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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
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WHITTIER AMERICA IN THIS PREPARATION
 FOR WAR?

Waterbury, Conn.
 April 30th, 1885. Editor, the Democrat:
 That history is being made to- day cannot be denied. We who are living through it cannot see the perspective. We can only guess at it. The last war rocked the world into such unbalance that we know rot whether another war of world wide proportions will -rebal- ance the nations or set them back to period similar to that of the dark ages. That there is world wide unrest must be recognized in the preparations being made on such a vast scale by all the na- tions of the earth.
 Russia, Germany, England. Italy, Japan, the United States and lesser powers are preparing for some eyentuality that we all hope will never happen. Who is going to start trouble, and when, is any, body's guess. Practically all na- tions are faced with serious do- mestic problems which demand their undivided attention. At the same time they are preparing for war and defend their action on the basis of necessary precautions in behalf of self defense.
 Humans are so inconsistent and their interests so conflict that they are drawn into movements which they universally abhor, but seem unable to avoid. War is such a ghastly thing-yet the human family no sooner recovers from one war when it begins prepara- tions for the next. All sorts of devices have been tried in an at tempt to avert future wars. But it seems that the causes for new wars are the sore spots left from old wars. This seems particular ly true of the old world.
 Washington warned us against foreign treaties and foreign en- tanglements. But we have a spe- cies of Americans today who in- sist on getting us joined up m European pacts, treaties, courts, leagues and what-nots. It seems that not only do they disregard the advise of Washington but they learned nothing from our disre- garding this advice when we step ped into the World War. f'
 Mars, the Yar god,, is looking down on the world with fiendish delight and is whetting his ap- petite for a ghoulish feast. The demon monster glories in seeing man prostrate before his altar of hellish torture. Will America be caught in his eleven hoofs or be hypnotizei by the evil eyes of this cold blooded monster? He has many agents clothed in human form who are roaming the earth In the guise of international iixers What q fix they will make. America should heed the warnings of its founders. There is no earth. is reason why America should get into a war that does not directly Involve lts own territory.
 WAR VETERAN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
Cause And Effect

If the unexpected twists and turns of politics sometime seem confusing, it is well to remember that nothing ever happens in vacuum. There's a reason for every thing, and the law of cause and effect operates just as inexorably in politics as 1t does in physics. Recent news dis patches provide an excellent illustration.
 Seventeen thousand people damned great hall in Detroit to cheer enthusias- tically when Father Coughlin called on them to ''drive out of public life the men who have promised us redress and failed" On the same day, Senator Huey Long told Washington correspondents that he doesn't ssiyc damn for party labels or plat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
Press Comment.
COMFORT FOR OYSTER
 EATERS
(New York Herald -Tribune)


 The despondency of the oyster addicts who, beginning tomorrow, enter upon their summer oyster fast should not prove altogether unbearable if they are willing to try substitutes. The faithful clans both hard and soft, are ever ready to be sacrificed. They may not have the somewhat slithery deli cacy of oysters-even Little Necks ought to be chewed, whereas most oysters need only to be gently crushed before sliding--but, when cooked properly Little Necks and Cherrystones alike yield to no oy- ster. As for the soft-shelled clam what oyster can outbid this bi- valve when properly steamed and served with melted butter? In stews are oysters really superior to either type of clam?
 Some among the oyster addicts honestly scorn clans. This is their privilege. But have they ever tried the incomparable moules marin ieres-the lowly mussel of our mud flats, coked in the French manner. with just a hint of garlic added to their own rich juice? Here is a dish which may be had at few of the knowing restaurants. It Is uncommon because the mussel IS little appreciated in the United States and is, besides, somewhat difficult to transport. Unless abso- lutely fresh 1t Is unsaft, and 1t does not survive being out of water as long as do clans or oysters. Here in New York. however, it is freshly obtainable, as the nelghborlng waters are--or were until they be- came polluted-thlck with them.
 And tn California, there's the abnlone--but that is out of range. Try clnms md musseis by way Of consolation and you will end by warahining.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
MERRY-Go-RoUND

