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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19
BRING THE ALPHABET BACK FROM CAPITALS TO
 SMALL LETTERS

Waterbury, Conn. June IS, 1895.
 Editor, The Democrat:
 Beginning with--Prosperity fs Just Around the Corner--every let ter in the alphabet has been util- ized to bring us out of the depres- sion. We'll meaning idealists as also astute plutocrats have taken a hand at capitalizing the alphabet until things became so confusing we were in danger of losing all the small letters which go to make up the words in our language. A start has been made by reducing the size of the capital letters in MIRA. We are to have a little n.r.a. Of course this return to normalcy will be gradual barring an unfore- seen new line of s.ream-lined cap itals. We should eventually re- store our language to intelligent continuity. We started out by com- bining capital letters with small letters and gradually worked up to capital letters only.
 Some instances will be recalled, Buy Now-Share The Work Plan Planned Redistribution Of Wealth-Dollars Of Gold. Silver, Paper. Printing Press, Baloney and Fountain Pen. Thence to the alpha bet capitals, R.F.C.-H.O.L.C.- N.R.A.-E.R.A.--F.DI.-T.V.A. - etc.. etc.
 We've stood for lot of stun during this depression but when it comes to handing us new lan- guage we balk. Let's yet back to the small letters again before we become like the people who tried to build the Tower of Babel. SMALL POTATO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19
Selected Poem
SUMMER STORM.

(Lesle Nelson Jennings in the New York Sun) Suddenly in the west the storm clouds parted And through that rift the lightning might have
 made
 We saw the sunset open, golden-hearted And on the earth its lovely light was laid. Swallows forsook their chimney hooks and hut-
 tered
 Into the evening. and still fell Faint and far off the sulky thunder muttered, But we had walked from that malignant spell. Cool winds came bearing us breath of clover And stars hung out their silver lamps again; A cricket chirred. And so the storm passed over, Leaving the peace that follows after rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19
"DISGUSTED'S" FIVE POINTS CONSID.
 FIRED TODAY

Waterbury, Conn.
 June IS, 1885. Editor, The Democrat:
 Answering "Disgusted" whose letter appeared in Mondays Dem- ocrat, as an ordinary everyday individual will attempt to alleviate his prejudice against the N. U. s. J.. IT Ing his points one by one.
 l. Father Coughlin purchased stocks outright. He made invest ments in legitimate enterprises. He wasn't playing on margin.
 2. Hoover worked night and day 10 overcome the depression and attempted to set up safeguards but did not get the same co-opera- ton as Roosevelt did.
 8. If you mean that Father Coughlin spends $1,70Q,O00 per year as against receipts of only $500,000 per year-who could be furnishing the $1,200.000 excess.
 A.. The New York Daily News (circuiation over a million) con- ducted an exhaustive investigation regarding Huey Longs figures on the concentration of wealth and publicly admitted the figures to be correct. The Daily News edi- torial was addressed to all newspa- per publishers advising them to investigate the matter. The News admitted its prejudice against Long but now realizes from past history that Revolution threatens when ever wealth becomes too concen- trated.
 5. This question cannot an- swer because have not read Fa- ther Fearson's Articles. though l have read Wilfred Parsons articles in America, Catholic weekly.
 Your statement about the mud dle headed leaders of the N. U. 8. ]. hands me a laughA What q lot of muddle headed leaders we have been following In the past. The N U. S. ]. didn't bring on the depres- sion anc if it tries to correct some Of tho evils of the past and set up safeguards for the future perhaps you won't become Too-"Dlsgusted".
 I know not whether Mfr. George
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19
Press Comment
HoPsCoTCH IS HERE Christian Science Monitor)

As that day in Juno approaches which in temperate zones official ly ushers summer in, the pedestri- an in city streets finds drab side- walks embellished with curious de- signs. They are roughly oblong. spaced in numbered compart- ments, drawn with chalk It Is the season for the ancient and honor able game of hopscotch.
 Ancient is no idle term. As the London Observer reminds us, the origin of the game Is lost in long, forgotten archives of antiquity Children played it in Athens be- fore the glory that once was Rome dawned in the fiercer play of Rom- ulus and Remus. and one form of it still in vogue in England was described by the elder Pliny. Judg- ing py the enthusiasm with which it is played in the twentieth cen tury, it shares with Cleopatra the tribute that age cannot wither it, nor custom stale it's infinite variety
 It is not quite aparent--at least, to grown-ups-why it always ap- pears with the hot weather. Doubt less children know but consider the reason beyond adult under standing. For the game calls for much exertion besides a cunning skill. That bit of broken china must not rest on any chalk line nor must the hop-kick propei ii too far. The players progress Ii breathlessly watched by those on the side lines with a certain fas- t'aation comparable, in . way, tc that vf the powers which watcIl and wait to see how far Japan VIII push another bit of broken China Sidewalks In city streets in hop scotch time are gay when children blitholy shout. Nov It's your turn to play"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19

