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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28

Appearance of reddish brown sub, stance in the waters of Long Island Sound in the past week has resulted in the dis appearance of all fish life, according to reliable reports. That isn't to be wondered at, as Long Island Sound of recent years in various parts has. resembled nothing more nor less than sewage beds. Floating debris adds to the pollution of the waters. Dr B. F. Drake city health officer at New Ro- chelle, declares that Tt seems to be seasonal along the Rhode Island coast, but this IS the first time we have observed such condl- tions of the Sound waters here. We hear that the water all the way from New Lon- don to Glen Cove and south to Hunters Island is affected. The phenomenon was at its worst on Friday and Saturday but condl- tions are clearing up now. It was first ob- served last "Wednesday. 1 was out on the Sound on Friday, when dead calm made it possible to study the effects. The water was colored dark reddish brown, just as # there had been discharge from some dye works. But we know it is not caused by dye works, otherwise we would have noted 1t before. Some have advanced the theory that the discoloration is caused by the decompo- sition of some vegetable growth on the bottom of the Sound. ~ thorough chemical analysis will doubtless settle the argument as to what causes the discolora- ton and perhaps enable authorities to trace down its source and correct 1t. It certainly should be done with all thoroughness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28
To-day's Selected Poem
ORCHARD INTERVAL

(By Glenn Ward Dresbach in the New
 York Times) Reluctant as the late convivlal bees That murmur homeward from the elder press, turn away through stiU fruit-laden trees And grasses nodding with their drowsiness. Wings stir the husky sweetness of the air, And floss that bears tho seed Is given flight; Along the wall the sumnc tapers flare, And late uDgatbered berries are as bright. More treasure than we gathered still is here- Iieaped baskets through the day, and still the
 sound,
 No soft that one must pause to listen near, O filled heart, these no hands may hold in
 irusti
 Tho fragrance drifting and the golden dusti
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28
Wolcott Ex-Soldier Differs With
 Mir Hayward

Editor of The Democrat:
 am a taxpayer in Wolcott, and also an ex-soldier who has seen more service in the late war than MT. Hayward has ever seen. l do not agree with Mr.. Hayward in regards to the soldiers bonus.
 I have a $1500.00 certificate and have already drawn my half to pay off some bills. This money was not due me until 1945. The money that drew has to be paid back by me, or this amount will be de- ducted from the balance, which is correct.
 : When we came back from the army, we were given one dollar a day for our services in this country, and one dollar and twenty-five cents a day for overseas services, which amounted. for me about $500 dollars. Interest and com pound interest was added to this amount which made my bonus certificate worth s1500 at the end of 1945.
 MT Hayward says that in Con- necticut alone that if the bonus were paid at this time, the govern ment would pay out twenty-nine millions of dollars, and this would create a great credit. We are not looking for credit, the people of Wolcott want work. Why doesn't the democratic house of representa- lives do something, as you know John Garner, vice-president candi- date on the democratic ticket is leader of the house. Also what has Governor Cross done to help? If twenty-nine millions of dol lars were paid out for the bonus at this time, would like to ask MT Hayward, would he be willing to see each and every man, woman and chld assessed $40.00 in Wol- colt. am sure that if MT Hayward was sent to the house of represen- tatives. he would get like true democrats
 AN EX-soLDIER FROM VOL corr WITH.A REAL SERVICE RECORD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28
: British Air Deeds

On Sept 2s. 1918. 1t was re- vealed that British war pilots had shot down 383 German airplanes on the western front during the first 27 days of the month.
 German troops. in determined counter-attack, were repulsed by American forces north of Danne- voux. French forces were suc- cessfui in taking Fort Malmaison. southeast of Laon, and advancing in Champagne.
 Belgian and British troops. weid- cd Into q compact unit. attacked on q i0-mIio front in Flanders. and advanced more than three and q half miles from pixmude to . point north of Ypres.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS High Blood Pressure