So seriously do fellow publish CTS take the candidacy of Frank Knox of the Chicago Daily News for president, that during the ! publishers convention in New York wherever he moved became an impromptu Knox Headquarters" To fellow pulp fishers, he expressed willingness to do anything possible to stop this "nutty New Deal" President Marvin, hard-boiled president of George Washington university, accused the Roosevelt administration of bringing conn munist agitators from New York to stir up trouble among Wash ington students. He refused to let three congressman address campus gatherings during h students strike against war. Homer Cummings at last has decided to strengthen his justice department. He has added Max Spelke, ardent, able Connecticut legalist to his staff. Presi- dent Roosevelt's desk is almost directly over the old White House mint bed, once both famous and useful in T e d dy Roosevelt's day. Senator Metcalf of Rhode Island has introducer bill authorizing the United States Mint to issue spe-
 cial fifty-cent pieces commence rating the tercentenary of the city of Providence.
 Copyright, 1885, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

A. He is liable to arrest for three years after the date of deser- tion. After that he is immune from arrest, provided he has lived con- tinuously in the United States un- der his true name, during the three years following his assertion. He may then apply for discharge.
 o. How many rooms has, the Stevens Hotel in Chicago?
 A. The Stevens, Hotel, Chicago, has 5000 rooms.
 O. Name the man who walked to the top of the Washington mountain in Washington, D. C.. carrying person on his shoulders without stopping to rest.
 A. Paul Conrad.
 Q. What does Trout a toi' mean?
 A. It is French subscription that can be translated always
 O. What was the political com plexion of the congress during the last two years of the Hoover Ad- ministration?
 A. The Senate had 4S Republi- cans, AZ Democrats and 1 Farmer Labor; the house of Representa- tives had 219 Democrats, POT Re- publicans, 1 Farmer-Labor, and in the second session, there were 8 vacancies.
 o. Are African lions and Ben- gal tigers indigenous in Mexico?
 A. No.
 Q. Give the relative population figure for the U. s. s. R. in 1897 and 1884.
 A. The 1897 population WAS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
Selected Poem
HOW ELOQUENT THE HANDS

tW. H. Gerry in New York Sun) What he might say with words made no great
 sound; 4 He spoke the language of strong hands and tools. And understood the syntax of the ground, If he avoided speech he was more wise subtle grammar never taught in schools. Than half the fools who did not have his hands; At least his fingers feared no compromise In which the easy tongue wins reprimands Some. knowing, let well be but there Who felt her will at stake--she called 1t love And stormed his silence till he was undone, Crying Talk, Ernest, talk" He did not move But stared in stricken terror far away. "Talk?" His hands eloquent. What shall
 I say?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

i. Who wrote under the name "Owen MeEedith?"
 2. Tn International law, what name is given. to the formal trans fer of territory by one state to an- other?
 3. What is the purpose of a river levee?
 4. In what country is the Yang tze river?
 5. Tn law, what is the word de- scribing the status of children born out of wedlock?
 6. Name the most important river in Great Britain.
 z. Which state is represented in the U. s. senate by Carter Glass?
 8. Name the most famous of all Spanish writers.
 g. Of which state is Carson City the capital?
 10. What is the name for the envelope of incandescent gases which surrounds the body of the sun?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
Daily Almanac

sun rises 5:49 a. m.; sets 7:5O D. m. (dayleht tlme).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 New m0on-May 5. 5:eS D. m: first auarter-May 10. 7:46 a. m.; full moon May IS. 5:49 a. m; last quarter--May 25, 53J q. m. tdayllRht tIme).
 Morning stnr--saiurn: evening stars Mercury. Vcnua Mars. Jupiter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

