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Evening star., 1938-09-08
BROOKE EXPLAINS
ERROR AT INQUIRY
Says Mistake in Office Caused
Announcement of Nickel
Plate Payment.
Hy the Associated Press,

Ey the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. s.-George D.
Brooke, president Of the Nickel Plate
Railroad Co., told officials Of the New
York Stock Exchange yesterday an
Office error" was responsible for the
recent mix-up and confusion over the
roads intentions in regard to Septem-
Der interest payment on a bond
issue.
Announcement by the Nickel Plate
management that interest on the &C"
AZ per cent bonds of 1878 would be
deferred came unexpectedly a week
ago, for early in August a routine
notice from the Cleveland headquar-
ters said that the interest would be
paid.
After Mr.. Brooke's meeting with
the committee the stock exchange
issued statement which said that
he had explained the treasurer of the
company sent the original notice "as
a matter of routine" without Mr..
Brookes knowledge.
Mr.. Brooke, the exchange said, as
suned full responsibility for the mis-
take, expressed his deep regret" and
assured the committee that steps had
been taken to prevent a recurrence
of such an error"
Shortly after it was announced that
Mr.. Brooke had been called by the
exchange, it was learned in financial
circles that both the exchange and
the Securities and Exchange Commits
sion were investigating transactions
in Nickel Plate securities during the
period between the two conflicting
announcements.
Around the stock exchange it was
said the calling OF railroad presi-
dent for hearing before a committee
was without precedent.
Evening star., 1938-09-08
new YORK COTTON
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. "a Govern
ment cotton crop estimate for produc-
ton of II 1925 900 bales this season was
so close to the average of private
authorities that the market barely
moved after the figures were issued
at noon today.
The crop compared with the August
estimate Of ll,988,O0O bales and the
average of private figures of IL 1921, 900
bales.
Prices at the reopening were points
net lower to higher, with hedge SELL
ing supplying trade and scattered buy
ing in quiet market. Prior to the
report some covering carried the mar
ket to net gains of to points.
In Virginia the acreage remaining
for harvest is $4,000, the indicated
acre yield, 50,2l0 pounds. and the in
dlcated production, $4,000 bales.
Cottonseed Oil.
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 (P).-Cotton-
ooeo VA EOseo 1UI NdIu III quiet lore
noon dealings today as traders covered
commitments in advance of the Gov
ernment cotton crop report. March
sold up to sos, or points net higher,
and by midday the list showed net
gains OF l to points.
Crude Oil was about unchanged at
SIS cents in the Southeast and Valley
and Ga in Texas.
New Orleans Prices.
g., NEW ORLEANS; Sept. 8 'P,-Cotton fu-
lures lures opened unchanged to points net
lower today. There was long liquidation
in advance of the official crop report and
proht taking by recent buyers
Foreign markets were steady. but un-
favorable aspects OF the European situa-
Ilon restricted buying support in limited
traGlne 70 evening up commitments
Inc ofhclal forecast of S25 600 bales
was 163.Ou0 bales under the August esti-
mate, but about met trade expectations and
caused little change in prices
Prior to issuance of the report the mar
ket advanced to levels 2-5 points net higher
que to covering and trade and investment
ouylng which was based on expectations
OF smaller crop figures
Cottonseed Oil.
Cottonseed oil opened steady:
September. 1.30b: October, 13Sb: De-
cemher, 1.45b: January. 7.45b: March
7.55b. Bid.
Evening star., 1938-09-08
u. S. DOLLAR DECLINES
IN TERMS OF STERLING
by the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
LONDON, Sept. 8-The United
States dollar sustained loss of u a
cent in terms Of sterling today. Final
quotation for the unit in the foreign
exchange market was 1929 to the
pound compared with S4827s for
sterling in New York overnight.
The French franc finished 1881
to the pound. net unchanged.
Paris Quotations
PARIS, Sept. 8 tP).-United States
dollars finished at 36.97 francs (2.7O5
cents to the france in foreign ex-
change trading today. This compared
with the New York overnight rate of
2707 cents to the franc. Exchange on
London, 1881.
In the Bourse per cent rentes end
ed 1855; 412s a." 1910; AIS 1887,
130.70.
Evening star., 1938-09-08
BANK CLEAR|NGS
DECLINE IN WEEK
Figure Is 6.2 Per Cent Under
Similar 1887 Period,
Report Shows.
By the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Sept. s.--Bank clear.
ings In ~ leading cities for the i've.
day week ended September 7 totaled
$4,158. sos 900. q drop Of 81 per cent
from $4,434, ,738,o0o in the like 1887
week, also q five-day period, Dun k
Bradstreet reported today.
Despite inclusion of the Labor Day
holiday In the latest period, however,
volume was only $S32,000 below tbs
total for the preceding week, willis
between the two similar weeks Of 1887
the loss was $829,544.o0o.
New York transactions amounted to
$2,56l ,66l 900. or 4.s px cent under
$2,690, ,568, 900 in the comparable period
last year. In cities outside Of New
York, volume Of S1,596,944, 900 repre-
sented a decline Of 81 per cent from
S1,744,170,000 . year ago.
Percentage gamers over last year
were New Orleans, up 2s: Richmond.
up 1877, and San Francisco, up 81,
Outstanding declines included: Buff
falo, pa; Pittsburgh, 23.e; Portland,
Greg, l76; Seattle, 1877, and Detroit,
1873 per cent.
Chicago volume Of $232, 200, 900 was
1873 per cent below $275 800, 900 in
1887.
Evening star., 1938-09-08
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Sept. 8-Pivotal is
sues in the bond market were pushed
little lower today by light selling.
Many buyers remained on the side
lines waiting for the disturbed Central
European situation to clear up.
United States Governments re-
corded losses ranging from 1872 to
1882 as dealers Withdrew bids pend
ing study of the September Treasury
financing program. Trading circles
reported the proposed 100000, 900
cash borrowing was considerably larger
than had been expected.
Losses in the corporate division were
fairly general Down fractions to
around points near the final hour
were Great Northern 3a4s, Atlantic
Coast Line SIS of AS, International
Hydroelectric IS. American Water
Works IS. youngstown Sheet & Tube
Is and American & Foreign Power S.
Italian obligations sold off sharply
under sizable offerings Widest losers
were the government Is, down nearly
3: Rene 6l2s. off about 4, and Milan
612s, off about 3.
Evening star., 1938-09-08
NEW YORK SUGAR.

