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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24
WOOL MARKET.

Boston, April 24 - (UP)-The Boston wool market showed no signs of emerging from it's lethargy today. Territory wools were fairlg firm but exceedingly slow. Ohio wools of medium grade were low CT but business was decidedly quiet.
 Ono tihree-eights blood grease wools were quoted at 36-38 cents a found, and Ohio quarterbloods at 35-37./ Other quotations were nominally unchanged.
 The U. s. Agriculture depart ment said: "The situation in Ohio and similar fleece wools, especial ly on the medium qualities, con- tinues weak. quotations are slight ly easier on strictly combing 56s, 3-8 blood, Ohio wools at 36-3a cents, grease basis, and on strictly combing 4Ss, sos, IA blood, at 35- 37 cents, the wools available at the lower sides of the ranges being new wools. Asking prices are most ly unchanged on the finer grades of f1eeces. Very little volume of any grade of fleece wool is mov- ing"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24
7tuo Hundred Points Drop M White Metdl
There Was Weakness in Nearly All Commodities;
 Rally Near Close Brought Back Some Losses

dipped a point or more and then recovered part of the loss. Utili- ties held well.
 Oils were featured by weakness in Socony- Vacuum. The latter broke to 16 off 1 1-8 on 8 block of 10000 shares. Other oils were mixed. Coppers were steady to firm, and silver issues weak. In the latter group International Sill yer declined 3 points and others to more than 2 points.
 Grains declined sharply ana then rallied. Wheat was off 7-S to 2 cents a bushel. 1t closed at closed down fractionally as did ped $1.50 a bale and then rallied firm throughout the day.
 The dollar was steadier today than in recent sessions. Gold in London held at high level, how ever, and with the pound at $5.15, the American equivalent worked out at exactly $35, the par of gold in the United States. There was less talk by Europeans of 8 gold price rise in the United States. Silver futures were weak all day, but the decline was accelerated when names of silver holders were released in Washington. Traders on the silver took that release as in- dication the administration would fight against silver legislation at this time any many traders took profits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24

Washington. April 24--Declaring that months operation has demonstrated complete fulfill ment of both the letter and the spirit" of the code for the leather industry, the Tanners Council of America submitted to MIRA a re- port which bristles with achieve ments, not only for the industry and It's workers. but in the interest of the consuming public.
 Under the code, the administra- tion of the entire leather industry is effected by a general planning committee composed of the chair men of the various subdivisions. If complaint is made by one firm against another in particular subdivision, for violation of fair trade practices, or the labor divi- sions, a summary court is formed of three members of the commit tee who represent other subdivi- sions, and a decision is rendered which is binding on all parties to the controversy. During the 6 months, it was announced by NRA only two instances of labor com- plaints have been reported and both were speedily adjusted with in the industry. @ shows stood at 50,O82 in February 1884, or slightly. higher than the average for the year 1929. Average hours of employment declined from a weekly total of 47.6 hours in 1929 to an average of 37.8 per
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24
Smashing Break Made in Silver Issue in Market To-da
Leather Trade Code ProUes Successful
Six Months Operation Reported to NRA Headquarters
 as More Than Fulfilling Expectations

week in February 1894. or more than 20 per cent. "If the 50,082 had worked at the 1929 rate of 47.6 hours per week." the report states, since production this Feb ruary was at about the same level, only 39.771 workers would have been required. Thus the code has added 10,311 to our factory pay rolls"
 "As far as weekly earnings are concerned" the report continues, ''the index of the cost of living fell from 170.8 in 1929 to 136 in Febru- ary 1894, a decline of 20.4 per cent. Weekly earnings for male factory workers in February 1884 amount ed to an average of $21.6O, an in- crease over April l, 1893, of $3.96 and $3.15, or 12.7 per cent less than in 1929. Weekly earnings for female factory workers in Feb- ruary 1894 amounted to $14.28, or an increase over April 1, 1893. of $3.34 and practically the same as in 1929. Tn view of the decline in the cost of living, the purchasing power of male and female em- ployes in the leather industry was greater than in 1929"
 "In addition, as the 39,771 workers, who could have turned out February output prior to the code. received an increase of $1.5t over what they received when working 47.6 hours at the April 1893 rates, there was added to pay rolls a further increase of .$52,1OO per week, of $2,7O9,2O0 a year. This is a total of $13,S9s,74o that has been added to the yearly pay rolls of the leather industry by the code" which, the report adds. from every standpoint has been "emin- ently satisfactory"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24
BY ELMER C. .WALZER Limited Press Financial Edifor)

