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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26

The United Illuminating Company has just announced electric rate reductions in New Haven and Bridgeport. It goes into effect on May l, with a saving of approximately $5Oo,o0o annually to the consumers. The change is to take effect simultaneously in both communities. Greater consumption of electricity is responsible for the change, according to company officials, who state publicly that by using more electricity the company is able to make better rate for it's custom CTS. According to the present plans there will no longer be different rates for resi- dential users, so-called. The same rate will apply to all, regardless of amount of current used in the home. The trend towards lower rates in the electrical field is apparent all over the country It is made possible, of course, by the fact that electricity is now being used for so many purposes in the home. Where once it was solely for lighting, now it is used for cooking, heating, refrigeration, and many other purposes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
A Book a Day

Twenty years after Europe's statesmen sat around the peace table and Woodrow Wilson expound- ed his Fourteen Points" the League of Nations begins to crumble before the threat of new World War.
 The leagues decline began in 1881 with failure to stop the Japanese in- vasion of Manchuria; was accelerat- ed by its inability to stop Hitler in the Rhineland, and next, Mussolini and Ethiopia. More recently, Of course, the Chinese, Spanish and Austrian crises have served to push the league even further into its own grave. But the saga of Geneva goes back beyond these events. George Slo- combe, veteran British journalist, plumbs the whole tragic story in his book, "A Mirror to Geneva (Henry Holt: $3). Wilson, Clemen- ceau, Mussolini, Eden, Briand, Stres- emann, Curzon, Litvinoff pass in re- view before MT. Slocombe'S discern ! ing view.
 The result is a sharp indictment of Europe's statesmen whose sus- picions, petty bickerings and secret diplomacy have brought the Old World to its present crisis. Typical case, cites MT. Slocombe, were the friendly conversations of Briand and Stresemann which, were it not for the snarls of selfish politics, might very easily have brought Germany and France together, forestalling the rise of Adolf Hitler.
 "A Mirror, to Geneva" is pene- trating picture and decidedly worth reading as a frank porcrait of a gerat experiment. in history.
 G F
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Be Kind To Animals

With little ostentation of noise Be Kind to Animals Week started all over the United States Sunday. It is week devoted to our faithful dumb animals. To most people it is just another one of those "weeks" when some group or individual tries to commercialize on an idea. Fortunately, Be Kind to Animals Week has never been commerciallzed. Its appeal lies in the appeal that there is for all human beings in doing kind deed for cat, dog, a horse, COW or even some lowly animal of the forest.
 This is the time of the year when we get chance to show how humane the human race really can be- There are many ways in which people who are will ing, have the time and the inclination can participate in this campaign. It isn't necessary to be a pet-owner. Day after day little acts of kindness towards dumb animals are possible. Resolve during this week that another year won't pass with out practicing some little act of kind ness. Most of them will extend to dogs and cats, for they are the commonest domesticated animals we have. But there are other means at hand, too.
 Motorists have a special mission. We have campaigns to make the highways safe for motoring. But we seldom think about making them safe for the count less wild and tame animals which must cross them Motorists should have every consideration for wild-life and be careful to protect it at all times. Many persons think nothing of speeding up a car to strike passing skunk or rabbit. They don't deserve fate like that no matter how lowly they may be.
 Stray dogs and cats deserve sympathy, whether it be in the form of good home or merciful death at the hands of the veterinarian. Injured animals deserve the same consideration. Cruel treatment of any animal calls for intervention. It does not, of course, give permission for cranks to vent their spite on neighbors. Legiti- mate complaints are usually productive of results. Take advantage of Be Kind to Animals Week not to be small but to be big and considerate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26

cartoon of young man hanging on barbed wire fence and shouting as he died, "WeIl make this world safe for democracy" Well, it seems to have been a good job. Apparently we still need armies and navies; but still more we need to preserve a living sense of what war means in terms of human life and civili- zation.
 The play-soldiers in this case must have been largely the sons of the men who fought the last war. Memories of terror and struggle and death and priva- tion and grief and barbarian :a soften, am; and Every new generation needs to be re- minded of the bitter facts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26

