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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11
THE LIONS CLUB
 MOONLIGHT SAIL Committee Appointed to Make Plans for Event
 at Meeting To-day AT HOTEL ELTON

The Lions club will sponsor their first moonlight sail within the next fortnight, it was announced at to-day's meeting in the Colonial room of the Hotel Elton. Crayton Carpenter was elected chairman to complete arrangements for the af- fair. He will be assisted by Dr George and William Parker. Although no definite date has been set for the event yet, the par ty will be taken up the Connec- ticut river, probably leaving from Middletown. The announcement was good news to the majority of the members who promised their support.
 Alderman Arthur Dubois, chair man of the American Legion enter- tainment committee~in conjunction with the state convention which opens in this city a week from to- day, was the principal speaker at to-day's meeting. He outlined the entire program which will be en- acted next week.
 This afternoon the second round of the Lions golf match will be held at the Watertown Country club. J. Francis Smith led the field last week at the Mattatuck Country club.
 Beautiful flowers decorated the tables to-day, donated through the courtesy of Frank Floto. Immedi- ately after the meeting the flow CTS were taken by one of the mem bers to a sick Waterbury family. Dr Glenn Sweet presided at the assembly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11
UNCLE SANS
 NEW. TAXES
WHERE THEY HIT YOU-AND HOW

gallon on near-beer, s cents a gall lon on unfermented grape juice, ? cents gallon on fruit juices and imitatoins, 2 cents a gallon on carbonated beverages, ? cents a gallon on still drinks (meaning those not charged or carbonated) 2 cents a gallon on mineral waters costing over IF 1-2 cents a gallon, cents a pound on carbonic acid gas used by soda fountains, 6 cents a gallon on fountain syrups and $ cents a gallon on the same syrups when they are to be used in bot tied goods. If small confectioner mixes his own fountain syrups he must keep account and pay Uncle Sam 6 cents q gallon.
 Most soda fountains are absorb. ing this expense, since it representa only Q very small part In Q 5.cent or i0-cent drink. Some bottieri have raised their price 10 tho re- taller b or 10 cents on c ease of 25 bottles.
 Matches are taxed at two cents per 1000 for the ordinary kind and oneshnif of per 1000 for the paper kind. Thus, the tax on c penny box which eontnlns fifty matches is one.tenth of a cent and on paper packs. which usually eons tain 90 nlntchea. q tIny traction of q cent. Moreover. most papcr nlntcbes are given away ffeo by 42F1ftlsUf1s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11
Defense Witness In Clarke Case Heard
 Him Talk Suicide
Richard Lavender Came to the Aid of Capt Lancaster By Stating He Heard Clarke Threaten to Take His Life

Courtroom, Miami, Fla, Aug II Clarke said few days before he was found dying of Ia bullet wound in the home of Mrs Jessie M. Keith Miller that he in- tended committing suicide, de- fense witness in the trial of Cap- tain William N. Lancaster, accused of Clarke's murder, testified to-day.
 Richard Lavender, the witness who said he was a. buddy" and former roommate of the dead news paperman, testified Clarke told him He intended some day to commit suicide in a big way"
 "The only method he spoke of was shooting through the head" :" Lavender said. "He said that was the only way to go off quickly and make big news of it. He said he would like to do it in a big way"
 The conversation, Lavender said, relating to suicide took place in Miami few days before Clarke was found dying of bullet wound in the head last April 21 on 8 sun porch he occupied jointly with Captain Lancaster, 8 British flyer.
 Lavender's testimony struck at the heart of the states case, which is built up on a denial that Clarke took his own life. On cross- ex- the witness said his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11

