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Evening star., 1938-01-01
Pedestrian Regulation and
More Policemen Needed
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
For As years I have been very close
observer of traffic in this city, from the
horse and buggy day up to the present
AS our death rate has reached over the
century mark, feel that the time has
come when our friends on Capitol Hill,
our good Commissioners and our Traffic
Bureau should really do something
rather than talk so much.
think that if the pedestrians of Wash
ington were subject to the same regula-
tions and traffic rules as drivers there
would be great saving of life and prop
erty. If the pedestrian crossing in the
middle of the street or against red
light were subject to fine for so doing
I believe that after few arrests of that
kind the general public would wake up
to the fact that such regulation is for
the good of all.
have been a close observer of the
territory bounded north by K street,
south by F street, west by Seventh street
and east by North Capitol street. In most
of this territory there are one-hour park
ing signs. I mentioned to a policeman
recently that in three months there have
been very few checkings up Of cars that
park in this territory right under one
hour sign early in the morning and re-
main there until late at night, giving
no chance at all for the merchants on
Seventh street to get their customers a
place to park anywhere in the neign-
borhood.
Within the above named territory I
find that $50 automobiles could be taken
off the streets if they were allowed to
park on unused sections between build
ing line and sidewalk, which is now
absolutely prohibited.
The carrying out of traffic regulations
that we already have, to say nothing
about added regulations, hinges entirely
on the lack of sufficient police force.
Surely the time has come for real action
in connection with this taking Of life
and property.
WILLIAM HENDERSON.
Evening star., 1938-01-01
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Is it Whitley?
It is difficult to tell.
One wing OF the English sparrow at
the feeder is white, but not the other.
Whitley had two almost pure white
wings.
If this bird is she, it has lost the old
color of one wing, and reverted to more
normal sparrow tones.
Yet watchers feel sure this is Whitley.
She had been in attendance for three
years now, coming to the feeder every
day.
Her charm has been that she can be
singled out, which is something that
cannot be done with any other bird of
the scores which come to the station.
Two male cardinals, for instance, look
exactly alike to the observer.
Really they may differ slightly, in red
tones, but as soon as one has flown away,
the memory of its difference is gone, too.
The same applies to practically all
birds.
Two female cardinals may not be
exactly the same color-these differ
rather largely, but unless the two are
side by side, even an expert could not
tell them apart.
Nature takes care of such things. She
seems to abhor difference. That Is why
man. under civilization, strives for uni
formity. 1t is his way of admitting.
whether he means to or not, that he is
natures child, after all.
If We all strive for uniformity, and
tend to look askant at differences, we
may give the process any fancy name
We please, but really at bottom we are
only initiating the animals.
The creatures in pure nature do not
like differences any more than we do!
1t is said that penguins, for instance,
will peck to death the all-white speci-
men.
Evidently English sparroWs, despite
their reputation, are more tolerant than
this.
Not only has one band put up with
Whitley, but seem to have accorded her
a position of prominence in the clan.
These birds fly and live in small groups,
ranging from dozen to two dozen or
more, probably up to fifty birds.
No doubt there are assertions and ad-
dltlons to the clans, but in the main an
observer may feel pretty sure that the
same birds come to his feeders the year
around and year by year.
Whitley proved it.
There could have been no mistaking
Whitley for full two years, her wings were
so uniformly white. so completely diff
ferent from those of her mates.
During recent months she has either
grown some brown feathers to take the
place OF the white ones. or this female
We think is Whitley is some other bird.
1t is not likely that it is any of her
offspring, for such characteristics are
seldom transmitted
A more likely theory is that nature has
been striving for uniformity, and has
grown back, little by little, the brown
gray feathers which Whitley should have
had all the time.
Other sparrows mix in freely with eat
ing bands of their English cousins
Often few white -throated sparrovs
may be seen beneath feeder, and at
times two or three fox sparrows.
Evening star., 1938-01-01
A Rhyme at Twilight
BY
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton.
Star Drift

Star Drift
Beloved. you walked from me into the
dark,
And on that desolate road you travel
still.
Even the star Of hope lends but spark
To light your way along the upward
hill
That you are forced to climb thru the
night chill.
But to that spark, love, cling. Follow
it far.
Hope even in its faintest astral light,
May often vie with Bethlehem's famed
star
That long ago led the Wise Men
Alright.
God grant It may your journey &
peditel
Evening star., 1938-01-01

