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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15


The asterisk indicates those States
In which governors will be nominated
and elected in 1890.
\ X
The entire membership Of the House
comes up for reelection, and one-thtrd
of the Senate, plus some Senators who
are filling vacancies caused by death
and resignation. It Is early to make
predictions regarding the elections
themselves, which do not take place
until November Z. The Republicans
with q lead over the Democrats OF ap-
proximately 100. The Democrats may
be expected to regain q number OF
seats in Southern and border States
which were carried by the Republicans
in the landslide in 1928. But they are
comparatively few, located in Kentucky,
Virginia and North Carolina. The
Democrats must win in many other
States If they are to make a real dent
in the Republican majority of the
House. Their chances for greater
proportionate gain lie in the Senate.
n y y 4
The Democratic national organiza-
ton, through its new set-up In Wash
ington, with Jouett ShouSe, former
member Of the House and former As
siStant Secretary Of the Treasury, as
chairman of its executive committee,
has been more active than ever before
in the interval between political cam
paigns. It has undertaken to arouse
1t has had wide publicity for Its at
tacks upon the Republican tariff and
the Republican administration. In the
congressional and senatorial elections
the Democrats have q better chance
than In the presidential contests under
the present set-up. Democrats may be
wet or dry and win In the various
States In which they run in these con-
greSsional elections. But In q national
campaign the Democratic party Is still
hopelessly split over the prohibition
issue, with Democratic strongholds in
the North wet and in the South dry
as bone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
Obstacles to Peace Obvious,
But U. S. Places Hope in Farley

Importance Of the mission upon which
they have been sent"
President Hoover does well to en-
phasize both the importance Of their
mission and the difficulties Of their
task" AYERS the Newark Evening News,
for. In the Judgment Of that paper.
"the conference Is full Of possibilities,
although no one dareS to predict they
will be realized
There Is truly bright prospect for Q
large measure OF success in the confer
ence," asserts the Long Beach Press
Telegram, assuming that the modified
French position means limitation"
The Ann Arbor Daily News comments.
America has set the pace by offering
to go the limit and now It remains
for the other nations to determine
what that limit. by mutual agreement.
can be. It Is difficult to see, then, how
the conference can fail. How much
success may be expected Is the only
serious question as the American dele
CATION sails across the Atlantic"
"If the meeting should fall" thinks
the Providence Journal, "or even should
reach inconclusive agreements, there
would be as much reason-perhapS
more-for apprehension as there has
been In the midst Of circumstances that
inspired the movement for another
naval control conference" The Madi-
son Wisconsin state journal, however,
holds that while cit may take a gen.
Grafton to work the matter out, If every
year or two there continues to be sn
international conference heading in the
direction Of permanent peace, the world
will reach that destination by the sheer
force that lies in the habit Of thinking
about peace as thing devoutly to be
wished"
"There is undoubtedly an atmosphere
Of tolerance which hitherto has not
prevailed" says the Little Rock Arkan-
sas Democrat, while the New Orleans
Times-Picayune contends: 1.-THE task
Of meeting objections will develop in
considerable part upon the American
delegates. Their countrymen wish them
success. but realize that their work Is
not going to be easy"
The Kansas City Journal-Post con-
cludes: THE American delegation is
able and well balanced and shares the
high purposes of President Hoover.
But it is not so blinded by philosophy
Of paciflSm as not to be able to see the
actualities. The best wishes of the en-
lightened world are for the real sue
cess of the conference"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15

subterfuges have been employed. Men
and women Of culture and refinement
have been forced in their latter days
to accept the most mental, most hu-
initiating and dificult tasks In order
to make bare living.
This Is not o pleasant story. Not
all Of 1t has been told. Not all OF It
can ever be told because the sufferers
have made little complaint as q rule,
realizing the uselessness Of protest and
petition. Their friends, seeking their
aid through liberalization OF the scale,
have done their best to get amelioratory
legislation. Now some success Is In
sight. In the name Of mercy, In the
name Of justice and in the name OF
national self-respect this measure Of
relief, slight as it Is, should become law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Smile Perfunctory.

