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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10
WHAT'S YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD
 MICROBES?

man named K. has made his pile in
 the plumbing trade. As a boy he was bit
 backward in school, not because his I. Q. was
 low but probably because his teachers pedo-
 gogic art was undeveloped One day young
 K...... came along with a bag of assorted
 rusty nails, nuts and tacks. Another boy of his own age but brighter in school had a bag or
 marbles. K... soon convinced this brighter
 boy that one could do wonderful things with
 nails, nuts and tacks, and effected painless exchange of junk for marbles. I cast reflection on the plumbing trade
 when say that every layman has bag of marbles to begin with. And every charlatan has a package of junk to dispose of There Is the
 problem. You tell me the answer
 One charlatan, let us say. offers a powerful probang for sweeping microbes out of the eso- phagus, the bristles so keen and accurately em- bedded that they impae and severely punish each and every germ that happens to be hang ing round when you make your regular morn ing and evening esophagael toilet. Most amaZ- ing of all, you can become the proud and suc- cessful owner of one of these perfected pro- bangs at just half the price of ordinary pro- bangs, thus effecting substantial saving in your esophagael hygiene. All this may sound rather silly to the hardheaded wseacre, but to my mind 1t is just as sensible is the common practice of the laity in the use of antiseptic
 On the theory that constant reiteration of the idea makes people believe it is so, beg to call attention once more to fundamental scientific principle:
 Disease garms do no actual harm until they have invaded the tissues. rlH That means that the mere presence of dis ease germs on the surface of the body. either
 on the skin or on the mucous membrane lining
 nose. throat or other passage, does not account for any illness. Not until the germs have made their way through some break in the surface and gained foathold within the organ or structure concerned. can we say they are caus- ing trouble.
 Now beg to call attention to another prn- ciple which holds absolutely true as far as our present knowledge goes:
 No medicine or chemical yet discovered will destroy germs appreciably retard their activities in the body tissues or in the blood, without destroying or seriously damaging the tissues the blood
 normal tweve-year-ol child's reaction to this teaching may well be the question: Then
 why do doctors advise the use of antiseptics for sore throat colds and fuf
 Besides, lot of adults have the mental development of the normal twelye-year-old child.
 have left just enough room to mention one good reason why doctors prescribe antisep- tic gargles, sprays and the like in the treat ment of cri, Such remedies have no influence on the germs which are actually causing the trouble, but they tend to destroy or render harmless any germs given off in the nose or throat secretions discharges and so to pre- vent the spread of the infection to other pew sons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 ITpeuia
What is uremic poisoning? Wha

What is uremic poisoning? What are the
 Answer - It is serious illness due to grave functioning impairment of the kidneys. The symptoms and treatment are best left to
 The Negro Throwback .
 In reply to a query you stated that mo such revision to type ever occurs" referring to the legend of 8 negro child born to apparently pure white parents, when one of the parents happens to have q trace of negro blood. have known instances of white people having l. hens and Plymouth Rock rOosters. One of the chickens was desclded R. l., two white. two black and the rest half and half R. I. and F. K. (L. M. D.)
 Answers --- ---I don't know about the fowls. but do know that stories If negro babies born to white or nearly white parents are old wiyes' tales The offspring will never be less white than the least white parent.
 Copyright John F. Dille co.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10

for it. Therefore. all ye who would sse a new system of liquor control installed m Connecticut step forward with your plans and present them next Monday to the board. Surely somebody in our midst must have some sound plan that can be put into opera ton if necessary. Dr. Barstow, membef of the commission. to date is the only person to come forward with suggestions. Others should be submitted. This is matter in which the entire state is concerned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10
IMPEACHMENT THREATENED
(springfield Republican,

\oPAhA6ASto NstRaOAASeSAS 4
 An error in the constitution, which it is not now the fashion to praise as unreservedly as was done two generations ago, is brought to attention by the proposal in the House of Representatives to im- peach a federal judge out in Cali fornia. The outlook appears to be that the House will vote against Impeachment but in favor of severe censure,
 It is to be suspected that such a vote in the House will be somewhat affected by a realization that the Senate. with all else that 1t must consider at the coming session. would be literally swamped if a protracted impeachment trial, with the unavoidable formalities. were added. Yet In strict Justice no phase of the matter when the House comes soiemnIy to vote on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10
Scores A Point

