davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19

But here are few things required of a city to engage in electric power genera tion. First the city charter must be amended so that it can engage in this business. Then the city's law-making body - Board of Aldermen or Common Council - must vote twice for municipal ownership of a power plant. The votes must be at least one year apart Then a referendum must be called for at which the voters will be given chance to exer- else their rights. All this usually takes so much time that an election takes place before approval or 1isapproval. And if we're not mistaken the city might also have to carry it's plan to the Legislature All these things take time - years not merely weeks or months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19

Senator Sherman Minton, Democrat, of Iowa is intent on waging war on those newspapers which don't like the New Deal and use their columns to oppose it. Not content with his recent proposal for a "gag" law, he now would like to have newspapers investigated to determine what actuates news and propaganda. Three newspapers that he wants investi- gated first are the New York Herald Tribune, Chicago Tribune, and Philadel- phia Inquirer. They are anti-New Deal, but so are many more, aren't they?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19
look at your plutocratic exist

look at your plutocratic exist ence!"
 Jesse attempted no explanation, but many of the railroads sup- plying private cars have borrowed heavily from Jesse's REC.
 NOTE-Jim Farley was the luckiest winner of the Democra- tic Derbyites. At Louisville he won eight out of nine races.
 No Ice
 Senator Peter Goelet Gerry. multi Rhode Island socialite, has been trying desper- ately to organize a filibuster against the recovery bill-so far without luck. Too many of the boys are up for election this year to take any chances.
 Senators George of Georgia, Tydings of Maryland, Cotton Ed" Smith of South Carolina, Van Nuys of Indiana, and others who dined at Gerry's table and fought shoulder to shoulder in fierce battles against the White House, are treading softly these days. Frightened over the Florida pri- mary, they are laying low on any anti-Ardiministratio tion antics.
 But while most of Gerry's pals have run for cover, this does not mean the recovery measure won't be subjected to grilling lombard ment.
 Senate opposition will concen- trate on the $1,500, ,000, 900 public works program, to ham-string Presidential control over relief and recovery funds. The antic will try to nail down everything with ear-marking restrictions.
 There is little prospect, however. that Senate opposition will be successful. Maximum support Gerry has been able to round up. according to a secret poll, is 30 votes-less than one-third of the Senate.
 Merry GO-R0und
 At the recent U. s. Chamber. of Commerce banquet, most enthu- siastic applause was given the following three guests of honor: Justice James McReynolds, die- hard member of the Supreme Sourt; Lammot DuPont; and Sen- ator Edward Burke of Nebraska, who had treated the chamber to a violent attack on the National Labor Relations Board |. Rep. Mark Wilcox of Florida, whom Senator Claude Pepper recently defeated 2 to 1 for the Senate nomination, is telling House col- leagues that he is through with politics forever" Wilcox is taking his licking very hard and has long list of explanations for 1t. .. G. E. Davis, young San Fran cisco lawyer who heads the Tom Mooney Defense Committee. was given great praise by the House Judiciary subcommittee for his presentation of Moneys case to the committee.
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate. Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19
Questions and
 Answers
Copyright is3s. FEA
By Frederick M. Kerby

