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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14
broad stairway to the Monroe

broad stairway to the Monroe Room.
 Chairs are arranged in a serni- circle around a lounge, occupied by Mrs. Roosevelt. As at the Presidents conference, front posi- tions are at premium, and as at his conference also, smoking is taboo.
 If aiiy of the newswomen are late, Mrs. Roosevelt frequently interrupts hre remarks and helps them find Q chair, which fre- quently is not so easy to do. The need of new White House fur- niture sometimes has come up for discussion during the press con- ferences, and on one occasion Mrs. Roosevelt made this observation:
 Captain Lock Is in charge of buying for the White House. I would never think of buying anything that costs money with out getting approval. Even things that are given-if they have to remain definitely in the White House you have not only to get approval of the Fine Arts Com mission, but you have to have an Act of Congress. It is not . thing you go about lightly"
 Even then," wise-crackcd one of the lady reporters, "I suppose 1t is likely to be declared un- constitutional"
 Mrs. Roosevelt usually begins the conference by going over her list of social engagements for the week. Since she is one of the most active women in the world, the listing of her itinerary in it. self is no small piece of report ing. Furthermore, the society reporters present want the most minute details, including the gowns the First Lady will wear week hence.
 Sometimes Mrs. Roosevelt brings to her press conference a woman of national fame or one who is doing some important work, and asks her to explain that work to the newswomen.
 But the most interesting part of the conference is when the ladies of the press get down to cross- examining the First Lady. As in- dicated above, this is a gentle business. There are no critical questions as at the Presidents conference, but there is unbound ed feminine curiosity into every conceivable thing Mrs. Roosevelt is doing.
 For instance, Mrs. Roosevelt once was asked what was going to be her New Years resolution. She immediately replied:
 'T think I'm going to try to resolve to have more time to think"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14
Questions and
 Answers
By Frederick M. Kerby

Enclose a three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR
 Q. Why did Trotzky leave Rus sia?
 A. He was exiled to Turkestan in January, 1928, having been expelled from the communist party in Mo- vember, 1927, for anti-party activi- ties. In 1929, he was banished and went to Constantinop,e.
 o. I was born twenty-two years ago in the United States and have lived here all my life. Recently I was told that am not a citizen, be- cause my parents were born in Ger many and have not been natural ized. Must I wait for them to be- come naturalized before I, too, can become a citizen?
 A. You are a citizen by virtue of your birth in this country and the status of your parents does not affect you.
 @. By whom was Norman Alley, who made series of photographs of the bombing of the American gunboat Panay, in December, 1887, employed?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14

