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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor)


 New York, Dec. 2. --(UP)-Pr1ceS broke 1 to more than 3 points in an active last hour on the stock ex- change today after the list had moved in a narrow range with vol- ume the smallest since October g.
 Traders dumped holdings when the market failed to show recupera- tive powers as it had recently when moderate reaction occurred. s It was significant that the break came on publication of United Press Cable from London announc- ing heavy new financing by the Sri: tish government. Some of it, accord- ing to London reports, is for defense purposes.
 Bethlehem Steel lost nearly a point while Du Pont was of 8 point.
 Recent favorites were hardest hit. American Telephone was down near ly 4 points. Westinghouse Elecrtic lost more than points. Chrysler, American Can and Western Union were forced down 3 points or more.
 Earlier some Rails made gains, notably Norfolk and Western which crossed POP into new high ground. Homestake Mining jumped 1 points to 432. New highs were made by United Aircraft, Douglas Aircraft and Pathe film.
 Bonds were irregularly lower. The feature of foreign exchange was Q rise to above the gold point in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
UTILITY CO.'SARE
 NOT REGISTERED

Washington, Dec. 2.-(UP).-The larger part of the $15,000, ,000, ,000 public utility industry opened for business today free of government regulation. Its position was one of defiance, either through court ac- ton or through the simple process of ignoring the requirements of the holding company law. Virtual ly every large utility holding coh- pany had either ignored the govern mhent or filed suit to restrain 1t from regulating holding companies when the deadline for registration passed last night.
 The securities and exchange com mission, charged with enforcement of the holding company act of 1885, ported that only 57 companies, most of them small, had registered with the commission as required. Another 309 companies had filed application for exemption and A others were involved in litigation.
 Although Sec. Chairman James M. Landis warned the utility hold ing companies that they are mak- penalties in failing to register, sev- e months may elapse before there Is a showdown"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
SPEED PROJECTS
 DURING WINTER

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 2.-(UP) The state works progress admin istration today was assured of high speed operations throughout the winter by an additional approp ap- propriation of $1,877,6 which will give employment to 4,825 persons on l43 projects. In announcing receipt of the allotment, Administrator Matthew Daly said while many of these projects will be started very soon, others will be held as a back log to give employment to persons now working when projects operat- ing ct present come to a conclu- sion" New Haven county obtained approval of 49 projects, costing SPA, $40, the largest of any county. Fairfield county will receive $604,- 873 for 54 projects, employing 1886 persons. Other divisions were:
 Hartford county, 9 projects, $307,- Al, employing 602 persons.
 Litchfield county, five projects, $69, 200, employing l69.
 New London county, seven proj-
 Windham county, fivp rejects, ects, $87, ,638, employing 247. $42,234. employing 98.
 Holland county, four projects, $25.- s44, employing 53.
 MiddleSex county. six projects, S15,369, employing 53.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
Harar Evacuated

Geneva, Dec. 2-(UP)-The Ethi- opian foreign minister telegraphed the League of Nations today that all Ethiopian troops are evacuating Harar, strategic point in eastern Ethiopia, and that the town is being kept open only to receive wounded troops.
 The telegram to the league sec- retary-general said:
 T have the honor to inform your excellency that in order to spare the civilian population, children, women an dall who are non-combatants, as well as foreigners residents in Harar against possible air bombardment, his majesty the emperor has decided that troops shall forthwith complete ly evacuate the town, which shall be solely a depot for wounded from Ogaden and the southern fronts and not be used for any military purpose whatsoever. f
 T therefore would ask you to in- form all states who are members of the League of Nations of this de- cision which has just been taken by my august sovereign and has been executed by the competent authori- ties"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02

