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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
Re.huRinr court.

Connecticut legislators and sOlOns are grunbling and groaning about reCrgan- ization of the state government. News papers in other states are commenting upon the many proposals; other state officials are watching for the results to see if there is anything for them to copy. But right ne:.t door to us in Rhode Island there are plans afOot to change the gov- ernment around, so that better results may be attained.
 We don't know whether or not it all came about from President Franklin D. Roosevelt'S plan to revamp or streamline the Supreme Court of the United States, but Governor Robert E. Quinn has sent to his Legislature set of proposals deal- ing with the courts of the state. By the time the aSSemblymen have wrestled around with the problems presented by the proposed changes, maybe Connecti- cut will have achieved a few reforms and can sit back and see what Little Rhody" is doing.
 Among the changes proposed are: in- creaSing the size of the State Supreme Court from five to seven members; abol- ishing the superior court and SubSti- tuting circuit court system; rearrang- ing the probate court system; amending the Constitution to create ten-year terms for Supreme Court justices Some of these have familiar ring. Investigation will show that they have been proposed in Connecticut, too, in some form or an other
 For example, it was proposed that our superior court judges be placed on cir cult court system, and only last week the question of changing the system now followed in our probate courts with re- gard to local appointment of estate ap- praisers was discussed. With everybody discussing courts, judges, and constitu- tional problems, there are sure to be changes of various kinds affected. We sincerely hope that all will be for the bet terment of our civilization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
Taste of War Horror

After all these years, the chap who didn't know the gun was loaded is still the fellow who does most of the damage. We can watch out for the man who IS avowedly hostile. The one we can't guard against is the one who holds death in his hands without realizing it. The SaddeSt thing about that dreadful school tragedy in Texas is the fact that it was just one more of these didn't -know-it-Was-load accidents.
 The military court Investigating the tragedy is told that the school authorl- ties had tapped line of wet gas in order to save some $25O or $350 month in heating bills. A gas company official had warned that this might be dangerous; it had been thought that he was merely trying to drum up business for his own company, and the warning was forgotten
 The school authorities who sanctioned this change were eStimable men - kind-hearted, intelligent, devoted to the welfare of the community's children Not for all the money in the world would any one of them willfully have placed those children's lives in peril. But the accl- dent did happen, nevertheless, and some 426 children were killed The schoo! authorities simply had in their hands
  As so often happens in such cases, the gun went off,
 Now before we begin to feel too superior to these men, let's draw little parallel to this school tragedy. An explosion kill ing 426 school children is a most dread- ful thing - in time of peace. In time of war it would just be part of the game. With bombing planes dripping their eggs helter-Skelter, it would be a poor week in which some school or other wasn't bombed The Texas tragedy, in other words, would be duplicated over and over again in time of war.
 And the thing to remember is that if we let our country get into war, we = as individuals who expect one day to account for our sins before a Judge who knows the secrets of every heart-must share in the responsibility for such fright full catastrophes
 We wouldn't be thinking about it, of course, when the war fever struck us. We wouldn't see the dusty wreckage or the selpless, torn bodies, of hear the pitiful cries, whe nthe flags were fluttering in the wind and the orators were demand ing that we defend the nations honor. yitably - and all of us who consented to the war would have to share the responsibility.
 This gun is loaded, in other words - loaded right up to the muzzle. Let's realize 1t, before it is too late. Let's understand just what is involved in all this easy talkk of war. If this dreadful thing in Texas can lead us to such an understanding, then those poor young sters won't have died in vain, after all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31

The news that the Kingsbury home on Prospect Street, at the junction of Lin- den, will cause good many old-timers who have not been up through that sec- tion in recent years to take trip there. In the old days before the motor car was so popular Prospect Street always lured the pedestrian with it's fine homes and magnificent trees. It still has them and if there is anybody who has hankering for reminder of the old peaceful days of Waterbury, when life moved at some what slower pace than it does today, surely the walk up Pro pect Street will bring back those memories. We can re- call many times walking and running along Prospect and Linden Streets. What a thrill it used to be to see the carriages pulling up at the sidewalk blocks with the coachmen, immaculate and instantly ready, assisting men and women down. There was one yard up on Linden Street where pony used to cavort when not pulling small wagon; it was an attrac- tion for children from far and near.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
Major James William Carroll

