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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
Gone, Also Forgotten

Boston residents were congratulating its police heads this week on the change made In apparel for traffic officers, The familiar long black raincoats that most patrolmen don when doing duty in rainy weather had been replaced by shining white ones. One hundred and seventy seven traffic men were affected by this change in the rules We're thinking that thousands of traffic officers. all over this nation ought to get the same considera- ton from their superiors,
 We're often surprised that the fnor- tality in police ranks Is not greater than reports show 1t to be, for the policeman braves every plunging and careening car that comes down the street. If there are opportunities for him to prolong his life and hence his usefulness to the corn- munity he serves SO well and faithfully, certainly they should be seized. One we have recommended on previous occasions Is this very thing that Boston has just done for its traffic force.
 It's something that has been tried out successfully in many cities. The advan- tage of the white raincoat over the black one must be apparent. Other than that we do not know If there are advantages or disadvantages Perhaps the cost may enter into the matter. But where human safety is concerned 1t would seem as If the rules might be changed or altered to take 1t into consideration. Nothing should be left undone to protect the men who protect us when they are acting in line of duty. Equipment should be de- signed to this end
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

N. D., and Lander. Wyoming. have had temperatures of 70 degrees below zero this month. Sheridan and Cheyenne have had respectively SB and S4 below, all new record lows The lowest ever observed in Little America was n. Bis marcl, N. D., had only four days out of
 90 when the temperature rose above zero. Des Molnes, Iowa, in climate belt considerably warmer, had zero or colder weather on 2S days out of 20 and Chicago likewise for l5 days, The zero weather extended as far south as southwest vir- ginia, northern Tennessee and northeren Arkansas. It looks aS if, in the new build. ing wave, Americans had better build tighter houses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
Deporting Aliens

Congressman Dies of Texas seems very much in earnest about the deportation bill he is trying to drive through the House. He wants to deport 2,000, ,000 to 3,000,O00 aliens living in this country and "give their jobs to American citizens" It is natural for Americans to resent the competition of alien residents for jobs in a time of job-scarcity. But possibly Congressman Dies would be inviting more trouble than he would be getting rid of. It is delicate and difficult matter.
 For one thing, he would also be de- porting the purchasing power of those 100000 to 3,000000 aliens, making quite a hole in the market for American goods. For another thing, 1t would be quite an undertaking to round up that many people, tear them away from their American associations and shove them back into the countries they came from. It would be a task comparable to mo- bilizing and transferring our expedition ary force to Europe. And this expedition would not be welcomed as the other was. Vast numbers of our aliens would be refused entrance in the countries they came from. The attempt to return them by force would probably arouse more criticism, dislike and hatred in all those other countries than any foreign policy in American history, and would bring retaliation against Americans abroad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
The Stories They Tell

It's interesting to read the interviews that various legislators are starting to rive out now about adjournment of Con- Rress. The latest one right before me states that congressional leaders had re- vised their former opinions on adjourn ment. Instead of closing up shop on May 1 as they were planning and had ar- nounced, they now will actually go home to their constituents about April l5. And as they say in the best of regulated homes, "Oh, yeahl"
 If Congress gets out of Washington by June 1, describe 1t as a miracle. Win chell said something this week about referring to the committee on miracles the search of the republican party for another Lincoln. We'll, this is about in the same class. This may be an election year; the national democratic convention may come in June, but, But, BUT. .. Election doesn't come until November; the convention is in Philadelphia, only a stones throw from Washington. The boys could stop off on their way home.
 We don't expect to see the congress- men out of the trenches much before the beginning of June's second week, We may be mistaken, but If they do break away before then, there's going to be a lot of this must" legislation still resting in dusty piles on legislators desks. There's q tremendous amount of work to be done in the coming few months, It is almost impossible to transact 1t all, even though the wheels are greased and geared to pro- vide smooth sailing.
 If we started to enumerate important bills that are up for action, we would be sure to leave out some. It's qiute obvi- ous, though, that this is one election year when the legislators anxious to Do home to repair their precinct fences must dig in for district and country until the ship of state Is on an even keel This early adjournment talk Is good for those who are surfeited with weather items, but it doesn't sound too convincing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
Glance At Monterrey Recent Events At Mexican City Recall Days of 1S47 When Taylor and Santa Anna
 Battled It Out
NEW YORK SUN

