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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Respected Citizens

Waterbury has lost many valuable and highly-regarded citizens since the year 1888 began and only in the past few days has death taken from our midst two who were most deserving of little more than passing comment Oddly enough both were bound together by the ties of fraternalism, but probably their lives in other respects were as far apart as East and West Waterbury will mourn for many days the passing of Owen Carey, veteran builder and contractor, and Will liam O'Donnell, steward at the ElkS' Club for the best part of this century
 Reserved in manner and actions Owen Carey made his mark on Waterbury. It can be found in many parts of the city where houses and structures bear the imprint of the fine design and workman ship that characterized every contract that he undertook He was a high type of citizen; he knew his business from the ground up. Many of us always find out that after such man is gone, we really should have known him better than we actually did.
 Few of the modern generation recall when "Bill' O'Donnell first came to this city from his native home in New Britain, but his old friends do and remember him as Chief Snagg's driver in the Fire Depart ment But his long association with the Elks' Club naturally brought him into contact with many men. All found in him desirable qualities, long-lasting ones. Men who can round out more than quarter of a century of service in any fra ternal group are universally well-liked, looked up to, and respected. Bill" ODonnell was certainly no exception.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
PressCOmment
THE KING OF THE HEARINGS
 LANDS
(NeW York Sum


 What may be accepted as the opening of the sea serpent season is reported from Carnoustie in Scot land, where King of Herrings eighteen feet long landed the other day to be escorted by the University of Dundee to the South Kensing- ton museum in London. He is the longest of the twenty or thirty Kings of Herrings that have been taken from the waters of the British Isles, exceeding his nearest rival by foot and half. Elsewhere this fish sometimes called the oar fish-at- tains thirty feet. At South Kensing- ton this noble specimen occupies dignified quarters near the Wright brothers airplane, which should be in this country and isn't.
 The King of the Herrings swins with an undulating motion, holding its head proudly above the surface and lifting the red-tipped anterior rays of its dorsal fin high OCT the wave, while the filaments of its ven- tral fins play with the sea. Alto gether, it makes most acceptable sea serpent.
 Let 1t not be overlooked that Car noustie is in Scotland, which is also decorated by Loch Ness, where only a little time ago the Loch Ness mon- ster displayed itself in highly cred itable manner, exciting the curiosity of all and terrifying many. The Loch Ness monster has been in retire. ment, resting from its labors on be- half of folk-nature study. Perhaps he will get around to South Ken- sington some doy to see the Car noustie King of the Herrings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Prefers to Fight

It was stated in the press of the state yesterday that Senator Mattrew A. Daly of New Haven might be legally busted from his position as County Commis- sioner, having failed to accept Governor Wilbur L. Cross's invitation to submit his resignation. All of which simply means that the New Havener prefers to fight his case until charges preferred against him have been proved or dis proved. He stoutly maintains his inno- cence in the face of the Extraordinary Grand Jury allegations. His stand is quite consistent and must be regarded as such
 It cannot be expected that all of the public officials who were implicated by the grand jury in various forms of munic- ipal corruption will accept meekly the rebuke given them by the jury report, the bitter criticism leveled at them collectively in the press of the state. If they are guilty of the sins mentioned, they will be punished for them. But if they are in- cluded in a wholesale cleanup campaign merely on hearsay or flimsy evidence, then the ensuing court trials will make this evident and enable their names to be cleared.
 Senator Daly assumes the attitude that claiming innocence in the entire affair
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
It's the Next Step

Representative Maury Maverick of Texas may some day be hailed as the father" of the "WeSt Point of the Air" !, just as the nation pays it's homage and respect to those forefathers who gave us the Military and Naval Academies at West Point and Annapolis Representative Maverick now has bill before Congress calling for creation of an air-training school which would have the same status as the two mentioned above. There is every reason to believe that despite all the efforts towards peace the nation will soon see fit to declare training in air plane navigation as essential as military and naval defense.
 This nation is too air-minded not to find sympathy with the Texas legislators timely measure True there are those in high command who find no reason to separate air forces from either land or sea- They are certainly distinct and training for the one is as different as night from day. We never have regretted our specialized training for young men at Coast Guard Academies. When young man desires to become associated with Uncle Sam's submarine service he is sent to submarine base for specialized training.
 But the airplane involves such totally different type of service than that involv- ing infantry and artillery on land, coast defense, naval defense, and submarine warfare on the waters that clear-cut division must be made and maintained. There may be barriers to surmount right now, but sooner or later West Point and Annapolis will be only two-thirds of the United States great training academies. We'll have West Point or Annapolis of the air".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
PARLIAMENT RYAN SADL Y NEEDED IN G. o. P. ALDER
 MANIC RANKS

