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The Washington times., 1938-11-30
BOSWELL, MARGARET A.-On Monda

BOSWELL, MARGARET A.-On Monday
November 20. 1888. MARGARET A
BOSWELL. the beloved wife of John
B. Boswell, and mother of Mrs. Eliza.
beth Van Skyler, Mrs. Ruth Colds
trough. Funeral services from the W
w Chambers Co. Southeast Funeral
Home. SIT 18th st. s. E.. on Thurs.
day. Dec. ]. 1888. at 2 p. m. Relatives
and friends are invited. Interment
B m D Oak Cemetery, PomonkGy,
Charles County, Md.
The Washington times., 1938-11-30

TODD, GERTRUDE ELLA-on Sunday,
pitsi sERTR1D SS0 ELLA d ToDp Of HS 70
Wells Avenue. Edmonston. Nd, beloved
wife of the late Frank Todd and mother
of Mildred A. Shetland and Edward d.
Todd. Funeral services from the ", W,
home. 018 Cleveland Avenue, Rfverdals.
Nd. on Wednesday. November 80, 1885.
at 2 p. M. the Rev. J. R. Wood, Of
Hyattsville Methodist Church. official.
ing. Relatives and friends invited.
Interment in National Capital Memorial
Park. Muirkirk. Nd.
The Washington times., 1938-11-30
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The Washington times., 1938-11-30

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Funeral Directors
The Washington times., 1938-11-30

sPIOER; HARRY Son Tuesday; Novem-
loved son of Julia G. Spicer and the late
Richard N. spicer. Funeral services st
the chapel Of Thomas r. Murray, 2007
cember /, 1888. at . 30 p. m. Relatives
and friends invited. Interment in Con-
wreaaionaI Cauaferv
The Washington times., 1938-11-30

MICHAELSEN, GEORGE H.-on Monday,
November %. 1888, at Providence Hos
pital, GEORGE H. MICHAEISEN, be-
loved husband of Bertha P. Michael.
son. and father Of Miss Elsie Michael
sen, Etelka Michaelsen and Mrs. Teresa
b. Burns. Funeral services from the
late residence 1871 4th st. N. W., on
Wednesday. November 80, 1888, at
2 p. m. Relatives and friends invited.
Interment in Rock Creek Cemetery.
Services BY the W: ". Chambers Co.
The Washington times., 1938-11-30

ROSEBERRY, DOW Lon Tuesday, No
vember 20. 1898. at his residence, tho
Westchester Apartments, DOW L. ROSE
BERRY. Funeral services at the above
residence. Apartment 316-B, on Thurs
day December /. At . p. m. Interment
private,
Evening star., 1938-05-28

TO THE loser 90 the spoils-when.
ever West Points ice hocke,
team plays the Royal Military COL
lese Of Canada.
Strange As 1t seems, there Is . ira
ditional "gentleman's agreement
about the matter which provides that
the loser Of the contest gets to keep
physical possession Of the winners .
trophy Is consolation.
Since the cup was first donated, on
February 23, 1924. by the comman-
dant Of the Canadian institution, the
United States Military Academy has
kept possession Of the trophy, having
lost every game but one-a tie.
The greatest courtesies are extend
ed between rival teams whenever the
two meet. Because student rooters are
not permitted to travel to their op-
ponents' school the hosts provide spe-
cial roofing sections well versed In the
others yells.
Several times u. 9. M. A. hockey
teams have carried the trophy to Can
ada, but each time they have lost and
brought the cup back with them.
Some day Canada may lose the match.
in which case they will be privileged
to keep the coveted trophy.
Evening star., 1938-05-28

