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Evening star., 1935-03-24
RADIO COMMENTATOR
THREATENED BY MAIL
$4,000 Demand on Boake Carter,
Philadelphia, Under Department
of Justice Investigation.

By the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, March 23-Boake
Carter. radio news commentator, last
night revealed he received four let
tiers threatening kidnapping if he
failed to pay $4,000.
The letters are in the hands OF
agents of the Division of InveStiga-
ton, Department. of Justice. who
have been investigating the case for
several weeks.
Carter said he received the first let
ter nearly two months ago. The
fourth delivered to him in his office,
ordered him to change his usual clos
ing salutation in his broadcast to sig
nifty his willingness to comply with
the demands and gave instructions
for paying the money.
"I went to the appointed spot with
two Federal agents" Carter said. "I
put a package Of fake money under
the steps Of an abandoned warehouse
just as I was directed. Three chill
dren played around it for some time,
but did not touch It,"
Evening star., 1935-03-24

A wonderful new group of these
coats have just arrived! Fashions
latest colors, in handsome fabrics
made up into the highest fashions
of the season. Sizes IA to 20, 38
to 48.
Second FIoor-King's Palace
Evening star., 1935-03-24

3-thread, 45-guage, perfect quail
ity hose, and, of course, they're full
fashioned. If they run before the
toes or heels come through you get
q new pair. All shades.
Street Floor-Kiss's Palace
Evening star., 1935-03-24
ARCH|VESBU|LD|NG|
BADLY DAMAGED
Permanent Havoc Wrought
by Starlings Roasting,
in Carvings.

The new Archives Building, which
will be completed about July l, has
been damaged by .starlings beyone q
possibility Of ever cleaning it perfectly
and even a superficial cleansing would
cost between $4,000 and $4,000,
Joseph A. Walsh, United States con-
struction engineer, stated yesterday.
Favorite Roasting Place.
Several attempts have been made
to drive out the starlings, but they
have returned in increased numbers.
The carvings around the front Of
the new Archives Building have
proved to be favorite roosting place
and the bases of columns, stone work
on the ceilings and the floors around
the front entrance have been badly
damaged.
Clifford Lanham, superintendent OF
trees, who has had charge of the
starting campaigns of the past, has
been using toy balloons to scare out
the starlings from the Archives Build
ing, but as soon as his terrorization
campaign ended, the starlings re-
turned.
Walsh said the starlings had pre-
sented such a problem at the new
Archives Building that something
would have to be done before the
public is invited to visit it.
Halls Near Completion.
The great exhibition hall in the
building is nearing completion and an
indirect lighting system will be in
stalled beginning tomorrow. 1t will
be in this hall that the most 1mpor-
tant historical documents of the Ma
ton will be kept.
Plans are being drawn for the cen
struction of an interior court building,
which would about double the stack
size of the entire structure. Construc-
ton may start on this sometime this
Summer if the plan is approved. The
new inside structure would cost about
$3,850000.
Evening star., 1935-03-24

cause of that fact the Fed
eral Bureau of Investigation
1 has established what is known
to the underworld as mon
icker file" containing more than 100,-
900 nicknames of gangsters and their
women.
This odd collection, from which were
discarded not long since certain index
cards labeled Pretty Boy" and Baby
Face" has proved Of value in nu-
merous crime Investigations in which
the only clues to suspects identity
were his nickname and his general
description.
There was the case of Big
Brownie" for example.
big Brownie" was one of a gang
of box-car thieves wanted for series
Of freight robberies in Minnesota and
Iowa. He was named by member
Of the gang who had been caught at
Cedar Rapids in the act Of stealing
freight car seals. The seals were to
be used in replacing broken seals on
raided cars.
The arrested gangster declared he
had never heard big Brownie" called
by any other "monicker." He described
Evening star., 1935-03-24

Complete with parch.
mentized shades! These
lamps show two attractive
styles of bases in black and
gFiced gli5; 5Psslally st1 '., S1.2o
Evening star., 1935-03-24

him as being about so years old, about
5 feet 8 inches in height; about ITS
pounds in weight, as having dark
hair streaked with gray and having
a finger missing from his right hand.
Not So Useless.
The sheriff forwarded this infor-
nation to the Department of Justice
with the comment that 1t probably
is useless"
Search of the "monicker file" off,
Evening star., 1935-03-24
Ringless
Chiffon Hose

Perfect quality, tissue
sheer hose in all the new
shades. These are really
beautiful hose and out
standing at this
price. Don't fail Az
to stock up!. -. 4OC
Evening star., 1935-03-24
Silk Hose

Full-fashioned silk chif-
fon and service weight
hose in all the new shades.
They're conds and
thirds of finer hose and
wonderful buys
at this low price! o.
Sizes 8 u to 101a, SSC
Evening star., 1935-03-24
BY REX COLLIER.

