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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Clever Comedy
At the National.

Clever Comedy
At the National.
THE new George Kelly play, Philip
Goes Forth" which made its
Washington debut at the National
last night, is cheerful warning to
arty folk to 60 about their fathers
business. The play is light and
amusing and full of nonsense and
at the same time is a sturdy preach
ment against the romanticism that
Is meant to attach itself to the writ
ing OF a play.
Mr.. Kelly has ripped the glamour
OF would-be Greenwich villageites,
who spend their lives striving for self
expression when they have nothing
to express. He has drawn adolescent
yearnings for printed fame with such
acuteneSs that one surmises that the
author - before he reached the
heights as a bearer Of the Pulitzer
banner-perhaps underwent many Of
the plays agonies himself.
II there be parents in and around
this city whose son and heir is smit-
ten with. the fever Of playwrighting,
when he Is fitted only for his fathers
shoe business, he and they should
be forced to witness what goes on
under the smiling hood of this new
play. Its merits have to do not
only with revealing that probably
every other young man of the world
has at one time or another been
convinced that he could write a
play-and good one-but also that
most of these young men have
eventually Awakened to the fact that
their talent was a plea only for
living more leisurely life and thus
riding themselves of the shackles of
business "9 to S."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
EXECUTIVE ASKS
TENNESSEE PROBE
Demands Officials Removal
if Found Guilty in
Bank Failures.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NASHVILLE, Ten, January S.-De-
eiaring that the honor of the State
requires prompt and courageous action"
Gov. Henry H. Horton called upon the
Tennessee Legislature today for a
"searching investigation" of State af-
fairs, with particular reference to the
deposit of millions of public funds in
closed banks.
ut has been charged in mass meet
ings and in the public press" he said,
that practically every official in the
State. including the governor and his
appointees, the officials elected by the
general assembly and the boards created
under the laws of the State, have been
faithleSs and corrupt.
mo man guilty of the charges should
be permitted to hold Office Every man
guilty of betrayal of his trust, however
exalted his position, should be exposed,
condemned and removed from Office
and if he has violated any laws he
should be punished in the criminal
courts of the State.
IF, on the other hand, the result
of an honest investigation should show
that any public State official has been
slandered. the traducers of such an
official should stand condemned by all
fair minded people Of Tennessee as
slanderers. If honest men and women
have been deceived into making unjust
charges against honest officials, their
remorse will be punishment enough II
the facts show that there are those who
have maliciously slandered honest off,
cials. the contempt of mankind will be
punishment enough for them"
The governor recommended appoint
ment of a committee or committees
with power to employ expert account
ants to summon and examine witnesses
and ANY other power which will be
helpful"
Above all things, there should be no
political investigation. no whitewash-
kng, no persecution" he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
THE WEATHER

District of Columbia-Mostly cloudy
with lowest temperature about IS de-
gTees tonight; tomorrow fair; gentle
winds mostly northwest and north.
Maryland-Cloudy; possibly snow on
the southeast coast tonight tomorrow
fair, not much change in temperature;
moderate winds mostly northeast and
north.
Virginia-Cloudy with snow in south
east portion this afternoon and tonight,
except fair in extreme southwest portion
tonight; tomorrow fair, not much
Shange in temperature; moderate north
west and north winds
West Virginia-Cloudy tonight; to-
morrow fair; not much change in tenn
perature.
Record for "a Hours.
Thermometers pm, SO; pm, "a:
IL midnight, 30; 4 am, %; 8 am, 20;
noon, 80.
Barometer pm, 30.Os: 8 pm.
30.11; IL midnight, 3O.14; 4 am, 3O.I5;
8 am, 3016; noon, 30.17.
Highest temperature, 40, occurred at
$3.50 pm. yesterday.
Lowest temperature, 81, occurred at
8 am. today
Temperature same date last year
Highest. So; lowest, so.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey)
Today-Low tide, 5.3I am. and 1909
pm; high tide, IA m. and 1881 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, $40 am; high
tide, $40 am. and 1903 pm.
The sun and Moon
Today-Sun rose 1927 am; sun sets
500 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises 7:27 am: sun
SGtS SOB pm.
Moon rises 1852 pm, sets 1903 am.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
.L|TA GREY CHAPLIN
/. KIDNAPPED IN AUTO
Ex-Wife of Film Comedian,
With Georges Carpenter,
Robbed of $4,000.
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, January 8.-The kid
naping of Lita Grey Chaplin and
Georges Carpenter as they left the
alter puzzled the police today Mrs
Chaplin said she was robbed of money
and jewels.
Mrs. Chaplin, former wife of Charles
Chaplin, and the one-time heavyweight
champion of Europe told the police they
were imprisoned in her limousine by
four armed men, driven more than a
mile and dumped out last night. Mrs
Chaplin said she lost $4,000 in jewelry
AS related by detectives, Carpenter
met the actress at a Bronx playhouse
at the close Of her appearance and they
entered her car in dark alley near the
stage door. Two men, appearing out
of the gloom, pressed revolVers against
the chauffeur, Albert Frank, as he stood
beside the car and two more cowed the
occupants of the tonneau. Frank then
was forced inside and one of the hold
up men drove away rapidly.
During the ride Mrs. Chaplin was
ordered to remove her gems.
She also opened her pocketbook and
handed over the contents, SIS.
The victims were ordered into the
street near an unlighted corner and
their assailants sped away in the stolen
car. Mrs. Chaplin and Carpenter took
taXicab to their hotels and Frank went
to police station to report the crime
Six hours later the automobile was
recovered by police three blocks from
where the occupants were forced out.
Carpenter said he had $50 cash, but
this was not taken, and he was not
asked for money. Nor was the chauf-
feur robbed or harmed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
ASKS $4,000 TO FETE
FRENCH VETERANS OF WAR
Reed Offers Bill for Funds in Con-
nection With Convention Here
in 1882.