The death of Major James William Carroll comes as shock to the people of Waterbury, in whose hearts he was most dear ever since the famous war days Of nearly 20 years ago. True, we have known he was not a well man, but there never was feeling on the part of his numerous loyal friends and acquaint- ances his condition was such as to be of an alarming nature.
 We, of Waterbury, brough up with him, go back to his young days blossoming out as a newspaper reporter, followed later by his admission to the bar. The people of the city saw him go off to the World War, at the head of Company G, and they saw him return, and have watched him closely for these many years. They have seen him act as grand marshal of num- erous parades of the city, and they have read with keen interest the language of the official orders as issued by him. These orders, in the estimation of all experienced military men of the city, were so excep- tional in phraseology, that they stood out for guidance and instruction to all participants of the particular procession, and the grand marshals of similar affairs His ideas were copied by many, and Will continue to be for years to come.
 "Bill' Carroll, as newspaper reporter, was not associated with The Democrat, but he was of the type of newspaperman tfsat fitted in with his competitors as well as with his associates on the paper he represented. He possessed keen mind, and insight into all affairs of a public nature. His study of military procedure aad knowledge of the manual of arms were we'll known to all those identified with the various military organizations.
 Waterbury mourns Major Carroll for what he was, and the good he was to the community.
 He dies as young man.
 He deserved better health and longer life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31

Another famous spot up in this section was the fountain at the foot of Rose Hill with it's tiny figure holding aloft wand from whose end a stream of water sprayed forth all day long Then there was the long flight of steps that led down from the angle of Linden Street to the areaway behind Dr. Rodman's house, aft- erwards the Waterbury Club, and more recently the Eagles Club. How many boys and girls, now grown up, climbed up and down these stairs in their endless games and pursuits throughout this neighborhood. They have been closed up these many years, but once were in com mon usage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
STATE ADVERTISING PLAYS I'M, PORTANT PART IN ECO-
 NOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Editor,-
 Waterbury Democrat,

Waterbury Democrat,
 March 30, 1897
 As proof that State, sectional or national advertising and publicity play 8 very important part in the economic development of our country I submit the following:
 "The Department of the Interior of the United States advises that 8 Tourist Information Bureau is to be established in New York City by the National Park Service, to coordinate efforts of the Federal Government and of the 48 states, in public edu- cation concerning scenic, health, historical and recreational oppor- tunities of their respective areas,
 Tn making survey for this pur- pose, the National Park Service discovered that twenty-eight of the forty-eight states now have state publicity bureaus in active operation preparing travel literature and information but that there was no central distributing bureau to which the public may apply for information of all states and Fed eral areas.
 Tt is to supply this need that the Secretary of the Interior approved the establishment of 8 tourist in- formation bureau in New York City which it is expected may develop along similar lines to those nain- tained py foreign governments in this country and concentrating in New York City. This Federal Bureau will act as distributing headquarters for literature, maps, motion pictures, etc. prepared by State Publicity Bureaus and by the National Park Service and other Federal Depart ments and will cooperate with transportation companies anl travel agencies to increase travel from people living abroad to the United States, and to improve travel facili- ties." ' Respectfully submitted
 Willard B. Rogers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31

Has anybody noticed where the moon has been rising of recent nights? If you keep close check on the lunar periods, you will have noticed that the moon has travelled far down the eastern horizon since last fall Watching it rise over the hills to the east and southeast of the city the last few nights it was possible to check up the wanderings of the planet or the twisting of the earth on it's axis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
Selected Poem
THE GARDEN CALLS
(By Eleanor Robbins Wilson in the Boston Post)

Eleanor Robbins Wilson in the Boston With rake in hand, good lady,
 Come to your garden fair, So many things are poking through That plead for loving care, Thrust dead leaves from the daffodilS And greet them shining there. Gay crocuses romp through the grass, Tulips are on the way, The hyacinths, blue white and rose Are climbing toward the day. While the moss phlox among the rocks Plans tapestries for May. Come, lady, with your trowel
 And coax each sprout of green, Young leaves creep up your trellises To spread a summer screen, While color weaves a warm surprise Deep in the dark unseen. The golden bells are at their height, And where the stone walk leads Your thoughtful hoe is needed now Among some forward weeds, Along the annual borders, too
 There's April cry of seeds Haste, lady. tend your planting,
 These are the telling days, If summer shrines of beauty
 Shall grace your garden ways Where morning summons worship And the fragrant evening praise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
Press Comment
DEVELOP SHERWOOD ISLAND
Bridgeport Ttmes-Star)

