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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
A Book a Day by BRUCE CATION
A Somber Novel Of Tragic Youth

Passions Spin the Plot" by Vardis Fisher, is one of those books that almost everybody will praice very highely, but that hardly any one really will enjoy reading.
 It is a dark and passionate out brust against the cruelty of life, the tortures that sensitive youth must suffer, and the tragic conflict that can arise from young Ameri- cans maladjustment to his environ ment.
 It is powerfully written, with flashes of somber beauty; but If you're looking for sweetness and light in your fiction, don't expect to find any here.
 The central figure is a young Idaho farm boy who leaves his native valley and enrolls in 8 uni versity in Salt Lake City. He is shy, dreamy, full of the repres- sions which a rigid puritanic back ground can create, rapt With anti cipation of the new world open- ing before him.
 But the new world plays him false. His professors turn out to De the Qry aS = uuSC Slull0u SliiItS his fellow students are either snobs or wastrels; he himself is a misfit twisted by desires he cannot satisfy and haunted by a dream that con- stantly recedes as he advances to- ward it.
 Lonely, he centers his being on his love for ranch girl back home. She is a scatter -brained little tramp, as it happens, an easy mark for all the lads of the village Our hero knows. it, despises hel for it, despises himself for con tinuing to love her-and, at last leaves the university and marries her in spite of everything.
 As the book ends. he is begin ming a marriage which cannot bt anything but tragically unhappy. Passions Spin the Plot" is the second volume in the tetralogy oi which "In Tragic Life" was tht first. Published by Doubleday Doran and the Caxton Printers. i is priced at $2.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26

o. Is the United States off the gold standard?
 A. Yes.
 O. How long have "Amos and Andy" been broadcasting?
 A. This feature has been on the air continuously since March l9, 1928.
 o. What is the term for which members of the British parliament are elected?
 A. The regular term is five years, but parliament may be dis solved at any time by decree of the king, The British custom is to dissolve parliament whenever the government fails to get majority on question of major policy.
 O. Does Josephus Daniels, sec- retary of the navy during the Will son administration, hold any off, cial position under the present ad- ministration?
 A. He is American ambassador to Mexico.
 Q. How is artificial honey made?
 A. Bring to a gradual boil 5 pounds of white sugar and 2 pounds of water; skim and when cool, add 1 pound of real honey and drops of peppermint. To make a better quality, add less water and more real honey.
 Q. How many square rods are in an acre?
 A. 1e0.
 O. Give the diameter of the earth at the equator and at the
 A. At the equator, 7.sae miles; at the poles. 1900 miles.
 Q. What is the number of the repeal amendment? A. Twenty-fiFst. O. what is the title of the mus ical selection played at the opening of the motion picture "The Mum "A "A. 'Le Lac des cygnss" by Tschaikowsky. q. What is the average weight of m adult panther? A. About t2b pounds. q. How many American consula are acefedited to Canada from tho United Hlates7 4. six eonsuls generals and sl census c. Where is Che new Tsla pIanetariumf 4. philadslphle,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26

We never knew until recently that Maryland's first capital, Saint Mary,s City, disappeared from the map. It will be resurrected for the states tercenten- ary. The site of the town is now being studied and excavations are to be made, so that any and all traces of ancient foundations can be discovered. An hls- toric statehouse is to be built at Saint Mary's City, too, that will be fitting memorial. The first state house was built there in 1676 The 1884 model will con- form to the original in as many details as can be learned. Unfortunately the model will not stand on the original site, as this is now cemetery and the Maryland Ter centenary commission won't disturb graves even for so historical purpose. In 1895 Saint Mary's City became just country town. Francis Nicholson, royal governor, penned the order removing the state capital to Annapolis. Thirteen years later it even lost it's prestige as the county seat. In 1720 the old state buildings became church property. Mary lands first water mill was built there in 1885, but no trace of it is found. We should say that Maryland owes it to her. self to rebuild this ghost town, so inti- mately related to her early history. No more fitting time than this, the 3OOth anniversary of her settlement, is more appropriate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26

