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Evening star., 1939-12-12
Devastated Home
War, the destroyer, takes such

war, the destroyer, takes such ter
rible toll on the battlefield that it's
effects on the home are apt to be
overlooked, rarely having much news
value and being picayune in COM
parison with more spectacular events
at the front. And yet it inevitably
breaks up happy homes, at least for
the time being. Even the threat of
war has the same effect, as is we'll
illustrated by "a pathetic letter re-
ceived by Swiss general from a
farmers wife shortly after the re-
public had issued a mobilization
order.
my general" she complained
"they have mobilized my husband,
my son and my mule. To finish the
harvest beseech you to release my
son and my mule" Sherman was
indeed right in his famous remark
about war. What could be more
touching than the case of this Door
wife? All she asked of life was to
live in peace, beaming with pride
over the son and the mule given her
by her husband. Then, out of a clear
sky, Hitler's vaulting ambition arbi-
trarily deprived her of two of the
greatest blessings woman can have,
a mule and son. They are in the
army now, and not behind a plow.
In the name of humanity, an appeal
is hereby made to Adolf to send a
wire to Switzerland announcing that
he has no intention of invading it.
There is always the chance that
some one might believe him, at least
in part. It might be safer for the
general to retain the husband, but
he could then gladden. the suffering
wife's heart by returning the mule.
Turkey will be the richer by q
Evening star., 1939-12-12

belief and Mr.. Quezons apprehension of
Japanese conquest Of the Philippines as
soon as the Americans leave the islands.
Like all sensible students of Pacific af-
fairs, Mr. Reeves should know that the
only guarantee that will safeguard the
Philippines would be for those islands to
remain under the protection of the
United States TEDDY DE NOLASCO.
December 10.
Evening star., 1939-12-12
Puts Questions to
Corporation Counsel.
TO the Editor of The Star:

TO the Editor OF The Star:
I wonder If Corporation Counsel Seal
would care to say If the 992 per cent
OF the claims against the District which
received nothing were settled fairly?
Were settlements and defense made
with a view to fairness or to make a
good monetary showing?
There is something to be said for the
individual or corporation trying to
avoid payment of more than is neces-
sary, but the District is no more perfect
than the average individual or corpora
ton.
I have no personal grievance and it
ID, OF course, wise that the District avoid
back cases" and such: but I wonder If
some Of those claims weren't fought
with the milk of human kindness not
flowing on the Districts side.
December 3. THEODORE FORBES.
Evening star., 1939-12-12
Admires Americas
Aversion to War.
70 the Editor of The Star:


1t seems to me that the American
people have shown an amazing intelli-
gence in their aversion to war.
If the world is to be built up, kind
ness, work and religion must do the job.
The great religions Of the world, espe-
cially Christianity and the religion OF
the Jews, have not failed. They just
have not been used enough. I believe
the American people are practicing now
some Of the great teachings Of religion
whether they realize 1t or not.
ONE WHOSE FAITH IN AMERI-
CA IS REBORN.
nAnaynInp
Evening star., 1939-12-12

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Turkey will be the richer by q
$240, 100000 allied credit. That will
salveS3 lot Of Soviet slurs. -
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
Dr. Peter T. Keeley

To know Dr. Keeley was to love him. He was that type of man. We never met him but what he wasn't able to tell you something or to point out something that made living just a bit easier. His death over the past weekend saddened many of us here in Waterbury where he spent most of his life It will be long time be- fore the city will find man as capable or as well-trained to assume the many re- responsibilities that were his. He was we'll fitted for the office he helt. in the city government for so many years.
 Many kindly men have made Water bury their home town. Dr. Keeley cer- tainly was one of these. He radiated kind- ness at all times. We never hearc him ut ter harsh word, no matter the provoca- tion. He achieved his end in other ways than by harshness and tyranny. We could mention so many more virtues, too, that commended themselves to us during the many years that we knew Dr. Keeley and enjoyed his friendship.
 He was not one to talk at great length about himself or his experiences, but there were times when he would remin- isce and they were memorable occasions. He had the happy faculty of bringing happenings very wildly to mind with but a few terse descriptive phrases. Everyone who knew Dr. Keeley, and who didn't, was genuinely sorry to hear and read ot his death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
Paternal Pride

For exclusiveress and pride, Oliva Dionne of Callander, Ont, seems to beat anybody else in this hemisphere While millions of proudly democratic Ameri- cans and Canadiens are tumbling over each other in their eagerness to get a look at the King and Queen in their approaching visit, Papa Dionne protests against going to Toronto with the wife and children, as their sovereigns have re- quested. "A royal command" is not a command to this simple French-Ca dian. Let them come and sec us!' he says, even though the government offers special train.
 We'll, there's only one set of quin- tuplets on earth; and probably it's nat ural that Papa Dionne, to whom the world paid no attention whatever before those little girls were born, should be so hoity-toity about everything now. But really, the soyereigns of the greatest em- pire on earth don't have to see those quintuplets. And if they decided to pass up the whole business would Papa and Mama Dionne be devastated!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
Happy Valley

