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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
Appointment Merited

The appointment of Attorney Freder- ick w. Palomba to the Board of Assessors this week should meet with approval among the rank and file of the people of Waterbury. AS republican member of this board he should be of valuable as- sistance and should acquit his duties with the same spirit of accomplishment that he has shown in his many endeavors in the past. He is familiar with the con- duct of civic and state affairs through his past associations.
 Although diSoWned and tossed around by the Republican party Of this city from time to time his record as Town Chair man was good one. Conducting the mayoralty campaign when John M. Bur- rall was the COP. candidate MT. Pa lomba almost achieved without any fam fare or aid of democratic factions what others are still trying to do by any and all means We never believed that he was given the consideration that his efforts, his advice, and his party loyalty warranted.
 MT. Palomba's appointment comes at a moment when all such are under close scrutiny and in view of this he may be subjected to more than customary "eye- ing" by the general public. He should pass muster since he has successfully stood up under the assaults that were his as leader of the republican party in this city and later when being pummelled by his own fellow party workers. We rather fancy that he will give good account of himself in his new office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
Not For Us To Decide

Despite the wrath and venom or our contemporary Waterbury newspapers: The Democrat feels that what it said some days ago is still the wise policy. An audit of the city's books has been de- manded and granted. When this has been completed and the cold figures announced, then and only then need insinuations be made, aspersions cast, suits brought, etc. This business of trying a city government and all who did business with it in the course Of eight years IS all right if the judges and jury are reliable and not blinded by political consldera- tions.
 Our attitude remains unchanged despite the clamor made over our efforts to still the rising tumult. We believe the dispassionate observer will concede that political bias makes any argument one Sided. That is particularly true in Water bury right now There is need for sanity among men and among city officials. There is need for patience, too, until regularly prescribed check-up of civic matters has been made. If The Demo- crat does not carry the same glarlng headlines as it's opposition, we do not feel in any way that we are subject to crltl- cism. After all The Democrat is not affll- lated with The Waterbury Republican American.
 We could delve deeply into that care eully-Worded article on what The Demo crat "got" from the city for printing We simply say, in all sincerity, that The Demo- crat was PAID for legitimate printing and gave dollar value for dollar received.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

1 the last person who had asked him Where, are they?" was MT. Lincoln. The President was inspecting the defenses and Holmes was his guide. MT. Lincoln stood up, monumentally tall, crowned with monumental stovepipe. The gentlemen from the South began to shoot. The young Federal officer instinctively pulled him under cover. In his excitement he addressed him in the highly non- Beaconian phrase: Get down, you fool!"
 If the young officer couldn't for give himself for the form in which his fear for his companions life clothed itself, the President was characteristically tolerant and hu- morouS:
 Just as Lincoln was quitting
 the fort, he took the trouble to
 walk back. Goodbye, Colonel
 Holmes" he said. I'm glad to see you know how to talk to a civilian"
 An extraordinary story, but was Professor Laski's memory faithful? We needn't repeat the easy verifica- ton, historical and military, of Lin- coln's visit to the defenses. Laski was innocent of dates. General Early's raid on Washington in July, 1864, was clearly the occasion of the anecdote. Grant had sent the Nineteenth Corps from Louisiana and the Sixth Corps from the siege of Richmond to the defense of Washington, which had been manned only by civilians or conva- lescent soldiers from the hospitals. Lincoln visited the defenSeS and had been warned not to expose him. self to fire. The book said that, but how did Holmes get in charge of MT. Lincoln?
 MT. Woollcott found the answer in a biography of the justice. After his convalescence from the wound he had received at Characteristic,
 he did not rejoin the Twentieth
 but, marked for light duty and
 breveted lieutenant colonel by
 way of consolation, was assigned
 instead as A. D. c. to General
 Horatio Wright. That was in
 January, '64. In May Wright was put in command of the
 Sixth Corps.
 50 Holmes was A. D. c. to the general commanding" the defenses at Washington. He was mustered out on July IT, but Early's raid was done for by July 13. To MT. Wooll- colt it seems an "a priori probabil- ity" that Holmes was on the para pets when Lincoln came and that it was his duty as the commanding generals aide to accompany the President on his rounds. But what is the need of priori probability? MT. Woollcott told the story to Pro- lessor Frankfurter, who said rather discouragingly that he had heard it before. From whom? Why I heard it from Justice Holmes"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
Breakers Ahead

