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The Washington times., 1936-10-10
BOY CaStaWayS.' Great Adventure Tale by
Long Lost Masterpiece
OF Boys ShipWrecked
On Primitive Island
WHAT HAS HAPPENED---

Fifteen boys ranging H. about to start
UGcdon cruise Wher their yacht the Slought IS myerousy
ad Auckland HGrbor and that night they are ooun out
stormy weeks that tolow they tossed and DRIFT
for thousands OF miles on the scouh Pacific Ocean, ~
dashed untrhGbtted shore
exploring the strange land using their
quarters They tOonder they
South American continent Bdnt goes
distant cliff the summit OF Which he hopes settle
telescope OGter all Sides -Four
boys explore island and find the body OF
They decide the formerly the home OF the IoUn
permanent Headquarters MoDn0 all the property GOaged from
long cold Dt1ter In the cGve
FOLLOWING weeks of restricted acttpiy the boys ecos
return set out to explore thoroughly
stranded They dtScoUr
plants their The rtUGy betDeen
Brant DonphGn flares only the Intervention OF cooler
heads preventing fight
their troubles nurderouS band from the "SeUern
Jack BrianS BROTHER coneeS that he
cut the hawSer Which set the Slough GdrUt
NOW READ ON
Eyes Kate about IL hours ago Waston and the others left
camp put under the guard Of Forbes and Rock The
seemed good enough to try my luck and escape
About 10 o'clock this morning into the forest Almost
immediately Forbes and Rock noticed had gone and ran
after They armed with guns, while only had my
sailors knife with which defend myself and my legs to get
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
A Thought for Today
Is It Necessary?

Last week the Connecticut Rural Road Improvement Association passed resolu- ton calling for exclusive use of all motor vehicle funds for highway construction and improvement. We presume that this meant all funds over and above what are necessary to maintain the departments related to this department of the state. There won't be much opposition to any such proposal as this. Most people think that motor vehicle funds should be used for roads. And Connecticut has adhered pretty rigidly to such code.
 But that the efforts to divert funds will increase as 1t becomes necessary in the coming years to find more and more revenue goes unquestioned. We have seen the attempts made in the past. We have resisted all of them. The time may come when, through proper set of circum- stances, the rnaneuver of shifting eX- penditure of highway funds will be ac- complished. This would not be fair to Connecticut motorists.
 True a tax on motor vehicles or gaso- line is tax and the question of where any tax will be spent may be debated, but, nevertheless, we have imposed most of the motor taxes for the sole purpose of caring for the administrative depart ments and for building and caring for roads. When the funds realized by such taxes approach the point where they can be diverted to other uses, it is time to lower these taxes. They mounted stead- ily until recently. Now that government costs can be cut by actual and practical demonstration, let's have no mention of diversion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
Where Is It?

Speaking at recent gathering of the socialist party in Bridgeport, Mayor Jasper McLevy declared that if it hadn't been for the socialist senators and repre- sentatives in the 1885 Legislature many important pieces of legislation would not have been passed. His exact words were that through the balance of power yielded by the three socialist senators "the old parties had to agree to a program which they never dreamed they would have to submit to -"
 Well, that's one explanation of it. And at the very beginning it did look as if the socialists might wield the balance of power, but as it actually worked out, they simply swung their allegiance to the republican side of the senate, in return for which they received support for cer- tain measures in which they were vitally concerned. But that they were responsible for all the Legislation beneficial to the common people" is, in our way of think ing, just bit far-fetched.
 There was lot said about the socialist senators when the Senate was organiz- ing and they were expected to play prominent part in shaping the legislative program. But that they actually did do this the records fail to prove. In fact, a good many voters were disappointed by the position that the Bridgeport senators took on many important bills. AS for making both major parties keep in line, well, the statistics don't show they did it. It remains to be seen what they'll do next year, if fortunate enough to be returned to office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
After Next World War

