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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-07-12
PROHIBITION

Prohibition created many problems.
Among them were growth Of lawless-
ness, an increase in drinking among
many classes of society. Repeal of
prohibition was, according to the
hopeful, expected to do away with the
bootlegger, lesson drinking of hard
liquor. p
It hasn't done that. According to
observers, the bootlegger continues to
supply close to half the nations
drinkers. And, as reports from police
departments show, drunkenness and
allied misdemeanors are on the in
crease. -.
The result is that conscientious
"wets" are worried, are seeking to
find solution to the new problems
that have come with repeal. They
know that if present affairs continue,
it is almost certain that the country
will once more vote for national pro-
hibition. There is every reason to be-
1ieye that many persons who voted to
repeal the 18th amendment, in the
hope that it would end once and for
all a grave national issue, would vote
1sdry" now. A few weeks ago North
Dakota voted on the liquor question
and two voters out of three were
against legalizing the sale of liquor
Consequently, the liquor problem i;
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-07-12
Tax Inquiry Significant

Congress took q formal adjourn
ment few weeks ago, but l found in
roaming about the Capitol and senate
and house buildings the other day that
there are no less than eleven of it's
committees continuing in session, and
that no less than eleven Of them are
conducting Investigations. It is true
that only a few members of the COM
mittees remain in attendance-the
others are out campaigning for re-
election-but even so, it appears there
is to be an extraordinary amount
Of searching after truth, Of mudsling-
ing through the heat of the summer
and the cool of the autumn.
While am not infallible in my
Judgment and conclusions, / must con-
TESS that can see valid reason for
only one, just single one, Of these
eleven Investigations. The ways and
means committee of the house has
started out to do some surveying, and
everywhere I have asked have
found approval of the idea. There can
be no doubt Of a need for that sur
vey, provided the politicians will ac-
cept the results of those examined
the facts, because the American taxa
tion system, both national and state,
surely is of the hit-or-miss type.
But there is another significance to
the tax inquiry. reported to you re-
Gently that it was going to cost tax
payers total Of almost $1,150, 900,
900 a year in interest on the public
debt of the national government when
that debt reaches the $31 ,000, 900 900
which President Roosevelt has an
nounced it will reach. Since that in
formation was given you, further in
quiries convince me the debt easily
may reach $35, 900, 100000 by the win
ter Of 1886, and the interest alone
will be correspondingly more. This is
just the interest, mind you, and makes
no provision for retirement Of any Of
the debt, which would have to take
extra tax dollars.
Since the rational debt Is so high,
and going higher and the house ways
and means committee is making such
an extensive study Of the tax system,
one can not fail to link the two to-
gether. The obvious question is: is
the administration becoming concern
ed over the sources of funds to pay
the huge total debt incurred in spend
ing our way out Of the depression?
Concurrently with the house com
mittee's study, Secretary Morgen-
than of the treasury, announced the
appointment of another brain trust
group to study tax questions for him.
Mr.. Morgenthau holds that our tax
system is full of holes, which un.
doubtedly it is, and he feels that the
general method should be recamped
so that the flow of revenue will not
be so dependent upon prosperous eco
nomic conditions. To that end, the
secretary sent part Of the number of
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-07-12

Great Britain, which wants
Edward, Prince Of Wales, to ac-
Quire unto himself q wife and,
eventually, an heir, is getting
worried. The worlds most Ia
nous bachelor, shown above In .
recent picture, has passed his
10th birthday, but hasn't yet
shown signs Of becoming .
benedict.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-07-12
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-10
SPAIN HOPPING
 UP AFTER DEATH OF REVOLUTION
Many Leaders of Revolt Are Being Arrested in
 Every Section
BY LESTER zIFFERN

