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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
Book A Day

To look back on achievement in one career would be satisfaction enaugh for most men. But Arthur Train claims success in two. In his own words: T have enjoyed the dubious distinction of being known among lawyers as 8 writer and among writers as a lawyer"
 Whichm is to indicate that the creator of the incomparable Eph- raim Tut ought to have something good to put into an autobiography and he ought to know how to say it. You will find both true in Trains newest book, My Day in Court (Scribners: $3.5O.
 Strictly speaking, it isn't autobi- graphy at that, for Train has been scrululously careful to keep himself out of the picture as much as pos- sible. He prefers instead to dwell on the famous cases he has seen dragged through the courts of New York in the last 40 years, That is, in the first half of his book. The second devotes very largely to a dis cussion of the writer's career, cov- ering practically everything from the loss of sleep to the laws of libel
 You will probably find the first half most interesting because Trains long legal experience encompasses just about the whole range of hu- man passions, love and hate, lust, revenge, jealousy and cupidity. He was prosecutor in the heyday of the Tammany Tiger when policemen changed beats because the graft was better. And he ran down murderers and blackmailers alike.
 If you are interested in writing at all, the latter half of the book should open your eyes bit. All in all, Trains two careers seem to have produced book about as interesting as the top-hatted Tut himself-P. c. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
In Today's Mail
NATURAL RESOURCES ARE BE- ING RENTED, BUT NO
 RENT IS COLLECTED.

March q, 1889. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 If person had most desirable property and people used 1t. would he not collect the rent for its use? We would call him foolish if he did not, at least, collect enough for its upkeep.
 We would certainly call him crazy if he mortgaged his property to make the necessary repairs and did not collect the rents from the peo- pie who used it. No one but the insane would let the rents slide and then pay through the nose to keep from bankruptcy.
 Now, isn't that just what we as city, state, and nation are coing? People are using our natural re- sources and we are not charging and collecting a single cent from them. To keep from bankruptcy we are adding more and more taxes, causing production to be curtailed, laborers to .,top working, and homes to be in distress.
 It's about time we lifted this bur- densome taxation off the back of the people and collected the economic rent. Yes, collect the rent.
 EVERETT M STANLEY, 43 Wyman Street, Waterbury, Conn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
Whats Your I. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

l. Name the Secretary of State in the Harding cabinet. x
 2. What event does the ballad Marching Through Georgia" com memorate?
 3. Where Is the Juba River?
 1. What is the correct pronuncia- tion of the word maintenance?
 s. What mountain range did the Spanish refugees cross to enter France?
 6. Name the state flower of Penn sylvania.
 2. Under which branch of the government is the U. s. Bureau of Fisheries?
 6. In units of length, how many chains are in one mile?
 9. Which is the saltiest body of water in the world?
 10. Who was President of the U. s. at the time of the Missouri Compromise?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
Views of The Press
COUNTERsIGN
(Boston Post)

(BOSCOn POSt)
 In that rnuggy March morning, the 17th of 1776, the gray light of dawn revealed parade of dark ships be- low in the channel.
 The watchers on the heights saw them dropping down, one after the other, with decks crowded behind the frQwning guns.
 The watchword of that long night had been Boston"
 The countersign was "St. Patrick D
 Thus St. Patrick's Day became linked indissolubly with the final evacuation of Boston. On the ram- parts with Washington and his gen. erals were hundreds of Irish eyes watching the snarling exit of the British.
 For them and the holiday the leader issued the countersign.
 His words have become immortal. each March 17th thereafter and hereafter, 1t is Boston" and St. Pa trick"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, 'The bad weather Is responsible for much sick ness; say, accountable"

A. To separate the quotation from the speech which immediately pre- cedes or follows, and to indicate to the audience that the passage is being read exactly as originally spoken or written by the person quoted.
 e. How did the cotton farmers vote in the recent marketing quota referendum?
 A. Out of an estimated total of 2.300,000 cotton farmers eligible to vote, 1,169, ,663 cast ballots, and 983,- 903, or 84.1 per cent, voted for the quota and 185,760, or 15.9 per cent opposed it.
 0. Are guides at the Gettysburg battlefield paid a salary?
 A. They receive only fees from visitors.
 Q. How far up the Mississippi river can steamboats navigate?
 A. To Minneapolis (Falls of Saint Anthony, over 2000 miles from the mouth, although the end of regular navigation is Saint Paul, 13 miles below. It is brokenly navigable by smaller steamers to Leech river, AIS miles farther north along different reaches.
 A. Does the Children's bureau ad. minister any part of the fair labor standards act (the wage and hour law?)
 A. It is charged with the preven- tion of violations of the child -labar provisions of the act, through an age-certif1cate system designed to protect employers from unintention- al employment of under-age chil- dren. and the discovery and correc- ton of violations of the child labor ized to make findings and deterrn- nations, on the basis of research, concerning hazardous occupation and periodic employment.
 If you want . copy of our book let WEATHER AND CLIMATE" send to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
Selected Poem
JAMAICA

