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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06
s. Fitch
 at Lions Club
Talked on Credit at Noon
 Meeting To-day

Louis S. Fitch. manager of the Waterbury Association of Credit Men and former member of the Rotary Club, delivered an interest ing address on Credit" to the Lions Club this noon at their week Iy meeting and luncheon at the Hotel Elton.
 Attorney J. Warren Upson, chair man of the Job Aid committee, gave a brief summary of the work of that committee.
 President pr Glenn Sweet an nounced that there will be meet ing of the board of directors We'd nesday evening at the home or Louis WenZel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06
BRIGHTSPOTS
 IN BUSINESS
(By United Press)

' New York, Oct 6.-tUP)-Sales of W. T. Grant Co, chain stroe op- orators, in September totaled $5,-. 662,094, against $5,569,7S3 in Sep tember, 1891. gain of 1.6 per cent.
 Dayton, O.-Frigidaire Corp, sub sidiary of General Motors, report ed to-day gain of 43 per cent in volume sales during September, compared wiht August.
 Detroit-A sharp increase in foreign shipments during Septem- Der was reported by Graham Paige Motors Corp. overseas trade being G6 per cent over August and 63 per cent over September, 1881.
 Langley, $. C.--Langley cotton mills. closed since March. will re- sume operations Monday. giving employment to 800 workers, 1t was announced.
 New London, conn.-Palmer Brothers, largest manufacturers of comfortables for bedding in the United Staets. have stepped up production 800 per cent since Aug 1, l.. W. Jackson. vice president, reported.
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 DctrDit--A gain of 27 per cent In shipments of the Do Soto Motor corn in September. as compared with August. and i3 per cent. coni- pared with September, 1881, was reported by officials.
 Tampa. Jria.--work in tho Flor. ida rifeua afaa within the next few weeks will provide employment for i.000 persons. citrus growers naid lo.days
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06
BANK CLEARINGS.

New York, Oct 6-UP)-Bank clearings in leading cities of the United States rose nearly q billion dollars during the last week, .Dun's Review reported today.
 The total was placed at $4.S78,- S40,000. This was 45 per cent be- low those of last year, however. because disturbed financial condi- tions at important eenters then ac- casioned exceptionally heavy ex- change.
 The rise for the week was large ly accounted for by the heavy monthly and quarterly settlements due at this time, and larger a. mounts of these payments, Dun's reported. Clearings at New York this week amounted to $3,275.261.- OOO."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06
VICE-CONSUL GENERAL AT TRIAL HERE
SEEK AGREEMENT WITH BRITISH
Reopen Irish land Annuity Question OctO-
 Der IA

Dublin, oct 6.-UP)-Eamon de Valera is prepared to try" to reach an agreement with the Brit ish government on Anglo-Irish diff faculties, he said today when he re- turned from London after brief conference with cabinet ministers.
 "The negotiations were only an initial step," De Valera said. Con tinuation of discriminatory tariff duties do not provide first condi- tions for a satisfactory settlement. However, I am prepared to try"
 De Valera conferred at length with Vice President Sean T. O'Kel- ley, Finance Minister Sea McEntee, and Defense Minister Frank Aiken before debarking from his steam CT, It was agreed at London to reopen negotiations on the land an- nuities. question october IA if pos sible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06

nels on the Northfeld road. Those who rode were Dr M. Hrminway Merriman. N. r. H.; Jack Prestige, honorary huntsman: James Fus- arlo and Charles Deylln, whippers in, Miss Margaret Howe of Liteh. field. Frank Adams and Miss Eliza. beth Chase,
 Another hunt will be held Sun. day.
 The Dramatic club of the Water. town high school met Tuesday in he school library, 4 progra n committee WIS elected aH followsi Miss Bnrbnrh Billings and Fred sriek Camp.
 The Femi.moDihly moersag of ihe Lions eiUb will be he'd ih's evening Ri the Nnlt BOy House hl Adf switch, Dinner will ba served at efit o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06
By LEMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor)

