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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
By ELMENER c. WALZER United Press Financial Edlt0rl

New York, Feb. 26-- -(UP) Traders administered g severe test to the stock market today and found 1t could absorb tremendous amounts Of selling.
 After the turn of the fifth hour selling got under way in real earnest. Before that the market had plcdded along ct the lightest trading since January 21 with prices irregularly lower.
 The selling subsided as quickly as it began. Prices rallied from lows, although there was no new buying as traders continued. to regard the list in vulnerable position.
 Losses on the decline ranged to more than 1 points in Case which dropped from its high of 1i0 leg to ii2 3.0. DuPont touched 142, of 3 7.s: American Telephone I'll. of 3 1.4: American smelting 65, oil 2; Borg Warner 75, off 3: Corn Products "A. of 3; Johns Manville 12f, of 4 i-4: and Auburn Auto 4O 1-0, oil 2 1-2.
 The issues recovered part of their losses. Leading railroad issues did better than industrial stocks. Atchi- son recovered Q point of Q loss of more than 2 points. Union Pacific at its low was of only 7-8 point.
 Steel common touched 62 7-8 early, feil to 61 1-8 and then rallied. Chrysler lost about 2 points and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
Influx os Wool

Boston, Feb. 26--CUP)---lnfiux of wool from foreign ports continues in large amounts, according to flg- tires announced today by customs collector Joseph A. Maynard.
 Wool imports for the week ended Feb. 22 were 3,li8,l03 pounds corn- pared with only 307,467 pounds for the corresponding period in l03Ss Total wool imports for the period from last July 1 to Feb. a were 50,o65,60l pounds compared with e,602,26 pounds for the corresponds ing period Q year ago.
 Value of last weeks imports flor consumption" jumped to &2,602,532 over q, ,o24, ,07l for the like week last year. Last weeks imports for ware- house were valued at $6l4,776 cons pared with $i03, ,e6i for the corress bonding week in 1895, while ware- house withdrawals last week were $4e8,27l against S22o, ,024 for the like week Q year ago. 2
 Customs officials collected s606,- $40 in duties last week compared with S2Se,e06 for the corresponding week in 1855, c 1908 per cent ifl- crease. Total customs receipts from last July 1 to Feb. 22 were ei0,3e2,- 873 against 9l2,23e,068 for the cor- responding period Q year ago. A 6e.45 per cent increase. {
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
CONCEALED SAFE
 ROBBERY KNOWN

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 25--(U.P) A 444,154 safe robbery ct the rec- tory office of St. Augustine's church here two and one-half years ago was revealed today with the deten- ton of three men in New York City after reported attempt to dispose of stock certificates which had been forged. The suspects, William Hech- heimer, 53, and Fred Stillman, 34, who said they wer salesnnen for the Cuban American Products, Inc, and Edward c. Borjes, 47, were to be presented during the day in fel- on court.
 Their arrests resulted after Met ropolitan police were notified that stock, offered for sale by the trio, bore the forged signature of Msgr. Michael w. Barry. Detective Will liam J. Henaghan left here for New York to question the men and pre- pare their eXtradition to Hartford. Although the robbery occurred Aug ust 28, 1883, no public disclosure had been made until the apprehen- sion of the New York men last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
Traders Gave Test to Market That Was Taken Care Q
Tremendous Amount |OfSeLLingIs Absorbed
After Fifth Hour Selling Got Under Way in Real
 Earnest Prices Rallied From Lowest Range

General Motors Q point. Utilities did fairly well. At It's low Consolidated Gas was at 8 of 3-4. Public eers vice ~ 3-8 of 3-8, and American Water Works 2I 7.8 of 1. These latter issues recovered nearly all their losses.
 Bonds encountered selling. Cots ton futures were forced down. Grains closed before the selling struck. Wheat was of 1-8 to up 7.6s cent Q bushel. fN
 Wall Street accounted for the des cline on purely technical grounds. The market was considered vulner- able to attack. Traders gave it Q test by dumping stock. Support was noted on the decline. With traderG' accounts in excellent condition it was not anticipated there would be any forced selling. However, many traders planned to remain on the sidelines pending Q more definite trend. S
 Volume approxiinated 2,yo0,0oO shares of which 000,000 were ex- changed in the final hour. This compared with 2200,O00 shares yes- terday. Curb sales were 470,O0O shares compared with 6l8,000 shares yesterday.
 Dow Jones preliminary closing averages showed industrial l50.eO of 1.94, railroad 49.27 off l.04, utii- ity 3l.68 off 0.b7. ga
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
JUNIOR REPUBLIC
 OFFICER SPEAKS
Explains Work of Institu. ton to Local ROtarians
 at Luncheon