Guiana seems to be orc of the last strongholds of adventure. Wild tales are always coming from the back jungle, telling of head-hunters and magic, of impenetrable forests and lost ex-lorers and gold and strange birds and beasts and reptiles. The report of Dr. Paul A. Zahl of Union College, Schenectady, is fascinating, and unusually credible be- cause it comes from a scientist rather than an adventurer.
 Dr. Zahl seems to have found on the border of British Guiana and Venezuela where Conan Doyle placed one of his stra..gest adventures, valley where the people, though primitive, are happy end practically perfect" They live in peace, contentment and plenty. There is no war and no anger, only Laughter, friend lir-ss and happiness. They n ,r before come into contact with white peo- pie. They are "aborigina's", seeming to have been there always, and have noth- ing to do with ot' tribes.
 It is a place wonderfully blest by M, accordin- to pr. yahl's accou-t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

A Kansas motorist hit on novel idea of saving money for purchases of new car a year ago. He decided that every time he stopped to have gasoline put in the tank of his old car he'd drop quarter in- to the tank He did this very faithfully and had the money removed from the tank at the end of the year when he turn ed in the ''old buggy" for new one. He found he had saved exactly $25.75. But statistical-minded friend grabbed pen cil and in short time showed the driver that, whereas he had saved $25 by pay ing himself a gasoline tax, in the same period he had contributed $41 20 in gaso- line taxes to the state and federal govern ments. The government tax really amounted to about 40 per cent sales tax which was 60 per cent greeter than his own self-imposed tax.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
Selected Poem
NO TREsPASSING

 (Henry Somers in the Christian Science Monitor) "No Trespassing Police Take Notice" There's a sign on the tree near the fence at the
 edge of the field. I'll sit on your fence, mister owner, though my footsteps would scarcely level your slopes or dry your brook away. melting wind from the south has mildly gathered little bits of sounds and odors from the field and brought them to me, and they are all mine. I am trespassing police, take notice. See how the mist that hangs low in the valley in quickening spirals whirs up and away like the ghost of the winters last snow Those crooked little apple trees unbending, the brown grass drying on the gentle hill, the dancing stream, newly unlocked by the sun, and sparkling in it, the brush of the wind through the trees, and the odor of wet wood that it brings, they are all mine, more mine mister owner, than yours, though the deed lies dark in your dusty files. The wind has brought them to me. It has rolled them up to me. It swirls them around my head. It pours them over me. The trees and the stream and the grass the slope
 of the hill, they are mine. l am treSpasSing. Come, police, take notice
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

.fe is easy and pleasant. The sc--'ery is beautiful, with irc-sdibly high and : 1dous waterfalls. .es.s legen- dary places like the land of Tennyson's l. F. CTS, or the valley of Shar gri-La in 'Lost Horizon. There are lakes n that Eden, and two-inc' ants - -se bites may be fatal, Int doubtless people learn to avoid them. Ind now, very likely, civi- ed men will go to that tropical Eden end 'ng in sin and death, a have done in many another abode of blessed ignorar.e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

Snow in March is not uncommon, but snow to the depth of 12 inches or more at any time of She Connecticut winter is front-page news. It just doesn't fit into our scheme of things any more It might be well to take such precautions now as can be taken prior to floods and freshets. When this snow melts there is going to be heavy run-off, for the ground has had time to freeze up since those last February thaws, There may be num- Der of cellars flooded as to water backs up around foundations that show sur prising leaks. That's one of the penalties of a March snow. It dribbles off at great rate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

Capital was total loss, he is
 little man of 49 with black, not discouraged. A pleasant little man of 43 with black, curly '-'r and unquenchable crusade is not hobby but the great passion of his life. The horrors of war in France, where he was wounded twice, inspired his campaign and his blue eyes glisten when he talks about 1t.
 He spent 5000 last rear in overseas telephone calls. Amang those he rang up were Hitler, ,lini, France, Chamberlain, and President Lebrun of France.
 Abe made one long-dist. '.e call while in Washington - to his wife in Cleveland. Got to keep peace in the family" he grirned.
 ,7ERRY-GO-r 1UND
 Naval officers are '-eeping mum about it, but there is sex angle behind their bill against sub- versive propaganda among blue Jackets. Secret service agents dis covered that pretty girls were bei- ing used to spread un- --- -rican doctrines. .. Economy-ninded Senator Pat Harrison proposes to increase federal funds for state public education. Asked if he would cut down his bil = 'le in- terest of economy. Harrison said: Well, that's 2 mighty good bill" =. Arthur P. Chew, British born econom.-t, writes the entire annual report of the Secretary of Agriculture. When he submitted his last r ..ort to the Secretary, Wallace changed only two words. .. The Brazilian Navy h-s ask for nine places in a special naval construction course offered by Massachusetts Institute of Tech nology. All other places in the course art taken by s. naval officers.
 Copyright. 1889, by United Featur
 Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
MORE MONEY SHOULD BE PUT INTO STATE INSPECTION OF CARS
 251 Pennington Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut,
 March g, 1889.

