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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03

eye and out the other. So, for the benefit of those who are not in- formed of the local goings-on 1t may not be altogether unproflt- able to review sketchily what has happened here in the last few weeks.
 Buttered in, as 1t were, be- tween the war rumors from Ad-' dis Ababa and Rome there have appeared sundry weird com- muniques from the political bat- tie front on Leavenworth street. On an average of three times a week the Pape papers have car- ried reports of the terrifying list of casualties in the Democratic ranks as a result of the attacks of Independent Insurrectos. The administration has been in full flight at least four times; city hall has been in fearful conster- nation on half dozen occasions; the city oligarchy is in a state of trembling outrivalled only by . bowl of jelly; and such a state of panic exists that it would not surprise anyone if the towns records were to be removed any moment to previously prepared bomb proof cellars in Wood- tic, Cedar Swamp. or Bark hamstead. The number of hits registered by the Pape artillery-if you trust the Pape observers-on the clock tower of city hall have reduced that build- ing to ruins. Nothing like the carnage in the Democratic forces has been reported since the de- feat of the Russians at the Masurian Lakes in the Great War or the massacre of the .Armen- ians by the Turks in 1S41. Li- brary park is filled with demo- cratic dead and dying; the plaza in front of city hall is strewn with Democratic corpses; stark fright has seized the democratic high-command; and defeatism has done it's deadliest worst among the soldiery. Napoleon's retreat from Moscow is a cake- walk compared to what the local Democratic organization is exper- fencing. The strange thing about the entire picture is that these calamities have taken place nO- where except in the Pape papers. In each bulletin from the front it is a case of the wish fathering the rumor. Nevertheless a few actualities must be reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
In To-day's Mail Anonymous letters will not
 bc accepted unless accom-. panied with writer's name.
'COMON CLAY COMMENTS ABOUT THE ETHIOPIAN
 WOOD PILE

Waterbury, Conn.,,
 August 31, 1895 Editor, the Democrat:
 Out Of the Ethiopian wood pile jumps the Standard oil Co. &C., companied by King Georges crack troop of tinanciers waving a signed contract from Emperor Halle Se- lassie (call me King of Kings). The international poker game now discloses the following poker hands: George V. and Halle Selas- sic (Kings) England's Union (Jack) flying over It's (Aces high) navy. Offsetting this is Italy's (Duces wild). The suckers who try to bust in on that game will be taken to the cleaners and be rem dered broke, dead. or badly crip- pied.
 Perhaps, the dirtiest and smelli- est commodity in the world is crude oil, sometimes referred to as black gold. History shows that the dirtiest kind of business methods are employed to gain concessions wherever oil is found. Panama, Venezuela, the Grand Chacao, Mas sopotania, China, Tea Pot Dome or wherever else the oily liquid Is discovered seems to develop scan dals or war.
 A Laborite member of the Brit- ish Parliament recently stated that the United States could not remain neutral in case of war. And one of our susceptible U. s. Senators who was hobnobbing in England tenta- lively agreed, Gin an off the record statement). Those in the know are in serious disagreement as to the probability of our remaining neu- tral for an indefinite period.
 Once again the threat of Q com plete break up of so-called civiliza- ton looms on the horizon. Profess sional promoters, money barons, munition makers, military imperi- Glists and other grecty-guts are ready to lose their propaganda; stirring up hatreds and mass hys- tcria. once they get the ball roll ing no one can stop 1t. If the Ethi- opian Wood Pile is set afire ay. thig is liable to happen to this old world.
 COMMON CLAY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
The Idea Is Speaking

Discussing the cost of automobile lia- bility insurance last week the Bridgeport Telegram called attention to the fact that the high cost is not due to the actual num- to the "actual claims paid in behalf of resi- dents of the district" For good many years now we have tried to hammer home this fact. Investigations and charges have only elicited the same information. When the Legislature was in session this spring it caused the same story to be revealed.
 Waterbury and other places that com plain about the high rate of insurance have a long row to hoe before the rates can be dropped appreciably. It is not going
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
Horoscope
By OCTAVINE