The name of this state = Connecticut was first designated as far back as 1881, according to information coming out of New London recently. In the New Lon don Day there appeared an interesting item to the effect that the Library of Congress had advised Edward P. Eggles- ton of the use of the Indian name = Quinnitukat, meaning 'long river"-could be traced back to April 4, 1881, in the His tory of Massachusetts. There is no doubt but what the name that the Indians gave to the river which passes through the center of our state, as we'll as it's immediate surrounding lands, was synonymous with that which now defies the foreigner to pronounce. There is plenty of historical evidence to show that Connecticut is of ancient Indian origin and that perpetua- tion of the name is in the best tradition, especially in these tercentenary days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

 06,432,S00, and in 1884 it was 16S 100000 an increase of aD- proximately 61,00O,000.
 o. Has Abyssinfa diplomatic or consular representative in the United States?
 A. No.
 Q. Who was the first Admiral of the U. s. Navy?
 A. David Farragut.
 Q. For how long has the U. S Lighthouse service been rnder the supervision of the U. s. Depart ment of Commerce?
 A. Since July l, 1903.
 If you want copy of our bull letin information about movie stars write to the Waterbury, Demo- crat's Washington Bureau, cnclos. ing Sc in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

swallow.
 So they sued in the District of Columbia courts, lost, prepared to appeal to the supreme court. Then the AAA offered to settle. Settlement included quota in- crease of 50,00O tons plus the release of processing taxes al- ready paid by Hawaii.
 These amounted to $6,000,0O0, the check finally paid last week. Controller General McCarl had held the check up for months and months. The Hawaiians wondered, for a while, if they would ever get it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
Daily Washington Merry Go Round
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

EDITORS NoTE-If the writer signing his name "A Taxpayer. a Voter and Deni- ocrat Reader" will send in his name for our identlficn- ton. the letter will l,c pub- lislicd over the bOvc anonymous names only. This Intpcr must have tlsc nnmc Of aIi correspondents fO tliis column.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
Horoscope
Bv oCTAvINE


 For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope is outlined by a noted astrOloger. In addition to information of general interests, 1t outlines inc formation of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
 MAY 2
 This is quite good day. There is a new moon this afternoon which will bring renewed energy. One is apt to feey lazy on an old moon You should deal with practical things in the morning and imprac- tical ones at night.
 Birthdate. You should be satisfied with your lot in life for you are a very contented person. Yo ushould be more ambitious. You should benefit through some strange hap pening from May through July 1885.
 Danger Aug. 15 through 22 1885.
 Readers desiring additional in. formation regarding their horO. scopes are invited to communi- cate with Octayine in care of tliis newspaper. Enclose Scent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

It was good news to read that the state was to have six new CCC camps. So suc- cessful have been these units that we'll wager that if the Roosevelt administra- tion is to be given national endorsement for any one movement it will be for this. The new camps are to be located at Cock aponset State Forest; Pequonock; Mesho- masic State Forest; Somers; Salmon River State Forest; and Worcester Mountain State Park. All are to be given approprl- ate names that will pay honor to we'll known residents or past ones of this state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

Uncle Sam has bought his first forest land in this state. 5000 acres in New Lon- don county were recently acquired and ul- timately will be turned over to the State Park and Forest Commission for admins tration. These are what are termed sub- marginal lands and will be converted into forest and recreational areas. Old farms mostly were acquired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

We knew business 'n' everything would pick up as soon as the ball season started.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
SUGAR CHECK

One day last week. six gentle men from Hawaii left town with a government check for $6,000,- OC0 in their portfolio.
 It represented the biggest crop benefit payment m de by the government in a lump sum. and was paid to the trustees of the Hawaiian sugar growers.
 Though both sides kept the matter extremely quiet, there was nothing phoney about the deal.
 More than a year ago. Hawaiian sugar growers sued the AAA for discrimination in fixing their sugar quota. Only 59,0O0 tons was involved. Tn e main thing was that Hawaii. al- though a part of the United States. was ranked in the same category as the dependent pos sessions of Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
 This the Hawaiinns couldn't
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

