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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
Till the Cows Come Home

Although it is hotly denied and, of course, should be down around Stamford there are many remarks being made these days about the State Highway Depart ment's plan to build a bridge across the Merritt Parkway at Den Road, being to provide safe cowpath for large herd of animals. To get to their pasture the COWS must now cross the parkway This should be novel feature of the roadway, supposed to be Superlative in all respects, and must add touch of local, very rural color for passing N. Y. motorists. We wouldn't like to think that the state has to build bridges to protect it's cattle, for it does that in one instance it may have to do it in others.
 But evidently State Highway Commis- sioner William J. Cox is prepared for just such an emergency, for he has announced that there will be two of these bridges, built over the parkway, the other one in Greenwich. We don't know what can be done then about the recent complaint voiced against New York surgeon and his laWyer-son who were charged with destruction of a parkway fence which they tore down so they could proceed across the new road from an abandoned cross road. Their claim that they should have an over or underpass doesn't sound so far-fetched in view of the latest devel- opments.
 We're afraid that there will be lot of complaints about this and about the fact that there aren't enough means of access to the parkway. It may eventually result in a number of private entrances and exits to the route which the Highway Department tried to avoid in the very beginning by announcing there would be none. If it gives in too much in the matter of cross-overs, it will find itself besieged with requests for similar ones all over the state. The trouble lies in our calm acceptance of a situation which allows state agencies to do away with streets or roadways which conflict with modern express routes Maybe we should alter our viewpoint along this line
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

Rural letter-carriers, the boys who some years back covered their routes by horse and wagon, but now employ the faster motorcar, are beaming on their bosses down at Washington It seems the P. O. Department is making plans for a new type of stream-lined mailbox to replace the many different sizes and varieties now used on rural routes. Although Uncle Sam imposed rule call ing for uniformity in such mailboxes some years ago, the variety is still with us, as anyone can see by viewing the line up along our main roads. One of the real virtues of the new box, however, lies in it's self-opening door. A button re- lease on the back of the box frees it. No more struggling with the sticky front door. The only trouble is, who will reim- purse the rural free deliveryites for the boxes they now own.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

What will be the greatest pipeline in all Europe is shortly to go under con- struction in France. It will be 300 miles long, extending from the seacoast village Of Donges, near the St. Lazaire naval base, all the way to Montargis, which is far in the interior of the country. France is building this pipeline not for the purpose of being acclaimed in the engineering world, but for protection in case of war. Fifty years from now it may be recorded in history's pages that the greatest engi- neering feats of the first half of the goth century were done under duress or fear of war. Frances lengthy pipeline will be used as conveyor for oil, not water. The
 nation isn't taking any chances on hav- ing it's gasoline supply interrupted by wars travails, so it will rely on the sprawl ing pipes through the countryside to prove safe place for sufficient oil to take care of it's needs. With the pipes only yard below the earths surface, we wouldn't want to be too close if any depth bombs started to rain on the countryside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
Hgh1vay Planning Coordination of Road Development to Be Dis cussed at Hartford Session - Delay in In-
 provements Should Not Be Allowed
HARTFORD TIMES

1 whether it is the uppermost pro. ject for Connectcut consideration.
 Possibly it is not necessary to dis. cuss, this point despite the con. struction in Union and the move toward Federal aid for bridge ir Fairfield county. The new highway in Union is seriously needed in the interest of safety. Completion of the Housatonic Bridge is years in the future.
 It is fair to assume, therefore that Commissioner Cox is looking well ahead.
 Certainly improvement of the highway running toward the north eastern corner of Connecticut is not Connecticut'S primest need. There are two highway situations more pressing. The Hartford New Haven highway and the Boston Post road from New Haven to the Rhode Is- land line carry a great volume of traffic. They are inadequate and unsafe. The need for improving con- ditions upon them far outweights any need for @ road running toward Boston.
 Commissioner Cox is aware of the inadequacy of these roads. It is fair to assume that whatever he may plan with reference to a cross- State diagonal route, he will not delay longer than necessary in making Improvements where they are most vitally needed and will best serve the convenience, comfort and safety of Connecticut people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

