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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
Hats Of To Raskob

Tn starting off the democratic victory drive fund with personal contribution of ,SlO0,OOO John Raskob. national democratic chairman. serves notice on the party that to date he has proved himself real party worker in every sense of the word. We have no time for those of democratic faith who have tried to oust Mir Raskob from his inn portant post of recent years. Scarcely had the tumult of counting the votes in the Hooyer-Smith contest of 1928 died when the mob was after Mir Raskob's scalp. It has been after it ever since. although he has strengthened the party immensely. both by his monetary aid and also by his reorganlza- ton of the national committee.
 If anybody thinks that the democratic vie- tories of the last few years can be aseribed to any other source than John J. Raskob. they are sadly mistaken. It was his idea to make .Jouett Shouse executive chairman and to give him free rein in selling the party to the nation. That he did so in remarkably fine style in l930 is evident. Jouett Shouse and his publicity bureau have been of incalculable value to the democratic party. They will continue to be so as long as their wings are not clipped. With Mir Raskob as chairman that will never happen.
 Those democrats who declare that MT Raskob has first mortgage on the party by virtue of his contributions in the past four years may be right. But why not let Mr sRaskob have a first mortgage on 1t. Its ,value is immensely more by reason of this sthan if the party was struggling to get along son the paltry gifts that enriched Its eofters in past years. We make this remark with all due respect for past national eharmen and their valiant efforts to put the party on a winning basis. Mir Raskob has raised huge campaign funds. He has returned its former winning ways. We say the party should capitalize Mir Raskob and not seek co exile him.
 We can we'll imagine what the republi- ean party would do with Raskob. We don't find any efforts among the g.o.p. to .ostrscize those generous individuals whose xdonations run into the hundreds of thous- ands. On the contrary their opinions are Bought at every opportunity. While we sdou't expect every democrat to regard MT Raskob's word as law, we do think he IS {. entitled to the respect that his position de- .-smands. He is entitled to the chance to get kbaek the money he was willing to wager on .the democratic party. He is entitled to lead -the party until the next presidential nomi- snee has selected his own campaign manager. 'swhom custom dictates will take over the ,sreins of the national committee. In this sslatest drive towards the l932 presidential <outcome Mir Raskob has shown the way. n ct those who can match him criticize. Let 'sothers hold their tongues
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
Quotations

American haste brings many evils into the world-Norman Hap good.
 There are too many middle profits between producer and con sumer.-Governor Clifford Pinchot.
 Our system tends to protect the criminals rather than to protect society-Dr John H. Williamson ex- Chicago law commissioner.
 It seems absolutely impossible for the federal government to keep out of the bootlegging business Senator James A. Reed.
 Mussolini is a thousand men in one, and the voices of thousands speak through him-Cecile Sorel, famous French actress.
 America has always been a handy place to blame things on.-- Guy Fitzpatrick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
At The National Capitol
A Digest of Who's Who and What's What
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER
By RODNEY BUTCHER

the other night in which he told the American people they could choose between Hoover and Lenin and Trotzky. In the prepared copy the speech asserted that Premier Laval of France, who is coming to visit the president, would be fol- lowed y the Prime Minister of Germany, MT Julius Grotius."
 There was a famous Dutch jurist named Hugh Grotius who died nearly 300 years ago and there is a Dr Julius Curtius who is Ger many's foreign minister. But by the time MT Lucas got to speaking he had a new candidate for the honors-Premier Heinrich Bruen- ing of Germany.
 Once ghost" for Calvin Cool idge lifted several paragraphs bodily from an encyclopedia an put them in a presidential speech to be mae in a western city so Cal might dwell in complimentary fashion on the surrounding terri tory and it's history. No harm was done, but there were plenty of laughs when the deadly parallel was discovered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
TODAY IS THEA
 ANNIVERSARY & l9AKA
BELGIUM's STRENGTH

