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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23

Price fixing in the barber's trade is regarded with doubtful eye by Governor Wilbur L. Cross. When a special con- mission, appointed to probe into the in- tricacies of this business, reported back to the governor with certain specific recommendations, including fixed prices of 40 cents for haircuts and 20 cents for slaves, he was quoted as saying, "I will ask the Attorney General very soon for an opinion on that part of the temporary barber commissions report. '. :" Con- tinung he said, "I have read the report and like many parts of it. But have my doubts about the price-fixing section. l do not care at the present time to dis cuss the other sections of the report, how ever. :. :" To the public there is only one
 important part and that is the price. You'll find it pretty generally expressed that the 50-25 cent rate is steep, particu- larly when majority of those patroniz- ing the shops also include tips. However, if it can be proved that the suggested rate affords no chance of profit, little or noth- ing can be done soa far as we see
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23
Now It Can Be Told

Interesting indeed was the city conven- tion of the socialists in Bridgeport last week. Mayor Jasper McLevy was re- nominated without much trouble. His candidate for City Clerk, Fred D. Schwarzkopf, also caught the fancy of the delegates and he was endorsed by rather heavy vote. His opponent happened to be Albert k. Eccles, who was one of the three socialist State Senators during, the 1885 session. And thereby hangs story. It's one that reveals startling incon- sistency.
 It was known prior to the city conven- tion that Mayor McLevy was backing MT. Schwarzkopf for City Clerk and the opn- ion seemed to be that this support would be sufficient to defeat MT. Eccles, also aspiring publicly for the nomination. But it did seem for a time that MT. Eccles might command such support as to over come that of the opposition. And if this was manifest so the Bridgeport papers reported, party rule was to be invoked. This rule demands that an aspirant for public office be member of the party for at least two years previous.
 How this affected MT. Eccles was ex- plained, thusly. His original party affiIia- tions were socialistic. But then he changed over to the republican party and was regularly enrolled on it's lists. How ever, he of recent years, maybe months, decided to embrace socialism again and was enrolled in the party of his first choice once more. But his socialist oppo- nents declared that he had not done this two years before seeking the City Clerk nomination. hence he would not be eligible. We did not read that this charge was brought last week, but it had certainly been rumored.
 We wonder if the socialists realize that by planning such coup they laid them was not officially eligible for public office last week. how could he have been eligible
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23

Relatives of inmates of various state institutions may shortly find themselves defendants in civil suits brought by the state as plaintiff. That is, if these rela- tives have been delinquent in paying their share of the bills contracted by the pa tients. It has long been the standing rule for the state to collect certain portion of the charge for taking care of patients from their relatives, where they can pay. To avoid such payments poverty has to be shown. Naturally if relatives can afford it, but don't, the state is going to try to collect. The back bills are so high right now, that legal steps are planned to col- lect
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23
Question Box.

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 make ase Os thIs free sestIes as
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 c. How long does 1t take a bamboo shoot to reach full heightY
 A. Shoots from an old estab- lisbed grove grow with amaxiny rapldity. often attaining full height. which may be 60 feet or more. Tn three or four weeks. r @. How old are skunks before they can spray their scent?
 A. Six to eight months. q.
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 c. How much did it cost to pro- duce the motion picture Ben Hur?" 4a fe
 A. The reported cost was ss.- 500, 900. ...ys
 Q. How many radio stations in Canada. in the United States, and fin tho worId2 s. |. A. In the world, 1,73t:e :e,in the United States, 634; and in Canada. S1. ''
 Q. What are the duties of the Swiss Guards at the Vatican? Are there other Vatican guards? t
 A. The Swiss, Guard ia. responsi- ble for guarding the sacred person of the Pope, and for the protection of the palaces. It consists of 10 officers and 110 men. Only Swiss may enter 1t and the privates' are not allowed to marry. The other guards of the Vatican are the Papal Gendarmes, the Palatine Guard and the Noble Guard. ~
 c. How much. motor fuel was produced and consumed in the United States in 1034?
 A. Production was 42S,464,006
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23
A POOR MICKEY MOUSE.
WRITER THINKS ITALY HAS AS MUCH RIGHT TO
 EXPAND AS ENGLAND

