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GERMANS AND RUSSIANS
SIGN BIG ORDERS TODAY
$75, 600. 900 In Business Goes to
Germany Unless Eleventh
Hour snag Arises.

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, April l4.--Unless eleventh.
hour snags develop negotiations be-
tween Soviet representatives and Ger
man industrialists will be completed
late today and an agreement throwing
s75.O00,000 in orders to Germany
signed.
With credit preliminaries thus dis
posed Of the Russian specialists in vari-
Gus branches viii deal directly with in
dividual manufacturers respecting de-
Averies specification and other details.
The credit win be expended almost
entirely in iron and steel, electric APP
paratus and machine building equip
ment. Supplementary orders viii be
forthcoming shortly for agricultural.
railway and chemical equipment.
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Cross Winds Block Gar Wood.

MIAMI, Fla, April ID R.-Pros-
poets for Gar Woods proposed assault
on the worlds speed boat record ape
peared remote today, with the same
cross winds that have prevailed since
last Saturday continuing to sweep over
the Indian Greek course.
The wind, which blew in on the
Atlantic Ocean, was accompanied to-
day BY occasional showers. The
Weather Bureau here forecast con-
tinued east breezes through today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
Late Stars Rushed
To New York Daily
By Aerial Express

Washingtonians visiting In New
York may obtain late copies of
The Evening Star by supper time,
within less than three hours after
publication. through arrangements
made between the New Yorker
Hotel and the New York, Phil
adelphia g. Washington Airway
Cooperation.
SiIficient copies Of The Star to
supply the demand win be loaded
aboard tri-mOtorsa plane Of the
''Nypwac" line at washington
Hoover Airport ct 4 o'clock and
Will be delivered at the hotel less
than three hours later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
WAKATSUKI NAMES
CABINET MEMBERS
New Premier Makes Few Changes
and May Continue Hama
guchi's Policies. 7
By the Associated Press.

TOXIC, April 14-Reijiro Wakatsuki,
new premier Of Japan, announced the
composition Of his cabinet, which viii
be almost the same as the cabinet Of
his predecessor, Yuko Hamaguchi.
Gen. Jiro Minaui replaces Gen. Ugaki
as minister of war, Shujiro Hara re-
places Mr.. Tawara as minister Of Com
merce and Yukio Sakurachi replaces
Matsuda in the overseas affairs port
folio In the new ministry The chief
secretary of the cabinet will be Talui-
kichi Kawasaki, replacing Fukiya SUI
zuki.
Mr.. wakatsuki intimated that his
ministry, which he will present to the
Emperor late today, will pursue much
the same policy as the Halnaguchi min
istry.
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ASKS $4,000 DAMAGES
Woman Seeks Sum for Alleged
Crash Injuries.

Celia stern. 14l1 Hamilton street, has
filed suit In District Supreme Court
asking $4,000 damages from James A.
Barry, 3647 Eleventh street, for injuries
alleged to have been received IN an
automobile collision with Barry's ear
last October % 1t Sixteenth and Oak
streets. She Is represented by Attor-
neys Simon, Koenigsberger. Young a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
BAND CoNcERT.

BY the United States Soldiers Home
Band this evening at Stanley Hall, at
$50 o'clock; John s. M. Zimmerman,
bandmaster; Anton Pointner, assistant.
Program:
March, "Lakesonian'' Lake
Overture, Russian and Ludmilla,"
Glinka
Entr 'acte-(a) Around the Country
Church" (pastoral),
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
DR.. ]. C. PYLES ELECTED
Heads Southeast Washington Bust
ness Mems Association.

