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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1881
The Pope Speaks

Quite as impressive and historic as the eor- onation of Plus XI nine years ago and his release from voluntary imprisonment two years ago was the dedication of the papal radio station HVJ yesterday by his Holiness Probably in no other country than the United States were more elaborate arrangements made for suitable reception of the Popes message which smacked SO clearly of the pastoral type the shepherd solieitous for the welfare of his flock scattered over the face of the world. It was the first time that the voice of the Pope was ever heard directly in the United States It was the first time that his voice ever encireled the globe.
 On such momentous occasion Pope Plus expressed his hope that one day would find all peoples united in the one fold. thereby preaching the unity of the Roman Catholic Church. To temporal rulers he imparted sound advice as did he also to employers and employees. to rich and poor. upon whom God has bestowed diverse blessings and from whom an account of stewardship will be demanded some day. Speaking later in the morning at the Papal Academy of Sciences Pope Plus paid singular respects to Senator Guglelmo Mar conf to whom the Vatican is indebted more than to any other man for its powerful radio station. The Roman Catholic Church has long been linked with the advance of science. just as much SO as with the progress of let ters. detractors to the contrary. and in build ing radio station at Vatican City the Holy See keeps in step with the times.
 Without the aid of elaborate network hookups we don't suppose that HVJ will be picked up by local receivers very often. And . inasmueh as most of the broadeasting will be in Latin or Italian. there will be minimum of listeners on this side of the globe. But the value of the station at the Vatican is inest- msble. It will give His Holiness many op- portunities to impart to the world at large such sound advice as he did in his last eneycl cal. While the broadcast of long encyccal would be extremely tiresome we can expect shorter messages carrying the same import. It will be wholesome food for all of us
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
Buying Back A Bridge

New York's legislative leaders are as one in declaring that purchase of the Bear Mountain bridge by the state now would be at prohibi- tive price. Governor Roosevelt in proposing a State Bridge Authority suggested that the state reeapture Bear Mountain Bridge. How ever. it will not be able to avail itself of an opportunity to do so until 1884 under the terms of the bridge charter. They state that the commonwealth will have the opportunity to purchase the bridge at the end of successive five year periods The first of these occurred in 1929-30 The next will be 1934-35
 Unfortunately for the state it will never be able to buy the immense structure across the Hudson river as cheaply as it could have two years ago. At that time the cost would have been $4.500,000. It will probably be in the neighborhood of six million dollars by l934. The state could condemn the property by right of eminent domain. In this event ,t would be compelled to pay ten per cent in excess of the cost of construction with deduction equal to the amount set aside for amortization dur ing the years the bridge has been in operation. That figure is believed to be close to mil lion dollars now.
 The Bear Mountain bridge was started in May. 1923. and the structure was thrown open to traffic on November 27, 1924 It has been constantly operated as toll bridge since then and is probably one of the most success ful of its kind in the country. It is marvel ous piece of bridge work and its value is fur ther enhanced by the beauty of the Hudson river at the point and the scenic approaches 10 the bridge that the owners built Its orig inal cost was $6, l89 900. therefore. if it was condemned the state would have to pay at least S6.000.000. It might be cheaper to wait two more years before opening negota- tions for its acquisition.
 These figures indicate quite clearly the value of toll bridge strategieally located It reveals why SO many state legislatures are besieged with requests for toll bridge charters. It should also indicate to Connecticut the profit that could be made on an express toll high way across this state such as has been proposed of recent years by group of New York bankers and financiers. Where the state construct and operate toll bridges and high ways it should also provide that these revert eventually to the state. Should New York acquire Bear Mountain bridge now at the cost of six millions we wonder how many more years it would have to be operated as toll structure in order to permit the state to reimburse itself for the capital expenditure. Probably just as long as it was operated pri- vately. if not longer as the state would doubt less lower the tolls. You won't find many bridge companies. though. anxious to let their profitable property revert to the state without a struggle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
Slump and League

