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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
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power no matter how much suffer- ing 1t entails.
 Now l happen to be a member of the National Union for Social Justice, feel it privilege to serve under Father Coughlin's banner. I am not hiding behind any smoke screen. I would be de. lighted to see every worker en- rolled in this union even though We are regarded by MT Fitzpatrick as imbeciles. l thank him for the appellation. A cultured gentlemen would not be guilty of being 50 low to criticize his fellowman if he knew much. There are over eight million of us in the above organ ization, United States citizens, and we expect with little more coop eration we will double that num-. Der. Perhaps then we might be able to demand of our legislators redress for wrongs inflicted of if not they will have to take their medicine and retire into oblivion.
 Too long we have listened fO their platform oratory that con- tains nothing but deception. We might not be as dumb as MT Fitz- patrick thinks we are. Some cf us are getting too old to take up a course to cultivate good manners or some of us might take up sci- !ence or chemistry. The latter course l would wish to take up as l might be able to compound some medicine that would soothe the nerves of soap box orators who might be suffering from halucina- tions. think I will also study the Jeffersonian Doctrine although that has been instilled into our minds since Father Coughlin tock to the radio.
 notice lately that some people are not satisfied until they get Up on platform or in front of q mi- crophone to blow off some hot air not caring whom 1t might singe. But honestly, some of these are more to be pitied than condemned.
 And now, MT Fitzpatrick, hope you will correct your mistake and apologize for your unwarranted remarks. Be gentleman and do the right thing as our makeup ia not inferior to yours.
 Yours respectfully,
 N. A. CAsilMAN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
ToDAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, "I want to sec you badly"; say "want very much to see you"

was fifty cents, and the present tax, under the act of 1917, is eight dollars.
 c. How many persons were en- gagged in agriculture in the United States in 1920 and 1930?
 A. In 1930-10.471,99S; and in 1920-1O,665,S12.
 Q. What was the cost of operat- ing the Farm Credit Administra- ton in 1884?
 A. Actual expenditures for the fiscal year 1894 amounted to $369,- 456,098.20 of which $23,122,934.O7 was for general expenses and $346- 333,164.13 was emergency expendi- lures.
 c. How much did the United States pay to Great Britain on acc count of violations of neutrality during the Civil War?
 A. $143,42s.14. '
 Q. When did the U. S. Senate ratify the treaty with Cuba that abrogates the so-called Platt A. mendment, giving to Cuba the status of completely sovereign state?
 A. May 31, 1894.
 Q. For how long did President Roosevelt hold the office of Gov ernor of New York?
 A. From Jan 1, 1929 to Jan l, 1888.
 Q. What is the origin of the name Holland, for the Nether- lands?
 A. It is generally supposed to mean low or hollow land, the name being similar in origin to the name Netherlands. However the earliest form of the name, about 866 AID. is Holtland, meaning wood land," and it referred to the forest re- zion around Dordrecht, which be- longed to the Counts of Friesland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
MERRY-Go.RoUND

Landscape gardening that now has been done about that vast labyrinth of dark corridors and slippery floors known officially as the department of commerce building, and once characterized by President Roose as "Hoovers folly" is obscuring from sight prominent feature of the structure. The corner stone bearing the names of the ex-president and of one-time Secretary Andrew W. Mellon has been hidden fir o m view by a clump of thick evergreen trees EZRA officials say pri- vateIy that the leather industry need have no qualms about the huge stock of hides now in pos- session of the government as a result of it's slaughter of drought-stricken cattle last year. A considerable proportion of these hides, they assert, are of such inferior quality as not to be available for ordinary use. oldest Capitol Hill employe in point of service is William A. Smith, Congressional Record clerk. He has been on the Con- gressional payroll for so years. began as a house messenger in 1876. has held his present job for 90 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
SOCIAL JUSTICEITE DOESN'T LIKE FITZPATRICK CLASSI- ETCATTON
April 16, 1885,

