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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14
ITALIAN SOCIETIES APPRE. CIATE NEWSPAPER
 TREATMENT
Waterbury, Conn.,,
 August 14, 1885.

Waterbury, Conn.,,
 August IA, 1885. To the Editor of Democrat:
 In behalf of the Italian American Federation of Societies and Clubs of Waterbury, Conn.,, wish to thank you for the courtesies ex- tended to the federation and its affiliated units by giving them ample space in the columns of your paper.
 Favorable comment Is being made throughout the city and else where concerning the fairness with which news of Italian-American in- terest are being published by the Waterbury newspapers.
 The press Is traditional medi- um whereby the national con- science is formed and you are to be congratulated in your practice of giving news of Italian interest in. discriminate attention, thereby at- tracing the interest of Italian Americans. not only to things which particularly interest them as class. but in things essential to become intelligent and loyal citi- zens of this country.
 Yours very truly, John De Pastino,
 President.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14
TO.DAY's COMMON ERROR
 Never say, ''The life of a beg. gar is happier than a princc"; say, happier than that of . prince"

A. Wednesday, December 12. c. Did the United States sov- ernment borrow money from Eng.
 land during the panic of 1907? A. No. Q. Is an unprotected radio
 aerial a lightning conductor? A. It does offer conducting path to a bolt of lightning which may strike in the vicinity. c. Who wrote the poem
 "Thanatopsis?"
 A. William Cullen Bryant. 0. What is the address of Mrs. Preston, the widow of President
 Grover Cleveland? A. Mrs. Thomas J. Preston,
 IT,, Westland. Princeton, N. J. o. Who was the first trainer of
 feas?
 A. Prof. Ruhl exhibited fieas in
 1891 that were trained to dance.
 draw chariots, and throw objects
 many times their own weight. If you want a copy of our new Booklet THE DOG AND CAT BOOK. writ to the Waterbury
 Democrats Washington Bureau, enclosing ten cents (1Oc) for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14
Selected Poem
HIGH PASTURE.

Frances Frost in the Christian Science Monitor Among the blue-green junipers Where the young red fox takes cover, Among the wild warm grasses blown One way the whole hill over Here among the star-moss stones, The thistle-stalks and colver, have lain on sloping ground alone In the wind, in the high suns burning have smelled the damp rich tang of loam And watched the great sky turning The slant of trees, spiders home, Crows in dark flock churning, And found in one swift hour enough To keep forever: thunder
 Of earth's small sounds, the beauty of The leaping fox who sundered thicket. his paw-prnts in the rough Weeds. and the hills heart under!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14
Test Y Q UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these
 test questions? Turn to last
 page for the answers.
 1. What. Is the official abbre. viation of Pennsylvania?
 2. During the French Revc- lution, who were the Girondists? :? : 8. Can the president order the coinage of U. S. money?
 {. Name the capital of Wyom- ing.
 5. What is the name for the offspring of muiatto and . white person?
 6. What is metempsychosis?
 2. Name the discvoverer of the North Pole.
 6. Of what country Is Nova Scotia a province? Q. Who was the third murderer in Shakespeare's ''hiacboth5 2"
 10. Which large city in the U' s. has a district called the ''locp:"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14
Question Box

You can get as snswes so apy answernble question os sacs OF "a. e0rmn tlOn hy wrttinR Co Fsedesark M. Kerby. QuesttOn Edises. The Waterbury lbensUrrne. WashtmgtOw Rureaa. 1918 Thirteenth Street, Washington. D. (. enriosiDg THREE cents in eoin or postage stamps for seply. DO sot as: postaI cards. Medieal and tegaI adviees cannot bs given aos can exteaded research be made. All other questiOns will receive personal reply. LettePs vvithout name oY address cannot he an. syvered. All letters gre connden. tial. YOu are cordially tnvitea to make use Os this free service as
 THE Ep,roM Q. What does the Scottish name Campsie mean?
 A. It's origin is Gaelic, and 1t means crooked hill.
 c. What position does Ferdi- nand Pecora now hold?
 A. Justice of the New York State Supreme Court.
 Q. Name some of the tribes that are ruled by women.
 A. Among them are the Congo tribes of West Africa, the Kasias of Bengal, the Damaras of South Africa and the Hovas of Madagas- car.
 Q. Which kingdoms have been abolished since the World War? A. The kingdom of Greece, the Turkish Empire and the kingdom of Spain.
 Q. Is Palestine tropical country?
 A. It is in the North temper ate zone.
 c. How many sons and daugh- ters does the Bible attribute to Adam and Eve?
 A. The Bible account names Cain, Abel, and Seth, but adds that to Adam and Eve were born sons and daughters. None of the daughters are named.
 Q. Give the date on which the Jewish feast of Hanukkah fell in 1906.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14
WHAT DO PEOPLE EXPECT OF MAYOR HAYES AND
 HIS ADMINISTRATION?