A speaker at the recent annual convention of the League of Nations Association in Chicago expressed the belief that business de- pression in this country has changed much anti-League sentiment to favorable sentiment 'The world depression has caused many to realize" he said that it is only through world co-operation that present problems can be solved and plans made for the future. Hard headed business men who heretofore have had no interest in the League are now turning to it.
 Proof of his belief he finds in the fact that representation of the Associations advisory council has increased during the past four months from l60 persons representing l6 states to 480 representing every state in the Union. Whether or not such sentiment is as the speaker assumes, it is at least interesting. This country may never completely change its mind and go into the League as mem- ber but it is undeniably true that its citizens are taking more and more interest in what the League does and tries to do Friendly interest leads at least to greater co-operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
Better Baked Apples

A newspaper eolumnist wants to join the ranks of reformers He has chosen cry ing need which must be close to the hearts of millions of Americans. hitherto inartieu- late for lack of leader and organization. The goal is better baked apples. There are few restaurants where baked apples are properly eored." the reformer says. It is because res- taurants peel and core apples with machine. The result is that the core is not all removed. seeds are left and the leathery earpels encasing the seeds get in one's teeth and spoil the full pleasure of baked-apple eating. In advocat- ing this important reform l speak not only for myself. but for all the baked-apple eaters. The inventors ought to perfect apple corers SO they will remove the entire core"
 Of course. one might suggest that it's possi- ble to eat all around the core just as the eater does with raw apple. But there's another point the reformer omitted. When the core is properly exeavated. the hallow can be filled SO delectably that it's wicked to miss the op- portunty. A tiny slice of lemon peel in the heart of baked apple. along with the sugar and dab of butter. produces flavor hard to beat. One almond or a couple or raisins. likewise serve to delight the palate with rare flavor while not in the least detracting from the original ambrosial qualities of well-baked apple. Out with the core!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
SISTERS OF ST FRANCIS
(Hartford Courant.)

Residents of Connecticut will do we'll at this time to give some thought to the wild birds. since 1t seems likely that they are in need of food In fact. the federal govern. ment is urging the feeding of game birds at once, lest there be few for hunters to kill next fall. The appeal, It strikes us, Is faulty, and we would fain urge the feeding of all sorts of birds regardless of whether they are subject to an open season.
 The birds need attention. Even those of us who live in cities must have noted that, though the snow- fall has not been great, nature has so managed her affairs as to make 1t fairly lasting. So far, snow has fallen at near the melting point, but before 1t became wholly fluid a drop in temperature, has corigealed 1t and held it until more snow came under like conditions and added to the mass of ice. The result must be that the earth is pretty thoroughly cov- cred.
 That, we dust agree, Is bad for the birds. There may be, for tho smaller ones. an opportunity to glean seeds from stalks still above the snow cover, but each sleet storm adds to the difficulty which both small and large birds must experi- ence in securing an adequate supply of food. If ice and sleet lasted only matter of two or three days, birds would survive, but this winter the coating of ice has continued.
 It is unlikely that one could pur- chase grain for birds and list the cost as a contribution to. charity when making out an income tax re- turn. but Q somewhat higher power Moreover, the donor might by per-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

Speaking before the legislative appropria- tions committee in Hartford this week General Sanford H. Wadhams. director of the state water commission. said that if elimination of pollution of the Naugatuek valley was ordered every brass factory in this district would be forced to close. Hence it is necessary for the commission that he represents to proceed slow- ly in the task of cleaning up the streams of the state. No large city in Connecticut. he stated. is now treating its sewage before empty ing it into streams or ponds. This was sur- prising news to us. but when you come to think of it what city actually has a sewage plant. We know that Waterbury is working towards one. but it is still good many years away. It was good news to learn. though. that three-fourths of the smaller cities and a large number of small towns treat sewage. The state is progressing slowly but surely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE
 -IoI- WHAT THE EDITORS OF THIS STATE AND ELSEWHERE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS. THAT AND THE OTHER THING