Waterbury. Conn.
 Sept. 21, 1885. Editor of The Democrat:
 What is the matter with you to pr, . what you do about the Ethiopian affairs on Sept. 20? .Eov. has England got all her col- onies? How did she get Ireland and India? Why did she not stop Japan from invading China? You ,.ill admit Italy needs expansion. Why don't England give up some of that African territory?
 Thy don't she give Ireland her freedom, who is Q Christian nation ? Are they not capable of govern ing themselves? Are there no other means of stopping Italy than re- sorting to arms? Or is that an ex- cuse? Mussolini has kept peace in Europe since he has had anything to do with 1t. Therefore even you will admit there must be more than you or know about for him to do what he is. You may well take example from the Waterbury American in your front page news. Anyway, what has England done for Ireland? That is what I can't see why your writing favors them.
 FAIR PLAY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23

A wild life experimental station is go- ing to be established at Connecticut State College, Storrs. $18,000 is available for the work Wild life will be studied with an eye towards preservation. It's good addition to any colleges curriculum. We pay too little attention to our natural re- sources, prominent among which are our birds and animals. Officially the state takes recognition, but in private sources there is not enough.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23
JTI Yfl MY tF " ' w ht.t 4 1T TO-DAY's Ct,MMt,S isRROs Never say. "wc found we had several mutual friends";. say, "several friends yin
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barrels and consumption ,zos.2ss,- 900. f-s .,S..
 @. Where and when was Jack Dempsey, the ..Nonpareil," horp?. A.. County Kildare. Ireland. De- cember IS, 1882. ,,n
 Q. How many cardinals. arch- bishops, bishops, and priests of the Roman Catholic church are in the United States? Sta ,sx.so, A. According to the 1895 official Catholic Directory there arc 4 cardinals. IF other archbishops, 1o7 bishops, and 30,250 priests. ,5, Q. Where can new unclrculated United states coins be obtained? A. From the treasurer of the United States, treasury department. Washington, D. c. ..f c. Is there . Chinese plant that grows i've or six inches day7 A. It,is not uncommon for the stem of the Chinese asparagus to attain growth of six Inches in twenty -four hours. a,sd :, a ~, 7
 Q. How many people arSsthere in the world? r .'.4t9i i
 A.. There are about two billion human beings, according :. to- the 1030 estimate of the. International Statistical Institute of theeLeague Of Nations. @ FSp*'' .
 Q. Which U. s.. mints are now operated as mints? >.n lr A. Philadelphia, Denver. and San Francisco. f.f f sr't If you want . copy of our new booklet BRIDES BOOK, write to The Waterbury Democrats Wash-. ingt0n Bureau, enclosing ten cents (iOcl for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23
BANK DIVIDEND DECLARED WHY IS TT WHAT TT Is??
 WHAT IS IT?

Waterbury. Conn. Sept. 20, 1895. Editor, Waterbury Democrat: l see by the papers that certain interests are seeking some gravy, through the courts, from some cer- tain depositors. A little dividend as it were.
 Between the lawyers, the bank CTS and the receivers the depositors of the former Merchants Trust Co. are getting 8 poor run for their money. Not only did they lose the interest on their deposits, but up to date have only collected an average of 35 cents on each dollar of principal which the bank pleases to call dividend.
 Another quirk to this so- called dividend business is the fact that between them, to date, the lawyers. the bankers, the receivers and what not have collected 13 cents on each dollar paid out to the depositors-- and they are still looking for more.
 This is what one would call ring-the-wealth on grand scale. And they shot Huey Long. who was only trying to play Robin Hood.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23
Selected Poem
CROW

GROW (Gcrald Battery in the New York Sun) Of all the sWindlers in the world The crow must be the chief; He hides beneath q parsons coat The manners of thief. He sits like Philosopher
 And brOods upon a tree; He seems cngrossed in pious thoughts Of boundlcss charity. But never has fl single thought Beyond his coming meal, Which collation. he is planning As usual to steal Lis conversation N. c. "caw")
 Is never bright and witty; And never, like the blueJay, Could he be considered pretty. , With his morals and his manners And his lack of all contrition He acts like nothing else on earth Except a politician.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23

