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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
Market IrreguIar At Opening Of Business
Trading Moderately Active-BOnds Pirmed-COttOn
 Futures Lost; Most Leaders Register Losses

,Sll-2 of 7-e; Bethlehem 62 of Ia; Chrysler 55 5-8 off sea: DuPont llg of Ia; General Motors 8 l-4. of l-l; Westinghouse Electric Ill oil il-e; New York Central 93-8 oil S~4 and Pennsylvania Railroad a l-H O: S-0
 Atchis0n gained slightly and frac- tonal advances were noted in Allis erican Can, Goodrich, International Nickel, Youngstown Sheet and Tube, National Distillers, United Aircraft and American Radiator.
 Oils were steady. Standard of New Jersey opened 1,700 shares at 46 3.4 unchanged and Standard of Cali- fornia go 7-8 up Ia.
 Trading turned dull after the opening with prices moving irreg. ularly around initial levels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
SCHOOLS SUSPEND
 SESSIONS TODAY
MlODl lEBURY CoFrespenaenG Gleanee Read
 TelephNNe s.e0SS

The local schools elaSe teday for the Christmas Holidays, Sessions will be resumed oa January 3,
 The nativity play "rhe coming or the Prince Of Peace was present. cd the other evening at the Congre- gatlonal church with the following east Fred Abbott, Marion Town- send, William uFeene, shirley Sal- isbNfy, Evelyn Long, Mildred Stew eAs, Clara LaSher, Ruth BallaMtyne, Mrs, Ralph Swift, Mrs, John A0FN- becker, Mrs William Greene, Joseph Daske, Robert Fes.N, Charles Miner, John baShef, Stewart Clark, Alvin LoolAls, Henry JNaa, and Warren Chamberlain, Also QeoffFey PfeA~ uSs, Gilbert PrentlSs, Warren AaM- sen, Gordon LaSheF, Lester DreM- nan, william SRiff, Ralph Swift, samuel DaSsett, Wallace Clark and Allen Clark,
 The SeAlos aAc junior chorus aS~ SiSted the players Mrs, Della BF0n~ son coached the play and Mrs. Robin Ogden directed the music,
 
 MT. and Mrs Frank Mcintyre Nf Mllcrest have with them for the holidays, their daughter, Miss Mar lon Mcintyre, a student at SA JoSephS College, In West Hartford
 Miss Katherine StlllMaA, aaUgh~ ter of Dr, and Mrs, Edgar StillMAn oS New York and MlaalebNry wsS one of the committee tA charge of the annual Christmas Dolphin dance, which was given last evening at the Hotel Pierce In New York
 WeStoveF school closed yesterday for the holiday recess of three weeks,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
Fake Solicitors

Solicitors representing them- selves as agents of the Water. bury WOmen's club have been touring the residential districts of the city during the past few days, selling chances on "three Cakes--all benefits Co be turned into the funds of the Waterbury Woman's club."
 Any person SO solicited K re. quested to communicate ifnme. dlatedly with the police depart. ment or with Frank J. Green, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
 An officer of the Waterbury Women's club called attention of the Chamber of Commerce to the fraud today. and immediate investigation and action was promised.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
Disposition

The sum of $i ,628.78. which was turned over to the clerk of the superior court by the Firemen's Fund Indemnity company, to Dc kept for the estate of Julian Urban, was ordered disposed of today by Judge Edwin c. Dickenson.
 Disposition will be as follows: Clerk, for Judgments and filing, $27; Alexandria Urban, administrative $685; Vincent A. Miller $8i7.7B, to be divided with Clayton l.. Klein and John P. McLinden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
BERNARD BLAZYS
 POSTS BIG BOND

WptertoWn, Dec, 22--ArralgnmeAt in superior court at Lltehiaeld M January faces Bernard Plays, 10, of Watertown, who last night was bound over after hearing In town court before Justice Russell Pope. He Is charged with breaking and entering, and theft Bonds of $l00 for his release were posted,
 Blagys Is alleged to have been ono of group of youths charged with breaking Into South school, They are also alleged to have footed a parked automobile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
SPO7LIGH7ZNG Brass City News
Assessed $40

