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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
Thousands Pass
 Bier of JOffre
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 shars wish for eight days while he fought against the poison Of gan grene.
 Many of his countrymen had waited outside the chapel since day light to ray homage to the great soldier of France.
 In the marshals crossed hands rested d silver crucifix. A military medal was the only decoration on the famous black tunic he wore at the battle of the Marne. when he gained the nations acclaim and love as the hero who saved Paris. Joffres flag whichswas carried be- hind him by flag bearer through out the World war, was placed at lis head. A. the foot of his simple cot. the 40 military decorations given him by the nations of the world.
 Also at the foot of the cot. on separate cushion, lay the marshars baton. The chapel walls were drap- ed in black, and bore the battle torn flags of regiments which were wiped out in the World war, or disbandcd after the armistice. French war veterans. many of them blind, legless, or crippled. awaited their turn to enter the chapel. Some had seen Joffre in action when he won the titles given him by the people of France. the Saviour of Paris and the hero of the Marne.
 Eight trench guns encircled the old soldier as he lay in death. The light of four giant candles, held in immense golden candelabra, flicker | ed over his shrunken form like the rays of soldiers camp fire. Joffre's body arrived at the Chapel of Saint Louis at 7:15 q. m., trans ferred from the hospital of Saint Jean De Dieu by automobile. Gen.
 Henri Gouraud, military governor of Paris, and officers of Joffre's staff accompanied the body on the short journey through the streets of Poris.
 The marchars officers placed the body on the brier and lighted four giant candles at corners of his bed.
 Four officers of the Polytechnic l School mounted guard, and the first l of thousands of JOffre's countrymen to pay their homage to the great soldier were admitted to the chapel. | One of the last requests made by the old soldier morebade the mak- ing of a death mask, photographers after his death, or sculptures. Joffre had not wanted the people of France tn worry or grleve over him. | The French government has made plans for a state funeral honorinS a national hero and expressing the love of France for him. He will be accorded rites similith to those giv- en the Late Marshal Ferdinand Foch who, with Georges C1emenceau and Joffre, formed the trio of great French heroes of the World war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
Hungry Mob Riots
 Because They Starve
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1 planned to adhere strictly to rou- | tine business. The senate, how
 ever. tends to stray to controversial matters and toward a special ses- sion.
 | MT Hoover has refused even tt contemplate the idea of an extra ses sion and has so informed republi
 can leaders. They support hin | without reservation in this, and sen.
 ate majority Leader Watson is em. 1 phatic in his assurance that the ap- propriation work will be completed | by March 4. The immediate business before
 the .seante is bill to provide joint federal-state aid for mothers ana
 infants. Appropriation bills passed | by the house and .now before the senate will take precedence, how ever.
 Then there is a prospect of an i'm | mediate onslaught against the new federal power commission, which re-
 gently dismissed two employees es- teemed by many senators for their opposition to the power interests.
 A movement to remove several com
 missioners was begun, and there are | reports the discharged men may be l reinstated to quiet the storm. Whatever legislative business the senate may have undertaken by next
 Friday must be abandoned under a previous agreement to begin con sideration of the presidents tariff
 commission appointees. That will
 involve considerable debate. An effort also will be made this
 week to dispose of resolution auth
 orizing appropriation of sS0.00O. 900
 for modernization of three battle ships. Action has been delayed by
 objection of Senator King. dem.
 Utah, advocates of the resolution
 urge the necessities of national de- fense as well as the desirab bility of
 making the sums available to enable
 continued employment of hundreds
 of navy yard workers.
 Senate republican leaders met Sat
 urday to head off extra session
 plans of republican insurgents and
 a scattering of democrats. The re-
 publican steering committee will
 meet this week to offer a tentative
 compromise legislative program to the insurgents in an effort to satis- fly some of the more pressing insur- gent desires.
 Red Cross Helps England, Ark, Jan 5 - GU. P.) - Red Cross officials prepared to-day to care for 800 destitute farm fam lilies, some of whom threatened Sat
 urday to use force to obtain food
 Albert Walls, county Red Cross
 chairman, said hastily written re-
 quisitions distributed by merchants
 Saturday would be redeemed by the
 Red Cross. A provision will be made.
 he said, to care for the drought-im-
 Doyerished families.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
Early Sunday
 Morning Fire
Tenants Out of Building on
 South Main Street

