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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Conn. Delegates Signed Immortal Document In l707
TOnOrrOw's Anniversary Revives Stirring EpOches
 of American History
tBy JOHN BARRl

One hundred and forty-nine years ago tomorrow (September l7, l787) Roger Sherman and William Samuel Johnson, repre- senting the state of Connecticut, signed their names with their fellow-delegates from eleven other States-to the Document that England's statesman, Wm. E. Gladstone, declared to be "the greatest piece of work of its kind ever struck off at any one time by the hand and brain of man." --The CONSTITUTION of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA.
 It is an interesting coincidence that September 17th Is the an- niversary of the signing of two of Americas three mighttest docu- ments: THE CONSTITUTION of THE UNITED STATES, on Sept. l7th, 17s7: and WASHINGTON'S FAREWELL ADDRESS, on Sep- tember IT. 1796.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Thrill Remains

Thrill Remains
 On the 18th of September the great Document first appeared in print, in Dunlap & Claypoole's newspaper, "The PENNSYLVANIA PACKET and DAILY ADVER- TISER," (filling the entire four pages of the paper) and was dis- tributed for Congress and The PEOPLE to study and ratify If they approved.
 The photographic reproduction printed on this page of a portion of that famous old newspaper enables us to see the stirring PREAMBLE to the CONSTITU- TON exactly as the founders of our Republic saw 1t i49 years ago. If 1t gives us a thrill today in 1886, we can imagine what 1t meant to them in l787.
 It is of interest, too, to remern- Der that the hands that set that type also set the type for the first printing of the DECLARA- TON of INDEPENDENCE; and that the samc hands bore arms valiantly In the battles of Trenton and Monmouth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
FLAG DISPLAY TO BE EVIDENT HERE

Constitution Day will be observed in Waterbury tomorrow by the dis- play of flags. The day will mark the i4eth anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United states and will be celebrated throughout the entire country. The national colors will fly from public and private buildings and will also be displayed along the curbS in the downtown section of Waterbury.
 Tn the local schools suitable patriotic exercises will be conducted SO that the pupils may refresh their their memories on the occurrences surrounding the setting up and signing Of the historic document.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

land: and when, in the autumn of l7s7, twelve out of the thirteen States sent their delegates to the CONSTITUTIONAL CONVEN- TON at Philadelphia, to frame new GOVERNMENT for their new NATION-the whole AMER ICAN PEOPLE were pretty well informed and had been doing some very sober and sound think ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Legion Auxiliary

OfIlceFs will be elected tonight at . meeting of Corp. Coyle post auxiliary In the American Legion home on Holmes avenue. Plans will Do discussed for . joint in- stailatlon with ofiicers of the Le- zion post elected last night. The installation will be conducted sep- tember %.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Naomi Chapter

Worthy Matron Edna B. Breit- llaupt presided at last night meet irg of Naomi chapter. Order of the Eastern Star, at which time three new members, Mrs. Winifred Petittean, Mrs. Mary Morrison and Mrs. Margaret Mills, received int tiatcry degrees.
 A dessert bridge will be held at the home of Mrs. Louis Schmidt of Irvingtcn avenue on 1epteni- Der %. The chapter will hold Q rummage sale on October l2.
 On September 26 members of the chapter will leave Waterbury at J:16 o'clock in the afternoon to attend the grand masters day ex- ercises at the Masonic home iEl Wallingfcrd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Market Opens Speedy Then Quieted DouDn
Prices FIuctuated- -SteeIs Based Off-Aviations in
 Demand -COppers Were Steady, Oils Firm

opening with prices fiuctuating nar- rowly. steels eased fractionailys Aviations were in demand. Coppers were steady, oils firm, and utilities lower. Rails were irregular.
 wright Aero rose 7-8 to 3 new high at 13l IA. Douglas reached 75 Ia after opening at "A S-4 up S-4. Curtiss- wright issues were active st fractional gains. United Aircraft firmed after opening at 26 up l-2.
 U. s. Steel opene dat 716-8 on 3-8; Consolidated Edison 42 l-2 oft IA: Loew's 59 3-4 up 3-8; Standard oil of New Jersey 6i IA up 1-2; Continental 30 5-8 lip 1-4; Interna- tional Nickel 5S U p1-8,. and a new high: American Telephone l76 3-4 up l1-8, and Western Union s0S off 1 1-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
No Illusions

