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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Death, the Inevitable

Every so often the city suffers such a loss as it did during the past week. end when three prominent, distinguished, and highly-regarded residents died. Two were women; one was man. All died at their family homes In their deaths Waterbury loses three citizens who had contributed in various forms of endeavor to our civic advancement. All Water bury may we'll mourn the loss of Mrs. Frederick s. Chase, Miss Alice E. Kings bury and Arthur D. Worden.
 The space that properly should be giv- en over to eulogies of their virtues and accomplishments during their lifetime Ill Waterbury might well cover three times this space We know though, that what ever is said here is being echoed all through the city and far beyond it, too, today as the news of the deaths become known and friends pause to express their sorrow and condolences.
 Of the three deceased persons only Miss Kingsbury was native of Waterbury. She is the last of her family and certainly in her years the name remained as dis tinguished as it always was in Waterbury annals No more philanthropic person than Miss Alice Kingsbury can be thought of at the present moment. In this respect she merely lived up to the Kingsbury tra- dition which was service to the commun- ity in many needful ways. It was pleas ure to record only last week her last great philanthropic effort-the donation of the ancestral Kingsbury home and it's magni- ficent surroundings to the Mattatuck Historical society.
 Although Mrs. Chase was not born in Waterbury the greater part of her life was spent here. Her years were busy ones. Despite the fact that she raised large family she indulged in many pursuits and showed the same diligence in pursuing them that was characteristic of her throughout her entire life. She was in- terested in art and found time to give ex- pression in painting. She loved flowers and her gardens were always things of beauty. To the several organizations in which she became interested the same amount of time and attention was paid. Hers was busy life-one of accomplish ment.
 Arthur D. Worden dies after lengthy familiar home out on the end of Bun- ker Hill for some years now. But there are many of us who can recall his early days at the Worden company when he stepped into his fathers shoes and car ried on the business of the growing and thriving dairy which they had formed. AL though not native to Waterbury the name has been familiar to most of us for many years. His death will be mourned by the throng of friends who knew him socially, In the business world, and in fraternal circles some years back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Important Legislation

The Ohio Legislature the other day voted a bounty on wolves said to be annoying farmers in certain sections of the state. Legislators demonstrated the need by bowling. There was some dis agreement as to whether their howls were those of the wolf or the coyote, but the bill was passed.
 In Oklahoma another important matter is on the verge of being settled In a recent bill the redbud was named official tree" of the state. Clearly, an official tree is essential to any states welfare, and the legislators must have been pleased that they handled the issue so well. But trou- ble has arisen from an unexpected source. Before the governor could sign the bill, the president of the State Federation of Women's Clubs protested to him that Judas Iscariot hanged himself from a redbud tree, and consequently it was un- fit for the proposed honor.
 The matter does not end there, how ever. The redbud has friends in the Oklahoma D. A. R. who say ''If anybody wanted to kill himself, he'd pick out something sturdier than our pretty little redbud." Antiquar1ans, biblical students and botaniSts may be able to settle the question to everyone's satisfaction. Okla hona must not be left without state tree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Bombs Over the League

Officials of the League Of Nations sec- retariat are wrestling with a war prob- lem which they would not have to con- slider if the original world peace purposes of the League had been achieved. A Swiss law requires all buildings to be pre- pared by April l to meet air attacks by almost instantaneous darkness. This, for the League of Nations Palace, means an emergency system and master switch which would put out all lights in one second
 Furthermore, building owners are asked to make cellars comfortable and roofs safe from incendiary bombs. The League Palace already has fireproof roof, the lines and color of which are in- conspicuous when view from above.
 Darkening and concealing the city of Geneva seems necessary to the authori- ties, but can hardly be completely suc- cessful until something is done about Lake Geneva. That can be seen from the air at night, and a good navigator would be able, from his maps, to locate any building, using the lake as guide. When the League gets it's palace as nearly bomb-proof as possible, it can resume it's efforts to end the game of international bombing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
77h0se Mitialed Plates
''Wanted Car" List Reads Like Federal Bureau
 Roster as Fad Spreads in State.
NEW HAVEN REGISTER

