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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
Of Interest to Women

Dear Nellie: It now looks as though you could get out your hat again with the bird on it-you know, the one folks sang about in 1910. And furthermore. Nellie. you'll probably want to add . few side dishes for 1888 in the way of a feather cape, feather nun. fea. ther purse and so on. You may even hide behind your feather fan and roll your big movie eyes from that point of vantage if you like. Of course in this country, yours will have to be . make-believe Paradise. but Uncle Sam hasn't the slightest objection in the world to your baptizing ostrich with Q dash of glycerine which makes them very Grand Prix. Even the most ordinary coz and everything from an American coot Co the An- dean Condor had better watch his tail feathers this season because they look grand when given a gsod orange sheilackins.
 Southern Trinidad's recent hur. ricnne caused heavy damage to COG cda and oocoaaut planfafions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09
KUN A0Es ,AvERAcE 7s

safanac. Mich. = (UP) - Five brothers and sisters, who live within half mile of each other near here. have an average age of 7b years. The oldest of the family is Mrs Jane Brown. s2. Other members are Miss Cora Jepson. %; ". K. Jepson, 77; V. A. yepsen. 5t; a: '. yepson. l7s. and Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09

London received nearly 1000 tons of spring flowers this year, special trains being run at the busiest time,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09

Automobiles sales are Up in in'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09

Send your money and order to Pattern Department, Waterbury Democrat. Waterbury. Conn. Be ~s'r" to state size.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-09

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-29
NEW HAVEN LAUDS
 REV (. E. KELLY
School Teachers Praise Former Waterbury Cue
 rate, Elm City Pastor

New Haven, Dec 29-Rev Charles F. Kelly, pastor of St Donato's church in Lombard street, recently completed 25 years of service in the clergy and received much commendation from his friends for the work he has done especially among the children in the parish. The following testi- monial letter was sent him by the teachers of Ezekiel Cheever school: "Rev Father Kelly:
 Twenty-Five years, the comple- ton of a quarter of a century, in the sacred ministry of Our Lord, caring for the sick, comforting the poor and ministering to the spirit ual needs of His flock with no thought of personal gain or recom- pense has endeared you to all who have been privileged to know you.
 "Fate has decreed you a life typical of Him, Whose birth we are soon to commemorate. Your life as was His, in humble, surround- ings among humble people, has given you that deep understanding of human nature, which only ex- perience teaches.
 Complete understanding of ones fellowmen and the power of that knowledge to alleviate his suf- ferings and anguish are rare gifts of Heaven, possessed by few hu- mans.
 "Your strict adherence to the line of duty, your good works and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-29
HOME LOAN OFFICE IN NEW QUARTERS Will Be Open for Business at 54 Center Street
 Next Tuesday

The local office of the Home Owners Loan corporation will not be open for business tomorrow, it was announced today by Manager John Burns. Today was the last day of business in the old quarters in the postoffice building, for on Tuesday the HOLC will officially open its new office at 54 Center street.
 Members of the staff will trans port records and other data to the new office during the moving pro- cess tomarrow. The Center street office will be considerably larger and will give considerably more facilities for the conduct of rome loan business.
 The new office, once occupied by the Kingston brokerage company, will give much more room for of flee equipmet than the cramped single room in the postoff1ce.
 After moving has been completed the keys to the present temporary office will be returned to Postmaster James T. Kelley and the room will resume service as headquarters for civil service examinations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-29
N. E.. Council Makes
 Final MIRA Report
Fifteen Important Conclusions Submitted By Joint Survey Committee First of Its Kind in Country

