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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
NANkINc SHELLED BY JAPANESE
u S. Excels Japan In Air And On Sea- But Army Is Smaller

These sketches show compare
tive strength of the armies, navics
and air forces of the United States
and Japan. The United States has
u superior air force and heavier
navy, but the Nipponcse have
much larger standing army.
The combined air fleets Of tho
American army and navy total APP
proximatcly $500 planes and 49,
600 men, compared with 1900
planes and $1,000 men In tho Jap
anesc mir corps.
The American navy is decidedly
superior on a tonnage basis, chiefly
because OF its 16 battlcshiiIs.
Japan has only 10.
The Japanese standing army Of
go, 900 dWarfs Americas force of
137,472, but the actual war strength
of either nation Is predetermined.
In view of Japan's compulsory
military training and the United
States National Guard and reserve
mower.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
Governor Pretender
OF Louisiana Forced
To Move His Office

New Orleans, La, Feb 1.-(UP)
Paul Cyr has moved
his executive offices from a hotel
room equipped with twin beds and
q bath room door bottle opener to
another hotel-by request.
He had made the Heidelberg no.
tel his executive mansion two days
before the management requested
him to pack his tooth brush and
clean shirt and depart, SO Cyr went
to the Louisiana hotel.
Cyr. leader Of the "out" forces
In Louisiana's war of the gover-
nors. to-day intends to file suit In
district court at Lake Charles. The
suit Ia directed as an custer at his
gubernatorial rival Alvin o. King.
II Cyr IL successful, King and his
armed guards will have to move
from the official state house and
executive mansion.
Roy L. Heidelberg. manager of
the Heidelberg hotel. filed an "ous-
ter" or his own on Cyr. In a note
to the wandering governor. "
Heidelhere wrote. Il respectfully
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
THAT
SHOW INJURIES
TO MRS JUDD
May Be introduced in Her
Defense-Her Husband,
DR. Judd, May Testify

Phoenix. Ariz, Feb 1.-UP)--
Photographs to show that Winnie
Ruth Judd suffered from numer-
GUS bruises as. long as Il week af-
ter she assertedly killed two former
friends last October may be intro
duced at her trial this week on the
charge she murdered Agnes Anne
Leroi. The pictures, % In all,
were taken in Los Angeles when
Mrs Judd surrendered to authori-
ties after trunks she sent there
were discovered to contain the
bodies Of Mrs Leroi and Hedvi2
Samuelson. shot to death together
In the Phoenix apartment they
shared.
The defense probably will at
tempt to introduce these pictures
In support OF self defense plea,
It was learned through the defend
ants husband. DR. William c. Judd.
DR. Judd also Is expected to testify
to certain eccentric actions of his
wife. Mrs Judd's trial has been
In recess since last Wednesday be-
cause of the illness of jurors.
Physicians expected the jurors to
be able to continue to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01

request you TO move your office
from the hotel. thereby correcting
an erroneous impression that is
sure to prevail about the Hotel
Heidelberg and myself politically
II was pointed out that Heidel-
berg supported Governor-Designate
o. X. Allen. administration candi.
date during recent primary cleo
tions. and already has recognized
Alvin 0. King as governor.
Meanwhile. Senator Huey p.
t"Pajamas~ Long, whom King
succeeded in the governors chair.
commented from Washington:
Poor wandering Cyr! Again he
moves his capitol. That makes
about six times In a week-first 1t
was Jeanerette tCyr's home). then
New Orleans, then Baton Rouge.
then back to Jeanerette, then to
the Heidelberg hotel In Baton
Rouge and now It's somewhere else.
1t used 20 take constitutional
amendment to move the capital.
All one needs nowadays ia q taxi
cab"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
American Warships
With Regulars And
Marines Rushing On
3lst Regt Of 1000 Men
/. and 400 Marines Will
Leave Tuesday From
Manila-Nine Destroy
ers Will Answer to
Emergency Call From
Washington
BY JOSEPH II. BAIRD

