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Evening star., 1937-08-25
ILLNESS IS FATAL
T0DR. H.T. DUNBAR
Civil War Veteran Once
Headed New York Med
icaI Group.

DR.. Harry Theodore Dunbar, Civil
War veteran and one-time president
Of the New York State Medical Asso-
citation. died last night in his apart
nent in the Wardman Park Hotel
after three years Of poor health.
He was born In Cazenovia, N. Y,
on February 10, 1874, during the ad-
ministration of the tenth President,
John Tyler.
He enlisted with the Federal troops
1T the age Of 18 and served through
three years of hard fighting. He par
ticipated in the battles OF Antietam
and Gettysburg, and was wounded in
the battle Of Charles City Cross Roads,
Va.
Receiving his medical degree in
June, 1875, from the University of
Cincinnati, he returned to New York
State to practice until his retirement
in 1919, when he came to Washington.
Most of his work was done in Bing-
hamton and Candor.
In New York DR.. Dunbar was a
Mason and an Odd Fellow He be-
came greatly interested here in the
Grand Army of the Republic and had
served as president of the Department
Of the Potomac, G. A. R.
Forty-eight years ago he married
May M. McKeeby, who survives him.
One daughter, Miss Marguerite M
Dunbar, also is living. Funeral ar
rangements are not yet completed
Evening star., 1937-08-25

Abbott. Oscar B.
Albin, Richard e.
Anderson, George NJ.
Altman. 1Sidore
Amlck. Kenneth D.
Arntson. John A.
Ash. Ara r., jr.
Augustus. G. l..
Bahr, Simon A.
Balaban, Jack S.
Baldinger, M. I.
Ball, Motley l..
Ball. C. A., jr.
Barron. William J.
Bakersfield. Carl F.
Bealke. Charles F.
Beall. Robert Wade
Bell. Marianne
Benson. Elizabeth E.
Berman. Ben
Blnderman, J. E.
Blshof, Theodore
Blssinger. r. l..
Blake. Phillip w.
Bowers. Walter A.
Bowes. Theodore L.
Bra dbury, Craig E.
Bralove, Bernard r.
Bready. Arthur C.
Brew, Thomas M.
Bridy, Alfred j.
Briggs, harold Lee
Brill, Leroy Albert
Broderick, Joseph P.
Brooks, CAROLYN
Brooks. Clay Evans
Brooks. Jesse H.
Brown. Nathan M.
Brown, Russell M.
Bulow, W. j., jr.
Burns, William ].
Butz. Harry P.
Byrnes, John Joseph
Carey. J. Robert
Carlin. Eugene A.
Carlson. Eleanor B.
Carpenter, Homer S
Carpenter, Ralph T
Carter. S. R., lr.
Cary, George Davis
CLANCY, Robert Law
Cherry, j. W. jr.
Chmielewski, NJ. S.
Christian, Muriel D
Clark. Irving
Clarke, Kenneth F..
Clifford, Robert S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
No Censorship Powers

Superintendent of Police William J. Roach of this city has no censorship powers over motion pictures to be shown here. This was the ruling last week oy Judge IngliS in the superior court at session held in Middetown. However, the Police Chief was not ordered to with draw the ban that he placed on the show ing of Spain in Flames" month or so ago when 1t was advertised as coming to Waterbury and permit for showing 1t ln a local hall sought from Superintendent Roach. The sponsoring group sought the wrong way of putting its project across, though, the presiding judge informed the contesing groups last week.
 Instead of securing an injunction to restrain the Police Chief from interfering with the presentation of the picture, their proper mode of proceudre should have been a mandamus That they cannot procure one now until superior court convenes in September Is not regarded as changing the status of the case at law. All of which leaves the situation just about where it was when 1t started. Su- perintendent Roach may not be empoW- cred to censor motion pictures in Water. bury, but there can be no presentation Of "gpain in Flames" until next fall If 1t IS then shown here.
 Judge Inglis holds that Waterbury's ordinance on the Police Chiefs power ot regulation of motion pictures does not give him the right of censorship. This IS held to be unconstitutional. If that's the case unconstitutional powers have been given out before to individuals not city officials. Censorship over movies and drama has long been hotly-con- tested point but we've got to admit that without some censorship unbridled liber-- ties would be taken with the spoken word and the gesture.
 In a way it's good thing that Judge Tnglis has ruled as he did. We believe he has rendered a good and wise decision. But 1t should serve to center attention on a situation that demands attention and perhaps some action. This is democratic nation we admit and demo- cratic principles prevail, but there is no reason why every form of propaganda need be palmed off on us as the strict truth. Tn the name of democracy we are long-suffering race. A little oppo- sition now and then might make more Of us realize that after all our problems at home are just as important as those on the other side of the Atlantic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
Regulating T'railers

