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Evening star., 1934-07-22
Soil quality Studied

THIRTY years of intensive activity during
which half of all the agricultural land i'm
this country has been mapped are beginning
at last to serve highly useful purpose In
connection with taxation and land utilization.
The actual value of the soil of FARMS rather
than the acreage the farms cover, is to be used
as the basis for setting tax assessments on
farm land in Mckenzie County, North Dakota.
the experiment being watched closely by other
counties in the State in order that beneficial
results may cause them to follow the example
Of Mckenzie.
In Wisconsin and to some extent in New
York the results of the studies Of the Bureau
of Chemistry and Soils of the Department of
Agriculture are being used to divide land into
the various classifcations, such as good farm
land marginal, sub-marginal and forestry
areas.
Even Puerto Rico has asked help from the
Federal Government for an investigation of
farm land in the interior and in the noun
tains In particular, the island governments
wants aid in determining just what land
would serve for subsistence farming purposes.
About 1000, 900 acres are to be examined by
six experts from the Federal Bureau.
Because of the concentration of populations
nearly $50 persons to each square mile. 1t Is
essential that the available farm land be used
TO the utmost. ~nmamm
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and then just picture what terrible nuisance
you would be! How am to know you would
really leave?"
Sailing down the Volga on a comfortable
boat. tried many times to find Russians who
could sing The Song of the volga Boatmen"
But it seems TO be obscure song. and
could locate no one who knew it until finally
Moscow doctor turned up, headed for Astrak-
han on his vacation.
He not only sang the boat song but was so
pleased over the applause he received that he
sang several more songs, and began to fear
he was going to prove great nuisance during
the rest OF the trip. but he finally stopped.
. USSIANS have great habit Of changing
~ names of their cities to honor leaders of
the revolution They started it at old st.
Petersburg and have been at it ever since
II lived IN Russian city should be un-
easy every time went to bed, lest wake up
and find myself a citizen of place with a new
name couldn't pronounce. When arrived
in what thought was Vladikavkaz in the North
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of the Military Service Institution Of the United
States. He Is now about to be transferred by
the Military Service Institution TO the Smith
sonian Institution in Washington.
Gen. Sheridan's famous ride on Winchester
was made at the battle of Cedar Greek ON
October 10, 1864"
He is not large horse, and rather q deeper
brown in color than black. But time and CON-
ditions may have caused the black to fades
AS we look at this animal-stuffed he In
we almost hear ourselves repeating:
with foam and with dust the black charger
was grey;
BY the fash of his eye and the red nostriIs play
He seemed to the whole great Army to say:
4 have brought you, Sheridan, all the way a
From winchester down to save the dayrs M
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Winchester took part in so battles and en-
gagements in 1862 to 1865 and died in 1878.
He was mounted at Wards in Rochester, and
brought to Governors Island in that year,
where he has been ever since in the museum
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20

New York (UP)-Two more large spots appearing on the suns surface indicate that the 11-year cycle of solar activity Is again Commencing, with its accompany ing effects on the earth's radio vegeta ble growth, lake levels, anil nal fecundity and even business prosperity, according to pr Orestes Caldwell, vice-chairman of the ad visory committee of New York's new Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History.
 Pointing out that the sun spots in themselves are not portents of earthly events. pr Caldwell, who is editor of Electronics, explains that such spots are vast storms in the gases making up the suns surface.
 Reach Across 91,OOO,OOO Miles
 The presence of these sun spot storms indicates a period of great CT solar activity, he says, which IS manifested in increased electro magnetic oscillations that reach across the 91,OO0,O00 miles to the earth causing auroras and upset ting communication circuits.
 In turn this increased ultra violet and ionization speeds up vegetable and tree growth on the earth, stimulating crops and re- cording itself in the different spa cing of tree rings, stretching back for many years. Animal life also appears affected, and Dr Caldwell exhibits curves comparing the varying annual catch of Hudson Bay trappers with the corre- spending numbers of sun spots for the same years. Although the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20
Sun Spots Forecast
 Depression's Finish
Expert Offers Charts As Proof of Statement - PrOs-
 perity Follows on Heels of Such Marks

