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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
DON'T QUOTE ME

Washington, Dec 23-(U. P.)-- Comment ut the embassies on the break down of the Hoovcr-Roose volt debt conversations brought humorous as well as serious re- sp0nseS.
 At the embassy of one of the na- tions which defaulted on tho De- cembcr 15 payment, an official said
 'Well, that ends 1t. Now we can all go fishing"
 Ho referred to President Hoov- CTS proposed fishing excursion to Florida and announcement of President t-elect Roosevelt's con- tcmpiated cruise in February.
 At the embassy of ono of tho nations which met It's payment q diplomat said:
 "Europe is being crucifled by the American constitutional system of government"
 If q similar critical situation should arise between changes in future administrations. the period shorter. Under tho fame duck amendment to the constitution. new presidents would take office early in January rather than in March. The amendment Is expected to be come effective during the Roose- welt administration"
 Secretary of Treasury ogden l.. Mills K giving bronze and silver medailions bearing his' bust as Christmas presents to intimate friends and n dozen newspaper cor respondents who cover the treas- ury.
 on tho reverse side of tho med aiiion is n replica of tho treasury shield Inscribed with the Latin phrase "Sigillum TheBauri Amer icke Seppenprionalis." It required two hours Of inquiry around treas- ury offices before the translation, ",rhe seal of tho treasury of North America" could be secured.
 Mills recently gave newspapers men some of the first currency bearing his signature as secretary of treasury. correspondents re- called that when former Secretary of Treasury Andrew w. Mellon agreed to give newsmen the first of tho small-size one-doilar bills. he asked for similar amounts in return.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
Bethel. Civil
 War Vet Dies
Lyman Whitehead Served in Same Company as Homer
 F. NOrthrOp of This City

He was well known in Water bury among the older generation for his military career, being Con- mander of Moore White post. c. A. R.. of Danbury.
 Besides his granddaughter in this city, he is survived by three children, Mrs Mary W. Gregory of Milford. Mrs Nellie Day of Dan- bury and Harvey Whitehead of Worcester, Mass, and several grandchildren. great grand chil- drcn and great great grandchil- dren.
 He served with Company K, 23d Connecticut Volunteers and his sudden demise will be great shock to his many friends.
 Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at gao o'clock from his home in Bethel. Other arrangements will bo announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
.I0UIDRTE s26,00O lN TRUST COMPANY ASSETS
POLANDER SAYS
 HE CAN EXTRACT
 GOLD FROM SAND
Is an AlcIienist and His Trial Opened To-day in Paris Had Apparatus There

Paris, Dec 23-(UP)-The trial of John De Habdank Dunlkowski, Polish a1chemiat, to determine whether he is q confidence man or Q miracle worker who really can extract gold from sand. began in tbe Seine correctional court today. Dunikowski. appearing in court in n yellow sweater and worn suit vigorously defended his procoas. He contended official interference caused the failure of experiments on which the action Is based.
 The Dunikowski machine, made of test tubes and electric wires, was brought to court as evidence. Tho inventor refused to produce gold from sand before the eyes of, the court.
 His counsel. Maitre Jean Charles LeGrand, contendod the experts who pronounced the process q fraud were influenced by the gold producing companies. who would be ruined by the invention.
 The name of the Russian Grand Duke Dimitri was brought into the trial when 1t was testified he sent scientist to watch Dunlltowski work, intending to collaborate If 1t appeared warranted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
CHINESE COIN SHOWS PLAN TO
 BOOST MONEY

Chicago A Chinese coin ex. hibit has been added to the col- lections of tho Field Museum of Natural History that shows the nt- tempts of Chinese emperors to in- flate money years ago and many lost their crowns in the process Dr Berthold Laufer, curator of an thropology. reports.
 The evolution of money from implements used Tor barter to on one coin indicate It's inflated value. It's known tthat the Chi nescs never accepted the inflated actual metal content valuation. Both public and private coins are included in the exhibit us wcll as the worlds earliest chessmcn, a bronze set dating back to the ninth century. Charms made like coins and rare coins used as charms against evil influences. dcmans, lightning. snakebito and other dangers as well as to brinl good luck, wealth. long life and mum orous descendants are showii.
 Tho earliest money" arc the bronze or copper bells, spades and knives. These became convention- alized and finally stereotyped in Il flat and thin shope suitable for handling and circulation. Th. transition from there to circular coins with square or round holes and marked with the implement iA traceablc. Even milling in the form of a raised rim to prevent chipping of the metal can Do found. Cowrie-shells to bone to metal is another aspect of the evolution of currency that is Illus trated.
 May you be promoted in rank and draw q good salary lis an in- scription on one of the charms Tho earliest seals arc of clay. later ones of metal. Some carry. in addition to the owners name, his thumb print and thumbnail mark. Public seals bear the titles of of ficials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23