April 16, 1885, Waterbury, Conn. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 We are all aware that testi- monial dinner was rendered to His Honor Mayor Hayes, chief execu- tive of the city of Waterbury, also elected to that coveted honor. lieu tenant-governor of the state of Connecticut, for which we all feel proud. I have noticed that a good many. out of town distinguished personages attended that banquet to pay tribute of respect to our distinguished lieutenant governor. Although not being in 8 position to partake in the makeup of that assemblage, the distinguished guest had our best wishes and hearty congratulations. think His Honor knows that already, because we have proven that on more than one occasion at the polling booths. There Is where the real work is &C., complished and it is not by loud mouthed speakers that do not know what they are talking about.
 I am reluctantly compelled to take issue with one of the speakers who attended that distinguished gathering, who deliberately made insinuations appertaining to mem bers of the National Union for Social Justice who, he asserted. was inarticulate or incapable of ex- pressions. wonder if the appella- ton is desired. The gentleman l am referring to is J. ". Fitzpat- rick, paper writer and critic. This critic states that he Is not in &C., cord with Huey Longs or Rev Charles E. Coughlin's ideals. l think the Reverend won't be much disappointed in this gentle mans remarks. I don't think Inc will ever seek this gentleman's opinion in regard to the attitude which he has adopted in regard to Gods suffering poor who are suf- fering untold hardships brought about by interruptions parasites whose only ambition ls wealth and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
So They Say

Womens intuition is needed in government to help men accomplish the things they are unable to do Agnes MacPhail, only woman in Canada's
 House of Commons.
 like America and Americans better than ever before. Of course country is to be blamed for it's government -y-Eyeyn John Strachey, communistic British lec-
 turer leaving U. $.
 Chicago is too provincial. June Grabiner, Chicago society girl entering
 movies.
 The present might be called the "Muddle- Ages" for never was there such loose and dangerous thinking. James M. Beck, former congressman.
 Men will not indefinitely tolerate the continua- tion much less the repetition, of the hopeless mess our earlier economic and political systems have landed in James Rowland Ange, president of Yale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
A Book a Day
Says Germany Must Fight For Survival
BY BRUCE CAPTION

You could not ask for a more timely book than "The Price of Peace," by Frank H. Simonds and
 Brooks Emeny.
 Here we have 6 thorough, dis passionate survey of the world po- litical situation and an analysis of the reasons why the nations are drifting toward war; and while the authors see no reason for optimism, they at least make everything as clear as abe.
 War is coming, they report, be- cause certain great powers-Ger- many, Italy, and Japan--are suffer- ing from unendurable economic in- equalities which, in the present state of international affairs, can be adjusted only by violence. Germany, for instance, must have sources for raw materials and
 must have markets for finished goods. There is not the slightest prospect that these things will be given her voluntarily; eventually she will fight for them, not because the Versailles treaty rankles, or DcCdubo IliLlCI AICOIoiot Oos because she is under an impulsion lik that of a man who cannot get enough air into his lungs. Japan, under the same pressure, has moved in on China; Italy, like wise pressed, must eventually move in on someone else. Germany, by the way. is expected to strike down the Danube basin.
 This book then, depicts a new war as practically inevitable. If 1t is any comfort to you, the authors explain that, unlike the last war, the new one will be fought for con, crete. definite ends which a blind man could recognize.
 Published by Harpers, "The Price of Peace" Sells for $3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18

