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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-07
Socialists Show Teeth

Hartford, Con, May 7-UP)-
The determination Of Bridgeport's
three socialist senators. to refuse to
participate in any legislative dis
cussions, until the house had dis
posed of trunkline system high
way bill caused republicans and
democrats to agree today to delay
taking up the two per cent sales
tax bill until Wednesday.
Socialists were said to be pre-
pared to insist. when the measure
came before the senate. to amend
ing so that the five per cent in
terest charge on dividends and un-
earned accounts be included in the
tax.
Also, it was reliably reported the
same group would hold out for dis
position of an income tax recon-
mendation before voting on the tax
measure which is designed to re-
lieve the relief burdens Of munich
/ palities.
All Parties Caucused
Republicans and democrats eau
cused more than an hour, each
agreed not to convene the senate
until the socialists declared their
program regarding the sales tax.
Socialists declared themselves as
non-committal until the highway
bill had gone through the house,
as 1t was one of their major pieces
Of legislation.
Finally, as q means of permit
ting the session to continue. all
three parties agreed on the delay.
Meanwhile the house battle over
the bill began when the measure.
passed in the senate last week. was
submitted by Rep Charles J. Ar
rigoni. republican Durham. on q
favorable committee report.
Before the bill was taken up the
house disposed Of q number OF
other measures.
Disposed OF Bills
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-07

II passed q bill permitting n.
surance companies TO make ioahs
on property up 70 so per cent OF its
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REP THOMS in
FIGHT BUT LOST

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VIM ]. RICNEY
DIED TO-DAY

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STATION WATR In
YANKEE NETWORK

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TRUCK DRIVERS
SEEK TlE-UP

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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-07-19
FLAX GROWING is IN
TERESTING SHO' FARMERS

Farmers of the Eastern Shore are
finding time during their potato-price
dispute to look eagerly to brand new
crop-the growing of flax for paper
use.
G. Walter Mapp revealed recently
that farmers hope to get as much as
500 a ton for the product if attempts
to grow it prove successful. Two
thousand acres of farms in Accomac
and Northampton have been contract
ed for by the American Tobacco Com
pany at the rate of $50 per ton, and
the Champagne Paper Corporation has
contracted for $50 acres.
"The present tonnage price is based
on the cheapest use of flax-It is
claimed that we can grow flax here of
quality that would justify 500 a
tcn," Mr.. Mapp said.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-07-19

County as Alex Emerson, narrowly es-
capped serious injury early last Sun
day morning when he tumbled sixteen
feet into the backyard of his home af-
ter embarking on scientific study of
the window screen problem in the
Emerson Home on Edmondson Avenue
Baltimore.
In the course of his inestigation he
glided sixteen feet into his backyard
when the combination of his curiosity
and set of automatic snap-springs
began functioning on the screen in
unison. He landed unhurt, however,
except for a bruise on the back of his
head
Sergt. Emerson, the child's father,
said he believes young Alexander was
aroused when he rose shortly after 6
A. M, to shave before reporting for
duty. Sergeant Emerson heard moth
ing, however, until Alexander and the
screen crashed in the back yeard.
The child, said the sergeant, had
climbed a four-foot dresser alongside
of the window, and from that vantage
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-07-19
AIR-PLAN TOURISTS
FLY TO CHINCOTEAGUE

A party of four men and mechanic
flew to Chincoteague last week in a
big seaplane from Newark, N. j., in
order to enjoy the fishing Fri
day and Saturday. They were one
hour and forty-five minutes making
the trip from Newark to the Island.
Arrangements for the party were
made by Thomas P. Salley of Rosselle,
N. j., who came by automobile.
During their stay they were
guests at Channel Bass Hotel. They
expressed themselves as being very
much pleased with the fishing
and said that they expected to return
again before the fishing season closes
in the fall.
Those in the party were Major E. E.
Adrian and j. E. Shehan, of Mont
clair, N. j.; w. B. Smith, of Maple
wood, N. j., and P. S. Baird, of Motley,
n. J.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-07-19

