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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

 Uruguay, he sulked, and finally resigned because the milk and the flies were bad in Montevidio. Hoover accepted his resignation with enthusiasm.
 Then finding no one rushing forth to use his services, Har- ris0n linked up with his old friend Henry F. Fletcher, re- gently chairman of the Repub- lican National Committee, then chairman of the Tariff COmmis- sion.
 And it was not until the advent of the Roosevelt Administration that Leland's career friends took pity on him and put him back on the list of American pleni- potentiaries. He is now going to Switzerland to replace Hugh Will son as minister.
 JOSHUA BUTTER WRIGHT made himself famous during the Coolidge-Kellogg days with his top hat, stick and spats, which appeared punctiliously at the Union Station to meet every visit ing dignitary. From this job he got himself promoted to be Minister to Hungary.
 Wright is a good soldier, goes where he is ordered, tries to carry out orders, and has been made Ambassador to Cuba in order to carry out Washington's order re- garding the Batista dictatorship.
 HUGH GIBSON has charm, winsome personality, and belongs to the old school of diplomacy which believes that there is little to be gained by telling the truth.
 He was among the little clique which promoted itself up the ladder during the Kellogg Cool idge days, getting the lush plum of Ambassador to Belgium.
 Roosevelt, who didn't like him at first, pulled him down the lad der-or at least Gibson so con- sidered tito be ambassador to Brazil, and Hugh has been ma neuvering ever since to get back to Europe. Finally his friend Sumner Welles intervened to restore his old job as ambas- sador to Belgium.
 WILLIAM PHILLIPS, Harvard '0O, is a lovable but none-too- brilliant character, whom Hoover let go from the career service when Phillips insisted on becon- ing Ambassador to Rome.
 Roosevelt came to his rescue. first making him under-secretary. then finally fulfilling hls lifelong ambition by giving him the Rome appointment.
 At this post, Phillips had been kind, considerate, but none too well posted as to what is going on in the important capital of Italy.
 So the State Department has now hoisted up the career lad der, to. be his counselor and hsteuluB -pOst, Eu AsOCu' yVSS man who was Q nOnentity as chief of the Mexican Division and who as Secretary Huirs personal assistant at tho Buenos Aires Conference, disappeared in evening clothes fer most of day.
 By such gentlemen are the foreign affairs of the United States conducted at time when the clouds of war darken the worlds horizon. A story on the efficient reorganization of that part of the State Department which is in Washington will fol- low shortly.
 Copyright, 1887, by United
 Featiire Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
Abandoned Pets

As families leave home for summer va cation trips, there is the usual aftermath of calls for the SP.C.A. to rescue aban- doned pets. Sometimes the officers have to break into houses for cats, dogs or birds that have been forgotten in the last rush of getting away. Oftener the dogs and cats are left outside to shift for Themselves, making misery for them and trouble for the neighbors.
 There is no excuse for it. In almost any city the S.P.C.A will come and get such pets when requested. and find other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

The city presents right now more or less cut up appearance. This will be the situation for some time to come. It makes things disagreeable for the time being, but it is expected, that the finished result when the city's main streets are repaved will compensate for the present unsightly appearance. What hot time, one hears, for paving city! The sum- mer time is, however, the best time. It is the slow time of the year in most busi- nesses and a great many people are out of the city for the summer months or for weekendS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
A Book a Day
"The Life of Riley
 Brilliant in Spots

Although Harvey Ferguson has a wealth of excellent material, knows his subject matter well, and has, in the past, proved his ability to handle words, characters and situa- tions, he fails to make the most of his opportunity in his newest novel, "The Life of Riley" (Alfred A. Knopf, $2).
 Ferguson has turned out some of the best novels of the present day on southwestern United States. He has his own roots in that section, knows it well, and quite evidently loves it. The locale of his newest book is in that same territory, yet there is a l1ebulous haze over '"The Life of Riley" that seems to distort Fergusson's picture.
 Perhaps 1t is because the author has tried hard to show more of his chief characters soul and psychol- ogy, making the action secondary, without quite measuring up to the task. At any rate, the book is de- cidedly spotty, brilliant in a few passages, rather dull and mediocre in few others, and just average in the largest part.
 Riley, the roistering son of a frontier barkeeper, could have been much stronger character than Ferguson paints him. But, 1t is only fair to say, Riley is an An- teresting character, and the story of his life, as he lives 1t against the backdrop of war in Europe, in boom town, and in strange bou- doirs, is lusty reading.
 Many of the other characters in this novel are better pictured than is Riley, and the book derives some of the strength 1t admittedly has from these minor figures.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

homes for them or put them painlessly out of the way.
 It should be made easier for vacation ing families to take their little friends with them. The matter might be taken up with automobile designers. With all the other gadgets and conveniences built into cars nowadays, why not special compartment for the dog or cat, or both? There might also be place for the gold fish bowl, hung on gimbals like yachts compass or an old-fashioned oil lamp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

