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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05
Plenty of Courage

President Franklin D. Roosevelt in urging Congress to impose new taxes to take care of coming government obliga- tions showed no fear of the November elections. Usually in an election year there is always avoidance of such topics as taxes. And up until the Presidents tax message was delivered to Congress there was every belief that somehow or other the administration would get around this embarrassing problem with out any commitments. The President, to say the least, has seized the bull by the horns.
 The attempt to bring back the farm processing taxes, as was predicted would be done some weeks ago, is not so sure of passage, according to well-informed Washington leaders. Congress is pretty sure to do some fooling around with this section of the presidential tax reform. However, in view of the fact that this latter tax program is only temporary one it may be revised or amended in such a way that the Presidents recommenda- tionS in the main will be retained.
 He proposes only that losses in reve- nue incurred by the adverse Superior Court decision on the AAA he made up. The permanent feature of his tax meas ure is the tax on undistributed corporate profits. It would start in 1936 and not be retroactive. He said among other things about this, "The accumulation of surplus in corporations controlled by tax payers with large incomes is encouraged by the present freedom of undistributed corporate income from surtaxes |. "Such evasion of taxation the President termed an "evil" of disturbing propor- tions'. It remains to be seen whether Congress finds it also an "evil" to be removed by taxation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05
Retailing History
Pictorial Review of Little Old New York Just Opened to Public in Museum of
 City of New York
NEW YORK SUN

oughfare to great artery of re- tail business. With so much lit- erature in the background 1t is not astonishing that at last the pictorial part of this history has received fitting treatment in the Museum of the City of New York.
 The two new galleries opened this week to the public have been designed to illustrate as strikingly as possible the history of the city's communication sys- tenn, so essential to the business life of New York, and the history of retail trade. There have been many temporary e.s.>lays of the records of New York's commercial history, but 1t is well that the miniature groups, the prints, pho- tographs and other material in- stalled in the museum on Fifth avenue at 103rd street will be per- manently available.
 New Workers can find romance in many aspects of the history of retail trade. The accelerat ted movement of shops of long estab- lished merchants from lower Man. hattan northward has indicated profound changes in the develop ment of the city. Numerous old New York families will always be associated with the growth of the city to commercial importance. Many of these names first became known in some branch of the re- tail business.
 The romance of retailing in our day will seem as genuine to pos terity as the changes of old seem to us. Just as children of every generation like to play store," so their parents will find much of interest in the new galleries of the museum; for the rich material there helps explain how the retail trading area of New York has in- creased in population, until 1t holds nearly 100000 persons, and in- cludes in It's bounds the five bor- oughs and twenty-three suburban counties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05

We sort of called the turn on the vot- ing in Vermont Tuesday. The state went four to three against the proposal that great parkway be built along the ridge of the Green Mountains. It would have been 26O miles long and would have cost $18,000,000. Uncle Sam was to furnish all the money for building the roadway and in time much of the land surrounding it would be placed under National Park Service control, thus making big section of the state a na- tional park. But Vermonters are pretty strong willed. When they made up their minds they don't want federal govern ment intervention in their state, there is really nothing you can do about it. All the advantages that could be suggested as following in the wake of this parkway were as naught when " ITS started con Sidering the same as al invasion of their rights We wonder, though, how long the parkway plan will be resisted. It's bound to come some day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05
Current Comments

Government credit is in splendid condition.
 Treasury Secretary Henry E. Morgenthau.
 We women must go ahead of the politicians and build for generations unborn. -Lauy AStor. They might as well close the ball park gates if Dig doesn't stay in St. Louis.
 Paul Daffy) Dean. St. Louis Cardinal pitcher. referring to his brother, Dizzy"
 The Germans do not want war: all they want is the rewards Of victory.
 Jules Cambon. French diplomat. We are in one of the four major crises of civilization in the last 2000 years. Mankind has erected q tower Of Babel and q confusion of tongues. James M. Beck, former U. s. so- licitor general. A balanced budget and a stable currency would put more men to work than the whole PWA. --Herbert Hoover.
 
