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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-20
Beardsley Made
Vice-President
Reserve Officers Honor
Major-Moulter
Speaker

Three members OF the Waterbury
chapter attended the annual meet
ing OF the Connecticut Reserve on
GERS association at Bridgeport Sat
urday night. Major Harry j.
Beardsley Of this city was elected
ce-president representing the Wa
terbury chapter In the annual cleo
tion. Lieut. Col Roy T.. Rice and
Captain Newton w. Alexander
we're the other Waterbury members
In attendance. The meeting was
held at Champs farm.
The principal speaker. Major
Bennett A. Moulter. national secre-
tary of tho Reserve Officers' asso-
citation, lauded Congressman Ed
ward w. Goss OF Waterbury as the
best friend OF the army in WASH
inston today. The speaked told how
Congressman Goss staged splen-
did fight for the air efficiency bill.
defeated In the house, and then
enlisted the aid of Senator Hiram
Bingham TO continue the fight In
the senate. The men I'm the service
are aware of Congressman Goss'
service. the speaker stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-20
Michael Ferris
for President
State Aerie of Eagles
Meeting at New Britain

Michael Ferris. former presi-
dent of the Waterbury Aerie of
Eagles. was chosen president OF the
state acrie at It's convention In New
Britain, Saturday. Mr. Ferris Is
treasurer of the local society at
present. He succeeds John j. Nc
Garry Of Putnam, who becomes
junior past state president.
The candidacy of Mr. Ferris was
endorsed several weeks ago by past
presidents OF the local aerie and his
advancement to the highest Office
in the state was q scheduled tri-
butte for his several years work In
the various chairs Of the state or
ganization. Other officers chosen
were: vice. president. Albert f.
Trothier, OF Bristol; chaplain, Will
liam T.. Tyler OF New Britain: Sec
rotary John l.. Moran Of Meriden;
treasurer, Vincent A. Maher of New
Haven; conductor. John O'Connor
of Torrington; inside guard, Jo-
seph +. burns of Norwich: outside
guard, Thomas r. O'Connor. Jr. OF
Hartford and chairman OF the
board Of trustees, Joseph A. Hickey
Of Ansonia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-20

New York, June depending Of
fetal treasury department regula-
lions on the two cent bank tax In
the new federal revenue law, the
general counsel of the American
Bankers association, Thomas b.
Patton, has prepared memoran-
dunn opinion as to bank procedure
In collecting the assessment from
customers.
Pointing out that the law be-
comes effective June 81, 1892, ex-
piring July 81. 1884, he suggests
that the best method of collection
Is to count the checks drawn
against each account each month
and debit the customer 2 cents per
check. The customer should be ad-
vised of the deduction by a debit
slip making II plain the charge Is
| at the order of the federal govern
ment and not the bank. he says.
He expresses the opinion that a
bank will not be liable for the tax
when uncollectable due to INSULT
cheney of funds In an account.
Also that the law Is constitutional
in requiring banks to make these
collections at their own expense.
AS to instruments liable to the
tax he says they include all ordi-
nary checks and drafts. including
counter checks, but as to receipts
used for Withdrawals doubtless the
same ruling will be made az under
the 1898 revenue act. which made
them exempt IL presented to his
bank by the customer In person.
Checks issued by federal and all
other state and local government
units would also be exempt, as
probably also those by referees and
trustees In bankruptcy and receiv-
ers who act as officers of the
courts. Another form expected to
be exempt are multiple orders
drawn upon the drawer itself, pay
able at bank but not individually
charged to the customers account.
being taken up daily by single
blanket check which alone would
be subject to the tax. This type OF
transaction would apply to daily
produce purchases from their
members by farm cooperatives. and
by creameries and to other pur-
chases of dairy and poultry prod
ucts fro mindivldual producers. as
we'll as to payrolls and dividend
disbursements by corporations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-20

