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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
Watch For Results

The recent Supreme Court decision on one phase of the rights of the IVA Tennessee Valley Authority-is having it's effect We don't know whether the recent declaration of the Connecticut Light and Power Company with regard to q reduction in it's electric rates is re- suit of this court decision. It might be, but then again the company officials, in all justice to them, probably required more time than has intervened since the court made it's ruling to draw up the new schedule of rates.
 However, there are going to be rate reductions made all over the country, because as rule priVately-oWned utill- ties dealing in the sale of electricity, feel that the wedge has been successfully driven in for more government ownership and operation of utilities. Most people will probably conclude that it requires just such q step as this government ownership to force the utilities into line. However, we wouldn't be bit surprised if the private companies came back strong.
 It's pretty Well-knoWn in utility circles that production Of electricity at steam operated plants is cheaper today than that at hydro-clectric plants, which is what the government is concerned with right now in it's efforts tO curb mighty rivers and put far-reaching watersheds under control. All of which is apt Co make one wonder if perhaps there will be sil- yer lining for the private utilities. But there's no denying that Uncle Sam has done one thing by his harnesslng of mighty rivers. lie has prevented their private exploitation and ilc has checked the spread, probably of interlOcking util- ities For how long no one knows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

Following this, the host called in the sheriff, informed him that he made great mistake in ad- dressing Albert az % King, that the monarch should be addressed only as Your Majesty" Further more, the host hired couple of detectives to guard the king and keep the sheriff at a safe distance. Order of Leopold
 Next morning the king went riding again. The sheriff was not at the gate. But later Albert saw him riding alone on the top of ridge. Whereupon the King of the Belgians left his host, the detec- tivese, ct al., and spurred his horse on to join his old crony.
 Good morning, Your Maj esty," greeted the sheriff, hesi- tating over the pronunciation.
 "Why don't you call me Q King"?" replied Albert "I like it much better"
 Az Ills Majesty departed for Washington he bestowed on his hosts the promised decorations. They hung from small pieces of ribbon to be pinned on the chest. But few days later, the mil- lionairc hosts, riding through the neighboring towns, were greeted by q sheriff who wore around his waist the broad, majestic sash Of the Order of Leopold, highest honor of the crown of Belgium. Wrong Number
 After King Albert returned east, it was arranged that he should bestow the Order of Leopold on the late Charles A. Sabin. head of the Guaranty Trust Company.
 This order, 1t was specified, could only be bestowed properly when the king touched the recipi- ent on the head with his sword.
 So it was arranged that, at reception to the king, MT. Sabin, whom the king had never met. was to step out of line, walt at one side, while an aide put the decoration over his head and the king touched him with his sword.
 All went as scheduled. man stepped out of line and stood be- side the king. He was very bald, wore black skull cap. The aide promptly put the decoration over his head, and the king touched him with his sword. The recipient looked slightly dazed but went on.
 Mir. Sabin
 A few minutes later, another guest stepped out of line. The king paid no attention to him. The man coughed. looked slightly nervous, paced back and forth. Finally an aide said: Your Majesty, there's another man waiting here. [ think he's the one Co be decorated" "Isut we have nO mOre decor ati0ns," replied King Albert.
 It turned out that the second guest was Charles Sabin. The first was the late Judge Ebert Gary, head Of the United States Steel Corporation.
 IIe had been pushed out of Ilne.
 And that is Herbert H0over's story.
 Copyright. i036. by United
 Feature Syndicate. Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

It was good news to learn that the fruit trees in this state had weathered the past winter in fine shape. We were a little afraid after reading that Middle West states had found their fruit tree crop for 1886 ruined that ours would likewise be spoiled. But orchardists making inspec- tions in February noted that the snows and extreme cold had not even harmed the many peach trees in the state. They said the extreme cold of 1884 and 1885 had not touched us this season. Maybe not, but it was plenty cold for this writer. We're glad the peaches escaped the frosts, though.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

