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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07
He's Not Puzzled

Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridgeport spoke in Hartford last week before mem bers of the Connecticut Merit System As sociation. In the course of his remarks he touched upon the subject of Waterbury, (What public speaker doesn't touch on Waterbury in the course of his remarks these days?) He expressed himself as sorely perplexed that Waterbury had to engage lobbyists to plead for it's interests before legislative groups at the Capitol when Waterburys mayor was also the neutenant-governor.
 He remarked, by way of explanation, that Bridgeport didn't have to adopt such practices to secure passage of legislation it desired. That's very true and Mayor McLeyv might also have stated that two years previous the city didn't need any lobbyists, either. In 1885 the three Bridgeport senators, all members Of the Socialist party, controlled the Senate. They were the turning points and what ever Bridgeport wanted that year was aS- sured, because the Republicans needed those three votes to control the Senate and what's more got them.
 We have no argument with the Mc- Levy system or government. 1I Wolh out pretty we'll in Bridgeport. So well, perhaps, that he can remain it's perennial mayor, unless he allows himself to be drafted by the Republicans and his own colleagues on a fusion ticket for governor: He's merit system enthusiast, too, and has inaugurated the system successfully in the Park City. We find no fault nor do we criticize, but we do say that oc- casionally he indulges in bit of politics just to keep his hand in the game. All of which may explain his naive remark be- fore the Merit System Association
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07
Selected Poem
TILL WINTER IS GONE
(Lake Superior)

Iake Superior) (Wade Van Dore in the Christian Science Monitor Though the winter is beautiful And its perfect flakes Of snow lie still untouched by thaW And the cold wind rakeS The forests clear of all their dust I wait for spring. November<Was hid in snow. December did not bring The bare ground up in winter sun That it might feel The deers delicate hoof And my own heel. Now it is March, and the cold snow
 Lies very deep;
 And who looked for winter And winters white sleep, Now wait for spring-for springs first grass, Springs birds and springs flowers Rising in sun and rain. I count the hours Till winter is gone, beautifully gone To my memory, And wait for spring till the spring comes Into and over me.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07

Tomorrow Waterbury gets it's first in- ttroduction to the extraordinary grand Jury Assembled for the task of inquiring into the conduct of Waterbury's munici. pal affairs it promises to occupy public attention until well into the summer. This will not be short session by any means unless the inquisitors become sat lsfled with what they learn from early witnesses. In fairness to all concerned, however, it would seem that the summon ing of witnesses and interrogation of them would consume great interval of time. It may be that States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn will clamp the lid of si- lence down on witnesses just as has just been done in Fairfield County, so we will be forced to wait until the hearings are finished for real information
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07
Help for the Blind

In it's current campaign for funds, the American Foundation for the Blind seeks enough to carry on it's present work and to expand it further. The Foundation was established fifteen years ago. Helen Keller helped to raise the first million dollars by lecture tour of the country accompanied by her teacher and friend, Mrs. Anne Sullivan Macy. Miss Keller is again featuring in behalf of the blind. Her own life story is strong argument for the help asked.
 In a letter to sightless people every where, written as part of the present campaign, Miss Keller says: Thanks to the foundation, more blind people in American can live usefully and pleasant ly thaR ever before. Today in every State and in most large communities there are agencies wholeheartedly de- voted to the welfare of the sightless. To- day with hand on braille page or an ear on the alert for record, we can cap- ture all that is stimulating and beautiful in literature and the foundation is leading us on to yet greater victories over limitation. In the future it plans to give increasing attention to our economic problems. It will put forth every effort to augment the earnings of blind people in existing occupations, and search out new fields in which they will be more ade- quately paid for their labor.'
 It may be added that the Foundation helps not only the blind, but every cor- munity in which it enables them to be- come self-supporting, self-reliant, happy citizens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07

