BELLEFONTE, PA. The Centre Pemocrat, BELLEFONTE, PENNSYLVANIA A CO DBREB....cooooveriisniininnssorannnss RENE PAUL M. DUBBS. Associate Editor CROIL A WALKER. .............. Business Manager Issued weekly, every Thursday morulog. Butered lu the postofiice at Bellefonte, Pa., as second clase matter, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 per year, if paid in advance $2.00 per year, If not pald 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 date on your label after 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. 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All subscriptions will be continued unless otherwise directed CIRCULATION OVER 7000 COPIES EACH WEER L11y EDITORIAL VICTORY AND DIVISION IN SPAIN With the defeat of Republican Spain and the triumph of General Franco's army, there exists a general idea that Spain is at last headed for a harmonious era, It would be a mistake, however, to assume that all units in the Franco group entertain the same ideas in re- gard to economic and social reforms, One of the largest groups supporting General Franco, the Falange Espanol, which has an influential position in Nationalist circles, is publicly committed to a program of land, industrial and civil reforms which are openly directed toward the level ing of classes and the unseating of the rulers of land, in- dustry and privilege who form the Franco dictatorship. Except for the army itself, the Falangists hold more cabinet posts than any other group and share equally with the army the task of liquidating opposition to the Nation- alist regime. The Falangists are Fascists, believing in the “empire” mission and the supremacy of the State, They are distinctly for a “new order.” General Franco has been supported by a Conserva- tive group, including the upper middle classes, the indus- trialists and land owners, the banking fraternity, the monarchists and those who believe in eivil power for the established Roman Catholic church. In brief, he had the support of those elements which have heretofore controlled the economic and social system of Spain. In addition te taking care of their interests, they advocate a profession- al army and strong repressive discipline for mass move- ments and radicalism. The Falangists, on the other hand, advocate a “people's army,” the redistribution of land, the nationalization of banking services and public utilities, re- pudiation of the capitalist system and the curbing of ac- tivity on the part of the church which would, in their opin- ion, “lessen the dignity of the State or the national integ- rity.” While both factions are at present earnestly engaged in the liquidation of the opposition and the consolidation of the victory won, the elements of division that exist indi- cate the lines which will, in the future, begin another con- flict and, perhaps, a new test to see who controls Spain. A VERDICT AGAINST A UNION The Federal District Court jury, in Philadelphia, re- cently returned a verdict of $237,310.85 against a branch of the C. I. O.'s American Federation of Hosiery Workers as an outgrowth of a seven-weeks sit-down strike in a hos- « iery plant there in 1937. the Sherman Anti- for triple the : As the case was brought under Trust Aet, the Court entered a verdict amount stated, or $711,952.55. It is easily recognized that this ease, if upheld upon appeal ,will become one of the most important in Labor history. It is the first in which a Labor union has been held liable for damages during a sit-down strike, While no execution of judgment will be attempted until after the gppeal is heard, the 16,000 members of the union branch fear that should the verdi¢t be upheld, assessments will be levied against their pay envelopes to settle the judgment. HOW TO LIVE LONG Readers of The Centre Democrat who find life inter- esting and wish to live a long time will be interested in the health advice of Dr. Malcolm MacEachern, of Chicago. The Chicago surgeon says that everybody should work eight hours, play eight hours and sleep eight in every twenty-four. Moreover, people eat too mueh, worry too much and overlook teeth, tonsil and appendix infee- tion. The doctor urges a balanced diet. He would end worry, which retards the functions of vital organs. It may be comparatively easy for most people to secure a balanced diet, but the prescription “end worry” will give many in- dividuals a harder job. We are not expert in the affairs of medicine, but, nevertheless, we suspect that the Chicago surgeon has the key to good health and long life, MAKING SCIENCE COUNT Last year British scientists organized what is called the “Research Brain Trust,” intended to study all branches of science with the purpose of relating its progress to the practical problems of the average citizen of the world. In other words, the scientists, conscious of great pro- ess in their fields of