Matteo Bovine, "a, OF 10 Crown
street was taken to st Mary hos
pital early yesterday morning fol-
lowing an alleged stabbing ARRAY
near the intersection of North Main
street and City Mills lane. The
youth Is not considered seriously
wounded and IL expected TO be able
to appear in police court Wednes-
day morning to testify against his
supposed assailant. Alphonso Ge-
fone, 81. Of rs Griggs street, who
In charged with assault and Philip
Tiso, 40, OF 81 Robinson street.
who Is being held on the technical
charge OF intoxication. When the
police called at Gefone's home to
. question him they discovered his
coat and trousers stained with
blood. He denied. however, that he
was the one responsible for the
knitting.
Supermumerary Policemen Har-
old Bowling and Daniel Mecca
made the arrest about 2:30 o'clock
yesterday morning when called 10
City Mills lane by Victor Sipperly
OF 1245 North Main street, who was
apparently aroused by the argyll
ments OF the principals.
Young Bovine had a knife wound
in his side and was bleeding very
freely. but on examination 1t was
found that his wound was not very
deep. He was discharged from the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-20
Union Service
on Church Lawn
Rev Richard Hegarty Talk
ed on Pioneers and
PathfinderS

Rev Richard Hegarty Of the First
Methodist cuhrch conducted the
union services on the lawn of 81
Johns Episcopal church last even
Ing, assisted by Rev DIR John N
Lewis. In his sermon Rev MI
Hegarty urged his listeners to real
ize that all we have is due to what
we have received from someone
else. He pointed out that we arc
all receivers" from the pathfind-
ers" and pioneers in the develop
ment of the country, science. re-
ligion and every other walk oil
life.
Few of us have the ability OF
givers, he declared. In Christionas
hope begins In receptivity. VIC
must make our hearts receptive for
what Christ sends us, he stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-20
Bovine Escapes
Serious Injury
In Street Brawl
AIphonso Gefone Charged With Assault on Youth
Companion Philip TisO Held on IntOxicatOn Com
plant for Hearing Wednesday

hospital yesterday afternoon and
taken to his home.
The accused men claimed that
they had spent the evening at
Lake Quassapaug. The police were
yesterday the cause OF the argu-
ment which led up to the knife
display.
On the payment Of $40 the
charge Of operating q motor vehicle
without q license was nolled In the
case Of Adam Folkman, 80, Of IL
South Leonard street.
Casimir Renkum. ~. of 178 Tu-
dor street appeared In court with
his head encased In bandages. His
skull cap" was so large that he
was unable to wear hat. He was
charged with intoxication. breach
Of the peace and resistance. Taking
look at the accused the court
suspended sentence. He had evil
IDENTIFY been sufficiently punished
for his actions In picking a fight
with Supernumerary Office Mecca.
Renkin and friend passed the
officer on North Main street and
the attention OF the driver was
CaIieO 10 Lne TACT tHdt tHo uButa
were no tilt. An hour later Renk-
UNI returned to ask Officer Mecca
his idea of stopping the machine
A fight resulted and terminated ir
Renkum's arrest.
The case of Mrs Pasquale Mari
no, 81, of 81 Garden Hill road wal
continued for so days. She was
principal In n neighbours quarrel.
The non-support case Of Andrew
Drinskinas, 46, OF 272 Perkins ave
nue. was continued. Mrs Drinskinai
in addition to alleging that he
husband had failed to contribute
! regularly to the support of hi
family also alleged that he ha'
been too friendly with another wo
man. Alienation OF affections Nigh
be grounds for action unless thu
third member OF the party disap
pears, Mrs Drinskinas intimatcd
The accused husband laughed a
the idea OF being in position Il
care for two women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-20
Analysis Of Bank
Check Federal Tax
General Counsel for American Bankers Assn Prepares
Finding for Law Which Becomes Effective To-day

Judge Patton points out, however.
that this question Is still under ad-
visement.
Special forms of instruments
held liable to the tax are travellers
checks, cashiers checks and tele-
graphic orders by banks on their
correspondence or federal reserve
banks to transfer sums to other
banks. As to the 10 per cent tax
on safe deposit box renters. which
goes into effect at the same time.
this IN held to apply only to rentals
actually collected after the effective
date. and not to unexpired por-
lions of leases previously paid for.
These various opinions. Mr.. Pat
on points out. are subject to posi- =
Bile modification when the official
regulations are issued.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-20

New Haven, June 20-The late.
cool spring with drought in June Ia
thought to be responsible In Con-
necticut for the appearance OF
Stewards bacterial disease. which
ruined much Illinois corn last
year. The trouble is rare In this
state. but II has appeared this
summer In early sweet corn on
many farms. among them that Of
the Connecticut Agricultural Ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-20
Unseasonal Weather
Bad For Corn Crop
Late Cool Spring With DrOugh Early This Month
Responsible for Stewards Disease

pertinent station. The affected
plants are about a foot high. Ex-
animation OF rs to 30 fields show
ed unusually / to go infected
stalks and In two cases these ran
as high as 10 to 1516.
station botanists believe that the
disease has occurred before In
Connecticut, but that the peculiar
conditions OF this season enabled
1t to spread with more viruience. II
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-20

