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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05
Selected Poem
RETURN OF WINTER

RETURN UF WINTEH
 B. B. Cooper in the Christian Science Monitor) The ground was thawing; bulbs were swelling deep within the earth, preparing to send forth Small sprouts Tine willows by the river bent Low over open current; brown limbs swept The waters surface. Meadow lands were creased With sparkling freshets: clearing skies Of blue Dipped t0 the far horizon, Muddy lanes Led 10 each faTmd0or; cattle yeDtuTed forth From stFaw-slFegn baTnl0ts tO hlll pastures Gates Were left alar, entlelng sheep from their Banked winter sqnaFteFH. Fieldb heefad ready for Spring pl0ughIng. And then, overnight, the wind Changed Co The D0ftbTard, bringing iee and snow, And winter aklcH with wiIened earth below.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05

New Workers are apt to wonder these days why women are poking around in their front and back yards It's just checkup on the number of trees in the metropolis There are 250 members of the City Gardens Club engaged in tree census. They want to know how many trees there are on New York streets. And when they get through they expect to prove that there aren't enough trees in New York; more should be planted. That's easy to prove in most large cities. It's easy to cut down a lot of trees, but difficult to replace them. It must be more so in a city the size of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05
Only a Sideline

The :hand is quicker than the eye" stuff, however, was only a sideline with "Rl Coco" It was as the show-closiiag strong man that he really rose to the heights. True the ducks came in handy during protracted lay-off when money was scarce and food scarccr. He was not the first magician who, under the foroe of economic pres sure, had to cat his stage proper ties to keep alive. But when clad in a leopard skin jerkin and span gled pink tights "El Coco" picked Up weighty hunks of pig iron with his little finger; he caught with the back of his neck a silvered cannon ball dropped from 8 tall bamboo pole; and when he juggled an oversized cartwheel on his Ad- am's apple you may take my word for it he was something to clap hands over. And when it is re- membered, that he did ten shows every day in his dual capacity as magician and strong man-and a couple of extras on Sundays and holidays-he becomes a source of larger wonder. I never could de- eide which of his qualities was most remarkable, his versatility or his physical endurance. I had not thought of Fl Coco for years until just the other day. It was the versatility of another star per- former, our own J. Warren Upsorl. which brought him back to my memory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05
Out With Elmer

i. But like others Of us MT. Parker Is getting on . bit in years. He had to go. Youth must be servedl Place must be made for the Up and Comingl A door bell puncher Is needed to ring in new voters for the g.o.p. list! Down with party loyaltyl Out with party servicei So good bye, Elmeri You did great work in the bygone past and as q reward for your llfe-lofig devotion to the cause see the nice wide gate we are giving you! Look st the lovely, shiny tin.can we are tying to you at your time of life. But don't worry, Elmer, we'll take care of you. And don't get the idea you are being fired, Elmer. You are "resigning." Anyway this is the appointed time to clean house and the broom Is calling. some- one has to be broomed out and since you can't put up much of a fight 1t might as well be you. And, Elmer, be sure not to slam the door on leaving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05