New York, April 24-(UP)--A 200-point break in silver and cor responding weakness in nearly all other commodities on belief infia- tion plans would be held in abey- ance unsettled the stock and bond markets today.
 Stocks broke sharply, especially the silver issues. A rally near the close brought back part of the decline. Bonds were easier in nearly all divisions. U. s. govern ment issues were a notable excep- tion to the downtrend.
 A few stocks moved over wide areas. Green Cananea scared 19 points to a new high for the year at 59, while General Italian Edi- son, broke 10 1-2 points to a new low for the year. New highs were made by American Safety Razor, Briggs Manufacturing, Coca Cola, General Motors, preferred, Devoe & Reynolds and Standard Gas pre- ferred stocks, all of which rose 1 to points.
 Leading issuse, including U. s. Steel, American Telephone, Atchi- son, Case, Du Pont, Chrysler, Wes- tinghouse Electric, and Woolworth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24
AGED MAN KEEPS
 SILENT ABOUT B
 YEAR OLD EVENT

Webster, Mass. April 24-(UP) An old mans silence, unbroken through 39 years. baked police to- day in their efforts to show that a skeleton unearthed on the shore of Webster Lake is that of Mrs Jerry Staskowicz, believed murdered when she vanished with her seven yearSold son in January, 1895 Jerry Staskowicz. 75. husband of the long missing woman. locked his lips when state and town au- thorities first questioned him at the town infirmary, telling of the finding of the skeleton Sunday and the medical examiners belief that the bones are those of woman dead nearly 40 years.
 At that time Staskowicz told conflicting stories of the disap. pearance, first that his wife had deserted him for another man, and then that she had become homesick and left for Poland with their eldest child. Blood whicE smeared their farmhouse in Thompson, Conn, was that of chickens he had slaughtered. he said, though a chemist analysis 1t was human blood.
 The sandy shore where the skel- eton was found adjoins the road over which Staskowicz used to Grive his wife from their farm to her work at the Slater mill In East Webster The reopened in- vestigation disclosed that there is $10 in wages owing to Mrs Stas- kowicz at the Slater mills. Police said that for one of her thrift It would be- unlikely for her to leave for Poland without claiming the money.
 Medical Examiner A. J. McCrea of Southbridge checked the bones of the skeleton today with approx' Imations oe Mrs Staskowiczs meas uref1ents, given him by her sister Mrs Mary Crawford of Worcester Mrs Crawford. who was 1S at the tyne of the disappearance. told police Jerry Staskowicz was .a mean man and my sister always fea rcd him
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24
WINIFRED DURAND AWARDED STIPEND
Local Girl Wins LathrOp Scholarship at Mt
 HolyOke
CHESHIRE NEWS COrrpesondent-Gustav Galucci
 Phone 310

Miss Winifred Durand, daugh- ter of MT and Mrs D. W. Durand, has been awarded one of the La- throp scholarships at Mt Holyoke.
 In New Haven Play
 Miss Sylvia Tyack, student in the New Haven Normal School, took part in one act play given In the New Haven Normal School Auditorium last week.
 Netting Friday
 Mrs Clifton Brewer of New Haven, treasurer of the Limited Thank Offering" for the New Ha- ven Archdeaconry, will speak at the Women's Auxiliary of St Pet CTS church, Friday, at 2:30 D. m. She will speak on the topic, The United Thank Offering.
 HOspitaIized
 Friends of William Harry are glad to hear of his improvement in the Waterbury hospital, where he was taken for an operation last Friday.
 Ladies Aid to Meet
 The Senior Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational church will HOlO HI dll-0ay meetlnS m Ln0 church parlors, Friday, starting at 10:30 a. m.
 Spring Market
 The annual Spring Market of the Cheshire Garden Club will be held, May 4th, Mrs W. H. Bassett will be in charge.
 At N. H. Services
 The rector and choir of St Peters Church took part in the services held in St Johns church, North Haven, Sunday evening.
 'Neighbors Night"
 'Neighbors Night will be held at the meeting of Marion Rebekah Lodge in odd Fellows hall. Thurs day night. Naugatuck. Meriden and Wallingford Lodges will furn- ish the program for the evening. Refreshments will be served to guests and members.
 Supper S,oinOrrOw The Senior Women's Guild of St Peters church will serve a Cafe teria supper in the parish rooms Wednesday night, at 6 o'clock. .5
 To Attend Convention
 Mrs B. M. Allen will attend the Parent Teachers Convention in New London, Friday and Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24
Coup Failed Against The American Dollar
Foreign SpecuIatOrs Meet With Staggering Losses;
 President Determined to Keep Dollar Up

