Page Four ——————— — Ths Centre Aemocrat, BELLEFONTE, PENNSYLVANIA Editor PAUL M. DUBBS......... tase Associate Editor CECIL A. WALKER Business Manager Issued weekly, every Thursday morning Entered in the postoffice at Bellefonte, Pa., as second class matter, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 per year, if paid in advance $2.00 per year, if not paid in advance The date your subscription expires is plainly printed on the label bearing your name, All credits are given by a change on the date of label the first issue of each month. We send no receipts unless upon special request. Watch dale on your label alter you remit. Matters for publication, whether news or advertising, must reach the Centre Democrat office not later than Tuesday noon to insure publication that week. Advertising copy received after Tuesday morning must run its chances, All reading notices marked (*) are advertisements Legal notices and all real estate advertisements 10 cents per line each issue. Subscribers changin are liable for same. All subscriptions a | LI yostoflice address, and not notifying us, will be continued unless otherwise directed. CIRCULATION OVER 7.000 COPIES EACH WEEK WHO KNOWS THE WAY TO PEACE? The sentiment of the people of the United States is for isolation in international affairs, according to those sup- posed to know, but we doubt if the people of this country would be for absolute isolation if they clearly understood the conditions that confront the world today. Toye So long as nations acted as individuals, or so long as their compacts centered upon contiguous territory, the peace and security of the United States was served by remaining aloof from ancient quarrels. However, when the present co- operation of Germany, Italy and Japan results in disregard of all treaty obligations and unwarranted aggression against their neighbors, with an evident intent to get what they want regardless of consequences, other powers face a dif- ferent situation. Germany has openly coveted the lands of Russia and, even is expected to take steps against Czechslovakia. Italy has gone into Africa to snuff out the Ethiopian em- pire and boasts of its pow mtrol the Mediterranean. Japan openly pursues a | Asiatic supremacy, while of leaders talk frankly of putting white domination. Each toward separate aims but they time their moves to take advantage of unrest jointly creat- ed and no man can sav whether they have their eyes on South or Cenfral Am Under these circumsta Stats 8 1 HOW, er to | - £ WIICY Ol some her down 1 works rica for the next advance. for the United Having led the rest to achieve disarmament and hav- sive powers and their un- willingness to regard oblig behooves the Unit- ed States to d trate its ility and its willingness arm for the defense of its own territory and the protection of historie doctrines which are deenied essential such as the Monroe Doctrine, the Open Door and, in general, a policy of sharing the trade of the world with other peoples. 15 ' naval str int to increase its f the world in the eff noe £ + 1% 4 L i failed because of How emons 16 + vil i THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA. THE OrFrrFiceE CAx “A Little Nonsense Now and Then, Is Relished by the Wisest Men” Department Gu in the remain Mr. He My ain't ree elopeme and woman very old 1 bed ret SPIO Ple 1 for nave Lb Oia r Wi I kx an “Yes Indeed,’ An Observation on Britches (By Johnny Snooper) All my life I've seen men wearin’ britches, From overalls, held with a nail, To dress pants, an’ hair chappara jos, Like they wore on the Santa Fe trail Some of ‘em Is floppy an’ baggy, An' some of ‘em creeps up, an’ draws; Some of ‘'em’s all right, an' some is a fright But I never saw none like Maw's ! Paw's allus hang low In the bosom, Pretty much like a empty grain sack; He fills 'em all right in the belly, aut they set pretty loose in the back i saw a big dog git a mouthful, One day, in his slaverin' jaws, An’ he kept borin’ in, but he never touched skin-- He couldn't do that with Maw’s The seat of Paw ; looks like a apron, With two pockets hid In the sag, So they don't attract no more Than one or two beans in a bag. A federal agent would pass him With never a glance, nr For theyll hide a quart; but a " On the hip He's seems tc be lumpy, attention a pause middle-sized shows up through Maw's ! an’ bulgy-- They're one 0° these appie-skin fits Gosh! I'm hoidn breath Shell split There ain't To make britches When sittin But you couldn't my seat-s.ack, an real no safe, do with that th tight 1 sister 4 re ey look pre LOO Now They but an’ em whenever she sits that's