A fire starting in the basement of the building occupied by the $. J.. Nastri company's grocery store at
 316 South Main street caused dam ages of over $1.000 early Sunday morning. The blaze was discovered shortly before 3 o'clock and for a time appeared so threatingly that tenants of the building were obliged to make a hurried exit With their parents, six children found refuge with neighbors. They were assist ed from the building by firemen and policemen. The fire, however, was confined to the cellar of the store,
 where large supply of olive oil, fruits and groceries were stored. The heat cracked two large plate glass windows and started to spread to adjoining stores when checked. Eight companies of fire apparatus were called out. Some remained on the scene for over three hours. The fire men were obliged to do considerable
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05
Brilliant Display
 for GOv-Elect
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will be John H. Trumbull, middle. aged Plainville manufacturer who gained fame as the first flying gov crnor", who will accompany tho gCVernor-elect. I
 The military organizations which will participate in the parade will in- c;ude two companies of the gover- nor's foot guard, the oldest uniform ed military organizations in point of continuous service in the United States. They will appear in their Crenadier uniforms, consisting of red coats, Buckskin brooches, black leggings, bearskin shakos and blue great-cOats.
 For the first time in many years the governors horseguard will cla,- ter along the pavement near the head of the procession. This ancient mounted organization will wear Its scarlet Grenadier regalia, topped by plumed cockades.
 Two other cavalry organizations, Troops A and B. Connecticut Nation d! Guard will ride in their colorlGl | full dress uniforms.
 By virtue of the seniority of its | commandant, Major Alvin Waldo | Hyde. the first company, foot guard, | ot Hartford, will have the right of line of the marching units. This company, formed in 1771 and which | fought at the battle of Bunker Hill. will be headed by it's band. The sec ond company, of New Haven, found | ed in TIT, will follow the Hartford | company.
 The Putnam Phalanx of Hartford which wears elaborate Colonial un.- forms and carries flint lock muskets is expected to participate. ] Back of the automobile carryin" l the governor and governor will | follow cars containing the staffs of ] two. With the retiring officials sta. will ride John Coolidge, son-in-laW of Governor Trumbull and maJul on his staff. Cross's staff will in cIude Major James J. (Gene) Tun ney.
 Other automobiles will carry ol, | and new state officials,
 On arrival at the capitol, tn, | troops will present arms while th
 officials file into the building. Gross Lis expected to take the oath of of. l flee in the executive office on the sec. ond floor of the capitol. Then he wal walk a few yards to the hall of the state house of representatives where
 he will address his inaugural speech | t. the combined houses of the gen
 eral assembly.
 Contest In Sight l Hartford, Conn, Jan - GU. P.J
 A contest over the minority lead ership of the state house of repre-
 sentatives between William M. Cit
 ron of Middletown and John A.
 Markham of Hartford, appeared like
 ly to-Gay. The result will be deter
 mined at deWocratic legislative
 caucus Tuesday night. Citron was | minority leader in 1927.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-05

chopping to reach the flames and 70 trace their course through the build ing The store suffered a heavy fire smoke and water loss.
 Yesterday morning at 10:10 O. clock fire apparttus was sent to ex tinguish g blaze in q chicken coop on the Brady farm, Lakeside boule- yard, off Middlebury road.
 A pot of grease in Genlot's lunch bar at 1t0 East Main street re quired attention from the fire de partment at 2:53 o'clock yesterday morning.
 Last evening about 9 o'clock 4 small blaze was discovered in the former Boston Furniture company. j store house over the Scovill street garage. The interior of a small of. flee was badly charred by the flames.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-27
TIGER MAY BECOME
ALEXANDRIA MAYOR
Carroll Pierce Yesterday
rendered Resignation as
City Head.
By stan Correspondent Of The star.

