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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
BELL TELEPHONE
 SYSTEM MAKES
 GREAT INCREASE

New York, March 3.-(UP)- Bell telephone system increased its assets from sb.000.l9b,90l at the end of 1880 to sb.024.33b.66i on December 3i 1881. the American Telephone q Telegraph company. holding company, reported today. The amount is equal to nearly aiI the money in circulation in the United states. it makes the e0r' peration. by far the largest tn the world.
 Tn announcing this increase to. day, American Telephone and psmpniss es'ssins" report Snfsr' for 'iesI is had total ssrnines .oi tssI.sSs.oty, of American Telephone at the end Of 1881 were es.ael, ,sis.s47. asalnsi ss,ies,esg,ipf at the end Of 1880, Stockholders Of the company ross Increase of 5i.ses over ihs bsf.spa reported as tho end cf tepe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
POST OFFICE
 MARBLE BID
 AWARDED
The Thomas F. Jackson Company Has Been Given the Contract-lt Involves About S70,OOO -T. F. Jackson Co Has Done Several Big Jobs in City
 NOTABLY CITY
 HALL CONTRACT

The Thomas F. Jackson company of this city, dealers in marble and granite. has been awarded the con tract for the marble to be used in the construction of Waterbury s new postofiice, it was learned today. The contract was signed With Murch Brothers of St Louis, Mo. by Charles B. Jackson of the Jack son concern few days ago but 1t was not until today that word was received from St Louis that the arr ranKements between the local firm and Murch Brothers were satis- factory.
 The contract involves about $7o,- 00C. The Jackson company was m
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
MOTHER AND TWO CHILDREN MEET
 THEIR DEATHS
Father Drove Car Into River But Saved Himself He Is Now Under Ar- rest

CSleveland, March B. CUP)- Police and firemen to-day recov. cred the bodies of Mrs Ethel Pegs 37, and her two children drowned last night when their car plunged past a dead-end street and pitched into the Cuyanoga river. The chil- dren were Curtis, 10, and Maxine 8. The husband and father, Leon- ard Pegg, 32. who saved himself, was under police guard in hos pital.
 Pegg, suffering shock, said he accidentally stepped on the accer- orator instead of the brake, cata- putting the car into the river. He broke a window in the submerged sedan and escaped after vainly trying to save Curtis, Pegg said Detectives Charles Ralph and George Feiss said Pegg and his wife had separated three times in the last three years and that twice he had attempted suicide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
Lindbergh Gave His
 Permission. To Have
 The Letter Opened
Multitude Of Clues Dwindled Down To
 Three Of Interest

Hopewell, N. J., March 3-(UP) Capture of kidnapers who stole the Lindbergh baby from his crib in @ second floor nursery was be- heved to-day to hinge on a three section, white pine ladder, a $5O,- 900 ransom note, and shoeless foot prints in the mud outside the home.
 A multitude of clues have been reported, Many have been run down.l Others, barring immediate safe return of the child, will be in- yestigated. Most of them will be shown to be false.
 Each section of the three section ladder Is seven feet long. The sec- tions are made so each will tele- scope into the other. each section being slightly wider at the bottom than at the top.
 Pencilled markings on the ladder were carefully examined in the hope that they might reveal the lumber yard from which the tim Der was obtained. The markings consisted of classification label. "LP class D." and faint initials, probably those of some inspector.
 The middle and top sections of the ladder were made with care. The steps are mortised into the uprights so their tops are flush with the side pieces. Four new eight-penny wire nails were used to fasten each step to the uprights. Newly made saw marks are dis tinguishable on the raw ends of the lumber.
 The bottom section Is believed to have been made after the kid- napers first made one trip to the Lindbergh home and discovered that two sections would not reach. This conclusion was reached when 1t was discovered that the steps are nailed on the uprights, with out being inset into the beams. The entire construction of the bot tom section indicates 1t was hur- riedly and roughly put together. when the two top sections would not reach to the second floor. bed- room.
 One of the most promising clues appeared to be postcard mailed at Newark, addressed to "Chas. Linberg. Princeton, N. J." On the back was scrawled: Baby safe. ln-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
$45,OOO ASKED IN FIVE SUITS
 FOR DAMAGES
Trial Started To-day Cause for Suits Was Fatal Crash at Derby May 30 in Which Three Met Death

