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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
More Highway Money

Connecticut highways are to blame for the increase in the number of auto fatali- ties and accidents, declares member of the Hartford City Plan Commission. He says, "In Connecticut we are still build ing these dangerous, obsolete highways on the ground that the initial cost in dollars and cents is too great even though the cost in human lives may be even greater. - It is the first time that we ever heard our modern highways subjected to such an indictment and we are sur prised that state officials were not quick to resent the charge
 The commissioner, Herbert Gibson, claims that with the number of automo- piles on the increase annually it is up to the states to provide wider and safer roads over which they may pass. It is particularly unfortunate that Connecticut is so situated that practically every motor ist travelling into New England must pass through some portion of this state. By unfortunately we do not mean that we would change the situation and reroute the motor traffic We rather welcome the arrival of the tourist and his passage across our broad acres.
 But such a position naturally means congested highways. Yet we'll wager motorists from other states go back to their own homes with as good an opinion of Connecticut roads as those of any other New England state. In fact, the writer recently talked with a native of Massa- chuSettS whose more recent home was New York state and he made remark characteristic of many travellers. He said you can always tell when you are in Con- necticut by the good roads. He continued by stating that he thought New York state had gone the limit in providing the motorist with fine highways, but he be- lieved Connecticut was equal if not ahead
 Mir. Gibson seems to think Connecticut should pattern herself after Massachusetts and "take lesson from the State of Mas sachusetts in adopting compulsory insur- ance as added protection to victims of earelessness or unavoidable accidents. :"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19

Hartford seems to be laying itself open to trouble by reason of a recent action of it's Common Council. Meeting last week the Council set up qualifications for Health Officer and added the information that the appointee need not be a resident of the city or even of the state at the time of appointment. The city's legal depart ment has been asked to supply an opinion on this vote. It would almost seem as if Hartford might be going to experiment with an imported Health Officer, although perhaps this may never come to pass. Waterbury had such an experience some years ago and to put it mildly it was quite hectic for the several years that the war ragged around the head of the unfortunate official brought here to serve as Health Officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19

red, of course, but most of them by the goth century showed little more than traces of the paint Many of them, also, creaked pleas altly--or alarmingly, according tc ones temperament and confidence in old time engineering-as ve- hicles passed over them. Often their upper timbers were festoon. ed with hay, cob-webs and birds nests. The illumination at night, if anl, generally consisted of two or three faintly glowing yellow lights the old 'carbon" electric bulbs of by-gone days. These cast mysti- flying shadows along the beams or set them dancing as the rumble of vehicle shook the timbers.
 Connecticut has already taken steps to preserve an authentic old covered bridge. While construct. ing the new road from Colchester to East Hampton, 1t deliberately swerved aside to avoid an old GOV. cred bridge, which was left stand ing. Now, within hundred yards or so of each other, stand the new and the old-a modern concrete and steel structure beside a wood : en bridge of bygone days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
Current Comments

only undertake to fight on my own sail. I fight only a defensive political war. I never invade for eign territory.
 -U. s. Senator Huey Long.
 =
 It is too late to go back to con- ditions before the AAA. We must hold on to the progress that has been made until we can evolve . longtime plan. William M. Jardine, former sec retary of agriculture.
 .
 am out of politics.
 Former U. s. Senator Reed Smooth of Utah.
  lt is sad to think of the fight of some against both God and Christ in favor of modern organism. Pope Plus xl.  Ninety per cent of the worlds useful work is done by morons. -Dr. Robert 6. Drew. addressing Detroit club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19

only three or four times a month. ~. S. A. C., Detroit--- In addition to the experimental work with chrysanthemums and amaryllis, the Department of Agriculture has this year devel- oped three new varieties of car nations. .. F. B. L., Des Moines Total amount of corn import- ed from Argentina since January l is 21,S94,000 bushels. =. H. G. K, Springfield, Ill., Congressman Schaefer is any, thing but an ardent New Deal- CT. He voted against the death sentence clause in the Utility Bill, and at first actively op- posed the IVA amendments, though switching later. .. ;, D. D. K, Concord, N. Ill., Reason for superior strength of Morgan horses, according to John R. Mohler, animal indus try chief of Department of Agri- culture, is that they have only five lumber vertebrae instead of six. The shorter backbone makes them stockier, sturdier.
 Copyright, 1885, by United
 Feature Syndicate, 1nc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19

