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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
Real Punishment

Richard Whitney goes to Sing Sing, sentenced to serve two concurrent terms of five to ten years Many people may claim that his punishment is far too len tent and that with good behavior he will be out in less than that time. It's true he may be released before he has served five years and undoubtedly he will, for there is no reason why Richard Whitney shouldn't be an accomplishing prisoner and eligible for parole when the pre- scribed number of years and months or his term have elapsed.
 But even if his term is only three or four years, he will in that short space of time have served a sentence that might be equivalent to 15 or 20 year stretch for a hardened criminal. There can be no denying the fact that the one time head of the New York Stock EX- change played hard and loose with the laws of the land in his handling of funds entrusted to his stewardship. Knowing only what we have read about the man we can merely surmise, however, that faced with the harsh facts he presented himself for conviction and didn't seek protection in flight or in "trumped-up" justice.
 He will pay for his transgressions in more ways than merely his incarceration in Sing Sing. man of wealth all hls lie. Accustomed to the luxuries and privileges that it can buy, never wanting for thing, living the life of sportsman he now faces confinement within grey walls, scant opportunity for use of the talents that are his, no need of any exercise other than stretching his legs. Training and environment never fitted Richard Whit ney for the stripes of the convict; humbl- ing man of his ilk is far more terrible punishment than anything yet devised in the way of physical torture.
 He will finish his term, man in his early fifties, vision perhaps sharpened by a new outlook built up by prison associa- tions, where men are either remoulded or further distorted, but, nevertheless, able to face the world and state proudly that he has paid what the law demanded of him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
Nothing To Do With Them

Judging by remarks of Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridgeport he doesn't want to have anything to do with the political biq-wips of either of the major political nartieS of Connecticut This might kill for all time any thoughts in republican ranks of enlisting the name and ald or Mayor McLevy for the fall campaign. But even before the Bridgeport mayor cast aspersion on Democrats and Re- publicans alike the Young Republicans had stuck out their chins, strengthened their shoulders, frightened their belts, ana shouted that they wanted nothing but a good. representative republican to head their state ticket.
 If may be that so much "sound and furv'' is being made over BrldgeportS socialist mayor that true perspectives are being lost sight of. There is nothing to indicate by past elections that even IL Mayor McLevy were the gubernatorlai candidate of the republican party he could carry the state. With the Democrats almost in duty-bound to renomlnate Governor Wilbur L. Cross and thus estab- fish an all-time record that undouDtedly won't be broken in this generation for consecutive terms of office could even coalition candidate snap the winning streak?
 The situation this fall, if republicans, eoalitionists, laborites or other parties opposing the Democrats choose to noml- nate slates, will be won on issues more than anything else. In view of Governor Cross's Well-known stand on most Of the paramount issues in Connecticut 1t IS hard to say how winning combination of candidate and issue can be selected bv any other party. The best chance, politically speaking, for an ambitious party would certainly be endorsement of aUncle Toby, and other candidates equal to his vote-drawing power, plus nomina- tions to fill out the complete ticket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
Our Asiatic Orphan

It looks as if 1946, now coming at us endwise, will hardly be good year to turn the Philippines loose to shift for them selves. The natives, after long clamor for independence and acceptance of the date have lost enthusiasm for it. They are afraid of an economic collapse, or of being gobbled up by Japan, or both.
 As for our own people, foster-parents of those Asiatic isles, we had reconciled ourselves to letting them go, partly for reasons of business competition, partly for practical application of our own democracy, and partly to dodge the task of defending them. Our Asiatic orphan seemed a groWn-up child that should shift for itself
 But as the orphan turns and put pleading hand again in the firm paw of Uncle Sam, it looks different. It doesn't seem fair to push that trustful ward out into such world as exists today. Self government, yes; but the situation may call for continuance of the bond - for cooperation, support and wise handling of natural resources - for another decade or two, at least President Quezon's idea is preferential trade agreement plus ef- fective cooperation in other lines, until 1960 What everybody recognizes, but nobody says much about, is the implied protection of the Philippines by the United States navy while the bond lasts. Ameri- cans do not want to get into a war over the Philippines; but most of our author itieS believe that, with our growing navy, the mere gesture of protection will keep Japan from moving into Mania and run ming up her flag.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13

