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Evening star., 1932-09-11
Willing to Talk 1t Over.

The encouraging thing about the
proposed conference between representa-
tives OF the street car companies, the
bus lines, the peoples counsel and
the Public Utilities Commission is the
friendly spirit in which Mr.. Keech
proposed the meeting and the equally
friendly spirit in which the Capital
Traction Co., the first to reply, has
accepted the invitation. No one should
regard the meeting as promising a
magic solution for the many difficulties
that beset the city's transportation
system. Common sense acknowledges
In advance that If the corporations
believed fare-cutting plan or a zone
plan or other such expedients would
yield enough additional passengers to
bolster declining revenues, permission
TO put the scheme into effect not only
would have been requested-the corpora
tions would be fighting for It,
But there is such a thing as displaying
O negative state Of mind toward such
proposals and vetoing the suggestion as
worthless in advance. The five-cent
fare proposal might be dismissed with
the simple yet obvious statement that
the companies must haul at least two
passengers where they now haul one,
and garner others in addition before
1t can be made to yield revenue. They
might contend that the people of Wash
angton would resent the inconvenience
Of zone system, and that they would
rNther ride In cheap taxicabs than be
asked to travel part way down town by
bus and finish the trip by transferring
TO street car; that riding habits" are
never changed without a hubbub and
tc-do that takes the form Of indignant
protest by the patrons. The car COM
panies can also say that with wages
OF trainmen and bus operators compris-
Ing about 40 per cent Of operating ex-
pense, and with the wage scale, fixed
BY agreement, about 100 per cent higher
than In 1915, the fare structure sup
porting the wages cannot be sliced In
half and wages remain the same.
The Public Utilities Commission and
sae peoples counsel, of, course, know
these things, and the public is generally
familiar with them. But it Is to be
hoped and assumed that discussion
Of possible methods Of attracting more
passengers and helping the transporta-
tion companies in behalf of the COM
munity will not end with an array of
facts as to why certain things cannot
be done. The spirit OF the meeting
should be frank discussion Of what can
be done, and not demonstration Of
the things that cannot be done.
In his letter to Mr.. Keech, President
Hanna Of the Capital Traction Com
pany notes that I'VE have considered
the possibility Of establishing lower
rates for short-haul riders, as well as
other schemes for making our service
more attractive, very carefully for the
last several years and are quite aware
OF the desirability Of making some such
trial, II It can be done without undue
risk Of further loss in revenue"
That, 1t Is believed, Is the proper
attitude for the companies to take and
one that promises cooperation from
the community.
Evening star., 1932-09-11

Revelations Of mishandled funds still
cause sad surprises in spite Of the as
surances not SO very many years ago.
The inventor Of the cash register told
the world he had perfected method Of
insuring complete honesty. Even the
robot has not attained entire efiiciency
Evening star., 1932-09-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHr1.ANDER JOHNSON.
Objects Of Solicitude.

Objects Of Solicitude.
Reflect, oh, fellow citizen,
Companion in life's toll,
Upon the patriotic men
Who all our foes would foil.
Their speeches Of tremendous size,
Their trips by land and sea
Oh, pause, good friend, and realize
They're all for you and me!
They twist the tariff schedules round
They next investigate.
They labor with zeal profound
Where people legislate.
They gather funds for campaign
And give us music free
Oh, cynic, how can you complain?
It's all for you and me!
So let me eat my modest fare
And be rejoiced to find
So many who will lift each care
From my reluctant mind.
They'll do the thinking for the Land.
What'er the theme may be,
What sacrifice could be more grandl
It's all for you and me!
Evening star., 1932-09-11

Assurance Is given that taxes will be
appreciably higher. The public de-
cfines to become greatly excited. Every
individual regards himself as so reduced
In circumstances that the heavy de-
mands will fall on his fellow citizens
Thus the game known as passing the
buck" extends its popularity into the
most obscure circles.
Evening star., 1932-09-11

It has always been insisted that as
Maine goes the country will go. In
spite Of this early signal, the Literary
Digest makes preparations for its Gus
tomary poll, remembering that condi-
tions are so unusual that all signs may
fail in q dry State as they are said to
do In dry weather.
Evening star., 1932-09-11

Trotsky has been given permission
to visit health resort In Czechoslo-
vakia, provided he will sign q guaran-
tee to refrain from any political dis
cussion. This may be described as
censorship at the source.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
Let 1t Be Hoped!

