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The Washington times., 1931-01-30
FLORISTS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
JOSEPH r. sTALEY

Joseph R. Staley, retired coal
miner of New Straitsville, Ohio
died yesterday at the home Of his
daughter, Mrs. Myrtle L. Burke
of Arlington Ridge, Va, following
a brief illness.
Mr.. staley, who came to Wash
ington about nine months ago,
was prominent in fraternal circles
in his home town. Funeral ser,
vices will be held in Ohio on
Sunday.
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IRA X. ATHERTON

EVANSVILLE, Md, Jan. 30
Funeral services were held yester
day for DR.. Ira K. Atherton, re
Gently elected vice president OF
the Chamber of Commerce and
official of the Weather Bureau
who succumed to a heart attack
at his home on Owens Avenue
early Tuesday morning. Inter
ment was in the Rock Greek
Cemetery.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs
Grace Fuller Atherton, and q
son, Egbert.
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G. C.. GertmGn Fills
Orphan Board Post

George C. Gertman, local at
torney, was elected a member OF
the board of directors of the
German Orphan Asylum at a re
cent meeting. He will serve foI
three years and was selected to
fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Myer Cohen.
William C. Zimmerman is preSi
dent; Gustave w. Brahler, first
vice president; Franklin w
Schneider, second vice president;
Rudolph w, Santelmann, score
tary, and Edward A. Trip
treasurer.
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Bids and Proposals

OFFICE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND
PUBLIC PARKS, Room 1881, Navy
Bulldlng, :l % %Wasnlngton' - C'-seaIed BIDS
6. 1881, for the construction of an office
building for the American Red Cross
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by 62 feet, with five stories, attic and
basement. and will be constructed of
structural steel and reinforced concrete
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MRS. MARY EMILY HAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary
Emily Hay, 50, prominent in So
cial and charitable organizations
here, who died Wednesday at her
home, 1911 Harvard st. N. w.
following a heart attack, were
held late today from her resi-
dence, with burial in Rock Creek
Cemetery.
Mrs. Hay, a native of New
York, lived here for more than
20 years. The widow of Oliver P.
Hay, she is survived by four chill
dren, William P. Hay, head Of
the department of biology and
chemistry of the high schools of
the District; Frances S. Hay,
teacher of geography at Business
High School; Robert H. Hay,
president of the Hay Rubber
Stamp Company, and Mrs. John
D. Minnick, of New York city.
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HORACE WOODWARD

Funeral services for Horace
McParlin woodward, II, of Rock
vile, Md, employed in the Dis
trict government for more than
43 years, who died yesterday at
Walter Reed Hospital following
an apoplectic stroke, will be held
at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
at Oak Hill Chapel.
Mr.. woodward, permit clerk in
the engineering department Of
the District government, was
widely known in official circles.
He is survived by his widow;
a son, Capt. Horace Mop. Wood
ward, jr, U. S. Army, stationed
at the Edgewood Arsenal, Md,
and three daughters.
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SMITH, ROBERT-Passed away on Wednes-
day. January 2S. 1881 at his residence
Arcoia. Va. ROBERT SMITH. the beloved
husband of AmbrOzna Smith
Funeral services will be conducted from
the W. W Chambers Co. funeral home.
14OO Chaplin Street Northwest, on Satur-
day afternoon. January 81 1881, at . 30
o'clock. Interment will follow at Cedar
Hill Cemetery. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-07
PROCHNIK EXPLAINS
ECONOMIC AGREEM ENT
Austrian Minister Says New Ger
man Alliance Has Been Mis-
construed.

The recent agreement between AUS
tria and Germany for closer economic
cooperation had no political purpose
behind it, but twas misconstrued by
some of our friends" declared the
Austrian Minister to the United States,
Edgar L. G. Prochnik, in an address
at a luncheon of the Rotary Club in
the willard Hotel yesterday.
Had there been any political pur-
pose behind this move you would not
ind one leading statesman in all Aus
tria who would have chosen this mo-
ment for his action. All Austrian
governments since peace was re-es-
tablished have solely bent their eff
forts to bringing about better economic
conditions" the Austrian Minister
added.
"Europe's economic conditions can
only be restored TO normally by an
economic union of all European coun-
tries" he said. mo serious minded
statesman in Europe entertains the
slightest doubt about this fact.
1.-THE opinion prevailed among lead
ing statesmen and economists that the
economic union of Europe may best be
effected through forming regional units
first. This was precisely what Austria
did"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-07
ART MUSEUM HEAD
DIES IN new YORK
Robert W. De Forest, PreSi-
dent of Metropolitan Institu-
ton, Was III Two Years.
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May Patrons OF art
today mourned Robert Weeks De For
est, president of the Metropolitan Mu-
scum of Art. He died yesterday at the
age of SO.
Ill for two years, Mr.. De Forest had
virtually given up his law practice. but
had maintained a close relationship to
his many plliianthropic and social ac-
tivities.
He was president of the Russell Sage
Foundation, Survey Associates and the
National Housing Association. He was
also honorary president of the Welfare
Council of New York and was vice pres
ident of the American Red Cross and
the State Charities Aid Association.
For so years lie was general counsel
and vice president of the Central Rail-
road of New Jersey.
Mr. De Forest left a wife, two sons
and two daughters. Funeral services
will be held tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-07
ROBBED OF $1,000 ON CAR
Treasurer of Loan Association Held
Up on Trolley.