Indiana has shown much ingenuity In
modern entertainment but its concepts
of modern craftsmanship have not been
as convincing as the simple Hoosier
rhythms OF the past.
Evening star., 1938-01-01

New songs are seldom better songs.
It is in the holiday season that higher
standard is set by the old melodies which
evoke honest sentiment, even while new
measures are created to make new
rhythms.
Evening star., 1938-01-01

Now and then a wicked world tries to
make Mr.. j. Edgar Hoover appear to
be trying to love his enemies even when
they are unscrupulous in seeking power
for their protection.
Evening star., 1938-01-01

Mr.. 1ckes recently moved into the State
of Maryland but has not yet found time
to adjust the politics Of that State to
modern conditions that arise.
Evening star., 1938-01-01

Age is sometimes left with nothing to
do except to wonder whether a high
red fingernail polish is reliable in indi-
eating the hand that Furnishes when
discipline is needed.
Evening star., 1938-01-01

The year 1887 will long be remembered
as the one in which Mr.. 1ckes made the
New Year resolution famous as a docu-
ment involving new economies.
Evening star., 1938-01-01
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credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this
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Evening star., 1938-01-01
The Dietary Cycle.

From the Cleveland News
An Ohio experimenter lists alfalfa as
suitable for the human diet. An older
school still holds to letting the COW eat
it, and eating the COW.
Evening star., 1938-01-01
Demands on .Japan.

From the Arkansas Gazette
Many of the demands the United
States and Great Britain are making on
Japan could be reduced to-Cau Your
9hotA
Evening star., 1938-01-01
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Evening star., 1938-01-01

New Year Day is the one which marks
many citizens capacity for putting up
with poor dancing and worse music.
Evening star., 1938-01-01

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Evening star., 1938-01-01
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Years Journey.
We've given New Year greeting fair
With feasting and with song.
The journey mongst the stars out ther
Proved not so very long.
And once again the zoeiac's round
We start with happy zest
In faith so reverent and profound
That all is for the best.
A smile will conquer every tear.
Well journey on our way,
With hope unconquered by fear,
Anew, toward New Year day.
Evening star., 1938-01-01
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Evening star., 1938-01-01
Causes Of DissensiOn.

Causes OF D1SSENS1On.
We sometimes find ourselves In doubt
OF what our anger is about.
It's not q case Of wrong or right
Somebody simply wants to fight.
Evening star., 1938-01-01
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Evening star., 1938-01-01

@. What is an ancillary receiver?-
K. r. M.
A. This is a receiver appointed in a
State or district other than the one
in which the principal or original pro-
ceedings have been begun. The duties
Of an ancillary receiver are to gather
in and administer property In the State
or the district Of his appointment.
Evening star., 1938-01-01
Mixture.

The oratory folks let slip
Is filled with verbal tricks.
You scarce know which Is statesmanshiI
And which Is politics.
Evening star., 1938-01-01

"He who has no Illusions" said Hi Ho,
the sage Of Chinatown, finds large
wisdom and small happiness
Evening star., 1938-01-01
Trying Him Out.

"Why did you provoke that actor to q
quarrel?"
There is rough conversation In our
new script" said the producer. And
must say he handles profanity splen-
didly."
Evening star., 1938-01-01
Service.

Have you ever regretted entering pub
lie life?"
Never" answered Senator Sorghum.
II have served my country and it has
proved reasonably liberal in tipping the
waiter"
Jud Tunkins says child looks away
ahead to Christmas. AS he grows older,
time seems to shorten and he looks for
ward from one pay day to the next.
Evening star., 1938-01-01

Nobody Is banjo player any mo-"
said Uncle Eben. Anybody dat can
plunk de strings gifts job In dance or.
chest1s, IN Works."
Evening star., 1938-01-01

@. In Greek mythology, which were
the Oldest rivers of Hades?-A. T.
A. The Styx and the Acheron.
Evening star., 1938-01-01

@. What is the name Of the book by
Mussolini's son?-K. G.
A. Flying Over Ethiopian Mountain
Ranges" is the title of Vittorto Mus
Solini's book.
Evening star., 1938-01-01

