Walter B. Spencer, principal of New Haven Commercial High school will be the speaker at the weekly luncheon of the Naugatuck Rotary club to be held tomorrow noon hour in Halls Tavern. MT Spencer will relate the doings of the convention of the order held in Seattle, Wash. The speaker is president of the Connecticut Athletic Federation of High schools He is reported to be an interesting speaker.
 Funeral of Herbert Hodge.
 The funeral of Herbert Hodge was held this afternoon at 2 o. clock from the funeral home of Ralph Gilnack on Park place. Bur ial was in Grove cemetery. Mir Hodge died Saturday afternoon after short illness.
 Services Largely Attended.
 St Mary's church was taxed to capacity again last evening for the services being conducted in connection with the nine day novena in honor of the Little Flower. The masses at 5:30 and 7:3O are also largely attended. Rev Charles Kelley o- the Dominican Missionary order is conducting the services which will continue for a period of nine days.
 Plans Near Completion.
 Plans for the bi-centennial ycele- bration to be held in honor of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27
LOnergan and
 Wilson Due Here
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(Continued from Page 1) to the effect that Waterbury is luke warm" on the state ticket because of the fact that 1t was not given recognition early this month at the party convention in New London.
 Chairman Crary emphatically stated today that as far as this city is concerned it is working just as thoroughly for democratic suc- cess this year as it has in any cleo ton in the past. He ridiculed re- ports of lack of enthusiasm here among the leaders and laid re- sponsibility for such talk to "cranks" and trouble makers.
 The local party leaders will be glad to meet Chairman Wilson and Congressman Lonergan, it was stated to-day. In fact. 1t was add sd, it is hoped to bring Congress- nan Lonergan. here, especially, for one of several rallies that are now being planned in the interests of the democratic party.
 John Grady of this city, who is chairman of the speakers bureau of the state democratic organiZa- ton and who functions daily from Headquarters in Hartford. Is al- ready making arrangements to have speakers of national impor- tance visit the city at rallies to be pushed by the Waterbury demo- cratic party leaders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27

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 port which also called for the re- lease of 37 per cent of the scrip workers MT Harris is in New Ha- ven today attending joint confer ence of the governors special re- lief committee and the state un- employment committee which has been functioning since last year.
 Mayor Quigley said yesterday: MT Harris reported that 37 per cent of the work relief cases should not have been financed by the city. We are making this investigation into MT Harris conclusions for the purpose of determining the exact situation. If we are at fault we want to know it."
 The emergency relief committee will meet this week in New Bri- tain to discuss plans for handling unemployment. Mayor Quigley will at that meeting inform the com mlttee of the complete results of the investigation into MT Harris conclusions. However. 1t appears MT Harris' recommendation that New Britain adopt the Waterbury Plan" on contributions to n fund to aid the unemployed. will be rec. commended by Mayor Quigiey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27
GOVERNMENT OF ENGLAND AGAIN
 FACING CRISIS

london, Sept 27-(UP)-Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon hurried home from Geneva today for con- ferences which may decide the fate of Great Britain's national government.
 The foreign secretary went i'm mediately to 10 Downing street street where he was received by Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald
 Disputes between free traders and tariff advocates in the cabinet may precipitate crises when the cabinet meets tomorrow to discuss results of the recent imperial con- ference at Ottawa. Mulch appeared to hinge on Sir John Simon's dis cussions with Macdoneld and other government leaders.
 Various signs pointed toward development of internal dissension into an open split. King George is coming back from Balmoral. Scotland, several days earlier than scheduled, reportedly in connec. ton with the poilcai situation.
 The group of liberals following Sir John may resign. They include Lord Privy Seal viscount snowden Samuel "Thc simonitcs' held a meeting yesterday but reportediy reached no decision.
 There also is considerable ops position t0 Sir John from others of the crbinet who aiiege that he k more conservative than the conservatives"
 Predictions Of the outcome range from eventual dissoIuti0n of parIia. men and new general elections Co n shakeup which will mean merely the resisnation of the anti.tafifI group from the government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27
SECRETARY MILLS NAMED TO SPEAK
 FOR PRESIDENT
Will Attempt to Refute
 Roosevelt E con 10 m y
 Program / in Tour to Pacific Coast