New York. Oct e-(UP)AThe stock market moved over jagged route today and ended in a mild rally brought on by short covering.
 Margin selling at the opening brought irregularity that was soon overcome. A rally lated was fol- lowed by a rather sharp setback in the early afternoon when wheat broke at Chicago and Winnepeg. Another rally was followed by a decline and another rally before the close.
 Chicago wheat closed with net losses of 1 1-8 to 1 1-2 cents a bushel, while cotton, influenced by adverse weather and anticipation of a bullish government crop esti-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Oct 6-(UP)-The local daily wool market report issued to- day by the Boston U. s. Agricul- ture Department bureau follows:
 "Only very moderate volume of wool Is moving, but prices are mostly steady. Most inquiries are for small quantities although an occasional mill Is steadily buying q moderate volume. In spite of the dullness, some grades show q strengthening tendency when n buyer comes into the market for more than a small quantity. Strict ly combing 4SS, sos territory wool has recently brought S9-42 cents, secured basis"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06
$25, ,O00 Action
 Reaches Settlement
Narration Conference" Brings End to Suit Brought By Edward Goodens Against Balone & Neagle or SOuthingtOn

ference lasted throughout the day, and was resumed this morning until this afternoon.
 The case in which damages Of $25,O00 were sought, was based on the permanent injuries of the plain tiff, Goodens, is alleged to have received when the trolley car he was operating collided with de- fendants truck in Hamden.
 The plaintiff, motorman, sus- tained severe injuries to his legs, and body and head which arc al- legged to be permanent In nature. Attorney John H. Cassidy and Att torney William T. Keavney. Jr. ap- peared for the plaintiff. Goodens. Attorney E. R. Brumley for the Connecticut Co and Watrous, Hew- it, sheldon and Gumbart of New Haven represented the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06

The marathon conference en- gagged in by counsel in the case of Edward Goodens and the Con- necticut Co against Balloue x Neagle, Inc, of Southington, final ly reached a conclusion in superior court this afternoon when a set clement of the case was announced. Counsel commenced discussing the case yesterday morning when it was assigned for a trial The con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06
IN MAINE IS BEING ASKED
 BY DEFEATED MAN

Martins reasons for taking this action were:
 l. Attorney General Clement F. Robinson's recent investigation of alleged irregularities in the ballot. ing in 10 AroostOok county vil~ lages.
 2. That officials refusal to make public the evidence uncovered dur ing the inquiry.
 3. Use of the words "appear to be elected" rather than the con. ventional "are elected" by the gov error and his council in the decla- rations of election which they is' sllc1..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06
BEET FACTORIES OPEN

Denver, Colo, oct 6-CUP)-- Western beet sugar factories open ing this week will put thousands of unemployed back to work and pour millions of dollars into farm CTS pockets.
 With Billings, Montana, and Lowell, Wyoming, factories under way, 227 more sugar beet receiv- ing stations of the Great Western Sugar company in Colorado and Nebraska opened yesterday. assur- ing operation of all 22 companies factories by the weekend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06
-~-----=-------------s-----s-~ JAP ARMY IS
 GETTING GIFTS

Toki0. Oct g.-UP) ~-sinca the MnBeburinn conflict, the Japanese lowing military supplies;
 FlhyselEht airplnnea, . cans mons, i7s mnchInp guns, | auto mobiles and one nrmofed tank, :.
 The wHr department estimated The value Of the gifts t0dny ht g,s 5ss,gso yen labont ti,44b,fe6j.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06

Augusta, Me, Oct 6-UP)-A general recount of all votes cast in the gubernatorial contest of last months Maine barometer cleo tion, which gave the state its first democratic governor in IS years, appeared possible to-day.
 Senate President Burleigh Mar tin, republican gubernatorial nom- inee who lost to former Mayor Louis J. Brann of Lewiston by the thin margin of about 2,O0O votes, has announced he will seek an "in- spcction" of the ballots with a view to asking general recount if the evidence warrants it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06
DeCicco Appears
 For Estate Of Ec0 Pietro Perugini
Sl0.O0O Suit Against Connecticut Company Goes Be- fore Judge and Jmy-neath of Perugini Laid to NegIigence on Part of Car Operator

Dauch, who represent the Italian governments representative in this state, the deceased, 50 years of age. was waiting to board south bound trolley when he was struck by the car. The defendant is held negligent on the groundss that no warning bell or signal of approach was given and that the defendants trolley was being operated at an excessive rate of speed. Attorney F.. R. Brumley appears for the de- fendant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06
RABSON REPORT.