work, realized that discoveries are ntended for the service of mankind and accepted the ob- ligation, as scientists, to relate their work to the well-be- ing of ordinary people. The British scientists are to be congratulated for the practical view that they take of their discoveries. Surely, science can serve a useful purpose in the world only when its discoveries are related to the actual living of the people * * : “ * mr BR RA AC A —— T_T — ——_ — _— RELIEF MESHED WITH POLITICS (Harrisburg Patriot) “Governor James must assume the blame,” says the Pittsburgh Press editorial if there is enacted into law the plan to take upwards of 4000 clerks and investigators of county assistance boards out of civil service and replace them with politically picked appointees, That view must be shared by all others who realize the legislative power of the Governor during the first half of his term and whose veto pen is effective in killing off bad legislation, Alluding to expressions in the Republican platform condemning these very things which a Republican Legis lature seems intent on doing, The Press picks up the state ments of Candidate James, It says: Repeatedly during the campaign, he express. ed his unqualified opposition to the injection of politics into relief. On October 31, he announced that he already had laid out his first days’ work in office, “Shall 1 tell vou what 1 will do on that first day,” he said in a formal campaign statement, “I will file the biggest divorce suit in the state's his tory. The divorce suit will be between relief and polities,” Is a bill that will put the Department of Pub lic Assistance personnel, and through them, the reliefers, directly in the hands of the politicians the “divorce suit” Governor James talked about when he was still Candidate James? In view of this, therefore, we say, that Gov ernor James must assume the full blame if the civil service ripper becomes a law, Its approval by the General Assembly his party controls will be an open admission that neither Candidate James nor the Republican Party meant what it said last fall and that they are out to build a political ma- chine that will put the Democratic model to shame, The reasoning of The Press is unassailable. It hit the nail squarely. If the Republican party is opposed to civil servige, to the “divorce” of relief and polities, it ma, as well step forward and say so instead of resorting ubterfuge, which fools nobody. When there is widespread public demand for an extension of civil vice, it is bad enough for a party in power to ignore it but when that party abandons civil service in relief ad ministration and turns the whole thing over to politics pie-munchers, it shows not only a repudiation of can paign pledges but a sordid party conscience unmatched in Pennsylvania's political history. Governor James can prevent this outrageous cons; acy at the expense of the unemployed, To do so is both opportunity and a responsibility. As has been said in these columns, the proposed | for revamping relief administration by giving a measure of it to the county boards may prove desirab but all its provisions can be carried out without disturb ing the present civil service status of employes. larg With county boards empowered to make their selections for political considerations, the new relief plan looks more like a raid on civil service and a rush for the pie-counter than anything else, So far as known Governoi James has done nothing to halt or thwart this movement On the question of the merit system he is scarcely luke warm. “Il am for civil service in theory” is not the utter. ance of a robust civil service advocate. Such statements and such legislative situations serve notice on the friends of civil service to be on the alert and see that their repre sentatives in Senate and House do not betray them. STATE BARRIERS TO TRADE Every State in the nation has some sort of trade bar- rier legislation, according to Dr. F. E. Melder, economic adviser to the Council of State Governments, Many states enforce a “buy-at-home” laws to give preference to the produce within their borders. This may benefit local businesses, unable to meet outside competi. tion, but, in general, the taxpavers have to foot the bill The multiplicity of trade barriers that exist in the United States seriously threatens the continued existence of the “free trade” policies which are generally credited with playing an important part in the internal develop. ment of American industry. This subject has been the cause of considerable dis cyssion recently in many sections of the United States and, apparently, a concerted effort will be made to elim- inate these barriers as far as possible. While one state may think it can secure an advantage by erecting an ar- tificial barrier to trade from other areas, this is short. lived, because the habit spreads and the multiplicity of trade