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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
Push Propaganda
 For Bigger Navy
British Secretary Swanson's Shipbuilding Program
 Started Movement

submarine warfare. Great Britain was near distaster. Yet then she had more than 100 cruisers, com pared with 50 now, and $50 de- stroyers, compared with 15O now.
 Lord Jellicoe estimates that the cost of the British navy represents about two and one-half per cent of the value of Britain's overseas trade.
 Britain's trade routes total .S0,- 900 miles. it is claimed. On any normal day more than 1000 British ships are carrying British trade, Thus. according to her present permitted cruiser strength the British navy would have one cruiser to convoy each 200 mer- chant ships, and each cruiser g "beat" might be maximum or 1000 miles. af
 Sir Bolton Eyres- -Monsell, in presenting his naval estimates last spring. declared that the British fleet in 1936 would consist of only IS bnttleships. compared with 69 Tn 1914. 50 cruisers compared win 1Os, IF destroyers compared witn 2S5, and 3S submarines compared with "A.
 No other navy. he claimed, had been reduced so drastically. In total tonnage, he said. the Brit isli fleet would have been reduced from 2,161, ,0O0 to 1,151,O00, while the United States fleet. would nave been increased from SS1,O0O tons to 1,130,00O, and the Japanese in- creased from 522,0O0 to 72O,0OO.
 On the theory that where there is smoke there must be lire. 1t is safe to assume that preparations are being made for Great Britain 10 insist on a new deaP for her fleet at the 1895 conference. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
Aggressive Hubby, On Striking Mate,
 Rocked To Sleep
Joseph Renetuiso Floors His Better Half, But Her Missile Did Not Miss Its Victim Two Con-
 tinuances Granted in Other Cases

tossed her bouquet, a rock, in the general direction of her aggressive husband. The missile contacted his head and he went out of the picture completely. The police found subducd wife bcater when they arrived. Mrs Renehuiso had the situation well in hand when the cops landed. To permit the batt1c-marked husband to recuper- ate and to think things over, Judge Edward Mascolo, committed him to Brookside for 80 days.
 There's a moral in this here story for pugnacious husbands.
 The case of Fred E. Cutler, AZ, of 39 Greenleaf avenue, was con- tinued until November End. He is charged with reckless driving Thomas White, 43, of 43S Meriden road, arrested on a similar com- plaint will be given hearing on Saturday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19

Members of the Waterbury Bar association will open their fall program a week from tomorrow at which time it is expected that Judge Newell Jennings. presiding at the present criminal and civil sessions of the local superior court, will be the speaker. Judge Jen- nings was to be approached this afternoon by the committee of the local bar association.
 Attorney James M. Lynch is of the local bar asso-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19

N. f {
 The workhouse on the city farm, Broolxside, admitted new boarder to-day, a victim of an Aleey Cop "bonquetv. According to police court records he is just another wife heater. who made an error of underestimating his better half,s recuperativc powers and marked ability. 4s
 Joseph Renehuiso, 51, of AZ Lafayette street received a sentence of. 30 days at Brookside on the technical charge of. breach of the peace. The facts of the case are a little more interesting than the charge would indicate. The ac- cused became enraged over some thing yesterday and struck his wife. She fell to the ground in the rear of their home, suffering painful lacerations about the face. When she regained her feet she
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
PLAN TUNNEL
 FOR MT BLANC
Europe's Highest Noun
 tain May Son Be Pierc- ed By Thriving Traffic

