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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08
Concise And To The Point

The annual message of Mayor Frank Hayes to the Board of Aldermen last night was one that every citizen of Wa terbury could take pleasure in reading. It presented fairly comprehensive picture of the city's activities in the past year and gave promise of comfortable future. Certain puzzling matters were explained to the general satisfaction, such as the failure of the city to procure what was considered right in the distribution of fed sral relief funds here.
 That discrimination is practiced with Waterbury suffering as result was open Iy charged in Mayor Hayes message. He did not mince words in so stating but af firmed his intention of going to the Legis- lature to have amends made and the proper recognition made of the part that Waterbury's Mutual Aid is playing in the solving of the unemployment problem in the city. He termed the methods of the state bureau "autocratic" and said every citizen here was "penalized' as a result.
 Recognition, as was proper, was made of the fact that since Mayor Hayes went into office there has been gradual de- crease in the tax rate, the total mill drop being ten. We can expect some criticism of this espousal of the tax rate, but we 7 SLlll DellGVc JIldL III VlcW Ol ch factors that the Hayes administration has faced it has succeeded admirably well in keeping the city expenses down and in endeavoring to bring the tax rate down to a point where it will not be burdensome. That this point has not yet been reached is not due to efforts but to the times.
 Mayor Hayes has painted no roseate picture of Waterbury. He has taken cognizance of both the good and the bad. His accounting to the voters who have continued their confidence in him year after year is that of a businessman It IS to be hoped that year from now when another message will be read it will con tinue to reflect progress and accomplish ment under the regime of the same executive
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08
Take a Chance On America

The Ohio State Journal wonders what would have happened if the pioneers of this country had waited for federal loan be- fore they built their log cabins. For that matter, what would have happened if the early voyagers had waited for proof that the earth was round before they set out on their explorations? What if the Pilgrim Fathers had demanded reasonable profits" on their first harvest before they cut any timber or planted any seed?
 And what if everyone, from the three lit- tie pigs on up to the builders of America, had waited for assurance of success before they went out into the world to make their fortunes? Americans have taken chances on constructive projects in the past. The demand for advance assurance that they'll not lose is modern development.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08
Rev James J. Egan

The death of Rev. James J. Egan IS distinct loss not only to St Francis Xavier parish but to the city of Waterbury as well. Although active in his parish duties, practically until his death, Father Egan had been carrying on his priestly duties under the handicap of poor health. Sunday he said mass as usual and although not in good health for considerable time, hls sudden death last night was unexpected.
 Father Egan came to Waterbury in the capacity of pastor of St Francis Xavier church eighteen years ago. succeeding the late Rev Jeremiah J. Curtin. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1890. Since coming to Waterbury he had proved him. self good and kind friend as well as pastor. The advancement and improve ment of the parish was his chief aim and during his years there he accomplished vast amount of parochial work.
 Among his achievements was the ac- emulation of large church balance which made it possible to build convent and parochial school. He was also active in the formation of Catholic church socle- ties. He continued the annual rovena to St Frances Xavier instituted in the parish by Father Curtin. His last completed work was the re-decoraton of the church, just recently finished, Father Egan was of a retiring and reserved nature. He will be missed in his parish where he labored so faithfully for almost twenty years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08
Press Comment
MORE CARRIAGE INTE.
 CLAYTON

(New Haven Journal Courier)
 Professor, once Motor Vehicle Commissioner. Robbins E. Stoeckcl seems fully attuned to contempor- ary views on transportation con trol. In a time when agreement is general that national transport systems should be coordinated un- der single regulation, he applies the same concept to intra -state carriage. Transportation by pub- lie carriers" he says. seems to be increasingly interfered by grow ing number of professional carriers who take their friends back and forth to business or oul for a pleasure ride for a consid- eration."
 This Professor Stoeckel feels is unfair competition to the com mercial carriers of all sorts. Any. one who carries passengers for hire, he seems to feel, thereby of- fering himself for public regula- tion. To protect the capital invest ment in such enterprises. to main- tain the service which they offer as they are required to do. often by charter obligations. the competi- ton they face must be eaualized. The householder giving neigh- borhood lift, of course. are out side the Professors strictures. What he talks about is carriers for hire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08

