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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
Selected Poem
GRossMAN's POND

 (M. H. Constable in the Christian Science Monitor) This was natural pond; not a dependent body of water spread apathetically deepened before the restraint of sluce; 1t is not fed by clogged brooks rambling suggishly under forget-me-not and cress- even in August dodrums 1t keeps the cool core of internal springs. The Indians knew this pond 1t today in slightly larger outlines; their trails went through the scruny pinewoods above and they marked their game as 1t drank clear rp- pied water where careless hunter might lose his shaft on the sandy shore Finally the settlers came to fell trees and the larger animals disappeared. Forest fires, changing heats of winter and summer, grazing cattle charged the ebbng waters with silt and decay: The mud-backed turtles, fat weeds and worn-eaten lilies took 1t over. Its waters have shrunken away among mud and pebbles and soggy branches over the lurking pickerel himself like stick with the potentialty of lightning. Tadpole and mosquito breed in the shadows, in thick loam the sources bubble This pond is breeder of color, too in the long Northern sunsets red as the face of the sun streaked with blue and the green color of rusting copper, held breath in the presence of loneliness with it's liy-pads blackened and raised as shadows extend from the pines sure sign of its desolute isolation, blue heron pair trailing long spider legs rise from the quenched surface and pass into darkness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

tar: then remove the tar and grease with gasoline, or by washing with hot studs.
 c. When will the 300th anniver- sary of the rounding of Harvard University be celebrated?
 A. The main events will occur, September le, IT, and IS.
 e. Where are the headquarters of the Farmer-Labor party2
 A. 45 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, Mini1!
 e. Are Alaska and Hawaii rep- resented in the U. s. Congressp
 A. Each is represented by a dele- gate who has most of the rights and privileges of Q Congressman, except he cannot vote on any measure. @. What do the letters "N.B." ct the end of a letter mean? ..
 A. They stand for the Latin phrase nota bone, translated mote carefully"
 c. How is the name Lemke pro- nounced2?
 A. Lem'key.
 c. What species of trees grow IT Arizona?
 A. Cottonwood, sycamore, ash willow, walnut, ironwood, mesquite and cherry in the lowlands; oak, ju- niper, pinon, cedar, yellow pine, nr and spruce on the plateaus ane mountain sides.
 c. What year was Daniel Haines governor of New Jersey?
 A. 1843 to 1881.
 If you want . copy ef our beck let 1.-THE STATES IN PREsADEN' HAL ELECTIONS, write to Th' | Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, lO12 Thirteenth s., North. west, Washington D. C. Enclose l' cents In postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

The recent death of the Rev. Francis Lally, for years pastor of St. Thomas church here, was a sad shock to many local residents Even outside of the par ish in which he labored so many years Father Lally was we'll known and liked. During his pastorate here he was one of the most popular Catholic priests in Wa terbury. And you must remember that Father Lally served here when there were quite few popular priests in the local churches. He was hard-worker in his parish days here, always interested in bettering the church, school, and aiding his pariShionerS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
What's Your Guess?

The first tabulation in the Literary Di- gest poll on the presidential outcome is encouraging for Governor Ali Landon supporters if they take the mere totals as an index of what is to come in early November. However, there are only handful of voters recorded in the poll and only four states are represented by these votes some 25,000. The vote shows Gov ernor Landon leading President Roose- velt.2 to 1. It may be cheering to Landon packers, but on the other hand it will be the means of causing additional activity . in democratic circles
 One thing we did notice about this first Digest report is the relatively small vote < for Representative William Lemke, the union party candidate. Perhaps we can't be too nasty in judging his strength by the results, but judging by all that is said today the union party candidate should be showing strength in these places where this poll has been taken. All the candidaes, save Landon and Roosevelt, failed to poll a respectable sized vote.
 What influence the poll may have on the outcome is always debatable. Whether s 1t is a true barometer of sentiment in the nation is for the individual to decide. Suffice 1t to say 1t gives political leaders an opportunity to judge how some voters are going to pull the lever on election day and to map their campaigns accordingly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

