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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-13

had not given the matter any thought.
 "Well," advised Stack, you think it over and let me know before the bill comes up and I'll see what I can do."
 NOTE: When Stack told this to some of his colleagues, and they indicated amazement at his bluntness he laughingly ad- monished them: "Oh, you don't know how to handle these things. The trouble with you boys is you don't know politics"
 MERRY.GO.ROUND
 Franklin D. Roosevelt's stamp collection is far more valuable to-day than in 1882. Since he became president. he has re- ceived from China complete set of stamps current in 1884, and from the children of Hol- land, and the president of Costa Rica, collections of their coun- tries Professor Raymond Moley of Columbia university is tested among the instructors in J. Edgar Hoover's special school for G-men. One of the courses in. pistol practice, conducted in a sound proof range in the base ment Members of the Securities and Exchange com mission are denied the right to trade on the market. Recently two members of the staff were forced to cancel orders for a gold mining stock, though their hunch was based only on public records A gallery visitor in the House of Representative the other day pointed to young members who was running his hands through his dark hair. "Who Is that?" the visitor asked. He was told it was Congressman Marcantonio. The visitor laughed. Don't kid me. Whats his real name?" Pants from window shades Is the trans formation performed by EZRA workers in Shawnee County, Kansas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-13
ABook a Day
He Told the Films
 About Iowa Farms
BY BRUCE CAPTION

Any novelist who writes con- sistently about Iowans is bound to get out to Southern California sooner or later, suppose. The tal- ented Phil Stong gets there with whoop in "The Farmer in the Dell," and produces a neat, swift ly-moving novel which once again advances MT. Stong's eminently sensible thesis-that Iowa is a grand state which produces some swell people.
 This story is chiefly about old Pa Boyer, who retired after years on an Iowa farm and moved his family to Hollywood.
 As the story opens, Pa is finding the going bit tough. His income from the farm back in Iowa is dwindling, and to get little ex- tra money he makes a stab at work ing as an extra on movie lot.
 Getting an extras job, Pa Boyer is immediately kissed by Lady Luck. The company is making a picture of Iowa farm life, and Pa is the only man on the lot who ever saw either Iowa or a farm; and he suddenly finds himself a combination of expert adviser and prized character actor, drawing down some hundreds of dollars a week for his pains.
 What happens thereafter-how Pa blows through the sophisticated film colony like fresh breeze off the cornfields. how he builds a solid place for himself, repairs his shattered fortunes and strides manfully past all of Hollywood's pitfalls-makes a neat and enter taining bit of summer reading.
 Published by Harcourt. Brace & Co.,, the book sells for $2.
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OY WdS Ne4GGAAt 5 and two aspirants for the Job went after 1t. One was a Re- publican of Irish extraction who based his appeal for votes upon an attack against the New Deal. His Democratic opponent was born in the province of Alberta, of Franco-Canadian parents, and, before election, was report ed as speaking with an accent. Neither the Democratic nor the Republican National Committee attached enough importance to the contest to send speech makers into the state to help along the interests of the can- didates of their respective par ties. The election, in the na- tional picture, was just one or those things wherein local, ra- cial, and personal complica- tions made it's outcome value less as gauge by which the direction of the political current could be estimated.
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Selected Poem
SUMMER.

SUMMER. (Leona Ames Hill in The New York sun) The delicate snow of wild blackberry bloom Drifts white in old fence rows and children play Through the clear light of an enchanted day. Then droop right heads in sleep. From summers loom Come pastel-colored dawns and mornings stippled With tawny heat that to bronze by noon, Afternoons dusty and hot, an orange moon Riding the sky on velvet nights. Wheat rippled By the slow hand of an impersonal wind Glints coppery-gold. Soon will the tart striped apples
 Of August ripen and drop where sunlight dapples Neglected orchards and pasture streams be thinned
 To rills of silver while red lilies blow In swamps where fell the wild blackberry snow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-13