If war develops between this nation and Japan, it won't be over some such dlplo- matic quarrel as slapped envoy or con- sul's clerk. It probably won't be over destruction of American shipping inter- ests in the Far East. It won't be over repetition of such incidents as sinking of an U S. gunboat in Chinese waters. But it may be over invasion of American fishing waters by the Japanese. And Ii such a war is declared, it looks as if both Uncle Sam and John Bull would be fight ing side by side.
 It remained for Alaskas delegate to Congress, Anthony J. Diamond, to point out the fact that intrusion Of Japanese fishermen in Alaskan waters may result in American salmon fishermen taking up arms in private war; of their own to expel the invader. This would be merely a spark to kindle an American-Japanese war We added the British allies, for Canada is as much upset over the pres ence of Japanese fishermen off it's west coast as are the American fishermen in Alaska.
 Poaching in American and Canadian waters has been going on for some time. Sporadic efforts have been made to keep the Japanese on their own side of the line, but the JapS evidently feel that so long as nothing drastic is done they can continue to steal across the line, load their boats, and sail homeWard. There is always an unpleasant end to such af- fairs as this. And it would be an eX- tremely sorry state of affairs if the United States were plunged into war with Japan simply because the latter country didn't know enough to take hint and to re- spect the fishing waters of another nation.
 Animation of the salmon fishing indus try is being claimed by Alaskans and Ca nadians. Fishermen from the Dominion and from the states realize that the future of the industry lies in preservation of the salmon. This they further by per mitting sufficient run of salmon up the inland rivers for spawning. But Japanese operations threaten the future of the salmon. Delegate Diamond is endeavor ing to have bill passed by Congress at it's present session which would set up salmon fishery enforcement area". For eign vessels caught catching salmon within this area in violation of U. s. reg ulations would be liable to seizure. The right to pass such law and enforce it is based on the theory that salmon spawned in American rivers and lakes and return ing to them to die are American property, which is not the case where strictly salt water fish are concerned, they being con- sidered prey for any nation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

Too many people are apt to take for granted the work of such organizations as the Visiting Nurses Association. Its annual meeting just completed the city can now judge for itself just how much this society does for Waterbury and its citizens in the course of year. Figures, such as the annual report reveals, tell story of much work, work accomplished by dint of careful planning, complete CO., operation, and lot of trust in what the future will bring. We do not think that the plea advanced last year by the VIVA for city aid is foolish one in view of the tremendous burden the VIVA assumes in caring for the sick and needy of the city. It assumes great portion of what could be easily the citys own care and worry. Were the association to close it's books tomorrow the city would then be forced to assume many of it's present obligations. It is no heavily-endoWed organization; it is one dependent to a considerable extent on public support. We think that such support would be given much impetus if city aid were also forth coming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
Current Comment

I'm going to resolve not to bite my nails. I've been ridiculed so many times for this bad habit. Miss Bertha Borofskin. of Phila-
 delphia, making her New Years
 resolution.
 Business will move forward. If it is permitted to face the future with only the natural hazards of legi- innate private enterprise. William B. Warner, jresident, Ma
 tional Association of Manufactur-
 CTS.
 If enterprise cannot operate pro. fitably why should it operate at a loss? -U. s. Senator Josiah W. Bailey
 North Carolina.
 Every community feels. that tn, profession is over-crowded al a result, there is little encourage. ment for anyone except well quail. fled young lawyers. Prof. James P. Clifford, of Colum
 bia University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
Selected Poem
RAY OF SUNSHINE
(Doris Sarno in the Poets Column,
 Hartford Courant)

Doris Sarno in the Poets Column,
 Hartford Courant) A little ray of sunshine
 Came creeping through the night A tiny ray of silver
 To make the dark clouds bright A soft voice gently whispered, The clouds will roll away, The skies will all be sunny, Be patient for a day" At first quite ignored it. didn't care to heed. I thought it meant fresh sorrow To make my poor heart bleed Again twas knocking at my heart And pleading to come in; I rudely ordered it aside My heart was full of sin. It swelled, it snapped, twas broken, It quivered and it throbbed- Hot tears came streaming down my cheeks: sobbed and sobbed and sobbed. At last, when quite exhausted, Gone was my foolish pride And that little ray of sunshine Softly crept inside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
|PressCOnment
NUMBER PLATES
(Boston PoSt0

The line New York Worlds Fair 1889" on the New York State auto mobile license plates is stirring up considerable resentment among mo- torists who object to carrying an advertisement on their cars. Two cases have reached the courts where owners have covered up the line. In one case the person accused was found guilty and fined. In the other, in a higher court, the judge ruled the driver was within his rights as the plate, by reason of the added line, was less legible ana also con- fusing.
 Maine seems to have no trouble with its "Vacationland" line. Maine drivers are quite willing to advertise the state. New York is resorting to every publicity means to boom the Worlds Fair. However, the objection to the precedent may be sound. It is possible future state administra- tions might be templted to boom certain political doctrines in this fashion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
Granddad's Weather

