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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
Drive for Taxes

Many may not agree that this is the most opportune time for city officials to make strenuous drive to collect unpaid back taxes, but it's hard to say when just such an opportune time would occur. We presume that if conditions were of the best here in Waterbury with every avail able man and woman employed, there wouldn't be any unpaid taxes. Or would there? It seems to us that there are al ways delinquents, no matter how bad or how good times are. In the light of this we can't help but believe that period ically every effort the city can use should be brought to bear on the delinquents, if not to bring in tax-money, at least to as- certain sound reasons for taxes remain ing unpaid
 Right at this time the city has just been apprised of the fact that it's Welfare Department has unearthed, through in- vestigators, the fact that many relief re- cipients have been concealing the true status of their financial condition. In- stead of being dependent on the city for aid, they are Financially independent and quite capable of maintaining themselves and families in comfortable circum- stances. Fortunately relief was not granted in most instances where such facts were brought to light about appli- cants. And where relief was granted it was speedily discontinued when the facts became known.
 Human nature is pretty much the same and while we may condemn our fellow men for attempting such things as se- curing city relief when it isn't needed, we must keep in mind the fact that many more of us are just as bad if we refuse to pay up our tax bills on the pretext that we haven't got the money. We find money to operate our automobiles and to indulge in other expenses, which don't al- ways come under the heading of neces- sities. If occasionally the "stick" is waved over our heads, as it is now, we shouldn't complain, but should endeavor to coop crate as best we can.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05

be termed an old-timer in the movies, she actually had begun and completed her career in the films before they reached the heights along which they now ex- plore. Pearl White was distinctly a thrill" actress. Her talents were not those of the "vamp" nor of the sugary- sweet heroine. Her success came from feats which no film actress would at- tempt today and for which any director would employ double"
 Pearl White might be described as a trouper. Her stage career began when she was just little tot and it ended back in 1921 when the day of the serial was about run. It was in serials that this movie star achieved her greatest Suc- for everyone is pretty much familiar with them if he or she recognizes the name of Pearl White After her retirement from screen work she stayed away from the movies completely. She never essayed comeback nor showed any interest in one.
 So far as the "talkies" were concerned we don't ever recall that she displayed the slightest interest in them from the view point of engaging in them herself. She seemed content to rest on the laurels that she wrested from the nation in her struggles back in the early days of the film. She reached high figure in earn ings and probably having saved suff1- ciently to care for her future retired to live the life she wanted for herself. It was life quite removed from the bright lights and publicity.
 AS an actress her claim to fame may long be disputed, but as the first queen of the serial picture and the right to be known as the hardest of the early screen performers she ranks undisputed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
Selected Poem
NATURES CATHEDRAL

Csabel Leighton Hull in Nature Magazne) When my mind grows tired of the worry and care That camors through the work -a-day world every
 where,
 When my soul is aweary and ill unto death Of earth's crowded places, and gasping for breath, Then l fee from the ctys disordant noise Its garing lights, its mirage of joys. To Natures Cathedral, deep in forest domains Where the Spirit of Peace forever reigns There, before the altar of soft, green sod l kneel, in reverence to Natures God. In every green shrub is sermon read And the lifting choir of birds overhead In chorus of worshipful taise is blent To the murmuring brooks accompaniment Flower censers wrought in exquisite beauty rare With perfumed incense, fill the air While through the Cathedfals odorous pine- tree
 walls
 The setting sun, like benedlction, falls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
property on a rental bAsis.

property on 8 rental basis.
 Naturally, it would be most unfair to the paid-up borrowers if the in- terest rate should be reduced for the defaulters. In all fairness, all should get the reduction, if any do.
 MT. Fahey, in recent statement, pointed out that the amount per capita in default is generally so large that the reduction in interest would make little difference. If a man cannot make five per cent payment, there is little chance of his honoring the lesser figure. The moratorium would wreck the entire machinery of the organiza- tion, for a man who has kept his word with the corporation is cer- tainly entitled to a moratorium as well as one who has not.
 The corporation already has facil- lties for review of defaulting cases, and thus new quasi judicial board is not needed and, in addition, there s no reason under the law why a defaulting borrower cannot rent his own property after he loses 1t, pro- viding he can pay the rent.
 The entire scheme of the HOLC bids fair, in the near future, to be subjected to all sorts of political methods to allow the defaulters to rid themselves of their obligations. But 1t would be eminently unfair to the paid-up borrowers, and the tax payers as a whole, if the system is changed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05

