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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-21

qualities that served to tighten my bur-
den and inspire loyalty to his direction
of Americas military effort.
No American general in the field ever
received the perfect support accorded
me by Mr.. Baker. His attitude through
out the war, in so far as it concerned me
personally and the Army in France, was
a model for the guidance of future Sec
retaries In such an emergency.
Tomorrow-The second phase Of the
Mouse Argonne.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-21

In doing most kinds Of cleaning work
it is well to remember that hot water
removes dirt from 2 to 20 times faster
than cold water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-21

directors meeting. For seven years he
has been vice president Of the Farm
Bureau and chairman of its resoiu-
ton and legislative committees.
I've been q farmer all my life," he
said. MY 3,00o-acre farm at Florence
was the first Alabama land decided by
authority of President Andrew JacE=ca
under a grant signed by Henry Clay
and John Quincy Adams.
Il studied law at Washington and
Lee University, but never practiced.
Only public ONCE ever held was road
overseer and that was by appointment.
own no stocks. was the first head
OF the Lauderdale County Farm Bu-
reau in 1921 and I've been president
OF the Alabama Farm Bureau for eight
years"
Lives Near Shoals Dam.
ONeals country home Is 2 miles from
Muscle Shoals dam and he has enter
tanned Henry Ford, congressional lead
ers and others interested in the con-
troversial legislation on the power plant
there.
Only today the Farm Bureau direc-
tors referred to a special committee
the problem Of drawing up a plan to
operate Muscle Shoals as a subsidiary
of the bureau. G. z. Hearst Of Des
chairman. Others were William H. Set
tie. Indianapolis; C.. r. White. Ionia,
N. Y. and E. G. Smith of Illinois.
ONeal is proud of a master farmers
medal awarded him in 1927 for distin-
guished service in farm leadership. He
is president OF the Alabama Farm Bu-
reau's Subsidiary Co-operatiyes on Mu-
tual Supply, Finance and Cotton.
Grandson of Governors.
Alabama was the first State in the
old South to coordinate its farm or
CARNATIONS and various co-operatives,
and Cullman County," here his voice
betrayed his pride, "has the third
largest membership of any county
farm bureau in the country. And the
State Bureau did $l7000,000 in bust
ness last year with 1.3 per cent
overhead"
ONeal is a grandson and nephNS
Of two Alabama Governors, Gen. Id
ward Asbury O'Neal, his namesake SeA
Emmett O'Neal. both of whom zcz~<B
two terms. He has two sons, one . lar
student, and daughter, also in college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
MRS. KvIETKUS WINS FIGHT FOR LIFE
OTTO KAHN WAS BEFORE SENATE
 COMMITTEE
Described How His Firm
 Bought Bonds of FOr-
 eign Nations and Sold
 Them In This Country