is going on regarding U. s.
 The inside story is significant and goes back to November, just before the President sailed for Buenos Aires. At that time the new Spanish ambassador, Fernando de los Ries, was called into 8 se- cret conference with Secretary Wallace, Senator Nyc, and others, who urged him to have personal talk with Roosevelt.
 This was arranged. The talk lasted for two hours. During 1t de los Rios presented sensational evidence of American discrimina- ton against the Spanish Loyalist government. In one case New York banks had refused to handle routine exchange transactions for the Spanish government. The am- bassador pointed out that the Spanish people were struggling for objectives similar to Roose- velt's New Deal, that the essential issue in Spain was democracy versus dictatorship.
 Roosevelt obviously was im- pressed. At that time his speech to be delivered at Buenos Aires already had been written, but he revamped 1t entirely. made 1t a ringing championship of democ- racy, q scathing denunciation of dictatorship.
 It was so strong that Mussolini ordered his puppet press to un- loose a counter-blast.
 AbOut-Face
 Upon Roosevelt's return from Buenos Aires he jumped into the Supreme Court and congressional matters, leaving the Spanish situ. ation in charge of the wealthy young men of the State Depart ment.
 This, 1t should be noted, was at the exact moment Franco's star seemed to be setting. Until that time and as long as the rebels were winning the State De- partment gentlemen paid scant attention to Spain. But once the Spanish government appeared victorious, 1t was different.
 Munitions Expose
 About this time, Joe Green, MT. Hull'T munitions expert. held one of the most unusual press con- fercnces in State Department his- tory. Details about all munitions shipments are guarded with strict est secrecy. Companies are re- quired to register foreign ship ments with the State Department, but names of companies and other details are not revealed. Getting information on airplane shipments to Japan, for instance, is like pulling the teeth of a wounded bull.
 Despite this, MT. Green sudden ly summoned the press. an- nounced with great glee all the details of shipment of airplanes to the Spanish government by the Vimalert company of Jersey City. He even announced the number of engines. types of engines and airplanes parts.
 Te get the significance 0f this It Is necessary t0 remember that when revolution broke ln Brazil not long age, tie state Department persmaaeA the Navy Department Co postpone accept. anee of several Martin b0snbs ing planes ln order to let the
 Brazilian government set sHime' dlsts delivery.
 Again, when the last revolution broke in Mexico, the State Dee pertinent arranged with the War Department tO sell U. B. shells and rifles 10 the Megican govern. nlenl.
 In other words, al emphasis iD the past WAS put On help to the seysFUment iD power. and the hIaallibh AltilatioD is the first ln which the United States has rfs fliAad t0 helD \ friendly eoyeFn' nlent.
 Recruits Banned
 Ellne lilen tllc Stale fsaparts flefit has G0ne evea further.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05
Also 8 Housewife

Not only is the chairman of the Republican Town Committee 8 iot-number party housecleaner but he is the sort of political housewife (pronounced "huzzif"D who scorns to follow the accept ed seasons for housecleaning. Spring is not yet here and to most
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05

pie Know Huy- thing. It was the home, and for all I know the birthplace, of about the most versatile gent who ever ornamented the stage of the variety theater. What his real name was I n ever knew. When I enjoyed
 the privilege of h is acquaint-
 a~aA asl a,aa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05
"El Coco" Upson

MT. Upson is not a Waterbur- ian born and bred 50 he may not be described as 8 home town boy who made good in n big way. The fact he was born in foreign parts. 50 to speak, Is not to be held against him. A man is to be judged by his abilities and achievements, not by his birthplace. MT. Upson is an advocate learned in the law, an excellent pleader before the bar, a sartorial credit to his pro- fession in his Sunday-go- -to-meet- ing clothes, an aspirant for polit- ical preferment, Chairman of the Waterbury Republican Town Committee. "dick" de luxe on the staff of Bill and Bob, the Super Sleuths of Printers Alley. and a party housecleaner whose broom plays no favorites and whose dust rag misses no corners. It Is the possession of all these talents and positions which I think entities MT. Upson to be described as a prodigy of versatility and as such to take rank with 'El Coco" the New Haven magician and strong man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05

tMGbe sEsS &HE8tkDue1 xWgm 70 last page foT the answers.
 1. Name the famous Indian prin- cess. daughter Of P0whatan, who mai led John R0lfe.
 2 What is parallax?
 3. In which country is the fsoiizo giyer7
 {. Who was Jean 0igoax2
 c. When was the Capitol in Washington. D. C., c0mploted7
 C. Name the inland republic Of South America. bounded by Bolivia, nFAzli, and Argentina.
 '. Who wrote. 'srhe Vali Of tho fI0iihe of usherY"
 Q. Dld q woman citizen Of ibe United States who married ail allen Mexiean ln 1928. lose her AmeEieail CiiiEenelilp7
 ., Whefe dld tbe breed of Aldsgs lry eDWs 0fiKiHmieY
 f0. 5By M8l0in Wan Owen 4, Ia9bs efis appointed io llle v. C, Supreme ColTts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05
Roosevelt to Blame

