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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
Special to The Democrat)


 Thomaston, Conn, Fab. 3-There appears to be great possibility that the dream of Police Chief James (Taft Ryan is about to be realized. Ryan for some thine has fought for police radio receiving set to be connected with the Waterbury Police department, an diff officials of Thomaston and Watertown are to have their way the dream of Ryan's will be realized.
 First selectman E. R. Kaiser of Thomaston is in favor of the in- stallation of police radio in town, First selectman Warren Parker of Watertown is also in favor of having the town of Watertown equip the police car of that town with simi- lar device.
 Roach in Favor
 Supt. Roach has received coIn- munication from MT. Parker in which he stated that there is a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

Novelties galore, so far as cos tunes are concerned, are ex- pected to be in evidence tomor- row night when the Crosby Hi-Y club holds a ship-wreck dance and skating party at the Y Camp in Watertown.
 Ray Quinn and Peter Mo- Sherry are co-chairmen of the committee in charge and are being assisted by Henry Minor, Rutledge Parker, Francis Mo- Kenna, William Lyons, and Richard Leonard.
 Dancings and skating will be enjoyed until 12:3O a. m. with Dick Terraces orchestra sup plying the music for the former.
 Costumes appropriate to what a person dons abandoning wrecked ship are called for by the committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
F. O. E.

Entertainment and refreshments will be features of the social session planned by the Waterbury Aerie of Eagles following their regular semi monthly meeting tonight in their rooms on East Main street. Presi- dent J. F. Adams has urged the at tendance of all members and has emphasized the importance of bringing candidate for member ship to the social session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
RUNAWAYS HELD

Philadelphia, Feb. 3.-UP)-Two young runaway sweethearts, Edward Kane and 19-year old Mary Brown, both of Laconia, N. H., were held by police today, pending arrival of funds from their parents to pay their return fares. They said they hand been hitch-hiking to Potts town, Pa., where they have friends, but ad been taken in the wrong di- rection by a motoriSt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
TAX COLLECTIONS GROW

Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. 3.--(UP)- Internal Revenue Collector Thomas s. Smith reported today federal tax collections in Connecticut last month increased 272 per cent as compared with January, 1887.
 He said income last month was $5,078,623 whereas 8 year ago 1t was $1.6O6.919.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
WILLIAM KEECAN
 SLOWLY RALLIES

Some improvement has been noted in the condition of former Chief Inspector William P. Keegan, re- tired chief inspector O. the detective bureau of the Waterbury police de- partment. He is patient at St. Mary's hospital.
 Chief Inspector Keegan became i'll several days ago and was taken to the hospital for treatment. He was retired from active service after al- most 40 years with the police de- partment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
Fire Board Returns
 Leary To Active Duty
Disabled Lieutenant to Receive Full Pay - Formal
 Resolution Passed-McCarthy Issues Statement

The Board of Fire Commissioners acted yesterday to return Lieutenant John (Oeary) Leary to the active personnel of the fire department resolving that the totally disabled victim of Controller Sherwood L. Rowlands pen
 on order be assigned to active duty with full pay starting today Lieutenant Leary injured in April 1927 duty with the department and amputaton both egs numerous operations were necessary during the years since
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

Pastor
 Members of the parish of Sts. Peter and Paul met last night and made preliminary arrangements for the staging of the annual Winter Bazaar" which will be held at the Hamilton park pavil- ion on Friday evening, February 18th. Tickets will be placed on sale tomorrow and the event promises to surprise anything of its kind in the history of the par ish. Rev, Thomas P. Mulcahy is the pastor.
 The general committee in charge is comprised of the following: Chairman Edward Wolf, Harry x. Cashin, Martin Bowes, John Null igan, George McDuff, John Null
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

On Committee
 ligan, Edward Leonard, Dennis O'Connor, John Quilter, William Cayanaugh, John Hartley, Joseph Dunne, James Clifford, James Cunningham, R. w. O'Neill, John Kane, John Blake, Edward Sut- tor, William Klobedanz, George Daley, Carl Deeley, Michael Cor man, John Cody, Joseph Candy, James Candy and Bart Quilter.
 Committees which will handle the various booths including cake, country store, novelty, and others will be announced in few days. There will also be entertainment and dancing with music by pop ular orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
'MEANEST MAN" BOBS UP
 AGAIN

