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The Washington times., 1931-01-09

I have a little garden.
It is hidden under the top Of
a hill, and there is a high wall
about it and tall trees bending
over it. The light in my gar
den is dim and green, like the
water in a secret pool-and the
air is very sweet. Only seldom
does the wind come. And when
the rain falls it is as though
someone slipped on tiptoe over
the moss grown flags, between
the jasmine and the white roses
and dark blue yewS.
In one corner of my garden
there is a sm all shrine-in
memory Of one who is dead.
And in another there is q basin
where little living birds tumble
and chatter and fluff bright
showers of beads. They are very
near to each other-that shrine
to death and that basin filled
with life. And sometimes, sit
ting there and thinking about
it all, life and death seem
very near, too-like one story
that goes on and on, through
the night and through the day,
through starlight and sunrise.
do a great many things in
life-I go a great many places.
But I never forget that secret
garden, filled with memory and
flowers and dreams. But I am
certain that, looking at me,
you would never suspect that I
had such a garden.
She'll Shock You
You would see a big, careless
woman who eats too much and
uses slang and does many things
which might shock or amaze
you. You would say to your
self: what a coarse creature!
Maybe she has a good heart,
but what a pity she can't learn
a few manners. I wonder why
on earth they hire her. It's
plain she isn't a lady. She
can't possibly understand nice
The Washington times., 1931-01-09
Sir Humphrey Davy
Bv Archibald Henderson

of diseases by the inhalation %
gases, he appointed as the su-
perintendent young Davy, whose
published researches had at
tracted his attention. Beddoes
published some of Davy'S re-
searches. The latter was 1nde-
fatigable in inhaling gases.
sometimes to the. detriment OF
his health. In 1900 he praised
nitrous oxide (''laughing gasp
for easing pain, and predicted
its use in the performance OF
surgical. operations.
Shortly after the establish
ment of the Royal Institution
in 1899, Davy was appointed
first director Of the laboratory
and assistant lecturer in chem
istry, being raised to the post OF
lecturer in chemistry in 1901
The lectures he delivered at
tracted great throngs, finally al
many as 1000 at a lecture
watching his experiments and
hanging on his words with bated
breath. In 1902 he was made
professor in the Royal Institu-
ton, and carried on his re-
searches in addition to deliver
ing immensely popular lectures.
These he discontinued when he
was knighted in 1912.
DAVIS discoveries were OF
great Importance, and far-reach-
ing in their influence. He
showed that the alkalies and
earths are compound sub
stances formed by oxygen
united with metallic bases. Fol.
lowing in the path Of Galvani
and Volta, and employing a pow
erful electric battery, he sue
ceeded in discovering the ele-
mentary metals-potassium, so'
dium, magnesium, calcium
Strontium, and barium.
Davy's conclusions were also
based on wide research; and ne
possessed the rare gift, peculiar
to the greatest scientists, Of
foreseeing and predicting re-
suits. Davy is particularly re-
membered for his important
discoveries regarding chlorine.
Copyright, 1880, by international
Feature Service. Ine.)
The Washington times., 1931-01-09

Destiny
I am not q fataliSt. I don't
believe In predestination, pre-
ordination, voodoos, hoodoos,
star-gazing or the magic powers
Of a rabbits foot.
And yet, I sometimes think
that Shakespeare was right!
'There Is a destiny that
shapes our ends, rough-hew
them how we may!"
Your destiny is born right
INSIDE you-inSide your head
and your heart and your body
and you can't escape 1t, until
you escape this earth.
Your destiny is born in your
character-in your strength or
your weaknesses. Not in your
genius, or your talents or your
beauty.
Many q brilliant genius has
died unknown, because he had
not the power or the strength
or the will to put himself
OVER. Because his laziness or
MS weakness was greater than
his genius. Because his self
indulgence was dearer to him
than self-expreSSion. Because
he would rather play or drink
or dream than write or paint
or study.
And many q mediocrity has
blazed out a brilliant career
for himself, because a burning
passion to do and to be and to
create a fighting, indomitable
will drove him on. Because he
had faith in himself that
nothing could quench an
energy that nothing could
The Washington times., 1931-01-09
THE OPTIMIST.