For four years after winning their Independence those deter mined American Pioneers-on the farms and in the scattering vil- lages and towns from New Hamp- shire to deorgia--Studied and de. bated the history and science of g0vernment. They knew the fate Of - democracies that had star1ss 'ith high hopes and four ished Y q time-only to be destroyed. And they knew that the causes of those failures were oftener from within than with out. They knew that the first essential for successful Govern ment by the People was the char acter and type of the People themselves - steady, intelligent, honest, fearless and everiastingly alert and vigilant. They were confident by the long and hard tests that they had already been subjected to--that America pos- ssssed a type of men fit and capable of self government.
 nut they had no illusions about human nature. They knew that love of power and the tendency to abuse it. was c human trait--- and that the only safe way to eltrust power in . democracy Waa with q double chain-curb- hit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Junior c. of c.

Thursday evening at the Genlot alleys on East Main street bowl. ing league of Junior o. and o. members will get under way. The members of the league committee are Charles Drago, Anthony LoTn- bardo. It was also announced at the meeting last night that an out ing for the members of the base- ball team would take place in November.
 Following last nights business session the members attended @ social given by the members of the auxiliary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
FRATERNAL NEWS---

will be attended by several men- bers of Pride of Hawthorn Lodge auxiliary, Daughters of St. George, 1t was announced at last nights meeting of the group.
 A bus to carry those making the trip next Monday will leave from St. Johns church at 1 p. m. Mem bers of the drill team were re- uuested to attend the next local meeting on September 28 for re- rehearsal. There will be Q card party held on September 22 at the home of Mrs. William Gardener on West Main street. A halloween dance was also discussed at the meeting last evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
WHO WON?

Arthur Kunkcl, A. of 25 Fair- view street, was treated last night at Waterbury hospital for injuries sustained in . playful wrestling match with . friend, according to hospital authorities. Kumkel re ceiyed cut over the left eye and . isecFntion sf the forehead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Sons of Italy

Louis Lerz and Michael Man fredi will represent Loggia Italia Progressive, Sons of Italia, at the state convention, 1t was announced ct last nights meeting held in Liberty hall. Instructions were given to the two delegates. Planes were also discussed in connection with the annual Columbus Day dinner dance to be held at Waver- ly Inn on October 12. Joseph Moschella is chairman of the arr arrangements committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
THE FUTURE GLORY OF AMERICA

Shortly the battle Monmouth In TS copies of poem prophecy distributed to troops by Washington a Valley Forge John Ba local student history writer for The Democrat writes youths the soldiers who had survived terrible retained ndOmItabe fighting SpG The author of the great poen nspaonal known only
 dophu perhaps little suspected that his contribution would become masterpiece His modest letter to Captain John Dunlap Pennsylvania peiaces his thrilling vualxa ton of future America. It fOlOws
 MT. Dunap:-
 America continue the Land of Liberty will probably be the happIest country The contemplation of this every mind In the of Freedom have thrown together this subject and they worth publication you may insert them in your next packet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

same famous old Philadelhia nowsaper office where the earliest of the immortal trio-THE DEC- LARATrON of INDEPENDENCE ---ygas first set in type in the form of Q 'broadside' on the after noon of JULY 4th, l776, by Capt. John Dunlap and Lieut.. David c. Claypoole (Soldiers of the Revolution and official printers to Cougress) under the supervision of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Phillip Livingstone, and Roger Sherman oe Connecticut.
 After winning the War for 1n- dependence and signing c Treaty of Peace with Great Britain in i78S, the victorious American pa- triotS had Q different kind of q job to attend to that required utmost wisdom and skill: to frame . permanent Government for the now Republica to take the place of the temporary Articles of Con- federation that had been adopted following the Declaration of 1n- dependence.
 That Government must indis- soiubly bind the Thirteen Inde- pendent States into one Nation for their common defense and welfare, and safeguard their dear ly bought Liberties to be passed down invi late to their children and the coming generations.
 Future Glory
 They believed that they were founding c Republic that would extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific, destined to play Q mighty part m the affairs of Mankind. And if you doubt whether they looked 50 far ahead--read care- fully the peom entitled, "The Future GLORY of AMERICA" reprinted on this page from Capt. John Dunlap's newspaper, THE JACKET" that circulated throughout the country and among Washington's Soldiers at Valley Forge (among whom were many Waterbury boys) during the dark est days of the Revolution. They believed, too that Q Mightier Hand than mans was guiding them In what they were building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
W. F. w. Unit

