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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
A Book a Day
Author Tells of Wanderings
 by Midwestern Rivers
By BRUCE CATION

High-toned customers who com- plain that the middlewest is @ drab and colorless land, possessing neith- CT history nor traditions, ought to real Clark B. Firestone's excellent book, Sycamore Shores" (McBride: $3).
 MT. Firestone here records his wanderings along the rivers of the great Ohio valley-the Ohio itself, the Cumberland, the Wabash, the Miami, the Muskingum, the Wal honding, the Tennessee, the Kama wha, and divers others-and his book tells of a land of rich beauty, drowsy serenity ,and haunting le- gends.
 Packet boats still ply some of these rivers, and Mir. Firestone has ridden on all of them--to find that these boats seem to take the voy- ager right back into a vanished age. Other waterways must be fol- lowed by auto, or afoot; and MT. Flrestone has done that. And his travels have shown him in en- chanted land packed with history and romance.
 Here Abraham Lincoln lived, and Daniel Boone, and U. s. Grant. Here the mound builders left grass grown traces of their mysterious empire. Here Washington came ex- ploring, and the Indian Logan fought Virginia's Dunmore. and the 6hawnees and Wyandots took to the warpath, and Aaron Burr plotted, and the Confederate Morgan rode on his desperate raid.
 Here you can find g town named Rabbit Hash, and another named Felicity; here e breath of the old west fingers on, and e touch of the south. and the haze Of the lost frontied. 6howboats are still to be found. and counties where the steamboat atil is the chief means of transportation.
 It is. altogether, . beautiful and interesting country: and Mir. Fire stone's book deserves the same paiE of adjectives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

Selection of a successor to the late Irving w. Harrison as superintendent of parks in Waterbury imposes quite task on our city fathers. This job isn't like what it used to be- At one time it mere ly demanded man who could supervise the work of caring for public parks. The task is a multifold one now. We have both parks and playgrounds. Parks must be handicapped. We must have indoor recreation as we'll as outdoor. Selection of flowers, shrubbery, and trees for vari- ous spots demand expert attention. It's not job for any man, but one that re- quires in certain respect an expert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
MAY 10

The planetary influences today are most likely to affect strongly those persons who were born from April 2l through May 20.
 General Indications for Today
 Morning-Doubtful.
 Afternoon--Qood.
 Evening-Good.
 Try to solve the problem that was on your mind yesterday. The evening is good for entertaining.
 Today's Birthdate
 You should have @ long, happy life.
 Old friends should be of much assistance to you during April, 1887 You may profit through inheri- tance or other manner during No- vember, 1936.
 Make social or buy clothes from May % through 20, 1886.
 There is likely to be a change for you during the coming month. Readers desiring additional in. formation regarding their horoscope are invited to communicate with Octavlne in care of this newspaper Enclose . Scent stamped, self- addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
Current Comments

You can defend a vote, but you can't defend Q word spoken in pas sion. I can do far more good talking personally to my friends on the republican side than if got up and made a speech. -U U. s. Representative J. w Boehne, Jr. Dem), Ind.
 Disarmament conferences are failures. Economic conferences are our only hope. pr. Toyohiko Kagava, Japanese Christian leader.
 Italy can hold Ethiopia perman. ently, though 1t may end in Ethio- pit holding Italy. Tn empires, the tail sometimes grows big enough te wag the dog.
 --oeOrge Bernard Shaw. Democracy in Austria is higt treason.
 Prince Ernest von Starhemberg vice chancellor of Austria.
 Railing at law lawmakers hal become one Of our favorite out. door and indoor sports. --Rev. pr. Clarence A. Barbour president Of Brown University.
 
 Take the money out of this New Deal thing and co per cent Of ths converts to it will become go0t Amerlcans overnight. u. 6. Senator Lester J. Dickinson IOWa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

It needed no transcript of official records to tell the average New Yorker that Saturdays weather was unseasonably cold. In a very real meteorological sense Friday and Sat- urday were winter days slipped over into spring. There was the same clear air, the same brisk winds from the northwest, the same drop in temperature by 20 or 30 degrees be- low that normal for the season. Winters coldest cold waves herea- bouts show precisely these same symptoms. Venturesome citizens who on Saturday trusted the calen- dar instead of their thermometers or the skies may be excused for thinking that the weather machin- cry really had slipped somehow or other and let winter cold wave come along in May.
 Even the ofiicial weather maps showed the same wintry face. From Tuesday until Friday morning Q pro- nounced area of high pressure moved slowly across the country, following a typical winter cyclone. Late on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
Question Box

e. Should olives be eaten with the fingers or 8 fork
 A. With the fingers.
 e. What is meant by 8 "fiscal year?"
 A. The financial year of Q national treasury or of a business, at the end of which accounts are balanced The United States government fiscal year ends June 30.
 c. Who is the author of the play "Cyrano dc BergeracH
 A. Edmond Rostand.
 c. What is the address of Mahat- ma Gandhi?
 A. Poona, Bombay, India.
 e. Give the number of aliens ad- mitted to the United States in the years 10S2 to l036, inclusive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

