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Evening star., 1938-07-29

They are trying to conserve
the basic principles OF free COM
petition-by the T. v. A. yard
stick, the anti-monopoly investiga-
ton and Secretary Hulls recipro-
cal trade agreements-nott to make
1t possible for our wealthy heiresses
to hire and fire sires for their
children, spouses for their houses,
and European titles for their idle
hours.
Why not coll tho aptiNeu
Evening star., 1938-07-29
IIIINNLI


The historic homestead Of Poul Revere,
Boston, Moss, wos built Of wood
100 yeors oeo. Today, sound ond
beautiful. it stonds os historic proof
tho. there is no better building
moteriol thon properly seasoned wood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
Everything Comes to Him Who Waits

Motorists of Waterbury and the towns included in the Waterbury automobile 1rl- surance area can recite this old apothegm now. For it has just been announced that another decrease in auto liability insurance rates will be promulgated here this year. This is the second successive drop in rates, so it surely proves that efforts made to bring about such changes as these were not in vain. Waterbury long regarded itself as unfairly taxed along the lines of auto insurance and pointed to lower rates in other cities and towns. Now we are coming into our own.
 Whether or not the continued reduc- tion is due to the safe-driving campaign that has proved very successfully locally is hard to say. We would need to know just what factors caused the insurance underwriters to decree the lower rates. Doubtless there were more considerations than this as we are led to believe that rates are not based solely on the number of accidents occurring in any one local ity nor the number of claims preferred. Also to be taken into consideration is the average damage award For many years that was claimed as high in Waterbury and certainly it must have been so to have kept rates so high.
 AS further incentive to good driving motorists should also take heed to the fact that if at the end of an insurance year their car has not been involved in any accidents resulting in claims they are eligible to a further insurance reduction in the nature of rebate. This amounts to 15 per cent of the amount of insurance paid during the year and is certainly we'll worth crying for. Insured car owners would do we'll to study up on this angle and having assured themselves of the facts to drive in such way that they will not be involved in accidents nor cause others to be involved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02

some.
 But the stiffness of the proposed treatment is not much more curious than the situation itself. The Dis trict is the seat of the federal gov- ernment of the United States. Gov- ernment is directly by the Congress, as to legislation, and by executive commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Each House of the Congress has special committee on the Dis trict.
 There is concentrated talent al- legedly capable of ordering affairs political, social and economic all over the country, from coast to coast and lakes to gulf, from telling the farmer what to SOW to what to reap and the business man how to sell to what to pay. There are known all the answers. Yet admit ted is a situation of national dis grace" in regard to the public peace and inadequacy of laws right at the heart of all wisdom and planning.
 A short time ago, when the regis tration figures were given out, un- employment was shown to be worse in the District than in any state in the Union. Crime is reported as worse than for most major cities and not far from worst. It is not time yet for all states and locali- ties to salaam to Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
The Turkey Is Missing

The U. s. Bureau of Biological Survey having accomplished several wonders o1 the modern world in restoring to position of security several species of native Wild life such as the buffalo, elk, and a few varieties of birds, is intent on new cam paign. This time it would restore to It's former strong position in our country side the wild turkey. Now this bird must not be confused with the domestic turkey which is quite a different species, although hailing by the same name. Somewhere there is a relationship, we presume, or the names would not be the same. But that's about as far as it goes.
 We read some time ago that the domes- tic turkey is an importation to this coun- try from Mexico via Europe where It was cultivated few centuries back. The line was probably this-North American wild turkey - Mexican domeStlcated bird - European cultivated bird - North American domesticated turkey. In short the turkey came home to roost after many wears absence a vastly different bird as result of captivity and crossing with other fowl.
 The native North American turkey was a rangier bird than the domestic one we know today and naturally far better 1lyGI. 1IS COlO1AI1S OAAACACN c NAV, oOO' ~ was an extremely timid bird and became more so as guns of our pioneers steadily reduced it's numbers and drove the rem nants of huge flocks into inaccessible highlands of the Atlantic coast and the Appalachian Mountains Now the wild birds hibitat is extremely limited and one is rarely seen north of Pennsylvania. In Oklahoma and Georgia the Biological Survey is making progress in propogatlng the wild turkey.
 It may be barely possible that in time to come and with the proper protection given by laws the bird will be restored to it's once proud position; it may also be re- stored to the point where it can be hunted within reason. The greatest enemy that the wild turkey ever had was man. The same holds true for other species of wild fowl. But thanks to man many of them lave been prevented from extinction It is the gift of one body of men for the thoughtlessness and carelessness of another body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02

