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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30

Ing COnCdCC 1IldIl OH 'CdplCOl Every Presidential contact man has a tough time. Love does not permeate his path. He cannot stop en route to pick buttercups lest he feel the imprint of con- gressional foot on the seat of his pants.
 But Charlie West, by and large, has done little worse than usual. Too Much SOft-SOap
 Charlie's trouble seems to be an irrepressible addiction to soft soap. He has forgotten the art of calling a spade a spade. For instance, after the death of Sena- tor Bachman, he told Representa- tive McReynolds of Tennessee that he, McReynolds, was sure to be appointed in his place. West indicated that he learned this at the White House during the con- versation between the President and Governor Browning of Ten nessee, and that the information was absoluately accurate.
 bdIel, Wllell MCIOCyl4OlSo AllSA- toned to colleagues his expected senatorial appointment, Represen- tative Jack Dempsey of New Mex ico, wishing to let his friend down easy, said:
 "Well. Mac, I've heard just the opposite. heard it was Berry who was getting the job"
 Well, I got it from West" re- piled McReynolds, land he cer- tainly ought to know"
 "Yes, Mac," suggested Demp- sey, Out maybe the President thinks you're too valuable where you are as chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee"
 It turned out that Dempsey was right and West wrong. George Berry was appointed Senator from Tennessee - at Roosevelt's sug-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30

but suspected. Weather cOndi-
 tons thunder, I ightnin g, c10udbursts, and g cyclone i'm the B BristO1 area. Elements-geil- orally on the rampage. Na-- turo - com
 pletely at . loss how to behave sin ce nothing like the thing born has ever
 b en brought fOrf1a i'm these
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 11:51 p. m. daylight time). Sun rises 5:45 a. m.: sets 8:11 p. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 High tide at Milford Saturday, July S1, $40 D. m.; low tide, l2:34 a. m. daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30

the deIusion that their party is getting an even break on the bale lot. Perhaps 1t would be best in the interest of clarity to let 1t go as "The Party That Wants to Get Into office and Doesn't Care HOw." Analysed thoroughly that is exactly what it is. It Is with- out an issue, without a candidate of definite political afiiliation, with nothing except . yen fon office in it's nominees, and with no argu- ment to advance to the voters ex- cept "Kick the guy who is in out and put me in his place."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30

Now that Jack Garner has come bacl to ride herd in Washington again, thing are going little smoother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
Current Comment

I'm just a family man at heart John Barrymore, four times die
 vorced.
 If we can all exercise caution, ra- tience and self-restraint, we may ye, be able to save the peace of tha world. --BMtains Prime Minister NeviIls
 Chamberlain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30

New dining room furniture doesn't give the family better table manners" somebody says. Wrong! People usually try to live up to their surroundings
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
CHARLIE WEST BLAMED FOR
 CONGRESSIONAL BLOW-UP
lN DREW PKARs0ss

WASHINGTON, July 30 - When the history of the present Congressional session finally is written, responsibility for it's headaches and inanities will be placed in the lap of Charles West smiling, backthump ing contact man on Capitol Hill for the President.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30

When Spaniards have killed themselves off, the Germans and Italians can come in and take possession.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
BY WAY of NO HARM
 by James William FitzPatrick

Ihe epiiona conouona appearing below those oe te writer They not necar th0o ef the editors 0R DEMOCRAT they to De construed nvArahy
 Q reflection NA thelE vleWp0lnNl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
Bulletin

"Born in Temple HalL Water bury, Conn, on Monday night July 26, 1887, a political hybrid. Sex-none. Pr0genitcrs-mknown
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30

number must be obtained from field offices of the Social Security board instead of from local post offices? A. Yes. Applicants for Social Sc. curity numbers may now obtain necessary blank forms and assist ance in filling them out at any branch post office or classified sub. division even if there is a field of- flee of the Social Security board in the city.
 Q. Is 1t corresct to say. Leave go of the stick?"
 A. No. You can say, Leave hold of the stick" or Let go of the stick"
 Q. Who are the principal stock holders in the Scripps- Howard newspapers?
 A. Robert P. Scripps, who owns a controlling interest, and Roy W. Howard.
 Q. Who presided at the cere- monies at the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919? A. Premier Georges Clemenceau of France.
 If you want copy of our book
 let SWIMMING AND DIvING",
 write the Waterbury Democrats
 Washington Bureau, 1912 Thir-
 teenth Street, Northwest, Wash
 ington, D. c. Enclose cents in
 postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1887
A Thought for Today

