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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
BUSINESS GOES.
 AHEAD ALLOVER WHOLE COUNTRY
Survey of Big Cities Shows That There Is
 Big Increase

New York, Dec S-UP)-The combined stimulus of repeal, the approach of Christmas and recov- cry plans has resulted in distinct increase of general business activ- ity, United Press checkup Of large cities in the nation indicated today.
 Hotels and railroad lines in var ious parts of the country, agencies that are quick to reflect an upturn, reported more business.
 In the hotels the increase was more spectacular, but it was not due to repeal alone. The railroad lines reported a definite improve ment over last year in the passen- ger traffic.
 In New York the Waldorf-As- toria was filled to capacity for the first time since it was built, with regular patrons. Previously 1t was filled during conventions, but now commercial travellers and others are the guests. The hotels four dining rooms reported 20 per cent increase in patronage.
 In addition the amount of the meal checks was far above those of prohibition meals.
 The Ritz Carlton was another to report a full house." the Savoy Plaza said it had rented one-third more rooms than it did at the same time last year. The Sherry Netherland said business was better than at any time since 1881. The Biltmore and Commodore dining rooms trebled their business. Manhattan's two great railroad terminals, the Grand Central and the Pennsylvania. saw definite en- couragement in the amount of pas seger travel. The Grand Central re- | ported traffic holding up very we'll and the Pennsylvania said business | has been better ever since spring, and had not dropped after the Century of Progress closed in Chi cago.
 Three of the largest and most re- presentative hotels in Philadelphia said last months business was up ten per cent. A definite upturn was noticed two months ago, they said, and there were indications ot "solid bookings in the near fu- | ture.
 The Morrison, Sherman. and Palmer House hotels in Chicago the three leading commercial hos telries, also reported a 10 per cent I
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
CAPT. AND CREW
 WERE ARRESTED

North Sydney, N. S., Dec S. (UP)-The captain and crew of the alleged rum runner Kromhout, were jailed today by officials of St Pierre Et Miquelon, after they landed four coast guard officers whom they "kidnaped" yesterday,
 The four coastguardsmen re- turned to the Kromhout after their former captors had been arrested, and took command of the vessel holding possession of it until the arrival of a Canadian cutter.
 The captain of the Kromhout said he was 35 miles off the Cape Breton coast when his vessel was boarded and seized by the revenue men. He will claim he was in his right in overpowering the guards men and fleeing to sea with them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08

The presidents group proposed that part of the revenue be shared with states under a plan whereby states would forego direct gallon age taxes on liquor.
 While the proposed rates would be the highest ever imposed, the presidents special committee said that there is no indication that the rates would necessitate price to the consumer which would permit the bootlegger to compete.
 The committee admitted that the price of legal liquor undoubtedly was the most important factor in determining the success or failure of the drive to eliminate the ille- gal industry.
 The report, it was learned, also provides for new import duties which would provide President Roosevelt with a trade bargaining weapon. The inter-departmental committee said that it's recommend ations were designed to discourage consumption of hard liquor in con- trast with light wines and beer.
 The proposed tax of $2.60 the committee estimated, would bring in next year, if business is good. a revenue of $337.000,00 alone.
 While the committee believed it's suggested taxes would drive out the bootlegger, 1t considered that at the same time the proposals would bring in the largest possible amount of liquor revenue.
 Several members of the house ways and means committee, how ever, are in the belief that if w1lis- key is to sell for S1.50 a quart, the tax should be under $2 a gallon.
 The presidents committee rec commended that the tax on beer remain the same as at present. It recommended that a tax of 16 cents a gallon be imposed on dis titled wines of less than IA per cent alcoholic content, 40 cent g gallon tax on distilled wines of IA to "A per cent acoholic content and $2.60 a gallon on distilled wines above "A per cent alcoholic content.
 The proposed rates on sparkling wines were 80 cents gallon for natural sparkling wines with less than A per cent alcoholic con tent and $2.60 a gallon for over 24 per cent. On artificial sparkling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
NEW SAINT HAS
 BEEN CANONIZED
French Girl Was PrOclaim= ed To-day With Cere=
 monies at Vatican City
BY THOMAS B. MORGAN United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Vatican City, Dec, S.-(UP)-A French girl who saw a.vision of the Virgin Mary in cave at Lourdes 75 years ago was proclaimed a saint to-day and henceforth will be revered among the immortals of the Roman Catholic church.
 Besides the hordes of Italians who watched Pope Plus and his colorful escort go to St Peters for the canonizatoin ceremony, 5000 French pilgrims under 20 bishops were here to pay honor to the girl -Bernadette Soubirous, who died a nun in 1879.
 There was a moving contrast be- tween the pageantry of to-days ceremony and the picture of little Bernadette as she sat, her rough woolen stockings in her hand as she prepared to wade an icy stream
 It is the grotto in whose en- trance Bernadette saw the vision that has become world famous as the Lourdes shrine, to which mill lions of Catholics have gone to seek intercession for their ailments and have returned proclaiming cures.
 Bernadette was a peasant girl, Her father was ill. There was no food in the house. On February
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
THREE HUNTERS
 TRAP CONNECTS
Had Escaped Prison and Were Hiding in Cottage
 Near the Woods