New York. Dec 23 = Establish ncnt of statewide branch banking by national hanks, unrestricted by statc laws, would relieve the pros- ent commercial credit stringency declares James l.. Walsh, execu- tive vice. president, The Guardian Detroit Union Group, Inc. in q feature article fin the January is- sue of Credit and Financial Man agefnent, official publication of the National Association of Credit men.
 In support of this viewpoint con- corning the branch banking bill or Senator Carter Glass, which he cnr dorses, Mir Walsh declares that Tt would appear that before any great loosening of credit can be expected, the present psychology of the pri- mary creditor class, namely. the bank depositor. must be improved. The obvious way to bring this about is to put an end to bank sus.. pensions. Authorization by Federal Statute for national banks to es- tabllsh branches throughout the .tates fin which located, unrcstrict- cd by state laws, appears to offer the most promising results with least additional loss to tho depos- itor public.
 However. tho sound, ably man aged unit bank in small and me- dium -sizod towns should in all fairness be protected from any pos riblllty of unfair competition through the establishment of branches by banks having their main offices in larger financial cen- ters. It is believed that the great- est good to the greatest number of parties Ut interest ig served by Sec ton 10 of the. Glass Bill (Senate 4t12), as modified by the Vanden- burg Amendment, which reads as follows:
 Section 19. Paragraph Gel of
 Section 6135, of the Revised
 statutes as amended, is amended
 to read as follows:
 "(c) A national banking as-
 sociation may, with tho approval
 of the Federal Reserve Board.
 establish and operate new
 branches within the limits of the
 city. town. or village, or any point within the state in which
 said association is situated. No
 such association shall establish Il branch outside of the city,
 town, or village in which 1t is
 situated unless 1t has q paid-in
 and unifnpaired capitaI stock of
 not less than $500, 900. Except in
 city, town. or village where
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
Judge Baldwin Grants Request
 Of Merchants
Bank Street Block to Be Sold on Basis of Deposits and Mortgage-ux Mortgage Goes When $500 on Deposit and S3,SOO Cash Figure in Deal

Q first mortgage in the amount of ee,600.
 Tn the second case. Herman Lux will turn over his deposits of ape proximately $500 and S3.sOO in cash to wipe out a e4,600 mortkagc the receiver holds against him.
 The receiver was Instructed not to redeem foreciosed piece of property in which the Merchants Trust Co held q second mortgage of around s4,500. The amount of debt foreclosure was about y4O,- 900 which the receiver would have to pay to redeem. The property ia known ag the Berman property on North Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
OBITUARY

SAGIc--Mrs Annie r. Sage, of 23 Fox street died yesterday morning while on the way to St Mary's hos pital in the police ambulance. Mrs Sage was stricken on the street while shopping and the police call cd an ambulance.
 Mrs Sage was born in Scotland. tho daughter of George and Mary Mckinley Black. She was tho wid- ow of Charles Sage. She leaves two Ralph Abbott of British Columbia, and two brothers. Joseph k. and William M. Black, of this city.
 Tho funeral will be held tomor- row morning from the Alderson funeral home. The services will be private. Rev Conner Lewis will ofii- ciato. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. The request to omit flowers has been made. Friends may call between z and 9 o'clock this evening.
 ERNA--Apollonio Erna, aged 60 years died this morning Ut his home 3t5 Chipman street extension after brief illness. He was born in Italy but hnd been n resident in this city for 22 years. He was very well and favorably known among the Italian residents of the city.
 MT Erna is survived by his wife, Mrs Rosaria Erna and ono dnugh- ter, Mrs Liugi Sidella of this city.
 The funeral will be held from the home of his daughter, 20 Bcn- nett avenue on Monday morning at 8:15 o'clock to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church where n solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 0 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 George Young. age 33. years died Wednesday at the Laur- el Hill sanitarium, shelton. He has. so far as is known. no relatives. His body was brought to tho Reyes funeral home, whore prayers will be said this morning at ii o'clock, with burial in pine Grove cemetery.
 MATTHEWS = Margaret Irene Mathews. age 3s years. wife of Harry W. Mathews, of G7 Barnes street. extension died thls morning at her home. She was born in New Haven. the daughter Of Fred and Catherine Macdonald Barrows and had made her home in this city for 16 years.
 Mrs Mathews is survived by her husband; her mother: two sons. Harry w Jr, and John E. Mathews and i've daughters, Frances. Helen, Edith, Mnry and Dorothy. She wns n member of St Pauls Methodist church.
 The funeral will be held on Monday morning at II o'clock at the Alderson Funeral Home. 70 Central avenue, Rev Kenneth Kingston officiating. Friends may cali at the funeral home on Sum day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
SHOULD nE ROTTEN

