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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05

the government printers, had look at n complete copy until he read 1t to congress InBidet word has reached administration authorities that the presidents bare-knuckle anti-poWcr activi- ties have aroused much alarm in Wall Street. Pressure is being put on truculont utility mogulG to moderate their attitude, slash rates and squeeze out over-cap- italizations before 1t iS too late. Postmaster General Jim Farley is considering new strategy to boost stamp collec- tor sales. He Is planning to hold Hast day" sales aB well as first : day" sales on special stamp issues. By this method postal officials believe they can in- crease revenues several hundred thousand dollars year. Jlm's greatest pride in life is his rec ord as q business man.
 OGDEN MILLS HOTEL
 Cordell Hull, shy secretary of state, almost never goes out to dinner unless invited to the
 
 the cabinet 1t was with tho un- dcrstanding that his assistant secretaries would do the wining and dining Plnk-cheekcd ogden Mills, Hoover'B secretary of the treaBury, has closed one of tho New York hotels where single men could get il room for fifty cents night. Founded by his grandfather Darius, as 6 Semi- charity, tho hotel was sup ported by Mills money for 37 years. Harry Hopkins and the EZRA put it out of business. although two therB are still op- .erating Mrs James M. 'Dornn, president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union in Washington, once wrote Q pam phlet entitled "Prohiblti0n Cock tnils," giving non-alcOholic re- clpcs. Now her husband is di- rector of the Distilled Spirits In- stitutc.
 CAPITOLIANA
 In his college days, Franklin D. Roosevelt, then running the Harvard "Crimson," wrote an editorial suggesting that ladies might be seated in special re- served section at football games, 80 that they would not be "asphyxiatcd" by the fumes of inc smokers During White House press confercnces, tho French doors of the presidents office stand open to admit fresh air to room full of tobacco smoke There are in the new congress six northern states
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05

Washington, Jan J.--In inner administration circles Father Coughlin's recently launched National League of Social Jus tice is viewed with deep suB- picIon. Politicos think the League really is third party movement, that the crusading priest is preparing the ground for his Independent candidacy in 133G. Coughllns growing public coolness toward the prcsi- dent, numerous reports reaching Washington of .dlsparagIng pri- vate remarks, and Coughiln's known close friendship with Huey Long are considered sig- nificant Btrnws in the wind. An incidental anomaly in the Bitua- ton is the fact that Coughlin and ex-No l Brain Truster Ray Molcy are on close terms The manager of Washington's burlesque show says that some of his most regular customers arc members of c0ngreSs-and not bachelors, either Missouri's veteran democratic
  resumed his seat this session ns holder of q unique distinction. In last years elections he was n candidate for both the senate and the house. He executed this maneuvcr by running Tor the senatorial nomination and having Il henchmhn stand for his House seat. When he lost the nennte race, the lieutenant withdrew, and Jack stepped into hls old place.
 SHARP SHOOTING
 Having failed go far to block tho Senate Munitions investiga- ton by above board opposition, some of the big arms dealers have issued n sub-rosa pam phlct against stephen Raushen- bush, who has done Il superb job as the committees inveeti- gator. They have dug into RauBhcnbuBhS divorces and some other alleged details of his private life. Without Raush- cnbush, the munitions moguls know the senate committee would be severely handicapped.
 
 Jim West, hired at the in- stance of Hoover as publicity man for the republican national committee, now is operating as n capital lobbyist. His latest job ig observer for Bofne of the munitions companies The government pay check received by crudite workers as Profes- sor Rcxford q. Tugwell and other Brain Trustcrs reads on the back: "If endorsements is made by mark Cx) 1t must be witnessed by two persons who can write. giving their place of residence in full"
 SECRET
 President Roosevelt exercised unusual precauslons to keep &C., cret the contents of his message to congress. Some of the chbi- net members and close advisers saw portions while it was ip preparation, but no one, except
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05

