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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01
All Right For Fairfield County, But

The more we hear and read about this Merritt Parkway the less enthusiastic we become about the whole thing. As it now stands the county is committed to a $15,- O0O,O00 parkway, considerable share of the expense of which will be borne by Uncle Sam through an outright grant of 45 percent of the labor cost. But plans that are now being submitted for approval by the Parkway Commission call for road that will cost well over $20,000,000. Right now the amount being asked for is the cost of $27, ,000,00 but assurance is given that it really will be less than this figure.
 We can recall, too, the days when assur- ance was being given that the road wouldn't cost over $5,000,000. That was in the days when republicans were haggling about the highway and wonder ing whether they ought to give 1t official sanction. Then Governor Cross and the democratic trend appeared and matters immediately changed. We then learned that the republicans had wanted the road for years, but democrats were holding up arrangements. Governor Cross thrice cited the need of parallel route to the Boston Post Road in Fairfield County. Last year ne CIlHcHeu CHe HdCCeI WlIl all out and out demand for the Merritt Parkway.
 It was forthcoming this spring during the legislative session with the plans already stated - $15,000,000 parkway, 45 per cent of the cost to be sustained by Uncle Sam. Bonds to be issued by the county and to be paid off at regular inter- vas by monies turned over to the county by the State Highway Department The physical features of the road have never been argued outside of Fairfield county. Neither has the actual cost. But now that Fairfield county legislators (republicans) are taking to boosting the figure from $15,OOO,000 to $27,000,000, which resi- dents of other counties will pay for, too, we think it's time the road became state and not mere county issue
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01
Remarkable Recovery

It is rather astonishing to read Cover nor Herbert H. Lehman's proclamation to the tourists of the United States. With out purposely placing the advantages of New York state scenes ahead of those of Connecticut it might not be amiss to refer to the fact that New York's recently flooded areas are now open to motor traf- fic. All state roads that were impossible have been completely restored to normal service. He says, in fact, Tourists will not have the slightest difficulty in travel ing anywhere in the state over nearly 13,000 miles of improved state highways in splendid condition" (adv).
 This recovery is rather remarkable and deserved tribute to the modern methods of road-building and repairing. Mere accounts of the damage in the flooded areas of New York were enough to keep many visitors away for a couple of years. But if this failed the newspaper pictures and those shown on the screen completed the job. That conditions are back to nor maj is little less than miraculous It must have required a centering of highway activity in the afflicted areas to have re- stored order out of chaos. Of course, this does not take into account damage to private property which will not be re- claimed for years.
 Reclamation of farm lands alone is mighty task and one that New York does zot relish by itself as seen in a recent request to President Roosevelt to allow ECC crews to assume some of the respon- ability for removing the debris that was swept over broad acres of tillable soil and land already producing. New York has done we'll We hope she won't be visited ssafn by any such disaster. We might =7vly point out by way of starting the Connecticut advertising campaign that fIoods and other disasters seldom bother az< pr her Risitoxs'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01
4 Ne7O System Expenses Of Receivership Believed Responsible For Public Support Of Culhane Bill
 Just Put Into Operation.
HARTFORD TIMES

whelming public support. It is to be hoped that trial will disclose that the legislation finally effected was not in any way defective.
 People generally and particular ly depositors suffering from bank failures, have regarded the ex- pense of receiverships as sean dalous. Possibly that is harsh word, inasmuch as receivers are appointed by the courts, receive authority from them for all their acts, and are responsible to them for every step taken. Moreover, spected and responsible members of the bar whose acts should not be lightly questioned.
 The public view is undoubtedly influenced somewhat, by lack ot understanding of the receivership situation as it presents itself to the court. The receiver assumes the functions of the president and board of directors of the bank Subject to court approval he makes all decisions and is responsible for liquidation or for managing the banks affairs so that it may be re-opened. Courts take the view that the work is important and the responsibility large. Very likely they elso consider what the normal salary of a bank president would be and are influenced somewhat by that in awarding fees.
 The public view is likely to be that bank receiver, obliged to give only a portion of his time to his task, frequently is paid a sum which seems out of proportion to his probable earnings in the prac- tice of his profession. Besides that he is permitted to have counsel which never seem underpaid.
 Whether or not the public view that receivership fees are over. large is accurate, the system is already on the way toward change The bank commissioner, who prob ably will conduct receiverships through one or more employees designated for the purpose, will no, be paid for his services beyond his official salary. The attorney gen. erals office will represent him and there will be no expense for coun. sel fees except as receiverships may require enlargement of the state attorneys staff.
 The new procedure should ma. terislly reduce the cost of receiv. erships. That is highly desirable Failure of banks brings hardships to depositors and usually loss. Mitigating that hardship and loss will be a notable accomplish. ment. ;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01

