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The Washington times., 1937-04-14
FLEE
SET FOR 1887
WARGAME'
By RALPH B. JORDAN


LOS ANGELES HARBOR, April
IA Q.N.SO.-Paced by the Spectac-
ular San Diego-Honolulu flight, the
United States fleet was in full
swing today toward the official
opening Of the 1887 war game"
in the Pacific.
Aviation officers and the COM
mander-in-chief of the fleet. Ad-
miral A. j. Hepburn, heaped praise
on the 80 officers and men who
Epanned the western sea in the pre-
view of the war"
Admiral Hepburn, as soon as he
was informed aboard his flagship,
the U. S. S. Pennsylvania, that the
squadron of IL Navy planes had
landed at Pearl Harbor, Honolulu,
sent them the curt, famous lauda-
ton of the Navy, well DONE"
See Filters Praised
To this he added other words OF
praise for the Navy men who took
their planes across the ocean on a
flight listed as routine" to replace
another squadron in Hawaii, but
which in reality was the lifting of
the curtain on this years fleet ex
ercises, slated to be the most in
tensive in the peace time history
Of America.
In the meantime in Los Angeles
Harbor and at San Diego $4,000
bluejacketS and officers per-
formed their last missions ashore,
for tomorrow they will be busy
aboard in anticipation of showing
off at daybreak the next morning.
AS the dawn breaks Friday the
battleShipS and cruisers, based
here, will nose into the swellS of
the sea toward a secret rendezvous
off the California coast where
they will met the destroyers, sub
marines and plane carriers from
San Diego.
The gigantic armada OF gray,
trim fighters, the first line Of
American defense, then will go into
cruising formation and set out for
Honolulu where they will drop
anchor nine days later.
Head for Alaska
Inc only missing SHIPS Will De
a very small force which will head
North toward Alaska, instead OF
Hawaii, and Jump off" from the
Land of the Northern Lights some
time later to take part in the big
battle" for the Hawaiian Islands.
the major objective of the entire
problem. The 1887 problem is to
test the defenseS Of the islands.
On April % the fleet, minus the
Alaska force, will arrive off the
Island of oahu, on which Honolulu
is located, and fight the Army de-
lenses until dusk the next day.
Then it will lie at anchor off
Honolulu, fueling and taking on
stores, until April 30 when the
ships will be divided into two
forces, attacking and defending,
and fare forth to fight a major
engagement at secret place.
The Washington times., 1937-04-14
John |. Lewis Seen
As Next President

BALTIMORE, April IA Q.N.S).
If agriculture and labor united
and selected John L. Lewis as their
candidate for President in 1910
his election virtually would be
assured. DR.. R. G. Steinmeyer, Of
the Department of Political
Science at the University Of Mary
land, asserted today.
DR.. Steinmeyer said If Lewis did
succeed Mr.. Roosevelt and fol-
lowed certain of his present poll
cies, it would be well to have a
respected Supreme Court to check
illegal legislation.
The Washington times., 1937-04-14
British Mass Troops
In Northwest India

NEW DELHI, India, April IA
UN.SO.-Thirty-three thousand
British troops were being massed
today along the Northwest frontier,
where insurgent tribesmen have
launched a new terror campaign
that already has taken more than
a dozen lives. A drastic British
punitive expedition is expected
shortly,
The Washington times., 1937-04-14
Truck Driver Cleared
In Death Of EIIiCott

Theodore G. Economou, %, of
the 900 block of Fifth st. N. W.,
was absolved of blame by a Police
Court jury yesterday in connec-
ton with the death Of Jerome C.
Ellicott. 70, of the TOO block of
Sixth st. N. W., who was struck
by a truck January 26 as he was
crossing the street near his home.
The Washington times., 1937-04-14
FIVE UNHURT IN FIRE

Lottie Siegler, were carried to
safety by Policeman Harold Good.
From an adjoining apartment
Mrs. Wilmer Good and her
daughter, Mrs. Arthur Ellis, were
carried by firemen. Carol Good,
IA, jumped from the window and
was caught by a fireman.
AS the blaze spread records
were carried out of the county
treasurer's office in an adjoining
building, but firemen managed to
check the flames before they
spread to that structure.
The Washington times., 1937-04-14

