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Evening star., 1933-10-11

absent without leave. Many deserted
during the hottest weather, defeated by
hard work and the hot sun, preferring
return to their homes rather than work;
weaklings dropped by the wayside
Others were discharged for physical
disability. but these were few. and of
their number mcst were heartily sorry
to lose their jobs. Still others were
discharged as punishment for refusal
to work or continuous loafing while on
the job A few, scattered here and
there. were discharged for agitation
| among the members of camps.
Majority Willing and Able.
However, the majority remained, con-
sistentlyable to work, and present from
day to day.
Outbreaks of various common diseases
hampered work at times Green apples
in many camps Contaminated water
was the factor behind outbreaks of
diarrhea in some sections. But the
great majority. of days men were con-
slant in their work and accomplish
ments.
Monotony of the daily routine was
b. zen now and then by old-fashioned
soirees when general get-together was
held. On certain evenings lazy and
tired from long hours in the sun, the
members were called into the mess hall
where smoker" would be held
Pie, ice cream. cake and lemonade
would be served as refreshments. The
members, accomplished in many ways.
rendered their own entertainment One
boy would tell stories, his tongue was
smooth and his repertoire large. A
group of stringed instrument players
would get sweet and low" on old tunes
Others would sing. Still others would
put on dialect acts. All of the enter
tainment was homely and robust. but it
served to raise the tagging spirits of
many on long. sun-splashed evenings as
the sunset faded in myriad -colored
splendor across the mountain peaked
skies.
Amusements were few.
Libraries Devoured.
There were evenings of reading in
recreation halls and tents. Libraries
were provided of blood and thunder"
fiction. Magazines appeared weekly,
monthly; many Of them. They were
grasped hungrily. Daily newspapers
from the nearest points were daily
arrivals.
How'd the Giants make out today?"
Every big league team had its advocates
and many and long were discussions of
the respective merits of players and
teams. Base ball was a continual topic
Each camp had its own team. The
players in many camps adopted the big
league names of their favorites in the
position they usually played themselves
There was great deal of chatting and
general ho-se-play.
Horseshoe pitching, volley ball and
feats of strength were common diver
slons in the evening
Petty FRANKS were many and common
to most all camps. Rocks secreted in
beds. upsetting Of hunks. tossing of
water from one tent to another and
numerous other practical jokes were al
most daily occurrences.
Rain Is Bugbear.
Rain would cause a cessation of work
for few days 1t was a bane to men
and officials alike
RAINY day amusements were few The
members became restless with inactivity
and deviltry in many forms would pop
out a hydra-head. In mess halls on
rainy days there was always more than
little confusion. Men would grumb!e
Evening star., 1933-10-11
WAVES BATTER VILLAGE
IN QUEER LAKE STORM
Water Drops 6 Feet, Then Flows
Back at Sufficient Height to
Flood Buildings.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
DULUTH. Mimi, October 11-Huge
Lake Superior waves damaged docks
and shore buildings of the fishing vii
lage of Ross port, Ontario, 100 miles
northeast Of Port Arthur, according to
information received here yesterday.
The waves, of a size unequalled in
the memory of old residents, were be-
lieved to have been caused by a local
storm of considerable intensity. 1t oc-
CURED last Saturday, day on which
Government tug reported very bad
weather in that vicinity.
Reports of the lakes onslaught de-
scribed it as an apparent sudden low
ering and rising of the water 1t
dropped from to feet and ran out
until large amount of the lake bot
tom was visible. Then it flowed back
to such heights as to flood buildings
on shore. This was repeated four Times,
but there has been no sign of recur-
renee, although the water has remained
considerably higher than formerly.
Evening star., 1933-10-11