Paris lU,P).-Mont Blanc, Eu- ropes highest mountain, soon may be pierced by Q vehicuiar
 The eternal snows of this peak, which look down on three copn- tries. soon may see thriving traffic from Chamonix to the beautiful valley of Aosta, in Italy, uniting France and Italy in closer bonds, and bringing Switzerland into the stream because the direct vchicular line from Paris to Rome under Mont Blanc would pass through Gepcva.
 The proposed vehicular tunnel would cut tho motor trip from Paris to Rome from three to two days run, and 1t is estimated that 1t would pay for itself in five years.
 ' The Mont Blanc tunnel would be 12 kilometcrs long. and would begin at about 4,000 feet. provid- ing for an easy and same climb up the slopes toward Chamonix, and somew here about 500 feet above Chamonix the road would plunge in the breast of the vast mountain and continue in a double conduit until it came out into daylight on the Italian slopes.
 State Councillor Antoine Bron. of the Canton Of Geneva. is ac- lively interested in the tunnel and has been conducting negotiations with the French minister Of pub lie works. Paganon. A geological report already has heen complet- cd. and the plans of the French engineer. NJ. Monod. who prepared railroad tunnel in 1907. will be
 ls,as,.,a |. irrroaeinr its tu,norfa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Xaverine Le- Clair will be held tomorrow morn- ing at 8:30 o'clock from the Belle vile funeral home, 6S East Clay street to St ,Ann's church where q solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. The burial will be in St Francis ceme- tery, Southington.
 The funeral of Branch D. Milton of 80 Oakland Terrace, Hartford, was held Wednesday afternoon at his home. Rev Dr John N.. Lackey, pastor of Central Baptist church, .officiated. Tie bearers were Frank Hooper, Carl Carlson, Charles Det- ,tenborn. B. c, Ammon, H. Rode and J.. Jesked associates at, the l.. F. Dettenborn Woodworking Com- pany in Hartford. Burial was in Pine Grove cemetery, Waterbury, with service at the Pine Grove ChApel.
 M The funeral of Maurice J., Dris- coll will take place from the home of hi3 sister, Mrs Patrick Curran. 10 Ayres street tomorrow morning at S:15 o'clock to the Immaculate Conception church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Call vary cemetery.
 The funeral of Constantine Eb- req took place this morning from the home, 151 Charles street to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev Michael Lynch. Burial was in Cal- vary cemetery. The pallbearers were: Joseph Amadeo. Frank Rag aglia,> Edmund Brucato, Joseph Abondaio, Stanley Lucas and Jo- seph stango.
 The funeral of Joseph Devito was held this morning at 9 o'clock from the home. 1855 Auburn ave- nuc to Our Lady of Lourdcs church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at o:45 o'. clock by Rev Joseph valdambrini assisted by Rev Edward Farrell and Rev Richard Dunn. Burial was I'm Calvary cemetery. The pnii- bearers were: Joseph Soimderne n. Joseph Lomhardk Paul Martics 10. Andrew Marticelio. Prank Mel chlone and Anthony Greco.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19

Representatives of European countries have been in Waterbury for the past two weeks and others are reported to be on the way here on mission that could not def. nitely be determined at press time.
 Fourt engineers from France are in the city this week and have been studying brass fabrication in local mills, they said.
 Last week three engineers from England were here with the same purpose.
 Officials of the Chase Companies and the Scovill Manufacturing company were not available at press time to discuss the visit here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19

citation. He will preside at the dinner which will take place at the Elton on the 27th. Members of the bar, headed by Vice President John F. McDonough, made ar- arrangements for the gathering early this afternoon.
 Attorney Alfred Finkelstein is chairman of the committee in charge fo the opening gathering. He is being assisted by Attorney Vincent Scully and Attorney Will liam Keayeney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
Wife-Beater is Sentenced to Brookside for 30 Days
HARVEST FROLIC
 AT MIDDLEBURY.
College Boys to M lee t at Town Hall on
 November 4

. Progress of plans for the harvest frolic to be held at Middlebury town hall on November was re- ported as members of the board of governors of the intercollegiate met last night at the home of President Joseph Brennan of Will low street. Prizes will be awarded those wearing the best rustic cos tumes.
 4 It was decided to hold special meeting of the entire club next Wednesday night, at a place to be announced later. The clubs next regular meeting is scheduled for November 6.
 Discussion of a winter activity program will take place at We'd nesday's special meeting, with a number of proposals expected. A complete calendar of events for the next few months will be drawn up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
WEEKLY MEETING
 OF THE LIONS CLUB

An illustrated lecture by Rev John Coombs was the feature or today's luncheon meeting of the Lions club at The Elton. He de- scribed a trip across the continent last summer, exhibiting slides or various points of interest.
 Wilbur Dixon of New Canaan. district governor, was a guest at the luncheon. and praised the local organization for its active program.
 The annual bowling competition of the group will begin Monday night at 7:30. An invitation has been extended local Lions to at tend a dinner at the Middletown club next Tuesday night. A Hal lowe'en party will be held by the group on November ?. according 10 plans announced by Louis Wenzel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
By HARRY FLORY

