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Evening star., 1932-07-07
ADOPTED SON WINS
FORTUNE OF 100000
New York Judge Decides for Boy,
8, as Heir of Milk Com
pany Official.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
WHITE PLAINS. N. Y. July IA
boy born poor eight years ago at
Wauwatosa. Wis, has won a $1O00 900
fortune. Surrogate Slater ruled yester-
day that the boy. Terry Hardenbergh,
is the legal heir Of his foster father. the
late Lewis r. Hardenbergh, vice presi-
dent of the Carnation Milk Co.
The decision said the boy was born
to Clarice Tollefson at Wauwatosa on
May 81 1924 The mother consented
to his adoption by the Hardenberghs in
1924. The surrogate decided he was
adopted legally
The decision prevented the sister and
mother of Mr. Hardenbergh of Seattle
from receiving part of legacies they
would have received otherwise.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
Promethse, French Craft, on
Practice Surface Run in
Cherbourg Waters When
Accident Occurs.
ALL SALVAGE BOATS
ARE RUSHED TO RESCUE
Flying Conditions Hamper Airplane
Seeking to Locate Vessel, Which
Lies in About 25 Fathoms.
Cause of Disaster Unknown.
Engineers Among Missing.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHERBOURG, France, July T.
The French Submarine Pro-
methee, with a crew of 56 and II
others aboard, sank off Cherbourg
Harbor today.
Seven men were saved.
In addition to the crew the ship
was carrying II engineers and
other workers not permanently
assigned to the vessel.
The ministry of marine issued
this statement describing the dis
aster:
"The Promethee was making a
trial trip on the surface. Sud-
denly she sank in a depth of
about 25 fathomS, miles north
of Cape Levi. The cause of the
accident was not determined.
The marine police OF Cher
bourg Sert out all the available
salvage vessels and Admiral Malo-
woy took over direction of the
operations. Naval planes were
brought into service, but flying
conditions were bad. making a
search from the air difficult.
The Promethee is one of class of
is 295 feet long with a 30-foot beam
is 3o2 feet long with a 30-foot beam.
Her armament consists of one 3.9-inch
gun, one 81 millimeter gun, one ma
chine gun, IL 21.T-inch torpedo tubes.
including two sets of revolving tubes,
cne forc and one aft
Thu type was not particularly sue
cessful on trials Two of the Prcme-
thee's sis.e- Ships, Vengeur and Re-
dor ntabla. made cruise TO the West
Indies in 1880 without m;snap.
The Prome.hee was one Of five sub
m2rlnes in the 1927 building program.
She was launched in october, 1880.
The sinking of the Promethee was
the second major submarine disaster in
French naval history.
The first occurred October g. 1928,
when the French submarine Ondine
was in collision with a Greek steamer
of Portugal Fcrty-three lives were
lost in this crash
Evening star., 1932-07-07
MADDEN FINDS SAFETY
IN CELL AT SING SING
Beer Baron Free From Worry Aft
er Giving Self Up as Parole
Violator.
BY the Associated Press.

by the ASSOCIATED PfeSS
OSSINING. N. Y. July 7.-Owney
Madden sat in a cell tcday and tried to
draw comfort from the fact that. for
the present at least, he viii not 90 the
way Of Legs" Diamond, Vannie Hig-
gins and Vincent Coll.
Prison gossip said it might have been
solicituoe for his safety that led Man
hattan's biggest beer and night club
racketesr to stroll to the steel gates
CT Sing Sing late yesterday and demand
admittance.
He had been sought as an alleged
parole violator, but unsucceSsfully. New
York police had guessed he was hiding
away in Canada
Another theory about his sudden
capitulation was that its motives were
economic. The golden fiow along the
Rialto is not Whist 1t was and those in
the know speculated that Madden may
have decided to await the turn Of the
business cycle in secluSion. a
Evening star., 1932-07-07
TRADE PLAN ADOPTED