! YICKNAMES are clues, and be-
y cause of that fact the Fed
VI eral Bureau of Investigation
has established what is known
l1-
Evening star., 1935-03-24

Boys Ape. Suits
Wool mixture suits that
include a coat, vest and
two pairs of LIN E D
knickers. It's not so very
long till Easter and we
suggest that you start
sonny's outfit now and not
wait until the last
moment. Tan, brown and
gray; sizes 8 e OK
to 16 ...... 0+.7O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
FALL ACTIVITIES
 OPEN AT YMCA
Seven New Classes Added to Gym Schedule; Swinl-
 ming Classes Forming

Activities in the physical depart ment of the Y. M. c. A. will get un- der way to-day, when the fall and winter season opens. according to William s. Curtis. chairman of the physical department committee. and Charley Leader, physical di- rector.
 Seven new classes have been add- ed to the gym schedule for the coming season, and many men have already registered for these groups. Glasses for men will be held at the following periods:
 Monday. Wednesday and Friday 12:15 to 1900 volley ball. Monday. Wednesday and Friday 6:15 to 6:15 calcsthenics and leagues. Tuesday and Thursday 5:15 to 6:15 cales- thenics and volley ball. Monday. Wednesday and Friday S:15 to 9:O0 calesthenics, apparatus.
 The following athletaic clubs will meet at these periods: Gym Club. Thursday 8 to Q and Saturday from 3 to {. Boxing every evening at 7:OO p. m. Volley Ball, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:15. Swimming instruction by appointment every day. Swimming team every evening in season. Handbail Leagues, No vembcr to March. Medical examin- ations every Monday evening at 500 ?. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
Italo- Ethiopian War May Injure,
 Not Help, American Trade
 

ton sheeting, little petroleum and little else from us. She has c sin- gle bank with capital about the same as that of bank in a single prosperous American village. She has neither money, gold, goods nor credit to buy anything.
 Law Bars Loans
 But even if the trade were there we could not get any important part of 1t. Because even if we were foolish enough to lend Italy money, we cannot under existing law. The Johnson Act, approved April 1S, 1884, makes it unlawful for anyone in America to buy or sell the bonds of any foreign gov- ernment issued after the passage of the act if that nation is in default of any sum due the American gov- ernment. Yhe Attorney-General has held this applies to Italy.
 Then there is the recently pass ed neutrality act which prohibits the sale of munitions to any for eign government engaged in war.
 Under all these circumstances it is entirely probable that, when the declaration of war comes, our trade will actually be injured. Because Italy can buy only a certain amount of goods abroad. And she will buy from nations which will sell munitions.
 There is a phase to this ap- preaching struggle, however, in which we have stake, though it is difficult to see what we can do about it. Our biggest export pro- duct is cotton. That export trade has suffered these last two years because of the artificial rise in price produced by the AAA. Three of the largest importers of our cot ton are England, Italy and Japan. All have for some years been eager to emancipate themselves from their dependency on American cot- ton. But with Americas new poli- cy of driving up the price, these nations have intensified their drive for their own cotton supplies. Eng land has pressed cotton culture in the Sudan and Egypt. Italy and Japan have turned to Ethiopia. Perils U. s. Cotton
 Only last year the Japanese Ethi- opion Company was formed and treaty made between Japan and Ethiopia under which Japanese would be admitted to grow cotton. How large that venture is no one can say. But Mussolini has among his objectives the establishment of an extensive cotton industry tn Ethiopia where, he feels. the cs~ matic and atmospheric conditions of our semi-tropical south are due plicated.
 If he succeeds, if the Japaness succeed, if England succeeds in the Sudan and Egypt, what will be. come of our southern cotton sur- plus? We can see 1t in the worlds markets only by competing in price and never by begging the price at artificial levels. Mussolini's suc- cess in Ethiopia does, therefore, wise statesmanship will begin to think about now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
CARRIER PIGEON
 SILENCES RIFLES
Order to Cease Firing Given U. s. Experts
 When Bird L LandS

