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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07
Attacked On Two Fronts

Naugatuck is the latest community to take US to task for our pollution of the Naugatuck river by raw sewage. The borough has been making plans of recent years to establish disposal plant. The project has progressed to the point now where actual construction of the plant IS about to begin. But the borough fathers don't want to put such plant into oper- ation unless Waterbury stops polluting the Naugatuck. We don't see why, be- cause even if both Waterbury and Nauga- tuck put disposal plants into service on the very same day pollution of the stream would not be ended.
 Waterbury is the largest city in the Naugatuck valley and hence the greatest offender in polluting the river. But what town situated on the banks of the stream doesn't do the same thing? Have all the other communities in recent years in- stalled disposal plants? Have all the fac tories that dump raw wastes into the river installed neutralizing devices which render acids and chemicals free from such impurities as might constitute harmful forces to any marine kfe that might exist in the Naugatuck river?
 The process of retaining our lakes and rivers from their polluted state of the present day is going to be a slow and te- dious one. That was made clear some years back when the State Water Com- mission was formed and given powers to proceed with such work. It actually can not compel any town or city to stop pol7 luting a waterway without dragging the matter into the courts A long series or Allegations would doubtless ensue. This city has no more desire to be involved Tn one than has anyone else. That's why we showed willingness to cooperate with the state board few years back.
 Waterburys pollution of the stream was pointed out and the city agreed that so far as she was able financially, she would cooperate. We have to date done this, we think. If the million dollars we've spent in trunk line sewers don't 7 mean anything to other towns, it does to the taxpayers of Waterbury. It'll take another million to finish the trunk line for the eastern section of the city. Then funds must be provided to place our dis posal plant in South Waterbury ill ope"- ation. Continued use of this plant will involve probably $1O0,000 year.
 We explained all this earlier in the week for the benefit of Merden. We cer- tainly hope that our near neighbors to the south won't expect us to dig up million dollars over night with which to complete one of the largest sewer projects ever at- tempted in this state. Under the circum- stances Mayor Hayes might be expected to be bit exasperated when from without 1. the city he is besieged to spend additional : millions, while from within our limits he {. is constantly chided by carping critics that :. his is an extravagant and loose adminis- ]. tration. The patience of a Job would be ]. tried and the wisdom of Solomon taxed l. by such predicament.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

Washington, April z The president is slated to so on the air again with one of his inti- mate radio talks to the nation. Behind the broadcast plan is the tremendous under-cover campaign of misrepresentation and distortion which Wall street is directing against the New Deal. Inner administration circles report that Roosevelt is aroused by 1t and ready to give the Wall street gang a public may be promenading the wide boulevards of Moscow and Lem ingrad this summer. One of our newest cruisers will make goodwill voyage to Russia, according to present navy plans. Data on the channel, harbor, etc. at Leningrad already have been gathered. The private bathroom of Soviet Ambassador Troyanovsky in Washington is as large as most peoples living rooms. It contains sunken Roman plunge and several showers. Moscow bathrooms fre- quently lack running water.
 PAN AMERICAN HIGHWAY
 One of the most important western hemisphere engineering projects since construction of the Panama Canal is under dis cussion in the PWA. It is the first lap of the proposed Pan American highway: would reach from Texas to the Panama Canal. The economic value to the United States Is consider cd tremendous. Money advanced would be repaid through tolls, gasoline taxes, etc. Herbert Hoover's friends report that his trip through the west was a great relief--entirely aside from politics. Ordinarily most active, he has got tremendously bored sitting still in Palo Alto. This is especially. true since he abandoned medicine ball. Hoover's horse, Billy" was given to the faithful ex-secretary Lawrence Richey, and the only exercise Hoover takes Is a stroll over Leland Stanford campus every morning after breakfast.
 MORAL TURPITUDE
 The state department has un- loosed some really harsh cuss- words in the direction of the American consul in Nicaragua who gave a visa to Col. Camille | Gonzales, alleged slayer of the bandit chief, Sandino. Bearing this visa, Gonzales en- tered New York harbor the other day, thereby presenting the United States with another
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07
Know Your Waterbury Its History, Facts and General Information
HISTORY

