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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25

already issued $1, ,4OO 100000 in gold certificates against this gold. Will it with this money now retire the $1,- 00,000,000 interest-bearing obliga- tions, which were issued for the pur- pose of acquiring the gold?
 Oh, no! It will deposit these $1,- 40O,O00,000 gold certificates in the various Federal Reserve banks. It will, in the course of its spending program, issue checks against these deposits. When the deposits are all used up there will then be outstand- ing both $1,400, 100000 n gold cer- tificates and $1,400, 100000 in inter- est-bearing obligations as result of these operations.
 Thus the ultimate truth of the sit- uation may be boiled down to this: It is 8 technically accurate state ment to make that the national debt will not be increased by the new procedure, if you mean by ina tional debt" only outstanding treas ury bonds. notes and bills. But this is a quibble. For good assets against part of this debt-$l, 400, ,OO0,00 in gold-are now being utilized for an- other purpose. Undeniably, then the amount of the debt that will have to be paid out of taxation is in- creased; and by exactly $1,400,000, 900!
 That is, you and I, or our chil- dren, will be taxed to pay this add ed sum. We would not be so taxed, if the original intention of the sterili>ed procedure were carried out; there is the nub of the mat ter.
 Clearly, the impression is being cultivated by spending apologists that our fund of "sterilized gold" was found money; and that using it to help bring back prosperity means no ultimate increase in tax ation, since the present total of gov- ernment interest-bearing obligations is not thereby increased.
 If this is honestly believed by those who were responsible for spreading the notion, then, as this analysis demonstrates-it represents an ineXcusable ignorance of the fiscal affairs of the government!
 If, on the other hand, it is per- fectly understood that the proposed procedure does indeed increase by $1 00,000,000 the debt that will have to be paid by taxation, then to dis seminate the notion, and at least not correct it. represents an inex- cusable violation of the confidence of citizens in the good faith of the government.
 Why Is It Done This Way?
 Why, the innocent citizen may well ask. is the government obtain ing 400,000,O0O in free funds, by this devious bookkeeping necrom- ancy? Why does 1t not follow time-honored methods of raising funds? The reason is unmistakable. The president admitted the present plan contemplated raising one bil- lion and a half in new loans. If he had had to announce increased borrowing of $2,900, ,00O, ,000, the mere size of the sum might well have put quietus, at its very birth, to the extraordinary program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25

In the Senate, where the Republicans would have better chance of picking up ground the fight is just as one-sided. Forty-nine constitutes majority. The Republicans have 16 seats; must hold them and then pick up B more That may seem like simple procedure, but it must be recalled that there aren't 96 senators up for reelection this year; there are only 32. Of this number 28 are Democrats and Republicans. It is thus easier for the Republicans to make gains in the Senate this fall, than it will be for the Democrats. And the four Republi- cans whose terms expire are stalwarts- Davis of Pa, Gibson of Vt., Nye of N. D., and SteiWar of Oregon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
Selected Poem
THERE ANT NO PLACE
(Perley A. Gilmore, New Haven, in the Nev
 Haven Journal l-Courier)

 (Perey A. Gilmore New Haven in the New
 Haven Journal-C Courier) Oh, I've been in many places and I've seen lot of things, Seen folks that raved O sights across the sea- But when it comes to kindly faces And to scenery that clings, There ain't no place that's half so Dear as old Vermont to me! Oh, love her cloud-capped mountains, And love her crystal lakes, Love the green that clothes her meads and rug ged hills And love her dancing streamlets where The silver sunlight breaks Oh, there ain't no place in all the world Ger which my heart so thrills! From her mounts of gleaming glory Underneath sky of blue I've surveyed her landscapes far as eye could see, And for beauty that's engaging all Spread out before your view Oh, there aint no place so beautiful AS old Vermont to mel And at last when life is over and My race on earth is run, And they lay me heath the cold and silent sod, l could ask no greater honor than To rest beneath her sun Where the flowers bloom and lift Their smiling faces up to God
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
Current Comment

