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The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
Massacre at Empire City"

THE silver mining business was
l. booming in Nevada and her
neighbor, California, was beginning
to be more than little jealous of
her prosperity, especially since so
many Californians were investing
heavily in Nevada mining stock. So
the newspapers in that state began
advising the public to dispose of its
Nevada stock and invest in Cali
fornia gold mines.
And then one day shocking story
appeared in the Virginia City
New Territorial Enterprise. 1t
seems that a man in Empire City
had followed the advice of the for
eign papers" Then, remorseful over
his treason to home town industry
and home town prosperity, he had
killed himself, his wife and their
nine children.
The story caused sensation not
only in Nevada but in every part
of the country to which the tele-
graph wires carried it. Then the
newspaper man who wrote the story
of this massacre" revealed that it
was all a fake, written solely to
point a ''trade-at-home" moral.
Years later he confessed, 1.-The
idea that anybody could ever take
my massacre for a genuine occur
renee never once suggested itself
to me, hedged about as it was by
all those tell-tale absurdities and
impossibilities." But such was his
genius in telling a plausible story
that the public did accept it un-
hesitatingly. His name was Mark
Twain.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
America Backs Up League

>
nENOUNCING Japan as the ag-
~ gressor in the conflict in China
end accusing Tokyo of violating
both the nine-power treaty and the
Kellogg-Briand pact, the United
States government lined up with the
League of Nations.
Secretary of State Hull issued
statement to this effect, asserting
that Japan'S action in China was
inconsistent with the principles
that should govern the relationships
between nations and was contrary
to the provisions of the two treaties.
1t was indicated that the United
States would participate in a con-
ference of the powers signatory to
the nine-power pact, which was
called for by the league.
Fifty member nations of the
league voted for the resolution
branding japan as an invader and
treaty violator and warning of more
drastic action if Tokyo does not
mend its ways. China was assured
of the moral support of these pow
ers, which agreed to take no action
that would weaken China'S power of
resistance. Poland and Siam re-
Trained from voting.
The Aga Khan. Indian prince who
is president of the league assem-
bly,, sent messages to the signers of
the nine-power treaty and to Ger
many and Russia, asking them to
convene Immediately.
These events followed closely
upon President Roosevelt's startling
address at the dedication of a boule-
ward bridge in Chicago, which
turned out to be perhaps the most
important speech he ever has made.
Reiterating his determination to
keep America out of war, he said:
"The peace, the freedom, and the
security of 80 per cent of the popu-
lation of the world is being leopard
lied by the remaining 10 per cent
who are threatening breakdown of
all international order and law"
He continued: THE peace-loving
nations must make a concerted ef-
fort in opposition to those violations
of treaties and those ignorings of
humane instincts which today are
creating a state of international an
archy from which there is no escape
through mere isolation or neutrality.
We are determined to keep
out of war, yet we cannot insure
ourselves against the disastrous ef-
fects of war and the dangers Of in.
volvement.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
Japs Win Big Battle

DISPATCHES from Shanghai said
- the japanese forces in north
China had won a big victory in
Hopei province, breaking through
the Chinese lines at Shichiachuang
on a vital railway after three days
of fierce fighting. However, the Chi
nese claimed to have strengthened
their positions in that region and it
was reported the communist eighth
route army was heavily attacking
the rear and flank of the Japanese
columns in Shansi province.
Neutral observers thought the
japanese conquest of North China
would soon be complete.
In Tokyo Prince Konoye, the pre-
mier, formed a supreme war coun-
Gil Of national leaders.
Japan's plan to set up an autono-
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
Antiquarian Discovery

