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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-01
Exchange Trading Today Is Lightest
 In Many Months
Many Traders Absent -Receivership For Nickel Plate
 Road Accounts For Narrow Movement In Stocks

s2 A bale. Coffee futures eased moderately and trading in that market was much more. orderly than recently when prices crashed on prospect of cessation of the rev. olutfon in Brazil.
 The American Banker reported only 10 hank closings in the past week. against zi ffi the previous week. September closings totalied only 6e. the smallest for any month since March when 55 were closed.
 In addition to the car loadings report, tiie railroads were neglected by buyers pending outcome of the Nickel Plate situatiofi. That road has maturing to-day an issue of $2O,O00,00O of 6 per cent gold notes. The Reconstruction Finance corporation has lent the road enough money to pay one-quarter Of the maturity and payment of this together with issuance of new notes for the balance depends upon deposit of at least 75 per cent of the notes by. holders agreeing to the terms. Failure to receive suffi- cient notes may precipitate receiv- ership, the officials of the road said in advertisements.
 Near the close to-day. it. was learned a total of SIP .241,000 prin- cipal amount of the $20,000,000 notes due to-day had been depos- jted, under the refinancing plan. The minimum amount that must be deposited under the plan Is $l5,- 100000.
 Nickel Plate 6's held fairly steady, but other railroad obliga- tions were depressed. No Nickel Plate stock appeared on the tick CTS.
 According to preliminary calcu- lation, the Dow, Jones & Company industrial average was 72.09, up .0.53 points, railroad 34.80. up 0.19 and utility 31.88, up 0.22.
 Sales totaled 338,330 shares, compared with 100000 shares last Saturday.
 Aggregate market value of 10 leading stocks was $6,219.854,3S5 against $6,197,834,597 yesterday, an advance of $22,019,788.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-01

New York, Oct 1-The market value of 100 representative com mon stocks decreased $4S7,64s,ooo, or 4.3 per cent, in September to This decline can cells approximately IS per cent of the $3,231.748,000 rise in August, when values appreciated 40.2 per cent.
 Eight of the thirteen sub-groups declined in September, while five advanced. The largest decline in dollars was in the oils, which lost $267,370,000; the utilities lost $117,984,000; the motors gained $83,561, ,000.
 On a percentage basis, the larg- est decline was .x4.9 per cent in the mines. The oils lost 12.2 per cent; the electrical equipments, 1O.5 per
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-01
BRIGHT SPOTS
 IN BUSINESS
fRv Tinted Press,

New York, Oct 1.-(UP)- thousand additional workers have been taken on by the toy industry as a result of a Sep- tember rush of orders, the Toy as- sociation announced.
 Syracuse, N. Y.-A brisk de- mand for fall and winter garments was reported by clothing manufac- turers here and in Utica, keeping employment at a high level.
 Oklahoma City--An upturn of nearly 20 per cent in motor car sales in this district during the last 60 days was reported by Fred Jones, vice president of the Okla homa City Motor Car Dealers as- A0fsaitHm. Baltimore U Baltimore & ohio railroad loaded 123.222 cars of freight in the first twenty days of September, a gain of 13,614 cars over the corresponding period of August, 1t was announced.
 Detroit = Chrysler Corporation registered 10 to 17 per cent more of all cars in the first seven months this year than last, Walter P. Chry- sler announced.
 Birmingham, Ala-Five hundred workers will be recalled Tuesday by the Sloss- -Shef1eld Steel & Iron company, which vii raise pig iron production in this district by 300 tons daily.
 New Yorh--Lcss banks were closed during September than in any month this year. except March, the American Banker re- ported today, with September total of 56 suspensions. In March there were 55.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-01
One Hundred Stocks Drop
 4.3 Percent In September,
 Lose 15% Of August Gains
OILS LEAD LIST IN MONTHS DECLINE

cent; the utilities, 5.9 per cent; the foods, 5.8 per cent; the steels. G.2 per cent: the industrials, 2.5 per cent; and the amusements, 1.9 per cent.
 The largest increase on per- centage basis was 9.4. per cent in the motors, while the merchandise ing stocks gained 6.3 per cent; the equipments, 40 per cent; the chemicals, 2 per cent; and the rails 6-1Oths of one per cent.
 The equipments, chemicals and rails now have shown, an apprecia- tion, for four consecutive months. Since June 90 the market value of the 100 stocks in this index has in- creased $5,188,248,O80, or more than 92 per cent.
 The following table shows the extent of price changes by groups during the month of September:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-01
Eagles To Greet
 } Representative , Of Supreme Aerie
Josepl, Thomas of Akron, Ohio, To Announce Old Age !: Pension Campaign Plans