It would not be fair to put the blame for MT. Parker's ''resigna- ton" altogether upon "Huzzif" Upson's shoulders. Presiden n { Roosevelt is the real culprit as usual. If he had not stirred up all this agitation about old age and the Supreme Court 1t never. would have occurred to the chair man of the Republican Town Committee to broom MT. Parker out of his job. It was Franklin not J. Warren who raised the. issue. It Is dead open and shut, therefore, that Mir. Ups0n agrees with the President lin hts proposal to clear the bench of its seventy year old occupants. With the poe litical sagacity for which he is noted and which has gotten him where he Is, "Huzzif" Upson sim ply has beaten the Congress of the United States and the Chief Executive of tho nation to the punch. While the Congress is' still wrangIlng over Che President's proposal, pro and con, the chaIr- man of the Republican Town Committee has already applied che principle it involved and swept an old man clerk out of the regis trar's office. That's what I call real timing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05
A Thought for Today

And he said, Of truth say unto yOu that thls poor widow hath cast In more than they aIl.-SE Luke 21:3.
 Give according to your means, or God will make your means according to your giving John Hull.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05

You've got to admit that Hollywood has applied the straight-line production Sys- tenn to films and matrimony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05
Joking Aside

Seriously think Mir. Upson's motives 8 and actions have been foully inisrepresented and I wish to do everything possible to set him right in the public eye. It was pleasant to learn that Attor- ney William J. Larkin had no part in the very crumrny proceeding which resulted In Mir. Parker's exit from the public service. It would be moro than pleasant to hear The Terrible Twins of Print CTS Alley squawking edltorially their resentment over the treat ment given to Mir. Parker. We will have to walt for that pleasure me- thinks. Tn the meantime I am go- ing to take the liberty of saying that Chairman J. Warren Upson and "Huzzif" Upson had a bril- liant idea and a noble purpose in L'Affaire Parker. It was the im-
 provcment of service to the people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "AIl are going-him,
 her and us two"; say, The, she and we two"

A. Fill the thrce-quart pail and pour 1t into tho five quart pail. Fill 1t again and pour the water into the i've quart pail until the five-quart pail is full. There is now one quart left in the three-quart pail. Empty the five quart pail. Refill the three quart pail and pour it into the five quart pail. There are now four quarts in the flve-quart pail. Refill the thrce-quart pail and there are seven quarts in the two pals.
 Q. How tall is MT. Franklin D. Roosevelt?
 A. About 5 feet Il inches.
 Q. Was the motion picture, "The Johnst0wn Flood" released about ten years ago, Janet Gaynor's first picture?
 A. It was her first important role. Previously. she had furnished "at- mosphere" in several productions, and played leads in comedies and westerns.
 e. Who founded the first psy- chological laboratories abroad and in this country?
 A. A. Wundt, at Leipzig in 1879: and G. Stanley Hall at Johns Hop- kins University, Baltimore, in 1881.
 4 you want a copy of our book. let on "Etains and Spots" write The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1912 Thirteenth Street. Northwest. Washington, ID. c. En- cl SC { cents in hostage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05
ECOcO

New Haven has many claims to celebrity. Most of them are too well known to need mention. But there Is one about which few peo"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05
and ROBERT C. ALLEN

WASHINGTON, March $. - Under of the State Departments mmutable silence vigorous Wranging is going regarding U s. neutrality toward Spain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05
BY WAY of NO HARM
 = by sfff James William FitzP Patrick