Pajaro, Cal. - (U.P)-This city's candidate for the "meanest man" entered the aviary of Mrs. w. H. West and wrung the necks of five canaries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

Leading Player tor, the celebrated checker player from New Haven. Warner and Kuhlmey battled for hours over a complicated position that could only result in a draw. The result:
 Waterbury Chess Club
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
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News From A New Cruise Shop" Which Knows All The
 Answers, If tropical skies and seogoing urge gets into your blood stream, and your sea legs are in their prime for the Gulf Stream our "TroveI and Cruise Shop" should be your mecca.
 Guiding that nomodic urge into the proper ehonneI in the matter of soiIings, correct cruise clothes, smart Hortmonn luggage and the extro little travel godgets which help SO much on land and seq with their sophisticated atmos- phere, is the mission of this mod ern streomIine "Cruise Shop" So now the association for bigger and better porthoIes and deck luneheons. will please step for word and look into this matter of the most modern Cruise Shop" in the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

Totals F New Haven Y. M. c. A. played white on odd numbered boards.
Evening star., 1938-03-06
Asks Loan
OF Sherman Letters.
"a tha Kditor ~ T>ha atsr.

HShS A<S@H
Of Sherman Letters.
To the Editor Of The Star:
In the Library of Congress at WASH
ington, D. c., is a collection of Sherman
papers, but it is sadly lacking in letters
written by the late John Sherman. Since
he had thousands Of correspondents scat
tered over the United States, many of his
letters probably have been preserved in
private hands. It Is desired to borrow such
letters, so that copies may be added to
the collection permanently housed in the
Library. Loans of letters are particularly
desired at this time because . biography
of Senator Sherman is under preparation
at the Library.
John Sherman was an important figure,
and any one who helps to preserve his
letters contributes definitely to our ma
tional history.
It Is hoped that through your columns
all those who have letters signed by sher-
man may be moved to send copies Of
them, accurately transcribed to the Library
Of Congress for my attention. II originals
are sent, they will be copied and returned
Immediately or added to the preserved COL
lection, according to the wish Of the sender.
This service to history and to the memory
of Senator Sherman will be highly valued
by historians. The project has the warm
sympathy and cooperation Of many MEM
bers Of the Sherman family, including Mr..
p. Tecumseh Sherman Of New York City
and Mr.. Henry 8. Sherman Of Cleveland,
Ohio. JEANNETTE p. NICHOLS
Evening star., 1938-03-06
From The Stars Letter Mail
The Justice Holmes Memorial and Disposition of His ResidenThe
Symptoms Handicaps-Other Communications.

dollar commenced 1888, March 5. when
the President issued the proclamation for
the bank holiday" which was ratified by
the Act of March g. 1893. A. A. A., ap-
proved May IL, section 43 (b) %, au-
thorized fiat money, /. e., irredeemable
legal tender notes, and 43 tb) CD au-
thorized the devaluation above stated:
June S, the Joint resolution repudiating
the gold clause" was approved Precisely
what effect these acts had on the value
of the dollar in commerce, etc., I do not
know but because OF these acts it may be
that the comparison with 1888 Is unfair.
So take 1882 in which the departments
estimate is $48, 1929 900 900, i e., $685.
$4,000 more than in 1887. These figures
show that business has not increased, but
has declined under the New Deal and
explains why appropriations for relief have
increased. Such increase in business as
there was. was principally in consumption
goods. The above specified monetary acts
have not had their due attention. It is
impossible to know what a dollar will
be year hence; that discourages long
lliIlC AOdiLS oil WAilCA CdplIdl kOOuS uluuo.
tries are dependent, and it has been esti-
mated that upward Of 10 per cent Of I'M
employment is in the capital goods in
dustries. Then there is the interference
Of politicians (so-called Government), :,
whose object is votes. not profits-but busi-
ness must be run for profit. 1t Is like q
man screaming at and beating a horse
and Tightening the brakes on the wagon.
The horse simply cannot co. The "horse"
is business. !. e., capital. labor and ad-
ministration. Labor's interest Is shown In
another table Of the Survey. Compen-
sation Of employees by major industrial
groups for 1887 is estimated at $44,983,-
100000, which reduces to $26,566, $50 800
old dollars and compares with an esti-
mate OF s29,349, ,000, 900 for 1888, that is,
1887 compensation was $2,7s2, ,040, 200 less
than in 1888. In 1882 such compensa-
ton was estimated to be s3l ,032 ,O0O, 900,
i. e., $4.465, ,O40 200 more than the esti-
mated compensation of 1887. There are
causes other than these above specified
operating to continue the depression. but
those are the chief and are comfortable by
men; they are not acts Of god.
EDWARD HENRY NEARY.
Port Washington N. Y.
Evening star., 1938-03-06
BY MARK SULLIVAN.
Republican Program Committe

