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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
A Book a Day
A "Transgressor' Tells of Tropics


 BY BRUCE CATION
 Whatever evaluatiol1 you place on Negley Parsons newest book "TranSgressor in the Tropic" (Har- court Brace: $2.50), depends on whether you read his first best seller.
 If you compare it with "Way of a TransgresSor," frankly, it lacks the verve and the pulse of that ex- traordinary volume. Consider it, on the other hand, solely on its own merits, forgetting MT. Parsons first effort, and you'll find it one of the lucid, outstanding travel books of the new year.
 For Negley Farson is at heart a reporter and in this new book he has correlled some amazing fact pie lures of the South America of to- day. He went to the tropics to in- terview the presidents down there and the result is a brilliant exposi- tion of the problems of Colombia the Argentine, and Brazil.
 You will go far, for instance, to parallel the striking personality in- terviews he puts down, such as the visit with Dr. Alfonso Lopez, Liberal president of Colombia. MT. Farson pulls no punches in his saga of the Wall Street "carpet-bag" loan men who invaded South America in the lush POS and the whole ripe story is new revelation of a continent which is growing increasingly closer to United States.
 AS a "transgressor" in this book, MT. Faron was pretty much fail- ure. His worst experience was a night in a stinking Colon jail. The book is mis-named, but under any other title the story would still leave the reader with an appetite for more of Parsons writings,-P, G. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14

The Edison Memorial Tower, in mem- ory of the late Thomas A. Edison, was lighted the other day at Menlo Park, N. J., on the 91St anniversary of the inven- tors birth. There was representative gathering. Simultaneously as the exer- cises were going on Boy Scouts held a dedicatory exercise. The tower must be an impressive sight, standing 131 feet high, the upper IA feet being the measure ment of the gigantic bulb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR
 Never pronounce amenity- a-me'-ni-ty; say, a-men'-i-ty.

A. He was killed ill the afternoon of June A, 1894, when a plane in which he was giving instructions to a student crashed from a 300-foot altitude near the field of Wedell- Williams Air Service, Inc, near Pat terson, La.
 o. Where is the Texas Panhan- dle?
 A. It is the comparatively mar row part of the State projecting away from the main part of the State in the extreme northwest, somewhat resembling the handle of a pan.
 o. Were there any American steamship companies in transatlan- tic service before the World War?
 A. The American Line, which operated between New York and the British Isles, was the ouly one.
 o. Is New Years day legal holiday throughout the United States?
 A. Yes.
 If you want copy of our book let Mathematical Puzzles and Prob lems," write to Waterbury Demo- crat's Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
THE EDITOR

o. Are any of the relief funds provided by the U. s. government available for the demolition of city houses that are unfit for human habitation?
 A. W. P. A. funds are available for demolition, closing or repair of unfit housing, equal in amount to new construction under the Wagner Steagall Act. w. P. A. labor can be used to clear both publicly and privately owned land. From Novem- Der, 1883, to December 31, 1886, T. 486 buildings in g states were de- moliShed under various federal relief projects, at cost to the federal government of $10,373,74 and a cost to the sponsors of $1,135,372.
 @. Which three Italian cities have the largest populations?
 A. According to the census of April q, 1886, Rome leads with 1.148,948; Milan is second with l. 103, ,960; and Naples is third with 860,176.
 Q. When and where was the famous flyer, James R. Wedell, kill ed?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14

l. What is a moonshiner? . 2. Is hard-boiled properly a hy- phenated word?
 3. Which state is represented in Congress by Senator Arthur Cap per?
 4. What is the National Anthem of Canada?
 5. Name the only bachelor Pres ident of the U. S.
 6. Where is the Firth of Forth?
 T. What is the translation of the words "Oro y Plata" on the state seal of Montana?
 8. Who was nominated by the President to fill the vacancy left by the retiring Justice of the Supreme Court, George Sutherland?
 g. In which state is Moosehead Lake?
 10. Who was John Ruskin2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14

Valentine Day A day to observe if not celebrate. It is a long time since the first valentine was sent in this country. Samuel Wood, Wilmington merchant sent one to his future wife, Patience IT, win in 1787. It is now the property of the Delaware Historical society
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
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
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
A Thought for Today