0. Who played the role of "Axel Hanratty" in the motion pie ture, "Shoot the Works?"
 A. Lew Cody.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
Test Your Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
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You cnm zee am amsvyaT e anS anaugeRuble quesflOn De guGt oR le. RoFmamei0n by writing tO reedertre M. Kerby. Queati0B EdIt1Fs The Waterbury l1em0cRna, WanhlugtOn BuFuau. IaIS Thirteenth street. THREIc rrnsa n coin or p1s1ege saasmps for reply. DO net use nosfni cnrdn. H1edieal and iegai ndvlsen cannot be given nOR cau extended research be made. ALI other questions win receive personal reply. LetteFs without name or address cnnnOt he nm- svvered. ALI letters are eonaden- tlal. You are cordially tnvtlea fo mInke use os thin free service as often as you please.
 THE EDITOR.
 O. Where do the widows of former Presidents of the United States live?
 A. Mrs William H. Taft and Mrs Woodrow Wilson live in Wash ington, DC. Mrs Theodore Roose- welt lives in Oyster Bay, N. Y.; Mrs Benjamin Harrison lives in New York city; Mrs Thomas J. Preston, Jr., (widow of President Cleveland) lives in Princeton, N. J.; and Mrs Calvin Coolidge lives in Northampton, Mass.
 c. When a corpse Is cremated is the gold in the eeth reduced to ashes?
 A. The gold may be separated from the ashes in small Jumps.
 0. Who played the role of "Axel Hanratty" in the motion pie ture, "Shoot the Works?"
 A. Lew Cody.
 o. Is a man who deserts from the army in time of peace subject to arrest as a desester? "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

plans to curb the private com panies, make them keep prices down.
 How far these plans will be carried out remains to be seen. So far they have not got beyond a very nebulous stage. And the chances are the $100,000,O00 for rural identification will not be spent until after 1936.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
A Thought for Today

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is mine; will repay, saith the Lord.-Romans 12:19.
 By taking revenge, man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is su- perior.-Bacon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, 'They should not have laughed; rather was it q time for weeping; say tt was rather a time, etc."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
FAMILY TRAIT

The presidents granddaughter Eleanor ("Sistie'D Dall, was lying on q cot during the rest period at school recently engaged in a pastime that attracted the teach CTS attention.
 She was sticking out her tongue, and curling it upward diligently.
 The teacher approached her. What on earth are you doing that for, Eleanor ?" she said.
 'I' mtrying to touch the end of my nose with my tongue" she explained. Mother can do it, and grandmother can do it, and grandfather can do it, and I'm practicing so l can do it, too.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

c. Is man who deserts from the army in time of peace subject to arrest as a desester? "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
GOOD CHANGE

The chances are good that despite the fact it was sent back to committee, the Bankhead billion-dollar f m tenant bill will come back for discussion this session.
 Ordinarily, when a measure is returned to committee death is certain. But there is a very pot ent reason why the tenant bill will return.
 Senate Democratic Floor Leader Joe Robinson comes up for reelection next year.
 The Arkansan faces hard fighs. Huey Long is after Joe's scalp: and the Kingfish has a large following among Arkansas farm tenant and share-cropper population.
 } So it is a safe met that Robin- son will not allow the Bankhead bill to languish and gather mold in d committee pigeon-hole.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
HUEY'S FAVORITES

The two men whom Huey Long privately admires most in the cabinet are Secretary of State Hull and, strangely enough Harold Ickes, the "Cinch Bug of Chicago"
 "1t's a wonder COrdelI Hull stays in the cabinet" says Huey. "He's so sincere mOst t people won't pay and attention to him. I used to sit in the senate and listen to him talk on tariffs when everyone else had left the floor. wanted to learn.
 "As for the Cinch Bug of Chi cago, I think that's swel l name. But Ickes Is all right. The president just makes him do all these things against me-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

O. Give the relative population figure for the U. s. s. R. in 1897 and 1894.
 A. The 1897 population WAS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

