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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12
Legion Builder

One of the outstanding candi- dates for the office of national commander of the American Le- zion at the Portland, Ore, con- vention, September 12 to IS. is Frank N. Belgrano, Jr, San Fran cisco. The voice of more than 100000 members of the organiza- tion in the Far Western states has induced Belgrano to enter the race A leader of proven ability in the affairs of the organization in Cali fornia and on national committees they see in him the timber to di- rect the million members in 1933.
 Belgrano has successfully climb ed the Legion ladder, giving his time wholeheartedly and unselhsh-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12
Overnight News


 Iarbin, China, Aug 12-(UP)- Twenty-two persons are dead from cholera which has broken out among flood refugees in camp at Newtown.
 At least a score more have died in the Han district from the dis ease, epidemic since the recent flood.
 Mahanoy City, Pa, Aug 12-(UP) -"Better times" were forecast here today as nearby mining opera tions, long idle, prepared to resume production of anthracite. The Ma hanoy City colliery, Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Con- pany Operation, resumed mining to-day after an idleness since early May. The mine gave employment to 500 men.
 Paris, Aug 12-(UP)-Premier Edouard Herriot today designated representatives of the ministry of commerce and the foreign ministry to discuss with American techni- clans the proposed commercial &C., COTO pOtWVOh AoASS 0h0 sAN United States.
 The first conference will be after return of Ambassador Walter E. Edge.
 Zurich, Switzerland, Aug, 12- (UP)-Prof August Piccard an- nounced today that he will start his balloon flight 10 miles Into the s~A,. %<xr. 1.~ nt P $gyrS d xr
 East Meadow, l.. l., Aug 12- (UP)-Two transport pilots were killed when their plane crashed here from a height of 1000 feet deadly tailspin they were practic- 29, and John F. Walsh. 27. died . hospital, MacRae, g resident o1 Morristown. N. J.. was believed te have been piloting Nhe plane. Walsh lived in New York. ; Morton c. Nichols, 62, killed him. self in hotel here last night after writing a farewell note addressed to his father-in-law, John B. Dietz, of Greenwich, Conn.
 In another farewell note, Nich- ols said he intended to commit sut- eide by taking poison, inhalins chloroform and hanging himself,
 Mrs John, E. Dietz, mother-in- law of Nichols, said he had "suf- fered terribly" from heart trouble and asthma for years.
 Mexico City, Aug 12-(UP)- President Ortiz Rubio has rejected the request of the American bonus army to establish an agricultural colony in Mexico, it was announced to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12
OakyilIe Love
 Feud Must End
(continued from Page 1.)

ening the life of Miss Mary Stan- Avich of Oakxille. He proved an alibi as to the time of his most re- cent threat and received the ben eft of the doubt. He promised to keep away from the young lady's home in the future.
 Miss Stanavich testified that Whitens had threatened to shoot her and had followed her on the streets of this city much to her an- noyance. She specified Wednesday evening as being the last time she met him and he repeated his threat. Whitens claimed that he was elsewhere than the place claimed by Miss Stanavich. He ac- counted for his presence every night this week. '
 Yesterday morning in police court Anthony Chap0nis, 22, of the Meriden road, known as Young Ketchel in pugilistic circles, was lined $25 and costs for an alleged disturbance near the home of Miss Etanavich. William Bleuel of Bris- tol, who has been a caller at the home of Stanavich's to visit Mary Gtanavich, claimed that on two oc- casions he had been showered with rocks and fired upon by someone who hid in the bushes off Falls avensse. Chaponis was arrested and charged with the shooting. He denied the charge and claimed that he had no interest in either of the two sisters. He had a friend who was. however, and 1t was suspected that he was trying to break up any competition. It developed in the complicated situation yesterday that a friend of Bleuel's had &C., companied him to the girls home one night last evening and fired shots at the unknown party who indulged in the stone throwing sport.
 Whitens called at police head quarters twice yesterday to visit Cha ponis. He had been informed that warrant had been issued for his arrest and he was of the opin- lon that he should make 1t con. venicnt for the police to apprehend Or interview him. When he dropped ln for his third visit he was ques- lloncd as to his identity. When he vaid his name was Whitens he was locked up.
 In view of Judge Meyer's warn- : ng this morning there is not likely . b bo any further disturbances on , he nights some of the boy friends ko a-eaiiing at the gtanavich home thaponis and .VVhitons have retired Irom the scene.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12
AUCUSTO ROSSO
 AMBASSADOR TO .
 UNITED STATES 7E75 -g-- m. n
MussoIini Names Head of the League of Nations Section of Italian Fora eign Office in New Cabi- net