Washington, December 2l-UP) = The international financing of Kuhn, Loeb and Company, re- garded as the third largest inter- national banking firm on. Wall Street, was described to the senate finance committee today by Otto Kahn, head of the company.
 Kahn started his recital, which he gave as c witness In the com mittee's investigation of foreign loans, with description of q loan of $25. 5.000,000 to Sweden. The Swedish government received 96 1-2 for it's bonds from Kuhn, Loeb and Company and the bonds were sold to American investors at 99 1-2 or an increase of 8 on each $1O0.
 Kahn twisted his white mou- stache as he began testimony after first shaking hands cordially with Senator Hiram W. Johnson, res publican, California, instigator of the investigation. He told the com mittee he had been engaged in private banking" for 60 years.
 A second loan for Sweden of S30. 100000 was floated by Kuhn, Loeb on n basis whereby Sweden tOSCANEu ~ u-o AOt Atb pOuub WhANh were sold to investors at 99 1-2, an increase of $2.87 1-2 on each $100. Two and sometimes three syndi- cates participated in the loans and split the profits. Kahn said. He was doubtful about his company's profits because he did not know the extent Of participation of his company in the issues. Senator Couzens. republican, Michigan, brought out that the Ma tional City Company is trustee for the sinking fund of the Swedish bonds. Kahn said his house acted as trustee for other issues, but he defended the practice. The trustee had no discretion in handling the sinking fund, he added. A bond selling prospectus was offered by Senator Walsh, demo- crat, Mass, to show how Kahns house disposed of the bonds. It referred to the Notation of 175.000 shares of the North German Lloyd at $69. It set forth earnings and advertised the safety of the bonds. At Walsh's request, Kahn prom ised to furnish the committee copies of all prospectuses on for eign bonds.
 We shall be delighted" said Kahn.
 Couzens returned to the business of trustees for sinking funds. On Thursday Thomas W. Lamont of J. P. Morgan and company had said said the handsome profits could be made by trustees buying up the issues for which they were sinking fund trustees. at depre- ciated prices In the present mar ket.
 The Michigan senator asked Kahn if it were not possible for trustees to buy the bonds at the present low prices and redeem them at par.
 "rhat would be fradulent," said Kahn, apparently amazed. Couzens said 1t would be if the guarantors of the bonds did not know of 1t.
 How many defaults have you had in the last 20 years?' asked Shoot.
 "I am happy to say that in our case the number is very limited. Tn the foreign field there was only one --the Mortgage Bank of Chile," said Kahn.
 "In the domestic field. we found the Wabash railroad bonds difi- cult"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
WATERBURY PRODUCE
 MARKET
Furnished by Connecticut Depart ment of Agriculture, B. P.
 Storrs, Local Agent)

Trading in holiday products was active. Offerings of most items in extra demand for Christmas were liberal enough 10 enable sellers supplying the demand at prices little changed from levels prevail ing earlier in the month. .
 Receipts of turkeys from the west were fairly liberal resulting . in steady market at prices most- ly even with Thanksgiving. Large size birds were slower clearing than small turkeys which was enabling buyers of large sizes to get some price concessions at times. Very few Conn, Native Fancy turkeys were on sale In this market, sup plies on farms over from Thanks giving being light while demand ip other Connecticut cities was active.
 Demand for dressed was active. and farm fattened stock from near by was high priced. Receipts of small sized western geese were IT, beral and selling nt lower prices.
 (Unlcss otherwise stated quota. tons are based on sales of good mcrchn nta blc products to retailers by wholesalers or nearby prOduc- ers.)
 FRUITS.
 Apples, Fancy, Mcintosh 2.5O- 300 bu., Delicious and N. Spies 2. 2.0O-2.25 bu.. No. 1 Mcintosh ZOO 2.25 bu., Delicious and N. Spies 1.8O-2.OO bu., Baldwins f.25-1.5e (fcw 1.75) bu., others f.OO- SO bu.. Utility, various varieties .75.f.25 bu.; cranferrics 2.OO-2.35 box.
 VEGETABLES.
 BcaAs, snap 2.5O-3.OO bu.. lima 3.SO-4.OO bu.; bccts. cut f.OO.f.f0 bu., punched .7O-.75 dOx.; cabbage, white 1.75.2.OO cwt. savoy .7S. 100 box; caullh0wcr 2.25-3.OO dOz.: celery, hearts f.OO-1.25 dox., rounds .8O-1 .OO dOz.; lettuce. iceberg 4.2S- 5. .OO crate; onions 2.OO.2.35 bu.: parsnips, washed 1.4O-f.75 bu.: pO- tatOcs, native .05-.75 bu.. Maine f.O5-1.1B cwt.: squash S.OO-4.OO bbI; turnips and rutabagcs .75-.8O bu.; spinach f.25-f.75 bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Conn. eggs per dOx.: NcwIaid Fancy .45: Special .43-.45; Extra .4O-.43; Gathered .3S-.42; Newlaid Medium .35; mediums 80 .35; Pullcts .27..3O; western. frst-cxtrn .28- -.35; live, fowl .f7-.23 h., chick ems .2O-.23 ID ., turkeys .35-.5O lb.. ducks .2O..22 h.. geese .20-.23 lb.; dressed, fowl .c5..3O h., chickens .3O-.35 h., turkeys. Conn Native Fancy .45 h., western .32-.36 lb.. ducks .25-.28 h.. geese .25..32 ID.
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT.
 Butcher stock, cows .O2-.O4 h.. calves .O8.fO h.: meats, beef .f2- 1T h., veal .i2.is h.. lamb .f2- .iB h.. pork, l0ins .tO-.f2 h., pork. IocnI dressed .O0.-f1 ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
Story Of Missing
 Penfield Girl Is Not Substantiated

