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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-26
TOO GOOD A SPORTS

But I thought you said Jane married man who made model husband" ~
 'So she thought at the time. but he turned out to be a sports model" Answers. #n 2eE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-26
VERMONT WAN7S l SOME OF WILBUR 1 TWO MILLIONS
Several Defendants Named as the State Seeks to Collect Some Inlleritance Taxes

Montpelier, Vt, May 26.--(UP )-- The Bankers Trust company of New York, which holds upward of $z.- O0O, 900 left by the late James V. Wilbur of New York and Manches- ter, has been named chief defend ant in suit filed here to, determine how much Vermont can collect from the Wilbur estate in inner itance taxes. The purpose of the suit, filed by the state commissioner of taxation, is to clarify certain matters relating to trust funds es- ta ablished under the Wilbur will
 As trustees of the University of Vermont, U. s. Senator Warren R. Austin, Governor Stanley c. Wilson of Vermont, and Edward H. Deavitt, speaker of the Vermont house of representatives, were also named de- fendants Other respondents in- c.uded the New York Times. the Field Museum of Chicago, the American Historical society. named either as beneficiaries or because they have an interest in the will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-26
|HOLYSTONE GONE
 AND SAILORS OF | NAVY SMILING
They Wore Out the Decks or Something, But Any- way That Job Is Deleted

Washington, May 26--(U. P.) - For six days shalt thou labor and 0 nthe seventh Holystohe the deck" The ancient plaint of the sailor, will no longer be heard in the American Navy. Secretary of Navy Adams to- day had promulgated an official and general order forbidding the use of holystone in cleaning warships' decks.
 Old timers in the navy were amazed at the abolition of such a time-honored practice as "holyston- ing" They put forth various explan- ations. One officer suggested the New London treaty cruisers were of such tissue paper construction" that a good old-fashioned holyston- ing was "too much for their consti- tution." Another thought the presi- dential economy program was re- sponsible for the desire to save wear and tear on battleschip decks.
 Both theories were borne out in part by Adams announcement. which stated that the wooden decks of. the new 10,000-ton light cruisers are so light that they may be made unserviceable very rapidly by the use of holystone."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-26
RACE DRIVER
 MET HIS DEATH

Indianapolis, Ind. May 26-(UP) Joe Caccia, Bryn Mawr, Pa, au- tomobile race driver, and his me chanic were killed today on a prac- tice run at the Indianapolis speed way.
 Their racer, Jones-Malay special they were tuning up, for a qualify ing run in the memorial day races leaped the outside wall at the southeast turn, hit tree and burst into flames.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-26
BANGLES CENTER TRAFFIC
MURDER TRIAL IN
 l LOSANCELES MAY l BE SENSATIONAL
Former Assistant to Prose- cutor Shot Dead News paperman and Political Leader

Los Angeles, May 2s.-(UP)- State and defense attorneys declared to-day they were confident and ready anytime for the trial of David H. Clark, 33, former district at- torney on charges of murdering Herbert Spencer, veteran newspa- perman, and Charles Crawford, poli- tical leader. Joe Ford, criminal lawyer appointed by Bufon Fitts to prosecute Clark, said the states case practically was complete. He said all he was called upon to prove were the facts of the murders. The mo- tive lying behind them was not necessarily a subject of concern to the state, Ford explained.
 "I am interested, however" the attorney said, "in the conditions and the background which would place a young man of the promising legal and civil character of Clark in such a position" rs
 Clark, in jail, continued his policy of silence, but Leonard Wilson, one of his attorneys, made statement in which he said:
 We have no hesitation in saying that the defense is good"
 Fitts, in personal charge of many dnSIeS tOI LIS lhNcStASdSiOHp SoAu thO Crawford-Spence murder appeared to be taking on aspects similar to the Chicago killings of William McSwiggin, deputy state attorney, and Alfred Jake" Lingle, police re- porter.
 It was said that Clark, a candi- date for municipal judge. had the backing of Guy McAfee, powerful gambling boss and rival of Craw- ford. McAfee was technically un- der arrest. Authorities wanted him available for immediate questioning. McAfee, a former policeman. ap- peared unworried.
 "Sure, I'll answer his questions, he said. If I had been killed, I expect they would have questioned Crawford and Spencer"
 McAfee entered the case because it was said he supported Clark and because one of the last acts of Spen- cer was to gather material for his magazine, Critic of Critics, in which McAfee was labeled Los Angeles Capone." s4st
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-26
FORMER SENATOR
 M'COVERN STIRS UP THE POLICE
Removed Yellow Stop Sign From Before Hartford Home and Paints It Mauye

