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The Washington times., 1933-10-27
Seven Hyphens

For the hyphenated so-called
American, Roosevelt had the ut
most contempt.
at would take seVen hy-
phens," he used to say, elf
anyone tried to hyphenate me-"
And whenever these hyphen.
ated foes of national unity at
tempted to drag their Old World
animosities, pref udices, and
quarrels into this country, they
encountered the righteous indig-
nation Of Roosevelt who exposed
and denounced these disturbers
as enemies Of the Nation.
Not every citizen Of the United
States is privileged to honor
worthily the memory Of Theo-
dore Roosevelt in the anniver.
sary of his birth, because as
Lord Charnwood, in writing of
this great American, reminds
us:
"GreGt men are only IOOrthily
honored If the honor Us pay
them proOokes US to stand
yesOluteIy erect"
Copyright 1888, The Washington TiHsl
The Washington times., 1933-10-27
The Human Side of the News
Empire Builder-Rado Drama
-BY EdUin G.. Hill.

One often hears the question
raised: how was it that a
small island in the eastern At
lantic, not much bigger than
the State of Indiana, was able
to win dominion of a great en-
pire which includes India and
Canada and Australia and vast
regions of Africa and countless
islands of the sea?
It seems to me that the an
swer to that query is to be
found in a remarkably interest
ing new book. 1t is called
1.-The Book of Talbot" pub
lished by Harcourt, Brace. 1t
deals with the romantic and
adventurous life of an almost
unknown Englishman, a man
you probably never heard Of.
His name was Talbot Clifton,
and he came Of a breed Of ad-
venturers and world wanderers
whose unconquerable restless
ness made England the world
power she is today.
This man, Talbot Clifton,
like many another Briton-
like Drake and Raleigh and
the red-handed pirate Henry
Morgan, like Scott of the South
Pole and Give who won India
and Cecil Rhodes who won
South Africa-found little Eng
land all too small and safe.
He preferred to live danger
ously, in far places.
The Washington times., 1933-10-27
Doctrine Expounded

Shortly before this great
American ended his earthly
pilgrimage, he left to his people
this eloquent exposition OF
what this doctrine demands Of
its every disciple.
1.-THE larger AmeTic0nisnl de-
mands that We refuse to be
sundercd, from one another
along lines of class or creed or
section or national origin; that
ve judge each American on
his merits as a man; that We
uOoyk for the weN being of our
bodily selves, but also for the
weH being of our spiritual
selves; that we consider safety,
but that we put honor and
duty ahead of safety.
"Only thus shall We stand
erect before the wOrld, high of
heart, the masters Of our OtOn
soul, fit to Be the fathers of
race of free men WhO shall
make and shall keep this land
all that it seemed to the pro-
phetic vision Of the mighty men
Ivto founded it and the mighty
men whO sGUed it,"
This doctrine of national
unity and national service
Roosevelt not only reached but
practised in fair and stormy
weather.
Wills he was in the White
House he said: 81 am Presi-
dent of all the people of the
Units4 States, Without regard
to creed, color birthplace, oe-
The Washington times., 1933-10-27
LISTEN, WORLD!
BY Elsie Robinson =

lieves that she has been unfair.
ly treated; thinks that the mod
ern world is cruelty commercial,
with no consideration for finer
feelings.
She's wrong, Of course. There
is as much kindness in the world
as there ever was. But there
isn't as much leisure. These are
busy, crowded days. Gorgeous
days, in which we should all
have part. And we can all
have a part, but not if we wait
for the other fellow to give us
directions.
IF WE WANT TO BE PART
OF THIS MODERN WORLD,
WE MUST BE SELF-START-
ERS.
Whereupon this discouraged
little lady, and millions like her,
will sigh, 'That let's me out"
But it doesn't.
Initiative isn't something with
which one is born. It is some
thing which every human be.
ing must acquire. It is never
''easy" for anyone "to strike
out" We are all born afraid.
We must all learn. by slow and
painful processes, how to elimi-
nate or control our fear, or, at
least, hide it. If we don't learn
this lesson early, we can learn
it late. It is never too late to
learn it.
Our parents can help us
greatly in learning this lesson.
They can help us by forcing us
to make decisions and expert
ments. But comparatively few
parents are wise enough to do
this. Thirty-five years ago, prac-
tically no parents were wise
enough. Parents then believed
in Obedience-and nothing else
but. They believed in it, but
because it was convenient for
parents.
It was convenient for Mrs.
Aliens parents to make her
obey, and also for her husband.
It flattered their "conceit and
contributed to their comfort.
All of which was a bad break
for Mrs. Allen-and she has a
right to resent it.
But it was also convenient
for her; and that's something
she fails to remember! It's al.
ways much easier to let the
other fellow do our planning
for us. It serves our own lazi-
ness and timidity. We don't
have to think. We don't have
to run dangerous risks or face
disagreeable consequences.
In short, while initiative is
lovely in theory, it's a tough,
two-fisted job in practice, and
it raises Cain with Fraid-cats
and Lazy-bones.
WHY IS THERE so LITTLE
INITIATIVE?
WHY ARE THERE so
MANY SWELL EXCUSES FOR
NOT HAVING IT?
That's why.
And just where does that,
park YOU?
Copyright. 1888. King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)
The Washington times., 1933-10-27
Anniversary of Theodore
Roosevelt and. the Navy
,Bu James r. Williams, Jr.'

