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The Washington times., 1938-09-14
Street Car Service

IN HE Public Utilities Commission has placed a valu-
l. alton of $24OOO,OOO on the properties of the
Capital Transit Company.
This is great deal of money, even in these days of
spending of millions and billions by the Government
And any company that is valued at $24,OOO,OOO
tainly should give good service.
But unfortunately, the Capital Transit Company
does not give good service. In fact it gives extremely
poor service And knows that better than any
Washington citizen who has been
Those Waits forced to stand waiting in the heat
'A~oTo of summer or cold of winter wait
ing and hoping that bus street
would eventually along
Net income of the company, reported to the
mission, was $414823, return of only 131 per cent
on the valuation set by the PUC
Certainly that is small return But the company has
only itself to blame If the Capital Transit Company
had given good service instead of poor, there would
have been more riders dropping their dimes in the
fare box.
It is an elementary lesson of economics that the
more riders the greater income, and hence greater
profit for the company. But perhaps the officers and
directors did not study economics.
But it is not too late for them to change Let them
start giving adequate service, and they will find that
citizens who drive their to work will change
back the transit companys lines. Certainly there
pleasure in Drawing the congested traffic each morn
ing and night battling for place to park, and getting
tickets from overZeaous policemen for minor violations
of the traffic laws.
Adequate street and bus service would go far
toward solving the parking and traffic problems of the
city, as we'll as giving stockholders in the Capital
Transit Company return
A0eQUOte OeTCLCC their investments.
Would Help All v rerhaps some some DAY we
1ce but meanwhile we do not believe we are getting
decent return on a $24,OOOOOO valuated concern
much less the $50 100000 that the company officials
believe it is worth.
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yes, ana as line q uCCle pig
as was ever lachtered 0ittereO. {.
I have no mind to sell him
even if got his worth"
Despite that remark the busi-
ness is on! Other sellers and
other buyers, still in the non
chalant stage as regards their
own business, stroll over and
form a compact group about the
two men. The actual deal never
takes less than another half
hour-there would be no enjoy
ment in it otherwise. Frequent
ly it takes all day-and nothing
may come Of it.
DUT there are never any harsh
- words and, indeed, If the
negotiations are spread over
much time, there are frequent
trips to the nearest saloon where
buyer treats seller and seller re-
turns the compliment. The pig
joins in these short journeys to
and fro and as nobody buys
him drink he is able to retain
his own the-hell-with-it-all atti-
tude even though one of the
principals may break down and
admit he really wants to sell or
that he indeed aims to buy.
The woman Of the Irish coun-
ties does not attend the fairs. In
stead she waits at home for the
man to come back up the hill
with money in his pocket. Like
as not it is ever so badly needed
and the woman will have a sink
ing at the heart when she sees
her mate walking along the
road, the pig in his little cart, or
the COW on the halter or the
load of turf headed back again
to the place where it had been
cut.
The woman will say little, for
her faith is implicit.
you had offers?" she might
ask-also nonchalantly, or so
you would think, hearing her.
II had," he would answer her
shortly, angrily, independently.
He had set his price, it had not
been met-and, so. there was no
sale. Even though the money
was needed, ever so badly.
Copyright. 1898, By washington
Herald-Tiues)
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greater responsibility and take
my place in the world as an
adult. But I shall never forget
my thirteenth birthday. 1t really
had me worried. I was sure I'd
never live through that year, be-
cause I was superstitious and I
figured l3 was my unlucky num-
Der. I decided that If I got
through that year, I'd live to be
70. HOPE I do, and longer.
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and selling q
pig. The sell
er stands by
his pig with
more nonchar
lance tina n
was ever pic
tured in a
cigarette ad.
In d e e d, to
look at him
and his pig
you W ould
figure theY
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AnsuUers r. u. J.

