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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Paper Empires

The first great exemplar of the "hold- ing company" as device for complex business combinations was Samuel InSull, whose system collapsed early in the big depression The second, who in some ways carried the corporate pyramiding still farther, was O. P. Van SWeringen Of Cleveland, elder of the two Wamous Van Sweringen Brothers The younger brother died early in the present year. 70. P" was said to have been the archi- tect of the vast structure of railroad sys- tems and real estate developments by which holding company was piled upon holding company until the top was lost in the clouds, and he alone understood it and was able somehow to make it work.
 Now it will be greatly simplified, be- cause it has to be- New men with simpler minds will run it; vast indebtedness will force simplification; federal laws require elimination of unnecessary holding companies.
 The "Vans" were called empire builders, but their great transportation structure was not real construction. They built no railroads; they merely regrouped old ones. The result appeared, generally speaking, only in new security issues and on the financial page. "In functional society" remarks the Nation, "their inge- nuity and single-purposed drive might have been turned to better uses than to win and lose lon paper) a railroad empire"
 Yet the "Vans" were builders, and great ones. The real building they did may be seen today and for a long time to come. They created from vacant farm land, without capital, what has been called the finest suburban residence sec ton in America. And they built in down. town Cleveland, lon a shoestring," a big railroad terminal and a towering group of business structures that will still doni- mate the city when their paper empires are forgotten.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
H'yah Eddie!

An exile from his native land Edward of England will shortly make a decision on his private life. Ones private life IS naturally not public property, although of recent years there has come to be accepted in the United States some mod ification of this rule. When private lives become too interesting, there's always somebody to act as mouthpiece. Never having lived private life we wonder just how the ex-King of England is going to % about it now with long and happy and, we trust, prosperous years ahead of him.
 British rule compels Edward to live outside his own country. It has been rumored in the press that he will marry Mrs. Simpson and take up abode Tn France. That probably is logical, because it is close to his native land and an ex- King with a plentiful annual income could find many attractive hideaways where he might while away the rest of his life in peace and contentment. Some how this life of just doing nothing while time marches on doesn't seem to fit Edward. But it may be that his former regal bearing has fooled us completely.
 However, if the ex-King follows the example of all former monarchs, princes, dukes, etc., he will in time come to the United States. It would be more than logical for him to do this following mar r'age to an American girl. And right off the bat, Edward ought to be assured that he would be accorded typical American reception. He'd get the usual fanfare accorded notables; he'd be taken up by the first families and the last ones, too. There'd be lot of idle curiosity, mixed with some vulgarity, too. America is like that; the crudeness hasn't been entirely removed We hope it never will be, for then we wouldn't be the nation of power that we are.
 Edward would have his back slapped heartily; the Missus would be kissed and congratulated. Thered be Wining and dining, lots of it. Lots of attempts to cash in on publicity by hanging on to Edwards coat-tails; lots of efforts to pro- mote Edward not for Edwards sake, but for his name. Then all of a sudden there'd come lull; the excitement would die down. Edward would walk out of his house one morning and down to the cor ner drugstore to buy package of cigar cites without getting more than passing glance or nod. He'd be just another one of us and probably just as good as lot more of us. So come on over herc Edward. Bring the wife as soon as you get her. You'll find plenty of real heart warming friendship and camaraderi' that only the U. S. A. offers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Selected Poem
LEAGUE OF NEEDLES

George Edward Tingley, Hamdcn. in the
 New Haven Journal-Courier) Tn the year of nineteen hundred eleven Was organized the M. T. M." Or Minus the Men," nary The" But only "shes" for the Sewing Bee" Twas in that Fall that Nellie Hall Made friendly, social call To Emily, Bessie Lillian And so the Sewing Bee began. And thus the "Sewing Bee" began, A tiny cosmopolitan Of thread, of needles, yarn and such So to use (but not too mpch). For Jennie bakes the "marvlus" cake And Alice with her tea The ladies 'twixt the brew and bake Forsook their industry. Thread and needle. dinner and hayride, String and shuttle picnic and seaside, Together, small and tall, Happy to be within the Bee" With Amy Lottie, all To hear the latest news (if any) And idly chat the miscellany While busy fingers knit and sew And eyes inspect the frosted dough. Now the year of thirty-six has come, Twenty-Five years by pendulum; So the ladies of the Sewing Bee" Enjoy an anniversary. Thread and needle. war and strikes String and shuttle, likes and dislixes, The M. T. Ms" Or Sewing Bee" Have stuck together better than "he."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Answers To Questions
O inaA NRA
By Frederick M. Kerby