WILMINGTON, DEL. July 7 tP).-E.
I. du Pont de Nemours g. Co. today an
nounced 1t has adopted trade accept
ances in its business dealings, as recon-
mended by Federal Reserve banks.
we are supporting the trade accept
ance plan, the announcement stated,
"in the belief that 1t will assist legiti-
mate business, increase bank deposits
and serve as means Of expanding the
Federal Reserve Banks outstanding
credit. all Of which should tend to stim-
ulate business, stop further de1ation
and accelerate the return .pf normal
conditions"
Evening star., 1932-07-07
Staying Sentence Upheld.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Ju,v 7 CP)-
The conviction Of Elliott r. Hathaway
OF Fall River Of first degree murder in
the death Of Verna E. Russell, Ports
mouth student nurse, a conviction which
carries with it mandatory sentence of
life Imprisonment, today was sustained
by the State Supreme Court. Appeals
for a new trial on three separate
grounds were denied.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
LA TOILETTE IN RACE

Wisconsin Governor Asks Re-elec-
ton in Assailing Conservatives.
MADISON, Wis, July (H9.-Philip
I, la toilette will seek second term
as Governor OF Wisconsin.
The young Progressive announced his
candidacy last night in statement
which assailed conservative Republic
ans and the National Government
IF we stand today on the brink Of
precipice," the Governor said, 1t Is
due 10 the wicked and selfish prostitn-
ton of the agency Of government for
the relief of the rich and the ignoring
Of the poor"
Evening star., 1932-07-07
33 3 12 27 1S
WAS HINGToN.

Rice batted Tor Thomas In seventh.
SCORE BY INNINGS.
I2 "a & s g. 4.
Cleveland. 90 900 OOO- 3
Washington o OOOOI 1901 2
SUMMARY:
Runs batted in-Porter, Burnett, CisseII.
CrOnin, Harris.
rwo-baSe hit-Morgan.
Home run-Harris.
Sacriflces-Russell. Myatt. Porter. Burnett.
Double pIays--Judge to CrOnln TO Judge;
Myer 10 Cronin to JudgeH Cronin to MyeF
to Judge.
Left on bases-CleveIand, IL; Washington, &.
Base on balls-Oh Marberry, IL off Thorn
as. 3.
Hits-On Thomas. in innings.
Umpires-Messrs. Van Grafiin and Nallin.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
PROSPECTORS HOPEFUL.
BUT FIND LITTLE GOLD
Amateurs Who Joined Rush Send
Back Word of Blistered Hands
and Small Bags of Metal.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
SPOKANE. Wash, July First re-
ports from the army Of amateur pros
pectors who Stampeded from here a
month ago, told today of much hope,
blistered hands. but little gold
Several small pokes of placer gold
were received by assayers today from
the prospectors. 1t was Of good quail
ity, most of it in fine particles, with
some minute nuggets.
Some of the yellow metal was found
around Pierce City Idaho, where mil
lions of dollars worth was taken out
by early-day prospectors; some from
North Idaho and some from the Re-
public region of Northeastern Wash
ington.
Few prospectors, reports said, have
made as much money as they spent on
equipment and supplies. Assayers, how
ever. predicted a greater outflow as soon
as the miners learn the secrets of pam
ming.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
All.Omcer Grew
Mans Lake Craft
On First Ore Trip
Pr the Associated Press.

by Ine hSSOCldltu I iCo9'
CoNNEAUT. Ohio. July T.
With every member OF the crew
a licensed officer with the eX-
certion of the cook. the steamer
w. A. McGonagle of the Pitts
burgh Steamship Co. was bound
for the upper lakes today to load
its first iron ore cargo OF the
seaSCn.
The McGonagle cleared yester-
cay. the first ere vessel in the
Conneaut feet of nine boats to
leave this year. The j. +.
Morgan will clear Saturday.
The McGonagle was in COM
mand of Capt. Charles Grant OF
Lakewood. There we're ii other
captains and four chief engineers
in the crew and even the deck
hands had masters papers.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
CHINESE SHIPS BOMBED
Cantonese Airplanes Attack Bar
racks at Hollow.

