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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27

Just as casually us she sips her tea outdoors any afternoon she's pOt working, regardless of weather, Alison SkipwOrth, famous cOmed- ienlie, takes her stage and film career. She acted in 20 Broadway failure before sbc made good, and i'm her S4-ycar career she's been idle only 27 weeks.
 they get, and like it.
 She keeps no maid, preferring to do her own housekeeping. There fore, the food set on her table Is largely of plain variety.
 She also drives her own car. a Ford-and how she drives 1t! When she starts to turn around, traffic stops for two blocks in all direc- tions.
 One of "Skippys'' pet idiosyn- erasies is having tea out in her gar den every afternoon that she isn't working. And that means EVERY afternoon, regardless of weather.
 It may be horribly hot, 1t may be freezing, or 1t may be raining nevertheless she sits out in the gar den, slipping tea.
 Doesn't Worry About Diet
 Miss Skipworth will admit that the cakes she eats with ter tea may add few pounds to her. But she doesn't care. In her opinion, that's one of the advantages of growing old. You no longer have to worry about diets. beauty or form. You can do just as you please.
 She doesn't care much about those years which have slipped be. hind, either The past IS dead, she says. Tt doesn't mean thing. The really bright part of life Is the future. That's something to which we are looking forward. something important"
 6uite a list of things which "Ekippy' regards as trifies could be compiled. And even though she ignores them all with equal indif. ference. clothes probably would head the list.
 Always on Time
 one thing upon which this ac- tress always insists is punctuality. She never Is late. If there's some- thing she doesn't want to do, it's always, I'm sorry. but I'm flying to New York on Monday-neglect- ing, of course,to say which Mon- day,
 The best example of her trouping side was revealed recently during the making of "Alice Wonder land.' in which she plays the Duch- ess. It was hot onthe stage for five consecutive hours she had to wear a hot. bruising, mask-iike facial covering. .
 aI'm terribly sorry, slxippy," said Director Norman Mcleod.
 ssI,m sorry, too, agreed 5kip- py". ''sorry for any human damn fol enough to be in this business but I'll be back tomorrow"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27

Commodity prices in Japan are mounting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
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Dy D<AIN lAAOVNAAAC NEA Service Stan Correspondent
 Hollywood - Twenty-seven idle weeks in 34 years of trouping! !, Of all Hollywood's actors and &C., tresses, only one can boast of such 8 record. She is Alison Skipworth, better known around the movie colony as "Skippy."
 However, to the actress who holds this record it doesn't mean a great deal. "We'ra put on this earth to work" she growls if ques- toned about it.
 "skippy'' often growls. but 1t doesn't mean anything. Behind 1t is a heart as big as a mountain, fact of which everyone who knows her is aware.
 But there is one thing of which she is proud, ono thing which she considers the supreme event in her life. She once appeared in 20 con- seeutive failures on Broadway And it takes SOME actress to do that and still keep going.
 
 She's No Prima Donna
 Miss Skipworth will play any sort of role. She never insists that her part be bigger than someone else's. Nor does she bubble over the size type used in spelling her name. As long as she has some- thing to do, she's happy.
 T was young and beautiful once she will remark with a sigh. "But nobody in Hollywood wanted me until I became old and ugly"
 That statement, of course, Is somewhat of an ,exaggeration "Skippy' may be getting along in years, yet she scarcely could be dubbed an old woman. And even beauty which once was hers, she though she no longer has the Is far from ugly.
 Likes to Entertain
 The actress lives in a typical Hollywood apartment. where she does quite a bit of entertaining. But her friends have to take what
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-27
JUDGMENT FOR
 THE PLAINTIFF

A foreclosure judgment in the amount of $991.89 was entered Tn favor of the United States Radia- tor Corp. against the esatte or Chief Tow Moon Meridas under a decision handed down yesterday afternoon by Judge Newell Jen- nings. The suit was brought to effect the foreclosure of a mechan- ics' lien placed on the property at Beacon Falls for boilers installed. Law day for the redemption was set for the first Monday of Feb- ruary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
NEW YORK CITY BANK STOCKS
 CONTINUE GAIN
Weeks Increase of 6 Per Cent Compares With New 1933 Low of April S.