New York, Dec. 2-Rising for the eighth consecutive month, the mar ket value of 100 representative com- mon stocks in November increased 4.6 per cent, or $784,017, 900, to $17 1902, ,O66,00 The November ap- preciation was smaller than the $l,- 213,424,OO (revisedD gain in Octo- Der, but larger than the combined gains of September and August.
 In November eleven of the thir- teen sub-groups advanced and two declined. The largest gain in dollars was in the rails, which advanced $237 ,372, ,0OO. The mines appreciated S19O, ,246, ,00O and the oils $81, ,705, ,000 A drop of $12,984,O00 was recorded in the utilities, and the miscellane- ous industrials, declined $1,167,00o. The oils, foods and railroad equip ments. which reversed their previous
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 were William Gibbs McAdoo of Cali fornia, David I. Walsh of Massa- chusetts, Robert F. Wagner, Of New York and Peter G. Gerry of Rhode Island. Previous expressions of op- position to American participation in the games had been made by Senators Glass, Costigan and Van- Nuys. :.
 The signatories of the educators statement included: Tyler Dennett, Williams College, Wflliamstown, Mass; Daniel L. March, Boston University, Boston, Mass: J. Edgar Park, Wheaton College, Norton Mass Ellen F. Pendleton, Wellesley College Wellesley, Mass: Kenneth 0. M. Sills, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Me; and Mary E. Wooley. Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley' Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
25,OOO PEOPLE
 ON WPAPAYROLL

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 2-(UP) -WPA payrolls in Connecticut will carry 25,000 persons when the ad- ninistration absorbs EZRA, accord ing to Administrator Matthew A. Daly. Today 628 more persons be- gan work on four new projects, 10 in the Hartford area, 2l in the New Haven area and three in the Bridgeport district. Daly said the state, quota of 25,800 would definite ly be reached and authority would be asked to raise this figure to pro- vide for EZRA projects now in pro- gress, extension of which has been requested at Washington.
 It was estimated that 22,500 now are at work on PWA projects and 2500 on EZRA. Miss Eleanor H. Lit- tie, state EZRA administrator, said about 800 persons remained on state projects, HOO on local and 500 on educational projects She said she believed some of these would con- tinue through December, although word from Washington assurued q number of transfers to WRA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
MASS. MAY HAVE NEW STATE TAX.
Would Raise $l7,455,OOO By PIan-Hits Small
 Wage Farmer

Boston, Dec. 2-(UP)-The new state tax proposal to raise $17, ,455,- 900 in new revenue was seen today as @ boon to real estate holders and manufacturers, but a heavy load on the small wage earner, telephone subscribers and electricity and gas consumers.
 The report of the. special unpaid recess commission on taxation would add 100000 new taxpayers to the states list. Exemptions would be reduced from $2500 to $2,000 for married persons, and from $2,00O to $l400 for single persons. This, it was estimated, would swell the state treasury by about $3,500, ,00O
 The report moved to halt the closing of mills and factories, con- cluding that High taxes play an i'm portant part in their dificulties. Il recommended elimination of the To- cal property tax on machinery ano substitution of new levy on in- ventories of non-n1anufacturine corporations to make up the loss ir revenue to cities ana towns.
 No Sales Tax
 The commission definitely shiec away from a sales tax. All mem bers felt the sales tax has been un- satisfactory in the states where il has been tried.
 Among other taxes recommend ed were:
 A $1 tax on telephones, to be paid by the company, was figured [. tt raise about $1,000,0o0. A revision o1 the tax system on gas. and electri. city would bring in an estimatec $4,500,000. The commission rec. commended one-half cent tax or each 100 cubic feet of gas and one. tenth cent tax on every kilowatt hour of electricity, to replace tht present public franchise tax.
 The states cut out of par-mutue horse and dog racing would be in. creased from 3 1-2 to per cent adding about $6O0,00O revenue, anc pin ball, bagatelle and vending ma. chimes would be licensed. Non-in- come producing securities would bt taxed 2 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
SOCIALISTS IN EXCITED MOOD
Right Wing Leaders Angry at Altitude Taken By
 Norman Thomas

New York, Dec. 2.-(UP)-Right wing leaders of the New York so- cialist party demanded to-day that Leo Krzycli of Milwaukee resign from the national party chairman ship and bitterly attacked Norman Thomas, twice presidential candi- date, because they participated last week in united front" meeting communists. Twenty thousand so- cialists and communists met in Madison Square Garden, heard Thomas and Secretary General Earl Browder of the communist party debate, and fraternized en- thusiastically in a social get-to- gether afterward. Thomas led the singing of revolutionary songs.
 Thomas Achieved Union
 In debate Thomas said he ap- proved 8 united front in principle but did not believe 8 formal union was immediately feasible. Krzycki presided. Louis Waldman, New York chairman of the party and leader of a right wing faction, re- garded participation of the national party heads in the Garden meeting as an insulting encroachment upon his own bailiwick. Thomas and Krzycki, he said, betrayed the ut- ter lack of responsibility which characterizes the present leadership of the party nationally" He chal- lenged Krzycki to arrange united front" meeting in Milwaukee, his home, where the powerfully seated socialist administration has disap- proved alliance with communists.
 But One Effect
 "The get-together which the left wing socialists and the communists arranged under the guise of 8 de- bate," he said, "can have but one effect, and the effect which the communists intend it shoulud have the destruction of the socialist party. "Under MT. Thomas 1ead- ership, since the adoption of the communistic Detroit declaration of principles more than year ago, the socialist party hass lost 1000 men1- bership. "The socialists of this and other states will not take the chal- lenge lying down" ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
SERGEANT, SON
 KILLED AT HOME
Mystery Surrounds Killing That Took Place at Mili=
 tary Camp

