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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09
Question Box

@. What is the significance of the small IS" and ID" under the date on some Lincoln pennies.
 A. "S'' is the mint mark of the San Francisco Mint and ID" is the mint mark of the Denver Mint.
 o. Is there any sound from falling tree in forest where no one hears it? .
 A. It would depend upon the definition of sound. The usual defi- nition is that sound is a sensation produced by air waves set in motion and striking against the tympanum of the ear. Under that definition, there could be no sound because there was no ear present. In physics, however, sound is defined as a form of vibrational energy W h i c h occasions the sensation described above, and under that definition, sound would be present in the forest despite the fact that no ear was present.
 ~. NaIue Iue uISt SupC1 0AtCAe dents of the U. s. Military Academy and the U. s. Naval Academy.
 A. At the military academy. Ma jor Jonathan Williams; and at the naval academy, Commander Frank Buchanan.
 Q. How many persons were gain- fully employed in the United States in 1910, and what proportion were women?
 A. Total gainfully employed over ten years of age was 38,167 ,336 of whom 30,091 ,564 were male and B. 075,772 were female.
 e. What Is the address of Wal. ter Scott (Death Valley Scotty)?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09

Massachusetts may endeavor to ban valuations and other endurance con- tests by action of the Legislature. A bill is being prepared to be presented to the Assembly calling for such an order. It is evidently similar to like efforts made in this state last spring. There were meas ures presented which had the same pur- pose, but as we recall it, they were not adopted, although there was consider able criticism voiced Massachusetts also wants to do something about overnight auto camps, such as regulating them as regards health precautions in the matter of sewage and water facilities. That's a good proposition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09

governed cities in the union, Cin- cinnati has become one of the best governed.
 Hartford, which is not always sat- isfied with some of the details of its government and with its munic- ipal politics, has an opportunity to- nigkt to hear first hand how Cin- cinnati cleaned house. The League of Women Votehrs is bringing MT. Taft to Hartford and he will speak at the auditorium of the West Mid dle school. There ought to be a very large audience to hear him.
 Mayor Beach, taking leaf out of Cincinnati's book, established re- search department which demon strated some ways in which the city's government could be improv- ed an dmade more economical.
 That marks only 8 faint step along the way that Cincinnati has so successfully gone. It will profit Hartford to learn about the results that may be achieved through ef- forts of even a small body of in- telligently interested and deter te-.nined citizens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09

The death of Don C. Seitz of New York city recalls the days when he was taking quite an active interest in Connecticut'S political matters. Had his interest in the same developed a few years later who knows but what he might have become a leader in democratic circles. His efforts came just before the turn in the tide of political affairs in this state. MT. Seitz was veteran newspaperman and for years was affiliated with the old New York World in a business capacity. Although a native of Ohio his schooling was ob tained in Maine. It was as Albany cor respondent for the Brooklyn Eagle that he gained journalistic prominence. He was made business manager of the World in 1898. In 1928 he published quite famous book - "The AlSo-Rans" which dealt with the men who had just missed the presidency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09
HOzg Cincinnati Did It
Changed From One of Worst Governed to One of Best Governed Cities in the
 United States
HARTFORD TIMES

No city offers better example of possibilities of governmental re- form than Cincinnati. Twenty years and more ago the name was almost synonym for political corruption The Hynicka machine was as bad as Tammany or the Ware organiza- tion in Philadelphia. If the latter city was corrup and contented there was no sign that the Ohio municipality was discontented with its very similar lot.
 In national politics Cincinnati was the home of Boss" Cox, fore runner of Hynicka in command of the city's affairs.
 Then change came. Old leaders died of and younger men seemed to think something ought to be done about the manner in which the city's affairs had been con- ducted.
 Among those who had this feel ing was Charles P. Taft, young at- tornely, son of the lat ex-President Led by Taft and others, group of young professional and business men formed an association to study Cincinnatis governmental structure learn its weak spots and propose reforms. Their revelations as to conditions and recommendations fo1 changes won public support mad eventually the city manager plar of government was adopted. The association which hac brought that about continued tc function, keeping the public in formed as to ho wthings were go- ing, with the result that an alert and informed citizenship was built up. From being one of the worst
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09
Selected Poem
FAIRY-TALE AFLOAT

