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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02
A Thought for Today
Taps

AS we intimated Saturday, the new
guard" wing of the local republican
organization in last minuate frantic
1ffort to dictate the selection of at least
bart of the city court personnel decided
he only alternative was ION to ROraback
II bust Apparently it was the latter,
as the city court set-up went through I'M
changed. The Waterbury Democrat pre-
dicted such would be the case months ago.
Now for the repercussions Starting
with brief published in the news columns
of last nights Waterbury American, it.
ran the whole political gamut from tears
for the mourners all the way to blaming
the republican party's latest bloW-up on
Mayor Hayes. Not satisfied with all he
has done, the article went on to say he
corrupted ex-Mamyor Sandland, who
years ago was not the man..
This morning the whole thing received
additional amplification through the edi-
torial loud speakers of the Republican
calling on everyone within earshot to wit
ness the dissertation within our midst so
that by tonight we can expect the twin
cylinders of Leavenworth street to be hit
ting on all sixteen.
The sad part of the situation is that
William J. Pape, publisher of those papers,
started out originally to advise, or force
the democratic party leaders to follow his
dictation on the makeup of the registrars
staff. Editor Pape should first, from all
indications, begin with his own party In
the matter of reorganization His influ-
ence in that organization is next to
nothing.
Mr.. Pape sought to dictate the person
mel of the city court, of course not openly,
but modesty in the background. He
should first, however, lend his efforts to
adjusting the difficulties besetting the
republican party before further attempt
ing or showing any further inclination to
outline the policies of the democratic
party.
Thus it has come to pass that what a
few days ago looked like Nazi pusch has
been turned into an Abysinian retreat
before the wrath of Connecticut's II Duce,
showing that not even two militant news
papers mean anything in the life of j.
Henry when it comes to playing politics
ia ta-taa, ta-ta-taa, Observation-Disclosures
taa-taaa Ready, aim, fire! Uower the
casket, boys.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02
The Living Constitution

There seems to be pretty general agree
ment that it is unwise to attempt any
change in our fundamental law at present
through constitutional amendment. Such
an attitude, however, need not be taken to
mean that the Constitution is regarded as
fixed and infiexible. Intelligent people
know it has already been amended nearly
score of times, and will undoubtedly be
subject to occasional amendment in the
future
It is necessary that this should be so,
and necessary that the American public
should know it is so, in order to preserve
the Constitution itself, and to preserve the
nation whose fate is bound up with it. For
it is the fexibility of this great document,
its power of growth and adaptation, that
keeps it living thing suited to new eras
and changing needs. If it were frozen and
inf1exible it would be doomed to crack in
crises and the government would be sub
ject to violent revolution.
The creators of the Constitution them
I selves took this viewpoint. George Wash
ington, who presided over the ConStitu-
tional Convention of 1887, and knew as
much about the Constitution as any man,
wrote to his friend Patrick Henry when it
was completed: 81 wish the Constitution
which is offered had been more perfect,
but sincerely believe it is the best that
could be obtained at this time; and as
constitutional door is opened for amend
ments hereafter, the adoption of it under
the present circumstances is, in my opin-
ion, desirable For future epochs the
Father of His Country did not presume to
speak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02
Too Much Lunch

Another thing that may be impeding
the progress of business recovery is heavy
lunches. A psychologist of Colgate Uni
versity has been telling business men
about some tests he conducted with stu
dents When they ate light meals at noon
instead of heavy ones, their brains work
ed per cent quicker afterward, and Is
per cent more accurately, on mental
arithmetic problems There were only
one-third as many lapses of attention
after the small lunch as after the large
one.
Evidently for fast thinking and profit
able use of office time, it is better to do
most of the eating in the morning and
evening. Ordinary experience will support
these scientific conclusions Writers espe-
cially suffer from sluggishness after a
hearty meal.
The reason is the drawing of blood
away from the brain to the stomach for
the digestive job, resulting in brain ane-
mia for couple of hours in the rly
afternoon Of course, if business men can
afford to take couple of hours for their
noon meal, sitting around chatting and
smoking until the heaviness wears off,
they may be in fair mental shape again
when they get back to the office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02
Gangster Lawyers

