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The Washington times., 1931-06-27
DRUMMER BOY
BADLY HURT

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, June
27.-Sixty-seven years after the
fighting was over, Maj. Gen.
John L. Clem, the drummer boy
of Shiloh" a retired officer
of the Regular Army, chair
man of the Fredericksburg and
Spotsylvania County Battlefields
Memorial Commission, was seri-
ously injured today while con,
Quoting Major Philip Rhine
lander. of New York, over the
Bloody Angle" entertainments at
Spotsylvania Court House.
The party, guided through the
dense wilderness by G. w. Perry,
a resident of that neighbOrhOOd.
was crawling under a dilapidated
barbed wire fence when General
Clem's right hand was severely
torn by a rusty strand concealed
in the weeds. The wound bled
prOfusely.
Capt. Jeffry Montague, at
tached to the commission for
duty, hurried the aged general to
the famous McCool Spring, in the
Bloody Angle" where the wound
was washed, and thence drove to
C. w. Perry's store, where the
wound was treated.
The party hastened to Freder.
icksburg, where General Glen
and Major Rhinelander were
placed on late afternoon train
for Washington.
The general will seek medical
attention in the Capital for pre-.
ventiOn of tetanus. He is a resi-
dent of Washington.
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
NATION LIFTS
MORALE As
ENJOYS
MEET
Mellon and Edge Hold Long
Conference With BRAND and
Laval; No Decision Reached
By OTTO ID. TOLISCHUS
Copyright, 1881, by International
Feature Service. Inc.)

BERLIN, June 27.-Germany
will accept the compromise offer
made by France in reply to Presi'
dent Hoover's war debt suspension
proposal, International News Ser
vice learned from a high authori-
tative source here today.
Contrary to expectations, the
reservations imposed by France,
involving continued deposit in the
Bank for international Settle
ments of Germany's uncondl-
tionaI reparations, have not
served to discourage Germany
nor to dim the enthusiasm re-
sulting from Mr.. Hoover's orig
inal proposal.
Germany, it was learned, is
now confident that before the
summer has passed, a new inter
EatiOnal conference will be called
to discuss the entire problem of
reparatiOnS. The French COM
promise is expected to play an
important part in the negOtia-
tiOnS.
Returning to Berlin after an
absence during the time that
President Hoover's far-reaching
debt suspension proposal was con-
ceived and suggested, this CORE
spondent found an azing
change in Germany's mental,
Continued on Page 2, Col. ~
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
Good News
Today

Board of directors of U. S.
Chamber of Commerce declared
worst of depression is past and
better business is in sight.
General Electric Company of
Schenectady, N. Y, received
order for electric
meters from New York Edison
Co.
Germany reported ready to
accept Frances debt holiday
plan.
Speculative favOriteS on New
York Stock Exchange advanced
20 new levels.
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
DEAD.
BESIDE
ROAD
Walter Merson, Of BeItsviIIe,
Struck on Baltimore Pike;
No Clue to Death Car Driver

Walter K. Merson, 81, of Belts
vile, Md, was killed early today
when he was struck by an un-
identified motorist on the Wash
ington-Baltimore Boulevard near
his home.
The crushed body of the man
was discovered by Guy Robey, of
Beltsville, in a field near the
highway. Merson was walking to
a nearby farm where he was
supposed to work today, police
believe, when the accident oc-
Cured.
He was the son Of former Deputy
Sheriff MersOn. A coroner'S jury
which held an inquest over the
body at the scene returned a
verdict of death by a person un-
known.
No clues as to the identity of
the hit-and-run driver could be
obtained by police.
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
QUELL
REBEL FL|ERS
IN SPAIN
GaIicia, However, In Throes of
Widespread Revolt, Halt
ing Commercial Activities

