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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17

? Only two weeks remain for the legal use of 1882 markers, yet ap- proximately only 2,500 out of L bout 25,000 1883 markers have been issued at the local office of the motor vehicle department on Benedict street. It was stated at the office this morning that q light pickup was noted during the last two days when the number is- sued on each day totaled 200.
 Last year the office was rushed in issuing 12,000 passenger plates during the last week. The office fig urcs for last year were 2f,000 pas- senger plates and 4,000 conner cial plates.
 Those who have the new plates may put them on their cars on De- se.nber 31. but those who do not have the new plates will not be al- lowed to use the 1892 plates after midnight on December 31.
 z The 1898 plates have Q maroon background with white letters for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
TESTIMONIAL DINNER
 AT WAVERLY INN

William ]. Fitzgerald of Nor wioh, deputy commissioner of labor in charge of factory inspection, will be given a testimonial dinner at Waverly Inn tonight. The din- ner will be in honor of his re-elec- ton to the state senate from the 18th district. Members of the labor department. including their chief. Joseph Tone of New Haven will be in attendance. Several from Waterbury will also attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
AUTO ACCIDENT
 ON MERIDEN ROAD.

An automobile operated by Salvatore Magnifico of Hartford skidded and overturned on the Meriden road yesterday afternoon. Anittella Zarella, 28, of Southing- ton was taken to the hospital and given treatment for a number on painful decorations. She is not be- lieved to be seriously injured. She was taken first to the office of Dr. Charles H. Audet and then to St Mary's hospital for x-rays. The accident was investigated by De- tective Cornelius Shannahan. Tho machine was badly damaged, two of its wheels being ripped off. The tance from the intersection of East Main street. ~ M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
Many Watching
 Skating Kinks
Ice Has Not Yet Reached Thickness to Insure
 Safety

Provided the cold weather con tinues throughou today and to- night. skating will be possibly al- lowed at the city's ponds at Ham, ilton and Fulton parks tomorrow, Irving w. Harrison, superintendent of parks stated today.
 MT Harrison said the ice has not reached the necessary thickness to permit the weight of large crowds Signs placed on the Green in Ex- change Place will notify skaters when tho skating will be allowed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17

The Waterbury Lodge of Elks have completed arrangements for gala New Years eve party to be given at the Elks' hall on Sat- urday evening. Dec 31st. The en- tertainment committee met last night and outlined most attrac- tive program. The committee de- cided to limit reservations to 200.
 Always one of the most popular New Years eve events in the city, the committee has gone to ex- tremes to make this years party one of outstanding proportions. An unusual feature of the gather ing will be the calling upon tall ented members, both young and old, to perform in the entertain ment program.
 Joe DiPietro's augmented Coun- try. club orchestra will furnish the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
GIRL MOTHER
 IS SET FREE

Los Angeles, Dec 17.-(UP)-- Ruth Borman, unwed girl-mother who snatched her baby daughter from the home of her rich foster mother two months ago, was free of child theft charges today. Su- perior Court Judge Robert H. Scott who dismcissed an indictment. de- clared that to punish the girl for yielding to motherly love would be contrary to human sentiment and iustice."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
.PLOTTERS IN
 BRAZIL CAUGHT

Buenos Aires. December 1T - (UP) ',- Hipolito Irigoyen and Marce1o T. De Alvear, former pres- idents, and several other political leaders, were under arrest today as the government planned virtual martial law to prevent wide- spread revolt.
 The government planned to de- clare a .'state of siege" which left control with the military, but called for trial of civilians in civil courts rather than in military courts Tst
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17

music for, dancing which will be enjoyed from until the wee hours of the new year. The keynote of the affair will be a shaking off of the depression blues so that the members may start the new year with an optimistic outlook. Reser- vations are to be made with Ben- jamin LaVallee, entertainment committee secretary, or with tho Elks' club steward before Thurs day, Dec 29th. f
 Gene Oviatt, chairman of the entertainment committee has named the following for the party: Frank Mellon, James Calvin, Daniel J. Mahaney, James Court ney, Al Demenske, Thomas Col lins, Benjamin Lavallee, Charles Fitzpatrick, Andrew Putetti and Frank Leary, .5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
LOCAL MAN DEAD
 1. IN BOOMING HOUSE
Police Notified of Death of Thomas Walsh at
 New Britain
WELL KNOWN. HERE