Motor trailers in the past have had things pretty much their own way, be- cause there were not very many of them and the problems they created were new. This season they are being regulated almost everywhere New England IS rather tardily getting into the game. Two mild and sensible regulations have been announced by the New Hampshire Board of Health, prohibiting trailers from parking overnight within the limits of any main highway, and within 100 feet of any reservoir or pond used for public water supply.
 Two towns on Cape Cod, Barnstable and Dennis, have adopted ordinances requiring at least 600 square feet of land for every trailer, tent or cabin (thus giv- ing these three types of temporary abode the same status), and demanding that each, camp have electricity, modern plumbing and daily garbage disposal. No trailer may remain more than 90 days. Another interesting development on Cape Cod is that Summer residents" of the old type are urging officials to forbid trailers altogether.
 It is evident that this new, motorized type of abode is going to be treated rather severely. But the problem will be worked out within few years. Its abuses will De corrected and its advantages will not be lost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
English Labor History

Labor organization in this country has obviously suffered a check lately, It is revealed by national polls as well as per sonal observation and news comment. The reason usually given; and probably correct, is the recent violence In the au- tomobile and steel strikes and the methods often used in picketing.
 In this connection an interesting com ment is made by Mary B. Gilson, assist ant professor of economics in the Univer- sity of Chicago. In a public address she is quoted as comparing the labor situa- ton in America today with that in Eng land quarter of century ago, She said that "most of the violence in labor dis putes in England preceded the recognl- ton of theGight of workmen to join trade unions and not to be discriminated against for joining unions" She believes strikes will be less frequent and violent here, as the tension among workers is eased by similar procedure.
 There has doubtless been another req son for the growing orderliness of the relations between employers and workers in England. When the British govern ment assured labor the right to organize, and encouraged 1t to do so, laws were enacted holding capital and labor equally responsible for observing contracts and keeping the peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
The Wilder The Szoeeter
No Favor Quite Compares to That of Our Wild Strawberry = Market Is Usually Field
 to Kitchen Door
to Kitchen Door.
NEW YORK HERALD-TRIBUNE

strawberries have to be weeded, these ripen fraternally with all the graceful invaders of the meadow blue-eyed grass, yarrow, toad flax and ragged sailor--coloring in the shade of taller plants as well as in the open. Considering that there could never be enough of them, 1t is strange that no one has tried to cul- tivate wild strawberries without changing their delicate individu- ality. ....
 Here the fragrance seems to be all of the miniature fruits, but in his Curious Gardener" Jason Hill has much to say of the haunting scent of English wild-strawberry leaves, which seems to keep its strength when far from the plant, suggesting orris root and aromatic woods, but vanishes soon after the nose preceives 1t, and because 1t is therefore hard to trace often is at tributed to some nearby flower. This ephemeral quality convinced Mrs. 0askell's old Lady Ludlow that aristocrats alone could enjoy 1t, which was a safe assumption, since many never catch the smell, although MT. Hill declares that tangible per- fune even can be extracted from wild strawbrry leaves, when they are brown, and that plebeians may run down the fragrance then as well as dukes, If they will pursue 1t. The consciousness of aristocracy in smelling leaves, however. would be ghostly consolidation for a saucer of the berries themselves-withs e little of last nights cream, a brown homemade crust right from the oven and a bit of Whittier. M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

midst. By this we mean in round num- bers, By regulations of different kinds the number can be either raised or low cred. Most communities have some laws to this effect now, but they are such that the actual number of establishments is not controlled, merely the location.
 Meriden liquor dealers say there are 200 licensed dealers of various types now and they. believe that is sufficient unto the needs of the town. In all likelihood they are right, but can they carry their point? The only way ban on additional establishments could be placed would be by setting a definite total and then sec ing that they keep within the proper bounds prescribed. And no matter how high or low this figure might be, there would be complaints. It's difficult sub ject to deal with and Meriden's treat ment of the same will be closely watched, no doubt with intentions of following its example elsewhere,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
Quite a Petition

