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Evening star., 1932-07-22
DEFAULTING is DENIED
Container Corporation Answers Re-
ceivership Suit in Delaware.

ceivership Suit in Delaware.
WILMINGTON. Del, July % LP-
The Container Corporation of America,
with Offices in Chicago. filed an an
swer yesterday in Chancery Court here
to the receivership suit brought against
it recently by Harrington j. Thomson
of Orange. N. J.
The answer denies as "unqualifiedly
false" the allegation that on June
the corporation defaulted interest pay
ments due on its l5-year per cent
gold debentureS.
If the complainant owns one Of the
bonds, as he says" the answer stated,
he knew the allegation was false, or
else he had refrained from depositing
the coupon for payment"
The corporation stated that on May
Evening star., 1932-07-22
RAIL CHIEFS BACK
|. c. c. PROPOSALS.
Long Negotiations Foreseen
in Eftecting Consolidation
Into Four Systems.

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star., 1932-07-22
C. & o. MINORITY BALKS.
Will Oppose Rail Plan Relating to This
system,

RICHMOND, Va, July % (P.-
Charles S. Valentine, representing
minority stockholders who have opposed
the fiscal policy of the majority at
recent Chesapeake e. Ohio stockhold-
ers' meetings, said today his group
would oppose the Eastern rail consoli-
dation in so far as it provides for union
of the c. & o. with weaker Northern
and Eastern lines.
Valentine said the fight would be
made when the Chesapeake &, Ohio ap-
plies to the Interstate Commerce Com
mission for per mission to form its
system.
A minority block Of c. & o. stock
holders succeeded in defeating the
first big merger proposal several years
ago
Evening star., 1932-07-22

ing that there is no urgent reason why
the Pennsylvania should seek such au-
thority."
He also expressed disappointment that
the majority had not taken cognizance
of Van Swerineen control of the Mis-
souri, Pacific in the West.
Evening star., 1932-07-22
Morgan Sails for Europe.

NEW YORK. July % [P-J. Pier
pont Morgan sailed for Europe last
night aboard the liner Olympic for an
indefinite holiday. The financier ad-
hered to his policy Of declining to COM
ment on public affairs.
Evening star., 1932-07-22
PELLEY SEES ADVANTAGES.

Head Of New Haven System Expects
General Gains.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, July % (Pl-
John J. Pelley, president of the New
York, New Haven e. Hartford Railroad,
said today after this study of the In
terstate Commerce Commission deci-
sion on the four-party plan:
The Interstate Commerce CommiS-
sion's recent decision in the four party
plan for the consolidation Of railroads
in the East should have a beneficial
effect upon the general railroad situa-
ton and holds out substantial benefits
for the future
c, & O, MINORITY BALKS,
Evening star., 1932-07-29
FORMER MEXICAN ARMY
CHIEF Is FOUND GUILTY
yose Alvarez Convicted of Snug
Cling, but Has Already Served
Prison Term.
~ the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
LAREDO, Tex, July 29.-Jose Alvarez,
former chief Of staff of the Mexican
Army, was convicted at Neuvo Laredo,
Mexico, yesterday on a charge of SNUG
Cling silks valued at 10000 pesos into
Mexico in 1928 He was sentenced to
nine months imprisonment.
Alvarez is in Mexico City on bond at
present and as he has served sufficient
time in Jail to cover the sentence
administered, will not have to return
TO prison.
He served as chief of staff while Gen.
Gales was President. Customs officials
at Neuvo Laredo confiscated the silk
shipment and arrested Alvarez. Gales
dismissed him from his position in the
army. ordering the customs service to
prosecute him.
The celebrated Mexican actress,
Mario Conesa, allegedly implicated in
the affair, was ordered deported at the
time.
Others charged with Alvarez and
given the same sentence were Genaro
Palacios Moreno, Venanciano Fernandez,
Felix MARITIME de Osabo Ocariz and
Luis Schere.
Evening star., 1932-07-29
TARGET SHIP TESTED
Radio Control of q. S. S. Utah Pre-
pared for Fleet Practice.

