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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28

state department dispatches throw no light on the situation. "On what basis, then, does he fly into such fulminatio as re- ported by the Associated Press? {? If a man in Mir Stimson's respon- sible position loses his head at such critical moment as the pre- sent. the consequences would be grave indeed"
 "Mr Stimson's statement, if the Associated Press quoted him cor- rectiy, shows that he was misin- formed in manner and also in matter. It contains serious accusa- tions against Japan and her mo- tives.
 "The Japanese government is expected to make a public state ment refuting all these accusa- tions after referring the matter to Ambassador Debuchi at Washing formation. Meanwhile we wish to point out the strong points calling for immediate denial.
 "Mr Stimson Is quoted as saying that Japan expressed regret, and said that such events would not happen again, each time an ad- vance was made in Manchuria. That is quite misleading. Japan has never expressed regret to anybody for actions forced on her by sheer necessity of self preservation nor can she ever promise not to act in self defense agian.
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Japan fingered Over Statements Made By
 Secretary Stimson
Associated Press Dis- patches From Washing ton Gave StimsOn Credit for Some Very Un-Dip- lOmatic Assertions - Japan Hints That Stim- son Lied
JAPAN HOLDS OFF
 CHINCHOW ATTACK
BY MILES w. VAUGHN II,;ted press Staff CorresDondcnt

BY MILES w. VAUGHN United Press Staff Correspondent
 Tokio. November 28 = (UP) - The foreign office bitterly de- nouneed Secretary of State Stimson today for comments on Japan's ae- tions in Manehuria attributed to him in press dispatches from Wash ington, and called for an imme- diate denial of his alleged state ments.
 In its vigorous statement based on Washington dispatches from agencies other than the United Press, the foreign office accused Stimson of misleading statements, among them the charges that Japan intended to take all of Manchuria, and that the Japanese army in Manehuria. was running amuek.
 The foreign office said that if Stimson had been quoted correctly. he had made serious accusations against Japan and her motives.
 "Tbe Japanese government is- expected to make public a statt ment refuting all these accusations after referring the matter to Ann bassador DeBuehi at Washington, and securing more accurate infor- nation" the foreign office state ment said.
 Meanwhile we wish to point out the strong points attributed to MT Stimson calling for immediate denial" ..
 The foreign office said Stimson's alleged statements that Japan had expressed regret and had said that such events would never happen again each time an advance was
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DEAD MAN FOUND AT
 0AKvILLE
Unknown Man Discovered Lying Near Railroad Tracks Off Falls Avenue Dog First Attracted Attention to the Man

The body of an unidentified man was found this morning at S:30 o'clock lying beside the railroad tracks off Falls avenue. near Oak vile. A dog owned by Raymond Wichelis of Lilac avenue discover ed the corpse and it's barks attract ed the attention of its owner. The man apparently feel asleep and died of exposure. It Is expected that the medical authorities will find that he froze to death.
 The deceased was a man about 55 or 60 years of age. The shoe on his left foot was built up in spe- cial manner indicating that that member was shorter than the right leg.
 From all indications the un- known man lay down beside the track and went to sleep. His cap rested under his head.
 Medical Examiner Dr Edward H.. Kirschbaum and Coroner John T.. Monzani were notified by the police. Sergeant George Chatfield and Patrolmen Jerry Hunihan and John McWeeney conducted an ir- vestigation for the police depart ment.
 It was suspected by the author ities that the deceased was a pos- sible inmate of the city's home at BroOkside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
THEY STAR IN DRAMA
 OF DEATH
Robert An1es and Ina Claire Were to Decide on Dual Stage Role But Ames Is Dead and Mys= tery ShrOuds Death

New York, November 28 -OP) - Robert Ames, AZ, and Ina Claire, stage and screen stars, and off-stage sweethearts, had set to- day for a decision on whether they would appear together in the only roles of projected Broadway drama.
 They were cast instead in the leading parts of drama of life and death, Ames dead under mys- terious circumstances with an au- topsy set for today in New York; Miss Claire prostrated by grief in Hollywood.
 Ames came east last Tuesday from the coast where he had been linked romantically with Miss Claire, the former wife of John Gilbert. He had conferred with Tom Van Dyke on the latter's play, Interview" and was enthusiastic over its possibilities. Miss Claire, 1t was understood, was not so en- thusiastic.
 Success of the couple in the film play, "Rebound," was believed to have led to their consideration as the stars of Interview"
 Ames' body was found by a chambermaid in the hotel Delmon- leo several hours after the actor had died. Dr Eugene Marcovici, the hotel physician, said death re- suited from 8 bladder hemorrhage.
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GOLD WEATHER IS HERE WITH RUSH
 THIS MORNING
Thermometers Took Great f Drop and Alcohol Is in
 Demand By the Auto
 Men

