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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1934-04-30

federal government proposes to
buy it, and add it to the system of
national parks, but at present 1t Is
under the supervision of the state
of Kentucky.
@. How much did st Patrick's
cathedral in New York city cost?
A. About four million dollars.
@. How long is generation?
A. The average lifetime OF the
people in a community, common
" estimated as one-third of a CEN
tury.
@. Who played opposite Greta
Carlo in wild Orchids?"
A. Nils Asther.
Q. What does the name Edna
mean?
A. Pleasure.
Q. Have Russian paper rubles
issued in 1922 any value?
A. No.
9. What Y Z is the population sof
a. 1t is estimated at two bill
lion. ft
III you want copy Of our bull
Ictin How 10 Make and Care For
a Lawn, write to the Waterbury
Democrats Washington Bureau,
enclosing Ave cents In postage
stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1934-04-30

What state of affairs this must have
been! How did nearby residents stand
it? Ten million eggs rotted at Perpignan
on the French-Spanish border. They were
being shipped from Poland to Spain, but
were held up by refusal to increase quotas.
It's bad enough to think of one egg rot
ting, but ten million. Oh, my And they're
going to be dumped into the Mediter-
ranean. Another, oh, my!
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1934-04-30

There is quite bit of hurrahing in the
Naugatuck valley over the announcement
that former Mayor Michael J. Cook of
Ansonia has been nominated for postmas-
ter of that city. The mayor is an old
newspaper man and is we'll known up and
down the valley. He has been active in
democratic politics for many years, not
counting the six years he spent in the
mayors office. He has been the real
leader of the democrats in the lower val
ley since the death of the late John C..
Meade. Confirmation of his nomination
by the Senate is confidently expected.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1934-04-30

All vehicles must be lighted not later
than 8:17. DAYLIGHT time. tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1934-04-30

Lots of strikes lately. Labor strategy
is to strike while the job is hot.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1934-04-30

1t begins to look as if real estate may
be good again for something besides tax
assessments.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1934-04-30

@. When was the decimal sys-
tenn of currency adopted In the
United States?
A. When the first mint was es.
tablished in 1898.
@. To whom does the Island
zap belong?
a.. 1t is controlled by Japan un-
der, mandate from the League Of
Nations. ,s
@. Where is the Carnegie In
A. Pittsburgh. Pa.
@. Who Is the middleweight
boxing champion Of the world? Il
/ A. Vince Dundee and Marcel
Thil Of France share the title.
tls.f IN 4.-----.---- ssHfs5Fssfi4 R'l6's
@. Who Is the King Of Iceland !?
A. Christian, x, King Of Dem;
mark, IS also the King OF Iceland.
@. When was the u. Marine
Corps established?
A. November 10, 1775.
Q. Give the meaning Of Erin
Go Bragh." Y 1880 W. s.
"A. It is an old Irish, battle cry;
ireland Forever!"-
@. Name the author of the
hymn, Lead Kindly Light" Nh
/ A. John Henry Newman.
ssaf .sBt -----' q AZ g NJ
@. When was the spelling Of
Porto Rico changed?
A.. 1t was officially changed to
Puerto Rico by an Act of Con-
gress, approved May II, 1882.
! @. To whom does Mammoth
Cave. in Kentucky, belong?
Al. 1T once belonged to John
ICroghan. Upon his death over q
generation ago. he bequeathed the
property to two elderly nieces with
the proviso that 1t could not be
sold during their lifetime. The
4 announcer Jack McAuliffe,
i lightweight champion who retired
undefeated, sells electric light fix
lures In Brooklyn. ~.
Sam Langford. old Boston Tar
Baby, putters around, half blind, IN
a hot-foot joint In Harlem ~. A
i fellow with whom he once went
20 rounds-Joe Waicott, the Bar
bados Demon ped dies Ice from an
least side cellar and still talks 81
1.-THE days when he took all COM
ers, light or heavyweight v. Each
4 of these men licked practically
eyerything-excep the game itself
II y n z
Heavy rains are saving cscp-
linear Buenos Aires, Argentine. from
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1934-04-30
Tariff Technique

