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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04
COMMONS HURLED
 INTO CONFUSION
Lab0rite Member Slaps UniOnist Before Debate
 on Foreign Policy

London, April 4 - (UP) - The house of commons was thrown into an uproar today when EmanueI Shinwell, laborite, slapped Comman- der Robert T. Bower, unioniSt, IT. the face. The incident was a prelude to a debate on foreign policy and laborite demands for a general cleo ton.
 Indicative of the temper of the members of parliament, Shinwell who had been speaking, suddenly stopped and walked across the house to where Bower was seated. He slapped him and then walked to the speaker claiming he had been gross lyirsulted.
 According to members seated near by, Bower had interrupted ques- ton put by Shinwell allegedly tell ing him to Ego back to Poland" La
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04
MAY YOHE TO
 q SEEK WPA JOB

Boston, April 4 - (UP) = Gray haired May Yohe, former musical comedy favorite who once dined with the late King Edward of England, regained her citizenship today to be- come eligible for a WPA job.
 Though born in Bethlehem. Pa., she lost her citizenship in 1914 when she married her third husband, Captain John A. Shuts, British vet eran of the Boer war. Shuts sub seQueutly became a citizen. ~
 After taking the citizenship oath before Federal Judge George c. Sweeney, Miss Yohe said she would seek work in the WPA to support Smuts, who is ill She will be 72 wednesday. k
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04
Most Popular Baby
 Contest Is Under1uay
Thomas Studio Named Official Photographer Today as Great Battle for $2O0 Cash Awards Starts
 in the Waterbury Democrat

The Most Popular Baby of 1888 in Waterbury? Who is it? Is it bouncing boy or a sweet little girl?
 The Waterbury Democrat is offering $2OO in cash and other valuable prizes right to find out WHO IS WA TERBURY'S MOST POPULAR BABY.
 You've seen the first announcements of the MOST POPULAR BABY CONTEST of 1888 Probably, you re- member the contest last year when two small boys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, April 4-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through April 1st, compared with q year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $5,711, ,0S3,5S4.90 5,212,273S7
 Receipts $4,S30,297,014.1 $3.740, 0,42S,265.94
 Gross Deficit SSS0,7S6,570.79 $1,S4f,S44.013.4
 Net Deficit SS24, ,92o.79 'st,765,65s,61S.4S
 Cash Balance $3,116,S51, ,454.13 S1,s19,s65,242.4S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04
The bWeather

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
Time for Planning

Many happenings in the last week or
ten DAYS have made us wonder if the time
isn't ripe for formation Of Naugatuck
Valley Association whose prime purpose
will be the advancement Of this section
of the state as place in which to reside,
10 build homes, 10 establish families, to
conduct business enterprises. Over
period Of years extending as far back as
1925 we have tentatively urged plans Of
this nature regularly. We hope to live
TO see some sort Of an endeaVor along
these general lines put into being.
Many sections Of the state, notably
Fairfield County and the Litchfield Hills,
have organizations which are concerned
with the advantages Of their particular
locale. They work from one end Of The
year to the other for the benefit Of their
own particular district, emphasizing its
charms as vacation spot and also spot
for prospective business houses. The idea
is fine one, but requires patient and
steady work. There's plenty TO be ac-
complished in the valley.
OF primary Importance and perhaps
equal in importance are development Of
parkway up and down the valley from
Ansonia and Derby to Torrington and
elimination OF pollution in the Manga
tuck river The latter is being accom-
plished slowly but surely, but we are pos
tive more would be done if there was
some sort of united or concerted action
by all communities concerned. AS for
the parkway or super-highWay, there's a
real necessity for that right now, The
valley road, while good one, demands
modernization, such as elimination Of
excessive curves and widening.
4 good planning association, whether 1t
be called by that name or another would
tend to bring home to every community
the need Of cooperation for it's own as
well as general benefit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
|PreSSCOnment'
FATHER RUSSELL
New Haven Register)