Washington, April 1S-Wag- ner labor disputes bill strategists have a secret plan they believe will greatly enhance the chances of pushing their measure through congress.
 Big business Is vigorously op- posed to this Legislation. But also big business Is anxious that the MIRA be continued.
 Congressmen report they now are receiving a considerable vol ume of mail from large business men and organizations strongly urging them to vote for new MIRA act.
 This anxiety to retain the MIRA Is based upon the plan of the Wagner bill sponsors.
 They propose trading their support of an MIRA bill in return for acceptance of the Wagner bill. And to make sure there is no slip-up on the swap, h ey will require that the Wagner bill be incorporated in the MIRA act.
 This, they say, can be done very easily by substituting it for the famous Section 7-a, the so- called collective bargaining provision of the NRA.
 With the MIRA expiring auto- matically on June 16 unless new legislation is enacted, the Wag- nerites are in strong position to force their foes to come to terms. A determined filibuster very easily could thwart an MIRA vote.
 Therefore concessions by the administration and big business are going to be in order if they want to put through new MIRA act.
 CLOWNS COMPLAINT
 Texas's Representative Maury Maverick is member of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18

The terrible weather that April has produced here in the East is the cause ot much comment. A good many amateur forecasters are blaming it on the dust storms that are sweeping the western states. As matter of fact these aren't dust storms. They are simply dust clouds carried along by high winds. Top soil has been reduced to dust, hence becomes prey to any stray breeze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
APRIL 10

Today, tomorrow and April 24 are good days to plant se e d of vegetables whose roots are used. If your weather permits. Use the early morning for routine work and en- joy the late afternoon and evening. Go to the theater, write, read or plan your business on paper and make diagrams of your ideas.
 Birthdate
 You may always be ready for a fight. Try to use this energy in some constructive way, as through sports.
 Danger, July 23-31, .1935.
 socially favorable, July { through 8, 1885.
 Write letters or do any clerical work on April 23 and "A, 1885.
 Headers desiring additional inc formation regarding fhelr hOrO- scopes arc invited to communicate wits Octaylnc in care of this newspaper. Enclose 3-ceBt stamp cd selg.addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
Horoscope
BY oCTAvINE

For persons who believe that hu- man destiny is guided by the plan- cts, the daily horoscope is outlined by & noted astrOlOger. In addition to information of general interests, 1t outlines information of special interest to persons born on the des- ignated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18

Q. What was the head tax that was first imposed on immi- grants entering the United States, and what is it now?
 A. The first head tax, imposed under the immigration Act of 1882,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18

0. What cities were joined to- gether to make Greater New York?
 A. The cities of New York and Brooklyn, and the counties of Bronx, Queens and Richmond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
Daily Washington Merry Go Round
- BY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT S. ALLEN

 Wgner Blu Opponents; Would Gallant  paringC to and Clowning
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the job. The job has been we'll started. It should finish with the same dispatch and efficiency, provided, of course, the funds are there to enable 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
THE EDITOR.

Q. Where is the tomb of Wood row Wilson?
 A. In Bethlehem Chapel of the Prostestant Episcopal Cathedral at Washington, D. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
Whaf iaa hvhrid9

1. What is a hybrid?
 3. Name the high priest who presided over the trial of Jesus.
 2. In what federal department Is the U. s. children's bureau. {. Name the most representa- tive English poet of Queen Vic- toria's reign.
 5. What is betel?
 6. Who composed the opera, "Ernani?"
 2. Where is the famous Hyde Park?
 8. Name the French engineer who constructed the Suez canal?
 9. Who was George William Childs?
 10. Who wrote the novel. 'tBaO Girl?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18

This business of deciding under whose jurisdiction will come the new motor pa- trol is neither here nor there. The whole matter can be summed up very nicely now by saying that the present state police force is not large enough to supervise the highways of the state and at the same time conduct such other duties as come in their routine day. Offhand we would say that the State Police Department should be en- larged to permit the employment of uni formed force that would simply patrol highways The rising tide of accidents demands this. Careless operation calls for not just arrests, but more often warn- ings and timely advice.
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this stirring battle. For days his life was despaired of. Hourly he was expected to succumb.
 But to the delighted amaze- : ment of his doctors, "LOuey" rallied on the brink's edge and slowly began his desperate fight back to recovery.
 Louey lives in an oxygen tent. startles his friends by calling them up from telephone be- side his bed.
 His doctors say the gallant little man has fighting chance for recovery.
 DOG LOVER
 Pennsylvania Representative James Quinn is a lover of anil mals. Recently he introduced a bill banning vivisection in the District of Columbia.
 He proposed to prohibit exper- iments upon living dogs except for ''thc healing or curing of said dog"
 Quinn was eating hot-dog in the house cloak-room the other day when a colleague remarked:
 "Jim, from the terms of your bill take it that restaurateurs in Washington will be prohibit ed from slicing frankfurters down the middle unless they ap- ply mustard immediately there- after.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18