Next Monday night the Hartford Con- mon Council is going to receive recom- mendation that the tax rate be advanced one-half mill. This will result in a rate of 26.75 mills, almost six mills less than the 1885 rate for this city. Still it IS something that Waterbury's rate is lower Every little, to be sure) than in 1884, while in our largest city the trend is up- ward At least we have the right idea here and if times were better we don't doubt but what our rate would have been below 30 mills before now. We would like to imagine that 1886 and ensuing years are to bring even lower rates than now pre- vail, but the depression years are going to take lot of living down. Cities, states, and even the federal government will be paying for years on the debts they incurred in the hard times. It is our guess that Waterbury will emerge from it as easily as any community of it's size and with as clean a record.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08
They're Probably Right

We don't doubt but what the members of the Special State Tax Commission are right in voicing an objection to all plans to divert funds raised by taxation of mo- tor vehicles and gasoline to some purpose other than that for which raised. AS a general policy diversion of funds IS not acceptable to the majority of citizens nor is it policy that makes for savings in the long run. There might be exceptions, though. Certainly the situation right here in this state calls for special planning.
 And we hope that this won't be re- garded as too critical a remark, but after all is said and done does diversion ot funds come within the special province of the special tax commission. It was named to devise ways and means of equal izing the present unstable tax burden. It's findings have been made and submitted to Governor Cross. He in turn will turn them over to the incoming Legislature with whatever recommendations for ther adoption he may see fit. Gut of their re- port we hope will come some Legislation helpful to the entire state
 In the meantime there is certainly some soundness behind the proposal voiced by Governor Cross and others that the Eor- nal activities of various departments of the state might be curtailed Temporarily,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08

1t he has three faults which have kept the Justice Department out of step with the basic aims of the New Deal.
 FIRST, inc lacks sense Of smell.
 SECOND, he Is too amiabIe.
 THIRD, he is too political.
 It is completely understand able why a government depart ment has a few deserving demo- crats planted around the land scape, but 1t is another thing to let them be loaded in up to the gunners. BEFORE CHICAGO
 This is what Homert let his friend Jim do to him. Homer is not only an easy-going, giver- inner to Jim Farley, he Is some thing of politician in his own behalf. If a democrat bears the "B. C." (Before Chicago) label he is, in the eyes of Homer Cummings, qualified to enter the golden gates no matter what.
 Thus 1t was that Cummings insisted On keeping as attorney :. general of Puerto Rico, Ben- janiin J. Horton, whom the In- tcriOr Department and eventual Iy the president wanted removed. Thus 1t was that he appointed as judge in the 90 per cent Negro Virgin Islands NegrO-hater from Mississippi merely because Pat Harrison was afraid he would run against him in 1036.
 Thus 1t was he appointed as assistant attorney general in charge of lands Harry w. Blair, an attorney for g lead company having litigation regarding fed eral lands, because his wife, Em- lily Newell Blair was democra- tic national committeewoman from Missouri. Thus also he appointed as an assistant attor- ney general, George c. Sweeney, 35-year old mayor of Gardner, Mass, merely because he was a pal of Jimmy Roosevelt's.
 Probably one reason Homer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08
So They Say

The development of industrial self-govern- mcht has been op-sided.
 Lewis l.. Lorwin economist
  Even the cruelis of the Russian tsars titled to rehabilitation in comparison with the Red tsars ruling Russia in the of Marx, Lenin. and Stalin.
 Premier Benito Mussolini You cant have two bosses In time of Colonel Charles T. Harris, director of War Planning Division, U. $. War Department
  People should be allowed to make money during q war, but they shouldn't be allowed to keep it.
 Bernard M Baruch.
  Contract is really fascinating game, and sure that if you found time to take 1t up you would eventually derive tremendous enjoyment from it. p Hal Sims, bridge expert to Ely Culbertson, another
 We In Hhe early, rather than the late, stages of of scientific and engineering ad-  Willard F.. Hotchkiss president Armour Insti- tute of Technology.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08