From the Boston Evening Transcript.
Once upon a time the stock market
reached q definite new high for all
time" Perhaps the day Is not far of
when the same thing will happen to
the tax rate.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
An Impractical Suggestion.

An Impractical Suggestion
"You should always write as If you
were addressing an audience" said the
man with literary aims.
TITS impossible" replied the impul-
sive person. you couldn't keep jury
In mind all the time YOU are writing q
love letter"
Evening star., 1932-09-11
The Rirors Of Campaisninr.

I'VE need brave man for the presi-
dency of the United States"
"You needn't be worried about that"
interrupted Senator Sorghum. "Any
man who undertakes to run for the Of
flee these days has got to be brave
man to start with"
Evening star., 1932-09-11

Revival Of Theodore Roosevelt ira
ditions does not 60 so far as to warrant
any further reference to the oil busi-
ness as IAN octopus"
Evening star., 1932-09-11

International speculation continues
as to whether the U. s. A. will be the
goose that lays golden eggs or Just a
plain goose.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
changed his luck.
A Method With Disadvantages.

A Method With Disadvantages.
viii you make any rear platform
speeches."
"I don't know" replied the candi-
date. TITS kind Of embarrassing to
have an engineer blow the whistle, ring
the bell and pull out just as you get
to the grand climax on which you
relied for applause"
Evening star., 1932-09-11
Grand Transformation.

Grand Transformation.
Consistency's gloomy grind,
And yet how oft some man you've
struck
Who, when he boldly changed his
mind,
Unfortunately changed his luck.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
Waves.

How wild and wonderful are the
waves that keep beating on the shore"
exclaimed the girl at the seashore.
They are quite some" replied the
man who lives there the year through.
But you ought to see the reform
waves that come rolling up once In q
while"
Evening star., 1932-09-11
A Constant Threat.

When you'd grow powerful or rich,
Remember as you stray
Some one may write his memoirs which
Will give you dead away.
Evening star., 1932-09-11
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Evening star., 1932-09-11

de trouble about de man who sings
at his work." said Uncle Eber, "is dat
he makes everybody to knock on and
fine In de chorus"
Evening star., 1932-09-11
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Evening star., 1932-09-11
Fifty Years Ago
In The Star

Halt . century ago washington's
steam railroad grade crossings were the
cause of
coiiislon between freq ent
Street Car and Train. acc idents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-01
COMES
 ON POLITICAL
 ERRAND HERE
Hardcastle of Ket hikan Sends National Com
 mittee Filing

On political mission, the hy~ droplane Northbird, of the Ketchi- kan Airways, flew from Ketchikan to Juneau today, leaving there at 1915 D Im., and arriving here at 2:40 p. m. Those apoard the craft were the pilot, M. w. Saseen, and the owner, J. V. Hickey.
 The craft brought to Juneau the written announcement of Richard Hardcastle of Ketcrikan of his cam didacy in the approaching prim- aries for the position of Democratic National Committeeman. Imme> diately after the arrival of the air. craft, Pilot Waseen took MT. Hard. castles declaration to the office oj Territorial Auditor Cash Cole in the Federal and Territorial Building to be filed.
 The time for filling primary can- didacies expires tomorrow MT. Saseen and MT. Hickey are staying at the Gastineau hotel. They will return in the plane to Ketchikan tomorrow and will have recommendations for two passen- gers to Petersburg, Wrangell or Ketchikan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-01
CH|LKATS PLAN
 TRIBAL DANCES AND SONGS HERE.
Fifty Indians Will Present Ancient Ceremonies
 This Month