By OCTAV1NE ,! For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope Is outlined by Q noted astrologer. In addition to information of general interest, 1t outlines in- formation of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
 SEPTEMBER 8 Most favored ones today are those who were born from October 22 through November 21. General Indications of the Day
 For Everybody
 Morning-Good.
 Afternoon-Excell
 Evening-Excellent.
 Today's Birthdate You should make use ek . good influence for travel, study and philosophy from July through October, 1936.
 Guard against opposition 9rom those older, from colds and . de. pressed outlook on life during February, 1936.
 Danger January 25 through 90, 1936.
 Socially favorable February ( through 2, 1936.
 You should benefit through the mother or home conditions during December, 1885.
 Readers desiring additional ins formation regarding their horOs scopes are invited to cOniinnnls cate with Octayine tn care Of tisls newspaper. Enclose q cent stamped, self.addressed envelope
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anovsky knew nothing about the note. Both men played serenely on.
 Suddenly a servant announced telephone call from Washing ton. It was a newspaperman giv- ing the ambassad dor first news of the most bluntly, worded diplo- matic protest in American pcace- time history.
 The ambassador listened, came back, resumed his tennis. He said nothing to Kelley.
 After his tennis MT. Kelley calmly motored back to Washing ton, went to the state depart /ment, next day advised that diplomatic relations with Russia be severed.
 NOTE-Kelley has never been in Russia, was chief adviser to Hughes, Kellogg and Stimson against Russian recognition, urg- ed the Roosevelt administration aganist resumption of diplomatic negotiations.
 Elusive Ham
 SCENE-The office of J. Ham, ilton Lewis. senator from Illinois.
 TIME-The day after congress adjourned.
 SECR EFT A RY - "No, we haven't any idea where Senator Lewis Is. He left yesterday with out telling any of us goodbye, and we're rather anxious to find out where he is ourselves"
 NEXT DAY - Senator Lewis turned up on the s. S. Washing ton in New York, bound for Europe.
 Civil War
 It is not often that you find labor unions fighting on the same
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03

It's good to hear an Englishman raving about the charms of Connecticut. Such an individual is Richard Arlington, Brit ish poet and novelist. He actually pre- fers the beauty of Connecticut's country side to that of his native England. He said recently q love Connecticut. It is very beautiful and I would prefer it to England any day. The trouble with England today is that it doesn't give one any real beauty unless one is rich enough to own large estate. "Now if only the home folks would find the same en- joyment in our countryside as does this stranger all would be right with the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
Selected Poem
BACK YARD

.CLeila Jones in the New York Sun) This squqare Of earth, this little patch of sky Made 10 the measure of prisoned eye, Bear witness to a wider world, a heaven More deeply arched, more generously given. Here in the dawn, across the window pane Beat the small tempests of the singing rain Brimming the garden plot from wall to wall square of silver tall as heaven is tall. Over the blue field of this quiet sky The Wheel of Days and Nights rolls slowly by, And with 1t, calm and clear and amber-cod The round moon rises in a frame of gold Then from well, the sun springs up Captured within narrow margined cup Held for an hour Who would ask for more Than this small universe outside tho door?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
The Explanation

To save postage, Steve, here is the answer. There Is no epi- demic of infantile paralysis here but there are office boys around newspaper editorial rooms. What happened is, in all probability, this. The office boy of the Re- publican had the job of empty ing the wastebaskets but like most office boys had plans of his own. So he sat down and wrote the editorial you quote and stuck 1t on the hook. The com positors could not see any differ ence between 1t and the other editorials so they set it up. The copy reader for the same reason let 1t pass. THE EDITOR THOUGHT THE BOSS WROTE IT AND so TT GOT INTO ."--FITZ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
MAIL BAG