WaterDury, conn.
 Aug. 1s. 1885.
 Editor of The Democrat:
 Through business connections I have had occasion to spend con- siderable time in many other cit- ies throughout this country but never have I witnessed such gross ingratitude as is displayed by some of the people of Waterbury to their deserving mayor. From my observation, and l have spent quite some time Investigating some of the slanderous charges hurled at the present administra- tion by a biased and unfriendly press headed by the most unchris- tian-like person have ever come in contact with, and found them either groundless or of such a petty nature as to be of little or no consequence and such as would enter into any organization of size. To my way of thinking Mayor Frank Hayes Is such an outstand- ing man of character that every man, woman and even child should write him Q personal letter of thanks each year that he gives his valuable time to the ad- ministration of the affairs of the people, and unless have been greatly misled 1t is gratis for l
 know he spends and gives many times his salary.
 have even questioned him per-
 sonaily as to how ho can so among
 the people of all nationalitiea
 and .creeds and coiors and spend Ihcurs enjoying himself in further ling their many causes, and he has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 7:51 D. m. (daylight time). Sun rises 5:59 a, m: sets 7:54 p. m. Daylight timel.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty mln- utes after sunset.
 High tide at New Haven Thursday, August 15. i2.03 .. m.; low tide, b.43 q. m. (daylieht tlmel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14
Horoscope

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope is outlined by q noted astrologer. In addition to information of gen. eral interest, it outlines inform ation of special interest to per- sons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14
Bus And Truck Law

The Wheeler bill for federal regulation of interstate commerce by bus and truck is step in the right direction. It is meas l.re which has been debated and studied by congress for ten years. The railroads have lone complained that it was unfair
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14

Education must streamline Itself for better performance. --Miss Agnes samueison, euperin-
 tsndent of public instruction in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14

Old Sol must view his summers work with satisfaction as he surveys the tanned backs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14

Various nations unable to make liv- ing in their own countries, think they could do it in each others countries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14
Washington Merry Go Round
Rhode Island Aftermath
Bx DREW PEARSON and ROBERT s. ALLEN - usIsors os ~zaerry-GO- Round "ore Merry.Go-Ecun

"aer1yGO-EsOund and "aore Merry-Go-Round" Rhode Island Aftermath
 all the republican shouting and Rhode Circle mulng few salient tho O caused it.
 The England in 1886 that did carry | in 1892. e notable gains in 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14
IN TO-DAY'S MAIL

newspaper opinions readers unless accompanied with the writer's and address will be accepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14

The country seems to be full of investi- gations, but often probes are better than plasters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14
A Thought for Today

And said, Verify say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the Kingdom ot heaven-St. Matthew, 1S:3.
 Children have more need of models than or critics.-Joubert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14
AUGUST 1s

AUGUST 16 Most favored ones today are those who were born from Feb. 20 through March 21.
 General Indications of the Day
 for Everybody.
 Morning-Bad.
 Aftepnoon-Doubtful. t.
 Evening-Doubtful
 Today's Blrthdate. You should be a very cheerful person.
 You should have many fortunate things happen to you during March June and October of 1886. Business love affairs. speculation and travel ing should be of benefit to you. Your children should bring you success at that time.
 Danger Jan. 2 through T, 19S6. Socially favorab le Jan. 20 through 24, 1936.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14

Readers desiring additional in. formation regarding their horo' sc0rpcs arc Invited Co cOnssnunl' cate with 0ctmvInc in care of ttil newspaper. Enclose a 6 cenl stamped, selfsa0dFesaed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14


