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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-27
GEN. A. P. BROCKS0M DIES
AT MIAMI RESIDENCE
Veteran Of U. s. Wars Will Be
Brought to Arlington for
Burial.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MIAMI, Fla, July 27.-Gen. A. p.
Brocksom, rs, u. S. A., retired, died at
his home here last night. He was q
native of GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
Gen. Brocksom graduated from West
Point when % and saw service during
the rebellions in China. Later he re-
turned to this country and served in
the Indian wars
During the Spanish American War
he was wounded at Santiago and shortly
afterward retired from active service.
He was recalled during the World War
and stationed In the Hawaiian Islands.
Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-27
SOCIETY

Continued From Second Page)
weeks in travelling abroad. Dr. Freed
man will attend the International Neu-
rological Congress at Berne August 23
The children of DR.. and Mrs. Freeman
will be the guests of his aunt, Mrs.
George w. Handy, at Beulah Farm,
West Hartford, VT, during their abb
Sence.
Mrs. Edward Halling and daughter
have gone to Virginia Beach, Va, where
they are spending several weeks at the
Spotswood Arms.
Mrs. j. F. Alvord. jr. entertained a
party of 10 at the dinner dance on the
Shoreham terrace Saturday evening.
Mrs Josephine Mccormick announces
the marriage of her daughter Mary to
Mr.. Frederick T. owen, Thursday, July
%. Mr. and Mrs. owen will be at
home in Washington after August !.
Dr. Edward Davis was host to a
small party at the supper dance on
the LIE Paradis roof garden on Satur-
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Lawrence H. Freedman
and Mr.. and Mrs Albert Lewis Freed
man ana IHeu CiiiuIeH. MISS hlCIy
Freedman. Miss Margaret Freedman and
Mr.. Charles Freedman, and Mr.. Lewis
W. Robinson spent the week end at
Ocean City, Md, motoring both ways.
Mr.. Richard Cernuschi, 1865 Park
road northwest. will sail on the S. S.
Bulcania from New York Thursday for
two months in Italy. Near the end
of August Signorina Lisetta Cacciavail-
lani. daughter of Signor and Signora
L. Cacciavillani of Bergano, Italy, will
become the bride of Mr.. Cernuschi
The honeymoon will be spent in a tour
through Italy. the couple returning to
this country on the S. S. Saturnia the
middle of October
Mr. and Mrs. William Grove of Nor
risville. Pa, are now spending a few
DAYS at the Shoreham Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-27

was wedged tightly in the door of It
A desk drawer was forced open, but
nothing taken, according to Mr. Walden
Awaiting the arrival of fingerprint
experts from police headquarters, Mr.
Walden said he did not believe the
safe had been opened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-27
If YOU ,ua1,t to be thrifty

you will take advantage of the extraor-
binary savings we can offer you NOW,
before the rush of the season. Our manu-
facturers have worked with us to produce
QUALITY coats at the lowest possible
price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-27
ALLEGED LIQUOR SEIZED

One Arrested as One Escapes Truck
Being Unloaded.
One man was arrested and about 80
gallons of alleged liquor confiscated
when Traffic Policeman H. M. Smith
found two colored men unloading a
truck in the rear Of the 100 block Of
Willard street.
One of the men escaped. The other
gave his name as AZza l.. Taylor. %, of
the TOO block of Willard street. He
was released under $500 bond after
being charged with illegal possession of
LIQUOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-27
Overcome by Heat.

William HARRISON, 43, colored, of
Sylvester, Md, was overcome by heat
at Sixth and c streets southwest, short
ly before noon today. He was taken to
Emergency Hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-27
SAFE BALKS ROBBERS;
LEAVE EMPTY-HANDED
Office of Securities Corporation Sec
rotary on II Street Is Ran
sacked.