If American tariff duties are to be
lowered to promote international trade
and restore foreign markets for our own
products, it is evident that Congress can
not do it. There are no more illusions
about that. Congressional tariff legisla-
ton, like pension legislation, is one-way
street. Or rather, one-way elevator.
The fact is natural and inevitable with
the tariff-making machinery we have
always employed. AS the Foreign Policy
Association observes: Individual con-
gressmen are subject to great pressure
from local interests desiring protection,
and the tendency has been to trade votes,
thus bringing about general increase in
duties, with little or no attention to the
interests of the country as whole. The
committee expresses the earnest hope that
u, Congress will never again undertake an
other general revision of the tariff
1t is hard for Congress to make even
minor revisions, for the reasons given.
Every schedule or rate becomes local
issue, and localities blindly aiming to ben
eft themselves without regard to business
and agriculture as a whole are likely to do
more harm than good. Nearly all other
industrial and mercantile nations have
abandoned this method long ago, and given
into executive hands the function of adj
justing tariff rates to suit changing con-
ditions. In free countries, of course, such
bodies are ultimately responsible to the
national legislature, and their authority is
limited
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1934-04-30

Over 60 years ago Old Ironsides was
beached in Boston. Three years ago the
old frigate was reconditioned Today she
lies in Charleston, S. c., harbor, her sails
furled as they have been ever since the
new spread of canvas was placed on the
boat and she started her triumphal tour
of our coastline, ANONYMOUSLY being towed
all the way When it was first planned
to restore the Constitution some years
back there was no thought that the boat
couldn't be sailed. 1t was, therefore,
quite shock to a great many of us to
learn that no effort was to be made along
these lines. There weren't going to be
any chances of injuring the vessel, so she
was towed and still continues to be towed.
But her commander, Captain Louis j.
CULVER, is now convinced that she can
be sailed under her own power. He was
influenced by sight of beautiful Span
ish four masted brigatine in Charleston
harbor. AS the boat is sailing for Bos-
ton this week on the last lap of her cruise
this will be the only chance remaining to
try out her sails. Once in Boston the
Constitution becomes floating museum
until once more her timbers rot and she
sinks into the depths.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1934-04-30
ON NATURES CANVASS

Copyright, 1884, by United
Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
Evening star., 1934-02-04

Queen Anne and Chippendae styles ..
with SOLID walnut frames Fine tapestry
upholstery Also high back rockers, with
full webbed bottoms and tapestry covering.
Evening star., 1934-02-04
1895

Beautiful occasional chairs, covered in rich
tapestry .boudoir chairs of glazed chintz,
with maple frames graceful Coxwell
chairs in variety of tapestry upholstery.
Evening star., 1934-02-04

Big, roomy lounge chairs in new designs
upholstered in handsome tapestries. padded
backs, attached pillow backs and straight
backs. chairs of the finest construction! !,
Evening star., 1934-02-04

1895
Comfortable occasional chairs or rockers,
with interesting tapestry coverings. Also one
and two of kind Windsor chairs Colonial
eproductions-mape walnut finish.
Evening star., 1934-08-10
Become Summer Homes.

Old coaches and stations OF rail-
ways In Scotland are being converted
into living quarters and rented to va
cRtioners.
Evening star., 1934-08-10
PARK CHIEFS SCAN
12 MONTHS WORK
Satisfied With Improvements in
Capital on Anniversary
of First Year.

Today marks the first anniversary
of Washington's parks under the Ma
tional Park Service Of the Interior
Department and its officials, survey
ing the II months. said they feel well
satisfied with the improvements made.
A. E. Demaray, acting director OF
the National Park Service, declared
Secretary Harold L. Ickes has been
particularly sympathetic with the
Washington development and has
made first-hand inspections OF pro-
posed projects and then, as public
works administrator, has authorized
the ALLEGATION Of funds for their de-
velopment.
c. Marshall Finnan, superintend-
ent of the National Capital Parks,
who was brought to Washington from
the superintendency OF Mesa Verde
National Park In Colorado, pointed
out a number Of Federal agencies be-
sides the p. W. A. c. w. A. and e.
w. A. are cooperating to make the
parks here more beneficial. He cited
the point that the Bureau of Public
Roads of the Department Of Agricul-
ture is assisting with road construc-
ton, having supervised the widening
of Constitution avenue from Virginia
avenue to the Potomac River. Ex-
pertS in forest pathology and In ento-
nology In the Department Of Agricul-
ture-the Bureau Of Plant Industry
and the Bureau Of Entomology-are
giving their services to Washington s
parks to eradicate diseases and pests.
Mr.. Finnan declared. The Public
Health Service experts, too, are aiding
materially. he said.
Evening star., 1934-08-10
FLAGSHIP NAUTILUS
WINS GUN AWARD
Navy Department Statement An
nounces Submarine Awards
for Last Fiscal Year.