because, a hitch has saved many a stitch expectin needed Maw's ! iy nifty! never mind that; The curves that they show is a eyelful, An' a eyeful that But when older Seems lke on An’, though she’ She couldn do <he’ll flesh ip L | a Wi an’ ' w hat flies al anonymous reasons adquarters band wa Cived No pay s Wa nt as é I have eed it every day and al and I cant hirteen ¥ mon : » joctor and ont RCL VOears th Lo 1 ase a wife and child £cNa me Persistent Cuss aid the = venin cup staurant EL 4 customer Such a course, say the pacifists, may lead to war, Un- so much wate: to get fortunately, this is quite true, However, a policy of isola- tion and of national impotence will invite attack, which will come more quickly because of the invitation. China a that we can live our own stronger power does not a F $a loot n or | +1 wh % compiete answer Lo those Who sa) p 14 . T+ life. We can, only so lo IONg as some deci otherwise In this situation, with three aggressive nations upset- tine the peace of the world and callously disregarding the that sense tocether and the of those who have Jddentical to defend and Why should the United <k, hesitate to take joint action with Great the Far East when the two nations have the same ba inter to defend? Why should we hesitate to make non cause t ho disturb the tranquility of the world and threaten the lity of peace-minded peo- ples? rights of other nations, many assert common suggests to other nat ms to get Oppose Ar gro protect. combination by a simi mntere States, they a ) Britain in ip fa Sis H 4 Si CaS o nst those | 1 vi Slag ng This is quite different from enteri into any alliance with other powers. Such an agreement, covering specific cooperation, should be strictly limited to the common dan- plicate us in future or past quarrels of other peoples. It would simply assure us of tion of that merry” while the rest of the world debates, and practically guarantee the supremacy of the democratic group of nations before the aggressor group ome more powerful, This, many belic is the true road to peace for United States. Of course, n sit quietly while Japan picks off China and » can be unconcerned while Germany mutilates smaller powers, We do not have to take a hand e if Great Britain and France are wiped off the map by dictator militarists., Thus we secure peace for some years but ahead of us in the future will be a rendezvous with battles that will be the graver because they have been postponed, A show of strength by the democratic group in the Far _ ‘ sa 1» 3 powers makes the i ve we ca r vel ay relat HUES I Not could a The lars her This er approached Earl school, and the . t . sinners was something to brag about ger. It would not be operative generally and would not ims occasion capped the rest Just to the w= were rat proceeds Now ad ma 3 | : { Swan out he meeting Oh, Heck ! Hiram, did sou have ¢ . n 30, Elmer pent there k i a ic “ine Shucks great nekkid soman' did yu wh, Eimer, but reckon | H Hiram What do thu hin { kissed m Pp me enclosed. 1 am i me he married her nl LQ saad cam 41 ne Ww HAY Still Fresh to kiss me? or nm worth lookin’ surface gone ; from them “ie no } » v at! ike Maw did ' nature's first laws knocks ‘em dead no in Maw's ! IW, tiers received by the r, said 0 have been dug up r we Snooper v two Piease nd he is years ago MG my only me my port a poor my parenis are as my mother has been won't take another.’ Do ides of My husband is In charge of if my husband made applica- I I don™t form to fill out and if a wif a wae answer n y the fellow who had just wi must be very fond of coffee.” 1 be drinkdng the city?” ace. Yu know played me cards right, because her uncle left her a million dol- married her no matier who left HR Jon't 1 appeal to you? want to throw away this gum yet.” sighed the ; oh is a In True Confession certain Lown was visited by wid shout fire and brimstone punishment to U He was good at all times fall a Way last ¥ he « fore he was {0 open services ood -shed and there her ragged but with « 0 the meeting ut , unknown to the good man de these pants thelr home he d'scovered that there wag assistance in facing a ¢ombina- large hole in the seat of hir pants His search for another pair took him hanging on a pail, he discovered a pair that embarrassing holes during lust By the time the preacher reached he wasps had become warm enough to show life bathroom fixture day and flushed the next.” a revivalist of the old tH Ly but ono a He put them on and summer a tribe of was As he walked toward the puipit the preacher began slapping at the seat of his trousers al a gre Finally, When he reached the platform he was