Once more we see red. An historic mon- ument down in Bridgeport has just been despoiled. Vandals broke open a leaden box, part of the Soldiers and Sailors mon- ument in the Academy Hill section of the town. They stole some of the contents of the box; others were destroyed when the box was left open to the elements. What purpose there could be behind such an act of dissertation as this is more than we can understand. It takes all kinds of peo pie to make this world. Too bad the van dals can't be segregated.
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Bosh-!

have not the time, space, nor patience to indulge in any exhaustive treatment of such bosh. l am unaware of any att tempt on the part of President Roosevelt to trample any of my civil rights into the mire. I have read and heard many statements to that effect in Republican journals and from self-appoint- ed guardians of the Constitution enlisted from the ranks of dis grunted reactionary Democrats but 1t is the first time have seen such stuff in a magazine con- cerned with religion. Just how and why a periodical conse- crated to the principle of re- ligious freedom should become a carrier of anti Roosevelt cam paign material is what stirred my interest. It must be that having tried all other lines of attack against the administra- tion's program of humane legis- lation those who hate 1t are re- sorting to an appeal to religious stupidity, the last resource of the Intellectually barren.
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rO.DAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "Was 1 or you on duty?" say, "Was l or were you on duty?" %

A. They cost two shillings and from the Registrar General, H. M. General Register House, Edinburgh Scotland.
 c. How many presidents have vetoed soldier bonus bills?
 A. Bills providing for soldier bonus for World War Veterans were vetoed by Harding, Coolidge, Hoover and Roosevelt. President Harding vetoed q bill in Septem- Der. 1922; President Coolidge vetoed a bill in May 1924. which was sub sequently passed over his veto and became the Adjusted Compensa- ton Act of May 19, 1924. Presi- dent Hoover vetoed a Bonus Bill in February 1881, which was uassed over his veto, The original Pat. an bill, adopted by the house in June 1882, was defeated in the Senare. It was passed by Congress and President Roosevelt vetoed 1t in May 1885.
 c. What does the name Patri- cia mean? 41fs
 A. It is the feminine form of Patrick. from the Latin, and means noble.
 c. How many painters are there in the United States?
 A. The Census enumerated 323,O32. It is estimated by trade authorities that approximately 50,000 do some contracting in ad- dition to 15,000 contracting paint CTS who direct the work of others.
 If you want copy of our new
 Booklet THE DOG AND CAT
 BOOK, writ to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, enclosing ten cents (1Oc) for
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Similar Case Here