Please give the name, publisher and price of some good book on high blood pressure tell' ing about the diet, etc. (F. M)
 Answer-I cannot recommend any Of the books have seen. High blood pressure is not m aiiment but merely one sign or effect noted by the physician in his examination, in various ailments. For that reason consider tt unwise for tho Iayman to attempt to interpret It. and [ consider it mischiovous and unwarrantab's for mn alleged physician to offer the Iaity a book about It I am glad 10 give you some general advice in monograph f you ask TOT lt, tell me your physician snya you have hisb blood pressure, and IDeiose a stamped envelope bearing your address. Do not expect any quacksry about diet for high blood pressure however.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28
LOST CONTINENT

Calcutta. India --- Another lost continent which, like the fabled Atlantis. Is thought to have dis. appeared under the sea Is the obs feet of q search to be started from here by Colonel Seymour snwell, Of Indian Museum. The .eonti' nsY,t, eIassed by some geoiogistf as "Lemuria," is supposed 70 have existed in what is now ths Indian ocean. The expedition will start next year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28
OVER THE HILL

 The bonus bill.
 Tells story grim, A fight for a country
 That now fights against him.
 o-O-o
 Electricity is always for sale at current prices.
 o-O-o
 The honeymoon is over
 when she uses the mustard glass instead ofN the mustard pot given her at one of the showers. Who can remember the good old days when every cat tn the neighborhood made q bee line for the street on Friday morning when the fish man sounded his "come and get 1t" horn? o-O-o The aviator's business Is over tho heads Of most of us. o-O-o This concludes our regular mid week program. It came to you over DBD and was broadcast by the Waterbury Evening Democrat, pioneer In this type of newspaper work. We arc signing off at thii time, to be back on tho cir again .o.msrrow evening ct the usual o-o-o Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28

The week of October to will be ob- served as College Song Week. This is the newest observance that has come our way. The nation is destined to be college con- scious at the end of the week as the songs of any number of institutions will be hurled at listeners from every direction. Just think of it, 125 orchestras have agreed to CO., operate. We haven't anything against eol- lege songs. Some of them are pretty good. But one week of it demands some thought to avoid repetition. And if the radio is any criterion we won't get much variety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28
Personal Health SerUice (By William Brady, M. D.

Eigned letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene, not disease diagnosis or
 treatment, will be answered by Dr brady' Address him, care of the Democrat seno'ns
 stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28

It will be noticed that the most disappointing new taxes have been those on brewers wort, malt, grape concentrates, etc, and on telephone and telegraph messages. The disap- pointment in telephone and tele- graph taxes is explained by the al- legation that many July bills re- mained delinquent in August, when they were collectible.
 Although financiers are well aware of the disappointing nature of the tax income, government se- curities continue to find ready market and the market values have increased. They seem to be agreed that what has not been actually &C., complished at present can be done later, and come what may, Uncle Sam will evact his pound of flesh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28

The announcement that Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska will vote for light wines and beers if the matter comes up in the Senate next December should encourage wet members of Congress to push the matter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28
DING, DING
Beneath this stone,
 Rests Simon POOre, His Austin fell

Through an open sewer.
 o-O-o Socialists figure on rolling up a big vote. But they'll perhaps roll down to the usual low one.
 o-O-o Germany and France are accusing each other of mili- tarism. A burned child no longer fears the fire, once the wounds have healed.
 O-O-O Do you suppose red cabbage rates Russian dressing?
 o-O-o Nowadays a chap is afraid to shout "Eureka", for fear he'll be accused of advertis- ing a vacuum cleaner.
 o-O-o Prosperity may have turned, but as yet it's not the corner.
 O-O-O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28
THE DISAPPOINTING SPECIAL
 TAXES
(New Britain Herald)

What the internal revenue taxes as increased to balance the budget were expected to bring in and what thy actually are bringing in is an interesting story. So far July was the first full month to which these tax returns have been complied,
 At the time of the approval of the Revenue act of 1882, the treas ury department estimated that the yield of the new miscellaneous in- ternal revenue taxes would be $613, ,000 in the fiscal year 1883 "a monthly average of about $51,- 100000. The collections under these items for August amounted to about $25, 5,000,0O0-more than one half less than the amount antici- pated.
 The percentage of decrease in collections for July with the aver age monthly collections which were predicted tell an interesting story. The percentage following mean the amounts were the given percentage less than had bene pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 6:lO tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28
MY CANDIDATE

