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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
BY ELNIER 2. wALzER .IaI

NOMatIA EICN3 EAAlAAAEt1h LlaAtOHI
 New York. Dec 14-(UP)-A rise of 1 to 3 points on the stock exchange today more than wiped out yesterdays losses.
 The upturn came in the face of French and Belgian default on De- cember IS war debt payments. For time in the early trading some scattered selling was noted, but as all markets maintained a relative ly steady tone. sellers soon shifted tcethe buying side.
 Volume increased slightly on the rally. The war debt situation had little effect anywhere. Bonds were firm. even French issue maintain. ing a steady tone moderately un- der the previous close. Seven pnit- cd States government issues made new highs for the year.
 Much interest was centered on the foreign exchange dealings. Francs sank fractionally to a new low since 1928, while the pound sterling rallied cent on agree ment of the British government to pay It's 95,500,O00 war debt in- stallment tomorrow in gold. Belgas were dull and slightly lower. Stock markets abroad were quiet, Lofl- don steady and Paris lower.
 Cotton futures were helped by a favorable consumption report for November. During that month consumption amounted to 5OS,722
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
ONE POLICEMAN MET DEATH AND
 TWO WOUNDED

New York, Dec 14-(U. P.) - One policeman was killed and two policemen and bandit were wounded in Q gun fight on upper Broadway early to-day. A police radio car drew up at the curb in front of cordial shop in answer to call that bandits were inside. Four bandits came out, shooting. Patrolman George L. Gerhard was dropped as he stepped from the machine. Seven bullets killed him.
 The bandits communicated tax icab and Patrolman James Gallag- her gave chase In the police car. Patrolman Louis M. Schmidt. came running up as the cars raced away. He was shot in the arm. Patrolman James Reilly was wounded in the hand.
 The chase preceded through 12 blocks, bullets screaming between the two cars. The taxicab stopped and three men ran away. Police found the fourth bandit in the car. He was seriously wounded.
 Later they arrested Ralph M. Florence, who was identified as one of the bandits. The wounded bandit was William Bogel, 22. a tough customer" and an ex-con- vict. At the hospital he was told he would die. He twisted his mouth into 6 snarl. "Oh yeah?" he inquired and closed his eyes so as not to be annoyed further.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
GAMBLER TAKES HIS LIFE OVER
 DEATH THREAT

Boston, Dec IA - (U. P.) - Death threats from fellow gamb- lers becau e of unpaid losses to- day were believed to have prompt cd Frederick c. Bishop. 45, of Lynn to leap to his death from a ferry boat in Boston harbor last nifk.t More than 50 passengers saw the widely y-known sporting fig ure walk calmly to the guard rail of the narrow guage ferry New towne and step overheard. He still was foundering in the water when rescued by tug crew, but was dead on arrival at Haymarket Re- lief hospital.
 Identification was established by Robert Mckay of Lynn, whose name was found among Bishop's papers. Police said Bishop. em- ployed by wealthy gambler, was known to be meticulous about pay ing his debts. but that temporary inability to meet his losses and death threats from fellow gamb- lers might have prompted his act. Besides his wife. Bishop leaves a son. Albert. 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
AM ADDRESS ON
 FATHER COUCHLN
Delivered at Sacred Heart Church By Rev Eugene
 MOriarty
A SPLENDID TRIBUTE

An address on Rev Charles Coughlin, whose Sunday afternoon addresses have attained an inter- national popularity, was given on Monday evening before the mem bers of the Children of Mary so- ciety of the Sacred Heart church. The speaker was Rev Eugene Mori- arty of Norwich, formerly assist ant pastor of St Margaret's church of this city.
 Father Moriarty reveiwed the
 work of Father Coughlin, who was inspired to undertake a series of radio addresses as a means of pro- noting love for St Therese, "The Little Flower and of establishing q national shrine of universal admir- ation in her honor. The story of the rise In popularity of Father Coughlin's sermons and how mill lions of listeners tuned in Sunday afternoon to hear the broadcast from the little church in Detroit, Mich, proved a most interesting evenings program for members of the society Father Coughlin's addresses have become the sub- ject of widespread comment and discussion. They have been fea- tured by not only eloquence and logic but have been authenticated by statements taken from the Con- gressional Record and official docu- ments.
 A splendid tribute was paid to the sincerity of Father Coughlin by Father Moriarty. who related many little interesting incidents of the beloved priests life and experience.
 A vote of thanks was extended to Father Moriarty for his most in- teresting address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
French Default Did
 Not Stop Market In
 The Rise of Prices
Stocks Jumped Up to 3 Points This Afternoon This Wiped Out All the Losses Sustained Yesterday

