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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
Power at Lima

There is more interest throughout this hemisphere in the conference of Ameri- can nations at Lima, Peru, next month, than there has ever been in such gath ering. The people of all our republics, whatever may be the actual degree of de- mocracy represented by their present regimes, believe in liberty and want to keep this New World free from the tyran- nies and entertainments of the Old World The meeting of minds in that mountain capital of the ancient Incas should result in greater unity for our two continents and a better understand ing of what our remotenesS from Europe and Asia means to us all.
 In any such assemblage Uncle Sam, as big brother of the rest, naturally sits at head of the table-not literally, but by in fluence arising from the economic and military power he represents. It is not cause for arrogance but challenge to responsibility. What is said and done at Lima may affect the destinies of this hemisphere for hundred years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
Changed RevoIutiOnist

The other day there died in New York a citizen named B. Charney Vladeck. Many Americans outside of New York City had never heard of him, but his story should interest us all The New York Evening Post said of him, in an editorial, "His life was socially useful one, and his activities in recent years had won him a wide and deserved esteem"
 He was one of the founders of the Amer ican Labor Party He was Fusion Laborite minority leader in the city council. He was manager of the Jewish Daily Forward, a metropolitan newspaper. He served two terms on the New York Board of Aldermen. He had taken part in better housing programs and was mem Der of the American Civil Liberties Union. Mayor Le Guardia appointed him to the City Housing Authority, and he had recently been, elected again to the city council.
 Mr. Vladeck was born in Czarist Russia. In his youth he was a revolutioniSt. He narrowly escaped exile in Siberia. Then he came to America, where he ceased to be revolutionist and became supporter of democracy and moderate reform. In a country where all freedom was denied, violent revolution seemed necessary. In the United States, where freedom not only existed but was the foundation on which the nation was built, the Demo- cratic process was recognized and fol- lowed. There is lesson here for Aneri- cans and for aliens in our midst
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
Fast Freights

Transportation goes in more and more for speed, on the highways, the railroads and the airways. The rails have been, so to speak, little slower than the others in going faster, but they are making up for lost time. Mile-a-minute trains have become familiar in almost every section of the country since the appearance of the Streamlined, stainless-steel Zephyrs. Both Diesels and steam are involved. The new 6,000-horsepower Diesel-electric train just put on the Washington-M Miami run is the most modern example.
 It isn't only passenger trains. Freights, too, have been speeding up, and rail men are talking of mile-a-minute freight trains. These will cost far more per unit, of course, but they will carry much more freight in given time and they will be better for perishable goods. The govern ment is expected to back such develop ment, as it undertakes railroad rehabil- itation program. Evidently the rails, re- gently despaired of, are entering new era of progress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22

time from their own work. The reply was, If any man in Lebanon can not give up the day to this celebra- tior, the town has no use for him. !" This remark shows the spirit of old '76 still fingered in Lebanon.
 Mrs. Bethiah H. WattleS, the owner of the war office which was Governor Trumbuls residence dur ing the Revolutionary war, was it's donor. Lineal descendants of Jona- than Trumbull and General Jabez Huntington raised the flag over the war office to commence the celebra- ton. General Joseph R. Hawley gave an address and then there was an exhibit of loaned historical ar- ticles at the war office. A dinner call was sounded by the drum corps, and the guests were cordially invited to participate in many of the good things which Lebanon hospitality had provided.
 Soon after the dinner hour had elapsed assembly call was sounded and the procession marched to the war office. The war office was pre- scented to the Society of the Sons of the Revolution by Nathaniel Wil- Hams. The acceptance of this gift was made by the president of the society. After this a little music was furnished, a poem was read by Thomas s. Collier, followed by an address by Reverend Dr. Leonard w. Bacon, and then America" was sung by the whole gathering. Ad- dresses were given by the invited guests and the ceremony was closed. This is just.a rough sketch of what took place in Lebanon on June 15, 1891, but it seems to me that their spirit of generosity was manifested on this occasion.
 Another historical monument of equal importance is the Lebanon meeting house, which was destroyed by the terrific hurricane that recent ly swept through Connecticut. I be- lieve organizations throughout Con- necticut should now in turn come to the aid of the residents of Lebanon to make it possible to restore to these generous people their meeting house for place of worship.
 Very truly yours,
 R. S. IF.
 Wethersfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
|PressC Comment
WILLIAM H. HAcKETT