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 EDITcR Q. Does the federal government issue licenses to hunt and fish any where in the United States?
 A. No: fishing and hunting are regulated by the states.
 Q. How old is Shirley Temple? A. Nine years.
 o. What can be done to prevent skin from forming on a cream or milk soup?
 A. Beat the soup just before serving. ,
 e. What is legal holiday? A. A day designated by law as exempt from judicial proceedings, services of process, demand and pro- test of commercial papers, etc. e. What part of United States exports went to Europe in 1887?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York, May 19.-The ren party still is an effective last resort for meeting the landlord in New York-particularly in Harlem, where the custom arrived direct from the southland.
 But the rent party is not pecu- liar to Harlem. It has come to be popular means of raising funds on apartments in arrears even in more fashionable sections. The investment is not considerable one and involves only bottle ol two of some inexpensive alcoholic beverage with which to serve the paying guests. The party is not formal, for anyone in the neigh borhood can drop in and pay their two bits or so admission. Usually profits are sufficient tc slave off the landlord until the next rent time comes around.
 Some impoverished clans ir scattered apartment houses along the East and West Sides resort tc illegal means to pay their land lords. Inviting in a coterie o1 friends for casual rubber o1 bridge, these hosts collect a tithe from each game and thus make up the domicile deficit.
 Once Highest" Still Popular What with the observation spires of the Umpire State building, the Chrysler Tower and Radio City, one would presume that the old glory of the Woolworth buildings observa- tion roof had faded forever. But that is not true. A fair crowd, find, still goes up to the top eact day to have look at the majestic sights far down in the city,, Not quite as lofty view, perhaps, al the Empire State can afford, but just as glamorous.
 The Woolworth's perch is espe. cially popular with old-time out-of. towners who showed their brides tht town from that peak two or three decades back. -.s Kyser's Entourage
 One of the more whimsical do. mestics around Manhattan is thu personal aide de camp to Kay Ky. ser, the batoneer. Eccentric in all including his telephonic duties, thi is how a caller is greeted by thu Kyser equerry on the wire: "Thi is Ulford Madison Maxwell Clemen' time Cordell Riggsbee speakin'- <; chef, chauffeur, valet, personal sec retary and chaperone to MT. Ka! Kyser. Who's callin'?"
 Out in the Cold
 Sir Gary brings in the story abou Solly Violinsky, the comic who nov cavorts in celluloid. Several year ago, Violinsky was notified that 1 48-week vaudeville contract awaite, his signature. From Binghamton his home town, Violinsky wiret back: Mother just died. Left m money which I am investing in ic cream parlor. Thanks anyway"
 Three months later, Violinsk, wired again: "Ice cream jus melted. Please send contract" | .
 Wu, Wu, Woe!
 Another film funny man, Hugl Herbert, who has been m New Yorl the past month or so, called up hi bank the other day to inquire int the state of his account. Clerks however, are not supposed thus t reveal balances by telephone a they can't be certain about the call CT. The teller told this to Herbert.
 Well, good bye and-Wu, Wu, said Herbert vocalizing his ia nous refrain.
 MT Herbert" said the teller I'm afraid you are overdrawn."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19
Will Be Improvement

There may be those down in Fairfield County who believe that creation of storage reservoir in the Sagatuck River Valley will be an act of destruction, but there are others who think just the oppo- site. Read this little sentence. ;. "When the new reservoir is built the Valley will be more attractive, if anything, than it is at the present moment. :" That came from the Bridgeport Telegram which was pointing out to complaining Saugatuck Valley residents that even Governor Will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19
Test Y O UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. In what country is the Esla river2
 2. In church calendars, what is the name for the Sunday imne- diately following Whitsunday? 3. Of what country is Georges Bonnet the new Foreign Minister? 4. Which state is called Bayou Slater"
 s. Who composed the opera Ia Traviata?"
 6. What is etymology?
 '. Do citizens of the District of Columbia have the right to voter 8. What is Euchre?
 g. Which state is represented in Congress by Senator William H, King?
 10. What is whiting?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19
PARNASSUS ON WHEELS ISSUES
 CALL TO NEE IT. ING MAY 20.

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Members and friends of Connecti- cut Jail Library, Society of Parnas, sus on Wheels, Inc, are urged to attend the meeting of Parnassus at Dwight Hall, Yale Campus, New Haven, May 20th, Friday, 4:30 p. m to 6 p. m., DIST. William Hayes secretary state wide committee oi Connecticut jail farm, will speak.
 Miss Cowles', librarian, will report
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19
Daily Almanac

Moon rises l2:l1 a. m. daylight time).
 Sun rises 5:3l a. rn. sets 8:07 p. m. (day- light tin.e).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 This is ideal vacation time; too bad more people don't avail themselves of the oppor- tunity to travel South at this time of the year. You miss the heat of late June, July and August. You're just in time Sor the spring blossoms Down in the Great Smoky Moun- tains now Nature is riotous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19
Selected Poem
THE RAINBOW