The Smile Perfunctory.
Most every day hear a song
Which says: No matter what goes
wrong,
All will be well, you'll surely find,
If you will speak word that's kind,
And all the world will be q hit
II you will smile and never quit.
And so, true happiness to win,
have arranged a careful grin
Whose permanence awakes my pride
1t now seems almost petrified.
In truth, I am compelled to say,
My friends begin to turn away
And intimate in language rough
My kindness Is all bluff.
They say my superficial style
Is proved by this incessant smile,
And so myself I'd better be.
With utterances frank and free,
Than try to pose as what amt
And be an imitation Saint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15

Assurances that he has been enjoying
every minute of his American visit prove
that Gen. SHUTS is equipped to meet
tests not only of diplomacy, but of
physical endurance. The enthusiasm of
hospitality is as memorable as it is
gratifying in Its demands on a hero of
the hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
Phone Companies Suspected.

From the Hamilton, ontario, Spectator.
More than q million poles were erect
ed by telephone companies in the last
year. The suspicion win not down that
the phone company has scouts out all
the time looking for nicely kept front
lawns to dig up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
Benefits Of Hard Work.

From the Fort Wayne News-sentirel.
Maybe hard work never harmed any
one, but we've never noticed any very
marvellous benefits fros2 carrying cut q
couple Of tubs full = %he5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15

New copy books should be devised
for young students who, when they are
grown, will be expected to write clearly
In the small open spaces Of income tax
blanks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15

Bandits who robbed q grocery store
of $50 would have shown more discern
ment of values If they had stolen the
groceries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15

Every great conference is, strangely
enough, preceded by announcements by
eminent personages Of things they will
never agree to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
Settling Affairs of Honor.

From the Haverhill Gazette.
The abolition by Virginia Of the leg
islators' oath against fighting duels may
be a signal for q revival Of an ancient
and gallant custom Of settling affairs
Of honor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15

Homicide proceeds with no trace Of
consideration for the Woodworking
police who are already overwhelmed
with unfinished business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15

Air travel is to be made less expen-
sive. Tinid passengers find the price
of a ticket the least Of their worries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
Crisis in China.

From the Duluth Herald.
To China every crisis Is just another
milepost on the road to nowhere in par
ticular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15

Jud Tunkins says every once In a
while some ailment suddenly becomes
50 famous that you don't feel sure
whether It's a malady or a fad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15

Aviation experts insist that Washing
ton, D. c., cannot be a model city
unless it has a model dirport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
Best Possible Infiuencs.

washington, D. c., Is rapidly be-
coming a model city"
ut could not be otherwise" an
swered Senator Sorghum, with 80
many of us statesmen concentrating
on It."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
Sigh of Relief Traced.

From the Akron Beacon Journal.
The sigh of relief you hear indicates
that the last toy fails to squeak when
1t is squeezed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
Universal Talents.

My radiol My radio!
hear you night and day,
And all the people here below
Spend life at song or play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
High Cost Of Reform.

High Cost Of Reform.
Prosperity has grown so great
That figures grow immense.
Our morals now we cultivate
And stop at no expensel
eff you makes trouble for others"
said Uncle Eben, syou's gineter find
every time dat you has q heap left over
for yohse'f."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
Susuicious Nature,

Suspicious Nature.
HE Is so kind!" said the lady who
has long remained unmarried.
I'm what way?" asked Miss Cayenne.
"He has spent hours assisting me
with my income tax return"
Are you sure whether he Is trying
TO be helpful, or looking for inforna-
ton"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15

Gold is fortunate" said HI Ho, the
sage of Chinatown, 80 long as 1t re-
mains a load in the purse and not a
weight on the conscience"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15

Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15

Q. Is there breed of elephants that
Is always white?-G. A.
A. The Biological Survey says that
| there Is no such breed as the white
| elephant. Merely an occasional albinis-
| tic specimen occurs as in all animals.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12
City Items

