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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-28
Illustrated by Harry Grissinger

Just indirectly" Mark answered,
turning to face the bar again to
ignore the agent. But Oaks jerked
him back. Like ruddy flame, then,
the red crept up Marks neck, flush
ed his face. He swung around,
stepped down from the bar.
Oaks" he said, and his voice was
low, steady, Il don't argue with a
drunk man"
Whether it was the sudden mem
DRY of Carrie Lane, standing there
in the hotel and pleading with him
not to fight, or standing there on
the knoll at Rock Creek and still
watching him when he looked back,
Mark Deuel. would never know what
prompted his next move. Ignoring
the agent again for the last time, he
turned, said good night to Newt and
walked, slowly, deliberately toward
the door Others in the room were
scarcely aware of the incident.
But Mark never reached the door.
There was shot; glass crashed and
the place became pandemonium.
Ashton Oaks lunged forward, Newt
Gale after him. Deuel." somebody
yelled, Mark Deuel., he shot at
you'll"
To Be Continued
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-28

Mark was standing at the bar
talking with Newt Gale about the
land boom and the grass-hoppers
and the drouth when Ashton Oaks
swung through the door, Newt was
saying that he'd heard over at the
stageline that the claim jumpers
were getting as thick as the land
agents. But over in Pike county the
settlers had fixed one of them. They
smoked out the fellow with sulphur
and then tossed black powder down
his chimney.
He shore did come out of that
soddy," Newt roared, and slapped
Marks knee. SAY, Mark, how'd
you like to try somethin like that
on that friend Oaks of yours?"
"All right" said Mark. But I
don't think Oaks'll be around that
long"
He felt a heavy hand on his
shoulder, whirled to face the Scowl-
ing agent. Oaks was hatless and
his short, black hair seemed to
bristle. The bird-like eyes now
seemed to be smaller than ever. IN
stantly, Mark knew the man was
drunk.
Somebody mention my name
here?" Oaks was snarling, insolent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-28

they have thorough understand
ing of the steps that had to be
taken to mobilize American indus
try for war in 1917 and 1913" is
Fortunes comment on the report.
Eve believe it would be tragic if
all the mistakes of World War I
should have to be repeated all over
again"
And Mr.. Baruch adds: Il be-
lieve this most Illuminating article
will impress upon all who read ID
many salutary reminders Of the
problems this country faced then
and the problems which, In the
same or different form, the country
is now facing. ! hope that the mis-.
takes of those who were sailing ar
uncharted sea will not be made
again; and that unnecessary loss OF
time and money will thereby be
avoided in our national prepared
ness, and, If the disaster Of war
should come, untold lives will there
by be saved.
"We have learned much about
priorities, price regulation, conserva-
ton, substitutes, and productive ca
pacitieS. The army and navy are
now well organized. There Is no
price initiation or insurmountable
shortages of men and materials. And
the present organization with its
fine personnel seems to be coming
to grips with the situation"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-28

If all income were spent or invested
as received, the demand for labor
and machines would be greater,
and the products of that labor
and machinery would find market.
There would be more profits and in
come, and moderate tax rates would
produce more revenue than is pro-
duced by the present cock-eyed in
come taxes. Best of all, less tax rev.
enue would be needed, since relief
costs would be limited largely to the
care of the unemployable.
Under such system of taxation
the whole case for taxing so-called
excess profit is gone. The amount of
profit that corporation earns would
no longer be important. Instead, the
amount that it keeps and does not
use would become significant. This
is quite different from the discred-
tied tax on undistributed profits. If
the money earned is not paid out in
dividends, it may be invested in new
plant or machinery. That would be
using it rather than boarding. Heavy
taxation should apply only to those
profits which are kept idle.
If the greatest weight of taxation
were put on idle income, there
would be less fuss and worry about
the bad distribution of wealth and
income. The income that is kept in
use would diffuse its benefits wide
ly. 1t would create jobs and wages
and markets, and these conditions
are not fertile soil for social discon-
tent. The tax law would say, in eff
feet, if you keep your income in use
your tax will be comparatively low,
but if you insist on boarding it your
tax will be heavy. This would be
truly scientific taxation, on the prin-
ciple that if the individual will not
use his income the government must
take it and use it. 1t is also the best
defense and support of private en-
terprise, on the ground that private
spending or investment is to be pre-
ferred over government spending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-28
Nazi Model Economic
Plan From u. S. System
War Industries Board Devised Pattern Follow
ing World War - Rearmament Program Pre-
sents New Problems - Baruch Writes Report.

