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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
AUTO DROPPED INTO SARANAC
 LAKE TO-DAY
Four People Were in it and Three Were Drowned Fourth Got Away Safely Broke Through the Ice

saranac Lake. N. r., Feb l. (UP)--Ice on Saranac Lake col iapscd today, dropping an auto mobile beaiing four persons into tho frigid water. Three persons were drowned. Tho fourth man aged to extiicat himself. The dead. Arthur McClatchie, 24, sar' anac Lake; Mrs. Arthur Oatis, b2 upper Saranac Lake, and Mrs, La May. 42, Paul smiths.
 Martin Oatls, driver of tho ma chine, owed his life to the fact his head struck the windshield shattcring 1t. He was able to crawl out of the automobile and rise to the surface despite Q bad gash on his head.
 The lives of Oatis' daughter and wife probably were spared because Oatis decided to leave them at the village post -offlcc instead of taking them back with him on the fatal Journey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
TRIAL OF HARRY COLDBERCER, IS
 GIVEN DELAY

Bridgeport. Conn.,. Feb. 1-(UP) The trial of Harry Goldberger, charged with second degree mur- der in the death of his father, Kalman Go!dberser. who was run down and killed by an automobile, was halted abruptly today when the state sought to show motive before establishing the death or the elder Goldberger.
 Harry Greenstein. attorney Tor the defendant. objected to the, pro- cedure. and Judge John Richards Booth sustained him. Lorin Willis, assistant states attorney. was or. dered to alter his procedure but there Q hitch developed which forced a recess until this after- noon.
 The two physicians who were to testify as to the death were in hospital operating rooms and could not leave. Willis was informed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
PECULIAR WILL WOMAN DENTIST
 FILED TO-DAY

aflucoIa, x. Y., Feb f.- (UP)-T'lc will of Dr Char: iOttc Benton, dentist, dated October 22, 1881, filed today for probate. said: ..,
 "My next birthday will rOund out my 77th year and up to date 1 have never com. passed one single desire of my heart or achieved OIlc single goal" Tine will distributed an estate valued at S4.OOO among several friends. Of her three ncphews--CeciI R. Benton, Vcrdcnncs. Vt. Leicester Ben ton. Norwich. Conn. and Her. bert P. Benton. New Orleans Dr Benton said; "Thcrc Is no anImOsity between me and them, but 1t seems fitting tO me that I should not leave them anything"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
GOVERNOR HAS
 CHANGED MIND 1,
 ON PATRONAGE
Republicans Must Accede to His Demands or They Will Suffer the Loss of Jobs

Hartford. Conn, Feb 1.-UP)-- Governor Wilbur l.. Cross. who counseled his fellow democrats or the general assembly to bow to re- publican demands at the opening of the session, today was cast m a new role.
 Statements of senators who att tended yesterdays conference with the governor indicated he has changed his tactics and will fight for passage of his legislative pro- gram. Either the republicans will accede to his demands or they will suffer the loss of many judgeships. they said. Republicans who head commissions and who have been hopeful of reappointment at the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
EXPENDITURES ON HIGHWAYS
 OF THIS STATE
They Amounted to Sl4,- 74z,749 For Fiscal Year $500, 900 More Than Last Year

Hartford, Conn. Feb 1r-UP)- Highway expenditures for the hscai wear ending June 30. lo3S. VIII total approximately sl4.742,14Y: according to the annual report or state Highway Commissioner John Al. Macdonald to Governor Wfipur IL. Cross. This amount represents an increase of nearly Ss0o'ovV over over the fiscal year ending June sv, iS..
 Included in the expenditures are seIa2, ,46O for highway mainten- ance; s3.3OO, 900 for dirt roads pro- iects approved by the last iegisla' ture; s2,O0O. .000 for construction, excuisive of state and town aid: s2,5O0,0OO for reconstruction ana si.4OO,OOO for state aid construc.. ton. The department compietei 49l.3e miles of improved highway during the year. the report said'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
ATTORNEYS MASCOLO AND HACKETT NAMED
 CITY COURT JUDGES
YOUNG COUPLE MADE ATTEMPT
 TO TAKE LIFE
Alfred Gauvin a n d Wife Sat Before Open Gas Range-fIusband Dead, Wife May Live