JAMA1CA Sydney Clark in the Poets Column,
 Hartford Courant) I've seen the golden sun dip low Behind broken patio By banks where roily rivers run Chameleons back in tropic sun Black naked boys with satin skin Dive deep,-a shiny coin to win. Through banyan branches, have seen A sultry sky of copper green A blue translucent butterfly AlightS where hidden orchids lie The satinwood and ebony Grow dense with red mahogany. Jamaica moon shines purple-red From Yallah's Bay to Harbor Head. Heart where a bard his song confines Bespeaks the peace this isle enshrines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22

WVuAA AOb AAC to sing in opera at the Hipp. Well, W h a t ditch = digging tenor wouldn't? And so Qenaro s ang at the H i p p odrome, earned $25 and was fired by the WPA for so doing.
 I had l o s t track of Genaro until the other day. He was discovered back
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York, March 22.-A year ago Genaro Cardinale paused in his work as a WPA ditch digger to raise his uncultivated voice in song. Passing by happened to be Alfredo Salmaggi, the Hippodrome Opera impressario, and a few of Genaro's notes struck him head on.
 Leaning over into the ditch, he asked the juvenile WPA'er if he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22

on the WPA payroll, but sans pick and spade this time. Now he is with the Federal Mu- sic Project, singing with Uncle Sam's units of Orpheus.
 On the side he is taking ad- vanced voice lessons with an emi- nent baritone. That's because en- couraging hints have come from the Metropolitan Opera House that he has a promising voice. Lily Pons heard him and said so, and others, famed at the "Met," have spoken well of Genaro.
 He still yields a spade for ex- ercise. He thinks it is a wonder full country where one is elevated from ditch to the opera stage in single bound!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
Daily Almanac

Moon sets .7:58 D. m.
 Sun rises 5:54 a. m.; sets 6:05 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 First day of spring! It was beautiful day, Marchy to be sure, but indicative of what is to come in this gladsome period of the year. Make the most of your spring for it van- iShes all too soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
Questions and Answers
By FREDERICK aL kERisx

Enclose . three-cent stamp far reply when addressing any ques. tiOn of fact 0r information to che Waterbury Demccfat's Service Eu. reau ct Washington Legal and medical advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be un. dertaken Be sure all mail is ad. dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU. REAU, 10l? Thirteenth Street. Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR :.
 @. What is the average age of the justices of the supreme court of the United States?
 A. Following retirement of Jus tice Brandeis the average age of the eight remaining members was 66.37 years. Average age of nine, ir1- cluding Brandeis, was 67,22.
 o. Where was Stradivarius, the violin-maker buried?
 A. In the Church of St. Domenico in Crimona, Italy. The church was demolished in 1869 by the city au- thorities, and the tombstone moved to the municipal museum.
 @. Why do radio announcers say quote" before and lend of quote" after a quoted sentence or para. graph?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
DIsILLUsIONED

For years I cherished memories of the Paris whose nights sparkled with gay continentals gathered around the gaming tables, risking their francs on the fascinating turn of the roulette wheel or the bounce of the dice in the chuck-a- luck cage.
 But traveller from gay Paree informs me that these games steadily are losing ground, since the great American pastime, Screeno, crept into the Champs Elysees. The gay places there, my informant says, have masters of ceremonies, called "The Screeno Speaker" who calls out "Jacques-Pot" whenever the lucky number clicks!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
Washington Merry Go-Round
D R E W PEARSON ROBERT $. ALLEN

WASHINGTON March 22 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
FIRST-NIGHT VET


