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Evening star., 1932-03-27

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Same period a year ago.
Stock and 81
High. Low. Dividend Rate.
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9it 5 Abitibi Pwr & Pa pr.
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13 l0as Addressograph Q). q.
3i3 ., Adv Rumley. 1900.
16la 12Ns Affiliated prod 100.
624 46 Air Reduction Ct4i+l
1855 IFS Alaska Juneau (5Oc)
1 25s Albany Wrap Paper.
81 Ia Alleghany Corp.
rs 2's Aucg Cp pf $40 WV.
6ls 2}s Alleg Cp pfS4O WV.
Is 10 Allegheny Steel. .....
S7'S 62A Allied Chemical t6).
1l9 los Allied Chem pf 90.
1885 10'& Allis-Chalmers(5Oc
10 7l2 Alpha Port Cent % .
10 Z Anal Leather pf. ...
l4% y Amerada Corp (2)...
~ 81 Am Agri Chem lDeD .
lSia 12}a Am Bank Note. ....
At 40 Am Bank Note pf CD
4, y Am Beet Sugar.
15's 10 Am Br Shoe G.60)..
737s 54lS Am Can Co (15) .....
129 1l7Na Am Can Co pr o..
So 6 Am Car & Foundry.
39's 25 Am Car & Fdy pr (D
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37ss % Am Chicls (t3). ......
s ) Am CoIortype $500.
IL 6l2 Am Comcl Alcohol.
3 3 Am Eucaustic Thing
lOta 5l9 Am European Secur.
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3Si9 49, Am&Forgn PwtDpf.
17A 81 Am & For Pwr I'd Of.
6 4ss Am IIaw St'ship %.
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5Ias AIS Am Home Prod 420.
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Sls 5 Am International.
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4 2 Am La FIR * Fom pf.
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22t. 171s Am Mch & Fdy 40.
3s. 2 Am Mach & Metals.
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33 29sS Am News (3).....
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4 y Am Republics. ..
13 79s Am Rolling Mills. -.
29i4 21's Am Safey RRz o..
251s 19 Am Shipbuilding 90.
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SIS 55 Am SIN & Rfg pf 90.
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103 80 Am Snuff pf CO..
SIS 52s Am Steel Foundry.
so 90 Am Steel Fdry pf 90.
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39L 211s Am Sugar %.
SSh 675s Am Sugar pf (7). 80.
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10 25]s Amer Type Fdrs pr.
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IS 20 Am Wat w 1st f(6)
SIS 3 Am Woolen Co. .....
307s 1914 Am Woolen Co pf. -.
3ss 2 Am Zinc &c Lead. ....
% 1875 Am Zinc & Lead pf.
12ss 79s Anaconda Copper.
9 SIS Anaconda Wire & c..
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14A 63s Armour of III pf. 80.
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7& 5 Art Metal Construc..
29s ~ Associated Apparel.
SA As Associated Dry Gds.
9%4 IA Associated Oil. ......
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411s % All Coast Line o..
127s 83s Atlantic Refining %
25I5 171a Atlas Powder (2)...
1874 7Is4 Atlas Powder pf go.
51l 4l2 Atlas Stores C60c)...
1% Ia Atlas Tack. ....
l5l% S1$s Auburn Auto (fG...x
3ts pa Aviation Corp (DeD.
Evening star., 1932-03-27
WEEKLY SUMMARY OF THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 2s, 1882.

Last Week. Y
High. Low. Hi
Average price OF 80 stocks. 7l.67 69.54
Same period a year ago................... II;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
Agreement Between
 Nations Of Europe
 On All War Debts
Suspension of Debts With the European
 Countries Until US. Agreesto Scale
 Down Her Debts Owed By Europe t

