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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

The Morgan's brokers doleful forebodings notwithstanding, the measure, with few slight changes( became law on June 6.
 On November IA, 1894, in double-column display in the most conspicuous position on its front page, the New York Times carried the following story:
 Whitney Finds Federal Control Is Not Injuring Security Market
 One month of federal reg ulation of the New York Stock Exchange has convinced Richard Whitney, it's presi- dent, that government super vision will neither destroy the brokers business nor disrupt the traditional free and open market, he said yesterday in an interview with the New York Times. It was the first time that Mir Whitney had discussed for publication the practical operation of the new stock control act.
 HIGH MAN
 Mrs Jesse Jones doesn't think much of her husbands skill at bridge. But there are occasions when the strapping REC chair man plays a willy game.
 At a press conference Jesse was asked how many loans-to- industry the REC has granted since congress authorized this type of financing.
 We have made 341 loans for a total of approximately $21,- 000,000," replied Jesse.
 How much does that average per loan, MT. Chairman"
 Well, let's figure it out"
 After some 'hasty scribbling
 'I get $62,OOO."
 q get $64,OOO," said another.
 "You are both wrong," said a third. "I figure it $73,O0O. What do you get, Mir Chair man?"
 "IIl take your figure" Jesse said smilingly.
 As the correspondents rose to go, one of them glanced at Jesse's computations. The sum on his note-pad read $63,450.
 MERRY-GO-ROUND
 Capital .debs are already set for Rush Holt, youthful senator elect from West Virginia. Un- married. a good part of his time will be taken building up sales resistance to Washington dow agers with eligible daughters. Two other bachelors come to the senate: Joseph F. Guffey of Pennsylvania, and Lewis B. Schwellenbach O f Washington. President Roosevelt's new tweed suit, made from a bolt of tweed his mother brought him from Scotland, is woven of red, white and blue strands. but delicately blended. Oddly enough the department which has greatest difficulty growing grass on the grounds of it's new buildings is the department of agriculture. Harry Hopkins didn't want the phone call charged on his own bill when he was calling San Francisco from his home the other night, so he told the operator he was Direc- tor Hopkins of the emergency relief. But he wot no emergency relief from her. Only, "I'm sorry sir, but you will havxe to get authorization from your office. |" Eventually. night clerk in the EZRA building gave his chief permission to make the call.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

This was the case the other day when a friend met him leaving the state department and stopped for a brief chat. It was shortly after General Billy Mitchell had unloosed one of his ill-chosen predictions that war with Japan was only matter of time and that the United States should be prepared to purge Japan from the Pacific.
 At about the same time, Am- bassador Joseph c. Grew in TOkiO was having hard-sledding with the Japanese over the 'Open Door,"
 'I hear, Mr.. Secretary said Hull's friend, with twinkle in his eye, "that you are going to recall Joe Grew from Tokio and make General Mitchell ambassa- dor to Japan"
 "Oh, gracious no. pm sure there must be some mistake. Er 7. CT MT Grew is get ting along quite satisfactorily, I think"
 TWO DATES
 Time and tide change the out look of many things.
 On March 23, 1884, Richard Whitney. massive president of the New York Stock Exchange, in a personal appearance before the senate banking committee solemnly delivered himself of the following categoric Judgments regarding the stock exchange control bill then under consider ation:
 "I wish to state as emphat- ically as I can that it is my belief, based upon my experi- ence, that adoption of this would seriously disrupt our organized security m kets and American business.
 'T am confident there would be tremendous, if not univer- sal, withdrawals by corpora tiOns from the stock exchanges if this bill passed.
 ''It is impossible to forecast all the consequences of such an event, but at least it is certain that it would cause great loss to individual secur- ity owners, and would delay for an indefinite period the present recovery program"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