whlch have 100 per cent demo- cratic delegations in both House and Senate: Colorado, Indiana, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Washington Ralph 0. Brew ster, new republican congress-
 man from Maine, declares he left his Phil Betta Kappa key at home for fear of being called Brain-Trustcr one con- gressman elected to the seventy fourth congreBs will not take his seat. Frederick Lhndis of Indiana died nine days after election Nebraska stands alone us being the only state with more than one congressman which sends an entirely new delegation to congress. All five arc rockies: Luckey, McI1augh- lin, Stefan, Binderup, and Cof- fec The old Ulysses s. Grant homestead at 2 Logan { Circle has been leased by the EZRA as shelter for transient boys .. Pennsylvania ave- nue mud caused the abandon ment for a period of 100 years of the practice of the president going in person to the capitol to deliver his message to con- gross. The hiatus covered the period from Adams to Wilson Employees of long service can recall the days when bar rooms flourisbed in the base. ment of the nations capitol.
 NOTHING DOING
 Rhode Islands millionaire vet eran Senator Jesse Metcaif is m Old Guard republican, but last years f. 0. ?. campaign managers obtained no war funds from his ample purse. Word has just leaked out that bee cause he dlsapproved of both Senator Dan Hastings, co-chair- man of the Congress Campaign Committee, and Henry, Fletcher. chairman of the Republican Nd- tional Committee, Metcalf re- fused repeated pleas for con- tribution In various gov- crnment department there is much private fnuttcring against the White House order directing. that all administration lcgisla- ton be submitted for approval by Don tichberg before sent to Capitol Hill. Richberg is rapid- Iy becoming one of the most tin- popular men in the executive branch of the government. During sessions of Congress, Capitol telephone operators av- ApauA aUaa qE nAn nnIta Aaftu IN anticipation of even heavier de- mandS this session, an enlarged switchboard has been installed and the hello girls" increased to 35.
 MINOItS-NOT ALLOWED!
 At the first meeting Of the Senate Steering Committee, Utah's Old Guard democratic Senator King took the lead in demanding that 29h year old Rush Holt bo denied his seat un- til he reached the constitution al age limit. "IIe isn't entitled to his seat" King orated. "Let him walt until he Is of agc." King was also insistcnt that tho Senate take up without delay consideration Of the decade---old World Court issue. Let's bring 1t out and pass it." he de- manded. To which Montana's -t0ngued Burton Wheeler replied, You have, the right Idea, Senator, but you express 1t wrong. Let's bring the Court out, but kill it." During the Steering Committees dis cussion Of demand for more mu- nitions investigation funds thero were some caustic remarks tO the effect that Republican Chair man Gerald r. Nye was q "pub- iicity seeker" But no one sug- gestcd additional money Do dc. nied the investigators.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05

Creation of the Housatonic Valley Au- thority patterned after the style of the Tennessee Valley Authority by the federal government is being given careful con- sideration by Senator Augustine Loner- gan, recent dispatches from Washington stated. The Authority would have charge of various Improvements that have been suggested of late weeks for this pictur- esque stream. It would include not only this state, but also part of Massachusetts, where it rises. The idea originated with the Housatonic River Conservation Com- mittee, the group that is sponsoring plans for making the immediate areas on each side of the stream into park. It would be fine thing for both Connecticut and Massachusetts if miniature valley au- thority could be created. While the Hou- satonic is not full of the possibilities con- tained in the immense valley of the Ten nessee there are sufficient to warrant the federal interest in it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05
Cities Cooperating

When 8 big country like the United States develops, so swiftly from small be- ginnings, it is inevitable that there should be confusion in many matters, particu- larly of laws and overlapping government. Apparently we have now reached stage of maturity in which we seek to clear up some of that confusion and to bring order out of it.
 One of the first undertakings of the newly organized Institute of Municipal Law Officers is the creation of library of municipal laws. From this central ii- brary, once it has been established, any city in the country may obtain informa- tion about ordinances in other cities. If one city has successfully solved some problem collection of delinquent taxes, or condemnation of property, or smoke abatement - sister cities just approach ing that problem may obtain complete in- formation on the subject If an ordinance that seemed good when enacted has not worked, other cities may learn why and shape their own laws to avoid the same mistakes.
 The Institute itself will be clearing house for mutual aid for city solicitors and attorneys of cities of 50,000 or more population. Simplification of complex municipal machinery, help and good will among cities struggling with common problems and greater promptness and ef- ficiency in meeting new situations ought tc result from such an intelligent effort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05

