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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-11
Book Beer Heralds
 Approach Of Spring
Popular, fealthfu Beverage First Brewed in America
 in l637-Leading Statesmen Pioneer Brewers

Washington, D. C., Mar. 1l--With the advent of spring comes book beer and its symbol. the gallant goat, is an even more certain har- binger of the vernal season than is the proverbial first robin.
 Book beer, restored to legal status in the United States in the spring of 1883, after IA long years of prohibi- ton, has been one of the most popu- lar spring tonics in Continental Europe for many centuries. In America the custom of consuming 1t in the spring also dates back at least three centuries--to the estab- lishment of the first American brewery, in Massachusetts, in 1887.
 Pilgrim Fathers
 The Pilgrim Fathers, history re- cords, brought European brewed beer to America and continued to import 1t until they established their own brewery. Likewise the early set- tiers of New York state imported their native Holland hrews until l643, when Maheer Van Twiller, the sixth Dutch bovernor of Nieu Am- sterdam, erected a brewery at the tip of Manhattan island.
 William Penn also was brewer. He built a brewery near his home, in 1883, and sold beer at Bristol, Bucks county, Pennsylvania Under his proprietary laws, and to encour- age temperance, he allowed beer to be sold free of license-and no H. cense fee was imposed upon beer in Pennsylvania until 1847.
 Early Brewers
 In fact history records that many of the outstanding leaders in the colonization of America and in the founding of the United States were brewers, or interested in promoting the consumption of beer as a tenn perance and food beverage.
 George Washington brewed beer at Mt. Vernon. His brews were fa- nous for quality and flavor. He grew barley at Mt. Vernon to man. ufacture malt for early American brewers.
 General Israel Putnam. famed Revolutionary leader, was a brewer and kept a tavern. His tavern is christened by the Historical society of Hartford, Connecticut.
 John Adams, second president of the United States, was the grand son of a brewer. Samuel Adams, a founder and governor of Massachu- sets, Father of the American Rev. oiutton," 6 signer of the Declaration of Independence and 6 member of the first congress of the United States. was a brewer. He was one of seven signers of tine Declaration of Independence who were brewers or indirectly interested in the brew ing industry.
 Encourage Americans
 Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. founders of the two fna- j0r American political schools Of thought, were agreed upon beer as a healthfui temperance beverage. In 1916, Jefferson wrote to President Madison: "A Captain Miller Is about 70 settle in this country and estab- llsh q brewry. wish to see this bev- craze become common" Hamilton drank American hFewed beer and urged increased duty on imported
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something about 1t.
 This lesson is being driven home to Kansas Citians as the most thor rough city housekeeping of many year continues to shake this city
 Seven people are already ticketed for jail, reformatory or prison terms of from six months to three years. Four more have been convicted and sentence suspended. Sixty more are under indictment. And a still-actiVc federal grand jury has summoned 30 more who face possible indict- ment. +,- ,.=
 Kansas City, whose local and state politics have for years been doln- mated by Boss" Thomas Jefferson Pendergast, has long been .accus- toned to election frauds. Ballot box es have been stuffed, election judges and voters intimidated, voters al- lowed to repeat" ballots not count ed, or the count falsiiied.
 Tn 1884, there were five killings and Il sluggings in and around elcc- ton booths.
 Good citizens" gradually adopt ed an attitude of Well, its terrible, but nothing can be done about it." The state government, dominated by the Pendergast machine, offered no relief. ACTED ON PROTESTS
 But there happens to be a federal law called the Civil Rights Act. It says: "1f two or more persons coii- spire to injure, oppress, threaten or intimidate any citizen in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or because of his having SO exercised the same, they shall be fined not more than $5000 and im- prisoned not more than 10 years, and shall, moreover, be thereafter ineligible to any office, or place of honor, profit, or trust created by the Constitution or laws of the United States" .r
 Certain indignant citizens went to federal district judges Albert L. Reeves and Merrill E. otis, and to U. s. District Attorney Maurice M. Milligan, and laid the situation be- fore them. The bare figures on the election of November, 1886, showed that there had been widespread crookedness.
 A federal grand jury made up of Missourians from outside Kansas City was impaneled. Prosecutor Mil- ligan obtained the voting records, checked tally sheets against ballots, checked registrations, carefully ex- amined ballots, summoned witnesses who were certain their ballots had
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NO DIVERSION
 OF ROAD FUNDS
Senator LOnergan Assured
 Federal Money Spent .- As Directed

