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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11
New Lindbergh Clue ' Being Followed Off
 Long Island Coast
Norfolk Crowd of Investigators Are Making the Deal
 With the Alleged Kidnapers of Baby Charles

without affecting return of the baby.
 Meager information coming back to Norfolk to-day said Curtis had been having difficulty reassuring the group, inasmuch as they were frightened away from their rem dezvous with him off the Norfolk shore first by a fishing boat, then by government vessels and finally by publicity. Curtis left Norfolk Friday and expected to be gone only one day. The fact his stay has been extended indicated to his friends here that he has encoun- tered some obstacle
 On the new private yacht Cur tis Is understood to be accom-. panied by Lieutenant George L.. Richard, navy pilot who flew Cur. tis on several contact attempts, Edwin B. Bruce. an Elmira. N. Y. capitalist Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh is understood here to be In the vicinity.
 Reports here said Curtis yacht may have put into Block Island but that might be n blind" to cover tho real center of the ne- gotiatlons Curtis Is understood to be hopeful that hc can arrange for transfer of the baby--if the negotiators really arc the kidnap- ers-some place off Norfolk so the Announcement may come through his home city. He still is hopeful to make the transfer to tho Mar- con, owned by Colonel Charles Consalvo of Baltimore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11
The Federal Deficit ToB Be Over Estimate
 Of $2,5OO, ,OOO, ,0OO

Washington, May f1.-UP)-- The federal deficit stood at $2,- 497,262,s65 on May Q, the treasury announced to-day.
 With nearly seven weeks re- maining in the present fiscal year, it Is apparent that the deficit will exceed the estimate of $2.500, ,000,- 900.
 The total deficit last year was 1908, 900, ,00O.
 During the past few weeks the average daily deficit has exceeded $2O, 1000, 900. on May 9 receipts totnled only $4.059,514. while ex. penditures were $45.199,8l0.
 Income tax receipts and miscel. laneous internal revenue have pro. vlded the government with $1,- 300,352.188 to date is compared with $2,025, 104,S78 for the cor. responding period a year ago. Cus- toms receipts are down $33, ,000, 900. Because of the onc-year mora torlum of war debts the govern ment has been forced to operate without $94.500,0 received last year from foreign obligations.
 Virtually every government ex- pcnditure has increased this year and in addition $4l0,303 .630 has been forwarded to the Reconstruc- ton Finance corporation and $74.- 234,740 subscribed 10 stock in the Federal Land banks.
 The postal deficiency has cost
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11
NO DIVIDENDS FOR NEW YORK
 CENTRAL ROAD
For the First Time Since 1870 This Big Railway Will Not Help the. Stockholders

New York, May 11--(UP)--Dl. rectora of tho Now York Central railroad today omitted payments of dividends for the first time since 1870. On December IS, no payment was made and directors said diyi- dends would Do considered "semi- annually" Since then. however. gross earnings continued to decline and tho company has not boen able to earn It's fixed charges.
 Last year dividends of $2 q share were paid on February g. $i.50 each on May 1 and August 1 and $i on November g.. The company had deficit of $1,31S.S52 in tho first quarter of this year, against net loss of st44,0i3 in the first three months of last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11
GRAND CHAPTER OF MASONS ELECT
 THEIR OFFICERS
The l34th Annual C0nvefl- ton Was Held in Hart. ford - One Officer Is From NaugatuCk

!. Hartford, Conn, May 11--(UP) --The Grand Chapter of Connecti- cut, Royal Arch Masons, elected George c. DeVaul, Meriden, grand high priest yesterday at It's 134th annual convention here.
 Other officers: Deputy Grand High Priest Robert c. Collins. Grenewich; grand king, William l.. Cort, New Haven; grand scribe, John c. Stanley, Bridgeport; grand treasurer, George N. Delap, Hart ford grand secretary. George A. Kies, Hartford; grand captain of the host, c. P. Bard, Stafford Springs; grand principal sojourner, lf,liss w. Clark. New Britain; grand royal arch captain. Frederick W. Edgarton, New London. Eugene II. Ellis, Naugatuck, was appoint cd grand master of the second veil,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11
HIGH HONOR FOR
 WATERBURY BOY