HONGKONG. China. July GP).-
Cantonese airplanss bombed the naval
barracks at Hollow, 1t was learned here
today, sinking one armed launch, but
doing little ether damage
The damage to civilian property was
greater. however. the reports said. and
Hatnan merchants here entered strong
protests.
Reports from North Kwantung said
the Communist forces had been defeated
there, although some fighting was still
going on. Gen. Chan Chai-Tung was
reported to have advised Kwangsi pro-
vincial leaders their assistance would
not be required at the present time.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
WAR APPROPRIATIONS
BILL STILL DEADL0CKED
Rr the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
Conferees on the War Department
appropriation bill failed again today to
reach an agreement and broke up With
cut setting a time for another meeting.
The House provision for a reduction
of 1000 in the number of Army officers
is the last remaining point of difference.
Senate managers insisted again that the
present officer personnel of 10000 be
retained, but the House group refused
to yield.
Any one of the 10 conferees can call
another meeting on the bill, which Is
the last of the big annual supply meas
ures on the congressional calendar.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
INDIANS DEFEAT
NATIONALS, Z
Tribesmen Find AL Thomas in
Early Innings to ClinCh
Victory.
BY JOHN B. KELLER.

The Cleveland Indians defeated the
Nationals in the first game of a double
header at Griffith Stadium this after
noon.
The score was 8 to ..
Evening star., 1932-07-07
FIRST INNING.

LEVELAND-Porter walked. Bur-
nett drove into a double play, Judge TO
Cronin to Judge. Averill flied to West
No runs
WASHINGTON-M lined a single
to right. Cissell threw out Manush,
Myer stopping at second. West lined to
Porter and Myer went to third after the
catch. Burnett threw out Cronin from
deep short. No runs.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
TEETH "DEADLY WEAPON"
Road Official Indicted for Biting
Political Rival.

BELLEVILLE, Ill, July 7 LP).-Be-
cause he allegeoly sank his teeth in the
forehead of Bernard Hutchings. a po-
litical rival. Highway Commissioner
Frank Reinhardt CT Centerville town
ship today was under indictment for
assault with a deadly weapon"
Evening star., 1932-07-07
SECOND INNING.

CLEVELAND-Vo Vosmik drove a sin
gle past Cronin to center. Morgan
Grove into a double play, Myer to
Cronin to Judge. Myatt walked. Cis-
sell hoisted to West. No runs.
WASHINGTON-K threw out
Harris. Judge popped to Cissen. Kamm
threw out Bluege. No runs.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
THIRD INNING.

LEVELAND-Kamm singled to left.
Russell sacrificed, Thomas to Myer,
covering first, Porter singled to right,
scoring Kamm, and on the throw to
the plate. he took second. Burnett sin
gled to right, scoring Porter. Averill
fouled to Spencer. Vosmik famed. Two
runs.
WASHINGTON-K threw ou;
Spencer. Thomas got single with a
slow roller down along the third-base
line. Myer singled to right center,
sending Thomas to third. He took sec
ond ON the throw to the far corner.
Kamm took Manush's grounder and
Thomas was run down. Kamm to Myatt
to Russell. Myer reached third and
Manush second on the play. Averill
went far back for running eaten OF
Vests long fly No runs.
FOURTH INNING.
CIEvELAND-M Morgan singled to left.
Myatt sacrificed. Thomas to Judge.
Harris got Cissell's high one. Kamm
took third strike. No runs.
WASHINGTON-B threw out
Cronin. Myatt got Harris pop. Judge
lined to Cissell. No runs.
FIFTH INNING.
CLEVELAND Russell singled to left.
Hluege p. q up Porter's bunt. but
lContinus on Page 2, Column -
Evening star., 1932-07-07

The conference report on the Gar
ner-Wagner relief bill, containing 4
provision which President Hoover
has indicated will lead to a veto, was
adopted today by the House.
The vote was 202 to 156.
Evening star., 1932-07-07
WEATHER.

