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Evening star., 1934-12-09
OFFICIALS TRIAL
JURY SUMMONED
Anne Arundel Group Facing
Charge o. Illegal Payment
of Magistrate.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS. Nd. December g.
A special panel of 81 jurors was being
summoned today for the trials of four
former and three present Anne Arun-
del County officials to begin in the
local Circuit Court on Wednesday.
Judge William H. Forsythe, jr., drew
the panel late yesterday. Jurors were
drawn from each of the eight county
districts.
Lewis Kelly, Elmer E. Parkinson
J. Edwin Wilson. F. Guy Kelly, C.
Addison Hodges and Severn Arnold
the old Board of County Commits
sioners-Were indicted on charges of
paying Albert H. Dogge. police
magistrate of the fifth district, his
salary of $40 a month without first
requiring him to make report of Grim
inal cases under oath. The alleged
offenses we're set as on or about jan
uary, 1888, and each and every month
thereafter up to January l, 1884"
The commissioners were tried at the
April term of court on similar
charge involving payments Of salary
to Police Magistrate Louis NJ. Hopkins
of Annapolis. They were acquitted by
a jury
Since the trial Arnold has died and
Lewis Kelly. Wilson, F. Guy Kelly
and Hodges have completed their
terms as commissioners. Parkinson,
president of the old board, has re-
linquished the presidency. but holds
his seat on the new board waiting
for appointment of his successor, de-
layed because of an election tic.
John A. Bromley. county roads en-
eineer, and Zach Johnson, chairman
of the county delegation in the House
of Delegates, who did not run for
reelection this year, will face trial on
q Joint indictment charging that they
did "conspire. confederate, combine
and agree among themselves to sell
a power shovel to the commissioners
at an eXorbitant rate about August,
1882"
They also face trial on a similar
indictment returned against them as
John A Bromley. county roads en-
gineer: Zach johnson, agent for the
Annapolis Banking & Trust Co., and
Zach johnson. individually"
The court some time ago assigned
James Clark, State S attorney of How
ard County to assist States Attorney
A. Theodore Brady of Anne Arundel
County in prosecuting the cases. At
an earlier hearing those indicted
pleaded not guilty and presented de-
murrers and pleas Of abatement which
were overruled.
Evening star., 1934-12-09
Fortune in Stamps Shown.

Stamps displayed at the centenary
stamp exhibition at Melbourne, Aus
tralia, are valued at sl,250.000. More
than 400 entries were received from
the United States, two of the collec-
tions being insured for s175,000 each.
Exhibits from the United States are
estimated to be worth 100000. A
watchman and a policeman guard the
collection and four members Of the
local stamp organization remain with
1t all night.
Evening star., 1934-12-09
100000 Cigars Shipped.

Cigars shipped from the Philippines
TO the United States in a recent month
totaled nearly 20.000.000
Evening star., 1934-12-09

funds since the bank closed more than
20 months ago.
Closed During Holiday.
The Park Savings Bank closed its
doors along with all other banking in
stitutions during the Presidents holl-
day in March. 1888, but when it failed
to receive license to reopen. Robert
S. Stunz, vice president. committed
suicide. Several criminal cases also
are pending involving persons alleged
to have informed StunZ as to the time
OF the forthcoming bank examination.
The Park Bank is believed by au-
thorities on bank litigation to be in
volved in more extensive court action
than any other bank in the National
Capital.
Evening star., 1934-12-09
LITIGATION NOT BAR
TO BANK DIVIDEND
OF ABOUT S6OO,OOO

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star., 1934-12-09

to assume full liability for losses,
which now are estimated at more
than s3,OOOO00.
Moran. acting through SpringSton.
filed a supplemental petition to ask
for a special appeal to be heard from
the decision of District Supreme
Court Justice Jesse c. Adkins which
had divided the depositors into two
classes Application for appeal had
been pending before the Court Of
Appeals since July %, but no action
had been taken.
Justice Adkins had held in de-
cislon June % that the directors
were liable for losses to deposltors IN
the bank before the charter expired
August 80, 1929, but not afterwards.
Property Transfers Charged.
In his supplemental petition yes
terdav. Moran also told the Court
of Appeals some of the directors have
been transferring their property to
others. He did not name the directors
charged with making this transfer.
Moran also told the Court of Appeals
that after Justice Adkins decision
two other District Supreme Court
justices had held in other cases that
the directors were liable not only
before the charter expired. but also tC
those who put their money in aftel
that time.
The announcement of the 20 per
cent dividend came as welcome pre-
Christmas surprise to the depositors
who have been without access TO theil
Evening star., 1934-12-09
CLUB SETS PARTY