Thomas Walsh, 65, a former res ident of Waterbury and an en- ploye of the New Haven road for many years was found dead early today in a rooming house in New Britain. According to the New Britain police in q message to the local authorities the deceased had been employed lately in one of the factories in that city.
 Arrangements were made this morning to have the body returned to this city. MT Walsh's relatives were located through an address found in his clothing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
ALL THE WORLD
 LOVES LOVER

New York, December 17--(UP) - Fred Krause, ex-trolley motor man. owed his freedom today to the fact that "all the world loves a lover"
 Magistrate David Hirschfield read him a lecture when he was arraigned on a charge of stealing q street car to. take his girl home.
 "You can't be chivalrous with other peoples property" the mag istrate said ste:nly, however. all the world loves lover and suspend sentence"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
Jefferson Street
 Asks Law Change
Residents Want Parking Ordinance Amended to Allow
 Parking on South Side Only

A petition from merchants and residents of Jefferson street re- questing that members of the board of police commissioners and the police take action for an imme- diate change in the parking ordin- ance as regards to that particular thoroughfare has been prepared and filed for consideration. A com mittee awaited on Superintendent of Police Joseph H. Mclean today and presented written request to the effect that parking be restrict ed to the south side of the street, rather than on the north side. It is pointed out that several drive ways and entrances are affected by the present ruling and that auto
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
CAMP DOWD ASSN.
 AT SUNSET PALACE

The Camp Dowd association en- tertained 8 party of over 60 guests last evening at Sunset Palace, Ban tam Lake. A splendid game supper was served. Harry B. Morse offici- ated as toastmaster. while Chief Game Warden Joseph Williamson of Bridgeport, Ernest Skilton and Randolph Karl were the principal speakers. Dave Todd and John Mayer provided the entertainment features.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
GANDHI UNDIsTURBED

Poona, TAdia, Dec l7-(UP)- Mahatma Gandhi, unperturbed by a "counter-fast unto death" launched by a Buddhist monk against his activities in behalf of India's untoucha bles, said today he would not change his plans "even if a million people start counter fasts.''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
ONLY 2,500 NEW
 MARKERS ISSUED
Two Weeks Left to Procure l933 Auto Plates-New
 Office Hours During Rush

passenger cars and commercial plates are white in the back ground with maroon letters.
 The office hours until after Christmas are from 9 in the morn- ing until 4:30 o'clock. On Decem- Der 27th, new schedule will see the office open from 8 in the morn ing until each evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17

ists and merchants would find ias to their advantage to be permitted to park on the south side of the street.
 The petition bears the signatures of officials of the Valley Manufac- turing company, the Waterbury Photo Engraving company. George Hartley, Inc, Mark Chipman Sign Shop and Michael Santora and Mi- chael Matero.
 It is also reported that mer@l chants of other streets in the cen-l tral business district are also anx-' ious for Q change.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
A FINE LAD

"My son came out today. He got four months taken off his pris- on sentence for good conduct"
 There you are. I always sad you would be proud of that boy" --Hummel, Hamburg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
DOLLAR PRICES

Paris. Dec 17-(UP)-The dol lar was quoted today at 25.3 12 francs, the gold export point. and the pound sterling at S4.50 francs iE early trading.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
PARAMOUNT CLUB
 CHRISTMAS TREE PARTY

Under the auspices of the Fairs mount Community club q Christ mas tree party will be held Mon- day evening. December 18th. in St Michaels parish hail. All the children of the Sprague school will be invited to meet Santa Claus and receive from him gifts of candy and toys. Christmas carols will be sung under the direction of Will Ham Briggs of the Y. M. c. A.. Cookies with the name of the re- cipient on them will be presented to each child attending the party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-17
VERY EVIDENT

''DeareEt," he cried. as he nearly amothered her with kisses. "cant you see l love y0u7s
 "weli." she replied. "1 should haie to think this was the way you always behave in company" L--Rathklnaer.
Evening star., 1932-09-30
new TAXES FORESEEN
AT WINTER SESSION
Representative Rainey Says Esti-
mates of Revenue Are Not Borne
Out by Receipts.

