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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17

ally operates the mechanized "jook organ" which furnishes music for dancing in the pavilion.
 And MT. Miyares requires that all guests practice good conduct while at his estate. To see that this dic- .tur is obeyed he has a force of vol1 unteer boys, whom he calls his "se- cret service" patrol the grounds during parties.
 T don't want them to bring their hymn books" he quickly points out, "but I do want them to act like ladies and gentlemen
 Born in Tampa of Spanish par ents, he studied law at the Uni- versity of Florida and began prac- tice here 20 years ago. His prac- tice was a substantial one.
 An added responsibility was his blind mother, his only kin, with whom he lived in a modest home. Eleven years ago she died and Joe was left alone and lonely. To "get away from it all'' he built home on barren tWo-acre tract which his parents had owned There he lived by himself.
 Soon, however. girl students from a nearby high school organized q club for social activities and MT. Miyares. landlord of a house too big for his needs. turned the vacant second floor of his two-story home over to the club for dances.
 More young folks heard of Joe's gracious hospitality and the life of the once lonely bachelor be- came more and more filled with bright company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
FOG LIGHTS GONE
 FROM PARKED CAR

Police went to the Quality Liquor Co. warehouse on West Liberty street late last night after the burg lar alarm at the establishment went of. However, 1t developed that a switch had been left turned on by mistake. The place had not been en- tered.
 Nathan Freedman of Bishop street reported that two fog lights had been stolen from his car while it was parked on Fleming street.
 Donate Daddona of 25 Division street reported that en attempt had been made to strip his car while 1t was parked near his home. The thieves fled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
Know Your S-S!

An exhaustive survey of the duties of an employer within the confines of the social security act is available in pamphlet form at the local 0f1ice of the Internal Revenue Bureau. in the post-ofice building. The pamphlets will be distributed free to those who call tor them at the office.
 A complete history and detail of the act ts contained in the outline, which is prepared jointly by the social security board and the bu- reau of internal revenue, Wash- ington, D. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
PUBLIC TO WAIT
 FINAL OUTLINES
Officials to Be Retieeht Until Various Budgets
 Are Approved


 Proceedings of the board of finance during the series of budget meetings now in process will not De made public until the final outlines are approved by the board.
 This was an agreement made by the members of the board and Grif- fenhagen & Associates officials at last nights session.
 Reason for the executive sessions was cited as the possibility that the complete picture of the budget will find the commissioners making last minute changes in the departmental allotments. Thus, any figure noted now as the amount specified de- partment might be going to have al- lowed, would be subject to change.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
Spotlightiing Brass {! 5! City News
Cause of Death

A cerebral hemOrThaee as well es severe burns about the body eaused the death pf Douklas Fowler, 5S, of Brenxville. N. Y, accofdisik to Dr. Edward H. kifsbkbaum, medical examiner, who psEfarmed &n autopsy yes terday..
 Fowler was stricken while tak- ing a shower at the home of Rev. William H. McEance in Middlebury Monday nl0Ening. Unconscious, he was scalded by water from the shower. He died at Waterbury hospital Tuesday night.
 Funeral services for Mir. Few Ter will be held tomorrow at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Burial will be in Pctghkeepsie Rural cem- etery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
Self Service!

A nonchalant .entleinau who stole . bottle of liquor last night from Nardelli's package store, 445 South Main street, was be- ing sought by police today.
 The man strolled into the store, politely waved to the clerk to wait on another customer. When the clerk turned around. the polite gentlemaA had de- paFtkd, also . bottle of whislkey fronA the counter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
Case Withdrawn

The $l0,0e0 superior court ac- ton of Alice Lawlor against Etls- tachio 4. Sehiappa was reported settled today. Withdrawal pspers have been filed.
 The woman claimed she was in- jured July 90, 1888 at 5 p. m. while crossing North Main street near Spencer avenue, when a car Oper- ated by the defendant backed into her and knocked her down. Attorney William F. Weftheimer appeared for the plaintiff with PeIgrift and Biumenfeld of Hart ford defending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
World Tour

