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Evening star., 1938-09-30
DR.. MAUR0.C .C0TT0NE, 55,
0RGANIST, SUCCUMBS

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 30.-Dr. Mel
chiorre Mauro- Cottone, IS, orsanist
and composer, died yesterday after =
short illness.
A native Of Salermo, Italy, he won
doctor Of music degrees from the Uni
versity of Chicago and the University
Of the City Of Los Angeles. He was
chief organist Of the Capitol Theater
here for 10 years and appeared in
concerts with the New York Phil
harmonic Society.
A widow and two daughters sur
vive. Funeral services will be tomor-
row in New York.
Evening star., 1938-09-30

nels and Lieutenant colonies Of the
Marine Corps.
Additional members Of the board
will be Rear Admiral Andrew c. Pick
ems, U. 8. N, member of the Navy
General Board; Rear Admiral VIII
liam r. Furlong. U. 8. NJ, chief Of
the Navy Bureau Of Ordnance; Brig.
Gen. Randolph c. Berkeley. U. 8.
M. C., president of the Naval EXAM
lining Board for the Marine Corps;
Brig Gen. John c. Beaumont, U. 8.
M. c., commanding the I'd Marine
Brigade, San Diego, and Brig. Gen.
William p. Upshur. U. 8. M. c.,
director Of reserves. Marine Corps.
1t. Col. Donald Curtis, U. 8. M. c.,
on duty in the Marine Corps head
quarters here, was designated recorder
of the board.
Boards to select officers Of lower
Evening star., 1938-09-30

grades for promotion in the Marine
Corps will be convened here in No.
vember and December.
A special board appointed to select
= new Marine Corps major general
to fill = vacancy expected to occur next
year now Is completing its work at
the Navy Department and is expected
to report soon.
Evening star., 1938-09-30
Boys Join Police Force.

Seventeen-year-o policemen will
soon appear In Toxic, Japan. The
Metropolitan Police Board will appoint
500 policemen Of that age and over
Fresh from the secondary schools. they
will flrst be assigned to once duties.
The minimum age limit hitherto has
been ii.
Evening star., 1938-09-30
GEN. LITTLE HEADS
SELECTION BOARD
Marine Corps Officers to Be
Recommended for Colonel and
Lieutenant Colonel Ranks.

MAJ. Gen. Louis McCarty Little,
q. S. M. c., commanding general of
the Fleet Marine Force, San Diego,
Calf, has been appointed by Secretary
OF the Navy Swanson to serve as
president Of a Marine Corps Selection
Board which will convene here October
10 to recommend, promotions for colo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
A Thought for Today
Two Notable Events

During the summer months two events of paramount interest occur in this state which will affect vitally the motoring ca reers of thousands of Connecticut drivers. On June 29 goodly portion of the Mer- ritt Parkway in Fairfield County will be officially opened to the public. There will be appropriate ceremonies with Governor Wilbur L. Cross, State Highway Commis- sioner William J. Cox, Fairfield County dignitaries, and, of course, the special parkway commission, in attendance. We assume, too, that the venerable legislator for whom the road is named will occupy a place of honor. We refer to former Con- gressman Schuyler Merritt of Stamford.
 The other event of interest is the dedi- cation of the highway bridge across the Connecticut River, linking MiddletoWn Portland. This even is scheduled for Aug ust 6. The bridge will be of a dis tinguishing type as compared to the pres ent one which was buffeted around in the floods of several years ago. The clearance under the highway span will be about 100 feet which obviates the necessity of a draw in the structure, such as the old one now boasts. In every respect it's contribu- ton to modern engineering and high way construction. Best of all it's free bridge; there are no tolls.
 Both the opening of the parkway and the bridge are definite markers in high way construction in Connecticut. The sormer is really our first big boulevard. at is also a valuable road inasmuch as 1t is designed to relieve the Boston Post Road of the heavy traffic it's now forced to carry. While only section of the route, that from NorWalk to the New York state line, will be opened we are thankful for this bit. It's been long wait for the Mer- ritt Parkway; everyone will be glad that even this one section of it can be utilized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
Unentangling Alliances

