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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20

appear and thus the pneumonias were not unduly prevalent. The minor diseases of childhood took
 their toll in sickness, but no dis ease showed very marked viru- lence. The decrease in tubercu- losis the past few years has con- tinued and with the additional 400 hospital beds in the sanatoria
 made available by the State Tuber- culosis commission, those i'll with beginning tuberculosis should be able to receive hospital aid.
 As we look forward to 1888 it
 seems unlikely, judging from past experience, that we can continue to
 hold Connecticut ills to the mini- mum as we have this year unless we. redouble our efforts to keep Connecticut in the honor column. '' The holiday greetings contained
 in the bulletin are as follows:
 Connecticut State Department of Health extends seasons greet
 ings to all it's loyal friends who
 through their tireless and united effort in combating disease and
 promoting health of adults and lit-
 tie children have held the first
 line defences against advancing
 economic conditions and so have assisted in maintaining the health
 of the state. In grateful acknowl-
 edgement, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
 Year."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
PRIEST CELEBRATES HATH ANNIVERSARY
Connecticut Health
 Record Above Normal
State Departments Summary for 1882 Shows Re
 markedly Low MOrbidity and Mortality

In the Christmas number of its weekly bulletin, in which it ex- tends the seasons greetings to it's readers and those who have la- bored during the year in promot- ing the public health, the state de- pertinent of health to-day charac- terizes the year of 1892 as one "of remarkably low mofbidity and mortality with an extraordinarily fine health record which can be continued only by redoubling ef- forts to keep Connecticut in the honor column,
 The department summarizes the years record as follows:
 "Connecticut has enjoyed a year of remarkably low morbidity and mortality. As we look backward we find that many diseases have been kept down to the. minimum. The efforts made in combating diphtheria these past few years have resulted in a continued de- crease in this disease that formerly killed about one-third Of those who were afflicted with it. Ty. phoid fever deaths have continued at the same low incidence as in the last four or five years with no marked outbreak in the state. The scourge of infantile paralysis that the state suffered from in 1891 did not recur and there were but few scattered cases. Influenza failed to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
DETECTIVE OF
 NEW HAVEN HAD
 GOOD MEMORY
Stacey Gurley Recognized as Burglar Wanted for Five Years-Had $l,- 900 Worth of Jewels

New Haven, Conn. Dec 20-(U. P.) "A detectives photographic memory led to the detention to- day of Stacey Gurley, alias Edward Morris. alleged dinner burglar" who eluded police for the past five years.
 Detective Sergeant James R. Cook recognized Gurley as the lat ter stood gazing at jewelry store window display late yesterday. He had seen him but once before, five years ago when he was arrested as a burglar suspect.
 Taken to headquarters. Guriey was found to have approximately S1,000 in jewels in his pockets. He was booked on technical charges of idleEess and held in $10,00O bail as the alleged dinner burglar" whose custom was to enter homes while the family was at dinner.
 Police said he was wanted at Hartford and Bridgeport on sim- liar charges. His case was contin- ued until the 27th when arraigned in city court to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
'BONCOUR GETS UNDER WAY AS
 BOSS OF FRANCE
He Will Cautiously Sug= gest Debt Payment Financial Report Made By Finance Minister
By WALLACE CARROLL United Press Stan Correspondent

Paris, ec 20.-(UP)-Premier Joseph Paul-Boncour worked to- day on his governments declara- tion of policy, in which he will eau tiously suggest debt payment by France.
 The declaration will be presented to the chamber of deputies on Thursday. Paul-Boncour is ex- pected to respect the chambers debt decision but to indicate that the government will seek to open debt revision negotiations prelim- mary to paying the lapsed Decem- Der 15 installment to Washington.
 Meanwhile, Henri Cheron, min 1ster of finance, began budget dis cussions with experts of the indus try. As the entire 1883 budget can not be passed before the end of the year. because of the lack of time, Cheron first vii draft an emergency budget covering Jan uary, after which a budget will be framed for the remainder of the year, based on the strictest econ omies
 Cheron took over the ministry at noon and found the actual cash in the governments vaults to be 6O5,OOO.OO0 francs ($23,595. 5.OOO) contFasted with 19,OOO, ,OOO. 900 (S741.000, ,000) which had been ac- cumulated when he quit the treas ury in February, 1880.
 A severe income tax retroactive Tor three years, reaching as high as l2 per cent, was reported to be planned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
MARY NOLAN HAS i. AGAIN FALLEN
 BY THE WAYSIDE
Since Mary Was ''Imogene Wilson" in the Follies She Has Had Bushels of Trouble