Attractive prices Johnston special L,high, City Coal & Wood Co. Tel. 217.-adNt.
 Attractive prices Johnston special Lehi2h. City Coal & Wood Co., Tel. 217.-advt.
 Hugh Russell of Grand street is undergoing treatment at New Brit ain General hospital.
 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew F. Mali noWsky of 76 Lawlor street lett to- day for New York city They will attend the Army-Navy football game tomorrow and the Giants-Notre Dame alumni game Sunday.
 Nicholas Bocuzzi, p, of 30 Fair field avenue, Stamford, was arrested by Officers Alfred Tanguay and David Doty this afternoon on Main street on the charge of violation of the motor vehicle law requiring rear refectors on trucks.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12
LabOrer COnfesses
 Murdering His Wife

Newark, N. J.. Dec. 12 P)-Leon- ard Zingieser. 33 year old laborer. was in jail today while police check cd over confession in which they said he admitted beating his wife. Nettie, to death yesterday in their home.
 After being questioned for hours last night the man was confronted with one of his four daughters. Ruth, 10.
 Why did you kill my mother?" she asked.
 Police said he then broke down and declared he went home drunk and found another man in his home. He attacked the man and then his wife, he said. His story about rival was denied by the children.
 The dead woman's parents are MT. and Mrs. Joseph Blair of 4235 North Main street. Stratford, Conn.
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New Britain herald., 1930-12-12
MARTIAL LAW IN
 CUBAN TERRITORY
Machado Denies Persistent Res
 ignation Rumors

Havana, Dec. 12 P)-Virtual mar tial law ruled today from one end of Cuba to the other as President disaffection and student disturbances which seemingly are threatening the life of his regime.
 Persistent reports that Machado had resigned office were denied by the president, and the American embassy branded as utterly false" current stories that it had asked that two cruisers be sent here from Guantanamo to protect American interests.
 After a day replete with island wide disturbances and demonstra- tons to curb which the police and troops fired their sdearms into and above the crowds, the president availed himself of power recently granted by congress and suspended constitutional guarantees through out the republic for 50 days
 Similar Suspension
 The suspension is similar to that effected in Havana and environs re- gently for 20 day period, just end ed, when student disturbances here threatened the government. It is tantamount to martial law. It per mits Imprisonment without trial, suspends free speech and invokes other summary measures.
 Meanwhile 200 physicians, voicing protest at conditions, voted to strike" if the government makes good it's threat to imprison profes- sors of the National University who support the leaders of recent stu dent disturbances. The doctors said that they would neither answer sick calls nor issue prescriptions.
 Six students were injured in clashes in Havana yesterday prior 10 the suspension of constitutional guarantees. This move seemed to quiet the situation somewhat as no disorders were reported afterward.
 Dr. Herrera Explains
 Dr. Ricardo Herrera. minister plenipotentiary and personal secre- tary to President Machado, explain ed the suspensions: Tt is merely a means 10 insure peace in Cuba" he said. "The president is determined that order shall prevail"
 The president at the same time de- nied that he had resigred. "I have not resigned and l am not thinking Of resigning," Senor Machado said. T see no reason for giving consider alton to such a move"
 The suspension of constitutional guarantees follol ed a meeting of
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12

the embers of the Easter Monday fire at the Ohio penitentiary has risen a memorial fountain to the 320 convicts who perished.
 It was designed by architects whose real names have been chang ed to numbers, and it likewise was built by the convicts themselves.
 The new fountain replaces an old one which has been damaged and discolored by winds and rain, and
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12

in replacing the old fountain. War den Preston F. Thomas readily agreed to the project.
 Imprisoned men dread drab sur- roundings" said Warden Thomas. ''and they earnestly seek beauty. The fountain idea became popuiaN' Many of the prison fire victims were trapped in their cells, beating helplessly against barred doors which guards could not open.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12

finally was blackened by the blaze that swept the "I' and K" cell blocks in one of the most disastrous of prison fires.
 The fountain is a Grecian urn Corinthian in style, atop a simple frieze work.
 It was George Richmond. who is serving 20 year term for bank rob- bery and who is editor of the Peni- tentiary News, who aroused interest
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12
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 Granu|ated SUGAR 1Obs. Sic