New York. April 24--The New York City bank stock market re- covered with security prices in general during the past week, the aggregate market value of the six teen leading issues ending the week at s1,351, ,03O,00, compared with S1,274,57,O00 at the close of the previous week, an increase of 376. 472,0O0, or per cent. This com pares with the new 1893 low of s1,065,746,O00 established on April : and with the low point for the depression recorded on May 31. 1892, of t929,s95,000.
 The average yield of the sixteen stocks is now 6.14 per cent, com pared with G.57 per cent, on April 13 and 7.88 per cent on April :. The current market value of the sixteen stocks is now 0.96 times their known book value against 0.s2 on April 1S and 0.6S on April $. Based upon current figures the sixteen stocks are now quoted at an average of 9.9 times their known earnings against 9.3 times on April 13 and 7.8 times on April E
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

pcared as if bulls would be able to push 1t across the 100-mark for the first time since early February. It touched 98 3-S up 3 5-8 points and then ran into selling that brought 1t down from the high.
 U. S, steel touched A 1-4 ID ] 7-s and then lost point. It held around 43 in the afternoon. Other steel shares behaved about the same as the leader. Steel news was bullish including the weekly estimate of the magazine steel which placed the country's rate or operation at 27 per cent of cap acity, a new high for the year.
 Farm equipments rose to new highs for the year on strength In commodities. They eased off lat CT. Wheat spurted 1-8 to cents q busheI for the day and other grains followed. Cotton was strong through the session and gains were noted in wool, cocoa, and hogs.
 Silver futures mounted more than 100 points in active turnover while the spot price of the metal made Q new high for the year. Silver stocks, however, were not bouyed up as they were last week because of realizing.
 Gold mining issues were de- pressed to net losses. Homestake after making q record high at POS 1-2 dropped to 196 where 1t was off 8 7-8 points for the day. Others of the group made smaller declines.
 Rubber stocks were aided by a sharp rise in rubber futures. Pack ing issues, especially the Armour group, were in demand at higher prices. Tobaccos made further gains. Rails were firm most of the day featured by a rise of GH points to 1874, new high, by Norfolk X Western. Aviation issues made substantial gains in active turn over. General Motors mounted to within fraction of its high for the year on the largest turnover of any issue on the board.
 Bonds advanced including the United States government group. The latter issues were aided by continuance of easy money. Rail- road bonds were higher in both the high and low grade groups.
 General Motors and chrycler swung ahead in last minute buy ing rush on the stock exchange. Electric Auto-Lite was active and strong in the auto equipments, A block of 10000 shares of General Motors sold at 1874, up 1M. The stock closed at 18ss, or within I4 of its high for the year
 Sales today totaled 4,810,000 shares as against 5,214,720 last Friday.
 Dow-Jones averages showed In- dustrIal 73.71, up 1.47. railroad 3l. 0S up 0. 42. utility 23.70. up 0.53. leading issues today was s5,ss2,- 765,746 as against $5,691,29s,f38 Saturday, an increase of $14l.- 469, 1908.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
l9-YEAR OLD NEGRESS TO BE ARRAIGNED
Fixed Gold Basis For The Dollar And
 Pound Is Studied

Few believed that any conclusive result could be reached so soon, considering the intricacy of the problem.
 The experts were held at the White House until midnight dis cusging solutions with the president and the prime minister. At the end of long, fatiguing Sunday the experts, most of them dropping with weariness, left for a few hours sleep. They were called to resume their work at II a. m. today. They were under orders to rush further report In time for another session at the White House with the president and the prime minister at 3:30 D. m.
 While awaiting this report, Prime Minister Macdonald went to the apartment of his old friend, Senator Borah, for breakfast. Ex- cept for Mrs Borah and Miss Ishbei Macdonald, no others were present.
 Both the prime minister and Senator Borah are deeply interest cd in disarmament. Their quiet breakfast gave them an opportun- ity to talk over the tense European situation the threatened collapse of the Geneva Disarmament Confer ence, which resumes its dreary session this week amid general pessimism.
 President Roosevelt and MT Mac Donald spent much of Sunday dis cussing disarmament on their quiet all-day cruise down the Potomac.
 Returning from the cruise, the president and the prime minister issued a joint statement. To-day was occupied in a thorough survey of the business of the disarma- ment conference at Geneva. It was felt by both the president and the prime minister that the result of the days conversations would considerably advance the prospects of success both of the disarma- ment conference and of the inter- national economic conference. The president will continue the discus- with M. Herriot."
 The chunky French represen- tative, with his black, bristling pompadour, was in robust good humor on his arrival yesterday. President Roosevelt was away. While waiting to make his formal courtesy call late to-day, to be fol- lowed by an extended talk tonight. M. Herriot studied instructions from Paris at the French embassy.
 While war debts are regarded as an important part of the gen. eral problem, no information was disclosed indicating to what extent they had figured in the discussions thus far.
 Many subjects are closely inter- related in the world economic Bitu- ation and each forms a necessary part of the discussion. These in- clude war debts, reduction of tariffs and trade barriers, silver, and cooperation of central banks In facilitating exchange transc- tiong.
 Overhanging everything Is un- certainty caused by the drifting condition of the dollar, and the pound. Until they are on the way to being anchored, everything else will be secondary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

