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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08
WindS0r.S JOhn Fitch
Man History Overlooked May Come Into His Own During Anniversary of Signing
 of Constitution.
HARTFORD CoURANT

and Delaware gave him the exclu- sive right to navigate their rivers, and until l79o John Fitch was carry ing passengers by steam navigation. James Rumsey, however was always right on his heels and had obtained rights from Virginia. New York and Maryland for operating his own steam craft. Fitch had the genius and ability, but hc did not hace the packers, and river trade did not pay then, even as 1t has not on many of the eastern rivers since.
 The era of Fitch's constructive life came to an end after the disso- lution of his company, but his ideas, 1t is understood, were passed along to Robert Fulton in plans and draw ings. Fulton and Robert Livingston were given monopoly rights on the waters of New York State, and the packet service they instituted lasted for a number Of years. There are documents to show how greatly Ful- ton was indebted to the Connecticut man, and Fulton's line was a suc- cess for @ considerable period of time. Others have claimed thaey were the first to invent the steam ship: Fulton was the first to put 1t into practical operation. Yet even now the shallow river boats do not differ greatly from thsoe of John Fitch. He picked an excellent year for beginning the operation of the steamship the year when the Constitution was signed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08

were signified by the term "Prussianism"
 The pitiless, wholesale bombing of civil ians, the deliberate destruction of vast properties and tens of thousands of homes on the pretext of military necessity, and arrogant assumption of authority in a country with which Japan is theoretic- ally at peace, the unprecedented attack on the British ambassador and indiffer- ence to the worlds opinion - are these indications of the real character of the Japanese nation, or merely spell of hys- teria from which Japan will presently recover?
 Perhaps this rashness and ruthlesSness represent the ruling class or few doml- nant leaders of that class, rather than the nation as a whole. We cannot tell. At any rate, it leaves Americans, who would like to admire, respect and love the Japa- nese, sick at heart and bitterly diSillus- toned, and leaves large part of civilized mankind saying, T told you so." And naturally it arouses worldwide sympathy for the Chinese and the brave fight they are making, against great odds, to pre- serve their rights and regain full nationality.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08
Disillusioned

Americans are officially, and for the most part personally, not taking sides as partisans in the Sino-Japanese war, but they are necessarily judging what hap pens. And their judgment so far has gone more and more strongly against Japan. Her deliberate acts seem strangely at variance with her professions and pledges
 Her attitude seems to belle the estimate that our people have formed of the Japa- nese and in which they would still like to believe.
 Where now is the kindlinesS, the cour- tesy, the gentleness, the love of beauty, the prevailing charm, which Lafcadio Hearn saw in Japan and revealed to the world, and which our own travellers have usually founo in that country? In thelr stead we see barbaric cruelty, broken pledges, and the sort of ruthless realism" which in the bitter days of the World War
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08
A Thought for Today
Henry Hadley, Musician

Henry Hadley, American composer conductor who died in New York Monday, was one of Americas ablest musicians, if not the ablest. He was an earnest student of music in its highest forms, and a prolific writer of musical compo- sitions. When not conducting an or chestra he was composing, and vice versa. He contributed to the library ot noted music over one hundred and fifty songs and piano pieces three concert overtures, four symphonies and several tone-poems, cantatas and suites. He also wrote a few operas.
 Dr. Hadley's career as conductor was a significantly important one. He led well known bands in this country ana European countries. The best known American orchestras have had his import ant direction. There were few branches of music in which he was not interested and did not lend his cooperation. He was the champion of American composers, but not necessarily the native theme, and he had no liking for what is known as "jazz" even in it's best forms.
 One of Hadley's earliest works was -Four Seasons" a symphony, which won I1lIIl CIle FdueleWSkl anu Clle NSW GLiS land Conservatory prizes in 1902. His career in music was at all times an active and vigorous one. He was identified with the Norfolk (Conn.) music events, and was one of the founders of the Berkshire Symphonic Festival, conducting the first orchestra at Stockbridge four years ago. Descended from line of musicians on his fathers and mothers side, musical tra- dition was strong in the background, although his mother thought to discour- age him in the pursuit and study of music. He did much for the betterment of music. Dr. Hadley's career was distinguished one and he truly merited the position he attained as one of the foremost musicians of the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08
Clean Mouths