bales. against 51e.0Oo bales in oc- tober. Exports of cotton in N0- vember were 1,012,411 balegS against 1,OO8,Oz3 in october ana 1,O70, ,643 in November, 1881.
 Wheat rallied fractionally aB did corn and rye. Barley recovered more than a cent after a sharp drop yesterday. Oats lost slightly.
 Best gains of the day were made in the stock market. Steel com- mon moved up nearly point while gaiSs of a point or more were made by Westinghouse Electric, United Aircraft, American Can. Case, Du Pont, Eastman, Auburn Auto, National Biscuit, Du Pont and Union Carbide. Allied Chem ical was up more than points and International Business Ma chimes 3.
 Railroad shares were strong as were Utilities. Tn the rails Atchi- son rose more than a point, while Union Pacific and Louisville and Nashville were up 3 points each. Others gained fractions to a point. American Telephone jumped more than 2 points. Fractions were strong. Standard Gas was up more than a point.
 Ability of the market to hold steady in the face of the debt sit- uatfon was construed as the most favorable factor for the rally. It indicated, observers said, a strong technical position. French default had been anticipated yesterday. Some observers were of the belief the present debt crisis would spur forts for a review of the debts with view of revision.
 News from various kinds indf- cated the usual year-end recissions. The steel industry declined point to 15 per cent of capacity. ac- cording to the Iron Age which looked for rate as low as 12 per cent before the end of 1882. Elec- tricity output was down 9.1 per cent from the 1891 week.. for the week ended December l, q better showing than the previous week.
 Nws from the oil industry was mixed. oil statistics were favor. able. However, late in the day 1t was announced Texas company had reduced crude prices. Earlier several leading companies reduced gasoline prices throughout Texas. As a result oil shares sold off on, the stock exchange.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
Course of the
 Western Farmer
Lauded By s. Mclean Buckingham at Meeting
 in Hartford

S. Mclean Buckingham of Wa tertown, commissioner of the state department of agriculture, recent ly returned from the convention of the American Farm Bureau Fed eration in Chicago addressed the opening session of the two-days forty second annual meeting of the Connecticut Genealogical so- ciety at the, Hartford Women's club yesterday urging all to medi- tate on their good fortunes rather than the misfortunes which have befallen them.
 He lauded the courage and llopefulness of the western farm CTS and urged the support. of New England farmers in seeing that their less fortunate friends secure sympathetic hearing.
 Judge Frederick M. Peasley of superior court. Rev Herbert D. Rollason of Middletown, Dr w. l.. Slate, director of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Professor M. A. Blake of New Brunswick, N. J., President Ken meth M. Platt and Mayor Rankin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
N. M. C. A. Notes

The Central Y. M. C. A. social committee met last evening at the N to discuss plans for the New iYear's Eve frolic and dance. Chairman Francis O'Donnell pre- sided. William Sutton of the Bean Brummel club was appointed chairman of the program commit tee. Reports were heard on enter- 4ainment, music, favors, and the supper committee. Damiano's or- rhestra has been engaged for dancing. The committee on en- fertainment reported several acts of vaudeville which were ap- proved by the general committee. AIva Coolidge, of the Sigma Rho club, who is heading up the com- mittee on decorations, reports something novel in that line which will come as surprise to all Y dance patrons. There will be a meeting of the subcommittee in Roy Smiths office next Monday evening at 7:30.
 The next Sunday forum at the Central Y. M. c. A. will be known bs the College Forum" Y. M. C.. A. members who have been away 1t college during the year will be asked to participate in general meeting at the Y at 3:30. Each young man will speak for a few minutes on the merits of his re- epectiye college. Y members who gre contemplating attending col lege next year will have the oppor- kunity of talking with these re- turned men and questioning them After the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
HIS THREATS TO KIDNAP SENDS
 HIM TO PRISON