New tax legislation probably will have
to be passed by Congress this Winter
because of the steadily-mounting Fed
eral deficit. Representative Rainey of
Illinois, Democratic floor leader of the
House told newspapermen yesterday.
He also declared there is evidence of
a bipartisan movement in Illinois for
the election of Gov Roosevelt as Presi-
dent.
In discussing the tax situation, Repre-
sentative Rainey pointed out the Gov
ernment is running behind at the rate
of about 100000 a day indicating.
deficit Of about 900000,000 during the
current fiscal year"
THE revenue Secretary Mills said
would be returned from the new legls-
lation has not materialized," Mr.. Rainey
said. I'VE have choice Of either gen.
eral manufacturers sales tax, with a
low rate, or of increasing the present
irritating and discriminatory taxes. I
favor a general manufacturers sales
tax"
Rainey supported the sales tax which
was defeated last session.
In discussing the Illinois political
situation Mr.. Rainey said 1.-The only
part the Republicans are playing in
the Illinois political game is for the
election of Len Small, as governor.
Republican leaders there have given
up the fight for Hoover" he added.
Illinois also will elect Representative
Dieterich (Democrat) over Senator
Glenn Republican) by about the same
majority that Roosevelt will receive
Roosevelt will win by at least 100000"
Evening star., 1932-09-30
MONTGOMERY RESIDENT,
ILL SEVEN YEARS, DIES
Lewis Bell King Will Be Buried
Tomorrow From Clarksburg
Methodist Church.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CLARKSBURG, Md, September 30
Lewis Bell King, a well known resident
of this county. died at his home near
here late yesterday evening after an ILL
ness of seven years due to paralysis.
He was 70 years old and lifelong resi-
dent Of this county.
He is survived by his widow. Mrs.
Emma Hurley King, and the following
children: Sherwood King. Mrs Marian
Williams, Mrs. Thomas Hammond Du-
vail and Miss Grace King, all of Wash
ington. and Mrs. Albert R. Scott of
Damascus. He also is survived by the
following brothers and sisters. James E.
King. H. Hicks King. Mrs. EVA Wat
kins and Mrs. c. L. Watkins, all of this
county. Funeral services will be held to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock at Clarks-
burg Methodist Episcopal Church. with
intermcnt in the church cemetery.
Evening star., 1932-09-30
GIFTS FOR RELIEF
HELD NOT EXPENSE
!. C. c. Rules Contributions of
Utilities Must Be Charged
to Profit and Loss.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
today held that $4,000 contribution
of the New York Telephone Co. to the
emergency unemployment relief fund OF
New York City should be charged to
profit and loss and not to operating ex-
penSeS.
The telephone company last Winter
made contribution to the New York
Relief Committee and charged it against
operating expenses on which telephone
rates are based.
The commission instituted an inquiry
to determine the proper accounting
method. 1t called attention Of State
commissions ind all carriers subject to
Federal jul isdiction to the proceeding.
Ordered Accounting Change.
The New York Public Service Com
mission also investigated, and on March
90 required the telephone company to
transfer the charge from operating eX-
pense to surplus. The New York State
order covered donations from 1929 to
1882, inclusive.
The telephone company contended us
contribution should be charged to oper-
ating expenses, because II no unemploy-
ment relief were provided the general
depression would have had greater
unfavorable effect on the business OF
the company and might have led to
destruction Of its property. Such con-
tributionS and donations also, it was
contended, were made for the general
benefit and advantage of the company,
even though no definite consideration
was received.
Upon analysis" said the commission
report, "it is quite evident that the
contribution in issue had only the most
indirect and remote relation to the wei
fare of the respondent and its property.
business and employees, and only such
relation as might be traced in the case
Of most contributions for general chari-
table CT social welfare purposes.
Responsibility Not Same.
Nor has respondent the responsibility
of an individual citizen with reference
to general community welfare. 1t has
in law the status of an artificial person.
but its powers and duties are confined
to those conferred or imposed upon it
by its charter and these do not include
the fostering of the general welfare of
the community.
When respondent makes contribu-
tions for this general purpose and
charges them to the expense OF its tele-
phone operations, it is in effect exacting
OF attempting W thdCI liltSe COIGlIUu-
tions from the users of its telephone
service.
1T is their right and not the right
of the respondent to decide what con-
tributions of this character they shall
make. Nor has the respondent any
powers of taxation. If contributions in
sufficient amount are not made volun-
tarily and there must be resort to taxa
ton it is through the established agen-
cies of Government that the taxation
should be imposed and not through
telephone companies or other public
utilities in the guise of expense for
service furnished"
Evening star., 1932-09-30
EX-HEADS OF D. A. R. AID
REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN
Will Be Members of Board of
Counselors for Women's
Division of Party.