A young couple who had evl. donty tired of battling economic conditions tried to die together tnis morning in thelr homo, 44e Wntertown avenue, by turning on the gas. Nelghbors after tracing the odor and forcing In a locked door found Alfred GauVin, ~, nno his wife, Eleanor, 90, unconscious They were sitting together In front Of n Kitchen stove. Tho young hus- band died Il few minutes after Do. Ing admitted to tho Waterbury hos- pitnl. His wife Is expected to TO, cover. A year.old child. who hod been tnkon to it's grandmother's homo on Liberty street n few days ngo, was not involved Tn tho plot' Policemen, iiromen and employees of tho gas company made hurried trips to tho homo when word was
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
DOE CRASHED
 INTO AUTO

Middleboro. Mass Feb l-(UP)- William l.. Wright. Brockton mer- chant, was motoring rom ms Lakevillc summer home to Brick- ton today. Suddenly large doe boited from the woods ana crasheo into his automobile.
 Windows on the side and rear were shattered and the car was badly dented. Flying glass smashed Wright's spcctacles and he suf- fered painfui cuts on the face. The impact killed the doe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
MORTGAGES OF S227,000
 SUED FOR
Two Civil Suits Filed in Superior Court - Property Involved is on North Elm Street

Foreclosures of mortgages on two pieces of property on North Elm street on which mortgages to. taling S227,000 arc held, is asked In two civil suits filed teddy In su- perior court by the West Side Saw ings bank. Defendants named n tho suits are the Center Loan and Mortgnge Go, Colonial Trust Co CitizOns and Manufacturers Nation al bank. receiver for the Merchants Trust Go, John J. Walsh and Thomas c. Smith.
 rho property involved comprises two six family blocks on North Elm street, In tho rear of Crosby high school, which formerly were owned by Louis Leopold. The writ alleges that tho plaintiff holds .
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
FUNERAL FOR
 MRS. CHURCH

Lowell. Mass, Feb 1--UP)-- Funeral services will be held here tomorrow for Mrs Frederic Cam eron Church. 70, mother of Fred eric Cameron Church. Jr forme, husband of Mrs Murlel Vanderbilt Phelps.
 Mrs Church, the former Ella Hanchett, died at her home here late last night after a short ill ness. She was a native of Dracu' and the wife of a Lowell insur. ance man. For many years she had been active in the affairs of the Daughters of the American Hevolu- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
DETROIT STRIKE WASSTARTED BY
 COMMUNISTS
9TIaa- m WV VI w IVY -T7| TF VI ', s 71u4 One Leader Arrested To. day = He Was Their Candidate For Mayor of the City

Detroit, Feb 1+- (UP) -- Com- munist leaders fomentcd the Briggs Body factory strike that forced the yast Ford Motor company to cense operations Inst week. Sherim Wll- cox of Wayne county charged to- day. In tho picket lines near n theater this morning police arrest- cd Phil Raymond, eommunist cnh- didate for mayor Of Detroit nt the last election and said they had on- tnined admissions from him ID sup' port of their charges.
 Raymond was taken peLoro Prosecutor Harry 5. Toy TOT tur' ther questioning,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
OUR SUPERIOR COURT LOSING
 MONEY YEARLY
For the Last Two Years the Deficit in the Water. bury Court Has Been S23,000
By WILLIAM J. MOI.IARTY (DcmOcrAt Stan Man)

