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Evening star., 1935-12-20
Chief Of STAFF and Mrs. Craig
Honor Guests ut Dinner,

The chief Of staff Of the Army and
Mrs. Malin Craig will be the guests
in whose honor the commandant of
the War College and Mrs. George s.
Simonds will entertain at dinner this
evening. There will be 80 guests.
Mrs. william E. Dunn, wife Of the
acting director, Bureau of Foreign
and Domestic Commerce, Department
of Commerce, entertained informally
at luncheon in the ladies' salon,
Cosmos Club, Tuesday, in honor of
the wives Of foreign commerce service
officers now on duty in Washington.
Col. Fred v. s. Chamberlain.
U. s. A., and Mrs. Chamberlain of
New York are at the Martinique for
a brief visit.
Capt. Roy P. HUH. q. S. A., and
Mrs. HUFF Of Fort Hoyle, Md, are
spending the week end at the Mar
Unique.
Comdr. and Mrs. J. Walter Nc
Claran have been joined by the latter's
son, Mr.. william P. Cassidy, who has
come from his studies at the New
Mexico Military Institute at Roswell,
N. Mex.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Frederick r. Weber
left Washington today with their
small son Frederick to join their
daughter, Miss Katharine Kingman
Weber, at Fort Omaha, Nebr., where
they will spend the holidays with Col
and Mrs. Ralph Kingman. Lieut.. and
Mrs. Weber will return to West Point,
N. Y, the first of January.
Nine. Schlatter de Roll of Switzer-
land, mother of M. Ernest Schlatter,
attache of the Swiss legation, is q
house guest Of DR.. and Mrs. Carl
Voegtlin. She will visit them until
the return Of her son and Nine
Schlatter. whose marriage took place
December 16 and who are now on their
wedding trip. Nine. Schlatter was
formerly Senortta Zoe Patterson,
daughter of the Ambassador of Cuba.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
|CITY WORKMEN
 REMOVE BRIDGE
Old South Main Street Landmark Disappears;
 Bus Service Starts

One of Waterbury's old land- marks, the bridge across the Mad river on South Main street near the corners of Washington street and Washington avenue, disappeared to- der under the hammers of work men from the city street depart menI. At noon there was hardly a fragment of the old structure, which through the years has seen the methods of transportation change in revolutionary manner, left. It was figured that the entire removal of the old bridge would be com pleted this afternoon entirely.
 In conformity with, an order passed out by the street department, the old bridge was closed to traf11c this morning. All early. morning vehicular traffic was detoured but pedestrians were provided with 8 foot bridge across the Mad river.
 Two detours for general trafhc have been provided for the period that the new bridge is under con- struction. During the same period the Connecticut Co. will use two specific detours serving incoming and outgoing busses. respectively. Trolley service on the Naugatuck- New Haven line in and out of Wa terbury has been temporarily dis continued because of the construc- tion work on the new South Main street bridge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04

Schroeder of Angel Memorial hos pital, Boston, will conduct a clinic on medical and surgical cases in small animals. Lunch will follow at the Waterbury Country club.
 After lunch Dr. J. F. Devine of Goshen, N. Y, will conduct clinic on Some Phases of Large Animal Practicer.
 The annual meeting of the New England Veterinary Medical asso- citation will take place in Boston the 18th and 30th.
 Members of the state board of ve- terinary registration and examina- tion will be present at Wednesdays session. Dr. Peter T. Keeley, locai milk and food inspector, f a mem Der of this body as is Dr. Arthur T. Gilyard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
GIRL FOOTBALL
 PLAYER IS STAR
On Middlefield Air Cadets Team = Esther Burn-
 ham Is Only l6

Middlefield, Conn, Nov. 4.-(UP) Esther Burnham. 14-year-old star center of the Middlefield Air Ca- dets, slipped into her football togs today, pulled up another hitch in her belt and took her place in the line against the friendly Indians, Deep River rivals, with 8 gleam in her eyes that carried disturbing message to the enemy team. The game originally was scheduled for last Saturday but was washed out by rain. A previous contest ended 60 in favor of the Cadets after Esther made hole in the line for the only touchdown.
 Esther has played in four games this season, two of which were vic- tories and the others lost by slight margins. The Cadets team is com- posed of about IS high school stu dents of about the same age who at first resented Q girl playing on their squad but later were surprised to discover her the most versatile player.
 Coach J. Duncan Sibley rates her his number one player. She can toss pass 30 yards. break up op- ponent's plays by hard plunging and is called upon to do all the kicking. On fourth down she is shifted into the backfieid and gets of punts that would do credit to a college freshman back.
 T like football and don't see any reason why I can't be as good a player as a boy" she said.
 And coach Sibley meditated, "if every player was as good as Es- ther. we'd have an unbeatable team"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
Market Trading Quiet, Prices Were Very Much Highe
Schools To Close
 On ArSaistice Day