I dare say that the "Idealist"
R. U. j. has never had the op-
portunity to visit the Veterans
Hospitals In this country, where
thousands Of veterans lie help
less because Of their willingness
to sacrifice their lives on the
altar Of liberty for what We
call AmericaniSm.
Yes, r. U. j., the veterans
are getting louder and more in
sistent, and as fast as these
veterans dwindle we will get
louder and louder.
No, we are not trying to run
the affairs of this country: we
are just standing as a bulwark
against the un-American Fritz
Kuhn's and his Nazi BundS,
Pelley's silverShirted FascistS.
and Earl Browder's 1nternar
tional Communists, in order
that the principles for which
our comrades who lie in Flan-
ders fields may be preserved.
Yes, r. q. j., we are getting
louder, because such men as
yourself are sitting snugly and
complacently by while the
enemies Of America bore from
within. To be sure our voice is
becoming louder all the while.
and when our broken. wounded
and diseased bodies have de-
cayed beyond recognition. the
torch Of liberty, freedom ana
AmericaniSm will be carried by
our sons and daughters and
the young men Of our armed
forces.
When the next war comes
along men like you will be found
in the registration room clamor-
ing for exemption" Your let
ter sounds great, but it just
doesn't make sense.
A volunteer at age IS,
r. 8. WILCHER.
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A LegiOnnaire Replies

A letter to the Editor, appear
ing in Mondays Times, wherein
one Herr Luger, of Berwyn, Md:
scores Legionnaires as being
mere parade soldiers whose prime
purpose for marching is to be
rewarded with unlimited flagons
of beer at the end of the bunion
derby. further implies that the
majority Of these postwar
medal wearers" never served
under enemy fire.
He believes also that this
paradlng contingent Of post
war years is that segment Of the
American Army which failed to
carry military maneuvers be-
yond U. S. cantonment fields.
Whether it is folly on my
part 10 attempt to alter this
gentlcman's perverted outlook
remains a question; however. 1
shall offer a viewpoint.
From the District
Obviously, we must presume
at the outset that Herr Luger
is not familiar with the
A. E. F. set-up.
So in offering a challenge to
the Lnger statements I might
cite here that the soldiers Of
the Second Division, who con.
Quoted themselves so valiantly
under fire at Chateau-T Thierry
and, incidentally, were tabled
by the Germans themselves
'DevilDogs" after that particu-
lar engagement were largely re-
cruited from District residents
who came by way Of Fort Myer
and Quantico.
Let us not forget two other
Divisions made up of boys from
Maryland, Virginia, the District
Of Columbia and New Jersey,
the Iwenty.ninth and Seventy
ninth. respectively. Their coura-
geous efforts on the Western
Front more than once proved an
integral part Of the Pershing
juggernaut in scoring victories
over a supposed superior Boche
war machine at st. Mihiel and
the Argonne.
Heavy Casualties
Looking the boys over today
it might be difficult to picture
these 1ll-shapen Legionnaires as
the same group who were the
boys Of 1918 and who faced in
combat the best the German
high command could toss in
their path.
Perhaps we might accept War
Department documents as true
bills and authentic recordings
where one would find indelibly
inscribed the many pages de-
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one-I always rather enjoyed
having them. suppose it was
because I liked to feel I was
growing up, but I'm not going
to enjoy them from now on. I
wish I could stay %, although
I'll probably not object to ad-
mitting to a few more birthdays,
at least"
X X X
Albert Witt, of Chicago, visit
ino n q.
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tric starters did not come out
until the following year. I
learned to drive in that large,
black car, and shall never for
get the thrill and enjoyment I
felt because I was the only girl
in Grand Junction, Iowa, who
had q car in those days."
X
George RauSch, $40 K st. N.
w., elevator operator:
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to do with the crisis, they are
not allowed to talk, much less
breathe in Germany. No, Mr..
Goering, you can't hoodwink US
that way. Qeave religion out
of vile tactics and be q man.
If you CAM.
LIVE AND LET LIVE.
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my birthdays
on December 12-
always came too
near Christmas for
me to specially con-
slider them, or to
have much Of a
C ele br ii on, al
though I was the
only child. I al
The Washington times., 1938-09-14

ways had to wait 13 more days
to celebrate my birthday and
Christmas at the same time.
I was happy on my twenty
first birthday, because I felt
then that I was approaching
manhood and voting age"
X 4 X
Mrs. Helen Montgomery, 1882
I st. N. w., clerical worker:
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"I believe my last
birthday, which was
my twenty-first, was
my happiest. It felt
great coming Of
age. For the first
time I really felt
grown UP and I
realize d that I
must a S S u m e
The Washington times., 1938-09-14