Camp Perry, Ohio.. Sept. 10.-A carrier pigeon wheeled gracefully aloft and then side-slipped into a gentle landing on the big rifle range here not a hundred yards In front of the barking service rifles of the United States regulars. A shrill whistle blew. Firing ceased. The bird seemed grateful, for he sat down and calmly sur- veyed his surroundings.
 Gently the pigeon was lifted and carried to a place of safety, where he was given food, water and a long rest. He appeared to be very tired, but His appetite was good. Attached to his leg was the symbol H. c. U. 732. After several hours rest, the winged messenger was per- mitted to depart, and after circling aloft once or twice, bravely set out straight in a south eastern direc- ton. Firing of the National Rifle Matches was resumed.
 Shooting has often stopped birds but this feathered visitor to-day stopped the shooting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
Proof Of Ethiopian
 Slave Raids Exists
Sudan Fixes Indemnify of 20 Head of Cattle for Each
 Victin-Yankee Bargaining Used

cash for killed tribesmen or ab- ducted women.
 Yankee Bargaining Used
 How the settlement of this con- flict entailed Oriental bargaining was revealed in a report from E. N. Erskine, British consul for vest ern Ethiopia, who informed his su- periors, "The governor of Wallega province accepts full responsibility for the killing of 12 Barun Sudan subjects, and the governor of the Upper Nile province accepts full re- sponsibility for the killing of two Anuak Ethiopian subjects. so that these two being subtracted from the 12 former, there remains a ball. ance of responsibility for the gover- nor of Wallega province for 10 Su- dan lives"
 It was finally agreed that the Wallega governor should pay the Upper Nile governor 2,000 Maria Theresa thalers in compensation for the deaths, but that $40 thal- CTS would be deducted on account of the participation of certain Po- kumu Anuaks, so that a balance of 1,460 was finally fixed as the in- demnity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
BY FREDERICK KUH

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Londan, UP) = Even those sym pathetic to Ethiopia in the Italo- Ethiopian conflict have been star tied by revelations of slave raids in that country.
 Critics admit that Emperor Halle Selassie, an enlightened monarch, has earnestly set out to suppress slavery and has made some prog ress. And yet 1t is said that the province of Mali has been reduced in population from 30,000 to 4.000 within a generation< while raiding across the frontier into British ter- ritory has become common.
 Experts have computed that only 10 per cent of the victims in a raided village ever reach the slave market. old people are left behind in the ruins. Many of the rest succumb to hunger and thirst.
 Sudan Settlement Raided
 Raids into British territory have recalled the Anuak tribes assault on the Beir settlement in British Sudan in March. 1882. This inci- dent resulted in @ settlement. after long diplomatic negotiations. oblig- ing the governor of Ulu Baboor to pay 15 head of cattle (full-grown) for every man killed and for every woman and child not returned to the Sudan.
 It was stipulated that this was bargain-price, however, and that "blood money" henceforth would be 20 head of cattle for every dead tribesman or Kidnapped woman. vic- timized in Ethiopian slave. raiding.
 Previous to this episode it had been customary to assess the loss of a human life at 1000 Maria The resa thalers. But on this occasion. despite British insistence. the Ethi- opian delegation refused to pay
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

WTOML.j and children thronged w the markets of Managua, capital of Nicaragua. on the morning of March 31, 1881. busi. ness was thriving along the main streets, when suddenly 6 shock rocked the area. It was an earth. quake that brought death to 1000 and ruin to almost the entire city.
 Eleven shocks, within 6 period of two or three minutes. then Are, bursting of water mains, and complete devastation of important buildings.
 In the center of the city. the new Post once building. that had been opened seven months before. was . heap of ruins. So Nica- ragua issued a series Gf two stamps, one of which is shown here, showing the Post Ofiice be. fore and after the quake. The proceeds went to rebuilding the postal headQuarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
By JOHN T. FLYNN