ceedingly interesting in Connecti- cut this fall. In addition to dis cussing the stabilization of em- ployment as advocated by the su- preme aerie. MT Thomas is expect ed to discuss problems of local in- terest to all members of the order.
 The Waterbury Aerie is about to open a program of varied activities including social and sporting events. It has already announced weekly card games for Its members and their wives, daughters, and lady friends. A committee has been formed to organize a bowling tour nament. A season of activities of interest to every member is the am bition of the present staff of off, ficers. MT Thomas visit to Water- bury Is expected to be the signal for the opening of the series of events
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-01
INDEPENDENT COP. SIGNATURES AUTHENTIc
EAST END DRUG
 STORE ROBBED

Higgins drug the East Main and Wall streets broken during night about s in cash taken An ent trance gained fouga side window Someone apparently fam
 far the location of the hiding place where the change for todays business had been placed
 months ago the the scene of two strange visits part burglar Nearly $50 taken before the police managed trap young chap who had previously volunteered his become friendly with e owner and clerk He was appretended held for superior court
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-01

,t Prominent Eagles from all parts 0f Connecticut will form recep- tion committee here tomorrow
 evening to welcome to Waterbury Hnd to this state, Joseph Thomas nf Akron, Ohio, q representative or the supreme aerie. Michael Ferris of this city, state president; John T. Moran of Meriden, state secre- tary ar William F. Kelly of Naug- Atuck, state deputy, will be among the high officers of the state to ex- Aend greetings to Mir Thomas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-01
FULL WEATHER REPORT

ss Washington, Oct 1.--UP)--Fore cast for tonight and Sunday; .s Maine: Cloudy, probably followed by showers tonight and Sunday: slowly rising temperature In north West portion tonight and in west bprtion Sunday.
 New Hampshire and Vermont: Cloudy with showers tonight and possibly Sunday morning, slowly Ttsing temperature.
 Massachusetts: Cloudy tonight and Sunday, possibly showers to- night; rising temperature Sunday and in northwest portion tonight. IsRhode Island and Connecticut: Cloudy, slightly warmer tonight; sunday partly cloudy, rising tenn perature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-01
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Oct 1.-(UP)-The local daily wool market report issued to- day by the Boston U. s. agriculture department bureau follows:
 ''Trade in wool has been rather quiet this week. Buyers with only small needs could occasionally pick up odd lots at prices slightly be- low recent maximum values. but these opportunities appeared to be very limited. Most large offerings were firmly held and customers de- siring only small quantities of these lines had to pay full quoted values. The volume and prices ifl- yolyed in few transactions indi- cated a continued strong under tone in the wool market"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-01
RESERVE BANK REVIEW

Boston, Oct 1.-(UP)-A more than seasonal increase occurred in the level of general business activ- ity in New England between July and August, with two important in- dustries contributing the major part of the improvement, accord ing to the monthly review of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
 Both wool consumption and boot and shoe production in this district increased sharply during August and, though the activity in each of these industries was less than in August. 1881, gains of consider ably more than the customary sea- sonal amounts were recorded. The amount of raw cotton consumed increased more than seasonally.
 STOCK SALES
 New York, Oct 1.-(UP)-Stock sales on the New York Stock Ex- change today totaled e38.330 shares; curb stock sales totaled 5O,000 shares.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-01
Local Leaders !
 At Hoover Tea
Miss Edna Weber And Mrs William Leggett 10 Attend
 White House Function October

convention wsfi be held on We'd nesday morning at which time Mrs Legh R. Powell, Jr, commissioner of the Norfolk council. will well come the delegates. Mrs Frederick Edey. national president, will re- spond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-01

were 918 cars below the corre- spending week last year. and 7,010 less than the corresponding week in 1880.
 Coal loadingg totalled 113.140 cars. an increase of 6,350 cars over the preceding week, but 15,575 cars below the corresponding week in 1881 and 40,O19 cars below 1880.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17

pacity, and a wooden wall was ig- lifted.
 Odor of the fire was noticed by Max H. Mielke, a neighbor, and he gave the alarm. Bremen quick ly responded and gained entrance at the rear of the shop. They put out the blaze with a tube of pyrene. The damage was limited to less than $10.
 MT. Haynes first intimation of the blaze was when boy entered the skating rink and told him. his shop was burning down MT. Haynes hastened to his place of business to find it almost as he had left it, and no firemen in sight.
 He immediately telephoned tEe Fire Hall to express his thanks to members of the department for their efficient work
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17
NOu Look At
 This!

