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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30
Exceptional Crookedness

The McKesson and Robbins collapse, like many. another business scandal of recent years, results in many people say ing: "Oh business is like that = you never know when another scandal in big business or frenzied finance is going to break out" The fact is, of course, that businesses and finance are not Hike that. If they were, the suicide and exposure of crooked drug merchant or the con- viction of a prominent Wall Street broker would not arouse such widespread inter- est. It is the exceptional thing that makes big news story When crooked ness gets banner headlines it is safe assumption that vast majority of busi- ness men are honest, straightforward and above-board.
 And if it were not so, business could not carry on. The very life of so vast and intricate a system as modern industry, trade and finance depends on essential hOnors and faithfulness, as we'll as eff ciency. Even so, the sensational exposure of such an abnormal business man as Musica-C Coster serves good purpose It emphasizes again the necessity of every custodian of other peoples money being above suspicion, and of inspectors ac- countants and directors taking their duties very seriously
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30
Most PopuIar Job

There is great deal of unemployment, to be sure, but that fact alone could not account for the fact that there are 80,000 men in New York City trying to get onto the police force. That many applications have been received by the civil service commission for competitive examinations looking to the appointment of new batch of patrolmen. A surprising number of these applicants are college graduates, and thousands of them have a high school
 education.
 It is evident that high-grade men, in New York and other cities, large and small, regard police work nowadays not merely as a job, done for the days wages, but as public-service career. And that is exactly what it is career calling continually for better preparation and higher qualities of mind and character, as city life and it's problems of civic order, traffic control, and crime grow more complex and difficult. It takes real abil- ity nowadays to make good policeman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30
Much Tuning, Fretting

Ever since the trials of public officials, charged with consoiring to defraud the City of Waterbury, began, there have been signs of unrest among many people and a croSS-Section of the press of the state. The length of time involved in securing a jury has seemed to invoke most of the criticism with the defense bearing the brunt of the blame for the slowness in impaneling jury. It may be slow and tedious process, but there is no reason to believe that the ends of justice are being defeated in this way. Rather they are being served.
 Speaking about this very thing the Hartford Courant recently said editor ially: "This is not an ordinary criminal case. It concerns conspiracy in which no fewer than twenty-six defendants are charged by the State with being involved. They have formed many and varied friendships and acquaintanceships that extend far beyond the confines of Water bury. They and the lawyers who repre- sent them are plentifully supplied with kith and kin. The political ramifications of the case cannot easily be defined and both the State and the opposing counsel naturally wish to protect themselves so far as possible at every point
 Tt may seem to the public that the objections raised by both sides to many of the veniremen are trivial, but the whole atmosphere of the case is such as to require the very closest scrutiny of every propsective juror in order to insure panel that will be uninfluenced by any extraneous considerations Because a single juror can bring about a mistrial and subject the Stae to heavy bill of expense, it is clear that every precaution has to be exercised :n the selection of the jury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30
Municipal Worries

At this time of the year municipalities in many states are concerned with setting up budgets for 1889. Waterbury recently went through the process of trying to establish balanced budget which would not impose added burdens on the tax payer. This was done, in our own 1n- stance, by increasing the tax rate, thereby arousing comment of high and low de- gree. Naturally the increase is not pop ular; we never yet saw tax increase that was popular.
 It may be, though, that other com munities will be forced to do just about what Waterbury is doing = raising its tax rate. We notice that city fathers in New Britain are concerned over possi- ble jump in the rate. If the city adopted the budget as now drawn up the rate would increase from the present 28 1-2 mills to 35 1-2. We wonder if such an increase would cause the talk that any such procedure would here in the Brass City. However, we don't expect that New Britain will attempt to outvie Wa terbury with respect to the highest tax.
 This will be avoided by slaShing the budget as now drawn up. To keep the tax rate at it's present figure it would be necessary to eliminate all departmental increases or else order 20 per cent cut in salaries It's hard to see how either could be done without plenty of objec- tions. Among additional services sought are a new bumper for the fire depart ment and six extra patrolmen. All in all the city seems to be facing new tax. Whether it will be 32 or 35 1-2 mills depends on the ability of the officials to make both ends meet and at the same time satisfy all customers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30

