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The Coolidge examiner., 1932-12-02

Don't let THINGS" stand
in the way of precious happi-
ness. See Things" Friday
evening, Dec. 9. at School audi
torium,
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-12-02

The Hines Drug Co. was Civ
ing away free glass bowl with
two live gold fish this week as
an advertising feature for the
United Drug Co. products.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-12-02

Miss Vivian Hooper substi-
tuted for Miss Kirkland IN the
2nd grade Monday and Tues
day.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-12-02
Rev. E. NJ. Ward is reported
quite i'll this week.

The report cards were given
to each grade this week.
Roland Enos
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-12-02

Mrs. ]. G. Jayne is lmprov-
ing daily from her recent illness
of infamatory rheumatism.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs r. ]. Jones
were in Phoenix on business
the first of the week.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-12-02

Y. c. White, Mgr. of the
Boswell Gin was a
business visitor in Phoenix this
week.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-12-02

Mrs. E. T. Clark who has
been quite i'll with the "gripp"
is much improved.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-12-02

said contestant either in person
or by registered mail.
You should state in your ans
wer the name of the post Office
to which you desire future no
tices to be sent to you.
Henry A. Morgan,
Register.
1st publication Dec. 2, 1882.
End " Dec. 9, 1882.
3rd " Dec. 16, 1882.
4th " Dec, %, 1882
Evening star., 1932-02-17
English Language Abridged.

Many language reforms in the direc-
ton Of universal use have been sug.
gcsted, but none seems to have en-
tirely met the requirements. The latest
arrival in this field is Basic English,
originating with c. K. Ogden Of Cam
bridge University. England. This sug-
gestion reduces English to q code con-
tanning only $50 words, yet so simple
that an intelligent native of another
country can read 1t and write it in a
month. The $50 words, all Of them
English, are adequate for all ordinary
purposes, and this Is Of interest to
those wanting q single world Language
and to foreigners bewildered by the
complexity of English.
Basic English Is not designed to con-
vert the whole world to one tongue.
but to establish everywhere an auxiliary
language. for use where people Of many
lands gather and for worldwide organ
izatjons. Esperanto, the best known
of the international languages. h still
to most people name only. lido,
Volapuk, Novial and others are some-
times advocated. In theory they are
good world languages, but not in prac-
tice Basic English Is already under.
stood by all who understand English,
the most numerous Of any group 6
language users. except the Chinese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
HARVARD YOUTH KILLED TO-DAY
 IN AUTO CRASH
A Classmate and Another Man Injured-Collisi0n Took Place Near the Harvard Stadium

Cambridge. Mass, Dec 22--(U.P.) "A Harvard freshman lost his life, classmate and another man were injured perhaps fatally. and three more persons were less sev- erely hurt in an automobile colli sion within d stones throw of the Harvard Stadium early to-day. The dead youth was Charles Harold stanton, IS, of Beacon street, Bos- ton. He was identified by his dor- mitory roommate, Arthur Lenssen of New York, who was not involv- ed in the accident.
 The injured were: Joseph Hud- son Plumb. IS, Geneva, N. Y., a Harvard freshman, shoulder and head injuries. David H. Bangs, 19, Boston, Harvard freshman, feared dying from skull fracture and broken right leg. Edward W. Marshall. 30, Boston. probable skull fracture. Miss Elizabeth Frothingham, 22, Cambridge, pos- sible fractured collarbone. Le Ba- ron Barker. 20. Brookline. contu- sions and abrasiOnS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
ADMIRAL BYRD MAKES ANSWER
 TO SENATOR

Boston, Dec 22-(U. P.) There is no law to prevent 6 retired of- ficer from free speech. Rear-Ad- miral Richard D. Byrd declared in replying to Senator Robinson, re- publican, Indiana, who asserted before the joint congressional com mittee on Veterans legislation Tuesday that Byrd and Major Gem eral James c. Hobard, because they were former officers, should not be affiliated with the National Economy League.
 "I will not be muzzled. intimi- dated LOT stopped by criticism and threats and underground attacks that have been going on and which are initiated by those specially priv ileged groups whose hands are wrongfully in the treasury of our government to degree that is wrecklng our whole economic structure" Byrd declared.
 T would say to the senator from Indiana that. the real issue is far too big to settle 1t on a basis of a personality or any number of per- sonalities."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
HALF MILLION DOLLARS USED
 WRONCFULLY

