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Evening star., 1932-10-26
DARROW'S CHALLENGE
ACCEPTED BY WILSON
Secretary of Methodist Board
Agrees to Debate Prohibition
Here November 5.

Clarence True Wilson. general secre-
tary Of the Methodist Board of Tenn
perance, Prohibition and Public Morals,
has accepted the challenge of Clarence
Darrow, noted lawyer, to engage in a
debate on the prohibition question in
the Auditorium here, November S, it
was announced today.
Coming three days before the ma
tional elections. the event is expected
to create widespread interest. Ar
rangements for the debate are now
being worked out, and it is expected
each speaker will be allotted one hour.
including the main address, rebuttal
and Surrebuttal.
Evening star., 1932-10-26
ASKED TO DECLARE D. C.
HOLIDAY FOR ARMISTICE RITES
Leaders of Veterans and Bcentennia Groups Request
Presidential Order.

was brought personally to the President
today by Morell.
The letter said the success Of the
program arranged for observance Of
Armistice day is contingent in q large
measure upon participation by Govern
ment employees. Attention was called
to the fact that Armistice day Is a
legal holiday in 80 States.
Besides the request, the letter con-
tanned the program of observance on
Armistice day: which includes a patri-
otic and military parade at 8 am,
memorial services at Arlington Ma
services at the tomb of Woodrow Will
son at the National Cathedral at 3:15
pm. and the Armistice ball at the
Maydower Hotey at 10 pm
Evening star., 1932-10-26

President Hoover has taken under ad-
visement formal request made by the
several organizations arranging the
Amistice day celebration in Washing
ton November II that he issue an exec
utive order declaring holiday for
Government employees in the District
On that day
This request was contained in a let
ter signed by F G. Fraser, national
chairman of the American Leg1on's
Bicentennial Commission; Representa-
tive Sol Bloom, director OF the Ma
tional Bicentennial Commission; Will
liam N. Morell, chairman American
Legion, George washington Bicenten-
NAL Committee, District Of Columbia,
and DR.. George c. Havenner, director
District Bicentennial Commission. It
Evening star., 1932-10-26
REFEREE TO SPEAK
Fred J. Eden to Discuss Laws in
Radio Talk.

Fred ]. Eden, referee in bankruptcy
of the District of Columbia and profess
sor of law at Southeastern University
will discuss relationship between agent
and principal in the fourth of series
of radio talks on THE Layman and the
Law over WMAL this afternoon at
5 o'clock
He will give an explanation in lay
terms of legal responsibility resting
upon agent. principal and third party
in aay transaction, according to an an
nouncement by DR.. James A. Bell, head
Of the university and director Of educa-
ton of the ~. M. c. A., under whose
auspices the series Is being given.
Evening star., 1932-10-26
ROCKEFELLER, Sd, TO WE'D
Takes License to Marry Miss
- Blanchette F. Hooker.

NEW YORK, October 26 P).-John
D., Rockefeller, Sd. son Of John D.
Rockefeller. jr.. today obtained a license
- marry Miss Blanchette F. Hooker
oahghter of Elon H. Hooker Of this
city.
The couple plan to be married by
Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick in the
Riverside church on November IL.
Mr.. Rockefeller Is 26 and Miss Hooker
is %.
Evening star., 1932-10-26
Col. Hector Provost Dead.

MONTREAL, october % LP).-Ool.
Hector Provost, noted Canadian soldier.
was dead here today in his 18th year
Col Provost died yesterday. He served
in the 1885 Riel Rebellion, was an aide
de camp to two governors general and
once served in the French Foreign
Legion.
Evening star., 1932-10-26
DRAMA GUILD MEETING
General Discussion of Problems
Scheduled Saturday Night.

A general discussion Of problems fac
ing the Drama Guild Of Washington is
to take place at q combined meeting
of the Administrative Council and the
producing group of the guild Saturday
night in the guild workshop at the
Wardman Park Hotel. Members OF the
board Of trustees of the organization
have been invited.
Dennis Connell, director and chair
man Of the Administrative Council, will
preside. Other members of the coun-
Gil are James Otis Porter, vice chair
man and liaison offlcer to the produc-
ing group; Brad w. Holmes, Miss Con-
stance Brown. Mrs. Grace Peters john
son, Mai. John A. Hillman, Michael
Cohan end Harry Hambleton.
Evening star., 1932-10-26
STIMSONS LEAVE
Secretary of State to Speak To-
night in Pittsburgh.