Washington, Jan 8.-The un- precedented action of Homer Cummings in appearing person. ally before supreme court to. day to argue the gold case is sym bolic.
 Apparently the attorney gen. eral has awakened to the fact that you can't win law suits without lawyers.
 Cummings himself, Is an excel lent lawyer, but his Justice De- partment is begged down with the most lamentable conglomera- tion of political chair warmers that ever spit tobacco juice on d crossroads stove.
 For that reason Cummings' appearance before the supreme court Is regarded with great hope by some of his cabinet col leagues. They hope that this things fin the Justice Depart mcnt.
 It has been no secret that this department is regarded by many as the weakest link in the New Deal. With some of the most historic legislation in the ma tion's history coming before the supreme court, various New Deal departments have com plained bitterly at the way Hom- CT Cummings lawyers were handling their cases.
 BASIC LIBERAL
 This criticism does not apply to Homer Cummings personally. The attorney general is one of the most popular members of the cabinet. He is hard worker, has a delicious sense of humor, stands well with the president and is in step with the liberal sentiment of the New Deal.
 Illustrative of that liberal sem timent Is an incident experienced by Harold NJ. Stephens, ablest as- sistant attorney general. Stephens needed some good aides, brought in Henry White Edgerton, who was dismissed from the Cornell law school because he was a conscientious objcctor during the war-though later taken back with apologies.
 Stephens suggested to Solici- tor General Riggs that Edgcrton be hired. He explained his pacifist leanings, said he had voted for Norman Thomas in 1882.
 Biggs almost frothed, vetoed the idea.
 Stephens then went to Homer Cummings, explained Edgerton's background.
 'Is he good Iawycr?" Cum- minGs asked.
 Stephens assured him Edger' ton was.
 "Then put him On."
 Cummings has a unique rec ord of this type of fair-minded liberalism. But coupled with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08
Rome Letter
By THOMAS B. MORGAN

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Rome-UP)--Italian babies will discontinue play at being soldiers they actually will be soldiers.
 AS soon as they can march they will have a regular uniform and a big stick, at once becoming mem- bers of Italy's citizen army or navy.
 Besides, the whole nation is be- ing organized along military lines. The industrial worker is as much q soldier as the man with a gun in Italy. He must be ready to CO., operate, obey and sacrifice the same as a soldier does. The peas ant, the banker, the doctor, the teacher. must feel that he is at the call of his country. ready to share the dangers and sacrifices If neces- sary.
 Early Start
 In order to realize this gigantic miiitarization, every Italian, able bodied or not, must start at eight to feel that he is an integral part of Italy's army. Up to the present he could begin this training at the age of eight and become a ballila which might correspond to boy scout organization. At IA he be- comes an "Avanguardista," at IS he begins learning military tactics under the name of Young Fas- cist." When 21 he must do his military service in the regular army. When he is over he is a reserve soldier. Only when he is 55 does he cease to be soldier of Italy.
 All boys at birth now are en- rolled. Hitherto his birth regis tratino was used as the register to call him for conscription. Now, as soon as a boy can walk he becomes a Son of the Wolf" He has the right to wear a uniform, carry q big stick and cali himself a soldier "SOns of tl,c She WOlr'
 The organization of the. "Sons of the She Wolf" teaches the young
 boy to work in group-formation, to obey, to work with an altruistic
 aim. Egotism and Individuality are to be deprecated.
 The Ballilas are taught to build their moral character. They learn the parade of being soldiers. The adolescent Avanguardista must
 above all be a sportsman. an ath-
 lete, an dhis physical as well as
 mental development Is to be care fully locker after.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08