 Rome Aug <12-lUP)-Augnsto Rosso, head of the League of Ma tions section of the Italian foreign office, has been appointed ambas- eador to the United States, the gov ernment announced today.
 Rosso is 47, bachelor and wealthy. He began his diplomatic career in 1910 when he held min- or post at Washington. He served at Berlin, Oslo and Athens until 1922 when he became counselor of Legation at Washington. He is to succeed Mobile Giacomo de Martino, who will be placed on the retired list. Rosso's appoint ment follows a dramatic shakeup in the cabinet and diplomatic ser vice ordered by Premier Benito Mussolini.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12
NO PEEPINC
 WAS ALLOWED

Juarez, Mexico, Aug 12-(UP)- For five months Francisco Cassay allowed Ezequie1 Valbuena to woo Senora Cassay to see if Valbuena, known as a cave man and Don Juan, could make good boast that he could win her love.
 But when Valbuena quit playing his guitar beneath Senora Cassay's window and took to climbing up on the roof so he could peep in her window, Francisco called the po- 1icA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12
FOREIGN PILOTS

Cleveland, Aug 12-(U. P.) - Six foreign pilots will participate in the National Air Races here, in a daily program of stunts and exhibi- tion flying, 1t was announced to- day. They include Lieutenant Ab- reau, Portugars noted stunt pilot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12
California's candidate for national
 commander, American Legion

CaH1Orn1aS CauO1uaL0 lOr u0tAO1AhA
 commander, American Legion Iy to building up the organization in the couse of World War veter- ans. He has been post adjutant, post commander. county council commander, state membership chairman and state commander. To each of these, offices he brought practical experience and left each with recognized accomplishments. His administrations stand out in California Legion circles and his efforts in increasing membership have been unsurpassed. While chairman of the finance committee of the Legion Publishing Company he demonstrated his financial abil- ity by turning a large deficit into 8 surplus which led to his present appointment to membership on-the national finance committee.
 In business life Belgrano has made a marked success. He is pres ident of two insurance companies. a bank vice-president and director in several other business organi- cations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12
HIGH HONOR FOR
 BRIDGEPORT PASTOR

The Very Rev Charles B. Rataj- czak. O. M. C., pastor of St Michael Archangelo R. C. church, Bridgeport, who on Sunday will celebrate his silver jubilee, yester- day was named commissary pro- vincial of the Franciscan order for New England. The election of Father Ratajczak to the second highest office in the order in this country was made at the annual provincial chapter session at St Hy- acinth's seminary, Granby. Mass. In his new office. Father Ratajczak will be an assistant to the Very Rev Justin Figas, o. M. C., of Buff falo, N. Y., who was reelected provincial of the order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12
WORK IN TWISTED

winsted, Conn, Aug 12-(U. Po The FitzGerald Manufacturing Company, manufacturers of cleo trcial appliances, announced to-day it will increase working hours from three to five days week beginning Monday. Fifty workmen will be af- fected by the order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12
FALL WAS FATAL

Thompsonville, Conn, Aug 12 = GU. PA 25-foot fall from cliff into the Connecticut river was fa- tai to Clyde De Gary, 22, of Wind sor Locks last night. The youth landed in shallow water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12

conditions were restored every where.
 Nearly all Monarchist and Cath ollie newspapers in Spain were sus- pended, with the notable exception of La Epoca, Madrid's oldest non- archial paper. :.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12

Koenigswarth, Czechoslovakia, Aug 12-(UP)-Former King AL fonso of Spain assured the chief of Czechslokakian detectives to-day that he had no hand in the mon archist revolt Wednesday in Mad- rid and Seville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12
e.ooo UNITS GET MONEY.