The Nautilus, flagship Of Suhma-
rine Division IL, which is now cruis-
ing in Alaskan and Hawaiian waters,
captured the gunnery trophy for feet
submarines In the competition for the
last fiscal year.
In making this announcement the
Navy Department asserted that the
S-14, flagship Of Submarine Division
6, won the trophy IN that class, while
second place went to the S-37. flag
ship of Submarine Division 10 Of the
United States Asiatic Fleet, Of which
the commanding officer Is q Wash
ingtonian, Lieut.. +. o. johnson, who
makes his home at the Clifton Ter
race Apartments.
Lieut.. Comdr. Paul r. Glutting,
commanding the Nautilus: Lieut.. =. G.
Mahoney, commanding the S-14, and
Lieut. johnson viii receive letters OF
comraendation from Secretary Swan
son. White Es win be painted on
the bridges Of the Nautilus and S-14,
while red e win be painted on the
bridge Of the S-37.
For the highest merit In battle tor
pedo practices Of submarines the crew
of the SIS viii receive prize money
from the Majorie Sterrett Fund. First
place In gunnery competition for the
patrol class was awarded to the U. s. s.
Partridge Of Train Squadron Of
the Base Force.
Other officers winning distinction
viii receive letters Of communication
from Secretary Swanson.
Evening star., 1934-08-10
NAVY BAND GETS REQUEST
TO HAVE IT'S BANDSMEN SING

forts to assist the Nation. The mere
looking over Of this musical material
Is in itself o tremendous task, Lieut..
Benter said, and q large share OF It
has TO be corrected for band work.
Often he receives selections written
for piano and the senders want them
played by the band.
Professionals, too, crowd In upon
the time Of Lieut. Benter. A man
writes O. number. but he hasn't got q
band. Often the lieutenant plays
meritorious pieces over the air 90 the
composers may listen to them.
But this Is just one phase OF activi-
ties that occupy the Navy Band. A
thousand requests q week pour into
headquarters at the Washington
Navy Yard asking for selections. A
Confederate veteran, 90 years old
now, wants to hear Dixie" played
again. A mother who lost her son IN
the World War desires that his ia
vorite music be played over the air.
It's hard work, this satisfying the
public's demand for music, but the
Navy Band does its best.
Evening star., 1934-08-10
G|RL-bOY CAPTIVE
PASSES LINEUP
Robbery Victims Unable to
Identity Miss Messmer,
Disguised as Male.

Isabelle Lorraine Messmer, pretty 1S-
year-old robbery suspect, who surprised
police yesterday with her "girl-boy
disguise" today remained a puzzle to
police.
Taken to headquarters last night,
the girl was reviewed by number of
recent hold-up victims, but they failed
to identify her. Detectives, however,
decided TO hold her for further ques-
tioning, meanwhile wondering just
what is back of her desire to travel
and use the disguise.
The young woman, weighing only
81 pounds, when dressed as q boy,
has her dark hair cut in boyish-bob
fashion and wears white trousers, white
shirt and white cap. When dressed
as a girl, she wears blond wig.
It was this wig which yesterday led
to her arrest Noticing some dark
hair protruding from beneath the
wig. Detectives Paul E. Ambrose and
Harry G. Wannarnaker, No. pre-
cinct. decided to watch her. Later.
when they secreted themselves at a
downtown hotel where the young
woman was staying, they were sur
prised when she walked In, attired in
the boys outfit.
A small .25-caliber pistol was found
In her room.
The girl in the past has travelled
as Ruby Coleman, Joyce Larrimore.
Joyce Palmer and Dorothy McNally.
She told reporters of her travels
through 80 States and of being ar
rested in Pittsburgh and Miami In
the former she was arrested for carry
ing two guns, she said. and in Miami
she was supposed to have been con-
nected with q robbery. There was no
testimony offered against her in
Miami, and In Pittsburgh she was re-
leased on probation and ordered to
stay out of the State.
She said her mother and father
were separated. but neither had any
objection to her journeys from her
home In Indiana. which began when
she was Is She even receives an
allowance from her parents. she said.
Evening star., 1934-08-10