CU s. weather Bureau Forecast)
Showers tonight and probably tomor-
row: warmer tonight: slightly cooler to-
morrow: moderate southwest shifting to
northwest winds Temperatures-High-
est, 79 at noon today; lowest, 66, at
am. today. Full report on page 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25

The question of adequate pro-
lection of trust funds In possession
OF banks in Connecticut which nave
closed their doors temporarily mas
been raised in New Haven. IL II
should appear that an act or the
state legislature in reference 10
the ALLEGATION of securities In con-
nection with trust funds held by
state banks, acting as executors
has not bene compiled with sum-
mary action Will be started by tho
probate court. Three banks IN
that city would be involved, tho
Broadway Bank & Trust company
the Hamden Bank Il Trust COM
pany and the West Haven Bank ~
Trust company.
Inquiries were made here today
,s to the status of the Merchants
Trust company relative to the trust
funds it holds or the estates In
which IL has been acting MS ex-
ecutor.
The answer received was to tho
effect that since the Citizens IL
Manufacturer bank took over the
receivership accountings have been
filed with the probate court ana
to date the various trust funds
handled have been properly and
officially checked. The work VIII
continue until all have been FORM
ally accounted for.
* special act OF the legislature
passed only last year makes 1t
mandatory for all state banks. act
ing In a fiduclary capacity. to as.
sign funds to cover all deposits OF
estates, 10 taht In event OF the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25
Colonel Miller
Is Quieted Down
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who with his father. George Wash.
ington Miller, and his two brothers,
Joe and George established the vast
ranch OF 100000 acres, went back
to bed and deAed anyone to modest
him In his home.
He was under technical arrest
to-day. according to County Attor-
ney Bruce Potter, who with Mil
ler's consent fled q charge Of as
sault with dangerous weapon.
Colonel lack, however, will not
face tho charge until he Is able to
leave his bed.
Pm ready and willing to appear
In answer to the charges when I'm
able to. get up" said Miller to-day.
The trouble arose when receiver
Fred Clarke, former manager OF
tho Pittsburg Pirates, on order
from District Judge Claude Duvall,
refused Miller q 24-hour extention
In which =, SGT forth his personal
property rs distinguished from that
of the 101 Ranch trust, Paul Pot
ter, the ranchor's attorney and
brother OF the prosecutor. said.
At the same time the court per-
ShJOtHcu WAltE ATOHl
claiming this property.
settlement OF ranch affairs will
not be just q quiet routine" Judge
neys, said to-day. ut will not be
fought with firearms but with legal
tones. The Colonel was q very sick
man and cant be blamed for acting
rashly but he hGN cooled down now
and there will be no trouble"
When two attorneys tried To
serve papers on tho 52-year old
cattleman he greeted them with O
shotgun. blast, aimed just below the
lawyers heels. II sent them sour
rying from the manslon-like, white
stone ranch house.
I'm hold my home In spite OF
hell and high water" Miller declar-
cd as he sat with his gun across his
knees. "Pll do II In the manner ]
see 1T. That's what any true son OF
the west would do"
The rancher was sick In bed, but
the spirit which led him and his
two brothers, now dead, to stake
out their homesteads on the prairie
wilderness 40 years ago keeps
aflame his determination.
IF those attorneys come here
again, III rub their heads together
until the sparks fly. You should
have seen 'em run when let &c
with the gun here. Maybe I should
have let 'em have It,"
Assault charges were filed against
him by Kay County Attorney Bruce
Potter, but he was not arrested.
Meanwhile, three auctioneers
were busy In the ranch corral. SELL
ing his blooded livestock.
The 101 Ranch stands as the last
stronghold of the old west In this
section. 1t still Is the scene of pow
wos for Otoe and Ponca Indians.
Buffaloes Craze In a large pasture.
Stage coaches and covered wagons,
relics of pioneering days, are on
exhibition.
The ranch has an area larger
than Cleveland. 1t once yielded
wealth to the Miller Brothers with
discovery of oil.
But the Miller estate slowly de-
Perforated. Crops failed, and the
price of oil went below production
costs. The famous 101 show was
stranded last year in Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25

