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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-13
Former Local Priest
 Spoke ToN.H.K .Kaceys
Rev Matthew Brady Told of Connection of Catholic
 Church to Columbus Voyage

Rev Matthew Brady of New Ha- ven, formerly of Waterbury, was one of the principal Columbus day speakers last evening at the 10th anniversary dinner of Russell council, No. 65, Knights of Colum- bus held in New Haven. Rev John Russell, founder of the council, was unable to attend the ceremonies owing to illness. State Bank Com missioner George J. Bassett, was also a guest speaker at the exer- cises, tracing the history of bank ing institutions in this state from 1795 to the present day.
 In the course of his remarks Father Brady showed that Colum- bus voyage was inspired by the church since his expressed wish prior to the voyage was to bring the Catholic faith to the people of tho East Indies. Tracing the course of civilization before the coming of Christ and the change thereafter Father Brady decried the fact that we are not living in the world of the Middle Ages" when men learn ed to live in the love of Christ and the sympathy of men for their neighbors', the world of the Middle Ages, he said, being the happiest and most contented since it was under the inspiration and love of the living God. During the last 400 years the world has been grow ing in chaos. disturbance. and mis- understanding, with moral condi- tions subject to constant strife.
 Christ and his teachings have been taken out of the life of to- day." Father Brady declared, illus trating how we only look at the externals of life, thereby missing the heart and soul of it all, the union of God and Man. This gen. eration has an emptiness about it which is explained by the absence of Christ's teachings and. Christ's moral laws in modern life. The inspiration of Columbus and other Italians in art, literature and other forms of life are our heritage by reason of the Christian Catholic faith which is ours, Father Brady stated. That Christian faith has been the inspiration of everything worth while in all worlds since time began" he said.
 "When this age returns to Christ's teachings. His moral pre- cepts, His moral honesty and truth. this world will get rid of many of it's ills", Father Brady concluded. 'That faith means a greater city, a freedom from struggle and strife. n faith that will make a better nation, and a better civilization in which we live"
 State Bank Commissioner George T Rassett. the other guest speak CT, traced the banking situation in Connecticut since the first bank was chartered in 1795; the forma- tion of the state bank commis- sioner's office. and traced back many of the bank troubles which have occurred during the depres- sion.
 In the savings banks of this state, Commissioner Bassett stated, there are 77O million dollars de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-13
COERCION CHARGED TO G. 0. P. REGULARS
BARNEY STAPERT !. CHAMPION TYPTT
Started Three Days De- mOnstratiOn at How
 land-Hughes To-day
HAS FINE RECORD

Waterbury stenographers and of- flee workers derived so much bene- fit and entertainment from the speed demonstration which Barney Stapert of Paterson. N. J., champ ion typist, staged here last June. that he is to display his amazing typewriter technique locally again at the Rowland and Hughes depart ment store for three days begin- ming today.
 Stapert's second Waterbury ap- pearance will consist each day be- tween and 11:30 and 4 o'clock of several 15-mInute demonstrations which student stenographers, com- mercial school instructors and business men interested in step- ping-up their typists' work are in- vited to witness.
 Proper posture, correct lingering, rhythm, lightning change Of paper and other essentials of top speed with the touch system, as well as stunts such as writing the alphabet backwards and forwards with equal facility, submission to an in- terview while typing and produc- ton of as high as 200 words min- ute on his Underwood are features of Stapert's program.
 Stil in his early twenties, Stapert Is the youngest of "The Three Musk eteers' of the keyboard who have held the worlds speed typing championship among them for the past fourteen years. He won the amateur typing championship of the world in 1924 and each year since has finished third in the open class of the annual Interna- tional Typewriting Contest.
 His record as the world typing meet in Richmond, Va., two years ago was the best of his career. Typing continuously for an hour from copy he had never seen be- fore, he made 40,313 strokes, or 8063 gross words, which, minus 36O words for 36 errors. gave him 7703 net words or an average of 128 errorless words for 60 consec- utive minutes. From familiar copy he has written as fast as 200 words in a single minute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-13
Blewitt, Bronson
 Named In Work
 On Independents
Former Alderman Says Affair Is Private Matter" But
 Would Not Deny Participation