We were interested in reading last week that group of Meriden liquor dealers are planning to present petition to the Court of Common Council at its August meeting calling for city ordinance which would prohibit the establishment of any more restaurants or taverns where liquor could be sold. This is not what you would call radical movement, but lt is certainly an important one and action on it will be surely watched by every community in this state.
 We don't doubt but what every city and town in the last year has probably HDndered when there would be an end 'o the new liquor stores. Still it's hard 20 say whether community can say lust how many such there will be in its
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
|PreSSCOnnent
NO CENSORSHIP IN WATERBURY
(Hartford Courant)

The Superintendent of Police in Waterbury ought to be grateful to Judge Inglis of the superior court for holding that he lacked authority to withhold a permit for a showing of the film, Spain in Flames" When he prevented the showing of the film, Spain in Flames" When he prevented the showing of the film he did so on the ground that, because of It's controversial nature, 1t might lead to disturbance, but Judge Inglis points out that because the ordinance in Waterbury is for the purpose of revenue only, the Superintendent "has no power to censorship over the nature of pie lures to be exhibited Furthermore the Judge goes on to say that If the ordinance did give the Super intendent of Police power of cen- shorship 1t would be unconstitu- tional."
 The ruling is a fartunate one for all concerned. not least for the of- ficial involved. At best, a police mans lot is not a happy one, and 1t would be miserable indeed were he to be called upon to prevent the showing of every film that some group or some individual did not like. If such power was his he would be in hot water most of the time. Moreover, the ruling is good one for the community, including khacn ,1a~eo,1c iya it xx,t1a ahiaofod f0 Spain in Flames" In attempting to employ censorship to prevent the spread of ideas repugnant to them, they took up weapon that might have been used against them with deadly effect another time. In an- other case, if the power of censor ship had been upheld, they might have been on the receiving end.
 Furthermore, the demacratic prin- ciple is based on the theory that error can best be prevented by a demonstration of its nature through reasoned argument, which censor ship certainly is not. If Spain in Flames" gave a distorted presenta- tion of the situation in Spain, the only proper course for those who believed such to be the case was to point out its errors, depending upon the public to be persuaded rather than coerced.
 Not much is to be said for those who have become so partisanly at- tached to one faction or the other in Spain that they would gladly sac crifice the neutrality of the United States in order to further their own ends. No doubt Spain in Flames" is propaganda of the sort that led the United States to abandon it's neutrality in the war of twenty years ago. Yet not even the inter- esss of neutrality can justify the abandonment Of the democratic principles implied by a censorship. Judge Inglis Is to bc commended for q ruling sensible and % the point.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
A Book a Day
For Mystery Story Fans; 3 New Books
BY BRUCE CATION

One of those neat, workmanlike British products is available to mys- tery story addicts in The Brothers Sackville," by c. D. H. and M. Cole Macmillan: $250D. Here is . de- tective story without frills or un- necessary gore, which puts ordinary, recognizable people into sensible plot and gets first-rate entertani- ment out of them. !
 The tale deals with two broth. CTS, one middling rich, the other middling poor. A superannuated uncle is murdered. The brother who had every incentive to bump him of is obviously innocent; the brother who had no treason what ever to lay hand on him seems obviously guilty-so much so, in- deed, that he fees and hides.
 An unassuming Scotland. Yard man digs into it and unwinds a complicated puzzle of which the authors permit you to guess just enough to keep you on your toes.
 Altogether, "The Brothers Sack vile" is grade-A stuff.
 Wild, weird and rather gf.astly is Fingers of Fear" by J. U. Nicolson (Covici- -Friede: $2). Here we have a set of were-wolves in the Berk- shire Hills, with horrible Dracula- like goings on in gloomy mansion peopled by a set of blood -crazy maniacs. It's shivery to the nth de- gree. and if you like a well-mixed combination of gore and horror it should serve to spoil a nights rest for you very nicely.
 Then there is '"rhe Six Queer Things" by c. St. John 6prigg (Crime Club: $2>. rather woozy yarn about an English girl who lands a job as typist for a spir- itualist medium and gets involved in a baffling though somewhat unnecessary set of murders. It's all pretty unreal. but 1t may fill . dull evening for you.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