dancing and sat rte Mapping at the end of his endurance be made for the door, shouting over his shoulder at the mystified congregation: “Brothers and sisters, I've got the love of the Lord in my heart— BUT T} “Where be ye bound {E DEVIL'S IN MY PANTS!” Funny Question, Eh? Fast, for example, at this time, or within a few years when stranger asked for a bottle of castor oil Getting Good Mileage One man with a car will boast to a lass How far he can go on a gallon of gas; While another, much wiser, will proudly recall How far he can go with no gas at al, fleets are stronger, may be the means of checking Japan, thus weakening the dictator group that plans aggression in Europe. Such joint action does not necessarily mean war because the combined navies of Great Britain and the United States ought to be able to achieve the necessary and through passive pressure that will result in the econom- ic strangulation of Jgnan. But, in such a situation, who knows the best course for the nation to pursue? Quite frankly, we do not, There are too many factors involved of which the general public is not advised and so much depends upon the unknown in- tentions of other nations, The safest course may be one of “watchful waiting” until the years unfold their Meanwhile, as a sensible safeguard, the United States mus be prepared to defend itself if danger develops. If it does not care for joint action anywhere, anytime, then it must be ready to take appropriate individual action under all circumstances, We are not advocating any course, What we have written is for the sake of discussion and in the hope that American citizens will try to understand world conditions and intelligently pass upon national policfes. I.et us hope that there will be no mistakes made because, in the life of a nation, one mistake may mean the end of power, wealth, civilization and culture, Speaking of Messes, Governor yifford Pinchot, the perennial office seeker from Pike county, wants to be Governor for the third time. He makes the announcement that his hat is in the ring and states to “clean up the mess at Harrisburg.” Of course 72-year-old Gifford may be excused if at his age his memory fails to re. call the little mess of $36,000,000 deficit he left when he went out of office. i He “I'm washing the baby's mister?” asked the small town druggist as the Height of Something or Other Bhe-"1 think you are a pain in the neck 1” “Weil, thanks for moving me up.” Bring Your OM Man Around Who was the woman who walked Into Turner's store the other day story, and said to a clerk: “I want a small, narrow comb, about so long, for a ¢ slightly bald man with celluloid teeth.” To Be a Success You Must— “Do a driving business.” says the hammer. “Make light of everything,” says the floor lamp. “Never do anything offhand,” says the glove, The Operator Was Helping Out A young Bellefonte mother had occasion one moruing last week to call the butcher shop to order meat for dinner. Before she got her party ou the phone, a neighbor woman stepped in the door, "Whatcha doing today?” asked the neighbor, diapers just now,” repiled the young mother. the flames before And just then the operator cut in and sald, “I'm ringing ‘em.” Pay Up, Or Else One of the partners of a firm that was severing business relations, inserted the following advertisement in a newspaper: “All those indebted to store requested to eall settle (possibly ‘with his tongue in his cheek) that his ambition i those indebled 10 our store and not knosgrg Jt Are reqhesiet be knowing themselves indebted and not wishing are requested to stay in one place long enough for me to catch them” That's all, folks. American” find cut. Those “Buy a ——— asks “what ‘ with.” A modern pessimist is a All and to eal a he car A January 13th, 1038 A Suggestion | x png. ® FB) X~ il Shoemaker Lis ts Curious Coincidences in History The following article references to Centre C and special mention of t ner home peared In er's dally Comment,” in the Alioona The recen Brady a mounted in Governor G. H fice in the state ¢ burg he old Ben- lownship. ap W. Shoemak- “This Morning he January 4 issue of Tribu ADIN ATA NCH Col oily rodeo Ea apit reminds one of how Lieut. General indefa gabic Cent boy, rode up t winding staircas of the General lip Benner man- near Bellefonte, home of some of Governor Ea:le's ancost rodeo who | appearance In perfor private Harris- of Wolle ! ™ pay ~ ics al the ac Unie’ ~~ Ji mint re ty oh Ph sion the ns Ors scot salClun A $5.000.000 while ppare] capit General } . on the Barrens Quig- gles’ Camp, Buffalo Run and othe remote Centre ] t Like the Swedes, aver that a