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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23

THE american engineers sftafbats mast OF tine
serious difncuItasss i'm cazrying oat their COM
tsacb TO- the shifting. management Of the Hais-
siauz. since tine engineers casne ON the Jph On
AurtF 20 fasB. there have. been esszstaszt
cltnugem. Excerpt fOs Dybgtz, tine entire Russian
eumtroE has been shifted since theiE arrival
RzstaastroS has had eigiat chief engineers in .
yenE
Thsre. il. q tpndsnsy, to send nen more for
tnnir political standing than their ability and
the general ATTITUDE anpears to be that rus
sim must be- promoted. sven the JOB Is
twenty-five times t0o. big for him.
Tne. American village where the Austin en-
ztuesrs- live stands. apart There are no red
fHAes herc-except over the cooperative store,
sud' the Americans had nothing to do with that.
At the windows OF the five neat. suburban,
plaster cottages there are pink silk drapes
There is . tennis court and a bachelor club
h0asse
The club room Is large and comfortable with
chintzes at the windows deep, comfortable
chairs baby grand with music tossed care
lessly about, and great silk American nag
mcrnsE the wuaE On the tables are magazines
and papers, and precious packages Of American
cigarettes.
The dining room reminds you of an Amer
icma college fraternity h0aase Here is lots OF
merry bm1ater. Here personal aueed0teS rain
Ike Summer haiI
Bread butter (net the margarine OF the Fin
nisfa Commune or the Russian engineers
heMses9, cusmber salad, stew, real colEee and
cinnamon buns for dessert-ti1at Is, q typical
evening meal. Abever are comfortable rooms
with, bath rOems and COED beds, cUzy as
tls0se 1t home.
Se.en American wives are ON the job. They
troop through the Bachelor Club House TO
the tennis court, bare-leggcd. in smart. white
silk sport clothes. The bride, who might have
dipped oat of . Palm Beach society circle.
throws herself ON, o. bench and begins talking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
Clay Cesssen and Cheap

COMMON ~ clay Is . beiittliRG expression
more or less borne out by the facts. Last
ye1r the clay produced in this country brought
in ab0Ht three cents for every 20 pounds, from
which the producer had to deduct his operating
expenses. The 12Oo0,000 toms turned ont were
v&iaed at slightly less than $4,000,0oO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23

ditch is fulla ice better clean IL out, hadn't
4 before- bsgsnq' And the foreman. Of course.
would, tell him to- clean IL out, and that would
end the incident"
And eaae endless Russian general meetings.
There was that meeting about the shyaigat
last night" said Bryant wearil& It lasted
until l. And there's another NESTING dine %
uiufak dan't know, how long IL will lastl
~Cn q woEkingnan offered q suggestion
ah0ut y shylIgaat claiminE that onu demagn was
impraoticabie. 10 was really small matter,
bat everybody had to, have his say ahDut ii
And saes woEkinUnan taampheG Cur HlAsls'
were changed =.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12
Strauss Inc. And
 Waterbury Button Counsel Confer
Toy Manufacturing Concern Claimed Defective Goods Manufactured By Defendant Resulted in Firm Go- ing Into Bankruptcy

Indications that counsel in the case may get together were quite apparent to-day at the local ses- sion of the United States bank ruptcy court where the hearing on the case of Ferdinand Strauss, Inc, took place. Following private con- ferences of counsel in the case, lasting about an hour, Referee Carleton Hoadley reserved deci- sion.
 The Strauss concern went bank rupt about two months ago with liabilities of about $45,04O. Di- rectly afterwards, the Strauss com pany brought suit against the Wa terbury Button company, claiming that defective goods manufactured by the latter for the former caused the loss which brought about the petition in bankruptcy.
 To-day counsel for the Strauss company. representatives of the Waterbury Button company and lawyers from New York appearing for various other creditors went into private conference in an at- tempt to settle the litigation, both the bankruptcy proceedings and the $100,000 action.
 At the conference the counsel for the Waterbury Button company agreed to withdraw a claim of about $31,000 against the Strauss estate and pay $2,000, in addition. in settlement of the $100,000 ac- tion. It is understood that the New York lawyers differed in their views in the matter, however,. and the discussion was finally brought into open court where Referee Hoadley, after hearing the evidence, decided to reserve decision.
 Tn Strauss company claims that a large shipment of toy tractors made by the Waterbury Button was not up to the require- ments set forth in the contract signed when the deal was made. On the other hand, the Waterbury Button company claims that the tractors were up to the specifica- tions and has a claim of $31,000 against the Strauss estate in pay ment for work done.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12
$1O0, ,OOO SUIT NEARING SETTLEMENT
COLCHESTER FAMILY LOSES TWO HOMES
 BY FIRE ROUTE

