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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
United States May Resume Relations With '.HolySee"

The first American Charge D'Amaires at the Vatican was Ja- cob L. Martin. in 184S, Lewis Cass acted as minister from January to November, 1849. After him came John Stockton, who had four years tenure of office. until 1881. and from that time until 1887, the United States was always repre- scented at the Vatican.
 When these relations ended in 1867, political struggles in con- gross were blamed for the break, although the termination of the Pope's temporal power and the or ganizntion of the Italian states Into what is now the modern nation or Italy were in part responsible for tho withdrawal of American recog- hilton of the papal state.
 IL is always gratefully remem' bered here. too, that of nll the leaders of the allied powers to re- spond 10 Pope Benedicts message nAklng for European peace, Pros ldont Wilson was tho only ruler courteous enough to reply. The present Pope B hnid Co Do particularly partial towards tho Unlttd states, and throughout ms reign h0 has bestowed many marks of his approval of American phil' ] 0nophy,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
IN
 LOCAL COURTS
Judgments TOtaling $38,- 47l.O9 Were Granted
 Here To-day

Eight foreclosure judgments to- taling $38,471.69 were granted at the short calendar sessions of the superior and common pleas courts here to-day. In superior court before Judge John A. Cornell, five judgments, totaling $34,667.19 were entered and before Judge Miles F.. McNiff in the common pleas court three judgments totaling $3,S04.50 were entered.
 The following were entered in superior court: Waterbury Savings Bank against Feodor Morozuk, $6,364; Waterbury Trust Co against Gertrude C. Beechcr $4,- 497.33: Dime Savings Bank against Felix Rogozlnski $14,508; Dime Savings Bank against Mary NJ. Nicewicz $4,458.80; Dime Savings Bank against John II. Crary, ad- ministrator $4,859.06.
 In the common pleas court the following were entered: William H.. Lowe against Florence Turner, $572: Mary r. Root against Anna Caratura $1,916.S5; Moses Haddad against Onesime Frappier, $l,- 31IG5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
ONE YOUTH SHOT
 IN MINE STRIKE
Miners Ambushed Car Of Policemen and Shooting
 Was Started

Wilkes Barre, Pa, Jan 26.-(UP) -One youth was shot and seriously wounded when police and striking pickets clashed today at the South Wilkes Barre colliery of the Glen Alden Coal company. Peter Dobranski, 16. was shot through the chest, when strikers and ofh- cers fired revolvers. Pickets claim cd Wilkes-Barre policeman shot the boy, but the local officers con- tended they did not fire into the crowd.
 The trouble at the Glen Alden operation started when pickets am pushed an automobile load of policemen. The officers car was stoned and wrecked. Policemen rushed the pickets and shots were exchanged. Dobranski, who accom- panied pickets to the mine, fell.
 Six pickets were arrested and charged with rioting and violation of a court injunction which pro- hibited all strike activities. Vio- lencc in the strike, which was call ed by the United Anthracite Miners of Pennsylvania, caused many mi- ners who had been working to re- main at home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
ROOSEVELT HAS
 BANISHED FEARS
 OF BREAKDOWN
Unlike His Predecessors He Thrives on Hard
 Work of His Office

Washington, Jan. 26 - (UP) - Preside ent Roosevelt is thriving on the grind that shattered the health Of his predecessors, @ checkup re- veaIed today. In proving the excep. ton to the rule, Mir Roosevelt's friends attributed his amazing vi- tality to the fact that he exercises daily, and more important, that he also has the happy facility or throwing aside the cares and Wor- ries of his high positions once de- c;sions are made. He is good nat ured.
 After nearly year of work that would have fioored even Q Dempsey the president has been found by White House physicians to be in the pink of condition physically, nra ctically unchanged from last March 4, when he resumed office. Much of this, they laid to his daily swim in the White House pool. that was built with funds subscrib- ed by admirers soon after he LOOK office. In addition, the president goes through a course of calisthen- tics similar to the treatment given regularly to the patients of the Warm Springs Foundation at warm Spring, Ga, at which place he # a yearly visitor.
 Undaunted by rounds of hand shaking, the president appears to enjoy his role. He enjoys music and concerts of stellar stars arc weekly White House features Through 1t ali, the presidents smile is the wonder of his friends Ii never fails him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
Western Business
 Best M 20 Months
December Index Represented an Advance of lO.9
 Points Over the Low Record of Last March