Washington, Nov. 20-The un- assuming but firm hand of Sec- retary Morgenthau waxes ever more potent in backstage admin istration councils.
 The appointment by h e president of an inter-govern- mental committee under the chairmanship of young Henry to coordinate federal lending activ1- ties means that henceforth the treasury, responsible for keeping Uncle Sams purse filled, will also have a big say as to how the money is spent.
 Heretofore the treasury has been consulted by the various emergency lending agencies only when they were in need of funds.
 Hereafter they will have to convince the exchequer of the justifiab ability of their demands before they get the money-a very important difference.
 It gives Morgenthau a power full voice in the administrators spending policies as we'll as rev. enue collecting and banking.
 Lewis Douglas attempted to exercise such control in his role of budget director. In the early months of the regime, with the late William Woodin at the head of the treasury, he did have considerable to say.
 But with Woodin's passing and the coming of Morgenthau, the conservative views of Doug las got him into hot water. He was gradually showed into the background, finally eliminated entirely. f
 WHITE HOUSE BEAM
 The secret service is working on a plan for "beam" protection of the White House.
 This is a device similar to the beams of light which open doors in some railroad ter minals. When anyone passes the beam, an electric control device automatically opens the station door. I.
 In the same way a. beam of light would be thrown around the White House at night, and anyone crossed this beam, bells and alarms would sound auto. matically.
 At present the White House is guarded by the regular w h t House police, both day and night. Once in a while, however, someone strays into the south grounds, where there is consid- erable shrubbery and a high hedge.
 This happened some months ago. The visitor was inebriated and had no idea where he was. The police found him sleeping peacefully under a bush.
 WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
 Cautious Cordell Hull some times displays real glimpses of native mountaineer wit. But not always. The responsibility of of flee weighs rather heavily on his slightly stopped shoulders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
A Book a Day
Shows Seamy Side Of England's Rule
By BRUCE CAPTION


 You get a look at the seamy un- derside of the white mans burden in Burmese Days," by George Or well.
 Here is novel which de-Kip- lingizes the British empire in a savage and bitter manner. It ex- amines this business of carrying the torch to backward lands and concludes that the torch is used chiefly for setting fire to the na- tives' houses.
 The scene is a small city in Burma, where live a half a dozen assorted Englishmen and two or three thousand natives.
 To MT Orwell, these Britlshers are in Burma for one purpose and one purpose only-to exploit the natives. But no Englishman. he says, will admit il.
 For generations they have talked Ioftily about spreading the light of civilization, taking care of the lit- tie brown brother, and bringing justice to the Far East.
 Because of this, he says, every Englishman who goes to the Far East must live a life of contradic- tions. His ideals can never tibe with the things he has to do. The result, as Mr Orwell sees it, Is self deception, hypocrisy. and an op-. presslon which never admits that 1t Is oppressive.
 All these observations are strung on a rather thin thread of plot, in which a native uprising, tho in- yoiyed focal jcalousies of the Eng fish colony, and some high-cihss political chlcanery by q native magistrate plays a part. You'll find the story acfid. unpleasant--and Illuminating.
 Pnbiiahed by Iiarpers, it sells foi t3.b0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
Press Comment
EXIT SOUND STEAMERS

(New Haven Journal Courier)
 For ninety-five years the stout steam vessels of the New London Line have plowed the waters of the Souud to New York and back. Established in 1S40 as link in the Norwich and Worcester rail- road system, the Line has maln- tained regular service since. The steamboat itself was only twenty i've years old when the first New London ship padded abaft Faulk ner's Island and on down the Sounds broad highway to New York harbor. That was not more than slxteen years after tho United states supreme court in . famous decision had smashed the monop- oly which restricted harbor priv. llogon.
 But the motor truck and the passenger chr have eaten ateadily Into the New London Lino's trade. in tiizg tho Line has met e merely
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
ChuckleC
CATALOGUES By Otto ,ouitt

By OttO S4uitt A cutie who looked rather meek Had a date with a good-looking
 sheik.
 When he asked for kiss
 She answered, ''Take this"- Her smacks were handmade" on
 the cheek.
 Beware of the athletic girl who leaps to your defense. After mar riage she will jump at conclusions. When television comes to pass
 How shocking it will be, When wifey calls up hubby
 With a blonde upon his knee. You will find that a girl who is the picture of health usually fits into your frame of mind.
 A hard-boiled girl is almost al- ways bad egg.
 Mabels birthday cake was heavy But the candles made it light; Her dinner guests were footloose But gin rickeys made them tight. College girls who took up dietet- ics say that life is just case of mind over battsr.
 "Girls shun men who urge them to drink"-nothing but ice-water. The girls for whom never sigh Are those who sip and guzzle rye. Scotch iaddies pass fat girls by because they let everything so to waist.
 Girls with money to burn sci- dom make good matchee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

