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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23

Like his predecessor, Henry l.. Stimson, Hull is extremely sensitive about personal criticism. And like Stimson, he says: "At- tack me personally if you want to, but not my policies"
 When Q personal jibe comes his way, however, he flies into tantrum. The secretary of state is jittery under personal alta ck-and he never misses a word that Is written about him. COLORTUL PERSONALITY
 Hull's collection of cusswords is just as vigorous though not quite 50 ornate as that of Gen. eral Johnson and, following the London Conference he came back with new ono which would have shocked London so- ciety-"bloody".
 Hull has an equally varied fund of southern stories and seI- dom repeats himself. His chief relaxation is in playing cr0guct and canoeing. He paddles In- dian fashion with one hand and without taking the paddle out of tine water.
 Mrs Hull is a charming and ambitious lady sometimes in- clined to goad her slow-moving husband, especially during the London Conference when she saw him edged to the sidelines by the spotlight of public attention which played upon Hull's chief assistant. Professor Moley.
 Hull came into a State De- partment packed with Career Men which he has been too easy-going to disturb. He still let's Robert y. Kelley, who for years breathcd fire and brim- stone against Soviet Russia, head the Russian division, despite the fact that he has to sit op- poslte his cx-Russian enemies and pretend to like them.
 THE ASSISTANTS
 Tho man Hull relies upon most Is Judge Walton Moore, for years q congressman from Vir- ginia. and n gentleman oi breadth and culture, though no very profound knowledge of foreign affairs. Moore Is an as- sistant secretary of state.
 Assistant secretary In charge of Latin American affairs is Sumner WcIIes, of broad -guage intellect, more responsible than any other man for Roosevclts New Deal policy in Latin Amer lea. He Is ono of the few state department men with the courage to stand by his convic- tions no matter how heavy the barrage of criticism.
 Under Secretary Phillips Is a diplomat of many years experience and although firm ly fixed conventional grooves. has sense enough to mould hls views after those of the White House. He is n great protec- tor of the Career Man, and is extremely popular with the Dip lomatic Corps.
 Assistant Francis B. Sayrc, son-in-law of Woodrow Wilson, is the personal appointee of VII sons old friend, Colonel Edward M. House. He Is an earnest young man, inclined to take with him tho methods of the Harvard classroom. He lacks vision, and so far has not set tho world on fire.
 Wilbur Carr, senior assistant secretary, has been in the state department ever since anyone can remember and is the man who really makes tho machin- cry of foreign affairs turn round.
 Except for the lovable man at its helm, the State Depart ment has changed less under the New Deal than any other de- partment of the government.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23
MisToR'Yl'

Because of their importance in the early industrial life that had it's beginnings in the old grlst and sawmills, Watcrbury's streams have always received n great de- gree of consideration from histor- ians. Among those streams men toned the Mad river has figured as tho Naugatuck's principal tribu- tary within Waterbury environs. It had It's source in Cedar swamp which was partly in Bristol and partly in Wolcott. When arriving at the city limits the course of the stream was northwest and west, then southwesterly, like, horse- shoe, so it is described, and re- quircd many bridges at various points.
 The Mad river entered the Naugatuck in tho southern part of the city. and first power from It in ths vicinity used by Colonel William Leavenworth in 1Y02. There were subsequently grist and sawmills, also a cardIng and cloth shop in this vicinity and other small industries such as small hardware making, clock and pearl button making. c. B. Merriman started the manufacture of India rubber suspcnders which eventual ly became tho American Mills com pany. The first power as mention
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23
A Book a Day hy BRUCE CATION
The Earliest Autos Had Whip Sockets

"Tbe Turning Wheel" by Arthur Pound, is an unusual sort or DOCK and. for the most part, q highly Interesting one. It tells the history of the great General Motors Cor poratlon and, incidentally, reviews the history of the automobile in America.
 While it's latter half sounds q little too much like something the editor of the house organ got up. the first part is pretty fascinating
 Here. for instance, you can read about the very first automobiles cars copied 50 closely after buggies that the first one is said to have been equipped with whip socket.
 Or you can learn of the first auto race ever held in America q cross- country affair put on in Chicago in 1895, in which the win- ming machine covered b4 miles in z 1-2 hours.
 Or you can learn of the early car devised by a Michigan inventor, which not only looked exactly like fl buggy, but even had q papier- mache horse's head. with bride, blinkers, and everything, protrud- ing in front--eo that 1t would not frighten real horses!
 Then 1t tells how Roy D. chapin (then q tester for Olds) drove q ear all the way from Detroit to New York in 1901--a narrowing trip, which took 7M days and in- cluded all manner of odd advcn- turcs.
 It tells. too, about tho formation of the General Motor1 Corporation --and reveals that tfe firm almost bought the entire capital stock of the Ford Motor Co. fin 1909, falling because t couldn't raise the tS,- 900 ,0e0 fin cash which Ford de- mandedi
 Published by Doubleday, D0ran & Co. the book sells for ss.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23
Our Cross Of Garbage
Thursday, 4 p. m.

