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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06
Press Comment
SPANISH INFLUENZA.
(New York Sun.l

E
 Those who recall-and every mature citizen must-the pande- mic of influenza which occurred !n 1918 read with disquiet the news that the disease is again prevalent in Madrid, for the plague of sev- ehteen years ago was called the Spanish InfiuenZa," because 1t seemed as if its distribution be- gan Tn Spain. President Niceto Alcala Zamora, Minister of Agri- culture Jiminez Fernandez and Minister of Communications Cesa r Jalon are among the present suf- ferers. h4
 Reappearance of the disease In
 the country from which, with little
 justice, half generation ago 1t
 took it's distinguishing adjective.
 does not of necessity mean that there is to be another visitation
 so severe as that of 1918. Infiu-
 enza is with us always; it attacks
 in various ways, and the fact that city or a country was the cen
 ter of its distribution in one year does not mean that the community
 will again bear the unenviable dis
 tinction. It is not the Spanish, but
 the influenza, that must be feared.
 This year New York city has
 been relatively fortunate with the disease. The number of cases re-
 ported has been low and the num-
 Der of deaths not proportionately
 high. The method of treatmenS
 remains 4unchanged--rest In an even temperature, and obedience to the simple orders of a physician.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06
INNER CIRCLE" BOYS AT WATERTOWN
 PUZZLED
Editor .Denocrat. :.

Editor Democrat:
 A recent letter by Disguised Citizen" has created a sensation among the "inner circle'' boys. It seems the voters of this town have no right to the inside dope, such as near mechanics" trying to make repairs wrecking the police car (twice). sleeping on the job at overtime wages. and many other things which will he mentioned la ter.
 Republican Town Chairman, Su- perintendent of Water Department and Surveyor for the EZRA Lock- wood has been very busy with six men trying to locate 8 gravel bank What is the matter with Brahens or Bradshaw's sand banks? There is $50.00 plus Lockwood's pay thrown away. s < s
 The wise ones are trying to fig ure out the biggest racket" in town at the present time. Some say sand banks, some Insurance and others say gasoline"
 wonder why we stopped draw ing gravel from Woodbury. wOn- der how 1t happened Selectfnar Coon was allowed to work. II won der how Selectman Reicfenb9cf felt about being called up and failed down about z:SO q m. NC
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

We don't know how far Arthur c. Clark, superintendent of the State Board of Fish cries and Game, will get with his plan to ask a $1,OOO,00O appropriation from the Legislature with which to buy game pre- serves, but we certainly don't think this is just the right time for him to apply for such an amount. Not that we are opposed to game preserves and the like. Far from it. We'd like to see more of lem, but with Connecticut going into the red deeper and deeper each day such things as game pre- serves will have to wait. It's pity, too with so much land available. Where are our philanthropists?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

Motor Vehicle Commissioner Michael A. Connor likes the idea of lighting the more important highways of Connectlcut. He recently asserted that GA per cent of the fatal accidents in this state in 1884 hap pened during that portion of the day when automobile lights were on. Careful post ing of highways is the first duty of the officials to protect the motorist; the sec ond one, he said, was to light it so that visibility at all points is also good. No doubt lights would cut down the number of night accidents and thus materially reduce the death toll on our roadways Still it's not an easy task to place lights along the more important ones. And if the state thinks it can afford to do it, we certainly are going to put up big howl for the neglected pedestrian who should have sidewalk or proper path which he may follow along the important highways in the vicinity of populated areas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06
GEN. JOHNSON A CUTTER. FIR. COUGHLIN STICKS
 TO HIS GUNS Waterbury, Conn. a. -z March 5, 1885.
Editor, Waterbury Democrat:

~Ae~@ S@N " ~ Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Former MIRA Administrator General Hugh s. Johnson, who publicly stated some time ago that the MIRA was ''dead as the dodo," after he had tried desperately for many months to cram 1t down our threats, now comes out and takes round-house swing at Father Coughlin because the latter doesn't agree with unsuccessful move ments to lead us out of the de- pression. aa
 Although we may be confused on many issues in the controversy we at least recognize these two facts
 General Johnson quit under fire. He tired of trying to force the wrong medicine upon us patients.
 Father Coughlin has been In the fight frOm,the very beginning and has not faltered a fraction of q second no matter how tough the going has been.
 Flther Coughlin proved to all that he. was more of a man than General Johnson was or ever will be-a fighter who sticks to his guns despite the odds. Should we abandon Father Coughlin now that General Johnson has suggest ed it, or so on with the leader who has shown his loyalty to US all in bitter strife?
 General Johnson and hts kind have been shown up ~as quitters and poor medicine men, while Father Coughlin carries on like the doctor until the patient is cured. Pied Pipers always attracted the type that leaves sinking ship.
 ft JERRY DONOVAN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06
IN TO-DAY'S MAIL
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met with interference. The player was Father Coughlin, who grabbed the ball last Sunday. Donald Richberg~ made a dive at him and temporarily stopped his progress when he stated that, as long as Roosevelt is president there will be no money imitation. General John son stepped in and tackled but bumped into Huey Long and at this writing the ball is in mid air. Read the papers and tune in on the radio for the play by play de- tails.
 Yours for a touchdown before the dawn of another century.
 METHUSELAH.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

naturalized after a certain period of residence in the United States
 A. No.
 0. How can artificial honey be made?
 A., Bring five pounds of white sugar and two pounds of water gradually to a boil; skim we'll and when cool, add one pound of hon. ey and four drops of peppermint. To make better quality, add less water and more real honey.
 c. Who played the principal roles in "The Four Feathers?
 A. Richard Arlen played the character who received the four feathers; Fay Wray was the lead ing woman, and the other princi- pals were Give Brook and William Powell.
 0. Is there legal time limit within which juries must render a verdict in a murder case?
 A. There is no set time limit. The jury is free to deliberate as long as it wishes. It lies within the discretion of the court to ac- cept report by the jury that it cannot reach a verdict, or to send them back for further deliberation in an attempt to reach an agree ment.
 o. Did the United States gov ernment have any debts to foreign governments at the beginning of the W6rld War?
 A. No.
 o. What does the Indian name Chula mean?
 A. It is Choctaw Indian for Red Fox.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06
THE ORATORICAL GUNNERS
 INDICATE WHAT IS 2 TO COME
Waterbury, Conn.,, March 5, 1885.
Editor, The Democrat:--

Editor, The Democrat:--
 The old timers can talk about Clay and Calhoun, Uncle Joe Can non and all the rest of the old time spell binders but in the language of the modernists-they ain't heard nothing yet. The big guns of the goth Century are opening up for the battle of Thesaurus. Without dictionary, an encyclopedia, Shakespeare and the Bible the rest of us ordinary folk will have n tough time keeping pace with the pflow of rhetoric that will be poured forth from now until the election in 1886. As Elmer Twitchell woNld say, the wind bags of man will be loosed with an even chance for the wind.
 General Hooey Johnson can sling pretty fair line of oral gas. His salivary glands and larnyx mixes up a premium priced flow of stream lined jargon. Me thinks he is taking on man sized job when he makes oratorical passes at Father Coughlin. As for Hooey Long (not to be prejudiced we VIII use tue iSdIH6 SpculuB OLS tHc first name) the Kingfish will nor pull his punches. As between the two Hooeys the language they will resort to will be the most vitriolic that ever belched from the bowels of men.
 The New Deal has caused the strangest mixture of interests and personalities that, perhaps, history can recall. Industrialtsts blow h ot and cold. Likewise do political writers, bankers, labor leaders, lib- erals and conservatives. President Roosevelt, as he leaned to the right then to the left and then see- sawed back and forth, so gummed up his plays that his players be- came confused.
 one player decided to take the ball and try for a touchdOwp-.-biit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06
Crime Gets Bad Blow

The shooting to death of such outlaws as John Dillinger and Pretty Boy" Floyd is, easily the most spectacular part of the Department of Justices drive on crime. Equally important, but far less exciting; is the quiet and methodical way in which the e men" are cracking down on per sons who give aid and comfort to gang sters. Twenty persons stood before federal judge in Dallas Texas. the other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06
That is the whole story.
 With labor in a fighting mood

