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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
Glory of Historic Past

The structure of American history is built of great many unlikely blocks, and YOU can find romantic reminders of 1t ln the most unexpected places. For 1n- stance a one-sentence dispatch from Honolulu the other day revealed that great schools of whales have been seen again in Hawaiian waters for the first time in several generations. And while it is hard to think of anything less eX- , citing or timely than the reappearance of whales in the mid-Pacific, the little item does hold up mirror to one Of the most romantic and colorful phases of our national story.
 If the eagle is our national bird, the whale ought to be our national fish. (Oh, sure, whale isn't really fish, but let that pass.) It was the whale that helped turn our New Englanders into seafarerS; the whale that caused exploration of the Pacific: the whale that made world travellers out of stay-at-home Americans, and introduced our flag into out-of-the- way ports in every corner of the earth.
 Back in the take-it-easy days, before people found out what petroleum was good for, the whale was the beastie that lighted our lamps. Whales are fat, and from their fat oil can be made; and the whalers of New England went to every sea on the globe, staging the most thrill ing combination of hunting and fishing party the world ever saw, to meet this need.
 It was these whalers who charted the myriad unknown islands of the Pacific. They paved the way for missionaries, traders, and the agents of empire in far off and romantic lands. They lighted our lamps, provided the Wherewithal for the corsets which graced the figures of Amer ican womanhood, brought in the oil that fabricated our watches, and helped pro- vide New England with the capital that financed development of the west.
 Their industry is dead as doorknob, now. in such centers as New Bedford and Nantucket. The strange skill and dar- ing that they developed for their unusual calling has vanished from the cath. The sturdy smelly little ships in which they roamed the seven seas have been broken up, or cut down into coal barges, and the commodity in which they dealt now has few uses.
 But the memory of these tough sea rovers is worth keeping alive. A good share of American history - including some of it's most exciting chapters - is bound up with the story of the whalers. And in case you aren't familiar with 1t, this commonplace little dispatch from Honolulu might give you good excuse to go to the library and read up on 1t. You'll find the story very much worth the trouble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02

you. Waterbury has been publicized in a fine manner by virtue of Its contribu- ton to the 1885 Connecticut tercenten- ary. Why shouldn't we continue on our own hook?
 We feel sure that the racial groups which cooperated so nicely to make a success of the many programs that were developed in Settlers Village last sum- mer and fall will again be prominent this year. To them might be added other groups societies, fraternal organiza- tions who would certainly be glad to develop programs and carry them through for their own and the benefit of the city. That the same high type of ex- hibition will be maintained at the village is assured.
 There should be no difficulty in secur- ing the continued patronage of local res- idents. Despite the thousands who thronged to the village last year, there are just as many more who will return this year. And the success of last year has spread so far and wide that the city is bound to become the mecca of many motorists just anxious to see Settlers Village. A little skillful advertising and publicity of the same will make all the difference in the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
Re-Routed Swans

Migrating fiocks of whistling swans took a different route northwards this spring, thereby puzzling bird surveyors who check on them annually. It has long been the habit of these swans, along with thousands of wild ducks, geese and brant, to take the Niagara route across the Canadian border. Very few of them went that way this year. Huge focks crossed in the region of Detroit
 Last year the Niagara River proved death trap for many of them, as it has on other occasions. The birds settled on the water above the rapids. During the night they drifted downstream with the cur rent Before they knew it, they were pulled into the strong current above the Horseshoe Falls and swept over to their death. Human efforts proved unavail- ing Several hundred birds were killed.
 Now the question is whether the birds shifted their route to avoid the treacher- ous Niagara. Or was there left-wing movement among the swan tribes which sent the radicals over westward route, while few old conservatives followed the familiar lane? When the bird sur veyors and ornithologists can tell us this, we'll know more about the instinct" of the birds and beasts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02

