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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

the four cent Army stamps to fill all and any demands.
 It has been stated by one off cial that the demand was SO great for a while that the Philatelic Agency was unable to comply with the wishes of Washington collec- tors. This situation has since been rectified and now the Agency is ready for any kind of draw on their supply.
 In connection with the pro- posed Transatlantic service scheduled to start sometime this year, 1t is believed that either two or three stamps along the same design as the present ten cent air mail will appear in the near fu- ture.
 The Post Office has again call- ed attention to t'.,c fact that covers for the first Trans-Paciflc flight should be at the San Fran cisco Post Office by April l9.
 The total revenue received by the post office department through the sale of stamps during the month of March, according to an official report, was $239, ,8O9.52.
 The 1887 schedule of the Graf Zeppelin trips to the United States has been published by the 5aeppelin Corporation of America and contains information to the effect that eighteen round trips will be made. Mail will be carried on these trips at the following rate:
 soc each for the cover with single 75 pig. stamp and 70c for the same cover with both stamps or with current commemorative. No new issue Is anticipated. All mail carried on the trips to the U. s. will be cacheted and re- mailed direct to the sender from New York.
 A special single value corona tion stamp will be issued in Cam ada. The new stamp will bear the portraits of the King and Queen and will be available at the Phila- telic Division of the Post Office Department, Ottawa, on and after May 10.
 The three-cent stamp, which will be printed in red, will be ap- proximately the same size as the U. s. special delivery (ten cenD stamp. On the same date the three remaining values of the reg ular nof1-commemorative King Keorge VI postal issue will ap- pear. The values will be 4.dent bistre, Scent bistre and Scent orange. With the addition of these stamps the set which first appeared on April i will be com plete.
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Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

o. How many times has the Con- stitution of the United States been amended?
 A. There are 21 amendments. The first 10 with two others which were not ratified) were submitted together by the first session of the first congress and were ratified by Il states between 1789 and 179l, and the remaining il amendments were submitted and ratified singly-mak- ing 12 separate actions of submis- sion and ratification.
 Q. What type of housing is financed by the P. w. A.?
 A. The housing division of the P. w. A. has entered into a dem- onstration program of Nw-rental. large-scale housing projects in ur-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
In Paris
By GEORGE ROSS

Paris.-Paris hasn't had g music hall favorite in ten years for the simple reason that Maurice Cheva- Her has preferred not to retire. And, apparently, the place is his as long as he wants it.
 Just now, the engaging French man who came to America with a puckered lower lip and a straw hat and cleaned up, is Conferen- cier, as master of ceremonies are called around here, at the Casino de Paris, which is nothing more or less than a glorified vaudeville theater. He is the headliner, of course, and he has not yet been able to get of the stage with less than five encores. He still is using the same sim- pie props: an ingratiating smile, a straw hat, a protruding lip and an ordinary business suit, and his song repertoire still includes the numbers from his Hollywood hits. He works forty minutes a night and is the highest paid song and dance man in the country. His villa at Cannes is one of the show places in the south of France, and his Paris apartment, according to hearsay, would match the luxurious quarters of any Hollywood magnate. Seven years, at any rate, was a long time for foreign entertainer to enjoy an unprecedented vogue on the American stage and screen. Remember the Chevalier limitations? No minmic's act was complete with out one. And three years ago, any schoolboy or girl from Kindergarten age and up, could have told you the name of the owner of swollen low CT lip, a straw hat and cane. They probably still can.
 Paris Knew Him When
 It was the wrong impression when Chevalier first arrived in the United States that he had been salvaged out of a Montmartre bistro where he sang for drinks and that Holly. wood had quickly catapulted him to stardom. Any PariSian of rioting age and who attended the music halls or listened to photograph rec ords a decade back, knows differ ently. They are aware that Holly wood scouts found the Gallic song and dance man at the peak of his career in the Folies Eergeres and that he was as well known in France then as he was later in the United States.
 He would like to go back some- time, Chevalier says. for another brief fling in singing dancing film, providing it isn't another of those Graustarkian things in which they always teamed him with Jeanette Macdonald. He also would like to make some more personal appear ances in key towns out of Holly wood as he once did for the sake of his old friend, the late Charles Dil- lingham.
 But as for expatriating himself and settling down in the United States-never again., Sprung from the PariSian music halls and reared in the Folies Bergeres, the balladeer with the thick lip, straw hat and cane has come back home to roost and crool1.
 
