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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13
Better Get Busy

The announcement that rejection of automobiles for faulty brakes, lights or other mechanical defects amounted to about 50 per cent of those already tested by inspectors of the State Motor Vehicle Department in the Hartford area should make some of us down here in Water bury pause Tor moment as we careen recklessly up and down the city thorough fares. No doubt the examination of vehicles in the Waterbury district will bring as surprising results unless some thing is done to forestall such action.
 Never should the old axiom fore warned is forearmed = be put to better use than right now While no action will be taken by the state to prosecute motor car owners continued ignoring of warn inGs will probably result in some sort ot action. Right now the idea of the inspec- fions is to point out to motorists obvious faults in their cars which might be the cause of bad accidents, even fatalities.
 A great many motor car owners are ol1ick to a fault to condemn the state fathers for having wished such plan, as the semi-annual inspection, upon them. Thew term it a commercial scheme de- sIaned solely for the profit of auto repair sI1ops. Such is far from the truth. If f1jere was any ulterior motive behind the plan it was purely one aimed at the bet Ierment of driving conditions. It's going to be hard to change the human element that figures in motor crash, but when statistics prove that good proportion of them are due to faulty car equipment, #a can see the logic in any attempt that iz made to rule the car with faulty equip 1zant off the road.
 Connecticut is taking a much-needed szzp in demanding of the motorists that XHe cars they operate day after day on Eltv streets and public highways be equip I5sli with the necessary safety appliances Z|Ia< make for fewer accidents. Water EIIrv with it's high insurance rates on au- #IaobiIes should be particularly keen to z.s.ef Ihe tests that the state inspectors are zzZ|ine aIl ears through. We know that
 Eef eeetionq have shown many cars in = minus class We now should see to t
 s| 1|.x record is better.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13
Press Comment
WE CLAIM IT FOR JOHN FITCH
 (Hartford Times)

The Associated Press reports that historical societies in Charles ton, West Virginia, are irked be- cause Robert Fulton is given cred- it for launching the first successful steamboat, whereas they believe the credit should go to James Rumsey. They claim that Rum sey, Philadelphian, piloted q steamboat at Shepherdton, West Virginia, twelve years before Full ton built the Clermont. A society has been organized to prosecute the claim.
 | Connecticut will find it easy ] enough to sympathiZe with and support the West Virginia claims in so far as they refer to Fulton. It will be less easy to agree that the honor of anything except pri- or.sy over Fulton should go to Rumsey.
 It is more than merely a claim that John Fitch, rather than either Rumsey or Fulton, invented the first successful steamboat. The congress of the United States gave recognition to it a decade ago when it appropriated money for a monument to Fitch, as the inven- | tor of the steamboat, to be erected at Bardstown, Kentucky, where he died. A similar monument at Trenton claims that honor for him. So does tablet in the Cornecti- | cut state capitol.
 Fitch's claim to the honor, how ever, does not rest wholly on stat uary inscriptions. There are plen- ty of easily ascertainable facts. Fitch and Rumsey began work ing on the idea about the same time, but priority rested with Fitch. The latter was inspired by his own lameness, resulting from exposure, to utilize steam to facili- tate transportation. He first thought of a land vehicle, then de- | termined upon a boat. He had made a model as early as 1785 and built his first boat in 17S6. Fifteen years before Fulton built the Clermont and at least three years before the date claimed in Rumsey's behalf. Fitch was advertising in Philadelphia newspapers regular passenger ser- vice by his steamboat. The Phila- delphia city directory listed him as the owner of a steamboat Fitch had a boat running in 17S8 on which members of the consti- tutional convention rode. On Oct. 12, 17SS, Fitch's boat carried thir- ty passengers from Philadelphia to Burlington at a speed of six miles per hour.
 During his experiments Fitch heard of Rumsey and his similar activity and the two entered busi- ness together. Difficulties arose between them and Fitch had con- siderable trouble with Rumsey over patents.
 Even if 1t could be shown that Rumsey nntedated Fitch that would hardly establish claim that his was the first successful steam. boat, inAnmuch as his early experi- ments were with form Of pro. puiaion which never became suc- oessfnl. lie experlmented with the theory Of . Frenehman, DernouIl. q. that q boat could be propelled by pumping water from the stern,
 Fitch, on the ether hand, used . paddle deyleei first oafs eper. nted mechanically, then paddle wheels, fie aleo esperimented successfully with ihe screw pro- nelIor,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13
A Book a Day
Charm of Gardening Told by Authors
 BY BRUCE CATION