Secretary of State Stimson. accom-
panied by Mrs. Stinlson. left Washing
ton this morning by motor car for Pito-
burgh, where he will speak tonight be-
fore the Council of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church for the Pittsburgh area
on. the efforts to insure peace which
the United States Government has made
within the last three years.
William R. Castle. lr., Undersecretary
of State, will leave tonight for Cleve-
land, where he is to address the Cleve-
land Rotary Club tomorrow on War
Debts, The Far Eastern Situation and
the Tariff"
Evening star., 1932-10-26
REGARDED STATE CASE.
Report Not Believed Within Power Of
Commission.

BY the Associated Press.
The report Of subcommittee Of the
Wickersham Commission dealing with
the Billings Mooney case. made public
in New York today, was submitted to
the investigating body last year, but not
accepted because the commission held
it had no right to review State cases.
The Senate adopted resolution ask
ing for the document. 1t was finally
presented January 8 of this year by
Attorney General Mitchell, who said it
had "just been received from the Hon.
George w. Wickersham, chairman of
the commission"
Senator Walsh, Democrat, Of Mon
tana. one of the authors of the resolu-
ton asking President Hoover to produce
the document, said it would be used to
avoid similar miscarriages Of justice in
the future"
Evening star., 1932-10-26
Plan School Benefit.

LEEWAY, Va, October 26 Especially.
The Teacher Association Of
the Robert Z. Lee School is completing
arrangements for q benefit Halloween
masquerade Nbe held Friday night In
the school house.
Evening star., 1932-10-26
NICHOLS PLANE READY
Aviatrix to Fly Craft to West
Coast for Hop From Honolulu.

Coast for Hop From Honolulu.
NEW YORK. October 26 LP.-The
rebuilt plane in which Ruth Nichols
crashed at the start Of a proposed solo
transatlantic flight last year was at
Floyd Bennett Field today in readiness
to ~ Westward in preparation for q
solo flight by Miss Nichols from Homo
lulu to San Francisco.
It was learned that Miss Nichols plans
to fly in the next few days to the West
Coast, whence she will sail with hel
plane for Honolulu. She plans to at
tempt the flight to San Francisco al
soon as weather permits. No one has
flown the 2,09s-mile reverse course, al
though two Dole flyers few from Cali
fornia to Honolulu several years ago.
Evening star., 1932-10-26
Eight Hurt in Student Plot.

VIENNA, October 26 (P).-Eight stu
dents were injured in a political fight
at the Anatomical and Physiological In
stitutes of Vienna University today.
Both Aaehools were closed for the day
after Holice had restored order.
Evening star., 1932-10-26
Alfonso's Daughter Recovering.

FONTAINEBLEAU, France. October
2S R.-The Infanta Beatriz, eldest
daughter Of former King Alfonso Of
Spain. was reported in satisfactory
condition today after an operation for
appendicitis ct Q hospital.
Evening star., 1932-10-26
Dance Is Planned.

SILVER SPRING, Md, October rs
Especially The Curley Club OF st..
Michaels Parish will hold q Halloween
dance at the Montgomery CUB on Mon
day evening.
Evening star., 1932-10-26
Holy Name Guild Sets Date.

The anniversary reception of the Holy
Name Guild, scheduled last week, has
been set for November "a at St. Angus
tines Auditorium; Fifteenth street, be-
tween r and S streets
Evening star., 1932-10-26
WILL ADDRESS AD CLUB
Thomas P. Littlepage to Tell How
to Boost Washington.