December child has and point to the birthday on the n monbth and the lucky er Doliar” Jack Brady ri the governor's office at These mountain wisca much quaint lore from inte Wal ‘er Gherrity, the hermit of the Sev- en Mountains and other mountain recluses, especially the legends clus- tering around the governor's age 47. They point to various men desting whom the numbers 47 meant h vari 4 stand CR.Ag Admiral years old Battie of of th [eo County : these oid timer governos day omen of “8il fing into Ha: risbura rea earned Fae of to mu Ww oy ory us y ent rica Nelson when he Trafalgar sea. GH was 47 the decisive for his Earle has been woh ar ove As OLD LANDMARK IS DESTROYED BY FIRE {Continued -y Tom page one) Bellefonte and State College passed the scene about 9:45 o'clock noticed what they thought was on the road fler they had passed through the “fog” they smelled smoke, but none of the passengers reported seeing fame u mill The Alph Fire Company State Coll responded to an alarm, and although they perform- ed effective work In battling the flames, the fire had t00 great a start and y were unable to save Any part the structure, For a tine It was feared that ammonia from the mill's cooling machinery might escape into the stream near- by. a8 It did several vears ago with fatal results to fish in the stream. However this fear proved ground- less, A large crowd of spectators, including hundreds of Penn State students, gathered at the scene The old mill was built more than 100 years ago by Moses Thompson. Later it was taken over by his son, the late John I. Thompson, who conducted it until 1919. In 1922 the building was converted Into an lee plant and cold storage plant for | apples and other fruits, It contin- ued In this role for some years, and in 19356 was leased to William R Hickey, State College beer distrib- utor, who has been using it as a beer storage place. Mr. Hickey estimated his loss in stock and equipment at between $2500 and $3,000, which Includes destruction of office equipment, co- operage, barrelled beer and case | goods, Although firemen removed some of the barrelled beer from the burning structure, Mr. Hickey re- ported that it had been spoiled by the heat. Included in the loss was a $900 shipment of beer received the! day before the fire, Little Insurance wag carried on | the Mill property, and chances are slight that it will be rebuilt. | and fog any at . LAS 1€ a ge th Lr of Candle Causes $5500 Church Fire A sudden fire upon the altar of | |8t. Michael's Roman Catholic | chiireh at Sunbury, by a tilted cane dle caused an estimated damage of lover $5500, the Rev. Dr. Charles | Bacrament was removed by Dr. Park and firemen extinguished they spread | | alled “the Duke of age pojeon, h i governor,” The Wellington was 47 years of when he trounced Emperor Na- great 47 vear old rival at Waterloo Napoleon III was 47 when he executed his sensational coup d'etat and became Prench Eme- 1852, James Madison, Pierce, U, 8, Grant and Cleveland were 47 when to the presidency. Presi- lent MadisGn was 47 when he creal- ¢ whole series of so-called “Vir- abstrations.” in his famous the Alien and Bedition laws and 47 years later Texas was absorbed Hy the United States. So 100, 47 vears after the historic “Tea Act” which begat the desire of American independence, Jdn Quincy Adams, at the age of 47, was al the head of the commis- : lly secured that in- in the Treaty of Andrew Jackson was Battle of New year, Forty- rt Emory Pat- governor of Penu- Democratic ticket celebrated his 470 jr. oe poier in Franklin Grover i ed th gina repory on ui 0 was elected svivania Governo: i the Earle birthday Like G., H. Earle tison was a December child, having en born on December 8 1850 Governor A. OG. Curtin, who was born a Democrat and died one, was 47 when he called the War Gover- nors' Conference at the “Logan House.” Altoona, in 1862 the epoch- making turning point of the Civil war imon Cameion was 47 when he became the Democratic leader of Penndylvania in 1845 though he ‘urned over 10 be a Republican in 1856 in which year Abraham Lin- win attained the age of 47. With all this mass of coincidence mostly Democratic, too—and smacking of victories ~in his favor, no wonder Jacksoniaz ntar-centermrians on the Hun ick, an Greenbriar Knob and at Rausch's deer yards predict that 1838 will bring Governor Earle into the greatest prominence of his meteoric career, Governor Pat- = Ay ‘MODEL CITIZEN" PRISON- ER WILL SEEK FREEDOM (Continued from page one) State Pardon Board for a pardon, and depends upon the outcome of his hearing next week whether he will be compelled to serve out his term, or whether he will be re- leased to return to the wife he married under his assumed name and whom he remarried after his true identity was revealed follow- ing his arrest after & motor acti- dent in North Carolina last sum- mer Reed was originally sentenced from Allegheny County to serve from 4 to 12 years for entering s bullding and larceny of an suto- mobile, He was later transferred to Rockview. and op June 27. 