Time was, no so long ago, when policeman with a good head for figures could reel off list of license plates on wanted cars and tell you unhestitatingly what part of the state the cars were registered in. A Connecticut tourist, camped in Cali fornia or Florida could glance at a Connecticut plate and, if he was in the know, tell whether its possesor came from his home district. But that's all over now. Combinations of letters that would make cross word puzzle fan dizzy are flashing by on the highways, and they're here to stay for at least five years.
 Why?
 Just couple of years ago Com missioner of Motor Vehicles Mi chael A. Connor committed the faux pas of granting to Franklin Pierce Adams, the columnist, a license plate bearing the familiar initials F. P. A. It was 8 year of initials, if you re- member, and 1t seemed like nice, accommodating gesture. It didn't stop there. Commissioner Connor got plenty of calls from people who had seen F. P. A. scooting by with his initials and for various reasons they thought they were equally en- titled to special plates.
 After answering calls for 8 few weeks Commissioner Connor issued a statement to the effect that there would be no more initialed plates;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05

contagious war fever epidemic that may sweep a peaceful people when the flags wave and the orations get under way. Emotion is then substituted for reason and an ordinarily friendly people get into the business of killing.
 "The object of our No-Foreign-War Crusade is to provide, by intensive educa- ton in several thousand cities, an efiec- tive antidote to this war fever" The only effective antidote we can think of is a combination of two things-understand- ing of the causes of war and respect for other nations rights. War fever develops from misunderstanding, contempt or fear. It is a fever hard to stop once it has taken hold. But if it could be prevented by full, advance recognition of its nature and origins, peace might be the natural result
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he really meant it. But, and here's the nub of the whole affair, patron age, however petty, is mighty hard to stop once it's started.
 When the new plates came out and people realized that they would have the same numbers for five years, they went to work on the commissioner; without reading his mail, guess might be risked that much of 1t for six months past has contained a paraphrase of I'm just as good as he (F. P. A., O. B. A., etc) is."
 It is a relatively small matter; probably making up the plates to order did not cost a great deal more (even with the special bookkeeping and correspondence necessary than running off the old series; but it is good Illustration for public office holders of the political maxim that what you do publicly for one citi- zen you've got to do for all. The wanted car" list now reads like a roster of federal bureaus. Judge O'Sullivan's car (P. B. O. s. was stolen only ten days ago. And the good old game of license plate poker where a pair of treys was often the winning hand for 20 miles has been given an awful setback.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
German Farming

The German governments four-year plan for national self-sufficiency in agri- culture interests Americans. Some of it's features seem almost like echoes of what has been tried here. General Herman Goering in charge of the plan, an- nounces a vast adjustment program to restore worn-out land, extend credit to farmers, record individual farm produc- ton, provide better homes for farm work CTS and extend the system of advisory counSelS.
 There is an iron hand, however, in- stead of mild persuasion. Owners of idle land will be ordered to use it themselves or turn it over to someone else who will. Farmers will be regimented as if they were in the army. Another interesting item concerns the churches. Some of them are said to have large holdings They are bluntly told to share their lands with the landless peasants voluntarily, if they want to avoid compulsory measures The Spanish government tried that, with rather disastrous results.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05

Doesn't seem like twenty years ago, does it? Bet there are loads of people who won't even recall how Waterbury acted in April of 1917 when the news was flashed around the nation that was imminent and when on April war was formally declared. To some of us the twenty year span is mere flight of time; to others it must seem like centuries. In those twenty years which elapsed boys and girls have been born and grown up to young man and womanhood. To them the 20th anniversary of the World War must be just another day; they can't comprehend the feelings that people of this nation underwent when it finally was brought home to us that we were at last to be plunged into the dread conflict that had ragged in Europe for three years prior. In Waterbury the scenes that were reenacted were about the same as in every other community. Of course there were precautions against explosions, etc., but fears along these lines were never realized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Press Conlnen1
(Meriden JournaD