Frank J. Carolan, son of Mir and Mrs Patrick Carolan of East Main street has been elected presi- dent of the Cooperative club of the University of Cincinnati. The membership of this representative college organization exceeds D. 900 and the honor of president is one of the most coveted of the university
 Mir CarOlan, who Is . graduate of St Mnry's parochiaI school and of the Crosby high school, is special. izing in civil engineering and will be graduated in 1o39 v" 'S . member of the Phi Kappa fratcr. nity and is one of the outstanuing members of his class. scholastical- Iy ns well as socially.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11
WILLIAM r. BRIGGS
 AT KIWANIs CLUB

William r. Briggs, boys sccrc- tary of the Central Y. NJ. c. A., spoke before the Klwanis club this noon at the Hotel Elton on Camp ing for Boys". The speaker gave an interesting summorization of tho routine carried on by tho youngsters at the Y camp at Smiths pond in Watertown. Ralph II. Paine whose son is a councillor at the Red Triangle camp intro- duced the speaker. pr Edward IT. Kirschbaum presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11
BY CHARLES M. MCCAIN United Press staff COrresDOndent

Norfolk, Va, May II - (UP)-- John Hughes Curtis. Norfolk boat builder, has been negotiating since Saturday off the Long Island coast with group who claim to be kidnapers of Charles Augus- tus Lindbergh, Jr, 1t was learned today. ,
 He Is using q private yacht for his negotiations, Just as he did in his negotiations off Norfolk in the Yacht Maroon.
 This fact became known today shortly after publication in New York newspaper of an advertise ment reading, "Money Is Ready" which to many was indicative of n new message to the Kidnapping gang.
 The newspaper previously carried the "Jafsie' advertisements - one of which read. Money Is Roady." Shortly afterwards, Dr John r. Condon "Jafsie" -- paid $50.000 to one of the men he had been negotiating with, but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11

Funeral services for the late Lieutenant Milton MacMullen were held this afternoon. The Police Department by the presence of its ranking officers, an escort of thirteen patrolmen under the leadership of Lieutenant James Mulville, pallbearers and color guard paid full honors to the de- ceased. The services were con- ducted by the Rev David P. Gaines, pastor of the First Baptist church. Interment was in Pine Grove cem. etery.
 The police detail on assembling at police headquarters marched to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11
HEREOF IS FAR FROM BEING THE
 NEXT PREMIER
Socialists Lay Down the Conditions Under Which They Will Back Inter. ests of HerriOt Party

Paris, May 11--(UP)--Edouard Horriott's chance of becoming the first premier in the new parliament convening next moth was shaken today when the socialist parllamen. tary group announced the condi. tons under which 1t would colla bor- ate with Herriott's party. the rad. ical socialists. in the support of q liberal cabinet.
 The conditions included the fol- lowing:
 1. Reduction of the national de- fenso budget by 5000, 900, 900 francs ($234,000, ,000).
 2. Creation of q national unem- ployment insurance fund.
 3. A guarantee that railway pas scnger fares will not be increased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11
CUNARD LINER
 BERENCARlA IN
 SLIGHT TROUBLE
Great Ship Grounded as She Was Entering Southampton Waters Very Easily Refoated

Southampton, England, May il --(UP)--The Cunard liner Beren- gGria grounded momentarily while entering Southampton water to. day, but was easily refioated and pt oceeded to dock.
 Passengers aboard from New York included tho American Wom- ems golf team for tho matches with Great Britain, comprising Mrs Clenna Collett Ware, Philadelphia; Mrs opal S. Hill. Kansas City; Miss Helen Hicks, Long Island; Miss Maureen Orcutt, Englewood. N. J., Mrs Leona Pressler Cheney. Hol- iywood; Miss Marion Hollins, Car. troit, and Miss Virginia Van Vic. mol, Calf; Mrs Harley Hlgbee, De- Chicago. George Arliss, the actor. also was a passenger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11
WATERToWN

