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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

the records. He read lot of musty old volumes and found that many laws had been passed centuries ago regulating the work of goldsmithS, silversmiths, weavers, watchmakers, and so on. It seems those people tricked the public often enough to make protective legislation necessary. They adulterated materials; they cov- cred poor workmanship by veneer; they even exported watches without their full quota of works. Food dealers in those days knew how to falsify weights and measures.
 MT. Myers concluded that medieval humanity had no more pride in its jobs and skills than present day humanity. The shoddy stuff of the old days went to pieces soon and so was not left for pos terity to observe. The good stuff lasted, and built up the guild craftsman's repu- tation for universal good quality These revelations ought to encourage the search for truth and facts behind other accepted beliefs about the past. The good new days deserve better publicity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
Where Are Those Critics?

Some months back when the death toll on our highways started to reach alarming figures the state was informed by responsible officials that such condi- tions would last so long as our antiquated type of road-building was continued. It was pointed out to us that surrounding states had long ago abandoned the type of road that Connecticut still believed suitable for present-day traffic needs.
 We well recall that one of the roads cited as an example of modern-type road. way was the Worcester-B route ana the so-called cutoff around Worcester, which allows motorists from the south to save about ten miles by not passing through the city. We have been quite interested the last week or so in the cam paign of the Worcester papers to cut down the toll of human lives on the Wor- cester cutoff. It has been so high that the road is now infested with motor po- licemen.
 And only the other day Governor James M. Curley received request from Worces- ter urging that the "death pike", as they call the cutoff be widened. It's great big four-lane highway now. Assurance was given Worcester that the turnpike would be reconstructed next spring at a cost of $1,500000 Twenty-one lives have been claimed on this road in the three or four years it has been open to motor travel. And Connecticut is urged to copy this style of highway-building.
 We don't doubt but what the highway itself is all right. In fact, it is beauti- full bit of roadway, but it only goes to prove, as did the Milford Turnpike some years ago, that even broad surfaces of highway can claim as many lives as mar rover ones or ones in which the contour of the land is followed, instead of cutting a wide swath straight through the coun- tryside. Connecticut roads may not com pare with those of neighboring states, but at least we we can point with pride 0 to ities on the billion dollar roads as on our thousand dollar ones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
The Pot Is Simmering

A quick glance into the political pot these days shows it simmering away at a pretty good rate for this time ot the wear. There won't be an election 1nvolV- ing local, state, and national nominees until November, 1886. A full year away and vet the pot boils merrily Ears placed to the ground can detect underground rumblingS which have but one signlfl- canoe to the worldly-wiSe. We are going to experience a campaign in 1856 that should outdistance all previous ones m vigor and relentleSsneSs of purpose on the part of all competing parties.
 And judging by the signs and portentsS the vigor of the fight will not be confined to the six weeks preceding election day. It will be waged before that time in the respective camps of the contendlng po- litical parties. Nominations are evidently not to be given for the mere asking the next time political conventions are called. Once the first of the year is passed there will be jockeying for first rank 1n the g.o.p. and democratic parties with only one thing certain - Mayor Jasper Nc Lew is the titular head of the socialists in Connecticut and will hold perhaps some balance of power next November that well might be wooed in May and June.
 Roger S. Baldwin, son of the late Sim. con E. Baldwin, who was that unheard Of thing, a democratic governor of Connec- ticut for two terms, has the natives ot Greenwich agog what with some talk of his being a likely gubernatorial candi- date. At recent gathering in that city he was introduced as "a man we are soon going to call governor of the State Of Connecticut" MT. Baldwin's retort was to the point. He said, q have no such ambitions.
 The New Haven Journal Courier says this of our own Mayor Hayes, logical suc- cessor to Governor Wilbur L. Cross, "The field remains as it was, with the incum- bent out front and the Lieutenant Governor barely visible around the bend. But has his visibility decreased with re- cent events in his own baliwick? Can Hayes whom majority of Waterburians don't want as Mayor convince a majority of Connecticutans he ought to be Cover nor?" Let's wait and see.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

