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The Washington times., 1935-11-20

Who is that little fellow follow.
ing his interference so we'll? There
he goes!
Stanley Wells has been perform
ing in that manner very nicely for
the past two years now for the
Techmen. And for his size and
weight he's a small wonder.
This is the little halfback'S third
year for football at the manual
training institution. Besides be-
ing a pretty good ball carrier. he
can punt and pass.
Stanley competes in track In ad-
dition to football. Last spring he
won the pole vault in the inter.
high meet. He is 10 years old,
weighs 1876, is a member of the Cir
Gle T Club, "tops" in studies, and
popular but very modest.
Tomorrow: Johnny Hatch, West
ern High SChQSl)
The Washington times., 1935-11-20
Tigers Ne1O Boss, III,
To Remain Silent
Rv WILLIAM CARTAN

DETROIT Nov 20-Basebars most silent partner, waiter
Briggs today occupies the imeght baseball magnste
The Washington times., 1935-11-20

Catholic u Cardinals boast record that any college
eleven in the country would be mighty proud Of having only
lost one game and that De Paul. to g. The Cardinals
have defeated Sale Al to Z Duquesne to o. Detroit
13 to Z st. Marys of Texas to West Virginia Wesleyan
10 to and Western Maryland 20 to g. Some say that G. u
can defeat Paul today by three touchdowns The card
nails displayed great power in defeating Western Maryland
last Saturday especially the defense The Green Teror
could not penetrate the stout G. u forward wall The only
way the Terrors able gain ground through the
medium Of passes.
The Washington times., 1935-11-20
Frederick Girls Seek
Court Games Here

The Coca-Cola Buddies sextet
of Frederick, Md, are planning
their schedule for the approach
ing basket bah season and would
like to book home and home games
with Jewish Community Center,
Ais, Rockville, Falls Church, Alex
andria, Lee-Jackson Alumnas and
other leading feminine clubs. For
games, write j. s. Schoen, BOX 125.
Frederick, Md.
The Washington times., 1935-11-20
Combs Replaces
J. SeweII as Coach

NEW YORK, Nov. 20.-Earl
Combs, veteran Yankee outfielder
will serve as the New York Yam
KEGS coach in 1886, the club an
nounced today. He replaces joey
SeWell who was released.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
Hats In The Ring

There can be no doubt about the fact that Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridgeport has tossed his hat into the gubernatorial ring. The socialist mayor is right in the thick of things up at Hartford. He IS equally at home in republican circles as he is in democratic He has only few supporters to be sure in the Senate and House, but what's mere numbers when sentiment seems to be with you. And who can deny that sentiment is with Mayor McLevy.
 Of course, he's got to do some tall travelling before he gets into the gover- nor's office as the nominee of the socialist party. We admit that he has done very well in Bridgeport and that there may be more pronounced socialistic tendencies in other communities throughout the state. But, and it's a great big but, he's got to get into the small towns of Con- necticut before he can even come near being elected. That's why we are watch ing his activities at Hartford with great deal of attention.
 An alliance between ,McLevy and one of the major parties in 1886 might give him the gubernatorial nomination. Stranger things than that are apt to hap pen in Connecticut in the next few years of political doings. And if we were to make an observation now, we'd say that such an alliance would be with the repub- lican party, which today has been left high and dry without an outstanding guberna- torial candidate in it's midst. Of course there is always the threat that States At torney Hugh M. Alcorn might be persuad- ed to run again. Right now this seems doubtful.
 In democratic circles it is going to be Lieutenant Governor Hayes, unless all portents fail or Governor Cross holds to the policy he very plainly exhibited during the recent Senate deadlock. That policy would almost compel the governor to run for office again in 1886, his health of course, permitting. But it's question whether the governor would find himself by September, 1886, in position to dlc- tate his own renOmination. His accept ance of the present state ticket last fall was practically the same thing as an ap- proval of his successor for 1886. At least that's the way most people regarded it.
 Recent happenings could make him change his mind, but perhaps not those of majority of delegates to the state con- vention. In that event we could almost picture Cross McLevy alliance with the nomination of the latter on fusion ticket resulting. It would be quite an exciting time for this little old state of ours. By no means can it be regarded as stretch of the imagination. McLevy is priming him. self for the governorship. He may not care by 1886 whether he arrives at it with the aid of the socialist party or that of some other party. His policies and prin- ciples would remain unchanged. Demo- crats, and also republicans, would do well to watch this man from Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
Press Comment
THE PAssAMAQUODDY TIDAL
 POWER PROJECT
(New Britain Herald)

