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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
Andrew ". Mellon Facing
 Income Tax Euasion Trial

Pittsburgh, Feb 19-UP)-The intricacies of Andrew w. Mellon's financial transactions and wide- spread holdings were to be barred here today for governmc cntal scru- tiny in an effort to prove the gov ernment has no claim against his 1891 income.
 Truckloads of records were ready to be hauled to the special session before the board of tax appeals, which Is hearing the government B suit for $3,O00, ,0eS against the for mer secretary of the treasury. That amount, Attorney General Homer $. Cummings claims, is due from 1881. Mellon. on the other hand, insists that the government owes him q refund of $139,045 for that year.
 Frank ]. Hogan, prominent Washington attorney, spent most of yesterday in outlining how the Mellon family "unselfishly built the very foundations of Pittsburgh, and MT Mellon himself was ever ready to answer the call of his country in time of need" Such a man, Hogan declared, "could scarcely be suspected to deliber- atcly conceal true facts from that government which he. loves and has served so we'll"
 Hogan revealed that Mellon planned to- make the nation gift of his $19,O00,000 art collection which includes some of the worlds finest masterpieces. The collection will be housed in museum to be built in Washington. '
 Government attorneys, headed by Robert H. Jackson and r. R. Shearer. outlined reasons for their huge, claim. They said many of Mellon's stock sales were mot sales in substance" but transfer of holdings within his own family in order to evade the taxes.
 some of his securities" Jack son said, "came right back to him after 30 days, and others passed right on to a family corporation he had created for the purpose of receiving them.
 He never parted with control of his stocks, nor lost to himself any benefit from their ownership. He went through the elaborate forms of sale, it IS true, but they were Iifeless formalities to create record on which he could claim the privilege of exemption from tax"
 Mellon has charged that the present proceedings are part of a political persecution" campaign against him.
 Mellon's income during the per- iod he was secretary of the treds- ury was more than $1OO,OOO, ,00O, 1t was shown at the hearing, and during those years he paid income taxes of $12,423,796.
 The government was expected today to delve into mysterious "Ac- count Number 48", carried with Il brokerage house under the name of H. M. Johnson, Melons conil- dential secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
LocalD.A.V. Chapter
 Plans For Conventions
State Department Session in June National Meeting in
 New Haven in JuIy-R Rehabilitation Officer Here

Commander Leon +. Ham will head Waterbury's delegation to the state department convention of the Disabled American Veterans in New Britain on June G, z, and 8. At this important session delegates to the national D. A. V. convention which will be held in New Haven In July, will be chosen. On the ten tative committee appointments for the state convention are the names of former state Commander John J. Mulligan and Commander Ham. Other Waterbury delegates are ex- pected to be similarly honored.
 First announcement as to the convention program was made public to-day. On the evening of June 9th the state executive com mittee will hold session and "iron" out various propositions to be suD- mitted to the delegates. On the evening of June 7th a military ball will be the attraction. Election of officers in the morning, the usual spectacular convention parade in the afternoon and the banquet in the evening will feature the closing day. Hotel Burritt has been de- signated as official headquarters and it has been announced by the committee that no solicitations will be made for the souvenir program to be issued in connection with the festivities.
 Plans for attendance at the con- vention will be made at a meeting of the local chapter in K. of P. hall this evening at o'clock. Ma tional Rehabilitation Officer Ed ward Kelly of Meriden will attend to-night's session and will outline a number of important rulings made on veterans compensation legislation. A committee will also be named to make arrangements for an Easter holiday party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
JURY RECEIVES | DENNISON CASE
Wife Charges Breach of Peace, NOn-SuppOrt, in
 Action Tried To-day