The thermometer took a terrific drop during the night and this morning rested under the freezing point. The Democrat recording thermometer showed 28 degrees at 8 o'clock just five degrees under freezing which marked q danger signal for automobile drivers in regard to frozen radiators. The sun shone clearly making the morn ing bright and cheerful even though 1t was q trifie cold. It is ideal weather for the Yale-Prince- ton classic in the New Haven Bowl this afternoon.
 Gasoline stations report q tre- mendous sale of alcohol. Many motorists. anxious to avoid the pos- sibility of q frozen radiator. are taking precautions to-day. The fall of snow yesterday was not dis- slpated by the sun which was not warm enough this morning to melt N. Hence automobiles were still scrowned" with the snow cap and line roofs of houses stiii had tlse White cap on. To-day's weather. according to tho weather man will be fair but . light rain is promised eor to-moErOWh ... ..-.-....-.--
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
MRS ELIZABETH BERG WILL LIVE
 ON AS WOMAN

New Haven, Conn, Nov 2S-(UP) The great psychiatrists of Yale's Institute of Human Relations have failed to help Mrs Elizabeth" Berg, a man who has believed him self female since childhood and he will be permitted to live his strange, distorted life in woman's dress. 1t was learned to-day.
 Berg was arrested on complaint of Mrs Edward G. Buckland, wife of the chairman of the board of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad, when he persist ed in his efforts to obtain employ ment as a pastry cook in Mrs Buckland's home. After police questioning he revealed that he had posed as a member of the opposite sex since childhood. His mother wanted a girl" he told police.
 After A years as a woman, Berg was unable to shed the female psy- chology, even with the subtle as- sistance of the experts in mental maladjustments at Yale's institute.
 "Send me to jail" Berg pleaded in city court. 'If you release me I'll go right out and become a wo- man again."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
HAMMER SLAYER MADMAN WAS TAKEN TO SPEAKEASIES BY
 GUARD AND MADE ESCAPE

Beacon, N. r., Nov 2S-UP)- A madman. convicted for a Brook lyn hammer murder IS years ago, was at large to-day. after an al- legged trip to speakeasy and a party with his keeper. Frederick Netcher. the maniac. was taken from Matteawan and abetted fin cs- caping by a guard. it was charged. The attendant was alleged to have taken Netcher on tour of speak easies before permitting him to stroll away. The escape and the consequent charges came to light with the prosecution of Alfred Chabot. Matteawan guard. in court here. Chabot was held in $2,500 bail for hearing Wednesday.
 The maniac was last seen sun day night with tho guard. Afhdavlts state that Netcher was seen dis playing Q large roll of bills and that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
WILLIAM PACANO
 IS UNDER ARREST
 FOR AUTO CRASH
Several People Injured 7at Cherry and Walnut StreetsPagano Skip- ped Out After Accident

A borrowed car figured in an automobile accident last evening al the intersection of Cherry and Wal nut streets and supplied sufficient evidence later to lead to the arrest of William Pagano. 23, of 2S4 Orange street on the charges of operating a motor vehicle without a license and with evasion of re- sponsibility. It is alleged that Pa gano was the operator, of the ma chine which struck and injured Walter Rozensky, 22. of 85 Wood bine avenue and Miss Bessette, 20, of 15 Walnut street. Mrs. Anna Demorsky, 24. of 2S4 Orange street, a sister-in-law of Pagano. suffered 0 slight shock in the ex- citement and was also taken to St. Mary's hospital. The accused driv- CT was found about two hours at- CT the accident at the home of his father on Wood street. He denied the charge of evasion and claimed that he remained on the scene and assisted in placing Miss Bessette in another car. Supernumerary Po- llceman Jerry Kenney who was in the vicinity of Cherry and Wal nut streets about the time of the accident claims that Pagano did not stop.
 The machine involved in the &C., cident is registered in the name of Peter Chase of 11,515 Deming street, Detroit, Mich., a relative of Pagano, who is said to have bor- rowed the car to take his wife, Mrs. Demorsky and her mother for . ride. Rozensky. who suffered q severe head injury and Miss Bessette, who sustained a fractured wrist and numerous decorations. had only a few minutes previous to the accident left her home. Pagano consulted his attorney shortly before being arrested by Detective John Calvin and Super numerary Office Kenney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
INDIANS ARE NOT YET SAVED FROM
 THE BLIZzARDS