DR.. ]. Chester PyIes last night was
chosen as president Of the Southeast
washington Business Mems Association
at the annual election meeting. DR.
Pyles succeeds j. e. Shelton.
/ p. @. McGrath was elected Vice presi-
dent. Charles H. jenkins, secretary, and
Alex j. Berlin, treasurer. Dan ]. Rey-
nolds was named sergeant at arms.
Plans were made for a dance at the
Buchanan School Thursday night. Mr..
Shelton presided.
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This evening, there will be o dinner
at the Willard Hotel with program Of
speakers including Chairman John Bar
ton Payne, Eliot WadswOrth. Mrs.
August Belmont, President Livingston
Farrand of Cornell University, the Rev.
Dr. Joseph sizoo and Mabel 2. Board
man,
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&c, 600 FANS WATCH
H0OVER'S TOSS TO
OPEN FIRST GAME

Continued From First Paee.l
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CD "IdieMmde"

mezzo) -, GOttschalIE
Excerpts from musical coHflAdy, "A
Connecticut Yankee. ~ Rodgers
Fox trot. "A Big Bouquet for You"
Walt song. Dancing with Tsafs
Finale, ION tl1e Air. Col man
THE stf apangled Banner. =
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Among the institutions represented
were American University, Catholic
University, Georgetown University,
Howard University, National University,
George Washington University, Gallau-
det College. Miner Teachers College,
Wilson Teachers College. Armstrong
High School, Business High School,
Cardoza High School, Central High
School, Dunbar High School, Eastern
High School, Mckinley High School,
Western High School, Columbia Junior
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14

Mr.. Wells, who Is chairman Of the
Red Gross Chapter At Lonoke, Ark,
spoke in the evening at the United
States Chamber Of Commerce Building.
are being held. The evening program
was varied. The Red Gross has been
cooperating IN the teaching Of first
aid In many industries, notably the
companies of the Bell Telephone Eys-
TEN, and Z. =. Sylvan, vice president Of
the New York Telephone Co, spoke on
the significance Of nrst aid. particularly
In connection with the safety-first
movement. Prof. r. j. Kelly Of the
on child training and education.
At this session. Ambassador Rilipowtcz
Of Poland conferred upon Judge Payne
the COMMANDERS cross Of the Order Of
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Essential for Morale.

But the, conditions Of service in
France demanded more serious attention
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THE WEATHER

District of zColumhia-Fair and
slightly colder tonight, minimum tenn
perature about % degrees; tomorrow
fair, with slowly rising temperature,
gentle to moderate north and north
west winds.
Maryland-Fair tonight, colder in
east and central portions; tomorrow
fair, with slowly rising temperature in
the interior. fresh to strong north and
northwest winds, diminishing tonight.
Virginia-Fair and slightly colder
tonight; tomorrow fair, with slowly ris-
ing temperature, fresh to strong north
and northwest winds this afternoon,
tonight.
West Virginia--Fair and slightly
colder tonight: tomorrow increasing
cloudineSS and warmer.
Records for Twenty -four Hours.
Thermometers pm, 81; 8 pm, 81;
IL midnight. 81; am, 80; am, 81;
Barometer-4 pm, 2s.74; 8 pm.
$3.50; IL midnight, 1888: 4 am, 29. "a;
am, 3o.03; noon, 30.07.
Highest temperature, 80, occurred at
100 JSSOciudy. LOWEST temperature,
81, occurred at 7:30 am. today,
Temperature same date last year
A.; lowest, 80.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by the United States Coast
and Geodetic Survey
Today--Low tide, $50 am. and 9:14
pm; high tide, SIS am. and 2:27 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 9:34 am. and
aO;do pm; high tide, ass am. and
1928 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Ioday-Sun rose 7:06 am; sun sets
5:39 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises 7:o5 am: sun
sets Sal pm.
Moon rises ISL am, sets 1923 am
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Weather in Various Cities.
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and the British and italian factories
were in about the same fix.
Our aviation control at home had
made an ALLEGATION by which they had
retained from 80 to 20 per cent of the
production of these woods, although 1t
was apparent that no such quantity
could be utilized in the manufacture Of
American planes in time to be of use to
the allied cause. Questions of details of
construction were still under discus
sion between our Aircraft Board at home
and that abroad. The fact is that with
us the industry had to be built from
the ground up, and it had to be done
with no experience to guide US.
A recommendation was cabled re-
questing that the three other countries
involved be given q larger share of ma
terials necessary to provide planes for
themselves and also for us, until our
output could meet our own require
ments. 1t has never been clear to me
just why we should not have given full
assistance and preference to factories
abroad that were already turning out
planes of approved pattern instead Of
clinging to the exaggerated and err
roneous claim of our airplane manufac-
turers that they could supply our
Armies within a reasonable time.
That such a delusion still clouded
the issue Is shown by the promise made
by Washington about the middle of
February that by March there would
be something over 800 planes ready for
shipment, and that by May a total Of
1900 would be completed, the numbers
increasing monthly to a grand total Of
nearly $4,000 by November l.. The first
thousand planes were to reach the
Army in France by July is.
Meanwhile, some Of the more sensa-
tional newspapers at home were max
ing extravagant claims about the large
number Of American planes then ac-
lively engaged in France, when, in fact,
up to this moment there was not a sim
gle plane Of American make on the
Western front. OF course, iinfounded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-10
CAPITAL LEADS j. S.
IN RED CROSS DRIVE
Is Only Large City to Raise
Full Quota in 100000
Drought Campaign.