Columnists ad quipsters are having a lot of fun these days at the expense of Charlie Nicholson, generalissimo of the democratic national party press bureau. In weekly bulletin, scheduled for publi- cation on last Saturday, the astute MT. Nicholson permitted himself to be caught far, far out on limb. Even lasI-minute telegrams to newspapers all over the coun- try failed to undo the damage that was done by this bulletin Dispelling the Fog. The information contained therein only went to show how thoroughly con- vinced was the Administration that the reorganization bill was going to be passed. Inasmuch as the Democratic broadside, in which the bill was as good as in the White House, was aimed at Frank Gannett, the newspaper publisher, we can imagine his feelings when he read the criticism after the bill had been defeated, which was last Friday night, some twelve hours before release date on the democratic blurb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
A Trees Return

A forgotten and almost vanished tree has lately been regaining it's place in the New York State countryside and may soon be important again in industry. This the State College of Forestry at Syracuse University, is now more than it was in the time of the virgin forests. Formerly the wood of the black cherry was much prized. Its natural beauty and other ex- cellent qualities were recognized by colonial furniture makes. It began to grow scarce because of reckless use and was replaced by more plentiful but less desirable woods.
 Human beings did not save the black cherry tree, but Nature did. Birds scat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
NezV Uses For SilUer
Research Program Underway by Silver Industry, Designed to Bring Precious Metal Into
 More Common Usage.
e Common Usage
HARTFORD COURANT

music halls. Literally tons of silver are recovered from the chemicals used in Hollywood to develop and fix movie film. but tons more are lost.
 Silver plays 8 less important part in the electrical industry, but 1t is none the less useful in the manufac- ture of certain kinds of apparatus, and if the price could be reduced, it would play an even greater part. Silver is the best known metallic conductor of electricity; it offers a third less resistance to the flow of electricity than does copper, the us- ual conductor. Since resistance is the main limiting factor in power transmission, the substitution of sil- yer for copper, would, were 1t prac- ticable, make possible a vast exten- sion of existing hydro-electric sys- temS.
 A brand new field for silver is in the preserving of food. Another is not yet fully explored, but 1t seems to have been established that the metal, in certain forms, has a hith- erto unsuspected germicidal effect that is subject to better control than the old silver nitrate compounds. Finally, although silver is one of the oldest metals known to man, its poS- abilities of value in metallic alloys are still to be fully exploited. The pressure for new alloys for special purposes has already stimulated re- search in this field, but the silver producers plan to extend it further.
 The problem of silver is like that of coal in that new uses must be developed for both if permanelvs stability is to be assured the indus tries. Governmental price fixing can but postpone the day when both must stand or fall on their own merits. The coal industry would be well advised if it followed the ex- ample of the silver producers in pressing energetically a research program in preparation for the day when the government will step out from under the market.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13

