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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08
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They seemed pleased. Capt. George Spur of Esso Bay town, the steamer which picked up the 10 survivors of the Caval- fer, plane wrecked at sea, when asked how the survivors acted when rescued.
 It's stormy outside and late and we don't want to keep you any longer.
 Sinclair Lewis, calling of an "epilogue" to his play in which he had agreed to answer critics in Davenport, Iowa.
 It would have taken Columbus 1000 years to take so many nickels from the turnstiles. Eugene B. McAuliffe, counsel for men accused of robbing New York subway.
 I still get excited at each cere- nlony.
 -S. A. McDade. marrying squire of Hickman, Ky. who says he has "hitched" 5000 couples fir 20 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08
Mount Mister

Is Owen Wister read today? Perhaps we should say is The Virginian" read? Mister wrote number of books, but this is the one which introduced to an appre- ciative audience the famous phrase, When you call me that, smile." The book was one of the best westerns" this country ever had the fun of reading It had everything -action, humor, romance, heriosm, SOW punchers, cattle rustlers, the highbrow eastern girl who married the noble though ungrammatical western man, and all the rest.
 There was scenery, too Readers were
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gineered the possibility of pre- venting labor legislation will be greatly improved.
 So the CIO is canniIy taking
 advantage of the peace negotia-
 lions to stymie Green in the Labor Board fight.
 NOTE-Some of the Presidents close advisers predict privately that if the peace parleys break down, he plans to go over the heads of the labor leaders and appeal directly to the rank and file to force a unification.
 UNDER THE DOME
 Chief objection to ex-Congress- man Amlies' appointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission Is that he is no rail expert. But the Georgetown University Law Review publishes interesting sta- tistics showing that of the 45 men who have served on the ICC, only six were railroad experts. Most outstanding ICC members did not rise from this group of six New Jerseyites who long have plugged for a new bat tleship to be named after their state, are about to get their wish. New son of General Doug las MacArthur, ex-chief of staff, is now one year old and begin ming to be as precocious as his dapper father Only man in the State Department who really understands Mexican oil problems is Sumner Welles, dignified under secretary Of state Ambassa- dor Jefferson Caffery has a hand some young career boy take notes when he talks to anyone from the press.
 Copyright, 1899, by United
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DIR. wHITAKER's RETIREMENT
(Hartford Times)

Connecticut does not know very much in detail about the quality of the service rendered to the state by Dr. Benjamin B. Whitaker, Director of the Budget.
 His work is not spectacular and does not place him much in the limelight. Governor Baldwin says that he has rendered very valu- able service and expressed regret that Dr. Whitaker has resigned to become Professor of Economies at Union College.
 Dr. Whitaker was a member of the Yale faculty. The Reorganiza- ton Commission, which Governor Cross appointed in 1885, drafted him to be its research expert, as the special Tax Study Commission had, two years earlier. He possessed, therefore, an excellent background of knowledge of the States struc- ture and its operations when the new financial set-up was establish ed in 1887 and he was well qualified to become Budget Director.
 It was very likely due to his ad- vice and assistance that Governor
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ton of Machinists and the Pat- tern Makers League, vigorously dissent from Greens demand for changes in the Wagner Act. And when the President invited Green and Lewis to reopen negotiations, both were deluged with telegrams and letters from their members urging peace.
 TIRED GENERALISSIMOS
 Another favorable influence is the fact that with the exception of a few extremists, such as Will liam c'Bully Bill') Hutcheson of the Carpenters and Joe Coefield of the Plumbers, most of the gen. eralissimos secretly are tired of costly throat-cutting.
 They are all in their late fifties and sixties, weary of the turmoil, would like once more to
 enjoy their weM-paid jobs i'm
 peace and comfort.
 Weary as they are, however, they remain very fearful of Lewis. Regardless of any peace terms, they fear that his dramatic, dy- mamie personality soon would make him top dog in the united household, after which, one-by- one he would chew them up. CIO STARRING
 This secret fear was the req son for the harsh reservations laid down by Green in accepting Roosevelt's invitation. Meanwhile CIO master minds are sparring for time on the Labor Board issue.
 The longer action can be de- layed on amendments to the law, the better are their chances for no crippling legislation at this session. Congress already is near ing the halfway mark, and if further postponement can be en-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08
Selected Poem
SONNET TO PIUs XII