We have been surprised not to hear from the former Maryland executive prior to this. The continued encroachment of the federal upon state and local governments has been too pronounced to be ignored. Whether it is as MT Ritchie says actual purchase of states rights remain to be seen But there is no question but what good many states will do almost any thing to secure federal grants. They suo- r,it fo the most humbing demands of the bureaus to which President Roosevelt is SD prone. A little more pride in our own ability to get along would be appreciated triqh now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19
IN TO-DAY'S MAIL
This newspaper responsible opinions readers communications the writer's address be accepted.

L. Ayotte will answer "Disgusted" but as a member of the N.rU. s. j.. felt that some answer should be given. trust that "Disgusted" will not consider this reply too brief as he seems to think that Mir. Ayotte is too long winded. If so then 'Disgusted" is just one of those fellows that nobody can satisfy.
 N. U. S. J. MEMBER.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19
To.DAx's COMMON ERROR Never say, q can't help but re- gret"; say, "I can't help re- gretting."

on Teutonic superstition, and is comparatively modern.
 O. Are there any walnut trees on the Isle of Capri?
 A. Consular reports state that some are growing there.
 O. Who is the head of the U S. Department of Justice?
 A. Homer Cummings, the At. torney General of the United States
 O. Is Charles Evans Hughes now a member of the presidents cabinet?
 A. No; he is the Chief Justice of the United States.
 0, How do the populations of Poland and Germany compare?
 A. Poland has 32,132;936; and Germany has 65,S06,130.
 Q. What relation are my first cousins children to me?
 A. The offspring of first cousins bear the relation of first cousin once removed to the cousin of their parent, and of second cousins tc each other.
 c. How much did the popula. tion of the United States increase between 1890 and 1900?
 A. From 82,947714 in 1890 tt 75,994,575 in 1900; an increase oi 13,046,S34.
 o. What Is the speed of the earth's movement in its orbit.
 A. Eighteen and one-half miles per second or 66,600 miles pei hour. The earth also makes one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19
Your Questions Answered

Xon oam zee mm amngoe co any anBWeEAble rueatfen ef lset og ens eo0mnalon bg WHlslnM e HtoGekle& G Ksssy: Ssss,.ss s.sss.. vSs.ss SSs.S;..:s yss mnEsmm, iot9 Thirteenth Street Washington. D. O. enclosing THREE eonsn lm ooln of wpntmse ntampp tor reply. DO loe use postal cards. Medical and legal aavacen cannot be given nor chn extended feneaFeh 10 made. All other uaentions win receive . personal reply. Lettefs without nnmio or addrenn cannot he an. nweged. All letteKn mFo eDmaeem- einl. You are cordially invited Co make use 6f thia free service mb often ns yen please.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19
Birthday Greetings

Rush Holt, restless senator elect from West Virginia, be- came 30 years old today, thereby bringing up shades of various recedents to prove whether or not he can take his seat in the august first chamber of the United States congress.
 Almost all of the democrats and some republicans - are for him. Even so, he may not take his seat.
 The trouble Is that certain constitutional lawyers have dug up previous cases showing that Holt's election was unconstitu- tional and that if he takes his seat, he could be busted later by the gas and coal barons of West Virginia, who hate him devoted. ly.
 The youthful West virginlan bases his claim to Q senatorial toga on the fact that Henry Clay was elected to the senate from
 owevcr, Clay did not admit this when seated. 1t leaked out after. ward.
 Holt, on the other hand, has admitted his age openly. And the constitution is quite clear on this point--that no one can be elected to the. senate until thirty years of age.
 Two Precedents
 Furthermore, there are two precodents, one in the case of Albert Gallatin of Pennsylvania. the only man who rivaled Andy Melons term as secretary of the treasury. Elected to the senate before he had become a full citizen, Gallatin's seat was chal- lenged and he resigned.
 Again in fS4S, James Shields was elcctde to the senate from Illinois while only 20 years old.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19