Public officials in New England are not saying very much about Governor Hur- ley's desertion of the flood control ranks, if it can be termed that. The Massachu- setts executive is apparently now on the side of the federal government and favors control of the reservoirs and dams, to be built in Vermont and New Hampshire, by the federal government and not by the states. And Governor Hurley is quite evidently planning to do more than swing his own support to the other side of the fence From what we read in the papers he hopes to persuade several other gover- nors to follow his step. If that is so, then we can expect to reconcile ourselves to one of two alternatives There will not be flood control in the Connecticut River Valley or there will be flood control in Connecticut River Valley or there will be flood control with Uncle Sam dictating what type of control and then managing the control gates. The state will be out, for the plan is to have Uncle Sam buy the necessary lands, build the necessary dams, and reservoirs, and, of course, control any electric output.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
Kipling Memorial

Many Americans will find their minds divided on the question of contributing to the $1,000,000 memorial for Rudyard Kipling proposed by his admirers. A committee organized in this country and headed by President Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University is cooper ating with similar committees in Great Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and India to raise the funds needed
 American readers have always admired Kipling. Indeed, he gained his first big success in the American market, while liv- ing in this country, and throughout his career he had a greater following here than in England and the British dominions. We have considered him almost as one of our own, honoring and rewarding him above any of our native authors.
 But what of MT. Kipling's attitude toward us? After a short period of amused tolerance, it was mostly one of superiority, scorn and contempt. His American wife, like himself, turned against us. He almost seemed to grudge us our enjoyment of his own books. Even in his autobiography, published shortly before his death, he went out of his way to insult us with the statement that there was civilization north of the Cana dian border and stark decivilization" on this side. Before we entered the World War he was very savage in his denunciation of us.
 It is hard to forget that sort of thing We can still love Kipling's poems and stories, but it would be hypocritical to pretend for the man himself a love that many of us do not feel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02

Just. kindly reminder that February is with us once again. That is enough to recall to the average motorist that at hand is the season when motor licenses are renewable. The new plate "inserts" are obtainable now at the branch office of the Motor Vehicle Department on Wa tertown avenue. There's less red tape than ever; no involved forms to be filled out. The best part, too, is the fact that no plates must be removed to the tune of silent cussing. All you do is remove the "37' and insert "38" Clips make this easy. The "38's" may be used after Feb ruary 15. The deadline is February 28. Don't wait till the last minute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
Panay Damages

The Panay damages are expected to come to $1,000000 or $1,50O,OOO. The Navy Department has been making esti- mates which include the value of the gunboat itself, all it's furnishings and equipment, and the personal effects of the officers and men. To that sum will be the State Department covering loss or injury to civilians and embassy attaches on board.
 Only actual loss is counted The gov ernment will ask no punitive charges at all. That Japanese blunder has proved costly in money, but it is even ccstlier in the good will and foreign respeN it blew to bits. Japan may be able to pay the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
National Disgrace
Crime in National Capital Is Hit by Attorney
 General Cummings Cities Need Not Salaam to Washington.
NEW HAVEN REGISTER.

Attorney General Cummings is quoted as saying that the crime situation in the national capital amounts to a national disgrace. " The city ranked third, he said, among communities of 100000 or more population in thefts over $50, fifth in burglaries and house. breakings, seventh in robberies, eighth In aggravated assaults and tenth in murders. He proclaimed a need for "a complete renovation of the organic laws relating to the District"
 That the situation has i'm pressed others is indicated in an amendment which Senator Bilbo recently proposed to the code in respect to robbery in the District. It gave a specific definition of what should constitute robbery, and for conviction permitted a jury to fix the penalty at death and specified minimum term of ten years if the jury failed to fix the death penalty. That is going
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02

waiter and odd -jobber. A careless dresser with no money to spare, he was passed up by the fraterni- ties until his senior year.
 Finaly they discovered that though Dub Henderson's ball. room technique left much to be desired, he was man of ideas, and he came back to his alma mater as . professor of eco monies.
 His rise in New Deal circles dates from the time he came to Washington in the early days of the Blue Eagle and told General Johnson, in cavalry language, that his MIRA needed a drastic over hauling.
 Johnson liked the dressing down he got from Henderson and hired him on hte spot. In a years time, he was a member of the NRA board making $12,000 8 year.
 Merry-GO-Round
 State Department officials are divided about releasing to the press U. s. notes of protest to Japan. The notes recount acts of atrocity by Japanese troops which it is feared will incite public opin- ion here Brazilion highway pioneers, who took nine years to cover the unexplored route from Ro to Washington overland, are cooling their heels here hoping the Brazilian Government will send them travel money to get home again. Zoo Director William Mann says the strongest odor ever created at the Washington Zoo was that thrown off by Secretary Stimson's goat. All leaves have been canceled for the corps of workers editing the unemploy- ment census. Only the prelimin- ary report has been made. They are still working three eight-hor shifts.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
In Today's Mail Anonymous letters will not be accepted unless accom- panied with writer's name.
NO EFFORTS TO BE SPARED IN BATTLE AGAINST
 BUND 83 Rose Street,
 Waterbury, Conn,
 Feb. 1st. 1898.

