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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
TROOP TRAIN OF
 THE JAPANESE
 WASDYNAMlTED

| Tokio, April 13-(UP)-Four-
 teen Japanese soldiers were killed
 and 50 were injured in the wreck
 of a troop train dynamited on the Chinese Eastern railroad east of Harbin, an official announcement to-day said.
 Reports to Japanese newspapers said Chinese guerillas had attacked Japanese soldiers at Mukden. The Nippon Dempo agency said Com munists of ia certain country"
 were being sought in connection with the wreck of the troop train. Dispatches from Changchun
 quoted officials of the c. E. R. as
 saying they had obtained material evidence against agents of an un-
 named foreign country as instigat-
 ors of a plot to blow up the Sum-
 gari railway bridge.
 Harbin, Manchuria, April 1S- (UP)-Reported dynamiting of a
 Japanese troop train on the east ern line Of the Chinese Eastern
 Railway added to tension to-day
 among the Japanese military and
 Soviet officials of the c. E. R. The Japanese used the line to
 transport troops for operations
 against Chinese irregulars alleged
 to be menacing Japanese. Soviet sources claimed there was
 only one instance in which Japa- nese were maltreated as reported
 in the Japanese influence Harbin
 Times. Troops of the "old Kirin"
 province dragged a. Japanese man
 and woman out of train at Imien-
 pow, they said.
 Many Koreans in eastern Man.
 churia fled from Soviet Russia and
 are more Russian than Japanese, although they call themselves Japanese subjects for the sake of better protection.
 These Japanese subjects" culti-
 vate rice and live peacefully with
 the Chinese. Soviet officials could see no reason to send heavy Japa-
 nese troop units for their protec- ton.
 The Chinese Eastern railway belongs to the Soviet government. The Chinese share in the manage ment of the road but not in owner ship
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13

Four hundred plants have been found that eat insects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
MUTUAL AID TO CONSTRUCT CAMP BUILDING
Cooperates With Scout Council In
 Work At Lake
Structures at Hitchcock Lake Will Be Erected Under Supervision of Noble, Harris and Marston Site Will Also Be Conditioned k

The Mutual Aid committee will cooperate with the Waterbury Council of Boy Scouts in con- structing a recreational and dining hall at Camp Morris Buck at Hitchcock lake. Shelters will be constructed first, the work to be under the attention of Dutton F. Noble, William Harris and Scout Executive Arthur D. Marston.
 This camp, however, will not re- place Camp Sepunkum, but is be- ing built for the convenience of in- dividual troops taking afternoon and overnight hikes and weekend trips during the school vacations. A pier will be constructed and a trained supervisor will be stationed there permanently during that period with a trained assistant, both of whom will be scout off, cials. A boat will also be available to the boys, most of whom will be unable to take advantage of Camp Sepunkum during the regular sea- son. The supervisor and his as- sistant will be named in the near future by the scout executive and camp committee.
 The Mutual Aid committee will assist the local council in putting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
Brown Shirt Army of Adolf Hitler Must Disband

Berlin. April 1s--CUP)-Presi- dent Paul won Hindenburg has signed an emergency decree dis solving and suppressing the brown shirt Fascist army of Adolph Hit Ter, it was announced, officially to- day.
 Hitler's army and shock troops" have been estimated to number about 100000 picked men.
 During the presidential election campaign, Fascist headquarters in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
ALBERT LEVITT
 LOSES CASE IN
 SUPREME COURT
His Battle to Get Lights ! Out to His Home Ends Again in Failure