EVERY WATCH YOU
PURCHASE FROM ROSS
is PROTECTED BY THIS
EXCLUSIVE SERVICE
BOND
No matter what watch you select from
either Ross store you will receive this
Service Bond. Both Ross stores offer
you Nationally famous watches at
standard prices on long terms This
Service Bond protects your watch and
gives you the following services with
out cost:
I Adjusting and regulating. (As
A' many as necessary
, One adjusting Of escapement
4" wheel.
, One replacement Of a new
,. crown.
4 One replacement Of new
main spring.
e One replacement Of a new
- jewel.
= One replacement Of new
~" balance staff.
7 One replacement Of new
stem.
Q One replacement Of a new
o. crystal.
q One replacement Of new
- hair spring.
IN One adjusting Of mechanism
~" for winding and setting.
The Washington times., 1937-04-14

LURAY, Va, April IA. - Five
persons narrowly escaped death
early today as fire destroyed two
frame buildings in the heart Of
the town. Damage from the blaze
is estimated at more than $25, 900.
The fire started in one build
ing, with stores on the first floor
and apartments on the second,
and spread to an adjoining build
ing.
Trapped in their apartment by
the smoke and flames. Mrs. Abe
Sigler and her daughter, Miss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-11

what is smart or desirable for the young. However, well-trained, she cannot really enter into the problems of older people. The elder salesman or woman has ac- cumulated experience of the needs of many age groups, social and economic groups. The younger person may antag- onize by talking too much while the buyer is thinking out an adjustment of the per sonal and financial problem if something is purchased which does not fit in with the plan in mind at the start.
 There is the fact that the older sales person has had time to acquire personal following. And at rock bottom is the fact that the young person, no matter how in tereSted superficially, cannot have the motive of the older one to whom what he said and she said is no longer important. The older ones life is in his job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-11
Loving One Another

One of the great educators of American history has just passed in the person of Charles Franklin Thwing, president emeritus of Western Reserve University. He came to little college of four build ings and less than three hundred stu dents. He left, after S1 years of active service, great University with crowded campus, and schools belonging to 1t or affiliated with 1t all over large metro- politan area. When he turned the work over to his successor he said, "It is not given to one man to live through more than one epoch" But though younger men have succeeded to the laborS, pr. Thwing never lost the personal and spirit ual leadership of town and gown. He was easily ClevelandS first citizen,
 An important factor in his hold over people was his friendliness. He loved all his boys and girls, kept interest in their doings into their middle age. Everybody called him Proxy Everybody felt free to drop in to ask advice about a personal problem or a civic enterprise To each, in turn, he gave full attention, the power of his brilliant mind.
 And before his death he said to a friend: "I have had much opportunity, lying here In bed, with much time to think about many things under the heavens, to real ize that if one word could be acted upon, we should meet the essential and all irn- portant need of our time. l would like to bid men love one another. That is what we all must do We must love one another more. And, if we can succeed in doing this, all things are comprehended.
 The rest Is silence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-11
Salesmen Over Fifty

These young things think they are so smart may now retire to the back of the stage. Salesmen and saleswomen over fifty years of age may come down front and take bow. They are more efficient than their younger friends. Charles F. Stech, market and sales analyiSt, has been making survey of stores in New York, Pittsburgh and other American cities.
 He found that people in their fifties sell more than those in their forties, forties more than thirties, and thirtieS more than twenties. Tn fact, people from 60 to 75 sell very little less than those 20 to 30. Tn stores where selling is brisk, the 50-year-old salesman leads by nearly $50 week in total goods sold. For every $100 worth sold by the sales man in early twenties, one in the thirties with equal opportunity sells goods worth $1O2.0l, forties $l07.38 and fifties $l08.78.
 There are many reasons. The young person has experience only Of one age and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-11

