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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
POLITICS AND CIVIL SERVICE, LIKE EAST AND WEST,
 NEVER CAN MIX
Editor of The Democrat:

Editor of The Democrat:
 Your front page story in last nights Democrat entitled Acting Postmaster Kelley Still in Lead' brings up the question, Is the job of postmaster an appointive politi- cal job or civil service job? The answer is that it Is an appointive political job and the appointing official is the Congressman from this district.
 MT Kelley is civil service em- ploye entitled to the benefits of civil service protection and retire ment benefits. At the same time ne is actively soliciting and permits other postal employees to solicit on his behalf for the postmastership.
 If MT Kelley seeks the postnias- tership he should resign from the civil service and enter the race po- litically. He should not try to ride both horses.
 What happens if Mir Kelley does not get the appointment of post master in his present status as q civil service employe? He stays in the service as aSSltant pOSLIIaHtcT until he is GS years old and is re- tired on pension.
 What happens if MT Kelley does get the appointment of postmas- ter? He holds the job as long as the democrats stay in power. Then what? He will claim the right of civil service retirement pension. What happens if MT Babin gets the appointment of postmaster? He likewise will hold the job as long as the Democrats stay in power. Then what? MT Babin has no claim as q government employe. Why? For the simple reason he lost po- litical appointive office. If Mir Babin worked for some concern! be- fore he became postmaster he could not rightfully expect that firm to put him on the pension rolls simply because 6 change of politics cost him his job as post master.
 If republican administration was now in power 1t would not for one minute consider the long serv- ice of MT Kelley or his popularity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
PARTY WORKER.
VETS HEAD WOULD DEBATE BONUS ISSUE WITH LEGION
 COMMANDER
Editor, Waterbury Democrat:

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 As spokesman for the American Veterans association, a national patriotic organization which is working for justice for the war wounded, justice for the war dead. and justice for the American peo- pie; I have challenged Frank N. Bclgrano, Jr. national commander of the American Legion. to debate on prepayment of the soldiers bonus.
 The legion commander is lodging the debate, although President Roosevelt has said that the bonus question is not well understood, even among the veterans them | selves.
 The American Veterans associa- tion believes that 1t is the civic duty of veterans organizations to present the facts so that the public may decide whether At wishes to hand. out two billion dollars to three per cent of the citizens of this country. This bonus would be paid to the rich as well as to the poor. and to those who have suf- fered no unemployment and no dis | tress.
 Virtually the only people who favor bonus prepayment are some of the veterans who will profit A. nancially and politicians who think they will profit politically. Ir short. with few exceptions, the only persons who favor the prepayment of the bonus are those who will gel something out of 1t.
 If payment of the bonus should be authorized before 1t Is due would the veterans lobby abandon it's ceaseless, ''Gimme. gimme, gim. me?" After the, bonus, what? l hope you or your readers car get MT Belgrano to discuss thu bonus question publicly with me My addres is 420 Lexington avenue New York.
 H DONALD A. HOBART, | National Commapder
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

Continuation of the State Planning Board seems to be in doubt. In view of the fact that Governor Cross and the leaders of all three parties represented in the Legislature are in agreement on govern ment reorganization there is tendency to do away with various departments whose work can be performed equally well by others. This is splendid idea and should be encouraged. However, in the case of the State Planning Board we must keep this in mind. It was created solely that the state might become eligible for certain federal funds Some such agency must be set up to handle the money the government allots for public improvement purposes. We have the State Planning Board. In it's two years of existence it made several pertinent suggestions. If it brings us federal funds then it must be worth keeping.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
Chance for Artistry

