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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-11
CHARLES J. ALLEN ON VOLT STANDARD
Pressure Being Increased By Slow Process for
 Some Time Past
THE PLAN GENERAL

In answer to question in which many are interested Charles J. Allen, superintendent of the Con- necticut Light and Power company made the following statement:
 During the past few years, the distribution system has been par tially reconstructed and rearranged and, generally, capacity has been added, so that today the company, in the actual delivery of its serv- ice, can maintain the voltage or pressure at slightly higher and more constant level. This recon struction and encouragement has been carried on steadily from year to year, generally without the pulp lie having any knowledge of it, ex- cept as it has been necessary from time to time to arrange for short interruptions to service. Today, the general situation is such that, while our standard for lamp-socket voltage has been 115 volts, we are actually maintaining a voltage in many places slightly higher than this. In some cases the voltage is IF Or 118 and, in those cases, mo- ticeable improvement in the per- formance of the many household appliances has been observed. "The voltage of an electrical sup ply corresponds exactly with the pressure of water supply, slight increase in the voltage-the same as an increase in the pressure generally proves more satisfactory to those who use the service. It is usually conceded that such mo- tor-operated appliances, as refrig- orators, washing machines vacuum cleaners, fans, etc, give better per- formance at the slightly higher voltage. This improved perform ance is even more noticeable in the heating class of appliances, such as electric ranges, coasters, perco- lators, irons, and the many other heating devices now being used.
 "The recent trend throughout the country has been definitely toward the 120-voit standard. The lamp manufacturers report that. during the past years, the gain in the 120-volt lamps being sold has been 1O%, with corresponding loss in the no and 115-volt classes. At present, approximately 40% of all lamps sold are those rated at 120- volts. With the new 120-volt SldnQdrQ OL service, IL IS TeCOIH- mended that, in the future-as re- placements are necessary-only lamps rated at 120-volts be pur- chased.
 "At the present time the voltage in Waterbury is 118 volts having been raised from 115 vets. Grad ually, it will be raised to 120 volts which will then be the standard voltage"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-11
"Y" NOTES

Sidney S. Cassel will give his talk on "Lincoln the Lawyer" at the North End Y. M. c. A. forum Thursday, February IS, at 8 o. clock, instead of tonight as or- iginaily planned. He will be intro duced to his North Branch au- dience by Attorney John A. Mem primo q member of the committe of management of the North End Y. M. c. A.
 Seventy-five older boys and young men heard an able address at the Brooklyn Branch :. M. C.. A. last night by Joseph A. Wedzunas on the topic Crime" Wedzunas de- fined crime as 1t is distinguished from other forms of wrong do- ings. He listed various classifica- tions of crime and told of some of its commoner forms. He gave a de- tailed explanation of homicides, giving examples Next Monday night at o'clock Kenneth Kings ton will discuss at the Brooklyn Branch Y. M. c. A. forum the topic "Is States Rights out of Date?" These weekly forums are open to all male residents of the Brooklyn section and are held un- der the general supervision of a special committee headed by Jo- seph A. Wedzunas.
 The regular meeting of the Gren- adler Young Mems Club was held Tuesday evening at the Y. M. c. A. Victor Meleski, acting secretary of the entertainment committe gave q report on the Grenadier-Utopian Social which was held last Sat- urday evening in the west lobby of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-11
BY RAYMON CHAPTER

(COpyfIBnC, lU0z, ny OnIteu ffeSS)
 Washington, Feb 11.-(UP)-In the judgment of the richest United States senator, one of the wealthiest men in America, government bonds are the best investment for the average person tempted to hoard money.
 This advice was given to-day by Senator James CouZens, repn, Mich, in an interview with the United Press, discussing President Hoover's nationwide anti-hoarding campaign designed to bring $1,- 300, 100000 out of hiding.
 A hard-headed business man of long experience, Couzens sees much bigger problems involved than those thus far suggested in the anti-hoarding campaign.
 He believes the hoarder is fool ish to let his money remain idle when he can draw interest with entire saefty in governemnt bonds. He believes the revival of confi- dence should start with the bankers.
 And the little hoarder. moved by fear, needs assurance that his Job is safe before he can regain con- fidence, Couzens believes.
 "If anybody is inspired by this anti-hoarding campaign and feels inclined to respond, would sug- gest that he buy federal govern ment bonds," Senator Couzens said. ''That is the only thing I would be willing to recommend to anybody at this time. It is a safe and sound way to get money into circu- lation."
 He does not wish this to be con- strued as blanket disapproval or other securities. :.
 An early associate of Henry Fora in the automobile business, later q Detroit banker and business man, a rich man who refuses to accept the traditional view of rich men, Couzens sees many sides to the hoarding problem.
 s"The anti-hoarding campaign is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-11

