davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
Press Comment
THE WATER SNAKES
'(Hartford Tirnes)


 Very possibly in due time and in his allotted space, Judge Latimer may himself comment upon re- gently published letter from a reader taking exception to the phrase black water snake" as used by the judge in lamenting the presence of snakes in the streams. -,-
 Meanwhile, it is the policy of, The Times not to become seriously en- twined in snake controversies.
 In the vicinity of Hartford grows a common oak. In some localities that oak is called the yellow oak. In others it goes by the name of Chestnut oak, or red oak. There is much authority for statement that it is as matter of fact, the golden oak.
 Local names also apply to snakes. For example, in some places the pilot black-Snake is simply called by that name. In other neighborhoodS, country folk would call it moun- tain blacksnake, even racer, or hoop snake. But the racer, amongst Sev- eral other snakes which also in va rious habitats are called racers, more properly refers to the common blacksnake which has smooth in- stead of keeled scales.
 A snake which if found near or in water is by some called the striped snake, and by others gartersnake, actually is ribbonsnake. Whatever its name may be, it eats fish. Black snakes often are seen in streams and ponds. They are expert swim mers. If they should at times and places be called watersnakes, 1t would not be astonishing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
A Book a Day
New Stories in Malaga, Mexico a
 By OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON

The new adventure books for boys and girls girdle the world. Bombay and Calcutta, Singapore and Mexico are places where anything can hap pen.
 All the color and complexity of India serve to make "Jorn," by Capt. Torry Gredsted (Reilly and Lee: SD, as gripping junior novel as any by Kipling. Jorn, a 14-year-old Danish stowaway aboard British vessel, is carried to India, where he becomes lost. For eight months he is adrift there with a young na- tive vagabond for friend and com- panion. Native villages, the high way and the jungle are their home, while they unravel an exciting re- volutionary plot.
 The author of "Jorn" knows how to write for boys. The story is de- finitely plausible, steady in action and thorough in detail
 "The Cocoanut Monkey" brings the reader farther east, to the Ma lay Peninsula (Dutton: $2). There Elizabeth Morse, the author. lays the story of the boys Prang and Wan. The cocoanut monkey is Prang's reward for saving the life of an orang utan. Thereafter, through their adventures in forest and flood. when pursued by the dread Tiger-Man and when helped by the kindly witch-man, the mon- key is their mascot, and finally brings them good fortune.
 There is more to the book than first-class thrill. Miss Morse writes of a land she knows. The customs of native life, the superstitions and wisdom of the east, are woven into her stories with sympathy and charm, and produce something dif- ferent" for the literary diet of the 8-to-l2-year-old,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25

