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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16
COP. NOMINEES
 GUESTS OF CLUB
Republican Women to Fete Candidates at Elton
 Hotel Tonight

Members of the republican ticket nominated Thursday night will oe present tonight at the dln- ner at the Elton sponsored by the Women's Republican club. Major John M. Burraii, nominee for mayor, will head the candidates. State Senator E. Gaynor Brennan of Stamford will be the principal speaker and Judge John F. Me- Grath will act as toastmaster.
 The gathering will be welcomed by Mrs. Florence E. Webster. president of the club. Mrs. Lura E. Dutton is chairman of the re- ception committee. With her on the committee are Mrs. Alfred Emmons, Mrs. Rowley W. Phillips, Mrs. Francis Phillips, Miss Irene Dillane, Mrs. Edward Wells, Mrs John Sherwood, Mrs. Frederick W, Palomba, Mrs. Emil Hummel, Mrs Russell Atherton, Mrs. A. M. Lar son and Mrs. Albert C. Taller. Arthur Hebert heads the com mittee on decorations. Others on the committee are: Mrs. Frank Bailey, Mrs. Cora Ross and Mrs James Abercrombie.
 Mrs. Hazel Webster Is chairman of the ticket committee, assisted by Mrs. Frank H. Bailey, Mrs. T r.. Breithaupt, Mrs. Edward Wells Mrs. Gertrude Bowes, Mrs. Leon. ard Weyand, Mrs. Selma Samaha Mrs. Albert Taller, Mrs. Richard LeRoy, Mrs. John D. Wakelee Mrs. Jacob Reiner, Mrs. Joseph Reiner. Mrs. Marion Robinson Mrs. Anthony Petrillo, Miss Mary DeClcco and Mrs. A. M. Larson. Mrs. Harold Manvil1e is chair. man of the notification commit tee which included: Mrs Henry Dews, Mrs. John Wakeley, Mrs Alfred Emmons, Mrs. William Vandercook, Mrs. Theodore Brett. haupt, Mrs. Florence Haude, Mrs James Abercrombie, Mrs. Andrew Larson, Mrs. Edward Wells, Mrs F. U. Anderson, Mrs. Theresa O'Brien, Mrs. J. R. Putnam, Mrs. Harold Senior. Mrs. Joseph Rein. CT, Mrs. George Kingston, Miss Til1Ie Nitkin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16

And they intimate that they have arranged to borrow that fifteen cents as they did the first 3D. O00, 900 and later $500,000 with which they acquired the Nickel Plate.
 Why do the bankers take this loss? They have no choice. The loss is fact. They merely realize 1t and write off the loss. 1n their present situation they virtually control the railroads held by the Allegheny Corporation. But sew erai of these roads are in bank ruptcy. The one the Morgans are most interested in is the Missouri Pacific. While they control the common stock, which is now prac- tically worthless, they are unable to take a free part in the reorgan- ization of the road for the protec- ton of the bonds in which they are more interested. Hence it is wiser to recognize the inevitbale loss on the Van Sweringens, and leave themselves a free hand in the reorganization proceedings.
 But the Vans will be taking A very shaky empire back into their hands. They will need money to keep 1t going. Where will they get 1t? It is certain they are net getting 1t from the Morgan firna and that whatever bid they make they will have to come through next day with cash. In other words, the Morgan firm IS not collaborating with the Van swer- ingens. This is Q bona fide fore closure. Who the angel is may be learned lator. Also we soon VIII see whether there is another Rich mond in the field to talk their far flung properties from them when the bidding starts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16

lines, department stores, office buildings and an array of other properties worth far more than a billion dollars.
 It marks the end of chapter in one of the most amazing epi- sodes in the history of railroad ad- venture. Perhaps 1t marks the end of the story altogether. Will the Van Sweringens buy in the shares which guarantee dominion over vast transcontinental rail- road system? or will someone else beat them to 1t? Will 1t, in effect, merely mark the beginning of another chapter in this extra ordinary story?
 The stopy of the Vans is well known. But 1t is necessary to re- call the first incident in their rall- road career. They bought the Nickle Plate road from the New York Central for $8,500,00O. Terms--S2 100000 down, $850,-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16
Good Evening
STAMPS
sx THE MAN IN THE TOWER