A UTUMNAL winds, tinged with
n the icey-edged promise Of Win
II ter. originating in the almost
4 \ indiscernible mountains. hidden
now by the curious blue-gray
mists of Indian Summer. harbor the i'm
pending flight of the Civilian COnServa-
ton Corps to the Sunny South.
This same air has been the hustline
atmosphere of the Spring encamp-
ments. 1t has been the soothing billow
that crossed heated bodies in Mid
Summer. and is now the clustering
guard debating another season, another
change for the forest camp workers
many of whom will be re-enrolled soon
for the Winter term Of the G. c. c..
Trees have arrayed themselves in the
abundantlv lavish frocks most resplen-
dent in their beauty now that theii
time is almost reaching the last sands
OF the glass. Leaves are being sought
by the riff1ing fingers of the winds. the
lesser beauties being caught and whlrleo
for a giddv moment before adding thell
tender weight to the oblivion below.
Their day is done, spent. The race
is over.
Not so the forest army.
Many to Move South.
The corps will continue to function
for another six months. In the less
exposed areas camps will be continued
in their present locations. but many
thousands of young men will be taken
to concentration points in Southern
sites where new projects, new enter
prise will occupy them this Winter.
Re-enrolment has been offered the
men now in camps. while thousands OF
new recruits will step forward, taking
the places of those discharged to otheI
Jobs other tasks
It is another milestone in Preslden'
Roosevelt's plans to care for the people
of the United States during this Win
ter. giving every man employment, II
possible
MANY have left the corps and many
more will leave at the expiration OF
their enrolment periods within fe"
short weeks.
The corps will go into Winter cloth
ing within a short few days. Already
warmer clothing and bedding have been
issued to the members. Hip boots 1or
snow removal work on the highways
and mountain trails; lumberjackets TO
break the chilly blasts of mountain
storms: warm cloth bonnets replace the
fatigue hat; woolen underwear, knee
warming and elbow protecting variety
and quilts for beds along with mattresses
have replaced the blanket and straw
tick of Summertime.
c. G. c. Prepared.
The members of the corps present
bundled-up appearance, but it is glow
ing aspect, reminiscent of Arctic IN
habitants. The projects for Winter
work include many tasks hitherto un-
known to the average youngster en-
gagged Snow in drifts 10 feet hlgh
in places is expected as the usual
Winter fare of Old Man Weather. and
the c. C. c. is prepared for every
emergency to which they may be called
Discharged to accept employment
hundreds of men from the corps have
resumed civilian life the better for their
expedience in the forests of the United
States. Losses in the camps were many
during the first enrolment. Many men
unable to stand the gaff," went "over
the HILL" and were discharged for being
Evening star., 1933-10-11
HUSBAND OF MONA RICO
DENIES DIVORCE PLANS
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES. October 11.-James
N. Crofton, wealthy Aqua Caliente
sportsman. returned here from Reno
and denied reports he had established
a Nevada residence to seek a divorce
from Mona Rico, Mexican film actress.
There is absolutely nothing to the
report" Crofton said Il have been il,
Reno three or four days, but am now
on my way to San Diego. There is no
divorce contemplated and reports of my
establishing a residence and seeking
court action are without foundation"
The couple married in 1882, and Miss
Rico filed a suit for separate mainte-
nance last March. They later were
reconciled.
Evening star., 1933-10-11
EDGE LAUDS PROGRESS
OF RECOVERY CAMPAIGN
Former Ambassador Says Admin
istration Has Energy, Nerve
and Determination.
B. tie Associated Press

B. TIE Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, October 11.-Praise
for the administration at Washington
came yesterday from Walter E. Edge.
former Ambassador to France, who ar
rived here on a pleasure tour of the
United States
We must commend the present ad-
ministration for the energy, the nerve
and the determination with which it
has brought the Nation out of the
condition of surrender in which it was"
he remarked
"A certain amount of work was
necessary and it has been done. This
necessary work has been participated
IN by both parties and it has accom-
plished a great deal"
Evening star., 1933-10-11
STUDENTS ASSAIL PRICES
w. & L. Editor Threatens Action
Against Dry Cleaners.

LEXINGTON, Va, October II R.-
Denouncing what is termed un-
warranted increases in the price Of
cleaning and pressing in Lexington,
Ring-tum Phi, student newspaper at
Washington and Lee University, yester-
day threatened legal action against
the cleaners
Frank j. Young of Brooklyn. N. Y,
student editor, promised to seek an
injunction to restrain what he branded
increases of more than 100 per cent.
unless satisfactory action Is taken by
the cleaners within three days. He
said the cleaners had credited the price
boost to the national recovery act.
Evening star., 1933-10-11
PRINCE TOURING u. S.
Grandson of Ex-Kaiser Says He
Enjoys Breaking Tradition.

