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The Washington times., 1931-11-05

WAFLE. LEWIS LEE--Passed away ON
Thursday morning, November s; 1891
WAFLE. the beloved son of John F. and
May E.. Waffle. of 4033 Twenty. second
street Northeast. in the nineteenth year
of his age Remains resting at the W. W.
Chambers Co. funeral home. Fourteenth
and Chaplin Streets Northwest.
Notice of funeral services and inter-
ment hereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-14
new OIL PRODUCT
TESTED AS REMEDY
Recently Discovered AIkaloid
May Prove of Great
Medical Value.
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 14.-Alka-
ioids newly discovered at the Univer-
sity of Texas in crude kerosene VIII
be tested at the University Of Penn
sylyapia for possibilities of new medf-
cal properties.
These products. different from any
thing hitherto obtained from natural
source. are classified as hydroaromatic
bases, In which are included such well
known plant drugs as qulnine. NOR
phine. cocaine and strychnlne
The cooperative research was an
nounced here today by DR.. j. r. Bal
ley, professor of organic chemistry at
the University of Texas. The petrole-
UNI alkaloids will be tried out in the
Cancer Research Institute of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania. The head OF
this institute. DR. Ellice Mcdonald, Is
sued statement that these new sub
stances are a great and promising deld
IN medicine and biological research"
Unknown to Chemists.
An unusual feature Is that these
substances derived from petroleum rep
viously unknown to the chemist
Hitherto the plant kingdom alone has
furnished alkaloids Interesting also Is
the fact that these novel alkalo1ds do
not exist already formed in petroleum
but result from breaking down of more
complex molecules in the refining
process Of crude oil.
All of them contain a single nitrogen
atom united with numerous carbon and
hydrogen atoms of form molecules OF
ths general shape which chemists call
srinSs" or cyclic molecules"
They differ from the plant alkaloids
"a that they contain no atoms OF oxygen
No one can foretell how far these slight
differences may go toward producing
important effects upon disease. But it
would be an upset of chemical history
were there not encountered in this vast
domain Of organic nitrogen compounds
one or more substances OF exceptional
medicinal value.
Can Be Distilled.
An advantage Of the petroleum aka
ioids Is the fact that they can be dis
titled, and thus be highly purified. Plant
alkaloids cannot be distilled
Scores of the new substances have
been found by the II University Of
!. Texas scientists working with DR.. Bailey.
He says there are probably hundreds
more. The Union Oil Co. of California
would distil for the University of Texas
Is tons, carload. of cottonseed meal.
Already In small quantities Of this cot
ton product the Texans have found
Rlkaloids closely resembling those from
petroleum. This investigation has been
hampered by lack of facilities to distil
the meal at the university. The Union
Oil Co. also has furnished the petroleum
alkaloids, obtaining them by distilling
kerosene for the university.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-14
PRINCE GEORGES FIREMEN
GET RED CROSS MEDALS
Four Receive Awards for Efficiency
Carnival Reported to Have
Melted 5000.
~ stat, correspondent Of The star