State Highway Commissioners oi
 New England will meet here nex month on invitation of Governor Cross and at the suggestion ol Dudley Harmon, Executive Secre. tary of the New England Council They will plan for coordination oi highway development.
 At least a part of the discussion probably will relate to the proposal for a highway which will continue the Merritt Parkway diagonally across the State to the northeast and across Massachusetts and into Maine.
 This plan for New England through-route has been under dis cussion for long time. Former State Highway Commissioner Mo- Donald fell in with it. At his sug- gestion the last Legislature desig- mated the contemplated route in Connecticut as the wilbur L. Gross Highway"
 More recently, construction has been undertaken in the town of Union on a link of that highway. Very lately MT. Cox, present high way Commissioner, announced his purpose to seek Federal aid for construction of bridge over the Housatonic to link the Cross High way and the Merritt Parkway.
 Nobody is likely to object to Con- necticut's having fine highway, extending across the State from southwest to northeast and forming a part of fine road system reach ing from. New York into Maine. Farsighted planning suggests that it is not too early to talk about 1t now, though realization of the pro- ject may be far in the future.
 Desirable as this road will be as an ultimate objective to be reached there is room for discussion as to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
essCOnnent
SHADES OF THE PAST (NeW York Times)

In these effete times, when ice cream sodas have come to the fore- castle and "salt horse" and the grog tub are but memories of the past, 1t is reassuring to learn that the new has not entirely displaced the old, and that the traditions of yes- terday still loom large in our sea service of today.
 One indication of this is the pub- lication by the government printing office of seven solid volumes of old naval documents, edited by Captain Dudley w. Knox. It is to be hoped that these volumes, which deal with the little-known records of our quasi-war with France, are merely the first of series of books which will memorialize our early naval heritage. Sponsored by President Roosevelt, the present volumes come as welcome and needed addi- ton to the source-material of our past. We have here encased in cov- CTS such hearty and salty phrase ology as that of the journal of Jo- sept Trout: This "A hours first part fresh Breeses and heazey weather at 1 pm Saw Ship in the N w which proved to Bee the Penilsphia. ' Or this from the Connecticut Cour- ant of IA January, 1799: "the crew Lof the armed schooner High lander, captured by the French were loaded with irons, and obliged to subsist on 4 ounces of salt bee1 and bread for every "A hours" Or this: This "A hours first part Strong gales and thick weather al pm Tact Ship of Shore at 3 pn Tact Ship on Shore at 4 pm Tact Ship off Shore at Tact Ship or Shore at pm heavy gales Dowr Top yards and Close Reeft Top sails"
 They lived hard lives and brave ones in those days, and 1t Is vel and fitting that our government i' at last following the lead of Eng land and recording for future gen. erations the naval documents which do so much to acquaint us with thu lives, the habits and the traditions ss well as with the quaint orthog. raphy of proud blue-water day, that are gone, but that ought no to be forgotten.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
A Book a Day
Their Marriage Held Together
BY BRUCE CATION

DI DhOOE CA1 HUN
 There is something honest and unpretentious about Virginia Bird Martins new novel, Bed and Board" (Farrar & Rinehart: $2).
 Miss Martin writes plain, straightforward story of marriage, and she begins at the point where so many novels about marriage leave off-at the stage where the bloom has gone off the peach and the respective parties to the con- tract are beginning to wonder, privately, whether 1t was all such a good idea or not.
 How most novelists who discuss this situation dodge the main point by simply introducing brand-new romance. Either Mary or John meets Someone Else-and discovers that the trouble with this particu- lar marriage is that it wasn't built on real, 1O0-proof grand passion. Sc instead of getting real discussion of marriage we get just another triangle story, with the implication that the relationship goes along as easily and charmingly as a canoe on moonlit river, if only the par ties love each other enough.
 There is none of that nonsense about Miss Martin. The husband and wife in her book drift along much as any average upper-mid- dle-class pair does. They get bored stiff, occasionally, they quar- rel now and then, they philander a bit and skirt the edges of suburban infidelity, they toy with the idea of breaking 1t all up and starting overland finally, in the end, they do find something to build on, after all.
 What that "something" is, k hard to define; the residue of years together. perhaps, pluJ honest lik- ing, plus innate decency, plus an intangible added something that , makes the whole greater than the sum of its parts. Anyway, Miss Martin understands about 1t, and tells good story about how two people managed to find 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
Daily Almanac
Moon sets S:32 p. m. tdaylight time

