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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
"A Book a Day
Finds Australia Anglers Paradise

The funny thing about fishing is that no matter what line of the sport you dote on, you always enjoy reading about some other devotee's branch. Hence 1t is that Q dry fly purist after trout isn't above reading good work on bass, or bass fish- erman one on deep sea fishing.
 That's why Zane Greys "An American Angler fin Australia" (EIarper & Brothers: 3250), is inter- esting reading for worm dunker and fly caster alike.
 Grey took . trip to Australia armed with deep sea tackle thet is far out of the reach of the aver- age iisherman's pocketbook. There he battled monsters of the deep thet weighed over 1000 pounds and tccls hours of back-breaking fight to land.
 To most of us, sea creatures Of, the deep are an awesome mystC-.y'. But to Grey, . veteran deep-rca angler, they're an open book, ard he opens the book to the novitinte in his latest work. He tells of h'se delight in fighting huge grey nurce sharks and the notorious white death shark; and of his exciting battles with leaping black marlin and swordfish.
 Australia heretofore has been an unknown quantity to the sportsman angler. Reports of huge fish land- ed there by commercial fishermen led Grey to make the trip. He found the tervltory over which he angled one of the best big-game fishing territories in the world.
 Grey took a camera crew along on the trip to record the action of the black and striped Marlin, and the terrifying aspect of the man-killing sharks he landed. Thirty-two plates portraying these fish in action and after being landed are contained in the back of the book. VI The books . story of adventure and spinc-tingling thrills that any fisherman would give his pet rod to experience. .--J. F. D.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, March 25.-The Bow- cry, Bill Yolen relates, was raided the other day by social workers seeking fifteen men to be employed as demonstrators. The request for the derelicts had come from an automobile agency which, to all in- tent and purpose, needed them In 8 hurry.
 So the social workers, those al- truistic souls, went down to the slums and at random chose tiI- teen of the most tattered looking men along the curb. They laun- dereI their human haul thoroughly, attired them in decent looking suits of clothes and took them uptown.
 But when they arrived at the auto agency, they were received with unexpected coolnesS by the fellow who had ordered the Bowery buns in the first place. "What have you got here?" he yelled bitterly. T wanter fifteen buns and they send me fifteen beau brummels."
 A social worker tried to explain. The buns, he said, were bona fide but merely were respectfully clothed, as automobile demonstrators should be.
 Who wants them to have nice appearances?" the boss ranted. T don't want them to demonstrate our automobiles. want them to dem- onstrate to my men what will hap pen them if they don't sell a lot of automobiles.
 Just Like 2 Sophomore
 When Walter Huston, America s first actor. was playing "Othello" in Manhattan mad was called down for his portrayal by the critics, he re- ceived a letter from 8 college boy in Rhole Island. The university youth was not modest one for he wrote the great actor as follows: Dear MT. Huston:
 q. I have noticed in the New York papers that the critics have not accepted your version of "Othellol" (to say the leasD. Now feel confident that know where your faults lie. You would be quite narrow and too self-confident if you did not see the wisdom in what I say. Stop here if you are not interested, but if you are:
 T am willing to come down to New York some weekend and help you on those parts which I am certain will better your presenta- ton"
 The stage and screen star did not accept the collegian's invitation. Unwanted Hon0rs
 Those who believe In prepared ness may take comfcft in the note i that Cooper Union in New York has three placques on the corri- I dor walls, in memory of the mem- bers who perished in service dur ing the Spanish American and World wars. And that alongside botll are three more inepty piacques waiting impatiently to be inscribed with more names in future military Oh. for Rubber Dollars! Over at the American Music hall where people take liquid refresh nents with drama, buxoni IFisil thrush comes out between acts to below loud enough to shake the Fafters and sing the sones of old Erin like train caller. This i'm promptu entertainer does not SO uli- rewarded anl usually is pelted witll dimeI. niekels and quarter. Tht other night. this baFragfe of coini struck the haplcgs balladeer square. iy in the jaw. ~Begorra," she cried out. doesn't inyOnc in the house hiv paper n0ney7"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
Answers To Questions
cop,flsbi, l3aL NEA
By Frederici M. Resby