The Rev J. J: Kripas, curate of St Josephs church of this city. again calls to the attention of all and sundry that the nationality of Thaddeus Kosciuszko, noted patSiot of the Revolutionary War period. nh be disputed. Once before Father Kripas sought these columns to explain that Gen
 ersi Koscuiszko was Lithuanian rather than Pole. His facts are presented in sseh a way that it would be hard to doubt them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10

Savin Rock is going to remain undis- turbed by the cry of the wheel operator. "A bill to egalize operation of games of chance at the popular shore resort has just been de- feated. That should be an incentive for the advancement of plans to make Savin Rock one of the most delightful shore-front parks along the Sound. West Haven is contem- plating such an idea. All it needs is some encouragement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10
Personal Health Service (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or treatment. will be answered by Dr Brady. Address him. care of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10
INVICTUs

Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to
 pole, thank whatever gods may be For my uncOnquerable soul. In the clutch of circumstance, have not winced nor cried aloud, Under the bludgeonings of chance, My head is bloody, but unbOwed. It matters not how straight the F How charged with punishment
 the scroll, I am the master of my fate, | am the captain of my soul. I will sign this letter-READER
 o-O-o
 Now scientists declare the world is turning faster on it's axis. Perhaps that's why times are so dizzy. O-O-0 People who live by the sword are hoping to be majors or colonels some day. - F. o-O--O F A mans life is only as coarse as his character.
 o-O-o We're looking for the king in banking.
 so TT GOES The winds of chance, May blow dust in our eyes, But he who waits until 1t clears Is wise. E. o-O-o After the bank holiday is over we'd suggest crank holiday. That should help improve the situation. o-O-o
 Remember this: The heavier the fog the quicker it lifts ! when the process starts. l. o-O-oa l Another suggestion. We favor g moratorium on rupors, especially those started by run-arounds who got as far as McGuffie's reader. o-O-o F. It takes something more than a passing aeroplane to make [ people look up these days.
 o-O-o | People who insist on talking about the stone age are probably nearing the head stone era. l O-O--O
 ON AND ON Progress marches, r It may pause for rest. But when the marching is resumed We note a new-fOund zest. O-O-o
 The sleeper the hill the greater the joy once it is negotiated.
 o-O-o l Women who suffer in silence are apt to be, talked about in public.
 o-O-o
 The old fashioned corn doctor knew how to get the public's ear
 o-O-o
 In the future, aivatOrs will bt given a special brain test. It ism brains they need, but backbone. l O-O-O
 Nowadays man is afraid to put his cards on the table for fear somebody will think he's addicted to bridge. | > O-O-o I The new secretary of the nav! promises to go after a bigger fleet l I can see some of the admirali now, polishing up their gold braid
 O-O--o
 Japan has refused decisions of umpires in the league of 1 nations. Guess the bleachers l will have to start throwing pop bottles. o-O-o | VIA onfipinafa tho WOr1 until the optimists go looking fol smoke co1ored glasses. o-O--o
 The dressmaker is in a fit- ting business.
 o--O--o DEALING Life's q dial,
 With numbers rich and rare, And sometimes-when a numberi
 called
 No answer comes from there. A blacksmith isn't the only mai | who forges ahead.
 Rain is natures shower bath. So remember this the next time you feel like cussing | a downpour. O-O-o
 Stone Enters Headline A rocky road lies ahead. O-C--O
 This concludes our regular Fri day evening program. It wa, broadcast by DBD and came to vol through the courtesy of the Wa, terbury Evening Democrat. We arr signing off at this time. to be bacl on the air again tomorrow at thu usual hour for Saturday programs
 o-O--o ! Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10

As motorists begin roaring about gas taxes. the tax fiends look hungrily at tires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 6:22 O clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10

Tn this depression, we're all goats, says a victim Yes, leaping from financial crag to crag.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-10
Good evening. SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 0IDi NEXT
"A sMtLDs rHE rH1No.