LONDON, June 27 0.N.S.).
An attempted cOunter-revOlu-
tiOnary movement in Seville,
Spain, was frustrated today when
a strong force of federal troops
took possession of the Tablada
AerOdrOme, diSarming a group
of rebelIiOuS airmen, it was
stated in dispatches to the Lon
don evening newspapers.
MADRID, June 27 G.N.SD.-A
widespread counter-revolutionary
movement is under way in the
Province of Galicia today.
With business paraIyzed by a
general strike, leaders of the in
surrecti0nary movement were re
ported to have threatened com
plete secession from the federal
government by nightfall.
Unrest Srreads
According to latest reports, the
unrest has spread to other sec
tions of Spain. Troops were con
fined to their barracks at Bar
celona and other cities.
The movement apparently cen
tered at Orense where consider
able difficulty has been encount
cred during the last few days
owing to a strike OF railway
workers.
Traffic at Orense was at a
StandstilI. The population was
reported facing the possibility Oi
famine, with no movement OF
food into the city.
Mobs of agitators, angered at
the governments refusal to capi
tulate to the railway workers de
mands, tore down the republican
flag on the city hall and raised
the ancient Galician emblem.
Rumors were rife that unless
the government shows tend
ency to compromise in the rail
way dispute, a Galician republic
Will be proclaimed ConlghC.
Franco to Fore Again
A strong force of civil guards
under command of Gen. San Jurjo
was dispatched to Seville with full
power to quell any disturbances.
The guards were ordered t.
take control of the Tablada al
base, where a group of fliers un
der Commander Ramon France
were reported to be organizing
counter-revolutionary movement.
Troops were assigned to guar
various converts in Seville afte
destruction had been urged il
pamphlets dropped from ali
planes.
Shops throughout Seville wer
closed as mobs of demonstrators
carrying Gatcian flags, surge
through the streets. One crow
invaded the governors residenc
but was dispersed by troops.
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
Jury Out 4th Day
In Detroit Murder

DETROIT, June q QN.S). e.
The fate of Ted Pizzino and
Angelo Livecchi, New York hood
lurns, charged with the murder
of William Cannon and George
Collins, petty Chicago racketeers,
still hung in the balance today.
The jury which heard the trial
of the two alleged underworld
characters has been deliberating
since Wednesday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1931-06-27

The moon and sun will cross
paths in August 81. 1882, when a
total eclipse of the sun will be
visible in New England. the
United States Naval Observatory
announced today.
Although the ability of astrono-
mers and mathematicians to fore
cast the eclipse long in advance
may amaze the lay mind, the elab-
crate announcement was accom-
panied by q note Of humility. The
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
Dangerous Weather
DeLays Ocean Hops

ROOSEVELT FIELD, N. Y,
June 81 Q.N.SO.-Three planes
being groomed as added starters
in the transatlantic flight derby
were held in their hangers here
this morning as the result of un-
favorable weather conditions over
the north Atlantic.
The three flying teams are
Hugh Herndon, jr.. and Clyde
Pangborn. Russell Boardman and
John Polando, both of Massa-
chuSetts, and George Endres and
Alexander Magyar, HungarianS.
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
Dunlap Takes Golf
Lead in Title PLQu

OLYMPIA FIELDS, CHICAGO,
June 81 GN.SO.-George T. Dun.
lap, jr., of rinceton, was leading
Robert H. Kepler, of Ohio State,
one up as they reached the turn
today in the morning round of
their 36-hole National Intercol-
legiate Golf mpionsh hip
match.
Dunlap reached the turn in 80
against Kepler'S 80.
Their cards for the morning
round:
Dunlap out S 5 4 5 4 3 4 3 5-38
Kepler out S 6 4 4 4 3 5 2 $50
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
$4,000 in Homes
Gifts From Woman

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass, June
27.-Mrs. William H. Clarke, wife
of a wealthy retired New York
paper merchant, decided that two
houses and seven buildings on
her estate, Villa Virginia, de-
tracted from the beauty of her
Italian-designed summer home
So she gave all nine structures,
valued at $4,000, to anyone who
agreed to move them away.
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
General Electric
Gets Biz Order

NEW YORK. June 81 Q.N.SO.
The General Electric Company of
Schenectady, N. Y, has received
a $1,750,000 order for electric
meters from the New York Edi-
son Company, it was announced
today.
A $450.000 order has also been
placed with the Sangamo Meter
Company Of New York.
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
Vessel Blast Kills
Skinner: Rqft SQUes 5

CHICAGO, June 81 G.N.SO
Trying to save his boat rather
than join three passengers on a
life raft, Frank Matson, 80, skip
per of the Aloha, today lost his
life when the vessel exploded in
Lake Michigan. The passengers
who were inspecting the boat to
buy it, we're saved by canoeists.
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
Jim GLeGsOn's Mother
Is Reported Dying

LOS ANGELES, June 27
G.N.S0.-Mrs. Nina Crolius Glea-
son, 73, mother of James Gleason,
comedian and playwright, was
near death today from a heart
attack.
Mrs. Gleason, herself a noted
stage actress, was born in Boston,
June 9, 1858, and was a star
under Charles Frohman.
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
New England to See Total
EcLipse August 81, 1882

theoretical computations are not
absolutely accurate-a variation
of perhaps a second is admittedly
possible.
The area of totality will run
from a section on the Atlantic
coast between Salem, Mass. and
Cape Porpoise, Me-, northwestward
through Vermont and New Hamp-
shire.
The eclipse, to some degree, may
be observed in all parts Of the
country.
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
TlUO Armed Bandits
Hold Up Taxi DriUeT