When Stars Unfold
When stars bloom out against
the sky
AS lilies on blue waters lie;
When they unfold
Their petals gold
And drift on nights tranquility.
Then is mans thought most
calm and pure,
Hope then Is most serene and
sure
Freed from all doubt
When stars shine out,
Bright stars that evermore en-
dure.
For peace like incense fills the
night,
Released on rays of starry light;
Life holds no fear
And heaven bends near
AS far worlds lend us their
delight.
The Washington times., 1931-01-09
ONCE-OVERS
There ARE consequences

There ARE Consequences
Years have not brought you
much that is valuable tf you
have not learned to discipline
yourself.
AS a young person, you con-
Quoted yourself and your af-
fairs about as you pleased
within the provisions Of the
law, of course.
You gave little thought to
consequences.
You INDUCED expensive de-
sires If you could possibly meet
the cost.
You gave little heed to your
actions if you believed you had
a chance Of keeping your esca-
padeS a secret.
And now, in your mature life,
you are the same old penny.
OF course you have had to
assume more responsibilities
and curtail some Of yalr pleas
ures.
The Washington times., 1931-01-09

Z. fine clamorouS
8. noisy blunt
9. aid penalty
10. abrupt Savant
Do you know:
II. What does atheism deny?
IL. What does inteState
mean?
13. What is a rendezvous?
IA. What is the art Of max
ing a dictionary called?
is. What name is given to an
eyeglass with, ? long handle?
[AnswerS En- Gagaxine Page.)
The Washington times., 1931-01-09

present time) that interest
could go to pay the interest
upon the Government bonds,
leaving nothing for the Treas
ury to pay until the total
bonus came due. Only the
veteran who got his money now
The Washington times., 1931-01-09

would be the loser, and he
would only lose interest the
same as if he drew money out
of the bank.
NEWELL B. DAVIS,
EX-Corporal Co. I,
28th Division.
The Washington times., 1931-01-09
TIMES KNOWLEDGE TEST

Fill each blank:
/. The first successful Atlantic
cable was invented by
2. Trafalgar Square is in
8. Cal:-lus is q branch Of
4. A rising indi,
Gates clear weather.
5. Charity covers a
Of sins"
Match correctly:
6. sage assist
The Washington times., 1931-01-09
Hearst Papers Advocate

Honest friendship nations ertGn0EtnO alliances
Nth Hone"-George Washington.
Proportional representation United States Senate,
State to h1Ue Senator's Legislation to enforce
prompt constitutional reGpportonment In the House OF
Representatives.
Separate departments of the Ary OF the NGuy and OF the
Air Forces all united under Secretary OF National Defense
Federal action to the limit of Federal poUers abolish
Euiterncv under q Secretary OF Education.
Installation the President the first OF January toHor
ING the November election.
immigration admit only those suited for Aert
can citizenship and American needs.
Deportation OF undesirable aliens and extension OF citizen
ship period to 10 years.
Complete publicity for income prevent big tar
dodgers from escaping tGT1ttoH.
Modification the VolStedd act to permit light DtneS and
beers under Federal regulation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
For Rent Real Estate

APARTMENT of rooms. Heated. Running hot water. Rent reason- able. Dial 4-3131 or 4-3395.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

CHERRY ST, 242-5 nice, large rooms, all Improvements, rent req sonable. Ina 7S Abbott Ave. Dial 4-5238.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Aug 26.--UP)- Forecast for Wednesday and Thurs day.
 Maine: Generally fair tonight and Thursday; somewhat cooler in south portion tonight.
 New Hampshire: Generally fair tonight and Thursday; somewhat cooler in south portion tonight.
 Vermont: Generally fair tonight and Thursday; not much change in temperature.
 Massachusetts: Generally fair to- night and Thursday; somewhat cooler in east portion tonight.
 Rhode Island and Connecticut: Partly cloudy tonight and Thurs day; probably showers on the coast; somewhat cooler tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