The Navy Band, which has won an
appreciative radio audience all over
the United States and in far portions
of the globe, today had q new request
before it-that its handsnen sing.
Lieut.. Charles Benter, leader
Of the famous outfit, shook his head,
however, and said: zone thing we
don't do Is sing"
Thousands of manuscripts of music,
written in the main by amateurs. ind
their way to Lieut.. Benter's desk, but
he revealed today he has never really
struck what he considers shit" The
Navy Band plays over the Hour Of
Memories" on Mondays from 10 TO IL
am. and broadcasting has increased
the work of the musicians 100 per
cent, the leader said.
IF the manuscripts seem to pos
sess possibilities, we play them over
the radio," Lieut.. Benter explained.
The band Is being deluged by a
wealth of pieces dedicated to the new
deal, the N. r. A. and other phases
of the Roosevelt administrations ef-
Evening star., 1934-08-10
BALLOON VICTORY
AWARDED KENDALL
Naval Lieutenant's 1904 Miles
Best, With Capt. Flood Of
D. C. in Second Place.
Rx the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The National Aeronautic Associa-
ton announced today that Lieut..
Charles H. Kendall, U. 9. N, with
2os.4 miles, had won the first place
In the Birmingham balloon race last
week to determine Americas three
entries In the international Gordon
Bennett race at warsaw, Poland, Sep
tember %.
Capt. William J.. Flood, U. 9. A.. q
washingtonian, took second place,
with 1891 miles.
The winner Of third place and the
last OF the three to qualify for the
international was undetermined, be-
cause, the association announced, the
log Of Lieut.. Haynie Mccormick, U. 8.
A., had been lost In the mails.
The distance travelled by George
Hineman Of Buffalo was placed at
1901 miles and that Of Karl Lange,
pilot of the Goodyear Rubber Co.
entry. at 1879.
It win be several days before Il Is
determined whether Hineman or Nc
Cormick won third place.
Evening star., 1934-08-10
u. S. AGENTS S|FT
|. frat ARSON CASE
Two Youths, Convicted In
Fire, Charge Justice Mis-
carried in Guilty Verdict.

Claims Of two members Of the Sig
ma Chi Fraternity that their convic-
ton on charges Of arson In Dis
trict Supreme Court was q "mis-
carriage of Justice have led the De-
partment Of Justice to start an inyes-
tigation.
The convicted youths, Edward J.
PARTON and Alfred II. Smith, were
held guilty Of setting fire TO their
fraternity house, on N street, on the
night Of July 8, 1893. They are un-
der bond, pending an appeal to the
District Court Of Appeals.
Policy Of Department.
It was said at the Department of
Justice today it is the policy Of the
department to inquire carefully into
all claims that justice Is being
thwarted or that irregularities have
occurred in trials. Recently the de-
partment launched an investigation
Of alleged Irregularities In the ac-
quittal of a Boston banker.
PARTON and Smith, it was explained,
came to the department some time
ago and vigorously protested they were
innocent Of the charge on which they
were convicted. They claimed they
were convicted on circumstantial eW-
dence without the showing of any
motive and insisted they were out
of the city when the fire occurred.
The inquiry into the merit Of the
claims Of the fraternity pair Is being
conducted by Alexander Holtzon OF
the pardon STAFF and Louis Loebl OF
the Division Of Investigation. They
have questioned q number Of persons
who were involved In the trial OF the
case, including former Assistant
United States Attorney John ]. Sirica,
who prosecuted the men, and Assistant
United States Attorney Harry L. Un-
derwood.
No Conclusion Soon.
The inquiry has not been completed
aud no conclusion win be reached for
some time, 1t was said.
Percy II. Marshall, attorney for the
two, filed an appellate brief for them
this week IN the Court Of Appeals.
The Government Is expected 10 make
reply early in September. The at
titude OF the Government viii depend
largely on the outcome of the pres
ent Investigation.
Evening star., 1934-08-10

/IN wEETIE" may be q four
footed Mr.. Hyde" to the
Federal Government, but
- he's Just q cunning little
"Dr. Jekylp' TO Mrs Z. ].
Black, who feeds him candy and ice
cream.
Meanwhile. the Washington Zoo,
where SWeetie is reposing In status
quo, hopes 1t may be able to accept
Mrs. Blacks gift mongoose and show
him TO the wide-eyed public.
The sweet tooth which sweetie de-
veloped in captivity, as the pride and
Joy OF his mistress, could develop
overnight into a blood lust for poultry
birds and small mammals, In the
opinion Of the Biological Survey.
Pampered Four Years.
Mrs. Black gave the little Indian
mongoose to the Zoo after she moved
into an apartment which looked down
ON pets. For four years. since he was
a wee thing, Sweetie has been Mrs
Blacks pampered pet, having his bath
daily and his sweets when he could
get them.
Mrs. Black never suspected she was
harboring criminal" outlawed and
banned from these shores by sections
241 to 244 of the Federal Criminal
Code. In the Virgin Islands members
Of Sweetie's family. imported TO battle
snakes, turned their attention tc
domestic fowl and almost cleaned out
the islands.
They raised the price OF poultry
and sent q litter Of apprehension
through the bird population, while
small animals Of every sort scurried
for. cover. The prowess OF the mon
goose is wen known to India's cobrss.
Mongoose Rare Exhibit.
The last mongoose the Zoo harbored
was brought back by DR.. william M
Mann from the Smithsonian Chryslel
expedition to Africa In 1925. It did
not long survive captivity and since
the immigration ban the nongoose Il
rare exhibit indeed.
DR.. Mann would like to have the
mongoose, but nevertheless asked per-
mission Of the Biological Survey
The survey has taken Sweetie's case
under advisement.
Sweetie, being only one, could
scarcely multiply, even If he broke
Jail. But the law Is specific.
He Is now confined in a secure
cage behind the Reptile House.
Mrs. Black used to live in India
and explained that friend, as inno-
cent Of the criminal code as Mrs
Black herself, brought her the baby
pet from Madras.
I'D take any animal that was
given me-" Mrs. Black said, sand
never think Of asking questions!"
Evening star., 1934-08-10
GIRL is ARRESTED