United Press Staff Correspondent
Washington, Feb / (UP)- Am
erican warships, regular army
troops, and marines were cutting
through the blue Pacific today to-
ward Shanghai to protect Ameri-
cans there while the state depart
ment prepared new representations
to Toxic.
Already other representations
and formal protest were pending
in Toxic despite delivery by AM
bassador Forbes of an indignant
verbal warming in which he was
Joined by representatives of Italy
and Great Britain.
Britain also has dispatched REIN
forcements to Shanghai and France
was expected to follow suit.
The American action followed II
conference of President Hoover
and the nations military leaders
that has not been exceeded In
drama and serious possibilities
since the World War.
While motorists and strollers
took advantage Of sunny after
noon and went about the city IN
holiday mood, President Hoover
called together the military lead
ers.
For two hours Mr. Hoover sat
with Secretary of State Stimson
Secretary of Navy Adams. Secre-
tary Of War Hurley, Admiral Will
liam V. Pratt, chief of naval oper-
atoms, General Douglas Macarthur
chief Of staff of the army; Under
secretary of State Castle and DR.
Stanley K. Hornbeck, chief OF the
far east division.
The conferees had before them
an urgent appeal from Consul Cen
eral Cunningham at Shanghai fol
more forces to protect the 5000
American civilians there.
Journ alistic and diplomatic
washington waited anxiously foi
Continued on Page 81
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
FOURTEEN u.
! WARSHIPS WILL
SOON BE THERE
By Middle of Week They
Will Be Anchored Off
Shanghai to Guard
American People and
interests

Washington, Feb 1-UP)--
Fourteen Y. S. war vessels will be
anchored off Shanghai by the mid
die Of the week. Their. guns will
be augmented by the small arms
of some 5000 soldiers and marines
with orders to protect American In.
terests in the disorders there.
This will concentrate at Shang-
hal most of the U. S. military
strength in the Far East.
Admiral M. NJ. Taylor, COM
handing the Asiatic fleet. should
arrive at Shanghai from Manila
Wednesday In the cruiser Houston
With him will be seven destroyers.
Two other destroyers, the Truxton
and the Borie, are at Shanghai
The Paul Jones, PARROT. Bulmer
and Edsall. should arrive from Ma
Mia to-day. Three more destroy
ers are at other Chinese ports.
Each destroyer carries six off
GERS and 115 enlisted men. Each
is equipped with four four-inch
guns, one anti-aircraft gun and
four triple torpedo tubes.
The Houston normally carries Cd
naval officers and 512 sailors. one
marine officer and 35 enlisted men
CONTINUED on Pnge 81
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
List of Assets Was Filed
in U. S. Bankruptcy
Court at Hartford
They Amount to ST.
O8z,765.IO 800 List of
Those Residing Here
Who Are Liable

Many Waterburians are liste6 as
being liable to the bankrupt blok-
erage concern Of F. E. Kingston
and company for large sums. The
total list of assets has been filed In
the United States bankruptcy court
at Hartford. The assets total So
O82,766.10. Among the local per-
sons listed as being customers not
fully margined are: Felicia Balazy,
care Of Daniel Altman, 1913 Grand
street, $46.45; Jennie Bevans. 81
WATERFOWL avenue, $1,3O3.53;
Adele B. Crane, 1872 Grand street;
$304.78.
Also William F. Calvin. IFS
Bishop street, $32.12; Elizabeth
Kelsey, % johnson street, So
s97.49; Jerome Knopp, ITS Plaza
avenue, $2,S49.62; Arthur Lunny,
25 Central avenue, $114.75: Ed
ward Mascola, 81 Leavenworth
street, SCOTIA; Thomas r. Nc
EvOy, Z Plaza avenue, $758.9S;
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
Many People In
City Liable In
Kingston Case
MISS MIKNAITIS
new ASSISTANT
CLERK OF COURT