The natives of Annam have an official who bears the title of Mas ter of Sorrows. His duty is to curse in the house of dead per- son to drive away evil spirits. This official also curses at wed- dings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Find The Rooms And Apartments Advertised
FLOUR FROM FISH

washington. - Housewives may bake bread from fish flour in the future if the U. S. bureau of fish-' cries and the U. s. department of agriculture succeed in popularizins this new product. It is made from the edible parts of the fish; and is rich in mineral qualities. It is said that it will reduce some simple golfers when used regularly. It is expected that it will increase the value of fish products in the United States about $1,500,000 a year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Real Estate For Sale
Houses For Sale

BUNGALOWS rooms and sun par Tor. Lot 50x200. At Shell Hitchcocks Lake. Close to school and Green Line car line. Price $l,500 for quick sale. $400 or $500 down. See H. P. Lezotte, Room 59, Buckingham Bldg. Dial 5-t024.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Live Stock
Cattle and Swine
4S

FOR SALE-New milch cows. We have quite a number of Guernsey Ayershire and Jersey cows. just in; others within few days. All young and good milkers. Come and look them over. w. c. Hungerford X Sons, Oakville, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

A silver snuff box. described as "the favorite box of Charles Dick ens." sold for $10 at an auction in London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Rooms For Housekeeping

and ROOMS for ousekeeping. All Improvements, private bath. 365 Willow St. Call evenings. Dial 4-5401.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

3 ROOM BEAUTIFULLY furnished heated apartment. Private bath. Inquire 1st floor, 49 Fairview St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Financial
Business Opportunities

ESTABLISHED-C and Smoke Shop on North Main; paying a steady living wage income on small investment. can be bought at q sacrifice. owner leaving town and will sell entire stock, fixtures and business for $275 cash. Dial 3-32l5 for appointment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Wanted To Borrow

s2.500 WANTED-on drst mortgag |. on one family six room house, nov occupied. Write Box C-32. water. bury Democrat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

BOYS CLUB, Cottage Place--Nice rooms, swimming pool, all home cooking. Reception room. Moderate price.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Rooms, Board, Hotels
Rooms and Board

LIVE at Y. M. c. A. and have . hot shower and plunge in the pool after your work out. Baseball tennis. Cafeteria. Rates low. Open all night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

DE SOTO, 1890 De Luxe Coupe. Prl- vately owned and like new. Dial 4-964S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Articles Wanted To Buy

USED PIANOS wanted - Upright and Baby Grand models. Also used musical instruments. VIII pay cash. Dial 4-7S26 before p. m. daily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

DAVIS ST, Reidville. 4 rooms, 1st floor, all Improvements; new plumbing. Vacant Sept 1st. Inquire Mrs James F. Costello, 1897 F.. Main St. Dial 5-1393.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

FOR RENT-On Easton Ave, near Brewster St. and 5 room apart Inents, oak floors. Rent very req sonab1e. Inquire J. C. Herbst, 63 Bank St. Dial 4-4370.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
TEMPERATUREs

Washington, Aug 26.-UP)-- Highest temperatures yesterday and lowest last night In 20 cities were reported by the weather bureau to- Jax, fnttnwQ.l <
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Industrial Loans

NEED MONEY
 QUICKLY?
 o4 Hour Courteous Service on Cash Loans Up to $500 Small Monthly Repayments - Come in for full information The charge Is 3h % per month on uf- paid amounts of loan. Just Phone or write.
 PERSONAL FINANCE co. Formerly Beneficial Loan Society Second Floor. Pritchard Bldg. lsS Bank St. Dial 3-634S
 Waterbury. Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

1DYLWOOD AVE, 87-5 large rooms, hot water heat, 1st floor. All i'm provements. Ina on premises. Dial 4-8569.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

NORTHERN SECTION--Four bright rooms, second floor. White plumb ing, newly papered, s2O. Atty liar
 old Green, Fl Grand St. Dial 3-7046.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
BIDS FOR MOTOR OIL

