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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-12

s. A man, an umbrella and t5 caused two women to fight, to lose 4heir positions and to be arraigned n police court this morning on the xharge of breach of the peace. A Suspended sentence disposed of the Aase of Eleanor Mockus, 37. of <south Main street, the alleged ag- 1<ressor in the fight. Mary Baraus- Has was the complaining witness.
 Al The triangle of. causes was to fhe effect that the two women had 3een friends for some lime and cad exchanged presents either at <thristmas time or at party. And 1hen tho man came along to test upeir friendship. Both apparently Were. acquainted with the chap, hut when one addressed him as ftsweetheart" 1t caused the other to 5,ecofne peeved. Matters came to Il crisis whom the two women Haged a battle in their department at Scovills. There was hair pull jng match and the complaining switness had her eye-glasses
 wrecked in the affair. Both wo- 1hens according to reports, were Himff1arIIy discharged. A warrant Mas later obtained for the alleged agRressor and the two former friends glared at each other during tho hearing this morning.
 ss Judge T. V. Meyer, who presid- ad, expressed tho opinion that the defendant went bit too far In
 provoking the fight, but also cx- 9,ressed the opinion that both had Undoubtedly been punished for their lack of discretion.
 ss 4 Suspended jail sentence of 30 days was handed to Gus Daundis,
 90. of t5f Alien street, who was arrested last evening on the tcchni- tai charge of vagrancy. The police f,Jaimed that he was panhandling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-12

Why?
 For a week, T. United Press wri- ter has been on the trail of the answer to that question. The quest has led through bulky municipal records, through interviews with officials, through conferences with bankers, through talks with be- wildered school mn'ms and slow speaking policemen, fathers or large families.
 "Its the taxes" explained a school teacher. graduate of the University of Illinois. Tho city cannot collect taxes and there is no money to pay us"
 Tt was because of the greed of them that sat in the saddle before as should never have been there" " said a ruddy-chcekod, gray haired traffic policeman.
 There are many reasons. Per haps there has been executive mis- management, waste. incffclehcy. It is hard 10 any," continued n banker. se
 And there the problem reats; with $40. 70, 100000 of asBessed valuation, with $20o, 900 ,0o 0, ,000 Of tangible wealth, Chicago is peDni- less.
 Mayor Anton J. Ccrmnk predicts "annrchy". "mnrtiaI law" chaos unless relief ts immediate.
 The special session of the state legislature, convened to solve Chi cago's money problem. divides Into Chicago and "downstnte" groups. Unless county legislators agree to the state income tax that the downstaters want. 1t looks dark for Chicago relief bills. .,,. ,.S...,. Meantime misery relgns In Chi- cago. Here arc listed actual cases; Initials stand for names of those whose pride survives diversity; cation records.
 Mrs J. F. is nn elderly eighth grade teacher, eligible to retire In four years. Her husband has been m invalid for five years. Mrs B. has paid off half of $6,000 she owed on their home when salary checks stopped. She borrowed money from a loan office, at 42 per cent, to meet the payments. Later she had to borrow from two other loan sharks. Now she owes nll throe. All the money shc hns IA $3. She probably will lose her home
 Mrs A. l.. K a widow. Her hus- band died Of tubcrculosis. leaving her three children to support. The youngest is two months old. She has 10 care for a niece. who is ilI. sho has kept on teaching but sha has had to accept charity to feed and clotho her children.
 Mrs s. M. a high school teacher
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-12
Mildred Dilling
 on the Classics
Famous Harpist Will Alp. pear Here in Concert
 on January 20

"i like to play from the classics" Mildred Dilling, the noted harpist, who will appear in this city on January 20 ht Buckingham hall told the Interviewer recently. We were sitting in the New York studio of the harpist In which an old world atmosphere of culture prevails Vases of graceful design. prints. paintings of unusual appeal, m aquatlnt, candlesticks. all going to make up the background for Miss billing and her harp-they seemed Inseparable. The wide triple win dow afforded q view of the New York skyline with fanciful beauty to which all the ages seemed 10 have contributed.
 Bach glves the greatest pleasure 10 the performer perhaps" MiSs DillInK continued, smiling quietly over our interest in the studio and the impression it leaves with one.
 "The music of the French Cla- veclnistB is particularly adapted to the harp ns 1t can give the timbre of those forerunners of the plano more closely than can any modern instrument" Mss billing informed uB.
 Tne modern FFeHcH WIlteT, iH- ciuding DebuBsy, Hnyef and others have written lovely things for the harp. But no one has written quite 40 effectively for the harp. perhaps, as ITenriette Renie," MIss Dllling concluded thoughtfully.
 Featured with Mss Dllling will be Miss Ethel Fox. soprano. Mss Fox is the daughter of James Fox, for years director of tho gcenlc de- pnrtmcnt of the Metropolitan opera houBe. The singers rcpcrtory con sists Of sixteen roles which she sings in French and Italian; her concert rcpertory includes songs In four languages. Rhe has also sung successfully 4n oratorlo. including appearances with the Mendelssho on choir Of Pittsburg and at the Wor- cester. Mass festival.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-12
lSPOOkiiart Angry