BY star Correspondent Of The star.
BLADENSBURG. Md. September Ia.
-Four members of the local unit of
the Prince Georges County rescue squad
received Red Cross medals for eff
cheney at the September meeting Of the
Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Depart
ment.
Those given the awards were Capt.
O. B. Gasch. Sergt. H. F. Gasch, Ed
ward Potter and Theodore Windsor
Presentations were made by w. r. Beat
tie, president of the department The
medals were won at the annual county
fire convention when the Bladensbu.ss
unit captured The Evening Star cup.
Myron Potter, Harry Lehman and
William Perry, the other members Of
the squad, received similar medals in
previous years.
President Beattie announced the de-
partment's recent carnival netted about
$500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-14
ARLINGTON-FAIRFAXF FIRE
GROUP STAGES CARNIVAL
Fete Will Continue Through Week
for Benefit Of Volunteer
Relief Funds.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The star.
BALLSTON. Va, September IA
record breaking crowd was in attend
ance ct the opening of the seventh an
nual carnival and jubilee Of the Airing
ton-Fairfax Counties Volunteer Fire
mems Association on the field grounds
at the intersection of Wilson Boulevard
and Clements avenue Saturday. The
affair will be continued throughout the
week for the benefit of its relief funds.
Arlington County's only rescue wagon.
stationed at the Jefferson district fire.
house. Virginia Highlands. will be on
exhibition tonight, with the Woman's
Auxiliary Of the Ballston department in
charge of the lunch stand Auxiliaries
from Cherrydale will have charge to-
morrow evening, Clarendon Wednesday.
Falls Church Thursday. Herndon Fri
day and Jefferson district Saturday.
with President Mrs. Mary Mackey Of
the county's organization directing.
Apple-eating contest for the young
gters will be held tomorrow evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-14
FARMER, AZ. DIES
Brief Illness Proves Fatal to Man
Living Near Staunton.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
STAUNTON, Va, September IA
French A. May died at his home. near
Middlebrook, miles from Stanton,
after a brief illness. Mr.. May. born at
Port Republic in 1882, had been en-
gagged in farming in Augusta County
for many years.
Surviving are three sisters. Mrs j. R.
Gregory. this city; Mrs. Thomas C..
Elder, Washington; Mrs. r. J. Hall,
Port Republic three brothers. Judge j.
Harry May. this city: E. L. May and
w, G.. May Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-14
FIRE DESTROYS BARN
5000 Loss Is Suffered in Blaze
Near Purcellville.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PURCELLVILLE, Va. September IA.
Fire of unknown origin last night de-
stroyed the large frame barn on the
farm owned by j. p Neer of Baltimore.
Damage was estimated at more than
$4,000. and was partially covered by in
Surance.
The fire was discovered at about mid
night by Harold C. Virts. a tenant. who
summoned the Purcellville Fire Depart
ment The house. occupied by VirtS,
caught on fire several times, but the
f1remen succeeded in extinguishing the
blaze each time. The entire contents of
the Aarn we're destroyed. These included
this years wheat crop. feed and farm
implements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-14
Dinner at Walkers Cha pei.

WALKERS CHAPEL, Va. September
IL Especially The Ladies Aid Society
of Walkers Chapel Church is complet-
ing plans for fried chicken supper to
be given in the church basement We'd
uesday, beginning at 5 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-14
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
Legislation To Stop
 Speculation In The
 Big Grain Markets Senator Capper Made Proposed Change So That Vicious Short Selling Could

not believe the senate had authority 10 proceed because the oaths had been administered.
 Congress was called on to cooper ate with President Hoover and the railroad companies in effecting the proposed eastern railroad consolida- ton by Representative Rayburn Tex. ranking democrat on the hoJse committee on interstate and foreign commerce., in d speech from the house floor.
 Extension of the pension provi- sions of world war veterans acts to dependents of marines killed in Nicaragua, Haiti, San Domingo, China and elsewhere since July g. 1921. is provided in a house bill by Representative John J. Cochran, democrat. Mo.
 LaGuardia's action in preventing the drought relief bill from going to conference effectively prevents any further action until house lead CTS decide what course to pursue The bill, which carries a 5000, ,0O( additional appropriation for human food in addition to the 45,000.OOt originally agreed upon for stock feet and seed. must lie on Speaker Long WOIlI S ut'h l)cllulIlS U the situation created by the New Yorker.
 Rayburn in his speech on railroad consultation warned the house tha impending financial difficulties make early consolidation imperative. bu he joined in the general criticism of President Hoover for seemingly Seeking to influence the interstate commerce commission by making the announcement of the proposed merger from the White House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
Order of Ahepa
 New Officers
Installed in Presence of Large Audience at H=
 bernian Hall

Guests from all parts of COnnecti- cut were present Sunday to witness the installation of officers cere- monies of chapter AS. Order of Ahepa, held in Hibernian hall. Of- ficers were installed by John An gelopoulos. one of the six men to start the first chapter of the order in this country.
 Those inducted into office includ- ed:
 President. Peter Stavros; vice president, Harry Mihalakos; secre- tary, James Anton, treasurer. Louis Chronis: board of governors. Nich- olas Anastos. chairman, George George Stavros. Abraham Walsa Inf John Kiriakopoulos and James Ma kris.
 Nicholas Anastos. the first resi- dent of Connecticut to become a member of the Ahepa and Mrs An gelopoulos were the main speakers at the exercises. The latter said the order was founded by six men in Atlanta, Ga. in 1922. These men were born in Greece. but had be- come naturaliZed American citizens. Only American citizens are allowed to join the Ahepa and all business is transacted at the meeting in Eng fish. To-day there are over 300 chapters with membership of 32,- 900 of which 5000 are registered in Connecticut
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
WANTS MARINES TO STILL STICK
 TO NICARAGUA
President of That Country Said They Should Re- main and Help Rid the Country of Banditry