:. Hartford isn't going to give up all thoughts of federal housing projects. De- spite the cold water that Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy poured recently on all proposals citizens groups are going ahead with plans and think they can force the mayor to join with them if sufficient pub lie opinion is aroused. The mayor opposes because of the cost to the city; the citizens like the plans because they promise low cost housing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, May IA Travelling around and playing here, there and everywhere, jazz musicians are a little like reporters they meet such interesting people.
 And those interesting people do funny things when they're dancing to the red-hot music of a band like Artie Shaw's. Shaw recently pulled aside the curtain for us to let us view the great and near-great as he sees them at play.
 Recently, Shaw fulfilled an en- gagement on the hallowed grounds of Harvard. Among the dancers in the audience were King zog's sis ters. They sat out most of the numbers, but toward the close of the evening they cast restraint to the winds and got up to waltz. Ap- parently an Albanian custom, the girls described wide arcs as they danced-so to avoid confusion, sev- eral of the other dancing couples left the floor. Toward the close of the evening, man in the Fog party approached the bandstand and ask ed Shaw to play Cole Porter tune. It may please that composer to know that he is an Albanian favor ite.
 Having played at leading hos telries, Shaw has observed some dancing idiosyncracies of the fa- nous. James Cagney, for exam pie, never converses when he dances. Fred Astaire goes to a night blub, sits there for hours and rises to one dance-or two at the most. William Gaxton mixes his dancing with plenty of con- versation. Jack Benny likes to dance "on a dime" never moving out of the area of few feet of floor space.
 Incidentally, it appears, from what Art says, that musicians are so carefree a crew that they-just like baseball players-are encour- aged to bring along their wives, if any, when the band goes on tour. It's a little expensive, all right. But then the stern influ- ence of the little woman is a fair ly sure guarantee that an irre- sponsible musiker will turn up for rehearsal and program. One might even call it band-masters $ Wife-insurance.
 The Goldfish Bowl
 Joyous days when the women of New York tainted in the aisles wait- ing to get a glimpse of Clark Gable as he reticently made a personal ap- pearance: when they stepped on each others toes to see Rudy Vallee and waited hours in line outside the theater to pay admission for the privilege of gazing with envy at the curls of Buddy Rogers - are being recalled here at a local theater where Gene Raymond, handsome blonde star and bridegroom of Jean- cite Macdonald, is on view in the | flesh.
 In fact, MT. and Mrs. Raymond's sabbatical in Manhattan has been in its entirety, an eventful one, tc put it mildly. One of their more hilarious experiences occurred wher some strange way, they arrived al the conclusion that they were a cou- pie of unknowns among Gotham's seven or eight million, and tried tc take drive through Central Park in one of those open Victorias. The immediate result was ter rife tangle in which Rolls Royces and taxis participated, all occupants rop-eyed for a peek at the famous couple. Only the driver of the car riage. doxing in memories of other days and other stars. failed to rec
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14

The Roman Catholic religion in the United States gained almost half a mil lion members in the past year, according to figures contained in the Official Cath ollie Directory for 1938," just issued. The total membership of this faith in the U. s. A. is now 21,451 ,460 or approx mately one-fifth of our population. Re- llglon still holds sway in this land for which we can be thankful. When religion goes, so will go the nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14

ognize his fares and may still won- der about the identity of the red headed girl and broad -shouldered boy who tossed him a bill and bounced from his too-revealing equipage into the shadow of a cab.
 Or there was the day they de- cided to have supper in a chain restaurant. The illustrious pair retired to the nearest branch but en route drew a crowd @ block long that would have made the Pied Piper of Hamelin envious. The Ray monds backed away, through rear exit. and ended their supper rendez- vous in comfort in the kitchen, much to the pleasure of the wait- resses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14
WaterbnryS Plight
Situation Here in Town Found Desperate Bridgeport's Example Cited for Benefit of
 Machine Ridden Communities.
BRIDGEPORT TELEGRAM

Mayor Frank Hayes of Waterbury has just ordered a ten per cent re- auction in the salary of all city en- ployes. The reduction IS to go into effect on June l. The mayor in 8 letter disclosing the pay cut declares that when the budget for 1888 was made up in the fall or 1897 there was no intimation that the recession in business would attain its present proportion"
 But he fails to make clear that Waterbury has also uncovered tre- mendous deficit accumulated during
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14
A Solid Front

Democrats don't always desert the President on an importan: piece of legis- lation That was amply demonstrated in Washington late Thursday when the pre- ponderantly-D Democratic House swept the lending-spending bill through and tossed 1t over into the Senate's lap. The vote was 329 to 70, which just about represents the Democratic-Republican standing in the House. The Democrats were solidly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14
Daily Almanac
rises 8:33 p. m. daylight time)

Moon rises 8:33 p. m. daylight time).
 Sun rises 5:36 B. m; sets 8O1 D. n (dav- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 There's full moon today, the change of phase occurring at 4:30 this morning, day. light time. The weather, consequently, for the next seven-day period should be changeable And as it has been nothing but tNat for the last seven days, we don't why it shouldn't still hold good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14

1. When did the original Ku Klux Klan flourish in the U. S.?
 2. Which is the most brilliant star in the heavens?
 3. What was the total number of nations involved in the World War? 4. What is the name of the great vulture of the Andes?
 5. Tn which country is the beau- tiful Loch Oake) Lomond7
 6. What is ethnology?
 '. Why is it easier to swim in salt water than fresh water?
 8. Name the rank in the U. s. Navy next below Captain.
 9. Who composed the opera, Iris tan und Isolde?
 10. In agriculture, what is the process of increasing the growth of crops by an artificial application of water?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14
TINY LAMP POWERFUL

