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Evening star., 1932-02-20
CHAPTER LV.

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"HE mountain walls seemed rush.
ing up to meet them as the
plane settled Dropping down
from the curdled gold of the sky
swallowed up in the blue
shadow of night which filled the small
Something terrifying in this swift
changing OF light =. Judy, tense
! in the front cockpit, gripping the
leather seat with an intensity which she
| felt the ache at the base Of her nails
fourd a single phrase ringing through
her numbed brain, as though q solemn
voice had chanted it: The valley OF
the shadow OF death the shadow
| A moment Of paralyzing fright :. .
moment centuries long-then the
plane was swooping to the clearing
skimming over the ground, the green
grass bending with the wind Of their
passage.
The space was surprisingly level, as
these mountain meadows so frequently
are. A creek bisected 1t, but Nick had
landed the plane the long way OF the
yards to spare before the almost per-
pcuulCuldl Wd11S VI AoSA SAAA oAAoV ny
again.
Judy had been flung into the bot
tom OF the cockpit with the force OF
landing. In an instant Nick was bend
ing anxiously over her. Hurt, Judy?'
She scrambled back into the seat
showing back her hat. which had been
knocked down over her eyes. 'N-no
don't think so. What happened"
II had to make forced landing
Something wrong ;. didn't you hear
the engine coughing?"
Yes it sounded wrong What's the
matter?"
Nick did not answer. He had gone
to the front Of the plane and raised the
tentness of his profile through the thick
| light, as he bent closer, tinker1ng with
the intricacies of the complicated en-
gine.
She looked curiously about her, MOTTO
| ing their landing place. This was the
meadow Of the small cabin. There il
was, over by bend of the creek, jus,
discernlble in the twilight. The chill
of night already lay in this deep clear
ing. but no light shone from the small
high windows Of the cabin, nor die
she see any one moving about it.
Like queer dream, to be sitting here
perched up in the cockpit, looking oui
at this unfamiliar scene. Rather
awingly still, now that the roar Of the
motor was shut of. Still. with the
somber hush of the mountains. Grow
| ing out of the stiffness, she became
aware of the slight rush Of the creek
A bird sang abruptly somewhere from
the dark mass Of the forest, and a:
abruptly stopped
Already the light had darkened. She
could not read Nick's expression now
as he bent over the engine.
Nick walked back. Stood on the
ground, looking up at her with a trou-
bled look. ''Of all the fool things
I'm afraid we're in for it, Judy"
What the NATTER"
"Gasoline's clogged."
What does that mean?"
well, it's not fatal I can Ak 1t
But not in this light. Can't see. And
it's growing darker every minute.
guess this is where We stay tonight
Judy"
She looked steadily back at him, theil
eyes caught-locked-in the thick light
| Judys eyes . enormous in her white
| face. Her hair-grown to her shoulder:
Evening star., 1932-02-20
EMORY M. &. PASTOR
WILL DISCUSS "POWER"
Two Sermons, Epworth League
Meeting and Other Program
Features Announced.

At Emory M. E. Church South to-
morrow at IL am. the pastor, Rev.
Harry V. Wheeler. will preach on
Power" and at 8 pm. he will continue
the series Of sermons on stewardship"
Epworth League is at Z pm.
On Tuesday, February %, at $50
pm. the Board Of Stewards will enter
tain the women of the church at
banquet. At the home Of Mai and Mrs.
M. H. WEIGH, 6721 Piney Branch road,
Wednesday evening the Class of Friend
ship and their husbands will be enter
tanned.
At the Thursday evening service the
pastor will continue the study Method
ism and World Need"
Evening star., 1932-02-20
AVIATRIX WILL SPEAK
Amelia Earhart Putnam to Address
Women Democrats.