Among those who were associat- ed with the Scovill Manufacturing Company were the two known as the Scovill brothers, James Mit- hell JIamson Scovill and William Henry Scovill. eldest and second sons respectively, of James Scovill, Esq, and Alathea Lamson. The former was born in this city, in 1789, and the latter, 1796. J. M. L.. and w. H. Scovill were of con- trasting natures. but the combina- tions of the two characters form ed a happy alliance in their. early success in the business that they undertook.
 Others that were connected with Scovills in the earlier days were Captain John Buckingham and his son, the former born in Water town 17S6, the latter, Scovill Mer- Till Buckingham, born in Water- town 1911; Samuel w. Hall, born fin 1914; the Honorable F. J. Kings bury, born in 1923, who was prominent in many other enter prises of this city: Chauncey Porter Goss, born in Rochester. N. Y., in 1898; Mark l.. Sperry, born here in 1S42; Lenthal s. Davis, born in Scio, N. F., in 1880:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07
A Book a Day by BRUCE CATION
A Set of Contrasts In English Society

Sylvia Thompson, talented and fluent English novelist. undertakes in her newest book, Breakfast in Bed" to demonstrate that she has
 q social conscience.
 She introduces us to. the London household of 0 baronet--an elder ly member of parliament. de- vout and somewhat mossbacked Tory---and describes not only the doings of this gentleman, his lady, and their daughter, but also the careers of their servants and of 6
 couple of cockney families who live few blocks away.
 By describing a sample day in the lives of these folk, Miss Thompson presents q cross-section of present-day London: @ cross-
 section somewhat limited, to be sure, but very revealing, neverthe- less.
 It is q study in contrasts. The confused and rather pointless love offair of the baronet's daughter stands opposite the straightfor- ward and healthy romance of her maid: the self-indulgence of the lady of the house, who feels vaguely out of sorts and has break fast in bed, is contrasted with the action of the cockney woman who boes out to get G job four weeks after having given birth to baby. And yet the book does not quite
 make the effect 1t might have
 made. There Is. somehow, a look ing down n-from-above air about it.. one almost expects the author to stop and say. "See! the lower or
 ders really are quite worthy folk.
 IT, their way"
 The condescension of the Eng
 fish upper class gets pilloried in this novel: nevertheless, it's atmos- phcre hangs faintly over 1t. The viewpoint seems to be that of baronet's daughter; enlight-
 cned, but still very much a baro- nets daughter. Published by Little. Brown and Co, the book is priced at $2.60.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07
So They Say

Why do all taps drip? Why doesn't someone produce drip less tap?--King George. ,irritated by q dripping water faucet.
 We people, you and I, can't play. We don't know how. Society Mary Pickford.
 In our schools we sadly neglect the English language, Mfrs Frank lin D. Roosevelt.
 Wine must be bitten and not swallowed. You Americans must learn to appreciate the difference between the tongue and the palate. ---Dr Adolph Lorenz, famous vien- nese surgeon.
 It is necessary to distinguish be- tween positive and negative fas- cism. Positive fascism knows how to destroy the old and rebuild the Lew, whereas negative fasctsm knows only how to destroy.-- Pre- infer Mussolini.
 EJVVAtEf VI i0tSAp t AWp 9NVhSthoC An our present condition, the control of all business will rest with the American Fedcratiop of Labor. Samuel vauclain, business cxecu- tive. \ Women have been a very healthy influence in amateur sport, and I don't say that because I'm looking for any feminine votes.
 Tommy Armour.
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 If we come to the point whore the government can compel arbi- tration in. labor disputes and forbid strikes, we are doing just what Hit
 --Dr william A. wirt,
 M - p 3& tH Politics isn't as exciting nor half as much fun as hockey. ~-char1cs Gayap sCIubby' Power,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

