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Evening star., 1935-04-11

MEMS HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME.
Eli Pickens, Baltimore. 179 $1,000
Denotes solid gold medal.
denotes diamond medal.
+Denotes gold medal booster teams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12
Inclined To Agree

We are inclined to agree with William M. Harris in his statement that the WPA is going to prove too cumbersome to be of any practical good in Connecticut. For some time there has been general suspi- cion, we think, among public-minded cit- izens that something was wrong with the Works Progress Administration. Just what is at fault, we'd hesitate to say. MT. Harris may have struck the vulnerable spot in his statement. There may be other faults, too.
 But with such splendid plans for pro- jected work all over the nation, as were announced when the transfer from EZRA to WPA was first started, 1t is hard right now to reconcile ourselves to the delays and the postponements that are retard- ing the WPA program. Perhaps other states and other communities are secur- ing good results, but we have yet to notice where the WPA has aided Waterbury materially in getting back on it's feet. On the other hand it has not done any real harm.
 The unfortunate part of this govern ment function is no doubt lack of Sim- plicity. But oftentimes what seems like Il6eulcSS Teu tape IO LIlc CdSudl ODScIVCL turns out to have very definite purpose, when properly applied. Subjecting such scrutiny to WPA projects as delays their start month after month slows up the entire program, but also has the desired effect of postponing the expenditure of federal funds. The ultimate goal, re- sumption of normal business activity and assumption of the burden of financ- ing public projects by private capital, may be won without throwing government money into the breach.
 In this way only can we find any excuse for the delays in putting WPA projects into prompt execution. There may be a lurking suspicion in official Washington that the times are changing so rapidly that doles will soon be out of fashion. In the meantime the hope of aid is still held out to those who seek it. Unfortunately there are many projects now contemplated that never will be &C., complished unless there is some direct aid by the government. To this thought WPA directors might give some atten- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12
Flags in School

There may be more to that flag-salut- ing issue in the Lynn, Mass, third-grade room than meets the eye of the news paper reader elsewhere. The small boy in the class seems to be the victim of an adult misunderstanding. A child of eight years cannot be supposed to understand much about abstract symbolism. Most youngsters learn to repeat the pledge of allegiance to the Stars and Stripes with out knowing what the words mean or what the flag itself means. The little fellow in question has been taught by his parents, mistakenly most of us think, that it is somehow wrong to salute flag and he must not do 1t. Consequently he refuses to do so, preferring scoldings at school to scoldings at home.
 The school authorities. and others in the community who have become in- censed at his refusal and who talk of the boys insulting" the flag appear to be making some mistakes of their own. h. stead of arbitrary compulsion there ought to be explanation, in simple story form, of how the flag came to be and what it represents.
 Among other things, the flag repre- sents a democracy, nation that believes in freedom of worship, freedom of thought, free education for all boys and girls - including the children of the sect known as Jehovah's Witnesses. If the flag does not mean these things to people, saluting it becomes an empty form or hypocrisy. If love of it's beauty and understanding of it's significance come first, the salute will follow natur- ally
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12
Our Best Defense

The neutrality law enacted by Congress a few weeks ago, made effective by presi- dential warning to American citizens and business interests, may be more effec- tive national defense than our army and navy. There is no more naughty talk of freedom of the seas" and "the right to trade and travel where we please" Amer jeans know no Wthat it was mainly insist ence on these theoretical rights that dragged us into the World War, bringing vast grief and potential cost of at least 100 billions, without counting the Great Depression. No personal or commercial right" is worth that price. The way to keep out of international fights, like the way to keep out of local and personal fights, is to remain neutral, mind our own bushes sand avoid "blood profit.
 Acting under the authority vested in me" says the Presidents declaration, "I admonish all citizens to abstain from travelling on any vessel of the belliger- ents." Any one who does so will do it "at his own risk" He further states ex- plicitly that "any of our people who vol- untarily engage in transactions of any characted with either of the belligerents do so at their own risk" There will be no more financing of foreign wars En- listment of Americans in foreign armies is forbidden, entailing loss of citizenship
 This is sound morals and good sense. It is also good example to other nations. The best hope of ending war is to isolate 1t and starve it out. And any hardship imposed on innocent bystanders, through deprivation of their usual freedom of action and trade, should be amply repaid in the long run.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12