When railroads began to lace the country one native plant found them great convenience. Appar- ently their sandy entertainments were just what 1t had been waiting for, and no sooner were they built than the wild strawberry climbed up on them and settled down to fruitful modern life along the right of way. Let gardeners plant rows of berries so corpulent that they have to be cut for eating; let seedmen adver- tise specimens like tomatoes, with names like prize pigs-in all the years that divide the pony express from the trailer no fancier has per- fected a tame berry to challenge the exquisite savor of the wild ones that grew and grow along the railroads. It would take ten of such pendent red morsels to make a shortcake berry, but which has the bouquet2
 Their season Is beginning again, but they are not for the New York market. The most transportation they will outlast Is to the kitchen door in a pint pail, on foot, to be hulled for supper and, of course, not insulted with sugar. They grow in pastures, too, and though garden
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

Shawneetown, Illinois, is nothing if not progressive. So much SO that 1t has just picked up all its loose ends, including township lines, and moved to new loca- ton. Shawneetown is the oldest town in Illinois and although 1t only has 1,40O inhabitants all of them have felt the ravages of the Ohio River since it has been going on the rampage over long period of years. The floods of the last two years were too much for the Shaw ,neetown residents, though, so they have decided to move the entire. town three miles to the west of its present location and 400 feet above sea level. There they figure no raging floods will reach them. This decision to move is right in line with those made by President Roosevelt earlier this year. When Shawneetown gets moved 1t expects to be model town and will be built along the most scientific and advanced lines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

There's always last minute rush for anything pertaining to automobiles - licenses, drivers licenses, etc. Having your car examined is just another on the list, so get ready you laggards. Your time is almost up. Only two weeks are left in which to have the family crate passed on by the states expert testers. After July 24 Commissioner Connor has ordered all cars not bearing the official stamp to be stopped and the owners sub- jected to disciplinary action. Incident ally cars rejected must again face the firing squad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
Current Comment

There has been more social pro gress in the United States In tM last ie years since women hav' had the vote. q. Postmaster General James Farley
 It Is not God who divides us, but human beings. The almighty has blessed our work: therefore 1t can- not be destroyed. --Adolph Hitler.
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 We are told to maintain an open mind. But sme open minds are like a summer house. where the hree2es rush. throug hunobstructed, -Dr. B. E. Vincent retired presi-
 dent of Rockefeller Foundation,
 H-.
 l like straw berries and cream, but when I go fishing I put other bait on my hook. Dale Carnegie, author of How to
 Win friends" |
 We are not merely passing through an economic crisis .. We are victims of wrong phiiosoph, of life-the Philosophy of physica comfort.
 4Rev. Raphael c. Mccarthy, presi
 dent Marquette University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
Answers To Questions
1sAaaeL@eH
By Frederick Al Kerby

c. Why do the tails of comets swing away from the sun instead of being attracted to 1t by gravita- tional pull2
 A. Various hypotheses have been proposed regarding this, but 1t is now generally believed that the sure of sunlight. This must exert principal agency Is radiational pres. upon dust particles of the order of l-i00, 0,000 inch in diameter that com prises the comets tail. Q repulsive force more than ten times as great as the suns attraction.
 c. When and where will the major league all-star baseball game be held this year2
 A. At drifith stadium, Washing. ton, D. O., on July '.
 c. Sometime ago you told me the price of the new illustrated stamp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

Ten battleflelds in France where Amer ican troops in the World War distin- guished themselves with honor will be dedicated this summer. American and French officials are uniting to make the ceremonies outstanding. General John J. Pershing heads the U. s. group. We hope he'll be able to convince the Euro peans that the United States actually did participate in the war and proved of some assistance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
Selected Poem
CITY MIRAGE

