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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
A Book a Day

Somewhere between the ''red varmints" and the noble red man. schools of writing about the Indi- ans, the truth must lie.
 John M. Oskison, who is proud of the Cherokee blood in his veins, has kept to that middle ground in "Tecumseh and His Times" Put nam: $2.75). A natural pride in a blood tie to the race which pro- duced Tecumseh, King Philip, Pom tiac, Logan, Osceola, and Seyuoyah has set the tone of his life of a great Indian leader, and leads to a rather disparaging picture of Will liam Hsnry Harrison, the nemesis who pursued TecunSeh until the latter's death at the Battle of the Thames in 1872.
 But it is the picture of Tecunseh that matters, and without oyer- idealization, Oskison has drawn a fine figure of a man who refused to permit the slaughter of wounded and beaten men (can every civilized race say as much today) and pre- vented the torture of prisoners lone hears of instances even today.)
 Teolmseh was one with Pontiac and the other Indian leaders who dreamed of wide federations of scattered tribes to halt the onward push of white settlers into Indian lands. Partly at least because of the responsibility of his brother, "The Prophet" Tecumseh's dream was doomed to failure, but not without a certain dignity. Teeumseh himself had qualities of honesty and courage that are never lost.
 To American civilization, the product of many peoples, these first Americans have contributed much. Oskison's book gives q needed re- hinder of that contribution. w. T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07

Wonder how our local streets have recovered from the effects of the Septem- Der hurricane Only in the outlying dis tricts can any traces of the ravages now be seen But it isn't that way in other parts of the state. It will be good year or more before many communities erase all traces of wreckage and damage. We really don't know how lucky we were over here in the Naugatuck Valley. Sheltered as we are, we escape many of Natures forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
In Today's Mail
 Anonymous letters will not be accepted unless accom- panied with writer's name.
VOTE FOR LONERGAN" SPIRIT RAMPANT
 IN STATE

Windsor, Conn. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 "Vote for Lonergan" seems to be on everyone's tongue regardless of his or her politics.
 This interested me to attend a rally at Bushnell Memorial. Loner- gan recited one after another vir- tues of New Deal legislation. It couldn't be denied.
 Not until got home did it occur to me that such instances of the modern economic and social legisla- tion has been accomplished within constitutional authority. Now I see the reason for the great general ap- proval of Lonergan.
 This well-balanced judgment cou- pied with courage of conviction ard high integrity causes my tongue to join in Vote for Lonergan."
 .. ... e. NON-PARTISAN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07

that he himself took it up, secured an dictlnent.
 Free Clothing
 The biggest mass distribution of clothing in peacetitne history, now in progress, is being done so quietly by state and WPA officials that hardly a line about 1t has appeared in the press.
 The clothes are the 7,5eO,O 900 surplus garments for men, women and children that the government bought from manufacturers at a cost of S15,OOO,0OO to provide stimulus for employment.
 Of this, $R,50O,000 went for 1,- 100000 mems and boys suits and overCoats, $1,43S,OOO for 100000 Woinen's and children's garments, the remainder for hundreds of thousands of knitted dresses, sweaters, mackinaws, jackets and raireoats.
 Three groups are receiving the clothes: First, destitute uaemploy- ahles who have no source of ifl- come of any kind; second, state relief recipients without jobs; third, WPA workers, and those re- ceiving old-age pensions and uil- employment insurance.
 The basic rule for all classes is that no attire be given anyone who can afford to buy.
 ClaustrOphObia
 British embassy officials tell this one about the questionnaires sent throughout Britain by de- fense officials to learn the degree of civilian preparation for air at- tack, and whether bomb shelters were adequate. Among the qties- tions asked was this one: DO you suffer from claustrophobia'
 Ofieials were surprised to note that practically all men answered No, but many women replied that they did suffer from claustro- phobia. They decided to see if the question had been properly under stood.
 Interviewing a woman, they asked, We notice you have indi- cated you suffer from claustro- phobia. Are you quite sure?"
 "Oh. yes, quite sure," came the answer.
 'Bnt do you know what the word means?"
 'Yes. I looked 1t up in the dictionary. It means fear of confinement"
 Merry-G Round
 Tommy Cercoran, closest advis- CT to Roosevelt, once served as legal representative to a hat man. ufacturer. He never wears a hat. Post ofiiee inspectors have been checking the source of an anonymous Message to the American People" mailed from San Francisco to all Congress men. It accuses Roosevelt of be- ing under the domination" of the Church of Rome and the Jewish church. The new resident commissioner of the Philippines, Joaquin M. Elizalde, had to give up polo to come to Washington. Tn Manila, he and his three brothers made a crack polo team, one of the few four brothers teams in the world.
 Copyright, 1888, by United Feature Syndicate, Ine.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07