Commander Wilfred Bryan and Aimel Brennau of the entertain ment committee of Leroy Wood. ward post of this village received assurance yesterday of the ap- pearance here on tho entertain- ment program in connection with the Cinderella ball and Mardi Gras to be held Tuesday evening. May 17, of Miss Gloria Young of Danbury. The appearance of this talented young lady on the enter. tainment program brings to Wa tertown one of the most accom- plished young dancers in the state of Connecticut. Miss Young is a popular member of the Danbury younger set, and Is student at the Danbury high school. She is also a student of the Ned Wey. burn school of dancing in New York.
 Miss Young won distinct honors in competition with dancing ntu- dents from all over the United States at Chicago a year ago, and carried off second honors for the interpretation of her art. Critics who have seen her work have pro. nounced 1t on par with many of the well known professionals, and her appearances in and near Dan- bury have won for her unstinted praise from tho press and public. Tho American Legion post of Wa tertown Is fortunate in having as its guests on the evening of their
 big sring festival of music and dancing such an exponent of recog- nized ability, and the announce ment of her coming has created n furore of excitement among lovers of both music and dancing here.
 Miss Young in 1880 won the title of Miss Danbury" at an af- fair of social prominence in Dan- bury, and has kindly consented to act us one of tho Judges for tho title of Miss Watertown" at the Cinderella ball.
 on the entertainment program Miss Young will present her inter- | pretation of a tap dance. an aero
 batlc dance. and her famous fan dance, the latter of which is one of the prettiest ball room classics ever devised! Miss Young has an array of elaborate costumes for her numbers, her gown for the fan
 dance being especially beautiful. She will Do accompanied to Water town by her parents, who will also
 bc guests of the American Legion. Tho auxiliary of the Congrega- tlonal church met yesterday after.
 noon in the chapel. It was planned to have an antique exhibit, q strawberry short cake supper and | ag gget-together the 2bth. The sup. per will bo served from until and from [ until 0 in the evening. Those who attended yesterdays s
 meeting were Mrs Gordon Swift.
 Mrs John Clifford, Mrs William R. Cook, Mrs Herbert Dayton, Mrs
 Herbert $. Dayton, Mrs Lee Gib.
 son, Mrs Bronson Lockwood, Mrs Harlin sexton,. Mrs sherman Cav. ley, Mrs F. H. Peterson, Mrs Ralph
 Ford, Mrs John olson, Mrs Harold
 Kopp and Mrs Stanley Barnes. Hugh Humiston, sr. of French street is undergoing treatment at l the Waterbury hospital. & Mrs John Rowe has returned to her home on Echo Lake road after spending several weeks with rela. tives in Pennsylvania.
 Tho Watertown Shop will open | to-day in tho community building. Miller < Peck of Waterbury will run tho storo and have placed Mrs
 Robert Munger in charge.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11
Senator Robinson Presented New Bill
 To Aid Unemployed

The s2,000, ,000,0 900 construction bond Issue would be spent upon self -iiquidatlng or pr0fit-making enterprises. He estimated, there is enough deferred municipal work pending to employ 100000 men. He would provide for replacement of the government funds.
 Robinson also eLdorsod the 30. hour work week; application of the equalization fee farm re. lief program to tho wheat crop "as n test whether it ls practicable to make tariR rates effective as to as- r.culturaI products' and modifica' tion of tho Reconstruction Finance Corporation act 10 permit loans 10 t'arm Loan Associations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11

{. washington, May ii--(U. P.),-- Senate Minority Lender Robinson to-day offered ln the senate pso- gram for n $500, 100000 federal bond issue for unem pl0yment re- lief and q $2,000, O06. 1000 issAie to stimulate construction of bridges, tunnels and rehabilitation of city slum districts.
 Robinson coupled his program with an appeal for n balanced budget. He endorsed the Wagner bill for q $500. .00O, ,0O0 bond issue. proceeds of which "wouid be ad- vanccd to tho states and munIcl- paiitics in relief for suffering cuus~ cd by unemployment" He said un. employment was increasing. 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11
COACHING CAST FOR
 SlllcRIDAN'S COMEDY.