1831 he and a fellow inmate, Fred Wil- liams, effected their escape. Wil- llams was recaptured in 1832 in North Carolina When he was sentenced here last fall, Reed tld Judge Fleming that he had led a straight life since leaving Rockview., He married, worked hard and provided for his family, he declared, and then stated that he went to Sunday School, joined the church and be- came interested In various phases of church work, He concluded his it & statement by saying: “But now my | past has caught up with me and I'm ready to serve whatever sen- tence may be given me." Later he tl had a large number of influential friends In North Carolina who would intercede in his behalf in ef- forts to obtain a pardon. will police that Reed's life gince his es- cape from Rockview has not exactly a “model™ one and that had several minor clashes with Ourrent here and in State College are to the {effect that Charles Schiow, State newspapermen he | Query and Answer Column : PROBLEM~There were two boys who had a certain number of ap- ples between them. One of the boys said: “If you give me one of yours I will have as many as you.” The other boy replied: “If you give me One of yours 1 will have twice as many as you.” How many apples did they have between them? (Look for answer elsewhere in this column). J. F~Is a planet and a star the same? And are they hot? Ans ~The planets and stars look alike from the viewpoint of the earth, but they are entirely different. The eight planets of the solar system are the only ones that seflect our sun's light. Most of the other stars that may be seen through a telescope shine from their own light and are extremely hot--having a heat from 5,000 to 50,000 degrees Pah- renheit. Most of them are “suns” that have “planets” that reflect light to other “planets” in thelr system, While these planets are many times larger than the earth, they are too far away 10 be seen by the naked eye. These, like our planets, are not hot, E. 8.—~What makes the hum of bees flies and other insects? Ans ~The sound these insects make is due to the very rapid vibra- tion of their wings. Most insects have no vocal organs at all E. K~In whose place was United States Supreme Court Justice appointed? What are the names of the other members of the Court? Ans —United Btates Senator Hugo L. Black of Alabama was ap- pointed to succeed Supreme Court Justice Van Devanter, retired. The other members of the Court are; Hughes (Chief Justice), Roberts, But- ler. Btone, Cardoza, McReynolds, Brandeis, Justice Sutherland resigned last week. G. M.—In play ordinary home Bridge should all the laws of Bridge be strictly lived up to, such as penalties for revoke, bidding out of turn, ete.? Ans Absolutely yes. Otherwise it would be an “Anarchist” game. One player might say that Clubs are the ranking highest suit, while another one might say Spades were. Who would there be to decide if we didn't have rules and laws for Bridge? Penalties for any infraction of the rules or laws is a part of the game unless you are playing “wild- cat” Bridge and don't care, tre [4 B. T~Why is it that my ferns don't grow well in the house? Ans—As a rule ferns will not grow well in the house because the leaves cannot get enough water. The air in the house Is warmer and drier than it is out of doors and the leaves dry out rapidly. The stem of the fern is small and does not contain enough water tubes to supply this unusual demand for water by the leaves. W. D~What is sleep-walking and sleep-talking If it does not indi- cate an abnormal mind or condition? Ans—The sleep-walker or talker is under the control of his sub- conscious mind, while his conscious mind is asleep and knows nothing about what is going on. It does not indicate mental abnormality. ™ E. C.—Asks this Bible question: After the Passover was done away with and Jesus substituted the Communion, did He eat the bread and drink the fruit of the vine? Ans —At the Last Supper, after Jesus had blessed the bread he gave it to the disciples and sald: “Take it; this is my body.” and of the wine, “Drink ye all of for this is my blood of the New Testament which { jon of sins. But I say unto you I will not is fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it y Father's kingdom.” See Matt. XXVI; 26-30; Mark XXII: 16-21; 1 Cor. XI; 23-25. Kate 8mith born? Va. in 1968 The family moved and she was educated in Washe H ( "er -J G.