Perhaps we don't have old-fashioned winters any more, but even grandfather couldn't ask for much more weather ex- citement than this country enjoyed in the last week of January. There were the suhspots that were so vast they could be seen here on earth with the unaided eye. There was the gorgeous aurora borealis, so colorful and so widespread that many people began to read special portents ih it's flaming fingers.
 To come down to earth, there were the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

Unusual interest attaches to the Me- Kialey Day Dinner in Waterbury this year for several reasons. One is that this is election year for the state and Con- gress. Another is that Republicans of Waterbury are on the war-path. Still third is that Republicans in the state are desperate; they seek some means to get out of the sloughs of despond into which they have been cast by serious defeats in the 1934-36 elections. And with Dr. Glenn Frank present as the main speaker anything is likely to develop. It takes needless to say the state will be watching
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never pronounce accouterment
 -a-kow'-ter- -ment; say, a. ku'-ter- ment

A. In 1886, it was 1858 miles per hour.
 o. If a bullet is fired downward from height toward the earth, how much faster will it be travelling when it strikes the earth than when it left the muzzle of the gun?
 A. The bullet will be acceleEated 32.16 feet per second for each sec- ond during which it is travelling to- ward the earth.
 o. Which was the first state to establish by law a conciliation syS- tenn for labor disputes?
 A. Maryland in 1878.
 Q. Who discovered the Great Salt Lake in Utah?
 A. The first mention of the lake appeared in a report made by the Franciscans, in 1776. Father EScal- ante and companions seem to have travelled from Mexico to this region. A report made also by the Francis cans early in the 17th century men, tions the large rivers and lakes and the mineral wealth of this section. In 1843 Fremont explored and de- scribed this region, and a thorough survey was made in 1849-59 by Stansbury, captain in the United States Army.
 If you want copy of our booklet FAMILY EDUCATING" write the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

the Holding Company Act. Doug las reply was brief and to the point.
 Cooperation in evasion of the law, he replied, was not the type of cooperation the SEC planned for business.
 A week or so later he received a long distance telephone call from Whitney, who informed him that CD the directors of United Corporation had decided unani- mously to register under the Hold ing Company Act; (2) that no conditions were attached to the offer; and (3) that the resigna- ton would be filed prior to the Supreme Courts decision on the Electric Bond & Share case which tests the constitutoinality of the act.
 Delighted with this change of front, Douglas invited Whitney to Washington.
 Many a Slip
 Whitney came to see Douglas on the same day that Thomas w. Lamont, Owen Young, and several members of the original Brain Trust conferred with the President and urged cooperation between business and the government. But the message Whitney bore was a different brand of cooperation.
 In brief, he informed Douglas and the SEC that certain "in- tangibles" had arisen since his telephone conversation causing the directors of United Corpora ton completely to reverse them selves. Therefore they would de- lay registration until after the Supreme Court had acted.
 Whitney did not go into details regarding this abrupt change of attitude. But from other Wall Street sources the SEC obtained this information: When John E. Zimmerman, head of the United Gas Improvement Corporation of Philadelphia, Clarence GroeSbeck of Electric Bond & Share Co.,, and Wendell Willkie, president of the giant Commonwealth & Southern Corporation-all violent Roosevelt foes-heard of the Morgan plan to haul down the flag and regis ter, they telegraphed sulphurous protests and demanded no-com- promise stand.
 All of the above gentlemen are important Morgan clients. So the banking firm pulled in its horns and ran for cover.
 Lost Dinner
 Young Chairman Bill Douglas listened to Whitney's explanation with a wry smile.
 This is . great disappoint- ment to me-" he said finally, land I'll tell you why. First, be- cause the House of Morgan by its action passes up great Op- portunity to perform an act of outstanding business staetsman- ship. Second, because your run-out costs me a dinner.
 "When you phoned that you would register, a friend high in the Administration warned me that you Morgan people talk big but act little. bet him a din- ner. He wins
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

1. Name the capital of Michigan.
 3. What is the name of the U. S.. naval vessel that engaged in se- ries of brilliant and sweeping vic- tories over British naval vessels dur ing the War of 1912?
 3. Who invented the sewing ma chine?
 4. Which Congressional District does Rep. James M. Fitzpatrick (Do represent in Congress?
 5. In what year was the Panama Canal officially opened for com merce?
 6. What was the original name of Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington?
 '. What is the name of the small reptile that can change its color?
 8. Who was Johannes Brahms?
 g. In which National Park is Old Faithful Geyser? !
 10. Which state is nicknamed "Hoosier2"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
Extraordinary AneCdote Late Justice Holmes Related Interesting Histor- ically-Sound Incident About His
 Civil War Fxnariences
vii War Experiences,
NEW YORK TIMES

