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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

Likewise we are not surprised that short shrift was made of the plan to permit vertical drinking at the bars in liquor establishments After the Senate fixed it up so that men, not women, could stand at the bars in hotels, restaurants, and clubs, the House decided that it was best to confine bar-drinking to hotels and clubs, eliminating the restaurants We hope that with so many pressing finan- cial problems besetting the legislators they won't worry too much over amend ing the liquor laws. After all they do not affect us like the other important mat ters to be dealt with do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
A Book a Day
Mourning for Lost Empire of Austria

Twilight Of A World" by Franz Werfel (Viking: $3), is g collection of eight short novels and long stor- ies bound together by a single thread of retrospective longing into one volume.
 The stories, only a few of which have been previously translated into English, are of varying excellence A good many of them are products of the authors earlier creative years, and as such will disappoint readers who became first acquainted with him through his later works.
 To my mind, the most wholly satisfactory stories are "The Stair case," g monologue which q young girl holds with herself as she mounts the staircase to the fourth floor of g hotel, and Glass Re- union." Other readers will of course prefer other stories according to individual tastes.
 In all of these tales there is a note of longing for 8 day that is past. As he looks back on the de- clining years of the Austrian em- pire, the writer feels a great nos talgia for that lost era. The stories are preceded by a long essay on the meaning of imperial Austria, which in the light of some of MT. Werfel's other work iS somewhat difficult te
 understand completely.
 It is clear, however, that to hin
 those last years of a great tradi-
 ton are representative of hi, ] youth, of his first ideas and ideals
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

titude toward the administrator. On a number of occasions he was responsible for tempering violent strictures of the Chamber against it.
 Sibley is 52, deeply religious and very active in charitable organiza- tions. He has extensive farm pro- perties in New York, California. Canada and Montana. He inc herited a considerable fortune, which he greatly increased. Both he and Mrs. Sibley have become very fond of Washington's official and social life.
 Merry-G0-R Round
 Charles F. Pace, veteran fi- fanciaI officer of the senate, has a unique record in the government service. In the 24 years he has held his post he has never had an account challanged or dis allowed. Also, he is doing the work of his office with the same number of employees he had when appointed in 1913. Pace favors a pension system for congression- al workers with IS or more years service. At present this class of government employees is exclud- ed from all pension provisions.
 Copyright, 1897, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

fiddle was not invented in Nero's time and also he was at his villa in Antium fifty miles from Rome when the fire occurred.
 @. Are any metals more malle- able than gold, silver and platinum?
 A. The following is the order of malleability of the metals: gold, sil- yer, copper, platinum, iron, alu- minum, tin, zinc, lead.
 @. When eating grapes. plun1s and cherries, how should the seeds be removed from the mouth?
 A. Remove them one at 8 time, between the thumb and forefinger. It is not good form to spit out bones or seeds on ones fork and then transfer them to the plate.
 If you want copy of our book let on FAMOUS WORLD STRUCTURES, write the Water bury Democrats Washington Bu- | reau, 1912 Thirteenth Street, Northwest, Washington. D. c. Enclose cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

He fourns, also, for the colo rand the glory which have gone out of the Austria which he loved. Widely different as these tales appear on the surface, the connecting link ex- istS.
 The book is, of course, somewhat biased, rather sentimental, but well worth reading for ell Of that.-E. IM. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

differ on the court plan or other issues. We don't think that the revolting demo- crats should be threatened with loss of support by the party machine. We can't see Connecticut democrats deserting either Senator Augustine Lonergan, who is up for reelection next year, nor Senator Francis T. Maloney, who will be up at the next national election, 1940. Their stand does not warrant diminution of party interests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

Pennsylvania is to be congratulated on finally putting across the plan to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg next year by dedicating a permanent peace light memorial. Its cost is to be apportioned among the forty eight states, each one contributing $5, 900. We sincerely trust that July 1, 2, and will find every state represented at historic Gettysburg for the diamond anniversary of one of our famous Civil War struggles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
Selected Poem