Plymouth, Mass, Dec 8-(UP)-. Three deer hunters, one of them 20, fought and subdued two es- capped convicts after discovering them in a Great South Pond cot tage late yesterday.
 William Fuller, 70, Charles Scor- ton, 50, Prescott Tilson, 27, and Fred Nastre, 28. all of Plymouth, had spent the day hunting. Decid- ing to rest at Tilson's cottage be- fore returning home, they heard voices in the cottage as they ap- preached.
 Tilson went to Plymouth for help. The three others entered and a struggle ensued. Lester c. Wright "A. of Bourne. one of the prisoners required hospital treatment for a head wound inflicted by Fuller. Scorton suffered cuts and bruises. Earl Cathcart, 19. of Mattapoiset, the other prisoner, offered little re- sistance.
 The men were returned to the Plymouth jail where they were put in solitary confinement. They had escaped Tuesday. They were charged with assault and breaking and entering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
THEATERS HAVE WITHDRAWN THE
 APPEAL PLANS
ce and Strand Decided 70 Let Assessments Stand for Present

Assessments on the Palace and Strand theaters of this city, as set by the board of assessors, which were appealed from yesterday in the superior court in New Haven will remain as they are. It was learned today in the mayors office that following conference with the receivers, Attorney Thomas J. Spellacy of Hartford, Attorney Benjamin Slade of New Haven and Attorney Samuel Spring of New York, 1t has been agreed that the appeal will be withdrawn.
 The appeal uncovered two years assessments by the board of as- sessment. The years involved were 1881 and 1892. The total amount of the assessment appealed from was $1,792,000. This represented $S96,000 for the year of 1931 and a similar amount for 1882.
 The papers of withdrawal, were scheduled to be filed in the New Haven superior court today. Me- gotiations with Attorneys Spellacy, S1ade and Spring were carried out by Executive Secretary Thomas F.. Kelly.
 Secretary Kelly stated today that the lawyers representing. the thea ters had come to the conclusion that the' assessments were just and fair. hence the decision to with draw the papers from the superior court.
 The three attorneys acted as re- eeivers for the Fox-New England Theaters, Inc. Yesterday, though. in accordance with a re-eonvey- ance deal, the local theaters were placed back in the name of the Poli interests. The deeds. cover ing mortgages on the two local theaters, were filed yesterday in the town clerks office. The mort gages each amounted to $6,943,1 50. The mortgages were about the most bulky deeds filed in the his- tory of the local town clerks of flee.
 The action on the part of Attor- neys Spellacy, Slade and Spring in withdrawing the appeals from the local assessments will preserve the grand lists of 1931 and 1882 intact and, in addition. will save the city considerable expense which would have been incurred in litigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
DIED
 FROM INJURIES BY AUTO CRASH
South Main Street Boy Was Injured in an Auto
 Accident

