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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21
ARMY CORPORAL
 BREAKS RECORD
 BY TAKING BRIBE
Good Marks for Is Years, Then He Allowed Pris- Oner to Escape on Money Deal

New York. Sept 21.-CUP)--An army corporal who had an excel lent record for IS years and won decorations for bravery in the world war was awaiting court mar tial to-day after confessing that he had allowed a convict to es- cape from Governors Island for bribe of $4O3.0OO he expected to get and didn't.
 The corporal, Alfred G. BraI, was in charge of the disciplinary barracks on the island. He told federal secret service agents he had permitted Umberto Bianchi, Russian physician and lawyer, to leave the island after confederates of the prisoner, held as a member of an alien-smuggling ring, had given him $3,000 and letter of credit for $400.000. The letter of credit, detectives said, was forged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21

possibility was admitted that par liament might be dissolved and the government carried on by orders in council, semi -dictatorial powers by which the government is now rushing its economy measures through parliament.
 David Lloyd George, liberal lead CT who was silent during the for nation of the national government although he directed liberal poli- cies from a sick bed, made his first public utterance in weeks in con- nection with suspension of the gold standard. He said
 If the nation remains steady and united We shall pull through all right. Our resources are quite adequate to meet the situation but a factional fight amongst ourselves at this juncture would be unpa- triotic lunacy.
 "A mere threat has precipitated this second and graver crisis. Brit ish common sense, if given the chance, will find it's way out.'
 The words "the mere threat were taken to mean recent de. mands for dissolution of parlia. ment and holding a general cleo tion, which liberal leaders oppose unanimously, on the ground that the nation remains too rear the brink of financial disaster.
 The labor party, official opposi- tion of the national government since it busted Ramsay MacDonald as it's leader. voiced its support o1 the suspension through Arthur Henderson who replaced MacDon- aid as chief.
 The government appeared to be assured of immediate passage o, the measures which will be applied immediately to prevent abuses 1T sterling speculation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21
Bank Of England In
 Desperate Action
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 York held hurried conferences check the st effects which they anticipated because ot general lack of knowledge of the situation
 Leading bankers here did believe the situation serious so m as this country concerned America according influential banker has only about S5O0OO000 credit England aside from the recent Bank of England which payable Amer- can gold dollars This of compared with the huge short America Germany he Sad
 Brokers and anticipated the and made ppar- ation for week. The stock market in New fork declined sharply last week traders discounted effects ot temporary suspn sioa of the gold standard
 The situation that for the time being England Will Sus- pend British Empire the gold parity fixed Tn resumed after suspension during the World obligations foreign countries con- traeted on gold the gold when they fall due
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21
Believes Present
 Issue Of Pledge
 Cards The Last
Distribution Among Business Houses of City Con- tinues With Hearty Cooperation Evident Di- rector Says-Wants $4,OOO More Weekly Than Year Ago

that the pledges now being signed will be the last ones asked of the people of. Waterbury. He added that he figures that by spring con- ditions throughout the country and the world will have shown such tremendous improvements that further unemployment reliaf will be unnecessary after May l, 1892.
 However, he explained, this is only his expression of opinion and his most earnest wish. Today he took occasion to thank those who have already turned in their new pledge cards. The present cards expire on october 1st and the new ones will take up where the old ones leave off and continue through the fall and winter until the spring arrives with, in MT liar ris' opinion, much better business conditions. ....
 Waterbury has made such a splendid showing in the other drives and with this possibly the last one, MT Harris said, he hopes that the great record established, which has been earning the praise of the entire nation, will not fall behind at this time, ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21

Industrial concerns, business houses, mercantile houses and other miscellaneous places had been completely canvassed up to noon hour today by the committee working under the direction of Chairman William M. Harris se- curing pledges to the unemploy- ment relief fund effective from October 1st to May 1st. Chairman Harris stated today that the woik K of distributing the pledge cards has progressed eXcellently and that the show of cooperation from those working has been very good.
 Tomorrow he plans to continue the distribution of cards in other places and during the rest of the week, Mir Harris explained, the drive will be aimed at the obJec- tive of gaining names and places never before listed on the relief funds records.
 This latter action is necessary in view of the fact that it is estimated that $4,OO0 more, weekly, will he needed during the coming winter to take care of the unemployed than was received last winter.
 Mir Harris said that he has hopes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21
WATERBURY WOMAN
 GRANTED DIVORCE