Washington, Sept 27 - The answer to Governor Roosevelt's economic program as outlined or his western trip is about to come from Secretary of Treasury ogden L. Mills.
 He not only has become the chief political advisor of the administra- ton but he has been selected by President Hoover to make the authoritative party reply to the democratic presidential candidate.
 It was felt he could do this bet ter than MT Hoover who prefers to discuss general issues in his forth coming Des Moines speech, and to take no direct notice of his oppon- ent.
 Mills leaves tomorrow to deliver the first of his speeches at Detroit Thursday. He also will speak at St Louis, San Francisco, Los An geles, Chicago, Salt Lake City, and probably at Minneapolis where a 
 made for him.
 Roosevelt's western trip, as the republican managers here size it up, has changed the situation only to the extent that it has brought to the surface the symptoms of protest which previously were less obvious.
 Mills expects that his most dew astating answer will be made when he takes apart Roosevelt's address to the Commonwealth club at San Francisco. This address dealt with the economic implications of the machine age. The principle was laid down that private economic power should be considered as a public trust and that the govern ment should intervene to curb great corporations should they use their power contrary to the collec- tive welfare. Republicans say it was written by a college professor.
 Mills Is ready to assert that 1t carries a plea for a redistribution of wealth. that it discloses Roose- welt would replace individual initia- tive with fundamental changes in the social and economic order. Roosevelt's railroad speech and some of his others were described by Mills as copied from President Hoover's principles. This some what nullified the earlier efforts of republicans to represent Roosevelt as unsafe economically.
 The republican campaign Is pointing toward heavy concentra- tion on the Hoover doctrine of American individualism. Mills has been chosen the chief exponent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27
Sets Date
 For Party Caucus
To Name Legislators and Justices Oct Il Democrats to Decide Caucus
 Date Tonight

memory of George Washington have been practically completed by members of the committee of Is- bell Women's Relief Corps and the Sons of Union Veterans on We'd nesday night in Pythian hall. A paper on George Washington will be read by George Lawton, an ex- hibition of the minuet an old old fashioned dance that was popular in the time of Washington will be given by Ruth Kearns and Evelyn Lidell and a speciality dance will be given by Jean Martin. Mem bers of all patriotic societies in the borough are invited to attend. Dues Now Payable The monthly dues of the Nauga- tuck Building and Loan association are now due and payable. Secre- tary Edward Lingenheld this after noon and evening as well as tomor- row and tomorrow night from 2 until o'clock for the collection of dues.
 Planning Supper
 The annual harvest supper o1 the Methodist Episcopal church will be held in the church parlors on Thursday evening, October G. Plans for the supper are now be. ing made by the ladies' auxiliary ot the church. The auxiliary has also set the dates for their annual faii for December IA and 15.
 Torrington Minister Speaker
 Key J. Chauncey Linsley o1 Torrington vii lbe the speaker al the services to be held Thursday night in St Michael's | Episcopal church marking the tooth anni- versary of the church in its pres. ent location. The services will be held at o'clock in the evening. Restaurant Open
 The new restaurant of the U. & Rubber company located in the building at the corner of Maple and Water streets in the building formerly occupied by the employ ment office of the company was open for business yesterday. The building has been all renovated and new and up-to-date restaurant equipment installed.
 To Open Monday Nights
 Starting next Monday stores of the borough affiliated with the local merchants group will start a new schedule of business hours, the stores remaining open on Mon- day nights until 9 o'clock for the accommodation of shoppers. For several years past the stores of the borough have been open only on Saturday night. It was the be- lief of the merchants that the one night a week did not give ,the workers of the borough sufficient time to shop and they have decided to add Monday nights to their open schedule.
 Active Program Planned
 An active program of events have been arranged by the Nauga tuck Women's club for the fall and winter months. The club whicl was organized last spring now ha, fall meetings will start on Monda! afternoon, October 8, and 1t ts a large number of members. The planned to hold meetings on Mon kday afternoon every two weeks ir Pythian hall.
 At the first meeting reception will be conducted and tea will bt served under the direction of MT.
 Chester Isbell, chairman of the hospitality committee. It is expect Ie ed that one of the state officers o the association will be present al tnls meeting. Solos will be rend. cred by Mrs John J. Daly witl Mrs H. D. Gibbud as accompanist Violin selections will be given D! Louis Kievman, well known violin ist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27
Heavy Sale Of
 Grapes Looms
Dealers Anticipate Volume at Least Equal to That of
 Year Ago

with the advent of the wine- making season in Waterbury, nuI merous grape-selling posts are be- ing set up here for the purpose of accommodating those desiring to sell and buy the most popular product of California. This fact was ascertained to-day in the office of the city clerk To-day there were two applications for licenses to sell grapes from out of the state on file in the office of the city clerk and many more were expected.
 Tons of grapes from California come into. Waterbury yearly. They are preceded by >salesmen and at- tractive displays. Salesmen circu- late about the city and obtain the regular customers and in an effort to bring in others not listed as reg ular consumers. attractive displays are set up.
 It is believed that during the next couple of weeks plants dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27
SEEK COLT.EGE ATHLETES