SAN PEDRO, Calf, July 29 CP)-
The first of a series Of tests designed
TO perfect the operative control of the
U. S. S. Utah before she is placed be-
fore a firing squad Of the United States
Fleet next Fall began off the coast
here yesterday
The Utah, decommissioned, is equipped
with radio apparatus by which dis
tant control ship can maneuver, stop
and start her without a crew aboard
the Utah.
The test yesterday was run up the
coast from San Pedro. Control ap-
paratus was aboard the mine sweeper
Robin.
Twelye-year-old Robin Coping re-
Gently caught dangerous black adder
IN England and traded it TO the London
Zoo for baby crocodile.
Milford chronicle., 1932-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Nutter Marvel are
improving their home with coat of
paint.
Miss Sara Johnson, of Whining
ton, was a guest of her grandmother,
Mrs. Margaret Johnson, last Sunday.
The following were guests of the
Whedbees over the Weekend: Mr..
and Mrs. T. J. Taylor of East New
Market, Md; T. L. Willis, Milford;
Miss Elsie Craig, Miss Dorothy Jack
son, Rufus Benjamin and Wilmer
Brown, of Port Deposit, Md, and S.
e. Loomis, fredericksburg, Md. The
latter remained for a visit of several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Campbell and
daughter, Susanne, of Connecticut,
are visiting her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Minner.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Spurry and
daughter were weekend guests of
Miss Eleanor Hammond, of Whining
ton.
Mrs. Passwater, of Milton, is Wis
iting her daughter and son-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Orvis.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Massey and Mrs.
Rowan, of Philadelphia, were gusets
of Mrs. Rowan's brother, James
Kerbin, last week. --.-.-..--
Milford chronicle., 1932-10-21
MAGNOLIA

Next week Oct. 26, 81, 2S, the State
Convention of the w. C. r. U. will
be held in Smyrna. This is expected
to be most important convention
and all members and friends are
urged to attend.
Mrs. Mollie Milbourne returned
home to her brothers on Thursday
after an extended visit with rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Failing enter
tanned their children on Sunday, Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond Failing and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Failing and
daughter and Wylie Failing, of Dow
er.
Last Thursday Mrs. Harry Gour-
ley, accompanied by her daughter,
Mrs. Harvey Gourley, went to Wills
Eye Hospital for treatment. Both
of her eyes have cataracts on them.
Mrs. Clara Wharton, of Philadel-
phia, is a guest at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. G.. w. Collins.
Miss Madelyn Hart and her friend
from Wilmington were guests of her
mother, Mrs. Bessie Hart, over the
weekend.
Milford chronicle., 1932-10-21

Woodcock from November is to
December Is.
Doves from September l to De-
cember Is, except in New Castle
county the season closes December
!.
Quail from November Is to De-
cember 81.
Skunk, mink, otter and muskrat
from December l to March 10, eX-
cept that in cases of embarked
meadow in New Castle county the
closing date is March 20.
Fox from October l to April 80.
Raccoon from October IS to Jan
nary Is.
Opposum from October Is to jan
uary Is.
Squirrel from September l to Oc-
tOber Is.
Rabbit from November IS to De-
cember 81.
The above open seasons shall in
clude the days defining them.
Daily Bay And Possession Limits
Ducks, Is in the aggregate of all
kinds, but not more than 5 elder
ducks and not more than 10 of any
one, or of the aggregate of two or
more, of the following species:-
canvasback, redhead, greater scaup,
lesser scaup, ringneck, blue-wing
teal, green-wing teal, cinnamon teal,
and gadwall, shall be taxi
en- in any one day, and any person
at any one time may possess not |
more than 80 ducks in the aggregate |
of all kinds, but not more than 10
elder ducks and not more than 20
of any one, or of the aggregate of
two or more, of the following spe-
cies: es:-canvasback, redhead, greater
scaup, lesser scaup, ringneck, blue
wing teal, green-wing teal, cinna-
Milford chronicle., 1932-10-21
OFFICIAL INFORMATION FROM
THE GAME COMMISSION OF
DELAWARE

The dates for opening of cunning
in Delaware for all kinds of game
protected by law, was issued in
form of a bulletin on Friday, Octo-
Der Z, 1882, for information of all
gunners, or persons interested, in
Delaware.
To guide all persons interested,
the bulletin is printed in the Mil
ford Chronicle, exactly as it was
given to the public, and there
should be no violation of the laws
unintentionally, as the opening and
closing dates, as well as the number
of any kind of game limit for q day,
that may be taken.
The Fish and Game Commission
regulations follow:
Bulletin Issued October z, 1882
Waterfowl( except wood, ruddy
and bufflehead ducks, snow, Ross
and cackling geese, and swans),
rails, coOt, gallinues, woodcock,
Wilson's snipe or jacksnipe and
mourning doves, may be taken each
day from half an hour before sun
rise to sunset during the following
open seasons, except, that the hour
for the commencement of hunting
waterfowl, rails, gallinues, coot and
Wilson snipe on the opening day of
the season shall be - o'clock noon.
Open Seasons
Ducks, geese and coot from No
vember 1 to December 81.
Wilson's snipe or jacksnipe from
October Is to January Is.
Rails and gallinues from Septem-
ber 1 to November 30.
Milford chronicle., 1932-10-21

