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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
Selected Poem
TIGHT-WIRE ARTIST

HUH = WIRE Ah1IS1 Willard Gleason in the New York Sun, In the canvas
 Bubbles shelter Rank air drifts,
 Emotions welter; Upturned faces
 Wanly staring Watch the human Spider daring Venture from
 His platform-aerie, Test taut wire
 With toe-tip wary, Lightly, sprightly, Hands -flutter, Balance Tn
 Detachment utter, Turn and pirouette, Disdaining Harassed pulses, Ganglia straining, Bound with unconcerned Abandon His frail vacillating Strand on, Isolated
 And ethereal, On parole
 From things material =.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 9:36 p. m. daylight time). Sun rises 5:2l a. m.; sets BPS D. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min utes after sunset.
 High tide at Milford Saturday, June 26, 1:05 D. m.; low tide, 7:l8 p. m. (daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25

All this "news behind the news' that columniStic insiders drag to the light would be more convincing if the wise boys agreed with each other.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25

1. What are homonyms?
 2. Where is the republic of Hon. duras?
 3. What is a harmonium?
 4. Who wrote. '"The Silver Horde?
 s. On what date did President Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
 6. Why are "homing" pigeons 50 named? 2. What is the popular name for the American bison?
 8. Into which river does the Ia. mana River in Alaska, flowf
 g. What is the state flower of Tennessee?
 10. Where arc the Laramie Moun- tains?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25

"Blues Predominate in Mrs. Simpsons Clothes" so now it's the Simpson Blues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25

The first telegraph cable in America was lad ey Samuel F. B. Morse in 1S43. It was an in. sulated copper wire. which wAs laid in New York harbor between the Battery end Governors Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
Point We'll Made

Tn ms letter to John B. G0SS, president of the Scovill Manufac- turing Company, which appeared in Wednesdays DEMOCRAT, Mayor Hayes. called attention to what appears to me to be a most portant point. The Mayor wrote:-
 T am sure, however, that if
 the persons who are now being
 asked to record themselves in
 favor of the proposed amend
 ments were given the time and
 opportunity for careful study of
 the proposed plan, they would
 be extremely reluctant to sub-
 scribe to a scheme which in
 detail, is utterly at variance
 with the purpose which it is de- signed to accomplish. l think 1t
 is most unfair to ask people to
 sign petition without first fur
 nishing them with copy of the
 proposed law"
 And that is exactly what is not being done. In fact since the ap- pearance of Mayor Hayes letter and despite the logical objection he raised, the petition is still being circulated without having at- tached to it "a copy of the pro- posed law" If the campaign which is under way to foist on the peO- pie of Waterbury a city manager in the person of the director of the proposed civil service (?) bu- reau without actually admitting that fact is being viewed with sus- picion it is because of the actions of those who are supporting and conducting the campaign.
 Asking Too Much
 Perhaps after all 1t is from hu- manitarian reasons that those back of the high pressure round- up to secure signatures to the pe- tition refuse to give those whose names they are soliciting the chance to tread what they are signing for and study carefully the proposal before being given the bum's rush to the fountain pen. I managed to root out a copy of the proposal and sat down to read it. It covered twenty-seven fools- cap pages. Not all of them were completely taken up. Some were filled to third of page and some of them to half page. But the most of them were filled with typing single spaced from top to bottom. After wading through the first ten pages and having ac- quired binding eye-ache I had to give it up. That did for the proposal as submitted 50 far as l am concerned. To ask any citizen to strain his vision to the point of destruction in asking altogeth- CT too much.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
BY WAY of NO HARM
 by James William FitzPatrick
by -

The conclusions appearing below those of te writer They necessarily thOe of the DEMOCRAT they to be cOnsusd invariably
 . reflection Of their viewpOiptl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
Strange But True

It is strange bIt true that most people will sign their names to any document without ever tak- ing the trouble to read what they
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
Don't Do It!