A verdict on the case of Harry E. Dennison of this city, charged with breach of the peace. and non-support was expected to he reached by q jury fin the common pleas court by mld-afternoon to- day. The case was tried this morn- ing with arguments of counsel pre- scented at the noon recess. Judge Edward J. Finn's charge to the jury was postponed until after the noon recess.
 The charges are preferred against the accused by his wife who testified her husband has failed to comply with q previous court order by which he was 10 pay weekly for support. She also said that he assaulted her at her home on Cherry street. october 26. 1883, when he broke the little finger of her left hand.
 Prosecuting Attorney William J. Larkin, Jr. is presenting the states case. Attorney George J. Crocic- chia defends the accused. The case is one that was appealed from a city court decision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
World Finance Aided
 Bv Decision On Gold
Markets of Europe Strengthened as Are Those of
 United States-Brings Peace Out of Chaos

president of the Netherlands bank: T am convinced that the supreme courts favorable decision will fur ther financial peats. one may as- sume that American gold policy will follow the same lines as here- tofore, thus assisting the possibility Of further international delibern- tions."
 Belglum-Louis Franck. gover- nor of the Central Bank: "The de- cision certainly is all for the met ter. It means that no new stun. bling block will be put in the way of stabler International monetary relations"
 Basle, Switzerland-Leon Fra ser. American president of the Bank for International Settlements (thc reparations bank). said ne was not surprised but that ne thought President Roosevelt would have overcome his difficulties even if the decision had been unfavor- able.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
By ELMER C. WALZER United Press Financial EdifOrl

New York, Feb 19.-(UP)- Stocks today declined fractions to 2 points from yesterdays close and were down 1 to more than 6 points from the highs made when the su- preme court decisions were an. nounced in the third hour of trad ing yesterday.
 Sagging tendencies increased in proportion to the increase of bills introduced in congress which got into full swing after an apparent Hull during the gold clause uncer- tafnty.
 Those who bought stocks yester- day disposed of them today. Vol ume, however, slackened and prices sagged late in the session more from lack of demand than for any amount of selling. Railroad shares went back to within a few points of their recent lows. while utilities made new lows. many of them low records. Industrial issues. with few exceptions, also were depressed. The market opened fairly active and some issues increased their gains Of the preceding session. Sales in the first hour were ESQ., 900 shares, the largest first hour sA "Ol O ilOHIIl. IDlOCkS OI 1000 to 2,3O0 shares appeared.
 Dealings soon quieted down and decline set in. Commodity markets followed stocks down. Bonds were irregular with railroad issues low CT. The feature in the latter mar ket was a rise to record highs in a long string of United States gov- ernment issues. Some of the Li- berty bonds declined on talk of refunding.
 Foreign markets firmed before the New York opening, but soon lost their snap. In foreign ex- change markets, the dollar re- sumed it's rise after q decline yes- terday when the gold decisions were announced.
 In the stock market, new lows were made by Consolidated Gas, North American and United Cor poration Preferred stock. The lat ter touched 22 off 2 IA. Others lost smaller amounts.
 In the railroad group, Atchison , touched 46 where it was off 0 point from the previous close and off 6 1-2 points from yesterdays high. Losses of fractions to more than Q point were noted in New olh SSutIul, T tllDSylNdHld, 1ITodL Northern, and Union Pacific. United States Steel lost more than a point and declines of 1 to 2 points were noted in U. $. Smelt- ing, United Fruit, J. c. Penney, Dome Mines, Chrysler, American Can, Case, Bethlehem Steel, and Johns Manville
 A few special issues moved up- ward against the trend and made new highs for the year or longer. They included Eastman Kodak, Fairbanks Morse issues, Brooklyn Manhattan Transit. Interborough Rapid Transit, Daniels Mid Hand, and Briggs Manufacturing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
Closed Higher