For the poor shall never cease out of the land; therefore command thee, saying, Thou shalt ODen thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy Iand.-DeuterOn- Omy 15:11.
 Charity gives itself rich; covetousness hoards itself poor.-German Proverb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, q wish you hadn't of come;" say, hadn't come"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30

parts. Democrats c0nvulsed = with laughter. Lifelong Republic cans also convulsed-with pain and indignation. Offspring being artiflclally fed under direction of Dr. J. Warren Upson, who deliv- cred 1t. Wet-nurses volunteering for day and night service--the Waterbury Republican and the Waterbury American. Funeral notice later."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-30
Special Delivery

Occasion is hereby taken to thank the wag who sent me the preceding bit of satire by special delivery letter last Tuesday morning. It Is quoted because it sums up in understandable lan- guage the story of what took place in Temple Hall Monday night. And because 1t foresees with ac- curacy, I believe, the aftermath of the event due in October.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-24

Cimr'e ouSan hos bee>n very Wiserable ever slnce AA8,e Riley
 became incersed because he unavoid- ably Kept her Woltih2 on kour aNd a half. She slrupH refuses to notice h'rM =.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23
600 AT ANNUAL
 CHURCH SMOKER

The annual smoker given by the Holy Name society of the church of the Blessed Sacrament was held last night at the parish hall. About 800 persons attended.
 Lawrence Ryan and Frank De- laney were in charge. Freddie Hall was master of ceremonies.
 Rev. Edward Morrison, pastor, and Rev. Francis Barrett, chaplain, were honorary chairmen of the conn- mittee in charge. On the general committee were Michael O'Rourke, Michael Flaherty, Joseph Cava- naueh, Thomas Lawlor and Charles Daly.
 Musical selections were offered by Victor Reynolds, William Sheehy and Tony Coppeto, dance special ties by the Miller brothers and Jo- seph Cavanaugh, songs by Kenneth Malsch and John Grappone, and comedy by Frank Romano and Frank Summa. Copeland's band was one of the feature attractions.
 Taking part in boxing matches were Tommy Ciarlo, Dick Turcotte, Jack Sharkey. John Moroz and Steve Gruzinski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23
HERBERT STRONG
 TO GIVE LECTURE
Quota Club to Sponsor Buckingham Hall Event,
 December 2

Though scientific in It's basis, the lecture by Herbert Thompson Strong to be given at Buckingham hall Thursday evening, December 2, on Revelations in the Realm of Color" has pleased hundreds of people in varied walks of life, many without any scientific background. It is not highly technical in nature, even though the terms polarized light and fluorescence of minerals features of the presentation, may sound rather breath-taking to the average person.
 The polariscope to the average layman appears as just another elec- trical machine. MT. Strong takes everyday substances such as ordin- ary looking rock, vegetables and crystals and by polarization, another word for breaking Up the rays of white light into the primary colors, shows the most marvellous variations of form and color that one can imagine. MT. Strong penetrates into natures secrets and brings forth scenes of randeur--remote, unearthly and indescribably beau- tiful.
 Many years ago, MT. Strong, a designer of fabrics, took up the study of the science of Color, mere ly as a hobby. Then followed the study of the phenomena of Color by the use of the invisible ultra violet ray and polarized light. With such powerful projection machines he has opened up 6 new world of color and form. His presentation can hardly be called a lecture. It is an entirely new form of enter tainment, adapted to any group spectacular and thrilling, yet almost impossible to describe.
 Miss Mary Hennessey is general chairman for the event which is under the auspices of the Quota club for the benefit of its welfare program. Members of the ticket committee are Mrs. Anna Alexan- der, Miss Catherine V. Burns, Miss Mary c. Coyle, Miss Edith Dean, Miss Irene Dillane, Miss Dora A. Egan, Miss Gather me Fenton, Miss Nancy Fitzgerald, Miss Mary Frank lin, Miss Catherine Hanlon, Mrs. Nellie Hayden, Miss Catherine La- hey, Mrs. Ruth LaVallee, Mrs. Maude Mclaughlin, Miss Ann Quinn, Miss Mary H. Reilly, Miss Julia Tullar, Mrs. Margaret Verdon and Miss Mary Hennessey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23
EXCURSION TRAIN
 RATE IS LOWERED
Low Round.Trip Fare to Boston and New York
 Effective Sunday