Los Angeles, Dec 22-(U. P.) - Leslie B. Henry. Southern CalDor- mia broker and former president of the Tournament of Roses Asso- citation, was scheduled to be charg- ed to-day with manipulation of ap- proximately $5O0,000 from the ac- counts of Mrs Charlotte Shelby, mother of Mary Miles Minter. Henry, Pasadena resident manager L- the brokerage firm of Blyth and Company, was held in jail while Chief Deputy District Attorney Robert F. Stewart prepared the complaint, containing 26 counts of grand theft and forgery.
 The charges were based upon . reputed private confession" said to have been made by the suspect to his firm which turned the docu- ment over to the district attorneys office. County Investigators took the executive into custody after Mrs Shelby. through her attorney, charged that after ten years of dealing with the concern through Henry, he failed to deliver stocks upon demand. The concern itself has been exonerated of any wrong doing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
TWO FIREBUCS LOST LIVES IN
 THEIR OWN FIRE
Cottage at ShawOmet Beach Near Providence Was the Scene of Blaze and Tragedy

Warwick. R. l., Dec 22-(U. P.) Two suspected. firebugs perished here early to-day in a fire which, in the opinion of police, they themselves set. The fire followed mysterious explosion in the un- occupied Shawomet Beach cottage of Louis Calcagni of Providence, who sailed for Italy earlier this week. The victims were believed to he Rocco Piscatelli of Providence and a friend he called Jimmy"
 Parked outside the destroyed cottage was an automobile owned by Piscatelli's mother, Mrs Anto- netta Piscatelli. She said her son had taken it last night to meet Jimmy" In the car, which stood between the Calcagni cottage and a nearby cottage, were three i've gallon cans of gasoline. Summoned by ,ersons who heard the explo- sion, firemen had to wait until the fire was out beofre entering the cottage. They found the bodies of the two victims in the ruins of the front room. Police Chief Henry J.. Ledoux believed the men were vic- tims of their own incendiarism
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22

The residents or Overlook have a mystery police signal box, ac- cording to published reports. The stated that the resi- dents of that section of the city have cause to rejoice over the in stallation of police signal box at the corner of Bidwell street and Roseland avenue. It was admitted that it has yet to be connected up with the system, but that me- chanics were working with the hope of making q hook-up by Christmas.
 This report caused 6 number of inquiries to be made. Its news to me-" remarked Attorney Harry W. Minor, chairman of the board of police commissioners. We re- ceived Q petition for the box, but we havn't found the necessary money to install it. Ask the super intendent of police. Maybe he found some money"
 Superintendent Joseph H. Me- Lean stated that he hadn't heard of any new signal box being order ed for that section. The bureau of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
FIVE PERSONS
 HURT AT FIRE
 IN WOONSOCKET

Woonsockett, R. L.. Dec 22--(U. P.)--Five persons, including two
 iremen. were injured. IS others and 6 nine-months-old baby were carried down ice-coated ladders. and 2i families were made home less when a three alarm fire lew elled 3 1-2 story wooden tene- ment house on North Main street early to-day. The firemen, in- jured by falls from slippery lad ders were Albert Levesque and John O'Gara. Levesque suffered an arm fracture and was taken 10 Woonsocket hospital. O'Gara was discharged after receiving first-aid treatment for lacerations.
 Residents were trapped on the seco and thrid floors by the fire which spread swiftly after start ing in the center of the building. Rain which began falling shortly after the fire was discovered. froze to ladders. hampering fremen in their rescue work. An elderly man with the infant in his arms was carried down ladder by Deputy Fire Chief David Stone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
LIONS BRING GIFTS FOR HOSPITAL CLINIC
TWOLOCALBOYS .NPECK TROUBLE
Got Off Light at Milford But Must Stand Trial
 at Home
OUT FOR WILD TIME

Joseph Martesano. 22. and Arth- UT Sangllo,. 17, both of this city. who escaped serious sentences in the police court of Milford when arraigned there today on charges of idleness and breach of the peace were expected to be brought back to Waterbury sometime tonight. They will be presented in court here tomorrow morning on the charge of stealing an automobile. The police charged them with steol- ing a car owned by James Nolan and left parked Tuesday afternoon on Canal street.
 Martesano and Sanglio attempted to "bluff" a filling station owner into driving them to New Haven. They had abandoned their car near Stratford and had tried to compel the station owner to drive them by pretending they had guns. He turned the tables on them by flashing gun of his own and cap- turing the two.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
BRIGHT SPOTS
 IN BUSINESS

