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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30
Saved for History

Highly deserving of consideration by the WPA authorities is the plea for a 3174,401 allotment made by Governor Bibb Graves of Alabama for the purpose of preserving the state papers of Jeffer- son Davis and the Southern Confederacy.
 Montgomery, Ala, was once the capital of the Confederacy. Under Governor Graves plan, the state of Alabama would add some $177,O0O to the projected WPA allotment to build an archives building in which the papers could be preserved. At present, many of the Confederacy's papers are kept in Montgomery along with Ala bama'S documents.
 From many standpoints, the money asked by Governor Graves would be money well spent. The papers of MT. Davis and the Confederacy are of tre- mendous historical value - value which increases as we get farther away from the tragic conflict. Providing a permanent library for them should be at least partly an obligation of the federal government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30
Fixing the Fixer

Major Charles Spencer Hart, national grand exalted ruler of the Lodge of Elks, seems to have hit upon an eminently sensible idea in calling on ElkS through out the nation to fight the "insidious evil" of traffic ticket fixing.
 Major Hart is primarily interested in having his lodge do what it can to reduce the traffic accident toll. The anti-fixing campaign follows logically, since the common practice of fixing leads to dls. regard of traffic regulations which, in turn, leads to accidents.
 So Major Hart is urging every Elk in the United States to help make the fixing of traffic tickets an unpopular and un- sportsmanlike practice. And the least any of us can do is wish him we'll in his campaign. The part that fixing plays in our traffic toll is too often overlooked. It is good to have attention focused on it in this way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30
Figures Not Changing

The several machines that have been checked to date by those interested in the Waterbury city election aftermath show little or no variation from figures an- nounced to the city on election night and the following day by the Waterbury Democrat. In other words the figures as read from the machines in the twenty districts were read off correctly and recorded correctly by the various tabula- tors. There were number of these - official ones representing the Registrar of Voters, the several political parties concerned, the local newspapers, and various candidates concerned.
 All of which clearly shows that com plaintS made about vote discrepancies must be proved by something different than the announced figures and those shown by reopening the backs of the machines on which the votes were cast. Had such discrepancies been found, of course, it would have been necessary to show that the official in charge of the district where they occurred was lax or determined to defeat the purpose the voters of the district.
 Examination of only few machines shows that if there were efforts to defeat the purpose of the electorate of the city opening the machines will not reveal them. The machines indicate quite clearly that votes were cast and for cer- tain candidates There is nothing to indicate anything wrong It is up to the complainants now to make their case more convincing To date the statistics have plainly left them laboring to prove something that exists in their minds, but not in actuality.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30

Little attention was paid, to our way ot thinking, to the resignation of Fred Holt as a party treasurer. Of course the committee hasn't accepted the resigna- tion officially as yet, but we presume that ultimately it will have to, as it is doubt less MT. Holt's plan to retire completely from active participation in political doings. Such an event should be greeted with the attention it richly deserves. MT. Holt has been a loyal party worker for many years. No campaign passed but what his management of funds did not result in the utmost efficiency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30
Partisanship Ended

The determination of Mayor Frank Hayes to clean house in his admlnlStra- tion would indicate that he has sub Ecribed thoroughly to the theory of civil service in civic government His an- nounced in tention of removing dead wood" in all departments is more or less Initiation of the civil service form of city government. Distribution of question naires among the present city employees IS just another means of determining their particular fitness for the jobs they hold and will indicate how much longer they should hold them.
 Presumably this drastic step by the mayor, if followed through to the extreme contemplated, should meet with the heartiest approval of those who in recent years have been so outSpoken in thelr criticism of the "spoils system" of party government. In way the mayors de- cision to heed the demands of partisan government critics spells the end of par tisan politics in Waterbury. If such a cleanup in civic government is com pleted it is difficult to see how political parties, as we regard them now, can any longer exist.
 Instead we will have men and women seeking election to various offices without any political tag being attached to them. To the theorists this is the ideal state of affairs. It is another question whether such an idealisitic state has ever existed or has ever borne the fruit that was so glowingly predicted. We doubt if Mayor Hayes envisions any such Utopia in Wa terbury But he probably does feel that a general housekeeping will be beneficial and also pave the way for introduction ot the merit system locally if that is desired by the electorate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30