By stan Correspondent Of The star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, March 27.-Spec4
ulation is already rife here as TO whd
viii be named the new mayor OF the
city and as to who viii be appointed
to NIL the unexpired term on council of
Mayor Carroll Pierce, whose resignas
ton, on account of Ill health, was pre4
sented 70 city council at an informal
meeting yesterday afternoon.
1t appeared today that vice Mavo6
Edmund F. TIGER would probably b
named as mayor. No formal action win
be taken on Mayor Pierce's resignation
until council meets formally, April q.
and In the meantime Mr.. TIGER viii
serve as acting mayor.
Those closest to council feel that Mn.
TIGER Will be given the post. as he Il
the Oldest member of council in point
Of service, having served since the in-
ception Of the city manager form OF
government, in 1922. and has always
taken an active part in the work of
council, especially with view to f1nan4
cial matters.
Also mentioned for the post is Arthur
Herbert, who became a member of eSCy
council following the city elections last
Summer. To be taken into considera~
ton in the appointment of mayor is
the fact that he viii be called on to
take part in a great many public func-
tons during the Bicentennial celebra-
ton next year, it Is pointed out
The resignation Of Mayor Pierce cama
suddenly, but not entirely unheralded.
It was known that he had recently
undergone a complete physical exami-
nation at Johns Hopkins Hospital and
that he was not in the best of physical
condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-27

the day by his dash and courage.
The infantry advanced to the assault
at $50 the morning of November l.,
following an accurate barrage Of artil-
1ery and machine gun fire, which beat
down German resistance over q zone
Of 1900 yards In depth. Squadrons
Of swift-flying combat planes drove the
enemy planes from the air and fired
on the hostile infantry, while the bomb
ing squadrons haraSSed important
points behind the enemy's lines. The
attack went forward with precision,
gaining momentum with every mile.
For the first time the enemy's lines
were completely broken through. Al
though he had been badly beaten on all
parts Of the front, he had hitherto been
able to avoid this disaster. BY the
magnificent dash Of our LIST Army,
however, the enemy now found himself
in the same situation that had con-
fronted the allies earlier in the war.
Germans Badly Beaten.
The 5th Corps, in the center. drove
wedge into the German defenses,
swept through the zone Of their artil-
lery and by night had reached the
heights of Barr1court, i've miles from
the front Of departure. The enemy's
lines had been decisively crushed,
thanks to the splendid performances
Of the seth and I'd Divisions.
The 3rd Corps had strongly supported
the 5th Corps, the Goth Division carry
ing all its detectives without q reverse
and the 5th Division, on its right,
reaching the Meuse, north Of Brieulles,
and capturing C1ery-le-GTand.
~. - Left rSf arr tn I1n let
Corps the oOth Division co-operated
with the I'd Division in the capture of
Imecourt and reached the corps objec-
tive north Of SivTy. The remainder Of
the corps was unable, in spite Of great
efforts, to make much Roadway against
the Bots des Loges although the 18th
Division did gain a foothold in that
wood.
BY the evening of November 1 the
situation of the enemy was so serious
that he had either to deliver strong
counter-attack or to withdraw from all
territory south of BuZancy- Boult-auX-
Bots. The blow struck by the 1st Army
had, however, given him such shock
that he was unable to take strong Of
fensive action, although he still offered
serious resistance.
The attack continued with yigor No
vembeT and 3, the Sd Corps hurting
the enemy beyond the Meuse near Dun
sur-Meuse and Stenay. The 5th Dr.
vision on the I'd captured Doulcon
and the Goth took Villers-devant-Dun.
The following day the Goth pushed
through the woods on its front and es-
tablished its line along the heights over
looking the river in the neighborhood
Of Villefranche.
Captured German BilIets.
In the 5th Corps the seth Division
November 2 captured Tally in the face
of heavy machine gun fire and the fol-
lowing day seized Barricourt and drove
the enemy backward to Beauclair. The
I'd Division made a slight advance on
this date, resuming the attack of the Sd.
That night the Sd Brigade (Col.
James G. RheA). by a perilous night
march through the extensive Foret de
Dieulet. passed completely beyond the
enemy's lines and captured German
troops in their billets. BY midnight the
head Of the column was in firm pos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-27
BODY OF PICKETT
TO BE MOVED HERE
Grandson Angered at Refusal to
Permit Burial Of Generals
Widow.

