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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

Some days back we commented on the agitation for street paving, money for which now lies idle in the bank. We said it would be an injustice to both motorists, pedestrians, and property owners to start such projects at the beginning of sum- mer. Having failed to start them when winter was breaking up they should now go over until the warm weather has given way to cooler days and traffic has lessened. There could be fine service done the city by some agency, like City Planning Board, if it drew up schedule of needed civic improvements, not merely street repairs, and put it up on bulletin board for future reference
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
The Hartford Front

Nothing is more disturbing to wor- ried taxpayers than the stories and reports that issue from the Capitol these days. We read and hear much of legalizing various forms of gam bling from bingo down to horse-rac- ing. Small groups immediately voice mortified protests about the purity of the state being stained. From the corner of legislators remark comes a whisper that solution has been found in an increased cigarette tax, more duties on liquor. Another re- ports $3,OOO,OOO additional revenue possible if the gasoline tax is raised.
 Connecticut citizens almost to man, are tired of hearing about new taxes or increases in old ones. They'd like to have the lawmakers let up on taxes for awhile. The subject has really been exhausted, both materially and figuratively. Why not right now more of the bone-dry economy palaver? We had a lot of it in January when the Republicans stormed lnto office. By any chance did the victorious party believe that merely busting the Democrats indicate that conditions would immediately change. Certainly party leaders are not so naive as all that.
 Why not today the same hearty insist ence on economy and government re- vamping that seemed so desirable III January? Certainly conditions right now no more warrant heavier expenditures III the next biennium than they did when Governor Wilbur L. Cross went out ana Governor Raymond E. Baldwin came in. The Baldwin watchword in January was economy in government even though It might pinch in certain quarters. we were going to give up many things to which we had become accustomed simply because we couldn't afford them. Right now we are trying not only to find an excuse for these same things, but also looking for the money to pay for them.
 If the Republicans who control the state government intend to live up to cam paign promises and platform blanks, they will lay down the law at Hartford, observe it themselves, and force objectors into line. Minorities seldom gain ground ii fighting an economy and sound govern ment plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
We Forge Ahead, Despite

Whatever else you choose to say about this country, we certainly can take 1t There is tremendous strength latent be- hind a system which can move forward, even slowly and cumbrously, in the 1ace of war fears, in the face of natlon-Wloe coal strike, in the face of an unpredlct- able tax system and Congress that talks economy and then bursts the dam or budget limits set by an executive they have condemned as money-reckleSs. When, in spite of all these things, the national economy moves creakingly for ward, you know that underneath there is strength. Given any sort of chance It will rise to the surface somehow.
 March, announced the Alexander Ham, ilton Institute, is the fifth consecutive month in which the national Income was larger than in the corresponding period of year ago. The national income for the first quarter of 1889 is estimated at $I4,3 ,332, ,OO0, ,OOO as compared with $12,- 883 ,O0O,0OO last year. In short, we are doing better than last year. But not enough better, considering what poor year 1888 was Profits are up. The National City Bank of New York presents figures to indicate that 305 leading in- duStrial corporations made net profits of $206, 100000 in the first quarter of this year. That is more than double the profit reported in the same period of last.
 The coal strike is over. The European war situation is less acute, for the moment at least Wheat prices have risen some what on drouth reports Tine motor and construction industries are holding up well. Traffic should squirt, now that the mines have resumed working and re- stocking of exhausted coalbinS begins Employment is gaining slightly, not enough, but some, and relief rolls have beer. slightly pared.
 The stage is set for considerable revival of business this summer The bigger units of business, realizing that they must function whether conditions exactly please them or not, have succeed ed in making money in the first quarter. It can be done. It is being done. What the country needs right now is: forget Europe and it's war talk, forget politics and partisanship, forget gripping, and saw Wood
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

New Haven seems to be quite serious about the parking meters. Bids are being obtained on them and the experiment will probably be launched while summer traffic is at it's height. Coming so close to home we can't help but watch to see what happens in the Elm City when motorists are asked to drop a nickel in the slot when they pull their car into the curb in metered areas. So far New Eng land has been resistant to attempts to meter city streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