'Kent Tells the World" is once more in our midst. This delightful volume of Kentish lore, accomplishments, and in- dustry devotes most of, it's pages to the jubilee of Their Majesties, the King and Queen of England. Incidentally English born citizens of the United States might be interested in the appeal being made to Kentish men to join the County Associa- tion so that you 'may revive old associa- tions and promote good fellowship among men of the County wherever resident" :" It is astonishing for an American to read the annals of Kent County in England and learn that it is bustling center of com merce and trade, as we'll as being an al bum of English history. We enjoyed perusing the volume and hope these few words may strike a responsive chord in the ear of Kentish man or maid, far away from the familiar countryside
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01

Meriden is going to ostracize the deadly hay-fever, if it is at all possible. Mayor Stephen L. Smith has just started cam- paign to eradicate ragweed. Ragweed, you know, is supposed to disturb the sen- sitive nerves of the nasal passages of hay fever sufferers. Meriden will attack the ragweed with every conceivable weapon. When gathered the piles of weed will be deposited in front of houses and picked up by garbage collectors. We hope that the collectors won't be susceptible to the malady. It's good plan provided every one knows what ragweed actually is. Other vegetation might easily be weeded out unknowingly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01
Press Common
YES, WE WILL HAVE PEACHES
(Meriden Journal)

(Meriden JournaD
 Off again, on again would seem to describe the 1885 outlook for a Connecticut peach crop. House. holders in general will pray that the growers are right this time in predicting a satisfactory harvest of the lucious fruit. to be put away in jars end eaten with great relish next winter.
 The hardships of last winter were the harder to bear owing to the lack of fine Connecticut peaches on the dining table.
 One authority says that the crop to be harvested will probably be a million times greater than last years. That would mean about a million peaches since the harvest last fall amounted to practically nothing. We can't say whether a million peaches is a bumper har- vest but the pumber sounds i'm pressive.
 As is well known, the peach orchards suffered severely in the 1884 winter fro mextreme cold and last winter gloomy reports follow ed cold spell that was supposed to have killed the buds. Apparent ly, the growers guessed wrong but, at that. they were running true to their old form in predicting crop failure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01
A Book a Day
Centers Hot Attack On Tooth Paste Ads
BY BRUCE CAPTION

If advertisements of trick tooth pastes, mouth washes and oral disinfectants constitute your favor ite reading matter, you may get quite jolt out of Paying Through the Teeth," by pr. Bissell B.
 Palmer.
 Dr. Palmer, former president of
 the American College of Dentists,
 declares bluntly that great deal of plain and fancy fraud is perpe- trated on the American public in connection with the sale of such
 things.
 There is no tooth paste, he says, which can check or prevent either
 tooth decay or pyorrhea-which by
 the way, four out of five do not have.
 There is no paste or mouth wash
 condition commonly known as
 "acid mouth = and it wouldn';
 make very much difference to any
 one if there were. Neither, he continues, is there any paste or wash which will dc
 very much to your old friend, hail. tosis.
 He reserves some of his hottest scorn for preparations advertised to whiten the teeth. It is impossi- ble to do this, he says, withoul
 using materials which destroy the enamel and permanently injure the teeth.
 All in all, he has written an in dignant and enlightening book. He names names, throughout. quotes verbatim from advertisements, and analyses some of the most famous
 preparations to show how far they fall short of doing the things they
 are supposed to do. He adds, in cidentally, that high officials in a company selling a tooth paste sup posed to cure pyorrhea are them
 selves afflicted with that disease Published by Vanguard, the book cnlIa Cor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01