Beltsville Group to Hold Yule
Event Tomorrow.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
BELTSVILLE, Md, December g.
The Woman's Community Club OF
Beltsville will hold its annual Christ
mas party Monday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs T, e Woodward, College
Heights.
In place Of the customary penny
march," silver donation will be taken
for the benefit of welfare work con-
Quoted by the club during the holi-
days.
Evening star., 1934-12-09
Benefit Party Tuesday.

LEONARDTOWN, Nd. December 8
(SpeciaD The Ladies' of Charity Of
Great Mills community will hold a
benefit canned food party there Tues
day All kinds of canned goods will
be accepted for admission. and dance
and card party will follow the &C
ceptance ceremonies
Evening star., 1934-12-09
VIRGINIAN Is ELECTED
TO WESTERN HIGH COURT
Howard J. Atwell Is Named to
Superior Bench of Wash
ington State.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
KELSO Wash. December 8.-How-
ard j. Atwell an attorney here, has
been elected judge of the Superior
Court of the State of Washington.
Judge Atwell is Virginian by
birth, son of the late John Jared At
we'll of Loudoun County. He spent
the early years of his life in Wash
ington, D. c.
He formerly was clerk in the De-
partment of Agriculture. and is a
graduate of George Washington Uni
versity.
Evening star., 1934-12-09
Win First Prize at Bal Masque

group of Washington newspaper ,Oomen dressed to
represent the famous Donne quntupets pho awarded
first prize for costumes last night at the masquerade party
giUen by Mrs Roosevelt The attended by
nurse left Hacket Turlington Martha
Strayer, Julia Bonuit, Helen AUater and Ruth Dimon
"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26
Mrs Arthur LelOis Rendered ShouUer

Mrs William St John of Brew ster street was hostess at show CT given at her home recently in honor of her daughter, Mrs Ar thur Lewis of Newport, R. l., the former Betty St John. Those at- Ntending were Mrs James Moran. Mrs John Kinne, Mrs James White, Mrs Nellie O'Leary. Mrs John Barber, Mrs Thomas McAd- ans. Mrs Catherine Reilly. Mrs Timothy Shea, Mrs James Car ey, Mrs Patrick Griffen. Mrs Maurice Spellman. Mrs Michael Spiilane. Mrs stephen Kelly. Mrs Patrick Welsh, Mrs John Swee- ney, Mrs Michael Connors, Mrs Daniel St John, Mrs William Horan, Mrs F. Mays. Mrs N. Squires. Mrs J. Loy. Mrs Arthur Kelly, of Hartford. Mrs Margaret Coffey. Mrs Lawrence Griffen
 Mrs Martin Crean, Mrs Fred Cantillon. Mrs Leroy Gravan, Mrn Mary Mae, Misses Lillian Walker. Dorothy Mays, Mary Coylo, Margaret Moran, Nora Bar bard, Rita Shea, Mae Griffen. Clcmentine St John, Ruth O'Neil, Barbara St John, Helen Spell E man, Ann Spellman, and Mrs Nell lie Scadden, Mrs A. Lagare Mrs J. Churchson, Lillian Walker, Christine Quilter. Mrs Patrick Sweeney, Mrs J. Geghan of Hart ford. Misses Margaret Sweeney. Margaret St John. Winifred Scad- sden. Anna Kennedy. Marguerite Gibbons and Mrs J. Hebert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26
Club Activities