 The champion first-nighter still is Mrs. Katzenberg who has held the title and the honor for decade and half.
 Mrs. Katzenberg? Not much is known about her, for she stead- fastly refuses to submit to inter- views and she shuns photograph CTS.
 Yet she has. attended more first nights than anyone on record including dramatic critics - and the farthest back she ever sat was the fifth row.
 Mrs. K. is lady of means who has an amateurs adoration for the stage. Ten years ago, she had established herself as a play fan and managers automatically in- cluded her in their list of ticket purchasers for the first night.
 They set aside the same seat lo- cations for her and MT. K. in all their theaters, usually way down front and on the aisle. Not only do the Katzenbergs shun the limelight, but they are not known to the night clubbers, since they head for home, apparently, di- rectly after curtain fall.
 To inquiries, Mrs. K. responds, T just like to go to the theater. Why should that be unusual enough to write about?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
CZECHS CHECK OUT

Here, in Manhattan, is a puny, but ironic parallel to the annexing of the disenfranchised Czechs.
 Over in Yorkville, the German quarter of New York, there also were a few Czech restaurants. However political and national differences dissected that quarter, these Czech eating places got along well enough - before that fateful Munich pact.
 But then, as if the pact sealed the doom of tie CzechS in York vile, too, one of these restaurants gave up and moved away. The others hung on but not with much hope of long survival.
 When Czechoslovakia was dis membered by Hitler the other day, the Czech restaurateurs in the surrounding neighborhooe in- timated that they would drift from Yorkville soon, if only as a symbolic retreat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
A Thought for Today

Why art thou cast down, o my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.-Psalms 43:5.
 
 Hope springs eternal in the human breast; man never is, but always to be blest.-Pope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22

Copyright, 1889, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-05-25
A Week in Sports
by
John C. i.affay

The United States Open Golf Tournament will be
played this year at the Phi ladelphi Country Club
At Vest Conshohooken Pennsylvania. a. and this week
than thousand golfers will be dreaming of
the day that might bring them the Open Golf Grown.
This week is qualifying week, and In 80 different
parts Of the country most Of famous golf stars
vii be shooting for the chance to play at the IL
ade1phia Country Club. Among them wi IL Sem Snead
Johnny Goodman, Billy Burke. Tony Mrero and others.
Meanwhile, Ralph Guldahl, holder of the National
Open Crown for the past two years. and winner Of the
Western open three straight years, will sit the
sidelines and watch his colleagues struggle. He
qua1ifi cd last week at Denver. And speaking Of
Gu1dah1 who attri butes his to his power
concentration. confidence in himself. and accurate
putt ing, can't how he miss making it three
In row. He must have what it takes, to be rated
the best golfer since Jones by his brother profess
sionals.
n New York the Three year old champion question
is again. Johnstown still may prove to be a
record breaker a fast track, and Challadon a
champion muddy track, but the word great must
60 for any sort Of track. The Belmont Stakes at
Belmont Park next month wi IL give to work
with, wher again track condi tt will play
ing part. This year Gi1ded Knight beat Johnstown.
Johnstom defeated Challadon, and Challadon ran
Johnstown and Gi1ded Knight into the ground.
bell when Johnstom rated another MAN o'War"
most experts went overheard, and next month Bel
mont, neither Of these three thorough breds will
the victor, all bowling to an outsider in the
SHORT SHORTS: Did hear somebody say that we
are going to have Tennis Tournament this
Well anyway. its good .softbal1 League
gets off to good start, but NIT somebody do
something to make the games interesting. Some
Of the results like foo otba1l scores .....
Semi finals and finals Of the Marble Tourna-
ment will be rolled off this week. Washington
Tournament starts June 10th. There has
so many arguments on the softball field lately.
think the idea Of two leaguers would be perfect.
One for the squawkers and or the who want
to play. This got from the spectators ..........
ho Will be the first the pool when it opens.
........Good luck to the Boys Club Baseball team.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-05-25
SFTRAIL LEAGUE RESUME