Two entertaining books that should prove delightful reading to enthusiasts of the garden patch are "Enchanted Acres" by Cove Ham bidge, and The Garden Grows" py John F. Leeming.
 Both books, although written from entirely different viewpoints. and as far apart as the United States and England. are fit com panions in anyone's plan to build up a pleasant little estate. Neither can be relegated to that dull line of treatises that usually are listed under the heading beginning with How to ."
 "The Garden Grows" doesn't confine itself altogether to the development of the charming beds of flowers that MT. Leeming cre- ated for himself and his wife on their English estate. It includes construction of a quaint. matched, and beamed dwelling they called "The Barn." the digging of a well, and the building of q bird sanctu- ary. As the second of Q series of
 books on the rural life, Ham bidge's "Enchanted Acre. stresses again the same nostalgia he had for the countryside in his first
 book. "Time to Live" While telling of his experiences in development of his backyard farm, ho also includes many valu- able bits of advice to those who
 would emulate him.
 Not only the garden, but the trees. the farm animals. the out. doors. and even the insects that melest him come undor his scru- tiny. What ho has learned is pass ed or Co the rondor.
 "Ignehnntod Acre" is published by Me0faw.ilill for t1.bo. "fhe Garden orows." published by fIaf. court. Brace. aIDo gelIs for ls.te.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13


 Leader of the movement is the National Association of, Manufac- turers. If the Central bank bill as revised by Senator Carter Glass becomes law. President Roosevelt will be vested with an authority granted only one other White House incumbent. The bill would empower Roose- welt to appoint an entirely new Federal Reserve Board. The only other president to do this was Woodrow Wilson, who got the power when the Federal Re- serve act was passed in this first term. If Roosevelt is given the opportunity to reconstitute the board, 1t is reported that he will drop Charles s. Hamlin of Boston, with 21 years service, and George R. James of Mem- phis, with 12 years service. Copyright, 1885, by United Fea-
 ture Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13
Nutmeg Billboards State Not As Anti Billboard Conscious As Most Towns In State Of Massachusetts.
NEW BRITAIN HERALD

ing outdoor advertising firm; and though that might not have made difference it had its effect in the attitude toward the change on Bea- con Hill.
 Connecticut is not as anti-bill- board conscious as most towns in Massachusetts. Is there anything more monstrous, for instance, than the situation south of Danbury on Route 2, where the Alpine like set- ting of an elaborately built inn is marred by a huge sign erected on an adjoining property and which advises motorists that there is an- other elaborate inn seven miles north of Danbury!
 This is situation in which the town, the commercial inn, and the rapacity of landowners combine to brings about desecration of seen cry. Above all stands an over-lib- eralized law which permits it.. Route 2 is one appealing especial ly to tournists entering New Eng land. It is the logical route to the hill country which extends from western Connecticut through Mas sachusetts and into Vermont. It is self-evident that tournists, when they see such dissertation of view in Connecticut, subconsciously con- clude that it is no state in which the sensibilities of tourists are con- sidered. The tourists naturally go right on into Massachusetts and Vermont; and usually under such circumstances they get there as quickly as possible.
 Plainville is quite an offender, too. The view while driving from Plainville to New Britain through a valley between high eminences is not to be sneezed at. It is so fami- liar to nearby residents that they may not pay proper attention; but to anyone from a distance and see- ing the view for the first time it must mean something. But Plain- vile has permitted the view to be all but destroyed with huge bill- boards.
 New Britain is no better in many respects. Here considerable noise is made about the heinous signs ever and anon but We notice that they remain at points most injurious to scenic views.
 If nature is beautiful why not keep it SO?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13
Selected Poem
SUMMER COMES TO THE PASTURES,

SUMMER COMES 10 THE PASTURES (Eleanor Baldwin in the Christian Science
 (Monitor) I saw on the upland pastures The beauty of galloping horses, With names that lay on the wind And Hanks that shone in the sun. They were clean the air is clean Where the white stars hold their courses, Free as the heights when the thaws begin And the mountain torrents run. I saw on the lowland meadows The quiet of cattle grazing. Pansy- black were their eyes In faces ivory -white. They were calm the earth is calm, Under skies of morning glazing The summer hills and the silken grass With the silver foil of light. l saw in the woodland clearing The red deer leaping for cover, With delicate nostrils spread And quiyering brown-brlght side. He was gone. as a~day is gone When shadows of night close over. Where safe in green and secret dark The gentle and swift abide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13

