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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
NIGHT SCHOOLS
 SHOW INCREASE
Registration to Date Far Better Than Same Time
 Last Year

Over SIS have registered for the frec evening schools of Waterbury which will open next Monday eve- ming, 1t was announced this morn ing by Principal John c. Gilmartirl. The figures are considerably better than last years totals and many more are expected to sign up tomor- row and Friday evenings at the three local high schools.
 Grammar school registration will begin next Monday evening. More pupils than last year are also ex- pected in this division. The increase in high school enrolment and the anticipated gain in grammar school figures is believed dun to the num- Der of people who have returned to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

and secured a confession from the suspect.
 Tn working on the theft Trooper Clark found that Markitto had bought five used cars in a short time, and had been spending money freely. Markitto first denied any connection with the crime, and said th.t he had saved part of his wages, but he admitted his guilt when the trooper showed him the evidence he had accumulated.
 Markitto pleaded guilty yesterday and was sentenced to the state re- formatory at Cheshire.
 "Omcer Clark had little to work on," said Mir. Lewis, and yet he traced the accused, gathered evi- dence and secured confession. It was a fine piece of work"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

Mayor Francis P. Guilfoile, inform ed the board that the city is con- structing a hydrant on his property and has already installed conduit there without his permission. The matter was referred to the corpora ton counsel and the engineering department. To Superintendent Fleming for investigation went a complaint of Edward Hes that hy- drant is obstructing a driveway on his property on Ridge street.
 Public Hearing
 A public hearing, it was decided, will be held at the next meeting concerning the layout of Long Hill road. Temporary surface repairs for Chestnut Hill road were ordered and the engineering department was asked to hasten the maps and pro- files for the proposed layouts' of Wilkenda and Como avenues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
LEWIS PRAISES STATE TROOPER
Comments Excellent Work in Arresting Cheshire
 Burglar Suspect

High praise for the work of Troop CT Victor Clark of the state police in solving Cheshire theft was voiced in superior court yesterday afternoon by States Attorney Law renee L. Lewis. "The offlcer deserves the greatest commendation," said MT. Lewis as he described the inves- tigation which led to the arrest of Carmine Markitto, 23, of Derby, for the theft of $586 from the Koffee Kottage, Cheshire.
 Trooper Clark was called in to act in the case by Cheshire authorities. Though MarkittJ had been em- ployed at the Koffee Kottage under the name r:: Charles Martin, and had disappeared, the, trooper traced him to Derby, learned his right name
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

Wood shavings, not sawdusk, ars used to cover circus arenas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

work.
 The schools and Glasses foilc
 Crosby high Algebra, Plane Solid Geometry, TriEonolnetfv. 1I6 ian, French, Spanish, Latin. tory, English Composition and Y erature, Physics, Chemistry, Afc tectural Drawing, Cltizensilif Coo leading to final citizenship par
 Croft, Duggan and Wele schools Reading, Writing Afitll1 tic, Grammar and Composition, E ography, History, Civics and epeI ing.
 Leavenworth high = MechanlEe Drawing, Machine Practice, Print ing, Sheet Metal, Cabinet Making Electricity.
 Wilby high okkeeping. Typo writing, Stenography. once Afes chimes, Business English, Bushes. Training, Salesmanship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
FATHER-AND-SON BANQUET HELD
Scouts of All Souls Church Entertain
 Parents

A father and son banquet was held at All Souls church last night under the auspices of troop 35 of Mattatuck council and some 50 scouts and parents were in attend- arce at the session. On behalf of tr .op leaders and members of the troop, a merit badge sash was pre- sented to Scout Claude Parton by troop committeeman, Herbert Root. Parton has been elevated to the rank of eagle scout, the first of troop 35 to attain such an honor.
 Scout Executive David Babson spoke to the members of the troop and advised them to get the most out of scouting. He also outlined the coming National Scout Jam boree whic hwill be held in Wash- ington, D. O., next year and ex- pressed hope that some members of troop S6 would be able to at- tend.
 One of the features of the meet ing last night was 8 description of the scouting program as 1t is con- ducted in Philadelphia which was given by Allen Smith of that city. Smith, who is a brother -in-law of Herbert Root, is a field scout execu- tive and his description of the Treasure Valley camp of the Phil adelphia council was most interest," ing.
 Motion pictures of the jamboree troop taken during the recent four ten-day trip which the boys took were shown by Junior Assistant scoutmaster Sam Rott. Assistant scoutmaster Tomiinson announced that tenderfoot review would be k.,d next Tuesday and tenderfoot Iinvestiture ceremony at Camp Mor- ris Buck on September %. The meeting was in charge of Scout master Caslon Perkins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

