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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22

Blame it all on economic conditions, no doubt, but up in Boston Mayor Mau- rice J. Tobin who is no radical by any means likes the states law on horse-race betting He claims that the Suffolk Downs track operation in East Boston is important to the city's future economic success. Things have been pretty bad up Boston way for some few years now and Mayor Tobin has been exerting himself to keep the city's financial program on sound basis. We can we'll understand that elimination of such an important source of income neon might, at tnls point'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
Views of The Press

brush is likewise punishable by . fine of $25, even though it may not result in fire.
 Not everyone who carelessly toss- es away a cigarette or match will be caught and punished. Even if the reverse were true, lining the offen- der is unimportant measured against the heavy property damage and possible loss of life such carelessness may cause. Good citizens will always be careful about the danger of for- est fire. Under the conditions which prevail it is more than ever im- portant that every precaution be taken and that the laws be fully re- spected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
Selected Poem
PUZZLE

PUZZLE
 (Sidney Cooksley in the New York Time) All things find their road. The bee its hive The bat it's cavern, every lark its nest; All things that walk crawl or swim or dive Clear for the right road when it's time to rest The gull will trail thousand leagues to sea- And foxes trail weeks run from their brood; And one at last will veer back to its quay The others turn back to their patch of wood All things must find their road The mouse its mead The ant its hillock, every seed its loam; No matter where the vagrant highways lead The heart cannot forget its way back home. Why then must my senses fret and stir With fear I've lost the road that leads to her?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
THE FOREST FIRE HAZARD
 (Hartford Times)

There is ample evidence of the timeliness of State Forester Hawes' admonition against lighting fires in the open.
 Ever since the hurricane of last fall 1t has been realized that highly dangerous condition exists in the woods. The unusually dry season has added to that danger. At the end of the week news dispatches and the radio told of forest fires oil over New England.
 There is on official order against lighting fires. Those who disobey are subject to a $200 fine CT six months Imprisonment. or both. Throwing . lighted match or cigarette Into
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
Daily Almanac

Moon sets ll:28 p. m. Daylight time)
 Sun rises b:29 a. m. sets 8:09 p. m. Day- light time)
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 NO one can question the wisdom of authori- ties in closing the woodlands to normal ac- tivities. The dangers of forest and brush nres are so great that no chances of starting big fire. accidentally. of course, can be taken. careiessly-dropped cigarette or match might start blaze that would sweep Tor miles through valuable timberland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22

1. Of which river is the Clinch River a tributary?
 2. For which government agency do the initials ICC stand?
 3. Name the important British island possession off the south coast of China.
 1. Who is Chairman of the Na- tional Labor Relations Board?
 5. Did Switzerland maintain neu. trality during the World War?
 6. What is the correct pronuncias tion of the word declarative?
 T. What is helicopter?
 8. Into what river does the Pecos River empty?
 9. Which country was the first to formally recognize the independence of the United States?
 10. Name the British fortress and Crown colony at the western en- trance to the Mediterranean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22

six years after "the Judge" first was elected to Congress. She lived on Capitol Hill then, and she lives on "the Hilp' now, refusing to move from her comfortable quar- ters in the Methodist Building. Every morning she travels by street car to the State Depart ment.
 She takes all of Hull's letters, but in most cases Sne writes the letters herself, after the Secretary has said, '"Tell him I'll do what I can", or "Send the usual reply to this."
 Born 12 milese from Hul's birthplace, in Tennessee, Miss Harris has the same slow drawl, the same placid manner. She has known her boss since he was IS years old, and now that he is 67, she finds him still 8 strong man who takes good care of himself. Though declining polit- ical predictions, she says he would be wonderfully quail fied' for President.
 MERRY-GBO-ROUND
 Welly Kennon Hopkins, one- time Texas cowhand and chief of the Justice Department trial di- vision, is leading contender to suc- ceed Assistant Attorney General Brien McMahon. He's said to have the backing of Jim Farley. Washington newspaper women, who include some of the ablest members of the press corps, are seething at being referred to as society addresses" by Lady Lind- say, wife of the British Ambassa- dor. CIO leaders credit Harry Hopkins with the Presidents per- sonal intervention that led to the settlement of deadlocked coal ne- gotiations.
 Copyright, 1889, by United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
. HIGHLlGHTS FROM LATEST BOOKS
Six Men-War And a Smoke