 Washington Bicentenniai. z The first Constitution Day attracted little attention, nor did aubse- quent ones, which were sponsored by the American Legion aS part of its Armericanization program. It was not until this year, when the constitution became q bone of bitter political contention, that, the day attracted any wide ;atteffg tion. ID. II. M., Cleveland - Nathan Margold, solicitor of the interior department. was. born In Jassi. Rumania, and came to the United States m 1901 at the age of two. ... {. l.. J. H., Santa Fc, N. M.-At present there Is only one Catholic in the cabinet, James A. Farley. President Roosevelt has indicated that he would like fo have member of the church represented in the cabinet after MT. Farley steps out. Frank Walker and Joseph P. Kennedy
 mentioned as his successor. are both Catholics.
 (Copyright, 1885, by United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23

for the office he now holds last falL when he was duly nominated for State Senator and following that elected. It's odd that the rule did not appiy to him then as in September, if, of course, it could be ap- piled to him at all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23

We always knew that no good could come of painting toenails and girl in Binghamton, N. Y made her big toe so aIluring that one of them was bitten off by turtle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23
Test. Y our Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these
 test questions? Turn to last i tge for the answers.
 1. Name the capital of the State of Colima, Mexico. .a
 2. Is the sun . starr 2. Who was Neil Gwyn7 sa (. Is gray spelled with an 4 or an E? st'
 b. What is the name for the satellite of any planet4
 (. Who named the Pacific Ocean?
 ': who was William wiisis Ccilins7
 (. Does the marriage Of an alien man tcga womah cltizen of the United States confer American citizenshlp upon the husband 7 s Q. What is c. gymkhamA3
 10. what is . widRecn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23
In New York
o I&,S MA

During the brief absence of Paul Harrison, Democrats ''In New York" column Is he. ! ing conducted by George Ross, noted writer On Manhattan tODlcs,)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23
A Thought for Today

Behold with a great plague will the Lord smlte thy people, and thy children, and thy wives and all thy goods-II Chronicles 2s: 14.
 Sickness Is a sort of early old age; 1t teaches us dfndence in our earthly state.-- Pope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23
IN TO-DAY'S MAIL

This newspaper responsible opinions unless accompanied with Inc write name address will be accepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23
Horoscope
rBY oCTAvINE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by tho planets, the daily horoscope is out lined by . noted astr0lOgcr, In addition to information Of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23

Prices are going up, but many of the things in life most worthwhile don't cost anything.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23
SEPTEMBER s4

SEPTEMBER 24 Most favored ones today are thos ewho were born from July 2l through August 21: General Indications of the Day
 for everybody
 Morning--Good.
 Afternoon--Good.
 Evening--Good. The morning is the best time of the day.
 Today's Birthdate You should have some interest in novels.
 November should be very favorable month for you. You should study. travel and deal with relatives.
 Be on your guard to avoid accident from fire, temper, sud- den accidents and emotions from Feb. 19 through 25. 1036. Socially favorable Feb. 21 through "A, 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23

Readers desiring additional in. formation regarding their hOrO. scopes are invited to cOmmunf. cate with Octayine in care of this newspaper. EncIose q cent stamped. seIf.addrcssed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23
Yours sincerely,
 AN OLD TIMER.

P. s.-As Chick fitzpatrick truly said: ,"The z. o. ?. campaign is lot of noise." Now say: "The Ind. Dem ocratic campaign is q lot of Pape baloney." Grind it up and t suii is Pane balonev.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23
Daily -M 1I..r.Z Zn Washington .@@@ & @ @g.- 4ess - POLITICAL DIAGNOSISFINDS
 PENN. ON THE FENCE

By DREW PEARSON and hoBEIr 2. ALLEN ~ - -4
 EDlToEs MoTE1n order Gaues tensper cOa-
 about to gsnge that temper the WashngtOn the United States This s the first of the series. t
 Pittsburgh Sept 23Whether the vast industrial en1- pre which is the State of Pennsylvania goes against the New Deal in 1886 depends chiefly handful of chine democratic bosses and what they in the next few months ees44gs K a+t3 ~ssl. @s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23

Copyright, 1ss5. by United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23

P. M. K. New York--The idea of Constitution Day originally was conceived by Sol Bloom, tammany conRressman, at the time he headed the George
The Western news., 1935-05-16
SHEEP OR DEER.