Cambridge, Mass, Dec 14--(UPj
 Ettoro Pellcgrini, A. gardner on Newton estate,- was sentenced to six to twelve years in state pris- on yesterday for attempted extor- ton from two wealthy Newton res- idents under threat that their chil- dren would meet fate worse than that of the Lindbergh baby. The notes, demanding $2,000, were sent to Frederic H. Kennard and Leslie D. Hawkridge, both of Dudley road. Newton. Written in Italian. they threatened .an affair. same as Lindbergh, that they kidnapped his son, only worse" and identified the sender with Al capone and Com pany." Pellegrini. who has a wife and two children living in Italy. was arrested when he attempted to collect the extortion money
 Tn passing sentence, Superior Judge Thomas J. Hammond de- clared that attempted extortion through threats of Kidnapping must be stopped" ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

Washington. Dec 14.-UP)- Foreign governmental bonds held by the United States as security for s11.O00. 100000 of war debts are virtually worthless unless debt or nations continue to meet their obligations, treasury officials said to-day. Tn large vault at the treasury there are neat little stacks of these foreign bonds printed on magnificent paper and bound in rich covers. Among this collec- tion of $11,O00. 100000 worth of bonds are $3,863, ,650,000 of French bonds which yield an interest rate of 1 per cent. Default on war debt payment by France would make these bonds worthless, offi- cials declared.
 Tt is impossible to sell de- faulted bonds" one high treasury official said, "and even if this were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
CITY HALLS OF
 FOUR CITIES TO BE AUCTI0MED

Columbia, s. C., Dec 14-CU P)-This state has ordered the property of fOur cities and counties including iCty Halls, sold at auction for taxes be- cause of failure to pay the state a G-ccnt gasoline tax.
 Tine cities are Columbia. the state capital, Grccnvillc, Spar tanburg. and Florence, among the largest towns in the state.
 The counties arc Grccnville. Che r Okcc, Darlington and Edgcficld.
 The cities of Snmtar and Aiken and the couties of Sum. ter and Lee also arc delinquent but have made arrangements to pay their tax.
 Chairman w. G. Query of the state tax board said sher- iffs had been ordered not to seize fire engines, waterwOrks, or other public properties cs- , sential to public welfare. City Halls, he said, may be seized. The local City Hall houses the towns largest movie theater.
 '"This drastic actiOn," Query said, lis due to failure tO make arrangements to pay as required by law after falling even to answer our notices"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
DEMOCRATS HAVE WON BATTLE TO
 BLOCK HOOVER

Washington, Dec 14-(UP) -Democrats aided by pro- grcssive republicans won a battle over jobs in the Senate to-day when they voted down n motion by assistant Repub- Iican Leader McNary for an executive session for confirma- tiOn of President HoOver's lat- est appointees.
 By n vote of Al to B the democrats won their opening fight to prevent confirmation of all presidential appOintees whose terms would extend be- yond March 4.
 The democrats except from this rule promotions in the military, foreign and similar professional services of the government.
 Having won their point on the confirmation issue. the democrats permitted immc- diate confirmation of the nOm- ination of Roy C. Chapin, De- troit, to be secretary of com meIce. His term expires March 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
BACKWOODSMAN TAUGHT THESE
 CITY FELLERS'
They Picked Him for Easy Mark, But He Sold Them Booze He Didn't Have
By MARION F. COLLINS lfUnited Press Stan COrrcspondent)