 He Was Wrong
 Whoever turned out that saccha- rine tune entitled April in Paris, by the way, was the current Munch- ausen of Tin Pan Alley. Accord ing to the Frenchmen, April never Is the loveliest month in Paris, lyrical ly or otherwise. Flowers don't bloom in the Tuileries. the Luxembourg Gardens or in the Trianoi1 at Ver- sailles until May or thereabouts, all
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Selected Poem
WOODCUTTER

(Billy B. Cooper in the New York Sum- He has way of stridng through the wood, Appraising logs of sturdy birch and pine, Marking with handax, monarchs that have stood Unscathed through centuries of epic line. Swiftly he walks in presence of the great,
 Expertly choosing seasoned trunks and tall, Chopping in symbols the impending fate.
 Even and sure his strokes upon them all But think you not his heart of stone is hewn Deep in his ears there rings spLntering sound, Before his eyes the underbrush is strewn.
 As massive towers rumble to the ground. They are his friends: some one must woodsman be, Better to know the value of a tree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

It looks like good season for the trout anglers, judging by all reports. Good catches have been reported with only few days of the season gone. Perhaps Superintendent Clark's claim that this would be the best season in the past fif- teen will come true. We hope so, for may be that will quiet some of the complaints about lack of good fishing
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Test Y o UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven Ok these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. On what bay is the city of Pensacola, Fla?
 3. What is heliotherapy?
 3. In what country is the Coda. vari river?
 4. Who was Walter Moneyf 5. What is an aphorism? 6. Name the great desert in Atri- ca.
 2. In which state was President Benjamin Harrison bornf
 8. What is primary election2 9. Should the wedding ring be worn below or above the engage ment ring2
 10. In the Army. what is a Pro- vest Marshall
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WASHINGTON, April IT. - There are just two req for the recent reversaS by the Supreme Court One is the Presidents message to Congress and the caor of Court criticism it touched off throughout the country
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
Justice Roberts, Supreme Court
 Swing Man. Gets Brass Ring
,na ROBERr a ALIEN
N DREW PEARSON

EDITORE NOTE: The famous Brass Ring coveted prize c riders The Round garncred this week United States court with the pivotal In that divided body The Brass Ring good for free Eide)
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If you want . copy of our book let on LAWNS" write the Wa terbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1912 Thirteenth Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C.
 Enclose 1 cents in postage.
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A Thought for Today

So 1t came to pass, when all the men ot war s,vere consumed and dead from among the people, that the Lord spake unto me.-Deu- teronomy 2:l6. < Let the gulled fool the tolls of war pursue, where bleed the many to enrich the few.- Shenstone.
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e. What is the nationality of Sirnone Simon7
 A. She is of French and Italian descent, and was born in Marseilles, France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say. "He divided up the apples between us"; omit, ''up."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

e. What does Swami mean?
 A. It is Hindu title that has various connotations depending upon the class of person to whom it is applied, as master, lord. king, pundit or reverend (applied to a religious teacher).
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ban centers. Projects are located on former slum sites or elsewhere, ac- cording to local needs. The P. w. A. does not finance speculative or in vestment prospects, nor make loans to individuals.
 @. Where are Fordson tractors made?
 A. At Dagenham, England. They were formerly made at Cork, Ire- land. None are made in the United States. but they are imported duty free as agricultural implements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
Your Children
By OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON

Orient, 50 goes the legend. A patron of children, he was prone to gift giving at Christmas time. After that we find stories of different saints in different lands, making Christmas the high time of the year for their secret benefits to the young. Ger many had Saint Nicholas and Saint Martin, who rode horses and left presents on door steps, provided the family left hay fodder and empty shoes to hold the gift left In return. Origin of Chimney Entry
 The Dutch had Kriss- Kringle, and as I live at present in Pennsylvania Dutch country, the story goes that right here grew the chimney legend, the broad low chimneys of early settlers inviting @ new way of en- trance, as barred doors, necessary against Indian invaders, could not be left unlatched. Clement Moore possibly thought thta snow was bet ter going for reindeer than for horses. So he used the idea. And as winter comes from the north, 50 grew the legend of the North Pole.
 Try and change the legend If you will. It cannot be done. When people are satisfied with their fairy tales, they, the tall stories, stick. We like our Santa as he Is and our Christmas trees a-glitter with tinsel. Let us not look the gift horse" in the mouth, but let well enough alone.
 Perhaps, in another century, we will have e robot dropping Christi mas gifts from a rocket. Anything can happen, and 1t is foolish to think that things cannot and will not change. Let let us hope that what ever takes place, 1t will make the children as happy as our old Santa has made them, and the belief in his primitive jolly methods.
 Easy to Explain Away
 Those who believe that legend, told as fact, Is harmful to children and go in strongly for realism, are certainly at liberty to broadcast the bad news. But the age of infancy, under five or six, Is seldom harmed by the whimsical or fantastic. We change so many bald truths to 1t their funny little thoughts, that one more does not appear to me to be criminal. I told my children that Santa Claus came down the chim- ney. I am telling my grandchildren that he at least finds his way by means of the reindoor route. l do not insist that I am right, but l believe that most mothers are with me.
 Why did you tell me that there was @ Santa Claus?" asks Tommy when he discovers the truth. Well. this Is not 50 hard to answer. "Be- cause, dear he really does come. He visits US in spirit, as the good ana kind best in everybody. He is not a person, but the good in everybody, and one who wishes us well. He s jolly, the best spirit in the world. He is prompt, another fine thing. And he prefers rather noble behav. for, the most important of all"
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THE WOMEN"---- When GlamOr Gets NOiSed About, It's Just ClamOr

ness provides some excuse. No, some- times she Is a bit hard-eyed, little desperate in her noisy gaiety. Then her clothes are likely to contribute to the loudness. And her voice is probably shrill as well as high. Espe- cially toward the end of the eve- ming.
 These Clamor Girls need a def milton of the glamor they think is theirs. They've guessed at the mean- ing and guessed wrong.
 Much as she has been written about, on one seems ever to have given a good description of Clam or Girl. That is probably because the real thing isn't obvious enough to be caught in a few phrases. She hides behind silence. While her noisy little sister, the Clamor Girl steps right out and bids for your at- tention, not knowing that attention and interest are as different as clamor and glamor.
 Copyright, 1887, NEA Service, Inc.)
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GlOrifing Yourself
By Alicia Hart
NEA Service Staff Write