Is expected that MS soon as the corn
can make a more vigorous growth
the disease will probably die out.
Stewards disease is caused by
bacteria that apparently infect the
seed. The first symptom Is whiting
and drying of the green leaves. II
the stalk is cut Iengthwise, brown
discoloration IL seen at the base Of
the stalk. Later, the roots rot Off.
All varieties are apparently sus-
ceptible to the disease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-20
Old Sores Healed
One Application Brings Relief

For over 80 years the mighty
healing and soothing power OF
Peterson's Ointment has quickly
ended old sores OF long standing
has brought instant comfort to
folks suffering with piles. itching
skin and burns--has banished the
worst pimplcs and Eczema In Just
a few days.
sons Ointment at any drug store
proves it---even one application
convinces you've at last discovered
a woodworking Ointment which
won't fail to give the results you
want.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-20
CHIMNEY SWEEPING COST
DOWN

Lansing. Mich (UP)-The cost
of chimney sweeping. is coming
down. Morris Benson. 30. a chim-
neg sweep by profession. claims
les hard to find work now because
johiess men are oxeying to do his
work for Is cents. Benson charges
50 q chimney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-20

OrviIIe Lawior, son OF Senator
Joseph II. Lawior, who has been
named 20 act a. clerk OF the state
labor department by Labor Com
missioner Joseph NJ. Tone. will fiII
that post only IN a temporary
capacity. Mr. LawIor will serve
while one OF the regular incumbents
r. out III.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-08-04
ARKANSAS GUARD IS
CALLED TO mines
New Miners Scale Agreed
to i'm Illinois.

GAINESVILLE, Ark-Efforts OF 5Oo
union miners to halt nonunion opera
lions in the johnson county coal
fields caused disorder that resulted
in injuries to mine boss and moDlll-
Zation Of National Guardsmen.
The organizers. who locked into
the GAINESVILLE area. camped near the
mines under the watchful eyes OF
troops who were ordered out by Gov.
Harvey Parnell.
Bog Griffith, pit boss at the
GAINESVILLE Coal company mine, was
brought to hospital after a beating
by group of organizers whom he
denied entrance to the mine. He was
not seriously hurt.
Springfield, Ill.-A revised scale OF
wages for the Illinois miners union,
based ON a basic wage Of IS day
was adopted by representatives OF the
miners and coal operators of the
state.
The scale proposal will be submit
ted to members of the district union
for approval at a referendum vote
in the immediate future, district Off
Gals announced.
Changes made in the scale adopted
are chiefly technical ones as COM
pared to the old scale, which was
defeated at a recent referendum IN
the district union. The changes are
said to clear up controversial points
which arose following adoption of the
former scale.
One clause of the former agree
ment having to do with six-hour days
was eliminated entirely because of it's
being misinterpreted by miners. The
chief objection to the clause was the
fact that it did not make clear
whether the men could be compelled
to work one siX-hour shift or two six
hour shifts day.
viding reduction of the salaries of
men receiving more than Sc a day
by ~ per cent and a reduction of 81
a day for men earning Sc a day was
included in the agreement signed.
Indianapolis, Ind.-Spokeslnen for
the cooperative coal miners, who for
the last three years have operated
the Hoosier shaft at Digger, came to
the statehouse here to ask Gov. Har-
ry G. Leslie to remove his embargo
on their mining activities. But the
governor was absent.
Mining at the Hoosier shaft was
curtailed when group of 1000 to
1000 men. women and children con-
stantly picketing the mine, demand
ed it be closed.
The co-operatives insist they have
legal right to conduct their own bust
ness and on this basis they tried to
appeal to Governor Leslie.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-08-04
Auto Injuries Fatal
to Fred Duesenberg

Johnstown, Paired Duesenberg,
indianapolis automobile manufacturer
and sportsman, died here. He was
f1fty-five. Death followed injuries re-
ceived July 2 when his automobile
overturned on Ligonier mountain.
Duesenberg apparently was recover
ing from a spinal injury and disloca-
ton of the shoulder when pleural
pneumonia developed. An oxygen tank
brought here from Pittsburgh was EN-
ployed and he again was thought out
Of danger. But he suffered a relapse
and went into coma which preceded
death. His wife and son were with
him when he died.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-08-04
Major Doolittle Flies
Over IA States in Day