Just because Connecticut is going to celebrate her 300th anniversary this year the folks up Massachusetts way decided it was a good occasion right now to ob- serve the 300th anniversary of the Town Meeting. The town meeting is just as common to Connecticut as it is to Massa- chusetts. In fact it's really good old New England custom. And if some people had their way about it there wouldn't be any more town meetings. Still it was a pretty good method of transacting the town busi- ness It gave everybody chance to exer- else an opinion and usually when that was finished there was general satisfaction for another twelve months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08

c. How many conscientious ob- jectors in the World War were sent to prison?
 A. Five hundred and eighty two.
 o. Where and when was Ro- bert Donat born, and at what age did he make his stage debut?
 A. Born in Manchester, Eng land, March IS, 1905; his stage de- but was at the age of seven.
 Q. Name the president of Tur-
 A. Gazi Mustapha Renal Pa sha.
 Q. What is the nationality and meaning of the name Vallabha?
 A. It is an East Indian name from the Sanskrit and means loved above all."
 Q. What was the name of the actress who sang the Carioca in Flying Down To Rio"
 A. Etta Moten.
 0. Where is the United States Patent Office located?
 A. In the Department of Com merce Building. 14th and E Sts.. N. w.. Washington, D. c.
 c. Where is the boundary line bctwen Ohio and West Virginia To- catcd?
 A. The Ohio boundary does not extend to the middle of the Ohio river as is the general rule when a river forms a boundary between states, but is on the north bank. By the terms of an old colonial treaty, Virginia had Jurisdiction to the north bank of the Ohio river, and this still remains the boundary line.
 @. When did Pittsburgh, Pa, celebrate it's 250th anniversary. A. September 27. 1908.
 0. Are Tigers native in Africa?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08

Cummings gets cussed out by his cabinet colleagues Is because ne lacks a sense of smell. His nOstrlls do not dilate. When he passes by a hidden pile of pOli- ticaJ swill. He is more inclined to pass 1t by than clean 1t up. ULTRA AMIABLE
 Partly this is because Homer is too amiable. He likes everyone and they, for the most part like him. He not only likes them, but he is soft-heart- ed about them. Firing a man is like pulling a molar-and much more painful.
 This is one reason he has not reformed the office of the solici- tor general, entrusted with cases before the supreme court. Solici- tor Biggs is 8 delightful North Carolina gentleman. l.ut he has been heckled before the supreme court 50 caustically that even Professor Moley's magazine, staunch defender of the admin istration, remarked:
 'The court has already greet ed the solicitor general with a mixture of displeasure and amusement Many friends of the administration are some what uneasy as to the outcome"
 The outcome so far docs not bear close scrutiny.
 Most cases coome before the supreme court through writs of certiorari. The government is in a strategic position in these cases. It can pick those in which 1t has the strongest case. Usually, therefore. 1t wins a heavy percentage. In 1892 1t won 81 per cent; in 1890, 77 per cent: and in 1929, 82 per cent. But under Homer Cum mings and J. Crawford Biggs the percentage dropped to A per cent.
 The unacceptable fact Is that Cummings, an excellent lawyer himself, has failed to hire good men to support him. Compare the briefs filed in the days of Harry DauglIerty's alleged Jus- ticc Department scandals and the days of the New Deal. Ac. cOrding to many lawyers, the briefs written under Daughcrty were better.
 In other words, Daughtcry. despite the allegations lodged against him, had the sense to hire good men.
 Copyright, 1885, by United Fca-
 ture Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08

of course). We even ventured the opin- ion that road building in the state could be curtailed in the name of economy. ln fact there could be plenty of support found for cessation of work on all new projects. We presume the results from this in loss of work and decrease in use of materials public) for the saving in money and re- duction in the state debt. We're probably wrong, but nevertheless we do incline to- wards controlled diversion if nothing else will get us out of the red.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08
JANUARY s, 1885