Burglars entered the office of Thomas
A. Walden, secretary of the United
States Securities Corporation, at 1716
H street, some time between Saturday
noon and 9 o'clock this morning, and
after futile effort to force a safe, ran
sacked the Office and apparently left
without removing anything.
Arriving at his place of business this
morning, Mr.. Walden found that the
door of his third-fioor Office had been
forced. The combination dial had been
knocked of the safe and a screwdriver
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Miniature Golf
 Courses Waning
Bankruptcy Court Petitioner, Owner of Two Courses
 Sounds Death Knell to New Fad

South Main street, the assets were registered as $6,000 and liabilities of $58,00O.
 No trustee or appraisers were appointed in the case of Lawrence Gordon, laborer. Liabilities are listed as $1 900 with no assets. The same situation existed in the case of Robert A. Babcock. There were no assets and liabilities were listed as near $1,000. William J. Roach. receiver in the case of Frank Swanson, grocery store proprietor of North Main strete, reported the appraisal of the store showed as- sets of $1OO and liabilities of $860. A balance of $1,005.42 was re- ported In the case of Morris Sifler after disbursements and allow ances had been paid. A petition for allowance in the case of C. E. Johnson Electrical Co was grant ed. Discharges were granted Mi- chael J. Roosin, Joseph E. Cor man. Francis E. Smith and Avide MOnta m balIlt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Inspect Windsor
 Vegetable Studies
Japanese Eggplant May Be Adopted for Con-
 neCtiCut Growth

New vegetables bred by the Connecticut Agricultural Experi- ment Station and studies of soll fertility In relation to vegetable growing, will be exhibited at a twilight meeting" Wednesday on the field across from the Tobacco Substation in Windsor.
 Three vegetables in process of development by the station are be- ing grown in comparison with va rieties already on the market sweet corn. straightncck squash. and peppers. The station pepper has proved fin repeated trials to be early, and remarkably productive.
 A remarkable Japanese eggplant never before grown in Connecti- cut Is being tested for possible adoption here. It is q cross obtain cd from plant breeders in Japan. much earlier than the New York variety, with which 1t Is compar- ed. and very productive. Tomatoes, late spinach. and stringless Valcn- tine beans are on trial for their suitability and marketing qual- itics.
 M r. Morgan of the soils de- paitmcnt has laid out two acres in extensive fertility investigations. Thirteen vegetables are under study. They are sweet corn, squash, tomatoes, peppers. onions, late bccts, cabbage, spinach, rad ishes, and turnips. lima beans. string beans, celery, and cucum- bers.
 The fertilizer treatments are ap- piled In rows at right angles to the rows of crops. In this way in- formation pertinent to each crop may be obtained on varying appli- cations of manure, concentrated chemical fertilizers, "grcen man ure' crops, lime, and such elements as magnesium. sulfur. chlorine, and manganese.
 Time for the informal inspection of the plots has been set at C o'clock. daylight saving time. The Connecticut Vegetable Growers as- sociation, tho Hartford County Market Gardeners association and other organizations have coopcrat- ed in arrangements for the meet ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03

Miniature golf courses have about worn themselves out accord ing to the opinion of Emil Well, proprietor of the course at Grove and Cooke street, who took the stand fin bangruptcy court in scs- listed his assets as $35, as against sion here this morning. Mr Well liabilities of $46,000.
 The petitioner said he had two courses, the other being located In the kingsbury hotel. Equipment for this course is now In storage, he said. Referee Carleton E. Hoadley, presiding asked him whether the miniature golf game was not worn out and Mir Well answered affirmativcly He said both courses cost him about $3,- 900.
 Assets of Alber Erb company, which took over the Kelly's Bak- cry stores were listed at $500 against liabilities of $15.000. In the case of Ferdinand Strauss Inc, toy manufacturing company on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
NEW ENGLAND IS
 DOING BETTER THAN OTHERS
Assistant Secretary of Commerce Says It Is Weathering the Depres- sion in Better Shape

Boston,, Aug - (UP)-New England Is weathering the depres- sion better than most other sec- tions of the country. in the opinion of Dr Julius Klein, assistant secrc- tary of commerce.
 In an article written for the August number of Boston business. organ of the Boston chamber of commerce. Klein stressed cOnstruc- ton activity, retail trade. and number of bankruptcies in point ing out New England's compara- lively favorable position.
 Trade of New England retail storcs," Klein wrote, Ifs holding within 6 per cent of q year ago. as against an average national drop of 8 per cent. Where the country as whole is building approxim- ately 20 per cent less than last year. the decrease in the six New England states amounts to less than { per cent. In Massac chusetts. in fact, the first third of the year shows an increase of 14 per cent in building expenditure, while the city of Boston has more than doubled it's outlay over the corresponding 1880 period"
 Klein said that though there were Is per cent more bankrupt cles in the country this year than last. New England had 2 per cent less than last year. and Massachu- setts 12 per cent less
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
CALLS ON PEOPLE TO JUDGE WHICH
 DID RIGHT THING
Vice-President of Labor Forces Compares the United States Steel Corp and Rockefeller Coal Interests