Langley Field, Va, Dec. 2.-UP) Military and civil officers sought department of justice aid to-day n investigating a mysterious shooting affray last night that caused the death of Technical Sergeant Clem H. Kelly, 38, and his 2-year old son. Clem, Jr. A daughter, Irene, g., lay seriously wounded in Fort Mon roe hospital with a bullet wound Ill her abdomen as a result of the burst of gunfire in Kelly's quarters. Buster Russell, 17-year old nephew of Mrs. Kelly, was confined III the post guardhouse following a preliminary investigation. Mrs. Kelly and another daughter, Ger trude, 6, were not wounded. Army officers notified the justice de- uartment and requested help of an experienced investigator.
 Neighbors Hear Shots
 Neighbors heard shots in Kelly's quarters about 6:30 p. m. last night. They notified military officers who u1lIIlGuldLGly oS~SS N-~N county officials. Kelly and his son were killed instantly. The sergeant was shot thruogh the right fore arm, the bullet passing through his body. The child was shot between the eyes. Officers, attempting to sift a score of conflicting state ments and theories, said they be- lieved five shots were fired. Four bullets have been recovered.
 Officials said young Russell ad- mitted firing the shot that hit Glenn, Jr., but declared he ran frightened from the house before the others were fired. The lad, they said, declared the shooting occurred accidently while he was playing with Kelly's service pistol. q don't know what happened" Mrs Kelly said when officers sought to question her.
 News of the shooting did not be- come public until several hours later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
Stocks Show Gain Of
 4.6% During November
Continued Rise for Eighth Consecutive Month Saw
 Many Gains With Rails in Lead-U Utilities Dropped

downward trend in October, con- tinued to rise during the month just closed.
 On a percentage basis the rails advanced 165 per cent; the mines 15.6 per cent; the building shares, 14.5 per cent; the equipments, 10.6 per cent; the steels, 6.2 per cent; the electrical manufacturing issues, 5.5 per cent; the retail shares, 2.7 per cent; the oils, 2.7 per cent; the motors, two per cent; the chemicals, 2-1T of one per cent; and the foods 1-1O of. one per cent. The declines were one per cent in the utilities, and less than 1-10 of one per cent in the miscellaneous industrials.
 The following table shows the ex- tent of price changes by groups during the month of November:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
CONN. COMP ANY DISPUTES CLAIM
.$l36,l47 of Conn. K. X L. Co. Should GO to New
 Haven Road

New Haven, Conn.,, Dec. 2.-(UP) A report was made to the federal court to-day by counsel for the bankrupt. Connecticut company, contending that claims of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting O., amounting to $136,147 right fully should be charged against the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad.
 The report was made as result of arguments heard November 18 when the Connecticut company asked for appointment of trustees to reor- ganize under section 77-B of the bankruptcy act, and as a subsidnary of the New Haven road.
 The c. R. & L., opposed naming the same trustees for the traction company as will supervise the rail- road affairs, claiming it was a creditor of both companies.
 Deed of 999 Years
 The report to-day contended that Dec. 19, 1906 the c. R. & L. deed- ed for 999 years to the Consoli- dated Railroad O., properties and franchises, and guaranteed the obligations.
 In 1907 the New Haven road and the Consolidated were merged and in 1910 the New Haven leased to the Connecticut company all prop critics covered by the 1906 contract.
 On these grounds Connecticut company counsel declared resp6n- sibility for the debt rested with the New Haven road and the c. R. & L., had no legal interest in its reorganization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
HARLEM EAGLE
 MUCH DISCUSTED
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sars it Ethloplar. They have cour- age
 But the neat is terrible and the fnise and flies reahlly most annoy- iSaa. They have music in their souls hild two reahlly wonderful native instruments, one like a ukulele and the other like a string violin"
 Dodged All Questions
 With the easy grace of trained diplomat Julian dodged all military questions. He did not know how many planes or how many flyers the Negus had. He had no idea whc would win the war nor whether Ethiopia was worth the price of years of fighting against men, mice and flies.
 He snorted when I asked him whether Count Galeazzo Ciano, Mtissolini's son-in-law, and Il Duce's sons, Bruno and Vittorio, now on the northern front, were better fly CTS than anyone on Emperor Halle Selassie's aid force. I thought for . minute had him there, but the Eagle recovered perfect aplomb as lie replied suavely and non-com- n,itally. q am not in the Negus' air force now
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
News Oddities
fRy United Pressl