Washington is the first and only
city of half million population or
over that has raised its full quota
toward the $4,000 900 drought relief
fund of the American Red Cross. which
has reached total thus far of $7O52. :
977 The sun of 100000, the quota
for Washington, was raised on schedule
time last week.
OF the IS larger cities, New York
has nearly reached its quota of $780,
600. It's contributions total S1.478.l54
A number of chapters in smaller cit
les reported they had reached their
quotas, among them being Weston
Wayland Chapter, Mass; Chapel Hill.
N. c.; Montclair, N. j.; Delhi, N. Y:
wyoming City, w. Va, and North Suf-
folk. Co., N Y.
The standing of other larger cities
was given as follows:
Chicago, quota. $940, 900; gifts, $685.
600; Philadelphia, 100000, $685., 7l3:
st. Louis, $4,000, $128, 700; Detroit.
$350,000, $4,000; Cleveland, 1920, 900.
$104,959; Boston. $30OOOO, 1927, O9l;
Baltimore, $230,000, $1,000; Buffalo,
$4,000, $77,532; Brooklyn, 5000, 600,
$52,837; Milwaukee, $4,000, So, 900;
Pittsburgh, 100000, s242, 3O7; San
Francisco. 100000, $75,794: Los An
geles, $230,000. $126,141.
Our word dollar" comes from the
German "thaIero
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lean Expeditionary Forces. Emphat-
ically protest against newspaper pub
licity Of this nature and urgently rec
Commend drastic steps be taken to stop
publication Of such articles One clip
ping in question is being returned by
mail today. Suggest this matter be
brought to the attention Of MIR. Howard
Comm"
At this moment several hundred Of
our men were awaiting training, the
French and NAlian schools were full
and we had insufficient planes to train
them ourselves. Only nine sq1adrons
of the $50 that we should require could
be considered at this time as anywhere
near ready for service, and the pros
poets were that even this small num-
Der would have to use inferior types Of
planes purchased from the French un-
less the receipt Of raw material from
the States and consequently the produce
ton in France could be materially
fastened.
In the face, Of our failure to produce
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in the world it happens, sir. that we do
so well, do not see.
Here we have come 5000 miles to
help them and yet we are treated like
men6icants on the street corner holding
a tin cup for passing pennies.
II know, sir, that cooperation is
necessary if we hope to win the war,
but it requires an excessive effort on
our part, with more failures than other
wise to our credit"
This was harsh comment, but there
were times IN the experience of most
officers when it seemed to At the case
fairly well.
AS to wireless communications the
possibility Of interference by the enemy
with our cables had caused some con-
Germ, and the projected radio station at
Bordeaux was a precautionary measure
to meet such a contingency. Very
properly, it was naval proposal and
plan, as the navy system had charge of
the transmission of our confidential
messages and was especially interested
in those relating to the movements Of
transports.
Although the Navy undertook the
construction Of this station at once, it
was not completed until after the armi-
stice and has since been turned over to
the French as link in their radio sys-
tenn
Crisis in Aviation.
In aviation development crisis had
been reached as to raw materials. espe-
cially spruce and fir. Due to the delay
in furnishing these things our aviation
program abroad. which depended largely
upon allied production, was very much
retarded. According to the Intsr-Allied
Aviation Commission, of which Gen.
Foulois was the American member, there
was not enough spruce and Ar in France
to keep the French factories going more
than month longer when they would
require something like q million feet,
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LIGHTS
UNDER DISCUSSION
Officials Seek to Eliminate
Menace of Shaft to Air
Navigation.