We were glad to read that State Sentaor John c. Blackall of Hartford, native of this city, is regarded as the likely choice of the State Senate for President pro tenn of the 1885 Senate. Two years ago Sena- tor Blackall was also a candidate for the office, but lost to Senator David Goldstein of Bridgeport. Senator Goldstein was defeated for reelection this year, all three Bridgeport senatorships being filled by the socialist candidates. There is no defin- ite assurance that the democrats will be able to elect their candidate to the posi- tion of president pro tenn. It is only reasonably sure. There are IT democrats in the new Senate; 15 republicans; and three socialists. Should the three social ists vote for the g. O. p. candidate for presi- dent he would be elected. This seems un- likely right now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
Horoscope
By oCTAvINE

For persOns who believe that hu- man destiny is guided by the plan cts, this daily horoscope Is outlined by n noted astrOlOgcr. In addition tO information of general interests, 1t outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
 NOVEMBER 21
 To-day should show an opti- mistic trend, and favors travelling, both short and long travel, to con- centrate and keep out of too many things at once. It .favors studying, bringing accounts up to date, correspondence, asking favors or counsel of judges, lawyers, or clergy.
 You should believe in fate, but should be cautious in the use of alcohol. You should have favor able period of expansion in your financial affairs from october 2D through November s, 1885.
 Danger September i2 through te, 1885.
 favorable for correspondence and short trips. December (, b and c, 1884.
 Socially favorable to-day, Ilcaders desiring additional ln. formation regarding flielF hor0. scopes are invited Co communicate with ociaeiuo in care OI iIlis ncwapaper. fenciDse e escenl stamped seif-ad0Fe1aed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
So They Say

NEW YORK AT NIGHT FROM EAGLE ROCK (Ruth Tracy Willard in The New York sun). This cannot be-earth has outstarred the skies
 Scheherezade has spelled us with a tale, And we, like Sinbad, stand and doubt our eyes,
 To look upon diamord-studded vale Here at our feet, this challenge of our flesh
 Closer than stars, this bounless lake of light This shining armor, girt in mesh on mesh
 Is flung, gantlet to eternal night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
Questions And Answers
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
Recovery Plus Reform

As the recent clamor against economic reform dies down, it may remind historical minded citizens of Daniel Webster's most famous utterance. Webster was trying to preserve the Union. Many good Ameri- cans were insisting they wanted Liberty first and Union afterwards" Webster, in a great burst of eloquence, upheld the ideal of Liberty AND Union, now and forever, one and inseparable." Time proved his wisdom.
 There has been much insistence during our business crisis, on Recovery first and Reform afterwards" Some would have split the nation economically to postpone reform. Now there is more rational disposition to accept the Webster formula for our new era: Recovery AND Reform, now and forever, one and inseparable." /" Not for pious reasons, either, but for the very practical reason that without busi- ness reform, recovery wouldn't last long.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
Daily Washington Merry-Go-Round
DREW PEARSON and ROBERT S. ALLEN

uhor of Merry Treasury Obtatp Appropriations NO Secret Stock Egchamge Head AboMF Securities Measure
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

a private home, should the host or the guest of honor sit in the arm chair?
 A. The host should sit in the arm chair at the head of the table.
 o. In Cincinnati, what propor- ton of church members are Ro- man Catholics, Jews and Protes-
 A. Out of 19s,581 church nnem- bers enumerated in the 1926 cen sus of religious bodies, S2,3S6 were Roman Catholics; 23,b0O were Jews; about 500 belonged to Eastern Orthodox Churches, and the remainder were Protestants. o. What is the formula for de- termining the horsepower required | to move an object at specified speed?
 A. Horsepower equals weight of object in pounds multiplied by dis tance it travels in feet, and the Ter suit is divided by the time in mln- utes multiplied by 33,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

common experience. The sturdy little ships that used to run from Hartford down tho Connecticut river to New York and back have been q memory now for three or four years. It is e pity, of course, for there was no more picturesque brief journey, and mono more rest- ful than was possible on thesn craft. They were Inexpensive too, ns almost a century of college boys going from Now England Co the Middle Atlantic states at holiday time kneM vol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

a. Give the names of the hrst +wo evening newspapers in New York City and the dates when they were established.
 A. The Commercial Advertis- err, 1794, and "The Evening Post 1901.
 O. Is the U. s. Navy dirigible Macon in active serviceY :, A. Yes.
 @. What is the estimated oil re- serve of the world, and how much of it is in the American continent! :! What has been the total worlo production to date?
 A. Proven oil reserves are esti- mated at over 24,0O0,O0O,ooD par rels, according to Valentine F. Garfias of New York City. About 61 per cent is located in the Amer ican continent, and nearly S3 per cent in the Near East nelos oI Russia, Iraq and Persia. Total pro- duction to date has been apoul 5000, 100000 barrels. o. What does the name Aubrey a .
 A. It is an English name de- rived from the Teuton1c, ana means Jeff ruler"
 @. Where was Glen Gray born! Is he Negro? .,,no,s He is not a Negro.
 a Was the old Pension Office Building in Washington, D: C., built originally as a prison! Wnas does the ffieze around it dor represent seI,s: A. It was built in 1885 to mouse tbe Pension Bureau, and to serve as a memorial to the soldiers ana sailors, particularly those who len. gagged in the Civil War. It wa, was never intended for a prison; Ins ornamental frieze around the ex. terior of the building portrays a s spirited procession of hgures o1 Civil War soldiers and sailors O. At a small dinner party ln
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
A Thought for Today

He taketh the wise in their own crafti- ness! and the counsel of the froward IS car ricd head long.-Job, 5:1S
 Every man, however wise. needs the ad- vice of some sagaciods friend in the affairs of ffe.-Plautus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

A nation, like an individual is growing old and futile if it thinks more ot the past than the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

If you want a copy of our bulletin PIES and PASTRIES, write to the Waterbury Dem- ocrat's Washington Bureau, en- closing five cents in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
COMMON ERRORS

Never say. sI likc those kind of peoples say "that kind"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

It was easily overlooked in the election excitement that one of the outstanding figures in the national democratic party for the last ten to fifteen years was re- tired to private life. We refer to the de- feat of Governor Albert c. Ritchie ot Maryland by his republican opponent. We were both surprised and chagrined to see Governor Ritchie defeated. He has been an able executive and one who brought both fame and dignity upon his state. He might easily have been President of the United States but for the tide of political fortunes which sweep one man in, the other just to the doorway.
 There might be something to that Lou isiana idea of abolishing all elections till 1886. Elections are discouraging to the side that. loses The trouble is, though, that a state might get the Italian habit of no elections at all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

O. Where was Glen Gray born? Is he Negro? 4,,no,s
 A. Born in Metamora, Illinois He is not 8 Negro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

o. What does the name Aubrey mean? , aa rived from the Teutonic' anu means Jeff ruler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

O Is the U. s. NavA dirigible Macon in active serviceg Al Yes. t sa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

O. At a small dinner party in
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-08

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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-08
Two Expert Ex-Dairymen Responsible
for EMoos' Heard on Contented Hour

to radio, owned . dairy q hts own
In 0alesburg, Illinois.
OF course, when the two are to-
gether, as they were when inter.
viewed on their dairy background,
1t Is difficult to reach the full truth
Of the matter. Larson, who spoke
first, says he used to have 10 milk
20 cows each mognin. before deliver
ing his milk route: but Pitts, Who
spoke up second, swears he had to
milk . Jerseys and deliver two routes
each morning.
Then Larson explained that he
MIXED 20 Of the herd on the days
when the work was light, but that
usually he'd have to help some Of
the other hand and on those days he
accounted for 80.
The records do show that both the
singers worked their way through
college with their dairy work. Cyril
attended Earlham In Richmond and
Herman went to Knox at 0alesburg.
Both likewise found time to sing On
their college glee clubs and take
part In athletics. Larson married
the soprano soloist In the Galesburg
choir. And there re put one over on
Pitts, who Is still single.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-08
CELEBRITIES FLOCK
T0D|NNER DANCE AS
PROGRAM IS OPENED
Mae Murray, Mitzi Hajos, Louis
Groody, Fay marble, Cert.
rude Hoffman There
SALLY RAND AMONG GUESTS
Flashlights Illuminated Tables
As Photographers Snapped
Shots Of Scene

The three-hour Lets Dance pro.
gram Of NBC comes back to the net
works Saturday night following the
most elaborate premiere ever given q
sponsored show.
Lets Dance" was started In Hol-
lywood fashion. Kleig lights, loud
speakers and traffic jams ushered
dance stars and other celebrities into
Radio City, and up In the Rainbow
Room atop the Rockefeller broad
casting skyscraper q colorful throng
Of guests celebrated with q dinner
dance the debut Of the longest show
on the regular networks.
To the party there came such per-
sonages Of the dance world as Mae
("Merry Widow'D Murray, Mitzi
c"sari") Hajos, Louise chit the
Deck'D Groody, Sally c'sans fans and
bubble) Rand, Fay CMillion Dollar
Legs") Marble, Gertrude winter Gar
DEM Hoffman, Ned 'Ziegfeld Fol-
lies') Wayburn, Rita metropolitan
ballet) DeLeporte and Ruth st.
Denis.
Photo flashlights illuminated the
tables OF these and other stars as they
were photographed with the leading
talent Of the Lets Dance" broad
cast. but most Of the lights were
spent about the head Of Sally Rand
who posed with the male trio, the
torch singer and two Of the band
leaders. Picture men, however, were
unable to get Sally and any Of her
sister dancers in the same shot, but
Sally evidently didn't care.
"All I'm interested In" she said,
ARE the figures on my contracts"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-08

Chicago, Dec. 8.-sound effects,
technicians who make the moo"
on MICS Contented broadcasts have
to be extremely careful that the
noises that 60 out over the airwaves
are cowlike.
The reason Is that two Of the sing
ers on this broadcast which Is heard
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-08

Cyril Pitts, tenor, and Herman
Larson, baritone, both members Of
the Carnation quartet. are the two
gentlemen who keep the noise max
ers straight on how . real COW
sounds.
Pitts used to work for his father
who owned q dairy In Richmond,
Indiana, and Larson, before he came
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-08

each M00Qay u
. p. m. (CST1
over an MIG.
WEAr network
know all about
cows and COW
,moos and would
detect It In an
instant II there
were the slightest
deviation from .
100 per cent boz
SvS~A ~oseAA AtHaNf
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-08
Hour Lets Dance Program Continues After Glorious Start

e:00-LHeure Exquise
S:30-Pontiac Program
l0:0o-LAts Evening weather Fore.
cast
l0:0S-K.7
10:30-Press Radio News
l0:35-Emil Coleman & Orch.
1l:00-Will Osborne and Orch.
1l:30-Broa6cast to the Byrd Expo.
dition
19:0o-Silont
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-08

l:lS-Jssss Hawkins ana Orch.
S:00-Catholic Hour
S:30-Singers Guild
5:l5-Marguerite Kennedy, Pianist
e:00-General Foods with Jack
Benny
e:30-"Bakers Broadcast"-Standa
Brands
3:00-Chase and Sanborn Hour
e:00-Dr. Lyons Manhattan Merry.
Go.Round"
S:30-Harry Turner ana Orch.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-05-18
BEGAN EARLY

\ little boy, returning home after
a Sunday school class. gazed for
time at his baby brother, Just one
month old.
Mummy" he said, when viii
baby begin TO talkf"
Il expect II Will be year or more
before he can say anything" was
the discouraging reply.
why. Mummy" said the boy in a
very disappointed tone. "Job cursed
the day he was born STRAY
Stories.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-05-18
Another?

She had just accepted him, and
they were blissfully discussing the
'might-have-beens."
Darling" he inquired in the con-
fident tone OF one who knows what
the answer will be, why didn't You
accept that little donkey. Jones?"
Because" she answered. dreamily,
II loved another"
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-05-18
Poor Credentials

Hurja-Say, / was fool to tell
that dentist that you sent me to him.
Sincepaw - Fool - what do you
mean?
Hurja-Well, he just made me pay
cash IN advance.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-05-18
Easily Explained

Judge-How can you be so mean
as to swindle people who put con-
idence in you?
Prisoner-Well, your honor, they
are the only ones that you can
swindle.