Following the business meeting of Townsend lodge last night members of Franklin ledge of Wa. tertown and Centennial lodge oi Naugatuck were entertained at party at which members of dis trict lodges were present. Nosa. hogan lodge members also acted as hosts. During the meeting plans were made for a visit to Bay Path lodge of Springfield in the near future. Ralph Webb presided at the meeting.
 The meeting of Mary Carswell tent, Daughters of Union Veterans last night was followed by a card party under the direction of Mrs Minnie Chipman, president, and Mrs Clara Doolittle. It was an- nounced that the election of the patriotic instructor will be held at the next meeting
 Members and guests of Roose- welt lodge, Knights of Pythias, were entertained at a card party at the lodge rooms last night. Ed ward Goldman was chairman of the committee in charge.
 Plans for a bowling league were made at the meeting of Elizabeth Di Silvestro lodge. Sons of Italy at Liberty hall last night. Angeline Carrissimi, venerable, presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26
Claire Social Club
 VIII Haue Party

The Claire Social club will hold a house warming at their new clu3 rooms located at Bank street on Friday evening at $50 p. m. A program of entertainment consist ing of talented artists will be arr ranged by the entertainment com mittee. Refreshments will be served and dancing will follow. Members and their friends arc cordially invited.
 A feature of the evening will te farewell party given in honor of the club members, Irving Pivnick Miss Leona Miller and Miss Lillian Gerber who will leave for Miami | Florida on Sunday morning for the | winter season.
 The committee in charge are: Miss Carmella Cretella, chairman; | Misses Georgiana Therrien, CelIa Breton and Adeline Diyigard.
 Mir and Mrs Timothy Johnson of Ray street are visiting in Wash- ington, D. C..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26
co!ution in next issrc.
The Pay.

lne E-uys
 West opened the ace of hearts and continued with a heart. dum- my winning with the king. The spade jack was led, West winning with the king.
 Now, this is why I am certain an American would defeat the con- tract: West would return a club at this point, if he had not opened club, or switched to a club after leading the ace of hearts.
 With a club return, the contract is immediately defeated. Colonel Butler says that West continues q heart. south wins with the queen. cashes the ace and queen of spades and leads q diamond. which East wins with the ace.
 Now Colonel Butler says that ''ff East will make Q Deschapeiles' coup and return the king of clubs he will kill dummy's entry and de. feat the contract. Lay the hand out and you will see that at thIi point. if East returns . small club the contract can be made" ssy that an American would have defeated the contract few tricks hack by lending a club. Copyright ieas. NEA Service. inc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26
PEQUoT MEMS BRIDGE
 LEAGUE

The regular Monday night dupli- cate bridge contest for mems teams was held at the Pequot club on the 24th.
 Seven tables were in play. The Howell" movement of duplicate boards and players was employed. w. H. Hill and E. K. By earned the greatest number of matched points, their score being "A 1-2-
 Other contesting players were: Dr George Russell, H. H. Rehms, Walter Malsch, Leo Battel, Irving Malsch, James Colwell, F.. C.. Mason, B. N. Wilmot, Leo A. Kraus, F. J. McNamara, Oscar Warner, Arthur Patchen, w. F. Duff, R. R. Davison, Dr F. J. Erbe, Irving Chapman. T. P. Ashton, B c. Riefe, Patrick Healy and R. p. Schroeder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26

A surprise party was held at the home of MT and Mrs Raymond Benedetti, Saturday evening in honor of their daughter Beatrice. who celebrated her birthday. Games and dancing were enjoyed, The color scheme throughout was green and yellow. Those attending were: Florence Agostini, Bertha Davis. Eleanor Reihl, Irene Santa venere, Mary Belgeno, Grace San tavenere, Mary Batkus, Beatrice Benedetti. Joseph Pomponio, James Cook, Russell Davis. Paul Marucca, Ceasar Benedetti, Joseph Brophy. Reginald Davis, and Peter Pomponio, and MT and Mrs Ray mond Benedetti.
 Robedt J. Mcdonald of Randolph avenue is enrolled in the freshman class at Cornell university.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26
=SOCLAL, ACTIVITIES
B. d11dP. Women s Club Meets Oct. I