Bank Commissioner Perry has lost no time in proceeding under the Culhane law which provides that he shall take over state bank receiverships.
 The law became effective July 1 and before the end of the month the commissioner will be in charge of at least one closed bank. He will begin with the smallest of such institutions and will take over the remaining closed institutions as rapidly as possible.
 The legislature had considerable difficulty in working out the de- tails of this legislation. For the principle of it there was over-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01
To-DAY's COMMON ERROR
 Never say, "I took some- bOdy's else hat; say some. body else's."

to the saxophone. It was used in large orchestras in the time of the elder Johann Strauss.
 Q. Tn what operetta was the song La Paloma?" A. It is a Cuban song, not in { any operetta.
 c. What is the title of the most recent picture in which Gary Cooper starred? A. Lives of a Bengal Lancer" His next appearance will be in "Peter Ibbetson.' e. Give the correct pronouncia- ton of Bacardi. | A. According to webster's dic- tionary. it is Ba' kar dee'. both 'a's" as in .arm," primary accent on the last syllable, secondary ac. cent on the first syllable; but pop- ularly it is pronounced in the U. s. Ba kar' dee, with accent on the second syllable,
 Q. Does an alien woman who married an American citizen in 1929 automatically become an American citizen? A. No.
 Q. Is it true that snakes at one l time had four legs?
 A. It is undoubtedly true. It is believed that they lost their legs at time when they lived in dense vegetation where locomotion by lateral undulations was, espe. cially advantageous. All snakes have vestigial hind legs, and in the pythons and boa constrictors these rudimentary legs are still used to some extent. Snakes are really liz- ards that have lost their legs and undergone other notifications.
 @. What is the name of the Belgian capitalist who disappeared from an airplane while crossing the English Channel?
 A. Captain Alfred Loewenstein. | o.. When and by whom were Washington navel oranges intro- duced in this country?
 A. They were introduced from Brazil in 1870 by the late William Saunders. The original trees in California are still standing, care- fully protected.
 ,Q. Is the four leaf clover men, toned in the Bible?
 A. No.
 If you want Q copy of our new booklet ETIQUETTE FOR EVERYBODY, write to the Wa. terbury Democrats Washington Bureau, enclosing ten cents (1Oc) in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 903 p. m. daylight time).
 Sun rises 5:46 a. m.; sets S:09 D. m. (daylight time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min- utes after sunset.
 High tide at New Haven Friday August ?. 1:36 D. m; low tide. S:06 p. m. (day- light time).
 Moons phases--frst quarter. August q, m: last quarter, August 20. 11:17 D. m.; 9:23 a. m.; full moon. August IA, s:44 a. new moon, August 2s. $500 D. m. Daylight time).
 Morning Star. saturn; evening stars Mercury, Venus Mars, Jupiter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01

 social security bIIl and the Wag- ner labor disputes act before con- gress this session, Miss Perkins beat a wellworn path to the hill. At times she was pulled out of tight holes by Isador Lubin, commissioner of labor statistics, and by able Assistant Secretary Ed McGrady, who as one-time legislative agent of the A. F. of U. knows the congressional ropes as few other lobbyists.
 New Deal lobbying, as in previous administrations, com sists of explaining legislation to the so-called legislators.
 Copyright, 1885, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01

Continuing our tirade against vandals tonight we relate the case of Sutton, Mass. A huge burial vault in which repose the remains of Revolutionary War heroes was pillaged recently. It recalled similar episode of 50 years previous when jewelry in caskets was stolen. The motive for this vandalism was unknown as nothing was taken, merely damage done. Only men, tally deficient persons engage in such pranks as this.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01
Question Box