THE RAINBOW (Ethel Crowninshield in the Christian
 Science Monitor) One day saw rainbow At the bottom of a hill, While was standing at the top And 1t was raining still. The rainbow's end came down so low It touched the very ground, And all the while looked and looked But did not make a sound. Then quickly ran down the hill To let the rainbow's light Shine over me like colored fire But 1t was out of sight. Where did 1t go? never knew! And now never will, But can close my eyes up tight And see 1t shining still.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19
Current Comment

It will be here in 10 years.- Alonzo Wilson, field secretary of the American Business Mems Re- search Foundation, on prohibition.
 America will have to take Eng lands place as a bulwark of free dom.-Col. Josiah c. Wedgewood. Labor member of British parliament
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19
IN TODAY'S MAIL

This responsible opinions its readers communications the writer's and address will not be accepted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19
IA Daily
 Dv DREW PEARSON H0BgRF . ALLEN
Daily Washington
Government Witnesses Threatened Before Harlan County TrioIs;
 1921 Treoty with Germany Good For
 REC Loan; Gerry FiIibuster Out
v DREW PEARSON
snA H0DGRT (. ALIEN

WASHINGTON May 19 = Long before the Harlan County trial opened in Kentucky this week. government officials preparing for the trial being subjected to the same coercion which has dominated coal miners in bloody Harlan County for years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19

It's hard to believe that what ails this world today can be cured by cruelty, sell fishneSs or intolerance In the New World at least, we need another formula.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19
A Thought for Today

But they refused to hearken. and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear-Zechariah 7:11.
 Obstinacy and vehemency in opinion are the surest proofs of stupidity.-Barton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Croat is pronounced kro'-at;
 not krote.

A. The per centage was 4o.5 of the total.
 o. Why are United States sena- tors designated senior" and junior?
 A. The senator from state who was first elected is the senior and the one last elected is the junior.
 o. What is the altitude of Lima, capital of Peru?
 A. Five hundred feet above sea level.
 o. What is the address of the American Society for the Control of Cancer?
 A. 125o Sixth avenue. New York. N. Y. s..
 Q. What first name means gift of Isis?" s..r
 A. Isadore, from the Greek.
 o. Of the total number of em- ployes of the Federal Executive Civil Service, how many are full-time and how many are part-time employees?
 A. In February, 1888, out of 808,- 951 employees, 59,335 were "force-ac- count" employees engaged in con- struction projects, such as building, naval vessels, or road construction: 722, 2,299 were full-time: and T,317 were part-time employees engaged on other activities.
 If you want . copy of our booklet MARKETS FOR LITERATURE" write to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau. 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19

e. What part of United States exports went to Europe in 1887?
Evening star., 1938-01-03
Conquest of China Will
Not Satisfy japanese
To the Editor Of The Star:

AZ tIlc EoltOE O1 1He StAI.
Are the American people completely
blind to the certain results OF Japanese
success in China? Is it not evident that,
should the military clique now In the
saddle win this war, 1t intends to slam
the door Of trade with one-fourth of the
worlds population in the face of Amer
lea and all others? And this at a time
when the Chinese people are rapidly
working toward a higher standard of
living
Is it not also plainly evident that the
same military clique knows exactly what
1t will eventually do with it's enormous
surplus of population in the near future?
Having taken over the mines, STEEL iron
and coal Of China, having developed
Chinese cotton until 1t no longer is de-
pendent on America, having then the re-
sources and wealth to match America
ship for ship. where else could the
teeming millions be sent except to North
or South America? China is already
over-populated. Manchuria is inhospi-
table. America, North and South, is the
land Of their dreams. Here they even
tually expect to build great colonial
empire. Here are millions upon millions
of acres of unused land which could
support hundred million Japs in better
circumstances than is possible in the
home land. True, there is the Monroe
Doctrine, but what is that to the militia
rists? Some of us remember all too dis
tinctly that the military clique of the
Kaiser declared openly the Monroe Doc
trine had to 60, and 60 it would have,
If the Potsdam gang had won. What
regard would the ruthless militarists
of low fo,,
once they felt able to disregard it? No
body wants to go to war with Japan.
Those of us who have had opportunity to
know these people as individuals, know
also that as people no more charming,
cultured and neighborly people exist on
the top side of the earth. But we know
also that politically and spiritually they
are children. They have not achieved
self government, and few mercenary,
cynical leaders have run amuck worse
than the Potsdam gang ever dreamed of
doing.
We have learned the folly of war but
they haven't. Fortunately. weapons to
teach them are in our hands. Let every
American quit at once the purchase and
use of anything made in Japan. Let us
adjust our agricultural situation to a
long range program independent of these
military enemies. Let the japanese mil
lions feel the pinch of American dis
approval of their horrible military ma
chine-the abomination of desolation of
the twentieth century. When and only
when the kindly but misguided Japanese
people learn that their military despots
are running their country instead of
forwarding its interests will they take
things into their own hands and remove
this modern Frankenstein from the pic
ture. Weakness on our part now means
as surely as day follows night that some
day We will pay through the nose for
our supine smugness and lack of suf-
f1cient moral fiber to see the danger and
act accordingly.
JOSEPH MCDOWELL.
Evening star., 1938-01-03
Sound Proposals..