The master mind who sold Chandler the brilliant idea was Seymour Weiss, henchman of the late Huey Long and now one of the three bosses ruling Louisiana. Weiss and Chandler have become close friends, Weiss giving him lot of pointers on how to run political machine.
 Recently these two embryo fascists went on a fishing trip and Weiss persuaded Chandler to proclaim a national strawberry week in order to publicize Louisi- ana berries, which ripen early in April.
 "Its a good chance to grab off some national publicity for your self," Weiss assured him. So Happy, always on the lookout for an opportunity to get into the limelight, forgot all about the strawberries of his own state and boosted those of his pal and men, tor.
 Glass Eater
 Since the annual banquet of the Dutch Treat club in New York the other day, friends of General Hugh Johnson are inquiring soli- citously about his health. The tough-talking ex-NRA boss had 8 most unusual accident.
 He became ill at post-banquet party, and a friend sent for some ammonia capsules. He handed Johnson one to open and smell in order to clear his head.
 But to the friends speeches. amazement and before he could stop him, Johnson popped the capsule, made of glass, into his mouth and swallowed 1t.
 NOTE-Since then Johnson has been touring and making speeches, showing no i'll effects.
 Mail Bag
 G. M., Virginia, Minn.-The fill ing station which IVA built at Norris, Tenn, did not cost $75,- 900, as stated by Representative Knutson. It cost $17600, and is leased at $2,5O0 a year, a yield of IA per cent w. J. M., Piqua, Ohio-Bonuses received by Eugene Grace of Bethlehem Steel Co.,, between 1925 and 1880 totaled $5,431, ,684, in addition to an an- nual salary of $12,00O. His total remuneration in 1886 was $780, GOO .. E. L., St. Petersburg, Fla. There is practically no chance that Senator Reynolds bill to es- tablish a Coast Guard Reserve will be passed at this session. It is opposed both by the Treasury Department and the Coast Guard Bureau G. F. L., Warsaw, Ind. The first woman senator was Rebecca L. Felton, widow of Rep. William H. Felton of Georgia, ap- pointed October, 1922, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Thomas Watson of Geor- gia. She served only for a very brief interval.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13

tered seeds taken from the few remain ing fence-row trees. The young cherries had better chance for survival as the old forests vanished. Before anyone realized what was happening, black cherry reformation was far advanced.
 Now the forestry men urge citizens not to cut this tree for fuel or fence posts, uses for which it is too valuable. With proper conservation measures it may soon be brought back to peak production. Such fascinating story of survival arouses hope of saving other apparently doomed trees and flowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
A Book a Day
A British Officer Writes of War
By BRUCE CATION

It isn't often that general lets his hair down and tells all. Briga- dier General Frank Percy Crozier of the British army does 1t in his new book, "The Men I Killed" Doubleday, Doran: $2), and the result is something to keep you awake nights.
 What Gen. Crozier does is simply to take the veil off of ordinary com bat procedure and let you see it in all its unadorned Iawness. War is a grim and pitiless business; Gen. Crozier shows why that must be so and how it works out.
 So he tells about the things that must be done to maintain discipline inaction, tells of officers shooting their ow nmen to avert a panic tells how he himself ordered ma chine guns turned on the retreating Portuguese troops during the Ger man break-through of April, 1918 tells, indeed, how he shot an un- nerved British officer on that same day.
 Did he like to do these things? Not in the least. Then why did he cd them? Because he had to; be- cause, in war, there are times when men can be steeled to hold fast only by the knowledge that they will be shot if they fail. It isn't pretty but 1t is an unacceptable part of war
 Gen. Crozier is equally frank ir other respects. The average British officer from 1915 on, he says, was "an all-round idiot" and the higher his rank the greater idiot he usually was. His remarks on the blunder- ing incompetence, as he calls 1t, o1 the British high command are enough to make Earl Haig turn over in his grave.
 But the general doesn't stop there If war IS so ugly and ghastly, ht asks-why not keep out of wari Why not stop all this frantic pre- pairing for the next war and try instead, to, remove the causes that are bringing that war on?
 ] Why not. indeed2 s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13

More than forty state legislative bodies in session last year took cognizance of the necessity of aiding municipalities in keep ing their ledgers. It is notable that in the mass of legislation effected by the various states were numerous laws deal ing with the collection of back-taxes, no inconsiderable problem in this day and age. Fourteen states have authorized in- stallment payment of delinquent taxes in monthly or semi-annual amounts Fourteen states cancelled interest and penalties on delinquent taxes, if paid by a certain date. Giving the taxpayer an even break is customary today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13

