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Montgomery County sentinel., 1937-08-12
Fire Department To
Start Annual Carnival
On Friday Evening

The Rockville Volunteer Fire De-
partment begins its fifth annual earn
ival at the old Fair Grounds this Fri
day evening, August 13. It will ex-
tend through Saturday, August 21.
Among the attractions will be a
public wedding, featuring the mar
raige of Miss Hazel Adelaide Howard
to Norman Alexander Mills. The Rev.
James w. Minter, chaplain of the
State Firemen's Association, will per-
form the ceremony. The wedding will
take place Monday night.
There will be the usual carnival at
fractions throughout the week. Spec
ial prizes will be awarded.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1937-08-12
Babies Need Special Care
In August and September

From the middle of July to the end
of September is the time when the
baby is most apt to suffer from in
testinal diseases. This sickness, COM
monty referred to as Summer COM
plaint," may be quite serious. 1t ac-
counts for about 259o of the deaths
of infants.
Fortunately, these diseases are pre-
ventable. Summer heat alone is not
the cause. Babies can stand our hot
summers if they are properly cared
for. Here are some suggestions:
1. Keep the baby at the breast un-
til hot weather is over. Very few in
fants. fed exclusively by their moth
crs. have diarrheal diseases.
2. 1t the baby has already been
weaned, or if there is no mothers
milk, give Grade A cows milk prepar-
cd according to the doctors orders
and boiled two or three minutes.
8. Do not feed the baby too fre-
ouently-every four hours is usually
recommended.
4. Give cooled boiled water fire.
oment between feedings.
5. Protect the baby and the food
utensils from flies.
8. Dress the baby according to the
temperature. A napkin is sufficient
clothing when the temperature is near
30. .z.o is- ., III,
Clean hands and clean utensils Will
do much to keep the baby from catch
ino germs which cause diarrhea,
About half of the cases Of diarrhea
are a form of dysentary contracted
from other persons in the household.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1937-08-12
Large Number OF
County Employees
Must Take Exams
Attorney Generals Office Hands
Down Ruling-Four Exemp-
tiOns Cited

The number of Montgomery County
Government employees required to
take Qualifying examinations under
the new merit system law effective
June l, was increased Tuesday as .
result of rulings presented to the
board of county commissioners at
their weekly meeting in Rockville.
Attorney General Herbert r. o.
Conor, in an opinion to the board, in
terpreted the act as requiring exam
nations of all employees except, elec-
tive officials, officials provided under
the State constitution, school teach
ers and officials in supervisory
capacity and members Of the police
force.
This ruling was extended in an
opinion by F. Barnard Welsh, counsel
to the county board, who advised the
commissioners examinations would be
required Of all employees in the Office
Of the clerk of the circuit court, all
deputy sheriffs, the clerk to the coun-
ty commissioners and even Welsh's
own position, counsel to the board.
Welsh's ruling, however, exempted
members of the board Of election sup
ervisors and the permanent board Of
registration on the grounds that the
law requiring bipartisan representa-
tion on each might conflict with the
merit system law in the event all Of
the qualified eligibles might be mem-
bers Of the same political party.
The following letter from the State
Law Department amplifies the situ-
alton:
The State Law Department
1901 Baltimore Trust Building
Baltimore, Nd.
Colonel Harry c. Jones,
State; Employment Commissioner,
% Light Street,
Baltimore, Maryland.
Dear Colonel Jones:
The question raised by your letter
is whether certain court officials are,
exempt from the operation of the new
merit system law for Montgomery
County.
BY Chapter 485 Of the Acts Of 1887
three new sections were added to the
county laws (Code of Public Local
Laws, 1880 edition, section 629, $50
and 63OA). The purpose of the Act
is to establish classified service for
Montgomery County, including in its
scope all Offices Of profit or trust and
all places of employment in the SER
vice of the County, with four named
exceptions, hereinafter referred to.
The act provides that all appoint
ments, promotions, suspensions, ETC.,
in the county service, shall be gov
erned by the State Merit System Law
and Rules. AS State Employment
Commissioner, you are charged with
the duty Of conducting examinations,
promulgating rules and extending the
facilities Of your Office to establish
and operate this new service for
Continued on page A.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1937-08-12
SEN. BLACK CHOICE
FOR SUPREME COURT

President Roosevelt today (Thurs-
day) nominated Senator Black, of
Alabama, to fill the vacancy on the
Supreme Court occasioned by the
recent resignation of Judge Van
DeVanter. The nomination is re-
garded as somewhat Of a surprise
as the Alabamian was not mention
ed among the likely candidates for
this highest judicial honor.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1937-08-12

