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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-15

escaped he had plenty of time to make a getaway before the guards became suspicious. He just walked off and never came back"
 Hardy charged Burns created out of his mind many of the tortures he described in T Am a Fugitive From a Georgia Chain Gang"
 "We do have stocks at the camp" Hardy said, but we never have had sweat box. have been in charge of the camp since 1918. During that time no prisoner was whipped, as Burns claimed in his book" '.
 "He was a pretty good prisoner, Hardy said. We had very little trouble with him, except that he escaped twice.
 Hardy said Burns published statements that if he were captured and returned, the guards would make his life unbearable were en- tirely without foundation.
 "There will be no extra punish ment," the warden declared. T don't know what the prison con- mission will decide, but usually an escape adds one year to the mini mum period of sentence. For in- stance--Burns was sentenced to 2 10 10 yeara. His first secape makes his minimum sentence 8 years and the second would make a Swear minimum.
 "In fact" Hardy added, "about the only true part of the book is the fact that Burns really is a fugitive"
 The warden said his camp now contained 100 prisoners including 87 negroes. He was notified at midnight last night that Burns had been arrested. The prison com mission executive ordered him to go to Atlanta to-day prepared to go to Newark for tho prisoner.
 Burns was convicted on charge of robbing a grocery store. He and two confederates allegedly stole e total of $5.sO in cash from the store register. That was $1,03 for each member of the group. Burns testified during the trial that his confederates forced him to participate in the robbery against his will.
 Newark, N. J.. Dec 16--(UP)- Robert Elliott Burns. convicted author, was jailed in refauIt of S25, ,OO0 bail today as a fugitive from q Georgia chain gang.
 Judge Harold Simandi ordered him held after arraignment pend- ing action of Georgia authorities who have sent officers to seek his extradftion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-15
England Joyous
 After Paying Up
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(Continued from Page D ed walls was 6 sheet of paper which was posted, containing the banks weekly statement.
 The gold was earmarked as be- longing to the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States. The Bank of England notified the Fed eral Reserve that 1t now owned the gold, and instructed the federal re- serve to place the amount to the credit of J. P. Morgan and Com pany, financial agents of the Brit ish treasury in the United States. Tho Morgans House will send 1t to the United States treasury at once.
 Brokers already were arranging for shipment of the gold in small consignments to the United States, since insurance could not be ar- ranged for shipment of such a large amount at one time. The gold probably will be sent across the Atlantic in about dozen ship ments perhaps starting on several liners due to sail in the next few days.
 Great Britain considered herself in & very favorable position for war debts adjustment in making the $95,550,000 payment to the United States due to-day.
 During the debts debate in the house of commons last night not a speaker urged that the government should default. The majority show ed. however, that they did not fav- or further payment without revi- sion.
 It was apparent that Great Bri- tain found herself in much bet ter position by making to-days payment, and through the fall of the Herriot government and de- fault on the French debt install- ment.
 David Lloyd George. wartime prime minister and still the fire brand of British politics, was re- ported ready to ask publication of details of cabinet proceedings which led to the Anglo-American debt settlement negotiated by Stan ley Baldwin. The report caused a sensation in political circles.
 Prime Minister Ramsay Mas donald would have to ask the kings permission to publish the re- port.
 Baldwin said he favored publi- cation. but Chancellor of the Ex- chequer Neville Chamberlain thought 1t would set 6 "bad prece- dent"
 Lloyd George charged that the United states repudiated President WiisGei,s signature of the Versail- les treaty. He called on the British government to tell the United States that war debts must cease. He nnaaIaN fn urffafts fa ~As.. Nua the strangie hold of these debts."
 IT the United States had stood " Wilson's signature. the whole
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Entrance to the store was gained through a coal chute. The money was taken from a cash register. Az the visitors prowled about the place gathering up merchandise they touched off the burglar alarm. The gong aroused the neighbor- hood and brought Oficer Magro to the scene. No one was found on the premises when a search was made. An inventory, however, showed later that the cash register had been robbed.
 The car had been stolen from a garage on Lincoln street. The police checked up on this detail and returned the machine to its surprised owner.
 About three years ago the late Patrolman Thomas Murphy made a sensational capture of two men,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-15
France Was in
 Better Condition
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France is defaulting on $19,000, 900. is expected hero to make for more favorable consideration of the British case.