" HE Republican Program Committee
for the setting up Of group Of
principles alternative to the New
Deal Is showing of hopeful Vi
tality. 1t is useful The country must
have q minority party. And If the mi
nority party is to live up to its function
it must be stronger and more energetic
than the Republican party recently has
been
gotten, that the most effective opposition
the New Deal has had is that which has
come from the anti-New Deal wing Of the
Democratic party. The service the anti
New Deal Democratic Senators land men,
bers Of the House, as welD did in defeat
ing President Roosevelt's court measure Is
beyond anything the Republicans have
done. The Republicans were not able to
do it. There were but Is of them in the
Senate, and successful resistance to the
court measure had to have 40. Out Of
the 40, since the Republicans could sup
ply only 16, the Democrats had to supply
more than twice 16.
cannot be fully satisfactory as an oppo-
sition party. One section Of 4 ajority
party can never I'LL satisfactorily the role
Of minority party. Whenever any Demo-
cratic Senator arose to oppose the court
measure his opening sentence commonly
was to the effect that "Mr Roosevelt Is the
greatest President we have had since Lin
of 1.{v kay h>av,
an incalculable benefit to the country,
but"
Van Nuys' Loyalty Stressed.
BY the very fact of their opposing one
of the Presidents measures these Demo-
Gratis felt obliged to preserve their party
standing by almost going out of their way,
almost going against their convictions. to
vote for others of the Presidents measures.
One Of the ablest and most useful of the
Democrats who defeated the court meas
ure is Mr. Van Nuys Of Indiana. But as
Mr.. Van Nuys comes up for denomination
by his own party, he feels obliged, or his
supporters feel obliged, to stress Mr.. Van
Nuys loyalty to the administration in mat
tiers other than the court measure. His
supporters IN INDIANA, seeking lenOmlna-
ton for him by the party, say as COM
mendation Of him that "he was for 95
per cent of the New Deal
It is fact that, in the eyes of those who
deplored the Presidents court measure, the
anti-New Deal Democratic Senators did
historic service. Where Republicans can
be useful in keeping these men in the
Senate, many Republicans will wish to
do so. But also the fact remains that
the country needs an opposition party,
stronger one than the Republican party
now is.
In the Republican speeches made on
Lincoln's birthday there was striking
note. Three of the most important speak
ers, Senator Vandenberg Of Michigan. Gov.
Evening star., 1938-03-06
Chinese School Textbooks
Are Rewritten bv Japan

PE1P1NG. North China R.-If the
Chinese high school student here believes
everything he reads in his new Japanese
edited textbooks, he will see China Just
emerging from the dark ages into the sun
light OF Corporation" with Japan.
All subjects in the school books are H.
tered through rose-colored glasses which
unmistakably are made in Japan"
New histories overlook Chinas frequent
"humiliations," which got so much space in
the old Chinese-edited books Nothing is
said about the Japanese seizure of Formosa
in 1895, the loss of Korea In 1910, the
famous 81 demands of 1915, or the invasion
of Manchuria in 1891.
The present. war ID not mentioned, though
bombing planes still drone ever the schools.
Evening star., 1938-03-06

Natl0nal symphony
Orchestra Handicaps Noted.
To the Editor OF The Star:
Among your recent letters q correspond
ent. Mr.. Fred r. Oil, expresses extremely
we'll my own hope and that of thousands of
others that the National Symphony Or
chestra will not be allowed to CO.
l also agree with Mr.. Oil in the desir-
ability Of the summer concerts and was
sufficiently interested to inform myself as
to why they cannot be promised and an
nounced at once. The common-sense an
swer to the question asked the manage
ment was that the existence of the orches-
ira naturally had to be assumed before
we. the public, had anything to demand
the concerts from.
I confess that had not thought of this
before and asked that if We did get the
100000 and the orchestra, could we then
be assured of summer concerts? And I
found out several things I did not know;
that the summer series is given at such a
loss it does not come within 100 miles of
paying for itself, that no real admissions
may be charged-only nominal sum for
chairs and cushions, and that the first sue
cessful year an appropriation from the
Government covered many of the mechan-
ical expenses.
I thought Mr.. Obi should know these
facts since he is not correct in saying the
National Symphony "is in position to do
these things" so far-unless their fund is
more than raised. As see it, the whole
orchestra scheme is real civic philan-
thropy and the summer concerts Just one
more thing for them to undertake
MARY BRANDES.
Evening star., 1938-03-06
limit which is reached quickly when the
individual lacks food and shelter.
G. RAMIREZ.
Detail Of Service Men
For Police Duty Favored.
To the Editor of The Star:
q. RAMIREZ.