Appointment of Paul L. Cornell, head of the Romford Preparatory school, as di- rector of publicity for the Republican State Central Committee during the 1888 political campaign would seem to remove the schoolmaster definitely from the field as potential candidate for office. He has been mentioned on many occasions as likely prospect for several nominations. His job as director of publicity will in- clude not only handling press releases, but also setting up and managing a speakers bureau, which today calls for not only stump speakers, but radio talk CTS. It's a full-time job for about three months and Professor Cornell will have his hands full. Incidentally it's the first time in quite few years that man has handled publicity for the Republican State Central Committee, if we're not mistaken. During the Roraback regime Clarence G. Willard helped out consider ably with Mrs. Frances L. Roth actual publicity director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
PresSCOmment
A SPOT OF BOTHER
(Christian Science Monitor)

Christian Science Monitor)
 A. P. Herbert, M. F., wants to do away with the full stop at the end of headlines in British par,.a- mentary papers, "in the interests of economy and good printing; and with this object, he recently put a question in the commons to the sec- retary of the treasury.
 It is fact that elsewhere the stop in headlines has gone out of fashion. It may be that His Majes- tvs printer, as MT. Herbert hints, is not awake to this; though. of course, one would not for moment suggest that, like Lady Macbeth, he puts ir, the spot in his sleep
 "A barbarous custom" MT. Her bert calls 1t, and is hardly less dis turbed than Stevenson's Billy Bones, when he received the black spot from Pew. Possibly, if MT. Her bert has his way, the reform may be carried further in time; and he may yet appear in print as MT AP Herbert MP.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05

Just for the sake of a few repairs to the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island, New York harbor, a granite quarry on Leete's Island off the Connecticut shoreline near Guilford will be opened and worked. This quarry has been inactive since the days of the World War. However, it will buzz with activity in few days as workmen descend on it long enough to get out granite to be used in repairing the fa- nous statue. Actually the granite is go- ing into the base of the statue, just as it did 55 years ago when erected. Leete's Island granite has been used for some mighty important construction jobs, but it's years now since any has been quar- ried
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
A Book a Day
Soldiers Jobs, Ounces Cookery for Children

Periodically the Book a Day col- url1n is conducted by Olive Roberts Barton, noted child training author- ity. Today Mrs. Barton reviews the latest books for children.)
 BY OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON
 There have been war books to romanticize war, war looks to point out the horror of war. But not many are plain, dispassionate chronicles of the work that backs up the fight ing; Of getting wagons to and from the front, hunting forage for mules, hunting water for thirsty horses: the simple, tough labor of supply.
 Carl Noble las written "Jugheads Behind the Lines" (Caxton: $2.5O) as the day-by-day experience of a supply company corporal. Boys like the straight facts of things, and get them here, from the army cure for munps to the way 2 Wagon train goes through 2 bombardtnent. Cor poral Noble's writing is direct and international. The incidents speak for themselves. (Boys, l2-1S years.)
 It might not be polite, but any child will agree that it's a lot of fun to laugh at somebody's mistakes. And the Ounces who live in "The Very Stupid Folk" a book by Toivo David Rosvall (Dutton: $i), make hilarious mistakes.
 They try to catch sunlight in a sack to take indoors; they sentence lobster to death by drowning; they mark the place where their nets are cast, by clouds in the sky; and they put their melting candles in the oven to dry. This is a rolncking book, in handsize, easy to hold and to read (6-10 years.)
 A Telegram from Dave and Jack told their cousins, Eleanor Ann and Elsie Jane, to expect company. we know you can't cook, but will come anyway" 1t read. The girls got busy and really prepared the dinner. From then on they made a hobby of cooking. They entertained week. end guests, found a room for their club and gave a tea, threw ''co-ed" parties, and earned Girl Scout money by acting as maid one week.
 The story Itself is gay, and through "It's Fun to Cook" Twin. ston: tO run the recipes the girls use, and many illustrations of the food--a complete beginners cook. book. The author, Lucy Mary Malt by, deserves praise for this psrticul- arly happy combination of fiction with the informative. tGifis 12-Ie yeats.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
ASsailing The HOLC Defaulters Using Political Pressure to Get Fed eral Government to Release Hold on Property Unfair to Entire System to Let It
 Be Ridded by Politicians.
BOSTON POST