Until, therefore, the proposers of the scheme put out copy of the amendment i'm such form as may be read without the aid of mi- scroscope I refuse to comment on it at any length. In the interim my advice is to all those who are being badgered into signing the petition not to do so until they know in full detail and have had the time to analyze carefully all the provisions which the amend ment to the charter carries with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
RESTORE HOOVER REGIME

Secretary of Agriculture in the Hoover Cabinet has launched quiet movement to restore the former Presi dent to tituar leadership of the republican party
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25

If you want copy of our book let. THE DOG AND CAT BOOK, write the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1912 Thir- teenth Street, Northwest, Wash- ingtOn, D. c. Enclose cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25

1t. After they possess the knowl- edge and have expended the time they will know what they wish to do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
Another Disappointment


 
 Another Disappointment
 Governor Cross disappointed the Republican last Wednesday by signing the bill legalizing stand ing-up drinking"
 "In the name of consistency with his earlier attitude toward the return of the saloon, we had 8 right to expect quite different action" complained the editor. The disappointment expressed must have been heightened when Uncle Tobias this week signed the bill forbidding dentists to adver- tise. The Republican, or rnayhap it was the American (to me all alley cats look alike in the dark even those of Printers Court) had ordered the Governor to veto the dentist measure because 1t was an attack on the freedom of the press. For some inscrutible rea- son the Chief Executive of the state turned the bothered ear to the order. Nice state of affairs when Governor Cross, who has been canonized repeatedly by the Republican and American for his refusal to take orders from the po- ltical bosses of his party, declines to obey 8 command issued from Leavenworth Street! In the name of consistency with their earlier attitude of approval for the Gov ernor's independent soul where Democratic bosses" were involved we had the right to expect differ ent action from the Republican Cor American.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
T est Y O U F Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
A Thought for Today

And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day. and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars alsO-Genesis 1:16.
  O powers illimitable! It is but the outer hem of Gods great mantle, our poor stars do gem. -Ruskin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
Freedom of the Press

Some time ago Governor Leh- man of New York vetoed bill which would have established censorship Cor so its opponents saiO of the stage. He was vide ly praised by editors of newspa- pers throughout the state and the country for his action. The bill which would have destroyed 8 free stage might prove the fore- runner of bill which would limit the freedom of the press. For that reason the editors clapped hands for Governor Lehman. Commenting on the veto Dorothy Thompson in the New York Her. ald-T Tribune Wrote:--
 And this leads me to say few words about Freedom of the Press and to venture a pre- diction. The prediction is this: That unless the newspapers, particularly those of the great cities, voluntarily, and out of professional ethics, cease the appalling ballyhooing of crime. the ruthless assassination of character, the unjustif1ed prob ing into private lives in mat ters which have no conceivable public interest or social impor- tance, the trial of persons in the public prints before their indict- ment and afterward before their conviction, and the exploitation of the basest human conduct. for purposes of profit derived from sen3ationalism; unless they curb themselves, they will one day have the fight of their lives to escape rigid censorship and to maintain any freedom at all. He who runs may read!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
No Likee!

The Republican and American do not want the return of the sa- loon. Many people are of the same opinion although to them what has taken the place of the old time saloon has all of that institutions potentialities for evil and none of its possibilities for decency. But the consistent Op- p0nent of the saloons return does not accept liquor advertisements in the newspapers he publishes. Neither do newspapers OStensibly consecrated to the abolition of in- justices practised upon the ignO- rant demand the right to print the advertisements of those who batten on that ignorance. The demand of the Republican Cor the American) that Governor Cross veto the bill prohibiting dentists to advertise may have been prompted by impassioned devotion to the principle of free press. It looks, however, like the roar of someone whose pocket was being hit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25

o. Tn what year did 1t become apparent that Pittsburgh was a natural center for iron manufac- turing?
 A. About 1900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
Good Sense

I do not know what reasons Governor Cross had for signing the drinking g-at-the-bar bill. One may have been that the Republi- can wanted him to veto 1t and that the fame of the paper for being wrong on almost everything has reached Hartford. Probably the Governor felt that his veto would be useless because the existent law banning standing drinking had never been enforced for the sim pie reason it was impossible of enforcement. It has gradually dawned on lawmakers, if not on the editor of the Republican, that the surest way to bring all law into discredit and contempt is to pass measures which by their very nature will be diSobeyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, T am older than him." say, "older than he iS."