The State Park and Forest Commission is doing quite bit of boasting these days about the fine park it has just completely finished down at Cockaponset State Forest in the town of Clinton. It Is go- ing to be one of the show places of the state park and forest system of Connecti- cut next season, the commission boasts. And well 1t might be, for during the past year great efforts have been made to put the spot into the finest condition possi- ble for recreation purposes. One of the features of the spot Is the wonderful stone dam that the CCC boys built across the Hammonassett River. The highway runs right across the dam and affords magnificent view of the spot. Incident ally Nineveh Falls is right nearby, also 8 beauty spot if ever there was one. A new road from New Haven to Killing worth makes the spot readily available. It is reached from this city via Meriden, Middlefield and Durham.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
Question Box

c. Can an alien become a citizen by residing certain number of years in the United States?
 A. No. The only way that aliens can become American citizens is by naturalization as prescribed by law.
 e. Is Labrador @ province of the Dominion of Canada?
 A. No: it is a part of the colony of Newfoundland, which is not 8 part of Canada.
 o. When did Lilyan Tashman A. March 2l, 1884.
 Q. How much wheat did Soviet Russia produce in 1884?
 A. Preliminary figures show 30,- 410,000 metric tons. A metric ton is equal to 36.7 bushels.
 e. Are bats blind?
 A. Of the many varieties of bats, there are none that cannot see, al- though, being noctural animals, their eyes are much better fitted for seeing after dark than in bright light.
 c. What is the salary of the Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw M. Landis?
 A. In December, 1883, he was elected to new term of seven years at salary of $40,000 year.
 o. How can a rug be resized?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

And speaking of bridges we can't help but feel sad at the way in which big cities are shying away from them of recent years. More and more traffic is being shunted underground to prevent con- gestion overground. New York started the habit. Now 1t has spread to other places. Boston has 1t; Philadelphia soon hopes to put tunnel under the Delaware River to facilitate traffic to Wilmington. The cost is set at $15,000,000. Tunnel travel may speed up things, but there's nothing like beautiful bridge to con- vince the taxpayers that they are getting their moneys worth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
Investigating The Neoc Have''
2O Years Ago Purpose Of Order Would Have Made Sense Behavior Of Road Has Been Circumspect
 Of Recent Years
HARTFORD TIMES

decree which conceded the illegality of holding trolley and boat lines and the Boston and Maine and agreed to their being separated from the New Haven.
 For several years these companies were managde by trustees of the United States Court which eventual ly returned them to the New Haven,
 Since this case the New Haven has been circumspect In behavior. There has been no more high A. nance. There has been no more at- tempt to establish @ transportation monopoly. The New Haven Road got out of politics and abandoned Its legislative lobby.
 Howard Elliott and succeeding presidents and boards of directors struggled manfully to undo the harm done to the company by its fling into wildcat finance. Sometimes t has seemed that they were succeed ing. At other times, as when con- fronted by the maturity of the so- called French loan, the road has faced It's emergencies. It has met each of these successfully until It's recent failure to borrow additional funds from the Reconstruction Fi- nance Corporation.
 So far as the public is aware there Is nothing in the history of the New Haven Railroad since 1914 which is reprehensible. Rather ist various arrangements have been commended for the skillfull manner in which they have conducted the railroad and for endeavor to undo the dam age of the past.
 There would appear to be little else for the Interstate Commerce tc discover in that story. Anything oi scandalous nature in. the New Haven's history antedates 1914 anc already has been investigated by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Il the commission wants to know about 1t is own records show. It woule be more profitable If 1t studied then than to blow that ground over Many witnesses have died in twenty years. Much that was then clear 1T the minds of others is now somewha' hay.
 The commission may have its owr reasons for Investigating. Whatever they may be the New Haven prob ably has little reason to fear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