Hartford. Conn, May 26.-(UP)- There is no traffic stop" sign in front of the home of Former State Senator Patrick M. McGovern and the curb, instead of being painted lively shade of mo parking" yell low, is a mild mauve. McGovern prefers mauve to yellow and he doesn't like "stop" signs in front Of his home.
 The question of McGovern's right to remove ''stop" signs and paint curbs was back before the police board today after passing through the hands of police, Prosecutor Err nest W. Mccormick, corporation Counsel Solomon Elsner, and Assist ant. Prosecutor Franz Carlson, in that order. None has been able to decide what can be done to prevent McGovern from continuing to defend what he considers his property rights.
 Mccormick discovered man could be fined $7 for tampering with a city sign but decided McGovern's s millions could stand an occasional $7 penalty and that such fine would not prevent his removing as many stop" signs as the city could erect,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-26

Meyers have yet, to hold a confer ence on the appointment of another prosecutor as made compulsory by recent ripper bilr' passed through the state legislature through efforts of republican representatives, with their usual disregard of nome rule" courtesies. -zf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-26
CAR SWIFT CHING
Mayor Deluged With c Complaints
 From Motorists
Switching of Watertown Car at Intersection of East Main and Phoenix Avenue Brings Chaotic Condi- tion-Work Formerly Done at Hayden Street

the trolley is. forced to come to a direct stop when the car is switched. The result is that a long line of machines, right to the center is forced to remain stationary for 3 long time and cross traffic in Ex- change Place is literally tied In a knot.
 This has only been going on for about a week, but already com plaints about this have come pour- ing into the police headquarters and the office of the mayor.
 East Main street is not any wider than the regulation street and pro- vides barely room for the two troll ley tracks and a line of automobiles on each side of the street. The switching of the Watertown car makes problem which merchants are determined must be solved at once.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-26
ACCEPTANCE OF
 THE NOMINATION

Trenton. N. J.. May 26-(UP) = In an address of acceptance of the democratic nomination for governor before the state convention at Tren- ton today, A. Harry Moore pledged himself to fight for repeal of the state prohibition enforcement act and modification of the 18th amen ment, reduction of all taxes and cost of government, and the decentrali- zation of state control.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-26

One of the most serious traffic problems in the city is in dire need of solving and concerns the switch ing of the Watertown trolley car at the intersection. of Phoenix ave- nue and East Main street. Mayor Frank Hayes today admitted re- ceiving numerous complaints rela- tive to this and Is concerned about the matter. These complaints will undoubtedly reach the board of police commissioners at its next meeting and the Connecticut Com pany will be asked to resume it's former practice of switching the car at Hayden street or some other scheme which will eliminate the condition which now exists.
 A string of automobiles "trailing"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-26
NEW ISSUE OF TREASURY BILLS

Washington. May ss tuPl--sse- retary of the Treasury Mellon to. day invited tenders for q new issue of treasury bills totally tsO,0Oo,oo0 tmiillOns). The bills will run for pi days and will be sold on q dis. count basis.
 They will he dated June |, and wili nature August ~. Tenders VIII be received 10 miitiplee of si,0os |at fad raj reserve banks aud branches up to 2 2. n. EST. Thurz' Aa" May sk, s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-26
Woman Killed in
 Auto Crash at
 Wellfleet, Mass.