NEW YORK: Sept. 8 lP.-Raw sugar
spots. Sugars were offered at this level
but refiners showed no interest above . 30,
no baSs o fhs Gbss ,ste eoS Sue ABOUT
shipment to rehners at 395
Futures were shade easier in the
No 3 contract under scattered Commits
sion house LIQUIDATION and hedging pro-
NOTED by increased offerings In the raw
market March No. 3 sold at 1.99 and
net lower The No 4 was net Unchanged
with March At 1.o5l7 and May 1Osi7
Refined was UNCHANGED at 445-60 for
\Aps sranulated.
Evening star., 1938-09-08
q. S. TREASURY POSITION,

The position of the Treasury septem-
Receipts, s24.s73.15a.47: expenditures,
SS3 IA. 364l1; net balance. S2.1se.754. =
03925. including S1,5a2.7 713 2524a work
ms balance: customs receipts for the
month. S5419,75S
Receipts for the fiscal year (since July
y, Ss65; 956: 1855. expenditures ST.
OF emergency expenditures: excess of ex,
penditures: S14120761O. %: eross debt
So $40. 1854 G6l.27:, aS increase of So
assets. S13,21O. ss2 .O77.O4
Receipts for September 4. 1887 fcom-
parable date last year. S21.O94. .677 81;
1896 working balance: customs receipts
S2 cas- ,244. .696,5a. including S1.O7I .236,-
for the month S5 S35l2S. so: receipts for
the fiscal year. S34.l21 POI 3S: expend-
itures: 1870. $50, 81 "a including 1896
357.s91 '3 OF emergency expenditures: ex-
cess OF expenditures. SAP. 422 a6l %;
cross debt. S37 157 5S1 25514: gold as
sets. S12. .5s2. 100 4641S.
Evening star., 1938-09-08
BOND MARKET VALUES
DECLINE $378,276.393