THE STAFFORDSHIRE PLATE (Jessie Lnkletter in the Christian Science Monitor) would treasure an old blue plate Moulded by humble potter In old StaffordShire. The glaze is of the blueness Of summer clouds Before shower. The deep border holds roses Entwined with cowslips, And the leaves and tendris of grapes The blue plate is complacent jewel With high luster of rare beauty Lasting through hundred years What symbols of home, of cheer and of comfort, What sweet thoughts of warm kitchens and happy
 women, Come back with the old blue plate!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

o. Where are the principal trap shooting meets in the United States?
 A. At Vandalia, Ohio.
 o. When were the penalty en- velopes first used by government officials and departments?
 A. May 1, 1879.
 @. Were any of the Old Testa- ment prophets wealthy?
 A. Probably Isaiah, who spent much time at the palace in Jeru- salem and was an adviser of four successive kings, was a wealthy man. o. Did Nero fiddle while Rome burned?
 A. That is only a legend. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

1. In architecture, what is dor mer?
 2. What was the original name of Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington? 3. Name the three rivers. that join, to form the Missouri River.
 4. What is a moonshiner?
 5. Who was Johann Wolfgang Goethe? 6. Where is the Desert of Gobi? 2. What is the common name Tor the Treaty between Germany ana the Allies that ended the World War?
 8. What is 8 statoscope?
 g. Name the animals that live in colonies and build remarkable dams.
 10. What species of trees bear acorns?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
A Thought for Today

Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, will shew you to whom he is like: He is like man which built a house, and digged deep, and laid the founda- ton on rock: and when the flood arose. the stream beat vehemently upon that house. ana could not shake it; for it was founded upon a rOck-Luke 6:47, AS.
 The practical effect of a belief is the real test of it SoundneSs.-Froude.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

The colonists at Matanuska, Alaska, run true to form in setting up local government, but they've been very delib- crate about it. The Mayflower fellows did that before they landed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
IN TODAY'S MAIL
HsAANsssz

This newspaper responsible facts opinions from unless accompanied with the writer's address will not be accepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

Maybe the next public abuse to tackle is the "candid camera. It isn't fair to show people as they are.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
Daily Almanac

Daily Almanac Moon sets 2:46 8. m (daylight time). Sun rises 5:5O a. m.; sets 8O7 p. m. edAy- light time. All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, 'T spank him when he acts that way; say, "in that way"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
Feet Y O u IF Knowledge

Can you answer seven Of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
|BR ANDEISW WILL NOT RESIGN
 WHHECOURTISUNDERFIRE

WASHINGTON May 20 - Runors have been widely published that Justice Brandeis is going to resign but in private conversations with his friends he has indicated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-17

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The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-17

began taking pictures in 1858,
shortly after the @tin type" pho
tograph was invented. Much Of
his early work was done in the
West and his pictures of the yell
lowstone country are said to have
aided in influencing Congress to
establish the great Yellowstone
National Park.
Many pictures Of that region
were made between 1870 and 1879
when Jackson was the official
photographer for party of the u.
S Geological Survey. Later he
made many pictures for the ear
lest transcontinental railroads,
showing the scenic beauty along
their routes through the Rocky
Mountains.
His notable collection of some
10000 early photographs was re-
Gently brought to public attention
when the negatives were purchas-
ed for the Ford Museum, along
with about 10000 by other pion-
eer photographers.
Jackson is also capable paint
er, and still works in oils and
water colors in spite Of his age.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-17
CONSERVATION
PROGRAM FOR 1888
Will be Considered At
Group Meetings To Be
Held In State

Dates for three group confer
ences to consider the conserva-
ton program for 1888 as it applies
to the various sections OF Mary
land are announced by Paul E.
Nystrom, of the University of
Maryland extension service who is
executive secretary of the State
Conservation Committee. The
first will be held in Baltimore on
Dec. IA, the second in Denton on
Dec. Is, and the third in Upper
Marlboro on Dec. 16.
The conferences will be attend
ed by county agents, county COM
mitteemen and members Of the
State Conservation Commsttee.
Authorities of the AAA from
Washington will be present to ex-
plain the details of the 1893 con-
servation program.
Although similar to the pro-
gram carried out in 1897, the pro-
gram for next year differs from
that program in some important
aspects. One of these is the fact
that each farmer who participates
will be assigned quota for soil
depicting crops and a soil-conserv-
ing quota for his farm and the
maximum payment he can earn
will be based upon his compliance
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-17
of the Christmas-giving spirit into
a sense of obligation.
The Shortest Day