no further meeting scheduled un-
til after Easter Monday. They are
debating the situation as discussed
last night.
They considered the British NOTE
which replied to the Free State no.
tification that the government in
tended to remove the oath of ALE
glance from the constitution imme-
diately, and the statement OF Pres
ident canon De Valera that the
republic intended to pay no more
money to England.
The council began drafting Its
reply to the British note, but action
is not probable before Tuesday.
The Irish ministers were UNDER
stood to have been perturbed by
the unexpected bluntness of the
expressed British attitude. They
are, however, determined to pro-
coed with the mandate which De
Valera says was given his govern
ment in the last dial elections.
1t was believed that DeValera
would not summon the Dali until
April 20, the date set when the
Dali adjourned after electing him
president of the executive coun-
Gil. That day he intends to intro
duce legislation to remove the oath
of allegiance to the British crown.
The British note was understood
to be a comprehensive statement
of the cabinets position that the
treaty of 1921 leaves no doubt that
the oath is an integral part of the
document. The note was said to
point out that articles one. two.
three, and four of the treaty give
the Free State the same constitu-
tional position as Canada.
The note was understood to con-
tend that article one of the iinan-
cial settlement of 1926 contains
the solemn promise of the Free
State to pay land annuities in full.
De Valera claims the annuities,
some 100000 pounds are not
legally due Great Britain.
Britain was said to have pointed
out that the attorney general of
the Free State land the committee
to which he referred the annuities
question decided that the Free
state was bound both In law and
equity to continue full payment.
1t was understood that the note
contained no threat or hint OF
measures to be taken II the repubS
licans insist on carrying out their
policies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25

to risk property and lives in an
attempt to produce coal without
the protection which was prom
Used, then denied" said George K.
Smith, Columbus, president of
Sunday Creek, announcing he
would cease operations. Al
The miners here protested holly
an assertion by Smith that 1000
of the 1000 striking workers in
Hooking Valley bituminous fields,
wished to return to work, but
feared for their lives.
There had been disorders when
attempts were made to open No 9.
Cars were stoned and bridge dy-
namited.
Word was received that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25
on
New Tax Bill
Continued from Page u

Democratic Floor Leader Rainey
on the committee. Neither did he
give any recognition to Rep.
Doughton, dem., N. c., who led
the instruction against the sales
tax.
Crisp selected young Rep. RAJ
gon, dem., Ark, as chairman and
Reps. Vincent, DEM, KY, and
Garfield, DEM, Ind, as majority
members. The republicans sug-
gested their two tax leaders, Reps.
Hawley. Ore, and Treadway. Mass
and Crisp accepted them.
''They have. promised they win
work night and day and even
Sunday II necessary" Crisp an
nounced. II think they will be
ready to report TO the committee
Monday morning and we NAV have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25
NO VIOLATION OF BANK TRUST FUND Law
Club Roundup In
Wallingford April 2
One Thousand Boys and Girls Expected to Attend
G. Loring BurweII to Lead Group Singing

members, pep talks by adults in
terested in the work, group sing
ing led by q. Loring Burwell,
leader of the Mendelssohn Glee
club of Waterbury, theatricals
presented by All club members
and acts by a cartoonist and. a
magician. Refreshments will be
served during the afternoon.
A year ago when the first coun-
ty roundup was held, an attend
ance of coo filled the Armory with
cheers and singing.
According to w. e. Brockett,
sounty club agent, the enrolment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25