cahceiling the debts due to that
 The United Press was informed on high authority that the French and German deadlock over removal, of the "war guilt" clause of the Versailles peace treaty was broken and an agreement achieved.
 Drafting Of the agreement will be rushed through tomorrow and, a final plenary session held Friday night or Saturday night.
 The war debt accord reached to- day Is virtual extension of the June 16 suspension of such debts until Washington acts on the prob lem. It will be the third docu-s ment of the agreements reached here, which also includes /dnwritten accords.
 The achievements of the confer. ence follow:
 1. The general convention on, war debts, including the ''war guilt' question and Germany's pay ments in. lieu of separations.
 2. A gentlemen's agreement not to ratify the general convention, until war debt settlement Is ob-s tained, including, presumably ac-s tion by the United States.
 3. An accord between Britain and Italy, suspending war debt col-s lections by Britain until an agree ment is reached at Washington or the Lausanne treaty is ratified. 7
 4. A letetr to Germany inform - ing her of the gentlemen's asree-r
 The fifure reached for Germany's payment into a general fund for European economic reconstruction was understood to be slightly un- der 5000, 100000 marks ($714,-s 6OO.000). gie E in the opening statement Of the agreement declaring that the pres-- ent convention completely replac-. es all previous separations treat-s ies.''
 can be read by the Germans as yoiding Chapter VIII of the Ver-. sailles treaty, especially article 231, which reads:
 "The allied and associated gov-, ernments affirm and Germany ac- cepts the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage to which the al- lied and associated. governments and their nationals have been sub jected as a consequence of the war imposed upon them by the aggres- sion of Germany and her allies"
 On the other hand. the French can deny that the opening state ment specifically makes article 231 void, K
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
TRAIN DERAlLED AT WOODS HOLE
 BUT MORE HURT
There Were IS Passen- gers on New Haven Train When It Ran Over Defective Switch

Woods Hole, Mass, July 7-(UP) "A New York, New Haven and Hartford train, carrying 15 pas- sengers, was derailed here to-day when it ran over a defective switch 200 yards from the station. No one was injured.
 The, train, known as, the Island CT, left the station at 1915 a. m. (EDT) for Boston. A mail truck connected with the engine re- mained on the rails, but a second car jumped the track and tore up about 125 feet of roadbed. The train was composed of six cars and a Pullman.
 Passengers were taken off by a freight train and carried to the Cape Cod train at Buzzards Bay. Railroad officials said it would be several hours before the right of way was cleared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
Great Britain Has Presented Her Own
 Disarmament Plan

Stanley Baldwin, acting prime minister, in announcing the Brit ish proposals to the house of com mons today, enumerated various points of Anglo-ARerican agree. rfent did not accept the American proposal in principle. His coun- ter-proposals included:
 |. Reduction of the maximum size of, capital ships to 22,0O0 tons and a maximum gun caliber of II inches.
 2. Reduction of the maximum Size of cruisers to 1000 tons and 6.1 inch guns.
 3. Reduction of aircraft car riers to 22,000 tons with 6.1 inch guns.
 (. Abolition of submarines and consequent reduction of destroyer tonnage by one-third. If sub- marines cannot be abolished en- tirely maximum surface tonnage would be fixed at 25O tons, with strict limitation on total tonnage and the number of units.
 5. Complete prohibition of air bombing except within strict limits, and no attacks whatever on evil 
 6. Restriction of the number of military aircraft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
WATER TOWN

The Watertown Civic Union play grounds opened Tuesday with about 300 children present during the day. Miss DeBonis of Water- bury will be the supervisor. Miss May Mariella of Waterbury will have charge of the sewing classes two days a week. Those who have joined the sewing class so far in- c1ude: Blanche Deziel, Mae Nail smith, Lucienne Descoteaux, Doro- thy Cantor, Madeline Helie, Ruth Kantor, Martha Naismith, Mary Ketson, Lucille Pichette. Joyce Spiney, Yvette Leziel, Dorothy Bruneau, Rita Handura, Daisy Dill lon, Doris Roberts. Annette Lemay, Ferdinand Lemay, Cecile Roberts. Elsie Kowalski, Irene Hondura, Elizabeth Butler, Irene Hondura, Frances Roberts and Peggy Coon.
 Much interest has been shown in the baseball series. There are three different groups playing. the senior. the midgetS and a girls baseball team.
 A checker tournament among the boys has also been started.
 Mir and Mrs John H. Cassidy and family of Woodruff avenue have left for their summer home at Block Island, R. I.
 MT and Mrs Earl Evans have re- turned from their honeymoon and have taken up residence in Bethle-
 MT and Mrs Herbert scott-smith and family are spending several weeks at Bantam Lake.
 The American Legion baseball team was defeated last night at Mussy field by the Bristol team to 8. pichette pitched for the locals and did q good share of the batting getting two doubles and . single. The single was . home run but he failed to touch second which giveh him only . single. The legion team has but one more game to play and this will wind up the preliminary games in the state competition from which Water. town has been eliminated.
 4 week from Wednesday will Do a gala day in town for the chil. dren and some Gfown ups. Tho Little City visitors, Ds of them alI, will arrive here whore they will Dc taken Co the Community buiids ing. Many who own cars have ofs feFeA thom foF taking the children to the various homss. In case Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
Market Kept Steady
 Tone Though Little
 Business Was Done
Prices Moved Very rregularly Within the Fraction 5 international Shoe Fell and Then Went Up