The fact that the city IS preparing to establish strict rules governing the hanging of signs over sidewalks and highways was pointed out after the board refused the request of Democratic Town Chairman John II. Crary that the town committed be permitted to hang a Roosevelt Cross sign across Exchange place At the same time the board passed an order directing the management of Jacques theater to remove its banner across East Main street near the corner Brook street.
 Oppose. Request
 Commissioners Joseph H. Lawloi and James A. Phelan took the ini- tiative last night in opposing the stringing of banners across the pub lie streets when request was re- ceived from the Jacques theatel management that 1t be allowed to string lights around the streets in the vicinity of the showhouse as an attraction to the public. They had the petition referred to the cor poration counsel and then went af- ter the theater banner on East Main street. Next they moved that the request of the democratic town committee be turned down. This means that no political parties in Waterbury will be permitted to use the public streets for political ban ners this year.
 The board also referred to the corporation counsel the request of Albert Shobrinski that he be ale lowed to hang sign over the side walk at 575 Highland avenue. It is believed that the sign would violate the provisions of the zonine ordinance.
 Water Billings
 Water billings for last month amounted to $48,622. This total was $500 more than for the same period last year, Superintendent Thomas J. Fleming informed the board. The latter was instructed to lay side- walks on Sheldon street and on the north side of Hamilton avenue. He was also instructed to install sew CT in Johnson street and to replace the present water main in Roland street with another one. The board also ordered the water main in Bel mont street replaced. The engineer ing department was ordered to pre- pare an estimate of the cost of re- moving dirt and sand piled up against the piers of the Brooklyn bridge.
 Peter Cancianni of 1,102 Highland avenue, through his counsel, ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
BUNKER HILL PIT
 ASSN WILL MEET
Scheduled for Tomorrow; Will Be Held in
 School

The first fall meeting of the Bun ker Hill Parent Teacher Association will take place on Thursday after noon, September IT, at 3:3o o'clock it was announced this morning. The meeting will be held at the Bunker Hill school gymnasium and all mothers of children who are regis tered in the school this year are invited to attend the meeting.
 A report will be read by Isabelle Wilson, school nurse, and Mrs. Her bert Knutson, chairman of the mem- bership committee, will be on hand to accept payment of dues for the coming year.
 The Philips brothers will furnish music for the first meeting and refreshments will be served. Tn order, that women who have young children may attend the meeting Mrs. J. Little will take care of the youngsters during the meeting.
 British traffic officers arrested
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

British traffic officers arrested 121,757 auto speeders last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
RETIRED LION rASrER

Oakland, Cal. (UP)--Frank Hill, once world-famous lion and tiger tanner from London, to New York, Coney Island and the Pacific coast, dominating as many as IA lions at a time, now spends his time here training a canary bird and his pet dog.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
No Political Banners
 Over Public Streets
Board of Works Orders Removal of BurIesque Show Notice New Ordinance to Be Framed on Requests

Establishment of an ordinance restricting the hanging of signs under consideration and will soon be pre- scented to the Board of Aldermen for enactment it was disclosed last night meeting of the board of works Corporation Counsel Charles S. OConnor is expected to present draft of the proposed ordinance to the works comnissioners for their approval in 9 short time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
CHILD CRIMINALS

Boston (UP)--A boy becomes q criminal quicker than does a girl but it takes longer to reform 6 Rirl criminal, according to pr. Waitel O. Beck, visiting psychology prcEes- sor at Boston university's school oi religious and social work.
The Omaha guide., 1936-02-08
DOING EACH OTHERS WASHING