Plans to move the body of Gen.
George Pickett celebrated Civil War
hero, from the Hollywood Cemetery in
Richmond 10 Arlington National Gene
terry here were announced today by his
grandson, George Pickett. Sd.
The ashes of Mother Pickett,
widow Of the general, who died last
Sunday. would be placed beside the
body Of her husband under the plan.
The widows body was cremated yes
terdaY.
The grandson, a Lieutenant in the
Army. said he had reached this deci-
sion because the Ladies' Hollywood Me-
mortal Association refused permission
to bury Mrs Pick tt beside the general
in the Virginia cemetery.
Lieut. Pickett indicated he would not
consider an offer of the Junior Holly
wood Memorial Association, In charge
Of the officers section of the Richmond
cemetery, TO provide a burial place for
both Gen. Pickett and his widow
War Department of1cials announced
an offer had been made to permit
burial of the widows ashes in the on
GERS section Of the Hollywood Gene
terry.
Pickett, as an oficer in the Mexican
War and also in the Civil War, depart
ment officials said, might be buried in
either the Confederate section or the
United States section of Arlington Ma
eional Cemetery here. Should the fam
Ey accept q marker OF the type nov
nsed In the Confederate section, thus
not breaking the general plan, the
generals body and the ashes OF Mrs
Pickett could be buried I'm that section
!. Should the body be placed in the
United States section, . larger Tnarkei
could be nd without disturbing ths
general plr4 Of the cemetery there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-27
|PROGRESSIVES CALL
MONTGOMERY MEET
Citizens Summoned to Session at
Manor Club to Discuss Legisla-
ton Recently Passed.
speeIal pispateh 70 The star.


ROCKVILLE, Md, March 27.-A
countrywide meeting Of the citizens of
Montgomery County has been called by
progressive leaders Of the county to
consider the recently enacted legisla-
ton sponsored by the Democratic or
ganization. This meeting Is to be held
at the Manor Club on the evening Of
April 10. While no formal program has
been announced, it Is understood that
several speakers will be on the program
and each win discuss q section of the
legislation passed by the Legislature
now IN session.
The announcement Issued by the
prOgressives follows:
ITO the Citizens Of Montgomery
County:
1.-THE present session Of the MARYLAND
Legislature has enacted many impor-
tant statutes concerning this county.
While no political campaign is now in
progress, we deem 1t important that
our people be fully advised as to the
nature Of these eractmexts.
The viewpoint Of the Democratic
organization has been widely presented
through the press and through the
Montgomery Government Club. Other
viewpoints are equally important For
these reasons we invite all interested
citizens to assemble at the Manor Club
on Friday evening, April 10, at
O'Clock to consider and discuss these
matters Of great public Importance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-27
RAINBOW FOUNTAIN
TO BE TURNED ON
Easter Set for First Operation d
Rejecting Pool Attraction
This Year.

For the first time this year, the rain
bow fountain at the rejecting pool OF
the Lincoln Memorial win be placed in
operation on Easter Sunday and Mon
day. The newly lighted Sylvan TheateR
in the Washington Monument Grounds
will be placed IN commission shortly ID
Is expected, as workmen are now finish-
ing UP the task Of putting final touches
on this job.
Lieut.. Col. U. s. Grant, 3rd, director
of public buildings and public parks, to-
day had workmen cleaning out the re-
hecting pool of the Lincoln Memorial
and repairing the bottom.
Lights for band concerts at the Syi-
van Theater win be permanently in
stalled and Lombardy poplars will be
planted in front, as an additional screen
for the stage. Concrete in which the
footlights win rest, is being poured to-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-27
CABIN JOHN ROW
FINALLY SETTLED
Differences Which Split Fire De
partment Adjusted at Heated
Meeting.
~ a stan Correspondent Of The star.