e. Is 1t proper to hyphenate such words as cooperate, pre-exist, seini-official, etc.? What is the rule governing such words?
 A. The rule promulgated by the U. 8. Government Printing Office, is as follows: "Prefjxes and Suffixes form derivatiyes--not compounds = and therefore do not require hy- phen, except the prefixes cx- (for- ner) quasi and self (reflexive) and the suffix-elect." On the contrary Webster's dictionary does hyphenate derivatives of this nature when the addition of the prefix brings two like yowcls together, as cooperate.
 Q. What Is the value of all the anthracite coal produced in Penn- sylvania2
 A. From the beginning of mining
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
Current Comments

I'm laying out of baseball this year; I'm tired of all the publicity.
 Dizzy Dean. If I am in the window of three. story burning building. I don't want to have to depend on a high school education to rescue me. -F. E. Libby, president, New York civil service forum, stressing ability. courage as fireman's outstanding qualities.
 Any sitdown strike that under takes to take over private property is very serious and fundamental thing. and in my opinion will not be long endured by the courts. Secretary of Commerce D. c. Roper.
 Any girl who can quit worrying adds 50 per cent to her beauty. Earl Carroll, noted snowman.
 
 We can still build ships better and quicker than any other coun- try in the world.
 Sir Samuel Hoare. England.
 
 Wars are now entirely economic in their origin. They arc only, as always. lost both by the victor and tho vanquished. Bernard M. Baruch. American financier.
 Mr. Roosevelt is the only presi- dent in the last 20 years 7. whose formal clothes have not looked moth-eaten.
 --I. T. MliboucF, prominent New York tailor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "The children were all of about the same age";
 omit "Of."

to the end of 1885, anthracite mines In Pennsylvania have yielded coal valued at $ll,63o, 100000.
 e. How many einploye applica- tions for participation in the fed- eral old-age benefit program have been filed with the Social Security Board?
 A. As of February IS, 1887, there were 23,647, ,4el.
 c. Where and on what date was the first land engagement of the Spanish American War?
 A. June 24, 1898 at Las 0uasi- mas, Cuba. The ist and 10th Caval- ry and the Rough Riders partici- pated.
 c. I have an electric shaver which creates interference in my radio. What can I do to eliminate the noise?
 A. The National Radio Institute says that you can suppress the in- terference by connecting a simple line noise filter in series with the electric cord to the shaver. Electric line noise filters may be obtained from radio dealers.
 e. What is a name for male fish in breeding timer
 A. Milter.
 c. When was the first shot fired by American troops in the World War?
 A. October g, 1917, at sos a. Yn., by Battery 0 of the 9th Field Ar- tillary.
 c. Has the Supreme Court of the United States ever had more than nine members?
 A. By an Act of Congress of March 3, 1863, an additional tenth circuit was established, comprising California and Oregon, and the ap- pointment of an additional Associ- ate Justice was authorized, making ten members of the. Supreme Court.
 If you want copy of our book let on "The Best Books, write The Waterbury Democrats Wash ingt0n Bureau, 1912 Thirteenth Street, Northwest, Washington, D. c. Enclose cents ip postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25

Among the latest recommends. tions to be disclosed in the state re- organization commissions program for bringing better order and a higher quality of service into the state governing mechanism at less expense is one for the elimination os the state publicity commission and the discontinuance of its ac- tivities.
 There would not be a great deal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
Selected Poem
CLARA THE CRICKET

Mary c. Hall in the Christian Science Monitor) Under a stone at the edge of the thicket All by herself sat Clara the Cricket. She'd little brown suit and little brown hat on And shiny brown bag though she didn't have
 that on.
 The sun had just set. and she knew very soon The Crickets Spring Chorus would sing to the moon As she waited she chirruped her little brown song It was all on one note, so she couldn't 70 wrong She sang of the earth, of the moss and the stone, A brown sort Of song of the world she had known. Most happy was she, and her only desire Was to triIl a deep note in the Crickets' Spring
 Choir.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
Press Comment
FATHER EARLS (nAakA,a nnohA