Columbus Ohio, Dec 21.-UP) "A telephone call from the Mar aganset hotel at Providence. R. l., was received by relatives of Miss Virginia Penleld here to-day stating the girl. missing several days, was a patient there.
 A Dr Brown, house physician at the hotel placed the call. He said Miss Penneld was suffering loss of memory and was under his care.
 She disappeared last Thursday after leaving the Mary Lyons school. Swarthmore.. Pa. to re- turn to her home here for the holidays. Miss Penheld daughter of Clore J. Penfield wealthy Co., lumbus merchant. was last re- ported soen in q Philadelphia rail- way station.
 The relatives here were given no details of how she reached the Providence hotel.
 Providence, sR. l., Dec 2l.--(UP) Police questioned young wo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
ENSIGN MAY DIE OF SLOW POISON
 HE HAD TAKEN
Overstayed His Leave, Feared Court Martial, and Decided to Take His Own Life

San Francisco. Dec 21-(UP)- Ensign William Shinn Gates. a., Lancaster. Pa, officer stationed abroad the Dreadnaught Nevada, was reported in serious condition to day from slOw-acting poison, while n naval board of inquiry was called to investigate his alleged at- tempt at suicide. Naval physicia ms at the Mare Island Service hospital were unable to say whether Gates would live. Gates waited almost m hour before he appealed for aid.
 Fears of courtmartial for de- sertion because he had overstayed his leave Ave days was the appar- ent reason for Gates net, police said. Tn a pocket of Gates coat was found n note, this is the body of Ensign William Gates of the battleship Nevada.' and in hls hotel room were letters addressed to his mother, Mrs II. B. Gates of Lan- caster and q shipmnte. Ensign E. D. Lucas,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
Mrs. Longworth And Dollie Gam Playing
 Game Of Politics

Washington. Dec 21-(UP)-The social feud between Alice Roosc- welt Longworth and Mrs Edward Everett Gam has been brought to Q happy ending.
 The two met yesterday at lun- chcon party. Friendly smiles and n cordial chat followed.
 Tho war for social precedence between the daughter of president and wife, of-a- speaker, and the sis- ter-and official hostess-for- a. vice. president, started when both de- chned to attend n supper party given by Mrs Eugene Meyer several years ago.
 From then on the battle ragged. Invitations, if not discreetly distri- butcd, led to complications which echoed even through the corridors of the state department. Hostesses shuddered at the prospect of an open clash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

Mrs Longworth was deprived of her official position last spring at the death of her husband. The feud then, was technically ended, but the curt mods and cold manner still preslsted when the two met.
 The occasion of the recOncilia- ton was q luncheon given by Mrs Evalyn Walsh. Mclean. whose di- vorce troubles reached n climax last week when he husband served her with n riga summons wrapped In n gay Christmas parcel. At Mrs McLean's right was e-President Curtis, with Mrs Longworth sitting beside him. Opposite Mrs Mclean at the foot of the table, was War ren Delano Robbins. the White House ceremonial officer, with Mrs Gam at his side.
 Mrs Longworth and Mrs Gam smiled across the table, chatting in friendly fashion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

man at the Naragansctt hotel here this afternoon following reports that Miss Virginia penileld, mass ing Ohio heiress. was patient thare. ..'..
 After talking with young wo- man at the hotel. Deputy Chief of Police John Kelly reported to head quarters by telephone that there was nothing definite" He did not indicate whether he doubted that the girl was Miss Penheld, but stated he would furnish more in- formatoin shortly.
 Two police inspectors accom- visit to the hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
PASSENGER. WAS INJURED so HE
 SHOT DRIVER
Driver Is Dead and the Passenger Is Under Ar- rest at Stamford HOs- pital