Mrs Thelma Fava McDonough was granted a divorce from Leo McDonough on grounds of deser- ton at the New Haven superior court session on Friday. Mrs Me Donough lives in Waterbury. but her ex-husband lives in Rutland, Vt. They were married November 27, 1923. The desertion was al- legged to have taken place on Oc- tober 20, 1927. Custody of their daughter. was given the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21

According to a leading American barker the effects of the move will be more marked in England than anywhere else. With the certain degree of imitation that is likely to ensue, he said, "even though limited in extent, the ten- dency of prices will be to rise This may result in a temporary in- crease of business activity there, although wages will probably be held down."
 The present crisis came about through heavy withdrawals of foreign credits from the Bank of England. The official statement issued by the British government suspending the fold standard stated these withdrawals amounted to around $1,O00, 100000.
 "Runs' on the Bank of England began last July 25 when gold to the amount of s145, 5,500,0OO was withdrawn from the bank in a few days. The gold reserves were de- pleted to the legal minimum.
 Gold withdrawals continued, most of the metal going to the Bank of France joined with the New York Federal Reserve banks in extending credit of S25O,OOO,- 900 to stabilize the pound sterling.
 On August "A, the labor gov ernment gave way to coalition headed by J. Ramsay Macdonald. A short time later another credit from Paris and New York was ar ranged. This one amounted to s4OO, 100000. Most of the $200,- 900, 900 advanced by America had been used up in efforts to peg the pound. it was reported.
 Inasmuch as France had taken part in the credit to maintain the pound, that country discontinued its policy of gold withdrawals However, smaller countries, notably Holland, Sweden and Argentina continued to take gold on such a scale that the withdrawals sapped the strength of the Bank of Eng land and it was finally compelled to suspend temporarily the gold basis.
 The section of the gold stand ard act suspended reads as fol- lows:
 'eThe Bank of England shall be bound to sell to any person who makes demand in that behalf al the head office of the bank during office hours of the bank, and pay the purchase price of 3 pounds 17 shiIlings 10 1-2 pence (about $l9) per ounce troy of gold of the standard of fineness prescribed fol gold coin by the coinage act oi 1870. but only in the form of bars containing approximately 4Oe ounces troy of fine gold"
 Suspension of this clause means that gold shipments from the Bank of England will cease al once.
 TO bolster up her reserves, the Bank of England raised its dis count rate from 4 1-2 to pei cent effective to-day.
 To prevent heavy selling of stocks the London stock exchange re mained closed to-day. Berlin fol lowed the action of London ano all other European markets closed with the exception of Paris.
 The New oYrk stock exchange decided to remain open but re- strictions were placed on short sell ing to prevent collapse of values This action was taken because many professionals were thought to be planning to take advantage ol the bad psychological condition en- rendered by the British suspen- sion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21
.. .m0 bumb00ZAm' Mb0ut MAt!!"

OURE! When a word fits, you know itl Satisfy just fir CHESTERFIELD. A smoker picks up package, and he likes its neat appear ance-no heavy inks or odors from ink. Thar satisfies him.
 Then he examines a Chesterfield. It is we'll filled; it is neat in appearance; the paper is pure white. And that satisfies him.
 He lights up. At the very first puff he likes the flavor and the rich aroma He decides that it kastes beney-neither raw nor over-sweet; just
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21
KIWANIS CLUB TO
 MEET AT COUNTRY CLUB

The Kiwanis club session this week. will be held at the Water bury Country club instead of at the Hotel Elton. There. will be 22 golfers from the New Haven Xii wanis club in attendance and will battle the local Kiwanians.
 This Is the annual contest be- tween the two clubs and are al- ways hard fought. Kiwanians have been practicing for some time in anticipation of the event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21
HIGH HONOR FOR
 WILLIAM B. BASSETT

Appointment as honorary secre- tary of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to represent the in- stitute in this district has been given to William H. Bassett, metal lurgica1 manager of the Ameri- can Brass company. In this capac- ity. MT. Bassett will consult with prospective students and give them assistance in determining their qualifications for scinetific or en- gineering education.
 Scotland has many labor dis puteS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21
HARRIS SEES PROSPERITY BY SPRING
Thieves Visited
 Grocery Store
Broke Into Cruess & Sons
 on Highland Avenue