The Passamaquoddy tidal power project in Maine--using the tides of the Bay of Fundy as q basis for power production = confronts Il rather reluctant federal admins tration while the commission ap- pointed by Governor Brann is heartily in favor of the $47,000,O0O job.
 Whether Secretary Ickes will consent to the construction of the power plant with federal money remains in doubt. There was an indication before the last Maine election that the federals would stand behind the great power plan, but after the election MT Ickes made a personal visit to the site and poured little cold water down the necks of Maine politi- clans by suggesting that other projects at the moment were more pressing.
 If low priced electric current curernt so low-priced that 1t could be used for all manner of domes- tic purposes in all homes--is Q de- sirable attribute of modern civil- ization then a certain amount of experimentation by the federal government may well be justified. The Passamaquoddy project is nothing for private capital because | the market for the current does not exist and private capital can- not afford to hold the bag until demand is generated as well as power. The government, with less rigorous accounting methods and not needing to think of profit first. is in a position to experiment II: this manner. In other words. the Passamaquoddy project would be the IVA oe New EnGlanA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
A Good Argument

One of the most convincing arguments that we have seen to date for the creation of the district court system in Connecticut is the recent statement of expenditures and revenue for Waterbury's city court. It shows deficit of $26000. This is not un- usual; it is not the result of mismanage- ment; it is simply the result of not doing , enough business to warrant the size of the court maintained. We offer this as criticism of no individual officer of this court, either. All, we should say, are qual- flied for their positions There is no doubt that there are too many of the latter.
 However, the fact remains that Connec- ticut has too many minor courts. Their consolidation is definitely sure at some future date. We should reconcile ourselves to that fact now. And with the added weight of the Connecticut Bar and the judicial council we do not see how ulti- mately we can avoid the set-up. Legisla- tors will see in the years to come that expensive government, such as they have been giving us, must eventually be cur tailed, cut right to the bone. The district court system aims at such curtaiment by elimination of overlapping courts.
 That most of the larger towns, as well as places in the city class, will retain their courts is undeniable. Conditions warrant that, but at the same time conditions war rant that these same courts serve much wider territory than at present. If we are going to give to these courts such facili- ties as will enable handling of immensely more business than is transacted today we must certainly expect that some day these courts will be brought right up to this point in service.
 Elimination of minor courts, justice of the peace courts, traffic courts, juvenile courts. and the like will impose myriad
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
Sign Of The Fear Of War

There is pending in Congress bill which would establish ten great military aviation posts. Each would be capable ot accommodating 1000 fighting planes, and each would cost not more than $19,OOO,- 900. There would be three bases on the west coast, one in the Great Lakes region, one near the Gulf of Mexico, two on the Atlantic coast, one in the Rockies, and one each in Alaska and Panama.
 This measure, it is said, embodies an air defense program submitted to the Federal Aviation Commission last summer Some members of the army general staff are said to approve it. Offhand, one would suggest that such program should get the closest kind of public scrutiny. Mill tary preparedness on this scale in some thing new, as far as the United States is concerned.
 We must be in danger of war to make an elaborate and expensive aviation pro- gram like this either necessary or desirable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
In 1'o-day's Mail
 Anonymous letters will not be accepted unless accompanied with writer's name.
SPEAKING ABOUT CAUTIONS FOR PUNISHMENT-
 MEET MIR HOBART
itor of The Democrat:

