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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
NEW ENGLAND IMPROVES

Boston, Aug. 27--(UP>-- Increased travel of all kinds and expansive recreational activities arc important factors in the continued economic improvement in New England, Dun & Bradstreet, Inc, said today.
 Steamship lines, railroads, and bus lines report travel to the VarA ious seaside and mountain resorts as substantially above last year. shipyards are benefltting by larger demand for pleasure craft of all types. The Port of Boston is shove ing q steady growth. More autos mobile traffic is reflected in greater consumption of gasoline, oil, tires and accessories.
 The Boston wool market has been flrner in the past 3 weeks, with prices of wool and woolen goods inn- proved. Fleece wools also have been active, and mohair and carpet woola are selling well ct advanced quota~ tons. Employment in Massachusetts Woolen mills is about 30 per cent of the l925-l027 average.
 Cotton consumption in New EngA land mills for the 12 months ended July 3l was l7 per cent over the preceding l2 months period, with gains In the last few months mainly responsible. July consumption was 6i per cent greate rthan July 1885. The employment situation Is not SO cheerful as in the woolen mills, standing at about 50 per cent of the l026-l027 average. Cotton piece goods are less active with on easier tone in the market, while Rayonl yarns are scarce with higher prices.
 Production of shoes for fall de- livery is at about 30 to 100 per cent of capacity. Large quantities of| leather are being consumed with re- sulting higher prices; all grades of leather are sharing the activitiess Hide and skin trading in the paat week was heavy with prices firm,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
MARY PICKFORD
 CASE HAS BEGUN

Boston, Aug. H.--(UP)--Some % witnesses were called Go the federal building today to testify at c hcGr- ing preliminary to trial in the iOd- eral court of New York of c 9i,- 100000 islander suit against Mary PiCkfOrd. J. Raymond Cornell, re- tired NcwtonVille organ manuiactur. CT, has brought four actions totaling that amount. only one Of which, for $2b0, ,000, remains to be adJudicated. This will go to trial in New York in october or November. TOday'B hearing will be before Francis E, Burns, Boston lawyer. who has been appointed by Federal Judge John c. Knox Of New York aS q special cofn- missioner Co take deposltiong Of wit. nesseg in this area, Wher3 occurred the events on| which the suit iS based.
 Miss Pickford came here on Feb- ruGry 1884 for personal appearances at a theater. During her Boston visit, Cornell attempted t0 call on her for the purpose, he contends, Of selling her gome Christian Science literature. Thereafter the actress fled Co Cape Cod and, at the home Of friends, sought refuge from sup- posed kidnaperg. Cornell contends that statements Miss Pickford made to the press at that time slandered him,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
CONN. JAILS ARE
 IN BAD CONDITION

Hartford, Conn., August 2--(UPJ -- The report of the state leglsla' tive commission on JailS today de- scribed as "deplorable" conditions In Connecticut JailS and demanded the immediate construction" Of q state jail farm.
 Submitted to Governor Wilbur l., CrosS by Professor Jerome Davis Of Yale, chairman, and Judge Stanley P. Mead, the report for the thlrG time since l03i recommended eS- tablishment of c central jail farm
 A site for the farm has already been selected at Glastonbury and Portland, the report said, and the state board Of finance and control has appropriated funds for an option on the site.
 Profess:: Davis said the report estimates the cost Of putting the farm in operation ct S27e,0OO Broken down, this Is &38,000 for land, $2OO,000 for buildings and S40,0OO for equipment.
 The commission said c state farm would "obviatc the necessity ot costly new jail buildings in every county and would employ the priSorl- CTS in raising their own food in cor1- traSt to the present system in which most of the prisoners are kept tn relative idleneSs."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Avg. 27 - UP)- Priced were very firm on e fair turnover of greasy combing domestic wooli In Boston the .. s. Agriculture de- partment reported today.
 original lines of fine territory wools running bulk good Frencli combing and staple length brought| 86-88 cents, secured basis. SmalI| quantities of graded staple length| fine territory wools have brought| e8-00 cents, secured basis. Bids ill' the range 76-70 cents, secured basis! |! were being turned down oncombingl 3-8 blood territory wools and soma sales were closed at 77-70 cents, secured basis. Graded staple length i-2 blood territory wools have been moved ct 85-e8 cents, secured basis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
RAILSON NAUGY
 RUN WILL GO
Public Utilities COmmis. sion Gives Permission
 for Removal