(Hartford Courant)
 Appointed State Tax Comnis- sioner in 1883, William H. Hackett struggled manfully with the difficult problems created by declining rev. enues during the latter years of the depression. Despite his efforts, to- gether with the efforts of the spe- cial tax commission appointed in the same year, the tax problem in Connecticut is not yet solved, and it probably never will be to the en- tire satisfaction of alfl the people Yet for whatever progress has been made MT. >Hackett is entitled to his share of the credit, and his service is particularly to be remembered for his efforts to improve the tax collection, the accounting and the financial reports of the towns of the state.
 His death two years before the ex- piration of his second term creates another vacancy for MT. Baldwin to fill when he becomes governor. In all probability, he will name a Re publican to the post, and the people of the state will not consider him unduly partisan if he does. Yet they would regard most lnfavorably an effort to replace all the commis- SionerS whose terms expire during the next year with members of the Republican party regardless of the quality of service rendered by the incumbents, and they will be favor ably impressed with his recent state ment that there will be no build- ing up of patronage system for the purpose of my reelection in l04O."
 The best insurance that MT. Bald- win could take out for his reelection two years hence would be a demon- stration that he will make no ap- pointments to high posts for merely partisan reasons and that he is ready to retain in service all. oiii- cials whose records show their ca 'pacity and eficiency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, Nov. 9 = We are pleased to announce the founding of the Screwballs of America, 8 non- political, non-sectarian club which has for its purpose A Sense of Hu- nor.
 If this nation keeps its sense of humor," the slogan follows, i've need never fear a dictatorship"
 The ScrewballS of America hope ambitiously to deflate the stuffed shirts here and abroad.
 Of course, a movement like this one has to start of with daft strategy. And do anything for 8 laugh. Therefore, the charter mem bers of the Screwballs of America are holding the first meeting in the catacombs at the 34th Street exca- vation of the new Sixth Avenue Sub- way. There they will have buffet luncheon, discuss the plan of action, laugh their heads of.
 They chose their underground locale for an obvious reason: to att tract attention. And no doubt they will Humorists are in the roll call and comedians, too, and if any trackwalker should saunter by and ask what they are doing down there. they can chorus: Pardon us, we were just waiting for a subway"
 Sharp Words and Music
 The Music World paid its respects to another Grand Old Man of the Keyboard who celebrates his golden jubilee at Carnegie Hall. Moriz Ros- enthal is one of the ages great pianists. For his golden jubilee. Ros- enthal played on golden piano and the occasion was brilliantly senti- mental. At 76, this mighty musician still is known as a commander of sharp and acid wit, thus beiying the impression that musicians are stod- ] gy.
 They tell of the time Rosenthal listened to Paderewski play. What did you think of him?" he was ask- ed. Fine, fine" he replied, but, of course, he's no PaderewSki."
 Once after Chopin's Minuet Waltz was played by an inept pian- ist, Rosenthal commented: Tt was the most enjoyable fifteen minutes ever spent"
 When it was said that certain musician was noble, but dumb, Rosenthal clipped in. with: But you must always believe only half of what you hear" Once he told a musician who came to him for an appraisal that The lacked wings and needed crutcheS!"
 He has variety of interests and one of them is pugilisn. He boxed when he was young and with profess sional fighters. He often crossed gloves at their respective training camps. A few weeks ago, he met the British terror, Tommy Farr, at a party. The aged pianist told the English fighter of his own pugilistic exploits when he was young man. "As a matter of fact, I'll take you on," he added. So the septuagenarian pianist and the pro boxer exchanged few feints and pats on the cheek. "Bet- ter stick to the piano" said Farr. Better stick to the mines" said Rosenthal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
Selected Poem
BAKING LEAVES

Oouis Stoddard in the Christian Science Monitor) White throat sparrows, back with fall hide in the woodbine on the wall and watch me rakng leaves and call to question why I'm there at all. I'd tell them, if could, that they only stopping here day and will be Southward, miles away, when winter comes; and must stay. So rake the leaves that played a summer song of light and shade; lift the rake, the rich cascade spills over on the pile they've made The sparrows watch me unconcerned banking the house with what I've earned. Leaves give better warmth, I've learned, when they're saved than when they're burned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
A Book a Day
Hurry, Masefield, What Happens :?
BY BRUCE CATION