Washington, Jan 12-UP)--A congregational investigation of al- lcgcdly wet propaganda in news papers was suggested in the senate by Senator Brookhart, repn. Ta.
 He said everyone had noticed recently tho "outlandish and un- reasonable wet propaganda in the press," and said he had just learned this had followed the re- fusal of the Anti-Boloon League and other prohibition groups to advertise in the newspapers.
 "All the press asaocintlOns are In it alike" Brookhart continued. Tt is time for them to look Into this situation of disgusting public fly and to clear themseIven. It may be time for m investigation of this matter by congress-.
 Questioned later by the United Press. Brookhart declined t0 give specific details of his charge.
 "f will say. however. that the United Press has always treated me fine and fairly and that 1 have no charges which specifically in- y0lve the United Press" Brook hart said. rho trouble is that the newspapers print too much wet propaganda and magnify incidents out of all proportion to their im- portance with big hendiiDss.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-12
Miss Rose Clarkin
 Is Appointed
(Continued on Page D.

New York was the democratic presidential candidate. Miss CInrkin wns very active. She was chair- man of the new voters committee of this district and personally vis- tied various clubs in an effort to get new voters registered. Wa. terbury well remembers tho over whelming number of new voters who were sworn in for the 1928 election in this city and vlcinlnty.
 Miss Clarkln also spoke nt vari- ous rallies during the Smith cam paign in behalf of tho New York state chief executive. She tx prom inent in local societies, aside from her political affiliations. also. and is mi active church worker.
 Personal Tax Collector St0kcB stated to-day that he feels that the selection of Miss CIarkin as his ns- slstnnt was q very good one in view of the ability Of the appointcc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-12
Factory Fires Battling Amazons;
 Court Lenient
eanor Moctns and Mary Barauskas Tell Ii to the Judge Who Figures They Have Been Punished SuficientIy-And It All Started Over Man, an Umbrella, and Poor Little Five Dollar Bill

around Exchange place, making appeals for financial assistance, by stopping persons and presenting them with written requests for help. When taken to headquarters he continued to carry on the de- ception until Patroiman John Shea recognized him and passed q remark about him. Daunais forgot his role and his loss of hearing and speech and made q quick come back. It resulted in his arrest. The court disposed of the case with q warning.
 The case of William Keller, 40, of 45 Howard street, was contin- ucd until January 2sth. He is charged with breach Of the peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-12
Witness Slaps
 Scott Mcbride
(Continued from Page 1.)

for students than the stronger drinks which they said were not popular on the campus.
 Clancy urged tho Canadian sys' tenn of government liquor distri- button rather thnn tho beer bill.
 "Don't lcgirlatn four per cent beer" he said, that is just near beer"
 Clancy contraSied crime condi- tlOna In Detroit and on the Can ndinn side of tho border. saying th0t practically every gunbinn In Detroit got his start running li- Guor"
 "The attitude in Canada is like that of Great Britain where the Prince Of Wales considers it q great compliment 0t have the Op- pOrtunity 10 open Il brewery"
 He said Canadians treat "thsir
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-12
WOMEN STAGE STORMY FIGHT OVER SWEETIE
Assault Case Brings Discharge Hayes Reluctant to Testify Against Alleged
 Assailant