same number of traps were set each year, the catch of rabbits, foxes, etc, varied widely, indicating great variations in the number of animals roaming the woods, and this variation proved to be closely linked with the sun spot numbers.
 Business Charts
 Charts of business activity in the United States, since the Civil war, compared with the corresponding sun spot cycle, showed curious re- lationships. Each sun spot maxi mum during the period was fol. lowed with 30 months by a depres- sion or crash. The stock-market debacle of 1929 followed the solar maximum of 1928; the 1921 slump came after the 1918 solar peak; the 1907 panic was the sequel of the 1906 sun spot maximum: the 1893 panic followed the 1899 peak.
 On the other hand, the low points on theIsun spot cycle usual- ly have been followed by periods of business stability or prosperity. Happy days in the nations finan- cial history, such as the periods of Coolidge prosperity, war pros perity, corporate prosperity, rail- road prosperity, each followed on the heels of sun spot minimum. the curves reveal. At the present time. says pr Caldwell, the sun is emerging from such a quiescept minimum period into one of great CT activity, so that the solar stage now seems all set" for the earth's rapid cmergence from the recent business depression.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20
SOUTHBRIDCE IS FACED WITH VERY
 POOR CHRISTMAS
Only Factory That Helped the People Is About to
 Shut Down

Southbridge, Mass, Der 20.- (UP)-Families of some 1000 tex tile workers faced a bitter Christ mas to-day as result of a directors decision to close permanently the Hamilton Woolen Mills, South bridges principal industry for more than a century.
 The livelihood of nearly the en- tire population of 15,000 depends largely on the 10S-year old plant. Once one of the most prosperous mills in New England, the concern recently has been beset by frequent and seemingly insurmounta ble la Dor difficulties.
 At Boston all yesterday the mill directors met i'll secret session. They Lennihan's recommendation to close the mill and liquidate.
 "The directors have, therefore, arranged to call a special meeting of the stockholders and have voted to recommend the liquidation ot the company" said a statement by the directors after the meeting.
 The statement reviewed several walkouts at the mills since the na- tionai textile strike and the failure to reach arbitration.
 After losing nearly $1,000,000 in 1926 and 1927, according to the statement, the mill was reorganized and was able to compete with other manufacturers.
 "This success was due to three factors: Hearty cooperation by enl- ployes, efficient management and the good will of the people of Southbridge," it continued.
 "This picture changed entirely in September, 1894. The general textile strike was called for Sep tember A. Our employees remained at work. During the ngiht of September 5 flying squadrons' from other towns and other states came into Southbridge and swarmed about the mill, making ii necessary to secure protection by the local police " But violence increased, the di- rectors said, and it was necessary to close the mill for the safety ot employees.
 Then a union was formed by "outside organizers" according rc the statement. And the mill "has experienced strikes and interrup- tions over a period of IA weeks.'
 Finally, the union has refused to accept the recommendations ol the governments representatives and there has been an increase ir violence the statement said. There fore, the directors have come to tho conclusion that successful operation of the mill in the future will bt impossible
 Southbridge selectmen have be. gun a survey of the question oi relief for, mill workers and thei, families. A special meeting of tht Merchcants' and Manufacturers As sociation has been called today to discuss the situation. It was feared that Christmas business i would be seriously affected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20

