davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1881
No "Poorhouse"

At last the Virgin Islands have risen in their wrath and called Uncle Sam and his representatives who look them over and find them wanting just what they think of them. Everybody must recall that President Hoover in his recent visit to Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands found that the latter were the poor est territorial acquisitions that the United States possessed and that the $25. 900 paid for them was mere extravaganza. As naval base in time of war the Virgin Islands would serve fine purpose. That was the main reason we bought them from Denmark during the World War. We didn't want any hostile nation establishing naval base within easy cruising radius of this country.
 However. when the Virgin Islands became United States property in 1917 their inhabi- tants automatically came under federal govern ment regulations, although they were not given citizenship until few years later. The laws that worked to the greatest disadvantage in the islands were the federal prohibition act and the Volstead law At one time the Virgin Islands produced the finest bay-rum. The quality ot St Croix rum, made on the island of the same name and also on the other large ones. was known throughout the world. Prohibi- ton ended this profitable trade for the Virgin islanders. It may have had something to do with the decrease in shipping to and from the islands.
 The St Thomas Mail, published at St Thomas, Virgin Islands. in recent issue took President Hoover to task for referring to the islands as "poorhouse" Furthermore the paper stated that stupid and unsuitable fed- ersl laws" are to blame for their present sta- tus. Continuing the article says that Thus any American who insultingly alludes to the Virgin Islands today as a poorhouse can only be devoid of deceney even though that indi- .vidua be the President of the United States. Ee should have known better than to wound the suseeptibilties of loyal people. He has acted unlike the head of the nation and instead of causing the people to depreciate his visit he should have made them revere bis name by the honor the visit would otherwise have con- ferred on the Virgin Islands.
 The writer might have also gone on to say that having deprived the islands of their main means of sustenance by the prohibition laws some remedy should have been applied before this late date. The population is steadily de- creasing. Trade is practically at standstiii. There is little sugar raised Bay trees are no longer extensively cultivated since the princi- pie market for bayrum is gone. St Croix rum cannot even be made for shipment to foreign ports where it could still be sold without break ing the law In the case of the Virgin Islands, few of whose inhabitants are native born Americans. distinction should be made to permit lucrative pursuit to be followed de- spite our liquor laws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
More Lynchings

In 1929 there were lynchings in this eoun- try in only five states. There were only ten lynchings in the whole year. That marked low point. and it was welcomed as sign of the abatement of mob spirit and the growth of respect for the legal processes of justice. It was felt that more citizens were aware of the national shame of lynehing and more public authorities were ready to meet their responsi- blity in preventing mob violence. Then came l930 In the past year there were Fl lynch ings scattered through nine states. The record has been worse in the past. but this is dis heartening because it shatters the hope that improvement was permanent and lynching was approaching the vanishing point.
 A distinguished Hungarian scholar who has recently become an American citizen has re- ferred to racketeering and ynching as spe- officially American" Among our many good traits and achievements and some bad ones which we share with other nations he found those two things unique. They present ehal- lenge which thoughtful citizens anxious to meet and which must be met if we are to re- tain our sclf-respect as a nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
Tilson To The Front

Rumors have been going the rounds of official circles in Washington that Represen- tatiye John Q. Tilson of New Haven may be President Hoovers running mate in 1852. So numerous have become these stories that Frederick William Vile well known writer. said in the editorial page of the Washington Star only the other day that "The New Haven more than a receptive mood for any seeond- place honors that may be going around next year. :" Digestng this with the remarks credited to Mir Tilson who is now resting at Asheville. North Carolina. we wonder if something isn't afoot.
 Mir Tison upon arriving at Ashevile was interviewed on the presidential subject and de- clared that he believed that Vice-Presdent Curtis was definitely out of the race as far as l932 is concerned. Mr Tilson also dis counted the name of Theodore Roosevelt gov- ernor general of Porto Rico for the viee-presi- dential nomination. As to his own chances he remained mum. Of course almost every body knows that Mr Curtis is rather disgusted with his present position or predicament. lie evidently didn't realize what he was letting himself in for when he gave up good job on the floor of the senate to sit Tn the presl- dent $ chair. Nothing would please him better than to relinquish the chair for floor seat.
 Early in 1928 Mr Tilson was considered likely material for the vice-presideney. But there were conflicting reasons why he didn't get it. One was that Mr Hoover wanted Til- son on the floor of the house of representatives to carry on the fight for the White House. And as yet he hasn't gone back on MT Hoover not even when the veterans loan bill turned the late Nicholas Longworth against the White House for probably the first time in his con- gressional career Tilson has been Hoovers big aide throughout his entire administration. Perhaps Mir Hoover would like to honor him with the vice presidency. But is it an honor3 Charlie Curtis didn't find it so. We don't fink Mir Tilson would either
 We mentioned conflicting reasons above. The other was the fact that in Connecteiut. the state he represents. Mr Tilson was turned down cold by J. Henry Roraback. There seyer has been great degree of political friendshp between the state chairman and Mr Tison and the latter has never required the support of the state organization which may add fuel to the fire. At any rate there has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
America For Americans