sGTBA1L LEAGUE RESUME
AS q result Of a week Of play find last years
champions. the Cliff Dwellers again perched at the
top with three wins and losses. Close behind
the and the Snob Hill boys with o victories.
The rest Of the teams have all lost at least one
game, and the Athletics are in sole possession OF
last place with three losses.
On Monday, May Is, the first game between the
Cubs and snob HILL, by snob Hill S to e
not of the winners runs being earned. MARY
field, Of the Cubs. allowed only hits. but the
errors by hi teammates offset his fine pitching.
The second game by the Browns. who defeat
ed the Dukes, II to 7. The Browns scored five
times in the first and third innings. enough runs
to assure them Of victory. Home In this
gene were made by Uhrinak and East.
On Tuesday, the l6. only game scheduled.
and thi by the Blue wills, who eeked out
a victory the cee-Men, IL to 10. After the
cee-Men tied the in the fourth at all, the
Blue lis back in the fifth inning to SCORE
5 runs and go on to cH~ rrr victory.
On "wednesday. the first game between the Cubs
end the Colts. was won by the Cubs. IL to S. Fea-
ture Of this game the two home runs hit by
Weineman, of the Colts, but they were not enough
to turn defeat into victory. In the second game the
Cliff Dwe1lers sunk the Buccaneers Is l. Barker.
pitcher for the Cliff Dwe1lers. did allow hit
until were out in the seventh inning. Cay, cap
tein Of the Bucs, and the third up, singled
spoiled tier.
On Thursday. snob Hill. led by Mcdonald, who col
lected doubles and single in five trips to the
plate. swemped the Athletics to the tune % to f.
In the second game the Browns their second
when they defeated the Blue Devi1ss1 to T.
Bowman ptain Of the Browns got 8 for 3. triple
and singles. The Browns scored at least once in
every inning.
On Friday. the Dukes shut out the Cave Dwe1lers
Is to O., behind the three hit pitching Lewis. In
the second game the Cliff Dwellers climaxed a week
Of play by nosing out the Athletics, 46 to 8. They
amassed total Of SO hits; home runs, tri pies,
doubles, 81 singles and scored ID times in the
first and Is times in the fifth. The 'o1e Yanks
themselves. somethin' ought to be done about this.
Evening star., 1939-02-18
Central Heot Not General

Over 40 per cent of the 5000 900
homes surveyed by a governmental
agency in 203 urban areas do not
have central heating equipment.
Evening star., 1939-02-18
First 1899 Star Home
To Be Closed Soon

The first Silver Star Home of the
year, located at SAB Forty-second
street NV. Rutledge, will be open
to the public for the final day to-
morrow as the 30-day exhibition Pc
Rod under The Stars sponsorship
expires.
Built by Edward r. Carr, promi-
nent realtor and developer of Bar
naby. Woods, the new home contains
seven rooms and two baths. It was
designed by Dan Kirkhuff and M. T.
Bagley and has been attractively
furnished in old pieces and repro
auctions by Moody g. Gould of Be-
thesda. 1t is New England Colonial
in style.
The house bears the Endorsement
OF the Silver Star Homes Committee
headed by James S. Taylor of the
Federal Housing Administration.
During its four weeks of exhibition
1t has attracted huge crowds.
Evening star., 1939-02-18
F. A. Murray Invited
To Join in Honoring
J. w. Cothorine

Francis A. Murray, president
'of the Washington Real Estate
Board, has been invited as
honor guest to join members of
real estate groups in New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania and
Connecticut, who with other
business and civic leaders will
honor Joseph w. Catharine of
Brooklyn at a dinner in the
Biltmore Hotel March 2. Mr..
Catharine is retiring as presi-
dent Of the National Associa-
ton Of Real Estate Boards.
Glenn Frank, Madison, Wis,
chairman Of the Republican
Program Committee, will be the
principal speaker. He will talk
on the fundamental philosophy
of good national policy as it re-
lates to business. E. L. Osten-
dorf Of Cleveland, new president
OF the national association, also
will attend the dinner.
Evening star., 1939-02-18
Sa|esmanship Is Held
Home building
|ndustry's Need
Easing Of Cost in
Labor Is Noted in
1899 Picture
BY ]. G. DONLEY.

