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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
Tender Is the Night

But not SO tender as is this solicitude of the Waterbury Republican and the Waterbury American for the readers of the Waterbury Democrat. It really touches us to the quick. It closely par allels that solicitude of last fall when the same journals were bit hurt to think that the "whole story" might not be car ried to the paper-reading public of Wa terbury by the Democrat and were con- stantly urging us to spread their own propaganda far and wide, tacitly admit ting that they weren't getting very far with 1t and needed assistance.
 To the fore again comes this display Of emotions. This time 1t is fear that the
 public of Waterbury Democrat readers) will be led astray on the subject of Alfred E. Smith and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. With all the fervor of an old time Shakespearean actor the Republican strides down stage, strikes post, and exclaims in sepulchral tones "They owe 1t to their readers to declare them- selves on these and other important points brought up by Al. Smith. -"
 Alfred E. Smith has driven wedge in- to the democratic party He believes 1t to be for the best interests of the party. If we choose to differ with him we think we still remain in good company. Those journals frantically striving to capitalize the schism the former leader of the party has endeavored to create must think the public is utterly blind and all gullible to be hoodwinked by this fanatic love for Alfred E. Smith, about whom nothing was too low or baseless to be uttered by them back in 1928. The bait is very at- tractive, but we refuse to be lured by any high-sounding or noble words emanating from Printers Court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
The Years Gains

State Motor Vehicle Commissioner Michael A. Connor had many things to be thankful for when it came time for him to sum up 1885 and plan for 1936 When state department can list twelve out standing accomplishments for one soli- tary year, it's something to brag about. And no one should begrudge the State Motor Vehicle Department bit of crow ing now or even later on as its various reforms start to become effective.
 Listen to these reduction of cost Of motor vehicle registration; establish ment of twice-a-year motor vehicle inspec- tion; new State Traffic Commission; per manent plate plan approved for 1887; registration and operators licenses re- newal blanks simplified; March 1 set as registration renewal date; May 1 set as operators licenses renewal date; legis- lative authorization for commission to study compulsory automobile insurance; more branch offices for distribution of licenses and plates; creation of safety committees; growth of Citizens Volun- teer Motor Patrol; increase of driver and pedestrian consciousness in need for safety on highways.
 That's quite program of accomplish ments. Boiled down it spells progress. We doubt if any other state in the Union made as rapid strides as this in single year in regulating motor vehicles For the most part there will be praise for each individual plank of this ambitious pro- gram. Tn some scattered instances there may be fault-finding. We can under stand that, but for the most part there will be approval. We only hope that in tisne similar strides can be made by other departments so that the total cost of gov- ernment maybe lowered all around.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03

Have you a little colonial object in your house? If SO, prepare to be invaded by the WPA. An art project has been started that may reach into every home in New England. The idea is to provide a5genrine collection of colonial objects, whether it be an entire house or merely some of it's furnishings. The Index of American Design is it's correct title under WPA terninology. It is under the direc- ton of Richard c. Morrison of Boston, who is in charge of the WPA art project. The purpose, so officials say, is to "conl- pile, by documented black and white and color drawings and by photographs, pie torial record of objects in the decorative, applied and folk arts and, of course, to find tasks for unemployed artists and pho- tographers eligible for WPA employ ment. :"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
A Book a Day
Here's New Mystery With Plot by F. D. R.
 BY BRUCE CATION

For quite a while now President Roosevelt has been wondering and wondering about Q great mystery, viz: how could @ rich and prom inent man disappear with $5,000,- 900 without leaving Q single clew by which he coud be traced?
 This may make you, as a citi- zen, feel somewhat like the de- positor who discovered that the cashier of his bank habitually works with his hat on; but 1t has led (which is more to the poinD to the construction of 8 pretty fair sort of novel, entitled "The Presidents Mystery Story" and written by a flock of distinguished writers.
 MT. Roosevelt confided his won- derment to g publisher, some time ago, and suggested that there was the germ of Q novel in 1t. The publisher agreed. and turned the idea over to Rupert Hughes, Sam ual Hopkins Adams, s. 8. Van Dine, Anthony Abbot, Rita Wei man, and John Erskine. These authors clubbed together and produced the book.
 The book deals with Q rich New Yorker who is tired both of business and of being two-timed by his wife. He resolves to dis- appear, start Q new life elsewhere, and devote himself to philan- thropy.
 So he converts his fortune into ready cash, hunts up a plastic surgeon and has his appearance completely changed, buys corpse from a medical student and plants 1t as his own--and gets away with 1t.
 But the corpse. unknown to him, had Q bullet in its head; and circumstances are such that the two- timing wife is accused of mur- dering her husband accused, convicted, and sentenced to the chair.
 so our hero has to come back to life after all, and persuading people that he is who he says he Is proves extraordinarily difiicult- and brings . good yarn to its climax.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
FEBRUARY 3