There is only one trouble with John Masefields new novel, Dead Ned" (Macmillen: $2.50). It is the first half of a two-book yarn of mystery, adventure and high seas hell-raising, and it ends at such an agonizingly suspenseful moment that it is going to be very hard to wait for the second volume.
 MT. Masefield goes back to the England of a century and a quar- ter ago for his setting, and intro duceS a young student-dcctor who gets wrongly accused of murder. The young man is tried, convicted and sentenced to be. hanged. In fact, he actually is hanged. But that isn't the end of him.
 Hanging in those days was ap- parently fairly slipshod proce- dure. A doctor who knew his business could not infrequently restore life to a hanged man, if he could get hold of him right after the ceremony; and MT. Masefield'S young hero is so restored. And then the 1un DeglnS.
 He dare not show his face in England, for if he is recognized he will be taken back and hanged again-this time, permanently. So he ships for Africa on slave ship, with the suspicious minions of the law hot on his trail, half-mad murderer for 6 skipper, a muti- nous crew. and on the horizon a still to- resolved mystery about civilized African tribe that is try ing to break up the slave trade. And right there this book ends.
 Nobody can tell a tale of this kind more persuasively than MT. Masefield. If the sequel is half as good as the beginning, the two books together ought to be a three-star special. Here's hoping MT. Masefield hurries up with that second volume.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
LEBANON CELEBRATED RES TORATION OF WAR OFFICE
 BACK IN 1891
November 19, 1888.

November 19, 1888.
 Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 At the annual meeting, May Il, 1891, the Connecticut Society of Sons of the American Revolution decided that a celebration should be held at Lebanon, Connecticut, to commemorate the completion of the repairs and restoration of the war office and to rededicate the building for public use. The Connecticut His torical society was invited to join in the celebration and accordingly se- lected this day for their annual Field Day."
 Many leading citizens of Lebanon participated in drawing up the plans, giving valuable suggestions regard ing the general arrangements. The people of Lebanon were unanimous towards this celebration. It was suggested that some of the residents might not be able to give up the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22

other leaning on g shovel. Urged by a delegation to rAp for governor of New York, Mayor La- Guardia replied, T never take 2 step backward"
 Jewish Colonies
 One important tip-off on the reason why the Nazis are turning the knife in the wound of Jew iSh persecution lies in the present German demand for colonies.
 The pre-war German colonies in Africa are already under discus sion in London as an outlet for German Jews. Previously Cham berlain had been discussing the possibility of their return to Ber- lin.
 Even If the British should throw open these territories to emigration, the Nazis might for bid the Jews from leaving Ger many, and demand the return of the colonies on the promise that the Jews would be allowed to go there.
 Maxi strategy is to exploit ev- cry possibility to gain their cole On'al ends, and the barbarOus attacks on the Jews are an ex- celIent wedge for this purpose.
 The Nazis are very adept at making promises they have no intention of keeping. Once they get their hands on the colonies they would be the masters, and an attempt to make them live up to their pledge would be hotly de- nounced as interference in do- mestic affairs"
 No Favorites
 When Henry Wallace came to Washington in 1893, he had a strong distaste for the life of "tails and top hats. Now the state de- 'partment rates him as the most pbliging cabinet officer in attend ing social functions.
 Last week, after a Soviet en- baSSy reception honorlng tnelr an niversary, he got a letter of dis approval from the midwest.
 we don't like to see a good American hobnobbing with these Communists" theswriter said.
 Wallace replied, "You might be interested to know that on the following day attended farewell party for the Italian Ambassador Suvich." Copyright, 1888, by United Feature
 Syndicate, Inc0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Mirage is pronounced mi-razh';
 not my'-rej.