Washington, D. C., Mar. 1l-No evidence exists showing that alloca- tions of funds for federal highway projects in Connecticut and olne dis tribution of municipal funds between smaller and larger communities have been carried out improperly the bureau of public roads has informed U. 8. Senator Augustine Lonergan of Hartford. Senator Lonergan had asked for an investigation by; the bureau upon receipt of complaints from New Haven and other commu- mites in Connecticut to the effect that federal and state money for road purposes was being spent on highways beyond city limits and not reasonably apportioned among the smaller and larger communities.
 According to Thomas H. Mac- Donald, chief of the bureau, be- tween July l, 1883, and January l., 1887. 1S2 miles of road improve ment had been placed under con- Struction or completed in Connecti- cut, involving 8 total cost of $2,- ll8,500. Of this sum of $2,07o,52 was aliocated from federal funds.
 In Waterbury the amount spent was $i7i, ,391 for road improvements. Torrington's total was $65, ,930 while that of Naugatuck was $23, ,495, Hartford's total was $445,006 while that of Bridgeport was $l66,93l. The New Haven total was $i22,809.
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beer to encourage American brewers.
 Patrick Henry also was an earn est advocate of beer. According to his biography, he believed that the introduction of 8 harmless beverage would be beneficial" in reducing drunkenness which was prevalent immediately after the Revolutionary war. He imported barley from Scot- land and got a Scotch brewer and his wife to come to this country and make beer. To render the beverage popular he always had 1t upon his table during his last term of oftice as governor of Virginia.
 Pioneers
 Pioneer American brewers also were among this nations earliest philanthropists and some of the old est and most famous educational institutions of the United States were founded or endowed by brew CTS. Vassar college, Poughkeepsie, N. F., was founded by Matthew Vassar, a pioneer American brewer. Henry Rutgers, who endowen Rut- gers university, New Brunswick, N. J., was the great grandson of Rut- gers Jacobsen, who established 8 brewry at Port Orange (Albany) NY, in 1649. Rutgers brew was so popular with the church people of early New York colonial days that it was known as church beer" and was served at weddings and fu- nerals
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-11
YOUNG PIANIST
 GIVES RECITAL
Future Town Hall Artist at Catholic High This
 Evening

Miss Helen Frederick, pianist. whose first New York recital will take place at Town Hall on April 6, will give the same. program this evening at the Waterbury Catholic high school auditorium. Miss Fred erick is regarded as one of the most promising of the young American pIaniSts and her presentation this evening will be well attended.
 Her program is listed as follows: Chromatic Fantasie and Fugue <.
 ........ ....,.......,..,.. J. D. bhCu
 (Ed. by Hans Won Bulow) Fantasie in c minor, K. 475 .....
 ...........,........ Mozart Sonata. 0 minor, K. 457 .... Mozart
 Allegro, Adagio Motto Allegro Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13 .r...
 ..........s.....,s SCt1uHluIlu (Theme, If Variations and Finale) Iberia (1st Book) .......... Albeni2
 Evocation, Fl Puerto (The Har- bor), Fete--Dieu q Seville( Corpus Christi Festival in Seville).
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defendants before a jury in the court of Judge Otis.
 VOTE DISCREPANCIES
 First to go to trial were Edson M. Walker, democratic judge Loretta McEntee, democratic judge; Chloe Albright, republican judge; Elijah Burke, republican judge; Anna V. OLaughlin, democratic clerk: Tessie Mears, republican clerk: and John H. Drummond, democratic precinct captain, all from the thirteenth pre- cinct, twelfth ward.
 All were indicted on charges they falsely, fraudulently and corruptly counted the ballots. It was alleged they certified the vote in the pre- cinct was as follows for presideh- tial elector: Roosevelt, 686; Lan- don, 6l.
 The indictment claimed that votes in the precinct actually were cast as follows: Roosevelt, 570; Landon, ITO. ..A
 The second count in the indict- ment alleged the vote in the pre- cinct was reported as follows for representative in congress: c. Jas- per Bell, 686: Paul R. Byrunl, o.
 It is apparent there was no nec- essity for fraud. The majority of the democratic candidate was not en- dangered by the truthful vote.
 From that trial Mears and AL bright threw themselves on the mercy of the court. They later were placed on probation. The jury re- turned verdict of guilty for Walk CT and Druinmond and was unable to reach a verdict on McEntee, Burke and O'Laughlin. They may be tried later.
 Walker was sentenced to two years, plus five months more at a later trial. Drumnond, the demo- cratic precinct captain, was sen- fenced to two years.
 Testimony at this trial revealed violation not only of the federal, but also of 20 state laws.
 TOMORROW: How fraud and in- limitation were laid hare by fear less federal investigation.
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54,OOO WOMEN TO
 MEET IN GEORGIA
University Group Opens Annual Convention Mon.
 day in Savannah

