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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05
A Thought for Today
Not a Holiday Affair

CHANGING in the direction of Alaska's
Matanuska Valley, one is compelled to
wonder just what has happened to the old
time pioneering spirit in this country
The Matanuska Valley harbors several
hundred homesteaders who were moved
from farms in Michigan, Wisconsin and
Minnesota and sent to the northland to
carve new homes out of the wilderness.
They were victims of the depression.
There was no hope for them if they stayed
at home. Unable to support themselves
where they were, they had to move or sink
into pauperism. The Alaskan venture,
subsidized by the government offered
them chance to make new start. When
they set out for Alaska we heard great
deal about the new pioneers, about the
revival of the old days, and about the re-
discovery of the frontier in the twentieth
century. Everybody sat back and wished
the colonists lots of luck.
But lately the welkin has been ringing
with all manner of complaints. These
range all the way from protests over
shortage of farm equipment to means
about the excessive number of mosquitoes
in Alaskas fair valleys. Cabins that were
to have been built to house the colonlsts
are far behind schedule. The colonists are
atill living in tents, and are not enjoying
It. Sanitation is imperfect, roads are
practically non-existent. tools have not
been delivered and political bureaucracy
does not seem to be functioning very well.
Now these charges, having been aired
on the floor of the Senate, deserve and
should get complete, impartial investl-
cation. And yet, when all allowance IS
made, one does have to wonder - what
has happened to that old-time pioneer
spirit? These colonists were right back
of the eight-balL, before the Alaskan ven
ture started. They were broke and had no
chance of remedying their condition. They
were given a chance to better themselves
by indulging in little pioneering - and
pioneers never did have it soft.
All of America was developed by peo-
pie who lived in imperfect houses, lacked
proper tools, suffered plaques of mosqul-
toes, toiled over buggy roads and in gen
eral had to put up with whole host OF
annoyances and inconvenience. 1t seems
likely that small minority is doing most
of the complaining. Most of the settlers,
one suspects, are plugging away and say
ing nothing. The majority, probably,
realize full well that the pioneer never did
have picnic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05
How'd He Get In?

d It was a bit amusing to glance at the
list of Fairfield county legislators who
have Just been named to a committee to
speed up all action in connection with the
federal grant of As per cent for the pro-
posed Merritt Parkway. Way down at the
bottom of the list was Joseph Gillotti OF
Danbury. Mr.. Gillotti happens to be the
only democrat on the committee of eleven
members, which is headed by the up-and-
coming J. Kenneth Bradley of Westport,
senator from the 25th district.
There is also one socialist on the COM
mittee - Audubon S. Secor of Bridgeport,
who was also in the Senate during the
recent session. The remainder are tried
and true members of the cop. There is
much work ahead for the group as it will
virtually make all arrangements for hav-
Ing the federal authorities turn over to
the state $6,750,000, Washingtons share in
the s15,000,000 project. The remainder
will be Forthcoming from bond sale with
The RFC expected to finance this end OF
The job.
Il Perhaps we shouldn't be mean enough
TO point out the discrepancy between po-
litical parties represented on the legisla-
tive committee. No doubt the republican
strength in the county was so overwhelm-
HLB rs 10 WdITdHC SUCH lineup dS iilic
republicans to two outlanders Zone demo-
crat, one socialist). But just the same
history should report the fact that it took
the republicans of Connecticut long
time to make up their minds that they
wanted to back the Merritt Parkway. 1t
really remained for the democrats to force
their hand.
" Years ago the republicans started to
talk about this super-road which would
pay honor to a distinguished republican
legislator - Schuyler Merritt. Yet it
wasn't until Governor Wilbur L. Cross
came into office and began stressing the
need Of the route that definite action OF
any sort was really Forthcoming. Person.
aI|y we don't think that credit for build
}ne, planning or pushing the route should
10 70 any political party or group. Fair
Held county may float the bonds for this
project. bat Connecticut motorists will re-
'f< them Us a state road. II should
~ considered such and preliminary work
11 Ioo closely linked q party lines
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05