The Rev. John Russell, Of st.
Patrick's Church In Grand Avenue,
was member Of the priesthood
for CT years. He was pastor Of his
church for FIVE years beyond half
century. His life and service were
IN several respects exceptional, in
some without equal, In his church
In the diocese and In the country.
The years he gave TO his church,
and 10 service In behalf Of the COM
munity at large as well as that
part OF IL which formed his parish,
could not but make him one Of New
Ravens best-knoWn clcrgymen and
citizens. The quality OF that service.
and the manner OF IL, earned him
widespread affection, and immeaS-
urablc respect. A great many people
understand their own peculiar sense
Of Indebtedness 10 him. The COM
munity'3 indebtedness is great also
for public spirit as well AS for guild
ance OF countless lives and in
iiuencc as 10 deeds
Often there Is grief at having
failed 10 show affection, gratitude
and respect during the life Of the
object 10 them. Opportunities we're
not sighted as 10 this man. While
there is sorrow at his passing, there
is reason for Joy al Father RugSella
having been given 93 years Of life
and at this communityS having
been given so many OF them and SO
much from them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26

American War2hipS have as much right
In China az the japanese forces have, and
will stay there as long as American civil
ians are in danger. This is the reply Of
Admiral Yarncll to the request Of the
japanese naval command that foreign
vessels and other foreign shipping cVacu-
ate the upper Yangtsc River, To clear the
way for the new japanese drive against
HankoW. 1t Is direct reversal OF the
Policy assumed by our government at the
beginning OF the Japanese invasion. It
seems to have the support Of the Ameri-
can public, and also TO be in harmony
with international law 49, if there still Is
such thing
AS matter Of fact, Americans have
more right there than the japanese. be-
cause our representatives are peaceful
and the japanese forces are aggregsorg.
ours are saving life and property in har-
mony with civilized practices and treaties,
while those asking US TO step out Of the
way are destroying life and property in
defiance OF their own treaties
1t seems necessary 10 stand up SO I'M
flinching as this, not only for the pro-
lection OF our own citizens but for the
preservation Of such remnants Of inter
national law and world decency as may
be saved from the present reign OF agrees
sion. Give the militarists and dictators
an inch and they'll take a mile. Obyi-
ousiy our policy in China is dangerous,
with many risks, and requires great eau
f'o' and wisdom In it's application
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
Selected Poem
VISITING GRANDMA

n boy vacation IN the country writes lette
home TO his "gang.J
(By Herbert Durreil Smart III the Boston POST
I'm AT gfapdma6 on the old homestead farm
And rothping here at play;
There's woodchuck8 hole down in the field
And ! chased young chuck today.
On the old stone wall IN the winding lane,
The squirrels exercise.
And perched on Dough Of the old apple tree
lonely robin cries.
when the sun gets low, TO the pasture | 20
And let down the bars once more;
And zee the patient cattle there,
The coWpath coming Ger.
And ! drive them home down the winding lane,
And shut the barnyard gate;
The While my thoughts in fancy rove
TO where nay playnates wait.
And pretty soon the hired man
L. milking The COWS once more;
And just hang around the place
And watch hlfn do the chofe
! often wish that Summer could last
Always bhc whole year through,
And could be up where grandma lives,
And play, With work 10 do.
II know 'tWOuld be a task for her
TO have me always stay:
But guess she gets lonesome TOO
When / have gone away.
80, when grow up 10 be man,
And Summertime Is here,
I'm gong back 10 grandma's then
And maybe stay year"
Eashue, N. H.. 1888
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
Our Rights in Mexico

The United States government has sug-
gested 10 the Mexican government that
there are certain questions on which
they disagree which should be submitted
TO international arbitration The specific
matter referred TO is the confiscation, over
a period OF years, Of American-oWned
farm lands. Such uncompensatcd seizure
OF the property Of nationals Of another
country, says Secretary Hull, violates the
good-ncighbor policy.
A fiye-man board is recommended, TO
be set up under the provisions OF the
general arbitration treaty Of 1929. The
two questions TO be determined are:
whether, in taking over several hundred
American farms, with claimed value Of
SIC, 123,3SS, in the eleven years since
1927, Mexico has "compIied with the rule
OF compensation as prescribed by inter
national law" and,
II Mexican noncompliance be estab-
lshed IN what amount and under what
terms Mexico should make compensation.
The confiacatcd oil properties are not
mentioned. Their turn for arbitration viii
come If legal remedies already sought do
not prove effective. Mexico is in a toupn
spot. In trying TO carry OUT far-reaching
social program in behalf Of its people the
government has frequently stepped on
foreign toes or infronped foreign rights.
LIS Intentions toward foreigners may be
excellent, but Uncle Sam thinks it is
Time Tor something more tangible
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
Tow Plane