| TcUs ASts Aooos
 Editor, Waterbury Democrat
 As a result of the meeting spon- sored by the United Americans last Friday evening at the Elton Hotel, a committee was formed to make arrangements for mass meeting to which the general public will be in vited and all who are interested in Democratic Americanism versus pagan NaIism are welcomed at this meeting. We plan to form a Waterbury unit of the United Americans, and also to make ar engagements to form other units in near-towns. Watch your newspaper for further notice.
 The Committee for arrangements are: Russell H. Warner of South bury, chairman, Robert c. Wakelee, and Franklin H. Browne of Wolcott, Frank Stanton Jr., of Prospect, Mrs. Wilson of Colonial avenue, Oak vile, and N. H. Bellmay of Water bury. If 1t is a good thing to keep these immoral un-ChriStian, un- American foreign controlled perni-' cious Nazi bund camps out Of Southbury. Do you want to have them establish a camp in your town? If not, then let us get to- gether on this proposition and keep them out of the state. and if through the opposition and leader ship of Southbury. Connecticut can show them how, the other states will follow as sure as night follows day.
 Fritz Kuhn, Herr Hitler's No. l man in Nazi movement in this country, that traitor to the oath of allegiance to the United States which he took in 1886, has recently stated that they, the Nazls VIII spare no effort or money in their effort to establish the bund camp at Southbury as they must establish the camp there to save face and to show that the NaziS can do as they please regardless of the wishes or | the townspeople, State or Nation as an American. How do you feel about it? Are you ready and willing to indentify yourself with an or, ganization whose aim is to foreStall the purpose of these pernicious ac- tiyities that are being waged by the Nazis and other foreign born un- Democratic, un-American alien pro paganism, if you are ready to help in preserving the liberty which you now enjoy. We urge you to do your part in opposing any and all forces that are working day and night to take away our dearly bought liberties and make this. a nation ruled by a despotic dictator.
 N. H. Bellmay
 Member of the advisory board ! of the United American
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
PreSSCOnment
DON MARQUIS

(New York Herald -Tribune)
 Death has come as merciful re- lease to one of the magnificent men of our time. It was the fate of Don Marquis, the gay figure and master of comedy, that his life was overlaid with tragedy. He laughed much, but in his heart he was a mystic, a somber, breeding poet. Nature gave him many talents. AS a man he was full-blooded, gregarious, friendly. His memory was phe- nomenal. No matter to what he turned his hand-paragraphs, verse, satire, short stories, plays-the product was received with respect and delight.
 Don Marquis was the product of an American small town, and he re- mained in character all his life. He was as genuine as Mark Twain. Out of his rich imagination sprang that long list of fanciful and ap- pealing characters which gave pleas ure to millions-archy, the philo- sophical cockroach; Captain Peter Fitzure, the unquenchable liar; Clem Hawley, the "Old Soak; Hermione and her Little Group of Serious Thinkers, mehitabel, the gallant but immoral cat, and so on. None but first-rate mind touched with a sort of genius could have produced such brave and charming con- pany.
 He was learned man and a wise man, but always there was some thing of the homespun about him. He had rougish sense of fun. Money, to him, was something to be spent; he was totally innocent of what passes for financial acu- men. The only thing he hated was meanness. He could be bitter against the pip-squeaks, the stuffed shirts and the mountebanks of this world. He understood, as nearly as any one can hope to understand, the wellsprings of tears and laugh ter. He had tolerance, sympathy and an understanding heart. He won the unanimous affection of all his friends and colleagues. By them he will be remembered above all else for his gayety. Wherever he happened to mfe, people were hap pier there. So, too, with his print ed words-wherever they have gone or may go adown the years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
A Book a Day
"Baghdad Sketches" Is Worthy Sketch

There is little in F'reya Starkt new book, "Baghdad Sketches (Dutton, $350) to pass as sheer adventure. The book is calm, leis- urely moving for the most part. But it is asSuredly one of the most in- innate, well written travel books that have come off the presses in 8 long time.
 Freya Stark, insatiably curious young English girl, spent six years writing this book. She began it in 1881 as series of sketches and last year she rounded out her last glowing pictures of one of the Strangest cities on earth.
 You journey with Freya across the Syrian desert to reach Baghdad and settle in the incredible slum district of the city for your first impressions. They told Freya in Baghdad that one could not live for less than pound a day but she did and managed to see the whole of things.
 The result is series of remark able word pictures; the fetid Mos lem quarter at night; the Christ mas celebration of the Syriac Christians; the households of the desert native chiefs; the quiet val ley o fthe Devil Worshippers; the shrine of the holy city of Khadi- main.
 Freya Stark had her adventure too-a stirring nocturnal encounter in which she nearly lost her life. But it is not the adventure that you rember so much. It is, rather, the haunting, gripping sketches she paints. So named, "Baghdad Sket- ches" is one of the really worthy travel books of the new year.-P. G. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
Daily Almanac
tS 7:30 D. m