Nobrnska City, Neb.---After b2 years of keeping the doctor away, any apple should bc rotten. but such is not tho case Of tho apple owncd by Etta Ellsworth. Fifty two year sago Mrs Ellsworth heard that # one struck m apple full of cloves he could keep 1t indefin- itely. So she tried 1t with an apple from her brothers orchard After B2 years the apple Is still fin existence, although it K so full Of cloves that the skin cannot De bo boen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
ENGINEER SAVED CRASH BUT DIED
 OF EXCITEMENT

Montreal, Dec 23-(U.Po- Engineer William !. Farlcy's Sr. .lgiit WIS due at the Val Nforfn stop almost at the mo. mcttt aii express passenger was dtic to phss. He sat, witii his Hand on the throttle. cas- ing his train aiOng tp . siding.
 t.ngincer FArlcy's hand grip ped the throttle hard, and he bore down on the valve lcvef. bringing tho train to an easy stop just az the express thun- dcrcd through, beside him.
 E'arlcy's fireman looked up tO sec his companion collapse / on the floor of thc cab. Farley was dead. but his last act had been to prevent the frlcght from leaving the siding for tiic main track, with . crash inc Cyitahlc,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
Allow. Kazemekas
 Receiver $5,55O
Waterbury National Also Compensated for Sanditz-
 Traurg Work

The Waterbury National Bank, receiver for the Sanditz and Trau- rig and Kazemekas Company banks was allowed q total of $5.- $50 for reimbursement 1t expend- cd during the past year in It's ca- pacity us receiver, by Judge Alfred c. Baldwin in superior court this morning.
 Judge Baldwin allowed the re- cciver $2,450 in the Sanditz case and $3,1OO In the KaZcmekas cnse.
 Attorney l.. Russell Carter, counsel for the receiver explained that these amounts totaled tho sun expended by the receiver In operating the receivership since last December 24th. The sum does
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
FLIRr is LoNo-Logr BROTHER
(Dy NEA seryice)

Miami. Fla.--Mrs Elizabeth S. Wallace was quite alarmed tho other night when a ray-haired man started to flirt with her while she was performing her nightly task of cleaning up some offices in c downtown building.
 Tho stranger finally approached her, and after q good deal of shout. Ing. i,na for M Mrs ~. Wallace .,lae is deaf. & i'm. brother she had not seen for b5 years.
 When he was . boy of 16 on farm in Pennsylvania, he decided to go west. This fall he herad that his sister was in Miami. 50 he decided to pay her visit.
 He hitch-hiked to Miami and started search. They're happily together now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
A ROOSTER LEMON

vincennes. Ind--Althoush chick on raising has been profitable to Luther Opci1. 1t is probable that he will give it up and take to lemon growing. Tn recent experiments Cpelt has found that the climate of Indina is quito favorable to the growing of lemons. He proved hia experiments by producing an iS- ounce lemon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
PLAYFUL LITTLE DEER

Ei Paso. Tex-- Discouraged by m unsuccossful day of deer hunt ing. IT. II. Thomas and M. F. Brown caInped near Maria. If | sw ss,s suss so%ss now, e rssrss sss sc isss9 So cbance,s said Brown, as Suck out after the buck without his gun, only to find after d flow yards btat the buck had turned and was approaching him. He turned and fled. Tho buck overlook him and piayfuIly hooked him in the leg with its antier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
Tribute to Late
 Dr M. C. Donovan
By Mary St Clair in Cath0-
 lie Transcript

Mary R. St Clair of Colllnsville, Conn. paid fitting tribute to the late Dr Michael c. Donovan In this weeks issue of the Catholic Tran script.
 Her poem follows:
 IN 'MEMORIAM
 (Dr Michael c. Donovan) A generous, cultured gentleman, Has passed beyond our way And left those kindly memories Our hearts will hold for aye. Endowed with loyal virtues Bound by faith, glowing pure, He sowed. t wealth of living thoughts Whose harvest shall endure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23