ANAsaA OSs Ns~S SseSsA vNssNSs You wouldn't have to spend ex- tra time and money on special pre- Easter beauty routines if, during the rest of the winter, you would follow this program:
 HAVE a weekly hot oil treat ment, and in addition, brush your hair every night. of you cannot afford or do not like pro- fessional scalp treatments, then simply massage scalp and hair with warm olive oil the night before your appointment with the hair dresser. Leave the oil on while you sleepD
 DECIDE whether your skin is dry, oily or just normal, then got a few really good preparations, made especially for your type of skin and use them regularly.
 EAT one hugh green salad every day. (Obliterates any need for sul- phur and molasses treatments come April)
 INVEST in bathroom scales. If you know that you've gained a pound, you'll probably take imme- diate steps to get rid of 1t. If you only suspect that you have you're likely to keep right on eating every. thing in sight at every meal.
 REFUSE to let your wardrobe get pretty dull as winter goes on. Often the money spent on one gay belt or a new purse or new hat pays generous dividend. Do not let boredom with your winter clothes or thoughts of spring ones keep you from being just as me- ticulous as ever about grooming de. tails.
 APPLY a protective foundation lotion under makeup before you expose your face to wind, elect, snow or whatever. Of your skin is very dry, 1t might be a good idea, before going out in the rnorn- ing to pat face and throat with rich night cream, remove only the cx- cess, then put on makeup)
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A simple frock may acquire un- believable chic if 1t sfoundation Is such a well-fitting slip as Pattern 502l One look ct those sleek. smooth lines, top that's fitted in comfy brassiere- -effect, and dainty shoulder straps-and you will recognize e bit of clever Claire Tilden designing. Fabrics? Consider a synthetic, cot. ton, or lustrous satin-and for Q specially festive touch, why not contrast your top in dainty lace? A truly simple nake-it-yourself fash- ion, this engaging bit of lingerie can be cut and stitched up in no time, aided by it's accompanying Detailed Sewing Guide.
 Pattern 602 is cut In misses and women's sizes l2, 14, l6, 18, 20, 30, g, 34, 36, 38, 70 and 42. Size i6 requires 2 IA yards 30 inch fabric.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (l5s) i'm coins or stamps (preferably c0ins) for this pattern. WRITE CLEAR. LY SIZE NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department.
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mins will correct abnormal appetite and overweight in many cases Of obesity as well as 1t will poor appe- tite and underweight in cases of simple atony or multiple neuritis.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Iron Dust
 My work is polishing with dry steel wool. Of course I inhale a lot of the dust. Told this dust forms in balls and causes gallstones. CD. K)
 Answer--No. Inhalation of iron or steel dust causes chronic bronchi- tis and Q chronic lung trouble called pneumonok okoniosis.
 Growing Pains
 Our daughter, now 3, from age of 1 1-2 used to cry with what we thought were growing pains, but finally we took her to child special ist. After careful examination he said she had pronated feet, sent her to chiropodist, who built up inside lines of her soles and heels, and she never complained of the pains any more-except when wet let her go barefoot or change to ordinary shoes. (Mrs.. 0. Mo
 Answer feet. "weak ankles" are common in young chil- dren. Functional or potential stage of flat feet. Due to weakness, per- haps nutritional deficiency. I be- lieve insufficient vitamin D is a common cause.
 BOwlegs
 It is possible for a girl of IS to get rid of bowlegs by exercise or any other means? (M. Z.)
 Answer-No. Bowlegs in 8 person over six years of age can be straight ened only by an orthopedic opera ton on the bent bones. Accumula- ton of fat makes the legs appear less bowed.
 Copyright 1887, John F. Dille Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
CHATS
By DOROTHY CAREW