Experiences during five years naval service in China were des- cribed by Chief Electricians Mate John ". McEihbon at . meeting of the New York University Alum nj club in The Elton last night. Members from several towns near by were guests. MT. McGibbon will show official navy pictures at another meeting soon.
 scenes in Bermuda and Africa, and two motion picture coinsdies were shown last night by William J. Wityak at the West Side Hill Methodist Episcopal church. Roy H. Walch was unable to make 9 scheduled appearance because ot the death of his wtfe's father at New Hampshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
Health Department
 Budget Is Devised
Final Figures Subject to Approval of Finance BOafd and Aldermen No Meeting Tomorrow

Waterburys budget for 1889 in process of preparation and the Board of Finance, meeting committee of the whole with several officials of Gfenhagen and Associates last night gave consideration to estimates from of the smaller city departments The health department budget was definitely devised The Democrat learned today sub ject of course approval of the board sitting Board of Finance and approval by the aldermen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
Holy Name Society
 Holding Tournament
Card Teams From All Sections of City to Compete To-
 night in Xaverian Fiall-League Meets This Evening
WASHINGTON HILL

St. Francis xavier's Holy Name society will be host tonight to rep resentatives of other societies and organizations at card party in Xaverian hall. Several hundred men and women are expected to attend.
 Arrangements have been made for tournaments in "45", setback, whist, bridge, pinochle and other games. Prizes will be awarded at each table and a grand award of five turkeys will be made early in the evening.
 As feature match of the night, John P. Fitzmaurice's Shainrocks, winners of the St. Francis "45" tournament for two consecutive years, have challenged any team which may choose to meet with them.
 Henry A. Hayden, Jr., is chair man of the arrangements commit- tee, assisted by large number of dality.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
RELEASE SIGNED
 BY JUDGE FINN

Charles Caulfield of IA State street. Waterbury was released from New Haven county jail today on an order from Common Pleas Court Judge Edward J. Finn. Caulfield went to jail three weeks ago on charges of intoxicatoin and resist ance.
 At the time of imposition of sen tence, Judge Finn promised that the sentence would be suspended after a brief period. He issued the order for suspension today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
Meeting Tonight

Preliminary arrangements for the opening of the Washington Park Basketball league in December will be made tonight at 8 o'clock at a meeting of the board of directors. Additions are expected to be made to the board. Several changes ill the league roster may result before the opening gun is sounded.
 The IS directors who had charge of the leagues affairs have been asked to attend tonight's session. President Frank McGrath will pre- side,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
Discharged

Alonzo Hoeffler, 3S. colored, of 5 wood street, vas treated at St. Mary's hospital yesterday for cuts and bruises of the left leg. He was discharged sitter treatment.
 Hoeffler suffered the injuries in au automobile accident on East Main street, police said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17

Undercliff sanitarium tomorrow night. Tonight's rehearsal will last exactly one hour. The troupe will leave for Meriden tomorrow night at 6 o'clock sharp. All members are expected to attend the rehearsal tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
KILLED
INJURED
Tire Blows Out

A tire blowout caused minor collision on Congress avenue shortly before noon today.
 The tire was on a car owned by the Connecticut Light < Power Co. and operated by John Dumschott, of 901 Bank street. After the blowout the vehicle struck an automobile driven by Frank Burch, of Warrensburg, N. Y.
 No arrest was made. Motor PatrOlrnaf Thomas Bedding in- vestigated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
Sues C. R. < L. Co.