Net immigration in this country has shrunk lately to less than nothing Arrivals are less than departures Meanwhile there are plans for further reduction of national quotas, SO that when times improve there can be no tide of foreigners setting this way again. We may assume that our present immigration policy will not change for many years. It may be so liberal again it was before the World war. We have hardly begun to realize the difference this will make in American life. Profound changes are already beginning to show.
 No longer is America a haven of refuge for the oppressed and distressed of other na- tions. Our mental attitude is changing. We sympathize less with foreign populations. We ward nternationalism, and tend to become population will grow more slowly. Cities will not expand as they have done. Real estate will not boom as of yore. Cities and state will as- sume more fixed character, and hold it longer. Industrial population will not multiply so rapidly. in spite of machines. if it were still gaining half a million or more workers year from abroad We may endure that. Less pleas ing will be the loss of consuming power The home market will be less expansive. The melting pot will have chance to finish its melting We may develop in 100 years into a new race. almost homogeneous as Ameri- cans were at the time of our Revolution. There may arise distinctly American culture. We may become a very rich nation of very superior beings sitting top of the world. That is. if we keep out of war; and if the rest of the world doesn't combine against us economically.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

been no endorsement of Mir Tiison for any post by the republicans of Connecticut as unit. Individually they may have praised. but not collectively.
 There is one more factor in the limelight now. The death of Nicholas Longworth compIicates matters. The republican party is without it's speaker of the house. its most able parlimentarian. Will Mir Tilson be called upon to take Mir Longworths place should the republicans still organize the house in Deeember5 It's lucky for the republican party that a national election does not take place this year. If the democrats control the house then Mir Tilson will be free to go on the presidential ticket next year. If he had to be nominated first and then the republicans actually organized the house there would be complications aplenty. And looking at it from every angle there still remain compliea- tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
How Children Learn Thrift

The school savings bank is taking the place of the china pig as repository for children's pennies according to statistics furnished the Office of Education by the American Bankers Association. Deposits made by school chil- dren in these banks during 1930 amounted to $29.113.l6 AS. and after withdrawals. the net savings totaled $7.690 52o.68. This makes an aggregate sum of $52.000.000 held by the children in school savings banks.
 Although deposits for l930 exceeded those for 1929. the withdrawals were much greater. This is attributed to the economic depression and the tense financial situation in the homes of many children. When the savings system was inaugurated years ago. it was pre- dicted that it would not last long. However, the thrift habits that were formed then seem to be firmly implanted in the children who show an increasing willingness to feed the school savings bank with their small coins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

Of course. it may seem like a hardship on the owners of auto grave yards. but if this state could ever relegate them to back woods roads or to some spot where they couldn't be viewed from our main highways we'd be will ing to give three -ousing cheers in front of the City Hall. Nothing presents more loath- some appearance than these unsighly junk heaps To gaze on acre after acre of land piled high with abandoned automobiles and scattered heaps of auto parts is far from pleas ant. Of late years the state has tried to regu- late these grave yards ny heavy license fees. but at hearing in Hartford this week it was evident that there are quite few in the state. A bill has been proposed to abolish them on state highways. Commissioner Stoeekel ap- peared in favor of the measure. Attorney John Cassidy of this city appeared for the grave yard owners. He stated that owners of such have invested $500.000 in their busi- nesses and their property is valued at $900.- 900. Those are large figures and may deter the legislature from any nasty action. But we still believe. and we know we have plenty of support. that the daily will come when auto grave yards will be off our main high ways where they are today blot on the land- scape.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
THE LAS HEATH HEN