Public schools in the city will be closed next Monday, Armlstice day, unless the board of education gives directions to the contrary, Dr. Thomas J. COndon, superintendent of schools said today. Schools throughout the country will be closed in observance of the 17th anniversary of the ending of the World war, a legal holi- day by. act of congress. Al-- though the observance falls on Monday, the city's celebration will take place the preceding day. A big parade, ceremonies at the honor roll and 8 speak ing program will feature the observance. Final plans will be made Friday night at the al- dermanic chambers at 8 meet ing of the general armistice day committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
NEW YORK BANK
 STOCKS ADVANCE

New York, Nov. 4-New York city bank stocks continued their upward movement during the past week. The aggregate market value of six teen leading issues on November 1 amounting to $1,564, ,454,000 com pared with $1 ,544, AZ, 900 at the close of the previous week, an increase of $2O, OF, ,OO0, or 1.29 per cent. The low for the year, reached on April. 30, was $1. .226, ,175, 900. The current aver age yield of the sixteen issues of 40 per cent compares with a yield of AIS per cent on October 25. The current market value is now 1.27 times the known book value against l.26 times at the close of the pre- vious week. Based upon current fig- ures the sixteen issues are now quoted at an average of I'll times their known earnings, against 16.9 times on October 25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
REAL ESTATE MAN
 NAMED DEFENDANT
George Palmer Sued for $75O By Woman Charg=
 ing Misrepresentation

Charging misrepresentation on the defendants part in connection with a real estate transaction, Sarah M. Tracy to-day filed suit for $750 damages against George A. Palmer, local real estate agent, in the com- mon pleas court. The plaintiff charges she was induced to pur- chase, tor 5000 real estate on Sec ond avenue, owned by the First Baptist church.
 She allgese the price was set by Palmer who told her there was a $4,500 mortgage on the property. The complaint says the actual price for the property was $4,5OO and not $5,000. The suit alleges fur ther that the defendant told the plaintiff she would receive rent from the property, when there was no such arrangement between the church and tenant. Attorney Wal ter E. Monagan brings the suit for the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
FIELDING HEMINWAY COMPANY Notice of Special Meeting of
 StOckhOldera

NOTICE is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Stockholders of Bedding Heminway Company will be held in Pickwick Arms Hotel, Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, Con necticut, on Wednesday, November 18th, 1855, at two o'clock p. m.. for the following purposes:
 1. To consider and act upon a proposal that this corporation merge with Propper-McCallum Hosiery Co.,, Inc. of Delaware. 2. If such proposed merger is ap. proved. to consider and approve of an agreement for such merger a majority of the directors of this Corporation and Proper McCallum Hoisery Co.,, Inc. and duly excuted by their respective officers and directors.
 3. To consider and act upon the stock of this Corporation in the manner provided in said agree- ment of merger, and all matters connected with such issuance. 4. To consider and act upon any and all plans for the merger purchase of assets of Propper- McCallum Hosiery Co.,, Inc, and the terms and conditions there of including th,S issuance of authorized capital stock of this Corporation in connection there- with, and the assumption by this Corporation of Propper-McCa1- I. lum Hoisery Co.,, Inc. notes and other debts.
 5. To take action in respect of such other matters as lawfully may come before such meeting, or any adjournment or adjourn ments thereof, incidental to the foregoing or otherwise.
 The stockholders who shall be en- titled to vote at said Special Meet ing will be those of record at the close of business on October 24th. 1885.
 By Order of the President
 c. c. HEINRICH, Putnam, Connecticut. Secretary. October 14. 1885. 1o-2S-S0-11-4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
RUSSIANS ATTEND
 SHELTON MEETING

Anthony Homick, P. J. Sabaowich, Peter Hurchuk and Michael Skimba represented the Waterbury Russian American Citizens club yesterday at a social of the Russian American citizens of Shelton in that city. Among the speakers were the local men and also John Bilas of New Britain, Anthony Kuschak of Bris- tol, J. Muchka of Terryville and Michael Karlak, Emil Weslocky, Gus Weslocky and Samuel Behumiak of Seymour. Following the addresses refreshments were served and en- tertainment was enjoyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
State Veterinarians
 Arrange Clinics Here
Medical Surgical Cases Relating to Small Animals to
 Be Discsused-LOca Members, Hosts