 (Nansi Pugh in the Christian Science Monitor) On the bank the buffaloes are turning at the
 water wheels; Down the creek the goose man comes, hundred
 geese before his boat Lovely the water with their golden beaks, their
 feathers white White as clouds in sky of June: an ardent fairy
 tale afoat In the fields the rice is green and green the woods
 that climb the hill Where the old pagoda stands from which you see
 the distant lake, Where the pearl gray sails are set to catch elusive
 wind of June: It is like dream that is but half remembered
 when you wake. Twilight is but little space; then quiet all the wa
 terways; Tn the boats the children sleep, above the wall the
 moon is high, Quiet is the city but the frogs croak in the fields
 all night, Like ghost the cuckoo strays forlorn about the
 star-filled sky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09
IA Book a Day
Philco Vance Knows About Race Horses
 BY BRIJCE CAPTION

MT. s. S. Van Dine is with us again, guiding Philo Vance through a tale which displays very neatly the detectives profound erudition, and which also reveals him as hva- ing an unsuspected human side. Indeed, there is but one thing wrong with it; it isn't much of a detective story.
 The book is ''The Garden Murder Case" (Scribner's $2) and it tells about gentlemanly gamblers in a New York penthouse. One of the lads gets murdered just after they get their bets down on the fourth race, and Vance happens to be on the scene.
 The tale is far from satisfactory, as thriller; but it does give MT. Van Dine chance to show how much he knows about race horses and horse races.
 There is better fare to be found in "The Sullen Sky Mystery" by H. c. Bailey (Crime Club: $2). This story reintroduceS that old Englishman, Joshua Chunk, sane timonious little shyster lawyer who goes about humming hymns, con- founding Scotland Yard, and solv- ing abstruse murder cases, and an engaging figure he is.
 We has corpse found on a beach, an ex-convist in position of deep suspicion, and some high powered shenanigans by Mir. Clunk. The tale is highly satisfactory from start to finish.
 For Sax Rohmer fans, mention must be made of ''The Bat Flies Low" (Crime Club: $O. Here MT. Rohmer brings an eligible New York bachelor into juxtaposition with a lovely descendant of Cleo patra, mixes in a suitable amount of ancient Egyptian menace, and lets the fur fly.
 If you go for Sax Rohmer, you'll find him passing out his standard brands of goods here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09

welt be re-eIected?" On the Oth- CT hand, the question asked by the Literary Digest poll is: "Do you now approve the acts and policies of the New Deal to 6ate?"
 So far the Digest poll is run- ming 35.6 per cent against RooSe- welt policies. In analysing its poll the Merry Go-Round came across the significant fact that out of those who favor Roosevelt 32.3 per cent disapprove of one or more of the Presidents policies, but believe he should be reelected anyway.
 THE MERRY-GO-ROUND poll has been in progress one week. 1t will continue for three additional weeks. Letters stating reasons for Or against Roosevelt's reelection may be sent to the Washington Merry : Go Round, Washington, D. O.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09

The suggestion that Pope Plus retire to a sanctuary in Ireland should sanctions against Italy and others adopted by that country itself have any effect probably was we'll conceived. However, we doubt if His Holiness would ever leave Vatican City for any such purpose as this His See is Rome and there he will no doubt stay until the end of his days. The state ment that if Mussolini goes, the Pope goes, too, we hardly believe to be correct.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09
TO-DAYS COMMON ERROR Never say, 'He doesn't enthuse much; say, 'He never be- comes enthusiastic"

