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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
BRIGHT SPOTS IN BUSINESS
fRx united Prcnsl

New York. Oct 1l-(UP)-Elee- tric output of the Associated Gas & Electric system in the week end ed Oct 1 was reported the highest since last March, with q total of 5o,O1s,se3 kilowatt hours.
 washington-Retaii business in the United States during Septem- Der showed a more than seasonal increase according to department store sales, the federal reserve board reported.
 Albany, N. Y.-An increase of about 10000 in factory workers of New York state between Aug 1b and Sept IS, a rise of about 6. t-2 per cent; was reported by Indus trial Commissioner Frances Per kins. <
 Detroit-Recent upturn in the clothing market has brought marked improvement in business conditions in the textile, rayon and knitting centers of New England. Tennessee, Pennsyivaia and other parts of the country, R. R. Wil- Hams, vice president of S. s. Kres- ge, Co.,, said.
 Chicago-Chicago & North Vest ern Railway handled 24,S61 cars of revenue freight during the week ended Oct 9, against 24,807 cars in the preceding week, 1t was report ed.
 Detroit-Passenger and conn merciai automobiles sold in fifteen states during September totaled 22,517, units, compared, with 21.e4S sold in the same territory in Aug ust. R. L. Polk & Co, reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
FEDERAL AGENTS CAPTURE THREE
 DRUG SELLERS
Woman and Two Men and $lO,OOO Worth of Nar- c0tics Seized By Very Clever Ruse

Boston, Oct 11-OJPl- A wo- man and two men were under arr rest and narcotics valued at 10,- 900 were in the hands of federal agents today after authorities had used U. s. mail truck to trail the suspects to their hideout. For five weeks, government officials had had the trio under surveillance but had been unable to capture them. The suspects came to recog- nize the federal agents automobiles and successfully eluded them.
 Last night it was decided to use the mail truck. Agents and police men hid among dummy mail sacks. An agent in the uniform of 8 mail delivery clerk took the wheel. The suspects were trailed to Dor chester address where they were arrested after authorities seized 1500 grains of narcotics. Those held described themselves as Louis Moscowitz, A, his wife, Rose, 40, and Abraham Miller, 40, all of Bos- ton,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
TORTURE SCENE REENACTED BY
 ONE PRISONER
State Closed Its Case in Murder Charge Against Prison Guards - Death
 in Sweat Box Portrayed

Jacksonville, Fla, Oct 11.-(UP) Defense witnesses were called to- day in the trial of two prison guards charged with the torture murder of a convict, after the states picture of the murder" had been reenacted for the jury and the victims mother.
 The state closed it's case against the two men, George w. Corson and Soloman Higginbotham, last night with the dramatic scene. A convict demonstrated his concep- ton of how Arthur Maillefert died in sweat box.
 Al Weaver, the witness, took the chain which he said he placed around Maillefert's neck under Courson's orders. and showed how he fastened knot in it. It was this chain, the state charges, that caused Maillefert to be strangled after his feet had been placed in stocks, holding him in an upright position in the sweat box.
 As Weaver fingered the chain, the dead youths mother bowed her head. Courson was, chewing gum, nervously. Higginbotham kept tear ing a piece of paper into bits. When the witness ended his testl- mony by showing how he adjusted the chain around Maillefert's neck, the state rested.
 Earlier, the jury had been taken to the Sunbeam prison camp, where Maillefert died, to inspect the sweat box
 County Detective w. H. Gasque. hn hoofh told the jurors the box had been re- built, enlarged and ventilation slits had been widened after Maillefert died.
 Another star witness for the state was Bob Blake, former No trusty at the Sunbeam camp. Blake testified that when Courson dis covered the youth had been choked gjn the sweat box he turned to the trusty and said:
 Bob, I'm in trouble. You've got to get me five or six witnesses VI
 Later under cross examination Blake was asked why he didn't re- veal his story of Courson's alibi attempt at the earlier inquest.
 T was working miles away in double shackles because l knew too much" the trusty testified. He said he and other state witnesses were transferred to another camp on the edge of the Everglades, "the toughest, hardest, most isolated camp in the state"
 Other witnesses told of cruel punishment inflicted upon Maille- fert, one testifying he saw Cour- son beat Maillefert with railroad coupling.
 Maillefert was fed "the day he was killed" said he saw the youth given a small piece of cornbread and that he received a whipping and a cup of castor oil from a walking boss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
TWO THOUSAND APPLY FOR FRANCHISE
Applications For Voters Show 67
 Per Cent Drop
Six Thousand Four Years Ago at Height of Smith Cam-
 paign-Registrars Close Books at 9 Tonight Democrats Again Claim Edge