We hope that motorists of Waterbury derived as much satisfaction in reading the two articles that the Democrat offered the last two nights on street and highway safety as we had in running them Thurs days. article on Evanston, Illinois, and the manher in which it has made itself the safest city in the United States certainly proved that where there's will there's way. Out there police authorities are con- vinced that there's always some reason for an accident. They leave no stone unturned to find out the cause of every accident. And when they do some effort is made to remove or prevent recurrence of this defect or cause. If it's in the car, that's matter for the owners attention. If it's law violation, it means probably fine If it's due to traffic conditions or poor streets then the city fathers cor rect the fault. But out must go the cause of every accident No wonder they don't have many there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02

New Deal scouts returning from Iowa report that Senator Dick inson, bitter AAA opponent, is facing increasingly difficult odds in his reelection race for the senate. Farmers are reported to be opposed to him Jim Farley's office is on the third floor of the new Post Office build ing. On the fourth floor are two excellent mural paintings execut- cd by Reginald Marsh. Jim has never come upstairs to see the paintings Marriage advice to eco boys is provided in Happy Days," news organ of the eco, which states, Marriages are happier when mated people are more similar than dissimilar" .. Federal chemists working under Henry Wallace, confirmed dry, have produced wines from citrus juices, and then made brandies and cordials from the wines. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is one New Deal agency that is different. If 1t had to liquidate 1t could pay back in full the S200,000,000 capital ob- tained from the treasury, the S40,- 100000 paid in as assessments by member banks, and declare Q 3 per cent dividend to both the gov- ernment and the banks. Ali this is in addition to the $6,0O0,0 ,000 al- ready paid out by the FIpC to some 25,000 dcpositorS of 62 closed banks.
 Membership Drive
 Fearful of the progress of in- Surgent industrial unionists, craft union moguls have launched drive to put their total member ship in good standing on the A. F. of L. books. They expect Q show down battle at this years annual convention, and voting power in conventions is based on the num- Der of members each A. F. of L. affiliate can claim A radio speech by Mrs. Hattie Caraway, in which she related her experiences as senator, received an unusual response from her colleagues. Many asked permission to have copies printed for distribution in their states; one asked leave to print 30,000 .. Since 1880 no country has been permitted to fill the quota of immigrants to which 1t is entitled under the immigra- ton law Added to the ballot rolls in this year'selections will be more than 100000 new citizens too young to vote in 1882. This brings the number of eligible vot- ters up to 58500,000. Tn 1882, 70.1 per cent of the eligibles voted. On this basis this years total vote should be around 100000.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02

These are days when the Fire Depart ment would like to take every property owner aside and give him or her little talk on the proper method of burning brush or paper. The last couple of weeks have seen practically every department in the city on the run all day long to put out backyard or empty lot fires. And there is no need for any fire getting out of control if those responsible for them would only exercise a few precautions
 Watch the weather; watch your fire. Have broom or rake handy, also helper or two if it's big fire. Be conservative in burning brush. Take little at time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
Question Box
O I0sA MA