A sandwich demonstration will ke presented by Miss Gertrude Green following the next meet- hg 0f the Lieutenant Shea nux. iiiary.s Veterans Of Foreign Wars. All members are requested to ate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
BY ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial EditOrl

New York, Sept. 16.--- (Up) .--- Stocks and bonds opened irregular and moderatel yactive, while cotton futures were Eteady-2 point slower to I higher-and tn edollar firmed against foreign currencies.
 Trading llghtened agai nafter the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
caalYentlen

At Mount Vernon-on-the-P Poto- HIac. the patriot Virginia farmer Wh0 had faithfully served his country without pay ill the Revcl- HiIon and had treated with scorn x pfoposai Co make him king &a1 sip At o'clock every fiOrns A6. in his library or pacing back and forth on his 100 foot veranda overlooking the Potomac. Or ride 24 hofechaek over his plantatlons 4# thinking nnd planning yes,
 AA praying g0f the immediate AH M0fa Welfnre of America.
 and e lk wap Throughout tho
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Nosahogan Lodge

Tn preparation of an exemplifi- cation which will take place next month the members of the drill team of Nosahogan Lodge, of odd Fellows, rehearsed last night at the lodges headquarters. :.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
W. C. N. U.

The first meeting of the present season of the local W.T.C.U. was held at the home of Mrs. Everett Stanley of Wyman street, yester- day. Plans were made to hold sewing meetings and Mrs. George
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Euclid Lodge

The initial business session of, Euclid lodge of Masons was held last evening in Masonic temple. Worshipful master Carl Dinwood- ie presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Investment Trust Quotations
 G. T.. CULHANE CO, INC. 6S Center Street

Bid Asked Amerex Holding Corp. 24h 259s Associated Standard Oil
 Stocks ..............,.. oH British Type Investors
 Glass A ............. 20 70 Century Shares .....,. 26.45 28.44 Diversified Trustee
 Shares B ............. 1O% Dtversifed Trustee
 Shares o ............. 4.60 0.1O Diversified Trustee
 Shares D ............ T.S5 6'l0 Dividend Shares .... l.8O 1.96 Equity Corp. (DeL) pfd. 40 43 Fixed Trust Shares A.. 12.63 Fixed Trust Shares B :. 10.58 Incorporated Investors. 25.86 27.81 Mass. Investors Trust. 27.94 2o.64 Nationwide Sec. B .... 4.6O 4.7O North American Trust
 Shares 1855 ........ S.58 Spencer Trask Fund .. 21.l1 2l.98 Trusteed N. Y. Bank
 Shares .............. 4.Iz 1.So U. s. Flee. It. & Pow.
 Shares A .....,....,. 20 2O1S U. s. Elec. It. & Pow.
 Shares B ............ S.08 S.lS Home owners Loan
 Corp. 2%'s, of l949 ..101.S0 l02. Home Owners Loan
 Corp. 3's of 1852 ....l0S.l9 l0s.2S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
First Issue

It is 6 further coincidence that both documents were first pub- lished on Setember 18th; and 1t is an interesting fact, too, that they were both first printed in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Hawthorn Lodge

The Connecticut School 0f m. strLction, which will be held at RcSe Of New Haven Lodge,
Evening star., 1936-05-14
Uncle Sam