@. Which character in American politics was nicknamed "Old Bull lion?"
 A. Senator Thomas H. Benton of Missouri, because he opposed the is- suance of paper money and was a consistent advocate of gold and sil- yer currency.
 o. Please give a recipe for an uncooked vegetable salad.
 A. Mix one cup each of the fol- lowing vegetables: caulif1ower sep- arated into small pieces, sliced cu- cumbers, ground carrots, chopped celery. Blend well with French dressing and serve with lettuce and sliced tomatoes. o. When did Dwight w. Morrow die, and what was his middle name?
 A. Dwight Whitney Morrow died October 5, 1881.
 @. Is it always dark during the long winter in Norway, the Land of the Midnight Sun?"
 A. Some parts of the country have dimmed daylight for about
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

four hours per day. In other parts requiring the continual use of ar- tif1cial lights.
 o. What is the real name of Harry Richman, who performs in night clubs as master of cere- monies?
 A. Hirschel Reichman.
 e. What tree is native exclusive ly in North America?
 A. The hickories, although some are now grown in Europe for their valuable timber. The nuts of some of the species are of excellent flavor.
 o. At an informal garden wed- ding, if the groom wears white flannel trousers and a dark blue coat, is 1t permissible for the bride to wear a satin gown and a veil?
 A. It Is not strictly in good taste. A chiffon or tulle dress of white or some pastel shade with a large hat would be more appropriate.
 c. If I have a patent, can any body make an article covered by my invention for his own use?
 A. No. By the terms of your patent you have the sole right to prevent anyone from making, using or selling your invention. No person without authority can make 1t even for his own use.
 @. Can you give me the address of Dr. Hugo Eckener and tell me how much postage to put on let- ter addressed to him?
 A. His address is The Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei, Frankfort, Ger many; the postage is five cents for the first ounce or fraction thereof, and three cents for each additional ounce or fraction of an ounce.
 o. What was the religion of 6en- ator Joseph T. Robinson?
 A. He was Methodist.
 c. What well-known songs did Ernest R. Ball write?
 A. Love Me and the World Is Mine"; Mother Machree," with Chauncey Olcott; and "In the Garden of My Heart"
 O. How much is the head tax on each alien admitted into this coun- try?
 A. Eight dollars.
 e. Where was Thelma Todd buried?
 A. The film actress, who died . victim of carbon monoxide poison- ing December IS, 1895, was cremat- ed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Calf. c. Where are the statues that were removed from Statuary hall in the U. 6. Capitol9
 A. one statue from each state was left in Htatuary hall and the others were moved to the Hall of Columns on the first floor of the CaritnI.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

London's coronation social season off cially ended the other day. The last event was garden party given by the king and queen for 10000 guests at Bucking- ham Palace. The coronation season act ually began May II. May 12 was the big event, the coronation. Then followed events of lesser importance such royal lunch at the Guildhall, naval review by the king at Spithead, pageant at Wind sor and state visits to Scotland and Wales.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
Selected Poem
RAILWAY

(By Betty Richart in the New York Times.) White in the moon the long road lies" Steel tracks relentless steel, That glitter in the moon, that guide The grinding wheel Is it enough to hold a black Living thing to stern course? Over you rushes through the night A fiery horse
 And but for you he might run wild. Rayaging heldS and trHanpling grain. CHeart, lay down your glittering tracks To compass pain)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
T Test Y o UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. Name the three states of the Union smallest in area.
 2. Who was Giovanni Pratt?
 3. What is the name for the da.- ly rise and fall of waters of the oceans?
 1. Name the large university To- cated at New Haven, Conn.
 5. Which President of the U. S. first occupied the White House in Washington?
 6. Name the most eminent Ital- ian goldsmith of the high Renais- sance. 2. On what river is the city of Covington, Ky? 8. How much does 1t cost to send a letter to Iraqp
 g. Where are the Cayman ls- lands?
 10. In Tennyson's "Idylls of the King" who was Enidp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

What lovely July days! And several in a row. It makes one think that life is good Days of blue skies patterned in fleecy cloud designs; nights of clear brightness in the full of the moon. So pondering on same one begins to plan in the mind design for next December's Christmas card.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
FDR STATE DEPT SHAKE-UP
 REVIVES CAREER CLIQUE
inS DREW rEARs0R
nd ROBERT & ALIEN

WASHINGTON, July 24 ~ Some time ago Roosevelt confided to friends that ambition he wanted to full fill while President was cleanup of the State Depart ment And during the past month he has been realizing that ambition-With vengeance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
By ,. F. D.