l The kids. who go to school each
 day. Have caught the present spark. And see the light of humor. though
 The skies to some are dark. They're planning and eonniving I and
 Right soon they'll make a play, You'll probably hear about it. ere
 There comes another day. : 1 The kids are strong for days of
 They know thing or two. They've writtensa petition. and
 Are bound to see it though, And now the cat hops. from the
 bag, Here's what they have to say. They'd like to have Boss 'Condon l call A grand school holiday. l O-O-O l Editor Day by Day: Considering these times and the advent of the new system of banking, 1. think the enclosed poem appropriate for the l occasion. And hope you will con- slider it interesting enough to be published in your column. It is by Henley and titled, 'Invictus". The poem follows:
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-04-28

trical engineering; power plants; field engineer
ing; seacoast defenses and shipping; marine de-
siGn and operation of boat lines and waterways.
1t would be impossible within the space OF this
article to list all of the projects which stand
enduring monuments 10 the engineer corps
of the army. but here are some OF their out
standing achievements:
The Panama canal-At first 1T was under the
control of civilian engineers but the men who
conquered difficulties which seemed almost in
superabIe and pushed through TO a triumphant
conclusion the greatest engineering project the
world has were army engineers. In
the minds OF Americans there will forever be
associated with the name of the Panama canal
the name of army engineer, Col. George w.
Goethals, who organized the work, solved COM
plicated engineering problems and problems of
supply personnel and finance and completed
the construction of the canal ahead of the esti-
mated time.
The work was organized in three divisions
as follows: the Atlantic division under Sibert
where was built the Gatun dam. the worlds
largest earth dam and the Gatun locks, also
the worlds largest: the Pacific division under
Williamson, which included three locks of the
same size but requiring less concrete and the
Central division under Gaillard, which included
the Culebra (now Gaillard) cut, the worlds
largest single excavation.
The total cost of the Panama canal was $780,
100000. The total amount of concrete placed
was 100000 cubic yards, the equivalent OF a
wall feet high and feet wide running clear
across the continent, from New York to San
Francisco The total excavation work was 24O,-
100000 cubic yards.
Another big job which the army engineers
did and did with their accustomed thorough
ness was in connection with the American Ex-
peditionary Force in the World war. Under the
leadership of Langitt, Taylor, Patrick and Jad-
win, here are some of the enormous engineer
ing problems of construction and supply which
the corps called upon to solve: the build
ing of 967 miles of railways the construction
of 600 miles of light railways and the operation
of 1000 more miles OF the same class; the
maintenance and repair of ] ,750 miles of roads
building and operating 107 lumber mills, pro-
ducing ties poles, cord wood and over 100000
board feet of lumber per day; erection of 10000
barracks, equivalent to 81 miles and providing
space for 2S0000 beds in hospitals, of which 147
miles of wards were construction; build
ing storage warehouses; covering the equivalent
of 500 acres under roof; building wharves the
equivalent of seven miles of berthing space for
ships; making improvements and additions to
existing water supplies and sewerage, among
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-04-28

which was a system supplying 100000 gallons
OF water per day; receiving, storing and issuing
3,25000O tons of engineer supplies.
The famous epitaph of Sir Christopher Wren,
builder of ST. Pauls cathedral might well be
paraphrased for the corps of engineers, and the
visitor to the National Capital might well be
told "if you would see their monument, look
around you" The City of Washington laid
out by Major L'Enfant of the French engineers,
but it surveyed by Andrew Ellicott, pro-
fessor OF mathematics at West Point, and the
development of the city plan was continued
thereafter by army engineers One of them was
T. L. Casey, who in 1867 found the Washington
monument 156 feet high and unfinished by civil
ians in charge. He put new foundation under
the existing monument-an intricate and diff
icult Job, albeit-and finished 1t to its full height
of 555 feet But the Washington monument is
not the only work Of the army engineers in
Washington. The public buildings there which
they constructed include the Capitol, the Library
Of Congress, the Government Printing Office
the State. War and Navy building, the Post Of
fee building and the Lincoln memorial. More
over the water supply of Washington (the Wash
ington aqueducD built and is now being
operated under the direction of army engineers
In the vicinity of Washington are three bridges
which are outstanding engineering accomplish
mentS all built by THIS corps. 1hey are the
Cabin John bridge, completed in 1855, by Meigs
which the longest masonry arch bridge in
the world (single span, 22S feet) for nearly so
years; the Francis Scott Key bridge, built in
1920 by Tyler to replace the old Aqueduct
bridge connecting Georgetown with Virginia, and
the Arlington Memorial bridge, which is being
constructed under the direction of Mehaffey,
which is to cost $15OOO,000 and which will con-
meet the Mall with the Virginia side leading to
the Arlington memorial
The imprint of the army engineers is strong
upon both the highway and railway systems
of the country. The famous old Cumberland
road, from Cumberland, Nd to st. Louis the
first national highway, constructed and
maintained by officers of the corps of engineers
from 1924 to 1910. The Alaska road commission
consisting of three army officers has constructed
and maintained 1100 miles of wagon roads, 900
miles Of sled roads and 400 miles of trails
Mention of river and harbor work at the be-
ginning of this article recalls the fact that this
work begun by the corps of engineers in
1924 when West Point was the only engineer
ing school in the country. On this account and
also because there was then no continuing civil
service and because fortifcation construction
was already an organized service of the army
these works were put under the charge of army
engineers. From that time to this they have
been in charge of the development of this work
and up to the present time the investment of
the government in these projects is over 81 .OOO-
100000; their upkeep requiring $20,000000 a
year The corps of engineers now has charge
of 200 harbors, 291 rivers and SO canals.
&c by Western Newspaper Union.)
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-04-28
CAVERN IN HEART
OF CORAL ROCKS