The League of Nations is obviously in a bad way. Last fall it rallied with unac- customed strength to oppose Italy'S at- tack on Ethiopia. Under British leader ship it seemed about to enforce interna- tional law - the law of the league and the low of treaties - more effectively than this large, loose body of authority had ever been enforced before. But Mus solini proved to be strong, and Britain hedged to safeguard her own selfish in- terests, and punitive sanctions failed to punish severely enough, and Mussolini is getting away with his African grab.
 Hitler added to the confusion by tear ing up the treaty of Locarno along with the treaty of Versailles, and fortifying the neutralized Rhineland. Now Ger many roarS for colonies and threatens an eastern drive. Italy and Britain ap- proach a clash in Africa, and Japan and Russia in Mongolia. Turkey fortifieS the Dardanelles. And so it goes.
 It may take another great catastrophe to bring the world to it's senses. Sooner or later, if modern civilization is to survive, there will have to be some international authority to control outlaw nations The present league was premature. It has done considerable good, but has lacked power and will After the next World War, if there is enough strength left to do anything perhaps the world will or- ganize for peace - and mean 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
Comes Recommended

The appointment of Ralph H. Walker of Marblehead, Mass, as Warden of the Connecticut State Prison at WetherSfield will meet with general approval The new prison head comes highly recom- mended to this state. He also assumes his new duties with the approving, but dying voice, of the late Warden Charles s. Reed. Just prior to his death early last month and realizing that his career was about over Warden Reed encouraged the appointment of MT. Walker as his successor.
 Everyone will agree that during the ad- ministration of Warden Reed the State Prison was well managed and made great progress in providing more humane treat ment of inmates. We are led to believe that the new appointee is of the same mould and was educated and trained along the same lines as his predecessor. In this way innovations established by Warden Reed will not suffer now for want of supporter. This in itself is some thing to be kept in mind.
 There may be some references to Mir. Walkers unfortunate association in the state of Rhode Island. But Connecticut people who are really interested in pen- Ology will find more satisfaction in con- ming the enviable record that our new prison warden has established in long gears of dealing with prisoners and man. aging state institutions. We think that we are fortunate in being able to secure eo capable an executive. as we'll as one who will carry on the fine plans made and laid by the late Warden Reed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
Two Men and a Match

gasoline attendant in Newcastle, Pa, was badly burned and an automobile was wrecked by a lighted match thrown into the tank when he was filling it. The news account says that the match was tossed by two men," probably curious to see what would happen. They were arrested and charged with the deer, and both denied it.
 Two men tossing match with such unerring aim would make an interesting performance, quite aside from the eX- plosion. One man might do it-but two? The only certainty about it is that throwing matches, or even lighting matches, around gasoline station or an open gas tank, is very bad business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
Stock Market Warning

The recent stock market plunge, not so mad as "crash" and yet serious enough to make investors think, was probably good thing. Stock prices had been shooting up to point where they outran profits. That was what happened on far bigger scale in 1928-9, when many securities were selling at prices so inflated that they represented dividends of only 2 or per cent on the crest of great bus mess boom.
 It is never safe for stock prices to out run profits very far. That is too specu- lative. Such speculation, as investors should know, is full of dynamite. What to do with idle funds then? Put them irl- to sound business and industrial invest ments, particularly the building indus try, with special reference to home building. Such investments, stimulating general business, should then justify stock prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
NezC Deal Wins Praise
Not Every Wall Street Mogul Subscribes to Theory of Whack Roosevelt-J. P. Morgan Affiliate Finds Policies Under President
 Advantageous to Financial Security.