William Long, 80 Myrtle st.
N. E., a taxicab driver, reported
that early yesterday morning he
was held up, struck on the head
and robbed by two armed bandits
near the District Line in Capitol
Heights. One Of the men was
colored.
Long lost $3.50, he told police.
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
Canal Will Connect
States in the South

NEW ORLEANS. June 27.-Fol-
lowing 2O-year fight by leaders
of the Intracoastal Canal in
Louisiana to clear the route in
Louisiana to the Texas line,
right-of-way has been granted by
the Government through Terre-
bonne Parish.
Only a few short strips in
jefferson Parish, outside of New
Orleans, remain to obstruct clear
ance of the entire route.
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
Honolulu Honeymoon
For POUeLL and Bride

HOLLYWOOD, Calf. June 81
G.N.SO William Powell. screen
star, and his bride, Carole Lom-
bard, movie actress. sail for Homo
lulu today on their honeymoon.
They were married at a quiet
ceremony last night at the home
of the brides parents.
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
Sale
Of Fireworks Dated

Alexandria merchants have
been advised by the city council
that they may sell fireworks on
July 3 and 4 only. Under the
fireworks ordinance they may
be used only on July 4. Prema-
ture celebrations are punishable
by a fine of from IS to $25.
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
CONDITION OF TREASURY

Treasury balance as of June 25,
$508, ,591 ,572.68; expenditures, S.
776,771.30; customs receipts, $685.
552,871.50.
The Washington times., 1931-06-27
THE WEATHER

Fair tonight and Sunday; warmer Sunday;
moderate northery winds. Temperature yes
terday-Highest, 81; lowest, SO.
Full Weather Report on Page
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

presidential race but should pro- vide for referendum on prohibi- ton in it's platform, Chairman John !. Raskob of the democratic national committee believes.
 Raskob made public through the committee a letter to the New York Times defending the con- mittee's right to recommend party policies on prohibition and other questions. He took exception to Q Times editorial and denied that Gov Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York, leading democratic presiden- tial possibility, opposed the selec- ton of MT Raskob as national chairman by Candidate Smith in 1928"
 ''The party's platform should definitely commit the democratic members of congress to vote in fa- vor of some resolution which will give the people themselves oppor- tunity to vote on the question as to whether they wish the Eighteenth Amendment retained or modified" Raskob's letter said.
 His anti-prohibition views, as- sailed recently by Joseph T. Rob- inson, democratic senate leader, drew other attacks to-day from Senator Tom Connally. democrat, Tex, and Senator McGill of Kan- sas. Connaliy said a declaration against prohibition would bring "discord and bitterness" in the marty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
Famous Battle
 for Governor
(continued from Page l.,

(Continued from Page 1.) candidates for governor.
 Bob" Taylor was the democrat ic nominee, "Uncie Ali" the repub- iicnn. They stumped the state to- gether, they spoke from the same platform and they made bitter at tacks on each other, but when the day's hurrahing was over, they shared the same room every night.
 Bob" Taylor's reference to him- self and Ali as ''roses from the same garden" resulted in the cam paign being known as the war Of the roses" Bob wore q white rose in his lapel, Ali a deep red one and their supporters were idsn'ined
 when they felt that their audi. ences were tirinK of political speeches. Bob would pick up hls fiddle, and play old folk songs. pr All would yarn about fox hunts in Happy Valley. the beautiful road sweeping plain near here, where the Taylors were born.
 Bob" Taylor defeated his re- publican brother in that campaign. but in 1920, "Alf" sueoeeded in hls political aspiration. Bob" who had retired by then, died several years later.
 "uncle Aif," too was an accom- uiished "fiddier" and his fiddle was d fixture in tho executive 0iIice at Inc state capitol while he was eov- ernor.
 He was famous also for his anec- dotaa and his wateFmeiona. Many oe his stories centered about ex'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