KANSAS CITY, October II up. -
Calling himself pioneer" in that he
is breaking a tradition. Prince Louis
Ferdinand a son of Crown Prince Fried
rich Wilhelm of the former German
Empire stopped here yesterday on a
motor trip to the Far West.
He said he is enjoying suppressed
desire" of his grandfather. the former
Kaiser. to travel about the world, un-
escorted. Before the fall of the empire.
he explained. a member of the royal
family was not permitted to travel in
such a manner.
Evening star., 1933-10-11
WHEAT PRICE MAY RISE

SPOKANE. Wash. October II (P).-
Louis F. Tabor master of the National
Grange, predicted yesterday that COM
pletion of the Pacific Northwest wheat
export program would Immediately
boost wheat prices IL to 20 cents a
bushel.
If we can get the 3OO0O,OO0 Bushels
OF wheat now in storage in this area
moving to foreign markets." Tabor said,
lit is bound to result in an improve
ment in the Northwest price of wheat"
The grange master visited here on
his tour of important agricultural cen
ters of the United States.
Evening star., 1933-10-11
ORGANIZER BLAMED.
Town Official Gives His Version of Can.
collation. of Meeting.

APOLLO. Pa. October II P.-The
burgess of Apollo expressed regret" last
night that his community cannot act as
host of Mrs. Clifford Pinchot, wife of
the Governor. who is to address a mass
meeting of steel workers and miners in
this vicinity today
Baldridge blamed James Eakin. an
organizer of the Amalgamated Associa-
tion of Iron Steel and Tinworkers for
causing cancellation of the meeting He
continued:
Il was double-crossed BY the union
organizer in the fact that he requested
permission to use our hall for a meet
ing of local steel workers. Subsequently
he organized a large gathering of coal
miners to come also"
Evening star., 1933-10-11
CHEST GOAL REACHED
Lincoln Campaign Watched as
Pacemaker for Nation.

LINCOLN, Neb., October II @.-
Lincoln's annual community chest
drive. which national relief leaders said
would set the pace for similar drives
in 800 other cities this Fall reached
its goal of s159,293 yesterday. The
drive here is among the first staged
in the country each year.
This was the seventh consecutive year
that Lincoln reached its goal. The
amount subscribed this year was practi-
cally the same as the 1882 total.
Evening star., 1933-10-11
Farmers Hit Taxes.

Farmers in France are against Gov
eminent taxation.
Evening star., 1933-10-11
BY FREEMAN C. BISHOP.

Mr. Bishop has been in the ConSerrG-
tion Camps since their inception as an
actire Uorker. His observations piH 0iue
irork. They i0iu be contained in
series OF daily articles of which this is
the first
Evening star., 1933-10-11

A UTUMNAL winds, tinged with
n the icey-edged promise Of Win
II ter. originating in the almost
1 \ indiscernible mountains. hidden
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-15

Two companions, Joseph De Capia of 147S Main street, Hartford. and Joseph TozziIo, 25. of 82 North street. Hartford, are also being de- tained while the state police con- duct an investigation. Seven coun- terfeit bills were found in an auto mobile registered in DeCapia's E name.
 The bills arc Of the species. which appeared in several places in Connecticut. The United States de- partment Of justice has been noti- fled and will join the state author ities in the investigation.
 One of the bills was passed in Winsted last night in payment or n battery. Chief John Slocum was notified and he relayed the call to the state police barracks in Can- aan. The automobile with the three youths was stopped in Can aan this morning. When the ma chine was searched seven counter felt bills were found and confs- cated as evidence.
 Captain William T.. Keegan Of the local detective bureau is Of the opinion that Eavlkas will be later identified as q former resident of this city and inquiries are to be expected concerning his previous record.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-15
WEEKLY MARKET REVIEW

