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Evening star., 1933-10-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHu.ANDER JOHNSON.

Relatively Jingle.
Sing a song O. sixpence,
Pocket full O. rye!"
It was an economic song
They heard in days gone by.
It was simple ditty
That bade the people Join
To show a right relationship
Twixt grain and current coin.
Four and twenty black birds
Soon were singing gay;
The tune perhaps was something like
Our present N. R. A.
And as we face the music,
Hopeful now and sweet
Sing q song Of dollar!
Basket full Of wheat"
Never Forgotten.
What Is your idea Of the forgotten
MANI"
80 far as my affairs are concerned"
answered Senator Sorghum, "there is
no such thing. I keep close tab
through trusty neutenants on every
man, woman and child in my district
as a present or prospective voter"
Jud Tunkins says the money mix-up
looks to him like problem in simple
arithmetic that went wrong because
somebody in the course of calculation
Evening star., 1933-10-29
Rate BY Carrier Within tie City.

REGULAR Edition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
PRESIDENT PLANS FOUR DAY CRUISE
 BEFORE LABOR DAY
BAD RuM0R ON LIN D B ERG HIS
 GIRO ULATED

Julienhaab, Greenland, Aug Il = (U.P.) = Col and Mrs Charles A. Lindbergh were guests to-day of Colonial Man. ager Ibsen. of the Greenland government.
 Lindbergl was awaiting good weather to fly to Iceland, continuing his exploration of possible routes for 8 northern trans-Atlantic air service.
 A false report that Colonel and Mrs Lindbcrgh had been killed in an airplanc crash cir culatcd throughout the world shortly after 6 D. m. EDT yes- terday. The source of the re- port apparently was Copcn. hagen. Because of difficulty of communicating with Greenland at night. 1t was nearly two hours before it was possible to obtain direct wOrI that the re- port was untrue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
RUBY KELLER IN
 NEW YORK CITY
 TO SEE HUSBAND
Quits Hollywood Suddenly -She Nor Al JOlsOn, Her Hubby, Will Discuss S5O,OOO Suit

N New York. Aug 11.-(UP)- Ruby Keeler stepped off train from Hollywood today admitting she left the west coast without the full permission of her employers because she wanted to see her hus- band, Al Jolson.
 "She just told them she had to see me-" Jolson said proudly. "Such things happen"
 Miss Keeler said she had left the cast of "Footlight Parade" for the trip but would return in three days.
 The singer and his wife refused to discuss the $50,O00 damage suit filed by Walter Winchell.
 1T don't want to mention his name," Jolson said. "I don't even care to hear it." Mrs Jolson nodded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
BUS COLLIDES
 WITH AUTO AND THREE ARE HURT
Happened on NeWburyport Road Fire Started on Bus and Passengers lad Close Call

DafiYets Mass, Aug 11-(U.P.) Two motorists and bus driver were injured and "a dozen bus pas sengers were shaken in a collision between a aBoston-to- Maine bus and an automobile on the Newbury- port turnpike here early to-day. Edward Clancy.F28, of Lowell, was treated at Danvers State hospital for cuts and bruises on the head and body. and Frank McGowan of Lowell was treated at Hunt Mem orial hospital for back injuries and internal injuries. Henry J. Leavitt, AZ, of Newton, the bus driver. was treated at the scene for stomach injuries.
 Gasoline dumped on tf , highway by the crash was ignited shortly after the accident b. lighted match dropped inadvertently by a bystander. and the bus passengers had another narrow escape as flames enveloped the bus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
MILK PRODUCERS AND STATE BOARD
 AGREE ON PROGRAM
It Will Avert a Milk H0li= day in Conn-For the Time Being at Least It Will Avert the Present Trouble

Hartford, Conn, Aug 11-(UP)- The state milk control board and a oommitte of four representing milk producers of the state today agreed upon a program which, for the time being at least, will avert Q milk holiday in Connecticut.
 The committee accepted the boards compensation of z 3-4 cents a quart to the producer for milk of 4 per cent butter fat, thereby set ting aside it's claims set forth in the so-called Wadhams resolution. for 2 cents quart for milk of 3.7 butter fat.
 The committee agreed to accept the increased rate to consumers of IA cents a quart, which became ef- fective Thursday, until a future hearing when figures will be avail able by which the producers hope to show the spread to the dealers
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
CUBA MUST HAVE OWN SOLUTION
 OF TROUBLES
President Machado Says Country Is We'll Able to Care for Herself With- out Intervention
5(copyright, 1888. by United Pressl

