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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12

Nov he belongs to the ages" is the remark credited to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, who sat at the bedside of the Great Emancipator the latter drifted quietly into eternity
 With U S. Senator Charles Sumner of Massachu- sets Secretary Stanton held the hands of the dying President. They were his most intimate friends.
 Today John Barr, whose contributions to The Democrat widely read, recalls the tribute of Senator Sumner and also rewrites the second in- augural address of President Lincoln. Senator Summers tribute in part reads:
 THE WORK LEFT UNDONE BY WASH
 INGTON WAS FINISHED BY LINCOLN.
 KINDRED IN SERVICE, KINDRED IN
 PATRIOTISM EACH IS SURROUNDED IN
 DEATH BY KINDRED HOMAGE IN
 DEATH AS IN LIFE, ONE IS THE COMPILE
 MENT OF THE OTHER"
 President Lncoln's inaugural address follows:
 Fellow Countrymen: At this second appearing to take the oath of presidential oce there is less occasion for an extended address than there at the first Then statement somewhat in detail of a course to be pursued seemed very fitting and proper Now, at the expiration of four yeas during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on point and phase of the great contest which still absorbS the attention and congresses the energies of the nation little that is could be presented
 "The progress of our arms upon which all else chiefly depends is as well known to the public as to myself and it is, trust reasonably satisfactory and encouraging to all. With high hope for the future, no prediction in regard to it is ventred.
 "On the occasion corresponding to this four years ago. all thoughts alXously directed to an impending civil war All dreaded it; all sought to avoid it. While the inaugural address was being delivered from this place, devoted altogether to saving the Union without war, insurgent agents in the city seeking to destroy it without war-seek ing to dissolve the Union and divide the effects by negotiation. Both parties deprecated war; but one of them would make rather than let the nation survive, and the other would accept war rather than let it perish and the war came.
 "One eighth of the whole population were col- ored slaves not distributed generally the Union
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12

Chamberlain the Prime Minister?
 5. Where is the Desert of Gobi?
 6. What species of trees bear acorns?
 T. To which President of the U. s. was the nickname Father of the Constitution" applied?
 8. What is the popular name for the Treaty between Germany and the Allies that ended the World War?
 g. What is the origin of the name for the month of January?
 10. Who was Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12

Comes the revolution" Currently one of our motion picture comedians is drawing laughs from conservatives and radicals alike by this gutterally intoned prediction. Currently, too, our country l. undergoing great change in the social pattern, changes which threaten to pro- vide fuel for radicals in some future pro- gram. But the threat is not so nebulous just now that we can afford to overlook the propaganda program of the radical groups, ever striving for publicity, for themselves on any question which they can adopt for this definite purpose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
Stock Market Goats"

The Securities and Exchange Comnis- sion, which regulates stock and com modity exchanges, believes the small speculator" is nearly always wrong, and has started an inquiry to prove it. This may seem like putting the cart before the horse. The logical procedure would be to start with unbiased minds, seeking facts and letting the conclusions fall where they may. But perhaps the premature
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
is a steD i'm the right direction"

is a step in the right direction"
 When the delegation began to outline its tax ideas, the Presi- dent remarked: "I'm glad you have a plan for collecting taxes. I know one Senator who votes for all appropriatiOn bills but votes against all the tax bills" (This was aimed at Senator Copeland of New York;
 Maverick and McFarlane of Texas speaking for the delegation, warned that the new tax bill took the heart out of the undistributed profits tax and would catch the Treasury with a deficit of two to three hundred million next year.
 In reply, the President pointed out that there were extremists on both sides, such as Treadway of Massachusetts, who wanted to repeal the whole tax bill; and the liberals, who wanted to keep the undistributed profits tax intact. He said the proposed new bill represented 8 compromise, and a compromise was what Congress seemed to want.
 Love Feast
 Some of the cockier members of the delegation ballyhooed the meeting in advance as move to put the President on the spot, ask him whether he was still liberal or was he getting soft. Nothing of this kind happened, however.
 We want you to know that we appreciate the difficulties you have had," said Michael Bradley of Philadelphia, "but you can count on our support"
 The meeting came to no defin- ite conclusion except to clear the air and give the impression that Roosevelt was tired of goading Congress and expected Congress to do its work.
 Tough Spot
 Torn between the pressure from pacifist elements and the sinister international situation, lot of Congressmen are in a tough spot regarding the big navy program. None more so than Representa- tive William B. Umstead of North Carolina.
 An overseas war veteran and not big navy man, Umstead is chairman of the Navy appro- priation subcommittee which handles the bill for the huge con- struction program.
 It is an unhappy dilemma. Even if Umstead votes against the legislation, it is his duty as chairman of the committe to take charge of it when it comes before the House for consideration.
 'T'm in the same fix" he re- marked ruefully, "as the man who was asked if he had stopped beating his wife. Whatever I say or do. I'm in bad"
 Merry-GO-ROund
 Roosevelt referred to the 3l liberal congressman who visited him as a fine bunch of boys" and wished there were a couple of hundred more like them in con- gress Representative Ar thur Eealey of Massachusetts, who was more responsible for getting the wage-hour bill out of committee in the special session than was Mrs. Norton, emphasized to Roosevelt the importance of getting the bill going early in the present session. Otherwise, he feared it would be squeezed out at the last moment ,. The liberals told Roosevelt 1t would be rela- lively easy to get the bill out by petition. But after leaving the White House they began to think they were a little too optimitsic about this.
 Copyright. 1933, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
Selected Poem
ICE STORM. CENTRAL PARK