On Oct 17, 1917, an official statement wos given out setting forth Belgium's fighting strength.
 She had, the statement said, 120,- 900 men on the 25-mile Belgian firing line. Back of these were 100.- 900 more in training or reserve, and back of these, fully equipped munitions system and base and transport organization.
 A large part of the war supplie@ are produced in Belgian munition factories, operated by Belgians and worked by Belgian women. children and wounded men.
 Since Belgium could no longe levy taxes in her own territory she was financed by loans iron Britain, France and the United States. The United States was lend ing her $7,500,000 a month.
 In Africa the Belgian nag waved over the Congo territory and q Belgrain army of 43.000 natives. commanded by Belgian officers conquered from Germany 1S0,00o square miles.
 At the outbreak of the war, Bel gium had S0,000 regulars and 1bo,- 900 national guardsmen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
PASSING OF RIVER
 STEAMBOATS
(Meriden Journal)

The passing of steamboat serv- ice on the Connecticut river does not come as a surprise but there IS regret among the people who were served by this transportation and among those who watched the steamers plying through the scenic valley. The river won't seem the same to residents. between Hart ford and Saybrook to many of whom the daily passage of the boats was a fixed incident of their lives.
 The operating company has lost money for years. As a final effort to keep running the two boats were reconditioned last year at large ex- pense and the, service generally improved with the understanding from business interests that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
THE MORROW VACANCY
(Hartford Times)

The vacancy caused in the United States senate by the death of Dwight w. Morrow has given rise to a complicated set of specu- lations as to his successor. both as to the identity of the person and the conditions of appointment or election. New Jersey law provides that when a vacancy occurs in the states representation in congress the governor may call special election unless the term in question expires within six months, in which event the governor may appoint. There are more than five years left of the late Senator Morrow's term.
 The question is being raised whether the optional special cleo ton provision can be legally omit ted in this instance by the sub stitution of the appointment plan. New Jersey has no desire for . spe- cial election, estimated to cost up- wards of $1,000,000 in a hotly con tested campaign. On the other Larson be replaced by a demo- next months election, the latter Inl8ht CdAA 6 oPCCAoA SASSSAOAs POS sibly at the instance of national democratic leaders who would see in that procedure a chance to gain control of the United States sen- ate. MT Moore is said not to favor that policy. He is disposed to ac- cept a republican successor to MT
 Morrow until the presidential cleo tion . year hence.
 In view of the possibilities for political maneuver. the suggestion that Mrs Morrow be named to suc- ceed her husband. at least as an interim senator. naturally gains some support. While 1t would be an appointment based to large de- gree on sentiment, it would at least l postpone political controversy uii- til the presidential campaign geta under full swing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17

This weeks rains were sadly needed. Although l93l wasn't quite as dry as last year the drought of the last few months was assuming alarming proportions. Wells in this part of the state have been dry for some time and that includes reliable artesian wells ordinarily not supposed to mind sub- normal rainfalls. We can stand good heavy winter with plenty of snow and rain in the early and late parts when the ground won't be too frozen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
Personal Health SerDice (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or treatment, will be answered by Dr Brady. Address him, care of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17

freightinE would be increased enough to pay expenses. The excur- sion idea was promoted by the company to gain more passengers.
 Income continued, however, to fall behind expenses as shippers could not be won away from mo- tor transportation in sufficient numbers to make the boat trips worth while. And it may be be- lieved that the business depression contributed to the poor showing of the water service.
 The regular trips of the river steamers are soon to cease, per haps never to return, but it is more than likely that next summer an excursion service will be tn- augurated that will furnish pleas ant outings to river and sound points. This is a source of large re- venue to companies operating steamers on the Hudson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
AMHERST HoNoRs HI. H.
(Hartford Courant)

The town of Amherst. Mass. which celebrated the centennial of the birth of Emily Dickinson on December 10, 1880, will next Sunday commemorate the one hun- dredth anniversary of the birth Of another literary daughter-Heieh Hunt Jackson. There will be exercises at the high school and an exhibition of Mrs Jackson's manuscripts and mementos.
 Emily Dickinson's work was very closely associated with the quiet town where she spent her life within her fathers house and garden, but Helen Hunt Jackson. her girlhood friend, married and moved first to Denver, where her house has now ben turned into a museum, and later to San Fran. cisco. where in the last year of her life she published Pomona
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17

There's something not quite right about the name of Chieago's greater Gaw.; Shouldn't it be changed, by orders in council to Flaw? Or maybe. Haw-haw?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17

All vehicles must be lighted not later than $40 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17