(Copyright, 1888. by United Press)
 HavanaY Aug 11-UJP)-Cuba can solye3 her own problems and is proceeding to do so without foreign intervention, President Ge- rardo Machado asserted vigorous ly to-day in an exclusive interview with the United Press.
 He declined absolutely to con- sider the possibility of United States intervention, expressed his belief that the revolution-like gen. eral strike was nearing an end and promised that the state of war which he declared as an emergency measure, wouldi be ended as soon as conditions justified.
 Maintaining loyalty to party dis cipline, he said he would relin- quish power if his party, as a pat riotic matter. asked it, but he de- sired in any event to remain in Cuba to Hive and die."
 The president gave his interview in the form of answers to ques-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
PRESIDENT OF
 CUBA DECIDES
 ON RETIRING
But When He Does He Wants His Right Hand Man to Take His Place
By LAWRENCE S. HAAS

Havana, Cuba, Aug 11.-UP)- A reliable but unofficial source said to-day that President Gerardo Machado was proposing to retire from the presidency in favor of Gen Alberto Herrera.
 The decision on the part of the president was described as a counter-proposal to the peace plan suggested by U. S. Ambassad dor Sumner Welles, whose formula was said to include the retirement of the president.
 The Machado counter-plan would provide for Herrera to be- come provisional president and form national cabinet.
 General Herrera is one of Presi- dent Machado's right-hand men.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
REPORT ON TOM
 M'CRATH COMES
 FROM HARTFORD
Former Local Resident, Income Tax Division Head, Was Reported as Slated for Retirement

Reports that Thomas F. Mo- Grath, former Waterburian and now head of the income tax divis- ion of the state revenue office at Hartford for approximately 20 years was to be dropped were characterized as "premature" yes- terday by pr Edward G.. Dolan of Manchester, newly appointed col lector for Connecticut who takes office under the democratic regime during the coming week. MT Mc- Grath was named to the revenue department at Hartford under the administration of the late Presi- dent Woodrow Wilson and was retained when the republicans went into power.
 \ An appointment of interest in the revenue department has been re-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
'T0RRINGT0N MAN EP0RTED
 DEAD IS ALIVE
John Vargena Supposed to Have Been Killed By Train Wreck in Italy Is Living

Torrington, Conn, Aug 11-(UP) John Vargena, 65, had been con sidered dead and buried for more than a week, and group of friends had gathered at his daughters home to offer their sympathy, when the "corpse'' walked in with a cheery greeting.
 Vargena, who had been visiting a daughter at Lucera, Italy, had taken a train, intending to go to Naples to consult a physician, when he met boyhood- friend who per- Hsuaded him to spend few days with him at Benevento. Shortly after Vargena left the train, 1t was wrecked and persons were killed, most of them burned beyond recog- nition.
 Presuming her father dead. the daughter in Lucera notified her sis- ter here, Mrs Joseph Gauteri. with whom Vargena made his home. For three nights last week neighbors gathered at the Gauteri home to mourn their friend, who had been
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
CLOSING STORES
 SATURDAY NIGHT
 WILL BE TESTED
Unofficial Check=up Will Be Made of the Local Places on Tomorrow Evening

An unofficial check-up will be made tomorrow evening to determ- inc the percentage of Waterbury stores following thet rend of a statewide movement to close all business establishments on Satur- day evenings. Leading merchants of the city stated today that they intend to close at 6 o'clock tomor- row night.
 A week ago many of the ctiy's leading stores closed as mutually agreed at o'clock. There were, however, a few exceptions and, fig ures obtained tomorrow evening will form the basis of comparison for an indication of change of sentiment on the part of those who failed to close.
 Hartford, New Britain and Bris- tol are observing the same experi- ment to learn how many firms are anxious to operate on a schedule of mutual satisfaction to all.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
BLONDE SCREEN
 ACTRESS ANGRY AT ALL THE MEN
Claire Windsor Is Facing Suit for $lOO,OOO for Alienation of One Good Husband