AnQ a SInOke
 From "Soldiers of the Republic" !"
 Spanish War tale and one of the
 "A superb stories in Here Lies"
 Dorothy Parker collection (vik-
 ing: $2.5O).. Witty, tender. these
 stories. represent almost half of
 Dorothy Parker's literary product.
 The incident below takes place in
 8 Valencia restaurant.
 They were at the end of 48 hours leave from the trenches, and, for their holiday, they had all pooled their money for cigarets, and some thing had gone wrong, and the cigarets had never come through to them. I had a pack of American cigarets-ir. Spain rubies are as nothing to them-and I brought them out, and by mods and smiles and sort of breast stroke, made 1t understood that was offering it to those six men yearning for tobacco. When they saw what meant, each one of them rose and shook my hand. Darling of me to share my cigarets with the men on their way back to the trenches.
 They had all, the six of them, been in the war for over a year, and most of that time they had been in the trenches. Four of them were married. One had Q child, two had three children, one had five. They | had not heard from their families since they had left for the front. There had been no communica. ton: two of them had learned to write from men fighting next tc them in the trench, but they had lnot dared to write home. They be- |longed to Q union, and union men of course, are put to death If taken The village where their families ! lived had been captured. and if youl lwife gets q letter from c union man
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22

New England harbor defenses are not going to be overlooked by Congress. Port land, Maine, Boston and Narragansett Bay are going to get additional troops for their bases. And down at Fishers Island just across the Sound from Connecticut the harbor defenses are being increased by two firing batteries. Defense at any price for the strategic section of the will bring good returns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
Questions and Answers
ny FRKDERICK aa lxKRRY


 Enclose . three-csnt stamp for reply when addressing any ques. tion of fact of information Co the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau ct Warrington. Legal and medical advice cannot De givem, nor cam extended research be una lertaken. Be sure all mail is aa. dressed Go fhe WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- BEAU, lO1? Thirteenth Street.
 THE EDrTOR
 a. Does the Vatican City issue any coins?
 A. In December, 193O, the coin- age of Papal coins was resumed after lapse of 60 years.
 a Please give short biography of william O. Douglas, the most re- cent appointee to the United States Supreme Court.
 A. For biographies of MT. Jus tice Douglas and of all the other members of the United States Su- preme Court, send a stamped, self addressed envelope to our Washing ton Service Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth street, Washington, D. c.
 o. What is the Cabala?
 A. A secret and mystical inter- pretation of the Bible by Jews and medieval Christians, based on occult theosophy. It was later reduced to writing and became known to the public.
 c. Where can I get information about treatment for syphilis?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22

who knows but they'll shoot her for the connection?
 Suddenly ore of them looked at the clock then they filed out of the cafe, tired and dusty and little. as men of . mighty horde are little.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
TODAYS COMMON ERROR Do not say, 'sHis father cannot
 read or write," say, Tread nor write."

A. If you do not wish to consult your family physician, consult your County Health Officer, or your State Department of Health at the State Capital. The U. s. Bureau of Public Health, 18th and Constitu- tion avenue, Washington, D. C., will send a free booklet on request.
 O. Has Norma Shearer ever won an Academy award?
 A. Yes; the Academy of Motion Pitcure Arts and Sciences award for the best performance by an actress during the 1929-30 film production year, for her acting in "The Di- vorcee" and Their Own Desire" o. When were the subtreasuries of the United States abolished? A. By Act of May %, 1920. o. When and by whom is the award of the American Association for the Advancement of Science made?
 A. The prize is maintained by an anonymous donor, and is awarded annually at the conventions, in De- cember or January.
 @. Is 1t possible to describe the motions clockwise and counter clockwise without using the terms right-hand and left-hand? A. The following definitions do not use those terms. Clockwise: as thehands of a clock move; said of tha tdirection of a rotation about the axis or about the point of plane which is ordinarily reckoned nega- tive. Counter -clockwise: rotating in direction opopsite to that in which the hands of Q clock rotate.
 e. have a quantity of painted sail cloth from which I would like to remove the paint. Can it be done?
 A. First boil the cloth in lye solution in a plain iron kettle. The caustic will saponify the oil in the paint, after which the pigments and other ingredients can be washed away with soap and water.
 If you want copy of our book
 let "FAVORITE POEMS, send to
 The Waterbury Democrats Wash.
 ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth
 St., Washington, D. c. Enclose 10
 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22

Everybody's digging now. The Chinese are digging in and the British are digging out, and we Americans are digging up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22