United Press Stan COrreSpOndent) Madrid, Oct. 10.-(UP).-The Spanish government, given a free hand by parliament in dealing with the broken ialist-communist re- volt sought today to capture rebel leaders who have promised their followers to "die with the cause"
 rather than flee Spain.
 Conservative, impartial esti- mates of casualties in the six days
 of fighting in Barcelona, the Asturias and Madrid indicated a death list of more than 45O and over 1,600 seriously wounded. Manuel Azana, former premier, president of the republican action party, who was to have been pro-
 claimed president of the Catalan union of Iberian republics" had the revolt succeeded. was under ar-
 rest and faced court martial.
 Largo Caballero, known as "the
 Spanish Lenin." continued to di-
 rect the stubbornly fighting rem
 nants of rebel forces from hiding,
 having given his pledge, with those of other leaders, that he will fight to the bitter end rather than seek foreign haven. Other leaders un- derstood to have given this pledge include Manuel Alban, socialist reputy from Zaragossa, and the former socialist minister, Indalecio Prieto.
 Azana was arrested at Barcelona
 in the home of Dr Gubern, son of the president of the Cessation court of Catalonia, He was taken to po-
 lice headquarters and turned over to General Batet. The socialist
 leader Angel Pestana and former Captain Medrano, with him at the Gubern residence, also was arrest. ed.
 In the Asturias region, where the
 casualties have been heaviest. gov- ernment troops under General Lopez Ochoas entered Oviedo and captured Trubia without a shot, taking 1900 prisoners. Soldiers from the warship James I took Aviles. A large number of revolu- tionaries were arrested at Guardo. General Ochoas informed au- thOrities here that the rebels held several hostages. Among them Deputy Manuel Pedregal and sev-
 eral mining engineers. He also re.
 ported a number of civil guards and Carabineros had been captured when they raided' villages in the
 mining zones.
 At San Sebastian authorities
 "militarized" the street cleaners,
 threatening arrest as deserters to
 any who failed to report for work.
 Purchase of radio sets was pro-
 hibited. Rebels there attempted to
 seize torpedo boat No. and the
 nsning fleet at Pasajes de San
 Pedro: Six were killed and many
 wounded in the fighting that en- sued. Meanwhile to the south, in the towns surrounding Gibraltar. a rev.
 olutionary strike was called for to- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-10

are but, by God. the newspaper is bigger than he is! He's started Q fight. All right, he's going to get a fight. Tell him SO! Stand up. and look him in the eyes and tell him that.
 "Whatever you do, don't be sneaky. Don't get to skulking around corners, listening at key holes, peering through windows. Bust right in. You've got job it's a legitimate job. Frank B. Cathay is going to claim that his reputation is worth something and that we've damaged it. All right the question of what that reputa- tion is worth is a fact to be deter mined. It depends on a lot of things. You're going to find out those things. Don't be ashamed cf what you're doing. Don't let any, one get you on the defensive. Dc you understand? ?"
 Morden nodded.
 You're engaged in a fight" Dan Blocker said. land there's dignity about fighter, as long as he stands on his two feet and fights. Remember this about The Blade, young man. It doesn't snoop-it
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-10
COMMITTEE FILE
 SPLENDID REPORTS
Community Club Hears of Plans for Washington
 Park Home Dedication

Arrangements for the parade to De held in connection with the opening of the Washington Park Community House, October 20, were made at a meeting of the club last night in the new club house. Al Lawlor. chairman of the parade committee, outlined de- tails of the parade. Reports were also given by Joseph Mulcunry, chairman of the dance committee. and John Shea, of the membership committee. An effort Is being made to recruit members, with indications pointing to a success ful campaign. MT Shea said. There will be a social Monday night at the club rooms.
 A committee was appointed to arrange for the organization of Q bowling league. It includes Mrs Fred Roehm.. Mrs Charles Martin. Miss Mary Grady. John Fitz- maurice. Francis shannahan, Ted Donahue. The next meeting will be held next Tuesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-10

The Crime That BdMed k All Until Gritf Took Hold

aNo, but naturally assumed that was what you wanted to see me about when my secretary said you were in the office"
 She squirmed about in the chair, settling herself with slight ges- ture of the shoulders, quick twist of her head. Her eyes, a deep hazel, were smiling now. Her voice held a low, note, suggestive of intimacy.
 "You know, MT Blocker" she said, Husbands would very fre- quently make fools of themselves, were 1t not for the restraining hand of a wife,"
 Blocker surveyed the woman with acid eyes.
 ..I'm q bachelor, myself" he said.
 She gave a low nervous laugh.
 "And," went on Blocker. 'syou can cut out the preliminaries and get down to business"
 