League and who manifestly talked seriously. The same can be said foi the staid old Wall Street Journal which with increasing frequency has offered stern advice to the Cham Der of Commerce of the United States, the National Association of Manufuacturers and similar Irlis. guided organizations of business men which have adopted political platforms, taken trick polls" and otherwise interfered with the prog ress of recovery.
 In leading editorial the Wal Street Journal, which has printed al of the severe criticisms emitted by the Liberty League ct al, bluntly challenged the Chamber of Com. Imerce of the United States at it. late April session in Washington to present to the nation IN CON. CRETE FORM (the Journals cap- itals) just what business desires and advocates to furnish road out of the impasse created by the head-on conflict between business and gov- ernment."
 "For three years" this oracle of the Street continues, President Roosevelt has urged business to COG operate with government. He has stated repeatedly his belief that Q majority of business men were Sc inclined. Tn order to stimulate pri- vate employment and enterprise. will the men who meet in Washington accept this responsibility"
 Responsibility to an appalling ex- tent was accepted by President Roosevelt when, in words of Q vest ern governor, the people were "al- most rebellious." And the "confi- denct" which the Liberty League and Messrs. Hoover, Mills and Stei- wer now demand shall be "gener- ated" was all duly re-established by the President very promptly after his inauguration. Otherwise tho country's 2,00O leading industria corporations would not have in. creased their 1884 net earnings 3. per cent over 1883 and their 193S net earnings 47h per cent ovel 1884. The question is, will the Nor. gan partners indorsement and thu Wall Street Journals warning have the desired effect on the recalci' trant minority in American busi' ness?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04

Throughout his campaign four years ago and frequently during each of his three years in the White House, President Roosevelt reiter- ated his belief that many American business men, big as well as little, are disposed to cooperate with the administration program to provide economic opportunity to the average man and woman. He relied upon the intelligence of industrialists to comprehend the consequences of a restoration of the country's buying power.
 There is accommodating evidence that many commercial and financial leaders are appreciative of what the New Deal has done and IS doing; occasionally 1t can be found in the metropolitan press, though fre- duently far from the front page only one newspaper in New York for example, carried a recent speech by Russell c. Leffingwell, partner in the banking firm of J. P. Morgan & Co.,, which approved without qualification every major policy of the Roosevelt administration. For instance:
 As to the simulated demand for sound money" MT. Leffingwcll said: Tt is an archaic superstition that money is stable if It's value remains fixed in gold only, while prices col- lapse generally to the point of bankruptcy, as they did in that tragic era d929-1933)."
 As to "59-cent dollars" and the bitter criticism of the Liberty League because the Roosevelt ad- ministration has insisted upon lower interest rates, he said: How we came to be forced off gold, how necessary and grimly inevitable that action was, how cruel and devastat- ing had been the consequences of monetary deflation, and how life- givin gand revitalizing and essential to recovery the policy of low interest rates, I need not repeat"
 As to balancing the budget and the alleged danger of imitation, Morgan partner said: If there be any among us inclined to over- simplify the problem of recovery to find a happy solution by simply saying Balance the budget let him bear in mind this paradox A gov ernment cannot balance its budget by edict. Government must keep it. self going and keep It's people, too Any premature effort to make money dear, in apprehension and ir anticipation of an imitation which does not exist, will defeat its owr purpose by retarding recovery, re. ducing income and increasing the need of government relief"
 Here is a gentleman in Wal Street whose name does not appear on any of the divers diversified di- rectorates of the American Liberty
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04

Dog owners, of which there are great many in this city, should not overlook the fact that new licenses for their pets must be secured by May 1. To date only few of the 1886 licenses have been issued at the office of the Town Clerk
 Now's the time to get them, so that you won't go beyond the legal limit and thus suffer fine or the worst penalty of having your dog taken to the dog pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
A Book a Day
Why Howe Couldn't Crush Washington
 nv mnEyr4E FSAT,mfANY

One of the most interesting pug zIes of tho American Revolution is the case of that eminent British soldier, Sir William Howe.
 Howe came over in 1776 to crush the revolt, leading one of the larg- est arTniese Britain had ever sent overseas and aided by a huge fleet commanded by his brother, Lord Richard Howe. He failed miserably and went home in 177S, discredited.
 What happened? Was he simply 8 fearful incompetent? Did he. as some historians charge, actually re- fuse to try to win, because of sym pathy for the Americans? Did he dull his wits by drinking and ca- rousing?
 Troyer s. Anderson examines the evidence in 'SThe Command of the Howe Brothers" (Oxford Press: S3.50D, and concludes that none of these charges will hold water.
 Howe, he says, was Q conscien- tious. able general, by the standards VI AtAD 9ays AhAE etstg hA04@s~ W@' that he had an almost impossible task to perform. He had 10 whip Washington's army, occupy the re- belli0us districts, re-eatabiish the royal government, and do t all with enough gcntleness and tact to leave the beaten c0lOnists willing to come back again into the fold.
 It just couldn't be done, with the forces available. Mfr. Anderson coEl' ciudes that only Q soldier cE geniaf A Napoleon or . Lee-eould have succeeded; . merely competent sol' dierd was doomed from the start.
 No genius, Hove failed--blie MF Anderson finds no reason to believe that any uf the other ufltlsh ecu' erals then ayailabln wniild have done any better. The Iob wAs llasi ioo loliah,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
Question Box

