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things around the place. Things to
which he had been Injured for these
many single years. Things to which
Carroll was conditioned generally.
Things like Togo, specifically.
Late one afternoon that same week
when the sound was alive with noisy
motor craft, and the Long Island
countryside picture of natural Sum-
mer glory, Togo, standing in the door,
way, watched the masters green road
ster rumble into the driveway.
y x X X
TT REQUIRED a second, surprised
look from the servant to credit
the lady in the car. A lovely lady,
too, Togo observed as he stepped for
ward to open the car door.
The master lost no time in show
ing the lady about the place. Togo
watching furtively from the crescent
glass panel in the kitchen door, waited
for them to return to the living room
He timed his entrance with the cock
tails very adroitly. He placed another
log on the fire to conquer the chill
air of the Fall evening.
Togo could hear the elegant lady
voicing a very definite objection to
the manner in which several of the
masters favorite pictures were hung
on the wall. They should be so and
not so, she insisted, as she adjusted
them to suit herself. The glum-vis-
aged Togo made his unhappy way
back to the kitchen.
Presently the master came into the
kitchen. Togo was busy preparing
dinner. not the slightest flicker of
emotional stress to be noted in his
stolid features. The master seemed
rather gay.
Togo" he announced, casting a
rather apprehensive glance at the
man, 1.-The lady is coming here to
live-we are going to be married"
Carroll grinned and paused for a
moment to glance at the expression
less Togo before revealing: She will
probably suggest a few little changes
here and there, as time goes on-but
I guess we can regiment ourselves,
Ell, old MANI"
The expression on Togo's face, tan
tamount to darkness, remained the
same.
And what are we having for din
ner, Togo? Kippers?" the master
shifted. Great"
DO you think you'll like it here,
darling?" Carroll was saying when
Togo next entered the room.
'Oh, my DEAR" and there seemed
to be a shuddery sensibility exposed
in the tone of the pretty woman who
sat next to him.
* *
CHE watched Togo leave the room
before she spoke again.
Your manservant, darling, we
shan't need him" There was
strong hint Of demand in her voice
You'll let him 60, of course"
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! grafton.
The storm continued. After dinner
the lady and the master sat rather
solemnly before the fireplace.
1t rained steadily through the night.
A steady symphony to which both
Carroll and Togo had long been &C.
customed, but which caused the lady
a great deal Of discontinue.
In the morning. the storm over,
cool, bracing air came through the
open windows. Togo had breakfast
on the table. The lovely lady de
clared she had slept only fitfully;
the horribly annoying clatter of the
rain, she explained. How ever in the
world did Carroll sleep through it?
What happened after that Togo
didn't know. The breakfast dishes
out of the way, his next activity was
centered in the garage, stacking MS
personal belongings on the rear seat
of his old flivver.
X 4
AT THE moment he was so busily
"A engaged Carroll sought him. He
caught sight of the servant just at
the moment the unhappy Togo was
backing his venerable flivver out Of
the driveway.
Togo, Togo" Carroll shouted at
him.
Togo halted the machine.
Where are you going?" CAROLS
glance fell upon the luggage tossed
on the rear seat.
Away" Togo answered modify.
Why" Carroll questioned wear
/ lily.
The lady," Togo replied bluntly.
"-she no like pitchur here, she
no like pitchur there" and the
dispirited Togo gave a very recogniza-
BILE impression of the lady adjust
ing the pictures. Carroll suppressed
a smile at the servants fair Of MINI
icry. And" the Oriental wound up.
the lady no like Togo" He af-
fected a very injured air.
go back into the house, Togo,
Carroll instructed. THE lady," he
uttered tersely, isn't going to stay.
She's changed her mind"
A short while later that morning
the master and the lady left. Togo
watched the masters roadster disap-
pear from view along the highway
that lost itself in the serpentine trail
bordering the sound.
Late that afternoon, the waning
rays of the sun slanting into the
kitchen, Togo, preparing dinner, heard
the roar of the masters car in the
driveway. A short time later when
Togo had fixed him a cocktail, Car
roll sat in front of the fireplace con-
templating the flames as they leaped
and danced in the fiery CRATE.
From the kitchen came the old
chant of a Nipponese lyric that the
porcine Togo crooned in rhythm to
the din of his everlasting dishes.
(Copyright. 1880
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?. v. A. NOW OWNS.
22HOUS|NG SITES.
Department Says Eight
Construction Jobs Are
Under Way.