 My husband" she said, ''is man of very strong will" She paused and Blocker said nothing.
 "At times he's quite impulsive. That Is, in his rages, you know. He reaches some decision on the spur of the moment when he's real mad about something and then he's too proud and obstinate to back up."
 She seemed to snuggle into the fur coat with q quick squirming motion. Her head, tilted to one side, rested against the high fur collar. Her eyes. as well as her lips, smiled intimately at Dan (To Be Continued) Mrs Cathay makes an unusual request in the next insta1lment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-10
GRAFT UNIONlSM | SPLITS SESSION OFLABOR FORCES
Powerful Leaders Are on Both Sides Green in
 Favor of Crafts

San Francisco, Oct 10-(UP)-
 With advocates of traditional craft unionism apparently in firm com
 mand, the American Federation of
 Labor convention today was to con-
 sider resolutions shifting federation
 emphasis into the vertical or in-
 dustrial type union.
 yOne of two problems dividing
 the labor fraternity into opposing factions, was the question of how far the federation will go toward organizing entire industries as single units during the coming year
 will reach the floor in a report
 from the resolutions committee.
 Craft union supporters looked forward to the contest with re-. newed confidence after their initial victorwy on the question yesterday. After an hour of debate, the con- vention voted, 15,55S to 9.305, to sustain the executive Council Orr der, made in 1888, directing Brew cry Workers union, to release to their own craft unions the team
 sters, operating engineers and fire-
 men employed in Brewery work. Apparently confident of his
 strength, President William A. Green, advocate of craft unionism,
 Ignored motions to eliminate de-
 bate and submitted the problem to the floor for open discussion. Daniel Tobin, head of the team sters' union, led the. fight to sus- tain the council by divorcing from the brewery membership workers of other trades. In the course of
 the debate Tobin pointed to the in-
 crease of membership his own uion had experienced within the year, then said:
 "And this increase does not rep resent the rubbish recently &C., quired by other organizations" This brought the first boos and catcalls heard in the convention
 since the 433 delegates assembled Il days ago. as5. Joseph Obergfell, president of
 the Brewery Workers Union pead- ed to be permitted to retain the | other craftsmen. He had powerful | support from John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers and Francis
 J. German, leader of the United Textile Workers.
 ! The second test is expected to | be more intense, for Lewis and ! German went to work immediately to rally their forces and win new
 support for the proposal to or- ganize all employees of a given in dustry into a single union as op- posed to separate organizations of
 the craftsmen in the industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-10

night. Judge John B. Dil- lon, who sought the judge of probate nomination, and Will liam E. Sheehy, Jr., president of the chamber of commerce, candidate for the general as- sembly, will go to the caucuses to contest the town committee nominations. It is also report. ed that Captain Harold A. Thompson, commanding officer of company M, 1O2nd infantry, and one of the legislative in- cumbents in Shelton, has in. dicated that he will contest the nominations endorsed by the town committee. The commit. tee is understood to favor Representative John T. Brew- ster and Paul A. Zeigler for the house and Judge John N. Sfnsabaugh for the probate post.
 Judge Roscoe T. steffen and Bancel IAFarge were picked for the house by the Hamden democrats last night. In Derby several contests for aldermanic nom- nations are on. The Derby city election takes place next month. The city convention of the party is scheduled for next Monday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-10
Political Gossip