The CHECKER STORES SYSTEM enjoy an ul- usual position among the leading food stores in that ceponay low pIices) but in these stores you will also find your favorite local brands of quality foods
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12

the cabinet at which the American Ambassador Harry F. Guggenheim, was und derstood to have been pres ent The resignation of Miguel An gel Campa as attorney general, the latest of a long list of cabinet changes during the week, was an nounCed at the meeting.
 Among clashes yesterday was one at Guantanamo. where students pelt- ed the Catholic school with tomatoes when the faculty refused to close the institution.
 Three bombs were found in the provincial institute at Santa Clara. There was bomb explosion during the day at Matanzas, and the Cama- guey Normal school was closed after the rural guard and youths enrolled there fought Wednesday.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12
RAILROAD DEAL APPROVED

Washington, Dec. l2 R- Pur- chase of the Denver &; Salt Lake railway by the Denver, Rio Grande & Western railroad was approved Commission.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-12
zs zHE BIG SHOT ~ 6g FRANK L. PACKARD

SYNOPSIS: An ambition to | come q novelist brings Enid Howard to New York City. In aa Ea Side restaurant she rlo3ss Phl Martin, newspaper ma ,. He tell her he is on the { n of the Big Shot. king of New York gang5ters. Frank Shive, eangsteF, who is Mar t'n's mf, rmant, aecosts Enid cne night and gives her 2 pho { graph. He is s ain as he walks way. Enid discovers the pho { aph.--the Big Shot--is of her miss ng brother. She de- ts.m;nes to find him and picks r7 8 tral that carrics her to a Second avenue house which the Big Shot and two accompiices have entered. Enid is spurred to action when she sees a po-
 liceman run away to summon help after becoming suspicious.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-12
COMPOSERS PROTEST
 NEW COPYRIGHT LAW

LONDON, Feb. 12.- A protest against the Musical Copyright Bill pending in the House of Commons, which, they say, will deprive the composer of his last remaining eff fective source of income, his per forming rights" has been made by prominent British composers.
 The statement which is signed by Frederick Austin, composer Of the new version of the Beggar's Opera; Captain Harry Graham, who wrote the Maid of the Mountains, and H. Fraser Simson, another well-known composer, says that composers have been hard hit by the gramaphone and radio broad casting.
 Tt is proposed in this bill," says the statement. that by paying the ridiculous sum of twopence to cover the performing rights (of which sum the publishers would
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-12

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 12.-Open- ng of an air service from Aca- 3ulco to Mexico City will provide the first improvement in speedy delivery of fish to the capital since she time of Prince Montezuma, nose than four hundred years ago.
 Mexico's last aboriglne ruler de- ighted in sea food and historians report fish was served at every meal. His system Of couriers bring ing him fresh fish from Vera Cruz in ten to twelve hours was so high ly developed that even with the building of railroads from Mexico City to Vera Cruz it was not pos sible to improve this delivery.
 Now, however, with airplane serv- ice to Acapulco on the Pacific, it will be possible to transport fish to the city in less than two hours. The operators of the new service already have signed contracts with several large restaurants here for speedy delivery of fish.
 Acapulco .only 15o miles from Mexico City. is the city's nearest port, but there is no rail connec- ton and highways are only parti- ally developed Consequently it
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-12
GIL FIELDS OF MEXICO
 SHOWN IN NEW CINEMA