 The 3.306 per cent interest rate charged Britain contrasted with 1.64 per cent for France, also Is an important factor.
 Treasury and Commerce Depart ment officials feel that Frances default is "the least excusable or any European nation" from the fi- nancial point of view. They hold 1t due primarily to the acute po- litical situation and strong nation- alistic feeling in France. On the economic side they pointed to these facts:
 1. France has $3.260,000. 900 of gold against Britain's $678,000,00o
 2. France's outstanding public debt is $18,000,000,000, Britain's Is $36,113.000,000.
 8. France has balanced her budget for the coming fiscal year and has steadily reduced an un- favorable trade balance. France has only about one-sixth as much unemployment as Britain, although their populations are about the same.
 {. The current debt payment on which France is defaulting is equivalent to only four per cent of
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(Continued from Page D Immaculate Conception, Rev John Loughran, also of the same staff, and Rev William O'Shea of St Michael's church, Waterville, were heard mentioned. To-day the names of Rev John Dillon and Rev Charles M. Carty of Hartford, a native of this city, were reported as being pushed forward by their friends.
 None of the Catholic clergy, as far as can be learned, are actively campaigning for themselves but are being suggested by their friends.
 Two more names of Waterbur- ians who are candidates for the post of Senate doorman which Is to be given the Brass City were also heard to-day. The first two in the race were former City Sher- if Eugene Crosby and Frank Sta- plcton.
 To-day's new candidates were John Kelly, well known local ex- serviceman, and Henry McGrath, one of the younger and most ac- tiNo uNAiOSAaLS VI bhO oASOhiyA section.
 It was originally reported that Waterbury was to be given two posts in the Senate, one of door, man and one of messenger. Now its is understood that only one post, that of doorman, has been awarded this city.
 As there are two democratic sem ators from Waterbury who will sit in the 1883 session, 1t is expected that they will get together and de- eide on the man to be picked.
 Father McCuen and Father Loughran are well known in the city and held in high esteem. Father O'Shea of St MichaePs Is q brother of Rev Francis O'Shea. acting pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Father Dillon is a curate at the Church Of St Francis Xavier and is well and favorably known throughout the city. Interest following the men, ton of his name to-day was great. Father Carty of Hartford was born in the Brooklyn section of Waterbury and is a member of one of the city's best known families.
 Mayor Hayes to-day had not de- cided upon whom he will recom- mend for the chaplain's position. It is expected that he will confer with the two local senators first before reaching Q decision. The position carries g. salary of $6O0. plus mileage fees of 10 cents per mile. The chaplain merely deliv- CTS the prayer which opens the daily sessions of the Senate and is then free to resume his usual church duties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-15
Nine Nations Will
 Make Debt Payments
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other means of payment except in dollars and said Poland pro- foundly regrets 1t has bene found impossible to find 6 solution satis- factory to both governments"
 Debtor nations are expected to insist on an immediate adjustment. Warning has come from Britain that the present debt installment, paid reluctantly, is the last to be expected under the present arr engagement.
 The fact that Britain is paying while France defaults is interpre- tatcd here as a break in the unit ed front" which will make 1t easier for the United States to deal with each separately. Officials freely intimate that 1t will receive prefer ential treatment.
 Will Deal With Them
 Washington, Dec 15-(UP)- The United States will carry on business as usual with nations which have defaulted war debt payments, Secretary of Treasury Mills said to-day after announce ment of the payment of $95,550,- 900 due from Great Britain.
 The British ambassador, Sir Ronald Lindsay, called at the treasury to inform Mills that the $95,550,000 installment had been paid. A number of smaller Euro pean countries which owe smaller amounts here expected to make their payments through the Feder- al Reserve Bank in New York later during the day.
 Mills said nothing could be done about the defaults by France and other countries.
 "Their default will increase the deficit for the fiscal year 1893 by the mount they fail to pay" he said.
 They Will Pay
 Washington, Dec 15-CUP)- Minister Ferdinand Veverka of Czech oslovakia formally notified the state department to-day that his country would meet It's war debt payment of $1,500,00 He planned to telephone the National City Bank of New York, Czecho- slovakia's fiscal agent, instructions to transfer the money to the U. 5. Treasury.
 Lithuania Pays
 Washington, Dec 1b---U. P) - Lithuanian Minister Bronius Balu- tis paid his governments war dept installment of $32.388.01 to the treasury to-day with a check on local bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-15
EIGHTEEN P0STMASTERS LOSE POSITIONS
Legion Auxiliary
 Visits Newington
Distribute Smokes and Magazines to III Vets al
 Government Hospital