As President Roosevelt's approval
of 16 additional slum- clearance and
low-rent housing projects was an
nounced yesteday, the housing divi-
sion of the Public Works Administra-
ton revealed that the Federal Gov
eminent already owns % sites out
right and is actually building on eight
of them. The statement was made in
answer to critis of the P. w. A. who
claimed the program was about to be
junked.
The announcement covering the ap-
proval of the additional projects did
not disclose the cities or the States in
which they are to be located. The
allotment covering the projects was
$24, 10000.
50-City Program.
Secretary IckeS, VINO proposes to
spend $300,00O,0O0 on Stun clearance
and low-cost housing projects, said
such projects are contemplated in
about so cities.
Three such projects are already
under way in Washington. The Gov
eminent has purchased the necessary
land for one at Kingman terrace, on
Benning road, and at Anacostia ter
race Just east of AnacoStia road.
Secretary Ickes will call for conStruc-
ton bids as soon as architectural plans
are complete. The third project, COW
ering large area in Southwest Wash
ington, is being held in allegiance
pending District Supreme Court &C
ton on objections filed by some of
the landowners to condemnation of
their property.
Title Necessary First.
Under ruling by the controller
general, the Public Works Admins
tration cannot enter into contracts
with architects until the Government
holds the title to the land.
The two local projects about ready
for launching, officials said, will &C
tually get under way about six weeks
after bids have been opened for the
housing construction and an award
has been made. The authorities were
unable to say just how near compile
ton the plans for the Kingman ter
race and AnacoStia terrace projects
are
Kingman terrace will be a colored
housing project. This program will
cost S1,600.000 and provide for 1913
living units. At AnacoStia terrace the
Government will provide homes for
200 families at cost of $3,500,000
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CARROLL FOR

CARROLL FOR
~ REST set his
cocktail glass on
the tray alongside
the comfortable
chair in which he
lay sprawled before
his fireplace. He
watched as the
sleek Togo, the
Oriental inmobil-
ity of countless
centuries on his
bland countenance,
entered the room,
added fuel to the
fire and silently
spirited the tray
into the kitchen.
He thought of
the servant as he
stared into the
glow of the CRATE.
Togo was indis-
pensable. He Won
dered if the COM
ing of Margot
,~,,l<i III ~ 4,
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SHORT Story
FIRESIDE, PFD.
Togo 60
Sudd e n ly

"Let Togo 60
-" Sudd e n y
arroll stirred,
suddenly the shock
Of the suggestion
seemed to seize
him. He lapsed
into silence.
They sat at the
table Togo set so
perfectly.
While they ate,
it rained. The
rain beat savagely,
d r a m atical ii y
against the house.
Togo W 6 t C h e d
covertly the mas
ter, who seemed to
be quite fascinated
with the questing
drops of rain which
spattered against
the window and
slid downward IN
shiny, crystal gloo-
ules on the pane
into final diSinte-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-28
Dependability Is First