The battle over parking meters, once confined to just Waterbury and Hartford, is spreading all over the state. Every pa- per that comes to this desk of recent days has contained some reference to the meters. Parking problems are common ones in Connecticut towns. Too bad we can't get together, air them, and then find the common solution. It isn't as easy as that, though, for individual com munities demand individual attention, so we have found out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
Feet Y UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven oE these test questl0nss Turn Co last page eoF the answers. 1. DO bees have eyes2 2. Where is the Robert Burns cot tage?
 ,. Who is known as The Apostle of Germany?
 (. Who was Bushrod Washing ton?
 s. What is . mallard7 6. what is a malignant diseasef .. On which coast of Cuba Is the town Of La Boca3
 a. What is platonG lOve2 Q. Where is the 6uwance Riycr9 10. Who was Levi. in the Book ol oanasl1s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
Horoscope
By OCTAVINE

For persons who believe that human destiny Is guided by the planet, the daily horoscope is out lined by a noted astrolOger. In addition to information of gem eral interest, 1t outlines inform ation of special interest to per- sons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

When the c0nslgnee and owners of the Beta. carrying 4o0 tons Of artificial fertilizer. refused to pay harbor dues et Burtonpoyt, Irish Free State, the vessel Wne held Tor payment. but tho crew cut the aIl- chor ropes and Iet the craft drift unnamed cut to eea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

Somebody wants to know what ''lib- eral" is. Probably fellow who thinks perfection lies ahead, not behind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
Daily Mo-, N~ Do.,~9 Washington .v-S- y - -. ----s-- POSTAL AGENTS GET FIRST
 BREAK IN KARPIS ARREST

Washington May 1s-c-Boss J. Edgar Hoover has been quietly advised by an authority in position to give such orders Hay off" criticzing other federal detecting agencies Hoovers recent crack that the Postal Inspection Service had given him no aid in capturing kidnaperS stirred up hornes nest of indignation be- hind the scenes-including the cabinet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, Whoever plays false has declared himself 3 traitor to our cause"; say, declares himself"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

If you want . copy of our book lot, POPULAR RADIO STARS" write to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Northwest, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents, for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

Of course the Ethiopian war was an outrage. When we fought the Indians and took their land, that was different.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

c. Is 1t against the law for coin collectors to have U. S. gold coins in their possession now? A. They are permitted to have gold coins of nurnismatic value in their collections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

A. lo32, 35,67e: 1883, 23,o5s; 1884, 2o,470; 1885, S4,066.
 e. Where M Scandinavia
 A. It is Q name applied collective ly to Sweden, Norway and Dem mark.
 e. Was tho second daughter of President and Mrs. Grover Cleve- land born in the White House?
 A. Yes.
 c. Is the elephant or the hippo potamus the largest of oil lana animals?
 A. The elephant is the largest; the hippopotamus is second largest. The average male elephant iS 8 to 10 feet high and weighs 5 tons or more. The hippopotamus averages about { to 6 feet in height, sometimes measuring over i4 feet long, and weighs 5000 to 5000 pounds.
 c. Where did the phrase, "After you, my dear Alphonse," originator A. "Aiphonse" and "GaSto1" were characters in one of the early comic strips, and the expression "After you, my dear Alphonse," was an American jibe ct French courtesy. O. Is 1t against the law for coin nniinotnra tn hava IT 9 Rold coins In
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
PIONEER FILM
 TO BE FLOWN
 TO THIS CITY
The Country Beyond Will Be Here Tomorrow
 @ Night 4i7 VI