Stamford, Conn, Dec 21-(UP) A passenger injured when an struck n pole, shot and killed the driver Sunday night, &C., cording to police. Climbing out of the wrecked car. Giuseppe De Andrea, 53, drew q revolver and without q word shot Anthony De Francisco, 35. according to the story police said Ralph Costelll, another passenger, told them.
 De Andrea, nursing an eye in- jured by flying glass. then calmly called taxicab and rode to doc tors office. The doctor ordered him to Stamford hospital and there police overlook him. In the mean time, De Francisco had died at the hospital from an abdominal wound. Police arrested De Andrea, who wa was to be operated upon today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
Gas System Of New Haven Was Suddenly
 Shut Off To-day

cooling lead. The New Haven Times rushed out an eight-page skeleton extra before casting metal had cooled below molten state.
 Hundreds of persons beseiged the gas company offices. among them a white-cIad chef complaining loudly that his food was spelling. Housewives in numberless homes were baffled and alarmed by the shutdown.
 Gas company officials at first were unable to explain the trouble, but later said their engineers had located a defect in the distributing system.
 A warning for all persons who had been using gas to shut off their burners before gas was turned on again was broadcast over the local radio station.
 Wild rumors circulated, includ- ing one to the effect gas works em- ployes had gone out on strike and county jail prisoner shad been rushed to fill their posts.
 A small supply of gas began flowing through the pipes after more than m hour. Engineers profcssed themselves unable to ex- plain the difficulty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
OAKVILLE

Arnold Van Wagnen. 7S. died at his home on Maple avenue, Satur- day, after Il brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Union Con- gregationai church with Rev Os- car l.. Locke officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Wa tcrtown. Mir Van Wagnen had been resident of Oakville for about IT years coming here from New York state. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Dedoy of Oakville and Silas of Kerhonk- son N. Y., by three daughters. Mrs Wilson Quick, Mrs James Everitt and Mrs William Everitt of Oak Ville and one brother. Jonas Van Wagnen of Kingston. N. Y.
 Drum Corps Banquet
 The annual banquet of the St Mary's fife. drum and bugle corps was held Friday evening at St Mary's hall. Victor Wasllauskas. Howard Denver, Hcrvey Bellemore, and Charles Kielty served deli- cious supper of sauer kraut and sausages. John Brenne1is. the director of the corps. was pre- sented with a gold piece by Ar- mand Henry In behalf of the members.
 The entertainment consisted of vocal selections by Charles Wilson, Jr, accompanied by Victor Wasi- lauskas, Earl Benson and Albert WintOn. Modern and old fash toned dancing was enjoyed. The novelty of the season was carried out with n gift bag with many amusing gifts being passed out 10 the boys. Those attending were: Rev Leo Finn, Mir and Mrs Der nard Marcoux, Mr and Mrs John Brenneis, MT and Mrs Frank Sieler, Mr and Mrs Sandy Harrison. MT and Mrs Ephrem Hevey. Mir and Mrs Clayton Hotchkiss. Mir and Mrs Joseph caron. MT and Mrs Charles Wilson. Jr. MT and Mra Thomas Gibbons. Jr. Miss Antoi- nette Hcvey. Robert Hevey. Miss Julia Therriauit. Wiifrcd Hcvey: Mss Beatrice Bellcmore, Earl Henson, Miss Agnes Sancoska. fe- ter cura, Miss Elsie Winters. Ray mond Bellemore. Miss lietty Ciano, Romeo Therrinult. Miss Anna Thomas, JOhu Stohes, Mlhh h'i'" Metruievich. Victor Wasilauskas. Miss Eleanor Wahilauskas. Armand Henry, Henry Beilemore. Howard Denver. Charles kielty. cinrio Re- vcro. Harry Davidson and Albert Winton.
 Briefs
 A social win be enjoyed by the Senior christian lsndenvor Society this evening at E;aO o'clssk nt the church hall.
 MT and Mrs Reed and MiHN Jul Ian John of Norwalk were dinner guests of Mrs Rachel slough or Watertown avenue yehterdny.
 This evening at 1:3O 0'slock the choir 0f the Congregational church will hold a rehearsal Of tho music for the chrIstmas entertainment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
CHILDREN WELL GUARDED TO-DAY
 IN CINCINNATI
Little Six.Year-Old Girl Is Missing and Parents Become HysteriCal