ous upturn, reflecting brighter outlook throughout the Pacific and Rocky Mountain states.
 Based on carloadings, bank debits and power production, the Bank of America Index is weight ed and adjusted for seasonal huc- tuations and trend. It covers California, Washington, Oregon. Nevada, Idaho. Utah and Arizona, Virtually every section reports in- creases in the number of persons employed and a decided change in general business, with actual profits supplanting month -by-month defic- its.
 A revival in the gigantic Cali fornia wine industry already has contributed importantly to the welfare of the west with a rev. enue of many million dollars over a few months time. Meanwhile the extensive and varied mining industry, the highly important pet roleum industry, shippin. lumber, general construction and a score of other great industries. are be- coming stable and showing q new vigor that promises better times in 1884
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Jan 26-CUP)-Attempts to 'chisel" wool prices were charged by wool traders to-day against buyers who they sald have persistently sought lower values during the week. The situation was such that 1t was dif- ficult or buyers to receive con- sessions and equally hard TOT sell CTS to procure advances, wnlch were asked consistently.
 The trend was upward all the time, however. Thus Ohio hait- blood wool sold at 36 1-2 cents a pound in the grease, half a cent above the previous sale of that grade. Some business was being done right along, mostly in terri torv wools but the aggregate was relatively small. Quotations were unchanged.
 The U. s. agriculture department said:
 Medium fleeces and the finer qual- itv territory wools are receiving a limited q II. strictly combing AIS, sos. 1-I blood, ohio fleeces bring 41-42C in the grease. Semibright fleeces of similar grade and class are selling occasionally at prices that figure about ,7o-72C. secured basis, which is also the secured basis range of prices on Ohio lines. Only a litle strictly combing btS' S-s blood, ohio fleece wool is sell ing at 42C-43C in the grease. Prices on the finer quality territory woolf are firm and unchanged from quo. tations prevailing at the close oi last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
Motor Tax Bill Hits
 New Record In 1883
Airline High Established Last Year-COmt Action
 Against Misrepresentation of Road Funds Urged

during the year amounted to ap- proxiTnately $1,180.000,00O, or S13O,OOO, 900 in excess of the sum paid in 1892. ,,,
 Of this national motor tax bill, thirteen different kinds Of state and local levies accounted Tor $93O, ,O00, wAile the six federal automotive CRe.se taxes accounted for $250,000,O00.
 The average per vehicle tax In 1893 was $5O.47, as compared with M4.24 for 1892.
 The figures submitted to the board were preliminary estimates of the A. A. A. National Taxation Committee, of which Sidney D. Waldon of Detroit Is chairman.
 Commenting on the soaring tax bill, Thomas F. Henry, president of the A. A. A., said in part:
 "The combined annual tax paid on the average car to-day exceeds the actual value of millions of cars now on the road. We have actually reached tahe point where motor taxes have passed the level of max imum yield and are having a de- finitely retarding effect on highway transport. This Is particularly true of the exorbitant gasoline taxes in effect In many of the states" {"
 Mir Henry added that the misap- propriation of motor vehicle rev. enues had now reached such alarm ing proportions as to endanger sound highway construction and maintenance programs throughout the country.
 More serious than the size of the tax," he said, lis the wide- spread misappropriation of the pro- ceeds of special motor taxes. Un- employment relief needs has fur- nished the occasion for raids on an unprecedented scale, one state government, in fact, recently de- claring in favor of three-year highway building holiday.
 Close to $150,000,000 of user taxes intended for roads were mis- appropriated in 1893. These raids must be stopped even If. 1t involves court action in every state in the Union and an appeal to the supreme court of the United States
 At the conclusion of the meet ing, the board reaffirmed the posi- ton of the national motoring body against compulsory alcohol-gaso- line fuel; against the fixing of min- imum prices for petroleum pro- ducts by government edict, ana in favor of abolition of all fed- eral automotive taxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
Waterbury Produce Market Furnished by Connecticut Department of Agriculture B. P. Storrs. local agent)