The Waterbury Business and Professional Wornen's Club will of flcially open its fall season of activ- ities on Monday evening when they will conduct their first regular monthly business meeting. The sup- per preceding the meeting is in charge of Miss Anna Abeling. ! The guest speaker at the meet ing will be Hiss Flora May Holly, who is president of the Stamford Business and Professional Wom- ems Club and also is a book dealer. Her topic vii be Current Books and Loterary Shop Talk" Miss Holly has been heard by local peo- pie several times at state confer- ences.
 Also at the meeting Miss Ruth Cornish will entertain with pro- gram of Harmonica selections, ap- bearing in costume.
 The Jolly Jester Card Club held their weekly meeting recently at the home of Miss Bertha Davis, of North Riverside street. Miss Grace Pierro high scored. A delicious aAnShSOh "ao oCANCu AatCA HI tllO evening. Those attending were: Misses Beatrice Benedetti, Flor cnce Agostini, Ada Magel, Jean Carlo, Toni Asetta, Grace Pierro, Dorothy Sullivan and Bertha Da- wis. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Grace Pierro of Benham street.
 
 Miss Phyllis Matura entertained in honor of Mis- Molly LaVorgne at her home on Eastwood avenue. The guests were Misses Molly La- Vorgne, Mary Covelli. Betty Bolger, Rolande Gagne, Pauline Rogers. Ann Butkus, Grayce Rinkus, Phyl- lis Matura and Frank Marcella, Francis May, Irving Parsons, Ken meth Malch. Frank Whelan, Joseph LaVorgne, Edmund Delahanty, Francis Landry and Thomas Cronin.
 The Monday evening supper club of Leavenworth House entertained at a supper in compliment to Mrs James Downey, whose marri- age took place recently. The hon. ored guest was presented with a beautiful table cloth. The guests included: Misses Rita Bergin, Ag- nes Moron, Olive Supper, Loretta Bowes, Betty Bowes. Betty O'Brien, Maureen Luddy, Mae Tangncy, Margaret Harrigan, Marie Casey and Christine Brennan.
 Mrs E. N. Richardson of Lin- coin street has returned to her home after a visit to New York city, where she was registered at the Lincoln hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26
Opening isaa--v A.

would not have to take a great deal Of time to defeat this con- tract. However. the play as out lined in Colonel Buffers book e rather interesting.
 Ussder the American method Of bidding as shown here. the con. tract would be three spades. Col onei Butler. however. shows tht hand being played at four spades.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26
Incorrectly

Solution to Previous Contract
 Problem,
 I trust that the recent visit of Capt Ewart Kempson and Mrs Gordon Evers of England will build up a friendlier feeling in in ternational bridge circles. Strange as it may seem English players feel that American bidding methods are inferior to their own. s
 Another outstanding English bridge player is Col. Walter Butler, who recently wrote a book on. "how to Play Contract Bridge" In this book, he severely criticizes Americans for their slowness in bidding and play.
 I have selected one of the hands from Colonel Buffers book. After looking 1t over. believe you will agree with me that Americans
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26
pIERPoNT BRIDGE CLUB

In yesterdays session of the Pierpont Bridge club conducted at 61 Church street top scorers were: North and South: Mrs Fred Jackie and Mrs Frederick Stewart n; and runners-up Mrs Raymond Schroe- der and Mrs Robert Strohacker, 6S and East and West: Mrs Claude Parton and Mrs Albert Jourdan, 79 and runnersup Mrs F'lorence Williams and Mrs Louis Lougee, 76. The session next week will be held on Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in the regular Tues day session of the Elton Contract club were: North and South: Mir; and Mrs Robert E. Platt, 130 x }! Thomas Bane and William Faeth, 122; MT and Mrs William Burke, 11Sh; Mrs William J. Dunphy and Mrs w. Harry Byrnes, 110h Mrs Edmund Spicer and Mrs Henry Preusser, 109k; and East and West: Dr George Russell and Ed ward Dunphy, 138h; MT and Mrs Arthur Patchen, 133; Dr and Mrs Thomas Tobin, 124; Mrs F. A. JaYckle and Mrs A. s. Jourdar. 121; and MT and Mrs Joseph Wolfe, 115. A social hour fol- lowed the session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26

