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Evening star., 1935-09-10
ELECTRICITY USERS
SAVE S60,01O,0DO
1895 Rate Cuts Give Saving.
T. V. A. "Yardstick" to
Be Broadened.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Two announcements designed TO
brighten cloudy skies for consumers
have just been made by Federal off,
cialS.
The first. from the Federal Power
Commission, was to the effect that
reductions in electricity rates had
saved customers of private and mu-
nicipal utilities s60,0oo,oO0 during the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1885.
The second came from Walton H.
Hamilton. N r. A. Advisory Council
Chairman, to the effect that the
measuring rod" principle now being
applied in operation of the T. v. A.
may be projected to other industries
of direct interest to consumers.
Hamilton did not say what in
dustries he had in mind for
measuring rod" ventures, but he said
a research staff already is studying
factors which determine the price of
Evening star., 1935-09-10
RADIO TO CARRY
STRATO ACCOUNT
N. 3. C. to Broadcast De-
scription of New Flight
in October.

~ Ado again will play an I'M
portant role in a major scien-
X tific expedition when another
l. y attempt to invade the Strato-
sphere gets under way at Stratobowl
near Rapid City, N. Oak, sometime
during october.
N. B. C. has just completed az
rangements to broadcast a descrip-
ton Of the flight in cooperation with
the National Geographic Society and
the Army Air Corps.
The decision to attempt the flight
again from Rapid City was reacted
after intensive study of weather maps
in several areas of the United States
suitable for stratosphere flying.
N. B, c. equipment, uninjured when
the giant balloon burst during the
attempted ascension in July. will be
sent to the stratOcamp the latter part
of this month for preliminary tests.
A small advance crew of technicians
Of the National Geographic Society
Evening star., 1935-09-10

broadcast over its coast-to-coast net
work.
The first broadcast, tentatively set
for October 13. will be directed by
otto Klemperer, distinguished Ger
man conductor.
Evening star., 1935-09-10
QUEEN TO BROADCAST
Empress of Ethiopia to Ask Peace
in Talk Tonight.

An appeal for peace by the Empress
of Ethiopia will be broadcast through
out the United States tonight at 6
O'Clock by the National Broadcasting
Co. WMAL will carry the plea locally.
The broadcast, arranged by the
women's International League, will
originate in Adds Ababa. The voice
of the Empress will be short-waved to
the United States and distributed over
a Nationwide network.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08

"There is not single authentis cated case where great problems have been solved by dreams" de- clared Sir Robert Armstrong, the famous mental specialist of Eno- land recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, March 8.-(UP).-weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Fair and continued cold tonight. Saturday fair, with slowly rising temperature. Sunday rain or snow with rising temperature.
 onnecticut-Fair and continued cool tonight Saturday, fair and warmer. Sunday, rain and warmer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
Elton Shows
 Operating Profit
Liquor Permit Would Boom Business Receiver Re-
 ports in Application for Continuance

The Hotel Elton will be made more attractive property when the legislature permits the sale of liquor in hotels, declared Attorney w. w. Gager, receiver for the local hotel in reporting the doings of the receiver over the last year to Judge Arthur r. Els in superior court today. He made his report in connection with an application to continueth receivership four more months. The application was granted.
 Attorney Gager said the hotel is substantially better from the view point of sale now than 1t was a year ago. He also declared that the preferred creditors are in bet ter position today than year ago.
 Gross Revenue
 The gross revenue over the year was approximately $174,000 as compared to about $133,000 for the previous year. The net operating profit for the year was $30,455,0S as compared to $8,693.21. MT Gak- CT pointed out however, that when the fixed charges are deducted, Q net loss of $4,7O0 results.
 The net assets now are $l7,OOO while a year ago they were listed as $6,700.
 Mir Gager explained that the re- ceivership spend about $13,O00 in repairs and improvements during the year, which will not have to be included in the next report. He said tho Rhythm Room is proving more popular each week and that Saturday night programs conduc- ted at the Hotel brings a number of dancers to fill the place to capa- city.
 MT Gager addel also, that he has presented no charge for his ser vices because he is waiting until the situation is more definitely on the upward grade.
 Divorce Sought
 Carl Paul Johnson, prominent insurance official of this city, is named defendant in a divorce ac- ton instituted against him today by his wife, Ingeborg Johnson of Bridgeport, in the Bridgeport su- perior court The case is return able to court in April.
 The plaintiff seeks the decree on ground Of cruelty and desertion. The complaint says the plaintiff and defendant married at Bridge port Oct. II, 1928. Cruelty is al- legged from Nov. 20, 1928 to July 25, 1929, when the desertion is a4- legged to have occurred. The suit is brought by Attorney Hugh Law cry of Bridgeport.
 Awarded $2,OOO
 Burton Knopp of this city was awarded damages of $2.000 against Nathan and Samuel Eckhardt of Seymour in stipulation judge- ment approved today by Judge Ed ward J. Finn in the common pleas court. The judgement withdraws from the docket the plaintiffs s $1O,000 civil action against the de- fendants, begun by the local youth to recover for injuries he suffered when hit by Nathan's car and driv- enby his son, Samuel.
 The plaintiff said he was walk ing on the Amity road in Wood- bridge June 19, 1884 when struck by the car, and was taken to tho Grace hospital at New Haven where he spent more than a months time. The suit was brought through his mother, Mrs Sarah Knopp of Waterbury, At torney Max k. Traurig appeared for the plaintiff. O'Keefe X French of New Haven represented the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08