Colchester, Conn, Oct 2-- (UPe--Fire started by light ming recently leyelcd the farri1- house of Michael Zagary and set up housekeeping in the barn. To-day the makeshift domocile was in ruins after three-year- old Michael had started a fire to warm the feet of his pet kit ten.
 Zagary was in Norwich and Mrs Zagary and four older clliI- dren were in the potato fields when Michael ran screaming into the potato patch. The near, est telephone was more than a mile away so the mother was unable to summon assistance. Neighbors sheltered the family.
 'tKitten's fleets was cold" Michael told his mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12
Bishop Cannon
 Broker Involved
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Goldhurst was sentenced to five years in Atlanta penitentiary. Mitchell said to-day he would en- deavor to learn whether any agree ment had been made with Gold hurst. Charles H. Futile was United tSates distirct attorney in New York when Goldhurst was sentenced. Glass intimated an agreement might have been sought to shield Canhon's stock market activities
 The New York prosecution, Glass said, was first in the hands of a young woman who had for merly been a student of the bishops. Later, he said, the case was taken from her and given to another assistant district attorney.
 An influential New York citizen later wrote the United States at torney, Charles H. Futile, charg- ing that one of his assistants had recieved enumerated costly gifts to pigeon-hole the indictments" |" Glass charged. These allegations, he continued, were never denied by Futile.
 Glass said he was unable to say whether any agreement had been made, but, he added, "the undeni- able fact is that the reported terms have been officially carried out"
 The senator cited the transfer of Goldhurst from Atlanta to Fort Meade, Mir. for "accessa bility to friends and relatives" as indicating he was receiving preferential treat ment.
 Glass said his interest in the case was prompted chiefly because he wanted to know whether Gold hurst was being used in bargain to shield Ian offender more respon- sible to society,""
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12
Cross Speaks At
 Wesleyan Fete
Governor at Centenary Cites Growth and History of
 Institution

Governor Wilbur L. Cross was one of the principal speakers to- day at the celebration in Middle town marking the centenary Of Wesleyan university. He rendered the greetings of the state govern nient to the president, trustees, faculty, alumni and students of wesleyan university and remarked on the history and growth of the institution. He said:
 '.In the life of man, a century is 3 great age, attained by but few. Within a century, too, institutions and governments innumerable may lift their heads, sink, and disap- pear forever. But for a college or a university, a century, long as 1t may appear to, mortal eyes, but marks the coming of age after a strenuous youth. Amid all the doubts and difficulties which have beset Wesleyan during the century of it's existence, the institution has been fortunate in having able men at the helm. It bears the name of a great religious reforfner whose life and character have been de- picted by one Of your own masters of English. Your first president, who laid the Broad foundations of the university, was, while he. lived and for a gsheration after, one of the domipattns spiritual forces tiroughout the state and the na- tion. He has had worthy successors. Young men have come into your faculties and there developed into Outstanding teachers, scholars, and men of letters. Your alumni have gone into all the walks of life,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12
EDGAR WALLACE HAS ENTERED NAME IN
 STRANGE CROWD

London, Oct l2--(UPl--Ed. Rnf W6llace, prolific svr7fef Of fhrillers and mystery drama, is tp Investigate the inybtery of British ppiitics.
 sI feel that nobody Is more ceiiADekeiif Co expose tl1la nation n conflfaence trick which is gulIinh the public thpn one who has made q study of this form of crinie.r WaIIace serofe David Lloyd George, liberal leader, iri offering iils candidacy from Hlaclkpool s.as q plain Llopd George liberR1."
 Lloyd George heaftfly accept cd Walleccss offer. His canfli- dacy IS added tV that of prize fighters, clergymen, foQtkail Rlkyers and . host of colorfpi Characters actively participatinS in Rritain's confused political strdggls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12
By RAYMOND CHAPTER