Q. Who was the first Sultan of Turkey?
 A. osman I. He died in 1926. Q. How many horses and mules are there in the United States ex- elusive of those on farms? A. The latest statistics indicate l,7O6,O00 horses and 378,000 mules. c. How can male and female allegators be distinguished? A. Males have larger head, and more brilliant coloring during the breeding season. Q. What Is the difference be- tween an American and English bushel? A. The U. s. bushel contains 2.150.42 cubic inches and the Brit ish imperial bushel contains D. 219.344 cubic inches. Q. Can the Prince of Wales succeed to the British throne if he remain unmarried? A. sYes.
 A i Q. How man men who served in the Union armies during tho Civil war are drawing pensions? A. Tho last report of the U. s. Veterans administration shows 3f.- 072 drawing pension from the fed- eral government. Q. What island off the Cali fornia coast was recently taken over by the United States govern ment for n federal prison for dan gerous criminals?
 A. Aicatraz Island in San Fran cisco bay.
 Q. Is Mala, the star in the mo- ton picture "Eskimo," real Eskimo? Where was the picture filmed?
 A.. He is not a fuli-biooded Eskimo, .and was not recruited from the Arctic for the picture. He has lived in Hollywood for several years. Many of the scenes were filmed at Teller. Alaska.
 Q. Who was Bes?
 A. An Egyptian deity who pre- sided over the arts. music and dancing. His image was worn by the Gn0stics in an amulet as q pro- tcction against witches.
 c. What Is the name of tbe upper house of the Japanese Iesie- "A. House of peers.
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 Q. What the population Of Lithuania? " A. The estimated populatloE on January I, 1g5o. was z.340.05S.
 c. When was Ulysses s. Grant commisgioned q lieutenant seneraI7
 A. By act of congress. March 2, 1864. On March g.. he was or. derod to Washington. and tho comsnissIon was put into his hands on March .. by President LiH1oIn |nt the White House
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07
GARMENT WORKER
 SHORTAGE

Salt Lake City. Utah (UP)--Un- employment may be great in other crafts. but there is shortage of garment factory workers in Utah. The condition was discovered when the contacts comlittee of the Salt Lake Federation of Women's clubs completed survey of cot ton goods industry of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

than feature any regulatory measure of this description. Faults there are to be sure, but none that can't. be corrected. Two years from now we may hail our sys- tenn of control as exuberantly as today we agsaiI it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

On April "A, 1893. the office of the Benedict and Burnham Manufact- uring Company was seriously damaged by fire with loss of $16,932.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07
THE EDITOR.

clans and surgeons are there in the United States?
 A. The 1sso census enumerated 6,S25.
 2. How many counties are in A. Eighty-eight.
 1T you want . copy Ofl our bul- letin Lawn and Garden Pools, write tO the Waterbury Democrats Washington bureau, enclosing i've cents In postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07
DAILY WASHINGTON MERRY -GO-ROUND
By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT AL

Roosevelt to Go Air AgGin to Spank the Wall Street Boys; Hoover, Bored aoith Sittpg Stiu Buced up bv Recent Trip; Arrival of SGndinos Slayer Here Uooses Diplomatic Curses EdUard Ramely Turns Up Tbis Time As Assaildnt of Brain Trust.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07
Questions And Answers
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

The Savings Bank and Building Association of Waterbury was or- ganized April 2, 1852.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07
FEW KNOW LORDS rRAYER

Boise, Ida, (UP) ).--Of the tliou- sands claiming Christianity, few can repeat the Lords Prayer, ac- cording to W. D. Vincent. city su- perintendent of Bois public schools. Vincent made q survey. particu- larly of students in Boise schools and learned that many commencG the prayer with Now lay me cown to sleep" etc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

George Tompkins, born in 1923; William A. Morris, born in Morris In 1925; Theophilus Rogers Hyde, born in Stonington in 1855; Wall lace Henry Camp born in Harwin- ton in 1850.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