c. In what language was the Bible originally written?
 A. The old Testament was orig inally written in Hebrew, and the new Testament in Greek.
 c. Do the justices of the United States supreme court serve for life?
 A. They are appointed for life and can be removed from ofiice only by death, resignation, impeachment or voluntary retirement at or after age of 70.
 e. What is the measurement in English miles of one ri in Japanese measure?
 A. It is equal to 2.4403 miles.
 c. What is the name of the novel written in 1928 by Charles Morgan?
 A. "Sparkenbroke."
 e. Is "naught" or "zero" a nu- neral as are l, 2, 3, and the other figures?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11

to get 8 Mexican divorce? ... A Mexican divorce by mail? .... But I am the military at- tache Oh, very well. I will send you copy of the divorce laws of Mexico"
 General Azcarate, a trifle an- noyed, put down the telephone, directed his secretary to mail a booklet to the inquirer. Then he returned to his report.
 NOTE-Some Mexican states grant by mail, but they are not considered valid either by the fed- eral government of Mexico or by the United States.
 Merry G0-ROund
 Friends of Senator Frederick Steiwer. keynoter at the Cleve- land convention, report that the Oregonian is 50 unpopular in his state that he may not run for reelection in 1888. Willis Ma honey, Democratic -Townsendite who came close to defeating Sen- ator Charles McNary, has ale ready announced for Steiwer's seat. McNary was the only re- publican to be elected in Oregon this year; all other state and na- tional offices went to the demo- crats Assistant Attorney General Robert Jackson received an unusual honor from his home town, Jamestown, N. Y. This year was the first time that the city went democratic and in recog- milton of the event, Q victory dinner was held in Jacksons honor.
 Copyright, 1936, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11

Can't we tie yesterdays heavy rain- storm up with some thing or other? Aren't there any imaginary "lines" around that might account for this rain- fall or must it just be vagary of the ap- preaching winter season. Incidentally the latter is due just one week from the coming Monday. It's the shortest day in the year and also the date of the winter solstice. Winter, however, may be said to be right in our midst.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "They returned back to the city," omit back"

A. Yes. It is defined as a cipher, the figure zero, and the arithmetical characterp or zero. As numerals are symbols or characters used to ex- press numbers. 0 is both figure and number and may be used in combination with other figures as 20, or alone.
 @. Where is the rear license plate of British automobile placed.
 A. On the right-hand side nook- ing at the car from the rear). Tn some instances 1t may be located in the middle.
 e. What is lechithin? A. A valuable product of soy- bean oil used in the manufacture of candles, chocolate, margarine, medicines, in textile deying, and as an emulsifier. Q. Is Thanksgiving day a holi- day in all the states?
 A. Yes.
 c. Can the amounts paid by the employer and employe for federal old age retirement benefits under the social security act be deducted on the federal income tax returns? Is 1t also true of the unemploy- ment insurance provisions of the act?
 A. The amount paid by employ CTS for federal old age retirement benefits may be deducted on the employers federal income tax re- turn. The amount paid by the em- ployes may not be deducted. Em- ployers may claim a credit on fed eral tax returns of 90 percent of the amount paid to a state for state excise unemployment insur- ance reserve funds.
 If you want a copy of our book let on "The Party Booklet" write The Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau 1912 Thirteenth s.. Northwest, Washington, D. c. En- close { cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Current Comments

I don't know that I have e phi- losophy-but. if have. 1t would resolve itself into an effort not to make anybody suffer unnecessarily.
 Mfrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt.
 
 President Roosevelt wants to make an American League of Na- tons. but if the Latins in South America aren't good deal different from the Latins in Europe. he had better stick to the British Empire l if he wants peace on earth and good will toward men.
 -Lady Astor. American-born mem. bcr Of British Parliament.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Test Y Q ur Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. Can the President of the Unit ed States pardon Q prisoner coil- victed in a state court2
 2. Who was William Matthew's? 3. On the coast of which conti- nent is the Gulf of Guinea?
 {. Which state has been nick named Mother of Presidents?" s. Tn military parlance, what is forage7
 c. Where is the volcano Mauna Loa located?
 2. Name the capital of Missouri. .. What is the difference between an antiseptic and . disinfectnnt? 0. Who wrote the novel, "ff ] Have Four Applies?"
 10. To what country do the Bor' muda Islands belongS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11

snatch a bride out of the mar- riage grab-bag for himself or whether he is to have one tossed into his lap by H 1 s Majesty's cab- inet. As a re- suit of ex- pressing a few ideas on the s u b ject in Tuesdays issue of THE DEM
 OCRAT I find m y m a 1 l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11

McNaryS re-elecLlOn VIII DC unanimous-despite the resent ment against him in some repub- lican quarters because of his cool ness to Governor Landon.
 Shortly after the election Sen- ator Arthur Vandenberg, who has had his eye on the leadership for years, was reported to be secretly urging McNary's custer But the plan came to nothing, and Van- denberg s now busy assuring one and all that he is for McNary. Vandenberg Clipped
 Vandenberg, incidentally, is due to suffer a bit of official pruning. With republican representation in the senate at rock-bottom level, the party will have to relinquish places on most of the major com- mittees. One of these is the Senate Foreign Relations Com mittee, on which Vandenberg is the junior republican member.
 This means that he will be dropped from the committees roll-a severe blow to the Michi- gander. who loves to pose as an authority on foreign affairs. Also. he will sorely miss the in- invitations to diplomatic par ties that go with membership on the committee.
 In the House, there will be some opposition to Shell. But although he is not personally popular, and is far from being an adroit par llamentarian, he is in no danger. There Is no one sufficiently out- standing to oust him.
 PrO-America
 Speaking of diplomatic mar riages, there is one man in the State Department who has done his bit toward keeping the matches American.
 Joseph c. Grew, U. 8. ambassa- dor to Tokio, has three daughters.
 The eldest, Lilla, is the wife of J. Pierrepont Moffat, U. s. con- sul general at Sydney, Australia.
 Second daughter, Anita, is the wife of Robert English, third sec- retary of the U. S. embassy in Paris.
 Third daughter, Elizabeth, is the wife of Cecil B. Lyon, third secretary of the U. s. embassy at Peiping.
 And just to make the family ties closer, son-in-law J. Pierre pont Moffat has a sister. Eliza beth, who is the wife of John Campbell White, U. s. consul general at Calcutta.
 Early Birds
 The corridors of the House and Senate are still dusty and silent, but the lobbying season is already in full swing.
 One of these pre-sessi0n lobbying jobs iS . secret attack by one governmental agency upon legislation sought by an- other. The Federal Trade Com mission Is trying to put the skids under the pure food bill sponsored by the Food and Drug Administration.
 Reason for the FTC's hostility is that the bill would take away it's control of advertising and place 1t in the IDA.
 The Trade Commission is pur- suing a willy line in its fight against the measure.
 Titular author of the FDA bill is Royal 8. Copeland, chairman of the senate commerce commit tee. Capitalizing on the fact that the Tammanyite is marked ly anti-New Deal, the ETC is spreading the word that approval of his proposal would be bestow- ing kudos on White House foe. Mexican Divorce
 The military attache of the Mexican embassy was at his desk working on . report on his count try's purchases of U. 6. air- planes.
 Suddenly the telephone rang. ''IEeIlo." he said. "Yes, this is General Axcarate. What7 ' met yeu where? Oh, yes; well. what can I de for you9 .... DiveFcs7 xou want
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
ELK HEADS HIS SPECIALITY