 The second is that the Rhode Island defeat has stimulated democratic politicos to consider able national activity. Their smug cocksureness regarding the outcome of 1936 has had a dent knocked into 1t the size of a battleship.
 Simultaneously, and para- doxlcally, this same dent has not been am unmixed blessing to the republicans, for req sons not too obvious on the surface.
 Republican best bet for 1886 was to form a coalition ticket including old guard democrats, thus splitting the democratic party. But with the Rhode Is- land success staring them in the : face, 1t begins to look as if they would sweep aside any amal- gamstion with democratic tories. If they do this, it will probably cost them the cleo. ffOn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-23
Daily Mishap Total
Paramount Problem
National Calamity Must Be Ended States Commits
sioner- Highway Illumination Big Help to Farmers

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-23
GOVERNMENT USES
GREFRICERATOR
Supply Committee Places
Electric Boxes on Gem
eraI Schedule

the United States government
through the general supply COM
naittee. has placed General Electric
-.s-.zs....ss 81. -.. 1900,
iel1ias ela'rs IN az sa- supply
schedule, according to announce
ment made to-day by J. e. Nelly,
local manager of Modern Home
tJtilities inc GLE J1istributors IA
the States ~ Conne6tic,f
.sThis means fhat 0ovarnment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-23
ONOTICE GIVEN
OF RATE CHANGES
Relief Workers Here to En-
Joy Benefits OF Highest
Wage Scale

The widely discussed work
relief pay scale which in many
sections Of the country has aroused
violent opposition and has been
particularly disapproved by labor
leaders will not affect Waterbury,
at all, William NJ. Harris, local re-
lief administrator. said today.
Mr.. Harris said he had received
no official notice of the adoption
of the new wage scale but that on
the basis of newspaper accounts of
the schedule it appeared that re-
lief wages here would remain
practically the same as in the past.
Skilled Workers
The only change entailed in the
adoption of the new scale locally
will affect a comparatively small
group of skilled workers. Under
the new plan this type of labor
now paid a fiat rate of 800 an
hour, will receive SIS a month.
BY far the greater number of
workers on the local FERA rolls
may be classified as unskilled labor.
Pay rates for this type of labor
have been announced as $50
monthly, with intermediate work.
ers'' to receive $65: and technical
workers $95 monthly.
Waterbury is in region No. 1
on the chart outlined by national
relief officials. The highest wage
rates will be paid to counties in
this region whose principal mu-
nicipality had q population at least
OF 100000 in 1880.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-23
Waterbury
Produce Market
FURNISHED by Connecticut
Department Of Agriculture,
B. P. Storrs, local agent)

Wednesday morning at the Mea-
dow street farmers market first
native lettuce from outdoor plant
ings was on sale, Boston head type
selling for 65 to 20 cents per dozen.
Other native lettuce from under
glass sold mostly for IS to IS cents
when No. quality head type,
small curly type selling as low as
so cents.
Offerings of spinach were liberal
and the market for 1t weak. Rhu-
barb and radishes continued plenti-
full. Asparagus was light in supply
and the market for 1t held Arm.
(Unless otherwise stated quota
lions are based on sales of good
merchantable products to retailers
by nearby growers or others.)
FRUITS: Apples, fancy Mcintosh
and Baldwins 2.25-2.5O bu., No. 4,
1.75-2.OO bu., western boxed Wine
saps 2.25-2.5O bu., Delicious 2.65-
cts. bus. Strawberries. S.OO-5.7S
crate. ... -. 80 -. 80.
VEGETABLES: Asparagus, ma
tive 2.15-1.5O doz., southern 2.5O-
500 crate; beans, green 1.5O-1.7S
bu.; bcets 2.O0-2.25 crate; broccoli,
bunch 90 dox., loose f.5O-2.O0 bu.,
rabe 9O-125 box; cabbage 2OO-2.25
crate; carrots, new 3.25-3.5O crate;
cauIiflower 2.25-2.5O crate; celery,
hearts 1.25-i.5O d0z.; chick0ry So
90 bu.; dandeIions .6O-.75 bu.; es-
caroIc 1.15-1.25 bu.; lettuce, native
head 1.3S-1.7E box, curly 1.0O-i.2S
bOx;. western. iceberg. 4.2S-4.5O
crate: onions 2.2S-2.00 bu.; peppers
BOOSTS crate; potatoes, old 30
ITO cwt., new 325-3.50 bbl.; rad
fishes, .e0-f.2s bu.; rhubarb, .30-.40
doz. buns; spinach 1880 bu.; to-
matoes 2.50-,3.OO hug.
POULTRY. PRODUCTs:. Conn.
eggs per dos; NewIaid Fancy 80;
Special .32-.34; Extra .3i-.32;
Gathered as 80; Newlaid medium,
80; Special medium $3.50; Extra
medium. .ae-.ae; western 1880;
live fowl heavy, .2S-.25 TO-, feghorn
.23-.21 h., broiIcrs, Rocks. .2O-.23
H., Reds, .fe-.92 lbs Ieghorn rs
40 H.; roRsteFs .12-.1s h.; dressed
fowl. .2e-.90 ID. rOasters .S4-.34 H.,
broIIeFs, .ee-.1f ID.
LIVESTOCK and MEAT; Butch
~ stock. crows, .05-.0e d.. calves,
.Oo-.f0 H.; meats, beef, .le-.11 H.,
veal, Ie-.l5 o.. lamb .1e-.1f H.,
pork lIcEzs ,&2-.N1 ~,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-23
LOCAL GRANGE in
MIDDLEBURY PLAY
''Wild Ginger to Be Given
Tonight in New School
Building

