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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
Ships and Schools

Four hundred English ships, from great ocean liners to small tramp steamers, have joined the British Ship Adoption Society, organized about a year ago. Members of that society get in touch with schools throughout the country and keep in touch with pupils by means of an ex- change of letters, photographs and in- teresting bits of news. It is reported of one large vessel that every officer and cadet as we'll as number of the crew are writing regularly to school boys and girls. The latter send books and magazines and letters to their adopted ships.
 The arrangement is considered great aid to the study of geography. It must have other accomplishments to its credit, such as making the rising generation of Britons familiar with and enthusiastic about the nations merchant marine.
 Some captains have offered prizes for essays on sea life. One has arranged wireless code with his school and com municates with pupils occasionally. The pupils of school in Nottinghamshire, whose fathers are miners and who will probably be miners themselves some day, have happy outlook on the sea through their correspondence with an oil tanker. This ought to be thrilling hobby for many youngsters, particularly for boys. And the idea is capable of application to other branches of national life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
Got c Badge
Highway Vigilantes Just Beginning to Make
 Presence Known on Connecti-
cut HighWays.
NEW HAVEN REGISTER

While the spread of the vigilante idea is drawing official attention at Washington, in Connecticut a pe- culiar species of 1t whose growth ex- tends back over some years is being brought to notice. That is the semi or non-omcial unorganized organiz- ation of highway vigilantes.
 Years ago the State Motor Vehicle Department began issuing badges for what mgiht be termed honorary highway inspectors. The list of their holders now runs up to approxi- mately 300, although some of those listed as commission" possessors are deceased. The bodge confers no authority other than that which the possessor may be able to exert by implication. It does not match 8 policeman's badge or that of a bona flde Motor Vehicle Department agent. But it remains a sort of ini- tation mark of authority, something like the badges which aldermen in some towns have been able to pro- vide for themselves and which al- dermen in other towns have tried to get, like honorary deputy sheriffs' commissions and Kentucky colonel cies of earlier days when those used to be issued by the bagful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14

These honorary badges that Conmis- sioner of Motor Vehicles Michael A. Con- nor has given out this year may in the long run prove boomerang. Already there have been complaints and much criticism of the badges and an effort has been made to show that they were abused. However, it can be said to the commissioners credit and intelligence that he did not distribute them indis- criminately. Where he thought posses sion of one might do some good in spread ing the gospel of highway safety he saw to it that badge was presented. Up in Hartford of recent days an attempt was made to show that Rocco Pallotti had abused his ownership of badge but when the facts were sifted down it came to light that MT. Pallotti in issuing warning to a motorist for what he claimed was fast driving was keeping in mind the fact that son of dear friend of his had recently been killed in an auto accident,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14

operation in every section of the country. Within a few weeks John L. Lewis himself will go on the air for a solid hour.
 THE ADDRESS WILL BE NO QUESTIONING AFFAIR.
 The c. I. O. generalissimo will counterblast charges of union violence and responsibility and apply theNlash to certain employ CTS, publishers and politicos.
 The 0. I. Gers claim that their extensive plans are not due to self-prompted high-pressuring but in response to overwhelming de- mands from workers.
 In proof of this they cite the fact that their membership roll is now around 100000, that delegations are daily flocking to their offices seeking utilization and that every mail brings scores of applications and ap- plications and appeals for or- ganizers.
 c. I. o. leaders are a bit cagey when it comes to fixing date for their national convention. They say they are too busy organizing to stop for that now. But secret ly they have worked out drafts of a permanent organization and constitution and a national con- clave probably will be called in the fall.
 No Cancellation
 There have been several at- tempts to patch up peace between the c. I. o. and its parent A. P. of L. Just a week before the ex- ecutive council of the federation expelled the insurgents, President Bill Green approached Lewis with a proposal that they come to terms. They were to divide thu industrial field between them.
 Lewis said he was willing but asked Green if his offer included the steel industry, which the c. I. O. was then beginning to inc wade. Greens reply was: "T couldn't do that, John."
 That was the end of the par. ley.
 Since then the c. I. o. has in- vaded many fields occupied or claimed by A. F. of L. craft unions. The only way there can be peace is for the latter or the c. I. o. to retire-and neither has any intention of do- ing that. It's Q life-or-death struggle now.
 The c. I. O. has gone too far to quit. and the Federationists, who claim prior rights, refuse to do so.
 Copyright, 1887. by United
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
In Today's Mail
 Anonymous letters will not be accepted unless accom- panied with writer's name.
"SOBBING ANGELS" ARE TRANSFORMED BY MERIT SYSTEM
 PR0POSAI.

