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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

of thousands Of drivers on The roads
OF this country who should not be al
lowed to operate dangerous machines.
The tragedy of the matter Is that not
they alone, but others, innocent of
fault, pay the penalty Of death for
reckless speed and incompetent steer
ing.
In 1928 there were LOG drownings in
the United States on July 4. The next
year there were only II, and the year
following there were 81. This decrease
gave rise to hope that the lesson of
care in the water was being learned.
On Saturday. however, 181 people Of
all ages died from drowning, showing
that no lesson has been learned and
that the diminution OF casualties dur
ing the past two years was probably
only fortunate chance. Swimming is
being taught 70 a larger number OF
children than ever before. There are
more swimming pools in cities. Yet this
shocking leap in the water deaths comes
as an indication that people, old and
young, are continuing to take more des-
perate chances in the sea and streams.
Legislation and enforcement. may
from time to time abate the fireworks
evil. Parental cooperation will do
more. As result Of dangerous prank
ing and initiative play on Saturday
hundreds OF children in this country
are today MANNED for life, some blinded
some crippled. This for the lack Of
effective legal regulations and parental
supervision over the explosive pastimes
of the youngsters.
sad price, indeed. has been paid
for the observance of independence day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

Outstanding incidents Of the cleo
ton in Spain convince the American
public that under present conditions
there is slight chance Of a return
Of royalty in that country. 1t is OBJ
served that the moderateS showed
great strength against both the Mon
archistS and the Communists and it
is matter of much interest that
an actual revolution was taking place
without the slaughter that Is expected
to accompany such national crises. The
Californian demand for the rights of
a Self-governing state within the new
republic is described as unique.
The greatest danger to Spanish re-
publicanism," In the opinion of the
Chicago Daily News. apparently lies
in the exaggerated notions OF auton-
omy, cultivated assiduously by Cata-
lonianS and other passionate regional
lists The leaders in those movements
profess to desire unity on federal basis,
but it is a question whether they are
prepared to pay taxes to federal
government at Madrid or to make other
tangible sacrifices for the sake Of ma
tional unity" The New York Evening
Post feels that the disturbing fea-
ture of the election is the overwhelm-
ing triumph Of the autonomtsts in
Catalonia and in the Basque prov
inces." and that the granting OF 'au-
tonomous statehood within the Span
iSh Republic to these two sections
would create one Of the strangest COM
monwealths ever formed"
Separate statehood within a federal
republic" says the Roanoke World
News, lis the wish of the Catalonians,
who disclaim any desire for severance
~ oil rrrif Ia Get af IN hflf
are firm in their announced purpose Of
achieving autonomy for Catalan" That
paper also pays the tribute that "Alcala
Zamora and his associates deserve the
thanks Of all Spaniards for the manner
in which they have conducted the af-
fairs OF the government during q trying
and difficult period" The Scranton
Times observes that particularly dis
turbing was the separatist sweep in
Catalonia, which carries with 1t q threat
OF the setting up Of separate govern
ment In that region"
I'm disorderly polling. which seems,
however, to have been fairer than the
usual run of such things in Spain" &C
cording to the Cincinnati Times-Star
"a heavy majority was returned against
the monarchy and in behalf of what
is called conservative regime. This
result was assured because the revo-
lutionists who elected King Alfonso
have not resorted to violent measures
and have not been long enough in
power to make any serious errors, to
forfeit their following, or to let ex-
/! tremists scramble the political omelet
The outside world would be more conf:
dent that their experiment would en-.
dure were 1t mot for the memory of 9
similar venture, which began early ir
1873, ran futile course, and ended ir
less than two years with the restora.
ton Of the Bourbons Perhaps thu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06
SHOOTING STARS.
by PHnANDER JOHNSON.
Facial Expression.

Facial Expression.
You must not take my photograph,
A wise man Rravely said.
The public wants merry laugh.
1 wear a frown instead.
For in the midst Of serious cares
Some gloom Is sure to fall.
A man. though famous In AFFAIRS,
Is human after all.
Sometimes I'm weary; often sad.
Vacations rise anew.
But none save an expression glad
The people wish to view
so chide me with satiric ease.
I'll bear it with good grace
Nor seek to make reply-but please
Don't photograph my facet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06
Mr.. Hoover Stands Pat.