Local signers of the independent republican petition that the third party ticket be put on the voting machines this election have been visited during the past few days by leaders of the regular g. o. p. organization of Waterbury and questioned as to whether they de- sire to have their names removed from the list and also as to whether or not they signed the petition willingly or were coerced, 1t was reported here to-day.
 According to the report ex-Al- derman Arthur E. Blewitt, former Assessor Arthur N. Bronson and one or two others have been &C., tive in this work.
 Ex-Alderman Blewitt, when talked with this afternoon, said that he would not deny that he had been so engaged but asked to be excused from discussing the matter at all. This is a private matter and has nothing to do with the election" declared ex-Alderman Blewitt. It was not possible to reach Mir Bronson.
 In other cities regular g. o. D. workers have carried out simi- lar program of personal contact with independent petition signers. Such action here, therefore, did not come as a surprise to the local g. 0. p. independents. However. the leaders of the latter group stated this morning that they do not like the action of the regular organiza- ton. Five leaders said they knew authentically of cases where sign CTS of the independent petition wore approached.
 It was stated to-day by the inde- pendent republican group that not one person whose name was at- tached to the local petition has consented to have his or her name removed. All have decided. 1t was stated, to stick behind the inde-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-13
Not q Single New EngIand
 State Safe for Pres. Ho0Uer
Corrected Straw Ballots From Democratic National Headquarters Show Digest Poll Was Of
 45O,OOO Votes In 1928.

New York, Oct 13-Not a single state in the New England group Is safe for President Hoover, a cor- rected tabulation of straw votes received at Democratic National Campaign headquarters at the Biltmore Hotel reveals. The tabu- lation of both Literary Digest and Hearst polls has been checked, and re-checked, says the democratic statement, and Particularly the error in each poll has been cor rected for the inherent political bias of the mailing lists.
 "The Literary Digest prediction in 1928 for the New England states missed Smiths vote by nearfly 450,000 votes, or an error of 15.3 per cent of unerstatement of democratic strength. In view of this underestimate of Smiths strength, we have revised both the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-13
Sheridan Lodge N.E.O.P

Thomas Mcaney of New Haven. grand warden of New England Or der of Protection lodges will bc tho guest of Sheridan lodge of this city tomorrow evening. MT Meaney will oflciate at the induction cere- monies of the newly elected ofil- cers of tho local society. The cx- erclses will he held in Mechanics hall. All members Of local lodges of tho order are invited to attend. it is expected that many visiting members will also Do in attend ance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-13

pendent party. It was also stated that no coercion was used in get ting the names of the signers and that if any coercion is being prac- ticed it is coming from the regu- lar organization in It's checkup of the signers of the independents pe- tition.
 One of the leaders of the inde- pendent group said that in form ing their organization they tried
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-13

face of her determination, they did all that could be done to help her. The nurse presented her with layette and she was happy in the hope that her useless fingers could take care of the pretty things upon her return. She did not get better. She has little chance of re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-13
FoIsEcL0sUIsE OF

Foreelonure of two moriEages IA day by the Waterbury pniidIng and Loan Association. Inc. against Ira !, H. T'0ffey. The property in. voivod ls on sie south side of irv. inkion avenue. Papers lh shs suit were filed this morning lB the tewh clerks office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-13

to remain republicans as much as possible, as evidenced by their de- cision to vote for President Hoov- CT and Vice-President Charles Cur tis. However it was stated, it IS growing almost impossible to sym pathize at all with the republican party's aims in view of the steps taken against the independent group so far by the regulars. in Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-13

covery, but she manages with the aid of older children to take care of herf babyp and present him proudly to the baby station dressed in the garments given her through the work of Needlework Guild members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-13

Literary Digest and Heart poll figures for the six New England states. Instead of President Hoover having all six New England states, he gets only two in the Hearst poll and none in the Literary Digest poll figures so far announced.
 "On this basis, there is no single state that is certain for President Hoover. Current Hearst poll figures indicate republican majority of 19,373 in Maine. and republican majority of 7.651 in Vermont, both small enough to be inconclugive in view of the September election in Maine. The Literary Digest figures currently released show Roosevelt ahead in Maine. With an indicated majority of 5000.
 "The Roosevelt majorities. com puted on the basis of the corrected Literary Digest and Heart figures for the New England states afe:
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-04-01
CHIEF
POINTS'TO GOOD
ROADS AS BASIS
Highways OF
State Pr0Dide Quick
Sales Of Products, He
Points Out; Urges Land
Buying.