ONE cannot help but feel that the city
which houses the heads Of our Ma
ton should be managed and guarded in q
manner to set an example to other cities.
Thanks to its location and the character
of its population, it is the Mecca" for
Objectionable characters. Their activities
indicate this and are notably on the in
crease. Why not either appropriate more
funds for policing and felfare work, or
else make use Of the soldiers and marines
and use them to police in line Of duty?
Then the police would be helped at no
further cost to the taxpayer.
A. r. STRONG.
Evening star., 1938-03-06
Appraisal Of
New Deal Effect on Business.

Appraisal Of
New Deal Effect on Business.
To the Editor Of The Star:
THIS is an appraisal Of the effects on
finance of the New Deals legisla-
ton and its attitude particularly toward
business. The United States Department
OF Commerce, Survey Of Current Business.
February, 1888, estimates national income
paid out 1897 and each year through 1929.
Such income paid out 90 repre-
sents total compensation in the form OF
wages, salaries, interest, dividends, en-
trepreneurial Withdrawals and net rents
and royalties paid to individuals for serv-
ices rendered" United States Code, title
81, section 314, prescribes that the dollar
being 25.8 grains Of gold 09 fine shall
be the standard Of value. Pursuant to
A. A. A. a (b) (2), the President on
January 81, 1894, proclaimed the dollar
should consist of is 5-21 grains Of gold
90 fine, 5s.06 per cent Of the old dollar.
The departments estimate for such ma
tional income paid out in 1887 is $67. .463,-
00o,0 900; reduced to old dollars, this is
$50, 9,843, ,647. 800. The year 1888, according
to the survey, was the lowest of the depres-
sion when the total Of such estimated in
come paid out was $44955, 100000 i. e.,
compared in dollars of the same weight
of gold the income paid out in 1887 was
S5,11l, ,352 200, less than the amount paid
out In 1888! The acts In relation 70 the
Evening star., 1938-03-06
Unemployment and
Labor Saving Machinery.

To the Editor of The Star:
DURING every business slump some one
advances the idea that science and in
vention take away jobs, thereby causing
such economic disturbance. This idea has
spread into some labor groups. which advo-
cate prohibitions and restorations upon in
PRODUCTION of new machinery. 1t has been
given much publicity in ill-considered
panaceas The idea has reached even to
the floor of Congress, where bill has been
introduced for the purpose Of stopping is-
suance Of patents on labor r-saving inven-
tions.
The truth is that inventions make jobs,
rather than take away jobs. Within the
past 30 years science and invention have
given to mankind the automobile There
are today approximately 100000 people
supported directly and indirectly by the
automotive industry. Had the harness,
buggy and wagon industries continued to
flourish to the present, it is estimated that
these industries today would employ only
$4,000 people.
Through the aid of science the world has
come long way. Herodotus tells us that
in the building of the Great Pyramid 1o0,-
900 men were employed, extending over a
period of 20 years. The strenuous work
necessitated the substitution of fresh set
of men each year. In our day $500 men
built the Boulder Dam, a construction of
substantially the same cubic volume as the
Great Pyramid, but offering far more engi-
neering difnculties-in 20 months! And,
besides, no man was strained! Science and
invention, which can relieve the back and
arm Of men Of toll should be welcomed.
1t cannot be denied that the introduction
Of new apparatus frequently causes hard
ship or unemployment to a particular group
during the period of transition. We should
give attention to intelligent alienation of
these minor social and economic pains and
dificulties that accompany advances of
science, rather than kill the goose that laws
the golden eggs just because some of the
eggs are blemished. The effects of inventions
on human welfare are preponderantly good
and beneficial.
AUBREY D. McFAYDYEN.
Evening star., 1938-03-06
More on the Holmes
Residence as 4 Memorial.
tn the Ehitar of The 4tar.