e. How much is the president't annual travel allowance?
 A. He is allotted S25,0OO year for official entertainment and travel. Any unused balance st the end of the year is returned to the general funds of the U. S. treasury. v"
 O. What character did Victor McLaglen play in "The 1nformcrP"
 A. "Gyno Nolan"
 e. How can stains be removed from marble statuary2
 A. Wash thoroughly with soda and warm water to remove any grease, then apply piece of cotton, cloth satuarted with oxaltc acid to- the spots for e short time. If 1t, destroys the polish, repolish with ovide of tin and water applied with a cloth. If the stains are not deep, rub the surface only with oxalic,, acid and water quickly, and wash to, free the marble of acid. To give a. gloss rub with chalk wet with water,
 O. Which was the first building erected for public use in the U. g., under the authority of the federal government?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04

A. The United States mint at Philadelphia, Pa.
 o. Which is correct, insanitary or unsanitary?
 A. The words are synonymous and mean not sanitary, or injurious to the health. .
 e. How long does 1t take a par. rot egg to hatch?
 A. About 14 to IS days. Large parrots may require a little longer than smaller birds!
 e, How many horses are on farms in the United StatesT
 A. On January l, 1885, the num- Der was estimated as li,S270oO.
 @. Name the Librarian of the Li- barary of Congress at Washington D. 0.
 A. Herbert Putnam.
 @. Who wrote the song, "Why Did I Kiss That Girl?" and in what year was 1t published2
 A. The words are by Lew Brown. and the music by Robert King and Ray Henderson. It was published in 1924.
 If you want . copy of our book. let. HOUSEHOLD PAINTlNG, write to the Waterbury Democrats. washington Bureau 1913 Thirteenth. st.. Northwest, Washington, ID. C. Enclose 10 cents, for postage ana nc handling. '-- -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04

the legislative chamber in no time without using any force,Tr says the ex-gOvernor. Governor Hoffman could have offered them the ArmOry next door, where there are beds and blans kets and . place to cook. Y.
 "But instead he has let them desecrate the halls of the legis- lature, has made the people of New Jersey ashamed of their state-One of the the original thirteen colonies.
 "TEs dangerous buSiness,"1 concluded ex-GOvernOr Harry Moore. <
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04

Colorado can't be criticized for it's cam paign against undesirables. At every possible entrance to the state troopers are posted to turn back persons who might become state charges. This "bum blockade" is pretty thorough. The state can't support any more indigent, says Governor Johnson, so it's not going to allow public charges to enter the state. They'll be kept on the move.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
Selected Poem
TO ROVERS

(Elizabeth Moore in the New York sun) Go if you will and seek tropic isle.
 Dream of spice-laden breezes and the sea, I shall not envy you-a little while
 And spring will work the miracle for me The very clouds begin to look aware
 Of magic that they know Is soon to be; The wind Is brisk, but there is in the air feeling Of its own uncertainty. live this season. when spring comes unseen Though RatchfuI eyes are waiting for its birth, would not change the sight Of this first green For ell the isles Of spice upon the earthl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
Test Y Q UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven CI = these test questions? Turn to- ~., last page for the answers. =. 1. Has Maine more lakes than Pennsylvania? = 2. what is a placardp :.
 3. Who wrote the song, "RemenIs b'ring2" =. {. who was Ogata Korin? z. 5. what three names were appiied to lawless, freebooting soldiers. nor enlisted, or in uniform during the Civil War? = 6. Name the three rivers that joit1 together to form the Missouri RI- yer. ..
 2. In what country is the State ol Colima? =
 Q. In architecture. what is Q dorss mer? =
 5. Name the three original ian: guages in which the Bible was writ- ten. g-
 10. What kind of rock may read fly be cut with Q knife? ..'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
Current Conansents