CHICAGO, September 30.-Enlist-
mem OF four former presidents general
of the Daughters Of the American
Revolution as members Of the board of
counselors for the women's division Of
the Republican National Committee
was announced today.
The new members are Mrs. Lowell
Fletcher Hobart of Milford, Ohio; Mrs.
Anthony Wayne Cook of Washington,
D. c.; Mrs. Grace L. H. Brosseau of
Greenwich, Conn.,, and Mrs. George
Maynard Minor of Waterfeld, Conn.
They will work with such prominent
Republican women as Mrs. Calvin Cool
idge and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt in
behalf of the Hoover-Curtis ticket
The National Hoover-Curtis Organi-
zation Bureau announced the following
State chairmen have been appointed:
Duncan G. Mellier Of st. Louis for Mis-
souri,, Edwin c. Manning Of OttumWa
for Iowa. william T. Schmitt of Okla
homa City for Oklahoma and I. D.
Evans of Lincoln for Nebraska.
Evening star., 1932-09-30
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn, September 30.
Charging her husband with intoler-
able cruelty since the day of their mar
riage two years ago, Helen Meany
Balfe, internationally known diver,
petitioned for divorce yesterday from
Henry H. Balfe, New York food broker.
The former national and Olympic
champion also asked she be allowed to
resume her maiden name.
Miss Meany married Balfe September
26, $780, after dominating the ranks
Of American woman drivers for more
than 10 years She Is the only woman
to have competed in three Olympics for
the United States.
During her athletic career she won
16 national diving championships and
was a member of the Olympic team in
1920, 1924 and 1923. In 1928, the year
she won the Olympic low board diving
championship. she went to Japan TO
give exhibitions. The Bales have no
children.
Evening star., 1932-09-30
THE WEATHER

District Of Columbia-Fair and not
quite so cool tonight: tomorrow fair
and warmer; gentle variable winds be-
coming southwest.
Maryland-Fair and not quite so cool.
probably light frost in the extreme west
portion tonight; tomorrow fair and
warmer.
Virginia-Fair, not quite so cool in
west and extreme north portions to-
night: tomorrow fair and warmer.
West Virginia-Fair and warmer to-
night and tomorrow.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers
clear today.
Evening star., 1932-09-30
Ignored in Rate Gases.

In the District the Public Utilities
Commission has ruled that contribu
tions by public utilities to the Com
munity Chest or similar charitable or
ganizations may be charged to operat-
ing expenses for bookkeeping purposes,
but that they will not be considered
as operating expenses in rate cases.
The effect Of this is that a contri-
button may be made by vote Of the
board of directors. If it were neces-
sary to charge the contributions to
profit and loss, probably vote of the
stockholders would have to be taken be-
fore the contribution could be made.
Evening star., 1932-09-30
The Sun and Moon,

Rises. Sets.
Sun. today :. SOB 5:53
Sun, tomorrow 6:04 5:51
Moon, today. 6:28 am. 5:58pm.
Automobile lights must be turned on
one-half hour after sunset.
Rainfall.
Monthly rainfall in inches in the
Capital (current month to date:
Evening star., 1932-09-30
Report for Last "a Hours.

111514C11' to, O'OU P.I1I' y
ago, rs.
Lowest, 46, TOO am. today. Year
ago, 49,.
Tide Tables.
Furnished by United States Coast and
Geodetic SurveyD
Evening star., 1932-09-30
PLAN RALLY DAY
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
GAITHERSBURG, September 3d.
EpWorth Methodist Episcopal Church
will observe its annual rally day service
and Homecoming day Sunday with
special sermon by Rev. BENJAMIN w.
Meeks. superintendent of the Washing
tion district, and history of the church
by Rev. j. E. James, pastor. The choir
leader, Mrs. J. E. James, has arranged
for special music.
Evening star., 1932-09-30

Rich and creamy.
true peppermint favor
with a full favored choc-
olate coating. Just sink
your sweet tooth into one
OF these tempting pieces
you'll say you never
tasted finer patties at any
price!
Evening star., 1932-09-30

Those lig hit, fluffy
whipped creams with that
delicious old-time flavor,
encased in rich, dark
chocolate. They simply
melt away in your mouth.
A pure candy that every
one likes.
Evening star., 1932-09-30