Hollywood. September 27--fUpD Paramount has under eonsld' eratl0n four athletes an eandidntet Ior lbe lead in "The King of ihr Jungle" patterned somewhat after the film "Tnrgan." The prospects are John Anderson. Cornell Ath' Iste, and Olympic winner Of the discus th|owi Bob Hall. q. <. c, football starr iiob Hnil0raB. canh' dian Olympic swimmer, and kOfs man Aoss, noted swimmer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27

cuscd, but this afternoon he was joined in the defense by Attorney William W. Gager. States Attor- ney' Lawrence L. Lewis is present. ing the states case.
 Among the questions asked of the jurymen this morning was whether they were opposed to cap ital punishment. If they answered in the affirmative and held to the stand, they were excused by the court. Attorney Weisman asked questions concerning whether the jurymen would be prejudiced in giving the accused a fair trial, even though she Is a woman and a ne- gross. He also interrogated the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27
NEW HAVEN ROADS OPERATION COSTS LESS

New Haven, Conn. Sept 27- (UP)-Thc New York, New Hn- ven and Hartford railroad Oper- ated at a smaller loss during August than in July, It's monthly report indicated to-day.
 Tho deficit for August was S478,533 as compared with $572,282 the previous month. The gross revenue for August was $5,856,418, ' decrease or $2,8O4,3O1 over the corrcspond- ing month in 1881. Tine net opp eratnig income was $545,2O1 for August or q decrease of $803,- 585 compared with last year.
 For the first eight months Of S5O,966,O12 or Q decrease Of 1882 the gross revenues were $17,432,151 over the same per- tod last year and the net Oper- ating income $7,348,70 or a de- crease of $5,O85, 5,448.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27

pensing wine grapes, most of them from California, will be set up here Licenses will be sought in the city clerks office and then the sales will be off to. a merry campagin with competition great.
 Local health officials will super { wise the places set up by those sell ing the grapes, especially those opening temporary posts for the sale of the California product. Al the same time, Vermont and New Hampshire grapes will also be for gale here so as to meet the de- mands of those seeking to make wine. ~
 Of course, most of the purchases here are by persons of Italian birth or extraction. The wine made Is not for sale but for home consump- ton. Grape company representa- tives here to-day express the opin- ion that the sales here this year would not be lower than the figure req ched fin 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27
Ready For Talk
 By Dr. Vizetelly.
Noted Photographer Here Thursday Night to Address
 Lions at Dinner Meeting

Funk & wagnalrs new standard dictionary. He was associate edi- tor of Standard Dictionary Achievements, office editor of more than 100 miscellaneous publica- tions on English. speaking, medi- cine, history, travel ,etc.
 He was associate editor in the compilations of Merck's Index of Chemicals and Drugs and one of the editors of Hoyt's Cyclopaedfi of Practical Quotations, the new Schaff- Herzog Encyclopedia of Re. ligIous Knowledge, 12 volumes, and editor of The Lexicographer.s Easy Chair" of the Literary Di' gest. He was also editor of tho Literary Digest History of the World War, 10 volumes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27

Preparations have been com- pieted for Dr Frank Vizetelly's first Waterbury appearance which will be Thursday evening at the Hotel Elton where the famous lexico- grapher will address the Lions club at a dinner meeting at o'clock.
 He was the only man to visit Boer detention camps in Bermuda, September 12, 1901. He's the last survivor of the Vizetelly Publish Ing company in London, England. He has broadcast from WOR. .WNYC, KDKA stations and S q life member of the American Red Cross, St Georges society.
 He received his doctors degree at St~John's college, Annapolis, for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27
FIVE YEAR PLAN
 SEEMS FRUITLESS

Moscow, Sept 27.-(UPr--Com- plete production figures e: the first seven months Of the current year indicate practically the end of the Soviet hope to complete the five year program for basic in dustries like ferrous metals. coal. transportatoin. and agriculture In four years.
 . The production figures showed that industry gained 17 per cent over the corresponding seven months of 1881. but this was less than half the SC per cent growth set for the year with the view of completing the five yenr progran m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27
BENJAMIN MELI.OR NOT
 IN SALES < SERVICE CASE

The bankruptcy case dealing with the conditional bill Of snle gues. ton as printed lD yesterdays ia. sue involves the interDntionnl kales & ilerylee O.. In, against Douglas LIitleJ0hD, rather than benjamlD Meilor as previously stated,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-27
i2O KILLED

Athens. september s7 - fUPI - Al lenst i2O persons were re- ported killed today and many in jured by an earthquake in Mace. d0nia and cbnieidlee. The vlctimh were mostly residents Of the VI ia9es Ieriossos and BiratonIki. first reports said.