Memorial Monument from Mackenzie
Park to Rehoboth. The monument now
stands on the ground supposed to be
the burial place of the Rev. Francis
Mackenzie, founder of Presbyterianism
in the United States. The Rehoboth
church based its request on the fact
that it was the first church founded
by the Rev. Francis Mackenzie.
After a considerable amount of
spirited discussion the Presbytery
voted in opposition to the removal of
the monument.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-07-19

and R. M. Hilton, his partner, had been
taking turns driving, and that they
had driven all night. Dakin said that
he must have dozed momentarily, for
he did not see the truck until after
the collision.
The car and the truck were consid-
erably damaged. and the boys were
cut and bruised. They received treat
ment at the office of DIR. Benson, of
Overlea.
Returning to the scene of the wreck,
the boys found garage man examin-
ing the remains. He offered them
twenty-five dollars for the tires and
parts, and the boys accepted his prop
csition. When last seen they were
moving toward the nearest bus ter
minal to buy tickets for Miami.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-07-19
FROM OUR
EXCHANGES
SHOOTS HIS SON AND
THEN COMMITS SUICIDE

Driven to frenzy when his son left
home to work on the farm of a neigh
Dor, Joseph Greiner, 73-year old
farmer living about mile and half
north of Queen Anne, ran amuck re-
Gently, shot his 20-year old son Au-
gust, and the boys employer, Joseph
Davis, so, and then committed suicide
by blowing his own brains out.
August Greiner received bullet
wound in the leg while Davis was shot
in the hip. The latter was promptly
ordered to Easton Emergency Hospital
by Dr. Robley Hackett of Queen Anne,
Greiner was treated by DR.. j. S. Fifer
of Ridgely.
Following the report of Sheriff T..
Herbert Everett, Coroner j. West
Thompson eemed an inquest on the
elder Greiner's body unnecessary.
Apparently the aged farmer brooded
over the departure of August from
home. On Friday morning he took a
powerful German repeating rifle from
the house and hid it in an outbuilding.
At dusk he again seized the weapon,
walked to the Davis farm and hid in
tall grass.
Without warning he shot his son
and then fired at Davis who was fas
tening his chicken house. The latter,
who is deaf, did not hear the crack
of the rifle and turned to ask Greiner
what had struck him.
Greiner's wife and youngest son
heard the reports and fearful for their
own safety fled to the home of
neighbor, Jerry Mcdonald, when they
saw the elderly farmer returning with
his weapon.
Word of the shooting was flashed to
Centreville. In the absence of the
Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff Louis B. Per-
kinS and Constable Bordley Seward
hurried to the scene.
Unaware of the suicide of the aged
farmer, they were warned by the
youngest Greiner boy against ventur-
ing too close TO the house.
Two lamps were burning indoors
and the officers approaching cautious
ly watched for sign of Greiner. Later
State patrolman A. F. Anderson and
Sheriff Everett joined them.
The officers surrounded the house
and after an hours careful scrutiny
closed in upon it. Patrolman Anderson
then discovered the body of Greiner
lying with the gun across it behind
lilac bushes. The old man had placed
the muzzle of his gun to his forehead
and pulled the trigger.
While Greiner was considered hard
working and thrifty farmer, he was
also irascible. He was native of Ger
many and had moved into the Queen
Anne neighborhood about fifteen years
ago.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-07-19

point had operated the gadgets con-
trolling the springs that held the
screen in place.
After the crash, and while he was
looking through the house to see what
had caused it, Alexander picked him
self up and ran to the kitchen door,
where the policeman found him stand
ing with his hand to the bruised spot
on his head
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-07-19
TWO MIAMI YOUTHS
EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES

Two Miami youths, acquiring a
flivver of ancient vintage, made a
complete tour of the Middle West and
Canada, and returned as far as Bal
timore county before they experienced
any serious difficulty.
Travelling south on the Belair road.
they struck milk truck parked on
the highway near Taylor avenue. A. S.
Dakin, of Miami, told police that he
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-07-19
MAKEMIE MONUMENT
NOT FOR REHOBOTH

DR.. John R. Rosebro, Rev. G. j.
Hicks and A. P. Scott, spent Tuesday
in Newport News, attending meeting
of the Norfolk Presbytery in the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church on the Shore
was represented.
One of the matters discussed was
the request of the Rehoboth, Nd,
church for tn removal of the Mackenzie
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-07-19
TWENTY-ONE MONTHS
BABY IN BAD FALL

