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The Washington times., 1931-10-17
DIR. 4. A. StOckduIe
To Speak Tomorrow

At the First Congregational
Church, Tenth and G SITS. N. W.,
the minister, DR.. Allen A. Stock.
dale, will speak tomorrow morn.
ing at II o'clock on Dynamic
Truth" At the evening service,
at 8 o'clock, there will be a
union meeting of the Congrega-
tional churches of Washington
and vicinity.
The Washington times., 1931-10-17
AtOneMent Doctrine
Is Sermon Subject

Doctrine of Atonement" is the
subject of the LesSon-Sermon in
all the Churches of Christ,
Scientist, tomorrow. The Golden
Text is from John 1923:
"JOhn seeth Jesus coming unto
him, and saith, Behold the
Lamb Of God, which taketh
away the sin of the world"
The Washington times., 1931-10-17
TROUBADoURS TO PLAY

George Washington University
Troubadours will give their show
December 10. II and IL at the
Mckinley High School Audi
torium,. Second and T Streets
Northeast. -
The Washington times., 1931-10-17
TWO SERMON TOPICS

"Why I Desire to Die If God
Desires tt" is the subject of E.
Hez Sven, Sunday night, 8
o'clock, Centennial Baptist
Church. The II a. m. subject is:
The Cloud Christi"
The Washington times., 1931-10-17

ment opposing
resumption Of
American trade
with Russia as
serting that 80
long as Russia
is controlled by
the BolShevik
the question Of
trade is far
more political
than econom'
ic." He said:
There are
no export COM
mOditieS in
Russia worth
The Washington times., 1931-10-17
IN MEMORIAM

PATTERSON. BETTIE-In sad but Low.
and grandmother. BETTE PATTERSON
who departed this lifa one year ago to.
day. October II. 1880.
One year has passed since that sad day,
The one we loved was called away:
God took her home. it was His will.
But in our hearts she liveth still.
Gone but not forgotten.
Her loving daughters.
MRS. GEORGIA MURPHY,
MRS. MARY TOWNSEND.
And Grandchildren.
The Washington times., 1931-10-17

FOLLOWING Is the strth article
IN the series on "RuSSia Today"
By Raymond P. Brandt, OF the
Washington staff of the st. Louis
Post. Dispatch, tDlo has Just COM
pleted a 6,000-nIile journey
through the country.
The Washington times., 1931-10-17

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RAYMOND P. BRANDT

BY RAYMOND p. BRANDT
(COpyrlEht by st. Louis POst-Dispatch
and Distributed by Central Press
In 1921, President Hoover, who
had just become Secretary Of
Commerce, issued a formal state.
The Washington times., 1931-10-17

monday Colonel Cooper on
Russia and the United States)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
Frolic Is Biggest Y. {. Hit Euer Presented
 On Waterbury Stage
People Crowded Into Fox.PoIi Theater to Witness Three Perform ances and Came Away More Pleased and Snil- ing Than at Anything Ever Witnessed Before
TO BE PRESENTED .%
 THREE MORE DAYS

Ten thousand people damned their way into the Fox-Poli. theater yesterday and last night to witness the premiere presentation of the Waterbury Democrat "Frollic".
 They left the theater when the shows were over, vigorously prais. ing the talent of the revue's cast of Waterbury boys and girls. and wild iy acciaimlng the genius of Victor Hyde, who directed the produc- ton. 'e'
 Throughout the three full shows presented during the course. of the day, the theater was damned to its doors with as wildly enthusias- tic and sincerely .appreciative au- dience as ever attended the show ing of an amateur revue.
 The reception accorded the var ious specinlties and the brilliant production ensemble units as the show progressed was knowingly spontaneous throughout. but when the revue came to an end with its smashing military finale, the thea ter fairly rocked with applause. Every pair of hands in the thcater, 1t seemed, were being slapped to- gether as vigorously and as rre- qucntly as possible.
 Four Curtain Calls
 While the deafening roar of ap- plause continued. the sparkling blue curtain which had closed Tn on the revue, bringing the show to and end, was opened and closed at .p (Continued on Page 2D |
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
GERMAN TRADE
 BALANCE SHOWS
 IMPROVEMENT
October Report Was Larg- est of Any Month This Year Exports Exceed. ed the Imports