Halifax, N. S.. Oct 6-(UP)- Business and the stock market have passed their worst periods and we are headed for period of cheap money and slowly improv- ing business, Roger w.. Babson. told the United Press today.
 Babson, who is visiting here: suggested separate tariffs between the maritime provinces and United States as a stimulus to trade, partf- cularly to that of the maritime provinces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06
AUTO ACCIDENT
 ON BETHANY ROAD

Joseph Mazukaitis. an employe Of the Armour company, suiiereu injuries about the head ana race early this afternoon when ms car was involved in an accident on the Bethany road. The machine skidded and went off the highway. Mazu- kaitis. who resides at 677 Nor!h Waterbury and taken to st Mars hospital for treatment. He VIII he kept under observation TOT n day or two.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06

dividend of the Commonwealth Edison company was declared by inc board Of directors to.day when they voted tho reauiar ti.2s per share paya ble Nov i to holders Of record October 10.
 st Peiersb.rg. Fia.-- iteopenins of resort hotels here this month viii rive employment Co 5000 per. s0Jv, providing q weekly pnyroll Of e22b.000. Hotel mon snld e i5 per cent inercara In tourist bust. ness over 1884 is indihatsds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-06
Four Witnesses
 Testify in Case

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The Washington times., 1932-12-17
RAIL STABILITY
PLANS BACKED
BY BUSINESS
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Members Urge Easing
CurbS on Carriers

Designed to put the railroads
on q sound basis, a 12-point pro
gram has been approved by an
overwhelming vote Of the bust
ness organizations in the mem
bership of the United States
Chamber Of Commerce, it was
announced today.
Broadly speaking, the program
calls for the restoration Of rail
road credit through changes in
rate making policies, removal Of
unnecessarily hampering restric-
tions upon railroad management,
and the establishment Of fair
conditions Of railway regulation.
Rate Quick Changes Asked i
Specifically. the Chamber ap-
proved, among other things, the
retroactive repeal Of the recap
ture clause of the Interstate Com!
merce act, opening of water and
highway transportation to the
railroads on an equal basis with
water and highway carriers, and
amendment of the long-and-short-
haul clause to place upon the
railroads responsibility for deter
mining whether proposed rates
would be reasonably compensa-
tory.
Another recommendation is
that railroads should be allowed
to establish new rates quickly
in order to meet competition
from other forms of transports
ton.
To Meet Conditions
Railroad management should
make special efforts to accommo
date rates to current economic
conditions, and regulatory author
tiles should permit such rates to
be promptly effective, according
to another recommendation.
While business organizations In
each of the 48 States are repre-
sented in the returns, the chamber
said it would not take steps tc
make effective the new railroad
policy to which it has been com
mitted by its constituent mem
berS. .-
The Washington times., 1932-12-17
BILL PUTS
RESTRICTIONS
ON BREWERS
VoIstead Act Penalties and
Other Regulations to Be
Kept in Effect

Many restrictions on the max.
ing of 80 per cent beer are i'm.
posed in the bill reported by the
House Ways and Means Commit.
tee, the final text of the bin today
disclosed. '-
Brewers must first qualify for
permits to manufacture beer
under internal revenue laws and
also must obtain permit under
the Volstead law.
Severe Penalties Kept
The severe penalties now in the
Volstead law against unlawful
manufacture Of liquor are adopted.
Licenses may be revoked for
failure to obey the law.
Permits cannot be issued for
manufacture of beer in dry States,
nor can beer be shipped into dry
States.
Any persons who orders or buys
beer containing over 80 per cent
alcohol, to be transported over
State lines, Is subject to six
months imprisonment and $1,000
fine, with the maximum penalty
for each subsequent OffenSe .
years Imprisonment.
Prosecutions Provided
All seizures and forefeitures
may be prosecuted under the Vol
stead law.
The license fee for brewers is
81, 900. Under pre-prohibition law
it was $50 If the brewer made less
than 500 barrels q year; 500 q
year If more.
Beer may be sold in or from
bottles, casks, barrels, kegs, or
other containers, but must be
labelled and sealed as provided by
the commissioner Of alcohol. Re
failing would be controlled by the
States.
Numerous other regulations in
the old internal revenue laws,
which were not repealed during
prohibition, are revived.
The Washington times., 1932-12-17
Staying HOLDS
MRS, FRAZIER

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. II
iUN.S.).-A mother of five chill.
dren who whipped out pistol in
the downtown section and shot
and killed the pretty 27-year-old
secretary of her husband Ito pro-
tect my home" was held for mur.
der here today.
Mrs. c. r. Frazier, ii, wife Of
the Federal narcotic agent for
Florida and Georgia, emptied her
revolver into the body of Manona
Murfell, Frazier's stenographer, as
the young woman emerged from
the poStoffice building late yes
terday.
Five bullets struck Miss Murrell.
She died instantly.
Mrs. Frazier said today:
T 81 did It to protect my home.
II / hadn't shot her, my sons
would have, I didn't want
them to get In trouble"
She. surrendered after the
shooting, standing with empty
pistol over the woman's body
until a policeman took her in
charge.
Frazier and his three other
children were on a hunting trip.
Mrs. Frazier was quoted as
saying:
..1m glad I did it and I hope
she's dead. She tried to break
p. mp my home and I meant to
In her"
The Washington times., 1932-12-17
UNIONS PONDER
RAILS PLEA