@. What country first legislated to
establish a minimum wage?-R. N.
A. The leader in this movement was
New Zealand in 1894
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
ELM CITY GETS
 PEACE MEETING
ThOnlastOn Pastor to Att tend Emergency COn-
 ference Tomorrow

Rev. Jackson of Thomaston will be among those from this vicinity who will attend the emergency confer ence for the defense of democracy and peace at New Haven Saturday December 2d. The call is to the citizens of Connecticut and to all organizations and groups interested in the maintenance of peace ad in the preservation of our democratic institutions.
 The call points out that the "wprld-wide offensive of Fascisn which threatens the peace and den- ocracy of every country, including our own, demands immediate or ganization for action. in every state in the Union"
 Realizing that the United States cannot isolate itself from these de- gency peace conference warns that velopnetlts, the call to this emer- "as we are threatened by growing Fascist forcs from within our coun. try, so we are threatened by world Fascist aggression. We cannot hope to remain a1oof from Fascist instigated world war"
 The conference opens in the audi toriunn of the Y. w. c. A., in New Haven at 1 p. m. on Saturday. pr Frank Kai-Ming Su of China, Mis-: Haru Matsui of Japan and Eric G Muggeridge of London, England will speak at the opening session Dr. Daniel Howard, supt. emeritus of Windsor schools, will act as chair man. A mass meeting will be held at 8:30 p. m. in the auditorium o1 the Troup Junior high school Speawers for the mass meeting vii be Miss Eleanor Brannarl, grand daughter of Charles A. Dana founder and late editor of the New York Sun. Following her will bt Steve Nelson of New York, recent ly returned from Spain and Dr Kurt Rosenfeld, former minister oi justice of Prussia and for 12 years member of the German Reichstag.
 Delegates to the conference in. clude representatives of labor, civic religious and fraternal organizations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

in course Of time meet either nff Hansen or MT. Lanesey will not only be impressed bg their courteous service, but by their knowledge oi the little details that a well in- formed salasman should possess, both for his patrons welfare and his concern. It is the object of the Classified Shoe Shop to aid all to re- turn to real walking comfort. It has shoes, smart, fashionable, serv- iceable, for an occasions. They are featuring the Foot-Joy shoes for men and the internationally known walker r. Dickerson shoes for wom- en. They have also the popular Par- adise and Tweedie and c. 3. Slater shoes for pni,ady.
 If it's style, plus shoe comfort, that the patron desires-the Ciassi- fled Shoe Shops guarantee for sat- isfaction, which naturally includes wearing service, is an ideal invest- ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
MAN GETS SLIGO,
 STRUCK BY CRANE
BridgepOrter Is Awarded Compensation; Hospital
 Expenses Paid

Award of SLIGO as compensation for injuries sustained when he was struck by an electric crane while painting construction at the North End plant of the American Brass Company, here was made to Lee Richards, of Bridgeport, today by Commissioner James M. Lynch in compensation court.
 Richards, employed by Arthur Wilkes of Bridgeport. woh, with the Employers Liability Assurance Corporation of London, Ltd, was a respondent, was injured March 16 last.
 The workman was painting gird- CTS when an electric crane struck him and, clutching the crane, Rich- ards was dragged along a railing, suffering injuries which included broken leg.
 Commissioner Lynch found that the respondents were liable for the sum stated as final settlement, in addition to doctor and hospital ex- pense, the workman having been permanently disabled in degree, according to doctors testimony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
CLASSIFIED SHOE SHOPS GREETINGS
Popular Store in New LO= cation Welcomes All
 Patrons

Old acquaintauees are being re- newed in one of Waterbury's most up-to-date shoe emporiurns. the Classified Shoe Shop, formerly at $ Center St., now in the '.heart of the .city'-19 West Main St. The beau tiful new establishment has formally opened and Manager Joseph Hansen and his assistant, William Lanesey are receiving the congratulations of their many friends on their selection of convenient site to shoppers, the attractfveness of the store and of course on the national fame of the products they are featuring.
 MT. Hansen and Mir. Lanesey are experienced veterans in the shoe business. Both have spent fifteen years advising and servicing the shoe-conscious public. Both are widely known and to those who will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
REPLEVIN ACTION IS WITHDRAWN TODAY