United Press Stan COTrcspOndent)
 London (UP)-When U. $. Sec retary of the Navy Swanson placed contracts for construction of ap- proximately 10000 tons of new warships, he unconsciously gave the signal for the release of reams of big navy propaganda in Great Britain.
 The propaganda ignores the fact that upon completion of the present U. s. program, its fleet still will be considerably below the London Naval Treaty strength in light cruisers, destroyers and submarines and considerably below global ton- mage party with the British fleet.
 The propaganda places most emphasis on the necessity for Great Britain to have more cruis- CTS than the London Treaty allows.
 Lord. Jellicoe in q recent speech pointed out that in April 1917. after Germany began unrestricted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
European Agents
 Plans Here Secret
Representatives in City For Two Weeks Studying
 Brass Fabrication in Local Mills

The French representatives here are Max Lowenstein, Jacques HoI- leaux, Rene D'Aubly and Rene Roger.
 Today at The Elton they scoffed at the suggestion that they were, here in the interest of munitions. They spoke in broken English but from the statements of MT Lowen- stein who was the spokesman, 1t developed that they awaited the ar- rival of an inventor" from Cleve- land who had some new process for fabrication brasA ss
 MT .Lowenstein said representa- lives of Switzerland and Italy would also come to the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
YOUNG MEN PLAN
 TO TAKE BAR EXAMS

Three Waterbury boys and one from Naugatuck are included in the list of applicants who will take the state bar examinations to be held in December. The applicants from this city are: Hugo Gusta- ferri, 2140 North " Main street, Lawrence J. Matzkin, IT Brook street and James D. Slavin, .86 Crescent street. Naugatuck's ap- plicant is Thomas R. Weary, 126 Fairview avenue. f
 The applicants will appear be- fore the New Haven County com mittee on recommendation for ad- mission to the bar and have their references examined in the near future. H
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
CATHOLIC HIGH

An important meeting of Wa terbury Catholic high school Alum nae will be held tomorrow eve ming in the school auditorium at 8 o'clock. The principal topic Of discussion will be the annual alum nae dance. which is considered one of tho outstanding alumnae social functions Of the year. All alumnac who are ahlo to attend this session will be welcomed gladly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19

As surely, safely and convenient ly as a half teaspoonful of Krusch- en Salts in a glass of hot or cold water in the morning banishes dou- ible chins, fat hips, bulging stom- achs and restores slim. youthful lines-so will this healthful little daily dose" help build up glorious health. Indigestion, gas acidity. headaches, fatigue and shortness of breath cease to annoy-you'n look younger and FEEL IT-so vigor- ous and full of ambition. If you want to hasten results you simply take an extra 1-2 teaspoonful at bed time.
 If one inexpensive jar (lasts 4 wecks) doesn't joyfully satisfy money back from any drugstore. Make sure you get Kruschen-pre- scrlbcd by many physicians and rec6gnixed the world over as the SAFE way to reduce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
YOUNG MAN TAKEN c
 TO THE HOSPITAL

Richard McKiernan, IF, of Co., lumbia boulevard was nearly as- phyxiated by Illuminating gas this morning at his home. He was taken to the Waterbury hospital and this afternoon was reported as resting comfortably. The youth was almost smothered by an un- explained leak of gas. M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
BY HARRY FLoRY
United Press Stan Corresponds

United Press Stan Correspondent
 London,-CUP-The Washington and London naval treaties were designed to facalitate fleet reduc- tions at future conferences. ,.
 Present indications are that U will be more difficult in 1885 to achieve naval limitation than IL was at either Washington in 1921 and 1922, or London in 1880.
 The difficulties before the 1e35 conference already are large. At Geneva, Japan plainly demonstra. ted that she had no intention or being satified with the naval ratios of Washington and London.
 At Washington she had agreed to have battleships and aircraft carriers to the. extent of only six tenths of the battleship and air. craft carirer tonnage of the United States and British fleets. At Lon- don she obtained a ratio of seven to ten in cruisers, destroyers ana submarines combined, including partly in submarines with the Anglo United States fleets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
OBITUARY