So let all thine enemies perish, O Lord: but let them that love hin, be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might And the land had rest forty years-Judges 5:3l
 Not father or mother has loved you as God has' for it was that you might be happy He gave Ills only Son.-Longfellow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14

Washington Feb 14-When Admiral Leahy, active boss of the Navy denied there was naval agreement between the United States and Great Britain he was telling the truth emphaticaly than all but few
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Leohy Denial of Naval Agreement Based on His Suspicion of Britoin; London Leaves U. s. Holding the Bag;
 Catholic Reaction Against Congressman
 Who Signed Greetings to Spain Spreads
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
Test Y UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
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Copyright, 1888, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
Evening star., 1938-07-10

ROOSEVELT the t,oveied stote President
yeos he hos covered 10000 miles, he visited every
sote New Mexico sy he hos been ce"odo South
Ameee Puerto Rico HewoH ond the Pomona ce"e This
will find him tie Co. ees"s his b soss he sdds
miles. Associated Press Photo
Evening star., 1938-02-08
LIVING COSTS DROP
0.6 PCT. IN 3 MONTHS
Food Went Down 81 Pct, Other
Items Rose-Average Is rs
Pct. Over Year Ago.

B. the Associated Press
The Labor Department reported to-
day slight reduction in the cost of
living
The department found, in a report
covering 80 large cities, that living
costs dropped O.6 per cent during the
three months ended December is.
Food went down 81 per cent: all
other items went up.
San Francisco, Memphis, Detroit,
Cleveland and Buffalo, N. Y, were
exceptions, each reporting a fractional
increase in the general cost of living
Boston reported the greatest drop,
2.3 per cent, and Detroit the largest
gain, IL per cent.
The cost of all goods purchased bv
wage earners and lower-salaried work.
ers in December was 84.5 per cent of
the departments index, on which aver
age costs in l923-25 equal 100 per
cent
Costs in December were shown as
70 per cent higher than a year ago.
1874 per cent higher than the low
point in June. 1888, and 1872 per cent
lower than in December, 1929.
Clothing costs in December were at
ABOUT the same level as in September.
IWenty-nine Of the 80 cities reported
rent increases during the quarter.
Evening star., 1938-02-08

the home there. Burial will follow In
the village cemetery at Columbiana,
Ohio. near the farm where Firestons
was born December 20, 1868.
Only one son, Russell, was with his
father at death. Two others, Raymond
and Roger. came South yesterday
while Leonard and Harvey, jr., re.
mained in Akron to arrange the fu.
neral Mrs. Firestone was in the North,
and daughter, Elizabeth, was at
Smith College, where she Is q senior.
The cause Of Fire 7tone,s unexpected
death was given as coronary artery
thrombosis, blood clot near his heart.
He had attended church Sunday and
took an automobile ride that after.
noon with q niece. Mrs. M. E. AXE.
He retired early, as was his custom,
and fell into . sleep from which he
did not awaken.
Mr.. Firestone, former farm boy,
was the founder of the Firestone Tire
& Rubber Co. and at his death was
chairman Of the board Of directors. A
controlling majority of the stock Of
the tire company and some 30 SUBJ
salaries was retained by the Firestone
family, but in recent years much had
been transferred to his five sons.
Evening star., 1938-02-08
|BANE SAYS COURTS
MUST DECIDE CASE
Security Board Head An
sWers Charge State Per.
sonneI Wrongly Paid.
By the Associated Press.