Editor of The Democrat:
 Referring to the letter of Donald A, Hobart, national commander of the American Veterans association in Tuesdays Democrat. If that boy Donald isn't on the payroll l would say he was a glutton for punish- ment. Wright, Patman, congress- man from Texas, recently debated with Donald over a national radio hook-up and poor Donald didn't have leg to stand on.
 Donald now challenges Frank N. Belangro, Jr., national commander of the Legion, to a debate on the soldiers bonus. The American Vet erans' association has comparatively few members but they sure got lots of dough. Any outfit that can buy full page advertising in the Satur- day Evening Post which costs about $7,OOO a page, can't have many dough boys among its members. It would be more likely to contain the names of Who's Who and the Four Hundred. Maybe they got a few dough boys to act as front men to fool the public.
 The Economy League, the Am erican Liberty League and the Am- erican Veterans association are apples out of the same barrel. There are not many poor guys in those outfits. And If. they were looked up I don't think very many of them saw the trenches. You never hear those out fits squawking against intuition racketeers, big industrialists. big bankers and other monopolies. In those cases they take the attitude that, "The King can do no wrong" They call the soldiers treasury raid- CTS. It does hand one laugh to hear Donald and his storm troops make that crack. Because that band of patriotic defenders took over the treasury for more cash than 1t would cost to pass the Townsend pension bill, the 3O-hour week, unemployment insurance. the new deal program, the farm program and all the rest of the so- cial legislation that has been pro- posed for the people.
 Treasury raiders! Why the rest | of us are mere penny snatchers compared to that saintly' crowd
 DOUGHBOY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
So They Say

The Manchukuoan regimes establishment has marked the first step in the consolidation peace in the Ear East and in Japans fundamental policy of guaranteeing peace and order. General Jro Minam Japanese ambassador
 to Manchukuo.
 The removal of war profits is beautiful theory. Assistant Secretary of War Harry II. Wood
 ring.
 The individual is nothing without the state -Dr Hjalmar Schacht, economic dictator of Germany.
 We did not make a revolution for the sake of revolution. Chancellor Adolf Hitler. One trouble with our present civilization is that many people today are educated beyond their n- telligence.
 Mrs Lucy Jenkins Franklin, Boston university
 dean of women.
 I'm sure I'm stronger and more vigorous at the start of my second century than at the first. Mrs Mary Michaels, 1O3 of Punxsutawney,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13

Kentucky's recent disturbance over it's three governors recalls an almost similar period in Connecticut's history. The two cases aren't parallel by any means, but the fact that Kentucky had three governors in the short space of something like twenty-four hours brings back the amaZ- ing period in ex-Senator Hiram Bing- hams career when he was Governor, Lieutenant Governor and U. s. Senator all at once. He was finishing up term as Lieutenant Governor when nominated for the governorship. That was 1924. He was duly elected Right after election the late Senator Frank Brandegee died. Bing- ham was nominated for the office and elected. He served as governor one day, turning over the reins of government to John H. Trumbull. In Kentucky Cover nor Laffoon was out of the state, so Lieu tenant Governor Chandler ruled. Chandler gave his friend, the President pro tenn of the Senate chance to be governor by also leaving the state. All were democrats, but the latter two of faction opposing Laffoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13

Washington, Feb. 13-It be- gins to look as if another war is brewing between Chairman Henry B. Steagall of the house banking committee and the ad- ministration.
 Last year his fellow committee members became so exasperated by the burly Alabaman's lime- light methods that they finally stripped him of control over their deliberations.
 They did this through the de- vice of setting up subcommittecs.
 Thus while Steagall nominally continued as head of the full body, actually it's work was handled by the subcommittees friendly to and controlled by the administration.
 This year, with the session un- der way, Steagalrs publicity grabbing proclivities have again aroused administration ire.
 1t happened this way:
 After weeks of secret work, Federal Reserve Board Governor Mariner S. Eccles and treasury chiefs framed bill greatly ex- tending government control over the federal reserve system. ON THE OUTSIDE
 None of the congressional banking leaders - Duncan U. Fletcher, chairman of the senate banking committee, or Senator Carter Glass, or Steagall-were consulted in drafting the meas ure.
 But to soothe Glass pride, Eccles personally called on the sensitive Virginian, told him that a bill was being drafted and that he would have chance to see 1t before it was made public.
 Several days later copies of the measure were sent to Flctch- CT and Stcagall-fOr their pri- yatc perusal only. ..
 Imagine the administration consternation, therefore, when in next mornings papers appeared front page stories telling all about the bill-and prominently displaying Mir Steagall's name in connection with it.
 Glass irately accused Eccles-- whom he doesn't like and whose appointment he is holding up of bad faith.
 The reserve board head. not wanting to attack Steagall in or der to clear himself, said noth- ing; took the blame on his guiltless shoulders.
 But he will give Steagall wide berth in the future.
 NOTE: If the White House is peeved at Steagall for jumping the gun, Central Bank advocates are not. They have known for some time that the president was on the fence regarding Eccles' bill, which they view with much enthusiasm. Therefore they think Steagalrs premature publicity forced the administration into the open before Glass could rush
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13