Sealed bids will be received up to 5 P. M., D. s. T. September 4, 1881. by the State Highway Depart ment, for the furnishing of motor oils to various points anywhere in the State.
 Specifications and forms of con- tract can be had on application at tho State Highway Department, State Office Building, Hartford, Connecticut.
 Quantities will be approximately 13,000 gallons of various grades.
 JOHN A. MACDONALD,
 State Highway Commissioner. s-a6-3t
 NOTICE.
 On and after this date Aug 24th, will not be responsible for any bills contracted by my wife (Mrs Joseph Jordan).
 signed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Merchandise
34 Machinery, Electricity q Tools

Power drill press, cleo motors, turn. ing lathe, planes, doors, windows, railing, posts all sizes, wagon, coal conveyer, etc. BOA Orange St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Insurance

CLEANING, Pressing and Repairing of the better kind. Work called for and delivered. Mosel, S3 Abbott Ave. Dial 5-0343.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Rooms, Board, Hotels
Rooms For Housekeeping

BEAUTIFULLY--Fu apart ment. All conveniences. Running hot water. Apply 59 Central Ave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

NO MAIN ST, 491-3, 4 and 5 rooms, steam heat, hot water. Ina Apt 3. 1st floor or J. J. Horan, 36 No Main.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Miscellaneous For Sale

WHITE ENAMEL bath tub, five feet long. Like new. Dial 3-7739. Marley Place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

SILENT GLOW-On range burner. Sales and service. 10 months to pay Super-Service, Inc. 398 West Main St. Dial 3-3406.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-01-17

This matter of spending is round robin in which
 the dollar it's equivalent in wages profit value or gratfed desire returns to the original spender. But when one of us breaks the chain by keeping the dollar in his pocket and refuses to pass it along only nflu ences others do the thing and it leaves the next
 in line totally without to continue the chain
 Keeping money in circulation implies just what says the circulating of money. When you buy, the merchant requires more goods to replace what you have taken away. He draws the manufacturer; the manufacturer increases production and employs labor; as the laborer more, he buys of clothes, food, furniture, amusement the commod
Seward daily gateway., 1931-01-17
Pass Your Dollar Along!

iies which you sell produce and hence the dollar spend back to you.
 We've started on the upgrade to resumption of Prosperity noted economist said in convention H Chicago the other day. Americans today con- suming more goods than are being made up for placement at present. This is the fore-rnner of in- creased production and increased employment Continue spending and the wheels of commerce and industry will soon be hummng in the key of prosper ty but it's the degree in which you circulate your do lars that will determine the tempo of return to normalcy.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-08-07

our personal guide. We talked with
the patients freely through one Of
our comrades who knows Russian.
They all asked us how soon we would
have a revolution.
This sanatoriun has a special lake
which supplies it with mineral salt
water and mineral mud which is
the best in the world for cures.
Greeted With Cheers
That evening we went to the In
ternational Seamen's Club A Rus
sian comrade came around and in
Wted us out to a workers club about
ten in the evening. We accepted.
There we saw fine revolutionary
kino, When we arrived the picture
was stopped and we we're greeted
with loud cheers. We we're led on
the stage and from there extended
our revolutionary greetings to them.
They in turn answered through their
chairman that they were glad to well
come us and hopes that we soon also
would establish workers governments
in CIR countries through the over
throw of the bosses.
On Monday night we again were
invited to the Russian Seamen's Club
where physical culture evening was
being held. A German comrade in
the name of the delegation extended
greetings to the Russian youth. In
his speech he protested at the BAN
ming Of Spartakiade in Berlin. After
his speech a vote Of protest at the
banning of the Spartakiade was taken
and a telegram was sent to Berlin.
THIN we saw one act drama and
some fine athletic exhibitions per-
formed on horizontal bars These
were the finest exhibitions that we
have seen in a long time. This gave
us good example Of the new gen.
Grafton Of Russian youth and we saw
in our tour the possibilities that the
workers have there for mental and
physical development.
On the whole we can say that the
Russian workers are much better off
in every way than the workers of
capitalist countries We saw how they
run things here without bosses and
we can say that we shall do, our part
to help to defend the victories of the
Russian workers as we recognize them
as our comrades.
"A Norwegian Seaman.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-08-07
lid GETS BAIL
FOR WORKERS
Farm e r-Laborites
Smash Meetings