Should women eat?" asks feminine writer. We'll. they're easier to get along with when they do. And sometimes easier to look at.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
Test Your Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn Co last rRge for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18

Q. When were West Point and Annapolis established as military and naval schools, and who were the first Commanding Officers?
 A. West Point was established as a military post Jan. 20, 1778, and the Military Academy was es- tablished there by Act of Congress March 16, 1902. The first Superin- tendent of the Academy was Major Jonathan Williams. The Naval Academy at Annapolis opened in 184B, and the first Superintendent was Commander Franklin Bucha- nan.
 If you want . copy of our bull. Ietin Etiquete For Weddings, write to The Waterbury Democrat Bu?. reau, enclosing five cents in post. age stamps.
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A Thought for Today

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be Oycrcharged with sur fefting, and drunk and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you un- awares-St Luke, ELSA.
 
 The temperate are the most truly luxurious. By abstaining from most things, it is surpris- ing how many things enjoy.-Simms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18

No doubt Germany could lick Lithuania, as she licked Belgium in the last war. Then what?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
TsK, TsK

Representatives Daly and Dor sey - known as D a m on and Pythias among their col leagues because of their insepar- ableness were driving down Pennsylvania avenue the other day. The drive was to take them to the capitol.
 Traffic being light, the taxi. man stepped on the gas. Before his apprehensive passengers could demand he slow down, he had collided with another car.
 Whereup0n he leapcd from his cnb and began accusing the other driver of speeding.
 To support this claim he call cd on Daly to testify t hat he had been driving slowly.
 Shaken and bruised, the two legislators climbed painfully out of their car and glared at it's driver.
 ''I doubt very much, Mir. Bar- ncy Oldficld,' remarked Daily jelly, "tliat yOu really want our version of this affair.""
 That failed to squelch the brassy hackman, however. As they limped away they heard him observe to the group that had gathered about the two smashed cars:
 "Tsk, tsk! Tight as a tick and at this hour of the morning, toow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18

Circus Fans of America. Recent lys he received the following letter from a circus clown: Dear Mir. Maverick:
 I have noted recently tendency in the public press and in congress to refer to certain individuals as clowns and to certain occasions as a ''three-ring circus" It seems to me that this is most unfair to the clown, for years the friend of children and the purveyOr of happiness and joy of the cleanest and most de- lightful kind.
 Then, too, the circus with its centuries of tradition, It's hon. Orable history of cleanliness should not be used as a conn., parison with events that are absurd and disgusting.
 I hope that the next time some member of congress at- tempts to compare a demo. gogic individual with q clown, or an absurd occasion with a circus, you will properly pro. test.
 FIGHT FOR LIFE
 The tide of momentous activ- ity flows fast and strong about the White House h e spring days. There is busy hustle from early morning until late at night. But in a room overlooking the south grounds on the second of the historic mansion there is tendency guarded quiet and solitude.
 In this flushed chamber, a wasted figure Is waging q gallant and dramatic fight.
 For weeks Louis McHenry Howe, great friend and secre- tary of the president, has fought
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(Copyright. 1885. by United b'cature Syndicate. Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
Sane Distribution Of Wealth