With every fifty-cent purchase, or applied on account, we are giv- ing a ticket on a beautiful Sydney Laurence painting, valued now at $15000.
 The painting WIS have selected for some fortunate ticket holder was painted by Mir Laurence about three years ago, while in Juneau, and is a wild flower subject near Eagle River. The wild iris and lily of the valley are the central theme with charming background of spruce, alder, mountains and sky. This is superb award, gathering value as the years go by and in the meanwhile you have the pleas ure of living with it. A ticket will be given with each fifty-cent pur- chase at The Nugget Shop until Christmas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17
ROBERT SIMPLE PASSES AWAY
 AT GEN I RAL|A
Pioneer Building g Con- tractor Succumbs to
 Chronic Ailment

Robert A. Semple, 62 years of age a pioneer resident of Juneau, died yesterday in Centralia, Wash, according to message received here by M. H. Sides, close friend of the deceased. Interment will take place tomorrow in the Wash ington city.
 MT. Semple, who had suffered from a chronic ailment for long time, left Juneau about year ago for Centralia, where relatives Of Mrs Semple live.
 MT. Semple, who was a building contractor by profession, moved from the Atlantic Coast to Tacoma in the early sos. He came to Alaska in 1897 going to Sumdum, where he erected a ten-stamp mill for a mining company. other Notable Contracts
 Among other notable contracts performed by him was the building of the mill on the famous Chicha- gof Gold Mining Company's prop erty on Chichagof Island, the prop erty being owned at the time by Edward DeGroff, and the recon struction of the mill and plant al Berner's Bay of the Jualin Mining Company, controlled by Gov. w. B Hoggatt.
 MT. Semple was chief constructor for the Alaska Gastineau Cole Mining Company at Thane. Ht concluded the construction of the Scottish Rite Temple and the Jul neau High School. -
 Lumber Mills Power Plant
 His last work of importance wa' to put in the power plant of tht Juneau Lumber Mills.
 In the early 20's, he was super intendent of streets for the City of Juneau. At various times, ht built and reconstructed cannerie. ! in Southeast Alaska
 MT. and Mrs. Semple made theil home on Glacier Highway. Mrs Semple accompanied her husband when he went to Csntralia. Asid from her, he is not known to hav' left any immediate relatives
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17
LOCOLITE SAFE IS REPORT MADE
 T0TALLAP0OSA
Hunters, with Plenty of Food, Seen Saturday
 at Twin Point

Safely anchored in Twin Point Cove, the gasoline power boat Locolite. with c. l.. Hulse, Rodney Hulse. Warren H. Wilson and H. w. Edwards aboard, is waiting for moderation in the stormy weather to return to Juneau, Capt. c. H. Dench, Commander of the United States Coast Guard cutter Talla- poosa, was informed yesterday by George Martin, owner and skipper of the gasboat Its Whatt.
 The Tallapoosa left its Juneau base yesterday morning in search of Taku Inlet and neighboring waters for the Locolite, which de- parted from this city a week ago last Monday on hunting trip.
 Returned Last Night
 The cutter returned here last night without having sighted the overdue craft.
 Had Killed Two Deer
 MT. Martin reported that he saw the Locolite and her party at Twin Point Cove Saturday. He said that the hunters had killed two deer and were well supplied with food.
 On returning to Juneau last evening. the Tallapoosa near Point Arden light. picked up Clarence Wiitanen and Oscar Mansell and their outboard motor boat They were ashore, stormbound, waiting for cessation of bad weather to return to this city.
 The pleasure craft Jazz, owned by Cash Cole is overdue from hunting trip. She had aboard MT. Cole, and small party of friends The vessel is believed to be an- chored in Oliver Inlet.
 Five Indians in Camp
 A camp fire on the beach of Doty Cove and boat safely moor cd in the Cove were observed yes tsrday by the Tallapoosa. The camp and boat are those of five Indians, one of whom is a woman, who are on hunting trip, Capt. Dcnch has been informed by John Williams, an Indian.
 The Tallapoosa is in port today
 T feel positive the Locolite will return to Juneau as soon as the prevailing Taku storm subsidies, Capt. Dench said today. If sht does not, the cutter will go il search for her"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17
MAN RESISTS HOLD-UP; DEAD
Rob Der Shots and Kills Service Station Oper-
 ator in. Portland