new electors will be named with in the next two days. The board of selectmen will also sit with the board of registration.
 The democratic and republican forces have perfected arrangements for their respective organizations to transport new voters to the City Hall during the period of registra- tion. Two fleets of automobiles have been lined up and they will work in accordance with the pro- grams of their respective commit tees representing the major parties.
 The total of new voters applica- tions this year is far less than that of four years ago when ex-Gov- ernor Alfred E.. Smith of New York was running for president. This, of course, is due to the fact that four years ago the city was combed thoroughly. Four years ago be- tween 5000 and 5000 applications were received and over $500 new voters were sworn in. This year the new voters list is made up, mostly, of new residents and residents who have reached the voting age of 21 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
VIOLATORS OF
 STATE MOTOR LAW
Licenses Suspended for a Year in the Interest of
 Public Safety
TIPSY DRIVERS

A list of operators whose licenses to drive automobiles in Connecticut have been suspended for one year because of a conviction for driving while under the influence or liquor was given out to-day at the State Motor Vehicle department as part of the effort to reduce this highway menace. The department statement advised people to notify the de- partment or the police in case they should see any of these drivers op- erating motor vehicles.
 Ansonia-James Douglas, 1S6 Wakelee avenue.
 Branford-Elliott c; Prout' 5a
 Bridgeport-Edward R. Duff, 1177 Broad street.
 Danbury-Thomas Harkins, 12S Deer Hill.
 Darien-Brown Bozai, 21 Bailey avenue.
 East Hartford-Harry Knicker- booker, 145 Holland street.
 Hartford-William Douglas, State street. Angelo Yacovino, 361 Franklin avenue.
 Norwich-Jesse H. Heath, -s4 Oneco street.
 Rocky Hill-Frank A. Rittstig, 22S Main street. ,r-
 Stamford-Ole Moe, Newfield Rd.
 Torrington-Jesse Surdam, R. r. D. 2.
 Wallingford-Joseph Rogers, R. F. D. 1.
 Wethersfield-Joh Kurlowicz Box 82, Mott street.
 Jamaica, l.. Tony Alves, lO716 Wills avenue.
 Bronx, N. Y.-Wm c. Anderson 31O4 Williamson avenue.
 Ilion, N. Y.-Edmund J. Rieless, 19 North 3rd avenue.
 North Carolina-Albert Forkner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
PLANE CRASHED
 INTO THE OCEAN
But Pilot Was Rescued as He Clung to Machine
 Near HarbOr

Winthrop. Mass. Oct 11-(U. P.) Stunned and cold, but not ser iously injured, John Ryan. 22. was rescued by police and a yacht club employe to-day when his chartered biplane fell 1000 feet into the sea shortly after he had taken off from Boston airport for solo flight to Bangor, Me. s
 Luckily for the pilot, the 'unex- plained accident occurred only a fe.. hundred feet off the Winthrop Yacht Club. Gus Johnson, club cus- todian, seeing the plane nose-dive into the water. summoned police men John Seward and James Tur- ner and the three men reached the most-submerged plane within a few minutes in a dory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
NEARLY TWO BILLION DOLLARS
 LOANED BY THE FINANCE CORP

 approximately during eight 1G months
  total advanced by the corporation Of this bank authorized following  ooo
 Outs authorized $19O,OOOO0O Capital for home projects, S121 100000. stabilzaon corporations, $5O0OO,OO0 Directre Capta
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11

Approximately 2.0O0 applications of new electors were in the hands of the local registrars early this afternoon. Registrars Henry o. Connor and Thomas F. Dillane, when talked with, stated that they will keep their office open until 3 o'clock tonight before officially closing the period in which new electors petitions may be filed.
 Democratic Town Chairman John H. Crary and Republican Town Chairman T. E. Conway were busy this afternoon urging their respective forces on to a fin- al drive for the names of prospec- tive voters.
 The democratic chieftain pre- dicted this afternoon that the total number of applications counted at o'clock by the registrars would show the democrats to have once more outdone the republicans.
 Work of swearing in the new voters will start on Friday and will continue to Friday, the 21st. The board of registration which will sit during the week and swear in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
Jones Must Come
 Back to Town
Tried to Get Free Ride But
 Will Have to Settle