Some very strong political pres- sure is being used nowadays to force the Home Owners Loan Corpora ton to relieve defaulting borrowers of large part of their obligations
 This situation was to be expected, of course, when the HOLC act was put through. It is easily under standable that when a government goes into the banking business, even through the medium of g private corporation such as this, many of the borrowers will try to get out of their obligations by enlisting the aid of politicians.
 While the defaulters are small in number, they are general through out the country. Almost every Con- gressman has had his appeals from them. Every Senator has received demands for constituents that he do something about the matter.
 In the meantime, the corporation under the guidance of John H. Fa- hey, chairman, has been answering the demands with what seems to be sound sense and, in vein, who'll ly in the public interests.
 The latest plan among the de- faulters and their political sympa- thizers has been to reduce the in- terest on the loans from five to three and ohe-half per cent; that a moratorium be declared for three years on the principal; that de- f1ciency judgments be abolished; that board with quasi judicial and regulatory powers be set up to hear complaints of the individual defaul- ters and, finally, that even if mort gages are foreclosed, eviction will not be enforced but that the former owners be allowed to occupy the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05

It may be cognac to the drinker, but unless it comes from France it can't bear this name. The American market on cog mac has been cornered by France through the Department of the Treasury which has refused American brandy winners the right to use the word, "cognac" in connection with their product. Ameri- can-made brandy will be that and noth- ing more, while French-produced brandy alone can be further characterized by cOgnac.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
Daily AImanac

Moon sets 1:03 a. m. (dylight time).
 Sun rises 5:S1 a. rn; se$ 8:04 p. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min- uteS after sunset.
 High tide at Milford Saturday, Aug. 6. 9:14 a. m.; low tide, 2:1slp. m. (daylight time).
 Nature works in many wonderful ways. Take the young roosters, fdr example. It's some months before the co(kerel starts to crow, but when he does beak into voice he does so with might and mkin. The young Fellows or the barnyard alndst turn them selves inside out in their eAprt to initiate the lusty, full tones of theis older fathers and brothers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
GRETNA GREENS
(Boston Post)

(BoSton POSt)
 Because few cities or towns relish the reputation of being Gretna Greens, there are few municipalities in the east left which permit quick, secret marriages. Salem, N. H., re- mains one of the few towns in New England where elopers may go to be married with a reasonable assurance of secrecy.
 The marriage of 8 15 year old girl and 16 year old boy took place, apparently, without the knowledge or consent of the young couples parents. Experience has taught that some curb must be placed on hasty marriages. Little Salem -;emains out of line with that theory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
T st Y Q UT Knowledge
Can yeu answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

Can yeu answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. What is the name for the earliest inhabitants of country? 3. For what government agency do the initials FSCC stands
 3. Does gravity affect articles in a vacuum?
 4. Into what body of water does the Gsnses river empty?
 s. of what material Is the sur face Of the Indianapolis Speedway built?
 8. What famous address contains the words: Government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth?"
 T, Where are the 1940 Olympic games scheduled to be hsld2
 .. What is the name for the cav ity at the mouth of | voicancf
 .. Name the compiler of Web- Ster's dictionary.
 10. Hew many square rods are in an aere?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Genealogy may be pronounced either gen'-e-al-o-gy or gee'- ne-al-0-gy.