than Barney Burns. Barney is along Waterbury's Broadway these days and uses his arms as semaDhoreS. Ha
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
Business Conditions Here Better Previous Years Level.
MILITARY HONORS
 FORLATE VETERAN
Maurice HOar Given Trib. ute By Former Com
 rades at Services

Military honors were accorded Maurice Hoar when his funeral was held this morning at S:ds o'clock from the home 13 Webb street to the Sacred Heart churnhs where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by. Rev. Francis Breen assisted by Rev. lEdward, Duffy, deacon and Rev. John Dial, sub-deacon. Seated in the sanctuary were Rev. Jose eph Donnelly and Rev. FrancIg Healey. Burial was inst Calyaty cemetery with committal services by Fathers Healey and Duffy. "A special program of music was refa-e dered with James German, as sol6A ist singing My Faith In Thee" afid Star Spangled Banner"
 Sergeant John Kennedy was In charge of the military detail cons sisting of Sgt. Albert Linden and Corporals Jnhn Kenneally arftiA Calvin Traver and Privates Charles Bagley, George Lezotte, Edward Dunphy and Gerald DonoVafi. Church call and taps were sounded by Earl Benson. The pallbear6fs were: Frank Gilloran, John Shea, Henry Quigley, Thomas Lynch. William Moher and Edward FitZ- gerald. z. La <
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
|UllIKAS WINS IN
 TROLLEY co SUIT
Settlement in $25,OOO Ac- ton Leads to Formal
 Withdrawal To-day

The sensational trolley crash ,et Willow and West Main streets on February 4, 1894 was recalled to. day with the withdrawal from the docket of the common pleas court the $25,O0O civil action of Walter Unikas against the Connecticut Co. The plaintiff was severely injured when the trolley in which he was a passenger rode wildly down Wil- low street to crash headlong into a trolley proceeding across West Main street.
 The civil action settled out of court to-day is one of a series of suits that arose after the crash. Former Policeman John Marshall McMahon settled his action against the company several weeks ago. He was also a passenger on the trolley.
 No announcement was made as to the settlement terms. The suit alleged the trolley was negligently operated in that, the brakes would not hold on the ice and snow cov- cred rails. Attorney Michael V. Mansfield appeared for the plain tiff. Attorney w, A. Mulvihin of New Haven represented the Connecticut Co. hg
 Other Settlements
 Another action settled out of the common pleas court to-day was that of Edith Dickenson against the Great A. & P. Tea Go. The woman sued to recover for injuries to her leg, suffered when she slipped on the ice covering the sidewalk in front of the defend- ants store at 40 North Main street, Feb 17, 1894. She claimed the ice was formed after the agents of the defendant completed washing windows of the store and permitted water to run onto the walk. Attorney Edward F. Sweeney appeared for the plaintiff. Attorney Michael V. Blansfield represented the defendant.
 Another action settled out of court, this one in the superior court, was the $1O,0OO suit of Alex ander Zimmerman of West Haven against Leila A. Wallace and Cliff ford P. Wallace of Prospect. The plaintiff sued to recover for in- juries sustained in an automobile collision between his machine and Cliffords on the new state road between New Haven and Water bury at Prospect, November 21, 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
Employment Figures Last Month Same As
 Totals For January
Every February Item Compared to Same of Cores bonding Period in 1884 Shows Gain; IS Marriages
 29 Deaths, and l7O Births Last Month