At last entomologists believe they have found what is transmitting the Dutch elm disease. They blame it all on the smaller European elm bark beetle. This insect becomes contaminated with the disease on affected trees and the disease is then pasted along to sound tree when the beetle feeds in the crotches of limbs and branches. If this is so, then the path IS now clear to complete eradication of the elm bark beetle. It may not be as easy as it sounds, but certainly once the source of the trouble is discovered half the war is won. Ways and means of curbing the beetle with ultimate destruction as the aim are quite possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05
Press Comment
TIIE LIQUOR DEBATE (New Haven Journal-Courier)

The task confronting friends of liquor control seems likely to be simpllfied by dissension within the liquor ranks. The tavern keepers now announce they will not make common cause with other retail merchants in the stronger waters. Particularly incensed with grille toward offers of collaboration from proprictors. they are equally cool other business rivals. A divided liquor lobby at the capital will be easier met by those whose princi- ples of liquor treatment differ dia- mctricaly in motive and so in goal.
 For one basic and quite simple proposition needs to be apprehend- cd by the public as the control battle reopcns. It Is in the pub lie interest that consumption Of hard liquor be minimizcd in the commonwealth, at worst, stabilized at present levels. It is in the pri- vate interest of those who deal in this commodity. however to in- crease consumption by indefinite margins. There is nothing very unusual about this: Of course this business, like other businesses. wants 10 increase profits. But the public attitude toward this busi- ness cannot be. for the reason cited, what 1t is toward other business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05
Selected Poem
SNOW BIRD.

SNOW BIRD.
 Gicnry Davis Nadig in The New York Sun) Snow birds in Hocks predict Il coming storm Their white winged Hutter flung aga inst q hill or purple and the vapguards of the swarm Strung out where frozen rolling fields lie still These are swift augurs swinging down to make Sporadic visits to the frost bound lands Where native farmers wariy will shake Portentous wintersd heads and mittcned hands. And winters chilly clutch snow birds exchange Their 05Ab of brown nnd fading with the gccne Assume the wilderness of the snow crowned
 range.
 Snow bird, prognosticator of the snow, Watches his avian signs and then swoops low
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05

brown coal, and chiefly in rocks of the Tertiary and Secondary ages. The most important jet veins are in Yorkshire, England, near Whltby.
 c. What was the definition of leather in the motion picture i"Flirtatlon Walk"7
 A. eff the fresh skin of an ani- maj, cleaned and divested of hair, fat and other extraneous matter, be immersed in q dilute solution of jamie acid, chemical com bination enetieg. The gelatinous tissue of the skin is converted into q -putrescible substance, i'm. pervious to and insolbIe in water" This is an ancient formula which has always been used at the U. S. Military Academy for purposes of hazing plebe cadets.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05
ChuckleC Corner
WOMEN By Harold MaIlicOat

ny IhhEVfu fAhAthGVug
 Women are like fddles; they'll stand just 10 much stringing.
 Some women you can read like q book; others arc of different type.
 When q woman says never again." she means until the next time.
 A man doesn't have to go to Europe to live under a dictator.
 A Newton bachelor says women to him are just like lions. He likes to look at them, but wouldn't want to live with one.
 Some of these streamline gowns women are wearing may not have any hooks on them but they sure have plenty of eyes.
 one woman who sure can nail the men is a manicurigt. Grandma sourapples says the only time the society women in this town ain't pattin Ahemselvea on the back is when they're pattin' themselves under the chin. Never tell secret to . woman. . drunkard or Q fool. Most women speak what they htlnk because they speak without thinking.
 To control q woman's tongue ia like putting out fire with straw. A woman's sentiments arc aa fickle as the autumn sky. when . woman is starved foE love she'll swallow anything. The reason some women never marry is becnuHe thsy'fe nkrAdf | husband would want them Co aqt like c wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05

ing. Far'frOm it. But at least the demo- crats can't say now, as they did when the republicans were in complete control, that if they were in power, they'd make the necessary changes in district lines. They are in power, so they ought to live up to some of the boasts of bygone years. At least let us have some attempt to create new congressional district this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05
LIGHTS CUT OFF FOR GEESE