The United States holds aloof from military alliance with any part of Europe, but it has never, and does not now, with hold informal cooperation. Moreover, the roots of many European situations are found in America The movement for Czechoslovakian independence was developed here. Its great leader, and the Republics first president, Masaryk, was married to an American wife A large group of American Slovaks are in that country today pleading for greater freedom for Slovaks within the republic.
 Much of the preparatory work for Irish independence was carried on in this country. Prime Minister De Valera of the Irish Free State was born in New York. His movement was largely financed in this country President Smetona of Lith- uania was once employed in law office in America Several million Americans of Polish stock were active supporters of PadereWSki when he battled for Polish freedom
 Never member of the League of Nations, the United States has, neverthe- less had representatives on various league commissions. An American served as it's high commissioner to deal with German refugees. The United States is a member of the International Labor Organization An American sits on the World Court bench. There is an official American observer at League sessions.
 Isolation" as applied to this country's relations with the rest Of the world is obviously very relative term with a special definition. It seems chiefly to mean that this country continues to make it's own decisions in foreign affairs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
Star Time

In the winter when the air is clear and cold, the stars are bright and easy to see. But the observer is usually in hurry , to get into the house where it's warm and comfortable. He gives look, says Great night for stars" and closes the door upon the glorious Armament. So summer becomes the star time. Lying on ones back on the sands of the sea, on the grass of the hilltop or even in ones own back yard, the wonders of the blue deep above reveal themselves With small star map and few directions much may be learned.
 Most people know little about telling the time by sun dials. And they know that sailors get directions from the con- stellations. But how many people know that with a glance at the Big Dipper and the North Star and simple calculation they can tell time almost as accurately as by the clock? Everybody gets senti- mental about the moon - but how many people can tell time by it? Yet very little observation and arithmetic give the time within fair leeway.
 It is not so many years since no one but country dwellers knew anything about birds, and only few of them were observant enough to be at all accurate But nowadays bird knowledge is very common. What about picking up little star lore this summer? Star time begins after the birds have gone to sleep. ',
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
Have Some Regard

Mountain laurel is reaching full bloom in Connecticut. Winsted has already is- sued it's invitation to the rest of the state to come up and view the splendid dis plays of this beautiful shrub in the wild state. There are other sections of the state, too, where magnificent displays of the flower may be viewed from passing cars We hope that everyone who likes the great outdoors and who likes to view such floral display will get around to the spots worth seeing this week,
 And in making such excursions we hope, too, that the same motorists will not be so enthused over the beauty of the landscape that they become possessed with the desire to procure some of the blossoms. Mountain laurel is protected by state law. It can't be picked usually without trespassing upon private prop erty, which in itself is a misdemeanor. It can't be transported without permit which isn't given to the average man who wants bouquet of laurel for the dining room table.
 Despite this law and other protecting wild-fowers and wildlife in general there are always transgressors. We urge Wa terburians though, to keep in mind the fact that mountain laurel is worth more in it's natural setting than in vase. Don't tear and mutilate the beautiful shrubs that have developed over long
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13

In an entirely different vein Justice James P. Hill of New York speaking at the Brooklyn Law School of St. Lawrence University where he received an hon. orary degree, said: "There has been a tendency recently to seek the solution of new sociological problems from persons who have made an exhaustive study of the subject in schools and universities. The opportunity given to the rich and poor to obtain common school and higher education is characteristically American. / . However versatile loqua- city and even erudition should be mingled with experience and common sense ."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13