Cincinnati. Ohio. Dec 2I.-(UP) --Hysterical parents closely guard cd their children to-day as police continued a fruitless search for lit- tie Marian Mclean, C. who was last seen four days ago walking down an alley with n "swarthy and talP' stranger. Although the search continued, hope that the child would be found alive was almost abandoned. Police believe she fell into the hands of n mental de- fective and that the next develop mcnt will be the finding of her body. Meanwhile the disappear ance has aroused Cincinnati to n hysterical point. A junk man called at a home to ask if there was anything for sale. A child answered the door.
 Are you alone at homer" he asked. The mother in another romo screamed. Soon n threaten ing crowd had gathered and police were necessary to save the be- wildered junk man from violence, The Cincinnati Enquirer offered reward of sf.000. Another $2OO came from toher sources. Southern Ohio and Kentucky police nave run down hundreds of clues with out avail. A dozen tips have re- ported Marian and the tsrnnger Tn a dozen places but they have aii proven false.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
Stock Market Made Rally In The Late
 Trading To-day
At the End of Fourth Hour Majority of the Stocks
 Showed Some Slight Gains

Light. Du Pont and Commercial soj- vents. 1
 Railroad shares were mixed. Pennsylvania dipped to 20 off x, while Union Pacific held unchanged driven down to 31M of IS.
 Among the issues to show small gains were National Biscuit. Amer lean and Foreign Power, and Pos tai Telegraph preferred.
 Copper shares held fairly well and so d.d the motors. Utilities and communication issues moved In . narrow range.
 During the early trading, Initial selling appeared to be running It's course. Steel common which touch- ed 401h came back to 40E and other leaders followed. Trading turned quiet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
WATER
Events of tho Week

Monday there will be celebra- ton Of Holy Communion at or clock at Christ Episcopal church. Troop 1, Girl Scouts will meet at 6.3O o'clock in the community house with Capt Mary Cosgrove' A stated communication of Fed cral lodge of Masons will take place .at 6 o'clock in the Masonic temple on Main street.
 Tuesday: The pupils of St Johns school will hold their Christmas exercises.
 Friendship temple. Pythian sis- ters will meet in Columbia hall on Sunset avenue at 8 o'clock.
 Troop 9, Boy Scouts, will meet in the Methodist church parlors at 7:30 o'clock with Scoutmaster George MoSeiy.
 Wednesday: The junior athletic club will meet in tho club rooms in the community house at ' o'clock,
 Watertown chapter. Order of Eastern star will hold initiation at 7.45 o'clock. Installation win fol- low.
 ebratlon of Holy Communion at midnight at Christ church.
 Friday: Mahsea will be said at [, 8, c and 10 o'clock at St Johns church.
 A Christmas service will be held in the Congregational church at ' o'clock.
 There win be n celebration Of Holy Communion at 10 o'clock at Christ church.
 Tho Christmas party sponsored by the American Legion was held at the high school auditorium.
 About i40O children attended and received boxes Of candy, fruit. popcorn and nuts.
 About 2OO prizes wero awarded Co children holding tho lucky mum berA.
 The program oponed nt i:i5 o'- clock with the repeating of the Lords prayer led by fr Thomas Cline. Mss imeida Casey of Wai- erbury with group Of younssterS nlt on c "kiddle vaview."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
DUNPHY'S DRUG
 STORE ENTERED
Thieves Robbed Postal Sub-Station and Made
 Off With Other Things THE POLICE NOTIFIED