The store of Frank T. Cruess and Sons at 573 Highland avenue was burglarized during the night. The visited netted some young sters $1.96 in change. Entrance was gained to the store through a cellarway. The police attribute the work to some young lads. who have been reported missing from home.
 The names of three youngsters were given to the police last eve ming. This morning one of the missing trio returned home. One night out was sufficient for him. He slept in shed and was glad to return to parental discipline by re- turing home. The police were looking for his two pals today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21
necessity of tightening of the

necessity of a tightening of the American governments belt against increases in appropriations.
 In this situation Mir Hoover will appeal to the American Legion to hold up his hands and put country before self as its members did in 1917.
 The train schedule was changed enroute to bring Mir Hoover into Detroit just in time to reach Olym- pic hall by noon. The revised schedule allowed him only two hours in Detroit, requiring his de- parture immediately after his ad- dress. Mrs Hoover remained be- hind. All social functions were ruled out of the program for him. It was strictly a business appear ance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21
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pleasing and satisfying.
 Then he learns it is milder. That's another way of saying that there is nothing irritating about it. And again he's sahgGedl
 Satisfy-they've gof to satisfyl The right to- baccos, the CHESTERFIELD kind. cured and aged, blended and cross-blended, to kasfs that's right. Everything that goes into CHESTER FIELD is the best that money can buy and that science knows about. CHESTERFIELDSd do compkts job of it. They SahigTi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21
BY WEBB MILLER '..ss~.l Esrass Stan COrrcsDOndent)

London, Sept 21--(UP)-In a a,a matic attempt to stem the flow of roid from England and save the val,,e of the pound sterling, the British parliament was prepared fo-dav to pass Legislation ratifyins the national governments decision For for suspending the gold standard temporarily. - o,osos sor fhe day while the government ,,1an was rushed through parlia'
 An increase in the bank of Eng ,and hank rate from I l-z per rrnf to 6 per cent intended to at. fracf pold to the London market or af least prevent The sontmued
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21
PASTOR IS DEAD

Dublin, N. H., Sept 21-UP)-
 The Rev Lucius H. Thayer, 73, of Newton, Mass. formerly for 38 years pastor of the North Congre- gational church, Portsmouth. died at his summer home yesterday. He was a native of Westfield. Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21
WEARS HAT 30 YEARS OLD

Mayville, Wis, (UP)-A hat made 30 years ago by Mrs Mall wina Dreger. retired Mayville milliner, is still being worn by the woman for whom it was made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21

Montreal, Sept 21.-(UP)-The governing committee of the Mon- treal Stock Exchange decided at a meeting this morning that the sit uation brought about by England : tepmorary abandonment of the gold standard did not warrant sus- pending operations and that trad ing would go on as usual.
 The committee stipulated, how ever. that under the circumstances no stock might be sold under the price prevailing at the close on Saturday-this until further no tice,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21

statement saying:
 we find it neither necessary nor advisable to close the ex- change
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-07
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

TODAY.
Meeting. Spanish Club Of George
washington University. George Wash
ington University, Building *" S:15
pm.
Card party, Congenials, 324 East Cap
itol street, 8 pm.
Dinner. Edward Douglas White Club,
Georgetown University, Mayhower Ho-
tel, 8 pm.
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INVENTOR OF TENNIS
EQUIPMENT IS DEAD
Ebert Carson Hoover. 80, Ardent
Student Of Game, Loses Long
Battle for Health.

Ebert Carson Hoover, 80, q pioneer
in the development of silk strings for
tennis racquets, died yesterday after
long illness. He was vice president and
treasurer OF the Hoover Bros. Sporting
Goods Co., 1919 wisconsin avenue.
An ardent tennis fan. Mr.. Hoover had
spent much time in promotion Of the
game. He held several patents on de-
velopments in silk racquet strings and
the company. which he operated with
his brother, Irwin c. Hoover, also man
ufactured synthetic strings OF silk for
musical instruments.
Mr.. Hoover formerly was connected
with Spalding's, but in 1920 left that
firm to operate a sporting goods store
on Fourteenth street. His experiments
with silk strings began in 1924 and in
1927 he sold his retail store to William
o.. Shreve and associates and moved to
1919 Wisconsin avenue. where the firm
began a large-Scale manufacture of silk
strings. 1t became the second largest
manufacturer Of these strings in the
United States.
Mr.. Hoover was lifelong resident
Of Washington and son of Mr. and Mrs.
James c. Hoover of $50 Rhode Island
avenue. Besides his parents, he is sur
vived by his widow, Mrs. Nellie Eu-
genia Hoover: his brother and q son,
Ebert J. Hoover years old.
Funeral services will be conducted to-
morrow afternoon at O'Clock from w.
w. Chambers funeral home, 1400 Chaplin
street.
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Marriage Licenses.