The Connecticut company was to. day authorized by the state public utilities commission to remove It's trolley rails between Waterbury and Naugatuck and also to extend its Highland avenue bus service to Naugatuck. Since last fall the con- cern has been conducting bus serv- ice between here and Naugatuck via the South Main street route. The decision of the public utilities com. mission makes 1t possible for the Connecticut company to make this form of transportation service per- manent.
 The Highland avenue.N .Naugatu route will be extended to the freight yards in the borough. However, in granting permission to extend the route to the Connecticut company the commission ruled that no busi- ness shall be conducted that shall In anyway conflict with the route in the Naugatuck area operated by Lionel LeClair.
 The decision of the commission today also gives the Connecticut company the right to remove It's rails from lower Grand street. It IS the opinion of the commission that the public vii lbe adequately served by the use of busseS on the South Main street Naugatuck route and that the Connecticut company will be able to bring about needed econ- omies by the elimination Of the trolley rails.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
By ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial EdltOr)

New York, Aug. 27-GUP)-steel shares led Q spirited advance on the stock exchange today.
 Gains ranged to more than 3 points in the wlde-moving Case, VoDuyae increased moderately.
 Numerous dividend increases brought broad gaiuS in indlvidue isguss such as Masta Machine wliif'h tousIed a new high nt g 5'J, uii i i-a. One dividend oinissioa-.-U, S, Industrial Alcohol .aent thG stock down 3 points.
 Excellent business reports coupled with Q more moderate view on the European situation helped the mar get. Yesterdays decline was traced to war feers inspired by Q reported Etalin radio talk later denied by Moscow.
 Bethlehem Steel made new high at 60 6-0, up 5. U. 8. Steel gained more than 3 points. Cruciblc made Q new top ct ~, up2 3-4, Advances of l to points were made by Youngstown Sheet & Tube, Vana- dium, National and Republic, Farm equipment issues made wide ad- vances. Case was up more than 9 points and others to more than 9. Mall order issues followed, with Sears Roebuck gaining more than 3,
 outlook for increased earnings by rails sent Atchison up more than 3 points. Relatively heavy trading
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27

tContinued from Page D tional life in the death of Secretary Dern. Quiet and unassuming, he mastered with singular thorough ness all of the varied problems which fall within the Jurisdiction of the war department and admin- iStered his office with tact discre. ton and good Judgment. The army of the United States has lost de. voted leader,
 "For many years George Dern and I have been close associates, first aB govehnors of our respective states, and lately, for nearly four years, in Washington. 1 am deeply grieVed that he has left us."
 The presidential special crossed into North Dakota this morning. Tho weather YVES mild and the sky overcast with threat of rain.
 VIII Attend Funeral
 Washington, Aug. 27 -- CUPD -- President Roosevelt will attend the funeral of Secretary Of War George F. Dern in Salt Lake City but Will not curtail his trip of inspection through the drought area, the White House announced today.
 The president was informed Of his war Secretary's death by tele- phone at Steele, N. D., where the presidential train was Jagged. Mfr Roosevelt immediately asked secre. tary of State Cordell Hull to order aIi flags in the District of Coluf1. bia at half mast aS well as all those at military posts.
 A White House statement was issued saying
 "This being serious trip of in. spection of drought conditions, not poiiticial or of c campaign nature, President Roosevelt will continue his appointments and inspections"
 It was anticipated that the presi. dent will remain at Rapid City, 8. D.. attaching his train to the fu- neral train as 6 second section
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
AMMONIA FUMES
 ESCAPE IN HOUSE

FlremGn from three conpanieD responded to Q call at 1;30 o'clock this afternoon after neighbors had discovered ammonia fumes eininaL. ing from the cellar Of the home Of Edward Chapman Of 40 Summer street. Investigation proved that the cause was due to an overloaded mos tor in q EelVinator unit stored in the basement.
 The home was unoccupied at the time and firemen from companies l, ' and ii forced the cellar win. dows while Captains Stephen J. Bloomfield and William c. Russell entered to diSConnect the wiring. The department pulmotor was also rushed to the scene, but was not needed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
Gains Registered At Better Than 3 Points
Some Issues Went Up Over POints-ExcelIent Busi'
 ness Reports Sent Stocks on Jump Higher

was noted in New York Central and Pepnsylvsnia.
 Westins Electric ran up to i3o 3-4, up 6 l.4. General Electric rose more than a rc.ns and AlliS ChRiTpcrs more than 2. Copnsrs ral~ lied. International Nickel made Q Jew nigh.
 nthcrs to ma.e new highs for the year or longer included doodrlch, 5ehlgh Valley, Mullins Manufac- turing B, Byron Jackson, and United Carbon.
 Peoples Gas Jumped 2 points, OH shares made small gains. Liquors were better with schenley up mora than a point. Bonds followed stocks higher. Grains were mixed with corn down and others steady. Business new0 was featured by plant expan- elon items including $5575, ,000 for General Motors and S5,i00,0oo for Packard.
 Dow Jones preliminary closing averages showed: industrial, l6677 up 3.45; railroad 538l up l,36; util- fly 34l5 up 0.35.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
Produce Market |
 Furnished by Connecticut
 Department of Agriculture B. P. St0rrs. local agent.)