(By Francis x. Rooney in the Boston Post) The plot hoping Peters bark to guide Across the modern hate-swept must know The treacherous shadows of mans mind and throw His strength against the wavering rudders side; Must pierce the ism's fog; and veerng wide, Avoid Hates whirlpool face the vengeful blow 0f plot frustrated; and on the inevitable flow of wisdom's ebb. to pardoning victory ride. sacelli! Thus wrote the fatefrl smoke Across the long watched blueness of the sky; waiting world of hopeful hearts awoke To see master mariner stand high Upon the sacred bridge; Gods light invoke To strengthen goodness and all i'll defy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08
Whats Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions Turn to last page for the answers.

1. What is the middle name of Norman H. Davis, chairman of the American Red Gross?
 3. What is the proper name for the front of a boat? 3. Name the U. s. Member of Congress who Is author of a pro- posed constitutional amendment to require a national referendum on war. 4. In what sea is the island of Jamaica? s. How many avoirdupois pounds are in one long ton? 6. For what part of Great Brit ain is Cambria the ancient name? T. For which State is Golden | State" a nickname?
 8. For what patriotic organiza- ton do the initials D. A. R. stand? g. Who was Samuel Colt.
 10. Where is Mt. Mckinley Ma tional Park?
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Views of The Press

Cross was able to report satisfactory progress in the latter part of his administration in getting Connec- cuts current activities back into the black, after the depression years of deficit.
 A capable successor to Dr. Whit aker no doubt can be found. It will not be easy, however, to find a man who adds to general ability, Dr Whitaker's knowledge of the States business and departments. It is sat- isfying to know that his services will not be lost while the Governor and the Legislature are wrestling with the problem as to where ex- penditures can be cut in order to balance revenues and expenditures.
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A Thought for Today

For we are made partakers of Christ, we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end.-Hebrews 3:14.
 Faith is a certain image of eternity All things are present to it-things past, and things to come-Jeremy Taylor.
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Questions
 and Answers
By FREDERICK AL KERRY

Enclose . three-cent stamp foe reply when addressing any qnes. ton of fact Gr information Co the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu. reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research De m. dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, lO1? Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR
 o. Is it true that George Wash- ington was not the first president of the U. 8.
 A. The U. s. state department has settled the question of the First President" by an official opinion, is- sued on May g, 1882, which says that George Washington, the first presi- dent under the federal Constitution, was the first president of the United States of America"
 o. What Is the total amount of the annual salaries of teachers in the public schools, colleges and univer- sites in the United States?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, March 8.-Her new show, "SThe Little Foxes" is a stlc- cess and Tallulah Bankread is skyhigh in happiness.
 'Tt,s too mahyelous, darling" said the turbulent Tallulah, curl-
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ing up on the couch in her
 stars dressing room, "it's won- derfu1. I'm ex- cited. I'm the happiest woman in the world. This is THE play at last. What, dahling? I love every thing about it.
 the play - my part Herman (Herman Shun 1i,4 AIan ,3rnr11VO-
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Daily Almanac

Moon rises 9:36 p. m.
 Sun rises 6:18 a. m.; sets 5:40 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 If this weather continues therell be no nla- pie syrup crop in Connecticut. Cold nights and thawing days are needed to make ths sap run. The way the weather has bean so Tar, it's much too warm for sap to run.
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If you want a copy of our book let "CHILD HEALTH" send to the Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
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D R E W PEARSON ROBERT S. ALLEN