New York, Aug 3-Matthcw Vol, vice president of the Amer ican Federation of Labor. to-day placed before the public for judg.- ment the action of the United States Steel Corporation in reduc- Ing dividends instead of wages. and the action of the Rockefeller controlled Colorado Fuel and Iron Co In slashing miners wages 20 per cent.
 WolIs action came in an appeal to John D. Rockefeller. Jr. to re- store the old wage level ordered slashed In c. F. X I. mines last week. The miners arc not affiliated with the American Federation of Labor.
 The C. r. X I. wage cutting pol ley, will, If followed, lead to world bitterness. internal dissen- sion, chaos and world ruination," " according To Woll.
 Woll praised the United States steel company for reducing divi- dends instead of wages AS "a re- bukc to those who would cncour- age n wage-reductio policy"
 The labor officials appeal was the second in the Colorado Fuel and iron situation. Last week Miss Josephine Roche, president of the Rocky Mountain Fuel company, which had announced it's intention of keeping It's wages at the existing level, also asked for n restoration by the C, F. x l. Co of It's former wage of $6.52 n day. The company had announced a reduction to $5.25.
 "The real need is for general and widespread increases in wages, not reductions" Woll said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
PETER RUSSELL IS MAN WITHOUT
 ANY COUNTRY
Famous Character of Dr Edward Everett Hale Seems to Have Come True in This Case

Boston. Aug 3- UP) The famous character created by br Edward Everett Hale In his story "the man without Il country" seems to have been given life in Peter Russell, stranded on the steamer Winona county. plying between this port and Manchester, Liver pool and Cork.
 Russell, due 10 uncertainty of his birthplace, has been refused eh- trance to the United States and tbe .itish Empire and until the mat ter is settled between the two countries he Is doomed to remaih abroad the commercial vessel and never place n foot on solid ground.
 Russell was deportcd on the Winona county about q month ago as British stowaway. Authorities there refused to permit him 10 land, claiming he was not an En- GlIshman but an American and he was sent back without feeling land under his feet.
 When the Whoa county dockcd here yesterday Immigrant 1nspec- tor Joseph V. Mitchell refused 10 accept the British view and orr dered the ships captain, R. B. Athcrton, to hold Russell aboard ship as technical prisoner. The boat is due to leave port in q few days and as far as authorities here are concerned Russell will leave too. Ills claim to American cHi- zcnship has been proved false ana immigration heads have washed their hands of the matter as far as his landing here is concerned..
 Just how the impasse would be straiE out no one ventured to predict but it seemed certuin Russell will be obliged to spend his time travelling between Boston and Liverpool. unable to land sat either port, until some arrange ment is made between the two countries. ..
 He shipped originally as an American seaman aboard the $. $. Bannack at Baltimore, Md, He missed his ship at Cork and stow ed away on the $. $. Bellflowee. When he landed here he gave col- Acting stories about his birthplace and after lengthy investigation was deported to England. Now neither country wants him.
 Cautain Atherton of course WIS in no way responsible for Russell slowing away on the Bellenower and he seems to be the one who Is holding the rag" Until British and American officials fight lie matter out he is responsible for tie man and under continual bond for his appearance. fst
 According to Captain AthertUh. Russell is an expert seaman and during the trips to and from Eh- gland has worked occasionally In the fireroom. The Winona cour- tvs captain said he willingly would sign him but hts hands are tied in that respect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
PAY TRIBUTE TO NEGRO JUDGE
Watson of New York HOn- ored at Cheshire-LO-
 cal Judges Attend
l5O GUESTS PRESENT

A testimonial dinner was given at the Cheshire Country club last evening In honor of Judge James $. Watson of New York. the first col ored man to be chosen for such an important judicial position in the United States. being named to serve a 10 year term of office as judge of the municipal court of the 10th district.
 Judge John r. McGrath and Judge Dennis J. Slavin of this city were among the 150 who were present at the dinner. James s. KeTord of this city. one of the governors of the club. was toast master. The speakers included the above named judges, William J. Pare, Alban l.. Hulcey. secretary of Tuskegce Institute and of the National Negro Business league.
 All the speakers praised the se- lection of Judge Watson. the latter. in his reply, showing full well that he appreciates the responsibility ana will do all in his power to cary out the administration of justice impartially and well.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Active Life
 at Y Camp New Indian Society Is Or- ganized at Smiths
 Pond

