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The Washington times., 1932-10-21
FLORIDA CANAL
LOAN ASKED

A huge canal project which
would make Florida an island
and cut hundreds of miles from
the route from the North to the
Gulf ports is now before the
Reconstruction Finance Corpora
ton for approval.
The project would involve an
expenditure of 100000, 900, would
be about 100 miles long, and
would require 10 miles of digging
1t provides for utilizing the St.
Johns River, which has a deep
channel. to the point where it
turns sharply southwark, the cut
channel then to run somewhat
south by west, emerging on the
west coast at the mouth of the
Sewanee River.
Under the terms of the proposal
in its present form. part of the
proposed route would be flooded
instead of excavated. However, a
full 10 miles of cut for a 40-foot
channel is contemplated.
1t is estimated that the short
cut would save coastWise vessels
between 700 and 800 miles in max
ing runs to New Orleans, West
Florida, Alabama, and Texas
ports.
The Washington times., 1932-10-21
PASTOR To DENY
KILLING WIFE

MUSKOGEE, Okla, Oct. 2l
GNSD The trial of the Rev. S.
Althea Berrie, So year old un-
frocked Presbyterian minister,
charged with Staying his first wife,
Mrs. Fannie Berrie, neared a
climax today with the defendant
taking the witness stand.
Defense attorneys were expected
to conclude their case with the
testimony of the preacher, after
which closing argument would be
made and the jury begin delibera-
tions tonight or tomorrow.
Berries son, Tiff Berrie, told the
jury his mother had access to a
bottle of poison tablets he used for
hay fever. The tablets have been
missing since the woman's death.
He also said purported suicide
note found by the preacher in his
wife'S Bible was without a doubt"
in his mothers handwriting.
The Washington times., 1932-10-21
THOMAS PLEADS
To TAX WEALTH

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 21.
Urging his hearers not to throw
away their votes on two old
parties which are without an
essential difference, both of which
belong to the owning class which
finances them" Norman Thomas,
Socialist candidate for president,
advocated enactment of a capital
levy on wealth in a campign ad-
dress here.
The levy would not displace in
come and inheritance taxes but
would be a surgical operation
to cut out a cancer of debt that
threatens us with destruction"
and would be an orderly way of
"hastening the transfer of ma
tural resources, public utilities
and great monopolies to social
ownership"
He proposed a graduated scale
starting at per cent of wealth
in excess of $4,000, and in
creasing in the higher brackets.
The Washington times., 1932-10-21
.HEIRESS TURNS
To HARD WORK

CHICAGO, Oct. 81 G.N.S0.-
The glitter and gayety of social
life have palled on the beautiful
Betty Offield, granddaughter of
the late William Wrigley, jr., and
so today this heireSs to millions
was preparing to say goodby to
all that and seek harder, a
worthier life.
At the end of this month, it
was learned, Miss Offield, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Offield, will desert the teas, the
theater parties, the drawing
rooms of the Gold Coast" to go
to the rugged mountains of Ken
lucky.
There, ass a rank and file
worker of the frontier nursing
service, this daughter of luxury
will devote herself to career of
hard work and usefulness.
Her friends have pleaded with
her to abandon her stern ambi-
ton, have warned her against
the diScomfortS and perils of
mountain life with its primitive
people. its uncouth manners, and
its feuds. But, to the councils of
the cautious the idealiStic heiress
replies:
'I'll show them how much
hard work and rough living I
can stand"
The Washington times., 1932-10-21
AUTO COLLISION
|NJURESFOUR

John Hicks, 26, of the 240O
block of Sixteenth st. N. w., and
three other men are in Fred,
ericksburg (Va) hospital with
severe injuries suffered in a head.
on automobile crash near Ash
land, Va, last night.
Hicks received a broken arm,
hip fracture and other injuries.
Others hurt were Boyd Powers,
80, Emery Musselwhite, 35, and
Hardy Musselwhite. so, all Of
Lumberton, N. C. They have
broken bones and cuts.
Hicks was driving north alone
on the Observation-Disclosures
Highway while the other car,
driven by Powers, was going
south.
The Washington times., 1932-10-21
8 MORO CHIEFS
SHOT DOWN

MANILA, P. T., Oct. 81 U.N.S)
Three Moro outlaw leaders, Mo
hamed, Ismaludin, and 1mula,
were wounded as so Philippine
constabularymen re-a attacke
scores of the savage outlaws on
the island of Jolo today, according
to reports which reached here.
The constabulary was led by
Capt. Leon Angeles, who is in
charge of the officers in the Sulu
archipelago, and who was under
orders to wipe out" the outlaws.
These outlaws ambushed and
killed 81 constabularymen in a
surprise outbreak last week.
The Washington times., 1932-10-21
British Stocks Quiet,
Pound Opens dt $40