TnOEOSIAA Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Ever notice what funny things happen in town when you skip away for your two weeks vacation? While summing myself at the beach my Waterbury papers caught up to me.
 In one read where the loqua- cious and voluminouS MT. Burke said the "angels in Heaven were crying because the wicked voters in Waterbury had democratic admin istration and the poor little angels eyes were red from tears for fear the Carrie Welton fountain at the end of the green might be moved. That wouldn't be the cause, by any chance, of all the rain we are getting.
 About the time when I figured the tears should have dried on the wing-tips of the angels, I opened more Waterbury papers to discover that MT. Burke had been elected president of the Waterbury chapter which would install the merit sys- tenn in Brass City government branches.
 If the merit system is to be non- political, pray tell me, MT. Burke, how you reconcile yourself to such wild-eyed condemnation of the Wa terbury voters for being so vicious and wicked as to have a democratic administration?
 Page Gabriel, MT. Burke, please And tell us if you will stop the angel from sobbing, if we throw out the democrats and adopt the merit system!
 "TIMID SOUL"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York - Lynn Murray points out that you can always tell a street by the types of shops and people 1t has. AS follows: If every other store is an employment agen- cy, you're in the shade of the Sixth Avenue "L." If art shops, dress shops and music shops line the street.. it's Fifty-Seventh street. Novelty merchandise centers between Union Square and Twenty-third street. And virtually all stores that sell religious merchandise are down in Barclay street.
 You're on Sand Street when every other door blares Swing" on East 86 Street when you hear the rau- cous "Schnitzelbank" for this is the heart of teutonic Yorkville. If the box offices on the legitimate theater seem crowded, you're on the current street of hits-48th. Sailors uni- forms spell Riverside Drive. And nurses uniforms identify Central Park West. You can spot Broad way and 50th Street by the unem- ployed musicians there, Broadway by its daylight at night. f
 Martial Note ~...,
 Ferde Grofe, the composer, was talking the other night about. those days when he was piano player in a cabaret at Phoenix, Ariz. Well, one night, in the company of the ser- geant and corporal of the U. S. corps which had gone down to the southwest to apprehend Pancho Villa, Grofe wandered across the border in a battered hivver and found himself snared by the enemy. He, the sergeant and corporal were led back to Agua Prieta, sure that their doom was sealed.
 the plaza, out stepped an imposing gentleman with a wide hat and fierce moustache. The soldiers were sure he was Villa but Grofe, with start, remembered that 1t was the start, remembered that it was the Mayor of Agua Prieta, who had come nightly to the cabaret where he played. But the Mayors memory was not so good nor did he under stand English. Desperately Grofe pantomimed a piano player and what little Spanish he know drew perfect blank.
 Finally, he tried his last strate- gem. Breaking some sticks into small pieces, he hastily fashioned a pair makeshift castanets. And with a flourish worthy of lilly Losch, Pavlowa or even Maria Gainbarelli, Grofe pretended to be one of the dancing girls in the. cabaret. Intelli- gence suddenly dawned on the rnay- or's face. He let his captives go with an escort to the border.
 They were only Q hundred yards from the American line when. there was a shot behind them and the mayor came galloping up in cloud of dust. He leaned into the car and whipered to Grofe, "That sem orita with the red hair--you tell her we dance Saturday night, hey?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14