The opening of the Pan7American Always service across
the Pacific has drawn vivid attention to the possibilities of in
creased markets and recraational resorts in the various count
ries trimming the worlds largest ocean. American initiative
and enterprise is pushing into the East.
Albert Richard Wetjen, the. sea story writer, who has been
travelling for several months in Australia, says there is a grow
ing desire in the commonwealth for free trade with the United
States, and a clear desire for American methods of production
and distribution
Further, he says, from the tourist viewpoint, travel has
been influenced to some extent by the situation in Europe, but
apart from that there has been a steady increase in the number
of ySitors-as much as rs percent and more to the South Sea
Islands and up to nearly so percent to New Zealand and Aus
tralia. In the reverse direction there is also an increase.
American shipping firms ON the Pacific are optimistic about
the future. Liners have already been launched comparable with
anything afloat. In Australia and New Zealand hotels are be-
ing built or modernized to appeal to Americans in particular
Americans travel perhaps more than any other people and the
money our tourists spend abroad enables foreign nations to buy
from us the modern things tehy desire and often desperately
need.
With conditions unsettled IN Europe, new trade relations
are going to be established around the Pacific, that will be per-
manently beneficial to countries trimming that ocean. Economic
between these countries must be adjusted to encour-
age that trade. AS Mr.. Wetien APPLY says: I'VE actually do
all live to a great extent by taking In each others ~washings.'
The Omaha guide., 1936-02-08
INDEPENDENT MERCHANDISING

The charge that the development of the chain retail system,
in such basic lines as food, drugs and automobile supplies, is
rapidly driving the independent dealer to the wall, has been
made often durng recent years. A large number of people
have been misled by this statement. Statistics paint a different
picture.
According to government figures, more chain stores than
Independent stores went out of business during the depression
years. And a new comparison of business activity in 1885 as
compared with 1884, shows that where the retail sales of all
stores increased 10 percent, sales Of chain grocery stores IN
creased but 6 percent. In other words, independent merchants
received a larger share. of the business revival than did chains.
This is perfectly in accord with the opinions of a number
of men who have made exhaustive studies if the subject, and
have come to the conclusion that there is a definite limit to the
growth of chans-and that that limit has just about been
reached. Chains perform certain service appealing primarily
to certain classes of people. independent stores perform other
kinds Of service appealing to other classes of people. Each form
of merchandising has it sfollowers-eaeh has an established
field. And neither can destroy the other.
1t is a demonsrable fact that independent stores have made
great progress as have the chains. 1t is also a fact that many
Independents have gone out of business from natural economic
causes-as have many chain stores. Good service to the Amer
lean consumer-whose interest is paramount-can be achieved
only if every legitimate form of merchandising is permitted to
develop normally.
The Omaha guide., 1936-02-08
BE CAPTAINS OF THE ROAD

There is an unwritten law of the sea that is followed relig-
iously-namely, the desire to save life. Why can't we have the
same high purpose on landf
Such voluntary action is always based on necessity. life
saving in automobile traffic is now as important as hfe-saving
in sea traffic. Such rules as the following, adhered to with
sincerity, would save life a hundred fold.
]. Before making a turn, get in traffic lame nearest de-
sired direction.
?. The rear vision mirror is for something beside looking
for traffic offieers-watch cars behind you.
3. Never tahe chances in passing and do not crowd the
right-ofway. Saving seconds is no excuse for causing one un-
necessary risk of life.
d. learn the feel of the car on the road, like the captain
does his ship. Study the action of the ear on the dry pavement,
wet pavement, gravel road and icy road. Even the highest abil-
ity is not one hundred percent perfect in driving.
5. Take driving seriously; you are probably no smarter
than the last person whose neck was broken on a windshield.
The smartest men supposedly meet with unfortunate disaster
through gross carelessness.
Courtesy is not a sign of weakness it is a sign of character
and wisdom, and the ability to be fores GIFTED and obliging.
The sea captain doesn't unnecessarily take chances when
they can be avoided, but he willingly risks his life and his ship
to prevent an accidnet or aid another vessel in distress. But
automobile drivers willfully risk their own lives as well as the
lives of others, for no good reason at all; it doesn't make sense.
If ordinary rules of common sense and courtesy were fol
lowed in diving (unwrtten laws), accidents would be caused
only by freak circumstances.
The Omaha guide., 1936-02-08
o ARE GOD =
BY r. A. ADAMc
for the Literary Service Bureau