Churchs Ferry. N. D. (UP)--Aii lights in this city were extinguished during q recent snow storm to per- init . huge flock of Canadian geese to escape. The "honkefs," blinded by tho lights, had settled by the thousands on buildings. homes, poles and trees. City authorities ordered lights turned of and the flock immediately resumed its
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05

That French fishing crews are poaching inside the British three- mile limit and arc warning each other by radio when q British nav- al fishery protection vessel aps brooches, ig alleged by fishermen of Plymouth, Enslands
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05
Questions And Answers The Democrats Washington Information Bureau
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05

William Gibbs McAdoo boasts the long est biography in the new Congressional Directory. It runs just over 400 words and exceeds Senator Bennett Clark's of Missouri by three lines. Senator Guffey of Pennsylvania has the shortest The House list is not yet available, so no com parisOns can be drawn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05
Daily Washington Merry Go Round
,BY DREW PEARsON and ROR

f Merry Beieve Father Coughn Presidential Cdndidat Detroit Street Lgslive Curb Dshke Submitting Proposed Richberg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05

&s WuaS ID bnC QtDDB9CsIUDub of the French liner "Normandle"?
 A. seventy-tffee thousand tors,
 c. What is the correct saluta. ton on . letter addressed to two or more women, either single or married?
 A. Mesdames.
 Q. How many generations have existed since the advent of the first true man?
 A. It is estimated by various authorities that true men have ex- isted on the earth for at least 36,- 900 years. Dividing that by 33, the usual number of years assigned to a single generation, the result is about 1,000 generations.
 c. During what period were large one cent pieces coined?
 A. From 1793 tot 1856 inclu- sive.
 c. How many members com prise the U. s. Senate and House of Representatives, Supreme Court and Presidents Cabinet?
 A. There are 06 Senators and 435 Representatives; Q chief Jus ticc and eight Associate Justices of the Supreme Court; and ten Cab inet members.
 c. How can white wood be col- ored black without painting?
 A. Sponge tho wood with q so- luton of aniilne chiorohydrate in water, to which q small quantity of copper chloride is added. Allow 1t to dry, and go over it with 6 so- iution of potassium blchromate. Repeat the process 2 or times, and the wood will have 0 fine black color.
 Q. What does tho name Ulrich mean?
 A. Kings heir. .psaF,
 c. From whom did the Span ish Royal family inherit the disease haemophilia? How is 1t transmit ted?
 A. The disease was inherited from the wife of the deposed King Alfonso XIII. A mother transmits 1t to a son, but not to a daughter, although q daughter may transmit 1t to her son who is the grandson of the woman who was tho original carrier.
 Q. Who composed Prelude in C. Minor?
 A. Bach. q. Name the President Of the IationaI Broadcastins Company. A. Merlin H. Aylesworth. c. What is money? A. A broad definition is "any matc tcriaI that by agreement serves as 6 common medium of exchange and measure of value in trade" Q. From what substanc6 are jet ornaments made? b A. A solid, dry, black, infiam- mable fossil substance, harder than asphalt, susceptible of high polish, and glossy in its fracture which Is conchoidal or unduiating | It is found in bcds of Ignite oi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05
JANUARY 5, 1895

JANUARY $, 1895
 There was an eclipse of the sun very early this morning. The par ticulay signifance which an import- ant authority on aStrology gives IA ---"Soldiers hre excited and nnl- mated against their commanders and superiors, and 1t illustrates all their devicss." This Is said to be true where the eclipse is visible.
 T0dny's Birthdatc
 You should be very economical and love to count. There are apt to be many new problems for you during the coming six months, but you should benefit through phiios- ophy or, travel from Aug 13 through oct s, 1885. You should mako many friends and gain through associations from July II through Aug IS, 1895.
 Danger Nov 1b through 18, 1895.
 Socially favorable July 24 through 2B, and Sept through II, and from oct 19 through 23, 1o35.
 Headers desiring additional iil- fOrtnntlon regarding their horO. scopes epe invited to c0fitsIlunicmtc with OclAvIne ni care of this news. pnUep. Enclose c Scent stamped scIf.ad0Fesscd envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05