FRUITS-Apples, Fancy McIn- fosh 1.75-2.OO bu., others 1851 50 bu, No. 1 Mcintosh 1.25-1.5O bu, others 1.OO-f.25 bu., Utility, vari- Ous varieties .85-1.OO bu., western boxed 2.75-3.OO bu; cranbcrries 2.5O-3.OO box.
 VEGETABLES- Beans, green 2.75-S.OO bu; beets, new .6O..05 dog, old 1.OO-1.25 bu; cabbage, old 1.4O-1.5O 50 lbs, new f.65-2.OO hampers; carrots, old washed kOO- f.35 bu, new .6O-.7O dog; cauli- flower 1.5O-i.7S crate; celery. hearts .0O-1.OO dog, rounds .76-.6S dog; kalc 2.OO-2.25 bbl; lettuce, iceberg 3.25-3.75 crate; onions f.3S-1.65 bu; parsnips, washed f.OO-1.35 bu; peppers 3.OO-3.5O crate; potatoes f.2O-1.25 bu, 2.1O- squash f.5O-2.25 bbl; turnips, ma. tive .75-.0O bu, Canadian .05-f.25 bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS Conn. eggs per dog; NewIaid Fancy 80; Special .28-.aO; Extra .27-.28; Ga- tlicrcd .2B-.2S; NcwIaId Medium .28; mediums .23-.2p; puiiets .2O- .es; western .23-.3O; live, fowl c0l0red .tB..f7 ID, IeghOrns .f2..th lb, chickens (inciudIng brOiicrs and pullctsl eOiOred .f0-.13 lb, T,egh0rns .fa-.fB ibj dressed, fowl .a0..2i ib, chickens .24..ae ID, tur- keys, Conn. Clancy seS-.ss ID, wes' 'ela a.lvEsTocR ;1Ss;ro a AND MEAT But. cher stock, cows s0a~.eB Ib, calves .Ds. ..OO ib, meats, beef .Op..it !b' voni .tO-.fa fb, lnmb .f4s.f5 Go. hpori, lOins .lt-.fe ID. .a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
By ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial EdttOr)

New York, Jan 26-Quantities of favorable developments in business and trade from all parts of . the country combined with firm bond market and strength in commodi- ties, brought increased activity into the stock market today. Late in the session the list showed firm tone with tickers barely able to keep pace.
 Wet stocks were late features.
 Wet stocks were late features. Long strings of National Distillers came out at rising prices and gains spread throughout the list. The reason for the turn was anticipa- tion of high earnings for the var ious companies. 'Distillers crossed 27 for gain of a point or so, while Schenley jumped 2 points and U. s. Industrial Alcohol more than a point.
 Automobile and automobile equipments led in activity through out the session on reports from all automotive centers of increased or- ders and heavy unemployment of men. New highs for 1933-34 were made by General Motors, Nash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
HIRAM JOHNSON
 TO BE REELECTED
Postmaster General Far- ley Says He Will Again Be U. s. Senator

Washington. Jan. 26 - (UP) - Senator Hiram Johnson, repn' Calf, one of the progressives who boItcd to President Roosevelt in 1o32. will be reelected to the sen. ate this year. Postmaster General Farley predicted today.
 Johnsons political troubles have multiplied In the last year. A tre- mendous shift of registrations from the republican to the demo cratic party in California in 1892. placed under the latter label the thousands of independents who consistently have returned the vet eran progressive to office.
 It Is the opinion of many well In. formed persons here that Johnson would have difficulty in obtaining tho republican nomination this year because the party in California now largely is controlled by the Hoover forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
KING TUT MYTH EXPLODED BYONE
 OF DISCOVERIES
Herbert E. WinlOck Shows Up Alleged Curse as
 Pure Fake