Wellfleet, Mass, May 26.-(UP)- A woman was killed and three com panions were injured here to-day when the automobile in which they were riding crashed through a fence, hit pole and overturned. {. Miss Susie King. 31, chief opera tor at the local telephone exchange lost her life, being pinned under the wrecked car.
 Philip Mccall. S5, was taken to Cape Cod hospital at Hyannis, suf- fering from a broken arm and toher injuries. Two other occupants re- ceived only minor hurts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-26

Bucharest. Rumania, May 26- (UP-Denial that decree had beer Fissue ..exp fling. < Princess Helene divorced wife of King Carol, from the royal family of Rumania ha' been made in authoritative sources The report was published in the Rumanian newspaper Patria. mouth piece of the national peasants party H
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-02
THIRD PARTY IS AGITATED.

Prof John Dewey, head of the League for Inde- pendent Political Action, and professor emeritus of philosophy at Columbia University, who recently urged Senator Norris to head a third party move ment declares the league will continue to agitate for third political organization. Leaders of the movement not discouraged by the Nebraska Senator's refusal to join the crusade but will go ahead with organization details After the third party firmly established there will be great diff fculty in getting someone to head it he commented
 In far-Western and mid Western States, the league plans to set up machinery for active use in elections this year and in 1882. By the advent of the next national campaign which is next year. Prof. Dewey predicted that their force would be material factor in 10 States and named Montana Nebraska Washington, South Dakota Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado Oklahoma and Texas. State con- ferences will be held in these commonweaths this year for the purpose of organizing State Commit tees and later State parties. Local branches will be organized all over the country that, with the State organizations, will constitute the machinery with which it is hoped to put the movement on national basis
 The history of the countrys political parties is not particularly encouraging to the third group movement. Roosevelt and his Bull Moose following has but one important survvor-Gifford Pinchot- whose activities are solely confined to the borders of Pennsylvania. Of the La Toilette nsurrection there are not even any eddies left to snow where the current flowed Prof Dewey argues that these movements not properly of third party type. They were based the personalities of two dynamic leaders and when they passed from the scene noth- ing was left. He and his associates seek to avoid that by first erecting substantial organiza- tion and let events produce the leader.
 The league which he heads advocates waterpower as the main issue which to base its appeal. He both parties of being tied to the power trust" This question may become minor issue in the 1892 national election but it will hardly be of sufficient import to draw widespread popular support If both of the old parties refuse to deal honestly with the Prohibition question: Prof. Deweys league might find its greatest opportunity in adopt ing the repeal side of the argument. No other public issue in sight seems calculated to have sufficient merit to successful revolt against the two established parties
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-02
Facts and Fancies.
Cincinnati Enauirer.l


 For every $lO,OOO,OOo spent by the Government in construction, Treasury official explains 1000 men are given employment directly. But this is not the whole story. In making the materials needed another 5000 employed. But even this cheerful estimate does not emphasize the bountiful spirit of Government. Including others who gain em- ployment indirectly from construction, 900 furnishes sustenance to 25o,O0O persons
 This is interesting if true. Using the ratio of expenditures and employ ment and the statistical methods of the Treasury Department, let analyze the probable results of this weeks industrial squirt. Fifty thousand men are receiving direct employment from motor car railroad and other industries Multiplying by the Treasurys coeffcient this gives total of 250,- 900 persons indirectly receiving employment and a grand total of 12500000 persons to receive suste- nance as result of this weeks increase in indus trial activity
 This is particularly cheering in view of the fact that our unemployed have been but 100000 at solved by the Treasury's statistical methods but are likely to have a labor shortage any minute
 Perhaps the greatest need of the country just now, and before hope for business recovery in full is discriminating and honest of sta tstics Nearly all branches of Government are guilty of the most reckless calculations offering them to the press and the public directly truth Thriving business depends above all else on con fdence Statistics that merely hide the truth dc not inspire confidence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-02
Nathan Straus.
(NeW York Times. )