(Marshall Schacht in the New York Times) Glass-stained the trees, the jewels of the grass Bend heavy to the silver-plated ground. The armored oak is dangerous to pass Beneath The creak of the air is a warning sound o body of blood in this enameled place, o heart obscure and season-worn, behold The miracle of ice on the earth's face The clear world carved a moment on the old The fields of folded grass. the frosted leaf. The lighted candelabra of the trees, The morning cut and gathered like sheaf And locked in silver rooms with silver keys The face of earth unhuman for an hour, dream of angels and crystal flower.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
Daily Almanac
Moon sets 500 a. m.

Moon sets 500 a. m.
 Sun rises 6:52 a. m.; sets 5;22 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 Lincoln's Birthday How old would he be today? 129 years. Regarded as great hu- manitaran the years but enhance his glory and make people hold him in higher regard He is one president and ore person who has not suffered by revelation of his private and public life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
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
 c. What is considered a satisfac- tory vacuum in the manifold of an automobile engine?
 A. Operators of equipment for checking engine condition and ad- justment consider a manifold va cuum reading of 18 to 20 inches of mercury as satisfactory. They would regard anything above 20 inches as very good and anything below IS inches as poor.
 o. Which is the largest city south of Mason and Dixon's Line? A. Baltimore, Md.
 o. am a natllralized American, engaged to young Italian woman. I want to know if I can marry her in Italy and bring her to the United States without difficulty. A. You can bring her here as a non-quota immigrant. Apply to the Commissioner of Immigration, De- partment of Labor, Washington, D. C., for a certificate to fill out for the admittance of your wife as a non-quota immigrant.
 Q. What Is known as the mission period in California history?
 A. It is the period of mission building by Franciscan missionaries from Spain. They arrived in 1759 under the leadership of Junipero Serra and a small escort of Spanish soldiers. By 1900 they had built IS missions with population of 13,OO0 people, mostly Indians. Tn 1884 the Mexican government dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
Flash !-President Roosevelt To Get Next Free Ride On The Merry Go Round
.R DR@w FEAReoD

Next week Drew Pearson and Robert s. Allen will hand the Brass Ring to the most spectacular of all riders on The Washington Merry -Go-Round = to Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
 The sketch of the President will appear in this space next Tuesday, February 18th.
 It promises to be the liveliest of all the lively stories that have appeared in the famous Brass King series Be sure to be on hand for President RoosevetS free ride.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12

And apropos of the above we are re- minded that great many of us are too willing to laugh at any old gag on the stage or over the radio, and it doesn't seem to matter whom the joke s on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12

In ToIk with Liberals, FDR Seemed Tired Of Gooding Congress; Wants It to Do Its Own Work on Woge-Hour, Farm, Relief and Tax Acts; Wants SeIf-Liquidotion of Public Works
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12

WASHINGTON, February 12 = The man who pre- sented the unemployment problem to Roosevelt during his conference with the 31 liberal Congressman was H.
 Jerry Vooris serious-minded, 35-year-old Phi Beta Kappa from California He in turn was introduced to the President by Kent Keller vonpaying orator from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12