ton. He was communicant of St Joseph's church and a member of the Aigirdo Society.
 Mir Astromskis is survived by his wife, Constance of this city; three sisters, Mary Astromskis. Mrs Julia Adverionas of Ar1sonia and Mrs Vcr- onica Ramanauskas of Brooklyn. N. r.; two brothers, Anthony of Ansonia and Charles of Philadel- pilia and two step-sons and two- step-daughters in this city.
 The funeral will be held from the Deliniks Funeral Home on Sat- urday morning at 9:15 o'clock to St Joscph's church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9:3O o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 TEDESCO-Elia Tedesco, age 5S, died early this morning follow ing a brief illness at his home, 30 Burton street. He is survived by his wife Raffaela, one son Lewis; three daughters, Mrs James Stella, Mrs v.Dcenzo volpe. an of this city, and Mrs Michael Bergantino of Point Beach, Milford; seven grandchildren, two brothers. An- gelo of this city and Giovanni of Italy, and one sister, Mrs Gather inc Russo of this city. MT Tedesco came to this country from. Italy thirty-five years ago, and for tweD- ty years was employed at the Chase Tube mill; for the past fif- teen years he has been proprietor of gasoline station. He was q member of the Eagles, the Fores- ters and the society Diritti and Do- veri. The deceased was prom. inent citizen and highly esteemed by his frinds and nighbors. The funeral will take place Saturday at 8:15 from his home to our Lady of Lcurdes church at o'clock where solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated. Bur- ial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 MEEHAN--Edward J. Meehan died last evening at his home, 47 Ives street. after a long illness. He was born in this city, the son of the late James and Sarah (Mc- Donaldy Meehan. pioneer Irish Catholic residents of this city. Mir MeehAn had been an employe of the Scovill Manufacturing company for 45 years where he was engaged as q roller and platter. He retired in 1881 at which time high tribute was paid to his ability in the line of work in which he had been en- gagged. He was very well known and highly respected.
 Mir Meehan Is survived by his wife Mrs Elizabeth (Costello) Meehan; one, daughter, Miss Florence Meehan; one sister. Mrs M. J.. McEvoy; three brothers, Charles and Joseph iof this city and Ralph Mechan of Bridgeport.
 The funeral will be held from the home on Saturday morning at S:30 o'clock to the Sacred Heart church where a solemn mass .of requiem will be celebrated at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
TRAINING COURSE ,.
 FOR GIRL SCOUTS

A training course for those in- terested in Girl Scout work will begin next Wednesday night under the direction of the local council. Troop leaders, troop committee members and others interested will enroll in the course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
REDUCED 70 Pounds
NO BAD EFFECTS

'Last June I weighed 200 lbs and today (May ID I weigh 130 lbs. thanks to Kruschen. It takes weight off so easily, not too quickly to have any bad effects-but just right."--Mrs H. Reick. New York
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19

Finding of water five feet under ground has enabled French soldiers in the Borku region of the Sahara to cultivate prolific vegetable gar- dens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
LORD TREOWEN DEAD

.Abergavenny, England, Oct 19-- (UP)-Lord Treowen, a famous soldier of the last generation and lord lieutenant of Monmouthshire, died last night. He was S2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19

HORN. BOYLAN--A son, John F. Jr. to MT ana Mrs John F. Boylan of River side street, at Waterbury hospital, october End.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
MASSES.

, MASSES. HENEBRY--A months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat urday morning at 8 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church for the re- pose of the soul of the late Ethel Ann Henebry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19

CORCOlsAN--WiA T. Cor coran, one of the eafly Irish resi- dents, of the East End section of the city died at his home in St Pet ersburg, Fla. Monday. Mir Corcoran moved to St Petersburg eight years ago, taking with him his son, the late Fred Corcoran and his daugh- ter, Miss Emma Corcoran, a regis tered nurse who had lived with her father until the time of his death.
 Mir Corcoran's parents and grandparents were among the ear- Hest Irish settlers here, and. &C., cording to local history, 1t was in his grandfather's house that the first mass was celebrated in this city.
 MT Corcoran was the head of the firm of w. T. Corcoran & Sons of .tkig city for many years. He was a member of the Master Plumbers association and of the Knights of Columbus.
 Me is survived by his daughter, snd four grandchildren. Arthur F., Beatrice, and Dorothy Corcoran, and Marcella Corcoran, all of this city.
 The body will arrive n New Ha-. ven late tonight and the funeral win be held Saturday at St Marys oh rrch, New Haven. The burial will be in St Bernard's cemetery. New Haven, beside the grave of his Wife. Mrs Marcella Kane Corcoran.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19

AsTROAlSKIS--Joseph Astrom- skss, age 52 years of S11 Bank street died early this morning at st Mary's hospital after brief ili- nees. He was well known in this city especially among the Lithuan- ian residents of the Brooklyn sec
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19

Poland is increasing its imports or American cotton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19
! DIED.