The silver industry is acting wise- ly in financing a comprehensive re- search program designed to discover new industrial uses for the metal. It recognizes that the treasury is not likely long to continue its silver purchasing program, which alone has maintained the price of the do- mestic metal at about 50 per cent above the world price. It knows that unless it can develop new markets for silver, it will be left in the lurch when the treasury calls a halt. If industry can absorb more of the metal than 1t does at present, the shock will be eased.
 At present, silver has a number of important industrial uses apart from the manufacture of silverware. It is the foundation on which the photo graphic industries are based. With out silver halides, Greta Garbo would probably still be a Swedish masseuse and Charley Chaplin, in all likelihood, would never have left the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
Selected Poem
I LONG TO REST

(Molka Borden Kaufman in the Poets Column,
 Hartford CouranD Tired of business all the year round Tired of hustle, of noise and of sound, Tired of cares throughout the year Tired of worry and trouble and fear I seek for rest. Rest that will take me away from man Away to a hermit's little den, A peaceful spot grassy glade Where I can be happy and unafraid Will be the best. lofty mountain by whose side My weary soul may abide, And if a brook should choose to chatter No place on earth could then be better For peace of mind. A mountain green and soft, and warm To rest my head from life's storm A haven for my weary breast A solitude for my lone nest I long to find.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13

CCC training would be invaluable to this nation in the event of war, according to CCC officers. Figures show that 2,5OO,- 900 youths have been given benefit of CCC experience and training since it's in- ception in April, 1883. While we don't consider all of them potential soldiers, yet if war did come they surely would be an important nucleus of any vast army for our defense at short notice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
Test Y ou Knowledge
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. What are the colors of the Uni- versity of South Carolina?
 2. What is the plural of notary public?
 3. Name the most important ocean trade route in the world.
 4. Who invented the lightning rod?
 5. Did an American man lose his citizenship if he married an alien woman during the World war?
 6. What Is mulatto?
 '. What actress won the 1887 best performance award presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences?
 8. What branch of biology treats of the structure of animals and plants?
 9. In what year was President Garfield assassinated?
 10. Which stsAe does Senator Will liam E. Borah represent in con- gress?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
|PressConment
HITCHING-HIKING
(BoSton Post)

A survey by the American 1nsti- ute of Public Opinion reveals that New England is more lenient to hitch-hikers than any other section of the country. Slightly more than
 half the New England automobile drivers are willing to pick up hikers. the survey showed. In the Mountain States and the Pacific Coast States the chances of a hiker being picked up are almost two to one against him and, throughout the country, fewer than half of the drivers stop at signal. There have been many holdups accomplished by hitch-hik- CTS and it is surprising that the drivers of New England are so much more willing to pick up hikers. Per- haps it is New England hospitality.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 5:l8 a. m.; sets 6:28 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 Full moon tomorrow, the change coming early in the afternoon and the outlook based on change so close to noon is foul. The weather should be rainy for the next seven days, but we've had so much rain and chill in April that we haven't the heart to say it's so.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
Current Comment

Japan fortunately is strong enough 10 prepare for the Olympics. But if the situation grows worse. Japan may abandon the Olympics. -,Japan's home minister, Admiral Nobumasa Suetsugu
 I can't live without reading, but I'm sick to death of politics.
 -Vicki Baum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS


 New York, April 13-Your First Citizen will be throwing out the first baseball be1ore you can turn about and trim the lawn. And that brings me right around to the case of Jack White, the prince of zanies along Sand Street, the Swing Alley of America.
 Jack White is a high-strung comedian who presides over the mysteries at place called the "18" Club, which is all swing and a thimbleful wide. And when he is attending to business or away from it, ebullient Jack Waite is the off, cial No. 1 fan of the New York Giants.
 The reason for bringing up his name at all now-aside from the fact that he is our favorite clown and a lovable fellow is zany Whites recent return from the Giants southern rehearsal field and the inside dope he brought along. Don't let on where this informa- ton came from, but If anyone should ask you diamond fanatics about the seasons prospects, you can quote Jack White anonymously as saying that the Giants are go- ing to win the pennant and walk away with the world series.
 Greater devotion to a team hath no bleacherite. No frustrated fol- lower of the frustrated Brooklyn Dodgers can claim the loyalty that White generously expends upon the denizens of the Polo Grounds. One half of his hilarious cabaret Spiel is about his team and woe unto the customer who undertakes tC heckle him about the southpaw oI third baseman. Bill Terry is hts demigod. regardless of his demi- gods unpopularity with certain. members of the Fourth Estate who patronize the "18" Club.
 When the training season starts White posts scoreboard promi- nently on the wall which lists only the outcome of Giant games. AnC only the victorious results. Wher the Giants, Heaven forbid, lose the scoreboard carries no figures but this announcement, instead "No Game Today"
 And on such nights, the customers have to help the ebullient master of ceremonies out of blue funk. A Record for Something"
 There are several unusual items about the Columbia University Varsity show this year--one of then being the fact that it is the frs time in four years that freshman has written it. Another is that thu freshman in question, Isadore Dia' mond, based his script, You've Got Something There" on curren events and had to revise 1t 27 time' because of the circumstances se in motion by Germany's annexa' ton of Austria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
A Record for "something"
SUCCESS STORY

Three years ago Walt Disney had 100 employees. Now he employs more than 600 people, 365 of whom worked on his first feature-lengtal production, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
lk Daily
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Relief Needs Next Fiscal Yeor Double Expenditures This Year;
 WPA Wants 3 Billion; Employment
 Fell Off in March When Rise Is Usual
N DREW PEARSON
end ROBERT O ALLEN

WASHINGTON, April 13. = WPA chiefs have told the President that three billion dollars will be necessary July - almost double the $1,750 900 expended for relief this year. At present WPA is spending $155 month to take care of 2,5O0OOO jobess, and this, according to the private report of WA executives to the President, is far short of urgent requirements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
Questions and
 Answers
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
By Frederick M. Kerby

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Enclose 8 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 Q. Where was Theodore Roosevelt when news of the shooting of Pres ident Mckinley reached him?
 A. On tramping expedition in the AdirondackS.
 o. When is Seward day celebrated in Alabama?
 A. March 30. s..
 Q. How many nergo farmers are in the United States? ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13

Rumania has returned to the patri- archal age. There's an Orthodox Patri- arch at the head of the government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never pronounce caveat-ka- veet'; say, kay'-ve-at.

A. The largest data for 1885 show 815,747 of whom 186,065 were own- CTS, 381 managers, and 629,30l ten- ants.
 Q. What is the capacity of the magazine of a Luger pistol?
 A. Seven rounds. During the World war special long, curved mag azines, holding 1 and 2 rounds were made.
 o. How long did the late William s. Ware of Pennsylvania serve in congress? rt
 A. He was elected to the house of representatives April "A, 1912, to fill 8 vacancy. He served in the house until 1927. He was elected to the senate for the term of 1927 to 1883, but was rejected by the senate in 1930. ..--
 o. What is the distance by water from New York to San Juan, Puerto Rica?
 A. It is 1911 statute miles.
 o. Does the Republic of Panama receive a percentage of the Canal Zone postal receipts?
 A. No.
 O.. What does the German word "Heil' mean?
 A. Hail. .-..
 o. When and where was the first paper money issued in the United States?
 A. It was issued by the general court of Massachusetts in 1890, to pay the soldiers returning from an expedition against Canada.
 If you want 8 copy of Oru book let THE HEALTH BOOK" write to Waterbury Democrats Washing ton Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents i'm n0staQe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13

Central Europe shows what happens when you make politics religion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-13
A Thought for Today

If is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me.-II Samuel 22:48.
 Dare not uslrp thy makers place by giving vav to wrath-Wrath that goes forth in ven- geance; vengeance is mine, will repay, saith the Lord"-C. Simmons.