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 If there is one thing which Fair field county should get out of the present session of the General As- sembly, it is an appropriation which will mkake possible the real and full development of Sherwood Island as 8 state park.
 For years, the development of Sherwood Island was battled by various Westport residents, and, through their influence, by various Fairfield county legislators.
 Now, perhaps through the soften ing and conciliatory influence of time itself, such opposition has been removed, and opinion generally favors the further development of the park, which can be made, at a reasonable cost, into the finest pub lie shore resort on the Atlantic coast.
 An appropriation of $800,000 is asked to make such development possible and MT. F. T. Bedford, who has shown his civic generosity in many other ways, is willing to deal reasonably with the state on the question of proper right of way to the park, if 1t is developed as it should be.
 Furthermore, there is the threat that, unless funds are provided, and lands now under lease purchased, the public will lose its access to the park on May l.
 This should not be permitted to happen.
 The General Assembly has dallied long enough with Sherwood Island.
 There is no longer any question that 1t is, eventaually. going to be developed into g great state park which will benefit, in the course of years. hundreds of thousands of Connecticut residents.
 Let's develop 1t now, SO that this present generation can enjoy 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
A Book a Day
Why. Was President Lincoln Murdered?
BY BRUCE CATION

One of the strangest murder mysteries in American history is ex- amined by Otto Eisenschiml in "Why Was Lincoln Murdered?" (Little, Brown: $350).
 Lincoln was imperfectly guard- ed in that spring of 1865, says MT Eisenschiml. The plot against him was known, but practically not ing was done to foil it. On tlilt fatal night at Ford's theater, his
 bodyguard was absent from his post. Booth was given wide= open road. ,s
 After the murder, continues the author, the hunt for Booth was bungled by the War Department. Every road Booth might have taken was carefully e blocked-ex-, cept the one he actually did take. which was the most obvious one of the lot. Interference from Washington prevented man-hunt- CTS on that road from catching Booth sooner; when he finally was oyertaken, he was mysteriously killed in spite of the fact that he could and should have been taken alive.
 MT. Eisenschiml comes to no definite conclusion about all this. He merely makes suggestions 1 which are appalling enough, in all conscience.
 | For what he suggests is that the radicals" the die-hards led by Thaddeus Stevens, secretary of War Stanton, and their brethren actually connived at the murder as part of their plan, to crush the south. t A startling suggestion, this. which historians may laugh out of court. But it does make fascinat- ing reading = and it does give 8 picture of a dark, corrupt, and discouraging era in our nations I life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31

vtndicator, a militant foe of the Presidents bill, for many years has listed att he top of its of ficers on the editorial page, this name: Justice John H. Clarke, President"
 v A short time ago Clarke, only living retired justice of the sue premes court, made a nationwide radio speech upholding the Esresi- dents program. Now Clarke's name no longer appears among the Vindicator's officers.
 ] 2. Running for reelection last year, Senator Josiah Bailey sol- ,emnly assured his North Carolina constituents that he was a loyal Roosevelt supporter. But arl- rlouncement of the Presidents court bill saw Bailey raise the banner of revolt.
 To many staunch North Caro- lima democrats this was treachery and betrayal. For weeks vials or wrath have been poured on Bailey,s head. Leader in this att tack has been w. O. Saunders, two listed editor of the Eliza beth City Independent, who in one editorial accused Bailey of flout- ing the will of the voters.
 A few days later appeared . fuIl-page advertisement in North
 Carolina dailies, reprinting an
 open letter from Bailey reply ing to Saunders attack. At the
 top of the page was 3 large
 picture of the, senator with Q caption, Senator Bailey Chooses the Hard Way"." At the bottom
 was a line reading, Published
 by friends of Senator Bailey and
 of Constitutional Government" Modestly comparing himself to Peter the Apostle, Christopher Co., lunbus, Robert E. Lee, Moses and Henry Clay, Bailey proclaimed his intention of fighting the Presi- dent, come what may.
 Merry-GO-fSOuH0
 squirrel economics" IS the caustic characterization some New Deal officials are applying tot he gold situation in the U. s. Mines are working overtime, they point out, digging the metal out of the ground so it can be sold +o the government. then the goV- ernment promptly buries it in the ground at Fort Knox, K. .,. A scathing report on child labor. in the beet sugar industry will shortly be made public by the La Dor Department. The findings are the result of an extensive study.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31