mum amount of trouble in case it is not deliverable, and enables business firms to check the name and address in the letter.
 o. What is the source of the quotation ending ::"the Cabots speak only to God?"
 A. It. is from a poem by J. c. Bossidy, entitled "On the Aristoc- iracy of Harvard" The stanza reads: And this is good old Boston, The home of the bean and the cod, Where the, Lowells talk to the Cabots,
 And the Cabots talk only to God.
 o. What is the title of the theme music played for the radio sketch, 'The Story of Mary Marlin?"
 A. "Clair de Lune," by Debussy.
 Q. DO snakes sleep?
 A. Yes; in the sense that they take physiological rest comparable to sleep in mammals, but having no eyelids they cannot close their eyes.
 e. What are the ages for com pulsory school attendance in the United States?
 A. A majority of the states re- quire full time school attendance of children from T to 16 years of age; but there are various exemptions.
 e. How many different kinds of one dollar bills are circulated in the United States?
 A. United States Notes, Treasury Notes of 1890, Federal Reserve Bank Notes, National Bank Notes and Sil- yer Certificates.
 o. Is the term of the governor of New York two or four years?
 A. Up to the present time it has been two years, but beginning with the next term in January, 1889, 1t will be heightened to four years by an amendment to the state consti- tuition. ,Ss.
 If you want copy of our booklet. CANDY MAKING" write to The Waterbury Democrats washington Bureau. 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 5:l0 p. m.
 Sun rises 6:47 a. m; sets 4:29 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset. fN
 Look for periods of alternate freezes and thaws now. Each cold snap from now on will be just a mite frostier. And as the period of warm sunshine dwindles so will the amount of thawing. Ground still can be worked, but week of frosts will close up the earth until next spring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
Questions and
 Answers
By Frederick AL Kerby

Enclose a three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tion 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
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22

Gan you answer seven VA
 these test questions? Turn to
 last page for the answers.
 1. What is an assay office?
 2. Which American city was named in honor of William Pitt?
 3. In which part of Asia Minor has an Arab revolt been in pro gress?
 4. Did aliens who were drafted into the U. s. Army during the World War, automatically become American citizens%
 5. Name the largest known spe- cies of snakes.
 6. What trade was pursued by Paul Revere?
 T. Whom did Henry Armstrong defeat when he won the feather weight boxing champion onshipY
 g. Where Is the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokesa g. What is the plural uf nebula? 10. Name the chief city of South Dakota.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22

Q. What is the advantage of hav- ing ones name and address on the upper lefthand corner of an en- velope?
 A. It enables the post office to re- turn the letter to you with 8 mini-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
Heoy New York Membership in Cabinet May Keep Out RooseveIt's Fovorites;
 Jackson nnoy Give Way to Gov. Murphy
 Hopkins Good Bet for Secy RoPer's Post
I'd ROBBRT c ALLEN
M DEW rEARs0N

WASHINGTON, Nov 22-One little-noticed problem the President faces in sreamning his Cabinet may play decisive part the selection of members This IS the matter of too much representation from New York; the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
IN TODAY'S MAIL

responsible opinions from its communications unless accompanied with the writer's and address will be accepted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
A Thought for Today

so shall ye divide this land unto you accOrd- ing to the tribes of Israel.-Ezeklel 4S'|l'
 o,,a is never more on trial than in the moment of excessive good fortune.-Lew Wallace
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-22
Test Yoor Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions2 Turn to last page for the answers.
The Washington times., 1938-08-16
Delegates Named

The following, Frey said. are
Communist members of the Work
ers Alliance and were delegates
at the convention held in the
Labor Department in Washington,
in 1896:
Jerry Baccari, New York: A.
Beffa, New York: Herbert Benja-
min, New York; Dave M. Benson,
Tampa, Fla; Ben Berger, New
York; Rosetta Bona, New York :;
Edelmire Barras, New York; j.
Austin Besley, Denver; Donald
Burke, Richmond. Va; Pail Gag.
mo. New York; Max Cohn, New
York; Paul Crauch, Greensboro,
N. c.; Michael Davidow, New
York; Ben Davis, New York i;
Frank Duty, Mountainsville, Pa;
James O. Eaten, Washington
ID. c.; Mrs. Pearl Estep, Balti,
more; Sam Gordon, Pennsylvania
Ted Graham. st. Louis; Ben Gray
Cleveland; o. V. Hantell. Ohio;
Angelo Herndon, Birmingham
Ala; Frieda Jackson, New York
Merrill Jackson, Indianapolis;
Eunice Wamavars. New York
Alex Narol. California; Bill Spain
New Jersey.
The Washington times., 1938-08-16
B PROFESSORS
FACE DIES QUIZ