DING, DING Mother took dads derby, Clipped the brim where it was flat, Stuck n feather in the side, Behold! Eugenie hat. o-O-o Nowadays a pedestrian Is mere ly an autoist, temporarily demo- torized. Dunking doughnuts has be- come a popular breakfast sport. If you have moustache it's all the merrier. o-O-o This is the time of the year when the ice box starts to get the cold shoulder. TEE, HEB The gal who marries sailor. Certainly looks Q wreck, Her husband gives her a beating, Every time he comes on deck.
 o-O-o Millionaire donates flying field. An heir port, so to speak.
 o-O-o
 A new wrinkle may interest the majority, but it means nothing to a prune.
 o-O-o Campaign expenses are like in- come tax forms, cheater state- ments.
 The only thing that can take a beating and look the of te r,ro
 o-O-o The last rose of summer has nothing on the last ice water bot tie.
 o-O-o
 OH DEAR ME Name had a birthday party, But then flew in a rage. When some one popped the ques- And asked the guest her age. o-O-o The man who can hide his feel ings behind a mask, must have great time on Halloween.
 o-O-o
 With wheat selling lower per bushel, the farmers find themselves in pecks of trouble.
 O-O-O Who can remember the good old days when a classy topcoat was known as a rag Ian?
 Hint to housewives: Use soft soap in harder water.
 o-O-o A book mark is a chap who is always easy prey for book sales- men. o-O-o
 TEE, HEB Let's stick 8 Schraeder valve, Where politicians spout. And perhaps the Schraeder valve
 will keep
 Their air from coming out.
 o-O-o Some factories have reduced overhead to the point where little head of any kind is visible.
 You might have expected unemployment. They invent ed electric clocks and then laid off all the hands on the spring winders. "Italy," according to a noted economic expert over there, "is engaged in a game of cards" Yep. and the Duce is running wild as usual.
 o-O-o
 An expert is a man who can thread needle in five minutes.
 o-O-o What we'd like to see is some crack football team throw de- pression behind the goal posts and keep 1t there. 4t
 o-O--o With Japan grabbing at the en- trance of the U. s. into the far east scrap, it begins to look like the Leak of Nations"
 o-O-o
 Too many cooks keep the meat man rich.
 o-O-o What the country needs Is a soup bone and bunch of soup greens for a dime.
 Remember this. you'll never get honey from the bees by battling with 'em.
 o--O--o suppose all our Christmas pres- ents will come wrapped in colored cellophane.
 o-O-O
 The man who carries more than one cigar in his pocket is out looking for favors.
 O--O-O
 Some people are like check CTS, they're always moving.
 0-O-o Football is one sport that seems able to stand on its own feet.
 o--O-o This completes our series of broad adcasts for the week. They came to you over DBD and were sent through the courtesy of the Waterbury Evening Democrat, pioneer in this type of newspaper work. We are signing off at this tfyaa fa ha hack m fha air a cpa ix, l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17
Good evening. & o-O--o
 IT WAS EVER THUS
A SMILES THE THING"

Good evening.
 IT WAS EVER THUS Flowers for remembrance, N 1t was her parting shot, So her ex-sweetie sent her, ,, FORGET.ME.NOT. o-O-o
 The poem by M. J. McDonough of Waterville which embeliishes "Day; by Day" this evening is one of rare beauty and charm. know you enjoyed reading it. MT Me- Donough's work has attracted wide interest. "Day by Day" is for stunate in his contributions. There is a great shortage of wine grapes this year. For once prohibition gets a break. ss o--O--o { The talk of cancelling war debts may start another war.
 o-O--o
 Then there was the dumb thing who on visiting police headquarters asked if they'd take her to the cages where the stool pigeons are kept.
 o-O-o Trade seems so slow right now that it's hard to find trade mark. o-O-o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-17

Executive Director Robert Il; Lucas of the Republican Nauonai com mnoittee got himself off a speech
Nogales international., 1931-06-17
Fewer Autos Made