New York, Dec Mary
 Nolan. whose life ever since she
 was "Imogene Wilson" of the Fol- lies has been long series of pri-
 vate tribulations and public trIals,
 said to-day she was "tricked" into
 giving a Minneapolis hotel a rubber
 check that resulted in her arrest yesterday. The check bounced back from the Minnesota city in
 time to catch up with Miss Nolan at matinee performance at tho Orpheum theater in uptown New York.
 Mary was taken to police head quarters and "mugged." Use soft focus and make me beautiful-I need a break these days!" she said as the police pho- tographer snapped her. I'll pay this bill and get out of
 the mess." she predicted. T didn't lave the money, and the hotel
 made me sign what I thought was
 Q note. told them the thing was valueless."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
O,OOO,OOO
 MAY BEHASHED
 FROM VETERANS
Economy League RecOm- mends Above Amount Be Cut Off Annually From That Source

Washington, Dec 20-tUP)-The National Economy League to-day urged congress to slash $450,000. O00 a year from the billion dollar veterans administration by drastic reduction of "undeserved gratui- ties" to ex-service men.
 William Marshall Bullitt, Louis vile, Ky, former solicitor general of the United States, represented the league. He told joint con- gressional committee Investigating economies in the administration that 100000 could be saved in payments to Spanish War Vet erans who suffered no injury or disa bility from the war and $34O,- O0O.0 900 in annuities and benefits to veterans of the World war.
 As the veterans grow older. these vast expenditures will neces- sarily increase to two or three bil- lion dollars year by 1945." he said. The time to stop is now"
 Bullitt was referring to the en- tire veterans expenditures and not merely to those he recommended reduced.
 '"rhe American people as a wholt atc not getting these undcserve rrgtuitics," he said. One per cen, O. our present population is re- wing nearly 90 per cent of the .eral revenues: and if all of the World var veterans were as avid 3cr government money as are those 3.cw drawing relief, the govern 1aant would be paying its entire revenues to the veterans.
 The American people do not lrow the fact regarding this vast abuse which is an important fac ter in delaying recovery from the depression"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
DON'T QUOTE ME

Washington, December 20 = (UP) One of the best stories going around Washington now is owen D. Young's' description in a recent directors meeting of how the business world is acting in the depression.
 "1t strikes me- the Industrial leader said in his measured, de- liberate manner, that we're all in the same boat with Christopher Columbus. He didn't know where he was going when he started. where he was. And when he got back he didn't know where he had been."
 America's "ambassador at large'' in Europe, Hugh Gibson, soon will have a Japanese counterpart.
 Hirosi Saito, now counselor of the Japanese embassy here, has been named minister to the Neth- erlands. While The Hague will be his permanent post, he is expected to travel freely over Europe, espe- cially to Geneva, to perform spe- cial diplomatic work for Japan. IolIIllldTIyp 1lUSUu pOo~ lS DTuSSCio, but he may be found more often in Geueva, Paris or London = wherever important negotiations are pending.
 The Japanese embassy here has more than it's share of artistic tal- ent. Saito writes poetry, rather melancholy, mystic verse, in pithy English. Some of his work has been published in outstanding lit- erary magazines. He inherits his literary gift from his father. well known Japanese scholar, who is an authority on both English and Chinese literature.
 First Secretary Kosaku Midzu- sawa of the embassy paints well. His apartment walls are hung with beautiful oils, many of which he did himself. He paints in the American rather than the Japanese style. specializing on landscapes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
Fifteen States Are Seeking Help From
 The Finance Corp.
They Have Filed Relief Reports and Will Ask Aid in January and February-Conn Has Asked No Assistance

loans totaling $25,23S,228. Penn- yslvania has obtained $12,835,538, Ohio $6,854,701 and IA other states have received $1,OO0,000 or more. The corporation has advanced funds at an average monthly rate of $17,00O,000.
 Twelve states have found it un- necessary so far to request federal aid in caring for their unemployed and destitute. These are CalifOr- Massachusetts, Maryland, Nebras- ka, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wyoming.
 New York. New Jersey and Massachusetts have made splendid records with reference to care of needy citizens, especially when the size of their industrial popu- lations is considered" said Fred c. Croxton, in charge of the cor poration's relief loans.
 Should these states need federal aid during the coming months, every possible assistance would be quickly extended by the corpora tion, Croxton added.
 Louisiana Is the only state to have received loan for use dur inggg January and February. It was the first state to supply the corporation with detailed informa- tion requested several weeks ago from all governors on relief funds spent and future relief needs.
 North and South Kakota, North and South Carolina and Florida are among other states which have supplied data.
 Illinois and Pennsylvania have notified the corporation that their reports will be completed this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
$4S,OOO WORTH OF BOOZE UNDER
 TONS OF FISH