the dry cleaner.
 To keep justice moving swiftly. Russia has a system of legal con- suitants who decide minor cases without referring them to court. Every crowded apartment house has a house board to decide neigh borhood difIlculties. There are tables for Free Legal Councif' at ail the recreation parks and in public buildings. In addition Mcs- COW has from 60 to 70 district courthouses with rooms for legal advice, before cases get to court. They are largely patronised.
 "Housing is our biggest prob lem" the woman lawyer in charge of d preliminary court told me. TIT someone dIes or moves out, every body in the house quarrels about their prospective rights to that ex- trn room. Basement dweilers have first choice. Families with chii- dren come ae4t.r
 The largest number of cases after housing come from inoW- ciency to work. That is . misas'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
ASSIGN 50 COPS TO CR0SBY-WlLBY GAME
Expect Record Crowd Tomorrow;
 Crosby Favorite
Cable Strung Around Playing Field to Prevent Rooters From Swarming on Grid Pep Meeting at Blue and White This Morning Attracts Many

The park department in an effort to cooperate with all in handling the crowd. has put up a cable around the entire field which will rope off the spectators from the playing field. The game will start promptly at 10 o'clock with Ed ward Hart and Merwin Grove of Cheshire as head officials.
 This morning at Crosby High school a pep rally was held in the gymnasium in preparation for to- morrow's game. School songs were rehearsed, with the school band furnishing the music. Coach VII liam Schofieid, James Murphy, Frank Roland and John Fitzgerald were the principal speakers.
 Crosby, by virtue of their sea sons record which includes tri- umphs over Warren Harding, Bridgeport Central, Hartford Bulkeley and Torrington, are fay. orites to defeat the Grove street school representatives who have won but one game in 23 during the last three gridiron campaigns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

meanor, for inefficiency slows up the Fve-Year Plan. Men who pre- tend to marry girls just to stay with them . brief time and then desert them are given their choice of really marrying them or going to jail.
 What happens to political pris- oners no outsider living in Russia can tell. Exile. Imprisonment or death! But the Soviet government regards other criminals as they do sick people who must be cured" for a useful social life.
 visited the DJerjinski Com. mune, which is an example or Russia's idea of redemption. Here are 5000 former homeless waiis (Bizprozorni), and convicts have built themselves Q commune which they govern themselves. Their test of failure is to nave anyone run away. Few do.
 When the commune was started by the G. F. U. (secret police) six years ago, the boys were asked what factories they would enjoy working in. They chose sports goods. To-day there are modern. cOnCFttS L2CtuEhcD HAoNeSlho sN~S ing shoes, skis, skates and sweater suits. There are concrete apart ment houses with dormitories for the unmarried men and the 200 unmarried women convicts and ex- waifs.
 commune have married. with the full consent of the commune. Their wives are mostly peasant girls from nearby villages. They have their own apartments, stores, com rnunity Kitchens and dining rooms. dramatic clubs and theaters.
 No one guards these former law breakers. They make their own rules, manage their own schools and business, adjust their own pay. discipline their own members. 4 sanitary nursery. run by trained nurses. accommodates 200 or so children born of marriages in this convict commune.
 "Drunkenness and going to Mos COW without permission of their house committees are the two most serious offenses," q factory director told us. You see, either might tend to throw one of our boys back into his old ways or make him meet up with some of his old eronies."
 NEXT. How Americans live in Soviet Iluseia. A prfviie9eu csRss flat gets many ishinss 1Eus- sinns cnn'f have, but the IafteF co l not Taaeml It as AmcgieaIls and American AoliaFg MED needed 5uz the success os tlseiF E1ye.&eas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

her opinion of him while demand ing 1t. He had ruined a pair of foreign silk stockings that she had sent him. She had sent them back for repairs. He had lost them. He should pay.
 ''But why 47 rubles?" the coar: asked.
 "I went to the foreign store." she said. None there were as nice as mine, and they cost 50 rue blcs. Take three rubles out for tho cleaning and that leaves me 47."
 Where is the dry cleaner?" the judge asked her.
 "He wouldn't come." she an- swered. q told him to-"
 There Is no case without the dry cleaner" the judge told her. i've will postpone the case 10 days and If you can't get the dry cleaner to appear. it will be dropped"
 There was no subpoena. obvi- ougly the man never would ap- pear. Yet the woman left tho courtroom apparently satisfied. She had gotten n lot of satisfaction telling the court her opinion of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