Waterbury Catholic, Sacred
Heart and Crosby high schools are
competing In the George Washing.
ton Blcentennial essay contest
which Is open to grades nine
through ~.
Sacred Heart and st AIMS paro.
ckial schools and st Francis school
Of Naug Euck have enrolled In the
George Washington Bicentennial
peclamatory contest. WATERFOWL
schools are also competing In this
event.
The district declamatory con-
tests will be held as follows under
the immediate direction OF, the
people indicated.
Hartford county, under direction
Of Rev Austin Il. Munich, Bloom
field.
New Haven and Middlesex coun-
ties, under direction of Mr. Clar-
ence /. Quimby, South Manchester.
Fairfield and Litchaeld coun-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25


ter.
Windham, New London and
Tolland counties, under direction OF
Martin Robertson, Willimantic.
The final state contest will be
held at the state capitol early IN
May.
new tax program ready for the
House Tuesday.
II did not name any Of the lead
ers on the committee because !
thought we would continue work.
Ing on the bill In the house. I
told Rainey was not naming him
because I needed his assistance on
the floor. / did not think about
appointing Doughton."
Asked whether he believed there
would be any immediate develop
ment In the reparations situation,
Mellon said he had mo knowledge
of any immediate change"
The former secretary OF the
treasury said he expected to sail
from New York April l and would
leave Washington next Tuesday
according to present plans.
poet to be very busy" at first but
Suio thAbs Ahb" 5Ss "SA ."
May.
Melons reception by the house
committee marked the resumption
Of an old custom which has re-
Gently fallen into disuse.
Chairman Linthicum Of the
committee said that he hoped to
establish q precedent whereby the
House Foreign affairs group would
come into personal contact with
the important foreign representa-
tiyes of the United States.
| All members of the subcommit-
tee favored the sales tax, but they
were not closely associated with
the Garner-Rainey-C Crisp leader
ship In advocating 1t on the floor.
Crisp announced also that an
error had been disclosed as a
result of house action yesterday.
He said the domestic taxes on
grape juice, wort, and malt had
been eliminated by mistake. Only
the import taxes on those articles
remained In the bill. As there are
very few imports of wort and
malt, Crisp said he would seek to
have the provision corrected.
The acting chairman also ex-
pressed the opinion that the four
cents a gallon tax on lubricating
oil was too high In view of the fact
that the sales tax had been strick-
en- out. He said that high rate had
been fixed to balance the sales tax
provision. He indicated he would
now seek to have the tax lowered
or eliminated.
Crisp said he would plunge a.
head with the bill on the floor to-
day and tomorrow. He expected
to dispose, Of the beer amendment
and possibly oil before adjourn
ment tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25
Question Raised
In New Haven
Finds Echo Here
Accounts Of This Type in Merchants Trust All Ac-
counted for By Receiver-Special Act OF Legisla-
ture Seeks to Protect Estates From Bank
Failures

banks failure the trust funds of
the estate In its possession will be
available, and will not be jeop-
ardiZed.
OF all tho banks In this state
which closed their doors no in
stance has yet been found Of the
law having been violated. Recent
changes of administration and new
petitions concerning estates have
brought the three New Haven
banks to the front In general
speeulation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25
MINERS PROTEST
STATEMENT MADE
BY mine OWNERS
The Latter Claim They Are
Not Getting Protection
Promised and Men Are
Afraid to Return

Athens, O., March 25-(UP)-
A group of mine strike picHets as
sembled near the Sunday, Greek
Coal company mine No at Mill
field to-day and conversation
turned on a statement just issued
by the president of the company
rebuking the state for its failure
to ''give adequate protection" for
resumption of operations.
"It would be sheer folly further
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-25

New Haven, March % - One
thousand rural boys and girls ex-
pected to attend the annual All
Club Roundup inaugurated in
1881 will be held at the State
Armory in Wallingford on Satur-
day, April 2.
About 1000 boys and girls,
members of agricultural societies
known as All clubs, sponsored by
the New Haven County Farm bu-
reau, will meet on April for a
general good time.
The program of the get together
will consist of short talks by club