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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
Another Young
 Girl Disappears
 From Her Home

San Diego, Cal. Feb 14-(UP)- Scores of police and private citizens searched the hills back of San Diego and across the border in Mexico today for trace of the 10-year-old Virginia Brooks who disappeared last Wednesday while going to school.
 Police said they were convinced she had been Kidnapped, and either was held prisoner or had been killed.
 Virginia Is the daughter of MT and Mrs John F. Brooks, who recently came here from Portland, Ore. Mrs Brooks was under care of a phy- Nician t0dayS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
FIREMAN KILLED AND THREE MORE
 WERE INJURED
They Were Trapped Under a Falling Wall at Paper Box Plant Fire in Cin- Cinrsti

Cincinnati, O., Feb 14.-(UP)- One fireman was killed and three others were injured early to-day when they were trapped under a falling wall while fighting a fire at the H. B. Smith Paper Box com pany plant on the waterfront here. Damage was estimated at $50,0OO.
 Edward Braebender. 37, who was killed, was buried under the debris and several hours elapsed before his bady was recovered. Those injured were Edward Heffron. 36; John Oldiges, 46, and John Mullen, 27.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
DISTINGUISHED PRIEST HAS DIED
 VERY SUDDENLY
Very Rev Francis Gordon, C. R., Passed Away in Chicago-Was Founder of Polish Daily News

Chicago, Feb 14-(UP) - The very Rev Francis Gordon. c. R., Fl. distinguished as priest, educator and journalist, died unexpectedly yester- day in St Mary's of Nazareth hospi- tai of a diabetic ailment.
 He founded the Polish Daily News of Chicago in 1890 and was It's nublisher until his death. He organ ized the St Stanislas Kostka paro- chial school here, the largest in the world.
 Pope Plus decorated him in 1924 as one of the country's most useful clergymen and the Polish govern ment bestowed on him last Decem- Der the order of Polonia Restituta.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
FORMER BRITISH
 OFFICIAL DIES

London, February 14 - (UP)- Sir Laming Worthington Evans. 62, secretary of war in the last conserv- ative government, died suddenly at his home in southwest London last night,
 health, although suffering from Q cold. He introduced conservative motion of censure in the house of commons Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14

During the Lcnten season plan to use more milk for your HeaIth's sake. lt can he combined in many deIlRIltfu1 forms and stilI be cons rIlared as . food. Insist that it ~
 Qs1eu's Ras1euzlzed enfe 7Gllk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
He Had Been Commander in Two Great Wars-Was Loved By the Boys Who Fought for Him in France
BY HENRY MINOTT

IUnted PfeM CoIeSpondentJ February 4 MajorGnera Clarence R. Edwards retired during 39 years of military service died at 7:O6 m. today
 of the 10th (Yankee) Division affee tionaey his doughboys Daddy, 7l old
 Death followed closely second performed yesterday disorder against which the celebrated soldier had wagd gritty, monthong fight Phillips House of Massachusetts General Hospital.
 General Edwards stricken his suburban home Dunrov- ing Wood shortly after celebrating his 7lst birthday last New Years day.
 He entered Phillips House month today and immediately emergency operation intestinal obstruction
 Because of his advanced feared ether might affect his heart So he underwent the operation with only local thtie. Afterward he eontentedly smoked cigarette.
 For the elderly able take small Ct nourshment When several days became impossible for h to retain food form occasional his strength waned rapidly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14

This weeks Valentine Special of WOrien's is Heart Center COmbina- ton Vanilla and Strawberry Ice Cream. For n satisfactory dessert there Is no better than our delicious Ice Cream. made of the finest ingrc- dicnts, in brick md bulk. Order from your nearest W0rden's dealers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
Late Bulletins
LINCOLN'S CABIN WAS SAVED