Trend in toys is changing again. At least the exhibits at the American Toy Fair which opened in New York City this week record it as such. Toys of a military or warlike nature constitute only 1 per cent of the total on exhibition. There are toy manufacturers from 35 states taking part in the 1888 toy fair with a 10 per cent increase in the number on display. Industry and agriculture are now enjoy ing heavy play in the mechanical de- vices shown with emphasis on the auto- motive branches. If the war influence is waning in toys, perhaps it will soon disappear in other circles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
PressComment
THERE SHALL BE WINGS"
 (NeW York TimeS)

When Leonardo da Vinci, stand ing at the edge of a precipice on Mount Albano, saw the monster flying machine of his designing crash in the valley below, he cried to the winds, so one of his biogra- phers states:
 There shall be wings. If the
 accomplishment be not for me,
 'tis for some other. It shall be
 done. The spirit cannot lie; and
 man, who shall know all and
 who shall have wings, shall in-
 deed be as a god. Three years before Columbus dis covery of America, da Vinci wrote in his notebook:
 If the eagle can sustain him.
 self in the rarest atmosphere, If
 great ships can float across
 the waves, why cannot like
 wise man, by means of power
 ful wings, make himself lord
 of the winds and rise con-
 queror of space? The question was answered, the prophecy was fulfilled in the New World to which the ships of Tos- canelli's other pupil led the way. America may proudly cherish the little shop of the Wright brothers. which Henry Ford has just added to his collection of significant American landmarks and which has taken on a world distinction from the deeds of the doers' who worked there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Merry.GO-ROund
Current Comment

I have become used to $25 month. Such 6 salary probably would be too rich for my blood.
 T. J. Harrison, Pryor, Okla,
 mayor, in refusing a $40O a
 month job.
 Americas workmen eat a lot of cheese, collectively, when they are working.
 Ralph Wenger, general man.
 ager of 8 cheese company. The threat to American democ- racy does not come from abroad so much as 1t comes from within.
 -Dr. Luther Gulick, director of
 the Institute of Public Admin
 istration.
 There is no harm in playing bridge per SC. The moral issue comes when woman spends all afternoon play ing bridge and then rushes home and feeds her husband on canned soup.
 -Dr. John w. Rustin, Metho-
 dist pastor of Washington, D.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
COMMUNISTS SEE WORLD OF GOOD IN PRESIDENTS
 RECOVERY PLAN
April g, 1888.

April 23, 1888. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 The American people today face one of the greatest tests in the his tory of the country. The people all those to whom the present eco- homie crisis means hunger, worry and fear-warmly greet President Roosevelt's $3,O12OOo,oo0 recovery program as constructive and sound. Since the beginning of the present crisis there has been 8 need for a recovery program. The presidents program in a large measure answers this need.
 The people are for ic.
 But the monopolies who brought on the crisis and who deliberately hinder recovery, are violent in their opposition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26

New Haven has a new colorful ceremony now to add to it's annual Gunpowder Day rites. During it's opening tercentenary celebration Sunday, church services were conducted at the Center Church with armed guards watching for Indian attacks. Tything men also paced the church aisles during the services just as they did 300 years ago. Whether or not New Haven will resurrect this ceremony annually remains to be seen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26