Harry Hopkins entered upon his new Job as Cabinet member with zest and enthusiasm. One of the first things he is doing is mapping out gigantic back to-work campaign. There have been a lot of them in the last ten years, but noth- ing probably will compare with what the energetic Secretary of Commerce is plan ming. Millions of unemployed men and women are to be given gainful pursuits under the Hopkins plan. There aren't any details available now, so we couldn't say whether the plan will be of any value or not. The idea, of course is fine one any idea that puts millions of men and women, now idle, to work is good one
 But an even better idea or plan is to keep them working once they get jobs. Jobs can't be created out of nothing. There will be work when we cooperate on the task of utilizing our resources, obtain more world markets, divert little wealth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30

to serious concern among teachers of other states.
 A child of IA years, Helen Thomp- son, was pupil in the seventh grade at the city school in Staple ton, Staten Island. One day, in dismissing the class for the lunch- con period. the teacher ordered the girls, as usual, to leave the room first and file down the stairs to the school exit. Just before the last of the line of girls reached the foot of the stairway the teacher released the boys. They came storming down the stairs and roughly barged into the group of girls on the final few steps. As result Helen Thompson was knocked down and in falling down three or four steps she receiv- ed severe decorations of the face which resulted, the parents claimed, in a serious nervous breakdown.
 The parents brought suit for $125,- 900 against the board of education, the principal of the school and Helen'S teacher.
 The supreme court jury before which the case was tried freed the board of education from liability, but returned a verdict of $4,82O against both the teacher and the principal.
 The case was appealed to the ap- pellate division. The higher court set aside the verdict against the teacher, but declared the school principal was liable for the dam ages, which had been swelled by court costs to $5,164.40.
 The school principal was not per- sonally concerned in the case. He did not even know of the accident, but the court found the accident was due to the lack of discipline among the boys; and as the princi- pal, rather than the teacher, was responsible for the discipline of the school. he must pay.
 To a layman this seems. like stretching the responsibility of the principal to an unreasonable extent. Also, as the attorney for the prin- cipal argued, "boys will be boys, ? and to sharply discipline growing boys is not easy.
 Presumably, the court would have made the same ruling had the acci- dent happened in the schools play yard. The teacher was not found to be negligent in dismissing the boys before all the girls had reached the foot of the stairs, so the circum- stances surrounding the accident evidently did not figure strongly. The whole point was that the boys had been too rough, and the prin- cipal was responsible.
 It is easy to see what this decision would lead to if it is good law. School teachers might well be fright ened at the prospect of being held legally responsible for the acts of pupils.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30

Rhame, North Dakota, is on the mar ket. Highest bidder gets the town, but the residents hope that Uncle Sam will be the only bidder. >Rhame has suffered from so many droughts and grasshopper plaques that there's nothing left. All the business men face ruin and no future looms. Half of the residents are on relief. Here's typical example of where gov ernmental agency should step in and do a complete job of recognizing, just to show what the New Deal can do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30

Toledo, Ohio, was bit upset the other day. There was a 30-mile wind blowing and so long as it continued Toledo faced the prospects of not having any water: This wind caused a complete shut-off of the city's water supply by blowing the water out of the Maumee River, where intake pipes are located, into Lake Erie. The river dropped over seven feet below normal and there were only 6,000,O00 gallons of water left in the city's reser- Voir That was one time when cities with great reservoirs hidden in protect ing hills, like in New England, could afford to do a bit O. smirking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30