Praise be, we have reached the
shortest day of the year. When
the days begin to lengthen, then
the cold begins to strengthen, to
be sure, but also we are then
headed toward springtime, even
though the worst of the cold sea-
son still lies ahead.
Since away last June we have
been seeing the sun rise later
and set earlier, until recently
some Of us have been going to
work before daylight and return
ing after dark, which make the
work days seem long even though
the actual day be short. But now
with the days beginning to leng-
then, we can look ahead to the
day when the first seed catalog
arrives, to the time when the first
crocus sticks up its brave little
head on sheltered corner of the
lawn, when the first blue bird
sings.
We are headed again toward
the Good Old Summer Time" in
stead of away from it, and it is
productive of mighty comfort
able feeling if you ask us.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-17
Christmas Shoppers

Christmas shopping is at its
height. Those who are wise are
shopping now rather than later
and there are many wise people
in Hagerstown.
For many the shopping is part
of the Christmas cheer. Borrow
ing merriment from Merry Christ
mas by anticipating the good
time to come is good business.
Unfortunately there are those
who view the shopping as bur-
densome duty. They are the peo-
pie who keep accurate record of
gifts received last year to pay
them back this year"
That procedure necessitates
scanning the cost of gifts and ne
glecting the spirit of giving. Peo-
pie engaged in working out these
debt-paying problems largely
furnish the ill-will that some
times is displayed in the crowd
around the bargain counter.
But viewed from the balcony
the shopping throng shows more
pleasing than unpleasant charac-
teristics of human beings. Even
those who obviously are weary,
win admiration. They are max
ing something of sacrifice that
they may bring joy to others.
Merry Christmas shoppers
May theirs numbers increase.
They are sharers of prosperity
and promoters Of prosperity. And
those who are influenced by the
true Christmas spirit will remem-
her that for those who serve
them in the stores the days be-
fore Christmas are just so many
more days, only little buster
and more exacting.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-17
Time to Watch Habits

More important than the con
ventionaI New Years resolutions
a good many persons will make
is the determination to watch
ones habits over the holidays.l
Christmas and the days that fol
low are for many a convivial per-
iod. That fact carries with it
no justification for imperiling the
safety, even lives, of others.
Drunken, or even slightly tipsy
persons have no right to guide au-
tomobiles along the highways.
Not only is there an obligation
on the individual not to do this,
but also good citizens in company
of such persons owe it to them
selves and the public welfare to
dissuade friends who are under
the influence of liquor from driv-
ing cars.
Many a man has said: 'sT never
drive better than when have five
or six drinks in me-. He means
he never felt more abandon. He
may not yet have figured in ser
ious accident. Always, however.
there is a first time.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-17
Santa Fore0er

Indissoluble with Christmas is
the spirit and presence of St.
Nicholas Santa Claus the sym
Dol of happiness, of the outpour-
ing of generous hearts, a transla-
ton into actuality of the promises
made to mankind at the birth in
Bethlehem. Santai Claus is not
merely a person of round and
ruddy face, framed in show-white
whiskers, his form gayly capari-
soned in crimson and silver, a
ight-hearted old gentleman with
a pack on his back stored with
toys for little children.
The Christmas season is the
time Of youth and happiness and
gaiety the time of children, and
for the little lurking springs of
childhood remembrance which
should lie within all human
hearts. 1t commentaries the
coming of a Child and Of the
greatest gift to the world. In
evitably it Is dedicated to chill
dren and those who think the
clean, sweet, unselfish thoughts
of trustful youth.
Santa Claus is no nebulous
dream. He is real and living
personality, showing from the
happy faces of those who believe
in Christmas in its truest sense,
living and working in the hearts
Of those to whom giving is a joy,
almost selfish qualification, be
cause they themselves derive
from it such warm pleasure.
Pitiful, indeed, are those sour
cynics who see in Christmas only
its commercial aspects (as though
they were more than merely q
means to an end) the high cost
Of gift giving, and the perversior
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-17
A Photo Pioneer

