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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04
BANDIT
 LIKED 10 PLAY
 PINOCHLE GAME

New York, Nov 4--(UP)-- Three bandits walked in on four musicians absorbed in a p.nochlc game today under the stage of the Irving Place the- ater.
 Two of the bandits set about trying to open Q safe in the next room. A third, guarding the players, ordered the game to continue.
 Soon he became so fnterest- ed in the intricacies of '.mcld- ing'' that he put his gun away and began kibitxing. His ad- vice, the players said. was cx- cellent.
 Thc. lxibltzer was reluctant to to depart even when his com paniOns, frightened by the flashlight of . passing police man. made him leave with them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04

of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches and other suitable places, with appro. priate ceremonies, giving expres- sion to our gratitude for peace and the hope and desire that oui friendly relations with other peo. pies may continue.
 In witness whereof, have here. unto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be af. fixed.
 Done at the city of Washington this 3d day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-two, and of the indepen- dence of the United States of America the one hundred and fif- ty-seventh.
 HERBERT HOOVER. By the President:
 Henry L. Stimson, Secretary oi
 State.
 The Thanksgiving day pro- clamation follows: <
 THANKSGIVING DAY---1032 , By The President of the United
 States of America.
 A Proclamation <
 Whereas, At this season of the year our people for generations past have always turned their thoughts to thankfuiness for the blessings of Almighty God.
 Now. Therefore, I, Herbert Hoover, President of the United States, do set aside and declare Thursday, November "A, 1882, as day of national thanksgiving, and I do urge that they repair to their places of public worship, there to give thanks to the Beneficent Pro- vidence from whom comes all our good; and I do further recommend in as much as this year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington the Father of Our Country, whose iinmeasurable services to our liberties and our security. are blessings s perennially renewed upon us, that our people refresh their memory of his first Thanksgiving proclamation, which I append and incorporate in this present proclamati0n: By the President Of the United
 States of America.
 "A Proclamation
 Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the provi- dence of Almighty God, to- obey His will. to be grateful to His sben- efits and humbly to impl0re his and favor; and, { Whereas both houses of con- gress have by their joint commit tee requested me to recommend to the people of the United States a day of thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many sig nal favors of Almighty God. es- pecialiy by affording' them an op- portunity peaceabIy Co establish a form of government for their safe- ty- and happiness.
 "Nbw. therefore, do recon1- mend and assign Thursday the 24th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these states to the service of that Great and Glorious Being, who is tho Beneficient Author of all the good that was, that is. or that will be--- that we may then all unite in ren. dering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of tlie people ol this country previous to their be- coming nation--for the sigma and manifold naeEsiss. and tho fa: a.: vosable sntespositio1ss e< III
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04

The fire started in mid morning, Colonel F. A. Piuze, warden of the Institution, summoned fire appar- atus from Montreal and 20 lines of hose were turned on the burning Building. which is one of the old est in the penitentiary, but the flames continued to spread. Other . Buildings were not endangered, 1t was said.
 The warden's office said 'every- thing is under control.'
 Outside the walls, crowds of sightseers who had reached the scene by automobile or afoot from Montreal and villages, were kept at | distance by mounted policemen. armed with rifles, in addition to the customary revolyers.
 An official statement from the department of justice at Ottawa set the number of persons in the tailor shop at the time of the fire at IS prisoners and two guards. but was reported far greater number were transferred as a result of the flames
 The minister's office also stated fhaf one of the guards was burned and another injured and that a third guard was hurt in some tn-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04
BRIGHT SPOTS
 IN BUSINESS
BY UNITED PRESS

New York, Nov 4--Undercurrent of business reviva is becoming stronger each week and gains be- lieved, to be merely seasonal are becoming permanent Dun's Re- view said.
 Pittsburg Pittsburg 6 West Virginia railway reported Septem- ber net income of $5,S36, against a net loss of $47.72s in September. 1881.
 New York; october clothing sales were 34 per cent greater than in October, 1881, according to the International Association of Gar ment manufacturers.
 Rochester--Rochester Gas & Electric corp. reported net income for the year ended Sept 30 was $3,559,O1O, compared with $3,- 422.665 in the preceding year.
 New York--Interwoyen Stocking co. last month booked more busl- ness than in any of the last 40 months, according to J. Metler, president of the company
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04
IOIL GIANTS ARE IN BATTLE FOR
 | NEW PROPERTY
Rich Pacific Coast Co in Hands of Receiver Rockefeller and Sinclair in Fight to Get It