for the Literary Service Bureau
Continued From Page y
To apply this caption to q man,
rs did the foolish followers of
Father Divine" shows gross ig-
norance. To claim to be God or
claim to see God with mortal eyes
indicates incurable dementia. To
see God in His works Is reason
able and admissible, but more than
this, it is possible to see the mani
festatioin of God in deeds per-
formed by others.
| was reading an article in the
Literary Digest. 1t concerned a
man who because of a mental
weakness had been bound to a tree
for three consecutive years and
treated cruelty. He was carried to
a certain institution, chained and
in a cage. The physician ordered
that he be released Immediately.
The officers demurred but the doc
tor insisted. Released and receiv-
ing kindness after years of abuse
and degradation, the unfortunate
man weeping saiH, "Thank you
doctor, you are Cod"
The doctor vas not God "de
facto;" but in his humanitarian
spirit and action he manifested the
God spirit; so, in this way-in
ministering to human need-men
represent and manifest God. To
me, the title of the movie "The
sacreligious, but he did play God,
or act God in His spirit and his
deeds of helpfulness. 1t was this
matter of manifesting God by his
noble deeds that Jesus had in mind
when He said, "Let your light so
shine that men seeing your good
works may glorify your father
which is in heaven"
The Omaha guide., 1936-02-08
TAx-ExEMPTIoN PRIVILEGES UNFAIR

Taxation What an ominous sound that word is begin
ming TO have for millions Of citizens.
Whenever government goes into any line of business new
taxes are demanded and old business that cannot compete with
government goes ont Of existence and the taxes it paid are re-
assessed to remaining taxpayers, for government enterprises
are generally taxexempt.
This fact is becoming better understood every day and is
the reason for growing sentiment to make pubicly-owned bust
ness enterprises pay identica1ly the same taxes that are paid by
industry.
When government goes into business it has stepped outside
the function Of governing and the excuse for tax-exemption priv
ileges no longer exists. If state, municipal or federal business
completes with private citizens, it should not be granted tax.
exemption and public subsidy privileges denied to private
citizens.
Government-owned business enterprises should stand on their
own feet and be subject to the same regulatio and taxation as
are applied to private business.
1t is just as necessary to protect the public from ineffc-
ieney, graft or oyercharging by a politically Uncontrolled and op-
Grated business as it is in a priyately-owned business.
Whenever any person or any enterprise escapes taxes, all
others have to pay for the tax-exempt, privileged few.
The Omaha guide., 1936-02-08
ONE MANS INVESTMENT EXPERIENCE

Some time ago a man surveyed his Investment experience
during two generations.
His first investment was in real estate Hard times came
alog, taxes scared, and values deprecated. He was forced
to mortgage it-and eventually the mortgage was foreclosed.
This investment was nearly a total loss.
His next investment was in a small business. 1t did fairly
well for a while-then a better product came ON the market. The
business went TO the wall. This investment was a total loss.
His third investment was in securities that were regarded
as first-class. However, changed conditions proved otherwise
the securities declined in value and finally became worthless.
This investment was also a total loss.
During this time, other savings he made shrank to about
ten cents on the dollar.
One investment has not only held its value, but appreciated.
That investment was a life insurance policy.
For downright safety, it would seem that life insurance
tops the list for the savings of the average man.
The Omaha guide., 1936-02-08
HEADACHES - HEARTACHES

The usual crowd of loungers had
not arrived at the country store
where they would sit onthe porch
and ~philosophize on the events of
the day, local as well as world
wide. Only the minister and his
neighbor, a comical individual by
the name of Dave, were there. AS
they chatted, a horse and buggy
drove up, and the owner got out
to buy provisions. The young min
lister, by way of prodding the con-
versation, made a remark about
the horse. What he said was all
wrong, displaying a lamentable
ignorance of horseflesh. Dave guf-
fawed so that he could be heard
all over the village which consist
ed of seven houses, including the
church
well, now, Dave" the minister
protested, 'there are some things
l know you don't know"
mot much, my boy, not much,"
Dave drawled patronizingly; you
would have an awful headache if
you knew all l know"
They both laughed, but in the
years that came and went the min
lister has often seen the truth in
the reply of his neighbor. AS he
learned in the school of life, he be-
came more and more assured that
he certainly would have had head
aches had he known all that Dave
knew, for much about the old fell
low was unsavory. He was not a
happy man, despite his droll wit.
If you want to have headaches
and heartaches, live the life Of
mere indulgence, regardless of how
it will hurt yourself and others.
Happiness and gayety r poles
! apart. Contentment, without good
ness is counterfeit
The Omaha guide., 1936-02-08
FIVE REASONS FOR AGRI-
CULTURAL COOPERATION