Miss Gertrude Miknaitis was to-
day appointed assistant clerk Of
the common pleas court to succeed
the late Mrs Jennie r. Root whose
death occurred last week. Miss
Miknaitis appointment was concur
red upon by Judge Edward J. Finn
and Deputy Judge Miles F. McNiff.
The appointment becomes effective
to-day.
Miss Miknaitis has been substi-
tuting in Mrs Roots position as as
sistant to William M. Gillette, clerk
Of the court, since Mrs Root was
taken Ill several months ago. She
hasf been employed at the court
house for the last 10 years, her
CONTINUED on Page ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
Situation In China
Becomes Much More
Dangerous To-day
Without Warning the Japanese Hurled
Shells Into Nanking-Artillery of
Chinese Return Fire - Darker City
UNITED STATES WILL HAVE
14WARSHIPS THERE THURSDAY
{ BY UNITED PRESS

War activities in the Far East took today
japanese warning shed Marking which has been the
of Central government until this week.
Among the in the increasing of danger
happenings in the Chinese Japanese conflict
Marking - japanese sheled city, American destroyer COM
reported Washington he had his vessel of
Toxic Cabinet decided send japanese army unit -
Shanghai.
Shanghai japanese following sharp cleanup of Hongkcw
the weekend claim they
being ordered International Settlement police today
of during Monday night and abandon stations
Hongkew Heavy gunfe Chapel Eyewitness claims Jap
shot Chinese in Hongkew.
Washington State Department made cellar that dispatch OF
army and additional warcra Shanghai purely
protection of American lives and property in Shanghai
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01

ships off the city. The Chinese au-
thorities on Saturday. realizing the
imminence of the Japanese attack,
moved the capital to Loyang. fur
ther in the interior. The move.
made by General Chang kai-Shek
and his supporters. was disputed
by some members of the tempo
rary government, who remained in
Marking.
In addition to the Japanese
ships, the following war vessels
are at Marking:
British-One YangtZe river gun
boat and the fleet slOop Bridge
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01

Marking, China, Feb 1-OP)-
A Japanese cruiser in the Yangtse
began Smelling Marking tonight
Chinese artillery ashore replied
to the fire of the Japanese. The
entire city was darkened.
Marking is 13O miles up the
Yangtze from it's mouth, near
which Shanghai is located.
Marking has a population of ap-
$4,000 and there are
1870 Americans there. The Ameri-
cans were advised on Saturday to
be ready to get out of the city OIL
two hours notice.
The Japanese have seven war;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
Former Washington and
New York Newspaper
man Has Written
Graphic Account OF the
Scenes He Witnessed
They We're Sent to
Unite Press

Telegraph Editors Note:--
Following graphic eyewitness
account of Japanese activities
during warfare In Shanghai
was written for the United
Press by Don King, former
Washington. ID. c. and New
York newspaperman. now in
China. King has lived In China
many years, and has served as
a volunteer corps policeman.
The material is presented as
Kings experiences in connec-
ton with his police work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
Late Bulletins
OLD YALE PROFESSOR DIED

Greenwich, Conn, Feb 1-(UP)-Professor Charles
S. Hastings professor of physics at Yales Sheeul Sci
enc school for 80 years. died at the home of his daugh
ter, Mrs H. w. Chittenden, here during the night
announced to-day He was in his Saith year and had
been in retirement Is years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
EDGE WILL NOT
BE APPOINTED

Washington, February ! -fUP)
- Presidential Secretary Theodore
Joslin said today that Walter p.
Edge, ambassador to France. Will
not be appointed ambassador 70
Great Britain. The denial was
made by Joslin when he was asked
to comment on reports from Paris
that Edge would be named to sue
coed Charles G.. Dawes at London
Joslin declined to, comment on
rumors that former Governor
Frank Lowden Of Illinois was be-
ing considered for the post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
TEXAN WINS FIDDLE CONTEST

Springfield No. Feb l--(UP)-Ben schoat, 81,
who prefers to be known the "Fiddin' Wampus Cat
from Texas" awarded first prize in old fddlers
contest held here recently Witnesses said that Schoa
"footwork" good as his fdding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
u. S. BATTLE FLEET SAILS