In a recently published article,
it is revealed that a pioneer pho
tographer, who has been taking
pictures almost ever since the
art was first developed, is still
living In New York, at the age of
81.
He is William H. Jackson, born
in Keesville, N. T., in 1szs. who
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-17
DEDICATION

A new lighting system in the
auditorium of the Presbyterian
Church at Greencastle, was dedi.
Gated. The eight Romanesoue
lanterns were gifts and memor.
ials from various members of the
congregation.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-17

with these quotas. He will l.
informed in advance of planting
the seasons crops what his quotas
will be and will know the mavi
mum payment that he can earn -
his farm by full compliance
Additional features at the groun
conferences will include disoua
sion Of classification of Land - =
to Use," by Henry R. Shoemaker
county agent for Frederick conn
ty; plans for Farm Buildingss
by Ray w. Carpenter, Professor
of Agricultural Engineering ana
SOCIOLOGY and Rural Discussion
Groups by Linden S. Dodson, AS
sistant Professor of Sociology at
the University Of Maryland
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-17

Sin has many tools, but lie is
the handle which fits them all.
Holmes.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-17

THE HAGERsToWN GLOBE
Established 1896
Benjamin A. Beard
Advertising Manager
Offices and Plant:
los North Potomac Street
Hagerstown Maryland
Telephone: One-Two-Hundred
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-19
ALASKA FISH PROBLEMS ARE
 GIVEN HEARING
Bells Report on Japanese Activities Before Ad-
 visory Committee

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19. - The Fisheries Advisory Committee of the Department of Commerce, is holding today the second day session of the two-day hearing.
 The report of Fisheries Commits sioner Frank T. Bell, regarding Japanese fishing off the coast of Alaska, is before the committee. The report states the Japanese fish out side of the three mile limit using certain. types of ocean gear which the Americans, subject to regula- tions by their own nation, cannot use.
 "The desirability of a treaty to forestall this danger has had ser- ious consideration by the State De- partment and the subject has been taken up through diplomatic cir cles," says Commissioner Bells re- port, adding that the Japanese Government has not been ready to enter into a discussion looking to a formal agreement.
 E. B. McGovern, of Seattle, is chairman of the committee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-19
Z EPIDEMICS
 ARE RAMPANT
 IN NORTHWEST
Pnuemonia, Influenza Pre- vailing- Worst Storm
 of Winter Raging

SEATTLE, Jan. 19.-Pneumonia and influenza is rampant over the Pacific Northwest and no early re- lief is in sight as the three weeks cold wave still continues with little moderation in some sections.
 Hospitals are reported crowded with patients suffering from both pneumonia and influenza and doc tors report hundreds of cases ir homes.
 Spokane reports the worst of win ter illnesses since the flue epidemic during the world war. Cases are se- were but deaths are reported few as extreme precautions are taken 1T the early stages.
 In Portland, Oregon, there is a 8 percent reduction in school attend ance and 100 teachers are also re- ported ill.
 There are IT inches of snow al Spokane and one foot at Pasco The winters worst snow storm k now raging and even snowplows art said to be marooned in several sec tionS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-19
WASHINGTON IS BUBBLINC OVER
 IN EXCITEMENT
Boisterous Crowds Already Gathering for Big Do-
 ings Tomorrow RAIN, WITH SNOW,
 SHEET, PREDICTED Marine, Secret Service Men Guard Roosevelt at
 Inauguration

