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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
Labor Leaders HaDe Faith h Ro0seDeIt
President Green, Speaking for Other Union Heads, Says "Fie Is Our Hope and Our Strength, But
 Is Surrounded By Bad Advisers"

terpreted as serving notice on the federatoin that 1t could not dtc' tate administration labor policy.
 Almost at the same hour A. r. of L. President William Green an- nounced the IT executicc council members would seek G conference with President Roosevelt soon ito pay their respects and discuss their common problems"
 Faith in Roosevelt
 The International Labor Union leaders, Green said, have full con- fidencec in the president. He's our hope and our strength" he continued, "but he is surrounded by advisers out of sympathy with the aims and purposes of ore ganized labor"
 Among the subjects for the pro- posed conference will be unem- ployment, MIRA and its contlnu. ance, social security, and the pub lic works bill. On the latter, la- bor is battling to have relief works paid prevailing wage rates in their communities.
 The council also would like to lay before the president, Green ootNy AIo Ah6AobOANO uHSh AhOA ASP resentation for labor on the re- covery board, on MIRA code auth. critics and administrative boards.
 Presidential advisers referred teo by Green included Richberg, de- nounced by labor for ignoring its demands for abolition of the Vol. man board from which the auto mobile union affiliated with the A. F. of l.. previously had with drawn.
 President Disagrees
 Clarifying his position on con- tlnuance of the WSiman board, tho president wrote Ogburn he could not agree to the latter's view that the board was Q board of arbitra- ton. created by the industry and organized labor as parties to all agreement to avert a threatened strike.
 "The board was established by the government" MT Roosevelt said. Pointing out that 1t was "created for the benefit of all cm- ployers and employees in tho in- dustry," he said it's annulment would place the government in the position "of preventing employees from voting instead of fulfilling It's promise to afford them a full and fair opportunity to exercise the right"
 MT Roosevelt declared the board is responsible to the president and 1t is for him to determine whether 1t Is fulfilling its duties and how long 1t should be continued. He noted that the authority under which 1t was set up expires June 16.
 Ogburn's letctr argued that since the federation has withdrawn from the automobile settlement, the agreemenht was ended, the action naturally terminating "the exist ence of the board"
 He asked that automobile work CTS might exercise their rights un- der the code structure to submit section TIA complaints to the Ma tional Labor Relations board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
BY ELMER c. wALzER

AAANAAa(AAAA New York, Feb. G.-(UP)-The creeping decline continued on the Stock Exchange today. Declines fo fractions to a point were sufficient to send the Dow-Jones industrial average to a new low for the year; the rail average to q new low since 1893 and the utility average to a new low since 1882.
 Lack of demand rather than sell- ing pressure accounted for the de- cline the same as in recent se- sions.
 Some foreign buying of carriers came into the market today and arrested the decline in the respec- tive stocks purchased.
 Among the railroad stocks to make new lows for the past year or longer were Atchlson, Delaware & Hudson, New York Central, Pennsylvania, Southern Pa c fife, Southern Railway, Missouri-Kan- sas-Texas perferred and Illinois Central.
 American Telephone was de- pressed to 103 off l IA point. Oth- CT communications saged and the utility list was fractionally lower. The utility average came within 16-1OOths point of the record low made in 1892.
 American Can was among the issues to show a small gain. A few other issues either held at the previous close or made small gains.
 Tn the industrial list, American Can at todays low was off only l 1-8 from last weeks close; Chry- sIer off 7-8 Du Pont off 2 1-2; Gen. eral Motors off 1 3-8, and U. $. Steel off 2 3-8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
Recalls Days As Boy Scout;
 Congressman Sends Message

There will also he a national broadcast by President ROOse. welt, from the White House, on Friday evening at S:4S. Troops of the council will as. sclnblc at their meeting places to Iistcn-ln on this broadcast.
 Church Observance
 Sunday, February 10th will be observed by scouts attend. ing church In observance of the day.
 MT Arthur D. MarstOn Waterbury Council of Boy Scouts of America, Inc, 20 East Main street,
 Waterbury, Conn.
 My Dear Mir. MarstOn:
 I am very glad to join In cOngratuIating the Waterbury Council of Boy Scouts of America On the occasion of their twcnty-hfth anniversary. Your work in training boys in the duties and opportunities of citizenship has been invaIu. able to the country and It's continuance and extension will be one of our greatest assets In assuring the future wcll- being of the nation.
 As n former member of the scouts in Waterbury, it gives me particular pleasure tO hear Of your continued prog. ress and to extend my best wishes for the future.
 Sincerely yours, Signed:
 J. JOSEPH SMITH. .JJS:A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06