Chicago, Ill, Feb b14-(UP)-Restoration of Abraham Lincons Illinois log cabin to it's original site in Cole county, part of Lincoln shrne is planned by officers of the Abraham Lincoln Log Cabin association which, in poses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
SHOTGUN BLAST WAS BLAMED

Bancroft Neb, Feb b14-(UP)-Reverbarato from the discharge of shotgun accidentally dropped was be- leved to have caused the death of William Fuggoe city marshal here Fuggoes drum broken by the de- donation of the gun and sreptococc meningitis developed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
FlREMEN WANT OLD ROOMS

West Chester, Pa Feb 14-(UP)-The local fire de- parment has asked all citizens to give their old brooms to the volunteer fire company. The request mode by George J. Moses, borough fire chief who said they used in fighting grass and weed fres
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14

Utica, N. Y., Feb 14-(UP)-Mss Stella Walawender, 1, recently awarded LOGO for false imprisonment when the money she charged with stealing from her employer, Louis lee, was found
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
OLD RIVER CAPTAIN DEAD

St Jouis, Feb 14-(UP)-Captain Charles Zeigler for 61 Mississippi river steamboat pilot and during the Civil master of the Belle of St Lous" which carried troops Memphis and Vicksburg died here gently, aged 85.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
THREE YEAR OLD IS PIANIST

Greenvile, N. C., Feb 14-(UP)-At the age of three years Edna Earle Corbett already is accomplished pianist The child has mastered several selections She plays entirely by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
OLDEST LIVING GRADUATE

Cincinnati 0, Feb 14-(UP)-E. P Sfadstreet, ST. 10O Yae's oldest living graduate, die4t his home in Hartwel early to-day after two weeks illness
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
HAS BEEN DENTIST so YEARS

Elizabeth City, N. C., Feb 14-(UP)-Dr J. H. White has spent than 50 years in the practice of dentistry in Elizabeth City, He is past vcepresdent of the state dental society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
WATCH BACK AFTER B YEARS

Nevada Mo, Feb 14-( (UP)-Thirty-thre years after her watch stoen has been returned to Mrs J. C. Crotty. note with it read: sorry took it. Will you forgive me e?Mare". Marie, former nurse in the Crotty family, has been forgiven. N;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb 14.-UP)-The treasury net balance on February IF was $150,594,345.76.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
The weatller

Rain For To-Night, But Fair On Sunday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14

county as part of Lincoln shrine is planned by officers of the Abraham Lincoln Log Cabin association which, in the sos brought the cabin to Chicago for exhibition poses.
 FIREMEN WANT OLD ROOMS
 West Chester, Pa, Feb 14-UP)-The local fire de- the volunteer fire company. The request was mode by George J. Noses borough fire chief who said they used in fighting grass and weed fires
 THREE YEAR OLD IS PIANIST
 Greenville, N. C.. Feb 14-(UP)-At the age of three years Edna Earle Corbett already is an accomplished pianist The child has mastered several selections. She plays entirely by ear.
 SHOTGUN BLAST WAS BLAMED
 Bancroft Neb, Feb 14-(UP)-Reverberato from the discharge of shotgun accidentally dropped be- eved to have caused the death of William Fuggoe city marshal here Fuggoes drum was broken by the de-
 PAID FOR FALSE IMPRISONMENT IT, recently awarded $1OOO for false imprisonment when the money she charged with stealing from her employer, Louis lee, was found
 HAS BEEN DENTIST 50 YEARS
 Elizabeth City, N. C., Feb 14-(UP)-Dr J. H. White has spent than 50 in the practice of dentistry in Elizabeth City He past vcepresdent the state dental society.
 OLDEST LIVING GRADUATE
 Cincinnati o, Feb 14-(UP)-E. P fadstreet, ST. 1OO Yae's oldest living graduate, die&t his home in Hartwel early to-day after two weeks illness
 OLD RIVER CAPTAIN DEAD
 St Jouis Feb 14-(UP)-Captan Charles Zeigler for 6 Mississippi river steamboat po and during carried troops Memphis and Vicksburg died here re- gently, aged 85
 WATCH BACK AFTER B YEARS
 Nevada. Mo. Feb 4-(UP)-Thirty-three years after her watch stolen, it has been returned to Mrs C. Crotty A note with it read: T am sorry took it. Will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-31
100000 ASKED
IN AIRPORT CLAIM
Mary QuaCkenbush Sues Di-
rectors-Charges Assets
Wasted.

