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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
Train Temperatures

A group of British hotel men, in Amer ica to study hotel methods here, came to the end of their tour limping and dis gruntled. Their chief complaint was not against the hotels they had been explor- ing, but against the railroad trains and dining car service All the trains were too warm, they said Several members of the party developed swollen feet from the 85 degree temperature that was main tained on most coaches.
 In the dining cars they said they found poor service and expensive food. The din- ing car tea situation in particular an- noyed them. They had to pay as much for the beverage alone as they would pay for "whole tea" on English trains. A whole tea presumably includes the sliced and buttered bread, scenes and other ad- juncts to British afternoon tea.
 If American railroads did not measure up to the British ideal, the hotels redeemed the nation somewhat. The British experts had unbounded praise for the American hotel mems "genius for hospitality" That, we suppose, covers everything - service, food prices, com fort and treatment.
 If these British explorers would just come back in the summer and try our air. conditioned trains, their feet and dispo- sitions might feel better. But we have to admit that overheating trains and public buildings in the winter is one of our queer faults.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
Await the Outcome

It would be foolish for politicians in either the Democratic or Republican party to attempt to capitalize on the dis closures of the Extraordinary Grand Jury which has just made report on what is said to be one phase of it's current investi- gaton into local municipal affairs and lobbying tactics in the State of Connecti- cut. People have been quick to jump at conclusions since the damning and most bitter report of the jury was filed with Judge Ernest A. Inglis of the superior court. Even the ensuing action of order ing the arrests of the twenty-Seven al legged to be implicated in various acts of corruption, etc. is no cause for furry of political activity.
 Judging by the promptness with which the principal figures involved in the epi- sode filed bonds yesterday there will be no lowing of the neck to Special Prosecutor Alcorn's prompt demands for presenta- ton in court. It we are not mistaken Wa terbury's official Democratic family will fight this arraignment to the bitter end. Only when convictions or acquittalS are forthcoming need the state start to decide who will be busted, who will be retained, who will run again, who will not run again, Here is situation calling for both restraint and tact.
 Should the circumstances demand ac- ton from responsible officials, we feel sure it will be forthcoming. This excited cry, though, for resignations, etc. is based partially on hysteria and not reason We have to wait until the facts have been proved before we can draw the curtain on an official life. It is unfortunate for both political parties that the grand jury's dis closures had to come at this time, but cer- tainly it is better now than later. At least we feel confident now that the outcome will be decided one way or another before it is time to start preparations for state and congressional election.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
Want Amid Plenty

The latest reports indicate that there are now 20,000,000 people in the United States on relief rolls. It is said to be Y,5OO,OOO less than the relief load in the winter of 1884, but it is growing. Even while some improvement appears here and there, the number of helpless men, women and children who must be sup ported by private or public funds in- creases as those near the edge use up their last resources.
 Yet America looks, to most foreign nations, like land of plenty. It IS a land of plenty. We have more natural resources than any other country. We have more skill, better machinery, greater business ability. Even in our deep gloom we can live, and are living on the whole, better than any other nation. We can, and do, produce nearly everything we need, easily and in vast quantities. But somewhow we don't seem able to pass it around So work slackens, jobs vanish, the poor are starved into public relief and those who have savings and property see them melting away
 It is very strange situation. Business planes it largely on government, govern ment planes it largely on business, and other groups blame both more or less. Yet it is natural to wonder whe her there isn't some big, general cause not yet seen clearly for this crisis of private capital ism. And it is more important to find the cause, and chart wiser course, than to fight about it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21

Air mail delivery, you might say off, hand, started very recently. As matter of fact it was first inaugurated, experi- mentally, twenty years ago last Sunday. The first trial was between Washington and Newark. It is significant that on the anniversary of that first mail service via the air, the first two pilots of that service made the same run in less than an hour, or about the time it would take to travel by auto from Waterbury to Hartford, or the outskirts of Danbury. Other pilots this week reenacted flights of yester-year with decided difference in speed noted. Here in our own city was inaugurated the first air mail service which was transferred from the local P. O. to the Mount Tobe airport and thence to it's particular destination. How we do move in this day and age. And we weren't SO slow twenty years ago, nor yet eleven years ago for. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21