When Democrats permit themselves to be lured into a political fight it Is not an un- common result that Republicans cash in on the fracas. The mo- ment that Republican newspa- pers espouse the cause of one group of Democrats as against another group a baby in arms should know that the epd they seek to achieve is not the suc- cess of the espoused faction but the defeat of both, and the tri- umph of Republicans. This thought Is respectfully submit ted for the earnest consideration of our local democratic insur- rectos.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-13
: T est To ur
 Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. What is frost?
 2. What is meteorite?
 3. Is 1t correct to say that children are raised? .S4 1.
 4. What is the name for mass of competed ice originating in . snow-field? N ss 5. Is the U. S. member of the League of Nations? s.
 6. Give the name of the c. B. and c. R. E. .f44 .t.4s
 q. What Is a Litvak?
 g. Has an absolute vacuum ev- CT been attained? .4s
 .. What Is. another name for wood alcohol? .s t
 10. Name the capital of the Maderia Ielands.
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Horoscope
BY 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 interest, it outlines inc formation of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
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8 00uuAtG PAOOA that President Roosevelt and his pro g ram have lost pub- lie confidence a n d national support. It will be r e c ale d that the con- gr e s si o n II berth occupied by a denocrat- ic representa- tive from the heart of the textile district in "Little Rho-
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usually those which have failed to pay dividends-are being panicked into the frame of mind where they are willing to believe that the President is not to de- stroy the goose which lays--at remote intervals-the golden eggs. Business men are being bombarded with inside informa- ton bulletins from inspired sources in Washington that the administration is out to strangle them. All this is not new but the latest propaganda spreader against MT. Roosevelt and his social and industrial program is a certain type of religious pub lication. I have in front of me . magazine published in Washing ton and purporting to be dedi-' cated to the principle of relig- ious freedom. The front page shows a picture of Lexington Battle Green of the Revolution ary War. The back cover is or namented with a poem, written by a female patriot, and entitled "Stand by the Flag. quote at random one immortal stanza:
 "So few there are ,
 Who see the light, :.
 While Nhordes would plant
 The cursing blight
 Of communist creed
 Or socialist plan
 On our government formed
 For the freedom of man.
 Stand by the nag!
 If the quotation above was a solitary instance of the use of the bogie-man motive it would not warrant much consideration but the pages of the magazine are filled with familiar fear rais- CTS. One contributor writes an essay on "Liberty, A Divine Right" and is moved to note that
 "We are on the verge of an elective despotism than which there is no worse tyrant. Civil rights long established and made secure, as was thought by their inclusion in the fun- damentaI law of the land, are being trampled upon by those in authority. It is high time that once again there shall be heard throughout the land voices declaring unequiy0caliy in favor of liberty as . divine right"
 Another fright expert declares:
 "The present day demand to scrap liberty is reaping dire consequences. The common welfare' cry is enlisted against mans right to free choice. Conscience must give way to a majority rule. with the net result that we are fac. ing a crime situation unknown before in our history"
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Bogie-Man Tactics

The campaign to discredit MT. Roosevelt grows more intensive day by day and may be expected to increase in fury and virulence as we. near another national election. The general public is fairly we'll informed of the tac- tics which are being pursued. Investors in utilities stocks
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Daily Almanac

Sun rises 5:5s a. m.: sets 7:55 D. m., (daylight time).
 All vehciles must be lighted thirty min- utes after sunset.
 High tide at New Haven Wednesday. August n. 11:4e D. m.; low tide. 6:4s .. m.. (dayiight time).
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Washington Merry Go Round
. BY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT s. ALLEN uthors of "Merry. Round and "More Merrx.Go. Ro
y.Go.Rounilo

Washington, Aug 1s-There anti Louisiana should Kingfsh of Their branding him traitor to polite phrasng hurled his
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Question Box

,You can ges an answer Co any answeFabie question Oe fact or "A. formation by writing to rredeftck M. Kerby, QuestiOn Editor, The Waterbury Democrat, WasAingtOn Bureau, i013 Thirteesth Street. Washington. D. O., enclosing TAREB cents in eoin or postage postal cards. Medical and legal advices cannot be given noR can extended eeseaRch Dc made. All other questions will receive personal reply. Letters without name or address cannot De an. swered. All letters are cOnMdens tial. You are cordially snvfted to make use of this free service as
 THE EDlTOR.
 Q. Who were the Detroit pitch CTS in the last game of the 1884 World Series?
 A. In order of their appear ance on the mound, they were Rowe, Hogsett, Bridges, and Crowder.
 c. What is a breasthook
 A. A W shaped umDer or plate the timbers or stringers of opposite sides of ships where they fln into the stem. The term is alsb, applied to a similar con- meeting piece at the stern. although such piece is properly called a crutch. m @
 Q. Who was the historical char acter Jennie Wade?
 A. She was the Molly Pitcher of the Battle of Gettysburg in the Civil War; born May S1, 1S43 and killed by 8 stray bullet while she was making bread with which to feed the Union soldiers during the battle of Gettysburg, July 5, 1883.
 c. How much do copies of birth certificates cost in Scotland, and where can they be obtained?
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What we lack in reading we make up in looking" remarks Will Rogers, and America sure has lot of things to look at.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-13
"LittIe Rhody"