Damages of S1,SeO are sought ir a ccmomn pleas court action ifled today by John Romanaus- las against the Connecticut Rsil&sy < Lighting Company. The shit Is based on . collision involving | C. R. & L. bus at iBalAwih and East Liberty .areets Sertember II. 1888. The plaintiff alleges that his car ysas struck by a bus operated tv Charles Dumaine. Personal injuries and damages to his car resulted, he claims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
Names Widow

Tlie will Of Arthur weir, who died Nov. 3. was admitted today Ey 1vdae Dennis J. SlaVin in the probate conrt. The will stiplilates that all property shall 20 to the widow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
Market Opens Steady
 After Three Declines
Steel, Aviation Shares Led in Recovery Rails
 RaIIied-OiIs, Utilities Were Rather Mixed Up

the mail orders Fractional advance were noted in Pennsylvania Rail- road and New York Central. Socon5 Vacuum opened : 200 shares at Is 1-8 off l-8 and later a block of 4,O0l shares sold at ls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
. 77-71T 7lI1-7- 7H7777777 7-777. 1a77171l7 |$532 Collected
 For Red Cross

s5sS.S5 has been collected in thh ahnuai Red Gross appeal to date. Contributions today in- dude: Persohat Finance Com nspy of Waterbury. $500; City fian, Slb.2S; l.. C. White com panS, $14.bO; F. .& ". Grand cotnpapy, $500; Leo Manufac- turing cpinnahy, St1.Oo; Ma l6hey sChcOol, $500; Mitchell Ave, Holmes Ave, Mrs. John s. Dye, $l7.OO; OfIice subscrip- tiOtis, $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17

Rehearsal Tonight
 The cast of Collegiate Swing" will rehearse tonight at 6 o'clock in the parish hall, in preparation for the presentation of the show at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-20
Economy In Government

In line with the desire of the state of- fcialS to cut government costs some 10 per cent various departments have begun retrenchmentS Some of these are now coming to the fore in the shape of dis charges for employees. In order to get un- der the wire such curtailment in staff members is necessary, according to the most reliable reports from Hartford. No one likes to see anybody lose job in these hard times, but we often wonder if the main fault with state and federal gov- ernment costs isn't the steadily-increaS- ing payroll.
 For many years Connecticut has f1irted with the idea of reorganization. Occasion ally now some of the plans considered for our state government are made public and an argument immediately enSues. The unfortunate part of the whole matter lies in the fact that when departments are combined with others or even are eliminated entirely jobs are dropped. This always seems to be re- garded as blow to our legislative bodies, which it isn't and even if it should be doesn't change the situation one tiny bit.
 Any form of government can be made economical and will fit the purse of the taxpayers, if there is a desire to do so on the part of those who are most intimate ly concerned. It's painful procedure, though, for it hits home in many in- stances. Government costs are slaShed only as a last resort. Whenever addi- tional sources of income can be found, they are sought. The surest way of making it less expensive to run our pres ent forms of government is to make them as simple as possible. Setting up com- plex institutions costs money. If we want them, we must pay for them. If we want cheaper government, prepare to eliminate a lot of jobs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-20

AS part of a high school course stu dents in New York are to be instructed how to drive in the city streets, and how to meet the various traffic hazards that confront one on every street corner in the great metropolis. This is a good move in the right direction, but all the teaching in the world will go for naught if the prospective driver does not accept the responsibility that driving entails. It is fault of the young, even though they may be good drivers, to speed, and not to consider consequences. Not that all poor and reckless drivers are the very young On the contrary. But it is a fault of the young driver to show off. And there is no finer place to stage a good show than on the broad highway. The New York course will be given to students approaching their eighteenth birthday, and will come under the head economic citizenship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-20
Better Accounting Times, Conditions Demand Change in Present Methods-Coordinatio to Facilitate
 Frequent Statements.
Frequent Statements.
NEW HAVEN REGISTER