State Capitol, Hartford. Conn, Feb -tspcciai to The DcmoeraD The superior court at Waterbury went into tho hole for n period ex' tending over the last two years 10 the extent Of $23,300, according 10 figures revealed in the legislature to-day, These figures were obtain able fin . deficiency bill which was under consideration by the com. mittce on appropriations of which senator Joseph II. Lawlor of Wa terbury Is n member.
 This Is declared to be the larg- est deficit that tho superior court
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
This Startling Move To. day Was the Result of Conference of Demo. crats With Governor Cross Yesterday-.Judge John F. McGrath Seems to Have Lost
McDONOUGH FOR
 NAUGATUCK COURT
By WILLIAM J. MORIARTY (Dcnocrat Stan Man)

state Capitol, Hartford, Conn, Fcb 1.-(Spcclal 10 the DemoeraD --It was indicated today In legisla- tive conversa ton that tho city court judgcships of Waterbury would go 10 Attorney Edward Mas- colo and Senator Joseph A.. Hackctt, both dcmobrats. Both have been named for judge of the court In resolutions presented to the legislature and now awaiting committee hearings.
 This startling information comos as m aftermath of tho democratic conference 0t the Stato Capitol vest srday afternoon In which Gov
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
HITLER GIVEN SUPREME ROLE
 OF HEAD BOSS
Told By Hindenburg to Dis. solve Reichstag and to Rule Germany Without Parliament
By FREDERICK KUH iunltcd Press Sum Correspondent ]

Berlin, Feb i--(UP(--Thc gov- ernment of Adolf Hitler was au' thorized by President von Hinden- burg today to dissolve tho Reich stag whenever 1t may doeEn such a move, necessary, and conaequert' ly 10 rulo Germany witiiout pdrlia' ment.
 The president signed . dissolu' ton decree which Hitler may use mt his discretion. It was expected that the decree would Do sent to speaker of the Reichstag Hermann Goering without giving tho Reich stag an opportunity to reassemble.
 Meanwhile increasing clashes be.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
STOLEN CHICKS ANSWER NAMES.
 CATCH THIEF

Bridgeport, Conn. Feb i.- (UP)-Thcre were nO dumb cIucks among the f4 chickens Mrs Anna HWlOkn raised.
 When the flock was stolen m Obscryant officer noticed strange birds ct tIIe home Of Carl Vitford. Mrs HuI0kn looked at the birds and bcgaD calling them by their pct names. As she did 50 "Itcd Top, "sp0tty". "Dairy". "WiI. liam" and others ran Co her side. The officer was cOnvtDc' cd. Vitf0Fd WAS held on Q technical charge Of breach of the peace,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
INCREASE TARIFF BARRIERS AND THE
 W0RKMEN SUFFER
of Paper Manufacturers Explain. ed Tariff to House Com. mittee-Treat Produc. CTS All Alike or East Will Suffer

Washington, Feb l-- (CP) --- Large numbers of American work. men would lose their jobs if tariff barriers were increased against i'm. ports from countries on Appreciated currency, IT. P. Christian. repre- senting paper manufacturers, tes- tifled at Q house committee hear ing today.
 Christian, chairman of q com
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
Markets at a Glance

Stocks depressed by adverse dividend news; ex'
 treme losses range to more than points. Bonds irregular; foreign issues react; Germans
 weak. EX.s, '. ~ Curb stocks react under lead of oils and utilities. Chicago stocks easier ,'rs "s E0% Call money per cent. ,4KrMss Foreign exchange mixed; Canadian dollars weak. Wheat dips cent; corn and oats ease Cotton declines 50 cents bale. sssa Rubber dips [ to 3 points to new lowsSo move.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
KAISER TELLS WAR SECRETS
 HIDDEN AWAY
England Could Have Stop. ped the Great Struggle Russia Started in to Arm First
By II. C, BuURMAN (Copyright, 1883, In All Co'in.
 tries By United Press) Characterization Gn WhAuR Or

