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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-21
Club Has PGrtU

Carols, poems, gift exchange and
holiday decorations featured the
Christmas party of the New Gen.
fury Club at the home of Mrs. AL
bert H. Off recently. Mrs. Burton
A. Knight assisted. Members
brought donations for the Day
Nursery. A trio composed of Mes
DANES Harry w Beebe, Grace Willis
and Earl M. Spraduley, sang.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-21
Mrs. Page
Issues Bids
for Supper
Bomar Cramer Among
Young Bachelors to Act
as Escorts.
BY BEATRICE BURGAN
Society Editor

BALLET Russo ballerinas are
- enjoying their taste Of Indian
apolis society. 1T is like holiday"
they say, TO spend so many days in
one place with so many parties be-
ing gwen for us"
Their rest here doesn't mean no
rehearsals. They arrived in groups
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-21
Full Social Calendars Face
Students and Visitors in
City for Holiday Vacation
Many Events Are Arranged to Brighten Days
Away from Glasses; Teas, Bullets,
Informal At-Homes on Program.

Christmas holidays to be crammed full of social
STOCKINGS filled with goodies The Of their cdhoo1
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LOTYS BENNING TO
ENTERTAIN SUNDAY

Miss Lotys Benning has issued 25
invitations to Christmas tea Sun
day afternoon. from 4 to s. at her
home, $3.50 N. Pennsylvania-st
She is to be assisted by Mrs. DON
AID Drake and Mrs. Charles E. Do
Ian.
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NANA looked up at Scott. We're
~ going to be happy here" she
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
It's An Evil Now

Patronage, as distributed by the denl- ocratic party in Washington, is an evil, according to State Senator J. Kenneth Bradley of Westport, majority leader of the Senate. True it is unavoidable" he declares, "but we must not permit it to debauch our party as it has the demo- cratic party, nor must we ever permit our selves to be deceived into believing that it is the be all and end alP of politics. :" Very fine sentiment, Senator. See to 1t that it is practiced assiduously by the re- publicans of Connecticut at all times.
 Probably the only party in Connecticut politics that really has right to talk about patronage in such fashion as this is the socialist. To date and so far as this writer knows, it has not shared in any patronage plums. We'll speak with more fluency on this aspect after the pres ent legislative session is over. However, our socialist legislators from Bridgeport have assured the state at large on several occasions they are not interested in secur- ing jobs, but in spreading jobs among the unemployed.
 We might have included the democrats in the same category, but bit of power has made them forgetful of the principles for which they fought when they were but minority. It was Governor Baldwin who instituted the first taste of civil serv- ice to the Connecticut government It was the Rorabackian influence which imme- diately removed it. In fact we might blame the Rorabackian influence for the downfall of the democratic party, too. It gave our leaders and followers desire for rower that has been satisfied in some part.
 Patronage and the form of government we have never can be separated Without patronage no political party con survive very long. It is all we'll and good to talk about government of, for, and by the peo- pie, but we have abused this idea so much in the last seventy-five years that it's badly bent and almost unrecognizable. When men interest themselves in politics today it is not so much for the welfare and betterment of the nation as it is for their own interests. Selfish, sure it is, but haven't we deliberately cultivated such ! traits?
 If this nation would just think bit of the spiritual side of the question once in while, it would be able to put the ma terial one out of mind. In spiritual values we rank very low, although our material possessions may be numerous and ex- pensive Right-thinking men very seldom allow themselves to be carried to excesses even in their political careers. It is barely possible that we need good old-fashioned religious crusade in the United States to put us all on our feet. Our egotism needs to be destroyed and humber person cre- ated. Certainly there are patronage evils, but there are far worse ones that we calm- ly place on the white list without so much as your leave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

Thursday afternoon in Hartford there wasn't one dissenting voice when the bill calling for commission to carry on this work of study and recommendation was heard by the judiciary committee. Perhaps it will be reported favorably and passed unanimously by both houses. But such actions are extremely ironical Today we should be. getting the benefit of such sur- vey. Today we should be experiencing a more economical form of state govern ment. Today we should have in practice the reforms that would enable the tax burden to be lowered. Instead we are just getting ready to authorize a commission and to give it free rein in studying our forms of government in Connecticut It will be 1887 before anything can be ac- complished. And who knows what condi- tion the states finances will be in then, let alone those of the individual taxpayer? Governor Cross, indeed, can act aggrieved at legislative indifference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
The Irony of It