A. Grapevine Canyon, Calf.
 @. From which Indian language is the name Canoochee and what does 1t mean?
 A. It is a Creek Indian name meaning little graves"
 .. Is the air pressure in the in- terior of the earth greater than at the surface?
 A. Yes.
 e. Who was the first manufac- turer of artificial glass eyes in the United States?
 A. Pierre Gougelman, in 1851, made them in a small building in Van Dam street, in New York. They were made from glass imported from France.
 o. Does tea contain more caf. feine than coffee?
 A, The amount of caffeine in tea and coffee varies with the prod- uct. Coffee usually contains less than per cent, while amounts va rying between 2 and 4 per cent have been found in different samplss of tea.
 o. Is the governor of Indiana a republican or Q democrat?
 A. Governor Paul V. McNutt is a democrat.
 o. When 1t was six F. M. on August 28 at Pittsburgh, Pa, what time was 1t in Manila, P. l.?
 A. Seven A. M. in the morning of the following day.
 If you want . copy of our bcok- let MIXED BEVERAGES, write to the Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Northwest, Washington ID. c. En- close 10 cents for postage and ham ding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09
T est Y O UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to
 last page for the answers.
 1. What was the common name for the earliest form of Russian revolutionary anarchism?
 2. Name the largest and most important inlet of the Atlantic Ocean indenting the coast of Maine. 3. Name the provost marshal who administered the selective service act in the U. s. during the World War.
 {. What is Polnol?
 5. Who was Daniel Douglas Home?
 6. Name the Governor of New York.
 2. Name the longest river of Africa.
 8. Name the largest city on the Pacific coast.
 9. Where is the London Terminal Aerodromef 10. Where are the siedNts miner- al springse
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09
Current Comments

Many people have political axes to grind, and there is nothing like a tariff change to start the axes a-grinding. Secretary Wallace.
 
 All perfect ladies are or should be cats; if they aren't, they have lost their feminity and are partly male.
 -James Stephens. Irish poet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09

Contrary to an impression which seems to prevail in some quarters, it is not un- constitutional to amend the Constitution according to constitutional procedure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09
Horoscope
BY OCTAYINE

For persons who believe that human destiny is glided by the planets, the daily horoscope is outlined by 8 noter astrologer. In addition to information of gen. eral interest, it outlines informa- ton of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09

day) to defend the conStltu Adjustment Act, he will do the Administration is ready
 The bitter lesson learned when the Nine old Men dirked the MIRA has not been forgotten. New Dealers believe the Court will up- hold the farm law, but they are taink no chances. Within prac- ticable limits, emergency plans have been secretly prepared in the event of an adverse decision. StOpgap Plans
 These plans fall into three categories, as follows:
 (I If the Court outlaws the processing taxes on the ground they are for social and not reven- ue purposes, a new bill will promptly be introduced to re- impose these taxes as part of the general revenue laws instead of being directly related to the crop control program, as at present. Benefit payments from general Treasury revenues would then be legalized by another bill.
 (2) Or If the Court outlaws the processing taxes on the ground that Congress was unconstitution- al in delegating power to fix rev. enue rates to the Secretary of Ag- riculture, another line of action will be taken. A bill will be rushed to Capitol Hill under which the taxes would be validated by act of Congress.
 (3) If the Court pronounces crop control purely intra-state and not within the province of the Federal government to regulate, then, Triple A-ers frankly admit they would be stumped. Such a decision, they say, would mean complete wreckage of the law, with a constitutional amendment the only solution.
 New Dealers regard the poSSi- bility of such a ruling as remote, despite the fact that foes of the act are bearing down vigorously on the intra-state argument. Probable Outcome
 What Government attorneys anticipate is a closely divided de- cision upholding the fundamen- tals of the act-the right of the Government to control farm pro- duction-but tossing out the pro- cessing taxes. These taxes they consider the weakest point in their case.
 Such a decision would be smashing victory for the New Deal, for if the power to regulate crops is sustained, ways and means easily can be found to finance such operations.
 If there is no other solution, Ad- ministrationites ominously hint that income taxes can be in- creased to provide the. required funds.
 Farmer Contracts
 The possibility of tax boost, in case the Supreme Court manhan- dles the AAA, is no idle threat.
 It Is not generally realized
 that the Government has con-
 tracts with individual farmers
 under the crop control program,
 calling for benefit payments
 amounting to more than $500,-
 100000.
 These contracts are between the Government and the individual growers. They are valid in law and the Government is committed to pay. The farmers would be certain to demand their money in the courts, or in Congress if nec- essary. New Dealers say they would be the first to insist on pay ment.
 If the Court prohibits obtaining the revenue by processing taxes, then an increase in income taxes will be required. This is the back stage argument of New Dealers. To prove their point, they cite the following sums due growers on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09