In Part PrOhlbitcO
 Doorn, Holland, Feb 1-(uP)-- Charges by former Kaiser Will holm 2nd, of Germany, made on the evo of the outbreak Of the World War. that responsibility. for tho conflict rested with England and that tho cZar of Russia start cd military activity three days be- fore ho asked Wilhelm to act as mediator are contained in private documents of the ex-Kalsers per sonal archives, never before made public, which the United Press Is now privileged to publich.
 Thcso historically important doc uments are to be included In q book called "Germany Acquitted Tho Drama of Thirteen Days 1T History's Judgment" by pr, Kur, Jagow, Wilhelm's master Of th' rolls.
 If,aotinuaA on Pare Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
INSURA RANGE MEN INDICTED

Chicago, Feb 1.--(UP)-Three lndict- ments. charging embezzlement and conspiracy, were returned today against James " Stevens and his sons, Elmer J. and Raymond ". Stevens in connection with the crash of the Illinois Life Insurance company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
BOUNDARY PACT WITH MEXICO

Mexico City, Feb 1.-(UP)-A new bound- ary treaty between the United States and Mexico was sipned at the foreign office today by Am bassador Reuben S. Clark and Foreign Minister Manuel Puig Casauranc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
McFADDEN IS IN AGAIN

Washington, Feb 1.-(UP)--After long, losing fight to return to his attack on President Hoover in the house, Rep. McFadden, republ- can, Pa, today charged that the depression was pre-arranged affair in which President Hoover had a hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
Final News Flashes
BOSTON D LAWYER IS DEAD

Boston, Feb 1.-WP)-William Ropes Trask, 71, of Lexington, Boston lawyer, dlea suddenly today He was native of New York and was graduated from Harvard college in 1885 and from Harvard Law school in 1888. At one time he was treasurer of the Nahant Land com pany. .e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
INDIANS MAY STARVE

Grand Canyon, Ariz, Feb I.-(UfJ- Blocked behind huge barriers of snow, more than 200 Indians on the isolated Havasupai reserva- ton were near starvation today, Superintendent Roy Adams informed officials here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
HAD DYNAMITE IN SCHOOL

Boston, Feb 1.-(UPJ-John E. Harris, IT, Who carried stick of dynamite into class at Hyde Park high school yesterday, was given suspended six-month jail sentence ip West Rox- bury district court today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
It's Little-But Mighty! To-day's Almanac

The Waterbury Democrats
 New 1-Column Feature
 "A little nonsense now
 and then is relish'd by the
 best of men
 And when a little nonsense IS blended with an amusing sketch in the woodeut manner and just the proper bit of timely information you've got some thing your readers will relish not just now and then. bu' day, in. day out.
 That's the recipe for iodays almanac.
 Firss Release sn Page 6 Tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Feb i-UP)--The treasury net balance for January 30 was $32S,720, 467.Is.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01
The weatlaer
Occasional Rain Tonight
 And Thursday

cOmp'c,e weather Report Pare 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-01

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Evening star., 1933-06-06
SUSAN \. WALKER
ACCIDENT VICTIM
Father Operated School in
Scotland Attended by
Ramsay Macdonald.

Mrs Susan Hunter Walker, whose
father operated a school in Scotland
which Ramsay Macdonald, British
prime Minister, attended as q boy, died
today from injuries received in an auto
mobile accident at Kensington, Nd, on
Memorial day.
Mrs. Walker was employed by the
Department of Agriculture for IL years
to edit a publication. the Daily Digest,
which is circulated among agricultural
officials, colleges and experiment sta
tions. Announcement Of her death In
the publication today was the first time
it has contained her name. She for-
merly was a special writer with The
Star.
Came Here as Girl.
A native of Barff, scotland, Mrs
Walker came to this country with her
family as a girl Shortly after coming
to the United States, and while a resi-
dent of New Jersey, her father De-
came a close friend of Walt Whitman.
the poet, and the friendship EXTENDED
to Mrs. walker. In later years she had
written a number Of special articles Tor
literary publication about the poet.
The family moved to Fairfax Coun-
ty, Va, while Mrs. Walker was still a
Young woman, and it was there she
was married. Mr.. Walker died several
years ago.
Appointed Under Wallace.
Mrs. Walker was appointed to edit
the Daily Digest during the regime OF
Henry c. Wallace as Secretary OF Agri-
culture.
Before entering the department she
was editor of similar publication
with the Council of National Defense
during the World War. She also served
some time with the Committee on Pub
lie Information during the war.
She was member Of the Arts Club
of Washington and the Women's Ma
tional Press Club. During the recent
visit of Premier Macdonald and his
daughter, Miss Ishbel Macdonald, she
was the latter's host at luncheon.
Evening star., 1933-06-06
EMbEzZL|NG LAID
TO CLUB EMPL0YE
Theft of $2,410 From Manor
Organization Charged to
Bookkeeper's Aide.