A wonderful new one-dolar bill will shortly be placed on the market by the Treasury Department, official advices from Washington late last week stated. It may become either a late 1885 model or an early 1886 model. But in any event it is guaranteed to be worth just the same amount as the present one dollar bill. The change will not be in size but in ap- pearance. The great seal of the United States will be printed on the back of this new currency instead of the prosaic "one dollar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19

His concluding remark is rather bit too critical of the facts as we see them. He says, "It is true that Massachusetts had spent great deal of money on new high ways. Connecticut should do likewise" There are many of us who often wonder if this state isn't spending too much money on roads when we know that thousands of men and women are without jobs and often go hungry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
Question Box

Soe cas get an answes to any anssvernbie Vuestios os fact or 'A. sornaatiOn by wrIting to Frederick M. kerhy. 4uention Editor, rhs' Waterbury Oesn0cras. Washington Bureau. lOi8 rhtrteerth street. WashlnytOn. D. c. enciosinR TNREE cents in eOin as postage postal cards. Niedlrn, ana sesal advtces cannOt be given nOf caM extended research be made. All other questiOna will receive e personal reply. Lettees without name 0r address cannot be ans swered. All ietters gre ecnflaen- tlal. S0u are cordially invttea to ninke use of this free service ss rHE EDlT0R.
 o. Where are the winter quar- ters of the Ringing Brothers, Bar. mum & Bailey circus2 ,
 A. Sarasota, Florida.
 Q. How are giant pumpkins grown?
 A. In rich soil with, abundant water and good cultural practices. Careful control of insects and dis eases, and gradual thinning of plants to one fruit per vine and one vine per hill Is necessary.
 c. How many domestic electric washing machines are in use in the United States?
 A. The estimate on January i, 1895, was 9,439,000 homes (about 46 per cent) equipped with elec- tric washing machines.
 Q. When will the next total eclipse of the sun occur that will be visible in eastern United States |?
 A. An eclipse in 1859 will be visible as total in only a small area east of the Hudson river.
 Q. What does the expression, "a nigger in the woodpile," mean?
 A. It Is an American colloquial. ism, and means concealed motive or obscured factor.
 Q. Could gasoline be exploded in a perfect vacuum?
 A. An explosion Is simply s very rapid burning, which is noth- ing but oxidation. Therefore since oxygen Is necessary to support combustion, an explosion can not take place in . vacuum.
 c. What method is used for making carbon prints of leaves?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19

This is good news. Sportsmen are banding together to protect wildlife. When that happens, all the things that have been said about the scarcity of various species and the dangers of extinction must be true. The new group is to be known as the American Wild Life Institute. Its purpose will be conservation of wildlife working in cooperation with civil au- thorties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
AUGUST 21

Most favored ones today are those who were born from May 21 through June 21.
 General Indications of the Day
 For Everybody
 Morning-Gooo.
 Afternoon-Bad.
 Evening-Bad. Be careful in the late afternoon and evening. Do not sign papers.
 Today's Birthdate You should understand human nature. You should be interested in Astrology and Palmistry. You should deal with superiors and those in authority on Decem- Der 19 through 21 and April 16 through 20. They are favorable days for you in a general way ev- cry year.
 Danger from fire. accident or rash speech Jan. through IA, 1936. Socially favorable Jan. "A through 2s, 1896.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
Washington Merry Go Round
Legislative Wnld-Up Forecast .
By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT & ALLEN
 utlors Of Hound and ~Aaore Round

Legislative Wnid-Up Forecast ...
 is Capitol Hn the windup
 ADJOURNMENT-by Saturday night
 BLI-win passed approxmating raising revenue inheritance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
Horoscope
BY OCTAvINE

For persons who believe that human destiny Is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope is out lined by noted astrologcr. In addition to information of general interest, 1t outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19

Local thinking was the basic cause of the Civil War and of most of the horrors of reconstruc- tion, and local thinking today Is making worldwide reconstruction impossible
 -+Dr. Robert McIslroy, professor, Oxford University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
Yours respectfully,
 DEO GRATIAS.