 In the last six gears the thing t0 consider about the radio isn't what we've suffered 60 much as what we've got rid 0f. |-nllbeFt Geldes, writer, referring t0 cFo0neFs and thlrdsrate c0lae- nlana.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05

Here's good news for the teachers. Teachers College of Connecticut has planned some unique summer courses They consist of two field trips of 20 days each, mostly along the New England sea- coast. They are primarily for teachers of geography in elementary and junior high schools. College credits will be given. The first trip starts June 29 in this state and goes through Massachusetts, into New Hampshire, Maine, and as far north as St John, N. B. There's boat trip across the Bay of Fundy; then bus as far north as Halifax Home down the St. Lawrence; cross the border to Lake Champlain into Vermont; down the Mo- hawk Trail and home. More on the sec- ond trip tomorrow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05
A Book a Day
Army Life Utterly Insane, He Recalls
By BRUCE CAPTION

A good many millions of men fought in the World War. and some thousands of them seem to have written books about 1t.
 But John Gibbons, English news paperman who writes with such a light, delft touch, says that none of these innumerable books seems to describe the war in which he himself fought.
 He has read them all. he adds the horror books, the what-the-hell books about drunkenness and in- discipline, the heroic books, and the sad, disillusioned books: and in none of them can he recognize the war in which he spent three years as a private in the British army.
 So he has written his own book Roll on, Next Warl"-as a guide, he says, for his son to follow in the next war. It is a book which will bring rueful grin of recog- milton to the face of any ex-soldier.
 Don't. he urges his son, become an officer, or even a non-com. Be a private soldier. avoid all respon- sibility, learn how to shirk and dodge and steal and lie: the army is a mad outfit that will do you in the eye anyhow. so you might as well learn how to make army life endurable for yourself.
 You will soon lose, he continues, your notions Of patriotism; you will learn to despise I0ud-mouthed civilians and politicians: and you will hate the senseless waste and stupidity Of army life.
 The actual fighting will be highly unpleasant, Of courBe, but you can learn to take it. It is the noil- fighting phase of military exist enee that will get you down.
 For. says Mr. Gibbons. var is . bopeleesly insane business anyhow so why expect to find sanity in the army7
 An aerid. grimly humorous book, this. well worth couple of hours 0i your time. Dution is publishing lt' lat SITS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05
Question Box

e. How can silver arnalgam be removed from nlirror2
 A. By placing 1t in Q weak solu- ton (about 6 per cent) of nitric acid. The effect is immediate. Then rinse the glass little and clean with pledget of cottonwood and @ mixture of whiting and ammonia.
 c. When was the act passed that prohibits the immigration of Chin csc women into this country7
 A. The prohibition is contained in the Immigration Act of 1924 and the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.
 Q. How long must c man have served in the World war to be eli~ gible for the bonus2
 A. The veteran must have served more than 60 days between April |6, 1917 and July 1, 1919, and he must have begun service before November 10, 1913, and must have been hon- orably discharged.
 c. What does the name Koppel- man mean?
 A. It is Q German family name meaning "son of Jacob. Jacob M from the Hebrew, meaning "a sup- planter.
 Q. Did Boake Carter serve in the World war2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05

Historians in the present gen. eration have devoted much atten- ton to those developments in the United States which they consider social and economic, rather than political or military. Consequently the rise of business has come in for a larger share of the record. It has been an old story, however, to historians of New York city. They have usually found ample material for their narratives in the growth of commerce and trade in an expanding city. Volumes have been written about Fifth ave- nue, for example, showing it's changes from @ residential thor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05

she had received more than e6O0,. 900 in dividends in three years she had paid only 923S.63 in federal income taxes. Tn the recent fi- nancial report filed with congress by the American Liberty league, Mrs. Bruce Is credited with Q $2,- 500 contribution Philadel- phia's Democratic Representative Mike Stack, unable to obtain what he considered his just share of post office patronage, recently put on deputy postal inspec- tors badge, walked into the office of the Philadelphia postmaster and demanded he "cone through" with jobs for his henchnen <. Production of electricity was not the only industrial record estab- lished last year. According to of- ficial figures, rayon output for 1885 set an ail-tiine high, top- ping the previous years total by more than 70 per cent.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05

