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Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11
CURING DRPRRSSIONs

A good many people are concerned
about plans for preventing future
industrial depresisons. This is a
cause to which the nation must in
due time give its best thought. The
depression of l929-l934 cost us far
more than the World War.
But 'one thing at a time" is a
good rule. The first business on
hand now is to cure the depression
that still fingers in part. We would
better fight it with every ounce of
our powers, until its last vestiges
are gone. II we devote much of our
energy just now TO curing future de-
pressions, We may not have much
left to fight the remains of the pres
ent one. The boy starting out in
school has all he can do to learn his
first lessons. He is not asked to
tackle algebra and geometry until
he has learned his arithmetic.
Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11
BOOKKEEPING on THE FARM

Most urban residents probably
still think of the American farmer
as an easy-going fellow, with little
knowledge of or interest in business
practices and methods, who lives
from the land ,,and doesn't involve
himself in financial statements or
bookkeeping systems
That picture is rapidly losing YER
isimilitude. The Farm Credit Ad-
ministratiOn recently announced
that over a million farmers, during
the past year and a half, turned in
complete financial statements when
applying for loans. And, according
to the Dairymen's League News, at
least a million more farmers kept
such records for other reasons. Bus
iness methods are as much a part
of the operation of a modern farm as
Os a factory.
This is representative Of a great
evolutionary period in agricultural
history, which began ten or fifteen
years ago and is gathering momen-
tum still. The up-to-date farmer
realizes that economic. finance, mon
etary problems. tariff legislation and
similar matters exert a vital infiu-
ence on his own personal affairs.
He is studying and. learning. and he
Is keeping books. Where his father
may have gone for years without
knowing whether he was making
money or lOOsing it, he knows pre-
;isely how his farm is going.
The influence of cooperative as
IociatiOns has been particularly pO-
ent in developing farm management
llOng these lines. The cO-Ops, by 4
bringing specialized knowledge and ,
ound methods to the administra-
ion of farm problems. have made
-reat prOgress-and individual far
ners are following the. lead.
Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11
SUBSIDIES FOR ATHIETRs

The National Student Federation
representing American colleges,
passed resolution at its annual
congress in favor Of providing sub
stiles for athletes. The point was
made that 1t was right to give stu
dents rewards for athletic ability,
as well as for scholastic excellence.
The. federation condemned the
practices. which are said to be COM
mon in college circles, OF evading
the rules governing amateur stand
ing of athletes. 1t appears to be a
common thing for many Of these
athletes to receive special lfavors,
which often come from unknown
sources, in which by various ways
they are helped to pay their college
expenses.
A superior football player or other
winner is a wonderful asset to
college. If he gains a victory for
his team, the glory Of the college is
enhanced, and students crowd into
the institution.
Athletic experience has value in
preparation for life. 1t helps a fell
low to think quickly, and helps him
make friends. And yet athletes /
often get the idea that success in
life is TO be obtained by methods /
other than hard work. and knowledge
Of the details of work and business.
The college boys go to these in
stitutions primarily to train their
minds. Many of them think far too
much about the football field and
he baseball diamond. II people
lave any money to give to colleges,
he best thing they can do is to pro-
tide scholarships for poor boys and
sirls, or add it to a fund to pay
better salaries. The ath-
etes get the choice plums of college
lfe now. The student who has lit
lie athletic power but plenty Of
rains needs encouragement more.
Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11
NATION WITHOUT CHRISTMAS

The reports Of the Christmas OBJ.
servances tell how the bells have
rung and the carols have been sung
all over the world--except in Rus
sia. There is one land where the
sweet charm ofChristmas is laughed
at, and made the occasion for scorn-
full propaganda against religion.
Has any country anything to gain
by scrapping Christmas? The chill
dren will at once veto the sugges-
tion. The brightest day Of the year
would vanish for them. What is
more important, they might never
acquire the idea Of giving anything
to anybody. II Christmas gifts go,
can any charity survivsg
Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11
Washington Snapshots

