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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-31
WHITE HOUSE GETS
SILVER HE|RLOOMS
Historic Pieces Bequeathed
by New York Man
Are Received. u

Some historical and valuable articles
Of silver, exhibited in the New York
Metropolitan Museum OF Art since 1914
end bequeathed to the Government of
the United States of America" by the
late James Clark MCGUIRE Of New York,
have been brought to Washington to
be placed in the historical plate and
china collection ct the White House.
They include q silver tray, once the
property of George Washington and
later used by President Madison and
the lovely Dolly; two sterling silver
candlesticks of early French nineteenth
century period also used by the Madi-
sons in the White House; two silver
casters and a silver drinking cup, also
once in the Washington household be-
fore its acquisition by President Madi-
son.
Brought to Washington.
The articles were brought to WASH
ington Friday by Francis Seaman of
New York, co-eXecutor OF Mr. McGuires
estate with the Title Guarantee q
Trust Co. Of New York, represented
by Thomas A. Foster. assistant trust
officers of the company who came to
the city with Mr. Seaman. According
to law, the gift had to first BE- passed
by the director of public buildings end
public parks before it could be placed
In the White House collection.
The late Mr. Mcclure was lineal de-
ecendant of William Madison, brother
of James Madison, and the articles be-
Queathed by him to the White HOUSE
have been in the Madison family since
the earliest days of the Nation.
Lived in Capital.
Mr. Mcclure, who 6ied last December
In New York. was formerly a resident
of Washington, having as young man
served in the Government architects
Office, and later. as engineer, helped in
Nthe construction of the Post once
Building, at Twelfth street and Penn
Sylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-31
Chinese College Closed.

SHANGHAI (P). Nanyang Medical
College. a privately owned institution of
this city, was closed by the Marking
government on the ground that it
lacked facilities to teach medicine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-31
WET AIR AFFECTS MUSIC
Tests Show It Speeds Sound of
High Pitch.

LOS ANGELES (P,.-Experiments Of
DR.. v. o. Knudsen Of the University of
California ut Les Angeles show that
sounds Of high pitch can travel much
faster in moist air than in Cry.
Music heard at distance has an
entirely different quality on dry Gay
from that on humid day, ne says.
Evening star., 1931-11-08

Bright colors including green, blue, and tile
also light furs on dark woolens-and. OF
course all black and all brown-boucle WOOL
ems are of the finest grade, including charda
and cherkessa and furs are particularly
choice-dark mink beaver, Persian lamb, and
fox used for huge shawl and pouch collars
as well as for unusual sleeve treatmentS-an
beautifully hand tailored! IL to II.
JE1LEFF'StTHIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1931-11-08

throughout the
THANK with
lin
Evening star., 1931-11-08

Think of owning mink coat for $295!
Certainly is a wonderful Appreciation
buy! Fine soft skins yet sturdy q.
marked beautifully . light in weight
but warm . with bolster collar, fan
cuffs, fitted waiStline big full
sweep bottoms wonderful coats! /!
Couldn't get bigger value!
JELLEFF'S-FOURTH FLOOR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12

been observed that the expeetant mothers com ing to the prenatal clinics arc showing the effects of deprivation of suitable foods and medical and dental care which they ordinarily would have been able to command"
 Studies of the Children's Bureau indicate that both the. infant death rate and the ma ternal death rate are directly related to family income. In the lowest income group, the infant mortality rate is about five times as great as in the highest income group, where the mother is native American, and three times as great for fofeign-born mothers.
 The Mothers Fund Committee of the Golden Rule Foundation points out that there is special danger just now for mothers and babies, not only from poverty but also from more niggardly support of essential health services on their behalf. Somehow, many people still seem to regard such services as frills which the country can afford in days of prosperity but not in days of need. Surgeon General Cumming. head of the United States Public Health Service tried to correct this impression when at the recent White House Conference on Child Health and Protection he declared that provision of good obstetrical services and competent prenatal care is essen- tial to the improvement of health conditions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12
Infant Mortality Declines