A philosophic reformer calls for "calm souls" this year. That's fine. Yet some- body now and then has to get mad enough to start something.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05

One of the greatest human blessings is not knowing what's going to happen next.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05
Horoscope
By OCTAVINE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by thc planets, ti,c daily horoscope K out. lined by q noted astrOiOgcr. In ad. dition to information of general interests, ft outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05

Q. From what substancd are jet ornaments made? .t
 A. A solid, dry, black, inHam- mable fossil substance, harder than asphalt, susceptible of high polish, and glossy in its fracture, which is conchoidal or unduiating. It is found in beds of Ignite or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05
A Thought for Today

Judgments are prepared for scOrncrs. and stripes for the back of foOIs.-PrOYcrbs 1929.
 # In all unbelief there are these two things: a good opinion of ono's self and q bad opinion of God.--H. Bonar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05

c. What is money?
 A. A broad definition is "any material that by agreement serves as 6 common medium of exchange and measure of value in trade"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05

0. What is the displacement of the French liner "Normandie"7
 A. seventy-tiifee thousand tors,
 c. What is the correct saluta- ton on . letter addressed to two or more women, either single or married?
 A. Mesdames.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05

c. How many members com. prise the U. s. Senate and House of Representatives, Supreme Court and Presidents Cabinet?
 A. There are 06 Senators and 43S Representatives; Q chief Jus ticc and eight Associate Justices of the Supreme Court; and ten Cab inet members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-05

c. During what period were large one cent pieces coined?
 A. From 179S tot 1856 inclu- Hiye.
, 1935-07-09

Although It trailed ITO In the
fourth inning, the Kiwanis "ten"
came back with q rush Monday night
70 eventually win the third game OF
its championship series with the
Fort Brown Yankees 1912. The XII
wants new hold the upper hand In
the five-game series with two VIC
tories as compared to one for the
Soldiers The fourth game Of the
series Is slated for wednesday night
on the seth diamond.
The Monday night contest was
a hilarious affair with beth items"
guilty OF the worst sort OF miscues.
On several occasions o~utfielders
shared easy fly balls only to drop
them as the runners flogged around
the bags.
The game looked like a cinch fer
the Yankees when the Klwanis
gummed UP the works with painful
errors on all sides in the opening
frames. Three errors and a couple OF
walks allowed the Soldiers to get off
70 a three run lead in the opening
stanza. They added six mere tallies
N the second on the strength Of two
errors. three walks, two home run
tby Norwood and POWELL, and a
single.
A hit. walk and an error IN the
third allowed the Yankees to chase
over two more markers, leaving the
count Ito at thatp ONT.
Then the Kiwanis went 70 hus-
Ting behind duck" Swan, who had
replaced Bill King on the mound.
and they limited the Soldiers to only
one more run. Meanwhile. the Yam
kee fielders began to get the filters.
'umbling the ball all over the lot and
the Kiwanis runs began to trickle
ever the platter.
After easing one across In the
fourth on strength OF an error IN
centerficld, the Riwis cut loose with
a seven-run blast In the fifth. Three
errors, a passed ball, a walk and a
single. two triples and a home run
tby Longoria), accounted fer the big
5plurge.
With Pate walking and Hinkley.
Swan, Jennings and Longoria hit
ting safely. the Kiwis added two
mere tallies in the eighth.
They won the game in the last half
, 1935-07-09

line broke. The giant rays are
numerous off the mouth OF the RIO
Grande. but 1t Is not advisable TO
hook them unless you have two
'harpoons with stout lines and
floats.
The Frankels also bagged 81 red
fish, q six foot tarpon and a large
shark during their short stay at
Port Isabel
THE ~BROwNVvILLE bowling
team did not fare 80 well in Cor
pus Christi Saturday and Sunday,
dropping seven cut OF nine games.
The Corpus boys were evening up
for the 5-4 drubbing they took on
the Brownsville alleyB about a
month ago.
The Brownsville team was made
up OF Bill Ball. A. j. Monette,
Breezy" williams. Pete Petrarca
and "Chano" Crixell. The locals
were badly tired by the trip and
their loss was not due TO good
shooting on the part OF the home
club: but rather to bad shooting on
their own part.