Politics as it is played in the
higher Washington circles is being
well-illustrated in the controversy
revolving around James A. MOnett,
the Federal Housing Administrator,
whose scalp is sought by any num-
Der of the more Left-Wing members
of the Roosevelt Administration.
Perhaps no better proof is needed
of the job MOffett is doing to stimu-
late construction through home
building, than the fact that those who
drafted the legislation are satisfied.
But Moffett's idea is that instead of
hurrah campaign, his Organiza-
ton should move in gradually and
lay a lasting basis for recovery, by
reestablishing the mortgage market.
So long as houses lost, or almost
lost, by mortgage foreclosures are
available for purchase, at far less
than the present building prices,
those interested in owning their own
homes will buy rather than build.
As everyone who follows Wash
ington politics knows, there is
group that sees recovery only in
Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11
~DEATH ON WHEELS

Take a look at any of the used
car lots in your town. The chances
are that you'll see dozens of bar
gain automobiles" offered for sale
for 10. 20 or so dollars. They'll run,
after fashion, and the salesman
will assure you that they offer the
ultimate in cheap transportation. II
they break down, after a few thOus-
and miles, you can leave them by
the roadside and suffer little loss.
Unhappily, these bargain" cars
may be the most expensive you can
buy-both for yourself and others.
For the most part, they have infer
ior, worn-Out brakes and inadequate
lights. Windshield wipers and horns
may work part Of the time. The
steering mechanism is shaky Tires
are smooth-made to order for skid
ding on wet or icy pavement.
Every year cars of this type cause
thousands OF accidents. They are
responsible for a high percentage
of the injuries and deaths resulting
from motor mishaps. They literally
earn the title Of Death on wheels"
and other motorists, as well as
the drivers Of the faulty vehicles, !
are the helpless victims.
The rise in the automobile acci-
dent rate which occurred in 1884
caused several states and cities to
adopt mechanical safety campaigns.
Turing which cars were given volun-
.ary, free tests for lights, brakes.
steering, etc. About half of the
,ars examined were found to be dam
yerous in one or more vital points
-and these were the average run OF
not the bargain" type.
the dangerous automo-
,ile. like the reckless driver, is es-
ential IL we are to reduce the acci-
lent toll.
Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11
A HISTORIC TRIAL

In the quiet peace of New Jersey
rural community, Bruno Richard
Hauptmann has gone on trial for
his life. on charges relating to the
kidnapping and killing Of Col. Lind
bergh's son. Some people think that
abduction attracted the attention Of
more people than any crime known
to history. The whole world waited
in tense expectation for many days,
for the latest news in that agonized
search.
The pathetic feature of 1t all is
that no amount OF search for the
abductors will ever bring back that
innocent little face. 1t is the sad
dest feature Of crimo. that when its
work is done it can never be un-
done.
Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY NOTES


The Auxiliary Of the Milford Hos
pital held its first meeting OF 1885
IN the Nurses Home ON Wednesday.
Nineteen members were present and
devoted the entire day TO sewing.
Four loyal friends have each given
q sewing machine to the hospital
and these we're in steady use the
whole day except the short while a
business meeting was held. 1t was
found that need for money for linens
was TO be met at once, so a card
party was planned for Tuesday
the 22nd. 1t is hoped that all who
are interested in the welfare OF our
hospital will buy a ticket whether
they intend going or not. It is also
urgent that all members pay their
dues now.
Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11


spending new billions, and the gov
eminent centraiizlng more and
more. In MoRett's case this meant
that he should put taxpayers money
into building instead OF encouraging
private construction. HE and Sec
retary Ickes split openly on the
subject and President Roosevelt
healed the breach. MoRett went on
his way The result is,that the
spenders could not control him.
though the word Is now being pass
ed around the capital that Congress
will not confirm his appointment.
Wherever the rumor emanated, 1t is
a safe bet, that 1t win receive full
emphasis from those who want more
experiment in government.
The first real tip-oif on President
Roosevelt's plan for handling this
Congress, came with his letter an-
nouneing that immediate payment
of the soldiers bonus would prob
ably thwart the present recovery
Il has been question:
able whether Mr.. Roosevelt would
work through compromise, as during
the first session, or would take his
heavy majority at the Capitol and
beat down the opposition. The fact
that although both Houses OF Con-
gress likely would vote bonus pay
Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11

Upon one significant point the Wis
est New Deal heads are said 70 he
agreed Recovery EFFORTS must BE-
cenEered upon stirring the durable
goods Industries, otherwise known
as capital goods industries. or heavy
Industries. as distinguished from
the consumers goods Industries.
Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11