 United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Washington, Oct 12-(UP)-The United States has joined with the League of Nations in a determined effort to prevent war between China and Japan.
 The state department made pub lie today a note sent to the League of Nations Friday urging the league Ito assert all of the pres sure and authority within its com petence" to prevent hostilities be- tween China and Japan and pledg- ing the support of the United States with collateral independent action. The league council meets Tuesday to consider the situation.
 Some days. ago Secretary Of State Stimson dispatched a note expressing hope that an amicable settlement would be reached be- tween the Chinese and Japanese in Manchuria.
 Since then tension between the two countries has increased great ly.
 The United States, while seeking the facts through observers now in Manchuria, has preferred to be- lieve that Japanese military activi- ties there have been on the initia- tive of army officers and without the support of the civilian govern ment.
 For that reason Stimson has hestiated to act lest he embarrass the government at Tokio in efforts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12
Special Service
 At Bunker Hill
Rev w. M0ret0h Owen Breaches at Seventh Aflnis
 versary of Church Sanctuary Dedication

Rev w. Moreton Owen of this city, Rev Dr Sherrod Houle, super intendent of the Missionary society of Connecticut, Rev Frederiek w. Davis, formerly of this city but now of Greensburg, Pa, and Rev Dr Ernest M. Halliday of New York were the speakers yesterday at a special service at the Bunker Hill Congregational church. The ser- vice marked the seventh sftfiiver- sary of the dedicatiofi of the church's sanctuary. The sanctuary was consecrated' on, Sunday, oc- tober 12fh, 1924. Rev MT Davis, who was one of the speakers, was formerly pastor of the local
 "The rwo-Fold Task of the Church" was the title of Rev Mir Owens talk. He told of how the church .'carries or,'' despite many obstacles. He praised the people of Bunker Hill for their zeal and urged them to continue doing their best in every undertaking.
 When the sanctuary was dedi. cated on october 12th, 1924, the services were atetnded by a large number of. people. The night Of the dedication the church was vis- ited by fire and badly damaged. Members Of the congregation re- called this incident yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12
Tom Mooney Is
 Not Hopeful
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tcontinued from Pare l, has of taking his own life." he said. He has been sovernor for ID months. Instead of giving me 2 heating he has been stallipg."
 Mooney was not alone his own advocate. Rupert Hughes, author; Fremont Older. gan Francisco edt- tor; Lincoln Steffens. liberal writer and editor; Fred Moore. defense counsel for Sacco and VaNzetti: Os- ear AmArfheer. 0kIahoma labor editof; John D. Berry. San Frhp- cisco writer, and Judge Franklin GrifRn, who pfepided at Mcopey's trial, all urged his pardon.
 Paul Bern. Hollywepd film pro- ducer, and Dougla4 Fairhanka 1T. actor. brought Hushss' message to
 Befots the meeting thousapds joined in d pagade up MAfket street, passing the corner of Steu- art street where in ls1s the psrade va. was bombsd end ID persons wsrs ! Mooney and BilliRss were as, esssed of nsurAsEi dphvietee. agd ASntencad to death, but on the strength of later evidence pncox- cred by the asfenss .theiir . terms t;gl were Semmutsd to life imprison- InSAt.
 Boston, oct l2-riuP)--Rsfelp; tionS calling for an uncenalt!9nal boycott on All cslifeyHia pFoapsts Entil hs M rsleassd Iron .I ps'pog pi war. visited, the. prudent q sss PE,mngs PEmsrf,ssaEa f,saaa'l sSss sns Wsss wSns < Was ,,rssumsd hs ezblained the Jfpeness Attitpde pn the bomPi9g si ? chlHcH9y; q RrSYssis9a! sSs sn HssaS sssSs ElShs. ManeSurisa rvlsr." "
 The French minister visitea the fpfsiEn office to obtain informar tion Tor hts government prior to the meeting Of the League or Na- tions council tomorrow st Gen evd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12
Repor of Doctor