It is my opinion that unemploy- ment is now traceable more directly to government policy than to any, thing that business could or should do.
 Bernard Baruch. If we are faced by the necessity Czechoslovakia will defend, defend, defend herself. Premier Milan Hodza, of Czecho- Slovakia.
 The period of educational in- fancy is so prolonged that youth today gets too little chance for real living.
 -Dr. Eugene Colligan. president, Hunter College.
 If those who dwell upon Mother Earth had any sense of humor they could not go on shouting for peace and working for war. -Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler. If other nations would agree on a disarmament program we wouldn't need larger navy and the money could be used for other benefits.
 Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25

are good because of their youth. Their reflexes are prompt. They have grown up in a machine age and know cars as earlier generations knew horses.
 Such an explanation does not include the irresponsible youth whose daring and lack of Judgment lead him to do crazy things with a car he could otherwise handle skilfully. But, as one observer points out, there are irresponsible people at all ages. They do not win safety awards, no matter how old or how young they are.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25

work on the new relief-recovery bill, May called a secret meeting of his Military Affairs committee, pledged members to strict confi- dence, and uncorked one of the baldest pork barrel schemes seen on Capitol Hill in a long time.
 Briefly he proposed that the
 committee enter into "lOg- rolling" deal with other com mittees on g proposition to "earmark" $120, 0,00O,00O of PWA money for new army buildings of various kinds, such as armor- ies, barracks, stables, and ware houses. Each member partici- pating in the grab would be assured project for his district "a very potent campaign help.
 Most of Mays committee were jubilant with enthusiasm. But not all. Some bluntly told him that if he went through with the deal they would fight him on the floor of the House.
 May, who is a poor parliament tartan and none too popular, IS worried over this, but has not abandoned his scheme. He has been conferring secretly with other Roosevelt foes on how to put it over.
 Cold Feet
 Presidential-minded Sena tor Vandenberg of Michigan is one of the most effective orators in the COP stable, but he knows his limitations.
 Following a radio address at tacking the Presidents new recov- cry program, Vanderberg was challenged by Governor Frank Murphy, also of Michigan, to de- bate the issue over the Town Hall on the Air. Vanderberg's prompt reply was "Nothing do- ing"
 Mail Bag
 B. ", Taylor, Tex. The best definition of freedom of speech and of the press is given by Will liam Allen White of Kansas, and reads: "This nation will survive, this state will prosper, the orderly business of life will go forward if only men can speak in whatever was given them to utter what their hearts hold - by voice, by postcard, by letter or by press. Reason never has failed men. Only force and repression have made wrecks of the world" V. L. S., Columbia, s. C.-Salaries of the three Negroes in the U. s. foreign service are: Lester A. Walton, Minister to Liberia, $10,- 900: James G. Carter, Consult at Calais, France. $500; Clifton R. Wharton, Consul at Las Palmas, Canary Islands, $4,300. c. L., Chicago - In diplomatic circles here it is believed that the Nazi regime in Germany would crumble in a few weeks if Hitler should fall. B. K. D, Miami, Fla. - In spite of earlier indica- tions that a run-off would be necessary in the Florida Sena- torial race, packers of Senator Claude Pepper are now asserting that he will win in the first primary.
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 3:12 a. m (daylight time).
 Sun rises 5:59 a. m.; sets TAP D. m (day- light time). -
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min- uteS after sunset.
 Complicating daylight saving time always seemed needless. Why should there be any con1usicn other than that We create by our own lack of interest or carelessness? More hours of daylight on the flag end of the day do not benefit the golfer, as critics claim, but they do benefit the vast and growing army of suburbanites whose only pleasure and recre- ation lies in care of small plot of ground
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25

Representative Martin is right in mak- ing prediction that the Republicans may pick up 70 seats this fall, for the law of averages is bound to work out along the same figures. But the chances that the Republicans will change control of either house are sights. They may whittle away the 76 senators and 332 rep resentatives; in fact, they should in this off-year election, but that's all that can be expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
Student Drivers