from New York and even from as far as Florida and Colorado to bother him about Spain.
 This got ol his nerves. He re- sented anyone else trying to tell him what he should do.
 Most of the time MT. Hull is mild and gentle, but once his dander is up, he resorts to tradi- tional Tennessee feudism. The combination of all these factors finally caused him to go to the White House and lay down a vir- tual ultimatum to the President.
 MT. Hull did not directly threaten his resignation, but in his own quiet way, he made 1t clear that the Spanish embargo was question of confidence.
 The President, who wanted to avoid Q religious row anyway, did not argue with him.
 so THE EMBARGO ON ARMS TO SPAIN CONTINUED.
 Merry-G -Go-R0und
 Apparently the Radio Corpora tion of America is worried about a Congressional investigation. Its president, David Sarnoff, has sent Edward L. Bernays, high powered publicity agent, scurrying around the halls of Congress to mold public opinion. Sena- tor Bennett Clark of Missouri is reputed to be Jack Gamers fair haired boy on whom the Vice President wants the Democratic mantle to fall in 1940. To some of his colleagues Bennett is known as the champion gum chewer of the Senate. Ex- tremely significant in Europe: Confidential word is that Russia has concentrated airplanes not far from the Polish-Rumanian bor- ders nearest Czechoslovaxia. If the Pennsylvania elections were held today, the Republicans would sweep the state like a hail-storm. People are getting tired of inter- necine Democratic rowing.
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
essCOnnent
GRANDMOTHER'S DAY (NeW York Herald-Tribune)

The Western Massachusetts Visi- tors Association has begun move- ment for recognition of an indispen- sable member of the modern family circle. Who is that stays at home with the youngsters, while Mother and Dad go to the dance at the Country Club? Who can be depend- ed on to help balance the budget, if it becomes dangerously out of plumb? And who supplies, in do- mestic difficulties, invaluable good sense and experience that have kept countless households off the rocks? She is to be rewarded at last. Oldest and youngest grandmothers in Massachusetts are to be entertained this month at laurel week" out ing in Westfield. It may be that the subject of these attentions would rather be playing contract, or driv- ing her own car elsewhere, but she will be sure to accept the homage of the younger generation with good humor and grace.
 Grandmother's Day is thus to be added to the long list of American IeSIlVdlS. MOIIlcT IldS lldu dll HOu- ored place in the calendar for years. Fathers footing is insecure. He shows a tendency in that happy time set apart for him to arise very early in the morning and to be missing until all the celebrants have gone elsewhere. Forefathers' Day, of course, is observed in the absence of those whose memory it is intended to keep grene. Likewise-except for vestigal muster of braves-Amer- ican Indian Day. Trees and birds are specially honored in due season, and we have also Be Kind to Animals and Apple Weeks. There is still room, however. for nephews' and niecess' uncles' and aunts' special observances, without going into col lateral relationship. Shouldn't there be N. R. A., w. P. A., E. R. and T. V. A. anniversaries also? Perhaps, some day, we shall celebrate the re- turn of the United States to sanity and solvency. and even the coming of world peace. Those resplendent occasions will deserve places in the largest type that teh calendar can hold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
plained bitterly about insufficient income from their land.

planned bitterly about mSumclent income from their land.
 In order to better their situation, the government undertook, through the department of agriculture and the AAA, to restrict the acreage of celery in the state by apportioning the demand among cooperating growers in novel way Since about 95 per cent of the celery grown in the state is shipped to other states, the AAA held this business is one of interstate character and prorated the amount of celery it figured should be shipped out of the state, without depressing the market un- duly, among the cooperating grow CTS. The interstate character of the the business placed it within the jurisdiction of the AAA, it was held. Nine out of ten celcry growers in the state agreed to the idea, and it was worked for the first time this year.
 Did the celery farmers, as 8 result, get higher prices for their product, and prosper? Unfortunately. both for them and for the AAA offlcials who thought up this variation of the usual AAA plan, they did not. They have seldom had more disastrous season than they had this year, re- striction plan to the contrary not withstanding. There were several reasons for the collapse of this plan. One was undoubtedly the fact that the recession" was in full swing, and celery was not purchased as readily as a year ago, since it is not necessary article of food. An- other reason is that all efforts to hold up the price of celery by re- stricting the supply seem to have been promptly met by indifference on the part of consumers, who turned to tomatoes, lettuce and other vegetables. notably the fresh varities, instead of celery. The celery, meanwhile. finally sold, but at no higher price than it had brought in earlier, lean years. Meanwhile California farmers, learning early in the season that Florida would restrict its celery out put, planned to grow and ship more of the product. For some time, until prices collapsed, its farmers profited from the arrangement. And thus the same old cycle, or bugbear of crop control plans, operated to defeat the well laid scheme.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13