The Treasury Department has invited competition for a design for the first postage stamp of @ series to be known as the "Presi- dential Series. The competition is for the design of one-cent United States postage stamp pie turing George Washington. It is proposed to issue a series of pos tage stamps of various denomina- tions which will be related in de- sign, and eventually the series will picture each of the Presidents of the United States to date.
 The design in the opinion of the jury is the most meritorious will be purchased for $500 by the gov ernment. The designs which are chosen by the jury for second and third awards will be purchased for $500 and $200 respectively. It is understood that the purchase of the designs carries with 1t no obligations on behalf of the gov- ernment actually to use the select ed designs as postage stamps.
 All designs must be submitted on or before September 15, 1887, to the section of Painting and Sculp- ture, Room All, Procurement Di- vision, Seventh and D Streets, Southwest, Washington, D. c.
 ANDORA. - Three values of new postage series have been re- ceived, 1 cent block; 10 cents blue; and 20 cents green. The stamp bears the c0untry's coat of arms.
 The Post Office Department re- ceived $21,592 through the first day sales of the Northwest Ter ritory Scent postage stamp in New York city and Marietta, Ohio, on July 13. First day sales in New York amounts to $l3,581 while at Marietta they totaled $8,001. There were 4g2,703 stamps sold at New York on the first day while 125, ,134 covers fere cancelled there. At the Merietta post office stamps sold numbered 267,048, while 130,531 covers were cancelled. Second day sales of the Northwest Territory stamp at the Philatelic Agency in Washington amounts to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24
A Thought for Today

o Lord my God, in thee do put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me.-Psalms 7:1.
 God is a spirit, infinite, eternal and unchange- able in his being, wisdom, power, holiness jus tice, goodness, and truth-Catechism
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PhiLateliC NezQ,S

Competition Invited in Designing New Presi- dential Series of Stamps-No Error in Northwest Territory Commemorative Series - Reports Re-
 ceived on Early Sales.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "The music sounded sweetly in my ears" say, music sounded sweet"
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580,S64, for which $17,425 was paid.

BRAZIL. - A set of two values cOmmemorating the second annual SouEh American conference on radio communication has been re- ceived and is proving 8 popular issue. The values are BOOT, red, orange and black; and 700 r, blue and sepia. The picture Is view of Rio de JaneirO's harbor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

LELAND HARRISON. Harvard or, is affablc, fairly able staunch republican economic royalist, and has a profound horror of flies.
 When Hoover transferred him from Sweden to be Minister to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-24

ANDORA. - Three values of a new postage series have been re- ceived, l cent block; 10 cents blue; and 20 cents green. The stamp bears the country's coat of arms.
Evening star., 1937-09-29

sentimental Aneric can
League votes for the Yankees in their
battle with the Giants. But their al
leeiance to the world champions was
not as strong today as it was "a hours
earlier.
1t seems that the last four times
Washington has sent a left t-handed
pitcher against the Yankees some
startling things have developed. For
example. by holding the champs to
seven hits and striking out nine men,
Rookie Joe Krakauskas won a 2-to-1
victory yesterday.
The three previous times the Mats
faced New York and used snuthpa W
slsbbing they beheld similar per-
formsnces. Ken Chase was the
pitcher in each Of these affairs. He
won \ 2-to-l decision. tanning seven
and giving up seven hits. and also took
%-to-2 verdict as ne again held the
champs to seven hits.
And. to pile up evidence, Chase also
performed in 4 fve-inning relief stint
and held the champs to one hit and
one run. In short. against Washing
toms two kid left-handers New York
has scored only five runs, earned and
unearned, in 80 innings of base ball.
Murderers' Row was held To ~ hits
and Krakauskas End Chase between
them struck out % men.
Evening star., 1937-09-29
Giants At Peak In -,