 Huntington, l.. l., Dec 14-(UP) s-Snipe hunting, the old. old game from the backwoods, has been played with financial profit on sev- eral gullible Long Islanders, police charged to-day in holding an aged Nissourian who felt these city fel- Hers ought to be taught a lesson"
 The modern version of the game Yielded more than the loud guffaws given victims In the hills. Police figured that a half dozen persons tsheld the sack" for approximately 31,500. They accused John Rob hrts, once a Missouri farm boy, of collecting this amount.
 @ Roberts, powerful of frame and fuddy of cheek with 8 manner that beiied his 60 or more years, never forgot, he told police. how he strained his ears hour after hour to catch the sound of the ap- proaching ''snipe" as his brother beat the bushes.
 He donned an old shirt, dug a hair of cowhide boots from 8 trunk and went to Brooklyn. The first hIIeRod victim for the hunt" was captured. Roberts, gawking at klew motor car In show window, Attracted the attention of an alert salesman, Joseph E. Miller.
 The car was demonstrated. Rob- krts liked it but he couldn't buy 7 right now--not until he put through a deal. The salesman \ bffered to help on the deal.
 Roberts seemed dubious but he'd tell the salesman about 1t. His neighbor, Roberts said, was &he widow of former bartender. who had put away a large stock of pre-war liquor. The widow needed money. He was commissioned to tind buyers.
 The salesman was interested. He Fold several friends and among khem S4O0 was raised. Then Rob- erts with two expectant purchas- < ars set out at midnight to get the sliuuor." They drove to house Dn a little frequented road. Rob- erts went into the house, returning shortly to tell them the deal was dust about put through. If they would give him the money and get those bags ready, he'd settle. M The men got out of the car with burlap sacks ready to be filled. At that point Roberts asked them fo wait few minutes while he got another man down the road piece" The men waited hours, until dawn in fact. Then they in yestigated. The house was empty Weary and footsore they walked fo the Huntington railroad station.
 Subsequently they complained to police. Soon similar complaints were received from Astoria, Ja- rnaica and Mineola. Police found a large man wearing cowhide boots explaining to druggist that he knew a widow who wanted to sell some pre- war liquor, etc, and Roberts was arrested.
 The Missourian, police said. ad- Snitted taking the money from the motor car salesman. also his auto mobile. q jest thought" they quoted Roberts as saying, that these city fellers ought to be taught a lesson on general princi- ples."
 Roberts was wearing a money belt containing four $100 bills when arrested. He faces arraign- ment on charge of grand larceny,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

The s25,OO0 damage suit of Will liam Fl. Lowe of Waterbury against the Brock-Hall Dairy company of New Haven was ex- Dected to reach the jury late this Afternoon in superior court. Argu- ments of counsel started at 2 o'clock and after the charge is given the jury by Judge Alfred c. Baldwin, the case will go to the panel for deliberation.
 The plaintiff seeks to recover for serious and permanent injuries he suffered in an auto mishap at West Cheshire on September 3. 1881. MT Lowe. general manager the plumb ing firm bearing his name, was Arriving toward the railroad tracks in West Cheshire when he was forced to one side of the road by the entrance to the main highway of one of the defendants trucks.
 Mf Love's car ran along a bank,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
POULTRY SHOW HAD FEATURES
 NOT EXPECTED

Hartford. Conn, Dec 14-(U. P.) --The third annual New England Poultry Exhibition opened at the state armory here last night with four of the 1500 exhibits -- two pheasants, a Guinea hen and a quail--perched on the rafters and refusing to join in the show. Among the exhibits safely penned below were t,,o rare blue geese, appearing in public for the first time.
 The State board of fisheries and game exhibited an unusual array of Connecticut wild life, including six skunks of the pon-violent spe- cies. Prize winners from the recent Chicago show occupied a prom inent place among the entries. The exhibition will continue until Fri day night when awards will be made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
French Francs Broke

New York. Dec 14-(UP)-- French francs broke here to-day to the lowest price since the 1928 currency stabilization as the French government made plans to forego the December l5 war debt payment to the United States.
 Belgian currency was affected by the default of that country, tho BelGa selling off sharply. The British pound sterling, however rose 1N cents to $3.29h on as- surance that Great Britain will meet her war debt payment.
 Opening at 3.90H cents (par7-- s3.92), the French franc declined slowly to 3.90 3-16 cents. The Bel ga declined 1884 cents (par---- I3.9O) from the previous close of
 Bonds of the French govern ment were weak in trading on the New York stock exchange. The 7h per cent bonds. due in 1941 lost . point to 125h and the Is due in 1049 lost a point to llS A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
SZ5, poo DAMAGE ACTION GOES TO JURY
S5,OOO ACTIONN
 COMMON PLEAS
Case Being Heard Before Judge Miles F. McNiff
 and a Jury
IAN AUTO ACCIDENT

Trial of the s5.0O0 civil action of Matthew Carrigan of this city against c. r. Arcari of Waterbury started this afternoon in the com mon pleas court before Judge Miles F. McNiff and jury. The plaintiff seeks to recover for in- juries he received on last March 24, when he was run down by the de- fendant's car as he was crossing North Main street.
 Orsete Arcari was driving the de- fendant's car when the mishap oc- cured. The plaintiff alleges he sustained injuries to his face, shoulder and a brain concussion. Attorney George H. Lynch repre- scents the plaintiff. Futile & Day appear for the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
BROKEN WRIST CAUSED DEATH
 OF EDUCATOR