E Los Angeles, Nov 4.-(UP)- Two rival oil giants-the Rocke- feller' and the Sinclairs-engaged to-day in a spirited battle for con- trol of two rich Pacific coast pro- perties, now in the hands of re. ceivers.
 The battle, fought by the Stand ard Oil Go, of California. and the Consolidated Oil Co. a Sinclair af- filiate, revolved around the pur- chase of the Richfield Oil Co and its subsidiary. the Pan-American Petroleum Co, former Doheny en- terprise. For weeks the two companies have been bidding against one another to acquire con- trol of Richfield from banking creditors and bond-holders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04
MANY MARINES ARE REPORTED
 TO BE KILLED
Rebel Leader Sends the Story That so of Them Met Their Deaths in Nicaragua Fight

Mexico City, November -(UP) -- A message from Augustine Sandino, Nicaraguan rebes leader. was published today by his agent, Pedro Zapeda, in which he claimed that 300 Sandino followers on De- tober 2s had killed 80 United States marines and Nicaraguan National Guardsmen in a battle l ? miles north of Chichigalpa. They also captured considerable arms and ammunition, the message said.
 Sandino promised to give the marines and guardsmen "the bloodiest battle in Nicaraguan his. tory" between now and the na- tional elections on Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04
WOOL sxA,RKET

Boston, Nov A. (U. Ps) The
 local daily wool market report is- sued to-day by. the Boston U. s. Agricultural Department Bureau follows: '
 "scaftered offerings of e4s and finer western woo1s are available at pgices slightly lower than recent asking prices. Demand, however il very narrow, and not enough bus. iness is being transacted tQ definite ly establish a lower market espe. ciaily in view of the fact that many holder Of eubstaptial quantities q wool are refusiIg so taaise any ma
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04
MOTION MADE TO SET ASIDE VERDICT

Motion to set aside the verdict in favor of the defendant in the suit of William J. Ryan against Joseph Voketaitis was filed in the common pleas court today. The plaintiff lost the action brought to recover for injuries he suffered in riding in the defendants car when ie struck a pole on the Southmayd road.
 The jury deliberated 2S minutes before bringing in it's, verdict. Att torney William B. Hennessey filed the motion in behalf of the plain tiff. Attorney Michael V. Blansfield represented the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04
BANK CLosINGs

Chicago, Nov 4.--(UP)--Bank closings dwindled to 22 in the United States last week, compared to 70 in the corresponding period last year, Rand McNally and com pany reported today. The average amount tied up in each bank de- .clined to $174,233.
 The average tied up in each bank during the corresponding period last year was $1,266,O6S. The TO- year average since 1921 is $43S,470 for each bank.
 Milwaukee was the only metro- politan center reporting q closing. Two of the total reported were vol uiatary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04
A PROCLAMATION

Whereas, the 11th of November, 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive. sanguinary and far-reaching war in human annals; and
 Whereas, 1t is fitting that the re- curing anniversary of this day should be commemorated by exer- cises which shall recall the high purposes for which this nation en- tered the World war. the devotion and sacrifice of those who gave service to our country in its peril. and the memory of those who died to bring peace, and which likewise shall recall the nations obligation to those dead that we shall apply ourselves to measures which shall contribute to prevent repetition of such devastations of humanity; and
 Whereas. by concurrent resolu- ton of the Senate and the House of Representatives in 1926, the president was requested to issue q proclamation for the observance of Armistice Day:
 Now, therefore, I, Herbert HOOv- CT, President of the United States of America, in pursuance of the said concurrent resolution, do hereby order that the flag of the United States be displayed on all government buildings on November Il. 1892, and do invite the people
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04
NEW ASHF0R,. IS
 PREPARING FOR ] ELECTION VOTE