FRUITS: Apples l.OO-1.bO bu., No. z .0O.i.0O bu.; bIuebeTries 7.OO.7.OO crate, CanadlanS O.OO cTatej Cantas IOupes .0O.L25 bu, sOutheTn 1.2S. I.6O crate; peaches. native .7S.1.O0 N.bu., southern EIbertas 2.2S.2.76 bu., pears CIappS FavOTIte 5S.1.OO H.bu.
 VEGETABLES; Beans, snap 50. 100 bu., lima .76.I.00 bu., ShaII .6Os L10 bU.; beeA .26s.36 d0z.; bTOcs coll .0S..0O box; cabbage 1.OOs1.26 box; carrots .2D-.3B dOx.; caullflOwer .76.1.26 dog; celery .gO.OO dOz.; corn .76..l.26 100 ears; CucuInbeFS 1.OOs i.6O bu.; egg plant .0O-76 buy let. tuce .4O..8B box, western iceberg 426s4,6O crate; onions .00.1.10 bu.; peas, western 2.26-2.BO bu.; peppers green .SO..7S; red 2.6O bu.; potatoes 120.1.36 bu.; spinach .0O.1.00 bu.; squash .36-.06 bu.; tomatoes .3SsbO M.bu.; turnipS, white .4S-.5O lz.bu., yellow Canadian l.lO.l.2S bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS: Conn. eggs per dOE.: Newiaid Fancy .A3; Special A2..43; Extra .4O..52; Gath. cred .3Ss.4O; NewIald medium 8; Special medium .3S..37; ExIra me- alum .32-.36; western firsts .27..52; live fowl, heavy .l7..20 Ib, LegheTn .17..20 b.. bF0iIeFs, Reds .1s-.2O D.,
 Rocks .1S-.2i b., Leghorn .l7..10 Ib., FoasteFs .1S-.22 h.; dressed, fowl .24-.2e b., bFOlIers .2S-.30 h., roaSt. CTS .30-.33 lb.
 LIVESTOCK, MEATS AND BUT. TER; Butcher stock, cows .O2..Ol Ib., calves .0Ss.10 b.; meats, beei .1s..i7 D., veal .13s.1etz lb., Iamb .2o..22 D., pork Joins .24..2s Ib., ham best smoked .27..20 b., butter 0o-0z score .95s.lO %.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27

way to prevent furnishing of prov- inccS of Almeria, Murcia, Alicante and BadaJos and supplies to the rebels"
 The Spanish foreign office re. quested that Wendelin transmit the note to Washington that American merchant ships may be warned and that thus possible incidents may be avoided"
 Acknowledging receipt of the note under date of August 2b, Hull said:
 Cannot Admit Legality
 My government directs me to inc form you in reply that with the friendiiest feelings toward the Spans ish government, 1t cannot admit the legality of any action on the part of the Spanish government in declaring such ports closed unless that government declares and main" tainS an effective blockade of such ports,
 "In taking this position my govern. ment Is guided by c long line oi preccdentS in international law with which the Spanish government B doubtless familiar"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
STRIKERS ARRESTED

Middletown, Conn. Aug. T-(UP) --The stoning of c state police car and ar exchange of sticks and stones between strikers and work CTS at the Remington Rand plant today resulted in arrest of three strikers on charges of aggravated assault.
 They were Joseph Gemma, Car- fneio Carta and Norris Beach, each of whom was placed under 91,000 bond. The disturbance occurred as workers were leaving the plant late yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
SLINCHTLY HURT,
 3 STORY FALL

Bridgeport, Conn, Aug. T-tuP) Oliver c. Beard, 70, was in Bridge port hospital today suffering from a slight hip injury following c three story fall from ladder yesterday
 Beard was painting his house when he slipped from the ladder His fall was broken by electric wires entering the second floor of the house.
 City Ambulance Surgeon E. c Hurlburt could And no external in- juries. Later, the man complained of hip pains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
DEAD PROwLER UNKNOWN