Tribal songs and dances of the Chilkats will be given in Juneau late this month by 50 of the h. dians who will come from Kluk- wan, their ancient village near Haines. The singers and dancers will wear the ancient gowns and robes, none of which have been changed in style or design in hun dreds of years.
 The principal event of the visit will be the giving of the tribes tra- ditional potlach dance. From this affair, as from all other entertain ment offered here, the proceeds will go toward paying for the erec- tion and equipment of a hospital at Klukwan.
 Construction Is Started
 Construction of the building has been started, and when it is con- pleted and equipped, the Indians hope to supply it with a resident physician and a resident nurse.
 The Cilkats are a fine type of the Indian race. Their tribal story credits them with being the pro- genitors of all Northern natives. Their songs and dances have been handed down from father to son, mother to daughter, since time immemorial.
 Some years ago they declare, Klukwan was the largest Indian village in Alaska. They insist that it is the oldest. It's population at present is about 400.
 Entrusted To Chief
 The tribes ceremonial gowns, robes and innumerable relics used on festival occasions are entrusted to the care and the custody of the Chief. They now are in the pos session of James Young, who suc- ceeded to the titular position re- gently on the death of Yanl-Koh
 The Chilkats hope to make the approaching celebration in Juneau one of the most memorable events of the tribe.
 L. V. Winter, whose photograph. 7 business has brought him in con- tact with all the Indian tribes in Southeast Alaska, is an en- thusiastic admirer of the Chilkats.
 Fine Special Specimens
 They are the finest physical specimens of the Southeast Alaska aborigine," he said, "and I think they excel in mental equipment too. Their tribal customs and ceremonies, in many details, have been preserved without impair ment from ancient times. Their songs and dances, quite unlike those of any other Indians, are we'll worth seeing and hearing. am delighted to 1earn the tradi- tional pastimes will be presented in Juneau s
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-01
5 Trainnlen
 Are Killed.
 R. R. Crash
Fast ger Flows Through reight-T Ten
 Persons Injured

LURGAN, North Dakota, Feb. 1. Three trainnen were killed and ten persons slightly injured when the Great Northern fast Empire Builder passenger train plowed through a Milwaukee freight train at junction here last Saturday afternoon.
 The dead are Gerald O. Ostran- ger, of Fargo; Burt Kippings, of Crookston, Minn., and c. N. Fir man, of St. Paul.
 The injured were taken to hos pitals near here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-01
ORAL PROTEST MADE

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. Limited States Ambassador Forbes has filed formal protest against the use of the Shanghai International Set clement as an operating base for the Japanese against the Chinese. The protest was not written for the Foreign Office regarded it as for nal, something more than a diplo- matic representation.
 Tn British Ambassador has made a similar protest.
 The French Ambassador con- ferrsd with the Japanese Foreign Minister.
 Ambassador Forbes in his protest contended the Japanese are ag- gravating the situation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-01
AMERICANS IN } SHANGHAI TO
 BE PROTECTED
One Thousand Infantrymen Are Dispatched on
 U. 5. Transport
(Ccntlnueo rom Page One)

the city also zoomsd low over the International Settlement.
 Arsenal May Be Goal
 Although the fliers intentions were not known they are supposed to be either planning to lombard the Kiangnan arsenal five miles south of the city, or else maneuv- ering for psychological effect.
 The planes, after a scouting flight over the city, returned to airplane carriers anchored in the river.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-01
5O-cENT TABLE

DO not overlook this assort- ment as you will find articles of all description here at a uniform price of 50 cents fo- any article on the table.
 Rare Bargains-We Say
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-01
COURT ACOUSTICS
 TO BE FIXED NOW

Work to improve the acoustic properties of the United States District Court room in the Fed eral and Territorial Building will be undertaken this week. S. Marks, representative of the Chicago firm that was awarded the contract, has arrived in Juneau, and will superintend the task.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-01
MUST RESPECT SETTLEMENT

PARIS, Feb. 1.-France on Sum- day joined the United States and Great Britain in representations to the Japanese Government that the International Settlement at Shang- hai be respected.
 The French Government also an- nounced French forces in Shanghai will be increased immediately.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-01
E. M. GODDARD GOES
 ON TRIP TO STATES

B. M. Goddard, Assistant Execu- tive Officer of the Alaska Game Commission, was @ SOuthbound passenger on the steamship North western, which sailed Saturday night for Seattle. MT. Goddard &C., companied the remains of his father, the late Dr. F. L. God dard, whose interment will take place in Tacoma. MT. E. M. God dard will return in about a month.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-01
BoRAH AGAINST BOYCOTT

WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb. 1.- United States Senator William E.. Borah warned advocates of an economic boycott against Japan that it might be the first step to war"
 Senator Borah made this warn- ing in replying to messages from peace organizations urging a boy cot.
 Such boycott is employment of force often of the most cruel and unhuman kind" said the Idaho Senator.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-01
Something Ne,U Is Promised
 In Auto Tires

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. IA new line of tires, in colors har- monizing with the automobile bodies, will be officially an- n0unced by one of the largest rubber companies in the United States today, officials said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-01
CALIFORNIA HAS
 HEAVY RAINFALL