Rev John Hayes, curnte of the Immaculate Conception church and Miss Mary Louise Martin, in- structor of the Central Y. M. C. A.. public speaking classes. are coach- ing and directing, respectively, Richard Brinsley Sherldans com edy, "The Rivals" which will be presented by the senior students of tho classical department of Wa terbury Catholic High school. Sat- urday afternoon tt 2:30 o'clock and Monday evening at s o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11
WILL OF A. $. KETCHAM
 FILED FOR PROBATE TODAY

The will of the late A. Selwyn Ketcham of 1S0 Buckingham street was filed for probate to-day. Tho entire estate, real or personal. wns left to his widow. Mrs Fran ces Royce Ketchnm. She Is also nnmed sole exocutOr Tho de- ceased was a foreman in the em- ploy of the Scovill Manufacturing company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11
Jury Deliberates Two Hours Before
 Returning Verdict
Olga GoodaIl Brought S5,OOO Action as Result of Col Iiding With Car While Sliding on Radcliffe Avenue in December l93O-7Claimed Serious Injuries

ing. As the sled reached the in- tersection of Auburn street, 1t col- lided against the automobile of the defendant and she was severely in- Jured about the legs and body, she charged in the complaint.
 The jury took the case at 11:30 o'clock this morning and returned at 1925, almost two hours later with it's defendants verdict. Judge Miles r. McNiff delivered the charge. Attorneys Andrew D.. Dawson and Arthur I. Cooke ap- peared for the plaintiff. Attorney Walter E. Monagan represented the defendant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11

Olga Ooodaii. 21, of this city, lost her S5.00O damage suit against John Fitzgerald, also of Waterbury when q jury in common pleas court this afternoon returned a verdict in favor of the defendant. The suit was brought by Miss Goodall to recover for injuries sine suf- fered while coasting on Radcliffe avenue, December 29, 1890.
 She charged in her suit that she had ridden down Radcliffe ave- nue on flexible flyer with a girl companion seated in back of her. It was about o'clock in the even-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11
w aterbury Produce
 Market
Furnished by Connecticut Depart ment of Agriculture--B. F.
 Storrs. Local Agent,)

