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The Washington times., 1935-12-05
SORORITY
. T0CELEBRATE
FOUNDER DAY
BY MARY PADGETT

Kappa Beta Pi Legal Sorority
will celebrate its founders day
with a dinner Sunday night at
the Hay-AiamS House.
The Inter- Chapter Council OF
the sorority's Province No. 2, is
in charge of the affair. The COM
mittee on arrangements includes
Miss Edith M. Cooper, Miss Lula
Prather, Mrs. Anna M. Smith,
Miss Mary v. Marraffa, Mrs. Vir-
ginia Wraase, Miss Florence M.
Horigan, Miss Helen Kuntz and
Miss Ora Marshino. Miss Helen
Newman is in charge of the en-
tertainment.
In recognition of the patriotic
cooperation of the United States
Marine Band, the District OF Co
lumbia Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution will present o sill
yer cup to the band.
The ceremony will take place at
dress parade at the Marine Bar
racks, next Monday afternoon at
4:30 o'clock.
Mrs. George Madden Grimes,
State regent, will receive the cup
from Miss Lillian Chenoweth,
State chairman of music, and will
in turn present 1t to Capt. Taylor
Branson, who will accept it for
the band.
John Ihlder, executive officer
alley dwelling authority for the
District of Columbia, will speak
on Conversion Of the Inhabited
Alleys Of Washington, before the
forum luncheon Of the Woman's
National Democratic Club. Mon
day afternoon at 1890 o'clock in
the clubhouse, 1925 New Hamp
shire Ave. N. W.
Mrs. Homer Cummings will b.
the guest Of honor at tea u
be given at the clubhouse, Satur
day afternoon from 4 to 6 O'Clock
Mrs. Otto T. Simon, active II
various literary and musical &C
tivities, will talk on Clara SchC
mann, the Woman" before tht
Washington branch Of the Ameri
can Association Of Universit!
Women, Sunday afternoon at 81!
O'Clock, in the organizations
Street clubhouse.
Mrs. Simon'S talk will be giVeI
In place Of the usual musicale.
Mrs. Richard Hogue will b.
hostess at the tea which will b.
served after the talk. Those whit
will preside at the tea tables viii
be Miss Olga Halsey, Miss Mildred
Dean, Mrs. B. H. Jarmin. Mrs
Frank Lathrop, Mrs. Francis M
Savage and Miss Belle Rankin.
Others who will assist in greet
ing the guests are Mrs. John J
O'Connor, Mrs. Basil Manly. Mrs
Karl Fenning, Miss Mary Louis
Chace, Miss Ruby NevinS, Mis-
Marguerite Maize, Miss Louise Ca
ton, Miss Clara Challice, Mis-
Martha E. Edwards, Miss z. Nyc'
Feldmeyer, Miss Agnes Frederiki
Garrels, Miss Olive N. Hallock
Miss Ann Sparks Hamilton, Mrs
Olive T. Kephart, Miss Edith A
Lathrop, Miss Marguerite Man
ming, Miss LuSy Reardon, Mis-
Dorothea Schmidt, and Mis-
Esther Pearce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
No Decision Yet

If Fairfield county thinks that 1t IS going to get super-commiSison that VIII have powers outranking even those of the State Highway Commissioner it reckons without the arguing powers of State Sen ator John F. Lynch of West Haven. The willy legislator is out to prevent any such extraordinary powers being delegated to the Merritt Highway Commission. And while he was about it, why didn't he take the occasion to show what the rest of the state thinks about this roadway.
 Once upon time proponents of the route could have had almost anything Tn the way of new-fangled road. But now, we'll the situation is to say the least bit delicate. And it is due simply to the fact that there has been too much arguing about the type of road, where it will and won't go, and very little about how the road will be financed. That was at one time the big issue Today it doesn't figure at all in the discussions. We presume the motorlst as usual will pay and pay well.
 As to the type of road naturally we ex- pected something pretty swanky, but there is no reason to believe that the State High way Department couldn't produce the beautiful as well as the practical. And in view of the fact that it is going to be hard U0 get Ine IuAuS LogeCher to nldhe poSSloiS construction of the memorial highway, we think that Fairfield county ought to accompany any complaints it has with suggestions as to ways and means of rais- ing money.
 Had the state gone at this in the spirit proposed it would have immediately float ed bond issue. It could then have bought the necessary rights of way and started actual work and probably have the road way partially complete today. The bonds could have been retired by tolls collected on tic road We still think this idea isn't so far-fetched. It would be pay-as-you-go scheme. It would mean development of the route such as the county asks. It would mean no curtailment of highway eXpendi- lures when the real burden of the Merritt Highway came to rest upon it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
Alibi, But No Excuse