e. How old is Chancellor Hit Ter?
 A. Forty-four.
 Q. Is George Ade, married?
 A. No.
 0. Is Nick Lucas the real name of the actorr
 A. His real name is Nicholas Lucanese.
 O., Who was the first woman admitted to practice medicine in the United States?
 A. Elizabeth Blackwell, N. D., born in Bristol, England, in 1921. She came to this country in 1881, and after much opposition was ad- mitted to the Geneva Medical cOl- iege, in New York state, from which she was graduated with highest honors in 1849. She was the first woman to obtain a medical degree in the United States. She died in London in 1910.
 o. Where and when was Boak Carter born?
 A. Tn Baku, South Russia, in 1900, the son of Irish English par ents.
 If you want g copy of our bulletin, ''Inflati0n Pro and Cont write to The DeinOcrat Washing ton Burau, enclosing five cents
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26

How'd you like to trade your home for a stamp collection? A Brooklyn, N. Y., resident has enough faith in the mount ing values of stamps to make the offer. He wants stamp collection worth $8,500. For it he will give his home, an Broom house with a $10500 mortgage. A well known New York stamp dealer will act as intermediary and place valuations on any collections offered for the real estate. Here's novel trade, if ever there was one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26

The vicinity of the Norris Dam in the Clinch river valley is going to be free of all outdoor advertising. Not even hot dog stand will be allowed along 21-mile stretch of the river. It's being referred to now as "freeway" by the Tennessee River Valley Authority. It will cross the top of the dam and connect two im- portant highways leading out of Knox ville A marvellous panorama is offered the motorist from atop the dam in all directions Up to date landscaping is planned for the roads leading up to the dam. Quite spot to visit, we'd say.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
Quite Simple Now

Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Michael A. Connor has simplified matters for thousands of motorists in Connecticut by allowing them to submit merely printed application for driving licenses. Remember how you used to fill out your card annually, carefully adding year to your age and also trying hard to figure
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
DAILY WASHINGTON MERRY Y-GO-ROUND
By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT ALLEN .
of wa.lnr.on e.ry-oo-Isouna. ana aasose

Despite Ammouncements CWA Isn't Going to De Wound Up May I; Roosevelt to Let Congress "Pgsk Hins"; Sluns Clearing PlGTeG; CGTeer BOys Trying to Forget Taking Nap GermsGnys Bonds; FrGmk WGtker Was ".Done Wrong" os Being CLossed As c Lobbyist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26

Another cause for hope. Chemical fer- tilizers, according to a French chemist, have been responsible for the worlds overproduction; but in 10000 years. chemical fertilizers will be exhausted and then there won't be any more overpro' duction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
Questions And Answers
 by The Democrats Washington Information Bureau
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

sormnon Fredertk Kerby, 4ueson Edor The Avenue enciosins cents n coin or
 
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  use of this free service as e'eh a' you ' THE EDITOR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
In New York

New York--One of these days the rialto will be a-fiutter, and per- haps a-titter, over an announce ment of a new productions:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26

Accuracy Of . tipster in North London has led betteTs 70 believe he gets inside information, alla they have nicknamod him "uhniei In the Lions Don"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
Know Your Waterbury It's History, Facts and General Information
BRASS CITY FACTS

The three-platoon system was put into effect in the Waterbury police department on May 5 1913.
 Waterbury's worst residential fire of recent years secured early on the morning of December IS, 1915. Three houses on Buck ingham street were totally de- stroyed; two were badly damaged, one was slightly scorched.
 The Grandview avenue overpass at Robbins street was built in 1907.
 The Waterbury WOmen's club was organized in April, 1889. The object of the club was to encourage mutual Improvement, and to do good and useful work in this com munity or elsewhere.
 The Catholic Women's asso- citation, the first of it's kind In the city, was organized June 4, 1894, its object the social, intellectual and religious benefit of the mem auspices of Rev William J. Slocum.
 The oldest library of which there is any trace in Waterbury is the Union Lirbary which is thought to have been in existence in 1797, and few books belonging to 1t later went to the Bronson library.
 close of that year that the General Assembly asked every able bodied man living west of the Connecticut river to go forward and offer him self for service"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 5:3l o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26
The Government of the United States presents
 THE SHOW-OFF

