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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Book A Day
An Unusual Indian Yarn

North America has produced no more extraordinary Indian than Alexander McGillivray. At one time the emissaries of three nations courted his favor-the Spaniards, the British, and Americans. With consummate craft he played them against each other. Thus he was to hold the land of his people safe from encroachment long after other tribes had surrendered.
 But curiously enough the full story of this Talleyrand of Ala bama has never been written up to now. John Walton Caughey tells it in a book of rare caliber, "McGilliv- ray of the Greeks" University of Oklahoma Press: $3.50). You will go far to find another biography like 1t.
 For McGillivray was a character such as only the early days of American history could produce. He got his name from a Scotch trader father who tramped into tha coun- try of the Creek nation with only the traditional shilling and & jack knife, but who came out with small fortune. His mother was French Indian.
 With this heritage, plus education in Charleston, Alexander soon rose to rule his people. But he faced difficult task. The Greeks were sur- rounded by the frontiersmen of Georgia and Tennessee, the Spanish in Louisiana and Florida, the Amer ican land spectators and British agents. Miraculously, however, Alex ander courted them all.
 He drew salary and concessions from each of his adversaries at the same time and he kept the Creek land inviolate for a whole genera ton. The cause was lost only with his death.
 Such is the man MT. Caughey, assistant professor of history in the University of California, writes about. His book is replete with Me- Gillivray's correspondence as well, making an important contribution to our history.-P. G. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06

been sent to the Government Printing Office and had not been returned. Hurry calls to the printer brought word that set of page proofs could be sup piled. These were rushed to the White House where they were mimeographed and sent to Congress.
 NOTE Privately the Board. planes members of the Social Se- curity policy committee for the delay. Copies were sent to the committee for suggestions, and they made so many that the Board says it would have taken a year to act on them.
 WELLES' RIDE
 Sumner Welles, stern chastiser of Nazis, treats himself physical ly just as sternly as a Storm Trooper. His training takes the form of a daily horseback ride, and since he works long hours, his only time for riding Is in the early morning.
 Mrs. Welles told friends the other day, T got out of bed at 6:30 and went to the window to look out. I heard someone on the driveway below. It was dark, but finally saw Sumner. He was setting out for a canter before dawn"
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Current Comment

Such things are beyond my knowledge.
 Rev. Victor Sword of Jones' vile, Va, after viewing "be- witched bouncing bed"
  It was a very intelligent jury. Judge Thomas Ambrose who presided at the Etting-Snyder trial. The great fight is only just be- ginning.
 Duchess of Atholl after defeat in Scottish by-election.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06

A. As of July l, 1888, there were 19,605, ,000 telephones in use in the United States, of which 10000 were in residences.
 @. Is the new Administrator of WPA, Col. Francis c. Harrington. still on the active list of the U. s. Army?
 A. Yes, but he has been on de- tached duty with WPA since 1885.
 e. Does the District of Coluna- bia include any towns or cities other than Washington?
 A. There are no towns" within the District of Columbia, although there are many named sections and suburbs, such as Anacostia, George town, Brightwood, Takoma Park, Chevy Chase, Benning, Brookland, Hillcrest, Congress Heights, Mount Pleasant, Petworth, Tennallytown, etc. They are all part of the city of Washington.
 If you want a copy of our beck let SECRET CODES AND CIPH- FRS" send to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
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1. For what degree do the initials J. c. D. stand?
 2. On what river is the city of Berlin, Germany?
 8. How is 1889 written in Roman numerals?
 4. For what is Sir Henry Besse- mer famous?
 s. What does perfidious Ynean7
 6. What religion did the French chemist Louis Pasteur profess?
 2. Can women vote in the U. S. at the age of eighteen?
 6. Who was appointed by Pres ident Roosevelt to fill the IVA. post vacated by Arthur E. Morgan? g. What is another name for the game of draughts?
 10. What is the poetical name for Ireland?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Daily Almanac
,es s:33 D. m.