Amelia Earhart Putnam, famous
aviatrix, will speak at meeting of the
Woman's National Democratic Club to-
morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock in the
clubs headquarters. 1926 New Hamp-
shire avenue.
The transatlantic flyers topic will be
"My Experiences in the Air" Mrs
James T. Newton is chairman of the
arrangements program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-17

Arrangements were completed to-day for the reception of Cover nor Joseph B. Ely. of Massachu- sets upon the occasion of his visit to Connecticut on Sunday, August 28, when he will be the principal speaker to, several thousand Fair field County democrats who will gather at the Danbury Fair Grounds under the auspices of the Sheriff Thomas F. Reilly assocla- ton.
 My arrangements with State Po- lice Commissioner Anthony Sunder- land, Governor Ely will be met at the state line and during his prog ress to Danbury will be met by several delegations headed by may Ors, and will be welcomed to the state by Gov Wilbur L. Cross at Ncwtown.
 The program planned by the committee headed by Honorary Deputy Sheriff Max Committee provides that at Pennington, May or Rankin of<Hartford and Chair man David A. Wilson of the demo- cratic state central committee will meet Governor Ely who will be &C., companied by members of his staff.
 The party will proceed to Water bury where 1t will be met by May or Frank Hayes and prominent members of the party residents of the central part of the state. The entire party will then proceed to Newtown by way of Southbury and Will be met at Newtown Center by Governor Cross. who will be ac- ccnnpanied by Mayor John W. Mur- phy of New Haven, and delega- ton from New Haven.
 sGoyernor Ely, who electrified the
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sally, and by hostile members of the Hofstadter investigating com 1nittee for which he was counsel. And to date, 1t appears that an invostigation some claimed was in- tended to put Roosevelt in the hoI," has developed into a political drama in which the usually soft spoken executive is, stage director and star.
 seated in high-backeG chair with a full sweep of the brilliant hearing room, New York's governor ningles smiles with bis sharp lan- guAGe to opposing attorneys.
 Several times his voice has boom- ed out:
 T alone will decide that"
 He usually halts verbal barrages between the opposing counsel with the blunt statement.~
 Address the chair gentlemen I'll listen to you-confine your re- marks to me-"
 He has been particularly stern with Walkers chief counsel, John ]. Curtin. The attorneys remarks directed at the mayors chief ac- cuser. Samuel Seabury, have been cut off with sharp. retorts from the
 "dentiemen. this is hearing you know and I am going to con- duct it as such--proceed," he would retort, sometimes shaking his finger at Curtin. The clash would end there.
 The governor addresses Walker as "The Mayor" He smiles when he questions the man who has 'wisecracked" before multitudes If a prompt answer Is not forth coming, the governor pounds on his desk.
 Most of Roosevelt's reprimands to the attorneys have been inaudi- ble from the audience or press tables. He ended them with-'Now let's go we are wasting too much time."
 The governors questions have been such as citizens with little re- gard for legal technicalities have asked. For instance. yesterday he tried to learn if Walker tried to produce Russell Sherwood. alleged business agent, for the investigat- ing committee. The right answers by Sherwood would have cleared Walker of possibly the most dam aging charge against him-respon- sibility for nearly a million dollars in deposits and stock accounts in Sherwood's name.
 Walkef said he never had been requested to produce Sherwood.
 ssWasn't 1t matter of public notoriety from the time you got back that he had skipped out?"
 ,.After you got back from Flu rope you must have found out that the whole town was looking for Russell Sherwood?"
 "Didn't you read the papers?"
 s'And did you communicate with him?"
 "Isn't 1t curious thing for you when a man with whom you had safety deposit box. and who looked after your personal affairs disap- pears and the whole town Is look ing for him, and he turns up, not to communicate with him?"
 ssWasn't 1t in the newspapers that he remained in Mexico City several days after he was discov- cred there?"
 Walkers reply to this last of several searching questions was T don't think so; I don't know"
 ''So you just let 1t rider"
 The questions called for some- thing more than repartee.
 Only three of Samuel Seaburys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-17