With interest in airplane flights higher
than for years, and people circling the
globe as If they were riding in a merry
go-round, ard carelessly crossing the
Atlantic eastward when they meant to
cross America westward, and "air
crates" coming back into style, and so
on, perhaps midget built in st. Louis
deserves little attention
1t is biplane only twelve feet long,
with Widespread Of thirteen feet, de-
signed by veteran flyer named James
Malone and built by Vincent Linberg, in
the air division of the Missouri National
Guard. In test flights it has made ITO
miles an hour. 1t has 1875 horsepower. The
cost was $1,000.
This craft might be called powered
humming-bird, although it can't hover
or fly backward-not vet, anyway. Or
maybe deer-fly. We may yet hear OF it
crossing the Atlantic, landing perhaps
If Paris by mistake for Tokyo. That would
come from requiring such close attention
to the steering of SO swift and tiny a
ship, that the pilot hadn't time to look
at his compass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26

Monday OF last week in her eighty
fourth year. Three members of the
settlement remain on the fine farm
1t Is reputed to be the most prof
liable in It's neighborhood-she 50
capably managed. They have no
successors; the communism of the
Shakers does not attract those
who preach Marzism and practice
spoilation Of the thrifty.
Persecution drove Ann Lee from
her birthplace In England, where
a faction OF Quakers led by Jane
Wardlow broke from the sect found
ed by George Fox and followed her
ezhortations 10 repent of their sins
because Christ was about TO reign
on earth and would do so in the
form OF a woman. Many believed
Ann Lees form was that In which
He had reappeared she called her
self Ann the Word" She came 10
this country in 1774 with seven fol-
lowers and set up their church at
NiBkayuna, near WatcrVliet. Celiba-
cy was their praticc. They were
prosecuted here as they had been
In England, but their sect grew.
They were early non-resisters and
would not bear arms in the ReVolu-
ton, being prosecuted for their
refusal. In the Civil War Lincoln
recognized their scruples.
In recent years the Shakers have
not conducted their worship march,
es, dances and gegticulatlons that
fastened on them the name they
bear. but their principles, their m
dustry, their high standards have
never been impaired. Persecution
ceased long ago and for the fine
produce Of their farms and the out
put OF their home crafts was keen.
Notwithstanding their reputation
for integrity and virtue, they could
not maintain their place. They
would not lower the standard they
had set for recruits, and their prac-
tees did not attract. SO, dying,
Eldress Anna Case merely antici-
patcd by little the fate OF the con-
grcgation 10 which as a child she
was attached and in which for
longer than the allotted span OF
human kind she found usefulness
and contentment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26

II did" That about sums up the
answer Of State Comptroller Charles C.
Swartz to States Attorney William H.
Blodgett's charge that he had violated the
state charter by not filing report with
the governor for the fiscal year 1936-37.
Actually Comptroller Swartz's statement
was: "The comptroler's report which the
law requires TO be filed with the Governor
on or before September IS annually was
filed with Governor Cross on September
IS, 1887" All of which is the second
answer that Mr.. Blodgett has had to ques-
tons which he has thought enough Of TO
let the public in on them And all of which
is proof conclusive that Mr.. Blodgett1is
certainly in the market for a republican
nomination. What it is to be, we don't
know. 1t might be almost anything from
governor down, or it might be specifically
the office Of Attorney General which
must be filled this year
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 5:41 a. m; sets a:l5 p. m. day
hight tlneJ.
All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes
after sunset.
High tide at Milford Wednesday, July n,
1913 a. m; low tide. GIL a. m daylight
time
The new moon arrives tonight very close
10 II O'Clock, standard time. IL should bring
about complete change IN the Indictment
weather we've mad tor the last two weeks.
NOT only did we have last weeks solid stretch
OF ram, but recall that the previous week was
attended by nightly showers The next seven
day period and even the following one tend
10 be fair, wind conditions remaining right.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26

A safe driving club issues few don'ts
to drivers which apply in particular to
night operation. 1t offers this: "When
darkness comes, slow down! Be more
than ever careful! Use DINNERS when
meeting other cars! Keep headlights in
proper adjustment and keep them clean
Dust and dirt on lenses or reflec-
tors can cut their efficiency in half :. :"
Illumination on American highways is
SIN major point requiring development.
We improve our cars and we improve the
type Of roadWays, but we don't do great
deal for highway illumination save in
few Widcly-scparated instances
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
THE FIELD Is OPEN
Hartford Times