A recent item in a New York paper started the writer to thinking. Down there the Park Department is preparing sets of artistic signs which will be used to des- ignate the several parks in the city. The former ordinary drab signs are to be dis carded in favor of ones with color and character. Of course New York has more parks on which to try this experiment than Waterbury but we have our beauty spots and they should be properly mark ed.
 At one time there was large wooden sign at the entrance of Hamilton Park with the name and a warning to motor ists to drive slowly. How much more ap- propriate would be a sign hanging from post and touched up in some fashion or other with bit of decoration. The story behind the park might be inscribed there in few brief words. There could be sev: eral such, particularly one on East Main street opposite Meriden Road.
 Fulton Park, Chase Park Waterville Park, Washington Park, and the several other tracts all deserve this treatment. Here's chance for some EZRA coopera- tion. We recall the fine work that EZRA artists did on the mural in the aldermanic chamber of the City Hall. Why not pro- cure the cooperation of these artists and those who submitted the fine paintings of a year or two ago in decorating up our parks with a few signs, not the common two-for-five variety, but something with character and color? The eye must be ar- rested and the attention of the passerby retained. Here's an idea. Let our authori- ties put it into execution if they like it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

A Seattle court was puzzled recently when witness, asked certain question, replied, "Oakie-doke." The judge didn't know what he meant; neither did other court officials or the lawyers present. And furthermore when the witness was asked to spell the reply he couldn't do it. All of which shows that Seattle isn't up on it's Americanese. It's just sample of what can happen to the kings English when we start messing around with it. Yet any kid in the grammar grades can tell you what "oke-dokee" or any of the several ways of spelling it means
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

auto code. It had been extend ed three times before with noth- ing more disastrous than a little labor muttering, and oRichbcrg and the presidents other advis- CTS thought this was all that would happen again.
 What they overlooked is ihe fact tIlath A. r. of l.. leadership Is on hot spot from within it's own ranks. Left wing rank and fiIcrs are flaying their Of- flcers for lack of aggressivcncss. So when the president, with out even going through the mo- tions of consulting labor lead CTS, renewed the code, they had to make show of fight.
 What is worrying administra- tion masterminds is not so much the ire of labor leaders-always comparatively easy to soothe-- but the effect of the clash on the laboring public and upon Senate Progressives.
 The latter are known to be decidedly glum over recent ad- ministration trendns.
 And despite the presidents vigorous right swing, he cam not afford politically to break with the liberals. They are powerful factors in sections that will be very crucial In the 1836 campaign.
 \ It was no surprise, therefore, when q reassuring tip emanatcd from inner council quarters thaa Roosevelt soon would give la- Dor its turn at the favor coun- ter.
 LEAKS A Senator Ava E. Adams is bothered about leak" trouble.
 Elected in 1882 as q progress sive democrat, the little Colo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

rado banker was once sorely dis comfited by a leak from q barred committee room to the effect that be had voted to emasculate the Stock Market Control Bill. Now another instance of his under-cover warning on the ad- ministration has leaked out.
 When the presidents $4,SOO,- 100000 work-relicf bill was being fought in the senate appropria- tions committee, of which Adams is q member, he not only joined with Old Guard republicans in trying to slash $2.000,0O0,000 from the fund but was the sponsor of this motion.
 CONGRESS ROOKIE
 Thirty years old, W. Sterling Cole of Bath, N. r., is the young est member of the opposition. Tn capitol corridors he si called 'The republican baby from Bath"
 It was only an accident that , sent him to Congress, Cole says modestly. He ran for election with on expectation of victory. merely hoping to get acquainted in the district and improve his budding law practice. But the people of the district seemed to like him.
 Baby Cole has not taken the floor as yet, doesn't intend to un- til he has learned the ropes. He says the only excuse he would, {. .,L l.,. to impress the folks back home, and he doesn't care about that.
 SO he is watching the show.
 What amazes him most is the spectacle of democrats who have opposed measure in commit tee, falling in line when their vote is to be recorded on tn floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
FEBRUARY 13


 You may be prudent and con- servativc iR the A. M. Try to do your routine work and those things which require persistence in mental way, including all forms of writing. The afternoon will be best spent at home. The evening is unimportant.
 Birthdate
 You may have q tendency to love display. Be careful that this Pdoes not become a fault. You may be tempted to spend unwisely from Feb % though Mar 22 and from Oct though IT. 1885. You may have much constructive energy from Feb II though Mar 22. but avoid danger from Sept 6 through 9, 1885.
 Socially favorable May 6-S, 1885. Write letters and clear up the desk Feb 19, 20 and 21. 1885. Readers desiring additional in- fo:;natiOn regarding their hOrO- scopes mre invited fO communicate with OctavliIc ih care Of, tilis newspaper. Enclose n J-ccIit ] stamped seif-addresscd envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