The outcome of the democratic session in New Haven this week is hailed by the press of the state as a victory for one faction over another. We doubt very much if this is actually the case. It may have been that certain individuals sup ported the candidates of the two candi- dates for the post of national committee woman, thus giving rise to the claim that an old political. battle was being started again. Careful observation might show, however, that it wasn't planned this way at all. The victory of Attorney Mary c. Coughlin of Stratford over Mrs. Carle- ton Palmer of Westport was achieved by majority of one vote (who said elections couldn't be that close). It was nice victory for the energetic Fairfield County Democrat and must be regarded as a prominent step forward in her political career.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30
Weird First Name

E. P. U. Brady, writer in New Orleans would never have had his argument with the Social Security Board if that body had not required him to write his full name on his Identification card MT. Brady wrote it out - E PluribuS Unum Brady = and sent the card off to Wash ington. The card came back, and with It a curt letter suggesting that he cut out the fooling. It took several postal inter- changes to convince the clerical staff of the board that there was really such name as E Pluribus Unum. The writer's birth certificate and personal affidavit were required in addition to the word of his employer.
 "How did you get a name like that?" somebody finally asked the distressed MT. Brady. T don't know" he answered. T never inquired" Maybe there ought to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30
A Book a Day
Love, Wit Brighten an English Picnic

If you like adroitly malicious writing, if you are a bit sentimental about young people in love, if you like to chuckle and occasionally to laugh out loud, you will find "The Picnic" (Putnam, $250), by Martin Boyd, book to gloat over.
 Things begin happening in the English village of Plumbridge when local gossips learn that The Hall has been sold to a family of Australians. Mrs. Malaby, pseudo aristocrat, who believes all Co., lonials to be outside the social pale, is perturbed by the news but not SO perturbed as when she learns that the Australian inter- lopers have a right to social posi- tion in the village which she never can obtain.
 But for all that. there is some- thing strange about the two Vest lake boys. They do not fit into life in the village as well as one would expect. And as for their mother and their wealthy aunt, even Lady Elizabeth, whose daugh- ter Ursula loves Christopher Vest lake, finds them a little hard to understand.
 The climax of the book is reached when chaos descends on what was planned to be a highly convs sntional, ordinary picnic. As- sault, burglary, and general con- fusion overcome the village, and not even the caustic suggestions of 80-year-old Aunt Albania Plumbridge can set things right urtil young love is accommodated.
 For light, amusing reading, "The Picnic" is unexcelled. The most casual reader will enjoy it. The cleverly contrasted characters, the cynicaly wise dialog, are enter taining. The extreme intelligence of their handling, however, and the ironic shadings of the story make 1t worthy of more serious consideration than this type ot novel usually merits.-E. M. T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30