PITTSBURGH, May Z (A9.-Robbers
boarded a street car and took checks
totaling 5000 from Charles Schaefer.
treasurer Of the Lyman Building and
Loan Association, while they threatened
Schaefer with revolver yesterday.
The robbery occurred on an Airing
ton district car. Only q few pas
sengers we're on the car and there was
little disturbance while Schaefer was
being held up He said the robbers
overlooked $1,000 in cash he carried.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
Mayor Frank Hayes To Deliver Annual
 Message Tonight
His Honor Will Touch on Many Pertinent and Pre- vailing Issues, That Are of Interest to the Public Good and Wants of the Citizens

Unemployment, finances. taxation home rule right, public works, pub lie safety, health, the isolation hos pital, welfare work, city employees the park and school departments and the press of Waterbury arc among the principal features which will be discussed tonight by Mayor Frank Hayes when he delivers his annual message to the board of al- dermen. This will be Mayor Hayes first message and, according to re- ports today. it will be an outstand- ing one in the history of the city of Waterbury.
 In his report. it is understood, Mayor Hayes will point to the false conditions depicted in auditors re- ports on the city's finances in the past and the fine progress made under the plan adopted during the past year of rendering quarterly re- ports.
 As for taxation, Mayor Hayes is expected to point to the abuse of the law allowing abatements on grounds property owners were "too poor to pay" and will ask, it is believed, Tor better cooperation from the alder men so that this abuse may be min- imized.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
ELEVEN HURT AS FOUR AUTOS COME
 INTO COLLISION
Two of the Eleven Are Per- haps Fatally Hurt The Crash Took Place Near Swansea

Swansea. Mass. Jan 5-(UP) -- persons were injured, two perhaps fatally, in an accident involving four automobiles here last midnight.
 Leo A. Paine of Pawtucket, R. l.. driver of one of the cars, and his tive-year-old son. Raymond. were taken to Union hospital in Fall Riv- CT where both were reported in a critical condition with their names on the danger list. Raymond was one of the four Paine children tra- pped in the tonneau of the automo- bile which burst into flames after col Hiding with three other machines in rapid succession. Passing motorists rescued the, children with difficulty only after Raymond had suffered perhaps fatal burns and the other three. George. 9. Joseph, z, and Nir- ginia, slight burns and smoke inha- lation. Mrs Paine and her five month old daughter, Barbara were hurled clear of the flaming automo- bile and escaped with cuts and bruises.
 The drivers of the three machines struck by the Paine car suffered onl yminor injuries. They were sam uel Kaplan, 25. John Arruda. 30. and Milton Lidman, 19, all of Fall River. Charles Lidman, an occupant of the Lidman car. suffered frac- tured pelvis and was taken to Fal! River General hospital but probably will recover.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
THREE WRECKSON
 NEW HAVEN ROAD
 WERE PREVENTED
VigiIence of the Train Probably Saved Many Lives-One Train Had 800 on Board

Auburn, +. l.. January - tUP) - Vigilance of train crews proD- ably prevented three wrecks, one of which might have resulted Tn great loss of life, when obstructions were placed on the tracks or the New York, New Haven x Hartford Railroad here yesterday. The finai escape from wreck involved the shore line express. carrying 300 pas sengers from New York to Boston It's engineer warned by dispatchers that two near wrecks had occurred here. discovered large wooden crate on the tracks near cross road. The train was 30 minutes late in reaching Boston, though the pas sengers were not aware of the rea' son.
 The earlier escapes involved n switching engine and locomotive hauling empty passenger cars. Both were stopped just before running in' to pieces of an iron bed frame. In the case of the switching engine, the iron was wedged into c switch. The crew of the sItchlng engine reported having seen young men running hi the scene of the near wrccks. Prov ldence and cranston police were summoned. but no captures made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
Roger Connor Of New York Giants
 Fame Passes On
Brave Battle Against Illness in the Last Few Years of His Life Ended Sunday AfternOOn-Made Native City Famous, as the Ter- rife Home Run Hitter of Jim Mutrie's Fence Crashing Giants
AND NEVER ONCE
 FORGOT HIS CHURCH