Governor Roosevelt, whose presi- dential political fortunes were to an appreciable extent bound up in whatever decision he might make, formally called upon the mayor at 1885 p. m. to make his defense. Both Walker and his arch-foe, Seabury,' were dressed in blue serge suits-a more somber touch than is usual with the dapper New York executive. In strange. uniformity, Governor Roosevelt had abandoned his customary white silk to wear blue.
 Where was silence as the crowd in the room settled down to listen to the drama.
 Before proceeding. said the governor looking over the crowd. T think 1t will simplify matters if I read a statement"
 He then read from the legislative manual those clauses which give him authority to hear the charges against Walker and, if he feels the evidence warrants, to remove him from his $40,O00 year job.
 This gesture was significant, in that friends of the mayor had, only two hours before, made a vigorous effort to have an Albany court de- clare the proceedings irregular.
 Having completed this brief reading, Roosevelt began a short review of the case, summarized In a single typewritten page.
 The. mayor, with his hand cupped to his ear in a characteris- tic pose, listened intently to the governors reading.
 ''I do not believe it necessary" the governor continued, "to enter into any controversy as to my right to conduct this hearing" Seabury, rubbing his chin with the palm of his hand, watched every motion made by the gover- nor. his blue eyes fixed directly up- on the man who will be the sole judge of Walkers fitness to remain In office. h@
 Roosevelt revealed that Walker NAd written a letter to him asking that witnesses be heard in his de- fense." ..
 "This is a hearing on charges" he continued. Both in the inter- est of the people and the mayor. The method of procedure will be determined by me-"
 "The mayor. as matter of ab- solute justice," he continued, "is entitled to an opportunity to dee fend himself, and this right will be recognized. If the mayor or hts counsel, in their judgment. require for the defense any witnesses who did or did not previously testify, 1 shall give due consideration to calling them before me if I rec cslvs the request and the reason
 The governor then said the hear. ine would proceed by action, first, on the a'coileiuslong' of Judge Sea- bury. which were filed with noose. velt several weeks ago.
 The charges filed Independently by, William r. eehleffiin and James !. Finoean. representing New York civic organizations, and duplicating in treat part the charges Aiod by eeahury. would be taken go success slyeiy. the soyern0f saia.
 Jehn [. Curtin. the may9f'f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11

calls and communists, made an or- ganized attack on the police of the District of Columbia. In this at- tack they injured score of po- Mcemen. They overwhelmed the police and two rioters were killed The officials of the District of Co., lumbia demanded in writing to the president that being unable to preserve order in the capital of the nation troops should be sent to prevent further disorder and loss of life.
 "The first duty of, the president of the United States Is to maintain order. He acted unhesitatingly. From the moment the troops en- tered the city not a shot was fired, not a man injured. Law and or- der were promptly restored. The great bulk of the demonstrators, instead of being evacuated, fled the city. They knew the conse- quences of their rioting. They were afraid to be brought before the proper tribunals. They beat it.. There were thousands of good and innocent men among them. But this republic is founded on order, not upon mob attack on the po- lice. If you do your duty you will tell these indisputable facts to the American people,
 The statement left with Joslin, addressed to MT Hoover, caleld up- on the president to answer, in his acceptance speech tomorrow night the question of whether or not he intended Ito pursue the policy of rule by the use of lawless violence and military force."
 "Whiie millions of people are starving and bands of destitute and homeless men and women roam the country" the statement said, twill you persist in refusing to provide measures for adequate relief? Will you continue to deny these men and women, whose misery has af- forded and still affords the pre- text for official violence in Wash inston and elsewhere, their elemen- tary rights to food and shelter. and justice?
 The statement charged that To- cal and state officials had resorted to violence to intimidate the un- employed in countless instances.
 And now have you, Mir Presi- dent,. by your appeal to force, set the seal of official approval on this countrywide reign of terror against workers?" the staetment demanded.
 Anderson and his colleagues de- parted, declaring that they would "try again in two or three weeks"
 We will be back" Anderson said, i've really didn't expect any better treatment. But it was the gesture and the demonstration which was worth while despite the fact that after waiting an hour we were finally refused.
 Waldo Frank, novelist, was bit- ter at the presidents refusal to see the group.
 The delegation also included James Rorty, poet; William Jones, Baltimore; Elliot E. Cohen. former managing editor of the Menorah Journal. and secretary of the na- tional committee for the defense of political prisoners, Mobile. Ala.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11
Hoover Refused To
 Listen To Protests
 About Bonus Army
Hoover Abused the Bonus Men = What the Writers Said About That Refusal

Washington, Aug 11.-(UP)-A group of nationally known writers headed by Sherwood Anderson sought vainly to give President Hoover a statement attacking his use of force in the recent eviction of members of the bonus army en- camped in Washington.
 The group of writers was head ed by Sherwood Anderson. They were met at the White House by Theodore Joslin, the president s secretary, who told them the presi- dent had a crowded day and was too busy to, receive them.
 Subsequently, JosIin issued the following statement:
 II would like to talk to you as an individual rather than in an of- ficial capacity. want to give you my personal view as a fellow craftsman. It is your duty to spread the truth. If you do so you will relate that from 5000 to 1000 men, turning from their own leaders to the leadership of radi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11
Will Participate In K. Of C. Tribute
 To Its Founder
Letter of Acceptance Received Here To-day By Com mittee-- Memorial Mass Will Be Sung in Inn. maculate Conception Church With MOnsignor John J. McGivney as Celebrant