This week we offer you three more
sensational CANDY SPECIALS. Every
piece is pure, fresh and wholesome
made of choicest ingredients in mod
ern, sunlit plant. NOT cheap candy -.
but GOOD candy cheap.
Evening star., 1932-11-18
M'CLOSkEY OPPOSES
BONUS ARMY MARCH
Johnstown Mayor in Washington
to Borrow 100000
From r. f. G.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Eddie McCloskey, mayor Of Johns
town, Pa. and former pugilist, came to
washington yesterday to try to borrow
$1,000, 900 from the Reconstruction Fl
nance Corporation. McCloskey said he
wanted the money to complete Johns
towns sewage system.
Through Senator Davis Of Pennsyl-
wanna, McCloSkey obtained an appoint
4nent with corporation officials for to-
aofTow morning.
81 Saying Jolnstown was the hardest
hit town in the country" McCloskey
declared mo one there has any work"
He was not certain just how the city
would repay the money II 1t were OBJ
tanned.
IF the railroads can get millions
from the corporation" he said, st don't
NE why we can't get something TO stave
sf starvation in Johnstown."
While waiting to see corporation off,
k&als, McCloskey found plenty Of time
10 discuss the affairs OF the Nation. He
eRid he opposed q bonus army march
this Winter.
I'm In favor Of the bonus more now
than ever" he explained, 'but since the
American Legion and the Veterans Of
Foreign Wars have gone On record as
tavoring cash payment think the
Executive Committees Of those organi-
cations should Join leaders of the Bonus
Expeditionary Force in lobbying this
Winter. march this Winter would
bring needless hardships to the
marchers."
Evening star., 1932-11-18
|P0MERENE ASSA|LS
BANKS HESTANCY
Terms Institutions "Para-
sites" Which Have Money
and Refuse Loans.
a9y the Associated Press.

x9y the Associated Press.
BOSTON, November 18.-Atlee Pom
creme, chairman Of the Reconstruction
Finance Corporation, yesterday assailed
az parasites" banks which, while being
vs. per cent or more liquid, refuse to
make loans when proper security is
offered.
Chairman Pomerene estimated that
approximately 10 PEI cent Of the banks
+ OF the country fell into this class and
dMaid "were it not for the Reconstruc-
1on Finance Corporation, the entire
country would be at their mercy"
Pomerene's attack was made in the
i course of an address on the operations
OF the Reconstruction Finance Corpora
ton delivered before the eighth New
England conference, sponsored by the
New England Council.
He estimated that 80 per cent of
@tele banks, all things considered have
done their full duty to their depositors
Hnd borrowers and 10 the communities
which they serve
Ely Is on Program.
Speaking on the same program, Gov
Joseph B. Ely of Massachusetts, said
that If Southern textile States and
others" did not raise their labor legis-
iation standards toward those OF Mas
sachusetts, the Bay State would be
forced to lower its standards to COM
pete with industries of outside States.
he expressed the hope that other
States would see fit to bring their laws
into conformity with the laws Massa-
chusetts has enacted to protect labor
NM1d suggested that within the next
year, by conference and otherwise, a
higher plane Of understanding of the
peeds Of the working people of the
United States would be reached in
TEXTILE and other industrial States.
Gov. Ely's remarks were made In
welcoming Governors or lieutenant
Governors Of the five other New Eng
land States and hundreds Of business
leaders of the six States.
Chairman Pomerene said, In part:
II measure my words. The bank
eaiat is rs per cent liquid or more and
refuses to make loans when proper Sc
ctlr1ty Is offered, under present CIR
CumStanceS, Is a parasite in the COM
tnunity and deserves the condemnation
OF every thinking man and woman.
s "No Time to Refuse Loans"
This Is no time for financial insti-
8IItions to refuse to loan their monies,
PSfhen reasonably secured. The money
tn their vaults was earned by the peo-
pie and belongs to them. It is the very
1fe blood Of commerce What right
have they to refuse to loan it back to
men needing to protect wives and chill
&drm from starvation and freezing?
IF the Reconstruction Finance Cor
y,ration would continue to make loans
n normal times, as they do now, the
DanlZs which are rs to IS per cent
liquid, or over, would maintain lobby
in washington to secure the repeal of
the Reconstruction Finance Corpora
ton act. Now they can function and
aid in the restoration of normal busi-
ness conditions Were it not for the
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
the entire country would be at their
mercy"