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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
A Book a Day
Stimulant Is Found In New Photo Book
 Ky BRUCE CATION

It seems to be getting so that whenever c publisher can think of nothing else to do he plops out with c book of pictures. Some of these books are very good and some of them are very bad indeed, but the net effect of the spate of them has been to persuade this reviewer that he never wants to see another one
 Anyway, that was what he thought-until he saw victorian Panorama, by Peter Quennell (scribners: $S). Here is picture book which has all the charm and interest of one of those old, uphol- stered family albums which show grandfather with his benign nut ton -chop whislEers. Great-aunt Sally with her wasp waist and hustle, and little Ethelred looking devilish uncomfortable in @ tight jacket and stove-pipe pantaloons.
 MT. Quennell has assembled here some dozens of English pie lures, dating back to the very be- ginning of photography and coin- ing down to the dawn of the twentieth century. He has provided e text which unobtrusiveiy tells what the pictures are all about. dis cusses the art and thet rials of early photographers, and explains parts of Victorian life which are only hinted at by the photos.
 The result is a prodigiously erl- tertaining book. The Victorian age is revealed here. in all its self 1 conscious rectitude. it's stuffiness, its solemnity and it's queer contra dictions. Noblemen and slum- dwelIers, sailors and actors. states men and soldiers are exhibited. so are representative fashions which look quite as incredible as today's will look 50 years hence.
 All in all. it is an extremely de verting book.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

tlons in the city remain the same.
 Only where out-and- out abuse of the tenant can be proved, do we think that recourse Go the law can be taken. 1T con dltlons are bad for the tenant, it Is log ically conceivable that they are working on Q parallel plane for the landlord. We think the proposed rent.investigatlon commission faces an unenViable prospect. We hope 1t can do some good, but we wonder If, perhaps, the solution to the trouble may not lie in an entirely differ ent direction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

Although legislators say there Is no connection with the federal government check-up a reorganization of the Con. neeticut National Guard Is to be launched with the intention of having something done by the 1889 Legislature, 1t was re- Vealed this week at meeting of the Con- nectieut Legislative Council, The eoun- ell Is now formulating legislative pro: gram for presentation to the next General Assembly and the question of reorganiz- ing tho National Guard Of the state was one of the first brought up at It's session this week. The current Investigation of the Federal Government has to do with 0 probe of finances which already has resulted In legal action, disniSsals, etc. The revelations of how National Guard funds were used have caused considerable
 excitement In this state, much shaking of heads stout denlalS, etc. The legislative action may not be result of them, but certainly Is well timed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

The Massachusetts to Ohio covered. wagon" trek which started last week amid much hullabaloo as part of the Northwestern Passage celebration Is now termed a racket" by Bay State edu- cator. He claims that It's Q cheap e%- ploltation started out In Ohio and may end disastrously for the innocent par ticlpants In the historic pageant. He states publicly that the covered wagon will never get to Marietta, as did our ancestors 260 years ago when they blazed Q trail Into what was then known as the Northwest Territory, "A senseless brain storm and racket" was hlS characteriZa- ton,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

drinking water when It's stem b cut9
 A. The iiana or vegetable spring"
 c. Is Delta Theta Phi c low fro. ternity9
 A. Yes; 1t was formed in ChI- cago, September 20 and ~, 1913, by on amalgaination of three law fra. ternities, Delta Phi Delta, Alpha Kappa Phi and Theta Lamba Phi.
 a, Are there any factors that offset the trend toward business de- precision ct the present timer
 A. The latest monthly review Of business activity by tho National fn- dustriai Conference board points to favorable developments during Sep- tember and the first half Of October such as increases in estimates Of crop yields and farm incomes, and tho maintenance of demand for cer. tain types of retail merchandise ct c relatively high level.
 c. Tho concrete floor of my placements dusts badly. How can l remedy the condition?
 A. There are hardeners on the market for tho purpose and 1t Is ad- yisable to use one of them and fol- low the manufacturers instructions explicitly. If 1t is not convenient to obtain Q commercial preparation, the following treatment will render the floor dustless for some time: First scrub the floor with clean water, and allow 1t to dry thorough. ly. Then apply Q solution consist ing of part water glass (sodiun silicate) to 3 parts lukewarm water. Use Q wide brush or c cloth swab to apply the solution. A second and even Q third coat is desirable, per. hitting each to become thoroughly dry before applying the next.
 If you want Q copy Of our book let MIXED BEVERAGES AND WINES" write the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