Moon sets 8:32 p. m. (daylight time)
 Sun rises 6:13 a. rn. sets 7:34 D. m tday- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 High tide at Milford Sunday. Aug. 28, POO a. m.: low tide, 8:38 a. m. daylight time)
 Fair time is at hand. Connecticut always has its fair share of country fairs, more to- day, perhaps than ever. There is nothing more attractive than typical New England fair with its exhibits of handicraft, not to mention counter after counter of vegetables and cooked foods, the exhibits of cattle Fair day in New England Is great day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

New England horse owners are some what concerned over the rapid spread Of the disease known as encephalomyeli- tls, almost fatal to horses, which is now the cause of much state action. Few horses are being allowed to cross the state lines and we wouldn't be surprised if the en- bargo placed might cause disruption of plans for horSe-OWners who have their ponies stabled at Narragansett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
Questions and
 Answers
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
 c. Why was the Panama Canal not constructed at sea level?
 A. The first plans were for sea level passage, and such construction began in 1881 and was continued un- til the latter part Of 1887. It then became evident that the canal could not be completed at the sea level with the resources of time and money then available. Accordingly, the plan was changed to include locks, and the work was continued until 1889, when the original French company became bankrupt, and was reorganized. The United States in 1903 purchased the property and franchise of the second French
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

bers sought to block Pecora's expose of certain secret Morgan deals. The warning within the committee was bitter and close. Two great members of the c0m- mittee, the late Senator Duncan U. Fletcher, Democratic chair- man from Florida and the late Senator James Couzens, Repub- lican from Michigan, were Pe- cora's unfaltering mainstays.
 At one point the Glass blot succeeded in stopping Pecora from interrogating the Morgan partners on their holdings in the firm They agreed to receive the infor- nation in the secrecy of the com- mittee, but that was all. When Pecora tried to ask questions based on the data, they moved to shelve it permanently.
 A fierce row ensued. Couzens finally stopped Glass in his tracks by threatening to take the Sen- ate floor and reveal the whole story and how each committee member voted. After that Pe- cora had no more trouble.
 Working IS to IS hours a day in the most ferocious of Washing tons hot weather, Pecoya had the mightiest of the Wall Street gi- ants terrorized. Their fear was strikingly illustrated by the fol- lowing incident:
 Several reporters asked J. P Morgan about statement he had made regarding his tax payments in England, at a time when he had paid no income tax in the U. s. The international banker reached into his pocket but was unable to find the document.
 Looks like 1t has been filched," he tested.
 Maybe you ought to have the matter investigated" laughing ly suggested one of the news men.
 "Oh, no, mo-" protested MOr- gan, instantly serious, mo more investigations. This one is more than enough. Why, do you know, two months before we even came down here, MT. Pe- cora kept us busy from early morning until late into the night examining our records. He just doesn't seem to tire out"
 Secret Ambition
 PecoraX secret ambition is to be c U. s. senator. He wanted to run in 1886 when the late Sen- ator Royal s. Copeland was up for reelection, and could have won hands oown if White House leaders had had the courage to back him.
 But Roosevelt was up for a second term and his political mas ter minds were afraid that pri- mary battle with Copeland might throw New York into jeopardy. So they swallowed Copeland with out fight.
 The election returns showed their fears were gr0undless. Copeland, instead of leading the President, trailed far behind. Had the Administration genar- alissimos the courage of their convictions, they could have shelved Copeland and armed themselves with first-cIass fighting senator.
 They have the same chance this year following Copeland's death. But it's doubtful if they will make use of it. Despite newspaper ac- counts of the highly efficient purge steam-roller. inner New Deal circles are featured chiefly by timidity and friction.
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
Current Comment