It is ironical to say the least to view the spectacle of state legislators throw ing back-flips in their eagerness to ap- prove of Governor Cross plan for govern ment reorganization. By all means let us have commission to study the ramifica- tions of the various departments, so that some may be eliminated others combined, they cry out in pious tones. You'd almost think that it was plan they had been nurturing from infancy and now were watching blossom forth in magnificent colors and with many more possibilities of development.
 In 1881 Governor Wilbur L. Cross faced a Legislature in which both houses were predominantly republican. He offered the suggestion that the state government be surveyed by experts so that recommenda- tions for economies might be made. It was lightly tossed aside as the idle jest of that "dear old gentleman from Yale", who by some fluke had been elected gov ernor. In 1883 with democratic Senate and republican House Governor Cross renewed his demand for governmental reorganization. Again he was treated bit condescendingly. There wasn't any need of it, he was informed. The State Board of Finance and Control could do whatever was necessary
 The State Board of Finance and Con- trol did go to work and do bit of reor- ganizing. It reorganized the state pay roll, quite expeditiously, to, from a repub- lican viewpoint, the viewpoint of the re- publican commissioners we mean. Came 1885 and the hodge -podge of legislative organization, now an old story. Again Governor Cross had renewed his plea for governmental reform. This time he was probably shocked to have his demand tossed back at him with the request that he be specific in urging such drastic things as he did. He obliged in a moderate degree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
A Book a Day
Here's A Biography Of The Typhus Germ
By BRUCE CAPTION

The most unusual book of the winter-and, in great many ways, the most enjoyable to read---is Hans zinsser's Rats, Lice, and History"
 This book is a biography of a. new kind; a biography of the ty- phus fever germ, with a discussion of the way in which 1t has affected human history. But because Dr Zinsser, bacteriologist, has a restless and inquisitive mind, it is great deal more than merely a, study of disease.
 For Dr Zinsser-who begins by remarking that he is writing this book for his own amusement, and that anyone who doesn't like it can lump it-takes occasion to speak his mind on practically everything that happens to interest him. Since his interests are manifold, this makes the subject matter of his book rather broad.
 He digresses, for instance, to discuss modern art, to write 8 very sensible monograph on the parallel and the contrast between art and science, to air his views on the sci ence-and-religion controversy, to say what he thinks of such ultra- modern writers as James Joyce and Gertrude Steini indeed, 1t Is not until he is more than half-way through the book that he really gets down to typhus fever.
 Then he handles his subject with the air of an expert. He tells how diseases are born, how they change during the course of centuries, how the complex relationship of mi. crobes, parasites, and man is evolved, how scientific preventive and curative measures sometimes have unlooked-for results; and he writes, altogether, book which, lit by an ironic and intelligent hu- nor, is as soiidly interesting as any you will come across all year. Published by Little, Brown and Co. the book sells at s2.75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
IN TO-DAY'S MAIL
This responsible opinions It's readers Anonymous unless accompanied with the writer's name and adress will not be accepted.

Belgrano caused a new Bill to be introduced now known as the Vinson Bill. The Legion members are again being sold out. Frank N. Belgrano as National Commander is giving lip service to Legion membership. Frank N. Belgrano as big banker is working against the veterans by causing their for ces to become divided.
 In two successive sessions of man from Kentucky, supported the Patman Bill H. Ri. Up to Jan. 14th 1885 the Legion never CTS always opposed the bonus. The allowed to take precedence over the Patman Bill will kill all bonus measures because it cannot pass over Presidential veto. The Vim son Bill would require bond is- sue or an increase in taxes. On a bond issue the cost would billion dollars to pay the three 2 billion dollars in interest to a few powerful banks.
 Instead of Legionnaires writing to Congress demanding the pas- sage of the Bonus they should write to National Commander Frank N. Belgrano insisting that he carry out the mandate of the Miami convention or else resign as National Commander. If you write to Congress you will have to spec fly which Bill you want passed. If the forces are divided between the Patman Bill and the Vinson Bill just make up your mind that you will not get your bonus. Get after Belgrano because he is the one responsible for the delay and mix up on the passage of the bonus.
 This letter is not intended to stir up animosities between vet erans. The material was gathered from the Congressional Record and 1t shows Belgrano in his true light. The membership of the Legion is entitled to know the facts. The rank and file of veterans have nothing to gain by fighting divid- edly on the Bonus issue. We must put our finger on the ones re- sponsible regardless Of what his title is or to what organization he represents.
 J.nGIoNNAIRE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

We are glad to see that the Legislature is holding the good thought for the song sparrow. Two years ago the boys up at Hartford showed they knew something about their birds by refusing to make the rose-breasted grosbeak the state bird. Now the song sparrow is supported and we think there is real merit in the claim for the song sparrow. It is not a beauti- fully-colored bird, being short on plum age, but long on melody. It gets our vote, and we hope the legislators will feel the same way. While choice of state bird won't solve many Gepresisons, still it's one of those little things that can be done without harming anyone, yet giving plenty of satisfaction. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
So They Say