the government. The further increase proposed by Cramer, Brown fears, would bankrupt the company, give New Deal critics an opportunity to demand the abolition of the Virgin Island ex- pertinent in government operation.
 Interior Department officialS have supported Brown, and Sec retary Ickes has written letter couched in typical Ickesque language rebuking youthful Gov. Cramer.
 Silver Key
 Senator Key Pittman of Me- vada did more than any other single individual to pass the pres ent silver act. During long ses- sions with Dr. Hjalmar Schacht and other European economists in 1883, Key Pittman droned on about silver, until they were ready to do almost anything to please him.
 With the opening of congress, however, Pullman is out to re- wise the silver act, has already talked to the President about it. His criticism is that the United States failed tO get the cooper tiOn of other countries.
 The British empire, he says, consistently sabotaged the pro- gram, and Pittman proposes that the United States now reduce to a minimum" The coming session of congress is almost sure to see new legislation on silver.
 Merry Col Round
 Interesting and true: Biggest ovations at the Gridiron Club din- ner went to Vice President Jack Garner and Representative John OConnor, New York victim of the purge campaign Colonel F. O. Harrington, new WPA head. was second man in scholastic honors in his West Point class. He graduated in 1909 The Securi- ties and Exchange Commission is secretly investigating report that its action against A. M. and L. P. Giannini leaked to the California bankers two days before the pro- ceeding was announced officially Miss Gladys Pyle, South Da- kota's 60-day senator. issued this holiday message, Sunshine at Christmas time should come from inside-not outside"
 Copyright. 1888, by Unietd
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30
Selected Poem
WEE HUGHIE

By Elizabeth Shane in the Boston Post) He's gone to school, wee Hughie, An him not four. Sure I saw the fright was in him When he left the door. But he took a hand O Denny, An hand O Dan, Wi Joe's ovid coat upon him Och, the poor wee man. He cut the quarest figure
 More stout nor thin; An trottin' right an steady Wit his toes turned in. I watched him to the corner O the big turf stack, An the more his feet went forrit, Still his head turned back. He was looking would call him Och my heart was woe Sure it's lost am without him, But he be to go.
 I followed to the turnin' God help he he was cryin'
 An maybe, so was l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30
IA Book a Day
Lafayette, With Mixed Motives
By BRUCE CATION

Lafayette is story book hero When you look back on the Lafay- cite you encountered in your school books, he seems trifle too good to be true. It is always something of Q surprise to learn that he really was like that.
 So it is very likely that W. E Woodward's biography, Lafayette" (Farrar and Rinehart: $3.50). will be widely read. It ought to be; it is a good book. And Mir. Woodward himself seems touched with that same aston.shment at the discovery that Lafayette was in sober fact exactly the sort of romantic, high- minded, heroic and unselfish chap that is annually presented to the sixth grade.
 To be sure, he was not--possibly 50 terribly intelligent. His motives in coming to America were some what mixed. He never did quite get strengthened out about the forces which the rise of democracy had let loose in the world. and he suffered extensively for this when revolution came to his own land.
 But he is not one of those gilt and-tinsel figures that await the debunker. He did go overseas to fight in another nations war be- cause something in that other na- tion's plight touched his idealistic nature. He put more into the struggle than he got out of 1t. De- votion to the cause and to Wash- ington were the mainsprings of his character.
 It is an exceptionally interesting and appealing figure that emerges from this book. This schoolbook hero deserves closer acquaintance; MT. Woodward provides 1t.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30

1. For what labor organization do the initials s. w. o. C.. stand? 3. In which country is the seaport town of Africa?
 3. How many grains are in an avoirdupoiS ounce?
 4. By whom was the Americans Creed" written?
 5. When are Dog Days?"
 6. Which river forms the eastern boundary of Arkansas?
 T. What is the name of the na- tive beer, the common stimulating drink of the Japanese?
 8. Who is president of the New York Worlds Fair of 1889, Incl g. In geography, what is a reef9 10. Name the sister of John and Lionel Barrymore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30