Just In easel Should Congress decide to take 0 brief recess for Christmas this year, 1t will have travelling money. The second bill passed at this special session was one approprlating $22 900 for travel Ing expenses to and from Washington That allows 20 cents per mile per member, In the House Republicans managed to get In some nasty cracks about 1t, put the Senate remained apathetic. Incidentally the only other bill passed to date was one appropriating $l2,ooo to pay con- gressional pages,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

1. What Is chronology?
 2. To what general family does the llama of South America belong2 3. What is the name of a small hand -thrown explosive shell?
 4. What state does Senator 0ufIey (D) represent?
 s. Name the chairman of the U. S. House of Representatives Com mittee on Labor.
 6. What is ambidexterity?
 2. How many nations have been represented at the Brussels confer ence seeking some action in the Sino-J Japanese undeclared war?
 6. Name the author of the com- edy, "All's We'll That Ends Welr'.
 Q. Between what two nations was the Hundred Years War fought?
 10. Where is the University Of West Virginia?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
Selected Poem
LONG NIGHT MOON Undlan Name for December)

(Ella Waterbury Gardner in the Christian
 Science Monitor) When get In my bed at right The moon Is very large and bright; All over my small world below see things touched with silver glow. If by chance wake up at i've I see things that look much alive; Far over on the western rim The moon shines on though 1t is dim. At six the shadows still appear, Long, inky black and somewhat queer. The redmen said twas Long Night Moon Moon set too late and rose too soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
Daily Almanac
n sets $50 D. m.

Moon sets $50 p. m.
 Sun rises 7:O3 a. m: sets 4:24 D. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Frost has not yet penetrated deeply into the soil. It's only about skin-deep and the frequent changes in the weather of recent weeks have produced much surface water and heaving and cracking of the earths surface.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
Current Comment

So many of Us have been dull anO dry, unable to arouse the interest of our students.-Dr W. 4. Nelson, Smith college president, discussing modern teachers.
 Americans have lost the art ol getting properly drunk. Propei drinking ls to "use" 1t. Italy uses Americans sozzle and slzgle in drink John Henry Titus, ei, who wrote "The Face on the Bar Room Floor"
 Four years ago I had c check right In my hand for 36,000 tc make . movie. But they wanted me to kiss young girls and oil that fool- ishness. 50 I tore Up the check Jose 1turbi, orchestra leader. I've always swum better on c little liquor. It might hurt some people, but never me. It Felaxes me. I've trained for most of my big races in night clubg.-Eleanor Holm, swimming star.
 
 Humanity everywhere Is hungry both for . new freedom and . new discipline.-Agriculture Secretary Wallace.
 The best and only profitable financial transaction I ever com" pleted was to marry my husband.--- Mrs. E. stotesbury, wife of the hnancier.
 I have no purpose but to enter tain myself. I have no desire to convert anyone.-H. L. Mcncken, writer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

The state is becoming Q sharp shopper under Governor Cross
 scheme of centralized buying for in. stitutional needs, It counts pennies almost as closely as the lady who
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
A Thought for Today

Ile that hath two coats, let him lmpart Co him that hath none, and hO that hath meat let him do llkewlses-Luke 3,il.
 uiyo what you have To some it may be better than you dare to think,-Longfellow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

Every economic group nowadays gets attention except the so-called middle classes. They are "in the middle all right,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
Test Y Q ur Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

The term, political economy" is still used by highbrows, but 1t sounds funny.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

It's a reasonable suggestion that, If we're going to ban Japanese cherry trees, we should also ban German fried potatoes,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
Answers To Questions
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
WAM'M M
By Frederick AA IEsrbs