Hartford, Conn, April 13. (UP) Professor Albert Levitt has lost his state supreme court battle to compel the Connecticut Light and Power company-headed by his bitter political enemy, J. Henry
 Roraback-to furnish electric service to his isolated home at
 Bedding.
 The court, in an opinion written
 by Chief Justice William M. Malt
 bic and made public last night, re- fused to accept Levitt's contention that public service corporation is duty bound to serve all desiring service within its. chartered terri tory provided it can do so without injuring it's financaI and rate struc- ture.
 The decision sustained Superior Court Judge Alfred c. Baldwin,
 who ruled against Levitt's claim after hearing testimony that it
 would cost $1,332.71 to extend
 lines to Levitt's house and $151.21 a year to serve him, compared
 with a gross annual revenue esti-
 mated at $119.40.
 Tt is generally recognized" !"
 Justice Maltbie wrote, "That in de- termining whether or not public service company is to be required to build an extension to serve a customer or customers the ques- tion is whether, in view of all the circumstances of the case, it is reasonable to compel it to do so." Levitt challenged the rate struc- ture of the company and the court
 ruled this matter had not been
 brought before it in proper plead ings, that he had no right to bring
 such pleadings when not a cus- toner of the company.
 Defendant in the Levitt action
 was the state public utilities com
 mission, whom Levitt attempted | to remove from office through custer proceedings several years
 ago, charging the commission was | influenced by the dual position of Roraback as republican leader and head of the dominating light and power interest of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13

by Los Amigos Espanoles" with Annetet DeRienzo, Catherine Christian, Rose Korkin, Betty Bar ker, Lawrence Morgan, Domenic Petro and Daniel Briotti reading.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
LATE REALTY NEWS

MORTGAGE DEEDS
 Domenica LaRosa to Carmello Schifflite, real estate on Sylvan avenue, $680.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13

the camp site into condition, clear ing the tract of underbrush and erecting a gate to abolish tres passing. The recreational and din- ing hall will be built of chestnut logs. Work commenced yesterday and rapid progress is being made. Local scout troops will be given the opportunity of placing the board roof when the framework is com pleted. This site will be exclusive to the local council and it's mem- bers and the property privileges were granted through the courtesy of Morris Buck of Meriden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
WARRANTY DEEDS

Josephine Pernal to Domenicia LaRosa, real estate on Sylvan ave- nue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

John L. Vaill, clerk, 61 Elmwoot
 avenue; Marian Grierson, clerk 393 Cooke street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, April 13-- fUP} .-- The weather forecast for to-nIshz and Thursday:
 Maine and New Hampshire: Part ly cloudy and colder tonight: i: Vermont: Cloudy and colder to- night possibly snow fiurries; Thurs day partly cloudy.
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island; Partly cloudy, slightly colder to-
 Connecticut: Partly cloudy, com tinued cold tonight; Thursday parts ly cloudy.
 Antlers of deers are shed every season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
1.-THE BORROWING DAYS~

A slight furry of snow this aft- ernoon followed by sunshine, re- minded people that we are now passing through the borrowing days" and may expect any kind of weather while they last.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13
TWO DONATIONS TO
 THE SCHOOL MILK FUND

The public school free milk fund was boosted today with the receipt of two donations. Miss Alice E. Kingsbury contributed $50 while the weekly donation of 50 cents from stephen Gyuricsko was also heartily accepted. Today's total for the fund is sS,290.89.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-13

ties claimed to have dIs<o<sfoz plans for forciblo aesxxte of fla4 machinery of government
Evening star., 1932-05-03
RooMS-UNFURNIsHED.

1854 BELMONT N-W--To gentleman: 4 large
rooms, porch. fireplace, overlooking city:
1857 after 5.
So v ST. NW.-2 large, bright unfurnished
Ink. rooms; heat, elec., use OF phone. Po-
tomac 2545.
WOODBRIDGE, 28ls Brentwood Rd-2 large
rooms. Ink; gas, electricity. private bath;
detached home, large yard. Potomac 2396-J.
1349 F ST. N.E-3 rooms and bath; entire
2nd moor heat, gas and electricity.
4z23 9th ST NV. 2 or 3 housekeeping
rooms. gas and electricity; COOL clean; viii
furnish; reasonable.
ROOMS-FURNISHED AND UNFUR.
1903 S ST. NW.-To refined colored people,
nice, large rooms. second floor; newly
papered and painted After pm.
Evening star., 1932-05-03