TO avoid repetition of the Crosby Naugatuck football game of satur- day. November 14, when unruly spectators rushed from the bleach- ers forcing officials to halt the game until the gridiron was cleared, Superintendent of Police Joseph Mclean has assigned a squadron Of 50 uniformed policemen, made up of two captains, six sergeants and members of the night platoon to handle the record crowd expect ed to witness the annual Crosby Wilby game at Hamilton Park to- morrow morning.
 The ones assigned by Mclean for the park tomorrow are doing 1t gratis and have been notified 10 report to police headquarters to- morrow morning at 9 o'clock. The two captains assigned are Richard LeRoy and Frank Cutting and the sergeants, Joseph Bagley. James Gibbons and John Bowling of the afternoon staff and Patrick Hili- borg. George Godding, Luke Erri- co. James Fitzgerald, and Henry Johnson of the night force.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25


 fighting or loss of life. Japan's re- vised stand Is that she will not initiate military action but retains the right to protect Japanese life and property against bandits and other lawless clements.
 The governments first position was that the initiative provision" would permit Marshal Chang to return to Manchu- ria and would kill the Japanese plan for withdrawal of Chang's troops behind the great wall into China proper.
 Tokio cancelled its instructions to Kenkichi Yoshizawa at Paris to ask the league to persuade Chang to withdraw his troops on the ground that the league could not take such action.
 Simultaneously Minister of War General Jiro Minami informed the cobinet that withdrawal of the main Japanese force from Tsitsi- har had begun. The troops were withdrawing to Taonan, on the Anganchitaonnn railroad. and in the general direction of Chinchow.
 The movement would take the Japanese force out of the sphere of Soviet influence in Manchuria.
 Also, the movement if contin- ued into Chinchow, might lead to a clash with Chinese forces there. Occupation of Chinchow would en- able the Japanese to control Chi nese troop movements by railroad northward into norythern Manchu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
Death and Tom
 Mix at Grips
tContinued from Page 1.)

(COntlnue0 rom rage AsI
 Mix's condition was expected to remain at a critical stage for per- haps 4S hours. He had taken . turn for the worse late yesterday after an emergency operation TOT appendicitis performed Monday night.
 Mix scoffed at his illness for sev- eral days, refusing to seek medical attention. until seized with violent pains Monday night, according to his business manager. Miss Tressa Eason.
 The actor has had many narrow escapes from death, and is proud of numerous bullet scars and that he has had almost every bone in his body broken" at various times.
 As cowboy he roamed the ranges of Montana. Wyoming, Col orado and Texas. He saw service with the United States forces dur ing the Spanish American war and with Great Britain during the Boer war. He fought outlaws as Texas ranger.
 In 1903 he became a rider for the famous "101 Ranch" and after winning the title of world cham pion cowboy in 1909, came to Hol- lywood. His success as a motion picture actor was almost >Amme- diate.
 He married Victoria Forde, for merly prominent actress, in lSlI. He has two daughters, Ruth and Thomasina. the former by previ- ous marriage. in tho east.
 one nurse remained at Mix's bedside throughout the night ready to summon Dr smith. me fact that no word was sent the physician was considered encour- aging.
 No friends were permitted to see Mix since his condition took sud den turn for the worse late yester' day. Will Hays, president Of the Motion Picture Producers and DIS tributors of America, called at the hospital.
 telephoned. Two telephone opera tors were occupied exclusively with answering the inquiries.
 Dr. R. Nicholas Smith, surger who operated upon Mix Monday night after the actor was stricken with acute appendicitis. said late today that Mix was in "a critica and precarious condition"
 "Mr Mix's condition Is un' changed" an official bulletin said Tt will be 24 hours, perhaps 4s before the crisis is reached. whicr is usual in cases where peritonitii sets in. No one can tell what the outcome will be-"
 pr. Smith was at Mix's bedsids almost all of last night. Tht nurses were on duty constantly. Mix. according to Dr. Smith, ii conscious and realizes the serious ness of his condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
BOSTON IS STILL HAVING SUMMER

Boston, Nov 25-(U. P) -Bos- ton to-day was in the fifth, and probably last day of an unpreced- ented late-autumn heat wave. with colder weather in prospect for to- night and the holiday.
 The weather bureau predicted that the mercury would climb to around 70 this afternoon before the hot spell ended.
 Yesterdays record high was 72, compared with 77 Monday, "A Sun day and 73 Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

Mahatma Gandhi has been threatened with deportation if he foments further disturbances in ln- dia.
 The threat came last night in 2 demand by Lord Elibank. former under r-seeretary of state for colo nies speaking in the house of lords.
 ''Gandhi has frequently told us thst he wants us put out of India Lord Elibank said. If that is his proposal, let us do unto Gandhi what Gandhi wants done unto us."
 Lord Elibank suggested that the leader of the Indian nationalists be sene to some island archipelago, such as the Adaman Islands, if he continues his campaign against British rule in India.