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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
NEW ENGLAND TRADE.

Boston, Dec. 21-(UP)-New Eng lands business volume during 1885 has been 10 to IS per cent greater than in 1894, President Winthrop |. Garter of the New England Council said in year-end statement today.
 For the first time in six years, he pointed out. business activity in this section has shown a better than seasonal increase during the autumn.
 The councils index of general business activity reached 86 per uer cent of normal in November, next to the highest point reached since August 1881.
 "The prevailing sentiment of business appears to be one of growing confidence, and business improvement is well distributed throughout our economic structure" he said. Farm income has in- creased substantially, industrial productioncontinues to rise, main- taining the upward trend which started in the early summer. Retail trade is substantially better than last year with Christmas business reported the best in number of years. The volume of freight car- loandings has shown a health in- erase and the earnings statements of many lines of business are en- couraging.
 Tt has been pretty definitely eS- abolished that there is an accumul- ated need for new housing and there is reason to believ that con- strucvtion and particularly home building, will show reflnite porgrass in 1896. Given improved conditions in the durable goods industries and 8 substantial increase in construc- tion activity, along with the better conditions already noted in other lines, 1886 should be for New Eng land year of graually increasing business volume, decreasing unem- ployment. and more favorable busi- ness earnings"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
Both Sides Claim
 Some Big Victories
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to march under the cover of dark ness through difficult and little known territory.
 Under Italian Control.
 The enemy territory for more than A miles beyond the Italian defences is under italian control on account of the patrol action carried out by Italian armored cars and native troops used to guerilla warfare.
 personally accompanied one of the armored on 8 night. Recon naissance, proving to myself that the zone was free of enemy groups although it is possible they fled and took cover when they heard the cars coming.
 Thirty Italian Dubtas (native sol- diers) succeeded in throwing an Ethiopian camp into disorder by g surprise attack. After eluding the sentinels, they penetrated to the camp and then opened fire, killing many. After the first period of panic, the Philippians gathered their forces into two columns of 200 men each. The Dubats retreated, harass- ing the Philippians with rear guard actions until they reached their own lines without losing a man.
 Families, with their stock and belongings, from the tribes of Sciaveli and Digodia, continued to arrive ot Dolo to submit to the Italian authorities. They said they avoid the seizure of their stock. were fleeing from Ras Desta to avoid the seizure of their stock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
BLIND SENATOR .
 HOLDS HIS OWN

Washington, Dec. 2l-(UP)-Doc- tors reported possible slight im- provement" today in the condition of Sen. Thomas D. Schall, R., Minn., but the blind legislator still was un- conscious in Casualty hospital as result of serious injuries suffered Thursday when he was struck by an automobile on the Baltimore Washington highway near his Ma ryland home. Brain, bone and stomach specialists examined the vigorous New Deal opponent last night and reported in formal bul- letin:- Senator Schall is still un- conscious and his condition is se- rious, although there is possibly a slight improvement in his general condition"
 Struck Down In Street
 The senator was struck as he at- tempted to cross the busy highway on the arm of O. l.. Leen, 8 clerk in his office. Leen also is in the hospital. suffering from scalp cuts, minor bruises about the legs and body, and a possible brain concus- sion. Schall has fractured skull and left leg and internal injuries.
 Six physicians held frequent con- sultations but refused to publish any bulletins containing more than a brief statement of his general con- dition.
 
 Mrs. Schall At Side
 Mrs. Schall remained by her hus- bands bedside. She was cheereo by friendly messages from promi- nent churchmen, politicians, ano colleagues of her husband. Doctor. said Schall may remain unconscious for several days and still rally. They are anxious to remove him to an operating room for a closer diag- noSis, but it was said too much dis t,irbance at this time might be dan- gerous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
Stocks Regain Their Stride After Decline
More Attention Was Paid During Week to Foreign i, Developments World Silver Markets Shaken