The automobile industry was seriously affected
by the world depression, shown by figures COM
piled by the Department of Commerce. In a recentI
statement from this authority it seerns that theI
world production Of automobiles in 1880, according
to the best available information in the Il produc-
ing countries totaled 9231-a decrease Of 2168
220 units 346 per cent from the record output of
6277, ,451 in 1929.
"a heavy decline in purchasing power ia the prin-
cipal export markets, resulting from decreased raw
commodity prices, together with the general econom-
ic recession in domestic markets, brought about this
substantial drop in production and ushered in a per
iod of read iustnen during which the automobile in
dustry in every important producing country except
England faced the problem Of crtailing its activities
without inairing its ability to supply the future IN
evitabe increase in the demand for motor vehicles
every leading aut0mobe-manufacturing nation,
with the one exception, registered declines in pro
duction during 1890 as compared with 1929 Combined
United States-Canadan output dropped 38 per cent;
Germany showed decrease of u per cent; France,
los per cent and Italy, 81 per cent Production in
England increased or per cent during the year.
Switzerland Belgium and Austria showed decreases,
while Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Hugary, Czecho-
s0vakia, and Russa-all considerably less important
IS prodllcers-reDorted Increases over 1929 ranging
from II Der cent for Poland to reported gain Of 159
per cent III TIE case Of R4lssi4.
Nogales international., 1931-06-17
Arizona S New

Continued From Page One
900 for construction work on ma
tional guard armories at Stafford,
Nogales and Douglas. The money
will be equally divided.
Shortly after July /, Arizona's S
highways will be patrolled by q
group Of motorcycle policemen
through enactment Of the Jones
Highway patrol bill. Although the
law is effective now, no funds are
available for operation until the
fiscal year starts.
The cactus wren is designated as
the state bird, and the bloom Of a
giant cactus the state flower under
provisions Of another bill.
Creation OF the office Of state
supervisor Of contractors is provid-
ed in another measure. B. L. Ham
mock OF Miami was named to the
post.
Several emergency measures,
passed by the legislature, have been
laws since date Of signature by the
governor
Nogales international., 1931-06-17
Moyiedom Lures So

Continued From Page One
is slated for fall publication and
the manuscript will be in the hands
of the publishers by August first
Don't know, but maybe I'll post
pone the publication date on Juliet
Ives" O'Connor said. When asked
why, he answered only by flecking
ashes from his cigarette and say
ing, Might be better" Why better
No answer. This second novel will
have most of it's scenes laid in ole
Tucson, in contrast to Conquest,
which takes Phoenix aand Tempe
under the name Of Pendleton City
for it's setting
O'Connor has played around in
Hollywood before, but this time he
goes with bundle of letters of in
PRODUCTION to stars, directors, tech
nicians and others from Harvey
Ferguson, novelist, in fact, Mr.. and
Mrs. O'Connor have just come from
Albuquerque where they spent some
time visiting Ferguson, whom o.
Connor considers ''the only genuine
artist in Southwestern literature to-
day"
Beside finishing Juliet Ives" and
getting the Hollywood novel ready
for spring publication. OConnor is
going over the material gathered
by Miss Rosemary Drachman, for
mer TucSonan who now lives in New
York, for an historic romance and
adventure story of one of Arizona
and New MeXico's most colorful
pioneers. He stated that it would uf1-
questiorabIy be spring before he
could get to the writing on this,
but that is should make an inter
esting magazine serial if not book.
The work will carry the combined
names of Miss Drachman and o.
Connor.
Mr.. and Mrs O'Connor were
house guests Of Prof. Sidney F. Pat
tison while in Tucson. Their small
son, Geralde Berry O'ConnOr will
be with his paternal grandparents
in Tempe while his parents are on
the coast. On returning to Arizona,
the author will take up his new
duties at the Flagstaff State Teach
ers' College, having resigned from
his position at the Sui Reed Teach
ers' College in Alpine, Texas"
Nogales international., 1931-06-17
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Interest In Reading

The American public shows continued and III
creased demand for books, according to survey
made by the Federal Office Of Education, covering
the past six years As result this office says:
To-day the United States has Approximately 1872
100000 volumes in nearly 11000 public society," and
school libraries Within six years between 1923 and
1890, there was an increase of 33. 900 books.
"There are today in the country 33 books to ev-
cry 25 persons. There are 66000000 more borrowers
cards in libraries Of 5000 volumes than there We're
in 1923. These libraries circulated 13O,O0OOOO more
books in 1929 than in 1923 The number Of books IS
sued for reading outside libraries averages near
ly per person annually for the entire population of
the country.
'Americas annual library bill, the statstics'show
IS S69 297 28 Of this amount S52 203 is supplied
by taxes, the rest from other sources-dues, endow
naens ETC. Of the total library expenditures Sl6,591
720 went to buy books Expenditures in the libraries
Of 5000 volumes and more show increase of $780,,
000,000 over funds spent in 1923.
The total number of books III American ibrar-
zes-public society, and schools approxim-
ately 162000000 which is equivalent to about 40 IL
braries the size Of the Library Of Congress-"
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Nogales international., 1931-06-17