Members of the America Associa- tion of University Women, number ing more than 5000 women, will have first hand opportunity to see If Its True What They Say About Dixie" when they attend the tenth national convention of their organ ] 1tion in Savannah, Georgia, March IS to IS inclusive.
 The lure of Savannah, with its famous old squares and buildings, It's surrounding plantations, and country estates with It's world- famous gardens in their spring sea- son prime, will furnish an enticing [ compartment to the excellent pro- grail which has been arranged for tn, four days convention.
 Wi.h nationally recognized speak CTS and education authorities listed for the various sessions, there will be unusual significance lent to the various section meetings and round tables which are featured htrough- out Tuesray afternoon and all day Wednesday of the convention week.
 Social high-lights of the conven- ton will be the evening programs. The Georgia state division will be hostesses to the delegates at a re- ception Monday evening, followed by a presentation of "Heaven Bound" Q beautiful and authentic dramatization of the negro's idea of God and heaven and his final tri- umph through trial and troubles, with old folk songs and spirituals by a choir of some 200 negro voices. Other evening programs include the ceremony on Tuesday celebrating the growth of the associations mll- lion dollar fellowship fund, con- cert and demonstration of dance as an art on Wednesday evening, and informal dinners for the various section delegates and representatives on Tuesday evening. The sectional dinners precede an evening address by Dr. Katharine J. Gallagher, pro- lessor of history, Boucher College, whose subject will be "Women in the Renaissance" Dr. Gallagher is chairman of the American Associa- ton of University Women's Fellow ship Awards Committee.
 Through its support of research fellowsips for gifted women scholars, the American Association of Uni- yc-sity Women does a unique work, one which has been maintained throughout the 55 years of the as- sociation's activity in the educa- cational field. Contributions to the million dollar endowment fund now being raised by the A. A. U. w., will be reported at Savannah.
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U. s. Judges Merrill E. Otis, left,
 and Albert l.. Reeves, pushed the
 trial and prosecution of those acc
 cuSed in the vote fraud case. as they would a daily habit. For years they had worked at the polls. And for years votes had been count ed that. had not been cast.
 Most of the poll workers or rnem- bers of their families, were office holders. Each election was an in- centive to exhibit party zeal. It was a big moment for the precinct cap- tain to report that he was turning in 600 odd votes for So-and-So and 48 votes for the opposing candidate.
 Before the November election, Pendergast sent out word that Jaw and order" be observed at the polls.
 But some of the boys and some of the women, not realizing the gov- ernment was giving special look in at this presidential election, tried to see if they could report major- ity that would attract the attention of the "big boss" and perhaps win 6 better job.
 Judges Otis and Reeves, republi- cans, and Prosecuting Attorney Mill ligan, @ democrat, are at odds with the Kansas City democratic organ ization, but the very background of the election indictments and con- victions of republicans as well as democrats, hears the investigation of partisanship.
 AIDED BY F. E. I.
 As early as the registration in September, l936, 8 group of Kansas City attorneys called on Judge Reeves, protesting against irregu- larities.
 Action at this time would be construed as political, but if you bring me evidence of fraud at the general election in the votes for pres ident, vice president or representa- tive in congress, then I can sum- mon Q grand jury to take action" Judge Reeves said.
 On the following Dec. IA, Judge Reeves moved for a complete and immediate federal investigation of alleged fraud at the Nov. 3 election.
 T understand witnesses will be before you to say there were men who cast ballots that were never certified" Judge Reeves said in his charge to the grand jury. We can't surrender the ballot boxes to thugs, gangsters and plug-uglies."
 Before the grand jury paraded voters testifying as to the ballots they cast and their experiences at the polls. Much of the evidence pre- sented before the jury was supplied by federal bureau of Investigation agents who had interviewed voters.
 The result was 75 indictments and an early trial of seven of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-11