Managua, Nicaragua. Jan 6 (UP) --Presidcrt Jose Moncada of Nicar- agua believes that U. s. marines should remain in this country and cooperate with national forces for the exterinination of banditry. He told the United Press in an inter- view.
 The president hopes to obtain a loan of s1,OO0.O00. he said. part of which would be used to fight out laws, who have killed eight marines and wounded several others in the last few days.
 The presidents attention was called to reports from the United States published in local papers re- garding congre ssional opposition To the American policy in Nicaragua.
 II should like 1t to be known that l am not of the same opinion as those who want the marines with drawn" he sad. "I believe that CO., operation between the marines and Nicaragua guards with the bandits.
 We have good patriotic start in line II believe" II believe that co- operation between the marines and Nicaragua guards will help extermin- ate the bandits.
 We have good patriotic Nicara- guans who gladly would give their services 70 such cooperation in an effort to bring about lasting peace in the bandit-infested regions" The president repeated a state ment made in his annual message to C" ngress last month that the band = ilS receive help, financially and otherwise, from outside Nivaragua.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
Auto Inebriates
 Fined $1OO But
 Escape Jail Terms
Daley Elects Jury Trial in Assault Case - Reckless Driver Fined $25-Several Placed on Probation Many Appeals Withdrawn

sault and breach of the peace.
 The following were placed on pro- bation; Timothy Hanley, breach of the peace, resistance: Joseph Kis- onis highway robbery; Clemente Raudis, breach of the peace; John Fortanard, cruelty to child; Frank Burke, non-support; John F. Mee- han, operating under the influence: :: Carmillo Pietraiora, non-support; Maril Lego, assault, breach of the peace and intoxication; Romeo Dunais, assault, breach of the peace and intOxication.
 The following appeals have been withdrawn: James Adamson, charg- ed with violation of the motor ve- hicle law. John Augustatis, assa ult and breach of the peace; Edward Chasnavich, assault and breach of the peace; John Rocco, assault and breach of the peace. Continuances were granted in the following cases: Stanley Vasa auskas, charged with -snupport; Patsy Pirelli, charg- ed with non-support; David Ander- sen. charged with driving under the Influence; Arnold Meier, charged with non support; Joe Daley, as- sault and breach of the peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
WATERFOWL

Superintendent of Water Depart ment A. T. Webster announces that he will be in his office in the Town Hall daily from 9 until 11:30 o'clock mornings and from 130 until o. cock afternoons for the purpose of receiving water rents which are now due.
 The annual meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Congregational church will be held in the chapel at 3 o'clock.
 Troop Boy Scouts will meet in the Methodist church parlors at 7:30 o'clock with Scoutmaster Harold Booth.
 The annual meeting of the Eccles- iastical Society of the Congregation al church will be held in the chapel at s o'clock.
 The Choral Union will hold re- hearsal in the lower hall of the Com munity house at o'clock
 Mss Minnie Quick has returned to Bedding, Pa, after visiting at the hcme of her parents MT and Mrs Frederick Quick of Atwood street.
 Miss Mary Holleran has returned to Bridgeport after a two weeks va cation at the home of her parents Mir and Mrs John Holleran on Wood ruff avenue.
 Mrs Harvey McCrone and daugh- ter Natalie are visiting at the home Of Mrs A. A. Richards on Main street
 Miss Muriel Magee of Porter street and Miss Anna Case of Nova Sco- tia Hill road have returned to their studies at Vermont University in Burlington, Vt.
 Miss Mary Brida of Echo Lake road entered the nurses training school at the Waterbury hospital yes terday.
 MT and Mrs Alfred Roy Jr have returned to their h, me in Putnam m after spending the past few days with MT and Mrs Alfred Roy. Sr. on Echo Lake road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
Prospective Citizens
 Attend Meeting