When told that various persons
had announced their candidates. for
nominations for state Office, the late
Republican State Chairman j. Henry
Roraback was wont to exhibit out
ward pleasure at least, and say the
more the merrier, it's an open field. >"
Something Of that sort perhaps
ought greet various announcements
which are being made nowadays OF
the various candidates. for Demo-
cratic nominations. Incidentally. II
IL worth observing that 1t IL Demo-
Gratis who are clamorlng for nomln-
atoms. That Is In decided contrast
10 the days when IL was necessary
for q party convention TO recess
while leaders combed the party lists
10 find men willing 10 take the bien-
NAL beating.
Republicans will perhaps take
dolefui note OF the changed situa-
tion.
All OF which is inspired by the
fact that Labor Commissioner Tone
would Ike TO be nominated for lieu
tenant-goyernor He is within his
rights. He is qualified citizen, over
tWenty-one.
No doubt he has many friends
who will welcome his announce
ment and do what they can 10 for
ward his ambitions. There are likely,
also, 10 be other gentlemen with
similar ideas. The field is open and
the time Is early, There seems TO be
no necessity, at the moment. at
least, TO say more. The Governor,
whose approval IL desired Is perhaps
thinking more OF the huckieberry-
ing he is missing at 6unapee than
OF umpiring among candidatorlai
ambitions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
A Book a Day
She Had Courage,
Wit, and Red Hair
BY BRUCE CATION

Red-Haired, snub-nosed, daughter
OF an Irish policeman, May Fiayin
grew up against the raucous, tenn
Ing background of Chicago in the
gay nineties. May was no ordinary
girl. May was fiery, impetuous, pos
seased OF an Astounding heart and a
great courage. She personificd IN
the fined qualities the motherhood
OF all America.
80 her story Is a beautifully ten
der, magnificent thing as Myron
BRING tells 1t In another successful
novel for him, May Flayin" Gar
far and kinehart: $3.50. II you
recall Mr. Brings "5ingermann" Oh
THE Sisters" you will have a pref
ly good hint OF the kind of poetic
insight you are sure 10 find In this
book.
May Flayin" tells OF the witty
courageous woman who loved
Mike Flayin and who followed
nm through good fortune and
bad, bearing him six children,
battling for him and for them.
For the most part May had bad
fortunle.
Poverty, Mixes desertion, son
shot by gangstcrs all this May
bore, and much more, never once
giving up. And when Sean and
Queenie reversed the tables and
brought fame and fortune, she took
that also In her stride. Such was
the character OF this little woman.
Thus Mr.. Brings portrait OF a
lifetime becomes something a part
OF the American scene itself, Ieay-
ing an indeliblc impression. You
WIZ very likely go q great while
before you /meet again 80 many
really living characters. And the
sooty Chicago skyline will finger
long after you've turned the last
ns"s ID N "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
Vanishing Shakers
Only Scant Handful Of Sect Remains In T. S.
Begun Here In 1774 Under Name, United
Society of True Believers In Christ's
Second Coming
Second Coming
NEW YORK SUN

In 1887 there we're In the United
States approximately 1000 members
OF the religious sect that Ann Lee
planted in America In 1774 under
a name variously rendered which
may have been the United Society
Of True Believers in Christs Second
Coming name popularity forgotten
many years and supplanted by the
word Shakers. BY 1915 their number
had decreased 10 500, and this year
1t Is reported 10 have sunk TO 1872
Eldress Anna Case, who for twenty
SIX years has headed the settlement
at Colonie, Albany county, died on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26

Politics is gently simmering right now,
but don't think the summer is going to
pass by without fcyerish boiling Of the
pot. Registration will be out of the way
after this week and from then on the lid
is off, Watch for neat casualties in the
political ring. They are numerous at this
time Of the year. Also watch for more
trial balloons by the politicalIy-ambitiou
anxious TO get organized support.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
Test Y O ur
knowledge
Can you answer seven or
these test questions? Turn 10
last page for the answers.