London, Feb P)-Amer- ican stocks closed sharply higher on the London Stock Exchange to- day after lively buying touched off by yesterdays decisions of the U. $. supreme court in the celebrated gold clause cases.
 News of the rulings reached London yesterday after the stock exchange closed, but wild excite ment in transatlantic trading in the Street" market foreshadowed to-days developments on the ex- change.
 Pennsylvania Railroad closed at 24. against yesterdays 22. U. $. Steel, which was 36 3-8 at yester- days close, rose to 38 1-2 to-day. At that level it met heavy profit taking, but held most of the gain in strong support and finished at 38
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(Continued from Page 1.) that he (Robbins) would be re- warded,' asked Bradley.
 "Only If what I said was such an intimation," Kraemer replied. And 1 don't think 1t was.'
 Offered No Job
 "Did you offer him job?"
 "I did not"
 "And I'll tell you something else that hasn't come out bcfore,' Kracmer volunteered. Robbins told me he had been approached several times before"
 Kraemer said after he was in- troduced by Leonard, "I asked Sen. Robbins If he would consider voting with the democrats. ] thought something had to break and I told Sen. Robbins the demo- crats should organize the senate " Kracmer sair Robbins told him he was pledged to vote as q unit. 'I told the senator that If ] were pressed to vote as unit l would do it but there was soon to be another caucus and he might be released from that obligation. 1T would appreciate 1t and l know all the other democrats would appreciate It." he said.
 Reporter fin Trouble
 At the beginning of the hea"- ing Moses Berkeman, Hartford po- litical reporter. refused to reveal to he committee the source of his information concerning the re- ported transaction.
 Robbins. he said. confirmed the
 ok nk tn LA publication.
 Bradley insisted he divulgc the source of the report.
 "Slnce the story waa confirmed the rumor and did not object 70 the publication.
 Bradley insisted he divulge the source of the report.
 "Since the story was confirmed by Robbins" Berkeman replied heatedly, "I don't think it's neces- sary to mention the source" Sen Raymond J. Devlin, mem Der of the committee. interrupte cd. is'We arc entitled to know the source of this information" he told Berkcman.
 ,"This would be a violation of q strong ethical principle the re- porter replied.
 "Do you refuse to disclose it'' Devlin asked.
 "Ycs, refuse"
 tDevlin reminded the witness that he could be compelled under the statutes to disclose the wantei names but Berkeman held his ground.
 Without intimating what It's next course would be the committee ad- 3oarned the meeting after Kraem. er,s testimon and declined to issue q statement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
NEW PROJECTS IN
 PUBLIC WORKS

Washington, Feb 19- (UP)- Public Works Administrator Har- old l.. Ickes today said q prelim- mary survey has uncovered $4,- 900, 100000 worth of new potential public works projects.
 Ickes said 29 state PWA engin' eers listed 10.700 specific projects totalling $I.000.000,00. The remain. ing 10 states have until March to file their inventories.
 PWA has pending, he added $t, 1000, 100000 in federal projects and $2.00O, 100000 in federal projects filed with PWA prior tc Feb. 28,. 1884. Ickes gave no de- tails of specific projects listed ir the $4.O00, ,000,000
 Ickes announced allotment oi $3,120,000 to the Indianapolis Rail. ways, Inc, for rehabllitating it' street ear system. purchasing oi buses and trackless trolley cars ant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
Buyers OF Yesterday
 Were Sellers To-day
Market Opened Fairly Active-SOme Issues Increased
 Gains-Dealings Were Very Quiet

Buying orders poured into both the listed market on the stock ex- change and into the oces of the lover the counter" dealers, where a huge business in treasury bonds is transacted.
 Demand included issues having the disputed gold clause and those fioated on a non-gold basis. Yes- terday the latter only advanced in response to the supreme courts rulings in the celebrated gold clause cases.
 Among those selling at the high est prices since their ssucs were Treasury 3 3-4s of 1946-56 at 1O9, Treasury Ids of 1944-46 at 105.1 and Treasury 1-1Ss of 1949-52 at 104.15. Home Owners Loan Corp. and Federal Farm Mortgage Corp. bonds, which have been issued since abrogation of the gold clause, showed agins ranging from 6-32nds to 11-32nds of a point.
 All sold at either record highs or new 1885 peaks. Liberty Bonds. however, did not participate in the rise, hodling around last nights closing levels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19