When he attempted to finish
the work of banking reform, be-
gun Immediately after his inau-
guration, 1t was a title group of
democratic senators In the Sec
recy of the banking committee
who scuttled the New Deal por-
tions of the bill.
Roosevelt is still long way
from being defeated in 1896, but
II he Is, 1t will be the democrats
who will do 1t.
Costly Printing
Tammany's swanky Represen-
tative Sol Bloom is still pushing
the fame and deeds Of George
Washington.
Although three years have
elapsed since the close of the
George Washington Bicentennial,
the publicity-seeking generals
simo of that celebration has
invoked again the revered and
illustrious name Of the Father
of His Country to secure, appro-
priations from congress.
Latest request is for 100000.
Purpose, the printing and bind.
ing OF 5000 copies each of the
remaining IA volumes of the
writings of George Washington"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05

This is "der Tag" for motorists. The
first of the semi-annual inspection of auto
mobiles commences today. Rigorous
tests will be given various appurtenances
of every car to determine whether or not
the vehicle constitutes a menace or not on
the highways. This is something that has
been considered for long time, but
somehow or other the state just never got
around to doing it. The purpose is not to
prevent cars being operated, but to point
out to owners obvious defects which might
at some time be responsible for an acct
dent. There will be no prosecution for
such defects, but the owner will be ex-
pected to have the necessary repairs taken
care of Immediately. The 25 cent inspec-
ton charge is we'll worth the investment
in safer driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05

Washington, July s. One Of
the most interesting sights on
Capitol Hill tn res days is to
watch the republicans. They
wear a grin that is getting
broader and broader.
Realizing months ago that the
job of defeating Roosevelt in
1886 would be superhuman,
knowing the difficulty of finding
an outstanding leader in COP
ranks, they can now sit back
with contented looks on their
faces and see the presidential
goal come nearer to their grasp.
What spreads the republican
smile is the fact that the demo-
Gratis are tearing down their own
party
Nothing is truer than this. In
fight after fight, the democrats
have proved to be Roosevelt's
greatest enemy. When he pro-
posed drastic tax increases
against wealth it was the leaders
of his own party in the senate
who baked.
When he launched the fight
against. holding corporations it
was his own party In q house
overwhelmingly d m o C r a tic
which defeated him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05

JULY
Most favored today those born from
Sept. Is through 80.
General Indications of the Day for Everybody
Morning-Good.
Afternoon-Good.
Evening-Good.
This is pleasant day. Social life should be
enjoyed. Agreement should be easy.
Today's Birthdate
You should be very economical, and 1t should
be easy for you to save your money.
You may travel to places you have not been in
manu- years or you may become deeply interested
in science, philosophy religion during April,
1896.
You should benefit through small animals or
servants during January, 1896.
Danger from fire, instruments rash action
speech from Nov. 1919, 1895.
Socially favorable Dec. 1923, 1895.
READERS desiring additional information regard
ing their horoscopes invited to communicate
with Octayine i'm care of this newspaper. Enclose
a cent stamped, seif-addressed envelope
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05
FOOD INDUSTRY BADLY II
NEED OF ORGANIZATION.
SAYS MR.. CARTER

Waterbury, Conn.,,
july 4, 1885.
Edit, of The Democrat:
rs we understand it the food
indus ry in the U. S. "A. Is one OF
the largest, but it's not organized
labor. AS we understand that the
MIRA IL out of existence, even the
president of the u. S.. Roosevelt,
gives the privilege and opportunity
to all workers TO organize, but In
vain. The food workers never
were organized. they can be Or
ganized; where Is the American
Federation of Labor? What has
Mister Green done for the food
industry? Nothing. The food work
ers Of America are the lowest paid
labor In America; they never had
anything to he proud OF; they are
worse than slaves; they are work
ing under such q rotten condition
that they are worse than the Chi
nese coolies gives you some ex-
ample Of a few local leading res
taurants and lunch rooms in town.
First, their ventilation is poor and
all workers are as white as ghosts,
at-focted. bald headed, for lack of
fresh air. They work from morning
until late at night with the broken
shifts. They don't allow them to eat.
and IL some times they feel thirsty
and they drink some ice tea or get
a scoop of ice cream they get fired.
The fans are shut off unless
they have Is or 20 customers.
They are treated worse than the
chain gang. When pay day comes
you have to pray before you get It.
and sometimes you have to go on
trial for q week, that is YOU have
to work without any money. Work
only tor eats II you get 1t. You
only get IL dollars a week or Is
dollars as cook and they want you
pay for your own coats and
aprons which costs YOU soc only
for they want you to be clean
shave, hair cut, clean shirt
every day. You have to change
stockings every day II not twice q
day and the ones that are married
ana have children 10 support?
what are they going 20 do? One
man In this local leading restaur.
ant Is doing work for two. IL he
used 10 get OF and now ] don't
believe they win set any time on.
they used 20 work 10 hours 70 get
on the next day. What are the food
workers going 20 dos Don't they
think they are going 20 organise !?
OF course they will. but where II
the American FedeFation7 The
workers are ready 60 better their
conditions. II noe The American
Federation where q ~ f7od
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05