LONDON, Oct. 81 G.N.SO.
The pound sterling opened at
$3.40 on the London exchange
today.
The stock market was gen.
orally idle at the opening, but
again there was good buying in
the Kaffir section and in special
ties in view of the rise in gold
prices.
British funds we're quietly
maintained, while international
shares were slightly weaker.
The Washington times., 1932-10-21
City Official Held
In Turfn1dn's Death

KEGAN, ILL.,, Oct. Il
QN.SO-Louis Howell. member
of the .Sauganash Park District
Board, faced arraignment today
on warrant charging the MUIR
der of Carl H. Reese, race horse
owner. The park commissioner
story of Reese's death was that
four gunmen stopped his auto
mobile and shot the once-wealthy
turfman.
The Washington times., 1932-10-21
TELLS HOW SHE
AND COMPANION
SUFFERED
Mrs. PaWIey and Corkran
Safe After Narrowing Ex-
perienCe With Bandits
BY EDWARD HUNTER
Copyright. 1892. by International
New SerVice)

New Service).
NEWCHWANG, Manchuria
Oct. 81 (I.N.S.).-Seated in
her fathers house, dressed in
pajamas and calmly smoking
a cigarette, Mrs. Kenneth
Pawley related in detail to
international News Service to-
day the horrible and terrify-
ing experiences she under
went at the hands of brutal
Chinese bandits who held
Charles Corkran and her cap
tives for more than six weeks.
Mrs. Pawley and Corkran, both
British subjects, were treated
"worse than dogs" they revealed,
being constantly threatened with
death and torture in addition to
exposure to great physical hard
ships.
Formed Suicide Pact
Mrs. Pawley revealed she and
Corkran formed suicide pact by
which each would help the other
to death in case the bandits at
tempted to put into effect their
oft-threatened torture plans. She
said:
The young woman, weak from
exhaustion and exposure, said
that during the long trek to the
bandit camp after their capture
she asked Pei Pa-tien, the bandit
chief, if they could stop and allow
her to rest her blistered feet. She
related:
"He answered in violent
torrent of obscene abuse, threat
ening to kill us if we spoke.
Finally he allowed us to ride
mules, and then our feet be-
gan to swell so much we had
to cut off our riding boots.
"Then began a series of
nights in mud novels. We were
miserable and tired. We con-
Stantly feared death. Our feet
became infected, and yet we
had no medicines.
"Mr. COrkran had marvellous
courage in keeping me cheerful.
He was wonderful in controlling
his temper in the face of the
Chinese abuse. Our only con-
ISOLATION was the presence of
our dogs, which were with u.s."
The two were taken captive,
along with another Englishman
named Mcintosh, while horse
back riding last September 7. Nc
1ntosh soon escaped.
About $4,000, supply of
heavy clothing and $50 pounds Of
opium effected their release.
The Washington times., 1932-10-21
GOV. ROOSEVELT
. To Be TARGET
At DETROIT
New York Senate Leader and
Secretary Mills Aid Presi-
dent on Speech
By GEORGE R. HOLMES

Nettled by Gov. Franklin
D. Roosevelt's charges of
"fiscal mismanagement" in
national finances, President
Hoover worked today On a
speech which his advisers said
would constitute a blistering
reply to the Democratic can
didate. 1t will be delivered
tomorrow night in Detroit.
Has Two Helpers
In the preparation of his
speech, Mr.. Hoover has had the
assistance of Secretary of the
Treasury Ogden L. Mills and
State Senator George R. Fearon,
Republican leader of the Sen
ate in New York. Both are
familiar with the finances of
New York State.
After leaving the White House,
Senator Fearon dictated a let
ter to Secretary Mills which.
charged that under Governor
Roosevelt's administration the
State debt in New York has
been increased enormously, that
appropriations have been larger,
and that the State now faces a
deficit of approximately $100,000,-
900 for the current fiscal year.
Letter Made Public
Fearon'S letter, made public
through the Republican national
committee, concluded with this
thrust:
"He (ROOSevelt) has had no
complicated national or inter
national problems to distract
from the task at home, and yet
1 say to you very frankly that
/ know of no single cOnStruc-
tive act on his part, either in
aid of industry or agriculture
during his term of office to re-
lieve the distress of people Suf.
fering from the economic de-
preston"
Armed with this sort of ammu
milton, the President leaves Wash
ington tonight for his second ven
ture into the pivotal Middle West.
He will start campaigning early
tomorrow morning with a half
hour stop in West Virginia at
Charleston.
The Washington times., 1932-10-21
insult Auction
OfArt Brings
Lou Prices