Business conditions in Water bury continue to run considerably above last years levels, according to figures revealed today in the monthly business survey of the Chamber of Commerce. As com pared with February of last year, practically every item in the sur- vey showed a considerable gain.
 Employment figures remained about the same as they were for January. A total of 95 additional persons were reported working, bringing the number of persons employed in factories, public utili- ties and retail stores employign 65 or over to 28,970. Employment in eight of the largest factories decreased over January by one per- son.
 Bank Savings Less
 Bank savings were less than January's, but more than million dollars more than February of last year. Electricity consumption decreased slightly over the previous month, but was far more than last February. Gas consumption in- creased both over January and over February of last year.
 Building permits and postal re- ceipts both held their own. Thirty new telephones were installed, giv- ing the city 438 more than were in operation last year. Thirty-three new families took up their resi- dence in Waterbury during the months The survey follows:
 Bank clearings-The total bank clearings for the month of Feb ruary amounted to $4,472,900.00 a decrease of $66O,700.O0 as com- pared with the month of January, 1885, and an increase of $485, 900, as compared with the month of February, 1894.
 Bank debits-The bank debits for the month of February amounted to $2O,713,295.77, a de- pared with the month of January, 1885. and decrease of $4,941.- 894.15 as compared with the month of February, 1884.
 Bank savings-During the month of February, there was a net loss of $14,648.94, as of the last day of the month.
 The total bank savings for the month of February amounted to 42,980,55S.03, a decrease of $14,- 648.94 as compared with the month of January, 1885, and an increase of $1,397,955.37 as com pared with the month of February, 1888.
 Building permit-During the month of February, there were 2 building permits issued, valued at $6,800.00, a decrease of one permit and an increase of $3,3O0.00 in value, as compared with the month of January, 1885, and a decrease of one permit and an increase of $1,750.00 in value, as compared with the month of Febrpary, 1884.
 Electricity-During the month of February, there were 28,970 persons employed in manufacturing concerns, public utilities and re- tail stores employing 65 or over, showing an increase of 95 per- sons as compared with the month of January, 1885, and decrease of 81 persons as compared with the month of February, 1884.
 Tn addition William M. Harris, administrator of the EZRA, reports
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08

898 men and women employed in various projects in Waterbury and 97O men an women employed on mutual aid, an increase of 32 per- sons on EZRA and 8 decrease of 45 persons on mutual aid, as com pared with the month of January, 1895.
 In eight of the largest factories, a total of 15,387 persons were em- ployed during the month of Febru- ary, a decrease of one person as compared with the month of Jan- uary, 1885, and a decrease of 195 persons as compared with the month of February, 1884.
 Gas-During the month of February, there. were 72,088,031 cubic feet of gas consumed, an in crease of 523,573 cubic feet, as compared with the month of February, 1894.
 7 Health-DuringS the month of February, there were 120 cases of communicable disease and eight deaths resulting therefrom, a de- crease of two cases and 15 deaths as compared with the month of January, 1895, and an increase of 58 cases and a decrease of three deaths as compared with the month of February, 1884.
 Marriages Decrease
 Marriages, deaths, births-There were IS marriages, 29 deaths, and 170 births during the month of February, a decrease of two mar fiages and 29 deaths, and an in crease of 35 births as compared with the month of January, 1895. and a decrease of three marriages and. 10 deaths, and an increase of 73 births as compared with the month of February, 1894.
 New residents-There were ,3S new families who came to take up their residence In Waterbury, dur ing the month of February, an in- crease of 23 as compared with the month of February, 1894.
 Postal receipts-The postoffice receipts for the month of Febru-. ary amounted to $36,054.99, a de- crease of $7,179.57 as compared with the month of January. 1885, and an increase of $3,546.89 as compared with the month of Feb ruary. 1884.
 Telephones-During the month of February, there were 16,302 telephones In use at the end of the month, an increase of 30 as cont pared with the month of January, 1885, and an increase of 438 as compared with the month of Feb ruary, 1894.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
Club Activities