New York, Dec 22-UP)--A Christmas bonus equal to per cent on all salaries was distrib- uted to-day by Graigmile, Marache & Company, brokers.
 Columbus, O.-WorkinE time of the Goldman Shoe company which has been operating for the past two months at 60 per cent of ca pacity. will be raised to 80 per cent oh January and to full capacity during February and March. offi- cials said.
 Pittsburgh--Operations of the Wheeling Steel corporation were brought to the highest level of the year by the addition of six tin mills at it's Yorkville, Ohio. works, according to the Daily Metal Trade"
 Detroit-- Earnings of Parke, Da- wis and company for 1882 prob ably will exceed dividend pay ments during the year of $1.10 a share, officials said.
 New York-Building permits is- sued in 552 cities of the country during November totaled $S2,- 696,547, against $31.802,290 in November, 198L according to $. w. Straus and company.
 Philadelphia - Revenue freight loadings of the Pennsylvania rail- road in the week ended December IT totaled 76,931 cars, against 76.- 544 cars in the preceding week, 1t was reported.
 Chicago--Standard Cap and Seal company. declared the usual an- nual extra dividend of 50 cents q share on the common stock.
 Chicago--Iilinois Central rail- road reported net income for octo- ber was $Se3,717, against $49s,267 in october. 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
SEISMOCRAPH
 STATION STANDS
 ON BLIND SPOT
Location on Lonely and
 Isolated Zone in North= eastern Maine = Good for Earthquake Studies

Machias, Me, Dec 22.-UP)-- A seismograph station has begun operations in this isolated region of northeastern Maine, long q major "blind spt" in earthquake studies. The station, the most easterly on the North American continent, was established by Massa chusets Institue of Technol- ogy. Because 1t stands on firm foundation of ancient volcanic rock in a zone of many geological faults, it's observations are expected to be of unusual interest to scientists.
 The building housing the instru- mcnts is of concrete with walls nine inches thick. The interior Is lined with two layers of insulating material separated from the wall and from each other by air spaces. An outcrop of volcanic rock serves as the foundation for the concrete pier on which the delicate instruments are installed.
 Professor George l.. Hosmcr Is in charge of the station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
MASQUERADED
 AS MAN FOR 30
 YEARS OR MORE
William Baldwin Beamish, Aged Recluse, Came From England, But Keeps Her Identity

New Haven. Conn. Dec B. (UP)-After masquerading for more than 30 years as a man, "Wil- Ham Baldwin Beamish." aged re- cluse, to-day was revealed as a wo- man. For years Beamish lived in a small house at Hamden, the life use of which was granted him" by the late Henrietta Whitney. The town supplied food and clothing and sent help to aid with house. work. Yesterday Beamish was found overcome by fumes from a kerosene lamp. Discovery of the masquerade was made at Grace hospital.
 While refusing to reveal her identity. she told hospital authori- ties she was native of England and came to this country when a young girl. She was known at Hamden as a "widower" and for years was afamiliar as canvasser for job printing and occasionally sold cigarettes to workmen at various factories. She was an in- Veterate pipe smoker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
SHAW SAYS HE MAY BUMP INTO
 UNITED STATES
On Board Ship on World Cruise, Famous Wit Is Just as Facetious as Ever

Aboard s. s. Empress of Britain, at Sea. Dec 22-(U. P.) George Bernard Shaw, who said it was in- eyitabIe that he would "bump into the United States" during world cruise, admitted to-day he would land at San Francisco. where he has private engagements. It was understood that the famous WI and playwright might fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles, in which case G. B. s. would obtain his nrst closeup of Hollywood.
 .'What do you think I am writ ing. a telephone directory" Shaw roared when he was asked whether he is writing book or . play dur ing his voyage. "What do you sup nose I am on the Empress of Bri- tain for? The ship is the only place where l can write peaceably.
 Shaw continued to roar nor at anyone who sought his autograph. Hc s determined not to give away a signature on his trip around the world. Shaw and Mrs Shaw re- mained apart from other passen-- gers. and at Naples Shaw refused to see reporters. Shaw posed for photographs amid the ruins of Pompeii. "No wonder God over. wnelmed 1t with dust and ashes. he said. "I hope he'll do 1t again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
BONCOUR GOVT
 MAY LAST JUST
 FEW MORE DAYS