Moon rises 8:33 p. m.
 Sun rises 6:59 a. m.; sets 5:14 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 The sun crossed a. m. this morning. It's moving earlier and earlier in its rising orbit, bringing more daylight to the northern chimes and also bringing promise of . bud- ding spring, which, if not anticipated now, comes and goes without full realization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
New York Day by Day
BY CHARLES B. DRISCOL

New York, Feb. 6-Diary: A long walk around the Battery, up and down West street and South street,in blustery, cold wind, in reflective mood. What hopes have put to sea here, and what news, glad and doleful, has come
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Questions
 and Answers
By FREDERICK M. KERRY

Enclose three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information t0 the Waterbury Democrats Service Bn- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed Co the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR @. How old should hard maple trees be before they are tapped for syrup?
 A. At least 35 to 40 years old. o. How many persons took the U, s. civil service. examination for marine surveyor in 1857, and how many passed?
 A. Persons examined 3s8; passed 30.
 @. How was the Pioneer" the first locomotive to enter Chicago transported to that city?
 A. As there were no rail connec- tions between Chicago and points east, the ten ton locomotive was brought by rail to Michigan City. shipped across Lake Michigan by boat, and hauled to the tracks by teams.
 @. How many telephones are in use in the United States, and how many are residence telephones?
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Whats Your 1. O?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
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TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, "The custom sur-
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@. How many telephones are in use in the United States, and how many are residence telephones?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01

fered a severe hemorrhage and but for the help of housekeeping aide would have lost her life.
 The aide looked after the seven children and the new baby, and re- turned to the family few weeks later to allow the mother to have a much-needed operation. The fam- fly was spared the risk of becoming motherless by the work of the housekeeping aide.
 Aged Women
 Old women have their reasons to be grateful to the housekeeping aide. The Visiting Nurse associa- tion reported the case of Mrs. R., woman of about 80, living by her. self in an unheated basement. She had none or remembered no rela- tives.
 For two hours every morning the housekeeping aide went to the basement, started a coal fire in an old stove, prepared food and even provided some.
 During one of her visits, the aide found Mrs. R. ill and in tears. She had not been able to call for help. The aide reported to V. N. A., and the old lady was sent to the hospi-{ tai. But what would have happened if the housekeeping aide had not made her rounds that day to the home of Mrs. R?
 The cases applying for housekeep- ing aides include all sorts of emer- gencies of poverty and illness. Mo- thers who have to have serious oper- ations, children with pneumonia, fathers left with motherless house. Z holds and no one to help during the period of adjustment, mothers-to- these and many others would have little or no care except for the aide, who, under the of the visiting nurse, is able to perform simple care of the sick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and ap- proved at the office of the cOm- pensatiOn commissioners:
 H. H. Taylor Co.,, New Milford and Charles L. Tug, New Milford, right leg injury, $11.39 beginning June IS, 1889.
 American Brass Co. and Stan- ley Stankus, 151 Draher avenue, left foot injury, $19.S2 beginning June 29.
 E. J. Kelley Co.,, Torrington and Ralph Bradley, TOrringtOn, right leg injury, $16.59 beginning June IA.
 Connecticut State Highway Dept. and William Gaghan, Win sted, right hand injury, $12.17 beginning May 5.
 Gilbert School, Winsted, and Julia Hilbert, Winsted, $7 begin ming June 5.
 Henry H. Striphen, Hartford and Edward Coll, Washington, right foot injury, $13.S5 beginning Feb. 16.
 State of Conn. and Victor J. Keilty, Watertown, third degree burns of right foot, while fighting forest fire, $10 beginning May 5, total of $51.43.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
LEGLESS GIRL
 IS ENGAGED