Furnished by Connecticut Depart
 ment of Agriculture---B. P. {
 Storrs, Local Agent.)
 Wednesday, May @11-Spinach was again the center of interest among vegetable traders today. De- mand continued while the supply remained light resulting in prices advancing sharply. At the morn ing market on Meadow street only a small amount of native spinach was offered. Some sold out early at 90 cents Q bushel. but later most sales were at $1.25. Fancy stock from Texas was selling at some wholesalers as high as $1.75 a bushel while others were holding native spinach for as high as $1.50.
 Rhubarb and dandelions were liberal at the morning market. Rhubarb sold mostly from 40 to 50 cents per dozen punches. a few higher. Dandelions packed in bushel baskets sold largely for 25 cents while boxes sold from 90 to 70 cents. Radishes were increas- ing in supply and lower, mostly $2.00 per 100 punches or 30 cents per dozen. Broccoli rape was lighter in supply and higher. best selling for $1.75 per box. The sup- ply of native asparagus was light and prices held unchanged.
 Unless otherwise stated quota- tiOns are based on sales of good nlerchantabIc products to retailers by wholesalers or nearby produc. 'crs.)
 FRUITS.
 Apples, No. i f.6O.f.75 bu., Utii. itx i.sS. i .DO bu., western boxed W1nesaps f.75.2.25 bu.;. Orangcs 3.5O.4.7D box; strawberries .f4..is | qt.
 VEGETABLES.
 Asparagus, native 2.OO-2.5O dog ID. bchs., shipped in 3.OO.4.O0 dOx. 2X ID bch.; beams, green 2.25. | 2.50 bu.; bccts, new .6O..0O dOx bchs., old i.OO.f.25 bu.; broccoli rape f.DO.f.75 box; cabbage 4.75. $50 crate; carrots, new 4.25-4.75 crate, old washed 2.SO.2.76 bu.; cauliiiowcr 2.75-3.25 crate: celery, hearts f.fO.f.SB dox.y dandcliOns .2B..35 bu.; lettuce. native curly 40 . 50 dog, head 50 80 doz., western iceberg 3.75 ..4.2S crate; onions, Tcxas f.75.2.25 bu.. scaI- Hons .2O-.3O dog. bchs.; parsnips, washed f.0O-2.OO bu.; potatoes. old f.25 1855 cwt., new iO.O0.i0.30 bbl.; radlshcs. native .25..3O dog bchs.: rhubarb, native .4O-.0O dog bchs.: spinach. native f.OO-f.25 bu., shipped in f.50.f.75 bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Conn. eggs per dox.; Ncwlaid Fancy .2B; Special .23-.25; Extra ,.22..23; Gathered .iB-.22; NcwIatd 1 Medium 20, mediums .t5 . 40; live. fowl .f7 ga lb., brOlIers, HOcks .22..95 b., Reds .f8..23 1b.. Teghorns IS. 20 h., dressed, fowl .ss..a7s b., broiIcrs .s0-.ss ID.
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT.
 Butcher stock, cows .O3..O1 lb., calves .O7. 100 lb.s meats, beef .1f. .f3 h., vcnI .if..f4 h.. Mnb 70. IS b.. pOrl, i0Ins .f1..fj.s pork, focal dressed .07-.ou 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11

the government $l70.01S,s10 SO far, as compared with $1f0,017,- SIS for the corresponding period last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11

Lumber exported from tho Phil lpplncs last year was valued at VI t,3S0, 000. VI. ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11
LIVESTOCK and MEAT.

calves .O5. ..Oo iS., meats. beef .if. .f3 h., veal .if-.11 b.. hnsb i5. IS b.. pOrk, Ioins .lf..fj.s pork, local dressed .O7-.0D 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-11
VEGETABLES.
POULTRY PRODUCTS.

Conn. eggs per dox.; Ncwlaid Fancy .2B; Special .28-.2S; Extra .22..23; Gathered .ls-.s2; NcwIaid Medium 20, mediums .t5 ..2O; live. fowl IT .23 b., brOllers, Is0cks .22-.25 h., Iteds .fS..23 lb.: Icgh0rns .f8.,20 h., dressed, fowl .22..27s b., broiIcrs .80-.33 ID.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-01-22
NOTICE FOR BIDS.
Ely, Minnesota, January Is. 1882.
Office of the City Clerk.