CHICAGO, Oct. 81 O.N.SJ.
Many rare art objects which
once adorned the apartment of
Samuel insult, jr., son of the de-
posed power king" were in the
hands of new owners today fol-
lowing an auction at Grants
Galleries.
A pair of SevreS vases went
under the hammer for $40, and
$40 was the highest bid for an
embellished Duncan Phyfe wal
nut dining table.
The Washington times., 1932-10-21
EDMINSTER TO SPEAK

The American Horticultural So
ciety will hear an illustrated lee.
ture by Allen w. EdminSter, of
Brooklyn, N. Y. next Tuesday at
430 p. m. in the auditorium of
the Interior Department. Mr..
Edminster will talk on bulb grow.
ing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-02
Marine League Unit
Is Organized in City
Detachment Is Named in
Honor of R. J. Litz, Slain
in Nicaragua.

Second meeting Of the Indianapo-
lis detachment Of the Marine Corps
League will be held at 1880 tonight
in Hotel English.
Initial meeting Of the detachment
was held Nov. Is. The gathering
today Will be the first to be held
under the official charter of the
league.
The local organization will be
known as the Richard J. Litz de-
tachment, named in honor of Rich
ard J. Litz, indianapolis boy, who,
as a private in the marine corps,
was killed in action in Nicaragua.
Private Litz was awarded the
navy cross after his death for
bravery in the battle in which he
was slain. With nine other ma
rines, he was ambushed by 200 ban
dts under the leadership of the
famous Central American outlaw,
Sandino
He was the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles E. Litz, 1887 Park avenue.
The Litz detachment vas formed
under the leadership of Irwin Lilien-
field, who was named commandant
at the inaugural meeting. 1t is
open to members and former mem
bers of the marine corps.
The group plans a temporary
twice-a- month meeting schedule.
Meetings will be held monthly later,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-02
RESIGN AT ONCE
FOR ROOSEVELT,
HOOVER URGED
y Leadership, Cabinet Action
Is Needed Now, Says
Golfers.

an fWfs special
NEW YORK. Dec. president
Hoover is urged to resign and put
President-Elect Roosevelt in office.
in an editorial declaration in this
weeks Golfers Weekly.
THE nation needs leadership
now, - explained William L. Chenery,
editor OF the publication. Obvious
ly, defeated President can not
lead He can, however, shorten the
interregnum.
Sixteen years ago President
Wilson intended TO resign in the
event Of defeat, after appointing
Hughes secretary Of state, thus put
ting Hughes into the presidential Of
nee Immediately. Wilson's victory
made this drastic step unnecessary.
The problems confronting the ma
ton are more serious even than
those which Wilson faced in 1916
President Hoover would add might
lily to his own personal prestige by
calling upon Governor Roosevelt to
assume the burden Of office imme-
diately. Such an act Of renuncia-
ton would be unprecedented, but it
would be justified by the emergency.
Meanwhile, the most effective
step which the President elect can
take is to announce without delay
the names Of the members of his
cabinet. Mr.. Roosevelt needs the aid
Of the ablest and most public-spirit-
ed citizens OF the republic. Now
as never before, the Office must seek
the man, and not the man the
Office. Partisanship must be en-
tirely ignored. Governor Roosevelt
was elected by Republicans as we'll
as Democrats. He would do we'll
by his country to draft Republicans
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-02
BAIRNSFATHER
PUTS old BILL
BACK IN WAR
Famous Cartoon Character
Is Brought to Life for
Town Hall.

"Old Bill came to life again to-
day through the artistry and humor
of mis- creator, Captain Bruce
Bairnsfather, before a Town Hall
audience at English's at noon.
Bairnsfather put his famous
Flanders field character back into
the war for a short time in his car
ICONS, and as the slides were
flashed on a screen, Bairnsfather
told how he created "Old Bill dur
ing the hectic days of 1915 in
France.
He said he sent his first draw
ing to a London paper and was
paid SIS.
Il spent SLABS buying up back
copies to send to my friends he
said.
He said that odd Bill" was not
just zone individual, but rather the
spirit of humor and life among the
English soldiers during the early
stages of the war
Bill just sort of trickled out OF
my fingers" he said. Even wom-
an in London brought suit against
me for cartooning the face of her
husband. OF course she lost"
Bairnfather's fame for his "If
you know of a better ole, go to it.
cartoons spread and he was COM
missioned to visit front line trenches
of all forces during the war to en-
terrain the soldiers with his car
looming.
At the conclusion of the war, he
placed hundreds of his drawings in
book form and then proceeded on
a lecture tour around the world.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-02