barriers tend to reduce the trade of every state, THOMAS JEFFERSON, DEMOCRAT Today occurs the anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson, in 1743. It is well for the nation to remember the author of the Declaration of Independence and the man who wrote the Statue for religious freedom in Virginia and succeeded in establishing the University of Virginia. These were the things for which he asked to be remembered, although the epitaph that he wrote for his monument made no men- tion of the fact that he was twice the President of the United States, Jefferson was a Democrat who believed in and cher. ished its ideals. Incidentally, he regarded agriculture as the best occupation for men and the foundation of all other wealth. He was a scientific farmer in his day and con. stantly endeavored to improve methods and introduce new crops. It might not be a bad idea for Americans, in this day, to become acquainted with the life, works and writings of Thomas Jefferson, the “sage of Monticello.” In his life and his thoughts are lessons for us all. FOR AVERAGE PERSONS It's a good idea for the average citizen to keep up with national and international affairs, but it is a better idea for him to keep up with his personal affairs, Among these, one would include business interests and also the development of personality, whicn so often is neglected by individuals, There may not be much that an individual may ga. complish in solving the great problems that baffle states. men, but there is no reason why any person cannot accom. plish considerable in regard to his, or her, personal ad. vancement, Despite the belief in luck and fate, this is gc. complished by hard work, including the use of such intelli. gence that the individual possesses. ' WHE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, a Btu —————— THE | Orrice Car “A Little Nonsense Now and Then, Is Relished by the Wisest Men” \ ir HOPE YOU'RE NOT BORED Bill had a bill Bill also had a board bill The board bill bored Bill Until Bill bore a board from his bill board Down to pay his board bill After Bill bore a board bill from his Down to pay his board bill, The board bill no longer bored Bill board, bill board y Store Rules—1854 wants 10 know how the young folks of today the old time 1854, 4 copy of grocery A reader work under posted in a would like 10 store rules of which was found tore promptly at rouna must be opened the ven: | Store until 6 p.m must be swept base lamps trimmed, filled and chimneys cleaned windows opened; a pall of water and a in by each clerk before breakfast and must not be opened on the Sabbath then only for & few minutes Any employe who | moking Spanish cigars shaved at the barber shoy ng Ww dances and other ment, will certainly legrily Each employe 1 attend Sunday € a m and must remain open counters show cases dusted made: doors and must be brought who call. Blore necessary and Store helves and pens scuttie of coal ittend Ww customers Day itely uniess abnol getting of amuse PLACES uspicious of his in- reason to be and all-ar 58 than $500 a year to the church and musi Men employes two if they g¢ Alter 14 hour literature sna Lime must be spent in read- ing Slips That Pass In The News (From a New Zealand Paper) By sn unfortunate Lypo Tuesday that the police [oO f * thi ould il error we made to the dele The detec X } Jriapaiig Were & member of say onl Live the departing Mr. Swain wa branch of have read tive branch of the Coshocton, Ohle, Tribune) ninue his ple series of Friday evening ad- Hell The pastor hopes to ip for the new heating sys- sant riduy will be ion will be taken (Brainard, Minn. F IRA niu ie Dispatch) home of the bride gives up lhe where for bride's gob (Joh) ried at the parents she held (Kerrigee, Mont, County Times) The body lay in of friend state at the family home here Loday. while thousands and sdmirers passed the beer (Die; iFrom an Oregon Clyde Coleman, of Pemberton Dreaing her ms Paper) Mrs fell down morning ire her home ullering talrs ot hodududududududud and nful inj (Allen, Times) Mr Meo Demoling 1‘ » . ) n ~ garier EATGET + Fa af v eT : y aliternoon enterialn During the trip around her Was served he meeting Democrat) he Game Commission of Pennsylvania has the mamma mammals) of Pennsyivan fiity pecie (Clarion, Pa. mace a 1% wt fis 14 BIvG LING (Fomeray, Ohle, Democrat) Fifty-nine year for most of the babies born In he practised medicine the community being responsible Wants Easier Problems aid that! a teacher recently one of her ss. Will received the lollowing note from pupils easier sums to do three nites back: i galling 1 bottles, how many pints and hall bottles will nine galling of bere (111? Well, we tried and could make thing of it at all, and my boy cried and lsughed and sed he didn't are Lo go back in the momin without doin S50 I had tw go and buy a nine gallin keg of bere, which 1 couldn't afford to do, snd then he Went i borrowed a lot of wine and brandy bottles. We filled them and my put down number for an snswes I dont know whether it is t or not, as we spilt some while doin’ It FP 8 in water mite here ms IWO Or On of bere will the Please let the next sum be ss I am not able to buy ——— The Precaution delighted with harvest gift your mother to send them to me thank Would you mind, Miss Brown, thanking her for a dozen?” Ten delicious apples Johnny. 