There is nothing illegimate in being a
criminal lawyer" even if this branch of
the legal profession is not rated so highly
as some others. Men accused of crime have
a right to defense, and defense lawyers in
criminal cases may render valuable pub
lie service by saving the innocent. But
being criminals lawyer" is something
else A type of lawyer has arisen in recent
years who is so closely connected wi t h
criminal operations that he becomes vir-
tually member of the criminal gang,
helping it to prey upon society not only
by defending members when they are
caught but by helping to plan and direct
their criminal operations.
Attention is called to this type of attor-
ney by the conviction, in Chicago, OF
"Dillinger's attorney" who is now found
guilty of breaking the law by "haboring'
Homer Van Meter, one of Dillinger's
machine gunners. One of the attorneys
services, it was charged, was arranging
"face-lifting" operations to disguise those
two gangsters. On top of this conviction
comes the charge made in st. Paul that
certain criminal lawyers" there have
been leagued with the crooks and the
crooked police, and seem lined up for trou-
BILE on that score. Life is not going to be
so pleasant for such Officers of the court
from now on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02

Germany into inflation,v he concludes.
"Your dollar cannot be further devalued
by outside influences. 1t can be cheapened
only by action of your own government,
and l do not think that is likely" Credit
flation of 192S-29 of which we were so
be, according to the prophecies of nearly
all of our own experts. Most of us will
welcome it in reasonable measure, If a
proper balance can be kept between living
costs and incomes. Only in this way can
we hope to pay off our vast indebtedness,
individual, corporate and public.
Recitation" is more fitting term. 1t
would be dangerous if it equalled the in
faltion of 1928-29 of which we were SO
proud at the time The government and
banks would be expected to stop credit
expansion short of that level, and have
the means now for such control.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02
Selected Poem
HOMEWARD

(Alma G. " Harrison in the Christian Science
Monitor)
Birds! Companies of BIRDS
Flying DER southern lands and northward bound!
Wings swiftly beating them rise and fall;
Circling, recedins, sweeping round and round,
AS though no way to freedom could be found
Towards the distant mountain range they fly
Dappling the sunlt sky;
Fast following their leader, forward back
Across the blue airs track,
There, some few stragglers halt. as 10th to be
Leaving so soon that sapphire summer sea;
But now the leader gathers close his flock
Poised GA yon lofty rock
Then, what rush of beating wings is heard;
How straight how fast,
on the way home at last.
Doubling no longer. here they come they come.
winged cart OF mine. thou wandering bird,
wit thou not also seek the straight flight home p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02
Horoscope
BY OCTAVINE

BY OCTAVINE
tiny is guided by the planets, the daily hO-
roscope is outlined by u noted astrOIoger.
In addition to information OF general in
tcrest, 1t outlines information of special in
terest to persons born the designated dates.
JULY 5
Most favored today those born from
August % through September 3d.
General Indications of the Day for Everybody
Morning-Good.
Afternoon-Bad
Evening-Good
You should get the best out of the day if you
arise early and start your business at that time
Today's Birthdate
You should make a good economist
You may travel to places you have not been in
many years you may become deeply inter-
ested in science, philosophy religion during
February and March, 1886.
You should benefit through small animals
servants during January, 1886.
Danger from fire, Instruments rash action
speech from Nov. 11-17 1885.
Socially favorable Dec. 1921, 1895.
Readers desiring additional information regard
ing their horoscopes invited to communicate
with OctaVine in care of this newspaper. Enclose
cent stamped elf-addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02

of Work Relief in New York
city.
Temple of Justice
The late Justice oliver Wen
dell Holmes always was skepti-
cal about removing the supreme
court from the small, historic
chamber it had occupied in the
capitol for more than rs years.
So also was Justice Brandeis.
Shown an artists drawing of
the courts new home, Holmes
remarked slyly to Chief Justice
Taft, chief sponsor of the pro-
ject: "Very swanly, indeed. But
will the tourists bother to cross
the plaza to look in on the
court?"
Justice Holmes need not have
feared-even in jest. The newly
completed, cleaning white struc-
ture is now chief object of inter-
est to thousansd visiting the. capt.
toll. Hourly, from 9 a. m. to 8 p.
M, a staff of guides is kept
busy plotting throngs through
the sumptuously appointed
chambers. >.
Opportunity to explore the
building will continue until early
in September, when the court
conyenes for the first term under
it's own roof. Chief among the
wonders" to be seen in the col
onaded, marble temple are:
TWENTY-FOUR H U G E
RE-PLACES-two in the
new court room-each, because
the building is air. conditioned,
equipped with an electric fam
blower to carry away the heat
generated by the burning wood.
A 44-FOOT-HIGH CELL
ING IN THE COURT ROOM,
insulated so as to prevent un-,
due noise in the chamber.
OFFICES FOR THE At
TORNEY GENERAL AND
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02
Credit Relation

