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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
100 YEARS OLD,
 LIVES MEMORIES

New Orleans, Aug. 3i.-(UP)-A whitc-haircd woman raised c Chain- ,ag1e glass and whispered;
 "Dlentot, mon bcin aitneI"--- "1oon, my Well-bcioVcd,"
 Miss Alice Tazenda, now 100, Ilaf waited 70 years to rcJoIn her Dc. throthed. Hc rode away, in '6i, Q member of the old Washington artil- icFy here. Before he left her, at her fathers sugar plantation in PGlquemIn0B parish, they pledged that f anything happened to either, tho other would never marry.
 4 half-hundred grGaE-grand- nephews and nieces who helped Miss FGzendG celebrate her tooth birth- lay yesterday did not know the name of the fflan to whom sine dark her toast. She kept it secret after hG was buried on ono Of Dixic'B battienelds.
 LiCut.-Col. Henry E. Curtis, conl- InandIng officer Of the Washington artillery, L0tiiBjana National Guard, presented bouquet. "fn tho name Of oil Washington artlllerymen, past, present and 10 come, l congratulate you and ] salute you" said Colonel Curtis.
 JIo saIuted Stlffly, bowed low to kiss her hand, She put C trembling arm around him and kissed him.
 "fIc was young and straight and strong ike you" sh0 Wept
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
GOVERNOR PAYS
 TROUP TRIBUTE

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 3i--(UP)- Governor Cross said at his office to- day that in tho death of former Judge Philip Troup, New Haven and tho state aB \ whole have lost G devoted public servant, and l have lost c devoted friend.
 fife was among my first students when was an instructor in English in the Sheffield Scientific school where h0 developed Q remarkable talent in debate. Since those days when no was under my training wo have been intimately associated in political and other ways, have fol. lowed his career as editor and poBt- master Of New Haven. When I was first nominated for governor nc made the nominating speech. Some time afterward, I had the honor Of nominating him to the state sen. ate as \ judge of tho New Haven city court. It iB perhaps not well known that no had an intense love of literature, in which nc was widely read. AS ' friend grIcve for his departure"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
SPORTSMAN DIES
 IN WEST WARWICK

West Warwick, R l., Aug. 3i,-- (Up),-Hunera services for Owen D, Thornton, 66, sportsman and pioneer motion picture exhibitor, wiiO died here yesterday afternoon three weeks illness, viii be held Weds nesday at SC. James church, Arctic,
 Thornton held the world duck pin bowling championship 3O years ego, and until recently was prom iIient in local golf circles,
 He started his theatrical career 42 years SEQ when he built a1d Op. eFated Tb0Fntons opera house at RlVerpOlnt with his brothers, the IatO James c. and john T. T'h0rns ton, Later he became New Eng land general manager for the NaS tlOnat T'heateFs Of New York, Inc. and was the first t0 show Sunday movies In Rhode Island.
 Among stars who appeared at tbe Thornton opera house were Fred Hatfeid and George N. Conan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
CHOIRBOY KILLS
 CRIPPLED WOMAN

Chicago, Aug. 3i--(UP)--A con- fcSsed Killer at lB, choirboy Roland Munroe today proclaimed belief that his youth will BaVO him from c conviction and tho electric chair.
 Hod-hairod, tell, and gangling, tho boy was arrested in his homo four hours after Mrs. Agnes Rof- fois, bb, c crippled widow, was beaten to death in her homo with . small hammer and her cane.
 q never thought you copperS would get me-" officers quoted him as saying. Ho thought his crime c perfect" ono.
 After several hours questioning, the youth said ho killed tho woman on m impulse to obtain c handful of trinkots which police said were worth only si6. Ho planned to sell thSm to q "fence" who he said waS patronized by c group of juvenile thieves.
 Roiands griof-stricken father and Stepmother said tho youth had been a member of the Sunday school choir ct Peoples Church, where pr. Preston Bradley iB pastor HG was q first year high school student.
 Roland's Stepmother said ho had been acting strangely, and recently had been taken to c pSychiatriSt. who has not yet made his full soport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
FISHING BOAT
 LANDS SAFELY