Hackensack, N. J., July 1-(UP)- Jessie Simpson, 20, who lost both legs when she fell under train two years ago, was showered with con- gratulations today on her engage ment to James Steward, 28, adver- Using executive, which she cele- brated last night by going dancing in New York.
 Miss Simpson has artificial legs. They have enabled her to resume normal living to such an extent that she changed her ideas that she would be a burden to @ husband, and accepted Stewards proposal. Although Steward had visited her constantly in the hospital, she had discouraged the romance. He had been her steady" before the acci- dent.
 She operates a beauty shop here and plans to continue working after the wedding next winter. Her suit against the Erie railroad was settled out of court for $30,000 but the money has not been paid because the railroad is in receivership.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
NEW HOLC HIGH
 LISTED FOR MAY
4,l59 Homes Sold By Fed- eral Agency-5O,OOO
 Mark Passed

Washington, July 1. - The sale of 4,159 homes in May set a new record for the Home Owners Loan Corporation for the second consecu- tive month and signaled the passing of the 50,000 mark in cumulative sales, Charles A. Jones, general man. ager of the corporation, announced today.
 The May sales, which amounted to $14,279, ,229, compared with 3,761 in April, 3,376 in March, 2,391 in February, and 2,390 in January, and made total of more than 16,O00 since the first of the year.
 'The increase of nearly 1000 sales in March over the number in Febru- ary led us to predict an active real estate market for the spring season" said MT. Jones. "If May figures are any indication, the upturn should continue for the summer.
 "All real estate operations of the corporation are encouraging. Of the homes owned by the corpora tion which were available to yield in- come on May 31, more than 91 per cent were rented, as compared with SIS per cent in January. Each month this year has been slightly better than the preceding month. The same istrue for rent collections. In May, they were exactly 100 per cent of billings, as compared with 98.7 per cent in January"
 Collections from HOLC borrowers as a whole were 99.5 per cent of billings in May, MT. Jones said. Collections every month this year have shown a decided iocrease over months of 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
RELIEF BILL FOR
 YEAR IS NOW LAW

Washington, July 1-CUP)-The $1,755, ,6OO,O00 relief bill for the cur rent fiscal year became law today with WPA activities in suspension until July 5.
 The bill was signed late last night by President Roosevelt, but he ob- jected to several of its provisions which he said would work a defl- mite hardship" on more than 8,000,- 900 persons.
 The bill was sent to the presi- dent from the senate and signed less than two hours before the midnight deadline when all relief activities would have ceased for lack of funds and 2,50,000 persons would have been without jobs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
Copyright, 1889, John Barr)

It was seventy years ago. The Civil War had been over five years, and General Grant was president I was twelve years old-and school was out for the summer vacation, and, of course, Summer" was just as enchanting and bewilderingly lovely to the children and grown ups of long ago as it is to "us-all'' today, and as it will be to all the coming generations
 My parents were taken completely by surprise when I informed them that I had hired myself out" for July and August as "clerk and gen. eral assistant" in "Webb's" drug store''-for a compensation of $500 a week, of six days, payable in cash every Saturday night, besides soda water, which I was to be allowed to drink free"-in moderation; and that my hours of service would be from a. m. to 9 p. m.-with time enough off for breakfast, dinner and supper.
 "Webb's" was a busy and popular institution, and "drugs and medi- cines' were not its only "stock in trade. Besides the "soda-water' and popcorn and candy" and "to- bacco and cigars" there was the counter where were displayed the latest issue of the Police Gazette, ' also all the popular continued story" papers and magazines, and full shelf of "Beadle's Dime Novels and out in the big back room were piles of "boxes" and barrels" of Kerosene oil" and vinegar" and "New Orleans molasses".
 "Webb", himself, was the sole owner and proprietor of the thriv- ing establishment that bore his name. He was then about 30, tall slender, blond, with side-whiskers fashionably trimmed, waving and floating gaily as he rushed energet- ically about greeting customers and attending to his affairs.
 He was a bachelor-but at that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
Monsignor Traynor
 Receives $1, ,OOO Cash
New Britain ParshiOners Honor Domestic Prelate at t Public Reception Last Night