Ethiopian peace plan.
 Silver metal continued to sink un- til the New York price touched 5l 3-4 cents, of nearly 14 cents an ounce from the recently prevailing quotation. The London silver price declined even faster than New York. In Montreal silver futures continued theor decline. The Bombay market was closed.
 Secretary of Treasury Morgenthau said the government was continuing silver purchases, in producing coun- tries such as Mexico and Peru. That was sufficient to bring 8 substantial recovery in silver issues, led by U. & Smelling. The latter also was helped by action of directors in ordering a dividend of $5, against 8 in 1884 American Smelling resumed divi- dends with @ payment of 70 cents for the latest quarter.
 The entire steel industry now is operating in the black, according to experts. Therefore there was i'm. provement in purchases of steel shares. Demand for automobile steel was swelling orders. This was favor- able for motor car shares and they were bid up. Some motor equip rnents were high CT.
 Rails and utilities about held their own. Oils were little better. Stores shares responded to glowing reports on retail and wholesale sales. Radio corporation was the most heavily traded issue, rising to 8 new high.
 Westinghouse Electric gained on outlook for 8 pickup in heavy indus try purchases. General Electric was firm. Farm issues were steady. Chemicals were mixed with Allied down sharply. Coppers met profit taking an dthen came back. Silvers were higher late in the week and made up nearly al learlier losses.
 Wheat netted small gains while cotton was irregular an dsugar was steady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
ChrysIer Carried To Highest OF All LeUeLs
Trading Gained Great Momentum, as Blocks of I50O0
 Shares Appeared-Many Issues Went High

York Central and Northern Pacific made fractional advances. Utilities followed rails. Demand was noted for building issues, some of the chemicals, motor equipments. The latter had gains ranging to. more than points in Cluett Pea body.
 American Telephone closed at l52, up 7-e. U. s. Steel reached 45 7-8 and closed at 45 3-4, up 3-8 after touching AS 1-4. Westinghouse Electric closed at e4 3-4, up l.
 Bonds were quiet and irregular. Cotton futures turned more active near the close with near months up sharply. Wheat Steadied while corn firmed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21

Josef Israels, II, of New York, new ly named publications counsellor of the Ethiopian government.
 Israels is a son of the late Mrs Belle Israels Moskowitz, friend and adviser to Alfred E. Smith, and was himself a press agent for Smith.
 He said that the emperor and Colson withheld their plan because the big powers were working o:1 plans of their own.
 The emperor, Israels asserted, was ready under his own plan to give Italy that portion of Ethiopia be- tween and north of Adigrat and Aduwa, and a large section of the Ogaden country in the south. Tn addition, Israels said, he would &C., cept league supervision of Ethiopia and open the country to develop. ment by foreigners. But he would not grant Italians preponderant in- terest. In return for his concessions the emperor would ask seaport either ASsab, in Eritrea, or Zeila, in British Somaliland.
 Israels estimated that American newspapers and press associations have spent $l.00O,000 in covering the war. He predicted the early with drawal of most reporters fro mEast Africa because of lack of exciting developments and the difficulties of collecting and transmitting news.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
By JAMES ROHRBAUGH United Press Stan Correspondent

Dessye, Ethiopia, Dec. 2l.-(UP)
 Ethiopian forces are striking in force against Italian positions along the northern front, inflicting heavy losses on the fascist legions and sweeping them back, Emperor Halle Selassie reported today.
 Ofhcial Ethiopian announcements set the Italian losses in two attacks at $50 men while reports of further battles in other sectors of the front estimated that the figures might mount as high as 600 casualties. Ethiopian losses were lower, it was said.
 The most important Ethiopian victories were gained by Ras Ayaleu in the western Scire region of the northern front. Enda Selassie and Edaga Chek, two Italian posts, some 30 miles southwest of Aksum, were captured in a surprise attack by Ayaleu's forces which have been entrusted with defense of the west ern frontier.
 10 Tanks, 28 Machine Guns
 In the capture, Ayaleu's men seized large quantities of war ma terial including 10 tanks, 28 ma chine guns, two automobiles, two camionS and quantities of ammuni- ton. The Ethiopian communiqucS claimed that large numbers of Ital- ian Askari (native) soldiers sur- rendered voluntarily and that seven white officers had been captured.
 Fierce fighting was known to be general along the northern front. It began on Dec. IS, when Ayaleu captured his positions where he now is consolidating the Ethiopian strength. Frequent skirmishes are occurring northward and westward of Makale and the Philippians ap- parently have launched 8 definite offensive all along the northern line. striking by surprise and relying largely on their irregular fighting tactics for success.
 Heavy Bombardments Although no reports were made public here concerning the Ogaden front, advices were received report ing heavy bombardments of Ras Desta's forces in the Dolo region. Desta has been concentra ting Ethiopian troops in that sector for days, following the Ethiopian suc- cesses in driving Italians back from their advanced positions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21