New York, Aug. 3i-(UP)-The 47.foot fiShing boat AlmiTG, miss Ing more than i2 hours, put It's l7 passengers safely ashore at Point Lookout today after Q night of drift. ing in the swelling seas eight miles of Long Beach.
 Captain John Y. gcherS turned his boat into Point Lookout, unable to make his home dock ct CanarBie, while coaStguard planes, boats and private craft searched the rough seas of Long Island. Reports Of unusually choppy seas along the New Jcrscy coast throughout ycS- terday had caused increasing Anx. icty for the fishing party.
 Anxious relatives, many Of the women weeping, had gathered around the CanarBio pier at the foot of schenck avenue, in Brook Iyn, when word came of the boats safe docking at Point Lookout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
IDEAL PAINT CO.,.
 ENJOYS SUCCESS
Quality Merchandise Of- fered at South Main
 Street Store

Since 1929, the date of its es- tabllghment in this city, The Ideal Paint and Wallpaper co. located at iAi.i4B South Main street, has had a continuous business advancement. The store is under the capable man. aRoment of William J. Verrlker and the fact that both retail customers and painting craftsmen have patron. ized the store for such long period of time proves that high quality mer- chandiSe iS always appreciated by the purchHBer.
 The store first located on Baldwin street but Q steady increase in busi- ness made it necessary to establish Q larger store ct i46 Bank street. The store was then moved to the pres- ent location with a1 additional store at i4i having been taken over to take care of the large stock Of Bup- plies carried by the firm.
 Hundreds of the latest patterns Uf wall paper are always n stock, as well aB the leading and best known brands of paint. Besides these, the following requisites for painting an decorating are carried: Linseed oils, mineral and vegetable oils, cleaning fluids and powders, stains, Varnishes, acids, aicoholS, turpentinc, spongeS, brushes and waxes of oil kinds.
 Mir, VorrIcker and his assistant, Anthony Jonikag, extend an invita-. tion 10 the public to come in and bring along their fall papering and painting problems. There will bc no charge for this service, nor docs the use of such Q privilege in any way obIIgate the person who obtains suggcstIopS on paint or paper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
INSURANCE STOCKS
 HIGHER FOR WEEK

New York, Aug. 3i.--InsuFanCe stocks in the New York city market moved upward during the past week. Tho aggregate value Of % leading fire and casualty insurance issues on August 20 totaied 903T, ,8i6 900 compared with 1O20,Oi0,000 at the Ciose Of the previous week, hn in- crease Of 18,8DO 900, or i,4i per cent Tine current average yield Of the 20 Issues Of 33T per cent compares with a yield Of 3,42 per cent bn Aug. ust 2i. The current market value equals I,2O times the current liquidas ting ValUe, against lis times at the close Of the previous week. Combined earnings from underwriting and net investment income equal TJOt per cent Of market Vaiue, against 7,40 per cent on August q.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
CROSS.COUNTRY
 DERBY ON AGAIN

Hot Springs, Ark, Aug, 3i,-tuP) Frank SpreckleS, San Francisco, led in points today in tho Ruth Chatterton croSs-c country derby as 36 pilots took of ct 8;30 q. Il1,, CST. for Dallas, Texas. Tho Derby ends at Los Angeles Friday as opening event of tho lO36 national air races.
 Miss ChRtterton, her flying in- Btructor, Bob Blair, and Mrs, Blair, led the others as they left Municipal airport ct one-ninutc intervals. Three pilots joined the armada" here, airport officials said.
 The derby, which started ct clcVe. land Saturday, making overnight stops in Louisville and Hot Springs, is being flown in easy stages, with more emphasis on skill ful naviga. ton and more efficient handling of the ships than speed
 Glenn Brink Leads
 Dallas, Texas, Aug. 3i-(UP)-- Glenn Brink of Detroit led the Ruth Chatterton cross country derby fiy- CTS into Dallas today. Brink landed his plane at Love Field Rt li:l7 o. II1, CST,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
Steel Auto Shares Led Market Into Higher Ground Today
Very Quiet Session For Opening Of Week
New Highs Were Made By United States Steel Pre-
 ierred-Al Other Steel Showed Inclination to Rise

according to the magazine Stoal. Tin plate mills were reported 6 Co 8 weeks behind on deliveries.
 Demand for automobile issues sent Chrysler up 2 points from its low. General Motors gained more than a point. Packard was strong. Electric Auto-Lite jumped 2 points in the motor accessory group where Mul~ lins Manufacturing B mase c new high at a l-8 up l S.A.
 New York Central made 6 new high and new tops were noted in the Erie preferred issue7 and La- high Valley. Profit taking reduced gains,
 New tops were noted in Lerner Stores, Crosley and Goodrich. Greatest activity oentered in 1nter- lake Iron and U. s. Steel . close second. Large volume was noted in Bucyrus Erie, Packard, General Motors, General Gable, American Radiator and Bethlehem.
 Allied Chemica. opened In the last few minutes of trading at 22o of 10 on 200 shares.
 Utilities were steady.
 Farm issues were quiet and firm with Oliver Farya up l Ia. Phillips Petroleum was strong while Stali- dard of New Jersey slipped back to 62 "a of 6-e for the day. M
 Dow Jones preliminary closing averages; IndustrialS, l6e,29 oR O.02; Railroad S4.78 o: 0,2S; Utility. S4.94 up 0.07.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
New England Only battle-ground
 Assertion Of James A. Farley

