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Evening star., 1936-09-12
AGNEW HEATING FIRM
MOVES TO NEW HOME
Company Celebrating 77th Year,
Has Big Display of Automatic

Equipment In Operation.
The heating concern Of John P.
Agnew Il Co. this week moved into
its new home at TIA Thirteenth
street. following the completion of
extensive remodeling and moderniza-
ton Of the building. The company
purchased the property several months
ago.
The company is celebrating its 77th
anniversary this year. Included in
its exhibits in their new quarters Is
the largest display Of automatic heat
ing equipment in the United States.
Built on massive, specially planned
platforms are coal furnaces, oil burn
ers and automatic stokers in actual
operation. The company formerly
was located on Fourteenth street near
New York avenue.
Evening star., 1936-09-12
LAND ACQUIRED

WINCHESTER, Va. September
l2.-Beverly T. Nelson, st. Louis
architect. has acquired acreage near
White Post. Clarke County, where he
will erect country home near the
old Greenway Court, landed estate Of
Lord Fairfax. Nelson's ancestors lived
in that section of Clarke County.
Evening star., 1936-09-12

feet from the street. Landscaping
was done by Daniel Cox Fahey of
Riverdale, Md, who took particular
care to preserve the natural beauty of
the setting.
There are eight rooms, two baths,
(See STAR HOME. Page ca
Evening star., 1936-09-12

L. pew of Worhtngton driue, Westmoreand Hills sold
to and Frank McNch for Benno Basch by the office
OF Cuuier A. Metzler, realtor.
Charles L. Williams assistant surgeon general United
States Public Health purchased this home located at
3721 street. Frank Armstrong; transaction
aoas made through the office of James E. Schwab.
The "Jane BroDn" home at 7010 Rolling road Rolling
,Dhch purchased by Mr. Thorup
from Wauerly Taylor, Inc, builders designers.
Star Photo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30
STRIKERS WERE
 ASKED TO WORK

Middletown, Conn.,, June 30--(Up) A full-page advertisement in Q Hartford newspaper today appealed to the 1900 strikers at the local Remington- Rand company to return to work and put an end to this nonsense If you ever intend to work again."
 Police estimated about 46 entered the plant this morning as compared with 20 yesterday. Union officials insisted only 8 reported.
 The company offered as Q "new incentive plan," Q share of the con- cern's profits up to IS per cent above annual earnings of 3,260,0 Q 4i,- 900 group life insurance; half pay for 26 weeks of sickness and ir1sur- ance against accidents occurring outside the plant, besides Q SIS bonus at the end of the first full work week.
 Under the caption "A Final Mes- sage to Middletown Employees of Remington Rand" the advertise ment appealed to the loyalty of the workers and declared i've are through dealing with radicals who have been guilty of rough tactics, guilty of insults, and guilty of in- timidating. You can rest assured that nothing of this kind will be tol- erated for one moment in the fu- ture,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30
34OO YOUTHS TO
 BE GIVEN WORK

Boston, June 30-(UP)-Enroll- Inent of 3400 New England youths and veterans as replacements in the Civilian Conservation corps will be- gin tomorrow, Major General FoS Conner, commanding general of the first corps army area, announced to- day.
 The new enrollees, part of a na- tion-wide quota of 62,0O0, will be assigned to i'll vacancies in i26 work companies stationed in New England. Some 800 will leave Tri- day for assignment with 10 New England companies in Oregan and Washington.
 Reception centers for enrolment will be opened at Bangor and Forst Williams. Portland, Me-; Boston Worcester, Springfield and Fort Devens, Mass: Providence and Fort Adams, Newport, R. T.; Hartford New Haven and New London Conn; Manchester, N. H., and Fort Ethan Allen and Camp Charles M. Smith, Waterbury, Vt.
 State replacement quotas were announced as follows: Massachus- etts, 1910 juniors, 18l veterans; Maine, 2i2 juniors, 63 veterans; Ver- mont, 0l juniors: Rhode Island, 343 juniors, 20 veterans; Connecticut, 660 juniors, { veterans, and New Hampshire, 41 juniors, 8 veterans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30
FIRE CAPTAIN IS
 MURDER VICTIM