A reception committee awaits the return to Waterbury of Will liam Jones. who was taken into custody today by the Stamford poe Ice at the request of the local off. cinls. Sergeant Henry Johnson and Detective Edward McEiligott went 10 stamford this afternoon to bring Jones back, In addition to the police Jones must face city court officials. m irate driver and an unpaid taxi blil of s22.50.
 Jones hired taxi t0 take him 10 Stamford. Wat here n min. ute. 1 want 10 make call iD here" Jones is said Co have or. dered ihs taxi driver, The latter waited and waited and finally learned that Np Jones didn't tarry very long iD ihs building hs had entered. IIe went in the front d9OP RBd Out ibs bnek, On ru. lnrBIns i0 Waterbury iho iasl driyry sn0rc oui waFfant for the arrest ef Jones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
WATERFOWL

The republican caucus will be held at S:15 o'clock this evening in the Town Hall for the purpose of nominating candidates for repre- sentatives Tn the general assembly, judge of probate and justices of the peace.
 The regular meeting of Court Merritt HeminWay, Foresters of America will be held this evening in the Fulton building on Main street.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Whitman Trumbull Chapter, Daughters of the Amer ican Revolution will be held at the home of Miss Ella Lockwood on the Litchfield road, Thursday af- ternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Mrs P. E. Randall will give a paper on Early Art. Crafts and Industries of Connecticut" Miss Lockwood will be assisted by Mrs George Lamphier, Mrs Frank Rein hold and Mrs Boardman Getsinger.
 Mrs Emma $. Rydin. wife of Alfred Rydin. died yesterday morn- ing at her home on Dickerman street. She Is survived by her hus- band, and one daughter Mrs Edna ibeeu ot WhteTtoNU anu One slSteT who lives in Sweden.
 Funeral services will be held at ths home on Dickerman street to- morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev Thomas Cline. rector Of the Christ Episcopal church will oficiate. Burial will be In Evergreen ceme- tery.
 The parochial school will remain closed all day tomorrow in observ. ance of Columbus day. The public schools will hold sessions as usual.
 Tho Corn Huskers wili' hold football drill this evening at f;3O o'clock, COneh Paul Collins rec guests The following members 10 Dc present, Jerry Maxwell, It. JeHs kins. B. Brown. B. Keiity, C. Wiis H0n, V. iinekinRhhm, \. htFaeamnD w. NasllewHkaA. Ii. brnsehs, Q. Lucky and r. curm
 Cyrus Scott, and his dRughisTI AsHs IFIHa Scott Of Baldwin street. and Mrs Eluathan Black Of ths N0fthheid rDnd were recent visitors iB South NoFwaik
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
Jury Out in
 Death Case

4 superior court jury was still dcliboratIng tho issues in the S10.. 900 damage suit of Pasquale De. cicco, administrator. against tho Connecticut Co at press hour this afternoon. The Jury began its dcllberation at 2 o'clock and was still locked in the jury room at 3i3O o'clock. The plaintiff, Italian yIee.eonsul nt Now Haven. k nd. minlstrntOr Of the estate Of pietro Perugini. late Of thls city, who was Killed by ono Of the defendaDt's tr0lieys iB Hnmden. The deeeased leaves a wlfe and child ln Italy which neeensltatod the appoint. meDt of the consul, representative sf the Italian government as ad.
 nInisivaIof, MnsoolO, Mcknight 4 Dnueb appear for the plaintiff, Attorney ff, 4, James of New Has ven represents the defendant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
Poll Jury For
 Malpractice Case

Selection of jury to hear the s1O,0OO malpractice suit of Car mine Petrocca of Oakville, admin istrator of his wife's estate, against pr Edmund Spicer, was started in superior court this after noon before Judge Ernest A. In- glis. The jury will be boiled this afternoon but presentation of evil dence will not commence until Thursday morning, tomorrow be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
David Scully
 Denies Charge
Pleaded Not Guilty and
 Elected Jury Trial