New York Aug 3-P-New England the only section thst M any way battegrOund m the presidential election A. Farley democratic national chairman Sald today reviewing reports from party leaders n q states
 c said hat expected to states than President Roosevelt oy LandOns campaign has left the great mass of voters unimpresscd"
 "On the other hand" he sad President RO0seveCs firm and unAerandng grasp of domestic problems giving the effect of on OnFuShlng sweep tha nothing prevent"
 On Che basis party reports Farley claimed for e pree solid sOuth he border states Of Maryland West Vga OkIaoma Missouri snd Tennece Ghc Pacific coast and everything else Mississippi river including LandOns home state Of Kansa a the east Of the MsSDpi with large electoral York; Pennsylvania, Oh0 Ind9na Illinois, MIChg@n Wisconsin and New Jersey.
 Referring doubtful New England FarIey sad thet even m some these stateS better of than n 0S2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
DAUGHTER GETS
 MOTHERS ESTATE

The will of the late Mrs. Lena Katherine Hoyt leaves tho entire estate, real and personal, 10 her daughter, Edith May H0yt Bodden. The brief document was filed in probate court today. The daughter Is also named cxccutrix of the eS. tate.
 Mrs. Hoyt, tho widow Of sylveg- ter Hoyt, died the 18th. Born in Manchester, Bhe had lived in Wa terbury for many years, making her homo i1 the eastern section Of the city. Sho was a member Of All Souls Episcopal church.
 Tine size of the estate vii not be known until after an inventory has been filed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
l5.OOO DRIVERS
 VOTE TONIGHT

Now York, Aug. 9i. (Up)--Tifteen thousand truck driv0rB a1d teairs Btarg vote tonight whether to cell c strike that would halt movement Of freight in the greatest port Of the world and possibly interfere with the food supply Of 100000 por9oT1g.
 The men, inombeFs of the Inter. national Brotherhood Of teamsteFB, chApf7ere, gtAblefien and helpers, demand q 4O.hour wee kat the same wage now paid for 70 hours. Truck owners ave refused. Tho contract under which they now aFo working expires ct inirnight.
 Mayer tHlorelIo q. LaguardIa iiis teTceded with afl offer of fiiediatiofl Co prevent interrupt tho iiow Of goods and other necessities from ships aiid trains Co waFethouses, end from warehouses to retaileFs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
LIFE GUARDS SAVE
 LOCAL PHYSICIAN

A near tragedy climaxed the out. ing of several local people yester- day at Jones Beach, New York, when pr. Walter Selens, prominent local dentist was rescued by beach attaches and later revived with pulmotor treatment. Dr. Selens who resides Nt 90 Fox street, reported today that he was suffering no ill effects. With Mrs Selens and MT. and Mrs. John Jenusaitis he had motored to the resort for Q visit before the beach closes on Labor Day.
 It was reported today that about 50 persons were taken from the rough waters yesterday by life guards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
UNIVERSITY CLUB TO STAGE SMOKER Horace Taft to Speak To. mOrr0w-WOmen Guest
 of Members

Tomorrow night q Ladies' Night Smoker will Dc held under the au-. spices of the University Club of Waterbury. The smoker will Dc held ct 6 o'clock 'at the Hotel Elton and guest speaker will Do the nationally known educator, Horace D. Taft, president of the Connecticut Merit System association.
 Mir. Taft's topic tomorrow night will bo our CiVil Service, Federal, State and Local and It's ruii1a- ton under the present spoilS syS- tenn.
 All members of the club and their families are invited cordially to at- tend the smoker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
CITY HEALTH
 OFFICER DIES