Dover, O., (UP)-A curious occu- patton is M. F. DeHart,s A profess sional taxidermist for 30 years, he once worked on Theodore Roose- velts African specimens. Now he makes a speciality of rejuvenating elks' heads in Elks clubs. He says he has been in every Elks lodge in the coutnry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
DECEMBER 1s

DECEMBER 12 Persons mose likely to be affected by the stellar vibrations today are those born from Nov. 2 through Dec. 21.
 General Indications
 Morning-Disappointing.
 Afternoon-Important.
 Evening-Serious. The day shows practical at- titude of mind. The afternoon is best.
 Birthdate
 If Dec. l2 is your birthdate you may be an enthusiastic reformer of some cort. Your disposition is likely to be restless.
 February. 1887, S bad for you. Real estate. property, home condi- tions and those relating to the par- ents are sources through which dis appointments may be expected. You should make financial plans during March, 1887. An outline on paper of your method for making money may be of valu- able assistance later on. De .iger-Sept. II through le.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
No Relation

DEAR SIR:-
 "As an old resident of this city must protest against an unfair commission in your article about Mrs. Simpson and King Edward. You went to a good deal of trou- ble to say that she is no relation of the London Simpsons CT the Scotch Simpsons or the Boston Simpsons. Why didn't you, If you are 8 minded man, let 1t be known that she is no rela- ton to a Simpson who was a credit to Waterbury before you were ever heard of? I mean Whistling Mark Simpson, the colored man who used to live In this section of the town and who was a more respected beloved citizen than you'll ever be. He was the first and best white washer Waterbury ever had and some of the ceilings he kalson- ized are as good>now as the day he slapped his brush on them years ago. I ask you to publish this letter so that the people Of Waterbury will know that who- ever she is related to, Mrs. Simp- son is nothing to Whistling Mark Simpson who never had an un- kind word for any king and wouldn't have married one If he had the chance"
 OLD WEST BINDER.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
AnglO-Sax0n

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 Prom time to time I have read your Screeds and 1t occurs to me that you have the customary Irish hatred for anyone and everything English. You have made seurrilous references to Liverpool and the River Mersey on more than one occasion and I wish to inform you that you do not know what you are talk ing about. Your President, MT. Roosevelt, is doing all he can to preserve peace and 1t is Sein Feiners like you and that other crazy Mick, De Valera, who arc straining the relations between
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Daily NHe. Washington .z.S. 1. Z S.0 ~ s=z.s. NO CHANGE SEEN IN
 COP. FLOOR LEADERS
. sY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT t. ALLEN

s
 WASHINGTON, December II = There will be no change in the republican flood leadership of the coming Congress.
 Oregon's astute and popular Charles McNary will be reelected party shepherd the seventeen republicans in the Senate Thy eighty-nine in the House will name Bertrand She'll of Potsdam N Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11

Yes, this modern packaging is sanitary and everything, but there's less political wisdom in America since the crossroads cracker barrel disappeared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Horoscope
BY OCTAyINE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope Is outlined by . noted astroIoger. In addition to information of general interest it outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Didn't Know

should have known better than to write a line about the rookus going on in His Majesty's realm whether His Majesty is to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Chucked!

Chucked!
 And to make everything very lucky just as finished tran scribing the above, the news comes over the air that the King has chucked it ali. Which only goes to show that "A Fighting Tip" had the right idea. l should have kept out of 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
BY WAY of NO HARM
 by - James William FitzPatrick

conclusions appearing those Of writer They necessarily hese q the editors of THE DEMOCRAT they to be construed
 invariably. 2 reflection of their vieWpOmtl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Music Master

SIR:-
 "As a student of the American theater with which I am in- formed you have had some con- nexion in the past, l cannot un- derstand how you failed to sense the real reason why Mrs. Simp- son refuses to be oozed out of possession of her loved one. It is not because she is Simpson but because she is a Warfeld. Have you forgotten the big scene in "The Music Master" where Dave Warfield pounded his chest for five minutes screaming, "Tf you don't vant her, want her! If you don't take her, I take her!"? That must have slipped your mind entirely. If 1t had not. you would have known that 1t IS the Warfield in Wallis blood which is asserting itself in her hour of trial. AS the owner of the larg- est collection of theater pro- grams in Waterbury, including playbills from Henry Pincus' Rink, The Parlor Opera House, Jacques Opera House, and Polls Theater I wish to make known my disgust at your plain, com- mon, everyday ignorance"
 T. K.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
A Thought for Today