Harry Smith, secretary of the Junior Republic for young boys in Litchfield outlined the work being done at that institution in talk delivered to the Rotarians today at the Elton and extended an invita- ton to the local members to attend an important luncheon meeting of the Junior Republic association to be held at the Elton tomorrow.
 The meeting tomorrow, which many of the Rotarians plan to at- tend, will be given through the efforts of MT. Smith and he a1- nounced today that Commissioner of Public Welfare Frederic c. Wall colt would be the toastmaster. Gov. Wilbur Cross is also expected to at- tend tomorrow's luncheon.
 Clarence Jones, president of the Naugatuck Rotarian club was also a guest of the Waterbury group at today's luncheon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
ELECTION VIEWS
 OF SEN. WALSH

Clinton, Mass, Feb. 25-(UP)- Outcome of the presidential elec- ton hinges on the republican nom- inee and his mode of attack, accord- ing to U. s. Senator David I. Walsh, Massachusetts democrat. He spoke informally at his home here late yesterday. While predicting every state would send delegation to Philadelphia pledged to President Roosevelt, he foresaw defeat for any candidate who indicates a lack of faith in the basic principles of the constitution or in that last bulwark of the bill of rights, the supreme court"
 Walsh believed the administration was passing It's hopes of victory on the south, west and middle west. 'The eastern seaboard is @ weak spot for the democrats" he said.
 He refused to comment on the threatened bolt of constitutional democrats under former Governor Joseph B. Ely. Walsh said he does not seek the honor" of attending the democratic national convention
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
JOHN MCCOY IS
 FEELING BETTER

Lowell, Mass. Feb. 25.-(UP)-- His condition Slightly improved" John Mccoy, 47-year old crane op- orator whose right arm was ampu- tated with hacksaw in midair six days ago, was given a better than even chance to recover today.
 Mccoy rallied last night after Q near-fatal relapse earlier in the day. He has been in critical condition sincN Dr. N. Gillmor Long climbed a 60-foot extension ladder last We'd nesday and amputated his right arm to free him from a crane caboose which had jumped it's track and became impaled on 8 steel girder. His name remained on the danger list at St. Josephs hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
Bank Credit Restricted

Washington, Feb. 25--tUP-Ad- ininistration ocials, fearing the possibility of Q speculative boom, planned stringent restrictions Of bank credit for stock market use today ss
 The federal reserve board, which took ofiice Feb. 1, is holding daily conferences for discussion of possible over- expansion of credit for specu- lative purposes. Economists have been called for consultation.
 Sharp restriction of bank credit on securities, similar to the b6 per cent maximum margin requirement. on stock market loans placed in effect Feb. i, will be ordered within Q few weeks, the United Press learned.
 But there Is considerable doubt in administration circles that prices can bs controlled with these or higher restrictions There are fears that more drastic restrictions of credit, such as wiping out of excess reserves, would have the effect of curtailing commercial as well as speculative credit. s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
PUNISHED ARMY
 OFFICER IS HOME
Maj. Gen. Johnson HagOOd Suspended for Criticism
 of Department

Washington, Feb. 25-(UP)-TEe suspension of Maj. Gen. Johnson Hagood from active duty threatened to become Q major political issue to- day. Protests came thick and fast from congressman and New Deal critics. Hagood was relieved O. the command of the sth Corps Area at Fort sam Houston, Texas, and or. dered home to await orders" after he had criticized WPA spending o1 stage money"
 Wait for Retirement
 At the war department 1t was in- dicated that Hagood, the third rank ing ofiicer of the United States army may continue to sit ct home l.. til he reaches the army retirement age 10 months hence. Ofacials said there was nothing in sight" for him. President Roosevelt returned from Hyde Park, N. Y, today fin the midst of the controversy. Much Of the criticism centered about the phrase with which the order began: By direction of the president" A war department spokesman said that was the routine phrase for such orders. There was no confirmation; of the implication made by some administration critics that the pres. ident inspired the order. Secretary of War George Dern and Gen. Mal- in Craig, chief of stan, alone deter mine the assignment of major gen. erals, the spokesman said.
 Explosions of Temper
 Revelation of the order, issued last Friday, caused explosions of temper in congress. Rep. Thomas L. Elan ton, D., Tex, asserted Dern, Craig and Assistant Secretary of War Harry Woodring ought to be i'm. peached and removed from of1ice."
 There was no indication at ..'!e war department that further action against Hagood was contemplated. Ofncials regarded 1t as unlikely he would be called before Q court mar tial to account for his criticism, as was Brig. General William c. Mitcl,. eli 10 years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
IRON LUNG LOST
 ITS HAPPY BOY

