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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03
PRAYING BAND IS
 RUDELY HECKLED
BY JACK ZIAMAN

(UnIted Press Stan Correspondent
 Hartford, Nov 3--With c final, "Oh, God, hear our cause" bald, walruS- -mustached George W. Smith saw his tiny flock of Hartford pray ing band members home at dawn today after an all-night prayer meeting for the defeat of President Roosevelt almost was broken up by Q gang of hoodlums.
 I'm sure the good Lord," intoned Brother Smith, public stenograper- evangelist, twill not let Us down. If he should dec:s. against us, the Lords will be done, but we will go right on praying"
 The prayer meeting in q Bqueaky- fioored rooming -house, was sched- uled to start ct 10 o'clock last night, but 1t was Q half hour later before proceedings began. Close to 40 per- sons clogged the third-fioor apart- ment of Sister Cora Bogue. About nine of them were members of the praying band.
 Many Visitors Drunk
 Many of the visitors were drunk. Others had plastered new deal signs on the door of the dwelling--sat huddled in q corner, fearful of what would happen. One heckler came armed with Q pocketfu of disreputable- looking eggs.
 Suddenly, about i0:i6, a husky young man fainted. He was carried to a bed, where M.J. Bouge, Q reg istered nurse, examined, him. She said "he pulled It." He was better in no time.
 Three drunks, one of them in 6 battered condition, started c row. A neWspaperman called two police- men and they were elected. One of tho drunks complained Inc didn't want to "leavc the republican ral- ly."
 "This is not q political gather- ing, said Brother Smith, It is prayer meeting, in the name oi Jesus only"
 PlCtufes Bnhppeu
 Cameramen snapped pictures of the group kneeling in prayer. Broth- CT Smith opened the meeting with reading from the Bible. Jesus Baid," he intoned, "tfia. men ought always to pray and not to faint" The hoodlums seated on camp chairs obtained from an undertaking cs- tablishmen, Uttered.
 Brother Smith took up the new deal. Could we in the United States" he said in a monotone, "be brought to the realization of what the passing of human liberty means we would be shocked beyond the power of endurance. There Is tragedy in the death of freedom" Didn't Like Hearst He began reading excerpts from magazines and newspapers. A voice !, in the audience objected when he lifted one paper. "I'd rather" said the heckler, you skip over that. It's a Hearst paper"
 We should fall on our knees daily" said Brother Smith, "and thank God about our constitution. The new deal administration would destroy all this. Perhaps the good Lord will put something in the way tomorrow.
 Heckled again, the leader of the flock said: Now I want you to hear all this. We'll start the regular pray CT meeting after you men have gonc."
 "WeTl be here for a long time brother" voice said. They were Drunks In Evidence
 Drunks waded to and fro among the audience. Some mumbled en- couragement to Brother Smith. The egg-carryipg hoodlum suddenl, tossed one of his missiles out tn, door at one of his departing cron. ies. It struck with devastating effect
 "You ought to be ashamed oI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03
DAY OF OATH
 |SJAN.2O,1937
Norris Lame Duck'' Amendment Ends March
 4 Inauguration
By EDWARD W. LEWIS