A play in ThEee Acts, by
 George Kelly A Franklin D. Roosevelt Pro- fIuction, Directed by the Amer- lcan Peoples Theater, in cOl- IaboratiOn with the Civil Works Administration and Actors Equity Association.
 ADMISSION F'REE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26

The three- platoon system was put into effect in the Waterbury police department on May 5 1913.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26

q. How many American consuls are accredited to Canada from the United Etates7
 4. six eonsuis gsneFais and sl eonsule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-26

c. Where is Che new Tsla pianetariumf
 4. philadslphie,
Evening star., 1934-10-25
Woodtex Toilet Tissue
Special 65c dozen rolls

100 Dozen rolls of this fine
quality tissue. 1000 sheets to
roll.
Is Imported Novelty Powder Boxes,
in assorted colors. Were 95c.
Now ...........,...,, Csc
25 Double Loose Powder Pouches in
assorted shades Of rouge. Were 81.
NOW soc
1S Bottles of Milk-o-pine for the BATH
To1IETR1Es, AIsLEs 18 AND 20,
FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1934-10-25

, decks, 45c Were 7Se
40 Boxes of American Beauty
Playing Cards, Congress quail
ity. Two decks to package.
g, Mexican Pottery Pitchers. Were
! Alabaster Radio Lamp. Was s..
i 4oo-Day Mantel Clock was es sis
z imported China Dogs. Were $3.50.
20 Leather Cases for paper knives,
specially designed for travelling. Were
10 Pictures. subjects suitable for chill
dren'S rooms. Were 81. Now. .25c
GIFTS. SEVENTH FLOOR
Evening star., 1934-10-25
Seersucker Dresses
$3.95 We're Sss.

10 Acetate Seersucker Dresses for
matron and miss. In crimson.
maroon, black, navy and green.
Sizes IA to 2212.
Rayon Prints in dark shades Of blue, green.
and maroon Women's styles. Sizes 40 to
40. Were $2.95. Now. .S1.e6
INEXPENSIVE DRESSES, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1934-10-25
Vacuum Water Sets, s1'1s

Were $3.50
so Handy-Andy Vacuum
Water Sets with vacuum con-
tainer, tray and glass. Green
or mahogany.
"a Easy-Grow Flower Pet Wall Stands.
Were S1.26. Now .......:.... see
SO Fiber Flower Vases; assorted colors-
8 Instant Orange Juieers; lever type.
Cast aluminium with wood stand.
were .S295. Now w-...;...... .sl.7S
144 Acme Flame Protectors for gas.
oil or electric stoves. Were csc.
f'P Porcelain TOP Table with cutlery
drawer. Damaged. Was $0:95:
ivory Radiator Shield, sls inches iS
syids; 80 % to 6s inch extension. Was
) tS; ivory % RsdI.tsf shields; sh inches iss
vide; Il TO 81 inch extension. was
livery Rsdi.ter Shield, az .inebse iss
vide; Il to ~ inch extension. was
800 Rolls Of TiI.i:x Green r.lsee re-
Tissss' 1.ooo-sheet rolls. .specisl.
HOUSEWARES, FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1934-10-25
Silver Muskrat Goats, $73.75

Were S9S75
2 Silver Muskrat Goats, swagger style. Sizes
18 and SO.
Hudson Seal dyed muskraD Coat. size II. Was Was
/ Tan kidskin Coat. size is Wa: sizes. Now. sss.5S
8 Lapin (rabbit) Shoulder Capes. Were S13e5.
C.D:s. Barunduski i black aaiyak. Were $3.50:
/ Pointed Fox Cape was $ii0 Now -. S6a.50
Lapin trabbit) Trottsur Jackets size 1e and 1s Were
DYED Fox Cape Was s6e75 Now ....... sss.So
LaDn Scarf (rabbit). Was $685. Now. $3.50
FuRs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1934-10-25
Ladder-back Chairs, $5.75

