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The Washington times., 1935-09-28
False Front

For q moment not a word was
said, and the racketcer, smirking
but becoming unnerved by the ST.
lent and ominous calm Of his two
enemies, nervously withdrew an
expensive cigar from his pocket
and began rolling it between his
palms. He took out another cigar
and offered 1t to the D. A., who
refused the preferred smoke with
a scarcely imperceptible shake Of
his head.
whats the matter?" Andrews
oueried, obviously trying to main
tain a jocular and sneering front.
"Got away from your own cam
paign cigars once by mistake.
These here are the best. Made
special for me by a guy down
in"
His little speech dwindled off
into nothing as the Chief and
the D. A. sat silently and smil'
ingly watching him. The still
ness and their penetrating gaze
got on the gangster's nerves,
and with q shrill laugh he piped:
would 1t help start the con-
versation, fellows, If I told a
little stag story"
"shut up" thundered the
Chief Of Police. LET me tell
you q story Andrews nasty
story that no lawyer in the
world could get q jury to laugh
off.
cts about a heel-a dirty
yellow rat, who married a little
kid when he was Just starting
in the racket with Carston
After q while she wasn't fancy
enough for him, so he walked
out on her when she told him
she was going to have q baby
"She asked him for dough
and he had the other dame tel
her off; so she went to a lawyer
and was going to sue. THAI
frightens this welcher because
he was afraid this lawyer Woul6
The Washington times., 1935-09-28
CHAPTER EIGHT

Far removed from the business
section Of the Big Burg, in q SEEM
ingly respectable middle-class resi-
Dental hotel, Alex CarSton, king
Of racketeers, who owned it, main
tanned the personal headquarters
from which he controlled the vice
destinies Of his vast underworld
empire.
The unimposing lobby contained
only the most meager Of furnish
ings-a large center table covered
with files Of newspapers and old
magazines, q few ancient uphol-
stored chairs and a SCARED imita-
ton mahogany desk.
Behind the desk the room clerk
The Washington times., 1935-09-28

was busily engaged with thick
ledger, paying scant attention to
the several loungers who were
sprawled about reading or gossip
ing. A practised eye could have
typed" them all as mobsters.
When a taxicab stopped outside,
however, the clerk paused in his
task and peered out through the
unwashed front window. The
loungers imperceptibly perked up
and "glommed" the passenger of
the taxi.
The Washington times., 1935-09-28
Cash In Hand

At the mention of the name,
Julie Withdrew from a filing case
an alphabetically list Of cards.
In the upper left hand corner
Of one was the name Smith,
A. p" Pasted to the card was
a photograph Of the secretary
and below the typed notice In
secret code:
"D. AS confidential secretary.
Needs money and is willing to
be useful"
AS she replaced the card in
its proper place in the index,
Julie turned to the waiting
The Washington times., 1935-09-28
NOW READ ON
CHAPTER SEVEN

In an office in the Criminal Courts Building the District
Attorney and the Chief Police sat wagwaitng for JAKE
Andrews the canary whose singing" they hoped would
trap Alex Carson king the racketers There was knock
ON the door and the D. AS secretary entered .
he bows have brought Andrews m sir He's outside here
Bring him in the chief directed the secretary and turning
to the District Attorney Remember take your cues from me
and Let me do most of the talking"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30

to utilize the old Driving Park on Water town avenue. Protests or criticisms of the site are slowly dwindling down to nothing as more and more plans for the development of the land trickle out. Once the WPA funds are available we presume that the task will proceed apace. No doubt that won't be until spring, but it is to be hoped that the field will be available for use during the season of 1937..
 There have been many people saying that it would be hard to get to and from the Driving Park location. The facts seem to belle this claim. Watertown avenue is a much easier thoroughfare to traverse than East Main street. It is wider and consequently less congested. Before and after games there should be no need for traffic tie-upS and there won't be with parking facilities provided in the field layout Its distance from Exchange Place is point in it's favor in that it allows traffic some leeway before strik- ing the congested sections of the town The spot becomes all the more ideal as the days pass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30
The Price Of Money
Reaction Sets In Against Theory, High Prices Mean
 Recovery-Price of Money Is Topic of Day.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

