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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

The Copnecticut Branch of tho United National Association of Post Ofiice Clerks, assembled In conven- ton ct the Stratfield hotel last Sat- urday, unanimously voted to protest payment of tho state old age assist ance tax by postal employees.
 The stated reason for this action was the realization of the postal employe that, since they have Q pension system of their own, they would never Do eligible for tho hen- otits of the old age assistance tax.
 Tho postal employees seem to have missed tho point and purpose of the old age assistance law altogether, or perhaps 1t Is just wilful blind- ness.
 At any rate, 1t must Do apparent to one and all that 1t has never been set up as the purpose of tho old age assistance law, or Of any government old age pension, that oil who contribute to 1t should 70. ceivo eventual benefits from it.
 Tho broad social principle behind tho old age assistance law is that the government, instead of making annual appropriations for old age relief and for the maintenance oi tho old fashioned ''poorhouse, should make available to the aged and dependent Q more dignified type of existence.
 In order to make this possible everyone must contribute . modest sum to the pension fund from which Q relative few will benefit.
 The contributions sin Connecticut is now three dollars.
 It is diiflcult to see how postal clerks or any other group or indi. yidual could expect future benefits of any importance if every one whe contributes three dollars Q year te tho pension fund should expect
 AS Q matter of fact, if other groups should take the attitude oi the postal clerks and they should succeed in their protest against the old age assistance tax, there would Do few left to pay it.
 Tn, the same class with tho postal clerks are teachers, hgemen, police. men, and janitorS, to mention local groups who are under pension plani and who will receive some income when they retire. And ell individ' uals who insure themselves of.gornt future income, either through in' surance, or some institutional pen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
A Book a Day
Old Sea Dog Tells
 an Absorbing Tale
By BRUCE CAPTION

The hearty old see dog who could spit against the wind end smack back the whiskers of the toukest sailor on his ship is pretty much . memory, nowadays. But he still survives, here and there; and you can get . look ct an excellent specimen of the breed In "rhe Log of Q Lime -juicier," by Capt. James P. Barker.
 Captain Barker is . veteran oi the British merchant service. He went to sec as an apprentice boy in Q square.rigger back in the iae0's, rose to command, and ship- pered sailing ships for q great many years, rounding fabulous Cape Nort, some twoscore times.
 He tells his story through the pen of his son, Ronald Barker, and the job is very ably accomplished Originally published several years ago without attracting much atten. ton, the book is now rsissued fl, Q new edition. bE.
 We get here oil the traditional flxings of an old salts memoirs, but when he is about halfway through his book, Captain Barker suddenly rolls up his sleeves and produces . real sea epic.
 For the latter half of the bool, is concerned with one voyage - trip around the Horn--and 1t ia about as tense, exciting c thing of, It's kind as ! have ever read Here we see Q laboring sailing shir meeting every imaginable miss chance on its trip; fro below decks foe in the seq, men lost overboard three feet of water in the hold storms and other woes. The yoyal order of armchair adventurers will find 1t great stuff. tl Vvf .
 Published by Macmillan, thia book is priced at 'eS. 'r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
Question Box

a. Tn what year died the revolus ton in Mexico occur, as Q result 0x which Adolfo do la Ruert9 became president. of Mexico? f
 A. The revolution which placed Adolfo do 10 Huerta in onlce. as pre- visionai president of Mexico ocs cured in April and May, 1920.
 e. What does the abbreviati0n sA. v. m" In Q divorce notice lneanS
 A. It means "a vinculo Msatrte monii," and refers to complete and absolute divorce.
 e. When and where was the basa- dit Jesse James killed7
 A. At his home in st. Joseph, Mo, April 3, 1882.
 c. What is c "copy boy" on . newspaper?
 A. A general errand boy, whose
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
Jury Responsibility

4 Pennsylvania jury that reached a Verdict recently by dipping coin has :becn sternly rebuked by the judge, who scails their action one Of the most fragrant seasps of neglect Of duty in his experience. .Ehe members have been fined $10 each ind costs. That seems a small penalty Z W their offcnSe.
 {. The case was that Of junk dealer .rlsaRged with receiving stolen goods and Alaiiafe tO keep proper records, The jury
 Gtood eleven 70 one for conviction when,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

Although the Department of Justice Is trying to prevent machine guns falling into the hands of gangsters thousands of abandoned and broken guns are being sold annually at army depots through out the nation. This fact was brought to light in the Senate Munitions Committee hearings at Washington. It looks as # Uncle Sam would have to acquaint all his agencies with what is going on in every one of them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
Selected Poem
FLOWER SONG

