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The Washington times., 1936-11-23
Here S a News Story;
Deer Shoots Hunter
In Michigan Woods

BALDWIN, Mich, Nov. %
G.N.SO.-Coroner Herbert Davis
today reported a deer killed a
hunter.
The hunter, Walter Draminski,
43, was shot to death as he leaned
over to examine a wounded doe
brought down by a fellow hunter.
The doe in its death struggle
kicked the trigger of Draminski's
gun, the coroner said.
The Washington times., 1936-11-23
STRIKE HALT )
FEDERAL JOB

BOSTON, Nov. % GN.S).
Work on the $5,OOO,OOO Federal
ousing project on Old Colony
Road, Boston, was hailed today
by a strike of more than TOO skilled
union workers in protest against
employment of 300 non-union Fed
eral relief laborers.
Carpenters, bricklayers, plubers
and other skilled laborers were
among those who walked out. The
laborers were employed on sewer
and street work on the project.
The Washington times., 1936-11-23
MAN ENDS LIFE
|NP0T0MAC

Apparently despondent because
of his inability to obtain employ
ment a man tentatively identified
as Timothy Donohue. about 60,
plunged into the Potomac River
early today.
The body was picked up shortly
after 7 o'clock by the crew OF a
tug and was taken to the foot Of
Thirtieth Street where efforts to
revive the man proved futile.
The Washington times., 1936-11-23
Patient On StretCher
Killed by Second Auto

BAYONNE, N. j., Nov. % G.N.SD.
Knocked down by an automobile,
Joseph Paurcz, A, was on a
Stretcher and being placed in an
ambulance when he was struck
again and fatally injured by a
second machine.
Driver of the second car, Peter
Jackson, 25, was fined $500 for
driving while drunk, and held on
homicide charge.
The Washington times., 1936-11-23
Strike Halls Work
On New Auto Plant

LINDEN, N. j.. Nov. % G.N.SO.
Work was at standstill today on
construction of the assembly plant
of the General Motors Corporation
here pending negotiations between
representatives of striking union
workmen and the j. A. Utley Com
pany, of Detroit, general contrac-
tors on the work.
Members of the laborers' union
called the strike in protest against
importation of construction fire
men from Detroit. Some 500 other
workmen walked out in sympathy.
The Washington times., 1936-11-23
DAVIES TAKES
ENVOY OATH
International News Service

IHItEHdVIUIIdI N6WB S0EVIU0
In the presence of many Gov
ernment officials and personal
friends, Joseph E. Davies, newly
appointed United States Ambassa-
dor to Russia. took the oath of Of
flee at the State Department to-
day.
The oath was administered by
Judge R. Walton Moore, Acting
Secretary of State.
The Washington times., 1936-11-23
International News Service

Spanish government charges
that a fleet of foreign subma-
rines attacked a loyalist squad
ron at Cartagena again threat
ened grave international roper
cussions today.
Germany and Italy, inferen-
TALLY linked with the incident,
disclaimed ownership of the at
tacking craft, but Spain reiter-
ated the charges through diplo-
matte channels in London.
Meanwhile, the British govern
ment moved to strengthen her
naval forces off the Spanish
coast and decided to tolerate no
CONTINUED on Page 3, Col. ~
The Washington times., 1936-11-23
NAVY READY
TO GUARD
TRADE
Eden Tells Commons
Neutrality Must
Be Preserved

MADRID, Nov. 20 U.N.S).
Insurgent troops opened a ter
rific artillery bOmbardment Of
Madrid late this afternoon.
Many shells fell in the Puerta
Del Sol and SaIud street in the
heart of the capital. The bonn
bardment continued unabated
for more than two hours.
LONDON, Nov. 20 0.N.SD.
The food shortage in Madrid is
reaching an extremely acute
stage, with danger of mass star
vatiOn looming unless the entire
civilian population is evacuated,
the British government was ad-
vised through diplomatic chan
nelS today.
The Washington times., 1936-11-23
Twelve Buses Burn

TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. % G.N.s).
Explosion of a gasoline tank in
a truck was blamed today for a
fire which swept through the
garage of the Short Way Bus
Lines, Inc, here, causing damage
estimated at nearly $150,000 and
destroying IL buses, several trucks
and about 80 private automobiles.
The Washington times., 1936-11-23
THE SAME
EVENING"

IT rented my apartment the
same evening the ad ap-
peared. Wonderful results
through Herald and Times
Double Quick Want Ads"
says Mrs. R. E. Lloyd.
The quickest way to rent
your rooms, apartment or
house, is to advertise in the
Herald and Times Double
Quick Want Ads, District
$3.50 or District 1000.
The Washington times., 1936-11-23
WASHINGTON FORECAST

Cloudy tonight, followed by rain, beginning
late tonight or tomorrow; not much change in
lowest tonight about 36.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-30
Hush Put On Sensation

WITHOUT that last agreement, W it probably would have been impossible to get Senators George oi Georgia and Pope of Idaho, dem. ooratio members, to withdraw from their attitudes of eondemning the conduct of the inquiry and to join the rest Of the committee in request for further funds.
 The suppresSed evidence could have booii used in propaganda against tho administration, but oven republican members were not anxious to do 60. It involved the al. leged indlgcrotlon Of . certain proiIa- inont young man, whose influence was expected to figure in an aiE. plano deal, but didn't.
 Yt was contained in . deposition by Anthony Tokker of aviation fame,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-30
HOMICK FITTED BY
 BAR ASSOCIATES
Popular Young Lawyer to Wed Saturday Morning;
 Bachelor Dinner Held

stephen A. Homick, who will Do married to Miss Helen vrasn, Feh' ruary i, was given Q testimonial dinner Tuesday evening ct the "sil- yer Chalet" room of the Hotel We. terbury. The poFnmitte in charge of arrangemenb were made up of Attorneys Francis J. Butler, Hugh J, Mc0lll, Sidney Cassel, Clarence Balanda, George Lynch and John McNellis.
 Those who attended were: At. torneys stephen A. Honiick. George II. Lynch, William HenneBsey, vin" cent Miller, Ralph Copetto, Sidney cjassel, Miles McNiff IT,, John Me- Linden, Harry Krasow, Albert RliIn- mel, Joseph liackott, Hugh J. Me- OH, William q. Keaveney, waiter ID. Monagan, Jr., Yale MatEkin, Lawronce Matskin, Joseph Navin,
 Hugo ouasteferri, Joseph Alishau.. gky. Clarence f,alanda, Vincent goully, William J. K. Walsh, Frens els ]. Butler, Albert Francis, pr. Francis Barnes, pr. Harry Levin, pr. Harold Gilmore, Henry ueb' hardt, Frank Cuba, John Uratn. Frank Anchak, Prank pankiewicx, Erwin Haase, Jerry DO Munda, AL bert Anderson. John Alexander, John Nofnick, Anthony Momick, Everett Corcoran, William Greene, Sherman Qriner, Carl Peterson, John McNolliS, stephen Dergin, Henry Dowes, Daniel Warrington, Jr. George Baronian, Irving Cooka.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-30
ALLEGED SPINDLE
 CASE POSTPONED
State Police Request Con. tinuance ce..Accused Fails
 to Obtain Bonds

At the request of state police who are still conducting their inveatiga. ton, tho case of WilliatIi A. Aheri, of Boston, charged with obtaining money under false pretenseg in atl alleged swindlo for which the first steps were taken in this city, has been continued to Fob. il in Hart. ford police court.
 Bonds have been set ct e2b,o00, in default of which Ahern was taken back to the Hartford County jail Arraigned In city court here two weeks ago, tho case against Ahern Was nolled in order to permit the trial In Hartford, where the actual transaction In which Q Ridgefield banker was said to have been inulcted of tSD,ooo is said to have taken place.
 Several months ago Ahorn was said to have approached Samuel s. Denton, of Ridgoneld, and with gev. erai accomplices induced him to inc vest 93B,000 cash In stocks. Pollce charge that Denton paid over the money but never received any see curitioB in return. The ground work for tho alleged swindie waa laid, police said, in Q local hotel where Denton was impressed by the honesty of his companions, osteli- Blbly unknown to each other. The return Of c Host" wallet to Ahern by an accompilce is said to have been the means by which Denton's confidence was gained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-30
NEW VOCABULARY
 CLASS TO START