to the White House and dis courage the president.
 WHAT'S A NAME
 Even to cabinet HI m bers, names can be troublesome.
 Hugo linden, distinguished ar- tist, attended reception at the home of Secretary of War Dern. From eastern Europe, Inden is darker of complexion than Nor die Am ericans, and sharper or feature.
 But let him tell it:
 Ut was a long receiving line -one of these where the guests give their names to an announc- CT, and from then on the mem bers of the receiving line pass 1t along from one to another.
 "I got off to a fine start, but be- fore I had changed hands many times, I was MT Indren, then MT Indrien, then MT Indrian.
 At the end of the line, last of all, was MT Dern. When he" got me, I finally had become plain MT Indian, and he greeted me as such.
 q could hardly restrain letting out a wild and savage whoop!" WATER Vs RAILS
 Hidden in the vast tome which is the report of the coordinator of transportation is bill which may prove to be bombshell.
 Ready for presentation in congress, the bill aims to break the stranglc-hOld which certain railroads have on barge lines. Waterway advocates are enthu- siaStic over 1t.
 Most important part of the bill is in one pungent line, buried in a seemingly innocuous para graph which directs the inter- state commerce commission to "give due consideration to the need, in the public interest, of adequate and efficient inter- state water transportation and wharfinger service, at the lowest cost consistent with the fur nishing of such service"
 Previously there has been no
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
A Book a Day
How Promised Land" Turned On The Jews
(BY BRUCE CATION

When the Bolshevik revolution swept Russia, the subject Poles and Ukrainians tried to figure out what it meant. Each one had different idea; but wise old Moses Mendel, the tailor, never hesitated. "Revot- ution?" he said. That means they will beat the Jews again."
 This sets the tone of Leo Lania's novel, Land of Promise" @ story which approaches the Hitler move ment from the rear, so to speak and gives a new and intimate un- derstanding of it.
 He begins his story in Poland and the Ukraine during the war. German troops are in power; Lu- dendorff-later to go whole hog for NaZi -Semitism-issues a proc lamation to the Jews announcing that under German protection they will at last come into their own.
 So, when the postwar madness sweeps the land, Germany becomes a land of promise to the harassed Jews. Those who can, make their way to Berlin. There, indeed, they find q land of promise. There are no Cossac cks, no pogroms. no dis CEIiiHdliOus 1L ScCAlo AhC ~ nv" world.
 But the author then exhibits Germany under the hammer of ad- versity. Imitation, industrialism. de- pression-the country is tortured and battered by these blows. and 1t develops strange fears and stranger angers. The men who might have saved the country hardly realize that 1t is In peril. Things grow worse and worse.
 Hitlerism was a grotesque folly to be laughed at-until, suddenly, men awoke to find it was the one geat reality. And Moses Mendeps sorry prophecy is amply fulfilled :. in the land of promisbe itself It is powerful and intelligent book, this Land of Promise" Pub lished by Macmillan, it sells foi 1 $2.50. st
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13

Tercentenary displays are being urged by the state commission. Old houses will be thrown open to public inspection. Gar dens will be made available and in general everything done to make the visitor and the native feel that this 300th birthday is a gala occasion when old friendships should be renewed and the spirit of hos pitaity, so common to New England, demonstrated. The entire state will be on display and everyone is urged to do his or her part to improve the appearance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
Selected Poem
NIGHT SOUNDS