Writing songs is Q great thrill. but great songs are not written on aIl empty stomach. Rudy vallee.
 Tf We went give square deal td labor, we'll have laacism and after that revolution.
 Kara au Font, klnBWoman Of mu'
 nitl0ns nsnnnfaeturnrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
Horoscope
BY OCTAVTNE

For persons who believe that human destiny Is guided by the planet, the daily horoscope Is out lined by a noted astrOIoger. In addition to information of general interest, It outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04

Juries seem to be establishing it as a principle of American law that it's a cap- ital offense for father to interfere with a daughters dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04

The tax bill of the average family is said to be $219 year for family with a $2,500 income and an automobile. Hmm! Let's stop paying taxes altogether and use the money for another car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04

As between public relief and process sions of hungry people coming to the kitchen door for food, most taxpayers prefer public relief.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04

Kentucky goes out of the colonel busi- ness, but there's nothing to keep anybody from starting Fraternal Order of Hon. orary Colonels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
R.ilg @.!s,..,.n Merry-Co- Round U. $. c. OFC. PULLS FAST ONE
 ON "UNCLE'' DAN ROPER z
, R1 DRRW PEAReON and ROBRRT 2. ALLE

Washington, May 1.-The directors of the U. s. Chamber of Commerce pulled fast one last week on- "Unce Dan" Roper. The Secretary of Commerce, after some energetic wire pulling finally wangled an invitation to address the convention despite the original plan of the directors not to invite New Deal spokesman,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04

ToDAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, "Thc hoy run away from his home; say, iran away"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
MAY s

Today is not generally helpful. Persons should be on guard to avoid rash decisions or changes concern ing loved ones.
 When problems present them selves, try to think quickly. for in that way the vexing situations of the day may be met.
 T0aay's BiFthdaIe.
 You should possess numerous ace complishments.
 There is the probability of gain through speculative matters, roe nance, travel or children from March through August, i03e. Travel by land or benefit through expanslcn should come your way during February, Io3L Do every- thing t0 advance yourself at thia time.
 Headers AealTlng additional in. formation regarding lleiF hereaeepl are Invited e communicate wlih fDelaglne la eaFe of tsIls newspaper Enclose a Scent siampo1, aelf.aAs dressed eBVGl9pa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
Daily Almanac

Daily Almanac Moon sets l;2s q. Tn. daylight timeD. Sun riees 5.F7 q. m; sets 7:5l D. nl. fday- light tlmeD. Al vehicles must be lighted thirty min. uies after sunset
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04

"It Is coming to a point where everybody who does not belong to the Liberty League is being called @ Communist by the conservatives. AS Q matter of fact, Roosevelt is try Ing hard to reform capitalism, not to destroy it."-New York News. (Ind.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04

sWhat the republicans need is not a brain trust 60 much as . candidate who measures up to the Job and q platform of something besides negation.' = Salem, Oregon. JonrnaI. Ond.l
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-25
REMOVE BARGE
MOORINCS TODAY
LIGHTHOUSE TENDER IVY is
USED TO CARRY
ON WORK

Three mornings, two of which
weigh 1000 pounds each, and one
weighing $500 pounds, which held
the airplane landing barge in
place, were removed this morning
and attached to the barge which is
now at finger pier number z in
the submarine base.
When announcement was made
some time ago that five of the fin
ger piers in the subbase were to be
converted to steel structures it
became necessary to move the
barge from pier number 4 to an
other landing place, but this
could not be done until Lighthouse
Tender Ivy, the only vessel with
the equipment for handling the
moorings, returned to the port.
The vessel returned to port and
this morning completed the work
of moving the mornings. The
barge was moved yesterday after
noon after the airplane sailed for
Miami.