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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
.Scovill's Opening
 British Factory
Years Report Shows Assets of $l2,S3S,73l and
 Liabilities of $873,O6O

usual. We have followed out pre- Vious formula for setting up re- serves for inventories. Total inVen- ventories (less reserve) at Decem- 31, 1882 were $G,238,852. as com pared with $8,162, ,219.00 a year ago.
 The amount by which it was necessary to reduce all kinds of inventories from their cost to the lower of cost or market was $463,- 666.37, which. while not yet suffer- ed as a loss by sales, was charged against current operating profits.
 Losses suffered through the sale of products during the year from the progressive decline in commod- ity values have been absorbed in cost of sales and so reflected in operating figures.
 The company, under the author ity previously given by the stock holders, purchased in the open market 7,14S shares of it's own stock for $119,013.51 during the year. Of the fifteen year deben- lures owned by the company $500,- 500.00 par value were converted into stock to satisfy sinking fund requirements, adding 7,150 shares to those held in the treasury.
 No change occurred in the amount of fifteen year convertible gold debentures outstanding in the hands of the public. Through pur- chases in previous years those in the company's treasury are suffi- cient to meet sinking fund require ments for several years to come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
Pasternak Looms
 As Court Clerk
Reported Mrs Piercey Will Be Let Out Neagle
 Democratic Prosecutor

Drastic changes in the set-up of the Waterbury city court are to be put into effect when the demo- cratic-republican control of the local tribunal is set up next month. Reports in Hartford indicate that Attorney Joseph Neagle will be the democratic prosecutor and that as far as the clerkship is concerned Attorney Irving Pasternak will be the clerk if the two judges can get together on the selection of a clerk and assistant clerk.
 Information also current is to the effect that Mrs Irene Piercey, present assistant probation officer in charge of juvenile cases, is scheduled to be let go.
 With a democratic judge on the bench, in the person of Attorney Edward Mascolo, a split-up in the management of the local city court will follow, it is believed. This would mean that the democrats would name a prosecutor and dis cuss the choice of the clerk, the probation officer and the assist ant prosecutor. The discussion will also include Prosecutor Emil Hummels sister as clerk of the office of the clerk of the city court.
 It is known definitely, that Con- gressman F. w. Goss had origin ally endorsed Attorney Charles Summa, now the third prosecutor of the city court and whose post is now jeopardized in bill before the Legislature, for the g. o. p. post in Waterbury's city court. At torney Mitchell Meyers, a member
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
FUNERALS

The funeral of Rose DeFranco took place this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, 516 North Main street, to Our Lady of Lourdes church where a requiem high mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. Joseph Valdam- brini. Interment took place in the family plot in St. Thomas ceme- tery, Southington. The pallbearers were: Leo Napiello, Thomas AL diri, Michael Aldiri, Amy Lutino, Robert Triano and Richard Hogan.
 The funeral of John B. Pelletier will be held from the home 72 Lounsbury avenue on Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock to St Ann's church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial wil be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Ellen Butcher Wagner, wife of Chris topher H. Wagner, was held from the Alderson funeral home yester- day afternoon with services in the Southbury Congregational church. Rev Edward s. Hickcox officiated. There were 30 floral tributes. Will liam A. Reynolds sang Crossing the Bar," and Beyond the Dawn" {" with Miss Catherine Stone as or- ganist. Burial was in the Pine Hill cemetery, Southbury. The bearers were Anson Coe, Milton Core. Elliott Smith and George Tchauder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
DECLARATION OF WAR AGAINST
 BOLIVIA SURE
Paraguay Senate Author= ized It Last Night and Goes Before the House of Deputies

Asuncion, Paraguay, March A. (UP)-A declaration of war against Bolivia, authorized by the senate last night, was before the house of deputies today, certain of passage. It will then go to the president who is considered certain to sign it. The resolution, passed after secret session of the senate committee acting on the war situa- tion. contained only two para graphs. They were:
 1. The chief executive is hereby authorized to declare that a state of war exists with Bolivia.
 2. This declaration is to be com- municated to the necessary author ities.
 The action follows months of ac- tual warfare between the two countries over boundary dispute in the Gran Chaco area, while neutral nations and the League of Nations attempted to arbitrate the quarrel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
THIRTY BILLS ATTACK LIGHT
 AND POWER co.
All the Companies in the State and New Haven Road Are Included in the Measures