have been so great as that which actually occurred.
 "3. The total man-hours re- sulting from the combination of decreased hours and increased employment changed but little and. in some industries decreased. So far as these total man-hours are indicative of the volume of work performed, there was little change in October as compared with June.
 A. Average weekly earnings, the workers income, advanced slightly, but in some cases, by reason of the shortening of hours would appear to have been dimin- ished.
 "5. The wage-fixing provisions of codes increased considerably the average hourly earnings of the workers, which is equivalent to saying that the average labor costs per man-hour increased.
 "6. In less degree the changes noted for factory workers occurred also among the office workers in manufacturing indus tries.
 "7, The cost of materials ad- vanced.
 "8. Increasing costs made sales and production difficult. There seems to have been a dis tinct falling-off in the quantity of goods produced and sold after the month of August, with the result that these amounts were less in October than in June. Price increases modified condi. tions, when results are stated in values rather than in quantities.
 '9. The increased difficulty of making sales seems to be reflect ed in increased inventories.
 10. Coll ect we bargaining, either in the form of unions affi- Hated with the American Fedora tion of Labor or in the form of various types of employe repre- sentation, increased considerably although large majority of the companies continued to deal with their workers on an individual basis.
 T. Many of the manufacture CTS reporting experienced the need of increased bank credit, found that their supplies of ma terials are more rigorous in their credit terms, and felt themselves obliged to stiffen the terms on which they grant credit to cus- toners.
 '12. The consensus is that in- creased labor costs have increased sales prices, diminished produc- tion, and increased inventory.
 "13. There is a less decided expression of opinion in regard to matters of future experience and policy, such as profits, labor turnover, marketing and adver- Using methods.
 "A. Regarding industry as a whole, the belief is widespread that many small manufacturers must go to the wall, partly through absorption in larger con cerns. More healthful conditions of competition are expected, but few are bold enough to believe that unfair practices will be en- tirely eliminated.
 .15. The manufacturers of New England by 8 large majority express the belief that the Ma tional Industrial Recovery Act has been helpful as an emergency aid to business, but experience ap- pears to have been too short to have evolved any definite opinion whether it should be continued beyond it's present two-year hmi- fofionn n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-29
CITY OFFICIALS
 DOING GOOD WORK
Supplying Public Needs People Have Long
 Hoped to See

The Hopeville district looks for substantial additions to it's popu- lation next year, especially in the Crockett Hill section, where people have purchased home sites and have been waiting for city water before starting to put up houses. It is a very nice residence part of Waterbury, but it was kept in the background on account of the lack of water for domestic use and fire protection. Hopeville had one se- rious fire several years ago. The destruction done at that time lived in the minds of the residents. but now that this fear is about to be removed there is reason to believe that the distrcit is in a fair way for a building boom which will add several families to the inhabitants during the next few years.
 The same thing is true of Bucks Hill. While 1t has had no serious losses on account of fire, it has felt the need of water and made several efforts to get full until the present time. By the way, Hayes administration is supplying
 
 waiting for the past twenty-five or thirty years. Nothing helps so we'll towards the development of sparsely settled parts of commu- mites as city water. It encourages folks to build. Then you may ex- pect to hear of petitions for schools, police and fire protection, street layouts, lights and side walks, usually followed by large increases in taxation, so that in the long run the money expended comes back to the city.
 Of course the old saying, much is expected where much is given, applies in this case as we'll as in everything else. There are those who claim that the city is poorly policed. and that the time is ripe for several additions to the force. However this may be, it is only fair to say that every need cannot be supplied at the same time Even those who find fault about such matters would be among the first to make. a fuss over an in- crease in the rate of taxation, no matter how many improvements might be made. It is no wild statement to say that if every peti- tion was acted upon favorably and the work done, the increase in the size of tax bills would stagger many citizens, so that the mos; that should be expected from the officials is to use the funds at their disposal judiciously, taking up the most urgent things and putting what cannot be reached on the waiting list.
 But after all probably most peo- pie are satisfied to be making some
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-29
Hadley Co. Damage
 May Total $15, 900
Sprinding System Head Break Causes Deluge on Win
 dow Display y-InventOry Being Taken