Not only does he smile, but he tells an occasional good story.
 Here is one told to friends be- fore an open fire ono evening. We do not vouch for the accur- acy of the story. But we do vouch for the fact that Herbert Hoover told it.
 King Albert
 When Albert, late King of the Belgians, paid visit to this coun- try shortly after the war, he found that the meticulous pro- tocol of the state department re- quired that he pay his respects at the White House before he did anything else of an official na- ture. But Presidcat Wilson was absent and would not return for nearly two weeks.
 So, rather than mark time In Washington, King Albert tele- graphed to Hoover, whom he had known during food relief days in Belgium asking if he could visit him in California.
 Mir. Hoover wired back: "EIOw many in your party?"
 And King Alberts secretary, without consulting His Mayesty, wired back: "Bixty-One."
 MT. Hoover says that he was n little dismayed at this, but H. nally decided that several million aires living in the California had lost no money by the war, and might well entertain differ ent parts of the kings party. Hoover suggested, incidentally, that the king doubtless would want to beStow important decor ations on them.
 AIbert's Friend
 So King Albert and his retinue arrived.
 And as he went out on the first day for ride through the Cal- ifornia hills, he found waiting for him at the gate pictur- esque figure on horseback. The visitor greeted him with, 70. Kingl" and announced that he was the local sheriff.
 King Albert seemed much taken with the sheriff and spent most of that day riding with him. much to the disgust of his host. Next day the sheriff again waited on the king and again rode with him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

The fact that Frank E. Gannett is be- ing boomed for the vice-presidential nomination on republican ticket with Senator William E. Borah it's head man might prove bit embarrassing to the Hartford Times this fall. The Times is regarded as democratic newspaper, although since it became part of the Gannett chain it's politics nationally haven't been so pronouncedly demo- cratic. It has usually supported Governor Wilbur L. Cross, but we can't say that it has leaned over backward to support the entire democratic party of the state. However, that's the publishers business not ours. What will happen, though, if Mir. Gannett should slip into one of the two big nominations with state and national election biting his papers in many states against groups they may have supported before?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
' est Your Knowledge

Gan yOu answer seven Of these lest questions? TuTn to last page f0r ibe answers.
 f. Co which state a Lake P0nt- ehaTtain2
 z. What h a cblgger9
 {, What is tlle name 0f the eE- pi0slye mixture, consisting Of p0laH- stun nitrate. sulphur, and elpare0aIT 4 Who was Emile i)eschampsT b. uiye Lbe origin of the prOyerb "Wilnrs there's q wilI there's . way, (. Where lH Cape TOwD9
 q What is afl agnlliet7
 < Name fhe mountain cbniD oil ule border between Spain and France.
 (. Where ls Amherst C0llngeg 60 Who wns IA0llel pig0t John.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
TO-DAY's COMMON ERROR Never say. we will repair your sweater and ship same to you next week.; say, land send to you"

e. How large are the largest whales2
 A. The largest are the blue whales, Baloenoptera musculuB, which attain a length of 100 feet or more and weight of about 70 tons. e. Who was Thor2
 A. The Scandinavian god of war. thunder, and agriculture. He was the son of Odin and lord, champion of the Aesir, and bene- factor of man. He was the inc placablc foe of the giants, whom he slew with his magic hammer.
 e. Which relatives of a deceased World war veteran have the right to apply for his bonus2
 4. Only his widow, children, mother or father can receive the bonus.
 e. Was Mayor Fiorello Ia- Guardia of New York born in Italy?
 A. He was born in New York city.
 If you want . copy of our booklet MODERN CONTRACT
 BRIDGE. write Co the Water bury Democrats Washington Bu- reau. 1913 Thirteenth St, North west, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

Norman Thomas turned an apt phrase in recent speech when he said that former President Herbert Hoover's ghost writer" had turned Mir Hoover into fiat boy wisecracker-the Jimmy Walker of the Republican Party" We don't know who'll take more offense at this, MT. Hoover or MT. Walker. But certainly MT. Thomas just about struck 1t right on the new Hoover. He's not the same man who was president for four years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
MARCH 1