the Western Union Telegraph Co.,, said he felt considerable encour- aged and that officials of his com Dany believed they had disccrncd a general improvement in business over the last week or ten days.
 The trend of telegraph business has been q reliable business in- dicator for many years and rise in this class Of business Was con- sIdered highly significant in many quarters, coming at lime when uDturns were noted in go many di- .rections.
 Many economists expect the cur rent spring unturn to carry later than it did last year because it's start was delayed early last month by the banking difficulties and be- cause of the latcne8s of Easter Department stort sales in March were 27 per cent under March. 1892, but are expected 10 make q much better showing this month. ~
 Meanwhile millions Of dollars have been added to the national purchasing power by rising prices of various materials, while much of the buying was stimulated by fears of money imitation, the ris- ing prices accomplished their pur- pose, nevertheless in stimulating fresh purchases.
 Boston. April 15-UP)--A sub stantial pickup fin business activ- ity was reported today in the weekly bulletin of the American Institute of Finance.
 During the past two weeks," the bulletin said, business activity has recovered substantially and we estimate at the present time 1t is just about at levels existing inn mcdiatcly prior to the bank holi- day. We arc also doubtless experi- encing what might be termed a somewhat late seasonal rise in bus incss activity, which should carry into May"
 The current improvement. the bulletin said, started with the re- tail trade and has been aided by the 1cgaliZatlon of beer.
 'Thc March levels" said the bull letin. should see the low of the depression"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-15
GOVERNOR CROSS MAKES ANOTHER
 ATTACK ON BILL
Public "ScOtched" One Serpent" He Said, But Another One Has Crawl ed Into Its Place

Hartford, Conn. April 15--UP With his fight for fl central board of control for beer backed by most of the papers Of the state. and by rnumerous civic and social organ nations, Governor Wilbur L. Cross . today continued his efforts 10 arouse enough public interest to :, prevent favorable action Tuesday on the republican local control measure.
 set In an address last night Cover nor Cross said public opinion .sc0tched" the ''serpent" of county commissioner control, but said "anothcr serpent has crawied out of the nest.
 Tt Is the so-called beer hl which was reported by the general assembly with the intention of put ting 1t through under T suspension of the rules before it could possib- ly be considered by the citizens of the state.' he said.
 Now the Dill is to be put through Tuesday. Governor cross said without q public hearing.
 Orders have come from on high to do the job" he said. "Eo one but you can prevent these orders from being carried out. You must act at once through your scnators and representatives. Cpon you rely to hold back this fair state from taking first step in the descent into hell under the joifA rule of booze and politics."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-15
SHARP ADVANCE IN INVESTMENT TRUST
 STOCK AVERAGES

The investment trust average registered another sharp ad- vance druing the past week. The average for the common stocks of the five leading management trusts, Influenced by the leverage factor. stood at f0.43 as of April 13. an increase Of 15.2 per cent, compared with the aceragc Of 9.O5 on April 2 and an advance of 28.S per cent compared with the average of s.22 reported as of March 31. The average of the non-lcycrage stocks stood nt 1O.71 as of the close April 13. against 1O.45 at the close on April 2. The average of the mu- tual funds closed at 7.sO against 7.48 on April 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-15
JOHN VASKO IS READY TO OBEY
 COURT ORDERS

Hastings, x. r., April 13.-UP)
 John Vasko stood by his Atatc- ment today that he would obey court orders even If an operation is ordered upon his daughter. Helen. Z, but Mrs Vasko still stood out against allowing the child s eye 10 be removed under any cir cunstanccs. The appellate division Of supreme court must decide whether to order an operation, to which both parents at first object. cd. Physicians contend that Helen is the victim of a tumor which will grow into her brain and cause death If the eye ia not removed. The court, however. has adjourned until May l, without giving any indication Of when it may hand down # decision.
 Police guarded the Vasko home against curiosity seekers. and were prepared to shuton the street upon which the family lives again to- day if crowds came to zee the place
 Uclen's twin sister, Anna. III earlier in the week with severe cold, was reported recovered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-15
Selling At Closing Time Did Not Help
 The Market To-day
Weakness in the Report on American Telephone and Telegraph Sent the Sellers Into the Rush - All Stocks Took Fall