Fines of $20 ana costs each on two counts were imposed on Donate Verrone, of Criggs street, when he was arraigned in U. s. district court at Hartford yester- day before Judge Edwin F. Thomas. Verrone, president of the Brass City Paper Co.,, was charged with misrepresenting adulterated olive oil.
 At the request of U. s. Attor- ney Robert P. Butler, similar charges against the firm were dropped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
Permits

Permit to erect q frame shed and one-Story garage was granted to the Waterbury Ash Removing company ct the office of the build. ing inspector today. Buildings of the company were razed by fire on the ThonaSton dump several weeks ago. The permit calls for construction to cost $i,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
Administrator Upheld
 Tn $1O,OOO Action
Judge DickensOn Eliminates Additional COmseP' in
 Fatal Auto Accident Suit of Unusual Features

Attorney Joseph Gufoe party counsel in the $10000 civil action of Edward McDonald administrator against
 lawrence Dioro was granted today by Judge Edwin c. Dickenson in Superior Court Attorney Guilfoile had entered the court counsel for Mary Ann and John E Lyons Judge Dickenson decided that they have no
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
FINAL ARGUMENTS

Hartford. Conn. December a. CUP) -- Final arguments were to be heard today in the Superior Court trial of IS members of the local truck drivers Union accused of con- spiracy to commit violence in con- nection with a recent strike.
 Judge Arthur F. Els may charge the jury late today or tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
Attempts!

Two attempts at burglary during the night were made on South Main street. one was at the Fran. o.American Social club, 430 South Main street, and the other at N. J. Bournival's store, oe0 South Main street.
 Lieut. Detectives Edward Mcwlli. gott and William Foley who ifivcs. tigated. reported that both attempts were unsuccessful
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
Ilehekahs 10 Meet

Thursday evening there will be a meeting of Marion Rebekah Lodge in odd Fellows hall at 800 o'clock. Degrees will be conferred on large class.
 MT. and Mrs. Adelard Daigle of Marion Road. here as guests. MT. and Mrs. Albert Daigle of Fort Kent, Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
RY ELMER c, WALEER iNlv.aaaA pmnnn Wrammmasnf EalltnF

New York, Dec. :2.-.tupl Stocks opened irregular in Q narrow range today with trading moderately 0c- tive. Bonds iirmed while cotton fu- lures lost . to n points,
 Most leading stocks registered losses ranging to more than Q point at the outset. U. s. Steel opened at co V-S otR l-A: American Smelling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
Buckle Company
 Plans Shut DosOn

The Waterbury Buckle conn pany will shutdown almost completely Friday evening, and remain thus until January 3, it was learned by The Demo- crat today. Inventory will be conducted by a skeleton force during the interim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
HOLIDAY GREETINGS

Philadelphia, December 2as-gUp@ ~~ (UP) ~M0ltaAy greetings" Saia the message written on a shop ping bag which lay on the StepS Of a South Philadelphia apartment mouse early this morning,
 A MllkMaM saw It, locked Inside, and round a twU-aay-ola~ AAhv.
 The abandoned infant wAS taken to pennSylvaMla hoSpltAl. where It appeared to Do m good health,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
CIO History

The history of the ClO was pre- sented last night by Alex Cashin, union organizer, at 6 meeting last night of employees of the Water- bury Clock company who are af~ filiated with the Waterbury Brass Workers union. The unemploy- ment compensation net was also explained.
 Mir. Cashln attended the con. vention at Atlantic City two years ago, at which the CIO was form cd,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
WILD DOGS ON LoosE