FLOWER SONG (sonia Willard in the New York Sum. Clarkia, clover, cyclamep,
 Periwinkie, pansy, JOnquii and warm jessamtne,
 Tiger lily, taIlSy, And take me tn reborn surpriscl Tease my nose and tempt my eyes HcilotFope and hOIIyhock, Aster, aquilegia, Scarlet runner, crimson stock,
 YOTget-j1e-Tlot and freegia-- To these flowers there have clung Memories to coax mo young. MaYigold and mjgnoncttc,
 6eFanjuti ald gjIja, Sweet veEbena, violet. .
 LAFkgpur and IObeIia Lure my foot and lujI my thought, LGvisf with the peace ! sought
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
TEBRUARY ss

You who were born from March il through 90 are most likely to gain the best results from actions to-day. Hs General Influences of the Day Which VIII Affect Everyone Morning-TAiriy good. Afternoon Fairly good. Evening Quite favorable. T The evening iS the best time. You may tackle work requiring activity.
 To.day's Dirthdase
 You should possess . sense ot deference and humility. ,sssNgl
 Favorable changes are indicated for you from July through Octo- Der. iD30. Short travel relatives, neighbors and study should De help fuI. afN z
 Be careful to guard against ac.. cident or rashfesg from 0ctober ' through i4, iD50.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
P. o. Clerks MiSMnderStasad Attitude on Old Age Pension Taxes Is Called "Wilfull Blindness - Special Groups
 Should Not Object to Payments Dasnita Retirement Fllnds
Despite Retirement Funds
BRIDGEPORT TIMES. STAR

sion plan, would also he in the same class.
 Tho postal clerks have been tho first to fall, to realize tho fact that the three dollar tax they are asked to pay yearly is no self insurance for them, but Q contribution on their part to the future social wel- fare of tho state,
 Their position Is thoroughly un- tenable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

1. Who was captain of the "olyYa. pia" ct the Battle Of Manila By? 2. How many eclipses occurred in iei77 3. Tn law, what is dereilct7
 {. Who was the spanish disce ier- CT of Florida?
 5. What is aSnbidexterity?
 c. Of which state 1s Little Beck the capital? 4 '. who wrote the comedy sAIFs Well That Ends Weil"
 6. Of what country 1s Alsacs Lorraine now . part?
 Q. Who was Hinbad the Sailor?
 10. What name is applied to the gmaIl sect of Christian faithheaieFs founded in London in 1888 by John Banyard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
Horoscope
BY OCTAyINE

For persons who believe that hu. Inan destiny is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope is out. lined by . noted astrolcger. In sd- ditlon to information of general in- tsrcst, t outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates. .y p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

All these new-fangled kitchen utensils and scientific cooking methods are won- derful, but Grandma just smiles at them as she slaps things together and reaches around and puts in little of this and that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

Tops" in electrical progress - they're putting electric lights in the tomb of Mohan1r1ed at Medina.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
Test Y Q UT Knowledge

Cen you answeF seven Of these test questions7 Turn to last psge sor tho answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

TO.DAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, we have . new topic telling Of tho French Revelation to study'i say, we have . new topic Co study, the French Reveiu- ti0n."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
A Thought for Today

vama thsae mine enemies, which would not that \ ehauIa relRn over them, bring hltheF, and slay chem before me-st Luke lo;st
 Make no enemies He is insignificant indeed who can do thee no harm'-Colton'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
Daily NRnv.wvy.G Washington ..--@ z - -- - PROF. TUGWELL'S POWERS,
 TO BE CURTAILED
-R Ry DREW PEARSON and ROBERT s. ALLEN

washington, February 27-The President has issued quiet orders for drastic curtament of Professor Tug wells ReSettement Administration The move was made because Tugwen was not getting results. The money saved is to be turned over to Harry Hopkins Works Progress Administration for unemployment relief.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

duties include delivering copy from the editorial rooms to the cofnpos. ing room.
 e. How old is the Nigatn of Hy' derahad; what is his addresS7
 A. He ig 70 years, and his address b Hyderabad, Deccan, India.
 q. What is the height of the crown of on opera-hat or top.hat' A. Approximately 5 3-4 inches.
 c. What is the nearest seaport to Bogota, Colombia? A. Buenaventura.
 c. what price did the .. g. pay to Russia for Alaska? 4. 97,200,000. Is you want . copy Os our book.
 let THE BABY BOOK, write to the Waterbury Democrats WasIi-
 ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth st, Northwest, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents for postage and
 handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

Daily Almanac sGun Fise e;Ss .. n1.; sets b:30 ?. m Al vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after eUl6ek 'tffftt't''
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-28
ROnleClaillls
Victory
LIN Ethiopia
Charge Red Cross
Truck S Carrying
Munitions; Musso-
lini Courts Hitler
CBy The Associated Prcss.)