Elspeth Honeyman Clarke in the New York Times.) The blue hills are calling Oh, come back! Tree trunks are golden in the sun,
 And shadows are black across the deep ravine; (The close-shut room when day is done). The lupin is blooming on the hills,
 A blue mist underneath the trees
 And orange tiger-lilies are shining in the grass; (Heavy curtains never stirring in the breeze). Pines in the sunshine. the hot. sweet smell. brown buck flashing through the gloom, Paint-brush flaming at the trails dim edge: (Gray streets and an empty room).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
LATE RISER

Although Mary Livingstone likes picture work immensely. since she has started to work at Paramount in her first film production. 'This Way Please" she says she's sure that she could never get used to getting ID 60 early in the morning to report for work and makesin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

the Supreme Court to Congress SO that Congress at any time could use that power to check and curb the Couft?" ~ r.s.s
 SEN. HENRY ASHURSTi 9"l will say to my distinguished col- league that I believe. the framers of the Constitution had in mind that when judge began. to slide into graceful senility and refused to resign or retire, Congress ct least could give the Court some relief" '~s sF' 'T Censorship
 Henry Morgenthau has his Sofi- cials SO intimidated when 1t comes to press relations that if O. news papern.an walked up behind one of them and suddenly said. "Booi" the oficlals probably would reply: T can't speak for publica- ton" -s. .t-... {. ,- Here is a conversation occurring recently between a new3paperman and Archie Lochhead, one of Mor- genthau'S assistants. fgtEs
 CORRESPONDENT: Arc you meeting the Brazilian Finance Minister today9 ' "f
 LoCHHEAD: can't speak for publication. 1 ?
 c: The State Department says that the Minister Is comforting with you, .y ts,.
 L: 1 can't speak for publioa- ton. 9H ,
 c: Is your name Lochheadp
 L: I cant. speak for publica- ton. HN
 Mail Bag
 4. g.. St. Petersburg, Fh.--Mrs Roosevelt Is an Episcopal Han. The only Catholic member of the Cabinet Is Postmaster General Farley. The P.es.dent has made it q policy to have at least one Catholic in the Cabinet. but re- ligion counts for little or nothing in filling other government posi- tons. i, . J. C. R.. Natchez, Miss. --The medical cooperatiyes men. toned in c recent Merry. .Oo- Ronud story are located in Smith County. Mississippi. and MisSis. sippi County. Arkansas. In the former case, there are seven phy. sicjans in the county, and all par. ticipate tn the medical cooper. ative. Each client indicates his choice among the seven doctors. and at the end of each month, the secretary of the cooperative pays each doctor ono dollar for each family on list list. c. R. ". Honolulu. Hawaii-The fund accumulated by c worker aS Q rc. suit of Social Security aSSeSs- ments Is not forfeited if hc de- faults in payment. If he becomes unemployed. the fund is held in his name until he finds employ ment and resumes payments, or until he reaches the age of 6S. when benefit payments begin. r. ]. l.. Bridgeport. Cenn.-Dis- solution of the National Commit tee on Federal Legislation for Birth Control does not indicate failure of the effort. On the con- trary, recent developments have been so favorable as to make the work of the committee necessary. Favorable court Interpretation of the Federal Comstock statute. plus recommendation by the American Medical Association. that contraception be taught in medical schools, leave the com mittee little to fight for.
 Copyright. 1887, by United
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

Maritime nations are starting compet- itive building of merchant ships again. Whats the use of that when they keep on building walls against the goods the ships are meant to carry?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
Daily Almanac

Moon sets io:5i ?. m. daylight tiIne).
 Sun rises S:3o a. m.; sets s:2S ?. m. (day- light timeJ. All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 .. ni.; low tide. I0:7i a. n. daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

The "Widder of Windsor" is, as Tommy Atkins would say, "all shove be'ind us" but somebody might happen to mention the Grass Widder of Windsor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
A Thought for Today

These are murmurcrS, complaincrs walking after their own luStS; and their mouth speak eth great swelling words, having mems per sons In admiration because of advantage-Jude 1:l6
 The writers against religion, while they op- pose every system, are wisely careful never to set up my of their oWn.--Burke,