AZ the f1rst body Of troops gallopsd away 10 war
riors wheeled from the left flank and folloTing
one oi their 0fhcers. returned 10 Tarzan. BY signs
the officer eonve7sd 10 Tsrzan the intelligence that
he was to follow this party which would guide nim
To their destination. Already the main body
far away scross the plain their 1.-THE mounts clear
ing As many as FIVE or six feet in single bound
Even the swift ape-msn could not have kept pace
with them. Tarzsn feT1 into a dog-trot such ne
could ksep for hoaIrs al a time Without rest
Evening star., 1932-05-03

The other seemed satisfied and returned the salute
with equal dignity. Then he attempted to convey
TO the ape-man that he and his party were about
to ride off across the plain, inviting him to accom-
pany them. Rather curious to see more OF these
little people, decided to accept the invitation
Before they set out, however the Ant Men dispersed
to bury the dead gather up their wounded and dis
patch any of the antelopes too severely injured TO
travel Then with military precision the party
OF 0f
Evening star., 1932-05-03
CASH IMMEDIATELY
SALE-AUTO TRUCKS.


CHEVROLET SEDAN DELIVERY. l932-Run
less than rs miles beautiful Duco finish;
new-car guarantee; front bumper. Can be
payment. balance i2 months. Your truck
in trade. Owens Motor Co, 6323 Ga. ave.
CHEVROLET LIGHT DELIVERY, 1881 panel
body; less than $500 miles: looks and runs
like brand-new Job; no lettering; beauti
full blue Duco finish. Can sell at a saving
Of nearly $l75 Small down payment, bal
ance IN IL months. Your present truclA in
CHEVROLET I1a-TON TRUCK, ls2s-Chev-
rolet closed cab. platform body; two nearly
new tires. 1871" wheel base. This Job ready
to 90 out and perform real work $3.50.
Only $85 down, balance easy. Your truck in
trade. Owens Motor Co. 1923 Ga. ave.
FORD 1929 PANEL DELIVERY = Recondi-
toned throughout; new tires; good appear
ance; fully guaranteed: easy terms; special.
S2lg. triangle Motor Co, N. Y. ave. NV.
FORD PANEL BODY DELIVERY, is2s-Very
good; nice body; Sl35. Met. 1865. 42e sth
st n
Evening star., 1932-05-03

199g99t1I21t9LJl-t-l l-t-ll-1t-il-l09L9czegEJc1E
WHY PAY MORE?
THE DETROIT.
14IO Meridian Pl. NV.
No 22-3 rooms and bath. .. $500
THE DE SOTO,
1900 Mass. Ave. NV.
No. SIS rooms and bath. ...... $3.50
THE LAMONT. 1927 Lamont st. NV.
No. 2l-5 rooms and bath. 80. $1,000
THE CALIFORNIA.
1775 California 81. NV.
No. 3-5 rooms and bath. $50. 90
THE SORRENTO. 2233 18th st. NV.
No. 2+5 rooms and bath. $3.50
THE BIRMINGHAM,
261I Adams Mill Rd.
No. 35-j rooms and bath. .36750
THE CARLETON. I74I Lanier PI. NV,
NO. Is rooms and bath. s42- 50
No. 34-4 rooms and bath. .... 5000
THE CLIFFBOURNE.
1855 Calvert st. NV.
No. 32-5 rooms and bath. 5000
THE INGLESIDE,
1851 Lamont st. NV.
No. 15-4 rooms and bath. S57 so
THE ST. PAUL. 1922 18th st. NV.
NO. Is rooms and bath. $4,000
THE ROCHESTER.
1893 Meridian Pi NV.
No. "a rooms and bath. 80. ISL. 90
THE PARKER.
5000 18th st. NV.
No. 402-6 rooms and bath s875 50
You win find by comparison that
the above rents are unusually low.
this being largely due to the fact
that you rent direct from the owners
The wise apartment house hunter To-
Gates now and not in the Fall when
there Is always a scarcity Of desir-
able apartments. AS special IN
ducement the above apts may be
leased for any period desired and
rent will be effective May Is. Pos
session Immediately. but no reduc-
tiops Inspection may be made at
any time by applying to the janttors
CHAS. e. TRIBBY's SONS,
S14 District National Bank Building.
Phone District 4778.
Evening star., 1932-05-03
WANTED-AUTOMOBILEs.