San Pedro. February - (UP) - The United ota'es
battle fleet sailed hbor today with the u New York
the u Oklahoma u Nevada leading the long me.
Other which left San Francisco and San Diego TO-DAY
feetex will be held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
500 ROW BOATS ORDERED

Hayward, Wis, Feb 1-(UP)--An order for 500
rowboats, placed by Chicago mail order house with
company here has proved business BOOM The order
is of the largest in the history of the company Most
of the material will be obtained in this county.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
1000. COO MORE BALES OF COTTON

Dallas, Tex, Feb UP)-Oriental disorders and
so per cent failure Of the India cotton crop will cause
Japan and China to import 100000 bales of cot
ton from the United States this year than last officials
of the japan Cotton company estimated to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
BoMBSHELL OF CHINESE LEADER
DISARMAMENT is DOOMED

Hartford Conn., February - CUP - The present situation
probably will doom the Geneva disarmament
10 failure in the opinion Winston Churchill British and
author .s
He expressed opinion interview when he came here to
lecture at Bushnell Memorial Anglo American relations
don't see be important results from the ama-
ment conference" said Churchill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
STREET SWEPT BY DOLLARS

Albany, Ore, Feb 1-(UP)-A broom here sweeps
silver dollars bank employee dropped sack contain
ing $1,000 in half dollars principal street. With
the assistance of broom donated by sorekeeper all
the pieces except were recovered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01

Philadelphia, Feb 1-(UP)-A standardized wage
rate of 81 hour for all skilled workers in the build
ing trades is proposed by the Philadelphia Builders Ex
change and Employers association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
MORE BRITISH TROOPS

London. February = (UP) = The War Office announced To-
addition the second battalion the Argyll and
Hoandr the number battery Hong Kong
Singapore brigade Royal artillery had been sent to Shanghai
from Hong Kong.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
POLICE CONSIDER NEW ARMS

Springfield, No, Feb 1-UP)-With the murder
of six city and county officers still fresh in the
minds of citizens here Mayor T. H. Gideon and Police
Chief Ed Waddle considering purchase of an ar
mored car machine guns and automatic rifles for officers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01

Es Corvallis, Ore, Feb 1-(UP)-From humble be-
ginning, the library at Oregon State college has grown
to one of $4,000 volumes. The library first
ganized in 1908, with about 1000 volumes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb 1--(UP)--The
treasury net balance January 20
was $34l.461.3l4.S0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
Ruthless Killing Of
Helpless Chinese By
Forces Of Japan
War Bulletins
JAPS SHELL AMERICAN BUILDING

Shanghai February CUP japanese destroyer anchored
at the mouth Kangz River opened fire buildings belonging
to the Texas Oil Company IN American concern. today.
The destroyer sprayed American property with machine
fire.
The buildings of the Texas Company installation on
Gouqh Island off Woosung, about 20 miles from Shanghai
commanding officer the said he had been fired on
fro mthe shore
Windows of the Texas corporation installation shattered
Otherwise, little damage.
BoMBsHELL OF CHINESE LEADER
Geneva, February (UP) - Threat of in the Far East
political instability Europe worldwide depression
greeted delegates here today for the first world dama
ment conference
final blow the pacific aims of the League of Nations
Chinese delegate W. Yen notified the league that China would
resist by force attacks by Japan which he claimed
were continuing violation of the league the Kellogg anti
war pact, and the nine power treaty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01