East Hartford, Conn, Aug. 27- (UP)--Idcntity of 6 prowIer, fatally wounded by c policeman in Q va" cant house late last night, was sought today. The man, one-legged and middle c.agcd, was shot down by Lieutenant Max P. Knie who dis. covered him attempting to break Q glass in the door of c home which had been robbed on four previous occasions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
POLICEMAN TACKLED WELL

Hartford, Aug. 27-(UP)--Police- man Harry Anderson was being con. graduated today for his football prowess. Tn view Of hundreds of per. sons leaving work late yesterday, Anderson executed q beautiful flying tackle on the person of John Pitug, this city, alleged to have stolen packages from q truck parked near the center of the city. The tackle followed q chase which zlg.zagged down Main street through crowds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
DEAD BY ACCIDENT

Bridgeport, Conn, Aug. 27-(UP) Funeral arrangements were being made today for Miss Marguerite Sanford. 32, only daughter Of q proc minent local family, who was found dead late yesterday of c fractured skull suffered when she apparently fell down c flight of stairs. Dr. II. R. Deluca said the woman had been dead four or five days. Her body was discovered by c painter, Lawrence P. Osborne, who said he found c small dog, suffering from lack of food and water, lying near- hV
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
TWO MEN HELD
 ON SUSPICION

Two men were booked oii BuSpl. cion at headquarters today pends ing the outcome of an investigation by detectives into the alleged theft of articles from c parked car last night They arc Allan Watts and Lloyd Deganan, Of iBi Oak street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
Steel Shares Led Market Into Spirited Advance Today
United States Has
 Turned DouDn Spain
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clude mediation, 1t is believed the body, which will doubtless consist Of the regular envoys of the approx imately g powers invited to pledge themselves to non intervention, would be c suitable instrument if and when intercession is feasible.
 To Draft Appeal
 The committee also will be au. thorized to supervise and draft the international appeal shortly to be addressed to both the loyalistS and rebels to curtail ruthfulness in war. fare. France mad Great Britain to- day approached 10 Europeon goV- ernmentS, virtually ell of whom 50 far have refrained from placing into effect efnbargoeS on shipments to Spain, and requested them 10 do SO immediately. The capitals 10 which this suggestion was made made were Rome, Lisbon, The Hague, Brussels, Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade, Bucharest, Sofia, Angora, Athens, Warsaw, Prague, Riga, Stockholm, Oslo, HelsingforB and Copenhagen. Great Britain, France, Germany and Russia already have declared eTnbargoes.
 Spanish Has Zephyrs
 Hendaye, French Spanish Border, Aug. N- (UP) - The daily broad. cast communique of the Spanish insurgents asserted today that the rebels had encircled San Sebastian.
 The rebels claimed the capture of Fort San Marco in the battle or Irun but it was denied by observers watching the battle, who said the rebels were two miles from San Marco and unable to advance after two days Of fighting.
 The rebels also asserted that their fleet captured c government tranB- poft loaded with munitions, shells and aTmored cars of Bilboa, deSs tined for lawaliStS on the run front.
 Vatican City, Aug. N-(UP)--It was reported today without conflr. nation that Pope Plus is contens plating c solemn audience ct Castel Qandolfo of refugee Spanish bishops and clergy, to whom he will make 0 speech energetically protesting alleged InaSsacreg by communists maSsacreS by communists and the firing Of churches and corventS.
 It also was reported that after his return to the Vatican, the Pope would hold c special expiation ser- vice ct St. Peter's, with the College Of Cardinals taking part.
 London, Aug. 27 (Up) -- The Spanish Cruiser CervanteS, Steanl- ing eastward through the Strait, fred several rounds at Carnero Point, on the Bay Of Gibraltar, in Spanish territory, the exchange telegrph reported.
 Lisbon, Portugal, Aug. N-CUP)-l The Portuguese government de. creed an embargo on the export of arms to Spain today.
 The action was taken in accord- ance with the French proposal for Q policy Of non-intervention among the European powers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
Italian Veterans

Italian Veterans
 Past President Louh Brla has been named chairman Of the gcn- eral committee Of the Waterbury chapter. Italian World War Vet crans, for the third annual local observance Of the signing Of the Italian armistice Sunday, NoVcn- Der 6. The armistice was signed November {, 1918.
 An all day program has been arranged, starting with mass 0t our Lady of Lourdes church, fol- Lived by exercises at the honor roll In Library park, speakers at Buckingham oil in the afternoon and c dance in the evening. Mir. Brla B being assisted by Anthony DiCrosta and Amerigo DAngliS, secretary and treasurer, respect. iVely. The sub.committeeS will Dc named by the general chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
W. Q. 5. J.