Austin (UP)-Nine thousand To- cal units of government get their tax fingers in the pockets of Texas property owners, a survey by the State Auditor reveals. For each $100 of assessed valuation the aver age Texas county has $14.70 in debtedness and a tax collection of $3.49. The average public indebt- edness per inhabitant is $104.13. Many counties vary widely from the average. One county has a debt of $66 for each $100. of valua- ton while another has only 68 cents. One county collects $6.05 taxes on each $10O valuation and one only 69 cents.
 Practically all trade has ceased in some outlying areas of Man AG
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12
FAMILY

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12

Mexico City, Aug 12--(UP)- President Ortiz Rubio has rejected the request of the American bonus army to establish an agricultural colony in Mexico, it was announced to-day. r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12

We s0iu gladly install the Tew LACE" OI Burner t't this range tor only $ls.64
 -the featurs Of our An- ,sMal August 20rs Of Stove Sale!
Evening star., 1932-01-31
ART CELEBRITIES
TO Be HEARD HERE
Lecture Series of Cathedral
Women Will Be Opened by
Dean Chase.

Some Of the most distinguished au-
&horities and lecturers on art and archi-
lecture in the United States are to ap-
pear in a series of lectures in Wash
ington in the next few weeks, The
series of lectures has been arranged
by Mrs. Frank B. Noyes, chairman OF
the District section of the National
Woman's Committee of Washington
Cathedral Sir Willmott Lewis will
preside and introduce all the speakers.
Unusual interest already has been
aroused in the program, which follows
February 26-Ancient Temples
Assyrian. Egyptian, etc. Speakers,
George Henry Chase, Phi. D, professor
OF archaeology and Dean CT the Gradu-
ate School of Harvard University,
March 4-Greek and Roman Tenn
pies. Speaker, David Moore Robinson,
Phi. D, L. H. D.. LII. D., professor or
srcheolOgy and geography, Johns Hop
kins University, and director OF Johns
Hopkins Museum.
Miss Emerson on List.
March Il-OrientaI Temples. Speak
er, Miss Gertrude Emerson, CO-editor OF
Asia Magazine and author OF Voice
less India"
March I8-MedieyaI and Renaissance
Cathedrals. Speaker, Charles z.
KlaudCr, NJ. F. A. for some time eXecu-
tive architect at Princeton University,
gold medalist American Institute Of
Architects.
April American Places of Worship
S-Mayan and Indian, Colonial, Modern.
Speaker Everett Victor Meeks M. A,
professor of architecture, Yale UniVer-
sity, and dean OF the Yale School Of
hhe Fine Arts.
The lectures will be held in the
Chinese Room of the MayfioWer Hotel
On Friday afternoons during Lent at
B o'clock and will close promptly at 6.
Whey will all be fully illustrated.
Long Harvard Career.
Dean Chase, the first lecturer, is a
Harvard graduate who has spent all of
his life teaching in the university eX-
cept for his earlier years as master
OF Greek and Latin at St Marks
School. Since 1916 he has been Hudson
professor of archaeology and since 1925,
in addition, dean Of the Graduate
School Of Arts and Sciences. He is as
gociate editor of the American Journal
Of Archaeology, fellow Of the American
Academy of Arts and Sciences and
author of many works of distinction, in
Guiding Greek and Roman Sculpture
in American Collections" and a His
tory of Sculpture" He is editor Of
Harper's Fine Arts Series" and is par
ticularly we'll known as an effective
and delightful lecturer.
Evening star., 1932-01-31
OPTOMETRlSTS TO MEET
Five States to Be Represented Here
at Clinic Feb. 7 to 8.