For though be free from all men, yet have made myself servant unto all, that might ralr, the more-I Corinthians 9:19.
 He is the freeman whom the truth makes free and all are slaves besides.-Cowper
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Still Wrong

DUH VVTOllS
 What bally ass you are! The issue at home is not high water pants or low water pants as you make 1t out to be. It IS a question of umbrella rolling. Baldwin goes in for the merry old rain shredder being tied at the neck with a bit of string loosely so that there may De plenty of room in the middle to stow away 8 Ripper. or a bloater or even a piece of fish and chips in the event one has to eat his luncheon on the run. Edward the Eighth prefers your SHY American way of rolling the um- brella tightly, buttoning 1t up so that 1t can't be told from saun- ter stick. and ruining completeiy It's value as a lunch basket"
 AMERICAN OF BRITISH
 ORIGIN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11

damned with communications
 from all sorts of people calling me all sorts of names for all sorts of reasons; for things I wrote and for what I did not write; for what I thought and for what I did not think; and for my sins of omis- sion and commission against Truth, History, Justice, Fair Play, Brotherly Love, and the Preserva- ton of the British Empire. My views pleased none of my cor respondents as will be plain from some extracts from their letters which follow. Since this news paper goes through the mails. I am compelled to quote only the ones which can pass the censor. I have no intention of doing stretch is some federal hoosegow for sending forbidden matter through MT. Farley's postoffice deS pertinent. That is one rap firm ly refuse to take for prince or pauper, Guelph or Ghibbeline, Windsor or Warfield, Simpson or Swanson or Olson, married or sin- gle, dead or alive. The only de- fense I can offer and the only explanation I can give for my folly is that did not know 1t was loaded.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-10-23

tinels which literally reach for the
sky"-all Of these remain much the
same as they were in the days OF n
pioneer.
Over well guarded road edges the
visitor may see mile-long moraines LETT
by mighty glaciers of bygone ages or,
a bit further on the same road, gaze
upward as much as 5000 feet along g
canyon wall which IS really a silent
record Of natures upheavals since the
dim geologic past.
While the signal fire Of the Indian
may be gone, along with his brilliant
battle paint and feathered war bon
nets, nature has produced colors In
these Shining Mountains which sur
pass anything man could create.
Paint Pots Spilled
On the lower levels, Indian paint
brush flashes its CHEEKY orange to
splotch the landscape with living arab
esques; changing to bright vermillion
and a deep carmine as the traveller
gains altitude. Other wild flowers show
just as surprising deepening of hue,
until the visitor easily believe the
old Indian legend that these Shining
Mountains were the spot where the
gods had spilled their paint pots.
The new highway puts travelways
into Yellowstone on a completely mod
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-10-23

ern standard. Rail lines serving the
state and park offer accommodations
second to none in the world, and each
year sees them adding further Inn
provements. Newest Of this type is the
streamlined super-train, the new Mil
wuakee Hiawatha which brings travel
ers out Of Chicago on the first step
of their journey to Montana.
Montana offers the American tour
ist and vacationist an authentic wild
which can be reached by modern rail-
way, motor bus or private car, with
stop-over accommodations assuring
comfort for every purse. These range
from hotels a polished as the Ritz"
through ranches ond lodges to cabin
camps.
The camera hunter, the fisherman
and the big game hunter may all find
what they seek. Those who want mod
ern transportation by day and rest at
night from pine needle beds, star
blanketed and with a lone dude cow
BOYS dim carried song for q lullaby,
may find it here.
The mountain wildness opened by the
Red Lodge-Cooke City route adds n
more good reason for Montana to ex-
pect an additional increase owe the
normal gain in vacation visitors which
have marked recent years.