Holmes avenue was so named because 1t was opened by Israel Holmes the second.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

A private banking house known as the. Elton Banking Company was established in 1860 by John P. Elton,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

Women's hats are improving. Some of the new models can be hung Np.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

Buhl. Ida-- (UP) Return of horses in Idaho farming has made ocpratio of livery stable more profita ble than a barber shop. Bud Mcdowell, barber explained. He recently closed his shop and took up the art of welding . curry comb instead of razor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

The earliest clocks manufacture ed here were pendulum clocks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

In spite of the Austrian restoration of the divine right" principles in govern ment we cant quite believe that a four. foot-ten dictator measure up to it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

Z All vehicles must De lighted not later than :52 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

We're expecting to hear any day now about the survey of the historical and beauty spots of Connecticut that was started some time ago under the auspices of the State Planning Board and with State Forester Austin F. Hawes actively directing the work. As we understood it a state guide book was to be provided that would show all of us where our historical sites are, where natural scenic spots are slocated, etc. Whether this information will be available by summer in printed form we don't know. We do hope, though. that the results of the survey can be made public from time to time, so that all will be able to take advantage of the informa- tion. There are many places in the state. that even natives are unfamiliar with and would visit if they knew how to get to them. The press stands ready to convey all such information when prepared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

Wouldn't it be cruel and unusual pun ishment for the President to make Con- gress levy new taxes for their own pay raises and veterans benefits just before election?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

Representative Clarence Lea of Cali fornia has ready answer for those re- publicans who are prepared to make the Lea-Norris constitutional amendment abolishing the electoral college campaign issue this fall It is their contention that such move would place the power of eecting presidents permanently in the hands of southern states. That would mean one long string of democratic pres idents, the way the republicans look at it. However, Representative Lea declares that if the republicans of rock-ribbed democratic states believed their votes were actually going to count in the elec- tion of president and vice-president they would come out and vote instead of stay ing home. The same is true of normally republican states. We're quite convinced that the amendment, as proposed, would solve one of the evils of our modern elec- tion machine. It isn't fair to render null and void the votes of millions of citizens every four years Yet that's just what we do when we give the entire electoral vote of state to the man who may have carried it by the barest majority. We don't think political capital can be made of this proposed amendment to the Con- stitution It can and will be opposed, though
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07
BRASS CITY FACTS
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John Kendrick was mayor of Waterbury in 1869 and 1870.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

c. When was Ulysses s. Grant commissioned q lieutenant eeneraI2
 A. By act of congress. March 2, 1884. On March g.. he was or derod tO Washington and tho cofpguisslon was put into his hands on March Q. by President LIA1oIn nt the Wbite House
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

Q. What isetho population Of Lithuania? II A. The estimated populatIoE on
 January l, 1880. was z.340.05s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

One of the most unique art exhibitions ever held in this country is scheduled for April 24 to. May 24 in Washington. To be displayed are more than 1000 examples of art as executed under the aegis of the CWA throughout the nation. There'll be paintings, water colors, etchings, wood cuts, and what not. All such work was financed by federal funds. We're anx- ious to see the result of such patronage on the minds of our aspiring artists. It should have resulted in both novel and pleasant thoughts. k
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07
Bringing Insull Back

The dramatic roundup of Samuel In. sull in Istanbul shows that our State De- pertinent, like the Canadian Mounted Police, can "get it's man." Seldom has Uncle Sam's arm reached so far and so effectively to bring an accused citizen to the bar of justice and vindicate the atl- thority of American law.
 There are foreign critics who seem to regard this worldwide dragnet thrown out for Insult as "persecution." There are those at home who regard the relentless pursuits of broken old man as pitiful- and so it is. But there can be no question of the rightfulness of bringing an escaped fugitive home for fair trial before his peers on the charge of having broken laws and cheated investors.
 In this struggle the fugitive has dis credited himself, morally if not legally. So mighty captain of industry should have stood to his guns and faced the assault, even in old age. He has helped discredit his kind. It is now a question of de- termining dispassionatey what wrongs were done in this case and others like It, through misuse of wealth and power, and erecting safeguards against them. Uncle Sam seeks not vengeance but correction. This prosecution of one man is for the protection of many.
 The government wins credit. Thrusting a hand across the world to reach an American citizen in any land, for protec- tion if he is law-abiding or for prosecu- tion if he is not, preserves our national self-respect and commands the respect of other nations We shall be treated better everywhere for this firmness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