Light, power and telephone com panieS will go under fire before the judiciary committee of the leglsla- ture this month. Thirty or more bills attacking the light, power and telephone companies, plus some concerning the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad com pany, will be heard on Thursday, March 23rd. One of the bills has been introduced by Representative William McDermott of Naugatuck and calls for the elimination of fixed charges by gas or electric companies.
 The various bills in attacking the gas and electric compaies are va ried in their set-up but they about all aim at the same target-elim- ination of the fixed charges. Rep resentative McDermott of Nauga- tuck is a member of the special committee chosen by the democrats of the house to push through re- lief measures of this kind.
 Hearings on the various bills or the 23rd are expected to be very interesting, especially in view ot the fact that Governor Wilbur l. Cross is backing the democratic group attempting to bring abou the abolition of the fixed charges Officials of the Connecticut Ligh and Power company will appear to oppose the abolition of the fiXeG charges.
 In the past years bills of this sort were considered lightly. How. ever, the existing depression, the concerted efforts of the democrat: and other features of the matter such as the general demand of tht public for> reduced expenses, have made the Various bills attacking the fixed charges assume a more serious aspect this session, henc, the strong lineup to fight the bills
 John J. Policy, president of thu New York, New Haven and Hart ford Railroad company, is to b. present, it is understood, to talk part in the discussion on that da, of bills affecting the New Havel road. One of the bills, called eth | full crew bill," is backed by tn
 railroad employees and their union It aims at the alleged New Havel | roads economy measures in re ducing the crew personnels ol freight trains. The Connection
 company, a subsidiary of the Ney
 Haven road, is also concerned il
 several of the bills, among then | being a measure to definitely SC the number of people trolley ma
 carry at one time and to limit tn
 electrics to a certain figure. The telephone company is con
 cerned in several bills affecting tn rates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

Another Communist meeting was staged today at the Soldiers mon- ument and led to march upon the city hall. Failing to find the mayor available for personal statement the committee left copy of its resolution asking that special meeting of the board of aldermen be called immediately for the consideration of the unemploy- ed of the city. From the city hall the committee returned to the
 monument, engaged in number of speeches and adjourned the meet ing with the announcement that another session would be held late this afternoon in a Bank street hall.
 This mornings demonstration witnessed another generous display of placards protesting against any reduction in the allowances made to unemployed men or women. The speakers were mostly from "out of town, at least they were strangers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
Communists Stage
 Another Meeting
Committee Calls on Mayor, Finds Him Absent, and
 Leaves Copy of Resolution

to the police. One or two of them were dressed up like motion pie ture stars. They are regarded by the authorities as "hired orators" from the New Haven academy of Communism from which Rose Ross. the leader of the exciting demon- stration in 1880 and other fire brand speakers were graduated.
 While the demonstration was on today to remind President Roose- welt that the forgotten man must be remembered, three platoons of police were within call. The after noon squad reported an hour earlier and remained at headquar- ters awaiting action. The night platoon was also on hand with motor patrol cars primed for a quick getaway, but no trouble re- suited. It was peaceful gather ing in every respect and Superin- tendent of Police Supt. Joseph H. Mclean was satisfied with the con- duct of the promoters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
COMMODORE OF MILFORD YACHT
 CLUB IS DEAD
Thomas J. Falls, Wealthy and Popular, Took His Own Life By Shooting Himself

Milford, Conn.,, March 4-(UP) Thomas J. Falls, 32, wealthy young vice-commodore of the Mill ford Yacht club. ended his life last night at his home here.
 Police said no motive for the act had been determined. He was in slight accident early last night when his automobile and a trolley car collided. Police took his car from him.
 Falls was alone in the house ex- cept for a Mrs Macomber. the housekeeper. His mother was in Minneapolis. Mrs Macomber told police she heard a shot about mid- night. She went to Falls room and found him lying on the bed, shot through the head. A revolver was nearby. He died shortly after pr Carlton K. Heady arrived.
 Falls was a son of the late Col. Thomas Falls, and reputedly came into a considerable fortune when he was 30 years old.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
CURTIS RET|RES AFTER
 40 YEARS IN. CONGRESS
Economic Recovery By United Efforts Is His Final Plea
 As Garner Is Sworn In