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 one of the trio which held him up and robbed him of his gun and .nightstick at the intersection of Roseiand avenue and Bidwell street at 2:3O Sunday morning.
 They Held Him Up
 It is alleged that the policeman came upon the three lads, who were apparently ready to break into a store at the corner, when one of the three flashed a gun and told the uniformed policeman to "Stick 'em up!" When the police- man obeyed, the lads took his gun. from it's holster, took away his nightstick and blackjack, and, thinking better of burglarizing The store, drove away in car which they had parked nearby. As they started away, they removed the cartridges from the patrolman's gun, and threw the weapon in the road, where he recovered 1t. The superintendent claims that no immediate report was made of the incident, as should have been done, nor was it reported at any subsequent time. Had the report been naSneQ 10 the police StatlOn right away. it is claimed, the trio might have been captured in short order.
 One Was Identified Itis reported that yesterday aft ernoon when the five youths now being held till the 2Sth as respon- slble for assaults, burglaries and other crimes here. were being talk en to tho detective bureau for questioning. one of the five lads was Identified. by Patrolman De- Nardo as a member of the trio which held him up.
 Notification of his indefinite sus- pension was served on Patrolman DeNardo by Superintendent Me- Lean, after investigation had been made yesterday and today. The next meeting Of the police board, lwhen tho policeman will be brought up on charges, will not be held nn- | til January, and he will be or duty until at least that time. Patrolman DeNardO was named q regular policeman on January Q, 1928, after he had served for somo time as . supernumerary polIee- man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20
Old Guard Reueals
 Cause For Dispute
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Pullman because he is member of the law firm of Pullman and Comley of Bridgeport, of which Judge Raymond Baldwin of Strait ford, 1888 g. o. p. house majority leader, is also a member. The lat- ter fought the reelection of Gov ernor Cross.
 Efforts of the "old guard" lead CTS to get an explanation from Governor Cross on his reasons for naming Hyde and Pullman failed and brought the show down" last Monday night, it is claimed.
 Conferred with McLevy
 The "old guard" also claims that Governor Cross has been nego- itating with Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridgeport, socialist. and has called him into conference on legislative matters while, at the same time, ignoring leaders of the democratic party.
 As result of the upset in the democratic party, it is now believed that U. s. Senator-Elect Francis r. Maloney of Meriden will be pushed into the position of state leader.
 Reports that because of the pro- pOSSu llHSup Ol tHC Olu 5 dokA A democrat senators and the republi- can senators there was chance of State Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald being retained were given some credence to-day but were not taken seriously on all sides. Public Works Director John Golden of New Haven is a can didate for the post. He is close to both Mayor Hayes of this city and U. s. Senator-Elect Maloney. It is understood, also, that the Ma loney Hayes Spellacy Fitzger- aid group is likely to be split on account of Monday nights caucus. How Split May Look
 If this should happen Mayor Hayes would line up with Attorney Spellacy of Hartford, Mayor A. N. Phillips, Jr, of Stamford, Attorney Paul Connery of Norwalk, Senator Joseph Cooney of Hartford and Senator Elect Maloney, State Chair man J. Francis Smith, ex-Mayor David E. Fitzgerald of New Ha- ven and Works Director Golden of New Haven.
 It is reliably reported that there is some feeling in the "old guard" | camp against having U. $. Senator Elect Maloney becoming the head of the party organization in the state. It is reported that Ma tional Committeeman Archibald McNeil, Jr, of Bridgeport, now va cationing in Florida, would be aligned with the Maloney group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20
FIRST LADY AIDS COLORED CHURCH
Recommends HOLC Loan to Save Tennessee
 Congregation

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec 20-(UP)
 Efforts of Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt to save the Church of Christ in God, negro, have failed, but they have encouraged the con- gregation to keep on praying" Pastor A. E. Shadd said today.
 We believe our prayers will be answered, and our church will be saver" said the head of the heav- fly mortgaged church. T myself do not draw a salary, but live on off, ferings which amount to less than $15 a month"
 When Mrs Roosevelt was al Warm Springs recently, the church of only 90 members wrote her, telling her of the $11,000 mortgage and the threat of foreclosure.
 'God revealed that you would help us if we would appeal to you" they said.
 She forwarded the letter to the Home Owners Loan Corporation from which came reply, signed by L. B. Hayes, assistant secretary saying: =. "Mrs Roosevelt has requested us to reply to your letter of Nov "A with reference to a loan," adding that under the Hole law money could not be lent on church prop erty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20

