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LARCE-SCALE SUICIDE
INSTEAD OF WARS
PROPOSED
RY GILBERT SELDES

of my previous schemes for the Improvement of
"A mankind has made the slightest headway, | en-
couraged to suggest another The Voluntary Suicide Clubs
of the World There is nothing tricky about the title;
suicides gather carried through against the
The Washington times., 1931-11-26

action to bring us out OF re-
pressions of this kind, but
actually we all know that the
thing just does not work out
Mat way. Everybody's business
is nobody'S business, and the
Job never gets done" Mr..
Mooney, according to his 'pub
fishers, believes that the solu-
ton of our business difficulties
lies in everybody'S getting down
to work at his own business"
This is what l call the new.
despair. I find it reasonable
enough, after a few years tthey
seem like decadeS) of looking
for the results of concerted
action from governments and
hidden powers behind govern
ments. But 1t is defeatism,
even if it sounds sturdy and
independent. 1t denies that
human beings have learned to
cooperate and make a good
world together. although we
have eminent proof that they
have learned how to make a
bad world together. 1 haven't
much respect for the human
animal (Unless he is willing to
commit suicide in one of my
clubs), but do not think quite
so badly of humanity as all
that.
Wells Has, Hope /
The new despair needs an in
lection of H. G. Wells hope
Here is a man who has hoped
more of humanity than most
of US, and been more disap-
pointed than most of us had
any right to be. Yet at the
end of his tremendous survey
of humanity C'The Work,
Wealth and Happiness of Man
kind" which is Just OUT his
conclusion is that at moments
of revelation "the whole uni
verse about us seems bright
with the presence of as yet
unimaginable things" If he
can believe that much, why
can't we?
The Washington times., 1931-11-26

desires Of the Victims; they arc c0mmltIeu
under pressure. The suicides | speak OF
international prosperity and happiness. The
clubs are my solution of the problem OF
population.
Who's Showing?
The earth has not always been densely
populated. ut isn't densely populated now,
except for few spots.) Anthropoogists
suspect from the comparative rarity OF
human remains that man was an intrequent
occurrence in prehistoric times. In spite
of unscientfic methods land certain rell-
The Washington times., 1931-11-26
Who's Showing?

gous taboos the census estimate the populations OF
Cnossos Athens Palestine and Florence In their hgh ana
noble day and find the figures trivial in comparison with
our large cities There time in of the distant
stone ages when the population of the whole world
according to reasonable guess about million But we've
changed all that In very short time there Will be two
billion of us; N the 13O years have rpled For
strange supposed to be proud and happy
over
Nogales international., 1931-04-25
Boy Visits Father;
Hears Of Accident

TUCSON, Apr. pa 19 year Old
boy received a shock here Wednes-
day. The boy is Leverett Kizer. He
had come from his home in Okla
homa to visit his father, Charles G.
Kzer, formerly of Nogales, who was
run down and killed in an auto
mobile accident last Saturday night.
The boy arrived in Tucson with IS
cents in his pocket Wednesday, on
ly to find that his father was dead.
He called at the barber shop at
go 1-2 West Congress street where
his father worked, and was told to
go to the police station. There
Chief Jack Dyer had to tel him
the sad news. There, also, Dyer
discovered the young mans cir,
cumstances, and the police depart
ment aided him during his eE1er-
eency. Dyer also wired the boys
home in Oklahoma, to see if funds
for his return fare, could be man
aged.
Nogales international., 1931-04-25

Featured by lectures by prominent
men, the annual convention of the
Arizona Association of Optometrists
will be held in Nogales today and
tomorrow.
The association is composed of op-
tcmetrists of Tucson, Nogales, Bis
bee, Douglas, Globe, Miami, and
Prescott. There will also be present
a number of visiting optometrists
from Los Angeles and Ell Paso. Be-
tween 80 and SO persons are expect
ed to attend the convention.
The Fireman's Hall has been
named as convention headquarters
and business sessions will be held
at that place, starting this morning
Lectures and reading of papers will
be on the two-day program. Ban
uuets will be given at 1880 o'clock
tonight and at noon tomorrow at
the Cavern Cafe in honor of the
visitors.
One of the most famous speakers
at the convention will be Prof. Fuoe
Nogales international., 1931-04-25
EIks To Initiate
Big Class Tuesday