after she has been in the United States three years.
 @. What casualties did the Uni- ted States forces suffer in the Span ish-American War?
 A. Killed in action, 498; died of wounds, POP; died of disease, 5,423; died of accidents, etc, 349; total deaths, 6;472.
 e. Are the Ritz Brothers all married?
 A. Yes. Al Ritz has been mar ried for Il years to Annette Nelson, once his dancing partner; Jimmy married Ruth Hilliard, radio and night club singer, last spring, and Harry is married to Charlotte Greenfield.
 @. Tell me something about the new idea of chemical farming or hydroponics.
 A. There is nothing new in the idea of growing plants in nutrient solutions. It has been done for the past 75 years in laboratory experi- ments. Detailed information on the subject may be obtained by asking our Washington Service Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Wash ington Street, Washington, D. o., for Chemical Farming" and en- closing a self-addressed stamped envelope for reply.
 e. Can the greater part of the present public debt of the United States be attributed to the World War?
 A. As of March 31, 1888, only $15, ,O00 100000 of the outstanding Federal debt could be attributed to the World War, including loans to foreign governments. On that date, the total s.0ss public debt was ap- proximately $37,556, 100000.
 If you want a copy of our book let, MARRIAGE LAWS" send to The Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30
Daily Almanac
12:2l A. nn

Moon sets 12:21 a. m.
 Sun rises 717 a. m.; sets 4:32 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Customarily we think of January and Feb ruary as the dreariest months of the year, but actually they are months in which we nave more daylight than the two preceding, November and December. Check it up some time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30
A Thought for Today

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature Mark 16:15.
 Did you ever notice that while the gospel sets before us 8 higher and more blessed heaven than any other religion, its he1l is also deeper and darker than any other?-Warren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30
4 Strange Case
cision in N. Disciplinary Control of Pupils May Be Vitally Affected by Recent Ruling.
BOSTON POST

A decision by the appellate divi- sion of the supreme court of New York has caused consternation among the school teachers of New York state and may well give rise
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30
Fronkfurter Withdrows as Candidate For High Court, Backs Hutcheson;
 Sen. SchweIIenboch, Judge Dennon,
 Judge Stephens Also in the Running
sy DREW PRARsOM
n ROBRRT q ALLEN

WASHINGTON, December 30. -- As candidates for the Supreme Court seat of the late Justice Cardozo down the home stretch before Congress conyenes, one definite development is the withdrawal of Felix Frank furter Largely because of the Jewish situaton he has asked friends not to push his appointment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30
Current Comment

LobSters do not suffer-Dr. Fran cis H. Herrick, Western Reserve university at Cleveland, Ohio, dis cussing biology on his 8Oth birthay.
 The grass is gettin'. kinder short. Death Valley Scotty in Los An- geles explaining why he had only one dollar bills.
 Words and phrases are encoun- tered everywhere, even on the do- nestle hearth that were reserved for use in saloons and bagnios a gen. eration ago.-Henry Mencken, Bal- timore.
 I want genuine delousing of every pool room under suspicion.-Mayor La Guardia ordering N. Y. de- tectives to arrest pool room loafers.
 You're the babies who can start our second 50 years of football the way 1t should be started. Elmer Layden's pep talk to the Notre Dame team between halves.
 A good description of a scientist is man who doesn't know what he is working on and is afraid to make it public.
 Charles F. Kettering, automotive
 engineer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30

e. I am about to marry an alien woman who legally entered the United States year ago. Will she automatically become citizen by reason of marriage to a citizen? If not, when can she apply for her naturalization papers?
 A. Citizenship of the United States is no longer acquired by mar rying citizen. Your wife can ap- ply for her final papers, without the trouble of getting first papers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, "The ship was way out to sea;" say, away out to sea-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30
Test Yoar Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30

Women locomotive engineers re- gently held congress in Moscow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-30
Questions and
 Answers
co0rish. ia,S NEA
By Frederick M. Kerby

Enclose a 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 be un- dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU. 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington. D. c.
 THE EDITOR
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-08-27
Council Increases Various
Assessments On Property
s.. IS. - 81. - s. -. IS. s. S
DRIVE
IS NEWLY OPENED