The billboard interests very properly took licking in Massa- chusetts the other day when the House snowed under an attempt to put all billboards under the Jurisdiction of the state. This would have given the towns and cities no power to prevent the erection of any type of boards within their borders and would have deprived them of the revenue. But in the event that the state were more rig orous than the municipalities this would be an advantage. The fear was widespread, however, that the reverse would have been the case. Governor Curley's daughter, for in- stance married into the states lead
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13

Clamming heretofore free and easy sport along the Connecticut shores is now in the class of regulated industries. Resi- dents in the Westport area found this out to their dismay when they started after the bivalves this week. A permit from the town fathers was necessary if they were to clam in certain areas. Written permission to take any kind of shell-fish must be obtained from the selectmen of either Fairfield or Westport It pertains solely to the Saugatuck shores, but in other sports we notice that there is ban on long clans right now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13

States. The registration of 23, ,121,.
 589 passenger automobiles in 1929
 was the highest in that class. o. What is zebuder? A. A wild goat of the Cau- casus. c. How are justices of the U. s. supreme court chosen? A. They are appointed by the president with the approval of the United States senate.
 o. How is hors-d'oeuvre pro- nounced? A. Or-deuvr.
 Q. Is Hong Kong a Chinese A. No; it is a British Crown
 Colony. o. What is an emu apple tree? A. An Australian tree with Q
 subacid fruit about a. large as a small nectarine. o. Where do cardinals Duild
 their nests? What color are their
 eggs? A. They build in bushes, nests made of twigs, root-lets, and strips of bark lined with grasses and other finer material. The hen
 usually lays four white or bluish
 eggs, speckled and spotted with brown. c. Why are barrels 6f water placed along railroad bridges? 1. A. For protection against fire. c. How old is the girl who played the part of Little Sister" in Laddie? A. Virginia weidler, who played
 the role is eight years old. 0. How can stiff pelts be soft
 ened? A. Rub the back freely with heats foot oil.
 Q. Name the American minis- ter to Sweden. A. Laurence A. Steinhardt. c. How old is Jean Harlow? A. Twenty-four. If you want q copy of our new booklet COLD DRINKS, DISHES AND DESSERTS, write to the Waterbury Demo- crat's Washington Bureau,
 enclosing ten cents (1Oc) in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13

The U S. Capitol at Washington is never without it's display of colors. But to enable proper display it is necessary to procure new sets of flags every thirty days Rains and wind raise havoc with the flags. During the present Congress there have been seven sets. Incidentally we learned that these flags are the only ones that properly may be flown after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13
Daily Almanac

Moon set 2i29 a. m. daylight time). Sun rises 5;2b q. m, sets si9e D. m.. (dayiight time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min. utea after sunset.
 lllnh tide nt New Haven sunday. July ~, iegO7 D. m.I tow tide. t;as a. m,, (dnyiight tlmel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13
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 in- formation of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13
A Super Ambassador"

It is rumored about London that Ramsay Macdonald, until recently prime minister of Great Britain, will be sent to the United States as a sort of 'super ambassador" to help Britain attain a closer cooperation with the United States on important phases of international policy. Whether the report be true or not, it at least emphasizes the growing extent to which England and America are finding cooper tion advisable.
 Neither American policy nor English policy in relation to China, for example. stands by itself. Each nations course necessarily is conditioned to large extent by the other nations course. Regardless of the numerous points of difference be- tween them, these two great English speaking communities can do tremendous service to the world at large by joining hands occasionally. These proposals for "super ambassador recognize the fact.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13

The next time you look at the map of North America one great big corner of it will probably be criss-crossed with new roads, picnic sports, etc., such as the we'll prepared map always offers. Now this may not sound unusual, but when you're informed that this corner, some 2,000 square miles of territory, has heretofore been ''blind spot," perhaps the realiza- tion of what has happened will strike home. It's in southwestern Yukon and a mapping expedition has just completed its work of marking in the hills and rills, streams and lakes of the area Unknown mountain ranges were discovered, rivers were traced to their sources. A rugged region was laid bare whose presence was amazing. And it'll be mapped henceforth. And as we say no doubt few more years will see it populated with gas stations, picnic areas and the like. Maybe!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13