modelling of the accounting system may enable even daily reports.
 The special effort to adjust the routine of the various fiscal of- fees so as to make them dovetail as closely as possible, so as to pro- duce reporting that is at once fre- quent and accurate, so as to keep running picture in front of the executive and his aides responsible for budgetary control, is commend able. the officials ought to have that aid.
 Neither monthly statements, though, nor weekly nor daily state ments, are guarantees of expendi- lures restricted to or below income. Daily federal treasury statements showing steady climb in over- expenditures seem to result not at all in special official effort or ad- ministrative effort whatever to halt the climb or even to slow it down. On the contrary, the daily picture presented by them is supplemented all but daily by additional plans for a new spending.
 An essential ingredient to profit, without exception from the fiscal facts as reported. And that is requi- site on the part of all officials, not alone those assigned particularly to budgetary supervision.
 The new state fiscal year which is to start slightly more than two weeks from now will be, on the basis of present business conditions, adversely affected at the revenue angle. It will be adversely affected at the expenditure angle, appar- ently, because of unemployment. If reduction in other reducible expen- ditures is not enforced, and non- essential items are not eliminated, the result will be bad news for Con- necticut taxpayers.
 That can and should be averted right at the start. Refining the ac- counting procedures should help. But the main factor is the will to cut spending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-20
Democracy Not Aimless

One of the chief criticisms of democracy these days is that it is fuzzy. By that Is meant that the aims and intent of de- nnocracy are less clear than those of the various kinds of blueprint Relationships. No doubt one of the chief sources of strength of Relationships is that Cat first, anyway they know exactly where they are going. Later on they may not be so sure, but that is another story. With democracies, argue those who waver, it is different. The inference is that be- cause democracies do not have, and can not have, blueprint for everything they propose to accomplish within the next 20 years, they are aimless and ineffective.
 But often foreign-born observer who has known authoritarian lands, and comes to democracy with eyes open, sees the truth more clearly than those of us who have been down in the dust of the democratic battle. Such one is Dr. AL bert Einstein, the distinguished German physicist now living in the United States.
 "There is more purpose to what the democracies are doing than appears on the surface" he observed recently. short time before in a commencement address he had barred the very kernel of democracy:
 ". every individual should have the opportunity to develop gifts which may be latent in him. Alone in that way can the individual obtain the satisfaction to which he is justly entitled and alone in that way can the community achieve Its richest Towering. For everything that is really great and inspiring is cre- ated by the individual who can labor in freedom Restriction is justified only in- solar as it may be needed for the security of existence"
 There are few words to paste in your hat! Note the significance of the last sentence. There you find the link that unites Relationships throughout the world, Fascist and Communist These peoples had to give up their liberties be- cause without authoritarianism there was no security of existence for the mass of people.
 It is not by chance that the remaining democracies are those which have suc- ceeded in distributing wealth somewhat, in providing some assurance of security, some approximation of equal opportun- ity, some hope of individual progress. It is such success as they have had along those lines that have kept them firmly democratic. It is such progress as they may make along those lines that will assure their future. Whether it has ever been otherwise might be debated, but it seems clear that in the minds of men today security of existence comes first, and freedom second
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-20
PreSsCOnnent
BREAKING A LONG TIE
 (Hartford Times)

Retirement of Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees as head mistress of Rosemary Hall, school for girls in Greenwich, is no routine item of the news. Ever since there has been a Rosemary Hall, and that is nearly 50 years, Miss Ruutz-Rees has been at the head of 1t. Rose mary Hall was just another word for Miss Ruutz-Rees' School. The two seemed permanently insepar- able. Miss Ruutz-Rees holds de- grees from institutions in Europe as well as from those in this coun- try. She ranks high as an educa- tor and as writer. She was a pioneer in the women's suffrage movement, became interested in public affairs when women gained the vote. She represented Connec- ticut on the National Democratic Committee for several years. She is numbered among the outstand- ing women of her time. It is not remarkable, after her long career, that she should wish to lay down some of her tasks, but to think of Rosemary Hall under another di- rection and leadership indeed re- quires mental adjustment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-20