THE MERIT SYSTEM, theoretical
", is the proper method of running
the personnel department of the
county government. The danger lies
in the fact that with the various ad-
ministrations being privileged to
make nominations for certain jobs.
Here we have the vacancy for Super
visor of Assessments caused by the
death of Lawrence A. Chiswell. Five
names have been recommended b.
the County Commissioners to the
State Tax Commission. None of the
men named have any particular ex-
perience which fits them for the job.
Several Of them are fitted by general
training. Yet, we rare willing to wag-
er that politician will be appointed
who ranks number four of five on the
list as we estimate merit for the par
ticular position.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1937-08-12
AS WE SEE 1T
By MONTCO
ATToRNEY-GENERAL o'CoNoR

ATTORNEY GENERAL O'CONOR
has ruled that pretty nigh everybody
has to take qualifying examination
under the new merit system in Mont
gomery County. Even Barney Welsh,
attorney to the Board of County
Commissioners, must face the music
which, incidentally, may cut off a
bunch of political parasites.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1937-08-12
Adolph GUIDE and Friends 90 Fishinu
And Land Minnow Weighing 500 Lbs.
Expedition Off New Jersey Coast Results In Landing
Modern Sea Cow-Some Fishermen Believe Specimen
Is Mysterious Ocean-DwelIer Which Has
Frightened Natives OF Scotland

little 366-pounder. The fish was landed
near Bay Rock and the water has ap-
preciably lowered since the capture.
Jonah could have easily slipped down
this birds throat. The first time we
ever saw-a fish with eyes as big as a
snaIlygaster's. Joe Brown could never
have opened his mouth as wide as this
fish did when he swallowed the boats
anchor or whatever they employed as
a hook.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1937-08-12

ROCKVILLE BUSINESS MEN are
on the warpath because the Viers Mill
Road has not been completed. 1t
seems that the State Roads Commits
sion claims there is still some right
of-way to be obtained before the high
way, so important and necessary, can
be completed. We were never believ-
ers in this system of building two
miles on cne end of a road and three
miles on another end and then per-
mitting the intervening space to re-
main mud and sand. A road is no good
unless it can be travelled over. Very
simple ard elementary, Dear DR..
Watson.
LITTLE is HEARD lately of the
future political battle for the Cover
norship of Maryland. Things have
died down, particularly with reference
to the Democratic nomination. Per-
haps this early announcement OF
Mayor Howard w. jackson added to
the backing pledged by county lead
ers plus the enthusiasm of the rank
and file has proven too much for the
opposition. Jackson, despite his enc
mics, has a good record as mayor-or
SO the Department of Commerce
thinks. Hearken:
1t is interesting to recall that the
Department of Commerce of the
United States issued statement COW
ering the operating costs Of schools
and general governmental holding
departments in 1884 in cities of 50O,-
200 population and over, and in that
compilation the City of Baltimore,
with per capita cost of $14.O6, was
the lowest by more than $500.
THE OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT
hgures led to numerous inquiries as
to how Baltimore City, with schools
tnat are considered in educational
circles as among the best in this
country; with a health department
That has been won on two occasions
The highest national award given by
the United States Chamber of Com
merce for most advanced health work;
and with general departmental opera
IONS that are efficient and free from
public criticism, could accomplish
these results at such low per capita
cost.
ONE OF THE OUTSTANDING
accomplishments of Mayor Jackson
was the establishment of an efficient,
economical and business-like admin
istration of municipal departments
through reorganization and consoli-
oatlon and the setting up of financ-
ial operating structure that allows no
cnance of misunderstanding or mis-
Continued on page 81
Evening star., 1937-06-08

the Safety Committee Of the Tedera-
ton Of Cit1ens' Associations, as guest
speaker, pointed out the lack Of defi-
mite knowledge OF the traf1lc problem.
Wender held that the tranic CON-
ditions in Washington are among the
worst Of any city and that scientific
methods could eliminate many trafdc
hazards.
Among other specific remedies, he
suggested reduction Of the number of
taxicabs, compulsory examination Of
al cars At periodic intervals, raising
the age limit for drivers permits to
laws. The association had already
Evening star., 1937-06-08
ABILITY TO SWIM
PROMOTES SAFETY
Senator Green Points Out
Need in Boating-Lesson
. Applications to Close.