DON'T EXPECT PEOPLE to buy
OF you, unless you telf them in some
conspicuous why what you are SELL
ing. The newspaper gives you the
vehicle for that message at an as
tonishingly low price.
Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11
INDOOR sPORTs

The American people demand
vigorous recreation. something to
stir up their lazy blood, and they
want it all the year around. The
old timers might have been content
to sit around the grocery stove in
mid-winter, or gather at tea parties.
The younger generation have the ac-
tivity impulse a number OF degrees
higher, and it demands outlet.
Outdoor winter sports fiOurished
as never before, but are not always
available. However, our folks have
evolved some excellent indoor sub
stitutes. Bowling, basketball. and
many other lively games give the
young crowd all the kinky stun they
want The cheers OF the rooters for
such sports resound through the
night air now in thousands Of towns.
1t does a town good to hear that
It is a suggestion that
good deal Of talk about depression
and hard times is superficial. You
can have lot of fun cheap in these
times. even if you "hain't got no
money"
Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11

ment and that It is popular there,
and that the President opposed i
openly indicated that he plans 20
run the show himself.
Returning Congressman, old as
wen as new. were perfectly frank
IN admitting their bewilderment over
prospective legislation. There Is an
undercurrent Of sentiment, that im-
pOrtant legislation IS being drafted
in secret BY the group branded BY
Senator Glass as rsub-prOfessors,
and that these bills will be fed to
Congress- like bait to fish, providing
Mr.. Roosevelt approves.
Whatever sentiment exists for
such proposals as unemployment in
suranees the SO-hour week, the boz
nus, and the original Wagner Labor
Disputes bill, Is Of the inspired var
iety-built up by professional re-
formers and propagandisis at
price. The degree OF success each
OF these will attain depends upon
how much heat is turned on from
the top in the direction OF making
It appear that opponents are legis-
lative slackers and enemies OF the
common welfare.
Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11

ONE THING that helps the buy
at home" movement a lot, is per-
sistent advertising by the stores.
Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11

IF YOU WANT to sell your ser
vices or goods in Milford, better buy
your supplies there.
Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11

New stOres-nOt new windows or
frOnts-will bring business to Mil
ford
Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11

DON'T TRY to do a 1885 business
with 1884 ideas. And. there are some
people who try to do a 1885 business
with ideas of 1915 or earlier.
Milford chronicle., 1935-01-11

Renew your suOseriDtiOn now.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-06-13
CARDINAL TALKS
ON PROSPERITY
VIII Not Be Achieved Un-
less Christian Deeds
Are Practiced

Newton, Mass, June 13-(UP)-
Return to prosperity will not be
achieved through varied theories"
but by the practice of Christian
principles. according to William
Cardinal O'Connell, Catholic Arch
bishop of Boston. In an address, be-
fore the graduating class of Boston
College here late yesterday, his
eminence denounced graft and
theft and public robbery in public
office by men entrusted with office
and who have vialoted their trust
by their own selfishness.
"The people of our times have
got to realize, IL they want to re-
turn to rosperity-though that
may not be the proper word, there
is no promise of material prosper
ity In Holy writ-if they would
have It in mind to return to the
possession of normal happiness and
independence of material posses
sions, there is only one thing to
be done-put into practice the
teachings and the principles of
Christ" the Cardinal said.
"All the varied theories that we
hear about are nothing but theor-
les, and the people are wading
through them trying to find place
Of refuge"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-06-13
BY FRANK MURPHY
United Press STAFF Correspond


salem, Mass. June 13.-(UP)-
Grim reminder Of one of the dark
est chapters in American history,
the ancient dungeon where Salem's
witches languished and were tor
fured before their deaths in 1892
stood revealed here today.
Buried by, Puritan descendants
who sought to obliterate all traces
Of the witchcraft delusion, the
danlx, stone death cell has been
barred by Alfred Putnam Goodell
IN the 251-year-old building that
was the old Essex county Jail.
since 1918. when the place was
converted into a dwelling, occup-
ants had let the world forget about
the chill chamber. hidden under
hears Of sand and stone. But a
few weeks ago the 59-year-oid
C<oo3oII, who was born in the house
and Is descended from that Ann
Putnam who was an accuser OF the
decided that he owed IL 10
history 70 expose the gloomy re-
ef the witchcraft delusion.
Hho sxcavafors have finished
heir wufk ana the dungeon was
To-Day. IL four stone walls
ri~Gnx Ia tlx& middle Of tho deep
& cellar. The from door was
4. |zzInr ana ~ Hers ID but corner
'Iseea AZ the aGens FpoE A piece
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-06-13
D'ANNUNzIO IS.
FINISHING BOOK