70 bOOSC W HSHlnBCOu.
Thomas P. Littlepage recently elected
president of the Washington Chamber
Of Commerce, will speak on How Best
to Advertise Washington" at luncheon
meeting of the Advertising Club in the
Raleigh Hotel tomorrow. Maj. E. w.
Brown, newly appointed police superin-
tendent, will speak on The Nations
Capital and its Protectors"
The luncheon will be followed by a
meeting of the display managers of
Washington with E. A. Nash as chair
man Window displays for the coming
Community Chest campaign will be
planned.
Evening star., 1932-10-26

The oyster shell trade grew in volume
from about 100000 In 1918 TO $4,000. 900
IN 1881
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-02
Bar to Hear
 of Auto Rates
Atty Upson to Address
 Meeting Monday

A topic of wide interest. especial ly to automobile owners of this city, will be discussed at the regu- lar monthly meeting of the Water bury Bar Association to be held Monday noon at the Hotel Water bury. The speaker will be Attorney J. Warren Upson who has chosen the subject. "Why the Automobile Insurance Rates Increased in Wa terbury?"}
 The subject Is expected to be dis cussed from every angle by the at torneys since the increase on auto insurance has been a topic or much consideration around the city at large. The rate Increase went into effect the first of the year. 1n- surance. companies laying the rate for the district which includes Wa terbury explain that the increase Is due to the many accidents In and around Waterbury and the heavy litigation which follows.
 Attorney John H, Cassidy, presi- dent of the local Bar Association appointed the following committee to prepare plans for teh dinner: Chairman Attorney Finton J. Phe- Ian, Attorney Harry Krasow. Att torney Carmlne Cipriano, Attorney Frank J. Healey and Attorney James S. Russell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-02
Chinese Have Been
 Forced To Retreat
(Continued From Page D

, and marines hammered away at the Chinese positions at Tazang and Chapel.
 Sovicts Land Troops. Tokio, March 2.-(UP)-Sovlet | troops have landed on Sakhalin island, the southern part of which forms the northern most Japanese territory off the Siberian coast, the Japanese consul at Alexandrovsk
 reported to-day.
 The consul said 600 Soviet sol dlers had been landed. There
 were no further details and no of-
 ficial comment.
 Russia controls the northern part of Sakalin. The southern part was ceded to Japan by the treaty Of
 Portsmouth after the Russo-Jap- anese war. The Soviets were within their rights in landing troops In the northern part of the island, neu- traI observers said, as 1t Is part of the far eastern administrative area.
 The island Is just north of Yezo, northernmost of the islands of the main Japanese group. It Is i'm. portant in the fishing industry and is the source of raw materials in. cluding timber, coal, and ores. An extraordinary cabinet meet ing debated summoning special session of the diet to consider fi- nancing the Japanese expeditlonary force at Shanghai. A govern
 ment spokesman said Japan would
 not propose terms for final set clement with the Chinese, leaving
 that to the world powers. | Failure of the powers to arrange security for their interests at 1 Shanghai would be tantamount to conceding Japan thea right to dis patch troops whenever there were disturbances at Shanghai, the | spokesman said.
 Japanese representatives at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-02

Chapel at 3:50 p. m., meeting n l contingent of marines. Scenes or desolation were on all sides. Chin ese had carefully mined the prin- cipal streets and set fire to many houses as they retreated.
 The Chinese intended to reestab- fish their positions just outside the 20 kilometer (12 1-2 mile) zone | around the international settlement which the Japanese ultimatum de- mnnded they evacuate. | The Japanese began raining heavy artillery fire Into the evacu- ated Chinese positions at Chapel at 2 D, m., fearing that they might advance into Q trap or that the district might Dc mined.
 The heavy smelling appeared de. stlned to complete tho ruin Of the once prosperous Chinese town. subjected to daily artillery ana aerial bombing for over month.
 While the Chinese were prepar- ing to withdraw to Quinsan. just outside the 12 1-2 mile evacuation zone, Japanese naval airplanes bombed and destroyed a bridge on tho Ranking Shanghai railway 2 1.2 miles east of Quinsan. This | is between Shanghai and tho place to which the Chinese agreed to withdraw.
 Tho bombing broke one of tho .maln communication lines over which tho Chinese planned to
 The Japanese 14th division was landed from the Yangtze river west 1 of the Woosung forts while Jap. anese naval airplanes showered bombs on Chinese troops with- drawing from the Tazang sector:
 Ten airplanes participated in the bombing. Foreign observers esti- mated the total number of missiles dropped at about 130. The Jap: anese landing operation added | 10000 mon to the expeditionary force already estimated by tho Chinese at over 100000.
 A statement from 10th army headquarters said that plans for evacuation, if strategy required. had been complete for a fortnight. It assured foreigners that tho withdrawal would be peaceful and orderly.
 areas, scenes of heavy bombard. ments and bitter hand to hand fighting. were completely evaeu- ated at 1 D. m. Shanghai time (midnight Tuesday New York time).
 Evacuation of Chapel, just out side the international settlement was almost complete.
 Gen Tsai Ting-Kai, commanding the 18th Chinese route army, or- dered the evacuation but warned his men would again resist the Japanese if they were pressed.
 The Japanese had announced capture of Tazang just before the Chinese evacuation order became known.
 Landing 10000 men of the Jap anese 1lth division at Liuho. above Woosung in the Yangtze river. ar- peared to have been the final blow which forced the Chinese with drawal.
 Occupation of the Liuho area en- dangered the Chinese defenses to the south, while the 9th division
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-02
GREATEST ELECTION TN ELKS' HISTORY
Vacation in City Schools
New Plan Gives Two Days Off This Week