MARCH {
 People who are mOst apt to be affected by conditions today are those who were born from July 2i through Aug. 2i.
 Conditions Affecting Everyone
 Are As Follows; Morning no changes
 Afternoon Good judgment
 Evening Active
 The evening fayOFs activity.
 TOday's Birihdate
 You should have many talents and be very versatile.
 You may have t0 face e prob lem which will be very confusing from April through July. 1886. You should endeayOr O understand an- others viewpoint.
 During March. 1896. you may feel low Co vitality and subject ta colds. Avoid depression and trouble with elders.
 Avoid extravagance and OysF- Indulgence during August and September, ltJg.
 Avoid dangerous slLllatl0ns. Use care when handling sharp tD0ls from Oct. ib through 1z, IeJg. DIge pafiifB 0f buy clothes ffOnl hafch M through sg, f1SG, Headers desigink additional Co. fafmsllsn regarding tiBelr hare seeps aTs snglie9 ls eemmmnlnals wiih fetavlBe ia esrs sf tbis news- pnneE knelese . 3sesnf stsmDeal seIfs addressed sasaisae.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
Lower Rail Fare

Next to the streaInllning that is trans- forming railroad trains, the most striking shing .bat has happened in the railroad business for many years B the drastic ledusti0n of passenger rates Co the east srn territory The basic fare ls cut from A cut one-i0urth.
 This action by the Interstate Com.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
Selected Poem
HIGHWAYS OF LIFE.
Grace Lippincott. Madison. in the New Haven
 Journal Courier.

trace Lippincott. Madison. in the New Hav'
 JOurnal-Couricr). Over life's by-wayg t0 the high. Are beauty spots SO vast They seemingly called me Co stay. And beckOned as 1 passed While looking into country homes, 1 hoped for something there. That counts for earthly happiness And breathed an earnest prayer. That life within each little house, Holds friendly folks who care Over Ilfe's highways. on we go On much trayeled road. part Of me flew swiftly by, A. kindly uh0ughs 1 g0wed, And one stopped with a crying child. To ease her heavy load One stayed with aD aged man; ingulTiDg hlh abode And why he was not asked Co ride. WheE be 70 feebly hlTOde. Over the by-ways c. the high Isaek t0 my well loved home. tsiill asking for lle power 0 ses, Where lowing ulougbiA may ToaD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
Current Comments

The extent Of 0ermany's military preparations can have only 0sle ex- p.annti0n -- t0 teFr0rixa the weak and t0 force the strong t0 neg0li. ate.
 --oen. Andre hiessel Of France.
  [ Ii0ys sometimes think lt le llaTd 10 be really Fellgi0sla, that ge- llgl0n will make ''slsaieE" 0f them { q be really TeeilIols is Co be really manly and that is net hard. MaeT. William R. 0aahin. paeior @. Andrews Church. Nss fofk City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

ters general doing their utmost, were able to spend only one-third of the amount which Congress appropriated, and that there rec mained ct the disposal of the President for expenditure during the remaining six months of the period covered by the act, the six months ending June 90, next, two- thirds of the total relief apprO. priation."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

who were nes gotiating [ h e terms of an en- gagement with the bookin z manager of 8 nation . wide circuit.
 How much salary do you want2"f asked the manager.
 Three f1un- dred and fifty a week., an- swered Knock about Num-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
Horoscope
By OCTAVINE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planet, the daily horoscope is outlined by a noted astr0loger. In addition t0 information of general interest. it outlines in- formation of special interest t0 persons born on tlle designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
Daily MNe D0,,n1 Washington W.. " ~---9 NOW TT CAN BE TOLD---
 MOWERS PRIZE STORY
Daily
 Washington
: By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT S. ALLEN

Washington, March 3-Probably the greatest de- ciency in Herbert Hoover while in the White House was his sense of humor. He had none
 Now. however. the ex-president has blossomed forth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

Five hundred @ week., insisted Knock about Number 9.
 "Get out, ordered the booker. And don't come back until you've rehearsed your salaryl"
 The Republican masterminds are behaving like the knock-about comics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
Question Box
What is a "kilOwatt?"