(Continued from Page l.) ed by the full committee but even with those changes the measure still was satisfactory from the White House viewpoint if 1t could withstand assaults still to be made upon 1t.
 The entire republican member ship of the committee, with the exception of Sen. Peter Norbeck, R.. S. D., voted for the dole" amendment.
 At ono point in the committee 'D., $. C., rushed out of the room and telephoned the White House.
 He later engaged fin animated conversation with Sen. William Gibbs McAdoo, D., Cal, and Me- Adoo rushed to the committee room and cast the vote which brought the tic vote and the amendments defeat.
 Sen Ava E. Adams. D, Colo. who proposed the "dole" substitute, warned the committee that a drop of even few points in govern D, ent bonds would impair the cred 1t of the government. undermine banks and bring financial distress tbrouGhout the country.
 Such condition might be brought about by continuation of governments heavy expenditures, Adams warned.
 When the vote on the dole" substitute was rst taken it was ap- proved. 9 to 8. Three senators did not vote, however, and when tho recount was taken the vote stood 10 to 10. The proposal to write into the bill a provision requiring the pay ment of "prevailing" wages on pub l!c works projects did not come up for consideration today. The committee approved n change in the bill to eliminate the words "relicving economic malad- justments' from the list of the bilfs general purposes.
 It also approved a change speci- flying that the public works shall be "of Il type as is or may be author ized by law" This does not narrow the bill to such an extent that con- Ireasional approval of each project would be required, but it would direct the general type of projects to be undertaken.
 As the committee continued its study, republicans directed Il bar rage against the measure in the senate. Sen Warren Barbour. R. x. J., appealed to his colleagues 10 re- sist any action that would delegate aditional legislative activities to the executive.
 Sen Thomas D. Schall. R. Minn. attacked the bill in speech assail- ing federal expenditures. Sen Jessc II. Metcalf. R. k. l., injected the bonus issue into the relief situation by proposing an amendment which would require preferential treatment to veterans In appointment of all receiving funds or wages from the proposed SA RR0 OOO OOO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06

The Ashley Club, that civic. minded, active organization which has drawn to It's membership many of the city's outstanding citlzens, last night carried on its annual elections at the Tavern Grill and Poli's theater amid deluges of ora. tory that nearly drowned the mem. bers and in many cases put out the campaign cigars which had been distributed. When the smoke of battle and of the cigars had cleared away. leaving once close friends ready to speak to each other never again, 1t was found that the presi. dency of the high-intentioned Ash ley organization had gone to Mor' timer Joseph Connor, known be- fore his elevation to the august post. as Mert Connor the only many present wearing a tuxedo.
 "New Dealers"
 Members of the Old Guard fac- tion. which had bitterly opposed President Connor's candidacy, were heartbroken when their leader, Harmon Amos Gen1ot, Of the Simsbury Genlots. went down in defeat before the well-oiled New Deal machinery of Marty Bowes, Ed Fitzpatrick, and Larry Silver man. To the tune of resounding boos by the opposition, President Connor was inducted into the office. He immediately launched into a stirring defense of his New Deai- CTS against charges of bribery in gaining votes, drawing red herrings across the trail hnd making gem eral nuisances of themselves. The now president hotly denied the not-so-silently intimated claims that his wearing of tuxedo was a play for the votes of members unacquainted with his wiles
 It was a session typical of the glorious traditions of the Ashley Club, for 1t reeked with argument, invective, mud-slinging and allied arts. Members showed affection and admiration for other members by addressing them briefly, bltingly and personally, in the good old- fashioned Ashley style.
 "HOncst Amos"
 The election still leaves a few problems for the Ashleyites in it's wake. It was brought out that Harmon Genlot, who for campaign purposes last night was billed ns "Honest Amos", had elected him. self president for the past eight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
AGREEMENT NOT
 YET HARMONIOUS