The Forest Service is anxious to pro-
tect wild lneqin the tinbered regions,
and in this endeavor they should have
the cooperation of all citizens.
However, one Of the most necessary
steps to be taken in preserving wild
life is to provide adequate feeding
grounds. The Forest Service must
realize that thousands of sheep grazing
over the hills leave not blade of
grass nor a leaf on a bush in passing.
How, then, do they expect deer to
thrive when there is nothing left for
them to eat2
This is not sheep country but it
is a good deer country; it will never
be a sheep country but it can be
ruined as a paradise for deer.
1t is to be hoped that the sheep will
find greener fields elsewhere and
leave our grazing land for native live
stock and the deer.
The Western news., 1935-05-16
Week-Lonx Halloween

There Is week-long Halloween
among the descendants Of Americas
most civilized prehistoric inhabitants,
the present-day Mayas OF Yucatan. A
curious mixture of European folk lore
introduced by the Spaniards and the
age-old legendary Of their remote an
cestors is revealed by DR.. Robert Red
field, ethnologist OF the Carnegie In
stItute of Washington. On October /
and November / all the souls Of the
dead, according to the Mayan belief
still strongly held, return to earth for
an annual visit and depart one week
later. On these days food Is set out
for them and they are hidden to eat.
The festival Is known as "dinner of
the souls 1t Is domestic ritual In
which each family recalls and pro-
pitiates Its own departed members.
The Western news., 1935-05-16
THE TEACHING PROFESSION.

Of all the professions. teaching IS,
perhaps, the least desirable for the fol-
lowing reasons. 1t is the most uncer
tain, the most stereotyped and the most
unremunerative.
Teachers never know whether they
are going to have position the next
year or not. They are forced to place
themselves on pedestal built up often
times by the fanciful dictates of an un-
appreciative community.
People who haven't the slightest un-
derstanding of what teacher has to
do are always in the front ranks of the
critics. Such people handicap the prog
ress Of their own chilrden by unjust
criticism of the teacher. because chill
dren are guided by the viewpoint Of
their parents.
Millions of dollars of the taxpayers
money is squandered every year in
meaningless experimentation and doo-
dads in the field of learning, and still
the teacher works on for half pay.
With all the progress that some say
we have made in education, it seems
too bad that many teachers have been
forced to accept cut in pay. 1t would
seem that If portion of the money that
is wasted in our school system were
added to the teachers paychecks that
the American system of education
would at last show its appreciation to
those who spend their lives in carrying
on its work.
The Western news., 1935-05-16
Island of Yap Once Ussd
AraRonite for Currency

Some years ago, says Stone and
Webster Bulletin, the people on the
Island OF Zap had 4 credit system
based upon aragonite, kind Of lime
stone not found locally but transported
with great labor from distant island.
Units OF aragonlte, known As fel,
were left ON deposit and seldom moved
even though the ownership Of the units
might change.
The Importance OF claim on these
deposits was illustrated when the Ger
mans upon taking over the island In
1889, ordered the people to put the
roads In good repair. Nothing was
done. The Germans then had black
cross painted on each OF the aragonite
units as sign that the deposits were
claimed BY the government as a fine
for disobedience. The people quickly
put the roads In splendid shape, the
Germans removed the crosses and the
deposits we're unencumbered.
On the return voyage from one min
Ing expedition storm came up and
the raft carrying the nragonIte had to
be cut adrift. The precious mass
sank, but the miners did not lose q
fortune. They traded on the arago-
mite deposited at the bottom Of the
sea just as Ii 1t had been ''in the
bank"
The diameter OF the fei varied from
8 inches to IL feet and the value was
In proportion to the size. 3-foot fel
In normal times represented the com
modify equivalent Of either 1000 coco
nuts or 100-pound pig.
Under foreign influence the people
OF Yap replaced aragonite with goic
as credit base. and the fei became
merely ornamental.
The Western news., 1935-05-16
Training Racing Pigeons

Training British racing pigeons,
however thorough. does not entirely
theory Is that when a bird is taken
from the loft, a kind OF invisible elas-
tic or magnetic influence Is set up.
which draws the racer irresistlhly back
FROM wherever 1t Is released. Pigeons
same loft. appear to have this power
more highly developed than others.
The most expert fancIers are at loss
to explain well-authenticated case,
where a brood Of pigeons, hatched out
In an English loft. flew straight to that
loft, having never previously set eyes
on Britain.-Montreal Herald.
The Western news., 1935-05-16
Serbia Always Markets
Brides Through Broker