Most John G. Murray, archbishop of St Paul Minn, to special visit to his native city to tribute to fhe memory of fellow Waterburian, the late Rev Michael
 McGvney founder of the order of Knights of Columbus John F. Robinson, chairman of the Sheridan council committee selected to make arrangements for special services in honor of Father McGivney announced to-day that he had received letter of formal acceptance from Archbishop Murray who had been invited to deliver eulogy the occasion of the solemn high mass to sung the Church of the Immaculate Concep tion Saturday morning, September 10th
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11
Judge Landis Said To Be Investigating
 The Chicago Club

Pittsburg, Pa. Aug ,11-(U. P.) Judge K. M. Landis. commission CT of baseball, reportedly here to investigate charges that members of the Chicago National League baseball team gambled heavily on horse races, told the United Press to-day he had no statement to make on the subject.
 T always am Investigating something" Landis said at a hotel here where it was reported he had questioned Pitcher Guy Bush and Manager Charles Grimm, who suc- ceeded Rogers Hornsby.
 Grimm said Landis talked with him to-day but said nothing about gambling. In discussing a report that Bush was involved in the charges, Grimm said there was nothing to 1t. He said Bush would not be with the team if there was any basis for the re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11
Walker Case Starts
 With Bitter Words
tcontinued from Page D

governor concluded his short speech. and began vigorous and dramatic appeal to throw away the law books"
 Let's tackle this from a human and fair-minded standpoint" he said. Let's throw away the law books. Law is only a matter ol common sense, after all" Curtin was interrupted by the governor who broke in sharply
 ''I must confine this hearing tt evidence!"
 Curtin, aggressive. determined remarked quickly, I'm coming tc that the newspaper head. lines."
 Again the governor interrupted sharply, and declared in a tone ol rebuke, T must warn you to con. fine yourself to evidence" The attorney continued his argu. ment more mildly, while the gov ernor leaned close to M. Malvir Fertig, his personal counsel, and talked with him in whispers. Curtin's opening declaration was reminiscent of the bitter battling that occurred in New York while the Hofstadter committee was holding it's dramatic sessions deal ing with Walker.
 Curtin demanded, at the outset that his distinguished client be giv- en the right to call witnesses, de- claring this was his constitutional right.
 ..He has the right not only to hear them but to s-examine them," he declared.
 The mayor, during this colloquy sat holding his hand to his face In the high lights from the win- dows he appeared tired and worn.
 Curtin began again vigorous onslaught against the hearing it. self.
 T have heard it said." he cried. looking directly at the governor. ''that you are sitting here as q king-with full powers. We seek the right to cross-examine and call others in the mayors defense"
 The mayors counsel then quoted a court of appeals decision to sup- port his contention that ''the may or has a right to be heard"
 Martin Conboy, New York law yer whom Roosevelt called in to asaist him in legal decisions. movAd no4rer to the governor at this junc- ture and whispered to him.
 Justice seabury, as though bored with the procedure. gaxed out c window. The argument appeared not to interest him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11
ARCHBISHOP MURRAY TO DELIVER EULOGY AT McGIvNEY SERVICES ON SEPT. 10
EAGLES TO HOLD | SPECIAL MEETING
Committee on Fall Actiy- ities Will Hold Session
 Tomorrow Night
WILL SQUASH RUMORS

A special meeting of the special ly appointed emergency committee of the Waterbury Aerie of Eagles will meet tomorrow evening at tho club rooms for the purpose of dis cussing and adopting the society's program of fall activities.
 The meeting is expected to term mate number of rumors pub- lished and circulated concerning the financial status of the aerie. Due to the extended period of the depression and a natural decline in membership, temporary curtail- ment of activities owing to limited funds, the local branch of the F. o. B. Is now emerging from a crit ical period of it's history.
 President John E. Graham has named a representative committee of over 100 who have been invited to attend tomorrow evenings meet ing for the purpose of hearing and taking action on a number of rec ommendations. It Is expected that an official report will be made of the society's finances and action taken on a program of varied ac- tivities, which will bring the aerie to the front again as one of the city's most prominent fraternal or- ganizations.
 No aerie in the state has made the progress or shown such initi- ative as the Waterbury aerie in the past twenty-five years. The Eagles club, one of the best of its kind in this section of the country, rep re- sents a quarter of a century of hard work upon the part of its large membership. With the adop- ton of the new program of activ- ities, with its proposed bowling tournament, class limitations, social events and athletic attractions and the anticipated change for the bet ter in business. it is expected that the Eagles will formerly resume its place-out in front in the fraternal parade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11
WATERBURY PRODUCE
 MARKET
Furnished by Connecticut Depart ment of Agriculture-B. P.
 StorrS, Local Agent).