There will also Dc q meeting Of Unit c, N. U. S. ]. Of WaterVille, tomorrow evening. The group will meet at 500 o'clock in the Casper Davis Post rooms on Thomasto1 avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
Behind The
 Lines
N. E. 0. r.

N. E. 0. r.
 Tentative plans for an outing in the near future were discussed at a meeting Of the Waterbury lodge, N. E. o. P, in Engineers hail last evening. The outing Will be held in Avon sometime next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
Moose

It was announced last night that moving pictures of the new Moose home ln MoOschart, IlI. would be shown at the next meet. ing of the local order which will be held ln the lodge hail, Septem. Der 10. Three applications for membership were received at last nights meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
French Suggestion


 London. Aug. N,-(UP) s-The French government today proposed establishment Of c diplomatic gens erai staff" in London to supervise execution Of the onsinterVention pact among ElFopeor powers with regard to Spain's civil war. Great Britain promptly agreed 10 the French suggestion. The foreign Of. flee informed Paris it would Do "de- lighted" to have an international committee sit in London to "collate measures for the enforcement Of embargo on Spain and deal with any further proposals concerning It's extension or operation" Al. though the supervision committees terms Of reference do not now in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
BY LOUIS r. KEEMLE

United Press CaDle EultOrD
 The military situation in Spain today found the rebels strongly on the offensive, but meeting with stout and stubborn resistance.
 The main theater of war was in the Irun.san Sebastian area on the north coast, where the rebels were making c supreme bid for . victory which would permit them to throw their forces in with the army in the duadarrama mountains for Q march on Madrid.
 The issue was much in doubt. Harold Ettlinger, United Press coTre- Spondent observing the battle from the heights on the French side of the border, reported that the rebels in the second day of their attack, were unable to make headway and the battle apparently was Q gtale- mate until one side or the other gets. gIzeabie endorsements.
 The most accurate, first.hlnd in. formation was coming from the run sector, where facts can be aBs certained by firBt.hand observation and dispatched from the French side Of the border without censor ship.
 Excel Situation Missing
 It was difficult to ascertain the exact situation in the provinces south Of Madrid. A government dee cree declaring Q war zone in Toledo and Ceceres provinces could Dc cons Strued as c tacit admission that the ioyaliS1 were not doing so well,
 Elsewhere in the country, except at Oviedo, where the loyalistg are still engaged in stubborn siege which began almost at the start Of the war, there is scattered fighting, They gre not battles in the strict sense of the word, but casual ens agreements whenever forces Of the two sides come together.
 A blast Of radio propaganda came out Of the stations controlled by both sides. Many Of the claims were obviously exaggerated and may be discounted.
 Each day Of the war brings an easing Of the European situation and c iessening of the danger that other powers may Dc involved. Portugal laid down afi arms eIns bargo today, and Britain welcomed q French suggestion for concerted European action though c joint committee to assure European neus trAiity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-27
ROOSEVELT MUST
 PUT LANDON OFF

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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-04-10
PA.
URBAN LEAGUE
AIDS VICTIMS

PITTSBURGH (ANP)-The he
roic part played and the yeoman
service rendered by the local unit
Of the National Urban League. in
aiding victims of the flood that
rendered thousands homeless and
caused suffering here last week,
was revealed in a report made pub
lie Tuesday.
Racial lines were swept aside in
the prosecution of the work by the
Urban League, in cooperation with
other agencies seeking to give re-
lief to the victims of the inunda-
ton. Officials Of the organization
rushed into the stricken area and
along with officials of the Ameri-
can Red Cross succored the VIC
TINS, throwing the offices open CO
the homeless, giving food to those
who were hungry and all forms If
relief possible.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-04-10
ZULU MUSICIAN
TALKS OF JAZZ

LONDON (ANP)-Dance music
composers of Americas Tin Pan
Alley and England's Charing Cross
Roads are merely bowling to some
primal spark that can be traced
back to a primitive people whose
forefathers swung by their tails in
the deep forests of Central Africa,
according to Thola kele Caluza,
one of the very few African native
music professors who is a full
blooded member of the warlike zu-
lu nation and at present a London
visitor.
IT really think" declared Caluza,
that the composer of Western
music is inspired in his moments
of creative composition by primer
dial influences-the same influence
es that made his forefathers find
their first primitive demands sat
isfied by the single-toned rhythm
of the bush drum.
This was made of a sheet of
buffalo hide stretched over a hol-
lowed log The Instruments of
those long-ago days have been inn
proved upon, but the rhythm re-
mains exactly the same"