Estimates of the water damage to the valuable stock of the Hadley Furniture company when a sprink- ling system head broke yesterday afternoon have been placed be- tween $12,O00 and $15,00O. An in- ventory was in progress today to determine the full extent of the ef- fects of the small deluge that turned a display window into a miniature waterfall and the main display room into a lake. Only the quick efforts of members of the staff of employees and the splendid cooperation by firemen kept the en- tire main floor and office quarters from being inundated.
 When water seeped through the ceiling over the big display window was plenty of excitement. Clerks went into action on double-quick tempo. There was a rush for the for the main shut-off of the wa ter system.
 By the time firemen arrived, however, water was several inches deep on the first floor. It was also flowing out of the main entrance onto Grand and Canal streets. Be- fore a sufficient number of brooms were placed in action hundreds of gallons of water had dropped into the basement where kitchen ranges and gas stoves and other merchan disc were stored. The furnishings in the display room were practi- cally ruined. Rugs were saturated and the bases of floor lamps, bridge lamps and other accessories on the first floor served as an indication of the depth of the flood. Some of the company's most modern offer ings were damaged. It was neces-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-29

progress and are content to wait for things that can be dispensed with for few years more without serious inconvenience. Considering the long period of dull times. may be everybody feels Mayor Hayes has done we'll so far and wish him and those associated with him a very happy New Year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-29
Stabilization OF The Dollar Is Under Way
Best Opinions Expect That Dollar Will Be Devaluated
 so Per Cent, With Gold $41.34 an Ounce

silver shall receive further aid. Seizure of gold profits from tho
 Federal Reserve Banks would be
 by means of legislation calling into
 the treasury all gold of which the 12 banks hold $3,600,000,000. The
 nations gold stock is $4,300,00O,- 900. Penalties for non-compli-
 ance would bring virtually all of it
 into the treasury in exchange for
 gold notes on the basis of gold at $20.67 an ounce.
 After stabilizatoin, holders of gold notes could exchange them for
 metal-but at the new gold rate. If it were $41.34, the note holders would receive in exchange only half as much gold as they original ly put into the treasury but it still would represent the same number of dollars.
 Such profit is accruing to the
 treasury might be used to retire public debt or meet current ex- DenSeS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-29
AGE NO GUARANTEE :.
 OF GOOD GOVT.

After reading the communica- tion of the Rev Floyd Roberts, written from Japan to friends in Waterbury, one is forced to the conclusion that because a nation has existed for centuries is no assurance that it is governed wise- ly Similar letters received here from missions in other parts of the old world tell sad tales of the life of millions of human beings. One wonders what they have been do- ing in these nations back through the centuries when so much has been accomplished in the United States in a comparatively short period. Evidently, the hardship many suffer in some countries of the old world is due to the fact that the ruling element was quite content so long as the wolf was kept from their own doors.
 Rice shipped from Cochin China in the first nine months of 1883 weighed over 1,100,000 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-29

Boston, Dec. 29-How has the operation of the National lndus- trial Recovery Act affected New England industries?
 The final report of a joint sur vey conducted by the New England council and the national industrial conference board, made public to- day at council headquarters here, and now being distributed to trade and Industrial associations in New England, gives in summary form fifteen important conclusions in answer to this question. The final report of the survey, with statis- tical data, has just been completed by the industrial conference board. The survey, initiated by the New England council, was the first of its kind to be made in the coun- try. Other similar stduies are now being conducted.
 The report reviews developments in the principal industries of New England from the passage of the MIRA in June, 1893, to October IA, 1888. as reported by $50 represen- tative firms in those industries.
 The report conclusions, cover ing the period mentioned, follows:
 "1. Hours of work in New England factories were much re- duced, and this appears to be the main positive achievement of the National Recovery administration.
 "2. The number of persons : employed in New England fac- tories increased considerably, probably beyond what would otherwise have taken place under prevailing conditions of produc- ton. The increase in employment that took place between March and June suggests that a further increase might have followed had there been no National Industrial Recovery Act, but i would not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-29

deeds, the full measure of which is known to God alone, are the things that have made you beloved of your fellowmen and earned for you the name of an humble and understanding priest.
 May God spare your health and your intelligence that you may carry on for many years to come your good works and spread the Gospel which He has entrusted to you"
 (Signed):
 KATHERINE E. MALEY,
 ALICE c. MEEHAN,
 ROSEMARY KANE,
 HAZEL A. COTTER,
 MARIE F. HOGAN,
 IRENE R. CURRY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-29