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Enclose . threo.cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques. ton Of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu. reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be glven, nor can extended research Do un. dertaken. Do sure all mali b cd. dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BUs REAU, l0iS Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. ..
 THE EDITOR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

WASHINGTON, December 8. - President Roosevelt's second field of attack on the housing problem that of lowcost housing or slu clearance = is now in the very fidpetv hands of Nathan StrauS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
Housing Drive May Fail Unless Straus And Ickes Bury Hatchet; Sen. Wagner Clashes With Ickes;
 Hopkins Asks FDR Dust Straus
lA n@M MAmea

Ths Che second hOusngnOw of Che most Inn. porant problems before Che Roosevelt AdmlnlslEauOnl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

ToDAY'S COMMON ERROR Never pronounce snlSchlevous,
 mls.che'.vusD say nils'.chov.
 ug.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

a. Hes tho U. g. government ever paid under ei.00 per ton for bitus minous coal ct the mineS9
 A. Probably as low AB 50 cents Q ton has been paid, but not In Te- cent years. The cost today Is about Si.40 to 9i.7B, depending upon the mine and quality of the coal
 e. What b tho narno of the trop!c plant which furnishes cool
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

Humanity everywhere is hungry both for . new freedom and . new discipline.-Agricuiture Secretary Wallace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

have no purpose but to enter tain myself. have no desire to convert anyone-H. L. Mcncken, writer.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20

G. l. F.-Maybe have not put
forth the effort / should in order
to finish college but have studied
pretty hard. Should / forget all
about college and look for a job
some place or even go to another
city?
Ans: Due to the conditions that
exist in your home ii would prob
ably be better for you to take the
MONEY YOU HAVE ON HAND
and take up a business course. This
won't take you but a few months
and it would be much easier for
you to get work. Prepare yourself
for some line of work rather than
look for a job doing anything"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20

E. S. ibid my husband leave
home for what he said and will he
ever come back?
Ans: He told you the truth.
1t will be some time before he gets
up enough courage to return .
although just as soon as he gets on
his feet he will send you money
and support your child. Prepare
yourself for work as it will be nee
essary for you to get out on your
own hook now.
D. MY mother worries all the
time about my brother being away
from home. Will he ever come
Ans: Sure he will. His desire
for travel is about over for he ap-
pears to have settled in Ohio dur
ing the past few months. You will
get information about him within
the next eight months try to
comfort your mother and keep her
from worrying.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20

A. M have two boys / care
for. My girl friend says j. W.
loves me the best but G. E. loves
the best, so tell me really which
one does care for me?
Ans: You have no worries &.
for they both care for you. The
boys, however, realize that this is
puppy love game" and aren't
getting very excited about you so
don't trouble your little head too
much.
l. Don't you think my
mother is unfair by not letting me
go many places and isn't it time
that l start receiving company?
Ans: This is a question for your
mother to decide and you should
obey her regardless of how unfair
you think her to be. She is terribly
anxious for you to complete your
high school training therefore
she feels that you will do it if you
don't become too interested in the
boys. Another year won't be too
late for you to go with the fell
lows.
NOTE-Your questions win be
answered FREE in this column.
Your Full Name, Birth Date, and
Correct Address. For private re-
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My Free Advice on Three Cues
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20