Just a week ago
I c el e br a ted my
eighteenth birt h.
day and 1 don't be-
lieve I've ever had
a happier one. I
know I never had
as much fun on
any other birthday.
A boy friend Of
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my fifte e nth
birthday. I had my
first date with a
girl on this birth
day. I got nerve
enough finally to
ask the girl I ad-
mired to celebrate
the occasion. I took
her to the movies
The Washington times., 1938-09-14

II was especially
thrilled when I be-
came 81, because it
allowed me to vote
for the first time in
New York city, my
legal residence. Up
to my twenty-first
birthday-and I've
since had another
The Washington times., 1938-09-14
Brickbots For Bullitt

What right has Ambassador
Bullitt got to promise this coUn-
try will defend France? If this
country wants to stay out Of
war, the Government had better
advise Mr.. Bullittt not to make
promises like that. A. r.
The Washington times., 1938-09-14

1T was my six
teenth b irt h d ay,
but don't ask me
what year that was
in. On that day my
dad gave me a
Chalmers car. I re-
member that it
had an air starter,
and that the elec-
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Thonk You

Since "RoIlin' Along" first
came to my attention It has
been q must" on the reading
list.
Mr.. Douglas excellent work
has given me pleasure six days
each week, and that is why I
jotted this note hoping to give
you and the writer pleasure, too.
LADY IN THE SUBURBS.
The Washington times., 1938-09-14

mine was born on exactly the
same date as I was and in the
same year and we had a joint
party at the beach. All of our
friends attended"
So
Miss Leolla Meth, 3002 Rod
man st. N. W., artist:
The Washington times., 1938-09-14
Mistriial


JIMMY HINES considers it great victory. There is
- rejoicing in his club and in his family. Prosecutor
Dewey considers it mistake His face turned red when
the mstria decision announced and he said that the
people did not acquiesce in Justice Pecoras decision The
newspapers all gained circulation during the trial; there
was the most intense interest
Ldv and LdUyers in the revelations Of nettv
IU;,, NJ Trod;t gambling and how it is con-
Quoted. The blue ribbon jurors
got lot of experience 1t will probably be impossible to
get another jury like that because anybody who hasn't
read about the trial expressed opinion about the
trial in New York city is hardly able to read
The public, believe has out of this trial in
creasngy suspicious of the law and the lawyers To think
that this trial could go for 29 days. with small for
tune spent with witnesses hidden out to keep them from
being threatened killed. and then to have it called off
The stated for throwing the out the window
was that Dewey asked question out of turn if indeed
he did that. He denies it.
The decision has produced the reaction in some
hairsplitting involving the Constitution where
Judge nvaIidates whole statute simply because he
doesn't like it.
That Defense Attorney Stryker at least thought that
politics underlay the Hines trial evidenced by his
motion that Dewey shouldn't be allowed to retry the
. defendant until after the fall
DTWL DeWeY political campaign over. He
Toooo Tfo Forco doing his best to hint that
Dewey would be drafted for
Governor the Republican ticket and forced to
for Governor Now that this msria has been declared
and the prosecution of Hines has flopped, for the
moment, we suppose the Republicans are less apt to
draft Dewey. Pecora's beginning under Tammany.
Win, lose draw, we hope the Republicans don't
draft Dewey. That's the thing we're glad about in
all this waste of time and money. We want him to
tnue District Attorney of New York county, where
he's most needed, and where he is important than
he would be Governor.
And we wish to repeat once that, if Hines had
been sent to Sing Sing it wouldn't have had the least
effect the gambling problem. If it is true that Hines
in the gambling racket is also true that if he
moved out, another man would take his place.
We are not handling gambling like sensible grown
ups. We ought to face the facts, legalize gambling,
and let the State share in the takea sort of voluntary
sales tax on those who want to gamble.
(Fromt the New york; News
The Washington times., 1938-09-14
Traffic Toll

The list Of traffic victims In
the District Of Columbia since
January /. 1898, is graphically
shown BY the death watch.
The Washington times., 1938-09-14
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
and addresses Of

Editor should limited 200 words Names addresses
will be omitted upon request
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TheInquiring
Photographer
The Washington Times in"
vites you to submit timely
and interesting questions to
be used in this column.
THE QUESTION