Were So
u Solid Walnut Ladder-back Chairs, with
fiber seats.
/ Dining Room Arm Chairi walnut and Was $15:
Side Chair; walnut and gum. Originally $3.50:
fV walnut and Gum Side Chair Was S9 So Now $3.50
1 Mahogany and Gum Side Chair. Was $3.50,
IL Sofia MahoEany Arm Chair was S22 Now. =. Si5
Studio Couch with wardrobe rust color. Originally
stuSis Couch with two inner spring mattresses Green
Studio Couch; rust Originally slS.6o NoES
Fs CT Msttfssse:; 'is Size I ss174 We're si75C NOW
Got Mattress; Sox74. Was 50 80. Now .s4.e
FURNITURE, SIXTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1934-10-25
Girls Blouses, CSC

We're ~ to y3
20 Cotton Blouses in prints, plaids
and plain colors. Sizes 8 to 16.
GirIs' Twe-pieee Dre.se. In wool. With
50. Nov ................. .g225
IL wooIen slip-on Sweaters in plain colors
and stripes with long sleeves; sizes 10.
Ia and 16. Were So. Now S1.45
is Girls wooIien siip-on Sweaters with long
sleeves, with or without collars; sizes to 10:
Were S3. Now Observation-Disclosures. .$1.95
GIRLS FURNISHINGS, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1934-10-25
Table Stenware, 15c

Was 42c
60 Pieces Crystal Table Stemware,
including gobletS, Sherbets, wines
and cordials.
80 Pieces Table Glassware, crystal with green
base. Sherbets water tumblers, and fruit
juices glasses. Were 56c Now. ....... .I5c
S.1isss sszsr.ss Set Of yssai glass: ishtiy
sa Crystal Glass Saucer Champasnes, with
rock crystal cutting. We're $1.25 Now 35c
- 8 Coffee Tables, walnut finish. Were S1.95.
Is Wicker BeversGe Trays with handles. Were
II Metal Handle Butler Trays. Were 81.
SS Ccior:d Glass Dessert Sets. bowl Vi and six SIX
dishes. Reduced to .................. $50
GLASSWARE, FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1934-10-25
Infants Dresses, 95c

were yI.6S
"a in prints with sleeves.
IL Printed Dresses with sleeves. We're 81.
s Pink cris blankets. Were ST. Now iSe
IS Creepers. We're 81. Now. ........ Use
Rompers, button-on style. Were So:
I . m D er. button-on style. Was 81
3 Infants long Dresses. We're 81. Now i5c
Green Nursery Chair Pad. Was 75e
white sweater. trimmed with eem6roide.S: 4:
i ri PM Wool sweater. was $i5iO. Now 'sse
Wool Bathro6es; Were 50; Nov. ;$l;eS
appliqued design. was So. Now. 80. e2.25
Pairs Of Bedroom Slippers. We're S1.5o.
j Pair Of Bedroom slippers. We're 7Sc:
Play Yard, maple nnish. Was s6.s6.
Orchid Toy Chest was So 25 Now sI.85
I Combina tion High Chair, slightly damaged.
INFANTS APPAREL AND FURNITURE
FOURTH FLOOR
Evening star., 1934-10-25
Misses Walnut Room Gowns

$3.50 Were s3f.75
Daytime Wool and Crepe Dresses in
brown, blue, rust and green. Sizes IA, 16,
18 and 20
White Satin Back Crepe Evening Gown size 1e. Were
iBissk Wool satin is. Wss
DAYTIME 0 and Ev.nin. eiswn: Of clinton. crepe and
satin, siz II. Were 3475 TO $49.75 Now. s12.26
WALNUT ROOM THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1934-10-25
Silk Gowns, s2.5
Were S3.95 TO S5.95
Foundation Garments