1. In which state did Doris Reb- ellion" occur?
 3. On what river is the Russian city of Archangel?
 3. In which state was William Henry Harrison born7
 {. Where is the largest continu- ous mass of coral in the world?
 5. Who was Giuseppe Fortunino Verdi?
 6. When was the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs organized? < 2. In which country arc the Har2 Mountains?
 8. What was the nickname of General Anthony Wayne of Rev. Olutionary War fame2
 9. Name the state flower of Wis., consin.
 10. who wrote the novel, Henry Esmond?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

o. Which of the U. s. presidents were Episcopalians?
 A. George Washington, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zach ary Taylor, Franklin Pierce, Chester Arthur, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
 Q. Does lightning ever occur dur ing snowstorms?
 A. Although winter thunder storms are not phenomenal, the United States weather bureau says that 1t is unusual to have lightning and thunder while snow is falling. Such storm occurred recently in Washington, D. c.
 o. Please tell me the age and height of the English actor, John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
Current Comments

If we would keep faith with those who had faith in us, if we would make democracy succeed, say we must act--nowl
 President Roosevelt. The fewer people there are to be elected in any election. the more efficient will be the popular contrcl of power
 Newton D. Baker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31

Equipped with refrigerating plant a factory ship" will accom- pany the fishing fleet off the north west coast of Australia, and the fish caught will be fillited and packed ready for sale while at sea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31

It's funny how columnists, pretending to be impersonal, say what "the column thinks" Why not come out honestly and say q" think so and so?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "John will be home tomorrow; say, "at home"

Gieglud, who has been touring the United States in Hamlet"
 A. He will be B years old on April IA, and Is 5 feet, Il inches tall.
 @. Do foreign consuls in this country enjoy immunity from our laws?
 A. They are not diplomatic agents and therefore are subject to our laws.
 Q. What does the Irish phrase Erin go bragh" mean?
 A. Ireland for ever." It is an ancient Irish war cry.
 o. Which four states have only a single boundary marker for a common corner?
 A. Astone 2 feet by 12 by 6 inches set 3 feet in the ground, and marked on the northeast face Colo 370 N L. on the southeast, IN. Mex 32' w L. on the southwest Arizona" and on the northwest Utah 1875." This mark is deserving of more than pass ing notice, as 1t is the only one in the United States that is the com mon corner of four states.
 Q. Are brown -shelled eggs rich CT" than white-shelled ones?
 A. The result of numerous analy- ses shows that there is practically no difference in composition between hens eggs with dark brown shells and those with white shells. Brown shelled eggs command premium in the Boston market whereas white shelled eggs are preferred in some other districts.
 e. Where was the first motion picture theater in the United States located2
 A. At 262 South Main street, Los Angeles, Calf. It was called the Electric theater, and opened Apri |2, 1902. Admission was ten cents for the show which lasted about
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A newspaper offers prizes for the 'best amateur plans for developing cellars" How many do you spose will have bars in em?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
MUSSOLINI READY FOR WAR
 IF SPANISH REBELS LOSE
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WASHINGTON, March 31 - Confidential cables to the State Department during the past week have been grooming with bad news about the danger of war in Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
IN TODAY'S MAIL

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
Test our Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31

Gieglud, who has been touring the United States in Hamlet"
 A. He will be 33 years old on April IA, and Is 5 feet, Il inches tall.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-20
Bruce Cation Sdys:~>
To Save, Government Must Abolish Functions

pose an industrialist found such
body as the Federal Trade Com
mission cramping his style. Would
be open up with an attack on the
commission? By no means He
would simply start a campaign of
protest against government extra
vagance, agains bureaucracy
against spending the taxpayer
money, against overlapping commits
sions and against government red
tape.
That sort of thing reached its
climax about the time of the 1929
stock market crash, or little later.
1t was the popular thing then to
rail against government spending
and the unwieldy bureaucracy.
Back of it there was simply this
desire to lop off some OF the gov-
ernments functions to abolish
those bureaus and commissions
which were fighting to protect the
public interest from the rigors of
unrestrained greed.
1nere are, OF course, great
many people who sincerely feel that
the government could do all the
things it needs to do without spend
ing quite so much money on the
job. But the thing they need to
bear in mind is that what makes
government costly is chiefly the
things government does and not
the way it does them.
Military preparedness relief in
all its guises, the cost of past wars
those are the things that really
cost money. Until we are ready to
cut down on them, the savings we
can make will be comparatively un-
important.