BY the ASsoclAted Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 8.-Market value
of bonds listed on the New York Stock
Exchange declined $378,276,393 during
August to s44, 1882 1893, ,403 at the end of
the month. the stock exchange report
ed today.
The par value Of listed bonds totaled
$4s, ,423, $50, ,528 on August 81, against
$49, ,4O8,996,523 on July 80.
Evening star., 1938-09-08
DIVIDEND IS DECLARED
BY WILLIAM WRIGLEY
~ the Associated Press.

ny the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Sept. 7.-Directors Of
William Wrigley, Jr., So. today de-
clared an extra dividend of rs cents a
common share, together with three
regular monthly dividends of Is cents
each. The extra disbursement is pay
able October l to holders of record
September 20 and the monthly. divi-
dends are payable November /, De-
cember and January 3 to stock of
record October 20, November 10 and
December 20, respectively.
Evening star., 1938-09-08

reorsanized under the Bankruptcy Act OF
securities assumed by such companies.
are annual disbursements based on the
last quarterly or semi-annual declarations.
Unless otherwise noted special or extra
dividends are not included.
Alison extra or extras. Declared or
PAID 50 lar this year. no regular rate.
Payable in stock. Paid last year.
h Cash or stock. K Accumulated dividend
paid or declared this year, Wv with
warrants. Nv without warrants. var War
rants.
Evening star., 1938-09-08
DISTRIBUTION ORDERED.

NEW YORK, Sept. Especially -
Directors of Selected Industries, Inc,
have declared the regular quarterly
dividend of $1.371a share on the
$3.50 dividend prior stock, payable
october l to stockholders Of record
September 16.
Evening star., 1938-09-08
DURABLE CROSS TIES.

Despite extensive tests over a long
period Of years, the railroads have
failed to find q substitute which will
stand up successfully under heavy
main line service for the chemically
treated wooden cross tie,
Evening star., 1938-09-08
FOREIGN MARKETS.

LONDON. Sept. UP,-The tendency
OF the stock market was easier today and
the turnover remained restricted traders
awaiting further Developments in the
czech German situation Transatlantic
securites finished fractionally higher and
British funds were unchanged to one
eighth down. Foreign bonds continued
unsettled, with the tendency lower. while
textile issues moved upward. Industrials,
oils and mining shares were featureless.
PARIS. Sent. s P.-Final quotations
IN the Bourse showed fair size losses on
the day. ROYAL Dutch was down Is francs.
Suez Canal 40 and Bank of France issue
lost francs. French rentes moved
irregularly and closed 10 centimes up to
IS lower. Industrial shares finished be-
low Wednesdays final.
LIVERPOOL. Sept. s (P.-After SELL
1nE higher early in the dav wheat fu-
lures eased on large Black Sea ship
at cheaper prices. Final quotations were
UNCHANGED to lad lower
Evening star., 1938-09-08
MONTREAL SILVER.

MONTREAL, Sept. 4 lR.-silver futures
42.00: December. Ao.ko.
Evening star., 1938-09-08
CRUDE RUBBER FUTURES,

NEW YORK. Sept. 4 LR-Crude rubbet
futures opened to lower September,
l6.10b: December. 16.31.32; March,
16.4O-41. b Bid.
Evening star., 1938-09-08