The legal troubles of Washington All
Terminals Corporation. operators OF
Washington Airport, were augmented
yesterday afternoon by the filing of suit
for 100000 damages and an account
ing against members of the board of di-
rectors of the corporation by Mary A
Quackenbush, stakeholder, in the Cir
cult Court of Arlington County, Va
Several actions, including a suit fol
100000, are pending against the cor
poration in the District of Columbis
courts.
Slemp, Bruce Named.
The Virginia suit names as defend
ants c. Bascom Slemp, former secretary
to President Coolidge; Howard Suther-
land, alien property custodian; james
D. Watson, vice president Of the finan-
cial house of Hambleton & Co.; Cedric
E Fauntleroy; Albert G. Ober, jr.; Hugh
Reed, Merriam G. Cooper, David K. Z
Bruce. son-in-law of Secretary of tho
Treasury Andrew Mellon; Robert z
Funkhouser, and T. Howard DucBett.
Illegal Sale Charged.
The suit alleges illegal sale Of stock
mismanagement and action on the par
of the board, which has deliberately
wasted the assets, stopped income-pro.
ducing activities, and wrecked the cor.
poration with the avowed purpose IL
view of forcing the minority stockhold.
ers to lose their entire financial interest
in the corporation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-31
laurel HOLD-UP
HEARING TUESDAY
Preliminary Arraign m e n |
Date Fixed for Suspects
in Jewel Robbery.
By a stat Correspondent of The star.

By stan correspondent OF Tne star.
UPPER MARLBORO, Nd, January
s1.-Thomas A: Phillips, 80 years old.
of Baltimore, Md. and Paul NJ. Taylor,
%, of Kensington, Nd. who were ar
rested following the hold-up of q Laurel
jewelry store Wednesday, will be given
a preliminary hearing on robbery
charges in the Court House here next
Tuesday at 2 pm, Deputy Sheriff
Thomas H. Garrison announced today.
This afternoon Justice of Peace H. M.
Scott viii conduct an inquest into the
death of Louis c. Taylor Of Indian
apolis, Ind, at Kaiser's Undertaking
establishment In Laurel. Taylor shot
and killed himself when cornered by
police shortly after the robbery.
Paul Taylor, who, with Phillips, is
being held In the Marlboro jail. was
visited by his wife and Rev. E. r.
Spencer of Alexandria yesterday. He
special prosecutor in the Brady case.
Phillips has not retained counsel.
Police continued their efforts today
| to link Phillips with several other
! crimes committed recently IN various
cities. Phillips claims to have been q
member of the Whittmore gang. He Is
| being closely guarded, Capt. Burns,
chief of the Baltimore Detective Bureau,
having predicted the county jail would
not hold him.
Contrary to reports, Mrs. Paul Taylor,
! wife of the suspect, said she did not go
| to Baltimore to meet her husband the
night of his arrest She claims to have
| taken q taxi from her Connecticut ave-
nue. bakery to her Bethesda home and
remained there all night.
The prompt action Of the Maryland
authorities in arresting the men after
the hold-up brought . letter Of COM
mendation yesterday from DR.. Oscar
Wilkinson, 1408 L street. who wrote
J Sheriff w. Curtiss Hopkins praising, the
/ work of his men in the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-31
GIRL AND COMPANION
HELD FOR POSSESSION
Police Say They Trapped Pair Aft
er Detective Ordered Two
Quarts of Gin.