Big Navy Lobbyist William B. Shearer, grilled by Senate committee, attempts
 to justify himself by asserting that every { fight he made in the interests of larger fleet was made at the request of officers in the U. s. Navy. It is time for every tone to realize that this does not justify GGShearer, or any other lobbyist It simply means that the naval officers themselves have something to explain.
 Army and Navy officers, in democ- .racy, are the servants of the civilian gov Iernmept. It isn't up to them to decide on
 policies. Their job is to execute the poli- Ecies the civil government lays down. If Congress votes for smaller military es-
 Establishment, the officer has no business
 whatever trying to nullify that decision. Naval officers who assist the schemings of Shearer need to be reminded very
 sharply just who is boss in this country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
Speeches. Senator

One of the "baby senators" at Washing ton is Victor Donahey, three times gov ernor of Ohio. While the New Deal roars around him and the oratorical geysers work overtime, Senator Donahey sits in a back seat and, says nothing. Asked when he will make his maiden speech, he replies: q may never make it. was the only man in the 1912 constitutional con- vention in Ohio who didn't make speech. Nobody should ever make speech unless it's absolutely necessary, and no speech should ever exceed 15 minutes.
 Donahey might mean it, too. He didn't make speeches when he was running for the Senate; he just wrote letters, and dropped around quietly here and there, chatted little with the boys, and passed on. What can you make of United States senator like that? There may be method, thought, in his silence. Many senator has talked himself out of job Some of the oldest senators say least. By not at tracing hostile attention, they just come to be a sort of habit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
So They Say

I don't think they (thc attorneys) can defend me properly, I have only neck, and I'm par ticular what happens to it. Adam Rchetti, lieutenant of the late Pretty Boy" Floyd. 4
  MT Richberg once had ants in his pants Now he has tarantulaS.
 Gen Hugh Johnson. It is proposed to strike at the economic heart of the problem by . requiring that no future shall be fought borrowed money, but shall be paid for substantially by current taxes.
 Senator Vandenberg, Michigan.
 
 He is grand person. I adore him friend.
 Mary Kirk Brown, speaking of Max Baer. In my opinion, MIRA is Chcagos old .pro- lection racket in theory, and like John Dillin- gers wooden gun, in practice, sheer bluff, men, acing if it goes over, but ridiculous in reality. Marvin w. Coleman, Cincinnati business man who lost his Blue Eagle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
MACHINISTS' UNION BRINGS FRANCIS FENTEN TO
 TOWN

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 In keeping up with the times, Machinists' Union, Local 1885, has secured the services of Francis J. Fenten of Washington, D. C., to address the meeting of local skilled workmen to be held at Lib- erty hall, 3o5 Bank street, Friday evening, April s, 1885.
 MT. Fenten is at present ,n charge of the strike at the Colts Firearms Company in Hartford as a representative of the American Federation Of Labor.
 MT Fenten's activities as strike representative of the A. F. of l.. are well known to labor enthusi- asts, because of his successful en- gineering of strikes in every state in New England in his long ca reer.
 His ability to address working men is an art; his oratorical quali- ties spell-binding.
 All local workingmen are in 'vited to drop in and hear what if going on in the Colt strike and 6 great deal of the points of inter. est, locally and nationally, that will be brought up.
 Yours sincerely. i1 4 N a. d . .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
Selected Poem
NIGHT BEFORE RAIN

Leona Ames Hill in the New York Times) This east wind is forerunner to the rain; This haloed moon, these blurred, inscrutable
 stars Af This eerie moonlight with its misted bars Widened and spread into d silver stain Across the troubled lake. The night is wld With wind and loveliness. Beware the dark, Scented with falling apple bloom, and hark Lest you walk one lost, walk as child Lost in the tangled fields; beware the look Of spring stars, climbing up q luminous sky: Better within doors, cushioned with book Than where the wind is perilous cry Across the dark, and beauty will accost Him who goes forth to walk as one lost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05