Veterinarians from all parts of the state will gather in Waterbury Wednesday to attend two clinics sponsored by the Connecticut Vete- rirlary Medical association. The gathering, opening at 10 o'clock, will last throughout the entire day. The morning session will be at Dr. c. H. Beere's veterinary hospital on the Country club road. The after noon session will be at the Water bury Country club.
 Dr. Richard T. Gilyard, son of Dr. Arthur T. Gilyard of this city who is chairman of the board of censors of the Connecticut Veteri- nary Medical association, will be admitted to membership in the or ganization at tomorrow's session.
 At the Beere hospital Dr. E. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
INSURANCE STOCKS
 SLIGHTLY LOWER

New York, Nov. A. Insurance stocks in the New York city mar ket registered small decline during the past week. The aggregate value of 20 leading fire and casualty in- surance issues closed the week at $624, ,499, 900 compared with $629, ,43T.- 900 at the close of the previous week, a decrease of $4,938, 900, or 0.78 per cent. The low for the year, reached on March IA, was $484, ,613,0 900. The current average yield of the 20 is- sues of 3.24 per cent compares with a yield of 3.21 per cent on October g. The current market value equals 1855 times the current liquidating value, compared with 1.36 times at the close of the previous week. Com bined earnings from underwriting and net income equal 6.S7 per cent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
STUDENT PEACE
 PLAN HITS SNAC

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. 4.--(UP>
 -The student mobilization for peace, scheduled to begin Friday, struck a silag last night when Presi- dent Karl T. Compton of Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology said he would support 1t only if the proposed pledge not to bear arms for the United States were dropepd.
 The institute has compulsory ROTC training. A leader of the pro- posed demonstration, Kenneth Ar mold, has forfeited his chance for a diploma by his refusal to take the course.
 A conference on the M. I. T. dem- onStratoin will be held to-day. At Boston university students have been granted permission to join the demonstration but no official ap- proval has been given. Howard Brightman, leader of the demon stration there, has announced he would oppose striking out the pledge not to bear arms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
TURNER'S PREPARE
 FORANNUAL FAIR
Fritz Klambt's Troupe to Feature 42nd Annual
 Event This Week

Plans for the 42d annual fair of the Waterbury Turner's to be held the last three days of this week were completed at a meeting of the group in Turner's hall, 1181 North Main street yesterday afternoon. On ghe opening night, Thursday, a special acrobatic performance will be held.
 On Friday night the annual minstrels will be presented, featur- ing mixed chorus and speciality numbers by local performers. On Saturday night, Fritz Klambt and his entertainers from Naugatuck will be seen in comical presenta- tions.
 Attorney Albert w. Hummel is general chairman of the fair. Fol- lowing are the other members of the committee: Emil Hummel, Michael Keck, Philip Becker, Ed- ward Cramer, Max Kiessling and Fritz Cramer; finance chairman, Ralph Hubbers, Louis Pellnitz, Lud- wig Kunkel, William Schaeffer and Adolph Bender; booths, Elmer Kiessling, Harry Liebec, Ernest Deschens; refreshment, Louis Pell- nitz, chairman; Richard Groetze- bach, Herman Mueller and John Ruegg; tickets, Anton Ruegg, chair man; Charles Hoebel A. Gander and August Gander; music, Ludwig Kunkel, chairman; Emil Schulte, Albert Kunkel and William Marks; decorations, Brick Schneer, chair man; Harry Chabot, Ernest Gaug- Ter and Joe DiMaria; entertain ment, John Buonocore, chairman: Walter T. K. Klan, Fritz Klambt, William Pump, Alden Carlson and Ivor Carlson; press, Frederick w. Wiedorn, Paddy Kiernan and Alvin Lutz.
 The ladies general committee in- cludes Mrs. Richard Groetzebach chairman; Mrs. Max Kiessling, Mrs Amelia King, Mrs. Christin Honeg- ger, Mrs. Jacob RutishauSer, Mrs. Emile zwiebel, Mrs. Hans Will has, Mrs. Sebastian Bernhardt and Mrs. Ida Kunde.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04