gains through the earlier part Of the post Good Friday holiday mar ket suddenly gave in to the de- mands. Farm shares had shown profits. They sagged under their lows. Some other isues which had run up to new highs of the year, had to give way.
 Telephone was the depressing influence. Starting out fractional ly under the Thursday close, it lowered steadily and in the final closing moments broke rapidly go- ing almost points under the close of Thursday. Other utilities sold off with 1t.
 Telephone hit low of S9 1-S. from e close of 93 1-8, but gained some of this back just at the close. North American was off 5-8, Con solidated Gas was off l 1-S, Uni- ted Corporation was off 1-8.
 Tobaccos had been an earlier ground gainer along with compan- les which will profit by additional values for silver. New Highs were hit in many of these issues. Among the tobaccos to hit new highs were
 
 Myers and Liggett Myers B., Inter- national Nickel and United States Smelling both hit new highs for the year among the metals while St. Joseph Lead and Kennecott Copper equalcd their highs of the year. All of these issues fell off towards the close from their high points.
 Among the farm shares Mont gomcry Ward hit new high in the earlier trading and the rest of the issues were strong. But they also gave way to thc late down. ward movement,
 American Sugar went against the trend fin the sugars, running up ca new years high to A 1-2, up 1-4. The rest Of the sugars held around their Thursday closing prices
 Oils managed to hold out against the trend. Standard oil of New Jersey was at 29 5-8, up 7-S, Standard of California was 25 1-d. up 3-8. Phillips Petroleum was IA. up 1-S.
 American Can was one of tho strong performers on the board going to 63 1-8. an advance of I-6. Unlted Frult also gave nttlc demonstration of it's own advanc- ing to q new high for the year at 37 1-2. up 2 points. United States Steel closed at 32 1-2, off 1-2.
 Meanwhile grains on the Chicago board of trade-about the only commodity being traded in futures markets today--shot forward well at the opening into new Highs for the movement and then eased from their highs at the close.
 The American dollar was weak again at opening of foreign ex- change trading today. but started gaining strength later when there came an announcement that some gold will be shipped to France.
 Sales today totaled 96O.0O0 shares as against 439.120 last Sat urday.
 Dow Jones averages showed. h. dustrial 62.S8, up 0.19: railroad. 26.60. unchanged and utility. 20.9S. off 0.37.
 Aggregate market value of 10 leading issues was $5,047,644, G10 as compared with 9.420.007 Thursday, a decline of $51,775,- 487.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-15
Wentworth Vets
 To Hold Reunion
Forty From This City to Attend Affair-WiIl Be Held
 in Hartford April 22

Intensive inStrUctiOnH in various trades essential 10 warfare. some were picked ae mechanics, tin- smiths. carpenters and the like. A number Saw service overseas. Some also obtained commissions. Waterbury had one of the largest groups for this particular special assignment and several years ago an association was formed to keep up inc comradcship of the war period.
 Waterbury's contingent. which will be largely represented at the meeting Saturday evening in Hotel Bond include: Paul II. Brand steadt, James A. Carroll. John F. Clement, Herman w. Cohen, James J. Dillon. Charles Engert. Herman E. Engclman, Thomas Foody, William J. Gleason, Ed ward F. Grace. Louis Gallo. Ed ward Y. HanIon. Edward r. Harry, John A. Hehncssy, Francis F.. Hyland. Joseph Kenny. Frank K. kinncrDey, William K. Lawlor. Lyman D. Lewis, George J. Mc- Cabe, Mildridge L. Marsh. An tonio Marsh. Antonio Nnstri, Joseph C. Perrault. John J. Shed. Frederick J. Snowman. Archibald A. Stevenson. C. Harvey Stork Mark A. Tierney, Raymond J. Walker, Marcus II. Weisman, Omer Brindamour. John Dzick, Julius Muslcr. Joseph Reilly, George l.. O'Conncll and Charles F.. Schacffer.
 It is expected that Watcrbur+ will be chosen as the scene of the 1924 gathering. Mark A. Tierncy as president of association will "x- tend the invitation to the state organization 10 come here.