plus $100,0o0,000 for outright grants for unemployment relief authority to the REC to make practically any kind of loan it saw fit.
 Garner even proposed building a marine quarantine station in the Virgin Island, where no steam- ship passenger has been quar- antined for years.
 Hoover Veto
 The ernbattled c. O. P. de- nounced the proposals with every thing in their arsenal. Represen- tative Willis Hawley, ranking party member of the Ways and Means Committee, characterized them as 8 "$2,500, 100000 raid on the Fed eral treasury"
 But Garner was undisturbed. Testifying before the committee, he ardently defended the legis- lation as necessary to save mil- lions from destitution.
 No one will deny," he thun- dered, that there are people in this country who are destitute, who are likely to or who GIe now suffering for want of food and clothing Can any of you gentlemen go back to your districts admitting these facts and say that there is no way by which the federal government can grant them relief? =. The economic effects of this program, gentlemen, would be wonderful. There can be no doubt about it."
 Garner did not plead in vain. The Democratic House and Re- publican Senate passed one of his bills, but Hoover promptly vetoed it with an indignant message.
 In reply Garner gave Hoover terrific lacing for leading the country to economic destruction. Meanwhile redoubled his efforts to pass his other two bills, put one through the House but saw the G. O. P. command kill it in the Senate.
 Farewell Party
 Senator David I. Walsh of Massachusetts gave dinner party the other day for Senator Fred erick Van Nuys of Indiana, which Van Nuys, who faces an unprom- ising uphill reelection battle this fall, saw as an opportunity to make political capital back home. So he suggested to a friendly newsman that he interview Walsh about the dinner and telegraph story back to Indiana.
 The reporter looked up Walsh, got the names of the guests, then inquired disarmingly, "Senator, just what is the purpose of your party.
 Oh, no special purpose" Walsh. "You see, Fred is leav- ing the Senate and thought it would be nice to have get together for him and his friends"
 Merry-GO-ROund
 At least one member of the Senate listened with tear-filled eyes to eulogies of the late Joe Robinson; it was Joe's successor in the first-row-center seat as ma jority leader-Alben Barkley of Kentucky 2: Paraguay has her hero of the Chaco War to be minister to the U. S.-Jose Estigarribia.
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Daily Almanac

Moon rises $40 a. m. daylight time).
 Sun rises 5:58 a. m; sets 7:43 p. n
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Daylight time arrived quietly, but with its usual effectiveness. A good many people argue about daylight timc, its use and abuse, but few realize that regardless of laws and regu- lations they could enjoy daylight time the year round. Following the old maxinl-early to bed ,early to rise-brings the same result.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26

1. Where did Christopher Colum- bus dief
 2. Which state is nicknamed The Volunteer State?
 3. Who won the recent Greater Greensboro Open Golf Champion ship?
 4. What is another name for palmistry? 5. On what river is the city of Berlin, Germany?
 6. For what degree do the initials J. c. D. stand?
 T. For what is Sir Henry Besse- mer famous?
 8. Where is Creighton University? g. Name the home state of Rep reSentative Fred M. Vinson.
 10. What does perfidious mean2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Selected Poem
DOGWOOD

Nary Louise Boylston in the New York Times) I saw from out my window, Up where the soft breeze floats, A hundred little ladies
 In velvet petticoats. And as the breeze grew stronger, A hundred Knights in green Slipped up behind each lady And slyly kissed each queen. The ladies hid their faces
 For as you may have guessed, Twas really quite improper To have been caught undressed Yet ev'ry time the wind blows, A hundred knights in green Kiss ev'ry velvet lady,
 Each petticoated queen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26

It's a relief anyway, to learn that the famous $4,500 jackass bought for IVA turns out to be four mechanical jacks for hoisting machinery, bought at the pre- vailing market price.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
IN TODAY'S MAIL

This newspaper responsible for facts opinions from its communications unless accompanied with the name and address will not be accepted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26

The autocracies are moving in one direction and probably going over clife, while the democracies are just milling around.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Lehman and Roosevelt Pals Again; Gives New Deal Governorship Hopes; Garner Backed Huge Spending Plan When
 House Speaker; Hoover Vetoed REC Bill
N DREW PEARSON
anA ROBERT A ALLEN

Washington, April 26-On1y their intimate friends know it. but President Roosevelt and Governor Lehman have completely cleared away their arrangement over the Supreme Court fight and bosom admirers again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26

Wherever Nazis or Communists gather for their own virutuous purposes, riots develop for not cause whatever. develop for no cause whatever
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Questions and
 Answers
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
By Frederick M. Kerby