Executive Director Frank Bane Of
the Social Security Board, in a letter
to Senator McKellar, Democrat. Of
Tennessee, said yesterday State courts
must decide whether any OF the
boards money was paid improperly to
Tennessee personnel
Mr.. Bane made the statement in
discussing charges brought by Mr..
McKellar that legislators supporting
Gov. Browning's attempt to revise
election laws were given jobs in the
administration Of Tennessees unem-
ployment compensation law.
The director said an investigation
disclosed:
That State Senator Akin of Jackson
voted for Mr.. Browning's bills. On
December he accepted chief deputy
ship in the Unemployment Compensa-
ton Division, working through the
month for 81 and expenses. Mr.. Akin
planned to drop the job February /.
Accepted $3.50 Job.
That Representative Cayce williams
OF Weakley County voted for the
Browning bill, resigned from the
Legislature November 20. and accepted
q $l50-a-month Job with the Com
pensation Division.
That Representative Elijah Toilet
Of Cumberland County voted for the
bills and was offered . sl75-a-month
job with the Compensation Division.
He declined
That Representatives James Vines
Of Washington County and Caroline
O'Den OF Newport voted for the bikls.
Mr.. Vines brother was appointed Oc-
tober 18 as q $110-a-month clerk in
the Compensation Division and Mrs.
ODell's son was given similar job
on the same date.
Named Junior Deputy.
That Representative Hale Crow sub
mitted his legislative resignation
January / and was appointed junior
deputy in the division January at
a $l40-a-month salary.
I'VE are advised that suits are pend
ing in your State courts in which it
Is contended that the acceptance of
lucrative Office by a member OF the
Legislature ipso facto vacates his Office
as a member OF the Legislature" Mr..
Bane wrote Mr.. Mcclellan.
If the State courts in the pending
cases so construe the provisions Of
the Tennessee constitution, it would
seem that no question involving i'm
proper compensation OF personnel ex-
lists for consideration OF the board"
Will Deduct Grants.
Mr.. Bane added If salaries had been
paid improperly to Compensation Divi-
sion employees, the board would deduct
them from subsequent grants to Ten
nesee
The directors report was made in
response to a request by Mr. McKellar
for an investigation. w. w. Bardsley,
board field representative, made the
investigation.
Mr.. Bardsley reported Commissioner
Of Labor Albert Gore of Tennessee
said he had no knowledge Of any
political activities OF j. Fons Davis,
senior Senator deputy in the Com
pensation Division.
Mr.. McKellar withheld comment on
Mr.. Bane's letter.
Evening star., 1938-02-08
RICHARDSON RITES
TO BE HELD TODAY
Labor Department Conciliator
Was Killed in Plane Crash
on Sunday,

Funeral services were to be held
this afternoon for Charles L. Rich
ardson, 81, Labor Department con-
ciliator, who was killed in a jump
from an Army airplane near Warren
ton. Ga. Sunday night.
The Rev. Howard Stone Anderson
Of First Congregational Church was
to conduct the services at pm. at
the Lee Chapel, Massachusetts, ave-
nue. and Fourth street NE. The body
will be held in a receiving vault pend
ing completion of arrangements for
interment.
Mr.. Richardson, who lived at 1882
Biltmore street NV, was en- route to
Puerto Rico on a strike adjustment
mission when forced to Jump from the
fog-bound Army plane. His para
chute did not open.
He is survived by his widow; q son,
Cecil Richardson of the Biltmore street
address; two daughters, Mrs. George
Phillips Of Richmond. Va, and Mrs.
Frank r. Angel of Roanoke, Va, and
five sisters and two brothers.
Active pallbearers were Howard T..
Colvin, Edward j. Cunningham,
Thomas M. Finn, William c. Liller,
John A. Mof1itt and Carl R. Schedler.
The honorary pallbearers were Rep
resentative Clifton Woodrum, John r..
Steelman, Samuel Gompers, John E.
Addicks, Henry Baker, jr.: Newcomb
Barco, James L. Bernard, Robert
Bruere, P. w. Chappell, ]. L. Conner,
Joseph c. Cooper, E. C. Curtis. Will
liam H. Davies, James F. Dewey, A. l..
Faulkner, E. H. Fitzgerald, Rose For
rester. Robert c. Fox, Hugh D. Friel,
Carl E. L. Gill, D. Y. Heafner, william
Houston, Aaron Horvitz, j. Clyde How
ard, Thomas p. Hyland, E. c. McDon-
aid. E. P. Marsh, Walter G. Mathew
son. Robert E. Mythen, Joseph 8.
Myers, j. E. O'Connor, r. M. Pilking.
ton, Charles j. Post, w. H. Rodgers,
Harry E. Scheck. M. E. Sherman, L. j.
Smith, Daniel H. Taft, Anna Wein-
stock, Stanley v. White, William r.
White. C. H. Williams, Thomas j.
Williams and Frank E. Wenig.
Evening star., 1938-02-08
Burlew
Continued From First Page.)