A 20 per cent cut in Waterbur automobile liability and proper.y damage rates is pleasing to our b,c sister over the hill which for year; had kicked to the high heavens over the size of these premiums. The vel come reduction is a reward for good behavior, 1t seems.
 Insurance Commissioner John c. Blackall points to an improved ir-' surance experience in the Naugatuc: valley last year. There were fewer accidents, but more important, there was less money paid out in claims. Either the lawyers weren't so qu.c--', on the trigger in bringing suits oi the juries were less generous. Any way, Waterburians are pleased ant will smile as they ride.
 Smiles elsewhere in the state ar; caused by recent reductions in fire rates, which were also due to gcos' behavior in improving buildings and fire-fighting forces. x.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05

Surely many must recall how the City Guards were organized and without any preliminaries were set to work guarding city property. The reservoirs up in the Morris hills were carefully watched so that the city's supply of water could not be shut off. The pipe line down from the Wigwam was also guarded. That brings to mind the fact that today we're actually getting ready to supplement this pipe line with a second one. There was talk of it 20 years ago when we had only one. Now 20 years later we are getting around to building it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

o. What language is spoken in Afghanistan?
 A. The language is Pashto or Pakhto (there are several other pro- nunciations in various tribes). It is Hindu-Persian language writ ten in Arabic characters, with three letters peculiar to Pashto. Persian is spoken by educated Afghans.
 o. Can you give me some short cuts for working problems in addi- tion?
 A. There are no short cuts in ad- dition. Every figure in each column must be totaled to obtain the sum. The work may be shortened some what by double column adding.
 Q. What causes the holes in Swiss cheese?
 A. Gas-forming bacteria.
 o. What is the estimated number of cattle and calves on farms?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05

corporate issue must be no more than 90 days old. Corporations can use their year-end financial statements if they file by Mafch 31. The audit necessary to prepare a new statement sometimes costs thousands of dollars.
 2. Recent depression fin the stock and bond markets created some uneasiness, caused firms to delay their new offerings until the last minute. Then they all plunged in at once. Tourist Rush
 This is the season when the 53l senators and representatives are lost in the nadding crowd of spring . bonneted, camera toting gum-chewing sightseers. Mere congressman are an obscure mi nority, must elbow their way through crowded corridors.
 The staff of guides is increased for the spring holidays, and they expound to gaping broods on the Ol bIAC NpRAtVAs A4N@S " 5,e~ typical purple passage: X <
 "Face this way, please. and let your glance behold the full length of your nations Capitol Building. This is the longest un- Obstructed corridor of any pub- lie building in the world. It measures 751 feet-so long that you could lay the Washington Monument along this corridor and have nearly 200 feet tO spare. =. Now come this way, please, and we shall sec tho senate restaurant, where your senators take their lunch. '"
 And the influx has only begun. Real peak of the tourist business comes with the cherry blossoms.
 Mail Bag
 V. K., Vienna, Ga.-The rings worn by Mrs. Roosevelt were: her wedding band, a guard ring beside 1t, white gold ring set with dia- monds on the fourth finger of her right hand, and a yellow gold set ring on the little finger of her right hand. J. E. McG., MGdl-i son, Ind. = The Negro who par ticipated in the nomination cf Roosevelt at the democratic con- vention in Philadelphia was Con- gressman Arthur w. Mitchell e Illinois. The nominating speech was made by Judge John E. Macl!. followed by series of seconding speeches, one of which was made by Mitchell. J. w. N, Gaines vile, Fla. Congressman LaH Green was last year, and still is, one of the 15 assistant democratic whips of the house. G. o. L.. New York-The ration of rum served ill the British Navy w-.s called "grog" after it's originator, Admiral Vernon, who bore tn, nickname of "Old Grogram."
 Copyright, 1887, by United
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
In Today's Mail
 Anonymous letters will not be accepted unless accom- panied with writer's name.
EMERGENCY DOORS ON BUSSES DECLARED TO BE IN-
 ADEQUATE