Trial of five civil actions in which damages of $45.oo0 are asked resulting from the fatal auto trolley crash in Derby last Decoration day in which three local people were killed, was start cd in superior court before Judge Frederick M. Peasley and a jury in superior court today. Arnoio Spartone, driver of the car m the time, his sister. Rose Spartone. which all plaintiffs were riding q. and Mrs Carmella Cerullo were the three killed in the crash. :.
 The suits are brough by Frank spardone, brother of Arnold. ask ing Sl0,0o0 damages; Antoinette Christine, administratrix of the es- tate of Rose Spartone. asking $lo.- O00: Mrs Columbo Spartone'
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
INSIDE JOB SAID GRANDMOTHER OF
 LINDBERCH BABY
Mrs Dwight Morrow and Many Others Believe That-Kidnapers Seem- ed to Be Familiar With Everything
BY JACK CUDDY

SAAAeNA ACoo NSt<tn
 Hopewell. N. J., March 3.-(UP) An inside job"-that is, one engineered by persons with close knowledge of family habits and customs-was credited by many to-day. including Mrs Dwight Nor row, grandmother of Kidnapped Charles A. Lindbetgh. Jr, with re- sponsibility for the child's seizure.
 It developed that the Lindberghs have been only week-ending re- gently at their Sourland Mountain estate, and that they were at the place Tuesday contrary to custom. This. 1t was felt must have been known to the persons who did the Kidnapping.
 How could they have known the Lindberghs were staying at their place on Tuesday night when
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
Famed Collection
 of Lord Curzen Is Coming Over

Lenog, Mass. March 2 - tuP) - The famed Lerd Cursor art col. lection, valued af fi,OOO,oun pounds, will De shipped to thIs country from England 10 be quo. toned at the American Art uais Ieries in New York.
 This was announced here yes. terday by CoFtlandt Field Bishop, head of the galleries. who recently disclosed that the valuable Sir Thomas Bennett collection was ens route Co the United states for aue' ton,
 "iSlns ueorGe won't knight ne for fIlia," Bishop said, lfi snnounr' inR that the Gufxof collection Nn1 ie bs sold ln America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
|AL CAPONE HAS SENT REGRETS
 TO LINDBERCH
From His Prison Cell the
 Famous Gambler Ex. |. presses Sorrow for the
 Kidnapping

Chicago. March 3,-(UP)-Ai capone from his jail cell to-day offered his sympathy to Col and Mrs Charles o. Lindbergh, and of- fered e reward in the kidna ping Of their infant son,
 The noted public enemy offered et0,000 for "tnformatien leading to the recovery of the child m. harmed, i.. and apprehension Of the capons ss,a. fissssssSs hsss son '""n ss my own and know how Mrs capena and ! would feel if hs were Kid. naped. [ am poweFiess behind the bars. but if ! were free 1 could be Of real Assistance through friends ail pyef the country whom ! could enlist in runnine fhis thing down"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
ANOTHER FATHER
 AWAITS WORD

Niles, O., March s--fUP)-- James Dejute, wealthy Niles eon' tractor, anxieusly awaited | raD' sam message to-day from the abs dnetors of his i2'year old son, James, Jr.
 The boy was seissd by two men sl hours earlier and whlsked away in Q small tan coupe,
 peinie vas convinced that Inc kidnapffa would communicate Nlth hIm in some manner to-day Ifs was certain they wouid as' nland q FAnsefs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
ASTROLOCER IS
 PREDICTING THE
 RETURN OF BABY
Professor Meyer Predicted Birth of the Baby and the Death of His Grand. father

Hoboken. N. J., March = (UP) - Professor Gustave Meyer, astrologist. who predicted the birth of Charles Augustus Lind bergh, Jr., and the death, of his grandfather, United States Senator Dwight W. Morrow, has sent the following telegram to Colonel and Mrs Charles A. Lindbergh.
 Have hope. Your child will be returned to you alive and well be- fore the goth inst. but particularly on either the 4th, 5th, 9th, 14th. 18th inst.
 Trusting that the stars in their courses will be with you,
 Yours astrologically,
 Professor Gustave Meyer. American scientific astrologist, Hoboken. New Jersey"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
CONDEMNED MAN MUST PICK OWN
 WAY FOR DEATH
He Will Die By the Rope or
 Firing Squad - Pound
 Guilty of Killing Three People s