Accumulated.
Am Cap Corp So of "5c 9-15 1O-1
No Action Taken.
Midland Oil Corp s. CIV of.
Increase.
Victorm Chemical ooc @ $50 $50
Arrears.
Amer Capital 81 pf 25c - 9-l5 1O-l
Derby Oil e. Ref IA
conv pf ST Oils $50
A-Normally payable in December. 1898
-ordered now to include it in fiscal year
September 80.
Evening star., 1938-09-08
DIVIDENDS ANNOUNCED

NEW YORK, Sent tlP-Dividends
declared; PREPARED by the Standard Sta
ttsticS Co.:
Initial.
Pc Stock of Pay
Rate. riod. record. able.
Laeune Gold M Ltd SC - 10-l 1915
Bancohio Corp &C go lO-1
Cen Patricia Gold NJ &C 9-l5 9-30
Mckee "a G. sc 800 1n-l
Mead Johnson 15c g-l5 1O-l
Evening star., 1938-09-08
INVESTING COMPANIES

NEW YORK. Sept. lP.-1nvestment
Bankers Conference, Inc.
Evening star., 1938-09-08

WV WIN WtrrhnS. XIV Without war
rants. New. st tstp) Stamped
sNeeotisbility impaired By maturity.
tCompanies reported in receivership.
Evening star., 1938-09-08
NEW YORK BANK STOCKS

NEW YORK Sept 3 0P.-Investment
Bankers Conference. Inc:
Quotations as of > clock
Evening star., 1938-09-08
FEDERAL LAND BANKS

NEW YORK. Sept. R.-Federal Ian,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-03
.TOMMASINO RITES
TOMORROW, $50
Manhan Street Man Dies of
Injuries in Factory
Accident

The funeral Of Carmel Tomma-
sino, A, Of II Manhan street, who
died Saturday as q result Of in
juries received in an accident at the
wire mill Of the American Brass
company, will be held tomorrow
morning at $3.50 o'clock from the
home to Our Lady Of Lourdes
church where q solemn mass Of re-
QUEEN will be celebrated at els
o'clock. Burial will be In the family
plot in Calvary cemetery. Death was
due to pneumonia which developed
as O result OF the injuries, accord
ing to DR.. Harold r. Morrill,, assist
ant medical examiner.
A native of Italy he came to this
country 30 years ago. For five years
he resided in Pittsburgh, Pa, follow
ing which he came to this city. He
had been employed by the American
Brass company for is years.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Principal (vastola) Tommasino; one
son, Francis Carl Tommasino. both
of this city; two brothers, Joseph
and Alfonso, both Of italy, and
three sisters, Mrs. Anthony Cesare
Of Pittsburgh, Pa, and Anna and
Celesta, both Of Italy, and his
mother, Mrs. Elena Tommasino Of
Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-03
Requests Of Various
Local Groups Result
Tn Definite Decision
General Committee to Decide Friday Evening Legion
on Record to Stage Event-Gala Social Occasion
Arranged for Vets-Dinner for Gold Star Mothers

of November 18th and then enter
tanning Gold Star Mothers at din
ner.
Pressure from various groups
principally from school youngsters,
has caused the veterans to recon-
slider the decision to abandon the
idea of parade. Corp. Coyle Post,
American Legion, through its exc
cutive committee voted to proceed
with plans to stage public demon
stration. The proposition will be
submitted to the post at its reg
ular meeting tomorrow night. A
committee will then be named by
Commander George Karnofsky to
proceed with the plans.
A joint meeting of Disabled Am.
erican Veterans will be held tomor-
row night also in K. of P. hall. Ac-
ton will be taken on the parade
suggestion. Commander Henry P
Barry requests a large attendance
A report will be submitted by the
Forget-Me-Not committee.
Other units will meet during the
week and notify the general CON-
mittee Friday evening Of its plans.
The committee will sponsor a
gala social event on the night Of
November 18th to which all veter-
ans of the city will be invited More
details of the plans will be dis
cussed at the coming meeting,
Frank X. Downs, chairman of the
Veterans Council, is chairman OF
the general Armistice Day commit
tee and Wallace J. Inglis, past COM
mander of Corp. Coyle Post, is Sec
rotary.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-03
NIGHT SCHOOLS
START TONIGHT
Heaviest Registration in
Years Expected at
Initial Sessions