PORTLAND, oregon, Nov. IT, Frank Craig, service station op- orator, was shot and killed last night by an unidentified robber who eluded a fleet of police prowler cars.
 Friends of Craig believe he re- sisted the hold-up and this result ed in the shooting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17
FILM PRODUCER
 HURT IN CLASH
Pilot of Plane Is Killed Two Others Aboard
 Are Injured

VICTORIA FALLS, Rhodesia, Nov. 17.-The airplane Spirit of Fun" in which Arthur Loew, Am erican film producer has been touring the Orient, crashed near here today.
 The. pilot of the plane was killed and Loew and his companion, Jos eph Rosenthal, were injured.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17


 said.
 Sterling Is Welcomed
 Hawley w. Sterling, Assistant Chief Engineer of the Alaska Road Commission who assumed those du- ties this week, was welcomed tt Juneau by the Chamber through President Allen Shattuck. MT. Ster- ling was guest Of the organiza- tion today
 He said he was resumlng his residence here after an absence of almost 20 years. Twenty years ago this month, MT. Sterling land ed in Juneau, looking for a job He worked for almost two years at the Perseverance mine. Since then he has helped build roads and a railroad in the Territory, working first for the Alaska Engineering Commission on the Alaska Rail- road and later for the Road Con- mission.
 Opposes Hunting License
 The Chamber today went unan- imously against a proposal of the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce to license resident hunters. Il adopted a report of special com nittee, composed of Dr. G. F' Freeburger, Dr. w. w. Councl i and John w. Jones, that was ad' verse to the licensing proposal pu' forward by the Petersburg Cham Der of Commerce. It held that sucf a system was impractical ant would impose handicaps on ma tives and other settlers" in remot' CT communities.
 The Chamber endorsed secon; resolution from Petersburg for later wild fowl hunting season approving it's suggestion that it b. made to cover the months of Oc tober and November, but suggest ing that the Territory be divided into two zones. The Alaska Gam Commission will be asked to rec ommend such action to the Ma tional Advisory Committee whic
 fixes seasons on migratory vii fowl
 Wrangen Also FavOrs The Chamber was informed letter from the Wrangell Cham Der of Commerce that it also fa vored a later season, suggestir November Is for closing date. Members of the Chamber we { urged to exercise caution in dri'
 ing automobiles over or aero 'Gold Street. just set aside f
 coasting by the younger gener
 ton. Warning street lights ha been installed and the police d
 partment is endeavoring to gi the coasters all possible protectio Tbut absolute safety cannot achieved unless there is comple cooperation from the driving pu lie, the Chamber pointed out. Thirty requests for informatit
 were received and answered du ing the week. Secretary G. Walmsley reported.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17
Disobey Nude Model
 Ban; Painters Ousted

BUDAPEST, Nov. 1.-The two greatest living Hungarian painters Stephen Csok and John Vaszary have been busted from the Acad- emy of Arts for refusing to obey the recent blue law banning nude models from the National Art School.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17
POLICEMAN TAKES TO SKATES

STEVENS POINT, Wis. - This city has it's first mounted" police man. Officer John Nolan straps on pair of ice skates to facilitate the patrolling of his "beat,s the municipal skating rink. He glides eight hours a day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17
BARBER ENJOYS
 SKATING WHILE
 SHOP IS ON FIRE
Blaze Occurs in William Haynes Place But
 Damage Slight

While Barber William Haynes was enjoying himself at the roller skating rink in the A. B. Hall last evening his house was afire.. He had left the oil burning heating plant in the barber shop and bath house on Third Street near Main Street turned on almost to ca-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17
BOWLING RESUMED ON
 .ELKS' ALLEYS TONIGHT

On the Elks' Alleys tonight, the first contests of the new bowling tournament will be played. Be- ginning at 7:15 o'clock the An goons will meet the Tenakees, and at 9 o'clock the Kakes will take on the Yakutats.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17

Advertisements tell you how much foods, clothing and household needs will cost you before you go shop ping.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17
SHRINE DANCE TOMORROW
 NIGHT