A kitchen shower and supper was given in honor of Lady Well ton, the former Evelyn Stevens of Naugatuck, in the banquet hall of the odd Fellows rooms last night. Officers and members of the aux Hilary of Canton T. R. Martin were present.
 Several state officers will be present at the March 21 session of Mattatuck council. Degree of Po- cahontas, it was announced at last nights meeting in Engineers hall. Supper will be served at 6:3O o'clock and will be followed by Il district meeting with delegates from lodges of surrounding towns present.
 L. A. Chronis has been appointed chairman of the arrangements committee on the dance to be giv- en May 16 at the Elton by the Or der of Ahepa. He will be assisted by James Macris and John Yam panis.
 The regular meeting of the Wa terbury lodge of Elks was held last night, Frank H. Bailey presided.
 Officers of Clark commentary. Knights Templer, will be installed at o'clock tomorrow evening at Masonic temple. The Knight of Malta degree will be exemplified at 4 o'clock.
 The DeMolay chapter of Bloom field, New Jersey, will be guests of Doric Chapter tonight at a meet ing in Masonic Temple.
 A meeting of Harmony Lodge of Masons was held last night in Ma sonic Temple. Worshipful Master Frederick r. Seidel presided.
 Plans for the class initiation to be held Sunday afternoon in Lib erty hall were discussed at the meeting of Court Verdi. junior lodge of Foresters of, America, last night. Felix Guarini Is in charge of the degree team. Officers of the court include Ernest Conte, chief ranger; suchief, Daniel Rizzolo; treasurer, Felix Guarini; recording secretary, s. Guastella; senior arch CT, John Rinaldi; junior archer. Leonard Lucia; senior beadle. Michael Gabriel; junior beadle, Jo- seph Bruscini.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
PROFESSOR
 DENTISTS GUEST

Dr. Howard W. ,Haggard, assoc fate professor of applied physiol- ogy at Yale and well known as a lecturer and author, will speak be- fore the members of the Water bury Dental club next Tuesday evening at Castle Memorial build. ing. Dr. M. D. Berman will pre- side. Members of the Waterbury Medical associatino have been in- yited to attend, ..y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
RETURNED FOR WINTER

Darien. Conn--(UP)-Last year two foxes appeared at,sthe home of Noah H. Swayne during the bliz- gard and he threw them table scraps to keep. them alive. This year they came hack, bringing along two cubs. Swayne Is pro- viding for the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08

Old-fashioncd?
 Maybe, 50, but police found it very practical last night and to-day to use q traffic standard similar to the one above fin directing cars at Exchange Place. The traffic light yesterday went tempcramcntal, and the police department electricians were able to make little hcadway in getting it fin working order again.
 For a while, police tried having all lights on at caution in Ex- change Place, with traffic police men directing by hand, but that didn't work out too well. So the old stop-and-go signs were taken out of storage, dustcd up and plac- cd in action.
 F. s. Our model in this particu- lar demonstration is none other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
CHICKEN THIEVES
 STAGE BIG RAID

Someone is making early plans for Easter eggs. or so it seems. Last night thieves broke into a coop in the rear of the home of M. J. Brennan. 81 Englewood avenue, and walked off with 26 chickens.
 The detective bureau. investigat- ing, had not even a feather to use as a clue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
1A<u> M>Y~4~E
 ESTABLISHED 1883
Young Man:
Here's The Story Our
 Prep Shob' Second Floor Unfolds Tonight - So Don't Miss 4 Word Of H
DsrAsLIsHEp 1885

Springs always around the cor ner in March-so we have the edge on spring those good "Canterbury" two trousers suits and glorious topcoats, for $2O.OO. When we say good-we mean exactly what good has always meant to us.
 Worthy, smart, unusual fabrics in these Canterbury" two trous- CTS suits at $2O is reason enough for buying them-add to this the youthful tailoring, the swagger sports models, the fit, style and character of these glorious spring suits, and you have the reason for young men Hooking here for them.
 Spring topcoats, sports back or double breasted and belted, half or full belt-size on suits and topcoats to 38.
 s'Choate" fine felt hats - pearl, mink and brown, $500.
 Oxfords, sizes up to 9-$3.75 to Z $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
Daily Statistics on Auto Accidents

The state motor vehicle de- partmcnt's daily report on auto accidents in Connecticut for corresponding periods of 1884 and 1885 as of March
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
FURNISHED SAFE CRACKER