BY q STAFF Correspondent Of The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, June GA war
rant charging William Harley, 81, as
sistant bookkeeper at the Manor Club
near Norbeck. with embezzlement OF
S2,410.39 Of the clubs funds, was
ordered issued by States Attorney
Stedman Prescott here this afternoon
Prescott said he has q signed con-
fession from Harley in his possession
and anticipates his arrest later today.
Harley is married and lives in the 5000
block Of Nineteenth street, Washing
ton.
In the confession Harley exonerated
all other employees of the club in the
alleged peculations. and wrote that he
used the money for gambling. Some
of the funds, according to the state
ment, were used at well known gam
bling establishment near the District
line on Bladensburg road, while the
remainder was lost ut various race
tracks.
Charges against Harley were brought
by officers Of the club, who had his
accounts audited. Harley was brought
in at the time, according to Prescott,
and admitted the shortage Prescott
said the bookkeeper explained that the
money was turned in by various men,
bers as dues. The proper amount was
inserted on the members cards, but was
not placed on the cash book.
Evening star., 1933-06-06
ROOSEVELT REPEAL
MESSAGE OPPOSED
International Reform Federation
Officials Say Talk Would
Violate Law Code.

BY the Associated Press.
President Roosevelt was urged today
by two officials of the international
Reform Federation not to respond to
suggestions that he make personal
appeal for repeal of the eighteenth
amendment.
The letter, signed by Robert Watson,
president, and William Sheafe Chase
superintendent, referred to Postmaster
General Farley's activities for repeal
and added:
"The code Of laws Of the United
States provides laws against various
forms Of bribery, to induce any person
either to vote or to withhold his vote
at any election.
"There is no law which would subject
YOU to punishment or impeachment u
you should indorse Mr.. Farley's threat
of an increase of the income taxes
unless the eighteenth amendment Is
repealed this year, but we submit to you
that for you to make any such threat
to the voters would be in violation OF
the spirit of the corrupt practices act
and against various forms Of bribery
In elections"
Evening star., 1933-06-06
U. s. SAVINGS BANK
REOPEN|NG SOUGHT
Col. Wade H. Cooper Pre-
sents Plans Outside of
Hamilton Merger.

A plan designed to reopen the United
States Savings Bank outside the Ham,
ilton merger was presented to q meet
ing last night at the Booker r" The
ater, on U street near the bank. by
Col. Wade H. Cooper, president of the
bank. Clyde H. Walker Of Oswego,
Greg, who claimed he had reopened
the First National Bank Of Bremen
ton, Wash, also spoke for Col. Cooper's
plan and said he had joined Col.
Cooper in the fight"
Both speakers sharply criticized the
Treasury Department and Col. Cooper
said he could not understand why the
department had refused to allow him
to reopen either the Commercial Ma
ings Bank.
Col. Cooper asked for signatures to
an agreement which he distributed, to
be used as a basis for reopening the
United States Savings Bank outside the
merger. The plan would ask deposit
tors to sign waivers for 35 per cent Of
their deposits, and would become effec-
tive when depositors holding rs per
cent of the banks deposits had signed.
Several persons attending the meeting
signed and turned over agreements to
Col Cooper, who announced he would
have a representative at the same
theater today from to 6 o'clock to
receive more commitments.
Col. Cooper announced he was form
ing the American Depositors' League
to make a Nationwide fight to get
Justice" for depositors. He claimed
the Treasury had kept insolvent banks
open which should have been closed.
declared men and women who had lost
money in bank closings could sue the
Government in the Court Of Claims on
the ground the Treasury had "perpe-
trated a fraud" by keeping insolvent
banks open The United States Savings
Bank was solvent, he claimed, but was
not allowed to reopen. He claimed this
bank was the best bank south Of New
York" and had earned 40 to so per
cent, which had been largely used to
build up capital structure Of the bank.
He charged w. Irving Shuman Of the
reorganization division Of the control
Ter Of the Currency's office with be-
ing a "high-pressure promoter" and
declared that the Treasury WAS trying
to force us to 60 into the Hamilton
National"
Evening star., 1933-06-06
Council Members Installed.