It was eleven years ago today that Charles Lindberg also made air travel history. The young man, since grown mature and old beyond his years, Charles Lindbergh, was unknown and not famous. He took off one day for the other side of the pond. It was an exceptionally nice Saturday in May, and there was no little excitement because the flier was pulling stunt something out of the ordinary
 It was late afternoon when the astonish- ing news arrived that he had accomplished his singular feat, for he was alone. Land- ing at the air field outside Paris he differ ently introduced himself and said he had flown across from the United States The trip will always remain in American minds as one of the worlds most famous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
PresSCOmment
NIEUW AMSTERDAM Christian Science Monitor)

If staid old Father Knickerbock- er's buckled brogans are tapping out tune today that sounds suspicious ly like 8 sailors hornpipe, New Workers need only look down their skyscrapers into the teeming wa ters of New York harbor to learn the reason why. The cut-and-dried greeting New York dusts of for homecoming heroes, maiden super liners and such distinguished ar- rivals naturally had its sentimental side in the official welcome of the moment. The exuberant greeting Father Knickerbocker bestows on the new queen of Hollands merch- ant service-the Nieuw Amsterdam must be attributed to family pride. For tradition reminds us that New Amsterdam is New York's other name.
 But tradition is not all on one side in this gay affair. The Nieuw Amsterdam Is the shining embodi- ment of traditions that have made the Dutch hard to beat when it comes to trading around the seas. For a kingdom that is in large part water, the Dutch do amazingly well at keeping both feet on the ground. The fact that they built the Nieuw Amsterdam without government subsidies in day when no other nation would attempt to build a 36,000-tonner without first building pipe line to the national treas ury shows how we'll the Netherlands CTS have succeeded in maintaining . sound business tradition altogether worthy of the Dutch navigators who established 1t back in the golden age when Holland ranked first among all the great sea powers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
NezV Commissioner New School Board Head Seems Ably Qualified to Succeed Drs. Butterfeld, Meredith - New Appointee Needs Vast Amount
 of DiplomacY
of Diplomacy
HARTFORD COURANT

in what respects Connecticut's edu- cational system is lacking and who will move resolutely, albeit tactfully, to eliminate existing faults.
 Both Dr. Ernest w. Butterield and Dr. Albert B. Meredith, who preceded Dr. Grace, have made im- portant contributions to education in this state. The battles they fought and won, however, give no indica- tion of those they fought and lost, and Dr. Grace must be prepared to bring all of his knowledge and dip- lomacy to bear on broad problems concerning the improvement of the state teachers colleges, the enlarge ment of the state trade schools and increasing state aid to municipalities for educational purposes. Although the general assembly prevailed against the wishes of Dr. Butterfield in the matter of establishing four teachers colleges last year, to Dr. Grace and the State Board of Edu- cation is still left the responsibility for obtaining appropriations to bring these colleges up to recognized standards. In addition, with prop erty owners the State over com blaming against high property taxes, the State will be asked to relieve the situation by supplying cities and towns with more funds to operate their school systems.
 The task of wooiaG funds from the General Assembly and the De- partment of Finance and Control will not be an easy one. A Commis- sioner of Education fl Connecticut has to be not only an educator but a diplomat. A harmonious relation ship between the State Board of Education and local departments of educations is essential. Fully as im- portant is the ability of Dr. Grace's two immediate predecessors have shown. It is time that Connecticut stopped losing its best Commission CTS of Education because their pol icies do not always make them &C., ceptable to state legislators. If. Dr.. Grace has all the qualities this ex- acting office demands, perhaps he may be able to achieve his objec- tives in so satisfactory manner that he will be able to win for the office of Commissioner of Educa- ton g. certain amount of security which 1t needs but has never had.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21