o. Name all the colors of the rainbow.
 A. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet, arranged in that order, which is the order of the spectrum. The colors are not always the same, as slight variations are produced by differences in the size of the raindrops.
 e. How long was New York the seat of the United States govern ment?
 A. New York was made the seat of the government in December, l7S4, and on December 0, 1700, the government was moved to Phila- delphia.
 c. What were the names of the king and queen of Siam who visited the United States in 1931p
 A. Rink Prajadhipok and Queen Rembai Barni.
 e. Is the republic of Georgia an independent country?
 A. The socialist Soviet republic of Georgia is one of the union of Soviet republics. It occupies the whole of the western part of Trans Caucasia, the southernmost part Of Soviet Russia in Europe.
 Q. Where is "Hells Kitchen" in New York city?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York, May 2.-Manhattan Miscellaney: That tall Skyscraper midtown where the elevator runners are compelled to call out Ascend ing" or Descending" instead of just plain "Goin' Up" or "Goin' Down."
 The sign on the bicycle path in Central Park cautioning: Speed limit--35 miles an hour" A gentleman called Pat Grady is 8 reporter for the Jewish Tele- graphic Agency.
 At the dead end of Coney 1s- land-Sea Gate-stands light ] house whose keeper has access to such civilized conveniences. aS tele- phone, daily newspapers, neighbor- ing movie houses and the Coney Island midway. It is 55 minutes away from Broadway.
 A billboard on the adjacent highway calls motorists in for "Real Russian Blini and Ice Cold Soda Pop."
 Sticking on thc Job
 There are at least c dozen odd fishermen in town who ply their trade with line and rod but never approach the waterfront. These all- glers prowl the town with long poles and a wad of chewing gum. Paus- ing at gratings in the pavement, they apply the sticking stun to the bottom of the pole and fish for coins. Some of them salvage aS much as $25 Q week.
 A mounted policeman's horse always balkS about going in tho wrong direction on Q one-way street.
 A sandwich man who saunters up Broadway with barberShop posters slung across his front and back and drums Up trade for him. self by depositing at shops along his route. engraved cards stating: "Send for Ike for Hike. Expert Public Relations Counsel"
 A summer resort has adver- tised in ManhattanB Public, No- tices for Q young couple to lecture to other young couples on How to Get Along with Your Mother-in- Law.
 A befuddled visitor at Broad way and 42nd street asking the trafflc cop how to get to Broad way and 42nd street.
 At Fifth avenue and 34th street, one of the busiest corners of any metropolis, Q small shoot of grass, was noticed emerging, from the side of tall building, the other day.
 A blind accordion player wanders around town, plays Latin airs in Little Italy, "Eli Eli" in the East Side Ghetto, Irish tunes in the Dub- lin part of the city, and German lieder in Yorkville. He generally makes Q tin-cup "killing."
 A top-hatted tippler, poised precariously on the upper deck of Q Fifth avenue bus, harangued the pedestrians on the wages of sin and the virtues of temperance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
Sounds Interesting

The plans of the directors of Settlers Village for the 1886 season are both in- teresting and encouraging The an- nouncement of the opening of this great exhibit through means of motor caval- cade visiting the principal cities of the state convinces us that local officials are conscious of the fact that you have to blow your own horn in, these perilous days; nobody else is going to do it for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02

Whew, it's hot! Well, you asked for it, and now you've got it. Everyone's been asking for warm weather, so now that we've got it, let's revel in it. April was so cold and rainy in its early, middle, and late stages that the clear and warm days now are relief and to be enjoyed. What May will bring us we don't know, but she has started off fine and should continue so.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02

mission of various states into the union, sponsored by the Phllatel- ic Printery, 450z Sixth avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y., include four items in May. Five cents covers the cost of each cachet, listed as fOl- lows: MinnegOta, May III; South Carolina, May 2S; Rhode Island, May go and Wisconsin, May %.
 From Ottawa, Canada, comes the news that the government is considering the design of the do- minion's new coinage and stamps, both of which will show the head of King George VIII, instead of that of George V. The new Canadian stamps present Q prob- lem fin connection with the differ ence between the Dominion and the home land, which is simpler. The stamps will be available with in three or four months. Appli- cation has been made to the king for a portrait of His Majesty and 1t is hoped that he will grant his approval. The design will then be submitted to the Canadian Cabinet and after approval, the contracts for the new stamps will be let.
 Amelia Earhart, the famous aviatrix, is making Q special trip to New York in order to be pres- ent at the International PhilA- telic exhibition to be held at the Grand Central Palace, New York, May 9th to 17th inclusive.
 She will be one of the leading speakers on the airmail program, and also at the banquet, which will be held at the Hctel Astor on Friday evening, May 18th at 2 o'clock.
 She has also graciously con- gented to hand the outstanding awards to the fortunate winners.
 Vittorio LoBianco of Rome has arrived with the official Italian Exhibit. This will consist of some very interesting frames of stamps, which will occupy Q prominent place at the exhibition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
Current Cornrnents

