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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14

ceived the nomination of the Repub- lican as well as Of the Democratic party and that, on election day nearly 4,000 people who voted the Socialist ticket split their votes when it came to the office of judge of probate. The principle of the merit system as applied to this of- flee should now be fairly well es- tablished in Bridgeport.
 Tn the neighboring town of Strat. ford, something of the same situa- tion again resulted in a tremendous attempt on the part of the voters to reelect the lawyer incumbent as judge of probate rather than name a layman. Here Judge Edward Mo- Padden failed of election by a small margin, but the manner in which he ran ahead of his ticket was noteworthy.
 These two probate judges were originally Democrats.
 In Hartford, however, where the third similar situation obtained, the candidate who had special training and qualification for the post of judge of probate, now Judge Elect Russell 2. Johnston, was a Repub- hcan, and his layman opponent, Ed ward F. Ahern, a Democrat. And in Hartford it was voters normally Democratic who abandoned their party allegiance when it came to this post, and made the election of Johnston a spontaneous, non- partisan affair. Johnston, by pre- election "dope," was conceded no chance whatsoever in the face of the normal strength of the Demo- cratic machine, but the result proved that occasionally voters see the need and opportunity for inde- pendent action.
 In all three instances, the behav- for of the voters, the freedom with which they crossed party lines, was heartening and healthy.
 This election should have done much to make the principle of keep ing probate judgeships on a merit system basis generally accepted in Connecticut. We hope that principle will be safe from political challenge in the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14
Bigness

That memorial at Claremore, Okla, dedicated to Will Rogers the other day, will probably develop into one of our great American ShrineS. The unassuming fel- low who put Claremore on the map will keep it there. The more you think of Will Rogers, the more remarkable seems the hold he has in American hearts. He wasn't great man at all, in the usual sense, and he himself would be the first to dismiss any such claim. He was witty and humorous, friendly and generous, but others have had such qualities without gaining his great following.
 Yet he must have had real bigness. Maybe, in his own way, he was as big. as Lincoln. He couldn't rise to Lincoln's grandeur, but he had the same simplicity, sinceritv and selfishness. Neither of them ever pretended to be anything he wasn't s.I,m only clown, said Will humbly, when lie was crushed by the fear of hav- |ng offended President by taking iber-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14

If Waterbury is hard up for funds right now, it might steal leaf from New Ha- ven's book. Down there the city was con- sidering floating temporary loan of $600,000 to tide it over until taxes started coming in. Mayor John w. Murphy had even ordered the controller to issue ad- vertisements for bids. But help came from an unexpected source A large tax payer, the United Illuminating company, offered to advance the city $30O,OO0 and the offer was promptly and gratefully ac- cepted. There still may be some need to borrow on the open market, but the amount needed certainly won't be so great with this generous bit of assistance Instead of allowing it to stand for taxes, it will be accepted as loan and repaid in February. Now if it had only been ad- vanced taxes, the city would have been well off indeed, save when it came to bal ance it's books after the next tax install mentS were completed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14
Voters Selections Considerable Independence Shown in Tuesdays Results = Endorsed Incumbent Defeated
 Socialist in City of Bridgeport
llist in City of Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT TIMES-STAR

As one studies the detained re- turns of Tuesdays election, both in Connecticut and elsewhere, one notes an increasing amount of dis eliminating selection of candidates on the part of the voters.
 Connecticut, Ill particular, had an example of the electorate's refusal to accept candidates it did not con- sider the best fitted for the job and of the electorate's voluntary desertion of party allegiance when it considered that the party of its choice had not nominated well.
 In Bridgeport, the Socialist party, considered certain to carry the city, insisted upon the nomination of a layman for the office of judge of probate, in spite of widespread feel ing that a lawyer should be nomin- ated, and that no party could do better than to approve the record of Probate Judge William w. Bent The result was that there was gen. eral approval as Judge Bent re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14