The entire sequence Of bidding is
worthy Of note. South's first rebid OF
two hearts Is known - . "reverse." It
Is used to inform partner Of . second
ary four-card suit and . powerful
hand. When South next Jumped to
four no-trump. North merely bid hve
diamonds, tentatively suggesting . slasn
in that suit. When South bid SIX dia-
monds, North, who had not as yet
shown his great strength, invited the
grand slam with . bid Of six spades.
At this point East doubles to call tor .
spade lead In the event that south
became declarer. Finally South, BE-
lieving that the combined hands would
contain 13 top tricks, contracted Tor
the grand slam In . no-trump.
A spade was opened. South winning
with dummy's ace. He led diamond
over to the acc in his own hand. Whsn
West showed out, South took stock
quickly and counted four club tricks.
four diamond tricks, three hearts and
one spade. q total Of but IL. However.
he saw little doubt about the thir-
teenth. Obviously East held the kins
Of spades - shown BY his double OF the
six-spade bid. Hence there was sini.
pie squeeze play which, South executed
BY playing the ace, king and queen q
hearts ana discarding three small
SPADES from dummy, and then run
ming four club tricks. On the last OF
these club leads poor East was hope.
lessly squeesed, since he was unable
to retain ali his diamonds and protect
his king Of spades. Accordingly, East
threw : small diamond, whereupon
South spread his hand.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-08
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 5;l4 Q. m. (daylight time).
 Sun rises SPA a. rn.; sets 7:l6 p. m. tday- light timeJ
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 High tide at Milford Friday, Sept Q, ii:2o a. m; low tide, 6:07 p. m. daylight tirne).
 We're starting one-man campaign for the October. This business of chopping of the advantage Of a long and daylight afternoon at such glorious season of the year by rec turning to standard time the last Sunday of September is devastating. Let's enjoy October afternoons in the open
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-08
French Ride Tandem

The form of the new French holiday sport should interest Americans. It IS done mainly on bicycles. There has been renaissance of this form of locomo- ton, particularly of the tandem bicycle familiar to the fathers of boys and girls now riding wheels in this country. For the first time young French men and girls ride together, and this is the way they do 1t, because they cannot afford automobiles.
 "Thousands of brand new machines are on the road and scorchers burn up the bouleyards at IS miles an hour," writes Correspondent. Department stores dis play elegant models in all price ranges, UIth facilities for payment meaning khey can be bought for a few francs monthly
 z1, short, as regards the bicycle, France K where America was 30 or 40 years ago. &e reeards vacations, 1t is catching up nj |n some ways has passed us. France < HInVIna. Indeed, right now 1t seems to .N nlaNI1R t0o much for its own good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-08
Connecticut Purge!

Our own Senator Lonergan was on the original purge" list of Thomas "Tommy the Cork" Corcoran, advisor to the President, according to an article of Walter Davenport, national political writer in the current issue of Golfers. Only Jim Farley's common-sense and political experience and Homer Cum rnings' flying visit to learn how futile such action would be prevented this at tempt to wreck vengeance on the part of Corcoran who is credited with his part ner, Cohen, with being the suggestor and instigator of the Presidents unsuccessful attack on the Supreme Court.
 But there is evidence that, while the President wisely listened to Him and Homer, nevertheless, Tommy the Cork" still connives to undermine the Senator and also Democratic politics in Connec- ticut Let Mr. Kopplemann deny if he can that there isn't Washington finger in his campaign? In year when the party needs full harmony to Win Kopple- manns campaign has done more to split the party to Washington's liking than any other factor. Any man has a right to aspire to any public office, but party loyalty demands that he should not try to split the party or raise conflicting or phony issues to do so Such campaign and such disloyalty should deprive him of the privilege of running for any office on this years ticket.
 Connecticut will not be "sold out" to Washington; neither will 1t permit Tommy the Cork" or MT. Kopplemann to dictate or undermine the program of the party in this state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-08
Who Is a Democrat?