Tn the relationship with women all men have violent temper. Clifford Odets, answering the "bad-temper" charge of his estranged wife, Luise Rainer.
 Changing Gods time! It's a crazy thing.
 Mrs. Josephine Woolston, 79, of Union City, N. J., on daylight saving time.
 I definitely am not in favor of any milion-dollar stream-lined trains.
 Harry P. Cosgrove, announcing his platform as candidate for the Michigan legislature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
OPOssUM BLUFFS DOG

South Pasadena, Cal. (UP)-Po- lice had to be called here to help a dog. An opossum had occupied the dogs kennel and refused to get out. The dog also refused to take any hand in the affair. Once the police had removed the opossum, the dog resumed its home life with- out even manifesting a desire to give chase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
Selected Poem
HOUNDS BY STARLIGHT

5 'oDert r. Irlstram Coffin in the New York Time The Summer stars crowd in the sky, In my woods the hounds go by, Along the hollow of the bay Goes the ancient starry cry. Voice on voice the living sounds Go upon their nightly rounds; do not know what they pursue But they are beautiful, the hounds. Perhaps the rabbit, perhaps the tall Deer are ahead of that deep call, And life tastes bitter upon their tongue, But life tastes bitter to us all. Bitter and beautiful past all sense, And wisdom tracks down innocence. The hounds cry knells along the shore, Lonely, mortal and immense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

The papers seem to be reporting more broken neckS than usual. No wonder, With so many fellows sticking em out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

1. Where Is the group of islands called The Hebrides?
 2, Who was the first Admiral of the U. 8. Navy?
 3. Which of the States leads in coal production?
 4. Does the United States own the Panama Canal Zone?
 s. Where is the Isle of Manf
 6. How can the area of a circle be determined?
 2. Name the President of Argen- tina.
 8. What is a will called that Is entirely in the handwriting of the testator? > g Has the old Russian paper ru- ble any intrinsic value2
 10. What does foot-pounds mean?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

NEW YORK, August 27. = Intimate friends of Ferdinand Pecora will tell you that, in his heart he would far rather be standing in young Tom Dewey's shoes prosecuting Jimmy Hines, than to be sitting bedecked in the black robe of judge conducting the ko oraol Hor,nx al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
Daily  Washington
Brass Ring This Week Awarded Ferdinand Pecora, Presiding
 Judge In James J. Hines Trial
By DREW PEARSON
and ROBERT s. ALLEN

EDITORS NOTE-The Brass Ring and Washington this Supreme Court Justice Ferdinand Pecora, presiding Tammany leader J. Hnes)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

If you want copy of our book let, STAINS AND SPOTS," write to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

Q. Do trout have scales2 A. Yes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

o. What is the real name of the person who wrote "Reveries of 8 Woodsawyer," under the pen-name Jonas Simpkins?
 A. Benjamin E. Jewett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

e. Where can I get a medical re- port on fat reducing cream?
 A. From the Bureau of Investi- gation, American Medical Associa- tion, 535 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill. They have special lab- oratories for testing such prepara- tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
A Thought for Today

To subvert man in his cause, the Lord ap- proveth nOt.-LamentatiOns 3:36.
 To will what God doth will, that Is the only science that gives us any rest.-Malesherbes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Gregarious is pronounced gree
 ga'-ri-us; not greg-ar'-i-us.