Paris, Dec 22-(U. p - Pre-
 mier Joseph Paul-Boncour's gov ernment, presented formally to- day. may live for a few days sim ply because the deputies want to go home for the holidays. but its life after New Years was consld- lered doubtful. The cabinet may be busted on any one of a dozen lquestion. chiefly regarding the bud lget. =
 The ministerial declaration on
 (which the government will ask 2 |vote of confidence purposely will |be vague regarding the war debts |situation. It will, however, stress |a speedy slashing of the costs of the government. Pres |ident Lebrun signed decree mak | ling military economies voted July ID 5, operative to-day calculated to Empress overseas creditors as well las members of parliament. The Icouncil of ministers approved the |tinal text of the declaration short |ly after noon to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
JOSEF STALIN
 IS ARRESTINC
 MORE SUSPECTS

Berlin, Dec 22 - GU. P.) = "Tptskys bulletin" Berlin organ of the exiled Soviet leader, report ed to-day that Nikolai B. Eismont, Soviet commissar for agriculture, V. N. Tolmasheff, chief of motor transport, and other prominent Russians had been arrested at Mos- COW charged with conspiring to overthrow Josef Stalin.
 The reports said Michael Tom sky, head of the state publishing trust and former leader of the right opposition, and Alexei Ry- kov, commissar for posts and tele- graphs and former premier. were suspected of implication.
 Gregory Zinoveiy, former com munist leader recently expelled from the party, was reported sent Into exile. The secretary of the Moscow communist party. Rioutin, was said to have been arrested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
DIMITRY KURSKY OLD LEADER IN
 RUSSIA IS DEAD

Moscow, Dec 22 -. .(UP) - Dimitry I. Kursky, 58, who with Lenin and Stalin was a power in the pre-revolutionary Communist party, died Tuesday of bloodpois- oning in the Kremlin hospital, 1t was revealed to-day. Kursky was former ambassador to Italy, and long before the rise of the Com munist leaders to power had been engaged in the groundwork that led to the successful Russian rev. olution.
 For ten years after the revolu- tion, Kursky was commissar of justice. He was appointed ambas- sador to Italy in 1928, and was re- called in 1892. Death resulted from an infection originating in a cut finger. The body lay in state at the foreign office building to- day, and was to be cremated to- night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
PEGGY LAWTIN
 RICH. TO MARRY
 JACK DERNYTER

New York. Dec 22--(UP)-- Mrs Peggy Lawton Rich. former Follies girl. blithely assured the world to-day she was happy as a lark to be rid" of Freddie Rich, orchestra leader, and announced her engagement to Jack Deriyter, social registerite. and correspond ent in Rich's divorce action.
 Rich, meanwhile, indicated he would apply shortly for an inter- locutory decree of divorce on the basis of misconduct decision by a jury in supreme court yester- day.
 Mrs Rich said she and Deruyter would have to wait a little while" until the decree becomes final.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
BY ELMER c. wALzER United Press Financial Efiitorl

New York. Dec 21-(UP)-Sell- ing was resumed in all markets to- day after a brief respite in the early trading when a few shorts covered on passage by the house of the beer bill.
 Stocks declined to points; railroad bond losses ranged to 6 points: wheat dropped a cent a bushel and corn more than a cent: cotton was down nearly $1 a bale; silver equalled its record low at 24 "a cents an ounce: the pound sterling reacted nearly 2 cents while the French franc firmed up slightly.
 Investment buying, however. went ahead in the United States government bond group and & ma jority of those issues made new highes for the year.
 Weakness in railroad stocks and bonds was the principal factor in the decline in the respective mar kets. New York Central bonds were hard hit, breaking 4 to 6 points with the Ids of 2013 making a new low for the year at 31 off 6. New York Central stock also was under pressure following it's weak ness in the previous session.
 New York Central was de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
HARD LUCK TURNS
 INTO GOOD FOR
 THIS POOR CHAP

Middlcboro, Mass, Dec 22.--- (UPl-Mr and Mrs Maurice Westgate of Taunton, parents of 10-month-old twin daugh- ters, unused happily today over the odd ways Santa Claus has of visiting folk.
 They would have been satis- fled as long as the old fellow brought them enough food for Christmas-and to make sure he would Wingate decided yes- terday to sell the dilapidatcd family automobile.
 EnrOutc to a junk yard Win gate was involved in an accl- dent. He was arrested, but when the destitute plights of his family was revealed in Mid- dlebOro court. here's the sen- tencc Wingate got:
 Twelve dolIars-FrOm court officers.
 A bundle of cl0thing--Fr0m state troopers.
 A bag of vcgetables-Erom Police Chief Alden Sisson.
 A Christmas basket-FrOm the NIiddlcborO Ellks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
RALPH CAPONE WILL NOT HAVE
 TURKEY DINNER