cupation, or social condition.
My aim il to do equal and ex-
act justice as among them ALL"
This was the principle which
Roosevelt always tried to apply
in dealing with his felloW-citi-
zens. Nothing angered him more
than the politician who stopped
to conquer by attempting to
curry favor with the voters on
grounds of race, religion, Sec
ton or occupation. He fought
such men as foes of our own
household-the Nation.
When Mr.. Taft, as a candi-
date for President, was at
tackled because he belonged to a
certain denomination, Roosevelt
said:
"To discriminate against a
thoroughly upright citizen be-
cause he belongs to some par.
ticular church, or because, like
Abraham Lincoln, he has not
0Uowed his allegiance to any
church, is an outrage against
that liberty of conscience which
is one of the foundations of
American life.
"You are entitled to knOW
whether a man seeking your
suffrage is a man of clean and
upright life, honorable in all Of
his dealings with his fellOws,
and fit by qualification and
purpose to do weN in the great
office for uvhich he is a candi-
date; but you are not entitled to
knOw matters Which lie purely
6etWeen him self and his
Maker"
The Washington times., 1933-10-27
ONCE OVERS
Curiosity Kills a Cat

Don't be so inquisitive about
purely personal matters.
Especially refrain from seek
ing to know the standing and
past history of every individual
you meet unless it strictly con-
Germs you personally.
Most folk do not like to an
swer questions about them
selves unless the one who asks
has a right to know.
Women are perhap the worst
offenders this way.
A newcomer is subjected to
many inquiries, the answers to
which should not be of any
particular interest to the ques-
toner.
And the prying one may have
no other reason or excuse for
interrogating except to procure
information that can be circu-
lated in gossip.
It is true that a person seek
ing to enter a certain group
should expect to give necessary
and accurate information to
establish his or her standing.
But beyond the established
fact, that the person in ques-
ton is of good reputation and
congenially agreeable to the
circle, what right have members
of the circle to quiz and pry
into strictly private affairs.
The final condition of her
husband is a shoddy basis from
which to decide whether or not
a woman may be acceptable to
any group.
The individual shoulT be the
deciding factor,
The Washington times., 1933-10-27
FIGHTING COCKS THE DEATH. AND
VICTORIOUS CROW.

These pictures reproduced from Old English Sports by
Frederick H. Hackwood published by T. Fisher Unwn, Lon
don England illustrate Of the favorte of
noble Lords and gentlemen" well the mob, in old
Ismerrie England"
The "amusements included dogghts cockfights, bear
batting and bull batting killing contests "a epound dog
expected to kill three rats every minute in proportion
Do weight badger drawing part of the badgers underaw
ont for the dogs protection Such sports accompanied
byhorrb brutality amused the whole nation with honorable
exceptions They considered themselves civilized just the
United States considers itself civilized when it egazes prize
fight brutality that gathers together criminals and spreads
disease.
The Washington times., 1933-10-27

ESSk@S wv Nv GL1SIB GNODHHSOH
angry just because she doesn't
go ahead on her own? To be
"handy," good-natured and obe-
dient-that was enough when
she was a girl. And it was
enough during her married
life, when Jim was here to plan
everything.
But now Jim has gone, and,
at thirty-eight, Mrs. Allen must
get out and earn a living some"
how: There have been good
chances-hotel hostesses, travel
ing companion, housekeeping
but she has failed at all of them,
and always for the same reason.
IF people would only be a lit
tie patient and understanding"
she says ruefully. ''It really isn't
my fault. I was always this way.
I simply wasn't born with initia-
tive. It never was easy for me to
strike out, like it is for other
girls. Even if I had wanted to,
my father wouldn't have let me.
He always wanted to run every
thing. So did Jim.
But everybody said I was a
wonderful daughter and wife,
and I'm just as willing to do
things now. I know I could sue
ceed if people would only tell
me what they want. Why can't
they? That surely isn't asking
much"
Her voice breaks. You can
feel the fright that is creeping
upon her. But you can also see
that she's sorry for herself; be-
The Washington times., 1933-10-27

self. And if
she's left to
carry on un-
p Programmed
responsibility,
S h e f ii S
down. Then
everyone is
furious.
B e i n g a
friendly little
soul, this dis
treSSeS h er
terribly. Nor
can she un-
derStand it.
Why should
The Washington times., 1933-10-27