DR.. Gustav STOPPER, former editor of the
Berlin Economist, now visiting this coun-
try, sassures US that we need not fear such
currency initiation as Germany suffered
in 1023-25. Conditions, he points out, are
quite different. Germany drifted into
nle were starving. She could not expand
here productive system 10 create new
wealth, because her government and war
creditors took al that was created. There
was no incentive 10 balance her budget.
None Of these conditions exist here.
"There II not chance OF your country
beng submitted 10 the causes that led
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02
A Book a Day
Three Who Learned
The Curse of Gold
BY BRUCE CATION

Gold may be just another metal,
to the scientist; but to the roman
tically-minded it is a strange, de-
mon haunted, grimly enchanted
clement which has way of be-
witching men and putting a hex
on human exents.
This point of view is developed
in a novel, '"rhe Treasure of the
Sierra Madre,' byb B. Traven, and
an interesting narrative is the
result.
The book introduces us to two
beachcombers in a Mexican sea-
port who, being on their uppers,
bump into an old prospector, pool
their meager resources, and set off
into the mountains to hunt for
gold.
From the very beginning, con-
tact with the yellow metal trans
forms them. They are Unfortunately
LAYOUT in digging for gold they
work more feverishly and suffer
more hardships than the worst
slave driver in the world would
dare impose. They are not brave
|
courageously face bandits many
| times their number.
Then, having made their strike,
| and seeking to carry their riches
| back to civilization, they undergo
further transformation. Normally
| they are not much different from
any other men; but the weight OF
their gold turns them into schem-
ing, constituencies double-crossers,
until at last they reach the point
where they can coolly contemplate
murder itself for the sake of Their
| gold dust. \
How this finally leads to eli
max in which two of the men lose
their lives, and the survivor loses
! the gold itself, makes an unusually
absorbing tale. Published by Knopf
! it sells for $3.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02

dentally running across that little
pamphlet, THE Truth About
Father Coughlin", that's a lot of
baloney. You probably bought 1t
with your eyes wide open. Inciden-
tally it's the funniest thing / ever
read. AS this little piece taken from
the last page shows: at is not
Christ or Chaos, not Roosevelt or
Ruin, (and here's the catch). 1t is
Capitalism or Communism"
Wouldn't this hand any sane per-
son laugh?
If you read the articles by Will
fred Parsons you should know what
they say. Why don't you print
them?
1t would be. pleasure to ride
you out of town on "a rail, and not
softly.
So you are a member, of the
younger generation the majority of
which are communists. Show me
Mr.. Campbell, er mean
Disguised.
! myself am only twenty-seven,
and have yet to meet person
CitueE yOuhSST VI OAuSE WIN Ar
communistically inclined. What
do you say to that. On the other
hand I can and will name a hum
bred members Of the N. u. s.. j. In
my own little group, but that would
just be O waste of time.
In your last item you claim to
have proof that Father Coughiin
and Huey Long are Fascists. Why
don't you show your proof.
II you are any kind OF a man,
you would come right out and say
which party you belong to instead
OF hiding behind q name like dis
gusted. As for treating violence
with violence. well - this Il
America.
In closing this letter want 70
say-f didn't study economies
know little or nothing OF politics
and work hard In one OF the fac.
tories OF Waterbury Ter q living
which Is more than Campbell ever
did. And am also a Catholic. and
an honest American citizen. ! an
proud Of all these things, and
would not charge them for MI the
communists IN the country,
ANoThBR n. y. q. !.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02
OUR OWN BACK YARD
TOO DIRTY, ASSERTS
RAYMOND SMITH
Waterbury, Conn.
July /, 1895.