LIGHT CAR. late model; must be cheap for
cash; no dealers. Adams 1892 after p.m.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED for our sale
by auction on Wednesday or Saturday, 10
WeschlerS, 9l5 st. NV. National
1881. Quick. satisfactory method.
FOR PERSONAL USE, from owner; no deal
ers: will pay cash; 1880 1881 Chevrolet
sedan. reasonably priced. Georgia 2Q1n-J- Sc
Evening star., 1932-05-03
WANTED-ROOMS.
WANTED-RoOMS AND BOARD.

REFINED. SETTLED MAN wants cool room
with light housekeeping PRIVILEGES, 81 weekly.
Address Box 347-Z, Star office.
Evening star., 1932-05-03
RENT-GARAGES

GARAGE-Is2o EYE ST NV
Entrances on 18th and H sts, on 20-foot
lighted alley.
GARAGE FOR RENT-s4OO PER MONTH
73l Rock Greek Church Rd.
Phone Adams 343l. a.
Evening star., 1932-05-03
ROOMS-FURNISHED.

(COnttnued.l
5sbs5 10 ard 5eT
bath; private entrance; adults; reasonable
l4lS NJ ST. NV, inquire Apt. s-Front room
twin beds. Ink, $40; first floor, large room
suitable for or 3. running water, Ink, $50
month.
1924 18th ST. NV. Unusually attractive
room, private bath, instantaneous hot water;
BEAUTIFUL outlook; private family. -
1888 Q-Deliehtful. clean. airy. so. fr liv.- bed
rm. a windows. fur. mahog; for or re-
fined adults; next bath; contin. n. W refs.
OFF 18th ON MADISON-In det private
porch. Ga. 2611.
$500. 10th ST. N.w--Unusually large. cool
attractfvely furnished; extension phone;
gentlemen only.
1884 COLUMBIA RD-Front basement bed
owners home; Q car lines. Adams 1923.
1446 SPRING RD. N.W.-Attractive front
bed room: adult. private home: car and
6usses: unlimited phone. Adams 0601.
NEAR CAPITOL, and Library-Large; bright
ure. Phi. Lin. l0i0, or apply 623 Nd. ave. ne.
llo2 14th ST NV Apt. .2-Comfortably
private family. Nat. s6s3. 3
MOST attractive, 2nd-fioor. single, double;
sH,st sS1s bone adults ears, buses. ca pm
newly furnished; rooms. 500 Sio wk,: also
monthly rates; breakfast la carte; home
comforts, hotel convenienees ideal suite for
or at $3.50 each person references.
Potomac 1893
2o43 PARK RD.-Large. quiet. well furnished;
End floor; semt-private bath; porch; gentle
men $l8. Adams 0e6l. 80
1922 NW-Clean, attractive Ink rooms;
alcove kitchenette. running water: every
thing furnished: use parlors; $3.50 wkly.
1895 18th ST NV light housekeeping
rooms 3rd floor ss8 week; front rooms,
1st floor. SO so week; nicely furn.; gas. elec.
included. Pot. 04l7.
THE GRALYN.
I745 N st. NV. tnear Conn. ave)-Aris-
tocratic mansion in exclusive section opened
to guests; redecorated and newly furnished;
all outside rooms; IS weekly up. 8
Evening star., 1932-05-03
SALE--AUTO TRUCKS.

CHEVROLET '27 TON TRUCK. panel body,
$50. Georgia 49l7.
FORD LIGHT DELIVERY. panel body; new
tires. new Duco finish; motor quiet and
powerful; no lettering. very good buy at
$780, Small down payment. balance easy.
Your car in trade. owens Motor Co., 1928
Ga ave.
Evening star., 1932-05-03

BY YOUNG BUSINESS WOMAN. in small
refined American Jewish home, vicinity 10th
or 18th and Columbia rd.; reasonable Ad-
dress Box 34Q-Z. Star Office.
Evening star., 1932-05-03
WFEK-ENp BARGAfN SALE

