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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20

Greenwich, Conn.,, Aug. 20 (UP)-"It's an i'll wind that blows no good" unused Frank E. Wander hoof, self-styled author of the NRA, who said the only credit he received for his idea was thanks from President Roosevelt's secre- tary. Less than a week ago Van derhoof, his fortune dwindled to 45 cents, was waiting for the sher- if to evict him from his modest office building fiat for non-payment of rent. Today he occupied $50,- 900 mansion on Bonnel Island, off Greenwich's exclusive Byra m shore. and spoke of the "ray of sunshine that broke into my life again."
 When Vanderhoof's plight be- came known. a banker and real estate agent offered him the use of the estate. His former landlord, an attorney, who brought the eviction proceedings. gave his services to find a purchaser for one of his "se- cret patents" If that comes through" he said. i've told my banker I'll buy Bonnel Islnad. man. sion and all. Whoever said a bank or corporation didn't have q heart? ? Why. that banker did more for me than the whole administration at Washington"
 4 moving firm trucked his house. hold effects to the island, free of charge; the banker gave him the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
OUSTED JUDGES
 GOING TO FIGHT

Providence, R. l., Aug. 20.-- (UP)-Republican district judges busted by Governor Theodore F. Green and his democratic legisla- ture to-day sought court action to test the constitutionality of the so-called district court re-organiza- tion act.
 Although 10 democrats were ap- pointed to replace republicans on the bench, only four appointees are named in petitions filed, today in Rhode Island supreme court. Former Federal Judge Ira Lloyd Let's, retained as counsel by the busted officials, said these were test" cases.
 Several months ago the legisla- .ture busted 13 republican judges by passing reorganization bill Then Governor Green reappointed three of the republican justices but gave the remaining berths to democrats.
 The petitions filed to-day seek to enjoin the four justices named from exercising the functions ot their office, because their prede- cessors were removed without trial or cause shown"
 A hearing will be held before the staet supreme court in October
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
ELEVEN CHARGED
 WITH MAIL FRAUD

Boston Aug. 20-UP)-Eleven men were indicted by the federal grand jury here today on charges of using the mails to defraud 250O persons throughout the country of $700, 900 in an alleged stock swindle.'
 The charges resulted from the sale of Polymet Manufacturing Company stock by high pressure' methods"
 The company went into bankrup- p- icy in 1892 and was reorganized but failed to make money, accord ing to government investigators. In the summer of 1888, a maga- zine known as Financial Profits" published in Boston, printed report edly misleading articles concerning the Polymet company, which man ufactured a burglar alarm device known as the Electric Eye"
 The government contended that in 1888 a telephone salesmen sold $500, 900 to $600,000 worth of stock. largely in rural districts. In 1884, 10000 shares of stock were alleg- edly sold for $125,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
Recovery in Utility Stocks Braced up Market To-day
LETTER CARRIER,
 WIFE KILLED ON
 GRADE CROSSING

Newburyport, Mass, Aug. 90 (UP)--A Maine couple died with in three minutes Of each other at a hospital here today, less than an hour after their automobile had been demolished by passenger train at a well-protected grade crossing. The victims were identi- fled as George E. Meserve, elderly Hollis Center, Me-, rural letter car- rier, and his wife. They were en route to Boston to atten the annual convention of the National Rural Letter Carriers association. Both suffered skull fractures and brain concussions as the train crashed into their car on State street cross- ing on the Newburyport turnpike.
 Crossing Protected
 The crossing is protected by a watchman holding danger disc and by a flashing signal, but the accident occurred in daylight des spite these safeguards, the trains whistle and bell, and the watch mans shouted warnings. Cutting by an automobile that had stopped at the crossing, the car ran onto the track and was hurled against two machines waiting on the op- posite side. Occupants of these cars were reported unhurt. The Maine car was wrecked. Its occupants were unconscious when extricated and their names were placed on the danger list at Anna Jaques hos pital. The Boston & Maine train, en route from Newburyport to Bos- ton, was delayed 10 minutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
MAINE VILLAGES
 IN GRAVE DANGER