McNeil Island Prison. Wash, Dec 22.-(UP)--Ralph Capone. who in his heyday in Chicago could have had turkey every day had he chose. will not have turkey this Christmas as an inmate of this prison.
 Warden Finch R. Archer an. nounced that Instead of turkey his charges ere going to have q wholesome" Christmas dinner of roast fresh ham, mashed potatoes. relishes. vegetables. salad, fruit, and pumpkin pie.
 Ralph, one of the prisons kit chen scullions, will have the pleas ure of helping to prepare the feast. His particular task is to put in and take out of the ovens pans of grits and hash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
Christmas Spirit
 Radiant During
 To-day's Meeting
Club Also Announces That Oranges and Popcorn Will Be Distributed at Pearl Street Community House as Special Christmas Program

party was given to-day which showed that S160 profit had been realized from the venture. It was also announced by President Dr Glenn Sweet that the inter-club bowling matches would be post poned for two weeks, due to the holidays.
 Professor Richard J. Smith of Yale gave a very interesting ad- dress to-day on "The Control of Public Utilities" Many members of the local Connecticut Light and Power company office were on hand to hear the Yale Law school grad speak.
 Mayor Francis T. Maloney of Meriden, congressman elect, will address the club at their weekly luncheon at the Hotel Elton next Thursday at noon, it was an- nounced by Daniel T. Harrington, IT, chairman of the program com mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
REBEL LEADER IN MEXICO NOT UNDER CONTROL

Mexico City. Dec 22--(U. P.)-- General Augustine Sandino, Near |lguan rebel leader. demands re- lnoval of foreign control of cus- toms, railroads, and banks before he will consider peace negotiations With President Juan E. Sac- hsa. according to Pedro Zepeda,
 Eandino's representative.
 zepeda outlined the following hdditional peace terms" to the United Press: Reorganization of Inc Nicaraguan National Guard 1vith all officers native Nicarag- hans; A constitutional convention f To carry out political and social re- forms and re-affirm territorial in Iegrity; Reformation or deuncia- lion of all treaties sipce 1915. Per- for the "Sandistas" to con- Hinue as an organized army until peace is concluded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
LINER LURLINE SURPASSED THE
 SPEED NEEDED

t d
 Quincy, Mass, Dec 22--UP)- The $8,000, ,000 liner Lurline at tained peak speed of more than 22 knots" in her trial run this week, against q contract guaran. tee of 20ts knots. 1t was an- nounced here to-day. While the results of her fuel economy test have not been computed, George K. Nichols of the Matson Naviga- ton company of San Francisco. for which the ship was built, said her al1-around performance was "very satisfactory.
 The Lurline will sail January 8 for New York and will leave there four days later for her maiden voyage. in the Pacific. She Is sis- ter. ship of the Mariposa and the also built here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22

Yuletide spirit was evident at to-
 days meeting of the Lions. for every member of the club brought along one or more gifts, mostly toys. which the club will turn over to st Mary's hospital clinic for dis tribution Christmas day. Arthur J. Lunny, chairman of this conn mittee, announced that Q large quantity of oranges and popcorn would be distributed at the Pearl street Community house this week.
 Several members of the club wip attend the annual Christmas party of the Girls Club which will be held tomorrow afternoon at Dug gan gym at 2:30 o'clock. The final report of the recent club card
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
Mystery Signal
 Box Reported
Overlook Residents Claim One Exists-PoIice Credit
 Santy Claus With Installation

police telegraph knows nothing of the work being carried on for a new police box, according to Char les K. Ahearn, superintendent of the system.
 If some public spirited citizen has ordered police signal box with a view of presenting 1t to the city, the police officials will be pleased to learn his identity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
INSULL TRIAL
 ON FRIDAY

Athens. Dec 22.-(UP)-Sam- ueI Insults extradition hearing on embezzlement charges will begin tomorrow, 1t was decided officially today.
 Christo Ladas. one of the 1ead- ing lawyers of Greece, will repre- sent Insull. Charles A. Bellows and Andrew Vlachos. of the states att torney's office, are here ready to take Insull to Chicago if extradi- tion is granted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-22
TARIFFS MUST
 BE REDUCED

Los Angeles, Dec 22--tU. P.) = Tho incoming Roosevelt admins tration must take strong and definite" stand in favor of reduc- ing present tariff walls. according to Dr Harold F. Bruce of Dart mouth College. addressing the local City Teachers Institute. Recipro- cal tariff agreements with other countries arc vital. he said. to in- crease "the international inter- change of goods.'