Members of Corp coyle post, aux Hilary, American Legion. will jour- ney to the veterans hospital at Newington to-day to present the vets with cigars. cigarettes, maga- zines and jig-saw puzzles. Those making the trip are. Miss Victoria Liebreich. president or the auxiii- ary, Mrs John lnglis, MrB Ellen Fallowell and Mrs Paul Reed.
 Plans for to-day's event were completed at a meeting last night. if was voted to donate $26 to the state auxiliary general fund and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-15
Burglar Alarm Had
 Scared Them Off
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who attempted to loot the same warehouse. Single-handed Offlcer Murphy cornered them as they were attempting to smash open the front door with a crowbar. As one of the mon leaped onto the run ming board of a parked truck standing few feet from the door the policeman covered him with his gun and prevented not only a getaway. but what was an ad- mittediy a desperate effort to fight 1t out. On the seat of the truck was found loaded "gat." The two men were convicted and sen- tenced. One escaped from the New Haven county jail. He was cap tured fin Canada, but again escaped by forcing him way out of Jail. He was recaptured in New Haven and is now serving a term in states prison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-15
Warden of Prison
 Camp on Way
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The warden feels that Burns book. describing the alleged hor- TOTS of his gang capp, may be q good story, but that it Is lacking in veracity. Hardy charged Burns with falsely retouching the details of his escape to make 1t appear daring.
 Burns toucheds up the story and made himself appear a hero." Hardy said. He spoke in a slow, smooth drawi. There wasn't any thing daring about hi sescape.
 He was a trusty and water boy for the gang. He was away from all the guards sometimes as long as an hour because he had to ar- range for water supply. When he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-15

her annual expenditures on arma- ments.
 6. France. pays an interest rate of only 1.64 per cent on her debt to the United states while Britain Is paying 3.306 per cent. France paid no interest at all during the first five years after the war. TO date Britain has repaid tho U. 5. $1,911.79s.299 against Frances $488.075,891. although the original total of their debts was nearly the same.
 Treasury officials and govern ment economists believe in com- mon with many business leaders that revision of war debts would improve international trade and help restore world stability.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-15
BY RICHARD D. MCMILLAN United Press Stan COrrespOndcnt)