Passport, Me, Aug. 20-UP)- Fears were felt for three isolated villages today as stubborn flames which had ranged four days spread relentlessly through ti n d r-dry woodlands. Under skies darkened by seemingly endless curtain of blue-gray smoke, hundreds of fire men and volunteers, many of them near exhaustion, battled scattered forest conflagration over in area of 200 square miles. Encroaching flames menaced the villages of East Hachias, Jacksonville and Hadley Lake despite the combined efforts of an army or fire-fghters marshall led from throughout the country side.
 Captain F. B. Lord, operations officer in charge of the $36,000, 900 Passamaquoddy Tidal power pro- ject here, announced that if the situation became any more serious he would speed his 800 workers to the fire zone. Meanwhile home owners throughout the fire area prayed for rain which state forest fire wardens said was the only hope of preventing widespread devasta- tion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
FOUR WINNERS OF FELLOWSHIP

Cambridge. Mass, Aug 20. (UP) The four winners of graduate fell lowships for the new course in pub lie service training were announced by Harvard university today.
 The men, chonse from 39 gradu- ates of 25 colleges and universities, were Paul V. Howard, Railway, N. J.; Dayton w. Hull, Rochester, N. Y.; Cove c. Johnson. Jr., Wash ington. D. C.; William A. Waldron II. Schenectady, N. Y.
 The course covers three years, during which each fellowship will pay $1,500 annually. Departments and schools of the university will cooperate in training men for the various fields of public service, in- cluding both administrative and legislative.
 Field work away from the uni. versity will comprise the second year of tha cnurEa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
MAYOR DROPPED
 SOLDIER CHARGE

Northampton, Mass, August 20 - (UP) - Acting Mayor Charles L. Dunn, in a complete about-face. today withdrew charges of disor- derly conduct against the 101st and 103d regiments of the Massachu- setts National Guard which en- camped here Saturday night en- route to maneuvers at Pine Camp, N. Y.
 Only yesterday, he had addressed a letter to Colonel R. H. Choate, commanding officer of the two eastern Massa chusetts regiments, declaring that Northampton did not want his men to encamp here in the future because of alleged serious fights, pre-dawn revelry and general disorderly conduct which marked the weekend visit of the troops.
 Saying that complaints brought to his attention were greatly exag- gerated, Acting Mayor Dunn said he would do all in his power tc 'rectify the matter"
 Dunn's complete change of atti' tude followed widespread indigna- ton here in which the disorderly charges were contradicted on prac. tically all sides.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
By ELMER O.. WALZER United Press Financial Editor)


 New York, Aug. 20. (UP)-A smart recovery in utility stocks re- stored equilibrium to the stock market today after an early set- back. Grains joined the advance. Cotton rallied.s
 Before the utility rally, the war babies were in demand on the stock exchange. Coppers were bid up and airplane issues advanced fractions to more than a point. Steels near the close registered gains.
 American Power & Light rallied to a small net gain as did Colums bia Gas, and North American.
 During the course of the session Aanaconda touched new high for the year at 19 1-8 up 3-4 point. Kennecott hit 23 IA up 1 1-8 and a new top and other coppers were correspondingly h g h e r. Silyers rallied with U. S. Smelling up a point at 97 1-2 and Cerro de Pasco at 54 1-2 up 3-4. Gold mining is- sues were quiet.
 In the aviation group, Dougles touched 31 1-2 up l 7-S and a new high for the year. It held most of the gain while United Aircraft rose nearly point to IS 3-S. Other aircraft issues were cor respondingly higher.
 Auburn automobile reached 35 IA up 1 1-2 to head the auto mobile division. Chrysler regained loss or more than point. Gen. eral Motors rallied.
 In the steels Vandium was a strong feature, rising points while U. s. steel rallied to a small net gain. Bethelehem f1rmed fraction ally.
 Du Pont made belated response to a rise in the dividend rate, selling at IA up points net.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
TAX MEASURE AGREED UPON