49,. In Queen Elizabeth's day,
and before. and later, all great
mobiles had their "bear-wards,"
and kept their herds of bears,
which were regularly trained
for the arena.
A newspaper in ITO printed
this advertisement:
:, ''At the Bear Gardens, Hook
=1ey.in-the-Hole.
'This is to give notice to all
Gentlemen Gamesters and
others that on this present
Monday is match to be
fought by two dogs, one from
NeWgate Market against one
from Hony Lane Market.
Likewise a Green bull to
be baited which was never
baited before, and a bull to be
turned loose, with fireworks
all over him, also a mad ass
to be baited."
Charles II "records that on
June Is, 1910, he visited the
Bear Garden, where was cock.
Those that defended such b
ing cocks would rather fight
The Washington times., 1933-10-27
Wise. Words

Ask too much to get enough.
I think, therefore, I am
Descartes.
Secrecy in many hands is
like water in a sieve.
When one will not, two can
not quarrel.
How soon mot new" becomes
"neVer!"
The Washington times., 1933-10-27

Gmecock supplied with food after having been for
some time would Immediately leave the food attack an
other cock and battle to the DEATH Repeated experiments
proved this.
The most cruel Of the sports bull batting brutal spec
eaors often pursuing the bull and beating DEATH one
occasion in the very entrance Of church. when fighting dogs
had failed to kill it.
The bull tethered could only fifteen feet in any irec
en The gentlemen their servants held their dogs by
The ears, and let them go to attack the bull
ang and tearing away the soft flesh of the muzze "od
English Sports thus describes the "pastime':
The Washington times., 1933-10-27

fighting, with dog fighting,
bear and bull batting, it being
a famous day for butcherly
sports"
The unfortunate bull was
tethered, for the protection Of
dogs and spectators, and the
savage brutes sent against him
were trained to seize him by
the muzzle, tearing away the
soft flesh.
"A little, shriveled old man
named Timothy Theobald"
thus related his pleasant ex-
periences, as of 1925:
''It war a royal do. For they
had not only bulls, but bears. I
mind me, as it war in 1895.
There was great rejoicin's.
Folks druv and came in from
all parts, and it war a grand
celebration, and all given be.
cause the parsons daughter
was marryin' a squire. But
then parsons were parsons in
those days. They rode, shot
and wrestled, besides preachin'."
ltal sport said that the fight
The Washington times., 1933-10-27
MARRY-GO-ROUND
BY Helen Rowland
Pass The Orchids

There ought to be a prepara-
tory school for prospective
husbands and wives, with a
special course in flattery-or
passing the "orchids."
They could teach it with a
chart, showing all the tender
spots in a mans Self-esteem
and all the sensitive places in
a woman's nervous system and
her vanity. There ought to
be . recipes for giving compli-
ments as we'll as for making
pancakes.
More "orchids," as Winchell
calls them, and fewer "Scal-
lions" in the home more COM
pliments and fewer criticisms
&C. - e: =.
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CIV 21fl anllR{ p lR{1
The Washington times., 1933-10-27

We Must Be Self-Starters
She hasn't any initiative.
She'll do perfectly whatever
she is told to do; follow direc-
tions intelligently. But she never
thinks of doing things by her.
The Washington times., 1933-10-27

that defended such brutal sport said that the fight
cocks would rather fight than eat why let them
FIGHT the Lord having created them enjoy fighting?
The Washington times., 1933-10-27