Alexander L. Emerson, Jr., aged Fl
months, son of Sergeant Alexander
Emerson of the Baltimore police force,
but better known in Queen Anne's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-30
INSURANCE STOCKS .
 SLIGHTLY HIGHER

New York, Sept. 30-Insurance stocks in the New York city mar ket registered a small improve ment during the past week. The aggregate value of 20 leading fire and casualty insurance issues closed the week at $621.615 900, com pared with $61S,4O2, ,O0O at the close of the previous week, an in- crease of $3,214,000. or. 0.52 per cent. The low for the year, reached on March IA, was $484.- 613,000. The current average yield of the 20 issues of 3.25 per cent compares with yield of 3.27 per cent on September 20. The cur rent market value equlls 1.34 times the current liquidating value com. pared with 1.33 times at the close of the previous week. Combined earnings from underwriting and net investment income equal 6.90 per cent of market value against 6.94 per cent on September 20. Quoted prices for the 20 issues now average 14.5 times their combined earnings against 14.4 times at the close of the previous week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-30
BANK BANDITS
 ARE FRUSTRATED
Gang Believed Led By Al= win Karpis - Guard
 Shot in Battle

Chicago, Sept. 90 CUP)-A gang of bank bandits believed led by Alvin Karpis, public enemy number one, was frustrated by tear gas and bullets today when they attempted to rob tho Univer- sity State bank. Four bank em- ployes. including women, were wounded.
 The general description of the leader of the gang answered that of Karpis. He had scar on one cheek and the usual bravado which characterizes the desperado. Also the gang was armed with three machine guns and shotguns. This led police to believe they were dealing with a formidable. or ganized gang.
 As six of the gang entered the bank one of the clerks stepped on a button which released a flood of tear gas. William Fleming, bank guard, simultaneously engaged the sextet in a gun duel.
 Fleming was struck beneath the heart and may die. Two women and a man. all employees of the bank, were less seriously wounded.
 The gang retreated empty hand ed and leaped into their cars, one of which contained a woman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-30
ENGINEERS ENJOY
 NORWICH MEETING

Several Waterbury members of the American society of Mechan- ical Engineers attended an open meeting at Norwich Inn Saturday. The society's presidential nom inee, William l.. Bait of Philadel- phia, was the principal speaker. w. K. Simpson of this city. re- gently appointed member of the board of registration of engineers, was also speaker.
 Other local persons present in- cluded +. l.. Palatine, chairman of the local section; M. J. Demp- sey. Rupert Perry, J. Roberts and c. w. Rush, Mrs. W. K. Simpson. Mrs. R. Palatine, Mrs. M. J.. Dempsey, Mrs. Rupert Perry, Mrs. C. W. Rush.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-30
NEW YORK BANK
 STOCKS UP 2.24R

New York. Sept. 30-New York city bank stocks reached higher levels during the past week. The aggregate market value of sixteen leading issues on September 27 amounted to $1,457,752,000, com pared with 1000 at the close of the previous week, an in- crease of 31,963,000. or 2.24 per cent. The low for the year, reached on April 30, was $1,226, 175,000. The current average yield of the sixteen issues of 4.40 per cent. com pares with a yield of 4.50 per cent on September 20. The current mar kct value is now 1.19 times the known book value against 1.16 times at the close of the previous week. Based upon current figures the sixteen isseus are now quoted at an average of 13.9 times their known earnings against 13.6 times on September 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-30