All arrangements have been COM
pleted by the Elks Lodge for the
initiation Tuesday night OF a CLASS
of IS candidates-the largest IN the
history of the local order.
During the evening, H. M. Stark
weather of Tucson, past district de-
putty, will deliver short talk on
Ideas of Elkdom' to the member
ship, and following the initiation, a
buffet luncheon will be served al
the clubrooms.
The initiation will start prompt
ly at 8 o'clock. A list of II OF the
candidates appeared in Wednes-
days international. The 18th is Box
Palms, whose name was unlnten-
tionally omitted by the persons glV'
ing the list to The 1nternatlona
for publication.
Nogales international., 1931-04-25
Sliding Scale
For u. S. Drunks

JUAREZ, Mex, April "a (UP0-
The seven stages of inebriacy can
and is asquired officially and legally
in Juarez, border haven for thirsty
Americans.
Police decide the state of intoxi-
cation achieved and the next morn
ing the judge applies the appro-
pirate fine.
The seven different ways of be-
coming officially drunk are not de-
scribed in a guide book. But a
chart has been made to assist the
Juarez visitor in determining, by
the amount of the fine paid the
next morning, how much he drank
the night before.
The stages of intoxication:
First - Ebrio (Merely drunk
This costs but five pesos and is for
the moderate of purse and capacity.
Scorned by the imaginative Am
ericans.
Second Ebrio escandaloso
(Scandalously drunk. This covers
a multitude of capers. The ante is
raised to 10 to 20 pesos.
Third - Ebrio eScandoloso y in
sultar los Mexicanos. Telling the
world that Mexicans are no good
and that you could lick an army
of them. The cost depends upon
the Mexican insulted but is worth
up to 80 pesos in court sometimes.
Fourth Ebrio tirado, dead
A tow charge of five Oh
ten pesos is made for hauling you
from the gutter to the Jail.
Fifth-Ebrio immoral Qmmorally
It's too bad if a cop catches
you kissing your wife. It's immoral.
Sixth-Ebrio impertinente. Con-
sists Of telling the cop you don't
like his looks. Fifteen pesos.
Seventh Ebrio consuetudinaro
(Habitually dru1aJ. The judge feels
good if he let's you off with 40
pesos.
Nogales international., 1931-04-25
Beatty Attends :
Douglas Meet

P-stmaster Charles Beatty left
Thursday for Douglas to attend the.
annual two-day convention of Ari-
zona postmasters which opened yes.
terday
Prominent postoffice officials
from the national capital, the Pa
cific coast and Texas are among
speakers.
Among those on the program are:
w. Irving Glover, second assistant.
postmaster general; Harold j. Nc
Curry, vice-president, National As.
sociation of Postmasters; Harry L.
Todd, member of the associations
national executive committee; j. C.
Lindland, inspector in charge, San
Francisco; Inspector j. H. Casey
of Phoenix and D. A. Presley of
Tucson; Edward McGrath, super
intendent of railway mail service,
San Francisco; C. r. Smith, vice
president, American Airway; JUL
ian K. Lyles, traffic manager, Am
cream AirwayS; o. A. Willoughby.
assistant superintendent, air mail
division, San Francisco; David Nc
Knight, chief clerk, railway mail
service, Ell Paso and F. R. Moore,
chief clerk, railway mail service,
Los Angeles.
PostmaSters representing many of
the more than 300 postoffices of
Arizona are in attendance. E. j.
Huxtable, Douglas, postmaster is
host.
Nogales international., 1931-04-25
1919 REGISTER
Up TO FRIDAY
FOR ELECTION
Registration Gains
l3O Since The
Primary
ELECTION MAY S

Today is the last day to register
for the city election on May 5.
Registration closes at S o'clock
this evening. All persons who have
not registered by that time will be
unable to vote.
Up to yesterday a total of 130
persons had registered since regis
tration opened nine days ago. This,
added to the 1189 who registered
prior to the primary, makes total
of 1919 qualified to vote on May
5th. The figure is expected to be
slightly increased today.
Much interest is being taken III
the coming election and both sides
are confident of victory. Two
names will be on the ballot-Mayor
Harry j. Karns, incumbent, and
Andrew Bettwy-candidates for
mayor.
Nogales international., 1931-04-25
Tucson Missions
Capture Series