Editor, The Waterbury Democrat:
 The general question in the minds of the public of the city of Water bury is: When are the members Republican, of the Board of Alder men going to cease preaching reso- lutions, which cannot be passed, according to the provisions of the city charter? It is all becoming so absurd.
 At the close of the last meeting, which lasted three long, tedious hours Democratic Leader Thomas P. Kelly addressed the chair and moved: MT. President-I move that we declare everything we have done here tonight-OUT of ORDER. And MT. Kelly was entirely in the affirmative. and should have been agreed with, jovially.
 The Republican Leader never seems to know just how the par liamentary situation stands. and the chair has repeatedly to call his attention to 1t. He a.so portrays the action of school-boy, by toss- ing his paper on the desk and al- lowing his face to get so red, when Tommie Kelly tops him, which Tommie always docs.
 If you do not believe me, attend the next meeting.
 OTsEY PEWGLE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
For Senator LOnergan
Will White House Show Its Displeasure Towards
 Connecticut Democrat Who Has Maintained Consistently Independent Attitude.
HARTFORD TIMES

President Roosevelt" Senator Smith will announce his candidacy from a platform of South Carolina pine, The next incident was MT. Farley's inaccurate guess as to Pennsylvania.
 Senator Van Nuys of Indiana, whose vote helped to elect Senator Barkley, majority leader of the Upper House over Senator Pat liar rison, has not been as fortunate as some others. He opposed the Supreme Court Bill and the White House has not lifted hand to help him retain his seat. Thrown over- board by the Indiana Democratic organization, he is forced to run independently. .t.
 It is yet to be revealed just how far President Roosevelt will go with this policy of assisting his friends and opposing his foes, particularly since Pennsylvania spoke.
 Connecticut has an interest in it because Senator Lonergan has shown some independence of the White House and might be marked as a victim.
 It has been taken for granted in Connecticut that the Senator would be unopposed for nomination. Ger tainly both wings of the Democratic organizations are for him. At least they were until certain proceedings in Waterbury made it rather in- consequential what one wing of the party thinks about such things. No one has taken very seriously the talk of various candidaces against MT. Lonergan.
 Senator Lonergan has a good record and even if the White House should think otherwise there is no reason why Connecticut should ga back on him. If any serious cam paign should be inaugurated against him 1t is to be hoped that the State will demonstrate emphatically that it chooses It's own Senators, rather than permitting them to be selected in Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
The Wages - Hour Bill

By tremendously large majority the House Tuesday passed the Wages-hour bill which emerged from CongressWoman Mary Norton's labor committee. A bloc of southern Democrats stood in the way of passage most of the day. but having exhausted all of their parliamentary coups the final count read 314 for and 96 against With only 96 apparent objec- tors one finds it hard to see why there should have been any difficulty at all in passing the measure. But then the aver age man isn't aware of what handful of objectors can do to piece ot legislation.
 Despite the heavy approval in the House no one seems to think that the measure as it was passed will stand any chance whatsoever in the Senate And as a result House members are now preparing all sorts of substitutes to be offered when the bill finally goes to joint committee for conference This is just another indica- tion of how little the average person actu- ally knows of what happens in Congress. One house goes overwhelmingly for bill, knowing even as it votes this way that the other house will knock it down and event. ually compromise will have to be agreed upon.
 Personally we believe one unfortunate phase of the Wages-hour bill is it's ad- ministration by the Secretary of Labor. We have no fault to find with the capa- bilities of Madame Frances Perkins, but unfortunately time has proved that she is capable of surrounding herself in off cial positions with individuals whose tenets and phiosophies of political gov ernment are not in agreement with many that most freedom-loving Americans have. We regret that we cannot see eye to eye with Madame Secretary's policies, in view of her important office in our American government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

gave state officials authority to tamper with the mails.
 FINALLY, after a long study, Haines evolved a proposal which is very simple and may prove ef- fective. It provides that "any parcel containing any cigarettes deposited in the United States mails for mailing or delivery shall, unless sent as a gift, be. plainly marked on the outside with the word cigarettes and the name and address of the sender"
 Telegraph Speed
 Employes of the two telegraph companies-Postal and Western Union-estimat that recent speech by Senator Nicely of West Virginia has speeded up tele- graphic service about 50 per cent.
 Last November the telegraph companies laid off about 5000 monitors people employed to check the speed of diagrams and as result the time of transmission through relay sta tions increased from 5 minutes to 30 minutes or even more.
 Nicely called attention to this in a Senate speech early in April, and demanded an investigation of the entire telegraphic indus try. On April 27, the companies reinstated large number of moni- tors. Speed of service immedf- ately picked up.
 NOTE-Wonder what will hap pen after Congress adjourns?
 Merry-GO-Round
 The President may be keep ing hands off Democratic primary contests. but he has left no doubt how he feels about Representative Jerry O'Connell of Montana. When Roosevelt signed O'Con- nell's bill setting up a little IVA" on the Fort Peck dam project. he sent him the pen with a let ter addressed Dear Jerry," warm ly lauding his work Tn congress. The letter means a lot in Mon- tana because 6eantor Wheeler has put one of his lieutenants into the field against O'Connell The LaFollette brothers are not the only ones who have launched new political party Dr. Fran cis Townsend, author of the old age pension plan, has announced in his weekly organ that there will be Townsend Party" in California with a complete slate of congressional candidates.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Selected Poem
PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN

(John Shields in the New York Times) If should come to you some warm October after
 
 When copper sun is hanging in the west Like great gold fob on Sky-blue vest II l should come, an old familiar tune A melody of broken hearts past regret What could we find to say? And would we smile AS two who have been parted for while Or should we squirm and founder in net? But these are idle thoughts; shall not come, Nor have you any right to think I should, Nor any reason to suspect would, Although you may imagine so for some Surrender with reluctance what they never had. And if did, there should be-well, tear Or an expression that is infinitely sad An elegy some threnotic nonsense richly clad With words that have no place nor meaning here But see, simply bow and now depart With calm and final manner. In my heart There is no sorrow, though my face may lie Politely grimacing the usual regret While, with deep mendacious fautless sigh, bid 8 sad adieu-and wriggle from the net
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

At least until the Pennsylvania primaries it seemed clear that Pres ident Roosevelt fully intended to give all the help he can to his sup porters in the Senate who are run ming for reelection and that he would, at every opportunity oppose Senators who have fought his policies.
 It all began when President Roosevelt wrote his Dear Alben" letter to Senator Barkley, opposed for renomination by Governor Chandler in Kentucky. Then Son James went to Florida and declared for the return of Senator Pepper. Next was letter to Senator Mo- Adoo, visioning tragedy if he re- tired from public life. Then Gov ernor Olin J. Johnson of South Carolina made a call at the White House and from the steps of the Executive Mansion announced his candidacy for the Senate against Senator Ellison D. Cotton Ed Smith, Governor Johnston will run upon "a record of constant un- shakable loyalty to the Democratic platform and the head of our party,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

New York States so-cailed Catholic Bus Bill' has been found unconstitu- tional. A court decision will make the law, which was an issue in the 1886 politi- cal campaign, invalid. A minority decis- ion was handed down, too, the dissenting justice declaring that when the com munity furnished bus transportation for parochial or private school children, when demanded it did so for the individual pupils and not for the school or the denomination it represented. That seems like reasonable deduction or explana- tion, but the majority opinion held that such was not the intent of the law. This action may be felt in many other states where the question of equal privileges for parochial, private, and public schools have been discussed of recent years. The issue is fast coming to head in many of them, even Connecticut not being immune from it. There may be reper- cussions next year when the Legislature cOnveneS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 3:12 a. m. (daylight time)
 Sun rises 5:26 a. m.; sets 8:l2 D. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 According to reports this was to be a bad year for pests. The tent caterpillar was noted earlier than usual but we haven't seen much of the them the last few weeks. The various vegetable pests, too. were noted on the in- crease, mainly due to mild winter We won- der If perhaps the cold wet weather of May won't check any carly inroads they might have made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
T est Y O U r Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. What fort was built on the site of the city of Chicago?
 2. Name the last Democratic President before Franklin D. Roose- welt.
 3. What is a psychrometer?
 4. Name the state flower of Rhode Island.
 5. Can water have a temperature higher than its boiling point?
 6. With which American League baseball club does Earl Averill play? 2. Who discovered the Mississippi river?
 8. Name the highest known mountain in the world.
 9. How many centimeters are in 1 meter?
 10. Do American c9tSzens require passports to visit Canada7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
In Today's Mail Anonymous letters will not
 be accepted unless accom- panied with writer's name.
RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREE MENTS BROUGHT OUT
 BY EXHIBIT
Hitchcock Lake, May 24, 1888.

May A, 1888. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 With so much disturbance abroad, public sentiment seems to lie ih a course which would mean that the United States put a wall around the country. Few people realize the necessity of reciprocal trade with foreign countries.
 I wonder how many people in Waterbury know that this is Foreign Trade Week.. It would do this country a great deal of good if more people would understand that 1t is to our advantage to have market for our surpluses. This helps make for prosperity.
 The Western Union office on Grand street has very interesting exhibit showing some of the things imported and exported Everyone should see 1t.
 Your paper is very progressive and I hope you run some interest ing articles about Foreign Trade Week."
 Very truly yours. ...
 MRS. E. F. REYNOLDS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