One reads or listens to commence ment addresses these days with interest. Especially impressive were the words spoken by an outstanding educator and poet, Sister M. Madeleva, president of St.. Mary's College, South Bend, Ind, at the graduation exercises at St. Joseph's Col lege in Hartford last week. She said in part: The contemporary college makes extravagant claims for it's graduates, but not extravagant enough <. it promises them the conquest of the world: it does not promise them the kingdom of Heaven it makes no matter at all of the blinding apocalypse of their own immortality .. it's biological accounting for the human body, it has neglected the theological origin. The organism that comes from slime quite logically returns to slime, but not it's pattern. The mind that comes from God is god-like and returns to the city of God.''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13

Last week was big one in a tragic sense. News of the day brought start ling headlines, even those headlines most conservatively composed. A Kidnapping was solved, happily, but unhappily in it's solution. News from Europe and the Orient was still deadly in nature. Eight U s. Army officers met horrible death when their ship crashed out in Illinois, A tornado of ferocity and swiftness caused destruction and death in Texas. Loss of life was indicated in all tragedies In short in the news it was big week in bad way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
Florida And Celery Antitrust Laws Strictly Enforced Against One Trade, but Are Blithely Suspended for
 Benefit of Another
Benefit of Another
NEW LONDON DAY

Curious days have befallen the nation when, in one sudden burst of energy, the government prose- cutes 8 group of oil companies for examinations in restraint of trade" yet blithely and casually suspends the antitrust laws. or at least their enforcement, for the benefit of group of celery growers in Florida. The Florida celery situa- tion is, in fact, fair example of the way in which the modified AAA agreements work in this country. The plan is based, of course, on a desire on the part of the Florida celery growers to obtain a higher price for their crop. The state pro- vides three-fourths of all the celery consumed in America, for the first five months of the year. But it has faced stiff competition during those months, for some years back. The supply of celery has exceeded the demand; hence prices have been low and the Florida farmers have com-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13

Again one reads words of wisdom in the address of Barklie Henry, trustee of Cooper Union in an address to graduates: "When a man recognizes the extent of human ignorance, when he believes that we are but children standing on the shore of a wonderful sea, he will not suffer from skepticism, as much as from exaspera- tion that life is so short nor from bitterness that men are not more reas- enable, nor more honest, nor more un- selfish; he will wonder, rather, that the human race has come so far in the very few days since it's creation'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
A Book a Day
Popular History of Canadians

It is rare day when the pro- found historian can turn his hand at a popular chronicle and make 1t easy, fascinating reading from the first page to the last. Prof George M. Wrong has been doing this very thing for many years. But now, it appears, he has scored @ new and sweeping triumph. It is his latest book, The Canadians, the Story of People" (Macmillan: $3.50).
 Here is history intimately linked with that of the United States, from the days of the wilderness missionaries, of Champlain and of Cartier along the Great Lakes, the Ohio and Mississippi, of the Rev. olution, the War of 1912, to the present. To read 1t is to fill in @ great many gaps that the casual American history leaves.
 Reading Professor Wrongs book one finds Canadian history sharp- ly parallels that of the United States and just as sharply is often in contrast. There is, if anything, a great deal more of romance in mod ern Canadian history as witness the Louis Riel Rebellion, the discovery of gold in the Yukon, opening of the vast uncharted Northwest Ter ritory, the far-flung activities of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the more recent Arctic mining strikes.
 And in all of this Professor Wrong misses not a lot of the full color and drama. He is as human in his story of the old royalty oi Quebec as he is in his treatment of contemporary Canadian life. Noi is scholarship sacrificed. The re. suit is volume that should find it. place among the best of Canadian chronicles.-P. G. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
Test Y o UT Knowledge
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. For what government agency do the initials FAA stand?
 2. Where is the island of Krk2
 3. What is the highest possible hand in Straight Poker?
 4. Name the presidents of the United States who were assassin ated.
 5. What is photography?
 6. Which state of the U. s. is the second largest in area?
 z. Name the owner of Lawrin, the winner of this years Kentucky Derby.
 8. Will body weigh the same al the equator as at the poles?
 g. What is the name for the hts man voice box?
 10. In electricity. what is the prac- tical unit of resistance2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Despicable is pronounced des-
 pi-ca-bl; not des-pic'-a-bl.