smokers 21%5, railroads 1870. camp
fires 1870, incendiary SO, logging
40, miscellaneous 40, and light
ming 10. Dry leaves form an ideal
condition for starting fires; there
fore, gunners who smoke should be
careful to prevent fires by tramping
out that cigarette or cigar and
stamp out the pipe Goals. Not only
are wild birds and animals trapped
by fire, but the protection of cover
is destroyed and they become an
easy prey to their enemies.
Milford chronicle., 1932-10-21

mon teal, shoveler, and gadwall,
shall be possessed at any one time.
Geese and brant, four in the ag-
gregate of all kinds, and any per-
son at ony one time may possess
not more than eight geese and brant
in the aggregate of all kinds.
Rails and gallinutes-25 in the
aggregate of all kinds, but not more
than TX Of anV sOna snapin
Milford chronicle., 1932-10-21

Animals, except those WHICH are
habitually trapped for their pelts, 6.
There is no open season for
pheasants, plOver and yellow-legs.
In the taking of wild ducks, not
more than 25 live duck decOys may
be shot over
The specific causes of forest fires
in Wisconsin are given as follows:
Carelessness in clearing land 34%,
Milford chronicle., 1932-10-21
STOCKLEY

The pupils of the upper grades at
Stockley built and vanished a mag
azine rack. 1t is a very creditable
product for children. Mi. Farley
gave them a large assortment of
magazines which can be used by
teacher, pupils and parents.
Milford chronicle., 1932-10-21

To vote in November, register
Saturday, Oct. 22nd.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
NEW FORD TO BE ON VIEW
 DURING WEEK
Public Showing to Be Made Thursday Many
 New Features

DETROIT, Michigan, March D. The Ford M otor Company an- nounces that its new Weight will be given the first public show ing next Thursday.
 The description of the car is given but no mention is made re- garding the price.
 The new eight is described as having a brake horsepower of 65 capable of making 75 miles an hour.
 The car embodies a number of new features including silent synchronized gear shift, down draft carburetor and silencer, automatic spark control, diaphram pump, drawing fuel from a tank in the rear of the car.
 The car is larger than previous Fords with double acting hydraulic shock absorbers, rounded V-shape radiator and slanting safety glass windshield.
 The engine is described as a 90 degree V-type.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
DO NOT EXPECT .BABY'S RETURN
 DURING MARCH
Minister, One of Three In- termediaries, Kidnap
 Case, Optimistic
HAS CONFERENCE WITH LINDBERGHS AT HOME
Mystery Still Prevails in Negotiations Reported
 in Progress

HOPEWELL, N. J., March 2s.- Hope that Baby Lindbergh will be returned to his parents, Col and Mrs. charles A. Lindbergh, before the end of this month, ebbed again today.
 The Rev. H. Dobson-Peacock risk ed his life yesterday by a flight here from Norfolk in snow storm. lie talked with Col Lindbergh for several hours then flew back home. He is expected to hold another conference with Col. Lindbergh again within three or four days.
 The minister insisted that he and the other two intermediates, Rear Admiral Guy Burrage and John H. Curtis, Norfolk residents, are optimistic.
 Much mystery prevails in the negotiations of the trio. No de- tails. nothing can be learned and the New Jersey State Police are letting the three men negotiate with the kidnapers of the baby unhindered.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
CAPT. NACOYA IS KILLED IN
 PLANE CRASH
Japanese Flier, Who Plan- ned Transatlantic
 Flight, Goes Down

NEW YORK. March 29.-Capt. Y. Nagoya, Japanese aviator who planned a trans-Pacific flight from Seattle this spring, was killed when his plane crashed in Long Island Sound today.
 Sergeant K. AShi, his associate in the proposed flight, was not in the plane.
 Capt Nagoya was in the air only few minutes after leaving the Floyd Bennett Field before he crashed.
 The plane was a new Bellanca craft recently delivered and which was to be used by the two fliers in an attempt to win a $25,oo0 prize offered by a Tokyo news paper.
 The Captain took off for New Castle. Delaware, where the Bel lanca Company's plans is situated. He planned to make final adjust ment on the flight today.
 As the plane struck the water. 1t burst into flames. Two other men aboard jumped into the water and pulled the captains body from the wrecked plane.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
MORE TROUBLE NOW ARISES AT
 PEACE FARLEY
Japanese Accuse Chinese of Attempting to
 Delay Truce