Berlin, Nov 1e.--(UPl-Ger- many's October trade balance was the largest of any month this year. exports exceeding imports by 512.- 900, 900 marks ($12i,600,0 ,000), in. ciuding 12S.000,0 900 marks pay ment on debts. against the Septem- Der excess of exports of s64.ooo,- 900 marks ($S6,S50.000). Exclud- ing debt payments, october ex- ports were 866. .000, 900 marks. against S12,000. 900 marks in Sep. tember: imports were 483, 100000 marks and 44S.000,000 marks, re- spectively.
 Increased October exports were attributed to increased sales of fin- ished goods, while the relatively smaller increase in exports was ac- counted for by the lower prices of raw materials. especially coal fol- lowing the decline in the price of the pound sterling which followed suspension of gold payments by England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
WIFE OF SHORT STORY WRITER
 TOOK HER LIFE
Dependency Over Illness of Her Mother Caused It, Says Husband Freder. iCk K. Buckley

Norwalk, Conn. Nov 16-(UP)- Despondency over the illness of her mother was believed by Fred erlck R. Buckley. short story writ CT, to have prompted his wife, the former Helen Curry of the stage. 10 commit suicide with his revolver as they motored home from party Sunday. Buckley told police she slipped the .45 calibre gun he al- ways carries from his coat pocket and put q bullet through her tenn pie before he could prevent her. Although Mrs Buckley Ia left hand cd, the bullet went through her right temple. Police expressed an opinion she shot with her right hand in order not to attract her husbands attention.
 Buckley, whc writes wiid-west stories and often wears cowboy dress, won the 0. Henry memorial prize for 1899 with his story. "The Gold Mounted Guns" His wife had appeared in supporting roles in several Broadway successes. in- cluding ''The Blue Flame" "com... mon Clay" and Mary Broome." They were prominent in the colony of artists and writers who live here and In WeHtport. Dr William ". McMahpA. medical examiver. gave verbal finding of suicide and said he would recommend to the cor oneF that no inquest De neius
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
FORMER MUSICAL COMEDY DANCER
 MAY BE INDICTED
Mrs Emily Roberts Cobb, Now in Hospital Accus- ed of Shooting Her Hus- band in Mansfield, Mass

Mansfield. Maas. Nov 16.-(UP) --District- Attorney William C. Crossley expects that the grand jury. not later than tomorrow night. will return an indictment charging Mrs Emily Roberts Cobb. 25, one-time musical comedy dan cer. with the murder of her hus- band.
 Justin L. Cobb. Jr, 31, jewelry manufacturer and bank presidents son, died Thursday of gunshot wounds in the head and neck. His wife. who has insisted he commit ted suicide, Is under treatment at a private hospital in Brockton for painful injuries she claims were suffered when her husband, in a drunken rage, threw her down. stairs.
 shortly before he died. Cobb pencilled q note accusing his wife ot shooting, according to authori- ties.
 An Important government wit ness may be Miss Margaret Davis. who resigned as the Cobb family maid little more than q hour prior to the fatal shooting. Police in- dicated to-day they might ques- tion an unnamed friend of the dead man regarding domestic con- ditions at the Cobb home here dur ing the past several months.
 The Rev Frank w. Alexander, Baptist pastor. said in his Sunday sermon that "Mansfield will not be satisfied until the bootlegger who sold the liquor to Mir Cobb is brought to the bar of justice and prose cuted." A few minutes la ter police raided the home of q funk dealer accused of selling moonsihne to Cobb on the day of the killing, but found no liquor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
$5O,OOO BLAZE SWEPT GARAGE
 IN NEW HAVEN
Fire Lieut. LangdOn Was Injured, When He Was Struck By Nozzle of Fire Hose

New Haven. Conn, Nov 16.-- UP)-Damage caused by q three alarm ire which swept the Elm City Garage last night was esti- mated by Fire Marshall Martin Fleming to-day as mot exceeding $50,000."
 Fire Lieutenant William ]. Lang dan suffered a chest Injury when q high pressure hose line whipped out of the hands of firemen and the nozzle struck him and Patroi- man James Cooean was injured by an automobile while on trafic duty.
 Explosion of gasoline torch, followed by ignition Of gasoline and oil tanks made a confiagration which challenged efforts of hremen for more than four hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
YOUNG SOCIETY MAN SLAYER HAD
 SOME VISITORS
Father of Edwin H. B. AL
 len and His Attorney
 Were Callers Runiors of
 Sister Denied {