and Saturday pushed the dollar be- low it's gold parity in various European. financial markets.
 It was not until 1t was officially disclosed at the treasury depart ment early Saturday morning that the United States was determined to maintain it's dollar the new gold content of Is 5-21 grains that the dollar met support. Alpost imme- diately. New York and Washington financial circles said today. foreign short sellers took fright and began to cover their commitments.
 This was reported accompanied by huge losses today as the dollar rebounded to around par in the foreign exchange markets. It fell below 99 cents in Paris Saturday. q level at which it would be prof. itable for Europe to draw on American gold Stocks.
 The determination of the ad- .ninistration to maintain at least temporarily the price of the dollar abroad was disclosed by the Unit ed Press Saturday in revealing that the treasury was willing to allow export of unlimited quantities of gold to Europe should the dollar break far below par. The imme- diate effect was a strengthening of dollar quotations.
 Along with the determination of the administration to forestall fur ther decline in the American dol lar below it's gold parity were in- dications that no change would be made in the current unlimited gold price of $35 per ounce.
 Private reports from New York today indicated more or less de- termined attempt on the part of foreign spectators to test" the strength of the American dollar and to leash in" on huge specu- lative profits should it appear that the United States was not prepared to support present dollar levels.
 The foreign speculators, it ap- peared today, had misunderstood the intention of the treasury de- partment regarding gold exports when they began their raid last week. When it appeared that the treasury was in earnest, they took fright and began to cover their dollar short sales at losses running into thousands of dollars.
 The doubt over the willingness of the treasury to permit gold ex- ports was revealed by Secretary Henry MorGenthau, Jr. who said that numerous inquiries had been received from New York banking houses.
 When we told them they could export gold.' Morgenthau said, l they didn't want it."
 As, soon as foreign speculators cover dollar commitments. it was | predicted in important banking | circles today, the dollar will settle | down into a. narrow range, a de- yelopment desired by the admin | New York bankers, how ever, refuse to predict the imme- diate courts of the dollar market | because of it's thinness. It was pointed out today that 8 fund of as little as 100000 pounds sterling | might cause a wide swing in either
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24
By FREDERICK kUH nited preSS Staff COrreSDOndcnt

London, April "A - (UP) - Threat of a diplomatic crisis riv- aling that of the Manchurian in- cident in 1892 was seen in Euro pean capitals today as the result of a worldwide drum-fire of Jap anese hands off, declarations concerning Asia.
 While the Japanese foreign of- flee imperturbably awaited note from Great Britain, it's former close ally, requesting explanation of Japan's declarations, the Nip ponese consul generl at Geneva issued a prepared statement which intimated that Japan's real inter- ests stopped not at China and Manchukuo but embraced nearly one-third of the earth's land sur face.
 An important phase Of the situ- ation was that Great Britain took independent action to seek infor- nation from Japan, without con- sulting the United States or other nations.
 When in 1882 American Secre- tary of State Henry l.. Stimson took the lead in questioning Japan's separation of Manchuria from China to be made into the independent state of Manchukuo, Great Britain held back.
 All through that crisis, which resulted in Japan's withdrawal from the League of Nations, the American state department waited vainly for effective support from Britain and other nations.
 Now it is intimated that Britain hopes for American cooperation, inasmuch as her own interests are gravely affected.
 Before the note was sent there had been declarations or explan- ations of declarations by Japan csc officials in Tokio, in China, in Washington.
 A few hours after it's dispatch, Nasayuki Yokoyama, Japanese consul general at Geneva-league headquarters = issued a formal statement in which he declared that Japan intended to assume re- sponsibility for events in west ern' Asia.
 It was explained later that this was a translator's error and that eastern Asia was meant, but the implication was unmistakeable.
 The powers he mentioned in- cluded China, India, Siam, Man. chukuo, the Philippines and Asiat- ic Russia. Throwing in the small area of the near east, the state- ment implied Japana's firm inten- tion" to make its sphere of in- fiuence embrace 17,O00,00O square miles of the 57,519,O00 square miles of land on the earth-ahd more importantly to include not only China but territories now flying the American, British and Russian flags.
 It was indicated here that the Simon note to Japan assumed as its basis the continued existence of the nine power treaty which guarantees China's sovereignty. Japan, Britain and the United States are signatories. /.
 Chinese efforts to enlist aid against feared Japanese domina-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24