Headed by Superintendent of Night Schools Thomas J. Condon, the class in naturalization which will petition for citizenship papers this month in the court of common pleas, last night attended the eg- ular meeting of the board of alder men. The aldermanic chamber was filled to capacity by the prospective citizens of the United States, prac- tically every country of note being represented in the gathering.
 The men listened attentively to Mayor Frank Hayes read his annual message. MT Condon explained that he had the men visit the board meeting so that they might become acquainted with the manner in which public business is conducted.
 Te meeting of the aldermen was brief and aside from the acceptance of the mayors message the alder men did nothing else except form ally vote to permit Sunday afternoon performances in the local theaters. Attorney Marcus Weisman, repre- senting the Palace, Strand and State theaters. was present. No opposi- tion was voiced to the petition, how ever
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
Early Losses Were Sup- planted - There Were Very Few Features and Advances Were GOvern= ed By Special Develop mentS
BY ELMER C. WAIIZER (Cnitcd Press Financial EditOr)

New York, Jan. G.-UP) The advance in the stock market, which was ushered in with the new year was resumed to-day after consider able selling of a corrective nature had been absorbed throughout the morning dealings.
 Early losses of one to two points were replaced by gains nearly as large by mid-afternoon. although speculative interest was light and no disposition was made to bid up prices. Trading activity fell off from recent levels.
 There was comparatively little fea- ture to the dealings and prices were governed by special developments. Rubber shares were decidedly wea k following announcement of a reduc- tion in Canadian prices on tires and fears of similar reductions in this country. Goodyear fell off more than 3 points and recovered part of the loss later.
 The main body of stocks was in- fluenced somewhat by advices that many leading corporations and rail roads were increasing their working forces but this factor failed to stim- ulate any heavy buying. Another source of satisfaction was the con- tinued rally in bank stocks and the DtlteT tone Tn tnc pond market, sum ulated by ease In money conditions Gains of fraction to more than point each were general at mid afternoon in shares like steel com mon, American Can. General Elcc- tric. Montgomery Ward. General Electric, Westinghouse Electric and Auburn.
 The latter moved in a compara lively marrow range following it's recent cratic behavior. After run ming up several points in the early dealings, Auburn fell back to its pre- vious level and again moved upward. Bendix Aviation was another firm spot in the automotive division but motor shares in general made little progress in either direction United Aircraft again responded to pool op- erations.
 Copper shares made mild response to action of American Smelting's di- rectors in declaring the regular quar- terly dividend of $1. while expected, the action was reassuring and small
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
Another Boy in
 Sled Accident Seriously Injured Yester= day and Removed to
 the Hospital

Kenneth Betts. 6. son of Mir and Mrs John w. Betts of S7 Irvington avenue was painfully injured late yesterday afternoon while sliding near his home. The youngster was injured in the afternoon and at g o'clock in the evening when his con ditiOn became serious he was rush. ed to the Waterbury hospital. The child suffered a rupturcd spleen. His condition today was considered rather serious.
 The little lad was thrown from his sled when he collided with a rock.
 John Finlay, 5, of Willow street, who sustained q fractured skull when his sled collided with the score board in Fulton Park a few eve nings ago. was reported much inn proved today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
EARLY TRADING.

New York, Jan 6.-UP)-Further proIit-takins operations reduced prices of the majority of stocks on the stock exchange at the opening to-day.
 Leaders were down fractions to a point with U. $. Steel at l41% off < American Telephone 1S2M off X: Radio 13H off h; Texas Corporation 34H off A Electric Power 43A off F. and Bethlehem Steel 52A off R.
 Railroad shares were firm, their strength being a feature of an othei wise lower market. Pennsylvania continued it's rise of yesterday reach ing 6O& up A while New York Cen tral rose K to l1S%.
 Goodyear was the weak feature oi the rdbbers dipping to 42M after opening at 42% off B.
 Motor shares continued to ease of on profit akins. Nash lost x to 2a. General Motors A to 36h: and Ye'- low Truck X to 1Oh. Packard, an exception. frmcd up X to 9%.
 Packing shares were steady t' firm, profiting by the modification ,,f the packers consent decree to tn" extent of permitting the packers to enter wholesale distribution of unre : lated products such as groceries.
 During the early trading move : ments were irregular. U. $. steel eased tc 14l F., while American Can and Westinghouse Electric firmed uE American Smelling rose fractionallN as traders anticipated declaration Of the regular dividends at the meetin'; of directors to-day.
 Trading volume was light.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
Grants NOlle in
 Wiegand Case
Hunter, Charged With Per= jury, Proves Self
 Innocent