Oakland, Cal, Feb. 25-(UP)-Al- meda county hospitals iron lung" which maintained life in i8-year- old Raymond Rambo for 6oo days was idle today. Raymond, the smiling boy who said he couldn't die," died last night.
 Death came suddenly to Ray mond, who constantly read out-or- doors and sporting magazines in infantile paralysis and his release preparation for his recovery from from the Drinker respirator which continued his breathing when par- alysis attacked his diaphragm.
 Collapse of Raymond's stomach caused his death, physicians said. An emergency pumping treatment carried him past the first crisis, but similar efforts last night were fu- tile. &
 The boys mother. Mrs. Anne Rambo, was at the bedside.
 Raymond had been in the respir- ator since April 10, 1884, the long- est confinement for infantile paral. ysis ever recorded, physicians said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
GILBERT BABY IN
 KIDNAP DANCER
Mysterious Tip Given to Widow of Late Actor,
 John Gilbert

Hollywood, Feb. 25 - (U.P) = 4 mysterious tip that kidnapers were preparing to abduct Susan Ann GiI- bert, twCAand-a-half year old Slaughter of Virginia Bruce and the late John Gilbert caused police to establish a guard at the Gilbert home today. Gladys Hall, the act- ress' agent, reported to police that woman who appeared to be a Scandinavian came to her home last night and asked Miss Bruce's tele- phone number. When Miss Hall re- fused to give 1t, the woman said that Miss Bruce, divorced wife of Gil- bert, and the child were in danger and should be guarded. She then hurried away before Miss Hall could question her.
 Reported Incident
 The agent reported the incident to Peyton H. Moore, close friend and attorney for the late actor. Moore and Miss Hall then 1ourneyed to a police sub-station. Miss Halls mys- teriOus informant said: "She and the child are in very great danger and must be notified they are after her." The woman did not explain who "they' were nor would she give her name. Police Captain H. J. Wal lis said he was inclined to believe the warning came from a crank de- string Miss Bruce's telephone num- bcr but he assigned Detective Lieu- tenant Lloyd Hurst and several o1l- cers to guard the Gilbert home.
 Actress Not Worried
 The blonde screen actress did not appear overly worried by the report police said, but decided to remain in her home under guard for a while. Miss Bruce was the fourth and last wife of the late screen lover. They were married in 1892 and their child was born a year later. Miss Bruce won divorce from Gilbert in 1884 and was given custody of their daughter. Gilbert wiIled her the bulk of his $25o,00O estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
SELL STORES TO
 ALL MANAGERS

New York, Feb. 25-(UP)-The James Butler Grocery Company, Inc, operator of 483 retail groceries doing a $15,000, 900 annual business, offered today to sell each of its stores to the manager now in charge.
 The company stores will be of- fered to their managers at an aver age of approximately $2,00O each, officers said. The company will finance installment payments.
 "A store manager now receiving $35 6 week salary will be able as owner to increase his income 70 per cent with no extra effort" General Manager Arthur 0. Jones estimated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
RED GROSS CLASS
 TO OPEN TONIGHT
Twenty Women Sign Up for Instruction in First
 Aid Rudiments

The first in the series of first aid classes for women, sponsored by the American Red Cross, will be held tonight and 20 are registered. The classes will be held in the Chase dispensary on Field street under the supervision of Louis F. Laun, assisted by Miss Florence Turnbull of Crosby High and by Ted" O'Donnell of the Boys Club.
 Glasses will be held each week for twelve weeks and the women will receive instruction in the rudiments of first-aid treatment, such as household burns, abrasions and other injuries common about the home. The instruction will also cov- CT the more detailed branches of first-aid treatment. The lessons will start at 2 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
LONERGAN BILL
 UNDER PROTEST
Stream Pollution Meas ures Would Close All
 Paper Mills in Mass.