The job of building a series of storage reservoirs in the Vermont or New Hamp- shire hills to control flood waters in the Connecticut River valley would be such a tremendous amount that 1t is quite unlikely the four states concerned - Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut - will ever get together on 1t. We make this statement despite the fact that Attorney General Edward J. Daly Is back at his office in Hartford and hard at work on the problem. It may be recalled that sponsorship of the project that was recommended as the most suit able by Army engineers has tentatively been shifted to the states following fail- ure of Congress to approve the four state flood pact, President Roosevelt wants the four states to hold special legisla" tive sessions at which a pact giving Un- cle Sam hydro-electric power control would be voted. The states seem to be agreed not to do this, It's an impasse that only big flood this coming winter or spring can break.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-11
Down On The Saugatuck

Land owners along the Saugatuck River. not to be confused with our own Nauuatuck, as 1t SO often inadvertently is, are sad and depressed today. Ther property is in danger for expansion plans of the Brideport Hydraulic Company encompass the acquisition of much lana in the river valley for reservoir purposes The company must expand It's storage reservoir holdings in order to meet the increased demands being made upon US systems today, Inasmuch as 1t has stead- iiy been acquiring land in the SaugatucE River valley over period of years for thlS purpose we cannot see why the announce rnelit of the plan to build should cause such cousternation.
 we also think there was an effort to cover the real issue by use of such names as are commonly seen in our headlines m nnnnectlon with various world events Prominent residents of the SaugatucK River valley were brought forward to con demn the water company's plan to build the reservoir and to tell what hardshipS 1t would impose on the summer residents. As a matter of strict facts 1t seems that eight summer residents made most of the protests because they were to lose their property.
 We can see where people would be aRgrieved at the efforts of utility com- pSny to oust them from land they may nave owned for years or to which they have become attached through genera tions of dwelling It Is hard to have your land taken from you to make way for reservoirs, but under the law the company is proceeding as ordained. It is not ex- ceeding It's rights and the constitution Is not violated. By It's expansion many thousands of people today and tomorrow may be benefited.
 The litigation in the saugatuck Valley furnishes, to this writer's way of thinking, one more substantial proof why pollution of water courses must cease There are available for domestic consumption pur' poses water sources in Connecticut which pollution renders unusable except at great expense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-11

Despite the fact that 1t will cost the city $20,000 to install a new set-up of voting districts the change is well worth It. It will be the first real effort at systematizing the city's districts since they were established. True since the original voting districts were carved from the five wards and the voting dis trict of Waterville there have been a couple of changes in lines, but nothing radical like this proposed has taken place. The cost will have to be borne, because after all a mans right to vote cannot be hampered by making it diffi- cult for him to get to the polls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-11
OHense or Defense?

There is much to be said for the worn saying which tends to pronounce "the best defense Is a good offense" But the fear expressed by Republican Town Com- mittee Chairman J. Warren Upson over the dereliction of most Republicans from the so-called Fusionist banner seems to fall outside the category, "best defense. It even fails to qualify as an "offense,' when his reason for the warning" Is de- scribed as attempts of the Democrats by stories to part the Republican vote" from the FusionistS.
 There, an astute observer might decide, is the ranting of child, disturbed in his slumber by the bugbear of rumor There again might be claimed is the "best defense" the Fusionists can offer to the Republicans for their heterogeneous ticket
 It should be difficult, indeed, for man who has voted the straight Republican ticket since he can remember to stomach such as confronts his choice in the forth coming election But these are not the thoughts of the writer; rather are they the opinions of several "old-line Republicans
 And should 1t be that Chairman UpSon has been told the same thing by several hundred of the same kind of straight voting Republicans, then let him read it here and afterward undertake some better "best defense" for his incongruouS posi- tion as Republican directing a cam paign where Independent Democrats stand to win whatever spells might fall into the common pork barrel of Fusion iSt victory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-11
all the parasites of the city treas-

all the parasites of the city treas- ure.
 Let the Board of Aldermen com ply with the rightful request of the 5000 petitioners; let the Merit Sys- tenn question have 0 place on the voting machines October 6, and walt for the results.
 The Waterbury citizens will tell plainly and vigorously what they think of the so-called prominent leaders. They will tell to the writ- CT of the appeal to the Board oi Aldermen that certain privileges will not be taken away from the people, because there will be the people to clean the house and to stop the unrightful and unAmer. ican privileges of Q class of politi- clans and incompetent job seek CTS. And, more than other, will teach that writer at confining his remarks to the circle of his politi- cal friends, which are far below of what he dream.
 Respectful Yours
 NUNzIO MURNO,
 67 Edgewood Ave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-11