New Ashford. Mass, Nov 4
 -(U. F. .)-This tiny town fin the Berkshircss where 1t is so quiet that, as Josh BflIings observed. s'yoq can hear . fea- thcr drop from . BlucJay's taiI,r is preparing for its quad- rcnnial day Of national fame.
 New AshfOrd's v0ters--aIl "A of tfem-wiiI cast their bal- lots as soon as the polls open at daybreak next Tuesday, so tn. { this village, as in every presidential election since 1916, naay Dc the first in the United states to report its returns.
 hi 1928, the town gave Hoover so votcs and slaisl, 2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04
3 F0RECL 0SURES All SR0RT CALENDAR
S38,511 Involved
 Iii Actions Before
 Two Local Courts
Seven Judgments in Common Pleas and Two in Superior = Judge Brown Presides Here for Last Time This Term

lvone. $7.147. law day. May 15 Prudential Insurance Co against Colonial Realty co, $3.049, law
 day, Feb 6; Prudential Insurance co against Colonial Realty Co, $3,090.32, law day, Feb 14; Fred
 erick c. Bauby against Edward R,
 Holley, $3,4sS,25.
 Tn superior court before Judge
 Allyn l.. Brown, who presided here for the last time this term. the following judgments were entered: Waterbury Building and Loan as- sociation, Inc. against Angelo Sci- onti. $G,926.83. law day, second Monday in January, 1933: Louis
 Berchardt against w. J. sHout, ad- ministrator, $1,0S0. law day, first Monday in December.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04

Nine forclosure judgments to- taIing tss.511.1s were granted at the short calendar session fo the common pleas and superior courts here today. Seven of the judg- 1nenfs, tota1ing s30,504 were en- tered in the common pleas court and the other two in superior court.
 Judgments were entered in the common pleas court before Judge Edward J. Finn, as follows: Ralph c. Coppeto agarnst Susie Lacond- rata, $632.52, law day, April Is; Naugatuck Savings Bank against General Finance & Realty Co, $9,- s67.1O, law day, Feb 1; Prudential Insurance Co against Antonio Sea-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04
claicago Wheat

Chicago, Nov 4--( (U. F. Wheat prices were higher on the Chicago board of trade to-day, regaining approximately 2 cents of recent losses.
 A rush of buying by eastern pro- .fessionals, followed by purchases to cover short sales outweighed the light offerings and sent the price level bulging.
 Wheat futures closed with a net gain of 3-S to 1-2 cents pushed for the days trading. Other grain futures also were higher, corn advancing 5-8 to 7-S cents a bishel. oats 3-S to 5-S and rye 7-8.
 Closing wheat prices: December 43 5-S. up I 1-2: May 4S 1-2, up I 3-s and July 4s 3-4, up 1 3-S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04

providence, which We experienced in the course and conclusion of the late warrior the great degree of tranquility, union and Y plenty which we have since enjoyed---for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of sgov- efnment for ouf. safety and hap piness, and particularly the na- ti0nal one now lately instituted-
 for. the civil and religions liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful kn0wledge: and in general for all the great and various favors which He hath been pleased to confer upon us.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04
SHAW IS COMING.

London, Nov -UP)-George Bernard Shaw. who has resolutely summed visit to the United States, was expected today to abandon his resolution and visit that country within few months Tt was learned reliably that the famous playwright is planning a sea cruise in December. Although his destination has not been fixed. 1t was suggested it might be Cali afnrria
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04
GENE TU NNEY LOST RIGHT TO VOTE AT
 TUESDAY ELECTION

Bridgeport Conn, Nov 4UP,Gene Tunncy former heavy
 
 pa being made voter within the required Superior F. McEcvoy ruled today JudRc a mandamus action brought Tnn- declaring such action may statutory against public policy do
 The decision points constitution and public making voters and nasnuch with provisions to east Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04
GEORGE ERWIN TAKEN
 ILL THIS MORNING

George Erwin. 29, of 59 Walnut street was taken to St Mary's hos pital to-day in the police aWbul- ance. His condition this after noon was regarded as somewhat improved Erwin was taken seri- ousIy i'll this morning and was hur- sried to the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04
MORE CONTRIBUTIONS M
 ErOR frETEr4 NgVTTr E