Nearly % years have passed since Monterrey, the garden and orchard bedeeked capital of the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, which is now the scene of serious domestic strife, was captured by General Taylor-Old Rough and Ready--in the war with Mexico. After h.s successes ct Palo Alto, on May 8, and Resaca dela Palma, on May 0, Taylor remained for e time at Matamoros, Inseptember he ad- vvaneed with 0 force of 6700 men against Monterrey, which was dc. tended by 00o0 Mexicans, 300 Of whom were regulars, under General
 Ampudia. Two attacks were deliv. cred on September 2i, 0enaral Wort assaillng tho fortified heights west of tho city and General Gar. land tho redoubts on the east. column succeeded in achieving It's object and penetrated the city. darland's force was repulsed. Worth drove tho enemy from defense to defense on tho 20th and 2ist until the Mexicans hold only the strongly fortifde position In tho middle Of tho day. Then Ampudia offered terms. Seven day were allowed to tho Mexicans In which to march out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
Back to the Ice Age

The recent cold spell - which perhaps should still be called "the present cold spell" begins to grow really impressive. Official reports uphold the popular view. This has been whopper. The Weather Bureau pronounces 1t the most severe spell of cold weather ever recorded in many places, and thinks 1t may be the beginning of a new period of more severe winters for this continent.
 Many records have been broken throughout the country during these last few weeks. Admiral Byrd seems to have brought the weather back with him from Antarctica. William Haines, Weather Bureau meteorologist, who was with him down there, says that in many areas of the United States the temperatures have approached those of Little America in 1884.
 Here are a few samples. Devils Lake,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

thing sought from the NRA-. without the restraints contained ln that law.
 Among the powerful business groups filing briefs supporting the Sugar Institute arc the Cotton T'extlle Institute, Window 0lass Manufacturers, National Lumber Manufacturers, and Q large Ag. gregAtoln of industries associated under the title Of the Consumer Goods Industries Committee. Right Idea
 Mrs. fzuey ?. Long may be . novice as an office holder, but she has Q sound grasp os one pc lltlcal fundamental.
 Asked # she knew whether the Senate planned to take up the neutrality issue after it disposed of the farm bill, she replied:
 "T don't know. I've found it ls always best not Co look For trouble.e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

Announcement that the Notre Dame Academy for girls might be reopened in this city must have awakened many memories of this famous convent up at the corner of South Elm and Union streets It must have also brought back to many of us the plans of other years for making Waterbury a real scholastic cen. ter We have within short radius of this city two of the leading preparatory schools for boys in Roxbury and Taft. Then there Is St. Margaret's School for Girls on the Middlebury Road and the fashionable Westover School for Girls in Middlebury. At one time there were plans afoot for a Catholic prep school for boys out at Rockville. And at another period we recall reading that the Jesuits were considering a preparatory school for boys in or near Waterbury. It speaks we'll for the city itself that such institu- tions of learning are near us or are pro- posed for this section. We should en- courage them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
Question Box

a. Who wrote ''The wisdom of the Body" end when was is pubs A. It is by walter .. Cannen published in 1882.
 e. was the motion picture "starA Love" taken from . novel and, ~ 90, who wrote ite
 A. It was written and produced by Karl Brown, and was not eakeA from 0 book.
 e. can . nAturalised AmesasaQ citizen be elected Co the Q. s. essaA ate?
 A. Yes.
 e. Name the various pasts C c flower.
 A. sepals, petals. ssamsna. anA pistlls.
 e. Which ig correct, ''semehe0y'e else," or somebody olse'ss"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