\ RE you one of those who be-
1 \ lieve that ''the English have no
sense of humor"? If so, read this
confession which appeared in a Lon
don newspaper trade journal back
in 1875:
An editor man is very sore (the
wound is too new to allow of names
being mentioned) at having recently
been thoroughly hoaxed. A copy of an
ancient inscription was sent for inser-
ton to a local, the original of which
was professedly taken from a stone
found in excavating the foundations for
some new buildings in Queen Victoria
street. The following note accompanied
it and with the inscription duly ap-
peared:
IT enclose copy of an inscription in
during the excavations in Queen Vic
toria street. where as you doubtless
are aware, there formerly stood
church dedicated to a Saxon saint and
missionary, of whom many traces and
relics still exist. He is known to the
monkish chroniclers by the name Of
Uncatus Ambulans.
Perhaps a copy might be suitable for
your Well-known and eXtenSively-read pa
per and some of your antiquarian read
ers may be able to supply transla.
ion"
I.SABILLI .HOERES AGO.
.FORTIBUS .ES. IN AFRO.
NOSCE MARI. THEBE. .TRUX
.VOTIS .INNEM PES.AN.DUX.
A metrical translation was forwarded
next day, and was inserted with note
that I'VE knew all the time it was a
hoax, and only inserted it as a joke. Z"
but those who saw Arthur just after he
received the translation. say they cannot
reconcile his lookHof agonized horror and
the awful profanity of his language with
his public explanation.
Inscription on stone discovered on
the site of church of st. Walker, called
by the monkish chroniclers, 'Uncatus
Ambulans' (Hookey Walker).
IT say, Billy. here's 60.
Forty buses in row.
No, see Maryl they be trucks:
Vot is in 'em? Peas and Ducks"
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
Japan Denies Violations

IN A formal reply to the charges
Of treaty violation the Tokyo for
eign Office fatty denied responsible
ty for the Sino-Japanese conflict and
asserted that China, not Japan, had
violated the treaties. The anti-Jap-
anese attitude and the mobilizing of
Chinese troops. said the statement,
forced Japan to take military ac-
tion. entirely in self-defense. Japan
disclaimed any desire to annex
parts of Chinese territory, and de-
clared the accusing nations misun-
derStand the situation.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
Natures Loneliness

Who can explain the secret pathos
of Natures loveliness? 1t is a touch
of melancholy inherited from our
mother Eve. 1t is an unconscious
memory of the lost Paradise. 1t is
the sense that even if we should
find another Eden, we would not be
At to enjoy it perfectly nor stay in
it forever.-Henry Van Dyke.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
TO Bring
YOU RELIEF
IN MINUTES
TIE REASON
BAYER ASPIRIN WORKS so FAST

Drop q Boyer Aspirin toblss into O tum-
bier Of wofer.
BY the time u hits the bottom OF the
glass IL is disiniesroiing.
This speed of disintesrofion encbiss
genuine BAYER Aspirin tobleis to stort
taking hold" Of headache and simi-
lar poin few minutes offer tokias-
VOU can pay as high as you
Il want for remedies claimed to
relieve the pain of Headache,
rheumatism, Neuritis, Sciatica,
etc. But the medicine so many
doctors generally approve - the
one used by thousands of families
daily is Bayer Aspirin = 15f a
dozen tablets - about II apiece.
Simply take 2 Bayer Aspirin
tablets with a half glass of water.
Repeat, if necessary, according to
directions.
Usually this will ease such pain
in a remarkably short time.
For quick relief from such pain
which exhausts you and keeps
you awake at night - ask for
genuine Bayer Aspirin.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
Nazis Cheer Windsor

THE duke and duchess of Windsor
i were given a fine reception in
Berlin, Nazi officials meeting them
at the station and the people cheer
ing them heartily. The duke began
a tour of inspection with particular
reference to industrial housing In
Germany.
A writer on the Los Angeles Eve
ming News said the duke Of Windsor
was to become world film car"
for the Hollywood studios at a $780,
900 yearly salary. All major pro-
ducers withheld comment.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21

to stray over to the
Twentieth Century
Fox studio to make
a picture with War
ner Baxter, her Sec
ond best leading
man. The story is
Career in c Ma
jor," 4" and is all
about a woman with
a not-so-good voice
who is absolutely
determined to get
into grand opera.
Her husband views
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
NORTHUMBERLAND
! STAR
DUST
Movie . Radio O.,
XXX BY VIRGINIA VALE*k1

WHILE all the important
w motion-picture produc.
ers were trying to interest
Ronald Colman in big, seri-
GUS dramas, he slipped over
to the Hal Roach studio and
agreed to star in a gOofy
comedy called Fancy Free. I"
No one else even suspected
that Ronnie wanted to join
the parade of serious players
who have scored in light Of
ferings.
His best friend, Bill Powell, il.
suspected of selling him the idea
Bill has such fun making comedies
and so do Myrna 10y and Carole
Lombard, and the newest recruit
Constance Bennett. l would not be
at all surprised if Constance were to
play the lead opposite Colman.
x
Now that Bill Powell is wandering
around Europe, Myrna 10y is going
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
Fr. CouehIin OF the Air