THE greatest gain made by Arnerical labor during the trying days that have passed.since the Great Collapse in 1929 does not appear any statute book. It is written in court proceeding recorded in no chronicle of the picket lines.
 It is this: for the first time in the history of the country practically everyone workman, employer, professional or business man, recognizes that the keystone of prosperity and the welfare of all of the purchasing power of the men and women who work
 few economists always knew it. But there were always in influential places to deny 1t, and the great majority of people were indifferent to it. Now, it has been borne in on again and again, by the most careful studies of economists of the B-ookings Institution type, and by the daily observation of every who studies his own and his neighbors' lives
 Without wages that will put strong purchasing power into the hands of those who work, there can be no prosperity, no security for anyone.
  THE American market remains the greatest in the world. And that is because the buying power of the American workman has always been high in com- parison with that of workmen abroad
 It is good to have all the foreign markets we can get but the fact remains that the great market of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
By GEORGE ROSS

New York, Sept. 5-Manhattan Miscellany: The newest job is that of celebrity pointer -outer. Sardi's, the theatrical sets lunch-room, cre- ated the post to provide a new serv- ice for celebrity oglers. An employe gets around to the awestruck cus- toners and points out the famous visitors.
 Zdenek Koubek, the woman made -into-man who is appearing at the French Casino, helps the chorines in This" spare time with their makeup.
 As result of Jose Iturbi's flare- up in Cleveland over weiners, local symphony impresarios are discour- aging hot dog vendors from coming too close to the concerts.
 The sepian speed demon, Jesse Owens, is taking daily lessons in tap dancing from his friend and mentor, Bill Robinson, "Bojangles' of Harlem.
 They have resumed the fight te I have liquor bars in theaterS thls season instead of lukewarm lemon ade stands.
 Broadway's bible" tells of the meeting between Winston Churchill the British statesman, and Ignace Paderewski, the Polish p ianist- patriot who is now 8 movie star 'The last time I met you," saio Paderewski to MT. Churchill, "you
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

Selection of U. s. Senator Francis T. Maloney of Meriden as keynoter for the democratic state convention which opens next Wednesday night at Eastern Point was happy one. The junior member of the Senate from Connecticut can be relied upon to give his characteristically rous- ing address. We well recall the vigorous campaign that he waged two years ago against all the odds that could face a democratic candidate There were even democrats who didn't give him any chance against the republican incum- bent, Frederic c. Walcott of Norfolk But nothing daunted and bolstered by the fact that he had some fine issues to de- bate Senator Maloney carried on and won in inspiring fashion. Since then his advance as national and state leader has been impressive. As convention key noter he will be just what the party seeks to start it off on its victory road once more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
= IN NEW YORK

were at the war officep And the last time I met you" MT. Churchill replied, you were the president of Poland"
 Debit Debts
 A new low in bad taste is ex- hibited by small fry movie exhibi- tors who splash Mary Astor's name over the marquee as "The Famous Lady of the Love Diaries" And fie upon the place that screams out in garish electrics, "Featuring the Girl Who Kissed and Told"
 For a year or so,' debutantes had no difficulties finding employment as night club entertainers. Their employers worked on the theory that the girls would bring in Q Park avenue following. But they were disappointed because business slackened instead. So the girls who need the jobs for their livelihood will be getting them this year.
 Walter c. Kelly, the Virginia Judge" of countrywide vaudeville, refused to enter one of the Fifty second street niteries the other evening. For they are," he com- mented, "Babylonian dens of in- iquity."
 Add to the One Lives and Learns Department: The American Bible society has just printed the seven million and two hundred and fifty thousandth volume of the Scrip lures.
 A press agent got the blame for declaring President Roosevelt's fa- vorite song to be Home on the Range" It is inaccurate only in- solar as the president liked Home on the Range" long before the press agent decided to make capital of it.
 We've known of singing walters since Irving Berlin's "Alexander's Ragtime Band" days, but singing bartenders are fairly new. There are several in New York's breeziez saloons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
Labor Day