Optometrists from Maryland, Vir-
ginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and
Delaware will meet here February to
for a clinical convention, according to
an announcement made today by the
local committee in charge of arrange
ments for the session.
Clinical meetings and lectures, con-
Quoted by outstanding members of the
profession, will feature the Congress
of Optometry. The committee super
vising the conference includes M
Luther Dicus, chairman; Edwin H. Sill
yer, William Perau and Rex B. Shelley,
ell of Washington.
Evening star., 1932-01-31

y prices like these on our
ks Quality merchandise!
WE don't have to tell you that
- prices like these mean only
one thing-we are GOING OUT
OF BUSINESS! We are clearing
out every article of Mems and
Boys Apparel and Furnishings
in a Retirement Sale that is un-
doubtedly the BUYING OP-
PORTUNITY OF YOUR LIFE
TIME!
WE don't have to tell you that
you are going to save tre-
mendous amount of money-one
look at the prices and you'll know
you have never before seen such
merciless reductions on merchan-
disc of the kind Saks sells!
WE don't have to tell you that
everything you buy during
this sale is of known Saks standard
there is not single piece of
"distress goods to be found i'll
our store!
IND we don't have to tell you
to come quickly. You know
that Saks merchandise can't stay
long, with prices as you see them
here!
Evening star., 1932-01-31
GEN. WESTOVER HERE
New Assistant Air Corps Chief Re
ports in Capital for Duty.

ports in Capital for Duty.
Brig. Gen. Oscar Westover, Air Corps,
recently promoted and recently sta
toned at Fort Leavenworth, Kans., as
an instructor at the General Staff
School, has reported at the War De-
partment for duty as assistant chief
of the Air Corps In that capacity he
fills the vacancy ocCaSioned by the re-
cent promotion of Maj. Gen. Benjamin
D. F0ulois as chief of the Air Corps.
Gen. Westover is from Michigan and
was graduated from the Military Acad-
emy in 1906. He served successfully
in the Engineers, Infantry and the
Signal Corps until August, 1920, when
he was transferred to the Air Corps
During the World War he served as
colonel in the National Army and
was awarded the Distinguished Service
Medal.
Evening star., 1932-02-09
Grain Market
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, February 9.-New down.
turns of grain prices early today ac-
companied setbacks In securities. Firm
ness of wheat quotations at Liverpool,
attributed to a decrease of British port
supplies, was virtually ignored.
Opening unchanged to 's of, wheat
afterward declined all around. Corn
started k-ss down and subsequently
sagged further.
Dearth of buying rather than pres
sure to sell characterized dealings In
wheat during much of the day. The
market continued to reflect the bearish
influence of United States Department
of Agriculture figures showing that the
four principal export countries held
almost a billion bushels available for
shipment or for carry-over at the end
of the crop year, June 80. In contrast
with this total, the world import needs
for the period were estimated at $685.
600, 900 to 445 900 900 bushels.
Declines in wheat carried the market
to well below yesterdays bottom level.
For the most part, rallies were con-
fined to small fractions, despite Win
nipeg advices that some export busi-
ness overnight had been worked. Ear
lier, Liverpool dispatches said buying
in Great Britain was almost entirely
confined to Southern Hemisphere
wheat. Corn and oats duplicated the
action of wheat prices.
Provisions went down with hog val
ues, lard establishing new low price
record for the season.
Evening star., 1932-02-09