(continued From First Page.)
Evening star., 1936-05-14

workmen the meaning Of the mark
(for the letters U. S., for United
States were then almost entirely new
to them) said he did not know. unless
it meant Ebert Anderson and Uncle
Sam'-alluding conclusively, then. to
the said Uncle Sam himself being
present, was occasionally rallied by
them on the increasing content Of his
possessions.
Many of these workmen being Of
character denominated food for
powder, were found shortly after fol-
lowing the recruiting drum and push
ing toward the frontier lines, for the
double purpose of meeting the enemy
and Of eating the provisions they had
lately labored to put in good order.
Their old jokes, of course, accom-
panied them, and before the first cam
paign ended this Identical one first ap-
peared in print-it gained favor rapid
ly. till it penetrated and was recog-
nized in every part of our country. and
will. no doubt, continue so while the
United States remain q Nation. 1t
originated precisely as above stated,
and the writer of this article distinctly
recollects remarking, at the time when
it first appeared in print, to q person
who was equally aware of its origin,
how odd it would be should this silly
joke, originating in the midst Of beef,
pork, pickle, mud. salt and hoop poles,
eventually become . national cog
nomen."
Evening star., 1936-05-14
MAN AND WIFE DIE
SIX WEEKS APART
Mrs. Margaret Brown,
Whose Husband Was Fa-
tally Hurt, SucCumbs.

Mrs. Margaret McGinness Brown,
rs. OF 45l5 Illinois avenue, died in
Providence Hospital yesterday-just
six weeks after her husband, Walter
p. Brown. 66, succumbed in the same
institution to injuries received IN q
street car accident.
Mrs. Brown had been i'll many
months. When she first was taken to
the hospital last November. her hus-
band followed a regular schedule OF
calling at about the same hour each
day to see her.
Early last March. he was critically
injured near the hospital when run
down by street car. He was taken
to Providence, still unconscious.
Attendants there feared to tell Mrs.
own serious condition. When he failed
to show up at the usual time, however,
she became inquisitive and after few
days was told that Mr. Brown was a
fellow patient. He lived about three
weeks, expiring April /. Mrs. Browns
inquiries finally brought her the news
of his death.
Shs was native of Washington and
made her home here throughout her
life. brother, j. P. McGinness of
ITS California street, survives, as does
also a sister. Miss Mary Loretta Nc
Ginness, Emmitsburg, Md.
Funeral services will be held tomor-
row at St Gabriel's Church. Inter-
ment will be in Mount Olivet Gene
tery.
Evening star., 1936-05-14
THE EVENING STAR WASHINGTON D. c. THURSDAY MAY A. 1885,

calling for naval and Marine protec.
ton. the Washington Representative
concluded his brief but eventful stay
here late yesterday. leaving with Mrs.
Zioncheck for st. Thomas.
Forsaking the automobile in which
he had become involved in collisions
with q truck and . gate, the Repre-
sentative and his young wife departed
in Marine plane.
Gov. Blanton Winship issued proc.
lamation assuring order and safety for
all schools and urging parents to ac-
company their children to classes Ito
be satisfied and convinced that the
assurances offered them are real"
Guard Is Ordered Out.
The National Guard was ordered.
with police, to watch all schools after
Nationalist students called strikes and
tossed stones Tuesday night and yes
terday in support Of their campaign
for independence from the United
States.
Capt. Raymon Martinez, chief Of the
San Juan police, resigned amid COM
plants by many citizens of an absence
of vigorous police measures against the
school disorders.
He was replaced by Police Capt
Rafael B. Diaz. who came from Rio
Piedras to assume the San Juan police
command.
Frederick Krug, chairman of the
board of trustees of st. Johns Private
Episcopal School, told Gov. Winship
the institution was threatened and
compelled to close.
Mrs. j. B. Frisbie, wife Of the A. A.
A. sugar representative here. reported
to the Governor with her husband that
her car was held up during q school
Evening star., 1936-05-14

strike, all tires were debated and she
was insulted while policeman nearby
shrugged his shoulders.
Zioncheck Wires President.
Gov. Winship's proclamation. refer
ring to smashing Of windows and furni-
ture in some schools, attributed the
greatest disorders to irresponsible per-
sons, most Of them grown men, as well
as some undisciplined students.
Col. Raoul Esteves. in command Of
the National Guard, met his staff
officers In q conference while Gov.
Winship consulted last night with
members of the cabinet.
Before his departure Representative
Zioncheck dispatched q message to
President Roosevelt, giving his views
on the Puerto Rican situation and
making an undisclosed request to the
White House.
In reply he received from Presi-
Dental Secretary Marvin H. MacIntyre
this message:
Impossible even to consider your
request. Gov. Winship at San Juan
Is the sole and competent authority
to carry out this Governments policy
in Puerto Rico"
Representative zioncheck, who said
he was being threatened and went
to the naval radio station to ask that
q plane take him to st. Thomas after
a Marine detachment visited his hotel
but declined to maintain a guard
there, gave q personal review Of in
sular affairs while awaiting the Marine
plane.
1.-THE United States ought to get in
Evening star., 1936-05-14
5PR0BAK Jr. BLADES FREE!