himself happened when he went down to the Normand1e to see Judge Seabury off for Europe. A policeman wouldn't let him go aboard.
 ''But I'm the mayor of New York;" La Guardia remon- strated.
 "Do you tell that to all your girls, buddy9" shot back the cop.
 Winning Factors
 For a short time after his pri- mary victory over Senator Cope land, La Guardia's lieutenants were worried about his election prospects. Many experienced ob- servers predicted a neck-and-neck race with the outcome doubtful,
 This was a situation made-to- order for FiOrellO. He fights best when the going is. rough. In the primary tussle he had made little effort. But now he took off his coat and waded in. In two weeks the entire picture had changed.
 Judge Jeremiah T. Mahoney, his Democratic opponent, was on the run and with him, the Tarnmany slate. Factors behind this kaleido- scopic reversal were: r
 1. La Guardia's basic strength with the great mass of voters was far greater than surface indica- tions disclosed. When the scrap got hot and he began to make the fur fly, this hidden reserve of support famed to the front.
 2. Mahoney proved a dismal dud as a campaigner. His att tempts on the one hand to label his rival a Red" and on the other to pose as a devoted New Dealer failed to come off. Man. haitian laughed at him. |, Mahon- ey's public embracing of Copeland at 8 political rally also did him no good. Labor clements that had been inclined to be friendly re- coiled and rushed to La Guar dia.
 3. President Roosevelt's tight Tipped silence regarding Mahoney also carried weight. To, New Workers it means that he prefers La Guardia-which he does. Mrs. Roosevelt has confirmed this by appearing with the Mayor at an important political rally. lh
 1. Tammany attempts to split the labor vote by having Senator Wagner wave the Mahoney bar- ner have been flop. Wagner's benediction was nothing to write home about.
 5. Four years of local and fed- eral patronage starvation have so wrecked the Tammany machine thrnat Big Jim Farley's last-min- ute efforts to resurrect it have been unavailing. If he had had more time, he might have rushed together an effective campaign steam roller. But Al Smith and the other Wigwam tycoors baked this when they put Copeland into the race. Now 1t is too late even for Farley's political genius. His Mahoney speeches are futile ges- lures. They will corral few votes votes-AND NO ONE KNOWS THIS BETTER THAN THE POSTMASTER GENERAL HIM SELF.
 Copyright, 1887, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30
Selected Poem
A NEW ENGLAND HALLOWEEN

A NEW ENGLAND HALLOWEEN (By Alfred l.. Pooler in the Christian
 Science Monitor) The coal is in the cellar;
 Potatoes in the bin; The parlor stove set up;
 Cold weather setting in. l dream of Halloween;
 A crescent moon see; Shining OCT the COW shed;
 My chores are done-I'm free. Tonight the spirits walk;
 The witches skim the sky; Again as boys of ten
 We ride-my pals and I. With pumpkin heads alight; From house to house we run; Soaring folks at the sight Tapping windows, ahl such fun. Cabbage Stumps throwing, Front door bells ringing, Boyish hearts a humping,
 Treble Shrill singing. Wee wild boys a tiring,
 The Sandman's curfew rings, I hear my mothers call
 "Willie-bring in your things" Oh, God, of those happy days, Grant me one Halloween. The peace of care-free youth, I am too old to dream.
 Bangor, Me.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30
Current Comment

was plenty scared when got up into the fog and couldn't tell whe- ther I. was going up or down.
 Al Mingalone, news camera man after his flight into the
 stratosphere with balloons.
 The worst thing about the battle was not the danger or the firing. It was the hordes upon hordes of Chinese coolies without food or shell ter, maddened with fear.
 --Carl Crow. refugee from China Even today the dangers threat eneing religious and civil society are no less grave than in the past. Pope Plus.
 Warnings to economize are never popular. To spend is pleasanter than to save and the places to spend money always are more numerous than thsoe which have to provide money.
 --Dv. Hialmar sGhachk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30
CAPITALISM, HOOVERISM ARE GONE FOREVER, CLAIMS
 AYOTTE

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 It is evident to every thinking man and woman that modern capi- talism is dead and buried. The na- tion will never go back to Hoover ism. The workman and the farmer of this nation will no longer be pa tient under the yoke of 8 less than & living wage. More than that the American people now know the score. They realize that they have worked hard for their money either in a factory, g. mine, or @ farm, while the bankers were creating it with wide hourishes of 8 fountain pen.
 That time of financial slavery is through forever in this land of the free and the home of the brave.
 However, American citizens are determined that they need not sacri-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30

Considerable publicity is being sought for the forthcoming unemployed census. Every agency will be utilized to spread the news that Uncle Sam is taking this cen sus and wants it to be complete. The fear is that many unemployed persons will not know about the census and will thus fail to have their names recorded. In this day and age and with all the facilities available there should be no slip on the part of the censustakers They should get everybody.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never pronounce discourse
 dis'-kOrs; say, dis-kOrs'.

