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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-09
Repeal! First Big Step to Prosperity.
Seattle TimeS.)

In the Democratic Party's firm resolve to do away with Prohibition the people of the United States see something vastly more important than mere expression of opinion issue that is-just as everyone says it is-essentialy non-political and non-partisan.
 They see it as the first definite and decisive step toward national prosperity they see in it a reversion to national common sense cutting away from the futile fanaticism that not only has in- famed the public mind on this one issue, but has stimulated unwholesome and quarrelsome spirit in all public affairs. What the Democrats say they will do-and say in no uncertain terms-rings out over the country clarion call to better feelings better accord in truly American purposes better days for all. The action of the Democrats heightens the signi- ficance of the Republican division" in the conven- tion of two weeks ago. The question before both Republicans and Democrats was identical two part question:
 Shall promise the people an oppor-
 tunity to decide the Prohibition issue for
 themselves, shall promise the people
 the full strength and unremitting effort of
 the party to repeal the law?
 The two decisions are Illuminating The Repub- lcans, by margin of votes, declared for the first promise the Democrats frankly offer the second promise which necessarily embraces the first
 Most significant of all is the fact that in these great party conventions, together representing the full sweep of public opinion, not voice was raised, not word spoken in favor of Prohibition.
 
 The end of the experiment" which has been shocking in all its manifestations, disastrous in all is results, is plainly at hand. In clearing away the murk of it the American people cannot fail to see more clearly every other problem with which they may have to deal
 The Republican convention brought the country to the dawn of the better day. the Democratic convention has flooded the country with the bright light of sincerity and truth. The American people milling firmly forward to the higher ground that lies right ahead
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might have reached up and pluck ed one of them, mocked her. The threequarters moon, sihouetting the palms on the next island in a clear-cut half tone, had a face which grinned sardonically at her. And the man beside her was still discussing the outrageous proposal in a matter of fact voice which made it sound all the more unr real.
 After the first few days on the yacht, Nancy, you will be quite content, I hope. You will have all the privacy you wish. A large, private suite will be set aside for you into which you may retire when you choose.
 We will get under way at once and begin leisurely cruise around the world, calling at every un- known seldom-visited port on the seven seas.
 You will find me, daresay, an interesting companion. We have many things in common. You are the first woman I have ever known in ten years with whom I could be content to spend the rest of my days. You have, thank God, a brain and to watch it de- velop will be a source of never failing stimulation to me. Books, music, art-all these things will fill your life to an extent that will amaze you.
 Ut is entirely possible, of course,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-09
FIRST EFFECT OF ROAD TRANSFER.

When the movement was first started in Wash ington by the Interior Department to grab the Alaska Road Commission, ostensibly to coordinate Federal activities in the Territory but really to plaster a toll system Richardson Highway as means of forcing interior Alaskans to pay exhorbi- tant freight and passenger rates over the Alaska Railroad The Empire prophesied that this if suc- cessfll would be disastrous not only to road con- struction in the North but would injure it in other ways
 The first of such harmful events has already occurred On July g. orders issued by the War Department aboishng the Alaska Rivers ana Harbors district and attaching the Territory to the Seattle district Of course the War Department haS sound reasons for it's action AS long as the Alaska Road Commission headed by an Army engineer officer who could function also as District Engineer a directing head for rivers and harbors olstrlct was available without extra expense to the Federal Government. When the Commission was wiped out there was no Army officer here that could be assigned and the work to be done is not big enough to justify maintaining independent organization with nothing to do but look after it.
 But to Alaska removal of the office to Seattle, involving as it does transfer of all records of ac- tivities for the past Il years and switch of administration of fish traps, docks and other sruc lures in navgabe waters it is a serious business It will mean delay in handling important transactions having to do with the fishing industry ana Sa1e- guarding the harbor fronts of all Territorial sea- ports It will cost Alaskans many thousands Of dollars in fees to legal agents or steamship fares that are not necessary under the present arrange ment
 In the matter of rivers and harbors improve ments Alaska is certain to suffer from the move In the II years since the district created, almost Sl 800 900 has been expended in projects important to navigation and safety of ocean-going travel Be- fore the district created, since the purchase of Alaska to 1921, than 50 years, probably not one half of that expended. It is natural that nonresident district officers, burdened with looking after interests entirely disconnected from those in the Territory do not recognize need for rivers and harbors improvements here They do not get the local viewpoint except in specially called hearings which not comprehensive enough to give the investigators true picture of condi- tions needing remedying. Under such system as that to which we returning. it is inevitable that future Federal appropriations for rivers and harbors projects here will be less frequent and for smaller amounts than has been the for the past II years and than is actually required to meet the needs existing.
 The despoilation of the Alaska Road Commission was one of the most iniquitous acts against the Territory's welfare committed in recent years It is extremely unfortunate that Alaskas representative and friends in Washington did not exert them selves more earnestly to prevent it's consummation
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ROOSEVELT SPEECH APPEALS.