New London, Conn, Dec -20.- (UP)-Customs officials today held six fishermen, arrested when a liquor cargo valued at $48,000 was discovered under tons of fish in tho hold of the Philadelphia schooner Harold. The Harold was halted for rountine examination at the eastern entrance of Long Island Sound late yesterday and taken in- to custody when suspicious cases were found under the fish. Coast guard officials said examination af- ter the vessel was brought here in- dicated the fish concealed at least 1900 cases of contraband apparent ly intended for the holiday trade.
 Commander R. w. Dempwolf of the coast guard said the owner was listed as Curtis Hilton of Att 1antic City. The master was giv- en as Charles D. Martelf and the crew described themselves as Chris Hansen, John Olson, Ed Nelson, Hans Petersen and Jacob Larson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
(BY THE UNITED PREss)

NDl HE lLD ftESS)
 Holiday liquor prices average about one-third lower, this yea. than last, d United Press survey indicated to-day.
 Reductions have been made in almost every city checked. In some localities prices were advanced slightly for the holiday trade.
 Generous supplies and a consid- erable variety of alcoholic bever- ages appeared available.
 In New York city prices were virtually unchanged from last year Gin sold at 75 cents to $2 a quart rye at $175 to $3.50, Scotch at S1.50 to $4.5O and common wines at $1.50.
 Reductions were noted in Chica- 80. Gin was offered at $1.25 a pint, 50 per cent lower than 1881 Rye whislkey sold at $7 and Scotch and Bourbon at $5, off about a third. Wine was $1 q. quart.
 San Francisco offered the great. est variety of liquors of any city reporting. Prices there were only slightly lower than 1881. Cham. pagne sold at $47.50 case, cheap CT than before prohibition. I'm. ported Scotch was $35, domesti, $2S case. Imported Bourbon was 3 pints for $6. Good Cresta Blanca California wine, red anc white, sold at. $S for 12 quarts guaranteed 3 years old. Port ant Sherry wines were $S a gallon Good 190 proof alcohol was priced at $27.50 for 10 gallons.
 At St Paul, Minn, prices were off 50 per cent. Alcohol sold al $3.5O to $4 a gallon. Imported Scotch was S5 quart, imported rye or Irish whiskeys S7.
 Prices at Washington, D. c. were generally lower. Champagne sold at $S 6 magnum compared with SIP, Scotch at $7.50 com. pared with $10, rye at $10 gallor compared with 12.
 Kansas City, Mo. bootleggers cut alcohol prices to $5 gallon from $8. Little variety was available and prices for good liquor were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
By VIRGIL PINKLEY Tnsfoh prncs Staff EnprnSnnui

Washington, Dec 20 - (UP)- Governors of 15 states. have filed relief reports with the Reconstruc- tion Finance corporation, prepar- atory to asking federal loans dur ing January and February.
 Similar reports from other states are expected at the rate of five a day during the remainder of this week, officials said. These detailed statistics will be followed by for nal applications for k. r. c. funds to supplement private and state contributions to alleviate distress. All but one of the loans made thus far were to meet needs only to the first of January.
 The. corporation to date has loaned $85,907,596 to 36 states and Hawaii and Puerto Rico to pro- vide direct and work relief. The first loan made from the $30O,- 000,000 relief fund provided by congress- was to Illinois last July 27. To date Illinois has received
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
Rev. A. A. Wuskell
 Once Served At
 Saint Joseph's
Now Pastor of St Andrews Church in New Britain Ordained December zl, 1918, By Bishop John J. Milan of Hartford

ford and then worked for several years, after which he entered St Thomas Seminary in Hartford. He continued his studies at the sem mary of SS. Cyril and Methodius at Orchard Lake, Mich, and at st Bernard's Seminary in Rochester, N. Y.
 Father WuskeIPs first appoint ment was to the Holy Trinity church in Hartford. Appointed there on December 26, 1918, he remained until February 10, 1923. when he was transferred to St Jo- seph's church in this city.
 With the exception of a period from 1924 to 1927, he served at St Joseph's church here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
DEil0IAY AtUfll1
 ANNUAL MEETING

