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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
New Philippine Problem

Commissioner McNutt's proposal to hang onto the Philippines was not unex- pected. The Japanese war against China has changed the whole Far-Eastern Sltu- ation and forced reconsideration Of Amer ican policy in the Pacific. It has also scared the Filipinos themselves, so that they are less eager lately to cut loose from their Uncle Sam.
 It seems likely to everybody, in spite of the usual denials from Tokyo, that If Japan accomplishes her purposes in China and establishes protectorate over that country, her next prize will be the rich and helpless Philippine Islands-lf we let them go And if the Filipinos are to have any overlord, they would prefer the United States to Japan
 They are Asiatics, but they have learned our language, absorbed good deal of our culture, are now used to our ways. Their economy is meshed with ours. So is their political system. They would not expect such mild yoke and such human understanding and gener- osity in Tokyo as they have found 1n Washington. The Japanese do not make very good "uncles".
 It is quite possible that, as Commis- sioner McNutt seems to hint, the islanders now would vote against the complete independence promised them to begin July 4, 1946. So the question arises, do we want to keep them under our flag, in view of all the responsibilities that would entail along with the advantages? It is problem to be decided carefully, calmly and wisely on both sides. For this would be presumably no mere adop- tion of problem-child to rear to matur- with grown-up oriental nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
Interesting to Note

It took an extraordinary grand jury in Fairfield County just eight weeks to bring in indictments of three persons who had been summoned before it in the probe of purchases of rights of way for the Merritt Parkway. Charges of conspiracy to de- fraud were brought against the three men mentioned in the true bills presented yesterday. Speculation now seems to be whether or not this will be the end of the probe in Fairfield County. It undoubtedly will not, as there seems to be more work ahead for the investigators even in view of the large number of witnesses heard.
 The Fairfield County probe right now "Steals little thunder" from that being conducted right here in Waterbury. But local citizens are wondering if in eight weeks the jury will have gathered suffi- cient evidence to cause similar proce- dure as happened yesterday. That's open to speculation and that's about all right now. No one knows what is going on here in the Waterbury grand jury-room except those concerned. And until some definite step is taken along the lines recom- mended by Judge Ernest L. 1nglis in his charge ot last week, we must continue to wonder, aloud or silently.
 The sudden change in the tempo of the Fairfield County hearing rather bears out the charges that were hurled around prior to callings of the grand jury. It may also throw new light on the cur rent dispute between the Public Works and Highway departments. Also there must be taken into consideration the fact that Governor Wilbur L. Cross is appar- ently ready to make some sort of a de- clslon With regard to the rival claims of both these departments on the physical outlines of the parkway
 All things considered the memorial to the veteran Republican legislator, Schuy- Ter Merritt, is proving more of a political football than it was certainly intended to be when proposed over ten years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
Sensible War on Noise

St. Louis has begun an anti-noise movement. An ordinance has been pro- posed, backed by the Chamber of Con- merce, which would reduce unnecessary street noises. It is a reasonable ord- nance, the authors of which recognize that a certain amount of noise is un- avoidable with a certain amount of traf- fic. It does not forbid the use of auto- mobile horns, for example, but would stop excessive honking. Street radios and amplifiers are not considered nec- essary, and more stringent regulations will be applied to them. The cries of street vendors are to be toned down, some how, a change which should improve sales Harsh and raucous bawling ire quently drives away trade.
 The anti-noise advocates are not start ing with the ordinance, but with public education on the subject of noise. Noises have been measured in factories, on street corners and elsewhere, the un- necessary ones classed heparately from the unavoidable ones. When the public has become convinced of the possibility of continuing normal city activities with less nerve-wracking noise, it is expected to support the ordinance and it's enforcement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
EventfuI Month

Those Washington pryers into what's behind the news comment that March is a fateful one for Adolf Hitler, pointing to his annexation of Austria as typical of his dependence upon cycles to work out his destiny as world figure. It's true that many Hitler coups have occurred in this month and perhaps there will be more before March, 1938 has run it's race. But that depends to some extent on other happenings in Europe. Right now Hitler is content to await the plebescite of April 10 before pushing his luck any further.
 Still, there could be events which would play into his hand. Poland, on the strength of a border incident in which it would seem to have been the offender on the basis of a United Press survey, could swallow up Lithuania. If this were done, then it would be simple matter for Germany to em- brace both Poland and Lithuania at one fell swope as everyone now predicts. Pro- lessor Albert Bushnell Hart, dean of Amer ican historians, is surprised that the Polish seizure did not precede Austria's.
 But to return to the March motif, did it occur to anyone that last Tuesday was March 15 On that day Hitler marched in- to Austria and took possession of the coun- try. It so happens that March 15 is other wise referred to in the classics as the Ides of March. Well, might Austria have been warned of the ides of March. It brought with it dire tidings for Austrlans who have not and will not come under the sway of Naziism.
 We presume that August will find Europe ready for the outbreak of it's sec- ond disastrous war in the first half of this century, Or will it mark the surrender of the Loyalist government in Spain?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19