Fascist headquarters at Rome to-
day reported q new victory on the
northern Italo-Ethiopian front and
capture Of a Swedish hospital unit
asserted to have been transporting
munitions on the southern battle line.
A communique by Marshal Bado-
Clio, commander of the northern in
vading forces, said the Italians were
victorious in q new fcur-hour engage
mcnt on the Eritrcan front.
Five hospital trucks marked with
Rcd Cross flags and carrying u cases
of munitions were taken Mt Wadara,
together with flags and war drums
of Ras Desta Demtu, the report de
clared.
From General Grazisnai. Italian
commander in the south. came the
claim of success of the Ganale Dorya
battle. The Italian "hell Oh wheels
column. reported victorious i'll q
smashing southern offensive, pushed
eastward from Neghelli.
Premier Mussolini at Rome was re-
ported in excited political circles to
have turned to discussion of a pro-
iected Ita1o-German accord, design
ed I'd offset Franco-British under
standings.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-28
DEATH TOLL. STANDS 260
IN CURRENT WINTER COLD

Chicago, Jan. % (AP)-Snowbound
highways. ice-choked rivers, threats
Of fuel and milk shortages became
commonplace today as most of the
nation Struggled a bit farther down
into its coat collar, and muttcred, ooh
well, it can't last forever"
Frigid temperatures clasped the
states east Of the Rockies from the
Canadian border into the deep south,
and the number of weather deaths
rose 30 yesterday to 26O for the cur
rent siege.
The sub-ZerO wave, which swept out
Of the northwest 81 week ago showed
little sign Of retreating, and weather
forecasts generally for the, midwest
ern states, were for continued cold
and in place more snow.
Chicago was minus four degrees as
it entered it's seventh successive day
of Arctio-like weather. Forecaster
J. r. Lloyd predicted some break
in severity, although there Is no great
relief in sight from the far-flung cold
wave.
Louisville, KY, continued In sub-zero
temperature, The Ohio river there
was two-thirds choked with ice, and
Continued on Pare TwOl
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-28
Righthand Man Of Late
Huey Long Succumbs to
Cerebral Hemorrh-
age at Mansion
HAD LATELY BEEN
ELECTED SENATOR
Rose from Humble Ranks in
Small Town, Carried Along
To Power by Slain Sena-
tor; Lt.-Gov. Noe Becomes
Governor and Steps Into
Long Shoes

Eaton Rouge, La, Jan. 49,
AP)-GOvernor 0. X. Allen died
unexpectedly today at 1O:40 a. M,
central standard time, from what
was announced as cerebral
hemOrrhage.
Governor Allen was seized with a
sudden attack at the executive man
sion ut $3.50 q. ~ He had apparently
been in good health, and was just
preparing to leave the mansion for his
executive offices III the State Capitol.
Lieutenant Governor James A. Noe
of Monroe, automatically succeeded
Governor Allen as chief executive OF
Louisiana, AS lieutenant governor and
presiding officer of the State Senate,
he has always been a staunch suppor-
ter of the late Huey p. Long and Gov
ernor Allen.
A corps of physicians hastily sum-
monded, including DR.. G. A. Lorio, one
of the physicians Of the late Senator
Huey p. Long, political associate Of
the governor.
But all medical attention failed to
rally the governor, and he died at
1910 a. M His death was announced
at 1866 a. m. by A, P. White, secre-
ta1y to the governor, and as the news
Of the passing of the governor spread
RAPIDLY through official circles and
over the city. a large number OF Of
ficials and other friends of the gov
ernor hurried to the mansion and
formed a great crowd around the
building.
Governor Allen was born in 1881 in
the small town of Winfield, La, and
grew up as boyhood companion OF
the late Senator Hucy Long, who car
ricd him along with him to political
power in Louisiana.
After Huey Longs death from n
pistol bullet, Allen became the titular
head Of the strong Long political ma
chine, and led the organization to a
sweeping victory at the polls OH Janu-
ary 81 In that election he was elect
ed TO the United States Senate for
the unexpred term of Senator Long,
running until January, 1887.
He died at the height of his poll
tical career and after strenuous
stumpng campaign over the State.
For sometime Governor Allen had
been suffering from heart trouble, but
recently his health had been regard
ed by his friends as improved.
State officials would make no legal
comment OH procedure to be follow
cd in selecting q nominee Tor the
Senate in place of Governor Allen.
But e. A. Conway, secretary OF state,
declared that I'VE will follow the law"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-28
New King Edward and His
Three Brothers and 9th
err Royalty March
Behind Coffin
BIG CROWD BREAKS
OVER POLICE LINES
Score of Women Faint AS
Officers Battle To Control
Throngs of People: Queen
Mother Ucable To Sup
press Her Emotion at the
Final Rites