A. It consists of nine parts of powdered sulphur and one part of powdered arsenate of lead. Dust the bushes with it every week or ten days during the season, starting soon after the leaves first appear. A dusting just before the flowers come is advisable.
 Q. What proportion of the stu dents who enter the U. s. naval academy graduate and receive com- missions?
 A. About sixty-five per cent.
 Q. What are the oldest univer- sities in North and South America?
 A. The oldest in North America is the University of Mexico at Mex ico City, founded in 1858; the oldest in South America is the University of San Marcos in Lima, Peru, founded in 1851.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
Texas Christian '11' Is Horned Frog g

FORT WORTH, Tex, April 29.- Nine Texas Christian footballers have hogged every spot on the Horn ed Frog baseball team.
 Just as dangerous as he was with football is "Slingin' Sam" Baugh, great quarterback who works in the spring at third base. A great hitter, flawless fielder and whip" thrower from the hot corner, Baugh is considered major league timber.
 Around the lineup, Coach How ard Grubbs has Aubrey Lime, hus- ky tackle, on the mound; Xxi AL drich, center, behind the plate; Wal ter Roach, end, at first base; L. D. Meyer, end, at second base "a great big league prospect); David O. Brien, Baugh's quarterbacking un- derstudy, at shortstop; Baugh at third base; and Vic Montgomery and Horce Carswell, backs, and Will Walls, end. in the outfield.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29

And Pompoon some people think he has the race won already. It won't be that easy, but he's very strong"
 Sande walked over to wooden fence rail and tapped on it with his knuckles, then grinned a little sheepishly and explained:
 T guess I'm a little superstitious. I wanted to knock on wood after talking about what good chance we had with these two horses"
 When the stable boys and the younger jockeys utter the name, "Sande," it still has an almost rev. erent ring. For he is still their idol, the only man save one who has ridden three Derby winners.
 The Earl took his frs. ynoupt in 1918, and in 1923 Zev, with E. Sande up, beat Martingale and Vigil to the wire.
 Won 1923 Derby
 Flying Ebony did It for him III 1925 Then, in 1880, Gallant Fox. Tn 1927, Pony McAtee, astride Whis- kery, won by inches from Sande and the sprinter, Osmand.
 The only other jockey to equal Sande's record was the Black Arr cher," Isaac Murphy, who won in 1884, 1890 and 1891.
 It was Sande who once booted home six winners in seven mounts at Pimlico; who rode winners of well over $2.OOO.0oO in his career: whose name was emblazoned on the honor roll of nearly every import ant stage race in America; who was one of few jockeys to ride the now almost legendary Man O War.
 The Earl is back-and the turf world is sitting up and taking mo- tice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
Brown Boss Plays
 Demands of Dean

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April 29.- Salaries of $50,000, such as Dig Dean and Lou Gehrig unnecessarily ask ed for this season, have no place in major league baseball, says Own CT Donald L. Barnes of the St. Louis Browns.
 That's important money, broth er," said Barnes in a recent dis cussion of the Gehrig and Dean demands.
 Barnes sided with Manager Rog- CTS Hornsby in believing that Geh- rig was closer to being worth fifty grand than Dean.
 Fellows like Gehrig work every day, play in 140 games or 150 games. A pitcher doesn't work on an aver age more often than once every four days"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
ONTARIO DOCTOR SEEKS TRACE OF
 MISSING UNCLES

Dr. E. Ross Laughlin of Whitby, Ontario, Canada, is trying to locate his two uncles, William Hunter and John Wellington Hunter, who left ontario in the sos to come to Alas ka in search of gold. according to a communication from the Doctor to Gov. John w. Troy
 T have ascertained," Dr. Laugh lin writes, that they worked at Nome for while and then at Can dle. Both of my uncles would be in their 70's and they may be dead but I would like to know about their deaths, if they are dead"
 Anyone with information rela- tive to the men can communicate with the Governors office or write direct to pr. Laughlin at the On- tario Hospital in Whitby, Ontario.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
By KEN WHITE Second in a Series)