The promise that North Carolina
always will provide an outlet to the
markets for farm products was voiced
by E. B. Jeffress, chairman of the
state highway commission.
The statement, coming asst does
from the man charged with the duty
of maintaining North Cardinals vast
highway system, brings reinsurance OF
the farmers of the state, many of
whom have become apprehensive, dur
ing the present depression, about the
marketability of their crops.
1.-THE farmer who will grow the
proper crops and who will make con-
tact with the proper markets" Mr..
Jeffress said, "has the assurance of the
state of North Carolina hat he al
ways will have the best highway IA
c%ilities to aid him in quickly and con-
veniently placing his products on the
markets.
cit make no difference whether
the farmer wants to sell his products
10 miles or 500 miles from his home,
he knows he can reach the markets
yer good roads,"
Mr.. Jeffress said the present state
highway system is particularly advan-
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-04-01
Definite Upturn Is Shown In Banking Situation
Farm Markets AssuredIn North Carolina

tageous to the farmer who grows truck
products, fresh vegetables, fruits, and
other parishable produce.
Farm lands are cheap, cheaper than
they have been in a generation" said
Nh. Jeffress. Under improved meth
DDS and with modern facilities they
can be made to provide a good living
and a fair income. My advice to the
person who has an inclination towards
rural life, and who has a little cash
and who is looking around for an ad-
vantageous way to use it, is to buy a
farm, grow what he needs to eat, and
be assured a measure of economic in
dependence now and in the future.
1--WE have $4Oo, 100000 worth of
city streets, and county and state
roads for the citizens of North Caro-
lima to use. Used intelligently they will
bring happiness to our citizens and aid
im~measurably in bringing N end to
the present deflation.
cWhat is more, we always will have
these road facilities and even better
ones. And, as another promise to land
owners, the maintenance of our pres
ent roads and the building of new
ones will bring no burden of taxation
on real estate. Future construction and
maintenance will be cared for out of
the state gasoline tax"
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-04-01
SHARP DROP in
BANK-FAlLURES,
REPORTS SHOW
Is Givem To Re
8. Construction Finance
3 CORPORATION And Glass
SteagalI LasV.

A definite Improvement in the ma
tons banking situation was seen by
the Federal Reserve. board and was at
Aributed stosaction taken by congress
:zsosexpand credit.
The board ascribed an upward trend
to the law~creating the Reconstruc-
ton >Financez corporation, the organi-
zation Of the corporations work, and
the enactment Of the Glass-Steagall
bill. to5Hicrease the powers Of the Fed
eral Reserve system.
The aboard~reported that bank sus-
pensions in February numbered rs
and in January and February number
ed 457. Those that failed in February
had deposits of $6o,o47,ooo, while
those that closed in the two months
had deposits of $285,521,o00. In Feb
ruary 81 banks with deposits of SILL
$4,000 reopened, while in the two
months 81 banks with deposits of
$22,7S7,0O0 reopened.
President Hoover at his regular Fri
day press conference announced hat
a total of $234,9S1,714> had been lent
by the Reconstruction corporation.
Z OF this amount 5S7 banks and trust
companies received $126,S95,O73, or
al average of $21e,162.
The second largest mount went to
the secretary of agriculture for agri-
cultural loans. A total of 5O,O00,0 900
was turned over to him promptly af-
ter the corporation was organized. .
Thirteen railroads have received
$4~6,975,557 or an average of $685.
514 each.
Building and loan associations total
ing 10 received $2,917,O0O or an av-
erage of $l62,O55.
Thirteen insurance companies re-
ceived 1915 900, or an average of
$443,461.
Loans totaling $500 have been
made to two joint stock land banks,
and $1562,O0O has been lent to three
mor1Sa8c s1oan companies. ~
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-04-01