All lovers of nature are interested is contributions to our nations rec ord of care for lile and for hfes surroundings. Mans harmonious adaptation to his environment. whether of a utlitaran, esthetic or religious or spiritual nature, is one of his most commendable aspira- tions toward increased largess and happiness.
 Millions of our citizenry are deep ly interested in such accord or anl- ity, and are heartened when specific instances of success Tn achieving it come to light. Still alive is the American spirit that moves us as individuals quietly to inquire: "Who interpreted the cries of the tree-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR
 Louvre Is pronounced loo-vr; not lpov.

e. What was the real name of "Bonny Prince Charlie?"
 A. Charles Edward Louis Philip Casirair Stuart, 1728-1788. He is also known as the 'sYoung Preten- der.p
 @. Do 1919 Lincoln cents with VDR, or any other issues, command a premium?
 A. A large coin dealer states that there are no Lincoln cents in cir culation for which any dealer will pay premium. Such coins are only salable when in bright, new condition just as they came from the mint, but those of recent years are not in demand at all. The sig nature (VDB) is on an issue of nearly thirty million pieces.
 o. When was the first transcon- tinental air mail service inaugtirated between New York City and San Francisco?
 A. In 1920. The mail was carried Dy planes III the dayClme ana Dy trains at night.
 o. Who is the head of the As- trononical Department of Harvard University2
 A. pr. Harlow Shapley is the Director of the Observatory and head of the Astronomical Depart inent.
 @. How many arches are there in a human f0gt?
 A. Three.
 If you wa=it . copy of our book let, aEFATis AND gONeTELLA- TIONS," write to The Waterbury Democrats washington B urea U, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. 0. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
Selected Poem
PUBLIC TELEPHONE

tstanton A. Coplentz in the New York Sun) If it could speak with its own voice and tell
 To what dark passions it has given tongue,+
 The night alarms; and fires; and lovers wrung With sobs of parting; threats like bolts from hell To quivering hearers; tidings, "Al is well
 After the sick-bedi"; bridal anthems sung,
 And death reports; and moans of hearts unstrung By grief; and child-hps prattling like bell- If it could speak of these, then what tale,
 Beyond Balzacs power to recount.
 Would 1t recallI Here is the passive fount From which life leaps and surges in gale,-
 This cool black tubel It rings the just amount Five cents, or tenl"-and fate is here for sale!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
Daily Almanac
Moon rises 4:s5 p. m.

Moon rises 4:S5 p. m
 Sun rises 6:29 a. m; sets 4:42 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 Full moon this afternoon between 4 and o'clock brings not only an eclipse, but fore- cast of continued fair weather. Whereas last month the moons phases were all on the foul side, this month they are the opposite. Last month the opposite of the forecasts came true. What about November?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07

Neat little rhyme in Canadian paper = 'The optimist enjoys the best; the peSsimist prefers the rest"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
LIaHT rusEs ACCEssIRIE

Anyone who has ever had occasion to replace q light fuse will appreciate the ease with which this unit on the new Chevrolets can be located and replaced. It is under the i6ft= hand edge of the cowl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07

 1. Name the art of engraving on gems and precious stones. 3. Where are the Diomede Is lands2
 3. Name the president of the A. F. of '.
 4. What IS a pseudorynlp 5. on what hay is Miami, Fla.f s. Name the Philistine woman loved by Samson. [. For what government agency do the initials I. O. o. stande 3. IS the human hair g conductor of electrieitye
 5. What is q sOfnniloquists 10. Tn which state is the Black warrior RlVegs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07

There's too much signing of political blank checks. Candidates should confess all before election
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
No True "Elonds of" for FDR--Fie Has Token Part in Every Crucial Political
 Contest Coming Up Tomorrow; Some
 Moves Escaped Publicity, Others Not
ana ROnHRR c AIfRN
nS DREW pEARscN

WASHINGTON Nov. 7--Consderng the fact that FDR announced handsoff policy in the various state election battles his record for intervening in them is ram ahl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07