The death of Rep. Edward w. Pou of Smithfeld, North Carolina, last Sunday removed the dean of Capitol legislators. His term of service included IF consecu- tive terms. He went to Washington in 1901 and had been there continuously ever since Next in line to him ranks Representative Henry T. Rainey with ID terms, non- consecutive. Then right be- hind are Senator William Borah and Representative Adolph J. Sabath who be- gan their congressional careers on March 4, 1907. Two senators joined the august ranks on March 4, 1909, and are still numbered there - Fletcher of Florida and Smith of South Carolina. Represen- tative Joseph Byrns and Edward T. Tay- Tor also date their service to March 4, 1909. That's long time of legislating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

If we come to the point whore the government can compel arbi- trafion in. labor disputes and forbid sfrikcs, we are doing just what Hit Ter has done:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

A. An Egyptian deity who pre-. sided over the arts, music and dancing. His image was worn by the Gn0stIcs in an amulet as pro- tection against witches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-07

Women have been a very healthy influence in amateur sport, and I don't say that because I'm looking for any feminine votes.
 Tommy Armour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-18
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A FRESH VIEWPOINT NEEDED
 FOR CARROT AND SPINACH
pass pres,dent--M x. Association Of Dletitians

tablespoons of butter and in thia soften A onion, finely minced. Add spinach, season well with salt and pepper and speck of nutmeg, if de- sired, Arrange Co a mound ln the center of each plate, making . dent into which n poaohed egg can be slipped. 0arnlsh with four or Ave crisp pecan eurls and sprigs Of parsley. Serve very hot.
 You will need fairly large new carrots for thls reelpei
 Stuffed Carrots
 scrape largo carrots and cook them whole In boiling saltod water until tender. Scoop out the centern with an apple oorer and fiii with q mixture Of chopped ham and cook cd green beans seasoned with . few drops of onion juice, Place car. rots in . buttered baking dish and over them pour 1 cup Of medium white sauce. Sprinkle with but. tered crumbs and bake in the oven until the crumbs are lightly brownsd and carrots thoroughly
 Cole siaw is delicious whom medo of new cabbage crisped and very finely shredded, but one soon tires of tho regulation recipe. Then ie \ good time to try that strange com. blnntion of shredded cabbage mixed with An equal quantity Of cubod pineapple. Mix with . boiled dressing and ghrnish with strips of plmiento. This makes . splendid salad for the monu built around . meat loaf,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-18

or mixed vegetAbies. eanewlohat of whole wheat bread spread with choose and thickiy aprlnklsd with chopped nuts almost take the place Of meat and are much mere enjoy, able in warm weather. The nut protein is similar to the protein of meat and Ash and there are many excellent combinations of nuts with vegetables or rice in casserole dish. oA, eroquetteH and souffIes.
 On tho night that meat ls omit. tod from tho menu q potato.nut loaf very nicely takes its place. !. especially good when made with Hwete potatoes and served with q cream cheese sauce, as in thls TO. clpe:
 Prunc Cream Nut Whip
 Dissolve h package of lemon gel. atin in 1 cup boiling water, chill and whom slightly thiekened whip until frothy. Add 2 tabisspoons sugar, 1 4 cups mashed stewed prune pulp and i.2 cup cream. whipped. Fold in i.4 cup of chopod whinuts, put in molda, chill and when ready to serve, unFnold and serve with eustard or whipped cream.