unmatched since "Hell's Angels"
Here is a sure-cure for the hard
times blues. No matter how depress-
ed you might be, this slam-bang com
edy Of the air will lift you to roaring
heights.
It amuses, it thrills, and at times
it moves you with its down-to-earth
and light-hearted romance. If ever a
picture had everything-this is it.
Literally and figuratively, "the sky
was the limit" when Howard Hughes
produced this one.
The same quality OF rare comedy
found in his 1.-TWO Arabian Knights"
is contained in "Sky Devils and the
air-thrills are as awe-inspiring as those
in "Hell's Angels"
'Sky Devils" is the amusing and
impertinent tale of three daredevil
American flyers, who violate every
rule of war for a good time. Spills,
thrills, court-martials, and Richthof-
ems flying circus-all are just part of
the days work in the lives of these
carefree clowns of the air.
The 'Sky Devils" are Spencer
Tracy, William Boyd and George
Cooper, and each gives an outstand-
ing comedy characterization. Their
reckless exploits are embellished with
romance, some spicy and some senti-
mental, and this is all ably furnished
by Ann Dvorak and Yola D'Avril.
Edward Sutherland, ace of comedy
directors, was responsible for the d.
rection of "Sky Devils" and it is in
dubitably his finest directorial tri-
umph.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-04-01
THE POETS NIGHTMARE

A Chicago actress came into a law
yer's office and said, II want a d.
vorce."
Certainly" said the lawyer. For
a nominal fee I will institute proceed
ings."
"What is the nominal fee?"
"Five hundred dollars" he replied.
Nothing doing" retorted the lady,
81 can have him shot for ten"
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-04-01

One livestock credit association was
lent $292,O84.
The banks and trust companies re-
ceiving the loans are in IS states.
"The great majority Of these loans
are to smaller communities, the pres
ident said. "Less than $500, 900 has
been authorized in cities of more than
1000, 900, 900 population; more than
100000 has been authorized in
towns of less than 100000 popula-
ton"
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-04-01
''Sky Devils Feature
At Capitol Theatre
Monday and Tuesday

.'Sky Devils, the Howard Hughes
production which plays Monday and
Tuesday at the Capitol theatre, is cas-
lily the laugh-sensation of the year.
More than that, it is the most spec
~tacular production seen hereabouts in
many months-its amazing air scenes
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-04-01

Ambassador Dawes returning to his
London post AFTER the London con-
ference had settled the debt question.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21

Waterbury Is 70 be honored in more than
one way when the Democratic Victory Fund
campaign opens here early in June. This
Is the first city in the state selected to open
the drive. Il win be started auspieiously
with the presence here at a banquet Of ex-
Governor Harry F. Byrd Of Virginia. In
many democratic circles Ex-Governor Byrd
is considered the leading candidate for the
viee-presidential nomination. That will be
all the more interesting to Connecticut DEM
oerats because our own governor, Wilbur
L. Cross. is also mentioned in this eonnee-
ton and will likewise be present at the
dinner, hr
There should be galaxy of notables
present in Waterbury when the drive opens
on June z. 1t will be momentous oeeas-
ion for the city and we know that the dem
oeratie residents are prepared 10 respond in
fitting fashion. Waterbufy's quota in the
drive is only $4,000. That would mean
mere $500 contribution from each voting
district There will be very few Of them
that do not surpass this figure, although we
do not anticipate such an outpourins OF
funds as might have occurred four years
ago, lIHeS are HdIu, We all auiiit u"H
Evcryone's earning power has been cur
tailed to some extent. But the Victory
Drive is expected to tap sources hitherto
untouched II will be the fifty-eent pieces
and the erumpled dollar bills Of the demo.
cratic voter that will put the Victory Fund
over the top.
1t will be interesting to listen to ex-
Governor Byrd. Up until few weeks ago
he was listed as prohibitionist. His latest
stand is for referendum on the prohibition
amendment. the same stand that progressive
thinking public men and women are taking
all over this nation, Their sentiments to-
wards temperance remain the same but they
realize that the way TO tackle the problem
is not as we have done. No civilized nation
has as Yet succeeded in making prohibition
work. We don't think that the United
States is so superior that it can succeed whers
others failed. Doubtless such topics as this
will be touched upon by Ex-Governor Byrd
in his address. We anticipate one OF the
greatest democratic gatherings the city has
witnessed in recent years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21
SATURDAY, MAY 81, 1882