BY RICHARD D. MCMILLAN United Press Staff Correspondcnt)
 Paris, Dec 15-(U. P.) France found little consolation to-day in her default on the $19,261, 432 debt payment due the United States. placing her with Russia, Turkey, and a few other debtors subse- quenly hard pressed in world fin- ancial markets.
 The French were frankly wor- ried over Washington's outward calm over the default. behind which they saw yelled threats that congress might forbid further sale of French bonds in the United States.
 There were indication that tho next government would make early overtures to Washington for re- opening of debt negotiations. If Premier Edouard Herriot Is asked to form a new ministry, which ap- peared likely, he was expected to submit new project to parliament for paying tho annuity due to-day, with reservations.
 President Leburn speeded his efforts to find 6 new premier, and 1t appeared that France would have a new government before Sunday. The president was expect ed to extend the first invitation to form cabinet late to-day or to- morrow.
 It was expected generally that Herriot, whose cabinet was over thrown when q hostile chamber of deputies voted for default would be the first political leader able to find a parliamentary majority.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-15
Young Aviator
 Trying to Beat
 Out Amy Johnson

Croydon Airdrome, England, Dec 15-CUP)-Victor Smith, 10 year old aviator, left Croydon to- day in an attempt to beat the record flight of four days, six hours and 53 minutes from Eng land to Cape Town held by Amy Johnson. Smiths home is in South Africa.
 Miss Johnson, on flight back from the Cape hoping to beat the 20 day record for the round trip held by the Duchess of Bedford. was reported en route to oran. AL geria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-15

S5 to the Salvation Army for its Christmas baskets fund. The Christmas party of the auxiliary will be held at the Legion home on the 23d at 1 o'clock. The commit tee in charge of the party includes Miss Liebreich, Mrs Reed, Miss Anna Dillon, Miss Margaret Dillon, Mrs John Inglis, Miss Olive Inglis, Mrs Joseph DiPietro, Mrs Mary Mellon, Miss MoIlie O'Connor and Mrs Daniel J. Mahaney.
 The 11th anniversary of the auxiliary will be observed in Janu- hry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-15
Catholic Club
 Discusses Church
Relation Between Religion and Mexican State One Of
 Meeting Topics

Carthy, Miss 0enevleve CaroIan, Miss Margaret Carroll, Mss Mar Ruorite 0un1hannn, Mss Rose Ciarlxin, Miss Marie clifford. Miss Mae Green, Miss Ruth Barry, and Miss Helen Doran-
 Rev John Hayes. curate at the Immaculate Conception church. will be principal speaker at the January meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-15
Rev Mir Lowell To Close
 Lecture Course Tonight

owing to the heavy schedule of events during the week before Christmas, 1t has been decided to bring the book reviews on the eco- homie situation to Q close this evening. when Mir Lowell will re- view the book "A Planned Society" by George Soule. The meeting will be at 8 o'clock in the parish house and is open to the general public. A series of twelve reviews of religi- ous books will be given by MT Lowell beginning February 2.
 Germany is estimated to have 500,O00 men and 12,000 women framps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-15

story would have been different" :" Lloyd George said. 1920 I begged Wilson to participate in wiping out the whole burden of reparations."
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Local Men on
 the Committee

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Clergymen in
 Line for Chaplain

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The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-03
Here's Why White
Lightning Greater
Hazard Than Red

Red lightning, though seldom re-
ported by Forest Service lookouts
as the cause of a forest fire, differs
in no way from white lightning, a
very common cause of fires, says DR..
w. ]. Humphreys, of the Weather
Bureau. White flashes are a greater
fire hazard than red flashes merely
because of the atmospheric conditions
responsible for the difference in
color.
In rainless air, DR.. Humphreys
points out, electric discharges owe
their light entirely to the two gases,
oxygen and nitrogen, and therefore
are white or blush white. An cleo
tric discharge through heavy rain,
however, may dissociate some of the
water vapor along its path and thus
produce, in addition to the light of
oxygen and nitrogen, that also of
hydrogen, which is brilliantly red.
Red lightning, coming through
rain, strikes only wet objects, which,
of course, greatly reduces its fire
hazard. White lightning, on the
other hand, may strike dry fuel,
which is easily fired.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-03
POSITION WANTED
AS CLERK