Swimming is almost a necessity for
those who live near the water, and
this, OF course. includes all Washing
tonians," Senator Green of Rhode
Island declared today in indorsins the
current Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation mems learn-to-swim campaign.
being conducted in cooperation with
The Star.
Referring to the campaign and its
purpose OF interesting persons in learn
Ing how to swim, Senator Green said:
II they do not already know how,
this reminds them they should learn.
II they already know how, this re-
minds them that they can still improve
their style"
Rescue Sometimes Difficult.
Senator Green dwelt on both the
esfety and pleasure features of SWIM
ming. If one goes out In a sail boat,
row boat or canoe; il one travels on
an excursion boat; II one stands on 4
wharf or river bank. there is always
the possibility of finding ones self
In the water" he said
Pointing out 1t IS a comparatively
easy matter for a person who knows
how to swim to save himself, 1T is
very difficult even for others to save
him." If he cannot swim, the Senator
said
But quite apart from the question
Of safety, swimming is most desirable
accomplishment, because it is one of
the most healthful forms of exercise
bringing into play all the muscles Of
the body, as we'll as developing the
lungs" he said.
PleaSurable Sport.
"Furthermore, it is a real source OF
pleasure. Diving into the water and
gliding through it are forms of motion
most exhilerating and satisfying. The
perfection to which both Of these can
Be carried sets goal toward which
We can constantly strive"
Registrations for the free swim
course will close tomorrow, the opening
day for the first series of the six lessons.
More than l20 men already have
signed up for the course Appl;ca-
tons for the course will be hon.
ored up through tomorrow morn
Ing Those in charge at the "Y" point
out they will be glad for men who did
not complete the course last year to
sign up again for it this year
Evening star., 1937-06-08

favored fewer taxts and compulsory
auto inspection.
In speaking on the Scott bill, Wen
der strongly advocated creation Of the
position Of public defender. He stated
that many are arraigued without bene-
fit of counsel. He added that the
ofilce has proved successful In New
York, Chicago and elsewhere.
LAuding the boys club movement,
Wender mentioned its results In curb
ing juvenile delinquency. in keeping
children OF the streets, and particu-
Evening star., 1937-06-08

larly In changing the attitude Of the
boys toward the police from one Of
hostility and fear to one of friendship.
In view OF several accidents occur
ing when passengers alishted from
street cars on Kenilworth avenue
northeast. the association repeated its
request for loading zones and asked
stricter Inducements Of the law re-
curing autos to stop behind cars tax =.
ing on passengers.
Evening star., 1937-06-08

computed up to the end Of May.
When agreement Is reached ON the
form Of contract and the schedule u
ready, the whole matter must be sub
mitted to the court for approval. There
was no definite indication today Is to
when this court action may be ex-
pected.
When the new First Federal opens
its will make the IS per cent available
to shareholders, either in cash or In
shares in the new First Federal, in
sured up to $4,000 for each share
holder.
Evening star., 1937-06-08
.|NDORSES STUDY
Of D. c. TRAFFIC
KeniIworth Citizens Also Ask
Public Defender and Bows
Club Support.

Urging a thorough investigation OF
trafic conditions in the District of Co.
lumbia. the Kenilvorth Citizens A.
sociation adopted 4 resolution indors-
ing the movement OF 4 joint commit
tee for such 4 study at its meeting
last night In the Kenilworth School.
Endorsements also were given the
Scott bill 10 provide Z public defender
for the District. the Police Boys Clubs
Z proposal and to raise funds to sup
port the club recently opened In Kenil-
worth.
Action On the tratic resolution came
after Harry 8. Wender, chairman Of
Evening star., 1937-06-08
SALE PLAN STUDIED
OF FIDELITY ASSETS
Details Of Contract by Which As
sets Will Be Taken Is
Weighed.

ohlclals Of the Treasury Depart
ment and the Federal Home Loan
Bank Board are busy with de-
tails Of the proposed contract by
which assets Of the closed Fidelity
Building and Loan Association are to
be sold to the new First Federal Saw
ings and Loan Association Of Wash
ington.
No change is contemplated in the
original proposal that the new Federal
make available IS per cent Of the funds
Of shareholders, but numerous details
OF the contract still are occupying at
tention OF officials
At the old Fidelity the receiver,
James Nolan, still is working out the
schedule Of accounts, based on interest
Evening star., 1937-06-08

Several Hurt in French Strike.
NANTES. France, June 8 (P).-Sev-
eral persons were injured last night
as striking department store workers
clashed in the streets with police.
Evening star., 1937-06-08