Oakland. Cal, Aug 11-(UP)- Claire Windsor. blonde scree actress announced with emphasis today that she is finished with men,"
 She arrived from Hollywood to confer with Wilbur s. Pierce, Oakland attorney who represents her in a $100,000 alienation of af- factions suit filed against her by Marion Y. Read, estranged wife of Alfred c. Read, Jr, former Oakland broker.
 Read talked things over with Miss Windsor, but their meeting was anything but loving. Pierce said that Read would testify for his wife.
 T have finished with men," an- nounced Miss Windsor. "and am through with love. Men play too carelessly with love. don't trust them any longer"
 In. this connection. she said that her engagement to Thomas F. Man vile. Jr, reported recently had been broken.
 Tt only lasted a week." said Miss Windsor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
CHASE cos. ARE
 ALL SIGNED TO
 AGREEMENT IS
This Brings the Three Leading Manufacturing
 Concerns of the City
 Under the Recovery Act
nd Mo1ey, assistant secretary

A certificate of compliance was flied at the postoffice today by the Chase Companies. Inc, of this city. Esignifying the firms acceptance of the terms of the code governing conditions in the brass industries. Yesterday a certificate was record ed from the Chase Brass and Copper Company, the sales agency of the parent organization, which signed up today.
 The Chase Companies, Inc. pro- vided the outstanding signature of the day and is now classed with the Scovill Manufacturing and the American Brass Company, which have already obtained their in- signias and the privilege of dis playing the "Blue Eagle. As yet, the full official brass code has yet to be released, but it's various terms or provisions are known. It calls for a minimum of 35 cents an hour for men and 80 cents for women employees. As stated on various occasions the Big 3" of Waterbury will pay 40 cents an hour.
 For some time past local indus
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
GENERAL BALBO
 AND FLEET WILL
 LEAVE TONIGHT

Lisbon, Portugal. Aug 11-(UP) General Italo Balbo today or dered the crews of his fleet of 23 seaplanes to go to bed at g o'clock tonight preparatory to leaving for Ostia. port of Rome. at 4:30 a. m. tomorrow G1:30 p. m. Friday, EDT).
 Plans have been made for the armada to fly over Vatican City on the way to the ancient town at the mouth of the Tiber. A triumphant reception awaits them when they alight.
 The course was expected to be over Portugal and Spain. north of the Balearic Islands. at the north ern end of Sardinia and across the Tyrrhenian Sea to the Fiber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11

In announcing plans for the per- I sonal plea-a move with few paral- lels in the history of Massachusetts jurisprudence = Defense Counsel Francis B. Rafter indicated that Mrs Costello would reiterate that she loved her husband until the end, that she has no guilty knowl- edge of his death, and ask that she be given her freedom so she can return home to her three small children.
 After court had adjourned for the weekend today it was indicat- ed that Chief Defense Counsel Will liam G. Clark would present the defense summation Monday morn ing, that District-Attorney Hugh A. Gregg would make the closing argument for the state Monday aft ernoon, that Judge Fosdick would charge the jury Tuesday morning, and that the jury would retire early Tuesday afternoon, following Mrs Costello's personal plea.
 Evidence was completed in the murder trial of Mrs Jessie Bur- nett Costello shortly before 1 p. m. today. and court adjourned inn mediately until Monday, when clos ing arguments will be heard.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
Will Board Vincent AstOr's Yacht on August 3l- Will GO Far Into the At= lantic = Will Visit Forest Camp Saturday

Hyde Park, Aug 11.-UP)- President Roosevelt plans four day cruise aboard Vincent Astor's yacht Nourhahal, beginning Aug ust 31, he, revealed to-day.
 The Nourmahal will come up the Hudson to Hyde Park where the chief executive will go aboard and cruise leisurely to Washington, reaching that city Labor day.
 The president said that the yacht, one of the most luxurious afloat, would be conveyed by a de- stroyer which would act as com munications ship.
 Aboard the Nourhahal will be those men who accompanied him to the Bahamas last winter when he went on a ten-day fishing expe- dition. They are George St George of Tuxedo. N. r., Judge Frederick c. Kernochan of N. r.,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
Just Before the Jury Retires on Tues day the Accused Woman Will Stand Before Them and Make the Final Appeal for Her Life
THIS STRATEGY WAS DECIDED
 UPON BY DEFENSE COUNSEL
Bv MARTIN KANE

(United Press Stan Cores the jury retres to decide whether she is to die in the cleo trc chair go free Mrs Jessie Burnett Costello, alleged husband-sayer will make dramatic personal plea to the jurors, it was announced to-day.
 This strategy decided upon by defense counsel early this afternoon oer both sides had rested in the trial of the attractive widow accused of urderng her husband Fire Captain William Costello with potas sium cyanide last February she could obtain his life n surance and carry secret love affair."
 Mrs Costeos personal appeal to the jury will be made probably Tuesday, after Superior Judge Frederick w. Eos dick has charged the jury The judge will then instruct the jury that Mrs Costeos remarks not to be taken evidence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
DISASTROUS FIRE
 UNDER CONTROL