Tuesday was what might be termed the students paradise. Seldom Is session terminated by bad weather that within an hour of closing time has changed to sunshine. Yet that's just about what happened. Schools closed for the day at 1 p. m. Two hours later the sun was shining and youngsters were making merry in the latest fall of snow. Still It was just as well that the kids were let off as getting back to their homes via foot and vehicle was no easy job even when the storm had abated. It will probably be many a long day, though, before such when school closes for the weather, the weather remains closed In on us.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
To.DAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, "Right of (sway) he hit me, he ran sway'l say, "Tmmedlately after he hit me-"

4. Else Is on adverb. The pose sessive or indefinite pFonouns coln- bined with else is formed by adding 8, as somebody elses." No other form is sanctioned.
 e. When was the old song "Just Before the Battle, Mother" pub- lished9
 A. Copyrighted and published in 1863, during tho American Civil war.
 c. Where and when was the first high school established in the United Stateg7
 A. Boston, Mass, In 1921.
 e. What was the maiden name Of Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt?
 4. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt.
 e. What is single crop farming? 4. The continuous culture on the same land of 0 particular crop for on indefinite period.
 c. What are the leading varieties of grapes grown commercially in New York state?
 A. Concord, Niagara, Delaware. and Catawba,
 If you want . copy of our book let Popular Card Games, write to the Waterbury Democrats Wash.. ingt0n Bureau, i0is Thirteenth st., Northwest, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

with their small arms and accuter. ments, Q field battery and 2i rounds of ammunition: on armistice of eight weeks was agreed to, and the city with It's arms and stores was left to the United States.
 Hotheads censured Taylor for the lenity of the terms granted to the Mexicans ct Monterrey, but 1t was general approved by soldiers. Later General scott-0ld Fuss and Feath- ers-- to increase his army advancing on Mexico City greatly reduced Taylor's command in numbers and ordered him to refrain from offcn. sive operations. On learning through interpreted dispatches, of Taylor's weakness, Santa Anna advanced against him with 10000 efiectives. Taylor's scouts warned him of the approach of Santa Anna and, with 480i men, only 4b3 of whom were regulars, he awaited him at Angos- tura, near Salitllo, on tho road to San Luis Potisi, where on February a and go, ie47, was fought the two- day battle of Buena Vista, which Taylor won through the steadiness of the regulars and, in Q measure, through the boldness of the Missipp- ians under Colonel Jefferson Davis. The women of the district tended the hurts of the wounded and closed tho eyes of the dead without regard to the uniform they wore: Whittier found in this the theme for "The Angels of Buena Vista," which clos- es with this stanza:
 Not wholly lost, O Fatherl is
 this evil world of ours;
 Upward, through It's blood and
 ashes, spring afresh the
 Eden flowers:
 From the smoking hell Of battle,
 Love and Pity send their
 prayer,
 And still thy white-winged an-
 gels
 hover diniy in our air!
 Tn his campaign against Mexico City Scott was greatly aided by Tayier's victory in the north.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
In 'To.day's Mail Anonymous letters will not Do accepted unless accom-. panied with writer's name.
CLIQUEs AND CLAQUES SEEM TO BEFUDDLE MIR. HALE,
 JUNIOR

WutukbAyN SVh"
 February i7, io36. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Sometimes as wander along in dreamy fashion I wonder as I read tho daily history of legislation and proposed legislation, just where this good old country of ours is go- ing to wind up or hop of.
 Right now we seem to be in tho clutches of highly-skilled and perfectly organized group of pres. sure cliques" and If they all click I'm afraid the country will 70 click" ety clack, ciack, clack.
 This innovated system of control ling legislative forces had itg current origin in the rise of the Anti-Saloon leaguers. Here were tho first major league lobbyists who won e pennaiat. From 6 small handful they grew to 6 good-sized group, able to dictate what the whole forty-eight states and the individuals therein could and could not do. Then came the bonus advocates, who each time grew more In numbers and wisdom and ct last 1t looks as though they will win Q pennant in their league.
 Townsend represents Q segment Of the old folks who are trying to im- pose their ideas on the entire group for the benefit of the section we call the old-age sector.
 The NUSJ is another group which is putting on the pressure and It remains to be seen whether or not they will cop the pennant nag or success.
 For flaming youth we have the CCC-a powerful factor in that they represent the coming generation and whose voice cannot be stilled because they are coming-Town- sendites are automatically on the way out.
 Last but not least we have the farmers--a highly organized group of gentlemen who through their Grange activities are able to incul. cate sufficient indoctrination as to sell most every member of the en- tire group on the idea that they must be subsidized by the govern ment.
 On and on I see traces of this in- creasing line of pressure groups each with their own row to hoe each with an axe to grind. The thing that perplexes me is-How IS poor old Uncle Sam going to stand the gaff? And how is poor old John 2. Public going to pay the bills? Bout time, we all went back to school and took 6 course in politics government and money and learned just how long the COW will stand milking before she runs dry. EDWARD EVERETT HALE, JR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
Selected Poem
ON VANISHED BEAUTY
(Muriel E. Woodruff inthe Christian Science
 Monitor.