FEBRUARY ]
 To-day is favored for those who were born from June II through 30. The General Trend of the Day, Which Should Affect Everyone,
 Is As Follows
 Morning-Dangerous.
 Afternoon-Very good.
 Evening-Fair.
 To-day and tomorrow hold in- fuences of danger and treachery. The church and people dealing with fish may suffer in some way.
 T0-day's Blrthdate You should have a strong sense of beauty which may be well express cd through art, music or acting. During March you should receive some assistance in financial affairs through elderly people or through some conservative effort, probably in regard to wearing apparel. Danger from accident or rashness from August 28 through March 3, 1936.
 Deal with clerical work from Feb- ruary p through March 2, 1936.
 Readers desiring additional in- formation regarding their h0rO- scopes are invited to communi- cate with Octavine in care of this newspaper. Enclose . Scent stamped, self addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
In New York
Q sM M
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, Feb. 3--As Most Read CTS Visualize Any Main Stem Col umnist: He is pale-paced, droopy- eyed and cigarette dangles con- stantly between his lips. He visits e dozen night clubs every night and halls a thousand celebrities by their first names, calls all chorus girls "Toots" and claims charge ac- count with every taxi driver in town.
 He wears his coat collar turned up about his face and his hat brim down about his chin. His favorite pronouns are I and Me. He retires daily at 6 a. m. and rises at even- tide, breakfasting at dusk, lunch- ing at midnight, and supping at 4 g. m., at, preferably, Reuben's.
 He is an intimate, bosom pal of every political boss between here and Washington and enjoys the sole confidence of J. Edgar Hoo- yer, chief of G-Men. Cops stand at ttention and salute him. Band- leaders play his favorite march when he enters the premises and aperitifs are christened in his honor. He is in direct contact with his representatives in Lon don, Paris, Oslow and Poland and Barbara Hutton does not wed un- til she has tipped him off by tele- phone.
 Song of the South
 They were playing Moon Over Miami" at the House of Morgan for the third time and a fourth rendi- ton was imminent. But in honor of no one in particular.
 An acquaintance came over.
 Tt looks," he said glumly, "as though there will be a shutdown around this town for while. Harry Richman's flying to Florida, George Jessell has already left, and at least three Broadway column ists are showing of shortly. They tell me that Braddock, the champ, has departed for the sunshine city, and Harry, who just got back, said that he ran across Sam H. Harris. Lucienne Boyer, Earl Carroll, Postmaster James Farley, Erskine Gwyan, Nancy Carroll, Quentin Reynolds, and Bill Robin son. What are you hanging around for?"
 The fair Helen sang Q chanson and your correspondent departed, disconsolately.
 There seemed to be Q houseful of strangers at the Versailles. Where" I inquired of Arnold, "are your favorite customers? George Vanderbilt? Lucille Par sons? Phil Plant? A. 0. Blumen- thal?" Miami" Arnold informed me and he appeared sad when he said 1t.
 Out in the corridor, Bill Rose paused to state that he would stop of at Florida's sunny spas before starting upon his -continen- tai tour. Five comedy wenches from the musical shows wrapped their sables around them and de- clared that they were off for the southland on the very next Spe- cial.
 At the corner news stand, Mike apologetically said that he would be away from his post for Q couple of weeks and that I wasn't to worry. He was going, Mike said joyfully, to Miami for Q summing as a night-club bus-boy.
 And so home to toss some of my linen into Q bag.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
Question Box