Sit on a front porch beside a rural highway and watch the automobiles go dipping by, and you will get the idea that the American motorist asks for one thing, and only one, when he buys car-speed., Yet speed, as matter of actual fact, seems to be the least valued quality an auto can possess, according to a recent survey of automobile owners
 This survey was conducted by the re- search staff of one group of manutact- urers. It sent questionnaires to more than 100000 motorists, asking them to list the general characteristics which they prized most highly in new car. Their replies are rather surprising.
 The thing the motorist wants most in his car, according to this survey, is the homely old quality of dependability. He likes to feel that the old bus will keep on running, month in and month out, and that he won't always be taking it to the service station for annoying and expensive repair jobs.
 In second place came economy, which is, of course, allied to dependability; and next to these two qualities the motorists wanted safety - which also has something to do with dependability. Next, in the order named, the motorists voted for comfort, appearance, pickup - and, last of all, speed.
 The results of this questionnaire are more than little instructive. They sug- gest, for instance, that the automobile in- dustry is wise in edging away from the yearly change-of-model stunt; for the cars appearance, after all, ranked only fifth on the list, and the demand for de- pendability suggests that many driver likes to hang on to sturdy car regardless of minor changes in body stylings.
 And they indicate, furthermore, that the great mass of auto drivers is not speed crazy Looking at the whizzing cars on through highway might make one feel that everyone in America is intent on shaving seconds from his travelling time {; but apparently the speed-bugs are only a small minority of the motoring public
 In fact, the questionnaire indicates that most motorists are pretty sensible when they come to buy cars. Now if there were only some way of putting some sense into that small minority that likes speed, speed and then more speed, we might reach millennium in which all motorists were as dependable as their automobiles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-28
Go West, Young Woman

One-eighth of the families in the United States are headed by women, says the de- partment of commerce. It was little hard, at first to see why the Commerce Department was so interested, but it seems these conclusions are drawn from the census. The husbands, presumably, were dead or had deserted. Many of these women were in business or on farms, making things go for dependent children or other relatives. More interesting in- formation is that there are twice as many bachelors as unmarried women, taking the country all over. Hard to believe, but true.
 And if girl wants to get married and doesn't know how to proceed, she'd better go to North or South Dakota, where there
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-28
A Hectic Session

After one of the most hectic sessions in recent years Congress has finally ad- iourned and those members of the Senate and House that haven't already surrepti- tiously enjoyed vacations from the Capl- tol's heat will speed north, south, and west. The national law-making body will not convene again until January, 1886, and when it does come together then, 1t will be in the main occupied with cam- paign issues. Trifles like relief and those matters not cleaned up in the final flood of oratory may even be buried in the dis cussion of the approaching national con- ventions.
 With all it's pickering and throwing over of the traces this Congress accom- plished quite bit. It also left several important matters undone, but that's to be expected. The most outstanding trait of the democratic side of the body was its failure to stand behind the adminls- tration as faithfully as it demanded that the administration stand behind it one year ago. It may be recalled that the 1854 slogan of the democrats seeking election was based on the assumption that the Roosevelt administration needed New Deal legislators who could see eye to eye with the President. Conclusive evidence of some cockeyed glances was seen thls spring and summer.
 Perhaps that independence of spirit was really desirable after all. It is claimed on every side now that the administration overreached itself in many ways and had it not been for the restraining hand of less impetuous democratic legislators would have gone out too far on tiny limb One thing is sure the longer Congress ham, mers away at Hobbies and trusts, the more apparent it is that in the past our govern ment has been too prolific in it's favors to many industries. The deperession has had no effect on the lobby. In fact it has been a golden era for the professional lobby ist May we live to see the day when this profession will be outlawed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-28
Tests Are Coming

Without being accused of drumming up trade for the auto repair shops and agen- cies in Waterbury we do suggest that indi- vidual owners pay some attention to their cars when they return from their Labor Day vacations. Tuesday, September 5, the State Motor Vehicle Department will send it's staff of inspectors into Waterbury to conduct examinations of all automobiles. These tests, while comparatively simple. are designed to correct obvious faults and defects in the mechanism and working parts of cars which might at some time or another be the direct cause of an acci- dent, even fatality.
 No doubt the same proportion of rejec- tions will be accounted for in this city, although we have every reason to pass good tests. We have read that about 50 per cent of the cars that were brought voluntarily to the inspecting site for test ing were rejected in Hartford New Ha- ven, and Bridgeport Unless we take the information and put it to some use. we can anticipate a similar result here. But there is time left this week to do the nec- essary checking, which may give Water bury splendid rating at the end of its first test period.
 Such things as lights, horns, windshield wipers, rear vision mirrors, and other safety devices can be inspected at home and where obviously there is something wrong steps taken to correct it. The aver age person should not tamper with brakes, but the majority of rejections in the other large cities of Connecticut were for poorly adjusted brakes. We advise motorists who think the brakes on their cars are in fine condition to take the word of an expert or one qualified to give out such information. If they are at fault, you might as we'll get them fixed now as your car will not be passed until they are.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-28