A. S., Springfield, Mass. - Funds for needy students are not given out by the National Youth Administration in Washington, but indirectly through schools and colleges. Students should ap- ply to the institution they intend to enter, or to the Youth Admin istrator for the state. .. D. l.. C., <. istrator for the state. ID. l.. O., Baltimore, Md. - The poem Senator Minton tossed into the Huey Long filibuster was an im- provisation of his own, made up as the clock reached 11:30, with only half an hour to go before adjournment. Long was speak ing from a desk on the republican side of the aisle. Minton inter- rupted him with:
 "Oh Huey, Oh Huey, come
 home to us now!
 The clock in the steeple's half
 past.
 You wander across that little
 green aisle;
 Pray tell us how long will it
 last?"
 s. Q. F., ChicagO-In addition to John G. Winant, newly appoint ed chairman of the social secur- ity board, another republican ex- governor of New Hampshire holds an important New Deal post. He is John Fl. Bartlett, member of the international joint commission, at '$1O,000. :. Y. F., RadnOr Pa. - The poet whom Henry Wallace especially admires Is the Irishman the late "A. E." George RusselD. Wallace visited him in Ireland, and Russell vis- tied Wallace in Washington. {. C. B., Port Royal, Va.-Agricul- lures bee experts advise using a dust gun and insect powder to get rid of bees lodged in embar- rassing places. Use two table, spoons of "cyanogas" in the gun; spray in the evening: avoid breathing 1t yourself. This will kill the bees. If some die in the walls, they will decay and create an odor, but 1t won't last long.
 Copyright, 1895, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
TO.DAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, '"This house is strictly up to date"; say, ''is thoroughly modern"

vote, 39,s16,522; the largest vote ever cast.
 o. Which American cities be- sides New York have passenger subway systems?
 A. Boston and Philadelphia.
 c. Where is the general office of Ringing Bros. and Barnum & Bailey combined circus?
 A. 331 Madison avenue. New York city.
 0. How far is the Shrine of Sainte Anne de Beaupre from Montreal by rail?
 A. One hundred and ninety three miles.
 c. What is Consumers Re- search, Inc. 2"
 A. A non-prfit, non-commercial research and educational organiZ- alton which studies and reports on goods and services from the stand point of their selection, purchase and use by the ultimate consum- CT, and solely for his use and ben e";. The address is Washington, N. J.
 Q. Can the rusting of tin roof he stopped by painting over the rust spots with a good paint?
 A. Rust once formed on tin roof cannot be arrested by coat of pant. no matter how good the paint may be.
 If you. want a copy of our new booklet POPULAR CR F + N STARS, write to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, enclosing ten cents (1Oc) for post age and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
Pape Boss At Last

The Independent Democratic Insurrectos have filed 8 ticket. the Socialists have. done the same, and Mayor Hayes has been presented with a toy fox terrier puppy by the Hopeville Commun- ity Club. The Hopeville organiza- tion is a non-political group and the gift was a token of apprecia- ton for the increased fire protec- ton the administration has given the district. The puppy has not yet registered his party utilization but inasmuch as he deyours copies of The Republican and American there Is no telling what he may turn out to be. From his habits probably just another flea bitten, worm-cursed animal.
 However, neither the Hopeville Community Club nor the fox ter. rier's parents should be held responsible. It is the diet which is to blame.
 oh, yes! I all but forgot.
 William J. Pape, publisher of the Pape papers, has at last realized his ambition. He is now the Republican BOSS of Water bury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03

side with the United States Chamber of Commerce, the Na- tional Manufacturers' association and the Mellon coal interests, against fellow laborites. But that was one of the secret fights car ried on behind the scenes in the last session of congress.
 It took place because of the Guffey coal bill.
 Fighting for the bill were the United Mine Workers. Fighting against the bill were the machin- ists and metal trades unions.
 The latter carried on their fight even though failure to pass the Guffey bill inevitably meant a nation wide strike that would have tied up the coal industry and thrown men in many other industries out of work.
 Reason for this 1nter-labor war is the fact that the United Mine Workers Is an industrial uniOn-alI workers i'm the in- dustry belong to one organiza. tion-but the maChinists and metal workers are not. They gre organized in craft unions separate unions for each class of workers. This Is the tradi. tional A. F. of l.. type of union.
 Recently the machinists and metal trades unions have been, attempting to invade the coal fields. But passage of the Guffey bill would have made the United Mine Workers, together with beefy John l.. Lewis, its president supreme in the coal fields.
 Hence the labor legislative
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
Current Comments