Pittman, ''but if we can't even protest these atrocities for fear of getting into war, then things have sunk to 3 pretty low level"
 Here Senator Pope of Idaho intervened.
 "You're not only right, Key" he said, "but in your position as chairman of this committee you can sound 8 note that will show we're not willing to lay down before the worlds dic- tatOrs."
 "Why. if we followed Van denberg's theory" resum ed d Pittman, i've would not even protest against Kidnapping for fear of antagonizing someone"
 More important than this repartee was the fact that with the exception of Vandenberg, the committee was virtually unani- nous in supporting Pittman's stand. Even Senator Capper of, Kansas, hitherto a strong isola- tionist, and one of the shrewdest men in the Senate, sensed that U. s. sentiment was changing, sided with the majority.
 NOTE-Senators expressed their private view that if Secretary Hull had been willing to reverse his stand on the Spanish embargo during the closing days of the session, a resolution lifting it would have passed immediately.
 Mail Bag
 T. F. S., Minneapolis-Represen. tative Paul Kvale, Minnesota Farmer-Laborite, was one of the few members of the House last session with 8 perfect attendance record. He never missed a roll- call Mrs. R. E. O., Hunting ton, w. Va. Harry Hopkins father was the son of an old Maine family. He left home as 8 young man and settled in Sioux City, Ia, where he married Miss Anna Pickett. Later the elder Hopkins moved his family to GrimNl, Ia., so that his children could attend Grinnell College. Both the elder Hopkinses died some years ago.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-20

Studies now being conducted in the Connecticut comptroller's de- partment, the treasury department and the auditing department aim at a remodelling of the state account ing system. In it's present form, the system is in many respects the re- suit of system designed to fit the conditions of that time. But since that time, activities have been ex- banded considerably. The aggre- gate expense shows that. And in order to have efficient executive budgetary control, as provided for by the last general assembly, up- to-date fiscal facts are desirable at all times.
 Through co-ordinating the vari- ous fiscal services, it is believed that frequent statements showing the po- sition of accounts will be possible. It has been suggested that a re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-20
Senator Royal s. Copeland

Just eleven months after he had cau- toned his fellow members in the Senate to relax and take it easy Royal s. Cope land, New York States senior senator, died. He was a victim of over-Work if anyone ever was. No member of Congress was more energetic or covered the ground that Royal s. Copeland did In the six teen years that he spent in the Senate he proved himself time and again dynamic speaker, a tireless seeker for better food and drug laws, and good Democrat. We make this latter statement with all due respect to the New Deal and it's uphold CTS, of which Royal s. Copeland was not one.
 He was not enthusiastic about the chances of the New Deal accomplishing great reforms in this nation. He never held back, either, in expressing his op- position. Had he been the candidate for reelection in New York State this fall in- stead of Senator Robert F. Wagner we don't doubt but what he would have found himself forced to fight both for the nomination and election. But with his death it is noticeable that friend and foe were quick to pay him homage. He deserved it in full measure.
 He was never what you might call politician, although he was and remained a loyal Tammany Hall member even through it's bitterest days. In fact he was Tammany's candidate for the N Y. City mayoralty year ago, but was defeated for nomination by Judge Jeremiah Ma honey who in turn was sWamped by Mayor La Guardia. When Dr. Copeland, he was a full-fledged M D., entered politics back in 1922 it was as the family doctor" that his best campaigning was done. He preferred to remain the family doctor'' and although his congressional duties carried him far from the field of medi- cine, he probably would have liked to be remembered as member of the profes- sion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-20
Current Comment

A professional politician is to the government what scab is to labor.
 Mayor La Guardia of New
 York.
 If femininity in it's own rights were as vigorously championed as women's civil rights have been, both the women and the men of the world would be better of.
 --Dr. Karl A. Menninger, psy-
 chiatrist. author.
 say play it as it should be play ed. Play '"riger Rag" If that is the national anthem, but don't change 1t.
 Kay Kyser, orchestra leader,
 protesting proposed stream
 lining" of the national an- them,