At the Motor Vehicle Department the custom seems to be considered a help in its way, although some pos sessors of the badges have made themselves nuisances and have caused police complaints. The list of holders contains too many names of distinguished Connecticut citizens to encourage one to think that the "vigilanteS" on the whole have more abused than used their pseudo au- thority.
 But some persons wonder whether there is not too much badging. If we should have a badge for willing ness to abide by and promote ob- servance of the driving laws, why not one for abiding by and promot- ing observance of the tax laws? Let's all have badge. Or, maybe we should just have badges when they actually mean what they imply. commissioned authority to enforce law or to perform explicitly pre- scribed duties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
Answers To Questions
essVEisAt issI. HA
By Frederick M. Kerby

o. Can you furnish the formula for the adhesive used on United States postage stamps?
 A. Seven pounds of water are brought to the boiling point in a steam jacketed copper kettle, to which thirteen pounds of tapioca dextrine are added and stirred until dissolved. The finished gum should test 35.5 d. Baume at 30 d. F.
 c. When Gen. George B. McClel- Ian was the democratic nominee for President in 1864, who was the nom- inee for vice-President on the same ticket?
 A. George H. Pendleton of Ohio.
 c. Which government depart ment issues The Consumers Guide?
 A. It is published bi-weekly by the Consumers Counsel, Agricultur- al Adjustment Administration, U. S. Department of Agriculture.
 c. What is the limit of altitude allowed when flying passengers where no special precautions are taken concerning the supply of oxy- gen?
 A. About 14,000 feet.
 e. What is the source of the quotation, "The lady doth protest too much, methinks?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14

We don't know when Waterbury has reechoed to the noise of so much street construction. Every street you turn on these days, it seems, is being torn up for something or other. Its like the good old days when city streets were regular bat tie trenches While people may be in- convenienced during the summer months by the repairs, just stop to think how fine our thoroughfares will be when the work is all finished. There wont be any complaints about holes in the pavement nor about slippery trolley tracks. A year from now perhaps there wont be visible evidence of the trolleys on our city streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
A Book a Day
Sleepy Little Village Until Judy Started

OHLl Juuy OCdL tSu
 Bruce Cations Book-a.Day column occasionally Is turned over to Olive Roberts Barton, noted child -train,ng au.ohrity. Her newest article reviewing books suitable for children is presented here.
 BY OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON
 A good book for the girls ham, mock reading this vacation Is Green Gravel" by Dora Aydelotte Appleton Century: $2). Judy Clement, tn ehoyden heroine. goes from one scrape to another in the small midwestern town where she lives.
 Even her good deeds" turn to trouble. The quiet little village quiet except for Judy-the life of church suppers, medicine shows and old-fashioned Thanksgiving, and all the characters from the hired girls beau to the spoiled visiting cousin, are pictured by the author from her own childhood recollec- tions.
 The girls will like 1t enormously.
 
 For younger boys who love ani- mals (and don't all boys?), there is Down Comes the Wilderness by Margaret Evans Price (Harpers: $l.75).
 "The Wilderness is coming down" wrote Don David's grandfather from New York state. "Animals-a,l sorts of them are coming back from the mountains. You must come up and see."
 So Don David packs his bags and spends the summer on his grand fathers farm where, with his cousin Lucy, he makes a bird and game refuge. They re-route stream through their woods, set a raccoon's broken leg, rear bear cub, and ne- friend many other creatures.
 It is an interesting book. full ri practical information and especially timely for the outdoor days of sum mer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
Selected Poem
CIDER PRESS

CIDER PRESS
 (From the Lyric) (Eleanor Glenn Wallis in the Poets Column Hartford Couran0 Winesap, Greening, Fallowater Bring them to My oaken mortar! Baldwin, Russet,
 Beauty,
 Sheepnose Each into the Molten heap goesl Pour them through My mill and see Amber juices Running free! These the pail Will catch and hold: Apple liquor Wine of goldl Flowing, Foaming, Bubblng
 Yellow -Oil of apples Mellow mellow ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
Current Comment