Kingston, N Y.-tUP) -SheTiIfS deputies reported sighting a band of wild dogs near here. The dogs have caused and estimated Sl000 damage to livestock, authorities reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
OREGON SLAYER 10 n oAssED

salem, oENagUP)--le NNy Her Shel Mccarthy, sentenced to die Jan, ., lS1A hv the administration Oe k.h RoS, goes @oWA Ne Just anV@AeR ~lAgat" iM the history Ok the 0rea0M penal institution. tae was the llFNE slayer m 0EegOn t0 receive the lethAl RaS sentence {
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
Good, Sad News

Announcement was made at the local office of the internal revenue collection department today that the Christmas holl. day starts Friday. The office will not be open on Friday and will remain closed until Monday morning, December 27. "
 Forms for income tax pay. ments, which arc due before March 15, 1888, are now on hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
N, '. Baak & Trust Seoeks
 Tho x. |, Nsriggs Go.
PLANT TO MOVE

New Haven, Conn, December a. - (Upl - The Fttzhugh- New Haven Corporation, makers of foldtNg boxes. will move to Ttdgefield. N. l., before the first of the year, officials an- M0NMeAa today Only 1S of the Ta employees win move to New Jersey,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
FIRE DESTROYS ANTIQUES

etenbenylllc, 0. tu,P.) = Flrt which ruinet a hotel here destroyed a sword used ln th American Revo' luton, A i0th century German Bible and 4OOO other bOoks ln the suite Of ManaRer William A. Becker
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22

Harold Welton
 Rectation--The Runaway Stock.
 ings ,........., Oscar Melman Song--That's What Want for
 Christmas ....,,.. Ethel Walton
 ....,.,.....,,,,., Harriet Brown Maracas solo--.5antaC laus is
 Coming to Town Josephine San.
 ,,,,,,,,.,,,,,.n,,,,, chez Recitation A Mouse Speaks His
 Mind ....,.,... Harold Welton Song-Jinglc Bells .n,,.,,,, Glass Relationships of Christmas
 Joseph Ortale, Marie Leo, Mi-
 chael Bucci. Douglas Calling Recitation-Why Do Bells for
 Christmas Ring Herbert Mahony song--We Three Kings of Orient
 Are .p,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,. CLASS Piano solo-silent Night Bernicc Recitation-What Birdie Wants
 .....,,,n.,.,... John Maftlnelli Recltation-Christfnas Stars ..,,
 ...n..,,,,...,. Bernice Wolfrey Playlet--"The Littlest Star"
 Cast of Characters.
 Star Man ,.,, Norman Rosenbaum Linsey ,.,,,, Edmund kadsleWlcg Deena ....,.,,,, Theresa De Vice Biggest Star ,.n,. Barbara Feest Brightest Star, Marguerite QalasSo Prettiest Star ,,,,,. Rose Kramer Newest Star .,,,,. Barbara Mckee Twinkliegt Star ,,,,,,,,,,,,,A,,,
 .,,.,.,, Gertrude De IldicibuS Triendllest Star n,,, Grace Ortale Merriest Star ..,., Marie Landoln Shinlest Star ., Josephine veFraStfo Smallest Star ,,,,,,,, Anna Basile Closing Song
 "See Tho Star" ,,,n,,, Glass
 Singing of Christmas carols t,l the corridors; leader, Josephine sablo; carols, First Noeh Car, SWeetly Carol, See the Star, o Come All Ye Faithful, o Little Town of Bethle hem, Away in a Manager. silent Night We Three Kings Of Orient Are. Joy To the World, Hall Happy ChriStmas Day,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
Thomas Ennis Burial

Monday, funeral services were held for Thomas Ennis from St. Brigid's Church. Burial was in St. Brigid's cemetery. The bearers were Michael J. Sheehan, William H.. Gillen, Fred Box, William Logan and Robert Gillen.
 Kenneth Hale, of Cornell University, is home to spend the holidays with his parents. Mir. and Mrs. Lucus J. Hale of Marion Road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
EUGENE LAWRENCE GETS PRESIDENCY
CHESHIRE NEWS Hubert Rigney
 Cheshire Phone 33A