after, a complete codification of all documents which it is believed have general application and legal effect and are relied upon as authority for the discharge of any functions of the agency.
 e. How many Jews are there in the world?
 A. The Jewish Scientific institute of Warsaw recently estimated 16,- 240,00O.
 o. What is the annual quota of German immigrants permitted to enter the United States?
 A. 25,957.
 Q. Who played the part of Hugh Herbert's sister in the motion pie ture "The Singing Mariner"
 A. He doubled for that part him. self.
 @. What is the address of the National Recreation association?
 A. 315 Fourth avenue, New York city.
 e. Do blacksnakes scent out copperheads and rattlesnakes and crush them by constriction?,
 A. Blacksnakes are harmless. un- aggressive, alert in getting away from danger and will not fight un- less they are cornered. The stories or their scenting out copperheads and rattlesnakes and slowly crrsh- ing them to death are fables, as they have no power of constriction, and will only attack snakes mucf, smaller than themselves.
 c. Has congress enacted any legislation for g slective draft in case the United States should be drawn into another war? A. No legislation of this kind has been enacted since that authorizine the selective draft in the World war e. How much vapor is in the at. mosphere when 1t is completely saturated?
 A. The quantity of vapor which can exist in any given space de. pends upon its temperature. Wher the space contains all 1t can hold the vapor is said to be saturated At 60 degrees F. there are 6.74I grains of saturated water vapor 1T a cubic foot; at 70 degrees, there ars 7.080 grains: at 30 degrees, 10.93. grains; at 90 degrees, 14.70O grains and at 100 degrees, 10.T00 grains.
 If you want . copy O4 our book lIsa sFORTUNE TELLING" vgitl the WsteFbuEy DenOcrstS Wnsh. ington Bureau, 1919 Thlrteeutl Street, Washington, D. 0. EncIOs, aA Aaaan& im us~~SaSe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 2:51 a. m.
 Sun rises $40 a. m.: sets 4:51 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min- uteS after sunset.
 November is to bring with it one of those natural phenomena to which the scientific world looks forward-an eclipse. On Novem- Der l8 there will occur a partial eclipse of the moon. visible in the United States. Only the beginning eA the eclipse will be observed in this section of the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30

1. What is an interloper?
 ?. What is japanning?
 3. Can fish close their eyes?
 4. Which naval battle in the World War was the most import ant? %& 5. What is the name of the strait that separates the Adriatic Sea from the Ionian Sea?
 6. In which state is Mount shas- ta? r
 2. In astronomy, what is an or- rery? 8. What is an actinometeras
 g. Who was Fernand Cormon?
 10. What do the size numbers in hats signify?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1887
A Thought for Today

And she made haste, and let down her uitcher from her shoulder, and said, Drink, and will give thy camels drink also; so drank, and she made the cameIs aIsO.-Genesis 2A:46.
 Kindness in women, not their beauteouS looks. shall win my love-Shakespeare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30
IN TODAY'S MAIL

This responsible for facts OpiOns from its readers communications unless accompanied with the writer's address will not be accepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30

be a law controlling front names or giv- ing individuals the right to rename themselves when they reach their eigh- teenth birthday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30

It's about time to set up an Interna- tional Bankruptcy Court at Geneva, where the busted nations could wipe off their SlateS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30
La Guardia Gets Free Ride On Merry Go-R Round This Week
 As Last-Minute Campaign Puts
 Tammany Tiger To Rout
BnHW FRAnsoB

(EDITORS NOTE The hereby Mayor FOreO H. Guardia ride The Washington without losing his of humOr) sf- E4f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30

The Chinese at Shanghai seem to be winning their Battle of the Marne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30

NEW YORK, October 3O = All his life Fiorello H. LaGuarda has gone about shatterng traditions next Tuesday he will smash another He will torpedo the unbroken New York City rule that no reform mayor ho oroolao fod
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30
Answers To Questions
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
cvyrishL IosT. NEA
By Frederick M Kerby