What birthday do you remem-
ber as being your happiest and
why?
THE ANSWERS
Burke Wright, 20 Bryant st.
NJ n aIo,.lr.
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adequate Service
Would Help All

1ce but meanwhile do not believe getting
decent return on a $24,OOOOOO valuated concern
much less the $5S6OOOOO that the company officials
believe it is worth.
The Washington times., 1938-09-14

about the business Of buying
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

Todd. Sacrifices - Brandt. Left on bases-New York 8; Pittsburg s. Bases on balls-Blanton l, Brandt 4, HnbbelI g.. Strikeouts-Hubbeli ], Brandt 2. Hits-off Blanton. 2 in 1 innings; Brandt, in q; Hub bell 8. Strikeouts-H u b bell l, Branda 2. Hits--off Blanton, 2 in ; innings; Brandt, { in z; HubbeIl, 10 in 1-3; Castleman, 2 in 2-3 Brown, in 2. Passed ball-Man- cuso. Whining pitcher Brandt. Los ing pitcher = Hubbell. Umpires- Ballanfant, stark, Stewart and Barr Attendance-5O,46 ,46S,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
Rooms, Board, Hotels
Rooms For Housekeeping

ROOMS - l. 2. 3. furn. and light housekeeping. Ina. Mecca or Ham, mell. 51 Field St. 4-6447 or 4-9945
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
P|TTSBUR CHERS. AND YANKEES. ABLE TN CLU1cH'
Pirates Look Like Champs While Yanks Sweep
 Indians; Reds DrOp2
By GEORGE KIRKsEY

Chicago, Aug. 8-(UP)-The true test of 8 champion is what he does to his toughest challenger. Latest returns on that score would nomi- nate the Pittsburgh Pirates and New 7 York Yankees, champions of their respective leagues.
 All doubt about the 1888 Yankees " was removed by the way in which they cleaned up in their crucial ser- les against the Cleveland Indians. Until Friday the Tanks had won just one ball gam, in Cleveland. But @ they moved out of Cleveland last ~ night after three straight triumphs 7 that may have broken the Indians as far as pennant aspirations are concerned.
 The Tanks hammered down the fndans' three aces-Bob Teller, Johnny Allen and Mel Harder. The triple triumph lengthned their lead to 5 1-2 games.
 Red Ruf1lng limited the Indians to two hits as the Tanks scored a TO victory and knocking out Hard CT. Lou Gehrig hit a. homer with mate aboard. .... Giants Cut Down
 Pittsburgh delivered crushing blow to the New York Giants pen nant hopes by sweeping a double header at the Polo Grounds, 5-1 and 13-3. They stretched their National league lead to 1-2 games. Like the Tanks, the Pirates go home looking like champions.
 Jim Tobin pitched and batted the Pirates to victory in the opener. He allowed only four hits and hit two singles which figured in runs. Gus Suhr hit 8 homer with mate on base. Mel Otis homer prevented Giant shutout.
 A seven run rally in the seventh in which Carl Hubbell was driven from the box featured iPttsburgh's victory in the second tilt. Pep Young, Lee Handley and Al Todd hit homers in the Corsairs' 15-hit attack. Ott hit homer No. 27 in the nightcap.
 Cincinnati Reds upward climb hit a ynag when the Dodgers took paH from them 1l-1O and 6-3. Late inuing rallies decided both games.
 Game Apiece
 The Chicago Cubs regained third place tie with the Reds by dividing doubleheader with the Boston Bees. Clay Bryant pitched the Cubs to "A win in the opener, driving out IA hits. Jim Turner blanked the Cubs in the second game, 50, allowing only hits.
 Detroit won its first game under its new pilot, Del Baker, by trimming the Boston Red Sox, "a. George Gill pitched Shit game and Hank Greenberg hit homer No. 38.
 Buck Newsom's attempt to perform an iron man stunt failed when the Athletics drove him from the box in the second game after he had beat en the As, 5-3, in the opener. Phil adelphia drove him to cover in the second inning of the afterpiece' and went on to win, 8-5. c
 YES TERDAY'S HERO - Jim Tobin, Pittsburgh right-hander who held the Giants to hits and helped bat the Pirates to their opening vic- tory in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
LIQUOR PERMIT NOTICE OF TION