Cheshire, Dec. 22--At the annual meeting in Grange hall, Eugene Lawrence was elected president of the Past Masters association. Other officers named for the year 193e included: President. Earl P. Hctchklss; secretary, Dexter W. Duroud. Many did not attend the meeting because of the weather. The business meeting was followed by . social with refreshments.
 Legion Opposes Camp
 It was voted at the meeting of R. A. Storrs Post, No. 92. American Legion. to oppose the Bund camp in Southbury and to communicate with authorities to that effect. The post went on record as forming some ordinance here to thwart a like oc- curence in Cheshire. Notification will be given the Board of Select men of the date of the post re- garding this matter by Commander Joseph F. Feeney.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-14
Marines At Peiping Kept In Zone
To Prevent Clashes Over Panay

pers were featuring articles stress
ing Japanese-American friendship
and forecasting even closer coop.
Grafton between Japan and the
United States, once Japan has re-
stored prosperous and orderly con-
ditions throughout China"
The irritation of the American
and British North China commune
ties was increased BY reports that
the japanese were launching a
new general government for the
conquered areas Of China.
The Japanese Domei News
Agency reported last night that
the new autonomous government
for North China has been launch
ed here and probably will send
diplomatic representatives soon to
Tokyo and Hsinking to cement re-
latiOnS with Japan and Manchu-
kuo.
The agency said the government
is headed by an executive commit
tee led by Wang Ko-Ming and is
pledged to fight communism and
to promote cooperation between
North China. Japan and Manchu-
kuo.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-14
US. WARSHIpS
WILL NOT QUIT
CHINA WATERS
Toll of Dead in Panay
Bombing Rises to Three
People Today

SHANGHAI. Dec. Ii. (UP)-
Admiral Harry r.. Iarncll, com.
mander of the United States fan
east fleet. today cmphatically dc.
clared that the United States
would ignore any suggestion that
it remove its ships for safety and
that the navy would stay as long
as it is necessary to protect Amer.
lean lives and property.
A japanese spokesman earlier
said that the United States and
Britain had been warned TO keep
boats out Of the danger zone for
the sake Of safety but later news
correspondents were asked to
withdraw the statement and to
kill all references TO IT.
The warning was given as Jap
anese delivered an apology TO the
American Tokyo embassy and as
the nations worked in concert to
rescue survivors of the United
States gunboat Panay. attacked
and sunk by japanese bombs.
The United States gunboat
Oahu is enroute to Shanghai with
Continued on page three.)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-14

PElPING, Dec. IA. (UP)-Ma-
rines of the United States embas-
sy guard were restricted to the
diplomatic Quarter-a small area
in the heart of Peiping-last night
to prevent possible clashes with
Japanese soldiers following receipt
of news about the destruction OF
the U. S. gunboat Panay and three
merchant ships in the Yangtse val
ley by Japanese bombing planes.
1t was understood that similar
precautions were taken with SOL
diers Of the 18th U. 5. Infantry
Regiment in Tientsin.
Feeling was running hlgh
against the japanese in all the
areas they have conquered III
North China.
British and American residents,
who fear their businesses Will be
ruined by the present Japanese
control of the North China mar
kets, were discussing definite
Anglo-American cooperation TO
obtain recognition of foreign
rights in China"
Ironically, news Of the destruc-
ton of the American ships came
while Japanese-controlled newspa-
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-14
CALLS CASE
IS POSTPONED
Recorder Examining Law
on Pin Tables; New
Angle Develops