Members of the house appro-
priations committee displayed
sharp curiosity about the details
Of this unusual printing job.
Under their critical questioning
the socialite Sol revealed the
following interesting facts:
That eleven volumes OF the
writings" have been already
published at an average" cost
of $7,242 a volume.
That 5000 copies Of each vol
ume were published, Of which L.
900 copies were given away and
the remaining 1000 retained for
sale to cover the cost of the
printing.
That of these 1000 sets only
252 have been sold so far.
And finally, that only eight Of
the remaining fourteen unpub.
lished volumes are ready for
printing, and that 1t will take at
esleast two years to compile the
other six volumes.
."Why," demanded Committee
Chairman Buchanan, "do you
need 100000 now IL you are 80.
ing to take two years to com.
plete the job?"
Because" said Sol sternly, II
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05

moon and stars were put in the
heavens to light and warm him.
he accepting the concept that he
is the particular object OF the
love and consideration of his God.
He has always been inclined to
believe that his instincts are alb
solutely correct guides to his con-
duct, and that common sense il all
that is needful to insure success in
life. He has in fact regarded him.
self as having reached the peak OF
evolution, while failing to recog-
nize the disruptive and DEATH
dealing tendencies that run side
by side with his greatest possibili.
ties. That Ii why in dealing with
criminals he has exalted his own
ideas and feelings of perfection
at the expense of others mistakes,
and has characterized them as
bad; and by implication has pro.
jected himself on q pedestal Of
righteousness, from which he looks
down on the sinner.
During the last half century,
says DR.. White, the number of in
sane has risen out of all proper.
ton to the population increase in
the United States. From 1880 to
1920 the population rose approxi-
mately 10 per cent, while the num-
Der in mental hospitals rose 4GS
per cent. A partial reason for the
increase Is accounted for by the
rapid urbanization of the country,
with its change of living condi-
tons. to which many cannot adj
just themselves, but who might
have been well adjusted in simple
rural life.
II might be pointed out that an
educated viewpoint which would
recognize that we deal in this field
with q new and unknown higher
integration would put an end to
capital punishment, and instead
follow the example of England
and its Botany Bay, where 1t PEN
allied its criminals instead of
hanging them, of France and its
DEVILS Island, and establish @ coll
ony on some island, such as per
example, Pitcairn Island; far re-
moved from civilization, guarded
by q gunboat, on which could be
exiied all the adjusted unfortu-
mates that form the criminal class,
land there tarn them over to ex-
perimental psychiatry, which "a
far, has been largely q medical
speciality dealing with the sick in
dividuai, and 20 reclaim. and cure,
rehabilitate and save those who
often become criminals because OF
childhood handicape, and 80 put
an end 10 the ruthless executions
OF human beings, scores ck whom
are morous, mental and moral De.
focfives. wso have ne power over
themselves, ana are a danger
pef-se 10 che eenmunliy.
Iu0M CHILL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05
EMINENT PHYSICIAN THROWS
NEW LIGHT ON CRIME
AND CRIMINALS
Waterbury. Conn,


July 8, 1895.
Editor of The Democrat:
1t Is refreshing to turn from the
newspaper reports Of crime news,
campaigns against criminals. shoot
ings OF public enemies by Federal
agents, who are In the main, al
reported by the newspapers--col-
lege trained, and chosen for their
greater average intellectual devel-
opment--to the report OF DIR. Will
liam A. White, superintendent OF
st. Elizabeth's Hospital in Wash
ington, d. c.
Here is findings Of an unbiased
investigator at first hand on So
ciety's attitude toward crime,
which he points to as due to preju-
dice, and pleads for the individ-
ual typical offender to be consid-
cred as q social unit.
At time when the toll Of hu-
man life taken by electric chairs,
hangmen, and licensed execution
ers. who shoot TO kill In the name
OF the law, has become appalling;
1t 10 a sign OF hope on the horizon
that points q way out OF all the
Pagan doctrines OF death penalties,
and theories that state executions
Of criminals are = deterrent des.
pite the proven truth that such Z
theory IL q failacy. II n = step for
ward towards the Iight--towardf
which social justice for the individ'
nal. h striving.
Ever since the dawn Of creation
Il has been impossible 70 obtain
for the man Cain. an unpre3udice4
hearing. ~ unlmpaesiened, calm
analysis q fHe individual ~ afpcf'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05