Having won two out Of three
games of the series played at No
gales, the Tucson Missions left
Thursday night for Globe where
they were scheduled to play yester-
day.
Nogales won Tuesdays game II
to 6. Tucson won Wednesday, score
rs, and took the final game Thurs
day, score 6-3.
In the series, Ernie Haas, No
gales centerfielder, continued to
prove he is one of the leading bat
ters of the Arizona-Texas league.
He made one homerun in Tues
day's game, two in Wednesdays S,
and was robbed of one homer
Thursday when the ball hit a LETT
field fence. Had the ball missed the
most lust fraction to the left OF
right it would have been a home
run.
In the series, Bart Smith in Tues
DAVIS game and Pete Salazar II
thursdays, twirled in excellent
sbane for the Internationals. PetF
is a nephew of Dave Salazar OF tn'
El Paso team.
Nogales Yesterday opened three
dav series here with the fast Phoe
nix nine.
Nogales international., 1931-04-25
STATE EYE|SICHT SPECIALISTS
Hold ANNUAL CONVENTION AT
N0CALES today and sunday
Lectures By Prominent Optometrists
To Feature Two-Day Meeting
In This City
BETWEEN 30 AND so TO BE PRESENT

CT Los Angeles, nationally known
lecturer, who will talk on the sub
ject of "Eyesight".
The convention was obtained for
Nogales after much effort by Dr.
M. A. Wuerschmidt of this city and
the Nogales Chamber Of Commerce.
Both Phoenix and FL Paso tried to
land the meeting.
Optometrists are legally qualified
eyesight specialists recognized by
laws of each state and the District.
of Columbia.
Nogales international., 1931-04-25
Mail Schedule To
Be Changed Monday

Starting on Monday morning,
April 9th, mail will be dispatched
from the local post office at 7:45 a.
m. instead of 600 p. m. This for
the purpose of connecting with the
air mail leaving for the east at
1923 a. m. from Tucson.
Mails for this dispatch will close
at the post office at TOO a m. and
collection will be made from the
down town boxes al $50 a. M, 1880
a. N. for dispatch to Mexico and
2:3O p m. for dispatch via Train
No. 121 leaving for the north at
1855 p. m. which will be the last
dispatch for the day.
Air mali for New York will reach
there in 80 hours.
Nogales international., 1931-04-25
War Vets
Meet AT Globe

GLOBE, AriZ., Apr. "a CU.P0-
Two hundred and fifty delegates of
the United Spanish War Veterans
met here today for the Ninth An
nual encampment of that organiza-
ton.
Appointment of committees and
routine business affairs occupied
the opening day of the conclave,
its closing feature being ball at
Miami which the Ladies' Auxiliary
sponsored.
Officers will be elected Saturday.
Nogales international., 1931-04-25
Burns Fatal To
5 Year Old Boy

Funeral services we're held at
o'clock Wednesday evening for
Guillerno Patron, five year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jose Patron of
Elm street, who died at 1910 o'clock
Wednesday morning from burns re-
ceived on April 6 when some match
es that he was playing with be-
came ignited and set fire to his
clothing.
The youth was badly burned a.
bout the body and legs. Screams
of the child brought his mother to
the scene and she grabbed a blank
ct and smothered out the flamees.
Nogales international., 1931-04-25
Karanl Funeral
One OF Largest
In City's History

With hundreds of persons present,
funeral services were held Wednes-
day morning for the late Mrs. j. N.
Karam, 81, who died Monday night
following a twelve day illness of
pneumonia. 1t was one of the larg-'
est attended funerals in the history
of this city.
Services were first held at the
Karam home, 120 Pajarito street
and then at the Catholic church.
prior to interment in the Nogales
Cemetery. Rev. Father Duval Of
ficiated.
Members of the family acted as
pallbearers and in the funeral pro-
cession, right behind the hearse,
were girls Of the Teresitas society,
of which Mrs Karam was presi-,
dent. Following the Teresitas So
ciety were orphan girls from No
gales, Sonora, in which city the
Teresitas society recently erected an.
addition to the Orphans Home.
Mrs Karam, who was one of No.
gales most prominent young wo-
men, is survived by a large number
of relatives, among the number be-
ing her husband and four little
children, the oldest being only sew
en-. Her husband is an official of M.
Karam g. Sons La Reforma store
and a member of the Nogales Board
of Aldermen.
Nogales international., 1931-04-25
Rate Hearing
Is Postponed

Formal hearing by the Arizona
Corporation Commission of the ap-
plication of the city of Nogales for
lower public utility rates, set for
April % at Nogales, has been post
poned, it became known yesterday.
The hearing is expected to be held
about May 20. The postponement is
due, it is understood, to the COM
missioners finding it impossible to
be in Nogales on April %. ~
Nogales international., 1931-04-25
WHETHER PERMANENT ARMY
POST BE BUILT AT NOGALES
BE SETTLED In SEPTEMBER
Congressman James, Chairman Of House
Military Affairs Committee
To Visit Nogales