Like many of our holidays the original
 purpose of this day has been lost sight ot
 to a considerable extent. ThrongS that
 filled the railroad stations, roads crowded
 with automobiles would suggest that the ' day has been dedicated to play rather than to labor. To the Knights of Labor we
 owe the first move to have one day set
 apart for the claims of labor. September "e5, 1882, a great parade was organized by
 the Central Labor Union of New York
 city. Later working mems organizations x began an agitation to induce state legis- :, 1atureS to declare legal holiday in the
 interests of labor. Colorado was the first
 to enact law and was followed by the ~ other states.
 =, Much has been accomplished in pro-
 noting the rights of labor, but much remains to be done, as may even be seen /, in the recent and current disputes now
 diSrupting labor unions as never before. rN' There is still field for the most able and ~ fair-minded administrators and the most
 loyal and patriotic citizens in efforts to sr promote justice and more enlightened si policy in the relations of capital and labor.
 Also there is wide field for improving @ the conditions of those outside the rank ,e of organization those who are doing a !. variety of useful and constructive tasks in domestic service of different sorts. ~e Let us remember the children who are s4 already wage-earners and all un-demand- x ing workers who should be considered q. that they be not exploited. Underneath o it all there is the though of the great < rythmic element of life, recurrence of TO toll, of accomplishment, of playing our
 part in the orchestra of eternal har- x. monies. Let us be sure that each one ot o'' us in his place is contributing in his own < ' way to this mighty workshop of life. Let
 us rejoice that we are members of this 5, glorious fellowship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

One comment on our editorial of yester- day in which we commended the police for crusading against air rifles and the like in the hands of youngsters was that the boys had to have something to do to- day. The only answer we can think of is that parents of today are making it too easy for their boys and girls. They, them selves, had plenty of chores to keep them occupied when small, but seem bound to prevent their own offspring from per- forming any household tasks A little work doesn't hurt any growing boy or girl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

SEPTEMBER
 Birthdates falling between May May 2l and June 20, are most like ly to be affected by today's infiu- enceS.
 General Indications For All Morning-Very uncertain.
 Afternoon-More reliable.
 Eveningfl-Very bad.
 Partnership agreements and con- tracts are favored in the afternoon. The day is very adverse through every other channel.
 Today's Birthdate
 You should be quick observer and prompt and skillful executant. Grippe, colds, intestinal poison- ing, as well as difiiculty with part ners, may be experienced during November and December, 1936, if you do not build your health up now to avoid this. Get plenty of rest and do not add to your respon- abilities.
 Your home life should expand and pleasure and romance should como your way during February, 1887. 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