1 have to admit 1 know nothing of stamps Except to stick on my mail; But round about on every side
 It's quite a different tale And when keen collectors get together (Say like antique lovers), There's quite to do you can well believe As to cachets as well as covers. heard of man with thousands of stamps Gro the disgust of his good wife Minnie) From Australia, Labrador, Sunny Spain And even far off New Guinea. 4 Stamps there are for all occasions,
 Not just the simple two or three, Commemoratives that's what they are called, But you couldn't prove it by me- I must admit know nothing of stamps Or philately if you will, Except when posting Christmas cards And mailing an occasional bill
 -Em Elm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16

Observance of French Day" in Waterbury on Saturday was de- clared to be one of the greatest celebrations of its kind in the his- tory of the city. Starting at Q o'clock in the morning with a sol- cmn high mass at the Church of St. Ann, the program included a monster street parade, impressive exercises at the French house in Settlers Village and a dance in the evening at Lakewood. ass
 More than 1900 persons attend cd the mass while in the parade that followed :. more than 1;200 members of local Franco-Amer-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16
FORMER PASTORS
 ATTEND REUNION
6Oth Anniversary of Grace Methodist Church Ob-
 served Yesterday

Members of Grace Methodist church in Waterville yesterday ob. served the 60th anniversary of the parish. Three former pastors and many former parishioners gath cred for the special morning ser vices. Rev. Otto Brand of South Ozone Park, N. Y., former local pastor, delivered the sermon at the morning services. In the evening the sermon was delivered by Rev. Frederick Sawyer of Unionville, al- so former pastor of Grace church. Rev. John Dodson Of Southington, formerly pastor of the, church, was present throughout the day and evening, als0s
 A buffet lunch was served prior to the evening services by the La- dies Aid society of the church,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16
BURGLARS RANSACK
 CREENBOW ST. HOME

Thieves who broke into the home of PhiIo E. Lee, 25 Greenbow street, yesterday afternoon stole an automatic pistol, Q wrist watch, two pairs of eyeglasses and q child't bank containing several dollars. Other articles were taken rom their places but were not removed from the house. Detective Joseph Bender found that entrance had been made by cutting out small piece of glass from a window and opening the catch. The crime was discovered by MT. Lee when he returned home last night after having been out during the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16
GERMAN SUPPER AT
 ST. CECILIA'S HALL

The annual German supper of St. Cecilia's church will be held at Temple hall, oct. 24. according 10 plans completed at q meeting or committees from the St. Elizabeth society and the German Catholic Womcn's union of the church held yesterday in the church hall. The arrangements committee in cludcS Mrs. John Herman, chairman, Mrs. Leonard Gerard, Mrs. Frank ProsL Mrs. R. Riebar and Mrs. J. T. Me- Nultv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16

900 a year till paid. They didn' have the $2,000,00O. So here 1 how they worked 1t:
 1. They took the agree- ment to buy to the Guardian Trust Co. and borrowed $2,- 000,000-the first payment. 9. Organized Nicklc Plate Securities Corp. Issued $2,- 075,000 preferred shares, $12,000,000 common.
 8. Sold $1,575,000 prefer red to friends and bought $500,000 preferred them- selves. Thus got back 3D. 075,000 and paid off loan at bank.
 (. Got $5OO,000 which they subscribed by loan from bank, using new shares as security.
 s. At end had for them- selves $500,000 preferred stock and $10,500,000 of common. Rest of common given as bonus with prefer red. Their investment was zero.
 This Is the pattern of all sub seduent operations, They use,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16
GAME ASSOCIATION
 COMPLETING PLANS

Plans for the clambake to be held September 22 will be discuss cd at q meeting of the Waterbury Fish and Game Association to- night. The association will also be required to take action on the form of permit to be issued to members for shooting on privileged hunting grounds. Andrew J. C0oney will annuoncc the menu for the ciam- bake.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16