Advocates of the three day weekend are supposed to have logic behind them, but not sentiment. Everyone is supposed to admit that all Mondays are "blue Mondays. We'll, there would be lot of people who would subscribe to this belief They are the ones who would heartily endorse the plan to observe all legal and national holidays on the Monday that falls nearest to the date But once we take Monday away from the working week, we'll have Tuesday becoming the bane of our existence, for people who frolic on Saturday and Sunday won't rest on free Monday. They'll simply prolong the holiday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York, May 25.-Success usually is evident in people by the degree to which they are inacces- sible, and it is no different with night clubs.
 The Rope Is Up" is the slogan for prosperity in thriving oasis. The rope is that velvet cord which divides the corridor from the prem ises, offering a barrier against new corners when the place is filled to capacity.
 Not that the rope always is legi- timately up. Some clubs string the velvet hose across the threshold to exclude objectionable customers, whether the place is empty or not. Some doormen sing out "The rope is up," when the place is empty in order to give an impression of pros perity. The folk turned away will surely come again, awed by the clubs popularity. . A few clubs keep the rope hoisted at all times out of sheer necessity. The Stork Club, for example, is al ways barred by the velvet cord be- cause of its steady turnaway busi- ness, and Fl Morocco is similarly snooty, because it has to be. ] The slogan has crept permanent ly into the trade talk. When a club proprietor wants to tell you that he is doing all right, he will comment crisply, My rope is up." | < ..-,I. Autograph Rounding
 Gregory Ratoff recently was on Ellis Island, supervising shots of the place that are to be used in photo play. While there, the turbulent Russian was beseiged for his auto graph by the immigrants waiting until their fate is settled or sealed by the State Department. And Rat off generously inscribed each prof fered pad with Best Wishes Gregory Ratoff."
 The demand became overwhelm- ing and was holding Up the camera work. Finally Ratoff had to say No ] to those who had been left out. But i one little girl edged her way over to the gregarious Ratoff.
 Please" she pleaded, wont you write just one more autograph for me? have to take the next boat" The Muscovite relented and hasti- ly scrawled his signature across 8 slip of paper.
 The little lady looked at it mo- ment, then handed it back in in- dignation. Where's best wishes?" she angrily demanded.
 Reel Lives
 A friend of mine has had three months of Hollywood and comes to these conclusions (via air maiD: Hollywood is the place where stand-ins ride in secondhand Rolls Royces and the stars fourth-hand Fords.
 Newspaper reporters who support cd families on $35 week, become scenario writers and whine they can't get along on $500. The only women who don't use & faultless British accent are Eng fish girls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 2:39 a. m. daylight time).
 Sun rises 5:26 a. m.; sets 8:11 p. m (day- light time)
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 We're supposed to get hot spell after this inclement weather we have been enjoying, but on the basis of what has happened this month, anything's likely to happen now. The prospects for the weekend brighten after Saturday, which may be rainy or just threat eniEg. Sunday and Monday should be fair. We say should be-" Who can for.tell day ahead this month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25

But when the merchant " marine bill went to conference
 to iron out differences between
 the House and Senate, it was q
 Senate conferee who took the v initiative toward scuttling the
 Copeland amendment.
 Senator Josiah Bailey, North Carolina anti-unionite, completely disregarding the rules, made the motion to striek out Copeland's amendment. And voting with him on this issue was none other than the author of the amend ment-Royal s. Copeland of New York.
 WOOdring vs. Mussolini
 The national political stock of Secretary of War Harry Woodring has upped 100 per cent since he whanged the worlds dictators, and got whanged in turn by Musso- lini.
 Editorial comment and mail re- action were universally favorable. Apparently folks in this country like to whang the dictators.
 Woodring's speech was OK'd at the White House, as are all im- portant cabinet speeches, and rep resented what Roosevelt privately believes but cannot say publicly. He came fairly close to it, how ever, in his Buenos Aires speech in 1886, which by the way also got banning from Benito.
 Merry GO-ROund
 "Sec" Hull is anXsous to head the American delegation to the Pan-American Conference to be held next winter in Lima, Peru. Unless something unforeseen hap pens, he will go Represen- tative Sam McReynolds, chair man of the House Foreign Af- fairs Committee, is getting the reputation among Latin Ameri- cans of being against the Roose- welt Good Neighbor Policy. He has been opposing hearings on Maury Mavericks bill to facili-. tate the exchange of students and other cultural relations -. One thing John L. Lewis was count ing on in the Pennsylvania gub- ernatorial battle was tke nomina- ton of Clifford Pinchot by the Republicans. This would have given Lewis chance to switch his labor votes, usually swung in his direction, this time concen- trated on the Democratic candi- dates.
 Copyright. 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25

The office of Statute Revision Commits sioner is certainly witnessing startling changes. First it was entrusted to Fred Scott of Plymouth who long was entrusted with such work in g.o.p hey-days. Then the Democrats turned it over to Repre- sentative John D. Thoms MT. Scott re- mained in the department as assistant Now through the intricacies of a grand Jury report the situation reverses and It's Commissioner Scott by virtue of a temporary appointment. Should Repre- sentative Thoms be vindicated of charges contained in the grand jury report. he undoubtedly will be renamed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
Selected Poem
NOW IS THE SEASON
(Milicent Laubenheimer in the Christian
 Science Monitor)