Like the voice of one crying in the
wilderness, statements on the Govern
ment's fiscal policies by Senator Byrd
Of Virginia are heard periodically above
the New Deals babel of tongues.
During the past week he has twice
pointed to dangers in the administra-
tions policies and plans. AS the old
year neared its close Senator Byrd urged
retention of the Office of controller gen.
eral in its present status. Elimination
of an independent audit Of Federal ex-
penditures, as proposed in the Federal
reorganization plan, would make spend
ing easier at time when economy
should be the watchword, he contends.
It would further mean surrender of
more congressional power to the Execu-
tive Department., in his opinion.
Senator Byrd marked the, advent of
the New Year by calling for "a major
operation" to end "the extravagances
and luxuries of government" at the
same time announcing he would support
President Roosevelts proposed reduction
In the Federal appropriation for roads
Evening star., 1938-01-03
Ban ON Trade With
Japan May Stop War

To the Edltor OF The star:
Though an incident has passed and
official tension lessened, nothing has
been done to stop the war in China. It
still RACES. And many thousands of in
nocent persons are being killed and
wounded. Thousands are being driven
from their humble homes. Why? To
satisfy the lust for power of the i'm
perialist war machine.
High-speed airplanes and the radio
make China our neighbor. Most Amer
leans realize this and are highly sympa-
thetic with China. But, sympathetic as
we are for China, We have no desire to
fight her battle by going to war our
selves. We learned in the last World
War that going to war to save democracy
may result in something entirely differ
ent than the achievement of noble ideals.
China has been invaded by foe that
takes no prisoners. and just at a time
when national unity was being achieved
under Gen. Chang Kai-shek
Americans do not seem to realize that
as long as Americans buy japanese goods
and sell the japanese war machine the
materials for the conduct of the unde-
clared war. China is really having to
fight Americans!
1t was stated recently in Washington
that consumers boycott of Japanese
goods is really war. Nonsense! Con-
sumers don't declare war by refusing to
buy japanese goods. Rather, such a
boycott may be means of averting war.
It might also have the effect of bringing
the japanese people to their senses and
release them from the power of the Jap
anese military machine.
1t has been said that a boycott of Jap
anese goods might cost us the loss of our
cotton export market to Japan. 1t must
be presumed that if Japan controls
China she will grow cotton there in
competitions with American plantations.
Persons who favor peaceful means in
stead of war may learn through such a
procedure how to avoid war and keep
democracy while doing it.
j. CLARK WALDRON.
Evening star., 1938-01-03
The Numbers Racket.