(Marion Doyle in the New York Sun) The long drawn cry of a train at night Crumbles the walls of the Jericho l built of courage and faith by light. And why this strange thing should be I do not know. I do not know. A cricket's flute or a tree toad's bell Out of the dark, and suddenly The world is lost, and a sense of dread. A premonition falls on me:
 Sounds that by day unnoticed fell, And why it is I cannot tell.
 The hound that parked at noon becomes A creeping doom of ghostly drums, A signal for some door to close, Some secret door to the world, and Outside and lost! Do they signify A hidden universe of foes?
 What one can say: what mortal knows?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13

of duties on our presiding judges, many of which sthey shirk or pass along today, but it will be to the advantage of the tax payer. We know there are efforts afoot right in this present Legislature to insti- tute new courts. It is not consistent with reports of deficits in existing courts. Why add more expense? Why not cut down some of that already existing?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13

spore produces nnycelium, or the vegetatice part of the plant whics grows in the soil or other medium and the mushroom itself is tns fruiting body.
 Q.-What is anilien from WhicA dyes are made?
 A-An oily liquid prepared by reducing nitrobenzone with nascens hydrogen.
 Q.-Are the Yosemite and Grand Canyon National Parks open to visitors in the winter?
 A.-Both are open throughout the year, except the north rim of the Grand Canyon, which Is closed in the winter.
 If you want . copy. of our bulletin Pork, write to The Water bury Democrats Washington Bu. reau, enclosing five cents in pos- tage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
LONE sILVERTIP sURvIvEs

Eugene, Ore-(UP)--A solitary old grizzly bear has had his name entered again this year in the game census of the Willamette forests. The lone silvertip has not been seen this year. but his tracks have been found. He moved into the area in 1927. The rest of his kind were killed on long ago, but the old bear has eluded capture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13

Although the press insists on calling them unperforated stamps, the proper philatelic term is imperforate. It desig- mates those stamps that come from the presses before perforations are made for tearing purposes. number of them go on sale in March, thanks to P. M. Farley's generosity in coming to the aid of accus- ing stamp collectors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13

Why be narrow-minded? Give the Men Who Know What to Do chance to save us. Let's have triumvirate like ancient Rome, with Dr Townsend, Father Cough lin and Senator Long in charge of every thing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
Daily Washington Merry Go-Round
Peter Pan
HeasloeE
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BY DREW PEARSON ROBERT s. ALLEN

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 of Publicity Bonk Rem; Central RooveH New Irom to Null Pilot Tancont ntinent0S phere
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13
A Thought for Today

For ! was hungered. and yc gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: was a stranger, and ye took me in-St Mat thew, 25:35.
 If man be gracious to strangers it shows that he is a citizen of the world, and his heart is no island, cut off from other islands, but a continent that joins thep.-Bacon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13

Q--For whom was the Dunraven peak in Yellowstone National Park named?
 A.-The Earl of Dunraven, who explored that country before 1t be- came Q national park.
 Q.-What is the value of a one dollar gold piece dated 1855?
 A-They are cataloged 'at $1.bO to $2.
 Q.-Does the United States gov- ernment buy old silver from in-
 A.-The U. s. assay offlce will buy old silver in lots of not less than 50 troy ounces.
 Q.-Give the birth dates of the two children of Col and Mrs Lind bergh.
 A.-The first son, who was kid naped, was born June 22, 19SO. and the second son was born August 16, 1932.> Q.-What is Iceland spar? A. A clear transparent colorless variety of calcite found in Iceland. By reason of it's strong, double re- fraction and perfect transparency, 1t is 'pre-eminently suited for op- tical purposes. The supply is nearly exhausted and the spar is now rare and costly.
 Q.-Are soldiers and sailors who served in the World War and were dishonorably discharged, eligible for the bonus or adjusted compen- sation? A. No.
 Q.-Can ink be removed from newspapers? A.-Ink is composed of carbon, which is resistant to all chemical reagents, and Is made up with an oil vehicle, therefore it is neces- sary to treat newspapers with an alkaline solution to remove 1t. This loosens the carbon of the ink so that it can be washed from the fbers. The process is generally car ried out by cooking the old papers with a hot soda solution; then breaking up the paper in a beater and washington in the same equip | ment.
 Q.-Are mushrooms grown from seed?
 A.-No, they are developed from spores that are equivalent to the seeds of the higher plants. The