(Muriel E. Woodruff inNthe Christian Science
 Monitor. Oh fairy -feathered songster-swiftly flown Vanished like shadow-brief as any flower You have enhanced enchanted one small hour. Breeding the woodland waiteth, sad and lone; There is hushed stiffness now; oh somber morningl Wstfully wei remember yesterdawn When thy sweet singing trembled and was gone, Leaving new beauty for each days adorning. Why should we greve? Seek, and the hearts
 enraptured By swirling snowfail-beautful as song: Glistening. intricate, in rhythmic throng. Wonder the treetop traceries are captured; Far as the eye can follow-heart can know Beauty remains for bleaning; riches glow!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
FEBRUARY 2i

Today, conditions are favorable for those born from January 20 through February 10. General Trend of Affairs for Every
 one Are as Follows
 There are indications that auth critics are planning some beneficial changes pertaining to places of confinement.
 Any inflationary move started ct this time should be successful,
 Today's Birthdate
 You should be able to achieve peace for you nave the power of resignation.
 You should benefit through travelling or studying the company of friends during December, 1o36. There is e change or trip indi- cated for you during the. coming ing month.
 Avoid over exertion and accident to your ankles from September 26 through october 3.
 Buy clothes, entertain, deal with woraen and try to enjoy life from March i7 through 2l, l936.
 Write to fr,enas, deal with pa- pers through clubs or organizations from March i3 through l6, 1e3e.
 Favorable financial changes are likely during February and March.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

We'd like to see the police press their campaign against those car owners who have left their automobiles remaining in the streets since the snowstorm of Jan uary 1919. Most of them are well buried now. Something should be done to re- move them from their resting places. And did you notice that the two big storms of January and February hit the same date?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
Horoscope
DY OCTAvINE

For persons who believe that human destiny Is guided by the planet, the daily horoscope is outlined by . noted astrologer. In addition to information of general interest, 1t outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
Getting Around Science

If the Japanese navy is called upon to fight the combined power of America and Great Britain, I am confident we win win even # the ratio is 10 to i.
 --Vice Admiral sankichi Talgahasii.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

these test questions? Turn to
 last page for the answers.
 1. Who was Edward Jenner?
 2. Tn which states does the AL legheny River flow?
 3. Who wrote the poem. "Endy- mion?"
 {. Tn Greek mythology, who was Demeter? 70 5. How many stories has the R. 0. 4. Building in New York city? 6. Who was Kate 0reenaway?
 2. What country lies east of Bur- ma?
 8. Name the eleventh President of the U. s.
 9. Of which state is Santa Fe the capital? :,
 10. Has the U. 8. ever had Q Ro- man Catholic for President?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

Another suggestion to end war-put the diplomats In the trenches and the private soldiers in charge of diplomacy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

Speaking of being conservative and playing safe, Youngstown, Ohio, has been carrying fire insurance on swimming pools;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
Daily MAnv,.xy.T Tn~ Round Washington v-~- . S NEW DEAL EXPERTS GET
 FIGURES GUMMED UP
mv nRRW pRAmR0N mna m0nRmT A ALLYN