Waterbury has not had an outstanding highway achievement in it's midst since the Chase Parkway was constructed. We would have thought that the federal grants so readily available for road work would have made some such accomplish ments as similar pathways possible. However, we are not complaining about the amount of work that has actually been done since Uncle Sam started to dis pense funds to aid the unemployed. Our own personal idea of the outstanding piece of federal relief work in this vicin- ity is the sewage disposal plant and the completion of the necessary sewage sys- tenn to make it possible to end pollution of the Naugatuck river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12

licans is widespread throughout connec- ticut. .. Today Hayes stands stronger in the state than before, regardless of the decreased Waterbury plurality. For 1t has been noticed that in various parts of the state the democrats have been unable to do nearly as well and have gone down in defeat after having once tasted the fruits of victory"
 We think that after all the factors have been carefully weighed and when those from the outside have become acquainted with all the fanfare that accompanied this latest Waterbury election, there will be similar show of respect for the Brass City executive. That tremendous odds were pitted against him and he still sur vived, in this papers estimation seems to indicate that he has the courage and strength of the polls to go further up the political ladder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12
Press sConnent|
JUDGE LEVITT
(Hartford Times)

Appointment of Albert Levitt of Bedding to be federal judge for the Virgin Islands, is represented as 0 surprise to the appointee. Certain ly 1t is surprise to Connecticut which had not expected him to rec ceiye such consideration at the hards of the administration and certainly had not thought of him in connection with an insular appoint fnent.
 MT. Levitt is not democrat. If his previous appointment as assist. ant attorney general was q reward for political service, 1t represents full payment of any debt to him. So the new appointment must be put down as Q compliment to his abilities and character
 The situation in the Virgin Is- lands has been troublesome. Tho Roosevelt administration is anxious to straighten it out. Apparently it is b b:lieved that MT. Levitt can help do 1t. Certainly he is qualified. particularly if he is to give study to the Islands legal system. as in addition to being practicing at- to. ney he has heen c professor of law.
 The appointment will take Mir. Levitt out of Connectisiit. That wil. not d.Yplease the Republican organization which found hiiN . thorn in its side and . facter in its recent defeats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12
Support At Last

After glancing through most of the state newspapers the last few days we concede that Mayor Frank Hayes of Wa terbury really deserved some credit for being returned the victor at the polls in Tuesdays balloting. It remained for the New Britain Herald to come to the aid of the Waterbury Democrat in it's effort to show that Tuesdays result was by far a more far-reaching victory than any of his previous ones in municipal contests.
 Among other things the Herald says, "The fact that Mayor Hayes could defeat his political enemies in the Brass City is a further tribute to his strength during a year when the trend towards the repub-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12
What T7he Yankee Made Tercentenary Industrial Exhibit at Hartford Re- veals Ingenuity, Skill, and Thoroughness of
 Early Manufacturers of State.
HARTFORD TIMES