low for the corporation.
 Small gains were made by Allied Chemical, Du Pont, National Bis- cult and Case, while losses of small fractions were sustained by Gen. eraI Electric, Westinghouse Elec- tric and Auburn Auto.
 International Telephone moved up 3-4 to 4 1-8 in the communica- tions, being aided by indications of progress at the Lausanne confer- ence. Bonds of this company al. were strong. American Telephone held around 17 off 1-2 while utili- ties generally were seady. Rail- road shares retained fractional gains.
 More interest centered on the bond market than the stock sec- tion. Bonds continued to make new gains afer brief period of profit taking. Gains in the foreign department ranged upward to nearly z points and wide advances also were noted in domestic issues. United States bonds were higher on easy money. '.
 Commodities resisted early sell ing, Cotton was steadied by fur ther rains, and wheat after an early decline, rallied to further gains, bringing other grains up with it. Cocoa was steady and quiet. Sugar was firm and re- fined sugar, was advanced 10 points to 4 cents a pound. Rubber gained 5 to g points. Silver metal rose IA cent Ito 26 3-Sl cents an ounce. Hogs, held their recent ga1nS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
Vim Geddes in
 a Mute Role

Brookfield Center, Conn, July 5. William Geddes, a Brookfield Center resident, ago 7S, volun- teered to play the corpse in Virgil Geddes' much discussed play, "In the Tradition" which the Brook field Players are presenting as the first production of their summer subscription season and which will be performed at Waterbury to. night. and at Edmond Town Hall In Newton, Conn, on July Sths as a part of its circuit through Con- necticut townss A..
 It was the spectacle of a corpse In scene in an undertaking par- Tor to which number of people objected when the play was pre- sented in New Milford and which provoked a storm of protest in the way of a signed petition requesting that no more presentations of the play he permitted there.
 William Geddes, in whose barn the play was rehearsed, became in- terested in the play and when the controversy arose decided that on account of his age he might lend credibility to the scene by appear. ing as the corpse.
 William Geddes, although not a relative of Virgil .Geddes, as far as he knows. seems to have an artistic kinship with the author of "In the Tradition" William Geddes is well known in the community for hts good spirits and quiet rustic humor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
OWNEY MADDEN RETURNS TO OLD
 SING SING CELL

Ossining, N. r., July 7-~CUP)- Owen (Owney) Madden, New York's public enemy No. g." was back in the old cell block at Sing Sing prison here to-day, after sur rendering on charges he violated parole.
 The Manhattan racketeer, first prisoner in 25 years to give up at the prison for violating parole. was accompanied by two men. He drove up to the prison gates yes- terday and asked for admittance. The guard, not recognizing the man police have been seeking five days, at first refused to admit Madden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
.SEVENTEEN-YEAR Y. LOCUSTS WERE
 SEEN IN CONN 
Have Been Observed in North Branford, Meri- den and in Parts of the Litchfield County

New Haven. Conn, July 2 = (UP) The 17-year locust, one of the most curious inhabitants of the insect world, has appeared in parts of Connecticut this sum- mer. the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station reported to- day. The present brood, which had been observed in North Bran- ford. Meriden and parts of Litch- field county. is believed to come from brood located in Westches- ter County, N. Y., in 1915.
 The locust requires IT years to reach full development. The fe- male deposits eggs in the twigs of trees. The 1ocusts hatch and fall to the ground, into which they burrow and lay for IT years, suck ing sap from the roots of trees. At the end of that time they crawl out and leave their shells in trees and shrubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
Used Root Beer to Quench Fire
 in Their Home