/. Which is greater. the equator
ial or meridinal circumference OF
OF the eafth2
2. Under what government de-
partment Is the General Land Of
flee?
3. What are deciduous plants?
4, What IL the plural OF lens?
5. Where Is the longest railroad
tunnel In the u. s.. iocated7
g. What Is the motto OF the u.
s.. Marine Corps?
T. DO Puerto Ricans require q
passport To come TO the United
States?
d. What does the legal term, locus
deficit. mean?
o. What Is an amulet7
TO- Historically. which Ia the old
est eIoAh $50 hsVsps0s9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26

We're laggards in map-making, says
DR.. William Bowie, former U. s. Coast
and Geodctic Survey official Not more
than Is per cent Of U. S. area is properly
mapped, he claims That ought to give
somebody a fine opportunity. Americans
we're never ones to pass up opportunities
If it's making maps or making hay, there
must be somebody to take the job. Let's
90, America!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26

Among triumphs of Naziism, don't
overlook those helpless Austrian refugees
living in deserted barge on the Danube
and not allowed TO land anywhere. 1t
makes person wonder whether civiIiza-
ton today is on a barge floating down a
river without a destination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
A Thought for Today

He that belleveth and is baptized shall be
saved: but he that belleyeth not shall be
damned,-Mark 1916.
Faith is to believe, on the word of God what
we do not zee and It's reward Is 10 see and enjoy
what we beeVc-Augustine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
Questions and
Answers
BY Frederick Nj. Kerby

Enclose a thrce-cent stamp for
reply when addressing any ques-
ton of fact or information TO the
Waterbury Democrats Service Blu
reau at Washington. Legal and
medical advice cannot be given.
nor can extended research be I'M
dertaken. BE sure all mail Is ad-
dressed TO the WATERBURY
DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU-
REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street,
Washington. ID. &.
HWxE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
THE EDITOR

@. I came to the United States
from France and two years ago was
naturalized under my maiden name.
Now / am about TO be married to
an American citizen, and would
like TO know II should have my
name changed on my naturalization
papers.
A. 1t Is best TO get papers with
your married name. The proper APP
plication blanks will be sent on re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26

People OF France have decided 10
honor the memory OF 800 nurses
who died In active service during
the World War.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
| IL Daily
~ DREW FEARsOm sna non~rr n ALE,
Stock Rise Foster Than Economic,
But Not Alarming; Speedy Spread
Of Market News Today Responsible For
Upturn; Chandler Would Use Harrow

WASHINGTON, July 20 - Confidential surveys by
Administration experts show that the abrupt rise Of the
stock market is somewhat faster than justified by reports
of business upturn though not to such extent to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26

II you want q copy of our book
let, salads AND SAND
WICHES". write 10 the Water
bury Democrats Washington Blu
reau, 1913 Thirteenth Street,
Washington, ID. &. Enclose 10
cents In postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26

@. Does the Farm Security Ad-
ministration pay taxes TO state and
local governments on It's housing
properties?
A. No: but the agency makes
certain payments TO state and local
governments In lieu Of taxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26

q. Please state how many schools
OF nursing and the number OF stu
dents there are In the u. s..
A. The American Medical asso-
citation reports 1890 accredited
nursing schools with 70, 1853 students.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-26
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR
Extraordinary may be pro-
nOunced either eks-t rOr-di
nary or eks-tra or -di- mary.

quest from any branch lmmigra-
ton and naturalization office, or
from the immigration and Natur-
alization Service. U. s. Dept. Of
Labor, Washington, u. G.
q. How can one tell which end
is the bow OF a ferry, designed to
enter slips?
A. Ferries have a screw and rud-
der at each end, and the bow Is the
forward part, e8tablish'.' by the d.
rcction OF motion.
q. How are field cucumbers pol
linated
A. The vines have both male
flowers, which supply the pollen,
and female flowers, which produce
the cucumbers. The female Is borne
on the outer end OF the small Gu
cumber and generally, the males APP
pear in great abundance inzadyancc
OF the females. Cucumbers grown
in the field are pollinated either by
tame or wild bees.
q. What are some Of the prod
ucts made from skim milk?
A. Sweet condensed milk, evap-
Grated milk, casein. milk sugar dac-
tose), and powdered skim milk.
q. Please state how many schools
OF nursing and the number OF stu
dents there are In the u. s.