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. l. One of the heaviest rainfalls in 24 hours in recent history of the Weather Bureau, swept California with 3.3. inches. The rain was &C.,. companied by high winds and by snow in the mountains.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-01
ADMINISTRATION AssAILED

WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb. 1.- The Administration was assailed in the House today by Representative Blanton, Democrat of Texas, for sending American warships to China to '1protct a few Chinese mer- chants"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-01
CREWsON RETURNS HOME

H. B. CrewSOn, representative of 6chillings Best, returned home to Juneau on the Admiral Evans af- ter calling on the trade in South east Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-01

SITKA BRINGS BIG CARGO
 With a cargo that taxed the Sitka's below-deck and above-deck facilities, the craft, Capt. William Doucett. arrived in Juneau last night from Seattle. Her freight consisted of lumber, coal and gen. eral merchandise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-20
Webster School
Washington Day
Carried Out Good Program
on Bicenntennial
Yesterday

Webster school students enacted
the following program yesterday
in connection with the celebration
70 the Washington bicentennial:
Singing-America, school
President March--Winifred Gem
ino, grade
The Meaning of Washington-Pu-
pills grade Q, room 20
Some Years in Washington's Life
-Grage z. rooms 20 and "a
Misunderstanding. grade 8. room Fl
Medley of songs-Giris, grade 8
Recitation---Wash birth
day-Grade 8 by John Brandt
room rs
Violin and piano-Minuet. Ida
Marucci and Edith Risk, grade 6
citations-Pupils. grade Q. room
6-Washington's Flag
The honest little boy
John Henry Jones
Of the Land we Love
Grades 6 and
Play---Our First Flag-Pupils grade
S. room IL
Washington Quotations--B,o y s.
grade 8, room Fl
Medleyof Songs-Girls. grade 8
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. grade 9, room
Exercise Washington's Farewell
= Address-Grade 8. room 10
Four Events in Washington's Life
Grade Z, room 10
Singing the Star Spangled Ban
ner-School
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-20
Boycott Japan
Say Americans
Continued from Page ~

Signatories included Presidents
Harry A. Garfield williams Col
legc; Ernest M. Hopkins, Dart
mouth: Kenneth NJ. Sills. Bow
doin, Livingston Farrand. Cor
nell; Alexander g. Ruthven, Mich
igan, and Guy Stanton Ford. Min
ncsota, in addition to Edward A.,
f'!lene, Boston; Willis j. Abbot,
editor Of the Christian Science
Monitor and Chester ROwcll, for
mer publisher Of the Fresno Re-
publican.
Exercise Of the boycott has been
repeatedly suggested and consid-
cred. it is Understood, hy govern
nent officials.
However, It IL believed extreme
" doubtful If congress would con-
sent to such a drastic step. Infor-
NAL expressions a few weeks ago
were generally unfavorablc. 1t
was suggested that a boycott or
embargo would be little short Of
q declaration Of war. and might
lead to armed conflict.
On the other hand, if all the ma
tions represented N the league
agreed on q boycott or embargo.
it might change the United States
attitude. This country IL believed
highly unlikely to take such a
step unsupported.
A boycott. IT has been pointed
out, would require no legislation.
but only popular acquiesccnce in
q national policy. An embargo, on
the contrary. would require an
act Of cOnHrcSg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-20
OBITUARY

IAC-Mrs Anna Lau, wife Of
Frederick Lau, died last evening at
her home on 80 William street. She
had been q resident of this city
for 16 years, coming here from
Newark. Mrs Lau was a commu-
meant of the Sacred Heart church
She Is survived by her husband
Frederick; four daughters. Mrs
Lambert O'Neill, Mrs Edward
Quill, and Misses Agnes and Anna
Lau Of this city; three sons, Reg
inald A., of this city and Michael
and Frederick Lau Of Bridgeport.
The funeral will be held on Mon
day morning at 8:15 o'clock from
the home to the Sacred Heart
church where a mass Of requiem
will be celebrated at 9 o'clock.
terry.
DORMAN-Mrs Nellie l.. Dor
Hartford, formerly Of Waterbury,
died early yesterday morning at
the home Of her son, o. Leslie
Dorman, in Hartford, after a short
illness.
MTS DOrnHn Is survived by ner
husband; two sons, o. Leslie and
p. c. Dorman Of Hartford; one
granddaughter, Shirley Dorman:
four sisters, Mrs Ora Bill, Mrs
Lydia Lewis, and Mrs Adelbert
Russ, all Of WiIlimantic; and Mrs
Henry Hall Of Waterbury, and ono
brother, Charles Latham, OF North
Windham.
The funeral will take place Mon
day afternoon at ] o'clock at the
home of her son, p. G.. Dorman,
% Newbury street, Hartford. Bur-
lal will be at the convenience of
the family in Newington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-20
Great Britain
Is Preparing
CONTINUED from Page -