With all the hurly-burly of the day, nations at war and at sizes and sevens, and general strife internal as we'll as external, two French men took time off the other day to have a duel. One was French playwright, the other the direc- tor of a French theater. They fought with rapiers even as Errol Flynn, Dough- las Fairbanks, Jr., and such romantic figures on the screen. Only the two French men were off the screen, on a private estate in Neuilly. They fought because Bernstein withdrew his play, Judith, from rehearsal at the theater. Such is life in Paris suburb when two gentlemen agree to disagree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
A Book a Day
The Indians Fight with the White Man

In all of American history there is no story more tragic than that of the Indian, beaten back successive ly from frontier to frontier and seg- regated finally as a mere govern ment ward on barren undesirable tracts of the vast land he once ruled.
 Nor is his story fully under stood the Indian character thoroughly analysed. It is important therefore, to lay hands on such 8 book as Albert Britt's Great h. dian Chiefs" (Whittlesey House: 1 $250), tracing the story of the American Indian in his struggles with the white man from 1875 through 1890.
 MT. Britt sees the Indian through the leaders of his great tribes: King Philip, Joseph Brant, Pontiac, 're~ cumseh, Black Hawk, Sitting Bull, Captain Jack and Chief Joseph. Certainly here was masterful par- ade down through the years, reyre- senting every shade of intelligence, strategy, Inspiration, implacable hate.
 The story of Pontiac alone, who single-handed marshaled the great Indian nation in a six-months' siege of Detroit in 1763, is one of the classics of our history. And in the light of historic justice it can be said Pontiac had true cause. But Pontiac's life was sold finally for a barrel of whiskey; sitting Bull died at the hands of his own people; the others met similar fates. And today the Indian has long since be- come the vanishing American.
 He comes to life again, tempo rarily, in MT. Britt's book. The story should take its place on any good shelf of Americana.-P. c. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21

land family, chief owners of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Fred Sterling, Minister of Lat via, is related by marriage to the Joe Letters, famous grain mer- chants of Chicago, Joe having nearly cornered the entire wheat market in 1898.
 Grain, Furniture, Fruit Jars
 Anthony Drexel Riddle, ambas- sador to Poland, is the former tennis star and member of the famous Riddle family which has run the Morgan banking firm in Philadelphia.
 Robert Scotten, counselor of the embassy i'm Brazil, comes from 8 wealthy Michigan fur niture family.
 Alvin Owsley, Minister to Dem mark, is related by marriage to the Ball fruit jar family of Mun- cie, Indiana. A political appoin- tee, his father-in-law recently gave $6,250 to Rural Progress" violent Roosevelt magazine.
 The list could be continued far into the night. Many of the above men are able, all are charming, gracious hosts, know the right thing to do or say. But they have two great faults.
 FIRST-They do not know their own country, therefore are any, thing but representatives of the people they are supposed to rep resent.
 SECOND-their economic en- vironlnent usually puts them on the side of the Frances, the Mus solinis and the Hitlers, and some of them are extremely frank about admitting this.
 Roosevelt has worked on the theory that 1t didn't make much difference who carried out his marching orders abroad, just so the right orders were issued from Washington. But the fallacy of this tactic has been discovered by more than one President.
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate, 1nc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York, May 21.-It is hardly news that radio has far from ban ished the gramaphone from the au- ditory world. Records still are great ly in demand, as any seller of them will cheerily tell you.
 i In Manhattan, enthusiasts Of recorded song and story go about their accumulative hobby with more zeal than bibliophiles and stamp collectors. The Grama- phone Shop, capital of recorded symphonies, is a mecca compar- able to the stamp museum for philatelists or to the 42nd street Library for book-loverS.
 A shop called the Record Ex- change bristles with barterers of recorded repertories. This store is willing to trade a series of re- corded symphonies for a propor- tionate number of popular songs. Any other suitable barter can be arranged. And another shop dub bed The Record Collectors deals in thousands of recorded rarities.
 Probably the noteworthiest col- lector in town is Hayes SturgS, whose personal acquisition of music records reaches the en- viable number of 7000-and con- tains the aristocracy of the re- corded world. In Sturgis' posses sion is recording of Sarah Bern- hardt's voice as she performed in "Phedre" and in "L'Aiglon," the only perpetuated discs of the di- vine Sarah's voice extant. He has others by Lilli Lehman and some that are equally venerable and great.
 It. takes an infinite amount oi patience, perseverance, and energy to be a record collector and a tal- ent for sleuthing rarity down One of Sturgis' great ambitions l to discover a record of Jenny Lind's voice which is reputed tc exist. The Swedish government would like that record, too-and once declared that, if ever found the Lind disc would be purchased for whatever price and made i lldCAoAAal PhoPciy.
 Hamburger and the Dance
 | The amusing circumstances sur- rounding the recent merger of the two greatest ballet companies in the world are just coming to light Last season, the Ballet Russo split into the World-Art Ballet and the Ballet Russo de Monte Carlo, in an artistic squabble that threatened tc cut the income of both. Business men tried hard to get them to- gether, but conferences only in- creased the bitterness until final meeting" was held.
 No agreement was reached ano the hungry conferees were just about to break up after IA hours in a hotel room when Prince Serge Obolensky slipped from the room and returned with hamburger sand wiches and coffee. Since 1t was 4 8 m. and all restaurants were closed except the lunch wagon at which IObolensky got the sandwiches-tht conferees demanded food.
 The prince said they could have lit-if they would resume the dis lcussions. Not accustomed to going hungry, the conferees chose thu sandwiches and then, with comfort. ably filled stomachs, reached ar 'agreement. Thus does Art thrive
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21