pearance in the adjacent woodlands these last few days of a futttering little white moth and of the wing less female of his species who crawls up the trunks of hardwood trees.
 These harmless looking little things are responsible for one var lety of the green caterpillars, com- monly called cankerworms, which start devouring the foliage of many of the most valuable trees in May and come swinging down from long threads for several weeks in such numbers that they rob life in the greenwood of most of its charm; for a worm down the neck is as bad as fly in the ointment. These crawl CTS are as destructive to the trees, moreover, as they are unpleasant picnic guests. In a bad season they will strip every walnut, butternut, hickory, ash, black oak and rock oak down to the very twigs and do some damage to the white and red oaks and a little here and there to the naples.
 LUCKILY these creatures have their natural enemies who have lately been getting the best of them in some parts of the country, but man can help little with this good work. Small trees can be sprayed and experiments are being made in showering whole forests with poison solutions from the air, but this can not be done in settled country. All that the man who has some highly prized big trees can do for their pro- lection is to prevent the wingless female from getting into the trees at this season. This is done by using one of several sticky preparations which hardware dealers sell to paint band around each tree The stick substance functions as fly paper. This snow white linden moth," as it is sometimes called, is not the only one that produces de- structive cankerworrns, but it is the first to appear each spring; and once 1t Is on the job the man who wants to do his trees a good turn must act quickly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
Selected Poem
CROAGH PATRICK

 Katherine Simons in the New York Times I have been to far Croagh Patrick the way the gentry ride, A-traveling in lorry with folk of wealth and pride; But up through Joyces Country and upon another day, I shall go to blest Croagh Patrick in very different way. Instead of stepping proudly with the shoes upon my feet, I'll climb the Partry mountains, where winds are wild and sweet, With Woolen socks to warm me and a petticoat of red Woven by the Irishwomen, and a black shawl round my head. I'll find wee dun donkey with dark cross on his back, To carry all I'm needing in a slender gypsy pack, And he shall graze as slowly as he chooses with his load, While I follow through the boreens of the Connemara road. Saint Patrick's lanes are stony and his mountainsides are steep. I'll mind me how he walked them-as laddie tending sheep And pray to him at nightfall while I warm my weary feet At thatch-roofed inn of Connacht by the fragrant flame of peat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19

Representative James Shanley may be the cause of widespread treasure hunt along the Connecticut coast, as a result of his recent address in the House of Representatives. He was talking at the time about Uncle Sam's claims to owner ship of islands in the Pacific Ocean which this country is just now preparing to take under it's control The connec- ton between U. S. ownership of Pacific isles and the Connecticut coastline was explained by his remarks. He explained that the log of youthful mariner of years ago might easily be concealed in some Connecticut port This mariner, Captaln. Nathaniel Palmer of Mystic, with companions may have written into his ships log the proof that is necessary for the United States to establish it's claim on the Pacific islands. At any rate Rep resentative Shanley entertained the House for few moments and changed the usual dry debate into a romantic episode.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19

ored the reelection of LaGuar- dia. But Jim endorsed Judge Mahoney. Roosevelt and Farley also were very vigorously opposed to Senator Copeland, and in the primary Jim blas>ed Copeland and worked hard to nominate Ma honey.
 In this Jim was pursuing sound political strategy. He knew very we'll that MahOney had no chance of beating La- Guardia. In fact, on one oc- casion he bluntly said so to Ma h0ney's managers. But he also knew that Mahoney's defeat,
 topping Copeland's sound trOuncing would write finis on the Tammany sea6ership which for four years had fought and 0bstructed the New Deal
 Hence, by remaining regular and supporting the party candi- date, Jim was putting himself in an impregnable position to lead the fight in Tammany Hall to houseclean the Wigwam and in- stall friendly leaders.
 The two episodes illustrate Jim's new differentiation between prin- ciple and strategy. In the Su-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
Current Comment

The eye is more than the mirror of the soul-it is also the mirror of the stomach. If your stomach's empty your eyes also will look empty.
 -Dr. Erno Laszlo, beauty ex-
 pert.
 Administration of justice must be brought up-to-date and adjusted to the problems of the times.
 Arthur T. Vanderbilt, pres-
 ident, American Bar Associa-
 ton.
 They can give me any kind of a part they want and I'll do my best to play it, but they can't keep the red hot mama in me from breaking out.
 Sophie Tucker, actress, who
 doesn't like sedate roles. see no virtue in an artist being a regular fellow. If he appreciates his responsibilities, he can't be any, thing else.
 Igor Gorin, popular baritone. A couple know they are in love when they respond to each other in both the psychic and physical realms of life.
 Roy Dickerson, author.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19