FOR RENT = Newly furnished
apartment. $50 per month. Phone
504J5.
(1st Pub. SID
Nogales international., 1931-06-17
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Arizona Will 90 Democratic

There is an old saying among politicians, eve
can always protect ourselves against enemies
but God save us from our friends"
1t is now certain that President Herbert Hoover
viii be candidate to succeed himself One OF the flrst
men to make speech advocating the reelection OF
Mr. Hoover was Representative Free Of California
That alone should insure placing Arizona in the
Democratic column at the next national election 1t
will be remembered by Arzonans that Representa-
tive Free of California is the gentleman who advocat-
ed taking statehood away from Arizona because this
state refused to ratify the Colorado River Compact.
Latterly he ridculed the efforts of this state to
obtain tariff on copper.
1t follows, as night the day, that the people Of
Arizona are likely to be against anything that Repre-
sentative Free is for, including the reelection of
Herbert Hoover as President of the United States.
President Hoover needs to be saved from his
friends.
Nogales international., 1931-06-17
Scouts Return :

Continued From Page One
Santa Catalina range, the days as
well as the nights were delightfully."-
cool. A temperature of only two de-
grees above freezing was reported
in that area last Monday night.
This years camp was divided in
to three sections; the Woodcraft
Camp, Of which Mr. Wilbur was in
charge, the Indian Village, for more
advanced boys interested in indiana
lore, and the Veterans Camp oc-
cupied by boys of considerable ex-'
perience in camping. The work in
the latter was largely that of log
cabin and bridge construction as;
well as pack-train management on
trips Of a few days duration each,.
in which the boys enjoyed some
good trout fishing and practice in
gold-panning.
The plan Of dividing the camp in
to three sections and providing for
the boys advancement from one to
the other at his option is an inno-'
vation worked out by Mr.. Hazen.
Shower, Scout Executive for the Ca
talina Council. Mr. Wilbur reports,
that practically twice the amount
of progress was recorded in the boys
advancement this year over that of
last year, and attributes it to this
greater incentive to- graduate" from.
the camp in which is taught the
basic elements Of being able to
handle ones. self in the open to one
Of the camps providing more ad-
yanced work.
Thru the generosity Of Cheshire
Bros. Motor Co. the boys were fur
nished truck transportation both
ways with no charge except for &C
tual operation Of the truck over the
SIS miles involved in taking the boys
up and calling for them two weeks
later. On behalf OF the boys and
their parents Mr.. Wilbur is anxious
to convey their sincere gratitude
for this evidence Of unselfish in
terest in the welfare OF the Boy
Scout program for the Nogales dis
trict. He states the same credit is
due also to certain of the parents
such as Lieutenant Shaw, Mrs.
Charles Hardy and Mi Fred Ed
wards in taking up loads in their
private cars.
The following Nogalesr boys re-
turned Friday from camp: Billy
Coltman, Chas. Hardy, Hector La
rriya, Dan Bracker, Norman Pom
eroy, Billy Sheehan, Gonzalo Puchi,
Jas. and Robt Frazier. Eugene
Siddell, De Wooddell, Richard Lowe,
Abe Rochlin. Walter F'lgueras, VIM.
3ettWy, Fred Edwards, Lewis Price,
Billy Sands, Alfred Atwood, CorWin
Shaw, and Kenneth McCollum.
Nogales international., 1931-06-17

Norman Pomeroy, Jr., and Daniel
Bracker, have returned from an out
ing or Mount Lennon.
Nogales international., 1931-06-17
Penney Company
Declares Dividend

NEW YORK CITY. N. Y, June IS
At a meeting of the Board of
Directors Of the j. C. Penney Com
pany, the regular. quarterly divid-
ends Of $3.50 per share on the pre-
ferred stock and 6Oc per share on
the common were declared, both
being payable on June 30th to
stockholders of record at the close
of business on June goth.
The present common stock divid-
end rate of S2.4O per share, payable
60c quarterly, was established at
the annual meeting of the Board of
Directors held early tbs year.