In his speech of acceptance of the Presidential nomination of his party, Gov. Roosevelt seems to have touched a responsive chord. The summary of the address received here while necessarily brief, indicates it was notable effort. The Seattle Times Republican in it's political policies for almost 40 years without an interruption in announcing its support of the Democratic standard bearer this year. said it the greatest public utterance in recent years, to which the American people well may pin the fullness of their faith"
 The Governor showed his usual courage in stress ing to the party gathering that honored him the less spectacular issues like the economic Situa tion, domestic. and international There is need for reformation of foreign economic policy as well that at home. Restoration of price levels is another issue to be brought home to the people He termed the Eighteenth Amendment doomed. It would have been easy for him to have played up the partys repeal plank which he unqualifiedly endorsed and passed over the duller if equally serious questions Repeal of Prohibition is popular and he could not have been criticized had he had made it the major issue. That he did not do SO is a plain indication of his intelligence as well as to his courage.
 The Democratic convention has made it possible for that party to render vital service to the nation in the platform that it adopted as well as in the candidates it nominated. It remains for the rank and file of the party and for all Americans who do not feel that the Republicans lived up to
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Gamblers Throw
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SYNOPSIS: q am going to buy you from your fiance," AshwoOd, polished gang leader who is holding Nancy Went worth prisoner for ransom, tells her. She has been taken with Lucci, gangster, and four other men to an island. Jerry Calhoun, a friend and a detective have been caught trailing Ashwood.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-09

William D. Upshaw, former member of Congress and time stalwart of the Democratic party, has been nominated for the Presidency by the Prohbi- tion Party. He says he's willing to withdraw in favor of Senator Borah, but he probably wont have to make good. Borah may sulk for a few more weeks but in the end he will more than likely support the Hoover administration.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-09

Chairman Sanders of the Republican National Committee has opened campaign headquarters in Chicago Now, if the Vets rebels in the party get too gay, he can call in few expert gunmen to quiet them down.
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anger. It is possible that their conversation will be entertaining. Will you join me?"
 Thanks" she replied indfffer- entity. I'll stay here.'
 "A step as soft as that of a cat slithered on the porch beside the silent girl.
 Nancy, don't you worry about Limpy." It was Lucei's voice, harsh with suppressed rage. T been creeping around looking the place over to see what could be done about getting out of here. heard him talking and listened to what he said"
 She was too exhausted to reply. If she opened her. mouth at all, she thought, it would be to sfriek ir hysteria. All day long she had avoided the gangster, for her in- tuition warned her that he was reaching an emotional crisis.
 That birdn be found dead in his bed in the morning, Miss Went worth,' he assured her violently. Then I'll get his gat and heat up this joint til the water out therell be crowded with people swimming to get away from the lead. You and nell go back to Chi"
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Perhaps it would be just well for President Hoover to omit his acceptance speech this year Just consider the fearful aftermath of the one he made only four years ago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-09

They play the game differently in Spain. where Alfonso has just lost three millions to the Govern ment The King doesn't take the jack over there any more-(Boston Herald)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-09

Don't worry MT President. If the Great Inde- pendent of Idaho isn't back home in time for lunch it will be the first time-(New York Sum-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-09

This is certainly getting to be a damp year in the United States of America.-(Detroit Free Presso
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their own opportunities, to translate that promise into actuality.
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Old papers for sale at Empire Office.
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An "inhuman scream" awak- ems everyone, late at night, in the next instalIment.
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FIRE ALARM CALLS