A fractured skull and pune tured lung resulted in the death early this morning of William Des- jardin, IS, of II South Main street, who was injured late last evening in an automobile crash on Water town road near Adt's switch. Ed ward Dussalt, IT, another passen- ger in the car, was badly shaken up and bruised. He was given treat ment at the hospital. The driver of the car, Jack Naylor of this city, is being held for the Wa tertown authorities, Coroner John T. Monzani of this city made pre- liminary inquiries today concerning the tragedy, but it is believed likely that the Litchfield county officials will enter into the case and will make an inquiry of their own.
 Naylor gave hIs address as 2l Cooke street, while Dussault re- sides at 91 Scovill street The car involved in the accident is regis tered in the name of Frederick l.. Milton of. 21 Cooke street. Naylor is being held a coroner's prisoner and temporarily is booked on the charge of operating without a H. cense.
 Story of the Crash
 According to Dussault's story, he and his late pal met Naylor late last evening and started on a ride to Watertown. Near Adt's switch
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
OLD SPINDLE OF SPAIN IS AROUND
 THIS DISTRICT
Woodbury Man Received One of the Usual Let=
 ters of Prisoner

The old Spanish swindle game, last resort of the get-pich-quick promoter, is being tried again in this section, with a supposed for tune of $360,00O involved. Several persons in and near the city have received the familiar promises of shares of hidden fortunes if they will but cable enough money to enable the unfortunate writer to buy his release from Spanish prison. ...
 A letter received by H. H. Wills of Woodbury has all the trappings of the moth-eaten scheme. The writer is in prison and cannot raise enough funds to pay for the fees on his baggage and the expenses of his trial But then, the poor unfortunate has fortune of $36O,- O0c hidden in a secret pocket of his portmanteau, which has been seized. If only MT Wills would please cable enough money to get the owner of the treasure free from jail, the grateful treasure owner would immediately send him a third part of his riches, $120. 900.
 Postmaster James T. Kelley ex- pressed surprise that the scheme was still in existence when shown MT Wills letter today. The public has been warned of it time and again so that it is now more than ordinarily difficult to put across.
 rry,o Cop,a nId Game
 Those working the scheme are in little danger, for Spanish law gives them almost complete protection. They cannot be arrested unless money has actually changed hands, and then it is necessary for 'the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
CRUESOME ACT OF CHOULSDONE
 BODY OF NEGRO
Texas Mob Lost Their Heads Completely in the
 Frightful Scene

Eountze, Texas, Dec S--(UP)-- The body of David Gregory, Negro ex-conyict, accused of attacking and murdering white woman, was burned in the Negro section here today by mob that tore out the heart before tossing the mutilated form on a huge pyre,
 Gergory, hunted for the brutal staying of Mrs Nellie Williams Brockman near Kountze last Saturday, was shot in his hid- ing place in Q church steeple at Voth by officers late yesterday. He died en route to Kountze. A mob blocked the highway and demand ed the body.
 For hours the snarling, shouting mob of 400 vented it's fury on the body, slashing and kicking It through the streets.
 Eager fingers tore the heart from the chest and handled it m gholuish glee.
 The hideous form was rolled be- fore the door of Gregory's mother and was forced to view it.
 You done right, white folks. she said calmly.
 Hours or argument ensueds over disposition of the body. Some wanted to hang it in the negro sec
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
LIQUIDATION OF MORE MORTGAGES
 CONTEMPLATED
Merchants Trust Co May Close Up $35O,0OO
 Worth Very Soon

Possibility that the receiver for the Merchants Trust Co will liquid- ate $350.OOO worth of mortgages and wipesoutst amount in de- posits in the closed bank, loomed as likely proposition today during discussion of the project in super for court before Judge Newell Jen- nings.
 The liquidation would be brought about by the sale of Home Loan Owners bonds by accepting them in payment for mortgage obligations to the Merchants Trust Go.
 Attorney Francis T. Reeves, counsel for the receiver, the Citi- zens & Manufacturers National bank, told Judge Jennings today that the receiver. has taken in over $160.000 worth Of the bonds up to the present time and that by the end of he year, the amount will reach the $2OO,000.
 John H. Burns, manager of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
Annual ReUenue
 From Wet Taxes

Washington, Dec S-(UP) Liquor tax proposals at. a glance and unofficial estim- ates of possible annual rcvc- nuc:
 S2.6O whiskey tax to yield $3OO,OOO,OOO.
 Continued beer tax to yield $156,OOO,OO.
 Increased wine and occu- pational taxes to yield $12,- 100000.
 Revised import duties to yield $1OO,OOO,OOO.
 Totals: $56S,OOO,OOO.
 While the estimate was unofficial, 1t was consid- cred that in event congress should adopt the proposed tax schedule total revenue would approach tho estimat- ed figure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
LIQUOR FAMINE
 FOR NEW YORK