| (FurnlShed by Connecticut Depart ment of Agriculture-B. P.
 Storrs, Local Agent). Thursday, Aug. 11-Offerings at the morning market place were not as abundant as on Tuesday and Wednesday morning, but prices re- mained unchanged at the low levels declined to earlier in the week, or worked lower. Clearance was bet ter than on the two previous morn- ings, although all kinds of offer ings did not entirely sell out. Corn sold lower, mostly $1.O0 to $1.25 per 100 ears for best quality yellow varieties. There were a few sales early in the morning of high quality corn for $1.5O. Under grade stock went for buyers offers.
 Tomatoes sold lower, mostly 50 cents basket. There was some trading early in mid-season var ieties at 60 cents and some late cleanup sales at 40 cents. Potatoes were again too liberal to clear an sold at lower average prices. Apples remained weak and low. only a few Astrachans or Duchess selling as high as $1.00 per bushel. most sales of average No. being around 80 cents.
 Clapp's Favorite pears were in- creasing in supply and selling lower mostly around $1.25 per bushel. Few native peaches have been offered this week at the market place.
 (UnIcss otherwise stated quota. tions are based on sales of good Inerchantable produce 10 retailers by nearby growers or wholesaIcrs).
 FRUITS.
 Apples, Astrncllans, and Duchess. No. 1 .0O-1.OO bu.. No. 2 .4O..eO bu., shIppcd.in Williams .75.f.OO bu.; Cal. Gravcnsteins f.e5.f.7S bOx; hIueberrIes l.0O-5.OO crate; cantal0upcs. shipped.in $50 $50 crate; peaches. native .5O..7S k. bu., southern Gle. Delies f.15.i.5H bn.. EfbeFias a.ab.3.sO bu., peafs. Clap DIS Fayof1c f.aO f.oe bu.i Iliunis, native .5s.i9O .bu.
 vE0EThlskiIsb.
 licais. sflap .sO-f.O0 bu.. Ilmin i.55-1.gfl bu.. sileII ,f3.i.i)iD bu.i bects .e5-.no doz.j 1ruecolI .1z-.ev
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11
By ELMER o. wALzER

sNtOHlOeU FFeSS FluAUCAi EuItOrD ! sss New York. Aug 11.-(UP)-The '4toek market today experienced its most drastic reaction since the up- ward swing got under way July g.. is@ Selling gathered momentum in the afternoon. Early in the day .1eaders had made new highs on the movement, several reaching .xew 1892 highs.
 ]. As the session turned into the fourth hour net losses from the previous close ranged from frac- suons to more ? points. Declines from the highs ranged to more than points.
 Despite the volume of selling, the decline was orderly. Support de- veloped from time to time as the Accession caught buying orders .nlaced under the market. Up to 1 D. m. it had not attained scope enough to catch stops set by the cautious traders.
 Tn the rise since July 9 there have been 19 days of advance and ,& days of decline. Only two of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11
BY ROBERT VALLEY NEA Sarvion XVelfan

Copyright 1892 NEA Service Incl Chew a stick of gum. eat a piece of candy. partake of a cooling soft drink or strike a match to light your cigaret-
 Every time you do any of these things you are helping Uncle Sam raise money. by means of his new 1892 tax bill.
 However, these particular taxes are mostly painless to the consum- CT. They are small and in most cases the dealers are absorbing them and shouldering their cost. The per cent tax on chewing gum, treasury experts estimate, will yield $1,000,000 a year. This
 tax is only one-tenth of a cent on a b-cent package. Overlooking Uncle Sam collects from tho manu- facturers of cathartlc chewing gums as well as those who make the usual kind.
 On the average, every person in the United Btntes ehews moro than
 100 sticks Of chewing gum a year, and the same has n retail value of ttf4,0O0.0 .00O. say trade auth0ritles.
 Tho 2 per cent tax on candy is eatlpnted to yield s4,000. .000. It ap.
 piles Co candy of every descriptoiD. Including cnndy oouRbt drops.
 Tho various taxes on soft drinks are expected 10 yield s7.0ee, ,oeo. 1hefp C 6 ta< ef { t.f cents per
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11