Belief in the supernatural has hindered the progress of man. -Dr Charles Francis Potter humanist leader. It is necessary to destroy the enemy without pity or mercy and to pay attention to the signs and moans of professional humanitarians.
 Maxim Gorky, Russian author.
  have to be profound believer in the possibilities of managed currency system. Frank A. Vanderlip. New York tnancier.
  When you get my age, your old legs begin to let you down.
 Babe Ruth. To unborn novelsts say, do the best you and let the critics batter it they will.
 Pearl Buck, author.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
Soothing Snails

It is always gratifying to read of merit being rewarded. The 1885 Carpenter prize for the encouragement of original scien- tific research" has been given to Dr. Hen- ry A. Pilsbury, curator of mollusks at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadel- phia. The prize carries an honorarium of $25O and publication of book about mollusks which Dr., Pilsbury has been compiling for more than forty years.
 The book, "The Land Mollusks of North America" is manual of TAO species and sub-species of land snails found north of the Mexican boundary. It all sounds rath- CT remote from the gold decision of un- employment problem. At the same time, the thought of snails and 40 years pur- suit of them has quieting effect on the brain dizzy from trying to keep up with current events in the human world
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
LEGION COMMANDER SELLS OUT RANK
 AND FILE.
Waterbury, Conn.
 March 1st., 1885.

Waterbury, Conn.
 March 1st., 1885. Editor, The Democrat:
 The National Commander of the American Legion, Frank N. Belgrano, is following in the foot steps of his predecessors in selling out the rank and file of Legion members. On October 26th, 1884 at the Amercian Legion National Convention held in Miami, Fla. the delegates went on record for the immediate cash payment of the adjusted service certificates, com monly referred to as the soldiers bonus. The resolution passed at the Legion convention was so worded as to leave no doubt in tho minds of the delegates that the Patman Bill known as H. R.-1 was considered as the best plan for the payment of the certificates for the following reason: CD No ir,- crease in the national debt. (2) No increase in taxes. (3) No new is- sue of Government bonds whereby interest could be added to the cost of paying the certificates.
 The majority of the Legion posts have demanded year after year that the bonus certificates be paid but their leaders and execu- tives refused to heed their de- mands. As Q result the Legion lost about one-half it's member ship. At its 1894 convention the Legion heads realized they must face the situation. The conven- ton delegates meant business. The bonus resolution was passed by a vote of 987 to 183. Immediately after the convention the Legion conducted nation wide drive for membership playing up the bon us as an incentive to join. How. ever, they overlooked very im- portant fact, they elected a banker as National Commander, Frank N. Belgrano is no small town banker he is e-president of the Bank of America, a mighty institu. ton.
 The Bonus Bill was to be the first piece of legislation to come before Congress. Hearings were expected to commence on the Pat. man Bill on Jan. 14th. Instead of the hearings. Legion Commander
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

It's encouraging to read that $5,OO0,00O is earmarked for this states No, Uncle Sam isn't diverting the money in this di- rection. It's going to be what visitors will spend during the course of the ter centenary observance, which officially be- gins with the goc.: weather, when motor ing looks up. Now if only we could take some substantial part of that $5,O0O,O00 and apply it to the state deficit, difficult problem would be solved. However, the sum will be spread around among the mil lion inhabitants of the state so that its effect won't be quite the same as if some body dumped great bin filled with $,00,- OO0,OOO right into the center of the state. The effect will be something like tossing $5,000,000 from an airplane five miles up above the center of the state The money will filter down and spread into every nook and cranny. And that's worth while, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
Horoscope
By OCTAVINE

For persons who believe that hu- man destiny is guided by the plan- cts, the daily horoscope is outlined by q noted astrolOger. In addition to information of general interests, 1t. outlines information of special interest to persons born on the des- ignated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

cigar The Bureau of Inves- tigation finds that both robbery and burglary-especia robbery have a seasonal trend, with the high points appearing in the first and fourth quarters of the year In answer to Q ques- tion from Munitions Investigat- ing Senator Bone as to why the government laid the keels of D7 previously contracted destroyers after the armistice was signed, gene G. Grace said, Please don't ask me to interpret the policies of our Navy Department, my dear fellow"
 MIRA STRATEGY
 The real reason Roosevelt made no recommendations for changes in the Industrial Recov- cry Act, in the opinion of many senators, is because he would like to see it renewed for an- other two years without revision. Left-wing senators point out that by dumping revision of the law into the lap of congress, the controversy can be protracted so long that in the end, weary legislators will yield to mere extension of the present MIRA. -. :. Highlight of the dedication ceremonies of the new labor de- partment building, presided over by Miss Frances Perkins, was the solo, Let Me Call You Sweetheart" sung by James c. Quinn, secretary-treasurer of the New York Building Trades Coun- ell Following his visit to Washington to demand of the A. F. of l.. executive council the custer of aged Mike Tighe as president of the Amalgamated Association of Steel, Iron & Tn Workers, the leader of. the in- surgent rank-and-filers, Mel Moore was fired from his steel plapt job. The Steel Labor Re- lations Board has taken up the case to see If Tighe had any con- nection with Moore's dismissal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
Selected Poem
BRINGING IN FORSYTHIA