Two cases were withdrawn today from the court of common pleas, one the suit for $10OO damages brought by Nezzarine Rosa against James Ferguson, the suit resulting from claim of injuries when the plaintiff was struck by the defendants car while walking on the Beacon Falls road. Attorney A. H. Weisman rep resented the plaintiff, W. H. Kings ton, of Ansonia, the defendant.
 The other case settled was that of the Hartley Wire Die Co., Inc, in a replevin action against Claude A. Gray, individually, and William M. Hartley, with Claude A. Gray as ad- ministrator of the Hartley estate, the suit to recover car. M. R. Traurig was attorney for the plain tiff, Theodore V. Meyer and Michael J. Galullo for the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
Golden Sheaves'

Golden sheaves were awarded to Warren Hitchcock and Mrs. Helen M. Stanley at the 51st anniversary celebration of the Mad River grange at Grange hall in Mill Plain last night. Both have been members for 90 years.
 More than 100 persons attend ed a dinner, held as part of the celebration. The sheaves were presented by State Overseer Sher- man Ives of Thomaston.
 A tableau, Summer in Au- tumn," was presented under the direction of Mrs. Eva Byam, only active charter member of the grange. Other entertainment fea- lures were presented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
Suspects Released

An attempt to steal an auto mobile from Prospect street was foiled last night, police report ed. Two men attempting to take the car fled the scene.
 Motor Patr0lman Joseph Dun- phy brought in two suspects to headauarters, but they were re- leased when persons near the scene of the attempted car theft were unable to identify them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
TIME EXTENDED TAVERN OWNERS.
Judge Grants Order Set ting January 3 as Ap- ] peal DeadIine

Extension of time until January 3 to file appeals from the order re- voking liquor licenses for alleged i1l- fraction of the Sunday sandwich liquor" law was granted today by Judge Earnest 0. Simpson to three Waterbury restaurant owners, George F. Mulligan, Herbert o. Kee- nan and Philip Becker.
 The superio rcourt judge had ruled against their appeal from the re- vocation of their licenses by the State Liquor Control Commission, which formed part of 8 test case to de- termine what the statute intends in it's stipulation concerning the serving of liquor on Sunday without "hot meap'.
 The motion for extension of time Is the second offered by the Water bury restaurateurs and granted by Judge Simpson in forming their appeal.
 Attorney Thomas F. McGrath represents the defendants, the at torney generals office, the liquor commission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
UNIT PROMOTES
 E BOY SCOUTS

Fifteen scouts were promoted to second class rank at central dis trict board of review last evening at troop 29'S headquarters in the Hebrew Institute. John Bradley of the scout advancement committee presided, assisted in the reviewing work by Scout Executive David n. Babson and Committeeman Law renee Matzkin.
 Thirteen of the scouts were from troop 29 as follows: Howard Dem- Der, Sanford Kravitg, Bertram Mad- nick. Alvin Movskovitz, Leonard Plotnick, Alvin Reiner, Harvey Ros- enberg, Sherman Shiller, Herman Shore, Leon Silver. Herman Scchin, Irving Swirsky, Bernard Weinstesn.
 These two scouts, Thomas RoSato and Anthony Tancerto from troop 25, also received their promotion to second class rank
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
ClRCOLO TOSCANO
 TOPRESENT SHOW
Antonio DeliziO to Be Fea= tured al Liberty Hall
 Here Sunday

Sunday afternoon and evening. the Circolo Filantropico Toscano society will offer its patrons and patronesses a variety of entertainment at Liberty Hall beginning at ? o'clock and winding up at Il o'clock, featur- ing music for dancing by Dick V'land's orchestra.
 Songs will be sung by Antonio Del izio. Refreshments will be served The committee in charge of the event includes: President Pietro For tunati, Secretary Gino Masserini, Treasurer Giovanni Vanni, Rizieri Catalini, Reno Benedetti, Quinto Benedetti. Quarto Paoloni. Paradi- Sio Guisti, Darino Gambogi, Stefano Grappi, Carrolano Corvi, Luigi Terni, Settimio Terni, Andrea Vinci, Aristide Palmerini, Astutillo Balla- cheri. Serafino ForIunati and Fer nando Fortunati.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
MkSCOLO HEIRS POVERTY STORY
Separated Pairs Case Re- ferred to Social Agency
 By Court Judge