'"The bull then puts himself
Into "a posture Of defense; he
heats the ground with his feet,
which he joins together as
closely as possible, and his
chief aim is not to gore the.
dog with the point of his horn
(which, when too sharp. is put
into a kind of wooden sheath),
but to slide one of them under
r. s.
Next Sundays Washington
By; Arthur Brisbane on that
which sheds such interesting
One English gentleman who
fight with its feathers burn;
creature, and set fire to it,
another gentleman bet that hi
to-the death, screened in close
bet. These prove that huma
That sort of sport would not b
The MOB does and enjoys W
hundred years ago, as illustra
The Washington times., 1933-10-27

telling her husband something
"for his own good" that mar
ried life is sometimes just a
bowl of "Scallions."
The truth is that the aver
age husband and wife are terri
bly, afraid they may make each
other conceited. Even when
they DO pass each other a
compliment or an orchid" it
usually comes so wrapped up in
a lot of Wholesome advice"
that you don't recognize it.
Copyright, 1888, King Features
Syndicate, 1nc.)
The Washington times., 1933-10-27

the dogs belly, who creeps
close to the ground, to hinder
it. and to throw him so high
in the air that he may break
his neck in the fall.
. I'm the end, either the dog
tears out the piece he has laid
hold of, and, falls, or else re-
mains fixed to him with an
obstinacy that would never
end, did they not pull him off"
Lerald will publish an article
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-29
What's On The Ali; And Where
MlnlaiuFs Theaisr 0pens
 Season Over MDo Network


 A new season of radios Mlnia- ture theater. featuring adaptations of one act plays. will be inaugu- rated by the National Br0adeast- ing company tonight. The first pre- sentation. to be. interpreted by an outstanding cast of radio dramatic stars, will be gripping drama by Frederick Fenn and Richard Pryce.
 This play, "'Op-o'-Me-Thumb', deals with Amanda, a London laun- dress. who weaves romance for her. self around the owner of a shirt she is ironing, and with her con. sequent tragic disiliuslonment.
 On Sept the Miniature theater players will offer St John Hankin's delightful comedy of modern youth The Constant Lover",. Others scheduled for early presentation are another comedy "Enter The Hero", by Theresa Helburn, on September 12. and Rachel Fields famous study of New England folk of century ago, "The London derry .Air", on September 10.
 This series, which in past years has proven one of the most popu- lar of NBCs dramatic offerings, will be heard every Tuesday at 9 p. m. (e.d.s.t.) over an NBC-WJZ network. Other titles will be an. nounced at a later date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-29
Movies Playing
 To-day
Palaee Offers
 Richard Dix

"Pilgrimage'' the first big screen hit of the new. season which was held over at the Palace will be shown for the last times today.
 Tomorrow theatergoers of Wa terbury will have the opportunity of enjoying Richard Dix's master full handling of the star role in the triple theme of ''No Marriage Ties" portraying a dynamic advertising genius, dehoniar profiigate lover, and the finance of Q beautiful so- cial leader. Dix acts reminiscently of his earlier screen career which established him as the popular lover of the screen. A mentor of advertising, he lives cOngenially with his mistress until he becomes engaged to a society woman. Dis- closing his relations with both women to each other, he precipi- tates a highly disturbing crisis. Loss of his high position, one wo- mans suicide, and a sane course by the other bring Dix to a realization of higher moral code. Miss Eliz- abeth Allan will be seen in the role of Dix's mistress and Doris Kenyon as a rival for the hero's love.
 The second feature on the pro- gram "The Man Who Dared" is a story that traces the development of 8 young migrant from his humble beginnings as a miner, through one of the most turbulent periods of recent times. It reveals the perseverance and the unsweving devotion of a young man for the righteous principles of his adopted country. Against odds that are large enough to have beaten the ordinary mortal, this young man conquers others as he conduers his own small weaknesses to attain his ultimate goal. The axis around which the plot of "The Man Who Dared revolves is a romance be- tween the young immigrant and a beautiful girl of his own nationally. Brusque and fearless as his life is, he reveals himself the tendefest of lovers and the most considerate of companions. In the leading role you will be seen Preston Foster who has established himself in the front rank of screen performers. Zita Johann has the feminine lead who handles her part to perfection.
 In addition to these two big feat ure pictures the usual short sub jects consisting of comedy and news reels will be shown. Doors open at 12:45-Show starts on p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-29
Embryo Bankers Near
 Newton Baker on nDC