David scully of this city pleaded not guilty to robbery with violence charges when arraigned before Judge Allyn L. Brown in superior court this afternoon He was arr rested in connection with the hi- lacking of a New Haven tobacco truck in Cheshire several months ago. He elected jury trial ana was returned to the county Jatl at New Haven where he will re- main until his case comes to frial. Bonds were flsed at sb,0Vo for his release.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11

ing a court holiday in honor of Columbus Day.
 According to the complaint, the defendant was negligent in a child birth operation performed on the plaintiffs wife, resulting in her death. February 6, 1880. Mascolo, Mcknight and Dauch appear for the plaintiff and Day, Berry and Reynolds of Hartford represent the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
BY ELMER c. WALZER TfmAfen Prnss Financial Ei1ft0Pl

q
 New York, Oct 11-UP)- Stocks made a turnabout to-day and regained allstheir losses of; the previous session. Bonds and com modities also pointed higher.
 The day on the stock exchange began and ended with flourish of short covering by traders afraid to remain short over Columbus Day. All major markets of the United States will be closed tomorrow.
 Sentiment as regards business and markets, changed with the trend of prices. Yesterdays heavi- est losers. therefore, were to-day's best gathers. A more buflish; atti- tude was taken on the rise of s15,- 495 tons in the U. s. Steel thrilled order statement, whereas yesterday this was construed bearishly and was a factor in bringing. sharp reaction. U. s. Steel issues were, in demand all day at higher prices.
 American Telephone, hi c h broke par yesterday. came back to above 104. Helping the stock was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
SON OF RICH
 MAN SUICIDES

Chicago, October 12 = (UP) = Sewell L. Avery, Jr., son of the noted financier. was overcome by gas today in the family's "Goid Coast'' apartment, and died while an inhalator squad was attempting to revive him.
 Police Lieutenant John Gary, after Interviewing members of the family, announced a belief that young Avery had committed suicide
 while Respondent. He was the son of the president of Montgom-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
Kidnapped Bank
 President Given
 Freedom To-day

Chicago. Oct 11-UP)- Nor man B. Collins, 39, president of two Chicago banks, was home and unharmed today after kidnapers who held him for $5,O00 ramson avoided capture and possible death by giving him his freedom. Collins who was Kidnapped with his wife near his home in the suburb of Wilmette yesterday morning was released l2 hours later without payment of 'ramson. Action of the kidnapers in freeing the banker, authorities said, probably prevent ed their certain capture and pos sible death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
COMING CONGRESS
 TO LEGALIzE BEER
 SAYS U. 5. SENATOR

Boston, Oct 11-(UP)-Thc next session of congress "is likely to- legalize beer of less than 3 per cent alcoholic con- tent, U. s. Senator David l. Walsh, democrat, Massachu- sctts, believes.
 "FrOm the marked change in sentiment in the past six months," he told the New England Purchasing Agents association here last night, 'I should say that some provision will be made by the congress for the supply and sale of beer of less than 3 per cent alcoholic quantity and this action is likely to take place at the next session."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
CONFIRMATION A0REEMENTs

Jack Monroe of i7le East Main street will receive tibHt weeky from the Dareey Transporthtion Ce iB . eompensaAon aereement nIea to-day in the local court The pay' msptw are compensation for nn' ger Injury. fn another asreemsns. the Arynour q Co VIII pay t4ss,yg e Murray I. Fay of oraness aurlnn hls disab bilIty with @ foot injury The payinenis are 70 be pnia M weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
Japanese Forces
 Driving Against
 Rowing Guerillas

Isitsihar, Oct 11-(UP)-Jap- anese troops began a drive on a wide front today against rowing bands of irregulars whose recent activities they claimed, caused the loss of numerous Japanese lives.
 Reports received here said Ja- panese forces had repulsed 300 Guerillas attacking Hailun. killing 100 of the attackers. Japanese casualties were announced as seven.
 Another Japanese detachment defeated 500 Longswords, killing 46, in a skirmish south of Hailung- flu, the reports said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
Market Made Regain Of All Losses That
 Occurred Monday
Bonds and Commodities Also Showed Up Better Some Traders Short Covered in Fear of Over Holiday Reaction .@ ssse.,.