New York.-Maj. James Doolittle
transcontinental record holder, landed
at Newark airport after completing a
days flying of more than 1900 miles
and flashing across the skies of IA
states. The speed champion made the
trip to celebrate the one hundred and
fifty seventh anniversary Of the first
United States postal service estab
ished by act of the continental con.
gress at Philadelphia July 90, 1875.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-08-04
Lindberghs Will Take
New Baby to Hopewell

New Yorl.-Col. and Mrs. Charles
A. Lindbergh plan to return to their
home in Hopewell, N. j., scene of the
kidnapping Of their baby son, immed-
ately after the birth of their second
child, expected the latter part of Au-
gust
They have remained at the Morrow
home in Englewood for the summer,
giving up their usual trip to North Ha-
ven, Maine, so that Mrs. Lindbergh
could be uni~ the care of New York
physicians.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-08-04
Fish Stories

A red salmon tagged by the bureau
Of fisheries in Alaskan waters was
found A days later in Serbian
stream 1900 miles away. In response
to $4,000 requests, the bureau dis.
tributed 13S,392,000 game fish last
year, which is only 3 per cent Of
the number it Matched. incidentally,
the bureau has tagged 1,50O sea trout
for study.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-08-04

White Salmon valley at approximately
165 tons. Lack of satisfactory market
left many cherries unsold, but few
were allowed to go to waste, as needy
families were supplied all they de.
sired for canning.
The virtues Of the horseless carriage
and the one drawn by old Dobbin are
combined in "horse- omobile" made
by TENTS Erickson of Winthrop. Erick.
son, in an effort to thwart hard times
and the high cost of gasoline, has at
tached tongue and doubletrees to
an old car and old Dobbin is drawing
about the rig, which has rubber tires
and all the conveniences Of an auto
mobile except the speed.
AS an unemployment relief measure
Governor Hartley has moved to obtain
100000 from the federal govern.
ment for immediate construction of
the Roza division Of the Yakima irri.
cation system which will provide work
for 1000 men for 10 months.
r. Dixon, who was given work cut.
ting wood in Seattle city yard ON the
Seattle-Tacoma highway, has brought
suit against the city to recover $1O,.
600 for personal injuries due to faulty
equipment. A splinter from wedge
destroyed the sight of an eye.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-08-04
McCov Has lob in Detroit

Detroit.-Norman Selby. known to
fight fans as Kid Mccoy and paroled
from San Quentin prison, California,
arrived by airplane to take job as
physical instructor in the Ford Motor
company plant.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-08-04
Postal Blockade of Manchoukuo

Shanghai Chinese postal block
ade against Manchoukuo tied up postal
service and appeared to have widened
the breach between Japan and China
over the northern area.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-08-04
Killed by Pitchfork

Davenport, Iowa.-Struck in the
neck by tine Of pitchfork which
caught in drive belt on thresher,
Charles G. Brown, fifty-four, suffered
injuries which caused his death.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-08-04
WASHINGTON NEWS
ITEMS OF INTEREST
Bret Resume Of Happenings OF
the Week Collected for
Our Readers.
THE MARKETS
Portland

Portland
Wheat - Big Bend bluestem. hard
wheat, 5s1ac; soft white and western
white, 4Sc; hard winter, northern
spring and western red, 46hc.
Hay-Buying prices. I. o. b. Port
land; Alfalfa, Yakima, $500.
Butterfat-14@16c.
Eggs-Ranch. 17@19c.
Cattle Steers, good, $5.25@6.00.
Hogs-Good to choice, $4.25@6.00.
Lambs-Good to choice, $4.00@425.
Seattle
Wheat - Soft white and western
white, 45c; hard winter, western red
and northern spring, 45c; bluestem,
Soc.
Butterfat-17c.
Eggs-Ranch, 21c.
Hogs-Good to choice, $5@5.25.
Cattle-Choice steers, $5.50@5.75.
SheepeSpring lambs, s4.00@4.75.
Spokane
Cattle Steers, good, $6@6.50.
Hogs-Good to choice, $485@5.00.
Lambs-Medium to good, $4@450
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-08-04
And the Porch Swing