To visit the Tercentenary Indus trial Exposition at the state armory is to feel a glow of genuine pride in this little state. The story of in- ventive originality, manual skill and diligent salesmanship IS there de- picted in form that is at once fas- cinating and instructive.
 Whether 1t be in metals, ranging from the tiny screw in 8 watch to the tremendous machine that vir- tually carves blocks of steel into usefuly mechanisms, or in textiles, from crude materials to fine silks woolens and cotton and rayon cloth, or in a myriad of related articles, all testifying to the progress which Connecticut citizens have accom- plished during the past 300 years, here one sees his civilized inheri- tance in 8 form he will not forget.
 One despairs of explaining the progress that has been made even in one product as 1t marks various stages in it's historical development. One might take Connecticut's pre- eminent part in the manufacturing of brass articles as forming the whole or parts of heavy equipment or of tiny mechanisms. When James Croft, an Englishman, helped Wa terbury workmen to produce but tons for gentlemen on southern plantations he started an industry which has made Connecticut man. ufacture famous around thew orld. Here are the exhibits of forty man. ufacture famous around the world. products that are delight to the eye because they suggest 50 wide a range of usefulness for practical living and human comfort.
 The textile exhibits tell another interesting story. Since Samuel Pit kin in 1749 established the first cotton cloth mill in Manchester, phenomenally aided later by Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin, the industry has recorded a marvellous story of transformation of the cotton boil into every type of cotton fabric whether for human clothing, upholstery or the covering of al airplane wing. Related are silk, wool and rayon weaving. Power looms and the ceaseless rest lessness of the weaver's shuttle demonstrate how the miracle is performed.
 Connecticut has been and still is in the forefront in the production of firearms ana munitions. Thom- as Nash of New Haven, the first gunsmith of record, started an in- dustry in 1888 which has expanded 50 that now half the small arms made in the United States come from this State.
 Connecticut, has also made 6 name in clocks. Again 1t was Thomas Nash who set the first movement in motion. Now eight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12
OCTOBER 13

OCTOBER 13 Most favored ones today are those who were born from April 21 through May 2l. General Indications of the Day for
 Everybody
 Morning--Good.
 Afternoon-Bad.
 Evening--Good.
 Attend to personal beauty or so- cial obligations in the morning.
 Today's Birthdate Your emotions may be very in- tense.
 Health conditions may call for attention during May, l93. Someone in your home may form some con- nection with 8 hospital at this time.
 Your most beneficial period for the coming year is indicated for the months of February and June. You should gain through travel, publi- cation, relatives or correspondence. You may meet with new romance from March ' through 10, 1938. but 1t may have an abrupt ending from March IS through 2l, 1036. for the latter dates are dangerous and very rash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12

According to Drew Pearson and Robert S. Allen, collaborators in the Washington Merry Go-Round, the neutrality act passed by the last Congress is being vio- lated by the subterfuge of exporting to foreign countries material or manufac- tured products which can be transformed into munitions in the country of pur- chase. And one little item in this Merry Go-Round was particularly pertinent. It claimed that copper and brass factories in Connecticut were working three shifts daily in producing gadgets which are later turned into shells. We wonder if perhaps this isn't hearsay on the part of Messrs. Pearson and Allen. If it were based on facts we think more would be heard about it than merely the rumors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12

Follow the leader used to be favorite kids game. But what difficulties it would often get some of the smaller, and often larger, boys into performing all the stunts that the leader would think of With the right boy leading, though, 1t was always game to test the mettle, endurance, and courage of youngsters. It could be made into splendid training course for the more difficult leadership to be followed in later life
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12
Current Comments

What I am going to do for the president is to pray for him, be- cause hc needs 1t. am not going to answer his letter. It is the pres idents business to know how to run the nation. and not the clcrgy's. --Dr. John T. Stone, Chicago.
 
 We have thought that we could be detached from the rest of the world, but events right down to the effect of the European situation on our stock market proves this is . foolish idea.
 --Dr. R. A. Millikan, scientist.
 
 We have come to realize that war Is the worst possible enemy of pros- porous business.
 --fierbert 6. Houston, newspaper
 syndicate head.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12

clock companies produce time-piec- es ranging from 8 tiny wrist watch to an electrically driven tower clock weighing tons. Ancient clocks, fascinating for the atmosphere they suggest, form interesting contrast with the neat, efficient mantel pieces which now grace the mod- ern home. Quantity production of the inexpensive timepiece is a les son in industrial economy, as one sees the delft fingers of a young woman assemble the tiny parts of & small clock, all in 30 seconds. One realizes that inexpensive prod- ucts are the result of careful plan- ming in utilizing the knowledge of Q long past.
 The word hardware" covers a multitude of items. The Exposition makes 1t almost 8 word to conjure with, 50 many and useful are the items on display. Out of this in- dustry came the making of me- chanical toys of which there are fully a thousand models on exhibit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12