juries received in an auto colli- sion, in superior court two weeks ago.
 Attorney John F. McDonough sought to have the verdicts set aside on the grounds that they were against the weight of evi- dence and also because of conflict ing testimony in the cases. Judge Peasley denied the motion with out hearing argument of Attorney Clayton l.. Klein, appearing for the plaintiffs.
 The plaintiffs were injured when the car in which they were riding, figured in a collision with one of the milk companys trucks on TIomaston avenue in 1929.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-11
JUDGE SUPPORTS S6,OOO JURY VERDICTS
ASH WEDNESDAY IN THE CHURCHES
Lenten Service Attracted Large Crowds at Places
 of Worship
MEETINGS TONIGHT

The Catholic churches were crowded last night at the service which marked the opening of the Lenten season. Service was also held at the Episcopal and Lutheran churches. This evening at the First Congregational church, Rev James Gilkey will address mem bers of the First and Second churches, the First Baptist and the First Methodist churches.
 The dangerous condition of the sidewalks did not defer people from turning out in large numbers In fact 1t was said that the attend ance at the churches last night was larger than ever before on Ash Wednesday night.
 Colorado contains 43 mountain peaks which are more than 14,000 feet above sea level.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-11

POPE BROADCAST DELAYED
 New York. Feb. if-(UP)-un- favorable weather conditions over the Atlantic ocean have caused broadcast of Pope Plus xI papai
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-11
Denies Motion In Marcel-Ramon Case
 Against Merriman
Defense Sought to Have Awards Set Aside on Grounds That Findings Were Against Weight of Evidence and Because of Conflicting Testimony

Judge Frederick M. Peasley denied the motion to set aside the yerdicts in the cases of Arella Ramon Marcel and Dora Ramon against the A. H. Merriman & Sons Inc. following a hearing in supe- court this morning. Mrs Marcel received $5,000 and Mrs Ramon was awarded $1,000 by jury after trial of the actions, based on in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-11

the Y. M. c. A.
 A committee consisting of Vic- tor Meleski, Chairman, Ralph Fal- zone and Ned Guilbert was appoint ed by President Frank Sullivan to submit new constitution for ap- proval by the membership.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-11
NINE MORE LEAVE

Washington, Feb 11-(UP)- The American consulate general at Ranking reported to the state de- rartment to-day that nine more Americans had left that city for Shanghai last Sunday due to the danger of hostilities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-11
SHOULD HAVE WAITED

Boston, Feb H. CUP)-Two hours after Mrs Harold $. Teague, 27, school teacher, divorced her husband for non-support, he fell heir to $S5,000 from his fathers estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-11

what thousands like Miss Lillian Ralston have learned. This New York City business woman, who lives at 116O Park Avenue, says:
 "I suffered from headaches and heartburn after meals; couldn't sleep like l should; never felt ripht.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-11

"For five years I experimented with medicines and treatments, until I learned about Pape's Diapepsin. l have used three packages now; have gained five pounds, and feel fine."
 If you, too, suffer from sourness, gas, belching, nausea, headaches, dizziness, or pain after eating either regularly or just at times. get a box of Pape's Diapcpsin from your druggist. Then you need never worry again about what you eat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-11

scheduled for Feb 12. the National breadeasting company announced to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-11
RED SOX PITCHER

Boston. Feb H. CUP)-The Boston Red Sox to-day received the signed contract of Ed Durham of Chester, $. C., righthanded pitcher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-11

More than a7.oeo people were re- ported missing" is Paris h the last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-11
LOVED TO EAT, AND NOW SHE
 CAN!