 Washington, Nov. 3--(UP)-The next president of the United States for the first time In history, will be inaugurated in mid-winter.-Jan- uary 20, instead of March 1, as a re- suit of the Norris "lame duck" amendment.
 Washington, despite It's souther- ly location, finds winter often grim. AS Q result Q Bnowstorna beating down on the Capitol may be the in- auguration greeting for the next president.
 Four years ago Franklin D. Roosevelt was inaugurated on the center tier of Capitol steps on March {. The day was hay, chilly and windy.
 Term Cut Short
 Next year, as a result of an amendment to the constitution sponsored by Sen. George Norris tR fTeb., the new president mus, take his oath of ofiice almost eight weeks before any predecessor January-Ofte q clustering, snowy month even as far south as the languid Potomac.
 Norris sponsored the constitution al amendment in the belief that the "lame duck" congress In mod ern times was . relic of the past with It's How transportation arrange ments.
 Now with airplane and stream lined train, he argued tho will of the people in Q November election should react on legislation with the beginning of the new year after the q ton.
 Congress Meets Jan. 6
 Thus congress will mcet-.a new congress--on Jan. 6, and q president bt inaugurated on Jan. 20 for the first time. President Roosevelt there- fore finds himself the first presi- dent in history with Q term cut short.
 One major hazard to the inaug. uration has resulted from the Nor. ris amendment. Previously 6 "lamt duck" congress has met in Jan uary--A congress already organized to give official benediction to the electoral cc!lege count.
 The new amendment provides that on Jan. |, ono day after the neY congress convencs, house and senate will s. in joint session and give legal status to the electoral vote.
 However, the possibility has risen that the hoiiSe--afl admixture 0i political afiihatiofs--may be unable to organize by that date. 4 strong Liberal bloc" conceivably could dee lay election of a new speaker so that the joint session would be de- layed.
 May Need New Law
 Tn that even new law would have 10 Dc :ushed through setting another date for verihcation Of the electoral vote. This would be nee. cssary in event of the house failing to organize, if a new president Is te take the oat.l on Jan. 20.
 Inauguration day often has been day of rough weather, Straining { physical strength of government ofiicials, particularly of justices oi supreme court who usually attends en Inasse.
 March is blustery and dangerous
 Washington. January is ever more so. The capitol for several yc ITS past has been susceptible te New England wintry weather. A spell of 1t in January could affect the glamo.r of inauguration day The drive from the White House to the capitol by the president ano his successor conceivably could bt through Q driving blizzard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03

congressmen. Of more than local interest was the battle between Owen Johnson tdemocrat. the novelist and friend of President Roosevelt. and Representative allen T. Treadway republican,. dean Of the Massachusetts congressional delegation, in the first district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03

yourself" said Sister 0ogue.
 It was close to midnight when the last of the oustiders departed. Mem bers of the praying band knelt In prayer.
 "some great blessing intoned Brother Smith. "may come out Of this meeting"
 He locked the door after there were no further interruptions un- til the hand disuersed ct dawn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03

One kindergarten pupil of Dug gan school approached the polls near noon time, walked up tO Detective Joseph Bender and in- quired as t0 how she could east . vote for President Roosevelt. Detective Bender informed the young lady that her school teach CT would supply that information.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03
Highlights

Thirty-five per cent of the to- tai vote in the tenth district had been cast at 9 o'clock this morn- ing. This was considered a good turnout for the voters of that precinct. Despite the rush the voters were kept moving along in excellent fashion.
 In the ninth district there was one aged voter who made sure she got to the polls. She arrived fin q wheel chair. The moderator, naturally, acting in his official ca. pacity, had to help her pull the lever.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03

William Mahancy, always 0 col- orful election day figure in the Brooklyn district appeared this morning wearing a conspicuous blue feather in his hat band, and appeared to be enjoying the pros ceedings more than ever.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03

lever.
 In the third district 1t was rum ored through the grapevine sys- tenn that out of almost 20 ab- gentee ballots cast there this morning 75 per cent of them were for Roosevelt and the rest of the democratic ticket.
 It was rumored in the ninth district that Fire and Police Com missioner Harry Minor slept in the flrehouse housing the voting machines all night so that he could be the first voter in the precinct this morning.
 Tn the 18th district Charles J. DeBisschop has usually been the first voter. He wasn't today, though and many were wondering what happened to him.
 Mayor Frank Hayes and Con. troller Daniel J. Lenry visited every voting place In the city sev- eral times today. They kept the huge crew of democratic workers on its toes constantly.
 Murray Garter, who IS now working at the Capitol, was back in Waterbury on the job today as usual. He was at democratic headquarters on East Main street directing the sending out of auto- mobiles for voters. This has been Murray's job for many years.
 It was said that the number of automobiles in use today by the various parties was the greatest in the history of Waterbury The banners reading "v0te for so.and so" did not appear to be as big and flashing as in past years, however.
 There was Q pencil hanging on every voting machine in the city today. This was so that those wanting to vote in for Mrs. Lydia Ayotte or Frederick Puckey, ."write-in" candidates for Con- gress, could do 50.
 The pupils of Duggan school this morning enjoyed \ morning snack when party workers at the 1Ith district polls divided their lunch among the children In the school playground.
 William Mahaney, always c cole orfui election day figure in the Brooklyn district appeared this morning wearing a conspicuous blue feather in his hat band, and appeared to be enjoying the pro- ceedings more than ever.
 One kindergarten pupil of Dug gan school approached the polls near noon time, walked up to Detective Joseph Bender and in- quired as Co how she could east . vote for President Roosevelt. Detective Bender informed the young lady that her school teach- CT would supply that information. Their appeal for votes ccntere' around social security among fac tory workers and agricultural poll cieS among farmers.
 NEW JERSEY DOUBTFUL
 Trenton, N. J., Nov. 3.--tUP)--Ney Jersey, one of the doubtful stateA sent the greatest army Of voters fl It's history to the polls today.
 It was eXpeced that almost al af ttaa q agk nnn sanlstaenA sJakasu n,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03