IIlaC IS the WnOle story.
 With labor in a fighting mood over the auto code renewal, with the progressives disgrutled over his recent rightward trend, and with Huey Long ready to bounce at the slightest opening, the president could not afford to turn thumbs down on the McCar- ran amendment.
 That was the reason why democratic floor leaders resorted to the unusual recourse of bolt ing the bill back to committee after the senate had approved the McCarran provision by the hair-line margin of one vote.
 Ordinarily an amendment adopted by so close count is allowed to go to conference where it is practically certain of elimination.
 THE HITCH
 But the administration did not dare to take chance on the is- sue in the house.
 After the independent attitude displayed by the senate it was a safe bet that if the h o u c re. ceivcd a chance to vote on the amendment it would have ap- proved 1t also.
 Not daring to risk this hazard, administration masterminds con- ceived the strategy of sending the bill back to committee in the hope that the country would rush to the presidents support. They expected the senate to be deluged with rebuking messages forcing it to reverse itself.
 It was a neat maneuver-ex- cept for. one thing.
 The country did not raise to the Presidents support.
 Senators received some tele- grams and a small amount of mail, but, sentiment was split about fifty-fifty.
 An example of this significant public indifference is what hap pened to Senotor Bill Borah, one of the strong supporters of the McCarran amendment.
 Following the Senate vote, Representative D. Worth Clark. Idaho Democrat, telegraphed a statement to Idaho newspapers assailing Borah for imperilling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

Washington, March Wire tapping and tall tales of espion- age among government bureaus used to bring smiles of incredu- lity. They don't any longer. Under the New Deal there is probably more espionage than at any time since war days; per- haDs even mOre-of a different naturc-than there was then.
 For New Deal espionage is chiefly intro-New Deal-different government officials spying on each other.
 Most recent circumstantial evil dence of espionage is in the office of little Chester Davis, now supreme in the AAA. Not long ago he acquired a 'record- ing machine" This is an instru- ment that can be attached to anyone's telephone wire at the switchboard, where it records all conversations on any one line.
 Just what use Chester made of the machine is not known.
 But when he called in Victor A. Christgau, his assistant ad- ministrator, to notify him of his dismissal, Chester cited as the son certain conversations Christgau had had with the AAA rebels.
 The other day caller. entered the office of high-placed execu- tive of the AAA and began to talk.
 "Sh-h-h!" sounded the execu- tive, making motions vigorously. Then he whispered, "Thcre're things fixed up on the walls around here that we. don't know anything about"
 AWKWARD MOMENT
 Secretary Perkins, had an awkward moment during dedi- cation ceremonies for the new labor department building.
 She was reading a number of congratulatory messages. One of them from the band of the Unit ed Mine Workers Union which furnished the music.
 The bandsmen explained that they had come from w .teigrVni: they had come from West Vir- ginia to play at the ceremonies as tribute to Madame Secretary her assistant. Edward F. Me- Grady and "that grand old man, General Hugh Johnson"
 Miss Perkins obviously had not seen the letter before. In sev- eral of his magazine articles Johnson had sharply criticized Miss Perkins.
 But she didn't>falter when she came to Johnson's name.
 She read the letter thrOughs without a hitch. F. SINGLE FACTOR
 Underlying the senate White House duel over the work-relief bill was just one factor.
 The president did not want to go on record as vetoing a meas- ure containing a provision pro- tectiuE wage levels +.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

MARCH z Try to do your work which re- quires mental energy in the morn- ing. The remainder of the day Is uncertain, every new step may lead you into a hole in the ground. It will be necessary to be very sure of your ground and to be calm. Birthdate
 Many people, who belong to the clergy are born on this date. 1t represents symbolism. They are also fond of fish and fishing as Q hobby. or business. It will be nec- essary for you to go through the test of Neptune this year from October through March, 1886. You may prosper on the spiritual path if you strive for that end. You must studiously avoid too many stimulants or narcotics. You may travel.
 Financially favorable May through August, 1885.
 Readers desiring additional in- formation regarding their hOrO- scopes are invited to communicate with Octavine in care of this news paper. Enclose Scent stamped self.addresScd envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06
A Thought for Today