Ely, MlIlLeSOCa, january 10, 1851.
Office of the City Clerk.
NOTICE is hereby given that sealed
proposals, or bids, will be received in
the office of the City Clerk of the City
of Ely, ST. Louis County, Minnesota, up
to eight 60 o'clock P. NJ, Tuesday,
February 2, 1882, for the furnishing
of all labor and materials necessary for
the construction of a Pump Station
Building, including installation of
pumps, motors, piping, electrical wiring
and electrical connections on the
shore of BURNSIDE Lake, st. Louis
County, Minnesota, in accordance with
plans and specifications now on file
in the Office of the City Clerk of said
City.
Each bidder shall accompany his
proposal with a certified check in the
sum of ten d09o) percent of the con-
tract price of the work, made payable
to the City Treasurer; check to be
drawn on some National or State Bank
duly authorized to do business in the
State of Minnesota.
Check of the successful bidder shall
be held untils satisfactory surety bond
has been rendered by the successful
bidder and contract signed. All other
checks shall be returned within ten
CO) days from date contract is
awarded.
If successful bidder to whom this
contract is awarded fails to furnish
bond and sign contract within ten
Q0) days after being awarded the con-
tract, said deposit shall be forfeited
to the City of Ely, Minnesota, who shall
then proceed to award the contract to
other parties.
Successful bidder shall be required
to furnish a satisfactory surety"
bond for the full amount of the con-
tract,
All bids shall be made out In dupli-
cate on bidding blanks furnished and
addressed to the City Clerk, City of
Ely, Minnesota, and marked plainly on
the outside of the envelope Bids for
Pumping Station on Burnside Lake"
The City Council of the City of Ely,
Minnesota, reserves the right to reject
any or all bids upon this work.
BY order of the City Council of the
City of Ely, Minnesota.
A. o. KNUTsON,
La City Clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-01-22
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORE
CLOSURE SALE.

Notice is Hereby Given, That default
has occurred in the conditions of that
certain purchase money mortgage,
dated the 18th day of May, 1927,
executed by Alfred E. Peterson and
William A. Wargstrom as mortgagors,
to Joseph Komatar as mortgage, filed
for record in the Office of the Register
of Deeds in and for the County of st.
Louis, and State of Minnesota, on the
18th day of May, 1927, at 900 o'clock
A. NJ, and recorded in Book 519 of
Mortgage Records, page 301; that no
action or proceeding has been instituted
at law to recover the debt secured by
said mortgage, or any part thereof,
that said mortgage was assigned by
said Joseph Komatar to Giovanina
Garni by assignment dated May Oath,
1927, and filed in the Office of the said
Register of Deeds on the 18th day of
August, 1927, at $3.50 o'clock A. NJ, and
recorded in Book $50 of Mortgages on
page SOS; which said mortgaged was
again assigned by said Giovanina Garni
to The First National Bank of Ely,
Minnesota, a corporation organized
under the laws of the United States by
assignment dated April 18th, 1928 and
filed in the Office of the said Register
of Deeds on the 18th day of April, 1928
at LOO o'clock A. NJ, and recorded in
Book $50 of Mortgages on page 1872,
that there is due and claimed to be
due under said mortgage, including in
terest to date hereof and insurance
premiums, the sum of One Thousand
Nine Hundred and Three Dollars and
Fifty-four cents ($1 ,903.54) made up of
the following items: Principal and in
terest, $1,888.12; insurance premiums
paid by the last named assignee to
insure against fire the buildings on the
said mortgaged premises, $15.42, and
that pursuant to the power of sale
therein contained, said mortgage will
be foreelosed and the tract of land
lying and being in the County of st.
Louis, State of Minnesota, which is
described according to the map or
plat thereof on file in the office of the
Register of Deeds of said County, as
follows, to-wit: Easterly One ID foot
of Lot Eight Cd and all of Lot Nine
90 in Block Fifteen 15), Original Plat
of Ely, will be sold by the sheriff of
said county at public auction on the
23rd day of February, 1882, at 1000
o'clock A. NJ, at his Office in the st.
Louis County Court House in the City
of Duluth in said county and state, to
pay said sum and interest thereon to
said date of sale and the costs and
of such foreclosure and
sale, including an attorneys fee of
Seventy-five ($75.00 Dollars, subject to
redemption within twelve months from
said date of sale.
Dated January 7th, 1882.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ELY.
MINNESOTA, A Corporation under
the Laws of the United States.
Assignee of Mortgage,
Luther M. Bang, Attorney for Assignee
of Mortgage, 141 East Chapman ST.,
Ely, Minnesota, l-8. 2-12