The children might as well be told that there are other reasons for brushing their teeth than merely having the teeth them selves clean and shining A dentist is aroused by the unusual number of infan- tile paralysis cases in some areas this summer to write the following: "The number of bacteria or other organisms in a mouth is almost in proportion to decay. An immune mouth might show a count of 10,000,000 while dirty mouth with decayed teeth might have 500, 100000 We should therefore be careful to keep our mouths as clean as possible
 "It is well known that unclean mouths and decayed, abscessing teeth frequently harbor the germs of infectious diseases such as chicken pox, scarlet fever and measles. Why not others? Doctors fre- quently warn us how sneezing spreads in- lection. Everyone having mouth in an unhealthy condition is source of con- tagion to the community as well as danger to himself"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08
Where Does State Come In?

A Stamford resident recently wrote letter to the Editor of the Hartford Cour- ant in which he explained how the New York Regional Plan was mapping tout an extension of the Saw Mill River Park Hartford. ." That's rather decent of never aware of the fact that Connecticut went outside of the state to have its roadways either mapped out" or pro- posed. AS matter of fact in the last ten years the state has turned down any number of requests for permission from private companies and individuals to build highways through our countryside.
 We have every respect for the New York Regional Plan and judging by what the letter-Writer said 1t has done a great deal for New York city and Westchester County All of which is very fine, but we confess that outside of admiration for its fine work and possibly interest in how it accomplishes so much in so short a time we have no other connection with the New York Regional Plan. It is possible, of course, that the body might bring to the attention of our Legislature in 1889 the advantages of continuing New York parkway, but beyond that what can be done?
 And perhaps by 1889 we may not have the same desire to build any more costly parkways through the state. We presume that the Merritt Parkway will be in full use then. And we presume that the nNch-discussed $100000000 cross-state
 kway will have made some advances. Who knows but what this far-reaching proposal is New York's effort to have their parkways continued into and through our own state? We're still in the dark as to how, when, and where the cross-state parkway is to become part of our state highway system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08
A Book a Day
Harper Prize Novel Is Rare Combination

"The Seven Who Fled' (Harper & Brothers, $2.60) were seven Euro peans forced to escape for political reasons from Kashgar, city in Chinese Turkestan.
 In writing the story of these seven, Frederic Prokosch won the Harper Prize Novel competition for 1887 and turned out story rich in color, adventure and thought.
 An aristocrat from England, an exile from Russia, Q German and an Austrian, members of e geo. logical expedition; fugitive from Belgium; French cosmopolite and his beautiful Spanish wife all join the caravan of wealthy Chinese merchant in the hopes of reaching Shanghai at the end of their flight. At Agsu, the first stop of their journey, circumstances force their paths to diverge.
 Against the rich tapestry of the east their stories unfold. Across the Tibetian desert, through the fort- resses of the Kunlun mountains, on the broad, yellow Kangtse river, in prison and in plague-ridden cities, each travels his own road, fulfilling his own implacable destiny.
 As strange as the land are those that people 1t. Dark Mongols in soiled brocade, silken-robed Chinese, Kirghiz tribesmen with gray, knife- like eyes and Turks in great boots and shaggy coats shoulder their way through the story.
 MT. Prokosch portrays his char acters' reactions to the fantastic landscapes, and their psychological conflicts with a sure hand, never once relinquishing his objectivity. He pays infinite attention to detail. Phrases of his description catch at your tnembory.
 The happiness of childhood, the exhilarating quality of terror, the power of love and the fascination of death arc themes, all woven into the strange mosaic of the novel. Here is rare book, combining a swiftly moving panorama of travel and adventure with the narrated search of men, each according to his destiny. to find an ultimate understanding of life. It is prob- ably too good to become best sell- er.-B. N.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08

"Propoganda-ridden" was the way some of the speakers at the Williams College Institute of Human Relations described this country during the recent session of Williamstown. Newspapers, movies, and the radio were blamed for a lack of "sound public opinion. Somehow or other we don't notice that the country lacks sound public opinion". We do realize that people are sWayed this way and that through the forces that individuals and groups set up in our midst, but when you get right down to basic facts this nation doesn't stray so far from the reservation that it can't get back when danger threatens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08