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The Weather

Fair Tonight but Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01

Last Minute News Flashes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01

Complete weather Report Page 4.
Evening star., 1932-01-08

Government departments by its inyen-
tor, Robert r. Gonsett Of Los Angeles,
The apparatus also has been sub
mitted for tests to the Bureau OF
Standards.
According to Mr. Gonsett, the inven-
ton. which Is only four by three inches
in size, would make possible the prac-
tical use of neon tubes as signals for
automobile traffic, ships and airplaneS.
At present. he explained. neon tubes
are operated by a 1l0-volt commercial
current. which requires a ground,
making it impossible to equip radio
towers with neon lights as airplane
warnings. His device. however, the
inventor claims, would not interfere
with a radio station.
Pointing out its advantages, he said
the cost Of both installation and main
Evening star., 1932-01-08

tensnce would be slight, a standard size
neon stop sign being operated by a
single ordinary dry-cell battery for a
To demonstrate the device he op-
GRATED a neon stop sign with the cur
rent of a single cell of fiashlight
battery.
The timing device works through a
mercury tube switch and produces
regular flashes of light.
He has demonstrated the device be-
fore officials Of the United States Army
Signal Corps. the Light House Service
and the Always Division of the Depart
ment of Commerce.
Another apparatus for the operation
of motors at distance by means of
radio without amplif1cation, also was
brought East by Mr.. Gonsett and has
Evening star., 1932-01-08
ASKS S25,OOO DAMAGES

Complaining she was seriously in
jured in fall in one of It's stores
Laura M. Grant, 1915 Eighth street
today filed suit in District Supreme
Court against the American Stores CO.
for S25, 900 damages.
The plaintiff declares that on June
IS, 1880, she entered the defendant
store at 712 K street by invitation
tripped over a hole in the floor ano aI
fell, sustaining serious injuries. Sne
is represented by Attorney t. l.. Jel-
Evening star., 1932-01-08

L. Hancock, ]. Bayard Clark, H. Wal
ter Lambeth, jr.; Robert L. Doughton,
A. L. Bulwinkle and Zebalon Weaver.
The reception and dance will be held
after an address by Senator Bailey.
The affair is being arranged by Maj.
Eley P. benson and Miss Jane Eliza
beth Newton.
Evening star., 1932-01-08
Queen Cuts Allowance.

SOFIA (P1-Following the example
of King Boris, who recently slaShed
his kingly budget to help Bulgaria's
economy program, Queen Ionna and
Princess Eudoxia the Kings sister,
have asked that their personal allow
anceS be reduced
Evening star., 1932-01-08
THE EVENING STAR WASHINGTON

Fred C. Sherman, Brig. Gen. Hugh
Matthews, DR.. r. r. Sayer. Comdr.
Norman B. Hall and Capt. Edwin II.
Pagenhart, vice presidents. Capt. George
F. Unmacht of New York will be the
installing officer.
Among the speakers will be Senator
David A. Reed of Pennsylvania and
Admiral Robert E Coontz, national
president. They will be introduced by
Lieut.. Col. John Thomas Taylor. chair
man of the committee in charge.
portion of the program will be
broadcast over Radio Station WRC.
Evening star., 1932-01-08
SENATOR TO SPEAK
North Carolina Legislators to At
tend State Party.

Senators and Representatives from
North Carolina will be the guests of
honor at a reception and dance to
be held in connection with the next
meeting OF the North Carolina State
Society, scheduled for $3.50 pm, jan
uary 18. in the Shoreham Hotel.
Among those expected to attend, are
Senators Cameron Morrison and Josiah
W Bailey. and Representatives Edward
W Pou, Lindsay C. Warren, John H,
Kerr, Charles l.. Abernethy, Franklin
Evening star., 1932-01-08
SOJOURNERS TO INSTALL
OFFICERS AT BANQUET
Meeting of Washington Chapter
Saturday Night Will Be Ad-
dressed by Senator Reed.

Mai. Edwin S. Bethlehem, jr., recent
" reelected president of the Washing,
ton Chapter, National Sojourners, VIII
head the list of officers to be installea
at the organizations annual banquet
and dance Saturday night IN the May
flower Hotel.
other oficers to be installed include
Tiert Col. Avery J. Cooper, Comdr.
Evening star., 1932-01-08
VAP0R LIGHT TIMER
DEMONSTRATED HERE
Inventor Says Single Dry Cell Can
Run Tube as Signal for Traf<
fc, Ships or Planes.