To-day is unreliable. One may easily become lost in the fog of their emotions and imagination. It Is very easy for reason to be ob- scured by feeling. Try to postpone decisions and do not allow some plausible person 60 sell you castle m the air.
 Birthdate
 You should be practical per- son and should love solidity and a firm foundation to everything. You should gain through your friends or associations from August 26 through September 10, 1885. Try to develop new friends and join clubs at that time.
 Danger from fire, accident or rash actions from November IS through 22, 1885.
 Socially favorable from July 20 through August 2 and from Sep tember 1 through s, and from October 24-27, 1885. Headers desiring additional inc forHnatiOn regarding their bOrO- scopes arc invited tO communicate with Octaylne in care of this news | paper. Enclose q Scent stamped seff-addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08
A Book a Day
How Psalms Speak For Men Of Today
BY BRUCE CAPTION

A very remarkable, striking. and frequently very beautiful book has just been published; "The Psalms for Modern Life." interpreted with, drawings by Athur Wragg. British artist. .....
 What has been done is simply that the Psalms have been re- printed, with some dozens of ex- ceedingly forceful black and white drawings to illustrate certain of their texts. But the effecti is sur prising.
 MT Wragg has succeeded in call ing to our attention the fact that the magnificent poetry of the old Testament is just as alive now, just as pertinent to contemporary life just as modern" in fact--as in King David's time.
 You find, for instance, such a sentence as, ''The Lord shall help them and deliver them; and with a simple drawing Mir Wragg sur- denly forces you to discover that they" are none other than the dis tressed and forgotten people of the slums and the tenements. Or the familiar passage about walking through the valley of the shadow of death without fear; this, says MT Wragg. applies to the operating table of modern hos pitaI just as we'll as to a Syrian shepherd.
 The line, "Yet the LordSthinketh upon me; thou art my help and my deliverer," is the hopeful cry of the bent. crippled London apple peddier, jiist as 1t was of the king of ancient Israel.
 And so 1t is with the rest of the Psalms. These great songs from the human heart are timeless; with drawings that are vivid and some times startling, MT Wragg reminds us of the fact.
 Published by Claude Kendall, the book sells for $2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08

c. How large Is the Sahara Desert?
 A. The area is estimated at ]. 1-2 million square miles, about same as Europe, excluding Scandi- navia. It's greatest length is 3.20O miles and It's breadth from north to south varies from 800 to 1,40O miles.
 Q. Would a body weigh the same at the equator and at the poles?
 A. A body which weighs 1 pound at sea level ut the equator will weigh 1.00529 pounds at the poles.
 If yOu want copy of our bul- letin, '"Thc Life of Charles A. LindbcrglI," write to The Water bury Democrats Washington Bn. rcau, enclosing five cent in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08
TINKHAM PUBLICITY
(New Britain Heraid)

Congressman Tinkham Of Massa- chusetts is seeing things again. This time he cnvisages the United States inthe League of Nations through the machinations of Secretary of Labor Madame Perkins. And in- cidentally he seeks to work up prejudice against the project if and when consummated.
 It would appear that Tinkham is one ofthe few remaining irre- |conoiiables who happened to get reelected on the late Republican ticket; and being an experienced man, he made the ann0uncement
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08
Selected Poem
SUNSET

SUNSET (Lousa CheVes Stonet, in the New York Sum- A long, mauve-misted rift of city street, Of 'thckening shadows, angles lost in dusk; Far off. frame of jeweled glare and flash Where Broadway Then. the quiet river. One with the Palisades in dull blank blue, And edging down behind them, the red sun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08

Caves in the sandstone bluffs of the Mississippi river near St. Paul are said to possess the same climatic qualities that cling to Frances caves where Roquefort cheese is produced. Experiments recently conducted there produced a remarkably fine Roquefort-type cheese, so say inter- ested persons. The proof is in the tast- ing, as many Americans will testify who have sampled what was supposed to be domestic Roquefort cheese in the past
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08
Horoscope
By oCTAvINE

For persons who believe that human destiny Is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope IS out lined by noted astroiogcr. In addition to information of general interests, it outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.