1t, so that posterity might know of his prosperity.
 No Evening Gowns
 One of the chief problems gov- ernment buyers faced in selecting the wonen,s clothing that WPA s giving to the needy was to keep manufacturers from running in evening dresses, opera cloaks and similar luxury garments. Over stocked with these articles, they tried to unload them on the gov- ernment at bargain prices.
 Average price paid for men and boys suits and overcoats was $7.91, for women and children's garments $4.S2, for infants $2.55.
 The government buyers were specialists loaned gratis by a num- Der of big retail firms, among them Sears ROebuck, FiIene of Boston, Macy's and Climb ell Brothers of New York. As the law does not permit uncompensated work for the government, the buyers were given $1 8 year.
 They were very exacting in their official roles. One manufacturer, who had several lots of garments turned down, complained to WPA authorities. '@These buyers are be- ing tougher than if they were buying for their own companies. It isn't fair at the prices we are getting"
 
 Supreme Court Puzzle
 Paul Freund, one of the govern- ment lawyers in the current IVA test case, made his first appear ance before the Supreme Court as an aide to Justice Stanley Reed, then solicitor general. The case was suit by the government to collect duty from an importer of jig-saw puzzles, who claimed they were not "'gameS" under the terms of the tariff act.
 The tall, distinguished looking Freund was presenting his argu- ment when Chief Justice Hughes broke in jovially, This court is not 8 game. so we will adjourn for lunch. We will be glad to have you continue when we recon- vene."
 Thank you, MT. Chief Jus- tice," Freund responded, "and if I may add, it is true the court is not game, but sometimes it is q puzzle"
 Hughes joined in the suppressed laughter that greeted the sally.
 Merry-GO-RO Round
 The Townsend weekly an- nounces under big type that New York Worlds Fair officials have promised to @set aside special day" to honor pr. Francis Town send, czar of the old-age pension organization. but authorities say they know nothing about it. The Civil Aeronautics Authority has secretly asked the budget bu- reau for $35, 900, 900 for the next fiscal year. This is the largest ap- propriation ever sought for regu- lation of civil aviation. Of the sum, SIS, ,000. 900 would be used to improve and enlarge safety de- vices and $T000. 900 to replace and modernize obsolete equipment.
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, November 14. - The actors slogan, '"The show must go on," may have its Rover Boy overtones. But those who have protected that creed have won the admiration of fellow players and ] audiences alike.
 AS long as footlights gleam and men and women daub their feat ures with greasepaint, the story of Ben Welch, famed Dutch com edian, will live on. Welch, pop ular vaudeville performer a lit tie after 'the turn of the century, did his stint one evening, as usual, in 8 small mid-western town. In the midst of his comic ripoStes with his straight man," Welch suddenly reached over, and much as if he were ordering second helping of dessert, said quietly: Lead me into the wings. I've just gone blind!" In one fearful moment, he had entered world of eternal black ness. Yet, for many years after ward, Welch made nation laugh. Stage hands placed him gingerly on park bench in front of a painted backdrop before the curtain rose, and when that curtain had descend- ed to the accompaniment of grate- full applause, Welch waited helpless ly for those in the wings to lead him back to his dressing room.
 On and on he went season after season with no more than a hand full of patrons out front knowing of his affliction. Actors and actresses. usually almost humble when the booking fates threw them on the same bill with Welch. His is one of the brighter and inspirational sagas of Broadway.
 Now on Broadway, Augustin Dun- can is distinguishing Maurice Evans production of Hamlet. Duncan, like Welch, has lost his sight. But he continues to ignore the buffetings of Fate, and renders valuable service to the profession of play acting.
 Actors Stamina
 George M. Conan, any citizen of the Times Square scene will tell you, was a very sick man during the run of "I'd Rather Be Right" Doctors, in constant attendance backstage, urged the no longer young song and dance man to cancel his engagements and take a much needed rest. Even Sam Harris, Cohan's lifelong friend and producer of the vehicle. joined the medicos in recommending a vacation. But Conan a wealthy man himself, knew such an action might close the show and send the considerably less affluent chorus boys and girls back to the pavements. He stuck it out and a grateful cast, much less an awed Broadway, applauded.
 Sometimes, an heroic action of this type has a tragic aftermath. Jean Harlow was working on a film up to her final moments. Robert McWade. veteran actor - his contributions to Ben Hur,"s "The old Soak" and Common Clay" are affectionately remem- bered collapsed fatally right on the set of the picture "Of Human Hearts" McWade died right in harness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14
In Today's Mail Anonymous letters will not
 be accepted unless accom-
 panied with writer's name.
THONFASTON HORSEPLAY TAPS" DISGUSTS ONE
 REPUBLICAN,