has happened within certain sphere of activity. For several years past, for instance, the rate for money advanced to the commercial banks by the Federal Reserve banks has stood at Is per cent.
 This basic rate for money has had its influence in bringing down the price of money to financial borrow CTS, such as brokers. The federal government, to, has profited by this monetary case. For short periods the price of accommodation has been next to nothing. Even for long terms the rate, based upon the market yield, is on 8 2 3-4 per cent basis.
 To the bulk of the borrowing pop ulation, however, cheap money" has remained 8 phrase. The pres ident spoke of pirate" rates on real estate loans. He was thinking of certain sections of the south and west where rates have been so high as to merit the definition of action able usury. But even in the east the rate for mortgage money has re- mained one of the stickiest' of all prices. Six per cent had appeared almost fixed. Now in Massachu- setts the banks generally have come down to 1-2 per cent, though only, it would seem as the result of poli- tical agitation.
 And yet this price is a vital ele- rnent in the provision of shelter for the population. This is to put the question in a social light. But this social consideration happens to coin- eide with the classical desideratum of economic recovery. Almost the whole of the fixed capital of the world", says J. M. Keynes, the Eng fish economist, "is represented by building, transport and public util- ity, and the sensitiveness of these activities, even to small changes in the long-term rate of interest, though with an appreciable time lag is surely considerable" This surely means that, unless cheap money percolates through the system, re- covery must be held up.
 In Britain the prevalence of cheap money has been noted by several returning American visitors There tn crate corresponding to the Massachusetts mortgage rate of 5h per cent is AZ per cent, or 8 difference of as much as 9 per cent. If cheap prices are the remedy, they should extend to the domain of money, and that domain should not be limited ot financier and government uses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30
Must Be Another Way

Although urgent need for calling special session of the Connecticut General Assembly was cited in recent letter to Governor Wilbur L. Cross from John G. Winant, chairman of the Social Security Board at Washington, it is not believed that the governor will accede to the re- quest. In the first place the governor is not one to call special sessions whenever he gets request from one. If he were, he would have been calling them all dur ing his three terms, for every time the regular session ended there was an imme- diate demand for extraordinary session for some purpose.
 The necessity of the Connecticut legis- 1atorS meeting now is to conform the state laws with those of the federal gov ernment on social security if this state is to receive any of the federal grants, which incidentally don't start until 1887. How ever, the state is embarked on a social program of it's own, which while not as broad as that Uncle Sam contemplateS, still may be sufficient unto the present needs. And there is bit of doubt in off cial circles that special legislative ses- sion will be required to put Connecticut in line down at Washington.
 A good many people are confused about the old age pension and the social security programs. The former is governed by state law and is financed through an annual $3 tax imposed on the same age group as bore the brunt of the personal or poll tax, which has been repealed. More persons will be paying the old age tax, though, as there are very few exemp- tions. The social security program is un- der federal patronage and is financed by a tax on payrolls and employers. It's an elaborate and intricate set-up, with not too many of us as yet familiar with all ramificationS. The two should not be confused. They probably won't if there's much more agitation for special legisla- tive session as this will surely bring out the facts accessory to make both systems thoroughly understandable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30
Beneficial Buying

The old-fashioned person who thinks Christmas preparations should not begin until after Thanksgiving Day was cer- tainly overruled this year. Stores all over the country set out their Christmas goods early and met an immediate response from the buying public. A holiday rush was apparent the last week of November.
 Various reasons are given for this pleas ant development. They all boil down to the fact that people want many things and have money to spend. Incidentally, buyers are asking for better goods than in recent years. Quality is important, even at higher prices.
 Staple merchandise is sharing in this improvement Doubtless many people are beginning to replace worn garments with good new ones and to re-Stock family linens and furniture and dishes. They are not reckless and eXtravagant, either. Some of these replacements are long overdue.
 This sort of activity is going to be as good for public morale as it is for mer- chants themselves The American people have lot of work ahead of them before the depression is conquered and the way to future economic stability discovered. But they need to be perked up physically and spiritually, and the current buying wave seems to be doing that for them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30