Nails are being driven farther into public utility collins every day. A Fed eral District Court recently ruled against three South Carolina utilities and in favor of the Federal Government when a permanent injunction was sought to prevent the Senate-Cooper River naviga- ton and electric project It was the claim of the plaintiffs that the PWA statutes of the Emergency Relief Appropriations Act were unconstitutional, but the court didn't agree. And the court further found that the private companies would purely purely fir from % competitiop ip' and md that this this gives no right to equitable relief. |. ." It is this last finding that will rock the prl- vate companies, for it is this self-same competition from government ownership that most of them claim should be a cause for retribution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08
In Today's Mail
 Anonymous letters will not be accepted unless accom- panied with writer's name.
CATHOLIC SPEAKERS URGED TO VISIT IN JAlLS
 OF STATE
Editor, Waterbury Democrat:

Editor. Waterbury Democrat
 Please print this note of thanks to your readers for the fine collection of books sent to ParnaSSus on Wheels, Inc, in response to my re- cent appeal in your paper. Later on will you print an article describing the response of the prisoners and the present Jail situation?
 We had requested Duoay Bibles, Lives of the saints, literature on mechanics, western tales, etc.
 We received 20 fine books on the Faith, mostly the Lives of the Saints, most welcome, but no Catholic Bi- bles. ....s
 However, on hearing this the Most Reverend Bishop McAuliffe offered to betstow, himself, some Douay Bibles.
 We regret to say that most of the prisoners in our Connecticut jails appear to be Catholics. This Is proved by their desire for the Rosa ries and Holy Virgin medals which we so often bring to them.
 The Bronson Library of Water- bury contributed 6 large number of Popular Mechanics magazines, so welcome to prisoners, also many charming, illustrated books of trav- el and entertaining wild western and other tales. Other well-chosen examples of fiction arrived; includ- ing several much desired volumes of Zane Grey, also c set of little ShakespeareS, some detective tales, two books of science, one on astrono- my, one on trees, which l bestowed on @ jail where the taller has Q farm. t
 Now, dear Waterbury friends, you are so generous in giving books, please give Parnassus some workers, some teachers, some speakers who will visit in our jails.
 Catholic jail visitors and speakers are especially wanted, because most of our prisoners are Catholics, great ly neglected Catholics and here Is an immediate and desperate need for Catholic Action. .r
 One of your kind Waterbury law yers has already made e number oi successful jail visits and jail forums on the subject of law. But more work is needed now.
 Until October first the, address oi Parnassus on Wheels, Inc, Is The David Hoadley Tavern, Bethany Connecticut. sTel. 8-0oo0. After Oct the address will be Genevieve Cowles of Parnassus, 425 Temple St., New Haven. Tel. 7-2640, New Haven.
 P. s; The detective tales a fas. cinating set, and the crime stories, I mean the murder mysteries sent to us, we must exchange, because they suggest so many methods of carrying out crimes. We bestowed one murder mystery on. q lawyer friend who has greatly assisted Par nassus and is now very i'll.
 GENEVIEvE CoWEEs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08

thoroughly tired of his tIiankless role. He had Q lucrative job awaiting him with . prominent architectural firm, SO he decided Co quit.
 To avoid pleas and pressure that he remain, he told no one of his intention until he announced his resignation to the press.
 Mail Bag
 IT. D. F., Bowling Green, Ky In saying that the Kentucky -Ten- nessee Light and Power Company reduced It's rates in MiGdlesboro after the IVA signed a contract with the city to furnish it cheap electricity, The Merry Co., Round was in error. The K-r Company did reduce its rates in that area but it does not serve the town of Middlesboro G. K. M., Indinn- apOlis, Ind.-Thomas Logan Of Kentucky. active among Young Democrats, is not related to Sem ator M. M. Logan of Kentucky {. B. A. B., New York William Hard, former Washington writer, is now working for the Republi- can National Committee, doing ghost writing and publicity work T. G., Philadelphia - Italy holds more world records ia avia- ton than any other country, with the U. s. Second. Italy has 45 world records, the U. s. 4S. France is third with 38. #
 Copyright, 1887, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08