4 new beginners class in vocabu. iaEy building and practical English will open at the Central YAgcA nsxt Wednesday at 7:S0 ?. n. The ins ssgoctoF will Do John c. 0ilmartln, principal Of Desnal and Dugean schcos :, and an authority on words end their liseg."
 The course Of a ono hour lessons includes vocabulary building; pEo~ nunciatlCn, practical English, ev0Is wing new words from given words, spelling, phrase-bulIding, use Of foFcefuI adjectives and adveggs, synonyms, etc. The opening sessiua viii be free to all Interested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-30
Registration Fees
 For 1886 Explained
State Motor Vehicle Department Posts List of Assess ments-New Plates Must Be Displayed February go

The state department' of motor vehicles today issued an explana- ton of the registration fees TOT every type of motor vehicle for ie3e-37. The new plates must not be used before the last week day of February, which is Saturday the 2Dth, and must be displayed on all cars used on the streets and highways after midnight of Febru- ary go.
 The public is reminded that the expiration date for present opera tors licenses has been extended 70 April 90. All operators of cars on the streets and highways after midnight of April SOth must have new i0S0-37 licenses. The statement from the ofElce of Commissioned Michael Connors follows:
 1898 ReglstratlOn Fees tO Be
 Determined AS Follows:
 Passenger
 1 to $500 pounds-annual fee T. S,60l to 4,S0O pounds-anriual rec 5000.
 1,6ol pounds and up-annual fee
 Commercial Motor Vehicles
 and Tractors:
 Fee based on gross weight. Gross weight shall be the weight of vehicle in pounds plus the rated load co" pacity in pounds as determined by the commissioner.
 Pneumatic Tires
 i to 10000 pounds-30 cents Tor each one hundred pounds or frac- ton thereof. 2O,0oi to so,000 pounds-40 cents for each one hundred pounds or fraction thereof.
 30,0Oi to 10000 pounds--b0 cents for each one hundred pounds or fraction thereof.
 Minimum fee-9i0.0O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-30
N ~o,oss','' o,es, Wt sAND'
SAND!
By THE LITTLE ENGINEER

" vV8 6bbJS8 eNWING8U
 Sand is swell stun on beaches but it doesn't belong in your spinach or your crankcaBe.
 And yet, right today, you are drive ing your car around with . load of sand in tho CrankcaBe. Not only that. You are also contAminAting your oil and scratching your cylinder walls, pistons and valves to death with c lot of tiny chips of steel, iron, cop. DOT, tin and lead.
 How come?
 Well, the sand iS pulled Into your crankcage through the cir inlet of the carburotor and sometimes through the breAth0r pipe which keep dangerous gases from aecui1i. uiating ii the CrankCaB0. Tho metal is chipped of of various moving parts h your cars innArds As they 60 round and round like the music iii the horn.
 No matter what oil and gasoline you use you cannot prevent this, ta 6 thousand miles Of driving your crankeass will pick Up enough send and metal to start your engine on 6 quick trip to the repair shop end the junk pile. That's why the mos torist who wants his car to run sweetiy for long time at low cost has his cgankcase drained end flushed every thousand miles end filled with the proper grade Of gelias hle advertised 0ll and uses fuels that contain top cylinder oil ScE quick cold starting end minimum wear on hard working parts. Your teeth and nerves can't stand sand in your spinach; your car can't stand it in the cFnnkcase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-30