The report OF Joseph M. Tone, state
commissioner OF labor and factory inspection.
with regard to the increasing number OF
4 sweat shops" in Connecticut and the in
ability OF his department to cope with them
should be sent to every member Of the state
legislature. We presume that when the next
session of the General Assembly is called the
democratic party will make it point to
press for the necessary legislation to reetify
such conditions as are now described as
shameful. When our duly elected and APP
pointed officials cannot do anything about
the nggardly pay and the long hours Of
work. then II is time that they were given
the proper means to regulate these ily-by-
night concerns.
We don't doubt but what the majority
Of them simply stepped across the state line
from New York In the last decade or more
that states labor laws underwent, drastic
changes. From the time that Alfred L.
Smith stepped into the gubcrnatoral office
until the day he left it he was in the thick
OF the fight to. prevent the oppression of the
laborer. And il is pleasure to recall that
the late Evening World Of fragrant memory
was foremost in the fight to secure the nee
cssary legislation at Albany that would drive
the thousands of "sweatshops' out of New
York city Now that New York is wag.
ing such relentless warfare on this species OF
industry. what more natural than it should
move into Connecticut where the laws are
more enient and not prepared to deal with
sweat shops
While it is no credit to the state that such
shops can operate right in our midst, pay
ing young girls ridieulously out Of proper.
ton to the amount Of work they do, any
attempt to prosecute is baked. And when
ever the law may be violated. the owner
promptly locks the door of his establish
'ment and moves 10 some other city or to
scxae other section of the same city where
he may open under different name but
with the same dcplorablc conditions present
rThc "swcat-shop' operators are clever
enough to keep within the wide limits OF
Conncctieut's statutes which makes it all the
more irritating to those who would appre-
ciate nothing more than bringing them into
court on charges. Here's hoping that Com
missioner Tone will prepare an imposing
tome of evidence to be presented to the Leg
islsture next year And here's hoping the
Legislature will find itself disposed to cor
rect the situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21
Big Opportunity For Congress

A Washington observer, putting in a kind
word for Congress, tells his readers in
newspaper article that il congressman seem 10
have dizzy ideas, it should be remembered
that the public is quite as dizzy. II con-
gresham appears not to know what ne
ought to do next he has been encouraged
in that weakness by the same manifestation
in his constituents.
The congressman reads lot Of his mail
and comes to the conclusion that he VIII get
in wrong with the folks back home no mat
ter what he does. No measure up for con-
grcssional action has the unqualified ap..
proval of all the voters, The latter succeed
in holding nearly as many different theories
Of what should or should not be done as
there arc individuals. Then why be sore
at the lawmakers? 1t is all right to be
considerable of the puzzled legislators. There
is also sense in reminding them that here at
last is their great opportunity Of a lifetime.
n somebody is going TO be dlspleased,
no matter what they do thcn would it not
be clever for every congressman to say 10
himself. my constituents are going to drop
me regardless of what | do. so here is my
biz chance to do precisely what my own best
Judgment and intelligence tell me is good
for the nation as whole. ! do not need
10 curry favor with voters, for there is SO
much disagreement among them that no
group will have complete power VIII
lust ignore them and cooperate with my
fellow statesmen in the measures we know
in our hearts to be sound and effective.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21

II shore resorts thought that the season
of 1881 was bad, they certainly won't know
what to call the coming summer months
According to all reports current along Con-
neetIeut shot2s ju9 now there will be no
trouble In securing cottages for rentals that
recall the days before the World War. The
fancy prices that were being secured In the
last few years are definitely out Of the pic
ture. Those who insist upon getting their
own figure will probably find themselves
with an empty cottage for the greater part
of the summer unless they utilize IL them
selves. Conditions ought to act as . stab
ilizer for shore realty values, most OF which
skyroeksted in the boom years to heights far
above what they should have been.