Permission to accept offers which i:quldatc about s2e.O00 worth of assets in the Merchants Trust Co receivership case was granted by Judge Alfred c. Baldwin in gupe- rior court today. Two transactions were related by Attorney Francis T. Reeves. counsel for the receiver.
 In the first deal, the receiver will sell q block at 2s2 Bank street, ap- pra,sed @ er r.s szg,vvo .,.o 70 oln, BarDara ,,, nsMien 10 the receiver dcposite to- taiing Sl6,500 in the Merchants Trust Co and will give in addition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23

Lyman whitehead of Bethel. grandfather of Mrs Peter Reardon of Willow court and Civil War veteran who served in the same company with Homer f. Northrop of this city, died this morning at the home of his granddaughter on Willow court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23

not take into account the fee for services rendered but simply con stitutes the sums expended in the conduct of tho receivership.
 There were no objections to the passing of the courts order. It Is the first moneys the receiver has received since taking over the job under order of superior court last December.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
HAMPERS FOR SHOES

Windfall. Ind--Money may be hard to find, but 1t is still possible to exchange goods. Tho other day George T. Summers, local farmer, recalled pioneer days by barterlng for n pair Of shoes. He traded q shoe merchant 100 bushels of corn for them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23

WILL Dc HtIu at osoV V clock from his home, 123 Ridge street, followed by n solemn re- quiem mass at st Francis Xavier church at 5 o'clock. Burial will be In the family plot in old St Jo- seph's cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs Thomas Brown of Bay Shore, l.. l., were hld this afternoon Ut 12:30 o'clock at new St Joscph's cemetery, Rev Eugene Cryne officiating. Mrs Brown was q former resident of this city.
 The funeral of Mrs Jennie Cum ningham was held this morning from the home of her daughter. Mrs Edward Dunn. 152 Wall street at 8:30 o'clock followed by q sol- emn requiem mass at the Immac- ulate Conception at 800 o'clock. A special musical program was rendered under the direction of Professor Y. r. Harmon. The bearers were: John II. McWeeney, Vincent Begg, Joseph Phelan, J. Deeley, Joseph McCarthy and Thomas k. Bergin. Burial was in tho family plot in new St Joseph's cemetery. NOIufItlttHl bGINACcb ny Rev Joseph McCuen.
 Tho funeral of Miss Mary l.. Egan of Naugatuck took place this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home, 121 Aetna street, to St Francis church, Naugatuck, where a requiem high mass was celebrat- ed at o'clock. 1nterment was in St Bridget's cemetery, Cheshire.
 She is survived by n sister, Mrs Margaret Richards of Naugatuck, one brother, Patrick Egan of this city and several nieces and nephews.
 Tho funeral of Mrs Anna Buyt- kus was held this morning at 8:t5 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to tho Blessed Sacrament church where q solemn mass of requiem was cele- bratcd at Q o'clock by Rev Michael !. Sebel of La Sallettc seminary in Hartford. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Sebel. The bearers were William Daniels, Charles. Edward, Frederick and Peter Gal0uiskas and Frank Matasage.
 Funeral services for Mrs B'reida Hornbcckcr Aize were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock Ut the Grace Methodist church. Wotervillo. Tho burial was in Grove cemetery, Nau- gatuck.
 The funeral of Mrs Anna Snxe will bo held on Monday morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home 8S3 Hamilton avenue to St Cecilia's church where solemn mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at 9 o. clock. Burial will be in new St Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Gennaro Minicucci will take place to-mor- row morning from tho homo of to Our Lady of Lourdes church where requiem mass will be cele- brated at Q o'clock. Interment will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 Tho funeral of Mrs Astrid F. Bachman will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from the Aldcrson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. with Rev Carl Stenholn officiating. The body will be placed in tho vault at tho old Pine Grove cemetery. Burial will be at the convenience of the family later.
 Funeral services for T1. Clinton Sanderson will be held tomorrow afternoon nt 2 o'clock at tho Alder son funeral home. 70 Central ave- nue, with Rev W. Moreton owen ofIiclating. Burial will be In old Pine Grove cemetery at the con- venicnce of the family. Friends may call at the funeral homo this afternoon from to o'clock and this evening between and Q o'clock. Friends arc asked to omit tho sending of floral tributes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23

Nearly sT6 tons of butter was on a ship which left Melbourne, Aus trallia. for Europe Eecentlys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
NOTICE