swayod by attacks on tho two othor NyO said Woodrow Wilson had "faislhed."
 a Reports arrived that German. ~s Americans in the iniddiewest, scandinavian . Americans in tho northwest, and Irish. Americans in tho northeast were becoming ins censed at what they considered an attempt to throttle war evidence at the behest os Morgan 6 co. and tho British government. These res ports scared certain important ad. ministrationites.
 4 Senators wore told that they Ts would be monkeylng with dynamite # they voted against the investigation and that certain com. mittee members might stir up . slA. tional scandal by airing suppressed evidence on the senate floor.
 X Senator Homer Done, Q com. Os mitteo member, who had been absent in Washington state, re- turned and poured large quantities Of oil on troubled waters, both In. side and outside the committee. q The committee met and dc- Vs c!dod to soft-pedai on sensa- tons and personal comment, to adopt c conoiliatory attitude unlesa it appeared Q real fight was nooes. sary, to ask for only 47b00 moro, and to complete the investigation with- in 10 days, insetad of about iD. aa scheduled.
 ' Tho committee unanimously
 70 agreed to suppress ono item on its agonda which would have made biz headlines, but was consid- cred of no importance to the coEl- mittees objeotives--stFong feutral- ity iagislAtion, regulation Of the :siu- nitions industry, and . war proiita act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-30
DEFENDANT WINS IURY'S VERDICT
disagreement First Re. sorted After Hours of De. liberation Over Crash

A jury In common pleas court i6st night returned with . verdict an favor of the defendant in tho Ass.o00 civil action of George Marti.
 B. og Watertown, against William #tesaaxds of Naugatuck. Trial of the cass began before Judge Edward J. Einn and . jury last week.
 The jury took the case under de- aIberatOln ct n o'clock yesterday and was back shortly after noon asking that portions of the evi- dence be read to them. After re- o6asing for lunch at 1 o'clock, the jury resumed deilberation ct 2 O.. clock. At 6 o'clock they reported q diaagreement, but were sent back for further deliberation by Judge Finn. An hour later they returned with the verdict for the defendant.
 The suit was based on an acci. dent in Oakville, May 6, io3S. Marti was riding on . motorcycle oper. ated by Kenneth LaVigne when the cycle was involved in Q collision with . car driven by Richards. Marti claimed Q fractured leg and other injuries.
 Attorney John H. Cassidy ap. peared for the plaintiff. Attorneys Michael Blansfleld and Sidney Cas- sel appeared for tho defendant.
 Appeal Likely
 Judge Edward J. Finn will be asked to set aside the verdict of Q jury in common pleas court in favor of the defendant In the $i5,000 civil action brought by George Marti of Watertown against William Rich. ards of Naugatuck. Attorney John Cassidy, plaintiffs counsel, said this morning that he planned to file the motion this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-30

William Nichols. Bernard Kee. gan, Thomas vlckers and James Wlgmore, fifty year members of the Chase Manufacturing Company, will be guests of the factory foremen at their annual banquet Saturday evening at the Hotel Elton at 0:30 o'clock. Dr. John l.. Davis Of Boston, noted huInorist, traveller and lecturer, will De the principal speaker.
 r. S. Chase will be toast master. Past presidents of the association and members on the retired list will also occupy guest seats as will members of the factory baseball team which lost out for the City Industrial league title Co the American Brass In . playoR series thls past summer.
 Officers of the Kennec0tt branch of New York have also been extended an invitation to attend and their secretary has informed Leo Conway, local
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-30
SEEKS DIVORCE