In addition to this top-heavy array of must" legislation, there are a number of other im- portant measdres-ship subsid- ies, food and drug regulation, apri-lynching, AAA amendments; taking-the-profit- out-of- and the 3O-hour work week--which are fighting for consideration and stand some chance of com polling action.
 Reason for the desire to get all Administration measures passed is that 1886 is a presi- dential election year and the White House wants the legisla- tive boards swept clean so as to ensure a short session next year. SOME PARTY
 Brooklyn's veteran Congress man O'Connor gave a stag party for democratic newcomers the other day and Congress is still talking. about it.
 Chief performers were Byron Nicholson Scott of California and Frank E. Hook of Michigan plus Percy L.. Gassaway and Jack Nichols of Oklahoma.
 Scott, a reserved, dignified former professor of economies and history, listened impatiently to a pcroration by Gassaway. Then casting oR his usual re- straint, he took the floor. In a loud and truculent voice he .la- bclled his booted colleague from Oklahoma a "vulgar bore"
 Gassaway promptly objected. Scott offered to step outside and prove his contention. The offer was not accepted.
 A little while later Hook of Michigan found cause. to differ with Cassaway. Nichols of Ok 1ahoma came to his defense.
 The controversy finally ended
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
MUTUAL AID PRAISE SHOULD GO WHERE
 DESERVED
Editor, Waterbury Democrat:

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 In regards to an article appear ing in your paper by a western Senator showering praises on the Honorable MT Hayes and the Mu- tual Aid system as it is running Ill our fair city at present, don't think he would be willing to show CT his praise so freely if he knew the way things are run in this fair city of ours.
 I doubt if he knew that the Mu- tual Aid is financed, not by the City, but by the good, kind-hearted working people, who are willing to donate part of their earnings each week to their less fortunate brothers.
 But still our honorable mayor takes all the credit and 1 think for all the praise that has been shoWered on him and the rest oi the city administration as they point with pride at all the, work the Mutual Aid has done for tha city, what has the city done for the Mutual Aid?
 Does our good mayor know that almost a LnOuSduu OL OuE SOVu citizens and their families are not living, but merely existing on this great Mutual Aid in our fair city /!
 And l for one who is employed on the Mutual Aid do not see why our city fathers do not show their appreciation for all that the MA- tual Aid has done.S
 As we all know the Mutual Aid has agreed once more to shoulder the city's work for them by offer. ing to sweep. the streets of our fail city during the cleanup cam. paign that is about to start hero in the next few days. And fo, all the good that is being done think that it is about time our city fathers did some also and would suggest that insofar as the Mutual Aid men will be working next tt regular Str@et Department mcT and as they do as much work, ii not more, than the regular cits men, I would see no reason why the city should not donate a dol.al day to the Mutual Aid men do ing that work and helping out thf unfortnnates the way the Eoot working people are so willing tt give. remain
 Sincerely yours, VI n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
BROOKLYN LITHUANIANS KNOW HOW TO SPLIT
 THEIR TICKET

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Are the democrats making a mistake by, not reappointing Dep uty Sheriff John Jenusaitis? I'll say they are. The last election showed how the Lithuanians in Brooklyn voted splitsticket. Why did almost everybody split their ticket? Because they wanted Deputy Sheriff Jenusaitis to have his position.
 Are the young people of Brook lyn active? I'll say they are, but in what party, the republican,? 7? Looks like the next election the democrats are going to- have a hard time in Brooklyn. l do think that most Brooklyn voters would like to see Deputy Sheriff Jenusaitis reappointed to his po- sition. Signed just
 TR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
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 TH@ EDITOR.
 o. What are the Irish Hospi. tals sweepstakes?
 A. They are lotteries, usually held about three times a year, the winners being decided by the run. ming of some important horse race in England.
 Q..Was President Andrew Jack. son impeached?
 A. He was impeached' in the house of representatives in 1868 and was acquitted by the U. s. sen- ate acting as court of impeach- ment.
 0. Is William Wrigley, Jr alive?
 A. No.
 o. Have the Philippine Islands been granted independence?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05