By JOHN T. FLYNN Copyright 1885, NEA Service Incl FROM a war between Italy \ and Ethiopia this country can expect nothing in the way of trade gains, even if all bar riers against war traffic were thrown down.
 Such a war, though 1t may be long drawn out, will be a small affair. It cannot possibly generate enough business to interest those who think of war as a commercial episode. The Great War gave us a boom. But 1t cost the combat ants 180 billion dollars. But this one, if We got all of the business which Italy and Ethiopia have to give, would hardly put an extra ship to work.
 First of all, there are some things Italy will not be in the market for at all. She will not, for instance. be in the market for food. Mussolini has pressed hard his fascist policy of national self sufficiency. He has been urging the expansion of grain and food crops. In 1925-26 Italy imported 18.507 quintals of wheat. In 1933-34 she imported only 2,356 quintals. In fact, with her rye crops and other foods, she could, in 8 war, get along without, im- porting any. There will be noth- ing in this war for the American farmer.
 Has Store of Iron
 Italy does need cotton, metals, coal. Cotton ranks first among her imports. In war she wolud need more cotton since 1t Is an important factor in manufacturing high explosives. She would pos- sibly want to buy more cotton. But If she did she would have to buy less of something else, since her purchasing power in the world market is limited. But of course we have no right to assume that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

Will any American buy Italian bonds? Even if they could be sold here? Will American producers extend credit? Italy is in arrears right no won her current settle ments in London. Her bonds are down in London and New York. She owes us $2,042,000,000, plus some interest which she was waived aside.
 What of Ethiopia? Last year we sold her goods which equal the price of about 40 Ford cars. She buys a small amount of grey cot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
DECREASE NOTED IN MUTUAL AID REPORT

The number of persons on the Mutual Aid list showed a further decrease in the weekly report of the treasurer submitted yesterday. There are now 812 compared with 816 last week. Expenditures dur ing the week were $3,000 greater than receipts. Of the number car- ed for during the week. 725 were given work, 59 given direct relief and 28 food and lodgings at Brook side. The balance decreased from $25,029 to $21.S38.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

she would buy this extra cotton from us. If she did it would not be @ very great deal.
 She would need metals. But she has been accommodating iron for some time in expectation of war. Her purchases of scrap metal from us - and presumably from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
AnssUers To
 Test Questions

Below arc the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 1. Ycs.
 2. French novelist.
 3. Ohio.
 4. English poet.
 s. Charles K. Harris. c. Militla-m men who had undertaken to turn OIt for service at minutes notice. 2. Ono of the principal ancient Egyptian dcitics. S. A wood . wind instru. nicnt having Q cylindrical bore and played by means of sIyglc.rccd inOuthpicce. 9. McId Is correct.
 10. In the Mackenzie dss. .trict, Canada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

No war between foreign nations fin their present poor financial state would be liEe- ly to be Q boon to American trade. John T. Flynn clearly showed that to be true yes. terday in the first of two ar. ticles written for The Water bury Democrat. In his second article today, this famous writer on economic topics turns a revealing light di- rectly upon the threatened ItalO- Ethiopian conflict, and answers the frequent query of business men and others who wonder if this immedi- ately probable war would bo of any trade benefit to the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

With temperature of $500 de- grees' Fahrenheit, the oxyacetyiene fiabe is the hottest open flame is the hottest open flame known.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
Tall Tower Topics
SEE YOU, SEE I
sx THE MAN IN THE TOWER

SEE YOU, SEE never knew bird could chew, But then, I'm sure, neither did you.
 tr You never saw, I'll bet, horse-fy, .. But then, I'm sure, neither did l. never saw swordfsh fight, But neither did you, am l right? You never heard goldfish cry, But holy smoke; neither did l. But believe it, Belinda, here's something, I've often heard lobster sing.
 -Em Elm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

Dots and dashes . Tim Walsh postcards from Chi cago where he stopped route to Cleveland where he IS catching the Sacred Hearts in action Timmie Crowe popular dance maestro intends to open dance hall or his own when the current closes So far looks as if the name of the spot will be "Shagand." John Jones' East End gas and oil man, had two more years ice truck wandered away and finally chose Johns car as it's resting place. The doubles combination of Ding net tourney caused Ben Maloney the Vanova flash to compare them that famous baseball duo of Nick Arock and Al Schott. dance number was created at our own "Gorgeous" George Dillon Gorgeous who is regular Sunday night patron of Compounce was so badly
 missed by the fair sex that the currently popular dance hit The Lady In Red" was changed to read The Ladies In Black" and words supplied to fit the occasion
 (George won't you please come homeO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

Adieu adieu. Wolcott bids tarea0eU Sanday to the Rev Wiley Scot pastor of the Wolcott Comgregd- toal church for the last three years He's eavamg or Atamto Georgia aOhere be soiU hove larger par'sm under his care. .. Friends rendered ham tdreWe" porty last Saturday night purse of money besmg pre- scented to him. The toa0n $ quite sorry to see the youthful minister depart, especially the youmg peope 1vith vhon be great favorite D~r'ng nas stay in Wolcott be had been prominent in Grunge and the Wolcott Improvement Association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