One uncontested divorce action is listed for Q hearing during the short calendar session of superior court tomorrow morning. The action is brought by Anthony Termine against Anna Termine. The hear ing will be held before Judge Fred- erick M. Peasley.
 Allowance for defense will be re. quested by Mrs. Gertrude Mole in an action brought by Lucien Mole.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-30

which now probably VIII never see light of day.
 Ths committee left itself free. however, to:
 Conclude the Morgan investlga. tlon Co show how che treasury ln aIieReA Co have "bailed euv pvis vate bankers after America ens tered the war;
 Reveal further disposal of Amer lean munitions "secrets" Co feFelsn powerM
 Disclose names and the extent to which American olI aiad steel companies have shipped wsr ma terlAls to Italy.
 Prove whatever connection it could between the Navy League and Army Ordnance Association and munitions makers, InilitaEiss tlo propRganda, politicians, and the army and bavy.
 Freedom of Seas Is Issue VTNHE Issue as to neutrality iogisla-
 ti0Il E1VW UBbSNtn " " Vsse " tween tho more aggressive muni" tionH committee members, who m this instance have the sympathy Of tho state department, and nation' allstic members of tho foreign Tela- tions committees--led by Benators Dorah and Hiram Johnson-over Freedom of the seag."
 Into tho administrators neutral. ity bill has been written . provision under which the United States "ro- serves and reafirfns It's rights under international law as it existed prior to August, 1914"
 Tho attitude os HuII and the munitions committee members is that there is really no such thing as international Iawl that Amer. lean lnslstenee on trading with belllgerents got us Into Che last war and that lt wasn't woFth lt.
 Tho opposite view Wae expressed by Senator Glass of Virginia during his attack on Nye: "if we let tho United States seeregate itself if ita trade relations whenever war shall aeeur, wO literally wreck the econ" oniio status Of this country" Copyright, ioso. NnA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-30
BEHIND THE SCENES
 IN WASHINGTON
.sY RODNEY BUTCHER.

Owasssbury Democrat Washington Correspondent Sentiment Shifts Suddenly Munitions Quiz lnquEy era and Foes . Sensations to Be Shelved Free' dom of Seas Issue One to Be Cleared Up.
 WARRINGTON Jan a0eevoai things happened baostage aser w tho tho senate Chairman Gerald We ana We
 Whereas had appeared almost certain that tho nvesgatn would be opped four days later the corinie was con. nden that obtain additional appropriation ana conuuc tho inquiry orderly These developments were Eespn sible for that .... ....u... ..a.....a Tho ma both and enemies of tho committee !ndated h Strong public reaction against suppression of the munitions n- veStigation = s u... ,A... .... ., As,.- Es aori be0an to snk In on many who a first had bn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-30
Principal Speaker

EranCipA Dpo@AeE
 secretary, that . large delega- ton will be on hand. officials of the American Electrical Works in Rhode Island will al- 70 be present. Close to 400 are expected to enjoy the affair.
 Timothy Ferris, president oe Che association. win open Ses. tivIties by introducing the toastmaster who will then Do In full command of the pary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-30
FORECLOSURE

Foreclosure of property on Vol. colt street is asked iii aii action filed in superior court today py tne Waterbury Savings Bank against dooree Ellis and others.
 uraxll is oonaidering the reoFs RaFliNatlOn of its merchant marine
Evening star., 1936-11-04
HOFFMAN FUNERAL
HELD AT f. MyER
Retired Brigadier General
Awarded D. S. c. Medal
for Overseas Service.