1.3 Third and Franklin. < 1-4 Front and Franklin. 1-5 Front, near Ferry Way. l-6 Front, near Gross Apta l-7 Front. opp. City Wharf. l-8 Front, near Saw Mill. 1-9 Front at A. J. Office. 2-l Willoughby at Totem
 Grocery.
 2-S Willoughby, ODD. Cash
 Coles Garage. 2-4 Front and Seward. 2-5 Front and Main. 2-6 Second and Main, 2-7 Fifth and Seward. 2-8 Seventh and Main. 2-9 Fire Hall.
 3-2 Home Boarding House, S-3 Gastineau and Rawn
 Way.
 3-4 Second and Gold. 3-5 Fourth and Harris. S-6 Fifth and Gold, 3-7 Fifth and East. 3-8 Seventh and Gold. 3-9 Fifth and Kennedy. 4-1 Ninth. back of power
 house.
 A Calhoun. opp. seaview
 Apts.
 4-3 Distin and Indian. 4-5 Ninth and Calhoun. 4-6 Tenth and o. Al Twelfth. B.PR. garage, 4-8 Twelfth and Willoughby. 4-9 Home Grocery. 6-l 4eater Tract.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-31
Worden Show a
Two Gun Smash
Chorus and Soloists Present Finished Performance
Western Setting Pleases

| TELL Tales" and William McHahon
| followed with Tales of the Little
Red Schoolhouse." The Misses
Mccoy, Larkin and Sternberg were
next in dance selections. The come
ly maidens, attired in fetching cos
tunes, were required to give sew:
eral encores. AL Woodruff came
next with vocal rendition of "All
of Me-"
Sam Barlow, who with Tom
Stango kept the audience in roars
of laughter with their skillfully
presented comedy, told about "'The
Suns In My Heart" He was fol-
lowed by Charles Monsees sing
ing Somebody Loves You" Tom
STANCE in plaintive selection,
was That the Human Thing to
Do" accommodated with a snappy
dance selection also. Harry
Matthew followed with kiss Me
Good Night Sweetheart" and Jack
Rainville closed with Meath the
Silv'ry Moon" Harry Brinkman's
orchestra furnished the music for
dancing after the show then favors
were dispensed among the dan
GERS.
Among the cowboys on the
ranch were: William Mcmahon.
Joe Duval, Teddy" Sanford, Ro-
bert Shea, Edward Henry, Leo
Maher, Charles Monsees, Joe Char
ron, Harry Matthew, George ia
covino, George Guy, Sam Verras-
tro, AL Forino, Joe Lezotte, Theo-
dore Thunberg, Victor Thunberg.
Arthur Rogers, Samuel DeBellis,
Eli LaBonne, Harry x Cashin, Ed
ward Butler, Al Woodruff. Joe
Clarity, James Harmon, Harold
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-31
The Carpinella
Verdict Stands
Decision Handed Down in
Superior Court By
Judge Booth

Judge John Richards Booth re-
fused to set aside the $3.50 verdict
awarded Julia Carpinella against
the F. & w. Grand Stores, Inc, in
a decision handed down in the su-
perior court yesterday. The local
girl was given that sum on her suit
against the store which was tried
several months ago in the court
here. She charged she was forced
to sign a confession admitting the
theft of a small sum after being
held in the Office OF. the store for
three hours, by an agent of the
Willmark Service System, Inc. As
result OF her being discharged
from the store the girl charged her
reputation was damaged and that
she suffered a nervous condition
which remained with her for some
time.
Judge Booth said the plaintiff
had presented good case to prove
false arrest and that the defend
ant was responsible for the action
of the agent named Decker who
represented the Willmark System
in securing a. confession from the
plaintiff. Judge Booth referred to
the conduct of Decker as third
degree practice and said he would
do nothing which would tend to
show his approval of this method.
Attorney Herman j. Weisman APP
peared for the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-31
CURTAIL PROGRAM
THE !CLAN-NA-CAEL
AND R. A. CLUB
Mindful of Men Who Fig.
ufed in the Easter
Week Rebellion
PLAN CELEBRATION