Enclose . three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Home Scrv- ice Bureau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken. Be sure all mail Is addressed to WATERBURY DEMOCRATS HOME SERVICE BUREAU, 1913 Thirteenth street, N.W.. Washington, D. c.
 o. Name the post ofiices in con tinental U. s. that are farthest north, west, east and south.
 A. Penasse, Minn., north; Cape town, Calf, vest; Passport, Me, east; and Key West, Fla, south.
 o, What salaries do the presi- dent, the secretary and the vice. president of the American Federa- ton of Labor receive?
 A. President, $12,000; secretary, $lO,O0O. The vice-president serves without salary.
 Q. Who are the democratic and republican floor leaders in the Uni- ted States senate and house of rep resentatives?
 A. William B. Bankhead, demo- crat and Bertrand H. Shell, repub' lican in the house. Key Pittman. democrat and Charles L. McNary, republican in the senate.
 e. What IS a gnu?
 A. An African antelope with horns and & stiff erect mane, some- times called the "horned horse" The head is somewhat like that of @ buffalo, and the long legs re- semble those of Q deer. The flesh IS juicy. palatable and nourishing. Q. What is the national anthem Of Great Britain?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03

1. Above what lake at Ithaca, N. Y. is Cornell university?
 2. Where is Alcatraz Island Peni- tentiary?
 3. In which state is the city of Painesville7
 4. Has the amount of silver in United States coins been changed within the last few years?
 s. Who were the founders of the International Working Mems As- sociation established in l8642
 6. What is the term of an Amer lean patent?
 2. Tn which state is the city of Corning?
 6. For whom was the John Day River in Oregon namedp
 6. Where were the famous Paisley shawIs made?
 90. what iR sn''e--
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
Selected Poem
BUTTERFLY QUILT

(Harold Willard Gleason in the New York TiInes) Across prim panes they futter, row on row, Bright wings unfolded slim antennae spread, Resplendent butterflies of calico
 Gay, carefree creatures-topaz, Turkey-red, Nile green, pale yelow-symbols of bourn Where gentle slumber fingers, fain to greet Benighted wanderers, weary and forlorn, Soothing vexed souls with distillation sweet Their dainty colors captivate the gaze; Their symmetry their fantasy, delight We view the patterned flock with careless praise Unheeding her who fixed their ordered flight. Nor sense beyond those rainbow butterflies Her anguish of cramped hands and tired eyes .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03

Out where the grass is little greener. Maybe that's what they'll be saying about New England soon. There's movement afoot to restore the fresh green color to New England grass It's getting washed out, say the agriculturists. So phosporus and calcium are going to be fed to the land to restore needed clements produc- ing the green grass. And the green grass grew all round
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
Current Comments

If had my life to live over again, I would not spend one hour in pcli- tics.
 James H. Moran, 02, White
 Plains, N. r., in politics since
 Grant was president.
  You have to be Q gentleman to succeed, even if you're c hobo. Tough guys never get in the big time. The big fellow, even the crooks, are gentlemen.
 -.Han pniksnan. iInhn kino.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03

Tulsa, Okla, now has city ordinance put through by woman councilman allowing men three minutes for kissing their wives goodbye. That, we suppose, is what comes of women going to movie shows
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
Horoscope.
BY OCTAVINE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope is outlined by 8 noted astrologer. In addition to information of gen- eral interest, 1t outlines informa- ton of special interest to persons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
A. God Save the King"

A. God Save the King"
 Q. What are quadratics?
 A. In mathematics, they are equations which contain the square of the unknown, but no higher pow- CT.
 e. How many aliens were de- ported annually by the United States between 1880 and 1884?
 A. 1880. 16,63i: 1881, 18,142; 1882, l9,426; 1883, l9.865; 1884, 8,s79.
 Q. Is coffee produced commer- cially in the United States?
 A. No. There are Q few plants in Florida and California.
 c. Is David Grayson the real name of the authoE?
 A. It is the pen-narne of Ray stannard Baker.
 e. Can Q new type of wearing apparel be patented2
 A. Yes.
 If you want . copy of our book let A DICTIONARY OF GIVEN NAMES, write to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth st., Northwest, Washington, D. 0. Enclose 10 cents for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
Daily AN@,..ox,- Rnarv1rl Washington -y--- z BONUS VICTORY GREATEST
 PIECE OF ROOSEVELTLUCK