Church neOs. . :. The Child Study Group of the First Baptist Church Ou meet Friday night Septem- Der at the home of Mrs Domald Becer, 52 Grdnger street. The Home Missions meeting of tue same church schedued for Wednesday,, September IS, at . D. m. Mrs. Robert TurnbuU and Mrs Phihp ChabOt aciU be hostesses. Graduation exercises Of the Waterbury Hospital Nnrses School aoiu be held at the Waterbury Won,en's Club Friday night, September 2O
 4 Saaple Fdir $ to be held Gt the Second COngre- qationa church October and under the auspices of the Church. Add Department The Church School Of the Second Church wiU reopen the Sunday tolloWin0 the reopemimg of the public schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16

THE wrath of fellow workers and A their families in the silk weav. ing town of Lyon. France. came down on young Joseph Marie Jacquard. when the loom which he had perfected was put into opera tion In the city's workshops. It would throw hundreds of men out If work, the people cried. and the mob stormed the factories. broke down many of the looms and nearly killed Jacquard. ..
 But this aspect of the industyial revolution that spread over Eu. rope in the early 18th century blew over, and the Jacquard loom. which wove patterns into fabrics. soon made Lyon and It's textiles famous.
 For his work. the inventor was made . Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. given pension and allowed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16

the holding company and bank funds to carry on and ended by dominating Nickles Plate, Mar quette, Erie, Chesapeake and Ohio, Missouri Pacific and large number of smaller roads. They Acquired also vast real estate in- terests in Cleveland and else- where, hotels, office buildings, a huge department store, and count less other properties.
 Holding Companies
 Control Stock
 None of these properties was held by the Van Sweringcns di- rectly. They used numerous holding companies. The Chesa- peake Corporation held the shares of tho c. x o. Railroad. But the Allcghany Corporation held shares of the Chesapeake Corpor- ation. This is 0 sample of the entire structure. The money for the Alleghany Corporation was put up by the public when shares were sold by J. F. Morgan & Co. in 1929. But the Vans kept enough of the shares for them- selves to control the Alleghany, The Alleghany controlled almost all of their properties. They con- trolled A1ieghany through several personal holding companies--the vaness Corporation, the Geneva Corporation, the Van Sweringen Corporation, the Van sweringen Company, etc. It is all to intri- cate to make clear in ten timea this much space.
 How much had they made out of all this? No one can say. They took as their share of the Alleghany when 1t was organized 2,25O,000 shares. They sold 672,810 shares at a profit of $23.- 900. Besides that they got in cash from Alleghany when il was formed, in addition to 2,260,. 900 shares, $3s, 900. 900. Crash Brought Them Trouble, Too
 But the Vans had overlooked one thing. All this was built or the theory that prosperity was tt last forever It didn't. It crack. ed up in 1929. By 1930 they wer, heading for trouble. In October 1030, they went to the Morgan for 6 loan. Two loans were ne gotiated. One was made to tn, Cleveland .. Terminal Shares Cor poration for $23,500,000, tn, other to the Vaness Corporation for $16,000,000. This was s$39, 500,00O in all. Later 1t was in creased to $41,000,00. The, used it to pay for various rail road shares they had bought an, owed for. They paid the inter est on this loan in May, 19a1. an' have never paid any since.
 | Interest has been added to tn principal and the whole amour due now amounts to $51,00,00t And 1t is for this loan the Nor gans are now about to sell then out.
 But are they being sold out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16
BY JOHN T. FLYNN

NCOpy1SntS 1DOO, ~ FLA SeEVtCe,
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 NEW YORK, Sept. 16 = On " September 30 a crowd will gather in the old real estate auction rooms in Vesey Street, opposite St. Paul's Chapel graveyard, and wit ness one of the most amazing auctions in history.
 The auctioneer will offer for sale stocks, bonds, notes held as collateral for a loan made by the Van Sweringen brothers of Cleve- land from J. P. Morgan and Co. and several other banks.
 The loan foreclo4ed on is, with interest, $51,000. But the securi- ties held as collateral and offered for sale control railroad proper ties. coal companies, real estate interests, hotels, barge lines, bus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16
WINS SCHOLARSHIP