+ OunddtO0 Garments
1885 Were SO
IL One-piece garments and
step-in girdles of batiste and
elastic. One-piece sizes S3,
SO, 81, SO. Girdle sizes 27, 50,
SO, "a.
woedthrop Ciasp-frcnt GIFdles Of
peach figured broche and elastic. short
models. Sises 20. ~. 20 and 80. Were
$3.50. Now ................. 1896
warner one-pieee Foundations of
lastex with lace top. sizes 81. 81. 3S
and 80. Were $3.50. Now 49,. .$4.O6
3 Bien yolie Lastex ene-pieee Feunda.
tion Boneiess Models. Sizes SO. 35,
81 and SS. Were $3.50. Now S4.06
CoAsETs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1934-10-25
Rubber Rain Capes
Special 85c each

Special 85c each
$50 Rain Capes with slight ir-
regularities In patterns. Plaid,
pin and ch e cke d designs.
Good color assortment.
Washable CIoth-Covered Utility
Cabinet, in geen- and white. Wood
construction. Was 81. As is SO
~ Novelty Chints Sewing Bars, a..
taehed to metal stand Were 81.
NOW ooe
NOTIONS, AISLE 81, FIRST FLOOR.
Silk Gowns. $2.S
Wsre s3.95 to 1898
8Lace Trimmed and Tailored
Gowns In regular and extra
sizes. Straight and bias cut.
In tearose. Sizes Is, 10 and
20.
4 Handmade Chinese Gowns IN tea
rose Were SS.o6. Now. .S4.05
4. Extra-size step-ins In satin and
Were S2.96 and 1895. Now ..SI.45
Tearose satin trimmed with lace Sizes
10 and H. Were So. now. .e2.00
SILK UNDnwIAR, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1934-10-25
Misses Dresses, s975

Were $685. to SI6.95
1s Daytime Dresses Of wool, crepe and silk
tweed. Sizes IA to 20.
Misses woollen Dresses for daytime wear In rust
brown. green and black. Were S1695 TO s19.75
Misses Dinner and Evenn9 Gowns Of crepe and velvet
in black and green. Were s2276. NOW. .$1225
MISSES DRESSES, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1934-10-25
Crepe Negigees, S10ss

We're $3.50
5 Heavy Sheer Crepe Negli-
gees with long sleeves. Tai
lored styles in peach, green
and blue. Sizes small, me-
dunn and large.
Tailored Green Striped Robe In
crepe; size Is. Was $3.50.
NEcLIcEKs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1934-10-25
Scarfs. 81 Wsre 81

81 Wooilen Novelty Cotton
and Silk Scarfs in yellow, blue
and brown.
WoolIen and Suede Cloth scarfs IN
brown, white and black. Were ID
NEcKwEAR, AISLE Is, FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1934-10-25

120 Pairs of ribbed and fancy styles
OF knee-high socks. Sizes in the
group 6 to 10k.
90 Pairs Of Misses Plain Lisle Hose in beige.
sizes to 101a Special. ........ a forti
CMLDREN's HOSIERY, AISLE II
FIRST FLOOR
Evening star., 1934-10-25
Mallinson's Taffeta, $1.a5 yd.
Vas Sl.9S yard

90 Yards in white, navy, brown and black.
90 Yards i'm Satin backed nfeire, in navy pink and
orchid. Was S195 yard. Now. ......... as
Ai-SEk Satin black only. Special.
20 Remnants Of al-sik faille in to yard lengths
NOW .................... ....xAzo ysrd
Silks, SECOND FLOOR
Evening star., 1934-10-25
Au-Wool Tweed Coatings
$1.5O Vas So yard

100 Yards in black and white, tan and
white, navy and gray. All wool, 81 inches
wide
wooLLENs, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1934-01-17
CO[0RED J0bLESS
SURVEY PROJECTED
Probe Will Be Conducted in
D. c. Civil Works Program.
Plans Approved.