Reflection of all bids submitted for the garbage removal contract by special committee of the board of works today will probably start fresh controversy over a question that is nothing more than tempest in teapot. There was too much political capital made of the fact that the city was seeking to change it's present method of garbage collection and have the job performed by firm or person who should assume full responsi- bility for both removal and disposal.
 Thanks to the kind efforts of the Wa terbury American and Republican there was created in peoples minds the suspi- cion that the city officials were practlc- ing particular form of skullduggery be- hind the scenes. There was no effort to mince matters by the guardians or Leavenworth street. They wanted the city to convict itself in the matter of the gar bage contract.
 When it began to appear to them that there was nothing to be alarmed at these same purveyors of Hayes administration criticism tried in every way possible to paint the proceedings lurid red. There was nothing versatile or adept in the ac- tions and words of the American and Republican. They wanted to cruelty some body on cross of garbage. They longed to dump a nauseous load of stable sweep ings on somebody's front doorstep.
 Even now some sort of verbal outburst can be expected. Perhaps the contractors who submitted bids in good faith for this job will be martyrs. Perhaps the private collectors, who were the martyrs brought forward week ago by the American and Republican, will be pointed out as incap- able of performing their duties. But rest assured this ending to the story Of the garbage contracts can't meet with the ap- proval of Waterbury's Scylla and Charyb- dis through which our ship of state must sail.
 Friday, 9 a. m.
 Just as predicted. The fun begins. The Waterbury Republican reports retreat by city forces on the garbage question in it's edition this morning. Tonight the Waterbury American will coyly refer to those bold bad men over at City Hall who have perpetrated another outrage on the city or perhaps there will be mock heroic gesture of accepting self-praise for preventing the city entering upon gar bage contract that would have cost more than the present method of removal and disposal
 The source of trouble is shown in paragraph in which the Republican editor naiyely claims that the news item in last nights Democrat (which the American did not carry) failed to express disap- pointment because the bid was not let Tn certain manner. Naturally news story does not express the editors personal feelings nor his papers policy unless that paper happens to be owned, managed, and edited by disgruntled individuals. We are willing to report that our news stories are just that and not editorially inspired as must be those in the Republican, judging by the editors lament this morning. May we say malcontent alone would seek other reasons for rejection of the garbage contract bids than that the lowest was higher than the present cost of removal and disposal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23

A. Germany, in the first battle of Ypres. The deadly compound was mixed in huge reservoirs back of the German lines and system of pipes with vents led from these and were pointed toward the Brit ish and Canadian lines. Waiting until air currents were moving steadily westward, the Germans opened the stop cocks shortly after midnight, and the poisonous fumes swept slowly forward in q green ish cloud close to the earth. Thou sands of men died from this gas.
 Q. What IS the source of the Guotation: "They shall fold their tents like the Arabs and as silently steal away?"
 A. "The Psalm of Life" by Henry W. Longfellow.
 c. What is the percentage of water in lean and fat meats?
 A. Lean beef. 73 per cent water medium fat flesh, 83 per cent; very fat flesh, 35 per cent and fat flesh (no lean), 9.7 per cent.
 c. Can expenses for long ill., ness be deducted from income in computing federal income tax?
 A. No.
 If you want . copy of our bul- lctin Homo Gardening, write to Tho Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, enclosing i've ccnts in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23

Four streams actually passed through the city in early days, namely the Naugatuck and Mad rivers, and the lesser streams, since covered. Great and Little brooks, and all were required to have bridges and provision made for same.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23

There was an elm tree beetle plague in Waterbury In 1909, about 70 trees cut down at the time, including many on the Green. In 1913 and "A many of these were replaced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23
DAILY WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROU
: By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT ALLEN

HN Potentially Great Proves Most Inefective Man ia Cabinet Circumstances Have Conspired to Rob Him of POs0erfM Achievements; Current Difficulty Is Peeks Intrusion Into Tarf Negotiations; State Department Changed Less Under the NeO DeaI ThGn Any Other.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23
Know Your Waterbury It's History, Facts and General Information
BRASS CITY FACTs