Milan, June 1s-(UP)-Gabriele
d'Annunzio, poet, war hero and
great lover, is soon to publish the
book he has spent eight years in
writing. it was learned today. 1t is
titled:
"One hundred and a hundred
and hundred and a hundred
pages of the secret of Gabrielle
d'Annunzio, who is now tempted to
die"
editors: Four "Hundreds").
The book is in three parts. The
first is an introduction by can
gelo Cocles"-d' Annunzio himself
taking his pen make from the old
phrase applies by Latins to a per.
sons with one eye. d'Annunzio lost
an eye in the World War. The Sec
ond part is of ,autobiographical
sketches, each ending with an
episode in which the poet has con-
sidered killing himself. The third,
THE Secret Book" as a philosophy
cal listing of numerous notes and
observations. made at night time,
In which the author reveals him.
self with great frankness.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-06-13
BY ELMER @. WALLER
United Press Financial Editor


New York, June 1S--(UP) -
Stocks swung irregularly higher in
light trading today successfully
overcoming the bearish Influence
OF a break in wheat prices.
Steady investment demand con-
tinued to assert itself and while
some selling developed, as result
Of wheat drop OF almost cents
a bushel to the lowest levels in a
year, the selling was not pushed
and the market absorbed all Offer
ings. Some special issues made
gains up to more than points.
Passage Of the MIRA resolution In
the senate and the uncertainty OF
what the house may do with the
revised bill, merely retarded trade
In the market. Various foreign
situations made for caution bu;
brought no selling. Gold bloc cur
rencies were easier rejecting the
uncertainty over various devaiua-
ton rumors.
The stock market could be called
almost trendless, only the chemi.
Gals performing consistently. AL
were lower with Air Reduction of
2 points at 1877 and Monsanto OF
/ 7-S to 15 SIS.
Silver shares weakened in early
trading, u. s. Smelling dropping te
1O8 for l ~ points loss. The
market came back after Secretary
of the Treasury Morgenthau indi'
Gated that the treasury price FOL
silver would not be touched Utility
shares which weakened on the
senate vote on the Wheeler Ray
burn bill showed a little improve
ment today. Consolidated Gas was
fractionally higher around ~
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-06-13

SOFT COAL Mine
| STRIKE IS NEAR
Coming in Forty Eight
Hours Unless Something
Prevents II

washington, June 13-(UP)-A
mine strike tieing up the nations
soft coal fields appeared certain
today as less than as hours re-
manned before the deadline for
cessation OF work.
Although wage contracts cover
ing some 100000 union miners will
not expire until midnight Sunday.
June 16, operations in majority
Of mines are scheduled to cease
Friday night at completion of the
35-hour work week.
Although there was no reliable
indication action would be taken
to avert a strike, three possibili-
ties stood out:
1. Passage by congress Of the
Guffey coal regulation bill which
a majority Of operators claim
would permit new contracts.
2. An agreement by United
Mine workers to suspend the
strike call temporarily in the hope
that congress will act.
8. A dramatic last minute APP
peal from the White House asking
the miners to stay at work until
the soft coal industry's problems
can be worked out.
Legislative action on the Guffey
bill would have to be at top speed
to halt the walk-out. The measure
is not yet scheduled in the senate,
although It is on the calendar. In
the house, the ways and means
has not started con-
sideration of the bill.
Miners demand an average 10
per cent wage increase and work
week shortened from IS hours to
80. They claim the advantage
gained by operators by the extern
sion cannot be permitted to con.
tinue beyond June 16.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-06-13
Torture Chamber In Days
OF Witchcraft Discovered