New York, January 26 (UP) - The myth of the "curse of the aohs' was thoroughly exp1od- ed today by q scientist who was directly connected with discovery of the King Tut-Ankh-Amen tomb.
 Herbert F.. Winlock, director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. who grew rather tired of hearing and reading about the mystic "curse" that overshadowed those who had participated in the open ing of the tomb of King Tut-Ankh- Amen of Egypt In 1923, did the ex- ploding.
 He presented documentary and personal evidence that of the 40 persons directly concerned with the opening of the tomb only six have died - two of old age. two who had been in poor health all their lives, and one possibly Q suicide.
 Winlocks exposure of the per- sistent fable resulted from the ill., ness in Boston of Albert M. Lyth- zoe, founder and curator emeritus of the Museums department or Egyptian art.
 Winlock calls the hospital daily to inquire after Lythgoe's condi- ton, and has found attendants so wearied. of answering calls from persons who fear the "curse" is about to fell another victim, that they are almost ready to discon- meet all hospital telephones.
 Not only did Winlock personally check the list of all those connect ed with the tomb's opening to as- sure himself that only six had died. but he looked up the history or the supposed victims of the curse who died In the intervening 10 years and learned many never had been in Egypt. Winlock said the fable grew out of the jest of an Egyptian workman.
 Even the attempt to explain the "curse" scientifically on the basis of unknown germs remaining. ac- tive after centuries has no basis in fact, Winlock revealed.
 Boston, aJn. 26 = (UP)--Little change occurred during the night in the condition of Albert M. LyK1goe, retired Egyptologist, who is seriously i'll at Phillips House Of Massachusetts General hospital, according to unofficial reports this morning.
 No direct word regarding the condition of the 66-year-old pa- tient is given at the hospital or elsewhere at the request of nis wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
SOCIETY WOMAN
 BADLY WOUNDED

Thomasville. Ga, Jan 26-U.Po condition of Mrs Charles Merrill Chapin, Jr, prominent New York society woman wounded yes- terday by the accidental discharge of her shotgun while on a doVe hunt, continued critical to-day In q hospital here. She has only "slim" chance to recover, doctors attending her said.
 Mrs Chapin was hunting on her winter estate near here when, 1t IS thought, she tripped, discharging the gun. The shotgun charge en- tered her side and passed through her abdomen. She was brought 10 the hospital In a weakened condi- ton, unable to talk. A negro youth who accompanied her to pick up the birds could not explain the ac- cidcnt.
 Her husband Is at her bedside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
BY THOMAS E. MORGAN United Press Stan Correspondent

Rome, Jan 2G - (U.P.) - AL though Vatican officials declined 10 comment to-day. the rumor was widespread through Pope Pius's Domains that there may be q re- newal of diplomatic relations be- tween the United States and the Holy See.
 The international legality" Of such movement was recognized in the fact that since the United States last had diplomatic inter- course with the Holy See. which ceased in 1867, the temporal power of the Pope has been established over n recognized territory. and he ls regarded as n real sovereign. ex- ercising n physical control over subjects within his state.
 Vatican City, set apart from Italy by agreement with Muss0linl, has it's own public services, It's posts aJ malIs and telegraphs and n police force. It ls ms distinct and separate a national entity ns any state of Europe.
 Diplomatic relations have been usual In the past, Under the pon' tlncnto of Plus TX, they lasted Tor go years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
TOUHY AND GANG WERE IDENTIFIED
 AT TRIAL TO-DAY
John "Jake the Barber" Dramatically Points to
 Each One of Them

Criminal Court Building, Chi- cago, January 26 - CUP) - John (Jake the Barber) Factor stepped dramatically from the witness stand today, pointed a quivering finger at Roger Touhy and iden- fified him as one of the men who Kidnapped Factor and tortured him before collecting $70,o00 ran som.
 Factor, few moments before, had similarly identified Gustag gchaeffer and Albert Kator as confederates of Touhy in the dar- ing kidnap plot. Eddie McFad- den, fourth defendant in the states most recent case in It's drive against abduction, and not Identified. The Identification of Touhy, northside Chicago gang leader who sprung into prominence after the federal governments prosecu- ton had resulted in Alphonse (Scarface Alb Capone fading out of the picture. came as Prosecu- tor Wilbert Crowley through a re- cital of his Kidnapping and of his tortures while in the hands of the abductors.
 It was while he was writing q letter to his wife that his eyes were uncovered long enough for him to sec and remember the features ot Touhy, Factor declared. :,
 Factor said blanket was heId in front of his captors to prevent Identification, but at times he wns able to see their features.
 "Do you recognize any of inc defendants as among those pres- ent?, Crowley asked.
 "Yes"
 .sWill you point them out for the court?"
 Factor stepped from the witness stand, walked toward the counsel table where the four defendants were seated and pointed at Touhy,
 "That's one of them," he said in q firm voice.
 Kator, he said, was the man who fastened adhesive tape over hts eyes. Schaefer. he testified, he recognized when he was first taken bv the abductors and SchaeIer passed in front of the automobile headlamps.
 Touhy and his co-defendanu were acquitted recently In St Paul of charges of Kidnapping William Hamm, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
SUSPECT IS HELD
 IN GIRL MURDER
Georgia Has Man Thought to Be Harry Cahill
 of SOmerville