FATHER COUGHLIN, the radio
L priest of Detroit, is off the air,
at least for the present. He was
reproved by Archbishop Edward
Mooney for using in an interview
the words personal stupidity in
describing the Presidents appoint
ment of Hugo L. Black to the Su-
preme court. The priest submitted
his reply to this but was refused
permission to publish it. Therefore
he cancelled his contract for a Sc
ries of 26 broadcastS over 35 ma
tional stations.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
Special Session Likely

CONGRESS probably will be
" called into special session be-
tween November and November
16. This was revealed by President
Roosevelt just after his return to
his Hyde Park home. He indicated
that the lawmakers would be
asked to legislate for crop control,
wage and hour standards, govern
mental reorganization, and the Gre
alton of eight regional boards to
plan a program for national re-
sources.
Mr.. Roosevelt also made it clear
he has not abandoned his plans to
reform" the federal courts, includ-
ing the Supreme court.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
Court Upholds Black

DOR the present, at any rate,
Hugo L. Blacks seat on the Su-
preme court bench is secure. The
court refused to permit Albert
Levitt, former federal judge in the
Virgin Islands. and Patrick Henry
Kelly of Boston to contest the le-
gality of Blacks appointment. The
ruling was announced by Chief JUS
tice Hughes, who said the two, men
did not have sufficient interest in
the litigation. Levitt indicated he
might start other proceedings.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
Ooden Mills Dies

OGDEN L. MILLS, who succeed
~ ed Andrew Mellon as secretary
of the treasury and for years was a
leader in the Republican party, died
of heart disease at his home in New
York. Besides being financier, Mr..
Mills was an able lawyer and busi-
ness man and had a fine record as
a member of congress. He served in
the army through the World war,
and he was a philanthropist and
patron of the arts.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21

Hollywood faVorltes
have abandoned the
screen for a fling on
the stage can just
stop worrying. So
far the plays have
Tot b e en- good
enough to hold the
players for long.
Sylvia Sidney, Hen
ry Fonda, and Ellis
sa Landi will prob
ably be back at Hol-
lywood at work in
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21

Atlantic City for
their first war
council, and John
L. Lewis, their
C h i e f, revealed
plans for setting up
a permanent dual
organization. He
condemned the sus-
pension of the c. l.
o. unions from the
American Fedora
tion of Labor as
&C ow ardly" and
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
HOW OFTEN
CAN YOU KISS And
MAKE UP?

TEW husbands can understand
Il why a wife should turn from a
pleasant companion into a Shrew
for one whole week in every month
You can say I'm sorry and
kiss and make up easier before
marriage than after. If you're wise
and if you want to hold your htls-
band, you won't be three-quarter
wife.
For three generations onewoman
has told another how to go "smil-
ing through" with Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound 1t
helps Nature tone up the system.
thus lessening the discomforts from
the functional disorders which
women must endure in the three
ordeals of life: /. Turning from
girlhood to womanhood. 2. Pre-
pairing for motherhood. 3. APP
preaching middle age"
Don't be a three-quarter wife,
take LYDIA E. PINKHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND and
Go Smiling Through"
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
Italy Supports Japanese

THERE was considerable doubt
l. whether Italy would take part
in the Pacific treaty conference. but
il was assumed that if it did, it
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21

would defend the
course pursued by
Japan in China and
would do what it
could to Illustrate
the designs of the
other conferees.
This was assured
by the message con-
veyed to the Tokyo
government by Gia-
cinto Auriti, Italian
ambassador to ia
pan. According to
a Japanese news
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
It's No Use

It's No Use
every time look at you, Mag
gle, think of Ginger Rogers.
"Do you, David?"
eyes, but chap like me has to
be content"
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
SX2awued W. NGck6td
SUMMARIZES THE WORLDS WEEK
g Western Newspaper Union.

nous republic comprising the five
northern provinces is revealed in
the Tokyo press. The capital is to be
Peiping under its old name Of
Peking.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21

the whole project with distaste,
until he finds that his barber-shor
chord barytone is just what the op'
era scouts have been looking for.
X
Just as soon as a radio performer
makes an outstanding hit, the mo-
tion picture scouts grab him, Sc
now it is Professor Quiz who is go
ing to step before the camera. He
and James Wellington, the ever
popular announcer, are going to be
in Columbia Pictures Freshman
FOllies."
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
No Peace for Labor