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 I have read with disgust the &C., count in the Saturday morning edi- tion of the Waterbury Republican of the mock funeral and the blowing of Taps over eff1gies of political op- ponents as staged by the Thomaston Republican Victory Parade on ARMISTICE night.
 It seems increditable that such ribald horseplay should be partici- pated in by men of public office such as: State Senator Elect Ro- berts, First Selectman Kaiser, Rep resentative Johnson and Chief of Police Ryan.
 There are many Republicans as well as Democrats who have lost dear relatives and friends who served in the Armed Forces of the United States. To these people Taps is very sacred and is associated only with death ever since the Revolu- tionary War. do not know of any such public desecration of Taps hay ing occurred before. It is appalling H that this should have occurred on Armistice night.
 While this disgraceful scene was being staged in Thomaston, other towns such as Torrington were par ticipating ina reverent observance of Armistice night dedicated to Inc War dead.
 Taps was sounded in Thoma ton just two weeks ago at the fuf f.eral of a veteran who was a cand date on the Democratic Town Ticket.
 Certainly those who participated in the so-called Victory Parade owe the people of Thomaston a public apology.
 RANDAL F. HATHAWAY,
 Registered Republican.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14

ties with him. And he meant it. But what clownl
 And what human beingl Nobody seems ever to have heard of his doing anything mean. Known to countless millions, he probably hadn't one enemy in the world. He couldn't hate anybody. He used to say he had never met anybody he didn't like. And as Eddie Cantor said at the dedication of his memorial: "Any time you gave him biscuit, he'd want to pay back with a barrel of four"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14

Up in Boston motorists who blow horns at late hours of the night or during the early morning hours will be arrested if caught and fined. A drive is on right now to eliminate this annoyance. Eleven o'clock is the deadline for promiscuous blowing of horns. New York has waged a pretty successful war along these lines and while all noisy horns haven't been squelched during the night hours, the perSiStency has been broken
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14
Test Your Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. In what year did the "little steel" strike occurf
 2. Are pythons poisonous?
 3. For what college degree does Mus B" stand? 4. For whom was the month of March named2
 5. Near the entrance of which Gulf is Cape Breton Island?
 6. In dry measure, how many pints are in peck?
 T. Where is the Yser Canal? 8. Do both sexes of mosquitoes bite2
 A. What river forms part of the boundary between the D. s. and Mexico7
 10. Name the American Ambas- sador to France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14

If you're lucky you may be able to sport some of the new Jefferson nickles tomor- row. They're due from the U. S. Mint at that time. Federal Reserve Banks throughout the nation received their quota last week and immediately shipped them to commercial banks It doesn't seem 25 years since the buffalo head nickle came into being, but it is. Under federal law coin can only be changed in design once every 25 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14
Questions and
 Answers
c1oy-izhe iaaa NEA
By Frederick M. Kerby

Enclose 8. 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.
 k THE EDITOR
 @. What is the right name fol inhabitants of Michigan?
 A. Michiganites, although some times they are called Michiganders
 @. How many children did Ram ses II. king of ancient Egypt, have?
 A. He had 8 very large harem, and more than one hundred sons He had about fifty daughters. some of whom he married himself. He liked to represent his large family by rows of figures on the tomb in- Scriptions.
 Q. Where is the center of mush- room growing in the United States?
 A. About three-fourths of the industry is located in eastern Penn- sylvania and northern Delaware.
 e. For what offenses were thirty five American soldiers executed dur ing the World War?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14
Selected Poem
REFLECTION
(John Ritchey in the New oYrk Times

(John Ritchey in the New oYrk Times) Once to cliff while walking on the sand I raised my eyes and on the marble ledge My form was outlined, dark and with an edge Of Sun. I stood and watched the shadow stand And stiffness stayed with me on every hand Between the light my body was wedge, A landmark in world of sand and sedge, doubled entity, by sun comparisoned. And as watched some shifting in the light. Revealed shining spot upon the heart Of this reflected me. There stood as one Whose form was strong, whose heart was warmly
 bright.
 Standing gazed and saw myself in part Grown hero-taL and with a core of sun
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14
Daily Almanac
Moon rises 11:5l p. m.