IT WAS worse in 1922. The Giants
that season we're about as good as
ball clubs get. They were murderous
hitters in pinches and Art Nehf
Hughie McQuillan, Bill Ryan and Jack
Scott were good for a game apiece In
the Series.
But in 1923 it was different. This
year the Yankees had the pitching
with Herb Pennock, and Bob Shawkey
leading the team to Al series victory
The Ysnks lost tough one in 1926
to an inspired ST. Louis team, 4 to ;,
in the greatest seventh and final game
up to that time. the game in which
old Grover Cleveland Alexander was
reused from Well-deserved snooze in
the bull pen and strolled across the
nerve-racked field and put Lazzeri in
his place and the base ball champion
ship in the West. the first time st.
Louis had ever won big league pen
nant."
You're not very convincing so far, ,"
mumbled the small beer.
Wait" "A id the rye and plain water.
II always save the punch line for the
last. Like all good hot league srguers,
l always hold something in reserve.
Evening star., 1937-09-29
I.ayzeri Teuts Krakky.

K RAKAUsKAs. according to Man
ager Bucky Harris. proved beyond
all doubt yesterday that he is ready
for the big shoV and is deserving OF
starting spot in the 1888 pitching
set-up. At first Harris was uncon-
vinced. but no longer. For assurance
he has the word of Signor Anthony
Lazzeri Of the champs. During the
course Of the New Workers. defeat yes
terday Lazzeri took time out to tell
Harris that the kid has plenty of
what it takes"
This is a broad statement. OF course.
but it will do for Harris. Facing the
champs for the first time in his life.
Krakky did not bat an eye. He gave
them real going lover.
The only New York run came in the
first inning, with the aid OF some
dubious Nat fielding. Rick Ferrell's
single in the second inning scored
George Case to tie the score. and in
the fourth Jimmy Bloodworth singled
across Johnny Stone with what proved
Evening star., 1937-09-29

tract at some such figure rs $4,000
per snnum. The Benswanpers OF
Pittsburgh would prefer to pay Au-
gustus 4 bit less, as who wouldn't?
But this is the sort of wrinkle that
can be ironed out
Nothing is so treacherous as a base
ball rumor. with the possible excep-
tion OF a grand opera soprano. Your
magnate may decide TO do the thing
in the morning. and then. on the ad-
vice OF his yogi, proceed in exactly
the opposite direction in the after
noon. This is the magnates privi-
lege-in fact, his hobby.
Thus, I do not guarantee that Mr..
August Mancuso will be a Buccaneer
next Spring. l merely know that the
deal has been discussed, and that my
tipster-R fellow who goes around in
black hood and rubber gloves-is
sure that Gus salary alone delays the
clincher and the formal signing of the
papers
tCopyrisht, 1887. By the North American
Nevspape Alliance, Inc)
Evening star., 1937-09-29
KELLER, SLAUGHTER
DOWN FOR BAT DUEL
Ace Hitters of Newark, Columbus
in Focus as Minor League
Title Series Opens.
By the Associated Press.

BY Inv AAsoc1tthd PTeM.
NEWARK. N. j., September 29.-
The battle between Enos Slaughter
OF Columbus Red Birds and Charley
Keller of Newark's Bears for indi-
vidual hitting honors loomed today
as the most attractive side issue In
the fight between their teams for the
minor league base ball championship
Batting champions Of the American
Association and International League.
respectively, the two youngsters we're
destined to be the most closely
watched performers in the nineteenth
little world series opening at Rup-
pert Stadium today.
1t was possible, of course. for 9TH
ers in the opposing casts to take the
starring roles, but in pre-game CAL
culations Slaughter and Keller, both
only 81 years old and both right
fielders, were the most talked about
players.
Both boys apparently are good
money" players. as they clouted even
harder in their league play-offs than
during the regular season
f. After cold rain yesterday, fair
and slightly warmer" weather was
/ forecast for today. II the weather
man says o. K, the second game
will be played here tomorrow night
and the third Friday night. The Sc
ries then will shift to Columbus,
Ohio, and 60 to q decision there.
Evening star., 1937-09-29
Enough to Awe Melton.