SEAT PLEASANT, Md. June 6 (Spe-
ciaD Robert c. Kraft and Joseph
Gregory were installed as members of
the council here. Town Clerk Irwin I.
Main administered the oath Of Office.
The new members Of the council fill
reelection.
Evening star., 1933-06-06
MALICIOUS TAMPERING
HELD CAUSE OF WRECK
II. c. c. Safety Division Blames
Pennsylvania Railroad Train for
Fatal Accident.

BY the Associated Press.
The Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion Bureau Of Safety yesterday blamed
a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train
accident in which two were killed at
wyoming, Del, April 2, on a damaged
facing-point switch, after malicious
tempering."
The enginen1an and fireman of the
train travelling from Canal, Del, to
Cape Charles, Va, were killed and five
passengers were injured in the wreck.
The bureaus report said the dam
aged switch had been run through" by
another train "after having been
opened as q result of malicious tam
pering"
Evening star., 1933-06-06
OIL OUTPUT DROPS
Diminishing Flow in East Texas
Fields Reported.


TULSA, Okla, June 6 CP).-A di-
minishing flow in East Texas coun-
teracted an increase in Oklahoma to
bring the daily average crude Oil pro-
duction of the United States down
1886 barrels, from 2,807,082 to g.
,236 barrels day, the Oil and Gas
Journal reports.
East Texas output fell from 900, ,115
to 942 $50 barrels a day and the pro-
duction of the entire State dropped
from 1865, ,269 to 1,515,536 barrels daily.
Oklahoma production rose from 378,-
385 to 418.571 barrels a day.
California production dropped from
484, 900 to 477,500 barrels day.
Production from Kansas increased
from 105.700 to 107,670 barrels; in
Eastern fields. from 1900 to los 400
barrels, and in the Rocky Mountain
area. from II, l,450 to 72.340 barrels
daily.
Evening star., 1933-06-06

Columbia. today went to Lexington
Va. where he will receive from Wash
ing and Lee University the honorary
degree Of Doctor OF Lava.
Judge oroner. . graduate Of Wash
ington and Lee. studied law at the
Evening star., 1933-06-06
CONLEY BEGINS DUTIES
AT WAR Department
Assistant Adjutant General to Hold
Office and Rank as Brigadier
General 4 Years.

Brig. Gen. Edgar r. Conley, newly
appointed assistant adjutant general of
the Army, took up his new dutieRto-
day at the War Department.
Gen. Conley, whose regular rank is
that Of colonel, was administered the
oath last Friday at Third Corps Area
headquarters in Baltimore, in the pres
ence of Paul B. Malone and members
of his staff. He will hold his present
Office and rank of brigadier general for
four years.
Gen. Conley is q native of Maryland
and has been on duty in the adjutant
generals Office in the Third Corps Area
since August 6, 1880. He was born in
Fairland, Montgomery County. and
graduated from the United States Mill
tary Academy in 1897.
Evening star., 1933-06-06

On liner travelling from Hamburg
Germany, to Japan is a large circus,
and the ship resembles a modern
'Noah's Ark" with its wide variety of
wild animals, performers and side show
freaks