More than 200 students Of the American Institute of Banking will hear Newton D. Baker, former secretary of war. deliver . gradna- ton address over an NEG network of Saturday. Sept 16.
 The students, scattered among 229 chapters of the institute in all parts of the country. have just completed courses in banking sub- lects which are specified by many banks as requisites for employment and which qualify the young men and women to hold responsible po- sitions. Mir Bakers talk, which will be heard at p. m. (e.d.s.t.) over |NBC-WEAF network, is expected to deal with some of the relation ships between banking and present day economic conditions, with par ticular reference to the part played by banking in the national recov- cry plans.
 The American Institute of bank ing, which is a section of the American Bankers association, lis celebrating the 35th anniversary at this time. 1t now has a national membership of 57,000 and an en- rollment of several thousand stu- dents, most of whom complete the course of study in four years. Many graduate students also continue their education in special advanced courses.
 MT Baker will be introduced to the gathering students and to the radio audiences by Dr Harold Ston- fer, national educational director of the institute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-29
A HOLLYWOOD
 GOSSIP 1 INTIMATE GLIMPSES AND
 INSIDE STUFF ON THE ;. MOVIE COLONY
.tNEA Service wrlter)
-BY DAN THOMAS

tNEA Service WriteF)
 Hollywood.<"Let the wolf in. Kill him and feed him to the Kids I'm going to get a job to-day"
 With those words Pat O'Malley left his wife and started walking down the street. 1t seemed funny for Pat to walk-Pat. who three years ago was earning Sz,5OO a week and drove around in, a Rolls Royce.
 But lots of things can happen in three years. They did to O'Mal- iey--all of them bad. The stock market took most of his money. An oil venture finished the fob. Overnight the demand for him as an actor vanished, His car went back to. the finance company.
 But he still had dozens of pairs of shoes left over from his starring days. So he started walking. From studio to studio he tramped but casting directors only laughed Ut the idea of giving him a featured role.
 Pat fought against playing bits because he knew that once he was labeled as . bit man 1t would be q tough job to climb ack to leads again. But there were no jobs. The family was hungry, Pat des- perate. He decided to take any thing he could get. That's when he told his wife to let the wolf in,
 He got q job that day, too: a small bit in Paddy, the Next Best. Thing" The part wasn't much but Pats playing 1t like he was the star. If he keeps that up. maybe he again will be-some day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-29
Whats Ca Good Fellow."

Ricardo Cortez arises to inquire just what man has to do to be known as a good fellow" in Holly wood.
 If Ric had only one shrirt left and you needed it, you could have 1t. He's that way. Because he was friendly with both. Joan Crawford and Doug, Jr, and did everything in his power to keep them to- gether, he was generally regarded around town as contributing cause to their separation. And be- cause he doesn't care for this hey hey racket, preferring to spend his evenings at home quietly, he has few friends. Hence his question.
 The best answer I can give is that the more you do for people in Hollywood, the more you are criti- cized. So the only thing to do is live your own life and pay not the slightest attention to the rocks that are thrown.
 
 He Gets the Uniform, Too! last summer, Captain Jules Stras- las tsummer, Captain Jules Stras- ser was employed as interpreter at lBO OAymplC VIldSSs lie SpOko different languages. Winfield Shee- han, Fox production chief. thought Strasser would be a good man to have at the studio as guide. A few weeks ago he remembered Strasser, sent for him and offered him a job.
 How much salary do you want?" the executive inquired. Strasser pondered. In order to help. him, Sheehan suggested, How about $35 a week ?"
 Again Strasser pondered. Final- ly he said, T think $30 would be enough"
 Included in, the deal, however, was the stipulation that the studio would furnish Strasser with an ad- miral's cap and coat to wear during working hours.
 When Herbert Mundin was dis charged from the British navy at the close of the World war, he swore he never. would go to sea again. Of course, that oath had to be broken when he came to the tInited States. But once here he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-29
n.;:.. :s: WEAE x..s:s.,,. :ss
 New Rork

S:00-Concert orchestra. 5:s0-schirmer and schmItt,
 piano duo. 5:45-Nursery Rhymes. 6:15-Frederick J. Perry, Eng
 fish Tennis Star, Inter-
 viewed by w. l.. Tate. 6:3O-Midweek Hymn Sing. 6:45-shirley Howard, songs. 7:00-Mountaineer Music. 7:15-Scotti orchestra. 7:30-Lum and Abner-Sketch. 7:45-The Goldbergs-Sketch. S:00-Julia Sanderson and Frank
 Crumit, songs. 8:30-King orchestra. 9:00-Bcrnie orchestra. 9:30-Voorhees band; Male
 quartet. 10:00-Lives at Stake-Sketch. 10:30-Labor, Capital and the
 NRA-Donald R. Rich
 berg, General Counsel, Na-
 tional Recovery Adminis-
 tration. 11:00-Stern orchestra. 11:15-Meroff orchestra. 11:30-The Hills Beyond-Sketch. 12:00-Ralph Kirbery. songs. 12:05-Davis orchestra. 12:30-Dance orchestra.