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12-An edu- cational mot-on picture called Through the Oil Fields of Mexico" has been prepared by the depart ment of commerce in cooperation with the United States bureau Of mines and a large oil company.
 One scene in southern Mexico shows a new gusher exploding with such force that two tons of drilling tools were hurled into the air and the top of the derrick destroyed. There are also views of the famous hill of tar" where oil seeping Up through the ground gave the first hint Of Msxico's petroleum possibilities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-12

before the rest of them come. But no lead-give him the butt. That'll be enough"
 Enid felt her arm grasped. She was being led toward the door. The Big Shots voice, from beside her, came in an undertone now: i Come along, Sis, we'll do our best to save you from getting g pinched. It would go hard with you 1 if you were caught, no matter what brought you here. Stick close!' : She did not answer. She was : trembling. Not through fear through emotions that were soul deep at the touch of his hand upon 1 her arm. It was Roy-she felt more sure of it than everl
 For the instant there was utter silence, then the Big Shots whisper came in grim monosyllable; "Nowl"
 The door was flung suddenly open A form loomed there. She saw Maloch in the lead raise his arm. There was a hoarse, sur prised shout from the patrolman, spurt of flame from his revolver, and he crumpled on the doorstep.
 She was running. they were all running wildly up the avenue. From somewhere she heard the roar of fast travelling car, then burst of shots.
 They were around the corner now. Yesl-as she had surmised, they had left their car parked there. And now they reached it. She saw Maloch jump for the wheel-and at the same time almost before she knew what had hap pened. the Big Shot had lifted her on the seat of the tonneau, and had leaped in beside her. The car shot forward, She sank breath lessly back on the cushions.
 Skinny, from beside Maloch on the front seat, screamed out sud denly: Here they come! Step on itl"
 There was another burst of shots. Something hot seem ed to scar across the side of her head. It felt as though she had burned her self with curling tongs. Strange! It made her feel dizzy She swayed against the Big Shots shoulder.
 What's the matter?" he asked sharply
 "N-nothing Roy she answered weakly.
 Roy! What do you mean by this Roy stuff again? You hit, Sis?"
 But this time she did not answer,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-12
Chapter g ENID TO THE RESCUE

It was no time for caution or thoughts of personal safety. Reck- lessly Enid ran toward the door way where she had seen the police man crouching.
 The door opened under her hand. She entered and closed the door be- hind her. It left her in the dark ness of the hall Down at the end she could see glow from a door to another room. A woman's voice was cursing and raving in a virulent tone.
 "Roy!v she cried. Roy Roy Quick Get out of here quick"
 She saw faces appear suddenly in the lighted doorway-masked faces. Then the light went out. She sensed rather than heard a swift rush toward her-and then a pair of hands frightened ferocious- ly around her throat
 Curse you, close your face, v snarled a voice, "or I'll twist that windpipe of yours sos you won't never use it againl'
 It was Malochs voice. She tore at his hands, and managed to loos- en them a little.
 Its the policel" she choked out. "Oh, don't you understand-they're herel"
 Another voice, obviously that of the Big Shot from it's authorita- tive tone, spoke sharply:
 Lay off her, and let's hear what she's got to sayl Go on, Sis, what's the dope?"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-12

vantage of emerging from the mails intact regardless of the handling to which it has been sub jected.
 All this seems so far away from the little brittle wax disc that was used by Thomas Edison to record voices for his photograph. It was so soft that after having been played for admiring neighbors a few times it's easily marred surface was so scratched or clipped that one of SousA's marches sounded like a record of a menagerie of wild animals before feeding t;me. And now that the new material promises us practically unbreakable records, in addition to all the other marvels of the age, we may still witness a revival of the grama- phone that has of late been eclipsed by so many other marvels. We may even read our recorded newspapers from it.
 International Newsresl)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-12
DOUGLAS A. N. B. QUINTET
 VICTOR OVER SITKA TEAM

Staging an uphill fight all the way, the local A. N. B. basketball team won by the score of l9 to IT Saturday night at the Nat over Sitka A, N. B. cagers. With just enough men for team there were no subs to swell the locals while the visitors had enough players for two teams and they were used to best advantage to wear their op- pcnents out. The game was fast and rough and the Douglas team was all in at the finish.