A 19-year-old girl, driving an expen-
sive automobile. was arrested with a
companion for illegal possession of two
quarts of alleged gin last night in front
OF an apartment house in the 1900
block of Twelfth street by members of
Inspector T. r. Beans vice detail, pos
ing as customers.
The girl, Marie A. Ludwig, 1911
Quincy street northeast, and her COM
panion, George w Wenkenback, Is
year-old mechanic, of 5816 Chevy Chase
parkway, were to be arraigned In Police
Court today.
Police charged that they trapped the
girl and Wenkenback after Detective
H. G. Wanamaker telephoned an order
for two quarts of gin, to be delivered
to him in the Twelfth street apartment.
Wenkenback was arrested when he went
into the apartment to leave. the gin,
police say, while another group of ON
GERS surrounded the car, which the girl
was driving, and took her into custody.
Miss Ludwig was taken to the House
of Detention after being booked on the
illegal possession charge, while Wen
kenback was held at the sixth precinct
station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-31
COINS FIX ORDER
OF 3 EXECUTIONS
Bank Robbers Put to Death in
Colorado for Murder
of Deputy.
BY the Associated Press.


CANON CITY, Colo, January 81
Three bank robbers who shot it out with
officers in two-State flight last March
have atoned in death for the murder of
a Colorado deputy sheriff.
Gambling for the last few minutes of
life, they were hanged at the State Pen
itentiary here last night.
The flip Of coin decided Jonn Wal
ker, IS, an outlaw 20 years, who led
his band in the robbery of a Manter,
Kans., bank Of $4,000 and the subse-
quent Staying of Carol A. Hickman,
Eads, Colo, deputy, should be the last
to die.
Claude Ray, %, was the first An
drew Halliday, %, followed Ray to the
death chamber.
They chose their order of execution by
coin tossing with the sanction of War
den Francis e. Crawford, who said they
were calm IN the last moments
There were no untoward incidents, -
the warden said. None of the men
made last-minute statement"
Under ruling of the prison admin
istration, no details of the executions
were announced. Newspaper men were
barred
All had accepted religious consola-
ton. Each had written final letters to
relatives. Rays body, unclaimed, was
to be buried today in the prison ceme-
terry. The bodies of Walker and Halli-
day will be sent to relatives in Webb
City. Mo.
The robbers we're captured near Jet
more, Kans, about "a hours after they
robbed the Manter bank. They were
driven back into Kansas by Colorado
officers. The fugitives wounded three
possemen m flight after Staying Hick-
man.
They were convicted of murder
charges in the Kiowa County District
Court. The Supreme Court sustained
the judgments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-31