Although there is much to attract
the attention of the visitor to the
balmy island of Barbados, which
Is frequently termed Little Eng.
land" the principal aim of the SOU
venir hunter who goes there is to Sc
cure the rainbow-hued anemones
from the floor of Animal Flower
cave, one of natures curiosities.
A short distance from Bridgetown,
Animal Flower cave is not usual
haunt of the tourist. Because ac-
cess to the cave is somewhat diff
cult hunters for the souvenirs il
contains are about the only people
to venture through its opening.
1t is but one of numerous caverns
followed out of the coral rocks by
the snowy-crested billows that thun-
der against the pitted shores of
Barbados. These waves are con-
stantly urged on by the ever-blowing
tradewinds, which give the air the
salubrious effect of eternal June
time
The entrance to the cave opens
in the face of a cliff 40 feet in height,
with a bridge of rock to be crossed
in the intervals between the incom-
ing billOwS. When once within, the
visitor is safe and secure. The wa
ter is smooth as glass and covers an
exquisite mosaic of sea anemones, or
so-called "animai flowers" They
seem to be of every hue and shape.
The roof of the cavern is hung
with stalactites, from which clear
water drips continually. AS the floor
of the cave is covered with salt wa
ter no stalagmites are formed.
This cave is generally considered
to be sublime spectacle. The long
Atlantic roll approaches the head
land in great unbroken waves untf
it comes in contact with the cliffs.
when it dashes against them with a
deafening roar, filling the opening of
the cave with a watery curtain, the
effect of which is peculiarly grand.
At the commencement, when the
masses of water are thick and com
pact, almost total darkness prevails
within the cave. The air then
changes to a brownish hue, which
melts into a yellow glare until the
wave has retreated, when bright
light breaks through the opening.
lighting up the cave, again to he
darkened by the next oncoming wave
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-04-28
American
HerOines
Anne Royall
BY
LOUISE M. COMSTOCK