An appropriation of $150,000 by the
United States Government toward the
expenses and entertainment in connec-
ton with the fourteenth annual con-
vention of French veterans of the
World War, to be held in Washington
in September, 1882, was proposed yes
terday by Senator Reed, Republican, Of
Pennsylvania
Senator Reed introduced a bill
authorizing this amount, which would
be expended under the direction of the
national treasurer of the American
Legion. The bill was referred to the
Foreign Relations Committee for study.
The bill sets forth that the French
veterans are going to meet in Wash
ington next year during the observance
Of the 200th anniversary of the birth of
George Washington and that the con-
vention also would be in honor Of Gen.
Lafayette.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08

Although no cessation of firing on
ships in the upper Yangtze River Of
China is apparent 10 American steam
ers continue to operate there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
HUNDRED POLICE ARREST ELEVEN
 IN LAWRENCE
Several Thousand Strik- CTS Tried to Mob 200 Workers, But They Are Stopped

Lawrence. Mass, Nov 5.-(UP)- Eleven were arrested late yester- day as detail of 100 police halt ed an attempt by several thous- and strikers to mob 200 operatives who have returned to work at the Arlington mills. The crowd jeered the workers as they left the plant and were charging for them when police intervened. It was the most serious oemonstration. for more than a week in the strike af- fecting 10000 employees.
 Francis J. German, vice presi- dent of the United Textile Work CTS of America, addressed the strikers at a mass meeting last night and exhorted them not to give up their fight against a 10 per cent wage cut instituted a month ago. Though the workers return. they will continue their pro- test against the reduction inside the mills, German asserted.
 Whether the strikers will be boiled on the question of return ing or remaining out was expected to be settled definitely to-mor- row night.
 As result of a separate poll the M. T. Stevens mill in North Am dover, which employed about 150 at the time the strike began. has resumed operations. Incomplete re- turns of poll conducted by the Monomac Spinning company, indi- cated a majority of it's 750 workers favored return. and it was be- lieved the plant might reopen shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05

Mukden, Manchuria, Nov 5-- (UP) - Japanese troops carried several Chinese strongholds in battle with Heilungkiang forces along five mile front in Manchu- ria to-day, the most aalrming con- fiict of the present far eastern war fare.
 Important strategic positions east of Ipuchih were taken by the Jap anese after a terrific attack on the left wing of the Chinese, stationed along the Nonni river. They turned their next offensive on the north west position of the Chinese. Heavy fighting ensued.
 It was reported from Changchun that artillery and infantry reen- forcements were being dispatched to the aid of the Japanese.
 Two Japanese companies attack ing the left wing reached the line of Chinese defenses at 10 a. m., but encountered strong force of 5000 Heilungkiang troops.
 The battle line is in the Tsitsihar area, near the Chinese eastern rail- road, and within the sphere of in- fiuence of Soviet Russia.
 Casualties were reported heavy, with at least IS Japanese killed and many others wounded In the first outburst of fighting.
 There were some 600 Japanese
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
COMMISSIONER
 STOECKEL HITS
 ONE BUS LINE