Plans for lighting the Washington
Monument under the program of il
Illuminating this shaft at night to elm
mate potential menace to air navi-
CATION were discussed today on the
Washington Monument grounds The
conference Is being participated in by
officials of the Office of Public Buildings
and Public Parks and by Col H. H.
: Blee, director Of aeronautic develop
ment, aeronautics branch of the De-
partment Of Commerce, and his asso-
GATES
Lieut.. Col. U. s. Grant, Sd, director of
public buildings and public parks, is
anxious to have the Washington Monu-
ment Illuminated as soon as possible,
due to complaints of airmen that it is
dangerous to navigation, particularly in
Indictment weather. Usually, during a
fog First Lieut.. r. B.. Butler, assistant
director of public buildings and public
parks, said today, 1t has been found
that the top of the Monument is above
the fog.
Discussions are being carried forward
with representatives of various lighting
companies to ascertain the best methods
Of turning the Monument into q shaft
Of nghtk, with proper warning bulbs.
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reports Of this sort were very harmful
and their appearance led me to make
q strong protest against its being per-
mitted, as viii be shown in the follow
ing cablegram:
Protested News Reports.
Newspaper clipping from United
States received here to effect that
United States has thousands of flyers
In France and that thousands of Amer
lean aeroplanes are flying above the
American forces In Europe today. AS
o matter Of fact there is not today a
single American-made plane in Europe.
In my opinion such bombastic claims
in the American press have, had the eff
feet Of materially stiffening German
production.
Some sane statement might be given
the press at home to counteract these
exaggerations. These statements are
grossly exaggerated and are extremely
detrimental to the future efficiency and
expectations of the Air Service, Amer
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ceau's attention to the remarks made
In our House of Representatives criti-
Ching the French attitude toward af-
fording us port accommodations. While
this resulted In somewhat more lib
eral policy, it did not remove the
necessity for constant pressure and in
sistence on our part.
There was often no real co-opera-
ton among the subordinate French Of
f1cialS, who seemed to make little at
tempt to understand our problems
Among the higher officials it was only
by dint of constant urging that we
could get them to let US have the
meager and insufficient facilities that
relations with them throughout the
service of supply. at the ports and In
railway traffic, it was an ever-recur-
ring matter Of surprise to me how well
our officers In direct daily contact with
the many obstacles remained hopeful
instead of becoming pesSimistic as to
the outcome.
Treated Like Mendicants.
1t must be said, however. that the
French officers of the liaison group as
individuals attached to various organi-
cations were always found anxious to
make things go smoothly, though In
many instances they chung to the no
ton that We, should adopt French ideas
and methods.
Apropos the experience Of many Of
our officers, recall that one Of the
most efficient on duty at very inpor-
taY1t mort oYea said IN ma.
General, the trouble is that these
subordinate French officials in immedi-
ate charge are either SO hide-bound or
else so conceited that it would be as
easy to convince a Greek statue as to
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planes at home or to flllfl our en-
gagements to furnish raw material for
their manufacture in France, 1t was
small wonder that the French found
themselves in situation that would
only warrant promise Of planes Is our
divisions needed them.
With reference to the inspection trip
noted in my diary, had recently In
spected several stations like Vittel and
Bourbonneles-Ba ins, which were COM
manded by Regular ofilcers, Of whom,
naturally, much was expected, but be-
fore the World War our Army had al
ways been more or less careless in dress
and none too strict when in the field.
and these were no exceptions to the
rule. Even higher commanders were
often found neglectful Of their appear
ance and lax in the enforcement Of dis
cipline.
Essential for Morale.
But the, conditions of service in
France demanded more serious attention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-10