working, peripatetic Con- necticut Yankee that he was, Wlnd- sor's John Fitch had almost as hard luck in the annals of history as he had in his own lifetime. Yet 1t was while the Constitution was being written that John Fitch managed to get the first steamship line in op- eration on the Delaware River, one hundred and fifty years ago this month. Even then, one James Run- sey disputed his claim to the inven- ton of the first steam packet, and later history gave most of the credit for the early institution of regular steamship service to Fulton and his Clermont. Poor Johf. Fitch, who had left his home in Windsor, and travelled far to the West and there conceived his Idea for steam river transportation, never found the reward for induStriousness.
 The members of the Constitu- tional Convention took time off to watch his craft ply the Delaware River. New Jersey, ePnnSylvanio
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08

A. A shavetail is an untrained mule. The term is applied to newly appointed second lieutenants to coln- pare them humorously to young, lin- broken army mules.
 e. I should like to know whether the U. 8. government has collected any money for the unemployment insurance fund2
 A. The treasury reported that on June l6 1t had $2s9,932, ,330 in the unemployment trust fund.
 e. How much has been spent on the Florida ship canal project, and why was the work abandoned?
 A. Five million dollars was spent on this project in 1885 and 1886. Work was discontinued because con- gross refused to make moro funds available.
 If you want copy of our "HISTO.GRAPH OF AMERICA" write the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir. tcenth Street, Northwest, Wash ington, ID. c. Enclose 1S cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08

States may get streets named after them in Washington, but President Roosevelt isn't going to sign any bills hay ing drives in the Capital Mall named for them. They are now named for four early presidents and President Roosevelt doesn't think the original plan of the National Capitals planner should be changed at this late date. A pretty good Job of planning was done by L'Enfant; let's not abuse 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08
Selected Poem
ESCAPE

 (Frances Frost In the New York Sum Wind in the tall grass Wind in the wheat Moved without shadow. saw the feet Turned toward the hill, The bare brown knees, And the brook water eyes Shadowed by trees. The brown-haired child Scarce tall as the corn Climbed with his heart ,tv Toward witch-grass and thorn, Climbed to hot fragrance Of the sweet-fern day, And left us the valley And nothing to say.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08

1. When was the Welland canal opened2
 2. What is Q cocoon2
 3. In which city is Madison Square Garden7
 {. On what river is the city of Memphis, Tenn?
 5. Name the two men who orga- nized the regiment of Rough Riders for the Spanish American war.
 6. Who wrote the Christian hymn. "silent Night"7 l.t-
 2. Name the city situated on the last chain of Florida Keys.
 8. What effect on birth control did the decision of Nov. 30, ie96. by the U. s. Circuit Court for the Second District, have7
 Q. In which state is the Pasca- gould river?
 10. How often is .. population census of the U. S. taken?-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08
Current Comment

Emile is not sick any more. -The warm words of welcome that the Dionne sisters gave Emile Dionne as. she rejoincd her sisters after i've days of isolation because of frsickness
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 848 p. m. daylight tine). Sun rises 6:25 a. m.; sets TIA p. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 High tide at Milford Thursday, Sept. 9, 2:lS a. m.; low tide, 8:30 a. m. daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M Kerby

e. This problem in etiquette has long puzzled mo and I wish you would give me the answer. Should I precede or follow my escort when following the usher to our seats in @ theater?
 A. The lady precedes her escort and takes the inside seat.
 c. What does shavetail mean and why are second lieutenants in the army called that?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08

Of course Hitler isn't afraid of any thing; it's just whim of his, that he has bon1b-proof cellars and cargo of poison gas at his Alpine hide-away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08

"U. s. Again Warns Subjects to Quit Shanghai at Once," says Toronto headline. Whaddya mean, Subjects?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08

The only Host generation" is one that doesn't follow its own leading on new problems.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08

When television comes, 1t will find the girls all ready to be looked at.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08
H. c. u. LATEST WORRY TO
 NEW DEAL BIG G-SHOTS
N DREW PEARSON

WASHINGTON, September 8. - Old Man High-Cost- ofIving scheduled to stage return engagement this fal and New Deal bg-shots privately are very much concerned N 3 H t3t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08

ToDAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, "The cause of hlS failure was on account of his imprudence"; omit "on ac. count of."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08
est Y o UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn Go last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-08

Copyright, 1887, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The daily independent., 1937-07-08
Stumpy Point
Personals
Missionary Meeting

The Woman's Missionary So
ciety met Monday afternoon Tor
the regular monthly business
meeting at the home OF MIS-
Dewey Wise with Mrs. Grace
Hooper leading the devotional.
Il Love Thy Kingdom, Lord was
sung and prayer offered by MIS-.
Mae Watson. Worship and meal-
tation by leader, scripture, ActS
13. 1-6, was read by Mrs. Ruth
Hopper. Missionary Topic was CIV
en- by Mrs. BlGnche MeeklnS. "A
poem. The Call of the Church -,
was given by Miss Lille Midget
and Lou Hooper. One verse OF
THE Church'S One Foundation
was sung. and leaflet on Mission
ary Personalities Was given py
Mrs. Phine Wise. Prayer by lead
er, the president then took charge
and roll was called by secretary.
Reports were given by officers
after which meeting was dismls-
sed with prayer by Mrs. Blanche
Meekins. The hostess then Serv-
ed waters and punch to Mes
danes Grace Hooper, Florene
Hopper, Maebelle Joyner, Ruby
Gray, G. C. Wood, Ruby Osborne,
Caddie Hooper, Ruth Hooper,
Phine Wise, Mae Watson. Blanche
MeekinS. Maude Hooper, Lille
Midget and Lou Hooper.
The daily independent., 1937-07-08
South Mills Social

Mr.. and Mrs. Condora and
daughter of Norfolk visited Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. Taylor Monday.
MI. and Mrs. Walter Forehand
and sons. Edward and Kemp, and
Helen Matthews motored to
Ocean View Monday.
Miss Matilda Bartlett, Mrs
Medlin and son and Annie Mae
Egan motored to Bacon's Castle,
Va. Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Overman and
Miss Frances Holmes spent Sun
day at Ocean View.
P. M. Matthews spent Sunday
with his family.
Miss Audrey Jones is visiting in
Deep Creek.
Nat Norris and Everette Eason
mOtOred TO Manteo Tuesday.
Deward Medlin and Franklin
Granger mOtOred to Raleigh
Tuesday.
Miss Media Condora of Norfolk
is visiting Mr. and Mrs. j. w.
Taylor.
3. L. Inez and J. w. johnson
The daily independent., 1937-07-08
Gum Neck Personals

Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Everton
and daughters, Agnes, Doris and
Florence, have returned to their
home at Hickory, Virginia, after
spending several days with friends
and relatives here.
Mrs. Jack Davis and little son,
William Jasper, Of washington,
D. c., arrived Friday to spend sew
eral weeks with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Claude Jones.
Miss RoSalie PariSher, who
spent the winter and spring with
her aunt, Mrs. Jack Davis, at
Washington, D. c., and attended
school there, arrived Friday to
spend the summer with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee PariSher.
Floyd Patick, who is working at
Franklin, Virginia. spent the week.
end with his family here.
Delton EvertOn and Leroy Tar
kenton, who are working at Coin
Jock, have returned to work after
spending a few days with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Ever
ton and Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Tar
kenton.
Harry O'Neal of Coinjock was in
The daily independent., 1937-07-08
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie SWIM

ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie SWIM
dell.
J. o. Everton has returned to
Franklin, where he is working, af-
ter spending a few days with his
family here.
Misses Violet Sawyer and Lille
Mae Jones spent the weekend
with relatives at MannS Harbor.
Herman Weatherly of Washing
ton spent the weekend with his
mother, Mrs. Henry Cahoon.
L. j. Liverman returned to
Scotland Neck Tuesday after
spending a few days with his fam
lily here.
Mrs. Claude Jones has been i'll
for the past few days at her home
here.
Mrs. Lula Manning and daugh-
ter, Miss LumSden Manning, and
son, Lester Manning, all of Ports
mouth, and Miss Elizabeth Win
ters of Suffolk spent Monday with
Mrs. Manning's sister and broth
er-in-laW, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
Tarkenton.
Henry Meekins and Ray Ever
ton returned to Scotland Neck on
Tuesday after spending few days
with their families here.