CThe opinions conclusions appearing those They not necessarily those ee editors of THE DEMOCRAT they to De construed invariably
 a reflection Of their vlewpointI.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05
Wrong Idea

It is a common impression that the duties of the registrars ofiice and the clerks thereof are con- cerned only with the making of voters together with the correc- tion, protection, and accuracy of the voting lists. The impression is true but tho service rendered t0 the people by the registrars and their clerks can be improved. Mr. Upson Is out to do that little thing. If you don't believe 1t consider the gentleman whom Mr. Upson, in the plenitude of his powers as Republican Town Committee chairman, has picked out to suc- ceed Mfr. Parker. The successor doubtless is fully qualified for his job. He ls in addition . fogmer practising physician in TorFington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05
Suggestion

! would like t0 contribute al humble suggestlon for further lIn- pgoyement of the Republican side Of the reglstrars' office. Why not paFkerlze Registrar YalIer and other employees cf hlg2 wiss ehsm ell ana appeint . barber, g beels blaek, sad 8 ehiEeDeAist fe taks iilaiF wl@eeH. Then with a gaEnler pgactislng pbyelelan s0 help cut during the rush hours, prospective sfsFabIleass vetarg egMa6 set s Nhase, g heiEeui, m face maaHzase, q elllfle. eF ileee 1feiF eeFfas paFe1s ihsIr feeHsIls clipped, eF fIleIF bvn. ieHs FssIase6. Ard gefe ss liEae ail6 plsalF ef Ffnsen fs elseey flls faezle ef fAn lslan Wie made 6 all . tesmilfHi reality. .Skl Geee's emi, seer aB ahe MelG ef Ee8nalllgsf g@aF nai end Wliaa, ~ WaEEew Af
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05
Daily Almanac

Moon Tiaes i;ij Y. m flin Fibag us3i V, IB.j Beih 5s4g D. Rl. Ail vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes alter hlll1bff,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05
What a Find!

What a find for Mfr. UpsonI When. as. and if the boa-d of al- dermen confirms Chairman Up- sons choice new voters can have their tosisiIs and adenoids jeFked out while being made and old voters who want to switch their party aaslllatlon ean have saselr bleod pressure taken while they wait. And at no cost whatever. That is why I insist that Mr. Up. sons Idea is brilliant and his moe tive noble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05
Test Your Knowledge

Can yeu answer seven ef these test questions? Turn te last page fog the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-05

A. A. Wundt, at Leipzig in 1879: and c. Stanley Hall at Johns Hop- kins University, Baltimore, in 1881.
Nogales international., 1937-06-01

1T is A PRIVILEGE TO LIVE
IN NOGALES.
Nogales international., 1937-06-01

G. G.. Cheshire former alderman
during the administration of Harry
j. Karns, who will be sworn in at
10 o'clock this morning as mayor of
Nogales, was born in Drain, Douglas
County, Oregon, January Is, 1885,
With the exception of Alderman
e. L. Juillerat, he is the only mem
ber of the new administration a
westerner by birth Juillerat was
born in Nogales The other alder
men are natives of the middle west
except Alderman Louis Hulgin, who
was born in Ontario, Canada.
Mayor Cheshire's father, Rob
ert p. Cheshire, and his mother,
were both born in Oregon and
all four of his grandparents
blazed the trail to the West in
the early sos, coming to Oregon
from New York and Pennsyl-
vania in carts drawn by oxen.
The mayor was educated in south
ern Oregon and came to Arizona in
1916, as peddler for San Fran
cisco hardware house After serving
In the army during the World War
he returned to Arizona, settling, at
Tucson in January 1920 and at No
gales in March 1920.
During his first year here he was
manager of the late Mrs. Theodore
Marsh hardware store and with j.
B. Robinson and Jake Rochlin
bought the store in 1921.
After being in the hardware busi-
ness for five years he engaged in
the automobile business in Decem-
Der 1925 and today his establish
.ment, the Cheshire Brothers Motor
Company, occupies its own new
quarters on Grand avenue and is
one of the largest auto agencies in
the southwest.
Mayor Cheshire was exalted ruler
Of the Nogales Lodge Of ELS when
the present Elks building was elect
ed. He is a member of the board of
trustees of the lodge, and is also
prominent in Masonic circles, be-
longing to the Blue Lodge in No
gales, the Royal Arch Chapter, Port
land, Oregon; the Knight Templar,
Phoenix, the Scottish Rite, Tucson;
and the Shrine in Phoenix.
His family consists of a daughter
Nogales international., 1937-06-01
AN OMISSION