London. Jan. % (AP)-king
George Y made his last journey
through packed London streets
today. amid the tolling of cath
edral bells. and was taken to
Windsor Castle for burial in the
royal tomb beneath ancient st.
Georges chapel.
The majestic funeral procession
from Westminster hall began as the
nelodiou5 Big Ben of Westminster
tower chimcd 9:45 Il. m. (4:45 a. m.
eastern standard time).
Tn royal coffin, which rested in
state for four days was carried out
Of Westminster hall and placed soiem-
My upon gun carriage.
\ great crowd stood silently and
tearfuly as the new king, Edward
VIII his three brothers and other
royal and diplomatic mourncrs fell in
line afoUt behind the coffin, which
was drawn TO Paddington station, and
placed there on a train for Windsor.
Queen Mary. heavily yelled. and the
other women Of the royal party, rode
in carriages Immediately behind King
Edward tho Dukes of York, Glouces-
(Cnniinned an Page TwO)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-28
Dealers
Ask Support
OfRoosevelt
Ickes Calls on G. O.
P. Progressives To
Offset Democratic
OBJECTIONS

Washington, Jan. 28.-(Ap)--Cam=
paign shots roared from New Deal
ramparts today as Congress slowed to
walk after it's bonus dash.
Secretary 1clzes led the firing. He
urged progressive Republicans to
swing behind President Roosevelt and
thus offset any loss of strength e.
lnong conservative Democrats.
Additional guns We're numbered by
Senator Robinson, the Democratic
leader. He prepared to reply in a
radio speech at 10 p m, eastern STAN
dard time, tonight, to Alfred E.
Smiths denunciation.
Before a convention of the United
Mine Workers, of which he is presi-
dent, John l.. Lewis, asserted bluntly
that Smith has gone back on prin-
ciples he long held sacred.
In Congress, the President gained
support for his nomination Of Mar
riner Eccles, Utah banker, and five
others to the new Federal Reserve
Board. which will have increased
powers over the nations credit after
February TO- The Senate Banking
Committee, whose members include
Carter Glass, of Virginia, an opponent
fContinued on Page I'ive)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-28

Washington. Jan. 2S.--(AP)-- Con-
tending this is probably the greatest
legalized steal in American history"
Secretary Wallace today renewed his
attack oil the Supreme Courts de-
cision refunding $2o0,0OO,OOo to pro-
ceSsOrS.
Wallace, i'll radio address over a
national network, cited profit figures
of various professors to show the
large returns they would obtain.
"1n the Hoosac mills case" Wallace
said, "the Supreme Court disapproved
the idea that the government could
take money from one group for the
benefit of another. Yet i'll turning
over to the professors this $200,o0O,0 900
which came from all the people, we
are seeing the most fragrant example
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-28
Two Army Filters
From Fort Bragg
Killed In Capital

Washington. Jan. 28.-(AP)-
Two army filters were injured ia
tally today when the plane in
which they left Pope Field, Fort
Bragg. y. c., this morning crash
ed in landing at Boiling Field.
They were identified rs Second
Lieutenant william Il. Payne. of
the air corps reserve, and Lieute-
nant Dudley +. Written, of Whar-
ton, Texas.
Payne was killed instantly and
Written died few minutes later.
\ gust of wind which sent their
plane suddenly out Of control was
believed to have caused the crash.
but officers declined an opinion
pending further investigation.
Payne was the planes pilot and
Written a passenger.
An investigation of the cause
was started Immediately by Of
ticers Of the field.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-28
EIGHT INJURED IN
SUBMARINE BLAST
Navy Yard Workers at Ma
Mia Badly Hurt; Sub
marine Also Damaged