There's no joy in Mudville tomorrow, for no snow trains will run as per schedule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-12
T est Y UT Knowledge
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. Where is the tomb of General Robert E. Lee?
 2. Name the animals that live in colonies and build remarkable dams.
 3. In architecture. what is a dor mer?
 4. Of what country is Neville
The Washington times., 1938-01-18

Lied in all its subtler interpretive
implications, but with vocal re-
serves denied to ordinary artists.
The tremendous sorority that is
able to dominate the Wagnerlan
orchestra is not, of necessity, his
habit; perhaps it should be said,
is no longer his habit. He now
is master of a pianisSimo such as
Kinder or Stokowski demands
from the strings of a symphonic
ensemble, in which one senses the
enormous reserve OF power.
AUDIENCE CHARMED
So it happened that Mel
chior sang many small songs with
exquisite refinement and q few
bravoura numbers with the requi-
site display of heroic lyricism and
the audience could not get enough
of his art. To hear again his acr
count of the rarely sung "Auf dem
Kirchofe" of Brahms, "Staend-
chen" of Wolff, or the Fifteenth
century German Minnelied would
have been a satisfaction worth re-
membering;; but Melchior made no
repetitions.
Sharing the program were &C.
MIA Nemenoff and Pierre Luho-
Shutz, duo-pianists, who delighted
their listeners with transcriptions
of Weber's Invitation to the
Dance" Stravinsky's Russian
dance, the overture to Mozart's
'Magic Flute" Rachmaninoff's
neglected La Mutt d'Amour" and
lesser pieces by Bach, Boismor
tier, Infante, Partnoff, Levitzky
and Rimsky-Korsakow. Their en-
semble is neat and accurate, their
taste in Interpretation attractive
and their technical equipment
ample.
The Washington times., 1938-01-18
MELCHIOR WINS
AUDIENCE WITH
EXQUISITE VOICE
'Tenor's Art I'm proves
With Years
BY WILLIAM NEWMAN

A new experience in the career
of Lauritz Melchior, the 250-pound
Wagnerian tenor, overlook him
at Mrs. Lawrence Townsend's mu'
sicale yesterday in the Mayflower
ballroom, when he was handed a
great bouquet of Easter lilies across
the footlights.
While the audience laughed, the
famous tenor explained that the
flowers were not for him and that
he received them on behalf Of Mrs.
Townsend, to whom they were sent
by the directors of the National
Symphony in appreciation Of her
support and with best wishes for
the 1o1st concert in her interest
ing series.
IMPROVES WITH YEARS
Melchior seized the opportunity
to sing for her Grieg's most famous
love song, which, as the event
proved, was one of the best things
he did. AS the seasons pass this
Wagnerian hero becomes better
singer. Today he is master OF the
The Washington times., 1938-01-18
Attention!

Nine. Gina Cigna, dra-
matte soprano of the Metro
politan Opera, will be unable
to appear in recital tonight
at Constitution Hall. In her
place the Brazilian lyric col
Oratura, Bidu SagaO, one OF
the seasons sensations in
New York, Chicago and Wash
ingtOn, will appear.
Unable to appear in last
Saturdays opera performance
at the Metropolitan, Nine.
Cigna hoped that a few days
rest would fit her for her
Wa shing 6 ton engagement
Late yesterday afternoon
word was received by her
local manager that her ILL
ness persisted and arrange
ments were made to replace
her with the charming little
soprano.
Tickets for Nine. Cigna'S
recital will be hOnOred at to-
nights concert, no exchange
of any kind being necessary.
The Washington times., 1938-01-18
Chevy Chase Holds
Hobby Show Today

Mohammedan and Hindu dolls
will be included in a doll and
hobby show to be given at Z p. m,
today, in the kindergarten room Of
he Chevy Chase (Md.) Elementary
School. Rare coins. stamps and
hand-carved figures from Switzer'
land also will be on display. The
Indian dolls were collected by
Miss Elizabeth Mcconnell, an
American missionary nurse.
The Washington times., 1938-01-18
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NO. NEVER before has it been possible offer United States
Government OfficayGraded Choe Steer Beef at these
prices Now you your family the finest of quality
beef CORNED STEERS than ordinary beef
Remember that Uncle Sam guarantees the quality by officially
grading and stamping Be to look the OF
FICIAL GRADING STAMP.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13