A surprise miscellaneous shower was given recently in honor of Mrs Earl Fraser, the former Miss Helen Mulcahy of Dikeman street at the home of Miss Fannie Edwards of
 ~Alc. Mrs Fraser was the re- cipient of many beautiful gifts. 4.l.se attending were: Miss Violet Prager, Mrs Lloyd Hallock, Irene McKenna, Hazel Barry, Marion Barry, Marguerite Mulcahy, Mrs Thomas Mulcahy, Mrs Frank Ed wards, Mrs Vincent Mulligan, Mrs Bea Heating. Mrs Herman Peter son, Francis Edwards and Mrs Will liam Sullivan.
 Miss Elinor Slator and Millicent Lenard of Grandview avenue have returned to their homes following several days stay at Howes Cav erns, Cobbleskill, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26
Personal
Personal

 1 Lewis of Woudiawn terrace arc spending several days in New York where they are registered at the Hotel New Weston lf Miss Pauline White, daughter of Mir and Mrs H. F, White of Col l umbia boulevard has entered Brad ford Junior college in Bradford. Mass.
 Miss Charlotte Elton of Church lstreet is registered at the vassar club at the Hotel New Weston in New York city.
 Miss Joy Goddard of Cheshire has resumed her studies at Couch : CT college where she os a member of the sophomore class. Miss Vera Mullen of Nova Sco- | tia has been the guest of Mir and Mrs Harmon Hassett of Academy avenue. Randolph Maynard of Cooke street is spending several days in New York city.
 Miss Ethel Griffin of Revere, | Mass, has returned to her home following a weeks vacation at the home of her aunt, Mrs Walter Duffy of Baldwin street. Mir and Mrs Adolph Rempfer of Plaza avenue have returned to their home after spending two weeks in New Haven and New York.
 Mrs H. Emery Merrill of Trum- bull has returned to her home af- ter spending several days as the guest of her mother. Mrs Joel l.. Bitler of Buckingham street. MT and Mrs Henry Brown have returned to their home on Vernon street after short vacation at the home of MT Browns parents, MT and Mrs Elisha Brown of Baid- vinville. Mass.
 f Mrs s. B. Barber has returned to her home in Manchester fol- lowing a visit with MT and Mrs Lester Wheeler of Knoll street.
 
 MT and Mrs Austin Botsford of Watertown avenue have returned to the city after being the guests of Mir and Mrs S. Mallett San ford of Easton for the past week.
 George Hancock of Waterville street has returned following a visit with relatives in Poughkeep- sic, N. Y.
 Mrs Irving Ogilvie' and son Irv- ing Jr. have returned to their home on Lockhart avenue following d visit with Mrs Ogilvie's sister, Mrs Paul Andrews of New Haven.
 Miss Dorothy Lunny has re- turned to her home in New York city after spending few days as the guest of Miss Ida Lunny of Welton street.
 Mir and Mrs W. L. Clarke nf Vernon street have returned to their home following weeks va vation at Pine Orchard, Me. where they were the guests of Mir and Mrs William Davis.
 Miss Janette Lanctot of Maple street is visiting at the home of her aunt and uncle. Mir and Mrs Peter Gringras of Johnsbury. Vt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26
October Bride Is
 Honored At SholUe,
Sterling photo.