Russians seem contented, but there is grave evidence of a rule of fear.-Norman Thomas, socialist party chief.
 If (housing) conferences were houses, the underprivileged would live in palaces.-Mayor LaGuardia of New York. s,"
 It will take sober world to make peaceful world.-U. s. Senator Morris Sheppard, exas dry leader.
 Whoever does not grow righte- ously indignant over that which is unjust and socially injurious is a religious dilettante.-Dr. Smaller Matthews, New York.
 here is dreadful dearth of Amer ican dramatists. John Golden, no- ted producer. aI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 11:46 p. m. Daylight time). Sun rises 5:32 a. m.; sets SPA D. m. (day- light time)
 All vehicles must Do lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 High tide at Milford Thursoay July IS, 6:4s a. ri.; low tide, t2:l1 p. VI. daylight time)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
Test Your Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
 1. What is a Novena?
 3. Tn which country Is the Lake of Bienne?
 3. Who was Thomas Chippen- dale7
 4. Tn which state is the city of Chippewa Falls2
 5. Who wrote Worth to the Orient?"
 6. Where is Antioch Collegep '. What Is betel?
 .. In law, what Is idiocy?
 9. Tn what country was a whip ping instrument called the knout used?
 10. Who composed the opera 'sHiEnaai2~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14

What we need, as much as anything, is few thousand men who will work as hard for the whole nation as they will for a private corporation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
,N DREW FEABsOn
AND FDR--CAN'T AFFORD IT

WASHINGTON, July A. - Despite widespread re- ports to the contrary, there will be split between Roosevelt and Lewis There is an undercurrent of irr tation and some resentment both sides.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, Does he scare easily?" say, "Is he easily scared?"

A. Shakespeare's Hamlet" Act III, Scene 2, line 240. e. Please name some states which permit marriage of first cousins.
 A. Alabama, California. Connec- ticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massa- chusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey. New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island. South Caro- lima, Vermont, Virginia, Washing ton, and in Wisconsin if female is fifty years or over.
 e. How old Is, Gene Autry, and is he married?
 A. He will be thirty years old in September. He Is married to Ina Mae Spivey.
 @. What useful purpose do wild sweet potato vines serve?
 A. The vine is ornamental in a rough way and, if kept under con- trol, makes a good cover for stumps, back fences, etc. It becomes a bed wede if neglected, and for eradica- ton 1t should be dug out and the large roots burned.
 e. How many federal Govern ment bonds do the banks of the United States own?
 A. As of March 3i, 1887, the total bank holdings of direct obligations of the United States, including bonds, notes and bills, amounted to $13, ,286, 100000.
 If you want 2 copy of our book let FAMOUS COMP POSERS," write the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1912 Thir- teenth Street, Northwest, Wash igton, D. Q. Enclose 1 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
A Thought for Today

And when Pharaoh saw that the rain and the hail and the thunders were ceased, he Sinned yet more, and hardened his heart, he and his servants-ExoduS 9:34.
 Few love to hear the sins they love to act.- Shakespeare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14

Japan has started preparations for it's International Exposition in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14

Canadians are not excited by quad ruplets born in Montreal. They prefer a flush.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14

A. Shakespeare's Hamlet" Act III, Scene 2, line 240.
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e. How many federal Govern ment bonds do the banks of the
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-10-08
The True Sportsman

Some of the characteristics OF
the good sportsman are enumerat.
ed by Tom Ford, secretary of the
Alabama Wildlife Federation, i'm
a recent statement, in which he
tells what the conscientious hunt
er does and does not do:
He obeys the hunting laws and
insists that his fellow hunter
does likewise. Respects the rights
of the landowner and complies
with the law by obtaining a per-
nit to hunt on his lands. Cuts
no fences, shoots near no barns,
homes or other buildings;
tramples no crops, and endangers
no livestock by wild or careless
gunfire.
He takes only lawful amount
of game, as his license does not
permit him to shoot for another.
Stamps out all campfires, includ-
ing those left by careless hunters,
and throws mo lighted matches
on the ground.
He does not shoot the last two
pairs in a quail covey, or doe,
fawn or turkey hen, but leaves
them to replenish the game crop.
For the same reason he feeds the
birds and other game in winter.
Finally he gives all game the
sporting chance to escape that he
would like if he were being shot
at.
If all hunters would observe
the rules of conduct outlined by
Mr.. Ford, the cause of true game
and forest conservation would be
greatly advanced-and there is no
excuse for not observing them.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-10-08
Pumpkin Pie!