Much of the suffering from so-called indigestion" or acid-dyspepsia could be avoided if everyone could know
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-02-02
HUGE FINANCE BODY
SET TO BEGIN WORK
Taking oaths to Do Their Level
Best For U. S. First Event
on Program

Washington, Feb. 2.-R-Tuesday
the reconstruction finance corpora
ton. biggest hope Of the government
for q quick restoration Of confidence
in business. went to work.
Taking an oath to do their level
best for the u. 8. was the first task
for the directors. After that they
were free to pull their chairs up to
the desk and pitch In on the big job
Of lending money to banks and indus
tries which need 1t most. Applica-
lions already in, but untotaled. are
understood to seek large proportion
of the $4,000 000, 900 which the cor
poration will have available.
Charles G. Dawes. president. and
Harvey G. Couch and Jesse H. Jones.
directors. received their commissions
from President Hoover Monday. A
thoughtful gesture by Senator Robin
son Of Arkansas. the Democratic lead
er, had cut senate red tape to send
to the white house the approved NOM
nations Q day ahead Of time.
Three floors Of the old commerce
department building have been hur-
riedly cleaned and repainted for thu
corporation offices. Up 10 the pres
ent. without official status. the direc-
tors have been working With Eugene
Meyer; chairman Of the federal re-
serve board. who is one o. the ex-
officio members Of the corporation
board.
Wilson Mccarthy, Of Utah. the
nominee for the final place on the
board will b confirmed by the senate
| probably Wednesday. II
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-02-02
Says Ruth Judd Suffers
From Dem entiQ PrQecOx
Los Angeles Psychiatrist Testi-
fies For Defense in Trunk
Murder Trial

Court House. Phoenix. Ariz, Feb.
--(Rf-Dr. Edward Huntington vii.
lianls, Los Angeles psychiatrist, testi.
fled Tuesday that in his opinion Win.
ME Ruth Judd, en- trial for murder
was insane when she killed Agne:
Anne LeRoi and Hedvig Samuelsor
last October. Miss Samuelson grew
up in North Dakota.
II think that she did not know the
difference between right and wrong,
DR.. williams said.
He testified the 27-year-old de-
PENDANT was not fully developed. III
a glandular sense, 80 as to be a nor
NAL person-her arms are too long
her legs are too long-these are i'll
dications."
Il believe that the whole picture
Of her since her babyhood. her &C.
tons. manner, what she has done
and the way she has done, 1t, definite
" indicate insanity Of the demen.
tia praecox type.
"She has had a mother complex
a baby complex-since she was very
young"
tuberculosis from which Mrs. judd
Is suffering may often cause, or at
least be associated with, dementia
praecox, said DR.. Williams.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-02-02
FEAR IS PERSONS
in PLANE MISHAPS
Three Night Airmail Pilots Miss.
ing; Wreckage Sighted
in California
(By The Associated Press)

One airmail pilot was dead Tues
day, two others were, missing, and II
was feared Is persons had met dis
aster aboard two air lines on oppo-
site sides Of the continent.
The dead pilot was John w. Sharp
mack, pilot Of q Pacific air transpor!
mail plane. He was killed when hi
plane, en- route from Oakland, Calf.
to Reno. New. crashed near Rio Vista
Calf, early Tuesday.
George T. Douglass. flying thu
night mail from Boise, Ida, failed *
reach the airport at Salt Lake City
He was last heard from about 3. m.
over strevell. near the utah-Idahs
border.
Fear was expressed for the safet,
Of Reserve Pilot Francis H. Rust
missing on the kalamazoo hicas.
air mall run. Snow squalls prevail
ed along the route last night.
A Bimini Anyways plane, plotted b!
Val Chick Of Miami, Fla. and carry
ing four passengers. disappeared o.
. flight from Miami to Bimini In tn,
Bahamas Monday. High seas mad
It doubtful the craft could long sur
vive Il forced down IN the water.
Search still was going on In tn
mountains north Of Los Angeles 70
/ z Century Pacific air liner with Ell. b
persons aboard which has been los
since last Friday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-02-02
FRA1ER'S BILL IS
BACKED BY FARMERS
John A. Simpson, Head Of
Farmers Union, Heads West
ern Group to Capital