PerlOu1caliy Bruce OatLOnS
 Book-a-Day column is conduct
 ed by Olive Roberts Barton,
 noted child training authority.
 Today she reviews the latest
 books suitable for children.
 By OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON
 High school and junior high school boys who want to perfect their basketball this winter will be interested ill Forrest c. Aliens thick volume called Better Basketbalp (Whittlesey House: $4). Individual and teamwork tactics are gone into thoroughly by this University of Kansas coach, who is perhaps the best-known authority on the game in the country.
 A good companion book is Winning Football" by Minne- sota's famous coach, B. w. Ser nie" Herman (Whittlesey House: $250. Both books are fully illus trated with diagrams and photo graphs, lucidly written and light ened with anecdotes.
 Boys and girls of eight or ten who have read Nora Burglon's mystery stories laid in far lands, will enjoy her latest book, "The Gate Swings In" Gittle Brown: $2). Minda, a Swedish shepherdess, and her pet goat, solve the mystery of treasure hidden on the moun- fockS.
 Minda's efforts to earn money for her schooling, the escapades of the goat, the friends and enemies they make, weave very interest ing story
 A very American little girl is Susan, lively heroine of Susan Beware!" by Mabel Leigh Hunt (Stokes: $1.75). This fine writer of children's stories has chosen for the scene, Indiana in the 70's, where brothers, sisters and cousins romp over "Merry-acres," the big family home. Susan is in reality any little girl who is just about to "grow up."
 Outstanding in the way of dog stories is Paul Browns delightful tale of a Scotty and an Irish wolf hound, Mick and Mac" Macs masters did not appreciate him, so he ran away and attached himself to the happy menage of which Mick was a member. The head of the new household, MT. Perkins, was in business hours 8 circus clown, so Macs life became full and gay. Pro- fuse drawings throuhout make this an any-age book.
 A good later winter volume to have about the house is book of puzzles. One recently published for children is entitled You Are" com- posed by Emery I. Condor (Modern Age: $.75). A wide variety of pie ture-puzzles range from simple ones for the young child, to others more difficult. Good for the family hour,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07

Restoration of 6,O0O,O0O acres of land in Americas dust-bowl is one of the main aims of the Agricultural Adjustment Ad- ministration. Soil conservation is to be practiced in big way. If these 6,OOO,OOO acres could be made to grow grass once more it will be tremendous accomplish ment and prove conclusively that when man approaches the subject matter prop erly he can make Nature work hand in hand with him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07

Young Bacon also spent several years in banking, belongs to fif- teen of Americas swanklest clubs, and is considered one of the wealthiest aristocrats in the Re- publican Party.
 Representative James Wads- worth, founder of the Liberty League, baron of a tremendous estate in northern New York, son Of General James Wadsworth and son-in-law of John Hay, McKinley's Secretary of State.
 Representative Robert Rich, who inherited a prosperous wool manufacturing company in Wool rich, Pa., and is director of vari- ous banks and manufacturing companies.
 Representative John Taber, a neighbor of Wadsworth's from northern New York, bank direc- tor and head of a water company.
 Some of the above have been conferring for several weeks with Glavis' ex-agents, offering them inducements for digging up any thing discriminating against Ickes, and folloW.:g down even the most trifling lead. Officials of the Republican National Committee also have been consulted.
 Thus lines up the campaign to bump off the key political fig ure of the Roosevelt Cabinet. If the campaign is successful, the G. O. P. will have won its first battle in weaning away the Progressive Republicans for 1940.
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Inc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07
T est Y UT Knowledge
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. For what invention is Sir Richard Arkwright famous?
 2. In what city was the Worlds Fair Columbian Exposition) of 1893 held?
 3. Who wrote the Christmas story called "The Haunted Man?"
 4. Are women eligible to the of- flee of President of the U. S.?
 5. What was the former name of Nova Scotia?
 6. Name the birthstone for Nov ember.
 T. Who was Don Jose Alvarez?
 8. In which ocean is the island oi South Georgia?
 9. Name the capital of Oregon.
 10. What is the proportion oi water in watermelons?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 6:19 a. m.; sets 5:49 D. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 Winter from now on will be begging for a repeat performance. All its antics during March and perhaps into April will be those Of person conscious of the futility of &C., tion. The season has practically run its race; it was another mild one, no matter how you look at 1t, but at the same time pro- ducti'e of the sports and pursuits commonly associated with winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07
McKELLAR BILL ON P. o. CIVIL SERVICE DEFEATS PARTY
 PRINCIPLES
Friday, March 4th, 1888.

CIludy, MdICll ftll, 1SOo. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 The league of Women Voters be- lieveS, as we are sure that you dc too, that good government is the outcome of good citizenship.
 We firmly believe that our re- responsibilities as citizens do not cease with the exercise of the right to vote.
 We are convinced that it is our obligation to study the problems of government which confront those whom we have elected.
 The League of Women Voters strongly supports the merit system Only when all but the top policy making positions in government are held by qualified men, keeping their jobs and gaining promotions through
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07
In New York
Ry GEORGE ROSS

New York, March 7-Dorothy Stone is aptly tagged as "one of the Stepping StoneS.' And now the drama items herald the fact that Dorothy and her husband, Charles Collins, are replacing June Clyde and Jack Whiting in "Hooray for What!" the musical success.
 Look back in the record:
 When Ruby Keeler was in Flo ziegfeld's Show Girl" back in August of 1929, she suddenly col- lapSed one night in her dressing room. A hurry call was put through to Dorothy Stone in California and she offered to take the next plane east. Ruby hung on few days until Dorothy learned her routines and stepped into the show.
 When Claire Luce injured her leg while performing in Gay Di- vorcee"-that was 1933-they phoned out for Dorothy who needed the clarion as soon as it sounded, for she stepped into the show on "A hours notice. And when fatigue overlook the late Marilyn Miller during the run of "As Thousands Cheer" they summoned the ubiquit- ous Dorothy to replace her. And she did, according to the clips, a grand job on all these occSaoins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07
AUTO OF 1903 TREASURED