Arizona, who was visitor in Mo-
gales comforting with the military
committee of the Chamber of Com
nerce in the matter of a perm
anent post here.
Douglas will accompany James on
his trip to Nogales and they viii
look into the whole situation re-
garding the proposed post.
Douglas, while here Thursday,
said that he thinks the proposed
new federal building at Noga1es viii
"go through" the next session OF
Congress without much difficulty.
Nogales international., 1931-04-25
Takes
Opening Game
From Phoenix

Pitcher Oster of Nogales was star
twirler and a handy man at bat in
yesterdays opening series with
Phoenix which was won by Nogales
by score of to 4.
Relieving Kelly in the seventh af-
ter Kelly had allowed the Phoe-
nicians eight hits, and the score
standing to 3, Oster went to bat
in the seventh and knocked a
homerun breaking the tie. 1t was
the only time that he was at bat.
In the three and two thirds innings
that Oster pitched he allowed Phoe-
nix only one hit.
Neither side scored until the third
frame. Phoenix then made two runs
and Nogales three. Phoenix tied the
score in the fifth when Ackerman
made a home rum Oster's homer
again broke the tie in the seventh,
Phoenix forged ahead Win one run
in the eighth then Nogales made
the deciding tally in the eighth
Haas of Nogales in the eighth
reached first as result of an er-
ror by Chamberlain, Phoenix short
stop. Steward sacrificed. Cox then
doubled to right scoring Haas.
Score by innings r II
PHOENIX -. 002 010 010 4 9---.l
NOGALES DOB 900 IL
Batteries: Nogales; Kelly, Oster anc
Berry. Phoenix; Short and Sinbaldl
Summary - Runs batted in Stew
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Nogales international., 1931-04-25
1880 COPIES OF GAME LAWS

PHOENIX, Ariz., Apr. "a (U.P0
The Arizona Fish and Game de-
partment has mailed out 1880
copies of the game laws, as amend
ed by the 10th legislature. r. L..
Bayless, state game warden, said
copies of the code could be procur-
ed from all license dealers and de-
putty Wardens in the state.
Nogales international., 1931-04-25

Whether Nogales will be a per-
1manent army post is expected to
be definitely settled following a
visit to this city in September by
Congressman Frank James, chair
naan of the House Committee on
Military Affairs.
Announcement that James is to
visit here was made Thursday by
Congressman Lewis w. Douglas Of
Nogales international., 1931-04-25
Vote May 5th!

Fulfill your duty to your COM
munity and as a citizen by vot-
ing Tuesday May 5th. Do not
fail to exercise your voting priv
ilege in the municipal general
election. Your vote will help to
maintain good government. The
very structure of American gov
ernment is founded on the right
and duty Of each and everey citi-
zen to vote.
Nogales international., 1931-04-25

President Hoover has Necently re-
ceived two delegations of women,
one on each side of the prohibition
argument. Nothing much resulted
from the visits, each being properly
ITurn To Page Five)
Nogales international., 1931-04-25

An extra session of Congress is
being urged by a few senators, who
insist that the unemployment Situa-
ton and the condition of agricul-
ture requires the presence of CoT-
gress, in order that prompt meas
ures may be adopted to take care
of contingencies predicted FOR the
coming fall and winter. Others in
sist that the adjournment of Con-
gress has left businesses in a better
mood, with consequent improve
ment. The tariff, praised by Sen
ator Smoot as a source of strength
in the present depression, is assaileo
by others
Nogales international., 1931-04-25

Secretary Stimson's announce
ment that the government will not
protect Americans, or their pro-
perty, in interior Nicaragua, coupled
with a warning to our citizens IN
that country to leave if they are
not satisfied with whatever protec-
tion is afforded by the native gov
ernment, caused considerable COM
ment. Naturally, there has been
criticism, and the question is too
widespread for any discussion here,
although there is much to be said
on both sides.
Nogales international., 1931-04-25
VOTE AS YOU
PLEASE
BUT VOTE!

If your name appears on the
city's great register, that is, if
YOU registered prior to S o'clock
Saturday April 25, you are elig-
ible to cast your ballot May 5th.
Nogales international., 1931-04-25