Daniel Litz, IF, of Wood street, charged with burglary; bonds of $5,000.
 City court had apparently been completed this morning without the cases of the five boys being called, when Attorney Joseph Guil- foile, attorney for Comfort, asked why the cases were not being heard this morning, with Judge Mascolo replying that he did not know any police prisoners were awaiting hearings. On learning that the five boys were being held, Judge Mascolo asked that they be brought before him.
 The five lads were finally pre- scented in city court at 1O:3O this morning, an hour and a half after the opening hour for city court. The warrants charged no specific crimes, but Judge Mascolo, on be- ing informed of the seriousness ot the charges against all five, set the bonds at high figures.
 sCcmforti was the only one of the quintet represented by counsel and Judge Mascolo named Public Defender William w. Gager as guardian for O'Connor and the younger Litz, since they are both under 21. A legal question as to whether Public Defender Gager who appears in defense of prison CTS .n superior court, has as one of his duties appearance for city court prisoners, was raised by Judge Mascolo, but he named MT Gager guardian when Clerk Irving Faster naix said that MT Gager was state officer and would serve as counse. fO. the two miners.
 All Had Been Suspects.
 gThe elder Litz, O'Connor, Scar rekt and Comfort were booked al Headquarters on suspicion Tuesday night, while Daniel Litz was book ed on suspicion yesterday noon They were questioned for hours by mambers of the police department bat are understood to have denied Participation in any of the crimes which police suspect them of hav-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20
FOUR BANDITS IN
 RAID GET $48,OOO
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 As one man on the floor moved 8 shot was fired by the bandit to frighten him.
 Earl Smith, watchman at- tempted to stop the bandits as they fled and was slugged on the head.
 Fired at Driver
 Jumping into their autom obilo the bandits started up 23rd street, from Market. Less than a square from. the scene their car scraped lenders with another automobile. One of the robbers fired at the driver.
 Employes who witnessed the robbery and the watchman were taken to police headquarters where they identified pictures of Mais.
 Little is known of the early criminal career of Mais, who in less than a month has been character ized as "Pennsylvania's public enemy No. IT.
 A few months ago he was con- Victed of a holdup and murder. at Richmond, Va. Legenza was con- visited of the same crime. The two desperadocs shot their way out of jail, killing another man in the escape.
 New Criminal Gang
 A new criminal gang was formed here with Mais as the leader. Un- derworld sources reported 1t deals in dope and "big crimes"
 A number of holdups and rob berries, including the footing of the national guard armory at Norris town are attributed to Mais.
 The Kidnapping and killing of William s(Big Nose) Weiss, nlyste- rious sportsman, was also attribut- ed to the Mais gang. A recent raid on Mais' headquarters nettcd seven arrests and seizure of seven machine guns, suitcases full of re- volvers and shot guns, and 1000 rounds of ammunition.
 Mais and Legenza escaped. Authorities believe the desper- adoes rallied the remainder of tho gang for the robbery today. They say the gang has a hideaway with in the city limits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20
CHRISTMAS SHOW
 FOR YOUNGSTERS
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I'm Popeye the Sailor Man!"

I'm P0peye the Sailor Man! He is also whistling a few bars of
 "Jingle Bells. Jingle Bells" "
 because he. knows those two ditties will be played and sung for the boys and girls when they come to
 the theater Saturday morning. He is going to have Jimmie Colgan play several Christmas selections so that the boys and girls can join in singing. Then he will introduce
 Eonny LaFlamme, the boy with the golden voice, who sings each week over WATR to the pleasure of thousands of children.
 Other Attractions
 Then of course, Mickey Mouse
 will be seen in a special picture, "Olden Days" Remember his
 "Hyah, Folksi" We'll, he is already to extend that greeting in the form
 of Christmas salutation. Then
 there are Laurel & Hardy in a
 very funny picture, Dirty Work"
 The title should be enough to tip
 off the boys and girls planning to
 attend the show that there will be plenty of funny things to laugh at when the two comedians begin theiranties on the screen. Ken Maynard and his trick horse
 is a thrilling western, Smoking
 Guns!" should keep the boys and girls on the dges of the theater
 seats. A beautiful Silly Symphony,
 "Old King Cole" will afford an op-
 portunity to appreciate the wiz ardry of Walt Disney.
 The show is for you, boys and girls, so get busy and make dates with the rest of yoru pals and
 chums. This is going to be great party!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20
National Troops h
 Mob Stricken City
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treated to their camp outside tht
 town to avoid further bloodshed.
 Enraged, the mob burned four
 guard trucks. Sheriff Cant tried to make a calming speech. He
 was stoned. Soon after dusk, mob leaders broke into his office in the courthouse, saturated it with gas- oline, and applied a torch.
 The fire department attempted to fight the flames. The hose were cut and ladders upset. With in a few minutes the two story. high ceiling structure. built in 1867 and having a replacement
 value of $2O0,0O0, was in ruins.
 Let's lynch the sheriff." yelled the mob's leaders. Cant hurriedly gathered his wife, two sons and daughter and fled. All evening the mob searched for him, blam- ing him for it's failure to get Harris; At midnight the Negro hotel caught on fire, but the flames were extinguished before it was de- stroyed. A negro blacksmith shop was set on fire by flying sparks, but the damage was slight.
 Only One Body Found
 The death toll was set at two by County Health Officer James L. Morton, but only one body was Ut the morgue that of R. E. Ed wards who was killed by 8 .45 call Der bullet that entered his chest and came out through the spine. Dr Morton said a man in dying condition was taken to ShelbyviDe hospital. soon after the fighting. The man died as Dr. Morton pre- pared to- treat his gunshot wounds.
 He turned to other wounded.
 When he got through the body was gone, he said. He believed II had been taken by relatives.
 Eight of the wounded required Decentralization and two - Pat Laws and Clifford Freeman-were in critical condition from gunsnot
 wounds. The others were treaesu for bayonet gashes and heads o,,a olrad hu t.ifIa hlttS. e4MF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20