(Continued from Page 1.) compace ratification and govern ment contract bills, passed by Sem ate anr pending in the House or in House committees.
 Confcrees Agreed
 Washington, Aug. 20 - (UP)- House and senate conferees agreed today on $250,O00,000 tax-the- rich bill carrying increased i'm come surtaxes starting at $50,000 net income but spurning President Roosevelts proposed inheritance tax.
 The Borah amendment barring further issuance of tax-exempt securities by the federal govern ment was rejected.
 The McCarran amendment re- pealing the 50 per cent tax on silver transaction profits also was thrown out.
 by Sen. Pat Harrison, d., Miss, after a two hour conference.
 Compromise
 The compromise bill:
 l. A graduated corporation tax beginning at 12h per cent on net income up to $2,000 and graduat- ing to 15 per cent on incomes ir excess of $40,O00.
 2. An excess profits tax of per cent on profits between 1( and Is per cent with flat 12 pei cent on profits in excess of II per cent. 3. Increased estate and gif taxes as provided in the origina bill
 4. Capital stock tax increasing the present tax to $1'4O per l. 900.
 Harrison estimated the graduat- ed corporation tax would raise $35, ,00O,0OO the capital stock tax $45, ,000,000, the estate and gift taxes $102,0O0,0OO and the in creased surtaxes $45.00O,000.
 The increased surtax rates are the same as in the original house bill affecting all personal surtaX brackets above $50,000 beginning with S1 per cent and graduating up to 75 per cent on surtax net in- come over $5,000,000,
 The agreement was unexpected as it had been indicated the final compromise would be held off un. til the rest of the "must" legisla tion has gone through in order to avert a stampede for adjourn ment.
 The conferees decided to levy a lh per cent tax on intercorpor- ate dividends, a compromise be- tween the house and senate. The house bill exempted inter-corpor- ate dividends from taxation. The 1 senate bill proposed a per cent tax on them. A senate amend ment exempting whale oil from taxation was thrown out. No change vas made in present law provisions on proceeds from insurance policies as they affect state taxes,
 The conference report will be | taken to the house first and the , senate will act upon 1t as soon as the house has completed action. The graduated corporation tax as decided on is 12h per cent on net income up to $2,000; 13 per cent between $2,000 and $15,O00; IA per cent between $15,000 and $40,000 and 15 per cent over $40,000
 The house bill had a spread of but one per cent in the graduated tax, and the senate bill three per cent. The compromise was 2la per cent.
 The inheritance tax proposal was stricken out in view of the
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the committee has unanimously reached the conclusions that 1t will no longer tolerate the conduct pre- viously indulged in y the witness. He is a lawyer and knows how to confine himself to facts, and he must do so, or suffer the conse- quence of citation to the senate"
 Read Telegram
 Previously. Hopson had put on his spectacles to read lengthy telegram Black handed him.
 The telegram turned out to be an order from Hopson to his ad- vertlsing agent, Roger Barton, in New York
 Hopson told Barton to hold up strong language" in anti-utility bill advertising until later when the fight would become hotter.
 He also pointed out that, at the time the telegram was written, the death sentence" bill was before the house.
 "So representatives are more i'm portant than senators at this time, he wrote Barton. The senatorial committeeman smiled grimly and chewed on their cigars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
SCHOOL TEACHER
 RESCUED GIRL

Quincy, Mass, Aug 20-(UP)- A Boston school teacher was cred ited today with having saved the life of Miss Helen Davidson, 16- year-old Quincy beauty queen who became exhausted while swimming off Merrymout beach here yesterday.
 The girl, who gained wide pub licity last winter as result of @ dispute which followed her se- lection as queen of St. Moritz, col lapsed from heat exhaustion and heart disease, officials said, while swimming 100 yards off shore.
 A companon, 15-year-old Helen Mason of Quincy, held Miss David son above the surface uutil Frank Kenney, 45, brought the uncon- scious girl ashore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20