The investigator for Indiana's automo- bile license bureau reports that the highest awards for skill among drivers in that state go to those of school age and to those with partial physical disabil- ity. He thinks these two groups make particularly good drivers because the former have been required to attend driv- ing schools and the latter, recognizing that their licenses depend on their good records, are always alert and careful.
 It is possible, too, that young drivers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
Questions and
 Answers
cseyyis'ss isA ,EA
By Frederick M Kerby

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 Enclose 8 three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR Q. Please name book dealing with hazardous occupations
 A. Heroes and Hazards" by Margaret Norris, published by The Macmillan Co.,, New York, N. Y. Q. How many hogs are on farms in the United States?
 A. The Bureau of Agricultural Economics estimated 44,418,000 on January l, 1888.
 o. Which states have the highest and lowest automobile registration fees?
 A. Vermont has the highest aver age fee; Georgia the lowest.
 o. What is the land and water area of Indiana, and where and how high is the highest point of land in the state?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25

1. What international agreement has an "escalator clause?"
 2. Name the river that drains the five Great Lakes.
 3. In what war was the battle of Chickamauga?
 4. Who was Eugene Ysaye?
 5. How is 1938 written in Roman numerals?
 6. What is a hybrid?
 2. In medicine, what is the name of the turning point in a disease at which a decided change for the bet ter or the worse takes place?
 8. Where is the island of Trini- dad?
 g. Whom did Jess Willard defeat to win the worlds heavyweight box ing championship
 10. What do the initials U. R. W. stand for?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
PressCOnlnlend
FLY-BY-NIGHTS ENDED
 (Boston PoSt)

Legitimate business men of the State are rejoicing over the new law going into effect July regu- lating closing out" sales. Fly-by- night merchants, using temporary locations, have been continually "going in" and "going out" of bus mess, deceiving the public and in- turing merchants of good reputa- ton. The law requires merchant: who have not been in business ai the same location for at least a yeaI to file an inventory and a bond Violators will face the threat O fine and imprisonment. Much credit is due the Massachusetts Council of Retail Merchants and the Bos- ton Retail Trade Board for the pas sage of this law requiring honesty in trade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
SNOW WHITE" CREATES JOBS

Toledo CUP)-Snow White and Seven Dwarfs are putting Toledo workers back on the. job. Plumbers bearing pictures of the Grimm-Dis- ney characters are booming the glass business. The colors are applied by an annealing process.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Evening is pronounced eve'-
 ming; not e'-ven-ing.

A. Indiana has a land area of 36,045 square miles and water area of 309 square miles. The highest point is in Greensfork Township, Randolph county, 1,240 feet above sea level.
 e. Can all the shots in an auto- matic pistol be fired by a single pull of the trigger, keeping 1t depressed until the gun is emptied?
 A. Automatic implies continuous action in a machine gun, but it has not that meaning when applied to pistols, which, though called auto matic are actually semi-automatic in action, and require separate pull of the trigger to fire each shot.
 o. Has the Reconstruction Fl- nance Corporation cancelled any part of the loans to banks, railroads, insurance companies or any other borrowers?
 A. No debt due the ReconStruc- ton Finance Corporation by any private company has been cancelled. By recent act of congress the ad- vances by the REC to the treasury for monies disbursed by direction of congress for relief, and to other government agencies, were annulled.
 o. How many Yoemanettes were in the U. s. Naval Reserve during the World war?
 A. 11,880.
 If you want a copy of our book let "Weather and Climate" write to Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents i'm unStage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
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FDR Comments On Ango-ItoIion Pact Made At London's Request; England Joyful; To Europe Approval
 Indicates U. s. = British Accord
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Washington, April 25 - The inside story of how Roosevelt happened to issue his public blessing of Brit
 aims new lovefeast with Mussolni now be told It shows how closely American foreign policy continues to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25

This is the first time that Europe ever had two Napoleons at once.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
A Thought for Today