Washington, Mar 4-(UP)- Vice President Charles Curtis to- day took formal leave of the con- gress he had served for 40 years.
 In his final speech to the senate, the 73-year-old veteran handed over his gavel to his successor, John N. Garner, and called on congress to support the new ad- ministration in a united effort for "the economic recovery of our peopl eand of their affairs
 As congressman, senator and presiding officer of the senate, Cur tis had remained in congress, with one two-year break, since 1893. Somewhat wistfully he recalled that only one man in the present congress was here when he was sworn in.
 He referred to Senator Claude A. Swanson, dem, Va, who is ending his Capitol career to enter the in- coming cabinet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
LIGHTS BLAZE
 ALL NIGHT AT
 THE CAPITAL
Highest Officials of the ln= coming and Outgoing Regimes Worked on the Banking Situation

Washington, March 4-CUP) - Lights blazed in the White House, the Mayflower hotel and the treas- ury until nearly dawn to-day as the highest officials of the incom- ing and outgoing administrations worked over plans to fortify the national banking structure.
 The closely-guarded and unpre- cedented conferences preceded an- nouncement early to-day of two- day banking holiday in New York and a three-day holiday in Illi- nois. Whether any other measures were discussed was not disclosed.
 President Hoover and President elect Roosevelt studied the situa- tion with their advisors until mid night. Then Secretary of Treasury Mills, his successor, William H. Woodin, members of the federal reserve board and others met be- hind the barred doors of the treas- ury building in secret session that did not break up until 3:3O a. m.
 The conferences were turned to drama of the tensest kind. While the democratic councils were mak- ing long distance telephone calls at the Mayfower, President Hoov- CT called in Mills, Attorney General Mitchell and Henry M. Robinson, Los Angeles banker who has been a close economic advisor.
 With MT Roosevelt were William H. Woodin, incoming secretary of the treasury; Cordell Hull, new secretary of state; Senator Glass, dem, Va; Prof Raymond Moley; and Jesse Jones, R. F. c. direc- tor.
 The White House session lasted until midnight when Mills hastened across the street to the treasury. The iron gates changed behind him, lights blazed in his third floor offices.
 Then came members of the fed eral reserve board, Undersecretary of Treasury Ballantine and Comp troller of the Currency Await. Woodin raced in a limousine from the Mayflower to the treasury, then raced back again at 1880 a. m. In 30 minutes more he returned to the treasury with Moley.
 Mills paced the floor, cigar in mouth.
 Other conferees came frequently to the windows to stare at the newsmen below. At 2:50 a. m., Woodin and Mo- ley left.
 "Do you think we should say anything?" asked Moley when the reporters pressed him with ques- tions.
 "No," replied Woodin, "but sure- ly those left upstairs will want to make known the results of the conference" At 3:1o a. m., Ballantine left the building, shouting to reporters: I'm sorry, but that Woodin's first mistake if he thinks there will be staetment."
 Twenty minutes later Mills wear fly drove away after reluctantly forecasting the New York and Illi- nois moratorium announcements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

For four decades,' Curtis said, "my life has been devoted to the task of aiding the government of the United States. Two score years of my life have been spent in this building in which we are gathered. My work has been ab- sorbing. It was fixed and held my best efforts for the public welfare. It is with deep emotion that I bid you goodbye and shortly go forth from here a private citizen"
 My turn was inevitable, of course, . but I am thankful it was a long time coming"
 Curtis again urged the assem- bled house and senate to give full cooperation in the national crisis to the new administration.
 Theirs is now the responsibility of leadership" he said, "but the problem is the concern of each and every one of us, whether re- tiring from office or entering of- foo p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
The Bankruptcy
 Court Hearings
Fourteen Cases to Come Before Judge Tor
 rance Monday