NEW YORK. Aug. Is G.N.SO.
Three Brooklyn College professors
were under subpoena today to
testify Thursday before the Dies
congressional committee in Wash
ington on the increase of COM
munist activity at the institution.
One Of them, Prof. Edward 1.
Fenlon. dep'orcd "the rapid in
crease of radicalism at the college
and all other colleges. which con-
stitutes a serious threat to in
tellectual integrity"
Professor Fenjon is member Of
the philosophy department and
faculty adviser to the Newman
Club, catholic student group.
His two associates, who also
will testify, are Prof. Martin
Meyer, actirg chairman of the
chemistry department and faculty
adviser to tn: r. o. T. C. Club,
and Prof. Ear! A. Martin, head
of the biology department.
The Washington times., 1938-08-16
; DohertY Deplores Legion Rift
Criticizes Vrgnians for Washing Dirty Linen Publicly

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Aug.
16.-National Commander Daniel
J. Doherty in an address before
the Virginia American Legion con-
vention here today laShed out at
diSsention within the ranks Cf
the Legion and Communism in
American universities and schools.
Carrying on the fight against
Carleton Fem, Roanoke attorney,
who charged Department Com
mander Raleigh FELTON, with un.
democratic leadership,
WASHING DIRTY LINEN"
Every member of the Legion has
the right to free expression. but
if there is any dirty linen to be
washed it ought to be washed
within the confines of the Legion,
Doherty said.
The Legion, Doherty declared,
Is the greatest Stabilizing influ-
ence in America today. He advo-
Gated an adequate national de-
fense program, saying that there
is no such ironclad guarantee Of
The Washington times., 1938-08-16
Priests Telegram

The telegram, from the Rev
Charles Owen Rice and the Rev
Carl P. Hensler, Pittsburgh, reac
as follows:
LAS Catholic priests convers-
ant with labor problems, ma
tional and local, who take no
sides III labor's international
war, we ask you to include in
the record the fact that VIC
know John Brophy intimately
and certify him no Communist
but thoroughly and enlighten-
edly Catholic in philosophy and
action"
Frey read a list of "a names Of
persons active in the Workers
Alliance who, he said, are Com
muniStS.
The names included Herbert
Benjamin, secretary; An &c Q
Herndon and others.
The Washington times., 1938-08-16
Brophy Defended

He mentioned John Brophy, di-
rector of the CIO. representative
Healey said that Brophy is Cath
olic. and no Catholic can be a
Communist"
Chairman Dies Cd, Texas. read
a telegram from two Catholic
priests also denying that Brophy
is a Communist.
Frey replied that he did not
charge that Brophy was a Com.
munist. but that he had been a
member of a labor group sent to
Russia and that statements re-.
garding Brophy's relations with
Communists we're not made by
him, but by others during fight
to control the United Mine Work
erS,
The Washington times., 1938-08-16
Named

a garment work 'haries krumbem
MAX SALTZMANN, organizer,
Kansas City, Mo.
ROBERT HALL, State secretary
for Alabama.
MINDELL, also a former dentist
and a director of the Commun-
ist National Training School.
EARL A. WEIGH CNegro) State
secretary for Tennessee.
ALEXANDER w. TRAINOR,
State secretary for Florida. A
former war objector and Gen.
eral Electric Company worker
in Schenectady, N. Y.
LOUISE THOMPSON (Negress), =,
former teacher in the Y. w. C..
A., in New York city.
JOAN SLOAN, Carbondale, H.,
organizer among coal miners
and in charge Of the Carbon
dale Communist section.
The Washington times., 1938-08-16
EnIistS

Israel Amter ROSE WORTIS,
er in charge of trade union work
in the New York district.
MAUDE WHITE, Chicago negress,
now doing party work in Cleve-
hand.
NAT ROSS, State secretary for
Minnesota.
GIL GREEN, national chairman
of the Young Communist
League.
JOE CLARK, State secretary for
Oklahoma, who claims to be
part Cherokee Indian.
ROBERT WOOD, organizer fo1
Oklahoma.
MOISSAYE J. OLGIN, editor OF
the New York Jewish Commun
ist daily newspaper Freiheit.
ALFRED WAGONKNECHT, State
secretary for Missouri.