which opened last evening at r. K.
o. Keith's, is production which
introduces Washington, under most
favorable circumstances, to this work
of the tndefatigable George s.
Kaufman, who is at home in any
form of linguistic exercise, in COL
Liberation with the versatile Edna
Ferber, and the result is both good
entertainment and applause for the
royal family.
1t is probable that this branch
Of royalty, which shines in the play
as the "Cavendish" family, is espe-
cially adapted to the form of action
presented on the screen. The I'M
emotional person might call the
treatment satire, while the seasoned
theatergoer would be inclined to
respond to sentiment. Sentiment
grated on satire is a wider inter-
probation. The proud satire of SEN
timent also exists. Whatever 1t is,
there is no doubt that the play has
a double chance to be interesting.
Without knowing that the Caven-
dish family, so called, has main
tanned the tradition of the stage,
there is much to quicken the pulse
in 1.-THE Royal Family of Broadway"
When it is possible for the friends
of the family-and that includes
the American public as whole
to exclaim Isn't it just like him?"
or Isn't it just like her?" this
show presents the ingredients Of
beyond the pleasure of enjoying the
whole thing and going home with
the thought that the royal family
Is an American institution?
There is further significance in q
crowded house and audible sounds of
approval In the whole production
there is just one little word which
is taken from the vocabulary of pro-
fame protest, while all the rest of
the piece Is dependent upon clever
ness and real gray matter, with
the clearness of mountain stream.
Frederic March. who appears as
Tony CavendiSh. romantic and tenn
peramental member of the family
of stage celebrities, has the farcical
method in its perfected form and
approaches extravaganza in some Of
his most spirited moments. Re-
buked by his sister for acting" in
domestic life and declared by her to
have gone completely Hollywood. I"
his numerous appearances are both
humorous and violent, while his
arrivals from travel experiences are
to the accompaniment of the rattle
of a string of porters. His love
affairs and fear of retribution lend
speed to his movements.
Ina Claire, as Julie Cavendish,
actress of the second of three gener-
atoms, furnishes the royal atEnos-
phere with fine skill and carries
the plot with her customary appre-
citation Of the requirements OF q
commanding feminine role. Hen
rietta Crosman, another in the cast
who mas many great successes to
her credit, gives force to the part Of
the Oldest member Of the CavendiSh
clan and reaches dramatic heights
in her recital of "reminiscences of
a night on the stage and her final
collapse while in the harness. Mary
Brian Is cast for the youngest gen.
Grafton and makes vivid the protest
of those born to the stage against
the conflict between the profession
and domestic life. Arnold Korff, as
the manager, creates likeable type.
and the two business men, who md
that marriage with the royal family
Is q problem, are played by Frank
Conroy and Charles StarTett.
D. C. @.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-31
CHAPLIN PICTURE
WILDLY ACCLAIMED
MuItitudes in Near-RiotouS
Frenzy at Premiere of
"City Lights"
Rv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, January 31.-Adula-
ton of the ar-gazing multitudes of
Hollywood and Los Angeles rose to a
near-riotous frenzy last night at one of
the most spectacular premieres ever &C
corded a motion picture here.
The talks yieldeI the spotlight to
the first important non-dialogue movie
Hollywood he's produced in three years,
and a little pantomiming tramp proved
to the satisfaction of a distinguished
first-night audience his art-pure pam
tomime-waS beyond the need of micro
phonic assistance.
The occasion was the premier show
ing of "City Lights" the picture on
which Charles Chaplin. alone of all
Hollywood deaf to the thunder of the
talkie revolution. has been working for
nearly three years. Thousands of men,
women and children assembled before
the theater and police had to battle to
kesp back the crowds
Chaplin's car arrived moving inch by
inch. The star escorted Miss Georgia
Hale, his leading lady in a former pic
ture, with Frof. and Frau Albert Elm
stein and DR.. and Mrs. Robert A. Mill
kan as his guests.
Those setting the picture acclaimed
the Chaplin genius of old.
Not word of dialogue Is spoken from
the screen, but sound effects and a con-
tinuous synchronized musical score ac-
company the action. Chaplin has used
sound to enhance rath-r than domino tie
his comedy, and music, composed by
himself, to further emotional appeal.
The story of City Lights" written
and directed by Chaplin, is simple, its
theme, the love of pathetic vagabond
for a beautiful blind flower girl, ex-
quisitely played by Virginia Cherill, a
screen newcomer. Harry Myers, star OF
"a Connecticut Yankee" makes a
splendid screen comeback in the other
principal role, that of the millionaire
who in his less sober moments, aids the
tramp In his wistful romance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-31
Frazier MAY DROP
HAGERMAN CHARGE
Indian Commissioner Says
Senator Attacked CharaC-
ter in Statement.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Asked by Indian Commissioner Rhoads
whether he intended to retract charges
that led the Senate to stop the pay OF
Herbert j. Hagerman as special COM
missioner for the Navajos, Senator Fra
zier, Republican, North Dakota, said
today he would do so ''at the proper
time If necessary"
From whom did you get the infor-
nation on which you based your state
ment of January 81 attacking the char
acter of MIR. Hagerman?" Commissioner
Rhoads inquired as the Senate Indian
Committee hearings were resumed.
Statement Was Hurried
Its hardly fair to say attacked his
character" the Senator replied. 1t
was late in the evening, and made the
statement very hurriedly."
Frazier said some of his information
came from Indian Bureau records.
What was your purpose IN moving
ment appropriation to eliminate Mr..
Hagerman from the PAYROLL" Com
missioner Rhoads asked.
''I felt it was in the interests of the
Indians of the whole Southwest, the
Senator answered.
WAS it in the interest Of truth and
fact?" the commissioner urged.
IT certainly still think 1t was In the
interests of the Indians was the an
Swer.
Charged Hagcrman "Fixer."
Rhoads said he came to the hearing
yesterday I'm the hope and expectation"
that Frazier would be willing to with
draw his statements.
do you intend to comply with the
resolution of the New Mexico State
Senate asking you to make public re-
traction?" he queried.
IT have not made any reply yet,
Frazier said.
The Senator's charges in the Senate
included the statement that Hagerman
sold for 81 900 Navajo oil leases that
later brought 81 ,o00. boo, -1ahd that he
was a political fixer" fof the Indian
Bureau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-31
From the Front Ro~
Reviews and News of Washington Theaters.