New York, Dec 8-(UP)-A pos sible liquor famine in the metro rolitan area was predicted today as thousands of thirsty customers lammed the few licensed liquor stores already in operation.
 Stocks of rye. gin. and wines are being replenished daily by the score of stores in operation. Of the 100 retail shops licensed. fully 80 are barren of supplies and have not opened.
 Warehouse and wholesalers stocks will soon be diminished to the point where the retailers will not be able to supply more than one tenth of his demand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
TWO MOTHERSDIE
 WITH CHILDREN
Seven in All Perished in Fire f.Their Home
 To-day

E | .t 7
 Sault Ste Marie. Mich, Dec g. (UP)-Two mothers and their five children were burned to death when fire destroyed the home of Ernest Hiblen to-day. The dead: Mrs Erline Orr. 19. Her daughter, Constantine. IS months. Mrs Gene vieve Hiblin, 31. Genevieve Hiblin. 8. Katherine Hiblin. 6, Jerome Hiblin, 5. Ernest Jr. 2. Overheat- ed stove pipes were believed to have caused the fire.
 The body of Katherine Hiblin was found in her bed on the sec end floor. Her brothers body was found on the floor next to the heds The other bodice were found on the first floor. The two husbands were at work when the fire oc- curved,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
KIDNAPER IS SENTENCED

\ Kansas City, Mo, Dec 8.-(UP)-C Clarence Click was convicted by a jury today of implica- tion in the $30OOO ransom kidnapping of Mary McElroy, daughter of the city manager. Punish ment was fixed at eight years imprisonment. Walter McGee has been sentenced to death on the gallows for his part in the crime, while his brother George was sent to prison for life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08

Il regulations and to interpret the truth of advertising.
 Sebastian Mueller, in charge of the manufacturing operations of the Heinz company, urged speci- fic bill for the food industry alone.
 He suggested that the bill should prohibit artificial coloring,. of food stuffs except candies, icing and des- serts. He condo emned as too broad the power granted the secretary of agriculture to inspect the processes of manufacturers and suggested that this power only be granted in emergencies where public health made it necessary.
 Charles w. Dunn, representing the Associated Grocery Manufac- turers of America and the Ameri- can Pharmaceutical Manufacturers association, objected to the. adver- tising sections which permit the condemnation of advertising which by "anbigufty or inference give a misleading impression.
 John J. Anderson, representing E. R. Squibb and Son, chemical and drug manufacturers, said his firm was not opposed to the bill and be- Heved most of the provisions in it should be adopted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
Final Nez0s Flashes
JUDGE DENIED DIVORCE

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec 8.-(UP)-Ffank Foti, conductor of the Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra, today was denied divorce from Nina Foti, whom he charged with misconduct. AL though the case was not contested, and Fotl pro duced witnesses to substantiate his charges, Judge Frederick M Peasley ordered the case dis missed. He said all of Foti's witnesses were either relatives or close friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
SEEK MEN WHO
 HELPED VICTIM

New Haven, Conn, Dec S-(U. P.)-Two men who carried An drew Poplis, 53. into his roomlng house suffering a skull fracture from which he was found dead a few hours later, were sought for questioning by police to-day.
 Mrs Carrie Barber, a resident of the establishment said she admit ted the men and directed them to Popolis' room late yesterday. Shs said she believed Popolis intoxicat- ed. When she swent to his room a few hours later to ascertain his condition she found him dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
OLDTIME ACTRESS DEAD

Norwalk Conn, Dec 8.-(UP)-Mrs Eliza beth Ann Bennett, who was known on the stage more than half century ago as Lizzie Grifiths, died at her home here today. She was 84 years old. The daughter of actors, Mrs Bennett made her first appearance on the stage of the old Selwyn theater in Boston when she was two years old.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
"BLUE SHIRTS" ARE OUTLINED

Dublin Dec 8.-(UP)-The Free State ex- ecutive council today declared the young Ire land association otherwise known as the "Blue Shirts'- an outlaw organization. The Young Ireland association was General O'Duffy's mili- tant section of the United Ireland party, and rose from the scattered elements of his outlawed, -shirted national guard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
FIVE BURNED TO DEATH