Following out that famous slogar of show business, the show mus go on," Charles w. Garter, Presl. dent of the local Igloo of thS Pioneers of Alaska, today made ar. engagements with Alex H old n Manager and Chief Pilot of tn. Marine Airways, to make a specia flight to Ketchikan to pick up anc bring back the motion picture print of James Oliver Curwoods cele. brated story "The Country Be yond." !" x"
 The picture is scheduled fol showing in Juneau tomorrow nigh at the Coliseum Theatre, under the sponsorship of the Pioneers oi Alaska, but was put off the boat in Ketchikan by mistake, accord ing to Carter
 Rather than disappoint the many Juneau people who have already bought tickets for this Pioneers of AldSkd eVcllI, dIlu ollOWlii6 VI tiils particular picture of the north country, MT Carter decided to send the plane for it.
 AS a result tomorrow night, as pioneers and the many younger Alaskans who will ttend tht showing, see the story of dog team days in Alaska unfolded, a req little drama of the effectiveness o1 the airplane in Alaska transporta- ton will have taken place in mak- ing the showing possible.
 According to MT. Carter the ticket sale is going strong and he sug- gests that as many people as pos sible buy their tickets in advance However, as two showings will be given tomorrow night, he believes that those coming sufficiently early to either the first or second show ing will be able to obtain seats.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
POKER SEAPLANE
 ENROUTE, ROSS

In a seven place Fokker seaplape recently purchased in Edmonton Alberta, to increase the equipment of the airline, George Simmons owner of the Northern Airways, of Carcross, Y T., arrived here this afternoon at the PAA float at 2:30. After re-fueling, the plane will fly on to Carcross.
 Piloting the plane is D. D. Mur- phey on the flight from Edmonton via Vancouver, B. c. Mrs. Norman Thomas, MT. Simmons aunt, is on the plane from Vancouver, for a visit in Carcross
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
SIKORSKY STOPS
 HERE ON FLIGHT
 FROM ANCHORAGE

First flight, of the Hew. air service inaugurated between Anchorage and Seattle is being made by Pilots Don Glass and Gordon Mackenzie who arrived at the PAA Airport yesterday in their Sikorsky amphi- bian with eight passengers and took off this morning for Seattle by way of Prince Rupert. Aboard were the following from the Inter iors MT. and Mrs. Arvid Osell, Paul Reimer, MT. and Mrs. H. 0. Glass, Cecil Wells and Fred Bender.
 The plane is owned by the w. J. Erskine Company of Kodiak, and later it is planned to operate from Nome through to Seattle, it was stated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
FEW DUCKS, FEW DEER IS REPORT OF. NORA'S FALL HUNTING PARTY

Even those mighty huntsmen whose fall cruise aboard the Nora is an event of moment among nim- rods reported on their return to Juneau today few ducks and few deer
 When all other sportsmen fail, MacKinnon and company usually have the big hunt of the season to report This year they returned with four deer and about two dozen ducks.
 The Nora left Juneau October 3, and returned this morning. They hunted and fished on Peril Straits, at Sitka, Rake, Hamilton Bay. Bad weather prevented extensive hunt ing, but the fishing at Warm Springs was fine, the hunters said.
 in the party were Sim MacKin- non, Earle Hunter, Minard Mill, James Orme and Joe Johnston.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
SIMMONS MAKES
 MANY FLIGHTS
 DURING WEEKEND

Many hops. this weekend kept Sheldon Simmons quite busy pilot .ny the Alaska Air Transport Bel l..nca about the neighboring coun- tryside. At 9:30 Saturday morn Ing, Simmons hopped to Sitka with Axel Johnson for Hirst- -Chichagof, Theresa Cirossman for Sitka, John Kclaca for Hirst- -Chichagof and Mrs. A. Osborne for Tenakee. Re- turning at 2:30 in the afternoon Simmons brought W. J. Nuhn and G. T. Oien and Max Berhman from Pinla Bay Joe Anderson from Sitka and Harry Datoff from Hirst- Chi ehagof.
 Sunday morning at 6:30, return ing at 710, Simmons flew a party of duck hunters, including Dr. w w. Council, pr. w P. Bianton, Robert Bender and Charles Gold stein to King Salmon Bay.
 Out again at o'clock in the morn HE oullQdy, OiIIllliOilS CdllIcu MI D. John Minerich, Gardner Mauldin, and Vernon Horn to Chichagof; re- turning with Bill Nichinovich, Pete Solem, Elmer Peterson, Mark Mis- kulen and John Illin from Chicha- gof.
 From 2:30 to 3 o'clock yesterday afternon Simmons made a Glacier Bay hop with Elliott Thomson. MT. and Mrs. Paul Johnson and Howard Jahnke as passengers. Then at o'clock Simmons flew to King Sal mon Bay again to pick up the duck hunters, returning at o'clock.
 This afternoon at l o'clock, Sim mons flew MT. and Mrs. Harry Douglas and one child to Hoonah and Henry Roden to Hawk Inlet, returning at 2:30 o'clock.
 Simmons left again this afternoon at 3 o'clock on a charter flight to Haines and Skagway He is expect ed to return this evening. Co-pilot on the two flights today was Don Emmons.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
SALMON Al. SALES
 ShRE MADE HERE

