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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
DOLLARS ARE NEEDED IF WE. EVER ARE
 TO THAN OUT

Waterbury, Conn.
 May g, 1885. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 President Roosevelt hase been called a disciple of Nicco1o Machi- avelli or at least an adherent of the political doctrine of the Flor entine statesman whose creed con sisted of cunning, deceit and craftiness in order to establish and maintain a strong, central govern ment for the benefit of a chosen few.
 During his campaign candidate Roosevelt spoke feelingly of the forgotten man. He criticized bu- reaucratic government. He berated the money changers and Intimated that he would drive them from the temple. The people welcomed him as did the ancient Jews welcome the mama from heaven. Tn the light of his two years in the presi- dency the people are becoming di- vided. There are those who still have faith in him and those who believe his actions belle his words No question but what his popular ity is waning. His magic is moi clicking because there are eyes quicker than his hands.
 President Roosevelt still has two years left in order to make good He has 5 billion dollars of credit to manipulate. If he can't pull us out of the woods by 1888 he Yill not be able to do it after 19S6 even if reelected. Why? Because sus- tained buying power cannot be created by credit imitation. Why? Because interest compounds faster than the debtors ability to pay, Why? Because the supply of mon ey is too limited and cannot circu- late fast enough to carry the debt load. You have heard the expres- sion, the dollar has wings. Yes, but not angels wings. Angels are supposed to be able to travel at the rate of 1S6.O00 miles per sec- ond or equal to the speed of light or sound. When dollar has to travel that fast you don't see 1t. And that it just the trouble, we don't see any dollars. So why con- tinue arguing pro and con over technical economic questions. Com- mon sense tells all Of us that there are not enough dollars in clrcula- ton. That Is what is foaily wrong and nothing else. All the eeonom. Ic complications are dut to lack of dollars.
 Certain silly economists aFe, and have been, predicting that business is soing Go Do potter or that it if Just afouhd the corner or make other such pcnnsnfinhi sfatemesiia'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
Real Control Coming

If Connecticut had any idea that its , form of liquor control was strict, it must be prepared for something of shock in the bill that we understand the judiciary committee is about ready to report out. It is certainly high time that the commit tee had come to some form of working agreement on the revisions necessary in the present act There is no real sense in delaying this legislation to the last days of the session, just as was done two years ago.
 There are some wholesome changes to be made relative to the sale of liquor in Ehis state, primary being that by which sale of liquor by the drink will be allowed under certain conditions. There is no question but what this has been one of the weak features of the present control act. It is perfectly obvious that Connecticut is quite out of focus with all other states where liquor sales are permitted in just this one instance.
 The restaurant and hotel will come into it's own. The thousands of dollars that are invested in this type of business In Connecticut will not be discounted by the franers of liquor legislation. They be- come the natural distributor of liquor by the drink, in view of the fact that we do not contemplate the return to the saloon, as we understand the meaning of the word, saloon, prior to prohibition. The whole 6ale competition now indulged in by every manner of business in retailing liquors is cnrtailed, as it properly should be.
 The committee seems to realize that one means of inducing moderation in con- sumption may be by decreasing the num- 6er 5f establishments where sales are per- nItfsd. This also demands a strict en- f5rcsn1eut Of state and local laws. The r19i6 reason now for continuation of 6sstIeafinG is high prices. We must .I|t59 for that by wiping out the bootleg tz{t1I'shments that may be the outcrop- LETT o{ hIrher fees for the various types # n<fsHIk Control. however, should mean +ss'|s fhsf and not some vague variation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
Examins the BaekgrouEa

Some of these editorial commentators who describe the passage of the Patman bonus measure as vicious class legisla- tion" really must regard the soldiers who participated in the recent World War as just so many paid mercenaries who are now turning on the hand that fed and guided them over the shell-torn fields of France and Beligum. We sincerely trust that the soldiers are at least placed on u plane that is level with that of those dauntless Americans who made the shells that our doughboys could fire at the Ger mans and also some of the shells that these same Germans were firing at the dough- boys.
 It ought to be obvious by this time that we are going to get from Congress, sooner or later, legislation which will call for payment in full and in cash, we hope, the value of the adjusted service certifi- cates. You can cite all the arguments in the world against such payment and even term such an action class legislation, but you can't change the facts that while these same men were tramping endless miles, attired in the kahki of service right here at home industrialists were demanding their pound of flesh from Uncle Sam and getting it in full measure.
 The disclosures of the Senate Munitions Committee constitute a background against which most arguments attacking the bonus are just bit weak. That spectacle of swollen profits includes glimpses of steel makers who held out for more money at time when they were making profits of 200 and 300 per cent; of metal pro- ducers who virtually went on strike in time of national emergency for excessive profits; of whole industries defying the government to lower prices; of specula- tors making untold millions out of dire human necessities.
 Keeping that background in mind, it is somehow very hard to grow indignant over the proposal to slice little cake for the lads who actually put on the uniforms. And there is incredulous astonishment at the proposal to pay off the boys, not give them bonus, in printing press money. Oh, no, that would never do. There's no chance of any interest being paid in this fashion. It would be too funny, if not so serious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