tContinued from Page 1.) day. Next day the fans awaited the inomentarily unpopular umpire, blocking his path to the park gate. Rigler went to a railroad siding which bordered right field, and standing atop cattle car, declared the game forfeit to the visiting Cluh.e
 a'"N Began Work In 1906
 Soon he had signed to umpire the National League. and served from 1906 to the time of his death ex- cept for the year 1923 when he de- voted all his time to his side line, development of oil land leases.
 He served as an advisor on ath- 1etics at several universities, not ably the University of Virginia where in 1910 he was athletic di- rector.
 Rigler was popular with officials of,the National League and highly respected. He did not use profan- ity, and was extremely moderate in all personal habits. His home was inr'North East, Pa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
BRITISH SHIP IS
 .. SAFE IN HARBOR

Bsston, Dec. 21-CUP)-The Brit ish freighter Seven Seas Spray, which yesterday rammed and nearly sank Boston lightship, wes tied up attn East Boston dock today with a $20,000 federal libel bill holding her. in port.
 T1e process, brought Ly U. s. Attorney Charles w. Bartlett, was filed on behalf of the -'ltship. The freighte.', slight repairs on which were to be completed today, must remain here unless it's owners, the Good Hope Steamship company of Cardtffff, Wales, post a substantial bond.
 Meantime, the lightship was at a Quincy dry dock with a hole in ship on position, the rammed ves- its port side. With another light sel probably will be out of comr1is- sion for several weeks.
 Captain Ernest Snow and seven members of the lightship crew es- capped injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
PROBE OF NAZIS,
 COMMUNISTS

Washington, Dec. 21 - UP) - A broad investigation of communist and Nazi activities, far beyond the scope of the last house inquiry, was an indicated aim of various con- gressional leaders today.
 The demand for a new probe by the house committee Investigating American propaganda followed revelation by eco Director Robert Fechner that communistic mimeo- graphed leaflets had been distrib- uted in various eco camps.
 Fechner, in 8 letter to Committee Chairman John w. Mccormack, d., Mass, said:
 "In a few communities, notably Connecticut and California, there have been repeated distributions of the usual communistic mimeo- graphed leaflets but there is no evil dence to indicate that enrollees in any Civilian Conservation Corps camp paid attention to these leat- lets"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
BY ELMER c. WALzER United Press Financial Editor


 New York, Dec. 2l.--(UP) .-The stock market closed the week to- day in @ rousing demonstration oi strength that carried Chrysler to its highest level since 1929 and sent aVaiation shares up to more than 3 points.
 Trading gained momentum. Blocks of 100 to 16,OO0 shares appeared The largest was in Consolidated oil at Il up 1-4 and its high for the year. Dozens issues made new highs Aviation shares were outstanding performers, aided by outlook for a general worldwide airplane build- ing program. United Aircraft soar ed 3 1-4 points to new high al 28. Douglas reached a new top al 43 1-2 up IA points also.
 Demand for Chrysler Corporation was a last hour feature. Word went around that directors would meet next week to act on a three fol one split in the stock. It rose from 88 1-2 to it's high since 1929 at 90 up 2 points.
 The whole market developed a strong tone. Trading increased Steel shares were lifted higher Oils were active. In addition to the giant Consolidated Oil block there was one of 5000 shares in Socony Vacuum which sold at IA. up 1-8.
 International Nickel turned &C., tive in a higher copper division Anaconda and Kennecott were ur small amounts. Silver shares were firmer.
 Railroad issues came back. Un- ion Pacific, Southern Pacific, New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21

(Continued from Page 1.) and terrain with which they are faced, they now confront an in- creased campaign of guerilla war fare by Halle Selassie's medieval hordes. Ethiopia today and through the last week has been striking ct Italian posts along the northern front and with considerable success.
 These harassing tactics are ideal from the standpoint of Ethiopia, military strategists agree.
 Therefore, despite Britain's eag- erness to safeguard it's position as Italy's main sanctionists foe by en- listing an encircling ring of Medi- terranean allies, the conflict has re- signed itself to a large extent into an African territorial war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
THOMAS HEATH
 WAS ACQUITTED