Prom the inception of President
Aoover's plan to aid Germany and pro-
mote world economic recovery, the
American people have been far less
concerned with the technical details OF
that benef1cent project than with the
spirit and principle of it. For that
spirit and principle the President,
backed by the full weight OF the United
States Government and American pub
lie opinion, is now waging an eleventh.
hour diplomatic battle.
The country is with him TO a man
and TO a woman. 1t wishes him we'll
in the fight he is compelled to make.
1t believes he will win, not only be-
cause of the intrinsic merit Of his cause,
but because Of American confidence
that France, sooner or later, will recog-
nike the undesirability, in her own in
terest. OF thwsrting a success now just
over the horizon.
Up till a late hour last night there
was every sign that two weeks OF patient
endeavor and negotiation between
eradicated all points of disagreement.
Messrs. Mellon and Edge, acting in
closest contact with Mr.. Hoover and
his advisers at Washington through
that ultra-modern medium of quick
communication the tranSoceanic tele-
phone, have stood firmly for the fun
damentals OF the Presidents plan.
Concessions have been made on both
sides But none was forthcoming from
the United States that, directly or in
directly, impinged upon the prime OBJ
jective at stake-genuine relief to Ger
many during the reparations year which
began July !.
Common sense and Cancellation, it
was thought, had done their work
Point after point which once threatened
diScord, was ironed out. The thorny
problem OF unconditional annuities was
solved by an agreement to let Germany
pay these into the International Bank
and Immediately reborrow them.
Frances insistence upon financial relief
to non-German countries was met by
an arrangement to provide such help
from funds advanced by the central
banks Of Great Britain, France and the
United States. Differences over fund
ing suspended payments were compro-
missed by allowing the Germans twelve
years for that purpose instead Of the
twenty-five proposed by America and the
I'VE suggested by France. Guarantee
payments" it was determined. should be
arranged by the Teparation powers Of
which the United States is not enc.
There remained the question OF pay
ments in kind" imposing upon Ger
many under the Young plan obligations
OF some $4,000 900 or $25, 900, 900 a
year. The French were firm for con-
tinuance of these indirect reparations."
as the United States regards them.
America in her latest ncte to France ss
FIRMLY rejects that proposition. Presi-
dent Hoover holds that to extort from
the Germans even that relatively small
percentage of reparation toll, whether 1t
be in cash or lin kind, "-payment
by the German government of goods
or services deliverable to the French
would be to curtail that full measure OF
relief to the Reich which the American
plan contemplates.
On that slender thread of difference
matters now hang. 1t is inconceivable
that it should snap to the undcing of
the whole scheme for the modification
Of which all mankind is longing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

in now that Senator Halves has stepped
out OF the picture, among them Bennett
Clark, son of the late Speaker Champ
Clark; Charles M. Howell. chairman of
the State Democratic Committee, both
looked upon as vets, and Charles M.
Hay, who ran for the Senate in 1928, a
strong dry. Senator Jim" Reed has
not yet showed any signs of wishing
to come again to the Senate. On the
Republican, side there Is speculation as
to whether Dwight w. Davis, now gov
ernor general in the PHILIPPINES, may
not be drafted to make the race for
the Senate next year. His chances, 1t
is said, would be good, II he became
the Republican nominee Other Re-
publicans mentioned in connection with
the nomination are Gov. Caulfield, Rep
resentative Dyer Of 4 per cent beer fame:
former Representative Newton, and
Mayor Victor ]. Miller Of st. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

The June military maneuvers which
have just been held around Prague
were featured by extensive aircraft
performances. Some day that old
piece" the Battle OF Prague" may
have to be rewritten and brought up
to date by the inclusion OF movements
descriptive of the roar OF motors and
curses OF mechanicians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

Seashore police are no longer ex-
pected to supervise bathing costumes
and more important results are to be
attained by vigilant authority that
keeps an eye on the ofing for rum
runners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

Europe looks to Uncle Sam not only
to lend money, but to lend q helping
hand in devising methods OF adjusting
the debts. In this case creditor as well
as debtor is expected to walk the floor
in an effort to invent expedients.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

Owing 10 the attention to divorce as
way to municipal prosperity, an or
ganization Of business boosters in Reno,
New, is likely to hold some very gossipy
little sessions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

The +th OF July is still a great holi-
day, although not quite equal as occa-
aions of popular enthusiasm to the days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

II all his calculations work out. Stain
will flnd himself in a position to throw
light on all kinds of governmental
problems. that OF a treasury surplus as
well as that of a deficit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

Market experts agree that a revival
Of business is sure to be in evidence
soon and on positive terms. The Stock
Exchange is consistent in at least one
respect, that of keeping It's own secret
as to precisely what 1t will do next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

Russia points to ineXhaustible re-
sources of many kinds. II one five-year
plan does not succeed. there is always
another five-year period Immediately
available.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

No doubt Capone feels especially ag-
grieved at finding his beer racket inter
fered with just when Summer heat
brings the demand for cold lager to its
greatest height.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06
Can't Escape Uncle Sam.