Americans are not we'll schooled. There are 64,000.0 900 in the country who have not finished high school. 32,000,000 have not finished the eighth grade and only 100000 have finished college. -J. W. Stakeholder. IT.. S. commits
 sioner of education.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19

CAn you answer seven O1 Cne9o test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. Has there ever been . 10. man Catholic president CT vaeo president of the United StAxs0s 2. What is chemical sneinesg. ing7
 8. Who was the Cemts As Frontenac?
 {. Name the capital of sAe state of Yucatan, Mexico.
 s. When is shrove Tuesdays
 6. Name the architect who de- signed the U. 6. customs house. New York city.
 2. What was the ordinance cf 17s7?
 6. Who was Thomas Cheneryf 2: Where is Western Maryland college?
 10. How dld ths wooden fabric merine gsk ita name2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
Selected Poem
SLEEP WELL, LITTLE HILLS (Arthur Wallace Peach in the Christian
 Science Monitor)

Sleep we'll little hills, cool and dark, The dusks wide arms enfold you; The toiling fields are still, The last thrushes heard. Lean close, little hills, against the sky; Softly the pale rose fades beyond the blue; From deeps beyond the last clear star Slumber comes anew.
 Sleep long, little hills; in wales below The home lights darken, shadows cease From play, the winds of evening bring Their song of peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 10:25 ?. m. daylight time). Sun rises 6:04 a. m.; sets TAT D. m. (daylight time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min utes after sunset.
 High tide at New Haven Tuesday, Aug ust 20, 4:3S a. m.: low tide. 1O:49 a. m. (daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
In To-day's Mail Anonymous letters will not
 Do accepted unless accom-. panied with writer's name.
INDEPENDENT PARTY WILL PROVE A BOOMERANG AND HELP TO REGULAR
 PARTY
Waterbury, Conn.,, Aug. IT, 1885.

Waterbury, Conn.,
 Aug. IT, 1885.
 Editor of The Democrat:
 Hoping you'll give space to the following article in your newspa- per: While perusing The Democrat Friday evening came across James w. FitzPatrick's master piece By Way of No Harm" It certainly contained plenty of mem tai food. Wotta man! Wotta writer! The following part of his chef d'oeuvre impressed me very deeply. He said: There is no rift in the democratic ranks nor Is there Is vigorous contest in the off, ing. It is doubtful whether these so-called independents would have voted for the administration even if third party never came into existence" Wotta man! There is common sense in q nutshell. Also right-o you are MT. Fitz. These recalcitrant independent democrats are the same crowd who have voted against the regular democrats for years. Now they are in the open baa-ing like old billy goats. The mystery is that they are city hall executive job-crazy. Positions, jobs, is their political battle cry. As far as vigorous po- litical contest is concerned the in- dependents will run behind 16 to l. In conclusion, MT. Fitz also mentions the political inexperience of the independents. Right-o again is he. If elected (which is almost impossible) the Independents will lead us up a blind alley, and then every man to find a way out. Con- fusion and fear will dominate. Our present established political order and security will wane. I'm speak ing municipally now. tell you it's either Hayes or civic chaos. AL so the independent boomerang is the greatest thing that ever hap pened to the local democratic party. When it returns it will give the independent moguls such a politi- cal skipping that the Jeffersonian democrats (Hayes party) will nev- CT be bothered locally by tory democrats for five decades.
 Yours respectfully, DEC GRATIAS. P. S.-There is a whispering campaign making the rounds. My advice at this time is the advice of St John:"He that heth murders his brothers character: Secondly: He that loveth his brother abid- et,l in the light and there is no scandal in him." Follow St. John and be a regular person. DC.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
TO.DAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, "1'he landlord or landlady expects their rent; say "cxpects the rent"

A. Lay the leaves on a fiat sur face under carbon paper. with the carbon up. Next put a sheet or white paper against the carbon and rub with the handle of letter opener or similar object.
 o. What does the name Doris mean?
 A. It is Greek in origin and means "of the sea-"
 c. How do mocking birds differ from cat birds in appearance? A. Mocking birds are little larger and have white wingbars. Cat birds seem to be little gray. CT, and their heads are slightly crested and blackish. They have . little patch of chestnut red under the tail feathers. c. How many votes were cast for Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt in the 1932 election in Kentucky?
 A. Roosevelt, Sso.574; Hoover. 394,716.
 c. How many soldiers and widows of soldiers who served in the Civil war were on the rolls of the veterans administration at the close of the fiscal year June 30, 1884? r. A. Soldiers and nurses, 1S,465; widows and other dependents. 112, 69S.
 If you want a. copy of our new booklet WEIGHT CON. TROL, write to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bu. reau, enclosing ten cents (1Oc) for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19