sonal observation see that his gift, was appreciated by his kindred in fur or feathers. Hunger, we feel sure. is just as unpleasant to bird as 1t is to a human.
 The department of agriculture, still fixing its attention upon the game birds. say that 1t Is occasion ally possible to obtain sheaves of buckwheat. oats or other grain" and that these may be set upright in the snow. All this is true, but 1t Is also possible to buy these grains or cracked corn and construct a rude shelter under which the grain may be placed. It Is also asserted, and with truth that "it is altogether in- advisab ble, wasteful and ineffective to scatter loose grain upon soft snow"
 But 1t is possible ofeed birds, even for city dwellcrs. If there are no open fields nearby, any one of us may tie half-pound of suet to a lilac or forsythia shrub. and the birds will find 1t. The birds may be woodDeckers ,sparrows, jays or starlings. but whatever they are, they are hungry, hence, why not feed them? If all of us were fed pure- ly upon our merits. there might be many famishing even in the best of communifiaa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

The committee on roads, rivers. and bridges entertained lavishly this week at Hart ford. Its hearings were crowded and the darts that were hurled at Highway Commis- sioner Macdonald must have stung. The commissioner himself was the target for a number of verbal briekbats. 7 But after the barrage had been laid down and the atmos- phere cleared the committee made short shift of two measures pertaining to trees One would require highway contractors to replace trees removed in highway building: It should have been passed. Wed make it compulsory to plant two trees every time one is destroyed in this state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
TO-DAY'S SELECTED POEM
NORTHERN LIGHTS

(By Elizabeth Fleming in The Christian
 Science Monitor) When snow lies white on mountain height And winter stalks by hill and glen, The merry dancers of the night Are at their joyous jIgs again; Above Ben Minor their dancing floor In silver radiance is spread. With sound of waters on the shore And star-shine winking overhead. In green and blue of rainbow hue, And red and yellow, clear as fiame Their footsteps fall as light as dew, These merry sprites without a namei And to and fro they whirling go, And tread their measures, gay and free; But whence they come shall no man know, And whence they vanish no man seel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
Public School Musicians

The annual national music contests for school children are getting under way again. There are music memory contests in many communities. These develop appreciation. In May more than 5000 pupils from 40 or 50 schools throughout the country will meet to compete for orchestral honors. They are be- ing chosen now by means of district and state contests
 These youngsters play amazingly well. They play good music, too. And the whole level of music standards is raised. in schools not participating in the contests as we'll as in those that do. Says music supervisor in large school system: The national contests have greatly improved the quality of work being done by high school orchestras. When the contests first started, schools played only the simplest pieces Now they give excellent renditons of difficult symphonic works
 Another supervisor. after listening to a rather good college glee club. admitted she wasn't much impressed because the public school children were doing just as good and better choral work. Whats it all good for? James H. Rogers. musician. composer and scholarly music critic explains: They are doing what business men are urged to do: they are pling up a surplus, resource for lasting enjoyment that does not diminish by being drawn upon.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
At The National Capitol
 DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER
A Digest of Who's Who and What's What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER

teresting fight by the veterans. First. they began in 1910 a movement for widows and orphans. In 1918 they got $12 a month for the widows and $4 month for each minor child. Then they asked for age and disabil- tty pensions for veterans and in 1920 obtained a minimum of SIP a month for 25 per cent disability and $3O a month for total disability, with the minimum applying to all veterans over 62 and the maximum to all over 75.
 In 1922 the widows pensions were boosted to $20 a month and in 1928 to $30. Also, in 1928 the minimum pensions for Spanish War veterans was raised to $20 and the maximum to $50. Last year the disability minimum was lowered tG 10 per cent and a new scale authorized by con gress-$25 a month for 25 Der cent disability. $35 for 50 per cent, $50 Tor "a per cent and $8O for total.
 NEXT: What the government has done for World War veterans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
No Extra Session Wanted