Fourteen cases are to be heard at the regular session of the United States Bankruptcy court before Referee Walter F. Torrance on Monday morning. Four of the cases are first meetings of credi- tors. They include Cameo Shops of Connecticut, Inc, Connecticut Asbestos Corp, Napoleon King and James Colgan.
 Other cases to be heard are: Eldora Swanson and New York Coffee Pot, Inc, hearings on peti- tions for allowances; Anthony Di- Berardino. John Cody, William Fairchild, Squatriglia and Sons and Wenzell and Collins. report of trustees; Herman Romansky, hear ing on petition to amend schedules; John l.. Thurlough, and Joseph Kriegler, final meetings of credi- tors
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
Ten Federal Men
 Make Hits In East End, Brooklyn
Mother of Five Children Charged With Having High Powered Home Brew With Intent to Sell-AC- cused Reports to KrasOw Monday Morning

some home brew in her possession with intent to sell. This arrest oc- cured at 342 Washington avenue. High powered beer, alias home brew, was seized at II South Leon- ard street and 266 Cherry street. Notices were left to the owner, manager or his proxy to appear in U. S. Commissioner Harry Kra- sow's office Monday morning.
 It was reported that the agents came to town with a pocketful of warrants, but only three hits were chalked up to the credit of the visiting squad. The federal agents were assisted by members of the local emergency squad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
Student Body To
 Head Dr. Reilly
Will Speak at Mt. St. JOseph's, Hartford
 Monday

Dr. Joseph J. Reilly, professor of English at Hunter College of New York City, who lectured on "Cardianl Newman and the Gen. tenary of the Oxford Movement" at Waterbury Catholic high school a week ago Sunday, will lecture at Mount Saint Joseph College in Hartford Monday night at 7:30 o'clock on the same subject.
 The faculty and student body of Mount Saint Joseph College have invited many of their friends from all parts of the state to att tend the lecture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
First Full Week of Lynn Strike
 Closed To-day

Lynn. Mass, March 4-(UP)- The first full week of an almost general strike of Lynn shoe work CTS closed today. with settlements reached by seven plants employing 15OO operatives, and with the out look favorable for settlements in nearly 40 other affected factories.
 Meantime a conference between union leaders and committee of the Allied Shoe Manufacturers, As- sociation had been postponed until early next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
NEGRO SEGREGATION

Trenton. N. J., March 4.-UP) Segregation of negro and white students in swimming classes in the Trenton high school is unlaw- ful and must cease the supreme court ruled yesterday. ITO say to a lad you may study with your classmates. you may attend the gymnasiu~ with them, but you may not have swimming with them because of your color, is unlawful discrimination" the court said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
More States Are Joining: in the
 Bank Holiday

St Paul, Minn, March 4-(UP)- A two-day banking holiday was de. clared today in the ninth federal reserve district, which comprises northern Wisconsin, Minnesota, North and South Dakota and Mon- tana.
 The ninth federal reserve district order, applying only to National banks, was ordered by the board oi governors. All Minnesota banks were closed by order of Governor Floyd B. Olson.
 Both orders are effective today and Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
Artistic Scenes
 In Lithuania
Will Be Shown at Green Street Hall TOmOr= 
 row Night

The Lithuanian Alliance of America, Lodge No. Il, will present sound moving picture with syn chronized songs showing a com plete and artistic picture of Lith-
 uanian life at 103 Green street to- morrow evening at 2 o'clock. Waterburians who have seen the picture elsewhere claim it de. pfcts Lithuanian life in full and
 will prove most interesting and educational to all who witness it.. The public is cordially invited to see 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
NO GOLD WAS
 EXCHANGED

Chicago, March 4-(UP)-The federal Reserve bank of Chicago joined the Illinois bank holiday flor the present. and no gold was exchanged today for currency.
 In, temporary absence of Gov. James B. McDougal of the bank Louis Meyer. manager of the ser- vice department, said the bank would not reopen "until conditions warrant"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

l Raids upon three alleged speak ? easies were made here at noon
 hour to-day by a squad of federal 2 agents numbering about ten and in charge of Arthur Mckay of the ,. New Haven office. The feds" in- augurated the new deal era by giv- ing Waterbury special attention. With the appointment of a new prohibition administrator big
 change in the personnel of the state squad is expected.
 One of the three accused taken into technical custody to-day was Q a woman, a mother of five chill v dren. She Is charged with having
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
THE FUNERAL OF
 JANE BIRMINGHAM
Took Place This Morning With Requiem Mass at
 St. AnthOny's Church
BY FATHER McGUINNESS
Special to the Democrat)