when Coolidge went aboard the {. Maydower. No band plays, no guns salute. Youthful Captain Walter Jones stands on deck at Che head of his crew of twenty one, lent by the U. s. Navy. All are at salute.
 The Sequoia, although luxur- iouS, was small. She was only of 147 tons, compared with the May flowers 1000 tons. The new Elec- tra is 165 feet long, has 8 speed of twenty knots an hour, con1- pared with the Sequoia's ten knots, and has a displacement of 337 tons.
 Mail Bag
 H. |. O., Columbus, O.-Huey Longs Senate seat will be vacant until January 27th, when elec- tons take place in Louisiana. Governor O. K. Allen will not ap- point anyone in the interim, and 1t is generally believed that Allen himself will fill the vacancy. c. F., New York-The Federal office once held by Frank A. Vanderlip, who was president of the National City Bank of New York from 1909 to 1918, was As- sistant Secretary of the Treasury in the Mckinley Administration. M. T. N, Fort Bragg, N. C.. All appointments to theatrical work under WPA are made by State administrators. The ad- ministrator for North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia is Prof. Frederic H. Koch, Chapel Hill, N. C.. T. B. A., Minne- apolis, Minn.-It is true that Hit Ter once went to an art school. He was only a boy of fourteen, however, and was told that he hadn't much talent in painting.
 Copyright, 1885, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

The purpose of the Interstate Commerce Commission in ordering on investigation into the history, management, financial and other operations of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad" is somewhat of a mystery.
 Had such an order been issued twenty years ago the purpose and the need for 1t would have been well understood. In fact there was such an investigation. It came with the collapse of the Mellen- n-Morgan plan for a New England transportation empire.
 The Interstate Commerce Com mision conducted an exhaustive in- quiry into the multifarious transac- tons by which the New Haven ac- uuired steamship and trolley lines, created corporations innumerable and otherwise carried out one of the most remarkable and complicat- ed adventures in high finance the country evere has seen.
 Subsequently there were legal pro- ceedings. Tn order to escape prose- cution the directors consented to e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
Current Comments

I feel that any compromise with Mussolini-even giving him so little as a desert-will mean a victory for him and will end, eventually, in his striking hands with Hitler for the domination of Central Europe. Oswald Garrison Willard, noted
 liberal.
 It is an utter fallacy that arma- ment firms want war. They neith- CT want war nor do they make any more money during @ war than a dozen or more general trading busi- rleSSeS.
 Sir Reginald Bacon, British ad-
 miral.
 America has no particular crea- tive spirit. Maybe it is good thing. Culturally, you are still bor- rowing from Europe. And it is nice that you have the money to do so.
 -Dr. Marie Bentivoglio, learned
 Italian in Q. s.
 I don't know Governor Landon but if he has an eye on the great white throne, he ought to have the man quietly chloroformed who called him a Kansas Coolidge. That means going back to @ federal po- Hey of complete inaction. -Gen. Hugh s. Johnson.
 Saving for Q rainy day only makes 1t rain.
 David CAsfman Coyle, author
 who advocates a national spend. ing spree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
Good New Days

The "good old days" have received another staggering blow in new book entitled, America Strikes Back" The author, Gustavus Myers, heard and read the statements of many critics of modern times W. , claimed that the craftsman of The Middle Ages produced quality while he workman today, pressed by mass pro- Gucsion methods, turned out poor stuff in quantity.
 MT. Myers was skeptical. He turned to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
A Book a Day
Points to Dark Side of South Sea Idyll
 BY BRUCE CATION