ed the government of Chile,
which was then neutral, to
confiscate the closed German
nitrate plants and to sell their
entire stock to the U. S. gov
eminent at a price about 40
per cent under the market.
6.-To conserve both fabrics and
labor and to reduce the strain
on the textile industry, the
Board arranged through the
French Ambassador to have
the Paris style arDiters make
short skirts and narrower
frocks fashionable.
ITO reduce still further the
production of civilian goods,
the Board persuaded the shoe
industry to reduce the number
of styles and limit the colors
of shoes to black, white, and
one shade of tan.
BY the time the Armistice
was signed the War Industries
Board had also laid plans to
reduce all clothing styles to a
few simple patterns.
"The Editors of Fortune do no
ee how the leaders of American in.
ustry can meet the responsibilities
1 the rearmament program unless
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-28
Ashton Oaks Hunts Trouble

reins and tipped his hat to both
Carrie and Mrs. Taylor. Taylor in
/ troduced his wife, then turned to
Carrie. Miss Lane, this here is
Mark Deuel.. Film claim, too, amt
you, Deuel?"
Mark nodded. Miss Lane and
I've met before" He thought Carrie
Redeemed ever so slightly, fidgeted
with her dress. why, yes, Taylor, 1
have been thinking of taking a
claim out here on Rock Creek"
We'll, better get moving, then"
Taylor put in, she's going pretty
fast"
That's why I'm here today"
Mark explained
They sat down to dinner, cold
meal of salt pork, canned tomatoes,
and cornbread. Carrie, Mark noted,
was herself again, gay, chatty, as
she had been on the first morning
he had eaten with her, at Ma Parm-
ley's.
wonder how far I'll have to go
for water? she said, turning to her
neighbor.
well don't know" Taylor looked
at Mark. But if she keeps on get
ting much dryer, probably three
miles-straight down." Mark added
that it was good thing Carrie
would have her house so close to
Rock Greek; she'd only have to walk
half mile to do her washing.
1t was nearly o'clock when
Mark finally swung into his saddle,
explaining he wanted to look over
some more claims. Carrie watched
him closely. AS Mark started off,
after saying goodby to the Taylors,
she walked a few PAGES toward his
horse with him.
"Mr.-Mr. Deuel." she began awk-
wardly as Mark picked up his reins,
adjusted the latigo, 1--WE been
thinking about-about that trouble
in town at the hotel. I'm dreadfully
sorry it happened. I guess it was
all pretty much of mistake" She
paused abruptly.
Mark, wordleSs for moment,
too, swung into the saddle, looked
down at her. I'm sorry, too, Miss
Lane. guess you just haven't been
out here long enough, that's all.
There are some things that happen
in these new towns that can't go
on
Carrie stepped closer, her hand on
the saddle. Suddenly. Mark saw she
was pale, frightened.
"You-you won't see him again?"
well, if he runs into me-Mark
stopped, deliberately, searching her
deep, blue eyes.
ooh. but you mustn't, you mustn't.
Promise you won't" She looked up,
fearful, straight into Marks eyes,
tilt of her chin infinitely sweet.
"All right, Miss Lane" he prom
Use. Il won't go looking for trouble
nor OakS-and l hope he does the
same for me-" He tipped his hat,
rode off.
He looked back once She was
standing where he had left her,
watching him, her hands shading
her eyes, and in that moment Mark
Deuel. wondered whether Carrie
Lane loved him.
His horse splashed through the
cool, shallow waters of Rock Greek,
scrambled up the other side. To the
north lay the homestead claims
Mark had said he was going to look
over. To the south lay town. Mark
Spurred his horse-south.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-28
BATTERY e IN
INITIAL DRILL
Newly Formed Anti-Air.
craft Unit To Receive
Equipment Shortly

Lieut. John j. Egan last evening
put the members of the recently
mustered Battery E, I'd battalion,
2O8th regiment, CHG, through the
PAGES of their first drill, at the state
armory on Field street. This battery
and also Battery G, which is now
in process of recruiting are intend
ed for home defense, according to
the lieutenant, although the men are
expected to be ordered south for a
year for their period of active train
ing. Nither the axact time nor the
place where they will train is known
as yet, but it seems probable that
they will be sent in the late fall
to Virginia Beach, Va. or some
place in that vicinity.
Waterburians interested signing
up with Battery G, which Lieut..
Egan is now recruiting are urged to
see him as soon as possible, as
there are still 40 vacancies, which
will have to be filed by transfers
from other companies unless local
men avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity.
among the equipment for the
local batteries which is expected to
arrive by the first of next week are
trucks, cars, and motorcycles, radio
and spotting instruments, base sta
ton instruments, height finders, and
all the paraphernalia necessary for
efficient anti-aircraft work.
Those enlisting in the local bat
tries may achieve specialist rating
in several technical branches of SER
vice, as gun, supply, or transport
commanders, instrument men, tele-
phone men, motorcycists, and
switchboard operators, and observ-
erS.
Members of both E and G bat
tereis will hold their next drill on
September 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-28
NOVELTY CLASSES
TO FEATURE SHOW
Brilliant Horse COMPETE
ton Set for Springfield
Exposition Sept. Is
Especial to The Democratl