Norristown. Pa. Nov 16.--(UP) Edwin H. E. Allen. socially prominent sportsman, charged with murdering his sisters suitor, Francis A. Donaldson 3rd. had permission to receive visitors to- day 1t the Montgomery County Prison as this is visitors day at the institution.
 His father, Horace Allen. and his Attorney John II. K. Scott. so far have been young Aliens only call- CTS since he was lodged in jail after the shooting Monday night in the Allen apartment during all argument over pretty 1S-year old Rose Allen. M
 Reports that the pretty debutante Is planning q 6-months' trip to Eu-, rope, which would keep her away until after the trial in February. were denied by Attorney Scott. The girl In her only public statement since the tragedy accused her father and brother of being to blame for the trouble which ended in Donaldson's death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
MISSING GIRL FROM WELLESLEY
 HAS BEEN FOUND
Rosemary Palmer Gliding,
 I7.Year-Old Eng s h Girl, Was Lonesome and
 Is Going Home

Wellesley Mass, Nov 16 -- GU. P.)--An English girl who took French leave from the home of an American professor notified friends to-day she did so because she was unhappy in this country and wished to go home. The req son for the sudden departure Of Miss Rosemary Palmer Gliding. lS-year-oid daughter of a London banker. from the residence of Pro- lessor Emeritus Hamilton c. Mac Dougail of Wellesley College. Sat- urday, became known to-day only after a wide search had been in- stituted.. elA
 Professor MacDougali this morning received from the young woman a brief letter. postmarked Boston. November IS. i2:30 q. m.," Tn the note the girl said simply that she was unhappy in the United states, where she had been visiting for the last i4 weeks and had decided to return to England. No sailing date was given, and the professor said he had no idea as to the girls where abouts or as to when she planned to leave for her homeland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16

. Morgantown. W. Va, Nov. 16.--- (UP).--Dr. John Thomas West principal of Morgantown high school. to-day pleaded not guilty as he was placed on trial on charges of misconduct with Miss Father Williams high school teacher. Pests office in the high school building in which the ai- legged misdemeanor took place. was described in detail by Assistant Dis trict Attorney John D. Downs in his opening address to the jury Of fe which was selected from c group of 90 before the trial began. Downs told the jurors how q hole had been drilled In the ceiling of the office directly over q divnn. by three janltors ailegedly posted to ''spy" upon West.
 Former Senator N. M. Neaiy. dee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
l4,4CO BOTTLES
 OF SCOTCH TAKEN
 BY COAST GUARDS
Eight Seamen Caught and
 Their Yacht C COnfiscated
 Off Block Island, Satur.
 day Night

New London, Conn, Nov ls-- (U. P.)--A cargo of t4,400 bottles of Scotch whiskey, destined for American consumption, was in the custody of the coast guard to-day and eight Yarmouth, N. s., seamen had lost their twin-motored schooner, Game Cock.
 A coast guard patrol boat found the Game Cook running without lights off Block Island Saturday night. The customary warning signals were ignored and the coast guardsmen fired round after round of shells during 20- minute chase. The Game Cock was recognized as an old acquaint- ance by coast guardsmen who. re- called 1t as the former American Gamo Cock, built at Mystic, q few miles east of here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
ENC0MIU IUMS BY GUESTS
 OF HONOR
Mayor Hayes, Congress- man Goss and All the Other Leading Citizens Pronounce Demo crat FrOlic One Huge Hit

Here's what some of the guests of honor at the premiere showing of The Democrat FrOlic at the Fox-Poli Palacc thcatcr last night, had to say about the show:
 Mayor Frank Hayes:
 "The Democrat Frolic is one of the finest and most entertaining amateur shows have ever witness ed. To me 1t was so good, I even hesitate to refer to 1t as an ama- teur show. It was great!"
 Congressman Edward E. Goss:
 T enjoyed the revue immense ly. I was certainly happy to be among those present, and wouldn't have missed the show for anything. Waterbury has ex- ceptional talent, and 1t Is certainly well displayed in the Frolic." Frank J. Green, Secretary Cham-
 bcr of Commerce.:
 "Waterbury should feel exceed ingly proud of its talent. This Frolic has all the finishing touches of regular New York production. It was marvellous"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
IN THE {. MIDST OF FIGHT
 ON PROHIBITION
Opposition Has Developed All Over That Nation
 and Govt Is Considering
 Plans to Change It