Washington, February S-Despite the political bar are quietly congratulating themselves that Roosevelt luck is running better than As matter of fact a most the greatest piece of luck Roosevelt has had IS the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
T est Y UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03

TO-DAYS COMMON ERROR Never say, "Why do you object to me being here?" say, ito
 my being here."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03

e. Can Q new type of wearing apparel be patented?
 A. Yes.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-01-13
Three Youths Die,
Fourth Critically
Hurt In Collision
Car Believed to Have Side
swiped Truck Driven by
Charlotte Man

TOCCOA, Ga, Jan. Is. CUP)
Officers last night opened an in
vestigation into crash near here
Saturday night which cost the
lives of three youths and serious
ly injured fourth.
The dead are: William Roberts,
81, Liberty Hill, Ga; General
Jackson Summers, 10, Toccoa;
Edwin Belk, 20, Royston, Ga.
Seventeen-year-old Billings Coe
was brought to a hospital with
dangerous head injuries.
The youths were killed as their
car swerved into a ditch after COL
liding with a truck said to have
been driven by j. E. Williams OF
Charlotte, N. c.
Although Williams truck was
demolished as it hurtled into the
ditch after the impact, ne suffer-
ed only superficial injuries.
Officers investigating the triple
fatality said they were seeking
the cause of the accident. The
car, they said, apparently side
swiped the truck.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-01-13
MAIN BODY OF ITALIAN ARMY "
WITHDRAWN FROM MAKALE
II Duce' S Prestige at Stake,
Fascists to Remain Inac-
tive During Rains

LONDON, Jan. 13.-UP).
DIR. Marcel Junod, international
Red Cross delegate today an
nounced that he would RECON-
mend withdrawal of all Red
Cross units from Ethiopia un-
less Italy promised not to bomb
them, the Exchange telegram
at Adds Ababa correspondent
today reported.
LONDON, Jan. IS. (UP)-The
main body of the Italian army has
withdrawn from Makale, import
ant northern city of Ethiopia,
which now is surrounded almost
completely by Ethiopian warriors,
the News Chronicles correspond
ent at Desye reported today.
Ethiopian pressure on Makale
and its lines of communications
has driven the Italians back sc
miles toward Eritrea, it was re,
ported. :.
Before reaching Italian terri
tory, the dispatch said, the ltal'
ians may be gripped in pincer'
like movement, applied by The
elusive Ras Siyoum and Ras hassa
from the west and Minister OF
War Ras Mulu Gheta from the
east
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-01-13
Silver No Longer Precious Metal,
Experts Say, Assailing U.S.. Policy

sorbed for its various uses thru
the customary channels.
"a revision or repeal of the sill
yer purchase act may be necessary
to accomplish this result. Time
alone will tell whether our legis-
lators at Washington will take
such action: but if they do not,
let US hope that they will permit
the secretary of the treasury to
administer the present act as its
terms director the public in
terest', and not for those silver
interests which are seeking $1.20
per ounce"
AS for accomplishment of re-
suit in purchases during 1885, the
treasury practically had to run at
top speed to stand still because CT
the heavy influx of gold, the re-
port said. Under the act, the sec
rotary of the treasury is bound to
purchase silver until the value of
that metal is equal to one-third
the value of gold. pa
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-01-13
Youth Is Denied
Chain Gang Term
Arraigned in Larceny Suit,
Seeking Shelter

An 18-year-old boy who told an
officer that he had no place to
live and wanted to 60 to the chain
gang, was arrested by Officer
Will Davis on Saturday, and re-
leased by Mayor A. V. Edwards
in city court this morning when
arraigned on a larceny charge.
He was Jack Norwood, of Bal
four. He entered Lewis depart
ment store, purchased a pair IF
pants and refused either to re-
turn the pants or pay for them.
Officer Davis was called and
the boy still refused to return the
pants or pay for them. Enroute to
the city Jail he told Officer Davis
that he had no home, no place TO
stay, and no job and that he want
ed to get on the chain gang.
The boy told Mayor Edwards
that he had lived at Balfour for
10 years and that his father had
been dead about four years. Leon
ard Lewis, of the Lewis store, told
Mayor Edwards that he did not
think the boy should be punished
and Mayor Edwards was also of
the opinion that the case was one
for sympathy rather than punish
ment. $3.50,
In the court this morning Bill
Ladson failed to appear to answer
a charge of being drunk and dis
orderly and forfeited a $40 cash
bond.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-01-13