Paris, Feb 6.-(UP)--Conflict- Ing interpretations of the French British rearmament agreement in- dlcated to-day 1t marked just the beginning of a long. difficult ef- fort to consolidate European peace and was not, in itself. 6 decisive victory for pacification. French interpretation was that the agree ment bound France and Great Britain to defend each other by means of the proposed air do- fense league.
 A British foreign office spokes" man denied that Great Britalh would conclude an anti-Germ"A defensive alliance with other nh- tions if Germany refused to acc cept the French-li British proposa ', In Berlin, the government nw~il- cd further word from London or Paris while the French and i'rltl"l governments awaited word from Berlin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
HiGH SCHOOL NOTES

A meeting of the Crosby Art club was held today fin room SO6 under the direction of Miss Edith Patten.
 Plans for forthcoming produc' tlons will Dc discussed at meet. ing of the Senior Dramatic club. Mask and Wig" to be held to- morrow under the direction of Miss Marie DacDonnell of the faculty.
 Miss Florence Turnbull, instruc- tor of girls athletic activities at Crosby, will give n demonstration of hit pin baseball at the annual mid year meeting of the ConDecti- cut Physical Education association to be held Friday and Saturday in New Haven
 Miss Turnbuli will also demon- atrate badminton and girls bus ketbali at the junior and senlor high school girls session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
Small Declines Continued To-day in the Market Session
FIGHT TO BREAK
 THE WOOD WILL
Step.Daughter Has Begun Suit to Gain Part of
 S2,OOO,OOO

Boston, Feb 6.--(UP)-Indica- tions of a bitter fight to break the estimated $2,O0O,OO0 will of the late John c. Wood of Chicago and Exeter, N. r., vice-president of the International Harvester company. were based today on a brief pen- ciled note which Wood is taid to have written on a New York hotel stationery seven years ago. The fight to break the will was started by Mrs Mary G. Powless, q step daughter, formerly of New York city, who came here from Hollywood in behalf of herself and her 18-year-old daughter, Gene vieve. Counsel for Mrs Powless intends that Wood cared for Mrs Powless and her daughter for many years and intended they should De cared for after his death, as indicated in the penciled note.
 Wood died last Christmas day in his native Exeter. According to counsel for Mrs Powles. Wood drew up a will in Chicago seven years ago, leaving & substantial sum to her and her daughter. A month after Woods death. a new will was brought forward, greatly reducing the bequest to Mrs Powless and naming his 70.year- old sister, Mrs Flarence E. Wood of Exeter, chief beneficiary and ex- ecutrix.
 The original will is said to have beQueathed $35,000 to Mrs Pow. less and $5,000 to her daughter, while under terms of the new will, Mrs Powless is left $1,000 and her daughter $4,000.
 Mrs Powless revealed she had rec ceived documents from officials of the International Harvester com- pany which included the brief pen- oiled note.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06

Local Boy Scout officials at the council office have received letter of congratulations from Congressman J. Joseph Smith on the occasion of the twcnty.nfth anniversary or the Boy Scouts of America.
 Mir Smith was q former scout in A troop connected with the Y. Nj. C. A. in 1917. He was a member of the troop long enough to have qualified as . second class scout.
 The Boy Scouts of America in a nationwide program are celebrating their Anniversary with many activities.
 Boy scout week beginlng Friday, February Sth and cnd- ing February 14th will include troop mObilizatiOns, with spc. ciaI programs, father and scout banquets, and troop demonstrations to which par. ents and friends are invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
BY LYLE 4: BRooKovER

NOUAGI9u GEC0D GN44A SOHhG8NbAStb4AGnhtl J
 Washington, Feb 6-(UP)-Sec- ertary of Labor Frances Perkins was authoritatively reported today as decidedly irked over the part taken by Donald R. Richberg, re- covery co-ordinator, in negotia- tions which led to renewal of tho automobile code. She was almost completely ignored during the nee gotiatoins.
 This added new note of dis- senion to the bitter controversy between labor and the adminis- tration over the refusal of Prcsi. dent Roosevelt to abandon the Wolman automobile labor board and the decision to renew the automobile code. President Roose- welt himself had assumed full rec sponsibility for continuing the board, but labor kept up it's fire against Richberg, tntimating it wished to force his resignation.
 Miss Perkins was said to have learned of the automobile code re- newal at a White House reception after the announcement had been made by Richberg and the recov- cry board.
 Miss Perkins to Talk
 Miss Perkins planned to appear to-day before the American Fed cration of Labor executive council in session here, ostensibly to talk over labor standards and legisla- ton. The federation is in open revolt against the administration renewal of the automobile code.
 The White House made public last night an exchange of corres- pondence between the president and Charlton Ogburn, A. F. of l.. counsel, which generally was in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
FLOYD HAMILTON
 HAS BEEN CAUGHT