Tn the third district 1t was run- ored through the grapevine sys- tenn that out of almost 20 ab- sentee ballots cast there this morning 75 per cent of them were for Roosevelt and the rest of the democratic ticket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03

The pupils of Duggan school this morning enjoyed \ morning snack when party workers at the 1Ith district polls divided their lunch among the children In the school playground.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-09
Juneau, Douglas Democrats
 Rally at Jackson Shrine,
 Begin Campaign for 1886

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-09
NO CAUSE FOR GOVERNOR TELLS BOURB0NS
Roosevelt Facing Similar Situation to tn at Tn
 Jackson's Time

There is no cause to worry over Supreme Court reversals of certain legislative acts passed under the present Administration, Gov. John w. Troy assured the large crowd that gathered last night in Terminal Cafe for the Jackson Day banquet. It isn't the first time in American history that executive actions, ta- ken in time of stress to carry the country through crisis, have been held invalid by the court, he ex- plained. It was done in the recon struction period and may be done again
 With Roosevelt at the helm with a secure place in the hearts of the American people. there is no cause for alarm," he declared. The peo- pie will re-elect Franklin Roosevelt, that great Jeffersonian and Jack sonian Democrat, next November" |"
 Tribute To Jackson
 Paying tribute to the memory of President Andrew Jackson, Gov. Troy revealed how similar were the conditions under which Roosevelt and Jackson served as Chief Exc cutives, and how each had met the challenge courageously and carried through for the common good of the people and the nation.
 In his remarks, the Governor said:
 Tt is appropriate that the sup porters of Franklin Roosevelt and his great administration should as- sefnble and sound praises and ex- hort one another to stand fast for the things and principles for which he has labored.
 "It was truly said by great French economist about the time of the French Revolution that the best government is a democracy with wise, efficient and patriotic leaders whom the populace follow with fidelity American history and experience under the Democratic Party have justified that conclus- ion The Democratic Party has produced many wise, efficient and patriotic leaders. Probably the greatest of them have been Jeffer- son, Jackson and Roosevelt and of these three the experiences of Jack son and Roosevelt have been more nearly alike. In this statement I must apologize to Woodrow Wilson and others. but the circumstances of their administrations did not in- volve the sort of crisis that con- fronted Jackson and Roosevelt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-09
NATION SAVED FROM RUIN BY
 ROOSEVELT ACT
Hellenthal, Connors Point Out Achievements and
 Policies of New Deal

The Republican party with it's wailing furnishes the circus; the Democrats will supply the revival in the 1886 campaign, J. A. Helen thai, principal speaker of the eve- ming at the Jackson Day banquet last night in the Terminal, told his listeners who filled the cafe to over flowing.
 The accomplishments of the New Deal speak for themselves, he point ed out, but should be stressed from time to time as they effect Alaska and the nation. No better barome- ter of the improvement in conditions and rise in business universally is available than the tourist business to Alaska, he said During the late Hoover days, ships came to Alaskan docks virtually empty of travellers and tourists; today they are filled to capacity. The last season was one of the best in years, some 30,000 tour istS being recorded in Juneau.
 