Department of Justice and have him
bring to the next meeting of the COM
mittee. on Thursday, all of the Justice
Departments records In connection
with the matter.
At the outset of todays hearing,
Chairman Adams placed in the record
two memoranda sent to the committee
by Secretary Ickes. One of these state
ments contained denial of Senator
Pittman's suggestion" that there had
been sl05,000 shortage in the funds
of the Interior Department cafeteria
Mr.. Ickes said the department was
in no way responsible for financial
affairs Of the cafeteria. which is run
by the Public Buildings and Grounds
Welfare Association.
Some years ago, the secretary ex-
planned he named an auditor to con-
slider the associations contract with
the Government, and the auditor rec
commended payment by the associa-
ton to the Government of money
which, under certain Interpretation
of the contract was held to be due.
The association objected to the as
sessment, whereupon a committee was
appointed and the matter finally was
adjusted amicably. There was no
question of defalcation or embezzle-
ment involved In this consideration of
the contract, the secretary asserted.
The second memorandum gave de-
tailed answer to charges made last
week before the committee by Repre-
sentative John M. O'Connell. Demo-
crat, Of Rhode Island, to the effect
that the Interior Department had
sold out the American supply of
helium to Germany. The charges were
vigorously denied in the statement.
Evening star., 1938-02-08
.L.HEADS NEAR
CLOSE Of SESSION
Expulsion of Three c. !. o.
Unions Draws Derision
of John /. Lewis.
BY the Associated Press.

MIAMI, Fla, Feb 8.-Only minor
details of its program remained ahead
OF the American Federation of Labors
Executive Committee today after the
expulsion from its ranks Of three
unions affiliated with the Committee
for Industrial Organization.
William Green, A. F. L. president,
said he would let the public decide
whether the expulsion order consti-
tuted an open declaration of war with
John L. Lewis c. l. O.
The charters of the United Mine
Workers. the Mine. Mill and Smelter
Workers and the Flat Glass Workers
were revoked
Mr.. Lewis, in Washington, said the
action rs unimportant and without
significance" Mr.. Green did not COM
ment on Mr.. Lewis statement.
The A. F. L. cnieftaln said the
United Mine Workers was the holding
company financing the c. l. O. He
added that no further action was
planned Immediately regarding seven
UtIleI OIle-llIHe "A. r. l.. UNIONS animated
with the rival organization.
Membership in the expelled unions
was said to total $4,000 workers, al
though A. F. L. leaders said the mine
union had only 423,000 dues payers
out of its 100000 members.
I'VE endeavored to heal the breach
and bring them back" said Mr.. Green.
I'VE failed. The American Fedora
ti9on of Labor's Executive Committee
has now met the challenge"
Mr.. Green agreed with questioners
that his 48-year membership in the
Mine Workers Union automatically
terminated with the custer order. He
now holds Office as A. F. L. president
on the strength of an honorary men,
bership in the Musicians Union. He
said he would send tormal notice of
to the United Mine
Workers. +.
The latter had charged him with
dual unionism because of a local A.
F. L. charter granted to the Progress
sive Miners, u NJ w. rival in Illinois.
Mr. Green declined to say if he would
join this group.
Evening star., 1938-02-08
EX-D. c. SOCIETY WOMAN
IS SUED FOR DIVORCE
High School Student, Is, Is
Named in Action Against
Mrs. Marian L. Woods.
b the Associated Press.

b the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Feb. s.-Mrs. Marian
L. Woods, former Washington, D. c.,
society woman, was accused of un-
faithfulness yesterday by her husband,
Louis Woods. jr., son of an Alabama
cotton magnate.
In papers submitted to Supreme
Court Justice Aaron j. Levy opposing
her separation suit, Mr.. Woods charged
his wife's conduct with a 15-year-old
high school student embarrassed Mr..
Woods daughter so much it became
necessary to withdraw her from school.
He also accused Mrs. Woods of be-
ing unduly friendly with Jack De
Ruyter, not further identified.
Mrs. Woods seeks separation on
the ground that her husband fire.
quently struck her with his fists.
Mr.. Woods entered general denial
and filed divorce action in West
chester County. He IS the former hus-
band of Mary Duncan, actress, who
married Stephen "Laddie" Sanford.
Evening star., 1938-02-08

Scarcity and high prices of materials
are handicapping Italy's construction
program.
Evening star., 1938-02-08
RETIREMENT BILL
PASSEDBY SENATE
Eligibility of Supreme Court
Justices to Return to
Bench Clarified.