One of the first real attacks on Connec- ticut's new marriage law, requiring blood tests of all parties appearing before town Clerk for license, was delivered by the Rev. Jones l. Corrigan, S. J., of Boston College this week. He called the law political dictatorship" and also said it was "unwarranted interference" with personal liberties Continuing, he stated, ''This law is in line with all so-called modern eugenic laws submitting the indi vidual to the law altogether It is an un- warranted interference by the state with the liberty of the people and is another example of the trend towards political dictatorship .. D His remarks will find many supporters in this state, particularly among those persons who contemplate marriage next year and who don't care to be subjected to the physical tests required
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30

It was good news to hear that Senator Kenneth F. Cramer, republican, of Weth- erstield, chairman of the appropriations committee in the last Legislature, claims the state budget right now is actually in balance. And according to the same legislator, we are back on pay-as-you-go basis. That's an admission to make, be- cause it is customary to credit only the republican party with the pay-as-you-go slogan. It was long their claim that the system had been instituted by them, as well as maintained. It looks now as if the democrats were actually going to be con- sidered in the picture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30
Mir. Leary's Answer

No better answer to the editorial in the Waterbury Republican of yesterday morn- ing, purporting to show how the finances of the City of Waterbury compare with those of other cities, could have been given that the news story in last nights Waterbury Democrat. It stated that when the Board of Finance submits the budget for 1886 to the Board of Alder men on Monday of next week the tax rate will be set at 3150 mills, representing half-mill decrease over the prevailing rate. MT. Leary, if one individual is to be picked on, seems to have fared pretty well, we'd say.
 However, we know MT. Leary would disclaim the privilege of being praised solely for Waterbury's financial reputa- tion. He would be very quick to point out that the city has admirable workers in other departments to whom full credit must be given for the part they play in keeping our finances within bounds and enabling the city to pay off it's just debts as they occur. Nevertheless MT. Leary would be perfectly within his rights if he did exult bit over the fact that once more the administration of Mayor Frank Hayes, of which he is an integral part, has done what it set out to do some years ago, udHlely prlilS Iile CdA AdCo oowu .o the point where it will impose no hardship on any property owner.
 If and when the 31.50 mill rate is levied, 1t will mark a return to many years ago when the republicans had their fling at governing the city. As we recall it the rate was just about this figure when ex- Mayor Francis P. Guilfoile was first elected. Now that it has returned to this point our citizens need must give due regard to those who have accomplished this bit of financing. And if this reduc- ton is achieved together with restora- ton of some part of the cut in pay that city employees took several years back, it will indeed be splendid tribute to the democratic administration of our city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30
The Best Proof

Nothing quite proved the need of a proper field for school athletic contests than the Crosby-Wilby football game at the Hamilton Park gridiron, Thanksgiv- ing Day. The game was played in a veritable quagmire, such as only this sec- tion of Proprietor's Common can become at this time of the year and particularly so if the weather itself is rainy. It was just a bit too much to send high school boys out into that mud to play real foot ball, but it was done and rather well at that. However, the thought of nSre than one spectator must have been on fine athletic field.
 Allof which makes 1t more imperative that tne city press forward with its plan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30
Question Box

o. How are short wave aerials constructed?
 A. The National Radio Institute says that short wave aerial may be constructed of two horizontal wires separated by an insulator and connected to a transmission line. The transmission line may be twisted pair of wires leading to the radio receiver. This type of antenna is usually known as a doublet. It may be employed as a noise reduc- ing antenna inasmuch as it is possi- ble to place the antenna itself well above surrounding buildings and ob- jects. By doing this, minimum pick up is experienced near the ground and maximum signal pickup is ob- tained and the ratio between the signal and noise is therefore in- creased. All-wave and short-waye aerial kits may be purchased and easily installed by 8 radio techni- clan.
 o. Who was U. 8. secretary of the treasury in 1915?
 A. William Gibbs McAdoo.
 o. Should the long or short pad de be used in the stern of canoe?
 A. The longer paddle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30