Shreveport. La., Feb G.--tUP)-- Police and federal agents concen- trated here to-day after tho cap- lure yesterday of Floyd Hamilton and believed they were closing lh on Raymond Hamilton. his broth CT, and the southwest's No 1 bad man. Search for the fugitive bank robber and killer had spread fanwIsc through northeast Texas. northwest Louisiana and southwe9t Arkansas to-day.
 Sheriff r. R. Hughes of this city said officers believed Hamilton was "holcd up" somewhere in tfc territory. Floyd Hamilton was captured as he prepared to board a bus. Unarmed. he surrendered without n struggle. Sheriff R. A. Schmid of Dallas, with two depn- ties. returned the prisoner to Texns shortly before midnight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
''New Dealers" Upset
 Reign Of Honest Amos
But Pickle Asheyites Reserve Choice Bronx Cheer for SuccessOr-UncIe Harry BOisterOusIy Acclaimed

years by casting a ballot for him. self. Flushed with the victory. the New Dealers were today think. ing of asking for a recount of the vote for several years of the Gen. lot dynasty.
 Ashleyites from far and near (far being East Main street, near being Exchange Place) gathered for last nights meeting of the clan, the first of the winter, brought there by the spirit of Ashley, that unquenchable lame that has blazed so long. It was the first of several such meetings to be held during the winter and spring months.
 The Guest of Honor
 o, yes - the purpose of last nights gathering was 0 testimonial in honor of Harry Devorken. "Un- cle Harry, of radio fame. An entertainment program was broad' cast over WATR from the stage of the Poli theater from l to z a. m. The election followed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
BAPTIST CHURCH
 GUTTED BY FIRE

Modford, Mass, Feb G.-(UP)-- Fire wrecked the 57-year-old First Baptist church and threatened the Medford Equarc business district early today. Loss was estimated at $75,0O0. Bremen from Somer- vile. Maiden and Arlington sup plemented the local force. and the blaze was confined to the church.
 The fire apparently started near n heater in the social hall in the basement. Soon the entire wooden structure was enveloped inhames. the reflection was visible for many miles ns the 80-foot steeple burned. The Rev c. Harry Atkinson, the pastor, who lives< next door. di- rected frcmen in fescuing valuable from ono part of the church. Sev- eral firemen were affected by smoke but all remained on duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06

A. RiBnt.
 O. And you didn't see then either? A. No.
 c. What did you do? A. Why 1 went up and examined the attic
 An argument over whether Mil | Ter saw u window in the attic ell sued, and then Miller was turnet over to Reilly for redirect.
 o. Now that pipe you said vol didn't see. what was that? A Thta's an air pipe. It's vent.
 c. The pipe you saw the watcI run down was In the broom closet A. Right. So when l sees the hole to MT Hauptmann--
 What he said to hauptmann was objected to and the witness wal excused.
 The next witness called was Theron Main of Warsaw, New York.
 Q. (By Mir Reilly)-In 1884 were you in New York? A. No.
 c. In 1933? A. Yes. He said he went Into New York on August 2, 1883. He was in the trucking business and had load to deliver. On that date he went into bank and saw Isidor FisciI there and spoke to him. Later he went to q restauran, and once more saw and talked tc Pisch.
 c. Did you see this man dc anything with money? A. He gave the waiter n $20 bill. c. Was 1t q greenback or a gold l .A.1 A kun u c. Did thls man contact you after you left the restaurant? A. Yes. O. What did he say?
 The states objection was sus- tained.
 Main said that Fisch had many gold notes. but he could not Shy how many. c. You saw n picture of Fiscl | in the Buffalo Evening News? A Yes.
 c. And you connected him with the man who showed you the gold notes? A. Yes. c. And you came here to tes- tify? A. Yes. WilentZ cross examined. c. (By Wilentz)-A $20 gold note would have q green front and q gold back? A. Yes, or vice. versy.
 Wilcntz handed the witness q note.
 c. There's no doubt you Saw the gold note in that restaurant? A. No.
 o. You saw the bill? A. Yes I got 1t eventually.
 O. Where Is that bill now? A. [ cashed 1t near Troy.
 c. You saw 1t then and looked at 1t thoroughly? A. Yes.
 0. Haven't you read in all the newspapers thaht there wasn't q Lindbergh ransom bill with. yet low back to it? A. No.
 Q. Don't you know that nono of the Lindbergh $20 gold notes had a gold back but just gold seal on the front of them? A. | No, 1 don't know that. | Wilentz showed the witness sev- eraI photograp phs and asked him !! he recognized them. They were pictures Of Isidor Fiscb. The wit ness said he couldn't say whether | they were pictures of the man he saw in the restaurant or not. c. You won't say yes or no that these are photographs of the man you talked to that day? A. No. will not say. :. Main said he .cashed his check at a branch of the Corn Exchange bank.
 WiIentz asked the witness If the bill he held in his hand was like the gold note he received in the res- | taurant.
 Not exactly" Main replied.
 "I have just shown the witness one of the Lindbergh ransom bills the attorney general said ."That's all." Reilly re-examined. The witness said he read What | was on tho Dill"
 Ut said Pay to the bearer on demand $20 in gold" Main said.
 Wilentz drew from the witness the admission he dld not know Inc name of the mnn he got the note | from.
 "But you remembered his face?' Reilly asked. "YcB," | The Buralo picture of f'isch was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
FIREMAN FACING
 NEGLECT CHARGES