A special meeting of tho St Fran cis Xavier Holy Name will he held tonight at 7:45 to take action on tho death of Matthew Carolan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
MASSES.
nI-TLER-A ,ns

DUTLER--A months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated satur- day morning nt o'clock, at St Thomas church. for the repoHe nf the soul of the late Mary r. But Tor of 10 Pearl street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23

this city, Decem- bcr 23, 1p32, Margaret Irene Mat hews of e7 Barnes Stroet exten- II o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23

this city, December 23. 1892, Apollonio Erna of 31b Chip man Street extension. Funeral Monday morning at S:16 o'clock to Our Lady of Mt Carmel church. Burial In Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
DIEI,.

wHITEHEAD--fn this city, Decem- :
 ber 23. 1892. Lyman Whitehead of Bethel, Conn. Funeral Monday aft crnoon Ut 2:30 o'clock. Other ar.
 arrangements to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23

Tho funeral of Mrs Astrid F. Bachman will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from the Aldcrson funeral home. 70 Central avenue. with Rev Carl Stenholm officiating. The body will be placed in tho vault at tho old Pine Grove cemetery. Burial will be at the convenience of tho family later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-23
FUNERALS

Tho funeral of Matthew Carolan- will be held tomorrow at S:30 o. clock from his home, 123 Ridge street, followed by solemn re- quiem mass at st Francis Xavier church at s o'clock. Burial will be In the family plot in old St Jo- seph's cemetery.
The Washington times., 1932-07-12
q \ wA5HFN61QNsTIhEs
- 1-ADVENTURE CLUB

the Adventure Club for a long
time but this is the first time
/ have sent in anything to
the column. l read the funny
pages in The Washington
Times every day and enjoy
them very much. My favOriteS
are Little Annie Rooney, Just
Kids, Blonde, and Mickey
Mouse.
81 go to the POmOnkey
School and passed to the
sixth grade this June. I am
9 years old but will be 10 in
July. I have sister and
brother who are, also, in the
Adventure Club.
II would like very much to
have some of the other men,
bers write to me-"
Catherine Margelos, GA
Maryland Ave. S. W.:
81 wish to Join your club.
I was IL years old on January
g."
Mary Thompson, Clinton,
Md:
81 live on a farm at Clinton,
Md. and go to the Surrattsville
High School. My teachers
name is Miss SOthOrOn and 1
am in the fifth grade. Our
school closed June 17th."
Tommy Scanlon, Takoma
Park, Md:
Il have been reading your
column every day and would
like to join your club. 1 like
Popeye, Krasy Kat, Just Kids,
Tim TyICr's Luck and /
wouldn't miss Mickey Mouse for
anything"
The Washington times., 1932-07-12


937 M St. N. W.; Harold Whit,
GOT M st. N. w.. and Albert
Mcdonald, 935 K st. N. w.
Accompanying the latter
there was Leroy ("Lee" to us)
Welcher, one of our most en-
ergetic club members. You will
remember we published a pic
ture of Lee in the column not
many weeks ago.
All four of the boys are
pupils at the Thomson School.
Here are a few letters re-
ceived from new club mem
berS:
Valerie Bush. Pomonkey. Md:
Il have been a member of
The Washington times., 1932-07-12

Billy Beckwith, 1924 Monroe
st. N. w., whose picture we
are publishing today in the
The Washington times., 1932-07-12

column, is an
old member
of the club.
He dropped
by our office
the 9th e r
day for his
first Wis i t
and we made
h is ph o t O.
graph in our
own S t u d 10
here.
Three other
recent visitors
in our office
were Frank
liz Rnlnhnr
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1932-06-09
YEARS time BRINGS MARKED CHANGE
AT SCENE OF HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION

chine shops, a settlement almost
as large as Cooke itself.
Where the Highline trail snakes
its way up the mountainside, last
year there was no easier route of
access to the plateau than the tor
turous pack trail, and none other
than naturally clear spaces were
to be seen in the stand of lodge
pole pines. Today there is a wide
highway grade that reaches almost
30 the plateau, and lanes have been
cut thru the timber where the
road machines have not yet oper-
ated.
A. III. Johnson, superintendent of
the Unit A job, said Wednesday
that the pioneer power shovel had
finished it's short loop above the
Wyoming creek canyon, and was
nosing its way out on the face of
the mountain, on the last level and
the final drive to the top. Now
at an elevation Of $500 feet, the
big machine has less than a mile
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