Funeral services for Brig. Gen.
George M. Hoffman, 66. U. S. A., re-
tired. distinguished engineer oficer,
are being held today in Fort Myer
Chapel. with Chaplain Ralph c.
Deibert officiating. Burial will be in
Arlington National Cemetery. with
full military honors. Gen. Hoffman
died Sunday at Upper Montclair, N. j.
Gen. Hoffman was awarded the Dis
tinguished Service Medal for overseas
service as chief engineer Of the LIST
Army Corps. He is said to have con-
tributed to the success of the corps
at st. Mihiel and in the Argonne. He
also commanded the l1th Engineers
IN the Cambria offensive, the second
battle of the Marine and in the St.
Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives.
Service In Cuba.
His military service included duty
In Cuba during the Spanish-A American
War. Twice he was on duty here in
the Office of the chief of Army engi-
neers, and in 1922 he served as engi-
neer for the Board of Rivers and
Harbors.
During construction of the Panama
Canal he was assistant division en-
gineer. Atlantic division and the con-
struction Of the famous Gatun Dam
was under his supervision. He also
aided in developing the Improvements
made along the Mississippi River and
its tributaries, as district engineer at
New Orleans. Vicksburg, Miss, and
Louisville, KY. He also served as a
member Of the Mississippi River Com
mission and as division engineer Of
the Gulf Of Mexico division.
Other Projects Supervised.
Among other projects which had
been under his supervision we're the
improvement and maintenance OF
many waterways in the vicinity Of
New York City, including the con-
struction Of ship channel in the
Hudson River to Albany and con-
struction Of the breakwater at Jamaica
Bay; improvement Of the Delaware
River. and the enlargement and i'm
provement of the Cape Cod Canal.
Gen. Hoffman has been a member
of the Board of Engineers for Rivers
and Harbors of the War Department.
president of the New York Harbor
Line Board and a member Of many
boards and commissions for the study
of Improvements in various parts Of
the United States
He was a native of Wilkes Barre,
Pa: was graduated from West Point
in 1896 and from the Army War Col
lege here in 1921. He was retired
June 80, 1884.
Evening star., 1936-11-04


pm. tomorrow at his late residence.
Burial will be In Rock Greek Cemetery.
For many years Mr.. Hargrove was
inspector of asphalts and cements for
the District government. Previously
he had been chemist for the Internal
Revenue Bureau. He retired about IL
years ago.
Mr.. Hargrove was a brother Of
Marion c. Hargrove, for many years
purchasing ofiicer for the District
government.
Born in Nelson County. Va, on No.
vember IA, 1871, Mr.. Hargrove at
tended Washington schools and later
studied chemistry at Columbian Col
leee. now George Washington Uni
Evening star., 1936-11-04
1n Mrnnrtant.
TAYLOR. MATTHEW M. I

TAYLOR. MATTHEW NJ. In sad but low
ing memory of our dear husband and
father MATTHEW M. TAYLOR c. c.
s. u s. n. retired. who departed this
life eisht years ago today. November
T. 1928.
Sometimes when fate frowns darkest
For the tender love of our lost ones.
How our souls will vainly cry.
Then sweetly over our spirit
Hushins the hearts wild moan.
Come the whispering of faith. BE pa
tient
And in heaven we'll know our own"
WIFE AND SON. MARY E. TAYLOR
LAWRENCE c. TAYLOR.
TURNER. w. L. In sad and loving re-
membrance of dear husband and IA
ther w. L. TURNER. who passed away
twelve years ago today. November 4.
1924.
We loved you in life and we remember
you in death.
LOVING WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Evening star., 1936-11-04
Policeman Fails
To Deter Bandits
In 500 Robbery

Needless of policeman In uniform
two bandits held up the lunch room
of Mike Bojokles at Ills Seventeenth
street early today and escaped with
a cash register containing $100.
Officer j. H. Dellinger. who was one
Of 20 persons motioned into a back
room by the robbers. fired once. but he
was uncertain whether his shot took
effect.
The hold-up men ran to a waiting
sedan and were driven of by an
accomplice.
Evening star., 1936-11-04
FOREMAN OF PRINTING
IN BUREAU DIES TODAY
N, Norman Mock, SO, Came to
Capital in 1900 From
Baltimore.

N. Norman Mock, So, foreman Of
printing in the Service Division, Bu-
reau of Engraving and Printing, died
today after a long illness at his
home, 1929 New Hampshire avenue.
A native of Baltimore. Mr.. Mock
came to this city In 1900. He was
employed by a local printing firm
from then until 1918, when he was
employed as printer on The Star. A
short while afterwards he went to
work at the bureau.
Mr. Nock's parents were the late
Nicholas N. and Alice Bell Mock. He
Is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ethel
Stratton Mock.
Funeral services will be held at 4
pm. Friday at the Almus r. Speare
funeral parlors, 5000 Rhode Island
avenue northeast.