Farmington. Utah, March B. (UP)-Delbert Green must choose for the second time since he killed three persons two years ago, the instrument Of his own death,
 Green, who again was convicted of first degree murder at his res trial late last night. must decide whether ,h. mo prsss ss.s ns rns ns ns rns s.l sanss hi, wife, Gladys, yg,,... had i. sea s M so ,s. h,s hsm. no 1 s,s nsss n.1s isowsa ss" nsr hs killed ell three the night ef February (. 1880.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
Historic Event Has Been Chronicled To
 Town Of Hopewell
Was the Headquarters of of General George
 Washington and the Home of a Signer of Declaration of Inde.
 pendence-House Still
 Stands Where Washing
 ton Made His War Plans

Hopewell, N. J.. March 3.-UP) little country town, center of world wide interest in a hunt for kidnapers who stole the Lindbergh baby, once was headquarters for General George Washington, and home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
 Stirring episodes in this nations Revolutionary War for freedom were enacted on the very ground over which one of the most sensa- tional crimes in American history was planned and executed.
 When Washington in the autumn of 1776. was no longer able to hold the lower Hudson, he retreated
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
PARENTS OF THE
 LOST BABY KEEP
 THEIR COURAGE
Mrs Lindbergh Goes About Household Duties, But With Fearful Eyes The C0lonel's Eyes Are Bloodshot and Both Show Strain
BY PAUL COMLEY FRENCH United Press Stan Corrcspondenf

Hopewell, N. J.. March 8 --(U. Po-Anne Morrow Llndbergh, re- membering the flyers motto - keep cool head in emergencies --has remained calm during the search for the blue-eyed, curly headed youngsteh
 Mrs Lindbergh's fearful eyes be- trayed the strain under which she carried on, but she retained her composure. She thought first of the babys health. Charles Augustus. Jr., was suffering from cold when when Kidnapped.
 She also made known the baby's diet, hoping its publication might catch the attention of the kid napers and that they would give the child the proper food.
 Mrs Lindbergh is expecting an- other child in May.
 Yesterday she went about her household tasks as usual-''to keep busy" even though the work was only perfunctory. It served to keep her mind occupied on something beside the baNy for a few mo- ments.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
NINE MEN ARE
 UNDER ARREST

New London, Conn, March s-- fUP)-Nins men were under ar.: rest here teddy after q coast snard patrol overhanIsd the pow sfbeat Pueblos Of Newport, D. ', iIquor Tbs capture was made aft, CT . short chase and Milton Mee!y, the master, aD1 members Of ths crew were hejd feF the .. $. eenls missioner, The bent aBd cargo were turned ever e customs shI' aials heFs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
LATE NEWS BULLETINS
ED MORRIS DEAD

Century, Fla, March g. (UP)-Ed Big Ed" Morris, Boston Red Sox pitcher, died today from knife wounds re. ceived in an altercation at a fish fry given in his honor at Brewton, Ala, Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
GIRL IS DEAD

Mt Clemens. Mich, March 2 -lUp)--Hsttls Fletcher, i7, died here to-day from the ef.
 fleets Of . severe beating ad' lainistered by her parents last week iA efforts ''to cure her Of St vilns danee." The parents gre serving sentences.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
YES TO NOE

Mt Clemens, Mich, March 2(UP)-Yoters said "yes'' to Noe when they nominat- ed Alton H. Noe, incumbent for justice of the peace here. At the same time they upheld Wilbur F. Held for a similar office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
DARROW ENTERS

Honolulu, T. H., March g. (UP)-Clarence Darr0w, fa- nous Chicago criminal attor- ney, joined defense counsel in the Honolulu ''h0nor slaying'' case today when application for 8 continuance of the trial to April II was filed in circuit court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
DIED CALMLY

Carthage, Mo, March B. (UP)-Lew Worden. S4, con. fessed attacker of q high school girl, walked calmly, but without bravado, to death on the galIows here today. The trap was sprung, while more than 100 persons looked on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
CHINESE DRIVEN BACK AND LAPS
 SAY ITS OVER
Claim They Have Acconl- plished Their Objectives But Chinese Say the Japanese Are s till Fighting Chinese May Quit Tonight
By H. R. EKINS

(Copyright 1882 by United Prcss)
 Shanghai, March 3.-(UP)- Fighting was in progress tonight at Nanziang and Liuho, the Chinese announced in an official com munique.
 The announcement ended hopes of immediate peace in the Shang- hai sector, although the Japanese stated earlier that all military op- erations had been ordered to cease.
 Nanziang is 20 miles west of Shanghai, on the railway to Nank- ing. Liuho is northwest of the city, on the Yangtse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
ka.AiTIR aAT.E

IIaIIfak, March a-IUF)-NOVa 2 % sS.miis is' sals sad sii Mi' shipping ss Is {. running to the iiAv Of Fundy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
CHINESE REFUSE TERMS