Many OF the younger Serbians wish
elders would abolish the custom Of buy
ing and selling brides, but the older
generation can't see 1t that way. And
the authorities are helpless to stop
the practice, too. because negotiations
between the parents involved are car
ried on In secret by marriage broker,
called the storjnik, and no one Is wiser
until Ii Ia settled.
The supporters Of the old order
claim they are put to great expense In
rearing their daughters, and It u only
right and fair that the bridegroom
should pay for the added help he thus
obtains for his household in taking 1
wife.
Prices vary greatly In this Serbian
bride market, some fetching al high
AZ 10000 dlnars (about 5000, others
as low as 1000 dinars. A brides worth
II measured by her health, strength
and knowledge of farm and household
affairs. Beauty Is secondary consid-
GRAFTON, but should the prospective wife
possess 1t Ler value is enhanced.
In many instances when suItor has
been too poor to pay the price asked
by the girls parents, he has abducted
his bride with the aid OF friends. And
as only the spilling Of blood can wipe
out the deep humiliation and disgrace
OF having daughter "snatched," feuds
lasting through generations have In
this way begun.-pathfinde Magazine.
The Western news., 1935-05-16

The barnacle goose, small goose
closely related to the brant, owes Its
ZANE to curious belief which gained
much credence prior to the Seven
teenth century. The distant Arctic
nesting places OF these birds were as
yet undiscovered and 1t was believed
that the goose developed from the
barnacle, small crustacean that
grows on wood that Is exposed to salt
water. Theologlans who accepted this
strange theory got into endless dis
putes as to whether or not the flesh
OF the barnacle goose should be eaten
on Fridays or fast days. for they were
unable to decide whether It should be
considered meat or fish.
The Western news., 1935-05-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate Of Andrew Merritt, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, the administrator of the estate
Of Andrew Merritt, deceased, to the
creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to ex-
hibit them, with the necessary vouchers
within four months after the first pub
lication of this notice to the said ad-
ministrator at Libby, in the County oi
Lincoln, State of Montana, the same
being the place for the transaction Of
the business of said estate.
w. IN. CURTIS,
Administrator of the Estate Of said
Deceased
Dated at Libby, Montana, this 18th
day Of April, 1885.
M. D. ROWLAND,
Attorney for Petitioner. ap25-ml6-4'
The Western news., 1935-05-16

Baseball Throw - Donald Thompson,
Rexford; Sherley Mackey, Iowa Flats;
Phil McVey, Gateway.
High Jump-Clyde Smith, Tooley Lake;
DorfaId Thompson, ReisfoFds Shariey
Mackey. iowa Flats.
Class B Boys
so Yard Dash-Clifford Slater, Gate
way; Bob Voorhees,, Glen Lake; Billy
Nelson, Rexford.
rs Yard Dash-Bob Voorhees,, Glen
Lake., Clifford Slater, Gateway; Billy
Nelson, Rexford
Baseball Throw-Ralph Deshazer, Rex
ford; David Butts, Tooley Lake; Chas.
Merel, Sheldon.
High Jump - Ted Winslow, Cuffe
School, Billy Nelson, Rexford; Larry
Curtis, Fortine, and Robert Wood
ward, Warland, tied for third.
Broad Jump Ted Winslow, Cuffe
School; Bob Voorhees,, Glen Lake;
Victor Chalcraft, Gateway.
Class c Boys
so Yard Dash-Kenneth Slater, Gate
way; Kenneth Knots, Tooley Lake;
Charles Soldering, Iowa Flats.
rs Yard Dash-Donald Slater, Gateway;
Kenneth Knots, Tooley Lake; Buddy
Franklin, Fortine.
Baseball Throw-,foyd Frost Glen
Lake; David Armstrong, Pinkham;
Buddy Franklin, Fortine.
High Jump-Kenneth Knots, Tooley
Lake; Buddy Franklin, Fortine; John
Crawford, Glen Lake, and David
Armstrong, Pinkham, tied for third.
Broad Junp-Buddy Franklin, Fortine,
Frank Schmalz, Warland; David Arm
strong, Pinkham.
Class A Boys.
rs Yard Dash-Jim Armstrong, Pink
ham; Marvin Nellis, Black Lake. Ed
mond Franco, Warland.
100 Yard Dash-Jim Armstrong, Pink
ham; Marvin Nellis, Black Lake; Ed
mond Franco, Warland.
Baseball Throw--Jim Armstrong, Pink
ham; Emile Merel, Sheldon; Price
Putnam, Fortine
High Jump-Jim Armstrong, Pinkham;
Marvin Nellis, Black Lake; Edmund
Franco, Warland
Broad Jump-Jim Armstrong, Pinkham;
Emile Merel, Sheldon; Edmund
Franco, Warland.