The meeting was the last one for
the season. The next meeting II
scheduled for the first week In Sep.
tember.
Evening star., 1937-06-08
PASTEUR AIDE DIES
Chemist, Associated With Medical
Researcher, Was 80.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, June & up.
Victor Lieberman. 80. retired chem
LIST and once associate Of Louis Pasteur,
died here after an extended illness.
He was 4 native Of Paris and lived
in Philadelphia, Pa, for years. He
came to Florida IL years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-07

Chase Country Club formerly the Mattatuck golf layout atop South ington mountain was officially in- corporated yesterday at the states attorneys office in Hartford and was expected to be officially turned oyer to the new directors ill the form of foreclosure action and a short law day assigned today in a short calendar hearing in Superior Court before Judge Kenneth F. Wynne. Officials of the Chase Foremen's Associa ton hoped for a law-day of no more than 8 week away so that all litigation concern ing the club may be cleared up, re- pairs can be rushed and the new setup acquainted with conditions as rapidly as possible. E
 On The. Job
 Some 200 members of the aSSo- citation volunteered to report at the club Saturday morning at 9 a. m. to help clean up all debris while Bill Klish, professional at the club tends to arrangements for weekend play which will be heavy, pending fine weather. Walter A. Jarvis. per%nell manager of the Chase Companies; Treasurer John H. Gill bert. Louis Schuster and Robert Smith, assistant treasurer of the company are the incorporators Of the new Chase Country Club, In- corporated.
 Extensive alterations to the lock- CT room and club house have been or soon will be started, while the corporation has already bought some of the Mattatuck equipment to keep the course in condition. Two new oil burners will be in- stalled one of them already set up in the shower room. Officers and directors of the new corporation, are those of the Chase Foremen's Association as follows:
 President, Robert Strohacker;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-07
ANO'WAR COLT IS SOLID HORSE'
 OF CRACK FIELD.
''The Admiral" 8 to 5 To- day-Case Ace Out;
 HeeIny a ''Hunch"
BY HENRY McLEMORE

 Limited Press Stan CorrespOndent)
 Louisville. May 7-(UP) Louis vile was flooded again today-with the golden, negotiable dollars of those who like War Admiral in the 63rd running of the Kentuck derby.
 The son of Man O. War-ol' big red himself -stood at, to 5 in the betting martS and was a cinch to be hammered down to even money by post time tomorrow afternoon.
 War Admiral had no reason to feel proud over his position as fa- vorite, however, because it was giv- en to him in the form of a left handed compliment. He is getting the play because of his rivals weak ness.
 Solid Horse
 Outside of the Admiral there isn't three-year-old in the field who hasn't displayed his flaws in pulp lie. The Admiral may display his tomorrow, but there is not getting around the fact that right now he is the only solid horse in the bunch that will shoot for the. $50,000 prize. That is, off three-year- -old form, and that's the only form the smart boys and girls care about. The Ad- .miral won the Chesapeake in Mary land in impressive fashion, and his workouts have been of the highest order.
 All the others have blown hot and cold. Pompoon particularly. The winter book favorite looked okay in the Paumonok, died in the stretch in the Wood Memorial and has been hustling beautifully in his workouts.
 Reaping Reward was licked in the derby trial" but has been prac- ticing like champion. On the other hand, Dellor, Reaping Rewards con- queror in the prep race, has been sluggish in trials.
 Hunch players were going for the Three D Stables Heelf1y, a hand some article which has been scorch- ing the track in daybreak trials. But those who are supposed to know, think Heelfly is strictly an exl1l- DlL1OQlSC, ana WILL 1Olu WAcu ViiS running is for keeps.
 Boiled down, the situation strict ly is this: On three-year-old per- formance War Admiral is a Shoo- in; on the two-year-old perform ance there are half dozen or more colts fully capable of winning. The question is: Can they carry the load for a mile and 8 quarter with stake weights on their backs? Case Ace Out
 Sixteen or seventeen will go to the post, and among those absent will be Col. Bradley's Brooklyn, a hot winter book baby, and Milky Ways Case Ace. They were definite ly scratched yesterday, and more will come today.
 The weather will decide the fate of several nominees, and right now the weather is unpredictable. It cleared up yesterday and was bright and nice today, but the weather man says he has feeling it will come up mud on the tomorrow, and if it does, one of the most wide open races in years will be thrown straight into the laps of the gods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-07
.ZACCHINI BOYS,
 CANNON FODDER, HAVE NO SPORT
Human PrOjectiIes Say Daily Stunt as Exciting
 as Spaghetti Eating
BY ERNEST BARCELLA United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