(New Yori- Herald -Tribune)
 For the third successive year the last heath hen in the world has strutted out tEto clearing in the scrub oak of Martha's Vineyard, boomed a cal to the mate which does not exist and scrambled back to cover. This year the lonely cock was trapped, two metal bands were slipped over his ankles, and he was released again. Perhaps he will boom again for two years to come, last heath hen will not be forgotten When his bones are found, the metal bands will assure the finder that these were in fact the mortal remains of the last individual of a once abundant species.
 Time was when heath hens were 70 common that servants in Boston stipulated in their wage contracts that they should not be fed heath len more than twice 8 week. Time
 was when they boomed spring greet ings to their mates on Manhattan Island and down the coast to vir- einia. But the last authentic record oi heath hen in New York state was ninety-five years ago, and they survived on the mainland of Massa- SiuoSSto Ot'iy AVAA yShhb AVH6SLs Y VT more than half century these east ern cousins of the prairie chicken have existed only on the island of Martha's Vineyard.
 Protection came to the heath hen too late. In 1907, when only twen- ty-one birds were left on the Vine yard. a reservation was established. { and by 1918 the number had grown to 1000. Fire. foxes and goshawks almost wiped out the colony the next year. and disease and rains five gears later again reduced the covey 10 fewer than fifty. By 1929 only q s'ngle cock was left; for three years
 now he has boomed in vain. We are watching, with all our parapher- nalia ot motion-picture cameras, scientific experiments and bird bands, the phenomenon which has sc often repeated itself in the his- tory of life on this pianet-the ex- tinction of a race. There must have l heen . last dinosaur, but no one kept record of it's dying. We are watch icg the last heath hen, as some day
 perhaps, there will be last man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
|6SaSSfSs51Sf1
ARGENTINA DECLARES WAR

ANGENlINA DECLAAES WA1t
 On April 10, 1917, the Argentine government issued a declaration an-
 nouncing that it supported the posi-
 ton of the United States in refer- ence to Germany.
 The declaration was made known to the public through bulletins post-
 ed throughout Buenos Aires, and
 caused great sensation. Enthusi-
 astic crowds marched through the streets, and the university students organized broadly demonstrations. An influential part of the popu- lation was strongly pacifist and pro- German. but the great majority were pro-American and broadly. A seri- ous riot occurred at Buenos Aires on April 14 in which several persons
 were killed before the mob was lquelled The situation became more acute when 1t was learned on the 18th that an Argentine sailing ves- sel had been sunk off the European coast by German submarine. The day Argentine declared war Chile issued an official statement that she would remain neutral.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
BLooMFIELD's NAME
Hartford TiIncs)


 The legislature will not so amisi if 1t permits the town of Bloomfield to change It's name to Wintonbpry subject to q popular referendum, as provided in the bill. The subject has aroused lively interest in the town and probably will not subside until noses have been counted.
 The town of Linoleumville. l.. L. changed it's name months ago. His. torical sense can find comfort ir either Bloomfield's present name Oi in the proposed designation, ons which the town bore until 183t evident at the legislative hearing Thursday.
 The debate Is one in which out. siders have no right to intrude, ever though that need not prevent them from making spectators comment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

and wants to retire to the more peaceful pur- suits of painting and writing with perhaps a turn in vaudeville. just to keep his hand in the game perhaps. Pecararo certainly has given his trade terrible blow. It will take fake mediums good many years to live down his revelations. And certainly if this man was fake evidently pretty good one. what are the thousands of others who annually mulet the gullible public of thousands of dollars! Bsrnum was right. wasn't he!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

Nino Peeararo has renounced his profession. Nno. by the way. is the man whose seances converted Arthur Conan Doyle to spirtualism. Now Mir Peeararo admits that he never was in- habited by spirit and that all the manifesta- tions of ghostly vslors were created by him. self In short he tricked everybody who was willing to put any faith in him. Now he is tired of fooling all the people all the time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

mediate future cannot be told. but 1t probably will be an important one. And with a history of revolu- tions. wars. interventions and eco- homie depression, it seems that Nicaragua-now stricken by earth- quake, fire and resultant distress had had more than her share of the worlds misery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
Personal Health SerUice (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining lO personal health and hygiene. not dscasc diagnosis or treatment. will be answered by Dr Brady Ad. dress him. care Of the Democrat. sending stump and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

I am accused of having invented "t." Though I have explained many times exactly what. mean by that diminutive word, there is always the
 linsinuation by people who quote 1t
 that intend the word to suggest sex Iappeai. repeat that sex appeal has nothing whatever to do with 1t.
 --.Elin0r Glyn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

A legislative committee in Alabama has voted favorably on bill to legalize horse rac- ing with pari-mutuel betting in Montgomery and Mobile. Only few years ago the state legislators prohibited racing and also any form of gambling. Evidently southern blood could not stand these restrictions and change IS welcomed. The measure is somewhat similar to the one proposed by Senator Joseph H. Lawlor of this city. A commission of three would be named. Two meets of l5 days would be permitted every year. The author of the measure said it is intended to curb ''bookies" swindling the public at fairs. The state treasury will also be enriched.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

One is disposed to take the side of the majority once that has been at the polls. for what ever best pieases the Bloomfielders or the Wintonburyites. may well be satisfactory to those of us who enjoy that town as non-residents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

Dr Berthold Laufer of the Field Museum of Chicago maintains that Christopher Colum- bus died without realizing what he had ae- complisl,ed by his western hemisphere diseov- cries. Well. at least the museum curator is not taking from Columbus credit for making few discoveries in this neck of the world which is something in his favor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

From present indications within ten year. we'll be broadcasting murder trials by tele. vision. :
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

A machine has been invented to slice loaves of bread as they leave the ovens in large bakeries, the slices being sealed in waxed-papey packages for sale. This is said tc save the waste of stale bread.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

Now times will improve. A new golf ball has been produced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
Grant White.