Iu county recorders court yes
trrduv the case charging {. {.
Mccall with assault with a deadly
weapon was continued To Jan. 81.
The action crew out oi IN al
legged attack by Mccall on Con
stable Wallace Rrdiru in the Shcr-
ilr's office.
I'm continuing the eases against
K. Z. Freeman and Tracy OcikcrS,
charged with possession Of pin Ia
blcS. the court stated that because
OF the division of opinion in the
state concerning such articles,
their being licensed 10y the state
IN one Instance and declared uu-
lawful IN others. and the fact that
these machines had been operated
without cost and with no none
tary return. there was consider.
able doubt aS to their status and
the court wished 70 examine the
matter more closely
Witnesses in the CASE testified
that since November lSt the ma
chimes had been plugged TO pre-
vent money being inserted in them
and could be operated without
cost 10 player and made no re-
turn in money OF free games u
those playing them.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-14

LONDON. Dec. lI.-(UP)-
Great Britain yesterday sent an
angry protest to Japan and en-
tered into immediate consultations
with the United States govern
meut over possible further action
as result Of attacks OH American
and British warohipS IN the
GangtSe river.
Prime Minister Neville Cham
bcrlain summoned key members
Of the cabinet into emergency con-
>ullatiUn and placed before them
alarming reports Of the increas-
ingly grave situation in China.
Foreign Secretary A II h on y
Eden hurricdly left The consulta-
ton, went to the house of COM
mons where he announced that a
protest had been dispatched to
Tokyo. \ few minutes later h"
was in conference with United
States Charge HAffaireS HcrSchel
Y. Johnson.
British opinion, aroused as II is.
apparently was not prepared how
ever. to urge such forcctul meas
urcs rs the dispatch of large ma
val forces 10 the Far East because
Of the tense situation IN Europe
and ia the Mediterranean,
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-14
DEMAND EMPEROR
KNOW SITUATION

WASHINGTON, Dec. II. (UPD.
President Roosevelt, shocked and
concerned" over japanese bomb
ing of the Gunboat Panay,' yes
terday personally dictated u
strong protest to the Tokyo gov
eminent demanding full apologies
and compensation and warning
that firing on American vessels
must cease.
Emphasizing the gravity of the
crisis, the president ordered that
his position be brought to the at
tention Of Emperor Hirohito 10
whom the japanese army and
navy high command must answer
for it's acts. 1t was the first time
he chief executive had interview
ed personally in the Sino-Japa-
nese wa ralthough he sent indirect
word to congressional blocs that
he would not be presSured into
involving the United States in the
far east by onvoking the neutral
ity act.
The presidents demands were
contained in 4 memorandum
handed to Secretary of State Cor.
dell Hull after an hours confer
ence at the White House. Hull
presented them to japanese AM
bassador Hirosi Saito when the
dapper little emissary arrived hur-
riedly at the state department TO
present his governments apolog-
les. The memorandum. made pub
lie by Hull, said in part:
".Please tell the Japanese anu
bassador when you see him al |
o'clock:
"l. That the president IS deep
" shocked and concerned by the
news Of the indiscriminate bomb
ing Of American and other nom
Chinese vessels on the Yangtse
and that he requests that the em'
peror be SO advised.
"'2. That all the facts are be-
ing assembled and will shortly be
presented to the japanese gov
eminent.
"'3. That in the meantime it ~
hoped that the Japanese govern
ment will be considering definite
" for presentation to this gov
eminent.
"a. Full expressions Of regret
and proffer Of full compensation;
"'B. Methods of guaranteeing
against a repetition of any SINH
Continued on page three.)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-14
PAGEANT SET
AT FASSIFERN
Friends Invited to Attend
Pre-ChriStmas Event
Thursday Night

The young ladies OF 'FaSSiferu
School will present their annual
Christmas pageant on Thursday
evening. Dec. Ii. at s o'clock. All
the friends in Heudersonville are
cordially invited.
The pageant, it is announced,
will portray the well loved Christ.
mas story in a colorful manner,
beginning with the first promise
of the Messiah; the flight of the
Children of Israel from bondage;
the annunciation and ending with
the nativity scene.
About forty of the young ladies'
will participate in the pageant
which will be made more beauti-
ful and impressive by the proper
coStuming and lighting effects.
The role of the Madonna will
be- played by Miss Annie Wilds Of
Hendersonyillc: Joseph, by Miss
Carrie Elliott of FL PaSO, Texas;
the angel Gabriel, by Miss Gladys
Pratt of Grcenville, ). c.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-14
WAGES, HOURS
BILL GETS BY
HOUSE TESTS
But Weeks May Elapse
Before Final Enactment
of Measure
CLASHES ARE BITTER;
SOUTH LOSES TILT