An early Sunday morning scuffle on East Main street resulted in Patrick Hayes of Wood street be- ing taken to St Mary's hospital for repairs or treatment and in the arrest of Mauei Ayes, 3s, of l21 Baldwin street on the charge of assault. A blackjack was ex- hibited in court as the weapon used fin the encounter. Hayes sported big white patch on the side of his head.
 Following a hearing in which 1t was very evident that the witnesses for the state were reluctant to of- fer any discriminating testimony. Alves was discharged.
 The argument took place at the corner of East Main and North Elm streets. It was staged at the unreasonable hour of 2:4b o'clock. When Patrolmnn Michael Bolton arrived on the scene Hayes was bleeding from the wound in his head. He claimed that Alves had "blackjacked" him. officer Bolton searched the accused at the time. but failed to find any weapon on him. Sergeant Patrick Hillborg ordered Hayes, Alves and four companions to police headquarters for n quizz. A search of the auto mobile in which the principals and spectators had been riding about in revealed the presence of the black jack.
 To-day, Hayes was not sure that Alves struck him. He knew that he was hit and had evidence to prove it. but notwithstanding cross exa imitation by Prosecuting Atotrnoy Emil Hummcl he refused to duplicate Alves. He also denied that he had made q direct nc- cusation Of AIves to officer Bolton.
 Aives admitetd being q mem Der of the party. but denied that he assaulted Hayes. He was dis charged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-12
The Republican
 Women's Club
Will Hold Annual Meeting
 and Election on Feb 8

z Mrs Caroline l.. Wells, widow of the late Alderman Edward Wells, will be reelected president of the women's Republican club at the annual meeting of the organization on sF'ebruary. eth. according to re ports current to-day. Plans for the annual election were discussed last night at arneeting of the club in party headquarters.
 ', "A series of card parties is to De conducted during the remainder of the winter and in the spring, U was announced at last nights meeting .sst~ @t4.9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-12
NOTICE

Notice Is hereby siysn to slI ibe creditors and customers of the Home Upbolatsrlng 4 rurni.gr: Company of Waterbury. Conn. thai sffse!iys January. isss: Jac2b I,,s drawn as A partner from said busi' nsha, and thnt ff0m that day on Dc Will not bs responsible for sBy ob- llaatien which may be incurred by Haid business.
 Signed - ...,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-12
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Jan 12-WP)-Tbe weather forecast for tonight and Wednesday:
 Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine. MassacS usetts, Rhode Island and Connee,cut: Cloudy and warmer to- night and Wednesday with rain be- ginning late tonight or Wednes- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-12
One Half Of School
 Teachers Hungry
(COntinued from Page 1)

supported her mother and father and contributed to support of her unem ployed brothers family of five. Her savings were lost in q bank failure. Her father died. Ills illness and funeral took all that could be borrowed.
 A woman truant officer tried tO keep up her home but found 1t impossible because three tenant families were penniless. "I have three families who owe two years rent" she said. Now the coal dealer threatens to sue me for his bill.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-12
Sister Superior Writes

The Sister Superior of St Vincent de Paul Institute, Tarrytown, N Y,. writes: You may use our endorse ment for the benefit of others. We have been using Father Johns Medicine for thirty years, and recommend 1t as a great medicine for coughs and colds. (Signed) sistcr Superior St Vincent dc Paul Institute.
 Used by over .1s4 hospitals and Institutions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-12

were the date for the ceie- bration of Easter and the proper tonsure for monks--the Irish had the custom of shaving the head from ear to ear, as we see an Evangelist represented in the Book of Durrow. Such trivial questions only masked the great issue. whether Rome or Armagh was 10 be the religious center of Europe. Rome of course conquered: yet not without hard struggle, and 1t was centuries before the Celtic Church was entirely humbled."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-12

Crews of fishing vessels off the coast of Scotland have had the best herring season since the World war. some crews Rr0asiDg between stb,- 900 and g20.g00 for less thnn three months work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-12

As q protest against reductions of pay at the Manchester, England, post office, employees started "Go Slow" movement, resulting in the suspension of two men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-12
EXPERIMENTATION

Washington. Jan 12--UP) High est temperatures yesterday and given out by the United States weather bureau to-day as follows:
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24

Only 8 candidates will appear on
the ballots to be voted on by citizens
of Rowan county in the democratic
second primary, Saturday, July 2, E.
C. Gregory, chairman of the Rowan
county election board, announced rec
emily.
In Rowan county two candidates
will appear on the ticket seeking nom
nation to the state legislature. Six
names will appear on the state ballot.
The reduction in the number of
names will greatly facilitate the
counting of the ballots and the results
should be known before midnight.
The names of the candidates and
the offices to which they aspire are
as follows:
STATE TICKET
For United States Senator:
Cameron Morrison.
Robert R. Reynolds.
For Governor:
]. c. B. Ehringhaus.
Richard T. Fountain.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24
Bob Reynolds
At Spencer Shops
Next Thursday