CHICAGO, Dec. II QN.S).
In an effort to break the dead
lock which has developed in the
joint railroad wage conference,
the 1900 general chairmen Of the
81 major brotherhoods today de-
liberated over q reply to the latest
demand Of the management COM
mittee.
Before proceeding any further
in the negotiations the repre-
sentatives Of the management
last night requested the labor
leaders to define specifically the
powers with which they have
been clothed by the rank and file
Of the unions.
The reason for this new demand
was taken to be that the labor
delegates during the present con-
ference have rejected the manage
mentS' proposals largely on the
ground that their authorization
was limited to dealing only with
the restricted question Of extend
ing the current 10 per cent pay
reduction for a definite period.
Thus, the managenents' SuggeS-
ton that the reduction be pro-
longed for another six months,
with the provision that the exten
sion would remain in force indefi-
nitely if the entire wage dispute
were carried to q governmental
arbitration board, was rejected.
The Washington times., 1932-12-17
Veterans Carry Fight
For Burns to CapitaI

BOSTON, Dec. II TN.S).-H
Z they send him back to the
chain gang it will mean two
j deaths; he can't stand it again,
neither can /.
As Mrs. Katherine M. Burns,
aged mother of the fugitive from
Georgia, sent this message today
from her Pittsfield home, war
veterans Of M a SIS "a c huse It S
launched a united drive on three
fronts to prevent the extradition
of their buddy" Robert Elliott
Burns from Newark, N. j., to
.Gergia.
Joseph II. Hanken, former State
commander Of the Veterans Of
Foreign Wars, delegated to repre-
sent the Bay State veterans,
planned to leave tomorrow for
Washington in an effort to halt
Burns return to Georgia. In
washington Hanken expected to
make. a plea to Admiral Robert
1E. Coontz, commander in chief Of
the ". r. w., and to interview
CongreSSmen fron Georgia.
The second line Of attack was
photographic appeal to President
elect Franklin D. Roosevelt, while
q third was q, personal appeal by
Hanken to Governor A. Harry
Moore Of New Jersey.
Burns is a former PittSfield vet
efan who saw active service in
France with the 14th Engineers.
His mother, Mrs. Katherine M.
Burns was under the care Of a
physician today.
The Washington times., 1932-12-17
TRANSFER
WINS APPROVAL

Transfer of the National Cap
ital Park and Planning Commits
sion from it's status Of an indie
pendent office to the Jurisdiction
of the Interior Department, as rec
commended by President Hoover's
departmental reorga ganization pro
gram, wins the approval of the
planning body, the commission
announced today.
Approval was voiced following
discussion late yesterday by mem
bers of the commission in
monthly meeting Of what effect
such a transfer would have of
the functioning Of the planning
body. They favor the change on
the condition, however, that "the
commissions independence as to
special functions with which it
is now charged by law, be diff
nitely protected following the
precedent set by the National
Forest Reservation Commission
when it was assigned to the De-
partment of Agriculture.
The Washington times., 1932-12-17

less persons to missions, where
they sought food, lodging and
clothing.
The Volunteers of America in
the 400 block of Pennsylvania
Ave. N. W., prepared to feed ap-
proximately 1900 persons during
the day and accommodate 125
with lodging. The Salvation
Army planned to feed about 500
and house 300.
Airplane travel in and out of
washington was at a standstill,
with indications that there would
be no flying schedule tomorrow.
Schedules Maintained
Railroads and bus lines, how
ever, maintained schedules except
for some short delays, which
The Washington times., 1932-12-17
DEFENDS
INSULL DEAL

NEW YORK, Dec. II G.N.S0.
Owen D. Young, chairman Of the
board Of General Electric. after
testifying for three hours yeSter-
day concerning his relations with
Samuel insult, fugitive power
magnate, was to be the first wit
ness again today in the insult
bankruptcy hearing before Federal
Referee John E. Joyce.
Young characterized the elder
insult as a man Of earnest pur.
pose who was the victim Of his
own confidence. He said:
"The most you can say about
the old man is that he had too
much confidence in this COuntH
and in his own companies"
Throughout his examination
Young defended his course in ne
gotiating solely with New York
and Chicago bankers to save the
insult empire. He said his course
in trying to save a customer Of
General Electric on one side was
consistent with saving the invest
ors on the other side"
The Washington times., 1932-12-17
Burns Not to Be
A TruSty Again.