Brockton, MaSsy Aug. 3i.-(UP). --Dr. David E. 1'uhoiski, GO, Brock ton city h0alth officer and progl- dent of tho Plymouth County Health association, died of thrombosis at c rest homo here last midnight.
 A native of Eric, Pa,, pr. TuholSkl served as health officer from 1924 to i020 and from i032 to the time Of his death. As c reporter on the Eric (Pa.) Times, h0 worked his way through Penn State College, whore no was c football player, and University of PennslvaniG Medical school.
 After serving his iiternship at C Boston hospital, pr. Tuholski Cain0 to Brocktoi in 1909.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31

cnbIed tiio state department that he had sent individual notices to All or the i04 Americans remaining iil Madrid, advising them to leave ofl the train departing on Wednesday
 flo said the U. B. Cruiser Quincy would Do at Alicante to pick up the Americans. He warned them tnat this might De the last American War vessel for that purpose
 OkIahOma Ordered Home
 The announcement came after the battloship Oklahoma was ordered to sasll for Norfolk, leaving only fouF American vessels iil Spanish waters.
 No effort was made by state do- partnent officials to conceal anxiety they feel over the incident which occurred yesterday when g Spanish plane bombed the U. B. destroyer Kane of ft he Spanish coagt and the Kane returned the fire with itS &ntis aircraft gun.
 Action on tho Kan0's commander ir returning tho fire was ii1 accord with naval ordersr to officers Of US ships and was iii no way violated tho American policy of strict neu. traIity in the civil War, tho navy de- partmont said.
 Up tO Naval officers
 Standing orders to American naval officers instruct th0m to uge their own discretion ag to what lengths ar0 necessary to protect theif ships and crew iil event they arg attacked even though there ig no positive evidence that the attackers aFe aware Of the identity of the ship.
 Wondelin's cabl0 said tho Coflti- Bulate ifi Madrid has distributed ifi- diylduaI notices to the American ila- tionals pointing out that American vessels would not Do available ifi- definitely for their evacuation; that the route from Madrid t0 the coast might Do closed at any time, ard also pointing out tho possibility that the embassy itself might DC closed.
 Close Contact With President
 Meanwhile, Secretary Of btaD C0rdeli Hui maintained close C0ii- tact with President Roosevelt iii the west concerning the Spanish it!iass ton. There were indications that either the president or Hull may lssu0 ( formal statement dlsaVowiflg further responsibility Of th6 U. D. government for Ain6ricaii nationals who refuse t0 leave Spain iil acCor" dance with the repeated warnings given them, tl
 Wendelin even warned th0 Am. 0riCafi nationals ifi Madrid that the embassy might be ci0sed If matters grow more threatening afid that n that event they would De left Wlth- out protection or representation ifi the Spanish capital,
 They Are In Danger
 The government has no authority t0 order Americans out Of Spain, but both President Roosevelt and Secretary Hall repeatedly have ex" pressed concern over tic danger tO which Americans remaining in that country subject themselves. They also have Indicated their iffipati6nCe with the handful Of Ainerlcans efis dangefing other American lives and Anericai ships by their persistence ifi remaining in Spain.
 withdrawal of the Oklahoma leaves four American warsIIpg ifi Spanish waters. These include the Cruiser QulnGg, whose commander, Capt. william '. Aingdenl ig now eeliior AineriCasi naval officer iii Spanish waters; the destFoyeFs Kaiic aiid Hatfield, which were sent there
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
NEW YORK BANK
 STOCKS RAILING

New York, Aug. 3l,-New York City bank stocks rallied sharply during the past week. The aggregate market value of 10 leading issues on August 28 amounted to S2,04l,- 220,00O, compared with $l,062, ,l6S,- 900 at the close of the previous week, an increase of $8o,074,000, or 4.b0 per cent. Tho current average yield of the 10 issues of 3,l8 per cent compares with Q yield of S.Ss per cent on August 2i. The current market value Is now i,66 times the known book value, against i,40 times q week ago. Based upon current figures the 10 issues arc now quoted at an average of 22,3 times their known earnings, compared with 2i.4 times on August 2i.
 
 Manchester, England, has banned Sunday golf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
POLICE WARNED
 OF NEW RACKET
Fraudulent Check Passer Victiniizes Hospitals
 and Undertakers

warning to be Jon the watch for fraudulent check passer who victim. izes hospital authorities and funeral directors was received by teietype from Providence, R. l., today by Chief Inspector Joseph r. Stevens of the detective bureau. Tho man is described as being 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighin. abou, i40 pounds with dark hair and sallow complexion, c neat dresser and plausibletalker.
 He is said to read obituary notices in newspapers, afterward calling on either the undertaken or the hose pital, where he represents himself as c relative of the deceased, offer inT to pay the bill by check. The cheeks are always drawn on Wash- ington, D. O., bank and are larger than the amount of the bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
DELEGATES TO BE
 ELECTED TONIGHT