by Patrick F. King, senior trustee of St. Mary's church.
 The public reception opened with an orchestral number followed by an address of welcome, in which Joseph w. Roche, generial chairman Of the committee on arrangements, declared that through Monsignor Traynor the entire Catholic com- munity of this city had been hor- ored by Pope Plus XII.
 Mayor George J. Coyle, the next speaker, declared that he was able to address those present both as a member of St. Mary's Church, of which the monsignor is the pastor, and as the city's executive, and he declared that through raising the pastor to the dignity of a domestic prelate he had paid a fine tribute to the City of New Britain.
 Principal Address
 In the principal address of the evening, Rev. Francis w. Egan of Norwich, formerly an altar boy in St. Mary's Church here, said We are here to celebrate 8 success, not a worldly one achieved at the sac- rif1ce of principle, but 8 success well worth having. The world has not always been happily in its choice of its heroes, for often it has picked men whose deeds bore no fruit to the human heart"
 Monsignor Traynor, he said, has been made member of the Pope's own household in being raised to the rank of domestic prelate and has been given a distinctive honor that has brought joy not only to New Britain but the entire Hartford Dio- cese, not only to persons of the Catholic faith but to those of other creeds.
 For many years Monsignor Tray nor has lent distinction to religion, has been an. ornament to the Church of God, living witness to the truths of the Gospels" said Father Egan.
 In addition to the presentation by MT. King, the remainder of the program included the reading of telegram in which Senator Francis T. Malorsy expressed his regret at being he$l in Washington by con- sideration of the relief bill, and songs by Mrs. Mary T. Crean, James Furlani and James Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
BUCKNER AWAITS
 PRISON SENTENCE

New York, July 1.-(UP)-William P. Buckner, Jr., a playboy who took flyer in finance, awaited today a federal prison sentence that may be as much as 37 years.
 Found guilty of using the mails to defraud bondholders of the Philippine Railway Company of $1,- 100000, he was released in $5,000 bail and after skipping his lawyer on the back and affecting a wan smile, he left the courtroom follow ed by almost the entire feminine audience which grasped for his hand and gave him autograph books to sign.
 Convicted with Buckner on the seven counts of mail fraud and one of conspiracy, was William J. Gil- lespie, broker. Felipe Buencamino, leader of the Nationalist party con- trolling the Philippine legislature, was found guilty on one count of conspiracy which carries a maxi mum two-year sentence. Two other c. Wesley Turner, brok- CT, and Capt. John Stuart Hyde, lame British army veteran, were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
DOCTORS VICTIMS
 OF CHECK PASSER

Burlington, July 1-An unidenti- fled man who got a clean bill of health from three local doctors within two days was being sought by police Friday for passing three worthless $6 checks. The checks, identically indorsed by Donald Huntley" and payable to Joseph Smith," were Torrington National Bank counter checks police said, and were cashed here Tuesday and Wednesday by three doctors for a man who wanted physical exam ination. The complaints were made Friday afternoon.
 In each instance the man received $3 and an examination for each check. He is described by police as being about 34 years of age, five feet eight inches tall and weigh ing about 145 pounds. Police with held the names of the doctors.
 Doctors in other Connecticut cit ies have recently been similarly vic- timized,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
DIVORCE GRANTED
 BY JUDGE WINNIE
No Alimony Allowed in Petition of Mrs. Flor
 ence Laviana

Judge Kenneth Wynne in superior court today granted a divorce to Florence Stone Hunter Laviana from James Laviana on grounds of assertion. The couple was married January 12, 1929.
 Judge Wynne refused to grant the divorce on grounds of cruelty, which were alleged by the plaintiff. In his memorandum of decision, he states that the evidence of cruelty is too sketchy and remote to be convinc- ing.
 No alimony is allowed, but the plaintiff is allowed to change her name to Florence Stone Hunter. At torney William K. Lawlor repre- sented the plaintiff and Attorney Stephen Homick represented the de- fendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
On FurlOugh