ate from the crime, the causes that
prompted the act, II due to en-
vironment, mental or physical
obsessions. delusions or hallucina-
lions, or the thousand one factors
that prompt man to kill his fellow
man, as did Cain his brother Abel.
has advanced but a short distance
down the ages, despite the adjur-
alton on the Temple of knowledge,
"Man Know Thyself!"
The world today, despite great
universities endowed by dying plu-
tocrats, radios, books and seekers
after truth; is still full of false
PHILOSOPHERS and false systems OF
social science. To quote the editor
of the Holy Name Journal, the
average writer who takes up his
pen does not know what man Is;
how he was created; how he Is
composed--nor where he came
from, or where he is going. The
curious thing, says the pen in the
II. N. j., is that Ignorance has
become a much admired philos-
ophy. and adds-The sad thing
is that such writer's think them
selves educated. To be ignorant and
to know it, is bad enough; but TO
be ignorant and not know 1t. is a
condition that rivals Insanity.
The Utopian Sir Launcelot, who
seeks to tear the bandage from
the eyes of Truth, who demands
social justice for every man born,
irrespective of his acts or crimes;
according to his lights and inheri-
ted traits and twilight intelligenceJ
is hailed with scorn as sentimeri-
talist, and q sob sister out OF
place in an age when the paganism
of Nietzsche is stronger than the
gospels.
1t is then in this little known No
Mans Land OF inter-human reia.
tionships and its Psychology that
DIR. White throws a beam OF rea-
son and common sense.
A great deal of society's atti-
tude toward the criminal, says DR..
White, lie due to an outworn phil
osophy which regarded man a. tho
ideal of perfection, ana deviation
from such q concept-as contrary
to human nature. This human
seif-righteousness 10 q defensive
reaction of man against the sense
OF heiplessnebs Of himself In the
vast. mysterious. unknown universe
by which he 10 surrounded.
In most OF the other aspects
this philosophy has been aban'
doncd. Man recognises his little
ness IN the physical universe e. Z
result OF the revelations Of the
Astronomers. In other fields ne
has yet 70 recognise his Ilttleness'
So from the beginning mas has
looked upon hIInge|f az boInH the
center Of The tniVeFEe. the flew
e Of creation ieK NneH1 re san'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05

We like the motive, that is behind the
plan to change the name Of the municipal
golf course or rather to give Is formal
name to the course that of John P. Elton,
distinguished resident of this city and
President of the Board Of Park Commis-
sioners. His name will always be init
mately linked with our civic life. He has
PLAYED an important part in it over long
period of years. It is altogether fitting
that the city golf links should perpetuate
his name.
For more than one reason is this be-
coming He is not merely the president
of the body under whose jurisdiction
comes control of the course, but he showed
much more than passing interest in the
construction and operation Of. the course.
1t was Mr. Elton who bought the bonds
that enabled the city to build this beautiful
playland out on top of East Mountain.
Such display of civic pride should be
properly recognized.
We feel sure that the rank and file of
citizenry in Waterbury, whether golfers
or not, will gladly second the move to des-
aignate the course the John Prince Elton
Course. 1t perpetuated, as we said above,
an old and esteemed name. 1t gives the
present holder of it the proper recog-
milton to which he is entitled and which
all of us would have him receive. The
thought behind such an action as this is
truly democratic. All will agree on this.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05

One more bridge now spans the majes-
tic Hudson River. Catskill and Hudson are
linked by this structure which is of the
cantilever type with las clearance above
the river channel. The view from the
span up and down the stream is said to
be magnificent. The bridge is of the toll
type, but will revert to state ownership
when tolls have retired the bonds with
which construction was financed. The
bridge will bring the Catskills with all
their history and beauty much nearer to
Connecticut than ever.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05