According to an official announce
cement from the Clan-na-Gael and
I. r. A. club rooms on Baldwin
street at present temporary head
quarters of the Clan-na-Gael and
Irish Republican Army in this city
all arrangements are now complete
for the annual Easter week con-
memoration, which will this year
consist Of celebration at the club
rooms Friday night, April LIST. The
celebration will commence at $3.50
p. m. with the reading of the pro-
clamation Of the Irish Republic
promulgated in Dublin on Easter
Monday, April gath, 1916, and
sealed with the life-blood of all the
signatories. Irish songs and step
dancing will follow and a few short
tales on Ireland. Also on Friday
morning April 9Th, memorial
mass will be celebrated at the
Immaculate Conception church for
the 1915 martyrs, and all those
who gave their lives for the cause
of Irish freedom.
Every man and woman in the
city of Waterbury who believes in
the right Of Ireland to govern itself
Is asked to attend this mass and
thereby show that we still are true
to the teachings Of Patrick Pearse,
first president of the Irish Republic.
Keep faith with the dead who died
for Ireland.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-31

"Yip-ii-yij-ya-git along there
doaggies"-
LADIES' and gentlemen, you are
low listening to the doins OF the
Bar z ranch located somewhere in
old Wyoming, where Slugger Nc
Greedy and his crew of cowboys
are holding forth in the annual
roundup. Some $500 spectators
are on hand and applaud vigorous
ly as the curtain raises on the
toughest, widest bunch of six
shooting rollickers ever gathered
together in the old west. Big
sombrero hats, chaps, vari-colored
shirts and dangerous looking six
shooters at their belts mark the
group as one not to be tempered
with.
The above picture about des-
cribes the setting for the annual
employees at Buckingham hall last
role of Slugger McCreedy was the
perfect, staggering, ranch boss,
who put his charges through their
various PAGES much to the amuse-
ment of the audience. The boys
WCiC dc5AStCo III lIiCAi AChoASh0AS Ny
Sam Barlow and Tom STANCE as a
couple of tenderfeet who supplied
the comedy in barrelsful.
The Misses Lillian Mccoy, Helen
Larkin and Dorothy Sternberg.
termed the three 'Wattagirls, :"
proved a great big eye-ful and
performed in finished manner sew
eral dance selections. Carmella
and Paul Mariana also came in
for a part in xylophone specialties.
The Milky Way quartet consist
ing of John Rainville, tenor; Harry
Cashin, lead; Joe Lezotte, baritone
and Art Rogers, bass, was heard
at its best last night. Singing for
a number of years, the quartet has
attracted a wide following. Last
nights selections by the popular
group were unanimously conceded
to have been the best renditions
ever presented by the members.
Jack Rainville, the director de-
serves an orchid for the finished
production. The chorus was well
trained and the harmony in four
parts, excellent. One Of the nice
features of the show, perhaps I'M
known to the audience, was mi
crophone telephone con nection
carrying the complete show to the
bedside of art" Worden. head of
the company, who was too i'll to
attend the show.
Leo Maher opened the show with
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-31
To Hold Meeting
Next Sunday
Officers and Members of
New College and Pro-
feSSiOnal Assn.

The newly formed College and
Professional Association will hold
its meeting, Sunday, April 8, at 95
North Main street, at o'clock.
Its officers are Joseph Raymond
Of New Haven, student at Prince
ton, president; Frank Zdanis of
Kaunas, Lithuania, vice. president;
Miss Anne Danus of New Haven,
secretary; DIR John S. Staneslow
of Waterbury, treasurer; Clarence
Balanda and August Kankel of Wa
terbury, officers at large.
The president of the club, Joseph
Raymond, goes to Europe this
summer on a fellowship given him
by the Council of Learned Societies
in Washington. The recipient will
spend a year in Mthuania concern
ing himself with the study of phi
lology. 1t is admitted by many au-
thorities that a knowledge of Lith-
uanian is of great importance in
the study of philology.
The members of the association
who live in Waterbury are DR. John
Staneslow, Attorney c. Lukosius,
Mrs John Staneslow, Miss Helen
Tareila, Miss Nellie Bender, August
Kankel, Clarence Balanda, Miss
Milda Barvicks.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-31

emily equipped house. A special
artist OF New York city had charge
of the Quitting and .rdecoration
scheme in the interior. New chairs.
drapes, sound apparatus, carpets.
curtain and in fact complete rem
ovation of the interior await the
WATERFOWL residents on entering
the theater.
Miss Julia Smith, manager Of the
State and Strand theaters Of Wa
terbury, win have special super
vision of the new Cameo. She has
promised the best in picture en-.
tertainment for the new amuse-
ment house. The latest in tail<ies
of the best producers will be shown
there.
The program calls for four show
ings weekly including Saturday,
Sunday and Wednesday and Thurs
day. Continuous performances will
be shown on Saturdays and sun
days and matinees on Wednesdays
and Thursdays.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-31
Failure To Raise 1
Budg ct Brings
Pruning Into Play
Executive Committee of YMCA Meets Friday Noon
to Consider Recommendations OF Policy to Keep
Working Funds Without $3z,57O Provided By
Campaign