Naugatuck, May 23-Members
of Beacon Valley Grange will pre-
sent the play" Wild Gingef" in
the new school in Middlebury to-
night for the benefit of the Mid
dlebury grange. This play was
presented several months ago here
and scored quite hit.
The Middlebury Grange suffered
fire damage in the recent sweep
ing fire in that town, and the To-
cal Changers hope to help them by
this play. The Grange entertain
ment committee here sponsors the
show and members of the dramatic
club of the Grange act in it.
There will be program at
Grange Hall Friday night, Mrs. w.
J.. Megin, lecturer, announced to-
day. 1t had ben expected a dra-
matte program would be offered
with Miss Leona Davis in charge
but inability of several persons
who were to participate to be on
hand that night caused postpone
ment of this affair. Just what the
program Friday night will consist
of has not yet been definitely de-
termined. 1t is expected the orig
inally-scheduled numbers will be
given at a later date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-23
JURY WILL HEAR
$4,000 ACTION

The $4,000 civil action of Mrs.
Josephine Robillard against the
City a waterbury and others was
expected to reach the jury for de-
liberation in the common pleas
court late this afternoon. Argu-
ments OF counsel were slated to be
presented starting at o'c lock af-
ter the charge of instructions to
the jury was to be delivered by
Judge Miles F. McNiff. Following
that the jury was to take the case
for elaboration.
The plaintiff sues to recover for
injuries she sustained in fall on
East Main street. February 3,
1884. To-day several policemen,
including Bernard Burns, Matthew
Noonan, Walter Ahearn and John
Winston testified that the plain
tiff did not fall on the sidewalk,
but fell on private property owned
by I. J. Hoffman and leased to
Nathan Polancer,. who are named
co-defendants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-23
BOROUGH CHURCH
TO GIVE COMEDY
Methodist Thespians to
Enact ''Smart Money"
Tonight, Tomorrow

Naugatuck, May 23-Tonight
and Friday evenings Smart Nom
ey", a modern light comedy by
Edwin Bateman Morris, will be
given in the Naugatuck Methodist
church hall on Meadow street. The
performances will start at S:16
o'clock. Smart Money" has been
directed and staged by the minis
ter, John E. Zeiter. The. men in
charge OF properties and lighting,
who have arranged some clever ef-
fects for the three different set
tings, are Ralph Floyd and STAN
ford Bottorf. Lily Budd is to act
as prompter. The makeup work
will be done by Mrs. Clayton A.
Bailey. Special entra'acte music
will be played each night by Ruth
Barratt. The treasurer for Smart
Money" who will be at the door
of the hall each night, is Kathryn
Bottorf. Smart Money" is recon-
mended as being the funniest play
to be presented on the Methodist
stage here in the last three years.
At the performances, candy will
be sold under the direction OF Mil
dred McNamee and Ethel Adkins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-23