Washington, Feb. 2S = (UP) = Charges that the Lonergan stream pollution bills would destroy every industry that uses water were made today in telegranns to several Serla- tors. Charles w. Boyce, executive secretary of the American Paper and Pulp association, protested to Sen. Royal 8. Copeland, d., N Y, chairman of the senate commerce that the ''bills, if enacted and en- forced, would threaten continued operation of every industry that uses water in its processes includ- ing pulp and paper mills in 3S states" A determined light to block favorable reports on the two bills was urged in telegrams to many senators.
 Would Close Mills
 In a telegram to Sen. David I. Walsh, d., Mass. s. L. Wilson, American Writing Paper Co, of New York, said that bills 50 drastic that no industry could exist If they were enforced enforcement of such bills would close every paper mill in Massachusetts ag well as through out the country" One Lonergan bill would make the national re- sources committee permanent es- tablishment to regulate pollution control. The committee would be authorized to coordinate activities of states, encourage enactment of uniform state pollution laws and encourage compacts between states for prevention of pollution. It also provides for sanitary districts and an injunction clause to prevent use of waters to manufacturers on re- quest of the national committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25

Continued from Page 1O Whited, based on charges of false testimony made by Governor Har- old Hoffman of New Jersey.
 Wilentz was reluctant to discuss new developments in the Haupt- mann case and in many instances declined to be quoted directly.
 Definition of Perjury
 It was made plain, however, that the prosecution doubts regarding any perjury proceedings arose from the definition of this offense as car- ried in the New Jersey statutes.
 The statute defines perjury as "the wilful misstatement of esSen- tial facts under oath" Hence, 1t was pointed out, to obtain an indictment 1t would be necessary to establish first, that the witness made false statement, second that the matter involved was essential and finally, and most difficult that the misstate- ment was "wilful."
 While again declining to speak publicly, Wilentz evidenced feeling that developments of the past few days were not of outstanding i'm: portance and that the Whited charges, in particular, had no vital significance in the case.
 Whited Trivial Witness
 Wilentz feels that even if Whited's testimony is impeached, the matter has small bearing on Hauptmanns s guilt. He indicated that Whiteds testimony twas & trivial part" of the testimony on which Haupt- mann's extradition to New Jersey was secured.
 It was clear from Wilentz' atti- tude that he will never ask for an- other repricve, or consent to such action, unless there are radical new developments in the case.
 Regarding his attitude toward the case, Wilentz would only call atten- ton to statement made by him during the course of the trial. In this statement he said:
 whenever the defense can show any clean cut evidence that Haupt- mann is innocent, will be the first to admit it."
 He doubted, however, that there had been any developments of sig nificance since the Pennington trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
WORK HORSE OF
 BOSSY IS DONE

Newburyport, Mass, Feb. 25.-- (UP)--Harry. 18-year old work horse was back in retirement ct the city poor farm today.
 Mayor Andrew J. (Bossy) Gillis ordered Harry returned to his stall and retracted his ruling that Pa- trolman Eugene Sullivan should pa- trol his isolated night meat mount ed on horse."
 Bossy didn't disclose whether his order was prompted by Sullivan's demand for . riding habit or his in- ability to find e saddle that would arch the broad back of 1eoo-pound Harry. ss,. s,a,1N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
WILL RAISE HER
 BABY IN EUROPE
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(COpyrlght 1036 by United Press)
 London, Feb. 25-(UP)--Countes Won Haugwitz-Reventlow American five and ten cent store heiress, has transferred part of her fortune to England, reliable sources said today.
 Her one day old boy, 1t was un- derstood is to be brought up in Europe, his time divided between England and Denmark.
 Despite reports to the contrary, 1t was understood that the baby born yesterday to the former Barbara Hutton is unlikely to be seen in the United States for Q long time.
 The baby is under heavy guard ct No. 2 Hyde Park Gardens, in cosy imported French cradle, and close friends say that the countess is 50 afraid of kidnapers that she intends to live permanently in Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
HARVARD MEN
 MUST PAY MORE

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 25--(Up) Harvard students will have to pay more for their meals beginning next September, 1t was announced today.
 The upperclassman will be charg. ed So.26 for his 2l meals per week at college dining halls, CT, increase of 75 cents over the current price.
 The freshman will have to pay Ss.l0 instead of S8, as at present, for his 2l meals at the freshman union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
WOOL MARKET.