Springfield, Mass, August q -
New sparkle will be evident in the
always brilliant horse show at the
Eastern States Exposition, Septem-
Der Is to 81 this year, for it will
be studded with innovations and
surprise features in such quantity
that it will bear the title Horse
Show and Hippodrome. Retaining
all the Hose Show atmosphere and
tense competition in interesting
classes that have in the past made
the Exposition horse show popular,
the committee is sponsoring novelty
classes and events calculated to give
it a distinctly different aspect for
1910.
Introduction of these specials in
to the horse show will give the pro-
grams each night, from Monday to
Saturday inclusive, much wider
public appeal The outstanding at
traction will be the Graham West
ern Riders, family of 10 boys and
girls ranging in age from 10 years
downward. They are known as one
OF the greatest aggregations of
Trick riders and ropers in the coun-
try and from Oldest to the youngest
members of the troupe, each pres
ents one or more examples of SEN
sational Workmanship
Another hippodrome feature add
ed to the horse show this season will
be Bruno Marzani, his son, Danny,
world and their wonder horse,
youngest exhibition rider in the
''Mint-d or" Warrants horse has
been the sensation of the year with
his spectacular jumps over automo-
biles, fire bars and the difficult and
extraordinary "Kogley jump" a feat
few horses can duplicate.
The applause motor class, intro
duced in the Exposition horse show
last year for the first time in any
horse show, proved such popular
feature that it will be retained this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-28

New York, Aug. 28.-"Except for
a few minor changes, the economic
mobilization of NaZi Germany was
conscientiously built in imitation OF
the similar American system born
of our World War effort and the
work of our War Industries Board, :
Bernard M. Baruch will reveal to-
morrow in a foreword to special
report on the Board in the Sep
tembN issue of Fortune magazine.
Among the important and little
known points brought out in this
report, which was prepared by
James l.. Tyson with the coopera-
ton of various members of the His
tory Department of Harvard Col
lege, are
In 1918 the automobile indus
try was directed to curtail its
production rs per cent from
the previous year in order to
lessen its demand on the steel
industry, whose entire output
was needed for munitions.
ITO conserve steel and other
materials, fuel, transportation,
and labor, the War Industries
Board limited ordinary build
ing operations for Eon-war
purposes to structures costing
not more than $500 or addi-
lions of not more than $500,
unless special permission was
obtained.
BIN order to break the artificial
ly inflated price set by the
lutte monopoly in Calcutta, the
Board ordered silver shipments
to India stopped, thus threat
ening to create such a serious
panic in Indian currency that
within 48 hours jute prices
dropped to a satisfactory level.
AT a time when the open mar
ket price of copper was 35.74
cents pound and going high
er, the War Industries Board
induced the copper industry to
sell the government all the
copper it needle dior the army
and navy at 1857 cents a
pound.
SIN order to obtain adequate
supplies of nitrates needed for
munitions, the Board persuad-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-28
CAST OF CHARACTERS