My candidate for president, An, he's a noble cusS, He never talks of tariff rates, Or puts up any fuss, The dotngs of slick congressman Ne'er bother him at all, He doesn't shake hands with the
 gang,
 Or on the big shots call. He's just an ordinary guy, With ordinary ways, He's not a blOated hypOcrite, Or one who doles out praise, Yet millions cheer him every day, In every movie house, My candidate for president, Is Mister Mickey Mouse. o-0--o
 Who can remember the good old days when you didn't have to worry about the date on @ can of coffee, provided you could get the cover off without spilling the stuff all over the floor?
 No matter who wins the election in November, the Forgotten Man," will continue to be forgotten.
 O--O-O
 The front porch campaign is out of date. What the country wants to-day is a sun parlor af- fair.
 t% o-O-o
 Jack Dempsey is doing the New York night clubs. Jack will discover it's tough proposition, knocking out the white lights. The brides mother generally cries at the wedding of fair daughter. After any suspense tears generally follow.
 O-O-o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28

We might make, the presidential term five years without reelection, then every na- tonal campaign would be a fve-year plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28

Another generation and the air will be black this time of the year with kids mak- ing solo flights to Europe in time to- get back for school opening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28

High tide at Milford Thursday. Sept 29; o:37 a. m; low tide, 4:l0 D.. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28

This is year of political detours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28
evening"
 o-O--o THE SERIES

 The country forgets politics. Ears turn the other way, For on the program of the land A ball game gleams today. The Cubs and Tanks will fight i, Both grapple on the mat. And what's the game of politics, ... Compared to that. A thousand raving baseball fans, Mixed with ten thousand more. Multiply it all by three.
 And then you'll have the score, From out the west the gallant Cubs,
 Have come with bail and bat, And what's the game of politics, -. Compared to that. The Tanks, pride of the yelling east,
 With Babe Ruth in their line, Are out to meet the challenge grim. Their men are feeling fine. The nation pauses once again. Hard times have fallen flat, And what's the game of politics. .. Compared to that.
 o-O-o
 The g. o. p. campaign big shot is Ogden Mills. But mills, work ing eight hours day, five days a week, are preferred to ogden.
 4 woman of note, recently married, claims she is going into the welded state with an open mind. Which will help of course, considering the fact that love is blind.
 o-O-o
 What we really need is a presi- dential candidate who knows the words to the second verse of "The Star Spangled Banner" o-O-o
 People who itch for knowl- edge generally have to scratch in order to get it.
 o-O-o
 The spark of genius generally comes from the anvil of hard work. ts+} O-O-o MY CANDIDATE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28
In To-day's Mail

What do you think-Send all letters and communications with your opinions to the Edi. tor of the Waterbury Demc- crat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-28

(By Glenn Ward Dresbach in the N
 York Times)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-11
CHURCH FETE TO
MARK FOUNDING
United Lutheran Parish to
Celebrate Thursday.

Members of the First United
Lutheran church, 701 North Della
ware street, will celebrate the nine
ty-hfth anniversary Of its founding
at dinner Thursday night.
Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan will
extend the greetings of the city.
Congratulations from other Protes-
tant denominations will be given by
Marshall D. Lupton. president Of
the Church Federation of Indian
apclis.
other speakers will be DR.. Ira
D. Laid of Louisville, president Of
the Indiana synod of the Lutheran
church; DR.. R. H. Benting, pastor
Of St. Marks English Lutheran
church. and DR.. A. E. Rem, for
mer pastor, who now holds the post
at Pleasant View Lutheran church.
Musical program is in charge OF
Miss Pauline Rebecca Roes, choir
director. Master Of ceremonies will
be John z. Speigel. Members Of the
committee in charge Of arrange
ments are DR.. w. E. Stein, John w
Bader, Edward Woelz and the Rev
Clarence E. Gardner, pastor.
Twenty-four pastors have filled
the pulpit OF the church in the
ninety-five years of its existence
Mr.. Gardner has been pastor since
1890.
Charter members numbered
twenty-five. Present membership Of
the church is more than 400.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-11
U. S. employees
RAP PAY PLEA
Oppose Recommendation
for Salary Slash.