 BENEDICTS TO-BE
James Lee, Carmine Des= mOnes HOnOred By
 Friends at Dinners

James Lee of Ash street, who will be married to Miss Mary Mcdonald on April 23, was honored by about 100 friends at a testimonial dinner in Sullivan's Inn, Naugatuck, last night. George V. Casey was toast master, and presented MT. Lee with purse.
 Among those present were: Cliff McHale, James Sheehan, Joseph Maloney and John Carey, all Of whom sat at the speakers table; Donald Began, John Gilmore, Will liam Gilmore, Charles Butler, Pat rick Hobart, Charles Lee, Ray mond Pride, David Connor, Francis German, John Carey, Walter Mc- Guire, James Mccarthy, Benny Joy, Martin Sweeney, Joseph Maloney, James Sheehan, John Shea, Robert Parker and John KerWin.
 John Donnelley, Walter Lane, Joseph Shea, Frank Sullivan, John Brennan, George Walsh, George Carey, William Sullivan, Timothy Sullivan, Thomas Murphy, John Kelley, John Rafferty, Louis Pied mont, Joseph Brophy, John Belts, Norman Betts, Henry Melvin, John Flaherty, Michael Hayes, William Donahue, Edward Reynolds, Vim cent Sullivan, Harold Thompson, James Reilly and Thomas Jackson.
 Members of the arrangements committee were Walter Mcclure, John Carey and John Flaherty.
 Desmones Guest
 Carmine DesmoneS was honorec at a testimonial dinner last night at Schiacone's restaurant on Canal street. He will be married Monday to Concette Fappiano.
 Those present were Harold CaW- ley, Ray Levesque, Leo and Frank Fappiano, Anthony Testa, Anthony LaCava, James Sciarra, Philip and Anthony Teta, Clifford Farrell, Rob- Henry Rinaldi, Armand LeClaire, Louis Gugliatti, Michael Velletta, Albert Palmieri, Anthony and Alfred Nappi, Henry Quinn. Paul Smalley, John Conati, Thomas Me Kenna, Frank and Jacob Sciarra Frank Guan, and L. A. Caron.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
LAWYER SETTLES .$150 CIVIL SUIT
Terms Not Revealed {; Claims. Sum Due for
 Counsel Services

Settlement out of court was re- ported today in the litigation brought by Attorney Robert D. Lar kin of New Milford against Edwin H. Jones of this city, which was partially tried before Judge Edward J. Finn in the common pleas court last week. No terms of settlement were revealed.
 The suit was brought by Attor- ney Larkin for $50, which he claimed was due him for counsel services to friends of MT. Jones. The latter instituted a cross suit to collect $20O from the lawyer, claim ing the latter had advised his cli- ents to skip bonds of $250 posted in the New Milford court for their appearance on a motor vehicle vio- lation. Jones claimed he poster the bond and that the lawyers ad- vice resulted in that loss to him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
Kelley Elected By
 Chemical Co. Group
Board of Directors of AIembic Association Holds Or ganizatiOn Meeting-VariOus Activities Discussed

tion at the last meeting of the group at the Chemical Company.
 Candidates
 Other candidates were Edward Weaving, Thomas Lynch, Leona Schildgden, Andrew Anderson, Wal ter Miller, Kathryn St. John, Gun hild Freding, Mildred Nauges, John Titley, William O'Connor. August Pistarelli, Edward Mehigen, John Whitehead, James Kennedy, Art Darlington, Allison Wurtenburg, Oliver Holmes, Harold Curtiss and Edward Crelan.
 The checkers at the balloting were Larry Roth, Fred Gallucci, George Wooley, Walter Yusaitjs, Otto Miller, Harold Trestrail and Andy Daly.
 At meeting of the new board Monday evening Patrick H. Kelley was elected president, John J.. Bicxerdike president, Florence c. Larson treasurer, and Francis J. O'Connor secretary. Andy Daly, re- tiring president. conducted the meeting and expressed the desire to be Of service during the coming year.
 Popular Vote
 Leo Carroll elected in the popu- lar vote to the board for the second consecutive year rendered his resig- nation because of the press of other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
$7,OOO JUDGMENT
 FOR A. B. FOSTER
Compensation Award for
 Auto Accident Given Grove Street Man