Licensing of shoe-shine boys in Water. bury, first proposed many months ago, will shortly be accomplished as authori- ties iron out the last few details in mak- ing it possible for young lads to eke out a livelihood after school hours. Such supervision as can be provided through licensing is well worth the effort. The idea is not to regiment young lads, but to insure the city against hoodlumism, such as can be born of casual acquaint- anceship formed along our city streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-11
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York.-You no doubt have heard before about the Noblemen's s club.
 This is the lavender -blooded fra. ternity for the Protection of Genu- inc Titles against such interlopers as the counterfeit Prince" Mike Romanotf or Lord" Desperate Des- mond. Club headquarters are on Madison avenue, 0 secretary an- swers the telephone and If you are going to be cynical, the presidents name Gin fulD in Baron Qiorgio Suriani Castelnuovo. But here's the point: The Noblemen's club knows 1t is all right to defend It's bona fide standing, but It's members have to eat--caviar, if possible. So the Baron has just sent out for a press agent, to exploit the marquises, the duchesses, the viscounts and the barons. And while he can't pay much at present, the baron can promise the publicist a cut in such eventualities as testimonials, jobs and profitable marriages. Condemnation
 Raymond Paige and fellow maes- tros were discussing song titles in a restaurant. Some of the boys said that two-word song titles were the best while the others said it didn't matter how long the title was. And anyway, there were some titles that couldn't be boiled down to two words.
 For instance" said one of them, "how could you change the title of I didn't Raise My Boy to Be Soldier to two wordsP"
 That's easy" said Paige. "Just make it, Don't Co.,"
 Popular ClamOr
 They tell 1t this time about Bobby Breen, he of the short pants and adult tenor and Eddie Cantor's blessings, who came to town for per- sonal appearances.
 After the lad had bowed his way oil the stage three times, the audience was no less vociferous in its applause. He was called back for a fourth salvo of palm clap ping and he improvised a pretty, little speech. But his auditors clamored for more.
 Backstage, the adolescent singer was lost for words. What shall I say now?" he asked desperately of an adult guardian.
 Tell them," advised his blase mentor, that you wish to thank them for nominating you as mayor. but that you are too young to accept
 Infant Critic
 And speaking of the striplings, Carlton Kadell tells about the seen. arist who was complaining that the baby must have thrown his last script in the fire.
 Don't be silly" snapped his wife, you know the babys too young to readl"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-11
WHEN IS LEADER NOT PRIV PLEDGED TO SPEAK FOR
 MAJORITY


 Waterbury, Conn,
 Sept. 8. 1887 Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 The letter addressed to the Board of Aldermen by John De Pastino, opposing the proposal for the adop- tion of the Merit System in the city of Waterbury, is of some import ance for the citizens of Italian ex- traction inasmuch as that question is brought out in behalf of thous- ands of citizens of Waterbury" and because it's approval will be taking away certain privileges from our citizens.
 In this special case. which is a test of the civic responsibilities of a people, contest with the writer the right to speak in behalf of the citizens of Italian extraction. There is limit and a measure in the talk or in the action of any so-called leader, and I think that this limit and measure are going Q little too far.
 Thousands of citizens do not del- egate anybody for the expression of their feeling about the adoption Of the Merit System. Moreover 1t is an insinuation against the commit tee for the Merit system adoption, and an insult to the intelligence of the signers of the petition to affirm that many were not aware of the reaching effect of the Merit System The great majority of Waterbury citizens well know how the .distFi- button of "jobs" Is going on at the expense of the public funds. and they, the citizens. at exception oi the politicians and their appointed favoritcs. are longing for an hons est opportunity t0 throw over board
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-11
AMATEUR SEES MUCH TO ENTHUsE ABOUT AT DEM
 OCRATIC NOMINATIONS
Waterbury, Conn.,, Sept. 10th, 1887.