Carrollton, Ky, June 30-(UP)--A blood stained blouse in 6 package containing the head and hands of Harry Miller, former Cincinnati fire captain who disappeared June II, pointed to 0 woman as his slayer today.
 Miller's body was found in Q cul- vert near Shelbyville, Ky, SO miles from Carrollton, 10 days ego. It could not be identified because 1t had been decapitated and both hands chopped of, apparently with an axe, and 1t was In an advanced stage of decomposition.
 Four boys swimming in Q pond near Carrollton revived investiga- ton of the case after police had written 1t off as perfect crime. In a shoal within l2 inches of water 20 feet deep, one of the boys st,in- bled over heavy cardboard box. The boys hauled 1t out.
 Inside, partially irlbedded in con- crete, they found Miller's head and hands, c womari's blue, bloodstained blouse, and Q bloody towel. Three friends of Miller, for whom a search had been in progress several days, Identified his head by Q scar and dental tnlAyS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30
By ELMER c. WALZER United PrUBs Financial Editor)

New York, June 30-- (UP)- Chrysler capital stock rose to an- other new high since 1929 today tc bring flrmness to an extremely dull stock market.
 Strength in Chrysler over-rode continuation of nervousness in steel shares created by the strike threat --and brought improvement into several issues of that group. Chrysler touched li4 for 2>3-4 points gain.
 Lethargy spread to the bond mar ket where prices were irregular Cotton futures advanced early but sold off near the close. Grain fli- lures in Chicago weaneked. The foreign exchange market found sterling declining about a cent while gold currencies hrmed.
 Nervousness in steel shares comes in face of bullish statements on cur rent production.
 There was no lessenlng of tension inu the labor situation, labor leaders and steel company officials continu- ing to make charges of difficulties in the union drive for complete union- ization. Steel shares consequently moved nervously.
 There were Individual strong spots in addition to Chrysler. Atchison advanced more than g point after directors declared c $2 dividend, the first since September. Lehman cor- poratoin made another new high at 102 and Lerner and McCrory Stores common stocks both made new highs on gains up to point Standard Gas issues were relatively active with preferred shares gaining up to 3 7-8 points. Kroger dropped to a new low at 19 3-8 McKeesport Tin Plate went to a new low at 100 l-2 General Motors showed a fractional gain while American Telephone was strong spot, short covering push- ing the price Up about 2 points.
 Near the close prices tumbled from their highs, Chrysler dropping back to l13. Douglas Aircraft par- ticularly was weak, losing more than 3 points on the companys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30
hrysIer Boosts Market, Weakened by Drop of Steel.
Conn. Power Co.
 Merger Effective
IhomastOn Company Involved in DeaI-New Direc-
 tors, Officers to Be Elected at TOday's Meeting

Company; Prentice M. Hatch, form erly executive vice-president of the Stamford Company, becomes vice. president of the Connecticut Power Company; Harry c. Waterbury, formerly secretary and treasurer at Stamford, becomes assistant treas urer of the Connecticut Power Company; and Charles c. Bin of Hartford, fromerly president of the Union Utility, becomes vice-presi- dent of the Connectiut Power Company.
 New Officials
 The new directors who have been added to the board of the Connecti- cut Power Company are as follows: Frank R. Appelt, president of the Warrenton Wollen Company of Torrington; Joseph A. Horne, vice. president of the Yale-Towne Man ufacturing Company of Stamford, formerly on the Stamford board; and Dr. Samuel Pierson of Stamford, formerly on the Stamford company's board.
 The following present officers of the Connecticut Power Company will continue to serve in their pres- ent capacities under the merger, Samuel Ferguson of Hartford, chair man of the board of directors: Wig go E. Bird of Hartford, president; Allan D. Colivn of New London, ex- ecutive vice-president; Townsend H. Soren of Hartford, vice-president; Richard B. Curran of New London, secretary and treasurer: Charles Bol- ton of New London, assistant secre- tary; and Samuel Ferguson, Jr., of Salisbury, assistant treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30
PRESIDENT WAS
 VERY CONFIDENT
Returns to White House With Encouraging Re-
 port of Three States