(New York Times)
 It would be hard to name three brothers who left deeper mark on their day and generation than Isidor, Oscar and Nathan Straus. Whether in large commercial undertakings in public affairs, or in private philanthropy, they displayed extra ordinary ability and lived their lives as men of the highest ideals. Now the last of them is gone. MT. Nathan Straus was perhaps in ways more forthputtng, and had varied activities, than either of the others. His motto to have been: whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do with thy might" Such was his activity in business, in po- tics and in the large and useful charities to which he gave much time and effort and money, that he always made the impression of a strong virile land dominating personality. Here in New York he will be long remembered for the intelligence and zeal and efficiency with which he labored to secure supply of pure milk especially for the poor. His name will always be associated with the stations which he set up for its distribution In this chari- table work he displayed remarkable foresight an- ticpating the later decisions and plans of the De- partment of Health and other agencies But it was characteristic of him to do large things When he had once made up his mind that certain goal ought to be aimed at he would not rest until he had done his best to reach it.
 Such man represents citizenship of high and useful order Without public office, he able to set an example and to impress himself upon his time in ways powerful and fruitful than are age, still keenly interested in all the varied and challenging life of this city he will be sorely missed and deeply mourned. But his works do follow him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-02
TOO QUICK ON TRIGGER.

In the shelling of the Canadian schooner Jose phine K. off the New York coast recently, the United States Coast Guard cutter 145 apparently was too ready to resort to force test race be- tween the two vessels has concusvey established that the cutter decisvey superior in speed to the alleged rumship and could have effectually prevented its escape without turning it's guns on the vessel which is suspected of attempting to violate the laws of the United States. This is not the first time that incidents of this nature have happened, nor probably, will it be the last Usually the Coast Guard be depended on to exercise good judgment as to the necessity of the use of arms but there are always in any authority armed with supreme power who will shoot first and ask questions afterward.
 The Canadian Government has right to be concerned over the incident It is reasonably cer- tain that the vessel engaged in an illicit enter prise-that it's intent was to violate the laws of this country even if it was not actually engaged in such violation But the conflicting claims are serious enough to reeve official note The officers and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-02
Skoal to the NOrthman.
(New York Herald Tribune.


 The death in Brooklyn hospital of Captain Jochmsen of the Nanuk will probably be the text for many laments upon dying type. The point of this dissertation is that it is not dying.
 The much abused Darwinist tells that &C., quired characteristics not passed along, except by tradition. This is sometimes hard to believe Men like Captain Jochmsen seem to take in some thing with their milk that lot of us, run rat lines as we will, cannot get While Europe still alleged dark, the Northmen bootlegged silk and good chain mail out of Byzantium, through savage Russia the tricky Baltic and the tricker North Sea into Western Europe and scattered dynasties from Novgorod to Palmero. The monks called them pirates, and they were bad when crossed but they gave many nations vrility upon which they are still trying to live.
 In America there is enormous inf;itration of this blood, much of it Puritan contrary to remote ancestresses best determination. Some of tt comes direct and always rejoice in t. It seems almost impossible to turn a Dane into an Ameri- can without starting something useful. Captain Jochimsen a factor ili American affairs thai continued to keep in iron iers and high romance when both seemed to bA going. Grateful we must be to his memory and share we do in what must have been his one regret-that he did not have his boots when Thor struck. But never mind, Northman; we rise to carry on
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-02
"KNOW ALASKA BETTER.'

That is the slogan adopted by the local Parenc- Teacher Association for a series Of lectures It IS arranging as a windup to it's current years actiVl- ties The first of these meetings Will De helo Thursday evening and it will present to Juneau a speaker-Judge James Wickersham- ability IS admitted by all alike. He is close student or Alaska has been intimately connected with the Territorys official life for many years and IS the owner of the most comprehensive collection Of Alaskan literature in existence
 There is need for a wider dissemination at home of information about Alaska Few Of us are familiar with its history it's geography, its indus tries its traditions and it's conditions which enter into everyday life All of us should devote more time to study of these things than we do Each student would be benefited, and the gain to the Territory would itself be of importance. Everyone who can should take advantage of the opportunity that is to be presented to Juneau by the lectures under the auspices of the Parent-Teacher Asso- citation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-02