You can ret an answer to any answerable question of f@ct 0s n. formation by writing to FrederIek M. Kerby, Question EditoRs Tse Waterbury Democrat WashtmgtOm Bureau, tO18 Thirteenth street. Washington. D. C.. eMciosing THREE cents In coin or posssse postaI cards. Medical and iegal advices cannot be given ncf can extended research be made. All ' other questions will receive personal reply. Letters wtthOus name or address cannot nc an. swered. All letters are confden. iaai: Sou are cor SCrdi:,s sras .ss,;es sv,sss ss often as you please.
 THE EDuT0R.
 O. How many times has the labor party been in power in Great Britain?
 A. Twice. Ramsay Macdonald was labor prime minister in 1e24 from January to November, and again in 1929 when the labor party again came into power and res mained until August 1881, when . coalition government was formed with MT. Macdonald still prime minister, but no longer as the rep- resentative of the labor party.
 Q. What is the salary of the president of the United Mine Workers of America?
 A. The constitution of the un- ion fixes his salary at $12,000 . year.
 0. What do the letters FITS. per W.D." on an honorable dis charge from the military service mean?
 A. Expiration term of service by war department.
 0. What is a heckelclarind?
 A. An obsolete wood-wind in- strument, similar in some respects
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01
Selected Poem
THE PASTURE

(Ella Christensen in the Poets Corner,
 Hartford Times) There is creek with slim willows bending To trail glad leaves in the water all day; There is frog who sits the messy bank, And blinks the hours away. There is field abundant with clover, Where red cattle wander starry eyed and slow, Cropping the sweet grass or stopping to drink Their bells swaying they go. There is a small boy who comes at sundown, Smelling of hay and the new turned loam, With stick in his hand and shaggy coated dog To drive the cattle home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01

AUGUST 4
 Most favored ones. to-day .are those born from September 23 through October.
 General Indications of the Day
 For Everybody
 Morning-Bad
 Afternoon-Good
 Evening-Poor.
 The afternoon hours are best. but the influence is short lived.
 To-day's Birthdate
 You should like to generalizc in your theories.
 December, 1885, should be an excellent month to advance your financial interests or to travel.
 Be careful to avoid nervous ness, accident or sudden change from July through October, Be very cautious during Feb ruary. 1886, if you should handle money belonging to a partner. Also guard your health for you may overwork.
 Readers desiring additional in. formation regarding their hoFO- scopes are Invited to coinmuni. cate with Octavinc in care of tIiis newspaper. Enclose 3-cenl stamped sclk-sslaFesscc envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01

Maybe ordinary people get reconciled to the idea of taxing bigness", because so many laws, especially the sales tax laws, have been taxing littleness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01

What this country needs, according to a lot of best minds, is a return to rugged individualism and better system of CO., ordination and Solomon himself couldn't reconcile them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01

test questions? Turn to last
 page for the answers.
 1. Can an alien be deporte& from the U. S. for refusing to ap- ply for American citizenship7
 2. Where was Andrew W. Msl- lon born?
 8. Name the smallest of the five Great Lakes.
 {. Are the graves of soldiers buried in Arlington National cem- etery marked?
 s. What are chain stores7
 6. Name the second book os the Old Testament.
 2. Has the portrait of any hvs ing person ever been used on U. g. postage stamps?
 8. Who is George corshwin7
 9. During the first century B. c. which Roman general cone quered Gaul?
 10. Who played the role of tho Chinese daughter in "Iho Mask os Flu Manchus"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01
Washington Merry Go Round
BY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT 8. ALLEN - ,,,v, s -Found and sAlore Merry-0o-Rou

"AheFryGoEound and "Aaore MeFrs
 washington 1Admnstraon abbyng in the halls of vigorously than in prVous not
 pactced every administration Democratic machine could scarcely move M narticuav necessary which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01

With death being deferred as it is by the medical profession the only remaining certainty of life is taxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01
Horoscope
BY oCTAvINE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope Is out- lined by a noted astrologer. 1T, addition to information of general interest, it outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01
A Thought for Today

Arise, O Lord; o God, lift mp thine hand; forget not the humble.-Psalms 1O:12.
  It was pride that changed angels into dew Ills; it is humility that makes men as angels Augustine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01
T est Y Q UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-01

c. What is the title of the most recent picture in which Gary Cooper starred? A. Lives of Bengal Lancer" His next appearance will be in Peter Ibbetson."
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-10-10
s.I.s..I sA,. UNITED .ARrlsrs