- - during the day, with a report an- ticipated tomorrow. Mrs BooIe and other leaders reiterated--their belief the convention would not endorse any presidential cafidi- date, but would consider policies looking toward retention of state and national dry laws only. Sev- era1 leaders indicated they held Borah to be an "unknown quan- tity," whom the union would be reluctant to back in view of his questionable strength. even though nominated.
 The prohibition issue. maintained major interest in the convention. with a majority eof speakers de- voting themselves to the topic. Mrs Ada Reed Ferguson, Chicago, director of temperance and mis- sions, yesterday told the conven- ton repeal of the Finnish prohi- bition laws was forced by French wine growers who promised q needed loan in return for repeal. Mrs James Doran. wife of the United States commissioner of in- dustrial alcohol. urged grape grow CTS to concentrate their efYortS to- ward development of non-intoxi- eating fruitiuices rather than on the questionable enterprise of showing the people how 10 violate the national prohibition laws" through wine bricks and such preparations
 Four candidates were to he nominated here to succeed Mrs Ella Alexander Boole, president of the union since 1925, who an- nounced at the opening of the con- vention she would not be candi- date for reelection. Mrs Ida B. Wise Smith. Iowa; Mrs Lillian Vincent. Washington: Mrs ellie c. Burger. Missouri: and Mrs Mamie Colvin, New York. were those seeking the office. Returns were not expected until tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-17
Bay State Chief Executive Will
 Speak At Rally
Fairfield County Democrats Plant Gala Reception at Danbury Fair Grounds for Sunday Present Route Will Take Him Through Waterbury With Mayor Hayes Welcoming Governor

Chicago convention in his speech nominating Alfred E.. Smith for the presidency will keynote the atti- tude of the democracy of New England in the speech he is to make at the Fair grounds. Cover nor Ely D scheduled to arrive at the Fair grounds at 3 o'clock.
 The outing is the second annual event held under the auspices Of the Sheriff Thomas F. Reilly as- sociation at Danbury. Athletic events will be in progress all day at the Fair grounds beginning at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
 A corps of chefs and walters will serve meals a la carte all during the day under the direct super vision of the committee.
 All parking space will be free within the Fair grounds. Speak ing will take place. In front of the grandstand which seats $500 peo- pie. Other speakers on the pro- gram are Governor Cross; Repre- sentative in Congress William L.. Tierney and other speakers of na- tional prominence. ,k8
 The chairman of the meeting who will introduce Governor Ely and other speakers is Major AL fred W. Phillips, Jr, former mayor of Stamford.
 Other chairmen are as follows: Reception, Chief Deputy stephen F. Boucher; Grounds, Deputy Jail CT, Martin A. Green; Sports. Dep uty Benjamin Hertz; entertainment and music, Harry Morrissey:. ca tering, Deputy Edward G6nnoud; tickets and Publicity. J. T. Rear don, all members Of the sheriffs staff in Fairfield county.
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.in-O'- The Wisp
 Walker Man Hidden
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of the money. That Is a broad question"
 And I'm going to give you a broad answer" said Schurman.
 Schurman then explained that he ran across Sherwood's name .n tracing coupons from Consolidated Gas bonds which the mayor has said were the property of Mrs Walker.
 Curtin pressed Schurman to tell of a luncheon with Assistant May or Kerrigan at which the mayors affairs came in for discussion.
 Q. Was there mentoin that the Hofstadter committee was not play ing fair with Mayor Walker in his, absence?
 A. No. There was not.
 Schurman said that "a man named Snyder" his chief process server, had reported to him that Sherwood was in Atlantic City, and that he gave him information re- garding Sherwood's hotel room number.
 The process server did not say he had talked with Sherwood, but merely that he had located him, the witness explained.
 Q. A. subpoena for Sherwood was lodged with the police?
 A. Yes.
 Schurman testified he asked the police to verify the report that the missing accountant was in At- lantic City, and then admitted re- questing the police to hold up the subpoena pending complete veri- ficatiQn."
 "The public press actually To- cated Sherwood" Schurman said, but before formal court action could be taken, Sherwood had van- ished, to reappear some time la- ter in Mexico City.
 Curtin, drew from the witness a detailed account of the efforts to serve the subpoena on Sherwood in Mexico City, and stressed the point that wide publicity was given every move made by the officers.
 Governor Roosevelt cautioned Walkers attorney to "get at the meat of the situation"
 Q. You didn't ask the mayor to aid you in getting Sherwood back from Mexico City, did you?
 Q. Do you know if any of the committee asked the mayor to ask him to return?
 A. I do not.
 Curtin then switched to line of questioning designed to show that Schurman had ordered the search for Sherwood delayed.
 Schurman pointed out that the New York police were not empow- cred to serve a subpoena in New Jersey, where the missing financial agent was first reported, in re- sponse to a question whether he hadn't asked the police not to serve the document.
 After a colloquy enlivened by sarcasms of both counsel and wit ness, Schurman admitted he asked for a return of the subpoena then in the hands of the New York po- lice, and the dollar" that accom- panied 1t for service.
 "As to the dollar" he said smiling. "that vas mine. not the
 Curtin then read into the record a. letter from the New York police department, telling how Schurman had asked for the return of the subpoena. and offered the letter in evidence.
 Judge Seabury questioned Schur- man in an attempt to show that the New York police were informed as to Sherwood's whereabouts, and that the Hofstadter committee had observed The greatest secrecy" in handling details of the subpoenas 1t issued.
 The morning session recessed at 12:AO D. m., until 1:45 D. m.. while counsel were >wrangling over the admissibilify of evidence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-17
COLONEL POPE
 SPEAKS AGAIN ABOUT RUSSIA
Returns From Sixth Visit
 to That Country and Says. United States
 Should Have an Official
 Observer There