I think, at child's birth, if a mother could ask fairy god- mother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift should be curiosity.
 Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt.
 In Germany, a Jew isn't man. In Germany, Catholic isn't q man. Tho one over there that is a man is the one who has the blood of an Aryan barbarian.
 1Dx.G Governor Alfred 10. smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03

are returning to r 0 s u m 0 their ordinary routine of life. During the hot season no one pays much at-
 tention to what is going on in the world at l a rg e or at home. Read ing the news p a D e r g is 8 casual detail of the daily round. At best what one reads -Ana fr AnA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03

Maybe the Japanese-American argu- ment about cartoons could be settled by reciprocal treaty. Our cartoonists could picture the Mikado with halo if Jap car toonists would do the same for our President.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
Washington Merry Co., Round
The Show Must Go On . ..
BY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT 8. ALLEN N-- uhors of "Merry Round and "More Merry-Go. Roun

The Show Must Co On.
 Soviet the wires Ambassador Buitt Moscow Annapolis Robret
  delivered in Moscow knew in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
The King Maker

Back in the fifteenth century there was another Englishman whose political history would al- most lead. one to believe that he was the ancestor of the Water- bury imitation were 1t not for the fact that the man who lived from 1428 to 1471 was a genuinely important figure in his day and time. The name of the other Englishman was Richard Neville, earl of Warwick, known to fame as "The King Maker" In 1855 war broke out in England be- tween two factions representing respectively the house of York and the house of Lancaster. Neville assumed the York side and was most responsible for the seating of Edward " on the throne of England. He expected, because of services rendered, 10 enjoy power and importance at court. Not receiving either he promptly switched sides and allied himself with the house of Lancaster. He succeeded in driv- ing the king he had made from the throne and put a dummy. Henry VI, in his place. But Ed ward " returned to England with an army and in the battle of Barnet which ensued. Richard Neville, earl of Warwick, "The King Maker" was slain. A proper end for a gentleman who tried to play both ends and the middle!!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
A Thought for Today

For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fOrnica- tons, murders.-St Mark 7:21.
 There is nothing truly evil, but what is within us; the rest is either natural or acci- dental.-Sir Philip Sidney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03

It isn't entirely feminist world yet. St. Louis has reserved saloon bars for men and made the ladies sit down to drink.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
T est Yo UT Knowledge
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

page for the answers.
 1. Where is the original of the portrait of his mother by Whistler? 2. Name the religion founded by Mary Baker Eddy.
 3. Name. the longest river in western Asia.
 4. Who was Jean Francois Miliet?
 S.. Name the fourth book of the King James version of the old Testament.
 6. What Is the English name for the Friday before Easter?
 2. Which state leads in the pro- ductiop of gold?
 8. Who was Henry Christophe?
 9. What is fur.farming?
 10. What sort of animal is millipede?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
What Has Happened

Now that Labor Day has come and gone Waterbury people who have been taking a vacation at the seashore or in the country
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03

With all those silver purchases by the government, nobody can say this depres- sion hasn't silver lining.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 9:3G p. m (daylight time). Sun rises 6:19 a. m.; sets 7:23 D. m. daylight time). .N
 All vehicles must bc lighted thirty min- utes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
The Parallel