Hartford, Conn, Dec 14-(UP) ~ Complications resulting from q broken wrist received December 9. caused the death of Charles L.. Ames. S5, one of the countrys old est educators. at Hartford hospital last night.
 He had been a teacher in Con- necticut schools for 67 years and at the time of his death was prin- cipal of the Brown school district
 On his S5th birthday anniversary November 9 he offered to entertain at a dinner any teacher whose rec ord exceeded his own. He received one reply. from Miss Marada F.. Adams of Portland, Me. who claimed 69 years of continuous service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
Paraguay Has
 Evacuated Fort
 Under Pressure

Asuncion, Dec 14-CUP)-Para- guayan troops in the Gran Chaco Bananas) "before strong pressure and numerical superiority" of Bo- livian troops. the war office an- nounced to-day.
 The war office expected the cap ture of Fort Saavedra, considered the major Bolivian stronghold. momentarily. The battle for the fort has been one of the most fn- rious in South American history. The result of the present Para guayaIl attack was expected to de- termine the trend of the entire Chaco lighting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
WILEY HIGH RIFLE TEAM
 DEFEATED MIDDLETOWN

By margin of four points, the Wilby high boys rife team defeat- ed Middletown high yesterday att ernoon at the Middletown state arnlpry, the final scores reading 479s AIS. Coach Newton Alex ander and Captain James Robin- son are completing arrangements for return match in the Field Street armory. Yesterdays scores:
 Wilby: Robert Green. g9; George Baldwin, a7;; David Williams. e6;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
French Bonds Held Here As Security For Loans
 Considered Worthless

possible it would require congress sional legislation since the Liberty
 Loan act provided that foreign bonds held by the United States as security for Liberty Loan issues must be sold at par. Any sale of bonds in default would result in huge losses since their market value would be but fraction of their par value"
 Officials also pointed out that sale of foreign bonds which yield but 1 per cent would be difficult since the investing public de- mands earnings of more than l per cent. French bonds held by United States citizens at the beginning of 1882 totaled $291 ,000,000 and di- rect investments in France aggre- gated $162.00O,000 the figures showed. French investments in this country amount to approximately S450 O00 000
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
$15,O0O Damage
 Suit Withdrawn
Batten Brought Action to Recover for Injuries Suf-
 fered While in Employe of Mutual Aid

It was alleged in the complaint that the plaintiffs foreman in- structed the plaintiff to go to the Mccarthy home on Watervillc street to do some painting and pa- perhanging for the defendant on July IA, 1881. While so en- gagged, it is charged that the plank on which he was standing, gave away and he fell to the ground. He suffered a fractured leg and sprains of both ankles in the fall the, complaint alleged.
 Three was a compensation court hearing as a direct result of this case following the accident. The question brought out at the hearing was whether the insurance com- pany could be held liable for conn pensation cases when a worker en-, gagged in work for a private indi- vidual, should be injured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
Four Southern States Threatened
 By Bad Floods

Atlanta. Ga. Dec 14-(U. P.) -- Floods threatened in four south ern states to-day, with residents of Rome, Ga, and scattered sections of Alabama fleeing from their homes.
 The Oostanaula river and the Etowah at Rome drove 60 Families and 20 orphans from q section un- der ten feet of water there. The Black Warrior river in Alabama sent others scurrying to safety, in- cluding a dozen families at North port. stricken by q tornado last spring.
 Rivers in the Mississippi Delta country and in South Carolina also were reported at flood stage. but residents were not believed endan- gered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
WOOL MARKET

Boston. Dec 14-(UP)-The To- cal daily wool market report is- sued today by the Boston U. 5. agricultural department bureau follows:
 ..Western grown wools of 64s and finer qualities are moving slightly better. French combing 64s and finer territory wools in original bags bring S9-41 cents. secured basis. An occasional Nne of a little better than French combing staple brings around 43 cents. Twelve months Texas wools are bringing around 41-43 cents. secured basis, for the bulk of the offerings"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

The $15,000 damage suit of Ar. thur Batten of this city against John and James Mccarthy of Wa terville was withdrawn from the superior court docket to-day. The claimant sued to recover for in- juries he suffered while working as member of the Mutual Aid crew of this city.