March figures for exports and I'M
ports show a reduction over the
same month last year, amounting
to more than $132DDO,DOO for ex-
ports and not quite 5$90,0O0,OOO tor
imports. However, the excess OF
exports over imports dropped from
$4,000 600 in March, 1930, to $685.
DDDDOO last month. For the first
three months of the year exports
show a drop of more than $780,
DDoUoO while imports declined $685.
OuHDOo. Obviously, the world is not
trading as it did, and until the flow
of commerce improves the present
world wide condition will be apt to
continue. However, it should be not
ed that the March exports increas-
ed $13 ,OOOo oveer February and
imports increased $4,000, 900.
The death of Speaker Longworth
causes speculation over his success
sor, now liable to come from either
party. In the Republican ranks
sorne discussion of candidates is be-
ing heard, with significant move
on the part of some Westerners to
insist upon larger recognition OF
their section. Representative Brit
ten of Illinois, seems ito be a likely
candidate, but he says any move to
this end is part of a more inclusive
program to win for the midwest a
recognition which 1t has not had in
the past
Nogales international., 1931-04-25
M.a0GaKsl1 1SNG lae
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" u NC u 0N
ABOUT WAGE CUTTING
LABOR TO FIGHT
AN EXTRA SESSION
TRADE DECLINES
THE SPEAKERS JOB
PROHIBITION AGAIN

Threatened reduction of the wage
scale, indicated through several
cautious utterances of big business
leaders and bankers, begins to worry
the administration, and a strong
effort will be made to prevent such
a development. Responsible labor
leaders already foresee the trend
and from their attitude the public
may as well make up its mind that
industrial unrest will surely follow
any general trend towards lower
pay for organized workingnen.
The Washington times., 1931-10-30
Paddock Notes

LAUREL RACE TRACK, Oct.
30.-Patrick A. Nash, who races
under the nom de course Of the
Valley Lake Stable, brought a big
party on from Chicago to root for
his own Burning Blaze in the $10,-
600 Spalding Lowe Jenkins, tomor-
rows secondary feature at one
mile.
In Nash's party were his broth"
ers, r. j. Nash and ]. H. Nash,
his sons, John and Thomas; his
daughters, Mary and Nancy; Sen
ator Hughes and Judge Farley.
The party came East in private
car.
Trainer ]. B. Partridge, after
working Burning Blaze a half
through the mud this morning in
"a Is, 48 3-5, said his charge was
ready for a sparkling effort.
The racing strip, ankle deep
in mud and making it look as
If tOmOrrOw'S program will be
offered over o heavy track,
STRENGTHENS Bur ming BlaZe's
chances as e. r. Bradley'S Bur-
goo King, his most formidable
opponent, is more partial to a
fast track.
Patrick Dwyer, trainer Of the
main division Of the Walter J.
Salmon string, arrived from New
York with DR.. Freeland and Mad
Career, candidates for the $25, 900
Washington tomorrow.
A carload of horses left this
morning bound for the United
Hunts meeting at Belmont Park,
N. Y. In the car were two
horses belonging to Willie Booth,
one that Sammy Smith trains
for the Dorwood Stable. Max
Hirsch's Greek, F. Ambrose Clark'S
Louis Dor, John Boosley, jr.'s
Tony the Clown and Single Step.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney's
Mad Crump and Clotho, eligibles
for the Jenkins tomorrow arrived
late yesterday from New York.
They will get a light work out
between races this afternoon.
Sonny Workman will pilot Mad
Trump tomorrow, with Albert
Robertson boating Cloth.
The Washington times., 1931-10-30
JOBLESS FUND
GETS $3.50
AL WATERS

Wrestling's contribution to the
District unemployed amounted to
less than $3.50 as the result of the
job fund show at the Washing
ton Auditorium. The total re-
ceipts equalled $3,465 and the
cost Of staging the show was
$500.
Upon the plea of Promoter Joe
Turner, the wrestlers shaved their
shares and Clipped in $500. This
amount was far below the eX-
pectations of George j. Adams,
executive secretary Of the Dis
trict committee on employment.
Actually 1928 fans paid to see
the wrestling and they were re-
warded with some of the best
matches of the year. Turner per-
sonally paid $50 expenses incurred
by the committee to promote the
show.
Ray Steele, who seemed
doomed to defeat, came to life
and finally disposed of Paul
Scissors" JOneG in a whirlwind
bout. The end came after 80
minutes with Jones trying to
apply his back scissors. Steele
heaved himself backwards and
Jones was on the bottom, un-
able to pull himself out.
Rudy Dusek and Matros 14iril-
enko put on riot for 80 minutes,
the bout ending in a draw. The
boys cuffed each other with vigor
ard the fans were wild with glee.
"Tigah" Nelson was celebrating
until an early hour this morning
following his unexpected victory
over Benny Ginsberg. The folks
back home in st. Louis wired him
congratulatory messages and even
one st. Louis supporter sent him
flowers.
Sander Szabo used a backdrop
to throw AL Pierotti while Pat
O'Shocker employed the same
hold to dispose of AL Williams.