is that standing over by the piano ?
l mean that vision in black. Don't
tell me it's human"
Jim's eyes followed Clark's stare.
"Oh, that's Verda Trent. Thought
you knew her."
"No, not yet. But I'll soon
remedy that. Just take me over
and open the way"
"Now wait a minute, CLARK"
Scott grabbed him by the arm as
he impetuously started forward.
"Take that dish easy, fella.
Let's not play too close to Grad
dock. He won't like it."
Clark whistled softly. $50 that's
the way it is, Ell? Is he here
now?"
ITO your first question, yes, and
for some time now. No, he isn't
here. But there stands the only
thing on earth about which that
conceited, selfish, dingbat gives a
whoop. And for that very reason
she is walking dynamite. You
know what happens to people who
cross that big baboon. l know
how you feel, but so does every
man who ever saw that girl. The
only difference in your case is
that you might not know when to
pull in your line. You get to fish
ing out there too deep, kid, and
you might hook something you
can neither land nor turn loose"
Clark turned and put his hands
on his friends shoulders. He sud
denly looked none of the playboy.
Into his eyes came an expression
that made Scott think of solid,
hard granite lying under sand.
Look, pal" Clark's voice was
tense with sincerity. 81 appreci-
ate that advice because know you
mean me good by it. But Pm not
going to take it, buddy. Listen:
if that girl is Craddock's torch
then the eminent shyster had bet
ter man his trenches, because I'm
moving up. And 1 think this is
my last affair.""
whoa! wait. Aren't you taking
a lot for granted"
maybe. But I'll go down with
all flags flying. At any rate, I'm
going into the game"
"By God, Clark, 1 believe you
mean it," Scott exclaimed, amazed
at the sudden change in his guest.
"You bet all the coffee in Brazil
l mean it. There is no hiding place
for love, and somehow l think
see it."
Scott took his friends arm and
started through the door. 30. K.
philosopher-let's go. You are
asking for it. l don't know of a
man who won't envy your cour-
age. Good luck, though-youn
need i'll"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20
NO HIDING
PLACE
Joseph Francis Albright

rare thlng-genulne regard.
Hi va, fella," Scott said. EN-
ter! l can tell by that look on
your face that you are in the mood.
Where's Fay?" Fay was the last
love of which Scott had any knowl-
edge.
"Gone with the wind and four
hundred bucks of my dough. But
for tonight let's forget it, And
speaking of being in the mood,
wasn't always?" He smiled at
Scott and tossed his hat on a con-
venient hook. "Cancel everything;
I'm here now. Just lead me in,
fran, and let me be-"
"You like it, don't your" Jim
smiled indulgently at his friend as
they prepared to enter the room
from whence drifted the sounds of
muted music and inviting laugh
ter.
"Like it? Sure l like it. Take
all this away from us and what dc
we have? Say, now, there is
something to think about. What
WOULD we have?"
you'd have a damn bad case
of blues"
Fright. But come on; times
a-wasting. And just look at thai
room! You sure hand picked al
those luscious babies, JIM"
Thanks. When they register
with you they must be oke."
Fright again. u
Then he saw Verda. You only
have about one moment like thai
in life. When time is suspended
and there is no space, nothing but
what you see.
Verda was conversing easily
with the guest of honor, holding
one of the famous Scott highballs
in her lovely hand. She was
clothed in a simple black satin
creation that displayed her allur,
ing figure and furnished the ideal
frame for her olive complexion
Across her perfectly groomed jet
black hair combed straight back
from her smooth brow was a gor-
geous rhinestone tiara, furnishing
the startling effect of a crown
resting upon her shapely head. A
bunch of gardenias reposed at her
slim waist, and to a strikingly odd
bracelet of beaten metal was at
tached a long lace handkerchief.
She was easily the most beauti-
full woman in this gathering of
pulchritude and charm. Her I'M
ruffled poise as she talked with
one of the first five band leaders
of the earth gave proof of the fact
that she realized it.
Slim Walters had played in all
the swanky resorts of four cont,
nents and before his eyes at one
time or another had passed women
whose beauty was a byword in the
world of cosmopolites. But it is
doubtful if he had ever bestowed
upon any of them a look of greater
admiration than now filled his eye.
as they literally drank in Verda.
For once in his life, Clark wa.
truly inarticulate.
what ails your" Scott asked.
| Clark struggled for breath
Essay" he finally gasped, "what
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20

B. c. S.-Please tell me if the
man met recently means the
things that he says?
Ans: Insist that he show you
-. instead of TALKING ABOUT
what he intends to do. He is a
regular fellow but he is also full
of steam regarding the things he
talks to you about. Don't give up
your other boy friend for it will
surely make him lose interest!
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20

what will happen now with
Clark out to win Verda from Grad
dock? Read next weeks exciting
installment.)
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20