Lord Hailsbam, secretary for
war.
Sir Bolton Eyre Monsel, first
lord OF the admiralty.
Neville Cham berlain, chancellor
Of Exchequer.
J. II. Thomas, Dominions sccre-
tary.
Prime Minister j. Ramsay Mac
donald Is an exofficio member OF
the committee. The prime minister
is now at Chequers. He recently
underwent an eye operation.
Chief of the imperial staff Sir
George Milne and high ranking
navy officers were in attendance
at the night session last night.
Specific instructions were sent to
Sir Miles IIampsOn, British minis
ter to China, regarding measures
TO be taken to protect British in
Shanghai.
Dispatches from Brisbane. Aus
tralia, indicated that the Royal
AuT navy has limited all
leaves to short periods and that
ressrvists have been advised to
prepare for mobilization.
1t was reported that the Austral-
ian navy Is ready to cooperate with
the British fleet in sending ships
to China in the event Of any emer-
gency.
rshe Australian fleet conists Of
two cruisers, two destroyers. and
an airplane carrier with IL reserve
Of two cruisers, six destroycrs and
two sloops.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-20
McC earthly Held
For High Court;
Served Prison Term
Released Week Ago From WethersfieId After Serv
ing Six Years-BrOoldyn Tenants Corner Man in
Celar-Escapes Two of Them, But Third Holds
Him for Police

started for the cellar keeping both
points of entrance or exit covered.
Mccarthy crashed through a win
dow and was pounced upon by not
only Citranelli. but Mrs Citranelli.
Both showed marks this morning
of their scrimmage. Mccarthy
succeeded. however. In escaping
from them and WIS starting away
on "A run when he was tackled by
Finley. The latter held onto him
until Patrolmen Charles Hurlburt
and Joseph Petit arrived. Most of
the neighborhood was aroused by
the shouts of the men.
When asked II he cared to take
the stand and give his side Of the
story, Mccarthy grinned and re
marked Whats the use. There 4
no sense in it now"
In default Of bail he was taken
to the New Haven county jail to
await the next term of superior
court.
Six years ago next month when
Lieutenant Joseph Stevens. Patrol
man Daniel j. Carson and a rail-
road detective attempted to apprc-
bend Mccarthy a shooting duel re-
suited. Mccarthy hid behind d
rock and exchanged bullets with
the police The railroad sleuth
was wounded, but the succeeded in
gneaking up behind Mccarthy and
bouncing on him. He risked his
life In the attempt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-20

foreign residents had no idea Of
the bitter offensive going on for la
miles along the river.
Foreigners took advantage OF
the brilliant sunshine to get out
side and walk through residential
and business districts. Groupf
stood on the streets gossiping. Fer
RE puHed and piled vigorou!S
across the Whnngpoo. Steamers
passed in and out of the harbol
undisturbed.
While the offensive was proceed
ing, "A colorful funeral cortcge went
through the crowded settlement
streets to Holy Trinity cathedral
There services were held for the
two British seamen, Francis and
Prior, killed by the explosion OF a
Chinese shell at Hongkew wharf.
Admiral Montgomery M. Taylor.
ranking naval officer here and
Commander OF the American Aslat-
ic fleet, and Vice Admiral Sir Will
liam Kelly, commanding the Brit
ish forces, were reaplcndent In gold
braid and cooked hats.
United states Minister Nelson T.
Johnson. British Minister Sir Miles
Lampson, and French Minister NJ.
De Martel were present in cutaWay
coats and top hats.
Colonel Richard S. Hooker, COM
manding the Fourth Marines, Brig
adler General George Fleming,
commanding the British forces
here, and other military officers
were present in uniform. Consular
officials and captains Of the Brit
ish and American warships in port
attended the services.
Detachmcnts Of all settlement
defense forces except the Japanese
were represented. Massed bands
from the British ships played the
funeral dirgc.