In the coming session of the senate Labor Commissioner Joseph
 M. Tone will come up for reap pointment and confirmation. Re- ports to-day were that he was looked with favor on by both the "old guard and thew guard" fac- tions.
 Mcdonald Builds Fences | On the post of highway com
 missioner, the incumbent, MT Me-
 Donald, is understood to be very
 busy building his fences. He has promised Socialist Mayor McLevy lsome important work in Bridgeport.
 The republicans have succeeded
 in digging up a 1911 precedent,
 holding that if the appointment of
 a state highway commissioner ie
 deadlocked in the senate the ir-
 cumbent holds over until the fol-
 lowing session. This at least, would
 give Mcdonald two more. years to go in the event of a deadlock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20

(Continued from Page 1.) had endorsed Senator John c. Blackall of Hartford for the lea dership.
 Blast Is Expected
 Yesterday Mayor Hayes was in Hartford, reportedly for the pur- pose of conferring with other "old guard" leaders on the proper reply to be issued in response to the at- tack on them by the governor. Il is expected that the "old guard" will come out with @ "blast" at the right time. Mayor Hayes was reported "out of the city" today, also, and it was believed that he was continuing his conferences with Attorney Thomas J. Spellacy of Hartford, ex-Mayor David B. Fitzgerald of New Haven and other "old guard" leaders.
 At Monday nights meeting the democratic senators named Cover nor Cross, Mayor Hayes and State Chairman Smith committee oi three to device ways and means o1 gaining republican support suffi- cient to enable the democrats tC organize the state senate and push the slate chosen at the Monday session through when the legisla- .ture convenes January 9th. ], No Meeting Date
 State Chairman Smith said this morning that outside of knowing he Is on the committee he is not aware of any meeting date of the body having been set. He said that no chairman of the committee has been chosen and, therefore, that nobody knows who is going to call the committee together.
 According to reports. Governor Cross will refuse to serve on tnt committee on the grounds that il would be inconsistent with his de inand for mo ideals" for him tc dicker with republicans in the sen. ate in favor of democratic organi. zation of the upper branch of the legislature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20
BIRMINGHAM BOY
 FALLS TO DEATH


 San Diego, Cal, Dec 20.A(UP) -Salvagers today retrieved the wreckage of a monoplane which carried Stanford Baldwin, P year old student flyer, to his death in a mudfiat. Baldwin, whose home was at Birmingham Center, Mass, was making practice flight yes- terday when his plane went into a dive and crashed. Navy divers re- covered the body. The youth was student pilot at private flying school.
 Birmingham, Mass, Dec 20.- (UP)-Sanford Baldwin, 22-year- old student aviator killed in a plane crash at San Diego, Calif. last night, was a native of this town, son of the late pr Sanford O. Bald win and of Mrs Maude Baldwin. He graduated from Bowdoin col lege last June and had held a pilots license for more than a year. Even while in college he owned a plane and flew frequently between Massachusetts and Maine. Several months ago he went to California to take transport pilots course.