Revillo, s. D. (UP)--Emil Tuch. olke has a 1903 model automobile for which he obtained the first state certificate of title in l936, explaining the car "had been idle since the state law went into effect in 1925.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07
Operatic Breaches Boy

Operatic Breaches Boy
 And over at the opera houses, a Met habitue confides, the man of the eleventh hour is Frederick Jagel, the Brooklyn-born tenor who went to bat for Martinelli the other afternoon. If you don't believe it, says this operative, here's Jagels replacement record:
 Back in February, 1892, Georges Thill fell i'll just before the cur- tain was to have gone up on "Lakme" and they sent for Jagel, who was having a casual drink around the corner. He took the part on ten minutes notice. When Paul Althouse lost his voice in a performance of "Pagliacci" in 1885, they sent out for Jagel, who was about to go on in "Cavalleria Rusti- cana" in the double bill. He sang the lead roles in both operas that night.
 Again in 1885, Jagel answered the emergency call when Edward John son, who now runs the Met, took sick during "Tosca" and it was not the first time he had jumped in at the last moment for Johnson. Five years earlier, he filled the breach for the managing director of the Met, just before the overture of "Sadko." And as recently as Mo- vember last year, Jagel made rec ord plane dash between here and Chicago, to step into Martinelli's shoes in Norma" after the tenor took sick. They held the curtain 30 minutes that time until Jagel could dash from the airport to the opera house, slip into costume and catch his breath. And as the Nets men will tell you, he proved life saver when Martinelli went down.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07
A Thought for Today

For I say unto you, that unto everyone which hath shall be given; and from him that bath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him-Luke 20:26.
 God is a sure paymaSter. He may not pay at the end of every week, or month or year. but remember He pays at the end.-Anne of Austria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07

Good news for dictators - Canada, Australia, and the Union of South Africa have informed the mother country that they cannot be counted on to join her in an European war
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07
IN TODAY'S MAIL

This responsible opinions from it's readers communications the writer's and address will be accepted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07

If any smart Alec" professes to know all about European politics, ask him to say "Chancellor Schuschnigg" forty times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07

Today's knight-errant is the fellow who, when gangster says, "This is stick-up," replies, "ThiS is knock-doWn" and goes to it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07
N |A Daily
 <A Washington ~ Rv
Secretary Ickes, Key Man Of
 F. D. Roosevelt Republicans, , Awarded The Brass Rin 2
By DREW PEARSON
and ROBERT .. ALLxNj

WASHINGTON March 2. - Harold L. Ickes, Secre- tary of the Interior has more friends and more enemies than any other member of the Cabinet People either hate him or by him-there is no attitude in hofxy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07
Questions and
 Answers
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
capgrisht iyss. NEA
By Frederick M. Kerby

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 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
 Q. Are 1894 s mint mark dimes valuable?
 A. Only PAS mint mark dimes were minted in 1894, and it is very doubtful if any of them are in cir culation. They are listed variously ill coin catalogS at premiums rang ing from $10O to $500.
 Q. Who played the role of Jean- cite MacDonald's maid in the mo- tion picture, "Maytime?"
 A. Rafaela Ottiano.
 Q. What was the volume of re- tail sales in the United States in 1887?
 A. The Department of Commerce estimates retail sales for 1887 at $40- 388,000,000.
 e. Are Justices of the U. S. Su- preme Court compelled to retire when they reach the age of 75?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07

If you want 8 copy of our book let Modern Contract Bridge" write to Waterbury Democrats Washing ton Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07

o. In what industry did the C.. l. O. start its organizing campaign?
 A. In the iron and steel industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07

O. What is the number of banks in continental United States?
 A. AS of June 30, 1887, there were 15,527, exclusive of 43 private banks in Georgia, which were not includ- ed in this figure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never pronounce bellows-beP-
 Jus; say, bellows.