Waterbury, Conn.
July 1, 1895.
Editor of the Democrat
My attention has been called to
an editorial in your fine newspa-
per, the editorial entitled Fruit
full and Fruitless", in which Ken
meth Wynne is quoted and the gist
of his statement was that Bridge
port was made famous by P. F.
Barnum and that Jasper McLevy is
carrying on the tradition of Bar
mum showmanship. Judge elect
Wynne also remarked according to
the editorial that if a certain gen.
tleman, Mr.. Goldstein by name, had
been returned to the State senate
Gov. Cross would have been able
to appoint county commissioners
from the democratic party.
Now, from my contact with
Bridgeporters I do not find that
they regard Mayor McLevy as a
Snowman, but rather conscien-
cious. hard working. hard hitting
official who knows what he wants
and gets 1t. Further 1t would
please me to know II democratic
county commissioners had been ap-
pointed by Gov. Cross land II IL
even doubtful II he would do that
would the interests OF the people OF
Connecticut be better served?
Your editorial further implied
that Socialist principles have gone
by the board. and here II you will
allow me ! will quote from q lib
erai Connecticut weekly. There II
q great conflict between Socialist
theory in the books and socialist
practice as Il In In an American city
under q Socialist SGT up politically
and q eapitalistie economically.
This IN no fault OF tho Socialists.
n they have 20 spend their time
digging themselves out Of tho sew.
sr' cot Dishonesty and ineffloieney
IN government "lnEtoad OF seating
Tho heights Of ontronehed capital.
Ism that " because they flnd than.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02
DISGUSTED'S FIRE DRAWS
CROSS FIRE FROM
ANOTHER N. U. s. j.

July /, 1895.
To The Waterbury Democrat:
An answer to Disguised, who l
suspect is none other than Charles
Campbell. At least the writing
seems to be that of fanatical
communist. First / think the ans
wer N. u. S. j. gave to each and
every question. Disguised asked.
very plain. It seems to me Disgust
ed is the one who is avoiding the
correct answers. Is this so extreme.
iy regrettable?
May I ask Disguised who seems,
ESQ he claims) to have the inside
information, did Father Coughlin
really speculate IN silver or stocks.
ana II SO to what extent?
As for Mr.. Hoover, have no.
thing to say. Probably he did try to
do what he thought was best. Who
knows? DO you? Possibly you can
answer this question along with the
others.
Is there an alliance between
Father Coughiin and Huey Long !?
II 80 answer that one. Can you
name q few concerns IN Louisiana
paying wages OF ten and twelve
cents an hour?
Although I don't agree with
NIL OF Hearst's policies. his editor
lalR on communism are MASTER
pieces, hope he keeps hammer.
Ing away NJ II.
You certainly are naive when 4
comes 10 communism. A. Cor ncei'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02

THE SOLICITOR GENERAL.
These are not business offices,
but merely for their con-
venience and comfort wher
they have business before the
court.
F o U r BEAUTIFULLY
HANDICAPPED COURTS with
fountains inside the building.
TWO LARGE, ORNATE
CONFERENCE ROOMS almost
as large as the abandoned
court room in the Capitol.
THREE-RoOM SUITES OF
OFFICES. FOR EACH JUS
TICE, Plus a shower-bath for
each.
GREAT BRONZE DOORS
WITH SCULPTURES OF FA-
NOUS JURISTS. Among these
are Justinian, Julian, Coke and
John Marshall, the latter de-
licted in the act of reading the
nlSLOTlC MdulSOh We Mat Jul
decision, foundation stone of
the Courts power to rule on
legislation.
Merry-GO- Round
When Kingfish Huey starts
out TO park his new stream
lined auto he brooks no interfer-
ence. Pulling up in front of
the Press Building the other day
he knocked over two "No Park
ing" signs to get into the space
he wanted. Maryland's So
cialite Senator Willard Tydings
is sponsoring a resolution for a
national celebration of the BIZ
centenary of the birth of Charles
Carroll of Carrollton, "weathiest
signer of the Declaration of In
dependence" Tyding's resolution
lays great stress on the Found
ing Fathers opulence.
Copyright, 1885, by United
Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02
Daily Almanac

Moon sets $500 y. m. (dalight tlme).
sun rises bits ~ MI sets 500 y. m.
An vehicles must be lighted thirty min.
uien after sunset
liigh tide ~ New Haven "Wednesday,
faiy 81 las y, M low tide, sli ., N,
daylight ilmol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02
In New, York
BY PAUL HARRISON