Washington, June 3O-- (UP) - President Roosevelt returns to the White House from Hyde Park to- day, encouraged by reports of the New Deal status and outlook in the pivotal states of New York, Illinois and Michigan. He has the promise, 1t was reported, that Frank Murphy, high commissioner to the Philip pines will run for the Michigan governorship. He had been assured that Michigan and Illinois would be democratic in the fall, and had good reason to hope for an af- firmative answer by Governor Herr bert II. Lehman to requests of New York friends that he seek re.elec- ton.
 Is Much Refreshed
 He was refreshed by the week end ct his summer home high on the banks of the Hudson, and ready to map out details of the campaign he will wage between now and November against economic royal. ists" and prophets of Evil." Before tlIC WCSA ID 0uv AtG ID OApcCbSO " have the official word from Murphy on the goyernorship, thus paving the way, according to political ob- servers, toward Q strengthening of the ticket in Michigan. From Gov ernor Henry Horner of Illinois MT. Roosevelt received Q report that Illinois would be found in his column and that the third party movement while appearing serious on paper would make no difference in the final outcome.
 Drafting Two Speeches
 Between now and Friday the president will be confronted with the formidable task of drafting two speeches that he is scheduled to deliver Friday and Saturday in Virginia. He will dedicate the Shenandoah National Park Friday going there by motor from Wash- ington and on July 1 drive to Mon- ticello, the home of Thomas Jeffer- son for 6 second address. From Monticello he will drive to Rich- rnond where the yacht Potomac will be waiting to carry him on Q cruise down the James river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30
League or Nations
 h Uproar Today
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still not in Italian hands, to continue the struggle.
 What reply shall I take home tC my people?" he asked, regarding hi appeal for international aid.
 He declared he would have beer able to assist in the work of civiliz. ing Ethiopia If the Italians had no placed obstacles in his path at every opportunity. He charged that Italy for IA years never has ceased work. ing and schemlng for the conquest of his kingdom.
 My confidence in the League oi Nations was absolute" he saio earnestly. T regarded it as impossi- ble for 52 nations, including some oi the most powerful, to be defeated by single aggrcssor.
 Diplomats At Work
 Washington, June 30-(UP)-The American government today moved toward a solution of the delicate problems raised by Italy's conquest of Ethiopia whSn 1t decided to senc to Rome it's ace professional dip. lomat, Undersecretary of State Will liam Phillips.
 Phillips, twice undersecretary and a veteran of 20 years service, will attempt to work out Americas rela- tons with the new Italian empire without compromising the adminis- trations principle of not recogniz- ing territorial gains made by force
 The importance with which both the United States and Italy regard the Ethiopian problem is shown by the fact thatRthey are exchanging undersecretari.s of state as envoys Italy has just appointed Fulvio Suvich, Phillips Italian counterpart as ambassador to this country. He wli replace Augusta Rosso.
 Long Is Ambassador
 Breckinridge Long, assistant sec retary of state during the Wilson administration and prominent dem- ocratic politician, IS now ambassador in Rome. His diplomatic future i' not known at the moment.
 Appointment of Phillips to the Rome post follows by little more than c week another administration action designed to regularize rela. tions between America and Italy Saturday before last President Roosevelt, by proclamation, lifted arms embargo against Italy ano rescinded the warning to Americans not to travel on Italian ships
 The problem confronting the state department, and Phillips, is how America can maintain diplomatic relations with the former empire oi Halle Selassie now that 1t is thoroughly under Italian adminis- tration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30

Merger into the Connecticut Power Co, Of alI its affiliated public utili- ties together with the election of four new officers and three new members of the company's board of directors becomes effective June 30 nt 6 D. m, EST, following the fav- orable vote on the merger proposi- ton Monday morning by the stock holders of the Stamford Gas and Electric company, last of the five companies involved in the amalga- matoin to give the combine official sanction.
 Today the Connecticut Power Company stands converted from a combination holding and operat- ing corporation into a predomi- slateIy operating company. In ad- dition to the Stamford utility, the other companies merged with the Connecticut Power Company are the Manchester Electric Company, the Bolton Electric Company, the Union Electric Light and Power Company, and the Thomaston Electric Light Company.
 Commission Approves
 Stockholders of the Union and Thomaston companies voted for the amalgamation at meetings held on June IS. Those of the Manchester and Bolton firms gave their sanction at meetings on June 19. The Con- necticut Power shareholders voted favorably on June g, and the final action was taken by the Stamford stockholders at their meeting yes- terday morning. The merger already having the approval of the Connecticut Public Utilities Com mission, 1t became effective pursu- ant to the action of the Stamford meeting.
 The new officers added to the executive personnel of the Con- necticut Power Company by the board of directors include three former officers or the Stamford Utility and one of the Union Elec- trio Light and Power Company. They are as followes: Alfred w. Dater, formerly president of the Stamford Gas and Electric, becomes vice. chairman of the board of de fectors of the Connecticut Power
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30
WOOL MARKET