Editor, The Waterbury Democrat:
 The National Association to Fost- CT the establishing of Automobile Accident Reimbursement Funds, Inc. has for one of its corporate purposes, ITO foster interest in the continuation of proper and conven- tent periodical inspection of all motor vehicle equipment to the end that by such means automobile ac- cidents may be reduced, thereby de- creasing personal injuries, deaths, and damage to property, and there by reduce monetary losses and costs.
 At the hearing, March g. on var ious bills to eliminate the inspection of motor vehicles, the following in- formation was submitted for the consideration of the Motor Vehicle Committee. There is proper inspec- ton of mechanical equipment for all modes of public transportation, busses, trolleys, railroad equipment ships, boats and airplanes. Private vehicles should not be exempt"
 Here in Hartford we have two otx HALLE AAAtACVA VA tAAS t0AAC VA inspection of mechanical equipment The Hartford Steam Boiler Co. for three years 1936-1938 paid out 5000, ,000 in losses, but in the same three years they paid out $5.000, ,000 for inspection of equipment on which they assumed risk. < The Travellers Inc. Co. slogan is aThe Cause of Safety is a Big Busi- ness with the Travellers. Last year approximately $2.000,O00 was ex- pended by the Travellers, in Cam paign O: Education to Foster. Safety in Driving, Safety in the use oi mechanical equipment. and in the inspection of equipment.
 These two illustrations teach us a valuable lesson. The managers o1 these two companies are capable business men who because of theil experience have conducted the busi- ness at . profit.
 The 5O0,OOO motor vehicles regist-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
More General Interest

It is rather astonishing the way people are beginning to take an interest in the way their city is governed. Since the daily articles on the city manager plan of gov. ernment started to appear in the press of the city, there have been many requests for copies in which these same appeared, the obvious purpose being, we presume, careful study of the same when the entire series was finished. That is as it should be- for no one, least of all the Citizens Good Government Association, would want the voters to accept at face value proposed change of charter.
 We are hopeful that the Legislature will see it's way clear in the coming weeks to approve the referendum here in Water bury True it will involve an expense for which no sum is set up in the current budget, but it may be worth that to learn just what Waterbury voters think Of the present form of government as compared to newer and as yet untried one. We made no predictions as to the outcome, but we do think that there will be opposition to the change from great many people who have no liking for the way things have been run here in Waterbury in the past.
 There are many people in Waterbury, as there there are in other American communities who do not agree that the solution to municipal ills lies in chang ing the system of administration. They incline to the belief that changing the administrators or insisting upon fuller share in the responsibilities of local gov ernment is better in the long run. You can't divide city or town into two class es-those favoring the city manager plan o1I with political spells system and everything. We might have believed that at one time, but no longer. a A-t
 We've listened to and read the remarks and complaints of good many people in the last few months and we know now that no change will be accomplished here in Waterbury without considerable de- bate and spirited action at the polls. That is as it should be, for only then can every one be satisfied that the result attained was what majority wanted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

Waterbury was extremely glad to read in The Democrat that Bishop Joseph Mo- Carthy, native son, participated in the exercises held yesterday at Vatican City, Rome. Bishop Mccarthy attended the coronation ceremonies and also aided at the pontifical mass. His presence in Rome is explained by the fact that he was making his annual ad limina visit to the Holy See and was urged to remain for the coronation. Waterbury can thus feel a stronger bond with the new Pontiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