London (UP)-A tiny mercury vapor lamp, measuring only 1h inches in diameter but giving the illumination of a powerful search light, has been developed in a Brit ish research laboratory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14

If you want 2 copy of our booklet PERSONALITY AND CHARM, write to Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents In postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14
Ladies Of The Press Get
 Brass Ring This Week

Washington, May IA. = For real color and sparkle Mrs Rooseyelts press conferences have it all her husbands semweeky bouts with the Capital corps
 EDTORs NOTE-The Brass Ring good for free ride this the Ladies of colorfM with vetar described in the following articIeO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14

It is certainly a joke on somebody when unknown persons in Warsaw, Po- land, smash the shop windows of Jewish watchmaker named Adolf Hitler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14

c. How is cointreau pronounced? :? A. Kwan-troh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14

Chancellor Schuschnigg of Austria will be tried for his life on the charge of patriotism.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14

0. Is it possible to store silk gar- ments for any length of time?
 A. If the garments are made from pure dye silk they will not disinte- grate when stored for several years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Commandant is pronounced kom'- -man- dant; not kom- mand' ant

A. By Universal Pictures Com pany, Inc.
 o. What is a mud-sill? A. It is an old name for rail- road cross-tie; and during the Civil war period was used by southern CTS as a contemptuous term for northernerS.
 @. Was Boston or New York the first U. s. city to have subway?
 A. The first subway lines in this country were projected both in New York city and Boston, but owing to legal delays in New York, work was begun first in Boston, and the sub- way was opened in 1898. Work on the New York subway started in 1900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14
Test Y o UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-14

The Presidents press con- ferences frequently begin late, but not his wife's. Promptly at the appointed hour, colored attend ant unhooks the plush rope sep- arating the residential part of the White House from that part which visitors may view, and the Ladies of the Press go up the
Evening star., 1938-02-13
WOMEN DEFY OLD
TRAVEL .PROVERB
Make up 43 Per Cent of Pas.
sengers on Foreign
Travel Ships.

Women should not travel at all and
married men not much. This was a
proverb which had some vogue 200
years ago in the guide books of the
day. Quite different proverb could
be made today based on the figures
recently released by the United States
Passport Bureau. Out of every 100
passengers leaving America for for
eign travel, mostly to Europe, 43 were
females, from girls to grandmothers
While many wrote on their passport
applications that they were nurses,
actresses, clerks, teachers, students
and servants. more than one third
wrote that they were housewives;
ordinary homebodies. Compared with
1896, fewer students, teachers, clerks
and servants went to Europe, while
housewives went in much greater num-
bers.
It is a common notion that the over
vhelming majority of tourists to Eu-
rope go just for a good time, but ac-
cording to the official figures less than
half professed this as the object of
their trip. The presence of so many
women on transatlantic liners prob
ably explains why over Sc. 900 went on
family affairs" 10000 more than the
year before. Family affairs include
visits to old homelands, to children
In European schools, to the cemeteries
by gold star mothers. Family affairs
accounted for one-third of the total
passenger movement.
Other interesting facts stand out
from the statistical tables prepared by
Evening star., 1938-02-13

effects Of civilization on the simple,
kindly and aristocratic Balinese, and
has appointed a special representa-
tive to advise on policies that would
maintain their faith In themselves
and in their customs as far As is
practical in a progressive world. The
book explores traditions. arts, fes-
tivals and all phases Of life Of these
statuesque people, and is delightfully."-
illustrated.
IF THE travel industry Is inclined
to answer the complaints of those
who sigh for the lands Of other days,
1t would say that American tourists
want conveniences modelled after
American standards. To prove 1t
they need but point to convincing
figures. Increased tourism popularity
invariably follows modern facilities.
The rebuttal is overpowering. There
Is nothing left to argue but the
principle Of the thing; that and raise
the question Of where the tourists of
tomorrow will find bit Of alluring,
dreamy, unspoiled native life. We'll
find out" answers ever -obliging
Tourism.
Evening star., 1938-02-13