The Charleston wv. Va Daily Mail.
The most some of w can extract from
the Capone case is that gangsters must
pay what they owe in taxes to the
United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06
Summer Nothing New.

From the Sioux Falls Daily Arsus-Leader.
Though Summer has Just reached
here officially, 1t has been visiting
around unoficially for some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

The man who kicks and brings distress
BY unexpected baking,
In LIES affairs will not progress
Like one who keeps on walking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

Paris is perfectly willing to undertake
leadership not only in fashions in cos
tune. but in styles related to interna-
tional finance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06
Progress,

Progress.
Used to be contented
To watch a butterfly.
. Now I want an airship,
Sailin' through the sky.
Used to think the wildwood
Brought a joy complete.
Now want the golf links,
Manicured so neat.
Times are ever changing.
No use being glum.
All our pleasures promise
Greater joys to come.
If some men," said Uncle Eben, "wu
naf as industrious In DER homes dut,
rs dey am bout maxim 'scuses, de.
wouldn' need no scuses tall"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

The latest experiments in parking
and planning include search OF reliable
plans for parking international debts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06
Short DAYS Just As Bad.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Well, the longest day of the year
wasn't any harder than some Of the
shorter ones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06
This Much Is Certain.

From the Pasadena star-News
When tourists visit the California
Big Trees" they can't carry the trees
away a. souvenirs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06
Different Kind of Fire.

From the Ann Arbor Daily News
An Atlantic City Boardwalk fire
stsrtad in a bath house instead of q
hot.dor stand, as might have been ex-
pected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06
Limitations,

Would you like to see a prize fght?"
NO" replied Miss Cayenne. Il have
no moral objection to pugilism, but I
couldn't permit myself such expensive
tastes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

them, tributes have been paid TO them,
rewards have been poured upon them.
Nor are the air heroes of yesterday
forgotten in the glamour of today's Ac-
complishmentS. They join in the ac-
claim Of their successors in the race.
The feat Of Post and Gatty, which
is today the occasion for the bestowal
Of national honors here at the Capital,
was a drama of stirring quality. Dur
ing the period of their flight millions
watched the sky, as it were, for tokens
OF their progress. Thanks to wire and
radio, covering the entire Northern
Hemisphere, their advance was noted
almost with every beat of their pro-
peller. 1t was a protracted "Lindbergh
watch" Once the daring flyers were
over the Atlantic the observing multi
tudes felt that the remainder of their
flight was largely question Of time
Would they make their goal In the
period they had set for themselves?
They were pushed along. as 1t were,
by the good wishes Of countless millions
Now they are being feted for their
achievement. Tomorrow another or
others will have scored q new mark
by daring and skill But Post and
Gatty will not be forgotten then, and
it is to be hoped that they will be
present to add their tributes and con-
gratulations to their successors in pub
lie rejoicing and appraisal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06
p.rhans 1t Would Be Best.

From the omaha world-Herald
Ta,k of making the North Pole a
Hmm way station. Perhaps the best
thing that cab be done with IL
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EIiminatinr the Involvement.

EIIKNIUdtETR VEI6 AHUUUUHHNHEs
Some politicians talk too much"
Perhaps" replied Senator Sorghum.
But If you deprive a man OF the Joy
of speechifying, where's the fun Of being
in politics."
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

Jud Tunkins says he's saving up the
fashion magazines so as to give his
grandchildren a laugh at the expense Of
the present generation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

From time to time some judge, in an
outburSt of indignant originality, sug-
gests that husband should have the
privilege of spanking" wayward
wife. Such ideas are obviously not for
the present generation which recoS-
nizes equal opportunities for all in
athletic as we'll as intellectual develop
ment. The court favoring such meas
times or centuries ahead of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

nInSS Bryan and with Gov. Richie
that 1t may be a wiser policy in the
strict letter OF the law we are entitled
to demand.
The Federal Farm Board threatens
to become prominent again in the polit-
lcal picture because of its recent decla-
ration OF policy regarding the millions
OF bushels OF wheat owned by the board.
In that declaration the board said 1t
would not sell in excess of 5,000, 900 BUSH
els of<~heat in any one month. Political
leaders from the wheat-growing States
are Immediately up in arms, although
the board insists that the farmers them
selves are satisfied and that the trouble
Is really being stirred up by the grain
trade, in the hope of discrediting the
Farm Board. At any rate, Vice Pres
ident Curtis and Senator Arthur Capper
both mailing from the greatest wheat
producing State In the country, are
mere to urge upon the President and
the board different policy by the
board. policy which would keep all the
boards of the market this year. 1,
does not appear possible that Senator
Capper and Vice President Curtis are
allied with the grain trade, but Of the
board Is right, these political leaders
and the grain trade are at present play.
ing the same game, even though 1t maJ
be Tor different reasons. Perhaps thu
conferences here this week on the
wheat question will bring about an ad.
justment of the matter.
+ r
Things are beginning to warm ur
politically in Missouri, particularly In
connection with the race for the Sen.
ate next year Senator Harry Have,
has announced he will not be can.
didate to succeed himself Already {
number Of Democrats are ready to steI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06
Rate by MAlI-PayabIe In Advance.
MARYLAND and virginia.