Wife, packing for vacation trip
Have we forgotten anything,
dear?
Husband-There's the piano, my
love.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-06-17
The Wright Law Infamy

Reneal of the Wright bone dry law, now favored
by the Republican party, should be demanded a'
once by the Democratic party.
The extreme and impossible provisions OF the law
might be forgiven and yet the law would STAND as
the most infamous document in the state
One provision was inserted to provide FUNDS Ior
the Anti-saloon League lawyers. 1t places the en-
forcement of the law upon the auction block ana
introduces into the machinery of government the
worst possible principle and precedent.
Under the Wright law special fee OF $50 is given
to prosecutors for convictions.
There is much larger fee for obtaining inJunc-
lions under the nuisance section
Anv law that gives the prosecutor an extra lee
for convictions invites injustice 1t can not hep oue
result in tyrannies 1t makes the greed the basis OF
government.
Under this law the Anti-Saoon League demanded
the appointment Of its own attorneys as speclal as
,s+arts IN prosecutors At time two special
prosecutors in this county earned about $l5,OoO
oo, each for obtaining convictions OF drunks IN IN
donanolis. Arthur Gilliom, when encouragement
ended the practice.
No prosecutor who has financial interest III the
conviction of any person can be fair and Impartial
THAT is one reason for strict fee basis Tor prose-
cutors all over the state.
That is one reason the Wright law should be re-
nealed. It puts that law on different basis from
other laws-an infamous basis that smacks OF the
middle ages. ..,......
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-06-17
Issues in Default

A RECENT investigation by the
L n Latin American Bondholders'
Association indicates that of some
sixty issues to five countries of
Latin America, most of which are
now in default, which total some
1890, 100000, about $140,000,00O were
definitely allocated to public works,
and some $530,O00,OOO were stated to
be allocated in part for public
works." the letter goes on.
so far as publicly is known also,
there has been an almost complete
absence Of competent reports by in
dependent engineers on these prof.
ects, and little, if any, supervision
by such engineers of expenditure
Of the funds.
1.-THE institute believes, in order
that the investor may have some
protection, that not only should
there have been comprehensive en-
cheering reports precedent to the
making Of these bonds, but also ade-
quate engineering supervision of
expenditure of this money.
There is every evidence that
these public works, and especially
the development Of transportation
on which all other development de-
pends-have not been planned wise
ly or executed efficiently and that
this is responsible, at least in part.
for losses from which the investors
are suffering"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-06-17

vlouSly will save expense in the
manner of buttons, banners, cam
palgn literature, and possibly even
moving van charges, the convention
did not take Charles Curtis forth
with.
Several other candidates were
placed in nomination, including
Colonel B. Boob MacNider. as he
aHectionately is called by his
friends; General Harbord, who. as
lar as I know, is called General
Haroord, and a man named Fuller
from Massachusetts. There were
several others, but it hardly can
matter much now or in a hundred
years.
For a time it seemed as if
Charles Curtis might have some
trouble in getting his denomination.
but before the roll call was COM
plete Pennsylvania changed its vote
and swung over to him and that
gave him clear majority. It was
said that at the last minute Wash
ington put in a word in his behalf.
That is natural enough. 1t is
surprising that Herbert Hoover did
not take action sooner. After all,
Charles Curtis adds great strength
to the ticket.
Charles denomination makes it
possible for Mr.. Hoover to point
with pride at one man who has not
yet lost his job in spite of the de-
preston.
(Copvright. 1882 BY The Tines
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-06-17
Everyone Is Disguised
HOOVER ar

DRESIDENT HOOVER and his
L pussyfooting advisers have won
a Pyrrhic victory, have succeeded in
placating the drys only to disgust
everybody.
The prohibition plank which they
forced their party to adopt satisfies
no one. 1t promises the drys that,
no matter what happens, enough of
the eighteenth amendment will be
saved to insure federal control of
the liquor traffic.
1t promises the vets that states
can vote to re-establish the sale of
liquor, but only under conditions
prescribed by the federal govern
ment. 1t promises the army of dry
agents now employed that some way
will be found to keep them on the
pay roll.
1t promises politicians that the
problem will remain unsettled. It
promises grafterS, bootleggers. and
racketeers that the conflict between
state and federal authority will con-
tinue to furnish them a good field of
operations.
1t promises hypocrites a chance to
go right on strutting their stuff. The
only people it promises nothing are
those who believe in plain words and
common honesty, but such people
SClII constitute distinct majority.