The establishment of state jail farm is proceeding. Options on land in Glas- tonbury and Portland are being taken with the idea of acquiring the land if the 1897 Legislature approved the plan. The 1885 General Assembly rejected the plan, it may be remembered, but continued the commission studying our jail system. It is hoped that opinions on the jail farm may be changed year from now to allow it's establishment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05

When U. S. Veterans's Bureau officials at Washington got big batch of bonus applications from this address 354 Hunter Street, Ossining, N. Y, - they were suspicious. There were no veterans homes or hospitals listed at that place. But finally it was checked. It's Sing Sing in it's most genteel form. All envelopes used by Sing Sing inmates or employees bear the return address, 354 Hunter street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05
@ ipss. NEA
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, March 5.--Broadway is mourning the passing of one of its best friends and severest erie tics. He was known mainly as Nick" by Rialto denizens and was on speaking terms with innumer- able celebrities. Nick" helped to run the newsstand in the Times Square sub-level and dispensed not only gazettes but cheerful disposi- ton and kindly heart to count less passersby. Stage stars were among his steadiest customers and leaders of all walks of metropoli- tan life who used the subway Gas many dol, paused, instead of hur- rying by, to banter a few minutes away with Nick.
 His full name was Nick" Pal umbo. He started paper hawking 25 years ago in the Times Square sector when, at the age of 8, he went into business for himself and struck up on acquaintanceship with 8 great many Broadway in- habitants. Then the gentleman who raff the lower level newsstand offered Nick" managerial charge of his establishment and Nick" went into service, in an executive capacity.
 He made friends, among other well knowns, with Arch Selwyn, the producer, George White, Ethel Barrymore and Bing Crosby. His charitable nature was legend- ary. It is said that when any of his faithful patrons passed him up as they sauntered to the exits, he was in the habit of calling them over, asking igf they happede to be financially embarrassed at the moment and then slipping them the "touch". Sometimes 6 quar- ter, sometimes Q dollar, and fre- quently, much more.
 TO his errant friends who dis ported themselves in games of
 chance, Mick" gave high moral counsel bubt always helped them out of their temporary predica- ment when their funds were low, and he looked sadly upon the gau- dy change that had come over 42d street, which he wished, had been preserved in its gentility of yore. But Nick" is no longer bere. He died after an automobile accident last week.
 EDISON INVENTION
 Irrelevant, perhaps, but to your correspondent there has just come posthumous tale of the late Thomas Ava Edison's collosal in- genuity. The late Mir. Edison, it appears, applied his inventivegenius to other than mechanical ideas. His deafness always sore spot with him, once influenced the great mind to invent situation that would save him the embarrassment of asking people to repeat their remarks.
 He visited an inn near his labor atory in New Jersey in company with his friend, Hiram Percy Maxim, discoverer of the Maxim silencer. Drawing the proprietor to one side. he explained that Maxim was trouble with his hearing. The innkeeper joined the two friends at the table. ITS A NICE DAYl" he yelled at Maxim. YES" replied Maxim, in a voice that rattled the crockery, ITS A VERY NICE DAY"i
 The conversation went on like that until Maxim. fully exasperated shouted at the innkeeper: YOU DON'T HAVE TO YELL AT ME I'M NOT DEAFl" WELL NEITHER AM l." replied the pro- proprietor.
 They both glared at Edison who avoided their gaze and kept hii eyes fastened upon the plate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05
Selected Poem
OUR EDEN.