A. There is no compulsion, and several of the Justices, including the Chief Justice, are beyond that age now. However, under the law they may retire at will and receive their full pay. Although retired from the Supreme Court they may be as- signed to act as Judges in lower courts.
 Q. Are there any poisonous snakes in Massachusetts?
 A. The Division of Herpetology of the U. S. National Museum says that rattlesnakes and copperheads live in Massachusetts. Mount Tom, Mass, is quite famous for its rat- tlesnake dens. 0. What is the title of the first waltz that was played in the mo- tion picture, "The Prisoner of Zen da?"
 A. Artist Life" by Johapn Strauss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07
A Book a Day

Periodically Bruce Cations Book-a-Day column is conduct ed by Olive Roberts Barton, noted child training authority. Today she reviews the latest books suitable for children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07

Q. Are Justices of the U. S. Su- preme Court compelled to retire when they reach the age of 75?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-07

Copyright, 1888, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-15

To date the department has
been able to market only about
100000 bushels of wheat after
three months of effort. Half the
time is gone and not more than
a sixth of the exportable wheat
The department has been offer
ing exporters subsidy reported
to be 10 cents a bushel but they
have insisted that the world viii
not take the wheat unless a 30
cent subsidy is paid. That would
be equal almost to half the pres
ent market price of wheat.
Now the department, in spite
of the demands of the exporters,
is convinced that 10 cents a
bushel is quite a bonus, even
though Rumania, as an instance,
is reported to be paying rs cents.
Since the 10 cent subsidy won't
move the crop, the department
feels it has a good argument
against advocates of the domestic
allotment system which involves
q forced sale abroad of the sur
plus.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-15
ARRANGE MERIT
SYSTEM EXAM.
TO BE HELD By STATE WEI.
FARE BOARD At PALM
BEACH FEB. II

Date for. the next, Merit System
.examinafion 70 b. held BY the
State Wslfsre Board has been set
and wit Dc held az West Palm
IL seh "a February u. l2a9
This information slsecsived
hy The Citizen IN . letter from
1. n. Bristol. district dEect0rs 81
District Number 10. Tbs last ex-
aTnihafions cere held on Sep
ternber ~. and because 81 the
fact. IL il pointed out. that the
date was rather isie. little op-
ysoffunity was given for adequate
publicity
Many pert0ng have complained
thst they did not know that the
examinations were bring hesid -
the time. otherwise they wOlid
have had their examination ap-
piseatsoa placed 2ith the boaFi
IN ample tinae 10 take them
The deadline for making sp-
piicatios for the examination 10
b~ he'd February II Is midnight
January 2, ard application blanks
may Be secured ~ addressing
Mr.. Bristol. a. West Palm Beam.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-15
MAKE READY TO-
COLLECT TOYS !
FOR XMAS TREE.
BROKEN TOYS WILL BE RE-
PAIRED AND REPAINTED
FOR COMMUNITY CHRIST
MAS TREE

Collection of toys for the Com
munity Christmas Tree will be
underway this week with all adj
dresses that are phoned to be
contacted, and the toys collected
on Saturday afternoon.
The toys that are broken will
be repaired by the Boy Scouts
and reprinted by the Girl Scouts.
The Lions Club, in cooperation
with the Recreation Department,
WPA, NYA Boys Work Shop and
the Women's Work Center, are
sponsoring this years Commun-
ity Christmas Tree.
Last years tree was splendid
success with 1864 toys being dis
tributed and an equal number of
bags of fruit, six baskets of food
and the generous contributions
helped make this such a grand
success.
This is a great event in the
lives of poor children and the JOY
that they have at Xmas time is
the happiness that is made
possible. It is hoped that those
who received communications
will help as much as possible.
Two shows will be presented at
the elementary schools for the
benefit of the Community Christ
mas Tree. The admission to
these performances will be a toy.
These toys will be repaired and
reprinted.
Contacts for the toys can be
made with Lions Andrew Pritch-
ard, Victor Larsen, Everett Rivas;
Eva B. Warner, Thomas NJ. Cur
ry, Vanessa Collins of the Rec
reation Department, WPA, or
call phones 495g 548. 66l-J and
297. xsfd 1ant -
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-15
BY PRESTON GROVER
APP Feature Service

WASHINGTON Nov. Is.
Out of its troubles the depart
ment of agriculture is shaping its
Al arguments agalnsy the de-
mand for the domestic allotment
plan rising from the farm belt.
One of the tasks the depart
ment undertook when it began
controlling wheat production was
to market the surplus abroad.
This year the exportable surplus
was estimated at 100,000.000
bushels, or roughly one-tenth of
the supply.
In normal ears this amount
would have slid into the world
market without much ado, but a
half dozen wheat exporting coun-
tries have SURPRISES this year
while the usual heavy buyers in
Europe are buying more bombs
and less wheat.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-15
Mel Mel, The Panda,
Now Likes Dog Biscuits
lnv Asaerlatea rrr..l

CHICAGO. Nov. l5.-Figuring
out what baby pandas should eat
is matter of experiment at
Brookfieid roo,
Mel Mel weighed "a pounds
when she arrived from China.
February Is. Today she weighs
80 pounds and has never ceased
liking her infant diet of cereals.
milk and wheat in cream. topped
off lately with some apples. cell
cry, lettuce. chard. spinach. car
rots and green corn stalks. She
deviated recently by adding dog
biscuits to the list.