TRAVEL.
Evening star., 1938-02-13

the Government. If you think that
thousands Of people who 60 abroad
go for their health, crowding the liners
with semi-invalids. the Government
says you should know that less than
per cent went for reasons of health.
If you think only rich people 60 to
Europe, 1t is worth knowing that
bankers, brokers. manufacturers. law
yers and retired gentlemen represent
only about is per cent of all passen-
gers, while skilled laborers, clerks,
servants, salesmen and farmers repre-
sent one-f1fth.
The really outstanding fact in the
Governments report is that nearly
40 per cent of the total number Of
tourists were repeaters, while 60 per
cent represented new recruits to the
annual jaunt Of seeking vacations in
other lands.
Evening star., 1938-02-13
BY JACQUES FUTRELLE, Jr.

A MONG the penalties the Amer
~ ican traveller takes with him
~ to the worlds remote and
"A charmingly primitive places
as we'll as the by-paths of Europe are
the standards he enjoys in his home
city. With the chip I'VE don't put up
with that at home" on his shoulder
he carries the torch of American con-
veniences, demanding efficient serv-
ice and modern accommodations to
which he is accustomed.
The American tourists money talks,
and SO automobiles replace jinrick-
shas, the bell of the telephone jan
giles in Java's jungles, ham and eggs
are served at Hawaiian breakfasts,
travellers Splosh in American bath
tubs to wash off the dust of Africa
and broad and utilitarian hotel rises
as close to lazy. sun-drenched beach
as the law, which winks invitingly at
Better Business, allows.
Thus the Yankee traveller conquers
the economic heather. Americanizes
the world so he may go away and be
at home.
Evening star., 1938-02-13
CARACAS RETAINS
COLONIAL AGE AIR
Spectacular and Honey
Beauty Wins Interest
of Tourists.

CARACAS. Feb. 12.-One of the most
fascinating cities in South America
k Caracas, capital of Venezuela and
. city Of 100000, resting 5000 feet
above sea level in an amphitheater
Of rust st-colored mountains
It is only miles as the plane flies
from the port of La Guaira, but
inasmuch as the port is practically
walled off from the interior by noun
tains, the winding, twisting trip by
rail, or by motor, covers about %
miles. The motor route, one of the
most famous and most thrilling noun
tain trips in the world, approaches
Caracas over a hill which presents a
spectacular eagle view of the red
rooted houses nesting in its bowl Of
mountains.
These houses, one soon discovers,
are all built around garden-like patios,
where the family spends most of its
arhome hours-this applies alike to
the unpretentious one-story structures
and to the palatial homes found in
the suburbs. The latter are set along
wide boulevards adorned with statues
and plazas. Many of the streets. how
ever. are narrow lanes with overhang-
Ing balconies. For Caracas, in spite
OF It's modern aspects has managed
to retain more Spanish colonial at
mosphere than any other South Amer
lean capital, with the exception, per-
haps, of Quito
Orchids and MOsaics.
IN the center of the city is the
Plaza Bolivar with an admirable
equestrlenne statue of the great lib
orator. The square is studded with
trees fairly filled with orchids and is
paved with lovely mosaics--the set
ting for the evening band concert and
the promenade, or paseo as it was
called in colonial times Interesting
buildings include the Cathedral. built
at the beginning Of the 18th century;
the Governmental Palace, the hand
some National Capitol with its famous
Salon Eliptico; Casa Bolivar, the house
IN which the great patriot was born,
and the National Pantheon, Ven-
ezuelas Westminster, in which he is
buried.
Inc marketplace OF San Jacinto,
near Bolivar's house, is a good place
to study native types, to sample in
Vulnerable and very exotic tropical
fruits and to buy such intriguing
things as "alpargatas,' bright -hued
sandals made from cotton and articles
made from coconut shells.
Tortoise Shell Souvenirs.
Other merchandise which finds
favor with visitors are the native
pearls and articles made from tortoise
shell to be found in the shopping
district in the center of the city
In the suburbs of Caracas, which
are thoroughly modern, are four ex-
elusive clubs-the Club de la Florida,
with q section devoted to children's
activities; the Palos Grandes, on the
slopes of Avila Mountain; Ell Paraiso
Club and a handsome country club
with fine golf course. The l8-hole
course at Blandin also is good. Ten
mis-, riding and swimming are other
popular sports
Horse races are held every week at
the hippodrome on Paraiso boulevard.
Cockfghts are popular sport. And
two bull rings provide Sunday after
noon entertainment. There are several
good cinemas in Caracas.
Evening star., 1938-02-13
PASSENGERS SEE FIGHTS
Game Cocks Perform Every Sun
day in West Indies.