Sept. 10th, 1857. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:- After hearing the acceptance speech of Mayor Frank Hayes, de- livered in the aldermanic chamber of the city hall, and broadcast over the ether through the medium of the Republican, American station, VERY, 1t was plain to be seen that the opposition would be relegated, to the ignominy of wallowing in the mire of political oblivion.
 The overflow crowd of Interested citizens extended through the cor riders of the city hall, where they listened intently, to the lieutenant- governor, who was attired in ap' parel, respecting his beloved Irish ancestry.
 I noticed the enthusiastic express sions on the faces of the members of the Democratic organization, who will labor earnestly to place the cail- didates in the offices they rightfully deserve.
 Mrs. Mary c. Kilmartin, newly nominated candidate for the respon- sible office of town clerk, proved to me, that she will be an enthusiastic campaigner, as her gracious and ef- fective remarks were received by the audience.
 Angelo Nardona, in the manner of 0 cultured gentleman, humbly accepted the nomination aS the can- didate for the position of city sher' if. If he had used the expression Nobody likes to see the sheriff" ht would have brought to my mind the famous remark of Superintendent oi Police William J. Roach, which re- mark was used in his many days of campaigning.
 John P. Fitzmaurice, the hand- somest city clerk in the United States and Q beloved product of the Washington Hill section, courteous ly reminded the citizens of Water. bury, that he would endeavor, fl elected, to conduct his office in the efficient manner he has operated i the past.
 And Daniel J. Leary, candidate for comptroller, in his usual suave and composed attitude quoted fig. ures, regarding the tax rate and grand list in comparison to other cities of the state of Connecticut.
 Kindly accept this note as Q mis- sive from an amateur, describing the picture as he saw it.
 Sincerely yours,
 J. V. WALKER.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-11

tempting to settle . rayOn strike in EliSabethton, Tenn, he was routed out of bed late at night by Q mob of armed men who said they were taking him for "a ride". Having lived In Chicago" McGrady relates, "that meant only one thing to me. But after taking me about five miles out of town, they freed me and told me net to come back or they would shoot me-"
 Mcorady was back the next morning.
 During the great maritime strike on the Pacific coast in 1884 he came within an inch of being killed, a bullet grazing his head during c riot.
 Youthful Looking
 One of the most remarkable things about McGrady is his youthful appearance. Although he takes no exercise, plays no sport, works 15 and 18 hours a day, laughs at diets and smokes almost continuously, he acts and looks like a man of 46. He is slender, brisk and dapper. A woman once asked him how he managed to ward off old age".
 "By never worrying about t." he replied.
 But surely" she insisted, "there must be more to 1t than that"
 "WeIl," McGrady replied, T am very fond of COrned beef and cabbage"
 Outside of his work, Mcdrady's only interest is his grandchil- dren. He has three, all boys.
 He collects postage stamps for them, brings them gifts and has long discussions about football and baseball. Wherever he goes, no matter how busy he is, he always takes time to write each @ letter.
 While in Washington, Mc0rady lived with Mrs. Alfred Fleming, one of his two married daughters. The other, Mrs. Nathaniel Sim kins, resides in Stonehatn, Mass. His two sons died in youth.
 McGrady is one of the best pub lie speakers in labor ranks. Keen Ix,ittnd aad aAIfnaaaaaaAd hA al ways talks eXtemporaneously. But every address is carefully worked over in advance. He never speaks unless he is prepared.
 He learned that lesson early in his career. During @ local Bos- ton campaign he was making @ political speech one night when a man in the audience shouted, we know taxes are high, but what is your man going to do about it7"
 "We are going to reduce them," McGrady retorted.
 How"
 "He had me there," McGrady relates. T didn't know how. It was very embarrassing, and I never forget that lesson. I've had q lot of 'hOws' thrown at me since, but I've never been caught off base again.
 (COpyrlght, 1887, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-11
Selected Poem
SECOND HAVING

OENOIND Frances Frost in the Christian Science Monito Beauty and affirmation both are in meadows second growth. When summer golden burned and brave, the first high grass the meadow gave fell evenly beneath the long sweep of the scythes, and full and strong with music were the mowers throatS Now not sigh of singing floats over this final harvest. Men. seeing the meadow tall again, come silently. with summer past and gather in the lovely last gift of the year. and know that earth has not betrayed them and that birth and growth will come once more though cold beyond endurance take them Slow and voiceless they clean the field and go. Knowing that nothing can be lost. they leave bright stubble to the frost