Bob Reynolds, high man in the race
for the United States senate, will meet
with his friends and Supporters at the
Spencer shops Thursday, June 3oth, at
II o'clock noon, according to a tele-
gram received Thursday by C. P. Bar
ringer, Reynolds county campaign
manager, from David L. Strain, in
charge of the Asheville headquarters
of the Reynolds campaign.
A short, informal speech is sched-
uled. This engagement comes on the
eve Of the second primary, July 2.
Reynolds, in the June 18th primary,
led Cameron Morrison, incumbent, ap-
prcximately $4,000 votes. Morrison
several weeks ago called for a second
primary.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24
The Question OF Liquor
Is Not One OfReteaI Or
R~esubmissiom, But One
Of Enforcement, They
Say.
BELIEVE NO GOOD
CAN BE
BY M
The Stand On Prohibition
Question Gathered By
The Watcbmam From
The Salisbury Ministers.

The ministers of Salisbury are OPP
posed to the repeal of the 18th amend
ment or resubmission of the prohibi-
ton question to a vote of the people.
This fact was brought to light by a
survey made by a representative of
The Watchman this week.
In each instance, the minister who
was asked relative Co his position on
prohibition, stared thzf nc was ii IA
o of enforcement of the present law
and opposed to repeal or resubmission.
Following is a list of opinions or
statements obtained from ministers
who were reached by The Waterman:
REV. G. L. KERR, pastor of the
Associate Reformed Presbyterian
church,: "The question before this
country is not of repeal or of re-
submission, these are but names to turn
us from our war on King Alcohol.
The question before this country is
one of the enforcement Of the law. We
know our duty, it is a question of the
moral courage to do our duty. There
are some who should be calling atten-
ton to the fact that it is a question as
to whether or not a democracy can
survive.
Being a minister of the gospel am
dedicated to the cause of proclaiming
the truth of Gods Word, and the
Word of God very definitely pro-
claims the curse of God against the Ii
quor traffic. I heartily support efforts
to annihilate this traffic. Nothing can
turn me from this course, neither the
declaration of any individual, regard
less of what office he may hold, or to
what office he may aspire, nor the
proclamation of any platform of any
body of men by whatever name they
(PLease turn to back bage)
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24
GOOD
. ORNING

LIFE
Life is like a-deck.of cards
When you're in love, it's hearts;
When you're engaged, it's diamonds;
When you're married, it's clubs,
And when you're dead, it's spades.
ALFRED Nelson.
"Haw! Haw! Haw!" howled the
judge, who had a sense of humor, just
before delivering a death sentence,
you'll die when you hear this one"
Sunday School Teacher: Who was
the mother of Moses?
Little Mary: Pharoah's daughter.
Sunday School Teacher: But she on
ly found him in the bull-rushes.
Little Mary: That was her story.
Love is like a poker game-it takes
a pair to open-she gets a flush, he
shows diamonds, and it ends with a
full house.
l.: My father is a brickmason and
he lays six hundred bricks a day.
2: That's nothing, my father is an
ice-man and he-weff, I'll be seeing
you.
$50 that's a lap dog?"
Eyes. Fido, come over and lap the
lady,"
She was only a fireman's daughter,
and her father put out her fires every
night.
my, I'm tired" quoth Eve, after
taking a swim in the nude. II wish
there wa somebody here to re-leave
me-"
If you're caught red-handed, be
nonchalant-tell 'em it's mercuro-
chrome.
Man criticizes woman for her ex-
travagance, but she never wastes two
dollars worth of shotgun shells iii or
der to get a t%wenty-cent rabbit
Louisville Times.
"What is the shortest bedtime story
in the world?"
"No."
John: "Can l take you out tonight?"
She (haughtily) II wouldn't go out
with a baby"
John: "I'm sorry, I didn't under
stand"
A bachelor is a man who has
any children to speak of.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24
Fountain Will
Speak Here On
Monday, June u