(ContIEucd from Page D against William J. Flynn, Bronx commissioner of public workF. He said then that he Was "only wait ing 10 get this over and then nothing matters"
 Before the Seabury committee accused Flynn of refusing him tho right 10 build public garage on his property, only 10 build public garage himself right across the street. This. he said, 50 harassed his wife that she took poison May i2, 1880. The builder later as- serted that the suicide of his wife caused the suicide of his sister-in- jaw, Mrs Margaret Harder. four months later.
 Medical records list the cause of Mrs iiarders death as heart dis ease but Willard insisted she had entered il suicide pact with him. The poison. he said. did not take effect on him.
 Flynn bitterly nsHailed Willard's testimony and had his attorney ob- tain evidence which was presented to the grand jury and resulted in il perjury indictment based on Will lard's denial before the Seabury committee that he had prhcticed law illegally in Rochester as "A. Guy Hirsch."
 At the trial Flynn was charged by Irving Ben Cooper. counsel for Willard. with having procured the evidence from \ desire for revenge --.an allegation the politician prac- u"ally admitted on inc ground he had the right to defend himself against the builder who had" ma- li9ned" him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

salaries.
 At the First National bank, teachers with paasbooks were ad- mittcd. Bank officials allowed four of the delegation to present their demands in person to Melvin A. TrayIor. president. Others in the group were persuaded to leave the bank.
 Other than the crowding into the financial district and the gem eral hubbub, there was no disorder sufficient 10 bring police action.
 "You'd be Il damn sight better off if you had your electricity turned off," the fiery banker statesman shouted.
 Dawes then was allowed 10 cx- plain that the banks would Dur- chase tax anticipation warrants. thus making possible loan from the Reconstruction Finance corpo- ration 20 teachers could be paid. if assured dcpoaItorB would be pro- tcctcd.
 Inc bdbhB iI' ith'J " '"hS warrants in tho proper way he said. "But they are good only az taxes are paid We must protect the people who have their money in the banks.
 what we must all do iB get back of Mayor Edward ]. Kelly and follow up his plans for Bolv- Ing this financial difficulty"
 That brought shouts from the crowd: "Kclly isn't our mayor. We didn't elect him"
 Then Dawes roarcd, "To hell with trouble makers"
 Rcgaining his temper, he re- newed his suggestion for nn or dcrly approach to the probclm and agreed to meet Il delegation. The teachers selected followed him into
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
Thousands Of Unpaid
 Teachers Hit Dawes
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the bank, but 1t remained closed to customers.
 The march began from the south end of the loop before noon ac- cording to Drearranged plan. Groups formed and set off under captains for the different banks. The teachers, some looking young as debutants, other gray-haired men and women bore placards reading:
 "A century of progress the big gest joke yet"
 We want food"
 "What good is imitation when you're broke"
 Shortly after l p. III. all the banks reoDencd their doors. The Contincntal-Illinois admitted only those with passbooks. However that restriction did not prevent a surge of tho crowd into the marbled lobby.
 The teachers began q scramble for vantage points inside. Elderly teachers jumped on the glass topped desks and sat down. Others overturned waste baskets and used them for seats. Some even sat on the ledges Qt the tellers' windows Others plopped down on the Btepf of broad marble stairway leading to an upper floor.
 A number of men teachers chok- cd the entrances so customers would not get in.
 "Pm going to stay right here un- til 1 get my money" shouted a It, tle woman of about GO, sitting on top desk fin the middle of the lobby. her legs dangling over. She was so excited her glasses kept falling off and dangling by their ribbon.
 Tellers gave up hope of doing any banking and stepped back from their windows to avoid arguments with the invaders.
 A number Of young women teachers started q bridge game on an overturned waste basket, knecl- ing on the floor around 1t. others shared chocolate they had brought along fin lieu of lunch.
 At the other banks the crowd was not 50 large and more decor ous.
 Leaders of the school teachers threatened to "come back every day next week until somebody does something for us."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS.