Pope's celebrated translation of
Homer-preserved in the British Mu-
seunl-is written. almost entirely on the
covers or wrappers of letters, as en-
velopes were first called.
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70 these essentials, not only as Mates
OF pride, but because q the general 1f4
feet upon morale ana edi cieneN II Coed
discipline y the 1rsk requisite TO suc.'
cessful military effort, and the degree
OF its enforcement In q command q an
almost certain index Of the characteg
OF performance to be expected IN battle.
Likewise, an ofEicer or soldier who
takes no pride in his PERSONAL appears
ance Is usually found careless in other
respects, and to that extent less re.
liable In time Of stress. It need hardly.
De added that those Of this class who
came under my observation and did
not Immediately respond TO correction
were very soon replaced.
Tomorrow: Germans indicate Spring
offensive is ready to start; Pershina
distressed by our lack Of preparation.
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Our word dollar" comes from the
German "thaler"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
EIGHT FORECL0 0SURES ON SHORT CALENDAR

allowance of receiver and dischargt of receiver; James J. Barry a. gainst Howard c. Sills, motion for judgment; Peoples Bank & Trust Go against Helen Jannetty and Frank Garrity against Joseph Famiglietti, motions to reopen judgments; Alexander Farina a. gainst City of Waterbury. Maria Paradise against John Mucci, Mary Maslanka against Frank Maslanka, Leroy Andrew, trustee, against Sells FIoto Circus co, Samuel Holczer against Antonio Rossi and Edward Murray against City of Waterbury, motions for Judgments.
 Walter Mackiewicz against Mark Nathan, motion for deficiency judgment and appointment of ap- praisers; Waterbury Building and Loan association, motion for sc- ceptance of receivers report and discharge of receiver; Phillip T. Gervais against Mary E. Feeney, motion for instructions to receiver, allowance to receiver and accept ance of receivers report: Thom- aston Savings Bank against Bia- tricia Mecca, motion for accept ance of receivers report and or- der flor payment and motion for r e c>e V CTS discharged; Thomas Whalen against Daniel Feola, mo- ton of temporary receiver for ap- proval of paying water rent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
RAILROADS MAY | LOSE INCREASE
 OF Is PER CENT
Decision Will Be Made Early in October and It Looks Like Rejection of Railway Request

Washington, Sept. 3.-(UP) = The interstate commerce commis- sion. was understood to-day to be planning to announce early in Oc- tober it's decision on the petition of the railroads for a Is per cent freight rate increase.
 While proceedings have not been completed, it was understood that on the basis of the showing al- ready made by the railroads and the opposition entered by agricul- tural interests, shippers and others, the commission was inclined to re- ject the carriers plea.
 It was reported the commisson was convinced that agricultural products could not bear any higher rates than are now being paid while the railroads asked for a blanket increase, asserting they would adjust rates later to a fair basis for all concerned. the com mission was represented as being inclined to believe that differentia- tions should be made for the va rious commodities.
 In some cases it was understood the commission was ready to au- thorize higher rates, but not to the full Is per cent asked by the car riers. The figure of per cent was suggested as more likely one.
 The proceedings, which began in June, have moved swiftly and now are in. their final phases. The car riers presented their arguments in July. The opposition has pleaded it's case at various hearings through out the country. Hearings now un- der way in Chicago will conclude that portion of the case. leaving the filing of briefs, final arguments and the decision.
 The commission announced yes- terday that oral arguments will be heard in Washington beginning Sept. 2l. These are expected to be concluded within week The com mission has indicated that the speed which has characterized the whole case will be continued and has asked those expecting to ap- pear to have their briefs filed by Sept. IS.
 When arguments are held. the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
UNITED STATES
 DOESN'T WANT
 DISAPPOINTMENT
But as This Country Is Not in League of Nations, Plans for Disarmament May Be Halted

Washington, Sept 3-(UP)-This government is fundamentally op- posed to any postponement of the Geneva Arms conference set for early next year, and will speak Every strongly" on the subject if a delay is ordered. This was made clear atthe state department in re- sponse to reports that France had made informal representations to the league of nations for an indefin- ite postponement. Acting Secre- tary of State Castle was emphatic, when questioned, in his reiteration of the United States position in fa- vor of going through with the con- ference on schedule.
 we feel that 1t is exceedingly important to have it." he said, and have it occur at the time 1t was called"
 On the other hand there is noth- ing the United States, in its position of official isolation. can do to pre- vent a postponement. The confer ence is entirely in the hands of the league of nations, and there is no rule of procedure which would re- quire this government to be con- suited regarding such delay.