corporation bears the announce ment, Attention of Mir So-and-So," what should the salutation be?
 A. Gentlemen.
 c. How many bricks can a competent bricklayer lay in a day?
 A. Contractors usually estimate about 1000 bricks a day per bricklayer, which includes laying both front and rough bricks and corners.
 o. What is a play-boy?
 A. In American slang a play boy is an Irresponsible sporty, young fellow bent upon pleasure. In England the term means . boy. actor.
 lf you want Q copy of our bulletin Pork, write to The Water. bury Democrats Washington Bu- reau, enclosing five cents in pos- tage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
HOLD EXCLUSIVE CAUCUS

Jefferson City, Mo. (UP)z-When the state legislature met to organ- ize for the 1895 session the repub- lican, members of the senate held a. rather exclusive caucus. There are but two of the gop in the up- per house, George A. Rozier of Perryville, and Ray Maybee of Unionville. The meeting, over the dinner table. waS amicable. Ro- zier said he would vote for May. bee for party floor leader. and Maybec said his vote would go for Rozier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

Good old Frank Goodwin is returning to the wars in Massachusetts. The former Registrar of Motor Vehicles has just been renominated for his former job by Cover nor Curley and what's more the appoint ment was confirmed by the executive council. It'll seem like old times when he gets going. He was always fine newspaper copy and things hummed when he was on the job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
Horoscope
By OCTAVINE

For persons who believe that hu- man destiny Is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope Is out lined by a noted astrOlOgcr. In adj ditiOn to information of general interests, it outlines information Of special interest to persons born On tlJc designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

uted there is no chance of catching the bOOtIegger as the tax is paid by license distributors and not by the retailers. We do not imagine that the state ever will have the gas tax warfare of some of those imposing bigh levies. Still we know now what to expect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

o. How long does 1t take fo! the light of the sun to reach the earth?
 A. About eight minutes. O. When it is 12 o'clock noon in New York City, what time Is Il in Naples, Italy?
 A. Six p. m.
 Q. Who played the role of Mondego in the motion picture, "The Count of Monte Cristo"? A. Sidney Blackmer. o. Has St Louis a higher alti- tude than Chicago? A. St Louis is 450 feet and Chi- cago is 590 feet above sea level. .. c. What are Mammalogy and Paleontology? A. Mammalogy is the branch of Zoology that deals with man. mals; paleontology is the science thtat deals with the life of past geological periods. k. '" nat I5 Llc IldAtIuuUl bdi- ary of college professors in the United States?? "A. A survey by the United States office of Education in 1882 showed that in A publicly con- trolled institutions the maximum salary of the college professors was $S,000 per annum, and in a summary of reports from 94 pri- vately controlled institutions, the maximum salary of the professors was $7,5O0.
 c. Name the chairman of tho National Recovery Administration.
 A. s. Clay Williams.
 Q. What is the source and meaning of the expression: He sat like Stoughton bottle?"
 A. It IS an idiomatic phrase for stupid person, a figurchead, or dolt. The term is derived from the black or dark-green bottles of Dr .Stoughton's bitters, shaped like 8 log cabi and used in the president tial campaign of 1840. Some trace 1t back to Chaucer, who is said to have written "stoten bottle" but there is little warrant for this theory.
 Q. Have the Philippine Islands gained their independence?
 A. They are still possession of the U. s., but under the provi- sions of the -Tydings Acty passed in the last session of col- gross, they will achieve full inde- nendencc in 1945. after a transition period of ten years.
 Q. To whom is Ginger Rogers married?
 A. Lew Ayres. .
 Q. What is the real name of Bing Crosby?
 A. Harry Lillis Crosby. In boyhood he was nicknamed "Bing" because hec ould shout "Bing, Bing" louder than the others when playing cowboy.
 Q. Are United States Senators ever elected for terms of less than six years?
 A. All United States Senators are elected for six years. unless an incumbent dies and his successor is elected to fill the unexpired term.
 Q. What does the name McCar- son mean?
 A. It is an Irish family name meaning beloved son."
 c. What are the distinguishing features of Japanese Samurat sword?
 A. They are single-edged wea- pons, remarkable for their three exactly similar curves, on the edge, face-line, and back, and their al- most imperceptibly convex 1 blades, admirable tempering. and cunning distribution of weight, to permit maximum efficiency of the stroke.
 c. Name the United States Senators from California.
 A. William G. McAdoo and Hiram w. Johnson.
 c. If a letter addressed to a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