Those who know and love Holy Cross college knew and loved the Rev. Michael Earls. 6. J., professor and poet and priest.
 Since he entered the college as a freshman day student from south-, bridge until his death on speaking tour to Purple alumni last Sunday night, he devoted the greater part of his life to the betterment of the ia- stitution on Mount st. James.
 His loved figure was as familiar on Linden Lane as the trees them- selves. To him the famous institu- ton owes benediction, for she had no better friend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25


 l. What was the native country of John Jacob Astor. founder of the Aator fortune in Annerica2
 2. Name the branch of natural history that treats of reptiles.
 2. Which English king was sur- named Occur dc Lion?
 {. Which city of the U. z. 's Inc largest railroad center?
 5. What was the Iiamc pa- per money issued during Inch Revolutionary period?
 6. What does the French name Mign0n mean?
 .. What Is the legal voting age in each state7
 c. Tn law. what is a reepondenl7
 .. What is diyinations
 10. Who wrote ths comedy, 'syhe Rlvase7"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
Partial o. K. Of Wagner Act
 Will Be Blow To New Deal
" DREW PEARSON

WASHINGTON. March 25. - Next Monday March 20 date which uneasy Administration strategsts are eying with apprehension.
 Next decision day of the Supreme Court falls on that date New Dealers have strong hunch that the Court will then hand down it's verdict on the Wagner Labor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25

We suppose the American public will yet become mural-painting-conscious but so far it's easier to appreciate news photographs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25

Venus makes quite show in the west ern sky these evenings, but it's Mars that's running things.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25
T st Y O UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25

snd RoBERT c ALLEN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25

There would not be a great deal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-25

Copyright. 1897, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-25
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not cOmpel'

Astrologers read in the horoscope for today certain evil portents anc advise caution in all important matters. The judgment may be un- trustworthy
 Under this sway it is well to dea. more carefully with employees fol there may be a disposition to take offense. The seers warn that whilt workers are to enjoy many conces- sions they may make excessive de- mands.
 Astrologers persistently report dis torted viaws on public affairs as encouraged by certain planetary influences.
 Forces hostile to the United States government will gain great influence this year. The stars presage thor ough organization among enemies Iof democracy.
 Electric energy will be rapidly extended to American homes and will become as generally used as water. the seers prophecy. Many ad- iustments will be reached between utility companies and government projects.
 Senor Arana, president ot the Spanish republic when the civil war started, is to be exceedingly fortu- nate in the autumn of this year, fer he will gain great advantages.
 Anthony Eden, who is in the public eye in England, comes under sway that is not propitious, for it lis read as presaging for Great Bri- tain many of the military and naval activities that he has long sought to prevent.
 Educators now come under di- rection of the stars which foreshow- ows prominence in public affairs and growth of political power. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of test which demands the utmost caution Many changes are probable, for the destinies of many are to be re- directed.
 i Children born on this day prob ably will be fond of adventure lucky and original Subjects of this sign may gain fame in unusua ways
 Roy Chapman Andrews, natural ist and explorer, was born on this day 1884 Others who have cele- brated it as a birthday include George Shiras, jurist, 1882
 Copyright, 193O
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-25

needed We trust that some way can be de- viSed.
 Incidentally we believe that we have in this instance something rather typical of what is wrong with our government. nation, State and local Generally speaking pay for the highest grade talent in public life is much less than in private life The number of sal aries from Sl5,000 up in private industry is great. in public life almost countable on the fingers.
 So we see, for example, such an incongru- ous and uneconomic spectacle as S2500-a- year broken down political hack lawyer rep resenting the people before State corporation commission in rate matter involving mil lions yearly of the consumers money-that kind of public help lined up against the $l00'- 000-a-year attorney for the private utility And no wonder the public loses.
 Therefore we think it is not matter of increasing the total of governmental expense to get and hold real talent, but rather to in crease in the right places and thereby save in the total
 All of which we hope may be dealt with as part of comprehensive overhauling' of gov- ernmental machinery
 In the meantime let's keep McGrady.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-25
SIMMONS HOPS
 l NORTH, SOUTH
 THIS MORNING
'AAT Pilot Goes to Haines and Prince Rupert Today
 -Ketchikan Tomorrow