Noel. N. s.. Aug 11-(UP)-The disastrous forest fire which de- stroyed thousands of acres of val uable timber and threatened to en- gulf five small villages in Hants county was brought under control today through the combined efforts of 1000 volunteer fire fighters.
 Fatigued from nearly 24 hours of duty,, hundreds of men returned to their homes but many others re- mained to watch the smouldering ruins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
NEW INSPECTOR IN THE MOTOR
 VEHICLE DEPT
Will Check Up on Courts to See That All Money Is Paid Into the State Treasury

Hartford, Conn, Aug 11-(UP) Addition of an inspector in the Connecticut Motor Vehicles De- partment who will be assigned to check up on all state courts and see that money due the state from convictions and fines is returned, was announced to-day by Com missioner Michael A. Connor.
 Connor said that when he took over the office $45,000 was due it from courts throughout the state.
 The new created position will be filled within two weeks. Connor said, and will pay an annual salary of $2,O0O with 1000 additional for travelling expenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
RECOVERY IS
 THREATENED
 BY COAL MEN
Mellon interests in the Coal Fields Are Kicking Over the Traces on the Company Unions Gen. eral Johnson Warns the "Chiselers" and Other ObstructiOnists
ECONOMIC DEATH
 AWAITING THEM
BY H. o. THOMPSON

 United Press tSafK Correspondent
 Washington. Aug 11.-(UP)- Progress of the national recovery program was endangered to-day by a series of rebuffs affecting strike mediation efforts, and the drive to put the bituminous coal industry on a code basis.
 Withdrawal of the so-called Nell lon interests from the coal code hearing was indicated. The na- tional labor board failed in it's in itial attempt to solve the Potts. vile. Pa, shirt strike.
 Il, the face of the 4worrisome problems, Recovery Administrator Hugh s. Johnson warned code violators that their eventual fate might be "a sentence of economic death"
 Other Instructions that formed in the way of recovery progress in- cluaed refusal of Alabama coal operators to accept general code
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
MILK PRODUCERS
 IN, CONFERENCE

Hartford, Conn. Aug 11-(UPl-- A milk producers committee and members of the state milk control board met privately today to re- sume their adjourned conference to settle conditions which arose over the boards price raising orders several weeks ago,
 It was generally believed that to- days meting would be public. as was WaApesGay's session at which common ground was established on several points vital to ccmpromif- ing the differences between the board and farmerA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
Final News Flashes
WANT HIM LEGALLY DEAD

Middletown, Conn, Aug H. (UP) )--Rela- tives of John Fitzpatrick sought to have him de clared legally dead today so that his estate may be distributed to his heirs. Fitzpatrick was last seen seven years ago at Baltimore Under Con- necticut laws a man may be declared legally dead after seven years absence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
No Murder Trial Ever Had Such Dramatic
 End In All History
STATE CLOSES
 CASE AGAINST ! MRS. COSTELLO
Defense Ended Up to Toe day and Now All That Is Left Are the Arga= mentS
BY MARTIN KANE United Press Stan Correspondent)

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Courthouse, Salem, Mass, Aug II -(UP)-The government com pleted it's case against Mrs Jessie Burnett Costello, alleged husband killer, at 11:10 a. m. to-day af- ter nearly dozen state rebuttal witnesses had refuted defense tes- timony through which the attrac- tive widow hopes to escape death in the electric chair.
 After a conference, defense coun- sel announced that they had aban- doned a plan to use Mrs Costello as a rebuttal witness. They said there probably would be only two defense rebuttal witnesses. Indi- cations were that the closing ar
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
FAMOUS SCREEN
 TEAM REUNITED

Hollywood, Aug 11-(UP)-The once famous screen team of Gilbert and Garbo was reunited today.
 John Gilbert, who only recently announced he was retiring as an actor, surprised his friends by signing with M-G-M as Greta Gar bo's leading man in her latest pic ture, now in production. The two were consistently teamed in silent pictures.
 S.'It will be gratifying to resume our careers together" Miss Garbo Aaid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
HUSBANDS JEALOUSY DID IT