e
measure Of protection for orchards
the edge Of the road.
A highway adequately and prop
erly illuminated will tend to pre-.
vent accidents not only to horse
drawn but also to motor operated
vehicles. A wagon moving along
the highway without a light will be
visible to faster moving vehicles.
The glaring headlights of a high
speed car will not dazzle and blind
the horse causing him to swing out
into the middle of the road. Holes
and distractions in the road will be
visible. The shoulders of the road
will be outlined clearly so~that the
driver will be able to keep the
horse on the road and keep him
from wandering on and off the
road.
Visibility
A truck or delivery wagon will in
turn be clearly outlined. especially
with reference to the overhang of
the body which Is sometimes
struck by passing motorists. Ditch
es, culverts, distractions, curves
and road signs will be sufficiently
illuminated SO as to provide addi-
tional convenience and prevent ac-
cidents. Stray animals will be seen
in suff1cient time to keep from hit
ting them. Horse-drawn vehicles
and pedestrians will be clearly vis-
able to drivers, thereby preventing
serious accident and loss Of life,
Farmers and their families, walk
ing to and from towns or between
neighboring farms, will be protect
ed from the danger of accident IL
the highways are adequately and
properly illuminated.
In addition to the safety features
provided by such reflectors, there
is the added advantage of conven-
fences. Proper lighting will tend 10
prevent holdups and vandalism.
Hedges will be illuminted thereby
showing persons who attempt to
conceal themselves. Fewer vehicles
will be rified when standing by the
side of the road. In addition, farms
located on highways, especially
those near towns or cities are en-
HANGED in value when such high
ways are lighted because of the
tendency of such communities to
expend along these highways in
preference to those which are not
lighted. Facts have proved all Of
these advantages based on observa-
lions and data gathered before and
after the highway was lighted.
Traffic Increase
Because of the tremendous in
crease of traffic on most highways
the question arises IL there is not
some manner in which a greater
number of vehicles may be accom-
modated over a period of "a hours.
Highway, lighting will help with
this problem also. AT present the
majority OF traffic on main high
way is between Ia. m. and p. m.
or over a period Of IA hours. II the
volume could be distributed over
the Is hours, or even 20 hours, the
density of traffic and possibility Of
accident would be materially de-
creased and the necessity of in
creasing the width of the highway
at far, larger. cost could be elm
mated at least for the present.
Such a lighting installation should
allow the capacity Of the road to
be increased and decrease the num-
Der of accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-23

There is current this somewhat
cynical saying: whats the use OF
having friends IL you don't use
them?" To the man who does not
hesitate to place himself under an
obligation, this philosophy, though
unsound, seems intensely attrac-
tive. To such, it is the most nat.
ural thing in the world to call
upon friend for relief when IN
need. But when the relief is not
Forthcoming (the friend himself
NAV also be in need), then friend
ship becomes strained and may
ultimately cease altogether.
That man is wise who seeks re-
lief at a source from which ne mas
the right to expect 1t. OF course
he must have made some provision
to have established this right. Thls
done, he has, along with the reliei
that he gets, feeling of satisfac-
ton at his own foresight, and not
q feeling of obligation.
In this community there are IN
stances almost daily where men
have shown this. commendaple
foresight. We refer to those OF our
citizens who have provided for just
such emergencies in their lives by
Joining the local lodge of the Loy-
al order of Moose. Membership
in this order gives help to him
who is in nede, brings relief IN
times of trouble; and In no in
stance does this assistance place
the recipient under any obliga-
ton, whatsoever. The local lodge
will be hosts to the state conven-
ton which opens here June z.
Let member of the local
Moose Lodge become sick or dis
abled, and If the records show
that he is in good standing, relief
in the form of sick benefits ~
speedy and adequate. More. Should
his sickness or disability cause
death, his widow receives instant
financial relief at a time when she
most needs 1t. And she, too, in
accepting it need feel no obliga-
ton.
This fraternity serves its mem
bers even further. 1t succors de-
pendent families of deceased MEM
bers in the great child-city or
Mooseheart, where every orphaned
son and daughter receives that to
which every child is entitled.
namely, high-school education
and instruction in a trade. Fur
thermore, In Moosehaven, on the
bank of the st. Johns river, Flor
ida, the dependent aged of the
order may end their life's span,
amid attractive surroundings, and
in an environment of quiet indus
try, contentment, and repose.
II for good reasons. these de-
pendent folk of the Moose are de-
MED the privileges of Mooseheart
or Moosehaven, relief comes to
tn Dm in the community in which
they dwell through what is known
an Mooseeart- Moosehaven Extern