Joseph Diliberto, graduate of Crosby with honors in tie, class of -1935. has been informed that he is tho recipient of the Jonas c. Clark scholarship of e100 at Clark uni- versity. He will enter the uDlver- sity September 24.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16
AnslUers To
 Test Questions

Below arc the answers to test questions printed or page c.
 1. American author. 2. It Is the largest island of the Philippines.
 2. It is a nadOptatiOD of Whistler's portrait of his mother.
 (. Stefanss0n.
 s. 1898.
 6. An Italian explorer, and companion of Ja SaIic in the exploration of the Mis- sissIppl river. ? .. Galaxy.
 z. Royaiist soldier In the English CiyN war. 2. .Our American COu. sin"
 10. It Is . federal terri. tory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16
PLANT THRIvEs IN BRICKS

west Plains. Mo. (UP)--A snap
 drag .n plant growing out of . bri:k wall hero has aroused the curiosity of local people who are wondering where t gets It's food ] supply.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16

It certainly is remarkable the way the jargon loving Americans can think up names and expressions to take the place of every day remarks But this great American Slanguage of seems to be progressing rapidly and surprising it may it is getting to become regular part of the day speech of even the better educated people, The latest expression far as your writer knows to be passed off the American public is best demonstrated in the following fashion The next time your gas buggys tank needs refueing drive asks "How many just casually remark, 'Dionne Then if by any chance the dumbbe doesn't know what you're talking about tell him very exasperated tones that want five gals It might be well to duck though if said attendant has wrench handy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16

In Shanghai, China, grown-ups who cannot write are taking les- sons from the Kins of the BeIgi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16
Revealing Behind John T. | A Financial Empire On The Auction Block
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trolsof the railroad properties tin- voIved.
 Perhaps the Vans are prepared to make q bid that high. If they do they will be liquidating e51,- O00,OO0 of obligations for around 37,000,0OO and the bankers will have to write off a loss of $44,- 900, ,00O. Thus, once again, as in their beginnings, the Van Swer- ingens will recapture control of their fading empire for . fraction of what they borrowed on 1t and get from under s44,OoO.0O0 of debts.
 Who Win Back Vans in Future?
 The public has lost countless millions in these enterprises, It bought 1,250,00O shares of Ale. gheny at $2O and the shares are now worth $1.50. It bought e72,- 900 shares at $48.50 share. They now hold 1t at $1.50. But the Vans will wipe out the great bulk of their personal obligations for about IS cents on the dollar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16

a royalty on each loom built.
 In 1884. on the 100:h anniversary of ca ua r d's death, at the age of s2, France Is. sued the stam D shown here. in hia honnr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16
fs 1Vtdi '''''' -. Banks Stand 'S44.OOO,OOO Loss

It's total value Is &7,734,342.60 on the market as of today. This is what could be realized If 1t were sold in the ordinary course of business provided the market were not ruined by offering so much. As a matter of fact these shares are, as investments, not worth even that much. Whoever bids $7,7g4,342.60 will be paying q large price. It is difficult to believe anyone will pay that much, save to get or hold con
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16

Here and there George Sullivan, popular Green leaf avenue resident showered with telegrams Fri day from all his friends celebrated another birth day Marty Crean postcards from New York where
 he is working and preparing for the coming school year Marty is an undergrad at Fordham U. Ned Wilson has worked with his fathers contracting outfit this in preparation for hard with the Connecticut State gridders. John McGrath, when taking the auto inspection test with his antquated gas buggy advised tc jack up his horn and car under it. Good point John Timmie Rosa, tiny basketball star of the Central Juniors is working ice and coal truck
 Joe Burns reports that since the acquisition of Ivan Fuqua famous track star at Indiana coach at Connecticut State College he will report to the former Hoosier and his burdens as quarter miller the Storrs track team
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16