NEW YORK, Dec. 2-(UP)-Dr. James Moffatt, professor of church history at Union TheologicarSemin- ary, asserted today that the Bible needs even more jazzing up than he gave it il years ago in a mod ernized transition that shocked conservatives. What the Bible needs, he told a distinguished lecture au- dience, is red and purple bindings and the typographical format of 8 yellow hacked novel. "The type used in our Bibles would spell immediate failure for novel," he said. why not give the Bible chance?"
 ARKANSAS CITY, KAN, Dec. 2-- (UP)-Hunting companions back up Robert R. Coxs story of the quail that committed suicide. The bird flew against the muzzle of Coxs shotgun and dropped dead without a shot being fired.
 KANSAS CITY KAN. Dec. D. (UP)-The weapons of the two-gun bandit who help up his market looked suspicious to Manager W. J. Donovan. After the intruder seized $10 and was retreating, Donovan tackled. Policemen removed the bandit and Donovan found the weapons were water pistols.
 CLINTON, IA, Dec. 2-(UP)-The Thusen brothers, Peter and Matthias and the sisters they married Dec. 5, 1885, will celebrate thsir golden anniversary Thursday. They were married in a aouble ceremony.
 ROANOKE, VA, Dec. 2-(UP)-- This is Mrs. w. G. Norman's story A few weeks ago she lost $500 diamond setting from a ring. Yes- terday she decided to have chicken for dinner. From her wel-stocked yard she grabbed fat hen. In its gizzard she found her diamond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
Compensation Agreements

The following compensation agreements have been filed at the office of Commissioner James M. Lynch: Farrel Birmingham O., of Ansonia and James J. O'Dea of Derby, toe injury, $l5.4S weeklyn: Scovill Mfg. O., and John De- Blasio of I3 Shelly street. side in- jury, $e.5S weekly; Turner & Sey- mour Mfg O.. Torrington and Fred Aeschlmala of Torrlngton, finger injury, 1e.l6 weekly; Tribune Fresh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
Prices Crashed Do1Dn In ActiUe Last Hour
Drop of From One to Three Points Was Registered
 Traders Disgnsted at Failure to Recuperate

French franc on indications there would be no devaluation of the franc at this time.
 Domestic news was headed by the weekly report of the American Iron & Steel Institute, showing steel op- erations at 56.4 per cent of capacity, gain of a point and new high since June II, 1894. Glidden com- pany headed dividend news by doubling its annual $1 rate. Jewel Tea declared a $1 special dividend for stockholders and voted a bonus for wage earners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
WOOL MARKET.

Boston, Dec. 2-(UP)-Trade has tended to slacken in the wool mar ket during the past few days, but prices on the limited volume of sales have been firmly maintained. Ac- cording to today's report of the U, s. Agriculture department.
 Strictly combing 58s, eos, 1-2 blood semibright fieeces have been sold re- gently at prices estimated in the range 74-76c, secured basis. Average to good twelve months Texas wools were sold in sizahle volume ct &C., 72c, secured basis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02

(S493, 100000 1 per cent treasary bonds maturing l939-I94i. Priced at 98.
 Call of l50,000.000 sterling (s73s,- 50O.000) 2 per cent treasury bills due in three months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
Traders Dumped Holdings, Market Took Big Drop Today
Calls on Consumers to Help Own Fight

TAKING up
 the cudgel for the con- sumer, Donald B. Montgomery. c ons U m @ r g counsel for the A A A, h a 8 sounded a call to county coun- cils and other groups to join with him in the fight for a fair CT price deal for the nations army of buyers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
New Idea on Embargo