officials were most concerned over the Lake Okeechobee area, 40 miles inland from West Palm Beach. It was there that more than 2,000 per- sons perished in floods piled up by hurricane which swept the lake in 1928.
 The Okeechobee region was or dered evacuated. The Red Cross dispatched special train with freight cars sufficient to carry g. 900 persons.
 At 1 p. m. (EST) the weather bu- reau reported "the center of the hurricane is very close to the East Florida coast and apparently it is still moving west-southewestward The center will pass inland near or short distance north of Miami within the next two hours"
 Wind Grows Stronger
 As the wind in Miami steadily grew stronger, the tin roof of the Professional building was ripped off Debris filled the air. AuComoblleS attempting to cross one of the three causeways connect ing Miami and Miami Beach were marooned. Waves Tapped over the sides of the roadway.
 Emergency protective measures were ordered south of Miami, throughout the long stretch of Keys that reach into the Gulf of Mexico, and up the west coast as far north as Fort Myers.
 Trees throughout the business and residential districts of Miami were blown down. Signs flew through the air.
 , Heavy plate glass windows were shattered as the suddenness of the storm did not allow all to be board ed up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
SCOTTISH ACTOR
 JOHNSON DIES

Westport, Conn, Novef1 4.-(UP) -Moffat Johnston, 49, international ly known Scottish actor. died at a Norwalk hospital Sunday from peritonitis, which set in after an appendicitis operation Oct. A.
 Abandoning the study of chemis- try in his youth in Scotland, he joined a Shakespearean company with which he remained for ten years before going to London where series of successes was inter- rupted by the outbreak of the World war. He served in the front lines, was seriously wounded, and after the armsitice returned to the stage. >e.
 He came to America in 1921 and before going to New York was identified with the Jewett players at Boston for a year during the last season he played in within the Gates" with Lillian Gish.r and Flowers of the Forest" with Kath- arine Cornell.
 His widow, Winifred Durie Hodg- son, who he married in London ir 1905, son and daughter survive
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
STATE JOBS PUT
 UP FOR BIDS
Include Miles of Paving, Surfacing Work and
 Bridge Construction

Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald today announced seven new highway improvement projects which will include about 5 Ia miles of paving and surfacing, the con- struction of one large bridge, and four small bridges, and installation of a storm sewed system. At the same time he requested that bids on the proposed work be submitted by contractors by November IS.
 One job will be classified as a United States public works project, two will be federal emergenc yadm- minisration projects, three will be state projects, and one will be a town job.
 The first named will call for the construction of a three span, girder and beam, railroad overpass and re- inforced concrete approaches on the Long Hill road in the town of Gro- to. The TEA jobs will consist of macadam and concrete paving on roads in Canaan and Milford. Under the regular state contracts, about mile of macadam will be laid on the Deming road in Berlin; four bridges will be built and 18 culverts installed on the Durham Higganum road in Haddam; and a storm sewer system will be installed on Main street, rout No. 10, in Simsbury. The town aid project will be undertaken in Bedding on five sections of road.
 Sealed bids will be received from contractors at the highway depart ment headquarters in the state of- flee building Hartford, until 2 p. n., Monday, November IS.
 The work announced by Commis- sioner Macdonald today is briefly described as follows: U. s. Public Works Project Town of Groton-A 31span, girder and beam, railroad overpass and re- inforced concrete approaches on the Long Hill road.
 Federal Emergency Projects Town of Canaan-About 3,791 feet of waterbound macadam on the Johnson road.
 Town of Milford-About 8,100 of bituminous macadam on the Shore road and Golden Hill street and about 1,766 feet of bituminous con- crete on New Haven avenue.
 State Projects
 Town of Berlin-About 5,560 feet of vaterbound macadam on the Deming road.
 Town of Haddam-Four bridges, IS reinforced concrete pipe culverts and loose gravel approaches on the Durham -Higganum road.
 Town of Simsbury-A storm sew- CT system on Main street, Simsbury, route No. 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
CHINA ABANDONS
 SILVER SYSTEM

Shanghai, Nov 4-(UP)-China abandoned the silver standard today and substituted a managed curren- cy for silver as full legal tender.
 The mo bod of leaving the silver basis closely pjaralelled that fol- lowed by the United States in aban- doning the gold standard-nation- alization of the me l on which the nations currency was based. Silver like gold in America, no longer will curculate.
 Announcement of the nationaliza- ton of silver, effective today, was made by the finance ministry. The announcement said that the note issues of the government owned Central bank of China, the Bank of communications and the Bank of China would be unified and would henceforth serve as full legal ten der. Notes issued by all other banks will gradually be withdrawn from circulation.
 Holders of silver will be required to exchange the metal for notes of the three banks which were tested with the right to issue currency by the finance ministry's order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOrl

New York, Nov. E(uP)-Trad- ing uuieted on the stock exchange today but prices were higher.
 Steels shares stood out on the up- side with rubbers, oils and special issues. Motors absorbed profit-tak- ing and resumed their rise. Coppers slipped back, except International Nickel which rose a point to 8 new high at B 1-2.
 U. s. Steel was up point at 47 3-8 while Bethlehem gained more than a point on indications that steel prices soon would be advanced.
 Motor shares were quieter. Chry- sler ranged over a 2-point arc while General Motors moved in a narrow ed range Both rallied late in the day.
 Leaders in the automobile indus try made optimistic statements on the future. Richard H. Grant, vice. president of General Motors, pre- dicted 13 per cent increase in automobile production in 1886 over 1885.
 International Nickel declared dividend of 25 cents share, against the previous 20 cents.
 Railroad shares behaved better Tn spite of several adverse items in- cluding lower car loadings by lead ing lines in the week ended Noyem- Der 2, and net operating income in the first nine months of class one roads equal to 1.71 per cent on property investment against a re- turn on 1.81 per cent in the corre- spending period of 1884.
 Railroad equipments picked up with American Locomotive pre- ferred at a new high of 63 1-2 up 31-2.
 Gains in rubbers were wide in the preferred division. Goodrich preferred jumped 81-2 points to g newh igh at 75.
 Building issues advanced. Among chemicals DuPont and Air Reduc- ton made new highs. American Smelling made a new high in the silyers and then eased to 8, one point net loss. U. s. Smelling, on the other hand, held 8 rise of 2 points. Phillips led oils. Motor equipment eased on profit-taking. Toward the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
WOOL MARKET.

Boston, Nov. A. CUP) A fairly good volume of half blood territory wool has been moved at prices that showed a slightly stronger tendency than several sales last week indi- cated, according to today's report of the U. s. Agriculture department.
 While some strictly combing 58s, eos, Ia blood, territory wool brought prices around TIC, secured basis, there were also considerable weights moved at around soc. French comb ing staple of similar grade wools brought around 74-75c, secured basis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
YOUTH, MAN KILLED

Leicester, Mass. Nov. 4-(UP)--A youth and 8 man were killed in- stantly yesterday when struck by a fiywheel that broke loose from a homemade portable saw. The vic- tims were Edward c. Mason, i9, of Webster, and Peter Duprey, A. of Worcester. Mason was decapitated and Duprey all but decapitated. The men were operating the saw by means of a belt attached to the rear wheel of an automobile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
COUChLIN HITS
 RUBBER STAMPS
Began His Series Yester- day Afternoon - Bitter
 Attack on Congress

Detroit, Nov. A-UP0-The Rev. Charles F. Coughlin and his Na- tionaI Union of Social Justice open cd a campaign to-day to change the complexion of congress. In his first radio speech of new season, Coughlin last night aimed the greater part of his fire at congress. He said the slogan Roosevelt or ruin", which he supported the pres ident in 1882, might be changed to roosevelt and ruin" unless public opinion removes from congress the rubber stamps of morbind minded men who have lost sight of their duty as representatives Of the American people" Coughlin has been of the air all summer; hence his national union has not been in the news. Last night he outlined his line of battle.
 Coughlin's attack on congresses of the past 20 or 30 years" was couched in blazing sentences. He said in part:
 A history of recent congresses "has been history of men who were more interested in acquiring patronage than they were in secur- ing equitable legislation for the thousands and hundreds of thou- sands of citizens who received no jobs ="
 Coughlin announced he had no intention of forming third party, but he attacked both old parties.
 Coughlin reiterated his opposition to communism, socialism, fascism, and ::All isms". He charged that international bankers are plotting to pull America into . new World War that will grow out of the Italo- Ethiopian war and denounced the League of Nations for its stand against Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-04
HOLY NAME CARD
 MATCHES TONIGHT

St. Margaret's Holy Name society's card tournament will enter its third week tonight at o'clock at which time the members will gather to match their skill and knuckles in what promises to be close competi- tion. The schedule follows: Fla herty vs Baldwin; Whelan vs. Stew ens: Scanlon vs. Canfield; and ODay vs. Morgan.