Panama Canal company, and com- pleted the canal.
 Q. Is the East River in New York actually @ river?
 A. It is a strait, connecting Long Island Sound and upper New York Bay. It receives the waters of the Harlem River, which is connected with the Hudson by the Harlem Ship Canal, thus making a complete waterway around Manhattan bor- ough. The East River separates Manhattan from Brooklyn and Queens boroughs on the Long Is- land shore. The strait is about 16 miles long, and from 1000 yards to three miles wide.
 Q. How many laws has the Sev- enty-fifth Congress passed?
 A. In the first session, 889; in the second session, 5; in the third session, $50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
T est Y o UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
Evening star., 1938-01-29
EMBLEM is PRESENTED
BY LADIES OF G. A. R,

The official emblem of the Ladies
OF the Grand Army Of the Republic
was presented to the Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery yesterday for place.
ment in the case of honorary awards
for the Unknown Soldier.
The presentation was made by Mrs.
Orpha M. Whitaker of Camden, N. j.,
national president of the Ladies of
the G. A. R. About 80 women. in
cluding national officers and men,
bers of the Department of the Po-
tomac. the local chapter. were present.
Among the national executives were
Mrs. Francis Martin Kuhns of Pitts
burgh, former national president;
Mrs. Annie NJ. Michener of Yonkers,
N. Y, also a former national presi-
dent; Mrs. Edwina P. Trigg of Kan
sas City, Mo-, senior national vice
president; Overton H. Mannett, COM
mander in chief of the G. A. r.; Col.
Russell c. Martin. adjutant general
of the G. A. r.; Mrs. Florence Whit
more of Martinsburg, w. Va, depart
ment president of West Virginia: Mrs
Eva Erwin. department president of
Maine, and Mrs. Susanne Myers,
president of the Department of the
Potomac
Evening star., 1938-01-29

The smallest guest star at the seven
hotel dances tonight will be Crease
ball. the Lleyelyn squirrel dog that
rose to fame as mere puppy when he
uncovered the gun in the Beulah
Limerick murder case here.
Dressed in top hat. white tie and
tails. Greaseball will ride in state in
an official car with a police escort. At
the hotels he will do some of the many
tricks he has learned since his puppy
days
His owner, Miss Genevieve Pearson,
promised today that Greaseball will
perform the tap dance that won the
plaudits of 'Buzzie" Dahl whe nthe
3-year-old dog performed at the
White House Greasball also enter
tained last February at the Chinese
Embassy when Alice SEE, daughter of
the then Chinese Ambassador, cele-
brated her 18th birthday.
Greaseball appeared last year at the
Presidents birthday celebration, too,
but he only went to two hotels. This
year he will make the rounds of all of
them, carrying placard which bears
the slogan of the celebration, "You
dance, he'll walk
Evening star., 1938-01-29
COM MERCIAL FISH
CHANGES SUGGESTED
"Step.up' Schedule to Begin Jan.
uary l in Florida, Held
Conservation Aid.

By the Associated Press.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Jan. 29.-An
elastic. "step-up'' schedule Of open
seasons. under which the Florida sea-
son would begin January of each
year. and other States to the North
progressively. perhaps a month apart,
was recommended as q conservation
measure yesterday to Southern ccm-
mercial game and hSh commissioners.
John H. Graham. chairman of the
South Carolina Board of Fisheries,
suggested the plan at the opening
here yesterday Of q meeting Of zone
II, National Planning Council of
Commercial and Game Fish Commis-
sioners.
Frank T. Bell, United States COM
missioner of fisheries, and other offi-
cials of the Federal Bureau of Fish,
cries indicated their approval of the
schedule pending completion Of q
research now being made by the Gov.
ernment.
DR.. Paul S. Galtsof OF the United
States Bureau of Fisheries told the
commissioners that what the Eastern
oyster needs is birth control. He said
that If every egg produced by South
Carolina oyster should reach ma
turity, the world would be "one big
oyster"
An adult oyster. he said, required
rs quarts Of water an hour, or 100
gallons q day-500 times as much as
human being needs to maintain
health. When oyster clusters become
too dense, he said, there Is not sum-
cient nourishment to enable them to
grow to q desirable size.