Waterville was once called Pine Hole. which in the early days Of Waterbury as borough, was the most important district outside the borough limits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23

c. What is chlorophyll?
 A. The green colorlhg matter In plants, made up of carbon, hy. drogeh, oxygen, nitrogen and mag neslnm, the latter being in com. plex organic combination.
 q. What does clod h D per mean?
 A. A ploughman or rustic lout.
 2. Is West Point Q fort?
 A. No.
 c Where Is Topheth, and why Is the world sometimes used as a synonym for perdition?
 A. Topheth was the name of a place in the southeastern extrem- ity of the Valley of Hinnom, near Jerusalem. It was used as a city dump and fires were kept burning there constantly, hence It's like ness to 2 place of endless perdi- tion or hell.
 2. How is Greenwich pro- nounced?
 A. Gren-IJ, or Grin'-IJ.
 Q. Which army was the first Co use gas in the World war?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23
Questions And Answers
  by The Democrats Washington Information Bureau
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23

James w. Gerard, who gained much fame during the World War days that he served as ambassador to Germany, is back from a trip to Europe and encouraging the building of large navy. After that is done he says that we should settle back comfortably and let the rest of the world go by. Unfortunately the rest of the world doesn't seem to want to let such state of affairs exist. And for our own mutual good we are forced right now to go out in the open market and solicit world trade. This country may be self-supporting, but we're inclined to think resumption of world trade would aid us materially to re- gain our financial footing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23

Jacques auditorium was burned November 2S, 1896. with loss csti- mated ut $I3,459.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23

The bridge over Great brook on Meadow street was built in 1878; the one over Little brook on Grove street in 1870.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23

cd above, utilized by Colonel Leavenworth. stated the historian, pr Anderson. "is merged in that of the Benedict md Burnham Manu- featuring company"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23

Birth control advocates at Washington are changing their tactics. The latest concession they make is that all birth con- trol information that would be spread through this land be denied to all persons, save married ones. We don't know how such information can be reserved solely for married men and women. Nor do the people advocating such a policy. It's merely an effort to secure legislative sup port and worth exactly nothing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23

The Meriden Journal takes recognition of the fact that automobile liability in- surance rates in Waterbury remain the highest in the state this year. The Jour- nal correctly interprets the situation in this fashion, "Too many injured Water burians are what is known to insurance adjusters as claim conscious. Every body tries to nick the rich insurance companies and they succeed in keeping premiums high, which is the same story in connection with Meriden's liability ln- surance on street and sidewalk accidents" Two years ago we tried to argue this point with our contemporary newspapers. but they preferred for time to believe that an injustice was being done this city. Accident figures and the like were quoted. However it is substantially proved to everyones satisfaction today that the fault is not with the insurance company, but with the person taking the insurance and perhaps to some extent to our court juries who grant such large damage claims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23
Best People" In Office

One of the most common complaints made in this country, in explanation of the alleged incompetence of government, IS that i've can't get the best people into public office." There is often chance for argument as to what is meant by ''the best people," If it means prominent fam lilies and famous names, New York City at present is doing quite well in this line.
 Dozens of socially prominent citizens of the metropolis have joined Mayor La Guardia in his effort to make big city government clean and efficient, on non- partisan basis. Some of them are serving without pay. There are four "silk stock ings" in the mayors cabinet. Young Alexander Hamilton, a descendant of the first secretary of the United States Treasury, is working as secretary to the commissioner of markets. Clendennin J. Ryan, one of the mayors own secretaries, is grandson of the famous Thomas F. Ryan who "Wanted to be of use" Then there are Alan Stuyvesant, scion of an old Dutch family, who is secretary to the po- lice commissioner and Winston Guest, champion polo player, serving as legal adviser for $1 a year.
 These men and numerous others have started in with the declared intention of making politics a career. There are many such volunteers today at Washington, and also in state and local public service around the country. It is one of the most life. We may yet get back to the old American ideal which held public service the most honorable of professions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23

There is some talk in republican circles of running former U. s. District Attorney John Buckley for Attorney General this fall on ticket that would be headed by Hugh M Acorn, present states attorney for Hartford county. We don't suppose that change in the head of the ticket would minimize Attorney Buckley's chances of securing the nomination for Attorney General But there is always the present incumbent to be considered. To push man out of office in this case it would be necessary for the republicans to scrap the entire line off g.o.p. office holders now reigning with Governor Cross. That has been done before rather successfully. There is nothing to prevent it being done again. Our only complaint is that if elected to the state office MT Buckley should resign his post on the state liquor commission. We think that U. 5. Attorney Frank Bergin ought to do the same thing. It seems to be generally un- derstood that he will if he ever is' ratified by the Senate for his federal job. We don't like to see such high positions being centered in one or two men. One job IS certainly plenty for them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23

Q. Which army was the first co use gas in the World war?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23

Magic and Mystery. Some Harlem newspapers carry advertisement of charms and formulae for the brewing of black
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-23

