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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27

of the Foreign Affairs commit tee, who was working with Sec- retary of State Hull, also from Tennessee.
 Upon receiving the delegation, Roosevelt explained at some length that the power to con- trol foreign policy belonged to the chief executive, that the question of neutrality came un- der this heading, and that he wanted to protect these powers not merely for himself, but for his successors.
 Congressional Opposition
 At one point Maverick of Texas interrupted: "Mr. Presi- dent, T. ma good democrat and I'm supporter of yours, but I insist this bill does not infringe on your prerogatives,"
 Nevertheless, the president re- piled, he wanted those discre- tionary powers.
 "Well," fired back Maverick, "you are not going to get them. The senate has gone on record against 1t and a major. ority in the House is opposed. We'll never give them to you"
 The president replied with emphasis that his ideals and aims were identical with those of con- gress-namely, keeping the country out of war-that he in- tended to avoid war at any and every cost.
 You may think you can keep us out of war" replied Sisson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27

Pape D a D CTS,
 Willia m J. Pape, had with himself in MT. Pape's p a p c r on s u n d a y m o r n 1 n 6. It was m a d. c more touching because Sum day. was the sort of day it was. The sun was high, the air was cool, the sky was W 1 tn o ut a nlnifGl NhA hirda
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
Oaily Almanac

Sun rises 6:i2 a. m; sets 7:34 D. m., daylight time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min utes after sunset.
 High tide at New Haven Wednesday. August 2S, l2:5s p. m; low tide. e:2l p. m. daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
Test Y O u F Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. Who was Oliver Goldsmith? 2. In which book in the Bible is the story of Jonah and the Whale? 3. Who was John Stuart Miil7 {. What is osculation?
 s. What is chrism?
 6. Who is the author of book "Man, The Miracle Maker?" =. Name the giant. for staying whom David achieved renown. 6. Who wrote "The Story of the Gadsbys?"
 Q. Who is Edna St. Vincent Mil- lay:
 10. What is . holding com psnv?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
Horoscope
(BY OCTAVINE)

For persons who believe thet hur'an destiny is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope is out lined by a noted astrologer. In ad- dition to information of general in- terest, it outlines information oi special interest to perosns born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
Washington Merry Co., Round
. BY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT g. ALLEN - ,thors of Round and "More MerryGo.R Rount

Battle of Words . ..
 Washington, 27-An before president finally waived his major objections delegation two republicans and called demand obtaining United Although already of of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27

Those sub-penny coins would be hard on the serving class It would be just like a lot of people to give waitress tenth of cent with hole in it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27

, Robbers stole Marie Antoinette's price, less necklace from New York jewelry store. Something always did happen to that poor girl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
A Heart Bowed Down

Nothing quite so appealing to the tear duets of the city has appeared in a long time as the interview the publisher of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27

election day" Republican, July 3. '35.
 "arrogant gang who have so long been running the city hall"
 "given Hayes power he never deserved"
 ''the management of city hall so fiagrantly against the well fare of the city" "their arrival gives every promise that the gang manip. ulating this city for their own purposes in so many ways :. :" Republican, Aug. g. '35.
 
 "The history that is being written under Hayes is the history of . city running thick with commercialized gambling, policy, slot ma chimes, dice games, as well as illegal liquor selling and H. licit still operation"-- "the mayor or Controller Leary or any other of. the gang infest- ing city hall" American, Aug. 21, '35.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27

With all these naval plans it begins t' look like Golden Age for Admirals.
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Current Comments

would rather live with saveges and the animals than this oocks eyed brain-trust governmene.-~ Martin Johnson, explorer, leaving for Boreno.
 The job of running local govern. ment. has been done most waste fully. We spend nearly 10 billion a year for the operation of our local governments; yet how we howled when the federal budget grew that big.-H. P. Jones, exe- cutive director national municipal league.
 A gentleman cannot support . family. That is hard work, leaving no time for poiiteness. Eisa Max well. authoress,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
William The Weeper