No new development has been noted in the Merritt Parkway discussion lately save the plan that the county be authorized to issue $5,000,000 in bonds immediately so that all the remaining rights of way may be acquired. It probably would be the wisest course of action. In fact, until the entire right of way has been secured the project cannot properly be started. Once there is clear sailing along the thirty odd miles of the route there is no need for any delay The Legislature has given it's author ization. Sanction of the federal grant can't be much more than hurdling the endless procession of officials and forms that seem to be part and parcel of such things. What the people of this state are actually concerned about, skipping for the moment the matter of cost is actually see- ing some semblance of parkway take form down there in Fairfield county.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-28

courage to be of the people and for them. In 1936 another Roose- welt shall labor for the development of our country.
 Never did the cause of Social Justice have clearer issue. Such national planning as 1t contem- plates is. first concerned with high and even higher wages for labor; an annual wage which will guaran- tee to the worker maintenance of the American standard of living Removal of the faults in our pres- ent economic system cannot be ac- complished without pain. Some body has got to suffer, and as Pres ident Roosevelt said, "It might as we'll be those who can afford to suffer and not the average wage- earner and taxpayer who has been pushed and showed and undernour- ished and under paved for so many years"
 There is nothing to be feared in the presidential policy. It was con- fidence that elected him and 1t has not been misplaced. He is building upon solid rock and he needs loy- al artisans. There is not room for Pape and his hirelings in this set- up, or for any other dissatisfied political shyster who mumbles and stutters in his political beliefs. And who still clings to formulas which have long ceased to work"
 We cannot allow these false pro- phets and professional hornblowers with their strange and un-Christ- ian plans to influence Us or direct our thinking. The president has a well defined plan, and his guaran- tee of our safety and through his influence, the safety of a nation rests in understanding and apply ing the great principles of Social Justice
 This cannot be accomplished in three years, nor can the memory of that old pile of junk the Repub- lican platform be effaced in so short 8 time.
 The issue is not how we shall achieve this more abundant life for all, but whether we shall make the effort. President Roosevelt is for 1t. The "Grass Rooters" are against 1t. Fortunately for American bus mess, the American people are at liberty to choose.
 GEORGE L. AYOTTE,
 A Laval Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-28

If Governor Wilbur L. Cross should heed the request of the many individuals and groups, that are requesting special session of the Legislature, we wonder if those same individuals and groups would present their own ideas of how the state should aid the towns and cities. There is only one real reason for calling this ses- sion and that's relief aid. All other req sons have no legitimate place in special session called right now. If we are to go through this sales tax discussion again, we don't see any good in calling the sesison. If there are other ideas, let's have them before the Assembly convenes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-28

His appointment gives the republicans Q 8 to 9 majority on the SEC. But progressive
 republicans also are strong in the northwest, and Roose-
 welt is figuring that the west is going to be his stronghold in i030.
 Ross was suggested to the president by Ben Cohen, whc could have had the job himself and by Bull Mooser Harold Ickes. The two democratic sen. ators from Washington neither proposed nor opposed him.
 NOTE - On the SEC, Ross will have charge of enforcing the disbandment of holding cor porations under the new hold ing corporation bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-28
THE DAY OF MASS PRODUC- ZION AND LOW WAGES
 MUST SOON END