PARTS-PARTS
for all cars and trucks. Used cars and
trucks for sale. Open SUNDAYS, Robert Her
sons Auto Excnange, 72 Fla ave. ne.
953-e5e Fla. ave. NV. North l04O8.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-14
ARGUMENTS ARE. STARTED AGAIN ON P PROHIBITION
Tax Reduction League Says Hoover Will Sign
 Beer Measure

WASHINGTON, Nov IA. - The Prohibition argument foamed again here with the Methodist Board of Temperance statement that the Roosevelt victory is in mo sense a wet victory" coupled with the assertion that churches would Ire new the fight against liquor and Congressman voting wet would be held responsible and their careers be adjudged by the consequences of their votes"
 Officials of the Federal Dispen- sary Tax Pr duction League said: We are med by three offic- ials close rresident Hoover that he will sign beer bill if it comes before him"
 Another organization spokesman said a one cent tax on glass of beer will start a flow into the Treasury of $600000 daily and a 2-cent tax will bring half a bil- lion dollars in revenue annually.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-14
6. 0. P. MUST RECENERATE
 OR PASS OUT
|Dr. Butler Sounds Warning Discusses Liberal
 Party

NEW YORK, Nov. 14.-Dr. Nich- olaS Murray Butler, President of Columbia University, says that un- less the Republican Party is re- organized under a constructive and courageous leadership, it will soon pass out of existence and be re- placed by truly Liberal Party.
 Dr. Butler outlined program which he said a ''regenerated Re- publican Party or if necessary, a rev Liberal Party must adopt. Budgets must be balanced. tariff walls torn down, quotas removed and inter-governmental war debts readjusted in a spirit of agreement at Lausanne signed July last. in order that the burden which these war debts now impose may be lift ed from the back of the Ameri- can people"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-14
CAPoNE'S GANG PLANS CONTROL
 OF BEER TRADE
Already Have Options on Breweries- -Bartend-
 CTS Organized

CHICAGO, Ill, Nov. 14.-Reports are current that the members of "Scarface" Al Capone's gang are planning an attempt to control the legal beer business in Chicago when beer is legalized.
 The Chicago Herald and Exam finer says today it has learned that the gangsters hold options on two breweries and are negotiating for more plants.
 The newspaper says muscle men are intimidating speakeasy pro- prietors and forming Bartenders' Union, warning all concerned they must stand by the hoodlums or take the consequences.
 Mayor Cermak is quoted as say ing he has heard of similar re- ports and indicated that officials are preparing to deal with the situation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-14
GO M M U MIST
 IS GOVERNOR
 IN ONE STATE
More Returns Tabulated
 for Senators and Rep rcsentatfves

Results of election of Governors Senators and Representatives con- tinue to be received by The Empire from the Associated Press as com plete returns are tabulated The following are results announced since last Saturday:
 Governors
 In Wyoming Merton Willer, Communist, elected for the re- mainder of the term of the late Frank E. Emerson, expiring Janu- ary, 1885. His opponents were Leslie A. Miller, Democrat, and Harry R. Weston, Republican.
 In Iowa-Clyde L. Herring, Demo- crat. He had six opponents in- cluding a Republican, Independent, Socialist, Farmer Labor, Prohibi- tionist and Communist.
 In Kansas-Alfred M. Landon, Republican. He was opposed by a Democrat, Socialist and Independ- ent.
 Senators
 Tn North Dakota-Gerald P. Nye, Republican, reelected.
 Representatives
 In Iowa = Fifth District, Lloyd Thurston, Republican, reelected; i; Ninth District, Guy M. Gillette, Democrat.
 In Illinois-Second District, Vic- tor L. Schlaeger, Democrat.
 In Michigan-Fifteenth District, John D. Dingell, Democrat.
 In Wisconsin-Second District, c. w. Henry, Democrat.
 In Minnesota-At large, Ernest Lundeen, Farmer-Labor; Theodore Christensen, Republican; Magnus Johnson, Farmer Labor; Paul J. Kvale, reelected, Farmer Labor Henry Arens, Farmer-Labor. Four others of the nine to be elected are not decided until November 24 In Montana-First District, Jos eph P. Monaghan, Democrat.
 In Delaware Wilbur Adams Democrat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-14
BEER QUESTION
 IS BROUGHT UP
 IN WASHINCT
Lifting Legal Beer to Lips Is Far Off, Says
 Anti-Saloonlst
INJUNCTION TO BE
 SOUGHT, HIGH COURT
Claim Made that Drys Will Not Quit, Only Start
 ed to Fight