The New Haven Railroad has an. 1lounced low round trip fare excur- sions to New York and Boston on Sunday, November 28.
 These popular excursions afford the public an excellent opportunity to enjoy at small cost Q day of sightseeing and visiting. It is sug. gested that tickets be purchased well in advance as accommodations of special coach trains are strictly lim- tied.
 The excursion train to New York will leave Winsted at 7:05 8. rn., Torrington, 7:2i a. Y1.; Thomaston, TAO 8. rn.; New Britain 7:l5 a. ra.; Plainville, 7:23 8. in.; Forestville, 7:27 a. m; Bristol, 7:33 a. rn.; Wa terbury 8:05 a. m; ,Naugatuck, 8:l4 a. rn.; Seymour, 8:26 a. rii.; Arsonia, 8:34 a. rn.: Derby Shelton, 8:39 a. in.; due New York (Grand Central TerminaD at 10:30 a. m. Returning the excursion train will leave New York, Grand Central Terminal, at 7:l5 p. i'll. S ,t|t The excursion train to Boston will leave Waterbury at 8:20 a. Ii1, Bris- tol 8:39 a. ra.; Plainville, 8:47 a. n,.; New Britain, 8:5S 8. Irl.; Maf,ches- ter, 9:29 Q. In.; Willhnantic, l0:05 @. ra.; Putnam, 10:42 a. m: East Douglas, l1:0l @. m.; Blackstone, 11:13 a. ra., due Boston 12:05 p. m. Returning excursion train will leave Boston (South Station) at $40 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23
SOCIAL ARRANGED
 BY RISH-AM. CLUB

A social will follow tonight's meeting of the Irish American So- cial club which takes place at the quarters of the Canadian Legion on Bank street at 8:30 o'clock. Included on the committee in charge of ar- arrangements are c. J. Daly. Roger Conner, John Lynch, William Fitzell and Michael Fitzmaurice.
 Fred J. Carr is chairman of the committee for a card party to be held following a meeting of the other portion of the club which takes place tonight at v. F. w. hall at 123 Bank street at o'clock. As- sizing MT. Carr as members of the committee are John Reidy, Arthur J. Lunny. John Carroll, and Patrick Mc0ill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23
MICHAEL BARBIERI GIVEN TESTIMONIAL
Local Man to Be Married Tomorrow; Many at
 Banquet

A testimonial dinner to Michael Barberi was given last night at the Canal Lunch. A program of enter tainment was presented. Domenic Barbieri was toastmaster.
 Mir. Barbieri will be married to- morrow to Miss Antoinette Grillo.
 Present were Charles Grillo, Carl Belgino, Joseph Giannelli, Anthony Delizia, Louis Cofrancesco, Raffaele Capella, Mario Biondi, Vincenzo Pal- mieri, Luciano Biondi, Thomas Cia- burri, Raffaele Grillo, Donate Ball. dino, Alfred Sacco, Patsy DelNigro, Frank Barbieri, Pasquale Ciarleglio, Alphonse Baltrukonis, Giuseppe Barbieri, Raffeele Biondi, Carmine Seloi, Frank Ruby, Antonio Pelosi, Giacomini DiCcrosta, Patrick Im- bimbo. Sam Capella, Antonio 6cra- fino, Jack Bernstein. Salvatore Teta, Albert Maiorano, Dr. Richard E. Cofrancesco, Joseph Puzzo. James Grillo, Antonio Barbieri. Fulvio Righinni, William Mastropietro, Nicholas Mucciaro, Andrew drillo. Frank Gagliardi, Francesca and 0iacomo sciarla
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23
BY DICK McCANN NEA Service Stan Writer

They were the most grace full couple on the floor of the ship salon. And the hap piest.
 Ut seems 50 funny, Larry, to have people calling me Mrs. Lawrence Stamm," she was saying, eyes sparkling up at his as they glided across the floor. "I don't think I'll ever get used to it."
 Larry just smiled down at his bride of two days. She chattered on "Oh, Larry, dear, we'll be so happy together, won't we2 Our life will be just one big honeymoon. won't 1t, dear2 I'm having such a grand time now and yet I just can't wait until we get back and open up our little home and ."
 There was @ horrifying, deafen- ing blast.
 The ship shivered.
 Things tumbled down.
 The salon was full of fire. And frenzy. Women screamed, men groaned. Terror everywhere Aftermath
 Of Horror
 Lawrence Stamm found himself awake with everything around him white. Someone was bustling about "Now, now, everything will be all right" a voice was saying, "just lie still"
 My wife, my wife," asked Larry, where Is she? Let me up. I must find her. Let me up, I tell you, let me up ."
 Your wife, MT. stamm, is all right. She's here in the hospital in another room. She was rescued along with you" .
 "The ship? The ship?"
 Tt sank, An explosion in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23