In its search for some one to suc- ceed Dr. Ernest w. Butterfield as State Commissioner of Education, the State Board of Education un- doubtedly reviewed the abilities of some of Connecticut's ablest educa- tors, but it evidently found no one of such commanding qualifications as Dr. Alonzo G. Grace of the Uni versity of Rochester, who has been selected to fill the position. Dr.. Grace's experience in almost every branch of public education should make him an active, discriminating commissioner who will understand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
Current Comment

If you answer correctly. every one will say I coached you, and if your answer is wrong the family will be disgraced.
 Boston law professor. warning student-wife not to raise her hand in class.
  There is too much complacement stomach rubbing among school mu- sicians.
 w. O. Miessner, music director of the University of Kansas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
Questions and
 Answers
By Frederick M. Kerby

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
 o. Is 1t proper for 8 bride to wear a wedding gown and veil when the groom is dressed informally?
 A. No.
 o. Name some industries in which large numbers of women have been affected by strikes.
 A. Telephone and telegraph, clothing manufacture, laundries, toy manufacture, hotels, cigar manu- facture, textile manufacture, enam- cling, paper manufacture and can- neries. Over one-half those on strike in disputes in these industries were women, according to a report for the five months, July l to Decem- Der 1, 1887.
 e. Does Czechoslovakia contain the area formerly known as the kingdom of Serbia?
 A. No; Serbia now forms a part of the kingdom of Yugo-Slavia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21

A. A yellow or white wax made by purifying ozocerite, wax-like mineral. Ceresin is used as a Sub- stitute for beeswax.
 o. How does the number of im- migrants admitted during the Roose- welt administrations compare with the number admitted during Hoov- CTS administration?
 A. Between 1929 and 1882. inclu- sive, 654,003 immigrants were admit ted into the United States, and from 1883 to 1887, inclusive, l74,067 were admitted.
 Q. Is Rudy Vallee a native of Maine?
 A. He was born in Island Pond. Vermont, and grew up in Vest brook, Maine.
 e. How many states have a poll tax?
 A. Eight: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi. South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. A constitutional amendment eliminat- ing the poll tax will be submitted to voters in Arkansas this year.
 If you want a copy of our booklet MARKETS FOR LITERATURE" write to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents i'm postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
Selected Poem
VILLANELLE OF PETAL-SNOW (William V. Sieller, in the Poets Corner.
 Hartford Times)