Middlefield, Conn, July 7-(U. P.)-Frank and Joseph Gallo brewed 100 bottles of root beer during the winter and put them away until 1t gets hot"
 They decided it was plenty hot enough to use the root beer when their barns burned down and flames scorched the farmhouse.
 So-lacking water-they ordered the firemen to wet down the roof of the house with root beer and the place was saved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
Lynch Appeals
 Russo Verdict
Seeks $l,OOO Awarded State as Counsel Fees in
 Defending Accused

Lawrence L. Lewis, appearing for the State. .
 sThe money was confiscated by County Detective Roland G. All- ing when, he went to England to bring Russo back to this country. MT Russo willingly turned the money over to the detective.
 MT filling turned the money over to George H. Freeman, clerk of the superior court to hold until the three claims were heard. At torney Summa sought the sum on the grounds that he was appointed receiver over Russo's company af- ter Russo left. MT Lynch claimed the sum as counsel fees for repre- senting Russo and MT Lewis claimed the sum as due the tsate to cover expenses incurred in bringing Russo to justice.
 Russo is now serving a states prison sentence. MT Lynch has not stated as yet the grounds for his appeal. The notice filed sim ply gives him a chance to prepare his reasons for bringing the case before the supreme court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
New City Man !. Awarded $2,5O9
Loss of Right Leg in Ma
 chine Brings Com l. pensafiOn

Con Hayes of sse High street. Torrington. is awarded s2,5s9.eO in a compensation. agreement with the Torrington branch of the American Brass company approved In the local compensation court today. Of this amount $1,232.55 is to be paid in lump sum and the balance at the rate of $12.45 week ;ly starting on June 26th.
 The claimant lost his right leg above the knee when amputation was necessary after being caught in a wire coiling machine, on No- vember 20, 1929. &
 Other agreements approved in- clude: D. J. McGrath of S17 Bank street and Joseph l.. McGrath of 1137 Bank street, right knee in- jured, $20 weekly; Great A & P company and Robert Canfleld of 1905 Thomaston avenue, ribs in- jured, S6.6O weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
HASTE TO KILL
 WOODCHUCK HAS COST HIM LIFE

Bridgewater, u Mass July, 7ss4=-= (UP)--Eis haste to kill a wood- chuck which was destroying his garden caused the death of Ed win N. West, 63 year old machin- ist, at his East Bridgewater home to-day. Vests garden had been infested by woodchucks for sev- eral days. After arising and light ing a fire in the kitchen stove to- day, he went out onto the back porch to look at the garden, and sighted a big woodchuck.
 He hurried into the house, grabbed his shotgun, and in, his haste to get outside again tripped and fell. The gun was discharged, i, the shot tearing his body horribly and killing him almost instantly $
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
Capital Chief Of Police Stops Clash
 Of Bonus Veterans

surgents who are attempting to depose Walter w. Waters as com. mander. Pace was haranguing q crowd on the outskirts of the An- acostia camp.
 Pace was heckled continually during his denunciation of Waters. Finally group of Waters sup porters jostled toward the speaker. shaking their fists and shouting. Throw him out!"
 Glassford hurried into the cen- ter of the group and begged that Pace be allowed to talk it out"
 We're all veterans" the police chief shouted. and I don't want you fighting each other. Pace has a right to speak. He is not in your camp. So go back and play ball."
 The angry group dispersed, boo ing and jeering Pace and shouting their allegiance to Waters. Pace denied he was a communist and directed his remarks chiefly against Waters alleged dictatorship"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
WILL ASK GOVERNOR

Bridgeport. Conn, July 7.-(UP) Counsel for Joseph Journey, inn keeper sentenced to be hanged July 20 for the murder of Frank Buda in Easton March 10, will ask Gov ernor Wilbur l.. Cross Monday for a stay of execution in order that the supreme court of errors may have time to consider the appeal taken last month from Journeys conviction in superior court here in April.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOrl


 New York, July 7.-UP)--The stock market maintained a steady tone today, prices moving irregu- larly within | fractional area. About the only point of interest so far as price swing is concerned was International Shoe which made new low at 70 1-2 off 6 1-2 and then. rallied: to 21 1-4. The oils rose as a group in fairly active turnover, but quieted down, retain ing the gains. Local fractions were strong in the stock and bond list on further unification talk.
 7 U. s. Steel came back to around its s, 'eviousi close of 23 IA despite D @ ctions the corporation would shu " another loss in thrilled orders when it reports that item as of June 30 on Saturday. If decline is reported the total thrilled tom mage item will set new record
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
IOLLEY, BASEBALL LEAGUES ORGANIZING
Fairgrounds Start .... Seasonal Plans;
 Pools Crowded
warm Weather Sends Thousands Into Waters at Park RecreationaI Areas Directors Point for Aquatic
 Meets

leagues.
 This week the children are be- coming acquainted with the super visors and are assisting in the erec- ton of the equipment.
 Wading and swimming pools of the city came in for a big play to- day as ole Sol made the city streets too warm for comfort. It Is expected that Eddie Keenan and Leroy Pagan, supervlsors at Chase and Hamilton parks swimming pools will soon announce schedules for swimming events to be staged throughout the summer. Aquatic meets between the parks are also planned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
STATE SALARY
 REDUCTIONS

Hartford, Conn. July 7--(U. P.) A plan for state salary reduc- tions Is expected to be ready for presentation to the state board of finance and control next week. 1t was believed to-day.
 The board met to-day but the reduction plan had not been decid- cd upon by the. subcommittee ap- pointed to study the matter. 1t was reported. The subcommittee was to meet this afternoon and prepare q report for next weeks board meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
Hubbard Would
 Arrest Jitters
Becomes Volcanic in De-
 riouncing Rumor I Mongersf

Connecticut Industry, a magazine .pubiished by the Manufacturers association, carries the following timely article on its front page:
 The Jitters
 Vicious rumors, whether inspired by malice, the '.jitters", or the de- sire to gossip, have been one of the major factors in the closing or throAaened closing of our financial Institutions. -. sas
 1t is safe to say that large proportion of the banks now in the hands of receivers would be open today if they could have withstood, thag which no bank can withstand, unf0unded rumors as to their con- ditioxs.
 TnS statutes of Connecticut pro- vide for a penalty of $500 and inn prisonment for one year, or both, upon the conviction of any person who wilfully and maliciously cir euiates false statements as to the eolvehcy and financial standing of eertaan' institutions. Apparently, the law has been invoked in only one instance, but there never was q time when there was greater need for prosecution under the law.
 Private attempts to trace rumors, Or Unsupported efforts by employ cd detectives, are next to futile. If it were possible to create state grand jury with an energetic prose- cut0r, who would be willing to call any citizen of the state, regardless of his standing in the community, before such jury, desirable re- sultSsmight be obtained.
 Ifsthis is impossible or imprac- ticable, county grand juries ought to sit on these cases.
 This is matter about which the legal, profession ought to be think ing M Unless some organized group of intelligent men take some step in this direction, we cannot expect the security that present conditions demand.
 M E. KENT HUBBARD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07
Asks Repeal of That New Tax
 on Grain Sales

Boston, July z. (UP)-Members of the Boston Grain and Flour Exchange to-day urged New Eng land legislators to support a bill providing for repeal of the new Ftax on grain sales.sai.4 ta. iss
 In a telegram, signed by Paul F. Rockwell, president of the ex- change, sent to 15 New England representatives, it was stated that the increased tax had reduced trading lat a time when the coun- try needs. a broader market" The new tax imposes 5 cent tax on every $100 of sale. Before June 21 the tax was cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-07

Supervisors are preparing plans for the opening of volley ball and baseball leagues in the city play grounds on the 18th. Elaborate Nrogfams are being arranged for the grand opening. Schedules are nelne made up now and will be put into effect when the season gets Underway.
 The 10 playgrounds will be rep xeeened by the best volley ball Dlayefs in the respective nAghbor- Aoods and home and home games win be played throughout the sum- 7ner season. The same system win be maintained in the baseball