Manueltio, N. M., Nov. 28-UP) The season of Kishmus Yazhie brought terror and despair in place of traditional joy of the Navajo In- dians' Little Christmas" as 500 tribesmen faced death on the snow blocked Cerro Alto and Santa Rita Mesas.
 A great blizzard, long ahead of schedule, trapped the Indians dur ing the annual pinon nut harvest. It turned the customary Thanks giving to anguish and mourning.
 Members of almost every family in the big Navajo tribe are among the 500 who have dared death to guard their crop of nuts-which represent wealth to the Indians.
 Bitter cold weather. with tenn peratures of 25 degrees below zero, will, it is feared, take its toll among the poorly dressed tribesmen. Seven already have perished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28

he was seen later in Newburgh buying many rounds of drinks fin a speakeasy. Superintendent Kieb of Matteawan upon hearing these re- ports directed a search of all speakeasies in Orange county, be- lieving the madman might he hid ing in one. Early to-day no trace of Netcher had been reported and authorities believe he may have headed toward New York city.
 Since 1910 there have been at least a score of attempted breaks at Matteawan. One of the most sensa . tional was made by Harry K. Thaw. slayer of Stanford White. Thaw broke past guard, jumped into waising ssotor cas and escaped. Last year seven madmen overpow cred six guards and fled. They were recaptured in few days tn Brooklyn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
GREAT STRIKE IS EXPECTED SOON
 IN LANCASHIRE
Cotton Industry Will Be Affected and 5OO,0OO Workers May Be Out

Manchester. England, Nov. 28.- (UP).-A strike affecting 500,000 workers in the Lancashire cotton industdy appeared inevitable to- day after expiration of the present AS hour week agreement on Dec. 31. Trade union leaders had lit- tie hope of avoiding the strike on New Years day. The federation of master cotton spinners announce ed that the present agreement would be terminated at the end of the year and proposed an in- crease in working hours and an alteration in wages, said to envis- age q 55 1-2 hour week and a 12 1-2 per cent wage cut.
 Wages of cotton operatives al- ready have been cut 12 1-2 per cent. Labor leaders were prepared to resist the new cut to the ult- most.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
Scout Officials VOuch for This
 Hunting Story

shamokin, Nov 28 - GU. P.)- A rabbit raced toward the hunter. with hound dog in pursuit. The hunter fired both barrels at the rabbit which dashed between his legs.
 The poor marksman grabbed his gun by the barrel and swung from the shoulder. He knocked the rab- bit 15 feet. Bunny was killed in- stantly.
 w. E. Thomas and Charles Krebs vouch for the story. They were with the hunter. Thomas is a Boy Scout executive. Krebs is a scout master.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
REV. THOMAS CONLON RECIPIENT OF MORE
 DESERVING HONORS
Former Waterbury Boy Appointed Member of Washington Bicenten- nial Commission and a Member of the Catholic Literary Board of Gen. sor of the Archdiocese of New York
SPOKE TO 10000
 IN PHILADELPHIA

Two more honors of distinction have been given to the Very Rev Thomas Conlon, former Water recent honors have carried him member of the Washington Bi- centennial Commission and as a member of the Catholic Literary Board of Censors for the Archdi- ocese of New York. Only re- gently Father Conlon was named national director of the Holy Name societies of the United States and in this capacity last Sunday adressed gathering es- timated at 35,000 to 10000 in Philadelphia. Cardinal Dougherty and an impressive list of church dignataries were in attendance at the session.
 Father Conlon was selected by Cardinal Hayes for membership
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
MINE ORGANIZER HAD GIVEN ORDERS TO THE STRIKERS TO
 SHOOT SHERIFFS, SAID WITNESS

Mt Sterling. Ky. Nov 2s--(UP) John Lester. Evarts taxi driver indicted in the Harlan county ann turned states evidence and testified turned statesevidence and testified W. B. Jones. mine organizer, urged union members to shoot deputy sheriffs. Lester's testimony was of- fered by the state at yesterdays session of Jones' trial. Jones is the first of ten men charged with the murder of Deputy sheriff Jim Dan- iels to face jury. The witness described q meeting at which Jones addressed the union members. Les ter quoted Jones as saying:
 "Are we going to let the law come and arrest us7 Jim Daniels and Childress tsuperintonden of the Black Mountain mines, in- xolved in the labor wasA and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28

law will be here by morning and will be going to Harlan. Don't shoot at their damn bodies. because they are breast plated. Shoot at their damn heads"
 Each man was told to arm him. self with gun or ''sand rock, [" Lester said. and there was discus sion as to whether the fight with tho deputies should be in the woods. at the bridge or in the open." "Every man at the meeting had to hold up his hand" Lester testified. The only one who did not. he continued. was negro preach- CT who refused to "klIl a man." Lester's brother. Fred, also was a witness. He said not only Dansels and chiidress were marked for death, but Sheriff John Henry Blair and Judge D. c. Jones were included In the alleged plot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
FOUND WOUNDED ON LYNN ROAD
 AND MAY DIE