A. Alligatoring is always caused by too soft an undercoat. It may be due to an excess of oil, insuffl- cient drying time between coats, or impure oil or other vehicles which dry to soft film.
 Q. In the absence of a quorum, can any business be transacted at a meeting?
 A. Roberts Rules of Order" says that the only business that may be transacted is, to take measures to obtain 8 quorum; to fix time to which to adjourn and to adjourn, or take a recess.
 o. Are these post offices in the United States named President and Roosevelt?
 A. There are towns named Roosevelt in Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Washington. There is only one named President, in, Venanga county. Pennsylvania.
 o. How many foreign-born men were accepted for service during the World war?
 A. No statistics have been com- piled, but up to December 31, 1928, of the 3,129,26l who applied for adjusted compensation, 350.7l2 were foreign-born.
 If you want a copy of our book let HOME CANNING" write to the Waterbury Depocrat's Wash ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 1O cents in hostage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 8:55 p. m. (daylight time)-
 Sun rises 5l9 a. m. sets SPA p. m (day- light time).
 We had full moon last night, the change Tn phase occurring shortly before T p. m standard time The general rule that the closer to midnight tSe change in the moon the fairer the weather applies here Watch for wind variations, a northwest wind would bring generally rainy period in with it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
Questions and
 Answers
8y Frederick M Kerby

Enclose a three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR 0. Name some seni-dwarf annual Towering plants.
 A. Agertum, balsam, calendula candytuft, gaillardia, pica, Jobs tears, love-in- -a-mist, mignonette dwarf nasturtium, giant petunia phlox drummondi, pinks (dianthus) stock, rose of heaven, and dwarf zinnia.
 Q. What was the total cost oi veterans relief in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1887?
 A. $8s3, ,9e4,175.
 Q. How many banks are in the United States?
 A. Preliminary figures as of De- cember 3l, 1887, enunnerate 15,39l. Q. What causes checking, or "al. ligatoring" of 8 finished coat o1 paint?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
HOBO CARRIES GOLF CLUBS

Phoenix, Ariz. (UP) - Dissatis- faction with local golf courses on the part of at least one winter visitor" is apparent here. Tom White, Southern Pacific engineer, said he observed a tramp, replete with 8 shining set of clubs in new golf bag, clambering aboard Tuc- Son-bound freight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
Selected Poem
SLEEPING OUT (Julia Bilger, New Haven, in the New Haven Journal -Courier)

(Juia Biger, New Haven, in the
 New Haven Journal Courier) All night the locust tree shed dull Sweet heart perfume round my bed And through interstices of leaves I saw the stars creep overhead. There was no lisp of idle wind, No dew to damp, no light of moon. Yet all the air was wide awake With the young summer life of June. Far off I heard prower creep And own wings beat with whip and whirr; l did not even think of sleep
 For all the little things astir, Yet in the whole long fragrant night lay at peace from fear or stress, And nightbirds soothed me with their calls And branches with their tenderness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13

With summer heat, summer clothes and summer golf come the summer theaters which offer for your entertain ment new plays and old by competent actors. So it has come to this that winter or summer "the plays the thing"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13

period of years. If you refrain from pick ing the blossoms, then you give lot of other people chance to enjoy the dis play this year and in the years to come.