A drastic curtailment Of the
Waterbury Y. M. c. A. program
will be necessary. according to d
statement this morning issued by
the executive committee, because
Of the failure to raise the $4,000
for which 100 men have been
given hours of time and energy
during the last twelve days. At
last nights supper meeting, the
final reports showed that $32,57O
had been raised which Is nearly
$1,000 less than needed. Since
the budget had already been cut
to the bone, the only alternatives
now are to decrease the program
at the branches and in the Boys
Department.
The executive committee will
hold a meeting at the Y Friday
noon, at which time recommen-
will be considered, and at later
date these recommendations will
be presented to the board of direc-
tors for final actions.
r. f. Carlnody Speaks
Attorney Terence F. Carmody
made a brief but glowing tribute
to the workers who have secured
over $4,000 in cash and pledges
for the work of the Y during the
coming year. He said, also. that
the three Y. M. C. AS are a great
asset for Waterbury in these days
of .depresisonl and that there is
nothing. depressing or gloomy
about the atmosphere of the Y. M.
c. A. President Levi Wilcox pre-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-31
The Inter-Racial
subcommittee
Held Meeting To-day at
Home of Miss Alice
Kingsbury

The Inter-racial sub committee
| on program and education of which
Rev r. F. Shinn is chairman, met
at the home of Miss Alice E. kings
bury, Prospect street this after
noon at o'clock.
Those present were Mrs L. 7.
Alexander, Miss Alice Kingsbury.
Mrs Allen Boardman, Mrs w. Cos
ten. Mrs C. A. Harvey, Rev r. F.
Shinn, Herbert Smith.
Plans were discussed for the
negro vocational opportunity cam
paign week sponsored by the Ma
tional Urban league Of New York
city, National Inter-racial COM
mittee and social service organiza-
tions.
Dates Of meetings and announce
rhent of speaker will be made by
the Inter-racial committee and the
Pearl Street Neighborhood house
later.
Community southern supper will
be served at Pearl Street Neighbour
hopu house thursday. March 81,
5Sto Z o'clock p. m. Tickets SOC.
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/, sided at last nights meeting. Brief
remarks were made also by Gem
eral Secretary Herbert s. Smith,
who thanked the workers for their
untiring efforts to reach the goal.
Mr. Smith promised that the
Y. M. C. A. staff would continue
to work hard to carry on the
morale-building work in the three
branches and that If 1t were hui
manly possible with a reduced
staff, would carry on the same
volume of activities which have
given the Waterbury Y the name
of the busiest Y. M. c. A. in the
East.
Captain Goepel's Team Highest
Captain Arthur III. Goepel and
his team workers maintained the
lead which they have held during
the campaign and finished first
among the ten teams with 1853 sub
scriptions for $1,205.50. Captain
J. Milton Burial and his squad
were close second with 1877 SUBJ
scriptions for $1,175. The stand
ing of the other teams was as fol-
lows: Captain Sherman H. Perry,
40 pledges, $1,000; Captain Cas-
per M. Spearo, 80 pledges. 1926;
Captain William S. Curtis, 1877
pledges, 1856; Captain Robert e.
Crotty, 122 pledges for $3.50; Cap
tain Frank E. Hess, IS pledges for
$500; Captain Alfred F. Meyer
hans, SO pledges for 1862; Captain
Robert A. Pfeiffer, 6S pledges for
$498; Captain Robert w. Lowell 50
pledges for 1897.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-31
New Officers For
Waterbury Clock Co.

With the selection of Langdon
H. Roper as president and Allen
Osborn, Jr, as vice-president the
vacancies in the board of directors
of the Waterbury Clock company
have been filled. Both new Off
Gals were formerly identified with
Valentine & company. now the
Valspar Corporation of New York.
Mr. Roper as president and general
manager succeeds the late Charles
w, CurtisS,