Moon rises 11:5l p. m. : Sun rises 6:37 a. m.; sets 4:S5 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 The forecast for the next quarter is cold and winds. perhaps mixed with bit of rain. Inasmuch as the first quarter of November went pretty much as the full moon indicated, maybe the remainder of the month will, too
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Memoir is pronounced mem-
 wor' or mem-war', not mem'- or.

A. Murder, 2; murder and mutiny 19; rape, Il; rape and murder, 3.
 o. Who selects the students to be helped by government loans under the National Youth Administration? |?
 A. Selection of the students and devising and supervising the em- ployment projects rest with the school authorities. The only IVA StipulationS are that the recipients shall be chosen on the basis of need {; shall ccrry at least three quarters of normal course of study: the work provided shall be genuinely useful and shall not displace any of the institutions regular employees.
 Q. Which State first adopted the sales tax?
 A. West Virginia in 1921. In 1929, Georgia was the second State to enact sales tax law.
 e. Does frost harm sweet pota- toes?
 A. Ordinarily it will kill the foliage of the vines, but it will not injure the crop to any great extent. A hard freeze will cause frozen sap to reach the upper ends of the poe tatoes and affect the flavor. The vines should be cut down to the ground, or the potatoes dug, after 8 hard freeze.
 If you want a copy of our book let, PIES and PASTRIES" write to The Waterbury Democrats Wash ton Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage. '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14

If I read the signs of the times aright, public regulation of private enterprise is not going to be sus. pended. Times have changed too much, thought has changed toa much, and desires of men havo changed too much.
 Winthrop M. Aldrich. chairman
 Chase National Bank of New York
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14
0 DREW PEARsON

People In Key Stotes Sore At New Deol; Few, However, Blame Roosevelt Himself; They Think He Ought to Get Cabinet,
 And Stop Playing Petty Politics; Foreign
 Policy Suspected, Also WPA; He Must Do
 Better Next 2 Years Or Lose More Voters
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14

"For 40 years." says Thurman w. Arnold, i've have always been just about ready to enforce the antitrust laws" Wonder what would happen if we did?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14

WASHINGTON, November A. - During the week before elections and for several days thereafter one of the Merry oRounderS browsed through the States of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and Colorado, sounding out sentiment Roosevelt the Republicans and the New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14

Many of us are willing to save civiliza- tion from the barbarians if it takes our last neighbor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14
A Thought for Today

So Saul took sword and fell upon it-1 Chronicles 10:4.
 When all the blandishments of life are gone the coward sneaks to death; the brave lives on Martial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14

Civilization has entered the mountain goat era and spends it's time leaping from crisis to crisis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14

What is the matter with some women? They pull out their eye brows and, not content with that. they then destroy our bird life for a whim.
 -Dr. J. w. Mckinley, speaking te
 the Field Naturalists' club in
 Toronto, on feathered hats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14

In the place of covenants and col- lective security to buttress Britain and the empire. we are left with two promises, one from Mussolini and one from Hitler. Major Clement R. Atlee, labor
 opposition leader in the house of
 commons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14
Current Comment

The dictators are now in the lime light, but they are in the light of 8 setting sun.
 Mayor Lauuardia of New York
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-14

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-03
BROWN SWISS COW
UNDERCOES KNIFE
Delicate Operation Follows
Quarterly Meeting of
State Veterinarians