Hartford. Conn, Nov 5--(UP)- State Motor Vehicles Commissioner Robbins B. Stoeckel to-day placed the Eastern Greyhound Lines. Inc. of Boston, on probation after hear ings into conduct of interstate busses operating through Connecti- cut.
 The commissioner held in an off, ficiai finding. copies of which were sent to the attorney general, that bus schedules which could not be safely adhered to had been written by the company. The line has pre- scribed adequate rules, regula- tions and practices" he added, but the officials have countenanced blenders" or two-way trips be- tween Boston and New York by in- dividual drivers.
 A recent bus accident at Berlin which precipitated the hearing was caused by the driver falling asleep from excessive hours, Commission CT Stoeckel found. The commis- sioner said bus line operators have offered ready and willing coopera- tiOn'' in drawing safer schedules and enforcing rules regarding ade- quate rest periods for drivers be- tween runs. The Eastern Grey hound lines is a subsidiary of the Greyhound Lines. Inc. of Cleve- land, O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
Democrat Frolic Dralus
 Many Amateur Dancers
Great Russian Master of Dancing Offers Award of Scholarship to the Most Talented Wa
 terbury Fr0lic
 Dancer GIRLS AND BOYS
 ARE BLOCKING IN

While applications from. Water bury young men and women anxious to avail themselves of the opportunity to gain footlight fame in The Democrats all-Waterbury "Frolic" continued to pour in to- day Tn seemingly incessant stream, Ivan Tarasoff, one of the worlds foremost ballet masters, telegraphed word here from. New York that he had decided to offer a scholarship award to the most talented "Frolic" dancer.
 Tarasoff, who has attained an in-. ternational reputation because of the splendid results achieved by those whom he has trained, and whose marvellous ability as a dance teacher has been officially recog- nized by the Dancing Master of America in their annual selection of him to instruct the ballet at their yearly Normal school conven- tions, made his decision to offer the free scholarship after being in-. formed in New York yesterday of The Democrats plan to aid anna teurs of Waterbury by staging a mammoth local "Frolic" at the Fox-Poh theater here.
 Victor Hyde, the celebrated Broadway director and producer. whose services have been engaged by The Democrat to stage the "Frolic". informed Tarasoff of The Democrats effort to bring the tal- ent of local young men and women to the attention of the theatrical world, and the famous ballet mas ter immediately agreed to offer the most adept ''FroNcker' four
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
POLICE WAITED
 UNTIL ALL THE
 WORK WASDONE
Watch Rum Runners Un- load 600 Cases of Liq- quOr and Then Jumped on Them

York, Me, Nov. 5.-(UP).- Hiding in field. police let ship-to- shore rum running operations pro- ceed for three hours, then arrested three men and seized 500 cases of liquor vauled at $20.000, a motor truck and several dories on the York river early to-day. sLater customs authorities seized the 45- foot speedboat Mary, suspected of having brought in the contraband from rum row.
 The arrested men described themselves as Herman l.. Rich of Newburyport, Mass, Joseph F. For tin of New Bedford, Mass, and Jo- seph E. Beaulier of Roxbury, Mass. Rich, who arrived at the scene when the rum transfer was almost finished, apparently was the con- signee, authorities said. He had $2,3Oo in cash. Beaulier had start ed to cart away ASA cases in the truck when apprehended. Fortin was captured at the river bank, where the crew of the mother craft abandoned dories containing 25 cases and dumped IS others in speeding away at sight of the of ficers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
ANOTHER WOMAN CONFRONTED BY
 ELECTRIC CHAIR
Sits in Same Court Room Where Ruth Snyder and Paramour Fought for Life But Lost

New York, Nov 5--CUP)-Turn- ing her eyes away from the 22- year old blonde gigolo for whose love she is now facing the electric chair, Mrs Amy Conlin. attractive s7-year old widow, listened ner- vously to-day while jurors who will decide whether she is to pay the supreme penalty for the mur- der of her husband. were selected. . In the same Queens county courtroom where. Ruth Snyder turned on Judd Gray in the. legal drama which preceded their exc cution. Amy Conlin and James Pembroke De Pew are fighting separately to save their lives, each blaming the -other.
 As, juror after juror was select ed, and attorneys bickered over their qualifications, De Pew hunched, behind his attorney, his erstwhile bravado gone but still the sartorially perfect dancing man who won Amy Conlin's love from her husband. Once or twice ne glanced over to ythe other side of the courtroom where the slen- der, stylish little widow sat with her attorney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
DEATH HALTED
 THE LIBEL SUIT
 OF NAN BRETON
Mother of One of the Jur- Ors Died and Judge POstpOnes Trial Until Afternoon