London, Feb 19-(UP)-Eur- 0pe's financial centers reflected re- lief today over the momentous su- lDreme court decisions on god bonds.
 Immediately after news of the supreme court decisions, the pound rose to $4.S9 from $4.S6 5-tc. There was excitement in the after hours street market. Nickels rose one point. Fractions. Canadian Pa- eific, United States steel and Amer lcan Celanese were strengthened New Yorw Central rose 6 points to 2s 1-2; Pennsylvania 4 to 3G: Atchison to A.
 The pound opened today at S4.S9, level with yesterdays after hour quotation.
 By the time the gold price was fixed the pound had recedcd slightly to $4.88 5-8. Gold rose 8 cents an ounce to $34.89 1-2 at that equivalent, with the sterling price I42 shillings 10 pence. up three pence from yesterday. The pound WhS SA'ol O-o VhSh 1N"s days price was fixed.
 Today's gold sales were Go7S,0oO f1,847,002) as compared wlth g258,0O0 ($1,257,42O yesterday.
 A spokesman for one of the olG five banks saw the decisions as big tonic to London as well as 70 the United States. This seemed the general view in all financial centers, here and on the continent
 As to stabilization of currencies the spokesman forecast that the decisions would advance discussion but might not advance stabflization itself in that President Roosevei: has power still to devalue the dol lar to 50 per cent of it's old value The war debt problem was seen as another difficulty.
 Even those who had foreseen a decision against the government expressed satisfaction that difficult ties which such action might have entailed were avoided.
 Berlin Likes It
 Berlin, Feb 19-CUP)-Finan- eiaI men today welcomed the su- premc courts gold decisions.
 The view was taken that the decisions meant replacing of ex- isting uncertainties by a clear cut aituation, and hence that favorable repeercussions could be expected in the international financial mar ket.
 Relief in France
 Paris, Feb Financial experts here in the unofficial capi- tai of the gold standard nations coscerned themselves with the fact rather than the implications of the U. s. supreme courts gold decisions today.
 Newspapers devoted many col urans to the news, but gave little space to comment.
 That relief, expressed as soon as the decisions were known. was the main reaction-as disposing of a. problem of great moment. re- gardless of the manner Of dlspo- sition--was confirmed today.
 In after-hours trading yesterday the franc strengthened as against the dollar.
 From 1920 francs to the dollar (e.6S cents a. franc) the quotation became 15.1O (6.62 cents) upon news of the court decisions.
 Francs opened at 15.09 (6.67 cents a franc). today.
 Brokers cabled heavier buying orders to New York, anticipating a rise in Wall street.
 Experts expressed belief that markets generally would be stronger because of the ending of uncertainty.
 Comment from other gold stand ard capitals was:
 Amsterdam - l.. J. A. Tripp,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
St. Joseph's Holy Name Bulletin

There arc two red letter days this week. The first Is Thursday, Feb Fl. when the St JOscph's Holy Name bask- etball team will invade Hart ford to play a return game against the Holy Trinity alum mi, after being defeated on their own floor on Feb s. Tine Holy Manners feel confident that they'll bring the laurcls back to the Brass City. The second rcd letter day is George WashingtOn's birthday and possibly a day of celebratiO for the Holy Namers If they defeat their opponents. Buses will be chartered to transport those who wish to sec this game. The Holy Trinity root CTS enjoyed themselves as guests of the local society and those planning 10 attend this game can expect n cordial welcome to the Capitol City. Further particulars will be available at tonights meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
Druggists To Fete
 New Commissioner

A testimonial to William J, DunpiIy, president Of the Wat crbury Druggists association and newly appointed pharmacy commission will be held at the Elton Tuesday evening. MarcI, 5th. Invitations have been ex- tended to Governor Wilbur l.. Cross. who named Mr DunpIiy to the state commission and tO LicutcnaDt- Governor Frank Hayes.
 Members of tho local drug. gists' association are arranging the dinner party in recognition Of the honor given to Mir Dun phy by the states chief exccu. tive. The list of invited guests. speakers and musical program Of the event will be announced later.
 The committee of arrange. Incnts includes: Alderman John w. Bender. chairman: Thomas Mccarthy, Paul Kun- kcl, Isadore StOIl, Gene Bea. dlc, John Czesky and Louis Rrla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19