 April 2, 1887. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 The bus accidents during the past year reveal defects in bus de- sign which should be remedied with out further delay. The emergency doors are wholly inadequate. With single door on the left side escape for many of the paSSen- gers is almost impossible when the vehicle turns over so as to close the front entrance. This happened at Cheshire last fall and again 8 few days ago in Illinois where nearly a whole bus load of people burned to death. At cheshire and in Meri- den the gasoline tank failed to ex- plode but the injured were extri- cated with difficulty.
 Senator Hagearty has introduced a petition, which was referred to the Judiciary committee, to require three or more emerkency exists on each side of the bus capable of be- ing opened from the outside and a fire extinguisher which also can be reached from without.
 The side of a bus consists of a series of panels with 8 window for each. The emergency door now used replaces one panel and window. It has no handle outside. To add two or three more doors would present no difficulty and the change could be effected at relatively small ex- pense. Similarly, g hinged panel carrying the fire extinguisher could be easily provided.
 To substitute the bus with its greater risk of death and injury to passengers for the trolley car is bad enough; but to permit the adoption of vehicles which are veritible fire traps is intolerable. Thoughtful observers have recogniz- ed the dangers but protest to the Public Utility Commission seemed futile.
 Presumably, the matter will come up for hearing before the Judiciary committee at the Capitol next We'd nesday afternoon, April 7th, in con- nection with other bills and peti- tions dealing with the substitution of busses for the trolleys. A quention of safety in the motor bus directly concerned the very large number of people. They also serve, who stand up to be counted at a hearing.
 Your truly,
 Pacificus
 J. B. ALLEE, loi Harrison St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Whimsy Adventure
 in Children's Books
By OLIVE ROBERTS BARTOl

By OLIVE hObEh10 bhhAON
 The mother who picks up Lucy Sprague Mitchell's Another Here and Now Story Book" (Dutton: $2 , composed and complied by the author will be delightfully."- impressed with its contents.
 Beginning with the little whirn- sical sing-songs and make-believe of the 2-year-old, 1t carries through its pages the fresh gay spirit of childhood up to "6-year- -oldneSs." :" Rhyme and prose lit along with the months of the childs develop ing world. Mrs. Mitchell and CO., authors of this collection are experts in child study, and therefore we find rhyme with reason"
 It is the roller skating season, just the time for girls over 10 to read Ruth Sawyer's book, Roller Skates" (Viking: $2). The story fol- lows alittle girl through year largely spent skatnig over the streets of Nek York many years ago. The tale is written with 8 quaint beauty that would be ap- preciated by an older reader, and is a most worthy addition to the growing girls library.
 A high school girl of talent and ambition breaks into the movies, sees the inside workings of the film industry and the life of an extra, becomes disillusioned and leaves to continue her normal girlhood. This is the theme of Madeline Brandeis' sensible junior novel, Adventure in Hollywood" (Coward-McCann: $2).
 Babs Lord, the movie-struck girl: Sandy Vickers, the boy who de- pends on her camaraderie to reach his own play-writing goal; Consuela, who helps Sandy with his little theater when Babs deserts her; Duke Caldwell, the antagonist--all are real young moderns. Mrs. Bran deis, herself a former producer, gives an honest picture of the romantic" industry that might serve to avert a few heartbreaks.
 An adventure story as full as amusement as of thrills is Snug gler,s Sloop," by Robb White III Gittle. Brown: $2). Tobie and Tom my, 12 and 14-year-old sister and brother, befriend a West Indian cmuggler, and, in saving his boat fro mthe authorities. are set adrift in the Caribbean Sea. Their daring and resource through the following days, their eventual capture by savages. and their escape through the jungle, pack the book with tense reading.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Cool Toward War