?. Toledo, Ohio. Nov. 5.-(UP).- Death of a jurors mother inter. rupted temporarily to-day the trail of Nan Britton's $50.000 libel suit against C.. A. Klunk. Marion inn- keeper. When court convened to listen to the final charge of Fed erai Judge John M. Killits, Killits announced the session would be postponed until this afternoon be- cause of the death of Prank NJ. Feiibach's mother.
 It was geiieved it would he late afternoon before the jurors begin considering the claims of Miss Britten that Kiunk iibeied her bv distributing copies Of "The An- swer Co The Presidents DauRh- ter ". This book denies allegations of Miss Britton that Warren q. Hardina was the father Of her i9. year-old daughter, Elizabeth Ann.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
 TISON SPEAKS
 OF NEXT HOUSE

New Haven. Conn. Nov 5--(UPD Congressman John 0. Tilson, re- publican. majority leader of the house of representatives for six years but transformed by Tues days elections to minority leader. expects the republicans and demo- crats to cooperate for the good of the country" he said to-day.
 T am sure spirit of coopera- ton will prevail" he told the United Press at his home here. I know can speak for the republi- cans. We will. in the words of Abraham Lincoln, stand by any body. who stands right "As a matter of fact. cooperation will be necessary in order to accomplish legislation because of the marrow margin by which the democrats lead in the house. 2i5 to 2i7," Til- son continued.
 The special election scheduled In New Iersey December s, may return q republican to congress In which cnse the democratic niajor- lty would be reduced to enc, Til- son pointed out. "Ce0pefation ts necessary ln these times as never befOrc," he said. "i certainly ca. pect both parties tO cooperate for the good 0f the country"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
WOMAN FORGOT THAT HER FAMILY
 HAD MOVED OUT
Called the Police to Show Them How Robbers Had Stripped the Place of Everything

Chicago, Nov 5. (UP)--Mrs Mary Buzzard, 72. sent a hurry call for police.
 "See," she moaned when officers arrived at her apartment, ''the burglars have taken everything. Even the shades and electric light bubs."
 The officers investigated. Mrs Buzzard was right. The apartment was perfectly empty. They left to question neighbors about any sus- picious characters they might have seen around. In few moments they returned without a single clue.
 Mrs Buzzard met them at the door smiling apologetically.
 Goodness gracious" she said, 'I forgot all about it. We're mov- ing to Oregon and the furniture men were here yesterday and took everything away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
Japanese and Chinese Forces Battled
 Yesterday Along Five-Mile Front and Japs Thrashed Troops of China
RUSSIA. MAY SOON JOIN IN
 AS TERRITORY IS THREATENED
(BY THE UNITED PRESS)

The threat of open war in Manchuria became more serious than to-day as Japanese and Chi nese forces batted along the Nonni River.
 With heavy casualties reported in the fighting, Soviet Russia because of her extensive interest at Tsitshar was feared in Tokio.
 The League of Nations was alarmed by the ex- tension of Japanese military activities and the re- newal of fighting despite the leagues councils re- quest that Japan withdraw her forces to point with in the South Manchuria Railroad zone by Novem- Der 16.
 Washington awaited accurate detached informa- ton, recognizing the increasing gravity of the stua ton in the Orient
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
THAT FACT IS ALMOST
 ASSURED
Disclosures of the Tenta- tive Budget for Coming Year Practically COn- cedes There Will Slight Drop in Tax Rates

Reduction in the tax rate of Wa terbury 1892 was practically as sured early this afternoon as the tentative budget for the coming year was in the course of final completion for presentation to the finance commissioners at o'clock That a reduction will. be affected. was the general opinion of the city officials. The drop, though. will be slight but will serve to start the annual municipal levies on the downward trip from the present s6 mill figure.
 This afternoon at o'clock the board of finance will formally re- ceive the 1892 tentative budget. Throughout this morning Executive Secretary Thomas P. Kelly and the controllers office were busy going over the figures for the last time
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
HOOVER AND THE NAVAL BOARD TO
 THRASH IT OUT
Committee of President Is Ready to Discuss That "Abysmally Ignorant" Charge Made Against Him