Science Montor) Now is the season when the spindly lamb Looks with wide, innocent eyes upon the world, Tmidly steppnig from his patient dam Amid bright beckoning flowers and leaves unfurled. Now is the season when on drifting cloud Cloud winter drifts, and through the mazed air Fall se clear cadence, now fainty heard, loud, In answer an echo linked, of mating pair. This to the stranger, musing, who, stretched out Beneath the blossoming apple tree, gives heed Raising his head from words guessed half in doubt Through thin drift of petals-wh6 cannot read Shaking the petals from his hands and hair, And shuts the book although the book is fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
Questions and
 Answers
By Frederick M. Kerby

Enclose a three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or inf0rmati ton 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. Where was Admiral Byrd $ ship, City of New York" built, and what was her former name?
 A. Originally a Norwegian seal ing ship, the vessel was built at Norway, in 1885, and christened Samson" She was brought to New York and over strengthened and renamed
 Q. How can a leak in a roof be located?
 A. The best method is to get into the attic and trace the leak direct
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
Current Comment

We have won the war. General Franco.
  In my day the Bible was read daily in school, and I believe it should be read daily. Mrs. William A. Becker, retiring president-general of the D. A. R..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
T est Y O UT Knowledge
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last pagc for the answers.


 l. Name the first permanent Eng fish settlement within the limits of the present United States.
 2. In what language is the orig inal Magma Carta written?
 8. Are the three Guianas in South America, republics?
 4. For what government organiz- ation do the initials I. 0. c. stand? s. Name the. famous American sculptor who recently died.
 6. Which state is called the Beaver State?" T. Name the fourth gospel of the New Testament.
 8. Where is Brown University? 9. Tn what country Is Hudson Bay?
 10. What does status quo mean?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25

It's surprising how many people seem to think they can make capitalism work just by investing in government bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
SEC Cracks Down on Nozis By
 Foltng Refunding Bonds Issuance; : Germon Agency Refused to DivuIge
 Governments "Unrecorded" Del t
N DREW PIARS0Rs
anA ROD9RF q ALIEN.

WASHINGTON, May 25 = Another U, s. agency has cracked down on the Hitler Government.
 Duplicating Secretary Ickes refusal to sell heliu to the Nazs the Securities and Exchange Commission has barred the further issuance of German refundng bonds iy,t hiS a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25

The magazine, Time, which has already proved it's digestive powers, now swallows the Literary Digest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Costume is pronounced cos'-
 tewm; not cos'-toom

lya on the underside of the roof. When it has been found, push a thin wire or straw through the hole so that you can locate it easily on top to make the repair. If it is not possible to examine the underSide of the roof, an investigation on top must be the sole guide. Inspect carefully the area of the roof direct ly over the room where evidences of the leak shows, and if it appears to be sound, widen the search, talk ing into consideration the possibil- ity of rafters or boards carrying the water some distance after it penetrates the roof covering.
 o. How many. trade associations have headquarters in New York city? t.. fts
 A. Approximately 1,250.
 c. How many persons are receiv- ing allowances from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching?
 < A. The latest available statistics show 1,247 allowances and pensions in force in the United States, New foundland and Canada, for retired members of college staffs, or for de- pendents of deceased members.
 e. Are any special qualifications required for appointment as Ameri- can ambassadors and ministers?
 A. Formerly these appointments were political rewards, usually for large contributions to campaign funds. The appointees to the more important countries are still made on that basis, but in the last ten or fifteen years there has been an increasing tendency to appoint trained diplomats who are in the permanent foreign service of the United States government.
 If you want copy of our book
 let THE BANKING SYSTEM OF
 UNITED STATES" write to The
 Waterbury Democrats Washing
 ton Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth
 Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose
 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25