plays My old Kentucky Home" He strains to catch a glimpse of the horses as they parade in front of the grahdstand. He waits with bated breath for the start, shouts with the assemblage. They're off" babbles incoherently as the thor oughbreds speed around the track, and breaks into maniacal screams as they charge down the stretch to the finish line.
 It is foolish to attempt to put ones finger on the reason why the Derby draws race enthusiasts the country over. True, 1t gathers to- gether the cream of the three year olds, but so also does the Freak ness, and the Belmont, and the American Derby. One can answer the query as to the reason for the popularity of the Derby only by saying, ''It's in the blood" Ken- tuckians, to quote a native of the state, worship a fast horse; else we wouldn't be true Kentuckians."
 Perhaps the Derby has become the institution that it is to-day be- cause for one short moment there is revived again the spirit of the old South. There live again the julep drinking colonels, the horses the, heros, the traditions, and the events of other days. There is seen again the hospitality, the com geniality, the spirit of jovial good fellowship that was the South in the pre-Civil War days.
 There has never been before, and there will never be again, an event that supercedes, or even approach es the Derby in glamour. in allure and in thrills. What other sport ing event could induce nearly CO., 600 people to brave a cold down. pour of rain as was the case last Saturday? The Derby gathers to- gether the great and the small, tho fortunate and the unfortunate and for few fieeting hours makes them equals.
 hope that I may have the op- portunity to witness many more Derbys, to be one of those wnc annually urge the thoroughbred on to supernatural efforts. It ii my ambition to ride with ons Derby winner (my betting choices in the past have been most nnsat' isfactoFy) although would rather ride with q loser on Derby daj than have . winner my other day
 Finally, ! shall become e bit pre' sumptuous. and offer some aoviet to the many whe have neyeF vt messed this classic of cIeeeiee. v you want to hear oQ,oeo pocpii sing ''kiy Old Kentucky Home"l if you want to experience the thfil cf thrills, co to Churchill Down on Derby Gey,
 Sincerely yours,
 JOHN Rripr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

The rank and file will know when things are better and will know it as quickly as any so-called expert. The U. s. government has g billion dollar supply of gold and silver and less than billion dol lars of paper currency issued against this supply. The president insists on borrowing from bankers and giving them a rake off. That Is what Is killing all of us econom- ically--the rake off system. The trouble lies at President Roose- velt's door. A spade is spade, why continue to fool ourselves.
 COMMON CLAY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

Washington, May 10.--Next to the precarious reign of King Cotton, probably nothing Is worrying the administration right now as much as the ever weakening pulse of that inter- dependent industry-textiles.
 The two Industries = chief economic backbone of New Eng land and the South--go hand in hand. Textiles arc suffering in part from the uncertainty of cotton.
 This is one i'll which White House advisers may attempt to remedy immediately. z
 For weeks, mill after mill has been closing in New England. The epidemic is now spreading through the South. One factor is the fear that raw cotton will slump in price. That fear caus- es textile wholesalers to hold back their orders. This in turn causes textile mills to close their doors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

MAY il. Favored ones today are those who were born from Aug. 70 through Sept e3. Emotional Barometer. Morning--Good. Afternoon--Bad.
 Evening-D0ubtful.
 You should handle unusual things in the morning for success, The remainder of the day is a mix ture of good and bad. Birthdate.
 You should be q very sound reasoner with an analytical mind. You must be very careful to q. void extravaganza from April through May. and during septem- Der, 1885. You may also tend to disagree with your partner over money,
 Danger. Aug. 20 through Sept {, 193S.
 Readers desiring additional in. formation regarding their hortl' scDpos arc invited Co coinfnnIil- cafN Wisls OcisvIne fn care Of tIlln neWsapeFr. EncIOeo . a-cent efanips co se'f-addfcsscd envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
So They Say

For two years the democrats have been at bat with two baee, but no runs and two out the MIRA and the AAA. That's the net of it.
 -@William Allen White.
  There is less today of both dogma and 'intel- lectual religion. But there Is more religion of the kind that comes from the heart, instead of the head.s
 Sir wilfred Grenfell.
 