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 Enclose 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. What are the "Ides of March?"
 A. The Tides" was one of the di- visions of the Roman Calendar. The first day of the month was called the Calends. In March, May,. July and October, the 18th and in other months the 18th, was called the Ides, The ninth day before the Ides (reckoning inclusively) was the Nones. The other days of the months were reckoned forward to the next Calends, Nones, or 1des whether the same or succeeding months, always including both days in the reckoning.
 o. Are there any authentic rec ords of a cross between human be- ings and lower animals of any spe- cies?
 A. According to the Smithsonian Institution, numerous reports of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26

o. What is a pot shot?
 A. A shot taken at a stationary object and usually at close range. Originally the term referred to a shot taken at an animal or bird to fill the pot, when food and not sport was the chief purpose of hunting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26

If you want a copy of our book let "Weather and Climate" write to Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau. 1913 Thirteenth street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Every is pronounced either
 ev'-ri or ev'-er-i

crosses between human being and apes. bears, dogs and other animals have invariably been proved ground less when investigated by competent scientists.
 o. How was the hurricane in the motion picture, "The Hurricane, produced? Did Jon Hall actually dive from the mainmast of the schooner?
 A. Hall actually made the TO- foot dive. The storm was produced partly in huge tank, and partly in miniature. Full details can be ob- tained by sending us a 3-cent post age stamp for reply by mail.
 o. In what work of fiction does Phineas Fogg appear?
 A. He is the hero of Jules Vernes Around the World in Eighty Days.
 o. Are any Negroes attending the U. s. Military Academy at the pres ent time?
 A. One; James D. Fowler of 1lli- nois.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-26
Test Y UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven or these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-01-13

a PRETTY girl is like a melody
4 n and her frock is the swing in
it that makes you remember her
and never let's you forget. Sew
Your-Own puts that remember
me" ingredient into all frocks,
from it's simple all-occasion mod
els TO its more exclusive fashion
firsts. You, Milady, have an ex-
ceptional opportunity today to
choose an engaging frock from
this taking trio. Just send for
your pattern and Sew-Your-Own
will do the rest-see you through
every step to happy, successful
finish, or, in other words, to a
thrilling frock fortified with much
Remember me-"
Five Shipshape Pieces.
Start your day in an attractive
morning frock if you would leave
a bright all-day impression on the
family. Sew-Your-Own suggests
the new, young-looking dress at
the left for creating a really last
ing impression. 1t will impress
you, too, for the five pieces fit
together so efTortlessly and pro-
duce such shipshape style that
you'll be not only pleased but
thrilled. Gingham, percale, or
seersucker is the material sug-
gested for this popular frock.
Exclusive Looking.
A beautifully styled frock that
will lend festive feeling and a
note of glamour TO every occasion
is the smart new piece, above
center. 1t is modern of line, gra-
cious of detail, and fattering be-
yond belief. The new tucked skirt
looks important, yes, even exclu-
sive, but happily for you, Milady,
it's as easy to sew as any you've
done. Note the little button trim
and youthful collar and cuffs to
add that telling touch of good
taste. Make a copy for now in
satin or silk crepe.
COme-Get-Me Look.
Winter is here, but Spring is
packaged up for an early deliv-
cry, which would behoove the fas-
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-01-13
ASK NE = Aouiz With Answers
m~v~mww r Offering Information
In ~ " &E - ~ Various Subjects

l. Why do stars seem to be
pointed?
2. When did the White House re-
ceive this name officially?
3. What is the curvature of the
earth per mile?
4. What is the highest denom-
ination of postage stamp issued
by the United States?
5. Is water in a pail perfectly
level at the top?
6. How long was the original
Greek marathon race?
z. What speeches are on the
walls Of the Lincoln memorial at
Washington?
8. Was Sequoia a full-blooded In
dian?
9. The names City of Mackinaw
and Straits of Mackinac are of the
same Indian derivation. Why the
difference in spelling?
10. How was Crater lake in Ore
gon formed?
Answers
/. Their apparent points are due
to the scintillation arising from in
equalities of the earth's atmos-
phere.
2. The name white House" be-
came official during the admins
tration of Theodore Roosevelt.
3. The earth's curvature per
mile is approximately inches.
4. Five dollars.
5. 1t is slightly concave. due to
capillarity and surface tension.
6. The runner who carried the
message of Greek victory after
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-01-13