CARRIE LANE-an eastern girl
who came into the frontier west
to find home.
Mark Deuel-a hOmeSteader
who keeps his business to himself.
ASHTON OAKS land agent,
with town lots to sell.
Yesterday. Visiting her home
stead site with Ashton Oaks, Car
rie is overwhelmed by the i'm
mensity of the new west. Later, at
the hotel, Oaks tries to sell her
town lots, promising the railroad
will soon come to Sioux Springs.
Mark cOntradicts Oaks, strikes
the agent when he calls Mark a
liar. Carrie stops the fight, fearing
Mark will be killed.
CHAPTER III
"Sorta stirred things up last
night, didn't yuh?" Newt greeted
Mark outside the livery stable next
morning. Hell, I don't see why
somethin' like that can't happen to
me when there's pretty woman
around to show off to-"
Mark grinned wasn't exactly
showing off, Newt"
well, it sure worked out that
way, her a-clingin to your lapels
and Oaks down and all" Newt
wiped his shiny, bald head. Get
tin mighty hot, Mark. Say, what
do you suppose that Oaks was up
to there in the hotel last night when
you hit him?"
"Oh, just another land agent try
ing to make some quick money,
Mark said. Nov country like this
is full of them"
Always something worsen the
hot weather and grasshoppers,' said
Newt. What can I do for you,
Mark"
Got a GOOD horse, Newt? l want
to ride out to Rock Greek today Be
back by night"
Best in the barn and Newt
disappeared inside the big, ram
bling building
He came out quickly, leading a
spirited sorrel Here you are, Mark.
She ought to get you out there real
lively. Say" he added, as an after
thought, Rock Creek-that's where
that Lane Miss took up her claim,
amt it? Thinking of homesteadin'
out there, too?' He winked signi-
ficantly. Mark grinned without re-
plying and swung into the saddle.
They we're having dinner when
Mark rode up to Carries claim at
Rock Greek around noon. The Tay-
lorS had hauled out supplies. win
dow and door frames, boards and
tim for a roof. Carrie had ridden
out with them. She was to return
to town with them, bring out more
supplies in the morning.
The Taylors, living just a mile
from Carrie, were going to bring
over their pillow the next day and
turn the first burrows for Carries
new home, the real ''soddy" she had
read about, but never had dreamed
some day she would build.
"ciet down off that horse and
come in" greeted big Ed Taylor,
laughing loudly and indicating the
spot where Carries soddy would be
builE.
There was moment of tension
as Mark dismounted, dropped his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-28

limit of absurd
ity. The whole
process of in
C o m e taxation
is one of arbi-
trary ass u m p =
tions from be-
ginning to end.
1t b e in S with
a ly arbi-
trary and arti-
f C ial definition
of t xa b lie in
come, continues
W t h tax rate
schedules t h a t
are d e r i v e d
& .. - -.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-28
VET LEADING MAN CAST

Frank Withers, veteran leading
man, who has been dividing his time
between acting and producing pic
lures. currently appears in promi-
nent part in RKO Radios Men
Against the Sky" in which Richard
Dix, Kent Taylor, Edmund Lowe
and Wendy Barrie are featured
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-28

year. The patrons of the show de-
eide the winners in this class by the
volume of their applause which is
actually measured by special electro
cal equipment installed for the pur-
pose. The enthusiastic manner in
which the audience responds to this
novelty brings intense interest to all
who watch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-28
You And Your Nations Affairs
TAX IDLE INCOME, NOT BUSY INCOME
By HARRY L. LUTZ
Professor of Public Finance, Princeton University

The schemes for the taxation of
so-called excess profits reveal the
arbitrary character of modern in
come taxation carried to its final
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-12
golden CLOVIS" MARKS
BIJOU THEATRES BILL

Taking as it's theme what has
become the major annual sports
event in more than 200 cities and
towns throughout the United States
since it's inception in 1927, the new
Paramount p tur e, Golden
Gloves" which opens today at the
Bijou theater is a must" on your
entertainment list this week.
Taking for granted that the dis
taft side of the family is as ar
IDENTIFY interested in amateur box
ing, judging from recent attend
ances at local sport arenas, we
include the ladies in this bit of
counsel.
The program is completed with
a Sport Reel Fishing in Hawaii"
a Cartoon and the latest N e w S
Events.
"THE MAN 1 MARRIED."
is OFFERED AT ROYAL
Drama of strong emotional pow
err played by a superb cast, THE
Man I Married." based on the
famed Liberty Magazine story,
stars Joan Bennett, Francis Led
erer, Lloyd Nolan and Anna Stem
at the loyal theater.
vitality alive, the picture is based
on the amazing revelation of a
beautiful girls experiences w h
the husband she thought she knew.
The question it poses is intriguing
and provocative: Does a woman
ever really know the man S h e
loves? Joan Bennett. and Francis
Lederer give inspired per-
formances in their respective roles
of husband and wife.
Royal Varieties is excellent with
a cartoon and special featurette. 4
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-12

PIN grain,' produced from the
skin of young seals, is the finest
leather produced from the hides of
seals.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-12
Movie Revues
CITY FOR CONQUEST" MARKS
CAROLINA THEATRE BILL