With the state election less than a month away predic- ti0ns are now. being made as to the outcome of the battle of ballots. Estimates of the democratic and republican majorities in the state are many and varied. That Wa terbury will go democratic is conceded but the "dope' on the local majority involves figures ranging from $500 to 10000. The local republi- can organization, of course, is more active than in many years gone by and the g. O. D. leaders scoff at the idea that the city will go democratic even by the lowest estimate of $500.
 Tonight the republicans of the state will nominate their candidates for the house of representatives. The local republicans have no contest on for the two house positions. In other parts of the state battles for the nominations are still raging and exciting, caucuses are looked forward to in several towns this even- ing. Claude V. Stevens of Kinsington has announced that he will seek the nomination for the house in his town to- night. He will be opposed by Theodore M. Savage and Francis w. Pinches.
 Oakville republicans are all steamed up over the report that 1t will not be given any representation in the house this year. At t0-night's cau- GUS in WatertOwn it is said that the Oakyille section will be ignored. Harry B. Rus sell is the OakviIle candidate but the party leaders in Wa tertown, proper, are said to have two names up their sleeves. Judge William Hun- gerford, who has represented the town for several terms past, is now running for the senate.
 The republicans look for a contest tonight when the ninth senatorial district con- vention is held in New Haven. Harold l.. Blakeslee and for mer Alderman Harry B. Ken- nedy are both seeking the nomination.. Both men are strong so the contest is ex. pected to be a lively one.
 In Derby the democrats have a decidedly bitetr fight on their hands over the ques- tion of the mayOralty nomin, alton. Former Mayor Frank J. Conway and former Mayor George P. Sullivan are both after the nomination.. The primaries will take place on Monday. The incumbent, Mayor William J. Rior- dan, democrat, refused to seek renOmination. As for the house nominations, the Derby democrats are getting into the mire more and more daily. The list of candidates seeking the two house nomin- ati0ns reads almost like the party primary list. They in- cIude Representative Thomas F. M0lloy, Thomas Woods, Cyrus J. Sasf0rd, John O'Don- nell, Fred F. McEnerney, Jo- seph MalafOnte and John o. Dell. Representative Edward Kirby is not seeking renom- inati0n.
 ThA AnsOnia hnard n1 al-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-10

"Yes, sir," said Morden.
 "But don't spring any of it,' said Blocker. You button it ur under your hat and see that you keep your mouth shut. You get the Information. As you get it, you < bring 1t to me. You'd better make daily reports"
 Suppose they get wise to me?" Morden asked.
 How do you mean?" Blocker countered.
 Suppose" Morden said, "they Ind out that I'm making the in- vestigati0n? They are almost cer- tAin to, you know, when I start brewing around in Riverview and :"
 Bleeker's words popped out with the explosive force of firecrackers.
 "Don.t give. a damn!" he mapped. "Let 'em find out. What do we care? Tell lem what you're there for If they ask questions. Re- 3nember, young. man, that this fnewspaper is back of it. Frank B. Cathay may be bigger than you
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-10

Ethel West moved with slow de- liberation. T
 "You'n have to wait," she said. twin you be seated 2"
 Mrs Cathay bit at her under lip. Then her face once more re- faxed into perfect repose.
 sThank you,,' she said in voice that was neither cordial nor grate- full. She remained standing.
 Ethel west sstrode into Dan Bleeker's private office. Mrs cathay is out there," she said.
 Blocker looked up at her with 3 swift frown. "Alone?"
 "Yes." "what does she want?" "she won't tell me-"
 ''what does she look like7" 
 .She's about 30. She has lots of money and she's spent a lot of 1t on her appearance. She's got one of those schoolgirl complex ions. She hardly ever moves her facial muscles. Her eyes are ner- vous. She's trying to make a good impression. She's wearing a fur coat with Q big collar; she looks better in it when she's standing up. She, started to sit down and then changed her mind. She thinks perhaps you might come out to see her. instead of letting her come in to see you. She's standing up so she can make a good impress sion."
 "Fat?" asked Blocker. '.No, she's got perfect figure and the coat displays 1t to ad- vantage"
 "show her in." said Blocker.
 Ethel West moved unhurriedly to the door which opened into the outer office.
 "You may come in, Mrs cathay." Mrs Cathay entered the office with short, qiuck steps. From the moment she reached point from which she could command a view of Dan Bleeker's desk her eyes were wide, showing to advantage the long lashes. Her head was held slightly to one. side against the big collar of the coat. Her lips we're curved in perfectly arched smile.
 sMr Bleeker!" she exclaimed. ''It was so nice of you to see me and no nice of you to see me so promptly. I know what busy man you are"
 Dan Blocker didn't get up. Ethel West pulled the door shut behind her as she returned to the outer office. The door gave forth 8 sound which indicated that there had been some unnecessary em. phasis in connection with it's clos ing.
 "sit down, Mrs cathay," said Dan Blocker.
 T wanted to see you about my husband" Mrs Cathay said.
 ''Yes, of course"
 "oh. did you know I was com ing ?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-10

fights. You're going into River
 view as the representative of The Blade. You're going to be fight ing one of the most powerful men in the city. You'll find all the home guard arrayed against you. They'll try to frame you. They'll do everything they can to make
 things disagreeable for you. Stand up and take it right on the chin, and don't let them stampede you or
 make you even hesitate. If you
 get a chance, you telf them that
 The Blade is in this thing to the
 finish; that if they frame some-
 thing on you and get you out o1 Riverview, there'll be another man
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-10
 msev WereM not Or the rstrdnim ndofa aaOie