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Many census takers I' Russia made their rounds on skA.
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o. What is surrealism?
 A. A French movement in litera- ture and art; influenced by Freu- dianism, purporting to express the subconscious activities of the mind by presenting images without order or sequence, as Tn a dream.
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A. Approximately $1 1,147, ,000, GOO in public schools and $225, ,000, 900 in col- leges and universities.
 o. What securities are owned by the United States government?
 A. As of June 30, 1888, the United States owned securities, the face value of which amounted to $15,- 566 ,3O4 ,543.85. They included foreign obligations, capital stock, bonds, etc., of government corporations and agencies, and indebtedness to the government by railroads, farmers, ship owners, and others.
 @. For what purpose was the Colosseum in Rome originally used?
 A. It was built as an ampithea- ter for the amuSementS Or the Ro- man people; such as gladiatorial combats, fights with wild beasts, and athletic sports.
 o. Under the fair labor standards act of 1888, can an employe take hours off one week and make them up the next week without overtime pay for hours over A?
 A. Hours lost in one week cannot be made up in the next unless the employer is willing to pay for over- time at the rate of one and one- half times the employees regular nav This r1lle applies even when time is lost on account of holidays, sickness, vacations or insufficient business.
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TODAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say, "Rev." or "Rever- end Smith preached the ser- man.; say, "The Reverend MT. Smith"
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A. Approximately $1, ,147 ,000, GOO in public schools and $225 ,0oo, 900 in col- leges and universities.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-20
Doctors Specializing
 In Rheumatic Fever
Statistics Show Forgotten Health Problem Becoming
 Serious Menace-Medical Science Takes Up Fight

group of 1000 young policyholders under the care of the Metropoli- tan's visiting nurses. The ages of the patients ranged from under two to 20 years. In the year under con- sideration, 59 of this group died, but of these 59 deaths, only IT were recorded as due to acute rheumatic fever, and are so classified in the regular mortality statistics How ever, actually 34 more died from heart conditions of a rheuma tic type, and these deaths escaped classification under rheumatic fever. Only eight of the 59 died from causes apparently unrelated to their prior sickness with acute rheumatic fever.
 Must Be Considered
 While this case-fatality rate is high, the statisticians point out that the combined death rate pre- 100000 polcyholders for acute rheumatic fever and closely related heart con- ditions has declined sharply since 1921. Nevertheless, they explain that in representative year, deaths from acute rheumatic fever and rheu- matic heart disease oUtnumber the combined deaths from measles, scar let fever, whocping cough, meningo- coccus meningitis and acute polio- myelitis. And they add:
 "The fact that acute rheumat tic fever is responsible not only for a high mortality but also for a great deal of invalidism, makes it a dis ease which we can i'll afford to let pass as the forgotten problem of public health"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-20
RAILWAY BUYING IN STATE DROPS
Total Nearly Cut in Half Last Year Due to
 Local Income

Total purchases of manufacturers and fuel made not only by the New Haven Railroad but also by the numerous carriers of the country ii, the State of Connecticut dropped from figure of $15 APT, ,946 in 1929 to SIC, 0,3O5, 1898 in 1897 and to level of $5,660,O12 in 1888, according to figures compiled by the Railway Age.
 The sum total of railway pur- chases of this nature in all the states declined from SIPS, ,721 ,OO0 in 1929 and $1, ,153, ,088, ,O0O in 1897 to the low figure of $633, Ill, ,000 last year, according to the same source.
 The trend of purchasing by the railroads closely follows the trend of net operating income of the carriers over any period of years. Since it was not until the late months of the past year that the railroads were able to show any im- provement at all, the total purchas- ing of manufacturers and fuel was at very low point for the year. a fact which railway officials state adversely affects general recovery.
 A goodly part of railroad equip ment is manufactured by and pur- chased from the so-called "heavy industries" the stimulation of which is most essential in the pro- cess of general business progress. so when the carriers are badly hit fi- nancially not only is employment on the railroads themselves affected but so is employment in all the in- dustries from which the rail pur- chaseS are normally made.
 In Connecticut more than 90 of the Class railroads in ordinary years buy equipment, materials and supplies in about 95 of the commu- mites of the state. Thus when the purchasing of manufactures and fuel by the railroads is cut nearly in half in a single year, the situation cannot help but have an untoward effect on business generally within the state.
 Legislation is now pending in their own individual recovery and thereby to help the general business trend through the inevitable effect that railway purchasing has upon the wheels of industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-20
ERNEST ARNOLD
 TO SPEAK HERE
New Haven Man Guest of Baptist Child Study
 Group Here Friday