NEW YORK, Jan. 13.-(UP)-
Silver, once considered a precious
metal, has by virtue of wide price
fluctuations in 1885 descended to
a mere commodity, Handy ana
Hartman, silver experts, sald yes
terday in their annual review
which branded the United states
silver buying program an abJect
The only accomplishment OF the
act, Handy and Hartman said' was
to give domestic silver producers
a subsidy. That, they considered,
too big a price to pay IN terms
of foreign financial dislocations
and loss of good will, when the
same result could have been
achieved so much more cheapIy.n ,
Thev recommended gradual
withdrawal of the United States
from the silver market and IAN
Effort to create a world situation
in which silver would again be abb
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-01-13
JAPS TO
QUIT FARLEY
Still Demand Equal Navy
Strength; Hope to Retire
in Friendly Way

LONDON, Jan. IS. (UP)--Na-
val limitation negotiations today
entered a delicate and dangerous
phase that may determine def
nitely whether there is going to
be competition in naval building,
thus adding scores of millions OF
dollars to the tax schedules of the
United States, Great Britain and
Japan.
A Japanese spokesman intimat-
ed to the United Press that he be.
lieved their departure was newt.
able. TIE said if Japan's demand
for equality is rejected, Admiral
Osami Nagahod will propose abo-
lition of offensive warships and
urge a fve-power declaration, ex.
pressing desire to avoid a naval
race and quite the conference in
the friendliest possible manner.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-01-13

ANDERSON, S. c., Jan. 10
(UP).-Feeling ran high here last
night as Anderson's law enforce
ment agencies pushed investlga-
ton of the murder of taxi drlv,
err, executed in typical gangland
fashion.
Five men were held at an I'M
disclosed Jail for the machine
gunmurder of Walter A.. Daniel,
the cab driver, "taken for a ride
in his own car. Daniel was rid
died with machinegun bullets aft
er he had been black-jacked. The
killers escaped in the victims car.
Covering in an attack of a
house at Lavonia, Ca, Sam Powell
and Gaines "Bub" Anderson
both of the Anderson textile com
munity, were captured by Off,
GERS Yesterday. Police surrounded
the house and forced the pair to
surrender. A As calibre auto
matte was taken from one OF the
men. I-l. ia salGY "a ....-
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-01-13
2 MEN SAIL in SEARCH
OF PAUL REDFERN

CRISTOBAL, C. T., Jan. 13.-
mP)-James Ryan and Arthur
Farrell left yesterday aboard the
Trinidad Dutch liner Venezuela,
on a long expedition which they
believe will end with the finding
of Paul Redfern, long-missing avi-
Their quest, financed by the
American Legion, took them to-
ward Paramaribo, Brazil, from
where they will plunge into the
Brazilian jungles for three-week
trek upriver and across swamps to
the place where Redfern has been
reported living, a hopeless cripple,
as liking" of a tribe of Indian
natives,
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-01-13
Feeling High At Anderson, S. C., As
Officers Probe Gangland Type Killing

Also under arrest for investiga-
ton in connection with the muir
der were Ross Howell, Jehu
Hanks and Hugh Powell. Officers,
however, were doubtful that any
of the latter three had any con-
nection with the crime.
The light sedan in which the as
sassins took Daniel for his last
ride was discovered abandoned
near Beaver Dam church in
Oconee county. Lavonia. Ca,
where Anderson and Powell were
arrested, is within walking dis
lance of the point where the au-
tomobile was abandoned.
Incensed bv the cold-blooded
and brutal killing, citizens sur.
rounded the Anderson county jail
last night. No danger of mob
violence was anticipated. however,
since the prisoners had been
spirited away to an unannounced
hiding place. ..f0