The fo lowing compensation agreements were filed today nt the office of Commissioner Frederic M. Williams: Seymour Auto Co. and Rollin Hurlburt, Seymour. $171 during disability with shoulder in- jury; Ettore Favali and Onegiia & Gervasi, Inc of Torrongton, 2s9.38 for disability with back injury; Chase Metal Works and John Eus- tace of 212 WoIcott street, face burns, $5 weekly; Waterbury Mfg. Co. and <. Gugliotti of 49 Wood street, finger injury. SG49 weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
WOOL MARKET.

Boston, April 24-(UP)--Furth- CT sales were closed on sizable quantities of G4s and finer terri tory and twelve months Texas wools at the end of last week. French combing and better staple G4c and finer territory wools in original bags brought 45-47 cents secured basis. Average twelve months Texas wool brought 45 cents. secured basis. and choice lines sold at 47-4s cents, with some lines now held at 60 cents.
 The receipts Of domestic wool at Boston during the week ending April 22. eseimated by the Boston grain and flour exchange. amounted to 2,627,400 pounds. compared with 2.g0G 800 pounds during the previous week"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
Britain's Embargo on Russian Products
 A Boon To Canada

A stimulus to empire trade, in which Canada will participate, may reasonably be anticipated from the action of the British government prohibiting import into Great Britain from Russia of many commodities of which Canada is a large producer, ac- corIing to the monthly business summary of the Bank of MOn- trcaI. Among these are wheat, timber, poultry, butter, barley, oats and articles manufactured wholly or partly of wood or tim bcr. Aside from these prospects, the summary points out that the advantages which the empire trade agreements give to many important Canadian products fin British markets are showing promise Of becoming more ap- parent as time passes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
BY RAYMOND CHAPTER

United Press Stan COrrespOndcnt)
 Washington, April 24 - UPj-- Search for a way to return the dollar and the pound to fixed gold exchange value dominated the Anglo American economic conver- sations here today, carrying 6 world wide import reaching to the pocketbooks of the humblegt citi- zer1g.
 The scope of the conferences was due to expand still further to- day.
 Former Premier Herriot of France awaited his first extended conference with President Roose- welt tonight. France, the chief na- ton still on the gold standard, was yitaIly interested in the outcome of the British American discus gions. But resumption of the gold standard being essentially a problem for the two off-goid coun- tries to work out themselves, M. Hcrriot was somewhat in the role of an interested bystander.
 Canada, second largest customer of the United States. will enter the picture with the arrival today of Prime Minister Bennett. Tariffs and trade relations are of special in- terest to the northern neighbor of the United States.
 President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Macdonald drove ahead with all possible speed to end the chaos into which world trade has been thrown by Amcrica's action in following Great Britain off the gold standard.
 They have agreed in principle that this obstacle must be removed before the road will be clear for world recovery.
 Some of the more optimistic hoped that definite recommends tions from American and British experts might be ready for consid- ation later today by Mir Roosevelt and MT Macdonald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
THE DRIVE FOR
 MUTUAL AID
Several Sub-COmmit { e e Chairmen Named to
 Raise Funds
NEED MANY PLEDGES

Charles J. Allen, general chair man, together with Frank J. Green secretary of the Chamber of Com merce and Ralph Fl. Paine, of Howland- Hughes Co. have appoint ed several additional sub-commit- tee chairmen for the drive for re- newaI of pledges for subscriptions to the unemployment funds.
 The subcommittee chairmen in- clnde: William J. Dunphy, drug gfsts; Edwin M. CooksOn, jnde- pendent frocsrs; Charles Ba- bin, laundries: Clyde Jennings and Richard Law, hotels; Fred LoehInann, automobiles; Miss Julia Smith, theaterg; MT Campion. building and supplies; Joseph Di- Pietro, printers; Miss Lillian Judd and William M. Gillette. court house; James r. McGrath, post office,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
:. Y. M. C. A. NOTES