% Jle GQlt0E Oh 4ue 6bAIs
THE rejection of the bill introduced by
Representative Mccormack Of Massa-
chusetts by the Library Committee of the
House to preserve the former residence
of the late Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes
at 1920 street is deplorable to all citizens
who have any concern about preserving
the reputation of Washington as a hand
some world capital. Its kindred bill has
been introduced by Senator Walsh Of
Massachusetts, in the Senate.
We have been belated in recognizing the
value of beautiful and dignified old dwell
ings such as this one, which have been
the homes of our great and illustrious
men and which preserve better than dry
textbooks the rich cultural traditions of
our past. One historic mansion after an
other has been wrecked and its site de-
graded by an unsightly parking lot.
Various suggestions were offered in the
too brief public hearing before the Library
Committee in regard to the best use to
which to put this building, which the
Government would not even have to pur-
chase, but merely to accept, since the will
of Justice Holmes left his entire estate to
the Nation. The most appealing OF these
was to make it library of poetry, de-
voted to the collection of poetry, which
would become the shrine for the Nations
poets. as the Folger Library is for Shakes
periana and our numerous art galleries for
artists.
This fine old residence is well located
and well designed for such purpose, and
this would be fitting memorial to that
gracious spirit who long presided there and
whose interests were far beyond and above
the merely legalistic aspects Of life.
It is in the heart Of the hotel and club
district, within walking distance for in
Vulnerable visitors II we care to maintain
what is after all our leading industry" it
Is necessary to preserve ut least q vestige
Of some Of Washington's oid-time intimate
charm
Twenty-Five million dollars worth Of
concrete blocks, surrounded by l1ot-dog
stands, filling stations and parking lots
do not make beautiful or an inviting city.
The house is well built, spacious and dig
nified, but compact. It's maintenance cost
would be low. It still has intact its charm
ing old walled garden, an oasis in the midst
Of the city's clamor. To allow 1t to be de-
stroyed would be q deplorable deed and .
desecration of the name and the memory
Of Oliver Wendell Holmes.
THERESA H. RUSSELL.
Evening star., 1938-03-06

To the Editor Of The Star:
TINE House Library Committee, under
the Craftsmanship of Mr. Kent
Keller, has been debating whether
or not the Government should &C.
cept as a gift the former home Of Justice
Oliver Wendell Holmes
1t developed in committee hearings that
the Government apparently could find no
use for the property and that merely to
acquire and preserve 1t would prove a lia-
bility. Positively there is no point in pre-
serving house If no use can be made Of
it, but some of the facts are as follows: In
addition to the house, the justice willed
approximately $3.50, 0,c00 to the Government.
Now, in appreciation of the services which
the justice has rendered to his country, the
Government wishes to establish a suitable
memorial in his honor. The hobby of
Justice Holmes was poetry, the mother of
all the arts, and in the composition Of which
he became quite proficient
incidentally, chair for American poetry
was only recently established in the Library
OF Congress by an anonymous donor. This
office is now housed in little two by four
room on the third floor Of the Library Of
Congress. Thus, We consider the impor-
tance Of poetry. Consider it by comparison
with the establishments which house other
activities, The Government Is doing and
has done much for painting. sculpture and
the other arts while it has done absolutely
nothing for the promotion of poetry
1t would seem to me that no memorial
would be more fitting and appropriate and
that no plan more practical and ideal could
be adopted than to accept the home Of
Justice Holmes, together with his other be-
quests, and make this home the seat Of the
the Library Of Congress. All of this could
be done without costing the taxpayers one
cent. The results would be far reaching
in encouraging the poets and furthering
poetry activities. Here in this home might
be- acquired collection Of portraits of
American poets. Here might be placed
bronze and marble busts of American poets
who would never be likely to enter the
portals of Statuary Hall in this day and
age. Here might be conceived and carried
to completion plan for the promotion Of
poetry in America that would produce such
verse as would make the Elizabethean age
pale by comparison. Certainly our poets
should be given some form of occicial recog-
milton and encouragement. Other coun-
tries have long ago established the practice
of encouraging these workers Of words"
A memorial to Justice Holmes for this
purpose would certainly be supplemented
by gifts from others who are interested in
poetry. If We have any pride in our lit
erary pursuits, let US encourage them, If
not. then we can continue to show it in the
future as We have so disgracefully done in
the past. EARL A. CUEVAS.