Elsewhere in today's Information
al appears a list of former mayors
of Nogales. The name of the late
Captain L. w. Mix was unintention-
ally omitted. He was a pioneer and
one of the citys best known may
ors. I@ Il ~
Nogales international., 1937-06-01
DOWNTOWN FOR
THE FIRST TIME

Ed Stoller had his new grandson
downtown for the first time SatUr-
day. The young man, weighing
nine pounds, is the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Edward Puchi (Vera
Stoller).
Nogales international., 1937-06-01
MAYOR CHESHIRE, BORN IN
OREGON, CAME HERE In 1920
Grandparents OF New Mayor Came West In Ok Carts
In Early SOS; Cheshire Prominent In
Elk And Masonic Circles

Betty Jean, and a son, Presley L..
Cheshire. His wife, who before her
marriage was Miss Florence Mos
lander, passed away last December.
Nogales international., 1937-06-01

Mayor Bettwy ordering yesterday
observed as a holiday, yet an abb
sence of flags aDout the city hall.
Old Glory usually floats proudly in
the breeze on holidays in this town.
Nogales international., 1937-06-01
EXPORTING IS CARS

Thirty five Ford cars will be ex-
ported today and tomorrow by the
Pacific Brokerage Company to Los
Mochis and Navojoa, Sonora.
Nogales international., 1937-06-01

Oliver White declaring thirty
peace officers from up the state
might be here for his coronation"
today.
Nogales international., 1937-06-01

TT is A PRIVILEGE TO LIVE
IN NOGALES.
Nogales international., 1937-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Wallace left
Sunday to spend the summer in
Iowa.
Nogales international., 1937-06-01
new MAYOR IS WESTERNER BY BIRTH
JURY SESSION
IS POSTPONED

Owing to the illness of County
Attorney James " Robins, the re-
convening of the county grand jury,
scheduled for today, his been post
poned to June 9th.
The county attorney has been i'll
since his return week ago Monday
from San Francisco where he went
on business before the U. S. Circuit
Court of Appeals.
Nogales international., 1937-06-01
1T rs A PRIVILEGE TO LIVE
IN NOGALES.
FROM LOS ANGELES

Mr.. and Mrs Raymond Brena
were here from Los Angeles Sun
day visiting Mr.. Brena's sister, Mrs.
William F. Chenoweth, Jr. Raymond
Brena, is son of r. r. Brena of
Tucson, formerly of Nogales.
Nogales international., 1937-06-01

The town clock out of fix and
reading twenty minutes to three
most of Sunday. In the afternoon
the minute hand went on ram
page and circled the dial in ne time.
Nogales international., 1937-06-01

Incoming police officers Oliver
White, Poppy Soto, and Jarvis Cor
ham. with their heads together at
the Nogales Creamery yesterday
afternoon.
Evening star., 1937-04-30
Bedtime Stories
Unintended Interference.