A. F. C.-Answer the following
question through your column: If
l continue on the farm will be
successful?
Ans: Yes -. without a doubt.
Your years of experience in this
particular field have proven that
you can make a good living on the
farm, so don't make any changes.
This year will prove to be one of
the best that you have ever had.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20
zIII!IIIElII!ZEI
91 'Il:g

E. R. P.-Is it safe for me to
take the trip that l have in mind
and will / make out all right?
Ans: 1t isn't safe unless you
get busy and get together enough
MONEY to bear your expenses.
You have a lovely trip planned .
but it will take a greater sum to
make the trip than you anticipate.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20
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Our medium offers a maximum
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The Washington times., 1937-11-23
U, S. OCEAN AIR
MAIL BY MAY

QN.S) Inauguration of Eu-
ropean air mail service by next
May is the new goal of the Post,
office Department, Congressional
aviation authorities were informed
today. Actual letting Of contracts,
however, depends upon enactment
Of new legislation in the coming
regular session of Congress.
The legislation would author
ize negotiation of a complete
agreement with Great Britain,
covering a reciprocal service by
Imperial AirwayS and the Pan
American Company.
The first step in preparation
for the transatlantic service next
year will be letting of a contract
soon for an air mail service be-
tween United States and Ber-
muda.
After the Postoffice Depart.
ment receives a bid, it will ar.
range for payment to the Imperial
Airways for American mail, while
Great Britain will be asked to pay
the Pan-American airwayS for
British service.
The Washington times., 1937-11-23

China won a delay when her
chief delegate, DR.. v. K. yelling
ton Koo, followed an appeal for
boycott against Japan and direct
aid to China with a statement he
would have to communicate with
his government regarding a con-
ference report, admitting its own
failure and setting forth an out
line history Of the Far Eastern
conflict.
The next session can not be held
until tomorrow afternoon, and
that session may be the last.
Meanwhile the Chinese are at
tempting to drive bargains and
reach private agreements with in
dividual powers for arms and eco
nomic support. Koo and his aides
are resorting to vague threats Of
"other mediatorS."
The Russians already are said
to be aiding the Chinese material
ly. but they want the British,
American and other powers to
lend aid as well.
The Washington times., 1937-11-23
U. S. TO ENTER
VICE INQUIRY

The Department Of Justice will
enter the vice and gambling in
quiry now under way in Philadel-
phia, Assistant Attorney General
Brien Mcmahon promised three
special deputy attorneys general
from the Pennsylvania metropolis
today.
Declaring the three special
prosecutors came here to present
evidence gathered in Philadelphia
(which indicates violations of the
Federal statutes" Mcmahon said:
The Deputy Attorney General
has been assured that the De-
partment Of Justice will CO.
operate to the fullest extent of
its jurisdiction with the State
Of Pennsylvania"
Following an hour and a half
conference with Assistant Attor-
new General McMahon, the three
Pennsylvania prosecutors left for
conferences with officials of the
Internal Revenue Bureau and the
Postal Inspection Service.
The Washington times., 1937-11-23
No Kerchoo
Sneezing on TrOlleys
VIII Be Taboo

The wide-open kerchoo soon will
be taboo on street cars.
In other words, the Capital
Transit Company is going to start
a campaign against promiscuous
sneezing by street car patrons.
The Health Department, it was
revealed, has received numerous
complaints against car riders who
get off loud and unguarded
Sneezes. So now the company
will decorate its cars with signs
such as, Prevent Disease, Cover
Your Face When You Cough or
Sneeze."
The Washington times., 1937-11-23
Lerch Is Admitted
To Supreme Court

Oliver B. Lerch, for is years
prominent in Capital journalistic
circles, was admitted to practice
before the United States Supreme
Court yesterday on motion of
Claude R. Porter, member of the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
A native of Pennsylvania, Lerch
was member of the Washington
bureau Of the Wall Street journal
during his newspaper career here.
During that time he was secretary.
treasurer of the White House Cor
respondents Association and sec.
retary Of the National Press Club.
He passed the District bar exami.
nation in 1888.