First Shrine dance of season will be held tomorrow night. Masonic Temple. 9;30 pm. Invitational. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17
Zynda Hotel

Zynda Hotel
 Gerald s. Clark, MT and Mrs. H Sulser, Mrs. Thomas Tilson Jr., Mrs. N. Bahrt. J. R. Bright man, H. c. Bryson, Frank D. Price, J A. Robarts, E. w. Harris, Sitka,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17

Osmund Stople and V. Longhead are now patients in St. Ann's hos pital, having entered for medical treatment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17
SHRINE DANCE TOMORROW
 NIGHT

First Shrine dance of season will be held tomorrow night. Masonic Temple. 9:3e' pm. Invitational. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17
AT THE HOTELS
Gastineau Hotel

Mrs. H. c. Redman. Hugh c Nicholson, Sitka; Haakas O. Olson Gordon Geogdegan, M. Bruce Haines; Peter Jorgensen, Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17
.D|MOND SPEAKS
 BRIEFLY TODAY
 TO LOCAL COG.
Finds Unity of Interests in All Parts-Asks for
 Aid and Advice

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17
Alaskan Hotel

Alaskan Hotel George B. Spaulding, city; N. Edwards, M. Haze, Craig; A. Pep pea, Tenakee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17

50c Pioneer Taxi. Phone 443. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-17

this will be taken care Of, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-30

Tho courts later freed Farley of tho chrage on which he was lu. dicted and Roosevelt appointed an. other Tammany Hall official ns sheriff after noting recommendu- tons by nor. partisan business nun, Roosevelt since has, been critlelHed because two appointed deputies 0f Farley who reported Incomes al. most as large remained in office.
 The Roosevelt decision on Farley brought forth this statement Oe public policy from the governor, and on it Seabury is understood to place his grentest hope for re- moval of tho New York playboy mayor.
 As n matter of general sound public policy 1 am very certain thnt there is q requirement. that where n public official Is under inquiry or investigation. especially m elect- cd officldl, and 1t appears that his scale Of living or the total of his bank deposits far exceeds tho pub llc salary which he is known to receive. he, tho elected public of- flcial, owes a positive public duty to tho community to give renson- able or creditabIo explanation of the sources of tho deposits or tho source which enables him to main. tain a scale of living beyond the amount of his salary. Public office should inspire private fl. nancial integrity" r
 Walker claims to have explained
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-30
Charges Are Ready To Be Made Against
 Mayor Of New York
DELEGATES FROM THIS CITY WILL
 CHANCE AROUND
When Alfred E. Smith Gives the Word Water. bury Will Go for R0Ose. welt or Some Other Strong Man

Who Waterbury's delegates to the democratic national convention will swing 10 for the presidential 1 nomination in the event they are released by ex-Governor Alfred h. Smith Is a matter of mystery at the present time. However, indica tlons are that they will vote for Govern. or Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York If he shows sufficient strength in the convention or any other suitable candidate for the nomination who appears to have the greatest amount of follow in tho national session. Governor Al. bert C. Ritchic of Maryland, 1t Is said, would be pleasing to the locnl men, also.
 When they leave for tho national convention next month tho local delegates, as well as the rest from other parts of Connecticut will have instructions to vote for ex. Governor Smith as long as he fs n candidate or until released by him." This pledge was put upon the dele' kation at the state convention.
 If and when Smith does release the Connecticut delegates, It IS q foregone conclusion that the Me- (Continucd on Page p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-30
HARVARD CREW CAPTAIN IS PUT
 UNDER ARREST
He and Some More Stu. dents Were in Street Brawl Capt Arm.
 strong May Be Dropped

Cambridge, Mass, May 30--(uP,) "A clash between Harvard Unl.. versIty students and a group or Cambridge boys, known as the Kerry Corner" gang resulted m tho arrest of Thomns E. Armstrong captain of tho Harvard varsity crow. Armstrong had been drink. ing, according to the police. in m attempt to forget his crews defeat In tho Saturday regatta with syr. acuse and Cornell.
 Tho outbreak between tho town boys ana the students came as the result of q fist fight tn a Harvard Square restaurant n week ago be' tween the two groups. Arm strong's arrest may menn his dis' mIBsnl as captain of tho crew. University authorities snId they would confer with Armstrong md Coach Charles Whiteslde before acting. Armstrong had not broken training as the crew had been given n thrce-day recess following Saturdays race.