 TO DANCE AT Y
Local Team on Entertairl= ment Program for New
 Years FrOlic

All is in readiness to give 1884 a rousing welcome at the New Years Frolic in the Y. M. c. A. Headed by the Maroon and White Serenaders of Springfield College, who have within their ranks some very clever performers, the pro- gram is the strongest the commit tee has ever secured for their ma jor ballroom event of the year.
 Harry DeClementi, the leader of the orchestra, himself leads off the program with a banjo speciality act in costume. He is given able sup port by Lyle Welser, captain of the Springfield gym team who fig- ures fin a tap dancing number with his partner, Carol Doe, "Flips and .F1ops," novelty tumbling act where Welser Is assisted by Harry Godfrey, also of the gym team.
 Mccoy & Sternberg, Waterbury's s young lady dancing team that has won 90 many laurels in the vaude- vile stage will give a couple of numbers. Interspersed through bers by the College Clowns who team famous wherever they ap- peared.
 At 9:30 the assemblage gathers in the cafeteria for a turkey din- ner. Appropriate numbers will be rendered throughout by Billy o. Brien whose presence is always 'demanded at major Y activity. The Harmony Four Quartet who made such favorable appearance at the opening of the Sunday for um series at the Y will sing a num- Der of negro spirituals during the dinner and earlier part of the evening.
 All signs at the registration of fee point to the largest crowd on record, the number signing to date exceeds that of last years total. Chairman George Holloway and his large committee feel that with the splendid program from start to the end, in the wee small hours of New Years, they will be setting a record for future committees to
 t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-29
THE ALDERMEN
 MEET TONIGHT
Special Session Called to Act on Number of
 Transfers

Members of the board of alder men will meet tonight in special session for the purpose of passing votes balancing the 1888 budget. Numerous transfers were approved yesterday noon by the finance com- missioners and the aldermanic sanction tonight will put them in- to effect.
 To-night's meeting is expected to be brief. No other business of im-i portance is anticipated. No action bury will be taken because of the fact that arrangements. for the leasing of the Mount Tobe airport site have not yet ben completed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-29
CATHOLICS HONOR
 COLLEGE RECTOR
Spiritual Bouquet Offered Catholic University
 Clergyman
fsneciaI to fhe Dcmocratl


 Washington, D. C., Dec 29- More than four million holy mass es, prayers, and other good works in the form of a spiritual bouquet presented by the religious com munities of the United States were one of the greatest tributes offered to the Most Rev James H. Ryan. rector of the Catholic university at Washington, D. O., on the oc- casion of his consecration as bish- op of the Titular See of Modra re- gently.
 Under the vows of holy poverty these religious possess nothing of their own, but in recognition of the work which the newly consecrated bishop has done in the field of ed- ucation, in which many religious are engaged, and in invocation of the blessing of God on his future undertakings, the religious have presented to Bishop Ryan an ex- traordinary pledge of prayer in the form of this unusual bouquet.
 This gift represents the com bined prayers and good works of fifty thousand religious, priests, brothers and nuns of the United States requesting the blessings of God upon the new successor of the apostles.
 The spiritual bouquet consisted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-29

sary to close the store for the re- mainder of the afternoon for the mopping up process and for inven- tory.
 Manager Guerfn expressed his appreciation again today of the splendid efforts of the firemen, whose work in salvaging the fur nishings aided greatly in preventing the damage from being more ser- ious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-29
BY LYLE c. WILSON United PraSs Staff COrrCSTlOn(leDtl !