Helsingfors. Finland. Nov IS - (U. P.)--opposition to prohibi- tion continued to increase to-day aided by the so-called La Pua movement which comprises all of the active elements of the na- ton. All are demanding abolition of prohibition. f.t r~
 The government Is prepared to consider immediately proposals for q consultative referendum on prohibition. The three ppssibilitles are mgintenance of totnl prohibi- ton, a partial amendment in ace cordance with the expert colnnit- tee proposal and total abolition of prohibition. The expert committed auagealed iesaiIsiuk the sale or beer of e iitie more than 2 per cent alcoholic content and wine of about is per cent alcoholic con- tent .As
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
JANTTORS DRILLED HOLE IN
 CEILING TO TRAP PRINCIPAL

fense attorney. In his opening ad- dress, charged the accusation against West was an attempt on the part of Superintendent of Schools McCorkle to have West re- moved from office. "McCorkie de- cided to get rid of Tom West by fair means or f0ul--and he chose the fouiest method l have heard of in an effort to attain this end" Neaiy said.
 The jurors were taken to the high school building to see the principals office and to look through the hole in the ceiling through which the janitors alleged iy "peeped."
 West. if acquitted of the charge to-day. may not he brought to trial on n similar charge in which he is accused of misconduct with Miss Blanche Garfield. it was said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
BY W. G. QUIsENBEERY lConyright. 1881. by United Pros

(OODyrA&H, lwOAs Uy ChsSu AA~o
 Dublin, November - s(UP) - The tension of civil war days has returned to Ireland after decade of progress under home rule.
 Through the streets of Dublin constantly ride patrols of armed soldiers. Others, with bayonets fixed, stand alert at the entrance to the dail. Night and day the homes of high government offi- cials are under guard. Deputies on the way to parliament are given escorts.
 The reason lies in . wave of countryside terrorism, that, In President Cosgrave's own words "has made the task of government almost impossible"
 In scattered towns and villages. there has been q series of political murders with which the law has been unable to cope. Prosecutors and witnesses were assassinatedi others were sent threatening let ters. After one assassination vii- lagers found leaflets scattered through the streets bearing the words: Let this be a warning that no police office shall be all lowed to stand in our way"
 The result was the speedy pas sage of the public safety act - Ireland's most drastic legislative measure in 100 years. It gives military tribunal power to hold secret trials and inflict death for 0 wide number of offenses. There
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
GRANDI IS ON WAY TO
 CAPITAL
Young Foreign Minister of Italy and Party Went By Train U It Was Too Foggy for Lindbergh to Fly
Rx IT. ALLEN sMlTH

United Press Stan C0rrespOndcnt)
 New York, Nov 17--(UP)--one of the worlds youngest diplomats, Dino Grandi, foreign minister for Italy, came to the United States to-day to discuss international problems with President Hoover.
 Through a thick fog, which ob- scured Manhattan's famous skyline, Grandi arrived on the liner Conte Grande prepared to hurry. with elaborate police escort in the met ropolitan area. to Washington.
 The thick fog prevented Grandi. his beautiful wife, and members of the official party from flying to Washington with Colonel Lind bergh in the 4s passenger "Carrib- bean Clipper" Arrangements had been made for the flight and Lind bergh was called back from the south to whisk the Italian diplo- mat to Washington. But the fog that held over the metropolitan area made the flight impossible.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
JAPANE ESE
 CONTINUE
 ADvANC CING
Refugees Are CrOwding Into Harbin as BOmbard- nlent Goes On - Japan Gives Her Conditions on Withdrawal of Troops
By FREDERICK KUH (CODyriglat. 1881, by United Press)

tSOpyE1kBts sUOAs ny CmWru ANCS0t
 Harbin, Manchuria, Nov 16.- (UP)-Refugees from Tsitsihar crowded Harbin to-day, expecting the bombardment and fall of the city as an outcome of the battle between Chinese and Japanese on the Nonni river.
 Tsitsihar is 175 miles northwest of here, just north of Anganchi on the Chinese Eastern Railway Returning from Tsitseihar after in- terviewing General Ma Chan-Shan the Chinese commander. observed numerous fugitives, especially Jap anese.
 To-day's train from Anganchi reached Harbin with three extra cars to accommodate refugees. The only four Americans in Tsitsihar left the menaced town on advice of George Hanson, consul general here. Three of them reached liar. bin-Mrs J. G. Vos of Princeton, N. J., Miss Lillian McCracken, of Beaver county. Pa, and Miss Rose Huston, of Blanchard, Ia. Vos
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
SHOWED FRIEND HOW HE REFUSED
 SOME BURGLARS
Exhibition Was Too Real- istic and His Friend Is Now in Danger of Death

Chicago, Nov 16.-(UP)--Her- man B. Markus, grocer, was show ing his friend George Way, 20. how he repulsed burglars who entered the store during the night.
 T look my shotgun he told his friend excitedly, land fired at them. It didn't go off and remembered I forgot to load the gun" They we've standing right by the door wkere you are,, Markus said seixirg his gun. .'I pointed the gun at them like this and fred" He pulled the trigger and Way drop ped to, the foor fatally wounded by the charge. Then Markus remem- bered he had loaded the weapon after the burglars had fied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
TURKEYS LOWER