SAN JUAN, Feb. 12.-Cockfighting
In the West Indies rivals the popularity
Of baseball in the United States, and
every Sunday after mass whole con-
gregations flock to the outskirts OF
towns and cities for these fights. The
humblest native often has q game
rooster In his back yard; he grooms
him and feeds him as II he were the
finest race horse.
Cruise passengers may see these
fights II they wish on the outskirts
Of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Havana
and Port-au-Prince, capital of Haiti.
Evening star., 1938-02-13
Brewery to Be Host.

Members Of Local No. rs. Bartend-
ers' Union, will be guests of the
Christian Heurich Brewing Co. for a
tour Of the plant at 1890 pm. Thurs
day.
Evening star., 1938-02-13
The Travellers Notebook
The Veteran Globe Troffer Who Wants Lands
Unspoiled by american Gadgets of Civil;za.
ton Is Not Alone.
FORTUNATELY there is resistance

FORTUNATELY there is resistance
Europe's cities. excusing superla-
tives with shrug that says, These
are for our guests" compromised and
have developed happy medium be-
tween what Americans expect and
Old World flavor. For instance, typ
ically American soda fountains spring
up in Paris. but the Frenchman sips
his wine at the sidewalk cafe; Ger
many and Switzerland, both host
minded. teach English as secondary
languages, and out in the French
provinces the tavern keepers are be-
ing impressed with the bath-w with
every-room theory by Americans who,
inconsistently enough. betake them
selves of the beaten track to discover
bit Of old. true France.
But for all its Americanization, Eu-
rope is popular and perhaps only a
small minority objects. Not all are
Joseph Conrads and, seeing on a map
the word ''unexplored," say, Il shall 70
there" Yet fortunately the pangs of
conscience against furnishing re-
freshing atmosphere one finds in travel
are still alive.
OCCASIONALLY one comes across
a veteran traveller who remembers
Hawaii as 1t used to be-mildly prim-
tive. This traveller grew to manhood
in the horse and buggy age, for about
the time the automobile began its
ascendancy the great Hawaiian tourist
craze struck America. Echoing in
popular song and story through cities
and hamlets, the fad swept the ranks
OF travellers few years before the
World War But the old-time globe
trotter sighs. and not necessarily horse
and buggy sighs. In the natives GUS
toms and simplicity he found the isles
greatest charm-a charm glamorized.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-02-03

YOUR front door greets your
friends before you do. Is it
dressed to look it's best? Here are
some simple rules that will be
useful in selecting the material
and style for front door curtain
ing.
Choose a fabric that looks well
on both sides and that harmonizes
with the outside color of your door
as well as with the color scheme
of the hall or room into which it
opens. A simple net curtain mate
rial or plain silk are good to use
but if your door is white on the
outside think twice before you
choose the usual ecru or pongee
color. White net or silk of a
color to match the shutters or the
trim of the house will look infinite
ly more attractive and will not be
too conspicuous. The curtains
may be made double with a diff
ferent color on the inside if need
be. Pale yellow is another color
that is always safe to use as it
gives the: effect of light shining
through the door.
These curtains should be firmly
anchored both top and bottom