Starting with dawn to make ur for time lost when he was held on Ithe ground yesterday by weather Pilot Sheldon Simmons took off from Gastineau Channel this morn ling at 7:30 o'clock in the Alaska Air Transport Nugget. on a circle flight on which he delivered Bill Flory to Hawk Inlet, took C. E Ferron and Art Bevan to HaineS then returned to Juneau empty at 9:30.
 Out again at 10:15 o'clock, Sim mons flew w. c. Arnold and A. E. Schoettler to Ketchikan and Capt. R. w. Esperson, R. A. and w. A. Kelsey to Prince Rupert Simmons is now on his way back 10 Juneau from Prince Rupert and is expected here shortly after 4 o'clock this afternoon.
 Simmons plans to make a flight to Petersburg and return at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning, and will then again head south for Ketchi- kan tomorrow noon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-25
McGRADY HAS HIS FRIENDS

Whatever else may happen in the present strike situations it becomes evident that Edward F. Mo Grady Assistant Secretary of Labor has made repu. tation which has won him many strong admirers who are going to protest his leaving the Labor Department Report is that McGrady, who has been such an out standing. figure in the maritime strike, is considering leaving the department for a lucrative position his friends pointing out that he has passed the meri- dian in age and must think of the shadows.
 McGrady is an old time labor leader and organi- ger and probably is as conversant with the practical side of labor movements any in the depart ment With his reputation of years standing it is not at all improbable that he has been offered in private enterprise much larger salary than the government can afford But he had made some strong supporters who going cry at losing his public services The New York World Telegram already has started cam paign to keep McGrady, and commenting the as sstant Secretarys reported leaving says:
 We hope that some may be worked
 out to prevent his departure, for his peculiar
 abilities desperately needed right now AL
 most any price that might be paid would be
 cheap indeed in return for what he can do
 toward bringing just peace out of the costly
 conflicts that occurring
 Not only has he demonstrated what
 amounts to genius in handling disputes between
 labor and capital but he has the confidence of
 both factions in the serious inter labor strife
 between the A. F. of l.. and the c. l. O. His gift
 for his job arises from a rare combination of
 buoyant good nature and firmness, good
 health, tremendous energy, infinite patience.
 skill and knowledge resultant from many years
 of experience and character which inspires
 the high quality of trust that must be felt by
 both sides if conciliatory results to be at
 tained. If eyer a fitted task he fits his
 at this extremely critical time. And yet it
 seems that government which spends bll-
 lions and more billions this and that can't
 spend enough to keep man obviously
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-25
WAR AND PROFIT

An interesting commentary and its causes is revealed in the most recently reported plot in Russia that country being particularly noted for its plots and counter plots since the revolution. News dispatches state that r of the alleged potters have admitted to conspirng to furnish the Japanese with oil from Sakhain Island in the event of between Japan and the United States
 The prediction of between this country and Japan has been old favorte theme for years and both countries have denied any such intention which is probably the exact situation. There is no particular urge the part of either nation for war
 But it significant that wars do not always start because of an honest difference Too often unseen forces conspire to promote that they may profit thereby It may be that the reported ploters in Russia merely gamblers figuring how they could make some money if actual clash came to pass But urged by the lure of gain they also may have conspired to promote such break At any rate it is safe say they would do nothing to deter open warfare.
 Such is the intrigue of hostites. There is much to be said about taking the profit out of war and there is strong argument the side of those men who are working in Congress to set up egs- lation which would prohibit gain resulting from the supplying of materials of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-25
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

O. Is inquisitiveness fatal to real charm?
 A. Yes. A person may possesses many charms, but an inquisitive manner will overshadow all of them
 Q. Is it correct to use envelopes with the gay-colored Things for sso- cial correspondence?
 A. These envelopes should be used only by the young girl.
 @. Should woman remove her wraps in a theatre?
 A. Women usually prefer to re- tain their wraps unless the auditor ium is too warm If she is accom- panied by a man, and wishes to re- move her coat, he can arrange the upper part of it over the back of the seat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-25
ANSWERS
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. G0rdOL.