and his secret Liberty league back CTS conceived the Macon "grasS roots" convention last spring, It looked like "Our Gene" was going places.
 But the convention flopped dis mally.
 Du POnt Backing
 It turned out to be a gathering of the most reactoinary leaders in the South, plus a few hundred Talmadge hirelings and office holders. No program was of- fered; no policies enunciated. All that was said was Q lot about negroes and Jews.
 The final nail in the discredit- ing of the Macon meet was driv- en by the senate lobby investi- gating committee, which revealed that John J. Raskob and the Du Fonts had financed the affair.
 This disclosure was the begin- ing of the end of Our Genes" cocky strut to national power.
 Talmadge's attempt to unseat Russell is his last stand.
 In this campaign his technique has reached new heights. One new feature is a group of ever aIl-cIad' farmers who stage 'shurrahs" near the nicrophone during "Our Gene's" speeches. Another Is the dramatic removal of the speaker on husky shoul- ders at the end of his harangue.
 But the givaway is that mem bers of the National Guard have been borrowing overalls, explain ing that it was their company's turn to hurrah for Talmadge. Also an advance man has been discovered in several towns ar- ranging for Talmadge's exit on practiced shoulders.
 Knights of Red SuSpenderS
 But the masterpiece of Tal- madge demagoguery is the or- ganization of the Knights of the Red Suspenders," through the circulation of Q letter which reads:
 "So that you may be identi- fled properly, we suggest that you immediately buy 9 pair of red suspenders, which we know you will be proud to wear and look upon them as . badge of honor.
 "They will be more effective if you cut off the right button nearest the center of your trous- CTS on the right hand side. And i'm place of the button use . six-penny nail Do not put the nail straight across, but place 1t at an angle of about 45 degrees, the sharp end pointing down and to the left. There is defin- resentative from headquarters, ite reason for this.
 'When approached by . reps resentative from headquarters, you will immediately recognize him as he will from the letter TT with his fingers, the first finger of his left hand forming the stem, and the first finger of his right hand the cross-piece. At such time you are ordered to respond in like manner, which signifies that you are subject Co his authority. Further plans will be divuIged at that time."
 All Knights of the Red Sus- penders are urged to sec ten men and get them to see ten more, this chain of red suspenders be- ing hailed as assurance of Tal- madge's election.
 Actually "Our Gene" is fighting with his back to the wall. Start ing out to make one speech a week, he is now making eleven frenzied harangues Q week. And in all parts of the state red sus- penders, once the proud symbol of "Our Gene's" cocky power, are being thrown at the feet of Sem ator Russell ss silent messages of Talmadge repudiation.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

e. What percentage of the in- habitants of Mexico are racially pure or nearly pure blood?
 A. About 19 per cent have pre- ponderantly Spanish blood, 43 per- cent are mixed race, and 38 percent are Indians, descendants of the an- cient inhabitants.
 c. When will Halley's comet re. turn?
 A. Its periodicity is approximate ly 76 years; its last appearance was in 1910 and the next will be in 1885.
 e. How can tar be removed from painted woodwork?
 A. Rub the spots with soft grease and let stand until 1t penetrateS the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

Nothing in the world equals liner ads for quick results. A subscriber placed an ad for lost puppy in the Ashland, Ky, Independent, and while the printer was setting the ad on the linotype the pup turned up under his keyboard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
Current Comments

Of all nations of the world today we are in many ways most singular. ly blessed. Our closest neighbors are good neighbors. If there are remoter nations that wish Us not good but Ill, they know that we are strong: they knew that we can well de- fend ourselves and defend our neighbors.- rs.-President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
 You've gotta make a lot of noise if you want to go to Washington. And I'm the man that can dot It. "Bossy" Gillis, former Newburyport, Mass, mayor.
 I didn't steal 1t. I stumbled over 1t and was too lazy to walk around it-so I just pushed 1t away George Tipton of Tulsa, Okla, ar. rested for stealing lawn mower.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. To what country does Vancou- yer Island belong?
 9. What is Q Maxim Silencer?
 3. Who was Edward Payson Evans?
 4. Tn which war did the Battle of Eutaw Springs occur2
 5. Tn what country is the city of Lota?
 6. Name the highest known mountain in~the world.
 2. When will the next President of the United States be inaugurat- ed?
 8. Who played the role of "Edna" in the motion picture, David Cop- perfield?"
 9. What is a libretto?
 10. In mathematics, what is meant by the maximum or mini- mum value of an expression or quantity?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
Horoscope
BY oCTAvINE

For persons who believe that hu- man destiny Is guided by the plan- cts, the daily horoscope Is outlined by noted astrologer. In addition to information of general interest, t outlines information of special in- terest to persons born on the desig- mated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

Spanish War Brings Chaos to Indus try". War always does that sooner or later, but civil war hastens the process.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
A Thought for Today

Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.-Isaiah 35:3.
 