lucky if Congress adjourns by July 15. There is good reason for this pessimism. Not for years, has session been so slow-moving in getting under way. "
 Despite the fact that the legis- lative wheels have been grind ing, for three months, only one major measure-the work-relief bill--has come out of the hop per.
 The others, even more contro- versial, are piled up in varying degrees of incompleteness. The list of these projects and their status is enough to give even the stotutest-hearted floor leader the willies: M TSocial security program, now awaiting disposal by the house has not even been; considered by senate committee. It. is sure to consume weeks of bit ter warning when it finally reaches the senate.
 MIRA continuance still is un- der consideration by the senate Finance M by tn oshrdl thtett finance committee and will be for several more weeks. It IS certain of prolonged considera- tion on the senate floor.
 The banking reform bill, still in the early phases of commit tee consideration, is good foc two weeks or a month of floor battling.
 The holding corporation bill is under heavy fire in commit tees by utility foes. A month for floor action on this measure is a conservative estimate:
 Wagner labor disputes bill Is making slow progress in com mittee and is certain to do the same on the floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05

Every national group in America would be petitioning the govern ment to do this or do that for their blood relatives.
 By staying on the side lines we can keep neutral. If now and then we become inveigled into a situa- ton whereby we are requested to give an unofficial opinion--we can promptly withdraw such opinion if it seemed likely to draw us into conflict. But if we were signed Up on the dotted line\ we would be forced into a bad situation.
 Japan pulled out of the League and doesn't worry about 1t. But we are such septimentalists we would be tricked into defending our honor. Europe knows our weakness and. will never be happy until she can hook us into thc:r poker game.
 SIMPLE SIMON.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
WANTED = FINANCES TO START ANOTHER
 WORLD WAR

Waterbury, conn.
 April 4, 1885.
 Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 What a fine mess we would find ourselves in if we had joined the World Court or the League of Na- tions. Europe is seething with plots and counter plots. They were hoping to hook America into the arena because it takes dough to shoot fireworks. Those fellows in Europe love to scrap but want somebody else to pay for the drama.
 Now that we refused to be roped in, these nations are figur- ing how they can start a fight without our dough. By not join ing up as a charter member per- haps America will prevent Eu- rope from staging a war until they can find ways and means to finance one.
 There are so many national groups Tn America it would be diff ficult for us 10 keep out of Euro pean sguabbles if we were signed ID in the Court or the League.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
The Wise Way

It took a long time to do it, but the E$4, 1880, 100000 work-relief bill finally passed and the interesting question now is, "what all the money going to be spent for? The prime purpose, of course, is to put men to work, and almost any program that accomplishes this end will be good one. But there are ways and ways of do- ing it.
 One way is illustrated by the CWA prof ect of a year ago. This did give men work pnd if did get some needed jobs done. but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05

A. The McDuffie -Tydings act, passed by congfess last year, pro- vides for Philippine independence in 1945. o. Do some fish explode when taken from the water? A. Deep sea fishes, such as the red snapper, sometimes burst if brought up too quickly to the sur face, because the sudden change of pressure is more than their air bladders can stand.
 Q. Who played the role of Ed ward G. Robinson's wife in "silver Dollar?"
 A. AMne MacMahon. o. Starting at exactly 12 o'clock, at what times during the day will the hands of a watch pass each other?
 A. At 5-11 minutes past 1;
 10 10-11 minutes past 2; 16 All minutes past 3, etc, adding 5-11 minutes for each hour.
 o. How did Shirley Temple get into moving pictures A. She was one of 200 child ac- tresses who answered a general call from one of the studios in Holly wood. She had already learned to sing by initiating radio crooners, and she picked up most of her tap dancing in the studios. 
 Q. When it is @ o'clock A. M. in New York, what time is it in Rome, Italy?
 A. Twelve noon, Central Euro pean time.
 O. What is the difference in
 meaning of adsorb and absorb? | A. Absorb means to condense and hold Ca gas) by absorption. Absorb means to drink in or suck
 up as through the pores, as a sponge absorbs water.
 Q. What is the goose-step? A. The straight-legged, stiff kneed, parade step formerly used by the German infantry. The naiae was given to it by the English and Americans.
 0. Tn which of Tennyson's
 poems is the quotations: "He makes
 in blows, with Hook tackling
 both OklahOmans. From the guarded accounts of
 those present, the ensuing me-
 lee was a real battle-while 1t | lasted. Eyewitnesses un n mously
 give the verdict to Hook. (C6pyright, 1885, by United Feature Syndicate, Inc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05