Championship games, grcased watermelon. barbecue, treasure hunt, overnight hike, and canoe trip up the Connecticut river mako up the events on the program for the busiest day at the Y. M. C. A camp this period.
 In the Junior village tomorrow the juniors will again attempt to dcthorne their champions by an athletic contest in the morning and swimming contest in the afternoon which is followed up by q greascd watermelon swim. In the even- ing there will be a barbecue fol- lowed by q treasure hunt for the lost Captain kidds treasure. The Middler village are taking an over night hike to Bantam Lake. The hike will start Monday morning and arrive back at camp Tuesday afternon. The senior camp are hay ing the canoe trip which they have long looked forward to. The boys will launch their canoes on the Connecticut river early Monday morning taking food enough for two days.
 At the campfire Sunday night they organized the honorary so- ciety of the Sons of Metawcha' This is the first time in the history of the camp that any such order has been organized. The object of the order Is to uphold the ideals and traditions of the Y. M. C. A camp, to protect nature. to advance leadership among the boys. and to advance the spiritual, physical. and mental sides of the camp. At the grand council of the whole camp the medicine man of the order gave q short Indian ceremony. Then to the four chosen candi- dates the medicine man handed the sprigs of running pine, the em- blem of the tribe. The band of chosen ones left with the medicine ton. Chief Metawcha's is the guiding spirit of the tribe as well as the camp. Chief Metawcha' Y spirit still roams on the ground which he once held sacred. Metaw- cha driven back from his rightful home and hunting ground by the whites refused to be vanquished al- together. He was taken to the happy hunting ground by a bolt of lightning, His body found at the bottom of Metawcha's rocks Wal buried there. From his grave sprang a giant oak which now towers over the present camp coun ell ring. At Metawcha was the best In his tribe SO are the boys who arc picked for his honorary order The boys chosen as the best the camp has to give this period are Herbert Price, senior village, Frederick Stark and Lincoln Bru- ade, Middler village. and Fred erick Harwood in the junior.
 After three days of observation and trail the boys will finish with the formal initiation and introduc- ton in to the tribe next Wednes- day night.
 After tke exciting day of Monday the boys expect to display their ability as actors next Tuesday night. Every tent will try It's best to win tha much sought uriza for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
SEVEN LIVES ARE
 LOST IN STATE
 OVER WEEKEND

New Haven, Conn. Aug B. UP) P)-Motor vehicle accidents took seven lives In Connecticut over the weekend.
 Ernest Shaw, 24. of New Pres ton state highway department em- ploye. was killed when the auto mobile he was driving hit q fence at Wallingford Sunday.
 Wilbur Knowlton, 31, of Wal lingford. was killed by an automo- bile Saturday night. John Packe- Wcz, 24, of Branford. was held on q reckless driving charge.
 John Bendetti. 30. of New York city, was killed Saturday night when his automobile hit fence in Wallingford after sideswiping an automobile driven by Frederick II. Harris of Waterford.
 The trailer of a Walter l.. Main circus motor truck broke loose and fatally injured David Levine, 40, of South Norwalk at Darien Sat- urday. Cell Cain. 21, of Colum- bia, Pa. the truck driver. was held in $2,500 bond.
 Andrew Plosko, IS. fell from q gravel truck Saturday and died at New Haven hospital last night after being struck by m automo- bile driven by Robert Y. Finu- cane. 32. of Bridgeport.
 Edward Tunziar. of Utica. N. Y.. sailor aboard the U. $. s. Dobbin. died at Norwlak hospital to-day. His motorcycle was struck at Westport last night by an automo- bile driven by John E. Chagnon of West Haven. who was held on a technical manslaughter charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03

the best skit at stunt night that night. The boys are also keeping the annual camp circus in their minds. Next Saturday they have been promised everything from serial artists to wild west show at the Burn'em and Bail'em circus.
 In the regular Sunday afternoon swimming meet n great deal of ex- citcment was stirred up by the close races which occurred during the meet, Doug Carpenter and Frank Gabriel seemed to do most of the starring for the Junior village. John Ncaglc and Earl Schwartz took the most points for the Mid dlers. John Ncagle far out dis tanced all the Middlers in the long distance swims. Howard Shipley and John Butler of the Mohawk tribe defeated the mlddler canoe tilting champs. Frederick Stark and Earl Schwartz of the Mohicans and then defeated all corners in five more bouts SO that there was mo question as to their champion ship. Two leaders relay teams fin- ished the exhibition for the after ronn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
SOCIETY