L. j. Taber, Master of the National Grange, recently put
forward the following FIVE reasons why cooperative market
ing can do for the farmer what no other method can accomplish.
l. 1t gives him a voice in the control of his own affairs,
increasing his sense of responsibility, his value as a citizen,
and his independence.
2. 1t permits him TO control quantity OF purchases, and
~standardize his products.
3. II enables him TO secure the type of merchandising,
packaging and distribution service that best meets his needs,
as we'll as the needs of tho consuming public.
a. 1t makes it possible for him to use the law OF supply
and demand to better prices.
5 1t permits him to own his marketing machinery, and
keep open his avenues Of credit, production and sales. This is
a great stablizing Influence
These are basic virtues of agricultural cooperation. They
show how cooperation in farm production and marketing en-
ables farmers to achieve sound farm relief through their
own efforts and abilities.
The Omaha guide., 1936-02-08
ALTA VESTA
A GIRLS PROBLEMS
(By Videtta Ish)

Dear Alta Vesta: Almost any
other girl would have been crying
too much to write so soon after
her father had left her, but you
have always been an exceptional
girl. l am proud that you are be-
ginning to think of serious prob
lens, but I am almost dreading the
day when you vii be grown up,
and 1 wonder If you will love me
so much then. Do you think you
will?
Now l will tell you what l have
decided about the bird. l shall
send you a bird; you may keep it
in a cage for six months, and then
you must open the cage and allow
it to be free. If because of your
kindness the bird chooses to come
back and remain in the cage it will
be alright; but you must open the
cage each day. In this way I shall
be satisfied, for the bird will choose
whether it desires to stay or not.
In another letter I shall answer
your question concerning colored
children. That is I shall give you
some Information, for the race
problem, as i is called in this coun-
try, is the most ancient and most
serious n known to the human
race.
With abundance of love
Your Father.
The Omaha guide., 1936-02-08

to adjust. Hence there Is an extra amount of work
for all who handle the reports and other matters incident to
the claims.
If you don't want your house to become SO hot that you
have to park outside, you should exercise the utmost care in
operating your heating palnt-especially when the mercury
drops to low temperatures. Far better to take more time for
increasing the heat in the house, than to suffer a destructive
fire from an overheated stove or chimney Forcing a fur
mace is definitely dangerous.
A little time sepnt inspecting a heating plant is a good
step, too. II, for any reason, you do not feel that absolute safe
ty is assured, you will do well to call in a heating expert and
follow his advice.
The Omaha guide., 1936-02-08
The Hog That Never Looks High.
er Than His Head

In one of the old readers there
was a picture of q hog in an or
chard. He was under an apple tree
.feasting. Above him in the tree,
was a man shaking the apples
down. But 30 busy was the hog
that he never looked up to see the
source of the apples. That was
alright for . hog. It was in keep
ing with hog nature. Hogs are not
supposed to consider the source of
their supplies.
But there are human being who
enjoy all the benefits, eat what
the fields produce, use all that ma
ture supplies, and yet never look
and give credit and thanks to the
Giver of all blessings. In this,
such individuals are no better than
hogs. Are you such a hog? Are
yeu?
The Omaha guide., 1936-02-08

VIZ should not judge another by
any man,
By days and years-by his allot-
ted span,
But by his service to his fellow
man..
We should not judge tnother by
his creed,
But more by kindly word and noble
deed,
And minstering, forsooth to hu-
man need.
So, It's a principle both wise and
true,
And worthy Of consideration due,
To judge men by the service they
may do.