Federal employees in Indianapolis
today protested vigorously against
recommendation for salary reduc-
tons made by the Marion County
Committee for Tax Reduction, local
unit of the Indiana Association for
Tax Justice.
The committees views are ex-
pressed in a circular which is being
distributed TO employees Of stores
and other businesses.
The circular states the total ma
tional income this year will be
thirty billion dollars. Federal en-
ployes assert that seventy billions
is more correct.
The committee is publishing the
figures in support of its argu-
ment that the relation of taxes to
income demands drastic reduction
Of public expenditures, including
salaries.
Statement of the committee that
the average $1,000 annual income of
governmental employees - federal,
state. county and city-was nearly
two and one-half times greater last
year than the average income of
other workers, also drew fire Of the
federal employees. They assert the
figures are incorrect.
II is asserted that for the last
thirty years pay of governmental
employees has Jagged behind that OF
other workers and in relation Ia
living costs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-11

steal for me when they found I
gave them nothing for it.
Then I did the stealing myself.
How many narrow escapes from
death I had while engaged in this
vile trade!"
When the bullets from the
pistols of irate captains and dock
watchmen sped by his head, Jerry
became nostalgia for the dusty cell
in Sing Sing. He remembered the
peaceful nights when he was free
to write tracts.
Finally, one night when he was
trying to steal rope fender valued
at 81 from ship anchored in a
Brooklyn slip, Jerry fell into the
water and nearly drowned. When
he came up for the third time he
cried out, IF I am saved, I really
will turn over new leaf"
Just then his clutching fingers
came in contact with floating
timber. He caught hold Of it and
was saved.
Next morning he applied to all
the chambers, sail tailors and fish
and oyster merchants on South
street for a job, saying. Il will
turn my hand to any honest
occupation.
His record was known every
where. He was The Terrible Nc
Auley," Jerry. the Rat" or Jerry,
the Fourth Ward Terror"
Finally, however, his persuasive
and promise making Irish tongue
got him job as a night watch
man for a sewing machine factory
on lower Broadway.
n
TIE passed his days preaching,
II glibly, passionately, in the
streets. At night he wrote color
full. vehement tracts. He urged
sailors to reform and broke up
saloons.
He was not surprised when, one
summer afternoon in 1872, a gen.
tleman stepped from a street
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-11
BRANCH BANKING
ITEM IN CLASS
BILL is TARGET
Provision Is Opposed More
Than Curb on Federal
Reserve Funds.
BY RAY TUCKER
lines stan Writer

WASHINGTON, May 1l.-Branch-
banking features OF the Glass bill,
which is scheduled for a vote in the
senate late today. have aroused
more serious opposition than pro-
visions designed to prevent use OF
federal reserve facilities for specu--
lation by great financial institutions
in the east.
The same western members who
insist on legislation curbing eastern
banks and investment houses ara-
protesting bitterly against the pro-
posal to permit establishment OF
branch banks within state lines
Senators Norbeck CRep.. n. d. and
Blaine (Rep., Wis., are expected
to attack the measure with the ar
gument that branch banking de-
prives small communities Of inSti-
buttons best able to serve their :
needs. -
Charge Unchallenged
So far nobody has challenged
statements by Senator Glass Dem.s-
Va). author Of the bill, that excess
sive use of bank deposits for specuT
lation needs be restricted and abol7.-
ished II possible. Despite oppoSi1
ton by banking interests. nobody
has taken the floor TO dispute CLASSY
contentious that the reserve system
has become the plaything OF greaY
speculative interests. H
Nevertheless, there probably viii
be several important amendments
offered before a vote is taken. Some
senators think that five, instead OF
three. years should be the period
within which banks must divorce
themselves from their banking af
filiates dealing in securities. Others
contend that federal examination
and regulation of affiliates will be
sufficient to remedy existing evils
Opposed to Contribution
Banking spokesman also are ops
posed to the provision under which
they must contribute to establish-
ment Of a liquidating corporation.
The bill provides they must buy
stock equal to one-fourth of / per
cent Of outstanding time and de-
mand deposits on July l, 1882. Glass.
maintains this actually is a small
contribution to make for greater
safety of the whole banking COM
munity.
Unless somebody starts a fill
buster against the measure, and
there is no sign Of such a move, it =.
should pass the senate late this
afternoon. Otherwise, it may be =
displaced by the tax bill, which is :
to be taken up Thursday In that
case, there is danger the banking =
bill may not be acted on at this
session.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-11
Romance of MOtOrman
Brings Suit for 1000
Extortion of $1,000 Is
Claimed by Pretty
Divorce in Triangle.
RyUnitod Press