FREE with 35c Tube Lavender"
Shaving Cream or 35e Stag"
Brushless Shaving Cream-Both
Tube Of CreamIand S Blades for 35e!
Evening star., 1936-05-14
Two Mean Thugs
Hold Up Policemen
And Take Weapon
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, May 1.-Two
bandits held up two policemen In
suburban Pikesville yesterday.
took one policeman's pistol, and
escaped.
Patrolmen Otis Shipley and
Edward Miller chased two men
suspected OF an attempt to hold
up q motorist. The fugitives
turned into Q dead-end street
and stopped.
The policemen jumped from
their car and approached the
other machine. The suspected
bandits produced pistols and took
Shipley's weapon. Miller, who
had been serving as turnkey at
the jail, did not have a gun. The
fugitives then turned their car
around and escaped in 1t.
Evening star., 1936-05-14
"GREAT SAMPSON" DEAD

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May IA up.
Carl Peterson, IS, once billed as
"the Great Sampson. the incompara-
ble," when he appeared as q strong
man in circuses, is dead here, follow
ing a protracted illness.
A native of Michigan, Peterson had
lived here for years.
Evening star., 1936-05-14
z|ONCHECK FLIES
TO VIRGIN ISLANDS
Leaves With Bride in Marine
Plane as Puerto Rican
Troops Protect Schools.

BACKGROUND
Washington States playboy leg
islator, Marion Zioncheck, arrested
by District police for speeding and
later in Alexandria, Va, o., simi-
lar charge as he started honey
moon trip iDifh Telephone BRIDE"
continues to figure In the headlines.
An automobile also figured in his
latest. escapade in Puerto Rico, re-
sulting in his being challenged to
a duel and his subsequent appeal
to naval authorities for protection
and a plane to carry him to st.
Thomas, Virgin Islands.
Evening star., 1936-05-14

or get out Of here" he said. Children
Z and years old are running through
the streets yelling Viva republica!'
and Down with the United States!
ut is all poppycock. This thing is
Evening star., 1936-05-14
Sy the Associated Press.

ay the Associated Press.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. May IA
Representative Marion zioncheck and
his bride few of to the Virgin Islands
today, while Puerto Rican National
Guardsmen rallied against student dis
orders such as troubled the honey
moon Representatives. visit.
After watching students striking and
demonstrating for independence, and
Evening star., 1936-05-14

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The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-28
TODAY

Unsettled weather with higher temperatures are ob served this morning in wes- tern Alaska. Snow was re- corded over Seward Penin- sula while Bethel reported rain. Generally fair wea- ther prevailed over central and southeastern Alaska. High barometric pressure is charted over central AL aska and the western Can adian provinces with t hss hs highest readings observed at Dawson, Y. T. A low pressure area is centered in northwestern Washington and is attended by cloudy and unsettled weather a. long the coast with rain falling at Portland.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-28
A DEMOCRATIC KING

The new King of England, still the Prince of Wales to most of us. is quite a Demo cratic fellow and early re- ports on the beginning of his regime as ruler indicate he is going to continue the policy he adopted before as cending to the throne.
 Fraser Hunt, widely kno- wn writer and neighboring rancher of the former Prin- ce in Canada, has predicted Edward VIII will be the last King of England be- cause of his democratic ten dencies and trend away from royalty coupled with the universal decline of monarchies. That may or may not come to pass, but it is evident the new King is going to go right ahead being a good fellow.
 His first act as ruler, which indicated his independence was to step in an airplane and hop from Sandringham to London to attend to off, ficial matters, the first Eng fish monarch ever to do such a thing. Foggy Wea- ther made the return trip by air impossible, so the young King went home by ordinary train, mingling with the passengers anc making himself an all-aro- und agreeable companion Such acts in England are considered more or less bad taste, bad form and bad judgment, but the spry young ruler can't be bother