 The stock exchange exists because it fills vital need and because 1t is equipped to render service. Charles K. Gay, on being nominated as exchange president.
 The nationalized Tammany machine of the Roosevelt-Farley administration has succeeded in organizing the greatest patronage distributing ma chine in the history of our country
 Howard Scott, head "Technocrat." The presdency's dogs life. I've known every president since Harrison. and it's dogs life for them a
 Former Senator David A. Reed of Pennsylvania
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

The socialists in the 1885 Legislature are apt to find themselves out on very thin limb before long, judging by the temper and actions of republicans in the Legislature. The republican laddy-bucks are going right ahead with what is termed a campaign of disapproval. They objected to Governor Cross suddenly accepting Raymond Gates resignation as State Agent and nominating Senator Harvey L. Thompson in his place. Now they can't get enough republican names reported out for all the minor patronage jobs in Con- necticut. And when the judgeship reso- lutions emerge from the judiciary com mittee it will be only republican appoint tees who get the preference. All of which is just too ducky for words. And it means that the socialists will have to confer in this grabbing" contest, which is just contrary to their oft-stated principles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

Good propaganda against all the war talk that is going the rounds right now would be few figures on the number of American soldiers who have been left almost totally incapacitated by their service. Itswould be rather awesome compilation, for the number is large and is still on the increase as the ravages of poison gas and other war injuries slowly creep up on the individual and lay him low. sAnd such compilation would show the great number of men who have been rendered unfit for the type of work they performed before going into service. No more powerful anti-war weapon could be found.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
NO THRILLS LIKE THOSE TIC BE FELT AT KENTUCKY
 DERBY

University Of Kentucky.
 Lexington. Kentucky.
 May 8, 1895. Editor of The Democrat:
 My home is in waterbury, Conn. I have, for the past four years, been a student at the University of Kentucky, and on three occasions have had the good fortune to wit ness that greatest of all sporting events. the Kentucky Derby. I have found myself on each occa- sion, carried away on the irrresisti- ble wave of enthusiaT1 that is the inevitable attendant of every Derby.
 This year Nmy enthusiasm has overfiowed. feel that I must tell someone how immeasurably thrill ed I was to be one of that vast assemblage that last Saturday stood in a steady downpour of rain. awaiting the annual running of the greatest race in the history of the "sport of kings" Therefore, I shall presume on your good na- lur0 Hufutlcutiy " 9tttAuRt lO ttii you of the state of my emotions and my spirits at about o'clock last Saturday.
 Until you have gone to Kentucky, and with your own eyes behted a Kentucky Derby. "you ain't never been nowheres and you amt never seen nothin'." These are the words of Irwin Cobb. Kentueky's fore- most contribution to Journalism. lie has. to speak colloquiaily, Unit the nail on the head" One cannot put into words the spiendor. the enthusiasm. the emotions, and the thrills that one experiences at q Derby Ne simply feels them; he ls caFried Of his feet, by what he does not know, but he is carried willingly.
 He enters into the spirit of fes- tiyai and of Joy fhnf pefvR6os fht hHNo crowd nf the track. lle hoWs hIA hepA eoIemniy WheH the band
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
Watchful Waiting

All are waiting for a stabilized price of cotton. That in turn depends on whether Secretary Henry Wallace will once again set loan price of 12 cents pound on all cotton.
 Due to price-setting last year, the United States government is the biggest holden of cotton in the world to-day. The chances are that if Wallace succumbs to the tremendous pressure now hammering at him, and fixes the same loan price, Uncle Sam will increase his holdings further.
 This, in turn, depresses the market. Textile wholesalers and manufacturers, in turn, get uneasy wanting to know what is going to happen. It is a vicious circle not dissimilar to HOover's purchase of wheat which drove the price of wheat lower and lower.
 This is only part of what is worrying administration master minds regarding textiles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
Your Questions Answered

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
High Price Textiles

Another thing is the high price of textiles. Manufacturers lay this entirely to the process ing tax. Administration experts say this accounts for only part. They claim there is also an in- crease for which the nlanufac- turer is responsible.
 At any rate, prices of textiles have now zoomed out of all pros portion to the income of labor. This is what has caused the in- fIux of Japanese goods. Impor- tation of them jumped from T. 100000 yards during the entire year of 1884 10 21,OOO,OOO yards
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

1. Which president Of the U. s, first occupied the White House in Washington
 3. which saint is the patronsss of music3
 B. In what year was the Society of the Cincinnati organized?
 {. Of which state ia Trenton the capital?
 $. Tn which group of islands is Cebu?
 6. Name the large university 10. cated at New Haven, Conn.
 T. What name is applied to printed books published before 160O7
 8. Who wrote, "The Fall of the House of Usher7"
 g. what is the name of the fairy tale about the household drudge who marries q prince, who discov- CTS her by finding 6 small glass slipper?
 10. where Is the University of New Mexico?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

O. Why is Latin used for med- ical prescriptions?
 A. Latin was the language of literature, science and all educated people throughout Europe, during the middle ages. Nearly all the sciences including medicine have continued to use it for technical terms, as matter of custom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

O. Does the United States gov ernment own and operate the Pan- anna Railroad?
 A. The railroad is owned by the government and is operated by Q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10