Gayn0r and Farrell
In Come Back" Picture.
THE sight of Janet Gaynor keep
ing a box of narcotics in her
bureau drawer, fighting the fight
OF the tempted. and Charles Far
reTl as q husband in a similar
plight over that "ol' davil alcohol"
is somehow an incongruouS and
fnystifying situation, one to be
swallowed, perhaps. but grudgingly.
Hence, the new film at the Fox,
THE Man Who Came Back" which
reunites this young couple to the
delight of the back-row sentimental
lists, may be said to be . grave
mistake.
Miss Gsynor has, however. the
kind of role she has been scream
ing for. Instead Of the pretty young
girl in silks and crinolines which
she has heretofore portrayed, she
becomes overni ght dramatic" and
talks about the wind whiStling
through the trees, and the grooming
of the waves, and the night with
the thousand eyes-all Of which Is
fairly sloppy entertainment at this
stage of the game. Unfortunately
she can't, as yet, get away with 1t.
She Is no Ruth Chatterton. She Is
not able to make you believe things
that are absolutely unbelievable.
Her assets are a pretty face, an
ability to act like child and the
most captivating smile in the
cinema. When she tries q semi
Sadie Thompson, therefore. grabs
furiously for q gin bottle and
energies wild-eyed after a long mar
cotic sleep. one is forced to smile
and say, "Lookee-Janet Is playing
at acting"
There Is no question but that some
of the audience agreed with this point
of view yesterday. Miss Gaynor
and the high-tenored Mr.. Farrell
received what is colloquially known
as 1.-The bird" There we're cheers
when the young husband said If 1t
was a question between going to his
dying father or staying with his
lighting" wife he'd choose the wife.
There were laughs when Farrell
ran for the bottle and then re-
pented by tossing it into the out
stretched hands Of his wife. And
well there might be, for this is not
the kind Of story that these young
actors have been groomed for. They
are an engaging pair when they
uldAC lONC-dLAy OAAAAb wv
melodramatic should be saved for
Mr.. Jannings and his last weeks
angel, Marlene Dietrich.
Others in the cast who carried
along this dreary story of a mil
lionaire's son coming back" were
Kenneth McKenna, villainously
overacting the villain role, and Ul-
rich Haupt, doing his usual bit to-
ward the betterment of anything
that he Is in.
The stage show, "Jems and Jams"
is just about negligible, except for
an amusing burlesque on the adagio
craze by Joe and Jane McKenna,
and the Sunkist Beauties looking
as If they were having NAL de meT
on some sort of rollers. Bob West
contributes one Of his whirnsicali-
ties, the Fox Music Masters play the
latest hts and the Fox newsreel
does its bit by closing the show.
z. de S. M.