Boston, Feb. 25 (Up)-Trade was very quiet in the Boston wool mar ket, according otoday's report of the U. g. Agriculture department.
 Scattered lots of odds and ends were sold but there was no business of sizable volume reported. Inquir- les from manufacturers were re- ported to be fewer than last week. Nominal quotations on domestic wools were unchanged. A little strictly combing 64s and finer Ohio and similar fleece wool was avail- bale and 1t was firmly heald ct 34. 36c, in the grease, depending upon shrinkage and length of staple.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
BULLET WouNDs TWO

Lexington, Mass, Feb. 26--(Up)-- 4 single bullet wounded two youths yesterday. Robert Svendsen, i7, Of somerville accidentally discharged . revolver while loading 1t. The bull. let gashed his right hand and pierced the right hand of his com panion, Francis O'Brien, IS. Neither was wounded seriously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
' RETURNs TO CAPITAL

Washington, Feb. 26--sUP)--Fres- ident Franklin D. Roosevelt TO. turned to the Capital today from Hyde Park, cutting short his visit their Co Dc present ct the fu- neral of Henry L. Roosevelt, assiyts ant secretary of the navy and his sixth cousin. who died lest week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25

Josias von Runsult and Jonas de VIII, Netherlands, recently became Buddhist priests ct . Kyoto, Japan, temple, and will begin their duties in Java. A.g 44es
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25

All American automobiles per- initted by the French Government to sit,r the country are being quick Iy sold in France. ,,f.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25

Rising prices cs silk cocoons, rice and wheat i1ns increased the income Of farmers Of Japan SiO0,4OO OoO in tlie last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
Investment Trust Quotations c. T. CULHANE CO, ING.
 6s Center Street

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 Clesb A s....,..'..', .vO soV Century Shares ........ 26.0l 30.l2 Diversified T trustee
 Shares B ............ 10ss Diversified T trustee
 Shares 0 ........,... 4.b0 4.So Diversified trustee
 Shares D ............ 6T0 T.40 Dividend Shares ...... 1.e6 l.77 Equity Corp. Of Del pfd 40M 4Ah Fixed Trust Shares A 12.2i Fixed Trust Shares B l0.21 Incorporated Investors 22So 240e Massachusetts Investors
 TTuBb ......,,...''..' 1v'So @s.ys Nationwide Sec. B .... A.07 4T7 North American Trust
 Shares leB6 ...,...,. 3.3l Spencer Trask Fund [. 1870 20.0b Trusteed N. Y. Bank .. U. i s. rlec. Light <
 Power Shares A~.... ie% lsh U. s. Eiec. Light &
 Power Shares D .... 2.M 2.O4 HOME LOAN BONDS Home owners Loan
 Corp. 2Ms ......... i0O.i lO0.lo Home owners Loan
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25

(Continued from Page 1J Canadians living on the continent and playing amateur hockey.
 He said that there was absolutely no discrimination because of racial differences. 's
 Tn fact,T he said, "Rudl Ball, the German Jewish hockey player, was cheered by the Germans more than any other player"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
N. '. Bank < Trust Stocks Zhe R. Y. 0rlgEs Co.

Bid Asked Bank of Manhattan .... 2e 3l Bank of N. Y. 6s Trust. .4eo 300 Bankers Trust ......... h 6T Gent. Hanover Bank e
 Trust .............. ..1i4 no Chase National Bank ,. 3I 70 Chemical Bank & Trust 6e be Corn Exchange Bank :. 62M 9oM Empire Trust .,........ 22 1o - First National Bank. 1850 1et0 Guaranty Trust .......2el " S00 Irving Trust ........... 45 ~ MansifactuEers TTuSt ~. c Aeg National City Bank .... g eI New York T'Tust ..,. .lt4 1ie Titls Guarantee ~ Trust A A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
WILENTZ ANGRY
 OVER ATTACKS

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
AVERY BRUNDACE
 PRAISES GERMANY

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