NEW YORK, Feb. 18-The total
of mortgages accepted for appraisal
by the F. H. A. continues to show
broad gains over comparable periods
a year ago. And the pace should
quicken as the busy season ap-
proaches.
Because of the likely expansion in
demand. along with rather low
stocks in some lines and the effect
upon costs of the wages and hours
legislation, builders hereabouts ex-
pect to see some small advances in
building material prices-probably
not more than 3 per cent as an
average.
But there is definite trend
toward easing costs of building la
Dor, with unions more conciliatory
and some concessions already made
in parts of this area, and in Phila-
delphla and Rochester, as to work.
ing hours and wage rates for various
crafts on home building and resi-
dental alteration work. 1t is esti-
mated that union concessions are
sufficient to take from 5 to 9 per
cent off the cost of a IS 900 house.
Salesmanship Need Seen.
More than it needs lower costs,
the home building industry needs
greater cooperation and co-ordina-
ton in promotion and merchandise
ing-more salesmanship. A great
many prospective home buyers do
not realize that the modern home is
just as far ahead of the home of a
decade ago as is the 1899 motor car.
Home insulation is as great an ad-
vance as steel bodies for automo-
blles; automatic heating is as much
OF an innovation as mechanical
gear-shifting, and fireproofing ad-
vancements in the home are a for
ward step comparable to safety glass
for cars.
Actually, the home of today" as
Lewis H. Brown, president of the
Johns-Manville Corp, recently put
1t, through better design and more
economical use of materials, not only
gives more value, but costs less
money"
There was time, Mr.. Brown re-
called, when this country grew at
pace that created an automatic de.
mand for building materials and
construction labor and services. But
lsee sALEsMANsHIP, Page B-5J
Evening star., 1939-02-18
Route for Reaching
New Silver Star
Home in Kent

The new Silver Star Home at
5047 Lowell street NV, Kent
may be reached from downtown
Washington by driving out
Massachusetts, avenue to Ne
braska avenue. Turn left on
Nebraska at Ward Circle and
continue past American Uni
versity to Loughboro road. Fol-
low Loughboro road to Lowell
street and Kent.
Situated on a lot which is
$50 by $50 feet in size, the dwell
ing was built by Korzendorfer
& Brooks in cooperation with
Phillips & Candy, developers of
the section. It was designed by
Elmer Cappelmann, and will be
exhibited for 30 days beginning
tomorrow under sponsorship of
The Star.
Evening star., 1939-02-18
Private bui|dino
Pace Picks Up
In District
Two Apartments,
81 Dwellings
Approved

The private building pace in the
District was considerably accelerated
during the past week as the Office OF
Building Inspector John w. Och
mann approved permits having
total valuation of $661 1856. An un-
usually large number of residential
building projects was a feature of
the building week.
Altogether 81 one-family dwellings
ard 2 apartments were approved.
One of the apartments will be a
$3.50, 900 structure, designed to house
more than 100 families.
More important permits of the
week follow:
Vermont Co., 1925 K street NV,
owners and builders; Robert O.
SchoH, architect; to erect one g.
story brick and concrete apartment
Clio units), 1701 Massachusetts
avenue NV; to cost $250,0OO.
Washington Wholesale Drug Ex-
change, Inc, 459 C street NV,
owners and builders; Porter &
Locke, architects; to erect one 2
story brick, concrete and steel ware
house. 80 N street Sc; to cost
$65 900.
D. j. DUNCAN, Inc, Tower Build
ing, owners and builders; George T.
Santmyers, architect; to erect seven
2-story brick and cinder block dwell
ings, 5118 to 5130 North Capitol
street; to cost $35 1000.
Jacob Roberts, 1915 K street NV,
owner and builder; George T. SAINT
(See BUILDING, Page B-3.)
Evening star., 1939-02-18
Paul Mellon Increases
Virginia HOLDINGS
81 ecial Dispatch to The Star.

81 eCidl OlSpdtCn 10 Inc star.
WARRENTON, Va, Feb. 18.-
Contract of sale has been signed
by Paul Mellon of Pittsburgh and
Upperville, Va, for purchase of 1851
acres of land on Goose Greek, from
State Senator Thomas B. Glascock
Of Bollingbrook, Upperville, Va.
The land adjoins other property
Of Mr.. Mellon in Fauquier County
and is part of the Milan farm,
which has been in the Glascock
family three generations. The land,
owned by the grandfather of Sen
ator Glascock. was also owned by
his father, the late Bedford Glas-
cock, who at one time owned 5000
acres in Northern Virginia, said to
be the largest consecutive acreage
owned by one person in the Sec
ton.
Mr.. Mellon has now acquired ap-
proximately $500 acres in Fauquier,
Evening star., 1939-02-18

and, it is reported, will build a
handsome residence on the property
more recently purchased which he
will make one of the show places
of the section.
The Milan farm is located in the
heart of the Piedmont hunting
section and is regarded as excellent
land. The purchase price was not
made public.