of chain and a marline-s spike were
found in the debris, but whether
they date to the witchcraft era is
not known. 1t is believed that all
of the instruments used to torture
the hapless victims have long since
been destroyed.
Giles Corey, who was stoned to
death, Rebecca NourSe, hanged be-
cause she could say the Lords
Prayer in Latin. and three other
women who were hanged on Gal
lows Hill-Martha Currier, Sarah
Goode and Margaret Jacobs-are
known to have been imprisoned in
the ten-by-eight-foot chamber!
And others of the 10 victims prob
ably were, too.
In the handwriting of some.
Goodell has the tales of their suf-
ferings.
Margaret Jacobs. writing her
father the day before she died. de-
scribed the 'isavagery" of the Jail
ers. how they. tied one prisoner by
the legs and neck and tortured him.
John Proctor and four other
prisoners wrote TO judge and jurors
complaining how, among other
cruelties. the Jallers had bent Proc
tors sons body In two so that his
heels touched his head.
Hidden 1T years for shame at
tho injuaflceg II recalled. the dun
geon will be opncd for public In
spectlon commcncing sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-06-13
new SURPRISE
MESSAGE COMING.
President Does Not Say
What 1t Will Be All
About

Washington, June 13.-UP)--
Refreshed after a five-day absence
from the capital, President Roose-
welt came back to his desk today
to complete a special surprise"
message he will transmit to con-
gress next week. The chief execu-
tive announced the message was
being prepared by declined to re.
veal its subject. Observers believed
1t would deal with legislation for
extension of the alcohol control ad-
ministration within the meaning
of the recent supreme court de-
cision outlawing MIRA.
Unless congress acts speedily the
FACA will automatically expire
June 16, along with code regula-
tory functions. En- route to Wash
ington yesterday from Hyde Park
and West Point, N. Y, Mr.. Roose-
welt conferred with Joseph A.
Choate. head of the FACA. There
were indications a second message
might follow close on the one now
being prepared. The president
maintained silence as to what 1t
might recommend.
Mr.. Roosevelt plans to fill in the
rest of the week with conferences
with administration leaders and
then, on Saturday, motor to An
napolis, Nd, where he will board
the yacht Sequoia for a weekend
of fishing on Chesapeake Bay.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-06-13
silver Price Stand

washington, June 10 - (Upl
The treasury will continue TO
maintain it's price Of 1857 cents
for domestic newly mined silver
even in the face of possible decline
In foreign silver prices, Secretary
Of the Treasury Henry Morgen-
thau. Jr., indicated today.
The domestic price compare Win
a world silver price of around 70
cents and ounce.
when questioned as to whether
the government would reduce the
price paid to domestic miners
should foreign silver prices ~. me-
cline, Morgenthau SAID, me
chances are we wouldn't touch tne
domestic price If the foreign price
fell" LII
Morgenthau said that the con-
rresisonal silver committee of five
Formed several days ago to further
the silver cause had not asked MIN
for an appointment.
He said that his letter to SEN
ator Pat McCarran, democrat, Ne
yada. earlier this week setting
forth part of the treasury's silver
policy was complete answer
to the senator's question.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-06-13
WOOL MARKET

Boston, June 10 - (UP) -
Sales Of wool continue mostly small
on the Boston market, and the
scattered distribution Of the limit
ed quantities selling gives no ciar-
cut picture of a definite trend IN
prices, according to today's report
of the U. s. Agriculture Depart
ment.
Some sales indicate a softer
tendency, but on the other hand
occasional lots are being sold at
prices on the high sides Of ranges
quoted in the past two to three
weeks
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-06-13
Wheat Prices Broke
GiDing Bears Chance
Steady investment Demand Continued to Assert ltselt
Market Absorbed All Attempts at Selling

American and Foreign Power Pre-
ferred advanced Q Ia to q years
high Of 23 IL
investment demand for rails
continued. Atchison, Topeka ana
Senta Fe climbed to q fracuonai
gain as did New York Central.
Trading in these issues was not
heavy. Several special issues
moved forward excellently lncluo-
ing Collins and Altman Shares
continental Can, Amerada Corpor-
alton, American Tobacco. Herculss
Motors. Ingersoll Rand and Wool
worth. all of which made new
1875 highs in gains Of point Or
more.
Industrials were firm with fair-
" heavy trading in Chrysle, Gen.
eraI Motors and Motor equipment
issue.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1935-06-13
KING GEORGE IMPROVES

Sandringham. England. June IS
-(U.P.)-King George was report
ed improved to-day while he re-
manned under close medical SUPER
vision. suffering from bronchial
catarrh which caused fear for him.
lie rose early to-day. He was
able TO take q brief motor car ride
yesterday afternoon and was seen
to DO smoking cigarette.