Manila. r. l., Jan. 28.-(AP)-
Eight Cavite navy yard workers
were injured. five seriously. when
batteries aboard the U. 5. Navy
submarine $40 exploded today.
None Of the navy personnel was
injured
The submarine was seriously
damaged.
The $40 was in drydOck being
"Nerhaulcd when its batteries eX-
pIodcd. The exact cause Of the
blast was not Immediately deter
mined.
navy board began Investigate
ing The explosion as soon rs the
injm.d werc removed to a hos
initial
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-28
Raleigh's Decline Is Nine
Degrees Above Zero In
Official Weather
Bureau Count
NATION COUNTS EGO
DEAD THIS FREEZE
Chicago Reports Four Be-
low, and Niagara Falls ls
Frozen Over Hor Fourth
Consecutive Day; No Great
Relief in Sight from FAR
Flung Cold Wave
By The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
The third cold wave of the
winter held the Carolinas in it's
grip today, sending tempera-
lures at many points to record
low depths.
Henderson, n. c., reported a
reading of seven degrees below
zero, the lowest ever reached
there.
a reading of il at Charlotte equal
led the previous low for the winter.
Readings for other Carolina points
included: Asheville, 2; Greensboro 3,
Wilmington, 18; and Hatteras 20.
Raleigh had its coolest weather Of
the winter, an official reading Of nine
degrees at the Weather Bureau.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-28
Wallace Again Assails
Supreme Court Decision
Refunding Process Tax
"Greates Legalized Steal American History" Agri-
culture Secretary Says of Repayment of $200,00O
600; Means Record ividends To Firms

of appropriation for the benefit Of
one small group. This is probably the
greatest legalized steal in American
history.
"You will get some idea Of its size
when you contract these refunds with
the profits of the professors III their
most prosperous years Cotton mills
reported profits Of $3O,000,00O i'll 1929.
The processing tax refunds amount
to $51 100000 OH cotton. Flour mills
reported profits Of about $2O000,O0O
OH their wheat flour business in 1929;
their processing tax refunds amount
to $67000000.
Packers profits on their hog bust
ness in 1929 were III the neighbor
hood of S2O,0O0,0OO. Their processing
tax refunds are $51 100000"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-28
Daily Dispatch BureaW.
In The Sir Walter Hotel.
i, 4 r. HASk EnVIT,T.

Raleigh, Jan. 2S.-The paved high
ways arc still very icy and slippery
in almost every section of the State,
despite the efforts of the highway
department to make them safe for
travel, Chief Engineer W. Vance
Baisc said today. For while the roads
have been cleared of snow, the sleet
which preceded the snow i'll most sec
tions left film of ice over the roads
which nothing but rising telnpera"
ture will remove, Baise pointed out.
Gas long as the temperature re-
mains below freezing, we are power
less to do anything more than we
have done to make the roads safe fer
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-28
PRICE NOT TO RUN
FOR GOVERNORSH|P
But Greensboro Insurance
Man May Contest For
Lieutenant Governor
Daily Dispatch Bureau.
In The Sir walter Hotter.
nv + e. BASKERVILLE

Raleigh Jan. 2S-Julian Price. OF
Greensboro, president Of the letter
son Standard Life Insurance Com
many there, will not be candidate Tor
The Democratic nomination for gov
ernor, as much as he would undount-
edlv like to become governor, and III
snite of the reports here from time to
time that he may get into the race
according to the opinion in most poll
teal circles here. But there IS
strong possibility that Price may be-
come a candidate for the nomination
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-28
School Bonds Of
Vance County Are
Sold for $4,000

Raleigh. Jan. rs (AP)-The exc
cutive committee of the Local
Government Commission today
sold Vance county $4,000 school
bond issue to Kirschofer & Arm
old, of Raleigh, at a premium of
$2O.5O, with the first $4,000 of
maturities bearing three percent
interest and the remainder 3 LIZ
percent.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-28
SENTENCED IN LOSS
OF MORO CASTLE
Three Officers of Ship and
Owners Get Prison
Terms for Fire

New York, Jan. 28.-(AP)-Feds
eral Judge Murray Hurlburt to-
day sentenced Eben 8. Abbott,
chief engineer of the liner Moro
Castle, to four years in prison.
and William II. Warns, acting
captain, to two years.
They were convicted of GRIM
inal negligence In connection with
the burning of the ship Septem-
Der 8, 1884, with loss of 124 lives.
Henry e. Cabaud, executive
vice-president of the New York
& Cuba Mail Steamship Company,
operators of the vessel, was given
q suspended sentence of one year,
and fined $4,000. He was paroled
pending payment of the fine.
The company was fined the
maximum of $4,000.
Judge Hubert vigorously criticize
I'll the defendants.
"My regret" he said as the me
stood before him for sentence, "is, 8