William Allen White, of Kansas, ad- dressing students of Beloit College, says this generation has been concentrating too much on the acquisition of wealth and not enough on it's distribution. Intelligent people now agree about this. Not merely as a moral precept, either, but as an eco- homie principle.
 It is a hard fact, proved by the last boom and depression, that when wealth Is not we'll distributed, people cease to acquire it. When wealth flows into few hands, or into banks or manufacturing plants, and stays there, the peoples buying
 power fails, profits cease, the well-ott themselves have to live on their own fat, and eventually that fat is used up.
 Along with wider distribution of the profits of money and machinery, MT White urges the use of economic surpluses for social security program. Joseph and Pharaoh originated that idea in Egypt long ago. We could save much, even oT perishable crops, and give it to the needy or save it for bad season. We are doing more of that than we used to.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18

People who talk about the condition of Connecticut roads should refresh thenl- selves by frequent visits to neighboring states. We cast no reflections on the highway departments of these states nor weave laurel garland for the highway department of Connecticut, but our state certainly outdoes itself in highway main- tenance Even New York with it's vastly superior system (so the papers say) must take back seat in some respects. There are fewer miles of highway in Connecticut and these fewer miles are all in Al condi- tion. The change from one state to anoth- CT is particularly noticeable down around Armonk, N. Y. From bumpy, narrow roads you diverge onto broader, smoother thoroughfares. Connecticut can be proud of her roads. But don't let it become a mania. Therere other ways to spend money.
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and was later expanded to include much of the country of Holland.
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was fifty cents, and the present tax, under the act of 1917, is eight dollars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18

Texas's Representative Maury Maverick Is member of the
Evening star., 1935-04-26
Maryland Bankers Plan Drive.

mediate Credit, Bank of Baltimore,
was reelected secretary-treasu-er.
Bankers Elect Delegates.
At the regular meeting of the safe
deposit section of the District of Co.
lumbia Bankers Association. held last
evening, the following members we're
elected to attend the< National Safe
Deposit Advisory Council convention
at Asbury Park, N. j., June and g.:
Richard E. Harris, American Sc
curity & Trust Co., delegate; Albert
z Fisher, Riggs National Bank. al
ternate. and John F. Hillyard, Ma
tional Bank Of Washington, alternate.
Capital Transit Sells at Is.
Capital Transit stock sold at 18 on
the Washington Stock Exchange, only
seven shares changing hands. 1t
closed with 18 bid and l9 asked. same
as yesterday. The market opened
with $1,000 Anacostia & Potomac r.
r. SIS moving at 88. a Jump OF )
points since the last previous sale.
Washington Railway & Electric As
were again in demand at 1041s. two
$1,000 and one $500 transfer taxing
Evening star., 1935-04-26
Chicago Grain
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. April 26.-Dollar quota
tions for wheat in Chicago reap
peared late today following Accent
bulge of prices at Minneapolis.
For the first time in several weeks
imitation talk came to the front today
as a major market factor. Mean
while, buying for mills and elevators,
presumably against enlarged demand
for -four. was reported here as re-
sponsible to notable degree for
soaring of wheat prices at Mime
apolis.
Wheat closed stronA 2ls-2s. above
yesterdays finish, ~, l.00i4a L;
corn 7s-l3s up, May, 89as9ls; oats
to l3s advanced and provisions
varying from 2 cents decline to 7
cenfS gain
Evening star., 1935-04-26
NIAGARA SHARE CORP.
SHOWS LOWER ASSETS
Special Dispatch 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
NEW YORK, April 26-Niagara
Share Corp. of Maryland and SUBJ
sidiary companies report net assets as
of March 81. 1885 equivalent TO
s2295 for each $1,000 debenture,
S49l so for each share of class A
preferred stock and s790 for each
share of class B common stock.
This compares with net assets on
December 81 equivalent to s2,29l foi
each 81 900 debenture. S504 for each
share of class A preferred stock and
S815 for each share of class B COM
mon stock.
The consolidated balance sheet as
of March 81 shows investments with
an indicated value of s26820,346
compared with s27.364. 720 at the end
of last year.