Washington, April 5.-Cor- gressionai leaders believe they have cleared up the mystery as to who IS behind Herbert Hoov- CTS revived political activity. |.
 Knowing the former president as they do, they were satisfied he would not have re-entered the political arena on his own Volition.
 Someone, they were convinced, was prompting him.
 The identity of this behind- the scenes mastermind has now been established to their com- plete satisfaction.
 He is ogden l.. Mills, multi millionaire secretary of the treasury in Hoover's cabinet and most powerful republican figure in 1931-32.
 Positive information has come to the congressional chieftains that Mills arranged and fi- nanccd the recent Sacramento gathering of Young Republicans, had a large hand in the prepara- ton of HOover's statement to the assembly.
 Also, they are informed Mills spurred Hoover to issue his earlier blast against the Roose- welt monetary policy and pre- vailed on him to write the booK he published last year.
 SHIRLEY TEMPLE VICTIM
 Sauare- jawed Minister Borden ave of Paraguay has been in the United States for some years, has come to look upon it as his second home. So also have his two children aged 5 and '. But there is one thing he doesn't like about this country.
 "I have become a victim," he. says, "of Shirley Temple. l have to take my children to see all her pictures. I have to buy dresses, pajamas, hats all mod elled after Shirley Temple.
 q even bought book on Shirley Temple, and had to dis course and comment and explain about it.
 q am glad we have no Shir- lev Temples in Paraguay"
 NOTE-The Ambassador or Argentina, universally known as the best informed diplomat on the agriculture, industry, com merce and politics of the United States, does not know who Shir- ley Temple is. ADJOURNMENT DATE
 Congressional leaders are say ing privately that they VIII De
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05

The Legislature is planning to cut the tercentenary commissions requested ap- propriation for 1885 in half It will get $1OO,0OO, according to present advices from Hartford. We don't think that the Legislators should be too niggardly in this one respect. Money is scarce, we know that. It is also unbefitting for any gov- ernment to use money for any other pur- pose today than to end existing conditions of distress among our unemployed. But Connecticut is only 300 years old once. We can't ignore the possibility of making this event an epic in U s. history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05

Efforts are being made to preserve our national bird. What, you don't know what the national bird is? The bald or white-headed eagle is in danger of being exterminated, according to the National Association of Audubon Societies. Read ing recent bulletin of this organization we note that, Unfortunately many thoughless people kill these rare birds wantonly, either from desire to obtain a trophy or to boast of their prowess Future generations ought not to be deprived of their Tight to see the thrilling spectacle of an eagle soaring magnificently overhead or flying to its great nest in some tall tree, with food for the young It would be little short of national crime if the eagles are permitted to be driven from the last few places where they now persist. ." And that is our daily good turn. There aren't many eagles in Connecticut, but we can add our plea to those being made for the species.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
Horoscope
BY oCTAvINE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope IS outlined by a noted astrOioger: In addition to information oi general interests, 1t outlines in- formation of special interest 10 persons born on the designated dates. asa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
APRIL 6

What a day! Watch your step and avoid anger, handling firearms fire or sharp instruments. The time is warlike and accidental. Do nor quarrel with partners or those around you. Be careful with your money for you may be inclined to spend too lavishly.
 Birthdate
 Be careful from now through April 12, 1885. You should be fortunate through agriculture. Jan uary, 1896 should be financially good. You may also travel then.
 Danger June 27-July 3. 1885.
 Socially favorable June 2l-24, 1885.
 Write letters or finish any cleri. cal work on April 16,17 and lS, 1885. Be careful to avoid intestinal difficulty during November and De- cember.
 March and April. 1936 should be secretly but surely construc- tive. Readers desiring additional in- formation regarding their horo- scopes arc invited to communicate with Ociayine in care of tliis news paper. Enclose 3-cent stamped, . scif-addressed envelope.