OUK EDEN.
 nda Elaine James in the New York Sum I was rich, I remember. little while, For lived with his beautiful beautiful smile. You pitied me, called me destitute, Not knowing the taste of magical fruit; If loving's wild adventure. No! You were one of the many who dared not go Over the gardens challenging gate With never key to wheedle Fate. Who cared that pebbles hurt daring feet? When we had no shoes the grass felt sweet, And his handclasp warm. till he lost the way. My garden is cloudy since that day. My heart my eyes will pick up the path Without end that leads to our aftermath. could not go. Tie could not stay. The gate is open. We'll find way
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05

People who are mOSI lIkely to pe affected by conditions to-day are those born from Aug. Il through 30.
 Conditions Affecting Everyone
 Are as Follows
 Morning-Bad.
 Afternoon-Fair.
 Eyening-Doubtful.
 The afternoon is the best time. New things are best.
 To-day's Birthdate You should love to fish, or that subject may be your trade or hobby You may have to face a problem which will be confusing during September, 1886 You should en- deavor to understand another's viewpoint.
 During April, 1886, you may feel low in vitality and subject to colds. Avoid depression and trouble with elders.
 Avoid extravaganza and over- indulgence during August and September, 1886.
 Avoid dangerous situations. Use care when handling sharp tools from Oct. 19 through 26, 1886. Readers desiring additional inc formation regarding their horoscope are inivted to communicate with Octavine in care of this newspaper. Enclose a Scent stamped, self addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05
Horoscope
BY OCTAvINE

For persons who believe that human destiny s guided by the planets, the daily horoscope Is out lined by q noted astrolOger. In ad- ditlon to information of general interest, 1t outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05
Daily Marv.xz.C Round Washington ---~- 1. --uunu. LIBERTY LEAGUE GOES
 INTO CAMPAIGN REVERSE
By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT s. A

Washington March = pail of silence suddenly has settled upon the American Liberty League Free dom does not ring any more. It is one of the most interesting developments of the presidential campaign
 Until recently, the publicity office of the Liberty League was turning out press statements almost as fast az ifs nninnaopranh machine could operate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05

Now the "ganging-up" against presi- dential candidates has started with the little fellows combining to pull down the big ones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05
T est Y o ur Knowledge

Can you answer seven 0f these test questions? Turn tO last page for the answers.
 1. What is the name of the race of mankind discovered in possession Of the South Sea Jslands7
 2. Who was Reverdy Johns0n7 2. Tn which state is Death ValleyY (, For whom vas America nained2 6. What Is the medical term for softenlng of the braln7
 C. Name the capital 0f Iowa. [. Who wrote Pilgrims Prog reas7"
 6. What ls the Pnier NosteT?
 Q. How many species og insects are tnere7
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05
SOuthpaW BOrah

Senator William Edgar Borah takes a stroll each monday on the greensward near the capi- tol, wanders solitary and alone among the scrub trees. The other day he picked up some handfuls of snow and playfully threw snow balls, first with his right, and then with his left hand.
 His aim was bad with both.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05

If you want a copy of our booklet MODERN CONTRACT BRIDGE. write to Che Water bury Democrats Washington Bu- reau, 1913 Thirteenth St., North west, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05

It's Illuminating to see how John Q. Public cracks down on general strike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05
A Thought for Today

out os the SpoiIs won in battles did they dedi- cate to maintain the house of the Lord'-I Chronicles 26:27.
 Men who have nice notions of religion have no business to be sodiers.-Wellington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05
Daily Almanae

Daily Almanac Moon sets 4:6i .. co. eHl rises 1:2l q. m.: sets 6:l7 D. m. Al vehicles must Dc lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05
Merry-GO-ROund

Striking contrast: During last years tax suit against Andrew w. Mellon, Mrs. Ailsa Bruce, his daughter, revealed that although
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05

e. Where and when was Pola Negri born and of what descent is she2
 A. Born in Poland, Jan. 3, 1897. Her name was Appollonia Chalu- peg; her mother was Polish and her father Q gypsy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05
TODAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, "He had somebody's else umbrella; say, "some- body else's."