In Gods Who Die," you get a look at the old-time South Sea is- lands with the bark off-the South Sea islands of the era in which Con- rad was gathering his material for such books as "Victory" and Lord Jim" when the natives still lived ac- cording to their old traditions and romance in the raw lay on the ho- rizon to bemuse the young hopeful from Europe or America.
 Gods Who Die" is the remin- niscences of George Egerton Leigh Westbrook, transcribed by Julian Dana. Westbrook shipped out of England some 65 years ago as ap- prentice on a sailing ship, deserted in Australia, and headed for those far-flung lotus islands of the Paci- fic in search of adventure. He found 1t, in abundant measure.
 He also seems to have found that the white man managed to appear at his very worst in these romantic lands. Over and over again he records the dismal story of treach- cry, brutality and cruelty practiced by the civilized" whites upon the dusky islanders. The "blackbirders" came and forced whole tribes into abject slavery, the traders came and swindled them, the gunboats came and conquered them-and the missionaries, he adds, too often were neither intelligent nor broad enough to make matters any better.
 For the romance of those starry seas had dark side to 1t; and to- day, in many cases, the islanders are ruined morally, physically and intellectually. MT. Westbrook looks back wistfully on the broad hori- zons and the free, lazy living of his youth, but he is not deluded about what brought that delightful era to an end.
 Published by AGacAEillan. his book sells ct @.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

A. Stretch the rug tight and true and tack at frequent intervals face down on floor or some other fiat surface, where 1t can remain undis- turbed. Sprinkle generously with solution made by soaking and dis solving IA pound of flake glue in 1-2 gallon of water in a double boiler, or container surrounded by hot water. Allow the rug to dry at least 24 hours. If the rug is light weight, care should be taken not to put on enough glue to penetrate to the right side.
 c. What does Armageddon mean?
 A. It is the Biblical name for the plain of Esdraelon, scene of Israelitish victories and disasters; hence the scene or occasion of mo- mentous tests; especially the scene of the great and decisive battles at the end of the world.
 o. What is clabber?
 A. Curdled milk in which the whey has not separated from the curd.
 0. How long does 1t take for @ complete revolution of the Big Dip per around the North Star?
 A. One sidereal day, or g hours, 56 minutes, 4091 seconds of mean solar time. The sidereal day is 3 minutes and 55909 seconds civil time shorter than the civil day.
 If you want a copy of our booklet ETIQUETTE FOR EVERYBODY, write to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street Northwest, Washington, D. C.. enclosing ten cents (1Oc) for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS
@ 1885 NEA

New York, Nov. 18.-There is more money being spent on enter tainment in New York now than at any time in the last five years, I'm told by night club owners and mus ical show impresarios. They should know.
 Herbert Hoover's secretary, Law renee Richey is in town looking after his employers next presiden- tial campaign and he muses about the fact that he's been buster since MT. Hoover left office than he ever was in the White House.
 A charitable event will always induce the ex-lightweight champ, Benny Leonard. to break his VOW never to don the gloves again. He put them on for the veterans at the Armistice Show.
 Billy Rose and Jock Whitney's musical circus, Jumbo" was postponed so often that a skit in rival revue includes scene in which Rip Van Wrinkle stirs after 40-year nap and rubs his eyes to ask, Has Jumbo opened yet2"
 Sittin' Pretty
 Hollywood studios have their stand-ins to sit around the Klieg lights all day for the star, but the sit-in is Manhattan's latest stooge. He hires himself out to grab a seat in any crowded movie house until his client comes along. And then does a quick vamoose.
 A nationwide poll places these tunes among the most frequently played songs of the day: Here's to Romance, Cheek to Cheek" "Our Treasure Island" and You Are My Lucky Star"
 The most undaunted ex-movie star I've met is Estelle Taylor erstwhile screen siren and ex-wife of Jack Dempsey. She was telling me, while we chatted in the Bilt- more's supper room the other night, that she is training for a grand opera career.
 For eight years, Marion Mar tin, acknowledged the most per- feet body beautiful on Broadway has adorned that nekkid fioorshov at the Hollywood Cabaret but hei great ambition has been to be. come a dramatic actress. She ha6 little luck and not long ago, mar. rowly missed being the leading lady in the touring version oi Personal Appearance" She fin. ally realized her wish the other day when Sam H. Harris hired her for a part in Room Service. And she'll be wearing clothes.
 Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fon. tanne's caretaker came in iron their farm at Gennesse Depot tt see them in Flaming of thu Shrew."
 Who are New York's most beau tiful women? Murray Kormar who has photographed more love ly-to- -look-at women in the nearly nude than any other camera man names these: Beryl Wallace, thu aforementioned Marion Martin FIilda Knight, Elsi Rossi, Joar Mitchell, Mary Louise Harper Maxine Martin, Drucilla Strain Bert Feth, Mary Alice Moore anc June Knight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
Selected Poem