Infant mortality in the United States has been on the decline since the war. This inn provement has been claimed in part for the admirable educational work of the Chllren's Bureau, for the improvement in local health services with their maternity clinics and visit ing nurses, and for the cooperation of the American newspapers in popularizing elemen- tary precepts of maternal hygiene. But the most important factor has been the upward trend of prosperity.
 In reply to recent inquiry addressed to them by the Golden Rule Foundation. public health officers in different parts of the coun- try express the fear that with the present adverse economic conditions, this progress may not be maintained. It is true, they say. that so far the rates of infant mortality have stayed low. But the effects of mal-nutrtlon and of anxiety. as result of unemployment. on pregnant and nursing mothers and on bahies begin to be seen
 Tn our clinical activities for women and children writes Dr Elizabeth M. Gardiner, director of the Division of Maternity. In- sncy and Child Hygiene, in the Department sf Health of ths State cf New York @it has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12
Hiking and Sauntering

A hiking club sounds very attractive. Its members not only should be healthy. but should know good deal about the byways and fields of the country near their homes. But even walking as a pastime suffers from the excess of energy that curses so many sports and games in America. One hiking club has an annual 40-mile walk This year they set forth at half past six on beautiful May morning. Twenty-four started. Is fin ished the course. They were accompanied by patrol cars carrying excess clothing, lunches,, frst-aid equipment. These cars ran back and forth along the line of march to see that everything was all right and to pick up anyone who might fall exhausted.
 One man finished the 40 miles in l01a hours. The last to come in had taken 1872 hours. It wasn't unduly fast walking, but neither was it the kind of walking that per mits thorough enjoyment of scenery. occas- ional pauses for communion with nature. or the kind. of idling that refreshes the spirit. If mixers club feels duty bound to be strenuous and to go in for forced marches, some one ought to start saunterers' clubs for those who would walk for enjoyment and not to make or break records.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12
Raising Mosquitoes

While efforts to exterminate malaria bear ing mosquitoes in their wild state are con- tinued, these pests are to be artifically bred in government laboratories in sufficient quan- titles to supply state hospitals for the insane for use in treating paresis. Mosquito cul- ture is new undertaking of the Public Health Service, The malaria treatment for paress was introduced seven years ago and has now become general. It is reported that from 15 to 35 per cent of the sufferers from this hitherto incurabe disease now get well and go back home to live useful lives for per haps IS more years.
 The mosquitoes will be bred in cages of fine mesh screening under scientific condl- tions of temperature, humidity and nutrition. When wanted by hospital they will be taken there by a technical assistant, not sent by mail or express. It is a marvellous thing that an effective treatment for paresls has been developed. It is strange however, to find the hated mosquito becoming sub ject of scientific cultivation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12
Human Refuge"

The American Game association long de- voted to activities for the preservation of the native wild life of this continent in game refugees. now has plan for the establishment of human refuge" It proposes to use the million acre tract of the United States Forest Service in Idaho as primitive camp ing ground for people with city head aches"
 The idea is not to build modern, con venient lodges and good roads, but to keep this region of mountains, woods and streams. in its wild condition. Campers entering it will leave their cars outside and will carry their equipment in on their own backs or on pack horses. Tin cans probably will not be forbidden but the wise camper will take only such civilized food as he knows he can't get along without. He'll count on catching fish and other game for some of his provender. It sounds like fine idea. We fear it will be necessary. however, to have expert guides and woodsmen to look after the city campers, until the latter have brushed up good deal on their wooderaft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12
Highway Sidewalks