(COntlnueU rom rage l.)
 He secuted the advisability of having recourse to diplomatic rather than legal channels, because most governments themselves had rcpudiated their gold obligations.
 "If the committee favors indivi- dual action," he said, ''it might sue one of the United States companies such as railroad whose bonds are held by British investors. If 1t sues the government, 1t could only be through the court of claims, With the governments consent
 France Will Refrain
 Paris, Feb. 19-(UP)-France decided officiaIly today to refrain from trying to collect payment Tn gold on United States gold-clause obligations held here and amount
 Leading banks, including the ing to millions of dollars.
 Bank of France, acted under ofii-. clal directions and refused to han dle claims of clients who hold American gold certificates and have asked the banks to obtain payment on the former gold basis at $1.69 to the present dollar.
 The French government itself, which once had considerable hold ings of Liberty Bonds, has disposed of them. There are heavy holdings of United States gold certificates in France, but 1t was understood the banks have been advised not to handle claims, for payment at the former gold rate because 1t might affect Franco-American re- lations.
 Despite the loophole afforded by the Supreme Courts ruling, the French government decided to pay at the full gold rate, the interest on S45 100000 of French seven per cent bonds foated in the United States. while municipalities which fioated loans inthe United States have been instructed to do like wise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
TRANSFERS AIDING
 MUTUAL AID FUND

Mutual Aid fund receipts were greater than expenditures during the past week. according to the treasurer's report submitted at yes- etrday's meeting. Expenses of the fund have been lessened as a result of the transfer of many of the Mu- tual Aid workers to the EZRA. Re- ceipts last week were $8,594 and expenditures $6,597. with a balance of $24.438. Expenses were as fol- lows: $4,453 for wages: $3O6 for food; $547 for clothing: $555 for fuel; $5O3 for insurance; and $320 for sundries. A total 827 persons was given work. 59 direct relief and 92 were given food and lodging at St Johns parish house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
NEW RECORD MADE
 BY CHESHIRE COW

A new official record for produc- ton has been just completed by a Guernsey COW owned by Judge Frederick NJ. Peasley of Cheshire according to advices reaching Wa terbury. The COW is now entitled to enter the advanced register of the American Guernsey Cattle club. It is two and half years old. Her name is Blanche of Nutmeg Farm. S39407 with production of 12658.9 pounds of milk and 694.9 pounds of fat in Class r.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
AGREEMENT FILED

Donate Paternostro of 7S Griggs street will receive $13.34 in settle- nfent of his compensation claim agafnst .E. Fl. Coon of Woodruff avenue according to finding hand. ed down today by Commissioners James M. Lynch. The claim was based on fractured Anger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
ALUMNAE MEETING

An important meeting of S' Mary's Hospital Aliimnae Associa. tion will be held this evening al 8:30 o'clock at the Nurses Home Plans will be made fer coming so- cial events to be sponsored by the organization. Miss Bessie Shea wii preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19

A large granite monument. bear ng set of Highland bagpipes in bronze and g repica of the Mac pherson coast pf arms. has been erected on the grave at Newton more, Scotland, of John MacPher- son, champion piper of Scotland and unveiled to bagpipe strains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
Bonds Are Boominr

New York, Feb. 19-(UP)- United Press government securi- ties swept to record high prices on the bond market today in a by the removal of the gold clause uncertainties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19

The St Joseph's Holy Name Fife and Drum corps will resume it's regular weekly rehearsal on Wednesday, Feb 20, after two weeks recess. Terrence O'Con- nor, the instructor, has real treat in store for the boys boys. The St Joseph's or the junior unit will meet at G:30 o'clock and the senior or the Holy Name unit will meet at 7:30 o'clock. The place of meet ing will be the 'old St Joseph s school
 The st JOscph's Holy Name
 society will gather tonight at
 7:3O o'clock In the auditorium
 to hold its regular monthly
 meeting. The guest speaker
 will bc Rev Francis Shugrue,
 formerly Of Waterbury. He
 has selected a subject that
 should bc if interest to every
 man In the parish.
 The St Joscph's twelfth annual concert will be presented under on Sunday, March 8. A two act DldV VIII De part Ol the cNctiub : program. There will be dancing from to 11:45. Music will be fur nished by Nobert Alexis and his Young Melodians.
 A Kube's dance sponsored by
 the Holy Name and Children
 of Mary societies. wII take
 place on March 1. Music will
 be furnished by II. BrinkmaD
 and his 11-piece orchestra.
 The Holy Name soclety's next communion will be on next Sun day. at the s o'clock mass. The members will meet in the old school hall from where they will march to the church in body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
NEW BONUS PLAN
 WAS PROPOSED

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FRANK KRAEMER
 DENIES BRIBERY

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BRITISH BOND
 HOLDERS TO SUE

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