Heard in passing. Harold Burnett, tormer resi- dent of tis city and welkmown in Dartnouh circles, 1Oith his partqer Louis '. Hambtn lost the bridge chanpo,ship Of Worcester Last aoeek the cham- pioms being Mr. and Mrs. Charles Word Johnson. The Barnett-Hambm duo aoere just 70 points behind the tite captured pear ago. Incidentally Mrs. Barmet is the former Mae Dolan ot this citv. Hs baby giH at the Neil Horri0ons Yes, sir, Ann Eizabeth born ast aOeek Ben Malomey departs for dear old Vala- eova Wednesday after havir,g made teartA departure from the Dem citg Saturday The only thing the former Crosby flush regretted aoas he absence ot Jimmie Galuin aoho prior to hs vacation had been coacting Ben on the intrcacies of the "sha0".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16
They Borrowed

Or is this all part of a plan to enable them to continue in con- trol? The Van Sweringens say they will be on hand September 30 in Vesey street to bid in the securities. How much will they have to pay? And why an auc- tion? Why not sell these securi. ties in the market?
 Keeps Securities
 From Being Dumped
 There is nothing unusual about the auction. It includes largo amounts of stock. To dump them on the market would demoralize the price. It would also mean the shares would be bought by nu- merous people and break up the control. This way the shares can be offered in blocks 50 that the buyer can buy control.
 What will the Vans have to pay A glance at the stuff of- fered shows that 1t is divisible into two groups. Group one is a collection of notes, mortgage bonds, etc, of various Van Swer- ingen companies. All the notes are in default. They total $27,- 513,107. They are due by com panies which are loaded with proir obligations. The whole batch is worth practically noth- ing.
 The second group is as follows:
 Market Value
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16

Passing glances. .. "Tarzam" McCary, former Crosby gridder, lopimg doUm South Maim street Misses Sally Hemmessy amd Grace Hogom, ever smlimg camdy store proprietor a0o get vote the bestes of the best aohen it to pleasmg service Pete Costigan Lieutenant Costigam to be precise, Lookang very stylish broa0m fall outfit. Framk Phelam ond their voters have been im this far Jack But tery, East End courster, strolmg do,Dm Bamk street effectvey screened behind several days gro,oth of beard Kay CHfford IdylaOood avemue beauty recals to mind tavorite song of ours "Lovey to Look Az
 Ed Curley, Jr, hurryimg hone to dinner. Aoays get the bag potato, don't you Ed?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-16

Barbs If the war fever dies down and times get better the world should be in better shape next year. in fact it should achieve perfect 36. There time doughnuts" meant cinch bet. By now movie
 agnates realize that if unsavory film is passed by censor it will be sensed by pastor The recent army need more money Perhaps the maneuvers should have been termed "the old army game" The New Yorker wow probably failed to enjoy the last couple of stories . Another baby with an amazing vocabulary has been discovered In addition debs the next generation may have to put up with bumper crop of libusers What Germany needs is more humanit-Aryans. New York
 minister asks How many of get more beautiful with age' ORhand we'd say all women above 90 with good senGs of color.
 Good Night
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-13

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-13
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DOmeSficS Downstairs

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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-11-14
Mattresses Inaugurate
New Type Dining Car

BOSTON CAMP The success
of the innovation of colored dining
car Mattresses on the New Haven
railroad three years ago was off
cially affirmed when the latest
type cafe car to be manned by the
girls was put in service here on
Thursday.
The girls operate on just one
train, the Bankers Express, which
runs between Springfield, Mass,
and New York; serving breakfast
into Grand Central Terminal and
dinner out; work only five days a
week on a non-tip wage basis but
are said actually to ''pick up" more
than some Of the walters on the
main line trains, including the fam
ed Merchants Limited.
The induction of the new car for
the Bankers Limited was made
quite an affair; on hand were the
vice president and general mana
ger, the principal assistant gener-
al manager, general passenger
traffic manager, dining car super
of the New Haven rail-
road, and many others.