LOUISVILLE, Ky, April 29.- The Earl is back.
 He's Earl Sande, of course-the same freckled-specked kid who three times heard the plaudits of Kentucky Derby crowd from the withers of winning 2-year-old.
 He's back as trainer, pointing for his fourth Derby triumph and pretty confident Maxwell Towards Sceneshifter can win the 1887 Derby Under his tutelage.
 Every morning Sande is on the track at Churchill Downs-he's one of few trainers who ride as they train-to nurse Scenesnifter and Fencing to the peak of condition.
 The Earl believes Fencing, chest nut colt by Chance Shot from Psyche, can be in the running, too.
 But it's Sceneshifter, brown and black son of Sickle by Stagecraft, he's proudest of.
 A third Howard candidate, Gloom Buster, is ailing and will not be entered.
 Fears Just Three
 There are really only three hors- eS Sande fears.
 One is ealsun, sSrapping son of Gallant Fox
 Sande admitted sentiment might have shaded his judgment wee bit in his appraisal of Galsun for it was Earl who coaxed the Gallant One to victory in 1930, the year of his last Derby victory.
 From what I hear. he's mighty good horse," Sande said
 Then there's Col E. R. Bradley's Sande shook his head. Another hard one to beat"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
SPOTt Stunts
 A RAH

Big Zeke Bonura, who loves to eat and laugh and play baseball in that order-is going to puzzle Manager Jimmy Dykes of the Chi cago White Sox through another American League campaign.
 He loves to play baseball, and this fact and his ability to hit have kept Zeke in the game. He loves to laugh, and this fact and his swagger have made him a colorful figure and a fan favorite. He loves to eat, and this fact probably will get him out of the game
 Keeps His Job
 Jimmy Dykes shakes his head over Zeke. He just can't under stand the 212-pounder who puts everything he's got behind every swing, who is amazingly undepend- able despite the record book that says he was the finest fielding first sacker in the league last year.
 Zeke never gets mad at Jimmy. But hurt look comes into his eyes whenever Jimmy tries to get him to run or chase flies or do anything to keep his weight down and give him speed zeke has survived threats of fines, benching, shipping. He's still the Sox first-baseman.
 Have a Heart Jimmy
 For zeke can hit; he loves the game; he has great pair of hands and is a fine target for other in- fielders. He can scoop the ball out of the dirt and is good on double plays-if he can make it to first.
 Regardless of all this, he's so heavy and slow he can't get the jump on the ground balls. He can't bend quickly, or far enough. to reach many balls that should be easy outs. Once he loses his power at the plate Zeke, now in his fourth year with Chicago, will find his ma jor league days numbered. He is absolutely helpless at the dinner table.
 Please Jimmy" zeke will wall, T only want to enjoy my supper. Why not let me alone? You're al- ways on me"
 Then Zeke will dig his spoon deep CT into his dessert.
 That's the way it goes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
MARKSMANSHIP TO FEATURE; AT SCOUT
 CAMP THIS SEASON

Craftsmanship Merit Badge is tc be featured at the coming summer camp at Eagle River and every Scout
 n attendance will have ample op- portunity for pra ctice and the passing of the test Targets will be set up and all shooting will be un- der the expert supervision of Jay Williams. There will be no shoot ing except under supervision and all guns will be kept in the care of the Camp Director between prac- tices.
 Applications are open for the po- sitions of Assistant Camp Director and Bugler. The bugler must be able to play all calls listed under the Bugling Merit Badge The As- sistant Director must, of course, have previous experience in boys work and Scouting.
 Wanted: An amateur astrologist.
 All applicants please contact the Director Thursday evenings, 7;30 ?. m at the regular meeting of the Norlitemen Troop, at the Northern Light Presbyterian church.
 Only 24 days to go before camp starts. The period will be from May 24 to June 5.
 Opportunity will also be given for the passing of outdoor tests: name ly, pioneering, camping, swimming, life saving and any other tests that an individual Scout wishes to pass. This also includes all first and sec- ond class tests.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
ROYAL PROXIES WILL REHEARSE
 BROWNING RITE

LONDON, April 29.-Plans for a make-believe coronation in which proxies for King George VI and his Queen will be crowned with card board "diadems" in Westminster Abbey are nearing completion.
 The ceremony, a secret rehearsal of the real coronation procedure, will be held May 10.
 The name of the person who will represent the King had not been disclosed but it was expected Lady Mary Howard, 31-year-old sister of the Duke of Norfolk, would act for the Queen.
 Coronation officials sniffed today at Lord Marley's advice that Amer jeans stay away from the May 12 spectacle or be generally exploit ed"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
SWARTZS TO LEAVE !
 FOR VACATION SOUTH