New Jork, July maybe you
recall how, few years ago, jok-
er who wanted to arrange a testi-
monial dinner to end all testi-
monial dinners duped a lot of
prominent politicians into arrang-
ing and attending such a tribute
to completely non-existing per-
son.
Well, the idea has gone col
legiate and promises, at this rate,
to become enc of the stock prac-
teal jokes. In the recent June-
time, when young and old grads
were inclined to sentimentality
about commencement and the
good old days. the aulmni of a
college fraterniay had a conven-
ton in New York, with members
coming in from near and far.
There wasn't much for them to
do of course-a few resolutions,
a few drinks, a few of the old
songs, a few old friendships to
renew.
When the time came for cleo
ton of new president, one of
the alumni popped to his feet and
launched a long, eulogistic NOM
lnation OF SOMEBODY named Har-
~ Jenkins. tnere anyone
mere, ne asked, VINO doesn
things that this sterling brother
mas done Tor dear old Beta Phi
mamma
on, aes; Jenkins
NOBODY SAID anything, SO the
speaker Went on TO enumerate
an the llne Things that good old
marry nao done Tor good OLD
Deta Fni Gammo. In no time at
all ne was stirring up rounds OF
applause ana finally cheers.
1enkins, Jenkins--we want Jen-
kins! chanted some or the good
INTO tneir good ola cups. so the
nollinations were closed tnen and
mere, ana Harry was elected by
acciamation. II was some time
later: amid the CONFUSION result
ing from jenkins failure to come
forward with ms thanks. that It
was discovered there wasn't and
never had peen, any GOOD ola
LEFTY 'enkihs; Inc man wno
lInany was erected was pretty
sruogins ABOUT MS acceptance OF
.he ooup'iui nonor'
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S"vDa.n Tempo !.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02
Daily Washington Merry Go Round
q 1885 EA
BY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT S. ALLEN
washington Merry Round" and "More Merry COR

meryGoRound' and "Aore strsGoRound'
Captain High Pressure Diplomacy Talk With Mussoni
Endangered Italy Were Weakened
Africa Also Threatened Ethiopia Could VIM john
sons Followed His Criticism of New Deal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02

selves in the sewer and their first
job is to escape"
AS to Judge Wynne, whose tall
ents and ability speak well for him.
yet such cheap political levity as
he INDUCED in is only far beneath
him. AS to your fine newspaper
and it's editorial writer, they should
first clean UP their own back yard
the democratic party in Water
bury.
Respectfully yours,
RAYMOND C. SMITH
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02
IN TO-DAY'S NAIL

Editor days Mail Waterbury
tcspnLh o lac Its
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02
TO-DAY'S COMMON ERROR
Never say, "He went in back OF
the scenes; say, "behind the
scenes"

A. Floods in the Mississippi
river and it's lower branches began
early in April, 1927, and for six
weeks inundated 10000 square
miles of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mis-
sissippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and
kentucky. The property loss was
about .$270,O00,000; over 4,400,O0O
acres of crops, $4,000 horses, So
600 cattle, 14S,000 hogs, 1900
sheep and 100000 poultry were
destroyed. Approximately 100000
persons were made homeless, and
several hundred were drowned.
@. When did the second "Five
Year Plan" in Russia, begin
What is its main object?
A. 1t started January 1, 1888
The full schedules for the plar
were not adopted, however, unit
late in January, 1884, the first
year being used as trial period
to test possibilities of growth. The
second plan places greater en-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02

/. Where is the University o..
Kansas?
2. Where was Mary Garden,
American operate singer, born?
8. Name the Secretary Of the
Interior.
a. In what language is the orig
inal Magma Carta written?
s. What is the popular name
for the larva of butterflies, moths
and saw-flies?
{. s. Name the most famous tenor
of modern times.
8. What relation was President
John Quincy Adams to President
John Adams?
8. Which state is popularity
known as the Bay States?"
Q. Where is the University Of
Upsala?
10. To which religious denomin-
alton do the King and Queen of
England belong?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02

, @. What was the title of the
first picture in which Irene Dunno
appeared?
A. She made her film debut in
"Leathernecking" in 1880.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02

O.. What does the name Aida
mean?
A. Rich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02
Test Your
knowledge

Can you answer seven Of these
test questions? Turn 10 last
page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02

@. VIII the United States patent
office consider q claim for the in
yention of perpetual motion?
A. Such claim will be cons1d-
cred If a working model is pro-
vided by the inventor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02

@. How long did the Mississippi
river floods in the spring of 1927
last, and what was the extent of
the damage?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02

phasis on an increase in CONSUME
ers' goods. The output Of such
goods is scheduled to increase
1886 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02

@. Is Woodrow Wilson the only
president of the United States who
went to Europe while in Office?
A. Yes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-02

Q. DO European countries cell
citrate Armistice day on November
IL?
A. Yes.