Washington, June 19--A hot tug of-war over taxation Is pull ing the inner New Deal circle apart.
 The liberals are vigorously urging the president to go the whole hog on high taxes with out further delay. They, favor immediate submission to con. gross of program that would tax undivided corporation profits and fix a definite "ceiling" on in. comes and inheritances.
 Anything above a certain fig. ure in these categories they would have the government take In the form of taxes. These lib- eral advisers contend that eco- nomically and politically the siL-s is ripe to launch tax re. vision drive. First, they say, business Is making big profits Second, Huey Long and Father Coughlin have aroused popular sentiment for a sweeping tax pro. gram.
 This advice, however, is strongly opposed by the presi- dents conservative advisers. Particularly hostile are most of the democratic leaders on Cap itol Hill.
 Aside from their opposition to a radical tax program, they are warning Roosevelt that if the issue Is raised now 1t will mean the revival of the bonus.l
 Chairman Pat Harrison, of the senate finance committee, re- gently held secret conference 'ith Secretary Morgenthau. urged him to use his influence to persuade the president to "lay off" raising the tax issue this season. Bluntly, Pat declared 1t would be impossible to prevent bonus rider from being tackled onto reform tax bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19

O. What is the birthstone for October? Is the opal an unlucky gem?
 A. The American Jewelers' as- sociation suggests opal or tourma- line as the october birthstones. The superstition concerning the opal is that 1t is supposed to help diseases of the eye, stimulate heart action, preserve from contagious and infec- tious disease, drive away despon- dency and prevent heart disease and malignant affections. The idea that the opal is unlucky is based
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19

One of the little-known facts brought out by the tercentenary program in Con necticut is the history of Collinsville's lone industry. In 1926 two Collins brothers started making axes there The axes are still being made all kinds for all countries Even the machetes of tropical lands are manufactured at this plant Quite a his- tory for town Set up in the hills or colonial Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19
THn nDtTOIl.

a. Where is the Little Church Around the Corner in New York?
 A. It is the Protestant Episcop- al Church of the Transfiguration' on East goth Street between Broad way and Fifth Ave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19

full rotation on it's axis once every s4 hours
 c. How many countries are represented in the U. s. by Ambas. sadors,. and how many by rninis- ters?
 A. F'ifty-five countries have dip lomatic representatives in Wasli- ington, D. C., of which sixteen are represented by Ambassadors and thirty-nine by Ministers.
 Q. What is the married name of Frances Perkins, the U. s. Secre- tary of Labor?
 A. Mrs. Paul Wilson.
 c. Was John Philip Sousa the real name of the band leader?
 A. Yes.
 If you want a copy of our new Booklet MIXED BEVERAGES and WINES, write to The Waterbury Democrat, Washington Bureau, en. closing ten cents (1Oc) in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19
Test Your Knowledge
Can you answer seven Of these test questions9 Turn to last page for the answers.
What is q capstan?

1. What is a capstan?
 ?. What sort of gird Is q canvas back?
 3. Name the mythologicai crea- ture, half man and half horse.
 {. In which book of the Old Testament is the account of the vision of Jacobs Ladder?
 5. In which state was President Willard Fillmore born?
 6. Tn Greek mythology. who was Comus7
 q. Where is the Union Printers, homer
 8. Name the ohio city that was the home of President Mckinley.
 g.. What iB the name for the Sunday immediately following Whitsunday? ~
 10. Name the largest and fiercest of all wildcats of South America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19
Daily Washington Merry Go Round
. aaas N,sI
BY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT s. Al

Mery-GoRund" Roovet Liberal Advisers Urge Prompt Action High Taxes Want Corporation Prof nheance Conservatives Op Would Revive ue Rush Hols Enemies Have Precedents to Keep Him Out of Senate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19
Horosco
By oCTAvINE

For persons who believe that human dcs- tiny ,is guided by the planets, the daily horo. scope Is outlined by noted astrologer. In ad- dition to information of general interests, It outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19
A Thought for Today

But God said unto me, thou shalt not Duiid an house for my name, because thou ms. been a man of war, and hast shed blood'-l Chronicles 2S3.
 A snap the fife and still the drums and show the monster as she is.-Richard Le 1ai- Uenne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 10:56 in. (daylight time). . Sun rises 5:i4 q. m. sets Si52 D. m.. (daylght sime). utes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-19

full rotation on its axis once every "A hours
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-12-20
Notice

TO ALL PERSON WHO HAVE
CLAIMS AGAINST THE NATIONAL
BANK OF THE DANISH WEST IN
DIES OTHER THAN THOSE RELAT
ENC 10 IT'S CIRCULATING MOLE
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-12-20
NOTICE
to holders of Circulating Bank Notes OF
the National Bank of the Danish
West Indies