Fancy that Gentlemen are going to wear pearls this year in the Easter parade and subsequently, Yes we said gentlemen not ladies It goes without saying they will be more or less peared The black pearl preferred but white is permissible Now isn't that just ducky!
 Claret to you sour table wine, gets its name from continues to sing in tune after twenty-five or years of grooming passed the half century mark more than
 year ago. He paved the way to speak, for grooming in its many forms from the early rag song to the present day hot rhythm which somehow other does not seem to have the swing infections of AIS presentations. The King of England (and we don't mean his we'll dressed brother, the Dock of Windsor a dinner jacket with one button shirt front and single good sized diamond for they say in the better ladies' dress we will try out readers is that reddish purpsh plant with the pendant blooms known as FUCHs1A, yes FUCHSIA, f-u-c-h-S-i-a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-11

t Publishers Eptaph . There are good many ndde-aged men in this country who ought to read with that the A. L. Burt publishing house has been sod Not that the fate of lone publishing house of especial importance But this Burt firm, 30 years or more ago. unoaded the youth of America perfect deluge of ad- venture stories and if there is grown man in the land who did not boy dip into at least one of the firms offerings it can be only because he didn't read at a For was Burt who published G. A. Henty Horatio Ager IT, James Otis, and Harry Castlemanand where is the lad of the early 1900s who did not devour many books by those authors he could lay hands on Those authors to-day sound very antiquated and out-moded But they gave millions of boys long hours of interest and ideals into the bargain Not bad epitaph for authors and publisher alike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-11
Good Evening.
wANDERLUSr
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

How awfully nice 1t would be
 To travel and go places, To study life, cuStom1 and what not
 Among the foreign races. .. To learn for ourselves If it's so
 What fin books we read; Are English moors as we fancy, Just what is the Hindu creed2 .. Arc the southern isles always h0t2
 Do Esklmos dress in skins? What sort of land is Saskatchewan,
 And what kind of people the Films? . Would one get along in Paris, France
 If the language they didn't underStand2 Is the Tai Mahal way of in India
 As pictured, dazzling and grand? Do all Russians wear fur caps
 And stamp about in high shiny bootS3 Does Japan resemble 8 souvenir bazaar
 And how about bamboo shoots? Would the English countryside agree
 With your favorite authors description2 Are hedges there extra green and tall,
 Do they say, cheero as in fiction? These are some of the things one wonders
 AS persists that urge to roam; Are other countries awfully different Or more or less just like home? . -Em Elm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-11

Thomas J. Pendergast, above, Kansas City's democratic boss for years, retired from active control of the organization only . few months ago. He announced at that time, however, that he would retain an interest i'm the clty's
 politics.
 not been counted. Anonymous threats to judges and prosecutor failed to deter them.
 Within 60 days, 75 indictments had been returned, Il convictions had been obtained.
 Because the federal grand jury has remained in session looking into ballot boxes, many other persons in Kansas City, both republican and democratic, who served at the gen. eral election Nov. 3, remain 6 bit iittery.
 So thorough and convincing has the governments prosecution been, 1t is doubtful if either the democrat ic or the republican organizations in Kansas City could muster to- morrow full complement of men and women to man the polls. ROUTINE TASKS
 The 75 indicted and the II con- victed are ordinary men and wom- cn. They took their election chores
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-11