John Bijowski, SC3c, U. s. N. attached to the U. s. s. California now stationed at San Francisco, California is returning to his ship today after spending a months furlough with his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Bijowski of 174 Mill street.
 "Ski" as the young sailor is commonly called, will complete four years in the Naval service on January 9th, 1940. After that time he plans to re-enlist and request special duty for another vessel of the U. s. Battle Fleet, or the Asia tic Stations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
- SPOTLIGH7ING--
 Brass City News
Reserved Decision

Judge Keneth Wynne reserved decision yesterday in superior court in the application of Jo- seph Gervais and Louis OrlOw- ski for return of their liquor licenses which were revoked by the state liquor control commits sion. State Referee Frederick w. Peasley, after hearing the ac- tions a short time ago, recOm- mended to superior court that the licenses be restored.
 The license of Gervais, who operates at AIS West Main street was revoked on the ground that it was not 8 restau- rant within the meaning of the act.
 The Orlowski permit, for op- eration at 395 South Main street was revoked for alleged viola ton of a stipulation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
LUCIEN GREGOIRE
 WEDS IN NEW CITY

Torrington, July Miss Mar garet Bruneau, daughter of Joseph Bruneau of 67 Prospect street, and Lucien Gregoire of Waterbury, will be married at St. Francis church Saturday at g a. m. Miss Yvette Bruneau and Antonio Gregoire will be attendants. A reception at Placid Inn will follow the ceremony. After a wedding trip to Canada, the cou- pie will live in Waterbury Miss Bruneau is graduate of St. Francis Parochial school and MT. Gregoire attended Waterbury schools and St. Joseph's college. Canada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
Crary Better

Assessor John H. Crary, whose illness yesterday noon forced an adjournment of the con- spiracy trial till Wednesday, spent a comfortable night, ac- cording to his physician, Dr. Edward J. Godfrey.
 T have every reason to be- lieve that MT. Crary will be able to return to court by Wednes- day." said Dr. Godfrey. MT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
WATERFOWL MEN
 UNABLE TO AGREE
fSneciaI to The Democratl

Watertown, July 1 - The peace justice court system passed into ob- iivion last night and today this town is minus a court, because the selectmen have been unable to agree on appointments and salaries.
 Although the personnel of the prosecuting staff will not come into the picture until the judgeships have been settled, it is unofficial ly reported that the appointees will be: Prosecutor Attorney Henry Campbell (R) and Francis P. Flynn CD. Both are grand jurors and were prosecutors under the old system.
 Justices of the peace will handle any cases that were on the docket prior to July 1. Three cases were continued Tuesday until this morn ing and will be heard as scheduled by Justice Pope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
Motions Filed

Motions to arrest Judgment and set aside the verdict in the litiga- tion of Madelyn H. Keiser against Morris A. Green were taken under consideration by Judge Kenneth Wynne in superior court yester- day. The motion was that of the defense, Morris A. Green, against whom a judgment of $5,075 was awarded by jury last week.
 Judge Wynne granted permis- sion for the payment, on account. of attorneys fees in the receiver ship of the Charles A. Templeton, Go. The receivership is represent ed by Carmody & Thoms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
Pastor To Speak

Pastor To Speak
 "The Importance of Anniversaries D the title of Rev William H. Me- Cance's sermon tomorrow morning in the Congregational church al i0:45 o'clock. This will be a con- lnunion service and new members will be received into the church There will not be any more Chris tion Endeavor meetings until the fall, however the local group has been invited to attend a. meeting next Sunday, July 9th, at the Pom peraug valley. Cars will leave the church at 3:30 p. m.
 The approval of the Middlebury Boy Scout officials has been ob- tained by Francis w. Orencole for the formation of a junior fife and drum corps which is to be organ ized under the sponsorship of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Wa terbury. Candidates must be at least 10 years old. The first or- ganization meeting was held Tues day evening in the old Center school building
 Guests at Lake
 Miss Helen McNiff and Miss ar garet Kelly of Waterbury are at Lake Quassapaug for the summer.
 Mass will be celebrated at the Church of St. John of the Cross at g a. m. and 1 a. m., by Rev. Ray mond J. Kennedy, tomorrow.