West Indies
Pursuant to Section of Ordinance to
provide for the retirement of the or
culating Notes of sthe National Bank of
the Danish West Indies passed by the
Colonial Council for st. Thomas and st
John on February ID 1885. and approved
by the Governor on February 10. 1880
notice is hereby given to all holders OF
the Circulating Bank Notes of the Ma
tionaI Bank of the Danish West Indies
that the Bauk is prepared to redeem re!
notes in accordance with the proceduts
prescribed in the said Ordinance as
follows:
ID All Circulating Bank Notes presented
during the period April l, 1885 10 April
/ 1886 70 the Bank at its principal office
in st. Thomas or either of its branches
10 St Croix. or at any agency or agencie
designated by the Bank will be redeem
by the Bank on demand.
(2) With the approval of the Governor
the Bank NAV on April l. 1886 deposlt
with Government in fund TO De known
as the Note Redemption Fund an mount
in legal tender coin or currency OF the
United States, equal at the legal rate TO
fifty percentum of the Notes outstanding
at the end of the business day of April /.
1856.
60 Thereafter, aud upon proclama-
ton of the Governor, the NoIes of the
Bank shall. be redeemed from the Note
Redemption Fund 10 the order of presen
tarion for redemption, and in accordance
with the rules established for the said
fund; provided. however. that the Gov
eminent of the Virgin Islands shall be
under no obligation 10 redeem any such
Notes if not presented for redemption
b fore April l. 1889. or If the Note Re-
demption Funds shall have been exhaust
3D.
(4) After the issuance of the Cover
nor's proclamation. 90 actiCn may be
commenced'aganst the Bank for money
due and payable upon any of the
Notes.
The Notes of the National Bank of the
Danish West Indies will cease 10 be ie-
gal tender and will not circulate as money
after September Is, 1885.
st. Thomas, the 20 March 1885
THE NATIONAL AANK OF THE DA
NISh WEST INDIES
Axel Hoist Thage
Approved:
Paul NJ. Pearson
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-12-20

TO ALL PERSON WHO HAVE
CLAIMS AGAINST THE NATIONAL
BANK OF The DANISH WEST IN
DIES OTHER THAN THOSE RELAT
ENC 10 IT'S CIRCULATING NO1ES
Pursuant to Section l of Ordinance
relating TO the pay n entof claims against
the National Bank of the Danish West
sndies other than those relatir to the
circulating Bank Notes. passed by the
Cooriai ounc tor st. Thomas and ot
John on February IA. 1895, anO approx
ed by the Governor Cd Feb ruary 10. 1855
notice is hereby given to persons who
have claims against the Bank as credi
tors, de positors, or Otherwise. that the
bank is pre- pared to make payment Of
ali its obligations Oh Cemapc
Within six months after presentation
of any claim " hich sha not have been
paid in full by the Bank, the Bank viii
notify the claimant, in writing, of the
rejaction of his claim in whole. or ip
part,
Upon approval of the Governor the
Bank may on March l, 1887. deposit
with the Government Of the Virgin Is
lands 10 fund to De known as The
Bank Claimants Fund an amount in
lega der. coin or currency of the
United States equal. at the legal rate
70 the amount of the unpaid claims
against The Bank as Of March l, 1887
which it recognizes to / e valid or which
appear to be valid. Thereafter, ana
upon the proc amation of the Governor
that the Bank has complied with the pro
visions of the Ordinance, the Bank shall
cease TO be Liable en- any such claims
Actions may be commenced against the
bank on unsatisfieO claims only if com
menced prior 10 the time when such
proclamation takes etfect, or within
three months after the Bank has given
due notice of RI election Of claims presen
ted TO it prior to March /. 1887, which
ever time is alter.
Within fifteen days after March l
I 937 the Bank via also deposit with
che Government Of the Virgin Islands in
q fund 10 be know as he Disputed
Claims Funds as creditin dollars equal
at the iega rale to The amount of ala
she unpaid disputed claims against the
Bank as to which demand shall have
39en made prior to March /, 1887.
Saint Thomas lie 20 March 1885
w = ational Bark Of The Danish West
ia
AXEL kCLSI lHACR
Henderson daily dispatch., 1935-03-09