Moon sets 7:30 D. m.
 Sun rises 7:03 a. m.; sets 5:10 D. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 Two things are at hand. One is the lack of new moon during February. We miss it on both ends. January had two. squeezing the second in on the 3lst The next time the moon enters this phase is March 2, which would be February 30, if February wasn't eternally short-suited Two beautiful sunsets illuminated the sk;es Sunday and Monday afternoons. The first brought Mondays storm; the second produced Tuesdays clear and cold weather.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
Selected Poem
EPISODE.

(Sydney King Russell in the New York Sun) One in thousand in street, Where winter walked with weary feet He vanished when the day was spent, And no one wondered why he went; And no one knew precisely why He looked so strangely at the sky. For no one in that moment heard The echo of murmured word, And none who knew him shrewdly
 guessed
 He kept secret in his breast, A thing that would not let him rest. Without sign. word of grace, He disappeared and left no trace; But little of him came to mind Among the folk he left behind. His name was whispered now and then, But no one saw his face again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02

Did you ever stop to think how incon- venient it would be without monthly calendars? Suppose the year was di- vided up into just four seasons. You'd date your activities, social, business, church, and otherwise by Spring l, Win ter 10, etc. Our calendar reformers did a pretty good job when they gave us 12 months. Those who would reform still further to create uniformity must have plenty of sound logic to make changes absolutely necessary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02

1. Is naturalized citizen eligible for the Presidency of the U. S.?
 2. Who invented the photograph? 3. Name the capital of Utah.
 4. What is the name of the iS- land where a memorial beacon for Amelia Earhart is to be erected?
 5. In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?
 6. Who presented the Statue oi Liberty to the United States?
 '. Was Russia an ally of Ger many during the World War2
 8. Are children born of Chinese domiciled in the U. S., American citizens?
 g. Who was Benedetto Antelamii
 10. Name the two principal rivers of Oregon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
TODAY'S GOOD DEED

Pretty Dolores Casey, who lost a Paramount contract when stricken with tuberculosis two years ago found part waiting for her in Ma or-Paramount's Doctor Rhythm when she was released from the hospital as cured. Bing Crosby, with whom she had worked in ''Missisip- pi," had arranged 1t for her. Anc the part landed her another term contract with Paramount
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
Current Comment

 Joe Louis will beat Schmeling next June. Tell you why. If you walk down a dark street sometime and fall in a hole, well, the next time you walk down, you're careful. Tommy Farr. English heavy
 weight.
 There is no magic solution to the condition of the railroads. .-U. s. Senator Harry H. Truman,
 Missouri.
 The American peope want peace, but they want peace that will en- able us to maintain the respect of other nations.
 -Alf M. Landon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02

Some school teachers still insist on finding moral in every poem; and so a teacher who asked for the moral of "On the Road to Mandalay" learned that it was "a direct appeal to the missionaries for help"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
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., 1938-02-02

damages demanded, but it will be almost impossible in this generation for her to repair the damage she has done to herself and her people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02

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., 1938-02-02
FDR Preparing For Annual Mid Winter Fishing Trip; Morgan Douglas Plan Would
 Grant Credit To Small Business
oA ROBERT q A1.1M
.& DwW EARO0g

WASHINGTON, February g. - Barring some unfore- emergency, the President will take his usual mid winter fishing vacation this month
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
THE EDITOR

Q. Will cinders improve the sur- face of dirt driveways and prevent ruts and mud-holeS from forming?
 A. By spreading stove and fur mace cinderS over the driveway, es- pecially the paths usually traversed by the car wheels, layer of good surfacing material will gradually &C., cumulate. This will be good drive way itself, or will be a good base on which to place better surface.
 @. Who was the first manufac- turer of Christmas greeting cards in the United States?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02

o. Is 1t safe to eat ice cream which has melted and been re- frozen?
 A. It is risky, as the mixture may spoil when it is melted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
o. Describe the famous Leanin T0wer of Pisa

o. Describe the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
 A. It is round bell tower, 179 feet high, and has eight stories, in the Romanesque style, surrounded by open arcades of columns. The basement is surrounded by a range of Semi-circular arches supported by fifteen columns, and above this rise six arcades with thirty columns each. The eighth story contains the bells, has only twelve columns, and is much smaller in dimeter than the rest of the tower. The marble walls at the base are 13 feet thick and at the top about one-half as thick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-02
I e st Y UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.