Y Three contributions to the free school milk fund were received to- day. One was for $10 from the teachers of Mary Abbott school, another was for $1 from stephen Gyuricslxo while the third was for $2 from Max Kastle. TDday,s to- tai in; the fund is $516.53.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-04
ProcIaims Arm istice Day
 And Thanksgiving

President Hoover in official proclamation has called upon the people of the nation to observe November II as Armistice Day and has designated November "A as Thanksgiving Day.
 The Armistice Day proclamation follows:
 ARMISTICE DAY-1032 By the President of the United
 States of America
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-17
MUCH OF INTEREST
IN DESERT CAVES
Railroad Engineers Find
Bronze Age Relics.

British engineers who are survey
ing the unknown Transjordania-Syr-
ian desert route for a railway from
Haifa to Bagdad, have just made
some important. and most fascinat-
ing discoveries.
To the south of Amman great
caves, containing prehistoric relics,
also Bronze age figures, pots and
skulls have been found. The walls
Of the caves are covered with primi-
tive inscriptions and drawings SINH
lar to those of old Assyrian times.
The engineers report that the
region is visited by fearful recur-
ring midnight winds which tear up
their tents, beds, tables, equipment,
and instruments, and carry them
long distances. Sudden transforms
frequently convert the desert into
sea, they say.
At Hath, nearly half way be-
tween Damascus and Bagdad, 1t
has been planned to build large
bridge over the river Euphrates.
Here is the site of the ancient Jew
ish Babylonian towns of Pumba-
dita, where the Talmud was first
complied at Mahtabe. Beyond Hath
the railways halfway station will
be constructed. Numerous ruins
have been found in this district, the
period of which are not yet deter
mined; also wells and cisterns of
various early dates.
Some Is miles from Hath, to the
eastward, magnificent ruins have
been found of the ancient Baby
lonian town of Almagrube. Several
walls, six meters in height. meter
thick, and eight meters long, also
some shorter walls and other build
ings have been discovered in the vi
cinity of Almagrube.
A number of the wells and cisterns
which have been found are still used
by Bedouins who, while they do not
remove the stones from the walls
dig among the ruins for numerous
relics, which they take to Bagdad
for sale.
The Bedouins of these regions are
fair, tall and attractive, blue-eyed
showing Crusader blood, while their
features have not the slightest re
semblancc to the Semitics. They are
4despised by the other Bedouins, al
though they are more capable and
more rich than the others. Their
dialect is different and their family
life is more free than the other no.
mad Bedouin tribes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-17
Ideal Dwelling Place
for the "Simple LITER"

The loneliest village in England
boasts six names-Wiston, Missing
ton, Wilson, Wisseen, Wiseton and
Whiston-and one motorcycle, one
wireless set, one inn and one dart
board.
This village, surrounded by corn
fields and towering trees, has hard
ly changed since the old cottages
were built hundreds of years ago.
The village was in existence in 1906.
It has no electric light, gas or
water supply, shop, telephone OF
meeting hall. There is not even
village green. It shares a policeman
with three neighboring villages.
Many of the inhabitants have
never been more than ten miles
from home, and the majority Of the
old farmers and laborers have new.
er been inside cinema or theater
some have never ridden in train
or heard wireless broadcast.
The villagers work from sunrise
till sunset, and take their relaxa-
tion in the taproom of old Fox inn,
where the youngsters get excited
over a needle game" of darts. ~
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-17

during the World war.
1t is not likely the Republican con-
vention will last more than five days,
and nominations probably will be
made on Friday night. The platform
will be submitted on Thursday and
there may be a day of open debate on
prohibition and some other contro-
versial questions.
Democratic managers also are now
hopeful that their convention will be
short, for they naturally wish it to have
an appearance of harmony that would
be ruined by deadlock. Franklin D.
Roosevelt probably will start in with
more than majority both of dele
gates and Of states. At this writing
he has 419 pledged votes from %
states and territories. His camp
claims he will have on the first bal
lot 66S delegates to 4S6 for all others.
And he believes a few ballots will
bring over enough votes to give him
the TO required for nomination un-
der the two-thirds rule. OF course
there win be recurrence Of the at
tempts to abrogate that ancient rule.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-17