 @. Which States in the U. s. have now adopted laws requiring blood tests before marriage license can be issued? Have you summary of state marriage laws?
 A. The following states require a physicians certificate of freedom from venereal disease from both ap- plicants as a prerequisite to the issuance of a marriage license: Con- necticut, Illinois, Kentucky (effec- tive Jan. l, 1940), Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon Subject to referendum vote Nov. 8), Rhode Island, Wisconsin. The following require such certifi- cates from the male applicant only; Alabama, Louisiana, North Dakota, Texas, Wyoming. A summary of marriage laws of the States in booklet form is available from our Service Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. O., for 10 cents to cover mailing and other costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
Questions and
 Answers
By Frederick M. Kerby

Enclose 8 three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- yion of fact OF information to thu Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be nn- dertaken. Be sure all mail Is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, lO1s Thirteenth, Street, Washington. D. c.
 THE EllrTOR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
T est Y Q UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven ef these test questions? Turn tO last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07

e. How many arches are there in a human fagt?
 A. Three.
Evening star., 1938-10-23
Army and Navy Union

Meetings this week are: Special
Troops Garrison Dance Committee,
Tuesday, at the Armory; Department
Council Wednesday, 8 pm, at the
Armory, and 121st Engineers Garrison,
Friday, pm, at the Armory.
Department Adjt Milton j. Eckert
announced the election of a DEPART
ment senior vice commander and a
department Junior vice commander at
the meeting on october 26.
Department Comdr. Ralph N. Wer-
ner reports progress in the drive for
funds to buy baskets for Thanksgiving
and Christmas
Comdr. James NJ Lynch will COM
plete final arrangements for the Spe-
cial Troops installation and dance on
November 10 at the Capital Country
Club at the meeting on october 81.
Presidents Own Garrison met at
10l5 L street NV. last Monday Mrs,
Marie Anderson presided. Mrs. Bessie
S. Werner was initiated.
Evening star., 1938-10-23

gress, without reference to any other
building or armory program which
may be presented to Congress.
Officials have not disclosed what
plans they will make to attempt to
draw from Congress money with
which to purchase a site and pro-
vide at least for one large building
under which all of the organizations
can be housed. They made an effort
to have their armory money included
in the District of Columbia estimates
but it is doubted now by those who
have been following the situation of
local expenditures that either the
Commissioners or the Bureau of the
Budget will leave the large fund in.
Furthermore, there is feeling in
some local sources that the matter
OF providing building is one for the
Federal Government and not for the
District, and this is given further
support by the resolution of the
National Guard Association, which
says specifically that Congress is SOLE
ly responsible for this project.
1t was pointed out that for more
than 80 years officers who have COM
manded the Guard have constantly
and consistently placed before respon-
sible officials of the Federal Govern
ment, the District of Columbia and
the Congress the lack Of proper armory
facilities for the militia, with recon-
mencations for the correction of the
unsatisfactory conditions, but without
result
Evening star., 1938-10-23
HEAD Of RESERVE
ASKS FOR RELIEF
Battalion Commander Seeks
Transfer Because of
Civil Duties.

The 1st Battalion, United States
Naval Reserves in the District Of Co.
lumbia, is about to lose its commander,
1t. James E. Sullivan, 1t was learned
from an authoritative source. This
officer, to whose untiring efforts is at
tributed the present high standing Of
the organization, has requested to be
relieved of command Of the battalion
because of the pressure Of civilian
duties.
The battalion is now aboard the
battleship Texas, which this week end
planned to be at the United States
naval base at Guatanamo, Cuba. 1t.
Sullivan was unable to make the train
ing cruise because OF his civilian
duties. He is an aviation specialist
in the Bureau Of Aeronautics Of the
Navy Department., where he has a
national reputation in the industry
as an aircraft materials expert. He
is member of several commercial
and governmental aircraft committees.
including a subcommittee of the Ma
tional Advisory Committee on Aero
nautics. a
He has a wide and varied ex-
perience in the Naval Reserve, hav-
Evening star., 1938-10-23
National Union

Joseph N. Bonifant, member of the
Advisory Board, Boy Scout troop con-
nected with st. Matthews Lutheran
Church, spoke to the members of
Victory Council relative to the for
nation of National Union troop.
Senator Michael j. Kindsfather, who
is sponsoring the movement, will visit
the eight councils. He requests the
selection of a representative from each
council to serve on the troop commit
tee. Henry H. Steiner was admitted
to membership.
Arrangements are being made for
the reception to be rendered to Edward
A. Myers, national secretary treasurer,
who will spend few days in Wash
ington with the Executive Board and
Committee on Glass Ceremonial.
Senators Michael j. Kindsfather,
William j. O'Brien and Elmer john
son will be hosts to the delegates of
the Executive Board. Arrangements
are being made for an oyster roast to
be held today October 23) at the
johnson summer residence.
Evening star., 1938-10-23
Forty and Eight