Partisan political editors have been making a great to-do over the recent special election held in Rhode Island. They see 1t in
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run and so we seem to be getting busi- ness boom instead of business doom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-13

One of the puzzles of our social system is the effort of authorities in big work house to find work for "sales counselor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-13

Some critics call the new federal tax confiscation of wealth and others call it merely small change.
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BY WAY of NO HARM
 by ~. James William FitzP Patrick

Che opinions conclusions appearing below are not necessply those of the editors of THE they to be construed,
 invariably, as . reflection of their viewpointl.
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AUGUST IS

Most favored one to-day are through March 21.
 General Indications of the Day
 For Everybody
 Morning-Bad.
 Afternoon-Doubt
 Evening-Good.
 The evening is excellent for bus mess and for social dealings. The afternoon is good for anything which requires energy.
 To-day's Birthdate You should have a good sense of humor.
 You should have many fortunate things happen to you during Feb ruary and March and October of 1936. Bushes, love affairs, specula- ton and travelling should be benefit to you. Your children should bring you success at that time. Danger January through 6. 19ss.
 Socially favorable January 1s through 2s. 1886.
 Readers desiring additional in. formation regarding their horo- scopes are invited to communi. cate with OCtRvine in care 0f this newspaper. Enclose s cent stamped. seIf-nddresscd en.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-04
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WALTER CLAYTON DIED THIS NOON
Member of We'll Known Family Succumbs to
 Short Illness

Walter c. Clayton, 51, son of Mir and Mrs John R. Clayton of 45 Park Place died this noon at the home of his parents after brief illness. He was engaged as q commercial traveller for many years but of late had been re- tired. His last place of employ ment was with the Silver City Cut Glass Co of Meriden. He was born in Waterbury and educated in the schools here. He was q member of Trinity Episcopal church.
 His father. John R. Clayton. op- erated a jewelry store on Bank street for many years. He is sur vived by his wife, Mrs Elizabeth Clayton of New York city; his par ents, and five sisters, Mrs Robert W. Lowell of Waterbury. Mrs Clay ton l.. Klein of Naugatuck, Miss Olive A. Clayton of Waterbury, Mrs Charles T. Hindley of New York city end Mrs Angus Park of Staff ford Springs.
 The body was removed to the Aldcrson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Friends are re- qucsted to omit the sending of flow CTS.
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Lindberghs Began
 Details Yesterday
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determined to do her part for jus- tice.
 Her eyes, wavering once in a while, were black and flashing as she recalled the incidents of the early evening when she sat in the living room of her home, her work done for the day, telling her hus- band about the baby's cold and her ministrations to him. r. Anne Morrow Lindbergh looked to be at the breaking point only twice during her ordeal. Once was when Wilentz asked her: And that was the last you saw of your son ?" Again when he said, bringing to remnants of what had once been the undergarment in which her baby had gone to bed.
 ''Is that the garment you men, ton when you say Betty Cow made 1t for him out of woolen petit. | coat?" l., ,.t.
 She lowered her. eyes, then lift. ed them to the prosecutor.
 "Yes." she said, "it is." l Her torture lasted 45 minutes | AlluUeESH tOVh Hci pAdSS oh0 Sui ricd on the story where the wife left off.
 Colonel To Finish Story | That story he will finish within the next few hours. He will be re- called. perhaps more than once ! during the trial, to elaborate on Il and give q more complete recita of It's details. But he cannot say | L. f...~ I,.s,y u b,ea n h o he has already said.'
 l From the lawyers viewpoint, ht was an ideal witness. He answered specifically the questions asked often with a yes or no. He volun' teered information only twice. eacf time asking permission to recitt what seemed to him to have bear | ing though a little outside the direc his Hopewell home from a day ir New York. Of dining with his wife | He and Mrs Lindbergh talked 1T the living room. He heard a crash ing sound. He thought an orange crate had fallen in the kitchen Later, he said, he realized 1t wa. the kidnaper, descending from tht nursery with his, baby, falling witf I UTOhCH 1AC f0OoShAp~A tsN discovery. a half hour later. tha the baby was gone.
 Describes His Search
 Col. Lindbergh :-ShalI describe what happened then?
 Prosecutor Wilentz.--Yes, please
 Col. Lindbergh:--I immediatelJ went into the closet of our owI room adjoining and got a Spring field rife which kept there ant stood at the top of the stairs, call ed to MT Whateiy (the butler) ant asked him to call the sheriff a Hopewell. went outside on th' road north of the house. It wa extremely dark that night. T coult see Q very little distance, and walked on that road probably fo a hundred yards. l then returne' to the house.
 He told of finding the note de manding $5O,000 on the window sill of the nursery. Later he foun' the broken ladder some 70 fec from the house.
 Today's session probably will en' the first week of the trial Justic lTrenchard, the scholarly jurist wh' has maintained perfect order in potential bedlam, indicated toda. Ithat he would call a recess tonigh until Monday. 5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-04
Discouers Fire
 Dies or Shock