After one of the gamest and greatest battles against the keen edged scythe of the Grim Reaper, Waterbury lost one of her most be- loved citizens yesterday afternoon. when Roger Connor died at the age of 73 years, terminating a splendid and vigorous life as a Catholic gen. tleman and an athlete of national reputation. His demise took place at the nome of his daughter, Mrs James Colwell. 215 Willow street. where he had been attempting to regain his health following a major operation few months ago. The funeral will take place Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the above address to St Margarets church, where d solemn high mass Of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in old St Josephs cemetery. Friends and relatives are asked to omit flowers.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
ALFALFA BILL TO DANCE OLD STEPS
 AT INAUGURAL

oklahoma City, Jan 5-UP) - Dance steps of Eygone days will De revived for the inaugural ball of Governor Elect William II. ('Alfalfa Bill") Murray on the night of Jan. F. A contest between "Alfafa Bill' and Gen. Richard A. Sneed. 85. known as the Grand Old Man of Oklahoma Democracy" promises to materialize. Well, l used to do the pigeon split down on the Washi- ta and still can do it." Murray said. "I think l can step as lively as General Sneed.'
 All the Common people" who put the sage of the Tishomingo into of flee by the greatest democratic ma jority in years have been invited to attend the ball. "In fact, they don't need invitations" Murray said n discussing plans for the ball. Any body who likes good music like Arkansas Traveller and Little Brown Jug can come"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
CONN. AND MASS. START THE FINAL
 FIGHT ON WATER
Attorney Generals of Both States Ready to Begin Arguments on Diversion of River Supply

Washington, Jan D. UID The attOrneys-general of Massac husetts and Connecticut were prepared to argue in supreme court to-day the controversy between their respective states on the right of Massachusetts to divert headwaters of the Connec- ticut river for additions to the Bos ton water supply. Special Master Charles w. Bum, appointed to take testimony in the case, was reported entirely in favor of the Bay State, which plans large water supply de- velOpment in the Ware and Swift rivers. tributaries of the Connecti- cut.
 It is objected by Connecticut that the masters findings are erroneous and that diversion of the water will have a harmful effect on the main stream. Massachusetts, it is al- legged. has present ample water sup plies. Diversion of the Ware and Swift rivers. it Is charged, will tend to reduce the navigability of the Connecticut river. increase pollution and harm agriculture and power de- velopments in the lower state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
FLIGHT HELD UP BECAUSE THEY
 LACK THE FUNDS

Hampton Roads, Va, Jan J-(UP) Lack of funds with which to pur- chase q new sextant to-day held ur the projected New York-to-Paris flight of Mrs Beryi Hart and Will liam s. MacLaren, Jr.
 The flyers. who landed here Saturday night after Q damaged sex tant, darkness and diminishing fuel supply forced them back to the mainland when they were within an hours flying distance from Ber- muda. announced last night they had obtained the necessary naviga- ton instrument from the naval academy at Annapolis and that they would take off this morning.
 Later, however, they learned that while a sextant was available for their use. they would have to pay foI 1t first.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
MobOf More ThanOne
 Hundred Riot
State of Arkansas Was the Scene and Business Men Try to Avert Trouble Congress to Be Bitter Session
HOOVER STOPPED HELP TO
 FARMERS BUT FIGHT REOPENS

England Arkansas January (UP) - The cry for aid fo last destructive drought ths section became ufsen by mob of than oo the district here Saturday and threat ened raid provision food for their destitute families
 hastily organized of local business warned the farmers against committing dprdatons which they might later regret and arranged provision until Red Gross supply blank arrived from St Louis.
 Most of the had been dependent Red Co When the supply blanks failed to heS Saturday enraged and organized the march M business district blanks arrived later the day after the demon quickly distributed In weeks food supply distributed.
 Considerable the Red Gross today by merchants and coppers held the blame o lSau rday's sincide
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
Princess Royal, The Sister Of British
 King, Dies Suddenly

by Sir Russell Wilkinson, physician to the Princess Royal. and Sir Thomas IIorder, physician in ordin- ary to the Prince of Wales. King George ordered six weeks mourning at the British court after his sisters death. A similar period mourning was ordered at the Norwegian court.
 The title of Princess Royal is not hereditary and can only be con- ferred by the king. It was not be- lieved in court circles that it would be conferred upon anyone for con- siderable period of time. The title has been awarded traditionally to the kings eldest daughter since the reign of George II. but the right of tEe Duchess of Fife to the title was confirmed by Royal warrant in 19O5 Princess Mary, Countess of Hare wood, is the eldest daughter of King George v and thus is expected 70 succeed to the title of Princess Royal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
Youth Of IS Was Going
 To Chair Bravado Like
 Until Father Wrote Him