"Abe Lincoln in Illinois"
 Katharine Hepburn is the toast of Manhattan as the heroine of Philip Barry's 'The Philadelphia Story"
 Tallulah Bankhead is in one of Broadway's most successful dramas, "The Little Foxes"
 The long and loud insanity of "HellzApoppin," that psychopath- ic carnival with Olsen and John son, is unabated.
 Mary Martins heart still be- longs to Daddy in the merry mu- sical Leave It To Me"
 Frederic March, his wife, Flor ence Eldridge, and cast of 300 other players, are carrying on in the patriotic spectacle, "The Am erican Way" in Radio City.
 Judith Anderson is giving the most emotional performance of the season in Family Portrait" a reverent drama of Nazareth. RIBBING
 MIR. SHAKESPEARE
 Jimmy Savo and Teddy Hart and the pretty girls still are cut ting up in "The Boys from Syra- cuse," which is musical trav- esty on Bill Shakespeare's "A Comedy of Errors"
 There are two swing versions of the immortal "Mikado" on the same block off Broadway. One contains Bill Robinson, the popu- lar "Bojangles" of Harlem.
 Helen Clair has regular south- ern "snits" in Claire Booths com- edy, Kiss the Boys Goodbye" one of the seasons show hits. One of the liveliest and most colorful re- vues in town is "Mexicana," a musical potpourri, peopled by players from below the Rio Grande.
 Jack Kirkland's naughty show, T Must Love Someone, is at- tracting a crowd, mainly because of Nancy Carroll. Then, there's "The Primrose Path" which is plenty risque. And, oh yes, "To- bacco Road" is still with us. 15-YEAR-OLD
 PLAY SUCCESS
 Although Outward Bound" had its original success IS years ago, revival of Sutton Vane's great play remains one of the most popular dramas of this season.
 Still far behind but candidate for the marathon race with 'To- bacco Road" is the comedy What a Life" the story of a high school boys growing pains.
 That Park avenue revue, "One for the Money" is even satisfying customers from the lower East Side these nights.
 The Big Show, along theatrical lines, at the Fair is Billy Roses Aquacade. With Eleanor Holm and Johnny Weismuller starred in cast of $50 swimmers, divers, fashion models, glee clubbers and dancing girls, it sprawls over a stage and swimming pool a block long, in an ampitheater seating 10000 people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

established fact that the career boys wanted to keep salaries low so that the State Department, for a long time a rich mans club, would be accessible only to those with a private income.
 Most people have thought that those days were over. However, this still may be the mystery be- hind the State Departments con- tinued insistence that its young men live abroad on what would be starvation salaries if they did not have private means, and in circumstances where they must do large amount of entertain ing.
 All of this is making several Senators think twice before they vote for increased State Depart ment discretion under new neu- trality bill. They argue, that in time Of war, both the Army and the Navy expand their forces, bringing in the best executives that business can produce.
 But for the State Department, the time of greatest need is just before the war clouds break in other words, today. And in the present period of tension, this all-important branch of the government is understaffed, underpaid, bringing in no new blood, content to sit tight while the world-and perhaps also the United States-drifts steadily toward war.
 Copyright, 1889, by United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
OBJECTIONS TO WAR DON'T
 MAKE TOWARDS OF MEN

Editor of The Democrat:
 Tn all ages there have been con- scientious objectors to war. Such individuals are not necessarily cow ards, or unpatriotic, they base their objection like the Quakers, upon the belief that war is incom- patible with their religion. Such persons believe that war is disallow- ed by Christianity, and would rejoice to see it forever abolished.
 The opinions of the earliest pro- fessors of Christianity upon the law fulness of war are sof importance, because they who lived nearest to the time of its Founder were the most likely to be informed of his intentions and his will, and to prac- tice them without those adultera- tions which we know have been in- troduced by the lapse of ages. Dur ing considerable period after the death of Christ, it is certain that his followers believed he had for bidden war, and that, in consequence of this belief, many of them refused to engage in it, whatever were the consequences, whether reproach, or imprisonment or death. These facts are indisputable. ''It is as easy" says writer of the seventeenth century, ito obscure the sun at noon, as to deny that the primitive Christians renounced all revenge and war" Christ and his apostles delivered general precepts for the regulations of our conduct, and to what did those early Christians ap- ply those precepts? They applied them to war; they were assured the precepts absolutely forbade.i
 Maximilian, as 1t is related in the Acts of Ruinart, was brought before the tribunal to be enrolled as a soldier. On the pro consul's asking his name Maximilian re- piled. T am c Christian. and cai,- not fight" It was, however. ordered that he should be enrolled, but he still refused to serve, still alleging he was 6 Christian. He was imnae- diateiy told that there was no alter native between bearing arms and being put to death. But his fidelity was not to be shaken: "f cannot fight" said he. "if ! diei" He con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Selected Poem
POETS DELIQUENT

q. D. Frenau in the New York Times) Come, clutter no more these pages with delicate
 verse; The hour spent for the quiet song, the astringent
 lay; The hour is spent; they have tarried beyond their
 right There was need of minstrels mighty breath, And the epic that should have resounded thence. Our words sgniied only the mild pant of the bellows Into the cozy flame on the snug hearth, The pruning shears on the plump hedgerow; The day of the cricket is done; There is time yet to retrieve The pen speaks still ahead of the sword, But the gap narrows-the voice of the steel thrills
 loud, Catching up catching up. .. The day of the cricket is done; In Gods dear name, be still Be still, or roll a thunder on your tongue!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
In Today's Mail