A device, containing a self-actuat-
ing timing arrangement, for commercial
operation Of neon tube lights by means
OF small dry-cell batteries at a low cost
Is being demonstrated before three
Evening star., 1932-01-08

In line with England's economy pro-
gram, construction of government build
ings in Whitehill, to cost 81, OTIS 900, Is
being held up temporarily.
Evening star., 1932-01-08

been submitted to the Radio Communi-
cations Division of the Navy Depart
ment.
Evening star., 1932-01-08
". EIec. Heating Pad

Every home should have one;
dry heat that's fine for
everything from warming
beds to treating Winter ills.
Three-heat switch; flreproof
construction.
Evening star., 1932-01-08
M. Household Scales Fl

These Thermos Bottles are
made of corrugated nickel,
full pint size. Will keep liq-
uids hot or cold for many
hours ............
Evening star., 1932-01-08

There Is nothing bet
ter for restoring and
keeping the skin soft.
fresh and young than
Queen Anne Lotion.
Evening star., 1932-01-08

These odorless bed pans are
They are scientifically shaped
and are complete with lid
Recommended by physi-
clans Observation-Disclosures.
Evening star., 1932-01-08

An attractive round clock tha
the modern kitchen. Enam-
eled finish on brass in Colors
of green or ivory. Fully
guaranteed Hammond motor.
Evening star., 1932-01-08

A Dobell Atomizer is invaluable
in helping to prevent nose and
throat ailments. Protect your
health by regular spraying Of the
nose and throat ...............
Evening star., 1932-01-08

II you are weak,
rundown or ! a c X
energy and pep, take
Nutraven to stimu-
late your appetite
and help you re-
gain your strength.
Evening star., 1932-01-08

Be sure to buy a supply Of
these good quality Cannon Brand
Wash Cloths at the low price
quoted.
Evening star., 1932-01-08
III. B. & B. Cotton Picker

Made of good quality gum
rubber and fully guaranteed.
Every home should have an
ice cap on hand ..........
Evening star., 1932-01-08

This pure CASTLE Soap is recon-
mended by specialists for the COM
plexion, bath and shampoo: Best
for baby's skin, and yours, too!
Evening star., 1932-01-08
0 j. Poppy Water Bottle
X. Congress Fountain Syringe

2l3-quart size nodded G
Complete with syringe tub
ing, metal shutoff and three
hard-rubber tips. Fully guar
anteed NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Evening star., 1932-01-08

A household size iron with n
die, tip-up to eliminate the
use of a stand and guaran-
teed heating element. Com
plete with extension cord.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-03-04

NOTICE OF SEIZURE. In the United
of North Dakota. United States Of
America VS.. One Chevrolet Truck Au-
tomobile, 1881 Minnesota License No.
X45-1O5, and 165 gallons OF alcohol.
In obedience to a Warrant Of Seizure
to me directed in the above entitled
cause, ! have seized and taken into
my possession at Bismarck, North Da-
kota. on the 5th day of February.
1882, the following described proper
ty, to-wit: One Chevrolet Truck Au-
tomobile, 1881 Minnesota License No.
X45-105, and 165 gallons of alcohol,
for the causes set forth in the libel
now pending in the United States
District Court for the District Of
North Dakota at Fargo, for violation
of Section 1850 r. s. U. s. I HERE
BY GIVE NOTICE to persons claim
ing the said described property, one
Chevrolet Truck Automobile, 1891
Minnesota License No. X45-105, and
165 gallons Of alcohol, or knowing or
having anything to say why the same
ceeds thereof distributed according to
the prayer Of the libel; that they be
and appear before the said Court to
be. held in and for the District OF
North Dakota. In the United States
Court rooms, In the city of Fargo. and
make such claim within thirty days
from the date Of the first publication
Of this notice, IL that be day OF jur-
fsdfction. otherwise, on the next day
OF Jurisdiction thereafter,
First Notice Published February 2s,
1889.
|2-2s 3-4-11.