sq. miles, exclusive of Egypt, Egyp- tion Sudan, and grand total pop- ulation of 449,583, GOO.
 o. How often does mail leave New York for London, England?
 A. Three times week.
 Q. Was Louis Napoleon a king of France?
 A. He was elected president of the Second Republic, following the Revolution of 1848; but in 1851 by a coup d'etat the empire was rees- abolished by a vote of 8,000,0eo to 640,000, and Louis became king.
 Q. What is the average admis- sion price to motion picture theaters in the United States?
 A. Twenty three cents.
 Q. What are the measurements of the largest fish caught by any method2
 A. A 38-foot whale shark, with a girth of l8 feet was harpooned on June l, 1912, by Captain Charles Thompson, of Knights Key, Fla, and probably is the largest. It weighed 26,5S4 pounds.
 c. Who won the national spell- ing bee in Washington, D. O. the latter part of May, l9389
 A. Mariona Richardson, repre- Senting southern Indiana.
 Q. How much of the $S,75e, ,00o,- 900 that was appropriated for relief in the closing days of congress, Is set aside for administrative ex- pensesa
 A, Less than one per cent, or $32, ,6o5, ,e00.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05

The picture of Nonstop" Corrigan in that Irish jaunting car does seem to ex- plain the mystery of his flight. While the passenger faces backward, the car goes forward
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
Current Comment

Business is optimistic by inclina- tion, but has become pessimistic by information. -Col. Leonard Ayres, Cleveland
 banker.
 Gosh, 1t was all lots of fun. Tommy Allen, American aviator
 back from dropping bombs for the Chinese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
Pearl White

The death of Pearl White at Paris, France, hospital this week gives us a chance to talk about a pioneer in an in- dustry which isn't one of the nations youngest. Although Pearl White might
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05

Freezing wages may be good thing temporarily, but generally speaking our economic system of wages, interest, prices and so on is frozen up too much.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
J. s. May Lift Spanish Arms Embargo As Pro-Froneos Change Sentiment; ken-
 nedy-Perkins Tiff Ends at London Teo
 Table or Was Mne. Perkins "Spoofine'
M ps Fneasoss
sna NO1KMT . ALLEN

WASHINGTON, August 5. = If Cordel Hull doesn't get stubborn about it, there may be some hope that before the is over, the State Department may lift the arms embargo on Spain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
THE EDITOR

Q. How much of the land area and population of the world belongs to the British Empire?
 A. The British Empire or British Commonwealth of Nations com prises the largest body of lana and people under any one jurisdiction on the globe, about one-fourth of the earth's surface, and one-fourth of its inhabitants: about 13,355, ,426
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-05
Questions and
 Answers
By Frederick M Kerby

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 THE EDITOR
The Washington times., 1938-10-28

activities. Your chief warning
is regarding TACT and impa-
tient haste. Enjoy some hobby!
NOVEMBER 20 TO DECEMBER
22 (Sagittarius) Very good
influences, especially for bust
ness and money interests, con.
ferenceS, plans, preparations
for great activity balance of
month. MAKE hay while the
sun Shines"
DECEMBER % TO JANUARY
81 (CapricOrn)-FOr you folks
II Is q more personal day, with
vibrations particularly favor
ing friendships, good news
from unexpected sources, ad-
vantageS through written mat
tiers, dOmesticity, social and
religious connections.
JANUARY 20 TO FEBRUARY
20 (Aquarius) - Stars advise
caution today, friend Aqua
rtan, in general matters, ex-
penditures, dealings with
strangers and salespeOple and
doing personal shopping. Don't
indulge emotional Outbursts II
You want harmony with fam
lily or sweetheart.
FEBRUARY FL TO MARCH 20
PiSces) s)-YOu born before
The Washington times., 1938-10-28
YOUR HOROSCOPE