of a democratic corporation coun- sells office in the City Hall who was advising a g. o. D. registrar He continually objected to Attor- ney Scully's whispering to Regis trar Taller.
 At the outset of the meeting he informed Registrar Taller and At torney Miller that he raised the question as to the eligibility of the latter to sit as the representative of Chairman Palomba. He then objected to the reading of the peti- ton filed by Publisher Pape asking the removal of MT. Dunais from the z. O. D. primary list and then asked why Chairman Palomba was not present. Attorney Cassidy ask ed what law there is to give him authority to name deputy when he, himself, could sit in. His ob- jection to the reading of the peti- ton of Publisher Pape was over ruled by Registrar Taller.
 old z. O. D. steam Roller.
 The old <, 0. D. steam roller then began functioning, bearing out the report that Dunais did not have a chance.
 'I sec that court procedure does not prevail here" remarked Attorney Cassidy as he felt the pressure of the Pape-repGblican steamroller. Attorney Miller and Registrar Taller then went into a "huddle". Attorney Cassidy then objected to prompting from Attor- ney Miller who, he declared, was sitting just as "an ordinary citi- zen" and not as q duly qualified representative of Town Chairman Palomba.
 Cassidy Refused to Answer
 Upon suggestion from Attorney Scully, Registrar Taller asked At torney Cassidy If he was planning future action in the DunaiS case. |. Attorney Cassidy declined to an swer the question. Once more the Faller- Miller huddle took place and a statement was made by At torney Miller afterwards to the et- feet that as a member of the bar and so forth and as a member of the republican party he was quali- fled to sit in the case.
 Forget Some Titles
 Following Attorney Millar's s statement as to his qualifications Attorney Cassidy said that the deputy of the X. O. D. town chair man had forgotten to say that he was a notary public, a justice of the peace, missioner of the superior court, former tenant of mine," a. member of the governors footguard, and a graduate of Georgetown.
 "You gentlemen are forgetting what you are trying to do." declar- cd Attorney Cassidy. He continued by stating that today's procedure was a move to read a long lived re-
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difficulty of administering such an untried levy. The new estate rates increase those at present ef- fective, beginning at two per cent on net estates or more than $40,- 900 ranging to maximum of 70 per cent on that part of an estate above $5O,000. Gift taxes are hiked to three-fourths of the new estate tax rates.
 Harrison said the total yield of the bill would be $265,0O0, 900, but from that would have to be deducted 15,0O0,000 because the conferees retained provision which exempts donations to char ity made by corporations provided such a donation does not exceed five per cent of net income.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
WOOL MARKET.

Boston, Aug. 20--(UP)-There is fair demand for Ohio and similar strictly combing 56s, S-s blood wool at 32 cents and for strictly combing 4Ss, sos, 1-4 blood wool at 30-31 cents, grease, accord ing to today's report of hte U. S. Agriculture department.
 The supply of good Ohio wools is reported to be limited. Sales of fine Ohio Delaine have been closed at 31-32 cents and fine clothing sold for 24-25 cents in the grease. Limited quantities of Ahio and sim liar strictly comblng 5Ss, eos, i 9 blood wools are selling at 31 cents, grease basis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
Grains Joir, AdDance, While Cotton Rallied
War Babies Were in Demand Before Utilities Took
 FoId-COppers Were Bid Up Much Higher

Uniter Corporation was the most active issue on the board, being near the previous close toward the end of the session.
 Heavy dealigs were also noted in American Water works, Chrysler, General Motors, Kennecott, and New York Central,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20