The Mayor of San Francisco
passed with his wife, and Chamalis
halted him.
Good morning, MI. Mayor. l
want you to meet a friend of mine"
The Mayor was embarrassed.
I'm sorry, SIR" be said, ''but l am
with my wife"
Chamalis was livid with rage. He
drew his gun.
"The two-faced coyote! The un-
grateful hyena! l made him Mayor
and I'll stop him being Mayor"
But Swan halted him.
"1n get used to it," she said calm
ly, land you will, too"
Nevertheless, Chamalis had an
idea. Thereafter they followed the
Mayor from stall to stall. overriding
him at every purchase, effectively
preventing him from making a single
purchase. Finally, only the fish
counter was left.
DO you want the fish, too?" the
tradesman asked.
NO." Chamalis said, brutally.
Throw the fish to the Mayors wife
. she looks hungry"
But all of Chamalis's generosity
fell on arid soil. Swan accepted his
gifts lightheartedly, and gave nothing
in return. Chamalis was in despair.
"Ain't there anything on your mind
but gowns and diamonds and gold?"
he pleaded. Don't / mean sonnet,
to you, too?"
Swan smiled sweetly.
You mean a great deal, Louis.
You mean more diamonds and gowns
and gold"
Nor could Chamalis's obviously
sincere pleadings draw anything from
her but mockery.
Swan would shrug her shoulders.
what would you like me to do!
Look at you and swoon with love?"
yes" beloved Chamalis, beside
himself. "That's what I want"
Swan burst into laughter, which
was cut short when Chamslis sud-
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-10-10

denly slapped her across the face.
frightened by what he had done,
Chalnalis sought to apologize, but
Swan was relentless. She made a
sweep of the finery around her, the
precious things Chamalis had bought.
"Send these things back!" she
cried. II don't want them!"
II paid fifteen thousand dollars for
them" Chamalis pleaded.
Swan laughed bitterly.
I've just paid for them, too, and
I've paid too much"
Thus matters stood between them
when an incident occurred, little re-
garded at the time, which was to pre-.
cipitate a crisis in their affairs.
No vuIparlty Permitted
Sawbuck MacTayish, a prospector,
who had just struck rich dirt, STUN
bled roaring drunk into the Bella
Donna, followed by his partner.
Sandy, more sober and more cautious.
Unheeding Sandy's plea, MacTavish
threw his whole fortune upon one
turn OF the wheel-and lost. The
keener Sandy, however, had kept his
eyes open.
"Come outside" he said to his
partner. Il want to talk to you"
But MacTavish was still "high.r
Il don't want to hear no scolding.
l lost to the prettiest pair o. blue
eyes | ever seen. Come on, Swan.
let's go somewhere and celebrate"
And he lurched toward Swan, grab
bling her.
Instantly Knuckles, the b~ouncer.
swung into action, bringing a gun
butt down with sickening thud
against MacTavish's skull. MacTav-
ish fell prone to the floor.
The players, mildly amused, hardly
interrupted their game.
"You should Of taken his hat Of
first" one of them yelled hilariously.
HE asked for it, gentlemen"
Chamalis observed, and pointed to q
sign which read:
mo vULGARITY PERMITTED
AT THIS TABLE"
II guess he didn't read the sign"
Sandy picked up his unconscious
partner, and with a slow, significant
iooh az SHuihdilbf UcBdu 10 CdrTy MIN
into the street. But nothing had es-
capped Chamalis's keen eye. He or
dered Knuckles to follow.
Scarcely had Sandy reached the
street when Knuckles caught up with
him.
wait a minute, partner" he said
o%minously. "Where you going?"
Sandy turned.
II saw how she ran that wheel"
he cried. Crooked! I'm going to
tell the whole town."
He turned and started away, still
carrying his partner, his back to
Knuckles, who reached for his gun.
A Chinaman, carrying a laundry
basket, came between them, but see
ing the revolver, dropped frightened
on his face. Knuckles fred. Sandy
lurched forward, dropping his burden.
He reached for his gun, but before
he could get 1t out, slumped forward
dead.
TO BE CONTINUED