Jesus said unto her I am the resurrection, ana the life; he that believeth in me, though nc were dead, yet shall he live.-John A:zo.
 Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.-Luther.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
Test Y UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25

o. How many Yoemanettes were in the U. s. Naval Reserve during the World war?
 A. 11,880.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-25
Slight-Of-Hand Finance How the Newest Deal in Government Finance With Sterized Gold Will Increase Our Taxes

By Harry scherman in the New York Herald -Tribune)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-04
REALISM VS.. IDEALISM

See-sawing near the extreme OF
British toreIgn policy concepts,
Prime Minister CHAMBERLAIN anu
Foreign Minister Eden
nave succeeded in clarifying Tor
the world the TWO courses between
which Europe seems eventually des-
Llned to choose-tne ideaiistlc VS..
The realistic" BY an almost 2-to-l
majority, the Commons cnose the
natter Tuesday. and that party
llne" declslon is joyfully being in
lerpreted in authoritarian nations
.oaay as the departing kneil OF col
aectlve security and the League OIL
Nations; the starting bell fol- four
power pact comprising England,
france, Germany, Italy. In departing
10 the political wilderness for the
sake OF his convictions, Anthony
eden took his stand for the League
Ut Nations and respect of treaties,
while the British Premier struck by
he more reactlonary pre-War con-
oept OF sterilization through power
politics and weight of arms, and
through less restricted bases for con-
Citation and compromise. On these
Ines they fought it out in Parlia-
.nent, and the verdict of that body,
lor the present favors the four
lower alliance.
So it looks like an armed arm-in-
lrm with the relationships.
The States take their tradition
Il attitude. "Europe's in another
ness. Well keep out" But in the
background of that sentiment is a
growing uneasiness, as persistent as
guilty conscience, which whispers.
AS worlds shrink, international
Jbigations expand" However. high
y vocal American sentiment is suspi-
5ious of "dickers" among Europeans.
americans very largely, therefore,
view with alarm" what they,
naively perhaps, interpret as a
.urning away from democratic pre-
occupations and toward dangerous
lealings with fragrant treaty-break-
ers. Thus, when Secretary of the
Interior Ickes talks over BBC-
,ponsored hookup he talks in terms
# cooperation among democracies
IS against trafficking with dictator
ships.
The present turn of events is GER
ainly giving peace advocates plenty
If evidence that extreme nationalism
eads directly to extreme militarism.
The Monitor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-04
Why Lighthouse Keepers
Eagerly Await Newspape

Know the first thing the wife of a
lighthouse keeper looks for when
she reads the paper? matches,
matches and dispatches" In plain
English, that means "births, mar
riages and Deaths"
But then, they're news for folks
on the mainland, too. Peculiarly
enough, however, although most of
us read them merely in passing, at
a lonely spot such as bleak Dassen
island, off the coast of South Africa,
they're devoured!
The reason is, the inainland-so
familiar and such a part of those of
us upon it's something far away
and inaccessible to lighthouse
keeper. Yet, his home ties are there,
and he and his wife, willing exiles
though they be, think always in
terms of the folks they've left be-
hind.
That's why "hatches, matches and
dispatches are so important to
them at those far-apart intervals
when seagoing tug brings sup
plies, provisions and news of the
outside world.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-04
RE-HEADLINING THE NEWS

1t is coming to be an open ques-
ton whether, if we manage to keep
out of war, we shan't have army
and navy men to thank for it.
The papers did not play it up but
Rear Admiral Hepburn said the
other day that the armies and nav
les of all the powers are double what
they should be-" Reports around
Washington are that the State De-
partment wants the new Lattleships
that are being proposed mere than
the Navy Department wants them,
and that army and navy men have
opposed any threats OF military in
tervention in Asia. 1t is also report
ed that in Germany the army has
frequently served as check on
Hitler's foreign policy.
While President Roosevelt refers
to the possibility Of simultaneous
attacks on both coasts, Admiral
Leahy says that to make a successful
overseas attack any nation would
have to have a navy two or three
times as big as it's opponents. Even
England hasn't navy that much
larger than ours, nor Japan, Italy,
and Germany-the three nations
supposed to be going to capture as.
combined.
The reason that the ninety per
cent of the people-the figures are
Mr.. Roosevelts own-who are try
ing to push the world toward peace
cannot seem to move it in that dir
ection is because there is no leader
out in front pointing the way.
No great cause can succeed unit.
it is personified in a leader. A pres
ident of the United States is in a
better position than any me in the
world to assume leadership. But he
is following a policy that relies OIL
war measures, on increased arma-
ments.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-04
HOW FAST MAY 1 GO