ney- general, Governor Ritchie for
the merged war and navy depart
ments, Bernard M. Baruch for the
department of commerce, and Al
fred E. Smith for the department
Of labor.
In making and announcing such
appointments far in advance of his
Inauguration, Roosevelt would up
set tradition and establish a prece-
dent. The times justify and de-
mand unusual action. In no more
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-02

as well as Democrats for his cab
met.
Governor Lowden as secretary
of agriculture would he an ideal
appointment. He is q Republican,
but no man in the country is bet
ter able to administer agricultural
policies. Roosevelt's other appoint
ments should include Newton D.
Baker as secretary of state, owen
D. Young Or Melvin Traylor for the
treasury, John w. Davis for attor-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-02

it was announced. The detachment
will meet permanently in room in
the English hotel donated for use
by the management.
Activities Of the league are pa
triotic and social, aiming TO per-
petuate the tradition and spirit of
the United States marine corps.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-02

Gorgeous diamond creations
you must see them to ap-
preciate their beauty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-25
.ZIECFELD WAS
 BURIED IN VERY
 SIMPLE MANNER
There Was Nothing Pre-
 tentious About Funeral
 Services -S trange : Contrast to His Busy
 Life

Los Angeles, July 25-tU. P0- The body of Florenz Ziegfeld rest ed in a quiet tomb to-day after funeral services so unpretentious, and so simple, they marked a strange contrast to the fashy. dazz- ling, riots of color, melody ana rhythm. he loved so well in the finale of every musical extrayagan- za he produced. ,. z The services were private. held in a Los Angeles funeral home, They were attended by his widow, Billie Burke, their daughter. Pat ricia, and a score of intimates.
 None looked upon his face in death, for his casket was sealed In accordance with his wish that he be remebered only as he was In life.
 The Rev Frank Gibson, Episco, pal minister, read the services of his church and offered a brief eu- logy.
 The organ played softly. Many eyes were wet with tears. Miss Burke and Patricia sat with the family of Will Rogers all weep ing silently. The widow, however, had informed the RKO studio that she would report for work Wednes- day.
 Ziegfeld's casket was sealed in a vault at Forest Lawn Mausoleum until arrangements were completed for the producers final resting place, expected to be in New York. Miss Burke refused an invitation sent her by Mayor James Walker for a public funeral by the city or New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-25
NEW RECORD IN GLIDER MADE BY
 WALTER SMELL
But It Has Not Been Off= cially COnirmed-Jack O'Meara of N. Y. Wins Altitude Record

Elmira, N. r., July 25-U. P.) An unofficial speed of 3S.7 miles per hour in glider was credited to-day to Walter Shell, Providence, R. l., 8 new world record if accept ed by the National Soaring Society. Fred Schultz, Detroit, held the old record at 34.S. Announcement of records, awards and trophies was held in abeyance at the banquet closing the glider contests last night. Dr Karl O. Lange, Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology, said calibrating paragraphs would require at least 24 hours more.
 One official winner of distance and altitude records, however, has been named. Jack O'Meara, of New York City, scared 68 miles and reached al altitude of 5000 feet. He set these records in flight to Funk hammock, Pa, Previous marks were 3,304 feet altitude and slightly more than 10 miles for distance. Martin Schempp, of Pittsburg. scared 5,400 feet, but as he is a German citizen he Is ineligible to qualify for a record.
 Warren E.. Eaton, Norwich, Conn president of the Soaring Society of America, Inc, presided at a ban quet last night. Most of the 50 pi- lots woh competed left for their homes soon after the meet closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-25
Society