Lynn, Mass, Nov 2S-(UP)-Be- lieved to have been shot by gang sters, Joseph Vasi, 35, of Charles town, was found perhaps mortally wounded early to-day on the Lynn marsh road in Saugus.
 Though his only bullet wound was in the left leg it was feared at Lynn hospital that he would die from loss of blood.
 Vasi. bleeding profusely. was un- conscious when found by Police man Henry Robinson of Saugus. Later the victim regained con- sciousness but steadfastly refused to discuss the shooting.
 Authorities believed he might have been shot while running from an automobile in which he had been taken for ride.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
SMUGGLING RING FOR ALIENS HAS
 BEEN SMASHED

New York, Nov 2S-(UP)-The federal grand jury returned 31 in- dictments against IT persons, in- cluding two lawyers, three employ es of the United States immigration service and former secretary of the consul general of Portugal in connection with an alleged inter- national alien smuggling ring.
 Among those indicted were Har- old Van Riper, Washington attor- ney specializing in naturalization and Attorney Benjamin Fried
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Squirrel Dog
 Fooled Hunter
 and Freed Bear

Canton, Pa. Nov 2S - GU. P.)- Clyde Speary and his shepherd dog went hunting for squirrels.
 Speary sat down to wait for one to appear. He noticed his dog was excited. The dog picked up a scent, and trailed 1t over the top of a ridge. Speary followed. The dog had treed a bear.
 Speary and his dog went home with q bear instead of a squirrel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
By FREDERICK KUH Copyright 1881 by United Press !

Hailun, Manchuria, Nov s. General Chan-Shan, busted from control of Heilungk'ang province by the Japanese. with his muni- tions supply cut off, has set up headquarters here supported by the remnants of his army.
 Two weeks ago Ma commanded 30.000 men and said he would de- fcnd Tsitsihar "to the death" To- day he has not more than 10000 men left and admits that his future plans are indefinite.
 My future movements depend upon instructions from Marshal Chang Hseuh-Liang." Ma told the correspondent He obviously vas unable to offer further resistance
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GIRL WINS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

Oakland, Cal, Nov 28-(UP)-Frances Heritage James, 13 at the age when most girls are discardlng dols has been recognized violin and piano prodigy She has received threeyear scholarship at the Royal Conservatory in Stockholm because of her ability This award was direct result of winning place in the Uni versity of California symphony orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
BEATEN CHINESE GENERAL SPEAKS
 OF THE FUTURE
Ma Chan-Shan Has Only 10000 Troops of 30,. 900 That He Started Out With

Telegraph Editors Note: Frederick Kuh. United Press staff correspondent whose beats in Manchuria included the first interview with General Ma Chan-Shan, and eye wit ness descriptions from the Nonni river front during the Chinese retreat before Tsit- sihar, found General Ma at his headquarters at Tailun. Kuh's interview follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
HOLD ARREST RECORD

Memphis, Tenn, Nov 28-(UP)-Clnt Murray, the "most arrested" in Memphis whose police record for dsmeanors several sheets of docket records is assured holiday meals He recently sentenced to the county workhouse where he had turkey din ner Thanksgiving day and maybe Christmas The charge, as usual, was drunkenness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28

Biella, Italy, Nov 2S. (UP)- Eight men, including two priests, were given prison sentences to-day on charge of causing the collapse of the Catholic bank, Credito Biel- lese, with a loss of 53,000,000 ($2,- 734,80O.
 Giovanni Viola, attorney, and Umberto Sasselli and Giuseppe Cio-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
STRUCK AND DIED.