Geneva, March 3.-(UP)--The Japanese terms for an armistice in Shanghai are absolutely inaccept- able to the Chinese. w. W. Yen, Chinese delegate to the league. an nounced at an extraordinary ses- sion of the assembly today, Acceptance of the terms would be "tantamount to surrender" Yen said. .ftt,
 we feel the only alternative ii (Continued on Page 4.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
GORILLA MAY DIE

Washington, March g. (UP)-N'Gi, the ailing goril. la, suffered a relapse to-day, The improvement shown by the prized animal after treat ment in a special oxygen chamber has not been main tained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
Description of House Where Baby Lindbergh Was Concealed Was Contained in the Letter -Supt Crowley Re- fused to Divulge Exact Contents
LETTER LOOKS GOOD HE SAID

Boston, March 3--(UP)- A description of a house where, it was stated, "the Lindbergh baby will be found," was contained in a mysterious airmail letter ad- dressed to Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and posted by . woman here to-day, according to police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
A POSSIBLE CLUE

''It looks like a very good clue to me-" said Police Super intendent Michael H. Crowley, after he had opened the letter with the permission of Colonel Lindbergh, obtained by wire.
 Superintendent Crowley de- clined to divulge the exact contents of the missive, mailed at the south end postal station this morning by . wo- man about 60 years old who spoke with a German accent. He said he did not think 1t would be fair to do so.
 BABY'S HIDE,OUT
 But after a short confer. ence with postal inspectors and fellow police officials, Crowley said:
 ''The letter looks very good. It describes a house where if
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, March 3--(UP)-. The treasury net balance March was s37i,392,2t7.23.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-03

Last Minute News Flashes
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-06
BRIDGE PARTY
HONORS BRIDE

Trailing sprays of Mexican rose
were used in the attractive decor
ations and formed the color motif
for the delightful bridge party Civ
en- last night in compliment to Mrs.
Ray Forshey, the former Cecil
Thatcher.
The affair was given at Che home
of MIS-. Joe Thompson, 875 Euclid
avenue. with Mrs. Thompson, Miss
Romaine Richmond, and Mrs. Rich
ard Haas of Calexico as hostesses.
Mrs. Forshey was surprised with
the gift of a lovely lamp from her
friends. Following presentation of
this gift, a bridge game was en-
joyed, Mrs. Edwin Miner winning
high score prize and Miss Mar
garet Lanier, second.
Refreshments which carried out
a pink and green color scheme were
served at the end of the evening
TO the following guests Mesdames
Ray Forshey, Gene Forshey, Ed
win Miner, Ralph Egge, Willis
Carey, Bert Fawcett, L. T. Acker,
Miss Dorothy Speare and Miss Mar
garet Lanier.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-06
CLOTHES CLOSET
GROUP REPORTS
WORK OF SUMMER

Work of those sponsoring the
Children's Clothes closet, an insti-
tuition whose aim is to supply need
ed clothing for school children, is
reported for the months of June,
July, August and September.
Prior to the closing of school,
groups of citizens assisted in sup
plying graduation clothes to boys
and girls. Twenty-Five children in
Ell Centre and outlying districts
were given clothing for the sum-
mer and for school this fall.
With a fund of SIS donated
monthly by a mems organization,
three tubercular girls were given
milk all summer and other relief
work was done. Clothing and bed
ding were given tubercular girls
and hospital visits were made.
With the cooperation of a corps
of workers, grapes were gathered
for raisins for winter use, and to-
matoes as we'll as other vegetables
secured for cannir$ Other vege-
tables were dried and put away for
soup during the winter. Twenty
four American families, II Negro
families and Is Mexican families
were given vegetables in this way.
Before the opening of school
nine children from tbs years of
age were given clothing and shoes
for school. Since school opened,
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-06
8 ct 10 HOLDS
INSTALLATION OF
NEW OFFICERS