Senator Lawlor's sidewalk commission is to make a report to Governor Cross this week. It will mark the first step toward securing for pedestrians, who find occasion to utilize state highways protection from speed ing motor cars. In the last 10 years the number of deaths of people crossing roads or walking along them to and from their places of employment has increased steadily Some highways. of which the Milford Turn pike is the best example in our vicinity seem to be veritable death traps for people walking by the wayside. It is contended. and logically so. that footpaths or sidewalks along these roads would safeguard against this danger.
 For years the Waterbury Democrat has campaigned in the interest of highway side walks. Senator Lawlor waged one-man battle to get the Legislature to recommend ac- ton ever since he was member of that body. This year marked his first success. We have also read with interest the com ments of Coroner John Phelan of Fairfield county upon the need of some such protec- tion for hapless pedestrians. In his official business the coroner has had to issue count less findings in which pedestrians have been moved down by automobiles along the Mill ford Turnpike.
 In authorizing a commission to study the feasibility of such plan the Legislature final ly succumbed to the weight of public opinion and the pressure that such men as Senator Lawlor and Coroner Phelan were bring ing to bear. The first step has been taken and the commission is ready to report. Indica- tions are that the Highway Commissioners will be asked to eliminate all danger spots now existing along our roads. There will also be demand that in the future highways be built with provision made for highway sidewalks or paths. However, there will never be any force to such demands until some teeth are put into low calling for highway sidewalks. We sincerely hope that the com mission advocates passage of law demanding the same. That would strengthen its recom- mendations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12
REAPPORTIONMENT A FACT
(New York Times)

The Census Bureau plan reallo. eating among the states membership in the House of Representatives was fair and just. Reapportionment It. self was the mandate of the Con- stitution. Congress delayed acting on this mandate as long as it could. but delay has come to its inevitable end. The House chosen in 1892 and the next electoral college will be legally allotted for the first time since the census of 1920.
 Obstruction on the part of States which lost members under the plan because of the population increases of others made its last stand on the Sparks amendment. This would eliminate aliens from the population statistics, putting states on a basis of legally qualified voters. But Con- gress. though 1t might have wished to do this. had no power. The Con- stitution itself forbids. Before the object of the Sparks measure can be achieved there must be an amend ment to the organic instrument of our national law. It would seem that the strength of states which have large alien groups. and the force of American tradition, will put insuperable obstacles in its path.
 Twenty-one states have lost twen- ty-seven House seats to eleven states. The trend of national immi- grafton of late years has been from the midlands to the two coasts, and southward. Therefore it is not sur prising to note in the exchange of seats that California, Texas, oregon. Washington, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Connecticut and Florida have increased their House membership at the expense of Mis- souri, Iowa. Kentucky, Indiana. Kan sas, Minnesota, Nebraska, the Da- kotas, Vermont, Tennessee. Virginia and Wisconsin. But Michigan and Ohio, inland states, gain seats; and Georgia, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Maine. Mississippi, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and South Carolina all on the sea-lose members. The growth of industry at places like Detroit and Cleveland accounts for the rise of the two Middle states in population at higher rate than some along the Atlantic coast and the Gulf. It Is interesting to note that while Eastern. Southern, North ern and Middle states are all repre- scented in the losers group. the Pa cific coast has eleven more members.
 The House is large already. and, lacking large party majorities, Is un- wieldy enough. One consoling phase of the reapportionment is that m more members have been added.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12

Plainvlle has been trying for good many years to have the numerous railroad crossings within its limits eliminated or at least kept so repaired that automobiles will not bounce into the air every time they pass over the tracks. Personally we think that the New Haven road ought to spend little money in the next few years in eliminating these bad crossings along the Waterbury, Hartford division. Driving through any of the towns or cities along the route numer ous bad crossings can be encountered. Plain vile isn't the only place. Both Bristol and New Britain have several, the latter city's main street being crossed. The road should either elevate its tracks or put them under ground Anything to get rid of these treacherous crossings which may be protected but nevertheless constitute menace to the lives of many. In Plainville through the efforts of Judge Cornelius B. Prior the Chamber of Commerce has succeeded in hav- ing the New Haven road agree to repair it's crossings which are battered and worn. At least that's something. because concrete cross- ings cannot be laid as the tracks have to be relaid too frequently. Trains wear out track surfaces quicker than trolley cars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12