Boston. June 3O-CUP)-The bulk of a limited demand for domestic wools in Boston was on the fine grade, mostly of western grown types, the U. S. Agriculture depart ment reported today.
 An occasional buyer was paying 82-8 cents, secured basis, for aver age to short French combing fine territory wools in original bags and 85-86 cents for average to good French combing length original wools of samiliar grade. Most buyers, however, were not interested exceut at prices about 2 cents secured basis under these ranges. Moderate quantities of fine Ohio Delaine fieeces were sold in the past few days at 35-36 cents in the grease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30
MERLE OBERON
 CALLS OFF SUIT

Hollywood. June 30-(UP)--Merle Oberon, British screen star, today called of her $l25,000 damage suit against Sclznick International Pic lures, at least temporarily. The actress brought suit against the stu- dio when she was replaced as lead ing lady in "The Garden of Allah by Marlene Dietrich, the German star. A large crowd gathered at the courtroom waiting to see Miss Ober- on and Miss Dietrich but none of the principals appeared.
 Superior Judge Goodwin J. Knight removed the case from the calendar for an indefinite period when attorneys reported they had been conferring on possible settle ment out of court
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30
ONE IS RECOVERING

Greenwich, Conn. June 30--(Up) Charles Angotto was recovering at 6 hospital today from injuries suf~ fered in an unusual accident late yesterday which cost Alonzo Vincent, 64, Stamford, his life.
 Vincent was injured fatally while changing 8 tire on a truck and suc- cumbed shortly after being admitted to Q hospital. The tire burst, the force of the explosion throwing his head against the pavement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30

ate from the J. & L. plant. Theirs, of course, has been long record of repression and suppression"
 Golden was once regional direc- tor of the national labor relatoins board. He relinquished the gov ernment job to follow Lewis in the c. I. O's attempt to unite the na- tions' s00,O00 steel workers in one body. His task Is to enroll north- eastern district members in the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30
Threat OfStrike Has sedSteeL To WaDer
ChrysIer Made Another New High Since I020-NO
 Lessening of Tension in Labor Situation

plan to sell stock to shareholders at S45 share.
 Dow Jones preliminary closing averages showed Indsutrial l57.69 oil O.32, Railroad 47.85 off 0.05, Util- ity 32.49 up OH.
 Volume approximated 820,000 shares compared with 77O,OO0 shares yesterday. Curb sales were 248,000 shares compared with 186,OO0 shares yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30
JUDGE HEADY RESIGNS

Springfield, Mass, June 3O--(Up) Wallace R. Heady, 70, today re- tired as judge of Springfield district court. . post he had held for 22 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30

Acteylene gas flames, which shoot from nozzles like water, are being used to fight locust hordes in South Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30

Once owned by Sir Joshua Rey- holds. a wine glass was sold recent ly in London for 9l5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30
JOHN L. LEWIS
 CHALLENGES GREEN

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30
PRESIDENT MUCH
 PLEASED AT GOV.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-30

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Evening star., 1936-08-31

Lovely fine quality nets thot
you find in the better erode
imports only dainty de-
signs and large borders.
Choice OF II potterns.
Curtains .. Sseos1 Floor.
Evening star., 1936-08-31

Ask obout our Letter of Credit. il
is pleosont ond convenient to use.
with no down payment end three
equal payments on October IS, No
vember IS, and December IS.
Credit Office .. Fifth Flssr.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-25

LOS ANGELES, March 25. UP)-
Romantic peccadillos of the wife
swapping Emersons and Sewells
reached a new milepost today when
beautiful Jane Scholtz EmNSon,
one-time Denver socialite, obtained
a cash -and-carry" divorce at Las
Vegas. Nev., and married Barton
Sewell. her husbands former best
friend"
She obtained a marriage license in
the face of a declaration from her
husband. Walter w. Emerson, that
she was not divorced legally, and
that he would continue his own
plans to divorce her.
Mrs. Emerson and the man whose
bed she shared at a fashionable
Malibu Beach "wifc-trading" party
two years ago journeyed secretly to
Las Vegas where Judge j. M. Lock-
hart granted her divorce in a 10
minute session.
A half hour later she and Sewell
appeared at the marriage license
bureau and obtained a license to
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-25
FARM CENTERS
TO HOLD MEETS
DURING WEEK