Charges of neglect of duty and conduct unbecoming a member oi the fire department against Pti' vate Patrick J. Costello were for. warded to the office of Mayor Frank Hayes to-day by Acting Chief Thomas J. Cavanaugh. The fireman Is accused of not reporting for duty Monday night.
 The board of fire commission CTS, meeting this afternoon, vii! set q date for q hearing for the fireman, who Is now under sus. pension. The session will be held either Friday afternoon of this week, or early next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
D.A.V.. CONVENTION
 PLANS DISCUSSED

Discussion of the national con- vention to be held in New Haven In July took place at the meeting of the Waterbury chapter. Disabled American Veterans in Pythlan hall last night. Tt is planned to have as many members attend from Wa terbury as possible. Edward kelly of Merlden. national rehabilitation officer addressed the members on DAY. matters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
WOOL MARKET.

Boston, Feb 6-(UP)-only an occasional house is getting any business on greasy combing doTn- estic wools, according to today'e report of the U. S. Agriculture de- partment.
 Fleece wool houses are doing practically nothing. Western grown fine wools are getting a little, scat~ tered demand. Original bag 64g and finer territory wools of bulk French combing staple bring a~ round 67-68 cents, secured basis. Twelve months Texas wools have a limited call at 65-70 cents secured basis. in original bags.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
SOCIALISM" LISTED
 FOR Y.M.C.A. FORUM

"socialism." will be discussed by Philip C. Bralnard. at the central Y. M. C. A. lobby forum, tomor- row night. This is the first of the series of talks on Political Pat terms"
 Fred S. Smith. of the open forum committee. will be in charge of the meeting which will open at S:1b. All "" members are urged to at tend these Thursday forums.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Investment Trust Quotations c. T. CULHANE O., INC.
 0S Center Street

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 Corp. 6% pfd. ...' 13 16 American Founders
 Corp. 79o pfd. .... 13B IT American & General
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 Secs. Corp. $3 pfd. A 48 Shares ........... AZ 5A Associated Standard
 oil Stocks ....... "A oH British Typo InVes-
 tors Class A. coco. .37 'ol Century shares .2O.G3 22.19 Diversified Tru s teo
 Shares B. ........ 6@s Diversified T Il s tee
 Shares c. ........ 2.IS 0'ob Diversified T rus tee
 Shares D. ....... "A 4% Dividend Shares .... 1.l6 l.2S Equity Corp. of Del.
 Dfd. ..''.s Sl H2 oN Fixed Trust Shares A. 7.49 Fixed Trust Shares E. 6.34 Incorporated Inves-
 tors .....s..'. ''lo'lL A''"S Int. Soc. Corp. of Am-
 erica 6go pfd. .... l6b 1Sh Int. Sec. Corp. of Am
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 Shares 1955 ...... 2.12 Second International
 Sec. A. com. ...... Ia "A Second International
 Soc. Gea pfd. ... 35 3S Spencer Trask Fund lS.SS l4.N Trusteed N. Y. Bank
 Shares ........... l.2b 1.fV Twentieth Cen. TIT .. 1.4b B............ B e.so Power shares A. :. 1ON iO% U. $. Flee. Light &
 Power Shares E. .. 1.3S 1.4S L.. $. X British Int.
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