"How fast may go?" is an Oft
repeated question answered today in
comprehensive review of speed
limits" of the various States made
public by the Keystone Automobile
Club.
Nineteen States have no fixed max
imum, the Club checkup shcws, but
motorists are required to drive at a
rate that is reasonable and proper"
under existing conditions. In most
of the group speed limits governed
by conditions are posted along the
highways. The reasonable" limit
States are:
Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Ill
inois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisi-
ana. Massachusetts,, Michigan, Mis-
souri,. Montana, Nevada, New Mexico,
Oklahoma, Rhode Island. New
Hampshire, Wisconsin and Wyoming
Thirty-five miles per hour is the
maximum in Arkansas, Idaho, Maine
and Tennessee.
Forty m. p. h. is the limit in
Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New
York and South Dakota; As m. p. h..
in California, Delaware. Maryland.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-04
Fish Climbs and Walks;
Wiggles Tail and Fins

The climbing perch of China de-
serves its name but some of the
stories about it are more likely to
be true of monkey than of this
particular fish. 1t is natural Curl
osity even if it's alleged altitude rec
ords are questioned, observes a
writer in the Detroit News.
Known scientifically as the Ana
bas testu-dineus, it is said to climb
trees and propel itself into loca-
tons accessible only with pair OF
wings.
The climbing perch can live for
a rather long time out of water and
can make his way over land. An
examination of specimen reveals
that he has no legs, arms or other
appendages which would enable him
to climb tree, even if he had any
particular reason for climbing one.
He is able to wiggle his way over
land by means of some spines which
extend from the edge of the gill
covers on either side of his head.
These spines are stiff and bony.
When a climbing perch finds it
desirable to move from one body
of water to another he extends his
gill covers at right angles to his
body. Then, by wiggling his tail
and pectoral fins and rolling from
side to side as he uses the spines as
levers he is able to move over fair
ly rough ground with an ungainly
gait.
His locomotive apparatus is so
constructed that it would not func-
ton on a smooth surface or in such
a precarious footing as the limb of
a tree.
The climbing fish is relative o.
the Bettas, paradise fish and Gour-
arnis and, like these species, ha'
the ability to breathe air.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-04
SOIL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
ORGANIZED

Fertilizers manufacturers in Mary
land, Delaware, northern Virginia
have organized the District Soil
Improvement Committee and will
conduct educational work designed
to help farmers in purchasing ferti-
lizers that will give them the largest
possible returns for each dollar
expanded.
In developing its work, this Com
mittee will cooperate with the State
agricultural agents, the farm press,
and teachers of vocational agricul-
ture; with the Soil improvement
Committee of The National Ferti-
lizer Association; and with all other
agencies interested in farm improve
ment.
The use of fertilizers that are
best adapted to the needs of crops
in each State and that are most
economical to buy will be encourag-
ed, and the use of poorly adapted
and low analysis fertilizers and Oh
unnecessary grades will be dis
couraged.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-03-04
The Nuke of Sussex

George Nv of England had no
sons. The sixth son of George III
was August Frederick, duke of Sus-
sex, who was born in 1773. The
prince was married in Rome in 1898
to Lady Augusta (died 1830), daugh-
ter Of John Murray, fourth earl Of
Dunmore. The ceremony was re-
peated in London and two children
were born, but under the Royal
Marriage act of l772 the court OF
Arches declared the union illegal.
The children took the name OF
d'Este. The second wife of the duke
Of Sussex was Cecilia, widow OF
Sir George Buggin. She was Great
ed duchess of Inverness in 184O.
The duke of Sussex died at Ken
sington palace on April 81, l84S.