EooE IN the section your birth
day comes in, and find tDhGt
vour outlook is, according to the
stars.
FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20 (Aries)
-UnimpOrtant In interesting
matters. Not so OppOrtune for
interviewing people or for
money gains, but investiga-
tiOnS Of . secret nature, and
domestic and social affairs
should run smoothly.
APRIL 81 TO MAY 20 (Taurus)
BE very adrOit in dealings
with the opposite sex (espe-
ciaIly applicable in the homel!
If you conveniently can, de-
vote some time to music, read
ing or some other faVOrite rec
reatiOn.
hay 2I TO JUNE 21 (Gemini)
Make up your mind NOT to
fret or fume If you aren't Gin
the money; it just isn't your
money day. Turn your numer-
Gus talents to other divertisse-
ments. Indulge some healthy
sport.
JUNE % TO JULY % (Cancer)
Aren't you lucky! Stars
smile benignly on all worth
whiIe) duties and pet Occupa-
tiOns. Let loose that innate
delightful talent for entertain
ing others. Keep q smile in
your heart!
JULY "a TO AUGUST 22 (LeO)
And you are in for happi-
ness and benefits! A few re-
quirements: Patience with
elders and children; tone down
exuberance; don't neglect nee
esSary work for amusement.
Sports favored.
AUGUST % TO SEPTEMBER
% (XirgO)-YOu born August
23-September Z are particu-
The Washington times., 1938-10-28
Bv Frances Drake

March 7 are under beneficient
rays encouraging to individ-
ual advancement, especially In
your trade or profession. Gu
pid, too, smiles on you! You
born after March 6 are more
restricted in what you may
and may not do.
A CHILD BORN TODAY will
be fond of intriguing inven-
tiOnS and devices. Will have .
tendency to associate. with
persons not too conscientious
The Washington times., 1938-10-28

unless It Is, early In life, shown
the error Of this unwh0lesOme
trait. Turn its clever mind to
useful thinking. Travel Is
strongly indicated in its chart
and gains will come through
travel. This person has all
round capability.
(This feature appears in the
Sunday Washington Herald
TimeS.)
Copyright, 1888, by King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)
The Washington times., 1938-10-28

Beware Coughs
from common colds
That Hang On

No matter how many medicines
you have tried for your common
cough, chest cold, or bronchial 1rri-
tation, you may get relief now with
Creomulsion. Serious trouble may
be brewing and you cannot afford
to take q chance with any remedy
less potent than CreomulSion, which
goes right to the seat Of the trouble
and aids nature to soothe and heal
the infiamed mucous membranes
and to loosen and expel germ
laden ph1egm.
Even If other remedies have failed,
don't be discouraged, try Creomul-
sion. Your druggist is authorized to
refund your money II you are not
thoroughly satisfied with the bene-
its obtained. Creomulsion Is one
word, ask for It plainly, see that the
name on the bottle Is Creomulsion,
and you'll get the genuine product
and the relief you want. (Adv0
The Washington times., 1938-10-28

IarIy hOnOred with good per.
sOnaI rays indicating gains
through employment and
money. Other VirgOans: Keep
pace with your brethren by
JUNCTION, self-supplied initia-
tive!
SEPTEMBER "A TO OCTOBER
% (Libra)-NOt stimulating
or especially lively for indus
trial or financial matters. Day
more suited to attending to
odds and ends, personal needs,
domestic and social affairs.
OCTOBER "a TO NOVEMBER
22 (ScOrpi0)-TOday has quail
tiles and you can gather an
armful Of useful and pleasant
The Washington times., 1938-10-28
Hikers Will Tour
Fort WashinQton

Fort washington, one Of the
most famous forts in the vicinity
Of the Capital, will be toured Sun
day afternoon by the Capital Hik.
ing Club.
The Washington times., 1938-10-28
SEMINARY HILL
GROUP FORMED

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Oct. %.
Organization of the Seminary Hill
Civic Association, representing
residents of the Seminary sections
of Alexandria, Fairfax and Arling-
ton counties, was announced
yesterday.
The officers are: John T..
Worthington, president; Mrs. Cliff
ford P. Durr, vice president, and
]. B. Hutt, secretary treasurer.
The association will cooperate
with Alexandria, Fairfax and Ar
lington officials in the interest Of
the outlying section.
The Washington times., 1938-10-28

''Best wishes but bigamy 10 dan.
gerOus." It was only a telegram from
his wife to the millionaire aboard
his honeymoon yacht, but It turned
out to be storm signal as we'll
for soon there came o matrimonial
hurricane. Read this illustrated fea.
ture Of marital troubles In the Ameri.
can Weekly, the magazine distributed
with next Sundays Washington Her
ald-Times,
The Washington times., 1938-10-28

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