Ali Other States and Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

O. When was Tom Sawyer" writ
TEMP. N.
A. Tom Sawyer" was begun as book
in 1874, and by July S. 1878, the story
was finished. 1t appeared late in De
cember, 1875.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-16
TIE POSTMASTER
 ISSUES WARNING
Wants People to Do Their Mailing This
 Week
GET INTO LINE NOW

Only three more days remain in which Christmas mailers can hope to find conditions resembling nor mai in the postoffice, Postmaster Colgrove reminded the mailing public this morning. There is still time for wise patrons to take advantage of the quick service which is still available in the post office. From Monday onward, 1t will be every man for himself" said the postmaster.
 Even though your Christmas cards and parcels may not be ready for mailing on the instant, there is no reason why you can't get the full advantage of the rapid service now on tap. The stamp line, filled with patrons seeking mailing sup plies, is the big Christmas week problem. If patrons will only pull themselves together right now, make the supreme effort and get into the postoffice at once, the job of buying stamps will be over once and for all. Buy plenty for all your needs and be sure to do the job all in one operation"
 Again the postmaster urged pa- irons to mail packages this week. Christmas cards, too, should be mailed. They will be held for de- livery if wrapped in 8 bundle with the date of dispatch marked on the outside, and presented at the stamp window.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-16

tion. He. listed the following as basic questions:
 Are both of the pupils par-' ents living?
 Arc both living at home?
 How many children are I'm the family?
 Does the pupil have to work?
 What are the conditions for
 home study?
 Has tho pupil regular hours for home study?
 What is his general health?
 What are his outside attrac- tions?
 Is he a member of any. club, etc?
 During the 12 years Mitchell has been principal of Lynn Classical high school, a single faculty mem Der has been charged with the duty of visiting homes of pupils whose work is unsatisfactory. Mitchell considers this system wholly made quate, and hopes his plan will meet the backward pupil problem squarely.
 Harvey s. Gruver, Lynn superin- tendent of schools, thinks highly of the plan. If 1t works out success fully he plans to extend 1t to Lynn English high school, and possibly to the grade schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-16
Hurley Comes To
 Hoover's Aid
(Continued From Page D

13. "He intervened to save Ger many from catastrophe"
 The Hoover administration, said Hurley, while fostering friendship and cooperation with all countries. "has not made one political com mitment to any nation of Europe, and will make none." The demo- crats, he charged, not this country "entangled" in European affairs 15 years ago, and the republican party ever since has been busy disentan- gling it.
 "It is true," he said, 'that the republican administration and the president are being severely and unjustly criticized but these things are not unusual in times of stress. There always will be those who will find 1t easier, because of their own lack of capacity, to attack the chosen leader of the people than to offer constructive criticism which h would help in meeting a serious situation"
 The depression, Hurley said. is chiefly due to causes which "have originated in other nations and have swept upon our country from abroad. Most of them are a direct legacy of the World War" From the beginning" he went on, "the president has had pro- gram, not only for the meeting of temporary emergencies. but for the future
 - This readiness to meet emergen-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-16
S1 ,00O, ,000 BOND SALE TO TIDE CITY OVER
Temporary Loan Of
 $4OO, 900 Is Also
 Being Considered
Conference of City Officials Discussed Such Measures in Conference To-day as Means of Carrying on Until May Taxes Come In

sale of s1.osO.OOo in bonds and The possibility of floating a $400,- coo temporary loan to carry on the business of the early part of the coming year in anticipation of the 1882 May taxes were among the important subjects discussed to-day at a conference between city off, cials. The bids on the $1,090,0OO worth of bonds will be opened Fri day night at special meeting of the board of aldermen. The $400,- 900 temporary loan Is expected to be discussed tomorrow afternoon at a meeting of the finance com missioners.
 In view of the existing depres- sion, resulting in decreased tax col- ltctions and the life, the city's bus mess for 1880 is considered as hav- ing been run on very capable basis. However, with the start of the new year the administration is expected to find it necessary to borrow about $400,000 in anticipa- ton of the May installment of taxes.
 The citys outstanding temporary