SHANGHAI, March 29.-A new rupture on the Sino-Japanese ne- gotiations threate d late this afternoon with the issuance of a statement by the Japanese Con- sulate ascribing repeated delays to the fact no Chinese delegate seem- ed in a position or willing to as- sume responsibility.
 The Japanese Consulate officials accused the Chinese of attempting to break up the peace parleys for a truce and then blame the Japan csc.
 On the other hand, the Chinese accuse the Japanese of delaying ne- gotiations. The Japanese have stat ed they will not withdraw troops entirely from the trouble zone and will form a new defense line around Shanghai at a distance of 20 miles. This, the Chinese claim, is the real stumbling block to peace moves.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
SNOW PREVAILS !. IN EAST WITH
 WIND ROARING
Fifteen Persons Reported
 to Have Been Killed Up to Noon
FOUR DROWNED IN
 PLUNGE OF AUTO
Gov. Roosevelt Marooned at Hyde Park-Tor-
 nado Tn Virginia

NEW YORK, March 29.-Storrns in the Atlantic States have taken at least IS lives according to re- ports received up to noon today.
 Automobiles are stalled in snow several feet high and many com. munities are isolated in the New England States.
 Hundreds of schools are closed in New York and Pennsylvania be- cause of the inability of the chil- dren to wade through the high snow.
 Telephone poles have been top- pied over by high winds.
 Tremendous waves lashed the Maine coast.
 At Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a murderer got two and one-half hours respite because the current for the electric chair failed.
 Four persons were drowned when the driver of an automobile was blinded by the sleet and his auto mobile plunged into a lake at Bed ford, New York.
 Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt is snowbound at Hyde Park, New York.
 A tornado struck Virginia and one man is reported to have been killed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
JOBLESS MEN WILL GATHER
 AT ST. LOUIS
Open Air Convention ol Unemployed Will Be
 Held in August

PITTSBURGH, Penn, March 29 Rev. James R. Cox, fiery pastor of the old St. Patrick's Catholic Church, who lead a jobless march on Washington a few months ago, said yesterday, after a nation wide survey, that 100000 unemployed will gather at St. Louis in August at National Convention.
 Each individual will wear shirt of blue, adopted by the Jobless Party.
 Delegates will go to the conven- tion by train, bus, automobile or on foot, each group paying it's own way.
 The convention will begin in Aug ust and will be held in the open air.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
 5 TRAINMEN
 ARE KILLED
 IN ACCIDENT
L ocomo otIve and -Four Coaches Crash Through
 Weakened Bridge

VANCOUVER, B. O., March %. Three men were killed when q Pacific and Great Eastern loeomo- tive and four coaches crashed through a bridge north of Lillooet last night.
 Engineer Minor Basley, Fireman J. H. Duncan and Brakeman H. P. Cummings, were killed.
 Another trainman was injured.
 This is the first serious acci- dent in the history of the road which is owned by the British Col unlbia government.
 None of the passenger coaches left the track.
 A washout had weakened the structure.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
FORMER JUNEAU GIRL
 WEDS IN CALIFORNIA

The marriage of Miss Juliet Fay Thane and MT. Samuel Sails bury Perry on March 12, last. has been announced by the brides mother, Mrs. Harriett Lee Thane The ceremony took place in Los Angeles.
 Mrs. Per1y's father. the late B L. Thane, was one of Alaska $ most prominent mining men for years and promoted the Alaska Gastineau mining operations cen tered at Thane and Perseverance During much of that time, Mrs Perry resided here with her par entS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
COOLIDGE MAY RUN AGAIN IN
 YEAR OF 1886
Harvard Professor Makes Prediction and States
 His Reasons

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, March 29.-- Prof. Arthur H. Holcombe, of Har- yard, international authority on political science, predicted that Cal yin Coolidge twill be an excellent Presidential prospect in 1886 and the conjecture may be safely haz- arded he would like to be President again"
 Prof. Holcombe said further: His problem is much like Theodore Roosevelt's. Roosevelt seems to have intended to run in 1916 rath- CT than in 1912. Coolidge will not repeat Roosevelt's mistake"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
Automatic Phones
 Vacate Many Jobs

BERLIN. March 29.-The auto- matic telephone has thrown over 75 per cent of Berlin's telephone operators out of work.
 With fifty-nine automatic tele- phone exchanges, Berlin has ta- ken the lead in Europe as the city with the most modern telephone equipment. Only sixteen telephone exchanges are operated by girls and they will have been replaced by the dial within another two years,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
Seized Stills
 to Shelter U. s.
 Army Munitions

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. March 29.-Copper stills seized in North ern California prohibition raids will protect Army ammunition dumps in the Philippines, officials reveal ed.
 Copper reflects heat, and the coolor ammunition caches are kept the better. So the copper stills are being beaten into roofing, of which two tons, all gathered in raids during the past few months, will be carried across the Pacific on the transport Ludington It will be utilized at Fort Mckinley.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29