In connection with the big Armistice
Eve celebration dance, scheduled by
Grande Voiture 174, on November 10
at Wardman Park Hotel, Chairman
Tommy Murray has announced ap-
pointments of chairmen.
At the last meeting Of the Grand
Cheminot, committee was appointed
to look into the feasibility of the
Grande Voiture sponsoring a junior
base ball team in the 1899 season.
Voyageurs O'Connell, Heine and
O'Brien were assigned this duty by
Grand Chef De Care Schroth. It was
recommended that the Voiture give an
oyster roast on December and an
other on January %. Final plans for
the dinner for Camdr. Brady were
discurred at the regular meeting Fri
day night. Francis Miller and Jack
O'Connell are joint chairmen Of the
Dinner Committee. ..,.
Evening star., 1938-10-23
NATIONAL GROUP
BACKS ARMORY
Militia Officers Urge Congress to
Provide Building
Hare

In their efforts to be made before
the next Congress to have provision
made for new National Guard
Armory here, the organization officers
are expected to have the support of
the militia throughout the country.
Brig. Gen. Albert L. Cox, commanding
the local militia, who has just re-
turned from San Francisco, where the
National Guard Officers Association
of the United States held its annual
convention, said that body took cog
nizance of the armory situation here
and passed resolution in which it
directed its officers and the Executive
Council to take such action as is neces-
Sary to aid the District Guard in
obtaining funds for the purchase of
sites and for the construction of suit
able buildings.
The resolution recommended to the
President and to Congress that the
sites and buildings be provided to
adequately house the militia. 1t also
called attention that the local militia
is the only one in the country for
which the Congress is solely respon-
sible. 1t said that the local Guard
should be provided with sites and
buildings by the next session of Con-
Evening star., 1938-10-23
Y. M. G. A. News

A report meeting of the Y. M. c. A.
membership campaign will be held at
6 pm. tomorrow. The Dormitory
Bowling League will meet at 8 pm.
tomorrow
The Rev. Harry v. Porter will con-
duct his Bible class in the Wood
ward School for Boys on Tuesday at
10:45 am. The Dormitory Basketball
League will play at 9 pm. Tuesday.
The Dormitory Council will hold a
social and dance at pm. Wednes-
day. Charles Yates is chairman.
The weekly motion picture program
will be presented at the Cleveland
Park branch of the Y. M. c. A.,
Thirty fourth and Lowell streets, on
Thursday at Z.
A membership campaign dinner will
be held in the assembly hall on Fri
day at 6 pm.
Evening star., 1938-10-23
Spanish War Veterans
Auxiliory

Mrs. Madse Ryce presided at the
meeting of the George Dewey Naval
Auxiliary October II. The department
president inspected the auxiliary, and
reports were made by the delegates to
the national convention. Rummage
sale on october 26; dinner. November
2, and bingo, November 81.
The Gen. Nelson A. Miles Auxil-
iary met, with Mrs. Alice M. Huyck
presiding Plans were completed for
the annual Halloween dance at Pyth-
ian Temple on October 29. At the close
of the meeting the auxiliary was enter
tanned by Miles Camp.
Mrs Alice Lusky announces bingo
party for November 3 at 1901 K street
NE. for the benefit Of the Child Well
fare Committee.
The Presidents Club will meet Octo-
ber 26 at Childs' Restaurant.
Meetings for this week are: Monday,
Petit Auxiliary: Wednesday, Presi-
dents Club: Friday, Miles Auxiliary;
Saturday, Halloween dance.
Evening star., 1938-10-23
Regular Veterans

Gen. Malin Craig Post No. 20, Regu-
lar Veterans Association, held Depart
ment Night at 1903 Fourteenth street
NV. last Tuesday to honor the de-
partment commander and post COM
manders in this vicinity. Department
Comdr. George E. Wilder, Post Comdr.
Roy D. Hopgood and Comdr. Harry NJ
Burke of Post No. 253 at Boiling Field,
spoke.
Martha Washington Chapter Ladies
Auxiliary, Regular Veterans Associa-
ton, met at the club house on L street
NV, to discuss plans for the bingo
party ON October rs. The chapter
meets the first and third Tuesdays Of
each month.
Evening star., 1938-10-23
American War Mothers