A series OF articles on the numbers
game" which began yesterday in The
Sunday Star is designed to throw light on
the operations and ramif1cations of what
has become one of the Nations largest
and most widespread rackets. The citi-
zen who plays nickel day or a dollar
day on the numbers game may feel
that he is indulging an innocent fondness
for gambling without injury to himself
or anybody else. The Star articles are
not related to that phase of the mat
ter What interests The Star and should
interest public officials is the growth of
an unlawful and fantastically profitable
racket in Washington, with attendant
influences for corruption and crime.
II the numbers racket, with its hood
lums and "big shots,' can survive and
grow fat in Washington-which seems to
be the case-it will not be long before
other and more vicious rackets are taking
their tribute. And if our public officials
are powerless to smash the numbers
racket, they will be equally impotent in
dealing with its accompaniments. Why
is Washington considered soft spot"
among the cities where the numbers
game thrives? Can the numbers game in
Washington operate without the "protec-
ton" that has been shown elsewhere to
exist? Are the hands of public officials
in Washington tied by the lack of ade-
Quate laws dealing with the numbers
game. or is the lack of adequate laws
merely put forward as q comfortable
alibi?
These and other questions in connec-
ton with the numbers game should in
terest citizens and the members of Con-
gress who possess the exclusive power of
local government.
Evening star., 1938-01-03
This AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Templeton Jones has q pardonable
pride in learning how to carry a tray.
Jones is not waiter, Of course, but he
always had wondered how they managed
to balance tray full of food.
He, himself, had little experience at
carrying cup of coffee In restaurants,
mostly with disastrous results to his
nicely shined shoes.
Dripping hot coffee down his pants leg
was one of his favorite diversions.
An advocate of plenty Of cream in his
cup, he had filled each to the brim, hence
the overflow.
A believer in the old motto, IF you
don't succeed at first, try, try again, -
Jones kept watching the cup on the tray
as he walked.
The harder he tried to balance the
affair, the more he failed at it.
Then, one day, his attention diverted,
he discovered that he had not spilled a
drop.
He had learned at last how the walters
do it.
BY not looking, of course.
1t Is as easy as that, evidently.
~ **
Maybe great many things in life are
easy enough if one would stop watching,
looking, even trying.
This was the idea behind John Bur-
roughs good poem, THE friends seek
are seeking me-"
1t is the point OF many PHILOSOPHERS.
1t is the nub Of the individual universe,
in a great many cases.
Just teeter along with the tray, watch
your step, but not the cup, and you'll
come out all right.
It's rhythm, Of course, which does the
work.
There are many rhythms; the one used
in balancing tray is that of the feet,
as surely as in tap dancing, although in
much different way.
The rhythm Of walking is an interest
Ing one.
If you have ever watched a column Of
soldiers on the march, you will recall the
up-and-down movement which results.
1t is the same when one is walking, but
1t is not SO apparent.
When the waiter balances his big tray
Of food, he steps forward confidently,
because he is not consciously worried
about the plates and cups.
They are there and they just go along
with him.
4 X X
Let him stop to take look, however,
and he may spill the whole thing.
He consciously tries to balance and
colnter-balance, he realizes the motion
of walking, he attempts to hold the tray
steady, etc.
The only result is confusion.
Instead of the tray following easily the
motions of his walking, it is pulled first
one way, then another, and may be 60
ing up when the motion of the walk is
going down.
Templeton Jones, investigator, realized
as he never had before just why he
could never carry full cup of coffee
without spilling it before.
Now watch him, if you happen to be
in restaurant. and see the cup of cof-
fee get to its proper table with scarcely
drop spilled.
4
There can be little doubt that in many
Evening star., 1938-01-03
Edward ]. Neil.

The death of Eddie" Neil from thirty
four wounds suffered in the explosion Of
loyalist shell at Teruel, Spain, which
took the lives Of two other newspaper
men, removes from the American Journal
istic stage fine reporter and colorful
figure.
His name joins long roll of newspaper
men who have died in action while bring
ing to the American public enlightenment
and knowledge Of the world. Without
such men, who ignore their own safety
so that millions of readers might have
the news of the day, the working of the
great American democracy would be
impeded. They serve peace by describ-
ing the horrors of war, which must be
seen and felt to be appreciated.
Unlike most of his craft who remain
anonymous to the public, Eddie" Neil's