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, Aug. S.
Following the breaking up of pro-
test demonstration of the Interna-
tional Labor Defense and the IN
employed Council at Elliott Park last
Wednesday by the police Of the Farm
er-Labor administration, when six
speakers were arrested while crowd
of 5000 workers resisted the attacks
Of the police, four comrades were
bailed out by the International Labor
Defense and face trial next Wednes-
day They are D. R. Poindexter, Paul
Anderson, Erickson and Steiner.
In the meantime, the Farmer-Labor
Mayor, Anderson, after trying to
dodge the issue, finally came out in
the open and ordered the police to
break up all meetings and arrest the
speakers where there is disturb
ance."
Meetings of the Unemployed Coun-
ell, the lid, and the Communist Par
ty are Systematically broken up and
workers are arrested.
Tremendous indignation is sweep
ing the Elliott Park neighborhood,
where the workers have for long
time been under AFL and Farmer
Labor influence, but are beginning to
see their anti-labor role now. The
workers are circulating petitions pro-
testing against the attack on work
ers' meetings and denouncing Mayor
Anderson. One anonymous worker
sent in letter to the Unemployed
Council headquarters, offering to or
ganize a Workers Defense Corps to
defend speakers from police attacks
in the future.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-08-07
Plans to Push Strike to Other Fields Are
Showing Progress; Picketing Continues

not conceal the fact that 1t is OPP
posed to the present system" he said,
who can defend a social system that
starves the miners into rags and dis
ease, that fills the country as a whole
with 100000 jobless, that sends men
in despair to take their own lives,
that creates such terror as exists
in Kentucky and here also? We are
for a system Of workers and farm
ers' rule like that which is being built
up in the Soviet Union. But we fight
In this strike for SIS cents a ton and
for our other demands. On the first
days of the strike we wrote letters
to every coal operator and also gave
the letters to the press, proposing a
conference 10. make agreements on
the basis of our demands. This Of
fer was repeated when our commit
tees went to Harrisburg to see Gov
ernor Pinchot, and when we picketed
the White House in Washington in
protest against the attempt to impose
the UNIV on us. We will issue an
other statement, making these de-
mands and our proposal for an
agreement on the basis of higher
wages and improved conditions, abb
solutely clear. The attempt Of the
operators and the UNIV 10 introduce
our final aim, as though 1t were our
only aim, and to represent to the
miners that we think they will have
to wait for revolution TO win SIS
cents an hour and that we will not
make agreements for higher wages, is
an attempt to confuse the miners
discourage them and break the
strike"
The conference adopted a state
ment explaining its policy along this
line, and scoring Governor Pinchot
for his threat to send troops against
the 10000 miners who strike against
starvation,
1.-THE Pinchot threat shows the
operators know the strike is strong,
was the analysis Of the situation by
the strike committee.
The conference adopted a plan for
building organization among the men
not on strike, to pull them out on
strike. A program of mass meet
ings and house TO house visits by
committees Of strikers was worked
out, to go along simultaneously with
the mobilization of pickets at I'M
struck mines.
The strike committee cheered the
addresses of John Melden, of the
Metal Workers Industrial League,
who told of steel workers on the
picket lines at the mines, and Of Ray
Greene of the district office Of the
International Labor Defense, who told
OF the program Of organizing defense
committees throughout the field
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-08-07
ALA. MOB HUNTS
NEGRO VICTIM

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aues 5.-A
mass terror against Negro workers
has been instituted here as a legal
lied mob, led ty city and county Of
ficers, began search for a Negro
bandit who is supposed to have held
up three society women. Negro
workers are being arrested whole
sale ION suspicion"
The Negro, or some white man In
black-face role. jumped on the
running board Of their automobile
while the women we're driving along
the highway. The bandit is said to
have forced them to drive into q
wooded section where he ordered
them to hand over their money.
When they offered resistance. he
used his revolver on them. One Of
the society women was killed, the
other two wounded.
The employers in this section are
utilizing the occasion to terrorize
the Negro masses and prevent the
unity of white and Negro workers In
the fight against starvation. Their
policy is to terrorize the Negro work.
ers, and railroad some innocent
Negro worlaer to the electric chair.