In the February Atlantic MT. Alexander Woollcott tells an anec- dote. Professor Harold Laski is his first authority. The late Justice Holmes used to take flowers to Ar lington every September 13, anniver- sary of the birthday of Major Gen. Sedgwick, commander of the divi- sion in which Holmes regiment, the Twentieth Massachusetts, served. On several of these visits Laski went with him and tried to elicit remin- iscence of the war by asking elementary questions. Were the gentlemen from the South ever dangerously near Washington? How near? Where were they?
 From the heights of Arlington the justice waved with his stick "to- wards the point of attack on Fort Stevens" With laugh he said that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

Now that Waterbury's new municipal athletic field is nearing completion much speculation is taking place over an appro- priate name. Many will be suggested and rejected before one is given that will meet with city-wide approval No better way of finding the right one is preSenta- tion of many, so that from the group the one can be picked that will fit the spot and at the same time honor some native son of whom we are justly proud.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
Questions and
 Answers
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
By Frederick M. Kerby

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 Enclose a three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton 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. Do Crawdads produce pearls? A. No. The formations which may be found on their bodies are merely lime deposits.
 o. Do adult graShoppers hiber- nate?
 A. No; only the half-grown nymphs hibernate.
 o. Can I send live garter snake through the mail?
 A. Live snakes of any kind, whether harmless or not, are pro hibited transmission in the mails. O. What is the average speed of freight trains in the United States?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 342 D. m.
 Sun rises TOP a. m.; sets 5:11 p. m
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Yesterday was Groundhog Day and what ever shadows there were were pretty faint Still we can see long winter ahead of us what with February and March unsheath- ing claws. We like the old Groundhog Day superstition no matter how many learned" men today show how foolish it is by their carefully prSared statistics and weather chartS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

storms and drifts that buried some sec- tions of the country in roadlesS isolation. There were the mammoth piles of grind ing ice that tore away bridge at Niagara Falls and twisted it's steel girders like ribbons. Yes, it looks as if we can tell our grandchildren, fifty years hence, that they don't have the old-faShioned winters we eXperienced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
In Today's Mail Anonymous letters will not be accepted unless accom- panied with writer's name.
"DICTOPHONE" IS REGISTERED TRADE NAME, MANUFAC- TURER STATES TO
 DEMOCRAT.

Editor, Waterbury Democrat: An article appearing in your pub i lication on January 20, contains an error which we feel confident you will be glad to correct in the interest of accuracy.
 Under the heading Detective Hired to Detect Some Detective Is i, Play on Words . is an article containing reference to Dictaphone.
 For your information, the term "Dictaphone" is the registered trade mark of Dictaphone Corporation, makers of commercial dictating ma chimes consisting of a photographic recorder and reproducer for use in recording dictation on a wax cylin- der as it is spoken directly into the mouthpiece. It is subsequently, re- | produced for transcription by the typist.
 On the other hand, there are de- vices which are used to secure evil dence and which operate by means of secret attachments having sound magnifiers, permitting the listener to overhear a conversation. One such device is sold under the name of photograph" This instrument, however, is listening-in device and no recording is made. There may be other similar devices which permit the actual recording of the conver- sation on some form of recording photograph.
 However, the commercial use of Dictaphone dictating machines ill business and the use of evidence col lection apparatus differ widely. You can readily understand why the Dictaphone Sales Corporation is de- sirous of avoiding the general im- pression that the Dictaphone dictat- ing machines, a device in wide spread commercial use, is con- trivance used by detectives and other individuals whose work is of such an unusual nature. Such an impression might seriously affect the market for Dictaphone equipment.
 In the interest of accuracy and in fairness to us, therefore, will you be kind enough to instruct your copy desk to avoid the use of the word Dictaphone in connection with the collection of evidence or other news items of a similar nature.
 R. T. HARRIS,
 Advertising Manager
 Dictaphone Sales Corp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 193e
A Thought for Today

Behold how good and how pleasant 1t is for brethren to dwell together in unity.-Psalm 1881.
 I made courtiers l never pretended to make friends said Napoleon. On rocky little island he fretted away the last years Of his lie --alone.-Barton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
U. S. Tightens Up on Jap Policy; Borah Bitter on Monopoly Case;
 House of Morgan Runs Out on
 Douglas Cost "Bill'' a Dinner
DMwW RAR@00

WASHINGTON, February 3. - You can expect in creasingly important developments in American policy in the Far East from now on. There may be nothing sensatonal it all depends But certainly you will find
 steady tightening of Roosevelts attitude toward the |,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

(NOTE: The Democrat used the term "dictaphone" with quotation marks after examination of the pie ture appearing in the Waterbury American showed that MT. William J. Pape's "cheery fireplace was decorated with dangling instruments which could not be, as he claimed. "dictaphones.' In the event they were devices used by detectives, " then they must have been parts of the apparatus known under the trade name of "dictograph'o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
Test Y o UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven or these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

Military preparedness for Uncle Sam comes easier than economic preparedness.