Ry United Press
WHEATON, ILL.,, May l1.-First
came the flowers that bloom in the
spring, tra-la, then there were sugar
tarts, then whole roast auckland
then, blushed motorman Albert
Gregory, romance bloSsomed in q
sort of a COW pasture" on So
minute stopover between trains.
Middle-aged Gregory's story was
told from the witness stand, his
wife, a co-defendant in Mrs. Jessie
Erickson's suit for recovery Of $1,000
and $4,000 damages, looked on.
Mrs. Erickson, a pretty divorce,
sued the couple, charging Mrs.
Gregory forced her to pay the $4,000,
on threats of "notoriety" over dis
closure of what the divorce claims
was lust a mutual interest with
Gregory in flowers and cooking.
Mrs. Erickson's attorneys claim it
was extortion.
Mrs. Gregory says it was justified
heartbalm.
we exchanged garden plants, A."
Gregory, motorman on a suburban
train, said. Then she started to
bring me pastry on her weekly
trips to Chicago.
The day before Thanksgiving
she gave me a whole roast duck,
and the conductor and I ate it.
"One spring day in 1925 she rode
to the end Of the line with me. We
had a fifty-minute stopover. So
we went down by the Great West
ern tracks in sort Of COW pas
ture."
That, Gregory said, was just the
beginning Of the pastoral love
lyric.
Finally, the motorman disclosed
his wife discovered he had gone to
Mrs. Erickson'S home instead OF
lodge meeting.
The $1,000, which Mrs. Erickson
raised to pay Mrs. Gregory by
mortgaging her home, went to pay
of $4,000 mortgage on the
Gregory home, the motorman's
wife. who followed her husband as
witness, revealed.
Mrs. Gregory said she offered to
get a divorce, but that after pay
ment of the $1,000 she took back
her Grant husband.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-11
RADIO QUACKS'
ARE ASSAILED
MediCS' New Chief Scores
Pseudo Scientists.

By United Press
NEW ORLEANS, May 11.-An at
tack on radio abuses by charla-
tans" was the first official act of
DR.. Edward H. Carey of Dallas,
Tex, following his election as
president of the American Medical
Association.
AS 5000 leading medical men
from all parts of the country
listened, DR.. Carey called on the
federal government to charge the
radio commission with the duty of
protecting the public from "re-
sourceful charlatans who enrich
themselves at the expense Of
decency, truth and humanity"
The chief danger from quack-
cry DR.. Carey said, lis less from
obvious charlatans than from
pseudo-scientists and the over
ambitious who make exaggerated
claims and yet remain in the eyes
of the public part Of the scien-
tific world"
The association today stood OPP
posed to sponsoring federal legis-
lation on birth control.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-11

federates. Unfortunately, a gentle
man directed me to lager beer
saloon to board. Lager beer had
come up since I went to prison
and I did not know what it was.
They told me it was harm
less drink, wholesome and good,
and simple as root beer. I drank
it and then began my downfall.
My head got, confused. The old
appetite was awakened.
From that time I drank it
every day, and it was not long
before I returned TO stronger
fluids.
I obtained work in large hat
shop. encouraged the workmen
to strike and was dismissed.
Then, it being Civil war time, 1
went into the bounty business.
Rascally business, thatl
u would pick up men wherever
I could find them, get them half
drunk and persuade them TO en-
list. They received a bounty and
I forced them to give me half
the amount. I made a lot OF
money and I spent it freely.
I became a strutting sporting
man, followed the horse races,
and my downward course was
quickened.
got in with man who long
since has died Of the del-rium
tremens. 1 have had the hor-
rors many times myself. We
would go boating on the East
river. We would buy stolen goods
from sailors, compel them to en-
list on fear of being arrested, and
take the bounty. We might have
grown rich If I had saved what
we made.
A FTER the war we went into
"A the boating business ex-
clusively, buying stolen and
m u & z d merchandise from
sailors. gave counterfeit money
for the goods until became we'll
known for this, and then 1 had
to give it up. for no one would