 Business Recovery
 The reason, he declared, for this great gain in travel is due to busi- ness recovery. The nation has been revived under the policies and pro- gram of President Roosevelt, the speaker brought out.
 Not in 15 years has there been fewer business failures than in 1885. he said. They have to go to anoth- CT Democratic Administration to find conditions as good as they are today
 He referred to the new year busi- ness reports, revealing the great strides made by industry, comment ing. and still there are those who would return to the good old days or Hoover" During the latter,s re- gime, big business and the New York Lankers worried so much about Hooy- CT and his probable political demise and the rise of the Democrats, that they couldn't think of anything else to do, so they lost confidence. MT. Hellenthal hum rous ly remarked. This being an election year, I would not be surprised to see them losing confidence again" he added.
 The Way To Stop a Boom
 A Republican friend recently told him he was afraid of boom, the speaker said. Mrs Hellenthal, over hearing the conversation, later said to her husband, Let it come. We know how to stop it. Just elect an other Republican President.
 MT. Hellenthal recited the history of the Republican and Democratic parties from their inception, the Re-
 tContinued oL Page Seven)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-09
3 MISSING MEN
 BEING SOUGHT

Two requests for the finding of missing men were received today by the U. s. Marshals office:
 The whereabouts of Edward Mor- ris Bond, of Reno, Nevada, is sought by his sister, Mrs. Adoree Neville, residing in the Sovereign Apart ments in the same city. Mrs. Me- vile telegraphed the scant clue that Bond was believed to have had scar let fever recently, and that he may be in Fairbanks.
 A message sent to the Marshaps s office in Fairbanks today drew the response that the man is unknown there.
 Sam Brown, private in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, seeks information concerning his two uncles, Thomas and Adam Brown. The nephew of- fered the lead" that Thomas Brown left Dawson for Douglas on Septem- Der 5, 1903,' while Adam was known to have staked claims on Forty Mile Creek in 1908 and 1909.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-09
TRAINING FOR
 LOCATIONS TO
 BE CONTINUED
New Classes to Start This Month, Phillips Tells
 Chamber Meeting

Due to the popularity of the ten weeks period of night school com mercial and cooking classes, con- cluded on November 21, which were School system with the cooperation of the U. s. Government, many new voca ational training classes will be available to the men and women ot Juneau during a second ten weeks period to start the last of this month, according to A. B. Phillips, Superintendent of Schools, and A. E. Schoettler, Director of Vocational Education, who spoke at the Cham Der of Commerce luncheon at the Terminal Cafe toay
 The classes in shorthand, typing, Spanish, and cooking, which were available during the previous period, will be continued during the forth coming period, provided they are wanted, MT. Phillips said. An even one hundred pupils received commer- cial instruction, he said and an av- craze of 120 pupils attended the cooking class.
 Subjects Proposed
 Among the subjects proposed for the next night school period are :: Radio in all its qualifications includ- ing reception, repair and mainte- nance, erection of broadcasting sta- tions, and code instruction; marine engines, including diesel, gasoline, billboard, and possibly automobile engines as many small vessels arc powered with plants of that type; navigation; blue print reading; sew ing; advertising, and band and or chestra work.
 Juneau school teachers will not be employed, MT Phillips said, and edu- cational requirements will be sus- pended in Iavor of practical expert ence with regard to the hiring of teachers for the night school.
 MT. Schoettler requested the Chamber of Commerce to appoint an advisory committee to aid and ad- wise MT. Phillips in selecting the best courses, teachers and meeting places, and in arranging other de- tails of the proposed course. A mo- tion was carried to appoint such a committee subject to MT. Schoettler s approval.
 Reports Meetings
 Reports of two meetings of the Executive Board of the Chamber of Commerce. held on January 3. and January ', were read by Secretary Curtis Shattuck. A letter has been sent to Alaska Delegate Anthony j.. Dimond, Secretary Shattuck said. re- questing him to correct statements appearing in a recent magazine ar- ticle written by Rex Beach, encour-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-09
ARGUMENTS TO JURY CONCLUDE
 DECR00T TRIAL.
Dead Witness Cited by De- fense in Chichagof
 Murder Case