The Y. M. C. A. camp committee met this noon with Chairman Bar tow l.. Hcminway to talk over plans for the camp reunion on Friday. May 9th. The camp promotion Committee will hold it's monthly meeting with Chairman Merritt W. Atwood at 5;1b Friday afternoon April 2s.
 The final plang for the camp re- union call for a banquet at which time ali of the old campers, coun- seiors, prospective campers. par etts and friends will come toReth- er for an evening of camp songs, stories and a chance to talk over ffIe happy events of last summer and plans for the coming camp season.
 Every year actual moving pie lures are taken of "" campers in their various activities at the Wa fertown camp site. campers are the actors in these movies. They will be shown E'riday night and Y boys are looking forward to this chance to zee themselves as they participated in the events of last summer.
 The boys want 10 sec again the Y camp OlyfnpieH. the swimming classes, the channel swim. chapel service, baseball games and the other activities of the warm sum mer when they spent the days fin II pair Of trunks as Old Sol brown ed up their backs with health rays.
 
 The committee is trying 10 urge every interested Y camper to bring with him two of his best friends 10 enjoy the reunion and see the camp movies. If these new cam Ders parents can come to the rec nnion invite them. Pick boys You'd like 10 have as tent mates. Maybe the reunion vii l interest fhe min the camp.
 4 free week will be given to the first boy to sign up for the 1888 camp season. Ali Waterbury boys notice. The contest ls on now winner t0 be announced at the rainp reunion,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
Fishing Complex
 Enters Burglary
Three Rods and Lines Stolen From Hardware Store
 Police Have Own Hines Out''

the officers stopped their machine to qulZz him he abandoned his wa gon and darted through the back yards in the rear of Railroad Hill street Six bags of coal stolen ap- parently from the railroad yard were gent into police headquarters to await n claimant.
 A complaint Wag also made that the home of Mrs Evanthla Anton of 2GG Cooke street was also en- tered and ransacked, but as far as could be determined nothing of value was taken.
 A pocket book with a small amount of cash was taken from the residence of George F. Ben- 1amin of G2 Melrose street some time yesterday afternoon or last evening. Like other breaks in that section of the city the residence was subjected to a most thorough search in quest for valuables or money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
ONE AMERICAN WENT DOWN WITH
 HYDROPLANE
Eight People Were on Board Plane Bound From Island of Corfu to Marseilles

Naples. April "A UP) )--Tbree sea planes returned from a search over the Bay of poiicastro at noon today and reported that no trace had been found of the missing hydroplane with eight persons. including one American, forced down yesterday. The sea was calm and visibility was perfect, they re- ported. The bay was alive with searching tugs, warahips and fish ing boats.
 The air liner vas bound from the Island of Corfu to Mnrseilleg. The nature of her difficulty was not known but 1t was assumed she had landed 10 try 10 ride out a storm. The paascngers included John Dancleig. an American. and fin un- identified woman. Thew crew con- stituted Of pilot and two mechan- iCF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
Murder Charge May Not Be Preferred,
 Lewis Indicates
Mansaughter Plea Is Being Considered-Fatal Stab-
 ping Occurred December 2l, l932-Prisoner Became Mother While at New Haven County Jail

lie defender, who is representing the negress, concerning her plea to g rnanslaughter charge.
 Since the attack in December, the girl has been confined without bond at the county jail. During the latter part of March she be- came 4 mother and state author ities were faced with an unusual situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

Miss Eleanor Saddler, 19 year old negress of this city will be brought to Waterbury from the county jail at New Haven and ar- rnigDed in superior court before Judge John Richards Booth to- morrow morning on charges arising out of her fatally stabbing Mar shall Lassiter, also of Waterbury ak q party on Abbott avenue last Dec. 21st
 The charge will probably not be murder. States Attorney Lawrence '. Lewis stated today and added that the grand jury would not be called. He will confer some time today or before court tomorrow with Attorney W. W. Cager, pub