Words Often Misused: Dc rot say, Neither MT Brown or his wife were there" Say, Neither MT. Brown nor his wife was there"
 Often Mlspronounced: Prodigy. Pronounce prod-i-ji, o as in of, both is as in it, and never proj-i-di.
 Often Misspelled: Diminish; di, not de.
 Synonyms: ExpeEse, expenditure, cost, charge, outlay.
 Word Study: Use word three times and it is yours Let us in crease our vocabulary by mastering one new word each day. Today's word Impervious; impenetrable. "A substance impervious to water or air"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-25
20 YEARS AGO
JANUARY 25, 1917.
From The Empire

IlG IlBdNlCob 1lSllbAAlS III otAy OA the areas of the European war was lin progress on the Russian front in the Riga sector where the Ger lmans had driven the Russians back mile in the region of the great Tirul marsh. Tn spite of heavy ar ltillery fire the Germans failed to make any headway against the Rus sian defense.
 The steamship Al-Ki, southbound on her first trip of 1917, announced new first class passenger fares had been slashed to S2250 between Ju- neau and Seattle. Fares on other Hines was S28, but the Border Line Transportation Company announc- led that it could make money from the travelling public at the lower fi- lgure and did not intend to charge more than the traffic would bear. William Stubbins and Paul Bloed- horn, Douglas merchants, and Ru- idolph Blahaut, manager of the Bar I tello Hotel in Douglas, left for Warm Springs Bay to revel in the delights incident to bathing in Ma tur'e hot water. Each of the three was equipped with a fork to deter mine when he was well done" Mrs William Franks, who had been undergoing treatment at the Douglas hospital, was well enough to be removed to her home at the Pines.
 i Anxiety was felt for a party of four men who left on a prospecting trip aboard the Murelette. They were J. K. Neville, Jesse Neville, A Rundell and another man. They were a week overdue from Gamble, Bay.
 ! Guests at the former Cain Hotel picked a new name for the hotel the management of which had beer taken over by s. zynda, owner ot the building Hotel zynda was tho name selected. Each guest at the hotel with a chance at a prize suggested a first, second and thirc choice; drawing was made iron hat by Miss Gertrude Hurlbut and Hotel Zynda" won As it hac been suggested by seven people, fur. ther drawing gave the prize fol naming the hotel to Miss Heller Stevenson. Though reluctant tC have his name used for the hotel MT. Zynda was overruled by chance
 and his guests, and the new namt
 was allowed to stand.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-25

Another major disaster has struck the nation in the way of floods. All humane people can do is rally immediately full forces to the assistance of the unfortunate A contribution to the Red Cross IS about all any of do who are far from the scene.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-25
LOOK ald LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What percentage of rubber consumption is used by the automo- bile?
 2. What do right wing and Jeff wing signify, in politics? 3. Who is the villain in Shakes peare's play "Othello"? 4 What Unted States City is the seat of the siyk trade? 5. What race of women use theiI hoods for cradles?
 ANSWERS 1 About 83 per cent. 9 Right signifies the conserva- time party, left the radicals. B. Iago 4. Paterson, N. J.
 5. EskimoS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-25
SALMON RUN
 THREATENED
Striped Bass from California Waters Invading Coos
 Bay Section

PORTLAND, Oregon. Jan. 25.- The salmon run of the Coos Bay region is threatened with exterm- inatlcn because of the invasion of the striped bass from California wa ters, V, E. Brook, aquatic biologist, warned
 Records show steadily decrease ln catch of salmon but sharp in- crease in the catch of bass.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-25

magazine success-sory describes a girl who went to school and writes Hollywood scenarios. But why expose the tricks of the trade?-Richmond Times-D Dispatch
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-25

The Legislature has 45 days left to handle grea deal of important Territorial business
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-25

Pennsyvana's Governor is named Earle and the coal industry is convinced that he is no countDalas Morning News
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-25

Thirty thousand cattle passed in review before Mussolni in day at Bologna" This puts it up to Hitler to give a frankfurter parade-Toledo Blade
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-25

Shrubs are plants when renew themselves by new growth from the base of the plant.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-25

Spring can't be far away when they see the sur at Point Barrow.