The new gas tank to be built by the Connecticut Light and Power Company in South Waterbury must be "whop- per-. Just imagining a structure that will be 178-feet high, which is higher than any other building in the city, gives the impression of immensity. Water bury must be gas-conscious if it now becomes necessary to supplement the present tanks with this new one. Maybe it's the change from declining days to up-and-coming ones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19

preme Court fight he brushed aside personal considerations and took up the cudgels for a cause he believed was in the public in- terest. In the mayoralty scrap, for reason of strategy, he unhesi- tatingly played machine politics. Governor of New York
 Jim loves politics. Fifty years old and in perfect health, he would rather play politics than eat-and he loves to eat. But since the 1886 campaign, Jim has been torn between his grand passion and the necessity of making money.
 His wife, who hates politics, has been after him to do this, and late last summer, it looked as if he would resign to head the Pierce Arrow Motor company when the market crash torpedoed every thing.
 This was severe blow. Five years in Washington had run Farley heavily into debt. Much as he wanted to stay in public life, it now looked more certain than ever that he would have to retire and put his Irish
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
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 nv DREW PEARSON and ROBERT a 4
Jim Farley Awarded The
 Brass Ring This Week
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blarney to work for 8 living rather than for politics.
end ROBERT c ALIEN,

blarney to work for 8 living
 rather than for politics.
 Then, recently, Jim had heav- en sent windfall. He sold some of his memoirs for a large sum sufficient to take him out of the red and permit him longer to in- dulge in his favorite sport.
 New Deal Diary
 Only a few of his closest in- inmates know it, but Jim has kept a daily diary of everything he has said and done-and every thing said and done to him-since the day he took command of Roosevelt's drive for the presi- dency. The diary is one of the most complete ever kept by a na- tional official in this country, and if and when made public, it will shed an invaluable light on the inside workings of the New Deal and it's leading characters.
 The literary transaction has made a great difference in Jim's plans. Whereas three months ago he had definitely laid aside his political aspirations, today, al- though saying nothing about it. Jim is cycling the muddled New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
Public Works Commissioner assures il

Public Works Commissioner assures the state that work on the new home for feeble-minded will be started soon in Southbury. That's good news, for we can see no real good reason for delaying such projects as these which have been given legislative approval and for which funds will be available when the state sells it's $25,O0O,OOO bond issue. AS a matter of fact we wonder if perhaps Con- necticut couldn't start a miniature build- ing boom if it launched it's institutional expansion program this year along a ser les of fronts. We've read about bids on this and that hospital and sanatarium Let's start work on them and put men to work
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19

York gubernatorial situation with intense interest.
 Draft Farley"
 In the present confused state of the contest it is too early to hazard any guesses about Jim's course. But one thing is certain If the opportunity develops and it looks as If he might have a chance to win, Jim will be can- didate just as sure as his name Is Farley.
 For if there is anything Jim's heart Is set on, it is to be gov- ernOr of New York-and later 8 United States senator.
 So keep your eye peeled for a Draft Farley" movement among the faithful. The bread he cast on the political waters last fall by remaining regular may yet pay dividends.
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York March 19-"Pins and Needles, pride of the International Ladies' Garment workers, continues its amazing career with a cast o1 amateurs drawing professional prof. Its to the box office.
 At the moment, it looks as though this sprightly revue with it's tren- chant dissection of dictatorship war, fascism-yes, and the radical movement too-will write theatrical history, for it not only has given a command performance in the White House, but it may be read "n extenso" into the Congressional Record.
 As already related Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt came to see the show and was delighted with it, although 8 couple of people had to be turned out of their seats to make room for her party. And 1t developed they were Republicans who didn't want to give their seats to anyone and especially not to the wife o1 the president.
 However, Representative Maury Maverick. the Texas liberal, had nc such difficulty getting good loca. tions and during the intermission an emissary of the union went down to aske him how he likec the show.
 "Well," responded the bluff Tex. an, T like 1t fine. Tell you what I'm going to do. I'm going to reac this show into the Congressiona Record. Can I have copies of twt of the numbers?"
 "Sure," said the jubilant emissary and went to fetch them. | Wait" Maverick continued Maybe therell be few nor, numbers that my colleagues in con. greSs will need. Get these, too, aftel the second act" They were delivered to him forthwith.
 So, by the time you see this, con. gress may be regaled with lively ex' cerpts from Broadway left-wini fol-de-rol.
 Deaths Double Holiday
 Lyda Robertis sudden death re. minded Broadwayites the othel night of the ironic circumstance prior to her passing away.
 Some time ago, Hal Roach wa! producing series of short films CO., starring Thelma Todd and Patsy Kelly. But Miss Kelly was commit ted to other contracts and Lydis was called in. Roach confided hi ambitious plans for the feminin, comedy team of Todd and Robert to the press. These plans were dash. ed to the ground when Thelmt Todd died so mysteriously. And nov the other has passed on. The blonde, alluring Lyda wal the protege of Lou Holtz, the en. Saging comics with the malacc, stick which he is fond of yielding at vulnerable places. He first in troduced her in the Palace hey. days and employed her, frankly as a "stooge." She was the but of the jokes and she took Holtz' clownish chastisement with { good deal of verse and humor. Blu she wanted to launch out on he own and Hollywood afforded he that opportunity. She was { promising screen comedienne be- fore her demise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
A Book a Day
A Story on Time Makes You Wonder
BY BRUCE CATION