Political parties don't think much of each others methods. They know too much about 'em
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-08
LEGALS

me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 3ss of the 1887 acts of
the Legislature, upon the following
described real estate in the County
Of Monroe. State Of Florida, tO-wit:
PIT Lot 2, Blk 81. as recorded in
Monroe County Records, Deed Book
The taxes TO be sold are evidenced
by certificate No p Of 1927, and
represent taxes for the years 1926
TO 1887. both inclusive
Also, Lot IS. Blk l. TT :. as re-
corded in Monroe County Records,
Iced Book C-3. Page $40.
The taxes TO be sold are evidenced
by certificate No Iss Of 1921! and
represent taxes for the years 1926
10 1887, both inclusive.
Said tax certificates together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold TO the highest
bidder at the Court House Door in
Key West, on the 10th day Of March
1898. at 800 o'clock f. ~
Dated this the 22nd day Of Febru-
airy, 1888.
(SEALl Ross c Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court. Monroe County.
Florida
feb. p. mar Is. 1s3s-MT4s
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-08
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES

Notice is hereby given that
Leroy Torres has filed with
me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
House Bill 396 of the 1887 acts Of
the Legislature. upon the following
described real estate in the County
Of Monroe, State of Florida. tO-wit.
Lot II. Blk 2, TT Is, as record
ed in Monroe County Records, Deed
Book w. Page z74.
The taxes TO be sold are evide1 need
by certificate No. 22S Of 1881. and
represent taxes for the years 1880
TO 1887. both inclusive.
Also, PIT Lot II, Blk. s. Tr. IL, as
recorded in Monroe County Records,
Deed Book r, Page ;.
The taxes to be sold are evidenced
by certificate No 34I of 1882, and
represent taxes for the years 1881
to 1887. both inclusive
Said tax certificates together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door in
Key West, on the 10th day Of March
1898. at 500 o'clock +. NJ
Dated this the z2nd day Of Febru-
airy, 1888.
SEAL Ross c Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court, Monroe County.
Florida.
feb. 22, mar. is. 1s3s-M755
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-08
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES

Notice is hereby given that
Ruby J. White has filed with
me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State Of Florida be
advertised and sold TO the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill csc of the 1897 acts Of
the Legislature. upon the following
described real estate in the County
Of Monroe. State Of Florida. tO-wit-
PIT Lot 1. Upper Mateeumbe. Sec
%. Twp s., Re. 81. Acres 1. as re-
corded in Monroe County Records.
Deed Book C-3. Page 237.
The taxes TO be sold are evidenced
by certificate No. eS6 OF 1884. and
represent taxes for the years 1881
TO 1887. both inclusive
Said tax certificate together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will he sold To the highest
bidder at the Court House Door in
Key West. on the 10th DAY Of March
1898. at 500 o'clock =. NJ.
Dated this the 22nd day Of Febru-
airy. 1888.
(SEAL) Ross c Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court Monroe County.
Florida
feb. q. mar. Is. is3s-ITs2
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-08
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES

Notice is hereby given that
Naude E Whitaker has filed -Eith
me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
advertised and sold 10 the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill $50 OF The 1887 acts Of
the Legislature. upon the following
described real estate in the County
Of Monroe, State Of Florida. to-wit:
Lot 13, Blk 2. TT. Is. Gwynn's
Sub, as recorded in Monroe County
Records. Deed Book RR, Page 773-
The taxes 10 be sold are evidenced
by certificate No. 436 of 1873, and
represent taxes for the years 1927
to 1887, both inclusive
Also, Lot 16. Blk s. TT 80. as re-
corded in Monroe County Records.
Deed Book -, Page -.
The taxes to be sold are evidenced
BY certificate No 1882 of 1929. and
represent taxes for the years 1928
to 1887, both inclusive.
Said tax certificates together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door in
Key West, on the 10th day of March
1888, at 800 O'Clock r NJ
Dated this the 22nd day of Febru-
airy, 1888.
<SEAL) Ross G Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court. Monroe County,
Florida
feb. p. mar. Is, Is3s-M7so
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-08
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES

Notice is hereby given that
J. T Smith Est. has fled with
me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State Of Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided b.
House Bill 5ss OF the 1887 acts of
the LEGISLATURE, upon the following
described real estate In the County
OF Monroe. State Of Florida. tO-wit:
PIT Lot I. Blk 80, as recorded in
Monroe County Records, Deed Book
NIX, Pages 5Sz-3-
The taxes to he sold are evidenced
by certificate No 2435 Of 1888, and
represent taxes for the years 1882
to 1887, both inclusive
Said tax certificate together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes Will be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door in
Key West. on the 10th day Of March
1888. at 800 o'clock II. NJ.
Dated this the 22nd day Of Febru-
airy, 1888.
(SEAL) Ross c Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court, Monroe County,
Florida
feb. %, mar. Is, 193s-MT4S
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-08
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES

Notice is hereby given that
Peter Welters Heirs have filed with
me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 3Se of the 1887 acts of
the Legislature. upon the following
described real estate in the County
Of Monroe. State Of Florida, to-Wit:
PIT. Lot i, Blk 81, as recorded in
Monroe County Records, Deed Book
g, Page 234.
The taxes TO be sold are evidenced
by certificate No. I2s of 1928. and
represent taxes for the years 1927
to 1887, both inclusive
Said tax certificate together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door in
Key West, on the 10th day of March
1888, at 500 o'clock r. n
Dated this the 2znd day Of Febru-
airy, 1888.
(SEAL) Ross G Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court. Monroe County.
Florida
feb. %. mar. Is. Is3s-M7sI
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-08
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES

Notice is hereby given that
W J. H Taylor has filed with
me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
advertised and sold TO the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 3ss Of the 1887 acts of
the Legislature, upon the following
described real estate in the County
Of Monroe, State Of Florida. tO-wit-
Lot %. Blk 4, TT. L. White &
Pierce's Sub. as recorded in Non
roe County Records, Deed Book d..
Page $50
The taxes TO be sold are evidenced
BY certificate No $50 of 1928. and
represent taxes for the years 1928
TO 1887, both inclusive
Also, Lot %, Blk 4. Tr. IL. White
& Pierce's Sub, as recorded in
Monroe County Records, Deed Book
d.. Page So
The taxes to be sold are evidenced
by certificate No SCI of 1929 and
represent taxes for the years 1928
to 1881. both inclusive
Also. Lot 80, Blk 4. TT Il. as re-
corded in Monroe County Records.
Deed Book D-1. Page 5S7-
The taxes to be sold are evidenced
D- SEfa4AAIANG ~ ~Ne "a 1872 an
represent taxes for the years 1925
to 1881, both inclusive
Said tax certificates together with
ali subsequent omitted or levied
taxes WIN be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door in
Key West, on the 10th day of March
1888. at 500 O'Clock p NJ
Dated this the 22nd day of Fe5ru-
airy, 1888.
(SEAL) Ross c Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court, Monroe County,
Florida
feb. %. mar. is. 1s3s-M754
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-08
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES

Notice is hereby given that
Rafael Valdez Est. has filed with
me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State OF Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 3s6 Of the 1877 acts OF
the Legislature. upon the following
described real estate in the County
% Monroe. State OF Florida. to-wit.
Lot Is. Blk. :. TT. Il. as record
ed in Mource County Records. Deed
Book -. Rage -
The taxes to be sold are evidenced
By certificate No Sis Of 1888. and
represent taxes for the years 1919
to 1881. both Inclusive
said tax certificate together with
all subsequent omitted OF levied
taxes will be sold 10 the highest
bidder at the Court House Door in
Key West. on the toth day Of March
1883. at SEQ o'clock +. II.
Dated this the 9@Rd day OF Febru-
AIRY. 1888.
tSEAT.) Ross g Sawyer
CLERK Circuit Court. Monroe County.
Florida
feb. -. mar. is. issS-N7s7