tinued steadfast to his principles, and was consigned to the execu- tioner.
 The primitive Christians not only refused to be enlisted in the army, but when they embraced Christian ity, while already enlisted, they abandoned the profession at what ever cost. Marcellus was a Roman centurion in the legion called Ira pana. While holding this commis- sion, he became a Christian; and believing in common with his fel- low Christians, that war was no longer permitted to him, he threw down his sword at the head of the legion, declaring, he had become a Christian, and that he would serve no longer. He was committed to prison: but he was still faithful to Christianity. "It is not lawful" said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
. HIGHLIGHTS FROM
 LATEST BOOKS
Younger Strauss Hailed in Debut

Hailed in Debut
 This anecdote is from "Vien-
 na," Henry Dwight Sedgwick's
 absorbing biography of a by
 gone city" (Bobbs- Merrill;
 $3.75). Sedwick devotes part of
 his book to some of the great
 musicians of the Austrian copi-
 tai.
 On October 13, 1844, a Sunday, it was announced on the billboards and in the newspapers that on Tuesday, the 18th, Johann Strauss, the son, would make his first appear ance with an orchestra at Dom- mayer in Heitzing, eopposite tn Schonbrunn Park.
 A great crowd attenrer, swarm ing out of the old Inner City, still girdled by its ancient walls, and across the Glacis, by the dim light of oil lamps in the lampposts, half of them partisans of old Strauss, who had been unwilling that his son should get a license to conduct an orchestra, and half of them partisans of the daring young man.
 A slim youthful figure, with quick, nervous movements, and dark, flashing eyes, very black hair that fell fantastically over his forehead, and budding mus tache on his upper lip, came for ward and mounted the conductors stand. There was breathless si- lence.
 The overture presented nothing especial; next came the conduc- tors own waltz, Gunstwerber (courting favor), and was encored four times. Then polka met with resounding applause, and was called fo rthree times, followed by a qua drille, also stormily applauded.
 The last piece was Johann's waltz Sinngedichte, and the public went crazy; they clapped. they whooped, and called for it again and again - three, four, five, six times, and would have had it played all night.
 Johann II had succeeded to the throne of Johann I.
 Then the young man rose once again on the conductors stand and played the Lorelei-Rhein- ,Klange, composed by his father. At this mark of respect for the father, who had virtually dis owned him and put every obsta- cle in his way, the partisans O. the father joined the partisans of the son, and all plunged into a delirium of applause and approval. All Vienna recognized that 1t was e notable occasion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
LEGHoRN LAYS HUGE EGG

Sanford, Fla. (UP)-deorge W. Turner, carpenter, believes his white English Leghorn chicken has es- abolished some kind of a record with an egg which measured three and c quarter inches in length and six and one-half inches in circumfer- ence. It weighed four and cnc-half
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 9:45 D. m. daylight time)
 Sun rises 5:30 a. m.: sets 8:07 p. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 It was fortunate that this section of the country enjoyed a normally wet winter. Had the winter been open and dry. Connecticut would be in bad way now. what with lack of rain. May is rapidly setting up record for lack of moisture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

side of the Panama Canal to the other?
 A. No, but when the locks are closed they afford a bridge for the purpose.
 o. What was the last bank fail- ure in Canada?
 A. The Home Bank of Canada in 1923.
 o. Who first used the campaign slogan 'The Full Dinner Pail?"
 A. William Mckinley in the pres- idential campaign in 1896.
 o. What is the composition of soybean oil?
 A. As reported by several inves- tigators it shows at least 50 per cent linoleic acid, approximately B Is per cent oleic acid, and the re- mainder consists of palmitic, stearic, linolinic, arachidic and lignoceric acids.
 If you want a copy of our book let CROSSWORD PUZZLE DIG TIONARY" send to The Water bury Democrats Washington Bu- reau, 1913 Thirteenth St. Wash ington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in hostage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