Massapequa, L. l., Aug n.-(UP)-A husbands jealousy lest his estranged wife be- him to shoot her to death and then take his own life today. This was the explanation police of fered after they found the bodies of Louis Maier and his wife, Thelma, 25, domestic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
NEWSPAPER CODE UNSATISFACTORY

Washington, Aug 11.-(UP) - General Hugh s. Johnson, recovery administrator, said today that the proposed newspaper code sub mitted last Tuesday was unsatisfactory in some respects and that he expected to confer today with a committee representing the American Newspaper Publishers association
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
Markets At a Glance

Stocks quiet with prices irregular in narrow range Bonds quiet and irregular Curb stocks dull and irregular; utilities steady. Chicago stocks mixed. Call money per cent. Foreign exchange irregular. Grains lower; wheat declines sharply. Cotton futures decline SIPS bale. Rubber eases about 10 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
WILL TRY START SATURDAY.

New York, Aug H. (UP) General Fran cesco De Pinedo Italian aviator, plans to take off at dawn tomorrow, weather permitting, on his long delayed attemp: at nonstop flight to Bag dad, he announced today. He made final prep arations at Floyd Bennett field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-11
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Aug 11-(UP)-The treasury net balance for August 9 was 7S1,120.621.67.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-16

NEW YORK, Feb. 16. Two
more pitchers were added today to
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-16
COMMENT ON
SPORT WORLD
BY HENRY McLEMORE
United Press Staff Correspondent

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla, Feb
l6.-Before the United States Lawn
Tennis association sanctioned an
open tournament, the advocates OF
such an event said it would prove
a decided gain to the net game in
more ways than one.
A common meeting ground for
amateurs and professionals, with
the winner taking, of course, the
title of champion of the world,
they argued, increase not only the
number of players, but the number
of spectators at tournaments.
But will it? Naturally, that re-
mains to be seen, but we have. a
sneaking feeling the open tourna-
ment is not going to prove such a
reiuvenating shot in the arm as
predicted. Not for some years, any
way.
In the first place how many
tennis professionals are there? We
mean how many first flight pros
capable of matching the strokes of
leading amateurs? Not more than
a dozen, we'd say. OF course, there
may be hundreds of pros now
spending their time instructing fat
dowagers in the art of the fore
hand drive, who, given the chance,
will prove to be world beaters, but
we'd hate to bet on it.
Our guess is that the first open
tournament at Philadelphia this
year will be thoroughly dominated
by the amateurs. So thoroughly.
in fact, that it will be impossible
TO distinguish it from a strictly
amateur affair after the quarter
final round.
The -sidedness may be cor
rected, of course, by amateurs
switching over to the pro ranks.
Such switching will depend large
ly on what purse is put up for the
professional who wins. If it's a
mere thousand dollars, as it is in
the golf open, then switching is
likely TO be very rare. For first
class amateur who can't make his
amateur standing earn him more
than a thousand year in cash,
transportation, board and lodging
or travel, is thing of pity and in
dire need of a few lessons in the
art of keeping pure but well-fed.
If you don't think an amateur
tennis championship is worth any
thing in this country, you have
only to remember Mr. Ellsworth
Vines, our present national title
holder. Mr.. Vines won the title in
late September. After a little time
off to get married, Mr.. Vines, ac-
companied by several lesser lights,
set sail on tour worthy of Hall
burton.
He's been gone for months, and
if he's spent cent Of his own
money it was. on post cards to his
friends. When he gets back he will
start hopping from country club to
country club preparing for various
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-16
OIL
MEN VIOLATE
THEIR PLEDGE

LOS ANGELES, Feb 16. UP
Several Los Angeles basin opera
tors are undermining the program
CT curtailing oil production
throughout the state by refusing
to Join in the movement. Ralph b.
Lloyd, president of the Oil Pro-
ducers Sales agency charged today.
voluntary curtailment faces It's
grayest crisis" the chairman o1 the
statewide movement declared.
Even a collapse Of the present
rrice structure grows constantly
closer.
Agreement after agreement has
been made among the majority OF
independent oil producers, only to
find men in their own ranks sell
fishly refusing TO participate. We
have had demonstrated TO us that
one relatively small producer can
disrupt the entire program.
ALLOWING wells to oYerproduce,
even on small piece of proper
ty, compels his neighbors to over
produce, and they in turn compel
adjoining properties TO seek their
share of production. Eventually the
fields overproduction disrupts the
state movement