A. He served with the British Royal Air Force during the World war.
 e. Where and when was Edsel. son of Henry Ford, born; is he married and has he any children?
 A. He was born in Detroit, Mich, November c. 1893; he married Eleanor Clay of Detroit, November l, 1916, and they have four children Henry End, Benson, Josephine Clay, and William.
 c. Did the late King George v of England ever visit the United states2
 4. No.
 c. Name the doctor who oper~ ated on the eye of King Prajadhi. polk of Siam when he came to this country some years ago. What was the operation2
 A. The operation was for res moval of Q cataract on the left eye and was performed at Orphir Hall. westchester County, N. Y.. May 10. 1881, by Dr. John M. Wheeler.
 e. How can articles made e bronze be cleansed?
 A. Apply Q paste made of pow~ dered chicory and water over the bronze and rub 1t well over the surface by means of stiff brush, and allow it to dry; then rinse off the powder with running water and dry the article in the sun. Wiping with an oiled rag will irn-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-05
MARCH 6

MARCH 6 People who are most likely to be affected by conditions to-day are those born from Aug. Il through 30.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-10
NU-WAY CLEANERS
 OPENS TOMORROW;
 DANIELS IN CHARGE

The Nu-Way Cleaners, under the personal management of Sam Dan iels, opens tomorrow morning, with complete cleaning and pressing service, serving all points on Gas tineau Channel.
 The Nu-Way Cleaners is located next to the l. Goldstein Store on South Franklin Street, and will fea- ture the Nu-Way process of gar- ment cleaning so popular in the States.
 MT. Daniels, a graduate industrial analytical chemist, made a lifetime study of the cleaning and pressing business. and his actual experience in Juneau with other firms has made him many friends.
 Prompt, free delivery and guaran- teed quality and service will be the policy of the Nu-Way Cleaners, MT. Daniels said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-10
PRINCE RUPERT COMES TO DOCK
 LAST EVENING
Three Different Cruise e Groups Are Aboard
 for Roundtrip

Canadian National steamer Prince Rupert docked at the City Dock last evening at o'clock, with more than 200 roundtrip and Skagway passeng- CTS, no locals.
 There are three different cruise parties aboard the Rupert, the largest being a group of ST members Of the Christian Endeavor Union of San Francisco, headed by Howard Brown, manager of the Un.cn's tray el department
 SiXty-thrcc New York State teach CTS sonl rise another tour group gn- der the guidance of Dr Arv.e Eldred of Troy, New York, Secretary of the New York State Teachers Associa- tiCn Tncluded in this group arc: MT. Roscoe Craft, Superintendent of Schools of Jefferson, New York, and Mrs. Craft; Mir Lamont F. Hodge, Superintendent of Schools of Yonkers, New York, MT Roland E. Chesley, publisher of Utica, New York; MT. J. Arden Woodall of south Otselic, New York: and Pro- lessor Antonios Savides of Russell Sage Collegee. Troy, New York
 The third cruise party, the Powers Alaska Tour, is composed of 35 Chi cagoaf1S
 The Prince Rupert left at II o'clock for Skagway. Captain H. MacLean is master of the ship and A. E. Evans purSer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-10
LEGION TROOP OF
 BOY SCOUTS HAVE
 OUTING ON SUNDAY

With more and more interest shown in swimming by the young sters of the city, the Boy Scouts of American Legion Troop, will hold a picnic and outing at Crystal Pool on Glacier Highway Sunday The bus leaves the city at 9:30 o'clock and free transportation from the bus depot is given through the courtesy of Walter Bacon, head of the Channel Bus Line.
 Swimming and life-saving instruc- tion will be given by Don Polling. former instructor with the Y.W.C.A. at Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Wood craft, outdoor scouting tests, and fishing are also scheduled for the day, John Polling, Scoutmaster, will be in charge of the outing.