William The Weeper
 These are only milk-and- water samples of the gentle inc offensiveness of William the Weeper, towards his political adversaries, Republican and Democratic. According to his standards 1t is apparently a mark of undying affection to at- tempt to brand efficient public servants of the Democratic ad- ministration as thieves. racke- teers, wastrels, criminals. pay. roll padders", moonshiners, gangsters, ''infesters", and mern- bers of a hell-born, hell-operat- ed machine. So is 1t token of his imperishable regard to char acterize the city court appoin- tees, whom he was not permit ted to name, as the green scum" of the local Republican slough"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27

TO-DAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "A hod-carrier seldom rises above a brick
 layer"; say, "seldom rises
 above the position of bricklaycr."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
BY WAY of NO HARM
 = by - James William FitzPatrick

opinions appearing below of the writer necessarily those of the editors Of THE DEMOCRAT they to De construed
 invariably, . reflection of their viewpointl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
Peace! Peace!

Who remains in Waterbury to challenge Mir. Pape's claim to the title of "The Inoffensive One"? He roars as gently as the sucking dove. His song is no harsher than the nightingale's note. Just an old man with his pipe and his slippers seeking nothing more than peace and public calm" to say nothing of the "endless extinction of un- happy hates!
 And who would seek to thwart him of his desire? Not l! Running two publications like the Pape papers is tough job. Perhaps the craving for an "un- disturbed" existence in Wood- bury Is born of "ceaseless toil- ing and spelling and spelling and toiling again." Perhaps 1t Is the result of trying to get out a morning and evening journal with the realization that
 "Lo, between the sundawn
 and the sun
 His days work and his nights
 work are undone:
 And To, between the nightfall
 and the light,
 He is not, and none knoweth
 of such an one"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
A Thought for Today

For great is the Lord. and greatly to be prased; he also is to be feared above all Hods.-I. Chronicles 1925.
 Fear Is the mother of foresight.-Sir Henry Taylor,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27
Kingly Reward

By all means let Mir. Pape enjoy the obscurity which he has earned and enjoy the peace which his "inoffensiveness" has won from his irritated fellow citizens. But, for any quartette however non-existent to be called specialists in libel and back kbiting" by W. J. P. is re- ward from the kings own throne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-27

Copyright. 1885. by United Feature Syndicate. Inc,
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were twitter.
 ing their love songs, and all na- ture was at peace. The only unhappy mortal from Wood- bury to Wolcott was Mir. Pape sitting forlorn in some bosky dell on his broad demesne, weeping over the hypothetical persecution to which he is be- ing subjected. How the parched brook at his feet must have swollen as the salty tear drops fell into it's dry bed, how the tender hearted chipmunks must have swarmed about him to offer their chattering conso- lation, and how the mooley cows in the meadows must have believed their moans of sym pathy. The lord of the manor was being picked upon by Mayor Hayes -four hired specialists In libel and backbiting"! Under the circumstances how did 1t happen that in spite of the out. rageous campaign being con- ducted against the soft-hearted, charitab ably-tongued, and fair. minded owner of the Pape pa. pers little children had the cal- lousness to sing and laugh and play? What are we coming to and whence are we going when Q "heart bowed down with weight of woe", as MT. Pape's is, is left to eat itself out in sad ness and isolation?
Evening star., 1935-08-07
Needed Park Funds.

The 100000 fund for District park
purchase under terms Of the Capper-
Cramton act, now agreed upon by con-
ferees on the pending deficiency meas
ure, was needed largely to protect an
already heavy investment in land par
TALLY acquired for park and other
recreational uses. The decision to ap-
propriate the money is eminently wise
and represents sound economy.
At the very outset of the depression
further advances under the Capper-
Cramton legislation were halted. AL
though the legislation had authorized
a total of $l6,0OO,0O0 only about fourth
of that amount had become available
and some unspent balances were i'm
pounded for time by the Budget
Bureau. The park officials, meanwhile,
had gone about their park purchases
with the long-range idea of carrying
out carefully considered program.
When the supply of money was shut
of, some of the projects were left
hanging in the air, as it were, and
incomplete.
In few years real estate development
would undoubtedly have taken up where
the park officials left off, and the value
of much of the money already spent
would have been lost. With the
$500 000 soon IN he available tho narly
purchase program will be completed
as far as the money will allow. No
new undertakings will be begun.
OF prime Importance, now that the
city'S various recreational agencies have
been brought under the temporary di-
rection of unified body, is the COM
pletion of recreational centers and play
grounds. That, according to John Nolen,
jr, in charge of planning for the Ma
tional Capital Park and Planning Com
mission, is the objective now, and the
result will be to furnish a well bal
anced program, giving new facilities all
over the city"
Together with the greatly needed
grant of million dollars to the Ma
tional Park Service, for improvement
of Washingtons small parks and for
other development of land already
acquired, the coming year promises to
witness valuable strides in city beauti-
f1cation after too many years of neglect.
Evening star., 1935-08-07
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS

Taft alternated between the two. Theo-
dore Roosevelt met them on the tennis
court, as well as taking many of them
on rough "hikes" through Rock Greek
Park, or where you will.
As one international incident after
another breaks" into the news, maps
are sought and studied by officials in
Washington, as we'll as by people through
out the country, in order to acquaint
themselves with the particular terrain
of the world in which the new situation
has developed. The Italo- Ethiopian con-
troversy, for the nonce, has focused the
eyes of the Nation on part Of Africa
formerly little known except as name.
From a geographic standpoint it Is en-
tightening. for many new and strange
names, never before heard-Ualual,
Adowa, Tigre, Gondar Wells, Adigrat,
Harrar and others-fiash over the horizon
from this new world" in Africa.
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In no other country, 1t Is safe to assert,
does the United States take a greater
interest than in Panama. Through this
flows the water highway connecting the
worlds two big oceans; and not only
commercially. but from defense point
of view, Is the canal Of inestimable value
and importance to the United States.
1t is natural, therefore, that many ques-
tions Of difference have arisen in the
past between the Republic Of Panama
and the United States as to their re-
spective rights and the extent OF their
sovereignty and authority in the Canal
Zone and adjacent territory. After many
months Of negotiation over these delicate
points, with Sumner Welles, Assistant
Secretary Of State. acting as chief
spokesman for the United States, and
DR.. Ricardo j. Alfaro, Minister Of
Panama, as head of q commission from
his country, all differences have been
about "ironed out" and new treaty
covering the relations between the two
countries made ready for signature.
One washingtonian, or near Washing
tonian." who "commutes by airplane"
from the Nations Capital to his ranch
home in New Mexico, where he spends
much of his time is Arthur Newton Pack,
president of the American Nature Asso-
citation. The organization has its head
quarters here, in close afilliation with
the American Tree ASSOCIATION, OF WHICH
Mr.. Pack is also an off1cer, and he fies
back and forth as occasion requires.
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Congress many years ago-in 1886. to
be exact-passed a law making pro-
vision for the remote contingency, down
through the then existing cabinet, OF
succession to the presidency in event Of
the removal, death, resignation or in
ability of the President or the Vice Presi-
dent" The order runs: State, Treasury,
War, Attorney General, Postmaster Cen
eral, Navy, Interior. No law has since
been adopted covering the then non
existent Secretaries of Agriculture, Com
merce and Labor; but it Is assumed they
would succeed in the order Of their
creation.
(Copyright 1882
Evening star., 1935-08-07
Washingtonss- Loss.

Announcement Of the designation OF
the Most Reverend James Hugh Ryan
to be Bishop Of Omaha signifies def
Unite loss to Washington. As rector of
Catholic University he had won place
in the Capitals religious and educational
life which cannot easily be filled by any
successor. Thousands Of men and women
who were not related to his church or
his school appreciated him for his fine
gifts of enthusiasm, courtesy, tolerance
and liberal social spirit. He was ac-
cepted as q sincere and generous leader
in all good causes, and his influence was
both wide and deep. Indeed, it prob
ably would be fair to say that not since
the time of Cardinal Gibbons has there
been o more popular or constructively
effective Catholic career than that OF
the man who now is to labor in the
Nebraska field.
But Washington will not permit
final or complete parting with Bishop
Ryan. The university into which he has
Evening star., 1935-08-07
Be Careful.