DonalsonvilIe, Ga, Jan 26--(U. P.)--Authorities to-day held man euspected of being Harry r. Cahlil wanted in Somerville, Mass. for the alleged staying of 11-year-old Peg gy Mccarthy last fall, pending ar rival of an officer from Somerville ana fingerprint verifications from Washington. So closely does the description of the man being held resemble Cahill that the Massa- chusetts city despatched a special officer south. He was expected to arrive to-day or early tomorrow. Police Chief c. I. Chandler here sent the mans fingerprints to Washington yesterday.
 The suspect claimed he IS BOD Lewis of Chicago, and that he was travelling from Colorado to Charles ton, s. c. He was picked up when he called at local policeman's home and asked for food. The police had received only two days earlier circular giving the des- cription of Cahill. The only notice. able difference in the description or Cahill and the suspect was Tn height. Cahill was described as fve feet ten inches while the man be- ing held is over six feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
FRENCH CABINET
 IN GRAVE DANGER

Paris, Jan 2G-(UP)--The cab inet's pOsitIon was regarded as in' creaslngly precarioua today ns n result of exposures in the s30,00O,- 900 stavinkS financial scandal, ln- voivlng collapse of the BayOnne fl Jnlcipal Pawnsh0p.
 Tine newspapers Echo nc Parls a, I Ln POpulaire said the govern faeht may be defeated in the cham fer of deputies next week during the Atn nyisky debate, Or may resign without facing tho chamber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
BYRD FLAGSHIP RETURNS TO HER
 OLD ICY HARB0R
Job of Getting in Winter Supplies Is One of
 Hardest Tasks

S. $. Jacob Ruppert, Bay Of Whales, Antarctic, Jan 2G.-lVia Mackay Radio) o)-(UP)-The flag ship of the second Byrd Antarctic expedition is again at her precari- ous berth alongside the high ice flooring of the Bay of Whales and the unloading of supplies for the winter party Is once more in full swing. The high wind that Sum- day night forced her to cast off her mooring lines and put to sea subsided shortly after noon yester- day and the ship returned to her former berth an hour later. The starboard boom forward was heav- ing cargo upon the natural dock. Perhaps never in the history of Polar exploration was q prosaic job made more cnthralling. This job of getting winter supplies ashore is always a miserable job, a mat ter of brute strength, good luck and how much men and dogs are able to stand, but this time there's q sweeping novelty to 1t.
 South of where this ship lies. the frozen flooring of the bay extends to join tho swelling undulations Of the barrier. Across it runs road pounded into firmness by the trot- ting steps of men and dogs ana the heavier tread of tractors. -Four and a half miles long, 1t is fifteen feet wire and the Boston Post road is no finer.
 Too and fro along this road pass es a ceaseless transport. F1fteen dog teams trot ahead of sledges piled with boxes. Three tractors haul heavy slcdges stacked with gasoline. To the right of it the Pilgrim monoplane takes off at regular Lalf hourly intervals for Little America with its cabin piled with food boxes. There Is no stop to 1t so long as the weather holds. It goes on under the high noon sun and the frostier slow swinging sun of midnight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26

(COntlnucu LEOHl EhBo A'
 The result of the proposed change in tax laws to establish a normal four per cent rate through out and new surtax schedule would. according to committee slightly cut the taxes or married persons. whose income is mostly from wages or salaries, and increase taxes of those who get their income chiefly from divi- dends.
 At present the four per cent tax is on the first $4,OO0 of income and eight per cent above that figure. The present surtax schedule runs from one per cent on incomes from $6,OOO to $10,000 to 55 per cent over $1,0O0.0 900. The proposed change would have the surtax schedule begin with four per cent on income between $4,000 and $6,- 900 (above exemptions) to 59 per cent above $1,000.O00.
 Under the graduated scale, un. earned income above $7,000 would be subject to the surtax.
 Washington, Jan 26-(UP)-- How the tax revision bilrs 10 per cent deduction allowance on net taxable earned income up to $S,- 900 would affect the average in- come taxpayer:
 Married man with no depend