Miss Margaret Shea was ten- dered surprise miscellaneous shower by Miss Madalyn Maloney at her home on Washington street on Saturday evening. Miss Shea received many beautiful gifts from the guests present which included Mrs Margaret Maloney, Eleanor, Doris and Madalyn Maloney, Mrs Charles Maloney, Mrs Harold Ma loney, Mrs Edward Dalton, Mrs N. c. Shea. Mrs T. Driscoll, Mrs R. Juimet, Mrs Margaret Merchant, Mrs George Bergin, Mrs Harold Johnson, Mrs D. Hurley, Mrs A. Doolin, Mrs T. Coughlin, Mrs T. Connor, Mrs w. Lee, Mrs L. Car berry, Mrs T. Coyle, Mrs H. Lock- wood, Mrs K. Lyman, Mrs J. Bald- win, Mrs P. Sullivan. Mrs O'Con- nor, Mrs Unwin, Mrs P. Stack, Mrs A. Probilus, Miss Teresa Healey, Peg Raiger, Fanny O'Neill, Dot Ne- vile. Peg 'Phelan, Martin LaBel, Kay Shea, Lillian Carberry, Helen, Marg and Kay Lyman, Louise Knrtz, Anna Moran, Margaret Hud- . ner, May Carton and Mrs P. | Mo- Dermott, Mrs Harold Parker, Mrs Andrew McDermott and Otto An derson of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-25

Smooth surfaced entrances to the city from the western end are in store for Waterbury when pres ent plans of the street department are carried to completion. An- nouncement that the trolley tracks covering Robbins street from the French Manufacturing Company to the Country Club road will be re- moved next week and that the Bel. gian blocks covering Freight street will be replaced by an asphalt cov- ering within the next two weeks ciears' the way for excellent en- frances from the west.
 Thomas J. Fleming, superintend- ent of streets and water announced that his men will start the repatr- ing of Robbins street as soon as the tracks are removed by Connec- ticut Company employees.
 He said the street will be graded and graveled and covering, Of road oil. or asphalt oil, will be laid on the top to create a smooth sur face. This will make 8 big change in the road that Is now humpy and unsuited for traffic.
 The trolley tracks have been lay- ing on Robbins street since the Connecticut company discontinued trolley service to Middlebury and Woodbury. The street department men will follow behind the trolley company men and as the latter re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-25
PIONEER IN THE
 AIRSHIP PLANS
 DIED SUNDAY
Alberto Santos Dunl0nt of Brazil Had Been Inter- ested in Flying From Earliest Developments

Rio Janeiro, July 25--tUP)-- Alberto Santos Dumont, a pioneer in airsllip development because of his interest in birds in flight, died Sunday at Bello Horizontc. He waN 59 years old.
 The air pioneer as the youthful member of a wealthy Brazilian watched birds flying high over his family's coffee plantations and dreamed of the day when men. too, would fly. When he was old enough to select career. Count Fe-dinand von Zeppelin was begin ming his experiments with rigid air craft.
 .The young Brazilian. with suffi- cient wealth to indulge in an ex- pensive and unusual hobby, began studying the problem of directing lighter-than-air ships in flight.
 Santos Dumont first built a ser ies of IA small airships, but did not follow the rigid principle of the zeppelin. His efforts brought a re- markable succession of mishaps and triumphs. He almost collided with the Eiffel tower, and once Paris firemen rescued him from the top of building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-25
COMMITTEES AT
 OTTAWA ARE TO MAKE REPORTS
Each Will Bring Hts Own Plan and Then Will
 Come the Decision on
 World Trade

ottawa, Ont, July 25-(U. P.)- British empire conference commit tees got down to work to-day to promote empire trade without fore ing complete break up in world trade, after a British Sunday with its silk hats, morning coats. striped trousers and tea. The first commit tee on empire trade promotion and the third committee on foreign trade relations are the principal ones to meet. The first aims at breaking up the trade of the world; the third at preserving it.
 Between the aims of the two committee the realities of the con- ference are expected to emerge. What the first committee decides will be balanced against the views of the second committee. In the end observers here believe that the most which can be expected is a series of treaties that can be match ed against each other so that they will not present a barrier to world trade by an single country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-25
FUNERALS

The funeral of Concette Greco was held from the home 675 South Main street at S:30 o'clock Satur- day morning to Our Lady of Lourdes church at 9 o'clock where Ia solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev Joseph valdanibrini assist ed by Rev Dr John Loughran as deacon and Rev Domenic Riccie as subdeacon. The pallbearers were Peter Guglielmo. Paul Guglielmo, Louis Biancardi. Angelo Biancardi. Nunzio Tragonetta and Endico Vto- letti. Bufial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Rosa Bialn- ciCni took place this morning at S:l5 o'clock from the home, Post street to Our Lady of Lourdes church where solemn high mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev Joseph Valdambrini assisted by Rev John Glynn as deacon and Rev Dominic Riccl, sub-deacon. Inter- ment took place ip the family plot in Calvary cemetery. The bear ers were Primo Pasani, Augusto Tdmborihi. Guglielmo Pazzaglini, Francisco Bociocchio. Aldo Favca and Serafino sabatini.