Berlin, Conn. Nov 2S-(UP) - Struck by an automobile near his home, William Wilson, 67. died at New Britain General hospital last night. Samuel Inturissi, New Britain, the driver, was arrested and held for trial in town court Tuesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
Late Bulletins
'CATOR MASCOT HUNT WARMTH

Loveland, Col, Nov 28-UP)-The Love!and fire department has two pets-Tom and Jerry, alligators The rigors of Colorado winters proved too much for Tom who departed on foot for the south Now Jerry has followed su and the remen are looking about TOT other mascots to spend the winter with them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
Eight Men Sentenced
 For Failure Of Bank

cala, accountants, were sentenced to six years and fined 10000 lire. Alessandro Gromo and Eugeno EBerk, priests, and Ferdindo" Bar bera, accountant, were sentenced to three years and 7.500 fine. Count Giovanni Riccardi and Quinto Aragnatti, an engineer. were sen fenced to IS months and fined G. 900 lire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
TEXAS CONSIDERS PRO TENNIS

Austin, Tex, Nov 28-(UP)-Indoor tennis matches between Bill Tilden and Vincent Richards have been proposed for this winter to the Chamber of Commerce here which in turn has referred the proposal to Winner Allison and University of Texas athletic officers Jerry Cargill of New York is promoting the plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
COMPANY BOOSTS OPERATIONS

Youngstown, O., Nov 28-(UP)-The Truscon Steel company has lifted operations at it's Cleveland plant to 50 per cent of capacity due to larger automobile factory schedules. The plant manufactures brake drums, au- tomobe frames running boards and other steel parts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
HOMELESS USED BAND STAND

Canon City, Col, Nov 28-(UP)-Itinerants are nothing if not resourceful Cold and without shelter and no money with which to purchase it, two families aggregatng 10 persons took up their residence in the abandoned band stand building here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
CLOCK SOUNDING HORN GUIDES

Muskegon Mich Nov 28-(UP)-Edward Mecher likes hunt deer alone But deer hunters often become lost Therefore Mecher invented clock which sounds his automobile horn every 30 minutes He plans to hunt within hearing distance of his invention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28
LEADER ATTENDS SCHOOL

Memphis, Tenn, Nov 28-lUP)-Mrs K. Brnkley Snowden Memphis social leader claims the title of grandmother of the art casses She is attending high school night classes here and records show she has a most perfect attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-28

Naro Sicily, Nov 28-IUP)-Pope Plus XI has sens his congratulations and best wishes to Canon Sal vatore Capzzi who recently celebrated his tooth birth day. The canon still continues his church work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-20

garet Ryan, Miss Frances Krucoh, Mr..
Gilbert Hall, Mr.. Winfree johnson, Capt.
A. J. Gore. Mr.. Abner Y. Leech, IT,;
Mr.. Louis I. Doyle. Mr.. Clarence
Charest, Mr.. Herbert Shepard and Mr..
Robert Considine.
Gen. William Z. Horton, chairman of
the Floor Committee for "Sweethearts
Of the Ages" Friday night at $3.50
O'Clock, in the willard ball rooms, has
completed partial list Of his commit
tee. for the dancing which will follow
the presentation Of the tableaux. The
list includes Mr.. William Bradley Will
lard, MI. George H. Calvert jr; Mr..
William Bowie Clark, Col. Rawson War
rem, Mr.. Fulton Lewis, Lieut.. James C..
White, Mr.. Herbert c. Hengstler, Col.
Wade II. Cooper, Col. John P. Hams,
Maj. Edward A. Keys, Mr.. Willoughby
| s. Chesley, Mr.. Humphrey Daniels, Mr..
William D. Cheatham, Col. Campbell
/ B. Hodges, Mr.. Douglas Bogart, Mr. H.
Prescott Galley, Mr.. William S. Hoge,
Judge Adolph Hoehling, Mr.. Fred Drum
Hunt, Mr.. 1ngham Mack, Mr.. w. Lat
inner Snowden, Mr.. w. Waverly Taylor,
Mr.. William Woodville, Mr.. Philip
Clark and Mr.. Julian Dickinson. Owing
to the demand for tickets for the event.
the committee has placed them on sale
at the Willard and the Shoreham.
Miss Rebecca e. Danner, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter N. Danner,
was married Saturday to Mr.. Robert
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-20

Gen. Gustav Orlicz-Dreszer has re-
turned to Washington from Detroit and
Chicago. where he has been for the
last two weeks. and Is in his apart
ment at Wardman Park Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-20

Col Joseph A. Atkins, U. S. A., has
come to Washington from Fort Ben
ming, Ga, where he is stationed, to
visit Mr.. and Mrs. David H. Blair in
their apartment at Wardman Park
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-20

bride: Mr. Paul May, brother-in-law of
the bride, and Mr.. Walter Berberich,
cousin of the bride.
The bride was gowned in a model of
antique satin, the bodice and sleeves of
old Chantilly lace. Her veil was of
cream tulle held by a cap of pearls and