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 Returning to his legation Quo found cable from Dr Alfred Sze Chinese minister In Washington, attributing the lull there to the ab sence of Secretary of State Cordell Hull and the lack of any official communication from Japan.
 However. presumably on the basis of authoritative assurances which he had received Sze added significantly:
 "The attitude of the department of state towards the sanctity Of treaties is unchanged
 Before seeing Bingham, Quo ex- changed views with Ivan Maiski to search for a reason why Japan chose the present moment for her declaration.
 wThe United Press encountered a peculiar theory advanced by one nigh-placed diplomat who ex- pressed the view that the declara ton was the result of many fac tors, but that the Cheliuskin res- cue precipitated decision.
 He suggested Tokio made it's tacular rescue of the Soviet party stranded on the Arctic ice demon strating the strength and efficiency of the Soviet air force. He con c.uded that. this led Japan to pro claim to fht world. esT ecially ts Russia. that Japan at present is concentrating her attention on China not Siberia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24
AMERICAN FLEET ]: LEFT CANAL FOR THE ATLANTIC
Used Wartime Methods in
 Speeding Through Pan= anna Canal Monday

Colon. c. E., April 24.-(UP)- The United States fleet, 100 vessels strong, speed to Atlantic waters at the Colon end of the Panama Canal today after a trip under simulated wartime conditions. The fleet is <n route to New York. Commer- cial shipping was barred from the canal. Men-of-war had the chan mel to themselves as they started through yesterday under the bris- tling guns of the army.
 Admiral David Foote Sellers changed the fleets schedule after Informing the Panama governor and port captain he desired to test the facilities of the canal under war conditions. He led the process sion himself in the flagship Penn sylvania. As part of the test, navy censorship was invoked on all com mercial cable and radio communi- cations from Panama and the Eanal Zone. The order created consternation, following as it did a two-day delay for commercial ship ping.
 Masters of vessels were unable 10 notify owners of the delay. The order was modified last night. It was explained the intention was to restrict personal messages from navy personnel to the United States revealing movements of the fleet through the canal. The modified order called for messages revealing movements of vessels to be sub- mitted to naval intelligence. The changed schedule also caused pro- s 4 | 4 Panama who had stocked their shelves in anticipation of 50,000 sailors on shore leave. Society lead CTS had planned grand ball last night and were disappointed when naval officers were unable to at tend. The revised schedule will not affect resumption of maneuv- CTS fin the Caribbean starting May {, the admiral announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24

Bank America Blair Corp. 24,S79; Broseco Corporations; Jersey City, Il, ,693,759.
 The list carried only part of the names in the alphabetical or- der from "A" through ''H."
 Other large holders were: Elvira W. Beason, Miami Beach. Fla, 276,296.64.
 Edwin W. Braeh, Chicago, TIL, 30O,776.S2. : William A. Battle, Lakeville, Ct, 99,861.99.
 Corn Products Refining Com pany, New York, 449,391 ounces; the Commercial National Bank & Trust Co.,, of New York, 1,797,56S; Chute Investment Company, care Continental Illinois National Bank, Chicago, 175,499.57. Guaranty Trust Co.,, of New York, 100000; Handy and Har- man of New York, 3,641, ,O00; Dill Ion Read & Co.,, 1,40O,310; East man Kodak Co.,, 12,00O,514; Fidu- ciary Trust Co.,, of New York, 524,416; Goldman Sachs & Co.,, of | New York. 2.S24,355. Herbert T. Greenwood of Phila- 1 delphia, 74S,937; Dunwalke Secur- | ltles Corp. or Newark, N. J., 250.- 536; Harriss & Vose of New York, amount not specified.
 Martin Curry, Dorchester, Mass, 100, ,083S0.
 Fall River Herald News Publish ing Co.,, Fall River, Mass, 50,- | 4O1.G9.
 Stuyvesant Fish. New York, held three long future positions on July 5, July 12, and May 6, with Hub | bard Bros. and Rallaway Fish and | Co.,
 Goldman Sachs and Co.,. New | York, was listed as having 2,S24,- 355.57 with numerous long and short transactions.
 W. F.. Hutton and Co.,, New York city, had both a long future and a short future position on March 5 with Mitchell Hutchins and Co.
 Eustis Pennock Co.,. Wollaston. Mass, Augustine B. Conant, Bos- ton, long on March 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24
HOME BREW BANNED