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call the name of the Lord shall be delivered: for in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deIiverance, the Lord hath said, and in the remnant whom the Lord shall call-JOel 2:32.
 O God, how beautiful the thought, how merciful the blest decree, that grace can al- ways be found when sought and nought shut out the soul from Thee.-Eliza Cook.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

wonder he is. sick and that goes
 for Frank Rheinhold.
 |' I wonder if Watertown isn't
 about ready for town manager
 at $5,000. per year and save sthe town at least $20. l. WONDER.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06
Your Questions Answered

You enn get an anpvgeP to any mnsweFnbie quentlen 0e enct 0R Co. formHt ton by writing Co Frederick ni, keeby. 0aentton EditOrs The Waterbury lDemOrrat. WashtngtOm Dureau, 1Of3 Thirteenth Street, WanhIngson, D. c.. enclosing . THnEH e, sss.s n.i, in cO,s .,, or 2: Se.'.Es ss postal cards. Bdedicnl and legal advIces canoot be given noP caa extended research be made. All other amestiOnB will receive q personal reply. Letters without name or address cann0t he ans svvered. All letterH are c0nflden. tInI. You are cordially tnvsted to make use Of this free service aS Often aS you please. .t THE EDITOR. @. When will the next United States Census of Religious bodies be taken?
 A. In 19S6.
 Q. Where is Negro Mountain?
 A. Somerset county, Pennsyl- vania.
 Q. Name the five cities in the world, with the largest popula- tions?.
 A. Greater London, New York City, Greater Tokyo, Berlin and Chicago.
 Q. Is there any legal require ment that aliens must become
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06
Horoscope
By oCTAvINE

For persons who believe that hu- man destiny is guided by the plan- cts, the daily horoscope is outlined by a noted astrOlOger. In addition to information of general interests, 1t outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06
Daily Washington Merry -Go-ROund

DREW PEARSON and ROBERT g. ALL&N  
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

So that there'd be no shenanigans about it President Roosevelt rendered Post mas- ter General James Farley $113 in cash and received 50 cents in change and six of the Treasury Departments new "baby bonds" last week. The sale was quite public. Too bad "Jim" didn't think of this when giv
 ing out stamps to the president. Still even then he was just doing what others (re- publicans included) had done before him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

1. Who was Thomas Hobbes? 2. What does the Scottish word kirk" mean?
 3. In which state is the city of Bozeman?
 4. Which artist painted the Lady With the Fan?"
 5. Who wrote the novel 'The Red Rover?"
 6. Name the largest city in the Dominion oi Canada. f@
 z. Name the vessel which was sunk in the entrance to Santiago harbor during the Spanish-Ameri- can war, in an effort to bottle up Cervera's fleet.
 8. In which country did the Taiping Rebellion occur?
 g. What is the national song of Belgium?
 10. What is the name for sal- mon after spawning?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

the work-relief program. He called on Idaroans to rally to the Presidents side and demand of Borah that he change his stand.
 Borah received two telegrams -one urging him to vote against the work-relief plan In favor of the dole, and the other com mending him for his position on the McCarren amendment. TREATY COURAGE
 In his reciprocity treaty with Belgium, Cordell Hull accomp- lished something at which the Tariff Commission had failed, despitet years of effort.
 The duties on cement and cer- tain kinds of glass long had been considered exorbitant, even by a Tariff Commission which leaned backwards in favor of high tariffs.
 But the power of organized Hobbies was too great.
 Even when the supposedly low-tariff Roosevelt Adminstra- tion came into power, and even after the Tariff Commission had unanimously recommended 50 percent reduction on Pitts burg glass. the Hobbies were vic- torious.
 They stepped in at the White House and Circumvented the Tariff COmmissiOn's report. Roosevelt, for some reason ney- CT explained, sided with the Mel Ions, the Reeds and other sup pOrters of Pittsburg glass.
 Now Hull, faithful to his tariff policy, has accomplished the hitherto impossible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06
Test Your Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

There's possibly lesson in human na- ture, as well as temperance, in the exper- fence of the federal agent whose chilled prisoner treated to a drink, threw the stuff in his face and escaped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