Norwalk, Conn-(UP)-There are times when good safe crack CT would come in handy. Fire Chief George Bogardus bought safe and when it arrived no one knew the combination. The original own CT was in Europe. Chief Bogardus appealed to police to furnish an expert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
PLANS TOURIST DRIVE

Ottawa, Ont = (UP) - Canada will double it's tourist promotion activities in the United States and abroad this year. The annual grant made by the government to the Canadian Travel bureau has been increased from $100,000 to $200,- 900 to cover this summers cam- paign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
TMINs a0 WEARS OLn

Pulaski, t-(UP)-Friends of the Rader twins here smile toler- antly when they read reports of two Californians In their sos who claim to be the oldest set of twins in the United States. This month the Ralers--R Rachel and Jane celebrated their 9Oth birthday.
The Washington times., 1935-01-12
Man Claims Ca1
of Hauptmann
Was Painted

NEW YORK, Jan. IL G.N.SD.
Max Frankel, proprietor of an
uptown garage, today was wait
ing to be called as witness at
the Hauptmann murder trial as
the result of his discovery of the
name, "R. Hauptmann," on a
bill for an automobile paint job
at his garage in April, 1882. a
month after the Lindbergh kid
naping.
He ran into Hauptmann's
name Monday while going
through old bills. His mechanic,
George johnson. told him he
remembered the job and had
been trying to recall where he
had seen Hauptmann ever since
his picture began appearing in
the press.
Hauptmann yesterday denied
having his car painted. He said:
"My car Is blue, and always
has been blue"
The Washington times., 1935-01-12
.HAUP 7 TMANN'S
DOUBLEFOUND
JOSEPH B. TREW

MENLO PARK. N. j., Jan II
G.NSD Before an old-fashioned
stove in a farmhouse near here
sat today a man who appeared
to be Bruno R. Hauptmann.
charged with the Lindbergh baby
murder.
He is John F. Scanlon, former
real estate agent
Facial resemblance of Scanlon
and Hauptmann is startling.
They have the same firm, jutting
jaws: the cold, impersonal eyes;
the thin, compressed lips.
And Scanlon may be called as
witness in the murder trial by
Hauptmann's defense counsel, to
offset testimony that it was the
German carpenter who was seen
in the vicinity of Hopewell, N. j.,
at the time of the kidnapping.
Hauptmann's attorneys a t
Flemington late yesterday said
they were checking on Scanlon'S
movements and might call him
to the witness stand to testify
whether he was near Hopewell
on or about March l, 1882, when
the baby was kidnapped.
They indicated they would open
an argument that it was Scanlon
who several residents of the
region saw although they have
identified Hauptmann as the
man.
The Washington times., 1935-01-12
ONLY 6 |NDORSE
DR.TOWNSEND' 5
PENSION PLAN
CaIifornia's Delegation in
Congress Fails to Give
Support to Measure
BY International News Service


DR.. Francis Everett Townsend,
the elderly Californian who pro-
poses to end poverty by retiring
all over so with a 5000 monthly
pension, today could muster only
a handful of supporters in his
State congressional delegation.
Survey of the 20 California mem
bers in the House disclosed only
six indorse the Townsend plan.
Despite the mushroom growth
of Townsend clubs through the
nation and the 25,000,000 names
enrolled on petitions to Congress
for enactment of the proposal,
several California representatives
predicted the plan would never
reach the House floor.
A bill embodying the principles
of Townsend's proposal will be in
troduced in the House next week
by Representative McGroathy
CD of California. The money
to pay the 5000 monthly pensions
would be raised through a general
manufacturers sales tax of two
per cent.
The Washington times., 1935-01-12
Dr.. Townsend ForeSeeS
End of Mans Labor

The revolutionary Townsend
plan, calling for pensions of 5000
per month to persons over so, was
given another Interpretation last
night by it's originator. DR.. F. E
Townsend, in a talk at the weekly
forum of the Foreign Service
School of Franklin Roudybush in
Georgetown.
A skeptical person in the au
dience finally burst out:
"If the plan is so good, why
limit the pension to those so or
over. Why not pay it to people
who are 55, or even 5O?"
DR.. Townsend replied blandly
eve are going to do that"
But, my lord, the time will
come when nobody will be work.
ing"
Exactly. We won't work any
more. There is no virtue in
muscle and sweat. We will let
the machines do the work."