CITY FOR CONQUEST" MARKS
CAROLINA THEATRE BILL
The powerful magnitude of the
worlds greatest city is the vital
dramatic force which motivates
the action of the Carolina thea
ter's new dramatic hit film, City
For Conquest" which open today.
With James Cagney and Ann
Sheridan heading a sterling cast
of players, City For Conquest
moves right up into the front ranks
of new season film fare.
Performances are uniformly ex.
cellent, with Cagney and Miss
Sheridan setting the pace for the
rest of the. cast. AS they demon
strated so ably in the recent TOR.
rid Zone" Cagney and Sheridan
are. a perfect screen team-Cag.
ney's hard-boiled pugnacity and
straightforwardness being per.
fectly offset by Miss Sheridan's
volatile spirits and colorful viva.
city.
Latest news from the world over
and a Merrie Melody cartoon in
color are also featured on the pro-
gram. 4
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-12
MRS. WELLER SPEAKS
BEFORE GARDEN CLUB

Speaking before the Cape Fear
Garden club members yesterday
morning, Mrs. J. L. Weller, of Nor
folk, Va, authority on garden club
work, continued her series of inter-
esting talks on Christmas decora-
tons, place cards, table decorations,
wreathes and party ideas.
Mrs. Weller illustrated her talk
with a number of lovely articles she
had made, such as place cards made
of candy, leaves, pine cones and
spices. She displayed d lovely snow
scene placed on a mirror with twiss
covered with snow flakes. Another
lovely display was a chimney made
Of block sugar. She again stressed
the Importance of using the native
materials in making the Christmas
wreathes for indoors and out-of-
GOOrS.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-12
Pre-Holiday
Dance Will Be
Given FRIDAY

The Cape Fear Country club will
be the scene of a pre-holiday dance
for the younger set of the city on
Friday evening. This event will be.
gin at 9 o'clock and continue until
II o'clock. Refreshments will be
served during the evening and q
number Of novel contests have
been arranged to make this party
most interesting.
All funds raised from this dance
will be us-l by the league tc
carry on work in the diabetic clinic,
which is sponsored by the league
at the James Walker Memorial
hospital.
All children of high school age
are cordially invited to attend and
may secure tickets by calling Mrs.
]. @. LeGrand, telephone 5723, OF
Mrs. Junius Smith, 6493.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-12
Henry Render
/ To Speak To
Garden Club
sorosis Group Will Hold Meet
ing Friday Morning At
1920 O'Clock

The North Carolina sorosis Gar
den club will meet Friday morning
at 1880 o'clock at the Sorosis club
house on North Third street.
Henry B. Render will be guest
speaker of the morning and will
speak on Christmas Decorations.
Members of the Cape Fear Garden
club are cordially invited to attend.
Mrs. H.. M. Roland will be in charge
Of the meeting.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-12
Duchess Oh Windsor Is
Recovering From Effects
OF Major Dental Surgery

MIAMI BEACH, Fla, Dec. H.
LP-In the privacy of a hospital
suite packed with flowers sent by
well-wishers, the Duchess of Wind
sor recovered slowly today from the
effects of major dental surgery.
So many flowers poured into the
east wing of st. Francis hospital
where the Duke and Duchess are
staying that she ordered them dis
tributed to fellow patients.
One huge bouquet Of American
beauty roses she kept beside her
came from the Duke, who bought
them at a florists shop on a brief
business trip downtown.
The ivy-leaved duckweed Weaves
itself into a latticework pattern.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-12

The ivy-leaved duckweed weaves
itself into a latticework pattern.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-12

IGNORING Miss Nancy Campbell
AIva Kilpatric' Cooper, Jr..,
"hose wedding is to be an event
.bis Saturday evening, Mr.. and
Rinaldo B. Page were hosts
w. evening entertaining at an oy-
lasr roast at their home in Clean
ser at 1880 o'clock.
CHESTS included Miss Campbell
nd Mr.. Cooper, honor guests, Mr..
s snS Mrs. Sherwood ,. Dudley, Mr..
ard Mrs. Robert C. Cantwell, :,
err and Mrs. Thomas Granger,
NJ Mr. and Mrs. James D. Carr, Mr..
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-12
Willard Haynes Serving
As Acting NYA Chief

Willard Haynes, of Burgaw, NYA
supervisor for Pender county, is now
serving as acting supervisor for NYA
projects in New Hanover county.
Haynes will serve in this capacity
until a successor to Mrs. Julia B..
Hussey, who resigned recently, is ap-
pointed by John A. Lang, of Raleigh,
state NYA administrator.
Conditions on the planet Venus
are so nearly like those on earth
that the two planets are spoken of
as sisters.
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