At a meeting ol the newly torm- ed DeAelay Alumni ln Masonic Temple last night the following oincers were elected: President, Howard Wnttss vice-presldent, Harry Neher, secretary. Herbert Pinter; treasurer. Earl Avery; chairman of the executive commit tee. Albert Doughty: chairman of the constitution committee, Albert Doughty publicity. Lester Shep-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
NEW CLUB STARTED
 AT THE CENTRAL Y

: A new club was organized last night at the central Y called the Knight Klub. Joseph Magro was elected president, Thomas Hannon. vice president; Joseph Cantillon, secretary and Mario Moreschi, treasurer. Meetings will be held weekly at the Red Triangle at 7:30 o'clock on Monday evenings. A varied social and athletic program will lbe drawn up before the next meeting. Ts-ss a. 5.i
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20

Rev Anthony A. Wuskell, pas- tor of st Andrews church in New Britain and former assistant pas tor of St Joseph's church in this city, will complete IA years in the priesthood tomorrow when he will observe the anniversary of his or dination by Bishop John J. Milan on December 21, 1918 in St Joseph's Cathedral in Hartford.
 Previous to assuming the duties of pastor in New Britain on Jam uary 22, 1881, Father Wuskell was assistant pastor in this city.
 4 native of Lithuania, Father Wuskell came to this country with his parents in his youth. He att tended grammar school in Hart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
Crosby High
 School Clubs Two Meetings This Alter noon and One This
 Evening

The regular meeting of the Crosby High School Physics Club vas held this afternoon in the school laboratory where film en- titled, "The Romance of, Power, YVES shown by Advisor Jcscp3 Linehan.
 eThe Art Club met this afternoon at , o'clock in room. 306 under the direction of Advisor Miss Edith Patton.
 The Debating Club will convene tonight s.in room 104 at 7:3G o'clock With Advisor John Kinney presiding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
STEAL FOOD
 M GERMANY

Berlin Dee ao-(UP)-DsTplle increansd police paEFslA AAAny xso4 rohbosles were committed in Snr. lous parts of che city last nlshs ene early today. Groups Of unemelug- ed youths. shouting "wo arc nun. Rry," smashed tho windows ok Wur4t shops and grocery stoteA Over 100 ChrlEtmae geeso were an- cluoed ln the loot. Police reported no arrests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
Liquor Prices Ale One Third Lower
 Than Last Year

reported as high as ever.
 Much activity among smugglers was. noted at Detroit. Prices were advancing slightly with the holiday imminent. Choice Canadian Scotch and rye was offered at $4.5O and $5 q quart.
 Los Angeles liquor prices were reduced almost 50 per cent. Bour- bon retailed at S37.50 a case com pared with $60-$65 last year. Champagne at $G0 against $90, Scotch at $40 against $75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20

Ia11, al4l NesItn team A. NcIIN-
 Ila(. 0Eton1 otktt1 team. c4|gIn I1I'af, 1NltflnInH11l tpHUIIi1e. Itnta AHon, rtfre4hmCnln com. UilI11. Kenneth ElIc1i CofI1NIon. 1o4to coUmlltoc, William uol1ler, and Eporta Harry Nthor. Alter the election cards were played and plans were made tor the meeting January Q.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Dec 2O-UP)-- Forecast for tonight and Wednes- : day:
 Maine: Fair, slightly colder in north portion tonight; Wednesday partly cloudy, slowly rising tenn perature in southwest portion.
 New Hampshire, Vermont, Massa- chusetts, Rhode Island and Connec- ticut: Partly cloudy tonight; We'd nesday partly cloudy, slowly rising temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
ANOTHER BONUS BATTLE GOING
 ON AT CAPITAL
There Are Four Discuss siOns on Similar Num- Der of Projects and All Lead Up to Money
BY RAYMOND CHAPTER