This brownet hair ig the thing to- day, and I believe its much more fatal than blond hair ever was :. :. the blond is an old story. 6 hang over from another day.
 Anita L0os, novelist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
Selected Poem
STREET LAMP MAGIC

Edmund Leamy in the New York Sum- Street lamps glowing. gleaming Softly in the rain Wake the heart to dreaming Intimate old pain. Pain that stirs with beauty, Strikes with hidden fire: Embers banked by duty.
 Cinders of desire. Music low and throbbing.
 Stars in Southern skies. Winds in palm-trees sobbing. Echoes of emprise. storm tossed seas forsaken. Surf on coral shores. Doubt by Faith o'ertaken. Loves locked secret doors. Magic street lamps gleamingi Beauty lives again; Beauty and old dreaming Glowing in the rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
MAY 4


 The general influences of the morning are unimportant while the early afternoon looks good. A person should benefit through spiritual matters or conditions relative to elu- sive subjects.
 Today's BiFthdate You are liable to be . lover of s4- litude but should not allow this ate titude to draw you away from your friends.
 There is the probability of gain through speculative matters roc nance, travel or children from April through July, lO36.
 Travel by land or benefit through expansion should come your way during February, 1887. Do every thing to advance yourself at this time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
Daily NNa,.rxz- Round Washington -vAS-H ~ =9 - SEN. COUZENS ON WARPAT1
 AGAINST R. R. PROBE
Daily
 Washington
= By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT s. ALLEN

Washington May 2 - Senator Jim Couzens has suddenly gone on behindthe-scenes warpath against the sweeping investigation of railroad finances which the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee has been con- ductino n nrenaration for public hearings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02

A. It is the district on the west side of Manhattan around lower Tenth avenue, formerly notorious for It's gunmen and thieves.
 e. Is 6 watermelon red before 1t Is cut?
 A. The answer is a matter of definition. Tn one sense @ water melon. is not red until cut, because color is 6 sensation of the eye and light must be present for the eye to see, On the other hand the same pig mentation is in the meat before and after 1t is cut.
 e. What is the maximum amount of Q single bonus certificate that has been issued by the veterans bu- reau2
 A. One thousand i've hundred and ninety-two dollarR
 Q. What was the total state and local debt of the United States in 1932?
 A. $l7,Sso,SlS.ooO.
 c. How old is Al Jolson2
 A. Forty.nine; born May 26, 1886.
 If you want Q copy Of our book lot, 1.-THE FORMULA BOOK," write to the Waterbury Dem0crats' Wash ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Northwest, Washington, D. Q, En. close 10 cents, for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
Horoscope
BY OCTAvTNE

BY OCTAV1NE
 For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planet, the daily horoscope iS out- lined by . noted astroIoger. In cd. ditlon to information of general interest it outlines information Of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
PhiI0teIic NeuUs

Famous Miller Collection Secured for Third In- ternational Exhibition in New York City-Suc- cessfuI Meeting of s. N. E. Stamp Societies Held at Hotel Strat6eld, Bridgeport Session
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02

That man, Landon, beats Izaak Wal ton. He just sits on the bank with an old fishing pole and the fish jump onto his hook.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02

Anwt W@BO AWE WhsU 1uuWUgBs
 1. What name is applied to the main mountain masses of Mexico9
 2. Where is the Firth of Forth2
 3. What famous mountain is near Chattanooga?
 1. Who was Hermann Franz Mo- ritz Kopp?
 5. Did President Franklin D. Roosevelt hold Q government posi- ton during the World WarS
 6. What is the common name for the Treaty between Germany and the Allies that ended the World War?
 2. Where is Colgate Uniyersityp
 8. What kind of snakes are used in the Hopi Indian Snake Dances?
 9. Of what nationality and racial origin was Sarah Bernhardt?
 10. Name. the water passage that separates Asia from America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, T hope will be able to come"; say, "shalI be able"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
Daily Almanac

Daily Almanac Moon sets 3:35 a. m. daylight time) Sun rises $40 a. m; sets TAO D. m. (day- light timc) All vehicles must be lighted thirty min- utes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02
T Test Your
 Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn Co last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-02

c. How old is Al Jolson7 A. Forty.nine; born May 26, 1886.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-23
u. S. Supreme Court Divid-
ed Four to Four, With
Justice Roberts Ill
and Absent
NO MORE OPINIONS
UNTIL TWO WEEKS
Justices To Devote Time
During Interim To Writ
ing Decisions, With Five
New Deal Acts Involved;
New York Act Supplement
tary to u. S. Statute.