Waterpury, conn. 'f Aug. 2S, 1895.
 Editor Waterbury Democrat: Scarcely more than century
 and a half have passed since our
 nation has come into being. This
 country over which proudly flies
 our Stars and Stripes was settled
 by men and women of stalwart heart and determined purpose.
 From the western nations of Eu- rope they came to these shores
 bearing upon their souls, scars, in- flicted by the lash of bigotry and persecution.
 Victims of that slavery called
 fuedalism, they sought the liberty of our virgin fields and forests. Victims of prejudice and religious animosity, they dreamed of fair CT land which was dedicated to liberty of conscience.
 Thus both French Huguenot and English Puritan gave thanks to their God as they knelt in com mon with the Irish Catholic because
 there was one place yet left in
 this troubled world where both the
 true nobility and royalty of unspoil-
 ed manhood might flourish. One- Fifty short years!
 Into this history has been crowded stupendous events of progress, not
 one of which can vie in importance
 either with the Declaration of In- dependence or with the immortal Constitution of our country. These
 documents marked the apex of all human political achievement. Each generation in the history of the world seems to have it's own peculiar problem to face. If you consult the pages of ancient his- tory you will read how the work ing class of pagan Europe struggled ] to gain what is known as physical liberty.
 These were the days when the great Roman Empire had conquer ed practically every nation in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-28
WRITER SUGGESTS THAT CITY DEMONSTRATION BE HELD
 FOR MAYOR HAYES
Waterbury, Conn.
 August 25. 1895.

< WdGSEpoiyp Schh'
 August 25, 1885. Editor of The Democrat:
 I have a great idea! Let us (the Waterbury electorate) give Frank a great civic parade in his honor. It is the greatest trib- ute we can pay an excellent man. Let 1t occur on the evening before election day. Let the parade motto and Biblical sayings be: with mal- ice tonone, open hands to all and Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor." MT. Willie Pape please take noticei!! Let 1t be a parade of retaliation in the obliteration of Republican-Ameri- can foul tactics and yellow jour- nalism.
 Let me also suggest this. On the night of the parade let us wear Franks birth colors in the form of a little cross on the left lapel of our coats, and let us carry a little walking cane. These combinations will cost only about 15 cents. We can order them from local store. Cone on voters, let us demonstrate our civic pride!!!
 I would also like to mention the following: Let public donations pay for the hire of the bands. Let the contributions from each donator be 5 or 10 cents. Let leaders of each voting districts form their own parade units. The lesson of this parade will eradicate all poli- tical vilification from the Pape papers. Let this be the shot in exterminating all political mali ciousness. Come on, march on political crusaders!!
 I now present to the civic parade nominating committee (which in- cludes all voters) an outstanding Waterburian. MT. Ray Fitzpatrick as arranger of arrangements. He's full of versatility. Step up, Ray. accept, all I can hear Is an sunani- nous aye. I would like to hear what other Waterburians think about thIs parade proposition. Especially our civic leaders. Mir. Pape again take notice! octavine of the Democrat believe will lot us know Frank's birthday colors. ] In conclusion. I'd. lst us "maks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-28
"IT IS IN THE CARDS" BUT NOT FOR TOWN-CHAIR-
 MAN PALOMBA

Waterbury, Conn.,,
 August 2s, 1885. Editor of The Democrat:
 Is 1t not reasonable to conclude that MT. Palomba had nothing but personal interest in his master full rise to the chairmanship of the republican town committee when the records prove that he did not cast his own ballot at the last elec- ton.
 One would have to have witness ed him in action during the last session of the legislator in his mad scramble for a judgeship to fully appreciate his selfish motive-and what a disappointed clerk he was when he awoke to the fact that J. Henry Rorback expects results and not disruption. I happened, to be on the way from Hartford, the day of the bad news, and had been a state trooper with speedy motor cycle MT. Palomba would owe the state some money for reckless driv- ing and speeding Ca case of nerves).
 How can the republicans expect to gain any headway when they are headed by a leader who has only his personal interest at heart and who has been openly chastised by several of his own committee men for his utter disregard of all members of the party in general.
 Fred, what you don't know about the duties of a chairman would make good reading, and suggest that this year when and if you open your soup kitchen for the boys on Scovill street that you get a few candles to light the hallway so that you may distinguish the Pape men from the independents and you may add nuts to the menu A refreshment committee including Mig Wilcox, Col. Mckinney and Andy Cooney would be knockout
 Your gambling epithet "It Is in the cards' should be big help, coupled with the old maid super. stitution Unlucky 13 (better count again.. Get a rabbits foot for Jim White, a horseshoe for Tacky Finn and pole cats tail for his buddy Pape, and there's your sci up. Nothing to 1t.
 Signed,
 nrScTrSTEn pnpTIpT YCAN