| am seeking position with a
London store. / am an experienced
clerk and am sure that | can build
up the business of my employer.
am not particular about the
store hours-in positions | have held
in the past have worked from early
morning until late at night, and
sometimes on Sundays, too. On hol-
idays | am willing to travel about
the county telling the people about
the merits of your merchandise and
why they should trade at your store.
! realize that it is an unusual
thing to ask during a depression pc
riod-but don't you think it would
pay you to put on an extra clerk?
| will work for you for as little as
SIS per week and | am sure that
will increase your business by at
least three times that much. You
know SIS will buy a two column by
five inch space in this newspaper
every week-and an extra clerk like
that is just what number of nom
advertising firms in London need
just now.
ADVERTISER
Cale This Newspaper
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-03
African Crop Helps
Feed Ohio Livestock
Sudan Grass Found to be One of
Ohio's Most Dependable Hay and
Pasture Crops.

Sudan grass, crop introduced from
Africa in 1909, is one of the most cas-
lily grown and dependable of the an
nual hay and pasture crops in the
state according to D. R. Dodd, extern
sion specialist in soils and crops for
the Ohio State university.
The most generally grown annual
grass hay in the United States, is
used largely as an emergency crop
when regular hay and pasture crops
fail, or as a supplement to them where
additional hay and pasture is needed
Sudan grass does we'll in practically
all sections of the state. But the best
yields are usually produced in the
southern counties. Although the crop
makes its best yields on fertile soils,
it is more suited to poor lands than
are most other crops.
Sudan grass may be seeded with a
grain drill, using the wheat side in a
double feed drill and drilling solid as
for small grains. Broadcasting the
seed and covering with harrow is
another satisfactory way of seeding,
but a little more seed is required.
Care should be used not to cover the
seed too deep. One-half to / inch is
about the right depth for heavier soils
and l to inches for the lighter
types. If the soil is dry, cultipacking
after seeding will result in quicker
termination and a better stand.
A very common rate of seeding is
so pounds per acre, Dodd points out,
but this may be varied from 15 to 30
pounds, depending upon the use to be
made of the crop, soil conditions, and
individual choice. For pasture, the
heavier rates are preferable. Lighter
seeding produces coarser hay, hard
er to cure, but may not reduce the
yield.
| Well cured, early cut Sudan grass
hay is very palatable, he asserts. Its
feeding value runs somewhat higher
than good timothy hay. The protein
content runs about 9.7 per cent COM
pared to 6.8 per cent for timothy. II
is also higher than timothy in pei
cent of digestible nutrients.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-03
Would Check Deadly
Poultry Parasites
Extension Specialist Suggests Three
Plank Platform to Use in Check
ing Costly Losses

Costly losses from troublesome
round worms that sap vitality and
produce runts in the poultry flock may
be prevented by taking three simple
precautions, declares c. M. Ferguson,
extension specialist in poultry for the
Ohio State university, who finds that
these intestinal parasites damage the
intestines of the birds, throw off toxic
or poisonous materials, and may rob
their host of food material.
The first step in protecting this
years chick crop against round worms
he says, is complete isolation of the
chicks from the adult birds. This is
the most easily accomplished by keep
ing the laying flock either confined to
the laying house or confined to linn
tied range. 1t may also be done by
brooding the chicks on ground which
has not been used for poultry or where
poultry manure has not been spread
for at least two years, and where the
adult birds cannot come in contact
with the chicks.
The second step is to take precau-
tions in preventing the carrying of in
fective material on the shoes, buck
cts, and equipment when the poultry
man is walking from the laying house
to the brooding quarters.
Frequent cleaning of the poultry
buildings and the removal of manure
to some distant field where it should
be spread thinly is the third step in
controlling this dreaded pest of the
farm flock, Ferguson states. If this
is not practical, a manure pit con-
structed to keep out flies, insects, and
rodents will not only aid in the pre-
vention of round worm infestation, but
will also tend to prevent the spread
of tape worms from adult birds to the
growing chicks.