an official statement by the com ,pany that its loss of telephones for September was slightly less than 90, ,000,. compared with losses of in July and 201,000 in August.
 Oil shares came into prominence near the close with gains ranging of output Tn Texas, soon to so in- to effect, and firmer price trend for crude oil helped the rise. Standard of New Jersey led the rise. Gains of l. to, more than 2 points were made by Houston, Seaboard and Atlantic refining. Shell Union, Socony-Vacuum and Consolidated oil also were firm.
 Raiircad shares moved up with a spurt near the close, Union Pacific crossed 60, against . pre- vious close of 55 1-2. Southern Pacific rose more than 3 points; Atchison more than 1; and wide advances also were scored by New York Central, Northern Pacific, Lehigh Valley, Delaware, Lacka- wanna & Western, Chesapeake & Ohio and Canadian Pacific.
 Utiyties followed Consolidated Gas into higher ground. That stock rose more than two points. gains were made by North American, Standard Gas and Public Service of New Jersey. In- ternational Telephone and Western Union followed American Tele. phone up in the communications.
 Steel issues were higher with U. s. Steel. The latter crossed 36 near the close, against a. previous close of 341-2. A. M. buyers and Bethlehem were in demand.
 Farm equipments responded readily to a better tone in the grain market. Montgomery, Ward and Sears Roebuck were taken up for the same reason:
 Allied Chemical, American Can. General Electric, Westinghouse Electric and a long list of others of that calibre experienced sub- 'stantial gains.
 The automobile group resumed its advance. Nash joined the ac- tive issues today on its directors action in retaining the regular an- nual dividend of $1. Auburn scared more than 3 points. General Mo-. tors and Chrysler were active and strong.
 Copper shares made gains of fractions to points the best in American Smelling. Shelters was helped by estimates it's operations were coming into the ''black". To- baccos made good gains.
 American Dollar.
 Paris, Oct 11-(UP)-The Am- erican dollar continued to advance in the foreign exchange trading to- day. It closed at 25.48 francs, a. gainst a previous close of 25.44 1-2 francs. The pound sterling lost slightly, closing at 87.9 francs.
 WOOL MARKET
 Boston, Oct II. .(UP)-The local daily wool market report issued to- day by the Boston U. s. Agricul- ture department bureau follows:
 "The wool market is mostly very quiet and generally there is not much change in values. A very moderate quantity of strictly comb ing '48s, Sos Ohio and similar fleece wool has sold at 22 cents in the grease, the minimum of the yre- gently established range, and this figure is the best obtainable to-day for similar wools although some holders continue to, ask 23 cents. Original bag 64s and fineral ter- ritory wools are firm at prices in the range of 42-47 cents, secured basis, on small cleanup sales or purchases to piece out stocks"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
American Dollar.

' American Dollar. .
 Paris, Oct 11-(UP)-The Am- erican dollar continued to advance in the foreign exchange trading to- day. It closed at 25.48 francs, a. gainst previous close of 25.44 1-2 francs. The pound sterling lost slightly, closing at S7.9 francs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-05
BIG MERCHANT PRAISES DAILY
 NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING.

One of New York's greatest department stores announces that its November and December business in 1881 passed the 1880 record. and 1881 whole saw far greater volume of business than the previous year both in the number of sales and gross receipts.
 To newspaper men, and other department store managers the interesting thing about the announce ment is that John s. Burke, the manager of the establishment that showed such satisfactory gains, attributed his success the fact that he increased his daily newspaper advertising. He said that ag- gressive newspaper advertising will hereafter be his policy He will money costly circulating and other manner of advertising, amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars year, and spend it in productive advertising in daily newspapers.
 MT. Burke does not agree with the often asserted theory that there is only certain amount of business in a town and it is question of which houses get it. He declares that aggressive, inteli gent advertising increases the volume of business and creates employment, and, if followed will help to dispel the depression.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-05
Alaska's Needs.
Seattle Times.)


 In his annual report to the Secretary of the Interior, Gov George A. Parks of Alaska says that more than 100000 seals are in the Government herd the Pribilof Islands. When the first con- servation measures taken, twenty five years ago. it estimated that the herd had dwindled to 132,000 seals. During the last fiscal year the value of the skins marketed was $621 767.
 Not all the conservation policies of the Federal Government have prospered as well. Had pelagc sealers and private hunters been permitted to pursue their destructive calling, there would be no sealskn coats today except such the kittes might provide.
 It is worthy of note that the Governor of Alaska has recommended some important changes in governmental policies this year. He would reopen the Yukon River to commercial fishing; repeal re- strictions on the location of placer claims, and declare open season on bearing animals to relieve hard-pressed trappers.
 Whether Congress will listen to Governor Parks's sound advice be only conjectured. It long has been the habit of the legislative branch of the Government to pass laws affecting the welfare and progress of the Northland and then to leave them long after the need has passed and when everybody would have them repealed.