WAR between the rival factions
w in American organized labor is
not going to cease in the near future.
The c. l. o. leaders gathered in
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21

agency, Auriti promised Kensuke
Horinouchi. japanese vice foreign
minister, that Italy will never
spare general support to Japan"
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
Should HeID

Should Help
Mrs. Browne-What / say to you
never seems to bear any fruit.
Mr.. Browne-Try pruning it a
little.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
Two Sides to It

Two Sides to It
'She thinks no man is good
enough for her.
"Well, she may be right"
"She may be. But she may be
left, too"
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21

The tremendous popularity Of The
Prisoner of Zenda" has revived in
terest in swashbuckling mythical
kingdom romances, so Sam Gold
wyn has decided it is high time to
film "Graustark" again. 1t has
been made twice before, but not in
the gorgeous way that Sam will
make it. He plans to have Merle
Oberon play the beautiful princess
and Gary Cooper the American
newspaper man who rescues and
marrieS her.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21

CONSTIPATION
UnreIentine Enemy Of Health

"LOW are your bowels?" The doc.
- tor asks this important question
because primary need Of good health
is for the bowels to regularly pass of
the waste Of metabolism. Every doctor
knows you cannot be we'll, feel we'll
or look we'll il you allow constipation
to hinder daily evacuation and thus
prevent body cleanliness. You should
know it! Then why let bad condition
continue? Try Doan's Resulets. They
are mild and effective; act as diges-
tive and hepatic stimulsnt, increase the
flow Of bile and relieve temporary
congestion Of the intestines. Be regular
with Reeules. For sale tall drug stores.
NiEyyG 53dIlI I3H
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21
N~~~~~~~NN~N
Imbrored 0 STTNDAY
Uniform oO-0~
-:-LESSON = =
BY REV. HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST.
Dean of the Moody Bible Institute
of Chicago.
g Western Newspaper Union.
Lesson for October "a
CHRISTIAN RENEWAL

LESSON TEXT-Titus 3:1-11.
GOLDEN TEXT-For the grace of
God that bringeth salvation hath ap-
peared to all men.-Titus 2:1l.
PRIMARY TOPIC-The Good Shep-
herd.
JUNIOR TOPIC-In His Likeness.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC-A New Life in Christ.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-ReneWed Life Through Christ.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21

Since he subbed for Don Ameche
on the Charlie-McCarthy-Nelson Ed
dy program, Herbert Marshall is
the most-sought-after actor in Holly
wood for radio programs. If any
sponsor could persuade him and
CIaudette Colbert to appear regular
Iy together, the programs popular.
ity rating would be sure to start
near the top. But just wait until
YOU hear Brian Aherne's voice in
the Warner Brothers picture, "The
Great Garrick." He is going to give
MIR. Marshall some competition.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21

Phil Spitalny is being ribbed by
his friends, and all because he ran
into difficulties while filming Para
mount short film featuring his Hour
of Charm All-Girl orchestra. They
all worked hard, finished the film or
schedule and went home satisfied
that they had done their best. But
the studio called up next day to
protest that mans voice could be
heard in the midst of the all-fem'
mine chorus. Spitalny went to hear
the sound-track played, pretty in
dignant that their work had beer
spoiled. Only to find that 1t was
his own voice on the film.
Motion-picture fans who have been
lamenting because so many Of their
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21

Others ExcellenceS
We should allow others ex-
cellences, to preserve a modest
opinion of our own.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-10-21

Now that Bill Powell is wandering
around Europe, Myrna 10y is going
Evening star., 1937-04-25