west orange, N. J., Oct 12-- UP)-Thofaas A. Edison had a cornparatiysly goed night but is definitety falling from day to. day. eni ali. St!lsiH tE E pnlfstin oh his condition srThs bIlistip xss signed by Pr Huhstt $. Howe, Edison's physi- Nsfiii NfMr EdlsoS;s great vitality and strong heart are still standing him in stead. He is definitely failing from day to day but it is a very gradual loss. He had g onipara- lively good night.''
 pr Howe arrived at the house early, His visits gradually are be- coming of longer duration. ....es
 The elderly inventor yesterday reused from his stppor. smiled at his wife, and asked to sit up for 2 short period. The strain was great, however, and he again sunk back into the stupor last night.
 His Barber Conmerts
 West Orange, N. J.. oct 12.- < (UP)-Roocb Salaniine. personal barber of Thomas A. Edison and too gpod q barber to wave his arms with 2 razor In hand. put down his razor to-day to speak with gestures of "Mee6ter Ed-i-son, yer good man, too good to die"
 ''I go in to shave Meester Ed-i- son, and he say to me. he say Rocco. how you like those flowa's-' I say to heem. say 'Meester Edison, those yer pret- ty fIoWe's.' Then he say to me, Rocco. you have wife, kesds?' I say. Yes, yes, Msester Edison. yer fine wife, yer fine keeds.'
 "Then he say, Rocco, when you leave you stop at greenhouse and tella man he give you flow'es for your wife, keeds. yes, yes: Mees- ter Edison. he yer good man"
 Twice 9 week for ten years Roc co has gone to the Edison house in Llewellyn Park to shave the inventor. Even now with Edison slowly dying, the routine is too well established to be broken.
 "You think Meester Edison, he die, huh?" Rocco asked. stropping the razor vigorously. '.No, no, he live. he live many year yet. He too good man to die.'
 Then bending oyer his custom CTS face to apply the razor with a velvet touch. Rocco talked softly of "my friend. Meester Ed-i-son." It seemed that before Rocco came into his life, Edison had been sat- isfied with just any barber. but once Rocco had lathered his fowls, no other would do. '' '
 Rocco tells of incidents that can not be found in any life of the inventor.
 once when Rocco inadvertently knlcked Edison's cheek. there was no storm. Not even g reprimand. Never mind, Rocco" he said, blood will flow"
 Rocco made many mental nota- tions. He thought. onsidefing Edison's big house and his half dozen automobiles. he could dress
 "Hees cloths. They always old fashione' sood colth's y'undsrstan'. but not even pressed. But, Mees- ter Ed-i-sou, he yer busy man. He have no time for cloths"
 Edison was an excellent conyer- sationalist, according to his bar Der, that is before he became so dear that he could not hear Rocco. But even then he would talk. even if Rocco's replies were lost on
 He talked about baseball and about the weather, mu- sic, and flowers. His fnanfier was gruff, but his manner didn't fool Rocco, he saw easily that Edison was not a man to awe or to fear.
 ''Hees cloths etaoin D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12
Finland Suspends Gold Standard
 to Join Others

Helsingfors, Finland. Oct 12.- UP)-Finland suspended the gold standard to-day. Suspension fol- lowed similar action by Norwal, Denmark and Sweden, which in turn was caused by suspension of the gold standard by Great Bri- tain. The Finnish bank rate was raised 1-2 per cent to per cent. Foreign currencies rose 25 per cent immediately after the gold stand ard was abandoned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12
League of Nations
 to Have Test
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(Continued from Page 1.)
 When the council meets to-mor- row in a session hurriedly called by the league secretariat, it will consider virtual Chinese ultima tum to Japan demanding imme- diate evacuation of Japanese troops and restitution of Chinese author ity in Manchuria. China also made a formal demand that the league send a commission of investigation into Manchuria, in contrast to the Japanese refusal to permit any third party Investigations even by league officials.
 Japan reiterated her unwilling less to withdraw her troops in Manchuria in a note to the league stating that owing to the inability of China to assure protection of lives and property of Japanese in Manchuria. the military authorities are compelled to forego the deci- sion to withdraw troops except in localities where organizations exist capable of maintaining order"
 Dr Alfred Sze, head of the Chin csc delegation. informed the league of Japanese aerial bombings causing numerous victims and heavy damages" and begged the council to take urgent measures to safeguard peace. He urged coun- ell members to secure information regarding the bombings from their own consular and diplomatic re- presentatives in Manchuria before the council meets.
 Japan informed the league that China had been warned that she would be held responsible for all damages to Japanese life and prop erty and the actions of anti-Japan- ese organizations.
 ' In reply to China's virtual ulti- matum, Japan insisted that the re- solution adopted at the last meet ing of the council, when a futile attempt was made to settle the Manchurian conflict, did not pro- vide for complete withdrawal of troops before the council recon vened. Japan claimed that all her military activities in Manchuria had been purely preventive meas ures due to the potential menace in the presence in Manchuria of Chinese armies of superior num- bers.
 The presence of the Chinese ar mics, the Japanese claimed, was likely to cause regrettable effects in case of incidents"
 Japan concluded with a repeti- ton of her position that direct ne- gotiations with China constituted the only safe solution of the Man. -churian question and that Japan was ready to negotiate with any responsible Chinese representative
 North Manchuria's wheat crop will be nearly one-third greater
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12

mass meeting on Boston common Sunday. s " Alfred Baker Lewis, secretary of the Massachnsetts socialist party. and Leonard Craig of the San Erancisco Moprey defense com fniftee, were among the speakers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12