tldlouS young woman to now turn
her gentle thoughts to the prob
lem of what-to-wear. The slim
wasted model, above right,
should set one straight, both in
matters of thoughts and actions,
for it has that come-and-get-me
look that's so typical of the mod
ern Sew-Your-Own. The "act" OF
sewing is most simplified in this
little number, as the seven pieces
and the cut-away diagram clearly
illustrate. Make this frock in du-
plicate for your complete chic and
resistance to clothes worries.
The Patterns.
Pattern 1431 is designed for
sizes Sc to SO. Size 38 requires 434
yards of 35-inch material. The
collar in contrast requires Is of a
yard.
Pattern 1436 is designed for
sizes IL to 20 go to 38 bust). Size
IA requires ga yards of 39-inch
material, plus IS yard contrasting
With long sleeves 334 yards are
required.
Pattern 1435 is designed for
sizes II to 20 go to 40 BUST. Size
IA requires 414 yards of 39-inch
material, plus 70 yard contrasting.
Send your order to The Sewing
Circle Pattern Dept, Room 1920
I'll w. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Ill
Price of patterns, IS cents (ir
coinS) each.
@ Ben Syndicate. .-WNu Service.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-01-13

the Battle of Marathon travelled
about "a miles.
7. The Gettysburg address and
Lincoln's second inaugural ad-
dress are on the walls.
8. His father was white and mis-
mother q Cherokee of mixed
blood. He grew up in an Indian
tribe
9. The difference in spelling
serves to distinguish the places.
The pronunciation is the same.
10. The top of Mt. Mazama was
not lifted off bodily to form the
lake, as many believe. Scientists
now conclude that the mountain
top dropped into a depression
which had formed due to the es-
cape of enormous quantities OF
gasses and pumice dust. 1t is
suspected that Mt. Shasta may
suffer a similar fate.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-01-13
Shakespeareana

|NNE of the most famous of all
~ forgers of historic documents
was Samuel William Henry Ireland,
son of an Eighteenth century admir-
er of the great Shakespeare. One
day the boy brought to his father
what he claimed to be an original
version of King Lear" fragment
from the original Hamlet" and
letter from Queen Elizabeth inviting
the Bard of Avon to tea. But most
important of all was the manuscript
of a hitherto unknown tragedy.
''Vortigem and Rowena.
The elder Ireland, overjoyed at
getting such treasures, didn't in
uuire too closely where the boy had
obtained them. He exhibited them
in his London house where they were
examined by Samuel Johnson, Bos-
well and other notables who pro-
nounced them genuine. Immediate
ly the London theatrical managers
began bidding for the privilege of
producing lllG uGWly -01oSONSAGO
tragedy and the famous Richard
Brinsley Sheridan of the Drewry
Lane theater captured the prize by
paying Ireland 300 pounds in cash
and a promise of so per cent of the
profits on the first performance.
Then Edmund Malone, authority
on Shakespeare, burst the bubble by
proving that all the documents were
fakes. But it was too late to prevent
the first performance of the play
with the famous Mrs. Siddons as the
heroine, "Rowena." To make the
best of a bad situation, the actors
turned the play into burlesque of
Shakespeare which delighted its
audience. Then the play was with
drawn and the younger Ireland end
ed the affair by confessing that he
was the author" of all these Shake
speare documents.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-01-13
A Three Days Cough
Is Your Danger Signal

No matter how many medicines
you have tried for your cough, chest
cold, or bronchial irritation, you can
get relief now with CreomuISion-
Serious trouble may be brewing and
you cannot afford to take chance
with any remedy less potent than
Creomulsion, which goes right to
the seat Of the trouble and aids ma
ture to soothe and heal the infiamed
mucous membranes and to loosen
and expel the germ-laden phlegn-
Even if other remedies have failed,
don't be discouraged, try Creomu1-
sion. Your druggist is authorized to
refund your money if you are not
thoroughly satisfied with the bene-
fits obtained from the very first
bottle. Creomulsion is one word-not
two, and it has no hyphen in 1t.
Ask for it plainly, see that the name
on the bottle is Creomulsion, and
you'll get the genuine product and
the relief you want. (Adv.)