After nearing a story of poverty and misfortune, Judge Edward Mas. colo in city court today. r0ntinuet for four weeks the cases of 2 father and mother charged with cOntribitt- ing to the delinquency of tfaeir minor children.
 The parents live m sepaFase homes, daughter living w1th t1e mother and several sons with the father. The latter's home, 1t was brought out, is virtually bare oi furniture. The father has only re- gently secured work after 8 long period of unemployment.
 Judge Mascclo referred the eases to a social agency, asking that ef- forts be made to rehabilitate the family in time for Christmas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
LONc PENDING
 CASE SETTLED
State Welfare Department WitIidraws Claim for
 Sum of $43O

The long pending case of the state welfare department, through Com missioner Frederick c. Walcott, to collect $430 from the heirs and es- tate of the late Charles E. Hazel hurst, was withdrawn today in the superior court.
 The case dated back to 1929 and involved payment alleged due of moneys disbursed by the welfare de- partment about the care of the man who was a patient at Norwich State hospital from August 22, 1926 until his death, FehE5afy, 1929.
 Harry L. Brooks, assistant attorney general, appeared for the welfare department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
GREGORY SCANLON
 NOW COURT CLERK
Former Local Man Named By Bay State Executive
 Council in HoIyOke

Gregory J. Scanlon, former Wa terburian and former mayor of Holyoke, was yesterday appointed to serve as clerk of the Massachu- setts district court at Holyoke. He succeeds Eugene A. Lynch, who yes- terday was appointed presiding jus tice of the court.
 The appointment of Mir. Scanlon was submitted to the state executive council of Massachusetts, where it was approved.
 MT. Scanlon was at one time a teacher in the local schools. He left here to return to Holyoke, his na- tive city. He gradually became ac- tive in politics and was elected mayor of the Massachusetts city.
 Leaving the field of teaching, MT. Scanlon studied law and is now a member of the Massachusetts bar. He was for a time principal of a high school in Holyoke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
SPO7LIGK7IN(I; - - = =
 Brass City News
ExOnerated

Collins Spencer, colored, of Waterbury, has been freed of criminal responsibility in the automobile death of Samuel Coleman, colored, also of Wa terbury, at Seymour November 12. Coroner James J. C0rrigan of New Haven has issued find- ing absolving tha lOcel driver.
 Coroner COrrigan planes dan gerOus curves on the road near the Ansonia reservoir for the crash. The car left the highway on a curve and struck a tree.
 Two other Waterburians were injured in the accident, Jerry Bland and Phyllis Spencer, while Spencer himself was hurt also.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
House Breaks!

Two house breaks were re- ported. to police today.
 Mrs. Michele CapobiancO, of 466 North Main street, said her home was broken into this morning and a quantity of jew elry taken.
 Also reported was a break at B West Clay street, where, po- lice were told, several suits of clothing were stolen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
Retrial Looms

The jury in the $10,00O damage suit of Cecilia Downey against Leonard Mecca was discharged yesterday by Judge Miles F. Mo- Milf when it was unable to agree on a verdict. The case will be listed for retrial.
 The case involves complaint by the plaintiff that the defendant kicked her, causing her to fall and suffer injuries at his restaurant, 313 Bank street. Attorney Walter W. Smyth appeared for the plain tiff, Attorney Edward Mascola for the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
Scholarship

Warren D. Platt, Jr., a mem Der of the senior class at Prince ton university, has been awarded a scholarship for the current aca- demic year. MT. Platt's home is at 52 Herkimer street. He pre- pared at Wooster school and is at present specializing in the de- partment of biology. He is. a mem Der of the University band.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
No Waiting Now!

Five Waterbury young men were among 49 candidates who successfully passed practical and written examinations given by the state board of barber examiners.
 The class was described as one of the best in history by Ex- aminer Joseph DePaola. Most of the applicants were between 19 and 21 years old.
 The successful Waterbury applicants were AisnO C. Paris, Angelo Mancus0, IT,, Carmine Delucia, Domenic Innceimo and Nicholas MonicO.