to explain, especially because the
United States does not produce. nor
does any one seriously expect that it
VIII ever produce, enough sugar to meet
the home demand. Cuba is Americas s
natural source of supply 1t is with this
In view that American bankers and in
vestors have placed hundreds of mil
lions OF dollars in the securities of
Cuba and her industries.
DO the trainers of the Hawley- -Smoot
bill realize that the economic straits in
which Americas neighbor finds itself
To-Day are, to very large extent. at
trlbutable to the rather extravagant
duty levied on her principal product, by
the principal consumer thereof? 1t
may not perhaps be amiss to inquire
whether the trainers of the tariff bill
realize that some of the islands obliga-
tlonS, held by American investors. are
selling today for less than 40 cents on
the dollar, and that a default might
entail serious complications to the
American Government.
do they appreciate the significance
OF document known as the Pfatt
Amendment, which, by virtue of a
treaty between the United States and
Cuba, has been incorporated by the
latter into the constitution? This
sized. at Americas instance-pledges
Cuba mot to assume or contract any
public debt to pay interest upon
which, and to make reasonable sinking
fund provisions for the ultimate dis
charge of which. the ordinary revenues
OF the island, after defraying the cur
rent expenses of the government, shall
be inadequate
According to the amendment. the
government of Cuba further consents
that the United States may exercise the
right to intervene for the maintenance
OF government adequate for the pro-
lection OF property and for discharging
the obligations with respect to Cuba.
serious problem may arise in the
event that Cuba should default on
bonds held by American citizens.
These investors may, and in all proba-
bility will, point out that they had
bought those bonds only and solely
because they had relied upon the pro-
visions of the Platt Amendment, ac-
cording to which the United States has
certain moral, if not perhaps legal
responsibility as regards the mainte-
nance by Cuba of the services on her
contractual obligations. 1t may per-
haps be added that the public, rather
than the banking interest, are owners
of Cuban obligations.
In conclusion it may be of interest
to present the Interpretation Of the
Platt Amendment, as furnished by
Elihu Root, who points out that:
The Intervention envisaged under
the Platt Amendment is not synony-
nous with intermeddling or interfer-
ence with the affairs of the Cuban
Government. but the formal action of
the Government of the United States
based upon just and substantial
grounds, for the preservation of Cuban
independence and the maintenance of a
government adequate for the protection
of life, property and individual
liberty. and adequate for discharging
the obligations with respect to Cuba
imposed by the treaty of Paris on the
United States
(Copyrisht. 1882. by the North American
Newspaper Alliance, 1nc.>
Evening star., 1932-02-09
BY CHARLES F. sPEARE.
Special Dispa tch to The Star.


NEW YORK, February 9-With the
stock market diminishing In size until
the average daily turnover recently has
been only about ,000, 900 shares, it ap-
pears that the proportions of short SELL
Ing to total trading are increasing. In
other words, the professional bear ele-
ment, which was quiescent for a time,
with some of its members inclined to
take the bull side Of the market, seems
to have been influenced by the non
resisting character of stocks and the
unfavorable business outlook and is
once more working for profits under
the restrictive short selling rules Of
the stock exchange.
The latest official figures Of the ex-
tent of the short interest are those
just published as Of February /. These
indicate an expansion in the short &C
count during January of 758,00 shares,
or 81 per cent. The trend of the short
account previously has been as follows:
In December 1t decreased 903 900 shares,
or "a per cent. In November it in
creased 1869 900 shares, or 80 per cent
shares, or IL per cent.
Drop in September.
In September there was a drop of
1872 900 shares, or 81 per cent. In
August the total was 100000 shares, or
9 per cent higher than in July, when
the change was only nominal one. In
June the decline from May was / ,591 900
shares, or % per cent.
At the beginning of this month the
short interest was the largest since De-
cember IL. 1t is believed that If cur
rent figures of the short account were
available they would show a gain over
those of a week ago and would COM
pare with the figure at the end of No
vember.
The high level in the short account
last year was reached on May 25 when
the uncovered contracts reported to the
New York Stock Exchange amounted
to 5,589,700 shares. AS the figures
above indicate. there was a sharp re-
duction from that time with the total
during the Summer nearly 1000 600
shares less than late in the Spring
When Great Britain went off the gold
basis and the stock exchange authori-