(United Press Stan Correspondent Washington, Dec 20-(U. P.) - Another bonus battle is being fought in Washington over the proposed farmers bounty, the non- service veteran disability allowance es. ocean-mail subsidies and air. , mail contracts,
 The figures run into millions. The entire question of how far the government should grant spe- cial favors to special groups is in- volved. Extra cost to taxpayers is balanced against general economic benefits.
 Opponents or the voluntary al- lotment plan for agriculture Say 1t is subsidy which will be passed back to the consumers. Senator Norbeck, republican, South Dakota, 9 sponsor of the plan, estimates that wheat farmers would receive benefits raised through special tax es. Hog raisers, cotton producers and tobacco growers would be in for similar benefits. The proposals are defended on the ground that the country cannot recover when farm income anually Is just about half of the amount of farm mort gages.,
 Crops in some places at present prices would not pay taxes on the land that produced them. Farmers argue that other groups have spe- cial privileges and that 1t is time they received theirs. z
 As to veteran allowances, the United States Chamber of Com merce has just declared in a spe- cial report that $400,000,00O a year could be cut. from veteran pay ments without reducing payment to those who incurred war disabil- ities. or to dependents of deceased
 Senator McKellar, democrat, Tennessee, in the senate finance committee has renewed his fight against air-mail and ocean mail subsidies. Postmaster General Browns annual report indicates these subsidies total about $43,- 100000 a year. Mcclellan has pro- posed that the air-mail appropria- tion be cut from $19.000,000 to $9,- 100000 to squeeze out subsidies He said he intended to make a similar proposal for ocean mail.
 Ocean mall subsidies were de- nounced as 'legaiized pIunder, graf. and reckless pocket picking in speech to the house few days ago by Representative Lozier, democrat, Missouri.
 He said that in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1881, steamship companies received $18,790,765.82 for carrying foreign malls. The normal cost of carrying this mail would have been $2926.21626. The subsidy was $15.865,64S.97, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
WIsH REAL HARD

The Bore: Other white men have been to those parts, of course, but they were never where was.
 The Bored: Lucky blightersi I wish could say the same.-The HumOrist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
EUE9 FOR DIVORCE

Reno. Nev. Dec so--(UP)-Anne Winchester Grant has filed suit for divorce from Allan LIowther Grant, charging cruelty. They married at Dublin. N. H., Sept 2, 1923.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District
 December 17th, 1882.
 ESTATE OF James H. Garvey, late of the Town of Waterbury, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly att tested within said time, will be de- barred recovery. All persons fn- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 THERESA Nj. CARNEY, 1z-1o-3t Administratrix
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
zIECFELD DIED IN.LOS ANGELES
 THIS MORNING
Founder of the "FoIlies" and the Glorifier of the American Stage Passed Away at 2:3O After Bat- ting Hard for Life

Los Angeles. July 23.-(UP)- Florenz Ziegfeld, "glorffler of the American girl" and founder of the "Follies,"' died at 2;30 a. m. to- day (E.D.T.) with his show-girl wife, Billie Burke, and their daughter rushing to his bidside.
 Death came to the silver haired New York snowman in Cedars of Lebanon hospital where he was brought this week after treatment in New York and New Mexico. His physicians had believed his condi- tion was improving.
 An attack of pleurisy that fol- lowed pneumonia was the cause of death.
 Death came just few minutes before the hour when the curtain ordinarily fell on one of .Ziegfeld's s lavish extravaganzas.
 The great producer lay alone last night in his hospital chamber, the finest in the institution, on his white hospital bed, the fragrance of many flowers was in the air. A few minutes earlier he had gaily
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-23
ONE DIVISION OF BONUS ARMY TO
 START TO-DAY
California Crowd Is Going
 Transforming = Evic-
 ton Order Withdrawn in Order to Keep Peace

Washington, July 23-(U. P.)-- California's bonus battalion shock troops will start transforming towns to-day, as the main bonus army "sat tight. after police off, cials backed down on their evic- tion order.
 Roy w. Robertson, crippled ex- sailor and leader of the Californ- ians, ordered his men to be ready to start at 10:30 a. m. Police be- lieved $50 other veterans would de- part with Robertson's own 450.
 District of Columbia trucks. we'll stocked with food, were ready to take the men 90 miles to Frederick Md. Maryland authorities agreed to carry them on to the Pennsylvania line. Robertson had not decided what route he would take after that.
 Robertson doubted that Waters, commander of the main bonus army, would be able to hold his men here much longer.
 The morale of Waters il-fed forces was strengthened, however, when the District of Columbia com missioner retracted on an order to evict the veterans from govern mnet property.
 The commissioners had directed Police Superintendent Glassford to clear the main force out of Anacos-
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