Washington, Aug 1T-(UP)-- Colonel Frederick Pope, consult ing engineer and industrial banker who has urged repeatedly that American business be representa- in Russia by an ''unofIiciai observ- kr." is here to-day on an undis-
 Pope came from New York where he arrived Tuesday after three months in Russia, his sixth visit there during the life of the soviet republic. It was reported that he. planned to return to that country shortly
 T am more convinced than ever that we should have at least 'an unofficial observer there" he said on his return to this country, "al- though my recent trip has con- firmed my strong opinion that now is not the time to resume normal diplomatic relations"
 "It would be the duty of an offi- cial observer to look after the in- terests of American firms doing business in Russia. and also to look after the interests of all Americans in that country, This need grows greater every day."
 He said he believed millions would. be spent by Russia in this country with unofficial recognition. even. He did not discuss the fota- tion of an internal bond issue an- nounced recently for sale to citi- zens of all countries in their own currency.
 This loan, 1t was suggested, was for the purpose of speeding com pletion of the five year plan which would call for purchase of indus trial machinery, and raw materials. possibly in America.
 Russian industrialists are pro- gressing more rapidly than gencr- ally believed here. Pope said. He admitted there was q food short age, but said that in case of fam inc, 'ft would be the best organ ized famine in history" It will be ''so distributed he added, that no one section of the country will actually starve."
 He said the soviets needed cap ital. He said equipment for the huge industrial center projected in central Siberia would cost hum dreds of millions, and produce profits and employment for the country which sold the equipment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-17