A survey Of unemployment conditions
among colored residents Of Washington
is to be made as a District civil works
project under plans approved by the
Planning Committee Of the District c..
w. A.
One hundred clerical workers are TO
be assigned to the project by David
Ruml, manager Of the District Public
Employment Center, it was announced
today by Capt. Howard F. Clark, ex-
ecutive ofncer of the District Civil
Works Administration.
Members Of Committee.
They will make a survey of the num-
ber Of colored persons unemployed, the
classes Of work they are fitted to per-
form. the normal rates Of wages they
would be paid If employed in private
fields and will make an estimate OF the
amount OF wages needed to support
them and their families.
The work is to be conducted under
direction of professors of Howard Uni
versity. Members Of the committee in
charge. 1t was announced by Capt.
Clark. include Mrs. Pauline Shereshef-
sky, Mrs. Rose Coe. DR.. Jacob Perlman,
DR.. Boris Stern. DR.. Abram Harris. DR..
Alain Locke and DR.. Charles H. Wesley.
Mrs. Myra Colson Calls will be direc-
tor Of the project.
Two Months for Survey.
Mr.. Ruml will act in an advisory
capacity, with a view to making use OF
the data collected. which also will be
available for Leroy A. Halbert, District
emergency relief director.
The survey would take about two
months. and If the civil works project
is extended. the data would be compiled
for use during an extension of the prof.
ect.
Evening star., 1934-01-17
COMMITTEES NAMED

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HYATTSVILLE, Md. January IL
At an Executive Committee meeting of
the Hyattsville Horticultural Society
held in the home Of DR.. and Mrs. j. b.
S. Norton. the following committee for
one year were appointed, the first
named in each case being chairman:
Program. DR.. Norton. Mrs. Charles
A. Magoon, Mrs. Luther S. Munson;
Meeting Mrs. L. L. Powers, Mrs. Nor
ton, Mrs. F. r. Coburn; exhibition, l.
N Goodwin. L. L. Powers, Miss Ericsson:
Publicity. Mrs H. L. Leonard, Mrs. Ed
win j. Kelly and Mrs. Pansy Bierly
Purchasing, Charles F. Glass, Mrs. F.
w. Oldenburg and Mrs. Charles E
Holmes
The next meeting of the society will
be held January 25, the place to be an
nounced later.
Evening star., 1934-01-17
JAPANESE TOFACE r
PASSPORT TESTS
Five Arrested for Photograph
ing Bridges in New Jersey
Explain Interest.
By the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
KEARNY, N. j., January l7.-Kuraji
Takahashi, secretary of the Board Of
Tourist Industry of Japan, and the
four japanese engineers who were
taken into custody with him when po-
lice found them photographing bridge
structures in the Hackensack meadows.
will return here from New York today
to have their passports examined.
Although the five were questioned
late yesterday and last night. Capt. Of
Detectives John Helmsley said the onlv
question involved was the regularitv
OF the mems entry into the United
States.
Takahashi, however, was charged
with driving an automobile without
license.
Capt Helmsley said the men were
Photographing the Pulaski elevated
Highway, the Pennsylvania Railroad
structure and that of the LackaWanna
Railroad where they cross the meadow.
when residents saw them and notified
the police.
Takahashi was the only one to pro-
fess to knowledge Of English. AT first
ne presented New York drivers L.
NSAoe uliO lCSloll dllUll CdIu UtdIulR III"
name Of Yoriwo Yomamoto. 464 River
side Drive, New York. Later he gave
the name Of TakaSashi, and said he
has been in this country since 1891.
The others. he said. arrived in the
United States at San Francisco on No
vember 8. He identified them as Elsa
buro FuJn, 38. an electrical engineer.
employed by the Japanese Government
Railways Of Toxic: Yasunori Ohtami.
a. assistant superintendent of power
and machinery of the railways: Sizuo
Abe, SO, hydraulic engineer, and Benzo
Nshimura, 40. electrical engineer, all
temporarily living in New York
Police found the five in possession Of
three miniature motion picture cameras
four still cameras and a number of
maps.
Vice Consul Ninomiya Of New York,
Informed of the predicament of his COM
patriots, came to Kearny last night and
Vouched for the men. and they were
released after Takahashi said they were
interested in studying railway struc-
lures in this country.