that he tells friends: I'd rather build twenty houses than tear this agency down" A move ment is. underway in Seattle to pay an unusual honor to James D. Ross, newly appointed Securi- ties an dExchange Commissioner. A fund of $l0,c00 is being raised by public subscriptions to carve on Q cliff towerin gover the Ska git river Q gigantic likeness of Ross, who was for many years the head of the city's famous pow CT and light plant. A bronze portrait of Ross has already been placed in the new building of the Municipal Lighting Depart nent A Lloyd George is now on the federal payroll. He is an official of the National Re- sources Board, but no relation to the one-tiine British Prime Min- ister.
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 ture Syndicate.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12
TO-DAYS COMMON ERROR Never say "IIe must either sub. init or defend effectively his dissent"; say, GOT effectively defend"

A. A far-sightedness, referring to abnormal vision.
 e. Can grapefruit and orange trees be raised from seeds planted in pots?
 A. They are easy to start from seed planted in pots of sandy soil if kept moist and shaded. In time they will grow to be fine sturdy bxshes, and after 10 or IS years they will bear flowers in the spring, if good care is provided. They will seldom bear fruit.
 o. What is the difference be- tween character and reputation?
 A. Character is what Q person is; reputation is what other people think of c person..
 o. How can bats be extermin- ated from dwelling?
 A. Close all openings where they usually enter and set several small steel traps with baits such aS are used to catch rats. If they infest the building to any great extent. burn sulphur candles or fumigate with carbon disulphide. Another method is to close all openings ex- cept one. Place . large sack over the hole and chase the bats out into the sack. Bats caught in the sack can be drowned.
 1T you want . copy of our new booklet HOUSEWIVES MANUAL. write to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, enclosing ten cents, dOc) for postage and han- ding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS
Q isas kEA

New York, Oct. 12-"Ride 'em Cowboyl Yip-e-el Let's go" Which means that the tenth annual worlds championship rodeo has come to town and Broadway has been lassoed into a cooked 10-gallon hat by the hard-riding boys and gals from Los Vegas, New Mexico, and other wild ana wooly cattle centers.
 First there was the arrival at the railroad yards on 11th avenue of the wild west show an Colonel w. T. Johnson, owner of the 15.- 000-acre Birds Nest ranch in Texas. He's boss of the rodeo and he is also foster-father to cowboys from Can- ada to the Rio Grande who happen to be headiin' to the annual round- up. Famed all over the land for his rodeo, the colonel has never been known to give @ cowboy a bum steer
 !. Anyway, 11th avenue, where the freight trains chug, spouted broad- hated men and beasts while the colonel supervised the unloading of the stock. And If you believe that's city slicker job, here's a partial inventory of the four-footed haul: 300 heads of cattle; 10 Texas long horn steers; 24 prize bucks; 80 calves .. It made & man with @ night club complexion, yearn for the prarie.
 LassO Interest
 Then came the . dress parade across to Fifth avenue, down to Greenwich Village, across to Times square and up Broadway, led by a band with plenty of brass. For this the tophands spend most of the previous night scrubbing their boots, their necks, and horses hides. A million blase New Yorks who wouldn't know Brahama steers grunt from a six-cylinder honk, turned out on the narrow canyon strets to greet the wild boys from the wide open speces. Because when the rodeo lurches into the Madison Square garden for spell, New York natives let little grass grow under their feet.
 Madison Square garden is the mecca for all rodeo contestants just at the Palace used to be the dream paradise of every honky-tonk vaude- vile. This is where the big stakes and blory are to be had for out- smartiing 8 broncho across the sawdust arena. Cowboys compete in 50 preliminary rodeos in >Tuscon, Ariz., Fort Worth, Tex, Oklahoma, New Mexico. Iowa. Nebraska, Wy oming, Montana. California, Wash ing to and the Pendleton round up in Oregon before the winning rides are picked out for New York.
 Cory Pastime
 Two hundred of these bronsho- busting cowboys showed up for this years exercises, including Slats Jacobs, Rusty McGinty, the boy with the iron skull, Oklahoma Cur ley Roberts, Shorty McCorry and Shorty Kicker and Harry Knight, who not 50 long ago married the daughter of Tom Mix. They'll do anything from calf-roping to steer herding for a couple of bucks and for the fun of 1t. And this year, they have the toughest bull Colonel Johnson has ever made them face. A black one-half Brahama, half Galloway who, the Colonel says. is hell-on-hooves. He calls him Joe Louis. ...
 These tiffs wit, the ferocious bulls have never wound up, as far back as I can recall, without one casualty or another. A cowboy was gored last year and prize-crazy ranger was gored the year before that. Every contestant enters at his own risk. Once the cage door of the pen is up, player on horseback takes his life into his own hands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12
Selected Poem
SKY PASTORAL.