spending policies Christy Parish, retired executive of the Standard oil of New Jersey, re- gently testified before the Fed eral Trade Commission regarding the natural gas industry. He said q am not aware that the na- tural gas industry has reached the high plane of ethics of the electric power industry" You are not kidding?" asked Colonel Wil- liam T. Chantland, investigator in charge |. When the HOLC completes action on all applica- tions now pending before it-- . about Jan. Ian estimated to- tai of 100000 mortgages with a value of $S,250, 100000 will have been granted.
 New Deal Gibraltar
 Administrationites consider the Middle West the backbone of their political strength. From one element in that area, how ever, it is receiving ominous re- ports. Labor leaders in Midwest industrial centers are in a rebel lious mood because of the secur- ity wage scales paid on WPA projects. They resent the fact that PWA workers are receiving union pay. Assistant Secre- tary of Labor Edward McGrady now knows what it means to be Cost in the clouds" Flying to De- troit on a murky day, his plane got "lost'' and the pilot was 1A hours locating Pittsburgh for an emergency landing Although General Hugh Johnson will be welcome" at the MIRA Congress, no invitation is being sent him to attend. Out of about 1,000,- 900 people who visit the Library of Congress annually, it is esti- mated that 100000 are tourists. and the rest book readers.
 Copyright, 1885, By United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30

Of late there has been a healthy reaction against the theory that high prices lead to recovery. Every body seems to have his own idea not only as to what prices are high but also as to what constitutes prices. Manufacturers grumble about the price of labor; housewives grumble about the price of bread; municipal ities grumble about the price of elec- tricity. President Roosevelt, who is won't to be regarded as a propo- nent of the high-price theory, is in regard to certain prices, one of the agitators for cheapness. This time it is the price of money that con- cerns him. Particularly is he both- cred about the rate charged on real estate. His remarks opportunely coincide with the convention of the American Bankers Association.
 The more orthodox theory o1 "cheap price recovery" is concerned particularly with money. In 8 de- pression money remains unused Consequently it dams up bank vaults and, in accord with the even more orthodox theory of supply and de- mand, falls in price. This is what
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30
A Book a Day
Tells of Sea Where
 Pirates Held Sway
BY BRUCE CATION

For 2 1-2 centuries the waters bounded by the Caribbean islands, Central America, and the northern coast of South America were the scene of a titanic imperial conflict. Spain had grabbed an empire in that region, and her European rivals were earnestly trying to muscle in; SO, from about 1925 on, there were ,250 years of war, piracy, smuggling, footing, and general free-for-an hell raising.
 All this forms one of the most colorful chapters in world history; and Philip Ainsworth Means has dealt nobly with it in ''The Span ish Main," a book which reviews the whole great struggle.
 When we speak of the Spanish Main we immediately think of pi- rates. MT. Means shows how the pi- rates got their start; how they were, at first, semi official characters, sur reptitiously backed by their home governments, SO that it was fre- quently impossible to tell wether | freebooter was an unprincipaled pi- rate or dashing naval hero. He tells, also, of the adventurers who hunted gold on the mainland, of Cortez and Pizarro and Raleigh and the other daring, hard-fisted fortune-hunters; and he touches briefly on some utterly amazing ex- ploits that they performed.
 I would like to know more, for instance, about the first Spaniards who went all the way down the Amazon, fighting Q tribe of women eh route; or about the Engllshman who went from Vera Cruz to Nova Scotia on foot, in the time of Fran cis Drake.
 Altogether, Mir. Means has given us a stirring slice of history which it is a pleasure to recommend ecFlh- lner'1 olioEs it for 50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30