If you enjoy abstruse and recon dite puzzles-especially the kind that leave you wondering just who ana where you are-your attention should be directed to book called An Experiment With Time, by J. w. Dunne CMacmillan: $2.75).
 This book came out some time ago, and is now being reissued in Q new and revised edition. Attention seems to have been drawn to it by J. B. Priestlys recent remarks about 1t; and if you care to struggle with theory which is about two de- grees less hard to follow than the Einstein theory, you will find 1t an excellent stimulant for the imagi- nation.
 MT. Dunne begins by discussing those queer dreams people some- times have, in which coming event is previewed, and that odd feeling we all have, at one time or another, that something which we are doing has been done by us before, somehow.
 This leads him into an examina- tion of the nature of time; and his argument grows far too complex for me to attempt summary of 1t. AS nearly as can gather, he adds not merely fourth dimension to our world, but fifth as well-a time stream which moves within time- stream, and which makes it possible for the human mind to slip its moorings, now and then, and range ahead as well as backward.
 Now you do not have to be able to follow all of the involved steps in MT. Dunne's theory to be stirred by some of its implications. For if he should be correct about 1t all, he has demonstrated the existence of a free will and an immortal soul. And while his book is tough going, 1t is fascinating stuff for those who are willing to follnw it
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
An Un1Oelcome Harbinger White Moths Noticed in Woodlands Recently Most Destructive Enemies Prove Boon to Mankind in Killing
 Them Off.
Them Off,
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE

There are many signs of spring in the land. The groundhogs are out and about, the skunk cabbage is well up in swampy spots, flights of blue birds have been moving northward for some little time, the bees are stirring, and so forth and SO on. All these are welcome signs and fairly reliable ones; but a much surer one than most of these that the season is advancing according to schedule, though at the same time a depressing one, is the reap
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
Daily Almanac
loon rises 10:00 p. m.

MoOn rlSeS IU:UU D. m.
 Sun rises 5:59 a. m.; sets 6:O2 D. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Days such as those we have experienced this week are depressing at this time of the year because everyone is trying to rush the season. Winter is long time in loosening its grip on the land, but in this process there is much to see. woodland walks reveal many transformations that have occurred just since the end of February.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
Questions and
 Answers
csVyrisht ie1s. NEA
By Frederick M. Kerby

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 Enclose 8 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. What is the meaning of the English surname Hyatt?
 A. High gate," derived from a locality.
 o. How tall is Louise Hovick, for merly known as Gypsy Rose Lee? A. Five feet, ten inches.
 Q. Was there 8 festival in ar- cient Rome that corresponds to the Christian Easter?
 A. The Christian Easter occurs about the same time as the ancient Roman festival of the Vernal Equinox, celebrating the arrival of spring.
 Q. What is the volume of Amer ican investments abroad?
 A. At the end of 1936, the long, term investments abroad held in the United States amounted to approxi- mately $12,486, ,O0O,O0O. In addition, American-owned bank balances and other -hort-term credits totaled about $759,000,000.
 e. What kind of paint should be used on the inside of a telescope tube?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19

1. Tn which body of water is the Isle of Man?
 ?. For what government agency do the initials F. E. R. A. stand?
 3. Who wrote the novel "Silas Marner?"
 4. What is the name of the fur mace fitted with 8 bellows used by blacksmiths?
 5. On which continent is Bolivia? 6. What are the colors of Buck nell University?
 '. Who founded the Corcoran Gallery of Art at Washington, D.. O.?
 8. What is John D. Rockefeller's middle name? g. Name the science that treats of plants.
 10. Who was Lorenzo Costa?