ment should proceed to lay down the first yardstick from this great power plant in the form of q state power line, assisted in it's financing by the government, and tapping the wonderful natural resources of southern Nevade," he, said.
 Doubtless the same policy of financial assistance to state au- thorities can be followed in the development of Nevada's sister state, Arizona, on the other side of the river"
 Federal Credit Strong
 The president then assured the country that in spite of the vast spending program, federal credit lis on stronger and safer basis than at any time in the past six years"
 Many states he added. have actually improved their financial position in the past two years. Municipal tax receipts are being paid when the taxes fall due and tax arrearages are steadily de- clining."
 MT. Roosevelt described the na- tion's gigantic works program as q continuation and an acceleration of what has been carried out throughout history.
 No Rules For Usefulness
 No sensible person." he said, 'is foolish enough to draw hard and fast classifications as to use- fitness or need. Obviously for in- stance, this great Boulder Dam warrants universal approval be- cause 1t will irrigate thousands of acres of tillable land and because it will generate electricity.
 But we can say that five foot brushwood dam across the head waters of an arroyo, and costing only a millionth part of Boulder Dam Is an undesirable project or waste of money? Can we say that the great brick high school. costing $2,000,000, is a useful ex- penditure but that little wooden school house project, costing $lO,- 900 Is a wasteful extravagance? Is it fair to approve huge city boulevard and, at the same time. to disapprove the improvement of a muddy farm to market road?
 Add To Assets
 While we do all of this, we give actual work to the unem- ployed and at the same time we add to the wealth and assets of the nation. These efforts meet with the approval of the people of the nation"
 The first part of the address MT. Roosevelt devoted to description of Boulder Dam and the economic and social benefits to be derived by the wide area 1t will serve.
 The president spoke after Sec retary of the Interior Harold l.. Ickes traced the history of the dam and paid high tribute to the foresight and courage of Senator Hiram Johnson, California pro- gressive, in pushing the plans for its construction.
 Senator Key Pittman, Nevada democrat, introduced MT. Roose- welt to the crowd.
 The presidential party also went on an inspection tour of the dam. planning to remain until late after noon when the trip westward to Los Angeles and San Diego will be resumed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-30
 TRAVELLERS TAKES OVER INSURANCE co.

Hartford. Conn, Sept. 30--(UP) The Charter Oak fire insurance Co.,, chartered by the legislature four years ago. Is being organized as a unit of the travellers insur- ance company. it was announced today.
 All of the capital stock of $500, = 900 will be held by the Travelera Fire Insurance company, except the shares held by qualifying di- rectors. The company will start business with $700.000 of paid-in surplus and officers and director, 1t was believed, would be the s me as those of the Travellers Fire Insurance company of which L.. E. Zacher Is president.
 Operations of the new company will supplement those of the Travellers Fire Insurance company which was organized in october 1924
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-30
WATERBURY GIVEN
 $4,43O FOR PARKS

Waterbury is allotted $4,430 for park improvements according to a list of additional WPA projects an- nounced today as having received the approval of President Roose- welt. The sponsors contribution is SHAT. Thomaston receives an ap. propriation of $650 for commun- ity service program at cost of $217 to the sponsor. An appro- priation of $7.575 for storm sewer construction is granted to Water town, the sponsors share to be $5,765. Plymouth is granted $23.- S09 for road improvement, spon- sors contribution, $11, 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-30
R.R. Issues Went DOlOrl
 As Much As 3 Points
Wheat Rise on Chicago Board of Trade Stands Out;
 General List Follows Dip of RsiAOad Shares