Between us Nick OrsillO is conducting holn0na sumner and dance for the Pitt Panther A. c. next Saturday night at the Green street hall. With Nick at the helm there should be plenty of baloney George Mcclure of Charles street returned from recent hunting trip in New Brunswick, Canada, with $50 pound deer He's got photo of his prize to make his dubious admirers jealous Oswald Garrison Willard biographer of John Brown will unVen the John Brown Memorial Murals In the new Tor. rington post office December 2. The murals arc the work of Arthur S. Covey of Harwinton Mor' gan R. Mooney, deputy labor commissioner, who re- cently mddle.aisledit with Dorothy Murnane of New Haven was guest at testimonial dinner at the Hotel Bond in Hartford the other evening Anna Mae Dante Elsie Holm and Helen Jazina remember the Tower with complimentaries for the RO Alpha Eta sorority hop at the Elton, December 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23
Another
 Lost and Found Drama

her. Please lind her for me. MT. Eisenberg- please"
 The years that had passed had been good to Larry Stamm in other ways. He had risen from clerk to executive and he wanted his Joan to share his wealth. He wanted to finish that honeymoon with the sparkling eyed little seamstress. So he had come to Daniel Eisenberg's Skip Tracers co. in New York City, for help.
 "We1l do all we can, MT. stann, but" said Eisenberg, "I'm not holding out much hope. The trail is old and cold ="
 But not too old nor to cold. Forty-eight hours later the Skip Tracers had located Mrs. Law renee Starnr11. It was all so sin1- pie. They knew she had been 9 seamstress, they believed she still loved her husband, and they thought she'd still have to work for a living. So they put one and two and three together.
 If she had to work for a liv- ing she would be 8 sean1stress, and if she loved her husband she would want to be as near him as possible so that she could steal glimpses of him.
 So they went from shop to shop in the neighborhood of his home and, sure enough, up came little lady who, after much questioning, sobbed out an ad- mission that she was Mrs. Larry Stan1rn.
 Bridegroom
 Put to the Test
 She had fled from him because her face had been horribly niu- tilated in the ship explosion. She didn't want him to see her scared cheeks, she wanted him to remember her only as the gay littel girl he had held in his arms the night they waltzed around the salon.
 II still don't want to see him." she sobbed to the Investigators. "Please don't tell him where I am. Let him love me as he re- members me - don't let him see me now and hate me-"
 But the investigators had hunch "We'll take pictures of you, ask him if he thinks you are his wife, and If he loves you as you are he'll come to you"
 MT. Lawrence Stamm, sitting in the offices of the Skip Tracers, looked at the pictures. one by one. When he had finished he rose, pulled on his hat, and said:
 Come on, MT. Eisenberg, lead me to her - hurry, want to fin- isla that honeymoon with my bride."
 She was still his pretty little sweetheart of 20 years before.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23

The new 1888 edition of the New England Florida map published each fall by the American Automobile AS socation for the Bear Mountain Bridge is available. This splendid two-color map which released annually indicates in great detail how the motorists should travel in order when driving South to do so over routes par tcuarly U S. 202 which have the advantage of avoid ing the necessity for passage through large cities with
 their heavy traffic and consequent complications and de- metropolitan areas as New York city and vicinity, New ark, Jersey City, Trenton, Philadelphia and Whining 1888 map the motorist is shown how to proceed over good roads where splendid scenery and historic territory encountered The map accurate and SO arranged that 1t easily read in the limited space offered by auo- mobile Free copies of this map may be obtained by writ ing to the American Automobile Association at Penn- from any Auto Club, also from the Bear Mountain Bridge at 80 Broadway, New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23

brusquely, and walked away. Day after day, Larry came to the hospital but not whit of informa- ton could he get from the doctor, and his pretty Joan, bride of only few weeks, seemed to continue to resent his presence.
 Still wearing hood of bandages, she couldn't talk but Larry knew that she wanted him to go away and stay away. But day after day he came to sit hour after hour be- side his bride. And then
 One day she was gone. Without @ word. Without a trace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23

boiler room, they tell me. Now, just you rest and you'll see your wife soon. Maybe tomorrow" The Bride Who
 Wanted to Hide
 Joan didn't want him to see her. She lay between the covers, band- ages completely covering her head and face. She could not talk, but Larry could tell that she didn't want him around.
 Whats the matter with her, doc- tor? Is she badly hurt?"
 The doctor was curt.
 "This Is no time to talk" he said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23
Stephens oHnored