1 shall School Teacher it wa fst lovely of write her a note of johnny Calling Out the Reserves Small Boy--"Quick A man’s been beating my father for than an hour’ ‘Why didn't you call ‘Father was getting the best 6f i until a few minutes policeman mn 4 Policeman me sooner? Small Boy ag So Whats y the gasoline business Is seventy vears old S50 the Indians medicine. Bo what? fo the early Yankees had no use for it at all H0 what? used to drink oil for Bo what? So the Btandard Oil Company dumped gasoline in the Atlantic ocean because it exploded In oll lamps. 80 what? 80 now they put six of the oil lamps in under a hood and call it an engine Speaking of History Teacher—"What distinguished foreigner assisted the Colonies in the American Revolution?’ Pupli—"0od Take It In At Night An English tourist was on his first visit to Niagara Falls, and a guide was trying to impress him with their magnitude Grand!” suggested the guide but the visitor did not seem awed Millions of gallons every minute,” explained the guide How many a day?” asked the tourist Oh, billions and billions.” answered the guide The visitor looked up and down as if gauging the flow “Runs all night, too, I suppose?” he remarked nonchalantly By this time the guide was pretty well fed up. “Oh, no,” he coun tered, “they take it in at night” | water will usually relieve that irri. Nice Walking | | Jack—"When I was in Atlantic City I stopped at the Ambassador | | Rotel” | Bill—"Why the Ambassador Hotel is in Philadelphia” i | Jack—"What? No wonder it took me so long to walk to the beach : i | That's all, folks. Once there was a woman driver who went to heaven | ——SCAT. | : i 3 "NEURITIS--SCIATICA RHEUMATISM | No Matter How Severe With ‘Em Tablets sad Capsules modern methods of Tiving snd mut Rhee To vil ae ol dog hriee $0e and 11.00 pur package st Drag = knocked one of the gates off going in. | guests may admire it without Oh CRT I, Taam, sai. TAKS Aa Tang El coisas to | Query and Answer C olumn Problem: What is it that runs up but never comes down; has eyes, but never errs in its course; cannot fight, but can hold its ground; bora in the spring and dies in the fall? (Answer elsewhere in this department) M. H. B—In how many states is Gregg shorthand used in the public high schools? Ans Cregg shorthand is taught exclusively in the public high chools of forty-one states and territorial possessions W. C. A~What Is the highest and lowest all time price for whekt on the Chicago Board? Ans ~The highest price ever pald for wheat on the Chicago market was $3.50 per bushel in December, 1918, and January, 1920 The lowest | price ever pald on the Chicago market was 44% cents per bushel in De cember, 1932. These are wheat contract prices ‘ M. K~Do Pacific were hatched in order Ans only the within a salmon always return stream where they to spawn? Ww the In a great majority of cases same parent stream. but even short time aller spawning V. E. E~Who sald than the returning salmon reach not the small tributary. They die Better to remain silent and be thought a 100i Lo speak and remove all doubt’ Ans ~The quotation is attributed to Abraham Lincoln A. C~Why do Tlags In the United States Capitol fly day and night? Ans ~The custom of flying a United Btates Flag night and day ét all times from the east and west const of the United Btates Capitol, orig- inated during the World War. IL was felt for patriotic reasons that there should be one bullding over which the flag never ceased to fly. The Cap- tol was selected as being typical of the United Btates and ss being out- ide of military regulations, which of course, demand the furling of the lag al sunset L. G. H~How many rooms, ang other Alu M. O'N.—-Did Congress ever Ans In 1928 term for the President B. iL debt is less Ans he sald women ¥ ’ 14 where liquor is are employed in barrooms cockiell Places dispensed? There are 47672 women employed in drinking places vole against a third Presidential term? the Senate condemning a third " TTL ry / a resolution passed 8S ~Please explain President was in 1929 In the President's first message to the Seventy-sixth Congress Despite our Federal Government expenditures the entire debt national economic system, public and private together fs no ler- today than it was in 1928. and the nlerest thereon is far less than It was in 1820" The total Government and private debt in 1828 was $158 823000000. The corresponding figure for 1938 was $155.115.000 000 Interest rates are lower than in 1920 Roosevelt's tatement thet our than it D. E. K.