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 Enclose . three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research b un- dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR.
 @. I have been told that wires stretched across the ceiling of 6 room improve the acoustics. Is this so?
 A. This has been tried many times, and in the case of a church in California several miles of wire have been installed without any appreciable result.
 o. Where can get a code show- ing all the executive orders and regulations that have the force of law that are now in force in all the executive branches of the fed eral government?
 A. No such code exists, but under an act of congress approved June IA, 1887, all government agencies are required to file before July 1, 1888, an devery fifth year there
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30
T est Y o u Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-30

If yOu want . copy O4 our book lea FORTUNE TELLING" wgite the WsteFbuFy DeDocf1tS wash ington Bureau, 1919 Thlrteeuth Street, Washington, D. 0. Enclose aA @aaamk lm e.~~4aeA.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-06-12

.ro ..o,, iilc +, travel Mr. Gregory" Mrs Brands
turned 10 Milton whose attention had been engaged ~
PeQgy Peggy was openly admlilng HIM
confess ! have a sort Of hankerng Tor me mlgh'E
sea ne answered.
neSs for lawyers. especially since getting my divorce
vearninr rs be ,xays tender % fellow creature "ho
hertl MT olt OF "a eii ~ hole
.f;sc Milton. | know missed my calling | Was cpi
out or tAe v Gett ladies' out Of unpleasant situations
,,oula "a, Beer nj dish and Conway laughed
Yoa co crossed NJ on vonr cue Mr. NonWay gig
WHY lis Itle vke clever Tor bit Of eighteen
M Grerery rerrv turned ovard Milton with her
fare. sralc Is ] considered nice FOR gentleman to
n,enl, di,,,is< "a l.dp', age
'FF''' Rssrtil, iisappro,c. ~ answered rallsnih
Peggy. large blue ewes followed Niltons evert mofe
pecidedlt The lovely reggy bad crush on CONWAY
llirou rs. almost rurl ID his refusal he guest a
tho Rrard home the neN evening
eRu. wont ao III onway. Milton had SAID. ShortN
after be ladies had been escorted 10 their car I'm no So
TAI for ert into thing for the financial gain only
and NOT for he social activities
Conway was qne for moment Naype ~ oeS'
Milton for PegcY csdcntiv smtten ON YOU
Nilton's f,,c flushed Well. haven't time for mat
Sort 81 thing admit was foolish 70 ignore the fiminine
infl1ence WHOM made my decision
.Wha are on talking about" CONWAY asked
"Iu~t this Milton answered. Il donS expect to so
through life Ignoring women-lm no monk hope 70
h. wife and amih-
Are ,ou in love-
NO, conway I'm not. but what will happen when
Conway shook his head ! can't tell you that Milt
It's Il mystery 10 me- ONNdN' NJ oH Wy
Which wa, yil fan for the Negro-oi the nordic influ
ence?" Millions face was smiling but it was without mrth
"As your sincere friend Milton. hope II viii be-
norcc.
But darn al Milton. I've never looked on you as
Negro n Seams "a sillv You're whittier han am YOU
know that could pass for Negro quicker than YOU
~perhap. 81 hid hope that IN destined 70 be gay
old bachelor
According some o. these modern marriages. YOU !"
SIS q. rapper. tonNay'~ face Was sober
Chapter
s.la, Nart tt never given much thought @ apor
conditions hi. plants +,
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-06-12

WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE Milton Gregory Negro attorney
because his complexion by Conway Ward
white friend OF father of Conway Is
wealthy Milton refuses but unfortunate
circumstances him change his mind and he accepts
position plant with the stipulation that he pass Tor
member ~ IN. whine race sias is unaware Negro
Jack Foster worker in The factor, invens ne"
heater for automobiles encouraged by Tom Cayborn
henchmar FOR sas invention him Jack Is de-
,i,ha n have 1ayhorn aid him in putting his heater the
market S, Cayhorn plan to steal Jacks invention WIN
ron- heir lacks family his mother Sadie aad his pretty sister
nag Is looking forward bright nure with The wealth thai
ac, be~ viii hrrr Milton realizes the need Of social
,iyies ana max influence cannot be ignored when
he ns az sr,o and her lovely daughter who
src<'c- tn me coca oNAihS Young "'o'ies
NOW as nN WITH! THE STORY