If the art of painting were improving be buying paintings instead of cameras.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

he. "for a Christian to bear arms for any earthly considerationP and he was, in consequence, put to death. Almost immediately after wards, Cassin, who was notary to the same legion, gave up his of- flee. He steadfastly maintained the sentiments of Marcellus: and like him was consigned to the execution CT. Martin, of who so much is said by Sulpicius Severus, was bred to be a soldier, which on his accept ance of Christianity, he abandoned. To Julian Apostate, the only req son he gave for his conduct was: T am a Christian, and therefore l car- not fightT" Tertullian, in speaking of a part of the Roman armies, in- cluding one-third of the standing legions of Rome, informs us that not a Christian could be found amongst them. Christians, however, became soldiers afterwards when their f1del- ity to Christianity became relaxed. In other words they became sol- dlers when they had ceased to be Christians. During the first two hundred years, not Christian sol- dier is on record. In the third century Christian soldiers were common.
 Gradually the slogan: War is un. lawful" ceased at length to be tenet of the church. Today the con- scientious objector attempts to prove his case by saying that David was forbidden to build the temple be- cause he had shed blood. Advo- cates of war hold that there is no way by which one nation can pro- tect itself from the aggression of another but by war. That distinc- ton is to be made between rules for the individual. and laws which apply to the subjects of a state. and that the prohibitions of the Scrip- lures, have no reference to our con- duct as members of the political body. l. Q.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

Prime Minister Chamberlain and the traditional umbrella have much in com mon, only MT. Chamberlain substitutes an unmbrella for sand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

the late summer through thanks to V i s 1 t o r S drawn here by the Worlds Fair.
 Katharine Cor nell and Laur- ence O]ivi e d a r e reigning stars of a bril- liant play, "No Time for Com edy."
 Raymond Mas sey still. is the hero of the town
 as the stirring
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Questions and Answers
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 Enclose e thres~cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tiOn oe fact or information t0 the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un. dertaken. Be sure an mail Q d. dressed Co the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, lOIe Thirteenth Street. Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR O. When was the American oc- cupation of Haiti terminated?
 A. August IA, 1884.
 Q. Name the presidents of the United States who have won the Nobel prize.
 A. Theodore Roosevelt won the 1906 Peace Prize and Woodrow Wil- son won the same prize in 1919. o. Is there any special foot bridge by which people can pass from one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

We begin to get somewhere in public discussions when we stop calling names and discuss principles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, May 20.--The Broad way stage season, which usually languishes with spring, may last
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Whats Your l. Q?
Can you answer seven Of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. Which planet of the solar sys- tenn is nearest to the sun?
 2. Was New Hampshire one of the thirteen original states?
 3. Name the Rumanian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
 4. What is a seismograph?
 5. Name the capital of the Repub- lie of Peru. 6. What is the correct pronuncia- tion of the word curriculum?
 2. Will dead human body con- duct electricity?
 8. What are homophoneS?
 g. What is pulmotor?
 10. Is there an age limit on hors- es in the Kentucky Derby ?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
A Thought for Today

He answereth and saith unto them He that hath two coats let him impart to him that hath none, and he that hath meat let him do like WiSe.-Luke 3:11.
 We are rich only through what we give; and poor only through what we refuse and keep. Mad. SWetchine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say, Henry and John held opposite views; say, contrary views"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

Copyright, 1889, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-04-20


We here in Greenbelt have task similar to that
confronting the pioneers in this land. They had
left other homes, dear to them, and were determine
ed to make new homes for themselves, homes which
would to take the place Of those FAM liar
scenes. We all in this community, and many
Of have left homes and gardens which II be hard
to rep lace in Affections This is hard, but
have before the task Of making real homes In
surrounding. The big SCOPE for endeavors
should be in making gardens express person.
a1ities. Once have done that, tied
in wi th the sol l, wi II that longer sim
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emay. but We live at home. Make your home distdnc-
oharacteristics. Make it the place where you Ike
to walk In the cool Of the evening and survey your
handiwork. In other and simple words. make O
garden.
Now that you have your all planted, what
abou dahlias? Dah1ias. when we11-p1anted and pro-
perly cared for. unsurpassed for furnishing
cel1ent flowers for cutting all through the sumner,
They should be plant ed by digging hole at least
two feet and deep for each tuber and fill
ing it with the best soil available. Tt Is better
to place twelve inches Of highly enriched soil In
the bottom Of the hole, 9TH four inches Of
unferti1ized soil, and then plant the tuber. Dahl
las should abundance of both food water.
A half dozen plants, we'll cared for will give
and better bloom than several dozen that neg
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from seed by all don't nj So this opportunity
to have fun. TITS sort Of like having babies,
you never know what you're going TO get until 1t
gets here. You count baby having Of
the general characteri stics of both parents
you count q dah1ia coming up you plant q
dahlia seed but that's all you count Color,
size shape, single double Otis generally ngle.
but then so are babies) all are going to be de-
lightful surprise to the has plant
ed the dahlia seed. But do remember, you'll get
much salts faction from few really good
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your dah1ias. THEY'LL repay you for your trouble
and expense.
IF you need top soil for your gardens, call up
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SHOWING off his garden Try It. It's more fun