Readers desiring additional in- formation regarding their horo- scopes are invited to communi. cate with Octavine i'm core of this newspaper. Enclose a 8 cent stamped, self-addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
A Thought for Today

The life is more than meat. and the body is more than raimcnt.-St. Luke 12:23.
  No man Is esteemed for gay garments, but by fools and women.-Sir w. Raleigh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
T st Y Q UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Washington times., 1935-01-09

serious, contemptuous look. He
lowered his eyes.
DR.. Condor testified tn at
"John"-or Hauptmann - asked
him in a cultural tone if he had
the money, $4,000 ransom. DR..
Condor had not but he promised
to go to New Jersey and get it.
Describing his conversation
with John" that night, DR.. Con.
don said the man asked him II
he had called the cops" DR..
Condor replied: "I gave you my
word I wouldn't call them and I
didn't" They were seated talk.
ing on a bench.
He quoted John" as having
asked:
"WouId I burn If the baby was
dead or would 1 get 20 years?"
This was the only hint the kid"
naper gave that the baby was
dead. Repeatedly, in subsequent
conversation, the man assured
"Jafsie" the baby was "all right"
DR.. Condor said he asked the
kidnaper what his (the kid.
naper's) mother would say if she
knew he was involved in this ter
rible crime and John" answered:
my mother wouldn't like it
she would cry"
The court convened at 1906 a.
m, five minutes before Haupt.
mann had come into the court
room, preceded by State trooper
in a light blue uniform and fol.
lowed by several armed guards.
The Washington times., 1935-01-09
Common Spider
Kills, Deuours
Black Widow

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 G.NSO.
Carol Stryker, director of the
Staten Island Zoo, revealed a
natural phenomena today which
may prove of inestimable value
in combating the scourge of the
deadly black widow spider.
Mr.. Stryker declared a black
widow invaded the zoo and was
killed and eaten by common
little house spider.
He placed a black widow in
test tube for study and re.
search and when he caught a
common house spider, thought
he would provide his captive
with a special diet. So he put
the house spider in the same
tube.
The house spider spun a tight
web about the widow and then
devoured it.
The Washington times., 1935-01-09
'Jafsie's' Testimony at
Hauptrnann Trial

John F. Condor (JatSie), called
as a State DitneSS in the Huupt-
mann trial testified as tollo1US
today under direct examination
by Attorney General WilentS::
Q.-How old are you, doctor?
A.-Seventy-four A. years of age on
the first of last June. Mr.
Wilentz sets a glass of water on
the bench beside the witness, re-
marking that water is there for
you any time you want it.") A
I thank you. I don't need it yet.
Q.-And during those "a years,
where have you lived? Am
the most beautiful borough in the
world.
Q.-What place is it? A.-Tae
Bronx.
Q.-Yesterday afternoon while
we were discussing your title of
doctor are called doctor,
aren't you? A.-Righteously, yes,
sir.
Q.-All right, now, will you tell
us, please, the degrees that you
have?, Ayes, sir.
The Washington times., 1935-01-09

into certain phases OF the case
which convinced him Harris was
innocent.
Recommendation by Olsen to
this effect to the Minnesota State
board of parole were largely in.
strumental in the parole of Harris
after he had served eight years
Of his sentence.
Further Evidence
Further evidence from number
of other witnesses is being gath.
cred for presentation to the At
torney General by Neil Burkin'
shaw and Nugent Dodds, attor-
neys for Harris.
According to Burkinshaw, evil
dence will be presented which will
positively clear Harris of any COM
plicity in the murder of Milton
"MilSie" Henry, Washington gam
bier, April 81, 1882. The attor-
neys say many witnesses who
heretofore have been reluctant to
testify have assured their testi-
mony in the defense of Harris.
Harris, who was doomed to die in
the electric chair Friday, received
a 60-day reprieve from President
Roosevelt.
The Washington times., 1935-01-09
Reich Takes Stand

Hauptmann seemed bored as
photographers encircled his seat
and began popping flashlights. He
talked to his wife, Anna, for
several minutes.
When Justice Trenchard
assembled the bench, every seat
was taken and spectators packed
the aisles four deep along the
wall.
After the jury was polled, Col.
Charles A. Lindbergh entered the
courtroom, accompanied by Col.
H. Norman Schwartzkopf.
DR.. Condor followed moment
later and took a seat two chairs
from Lindbergh.
AL Reich, former pugilist and
bodyguard of "Jafsie," was then
called to the stand and Attorney
General Wilentz questioned him.
Q.-On the night of April 2,
1882, when Colonel Lindbergh
was in DR.. Condon's home, were
you there? A.-YeS.
Q.-Who else was there? A.
CONTINUED on Page 4, Col. ~
The Washington times., 1935-01-09
DIVORCE BOARD,
PLAN IN COUNTY.