A. One thousand watts. The watt is the unit of electric power, and is the product of multiplying the ap- piled voltage by the amperes flowing through the appliance. Electric rates usually are based upon the number of kilowatts consumed.
 Q. Is Major Bowes a major in the army2
 A. He was @ major and staff spe- cialist in the officers reserve corps, U. s. army, attached to the adJutant generals office in Washington, D. C..
 e. What is the origin of the old belief that after n snake is killed its tail will live until sundown?
 A. Owing to the reaction of It's nervous system, the tail will con- tinue to wiggle long after the snake is otherwise apparently dead. But there is nothing to the belief that 1t will continue to wiggle until sun- down or any other particular time.
 e. Where is the University of Alaska?
 A. Fairbanks, Alaska.
 e. When did the U. s. govern ment mint the white pennies?"
 A. The onc-cent pieces issued from 1857 to 1864 inclusive, were of nickel-bronze, consisting of 88 per cent copper and l2 per cent nickel, a composition 70 light in color that they were popuiarly called the White Cent"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

People never do anything about the weather, but they ease their minds by telling right out just what they think of 1t and maybe that's why we don't have any revolutions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

Does humor improve? Well, of the PAT jokes in Joe Miller's famous jest book, critic says the best couldn't be printed today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

Some men make history and some write history and others sleep right through 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
Rehearse!

One of the classic stories of vaudeville, when that theatrical institution existed, had to do with
 a team of knock about comedians
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
BY WAY of NO HARM
 by James William FitzP Patrick

The opinions and conclusions appearing beow writer They not necessarily to of Che editors THE DEMOCRAT they to be construed
 invariably. Q reflection of their vewpOintD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
Wrong Anyway.

Wrong Anyway.
 A few more discoveries like the one made by the Republican Na- tional Committee and there will not be left Q line of the portrait of President Roosevelt which has been 50 carefully and industriously painted by his opponents and which displays him as 8 spender without intelligence, honesty, or regard for the peoples money. Pictured as . gpendthrift wastrel by Messrs Hoover, Landon, Knox, and the other foaming objectors, 1t turns out from the discovery of Chairman Fletcher's detectives that MT. Roosevelt is little better than Q pinch-penny piker. Here he has had four billions dollars to shovel out and away and all he has been able to get rid of aided by spending masters general" is a paltry third of that amount.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
Clearer.

Day by day 1t becomes clearer that not only have the Republican leaders no nominee upon whom they can agree but also that they cannot make Up their minds whether the President is a spend- CT or Q saver. Out in Nebraska on Saturday night Governor Lan- don, who appears to be in the lead for his party's nomination, denounces Mir. Roosevelt as a reckless squanderer of the nations money while on Sunday night the Republican National Committee which may have to run his Lan- don campaign bursts on an amused nation with the news that the President has spent only an Insignificant portion of the amount appropriated. Returning to the story in the opening para graph 1t is evident that, even more than the knock about com les, g.o.p. platform performers need Q rehearsal to make them letter perfect in their roles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03
Partisanship.

In his Saturday night broadcast Governor Landon took notice Of the spread of the impression that "a change of administration would jeopardizc the relief intended for the deserving" and declared that "the time has come to call Q halt on such politically inspired fear" He proceeded with the halting process by announcing that "Re- pubIlcans should make it clear to the needy everywhere, that the changes we pledge will bring order out of chaos by purging the Fed- eral relief administration of par tisanshIp, of waste, and of incOm- petence." All of which is quite noble in theory but no more than words, mere words. Alfred is a political partisan himself, if he iS nominated on the Republican lla- tional ticket he will run on 6 par tisan party platform, and if he is elected he will be obliged to take his partisanBhip into office with him. If he has been done an in- justice by the description in the proceeding sentence 1t iB within his power to undo 1t by avowing his political altruism now and let the leaders and members of the Republican party know, in unmis- takable words, that when, as. and If nominated he will discard po- litical partisanship altogether in his election campaign and if voted into office will forget completely the lads who did the work on the stump and at the polls.
 Weary.
 Not that 1t matters in the least but this department is weary of hearing and reading the charge Of partsianship which is being con- stantly shouted at the national administration, particularly in the matter of relief. If there has been one political weakness in the Roosevelt conduct of affairs 1t is tbat 1t has failed to make the same use of patronage which is the unvarying characteristic of Republican administrations in cit- les, states, and in the nation. In ConnEcticut for example. the ad- ministration of relief projects has not been given over to Democrat ic hands. Quite and altogether on the contrary. The writer does not know what has happened in other sections of the country but If what has occurred in this state is any means of judgment, the charge of partisanship in relief appointments and the use of fed- eral money to build up a political machine is an unqualified lie. If partisanship has been exercised in Connecticut 1t has been to the effect that Republicans not Democrats profited. It s an old story hereabOutS that the Republican party takes care of ils own, even when lt is not in control of the govern ment. In case you don't agree just add LID the number of democrats who get anything from a republi- can administration and compare the total with that of republicans who get the choicest pluins from a democratic administration. What goes for the state of Con- necLicut goes for the nation. Is the writer's firm conviction and is the reason why ne is heartily Aick and tired of an hccusatl0n of par- tisanshlp which iS fiagrantly dis- honest and without foundation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

e. Where is the University of Alaska?
 A. Fairbanks, Alaska.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-08-28