American women are too enter prising. And they are spoiled. In England we spoil the men; they stand 1t better. Women turn out
 best in diversity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
FREEZING ALONG


 FREEZING ALONG Lines to . lady, Be she fair or not, She has bumpty bumped my heart Put 1t right on the spot.
 o-O--o The man who goes places and sees things perhaps wants to make up for his childhood deficiency in geography.
 Years ago you went to lake for quiet and rest. Now you have to listen to screaming out board motors. Bring back the old vacations please.
 o--O-o Cheer up. they tell us the standard of living will be standard once SOME OF THEM ARE HELL A banquet will be hell Satur- day night beginning at 2 o'clock News item in Waterbury pa- per.
 A wisdom tooth comes to the wise and other wise.
 o-O-O
 The girl who spends most of her time talking must realize that the hair on her upper lip is the result of such mouth ex- ercise.
 Opportunity knocks. provNg Il does care rap after all.
 o-O-o
 The less clothes woman wears, the longer 1t takes her to dress. 90 let's hope they never get down to nighties for street wear.
 o-O--o Define the nationality of the bar. Der who gives a close shave? IN DEAR OLD CONNECTICUT. Over the hill and through the dale To grandmothcr's house wei
 drive, Thank heaven the dirt road program
 is through. It means that we're bound to sur.
 yivc.
 o-O-o suppose the grocer does SC much whistling because people make him whistle for their bills.
 o-O-o
 Love is blind. That's why a girl, unable to swim. goes riding in a canoe.
 Wild life is tame. compared to city life.
 Cheer up. Daylight saving will soon be with us. And guess that's about all we will save this year.
 o-O-o The man who will fight at the drop of hat is probably. always thinking of his overhead.
 o-O--o
 TEE, HEE. Tho test of true love. Says old Tommy Grace, Is wife kissing her husband, With shaving soap on his face.
 o-O-o When a man comes to the end oi his rope he appreciates the offer ol Q good cigar.
 o-O--o
 Love flies away with the in- surance man when three days week enters the door.
 o--O-o Negro spirItuais are dying dowf and radio will be more enjoyabi' to lot of us. This concludes our regular Fri day evening program. It came tt you over DBD and was brOadcas by the Waterbury Evening Demo crat, pioneer in this typo of news paper work. We are signing off q this time, to be back on the ai again at noon tomorrow with special Saturday program.
 O-O--o Good niehf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 6:55 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

 Good evening. o-O-o
 REAL GOAT CRITTERS ], You meet him here and there. He's bound to hop right in, The chap who always likes to boast Of tapping up the gin. Another one I'll introduce. A broasting strutting sinner. He likes to tell the boys that he Had three big sreaks for dinner. And then there is another bloke, I fain would give his name. Who wants to spot the gang ten pins In any bowling game. We can't forget the smiling euss. (Pray pardon, his weak frills). Who says his teeth are so darn hard. They break the dentists drills. And last, but hardly least, my friends. This chap. no doubt. you've A1et. He'd like fo borrow five or ten, Till he gets out of debt.
 o-O-o A lot of people became down hearted while flying in an airplane and wish they were down on earth again.
 O-O-o
 Who can remember the old days when they advertised ''sound proof theaterw Now the talkies are here.
 o-O--o Why not give the babies break and put out free wheeling go-carts?
 o-O-o
 The man who laughs at every thing must enjoy a huge one on himself.
 There are plenty of flat tires not on automobiles.
 O-O-o
 The safety razor industry will never have won its greatest suc- cess until the Smith Brothers appear without their boards.
 o-O-o Walters never like to serve aspar- agus because the customers get the tips.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

The full, free, unconscious utter. ance of the broad .ah" sound of "a lis the surest indication, in speech, of social culture which began at the cradle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

I think all writers of first novel;
 should be given six months in jail If a law were passed giving siS
 months in jail to every writer of a first book. only the good ones would think 1t worth their while to do 1t. Bertrand Russell. in the Golden Book.
 No sensible person with trut
 knowledge of the developments be- ing made In Europe to-day can sa. |anything but there will be peace nothing else.
 Frank E. Kellog. former secretar: of state.
 Love doesn't have a fair chanc. lin Hollywood. don't know whethe,
 Jack (John Gilbert) was goot
 husband or not; he hadn't time ts be married man. Una Claire The full. free, unconscious utter. |ance of the broad ''ah" sound of "a" E~.A Na