1. In which borough of New York is Fordham university?
 2. What language was spoken in ancient Rome?
 8. Who was William Somerset Vaughan?
 {. Tn surgery, what Is the name for substances which destroy iiv. ing tissues and so inhiblt the ac. ton of organic poisons. as in bites, malignant disease and gangrenous pr0cesses7
 5. What body Of troops made the last desperate charge at the Battle Of Waterioo7
 (. What arc pieces of eight7
 [. When was West Virginia ad. mltled to the union,
 !. Who was Margaret 0aiiyf
 2. Name the famous waterfalls in the zaMbezi river. Afrioa.
 10. What countries have ths coin ofa7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13
Washington Merry Go Round
-. RY DREW PEARsoN bod RoBERT s ALLEN -

Authors Of "1rry and "Afore Merfy0o Round"
 washington IsProponents Patnan greenback' bonus bill already fight Louis late sptem declares 9elgano and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13

The possible range of taxation is from zero to 100 per cent and any rate fixed between these limits is wrong.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13
JULY 15

VO44 Ag
 Most favored ones today are those who were born from Decem- Der 21-January 21. General Indications of the Day
 For Everybody
 Morning-Doubtful.
 Afternoon-Fair.
 Evening-Bad.
 This is an unfortunate day. Try to keep quiet and out of trouble.
 Today's Birthdate You may feel a certain amount of foreknowledge of events around you.
 You may travel. study or have assistance from some elderly for- eigner during May through August. 1936.'
 Some enterprise should turn out to be very satisfactory in October, 1885. It should also be q good time to develop now plans.
 Danger Nov. 24-2o, 1885. Socially favorable Dec. 2e.2e. iDs6.
 Bo careful Of your stomach and knees tomorrow and . few months 10 como. Avoid changes and travel if possible.
 Readers desiring additional in. formation regarding lEleiF hoFo. scopes nFo Invited Co communicate with ocinvIno in cnfe 0f this ne,ses I!''.g Isger; ,. .l.. Enele.s 2 eeni stamped
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13

TO-DAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "He was nowhere near as tall as me" ;say, mot nearly as tall.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13
Question Box

YOu ean get an aaswer te any answsrnBie Questi0n of fact or in. formation by writing to Fredefick A. kerby. tlnestton Editor. The Waterbury DemOcrat. Washington lsureau. 1918 Thirteenth street. TliREE cents in coin or postage stamps for reply. De not use postal cards. Hledicnl and legal adyices cannot he given nor can extended researeh he made. All other qaestlons win receive name or address cannot he an- ewered. All letters are cOnfiden. tinl. YOu are cordially Invited to make use of this free service as
 THE EplToR.
 Q. How are hibiscus propa- gated?
 A. By dividing the roots early in spring, and lifting the clump and severing the large roots through the crown. They are also propagated from seed kept dry over winter and planted early in the spring.
 0. How does the sun draw wa- ter from the earth?
 A. The sun does not draw wa- vapor toward itself, but water is evaporated by heat and is incor- porated in the atmosphere. The optical illusion of "drawing wa ter'' is only the common phenom- enon of rays of light from the sun reflected on the dust particles float ing in the air, making them visible when the sun shines between clouds.
 c. What year recently has had the highest registration of motor vehicles?
 A. The registration of 26,545,- PSI motor vehicles in 1930 was the highest recently in the United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13
T st Y o U r Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13

c. How old is Jean Harlow? A. Twenty-four.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-13

If you want a copy of our new booklet COLD DRINKS, DISHES AND DESSERTS, write to the Waterbury Demo- crat's Washington Bureau, enclosing ten cents (1Oc) in postage stamps.
La gaceta., 1935-10-17
NO DISCUTIRA LA PAZ
CON SOLDADO ITALIA
NOS EN- SU TERRITORIO

Adds Ababa, oct. 17.-Ha-
biando con los corresponsales
de las agencias de notic..as de
Europa y America, ell empera-
dor Halle Selassie declare hoy
que no hablara de paz mien-
tras quede un soIda5o itaIiano
en- territorio de Utopia.
La actitud de Inglaterra, a.
trego ell Empeador, negando-
So a retirar su escuadra del Me
diterraneo prueba que Sc ha-
LA dispuesta, por medic de
su poderosa marina y de su po-
deroso ejercito, a obligar a los
v-oladores a respetar ell Pacto
de la Sociedad de Naciones.
Nuevos contingencies de ca
alleria e infanteria han salido
en- apoyo de los ejercitos del
norte y ell sur.
La gaceta., 1935-10-17
TILLMAN A FAVOR DE UNA
ENMIENHA CONSTITUTED
NAL