' Washington, Dec 29-(UP)-The
 best informed opinion to-day ex- poets stabilization of the dollar to take place at or about $41.34 per gold ounce. representing a dollar
 devaluation of 50 per cent. Three almost inevitable develop ments in the administration cur rency program impend before President Roosevelt may finally
 stabilize the dollars in relation to gold, however.
 These developments are:
 1. To initiate negotiations for international currency stabilization. 2. To ask congress for authority to seize from Federal Reserve
 banks the gold profit inherent in a devaludtion of currency.
 Seizure of gold profits incident to devaluation is a logical step af- | ter concentrating gold in the treas- ury and in the Federal Reserve banks, which was the effect of the
 order issued yesterday by Acting
 Secretary of the Treasury Morgen- thau.
 A treasury official expressed the opinion to-day that ultimately a free gold market may be estab- lished by the United States. But
 he said, the disposition of gold
 profit should be established regard
 less of profit. A principal objec-
 tion at this time to a free gold
 market is that it would put a sub-
 stantial premium on some $600,-
 100000 of gold and gold certifi-
 cates now hoarded or for other
 causes privately held.
 The third of the factors in de- velopment of the currency program is continued increase of the gov- ernment's open bid for gold. It stands to-day at $34.06 an ounce.
 It was $20.67 an ounce when MT
 Roosevelt began to buy old gold through the REC two months ago. The United Press was authorita- lively informed to-day that the foregoing represents administra- ton currency objectives.
 Considerable time is expected to
 elapse before MT Roosevelt gets
 gold up and the dollar down to his satisfactoin. If domestic and world trade conditions react satisfactorily to a price we'll under the expected | 50 per cent devaluation, gold would
 be permitted to stop short of that mark. But the effort for interla- | tional agreement is said by ihs. formed persons to be inevitable. The foregoing does not take &C.,
 count of silver and what MT Roose- welt intends to do about 1t. Full effect of the limited coinage pro- gram announced last week must
 be weighed by the administration
 before it can be known whether
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-29
LIQUOR BANNED FROM
 CAMPUS.

Seattle (UP)-A law passed in 1895 by the faculty of the Univer- sity of Washington will remain in effect. The law pertains to the sell ing of liquor near the university No liquor will be sold within twe miles of the university according to Herbert T. Condon, dean of men
 Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul?-Job, 3:20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-29
FULL j WEATHER REPORT

Boston, Dec 2s-(UP)-Weather forecast:
 For Massachusetts and Rhode Island: Cloudy tonight and Satur- day. Slowly rising temperature.
 Connections: Partly cloudy to- night and Saturday, slowly rising temperature.
Evening star., 1933-04-09
sALE-AuToMoBILEs.

AUTOMOBILES at weschlers auto auction.
day. 10 am: Usually 9 good Assortment.
Evening star., 1933-04-09
sALE-AuroMoBrLEs.

CHEVROLET 1881 5-PASSENGER
sedan, excellent condition and ap-
pearance. Owner will sacrifice for
quick sale. Nat. 1920
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1933-10-03
IA KILLED IN
T HAVANA FIGHT;
MANY WOUNDED
Battle Does Not End with
Daybreak - Bullets
Whiz During Night

HAVANA, Cuba, Oct. 3.-Warfare
in which at least "A persons were
killed and SO were wounded left
this city at trigger edge. The
long battle between officers of the
Army and Navy in the National
Hotel and enlisted men did not end
with the surrender of the officers
and through the night bullets
Whizzed on the streets and no truce
was called up to early this after
noon.
Opposition Continues
What will happen during the day
was an enigma at 10 O'Clock this
forenoon but it is believed Opposi-
ton to President San Martin has
not been leSsened.
The American stand is still I'M
changed according to all indica-
lions despite the fact one American
was killed in the fighting yes
terday.
Fatal1ty LlSt
The dead includes 20 soldiers,
nine officers and six civilians,
among them the one American.
Twenty-seven passersb are
AMONG the wounded. Others wound
ed include 40 soldiers and 10 Of
ficers.
The police estimated that not
more than 100 were killed and 200
were wounded.
Cause of Fighting
The Government contends that
the cause of the fighting was pro-
voked by unpleasant incidents caus-
ed by the defiant attitude of the
officers in the National Hotel
which made it necessary for a
showdown.