BRINGING IN FORSYTHlA (Clara L. Baxter in the Christian Science Monitor) She hopefully brought from the snow-clad garden An armful of brown branches, Set them in that plump earthen jug And watered. them For many days They dozed by the west window Where. outside, the caves were cased In jagged rows of massive icicles. Then, like candle lighting, One budded branch burst forth in bloom And then another, to a full Radiance of floral gold And hearts felt sudden joy To forsythia's first Yellow wands of sprng.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

page for the answers.
 1. Who advanced the Malthu- sian theory?
 2. In which island group is Molokai?
 8. What is the name for plants whose duration is more than two years? a
 4. Who was Anthony J. Drexel?
 s. Who is Gutzon Borglum?
 6. In which state is the city of Kalamazoo? '
 z. In which national park are Mammoth Hot Springs?
 8. What is another name for mollusks?
 g. Who was Pericles?
 10. Into what body of water does the River Jordan flow? area 156 square miles and popula- ton 28,710. It ills famous for it's red wine. r&
 Q. Name the longest river in western Asia.
 A. Euphrates.
 o. What is the U. s. duty on uncut diamonds? H
 A. They are on. the free list.
 o. Which state leads in the production of gold?
 A. California.
 o. How old is Joseph c. Lin- coin, and what is the title of his last novel?
 A. He is 65 years old. His last book is "The Peel Trait" published in August, 1894.
 0. What is the official name of Persia?
 A. Iran. the old Arabic and Persian name.
 If you want copy of our bulle- tin THE PRESIDENT, write to The Waterbury Democrats Wash- iIlgton Bureau, enclosing five cents in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

Such things as this perplex legislatively minded gentlemen should nets for smelts have larger or smaller mesh. The fish and game committee recently decided that 5-8 inch mesh instead of a 34 inch one was suitable for the midsection. And that's where the smelt is caught. So whether this means bigger or better smelts, we don't know. At any rate it's a pretty tasty fish when fried after being dipped in egg and cracker crumbs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
Daily Washington Merry Go Round

---BY DREW PEARSON ROBERT ALLAN---
  
  mssa O Protest Aganst UnonL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1885
A Thought for Today

The way of peace they know not: and there Is no judgment in their going: they have made them crooked paths: whOsoever goeth therein shall not know pcace.-Isaiah S9:S.
 
 Peace is the natural happy state of man; war is corruption and disgrace.-Thomson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

Q. Where is Mount Everest, highest mountain in the world?
 A. It is a peak of the Himala- yas situated in Nepal, almost pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

It's probably all right for Huey Long to go around with private army in Louisiana, but it's a strange spectacle for Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

In Hollywood jungle the other day, while a girl was trying to escape from herd of lions, a chimpanzee hopped down from tree and bit her. Where was Tarzan?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

Readers desiring additional in- formation regarding their hOrO- scopes are invited to communicate with Octavine in care of this news. paper. Enclose Q Scent stamped self-addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

Federal Housing Administration on Capitol Hill. He is giving a series of bountifully provi- stoned stag parties for congress sional leaders. According to cloakroom reports he is making progress in i mpressing the "boys" that he is good fellow.
 .. Thousands of letters are congress from their home states and districts attacking the hold ing corporation bill. The flood of mail is so patently an or ganized campaign that Chairman Sam Rayburn of the House In- terstate Commerce Committee, which is considering the meas ure, is l ing a quiet investiga- tion made to ascertain what utility and banking interests are behind it For the second time in the last six months, the Bureau of Investigation of the Justice Department has exclud- ed the statistics of the Kansas City police department from its monthly reports on crime condi- tions in American cities. Rea- son is the K. c. police are con- trolled by Boss Pendergast's mo- torious political machine and federal authorities do not trust it's figures After listening to a protracted debate on immi- grafton between Texas raucous Tom Blanton and Tammany's Sam Dickstein, prominent mem Der of the House remarked: "Pm still undecided which is worse, to let down the bars and allow more Dicksteins to come in, or to keep the bars up and raise more homegrown Blantons."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
MARCH 4

To-day is very secretlve. Trouble is indicated for prisons and places of confinement and the occupants thereof. Be very careful to guard against theft. It may be your pos sessions or your affections that are in danger. People with impractt- cal ideas may cause trouble.
 Birthdate
 There may be a strange sort of change for you this year. Your affairs may be in muddle. It will be difficult to think very clear ly. The month of March fnow) and August will see the full force of this influence. You may have some assistance during July prob ably coming through your religion, philosophy or travel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
Feet Your Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

Q. Does the former kaiser of Germany receive an allowance from the German government?
 A, No.