Each season Of the year, it seems, has
its own particular quota Of perils; but
the Summer months are the most
notably dangerous OF all the divisions of
the calendar. The motor accident charts
show an upward curve for June, July,
August and September. Similarly, the
number Of drownings increases, and the
same observation may be made with
regard to mishaps on playing fields, air
plane crashes and misadventures with
fireworks.
But it happens also that holiday time
has more than its share of illnesses of
different kinds. People catch cold"
easily when overheated or overtired.
They likewise appear to be especially
susceptible to contagious like measles,
scarlet fever, infantile paralysis and
meningitis which work havoc
with children, but which also attack
adults on occasion.
Perhaps the explanation is obvious.
Summer is time when the ordinary
routine Of life is interrupted. when hui
manity takes chances" and when,
under the influence Of congenial weather,
Evening star., 1935-08-07

unusual circumstances prevail with
regard to meals, hours Of sleep, condi-
tions Of shelter, habits Of dress and
degrees of intensity in physical activity.
To defend the multitudes against the
seasonal risks there are policemen,
beach guards, physicians and nurses.
But unfortunately there are a large
number of cases each year when such
professional help is summoned too late.
To cut the tragic toll, therefore, it is
necessary that every individual should
practice vigilance and caution. The
philosophy of the problem may be sum-
married. in the slogan: BE CAREFUL"
And in education toward that end adults
and children alike may be teachers.
A special word, possibly, should be
added with respect to diet. Just now
there are entirely too many people Ill
with stomach and intestinal complaints.
1t is self -evident that good rule is to
eat wisely. moderately and not adven-
turously. Doctors also stress the
advisability of rest after meals.
Evening star., 1935-08-07
The Rhode Island Straw.

While a single by-election in a small
State like Rhode Island is not a con-
elusive indication of national sentiment,
the result of the balloting in the first
district of that State yesterday to fill
vacancy in the House of Representatives
has its sinister implications for the New
Deal. The Republican candidate won
by margin of $4,000 votes, as against
a majority of 81 900 for the Democratic
candidate nine months ago, an overturn
of $4,000 votes in total of $4,000 cast
yesterday. Coupled with this was the
defeat of twelve proposals for bond issues
in part to finance relief and work prof.
ects. And finally, to complete the pic
ture of Democratic disappointment, New
port elected Republican mayor for the
first time in twenty lone years.
This was not merely parochial hap
pening. The contest in the first district
was directly based upon the New Deal
issues, the Republican candidate oppos-
ing the administrations program of
legislation and the Democratic candidate
supporting it. The Republicans chose
this issue and their opponents were COM
PEELED to meet it. Which gives the out
come particular significance as a straw
to indicate the trend of the wind.
The old adage about Maine as an index
to the political course OF the Union is
recalled by this possible portent of re-
action. Rhode Island merely happens
to be the weather vane-if it is that
by reason of the resignation of the Rep
resentative to accept a judicial appoint
ment. Were the election of yesterday
confined to that one contest the result
might be attributable to personal popu-
larity and local politics. But the Demo-
cratic loss of the mayoralty of Newport
and the defeat Of the bond issues con-
tribute to the Interpretation of this out
come as a symptom of changing pub
lie feeling not merely in Rhode Island
but elsewhere.
Evening star., 1935-08-07
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Dry weather In this vicinity has de-
creased the bird population considerably
Are we to think that they have flown
farther North, or have they begun their
migrations already?
Although Washington and nearby
Maryland and Virginia have been en-
during a real drought, though few have
realized it, excessive rains have occurred
in Pennsylvania, not so far from the
National Capital.
1t may be that the birds, with that
mysterious instinct which is their herit-
age, have sensed the plentitude of mois-
| ture farther afleld.
Just how they do this Is unknown.
Do they smell it or feel it?
We are inclined to the latter theory
considering "feel" in the sense OF
sense"
Instinct, after all, Is a pretty good
| word.
1t explains all, while it really explains
nothing!
What more can q word do?
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If we consider the perennial mystery
of bird migration, we cannot help but
admit that the sensing of better water
supplies at a distance would be no task
at all for your average bird.
1t is true that they can get along on
very little water.
Although they like their baths and
undoubtedly must drink, as all air.
breathing creatures, it also is fact that
life may exist for many days without
drink.
Birds, being small, do not need very
much internal moisture. Perhaps 1t is
possible for them to 60 a great deal
longer than a human being with neither
| food nor water.
Birds which FREQUENT city and SUBJ
urban gardens must find nearby wooded
areas a great help in continued dry
weather.
Our belief Is that bird can 60 for
at least a month with such water as
he may find in small depressions, espe-
cially those made by the garden hose.
After that length of time he finds
| food diflcult to secure, in very dry
areas. so he migrates to nearby groves
and small forests where the leaves OF
trees have kept the earth more moist.
There he finds more nourishment. as
| well as better supply of drinking water
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We are thinking, Of course, of that
bird sanctuary, Rock Greek Park.
Then there are nearer areas such as
may be found on Western avenue about
mile north of Chevy Chase Circle.
To such localities the birds may re-
| tire when dry weather affects their
ordinary habitats.
This brings us again to the strange
ness, or at least so 1t always seems to
us, of the birds selection Of Summer
homes so close to the houses of mankind
AS long as they have Rock Creek
why would they want to come to our
block and your block?
Yet they do, for which we are all
very thankful.
Many home owners sincerely miss the
birds when they begin to dwindle in
numbers.
From the chatter of the wrens and
| their friendly boldness, to the arrogant
scream of the blue jay and his colors
the creatures of the air-nor let us for
get the ruby -throated hummingbird-
are most friendly company.
Especially in the suburban areas many
a man and woman has found something
Evening star., 1935-08-07