II Robert Elliott Burns, fugi-
tive from a Georgia chain gang,
is returned to Georgia he win
not be a "trusty" again, but in
stead a gun man." wearing
chains and under shotgun guard.
That's how Warden j. Harold
Hardy, Of the -Troup county
(Ga.1 chain gang, who passed
through Washington yesterday en-
route to Newark, NJ. j., feels
about Burns. Warden Hardy car
ried with him extradition papers
to the governor Of New Jersey
from the governor Of Georgia.
Burns escaped twice from the
Georgia gang.
The Washington times., 1932-12-17


new novel, THE Stoic," which
will fall into line after "The
Financier" and THE Titan"
completing that triology Of the
life of Frank Catherwood
which began 20 years ago. He
explained:
"The world has been just as
crazy for 100 years past, or $50
years, as it was q thousand
years ago under the cOmpuIsiOn
of the medieval church. Is
there chance now for it to re-
cover? I hope not. BY that
1 mean I hope it never gets
back to the insanity 1t was
experiencing up to 1929.
The Washington times., 1932-12-17
BILL GAG
UNDER BAN
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method of distribution and tax.
Efforts may be made to attach a
sales tax rider" but 1t appeared
doubtful that this could be done.
Majority Leader Rainey I'D of
Illinois reiterated his prediction
that the beer bill will pass. Some
of the drys, however, are hopeful
Of beating the measure on the
sole ground that a member cannot
keep his oath to support the Con-
Stitution and legaliZe beer.
To Pass, Says Collier
Representative Collier said he
thought the House would approve
the measure.
Representative Lea said:
"T do not think we can do
any more i'm the House about
wine at present. The parlia-
mentary situation debarS us
from offering an amendment on
the beer bill.
'Tt appears that the next
move will be made to attempt
to amend the bill If and when
it gets to the Senate. II that
fails, we will look forward to the
next session."
Most of the California repre-
SentativeS Of wine makers and
grape growers left washington for
New York. Reports they planned
to see PreSident-elect Franklin D.
Roosevelt were denied by leaders
of the House California delega'
tion.
The Washington times., 1932-12-17
ROOSEVELT AID.
: SOUGHT BY
VETERANS
Many Influential People Ex-
pscted to Testify for
Chain Gang Victim
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very hard to find me. They've
forgotten all about me-"
Now the little man finds himself
In jail. He sits in his cell and Is
very glad to see visitors.
His remarks include:
Fl am banking on the sense
Of justice of the people Of New
Jersey to save me from certain
death In Georgia. Il ask them
TO stand as o bulwark to help
me i'm my hOu1 Of need. i am
an. honest man being perSe-
Ctted by a State Of this Union
...I ask the people of this
country to arise and help me
IN my hour Of need. On my
fathers grave I pledge the
people that / am not o crimi-
nal"
It was II years ago that Burns
stole $5.85, and thus incurred the
wrath of the law. Today he is
wealthy as the result Of the sale
Of his book and the picture pro
ceedS..
The Washington times., 1932-12-17

er was pro- GOV. LA TOILETTE
nounced insane three weeks
ago, the governor specified that
he was to be confined by the
State board of control until
his mind is restored and he Is
ready for society"
Kruger and his brother,
sought during the World War
as draft evadersA engaged in a
battle with more than SO depu,
ties in which one was slain.
The Washington times., 1932-12-17
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in intensity and move northeast
ward, causing northeast gales
from Sandy Hook to Virginia
Capes this afternoon.
Shifting gales were expected
from Sandy Hook to Boston to-
night with rain or snow
Temperature At 1S
The snow blowing in from the
north on the breast of an ice
laden wind was accompanied by
Subfreezing temperatures which,
during the forenoon, hovered
around the 18-degree mark.
Snow and low temperatures,
just four degrees above the low
for the winter established yes
terday, sent hundreds Of home
The Washington times., 1932-12-17

years OF u
life sentence
imposed for
firs t-degree
murder, has
been granted
a conditional
p ar d on by
Governor La
Toilette, who
declared the
cOnVlCC was b
"V m OF
W a r hys-
terra"
B u t be-
cause Krueg-
The Washington times., 1932-12-17
Highways Violating
Zone Rule, CHARGED

Charging that highway changes
recently authorized by Federal
and District authorities have re-
suited in violation of coming
regulations, the National Capital
Park and Planning Commission
early next week will propose to
the District Zoning Commission
that it investigate such viola
tionS.
This action was determined
upon at the planning body's
monthly meeting at the Navy
Building late yesterday.