a RMED with umbrella and the
packet of books she offered for
sale, an active tongue, an astonish-
ing vocabulary and the courage of
her own convictions, Anne Royal
was striking and in many ways
heroic figure in the Washington of
the early days of the Republic, of
whom congressman stood in awe and
whom social leaders, at least to her
face addressed with respect.
During the Revolutionary war,
when Anne was still a little girl
she was captured by the Indians and
lived with them for fifteen years.
When she was at length set free
she married Capt. William Royal,
a wealthy and eccentric landowner.
When the captain died, his property,
willed 70 Anne, was nevertheless
awarded to other relatives at the
end of a long and bitter lawsuit.
Penniless, and tifty-four years old,
Anne set out for Washington to
claim a pension as widow of Revo-
lutlonary officer.
In this extremity, Anne sought to
forget her troubles by setting down
her impressions and views. During
a winter In Alexandria, she COM
piled them into her first book,
Sketches of History. Life and
Manners of the United States" In
the spring she continued to Wash
ington. met President Adams, and
set ont on difficult journey through
Pennsylvania. New York and New
England to collect advance subscrip-
tons for II and material for further
writings. The book was published
in New Haven, In 1926, and sold
faster than the binder could cover
the copies" Followed four more
books, in which Anne drew lively
and not always f1attering pictures
Of the personages of the day and
aired ner distaste for certain polit-
ical movements with such effect
that her enemies eventually called
out a band of small boys to stone
her house and had her indicted as
common scold" and fined $40.
The next year. afire with indigna.
tion. the sixty-two-year-old woman
purchased an old printing press, and
with the aid of a journeyman print
er set herself up as editor and main
contributor to Washington's earli-
est scandal sheet, small weekly
called at first the Washington Paul
Pry" and later "The Huntress."
Anne became the watchdog of con-
gress. No piece of corrupt legis-
lation. no hint of political injustice
but found its way to her columns.
In 1848. when Anne was almost
eighty, the long-delayed pension was
finally granted. But II was miser.
ly pension at best. and her latter
years. until her death in 1854, were
spent In poverty She has been
called the grandmother of the
muckrakers."
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-04-28
The "Molly Pitcher" Of
Illinois

WHAT were her ancestry and
w her maiden name is unknown.
She was born on farm near Leroy
in Mclean county, Illinois. During
the Civil war In the Army of the
Frontier she was known simply as
Mrs. Davidson, but because of her
heroic part in the Battle of Prai-
rie Grove, Arkansas, she Is Justly
entitled to more descriptive
name, "The Molly Pitcher of Iii.
nois."
On December Z, 1862, the Confed-
crate general Hindman fell upon
the third division of the Union
forces in Arkansas. The First Ar
kansas cavalry. acting as advance
guard. was at breakfast when the
Grayjackets swept down upon them.
and within few minutes the Union
horsemen were in wild flight AS
they stampeded toward the rear
they were met by the Ninety-fourth
Illinois infantry, Mclean county's
own" led by Col. John McNulta.
Presently, amid the disorder, the
colonel espied a woman. She was
mounted on a fine horse, and was
pleading with the demoraliZed men
TO turn and fight She had with her
an ambulance and a driver, appar-
emily under perfect control. Seeing
her so cool and brave, Colonel Nc
Nulta rode forward and asked her
about the situation ahead. Her re-
ply was a scathing denunciation
of the officers and men of the run
away regiment.
"My husband is surgeon with that
outfit" she said grimly. 81 have
charge of this ambulance to help
him take care of the wounded, but
The way they're running. there won't
be any wounded to care for"
Colonel McNulta waved his hand
toward the Ninety-fourth, swinging
down the road in perfect order.
"Ten me where the enemy are and
well take care of them," he said.
These men won't rum"
"What troops are these?" demand
ed the woman.
THE Ninety-fourth illinois,"
illinois boysr' she exclaimed
ioyfully. illinois bOysl They won't
runI" And she wheeled her horse
about. made perfect military sa-
lutte, and said, Come along, sir. I'll
show you where the enemy are"
AS the result of her information
the Ninety-fourth was able to hold
the onrush of the Confederates un
til General Blunt's forces arrived
and saved the day for the Union
army.
G. 1892, Western Newspaper Union
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-04-28

blotches and builds you up. Here is
what Mrs. Della Howard of 1928 Fox
St, Denver, Colo, says: Golden Med
ical Discovery is one of DR.. Pierce's
Medicines from which / have derived
great benefit. AS a builder for ones
system and for the blood it is excel
lent"
Write to Dr. Pierce's Clinic, Buffalo. N. Y
for free medical advice
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-04-28
OR. w. B. CALDWELL'S
SYRUP PEPSHN
A Doctors Family LatatiUe

Cling to Their Tastes
Men more easily renounce their
interests than their tastes.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-04-28
H0W'S Your Blood?

OVER sixty years
" ago DIR. R. V.
Pierce placed in the
drug stores of this
country his Golden
Medical Discovery
for cleansing and
purifying the sys-
TEN and to make
redder blood ; it Grad
;ootoS nimnlpS and
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-04-28
Apparently Useless

Old Lady to Goal Keeper-Why
don't you go and play with the 9th
ers?-Charleroi Moustique.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-04-28

To keep clean and healthy take Dr.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regulate,
liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv.