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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07
A Book a Day
Dr .Hedin Explains The Roamer's Urge
BY BRUCE CAPTION

Dr Sven Eedin, the famous Swedish explorer, was released the other day by Chinese bandits, who had kidnapped him. a week or so previously while he was engaged in his old hobby of poking around in the lonely and obscure corners of the world.
 Since he has been doing this third of a century, the incident makes one wonder-what does he get out of it, anyway? Why does places? What is there in it for him?
 If you'll read his newest book, out.
 Here he tells about his wan | derings through the forbidden land beyond the IIimalayas 30 years ago l-his fruitless efforts to reach the city of Lhasa, his discovery of the source of the Indus river. his des- | perate trips across lands no white man had ever been before-and he makes you understand how the re- l wards for tha. kind of work, l lhouSH uttS'iy AutdhSlplc, dlC CA- ceedingly rich.
 High up on the worlds white | roof tree" Dr Hedin marched in | the dead of winter over mountain passes 19,000 feet high. He visited monasterics where Buddhist monks walled themselves up in darkness for 20 and 30 years. He went boat ing on sacred mountain lake where no one ever put d boat be- fore, because of the demon that was sure to rise from the waves and destroy all who sailed there.
 He followed trails that led down the middle of foaming mountain torrents, suffered extremes of hun ger, cold. heat, thirst and fatigue and enjoyed himself hugely.
 For he saw much that was sur passingly beautiful tested his own hardihood to the full, and escaped from the vexations of an imperfect world. He succeeds in explaining why an explorer does what he does and he has written 8 very fine book, to boot.
 Published by Dutton, it sells for lsK.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07
ChuckleCorner
HISTORICAL TIDBITS. By Douglass Goodrich

Had Chris Columbus stayed at
 home,
 And not gone sailing away; Do you allow the Indians now Would be having an MIRA? AS we tried to impdess on Silly Sally, Paul Revere started out by himself. He was not taken for a ride.
 At that, Americas first "big shot" was at Lexington.
 Judging from the picture, when Washington crossed the Delaware he was trying to barge in on the Hessians' Christmas party.
 They were great "crossers' in these days. Benedict Arnold double-crossed the whole works. A guy who greatly irritates Is always spouting history dates. Sir Walter Raleigh introduced Elizabeth had his head chopped off. Her idea of Q fine cut.
 The Spanish War didn't amount to much, even if it was Maine event.
 Ponce de Leon went to Florida to regain youth. Many who went there during the late boom be glad to recover their shirts. When MT Columbus sailed from old
 Spain
 With his caravels three OCT the
 bounding main, He was seeking, 'tis known, for
 India's cline
 A fact mentioned merely because
 of the rime.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07

The New England Regional Planning Commission is right on deck with ten year program of public works that reads almost like an adventure into fairyland so comprehensive is it in its scope Parks, parkways, highways, and few other de- velopments are merely one phase of the work contemplated. The aims of the groups can be seen in this statement: "The New England Regional Planning Commission proposes to make every effort to obtain economy in governmental ex- penditures by the wisest possible use of necessary funds for public works. The commission under the guidance of the Ma tional Resources Board, will not interfere with local and state projects but will en- deavor to assist State Planning Boards and other agencies in coordinating into regional and national plan any projects which overlap state boundaries. All of which means big things ahead for New England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07
Rome Letter
By THOMAS B. MORGAN United Press Stan Correspondent

By IHOMAc Ds NAO1eUfAN
 United Press Stan Correspondent Rome (UP) = Only Napoleon could cause the Pope to send a secretary of state away from here, and yet Plus XI to show his es- teem for Latin-America, will send Cardinal Eug en io Pacelli to Buenos Aires as his legate to the Eucharlistic Congress, in October.
 The Napoleonic episode was a. he beginning of the last century, when Pope Plus VII sent his Sec rotary of state. Cardinal Ercole Consalvi, to conclude the famous concordat, which regulated the af- fairs of the Church in France with Bonaparte who was then First Consul Of the French repub- lie. t'
 Mission Lasted Two Months. The mission lasted over two months, the Cardinal leaving Rome on June 4, 1901 and return ing on Aug. 6, after, having signed the concordat at Paris on July 15.
 The forthcoming visit of Card inal Pacelli is of a quite different character from that of Cardinal Consalvi. The circumstances, which caused the decision of Plus VIII to send the Secretary of State out of the papal states really were tragic. It had proved impossible to arrive to any accord with Ma poleon, and the fate of the Cath olic Church seemed in the balance in France. The decision was only taken by Pope Plus VII after q consultation with all the cardinals of the Roman curia.
 Friendly Gesture.
 The present decision to send Cardinal Pacelli as legate to Bue nos Aires has none of the grave significance in the sense of thu earlier decision of Plus VII, but that it is a handsome compliment to Argentina and to the whole ol Latin America there can be nc possibility of dout.
 The act is so interpreted here il ecclesiastical circles and the de csion of Pope Plus XI to send hi! Premier to Buenos Aires is con sidered as showing his great affec ton and esteem for his Soutl | American children.
 It is not generally realized tha of the 300 million Catholics, wht are spread about the world, tn, Catholics of Latin-America- repre- sent one-third of the papal spirit ual domain. These members o the faithful are spread among nS fewer than 260 dioceses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07

every square foot at the same time."
 What time of day will the sprinkling be done?"
 After midnight"
 Afraid of dampening fond strollers?"
 No, it's not that, but every body else is sprinkling their lawn in the early evening and we wouldn't get enough pressure. It takes a lot of water to run this system"
 Looks like good copper pipe"
 "Yes, sir. The bureau of stand ards estimates that pipe will last two thousand years."
 MERRY.GO-ROUND
 Upton Sinclair, former social ist and prolific writer. who is a leading candidate for California's democratic gubernatorial nomin- ation, is making good use of his writing talent. His principal campaign document is a booklet with the title, 'I, Governor of California" purporting to give a retrospect account of how Sim clair abolished poverty in Cali fornia. The volume is sweeping the state, having sold more than 150,000 copies in four months. |. :. The explanation of "post office department business" given for the sudden cancella- ton of big Jim tFarley's speech making tour was not the real reason for his silence. Local democratic chieftains advised Jim that the ravages of the drought throughout that section made it highly undesirable for any political blowing, that neither the harried farmers nor city folks were in a mood fo such palaver.
 Copyright, 1884, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07

Washington, Aug. z - Mrs Roosevelt's fight for factory at her pet homestead project, Ar thurdale, W. Va, finally has been won A factory is to be built.
 But it is not the type origin ally planned. At first the govern ment was to erect a plant for the manufacturer of post office equipment. Congress, however, turned thumbs down on the project, and for time it looked as if the homesteaders would be without supplementary employ ment.
 This would have been serious. The whole idea of the m e = steads is based on some form of daily wage to eke out the set tiers m e a ger existence from garden plots.
 Now, Gerard Swope, head of the giant General Electric Cor poration, has come to the res- cue. His action, however, is not charitable one. So impressed is he with the type of men settling in Arthurdale, that he is erect ing an assembling plant there. He figures that the advantages of a steady labor supply from men who will not be transients is worth the investment.
 This recognition by big busi- ness is considered the most im- portant boost subsistence home steads have had.
 THOUGHTFUL
 Charles Sumner Hamlin, the 73-year-old dean of the federal reserve board, is fond of relating his experiences many years ago in Japan.
 He was a member of special government commission to that country in 1897, and attended a Japanese state dinner.
 As one course of the dinner there was served a rare delicacy. It was a raw fish. After an ex- ploratory taste, Hamlin decided that it was not for his New England-bred palate.
 But as he was leaving, his host with a deep bow, handed him a small package. Assuming that it was the custom of the land to bestow gifts upon departing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07

As means of repaying the government for it's prompt assistance in coming to it's aid the lobster industry of Maine is being asked to drop the pots during the dull season and take to clamming. What clans are dug would be canned in ERA factories and distributed as relief food or ex- changed for other foods. The fishermen would get credit from the ERA for the time they spend in hoeing the clans. Right now 80 per cent of the Maine lob- stermen are united in an effort to prevent ruination of their business by Canadian competition. It is rumored that a federal embargo or tariff may be demanded to aid this age-old Maine industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07
Press Comment
ROGER WILLIAMS SPRING
(New London Day)


 It is a disappointing commentary upon the intelligence and good sense of certain class of Ameri- cans that the city of Providence has been obliged to paddock the gate leading to Roger Williams, spring. The spring, around which Roger Williams established the homes of the first settlers of Provi- dence, is surrounded by shrubbery. Visitors to the historic spot, iE- stead of treating it reverently- and there would seem to be no ex- cuse for their visits unless they in- tended to treat it in that fashion have been pulling up and digging up the shrubbery planted around it by the city. In many cases, it is believed they have taken the shrubs and evergreens home to plant around their homes. The city officials. disgusted with the lack of consideration shown by part of the people, and realizing that the city cannot afford to sta ton watchman on the premises at all times, have adopted the only means they can to protect the propertys The gate, leading down to the spring, has. been locked From outside this gate the visitor can read the tablets fastened tc the gate posts, telling of the histor- ical significance of the spot. Il will be impossible for marauders to desecrate the spring hereafter unless they are willing to climt the fence.
 The initial carving, souvenir hunting public furnishes perpetua. reason for amazement on the part of persons who do not feel the inclination to mar every public spot they visit. Humorists, rather wryly, long ago suggested that tht average American. if present on ar expedition to the North Pole would sarve his initials on the pole and start for home. satisfied witt the trip. That is altogether too charitable, we suspect. He would probably chop the pole down anC bring 1t home with him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07
H orosc op e
BY oCTAvINE


 You are apt to be over extrav- agant seeking for pleasure. It is a self-indulGent day, not really evil, but too pleasure loving. Be- fore noon it will be well to be care- full in handling fire or hot water. The evening possibly vii be pleas ant, but you may spend more than you intend.
 Today's Birthdate
 You should become very intui- tive and respond more to the spir- itual side of life from Oct. 13 to March, 1885. Money will probably be an item of trouble from Dec. 1884. Danger Sept. 21, p and 23. Socially favorable Aug. 2S and 29. Write letters Aug. 16 and IS. You have talent for music and art. In the business world you should be successful as . grocer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07
Selected Poem
BURIAL FOR A REFoRMER

BURIAL FOR A REFORMER (Madeline Aaron in The New York Sun). Do not lay her in the ground Where the roots are tightly bound, Where they work in quietness. She would fill them with distress By her constant agitation And her thirst for reformation. Every plant must grow for her Stiffly perpendicular, So she'd tell the cypress vine To ,,ray each morning for spine. Then she'd bid the crimson rose To bloom more chastely. Heaven knows How she'd criticize the clover Whose honey cups were brimming over. She would take from touch-me-not, Gipsy comb and bergamot Their winsome spontaneity. So let's bury her at sea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07

ject dropped from a height of 10000 feet, and 10000 feet to reach the ground? A. About 36 seconds from 20,- 900 feet and about 25 seconds from 10000 feet. o. Who played the role of Lois in the motion picture "The Lady Killer?" A. Margaret Lindsay. o. What was the name of the
 Swedish match king" who com- mitted suicide in Paris? A. Ivar Kreuger. o. Does a native born Ameri-
 can citizen lose his citizenship by
 remaining out of this country for
 five consecutive years? A. Not unless he actually re-
 nounces allegiance to the United
 States.
 If you want a copy of our bul-
 letin Palmistry, write to the Wa terbury Democrats Washington
 Bureau, enclosing five cents in
 postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07

While the Derby aldermen have ap- proved the plan to name the Housatonic river road Roosevelt Drive, there is noth- ing said about changing it on the State Highway Departments map. This de- partment usually has to be consulted be- fore route can be designated by any par ticular name. Then bill must come be- fore the Legislature. Perhaps next year the permission from the state will be ob- tained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07
Daily Washington Merry-Go-Round
BY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT S. ALLEN

S. ALLEN--- Electric TUgweWouace War
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07

An Italian scientist announces the dis covery of another element, No. 93. All right, but does it beat quintuplets?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07

O. Is Mala, star of the motion picture "Eskimo," a full blooded Esl,imo and where was he born? Al. Born at Candle, Alaska, fifty miles south of the Arctic Circle. He has lived in Hollywood for several years and is not fuli blooded Eskimo.
 a What does the name Kuntz mean? A. It is German surname oi several origins and means: O) race, tribe kinsman; CD skillful' experienced; (3) war, hostility o. What is mitosis?
 A. An indirect division Of cell.
 o. Is it possible for a person to live with a broken neck? A. Many persons have hveo with broken necks, provided the spinal cord is not severed. o. What is the speed of the air craft carriers Lexington and Sara toga?
 A. Between 33 and S4 knots an hour.
 Q. What is a triptych? A. A picture, carving or other work of art done in. three panels also three pictures associated ir their subjects and placed side by side in compartments, the middle one being the larger.  0. When did Rudolph Valen tino die?
 A. August 2S, 1926.
 o. When did Charles A. Lind bergh make his first trans-Atlan tic flight? | A. May 20, 1927. o. What is the address of Ig mace J. Paderewski? A. Morges, Switzerland. c. What is the postage on ; letter to Switzerland? A. Five cents for the frs ounce or fraction and three cent for each additional ounce or frac tion.
 | 0. What is the difference i, time between New York city am Los Angeles, Calf?
 A. Los Angeles is three hour earlier.
 Q. How many lawyers ar there in the United States?
 A. The U. s. Census of Occupa tions for 1880 enumerated 160,60 lawyers, judges and justices. o. How much did federal state and municipal gasoline taxe amount to in 1883?
 A. $716,000,000.
 Q. How long will it take an ob
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07

As for this new deal for the Indian, says disillusioned paleface, why not just let lem have the country?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07

If Hitler is to be sidetracked, Germany may not go back to the worship of Woden, after all and Wednesday won't be the Sabbath day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07
TUESDAY, AUGUST z, 1884
A Thought for Today

He that beleyeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that bccvcth not shall be damned.-St Mark, 16:16.
 The want of belief is a defect which ought to be concealed where it cannot be overcome. Swift.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07

o. What is the speed of the air craft carriers Lexington and Sara toga?
 A. Between 3s and S4 knots an hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-07

o. Is it possible for a person 10
 live with broken neck? A. Many persons have hved with broken necks, provided the
 spinal cord is not severed.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-07-04
$50 Gulf Refining
Workers On Strike

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July a.
Seven hundred and fifty INSIDE
workers of the Gulf Refining Co.
plant in South Philadelphia are on
strike. The demands are: Rein
statement of 81 men fired last week
in an attempt to cut wages through
the introduction of new and mex
perienced workers in place of the
veterans who are organized in the
Independent Oil Workers Union;
wage increases of from 10 to 25 per
cent, and the continuation of the
practice Of hiring extra men from
the list Of former employees laid off
since the crisis.
The company has, Of course,
turned down the demands and mass
picketing has been instituted. The
drivers met late last week, and. in
spite Of many tricks pulled to pre-
vent them from voting on the
strike, voted to come out in sym
pathy with the inside men. At the
same meeting, it was decided to APP
preach the Gulf Station attendants.
These workers are organized in a
company union, and the bosses
have hurriedly given them slight
wage increases to create sentiment
against striking in solidarity with
their fellow workers.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-07-04

National Recovery Admins
traitor Hugh S. Johnson today ap-
proved an order granting to the
members of the tanning extract
industry exemption from Article
3, Section lie, which requires that
all other laborers, mechanical
workers or artisans employed in
any plant shall work an average
of not more than 40 hours per
week in any period of two consec-
utive weeks, but not more than 5
hours in any one day.
General Johnsons order, which
is to be in effect pending deter
mination for request for amend
ments, provides that extra time
may be worked where the absence
OF relief workers would result in a
shutdown" Release No. 5652, of
N. r. A., June s, 1884. Again, no
mention of wages to correspond to
heightened hours. Again. the min
imum work week proves fiction
under n. r. A.
Another exemption is typical of
many which reduce wages under the
starvation level set in the minimum
N. r. A. codes. Dated May 81, 1884
(Release No. SOD the N. r. A. or
der declares:
Division Administrator Sol A.
Roscnblatt, it was announced to-
day, has granted six Texas con-
Germs an exemption from the min
imum wage provisions of the in
fants and children wear industry
code, which requires that no en-
plcyee in the industry in the
South shall be paid less than 3212
cents an hour. In granting the
exemption the Division Admins
traitor fixed an hourly minimum
of 20 cents both for factory work.
ers and for home workers. :"
The N. r. A. boards and admin
istrators are busy, not only breaking
strikes. but reducing wages Tin this
case to 20 cents an hour, in the
laundry code to is cents in the
SOUTH and frightening hours.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-07-04
MIRA. Amendments" Cut Pay and Lengthens Hours

EDITORS NOTE: This is the
third of a series of articles on
recent decisions of the N. r. A.
worsening the conditions of the
workers. The previous articles
told of the breaking of strikes
and the bringing forward of the
company union by the N. II. A.
The article below shows how the
N. r. A. reduces wages and length
ems hours.
BY CARL REEVE
THE N. R. A. boards not only
break strikes, but issue con-
slant stream of decisions, amend
ments, interpretations and exemp-
tons to the codes which reduce
wages, lengthen hours and worsen
conditions of the workers. The N.
r. A. boards are at the service of
the code authorities, granting the
recommendations of these employ
ers associations, who not only adj
minister the codes, but who in the
first instance wrote them.
Take for example the meat
packing industry. The statement
of the N. R. A. of June IA, 1884
Official press release of the N.R.A.
No. 5790), shows how General
Johnson, aided" drought sufferers
by frightening the hours of work
in the meat packing industry. The
release says, National Recovery
Administrator Hugh S. johnson
has taken action to contribute to
relief of the drought situation by
furthering the emergency cattle
buying and beef canning pro-
gram"
Hours Increased to So
Then comes Johnson's order. in
creasing the hours Of work of thou
sands of packing house workers.
These are the actions of the N
r. A. at the same time that the
Roosevelt administration ballyhoos
the N R. A. as decreasing hours
of work.
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448 Readers
Added by NY.
Section No. 4
One Unit in Nazi Area +;
Eleven Sell More Than
$50 Copies a Week

With true Bolshevik gusto, Sec
ton 4 Of District 2, New York. is
showing the entire country that
Daily" readers are a matter Of or
ganized planning, good footwork
and snappy presentation. Eleven
units are over the $50 mark in daily
readers, with sag and 42s for Units
400 and 40, respectively.
Unit 400 operates in the York
vile area, a hotbed of the Nazi
movement in the United States.
This shows what aggressive effort
can accomplish. During the past
week, Section 4 increased its unit
orders by 44S.
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quest for months at time. The
STAYS" granted by Johnson insured
the sugar companies cheap labor
during the season, being extended
time and again. And nothing was
said about pay increases CORE
spending to the hour increases.
HERE is another "stsy" granted by
IL the N. R. A:
National Recovery Admins
traitor Hugh Johnson has ap-
proved the recommendation that
the code authority of the surgical
dressing industry be given So
day extension of the preiod in
which to comply with provision
of the code that 1t submit to the
Administrator definite plan for
the adjustment of wages above the
minimum prescribed, 1t was re-
ported today. The granting of
the application makes the new
date July 5, 1884" (N,R.A. press
release No. 5219, May 20, 1894.
OF course, during these go days
the minimum wages, which the
workers objected to, are in force
Ironically, the N. r. A. adds. "a
careful study of the situation is
being made"
Here is one of the numerous
amendments"
National Recovery Administrator
Hugh S. johnson has approved the
application of the saddlery manu-
featuring industry for modification
of its code of fair competition, it
was announced today. The amend
ments approved become effective
June 2. One of the changes permits
working employees an average of 40
hours per week in any six months
period for the first eight months
following the effective date of the
code. Another provides for the in
crease of the differential between
lnskilled and skilled labor from Is
to 20 cents" IN R. A. Release
No. 5lo5, May 10, l994.
nR IF stay or amendment
will not serve to wcrsen the
workers conditions, here is an EEK
emption":