Blocker but won't explain. the na- ture of your business. Is that right?"
 The woman was expensively gowned and well kept; her man. ner regal, yet worried. Her face was nestled against the collar of 8 fur coat, a collar which had been carefully selected to set off the delicate oval of the face, when the face was held against the collar at just such an angle.
 "Yes," she said. 'Will, you be so good as to tell him that I am here?1 st
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-10
Test Your KnouUledge

l. Name the unit of the currency of Chile. 2. Considering Australia as a continent, what is the largest island in the world?
 3. Who wrote the Van Bibber stories? What game, played on horseback, mostly resembles hockey?
 B. Does the U. S. government owe any debts to foreign governments?
 G. What colony was founded by the Pilgrim Fath. CTS who came to America in the Mayhower? 7 Of which state is Santa Fe the capital? 6. In which shakespearian tragedy is Ophelia character?
 S. Who wrote "0Id Curiosity shop?
 10. What animals closely resemble aIligators? TURN TO PAGE IS FOR CORRECT ANSWERS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-10

dermen has voted to increase the mayors pay from $1,OOO to $2,5OO, annually. The inc crease will go into effect automatically this December providing the incoming board of aldermen votes approval. State legislature action will not be necessary to make the boost unless the measure is defeated by the new board of aldermen. Mayor Peter Hart, incumbent, will not benefit by the raise unless he is reelect- ed to office next month.
 The WatertOwn democrats will caucus Friday night to , nominate candidates for the house. Following the caucus, : Major J. Joseph Smith of this city, nominee for congress, Sutherland Beckwith, candi- date for high sheriff of Litch- field county, John M. Adds of New Milford, Ralph H. ScO- ville and other candidates for office will address the dele gates.
 The Southington democrats have nominated Edward H. Mehmel, town chairman, \ and Anthony A. Voloski for the house of representatives. Mrs. Mary Flynn sought one of the nominations but was defeated at the party caucus. The dem- ocrats Of Southington have re- nominated Probate Judge Thomas F. Welch to succeed himself. Tonight the dem- Ocrats of the 7th senator ial district will meet to nom. inate candidate for the sem ate. Two candidates are being mentioned for the nomination, James R. Rabbett of Windsor Locks, who was defeated two years ago by Senator Howard w. Alcorn of SufIield, and Town Chairman Arthur Hayes of Sirnsbury. The republicans of the 27th senatorial district have nominated Prosecuting Attorney E. Gaynor Brennan of Stamford for the state sen- ate. The incumbent, Judge Frederick w. Huxford, repub- lican, did not seek renOmina- tion.
 The town of Pennington has decided to ask the next session of the legisuature to outlaw the sale and use of fireworks in that community. The select men feel that they have not the authority to outlaw the sale and use of fireworks with out . legislative act. Water- bury and other cities and towns of the state have out Iawed the fireworks by means of special ordinances.
 Congressman E. w. GOss of this city, who is seeking re- election to congress in the fifth district, attended 8 meet ing of the ThOmastOn Veterans council tonight. Twelve ques. tions were put to him con- corning veterans legislation. At a later meeting similar questions will be put to Major J. Joseph Smith of this city, democratic nominee for con- gross and Congressman Goss' opponent.
 Candidates for various noml- nations in Shelton who have failed to get the endorsement of the z. O. D. town committee of their community are talk ing of presenting their own slateS at the caucuses to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-10
CHAPTER NV

Dan Blocker junior partner and publisher of The Blade turned to Morden his police reporter putting someone else your desk down at headquarers he sad You get busy and chase down every lead you can get on Frank Cathay. Dig into Cathays life with spade and dig deep her be plenty there that he won't want to have brought there always s The trouble with of his type is they pose being altogether perfect They put up
 front that isn't human When you get back of that front hSav and find out