A delicate operation was per-
formed yesterday afternoon at the
clinic held at the municipal abattoir
following the quarterly meeting OF
the Connecticut Veterinarian associ-
alton at Hotel Elton.
Among the several subjects on
which DR.. M. G. Fincher, leading
authority on cattle breeding in the
country, operated, assisted by DR.
Richard T. Gilyard, with DR.. Arthur
T. Gilyard, the latter's father hand
ling the laboratory end of the opera
ton, was a Brown Swiss COW be-
longing to Judd's Bridge farm, New
Milford.
Worth about $1,000, the COW had
failed of calf-producing, due to an
injury, and the operation meant life
or death to the Valuable animal
life If the operation succeeded so
that she might continue to give
about 5000 quarts of milk a year
death, if the operation failed, death
and the resultant valuation of her
carcass for beef.
DR.. Gilyard, the younger, had
treated the animal and DR.. Fincher
at the clinic, with DR.. Gilyard, tried
different form of operation. In
about two or three weeks, it can be
determined whether the operation is
successful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-03

She possessed a pleasant DISPOSE
ton and genial nature which had
won for her many friends. She was
well liked by the faculty members at
Wildly as well as by her classmates.
Dorothy took an active part in stu
dent events and was loyal sup
porter Of the schools athletic teams.
She was communicate of the I'M
maculate Conception church and
was a member Of the Children of
Mary Of the parish.
Miss. Gannutz is survived by her
parents; four sisters, Anne, Betty,
and Rita Gannutz and Mrs. H. s..
Carolar, and two brothers, Peter and
Michael Gannutz, all of this city.
The funeral will be held from the
Mulville funeral home, 270 West
Main street, on Saturday morning
at 8:15 o'clock to the Immaculate
Conception church where a solemn
mass of requiem will be celebrated
at 8 o'clock. Burial will be in new
st. Joseph's cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral
home this afternoon and evening
and tomorrow afternoon and eve
ming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-03
FUNERALS

The funeral of Antonio MarcianC
will be held tomorrow morning al
BIS o'clock from the home, 585
Wilson street, to the Church of Oul
Lady of Mount Carmel at 9 o'clock
Burial will be in Calvary cemetery
The funeral of Mrs. Alfred Farnloi
will be held tomorrow afternoon al
q o'clock at st. John Episcopal
church, Rev. DR.. John N. Lewis, rec
tor of the church, officiating. Burial
will be in old Pine Grove cemetery
Friends may call at the Anderson
funeral home, 10 Central avenue
this afternoon from Q to 4 O'Clock
and this evening from to Q o.
clock.
The funeral of jeremiah P. Sui
Ivan will be held from the Null
vile funeral home, 27O West Main
street, tomorrow morning at BIS
o'clock to the Church of the I'm
maculate Conception, where a SOL
emn high mass will be celebrated
at 8 o'clock Burial will be in the
family plot, Calvary cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral
home this afternoon and evening.
The funeral of Mrs Armand Bien-
venue was held this morning at $3.50
o'clock from the Belleville Funeral
Home, 68 East Clay street to st.
Annie ph,1rcI, xylaora q c0Jos,aY. mo &C
of requiem was celebrated at 8
o'clock by Rev. e. A. Lamontagne. A
musical program was rendered and
Henry Pageot, soloist, rendered
"Misererie" and Nearer My God To
Thee" in French. Burial was in CAL
vary cemetery. The pallbearers were
Frederick DUDE, Marcel Lavoie, An
tonic Broullard, Hector Broullard.
Girard Beaudry and Charles Harnel.
The funeral of william j. Mauze-
rol was held this morning at 8:15 o.
clock to st. Margaret Church where
solemn mass of requiem was cele-
brated at 8 o'clock by Rev. j. Oliver
Cronan assisted by Rev. Peter DAILY
and Rev. John Conlan. A musical
program was rendered by Professor
John l.. Bonn with Miss Winifred De-
laney as soloist. Burial was In CAL
vary cemetery with cornmittal SER
vices by Father DAILY. The pallbear-
ers were: Eugene Creel, Charles
Woodwork, Edward, Alec and Anne
dee Legere and Cyril Merrill.
The funeral of Thomas j. Burns
was held from the Mulville Funeral
Home, 270 West Main. street this
morning at o'clock to st. Thomas
Church, Thomaston. where solemn
mass Of requiem was celebrated at
9 o'clock by Father McGrath. Burial
was in st. Thomas cemetery, Thorn
aston. The pallbearers were: william,
Thomas, Joseph and James Burns,
William Millerick and Chester Crane.