4 few days later. tho major turned up with q divorce decree for Mrs Duke. signed "Merrivaie." He also brought with him spec
Evening star., 1934-07-04

trade would have been attracted 10
the exchanges this year because Of
the prospect, then the certainty of a
real shortage. But excessive threats
of legislation of drastic restrictions
and regulation of exchanges, drove
away the advance buyers who ordi-
narily, and for years. finance each
wheat harvest until it is needed some
where for bread Continuing, he said:
ON March 23 the total trade in
future contracts of all grains slumped
on the Chicago Board of Trade TO
6.575 900 bushels Ordinarily. it would
have been 10 times as much. This
tells the story
Based on a 59-cent dollar wheat
was selling at not more than SIS cents
a bushel at terminal markets the lat
ted part OF June. Low price levels
and restricted trade 90 hand in hand.
In wears past. when nature re-
duced the yields of farms. speculative
advance buying boosted prices Of what
the farmer did have to sell.
This condition. in itself an effAc-
tive farm relief. will prevail again
but only when the grain trade and
politics are divorced"
Evening star., 1934-07-04
LABOR TROUBLES
SHADE OUTLOOK
Spring Rise in Business
Activity Regarded as
Encouraging Sign.
BY ALEXANDER r. GEORGE,
Associated Press Financial Writer.

American industry approached the
midway market in its 1894 struggle
for recovery heartened by some def
rite signs of continued progress from
the 1a32-1933 depression bottom"
While seqersl economic factors re-
main unfavorable or uncertain, Gov
eminent trade observers and business
leaders view the Spring rise in indus
trial activity as encouraging.
They point, however, 10 the pros
pect of the usual Summer recession
in business, the menace Of labor strife
farm purcha7Ing power cUrtailed by
drought losses and the failure of the
capital goods industries TO show signs
OF substantial revival.
Most Of the ma ior business indics-
tors show gains in the first four
months of the year and incress sed
stability in The economic structure.
Expansion Of manufacturing produc-
tion was accompanied by increases
in factory employment and pay rolls,
gains in retail business. particularly
ir- the South. and higher foreign trade
totals
Most pronounced industrial activity
perhaps was the big Spring surge in
output of automobiles, production in
March running 1874 per cent ahead of
March, 1888. ard the May output
exceeding that Of a year ago by 81
per cent. Keeping pace with the mo-
tor industry was steel, with operations
( this Spring rarging from 70 tn 200
PEI cent above those in the Spring M
1898.
The index of department store sales
rose slowly, but steadily early in the
Spring, chain store and mail orders
also increased. general merchandise
sales in small towns and rural areas
we're about 60 per cent above sales in
early 1888 Thele was a marked i'm
provement IN bituminous coal produc-
ton, which industry was reported 10
De more stable than in years.
Newspaper advertising lineage in
50 representative cities was u per
cent greater in May than in May 2
year ago. Magazine advertising also
increased. Textile output was higher
after allowances for seasonal trends,
Freight car loadings rose quite
steadily from the first of the year
until the middle Of March. fell of
slightly until April and then ad-
vanced generally until early in June.
when another recession set in.
Evening star., 1934-07-04
CURB BEATS TINE.
Market Established Peak in February
and Entered Decline.
BY BERNARD s. O'HARA.
Associated Press Financial Writer

Associated Press Financial writer.
NEW YORK. July 4.-The New
York Curb Exchange turned the hall
year in the grip of extreme dullness'
with price levels approximately even
with those ruling at the start OF
January.
Making its best showing during the
first two months of the year, the mar
ket established a peak in Feorualy,
then entered a slow sag, punctuateo
by alternating periods OF weakness ano
recovery in the last three months OF
the period
In point of volume and number OF
securities traded, the business OF the
first half was probably the smallest
since the Exchange gave up its Broad
street market place and moved IN
doors some Is years ago.
The contrast of marked dullneSs
and sagging values against the broadly
active and buoysnt markets during the
first half of 1888 is explained by the
decided change within the year IN
speculative and investment psychology,
In 1888 bullish sentiment, nour-
ished by hopes or expectations of cur
rency imitation and the fact of stead
lily rising commodity prices. expressed
itself in active buying of equities.
With the waning of inflationary
sentiment and with fears of Wall
Street regulation early this veal. the
tide turned and bullish ardor gave
way to caution which brought no lit
tie selling from both speculative and
investment sources
Regulation problems weighed heav-
lily upon the exchange during the half
year. and members and management.
with time on their hands from the
subnormal levels of floor business
turned to study of the new condi-
tions imposed by the Federal legis-
lation.