Many small salmon sales kept the Juneau fish market busy this past weekend. The Emerald, Capt. O.. Wilde, was in with TOO pounds. Thelma, B. Alstead, 400; Tern, A. Rosness, TOO; Missouri. s. Jackson, 300; Marie, Peter Oswald, 400; 3l- A27, John Pademeister, 100: Margat E. Skaret, 200; Ford, Ole Brensdal, 1000 pounds All sold to the Alaska Coast Fisheries at the prevailing prices of 19-8 and 6 cents.
 Co-op boats delivering trips were. The Ida II, John Sunderland, TOO; Nakat, R. Jameson, 250; Aims, A., Bartness, ADO; Ace, J. Martinson, 400; and the Coop packer, Elfin II, Capt. E. O. Swanson, with 2.400 pounds.
 The Stuart Fish Co. packer boat Va Sure, Capt. A. Fitz- gibbons, delivered 3,200 pounds.
 Boats taking bait and ice were: the Louhelen. Capt. Knute Hildre; Va Sure, Elfin II, Ford, Aims, Ida II, Hicks, Little Emma, Tern, Wash ington, Marie, Marge and Avona.
 W.'O. Carlson of the New England Fish O., here, shipped out $50 boxes, containing 55,000 pounds of frozen halibut, on the steamer Yu- kon to Chicago through Prince Ru- pert, B. 0. Carlson also shipped two tierces of mild-cured king salmon to his company in Seattle, on the Yukon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
LAUNDRYMAN FAILS

Another law, perhaps more primi- tive, more, elemental, long since has acted on the man who chal- lenged the validity of the law. Jos eph Tlpaldo, Brooklyn laundryman, told reporters that after the de- eisiop he made quick money. Pay ing less for his labor he could charge less for his laundry and trade boomed. But soon housewives began turning his drivers away, other trade fell off and he had to quit.
 Out in Idaho Senator Borah tells his audiences:
 One voice your Senators and Congressmen will always obey-the voice of public opinion" =
 Labor quarters in Washington believe that public opinion ulti- mately will compel Federal or State legislation guaranteeing minimum wages.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
WEATHER CONDITION AT g 4. M TODAY

Ketchkan partly cloudy temperature 8 Craig. 39 Wrange cQudy 35 Stk cloudy 3 Radioye stone Point paly cloudy 3 Juneau foggy ss skagway cloudy Cordoya clear 34 Chtina clear 2 Mccarthy clear corage partly cloudy 23 Fairbanks cloudy 22 cloudy 26 Hot Springs cloudy "A Panama, cloudy 22 Kaltag cloudy Unaakleet cloudy Ruby cloudy B; Flat partly cloudy, 22
 WEATHER SYNOPSIS
 baometrc prevailed this the Arctic coast soueasward Ketckan northwestern storm prevailed the North Pacific lowest reported being 9o inches about 200 Dutch Habor This storm will probably during the next "A hours Precipitation Aleutians Alaska generally fair weather prevailed
 colder last night of Alaska killing frost occurred
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
Oklahoma Mortgage Debt
 Drops After Five Years

WICHITA, Kas,, Oct. l9.-Okla- homas farm mortgage debt was $50000,000 less last year than in 1880, Hugh Harrell President of the Federal Land Bank of Wichita, Kas., says. The farm mortgage debt of the State for 1930 was given by the U. s. Department of Agriculture at $214,030,000
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
Suz-Zero Weather
 Did Not Hurt Fish

LEONARDsVILLE, Kas., Oct. l9 In the spring of 1885, Dan and Ken meth Bohnenblust took four gold fish from their stock tank and plac- ed them in the pasture pond. The brothers believed the fish had froz- en during sub-zero weather but, re- turned recently to find 600 goldfish swimming in the pond.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
JICCS DINNER FOR
 BALL TEAM TONIGHT

Members of the American Legion baseball team will be guests of the Afford John Bradford Post tonight at a Jiggs dinner to be served in the Dugout at 6:30 A gala program is being arranged and Committee men Tom Hutchings and Bob Gra. ham promise an ample suply of corn beef and cabbage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19

Carl Dverseth, in the fishing in dustry at Cordova, accompanied by his wife, is passenger abcfrd the Yukon enroute south then off on a trip around the world.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
Woman Has to Tell Age
 to Win Office as Mayor