(Elizabeth-Elle Long in the Christian
 Science Monitor) Titania, aged five, And Puck, just three, Hold their court Where the willow tree Circles the day With a ring of shade And makes of the noon A secret glade Where none may go Unless he can pass Upright, between low-hanging Limb and grass. Unless he be small Enough to follow Marrow trails through A misty hollow; Oh, how many years Has it been since we Were welcome at court In the willow tree?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

If anyone is still interested trial of off, ficers of the ill-fated Morro Castle started last Tuesday in federal court in New York The officers are charged with criminal negligence. The defendants are Acting Captain William F. Warns and Chief Engineer Eben s. Abbott. The Moro Castle was swept by fire in Sep tember, 1884, off the Jersey coast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
Horoscope

For persons who believe that human destiny Is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope Is outlined by . noted astrologer. In addition to information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
Test Yo u r Knowledge

Can, you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers. 1. Which species of bird makes the longest annual flight?
 3. Who was the first Speaker of the U. s. House of Representatives? 3. Who was Henry Hallam? {. Name the capital of Iowa. s. Who are the Copts?
 6. Name the second largest pla- net.
 2. What is'alchemy?
 8. What proportion of the weight of the human body is blood2
 g. Where is the University of Ne- hraslka2
 10. Is c child born fin China of American parents c't'~en of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
NOVEMBER 19

NOVEMBER 19 Most favored ones today are those who were born from Aug. 23 through Sept. g.
 General Indications of the Day
 For Everybody
 Morning-Very good.
 Afternoon--EXcellent
 Evening-Fair. This Is an important day. Work toward your ideals in Q practical way.
 Today's Birthdate You must have great individaul- ity, You are perhaps also very re- served and determined.
 November, 1885, should have brought you much prosperity and a brighter outlook on life. Make the most of the remainder of the month toward self advancement Danger May s through Il, 1886, Specially favorable Dec. 2e, 1885, through Jan. ?, 1886.
 Readers desiring additional infor- nation regarding their horoscopes are invited to communicate with Octayine in care of this newspaper Enclosed Q 3 cent stamped, self-ad. L.a.aAA aSawalANA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

The talk about Jimmy Walker New York playboy politician, is startling. They say he's going to settle down and go to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
A Thought for Today

Great men are not always wise; neither do the aged understand judgment-Job S@9.
 There Is one person that is wiser than any, body, and that Is everybody. -Talleyrand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

"Silence is golden" they used to say. And certainly gold isn't talking very loud these days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

TO-DAYS COMMON ERROR Never give the quotation: Pride goeth before Q fal"; the correct form is: Pride goeth before destruction and Q naughty spirit before a fall"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

That Ethiopian war disappoints many people. It's always being delayed for rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
Daily NN~,.wvv- RC,,r5 Washington MI y >-~-- --~S1 s.--s- SECRET TOFPRESIDENT"SLIFE
 ABOARD SHIP IN POTOMAC
2 By DREW PEARsoN and ROBERT s. ALLEE

Washington, November 18-Now that the president is to abandon the Sequoia feature of the yacht which was kept absolute secret by the secret service be told It is the location of the presidential suite aboard the vessel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-08
AUTO AMPUTATED THUMB.

Asherton. Tex. (UP) - Taking hold of the spokes of the rear wheel of his automobile in an ef- fort to roll the machine out of the garage. Adolphus Angel caught his thumb in the brake band. His thumb was cut off before the car could be stopped.