Luego de estudiar aver la sen
Aencia del tribunal supreme So
'bre la ley de paridad, ell seuador
Tillman de este condado, M
nifeSt6 que presentara Una en-
mienda Constitutional, en- la We
nldera legislature, que abra e.
canine en- favor de credit9s pa
ra las eScuelas.
"S espero, dijo TiIIman, que
esta enmiSnda aclare cue ell pue
bio de Florida piensa tanto en-
sus ninos como piensa en- sus
cochlrOs. La hare 10 su~ficiente-
mente fuerte para que no quede
duda al2una de que pensamos
mas en- nuestros ninos que en-
los cerdos".
Al abcgado general del esta-
do Sc lie pedira que a nombre de
las escuelas solicite otro juicio
de mas alto tribunal del esta
do.
La gaceta., 1935-10-17
ITALIA CREE QUE INGLA.
TERRA E~STABLECERA
UN BLOQUEO

Roma, Octubre 17.-Abierta-
lente Sc mantiene la creencia
n los circulos oficiales de que
nglaterra Sc pro2one estable-
ar un bloQueo contra Italia, en-
j Mediterraneo, no obstante
as gestiones que realiza ell pri-
mer ministro frances, Pierre
Laval, en- favor de la retirada
de la escuadra inglesa de csc
mar.
Noticias llegadas de Africa
p2rmiten %ase2urar que los etio-
. IS estan desintegrando su re-
sistencia en- Ell norte del terri
torio invadido.
Creese que las sanciones a =
ooradas por la Liga de Nacio :
res fracasaran. porque no COO
peraran en- elias Jap6n, Alema-
MIA, Estados y Brasil.
La gaceta., 1935-10-17
Atrdyentes Udriedddes

Han sido preparadas para e
Cabaret Oriental" de la Sec
ci6n de Recreo del Circulo Gu.
bano, pasado manana,
Precioso ell DEGRADE que 10.
muchachos han puesto en- ell an
PHO salon. Una obra que les
merecera muchas felicitacione:
En- las variedades tomari
parte Laurita del Rio, Johnni;
MARTINEZ y Velia Martinez.
Tn bale preparado con gus
to y muy de acuerdo con ell non
bre que lleva.
La gaceta., 1935-10-17
LIE TOGO AL CONDESTABLE
CAMERA

Tallahassee, Octubre 17.-Ale
gando que Sc juega abiertamen
tie en- Key West. ell gobernador
3holtz suspendi6 aver al condos
table Alberto Camera, contra e.
Iue srs enemigos politicos ju :
aaron declaraciones. Dice ell 60
bernador que Ell Key West hay
20 casas de bolita y que SO ven
dedores van de casa en- casa O.
freciendo su "mercancia'. Tam
bien Sc acus2 a Camera de acep
tar soborno.
La gaceta., 1935-10-17
UN TURCO VIAJA EN- UNA
PIRAGUA DE Iona

Madrid, Get. 17.-Ha llegado
al puerto de Sevilla ell turco
Mustafa Ibasan, que esta dan
do la vGelta al mundo en- una
piragua de Iona. La pequena EN-
barcaci6n tiene flejes de acero
Y una eslora de cuatro me-
tros. Mustafa hizo en- Sc horas
la travesia de Cadiz a Sevilla.
Proyecta terminar Su aventura
ell ano 1910, Dice que ha reco-
rrido todos los mares de Euro
pa, Asia y Africa.
La gaceta., 1935-10-17
lC~ONSAGRADO UN NUEVO
OBISPO

Madrid, oct. 17.-El nuevo
bispo de Pamplona, padre Mar
celino Olachea, fue consagrado
sn esta ciudad, en- la catedral,
con una brillante ceremonial.
Despues de la consagraci6n
ell obispo asisti6 a una fiesta
celebrada en- su honor, en- Bara-
aldo, su pueblo natal.
La entrada solemne en- Pam
plona la hara ell dia 81. Ell DR..
Muniz, que era obispo de esa
di6cesis, pas6 al arzobispado de
Santiago de CompoStela.