Tn accordance with the eight weeks system now prevalent in public schools of Waterbury, school children and teachers will have to- morrow and Friday to themselves as all public institutions of learn- ing will be closed until Monday. With this system the entire week of February 20 to March { ordi- narily would have been a free week for the children, but due to the in- fantile paralysis scare early in Sep tember, 13 school days were lost. and school authorities scheduled school Monday, Tuesday and to- day, thereby making up three of the lost September days.
 All school teachers, clerks and janitors will be paid tomorrow morning after Il o'clock at Michael J. Ryan's office at Crosby High school,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-02
Minor Awarded
 $465 Damages Settlement Reached To- day Without Going
 to Trial

Pasquale Zaza, Waterbury minor, is awarded damages of $465 in his suit against the Connecticut Com pany in a Judgment by stipulation filed in superior court today. The suit was brought to recover for in- juries the boy received when he fell from a New Haven to Water bury bound trolley at Beacon Fall' last November 9th.
 The boy was returning to Water bury on n crowded trolley and was seated on the guard rail of tn trolley. open air type used in sum mer, and was holding on to the strap. The strap was alleged to have been worn so that the boys weight caused 1t to snap propelling him out onto the pavement, se- verely injuring him.
 The case was all set for tria when the settlement was reached Mascolo, Mcknight and Dauch ap- peared for the boy and E. R Brumley of New Haven represented the trolley company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-02
This City May
 Be Headauarters

(Continued from Page D
 nor Cross in Hartford yesterday afternoon. With Mir Smith as state secretary 1t is now practically as- sued that the Connecticut demo- cratic campaign will be directed from Waterbury instead of Hart ford or New Haven, as has been the custom in many elections Tn the past.
 Qualification of the state demo- cratic organization in Connecticut is seen in Governor Cross action in stepping in and making his en- dorsements known. Attorney wilson Is known as favorite of the "oid guard. MT Smith is not affiliated with either the "old guard or the .new guard. However. being an independent and revolving the en- dorsement of Governor Cross. MT Smith is looked upon as being a favorite of the "new guard. By naming Wilson and Smith both factions will be satisfied, it is felt.
 However, the question of wheth- CT to support Governor Franklin ID. Roosevelt of New York or ex-Gov- ernor of New York Alfred F.. Smith | TUT tttf RkEhtaNHNfRt f~'frTsf~~s~-. still remains as the big argument between the "oid guard" and the new guard". Because of Governor Cross attitude and his efforts 10 bring about a reconciliation h me interest of party harmony and snb- sequent democratic victory in the state and nation. t now appears that connectieut's delegates te the national convention will go "unin- structed" and behind Governor Cross as a "favorite son..
 Former National Committeeman Thomas J .speilaey of Hartford. leader Of the "old guard" and the i smith chieftain in Connecticut, has already completed plans for a luncheon in the Empire building in New York at which conneeti. cuts many democratic mayors VIII be the guests of honor with exs Governor smith as the host. Mayor Frank Hayes Of this city. q Hiaunch Smith packer. wili attend. Water. ] bury's chief executive stated when talked with.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-02
PRESIDENT OF
 FINLAND ACTS

Helsingfors. Finland, March 2, -(UP)-President P. F. Swim hufvud issued proclamation to- day saying he would personally lead the government forces In the campaign against the rebellious Lappoites.
 Rebels were concentrated nt Maentsala, threatening to march on the capital. They claimed to have an armed force of 10000 The government mobilized the army against them. Shanghai were authorized to make clear Japan's readiness to with. draw her troops from the Shangha! area before completion of per- manent plan for security of the international settlement and the French concession.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-02
Four Hours Set Aside Tomorrow To
 Name Secretary
Clancy and Warner Battle for Job Held By Late Ed. ward F. Moran Contest One of Most Spirited Conducted in History of Fraternties