For Q long time Mir. Pape has been at loggerheads with the political party to which he ac- knowledges nominal allegiance. He has fought Republican state organization in the person of J. Henry Roraback. He has fought the local Republican organization in the person of former Con- gressman Ned Goss. Two years ago he succeeded in kicking out of power the Republican town committee and seized control of the local machine for himself. The issue on which his struggle for control was fought was open caucuses Or, in other words, the right of the rank and file of the Republican party to select candi- dates of their own choosing to run for office. On this issue Mir. Pape leapfrogged to power with the usual result. Once in power the issue which gave him control has been thrown on the ash heap.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
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 THE EDITOR. o. In which cities did the Con- tinental Congress meet?
 A. It met at various times in New York, Philadelphia, Balti- more, Lancaster, Pa. Gone day only), York, Pa., Princeton, N. J., Md, and Trenton, N. J. Q. What government agency is the F. P. C.,
 A. Federal Power Commission. o. Is the sentence, "The food tastes badly" correct?
 A. The food tastes bad, is cor rect.
 Q. Is the acreage of the New York Geological park greater than that of the National Geological park in Washington, D. C.?
 A. The New York Zoo covers 264 acres; the Washington Zoo covers 176 acres.
 Q. Give the total registration and vote cast in the presidential election of 1882.
 A. Registration, 4s,963.530. and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-03
BY WAY of NO HARM
 by James William FitzP Patrick

e opinions conclusions appearing below those Whey necessarily those or the DEMOCRAT are they to be cOnserue0s invariably, Q reflection of their vewpoint)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-05-09
OEE THgE TEE
by w. R. NE CAllUM

champ had q little trouble qualifying
with rs, while Peacock slipped in
with a u to tie DR.. w. F. Hayes and
Volney Burnett for the medal. A little
later in came Hickman Greene, the
Louisiana kid, with another 70.
The four will play Of the tie on
May 10. because Peacock wants to
play at Baltimore in practice for the
national open Sunday.
ENTRIES for the Post Cup tourney.
t. to be played at Congressional
next week. are to close tomorrow
with Mrs. r. c. Miller, Tournament
Committee chairman of the Women's
District Golf Association. The course
was open for practice today, although
the holder Of the trophy-Mrs. Roland
MacKenZie-E at Pittsburgh with her
tall husband, where he will attempt
to qualify on Monday for the national
open championship.
Winners in the blind DOGGY tourney
at Beaver Dam were Mrs. c. s.
Range, Mrs. Carl Witcher, Mrs. T. w.
Perkins. Mrs. Alvin Pearson, Mrs.
r. E. Kelly, Mrs. c. K. Jones. Mrs.
R. M. Brown, Mrs. Frank Kramer
and Mrs. z. Duglenski.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-05-09
HEAVY Rough Make Par Real Test for CoAgans in Championship
G. W. NETMEN HALTED.

George Washington's tennis team
today smarted from the first defeat
Of the season following 7-to-2 lick
ing administered by Duke on the
Columbia Country Club courts yes
terday.
SINGLES.
Howard %. W. defeated Martin, ca
1O-S; Pierce &c. W. defeated McNeil,
al, ID. 6-3: Parsons I'D defeated
pial. 90. "a; Caton r. deffss.sS
Kay, 6-3 2-6. 6-3; Ashby Cd de-
feated Howell, 6-1. 60.
Doubles.
Martin and Mcneil (D.) defeated How.
ard and Musser. 3we. "a. 81. Par.
sons and Cation I'D defeated Dial ant
Ashby iD.l defeated Pierce and Howell
+B. Ga, 6-3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-05-09
Golf Shows Fading, Says Gene
Favors Lectures, With Movies, Over Exhibitions.
Thinks Oakmont Tough, but Fair.

thinks that Oakmont probably Is
the worlds toughest golf course,
and that a score around 295 will
win pulled up. Pointing to the
fact that in 1927 a couple of fairly
good golfers-Tommy Armour and
Harry Cooper-tied for the cham
pionship at 3ol, and that Gene
himself was third with 302. the
stubby little New Yorker predicted
that the winning score may be
around that figure again. despite
the par-wrecking scores that are
being made in minor tournaments
by the pl OCCASIONAL brigade. "Oak-
mont not only is a score-wrecker.
but a nerve breaker as well. But
it's perfectly fair" he said.
Right after the Oakmont tour
ney Gene Is going to New York
to catch a boat for Europe and
play in the British open-if he can
make it. While here he will not
play q round Of golf.