Read Examiner advertisements
for your own profit.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-08-28
FARMER BROWN GETS KICK
OUT OF EXPOSITION

Dear Examiner:
That exposition you told me about
surely does expose. Limited space
in this valuable column forbids my
telling all | saw. Sally Rand left
before | arrived. She has gone
back to Dallas, Texas, where folks
appreciate fine arts.
Even Californians or braintrusters
can't make it rain, nor ever tell
when a drouth is going to take
place. There is quite a dry spell
here now, and people are wishing
they had thought to make Coo
lidge Dam, and a San Carlos project
in the beginning. There is a right
smart of warter just west of Balboa
Park, but it's the kind they can't
irrigate with.
Last night | went to the concert
in the Bowl, where a sixty piece
band was led by a famous leader by
the name of Hurt. They made
sweet music, which made me wish
my home folks of Coolidge could
hear it.
| went out on r. J. Jones deep
seat fishing trail, but all of the fish
had left for Honolulu.
Will tell you more when | get
back home, if | can remember 1t.
Farmer Brown
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-08-28
A LATER LETTER

San Diego, Calf,
Aug. "a, 1886
Dear Examiner:
Tell Rev. Ward that last night
heard the two best sermons that
ever heard in my life. The text
was in two parts: "The Transfigura-
ton" and "The Deluge." Two mas
terpieces of music were played by
a noted concert, but the thing
that enriched it's meaning to ME was
the commentator who explained each
phase and movement. Now, | know
what the opera means, in which it
says, Every little movement has a
meaning of its own; Every thought
and feeling in some action can be
shown. Well, if that sermon i'll
music can give NE fresh hold Oh
life, and make me stIive for better
things, what could it do for people
like the Wards and HardinC's, who
know about music and have music
in their souls?
When | was a kid, going to school
to John j. Bugg, the text book on
physics said "All sound is must,
if properly classified" Last night
the concert demonstrated that fact
to me. That reminds me that John
J. Bugg and Will Durant are agreed
on the premise that the purpose of
education is not to make scholars,
but to build men. You can't teach,
morals, but you can develop morals.
If people could hear good music,
properly interpreted, it would fan
into a flame that smoldering spark,
which we sometimes think has
gone out.
The fog is lifting, so | shall have
to go now and see some more OF
the Exposition.
Yours,
Farmer Brown
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-08-28
FRIENDS HONOR MISS sKRLA

Last Thursday afternoon num-
Der of friends honored Miss Johnnie
Mae Skrla with a surprise party at
her home east of Coolidge. A most
pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by
all in general merry-making and
playing games.
Those present were: Katherine
Davidson, J. C. Rose, Margie Storie,
Freeman Rose, Meryle Wing, Verda
Hall, Frances Hamilton, Ruth
Olney, Joe Dobson, Mary Storie.
Dale Godfrey, Leo Mode, Louise
Williams, Johnnie Nicholson.
Wendland Skrla and Clarence Mox-
ley.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-08-28
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DARK SINCE 1880 UTAH
COPPER WILL REOPEN

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 25.--
(AP)-The Utah Copper Company
will reopen its concentration mill at
Arthur, 20 miles west of Salt Lake
City, September 1. D. d. Moffat,
general manager, announced today.
The plant has been closed since
1880.
He said resumption would pro-
vide work for 125 men at the mill
and 125 at the copper mines, adding
that demand for copper justified
the move
He also announced five per cent
salary increases for 1850 day work
men.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-08-28
Local And Personal

Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Bryce spent
Sunday at Oak Flats.
Chas Cohen is vacationing on the
coast. Sa2