Bridgeport, Conn.,. Dec. 21-(UPl Thomas Heath, New Rochelle, N Y., who was fined $75 in Newtowr police court for allegedly hitting his former fiance, Miss Beatrice Nie- meyer, College Point, L. l., on the nose, has been acquitted by com- mon pleas court jury.
 The incident was said to have taken place Sept. at the summer cottage of Miss Niemeyer and her fcster-mother, Mrs. Selina Niemey- CT, at Lake Zoar. Heath, 1t was charged, resented Miss Niemeyer leaving ..-, room during a discus sion and after forcing her to return struck her on the nose and made it bleed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
|D'CICC0 WILL AID GRAND JURY
Former Husband of Incl. ma Todd Sends Word
 to Los Angeles

Hollywood, Dec. 2l-CUP) Pas quale Di Cicco, former husband of Thelma Todd, offered to cooperate with the Los Angeles county grand jury today in its investigation of the screen actress death. Tn Q tele- gram to George Rochester, foreman of the grand jury, Di Cicco said: New York papers carrying you have .subpoenaed me. In event this is true I can be reached at Delmon. ico Hotel. Regardless of informa. tion to the contrary, be happy to cooperate with you in any way can" Rochester said he would ask Di Cicco to appear at hearing Monday If his testimony definitely is needed"
 Margaret Lindsay, film star, also was summoned to appear at the grand jury hearing. She was Di- Cicco's companion at 8 Trocadero cabaret party Saturday evening when Miss Todd attended another party at the same place. Di Cicco's name was injected into the monox- idle gas death of his former wife at the coroner's inquest when Ro- land West, her friend and partner was asked if he knew she intended leaving him to resume relations with Di Cicco. West apparently was astounded Butre gained control of himself and said, "leave me? She couldn't, we were partners"
 A police guard was maintained at the home of Alex Hounie, head waiter at the Trocadero, who re- ceived threat that he would be Kidnapped if he testified.
 Federal agents were reported con- ferring on Hounie's receipts of the threat on a postcard sent through the mail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
PAGEANT TO BE
 STAGED SUNDAY
Union Church Members to Be Directed By Miss
 Ethel ZigIatzki
OAKYlLLE
Correspondent: Mae Willa Babin
 1877 Wstertown Avenue

"A Christmas Pageant" at T:3O o'clock tomorrow evening will be given at the Union Congregational church under the direction of Miss Ethel ziglatzki who is using both cloirs. Those acting the parts are as follows: Joseph, H. J. Ande; Mary, Miss Marjorie Florian; Kings, H. T. Shaw, Ralph Florian, Ralph Clinton; Shepherds, James Florial1, Ellsworth Leach, Edward Ranslow; Children, Joyce Baldwin. Janet Snyder.
 The offering will be for the bene- fit of the music fund.
 This pageant will take the place oe regular intermediate Christian Endeavor society meeting. The en- tire parish and the public are in- vited.
 Christmas Parties
 The annual Christmas parties of the Sunday school groups of All Saints church will be held at the parish hall this afternoon and ever- ing. The Juniors will meet at 5 o'clock and the seniors will have their get-together at ' o'clock. There will be gifts of oranges, can- dy, etc., for all of the children.
 The flower committee of the Con- gregational church will meet at the church this afternoon to decorate the edifice. The committee consists of Mrs. Fred Jackson, chairman, Mrs. James Newell, Mrs. Walter Dixon, Mrs. George Thompson, Mrs. Frank Ball, and Mrs. J. P. Trecio- kaS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
By ELMER c. WALzER Ff,.skea praur EfranmOaa1 rSafa

NeW York, Dec. 21--(UP) Stocks tegatned their equilibrium this week after Q further decline. The net re- suit was about zero with volume lighter.
 Business news had favorable as- poets with the outstanding feature electricity output which set a new high record, but more attention was paid to foreign than to domestic de- velopnents. These included further repefcuSsions in the world silver markets, new decline in the franc, andsA downfall of the Hoare-L,Aval
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
TaUerras Close:
 Christn1as Day