coming state ticket thoroughly.
 Approximately 200 "oId Guard'' leaders were present at last nights meeting in this city and 1t was ems phaticaliy declared that # the New Guard" chooses to fight the "Old Guard" is ready to dominate the state convention in New Lon don next month just as it did in the spring convention in Hartford.
 Today the call was sent out to all "Old Guard" leaders in the 16g towns, cities and boroughs of Con- necticut warning them to be on their toes and gain control of the delegations to be [ elected to the coming state convention.
 Ex-Mayof William E. Thoms of this city, one of the "O1d Guard" leaders, when interviewed today, stated that 'dt appears as though there will be a fight on the con vention floor on the ma keEy1p of the state ticket" He waE heartily bee hind the move to test the strength of the "Old Guard" agdinlt that of the New Gunrd."
 Last night he and others de- clared that the meeting yesterday afternoon accomplished nothing. It was urged at last nights session that the "Old Guard" hold to its demands and 1t was declared t'G Gov ernor Cross and his friends are T7 kinds of fools if they refuse rec ognition'' of the "Old Guard. .gs
 As verification of yesterdays E story in the Democrat to the ef- feet that Controller Leary would be likely nominee for lieutenant governor, the meeting last night went on record as absolutely fsvcr- ing him for the nomination in view of his excellent run two years ago. Ex- Mayor Joseph Dutton of Bristol was the apparent choice for seere- tary of state.
 Controller Leary stated today that he and ex.Mayor FitzGerald. along with the New Guard" com- mittee Of two will confer with Gov ernor Cross next week sometime and that q final session will be held at Hartford on August 30th, the week before the convention.
 Former State Chairman. James J. Walsh of Meridep former Na- tional Committeeman Thomas J.. Spellacy of Hartford, ex-Mayor FitzGeraId and Town Chairman David J Mccoy of New Haven, ex. Mayor Alfred N. Phillips of Nor walk. P. T. Cornell of Norwich, Thomas Kirwin of Old Saybrook, Richard Elliott of. Southington, ex- Mayor Dutton of Bristol, Hugh Gartland of New Haven, Mayor Francis T. Maloney of Meriden. William ,O'Connor of Norfolk. State Senator William Haggerty of New Britain. Attorney Martin L. Caine of Naugatuck, Representative An- ti1ony Telesca of Torrington. Mich aeI Bannon of New Britain, W.l- liam Buggie of Cromwell, Joseph P. Bransfield of Portland and Dr.. Thomas A. Ryan of Torrington were also among the speakers last night.
 Attorney Edward Mascolo of this city, who is mentioned as q pos sibIe nominee for congress in the fifth district, apparently discounted this report of his candidacy hut urged the nomination of Controller Leary for lieutenant-governor. John Donnelly of Bristol suggested Mayor Dutton of Bristol for sec
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-17
ESCORT GOVERNOR ELY ACROSS STATE
WIFE COMPLAINS
 OF HUSBAND
Judge McGrath Puts Him on Probation for One
 Year
WARNED TO BEHAVE

Thogas Zabit, 34, of 92 South Leonafd street was given a six months jail sentence, with exe- cution suspended. and placed on probation for a year when he was found guilty of breach of the peace charges before Judge John F. Me- Grath in city court thIs morning. Zabit was charged with having ad- ministered beating to his wife who appeared in court with dis .c0lored eye.
 Mrs Zabit told the court she has been separated from her husband for several months and that she is supporting her 13-year-old son without the assistance of the ac- cused. She said he has been both- ering her and that she would rather have him keep away.
 Judge McGrath instructed the &C., cused to keep away from Mrs Za- bit and that if he is brought be- fore the court again he will go to tail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-17
Speaker Garner :
 Prepares Reply
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into line by reaifirming his ad- miration for the 1928 candidate.
 There was some feeling in Smith quarters that Garner had been un- necessarily nasty in using his del- egates to break the convention deadlock against Roosevelt at the moment when Smith and his allies believed they were on the point of stopping the New York gover- nor. i, t .3
 Garner's diplomatic mission to New York even carried him to the point of calling on Smith in the Empire State building. Smith s silence after this gesture of peace caused some >w0nderment among ment that he was hopeful of the former governors support.
 New York, August 17 = (UP)-- Leaders of the 1928 and 1932 democratic presid ential campaigns met here today to decide what share of campaign contributions shall be devoted to wiping out the $400, 900 Alfred, E. Smith campaign deficit. k James A. Farley, chairman, \, of the Democratic National Commit tee, has announced the party plans a campaign this year costing about a million and half. This is less than half the cost in 1928.
 Evans Woollen, Indianapolis banker. and Harry F. Byrd are di- recting the financial end of the 1892 campaign for Franklin D. Roosevelt Frank c. Walker, treasurer of the National commit tee, is receiving contributions to meet the deficit.
 Most of the deficit is ain indebt- edness to John A. Raskob. who is willing to renew the loan. Part Of the deficit is money owed to the Country Trust Company in which Alfred E. Smith Is an off cial. Int bank notes. 1t is under stoods. are long overdue.
 Cheyenne, Wyoming. August IT - (UP) = Congressman Vincent