A l5-year-old girl was arrested last
night on a charge OF househreaking
after being trapped in 9 third-fioor
apartment she had entered In the
1400 block Of Irving street. A girl
companion was said to have escaped
and the one arrested refused to give
police the name Of the accomplice.
The. girl under arrest. police say, was
on probation on another charge. She
told detectives she had entered the
apartment by crawling along 9 ledge
from O hall window. She was re-
leased pending appearance in court.
Evening star., 1934-08-10
WHOLESALE PRICES UP

An increase in wholesale commodity
prices during the week ended August
was reported yesterday by the Labor
Department.
The departments index number for
the week stood at ISL, as compared
with TAT the previous week and 100
for 1876.
Evening star., 1934-08-10
OUTING IS ANNOUNCED

Hotel, Club and RESTAURANT Group
to Hold Picnic.
The Washington branch Of the In
ternational Geneva Association of
Hotel, Club and Restaurant Execu-
tives win hold q picnic Sunday at
Walch Grove, Nd, with festivities be-
ginning at 2 pm The association
plans to make the picnic an annual
affair.
A program Of sports and games
has been arranged. and q dance win
be held. starting ct 7:3o pm. Pro-
ceeds Of the event win so toward the
maintenance OF the associations home
IN Colorado for aged and aoiicted
meuherA
Evening star., 1934-08-10
Arts Club to Meet.

CHERRYDALE, Va, August 10
(SpeciaD The August meeting Of
the Creative Arts Club Of Arlington
County win be held at pm. Monday
In the home of Mrs. l. w. Ellis, 210
Cedar street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-28

Barring the absence of the for,
eign performers the senior events
Saturday will be every bit as
potent and colorful as that his
toric affair of 1882 at Los An
geleS.
No less than 26 members of
Uncle Sans team will be on
hand to continue the splurge of
record breaking which has con.
tinued almost without Interrupt
ton since the impetus given on
the Pacific Coast.
The brilliant entry list also
shows that defending champions
will be on hand to fight for their
laurelS in 10 of the national
A. A. U. events, as we'll as all but
one of the IS winners in last
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-06-28

He's a veteran in the racket"
though he's only batting prac-
tice catcher now. His career has
been interesting. He knows hun
dreds of baseball people. He knows
what it means to be a struggling
minor Lacquer. He knows the
trials and tribulations Of the
sandlotters.
In short, Handsome Fitzgerald,
local lad, is the peoples choice
when it comes to characterize
tons.
With Club Two Years
For seldom before has the
Washington baseball enterprises
boosted of such an interesting,
likeable young fellow.
Fitzgerald has been with the
Griffmen almost two years now.
He joined them early last year
when Manager Joe Cronin de-
cided he needed a good local lad
to handle the pitchers in the
teams daily practice drills.
Since affiliating with his new
acquaintance, Fitzgerald has
made many additional friends.
Also he's shown himself to be a
pretty good catcher, despite his
age, for a baseball performer who
several years ago realized his &C
tual playing days had ended.
Because of this latter fact,
Fitzgerald has found himself on
several trips with the Griffmen
this season, his biggest being last
month when he was carried
throughout the west to help warm
up the pitchers on the Sidelines
during the games.
IN ALL-STAR GAME
Today one more big trip stares
Fitzgerald in the face. This time
it will be to New York where he'll
act as the batting practice catch.
er for the American League All.
Stars in the coming attraction at
the Polo Grounds on July 10.
Being manager, Joe Cronin de-
cided it might be a good thing to
have Fitzgerald around as his
own Washington Griffmen were
quite successful out west last
month when Fitzgerald was an
unofficial member of the roster
So to New York Fitzgerald will
go next week. It's not only the
most pleasant occurrence in the
lads career. but the most impor
tant honor he's had bestowed
upon him in years and years.
Naturally. Fitzergald hopes the
American Leaguers will win. He
believes they will. as he thinks
Cronin is the greatest manager in
baseball, bar none.