In an effort to have employees spent an ideal Christmas with their folks at home, scores of large grills, restaurants and taverns about the city will be closed tight Christmas Day. Among the larger ones sus- pending business Wednesday will be Rocco DiOrio, Bank street restaurant and Waverly Inn in Cheshire, the Brass City Grills, Patsy Browns, Am chor Grill Murphy's, Wackie, Lakeside, Long Acres, and Elks Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
BODY ON TRACKS

Norwalk, Conn.,, December q - (UP) Railroad workmen found the body of Frederick J. Ives, 39, Bridgeport, former seaman and member of a Bedding Transient camp, on the tracks near the depot here last night. He had been run over by train as it pulled into the station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
PARENTS GET AWARD

Marseilles, Dec. 21.-(UP).-The Academy of France yesterday awarded a 10000 franc ($1,320) prize to M. and Mime. Marechal, parents of II children, for their augmenta- ton of the population.
 Today a tax collector seized the prize money for tax arrears.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
Peace Plan of Ethiopia

Paris, Dec. 2l.--(UPl Ethiopia has a peace plan of her own, pre- pared three months ago by Emperor Halle Selassie an1 Everett A Col son. his American adviser. 1t was asserted today.
 Authority for the statement was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
ROY ATWELL IS
 FREED BY COURT

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec. 21-(UP) Superior Court Judge Ernest A. Inglis has refused to hold Roy Att well, stuttering stage and radio comedian in contempt of court for failing to pay his wife SIS Q week alimony pending hearing of her divorce charges of cruelty.
 Counsel for Atwell. now in Holly wood, said he intended to file a counter suit and had been unable to pay the alimony installments be- cause he has been unsuccessful in negotiating a lcng-term contract,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21

Paris recent Office Equipment Show was well attended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
VETERAN UMPIRE
 ]: RlCLER IS DEAD

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
STATESMEN WILL
 BE MORE CAREFUL

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21

DOW JONES AVERAGES
Evening star., 1935-08-15

Job Agencies Controlled.
China has a new law to control all
agencies.
Evening star., 1935-08-15
GIRL B|CYCLIST
HURT IN TRAFFIC
Accident Is First Serious
One in Several Days-NeW
Low in Arrests.

The first serious traffic injury in
several days occurred late yesterday
when a colored girl was struck by
an automobile while riding a bicycle.
Meanwhile traffic arrests for week
day period reached a new low for
the "a hours ended at 8 am. today
with a total of 180, 16 below the
previous minimum. Forty-seven of
these were for speeding.
The colored girl, Georgianna Halla-
way, Is, of the first block of o street,
Is in Gallinger Hospital, suffering from
q back injury, cuts and bruises. Xrays
were to be taken to determine whether
she has spinal fracture.
Driver Is Arrested.
Sam Berardine, 38, of 1406 North
Capitol street, driver of the automo-
bile, was arrested on a charge of reck-
less driving and released Under $500
bond. The accident occurred at First
and Decatur streets, police said.
A 17-year-old colored youth was in
tured early today when an automobile,
reported stolen, in which he was rid
ing ran into three parked automobiles
in the l400 block of Florida avenue
while being chased by Policeman S. I.
Creech of the Traffic Bureau. Creech
said the car was travelling between
60 and 70 miles an hour at the time
Of the accident. The officer fired sew
eral shots at the car in an effort to
stop it, he said The driver ran from
the scene after the crash and escaped.
The youth vas unconscious when
taken to Freedmen's Hospital. Sub
seouently he was found not to be seri-
ously hurt and transferred to Gal
linger.
Child Is Injured.
Mary e. Tucker, 6. of 3l41 N street
was treated late yesterday by the
physician driving the automobile which
injured her in an accident in front of
her home
The driver, DR. Joseph Horgan. 2741
Brandywine street, took the child to
Georgetown Hospital, where he is a
member of the staff. and treated her
for cut over the eye and bruises.
DR.. Horgan said the child was play
ing tag and ran into the side of his
machine.
Mary ireland, 3. of 2l6 Seaton
place northeast. suffered cuts on the
forehead yesterday when an automo-
bile in which she was riding was in
collision with a bus at Eighth street
and Pennsylvania avenue. She was
treated at Emergency Hospital.