First come, first served will be
the situation this evening when the
annual Free Evening schools open
for the 1859 term at five local
institutions of learning under the
direction Of Principal John 9. Gil
martin.
Crosby, wildly and Leavenworth
high schools, and Duggan and Web
ster Grammar schools will be used
for the classes who will be obliged
to attend on rs difference nights
before diplomas are awarded.
There has been no advance reg
istration necessary this year and
all interested in joining any Of the
classes are urged to be on hand this
evening. There are plenty Of ma
chimes, such as typewriters and the
like, and Principal Gilmartin ex-
poets one Of the largest registrations
in years.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-03
HUSBAND REFUSES
COODBY GREETING
Gets Continuance in Court
for Period of Four
Months

Just out Of New Haven county
Jail Matthew Mallacio, "a, of 80
Chatfleld avenue was arraigned in
city court this morning on a charge
Of breach of peace, on complaint Of
his wife. Judge Edward Mascolo
continued the matter four months.
Mrs. Mallacio testified that her
husband had bothered her yester-
day, after she told him she did not
wish to see him again.
Thomas Kenney, 80, of Cottage
Place, charged with breach Of the
peace and non-support was given a
continuance Of six months.
John Sciullo, 43, of IA South Elm
street, charged with intoxication
and breach Of the peace, was given
a continuance Of three months.
Anthony Prigoniero, ~, of ISL
East Main street, charged with as
sault and breach Of the pac, was
given a continuance to october 10.
Suspended sentences of 80 days
each were imposed on Gracono and
Giacomo Luccillo, both 81, Of 1913
River street, by Judge Edward Mas
colo IN city court today. The two,
husband and wife, were charged
with breach of the peace.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-03

The Case OF Cross vs.. BaldrOin
Appear Before Mythical Court to
Present Arguments Favorable Verdict From the
Electorate of Connecticut
YEDWARDL

and no further action was taken
on the bill.
@. Does that refresh your
memory Mr.. Baldwin?
A. Yes, but that was in 1881.
I was politician then. Now I
am a candidate for governor. And
am sure Of being elected as gov
ernor.
@. Your honor, I move that
the last part Of the answer about
the witness going to be governor
be stricken out as presumption,
mere speculation and q conclu-
sion.
The Court: Counsel will please
come to the bench, out of hearing
Of the jury. Gentlemen I think
the answer ought to stand. There
are thousands Of people In the
state who agree with Mr.. Bald
wins statement. Let us all be
friends, because I want to make
a few bets on the side myself
about which one Of you will be
elected.
Q. Do you read and write Mr..
Baldwin?
A. I refuse to answer on the
ground it may tend to tncriminate
me and degrade me.
@. Ever read any Of my books?
A. Oh, you read and write,
too.
Q. Well, if I didn't Yale got an
awful sticking and received q
considerable amount Of money
under false pretenses.
The Court: The last Of that
statement may stand.
@. I call your attention to this
newspaper clipping which states
that on Friday, February 10, 1881
and ask If you have seen 1t be-
fore.
A. I am sorry but I cannot
read without my glasses.
@. Then will read 1t for you.
A. That is your privilege.
@. This story concerning the
judgeship deal which you and
other members Of the 1888 ses-
sion Of the general assembly put
over on the people Of this state.
A. The deal was no worse than
the WPA deal you and other
Democratic leaders are putting
over on the public today.
@. Your honor, please compel
my worthy opponent to answer
my question by saying Eyes" or
mo-.
The Court: Gentlemen I am
getting fed up on this case, sup
pose we call a recess, I want to
listen to the baseball scores.
@. But your honor, the jury,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Public, they
ask you to sit In this case for the
remainder of the month.
The Court: Listen gentlemen,
you each have a political axe to
grind. You each have many
friends and many loyal support
ers. I say to you go out and
spread your gospel among the
people and return here before me
on the 9th day Of November, 1888.
Case continued until November
8, 1898.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-03
KEILLOR DIRECTS
CITY TOURNAMENT