Ernest J. Arnold of New Haven will be the speaker at the Child Study Group meeting at the First Baptist church tomorrow. His topic will be "The Child and His Money" He will show a movie film and con- duct question and answer period after his lecture.
 The Baptist Dorcas class will hold a runmage sale at IA Bishop street Thursday. April 27.
 A workers conference will be held next Tuesday evening at 7:30 O. clock. The business session will be followed by an address by Howard H. Smith, former superintendent and at present a teacher of the First Methodist Sunday school.
 A speaker from the Good Govern ment Association will be heard at the meeting of the B. Y. P. U. next Sunday evening. at 6:3O o'clock.
 The Intermediate Young People will hold social tomorrow evening at the church. There will be a busi- ness meeting of the department at ' o'clock and the social will follow. This afternoons meeting of the group was omitted. The outing at Kent Falls Park will be on the first Saturday of May. Autos will be pro- vided for transportation.
 Bernard Allen of Cheshire acad- emy will conduct the Young Peo- ple's Class next Sunday continuing his lesson on the growth of the idea of God. The session will be- gin at 9:45 a. m.
 The monthly business meeting of the church will be held a week from this evening at 7:45 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-20
FATHER IS AFTER
 BODY OF SON

Fort Worth, Texas, April 20. = CUP) G. Hall Roosevelt, brother of Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, left by plane today for Mexico City to return the body of his son, Daniel s. Roosevelt, 21. to the United States. Young Roosevelt and Bronson liar riman Rumsey,22, both students at Harvard, were killed Tuesday when their plane crashed. Carlotta Con- stantine, 21-year-old daughter of a Mexico City newspaperman, was in- jured seriously.
 Roosevelt intended to fly the bodies of his son and Rumsey out of Mexico, but he was advised that the bodies would have to be placed in caskets so it was decided to re- turn them by train.
 Roosevelt remained overnight at the Benbrook ranch home of his nephew, Elliott Roosevelt, and left early today for Brownsville, Texas, to join Rumsey's relatives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-20
NEW HAVEN ROAD
 FUTURE BRIGHT
Stockholders Ass e d That There Would Be
 Increase in Revenue

New Haven, Conn.,, April 2O.- (UP)-Stockholders of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail- road had the assurance today of President Howard s. Palmer that there would be an appreciable in- crease in revenue during 1889, but the question of completing the com panys reorganization "is one which I believe no one can answer defin- itely."
 'The hearings before the inter- state commerce. commission" he said at yesterdays annual meeting, Ion the amended plan will be sub- ject to still further changes and notifications before final approval by the commission and the court"
 The road has been operated by three trustees, including Palmer, since it petitioned reorganization in October 1885.
 Prospects Favorable
 Although the immediate future is unsettled" Palmer said, "the pros- poets seem to be somewhat favor able for a continued improvement of business as compared with last year. We are now estimating that gross revenues for 1899 will approxi- mate $78,000,000, an increase of more than $5,000,000 over 1938."
 Palmer said he believed "the rail- road situation of this country is still one of the most serious national problems and is receiving some con- gressional consideration as to what form of remedial legislation can be passed to improve the outlook. What will come of it is impossible to fore cast"
 Directors were reelected for an- other year.
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The human side of statistical work is revealed in recent study made by the statisticians of the Metropolitan Life Insurance com pany, whose interest in the plight of thousands of American boys and girls suffering from rheumatic fever caused these men of mathematics to go beyond the usual method of computing general mortality rates and consider 8 group of individual cases. By thus stepping beyond regular mortality statistics they made it plain that acute rheumatic fever, fatal to many and injurious to more young persons, iS a much more serious health> problem for the country than is apparent from regular mortality records.
 Almost Overlooked
 In this special study, the actual number of deaths for which the dis ease was at least partly responsi- ble was found three times as great as that shown by the standard method of computing mortality. Re- flecting on this, and on the invalid ism frequently resulting from this disease, the statisticians remark that we cannot afford to let acute rheu- matic fever become a forgotten health problem.
 The study was undertaken with two main purposes in mind. The statisticianS wished to determine the mortality of a group of persons treated for acute rheumatic fever; and how many deaths in this group were assigned under the standard methods of classification directly to that disease. In order to get the true picture of mortality from acute rheumatic fever, the statisticians realized that 1t would be necessary to take into consideration the deaths listed as caused by condi- tions closely related to that disease So they planned study of actual cases of the disease.
 Carrying out this program, they covered one years experience of a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-20
Orchids Please
 For His Honor,
 Judge Munger