President Roosevelt's recent press statement that he prefers Liberal" Re publicans to conservative Democrats not only made his own Secretary Early quite nervous, but has all Democrats guessing. They are asking themselves a.
 Does he want to split the party right down the middle?
 Has he no regard for party loyalty?
 Will he define "liberap'?
 Is he reading all conservative and in- dependent thinking Democrats out of the party? Does he expect poor Jim Farley to hold the regular Democrats for the Liberals" and radicals?
 Is he getting ready to form party of his own, for liberals" only?
 Does he care what happens to the Dam- ocratic party?
 Is this a government "by the people" or isn't it?
 Just where do lifelong, loyal, middle-of- the-road Democrats go from here?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-08
In Today's Mail
 Anonymous letters will not be accepted unless accom- panied with writer's name.
WRITERS URGED TO JOIN COOPERATIVE
 GROUP
Editor, Waterbury Democrat:

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 All persons seriously interested in writing are invited to join the Writ ers Cooperative Group of New Ha- ven or to attend its meetings, held regularly every Monday evening, 7.30 at the New Haven Y.W.C.A. The new season will start after La- Dor Day.
 The W. 0. c. (for men and women) was organized last March. The chief object of this group is to discover talent, to encourage it's de- velopment, to give interesting peo- pie with talent and creative ideas an opportunity to get together, to help It's members improve their work and to sell their manuscripts for them.
 During the fall and winter, part of each meeting will be devoted to & discussion of the problems of writing and also the problems of marketing and publishing. The next major step in the development of the group is the publication of q magazine. The formation of c N. H. County Writers Group is now being con- templated. If enough interest is shown, the New Haven Group will assist writers in other cities and towns of the state in starting up lo- cal groups and Q Conn. State or- ganization will be formed.
 We want writers with original Ideas in our group. Although this Is not class. we are willing to con- sider the applications of interested beginners for membership. Applicants for membership may send letters to the address below, giving the following information name, address, age, occupation, re- ligiou. afiiliation. type of writing, interested in, number of years spent in writing. Enclose penny post card or stamped return envelope.
 Stanley Sibelius, 800 Ferry street, New Haven, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-08
A Million or Two

It pays to be trailer addict. At least it does in this state. Two weeks ago the Con- necticut Campers and Trailers Association was organized down at Hammonassett, where can be found large group of trailer campers throughout the summer season. Ostensibly formed to protect their own interests the organization is quite evil dently intent on furthering other aims. It has just announced program which would carry it right into the 1889 Legis- lature, if successfully promulgated.
 The association is backing program which would demand an outlay of close to two million dollars in our state parks in the next two years This will be good news to the State Park and Forest Com- mission which laborS each legislative year to secure sufficient funds to keep it go- ing and still allow for expansion of the recreational program in the parks and forests. In 1887 there was Sizeable ap- propriation because the state, by that time, had got around to finishing up its job down at Sherwood Island State Park in WeStport.
 Looking through the items in the Campers and TrailerS Association pro- gram we note $150,O00 for a breakwater at HanmonaSsett Beach. The beach proper is being ruined by tides, claims the group We hadn't heard about this be- fore; it would seem as if the commission must know about it and is prepared to meet the situation. There are other pro- posals, too, some for Rocky Neck State Park, where the railroad tracks separate the beach proper from the other state facilities.
 Such things as roads, shelters, bath houses, dams, camp sites (800) board walks are among those suggested by the group Through it's efforts some atten- ton may be paid to the recreational de- mands, but until the proper agency ex- presses similar need for all of the above, the Legislature won't exert itself to set aside the necessary funds. And even when the need may be shown, it will be some time before as much money as S1,724,000 can be found for recreational development.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-08

Meriden announces that it will enforce a 25-mile speed limit in about two weeks. The aldermen have just, passed the ordi- nance. Violation of rules of the road will be charged against those arrested instead of speeding, which is break for the motorist, of course, in that it does not cause him to lose his license. On the other hand, however, violation of rules of the road can cover multitude of sins and motorists have been complaining about this in the past few weeks, claim ing their charge is not specific enough. We don't want to argue about the merits of charges, though. We do want to state that with so many communities becom- ing Speed-conscious and setting up 25- mile limit extreme precautions must be taken to protect drivers. Every com munity enforcing such law should make the same conspicuous at all highways of entry to the town. With high speeds allowed along the highways, it is neces- sary to apprise motorists of the fact they are leaving unrestricted driving areas for those where the low rate is strictly enforced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-08