WASHINGTON, Dec. II. ltPO.
\ battered version Of the senate
approved wagc-how bill, second
major objective of President
RooScvrlr'S Legislative program,
hwdIcd two crucial obstacles on
the house floor yesterday amid
bliStcring bipartisan criticism.
In the first test, 4 vote on q
motion TO discharge the rccalc!u-
ant rules committee from further
consideration Of the bill, the adj
miniStration won, 2S2 TO rs,
Soundly whipping Il southern
vmocr"tic.Rcpublican coalition.
\ few moments later the leader
ship won again, l27 To 81, OH 81
rule permitting -four hours for
floor debate. This later WAS ca
tended 10 six hours.
Defeat in either move would
have prevented action on the
measure before the special scS-
sion adiourns December %.
The bill, brought To the floor
by petition after four-month
deadlock i'm the rcbclll0us rules
committee. contains more than
80 major amendments whicIr
must De- accepted first by the
house and next by the senate.
This means that weeks may cIapSc
before final enactment
Approval of the debate rule
touched off bitter clashes among
opposing factions who shouted
charges of lobbying, pricc-fXing,
revival Of the old NRA and aban-
donmcnt Of New Deal platform
pledges, and questioned the bills
couStitutionality.
Leaders refused to be disturb
ed by the hub-bub. however.
They predicted "a final vote by
Thursday but were not overly
optimistic that senate and house
differences could be reconciled
and the measure finally enacted
before the regular session i'll
January
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-14
MISSING news
NAN ON PANAY
IS FROM s. {.
Weldon James, United
Press Correspondent,
Greenville Resident

GREENNlLLE. =. c., Dee. II.
-UP) Weldon James. United
Press Ranking correspondent who
has been unaccount"d for since
the bombing of the gunboat Panay,
left Grccnyillc, S. c., his home,
last July 3 on a round-the-worId
tour and landed in Shanghai the
day fighting broke ont.
Tie joined the United Press
Shanghai staff and remained there
a. long as there was fighting. de
then went TO Marking TO cover the
Japanese advance on the capitol.
James, 4 former Grcenvllle
ncwsparprman, planned to see
the world" leisurely and write a
series Of newspaper articles on his
experiences for North and South
Carolina papers. Until he left on
the tour he had been reporter
and editor on the Greenville Pied
mont.
He was graduated from Furman
university in 1882 and taught for
two years at Parker high school
in Grccnville before entering the
newspaper field. o
Born in Greenyille in 1912,
James was educated at the Max
well school and the public schools
before entering Furman. Both his
parents are dead. A twin brother,
Lawrence James. lives in Green
vile, and two sisters, Miss Sarah
James and Mrs. +. c. Medlin, live
i'm Ashcville, y. c.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-14
PAYNE NORMAN
TRAIL IS warm
Borden Believed To Be in
Wilmington as John
Byrd Found

WILMINGTON, Dec. IL. (UP)
State highway patrolman and To-
cal Officers today searched the
Seacoast and country FOR 4 man
believed TO be Jack Borden, alias
Wash Turner, reputed cOnfeder-
ate Bill Payne, states top-ranking
badman.
Borden escaped with Payne and
five others from Caledonia farm
February Is. Last night Borden
cluded officers in a running gun
tight in which Bowling Bird. cX-
convict from Wake county, was
critically wounded and captured.
The badmen were speeding thru
Wilmington and Were seen by po-
lice who fired. The ear crashed
and Borden slipped away. lie was
believed 10 be wounded