 The Presidents special ad- wiser on textiles is Assistant Treasury Secretary Chip Robert, most delightful spinner of Negro yarns and a textile engineer of long experience. He Is sitting in with the presidents cabinet commission on the Textile In- dustry Huey Long makes regular trip to farm in near- by Virginia to chop wood, there by hoping to reduce his paunch. The owner says the senator can chop all the wood he wants provided he picks 1t up.
 (Copyright, 1885, United Fea-
 fnres Syndicate. Inc.l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
Daily Washington Merry Co., Round
DREW PEARSON and Authors of "Washinston Merry. .0o- Ro
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Q kound" Textile and Cotton Slump Battles Administrations Une AAA Cotton Prices Epidemic of Closing Ms Meanwhile Japanese Imports Faen Booming Price of U Textiles Old Time Progressives Replaced by Lewing Conference
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
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 of general interests, it outlines inc formation of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

a. Has Bing Crosby any brothers?
 A. He has four: Bob, Everett, Larry and Ted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

We're still hoping that one of these days suitable markers are going to be erected at the entrance to the city's parks. Sure, everybody in town knows the names of the different parks, but not our many visitors. And we ought to perpet- uate in stone or, bronze not merely the name of the park, but the year 1t was created and some little background. It is a job that wouldn't cost much, but would be worth the effort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

of Mexican War veterans on the pension rolls, drawing a total of S19S,55S.2O per year.
 O. Tn what county is the Yel- lowstone National Park?
 A. It is United States gov ernment reservation, independent of county organizations in all the three states in which 1t lies.
 c. Was George washington wealthy?
 A. He was one of the wealtfi- fest men of his day and his estate was conservatively estimated at $530,000.
 If you want a copy of our bull. Ietin SAN DIEGO EXPOSITION, write to The Waterbury Democrat Washington Bureau, enclosing 5c in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

government owned corporation di- rected by the Governor of the Canal Zone and q board of thir- teen directors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
In New York
By PAUL HARRISON

New York.-On a balmy after noon some of the buster sidewalks are dotted with young men manip- ulating complicated cameras and passing out coupons to the passers- by. The coupons inform the pedes- trians that they have been snapped in three natural poses, and that for 25 cents they can get prints at a certain address.
 It's a new business that has come upon the town, and is sig nificant mostly for the insight 1t affords into human pride and prejudice. One of the companies employees eighteen photographers who snap about 25,000 pictures a day. Most of them have be- come shrewd judges of ego. Of 100 pictures taken by novice at the game, only ten are likely to be sold. Experienced men. how ever, usually guess right in about 20 cases in 100--a very profitable average.
 Out-of-town visit rs strolling on Broadway are considered the best prospects. Nearly all of them write in for their pictures. The trick here, of course, Is to recognize strangers from the .mid- lands Spruce young couples, walking slowly, are almost sure fire Middle-aged women are the only ones who are photo graphed singly. They usually seem fiattered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
IN TO-DAY'S MAIL

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
Tes Your Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

It might occur to some smart boys in Canada to build "secret army air base on their side of the border, if they dldn have sense enough to know that nothing like that could remain secret.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10
Three Young Men

Only time will tell whether the recent conference here of left- wingers carried the germ of a serious third party threat.
 No one was more uncertain about the future political signifi@ canoe of their movement than. the aggregation of Wisconsin Progressives, Farmer-Laborites, Farm Holidayers, Technocrats, Utopians and so forth who made up the gathering.
 On two matters, however, they were agreed:
 1. That there is sound economic and political basis for left-wing party.
 2. That another meeting should be held to explore fur ther The possibilities of or ganizing such a movement.
 The date and place for this second conference was fixed ten- tatively in the latetr part of June in Chicago.
 While in itself the meeting was of q nebulOus importance, there was one fact about it that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-10

government owned corporation di- Lrected by the Governor of the Canal Zone and board of thir- teen directors.
 @. How often is the Official Ga zette of the U. g. Patent Office ts- sued, and what does it cost?
 A. It is weekly publication. Single copies sell for 35 cents, and the yearly subscription rate is sl6.
 o, How many marriages and divorces occurred in the United States in 19s2?
 A. Marriages ss1.sos; divorces. 16O,33s.
 e. How many Secretaries has the President?
 A. Three official secretaries, Louis McHenry Howe, Marvin H. Mcintyre, and stephen Early, and personal secretary, Miss Mar guerite Le Hand.
 a. Give the meaning of the name Ecker.
 A. It is German family name, said to mean Formidable firm ness."
 c. What Is the average size of families in the United States?
 A. The 1930 census enumerated an average of 4.o1 persons per family.
 c. Are any dependents of men who served in the Mexican War still drawing pensions?
 A. At the close of the fiscal year 1894 there were 351 widows