W AlAAoAA V. OlCllCL, III Illc fOeU COTner,
 Hartford Times) I had forgotten snow That blossoming trees bring Petals that drift and blow. White beauty blossoms show On eager twigs in spring had forgotten snow. Soft flakes that bud and grow Where gold orioles sing Petals that drift and blow. Today as long ago Delight rare blossoms bring I had forgotten snow. Fair beauty flutters so On boughs that sway and swing, Petals that drift and blow. Birds voices chanting low, Silver carillons ring I had forgotten snow, Petals that drift and blow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 5:29 a. m.; sets sos D. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 The outlook for the next seven-day period isn't promising, judging by the hour that the moon enters the last quarter phase. It occurs tomorrow morning at 7:30. standard time. Ac- cording to lcslg-range predictions, this is in- dicatiye of wind and rain. Sorryl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
Test Y O UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. With what Major League base ball club does Joe DiMaggio play? 2. Which states are officially des- ignated Commonwealths?
 3. Name the country known as the Land of Chrysanthemuns."
 4. Give the correct salutation oi, . letter addressed to two or more women, either single or married. 5. Into which river does the Ohio River flow?
 6. What Is a capstan?
 2. How many Americans were killed in the naval battle of Manila Bay?
 8. Name the president of the United Automobile Workers.
 g. Name the most important is- land of the Dutch East Indies.
 10. Of which state is Bismarck the capital?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21

April showers, somewhat late, have come to dampen the spirits and the sur rounding hedges. May came in like well, May, but it progresses in an April manner
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21
Wealth Behind U s. Pro-Foscist Clique; Career Diplomats Mostly Composed of Rich; Mass Prefer Dctotors More Than FDR; Poor Pay Keeps Young Men Out of Service
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WASHINGTON, May 21.

WASHINGTON, May q. - Agitation in Congress regarding the socaed clique in the State Department has focused attention condition which has existed in form another for years namely that wealth dominates the career service
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR The surname Crichton is pro- nounced cry'-ton; not krik-
 ton or krich'- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-21

o. What is ceresin?
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-03-10
-pERINTENDENT
KS TO R0TARIANS

O. ". Sullivan, superinten-
dent Of work at the Holmes Coun
.ty State Park. was a guest and
principal speaker at the Rotary
Club meeting at the Hotel Du.
rant Tuesday.
Mr.. Sullivan reviewed the work
being done at the park now and
the work that has been accom-
plished SO far. He explained
that sewerage was now installed
and that water would be put in
shortly. Provision has to be made
for a water tank. according to the
speaker.
When the water tank is secur.
ed the cabins will be ready for
.on
A sufficient number of work
man-hours has been allotted to
secure completion Of the road in.
to the park.
~o5d attendance heard the
peaker.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-03-10
COUNTY GARDEN LEADERS
MEET IN LEXINGTON

Community Garden Leaders
met Thursday, March 3, at 2 P.
M. In the Demonstration Room in
the Masonic Building.
Mr.. s. w. Davis, Extension
Horticulturist from State College.
gave a very interesting discussion
on Vegetable Diseases and In
s~ects." The Importance Of plant
ing seed free Of disease was stress
ed. The insects that attack veg.
etables may be divided into two
classes, biting or eating insects
which are controlled by poison,
and sucking insects controlled by
Contact Spray.
Those present were: Mrs. w. 4.
Holder. Mis-. Albert Barrentine.
Mrs. Frank Mooney, Mrs. james
Henley, Mrs. Rathell Swinney,
Mrs. WI Ratliff. Mrs.. Jesse
Byrd, Mis-. Harvey Brister. Mrs.
A. L. Snavely, Mrs. Leila Edwards,
Mrs. R. A. Montgomery, Mrs.
Frank Davis, Mrs. Brady Davis,
Mrs. Edgar Brown.