Excellent catches of fish
have been reported from The
newly opened break " a +
DIVE az the Yacht BASIN.
Muttoniish hcgfish snap
per gIunts. Por9ies ere
among the warn colored edible
fish caught by parties using
handlines and throwing their
balis out INTO the channel,
csterdaY The Citizen count
ed II cars there at on lime.
Skirtlug the old sub base
where beautiful yachts ride
during the winter season and
which Is visited by cruise
sailing vessels throughout the
summer. the drive gives a
clear view Of the beautifully
blue deep ship channel 90
ing INTO Key West hdrbOr
with q multitude OF beaCOnS
and buoYs also marking two
other channels going into the
bay. The islands going down
10 Dry Tortuoas are also
visible.
Old Fort Taylor Construc-
ton of which began long be
fore the Civil war and which
rests on a granite and oak
pihng base IS an Interesting
sight TO be viewed al one
end Of the drive. Entrance al
present IS not allowed ds the
Fort IS part of the Army hdr-
Dor dcfenses.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-08-27
Many Tourists Come In
Yesterday From Havana
Others Arriving On Cuba
We're Residents OF Is
land Republic On Visit
To States

Arriving al Key West Yesier-
day afpTnoon on the Steamship
Cuba. from Havana, were l62
passengers. many of them tourists
who had been spending a brief
vacation in Cuba. Others were
coming 70 the states for d tour
Of the principal cities.
On the vessel were IS first
cabin passengers and seven sec
onds for Key West. For Tampa,
there were 81 first cabin passen-
gers and two seconds.
Key West arrivals
Mrs A T MALONE. Martha Ma
lone. Alberto lnclan Louis ST
mon. Doris Deck. Charles FIlcr.
Rebocca Walters. d NJ Walters,
Carl Hancock. Ophella Hancock,
& G Beard, VIM NJ Beard,
Rogue Fajardo Horace Richards,
Allen MIdycttc. a. j Froach, Is
mael Angelo. James II Campbell
Mrs. l. Reilly, Milla Reilly, f.
Funkhousc. Virginia Funkhousc
Enrique Esqulaaldo. Lena D.
Fuller. Jennie d Mclsncr. d Ma
loby. Willie Irma Gallahcr,
Thomas r Gallahcr BcnnIc
Craig. Doris Craig Sarah Gala
hes: Ava LoLdelnnlk, Cleo Simp
son. Blanche Simpson, Thomas
Gallaher, Alma Gallahcr
Esther Higgins, II X Higgins,
r Shanderfer. Merle Shandcrfcr
Jack Cranmcr, Henry Cranmcr
Abbic Cranmcr. Charles Brock
ius. Beryl Reid. Joseph Rcd. Lil
Ian Rcid. Clarence Stacks. ANN,
Stacks. Marco Mesa. Jorge Han
on aurora Hanson, Jose A Fer
rick Hortcnsia Bravo. IL b
Buesc. Earl A Strohm. Maria
Hortcnsia Garcia. Humbcrto Gar
cia Constantine Lopez Idclfon>o
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Vim r Linn. Herman Clayton
kar, Kraft Alfredo Rossl lIl
Ian Rosslc Lucy Gottchalk Tel
ieforo GUtschalk. Mildred Kahn
Adolph Kahn. Ralph Kahn Pedro
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-08-27

Associated Press Day Wire
Service
For 58 Years Devoted to the
Best Interests Of Key West
The Washington times., 1938-01-01
Museum Thieves
Gypped on Loot

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Jan.
Q.N.SO-UnlesS they are curio
collectors, authorities revealed to-
day, the thieves who trod silently
through the still halls of Peabody
Museum of Harvard were gold
bricked."
Priceless to archeologists but in
trinsically valueless, was the loot
stolen, which consisted of amulets,
bracelets, necklaces and beads re-
covered from a graveyard in the
province of Cocle, Panama. The
specimens had only thin gold
shells and the rest was base metal.
authorities declare. Thirty five
pieces were stolen.