Eastside- Sunset and McCabe-Eu-
calvptuS are the farm centerS which
have scheduled meetings for this
week.
Eastside- Sunset will meet Thurs
day at 7:45 o'clock in the EaStSide
school where Frank G. BeySchlag,
farm advisor, will speak on agricul-
lures markets in 1886. Women of
McCabe- Eucalyptus farm center will
present skit. on markets also, being
entitled Current Market Value of
a Good Wife or Husband" The
Younger children Of EaStside school
will present a skit and also music
by the dingle band. Dan Wicst,
county assessor collector, will talk
on the proposed single tax amend
ment.
At McCabe- Eucalyptus meeting
Friday at 7:45 o'clock in the McCabe
schcol, w. I. Stone will talk on tax
alton and w. F. Eldridge, director
on the state board for Region No.
Of the California Farm Bureau
Federation, will discuss farm bureau
work.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-25
VAST ARRAY OF
LEGAL TALENT
MARKS TRIAL

Two shorthand reporters are
preparing daily transcripts of pro-
ceedings in the case Of H. w.
Evcrets against the Sunset Farms,
Inc. now on trial in superior court.
Daily transcripts are not common
occurrence in Imperial county.
Will S. Fawcett i president Of
Sunset Farms and the alleged
transfers Of property from the Will
S. Fawcett company TO the Sunset
company arc the subject o, attack
by Everc,s.
The case IS being tried before
Judge George Freeman of River
side because Judge Benjamin
Warmcr refused to sit in the case.
Evcrets is represented by five at
torncys. Louis Fcrrari. T Cull.nan
E. S. Layman. A. s. Golotlam and
Ross T. HickcoN.
The Sunset Farms is Represent
ed by william Be.rnc, Lyndon
Rowring and Don Bitter.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-25
Meet me at SherwoodS.
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TRIO TRAPPED
THRU LETTER;
SENT TO JAIL

Edward LOrono, Jose Perea and
Manuel Rodriguez are serving six
months in the county jail because
they stole certain possession OF U.
NirazaWa while he was enjoying
japanese day at the Imperial county
fair
Lorono's carelessness in dropping
card and letter showing his name
and address. led to the arrest. The
letter and card were found in Mira
zawa's tent. The japanese tent was
rifled of 10000 cantaloupe covers,
two suits of clothes, tent and some
bedding. The articles later were
found by officers in Lorono's house.
Perea and Rodriguez were traced
by tire tracks found near the tent.
They we're found with Lorono's au-
tcmobile which was said to have
been used by the trio in forays
through the valley. After confess
ing their participation in the tent
burglary to T. M Sharp, chief Grim
inal investigator for the sheriff S
office. and Deputy Sheriff Joe Liar
raras. they pleaded guilty to petty
theft.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-25

without receiving from C Lloyd
Fisher, Hauptmann's lawyer. pc
tition for clcmency. 1t will meet
again Saturday At that time,
Fisher is expected TO file a plea.
contending there is new evidence OF
sufficient weight and authenticity
to Justify Communication of the death
sentence
That same plea already has been
made to the court. of which Gov.
Harold G. Hoffman is the presiding
officer 1t was rejected. I 10 O.
Hoffman did not vote.
The court and Hoffmans reprieVe
power were the only two things
standing between Hauptmann and
death in the electric chair.
Hoffman's decision on whether to
grant another reprieve probably will
not be made until he has a talk
with DR.. John F. Condor. When
that will be. Hoffman doesn't know.
He said he wanted TO confer with
Attorney General David T. Wilentz
first. but today he made no attempt
to get in touch with the attorney
general
Condor, who handed the $4,000
ransom across a cemetery hedge.
laid down stern conditions for his
meeting with Hoffman. 1t must oc-
cur in his New York home, ques-
tions and answers must be in writ
ing; and Wilentz must be present.
Jafsie and his family are irritatsd
at all the blasts Hoffman has loosed
at them and they cautiously arc
protecting their interests.
Right in the middle OF prepara-
tions for the execution, Mrs. Anna
Hauptmann walked into Trenton
state prison today in a gay spring
dress. She srent almost an hour
with her husband and came oEt
smiling.
DO you think your husband Is
going to be executed?" she was ask
ed
She paled, then recovered quickly
and said;
How can they execute an inno-
cent man? Something will hap
en-"