For the first time in the history of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks q four-hour period of balloting will be held to-morrow afternoon and evening to elect successor to the late Edwurd F. Moran, secretary of the lodge for twenty -eight years.
 There are two candidates for the position, Dennis J. Clancy and U. Horton. Warner, both being past exalted rulers. The ballotting will take place between the hours of 5 D. m. and D. m. The regular meet ing will open at o'clock and for. four hours all members eligible will be permitted to cast ballot. At 9 o'clock the voting will stop and tellers will immediately check Up on the returns and file q report while the lodge is holding its regu- lar emi-monthiy meeting.
 As matter of form ballots will be cast for the following officers. who have no opposition, having been unanimously nominated at the last meeting of the lodge; Exalted Ruler, Renard Palatine; esteemed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-02

Convent Station, N. J., She was the daughter of the late Matthew and Margaret O'Connor of Waterbury.
 She Is survived by one brothefs Daniel O'Connor of Brooklyn. N. r., and three sisters, Mrs Char lotte Kelly, Mrs Julia Walsh and Mrs John Squires, all of Water- bury.
 Funeral services were conducted yesterday morning with a requiem mass at 9 o'clock in the chapel of St Elizabeth in Convent Stations N. J. Interment took place in the Sisters of Charity plot in Convent Station, N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-02
MUCH INTEREST
 IN CARD GAME
Fitzmaurice Still Leads But Is Bound to Fall
 Behind
BEFORE THE FINISH

The Sixth Forty-Five Tourna- ment game was played by the st Francis Holy Name Society on Friday night, February 26th. at St Francis hall. Old-timer Fitzmau- rice, sure got trimming from Horan's Young Bloods, although old-timer Is still in the lead. Horan's team gained four points on him. and brings his team from fourth place to third place.
 Captain Byrnes is still in the eel lar, but he has company, gaining two points from Dalton's team; Captain Byrnes claims that if he had not played himself he would have been all alone in the dark cellar. and misery sure likes com pany. "Oh," says Captain Byrnes "watch my speed from now on with eight more games to play Ha. hal"
 The following scores were made for tha nipht,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-02

leading knight, Robert Waters; es- teemed loyal knight, Frank Bailey; esteemed featuring knight, John Bulger; treasurer, Maurice Culhane tyler, John Griffin; trustee for five years. William Riether; grand lodge delegate, Charles k. Ahearn, retiring exalted ruler; alternate. pr George Leonard.
 The contest for the office of sec- retary has become .ne of the most spirited fraternai contests ever staged in Waterbury. Letters of ap- peal for support have been mailed to members of tho lodge stating qualifications and the personal de- sire of one of the candidates to be elected. He cites endorsements of his past performances. It is also understood that automobiles will be pressed into service to bring members to the ballot box. chock lists and all the incidentals of . municipal list will be in evidence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-02


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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-02
LEAGUE GOES
 AFTER TANGLE

Geneva, March 2 - (UP) - League of Nations officials attempt ed to untagle conflicting reports Of war and peace from Shanghai to day on the eve of the extraordin- ary league assembly to consider the Far Eastern conflict. '"
 The league secretariat was in- formed that Il peace conference was in progress aboard the British flagship Kent. and again that the Japanese had moved forward In a new offensive,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-02

Next game will take place on Tuesday evening, March sth, at St Francis hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-02

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-02
JAPANESE CASUALTIES

London, March 2--(U. P,)--Jap- anesc casualties at Shanghai up till last Sunday were officially estimat- ed in q statement issued by the Japanese consuiate-general to-day as follows:
 Army, 120 killed and 1,o30 wounded; navy, 115 killed and 630 wounded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-02
Sister Pulcheria
 Dies In New Jersey
Former Margaret O'Connor of This City-Three Sis-
 ters and One Brother Survive-FuneraI Yesterday

Sister Ann Pulcheria of St Eliza beth Convent in Convent Station, N. J., the former Margaret O'Con. nor of this city, died Saturday in
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-22

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