Governor Wilbur L. Cross's appoint ment of Frank Coskey of West Hartford as State Athletic Commissioner to replace Senator Joseph H. Lawlor of this city, whose forced resignation is generally regretted in sporting circles all over the state and outside it, too, where "Joe" is known and well-liked, may remove one obstacle from the path of smooth sailing for Democratic nominees at the state convention MT. Coskey's name has been prominently linked with several offices on the state ticket both before and since his endorsement by the State Federation of Democratic Polish Clubs. Polish vot- CTS want place on the ticket and MT. Coskey by unanimous choice has been their man for whatever opening is available
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
A. Book a Day

A rugged. daring band is the United States Coast Guard, per- forming hazardous tasks by night and by day that the nations ship ping may go on and that her shores may be protected.
 Actually the Coast Guard is the oldest maritime service of our gov- ernment. Alexander Hamilton called 1t into being in 1790 to enforce the laws of the youthful republic against smuggling and to safeguard other maritime interests. The Coast Guard has never been idle since.
 Glen Perry rounds up the whole heroic story in his fast-moying book. "Watchmen of the Sea" (Scribners: $2). MT. Perry, long warm admirer of the service, pres ents a series of striking episodes from the records of the Coast Guard, ranging from the warm win ter waters of the Pacific to the storm tossed straits off Alaskas northern shores.
 Probably most notable of the Coast Guard stories, at least in the public mind, is that of the rescue work during the disastrous Moro Castle fire off the Jersey coast. But buried deep in the lodge of the serv- ice are equally brilliant records: the rescue of the Italian bark Castagna off Cape Cod in 1914 in a binding blizzard; delivery of serum to native villagers on Kodiak island: chasing down rum-runners off the Atlantic coast; war service.
 MT. Perry might very well have written volumes but he has accom- plished kaleidoscopic work in this one book. Whether you love the water or turn out to be the most confirmed type of land lubber you ought to appreciate "Watchmen Of the Sea."-P. c. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Current Comment

I believe the American public would benefit If they stopped think ing about diet for 10 years. -Dr. Howard w. Haggard, associate physiology professor at Yale. I can't imagine the President as 6 dictator, and can't imagine myself back in the Kitchen.
 Eleanor Roosevelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
A Thought for Today

But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.-Matthew 9:22.
 
 Faith Is a certain image of eternity. All things are present in it-things past, and things to come.-Jeremy Taylor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Questions and
 Answers
By Frederick M. Kerby

Enclose 8 three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or informa ti0n 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
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

Q. How are papayas eaten?
 A. As a dessert or breakfast fruit, they are eaten in much the same manner as muskmelons, with or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Duce Works Squeeze Play In Tuns to Help Hitler Czech Coup; Moving Troops to Border to Tie Up
 French; Air Threat in Spain; Shows
 Britain Failed to Split Up Dctotors
V DRgW PEARS0es
s0A H0BEKf c ALLEN

WASHINGTON, May 26 = One good gauge of how serious the Germans about getting into Czechoslo border of Tunis in North Africa to work squeeze play France
 This is extremely significant.
 Inhabited by Italians than Frenchmen, Tunis long has been spot in French-Italian relations,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Cuiras is pronounced kwee'-
 ras; not kiu'-ras.

without the addition of a little salt and lemon or lime juice.
 o. Which state has single cham Der legislature?
 A. Nebraska
 o Is Russia in Europe or Asia?
 A. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (Russia) contains 8,213,- 500 square miles, of which 2l.6 per cent Q,774,l16 square miles) lies in Europe, and 78.4 per cent (6,439, 1884 square miles) in Asia.
 o. What is the basic ingredient of insulin, that is used in treatment of diabetes?
 A. It is solution made from the pancreas of sheep and oxen.
 Q. What is the meaning of the title of Cardinal Newman's autobi- ography, "Apologia pro vita sua?"
 A. Justification for his life.
 v. I1OW dlC Ddll bCuA Al6C AAddCS
 A. By pressing suitable amount of metal into shape, and finishing by machine grinding. For balls up to 1-2 in. diameter, an annealed steel wire on reels is fed to heading machines. which cold-presses them into shape, suitable machines being arranged for varying sizes. Balls above 1-2 in. are of chrome steel and are hot-pressed, rod of the metal being first cut to suitable lengths and weight, rumbled to remove scale and rust, and heated in small fur mace arranged to deliver the hot bil- lets automatically to the operator.
 e. How many Federal Credit Un- ions are there?
 A. According to the September 30, 1887 report. 1856 charters had been granted and 2,244 Federal Credit Unions were in actual operation.
 If you want copy of our book let THE BANKING SYSTEM OF UNITED STATES" write to The Waterbury Democrats Washing ton Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington. ID. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

0. Is the name for the famous school for boys in England Eaton" or "Eton"?
 A. It is Eton, named from the town in Buckingham county, Eng land, in which 1t is located.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

In old-fashioned wars the victors ruined the vanquished With our modern improvements both sides are ruined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

We'll, anyway the Fascist countries are giving us lot of their best citizens.