HERE'S one thing" said Mr.. r..
and P w. "the Yankees have
played to more fans than any other
world series team--just 2.055. 900 have
seen them. The Yankees are the world
series"
The small beer yawneG again.
Don't let Giant fan hear you say
that The Giants have been in II
world series. 1 know they won only
4 and lost 7, and they won 80 and
Alost 33 games. The Cubs have won
Anly two series and lost six The
Athletics have won "a and lost 19
In the big show But I'm still telling
you this is another year.
THE Yanks haven't been 50 hot
against left-handers. And they haven't
faced any left-handers as good as
Hubbell and Melton. The Yanks will
look Just the same tn Melton as one
Of those North Carolina country teams
he used to pitch against He's that
kind Of guy"
"Oh. yeah?' said the Yankee fan.
"when he faces Gehrig, Di Maggie,
Dickey. Lazzeri, Rolfe and few
others he'll soon find the difference.
! Hell find not only how far away he
is from North Csrolina-but also from
the National League. And it won't
be lust step or two
ccop,right. 1887. By the North American
Newspe per Alliance, Incl
Evening star., 1937-09-29
DREAD FATE SEEN
AWAITING WINNER
American Supporter Cites
Fancy Figures, but Can't
Awe National Backer.
RY GRANTLAND RICE.


n YEw YORK. September 30
N We'll. I think they're both
VI crazy" said the rye and plain
What are you talking about?
Who's crazy" Yawned the small beer.
The National League leaders" /"
said the r. and P. w The Giants
and the Cubs. the Terrys and the
Grimms. the oldest rivals in base
ball. fighting ii out, tearing each other
to pieces to see who gets the honor
of being eaten alive in October
They're both crazy
Maybe they won't be eaten alive"
But have you looked at the rec
ord' Do you realize" said the R.
and P. w. that the New York
Yankees have the best World Series
record Of any team in beseball?"
The small beer yawned. but the
rye and plain water was pulling his
necktie and tapping him on the COL
lsrbone.
In 1921, when the Yankees won
their first pennant, they were pretty
tough. but not tough for Jess Barnes,
Art Nehf and Phil Douglas. Even the
Great young outfielder, Babe Ruth,
wasn't enough to beat one Of the
finest ball clubs that ever stepped on
. diamond.
Evening star., 1937-09-29
Taking Apart Kid Krakauskas.

@HIs time of
sixhplace
for moment the of Pitcher Joseph Kkauska
Lithuanian. ethander.
he from?
balls
He just Bucky Harris him
thing Harris he
Joseph of the box Krakky
The atpr that
1t rumored that
Evening star., 1937-09-29
What u Melton, Hub?

THE Mats allegiance to the Yankees
IL born OF loyalty to the same
league and experience To a man
they picked the Rupert Co last year
against the Giants, but now they are
not so positive. A year ago the only
left-hander of any import in a Giant
uniform was Carl Hubbell. who won
the first time he faced the Yanks
and then dropped second tilt, which
ne worked out of turn.
Next week the prospective National
League champions will have two able
eft-handers in Hubbell and Cliff Mel
ton. This pair figures to work the first
two games for the Terry-eo-nund
And if two raw. unpublished and slight
ly wild rockies like Chase and Kra-
kauskas can make the Yankees sit UP
and beg. what, then, will Melton and
Hubbell do?
The Mats are asking this question
among Themselves today. And they
have something there.
Evening star., 1937-09-29
anks World Series Marks Giants Cubs Duel Look Futile
Major Leaders
BY the Associated Press.

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Batting-Gehrinssr Tigers. .a;b;
soiI. k.n:mSi Y,hT..s .Hs'fs!so. Yankees. iA:
Runs bstted in---Greenberg. Tigers.
,.an:.. S,t:s:5I 81, sie.ns sos; b n...'o.
~. 6ouSls:.s.ll. Si..-. ~ browns. 40; Green
Triples-Stone. Senators: Krsevich.
White eox. and Di Mario. Yankees.
Home runs-Di MAGIC. Yankees.
~: GreenberE. Tigers. 3s.
STAN bases,LChapman. Rad sox.
Murphyo YANKEES. 1874; Rufhns. Yam
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Battins-Medwick Cardinals, .37s:
Mize. Cardinals .3S2
Runs-Medvick. Cardinals. 10o;
Galan. Cubs. 1O5.
Runs batted in Medwick. Car
dinals. 152: Demaree. Cubs 100.
-. Hits-Medwick. Cardinals. 231; p.
wsnsr nsr,, Pirates. sis c.x.,u,. So.
Vaughan Pirates III;
Handley, Pirates. L..
wick. Cardinals. 80,
., Stolen hsses-GAsn. Cubs. %;
H'sh; ei1ehins STs' ds Is decision. or mor.-
hnbbell. Giants. 21-s. Root. Cubs.