Hartford. Conn, Nov 16.--(uP) -A-Connecticut turkeys will bc i've cents q pound cheaper this year than last Thanksgiving, according to announcement by the Connecti- cut Turkey dr0wers' association.
 The association announced Jon. nacticut native birds would be sold at 4B cents e pound wholesale and 6s cents 6 pound retail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
CHAUNCEY DEPEW
 ESTATE VALUED AT $6,lA,29l
Son of Former United
 States Senator Left Vale One Third of Resi-
 due of His Estate

New York, Nov. 1s.--(uP) n. The estate. of the late Channcey M. Dapew, Jr., son of the former United states senator, was e8ti- mated at $e,t14,spt gross and f4,- g7a,667 net in transfer tax ap- pralsai filed to-day. ..
 Yale universally received one- third of the residue and four cousins the only other leEateee mentioned, received the other two- thIrda. According Co the document filad to-day. sa.320,e1s of tase es- tate la non -taxnhle haviliR previoug- " bean taxed aH tho elder Depew's enlAte. -..-.-.A ". ..-L.-L- VIM II. !
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
Irish Free State Unrest Continues To
 Bother Government
After Decade of Progress
 Under Home Rule the Tension of Civil Strife Has Returned - Presi- dent Cosgrave Admits the Seriousness of Sit uatiOrl = Ramon DeVa- lera Believes His Chance Has Come

Telegraph Editors Note: Unrest has broken out in Ire- land again and the political and economic situation there has attracted world attention. To obtain at first hand the story of what Is back of the present activity, the United Press sent W. c. Quisenberry. of its London staff. into the Free State for an investigation. He has embodied the results in a series of several articles. the first of which is carried on the wires today. Qunisen- berry is a trained American reporter. with. experience in the United Press Bureaus of Chicago. St Louis. New York and elsewhere. He was added to the London staff only a few years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
Holy Cross and
 Harvard Contest
 Aids Unemployed

cambrIdge, Mass, Nov 1e---(U. P.)-;rhe 6e.O00 fans at Saturdays Harvard Holy Cross football game contributed $0.o4b-~an average uf f2 cents apiece for unempioy- ment relief. 1t was announced to- day. The collection exceeded by more than 1000 that taken at the Harvard Dartmouth gaIne on tho previous Saturday. Helf Of Sat. urdny's collection will Do turned aver to che Rev John N Fox. E. q pFcHldent of Holy 0roan, aud Ina raat 10 President A, Lawrence Lowell of fIarvards each t0 nnreF- vIse its distribution so the lobieHs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
RESOURCES OF NATIONAL BANKS

Washington, Nov 16-(UP)-ComptroIler of Our rency John W. Pole announced to-day that total re, sources of 6558 reporting national banks in the United States Alaska and Hawaii on September 29 the date of the last call, $25746,O64000 decrease of $1s96 634OOO since the previous call on June 30, this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
ONE YEAR ARMAMENT TRUCE

Geneva, Nov 16-(UP)-The League of Nations to-day officially proclaimed one-year armaments truce effective November 1. Fortyve signatures have been received to the truce including the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
READS WITHOUT GLASSES AT 99

Southampton England, Nov 16-(UP)-Christo- pher G. Roberts who reads without glasses, has had 16 children and used to drink 16 pints of beer day. walked two miles his 99th birthday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
Late Bulletins
SWAN SHUT OFF THE LIGHTS

Point Pleasant Beach, N J., Nov 16-(UP)-Iwo towns were without light and power for hour last night Investigation showed large swan had aighted on high tension line, and it's weight had caused short circuit. F1ash The lights went out And the swan went south, apparently unhurt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
ENJOYS PREPARATION OF GRAVE

Bournemouth, England, Nov I6- (UPJ-"Ihe greatest enjoyment in my life is to come here and watch the grave prepared for when am dead, says Henry T. Baker, aged v.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16

Lichfield, England, Nov 16-lUPJ-A postcard mailed here by soldier in 1919 to inform his parents that he had been demobized just has been delivered at Great Wyrley eight miles distant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
POSTMASTER IS NEEDED

Marion, Va, Nov 16-(UP)-The post office with the shortest name in Virginia needs postmaster The post office department has announced that it must fill vacancy at Ka, Scott county
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
KICKED ss75 AROUND FOR HOURS

Uniontown, Pa, Nov 16-(UP)-Customers unwit- tingy played football with purse containing $875 in store here After the paper-wrapped purse had been kicked about for several hours, Mrs Jennie Shaneyfe claimed it. The package contained her life savings