Dunphy's drug store on the cor ner of Baldwin and Washington streets was broken into during the night. The offense was made a serious one In view of the fact that the visitors burglarlzed the deak of the postal sub station and robbed not former Police and Fire Commissioner William j. Dunphy. but Uncle Sam.
 A checkup was made to-day to determine whether any postal sup plies were taken. The thieves helped themselves to n number of articles. which probably suggested themselves as excellent Christmas gifts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
ALCORN GETS IN
 THE BATTLE ON
 SOLDIERS HOME
He Will Fight With the Forces That Are Favor. able to Rocky Hill Site

Hartford. Conn, Dec. 21.-(UP) The commsision for erection of a soldiers home has engaged States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn as spe- cial counsel in It's fight against the New Haven County American Le- zion injunction against purchase of the Rocky Hill site. 1t was learned to-day.
 Alcorn's efforts. 1t was under stood. will supplement those of Deputy Attorney-General Ernest l.. Averiil of Branford. Averill has al- ready appeared in New Haven county superior court and filed mo- ton for dissolution of the injunc- ton. The motion is scheduled for heaping next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
SENATOR BORAH
 TAKES CRAWAT WALL STREET
Laws t0 Re. strain That Street in Its Foreign Bond Opera- tiOnS
BY PAUL R. MALIyON 'nitcd Press Staff COrrcsDOndcI

(Unltc0 Press Stan COEreSpOndcntl
 Washington. Dec 21-(UP)-- Legislation to restrain Wan Streets foreign bond operations was advocated to-day by Chairman Borah of the senate foreign rela- tons committee.
 Borah announced his position as a result of disclosures by the sem ate finance committee, showing the billions which New York master banks have poured into Europe since the war.
 He said the inquiry showed the need of legislation to protect the American investing public from being saddled with foreign obliga- tions which the bankers have un- lcaded upon them. Particularly he desired to limit substantial profits which accrue to the large banks as mmissioners.
 His views coincide with those of a number of other senators, who are talking about framing q bill to prevent repetition of the recent foreign bonding spree.
 As the third day of the inquiry opened to-day, the record indicat- cd that upwards of $10,00O,000, 900 Of foreign bonds is held in this country. Some estimates run as high as $17,000. 100000. Smaller banks and the investment public are the largest holders. The big banks got their commission out of the deal and stand to lose little, even if Europe never recovers.
 This aspect of the situation was uppermost in the minds of senate auestioners as they called repre- Bcntatives from Dillon Road and Co., The Case Securities Corpora ton and Kuhn, Loeb and Co. The new witnesses were summoned to supplement the picture obtained last week from Thomas w. La mont of J. r. Morgan and Co, and Charles E. Mitchell of the Nation al City Bank.
 Otto Kahn of Kuhn, Loeb & Co. was expected to be the chief wit ness at to-day's hearings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

Mrs Anna Kvictkus of Welland avenue has apparently won her fight to live. Her name was re- moved to-day from the danger list of St Mary's hospital indicating that general Improvement has been noted in her condition. Mrs Kvietkus, who wes shot and seri- ously wounded by masked gun man on Saturday evening. De- cember 12th, was given but few hours to live when first admitted to the hospital. The bullet entered her lung through the left breast and doctors made no effort to ex- tricate fl.
 Mrs Kvictkus' husband, John. died of bullet wounds last Friday morning. He was Ghot through the abdomen by the same masked gunnan. whose identity has yet to be established.
 With tks assurance now that Mrs Kvietkus will recover the