steel operating rate by the Amer ican Iron and Steel Institute. The figure for this week stands at sos per cent of capacity. up 1.9 poins from the preceding week, and the highest since February Il when the rate was the same.
 Rising steel operations were as- cribed to better demand for steel from automobile companies. As a result motor shares made a bet- ter recovery than steel issuess Crysler featured.
 Railroad shares came back frac- tionally, but majority closed at small losses. Great Northern pre- ferred and Great Northern bonds, exceptions, registered gains.
 During the course of the day new highs were made for the year in International Paper preferred, Libby Owens Ford Glass; Libby, McNeil and Libby, Radio prefer red B, Remington Rand, Schen- ley, and Van Raalte. Consolidated Gas jumped 2 1-S points to 2s 1-4 on decision preventing balloting on a New York power plant. Oil shares picked up with Phillips the leader. American Can Rallied more than point from Its low. Cocoa Cola gained point to equal its high on move of the directors to split up the stock.
 Today's market closed Septem- Der. Sales during the month were under August but without that month were the largest since Feb- ruary, 1884. All stock averages were carried higher during the month, the Dow-Jones Industrial average touching a four-year high. It closed a few points un- der the peak because of a recent ala a s.rA dnnIino --la-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-30
President Points
 ToNation s Progress
spending as creating a debt str ture not justified by results.
 Much Accomplishment
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spending as creating debt struc- ture not justified by results.
 Much Accomplishment
 Pointing to projects, large and small, as laudable means of meet ing the economic crisis, he ob- served:
 Tn little over two years this work has accomplished much. We have helped mankind by the works themselves. and at the same time we have created the necessary purchasing power to throw in the clutch to start the wheels of what we call private industry.
 Such expenditures on all of these works, great small. flow out to many beneficiaries. They revive other and more remote industries and businesses. Money is put in circulation. Credit is expanded and the financial and industrial mechanism of America is sumu- lated to more and more activity. Labor makes wealth. The use of materials makes wealth. To em- ploy workers and materials when private employment has failed is to translate into great national possessions the energy that other wise would be wasted.
 Boulder Dam a symbol
 Boulder Dam is splendid symbol. he mighty waters of the Colorado were running unused to the sea. Today we translate them into great national possession"
 At this juncture, MT. Roosevelt served notice that such projects as Boulder Dam could well be made to serve as useful yardsticks to measure the cost of pow yer throughout the United States"
 Power Yardstick Laid
 ''It is my belief that the govern
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-30
MEN FIGHT WITH
 KNIVES OVER DOG.

Northampton, Mass, Sept. 30.- CUP) "A abbing affray climaxing an argument over the respective merits of their dogs led to the ar- rest of a. 57-year-old Worcester Man today on a charge of attack W intent to kill.
 While police searched wooded sections for him, Ole Oberg of Park Villa. Worcester, walked into the home of a Greenwich consta ble and asked treatment for a stab wound on his left arm.
 Police said Oberg stabbed Charles Koptaz, 38. of Westfield, seve.fl times on the neck. head and back. The wounds required 30 stitches
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-30
CAMPBELL co.
 TESTS OUT AAA
Temporary Order Granted Restraining Internal
 Revenue Collectors

Philadelphia, Sept. 30-UP)- The Campbell Soup company today filed suit in federal court here contesting constitutionality of the compensating taxes of the agricul- tural adjustment act.
 Judge William H. Kirkpatrick granted a temporary order re- eraining Collector of Internal Revenue Walter J. Rothensies, and Collector of Customs A. Raymond Raff from collecting the $500 impost which they levied against a consignment of 1000 pounds of raw rice shipped to the soup company from Holland.
 The company posted bond for the amount of the duty, pending the outcome of hearing which vii be held October z. The goods were ordered released to the con cern.
 The Campbell petition stated the AAA compensating taxes which can be levied along with processing charges are merely an invalid means to accomplish an Illegal end" The rate was at tackled as "exorbitant, confiscatory and destructive of lawful busi ness"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-30
ROOSEVELT LOSES
 GROUND AT YALE

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 90 - CUP)-Presldent Roosevelt is losing ground with Yale gradu- ates, class of 1924.
 A recent poll conducto by class agent Edwin r. Blair showed s9 per cent of members voted against the presidents policies, whereas last year 6S per cent endorsed the New Deal.
 There was shown growing op- position to government entrance ifBtO private business, and only 26 scr ceRt favored democratic vic- tory fin 1936 and 30 per cent said they would vote for President Roosevelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-30
Average American"
 Can Buy More Goods

Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 30th.- Confirming a trend revealed by the previous months figures, the h. vestors Syndicate Consumers Study for the month of August repicts q definite increase in the real in come of the average American .citi- zen. Living costs are going up, yes, but income as shown by wages, salaries and investment income is going up even faster to provide q greater sum total of comforts and luxuries that he can enjoy.
 Wage earnersi have been the big bencficiaries during the last twelve month with an increase of 6.6 per cent, but the so-called white-collar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-30

not far behind the salaries figure has increased more than per cent during this period.
 So far as the average American budget is concerned, only clothing costs were less on September l, 1885, than on the same date year agoffi food, housing and incidental expenses are higher. During 1885, however, fod prices have remained steady as have the costs of the other things which bulk largest in most family budgets. The real gain in August and in previous months, according to the Investors Syndi- cate, has been through increases in cash income.