,ro henderson auxiliary. It was in
me nature of a memorial tribute to
the late Mrs. j. H. Tucker, who was
leader of this zone. A beautiful fri
oute was read by Mrs. J. c. Cooner
OF the Lucy Gloss Parker Socic.v fol,
lowed by prayer by Rev. B. O Mer-
rlt, An Appreciation" OF Mrs Tucl,-
CT worth and work in the zone was
presented 10y a resolution committee.
composed of Mrs B. o. Merritt Mrc
}. A PITTS and Mrs. A. B. Deans.
Mrs, r. d. Weathers, of Franklin
ton. sang in beautiful manner "Mv
Task" being accompanied bv Mrs
w. w. Cook. Rev. J. A. Russell clocod
with prayer and benediction Tho
luncheon hour was delightful in ito
social fellowship as well as in tbc
enjoyment Of the bounteful luncheon
which the hostess society had spread
in an empty store room by Mr.. Joe
Smith rendered for their use.)
The afternoon session of an hour
was devoted to report by Mrs. Hood
as to the work of the entire district
for 1884. In her usual happy vein snc
administered praise for work well
| done and rebuke for failures to do. IN
some cases. The zone gave approval
of our district pledge for 1885 of
| $4,000
Following this snappy record Mrs.
Hood directed an officers training
! symposium. delegates from over the
zone making short talks on the duties
| and privileges OF the various officers
'f missionary society. This proved
very helpful and suggestive.
On motion of Mrs. j. A. Turner. of
| Louisburg, chairman Of nominating
I committee. Mrs. A. b Deans was
dominated as zone, leader to fill out
nc uncxpircd term of the late Mrs
j. H. Tucker. She was unanimousl,
| elected
Mrs. Hood expressed the thanks O.
me group to the I<ittrcll society fo
heir gracious hospitality. Mrs. &. O
Ncrritt was in general charge Of tn,
plans for the day and she and tn,
committee did themselves proud in tn,
results.
Ihc fall meeting of the zone wa
asked for by the Louisburg auxiliary
This is scheduled for early October,
The singing of The Kingdom i
Coming brought the meeting to
close, the League benedection bein;
led by the secretary.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1935-03-09
SChumann Club in
Regular Meeting

On Wednesday afternoon. the MEM
bers of the Schumann Music Club
were entertained by Miss Ada Rose
Vow at her home in Wildwood"
A short business meeting was held
and plans were completed for a "Mu-
sicale" which is to be given by the
club members with their mothers as
guests. and Miss Mary Lou Cooper as
hostess.
The opera for the afternoon was
"Hanscl and Gretel," by Humperdinck
u childrcn's opera. and the story was
most Interestingly told by Miss Doro-
thy Stewart.
Fiano numbers were given as fol
lows: Summer Days" (Williams)
Miss Priscilla Parham: 30 Dear,
What Can the Matter Be?" (Williams)
Miss Mary Lou Cooper: Sunlight
Mana zucca| Miss Dorothy Stewart
The last number on the program
was a very vivid and interesting &c
scription of the Russian Ballet whlSh
was told by Ann Upchurch, who saw
the ballet in Durham this week
Attractive and delicious ST. FaI-
rick's Day refreshments were served
by the hostess, assisted by her guest
Miss Ada Page.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1935-03-09

C. B. Basket reported planting
twenty-five trees in the back of the
grounds as a back ground for the
stage and other work for the protcc-
ton of the flowers and shrubteIy.
Mrs. Candler read the weekly
menus for the hot lunches which are
given to approximately thirty child
rem daily, and asked for donations Of
peas, beans, cooking meat and lard
The ready response made by SEVERAL
of those present was indeed gratifv-
ing. 1t was suggested that oppor-
tunity be afforded those who might
desire to help with this cause bv
similar requests in the classrooms
Appreciation was expl essed to r. c.
S. Davis for his generosity in furn-
ishing the, potatoes for the lunches.
Miss Agnes Moore told of an anti
cipated performance by the Venetian
Glass Blowers which is scheduled for
Tuesday morning at eleven o'clock
She stated that this would be given on
Il percentage basis and invited the par
ents to attend She also referred to
the seed sale, which is being conduct
ed in the school and asked that those
needing flower or vegetable seed buy
them from the children.
An announcement was made Of the
meeting of the high school P. T. A.
on next Wednesday afternoon and also
of an invitation from that organiza-
ton to attend the meeting to hear
Mrs. Russelrs lecture on "Interna-
tional Relationships -
Since the new officers are to be
elected at the next meeting a nomi-
mating committee was appointed.
Those placed on this committee were
Mrs. J. NJ. Baity, chairman. Mrs.
A. A. Bum and Mrs. w. H. Black
nall.
The attendance prizes were won by
grades two-A and four.