Frederick A; RATIO. 81, and Ruth Waters,
- RAYMOND Burch. 10, and Mary !aiskn,Nn,
Leo j. walshe. 90. this city. and Dorothy
E e mecaSe' Saws 49, Chevy Chase Nd Rev.
AH WiIbnr II. Amos. 81, and Grace G. Hough.
q. both Of Riverdale, Nd; judge Robert T..
Nathaniel s. Clifford. a. Milton. Mass.
Charles E Lee. "a. and lillian Goodes ~;
Rev J. .tcWsFd Graham.
10: Rev Sylvester G. BlackIedge.-
Roy w. Pryor. 20, and Inez L. Reid, IA
Maxey i; Sims a. Fairfax; Vs. ana Eye Eve
John c. McAuline. 4e, Altoona. Pa, and
Alpharetta Mainhart. IS, Mechanicsburg,
Pa; Rev. william Pierpoiat.
Lewis I. Butler. rs. and Elsie M. Wilhams.
90, both of Richmond, Va; Rev. John G..
William p. Donohue. so. and Gussie NJ.
Shelbourne. a. both of Baltimore, Nd; Rev,
Lf Phiip Bern aTn Ii. and Fannie Bril-, 49,
Rufus Il. Hankins, ss. ami Irpz L. Brad
Robert @. Wright. IS. and Louise wilson,
Harry P. Beverage. al, Anacostia. D. c..
and Mary Z. Gray, 10, Athens Ohio; Rev.
Thpmes 8. Moran, q. shamokin. Pa; and
Eiwood L. CuIbretn. 81. -zeblon. Ga. and
Dorothy G. J. Anderson, %, Richmond, Va;
Rev. Freeley Rohrer.
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THE WEATHER

District Of Columbia Showers to-
night, probably ending tomorrow morn
ing; somewhat cooler late tonight and
tomorrow; moderate shifting winds, be-
coming west or northwest.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tonight, probably
ending tomorrow morning; somewhat
cooler late tonight and tomorrow: mod
crate southeast and south, shifting to
west or northwest winds.
Virginia-Showers tonight, probably
clearing tomorrow morning; somewhat
cooler tonight and in east and central
portions tomorrow; moderate to fresh
southeast and south. shifting to west
or northwest winds tomorrow morning.
West Virginia-Mostly cloudy and
cooler. with showers in east portion
tonight; tomorrow fair, with rising
temperature,
Record for "a Hours.
Thermometer-4 pm, II; 8 pm, IS;
II midnight, So; 4 am, 81; 8 am, 81;
noon, 66.
Barometer-4 pm, 1921: g pm,
20. 95; IL midnight, 1894; 4 am, 20. 90;
am. 1894; noon. 1895.
Highest temperature, 10, occurred at
2:l5 pm. yesterday.
Lowest temperature, 81, occurred at
3 am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Highest, 95; lowest. 81.
Tide Tables.
Furnished by the United States Coast
and Geodetic Survey)
Today-Low tide, 6:22 am. and 6:54
pm; high tide, - pm.
TomorroW-Low tide, 7.lS am. and
TAT pm; high tide, 1885 am. and
1886 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose 5:04 am; sun sets
7:05 pm.
Tomorrow-sun rises sos am; sun
sets 7:06 pm.
Moon rises 1917 am; sets 9:2I am.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Rainfall.
Comparative figures of the monthly
rainfall in the Capital for the first four
months against the average Is shown
in the following table:
Average. 1881.
January -. 3.55 ms. January =. .l.56 ms.
February 1927 ms. February Il SO ms.
March. -. .3.75 ms. March. $50 ms.
April $50. 1927 ms. April LIB ms.
Record rainfall for the first four
months were:
January. 1882, 7.0o inches; February.
1884, 6.34 inches: March, 1891, S.84
inches; April, 1889, 913 inches.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-07
OLD RESIDENT DIES

Mrs. veilchen Michaelis Lived
Here 90 Years-Funera1 Tomorrow
Funeral services for Mrs. Veilchen
Michaelis, 80, will be held tomorrow
morning at 1890 o'clock at the chapel
of Frank Geier Sons, 1113 Seventh
street. Mrs. Michaelis, who died yes
terday, was the widow Of Abraham
Michaelis, and had been resident OF
Washington for SO years.
A native of Germany. Mrs. Michaelis
came to Washington when she was rs
years old. She is survived by a son,
Jonas A. Michaels. 5000 Eighth street.
with whom she lived until recently.
Burial will be in the cemetery OF the
Washington Hebrew Congregation.
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GEORGE S. BROCK DIES
OF BRAIN HEMORRHAGE
Prominent Lawyer and Lifelong
Resident of City Was Author
ity on Foreign Patents.