Germany is making considerable prog ress in roadside Identification. In it's present program it combines utility with beauty. Along many roads are being planted fruit trees, such as cherry, ap- pie, pear and walnut. When the fruit ripens, it is picked and sold at auction. The trees are being planted 32 feet apart and the results to date have gratified all concerned
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
In Today's s Mail

cred in Connecticut, at,an average value of $400., each, have total value of $200 ,000, 900. Let us assume an inspection charge of IA of l per cent of this value and we have $5OO,O00. This sum IS much less than the amounts expended by. the Travellers or the Hartford Steam Boiler. The $500.000 is equivalent to $1. per year per car or 50 cents per inspection twice a year.
 For a period of approximately 6 months covering the first inspection in 1888, $100,000 was collected in fees, but only $70,090 was expended for inspection. This is at the rate of approximately $150,000. Should we increase expenditures for inspection of motor vehicles from $150, 900 per year to some other sum up to $500,- GOO per year, we certainly can have a more efficient, orderly and con- venient method of inspection by proper personnel with adequate equipment. Such sum would be paid by the owners of vehicles and would not come from the General Funds of the State. iasf,
 Inspection by the Motor Vehicle Department is mass production in- spection. Private Garages would be custom production inspection. There never has been and never will be the same low cost for custom pro- duction as there is the low cost for mass production. f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
Questions and Answers
ey FRRpERlcK nl. kRRRY

By FREDERICK n1. kERBH Enclose . thrce-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tiOn Of fact or information to Che Waterbury Democrats Servire l3u. reau at Washington. Legal ana medica1 advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be un. dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad. dressed t0 the WATERBlIRY DEMOCRATS SERVICE RU- REAU, l0i? Thirteenth Street. Washington. D. c.
 THE EDITOR o. When did a Cleveland street car plunge into the Cuyahoga from an open draw on tn, Central Via duct?
 A. On the evening of November IS, 1895. Nineteen persons were kill ed.
 o. Did the author of the play about the Virginia Military Institute, entitled Brother Rat," attend that school?
 A. John Monks, Jr., and Fred F. Finklehoffe, the authors, graduated from V. M. I. in 1892.
 e. Why are radio tuning eyes green?
 A. Because the human eye, is more sensitive to this color than any other, and it takes less power to make an impression upon the eye with green light rays.
 o. What percentage of persons employed in the Federal Executive Civil Service are in the Post Office Department?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

goodest was tn-' spired by the Warner Brothers the other day. The Warmers, it seems, had just lost sight of their Adonis star, Er- rol Flynn. Erroi had flown the coop, checking out of his New York hotel and leaving no for warding address.
 The Warmers oaadad their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
Daily Almanac
s 2:ll a. m.

Moon rises 2:l1 a. m.
 Sun rises 6:07 a. m.; sets 5:57 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Snowl And then somel Who would ever believe that March could produce such an all-embracing snowfall as that on the anni- versary of what always is regarded as our greatest Ot eastern storms. It only proves that spring isn't here until it actually arrives at the proper time of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14


 1. Does any State of the Union permit the practice of medicine without a license?
 2. Who won the recent Texas Open Golf tournament? 3. What is genealogy? 1. Name the chairman of the &c., curities and Exchange Commission. 5. What is the correct pronuncia- ton of the word approbative? 6. Who wrote the novel Hard Cash?" 7.Name the capital of the Repub- lie of Chile. 8. What was the name of the fla nous mystic sword of King Arthur? g. Who discovered the Pacific Ocean?
 10. Which State is known as the Sunshine State?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
A Thought for Today

Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah-Psalms 4:4.
 Certain thoughts are prayers. There are mo- ments when, whatever be the attitude of the body the soul is on its knees.-Victor Hugo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York, March 14-Of the many Treasure Hunts that have sent folks with nothing better to do on the prowl in New York, the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
A. About one-third.

A. About one-third.
 o. Which is the oldest of the five and ten cent storeechains?
 A. F. w. Woolworth and Co.. founded in 1879. The McCory Stores were established in 1882; s. H. Kress. in 1896, and Kresge in 1897.
 @. By what authority does President of the United States be- come dictator in time of war?
 A. The President does not have the dictatorial powers of an autocrat in time of war, because, for one thing, Congress still controls the strings. In war emergency. the President may find authority for unusual action in undefined but i'm piled constitutional powers. More over, laws already on the statute books and applicable only in case of war, give him additional powers at such times. In 8 future war, the President probably would have less need than formerly to rely on ir1l- piled powers, since laws already en- acted give him broad statutory pow CTS.
 e. What was the name of the capital of the former Kingdom of Montenegro?
 A.Cettinje. Montenegro is now a part of Yugoslayia.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
Current Comment

I will fight for one of those fat Tory seats in South England to keep one of those Tory d0nkeys out. --J. B. Priestley, English author announcing his candidacy tcl Parliament. 8A
 We're still playing. William Broughr.an, village bar. Der of Bonfield, H.. leader of : rebellion against Q ban on rummy playing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR
 Do not say, That will be the | ruination of me-; say, "That | will ruin me-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
Harry G. Cohen. sec'y

The National Association to Fost- CT The Establishing of Automobile Accident Reimbursement Funds. Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
Whats Your l. O.?

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