Inquiries made by the United States Chamber of Commeree of business organiza- tions throughout the country. brought nearly unanimous replies that no extra session of congress is desired. Many people who be- icve that such an extra session might do many A.ful things. and might not do muc:, harm. yet see that the present is not favorable time for political controversy. Politics hurts bus. mess. The business world dreads changes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
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 On February 13, 172S, John Hun. ter, . celebrated English physiolo. gist and surgeon. whose researches led to important advances in sur. gerry. was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the youngest of 10 children.
 He received his medical training at Chelsea hospital, in London. where his progress in surgery wal so rapid that, in the second session. he was able to instruct pupils in dissecting.
 In 1759. he applied for appoint ment in the British army and was immediately made staff surgeon. After serving through the Seven Years War he settled in London where, in 1785, he built his famous museum in which he studied creat- ures from all over the globe. At the time of his death his museum con- tained 10.563 specimens and prepar- ations illustrative of human and comparative anatomy.
 Hunter Is famed particularly for his cure of aneurism, form of tumor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

The Etude," a musical magazine, has in- tervewed numerous notables of the nation relative to the choice of music they would pre- fer to hear just prior to their deaths. Just running through the list wide variety of tastes in music is revealed. For instance. Rudy Valee votes for the 'Scheherazade": former Governor Smith wants Holy God. We Praise Thy Name; Gene Tunney is all for the funeral march from 'Gotterdamerung" as most appropriate. Josef Hoffman likewise put in vote for the funeral march. John Philip Sousa in characteristic spirit said he wanted to hear his own Stars and Stripes Forever" Roger Babson would also like to die with one of Sousa's stirring marches ringing in his ear. Of course. that would be fine if all of us could choose the manner of our exit from this vale of tears. Unfortunately that is some thing over which we have no control. But to return to the last dirges. Nick" Long, worth wants to hear Beethoven's Ninth Sym phony. Dr William Lyon Phelps of Yale also favors Beethoven. as do Will Durant and Otis Skinner. Howard Thurston thrust bit of originality into the interview by favoring "Od Man River. What is your choice, folks?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

Even if they are for the better. it is not easy for the industries to adjust themselves to new conditions. The prospect of changes leads to hesitation in buying and producing merchandise. We need for industrial recov- cry a period of quiet from disturbing influ- ences The country should recover more speedily from its industrial troubles. if it does not have to worry about the things that con- gress may do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
50, 900 SQUARE MILES SHOWN
 ON CHICAGO AIR MAP

. Washington = A new ariways map showing 60.O00 square miles of territory in the vicinity of Chicago,
 including the marking of airways and aids to air navigation as well as typographical features within an area 329 miles long and 153 miles in depth, Is ready for distribution
 Department of Commerce, an- nounces Clarence M. Young. assist ant secretary of Commerce for Aero nautics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

At least the house is going to act on the lame duck measure. but not Senator Norris That probably is still reposing in the pocket of some one of Nick" Longworth's old vests The measure in question is Representa- tive Gifford's. New members of congress would take office two months after election: the president and vice president on January A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
Personal Health Service
 (By William Brady, M. D.)

Signed letters pertaining to personal
 health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or | treatment. will be answered ny Dr Brady. Ad. dress him. care of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

Al Smith says six weeks are enough for s presidential campaign. yet here are both partie, with next years campaign already started.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13
Everything's deflated except taxes.