or his petition of 1000 names. The very republicans who are signing his petition to-day would consider 1t preposterous if Mir Kelley pre- scented such a proposition to them and probably would bring him up on charges for political activity.
 F PARTY WORKER.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
Selected Poem
SNOWSTORM,

Gleur Conkling in The New York Sum- There is Whir of music in the snow A Wlnging song when frosty star flakes blow. cry that Hits with memory of spring When all the earth is white with blossoninr near strange crescendo in the wind: cadenccd rushing, weird and undeGned SWaying with wild notes, darting low then high Until 1t reaches the untrammeled sky: Filling the Wintry air with echong or feathered songsters on enchanted wing Then slumbcrous with signing singing sound They fold their white breasts on the frozen ground
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

Retail figures compiled in Washington show that in 1929, for every dollar spent on jeWelry for women, 75 cents was spent for men. Does this mean that men were almost as generous wi h themselves they were with women or that women were greater bargain hunters when they bought gifts for men than men were when they bought gifts for the ladies?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

Washington, Feb 12.-Big Jim Farley Is at it again.
 The tens of thousands of gov ernment employees residing in Washington are being vigorously off the half-million dollar deficit of the Democratic Natoinal Committee.
 The campaign is being con ductcd most adroitly.
 NominalIy Jim has nothing to do with it, the solicitations being made by the National Democra- tic Council of the District of Co., Iumb bia."
 But prominently displayed in the upper right-hand corner of it's very pointed letter is the fol- lowing:
 NATIONAL OFFICERS James k. Farley, chairman. Walter J. Cummings, treasurer. And in the left-hand corner Is still more significant information: Democratic Finance Committee
 of the
 District of Columbia (authOrized by the Democratic National COmmittcc)
 Jos J. COtter
 Chairman
 Warren c. Usrey
 Secretary
 The letter itself reads as follows:
 "As you will sese from the at- tachcd appeal, we are Iaking an t.,A N,sax Democratic committee fin paying off its deficit. If you can help, won't you please let me hear from you as soon as convenient.
 Jos. J. Cottcr
 Chairman" The attached appeal" con- sists of blank pledge. It is headed ITO Friends of the New Deal" In italics at the bottom is the heart warming announce- "Note: With q view of broaden ing the base of participation in party affairs, the National com mittcc has decided to limit con tributiOns to a maximum or $1,OOO."
 DISCOURAGED "Well, senator" said q friend to George Norris the day after Roosevelt had spanked A. F. of l.. leaders and dismissed Il group of militant liberals from the AAA, what do you think of the New Deal now?"
 "I don't want to think about it," was the dolorous reply. DISTURBED Despite the presidents snap py rcjoindcr to the A. r. of L., his inner council Is far from happy over the rift with or ganized labor.
 None of them had anticipated the fierce outburst of indigna. tion that greeted renewal of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
Questions And Answers
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1885
A Thought for Today

And when thou sendest him out free from thee, thou shalt not let him go away empty. Deuteronomy, 15:13.
 Every man is valued in this world he shows by his conduct that he wishes to be valued.-Bruyere
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
Daily Washington Merry Round

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  Advers Are Uhappy Results o Action Administration Tell L ConaeN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

When Will Rogers says, "We never lost war or won a conference" he forgets that every war was settled in confer- ence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
IN TO-DAY'S MAIL

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
DISTURBED

Despite the presidents snap py rcjoindcr to the A. r. of L., his inner council Is far from happy over the rift with or ganized labor.
 None of them had anticipated the fierce outburst of indigna. tion that greeted renewal of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

Q. If letter addressed to {
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

Q. Has St Louis a higher alti- tude than Chicago?
 A. St Louis is 450 feet and Chi- cago is 590 feet above sea level. ..
, 1935-06-12
Red Cross Makes
Appeal For Funds