Old Man Depression is limping off, but he stops often to look back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06
MERRY-GO-RUND

Former Justice Oliver Wen- dell Holmes was sich for three days before the public knew about it. At his bedside from the very first was Felix Frank furter of the Harvard Law School, long a worshipper at the Holmes shrine. =. One of the first callers on the venerable
 jurist was Mrs. Roosevelt, She parked double in front of his :. rouse, leaving Louey. Howe in
 in the car. NoA.secret service agent accompanied her and she drove the car,g as unual, herself
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

Q. How many families in the United States own their homes and how many live in rented houses?
 A. The 1890 census enumerated 14,002,074 home-owning families and 15,319,817 tenant families.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

o. Is there any legal require- ment that aliens must become
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

Q. What does the name Andrew mean?
 A. It is from the Greek, and means "a man."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

Q. What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
 A. Jesus wept", John 11:35.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

0. Where is Negro Mountain? A. Somerset county, Pennsyl- xya v1io
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06
TODAY's COMMON ERROR sNever say, "The conclusion is inescapable"; say "unescap- able"

naturalized after a certain period of residence in the United States?
 A. No.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06
SINGLE FACTOR

Underlying the senate-White House duel over the work-relief bill was just one factor. The president did not want to go on record as vetoing a meas- ure containing a provision pro- tectinS wage levels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

Q. Is Emma Goldman still in the United States?
 A. She had permit to remain three months in this country last year, and she left at the end of that time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-06

If you want copy of our bul- letin SEA FOODS, writet to The Waterbury Democrats Washing. ton Bureau, enclosing five cents in postage stamps.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-01-24
HAJPTMANN EXPECTED ADVANCE SEVERAL NEW
 & IMPORTANT ANGLES
(By The Associated Press)

PENNINGTON Jan. "A = The defense, which yester- day believed it would close the before adounng back again this morning with few additional particulars
 However, the Hauptmann started its closing hours for the prosecution with Arthur Koeher wood expert back the stand to tell the jury still of his convictions that Hauptmanns wood and Hauptmanns tools constructed the kidnapping ladder which also brought in and placed near the jury box
 Haupmanns attorneys said he would stick to the story he told at the time of his extradtion hearing in the Bronx It will be elaborated Reilly chief counsel indicated and that the defendant would advance several angles his abis for his whereabouts the night of the kidnapping and at the time of the payof of the ransom money.
 There is prospect that the defense will enter plea for dismissal of the indictment after the completion of the states case based on these points:
 Reilly said the prosecutions has not placed Haupmann the nursery has not placed him the grounds of the tate the date of the ng has not established that Haupt mann killed the baby has it determined the of deah the prosecution has failed to prove and cannot that the baby killed in Hunterdon County, which has assumed the jurisdiction over the
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-01-24
PRESIDENT TO SEEK AGREEMENT CANADA
 ALASKA HIGHWAY
(By The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON Jan. "A = A survey of the proposed route of the International Highway from the United States Alaska proposed in resolution introduced today by Senator McNary.
 The resolution would empower the President to nego- ate agreement for the survey with Canada. The passed will call for appropriation of two million dol lars construct the Alaskan portion of the highway and hundred thousand dollars additional for the proposed survey.
 Similar measures were introduced in the House by Del egate Dmond The highway, if constructed will be tension of the Pacific Highways and provide automobile route from the Arctic Circle deep into Mexico.
 The Alaska Road Bill which before the previous Congress and which held because of lack of nego aons with Canada has again been brought forward but it's proponents hopeful that agreement will be reach ed with Canada whereby Uncle Sam advance DOT on of the cost in that country similar to that poyed in advancing funds for the construction of the Pac fife Highways extensions in Central American republics.
 Under the McNary Bll the survey will determine the most practicable route, and the cost of the project Pre- viously the cost had been estimated at thirteen million do ars including the two million dollars for the Alaskan por on No money will be authorized for construction until agreement is reached with the Dominion government
 Fairbanks, it reported will be the immediate north- terminal of the highway with the possibility of fur ther extension from there.