Ispheming, Mich--tUP)-Home brewing of beer for either con- stump or sale Is prohibited un- de rthe state liquor control act, an interpretation received from the Michigan Liquor control commis. sion revealed. The commission all so revealed that the word 'whis- key" cannot be used on signs, win dow displays, billboards, or other places where it may affront the eye Of any person using the public streets or sidewalks. Tn : nearby Wisconsin, traditinoaily wet, no such restrictions are enforced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24
LEADERS LIKED
 BY PRESIDENT

Washington, Apr. 24-UP)- Speaker Henry T. Rainey and Majority Leader Joseph W. Byrns were assured today by President Roosevelt that he supported their house leadership.
 Both Rainey and Byrns yestei. day challenged newspaper ac- counts which put their leadership under fire. A White House con- ference today obstensibly was to review the legislative program but Rainey admitted the leadership question came up.
 "I asked the president if he was going to give me job and he said he waited me to stay" Rainey smilingly replied
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24
.. Murton stared at the witness -during the identification.
 Mother Talks With Son

e. M uTIOH SLdGtu at liiC "lthCSo during the identification.
 Mother Talks With Son
 Just before the beginning of the afternoon session, Mrs Philip -Faber. in the presence of defense counsel and deputy sheriffs, chat ted for a few minutes with her son as he sat in the prisoners cage After that, Faber appeared more sdejected than ever and sat with ~l1is head resting in his cupped ehand.
 Resuming his direct testimony, sMackintosh said that a man who came out of the bank bearing the boxes containing the loot strongly eresembled Faber, while the third man in the Tank closely resembled Irving Milien.
 There were repeated objections by Defense counsel, most of which were sustained by the court. ~ In cross s-examination, Attorney wGeorge Stanley Harvey, counsel for the Millens, brought out that the ,.bandit whop carried shotgun was amasked.
 V How do you identify Murton .Millen?" asked Harvey.
 "The impression made at the time was very lasting replied hesitatingly.
 What was there about him that made this impression so strong?' II can't say definitely. If ~have particular reason to recall someone I don't forget his face
 In cross-axa xamination, Attorney William R. Scharton. counsel for @Faber, asked Macintosh whether he might not have been mistaken as to the identity of the man who told him to put up his hands.
 When the witness allowed that < 1t was possible, Schartop asked If 7 Louis Barrett, victim Of mistaken ? identity as the defendant in a mur- der trial at Salem several weeks ago, were sin the courtroom.
 Barrett, who was among the ' spectators, arose and Scharton asked Macintosh to look at him and see if he noted any resem- blanec between him and the man { who held the gun at the bank.
 There is no resemblance, Mack 2 intosii said.
 Mackintcsb's t9Siimony was cor { SOborated by the next witness, 2 Niss Elizabeth Kimbali his sec {. retary.
 She identified Mufton as the 5; Eunman who entered the confer arce room of the bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24
LATE REALTY NEWS.

The following real estate transac tions have been filed at the town clerks office.
 Mortgage Deeds
 Alice R. Baker to the Home Owners Loan Corp. property at 112 Abbott avenue, $6,527.60.
 Walter B. Werner to Marion B. Peasley. property on Wacona ave- nue. $SS0 Walter B. Werner to the Home Owners Loan Corporation. property at 75 Wacona avenue, $3,520.
 Mortgage Releases
 Marion B. Peasley to Walter B. Werner.
 Samuel H. Greenberg to Alice R. Baker.
 Waterbury Hospital to Alice R Baker. 4M Morris Kosersky to Walter 8. Werner. <
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-24
LAUNDRY MARKS TO AID COPS

Detroit, Mich, UP)-Cleaners and laundry-men have returned to the practice of putting identifica- tion marks directly on the gar- ment. Detectives had informed them that theifr system of pinning label with the customers mark to the article of clothing robbed them of valuable clues in identify ing both criminals and victims.