Workers Industrial Union Of AM
erica? There are 4, reasons for
organizing the food workers in
all leading cities in the U. S.
as read in the newspapers
about them bringing many VIC
tories to the food workers. At the
same time / would like to criticize
the board of health of Waterbury,
who should suppress these restaur-
ants or force them to give ventila-
ton, not when customers are
around but always, and do every
thing possible for them. There can
be city law to help this poor res
taurant worker.
Well hope one of these unions
will wake up and do some
thing for them as soon as possible.
hope you will help these
poor workers, Dear Editor, with
q big long article in your newspa-
per.
Thanking you. remain truly
yours,
G. CARTER.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05

This man Farley is no respecter of
names or titles. He has just closed the
mails to Secretary of the Treasury Henry
Morgenthau, Jr. It seems Mr.. Morgen-
thau's department has been flooding the
mails with circulars in franked letters
boosting the baby bonds. So many pro-
tests came in that Postmaster General Far
ley cracked down" on the Treasury De-
partment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05
Selected Poem
GOLD

GOLD
(Gwen Castle in the Christian Science Monitor)
The world Is full of gold today,
never saw much before;
II makes a trail along the beach,
And on the cliffs against the sky
1t burns like beacons set on high
That only those who climb can reach.
took the road beside the shore,
And then the path that threads the coomb,
And everywhere ! saw the broom.
grand triumphant blaze of bloom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05

am anxious to get through with
the work. I have not been away
from this town for four years
winter and summer, and ! would
like to get through with this
work"
NOTE: Actual compiler and
editor OF the Writings" Is DR..
John c. Fitzpatrick.
Merry.Go- Round
The recent marriage Of his
daughter. Grace, makes Daniel C.
Roper, conservative secretary of
commerce, the father-in-law Of
q man who was once an I. w. w.
organizer and member Of the
young socialists. The new son-in-
law is DR.. Frank Bohn, now Sc
years Of age, and less radical
than in the flaming days of his
youth when he advocated revo-
luton, and married his first
wife. actress Edna Goodrich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 1880 p. M. daylight time).
Sun rises $40 q. M; sets s;ss .. M.
daylight time).
All vehicles must be iishted thirty min
utet after sunset
Hlek tide NJ New Haven Saturday, July
q. s;s0 y. m. low Tide. p;4s y. M. tday.
light time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05

In the discussion of taxes, let's not lose
sight of the fact that what the country
needs is more taxable incomes. If every
citizen had taxable income, the depres-
sion would be licked and the budget
balanced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05
Daily Washington Merry Go Round

-BYD
o MrryG Go-Hound'
COP Hopes for 1886 Rise Democrats Split Ranks Over New DEAL Men
of His Own Party Licked FDR Taxes and Holding Compnes Bank
Reform Measure Sd Several Democratic Senator's Sol Bloom
Still Asking Funds for George Washington Celebration
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05
Horoscope

BY OCTAVINE
For persons who believe that human des-
tiny Is guided by the planets, the daily horo.
scope is outlined by a noted astrologer. In
addition to information of general interest, 1t
outlines information of special interest to per-
sons born the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05

Indications are that able business men
will make big money in the future as they
have done in the past But they won't
keep so much of it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05

Q. who invented the saxo-
phone?
A. The modern saxophone was
invented in 1870 by Antoine 10.
seph Sax (known AZ Adolphe
Sax) of Belgium. The essential
principle Of the instrument was
known earlier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05
To.DAY's COMMON ERROR
Never say, "He has u good line
of talk; say, "He Is good
talker."

A. It originated in Scotland
many years ago, and means the
real thing. It is supposed to refer
to the head of a clan, originally
spelled Mackay.
@. Where was Eva Tanguay
born, and how old is she? How
long has she been on the stage?
A. She was born in Marbleton.
Canada, August /, 1878, and went
on the stage at the age OF eight.
Q. Who is responsible for the
reformed spelling movement in the
United states?
A. It isu nder the leadership of
the Simplified Spelling board, Lake
Placid club. Lake Placid, IN. Y.
Q. Who wrote the novel Scar
let Sister Mary?"
A. Mrs. Julia M. Peterkin.
Q. Give the correct spelling
and pronunciation for the name
Of young goose.
@. How many immigrants
were admitted to the United States
between the years 1929 and 1888?
A. The total number was &C.,
161 of whom 279,67s came In
1929; in 1880 there was 241,700;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-05

Really, isn't it rather rough on the rich
fellows who have been demanding a bal
anced budget. to propose balancing it with
their money?