~How long have grandfather's clocks been made? Ans —Grandiather’s 80 far as is manufactured by WwW. D-~What bergh? Ans wa bom years old Sweden In clocks came existence Detween 1660 apd known W be made in this country was David Rittenhouse in Philadelphia tn 17967 Col Charles A Lind- mw 1670 Wie eariiest is the nationality and sage of Col. Charles A. Lindbergh is an American-born citizen who in Detroit, Mich , February 4, 1902 and therefore & now 38 He is of Bwedish descent, his father having been born In 1868, but brought to this country the same wear E. F~If my partner in a bridge contest opened the bidding with 1 Heart and 1 responded with 1 Spade and he came right back with 1 No Trump, what does that correctly signify? And what should I bid with a long and str 8nade suit? Ans ~The 1 No Trumj ong tage of the bidding is a legitimaile from your partner that as no biddable hand in sny of the and no biddable hand rumps; it means his hand is closed irther bidding. and that 1 have length end strength in Spades y for game hould be a jump to'3 Spades or s not sallow ex-Con- At one time & number of States had such they have all been repealed prohibitive ews, T. H~How far is It around the United Stites proper, strictly follow- ng the border lines all the way? Ans It is 13.156 miles. The Canadian Pacific coast line 1740; the Mexican border and the Atlantic coast 3.152. T. J~It seems to be very common to say “Thanks” snd “Thanks & Which is correct? Ans Either may be used with correct propriety. However “Thanks a lot” or “I thank you" seems 10 be more expressive of true sincerity And as il requires so little more effort, the cultured class give “1 thank you~ the preference border is 1.744 388 miles we the Gulf coast 2423, R. K.~What becomes of the wood which was once the heart of hol- low trees? Ans Some species of trees are likely to become hollow from ge Notable examples of which are the eastern sycamore, basswood snd cyp- ress. In a hollow trunk with no opening to the outside, the rotted wood gradually falls to the bottom of the trunk where still further decay takes place. The accumulated mass becomes more and more decayed 8nd con- densed so that finally this mass represents in bulk only a very smail per- centage of the original volume of living wood T. L~Can you tell me who it was thst sdmonished his soldiers with the following: “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes.’ Ans —This famous admonition was given to the Colonial troops at Bunker Hill by General Putnam J. E~When and whee did Jack London die? Ans —Jack London died in 1916 at Glen Allen Calif He was ® years old 0. B. V.—~What are the ten most intelligent animals? Ans —Dr W. Reid Blair, Director of the Bronx Zoo’ New Yofk, N.Y, has listed the ten most intelligent animals in the order of thought, capac ity as: Chimpanzee, orangttan, elephant, gorilla, dog, beaver horse sens lion, bear, domestic cat ’ & we R. W. H~Is there a new baseball stamp? Ans Postmaster General Farley has announced a new stamp Com~ memoraling the centennial of baseball which was founded by Abner Doubleday ai Cooperstown. N. Y. in 1839. It is expected that the stamp Will be issued in connection with the dedication of the Baseball Hall of { Fame at Cooperstown on June 12 Answer to problem: The sap in the trees a — RR MR RRs RE ———— Household Scrapbook Loose Casters, It is always annoying to have cast- ers that continually fall out of a piece of furniture whenever ft bs moved. The casters can be pui in to stay, however, by first removing them and then pouring plastic wood iritc the opening and as it begins to set, forcing the caster into its place Allow this to harden well before again placing the piece of furniture on its feet, Relieves Coughing A mixture of the fulce of two lemons, one iablespoon of granu. lated sugar, and one teaspoon of Crumbs. An effective way t0 crush crumbs for use in dipping croqueties oF scalloped mixture is to place the bread or crackers in a stout sack and crush with a rolling pin. Old Potatoes When boiling old potatoes teaspoonful of vinegar is added the water, it will preven the potatoes, in spite of thelr age, turning black. Ham or Bacon When frying either ham or place it in the pan before the pan on the fire. It b i g tating cough. Take one teaspoonful | every hall hour, Umbrella Ribs {As soon the sweet grass Bave the ribs of old discarded Um- | beging 1 ime ta Des brellas. They make very good and jp water, Masting supports for trailing BOWers | will be. soeetommeline oo 11 they are painted a soft green, ' they will hardly be noticed in garden, : Hef : Plenty of Space A fine painting or lovely picture | hanging in the living room should be | given plenty of space so that iI Hy fron
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