Settlement of the $100,o00 dam aga suit of Ferdinand Strauss, Inc, bankrupt toy manufacturing con cern of this city, against the Wa terbury Button company may be affected within the next few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12

bearing with them the gifts Of Knowledge and gifts of the spirit which were bestowed upon them here. You and the state oT Connec- ticut have reason to be proud of your history. And now con- gratuIate you as you enter into the class and the fame of colleges and universities which have endured through the centuries because they have kept pace with the progress of the human mind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12
NOTICE
DI MARCO, of Water bury, in the State Of Connecticnt' U. s. A.. Plaintiff,

cARMELA DI MARCO, of Water
 h,,rv. in the State of Connecticut,
 U. $. A.. Plaintiff,
 DI p4o1iase MAhoo tswn os &ersmo He sas STATE oE coNNEcTIGIuTf.. q 2 ..rhSsy New
 Haven County, ss. WaterDury'
 September 29, A. p: lySd, ., UPON THE COMPLAINT AnSlv,0r oe fns fnr reasons therein set forth Tor e,- vorce. now pending before the Su- nerior Court in and for New Haven County at Waterbury, returnaple as of the first Tuesday of f : septema5 ep ena Der D. 1921; # tna appearfhgt re,,rt that su % the said defnedant, may now be resid- ing in said Silvi Marino, province of Teramo, Abbruzzi, Italy, or may be of parts unknown, therefore,
 ORDERED, That additional notics given by publishing this. order once a week for two weeks in the Wa terbury Evening Democrat, news paper published in said WaterpuOry, commencing on or before the stn day Gf nRs1 RfI0Der That afsl additional dnd no- tice of the pendency of said com pIaint be given by depositing a copy. of said complaint, citation, and of, this additional order of notice, Tn the Post Office, postage paid and letter registered. at Waterbury. di, rected to said defendanys at said Teramo, cIo Sindaco di (Mayor oD Teramo, Abbruzzi, Italy, on or be- fore the Sth day of October, A. U. 1881 by some proper officer or in- different person, who with his do- ings thereon, shall make due re- turn.
 By order of Court, M
 GEORGE H. FREEMAN. Clerk of said Superior Court. for
 New Haven County at Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12

sTATE OF CONNECT1CUT, Distrlct of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court,
 ESTATE OF James J. Parker, late of the Town of Waterbury, in said District,
 District, deceased. ~
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of 1Waterbury. hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims tor settlement. Those who neglect to tested within said time, will be de- barred a recoyery. All persons in debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 MARTIN J. PARKER. 1o-1O-3t 3l' Administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12
Edison Cannot
 Live Much Longer
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Edison sat up in an armchair for two hours yesterday afternoon after eating a few spconfuls of stewed bears, but by mid Afternoon
 One person at Glerfmo ont, the Edi- son estate, however, hasn't aban- foned hope fot the invehtor's. life. He Is Georee Atkinson. gardener.
 'tMr Edison wilt not de be- cause he has work to finish" he said. He referred tp tue fnyen- tors experinlsnts in producing rubber from the Soldenrod plant. 1t is a great work and he will bs spared long enough to do it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12

the Manehurian crisis. they will be able to publish Japan's minimum demands for a settlement. These already have been indicated in a general note to the world powers and dealt chiefly with the anti Japanese boycott movement in China.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12
WILL TRY AGAIN

Paris. Oct 12.-(UP)-Alain Ger bault. solitary voyager who went around the world in his small sloop Firefly, left the suburb of Bougival to-day in new yacht for another world cruise. He will be lowed through the canals to Lyons and Marseilles. whence he will start out across the Mediterranean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12
CANNOT ATTEND

Madrid, oct 12.-tUP)-Foreign Minister Alejandro Lerroux. who Is president of the current league of nations council, will be unable 10 attend the councils meeting to- morrow because of important work at hmpe, 1t was announced.