washington, Feb. 2.-(R-John
Simpson, president Of the Farmers
Union, headed q delegation Of farm
ers from eight western states who ap-
peared before q senate agriculturs
subcommittee Tuesday In support Of
the Frazier farm relief bill.
The farmers were from Oklahoma
South Dakota, Iowa, Colorado, Wis
consin. Minnesota, Illinois. and North
Dakota.
Simpson testified that the Frazier
der prevailing high interest rates,
on farm loans to Ia per cent, was
absolutely necessary"
Good prices will not bring the
farmer out Of the burden Of debt un-
der prevailing high interests rates.
Simpson said.
Senator Smith d., IS. Co contend
ed even If the farmers debts were
Cancelled he could not do business
profitably at present prices, and that
some method must be found to I'M
prove the market for agricultural
products.
William Lemke. Fargo. N. D.. said
IT the farmer Is to remain In the
game he must have immediate re-
Financing"
Simpson, In calling 9. n. Hyde oi
oklahoma to testify, said tits q bad
name but he's oil right"
y understand he said he b no rela-
ton to Secretary Hyde" Frssier 70.
marked
III he Is. We viii fire him. out o1
the union," Simpson replied.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-02-02
Prohibition Agent Is
Slain in Mississippi

Gulfport, Miss, Feb. 2.-(AP)-
Federal prohibition authorities of
two states Tuesday led q manhunt
along the Mississippi gulf coast sec
ton for moonshiners who Monday
night killed one member Of a dry
squad raiding party and gravely
wounded another.
r. M. Buck, 43, operative with the
federal prohibition office here for
the last four years, was slain, and
Otis Williams, Is, q special agent,
was shot in the breast and left arm
as three agents surprised . party of
men attending = still 80 miles north
Of Gulfport.
Smith D. Robinson, the third agent,
escaped without injury. He reported
the still attendants opened fire as
his party approached and then fled.
Bloodhounds were sent to the
scene Of the shooting to take up the
trail.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-02-02
Fargo Negro Pleads
Guilty to Robbery

Moorhead. MINI, Feb, 2.-R}-
Mondays Developments IN the trial Of
the Sabin bank robber suspects:
Sam Abes, Fargo bootblack known
as BLACK Sam" pleads guilty Is jury
to try him Is being chosen. He Is
sentenced to- s to 40 years hard labor
at saltwater.
7 County Attorney II. g. 1teining
reveals what he said was plot to
murder lack Lemon and hide hts
body In the Buffalo river.
n Jake Schumacher Is accused from
the witness stand ~ Abes Is being
"head man. and leader Ia the sabin
bank looting.
\ Edward Redman. alias '.6t. Paul
Blackie,v begs 10 ~ allowed to plead
guilty and likely win be sentenced
TueeoAy.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-02-02
united STATES AND
GREAT BRITAINPUSH
CONC|LIATlONPLANS
France and Italy Are Expected
to Do Likewise in Effort
to Avert Warfare
FIVE PROPOSALS DRAWN
Cessation Of Violence, With.
drawaI Of Troops, and
Settlement Sought
FIVE PROPOSALS DRAWN

Washington, Feb. 2.-(F)-In what
was termed at the state department
as q good Samaritan" move, the
U. 8. stood with Great Britain Tues
day in concrete endeavor to halt
hostilities in the Orient. France and
Italy were expected to do likewise.
While gunfire again raked Chinese
sections Of wealthy Shanghai, Presi-
dent Hoover and his cabinet waited
anxiously for word whether the peace
efforts would have fru:t!on.
The far eastern authorities took
them under consideration. The pro-
poSals were:
Cessation Of violence.
No more wsrlike preparations.
Withdrawal Of CONTESTANTS from
points Of contact.
Neutral zones to protect the In.
ternational settlement.
Prompt negotiations for per-
manent peace.
The text did not mention what
further steps would be taken II the
proposals proved unacceptable.
y. s. Avoids Threat
The American government plainly
was avoiding any semblance Of
threat, reserving meantime COM
plete freedom to act as future events
may dictate.
Early at his deck, the president
studied developments as told In dis.
patches from the navy.
One was that the Japanese had
agreed to discontinue patrols In the
Anglo-American quarters Of the In
ternational settlement at Shanghai,
Another, from the destroyer Simp-
son at Marking, reported foreigners
there safe at present and no evacua-
ton steps in immediate prospect.
Colonel Richard 8. Hooker-in
command Of the United States mar
ines at Shanghai notified that re
liable reports state two regiments Of
japanese infantry and OF artillery
Continued on page n1ne)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-02-02
GOTHAM GANG GUNS
FATAL TO TWO men
AND WOMAN monday
Slaughter Takes Place ir
Apartment; Three Others in
Party Are Wounded