MT. and Mrs. Frank Swartz are leaving Sunday aboard the Princess Norah enroute south for a months vacation and several dinner affairs have been given in their honor.
 While in Washington they plan to visit in Seattle and later will stop in Kelso, former home of Mrs. Swartz. They will then proceed to Missoula, Mont. to visit with rel atives of Mir. Swartz.
 MT. Swartz is a resident engineer in the Bureau of Public Rads.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
MASTER CONTROL


 To a reader of the record the amount of copy that speaker can cram into a five-minute speech is simply bewildering. But that is ta- ken care of in another manner. At the end of five minutes of spes king the member simply picks up his pages, mutters something about privilege to extend my remarks" !" and hands the whole hour-long text of the speech to the reporter who obligingly inserts it in the record. lock, stock and barrel. Once there, 1t can be run off in multi piled number by the government printer for mailing to the voters.
 But underneath the boiling dis order there is master-work of control and when the minute ar- rives for 400-odd Congressmen to make up their minds on the fate of the nation the speaker slaps down his gavel, even though it crashes in the midst of split infinitive.
 Then in true camp-meeting style the members stand to be counted, the noise not lessened but the speaking ended.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
LEGION AUXILIARY
 MAY DAY DANCE TO
 BE SATURDAY NIGHT

Plans are nearing completion for the May Day dance of the Ameri- can Legion Auxiliary, Saturday ev- ening, in the Elks' Ballroom.
 The affair, which is open to the public. is to be marked by the pre- sentation of filled cedar chest, now on display at the Juneau Young Hardware O.
 Mrs. K. K. Kyler is in charge of the dance, and Mrs. John Newman, in charge of the chest award.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
STOCK QUOTATIONS


 NEW YORK, April 29. = Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 1l%, American Can 99ls, American Light and Power 95s, Anaconda 48ia. Bethlehem Steel 8lh Calumet and Hecla l2M, Com monwealth and Southern 2h, Cur tiss Wright 51s, General Motors 56%, International Harvester 1041a, Kennecott 51h, New York Central 45%, Southern Pacific 53S. United States Steel 98&, United Corpora ton 5, Cities Service 3as, Pound S4.945s, Bremner bid 6 asked 10, Republic Steel 36ss, Pure Oil 1894 i, Holly Sugar 32.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
Purdue RenelUs Riralry

LAFAYETTE, Ind, April 29. - One of the oldest rivalries in foot ball will be renewed next fall when Purdue opens its schedule against Butler, Indiana collegiate champion of the past three seasons. The two Hoosier rivals met for the first time on the gridiron in 1887, when the Boilermakers were having their sfitst. fling at the game. s'7f
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
BEARD ENDS STAY

Completing his vacation of a little more than week in Juneau, Ed J. Beard. former constable with the Canadian Mounted Police, at White horse, returned to that point yester- day afternoon aboard the PA Elec- tra plane.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
WARNING TO MOTORISTS

License plates must be securely affixed to both front and rear of cars, as required by law. Owners operating automobiles with only one license plate are subject to penalty.
 DAN RALSTON, adv. Chief of Police.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
SCHOOL TAX DUE

The Territorial law provides that school tax, $5, must be paid by May 1. Penalty of g may be imposed for non-payment. PLEASE PAY YOUR TAX NOW.
 A. w. HENNING, City Clerk, adv. School Tax Collector.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
ALIEN HUNTER FINED

Nels Spruce" Anderson Hero of Juneau was fined $100 in U. s. Com missioners court here yesterday afternoon after pleading guilty to hunting deer as an alien without proper license.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
HOUSE SCENE OF DISORDER
 IN DEBATING
Congressman Below Their Views for Congress
 sional Record
Continued from Page One)

ties, available in the Senate. is cas- fly curbed in the House.
 Yet for almost every rule seek ing to limit the number and dura- tion of speeches, there are outlets, like airholes in the ice, through which submerged Congressmen can blow a public bubble. Unless the House managers slap down the rule prohibiting amendments, Con- gressman can add his own voice to the general hubbub by proposing an amendment, upon which he and a few associates can speak five min utes each.