Delegates from Waterbury to the diStrist congressional and probate democratic conventions will Do eicct- cd tonight. Town Chairman John IT, Crary will call the local CougresBioiis Al and probate convention delegates to order in the city haii at 6 o'clock. Both d0degations from this city to the distrist conventions will Dc pledged. Tho probate delegates Will support JudgO Dennis l. 6lavln for rOiloinlnatiofi. Ho is unopposed. The congressional delegates will support tho democratic inClmbont, Congress man j. Joseph Smith Of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
MANY CONTENTS ON FIRE

MANY CONTENTS ON TYRE
 Boston, Aug. 3i-(UP) -- Nine American refugees from revolution torn Spain arrived today aboard the American Export Lines ship Exo- chOrda,
 Mrs. Helen Claparols Of Wooster, O, wife Of the head Of the I1alnte- nance department Of J. E. Harris & company, told of i7 anxious days without word from her 10-year-old twin son and daughter, Joseph ald Mary. Mrs. Ciapar0ls and the chil- dreil had been visiting their grand. mother ct Barcelona. Mrs. ClapaTols left for Italy only two hours before the revolution.
 ~The children and my fnothersitl' iaW had gone to the beach," sic said. "T0r l7 days I could not reach them by telephone or tele- graph. Finally through tho ATieFi. Caii embassy at Rome, 1 arranged to meet them at MarseiliCs, France"
 John W. Bighafn Of Houston, Tex, for 20 years president Of the AfieFi- can Chamber of Commerce iil Spain, said he SEW GO 10 70 cofls vents ahre from his Barcelona home.
 NY home Is in the center Of the city," he said, "and although it Wag struck several times by gunhrC, 1 escaped injury"
 Othor refugees among the 126 passengers were Mrs. Helen oottlieb of Wheeling, W, We, who met C nephew, John Campbell, who was enrouto to Palma aboard the Bx0. chOrda, Mrs. Catherine Neil Of Philadelphia, two children, Emily. iO, and Harry, Q, aHd her mother, Mrs. Emily Wharton Munoz.
 Madrid CenSOFs News
 London, Aug. 3i. (UP)--lVideficc Of \ drastic tightening Of the rigid censorship from Madrid was ttiaili- fest In news transmission from the Spanish capitol today,
 For the first time iii a week, the customary morning telephone call from tiIG' Madrid buFGAu Of the United Press t0 the London bureau failed t0 come through
 Contact was made from Madrid 10 London IH the afternoon, but the Madrid correspondent Wh0 WaS ttlk- ing said hencewOFth aii cOHnnluflicas tons from London should come by telegraph 50 that they could Dc Ceil- GOred before delivery, When the London bureau tried tO ask ques- about c routine news matter, the cali was Gtit
 {, Some Cables arrived apparently cut or gaTbled. London received the thiFd "take" Of a story from Madrid but the first two parts were missing
 Five DOminlGGns Slaughtered
 Rome, Aug, 3i. (UP)--OsservatoFe Romano, Vatican OggaiI, reported t0s day thRt i've Dominican fathers @ the Convent Of Saint 0eFvasi0 til Barcelona were barbaFOuSly Blaugh- tered by Spanish communists,
 TWO of the fathers were profess sOFs in R0me's AngeIlcutIl college, |.
 Tine Vatican reported no news of 400 other DomInIc@fls ifi Spain, aIs Gho,lgh it Was believed many were TldlIg in tic homes Of the faithfui.
 Osgervat0Ee gaid an0tlief D0tIiifiis cati At Barcelona Was shot aiid ails other escaped across the French border, 0tilers were imprisoned ct Valencia and Madrid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
Ny ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Edltor)

New York, Aug. Sl-(Up)-Steel and automobile shares led the stock market higher in Q quiet session to- day,
 New highs were made by U, 6, Steel preferred at i40 up 1 l-A; Bethlehem 68 l-4 up 7-8; American Steel Foundries 44 Ia up l S-8; Youngstown Sheet & Tube 8 Ia up l S-S; Republic Steel preferred at ll2 i-4 up ? S-A; and Crucible at % up l,
 Steel news continued favorable, Demand continues Rt Q high rate,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
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 co Center Street

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 HOME LOAN BONDS
 Bid Asked Home owners Loan
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31
Bombing
 Cause For Anxiety
tcontinued from Page D

to relieve tic Oklahoma; and the U. 6. coast guard cutter CGyuga
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DOW JONES AVERAGES
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-31

Manchester, England, has banned Sunday golf.