Albert B. Foster of 261 Grove street, this city, today rece.veG a compen- sation award of $7,0O0 for injuries sustained in an automobile truck accident on Chase Parkway, October 19, 1887. The accident involved a light automobile whic>l he was driv- ing for the Connecticut Railway & Lighting company, and a heavy truck owned by the Excelsior Ex- press company of Bridgeport.
 The c. R. & L. also received $2038 by provisions of the compensation stipulation approved by Compensa- ton Commissioner James M. Lynch. The payments, totalling $9,038, are made by the American Policy Hold CTS Insurance Company of Boston, insurers of the Excelsior Express company. Sums awarded the c. R. & L. company are in repayment of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13

P. Barry, William Lawlor, Thomas O'Connor and John Reidy; refresh ments, Thomas J. Reidy, Henry Smithwick, Edward Loughrain, Jr., Hubert Keenan and William P. Car roll
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
IRISH-AMERICANS
 TO STAGE SMOKER
Freddy Hall to Be Master of Ceremonies at VIEW.
 Hall Event May 5

The Irish American social club will sponsor a smoker in V. F. W. hall on Bank street, May 5, it was decided at a meeting last night ir the club rooms at 29 Field street Attorney Hugh J. McGill presided
 The program will include various acts of entertainment and several boxing exhibitions. Freddy Hall will be master of ceremonies and George Mulligan, Sr., will be in charge Of the bouts.
 Committees to arrange for tha smoker were appointed last nigh and will meet Tuesday night tc complete their plans. Arthur j Lunny was appointed general chair man and the committee on arrange ments is as follows:
 Frank Keavney, Thomas Ennis Lester Brennan, John Dillon, Ed ward Loughrain, Sr. Other com mittees are: Entertainment John Carroll, Joseph Bowling. Gerald Ratzke, Coleman OLoughlin and James McMahon; tickets, Arthur Sullivan. Francis c. ODonnell. John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
DAUGHTER NAMED
 IN WILLIAMS WILL
Granddaughter Also Is Beneficiary in Docu=
 ment Probated Today

A daughter and granddaughter are named beneficiaries in the will of the late Mrs. Ada Caswell Will Hams, which was admitted to pro- bate today by Judge Dennis J. Slavin.
 Mrs. Williams was the widow of Edwin Harrison Williams, who was at one time manager of the Wa terbury Gas Light Co. Born in Penn- sylvania, Mrs. Williams spent a great part of her life in this city. She died March 28, after returning here from St. Petersburg, Fla.
 All personal effects are left to the daughter, Lucy w. Dallas. Also left to her Is real estate owned by Mrs. Williams in this city and Middlebury.
 The remainder of the estate is ordered set up into a trust fund, to be administered by the Waterbury Trust Go. The income is to be paid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
MT. CroU Offers
 NO Opposition

Attorney Finten J. Phelan, counsel for the Town of Vol colt said today that he does not anticipate any opposition from John Crow to the move of the town toward taking over his 72 acres of land in Wolcott.
 Today was the final one for Crow, alleged murderer of two WClcott residents, to return and redeem the property, which was foreclosed several months ago by court of common pleas procedure. Attorney Ph a n said that final papers in the foreclosure will be filed in the town clerks cffice this week.
 The town, in foreclosing the property, claimed unpaid taxes, and obtained a judgment of S679.64. Crow has been sought by police since 1884 when he shot two men and fled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13

quarterly to Mrs. Dallas. At her death the trust is to end and the principal is to go to Mrs. Williams grand daughter, Catherine H. Dal- las. The will was drawn February 1, 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13

many changes dIlQ LIdIloAC1o All 1AAN fire department personnel. Tine necessary changes will affect every firehouse in the city.
 Charter Authorizes
 The Charter gives the Board Of Fire Commissioners authority to place the officers and members Of the fire department, but is probable that the board will yield to the judgment of Chief Cavanaugh III any transfers that are made. The chief has been preparing an assign ment list and will submit it to the board tonight.
 The new privates will be dls- tributed among the various fire. houses, and will be obliged to attend training classes several times week. ly during their first months as ire men. The training of the new men is also expected to come up Tor dlS- cussion at tonight's conference.
 Members of the board attending will be Commissioners Burton Wal ker, Henry Minor, Patrick Sullivan Frank Healey and Willis Tate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
LEATHER JACKETS

Leather jackets designed by Gila Steele for the masculine characters of Northwest Passage" have so much character that girls on the Metro Goldwyn-Mayer lot are urg- ing him to adapt the creations for feminine sports wear.