been a Frog instead Of a toad. He
had dined on both before, and he
knew that Toad left most un-
pleasant taste in the mouth, such an
Unpleasant taste that some, having
dined on one, would never touch an
other. A Frog isn't that way at all
This is why Jimmy would have much
preferred one of Mrs. Toad's cousins,
the Frogs, in her place.
Now, as he stood there, trying to
make up his mind what to do and
looking around, carelesss young
Meadow Mouse ran out from under
a tussock of grass, saw Jimmy and
darted back again. Jimmy saw him
just as he was disappearing.
"Ho!" exclaimed Jimmy under his
breath. Il would rather have a
Mouse than a Toad any time. I won't
move, and perhaps that fellow will
show himself again"
So Jimmy Skunk froze, as they say
Of one who keeps perfectly still. Only
Mrs. Toad continued to kick some
what feebly. Perhaps it was this that
Evening star., 1937-04-30
y A K s
= A K j g 4 3
~ 10 8 5

Mr.. Pate's first difficult decision
came at his second turn to bid He
had fine hand, primarily of an at
tacking nature. But at the same time,
with no spades, he saw the opportunity
for sizable penalty at two clubs
doubled. Vests rescue to two hearts
was definitely bad bid, but West was
a rescuer. North's rebid to two spades
was correct. We do not think much of
Easts rebid to three clubs, and most
players, having doubled two clubs with
Mr.. Pate's hand, would Immediately
double three also. However, Mr.. Pate
reasoned one step further. His part
ner had heard the two-club double and
knew he (Mr. Pate) thought he could
beat two clubs and hence three
Therefore Mr. Pate reasoned that the
club rebid, in face of the double, in
dicated freak hand and foresaw that
he and his partner might get better
Evening star., 1937-04-30
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.
More often than you e'er suspect,
Your deeds another may affect.
Old Mother Nature

RS. TOAD had no hope, not a
M bit. Old Mr.. Toad had no
wv hope for Mrs. Toad. How
i could there be any hope
when she had been fairly caught and
now was pinned down by the two
black paws of Jimmy Skunk. What
was the use of hoping under those
conditions? There wasn't any use,
and both Mrs. Toad and Old Mr..
Toad knew it. They thought they
did, anyway.
Jimmy tipped Mrs. Toad over on
her back. He planted his black paws
on her to hold her in that position.
well, WELL" said he, lit appears that
arrived just in time. A minute later
would have been late. 1 came over
here hoping to catch one of your
cousins, the Frogs; would rather
have Frog any time than a Toad,
but Toad in my paws is better than
= Frog in the water any time.
II wondered If would find you or
: Old Mr.. Toad around here, but I
didn't expect to meet up with you so
soon. Indeed, didn't. BY the way,
where is Mr.. Toad? I haven't seen
him, and, now think of it, haven t
heard him singing this Spring"
OF course, Mrs. Toad didn't tell
Jimmy where Old Mr.. Toad was. In
the first place, she was too fright
ened to tell anything. But, of course,
she wouldn't have told anyway. All
the time Old Mr.. Toad was only a
very little way off. Two or three
times Jimmy looked right at him, but
didn't see him. You know, Jimmy
Skunk's eyes are not as bright as
l some eyes. Besides, he wasn't look
had he not already caught Mrs. Toad.
And, very wisely, Old Mr.. Toad didn't
move. At the instant Jimmy had
sprung on Mrs. Toad and she had
screamed Old Mr.. Toad had fat
tened himself as much as he could
and then had remained motionless.
Perhaps this was wisdom on his part.
Perhaps it was because he was too
frightened to move 1t doesn't mat
ter; the result was the same; he looked
like a little lump of earth, and Moth
ing more.
Now, Jimmy Skunk didn't at once
kill Mrs. Toad and start to eat her.
The truth is Jimmy was not so very
hungry. Since the end of Winter
Jimmy had managed to pick up a
\ pretty good living. He had sprung on
Mrs Toad more because he couldn't
resist the temptation such an oppor-
tunity offered. So he held her there
on her back, kicking rather feebly,
while he looked around and wondered
whether he was hungry enough to
eat Mrs. Toad right then and there,
or If he should take her off and put
|, her where he could get her later,
when he might be hungrier.
He was thinking how much better
pleased he would have been had she