! This is to give notice that I, James J. Murphy of Mixville Road, Cheshire. Conn. have filed an appli- cation dated August 5, 1888, with the Liquor Control Commission for a Tavern Permit for the sale of al- coholic liquor on. the premises. 35 business is owned by James J. Mur- phy of Mixville Road, Cheshire. Conn. and will be conducted by James . Aw,s,.y Ss N,vA'.e S.Ss Cheshire, Conn. as permittee.
 JAMES J. MURPHY. Dated Aug. s, 1888. 8-5-S-2t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIs-

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIs- BATE COURT. August l. 1888. ESTATE of GEORGE MENGES, late of the town of Waterbury, in said district, deceased,
 The Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly at tested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons ed to make immediate payment to The CITIZENS & MANUFACTUR R.
 FRS NATIONAL BANK, .
 Administrator.
 By THOMAS Y. MOORE, S-S-3t Trust Officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
LIQUOR PERMIT

This Is to give notice that l., Rocco Lauro, of 45 Cherry St., Wat bury. Conn.,, have filed an applica- ton dated July 30th, 1888, with the Liquor Control Commission for d Package Beer Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, 45 Cherry. St, Waterbury, Conn. The of 45 Cherry St.. Waterbury, Conn. and will be conducted by Rocco Lauro of 45 Cherry St., Waterbury. Conn.,, as permittee
 ROCCO LAURO.
 Dated July 30th. 1938 8-1-8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
LIQUOR PERMIT NOTICE OF APPLICATION

This is to give notice that |, Michael Colucci, of 364 Congress Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,, have filed an application dated July 30th, 1888 with the Liquor Control Commission the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, S94 Bank St., Waterbury. Conn. The business is owned by Michael Colucci, of 364 Congress Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,. and will be conducted by Michael Colucci, of 3G4 Congress Ave, Waterbury. Conn.,, as permittee.
 MICHAEL COLUCCI
 Dated July 30th, 1888. 8-1-8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
LIQUOR PERMIT N0TICE OF ARRIICATI0N

This is to give notice that |, John P. Martin. of so Melrose Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,, have filed ap dated July 30th. 1888. with the Liquor Control Commission for n Druggist Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, 125 South Main St., Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by John P. Martin, of so Melrose Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,. and will be con ducted by John P. Martin, of 80 Melrose Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,, as permittee,
 JOHN P. MARTIN.
 Dated July 30th. 1898. 8-1-8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
LIQUOR PERMIT A

This is to give notice that l.. John Sameon, of 619 South Main St., Waterbury, Conn.,, have filed an application dated July goth, 1938, with the Liquor Control Commis- sion for Restaurant Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises. 623 South Main St., Wat erbury, Conn. The business is own ed by John Sameon, of Gl9 South Main St, Waterbury, Conn.,. and will be conducted by John Sameon, of 610 South Main St, Waterbury, Conn, as pernittee.
 JOHN SAMEON.
 Dated July 29th, 1888 3-1-8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

BOYS CLUB. Cottage Place-Nice rooms. swimming pool. all home cooking. Reception rooms. Mod crate prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
LIQUOR PERMIT N0EICE 0E ARRIIGATI0N

This is to give notice that l., Jerry Scorpion, of 137 Highland Ave, Waterbury, Conn., have filed an application dated August 1st. 1888 with the Liquor Control Com mission for a Tavern Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor -on the premises, STA West Main St, Wat erbury, Conn. The business is own ed by Jerry Scorpion, of 137 High land Ave, Waterbury, Conn. and will be conducted by Jerry Scorpion, of 137 Highland Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,, as permittee.
 JERRY SCORPION.
 Dated August 1st, 1888. 8-1-8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
Legal Notices
LIQUOR PERMIT NOTICE OF RATIFICATION

This is to give notice that I. Nicholas DeNicola, of II Porter St waterbury, Conn. have filed an ap- plication dated August 9th. 1883 with the Liquor Control Comu1is- sion for Restaurant Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises. 77 East Main St., Water bury, Conn. The business is owned by The Standard Beer Sales Corp, of v East Main St., Waterbury, Conn.,, and will be conducted by Nicholas DeNicola, of II Porter St. waterbury, Conn.,. as permittee.
 NICHOLAS DE NICOLA.
 Dated August 9th. 1888. 8-S-15