 Litchfield, Conn, March 4-The funeral of Miss Jane Birmingham was held from the family home on North road this morning to St Anthony's church where a requiem high mass was celebrated by the pastor, Rev John l.. McGuinness, at 10 o'clock.
 Miss Birmingham died Thursday morning following a short illness. She was well known resident of this town and had just recently retired from the employ of the Southern New England Telephone company after 37 years of ser vice.
 Burial was in the family plot in St Francis cemetery, Torring- ton, with committal services being conducted by Father McGuinness.
 Delegations from the Southern New England Telephone offices in Litchaeld and Torrington were present at the services.
 The pallbearers were John and Edward Sepples, Martin Nor aghan, Edward Weir, Francis Kel- ly, and John Hannon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
NEW JERSEY
 JONES LINE

Washington. March 27-(UP)- Governor Moore of New Jersey, here for the inaugural ceremonies, to-day declared a two-day banking holiday in his state.
 The governor reached his deci- sion after conference with him, and relayed the word to Trentca by telephone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
IN HuNGER LINES

Chicago, March 4-(UP)-Two hundred extra police were mobiliz- ed to-day to keep order in the ranks of hunger marchers who were gathering at thre concentra- tion points preparatory to parad- ing through the loop. Extra pre- cautions were taken because of the bank situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

of the prosecution staff, was ready to abide by Congressman Goss' de- cision and so was Attorney Hum mel.
 Nevertheless, friends of Attorney Hummel, republican and democrat ic alike, opposed the dropping of Prosecutor Hummel and Congress- man Goss was heartily censured.
 In view of the feeling in the re- publican ranks and the belief that the democrats should be granted a right to naming officers to the city court on a fifty-fifty basis, a severe shake-up is. to take place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
FUNERAL OF DIR LEE.

FUNERAL OF DIR LEE.
 Middlebury, Vt., March 4-(UP) Funeral services for Dr Merritt H. Eddy, believed to be the worlds oldest physician who died yester- day at the age of 100, will be held at his home here tomorrow at 2 p. m. The Rev Howard Kennedy, 2d, pastor of the Methodist church, will Officiate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
CARD OF THANKS.

relatives, neighbers and business associates for their kindness and sympathy extended to us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved mother, Mrs Helen Agnes Miller.
 THE MILLER FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
AMERICAN BRASS co.
 MAKE CUT IN PRICES

A cut in prices, effective March I, has been announced by the
 American Brass Go. on practically all it's copper, brass and bronze
 products of one-half cent a pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
CARD OF, THANKs.

I wish to thank my many friends, relatives and neighbors for the sympathy and kindness shown me during my recent bereavement, the death of my dear wife, Mrs Anna Kenney McGrath.
 yAMEs ]. MeGRATH.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
MASSES.

months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Mon- day morning at 7:30 o'clock, at St Peter and Paurs church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs Margaret Whelan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
OBITUARY

LORENSEN-Trac Smith Ior- ensen, infant son of Louis H. and Sarah (Tracy) Lorensen died Thursday at the Waterbury hospi- tai. The funeral was held yester- day with burial in Evergreen ceme- tery, Bethlehem. Rev Dr James E. Gregg off1ciated.
 DE PAOLA-News has been re- ceived by relatives here of the death of Francesca De Paola, for merlY of Waterbury, which oc- cured on Monday, February IS, at his home in Ariano Irpino, Italy.
 MT De Paola lived here for a time, but returned to Italy about 19 years ago. He IS survived by his widow, Mrs Mariannini (Miano) De Paola; three sons. Vir- gilio, Nicola, of Waterbury and Leopold De Paola of Italy; three daughters, Mrs Pia Sylvestre of Waterbury and the Misses Con- cordia and Bice De Paola of It. ally: 15 grandchildren, of whom 10 reside here and the others in Italy: one sister, Mrs Giuseppe Del San- do, and three brothers, Raffaele. Gabrielle and Ferdinando De Paola, all of Italy.
 The funeral service and burial took place in Italy.
 PILKINGTON-Infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. Harold Pil- kington of 1867 South Main street died at the Waterbury Hospital this morning. Burial will be held from the Clark funeral home, 20 State street on Monday.