but on account Of Yang's opposition
could not openly 90 out Of the city,
as the city gates and the airfleld were
guarded by Yang's troops, who were
also stationed in large numbers both
inside and outside the city.
Chang wanted to send my wife and
Donald to the airtield, telling the oth-
ers that my wife would first go to
Nanking and mediate and would
still stay in Sian, while at the, same
time I was to go in disguise into the
barracks of Chang's soldiers, whence
he would send me to the airfield.
Later Chang himself also told the
same plan to my wife, urging her to
leave quickly, lest she should be en-
dangered by the fight that would
ensue between his troops and those
Of Yang. Chang said he would feel
even greater remorse If that should
happen.
My wife replied that she would not
have come to Sian if she were afraid
Of danger. Since she had already
come. she would not leave unless I
was to leave with her She was pre-
pared to live or die with me, and she
was also sure that would not try to
escape from danger in disguise.
Chang was very much impressed by
what she said and promised to find
some way to send us both back.
BY noon T. v. came and told me
that Yang had slightly changed his
mind acLa <@
prepare for departure, which he said
would most likely take place today
Chang also came later, saying that
Yang had fully agreed to send me back,
the plane was ready and might go
to the airfleld right away.
Gave Them Sincere Talk.
told him to bring Yang to see me,
which he did within half an hour.
told them to sit In front Of my bed,
and gave them long and sincere talk.
I said
This coup d'etat is an act which
gravely affects both the continuity Of
Chinese history Of 5000 years and the
life and death Of the Chinese nation,
and 1t is criterion whereby the char
acter Of the Chinese race may be
judged. Since today you have shown
due regard for the welfare Of the
nation and have decided to send me
back to Marking and no longer try to
make any special demands or force
me to make any promise or give any
orders, 1t marks a turning point in
the life of the nation, and is also an
indication OF the high moral and cul-
tural standard of the Chinese people.
1T is an ancient Chinese saying
that a gentleman should correct his
mistakes as soon as he realizes them.
The present outcome of the coup d'etst
shows that you are both ready to cor
rect your own mistakes, and that is
creditable to you as well as auguring
bright future for the Chinese race.
Since you are now so convinced by
Evening star., 1937-04-25
Circumstances Different.

| Circumstances Different.
| December 23.-I discussed the stu
alton and its possible consequences
with my wife. We both feel that the
psychology of the rebel leaders in Sian
has undergone some change, and they
| are not quite so insistent as before.
However, I believe that one must
stand by ones convictions in order to
deal with constantly changing cir
cumstances in this world. Only then
can one not be ashamed before heaven
and earth and remain consistent
whether IN danger or in safety. This
Is the only way to overcome dificul-
ties.
My wife asked me to tell her how
our leader CDR Sun Yat-sen) met
similar danger in Canton. When !
told her, she replied that my having
gone a long, hazardous journey to
join our leader on the cruiser Yung
Feng brought him company and con-
ISOLATION in his plight. She asked who
would now do the same for me as I
did for our leader?
In reply, I said, 1.-THE circumstances
In these two cases are quite different.
This time, If any one comes here to
see me. he loses his liberty, and can be
Of no help to me. know that many
OF my comrades and students are
very anxious to come, but they nnd
1t impossible to do so.
Although I have no friend or STU
dent to come and share my peril, you,
my wife. disregarding all dangers,
came here. To have husband and
wife who are willing to share all
hazards of fortune together is more
precious even than having a student
who would share the danger of his
teacher"
Togmuipukv conferred with Chang
Hsueh-liang and Yang Hu-chen for
half day, but nothing has yet been
agreed upon concerning my return to
Nanking
During the night T. v. came and
told me there should be no great dif-
ficulty in getting me away without
agreeing to any Of their terms. He
said he would do all in his power to
accomplish this result.
Sian Leaders Disagree.
December 24.-The leaders in Sian
suddenly disagreed over what they
had discussed with T. V. yesterday.
They indicated that they could not let
me 60 until central government troops
had withdrawn to Tungkwan.
T. V. is very much upset, but am
taking it quite calmly, as have not
expected to leave this dangerous place
The question of life and death
bothers me no more.
Later, the radical elements Of what
they call the Northwest Committee
brought up seven terms and asked T.
" to present them to me.
T. v. fatty refused, saying that
these terms could never be shown to
Mr.. Chang. Editors note: In the
party, the generalissimo is always
called Mr.. Chiang.)
Chang Hsueh-liang then came out
as a mediator and told them that no
more politics" should be played;
otherwise he would do as he saw flt
The terms were then withdrawn.
There were many changes during
the day, and in the evening it was
said that Yang Hu-chen was firmly
against sending me back to Nanking
and he and Chang almost quarreled
However, am not in a position to
know whether or not, on their part,
all this was sincere.
Yang's Troops Feared.
December 25.-In the morning T. v.
came and told me that Chang had
decided to send me back to Marking