Closing arguments of the govern ment and defense counsel occupied all of today's session in the retrial )f Harry DeGroot, accused of first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Abe Hansen at Hirst-ChichagOt n March, 1883
 Judge George F. Alexander is ex- pected to read his instructions to the jurors when court convenes to- morrow morning, with the case prob- ably given the jury before the noon 'ecess tomorrow or early in the af- ternoon
 Arguments Closed
 Assistant District Attorney George w. Folta addressed the jurors when court opened this morning, attacking DeGroots tes t m ony and recon structing the crime as a cold-blood- ed murder He was followed by De- fense Attorney H. L. Faulkner. who scored the allegedly wide variation in the stories of prosecution witnesses, and pointed to the assertedly exten- uating circums a n es surrounding the shooting.
 MT. Folta again addressed the jurors with his closing arguments late this afternoon.
 Dead Witness Cited
 The importance of the death of Hi" Parsons, partner of Abe Han sen, was called to the jury's atten- tion by MT. Faulkner. Parsons had been subpoenaed as a defense wit ness at the first trial. but died fot,.' days before the hearing of the case was begun. MT. Faulkner claimed that the testimony of Parsons would have corroborateo the original story of Mrs. Peter Kirkibo, the former Mrs. DeGroot, who claimed in the retrial that her first testimony was "all false"
 The jurors were asked to weigh the fact that Parsons lips were sealed by death, and that evidence he might have offered as a witness would never be known.
 Ten Threats Claimed
 The d e f n S e attorney declared that Mrs. Kirkibo testified at the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-09
BANNERS WILL FIGHT DIM0ND
 FISHTRAP BILL
Ketchikan Fish Company Executives Enroute Wash-
 ington, Register Protest

SEATTLE, Jan. 8-Wynn Brindle and Frank Lloyd of Ketchikan, last of many prominent Alaska fish com- pany executives, left here last night for Washington to oppose the two controversial anti-fish trap bills now pending in Congress.
 One bill, H. R. 82l3, sponsored by Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Dimond, would not only abolish all Alaska fish traps next January, but would bar all nonresident fishermen. This would effect hundreds of Sound fish ermen who visit Alaska waters an- nually.
 Another bill, sponsored by Rep. William I. Sirovich, N. Y, would abolish fish traps only.
 Jack zeldenhurst and Tn o m s Hangury, Ketchikan seiners, left here early this week to support the bill
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-09
FARLEY LOOKS FOR CAMP AICN
 OF DEF TAXATION
Declares Democratic Op. ponents Will Have
 Large Slush Fund

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-Chair- man James A. Farley told the members of the Democratic Ma tional Committee today that the approaching campaign would be campaign of defamation, financed by the largest slush fund ill his tory, coming from the pockets of those who have neither public con- science nor private scruple."
 In concluding his statement, Chairman Farley said: Let me tell you now our opponents will make this the bitterest and cer- tainly the dirtiest struggle that any of us can remember"
 Chairman Farley discounted ru- mors that a third party will split into the Democratic ranks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-09
CONFERENCE ON FARM ISSUES
 CALLED TODAY
President Roosevelt Con- venes Financial, Legal,
 Agricultural Advisers

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.-In a new move to meet the farm problem, President Roosevelt today summon ed financial, legal and agricultural advisors for joint conference.
 On the list for the afternoon White House session are Secretary of Ag- riculture Henry Wallace, Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau, At- torney- General Homer S. Cummings, Chester Davis, Administrator of the dead AAA; Daniel Bell, Acting Bud- get Director; Herman Oliphant, Treasury Counsel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-09
PRISON FARM
 QUARANTINED
Seven Men Isolated in Penal Institution Five
 Definitely III

2. VANCOUVER, B. O., Jan. 8.-Oak- ala Prison Farm has been quaran- tined to visitors and seven male prisoners have been isolated follow ing an outbreak of scarlet fever
 Officials said five of those isolat- ed are definitely known to be affect ed, while the other two show symp- toms
 Officers termed the outbreak mild but said every precaution is being taken All the present cases were dis covered Wednesday.
 There are 460 men and women at the prison farm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-09
CHICAGO LOOMS AS PLACE FOR
 DEMO SESSION
National Committeeman
 Hearing Proposals Today At White House

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-Chicago today appeared to be leading Phil adelphia and San Francisco for the Democratic convention as the National Committeeman considered bids from each city.
 All bidders were allotted 30 min utes to present their proposal. All stated the S150,000 was acceptable as the price.
 Chairman James A. Farley an- nounced the national convention will be held on June 23, two weeks after the Republican convention.
 All members attending the com mittee session were White House guests today at buffet luncheon.