A new system for handling
divorce cases has been inaugu.
rated by Judge Walter T. Nc
Carthy. of Arlington county,
whose court at times rivals Reno
for the number and speed of de-
crees granted.
It has been the custom of Judge
Mccarthy to set aside one day in
each term of court at which all
divorce actions on the docket are
heard and judgments rendered.
Now, however, a system is being
started which will make the &C
tion even faster. Instead of the
judge hearing the plaintiffs give
testimony, a board of chancery
commissioners will be named to
hear this evidence.
These commissioners will study
the evidence and make a recon-
men6ation to the judge. Then
case will be called, and acting
on the recommendation of the
board, the judge will grant or
deny the decree.
The Washington times., 1935-01-09
BAD BILLS STIR
HUNT HERE

Secret Service operatives were
trying to pick up a trail of coun-
terfeit $40 bills passed in the last
few weeks in the vicinity of Elev-
enth and N Streets Northwest,
this noon after a teller at the
main business office of the Chesa.
peake and Potomac Telephone
Company detected a bogus ten
spot.
It was rendered in payment of
a bill by H. A, Miller, 100 block
Webster st.
Secret Service agents rushed
him to the Victor Market, 1900
block Eleventh ST., where he
claimed he got the bill.
Store employees were unable to
remember how and when they re.
ceived it, so accurate is it's like
ness. Mr.. Miller is not under
suspicion.
The Washington times., 1935-01-09
Gov. Olsen InterCedes
To Clear Harris

Gov. Floyd B. Olsen Of Mime
sofa today lent his aid to the ef-
forts now being made to clear the
record of Charles Harris.
In a wire to Attorney General
Homer S. Cummings, he reasserted
his belief Harris was innocent in
the Hopkins-Minnesota National
Bank robbery in 1918. Mr.. Olsen,
acting as prosecuting attorney for
Hennepin county, Minnesota, con-
victed Harris of the robbery in
1920, and a 12-year sentence was
imposed. Additional evidence,
however, later caused Mr.. Olsen to
make a complete investigation
The Washington times., 1935-01-09
Rogers
Says:

SANTA MONICA, CAL, Jan. 8.
1 told you there would be some
news popping Monday. Well it
exceeded all expectations.
President Roosevelt made the
biggest touch in history,
brothers, can you spare eight
and One-half bilIiOn?"
Betty Cow wins the decision
over Hauptmann's lawyer. She
broke him of getting sarcastic.
Hugh Johnson, after deviling
the life out of big business, fin
ally Joined 'em.
Then to top off the day the
Supreme Court went Republican
and said "there is nothing you
can do about the oil business hy
law"
So it was a great day.
Yours, VIII.
Copyright, 1895. by McNauEht
Syndicate, Inc.)
The Washington times., 1935-01-09
TraWler Adrift:
Ship Aid Is Sent

BOSTON, Jan. 9 G.N.SO.-Her
engines crippled by a cracked gear
shaft, the Boston trawler Ply
mouth, with a crew of Is and a
cargo of $4,000 pounds of fish, was
drifting in no immediate danger
today. $50 miles south by east Of
Boston Light. The Coast Guard
Cutter Mojave was en- route to her
assistance.
News Of the plight of the traW.
Ter was received here when Capt.
Dennis Boland, of the Plymouth,
called Coast Guard headquarters
here by radio telephone.
The Washington times., 1935-01-09

schools, what did you follow as a
means of livelihood? Awhile
I was at college
Dwell, you have been a
teacher, haven't you? A.-Not all
the time, I was compelled to help
my father.
Q.-Go ahead, doctor. A.-Who
had eight children, seven of
whom became teachers in New
York city. I saw early that the
burden was too great upon my
father and I applied to the West
ern Union Telegraph Company
that 1 might learn telegraphy,
which I learned, took a position
with the Western Uniin Company
while I was studying to become a
teacher. the ambition of nv life.