Washington, Nov 5.-(UP)- Controversy over President Hoov- er:s naval policies to-day turned into inquiry of charges by William Howard Gardiner, president of the Navy league, that the president Is .'abysmally ignorant of naval af- fairs. A special board of inquiry appointed by Mir Hoover to con- slider Gardiner's charges was 50 meet to-day to appoint chairman and devote itself to orga nization.
 A meeting of Mir Hoover's board was definitely assured when mem- bers succeeded in locating John Hays Hammond, who had been mentioned as possible chairman. The other members are: Assistant of Navy Ernest Lee Undersecretary of State William R. Castle. Jr. Eliot Wads- worth, a member of the presidents organization on unemployment re- lief, and Admiral Hugh Rodman. retired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
Three Nations May
 Be Involved Before
 Many Weeks Elapse
WAR COMMISSAR OF RUSSIA GIVES
 OUT INTERVIEW

Telegraph Editors NOte:- Japan and China are engaged in warlike maneuvers and the sound of battle reverbcratcs in Manclluria.
 Russia. the vast land of the Sovicts. is vitally interested.
 Its policy and position toward the Manchurian struggle are au- thOritatively set forth i'm an in. tervicw granted the United Press by Soviet War Comniissar Klcm. cntl VoroshilOv. who is out. ranked in the communist state only by Stalin. It Is the first time he has spoken for the press. and his views are important at a time when the world is asking twill Russia join with China in a war on Japan?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
MAKING WINE OF "VINE-CLO" HAS
 BEEN STOPPED
Sale of Grape Concen- trates in That Particu- lar Branch of Fruit ln- dustry Has Come to afi End

Washington, Nov .5-.UP)- Donald Conn, manager director of Fruit Industries, Limited. told the United Press to-day that Fruit In- dustries was discontinuing its sale of "Vine-Glo." grape concentrate, effective immediately.
 Other activities of Fruit Indus- trie0, which include the sale of grape jellies. sauces and similar products, will be continued.
 Vine-Glo is the grape concen- trate which has been sold general ly over the country by Fruit Indus- tries. It, is delivered in the form of grape juice. When allowed to stand fer SO days it turns to wine.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
IN KENTUCKY
 ELECTION
Democrat Leader Shot By Republican - COxey Army Mayor Starts = Democrat Woman May
 Head One of Committee

Bowling Green. Ky, Nov 5- lUP)-General Henry H. Dem hardt. former Lieutenant-govern and former adjutant-general of Kentucky. was shot and seriously wounded in a street fight here this morning. W. K. Dent, a republi- can campaign worker, was arrested for the shooting. There had been til feeling between the two over the election. officials said. R Denhardt, a democrat, became nationally known in the Newport. Ky, steel strike of 1922 when he commanded militia sent there dur ing outbreaks of shooting and other violence.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
SENATOR MOSES IS VERY FUNNY
 ON OCCASIONS
His Answers to Two Vital Questions Yester d ay Put Him in the Hum0r- Ous Class

Worcester, Mass. Nov. 5.-(UP) u. $. Senator George II. Moses. republican, New Hampshire. told the Worcester Economic club last night he did not wish to discuss President Hoover's controversy with the Navy League. then added:
 "It has always seemed to me bad practice. however. 10 load Q l6-inch gun to shoot q squirrel"
 Later. in an interview. the soma. .or said democratic control of the aest house of representatives, would nasn complete staHnation for the seEf two yeals but this would be Va damned good thing for the country beef' '"s ere passing too many hwA'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
Late Bulletins
JACKSONS COPS EXPERT SHOTS

Jackson, Mich, Nov 5-(UP)-CrimnaIs are gV- ing Jackson wide berth these days. All 64 members of the Jackson police department qualified as pistol rnarksmen The 100 per cent marksmen department finished second in the police pistol shoot at Lansing Of the 54 officers five listed experts and 15 sharp shooters
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-05
ALL VETS WILL PARADE

Detroit, Nov 5-UP)-Veterans from other allied armies will parade with Americans here Armistce day. officials announced following meeting at the veterans building. joint Armistcs day committee, comprised of representatives from allied veterans organizations was formed to plan the parade. Canadian, French. Polsh Russian Italian and English veterans will form the allied division, officials said