An inter-city chess tournament
will be arranged by the waterbury
Chess Club at a meeting this even
ing at 102 Woodland avenue at 3
o'clock. Kinksley Keillor will pre-
side.
The board of directors has decided
that 10 man team will play IA
matches this year, five in this city
and nine in other cities. Beginners,
intermediates and advanced players
will be included in the play.
A class B team will be entered IN
the Connecticut Chess league this
year as the heavy schedule will not
permit members to class A compete
ton.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-03
QUEEN MARY HAS
2,ll2PA PASSENGERS

New York, Oct. 3.-(UP)-The
Queen Mary docked today with 2,112
passengers, many OF whom made
last minute reservations because of
the threat of war in Europe. Many
of the passengers slept on coats in
the drawing and broadcasting rooms
and In the gymnasium.
Passengers included Gov. A. Harry
Moore of New Jersey, actress June
Lang, Douglas Fairbanks, ST., and
Count George Polocki. Polish am
bassador to the United States.
The governor said he was advised
by United States Ambassador Jo-
seph p. Kennedy to get out as
quickly as possible"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-03
Post Office Safe
In Cheshire Looted
Federal Men Investigating Theft-ExplOsiOn Heard a.
m.-SmaII Amount Of Change Taken

tOWOCh0h
West Cheshire, October Thugs
smashed open a small safe in the
post office here early this morning
and escaped with loot consisting Of a
small amount Of change, according
to Postmaster William Logan. De-
spite the small loss, however. federal
authorities will investigate and take
charge of all subsequent prosecu-
tions.
Constable Leslie Hubbell conduct
ed the initial investigation, but no
trace of the thugs could be found.
In gaining entrance to the safe
room, they smashed open an outer
door and also an inner door.
Neighbors reported that they
heard an explosion at about 8 O'Clock
this morning, and 1t is believed that
this was the noise of the safe being
blown open. Waterbury police were
asked to check q marker number OF
car seen near the scene, but no
developments were announced.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-03
General Chairman

up the custom that has been OBJ
served for the past twenty years.
Leaders among the Waterbury
Chapter, Disabled American Veter-
ans, Yankee Division and Veterans
of Foreign Wars are presently check
ing up on their respective member
ships with a view Of obtaining a
definite expression of sentiment.
At a recent organization meet
ing, the representatives of various
groups went on record as discontin-
iing the annual custom Of parading
1t was planned to hold the usual
services at the honor roll in Library
Park at II o'clock on the morning
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-03
REV. F. 0. DUDLEY
HONORED AT TEA

Catholic lending libraries Of the
state were represented this after
noon from 4 to az ali informal tea
in honor of Rev. Francis owen
Dudley, Catholic English novelist,
who is in Hartford for the Catecheti-
cal Congress. Father Dudley was a
chaplain in the English army during
the World war. Missionary labors
are his LIES work, though he has
taken time to write many novels of
serious intent. Previous to his ar
rival in Hartford he has been in
Jamaica where he has lectured to
negro lepers.
Father Dudley's well known novels
are 1.-The Masterful Monk" "Shad-
ows on the Earth" viii Men Be
Like Gods?" and others.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-03

G. o. p. Defendant
following, Friday, January 80,
1881. Introduced into the house
by Mr.. Baldwin of Stratford,
House Bill Number 800, entitled
"An act concerning nominations
by the governor for appointments
by and with the advice and con-
sent of the senate" Which means
that the governor of this state
could only make appointments to
state offices with the consent OF
the senate which was controlled
by the Republicans. This then
means that the governor Of this
state would not be able to appoint
any Democrats to high Offices, be-
cause the Republican senate
would have made Of the governor,
Of this state a mere rubber stamp.
This bill, your honor was referred
to the committee on the judiciary