 A party was held Saturday eve- ming at the home of the Misses Edna and Lorraine Kraft, of Lone Oak avenue in honor of MT. and Mrs. Douglas Stephens whose marriage was recently announced. Mrs. Ste phens was formerly Leona Carons of Sl Homer street. The young couple received a lovely set of dishes from those persent. The evening was passed with the playing of games and the serving of lunch. when an attractive wedding cake adorned the table.
 Those present included: Mir. and Mrs. Douglas Stephens, Mrs. Alison ]. Smith. Mrs. Joseph Caron. Mer-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23
! . BEHIND T THE SCENES WASHINGTON SV RODNEY DUTcHER-d
 Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

Big Battles of Congress Go on Backstage as White House and Wall Street Vie for Power New Deal May Extend Indus- trial Control if Capital Fails to Respond to New Proposals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23
SUEDE PREFERRED

Practically all of Jeanette Mac Donald's winter sports wardrobe consists of suede. She has pur- chased five suede jackets, two suede skirts, and a bolero dress of suede.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23
Tall Tower Topics
Good Evening.
DESERT OF DREAMS
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

The desert is my friend today love its endless, whirling sands; Its magic waves that dance about Corraled by mountains shadowed hands. The whirlwnds of the canyons toss Great vistas to the hours of day, And lead me to Q temple bright Where twilights ghosts kiss winds In play Desert of night you are my ownl Your granite domes are churchly spires That beckon worshippers to come, And ponder by celestial fires, The mesas' throbhing thunders roll With mighty music from their thrones; I see great sculptured valleys there Mid ashes and great piles of bones In tranquil majesty you dream Like some great ghostly, splendid thing AS evening paints her tnts in peace, And softened voices gently sing Lift high your lanterns of the night see a million shining eyes; The gods have marched upon the hills, They speak with strange and fearful cries!
 GEORGE L. LEE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23

Larry came to the hospital as usual that day and found her room empty. No one knew--or would say where she had gone. The nurse, the internes, the doctor, the door, man, and even the police. None of them knew.
 Starting Along
 Trail Grown Cold
 "That was 20 years ago, Mfr. Eisenberg-20 years ago last month" |" sighed Larry Stamm, now gray around the temples and . bit paunchy around the waist. I've never seen her since, nor heard from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23
Mystery of Vanished Bride
 SOlUed After IzOenty Years
TracerS Reunite HOneymOOnerS Long Parted By Sea Tragedy

This is the second of . sec rles of six exciting stories gleaned from the files of the Skip Tracers Co. in New York City, Each story is from real life, about real people. Names of persons and places are iicti- tlous and lf the name of any actual person is mentioned here 1t Is purely . coincidence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23

So anxious are mine owners oi Brazil to export minerals that rail. ways cannot handle the heavy ship menls to ports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23

WATERvILLE PHARMACY For your Thanksgiving Feast: Wines, ChampagneS, Scotches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23

Louis Hunt, 2 year old son of Harold and Katherine (Frenneis) Hunt of 1054 Cooke street, died yes- terday at St. Marys hospital follow ing few days illness of pneumonia. Louis was pupil in the second grade of Sprague school. Besides his parents he Is survived by a sister, Joan Hunt. ae..
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the home to St. Michael's church where a mass Of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23
Chase Metal Works
 Shuts Down Tonight
Work to Be Resumed Next Monday-EpwOrtl1 League
 Meets Tomorrow Louis Hunt, 7, Succumbs
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ton Hornbecker, Betty wilson, Bar ret Brown, Lois Brown, Edna Kraft, James Pedeu, Janet Brodie, Russell Farnlof, Norman Farnof, Minot Greene, Evelyn Black, Dorothy Ath- erton, June Cook, Ebert Black, Ray Wilson, Lorraine Kraft and Stanley Stephens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23
AnsLCers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 1. It is the name for the whole island of New Guinea. 2. GlOve-making. ,. Gemini. {. Everett Lloyd. 5. It Is often applied to the Mississippi River. 6. LincOln's Gettysburg Ad- dress.
 !. France. 6. Shanghai. .. Fraucnfeld. 10. Star time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-23

Waterville, November 23.-Notices were posted yesterday ct the Chase Metal Works to the effect, that all departments and offices will close Wednesday night, for the holiday, and reopen Monday, November 20.
 The Casper s. Davis, American Legion Post, will hold regular meeting this evening at Fraternity Hall on Boyden street, at 8 o'clock.