Fred Wiegand went out hunting in Southbury last fall and was charged with perjury when the game warden came upon him later in the day. He was not charged with hay ing fabricated concerning his catch, as is usually the case with huntsmen. but instead, because he allegedly made false statements in securing his hunting and fishing license. These facts were made known by Prosecuting Attorney William J. Larkin. Jr, in recommending nolle of the charge, in the January crim- inal term opening session in the common pleas court this morning. Judge Harry J. Beardsley granted the nolle.
 According to the facts as related by Prosecutor Larkin, Wiegand went to the town clerks office in South bury last September and answered the girl clerks questions prelimin- ary to rhe granting of the license. As he was hunting through the woods, the game warden came upon Wiegand and asked him for his license. Wiegand exhibited the but ton and returned to his car for, the license. which was also exhibited to the warden. The warden asked Vie gand if he were q voter in the town of Southbury. to which the accused replied in the affirmative. The warden looked up the registrar of voters record and allegedly did not find Wiegand's name on the list. He then placed the perjury charges against the accused.
 Prosecutor Larkin stated that Wiegand had placed his name on the voting list and both tne justice who tried the case and the game warden were members of the board of registration. Wiegand was fined in the Southbury court but he ap- pealed to the common pleas court in Waterbury. Investigation revealed that Weigand's name was On the list and that he voted in Southbury in october. Prosecutor Larkin then recommended the nolle which was ranted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
GOVT PUZZLED
 ABOUT CENTRAL
 AMERICA EVENTS
Nicaragua, Guatemala and Panama Are Tangles That Congress Must Dis= cuss in Some Way
By JOSEPH H. BAIRD United Press Stan COrrcsDOntlen,

United Press Stan Correspondent )
 Washington. Jan 6-UP)-Three distinct problems arising from DO. litical disturbances in central Amer ica compelled serious study to-day by the state department. They in- volved marine occupation of Near agua and the status of the new re- gimes in Guatemala and Panama.
 Secretary StimsOn had before him a senate resolution passed yesterday, requesting that all communications and documents connected with ma tine activities in Nicaragua be sub mittcd to the senate. It was indi- cated all papers would be surren- dered save those whose publication might be incompatible with the public interest,".
 Meanwhile, two recent clashes between marines and Nicaraguans, in one of which eight Americans were killed, again compelled the department to consider it's future policy in Nicaragua. Stimson, in reply to questions, said the United States never had stated fiatly how long it would supervise Nicaraguan elections or keep troops there. He recalled that this government, dur ing the Coolidge administration, had indicated to Nicaragua it would be guardian of the ballot-box there at least through the presidential elec- tion of 1882.
 Recent bloodshed apparently is stimulating new demand by liberal groups that marines be withdrawn from Nicaragua. One petition to this effect was sent to President Hoover by the Women's Interna- tiOnal league. A resolution asking the president for immediate with drawal of the marines was intro- duced yesterday by Senator King, dem, Utah, but was tabled by the senate.
 The state department is still studying conditions in Panama and Guatemala, where recent revolu- tions have brought new regimes into power. The department thus far has withheld recognition of Reina Andradc, who was made provisional president by the Guatemalan assem- bly after Baudilio Palma and Man uel Orellana had held power briefly.
 It appeared likely the recognition issue would not arise in connection with the new regime in Panama. Dr Ricardo J. Alfaro, Panaman minister to the United Sttaes and Presidential designate of the Pan aman supreme court, told neWSpa- permen yesterday recognition was not at stake. He contended his succession to the post of the deposed President Arosemena would be con- stitutional.