especially pleasing In the daily bird life.
One Is never lonely where there are
birds.
THE One remains, the many change
and pass;
Heavens light forever shines, earth's
shadows fly;
Life, like dome Of many-colored glass,
Stains the white radiance Of Eternity" !"
That's music: the birds also are poets
In their way; they make similar poems
all day long, but they have no words.
1t is just as well
The home gardener who misses the
birds during August should keep in
mind that many Of them can be lured
back, even In dry season.
Food and drink will do 1t.
If it is possible to guarantee crowd
at any human meeting, by the simple
expedient of announcing in advance,
Free buffet supper after the meeting,
1t is no wonder that the actual sup
plying Of the "eats" to the simple Gre
their park retreats.
Perhaps it cannot be done In day.
Even Nature, through her rains, let
uo AlOPNy CO-OHCldEs
But good sprinkling every evening,
for two hours or more, will do a great
deal toward bringing the earthworms
TO the surface.
Somehow the birds know this.
Call it instinct, or what one wants,
the birds know and in time come back.
There is a natural swelling of the
bird popularity toward the latter part Of
the month. just for brief space, before
SO many of them leave for the South.
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In the category of creatures of the
air we must include, although they are
not birds, the butterflies and the moths.
Especially the sphinx moth, or So
called hummingbird moth.
This large, fearless, seemingly feath-
cred insect often is mistaken for q
hunmingbird.
1t may be identified easily by its
preference for garden phlox and by its
absolute indifference to the presence
of human.
It's soft downy body seems covered
with tiny green feathers.
AS it hovers motionless over the phlox
heads, sustained by the rapid beating
of its wings, 1t Is very hummingbirdlike
to be sure, so much so that many new
comers to the garden are quite certain
that they have seen the daintiest Of all
birds.
Some years ago the writer here first
made the acquaintance of this creature
and has had a great liking for it ever
since.
Since its visits at that time were
invariably on Sunday, we called 1t the
Sunday bug" but later changed this
name, privately, to "phlox bug" more
appropriate designation.
Later specimens did not adhere to
the first day of the week, but invariably
have chosen the phlox. in any of its col
ors. as its favorite feeding station.
If you want the sphinx moth, plant
perennial phlox.
If you want hummingbirds, plant
gladiolus, especially in red varieties. 1t
is said they prefer red in any of the
bell-like blossoms they visit.
We would not trade hummingbirds,
however, for the robins, the wrens, the
thrushes, the blue jays, the catbirds,
the mockingbirds and all the songsters
which make such a stir and such pleas
ant company for so long.