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 5:52 o'clock tonight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-13

NEXT: What the government has d0nc for World War veterans.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-10-15

TWO GRANTED DIVORCES
IN DISTRICT COURT

In district court Tuesday Judge C.
w. Pomeroy presiding, Bertha Vie
land of Libby was granted a divorce
from Frank Wieland on the grounds
of non support, the case being not con-
tested. Blackford & Blackboard were at
torneys for plaintiff
Marybelle Burns of TROY was given
a divorce from Frank e. Burns with a
Judgment of $3.50 alimony and costs.
Blackford & Blackford were attorneys
for the plaintiff, B. F Maiden attor-
nev for the defendant
The Joseph Getter estate was ordered
distributed Mrs. Nellie Hillard of
Butte, the executrix, was present.
In the case of the Fairbanks Morse
Company VS.. the Midas Gold Mining
Company, the motion to set aside judg
ment and default was granted. This
has to do with ownership of two Del
sci engines at the mine.
In the Fl. G. Pomerov estate, the
annual accounting was heard, Judge
Asa l. Duncan of Missoula presiding
and approved by the court.
Mr. and Mrs. r. c. Mcdowell. Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Williams and W. F
Doe of Troy were present as witnesses
in the Burns case
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-10-15
More Libby
Homes Victims
OF Burglars
More Places Robbed While Owners
Are Absent-Citizens Are Becoming
Desperate.

Libby has crime waYe--a wave
that is confined TO one kind Of crime,
the burglarizing of homes and the
robbinG Of clothes lines. automobiles,
chicken coops, Ct cetera, ct certera.
Since the report printed in this paper
last week, number Of other burglar
les have been committed.
Sunday evening the A. M. Hoffman
home was burglarized while Mr.. and
Mrs. Hoffman were at the theatre.
Entrance was gained through a sec
ond story window Twelve dollars in
silver was taken and three guns, .25-
80 carbine, a p special and 80 auto
matte The house was ransacked from
top TO bottom and it is not yet known
whether any other articles of much
value were taken The burglars were
considerable in one way. Mr., Hoffman
had carton of cigarettes in the house.
The burglars took two packages, leav-
ing the rest OF lnenn.
The A. A. Wood family took pleas
ure drive around town Sunday eve
ming and returned just after dark, not
stopping to put the car In the garage
They found someone had robbed the
refrigerator-on the back porch-dur-
ing their absence. Later. going out TO
the car, they found that package
they had left in the auto had been
stolen, which leads them to believe the
ones who robbed the refrigerator were
hanging around when the Woods first
arrived
The residence Of the former Mrs
John P. Wall was entered and guam
tity of silverware bed blankets, a set
of aluminium ware and other articles
taken. This place has been unoccupied
since Mrs. Walls death.
Mrs. Fred Manicke is one of the
victims of the crime wave, to the ex-
tent Of some 20 to Is chickens stolen
last Friday night.
r. w. Smithberger had two sacks of
potatoes in the outside entrance to his
basement. They were gone when he
went to move them in the next morn
ing. Also taken were some rugs and
an old portable phonagraph from the
front porch
James Christie had six or eight gal
| Ions Of gasoline taken from his car
while it was standing in front of his
mothers home and while he and Mrs
| Christie were dinner guests of the
mother
The person or persons who are COM
hitting the burglaries are clever and
so far have been lucky. as there is no
y clew leading to their identity
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-10-15
Libby Men Sell Rich Placer
Ground For Sum Of $4,000
AUSTIN FRASER LOSES EYE
IN SHOOTING ACCIDENT

As the result of shooting accident
last Sunday, Austin Fraser has lest
his left eye, it being necessary to re-
move the eyeball following the acct
dent
Austin. Lud Ludvikson and Steffen
Iudvikson were at the Ludvikson
cabin on Pipe creek Steffen was out
doors shooting at bird when Lud and
Austin stepped from the cabin. They
were at one side Of the line of fire
but as Steffen fired Austin was struck
in the eye with what turned out to be
piece of the steel jacket of the bull
let, which tore through the eyeball
nearly cutting il In two. The only
explanation seems to be that the cart
ridge was defective and as it emerged
from the rifle piece of the jacket
was hurled to one side. The rifle was
a Krao.
Austin was brought to town as soon
IS possible and Monday morning the
eyeball was removed at the Libby hos
pital. He is getting along nicely