bu.; cabbage .4O-.5O box; carrots .15-.25 doz.; caulifiower .75.1.5O box; celery, native rounds .40..75 doz., hearts .6O-.75 dOz.; corn .75- 1.25 (fcw higher) 100 ears; cu- cumbers .5O-.8O bu.; lettuce .4O- .6O box; onions .75..9O bu.; peppers, native .6O-1.OO bu.; potatoes, native .8O-.7O bu., shipped.in 1.1O. 1.2O cwt.; spinach .4O-.5O bu.; squash .25-.35 bu.; tomatoes, No. .4O-.6O # -bu.. No. 2 .25-.35 A-bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Conn. eggs per doz.; Ncwlaid Fancy .32; Special .3O-.32; Extra .28-.3O; Gathered .25-.2S; Newlaid Medium .2S; medium .23-.25; pull lets 20 -22; pewees IS IS h.. western .1S-.25; live, fowl .16..2O h., broilers, Rocks .18-.2O h., Reds .15-.1S h., Leghorns .14-.16 ID. 1; dressed, fowl .2O-.23 h., broilers .23-.25; rOasters .2S-.3O lb.
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT.
 Butcher stock, cows .O3-.O5 lb.. calves .O6-.O9 lb.; meats, beef .12- .17 lb., veal .11-.14 h., lamb .14- IF h., pork, lOins .12-.14 ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11

special ceremonies will be conduct ed at the McGivney family plot in old St Joseph's cemetery. Prayers will be said and a new wreath placed on the last resting place of two of Waterbury's illustrious sons. Rev Michael J. and Rt Rev Patrick J. McGivney.
 Some distinguished clergymen from all parts of the country and several laymen of national promi- hence are expected to visit Water bury to participate in the first gen. eral tribute to the founder of the order of Knights of Columbus, since "McGivney Day, June sth, 1901.
 The committee of arrangements is expected to issue several jm- portant statements of public inter- est within few days. A formal in- vitation to the knights throughout the United States will be read at the supreme convention in Wash ingtOn D. c. next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11

Rt Rev John J, McGivney of Bridgeport, recently promoted to the rank of monsignor and who has been supreme chaplain of the order since the death of his broth CT. 5Rt Rev Monsignor Patrick J. McGivney, who died in Paris in 1928, will be the celebrant of the mass. As previously announced three nephews of Monsignor Me- stsivney. Rev Leo Finn of Oakville, Rev Francis Finn of Wallingford and Rev Vincent Finn of South .Norwalk, will assist him. It is ex- spected that Rt Rev John J. Milan, bishop of Hartford, or Rt Rev Mau- rice F. McAuliffe, auxiliary bishop, and more than 200 clergymen from all parts of the state will attend the memorial services. Governor Wilbur L. Cross and the supreme officers of the Knights of Columbus have algo been invited.
 Following the church services
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11
LIBBY HOLMAN REYNOLDS BACK
 IN HIDING SPOT


 Baltimore, Md. Aug 11-UP)- Libby Hoyman Reynolds, once the toast of Broadway and now a widow with a murder trial looming ahead, was reported today back at Oakington, between Aberdeen and Havre De Grace after a trip re- ported to have taken her to Gen. terville, Md.
 Henry Taring of Aberdeen, de- putized to keep guard over the estate s"Oakington" declared he saw a speed boat containing three women and two men pull into the pier at the estate at about D. m. yesterday. One of the women he recognized as Mrs Reynolds; an- other was Mrs Louisa DA. Jenney of Washington, close friend of the torch singer" and the thir'l was an unidentified blonde.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11

testimony was based on what Clarke told him while Clarke was drunk.
 Lavender said he met Clarke in New Orleans and that they were roommates there. He testified Clarke took drug, Marijuana in cigarettes and that on numerous occasions he received money for peddling the drug"
 "Haden and I left New Orleans by freight train and hitch-hiked for Miami," the witness continued. When got to Miami he had been drinking and was despondei It was then he told me he contem- plated suicide"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-11
BYRD FLAGSHIP IS IN HARBOR

Boston, Aug 11-(uP)-The 6s which sine Wi win bs Hear Admiral Ricb.' ard p. nyrd's nansnlp en ms nsxs M Antarctic expedition, was et the Boston navy yard to-day after q s5s4smiie cruise from oakIand'
 iioardIng Che vessel at ths har- boz entrance. late yesterday, Ans mifal Dyra greeted Capeein yens janliD J. Larson Of Alameda, Cniif. nn0 others ef tbe crew, many ef wIlgn VIII accompany hIn on the Polar expedition nest year.