~ 26 Ake Where was the radio singer Greenville birth was born in hortly after her A. C.—Why does “Here we go ‘round the mul. berry bush,” say bush when the mulberry is a tree? Ans—While the American mulberry is a large tree mulberry is a shrub growing to a height of not over ght easily be the bush of the oid song. the French feet. This may 8. E~Please explain what is meant by “dollar diplomacy?” ns —The phrase is applied to the foreign policy of a nation when its chief object is to gain commerce and trade advantages under gulse of a desire to promote international friendship A. W.—Can the English walnut and the butternut be crossed? Ans —The Department of Agriculture is now starting a project to create a form of walnut unlike any now existing by crossing the Per- gan or English walnut with the butternut for hardiness and flaver, then with the eastern black walnut and the Japanese walnut for sturdi- ness and frultfulness of tree, Reader—Is it possibile that London fogs would be lighter if the city were cleaner Ans. They would be. Town soot and chimney gases fogs consist of moisture, dust, smoke, T. F.—I have been told that it is wrong to say “anthracite coal.” Why ite Ans Anthracite is superfluous. C. H—Can you tell me if the late President Harding ever went to college? Ans 1882 E. G. H—Please give me some information about Borden's early ex- periments in condensing food Ans —At the time of the gold rush to California in 1848, Gail Bor- den turned his attention to providing suitable food supplies for emi- grants crossing the plains. He produced the pemmican which Dr. Kane took with him on his Arctic expeditions of 1850 and 1853. At this time Borden invented also the meat biscuit, a highly concentrated food. In 1856 he secured a patent for producing condensed milk by evaporation in a vacuum. and soon afterwards established factories in New York and Illinois. During the Civil War his condensed milk was widely used in the army and navy. A. C—Has Vatican City its own coinage? Ans —A complete coinage was struck in 1831 NH. S.—~How many employes are there in the Empire State Bulld- ing? Ans There are approximately 6500. B. K.—~Why was Goat Island in Niagara River given this name? Ans. —In 1770 the island was cleared by a resident of the main land and stocked with domestic animals. In the course of time none of Che original stock survived except one Jone goat which gave the island Ms name. W. J. C.—~What position does Mr. W. J. Cameron hold in the Ford Motor Company? Ans—He is attached to Mr. Henry Fords office. He has no title and no department. M. B—How much ink does a paper like the New York Times or Chicago Tribune use in a year? Ans Such a paper use more than two million pounds of ink an- nually. H. W—How is the strength of commercial vinegar indicated? Ans—The strength of commercial vinegar is usually expressed in grains. Each grain represents 1-10 per cent. of acid, so a bottle of vinegar marked 45 grains contains 45 per cent. acetic acid. R. B.—Are clouds made of water vapor? Ans.—The Weather Bureau says they are not. Water vapor is an invigible gas. When air which contains water vapor Is cooled sufficient. ly some of the vapor condenses into tiny water droplets or, at tempera- | tures below fleezing, ice crystals. Fog and clouds are composed of such water droplets or ice crystals, IR M57ha Oieuma of ue Sapo Napoleon and the Countess Wal- awska Ans--He was born in Poland in 1810 and died at the age of 58. He became a naturalized French subject; and held important government | offices during the Second Empire. W. H—~When a product is labeled, salad ofl, table oll, or vegetable oll, what does it consist of? Ans--It may be ofl of cottonseed, corn, peanut, sunflower, sesame, rapeseed, soybean, palm kernel, cocoanut or poppyseed. All of (hese are desirable products of good quality. . W. M.—How many rural delivery office routes are there? Ans—On June 30, 1937, 33,601 rural routes were in operation in the W. H~How is the snow obtained for ski-jumping in Madison Square Gardon? Ans —Joc-making machines turn out ice at the rate of twelve tots an hour. This is shaved by machinery into snow. W. B—~What 1s the story about the discovery of roast pig? Ans—In Charles Lamb's Joti, 0 Sarelste Ghitfse is 8 noun applied to hard coal, so the word ooal is Yes. he attended Ohio Central College at Iberia from 1878 to 3 i | ! !
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