Judge Robert l.. Munger of superior court today recognized an emergency" situation, when Judge Ernest A. Inglis recessed the conspiracy trial to take the jurors on a tour of the city hall.
 On the witness stand in a civil trial before Judge Munger, on the first floor of the court, was Gunther E. Mathes, demon staff photographer of The Dem Ocrat. Joe D0nahue, covering the trial for The Democrat knew City Editor Bill Earring ton wanted a picture of the jury's excursion.
 He appealed to Attorney Pat rick Healey, who immediately placed the situation before Judge Munger. GO ahead" in- structed Judge Munger to Mathes. Courts recessed until you come back"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-20
Market Opens Better
 With Prices Gaining
SteeIs All Moved Upward Motors Also Show Better
 Tone-Advance Spread to All Sections of List
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor)

New York, April 20-(UP)- Stocks advanced fractions to a point to- day. Bonds were higher. Cotton fu- lures held steady.
 United States Steel gained l 1-2 points at 48 3-4 on the first sale, a block of 1,5OO shares. Republic opened 1000 shares at IS 1-2 up 1-2, and Bethlehem Steel 1000 at 57 1-2 up 1 5-8. International Nickel with a gai nof 1-8 points at 46 3-8 led the non-ferrous metals higher. Chrysler opened 5000 shares at 62 up 7-8; General Motors 1000 at Al 3-8 up 7-s; Westinghouse Electric 91 7-8 up 1 7-S; DuPont 139 up 1; Pullman 27 1-4 up l; Gen. eral Electric 35 Ia up 3-4; Mont gomery Ward 45 1-2 up 7-8; New York Central IA 5-8 up 5-8; Stand ard of New Jersey 46 up 7-8. and Consolidated Edison 29 7-8 up 5-8.
 The advance spread to all sections of the list. Loew's rose a point in the amusements. Automobile equip ments improved with the motors and aviations made small gains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-20
BOARDER IS HELD
 IN WOMAN MURDER

Norwalk, Conn, April 20. - (UP) - Frank Kerekas, 37, was lodged at County Jail without bond today on murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of Mrs. Mary M. Herbert, 32, at whose home he was boarder. Kerekas, police said, ad- mitted the killing which resulted from quarrel over his failure to find a job. He fled the house after the staying and was picked up sev- eral hours later while walking the Boston Post Road at Darien. Arr raigned in city court last night, Kerekas was bound over to superior court.
 Mrs. Herbert, mother of four chill dren, including twin daughters, had been estranged from her husband. One of the twins, Teresa, 12, wit messed the shooting, police said, and summoned help. Her mother died almost instantly from 8 bullet through the stomach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-20
Fire In Chute

Fire in an ash shute at 48 Mitchell avenue brought four companies of firemen to the scene shortly before 8:30 o'clock this morning.
 Engines 6, 10, truck l, and the booster responded to 8 still and telephoned alarm at S:27 o'clock. Fire Marshal Den Lahey and Lieut.. Eugene A. Legge in vestigated. There was no dam age.