Editor, Tall Tower Topics: Could you suggest for and my friends hike that would not be too long and yet at the time provide some good scenery and exercise There are six in group of walkers and we would appreciate something little distance from the city we've covered most of the familiar hikes around the valley. Acrnes (At that rate presume you've toured the High Rock section between Naugatuck and Beacon Falls. If you haven't by all try this spot at any time of the year. Another good spot for hiking is up to West Peak in Meriden There is an old trail which starts Mirror Lake in Hubbard Park the way into the Silver City. The climb is at least 500 feet and if the day is just right you should see Long Island Sound. The Ed0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-11

As the wheels go round. Much of the news comment in the current issue of Connecticut Industry is concerned with dear old Waterbury. The com-
 entator goes to bat with the recent reception for Chase Company officials. Item %-The benrus Watch company announces plans to expand Its adver Using campaign budget in the coming year. Atten- tiOn is called to the Waterbury Button company ad- which were chroniced through Democrat news col umns some weeks ago. New engineers at the Bristol company includes E. H. Hart J. N Swarr, K. J. Platt, and R. A. Barnes Robert L. Goes marriage is also recorded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-11
Here and there

Here and there Mr. and Mrs John Candida gently celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary and the popular barber quite busy the weekend accept ing congrats . Bob Clair of Boston Waterbury visitor yesterday being the guest of Ed Dnneen of the Met ropotan Life Insurance company. Both were class mates at Holy Cross and neghbors in West Roxbury be- fore Ed came down to Waterbury. The Towers thanx for the quick and thoughtful response to the cent request for piano for local organization The so- ciey the Towerman is informed very grateful and will learn something every day, don't you? For instance we had to read in magazine advertisement that pruning shears and clippers made in Oakvie.
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POLICE PROTECTION CHEAP

Cheyenne, Wyo., (UP)-Residents of Cheyenne pay 10 cents per capita for police protection. Information from the national municipal league reveals that figure is the lowest for all cities in America with a popu- latioll of 30,0O0 or under.
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FALSE ALARM

Three companies of firemen last night answered false alarm from box 82l at Lexington and Oakland avenues. The alarm came in at 8:53 o'clock.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-11

Five cities in the United States have more than 100000 popula- ton, according to the 1880 cer- sus. They are New York, Chi- cago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Detroit.
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AnsIUers To
 Test. Questions


 Below arc the answers Co test questions printed on page 6. 1. 1. The time when light ap- pears in the sky.
 ?. A pure form of commer- cial gelatin obtained from the swimming bladder of several species of fish.
 2. Yes.
 1. English writer.
 s. Benevolent Protective Order of Elks.
 6. Everett Lloyd. 2. It IS the name for the whole island of New Guinea. 8. Papeete. 9. Star time. 10. Catherine Dale Owen.
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Kansas City's Lesson Shows How
 Voting Frauds May Be UprOOted
AVENUE TO CLEANER ELECTIONS
 OPENED BY U, s. JUSTICE
 TO EVERY COMMUNITY

articles revealing election fraud trials The picture punished federal investigators interest to every voter. > i
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Down the Ian

Down the lane. Francis Lusk crack Crosby swimmer of few years back dropped into town the other day to acquantances. He's doing very nicely by himself in Troy N Y. He still clothes like an Arr row collar ad figure. Pretty Eleanor Hurtg is open- ing her mail now Prospect street She's the niece of George Hurtg who managed the Independent Buresque Company at Jacques. |. George Lawlaus honors the Tower with his first contribution of tinfoil Frank "Tingles" Sanardi and family back from Lake Worth Fla where three months passed like three weeks. each afternoon. . Mrs Al Jonikas and her new baby boy expected to be released from St Mays Hospital late this week.