The District of Columbia Chapter
held election of officers at the busi-
ness meeting October IA at the ma
tional headquarters, 1927 New Hamp-
shire avenue NV. Mrs. John Eckert
was reelected president, Mrs. George
S. CARL, first vice president; Mrs.
Robert Burg. second vice president;
Mrs. George G. Behrens recording
secretary; Mrs. Elizabeth M. Tucker,
corresponding secretary; Mrs. Bahia
Scordos, treasurer; Mrs. Mary T.
Shanahan, custodian of records; Mrs.
Phillips Criswell, chaplain, and Mrs.
Emma K. Pairo. historian.
Chairman of committee will be
selected by Mrs Eckert and announced
at the business meeting, November IL.
Installation Of officers will be held
at national headquarters, October 28,
at 8 pm. The chapter will entertain
the Admiral Countz and Bicentennal
Chapters and guests in honor OF the
10th anniversary Of the founding OF
the American War Mothers in the
District of Columbia.
Mrs. Phillips Criswell is in charge
OF arrangements assisted by Mrs.
George S. CARL.
Evening star., 1938-10-23

bers of Victory Post and other units.
Refreshments were served and motion
pictures were shown of the recent
convention of the American Legion
in Los Angeles.
The Washington Police and Fire
Unit met October 13 at the Thomas
Circle Club, when officers were in
stalled by Past Department President
Mrs. Roberta Faucet as follows:
President, Mrs. Hilda M. Christian:
vice president, Mrs. Rose Riley; vice
president, Mrs. Grace Comingore; vice
president, Mrs Daisy Dalton; chaplain
Mrs. Elizabeth Keltner; sergeant al
arms, Mrs. Edna McCutcheon; his.
torian, Mrs. Julia Rockford; color
bearer, Mrs. Ina Ruth Keltner; color
bearer, Mrs. Olivia Bishop; secretary
and treasurer, Mrs Julia Rockford.
Evening star., 1938-10-23
RESERVE TRAINING
SCHEDULE LISTED
Course to Start October q
Artillery Meeting and
Other Activities.

The 1938-39 inactive status training
schedule for District officers of the
Ordnance Department, composed Of
eight conferences, will be inaugurated
at local Reserve headquarters October
81. J. c. Gray of the Office of the
chief of ordnance, will discuss the
fundamentals of small arms design.
Maj. c. w. Reed will discuss the train
ing Of Ordnance Reserve officers on
November 18 and Maj. c. H. Drewry
will lecture on the fabrication of small
arms on December %.
Beginning with the 1889 calendar
year, the schedule will be as follows:
January 26, mobilization supply, by
Maj. C.. H. Keck; February %. de-
velopment of artillery, by Maj. Eliza
son; March %, ordnance mechanical
vehicles, by Maj. j. X. Christmas;
April q, aircraft armament develop
ment, by Maj. R. c. Coupland and
May IS Maj. S. B. Ritchie will dis
cuss industrial mobilization.
District Coast Artillery officers will
meet at Reserve headquarters today at
$50 am, when location of anti-air-
craft guns and searchlight positions
will be discussed. The Judge Advocate
General Department officers and the
Quartermaster and Finance Depart
ments meet tomorrow The law officers
will take up Army regulations and
executive regulations in general, while
the quartermaster and finance officers
will take up close order drill and the
Quartermaster Corps Administration
will be the subject of the Candidates
School Thursday evening" District
ordnance officers will meet that same
evening, when 1t. j. C. Gray of the
Office of the chief Of ordnance will
discuss the fundamentals of small arms
design. Officers of the 1300th to 1327th
Service Units will meet Friday evening
Five officers of the 320th Infantry
have been promoted to the next higher
grade. All will remain assigned tc
that regiment. They include First
1t. George L. Webber, promoted tc
captain, and Second Its. Thomas s
Hinkel, Benjamin J. Camp, Charles
r. Boucher and John O. Woods. al
advanced to first lieutenant.
Evening star., 1938-10-23
TO MARK NAVY DAY

The Washington branch Of the Fleet
Reserve Association will celebrate Navy
Day, October q, by participating in
the exercises at the John Paul Jones
statue, Potomac Park, at noon.
The branch's Navy Day dance will
be held in the evening at Pythian
Temple and will be attended by many
Of the national officers including
President, Alexander Steele, Secretary
G. E. Lofgren, Financial Secretary G.
A. fudge and Treasurer p. q. Cronan.
Evening star., 1938-10-23

lklS ~Cu dCllfcly
associated wit h
the local bat
talon for more
than a decade.
He first became
associated " | t h
the organization
as a junior di-
vision Officer and
has, at various
times, held all Of
the officer assign
mentS in the unit,
up to his present
detail as bat
talon comman-