DIED. TEDEsCO--In this city, october f9. 1883, Ella Tedesco of 39 Burton street. Funeral Saturday morning at s.I5 o'clock to Our Lady of Lourdes church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19

DfEEHAN-In this city, October 19. 19a3. Edward J. Meehan of ~ Ives street. Funeral Saturday morning
 at s;3O o'clock to Sacred Heart ! church. Burial in Calvary ceme-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-19

AsTR OMsKIs-In this city. october 19. 1883, Joseph Astromskis of Sll Bank street. Funeral Saturday morning at 9:f5 o'clock to St Jo- seph,s church. Burial in Calvary cemetery. pl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-03-09
High Lights on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

The idea u not q bad one-for those
Who want to evade pursuit, or start life
over again with q clean slate. All that
Is required Is q little patience, and q
strong stomach. Besides all this, q fat
man inspires confidence almost every
where. Wolves are generally thin and
meager In their flesh, when they steal
lamb!
Reich Rivers Locked
BY Cold Weather.
Berlinger Taseblatt-The unusually
cold weather Of the past few days has
resulted in the complete freezing over
Of the Elbe 1t Hamburg. Vessels are
finding 1t increasingly difficult to enter
or leave the port. In fact. such move
ment Is impossible without the aid of
ice-breaking craft, which frequently
have to be extricated from the ice them
selves by the assistance of tugs and
other ice-breakers. Fishing vessels are
immovable. Some Of the fishermen are
striving to exc out their vanishing
prospects by fishing through holes in
the ice, skating back and forth to the
shore with their paltry catches. At
Duisburg- Hamborn similar conditions
obtain, all shipping being as firmly
frozen in the Rhine, which in many
places Is covered with ice to the depth
Of foot or more. So far, all that have
profited by these unusual conditions
are the lovers Of Winter sports, who are
skating and sliding around to their.
hearts content. without any danger of,
breaking through the frozen crust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-03-09
No Stamps, No Sales.
From the New York Sun.


A woman sold $4,000 worth Of stock
to lawyer, who was also secretary Of
the corporation that issued the stock.
No transfer tax stamps were afYixed to
the stock certificate. The seller offered
to the purchaser 10 cents, the precise
amount Of the tax due. The purchaser
said. Never mind, Will put the
stamps ON myself" In an action
brought on Q note given in part pay
ment for the stock the purchaser in
vOked that section Of the tax law which
declares that If the transfer tar is not
paid Ut the time Of transfer the sale
ShAll not Be made the basis Of any &C.
ton or legal proceeding.
While the appellate division OF the
Supreme Court In the first department
held that equitable considerations or
dinarfly would estop q defendant from
taking advantage to his own PROFIT Of
his failure to keep his promise to afiix
the stamps, nevertheless the force OF
the statute must be upheld. Public
policy calls for enforcement and over
rides the equities Of the seller. Justice
Sherman said that In cases where there
Is no intent to violate the law, but
through ignorance or inadvertence nav
ment Of the tax Is omitted such failure
precludes the right to . recovery in
court" The object Of the tax pro-
visions b to get money to support the
State; the sellers duty u not only Ia
procure and af1x the gtamns. ~ =
cancel them - wUA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-03-09

groups 1aAfehint IN rams tlr6ukh tlse
streets Il Designed to tonieft agitation
and trouble. This sinister purpose u
present particularly in the case Of those
who have In recent months undertaken
to stage such demonstration in thu
city With the Nation wide economic DIS
tfeSs - background And with { threat
of subvefsion Of Government. EunniAi
through the news reports ore clues coA-
Meeting avowed enemies Of TIE estAb-
lished order with these enterprise.
Their names have become familiar To
the local public. Their records - All
tators are known. Their Interviews afe
evident
Parades and demonstrations Of Tina
character can serve no good purpose.
They are not designed to DO 70. They
are intended for mischief. Sympathy may
be felt only for those who are beguilsd
into participation without thought f6f
the harm that may be done to their
own interests BY such sinister mAnifeS-
tdtions Of discomfort.
The court has been merciful in DEAL
ing with this matter in RENTING penal
ties. It's action justifies the coufse OF
the police in accepting the challenge to
the law which WAS involved In the It
tempt to parade without permit.