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Paris CUP)- White composition masque buttons, pastel hands and mother of pearl and gold lions are novelty trim in Heim's midseasor collection in which detail and white touches are features.
 Black tailored furless coats are introduced for early spring wear One gold afternoon coat is designed with a shoulder cape edged with Persian lamb. Fitting close about the arms with tiny edging of the black fur, the cape may be turned up about the shoulders to make a cape collar with wide Persian lamb band.
 A pastel blue wool suit is made with hip jacket edged with beaver Matching pairs of hands in com position are used as fastening at the waistline and to trim the half belt across the back.
 White masque buttons are used on a black tailored coat with fuschia revers edged in Persian lamb. A fuschia woolen dress with purple belt completes the ensemble.
 Navy frocks of satin and crepe are prominent in the collection, and one youthful dress of navy wool is designed with bolero and white lac- ing trim.
 A dull grosgrain jacket for a black wool skirt is made in broad strips, the ends curled upward to form a peplum, and the same treatment Is used on black and bright blue taffeta evening frock with hip- length jacket. The costume is fast
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Depend on Janet to make hit. Her talks as sparkling as her smile.
 Secret of her merry vivid chatter is-she's wise to all the Three Great Vocabulary Vices, never lets them catch her mapping.
 1. Worn-out Phrases. What's your score on. Its @ small world after all"--'Last but not least"-- Better late than never"?
 2. Big words. DO You CON- Verse or TALK? RESIDE or LIVE at home? PURCHASE or BUY a newspaper? RETIRE or GO TO BED?
 3. Grammatical Errors. DO slips like these betray you - HOW'5 YOURSELF for HOW ARE YOU? RIGHT SMART for VERY SMART? LEAVE GO or for LET GO OF?
 It's fun to build fresh vocabu- lary--to throw out tiresome old words, learn bright new ones from newspapers, advertisements, other peoples conversation.
 our 32-page booklet shows you how to develop fascinating friend- winning vocabulary. How to talk easily in any gathering, avoid en- barrassing mistakes.
 Send 10c for your copy of HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR VOCABULA. RY to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service, 63S Sixth Ave-, New York, \. Y. Be sure to write plaln- ly your NAME, ADDRESS, and your NAME, ADDRESS, and Che Name ef hnahIet, H
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Chunky gold jewelry is something she didn't want and which you couldn't have found last Christmas, This year she'll love a wide gold bracelet and matching earrings or a matching necklace made of six or seven slender gold chains.
 In precious tewelry, look at pearls or rubies. There's a definite trend toward yellow gold--away from platinum. Earrings take the spot light once again.
 MORE FEMININE DELIGHTS
 Among other new gifts the most important woman in your life will like are: Q fitted alligator daytime bag with satin lining. containing compact, lipstick, sewed-in change purse, mirror and compartments for cigarettes and matches; a dressing gown of finest Shetland wool, handmade, of course; a rnari- bou bed jacket in a luscious shade of hyacinth blue: a wide, crushable belt of softest kidskin with sterling silver buckle; mules with jewelled heels; an enormous bottle of her favorite perfume; purse-like overnight bag, completely fitted this looks exactly like 8 very large handbags); lamps of gleaming crystal for her dressing table.
 Also, an evening pouch of nee- dlepoint with a doeskin vanity and a little jewelled perfume flacon in- side; an umbrella with needle. point cover or the handle, a writ ing case which resembles a small, fiat suitcase - completely equipped with address and note books, blot ters, letter paper, and 50 on. Espe- cially nice for the traveller who writes en route.
 MEN EASY TO PLEASE
 If the men on your list are sports individuals, shopping for luxury gifts for them should be a simple matter. The man who does
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 vocabulary of 30 words. Repetition doe0n't bother her.
 Nothing is quite so boring as be- ing taken where she won't be seen --and heard. A quiet evening is s'lousy" and one spent in smoke- draped room filled with 0 lot of people is divine
 Crowds are meat and drink - well. anyway meat-to her, The bigger the crowd, the larger her audience. She's giddy and gay for them, giggling and making meant to-be heard comments. The more she is noticed the more she feels everything is simply divine
 Sometimes she isn't a sweet young Ehing. And that is sad. For young
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a-shooting go always wants another gun. If he likes to fish, Q few of the newest, and very best, dry flies will be appreciated. Especially ex' cellent this year is . tackle box filled with a wonderful collection ot dry flies, a good reel, bait can, lines Sinkers and such.
 If his chief hobby is just a.set- tin, he'll be happy with 8 de luxe pipe set which includes seven beau- tiful pipes, attractively packed in a box which can serve as a pipe rack, too.
 The newest pocket lighter for men has a small watch on the top side. The most luxurious suspen- ders are made of finely woven silk, printed with various sports flgur- ines--horses' heads and horseshoes, for instance. An unusual feature are the fine chamois tabs on violin string cords.
 IN WORLD OF GADGETS
 The height of luxury would be a handsome fitted case, of golden leather, with the fittings in their own separate compartments. quite apart from suit compartments.
 You might consider: diamond studs and cuff links eff you are very rich) or monogrammed platinum ones. Even crystal studs make a luxurious gift for the man who has just bought tails and tophat. All
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For a young girl an assort- ment of jewelled charms to so on
 her bracelet.
 fairy tale doll named Snow White and dressed in a pink taffeta skirt with a fitted velvet bodice; note pa- per with fairy tale characters in wa ter color on the borders; a tiny electric stove (so she can make tea for her dollies, with mother standing close by, of course).
 For little brother, consider: an automobile building set Che can turn out a fleet of little cars with this): a sports set, including foot ball, baseball and Boy Scout equipment; a book with a pie ture of every North American animal in 1t; Q small camera.
 NEXT: Household Gifts.