 Temptations when we meet them at first are as the lion that roared upon Samson; but if we overcome them, the next time we see them we shall find a nest of honey within them.- Bunyan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
Daily Morrv- Ro11nd Washington - .@ TALMADGE FIGHTING FOR
 HIS POLITICAL LIFE
= ny nnExu pEARsnN ana nnnERT s. ALLEN

DTTORs NOTE-ThIs week and Allen hand the Washington Merry to Governor Eugene TaImadge of GeOrgia)
 Washington September 5 = On September 8, 1885, an assassnS bullet put an abrupt end to the booming career demagoguey and dictatorship of Senator Huey P Long, Next Wednesday there is strong poSSiDlnSy that the electorate of Georgia by peaceful but usV as conclusive method will write nis to the noiSome pont cal life of the Kingfshs No. pupil, Governor Eugene
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, T expect I have answered tho question cor rectly"; say, T think" or Believe"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
Test Y UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

were at the war officev And the last time I met you" MT. Churchill replied, you were the president of Poland"
The Washington times., 1936-08-18
TRUCK INJURIES
POLICEMAN

Policeman Horace W. Car
michael, of the Traffic Division,
was in Emergency Hospital today,
suffering injuries to the back and
shoulder received last night when
he was knocked down by truck
at Sixteenth and R Streets North
west.
Carmichael, who lives at 3410
Eighteenth st. N. w., had just
stopped a motorist for a traffic
violation when the truck. driven
by Lewis Harris, 81, of 426 H st.
N. w., passed and a door swung
open, striking the officer and
knocking him down.
Mary Queen, colored, 8, Of 819
Twelfth st. N. E., was injured last
night when she was knocked down
by a street car near her home.
She was admitted to Casualty Hos
pital.
Leo Thurman, 9, of 1104 Queen
st. N. E., suffered a broken leg
last night when his bicycle was
struck by an automobile driven
by James A. Palmer, SIS, of 3479
Holmead Pl. NJ w. The boy was
taken to Casualty Hospital,
The Washington times., 1936-08-18
ROBERTS RAPS
SUBWAY FOES

Upbraiding critics who have op-
posed his attempts to have sub
way system in the Nations Capt.
tai, Peoples Counsel William A.
Roberts last night in a radio ad-
dress contended the plan would
relieve traffic congestion, make
for efficient mass transportation
operation and provide greater
means of safety.
A portion of Mr.. Roberts talk
was aimed at some editorial writ
ers of newspapers. One paper in
particular, which had taken Mr..
Roberts to task for critizing Dis
trict officials lack Of enthusiasm
in Fastening the subway plan, was
the target of Mr.. Roberts fire.
Listeners of the radio program
were urged by the speaker to send
him their frank opinion of the
subway idea and its desirability.
Mr.. Roberts commended the street
car company has less disable cars
today than the two companies had
in 1888, the traffic congestion has
increased and that an engineering
survey was necessary before en-
barking on a subway plan.
The Washington times., 1936-08-18
1899 Motorists
Lose Permits
In a Year

Operators permits Of 2,555
motorists were revoked or Sus-
pended during the last fiscal year
for speeding convictions, the board
of revocationS and restoration of
permits reported yesterday to the
District Commissioners in it's an
nual report. A grand total of
1899 permits were suspended or
revoked during the year.
Convictions for reckless driving
caused the revocation or Sus-
pension of 159 permits, while gen
eral bad motoring records caused
similar action against 148 permits.
Driving-while-drunk offenseS in
the District brought the revoca-
ton of 40 permits, Al cases of
operators holding Maryland per-
mits and 90 cases permits in other
States. Traffic fatalities in the
District caused the revocation of
eight permits, while nine motor
lists were denied the right to drive
here because of fatalities in other
States.
The board reported it had re-
stored 1892 permits during the
year, that it held 1,146 public
hearings, took no action in 2,789
cases and had pending on July l
389 cases.