A second appeal for Red Gross con-
tributions 20 be used for the relief
OF Texas storm and flood sufferers
has been received here by w. o.
Washington, chairman Of the
Brownsville Chapter. The appeal
came from VIM. M Baxter. Jr., man
ager OF the 81. Louis headquarters OF
the Red Cross.
While no definite quota is set for
the Brownsville chapter. the appeal
is urgent. and Baxter asks that local
residents contribute literally.
Contributions should be placed in
the hands Of S. c. Graham. treas
urer Of the Brownsville chapter. or
Washington.
In view OF the assistance given
this section during the hurricanes
Ct 1885" washington said. i am
sure that Valley people will answer
this appeal with liberal contribu-
tons
Many sections Of the state are re-
ceiving Red Gross assistance at pres
ent due TO storms and floods.
, 1935-06-12
DEEPER PORT
HEARING SET
Brownsville And Isabel To
Seek Additional Five
Feet of Water

Hearing on the application OF
the Port Isabel-San Benito Navi-
CATION district for an additional
five feet OF water has been set
for Monday. June IL. at 2 D. m,
before the full board OF Army En-
gineers In Washington, according
TO a telegram received late Tues
day afternoon BY The Brownsville
Herald from Congressman Milton
II. West.
The hearing was set at such an
early date. Congressman West ad-
viSed, 70 that II the application
Is approved the necessary appro-
priation can be included in the
present Rivers and HarborS bill
which has already passed the
house and Is now before the SEN
ate.
Officials OF the Brownsville Ma
vigation District stated that they
are highly pleased at the early
hearing set for the application
and Tuesday we're considering the
manner in which the Brownsville
application would be presented be-
fore the Board Of Army Engineers.
All possible assistance in push
ing the application and In pres
enting the case OF the two dis
tricts has been promised by Sena-
tors Sheppard and Connally and
by Congressman West, officials
Of the district stated.
, 1935-06-12
Relief E~mployables
Re- Registering Here

Despite Indictment weather. reg
iStration OF all employable persons
receiving relief with the National
Unemployment Service. Is compliance
with national orders. vas proceeding
steadily al the local office Tuesday.
The order issued from the local
Cameron County Relief board offices
last week called for all employahles
now On relief rolls 70 resign i'm
mediately az the local mrs office
10 comply with national directions.
The ruling applies also TO non-resi-
dent persons receiving transient re-
lief and 70 all rural rehabilitation
families.
From state headquarters came in
formation that a policy OF denying
aid 70 employable persons who re-
fused 10 accept employment as atrm
laborers In their own county was TO
be instituted. The state agent OF the
United States Department OF Labor
also has promised 10 supply relief
officials with al reports Of labor
shortages from the Farm Placement
Service.
, 1935-06-12
Street Light Work
Progress Is Shown

The street lighting system Ct
Brownsville will be restored TO It's
original efficiency when present
work is completed. according TO an
nouncements made at the city hall
Tuesday.
Work Of rebuilding the city street
lighting system began last week
when workers placing light globes
on heretofore bulbleSs posts. Wealth
er permitting. the work will continue
steadily, but city officials did not
know how long 1t will take to COM
plete their task. Since the hurricane
Of 1888 the street lighting system
has been functioning only partially.
The hurricane at that time demol-
ished the lighting system On the
streets. and the work which was in
a%llgurated last week is the first move
as yet restore II 10 its complete
original efficiency.
, 1935-06-12
Jury Selected To
TRY Adam Richetti

KANSAS CITY. June ii. CP-
selection Of a jury to try Adam
Richetti. accused Of being a partic-
ipant in the union staten mass
acre" here June IL, 1893, neared
completion Tuesday. The actual trial
was expected to start Wednesday.
Richetti Is charged with first de-
gree murder In connection with the
slaying Of four officers and their
prisoner. Frank Nash. The prosecu-
ton has announced II will ask the
ceath penalty for Richetti.
Thirty-three prospective jurcrs
had qualified Tuesday. leaving only
IL other to be added before the state
and defense removes IS by challenges.