Friendship, Wis, Dec 8.-(UP) )-Three children, their mother and grandfather were burned to death today when flames swept their farm home few miles north of here. The dead were: Williars Bradley, S4, Mrs Lula Bradley, 25, and her children Lucille, 5, Elizabeth, 3, and Freeman. months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
Copeland Bill On FoodAndDrugAct Meets Opposition
None of the Witnesses Condemned Purposes of Bill,
 But Many Were Emphaticaly Opposed to { Sections of the Act

Washington December = (UP) = Leading food and drug manufacturers today condemned too the Drugs Act
 None of the witnesses at hearing before subcommit- tee of the senate committee challenged the pose of the bill. But many condemned a section which would permit the secretary of agriculture to nromulCate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
Markets Al Q Glance

Stocks ease fractions to a point in quiet trading Bonds irregularly higher speculative issues firm. Curb stocks decline under lead of "wet' and mining
 shares. Chicago stocks quiet and easier. Call money per cent. Foreign exchange steady. Wheat drops more than cents; corn and oats lower Cotton steady around previous closing levels. Rubber breaks 65 to 66 points unfavOrabe re-
 strictiOn news
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
PROPOSED TAX LEVIES
 ON LIQUOR AND WINES MADE BY GOVERNMENT
Whiskey Would Be Taxed S2.6O Gallon But Beer Levy Would Remain as at Present-BOot-
 Ieggers May Yet Have Chance

Washington December 8 = (UP) = President Roose- vets interdepartmenta committee alcohol control today recommended that Congress levy tax of $260 gallon on distilled spirits.
 The recommendation made in report to the House Ways and Means Committee in which the administration estimated that liquor under their proposed tax plan would bring than $5000000 900 annually
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
BY FREDERICK c. oI'HAfAN

" Ns V United Press Staff Corrcspondent)
 Washington, Dec S-(UP)-The writing of this story is in basic English, the new language of $50 words, which has the approval of many leaders in education.
 If it sounds clumsy in the writ ing, that is because of the scarcity of words in the language. Basic English uses many words to tell the same idea that old languages tell in one word.
 Prof c. K. Ogden of London is the inventor of the language. He is of the belief that it will be in use soon in all countries of the earth.
 Mime Maxim Litvinoff, the wo- man the Soviet commissar is mar ried to, is an approval of the lam guage. H. G. Wells, the British story teller, is an approval. Many other leading men are in approval
 They are in the belief that basic English will help unite the earth and keep it's nations out of war.
 The language is simple. It is put together of six kinds of words: Operators; natural substances; necessary names; common things; collectives; qualifiers.:
 Operators are words like come. get, give, keep, let, make, put, and be.
 Natural substances are words like
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
Basic English Leaps htoMuchPr Prominence
Since COmmissar LitvinOff Used It in Telephone With Wife It Has Attracted the Attention of
 Students of English

Telegraph Editors Note Basic English" has leaped into prominence in this coun- try since Commissar Litvinoff used it in transatlantic tel ephone with his wife. It's a language" consisting of root words-about S50-of the com- plex English tongue. It's de- signed as 0 sort of easy me dium of conversation for all nationalities. So popular has the study of basic English be- come in Washington that the congressional library can't meet demands for reference works. Just to give the ''man- in-the-street" an idea of what the new language is all about, here's a story about basic Eng lfsh written in basic English.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec 9-UP)-The treasury net balance for December 6, was $1,025,514, ,036.2O.
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Evening star., 1933-04-10

hours was spent at the camp itself.
Picnic lunch was served IN the So
called town hall of the Hoover build
ings. Before starting on the journey
back to Washington the party travelled
over the newly constructed Skyland
road to Panorama, pausing several
times to admire the scenery. A visit
to the forestation camp near Luray,
Va, had been planned, but the hour
was so late it was put off until another
time At Panorama w. E. Carson,
chairman of the Virginia State Con-
servation and Development Commits
sion, left the party after acting as
guide to the presidential camp and
over the new mountain roadway. Be
fore leaving Panorama, the President
was introduced to a number OF West
ern engineers who were visiting the
National Park.
The presidential party arrived back
at the White House at $50 pm. The
in which Secretary 1ckes
was riding in the caravan collided with
another automobile at Falls Church,
Va, but. the only damage done was a
of broken tenders. Others in
the party we're Col. Louis Howe, one
of the Presidents secretaries; Miss
Marguerite LIE Hand, the Presidents
personal secretary and Horace AL
bright, director Of the national park
system.