New York, Feb. 2.-P)-Once more
the dogs Of gang war are barking In
the Bronx.
The screams Of children echoed
Monday night as gang gunners, burst
ing into q Commonwealth avenue
apartment, slew a woman and two
men, wounded another woman ane
two men, and fled as one of the chill.
dren was painting her story Of muir
der to the corner policeman.
Police said Tuesday it was the
Dutch" Schultz-Vincent Coll gang
war again: that Schultz gangster,
were hunting Coll and succeeded only
in sending death to three others.
Those killed were: Pasquale De
GRECO. 81. q Coll confederate who laa.
been arrested five times In as many
months; Fiorio Basile, 40, an ex-con.
vict whose record dates back to 1912.
and Mrs. Emily Tarrizello. IS. whose
connection with the others was not
entirely clear to police.
The wounded: Mrs. Lena Vince
guerra, %, mother Of four children
and sister to the slain Fiorio: Louis
Basile, brother of Fiorio: and Joseph
Parrone, 10. Louis Basile was. critic
ally wounded. A bullet lodged neal
his heart.
The six, together with six children
were eating a nid-evening lunch
sandwiches, salaWi and gingerale-
when there was q knock at the door
One of the children ran to open It
Three men carrying guns burst into
the room, brushing past the children
The guns began roaring without
word being spoken. The shots raked
the entire company. There was nc
resistance. and police later said there
was not firearn1 in the apartment
At least Is shots were fired befors
the killers turned and fled.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-02-02
FIRST GUN IN 1882
! DRIVE TO Be FIRED
IN BISMARCK. soon
Leader Of 'Coxey's Army Will
Leave Massillon in Air.
plane Wednesday
HAS PLAN FOR PROSPERITY
Details Of Proposed Non-Inter-
est-6earing Bonds Might
Be Explained

Bismarck will have an opportunity
to see the launching Of a presidential
campaign within the next few days.
General Jacob s. Coxey. now may
or Of Massillon, o., and famous as
the leader of "Coxey's army Of 50
years ago. announced Monday night
that he would leave Massillon We'd
nesday in an airplane for Bismarck
to begin campaign for the presi-
dency. He expected to make brief
stop at indianapolis and to spend the
night in Chicago. Whether he was
flying in q private plane or would use
the regular airlines was not stated In
the Associated Press dispatch telling
Of his plans.
Coxey Is Republican and the prin-
cipal plank in his platform is one
calling for the issuance Of non-inter-
est-bearing bonds as a means of re-
storing prosperity. Presumably he
will outline his ideas further in inau-
gurating his campaign here.
Although no mention Is made Of the
fact. 1t is presumed that Coxey will
enter the North Dakota presidential
primaries, to be held March Is and
that this Is his reason for beginning
hts campaign in Bismarck.
The exact date of Coxey's arrival
here or the means he will pursue in
beginning his drive for the presidency
were unknown in Bismarck.
Although famous as the leader Of
an army of unemployed years ago,
Coxey is not and never has been a
really poor man. HI mas -i1l0epeiatis
ent means which have been estimated
at various times at as much as $780,
600.
Last year he was elected mayor of
Massillon. Ohio. of which he long has
been q resident.
He Is n years old but says he likes
speed, hence the use Of an airplane.
He has been more or less in the lime
light since his famous march on
Washington in 1894. He gets his title
as general from his leadership Of that
tatterdemalion army.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-02-02
ALFALFA BILL MURRAY
TO CAMPAIGN STATE

MinOt, N. D., Feb. 2.-R)-Governor
William H. Alfalfa Bill Murray OF
Oklahoma, candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for the presidency,
will campaign in North Dakota. it was
announced In Minot Tuesday by
George Il. Murray Of Berthold, his
brother.
The Oklahoma executive will visit
the state during the week beginning
March 6. the week just prior to the
presidential primaries. and will spend
two days in North Dakota. with one
address in Minot as positive fea-
ture Of his itinerary. The actual dates
OF his visit will be. made known Short
~ after confirmation by his campaign
manager. George Murray says.
During his tour Of the state Alfalfa
Bill will be called upon for at least
four major speaking engagements. In
addition to being present at num-
Der Of smaller meetings. His mode Of
travel has not been determined.
though plane Is being considered.