Straw votes," says Jim Farley" are just hay" Both the elephant and donkey seem to thrive on it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09
DECEMBER 8

DECEMBER g
 Most favored ones today are those who were born from June q through July 21.
 General Indications of the Day
 For Everybody
 Morning-Good.
 Afternoon-Discordant.
 Evening-Good.
 The afternoon is too emotional. Do not quarrel or become to in- dulgent. Today's Birthdate
 Your character should be very ardent and enthusiastic.
 You should have good fortune, success and gain through super iors, business or employment. dur ing February, 1886. Make the most of this time, for your judgment should be excellent.
 Be quiet during April and May, 1886, for it is an unfortunate per- iod. Your business, health and reputation are in danger.
 Your affairs may be unsettled. you may feel anxiety, confusion, maytravel, move about and through state of restlessness from Octo- Der through December, 1886. Danger June 6 through 12, 1886. Socially favorable Jan. 1T through 20, 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09
Daily NNo,..vx -Rr,,v1~4 Washington 4v-e-H 2 q - - NEW DEAL READY TO o. K.
 PROCESSING TAXES
Bx DREW PEARsON and ROBERT s. ALLI

SOSH1ASA S" AA~----s
 Washington. Dec 9-When Solicitor General Stan- lev Reed rises before the Supreme Court to-day Non- ay) to defend the constitutonalty of the Agricultural Adjustment Act he will do so with the knowledge that the Administration is ready for any eYentualitY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09

Readers desiring additional i'm formation regarding their hOrO- scopes are invited to cOmmuni- cate with Octavine in care of this newspaper. Enclase 8 Scent, stamped, elf-addreSsed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-09


 This total of $532, 100000 of un- paid benefit payments is in addi- tion to the $925, 100000 already disbursed to growers under crop control contracts, and which may have to be returned to processorS if the Supreme Court so rules. Merry-Go-R Round Poll
 In these days of political polls some interesting deductions may be drawn from a poll conducted by the Washington Merry-Go- Round which shows percentage of 69.7 for RoSevelt's reelection as against 30 per cent for his de- feat.
 The most important deduction probably is that many people are for Roosevelt who may not be for all his policies, the latter being in- dicated by the Literary Digest poll. The question asked in the Washington Merry Go Round poll is: Should President Roose-
Evening star., 1935-09-20
VAN zANDT AGAIN
TO HEAD VT. v.
Kearney to Be e-eleCted
Senior Vice Commander
Under Arrangement.

BY the Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS. September 20
James E. Van Zandt of Altoona, Pa.
will head the Veterans OF Foreign Wars
of the United States as their COM
mander in chief for his third consecu-
tive term.
Bernard w. Kearney of GloverSville,
N. Y, will succeed himself as senior
vice commander.
Both were nominated in the annual
convention here today without oppo-
sition for formal election late today.
Prior to the secret conferences last
night a spirited contest was antici-
pated between Van Zandt and Bernard
w. Kearney of Gloversville, N. Y.
1t was reliably reported at the open
ing of the final session of the 36th
annual encampment today. that the
Kearney supporters had agreed to the
reelection of Van Zandt, in return for
the present commander in chiefs sup
port of the New Yorker for senior vice
commander, a post he now holds.
Handy to Be Returned.
Also slated for reelection was R. B.
Handy, jr, of Kansas City. Mo, as
quartermaster general, a position he
has filled since 1923.
wide-open contest is in the offing
for the junior vice commanderShip,
now held by Joseph Hankem of Re
we're, Mass. 1t was understood he will
not be candidate for reelection.
Prominently mentioned as his sue
Cessor we're Scott P. Squyers, Okla
homa City. present national chief of
staff, and A. w. Hamilton, depart
ment commander of South Carolina.
Mrs. Toussaint Unopposed.
Mrs Winifred Toussaint of Jersey
City, N. j., unopposed, was assured of
reelection as national president of
the Ladies Auxiliary.
The convention yesterday adopted a
resolution asking for a congressional
investigation of the death of 300 war
veterans in the recent hurricape on
the lower Florida Keys. 20
Another resolution. seeking to place
the blame on President Roosevelt for
vetoing the bonus, thereby causing
the veterans to be sent to the Keys
to work, was quickly voted down after
spirited discussion.
Evening star., 1935-09-20
FIRE GROUP TO MEET
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BLADENSBURG. Md, September
20-A special meeting of the Fire
Prevention Committee of the Prince
Georges County Volunteer Firemens
Association has been called for to-
night in the Bladensburg Fire House
by Wilbur Eskite, chairman of the
Standards Committee.
Fire marshals of each department
are requested to be present, as the
chief of the Baltimore Fire Depart
ment and a representative from the
assurance commissioners Office will be
present.
This meeting Will be the first step
for the educational campaign which
the Firemen's Association expects to
inaugurate in the near future.
Evening star., 1935-09-20