Washington, Nov. 23.-(AP)-With
surprising speed and Ky an evenly di-
vided vote, the Supreme Court today
held constitutional the New York un-
employment insurance act, which
taxes employers to aid the jobless.
BY a four to four vote, with Justice
Stone, who is ill, not participating, the
court affirmed a ruling by the New
York Court of Appeal UNFOLDING the
legislation.
If Justice Stone had been present,
it was generally assumed, in view of
his liberal record, that he would have
voted to uphold the law. When the
court divides evenly, it can only af-
firm the action of the lower court.
The New York act was supplement
tary to the Federal social insurance
statute and was a model of legislation
enacted for the purpose by several
states.
The action in deciding the contro-
versy without vote by Justice Stone
was taken by some observers to in
dictate that five pending New Deal
cases might be disposed Of In that
Continued on Page Five.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-23
DEFINITE SPLIT OF
LABOR THREATENED
Lewis Unions May Set Up
Entirely New Body OPP
posing A. F. of L.

Tampa, Fla, Nov. 23.-(AP)-Out-
spoken threats of rival organization
faced American Federation of Labor
leaders today while they neared a
showdown on future relations with
John L. Lewis rebel unions.
Charles P. Howard, secretary of
Lewis committee for industrial or
ganization, told reporters the rebels
would be forced to set up a rival or
ganization if the federation's conven-
ton backed up suspensions of the
rebel unions.
1--WE will be driven to set up more
than a committee without a constitu-
ton, without Dues and without af-
filiation," Howard enlarged.
"It will mean full organization
and that will mean fight"
Despite Towards threats, majority
leaders of the A. F. of L. were agreed
on a middle course-cOntinued sus-
pension of the ten insurgent unions
rather than the outright EXPULSION de-
manded in some quarters.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-23
Fist Fights
By Students
At College

Greensboro, Nov. % (AP)-The
first sound Of fisticuffs pervading the
tense atmosphere this morning as
striking Negro students at Agricultu-
raj and Technical College here at
tempted to keep from the class rooms
a number Of students who reported
for classes at 8 o'clock.
The general strike, affecting some
665 students, this morning entered
it's fourth day.
When those students who wished to
attend classes reported for class, the
strikers attempted to persuade them
not to enter, and when refused began
swinging fists. Several fights were
reported by police officers, although
no arrests were made.
Win the exception Of exchanging
Of blows, tls situation remained
quiet.
President F. F.. Bluford said this
morning around 200 students were
attending classes today. Student
leaders declared that not more than
Is persons were in attendance.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-23
Ship Officer
.UniOnsOrder
MenbersOut
e Called In
Sympathy With Ma
rine Workers; Aid
Alaska and Hawaii

San Francisco, CAL, Nov. 23.-(AP)
Unions representing ship officers
called a walk-out for noon at all Am.
erican ports today.
Assistant Secretary of Labor Ed
ward F. McGrady, meanwhile, pressed
efforts here to settle the far-fluns
waterfront disputes and their attend
ant conflicts.
Colonel o. F. Olson, manager of the
government-owned Alaska railroad
discussed with McGrady plans fol
proposed chartering of ships to senC
food north. Pleas Of Governor James
3. Poindexter, of Hawaii, for aid also
were considered 10y Federal agencies
The nationwide strike call issued al
New York Saturday by the president
of the enginerroom officers and the
president of the deck officers official
ly extended the scope of the Pacific
coast general maritime strike.