Miss Anne Griffin of Sylvan avenue was hostess at a bridge and shower in compliment to her cou- sin, Miss Mary A. Keane whose marriage will take place in October to James P. Cusack. The bride-to- be received many beautiful gifts. Those attending were: Mrs James Fitzpatrick, Mrs Thomas Cusack, Mrs Oscar Tuebner, Mrs Everett Alcott, Mrs Martin Stack, Mrs Wall ter Ahearn, Mrs John Griffin, Sr Mrs Frank Pine, Mrs William Ty- Ter, Mrs William Driscoll, Mrs Thomas Lezotte, Mrs James Phe. Ian, Mrs Charles Klobedanz, Mrs Walter Sonderegger, Mrs Michael Kane, Mrs. Charles Dunn, Mrs Adam Bukitis. Mrs John Carroll. Mrs Eli Cutler of Cheshire, Mrs w. Raymond Ahearn, Mrs Denis Keane. Mrs Thomas Griffin, Mrs Frank Klobedanz, Mrs Maurice Mitchell and Misses Jule Stack, Margaret Cusack, Mary Cusack. Cathayrne Keane, Marion Ahearn, Mary Griffin, Edna Englehart, Helen Winston, Marguerite Casey, Anne Tierney. Margaret Winston. Mary Kelley, Marguerite Sullivan, Esther Sherlock, Ruth Sherlock, Mary B. Shields, Mae Dwyer, Kath- crime Sullivan,- Esther Cooney, Margaret Horrigan. Agnes Bukitis, Mary Donahue, Rose Harmon, Rose Periti, Christine Disicio. Betty Shcehy and Maria Conda.
 The Happy Circle. Supper club entertained at birthday supper in honor of Miss Anna Francis an. Miss Lucy Biondi. Those present were: Misses Margaret Kelley, Irene Bennett, Mary McCuen, Nora Carney. Connie Bennett, Barbara -Kirschbaum. Adeline Francis. Stella Presna and Bertha Moreau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26

Contract Bridge
CORNELL CoNTRAcT CLUB

The Tuesday evening session Of the Cornell Bridge club was con. ducted last evening at 20 Buck ingham street with the following players making high scores: North and South: pr and Mrs J. H. DiI T lon 121h; Miss Phyliss Sirica and Helen Breen 119; and East and West, Joseph Brennan and Jo- seph Sullivn, 111h; and Miss Lil- Han Bowes and Miss Irene Spell- man, 1O6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26

Mrs Katherin T. Paden, a former resident of this city and for the past several years a resident of 2 Washington. D. C., has left Wash lngton to take a position in Oak land, Calf. Mrs Paden has been connected with the bureau or air commerce, department of commece for the past three years and has been transferred to the district of ice at the Oakland municipal air port. Mrs Paden. who was formerly Miss Katherine A. Tehan, was ac- companied by her small daughter, Maurine.
 Marhsall Mantey of South street rAcently visited friends in Spring. field, Mass, where he also attended the Springfield fair.
 Miss Mary Sweeney of Baldwin street has returned after spending few days in Atlantic City.
 Edmund vickers who has been summering with his grandparents MT and Mrs E. J. Daly of Columbia boulevard has returned to his home in Stamford.
 Mrs Charles E. Welton of Conis- ton avenue and Mrs Truman S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26

 Will of Elizabeth St  Ernest Sheriff best The a bouquet of gadenas Her attend
  bouquet consisted of yellow roses A
  un their residen at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26
CONTRACT BRIDGE
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary oS th~ American tsrisiee ieagne

British Play Too Fast! Hand Revealed By English Expert McKenney Shows Is Bid Too High Then Played
 Ss'@i " Incorrectly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26

Mrs Charles E. Welton of Conis- ton avenue and Mrs Truman S..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26

Miss Charlotte Elton of Church street is registered at the vassar club at the Hotel New Weston in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-26

Miss Mary Sweeney of Baldwin street has returned after spending
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12
AMERICAN BRASS
GIVEN ANOTHER
HUCE'CONTRACT
or der For 100000
Pounds of Cable - to
Increase Hours

The American Brass company, II
was announced today, has received
an order for over 100000 pounds
of high strength bronze cable to
be used on the electrification of
the Washington line of
the Pennsylvania railroad. The or
der means that approximately 49,
900 additional man hours of labor
will be given to employees of the
Waterbury, Torrington and An
sonia branches Of the concern. -.
Besides the 100000 or more
pounds of cable, the order also
calls for other material. The work
of electrifying the Wilmington
Washington line is being financed
through PWA funds. AS the work
will be done only in the Connect
cut plants Of the American Brass
company, the extra benefits In
hours of work will go to the
Naugatuck valley.
It was stated this morning al
the Office of the American Brass
company that the order does not
| necessarily mean that more mer
will be added to the present work.
ing fofces OF the three branches
1t does mean, though, that men on
short time will be given an oppor-
tunity to work extra hours I'M
til the order is completed, the esti-
mate, of course, being 5000 man
hours of labor extra.