Clubs of America, meeting at the Will
lard Hotel. Leo Hochstetter intro
duced the motion. A business man.
ager and committee will be appointed
by Paul Best, president of the club, to
work out details of the program.
Evening star., 1935-09-20
Democrats Found Newspaper.

Establishment of club newspaper
and formation of dramatic and ath-
letic committees was approved last
night in a resolution adopted by the
District division, Young Democratic
Evening star., 1935-09-20
2-Trouser
PREP"
S u | T S


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prefer. them. Unusually good
looking models with the newest
fancy backs-in beautiful new
patterned brown and grays-as
we'll as more dressy styles of blue
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chest 38.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
Welcomes Delegates

mass in the college chapel, followed by an address of welcome by the Most Rev. Maurice P. McAuliffe, bishop of the Hartford diocese.
 Speakers at the morning session included Rev. John W. Dunn, li-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
STUDENTS WILL
 OPPOSE JAPAN.
Those in American, British Mission Schools Bitter
 on Tokio Proposals

Iokio, Dec. 27.-WP) Student in foreign mission schools of China Asubject to American and British influence-are leaders in the pres- ent anti-Japanese demonstrations, 8 foreign oft1ce spokesman charged today.
 The charge was eloquent of Jap- anese feeling, now thoroughly reused by widespread student agita- ton in China against the recent Japanese move to force autonomous government for northern Chinese territory adjoining the Japanese foStered state of Manchukuo.
 It came as the result of ques- tions regarding the receipt by the foreign office of official information on reports in some newspapers that Americans and Britons in China seemed influencing the student agi- tations.
 Noticeable Aspect
 There was no information as to the participation of particular per- sons, the spokesman replied. But, he said, 1t was noticeable first that in previous anti-japanese "riots" foreign mission schools took a nega- tive attitude.
 In this instance, he said, the mis- sion schools seemed to be taking the leadership.
 The spokesman was asked wheth- CT t was possible the new activity in the mission schools was due to increased Chinese control of them.
 As to that, the spokesman said, he had no information.
 The spokesman had no informa- tion. either. as to reports that di- vkion of soldiers had been added to the Japanese garrison in northern China.
 Friendly Settlement
 Nanchukuoan offlcials, the spokes- man said, desire a friendly settle ment of the dispute that has arisen as the result of border clashes. The success of the efforts at friendly set- clement, he added. depends largely on the attitude of the Mongolians.
 Newspapers busted themselves with speculation on the political im- plieations of the resignation of Count Nobukai Makino as keeper of the privy seal and the appointment of Viscount Makato Saito as his successor. Both are liberals, and are regarded as inimical to the natiou- alists who desire a military dictator ship. The appointment was inter- preted as a tactic announcement that the emperor intends to con- tinue his support of parliamentary government.
 viscount Saito's post is a most irn- portant one as the keeper of the prevy seal is in position to be one of the emperor's closest advisers.