SKY PASTORAL. Frances Frieseke in The New York Times It is the shepherdeSs of stars Who watches. shining, still and white; It Is the shepherdeSs of dreams Who wakes the night. She leads her flock above the day And to the fold of her lords light: She leads her flock to cloudy hills Across the night.
 The pale earth shimmers in her wake, And in their slumber- laden flight The wings of star-birdS fan her skies Throughout the night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12
Horoscope
BY OCTAVINE

For persons who believe that hu- man destiny is guided by the plan cts, the daily horoscope is outlined by noted astrologer. In addition to information 1t outlines informa- ton of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12

Dr. Alexis Carrel says he believes in telepathy. And now the question arises whether those spare human parts he keeps in his laboratory can communicate with each other and his mechanical heart beat as one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12

1. Tn which state is the city of Winston Salem?
 2. What name is usually given to the remains of the Roman for- tifications which defend the north ern frontier of the Roman province of Britain?
 3. Who was Henry Mosler2
 {. Where is the Garden of the QodS2
 s. Where are the Farailones Is- lands2
 6. Name the twentieth president of the U. g.
 2. Who was deorg Francis Eiag- erup?
 6. In which state k Winnebage' Lake?
 9. Name the capital of WIogida.
 10. Where Is Rutgers college?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12
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 e. Have the stars in the United States flag always been white?
 A. Yes.
 e. What is the official designa- ton of the time that is recorded by clocks, watches, and universally used in ordinary life?
 A. Mean solar time.
 c. What is the relative weight of the gold in a 20-carat gold ring?
 A. The. carat used in expressing the proportionate fineness of @ gold alloy denotes twenty-fourth part. A gold alloy containing 20.24 by weight of gold is 20 carats fine. Thus the weight of gold in 20- cart gold ring weighing 6 grams is 5 grams.
 / Q. Are gravity and gravitation synonymous?
 A. Gravitation is the attraction by which all bodies or particles of matter in the upniverse tend toward each other. Gravity is terrestrial gravitation: especially, the attrac- ton of bodies toward the center of gravity of the earth. The term gravity is also used to denote grav- itation in general.
 c. What was the real name of Gaby Desleys. and where was she born?
 A. She was Gabrielle Caire, daughter of Hippolyte Caire and his wife, nee Terras. She was born in Marselles, France, Nov. {, 1881.
 Q. What is hyperopia?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12

Fashionable gowns this fall will have only one sleeve. And their wearers will probably keep right on regarding mon- ocles as funny.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12
A Thought for Today

Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have to do with thee? Mine hour Is not yet cOme.-St John 2:4.
 Woman Is like the reed which bends to every breeze, butb reaks not in the tempest Whately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-12
Daily Morvv.G R0..1d Washington 9.. ..=--@ FIR. EOUGHLIN TO SUPPORT
 BORAH FOR PRESIDENCY
= By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT 6. ALLEN

Washington, October 12-Senator Borah is planning speech which will take the hide off Herbert Hoover. He convinced that Hoover is of the greatest obstacles Progressivsm within the Republican Party Father Coughn has given definite assurances to Borah that he will support him for the presidency.