Thomas Sweeney of Easton ave- nue, Edward Lyons of 1nman ave- nue. John Collins of Walnut street and Charles Banna of Wall street left this morning for a two weeks vacation at Moosehead Lake. Me.
 Mir and Mrs Roger Sperry of Middlcbury announce the arrival of another adopted daughter, Ma talie sherman, age one month.
 Mrs Canata SuoZzo of Ridge- field avenue announces the engage meist of her sister, Miss Alice Hell en Carosclla to- Frank Paul Par ziale son of Mrs Charles ParzIale of Merldcn. Conn. The wedding wu take place on September 7th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
|SEVEN DRUNKS | IN CITY COURT
Four Given Sentences By Judge McGrath-
 Three GO Free
A VERY WET WEEKEND

It was wet weekend! Seven alleged trunks paraded up before Judge John F. McGrath in police court this morning and pleaded guilty to the counts.
 The first three. all of whom were making their first appearance in a long time. were given suspended sentences. The fourth did not fare SO well as this was his third time in this year, so he was sent to the workhouse for while. The fifth was given ten days in Brookside and the sixth was ordered to go along as company.
 The seventh had q fine of $10 tackled on him. so finding his pockets empty, he will make q quartet for good old Brookside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Two Assigned
 For Fall; One
 Already There
Rev K. J. Bowling, s. J., and Rev John H. Hutch- inson Begin Duties in September Path CT Shannahan Member of Staff at Present Time

Three Waterbury men, all mem bers of the Jesuit order, will be members of the faculty of Holy Cross college when the fall session opens next month. At the present time one of them is now teaching at the institution, Rev Thomas A. Shannahan. In September. Rev R. J. Bowling, s. J., and Rev John H. Hutchinson, $. J., will become active members of the faculty.
 At the present time Father Bowling is located at Boston at the church of the Immaculate Con- ception. He is doing city hospital work in that city, but will finish his duties there this month. Father Hutchinson Is at the present time doing retreat work in Buffalo, N. Y. Father Bowling will teach epistology. Father Shannahan, now a member Of the Holy Cross faculty, is instructor in ethics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03

Eggs laid in England last year were valued at $35.000, 900. double the value of those produced an- nuaiiy befor ethe World war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington. Aug 3.-CUP)-The weather forecast for tonight and Tuesday:
 Maine: Partly cluody possibly showers tonight. slightly warmer in west portion; Tuesday mostly fair.
 New Hampshire: Partly cloudy probably showers tonight slightly warmer in extreme south portion Tuesday fair slightly cooler.
 Vermont: Showers this afternoon or tonight slightly cooler tonight Tuesday mostly fair slightly cooler.
 Massachusetts. Rhode Island and Connecticut: Local showers prob ably tonight Tuesday mostly fair slightly cooler in interior. TEMPERATURES Washington. Aug 3.-UP)-High- est Temperatures yesterday and lowest last night for twenty cities were reported by the weather bu- reau as follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
TEMPERATUREs

cessfully with the increasingly
 complex problems of present-day
The Washington times., 1931-11-14
ZiesfeId FoIIies S
Coming Here
Nov. 20

For the first time in five years
Washington will see a Ziegfeld
Follies. On Sunday night, Novem-
Der 20, FlorenS ziegfeld will send
to the National Theater for a
weeks engagement his famous
revue that has held forth at the
theater named after him in New
York since last August.
It is Mr.. Ziegfeld's intention to
only play limited engagements in
the larger cities and fortunately
Washington has been included in
this tour. After the close of the
New York run. the big revue opens
in Boston for a weeks engage
ment, then a week in Philadelphia
and then Washington.
Short Engagements
Ordinarily the revue would play
longer runs in these large cities,
but Mr.. Ziegfeld is anxious that,
what he considers the best revue
he has ever produced, shall be
seen in as many cities that can
be covered between now and
spring. To this end a coa4t-wide
tour has been arranged.
There is but one matin6e, on
Saturday.