Labor in Connecticut, that is, affiliates of the American Federation of Labor, IS not going to be swayed by political can- didacies this fall, judging by the remarks of John J. Egan, state secretary, at the recent state convention. "No matter what the price is, the labor vote of this state is not for sale" said Egan. That's forth right statement and a good one, too. If candidates want the backing of labor, they must be prepared to stand on their record or else be able to make promises that they can keep. From the Fedora tion's stand, too, this is a good policy to adopt. Mixing labor and politics in recent years hasn't proved too profitable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-08
Press Comment
POOR WATERBURY, AGAIN
(Hartford Times)

(Hartford Times)
 Poor Waterbury, It finds It's sins and It's soiled linen again Haunted in the face of the world through a series of gambling raids which re- suit in 76 or more arrests.
 It is entirely probable that sim liar raids could be conducted in many another city in the country, possibly including some in Con- necticut, for the numbers game is widespread and difficult to eradi- cate. It is being played even in New York at the very time that MT. Dewey IS conducting his sen- sational case there. Hartford had e taste of 1t @ few years ago and believed 1t wiped out the game on any large scale, although arrests continue to be made frequently which indicate that the game is still played here.
 If 1t were not for the other things which have given Waterbury noto- riety, not too much would be thought about the present raid. It would not be surprising, however, If the people of that city felt that they had about all they could stand and were depressed that the latest dis- closures added more blackness to the picture of their city which has been spread abroad.
 In view of the other disclosures about Waterbury 1t is not surprising that the number game found fertile soil there. It will be 50 anywhere that public officials are either cal- lous or corrupt. An evidence of the pertinacity of those who conduct the game is that they should con- tinue to operate in Waterbury in the face of the house cleaning that city is receiving and the attention being given to 1t by States Attor- ney Alcorn and his forces.
 Waterbury's population in the main is as decent as any other citys. It is entitled to sympathy at the revelations. This will be accom- panied by hope that 1t will be more alert hereafter and allow less lee- way to those whose carelessness or wickedness tend to tear down good name.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-08
Ne70 York G Saugatuck Delaware River Water Diversion Project Should Make Saugatuck Valley Objectors Blush
 Over Their Protests to Better
Water Supply.
BRIDGEPORT TELEGRAM

New York city is engaged upon one of the greatest engineering projects of our times, the addition of supply of fresh water from the Delaware river to New York city water resources.
 New York now uses more than billion gallons of water every day. The new system will add 440 mil- lion gallons day, with another 100 million gallons in reserve from Roundout creek in the Hudson river watershed, available through the same system. Tn other words New York's fresh water supply will be Increased by 50 percent.
 To obtain this water New York city is creating an enormous reser- voir and is constructing IF miles of tunnels, one tunnel AS miles in length, being the longest In the world. The cost of adding this wa- ter to the citys available supply is $272, ,000, 900.
 We submit these facts for the consideration of members of the Saugatuck association who seem so bitterly opposed to an increase in the water supply in the Bridgeport district. Most of these persons live for a part of the year in New York city or are frequent visitors there at which time they freely make use of New York's water supply. They take 1t for granted no doubt and would be quick to cry out if there were any shortage in the quantity or any change in the quality.
 New York city could save this vast expenditure by the simple ex- pedient of dipping into the Hudson river, setting up chlorination tanks and serving reclaimed river water to the inhabitants. That nobody would countenance such thing is apparent enough and yet the same persons who insist upon purity of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-08
A Book a Day
Have Some Armchair Murder
 By BRUCE CAPTION