Tomorrow, anniversary of the entrance of the United States into the World War in 1917, group of American peace advo- cateS will start national movement which they call the "No-Foreign-War Crusade" Admiral Richard E. Byrd is its chairman. Tt has recently happened in History" says Admiral Byrd, "that a peace-loving nation has been drawn into a foreign or offensive war bv the very
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05

A. The crop reporting board re- ported 66,676,O00 head of cattle and calves on farms on January l, 1887, valued at $2,27l ,694,000.
 o. What is the nationality of a child born of Norwegian mother and an English father on board @ German vessel in French waters?
 A. A minor child always follows the nationality of the father, regard less of the place of birth.
 o. How may clean the ter- minals of storage battery that have become stipulated with 8 green corrosion?
 A. Wash them with solution of ammonia, or carbonate of soda.
 o. What is the technical term for fear of crossing the street?
 A. Dromophobia, from the Greek.
 @. Where are the ruins of Both well castle?
 A. On "Bothwell bank" near Boutwell, bridge, in Bothwell, 8 town and parish of Lanarkshire, Scotland, not far from the city of Glasgow.
 o. When is the Asking Bid used in Contract Bridge?
 A. When the bidding has shown that the combined hands of a play CT and his partner are in the slam zone, If the two hands have enough suit controls to avoid the quick loss of the setting tricks.
 o. Did the recent flood in the Mississippi river valley exceed pre- vious gage heights?
 A. It exceeded all previous gage heights on the Ohio river from a point just below Parkersburg, w. Va., to the mouth at Cairo, H., and in the Mississippi river from Cairo, IL, to near the mouth of the Ar kansas river.
 If you want 2 copy of our book let on Child Health," write the Waterbury Democrats Washing ton Bureau, 1912 Thirteenth Street, Northwest, Washington, ID. c. En- close 4 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
T est Y o UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. Where Is Deception Island? 3. Historically, which is the oldest alcoholic beverage?
 3. What is a debenture?
 {. Who was Samuel Rogers? 5. What is the medical term for softening of the brain?
 6. How many species of insects are there?
 2. What is an ammeter?
 8. In classical mythology, what was the food and drink of the gods? 9. In which European country is the river Ebro?
 10. Give the origin of the prO- verb, Where there's . will there's a way.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Selected Poem

WARNING (Harold Willard Gleason in the New York Sun) The misty eyes of April, How wooingly they shine What wies of witching tenderness Her dainty snares combinei Shy flowers, apple blossoms breath, And faint. to maid and man. Beyond the blush of maple buds The wistful pipes of Pan! But ah, beware of AprilI Too swift her fancies turn. Her languishing is vanity; She beckons but to spurni Her mocking charms sweet madness hide For lovers, maid and man, Who heed beyond those scarlet buds The mocking pipes of Pan!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Ickes, Hopkins Swap Seats
 On New Deal Flying TrapeZe
N DRgw PEARSON

Deal masterrninds have executed many strange and breathtang gyrations the queston of relief In act the daring young man the flying trapeze had nothing on the Administrations relief policy At present New Dealers in the midst of another tour de hapS the most astounding of all. 3 ar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
A Thought for Today

For unto me the children of Israel are serv- ants; they are my servants whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: am the Lord your God.-Leviticus 25:55.
 
 Let thy servants be such as thou mayest command and entertain none about thee but those to whom thou givest wages-Sir Walter Raleigh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
A Book a Day

Periodically, Bruce Cations Book -aDay column is turned over to Olive Roberts Barton, famed child training authority, for review of the latest books for children. Here Is another of her authoritative articles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05

In the matter of "overworked words" ones mans poison is another mans meat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05

Millions of dollars have been spent to build so-called modern" high ways, many. of which were out of date even before they were built -G. D. Clarke, prominent highway
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "He used under handed methods; say, "un- derhand methods"
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Current Comments

Politicians are the biggest evil it,, the world today as they engage in their work only as means of livelihood, not for public service. Mayor F. c. Smith, Marion, Ohio If we can't inculcate the essentials of character without war, then our civilization is not worth saving.
 Mrs. F. D. Roosevelt.