Washington February 20 Was Secretary Dan Roper's face red
 At e recent conference the President repeatedly has expressed skeptcs of estimates placing the number ot johless over fO000O00. Therefore his interest was greatly aroused at the last meeting of the National Emergency Council when he noted an item "lO0eOOOO unemployed" in a pWA report submitted by Harry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

There's too much one-track equipment ip this country, not only in railroads but in mems minds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

Readers desiring additional iii- formation regarding their horoscope are invited to communicate with Octavine In care Of this newspaper. Enclose . Scent stamped, ssls-ad- dressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
A Thought for Today

AIl aesh shah perish together, and man snau awFm again unto dusG-Job S;l&
  The he'd mans death Is horror but the just does but ascend to glory from the duse-Hab- bington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
T est Y Q UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-05-08
Wants Plan To Build Up
Certain Businesses With
Large Capacity for
Expansion
THIS WAS PURPOSE.
OF RECENT TALKS
Saw Baruch, Owen Young
and Chrysler; President
Says Railroads, Burdened
With Debt, Unable To Buy
Equipment, Which Is Hold
ing Back Factories

Washington, May 8 (AP)-
President Roosevelt said today
he was seeking suggestions
from industrial leaders on how
to build up certain industries
that have a large capacity for
expansion, particularly rail
road equipment and housing.
The executive, in response to ques-
lions at his press conference, explain
ed this was the purpose of recent
talk with such captains of industry as
Bernard M. Baruch, Owen D. Young
and Walter P. Chrysler.
The President said the railroad
equipment industries were being held
back because railroads, heavily lad
en- with capital charges, were unable
to buy equipment.
He added that before adequate
housing for low income groups could
be provided, construction would have
to be placed on q mass production
bases, like the automobile industry.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-05-08
FLOGGING VICTIM
WAS WHIPPED RAW
Two Defendants in Barlow, Fla,
Trial Sought To Silence Wit
ness, Testimony Shows

Barlow, Fla, May 8.-(AP)- The
prosecution in the Shoemaker fog
ging trial presented testimony today
that Eugene F. Poulnot was beaten
"as raw as any piece of beef you
could see in a butcher store" and
that two of the defendants sought to
silence witness to his abduction
from near the police station.
The description of Poulnot's condi-
ton after he, Sam Rogers and Joseph
Shoemaker, who died, were tarred
and feathered last November 30, was
given by John w. Scott.
did you examine Mr.. Poulnot to-
day." asked State Attorney Rex Far
rior.
Eyes," tie witness replied, but de-
Tense objections restrained him from
describing Poulnots present condi-
ton. Poulnot himself previously had
testified he still carried marks of the
beating.
Testimony that Sergeant C. A.
Brown, Jr., and G. w. Carlisle, two
of the defendants, tried to keep him
from telling what he knew of the
case, was given to the jury by for
mer Policeman H. L. Russell
He quoted Carlisle as telling him,
in part, to keep my mouth shut, that
he was depending on me not to tell
anything about what was going on
around the police station"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-05-08
(By The Associated Press)


Whitehead and wan, Emper-
or Halle Selassie reached his
exile goa lof Palestine today,
while the second cit yof his fall
en- Ethiopian empire Harar-
was reported in flames.
A British warship carried the flee
ing king Of kings" to a respectful
military reception in Haifa, and the
emperor rode through streets patroled
by heavily armed troops to board a
train for Jesusalem.
Meanwhile, there were these devo-
lopments in Europe:
Rome-Reliable quarters predicted
Premier Mussolini will bid for a lift
ing of sanctions Saturday night along
with the expected decree for total an
nexation of Ethiopia
London-A tempest of British anti
sanctions feeling gave rise to predic-
tions of possible cabinet crisis FOR
Premier Stanley Baldwins govern
ment.
Geneva-League of Nations officials
annoyed by the reported imminent an
nexation of Ethiopia by Italy, insist
ed the fallen empire still was recog-
nized as a sovereign member of the
League.