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-Bois- terous pre-inaugural crowds have turned the National Capitals streets into tanbark trails and with flap ping bunting waving everywhere, there is just a holiday hubbub pre- vailing previous to the inaugural ceremonies tomorrow.
 Although the Weather Bureau forecasts rain, possibly mixed with sleet or snow, there are only beam ing faces in all parts of the Cap ital City
 Companion portraits of President Roosevelt and Vice-President Gar ner are everywhere.
 The city expects to reap st least a quarter of million dollars from the thousands of visitors.
 Superintendent of Police Ernest Brown said there will be 5000 police on duty and marines and secret service men will guard the President.
 All of the 21,000 covered seats in the parade grand stand have been sold at prices ranging up to $10.
 President Roosevelt had very few engagements today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-19
DISPUTED LOG
 TOW TO MOVE,
 IS REPORT NOW
Canadian Tug Returns to Get American Boom
 Escort Is Denied

OAK HARBOR, Wash, Jan. l9.- George Astel, Whidby Island pub fisher, said he has been informed that the Canadian tug Prospective will return for the disputed log tow which has been held up by threats of alleged marine strikers or sympathizers, at Coronet Bay.
 The log tow, enroute from Ana cortes to Vancouver, B. C., was anchored at Coronet Bay waiting for weather to moderate, and ter men appeared and warned the cap tain of the tug Prosperitive not tt continue the tow.
 Prosperitive No. has been stand ing by the tow while the sister tug went to Similk Bay.
 Coast Guard headc1>1rters at Se- attle reports the patrol cutter At lanta visited the Canadian tug but Capt. c. J. Goodwin refused ar escort out of American waters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-19
ARMS AND MEN WILL CONTINUE
 GOING TO SP AIN
Both Sides Turn Down Pro- posals of Non-interven-
 ton in Civil War
GLOOMY OUTLOOK
 PREVAILS, LONDON
Intensity of Strife Appears Now Up to Both Italy
 and Germany

LONDON, Jan 19 = Both the Spanish Socialist and Insurgent governments have rejected the non- intervention committees proposal for control of munitions ship ments.
 Both sides in the Spanish Civil War made a negative response to the proposals which were drafted by the International Committee of twenty-seven nations last Decem- Der at the meeting held here.
 In London, all circles are gloomy and now agree that everything is up to Italy and Germany, depend- ing on whether they will shut off the flow of volunteers and muni- tions"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-19
MAIL CARRIER MISSING, HUNT
 IS ORGANIZED
Search Underway on Prince William Sound for
 William Dolan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Jan. 19. - Two boats and an airplane are searching Prince William Sound for William Dolan who is one week ov- erdue carrying mail in a small gas boat.
 The cutter Morris is making a search for the missing mail carrier and Mrs. Dolan has left in another boat to follow her husbands mail route.
 Pilot Jack Peck started Sunday on a search and is trying again to- day, weather permitting.
 Dolan left Valdez on January 5 to call at series of Prince William Sound ports with mail. It generally takes a week to cover the route.
 Mrs. Dolan left Valdez yesterday in a small gasboat accompanied by Capt. Rex Hancock.
 The weather was good at the time Dolan left. He is an old-timer and has been known to take shelter from storms as long as six days at a stretch then proceed.
 A radio broadcast urged resi- dents of the sound area to build fires if they have any information of his whereabouts and Pilot Peck sighting them, will fly there and communicate with the coast guard cutter Morris.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-19
Officers Still Search Around Everett Area for Pos
 sible Clues
ONE SUSPECT IN
 JAIL AT PORTLAND
Suspicious Itinerant in Cali fornia Freed After
 Quizzing

TACOMA, Wash, Jan. 19.-Offi- cers who have been following the fast fading trails on the ninth day of the hunt for little Charles Matt sons slayers and kidnapers are being diverted to other fields and other duties. Eight Federals comprise the force now hunting especially in the Everett area.
 State Patrol officers have been assigned to certain clues in the case.
 Word was received from Portland this afternoon, that Detective Cap- tain John Keegan announces the arrest of George Wilson, aged 38, who fits the description of the kid- naper perfectly" Wilson is held on an open charge.
 Capt. Keegan said the man talks i wildly about the wealthy families ] including the Mattsons and "aI- though he sounds like a nut nut did the job"