The big telescope disk, the largest piece of glass ever poured in the world, is about ready at the Corning, N Y, plant, accord ing to recent reports It was poured on December 2, 1884, and has been cooling ever since in an annealing oven. Two scientists crawled into the oven, the glass being barely warm, and upon emerging stated that in their belief the glass was about as perfect as could be produced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30
DECEMBER l

DECEMBER The most favored ones to-day are those who were born from January 21 through February 19.
 General Indications of the Day
 For Everybody
 Morning-Doubtful.
 Afternoon-Bad.
 Evening-Good.
 To-day is unfortunate until the evening.
 To-day's Birthdate You should be occupied through working with inanimate matter, such as librarians and novelists do. You will have a very advantageous period when you shoul6z - fortunate in all undertakings fr~TDecember 8 through 26, 1885. You are subject to trouble and disappointment from January [ through February IA. Start nothing new and be careful of your health. Danger May g through 28, 1886. Socially favorable January 8 through 12, 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30
Selected Poem
EARLY SNOW

(Ben Finger Jr, in the New York Times) First snowfalls-so expected, so surprising. How can they seem to any one like treasons? Here is the most miraculous devising Of the eternal seamstress of the seasons Long have l loved the dolly patterned snow; The Winter freshness, and the Winter cheer Always with eagerness do foreknow The last and loveliest portion of the year Now triumphant spread of white replaces The withered, awkward world outside my pane Season of glowing hearths and glowing faces Come Winter let me welcome you again!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30
Horoscope
BY OCTAvINE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope is outlined by a noted astrologer. In addition to information of general interest, it outlines information of special interest to persons born on designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30
LIFE BEGINS AT 70

Newton. Mass. (UP) - John Leavitt. one-time swimming cham pion, has proved to the world that life does begin ct 70. Leavitt, 7l-year-old ''merman." was told he was through when he reached %. Recently he swan two miles and at tho end was ready for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30

American automobiles are now built to run 100000 miles, but are still imperfect ly adapted for running into lamp posts and stone walls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30

If you want a copy of our booklet. THE PARTY BOOK, write to the Waterbury Demo- crat's Washington Bureau. 1913 Thirteenth street, Northwest, Washington, ID. c. Enclose ten cents (10c) for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30

Tt is not true that there are slaves in Ethiopia, says Potlach Alassie, the Abys- Sinian sage. we have no machines"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30

College boys are so glad the football seasons over and now they can settle down to their studies But Christmas will soon come along interfering again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30
TO-DAYS COMMON ERROR Never say, "He seldom or ever sees his brother; say, "sel-
 dom if ever."

e. What was the value of farm property in the United States III 1910, 1920, and 1880?
 A. 19f0- $40, ,991, ,449, 9,000; 1920 = $77, 1923, ,652, 900; 1880 - $57, PAS, 544,0oO. o. What are Pariah dogs?
 A. A mongrel race or half-wild dogs which act as scavengers in h.. dia.
 o. What does the expression much water has passed under the bridge" mean?
 A. That much time has passed and many things have happened.
 o. Is Reno, Navada, farther west than Los Angeles, Calif.?
 A. Yes.
 @. Can Americans enlist in the British army and navy?
 A. Only British subjects are &C., cepted for service.
 o. When and where did Presi- dent Warren c. Harding die?
 A. In San Francisco, August 2. 1923.
 e. Do bees have eyes?
 A. They have two compound eyes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-30
DECEMBER 2

The most favored ones to-day are those who were born from February 15 through 19.
 General Indications of the Day
 For Everybody
 Morning-Very optimistic.
 Afternoon-Bad.
 Evening-Bad.
 The morning is very beneficial in influence, but the afternoon is linn iting and misleading.
 TO-day's Birthdate
 Your power of sensation should be keen. Many painters and musi- clans are influenced in this part ot the zodiac, as well as furniture deal- CTS.
 You will have a very advantag- eous period when you should be for tunate in all undertakings from De- cember 13 through 31, 1895. You are subject to trouble anC disappointment from January T. through February 22, 1886. Start no- thing new and be careful of youl health. Danger May 24 through 30. 1886. Socially favorable January g through IS, 1886.