Russia was willing to continue the contract, Russian money was offer ed in pay because of the shortage of gold. Albert B. Kahn said the firms men were formerly paid in American dollars.
 The last of the firms engineers are expected to sail from Russia within the next two weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
STOCK MARKET BRISK TODAY,
 TRADING QUIET
Several Leading Issues Ad- vance But Is Large
 ly Lost Later

NEW YORK, March 29.-Stocks settled back today for rather brisk covering movement but main tained a firm tone in quiet trad ing.
 Advances of from one to one and one-half points made by New York Central, United States Steel, Santa Fe and Allied Chemical were large- ly lost although the market stead jed as yesterdays final prices ap- preached.
 Southern Pacific and Reading made new minimums.
 There was also some selling in Auburn and Consolidated Gas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
Wife Waits While
 Husband Visits Girl

SPOKANE, Wash, March D. After testifying her husband left her sitting in the family automo- bile while he called on woman friend, Mrs. Louis Little, Yakima, was given a divorce by Superior Judge Charles Leavy. Both had been married previously.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
American Engineers, Aiding
 Souiet 5-Year Plan, Quitting

DETROIT. Michigan, March 29.- Officials of the Albert B. Kahn, Incorporated. engineering and archi- tsctural firm, which has been one of the principal agents promoting the Soviet five-year plan. announce relations with the Soviet Govern ment have been severed.
 The reason given was that while
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
7777-7---7 4Iaska R.R.
 Train Hits
 SnOlU Slide
Fireman Killed When Lo- comotive Rolls Over
 Engineer Hurt

ANCHORAGE. Alaska, March 20. Robert Lewis, fireman, was killed, and Fred Brayford, engineer, was seriously injured when an Alaska Railroad passenger train crashed into a snowslide no miles north of. here.
 The locomotive roiied over but the coaches remained on the track The accident caused a six-hour delay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
Proposal to Repeal
 |Jones's 5 and 10 Bill Turned Dolon

WASHINGTON, March 29.-- A bill presented by Represen- tative Ralph Horr, of Seattle, m m ber of Congress from Washington, to repeal the Jones's and 10 Prohibition law, was rejected by the House Judiciary Committee by a viva vice vote today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
ALASKAN SNOW coyER

The following depths of snow on the ground were reported from Alaska stations. Monday afternoon, March 28: Bethel, 9 inches; Cor dova, 24 inches; Eagle 22 inches; Fort Yukon, 24 inches; Fairbanks. g inches. The ice at Fairbanks wa srepcrted 48.5 inches thick and the ice at Nome 40 inches.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
FOUR KILLED
 IN EXPL OSION
 IN RESIDENCE
Oil Drippin g in Home Made Heater Believed
 Cause of Disaster

DETROIT, Michigan, March D. An explosion of homemade heat CT wrecked the home of Oliver Stewart, killed him, his wife and their two children this morning.
 Stewart was a garage attendant and he had utilized oil drawn from an automobile. The oil dripped through a tube into a coal burning stove. Bremen said the oil dripped too fast and the explosion resulted
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
Holder of Speed Record m
 Crash Attempting Ne,u Mark

Coast, over the Sahara desert in days, 1T hours and 19 minutes.
 Stops were so few that Mollison had little time for sleep. He mis- judged his distance in landing. He was not hurt in the crash.
 Mollison travelled 6,250 miles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
SEWARD DEPUTY MARSHAL
 RETURNS FROM TRIP SOUTH

Ralph Reed, Deputy United States Marshal in the Third Di- vision with headquarters at Sew ard. is a passenger on the steam CT Yukon enroute to his home. He recently went south with pris- oners for various institutions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
Diesel Plant Wins
 Collier Air Trophy
WASHINGTON. March 29.

WASHINGTON, March 29. = Announcement that the Collier tro- phy award for "the greatest achievement in aviation in America in 1881 has been given to the Pack ard Motor Car Company for the Packard Diesel aircraft engine was made by Senator Bingham of Con- necticut, president of the National Aeronautics Association.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
SEVEN BANDITS
 GET BIC LOOT

MINNEAPOLIS. Minn., March 2s. Seven bandits. four of them car rying machine guns. held-up "A persons in an outlying bank here today and escaped with cash and securities valued at $60,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
COLLECTOR RECOVERS
 FROM SEVERE COLD

John c. Mcbride, United States Collector of Customs, who was con- fined to his home several days from a bad cold, is completely recov- cred He was at his office today.