stouty maintain the vessel was outside of the Emile treaty limit The Coast Guard is equally as emphatic in its assertion that the ship was in the forbidden But it claimed, just as posi- lively, that the rumship so much speedier that it could not overhaul it and had to stop it by she'll fire. The latter claim has been definitely proved to be false. To the Canadians, at least it is not unnatural that the rest of the story be viewed with suspicion. If the Canadian Government, through Premier Bennett, who is now in Washington, de- sires a. sweeping and impartial inquiry, the United States cannot reasonably object, and should give every encouragement to such an investigation. Per- haps it's findings and subsequent report might tend to discourage any officers who prone to be too quick on the trigger.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-02

Senator Nye thinks he has been unfairly treated because the expense account of the Senates famous 'snoopng committee which he heads, has been made public. It for political in his home States in the next election, he fears. Seems to us the expense accounts of Senatorial candidates pub lished by Senator Nye largely intended for political ends, we can't understand why he is protesting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-02

The British Who's Who lists AT Smith but fails to mention Senator Heflin Thus the publish avoided the necessity of using a specially pre- pared asbestos paper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-02

Senator Watson says he will stand by the President" as often as he can find out where the President stands. Attaboy, Jim! lAtlanta Constitutional
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-02

Senate confirmation looks like bread cast on tion)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-09
POLICE ROUNDUP SPRING RACKETEERS'

party leader, President Roosevelt, and there he met Alice Lee Roose- welt, the presidents daughter, girl who's escapades excited and amused the nation for year.
 He wooed Princess Alice and they were married in the White House, February, IT.. 1906, In a mag niffcent formal wedding which set all the nation to talking.
 During his years as q congress- man. Longworth was a leader in legislation. working mostly in com mittee. He was particularly active in advocating preparedness of the Rooseve1tfan variety. He has been known as "big navy man. He was active in urging high tariffs on dyes in the pre-war days. in an ef- fort to make this nation independent of the German dye industry.
 Longworth established himself in q beautiful white stone house on Massachusetts avenue here, and he and Alice" as his wife was known to everyone in Washington became leaders in capital society life.
 He enjoyed quiet pleasures play at times. Through study of pre- cedents, he became one of the lead ing parliamentary law authorities.
 His knowledge of house rules and parliamentary law helped him when the republicans came in power, and he was named party floor-leader in 1929. Two years later, he was elected speaker.
 Longworth believed that in addi- ton to presiding over the house, the speaker should take part in it's work, and he practiced his belief. In conjunction with the republican floor-leader, John Q. Tilson of Connecticut and the rules committee chairman, Bertrand H. Shell of New York, he formulated and helped to put through many party plans.
 Usually Longworth worked close ly with the White House. In res. cent months he opposed the presi- dents policies. but only when he was convinced that the majority of the republican house members were against them. The leading in- stance was the World war veterans loan bill. passed by both houses over Mir Hoover's veto. -.
 On rare occasions, he left the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-09
Warrants Issued
 For Youths Who
 Damage Property
Windows and Street Lights Broken in Ruthless Fashion By vandals- Complaints From Property Owners Flood Department Headquarters

of spring have also been responsible for considerable property damage in various sections of the city. The Connecticut Light Power company has also been obliged to replace numerous broken lights. As the complaints from other property owners roll in the police department is asked to stage spring clean-up to put stop to the ruthless bom- bardment
 Prosecuting Attorney Emil Hum nell at the request of several prop erty owners issued number of warrants to-day of the arrests of youths. who have been responsible for considerable property damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-09

dressed q meeting Of che etrilkern urged them folaccept the terms. and they. voted fos return to work.
 The strikers organization, FSfhcr Plunlkett said tonight has received generous support from the public in an appeal for funds to aid needy families and now is planning bcne- fit to relieve those who have stirl not returned to work.
 In Windsor Locks, the pastor was chairman of the depositors commits tee following the failure of the bank. When the shelton Trust. company failed in 1920 he headed depositors committee here. Payment of deposits was made on a1oO per cent basis.