Rome, Dec. 2-UP)-A govern ment spokesman indicated tonight that Italy sees no reason why an oil embargo should be discussed fur ther at Geneva, after the refusal of Canada to sponsor it.
 The spokesman said Italy believes that unless some other country wishes to assume the unpleasant task of advancing the proposal, tliere is no reason why the scheduled December F meeting should not be cancelled, or held merely to note the official withdrawal of the Canadian suggestion.
 Withdrawal of the proposal would create a better atmosphere for fur ther diplomatic conversations, the spokesman said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
BISHOP HOME ROBBED

Wellesley, Mass. Dec. 2-(UP)- Burglars broke into the Wellesley Hills home of Harold A. Bishop, Boston wool broken, over the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02

Air Fund of New York and Joseph T. Nagy of New York city. heel in- jury. cess weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02

DOW JONES AVERAGES
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
Another Surrender

Asmara, Eritrea, Dec. 2-(UP)- Fitaurari Commander Ghereme- din Hagos, a deputy of the Ethio- plan parliament and power in the Italians today, it was reported at Schire region, surrendered to the Italian headquarters here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
British Loan

London, Dec. 2-(UP)-The Brit isln government today announced a s2,250, 100000 financing operation in- volving issuance of new securities and retirement of series of treas ury bills, three months hence.
 The financing involved 450,000,- 900 pounds sterling (s2,2l8.500.0OO 1. C Included:
 Issuance of 200.0C0,000 sterling l1esa0O5 n0e) 2Is per cent funding 3onds due l956-l96I. Priced at oesk.
 Issuance Of loo,oOo.ooO sterling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
N. Y. Bank & Trust Stocks |, The R. E. Griggs Co.

end and stole several pieces of jew elry, it was reported to police today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
OLYMPIC GAMES
 ARE PROTESTED

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
RUNAWAY YOUTH
 HAD CLOSE CALL

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The Sauk Centre herald., 1935-12-05
PAGE THREE

Mrs. Lena Holmberg spent from
Friday to Monday visiting with
relatives and friends in Little Sauk.
Mrs. Karine Thornbloom and
children, Helen, Gerald and Ernest,
visited at the Wesley Martin home
Monday evening.
Mr.. Gettel and August and Edwin
called on Ole Lundeen Monday
evening.
Helen Bosshardt was a Thursday
right supper guest at the Geo. Cart
ner home.
Wesley Martin spent Sunday fore
noon with Tom Huey.
Mrs. Wesley Martin and daugh-
ters, Laura Mae and Tillie, and son,
Orville, Mrs. Lena Hodmberg and
Mrs. Karine Thornbloom and sons,
Gerald and Ernest, and daughter,
Helen, attended the pie social given
in district 26 Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Rachey visi-
ted at the Vesta Trumble home Sat-
III day afternoon.
Mrs. Lena Holmberg spent Thurs
day at Wesley Martins.
Sophie and Thresa Schley spent
Sunday afternoon with Pearl Engle.
Wesley Martin visited at the Har-
tung home on Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Vesta Trumble and Lester
and Violet, Earl Bergstrom and Ted
Kramer were Thanksgiving dinner
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Rachey
and family.
Earl Holmes visited with Orville
Martin Sunday evening.
Howard Rachey spent the past
week at the Paul Rachey home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edo Paul, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Trierweiler and Mrs.
Geo. Trierweiler visited with Geo.
Trierweiler at University Hospital
Sunday.
Laura Ann Trierweiler spent the
week end at the Edo Paul home
in Sauk Centre.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1935-12-05

a comprehensive Interpretation of
economic and social life.
STEAMBOAT ROUND THE
BEND-Ben Lucien Burman. A
gainst the picturesque background
Of the lazy rivers of the South is
woven this colorful tale Of the Mis-
sissippi River folk. 1t is particular
ly the story of Doctor Jim who
lives on a shanty boat and who
ministers to sick folk with Little
Flow Pills, and Of Miss Robbie who
paints China and dresses in the
fashions Of by-gone day, of F1eety
Belle and Jim's nephew, Duke,
caught in the tolls Of the law.
Mr.. Burman knows the strange
life of the lower Mississippi, the
shanty-boat people, and he writes
about It naturally, vividly and con-
vincingly. Steamboat Round the
Bend is the unusually delightful
book from which Will Rogers last
picture was taken.