In an effort to prove to sceptical Ameri- cans that prohibition can be enforced Direc- tor Amos w. w. Woodeock will launch the greatest drive ever about June l.. We are glad that the director has announced his in- tentions publicly It would be unfair for him to go to all this extra trouble without forewarning those interested in Haunting the law. However, we will admit that Mir Woodeock has the law on his side. He also has plenty of money that Congress has con- veniently provided, not to mention lot of new agents who are attending school now in various parts of the country. Yes. they teach young men how to enforce the law to- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1881
$17,75O For Roads

N Waterbury is entitled to S17.750 if ap plcation is made to the highway depart ment for its share in the $3,000,O00 dirt road fund. The city will also be able to collect a similar sum next year, as the bill provides that the money shall be appropriated in both years for rural road improvement. Of course the obvious intention of this measure is to get the farmer out of the mud. When such legislation was proposed five or six years ago nothing was said about cities and towns sharing equally However. 1t would be hard to appropriate so large an amount without one section being favored unless an equal division was assured
 As we understand the bill the $17,750 must be used solely for dirt road improve ment. unless the selectmen or proper city authorities vote otherwise. For example if town wants to spend all the money on one road whether it is town aid or other wise. it can vote to do so. This would seem to give city an opportunity to improve paved streets at the expense of its outlying districts where the need of better thorough fares is just as urgent. For example Wa terbury might like to devote its $l7,750 Tn repairing the so-called lower Watervie road. It looks now as if there was no chance of the state including this highway in the trunk line system again. S17,750 migh pay for considerable repair work.
 However, that would be defeating the purpose of the dirt road bill. And if one city did that good many more would follow suit. The only way the fund can be administered properly is to spend the money on dirt roads that are actually that in every sense of the word. Roads that have been mentioned as possible state high ways would be eliminated from any eonsid- eration. And before we arouse the hopes of residents in the outside districts just word or two S17,750 won't go long ways in this age of high costs. But if you have dirt road in your vicinity make your application to the board of works now for attention. First come may be first served. Remember $17.750 won't cover a multitude of mudholes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12
HERE. THERE, AND EVERYWHERE
 -lo!-- WHAT THE EDITORS ELSEWHERE HAVE TO ABOUT THE OTHER THING

jobs to be distributed by Mir Tone to 35, whereas Mackenzie had been privileged to take care of sixty of the "faithfur' in his party. And MT Tone has received more than 300 applications!
 One way in which the republicans cut democratic patronage in tho labor department was to hand over to the dairy and food commissioner the privilege of appointing bakeshop inspectors. which shows how well the state republican outfit knows its poli- tics.
 One pretty certain appointment by MT Tone is that of former Mayor Angelo M. Paonessa of New Britain who was the unsuccessful candidate for sheriff of Hartford county. He had intentions upon the congress sional nomination but was persuaded to run for sheriff. There is a feel ing that he should be rewarded for his sacrifice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12
SUPPORT THE COMMITTEE
(HartfOrd Times)

(HartfOrd TlmeS)
 It would be a mistake for the legislature to overturn the unfavor- able report of the fish and game committee on the bill to decrease the fishing license fee of $3.35. The bill has been on the table for a fortnight. It should be taken up and rejected.
 Last years drought played tre- mendous havoc with the fish of Connecticut's ponds and streams. The funds for restocking must come from the sale of licenses. Another drought may be experienced this year. In any case it will be two years, at least, before anything like a satisfactory restocking can be &C., complished. Cutting the fee might not diminish the license receipts by an amount proportionate to the per- centage of reduction, but it would diminish the financial resources of the fish and game commission when the latter need more funds rather than less.
 When there have been a success sion of seasons of abundant rainfall it will be more appropriate to fla vor lower license fees. What the anglers of the state in it's public waters want is not so much lesser charge for licenses as more fish for the mchey. That is another sub ject.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12
MuoTATIoES A.....-|) W - /V