IeeQ ana mouse them.
Senator J. Hamilton Lewis Of ILL.,
nois. in a Memorial day address at
the Washington Soldiers home, de-
clared that by adopting course based
on threat and coercion these vet
Grams were causing their fellow
countrymen in this time Of national
distress to wonder whether their sol
diers served for patriotism or merely
for pay.
81 warn you as your fellow soldier
and friend" Senator Lewis continued,
shat you risk the defeat Of the relief
measures you now have right to
hope for. by placing yourselves where
the charge can be made that you have
come here to terrorize the public
servants and force their surrender
through weakness or cowardice."
TAPAN'S new coalition government
y under the premiership Of Admiral
viscount Makoto Saito is naturally
finding its chief problems in China,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-17
Long Railway Rails

The longest railway rails in the
world are to be laid in England soon.
They measure 80 feet in length, COM
pared with the usual length of 80, 45
and so feet. 1t is hoped that the long
er rails will provide smoother run
ming, less noise and wear. 1t. is esti-
mated that on a train travelling 40
miles an hour on 30-foot rails. each
wheel jolts III times a minute, due
to the joints. On the new rails this
number will be reduced to 30 a
minute.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-17

will have chance to make good their
claim Of controlling the reichstag.
The aged president selected for tenn
porary chancellor Lieut.. Col. Franz
Won Papen. man of whom the United
States has heard little since 1915. At
that time he was military attache of
the German embassy in Washington
and became involved with Karl Boy
Ed, naval attache. in plots that vio-
lated neutrality. Both of them were
dismissed by the American government
for improper activities" Returning
to Germany. Won Papen became gen.
eral staff officer He is a Catholic
Centrist, as is Bruening, and is editor
and principal owner of the Catholic
organ Germania.
Won Papen's government, largely
rlghtist, is called "feudal" cabinet by
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-17
Civilization Built ON Coal

Today's civilization requires more
work than human labor can perform.
The dominant source of brain replac-
ing energy is, coal. We are today u.s.
ing 20 times as much coal per capita
as we did in 1850. Coal is the most
important source of energy in our
modern industrial civilization and has
made our national life into a compli-
Gated network of interdependent
groups with duties to each other.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-17
Angling Pro and Con

Izaak Walton said: 1--WE may say
of angling as Doctor Boteler said of
strawberries: Doubtless God could
have made better berry, but doubt
less God never did; and SO, Qf
might be judge) God never did make a
more calm, quiet, innocent recreation
than angling. But Doctor Johnson, a
much more erudite man, defined fish
ing rod as ga stick with hook at one
end and a fool at the other"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-17
News Review of Current
Events the World Over
Senate Passes Its Revenue Bill Rejecting Sales Tax After
Hearing President Hoover-Von Papen
Becomes German Chancellor.
By EDWARD W. PICKARD

the Berlin press because 1t Is dominat-
ed by members of the old German
nobility. The new chancellor is ex-
pected to be a stern ruler for he has
often demanded a national Dictator
ship freed of parliamentary trim
mings." He is known to favor q
Franco-German union against Russia.
n e. HUFF, head of the Farmers Ma
NJ tirnal Grain corporation, recent
ly filed charges against the Chicago
Board of Trade because it denied men,,
bership to the corporation. In COM
munication to the Department of Agrl-
culture Huff alleged the board was
violating the grain futures law. Sec
rotary Hyde took up the matter and
announced that the grain futures COM
mission would investigate the COM
plant. the hearings to begin in Wash
ington on June g. The commission is
composed of Secretary Hyde. Attorney
General William d. Mitchell and Sec
rotary Of Commerce Robert P. La
mont.
XXZRITING of the Republican ma
w tional platform was intrusted by
President Hoover TO James r. Garfield
nf Ohio SON nf prpSidnnf Garfinld and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-17

agree with their pro-
gram to save the coun-
try from further finan-
cial collapse and to
provide work for the
unemployed. This was
really a considerable
triumph for Hitler's
Nazis but they de-
cided to permit a stop
gap government to
function until autumn.
when it is expected
there will be a general
nlaofiop in xaybioh fhoy