George Shepherd Brock, prominent
lawyer and lifelong resident of this city.
died here last night OF q cerebral
hemorrhage.
Mr.. Brock was the son of the late
Maj william @. Brock, at one time
superintendent of police in the National
CAPITAL.
For At years Mr.. Brock was associated
with the Arm of Mum & Co., patent
lawyers, and was in charge OF its
research department for many years. He
was a recognized authority on foreign
patent law and was specialist In Ger
man chemical infringement cases.
Born in this city in 1864, he was
graduated from the old Columbian Col
lege, now George washington Uni
versity, and from the National Law
School,
He was a charter member Of the old
Columbia Athletic Club and years ago
gained considerable fame at rowing. He
also helped organize the Analostan Boat
Club. He was a member OF the local
bar association.
Mr.. Brock Is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Lefty Morris Brock, and a son,
George s. Brock, jr.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed.
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BROsNAN, JOIN In sacred memory Of
fourteen years ago. MMfng 6T;Anlsa1IH;rrzs
BROWN, OLIVER 8. tribute of love to.
the sad but ever sweet memory Of our
Z. 1929.
There is some one who misses you sadly
There is some one who LONGS for you daily.
But tries 10 be brave and content.
Our hearts cannot tell how We miss ron,
FOR only God knows how We need ycu
" ''' NUNS doiDIs Sn And 0DnSoSRrs. q
orate the love and Devotion Of our 6sioTs6
on two years ago Today. May =. is7S.
His absence but draws US the nearer.
Between US there hangs but . thread.
To us there could be no one deareri 4.
w Mf fSsi 9' k it, A fifhEn H. 1 Sao SSas
03 sSs sEYA I q EvA 2s sH' o & s2V;
passed inso the rec, realm above forr years @Eo
Loved in life, remembered in death.
JENKINS. MARY; n remsnhEgsHnee Of our
R T. isso. TINS lie one GEAR ago '00A'' NAY
2y.r so' one tgO Eavss |. E ssI:d:
place Is vacant in our hearts and honass
ET That HnR sysT SAP g fl neaauoHrxRs 10.
EITTo, MARGARET SARAH AND An
LANGFoRD, GEORGE 3. In sad but loving
remembrance of my beloved son, GEORGE
b. LANGFORD, who died four years age
today, May 7, 1877. tfc.e-
Deep in my heart his memory hes
Since last we saw his sweet face.
And. oh, how hard IT. was for Us 70 part.
Mother loved you, but God loved you lest.
HIS LOVING MOTHER AND FATHEher
SISTERS AND BROTHER.
MARSHALL. wILroRD. , In loving m NrsCsr
father, WuFORD MARSHALL. who oe-
parted this life eight years ago scdaS'
May 7, 1928.
Gentle husband gentle father.
Who was so kind and true. asC
Resting now in peace with Jesus
Fondly we remember YOU
SHEA. MARIA In sad but loving remsm-
hrance Of my beloved mother, MARIA
sHEk. who departed this life thirty-ons
shA--As 49, fnAN
Her bGE;yoTED DAUGHTER. MARIA
. SMITH, I. MARIE. In sad but loving re~
rnennbra nce OF our dear wife and moener.-
u MARIE SMITH. who died uve years
ago today, May 7, 1925.
we cannot forget you--no, We never VIII;
we loved you then. we love you stih.
Your memory Is aS fresh to-day
AS In the hour you passed away.
HUSBAND AND CHnQENH. y
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J. FRANK O'MEARA DIES

Funeral services for J. Frank O'Meara
II, who died yesterday, will be held at
$50 O'Clock Saturday morning at MS
home, 7o5 Ninth street northeast.
Services will then be held at Holy Name
Church, where high mass will be cele-
brated at o'clock Burial will be in
Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Mr.. OMeara, a lifelong resident OF
this city, had been retired from bust
ness for some time. He was formerly
in the bottling business here with his
brother. He was member OF the
Irish American Union. Two sons and
seven daughters survive, besides his
widow, Mrs. Amelia O'Meara.