Installation of new officers fol-
La Boutique Salon No. I'll of the s
ct 40 took place last night at the
home of Mrs. John Kuhn, the meet
ing being held in the charming pa
ito of the Kuhn country home.
Mrs. Laura Tnaanum, past petite
chapeau, acted as installing Off
Ger, and those installed were: Mar
garet Koehler, la petite chapeau;
Hazel Shelley, la demi chapeau;
Julia Riley, second demi chapeau;
Bernice JobeS, la Surintendante;
Fannie Kuhn, la concierge; Laura
Thaanum, rarchiviste; Lydia My
ers, lammonier; Sophronia Grit
fin, la secretaire ct cassiere; Irene
Wilkinson of Calipatria, May Jul
venal of Braw;ey, Genevieve Ken
yon of Ell Centre and Pauline Rey-
nolds of Holtville, petite purvoir.
After the officers were installed
plans were discussed for the Arm
istice day celebration to be held at
the county fair grounds in Imper-
ial, with particular emphasis on the
booth to be sponsored by the 8 ct
40.
Tentative plans for drill team
to be used in the initiation of new
members to the American Legion
Auxiliary we're formulated and de-
cision was made that absent men,
bers would be fined unless able to
present bona fide excuses.
The meeting ended with the SER
wing of refreshments by the FL Cen
tro members.
Those present were Mesdames
Fannie Kuhn, Laura Thaanum,
Edith Cameron, Hazel Shelly, Gen
evieve Kenyon and Miss Winnie
Barry of Ell Centre: Mesdames
Grace Ware, Lydia Myers, Irene
Wilkinson and Miss Julia Riley OF
Calipatria; Mesdames Margaret
Koehler, Sophronia Griffin and
Lois Stanley of Brawley, and Mrs.
Pauline Reynolds and Mrs. Flor
ence Richards of Holtville.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-06

! stool being upholstered for DEM
onstration of the principals in
volved. The making of slip covers
/ for upholstered furniture will be
] studied also.
One of the important projects
| in the food line will be that of
training the appetite of the pre-
school child so that he may de-
velop a liking for foods which are
valuable from the health stand
point.
More enthusiasm than ever be-
fore was evinced in the plans for
home department work and re-
quests were received for the for
nation CT new centerS.
Centers Selft Dependent
Miss Glenn states that this year
there will be no countrywide pro-
gram, but that rather each county
center will arrange its two month
" meetings to suit its own needs.
Miss Glenn plans to arrange her
time so that she can give attention
to extra or special meetings as
needed by each center. In this
way it is felt that the home de-
partment program will better suit
the needs of each community.
First meeting scheduled for the
year is that for Observation-Disclosures
to be held on Thursday, October
Il. at the home of Mrs. H. E.
Jones when the project of school
luncheons will be discussed.
Spruce Westmorland center will
meet on Wednesday and McCabe-
Eucalyptus on Thursday of next
week. Both meetings will be con-
cerned with the making and re-
modelling of hats and clothing.
Following the county chairmens
meeting, a delicious luncheon was
served in the park to the $50 home
members present.
In the afternoon Mrs. Mabel D.
Ahart. state chairman for the farm
home department, spoke on farm
bureau home department state
projects. She urged that valley
women become interested in the
state projects. particularly in the
live at home" or know your
foods and supervised school lunch
room projects. She also gave a
talk on the Chicago convention OF
the national farm home depart
ment which offered interesting
new ideas to the valley women.
In reporting on the swallow the
milk campaign the wom-
en- spoke in appreciation of the
fine cooperation shown them by
valley newspapers and merchants.
Miss Fleda Smith, assistant state
leader of home demonstration
agents, was present for the meet
ing.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-06

Dried apricot prices at Helmet,
Riverside county, advanced two
cents a pound in two weeks.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1932-10-06
Churches
Schools
RECIPES FOR HOUSEWIFE WILL
AID HER AND DAIRY INDUSTRY

ture thickens. Add soaked gelatin
and salmon. separated into flakes.
Turn into wet mold, chill and re-
move to bed of crisp lettuce leaves.
Serve with mayonnaise or jellied
cucumber relish.
Italian Egg Salad
hard boiled eggs
cup cooked spinach
3 ounces cream cheese
Lettuce
y teaspoon salt
Is teaspoon pepper
4 cup French dressing
p cup mayonnaiSe
Chop egg and spinach very fine,
separately. Mix, adding cheese,
salt. pepper and sufficient French
dressing for a consistency to shape
with the hands. Chill. Form into
balls, place on a bed of lettuce.
Pour any remaining French dress
ing over them. garnish with may
onnaise. This amount serves to
6.
Salad Dressing
l cup milk
2 eggs
/ teaspoon mustard
tablespoon cornstarch
Few grains salt
Mix cornstarch with a little cold
milk and add to boiling milk. When
thickened, add slightly beaten
eggs and cook in top of double
boiler When thickened, cool and
add the juice of lemon and l
pint cream whipped Mix dress
ing, fruit, nuts, and marshmsl-
lows, and let stand "a hours in a
cold place.