By Stan Correspondent OF The Star.
CABIN JOHN PARK, Md, March ~.
Long standing differences which re-
Gently split the Cabin John Park Volun-
teer Fire Department at last have been
settled, recognized leaders OF both fac
tons announced following a turbulent
meeting last night.
This morning delegation, with the
pledged support Of the entire department
left for Annapolis to urge the passage
Of the bill introduced in the Maryland
Legislature ct the instance of the fire.
men, providing for the creation Of an
independent fire taxing area along the
Conduit road, exclusive of Glen Echo.
The meeting, held in the Glen Echo
Cabin John School, extended into the
early morning and was marked by
violent recrimination by both sides. end
ing with q compromise plan agreeable
to both factions proposed by Norman
g. Lynch, leader of one Of the groups.
On motion OF Mr.. Lynch, unanimously
adopted, all members Of the department,
with the exception Of the three original
incorporators, resigned. With this ac-
ton the dispute between A. A. Potter
and David Tuohey as to which was the
legally elected president came to an end
and the department was free to start
afresh, draw up bylaws along more
liberal lines and elect new officers.
The three original incorporators who
were left by the Lynch resolution were
Mr.. Lynch, Harry Davis and Charles
L. Benson Those who went to An
napolis today to seek an audience be-
fore the Montgomery County delegation
and Senator Hilton were Mrs. Charles
L. Prank, Tuohey, and Thomas Sui
Ivan, former chief Although all for
merly were aligned with the faction 70
which Lynch was opposed. Lynch said
this morning that they now had the
support Of his group.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-27
Oakton Dinner Tonight.

OAKTON, Va, March 81 (SpeciaD
The Oakton School League is serving
a chicken and ham dinner tonight In
the All Club room to raise money for
science equipment IN order that the
school may meet all demands for &C
creditinp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-27
PARK ROAD WORK
TO START MONDAY
Grading for Link in Rock
Creek Valley, Montgomery,
to Go Forward.
BY a stan Correspondent Of The Star.


SILVER SPRING, Md, March 81
The contract for grading the first unit
of the proposed road system to open
up Rock Greek Valley in Montgomery
County for park use is to be let and
work started next week, Irving c. Root,
chief engineer of the Maryland-Na-
tionaI Capital Park and Planning Com
mission, announced following meeting
Of the commission last night.
The actual construction Of the roadbed
win be commenced Monday, Mr. Root
said, by the Hagerstown, Nd, firm of
Muldoon, Long g. Penney, although the
formal contract will not be signed until
the regular meeting of the planning
commission next Thursday.
The af1xing Of signatures is being de-
layed, Mr.. Root explained, by the fact
that deeds to all the land through
which the road viii run have not yet
been obtained. Word was received yes
terday.> however, he said. that the last
obstacle in the way Of acquisition of
the desired land by the commission has
been removed by the issuance OF a de-
cree by Judge Robert b. Peter in Rock
vile Circuit Court ratifying the sale Of
% acres Of the Dunlop estate. The
consent Of the court to the sale was
needed. since one Of the sellers was a
minor heir.
The proposed road Is to be IA miles
IN length, connecting with Beach
Drive in the District and Jones Mil
road at its intersection with the
Bethesda Silver Spring highway in
Maryland. The bid submitted by the
Muldoon, Long 81 Penny Co, is
for $s,936.45, Mr.. Root announced. The
construction company viii grade the
roadbed and provide drainage facilities.
In about two or three weeks, Mr.
Root declared, bids probably viii be
received for the work of surfacing the
road. He said the commission has not
yet decided what type of surface will
be used.