R. T. Fountain, candidate for gov
ernor of North Carolina in the second
primary July 2, will speak in the
courthouse Monday night, June 18th,
at 8 o'clock.
Mr.. Fountain was second high man
in the June 4th primary. ]. c. B. En-
ringhaus, of Elizabeth City, lead Mr..
Fountain by approximately $4,000
votes.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24

Majority In Favor
OfThe Present Law

KILLED IN auto WRECK
Jack Weaton, y, was instantly kill
cd at Leaksville last week when his
car left the road at a railroad crossing.
turned over several times and mangled
his body badly.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24

1872, and published BY the late Bur
ton CSaige.
The present publishers purchased
The Waterman in July, 1881, and this
marks the anniversary Of their first
year of ownership.
THE CENTURY EDITION will
carry many pages of historical data of
Salisbury, Rowan county, and also a
comprehensive sketch of the history
of The Waterman and interesting
facts relative to its editors of the past
and its policies.
In the life and history of The
Waterman is embodied the life and
history of Salisbury and Rowan coun-
ty. The Waterman is the oldest news
paper published in the state and much
of the romance and glamour of those
earlier pioneer days go along with it.
The publishers of The Waterman
will welcome contributions to the
CENTURY EDITION. We are espe-
cially interested in obtaining histori-
cal events-some that have been. re-
corded and some that are still unre-
corded-for this issue. 1t will also be
appreciated if the material and copy
for this edition is submitted several
weeks in advance to enable The Watch
man time to edit, set up and arrange
it for publication.
Many features are being arranged
for the CENTURY EDITION. This
special edition will sell for 50 cents
per copy. Subscribers will receive their
copies without additional cost.
Special service has been arranged
for. our advertisers. In addition to the
many historical facts in the GEN.
TURY EDITION a special section of
local advertising will be carried. 1t is
that our many advertisers in
Salisbury and Rowan county will avail
of this opportunity to have
their copy appear in Ibis edition. Spe-
cial mats and every accommodation
will be provided for advertisers at no
increase in advertising rates.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24
UNFAIR FREIGHT RATES

Citing higher freight rates between
Carolina cities and Virginia cities than
between middle western cities and Vir-
ginia cities, the state corporation COM
mission has filed a brief with the u.
S. interstate commerce commission
asking a general revision in southern
rates.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24
HUNT HOLDUP KILLERS

Intensive police search is underway
near Sanford for three negro holdup
men who killed Thomas Beal, 81, a
customer, and dangerously wounded
Nordon H. Perry, So, manager of a
store at Cumnock village. The robbers
ran without securing any money, when
Perry gave the alarm. Two suspects
are held.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24
New champion

Jack Sharkey is the new heavy
weight champion of the world by viz
tue of a decision rendered we Max
Schmeling, German heavyweight,
Tuesday night, in New York. The
fight went the full route of IS rounds.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24
BOY DIES IN

Hitching a bicycle ride on the rear
of a truck, Clinton Lincoln, 16, of
Morehead City, was killed, when his
wheel struck a rough place and he was
thrown against the curbing.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24
KILLS SELF IN CAR

Francis Ferguson, 80, Siler City,
killed himself with a pistol shot while
sitting in his car on route 80, five
miles east Of the city.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24
Seeks One-third
Cut In Arms

President Hoover, in a statement is
sued Wednesday, asked the world for a
one-third reduction in arms as a means
of furthering economic recovery.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24
Rowan County
Ticket To List
8 Candidates

For Commissioner of Labor:
C. E. Mitchell.
A. L. Fletcher.
COUNTY TICKET
For State Legislature:
J. w. Bean.
George Uzzell.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24
KILLED BY

Lightning struck the barn Of Thorn
as W. Jones, Al, Beaufort county
farmer, Saturday, and killed him as he
stood in shelter from the storm.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24
Marks Tooth Anniversary
Of The Oldest Newspaper
Published In N. Carolina

$1,000 STOLEN IN TRUNK
Burglars entered the home of John
Iurnage, Greene county man, and re-
moved a trunk containing over $1,000
in gold and bills. Several persons were
sleeping in the house.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24
MEETING

The N. c. Building and Loan league
opened a three-day convention at
Wrightsville Beach, Tuesday, with A.
P. Harris, Albemarle, president, and
Philip Leiber, Shreveport, La, vice
president of the national organization,
the chief speaker.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-06-24
$4,000 |

An early fire at Clinton wiped out
a general store and a tire shop, caus-
ing $4,000 damage. Origin of the
flames is not known.