 0chwellenbach quoted from the record to show that private serv- ice companies of Hopson's had net incomes of $3,1S7,064.0l from 1929 to 1893.
 And all of that went to the Hopson family" asked Schwellen- bach.
 Tt didn't go to anybody else, " snapped Hopson, smiling.
 Schwellenbach read figures to show that for several years dur ing this time, there were no divi- dends paid by the Associated Gas and Electric Company.
 Schwellenbach questioned Hop son concerning the mushroom ex- pansion of the Associated Gas and Electric Co.
 The companies issue of Class A stock expanded from about 100000 shares to 4,737,249 the end of 1929. Hopson pointed out that the physical properties of It's subsidi- aries were expanding at the same time.
 Schwellenbach tried to get Hop son to admit that he had shown in the books profit of $22,000, 900 in the transfer of stock from one hand to another"
 Hopson insisted the $22, 900, 900 was "a mere bookkeeping item"
 liant it true. MT. Hopson," in- terrupted Black, that you and Mir. Mango made a profit of $l7,903, 900 in 1929, of which $12,561, ,0o0 was derived from sale of Class A stock 10 the General Gas and Electric Cop
 No that isn't true" Hopson said. We wound up with no pro- fit whatsoever"
 Plaintlvely. Hopson observed that it was difficult to answer 'only yes or no when you gentlemen ask about these complicated ques- tions."
 Only Want Facts
 we only want facts" Black said.
 Black forced Hopson to say that for several years A. G. F. showed losses In It's income tax reports to the government, while 1t showed profits in reports to stockholders
 Hopson explained that reports to tai losses. which were in the re- stockholders did not include car - ports to the government.
 Hopson Is Warned
 Chairman Hugo l.. Black. facing the round utility man who sat glumly before the committee read scathing statement in which Hopson was informed that the committee intended mo longer" to tolerate his behavior.
 Black declared:
 This committee has been very patient with the witness H. C. Hop- son. 1t has not yet pressed the charges of contempt which are pending before the senate. It has during four sessions afforded him great latitude in answering ques- tions. The committee is determined that 1t will no longer permit the practice of this witness of evadine questions by making speeches or criticism of the committee, or by asking other questions, or by going far beyond the scope of the ques- ton in the answer, and by continu- ing to talk after he is called to or der"
 Hopson, holding telegram he had been reading, sat in silence as Black continued:
 Answers with Facts
 ''The committee is interested in ascertaining facts on specific ques- tions and intends to Ii mtisihtw tions and intends to limit this wit ness to answering questions with facts. The witness Hopson Is now instructed that this rule must be followed by him. His failure to dc so will necessarily result in the im- mediate presentation Of additional contempt charges to the senate.
 ''lt K hoped that no such action Will be necessary. but the attitude of the witness has made it neccs- esary 10 consider the question and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
NEW YORK CURB MARKET

Keep in touch with the Demo. crat Want Ad Page and you keep in touch with opportunity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20

Get what you need - Advertise what you don't need on the Gas. sified Page.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-20
HOPSON FAMILY
 MADE CLEAN UP

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
SEVENTEEN GIRLS TEAMS TO SETTLE
 CHAMPIONSHIP

The play-off for the Connecticut championship of girls amateur bas- ketball teams will be iheld in Hart ford.
 The dates will be March g, 16,, 23. The site will be the gymnasium of the Wed Middle school with the first game getting under way at 7:30.
 Three games will be played each night. The leading teams in the thre divisions of the Northern Con- necticut League will appear on March with the first and second teams in each division meeting. It will be an elimination tournament.
 In the Central division the Col linsville Rhymers and the Colts will play. In the western division the Watertown and Winsted tossers will meet and in the eastern divi- sion Hazardville will play South lWnidsor.
 The final standings of the leagues follow:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
GOOD GOLF
 BiU KiSh

There are more 'eDON'TS'' in golf than there are in any other avocation in life. Here are a few helping DONT'S for the average beginner:
 Don't hurry-either before the game-during the game or after the game-other- wise you will contract the habit.
 Don't hurry your stroke : Time is of greatest value to the impact.
 Don't mind who your op- ponent may be.
 Don't watch your opponent You are playing your game; let him play his.
 Don't worry about your caddy; he may be an irritat- ing little wretch; but for eighteen holes he is your caddy; accordingly.
 Don't lose your temper about anything whatsoever. If you lose your temper you lose everything-self-control, self-respect and, or course, the hole, and probably the game.
 Don't watch the pair be- hind-even if they drive into you. You can complain after wards.
 Don't experiment = unless you are in desperate difficulty.
 Don't talk. If your oppon- ent talks, don't listen to him ledge away from him.
 Don't listen to your caddy shut him up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
Britt Won Title
 With One Punch

Fall River, March 1-(UP)- Frankie Britt of Fall River be- came New England boxing cham pion last night when he won a split decision over Harry Devine of Worcester in their 12-round title bout here.
 Devine held a clear-cut edge up to the 11th round when Britt floor ed the champion fo ra nine-count. Devine never fully recovered from the blow, and Britt following up the advantage, swarmed all over him for the remainder of that round, and the last one, to turn what appeared almost certain de- feat, inao a victory.
 Britt weighed 145 3-4, and De- vine 141 1-2.