Joseph Kudirka, age about so, of 1O1 Drayer avenue, own CT of a tavern at S3 Bank street died of q heart attack shortly before one o'clock toe day after he had discovered a fire under the stairway in the building adjoining his tavern.
 Mir Kudirka had gone across the street to BcnuIcP's Drug Store to give an alarm and after telling the proprietor. John Bendlcr of the outbreak of the fire, started back across the road when he was seen to fall. ~
 He was brought in to the store by Joseph Paul and Frank Shimkis who were pass ing by at the time and Dr Al- fred Drchcr, of North Main street was called. Indications were that Mir Kudirl<a had died before being brought into the store.
 He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs John Wilson, of tho Draycr avenue address. Mir Kudirka was one of the pioneer Lithuanian rcs- idents of the Brooklyn section and one of the carly support CTS of St Joscph's church. The body was removed to the Del inks funeral home. :.
 Small damage was caused by the fire which was cxtln- guished after 1t had slightly burned n partition.
 pr Edward Kirschbaum, medical examiner, ascribcd death as being due to heart failure.
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President Giues
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tension of CCC work and other projects.
 Mir Roosevelt pointed to sub. stantial benefits to agriculture, in- creased industrial activity and profits to merchants during the past year.
 Spirit of Confidence
 "Of equal moment" he ex plained, there Is evident a restora- ton of that spirit of confidence an1 faith which marks the American character. Let him who, for specu. lstive profit or partisan purpose. without just warrant, would seek to disturb or dispel this assurance, take heed before he assumed re- sponsibility for any act which slows our onward steps,"
 In appealing for the adoption of his new policy, the president re- called to congress the special mes- sage last June in which he said among our objectives I place the security of the men. women and children of the nation first"
 That remains" he said. "our first and continuing task: and in q very real sense every major legis- lative enactment of this congress should be component part of it.
 The president said he planned to send to congress in a few days definite recommendations based on security studies. These recommen- dations, he said. twill cover the broad subjects of unemployment insurance and old-age insurance, of benefits for children, for moth- CTS, fort he handicapped. for ma ternity care and for other aspects of dependency and illness where a beginning can now be made"
 Better Homes for People
 As to better homes for the peo- pie, MT Roosevelt added that the first practical steps can be made through proposals which he will suggest in relation to giving work to the unemployed.
 "Whatever we plan and what ever we do," he said, should be in the light of these three clear objectives of security. We cannot afford to lose time in haphazard public policies which cannot fini a place in the broad outlines of these major purposes. Tn that spirit I come to an immediate issue made for us by hard and unacceptable cir cumstance-the task of putting people to work. In the spring of 1883 the issue of destitution seemed to stand apart; today, in the ligh. Of our experience and our new na- tional policy, we find we can put people to work in ways which con form to initiate and carry forward the board principles of that pol icy"