(Un1te0 Press Stam COfre1pOnuenbl
 Boston, May 7-U.e.) - In1per- sonating a cannonball may not be Sport" to you. And the Brothers zacchini, who Ego boom" twice daily are inclined to agree.
 But you'd have to go far and wide to find 8 sporting event that sur- passes "Circusdom's outstanding super finale" for thrills per second Anyhow, that's the way we felt after watching Hugo and Mario zacchiI1t come a-zooming from a cannon mouth-hell-bent for net.
 It's daffy way to make living, ally right. But being human pro- jectileS is old stuff with the Zac- chini family.
 Tn The Family e
 Of seven brothers, five = Hugo, Edmondo, Bruno, Victor and Mario. the baby of the family = all have taken a crack at it in the past 20 years. The other two - Emmanuel and Tiobaldo - follow much-less hazardous pursuits. Emmanuel is Q wild west rider in the circus and q fair football player; Tiobaldo a phy- sician.
 These Zacchinis were born to cir- GUS life. Italian-born papa Zacchin1 once owned his own outfit. Mama Zacchini, a native of Brazil is . former trapeze artist. n
 It was the father, . veteran o1 the first Italian Ethiopian war some 40 years ago, who conceived the idea of shooting a human from 8 can. non. (see what war will doO Ed- monde was first in the family to try it; Bruno next. Now, only Hugos Mario and Victor go in for the suicide" stunt - Hugo and Mario teaming up in the circus with Bruno as trigger-man and techni- clan and Edmondo serving in . similar capacity for Victor, who does a Single" at fairs.
 Hugo, slightly bald and 39, has been catapulated from cannons for 18 years. Said Hugo, an accomplish~ ed painter, sculptor, swimmer, avias tor and biology professor at Tampa (Fla.) University during winter:
 "W care merely mechanical parts LII UklC Cd11k1OAs Oul OOAACo CAASaOV0 in leather suits and helmets, we slide into separate compartments at the base of the cannon. Compressed air strikes a platform at our feet and out we come-Mario first at 300 miles per hour, I next at $50 miles per hour. We go up 60 feet, out 190 feet, then into the net It's all over in 3 1-2 seconds.
 "Oh, I've been hurt. A broken les once. Four broken ribs another time. Both arms broken still an. other time. And two years ego in New York I nearly was asphyxiate6 when my platform failed to spring and I was stuck inside for % min. utes."
 Shy, curly-haired Mario, Q lad of 26, has been doubling with Bruno for four years. What are his reac- tions?
 "It's as exciting" he explains, "aS eating plate of spaghetti"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-07
ST. STAINS PRACTICE
 SESSION TOMORROW

The St. Stans, defending cham pions of the Public Parks loop, will swing into action by having prac- tiee session tomorrow at Brassco Park at 2 o'clock sharp. The fol- lowing men are urged to be on hand. Malinofski, Kowich, Suzteski, Kra- siewski, Mrozinski, Sielski, Grudzin- ski, E. Roman, J. Jarvis, Chleb Bannick, Casper Boraway, along with anyone seeking z. position.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-07
This Sporting
 World
Curtains For Canzy?
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

Little that has happened the 1887 sport wrl to date would give me better Tony canzoner beat Lou Ambers tonight to regain the worlds lightweight championship and will have to retire from compe of all t pound for pound so ago saw him fighting the center of the ring most the eerg Tony turned in small circle opening desperate Ambes back his hee hne ne going All he left is the old punch and it may just Ambes possibly knock him out urg furry early and hope But doubt it.
 
 former idol Ihe cnanp to I tour in slgh Ambitious Al Wei Canzoneri did not look looks like curtains for canzoneri and his last po fesSiona bout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-07
Chase Country Club
 Is New Corporation

vice president, Hauer Schott; sec retary, Leo Conway; treasurer, Richard Bensen.
 Directors-John H. Gilbert, Will liam Gazey, Walter Jarvis, Charles Slater, Gento Orsini, William Ca ligan, James Conlong, Charles Rush, John Watt, Adolph Kicker, Fred Jackie, Timothy Ferris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-07
LOURDES DRILL

The I.ourdes A. c. of the Italian American baseball league will hold their first practice session of the season tomorrow afternoon at Washington park at 4 o'clock. Among the players asked to be present are Carmen Martone, Sal Gervais, Mike Ciarlone, Lefty" Latino, Lou Sayandria, Lou Tata.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-07
HELPED BY RIVALS

Richard. Camden. Columbia. pole vaulter, was unable to reach four teen feet until he received some coaching from two competitors, Earl Meadows Afld Sueo One, Olympic stars. v