Among honored American in
stitutions there is none more hon.
ored than pumpkin pie, that
monument to sugar and spice
and everything nice.' This me
plus ultra of delicacies is the very
quintessence of the harvest sea
son and the browning glory of
the culinary art. It is as much
an American tradition as Thanks
giving Day and griddle cakes.
Pies in general were invented
in Merrie England and vastly i'm
proved upon in the United States
but pumpkin pie is distinctly 100
per cent. American. It's origin
has never been traced to any sin
gle genius, so it is probably a
product of evolution.
Pumpkin pie fans will tell you
that America is called the land
of plenty and opportunity because
the pumpkin was first found
here and because pumpkin fam
ines have never been known in
this land of bountiful harvests.
Another pumpkin tradition is
the custom of planting pumpkins
between the corn rows. This ag-
ricultural trick was learned from
the Indians by members of.etbe
Plymouth Colony, and scientific
farming seems never to have i'm
proved upon it.
Many a man has waxed senti-
mental and poetic over this dish
and that is high tribute to the
consummate skill of mothers who
mixing the ingredients with in
stlnctiVe art, turn a stupid stew
INTO one of the most appetizing
connections that ever tickles the
palate of man.
What moistens the lips and
brightens the eye
What calls back the past
like the rich pumpkin
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-10-08
Real American Music

What is real American music
Is it Gershwin or Grofe? Tin Pan
Alley or Torch. A recent survey
among artists and orchestra lead
ers brought forth some surpris-
ing and conflicting answers, of
which we quote only a few:
Ted Weems who leads the band
for Fibber MCGEE and Molly's
broadcasts, thinks swing music
typifies the American spirit more
than any other kind, naming
tunes like iStompin' at the Sa-
voy" and "The Merry Go Round
Breaks Down"
That's just Ted's opinion, with
which many heartily disagree.
including Eric Sagerquist, musical
director for the First Nighter
program, who says: Real Amer
lean music is sweet music, like
Grofe's Grand Canyon Suite or
Gershwin's Porgy and Bess'
score. Swing music may be all
right, but you won't hear much Of
1t on our program. II we stomp
at the Savoy, wen do It in rub
Der sneakers. and IL the merry
go round breaks down, it'll break
gently. In nay opinion real
American music has lots Of
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-10-08
CO. 3 IN PARADE

COHupdHy d, MdFyldllu NdIAOudl
Guard, will take part in the pa
rade in connection with the an
nual fall festival at Berryville,
Va. this evening at Z o'clock.
in the Old Rut. They plug along
as best they can, doing the same
things they did yesterday. and
will do tomorrow.
But the human race makes no
progress when it simply follows
this old rut. It goes around and
around in circle. What we need
is the spirit OF discovery, that
shall constantly be looking for
new things.
It should take hold of the prob
lens of politics and government,
and try to find ways by which
the evils that plague the nation
can be abolished. 1t should be
felt in business, trying ever to
find better mechanical methods,
and means by which the workers
can be given more generous op-
portunities.
The individual needs the spirit
of discovery every day. If he just
keeps going around the same old
grind, the world will tire of him
at an early age, and will have lit
tie use for his services. He needs
to be so wide awake that he takes
in every new idea in his occupa.
ton, and is ready to make use OF
it. The services of a man with
that spirit of discovery are al
ways valuable.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-10-08
play is frequently overdone.
Stored Impressions

The following paragraphs from
a recent trade magazine article
may not display great originality
of thought, but they | contain
some wholesome truths:
Did you ever stop to think that
our minds are much like cam
eras? Day in and day out from
the time we can first see until
we pass out on the great adven-
ture we are taking mental pic
lures and storing them up in our
minds
We may store up Impressions
of beautiful symphonies, the
fragrance of roses, the song of
bird, the laughing of little
children.
Il am what l am because Of
the pictures l have taken with
my mental camera. If am lit
tie and petty and dull and prosaic
and narrow and selfish and bigot-
ed, it is because these are the
impressions I've trained my mind
to receive"
If you are kind and loving and
thoughtful. If you think great
thoughts and entertain great as
pirations. If you appreciate good
music, inspiring books, sunsets,
and beautiful paintings. If you
like people and people like you.
If you enjoy a position of leader
ship in the crowd-all this is an
indication that you have been
opening your mind to the highest
and best.