You could be snooty, suppose and say that "Once Too Often" by Whitman Chambers Doubleday Doran: $2, isn't really c murder mystery at all but Is rather Q high grade novel which happens to re. volve about c murder.
 But there's no sense being up. stage about such things, and really good mystery story Is e dish good enough for anyone. "once Too Often" Is Q really good mystery story. so why not classify 1t as such7
 Anyway, 1t tells about q hard. drinking bunch of newspaper people who get all tangled up in the murder of c politician. The man who tells the story happens to love the politicians wife. and is being played for . sucker by her: as he begins telling the story, you can see that somewhere in the course of events q second murder takes place-but right up to the end you don't know whether he committed 1t or not.
 idr. Chambers handles his hard boiled people nicely, and creates an atmosphere that is highly con- vincing. Altogether, here's a fine book.
 "Cofilns for three," by Fred erick c. Davis (Crime Club: $2), Isn't h bad yarn, either. A pro- lessor of criminology--who hap pens also to be son of the New York police commissioner-sees Q murder committed and feels that his dad is trying to send the wrong party to the chair for it. So he has to pitch in and solve 1t: before he succeeds, there are two more murders and he himself Is arrested for obstructing justice.
 You might prohtably spend a little time, too. with Death Walks on Cat Feet" by Paul Haggard (fiillman-Curl: S2D. A Mark Twainish sort of gent who runs curio shop selling grisly inemen- tos of past murders acts as dee tective when his aephew's fiancee Is accused of killing . theatrical producer. Mir. Haggard employs . slightly ghoulish humor to good effect and constructs c suitably baffling plot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-08
Current Comment

This Is the happiest moment have had in the past 2 Ia years of my life. O., Long, of York, Pa, on being arrested for embezzlement and forgery after years of living under an alias.
 I've got this thing licked.
 Frederick B. Snite, Jr., who has been living in an "iron lung" for over e year.
 I wish was a boy--they have c lot more fun. Nancy Miller, IS, of Philadelphia, emerging from 6 wrecked stolen car after Q police chase.
 Speech Is an advertisement of personality. -Dr. Herbert Koepp- Baker, profess sor of speech at Pennsylvania State College.
 Here, as elsewhere in life, con- yentional tnindedness is the root of most evil. Leslie Craven, attorney, address. ing the American Bar Association on the management of railroads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-08
Selected Poem
RED BRICK sCHooLHoUsE

(Eleanor c. R. Young in the Christian You stand forgotten now: Owls sleep under your Sagging caves; Swallows nest in your chinneys. The worn, scared desks In your abandoned classroom Are gray layers of dust. Yet you are alive A vital, active part Of that gigantic Idea That we so freely term: "The American tradition" Within your four walls History was made. The lads who stood on your plank floors To recite their daily lessons Are the men who will preserve The free spirit of America The little pig-tailed girls Who used to spell so glibly Are still cherishing the ideals of peace and
 prosperity That they learned in the little Red School
 house. What If your wooden steps sag sadly Or your windows are warped and brokenp What if the great iron stove That used to throw out warmth and welcome On bitter winter mornings Is rusty and useless now2 You have served America well: You are her background. Over your worn threshold Boys and girls have gone hopefully forth. Those who knew you at first hand Are not dazzled by large modern buildings; They know that the American tradition Of economic honesty and goodwill to all
 nations Was faithfully nurtured In the red brick schoolhouses that dot the
 countryside. And because that tradition had so simple
 and rugged beginning They are confident that it As great and practical idea Will endure
 Science Monitor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-08

1, In which country Is the state of Guerrerc7
 2. Who is governor of Iowa?
 3. Where is the United States Military Academy?
 {. Who won the recent Cleveland Open golf championship
 6. What are cattalos?
 6. Did George Washington sign the Declaration of Independence7
 [. For what news and feature syndicate do the initials N. V. A. stand?
 6. What is the General Land Of- flee of the .. g.?
 Q. How is 1880 written in Roman numerals?
 70. What term is used to desig- nate the department of plastic art which comprises oil objects made Of clay, porcelain, and other forms of pottery?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-08

Testimony to the popularity of State Senator Frank L. McDermott is seen in the movement now afoot to draft him for office again this fall. He had previously indicated he wouldn't be candidate for renomination, although he was the first Democrat to carry the 14th district in many years. Naugatuck has been looking for the nomination, but might withdraw its candidate in favor of Senator McDermott.