SEATTLE, NOV 14.-Residents of the Ssate of Washington will not ouench their thirst with legal beer for some time, if ever, said B. H. Hicks, State Superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League.
 Hicks said the Drys do not know the meaning of the word quit ana have only started to fight.
 The State Dry Law was repealed at the General Election held last Tuesday.
 Injunction Proceedings
 Hicks further said that If the Lame Duck Congress, meeting In December, modifies the Volstead AZ, to permit four per cent beer, some national dky organization will undoubtedly bring injunction proceedings in the Supreme Court to block the move on the grounds that such a beverage Is inconsiss- ent with the Eighteenth Amend ment, because four per cent. peer is intoxicating, in fact.
 Supreme Court Rulings
 Hicks said the Supreme Court has consistently held beer was in- toxicating and it is not necessary even to prove the alcoholic con-  tent.
 Washington is not likely to see open beer parlors or wine ana beer for sale to the public for a lcng time yet. It will be neces- sarv to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment first and the Drys will do some effective work preventing that" said Hicks. 'It will take at least two years to repeal the Eigh- teenbh Amendment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-14
HOPS, BARLEY GIVEN BOOST
 ALONG COAST
Demand from Brewer Improves Oregon and
 Washington Markets

SAN FRANCISCO, Gal, Nov. IA. The demand from brewers has strengthened the hop and barley markets on the Pacific coast, ac- cordin2. to a report of Federal Market Officer Frank Lyons.
 The report shows hops are now at the best prices of the season.
 "The demand is very active from domestic buyers. Foreign inter ests are also making fairly liberal rurchases, Lyons reports. The Ore con and Washington markets are more active than those of Cali fornia. with trading in the latter state largely restricted to growers holding tendencies
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-14
EXTENSION OF FORUM
 IS SUGGESTED
Report Is Made by Group of Economists and
 Public Leaders

NEW YORK, Nov. 14-Exten- sion of the moratorium of Inter- national debt payments and re- consideration and readjustment of the inter-governmental debt-fund- ing agreements" is urged in re- port by committee for consid- eration of inter governmental debts headed by Alfred Sloan, head of the General Motors Corporation.
 The report is drawn by a group of outstanding economists and en- dorsed by 51 business, farm and labor leaders including Alfred E. Smith, Nicholas Murray Butler, President of Columbia University; George w. Wickersham, former Att torney General of the United States and James A. Cox, former Governor of Ohio.
 Reasonable Agreement
 A reasonable readjuStment of er-governmental debts. the re- port says, promises far greater ma- terial benefits to the American people than the direct income which would be received if the payments ere to be made in full. pointing <<u-4,x,,ol <x. naro r,xr<
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-14
Is Politics Improping or No 5?
 32Campaign Has Good Points
By BYRON PRICE

At the end of every national campaign, serious-minded persons are apt to get asking themselves whether politics is getting worse o1 better. Well, what about 1932P
 Viewing the case now, while the anirnosities of battle still finger, a sood many commentators are in- clined to be pessirnistic. They are appalled, at the great quantities of slush and bunk dished out to the voter, and at the free and easy way in which charges of dem- agogy and unfair tactics and even plain lying have been handed about in the final weeks of the campaign.
 They are unanimous in their conclusion that some of the mater ials which have gone into the fabric of 1892 politics never will be source of pride in years to come, either to the respective parties which sponsored them. or to the American people.
 But those who are inclined to be worried and discouraged at the current level of politics may mod fly their verdict somewhat when they have cooled off and remem- bered the past. Much that has been said this year was cribbed directly from the textbooks of oth- CT campaigns. AS bad, and in some instances worse, appears to have happened more than once before.
 And the optimists can find en- couragement in the fact that, with all it's faults, the present political year has contributed a few things, at least, to the brighter side of na- tlonal life.