Town gossip . . It was New York cara coupe of rather doubtful vintage There were three occu. pants, husband wife, and child. "1s this the Hartford road? "No" we replied youve oversho the mark Turn back and make right hand turn" And did the little wo- man of that household say There, told you so Ana Inc driving husband What well-known member of our local constabuary is undergoing gentle rbbng at the hands of his mates these days And all because ms drivers do when inquring directions. A motor car stopped along side of the gendarme recently Bris- to inquired the driver "Oh hyah? responded the oI1
 cer Brsto?" second and third time brought disgusted grunt from the officer and warning to get going which
 the startled occupants of the reported to nave done with great celerity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

Seen os the sidelimes. When the Hearts a0emt to avork o their opponents Sunday eoay out m C!evetond seen along the sidelines Jimmy DoOlimg .,. George Dveliskis. Shorty Gugietn'o. John Gu't- foile Eddie Squires Jack Com10ay John Com- Shec :. . Red Garrem Bif Floherty Henry Mo- Cormack .. Wilsey Poa0ers John DeVito Jack Mahamey .. Tomy Lauro Johm Howard :. For tHe benefit of OUT Watertom reader pOho seeks the census foures or London omd Neo York here they are Lon- don, cty and adainstrotive county of London SIS (19s1 cemsus); Neao York (19S4 cens~s) 74'S'- 791.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

Twice told Leo Mecca well known Bank Street restaurateur with his wife and Domenic, prominent accordions has returned from trip to Maine Montreal and Quebec Accompanying them were P. Ray Ouelette The program for the vacation included visits to Three Rivers and other points of interest in Canada. En. ma Leary and "Gen" Robillard still being kldded about their unhappy experience in New Haven on Labor Day. Both girls missed the last trolley from New Haven after enjoying day at West Havens shore Iney nnay any stayed with relatives in the Elm City, Cards to tne Tower include from Bill Detz and George Lowing far, far away in dear old St. Petersburg, Florida
Evening star., 1935-03-22

Each NOI-AN-ALYZED Car is put through 38
SCIENTIFIC MAJOR CAR TESTS the scien-
tfic machines pictured below These Wonder
Inventions eliminate guesswOrk i'm detecting en'
gine and electrical iroubles-and check the
under conditions same as actually driving
They restore each car to its peak of efficiency!
Evening star., 1935-03-22
STEAMSHIPS,

SUNSHINE" Cruises
thru your local agent or Cunard White
Star Ltd. 504 K st NV. Wash. D C.
WEST INDIES AND CARIBBEAN GUEST
CRUISES every week with the Great White
Fleet. 10 to Is days. Sl30 and up
UNITED FRUIT CO., Pier 3. North River,
New York City, or your travel agent.
MEDITERRANEAN and all EurOpe-De
Luxe service on famous express liners via
the smooth Southern Route.
ITALIAN LINE. State ST., ". 7. C.
Evening star., 1935-03-22

INDIANA 1929 IIa-ton stake body; good
tires. fine mechanical condition: Sl.5.
Rear 624 A ST Sc. 24'
FORD trucks and other makes; all types,
including stake bodies and panels: all real
bargains; see them at Washin9ton's largest
used car lot. d46 PENNSYLVANIA ave. Sc.
FORD 1895 VS. truck The I3Ih-inch
for both hauling and delivery service; all
stake sections can be quickly and easily
removed: stake uprightS are OF steel with
heavy. seasoned hardwood side racks: load
space measures 106 inches long. 81 inches
wide and ~ inches high. A Knockout value
at Knockout price. See Mr. Howard. Low
down payment. easy terms. NOLAN. I'LL
Eighteenth ST NV
Evening star., 1935-03-22
RENT-GARAGES.
SALE-AUTO TRUCKS.

LICENSED REPAIR SHOP.
Rear 1928 Sherman Ave.-S26.00.
Scar GRrase. Rear 1913 o St. NV.
CHAS. W. KING. Jr., 905 N. Y. Ave. 25
Evening star., 1935-03-22
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts. Navy
Department. washington; p: g. until. 10
ing fire brick and clay. pig iron, electric
crane. etc. to the Navy Yard, washington
2. 2. Apply for proposals to the Bureau
OF supplies and Accounts. C. J. PEOPLES,
mil 8 Do