Chicago, Jan |. (UP)-The thought of dying in the electric chair on February 13 held less fear to-day for Charles Rocco, IS, than the pros pect of meeting his father, Louis. 4 who learned of his sons predica- ment through q photograph in a New York newspaper.
 The youth. sentenced to die with John Popescue for the murder of Courtney Merrill. banker, during q robbery, steadfastly maintained that he was tough" and didn't mind the electric chair.' until he learned that his father was coming to Chi cago to aid him if possible.
 "I was going to be brave and go to the chair like a man. he sobbed at the county jail. My father didn't know what l was doing. where 1 was.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05

London, Jan 5--CUP)-The royal courts of Britain and Norway mourned today the death of the Princess Royal, sister of King George of England and Queen Maud of Norway. She died in her sleep here yesterday. The Princess Royal who would have been GA years old next month. had been in failing health for several years. Signs of increasing weakness from heart trouble brought her daughters, Princess Arthur Connaught and Lady Maud Carnegie. to her bedside. An official bulletin issued from the Princess Royals residence at 15 Portman Square said:
 "The Princess Royal passed away somewhat suddenly in her sleep at 2:3O D. m. in the presence of Prln- cess Arthur of Connaught and Lady Maud Carnegie, who received urgent messages at their homes in London when signs of heart failure became apparent The bulletin was signed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
REPORTER LOST ROLL WHEN TWO
 BANDITSCALLED

Hartford, Conn, Jan 5-U. P.)- Two or more bandits broke into the home of John Beckley, veteran Hart ford Times reporter, early to-day, robbed him of $85 and escaped with cut their identities becoming known in the darkness. Beckley told police he was awakened while sleeping on a couch. A small flashlight was fash cd in his eyes, blinding him. A voice said:
 we got you covered
 What do you want?" asked Back ley.
 You know what we want said bandit. Your roll"
 Beckley surrendered the money and the men fled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
ONE BROTHER IS
 SUING ANOTHER
 IN ISLANDER CASE

Los Angeles. Jan 5-(UP)-Victor McLaglen. the fighting Captain Flagg of What Price Glory, was sued for $100,O00 damages on charges of islander and defamation of character today by his brother Captain Leopold McLaglen. Captain McLaglen, who said he directed and acted in motion pictures in England with marked success, declared his brother exclaimed:
 There's only room for one Me- Laglen in Hollywood and California and that's me, Victor" Leopold McLaglen. one and one half inches taller and 25 pounds heavier that his husky brother, said he came to Hollywood to enter motion pictures and was set upon by detectives and slandeded at every opportunity by Victor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
RAILROAD MEN
 GOING TO RUSSIA
 TO TRAIN CREWS

New York. January [ - )UP)- A group of 150 locomotive engineers, yard masters. switchmcn and sigma! men will leave New York for Mos COW next month to serve as the faculty" of Soviet government school where Russian workers will be taught American methods of rum ming Q railroad.
 The Americans will take over and operate on of the divisions Of the Moscow-to- Vladivostok system as a sort of school. A complete Russian crew will work under guidance or the Americans and when this group has absorbed the western technique of railroading. it will take charge or n division while another training group comes in.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
BY LYLF. C. WILSON. Ujnifcd Press Staff COrrcSDOndcnt

Washington, Jan 5.-OP)--Co gross resumes it's session to-day :' an atmosphere of political bitter ness. The controversy over drought and unemployment relief apparently is far from ended, and there are new developments tending to great CT aggravation of political disputes. than before the sho-t session be- gan.
 Reports of food demonstrations in Arkansas, continued bank closures, decreased federal revenue and .re- lated developments have combined to widen cleavage among and be- tween parties. and between Presi- dent Hoover and his senate leaders.
 To add to the prospect of all will and legislative confusion, there Is the split over the advisa bility of an extra session after March and the possibility of an early report from the Wickersham law enforcement commission. With only 51 legisla tive days remaining and no appro
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
SIX WERE KILLED MTWO AIRPLANE
 CRASHES SUNDAY

Kansas City, Jan 5-(UP)-SiS men were killed Sunday In two air plane crashes at Overton. Tex, and St Joseph. Mo. Three Dallas resi- dents-Addison Noever. pilot. Hor- ace F. Clark, 2G. investment broker and Tom Holcomb. aviation student --died when the Stinson- -Detroitei plane in which they were flying crashed into a pine tree at overton, A heavy fog obscured Noever's view as he prepared to land.
 A power dive with descent SO rapid that it tore the fabric from the wings of their Cessna monoplane resulted In the denth of two licensed pilots and passenger at St Jospeh. The victims were Winston Hyatt. Leroy Reimer. and Donald Payne. all oi St Joseph.