A. The gold may be separated from the ashes in small Jumps.
The Saturday press. (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1936, 1935-04-20

had the money but lacked the
CUTS! 1t began putting out its
chest when the Clark case popped
open. Why didn't it finish that
case?
1t prowled and snorted and
made vocal whoopee over the
hospital scandal. Why didn't it
finish that investigation?
1t writhed and groaned and
pulled its hair, over the transient
camp racket. It felt terrible be-
cause some rain coats would shed
water only when kept in a water
proof container. It delved deep
and permanently corrugated its
brow over red literature scattered
in transient camps. What be-
The Saturday press. (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1936, 1935-04-20

sisting of barely over four acres.
Saturday Press supplied evidence
of three more parcels purchased
at equally exorbitant prices.
These acre matters of record!
The committee learned that an
abandoned street railroad road
bed had been purchased for one
hundred and twenty-five thou
sand dollars. 1t was worth about
forty dollars. And what did the
committee do about this road bed
racket? Nothing. 1t wasn't in
terested enough in the taxpayers
of this state to make an effort
to find ont aOho got the money!
The committees excuse will be
that it didn't have the funds nee
essary to carry on an extensive
investigation; that it conducted
its Investigations economically
so much so that it couldn't get
results!
That excuse won't 60 down! II
The Saturday press. (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1936, 1935-04-20

The Labor Revie1V carries
front page Wanted notice to
all good picket timber to con-
gregate at the Capitol steps to
relieve the bunioned brethren
now limping around. 1t is
expected" that a demonstra-
ton will be staged on April
l7-1S for the purpose of Gin
fluencing' the legislature to
pass House File l20-the
sure-thing meal ticket bill.
The Saturday press. (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1936, 1935-04-20

Steady, there, you workers,
before you stampede at the
command of communist agi-
tators on May 1st. Those ras-
Gals are hoping they can lead
you (from the rear) into an
other demonstration" Just
before you reach the higher
temperatures, calm down and
find out 7cho's behind all this
May Day stuff. Take your
holiday, but take it straight
Don't take it with a commit
mist Chaser"
The Saturday press. (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1936, 1935-04-20

Did it ever strike the atten-
ton of the better element of
the labor movement that the
number of parasites feeding
at the expense of legitimate
organized labor has trebled
in the last two years? Count
'em, workers, count 'em-an
then continue feeding 'em, if
you're dumb enough.
The Saturday press. (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1936, 1935-04-20

came of all its energy and reports
and brain storms in and over
these wastes of relief funds?
1t isn't any wonder that the
republican party is in third place
in this state. 1t isn't any wonder
that a democrat has to carry his
bourbonite baptismal certificate
with him everywhere he goes. If
he doesn't he has the devils own
time convincing the folks he
meets that he isn't a member of
Olson's All-Party gangsters !!
Things have reached such a stage
in Minnesota that no democrat
can identify himself by showing
his wolf" button. And no re-
publican can do any better with
his party's roster on his watch
chain.
A republican and democratic
set of senator's agree to form a
committee of investigation. I'M
mediately they are informed by
the party under investigation that
the new code of ethics makes OBJ
ligatory a tri-party committee
the investigated to be part of the
investigating committee. And the
bluff works. But to make the play
stronger, the investigators en-
ployed by the investigating COM
mittee must be kids-with letters
of marque endorsed by the ad-
ministration under Investigation.
AS if that weren't enough, they
come to the governors old home
village to select an attorney to
conduct the legal end of the sick
ening farce. Tom Moner hasn't
COMPLETED a single one of the in
vestiqutions begun since he 7vas
appointed attorney for the COM
mittee. If Mr.. Mouer can name
one, I'll apologize with half of
my front page.
There's barely one week left
before the committee winds up it's
clock and throws out the cat, but
before it has time to quit, the sem
ate Shonld cote to fire 1t. IT
shouldn't be permitted to quit of
its o7sn Volition!
1t deserves to be fired, handed
a blue slip. 1t hasn't been a
dimes worth Of good to the tax
The Saturday press. (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1936, 1935-04-20

If the legislature decides to in
vestigate Communism in Mime
sofa. let's hope the investigating
is little more intelligently done
than the present senate probe in.
10 state administration activities.