Marriage is all very well, but 1t seems like carrying love little too far.-Texas Guinan.
 Every nations religion is as good as any other-Mahatma Gandhi.
 The United States is a housewife's paradise. Frau Elsa Einstein.
 No one people can be always right or always strongest.-Lucien Hubert, a French senator.
 There is sufficient evidence to show that children of exceptional parents are above the average.-Sir James Jeans.
 Young people ought to be paid to go to school.-Henry Ford.
 People don't get indignant any more.--Thyra Sanater Winslow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12
A POLITICAL DOUBLEsCROSS
(Meriden Journal.l

The republican party displayed generosity in big way, thought many innocents, when it relinguish- ed the labor department commis- sionership to the democrats this year. Harry E. Mackenzie, Fairfield county boss, was thrown out of his political sinecure unceremoniously. just like that. and Joseph H. Tone, New Haven democrat, was given his job and acclaim for the g. o. DIS splendid give-and-take- attitude.
 All of which was baloney. The democrats were lulled into giving up certain political advantages in other jobs. The foxy republican machine had newly created federal berth all prepared for MT Mackenzie. Fur thermore it was all sett cut the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12

A beam taken from the first White House has been carved into bust of the late My ron T. Herrick, ambassador to France. It will be taken to France and will form an interesting exhibit in the International Colonial and Overseas Exposition. The wood from which the bust was sculptured formed part of the roof of the White House which was built in the 18th century. It survived the fire of 1914 when the British burned Washington. What an advertisement for some builders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12
At The National Capitol DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER A Digest of Who's Who and What's What
 By
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTEl

cred as vice presidential possibilities crats are pretty sure to pick their man for the second place from Ohio. which in presidential years is one of those very important states.
 Vice presidential booms will be developing during the next ses- sion of congress, beginning seven months before the convention, and before that session is over Senator J. Ham Lewis. who was elected by such a tremendous majority in Illi- nois. may have maneuvered himself into ar advantageous position.
 West of Illinois and south of Ohio the prospects for democratic vice presidential aspirants don't seem to be so hot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12

Do you know where Yankee Doodle" was created' According to one tradition the song was writetn in l759 by Dr Richard Shuckburgh, British army surgeon, who was amused at the rustic appearance of the colonial troops who were struggling in from New England to participate in the French and Indian war. The army surgeon was stationed at Fort Crailo, whics. if you look close enough, can still be found at Rensselaer,. New York. In fact, the entire fort Git is actually an old Dutch manor house) is in state of good preservation, Its hand-hewn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12

timbers are just as good as they were 2so, years ago when the Tort was built. Its age makes the building one of the oldest in the nation. However let us get back to "Yan- kee Doodle. While Dr Shuckburgh's words were original, the tune wasn't. He was satirizing the New Englanders. the melody evidently being an old marching air that was familiar to Englishmen years before that. New York state now owns Fort Crailo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12
RETAINS APPOINTMENT


 On May 12, 1917, General Petain was appointed commander-in-chief of the French armies operating on the French front. General Foch succeeded Petain as chief of staff of the ministry of war.
 General Petain, in statement on the day of his appointment, urged America to send as many men as possible as soon as they could be transported to France, to be put into immediate training under French commanders, but to maintain thor autonomy as American units.
 This day in the World war q :. commemorates the capture of Bulle court by the British in the Arras dis trict, and the British bombardment of Zeebrugge, the German subma- rine base on the Belgian coast. In the Arras advance tie British cap- tured many prisoners and greatly inn proved their position.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-12
Personal Health Service (By William Brady, M. D.

Bigneu letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or treatment. will he answered by Dr Brady. Ad. iress him. care of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.