The Senate today passed and sent
to the White House for signature the
bill clarifying the Supreme Court re-
tirement law to make retired justices
eligible to return to active service in
the District of Columbia courts as we'll
as on other circuits.
The Senate acted while a judiciary
subcommittee was hearing Attorney
General Cummings on the need for
creating additional judgeships to re-
lieve congested dockets both in the
District of Columbia and in various
other sections. He was appearing on
the Ashurst-Hatch bill. which would
allow Washington three more judges
in the United States District Court
and one more on the Court of Appeals
here.
Complete Hearing Friday.
The subcommittee fixed Friday for a
more complete hearing on the need
for additional judges in the District
OF" Columbia.
Mr.. Cummings filed today an ex-
hlbit explaining the need for more
judges in each district covered by
the bill. Referring to Washington,
his statement asserted:
The condition in the Nationa! Cap-
ital should be model for the rest Ct
the country. Instead, today it is Just
the opposite"
Last Judges Added in 1880.
The statement previously had given
hgures showing the increases in the
number of cases since 1890. the last
time Judges were added to the bench
here.
The heavy increase in the volume
OF criminal business is one of the
principal reasons why the civil dockets
keep falling further and further be-
hind" the statement continued.
Moreover. the civil business itself
is rapidly growing"
Under the Supreme Court retire.
ment law, retired justices were given
the option Of serving on the circuits
at the request of the Chief Justice
and not long ago Justice Van De-
vanter returned from retirement to
help out in Federal Court in New
York. There was some doubt, how
ever whether the original act applied
to the Federal courts in the District.
Evening star., 1938-02-08
consideration of the pending naval
appropriations bill, which he said he
would support.
Backed by Other Senators.

Backed by Other Senators.
Senators La Toilette, Progressive, of
Wisconsin; Bone, Democrat, of Wash
ington, and Nye, Republican, of North
Dakota, said they favored Mr.. john
sons resolution.
Democratic Leader Barkley of Ken
lucky said he had not had time to
consider it.
Mr.. Bone declared the Senate should
receive general pronouncement" Of
foreign policy. but added he was mot
in favor of calling for any blueprints
of the State Departments plans"
Mr.. La Toilette expressed the belief
that the State Departments request to
Japan for information on its naval
program was build up" for the
100000, 900 naval expansion bill now
before Congress. Mr.. Nye took SINH
lar view, predicting that formal re-
fusal by Japan to disclose its construc-
ton projects would bolster the move
to increase American armaments.
(Although reports from Toxic
indicated the State Departments
request would not be answered Of
ficially. foreign office spokesman
declared that Japan has no plan
for building 43,000-ton battle
ships.)
Mr.. Nye characterized as "arma-
ments propaganda" an editorial in an
Australian weekly, which asserted that
United States Navy flyers searching for
Amelia Earhart had obtained military
information about Japanese islands
which later was given to Great Brit
ain.
Secretary Hull, Mr. Nye said. had
informed him there was no truth in
the report.
House Members Discuss Policy.
House members also were discussing
the administrators foreign nolicy.
Representative Sauthoff, Progressive,
Wisconsin, introduced . resolution
asking President Roosevelt whether he
intends Ito pursue the historic policy
Of the United States as laid down by
Washington" There has been con-
fusion, he declared, over the admins
tration's intentions.
One group of Representatives select
ed q committee of nine-inciuding
Democrats, Republicans and Progress
sives-to gather information In re-
gard to our foreign policy and national
defense in relation to the proposed
legislation looking toward appropria-
tions for enlargement Of the Navy"
The head of that committee, Repre-
sentative Luckey. Democrat, Nebraska
was authorized to invite persons to ap-
pear before the House Naval Commit
Tea prerogative usually reserved by
the latter's chairman.
Evening star., 1938-02-08
MEET IN BALTIMORE

BALTIMORE, Feb. 8 P.-Repre-
sentatives OF six States will convene
here today and tomorrow for the an
nual meetings OF the Eastern Live
Stock Cooperative Marketing Asso-
citation and the United Wool Growers
Association. Members from Pennsyl-
vania. Virginia, West Virginia, New
Jersey. North Carolina and Maryland
will hear reports on three farmer
owned live stock agencies In Baltimore,
Lancaster, Pa. and Jersey City.