~SAO PAULA, Brazil Oct 19.-To l,ecome first woman mayor in this state, Elisa Olympia Marcandes. 4S, had to admit her age to get the j0b.
 @The municipal council of Caco- paya split A in an election con- tested by her and Col. Jose Pereira. She won after proving under the rules that she was older.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19

have now endorsed the Democratic ticket.
 Banker For RooseDelt
 James P. Warburg, New York banker, who has long been outsppk-, en against the New Deal, has de- cided to support President Roose- welt for reelection, expressing the belief the Republican ticket stands for economic nationalismp
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19

Hull House, 1amous american so- cial settlement in Chicago estab- hshed in 1889 by Jane Addams and Ellen Starr, takes the name from the original building erected by c. J. Hull.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
DR. CARSWELL ARRIVEs

pr. J. A. Carswell, to be epidem- iologist for the Territorial Health Board, arrived on the Northwestern, accompanied by his wife. They are registered at the zynda.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
LEAVE HOSPITAL

Dismissed from St. Ann's Hos pital this morning and afternoon were: Howard Kenyon, a medical patient; K. F. Miller, a surgical patient; John Vorgeson, medical patient.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
MAJOR OPERATION

Mrs. William Georgeson was ad- mitted to St. Ann's Hospital yes- terday and underwent major operation this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
ON HUNTING TRIP

R. B. Cowden, big game hunter, is passenger south to the States on the Yukon after a successful trip to Kenai Peninsula and the Broad Pass sections.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
CARD OF THANKS

I wish to thank the many friends for all their kinds deeds shown through the loss of my beloved wife, and also for the many floral offerings.
 adv. LEO FESL
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
MEHERIN GOES WEST

J. J. Meherin left on the North western and will fly to the Interior from Anchorage and return to Ju- neau also by plane.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
MRS. NLMNIS RETuRNS

Mrs. E. E. Ninnis, wife of the manager of the Juneau Motors com, pany, returned on the Northwestern after visit in the Pacific North west
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
FROM BBRISTOL BAY

Capt. H. Larson, from Shepards Point, Bristol Bay. section, is a passenger aboard the Yukon for the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
IN FROM GUSTAVUS

A. F Parker and Fred O. Watson are in Juneau from Gustavus and registered at the Gastineau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19

minimum wages for women. Tn a first decision the court held the law unconstitutional.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
YOUNG MORGAN BETTER

Thomas Morgan, Jr, was dismiss ed from St. Ann's Hospital Sat- urday evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19

RHODA MAY CLARK-Faot cor
 rectionist. 517 Goldstein Bldg. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19

N L. Tross- arrived home aboard the Northwestern and a business trip south.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
GOING OUTSIDE

M E. Saunders, of Skagway, is a passenger aboard the Yukon for the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
9 Old Men Come Back
 : Tanned, Fit

Continued From Page One)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
U S. DEPARTMENT or AGRICULTURE. WEATHER BUREAU THE WEATHER ~
(By the U. s. Weather Bureau)

vicinity, beginning
 Tuesday morning north tonight becoming h Tuesday increasing
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-19
GARNER RI ]! MAKES
 CAMPAIGN TALK
 LAST SATURDAY

Continued from Page One,
Evening star., 1936-03-31
SYMPHONY FACES
DEATH NEXT YEAR
Contributions of Only $751;.
600 Prompt Warning OF
j DiSContinuanCe.

The National Symphony Orchestra
may be discontinued after the present
season unless many additional con-
tributionS to its sustaining fund cam
paign are Forthcoming.
This was revealed yesterday at a
campaign luncheon at the Carlton
Hotel, when leaders reported only
$4,000 has been raised toward the
necessary 100000 goal. For the first
time since the campaign opened March
5, leaders openly viewed the situation
with misgiving.
1.-The amount now in hand IS not
enough to carry the orchestra through
next season." Mrs. Walter Bruce Howe,
O co-chairman of the Campaign Com
mittee, declared. Rather than curtail
its activities and go backward, it
would be wiser to discontinue it, That
Is exactly what we face now. If all
those who have supported us during
the past five years would come forward
now we would be safe for another
season.
I'VE are in grave danger, and We
may as well face it,
Mrs. Howe asserted many persons
are taking the orchestra too much for
granted. These people, she said
noting the success of the orchestra
the acclaim it has received and the
size Of its local audience, feel the
orchestra no longer needs their help
They are entirely wrong" she said
''for if the orchestra was worth start
ing, and has justified the faith of those
inaugurating the orchestra, it is GER
tainly worth continuing, especially SC
now that it has reached such enviable
artistic Standards