CChsAys 4 O AO W passengers say that on the trip across the con- tinent he cradied |a mean-looking shotgun across his knees.
 One of them, |a little bolder than the rest, asked the singer what the hre- arm was for and jokingly wanted to know whether |Tibbett intend-
 tn take n few
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22

It seems queer that nobody's celebrat- ing the armistice between government and business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
Washington Merry-Go-Round
D R E W PEARSON ROBERT s. ALLEN
WASHINGTON, May 22

 
  Roosevelt Secretary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, May 22.-Lawrence Tibbett, the baritone, flew into New York from Hollywood re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
A Thought for Today

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.-Luke, 2:52.
 
 A Graceful and honorable old age is the child hood of mmortality.-Pindar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22

If you want . copy of our book let 'FAvORITE .POEMS", send to The Waterbury Democrats Wash ingt0n Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St.. Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
What's Your l. o?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
Truce Sought Here
 h Gasoline Feud

A conference between officials of the Merit oil Corp. and the Water- bury Gasoline Retailers Association was in progress late this morning with members of the latter group seeking to have the Merit concern raise their price per gallon to a basic normal of 14 cents now in ef- feet throughout the city.
 Gasoline dealers called of their agents who yesterday blocked the Merit station to regular trade by purchasing one gallon of gas and rendering bills ranging in value from $20 to $l00 in payment. Vari- cus other strategies, designed to harrass the Merit manager. and keep regular trade out, were ef- fected by approximately 30 inde- pendent dealers.
 President Edward Lane Of the as- sociation stated that all other sta. tioiis in the city ire selling their third grade gasoline at IA cents. He said that unless the conference to. day meets It's purpose. the cam. paign which started yesterday woulo be continued against the Merit sta. tion,
 Prosecutor Prank Healey said toe day that ne would not iSSue any warrant for the arrest of the fnan- ager on alleged violation Of the new gasoline price ordinance.
 He said that the nlleged violation did not come within the scope Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
UNIONS UNITE IN
 STRIKE PROGRAM
ClO Votes Support of A. F. of L. Teamsters in Cam.
 paign Here

Q. l. o. today joined hands with A. F. Of L. in preparing rnd placing in effect an "unfair list" in connec- ton with the prolonged strike of the truck drivers and helpers of local produce concerns.
 Alex Cashin, regional organizer for the International Union of Mine Mill and Shelter Workers, and acc lively affiliated with the Waterbury Brass Works union, Q CfO affiliate, said today that the support of his organization would be given whole- heartedly to the truckers. an A, F. of L. affiliate in connection with their strike.
 He said that six local concerns handling produce from the strike. bound concerns had been placed on . "blaek list" and tha tthe list would be submitted to the thousands of C1O workers in the city. We will back the truckers to the limit" he said. He estimated that the black list would have considerable effect because Of the fact that the CfO workers are so numerous in the city.
 The strike continued in effect to- day with no major developments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28

been much canning of fruits and vegetables. Many of these were do- mated by friends of the Nursery.
 Huge Task
 In caring for the children and families of those with whom the Nursery is dealing, the management recognizes their responsibilities, the large task, they have to perform the challenge they have, to do it well. They realize that 1t is iimpos- sible to do 1t alone. The Nursery is part of the community. The Nursery acknowledges with gratitude and a deep sense of appreciation the help received during the past year from the community particularly from all the social agencies, churches, clubs, and individuals who have so gen. erously shown their interest.
 Visitors are welcome at the Nursery located at 46 Kingsbury street. During the past year we were happy to welcome 240 visitors and receive donations of food, clothing, toys, books, etc., from over 222 dona- tors,
 All those who are interested in helping this work with little chil- dren may leave contributions at the Nursery or may become regular sub- scribers to the support of the work by notifying the Treasurer Mrs. Ed win Hunt, Jr., % Glen Ridge street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
CHORISTERS OFFER
 ANNUAL PROGRAM

Tho Waterbury Choristers will present their second annual concert under the direction of susanne Fox Drufa at the Hotel Elton ballroom on Thursday evening, February 9th, at 8:ib o'clock.
 Several choral numbers as well as some very unique harmoniying ar. rangements in trio and quartette form will be rendered by members of this chorus of 90 mixed voices.
 The soloists include such promi- ncnt singers as Mrs. Joseph Neill, Watertown, Mrs. George Whalen, Miss Mary Bhyles. Mrs. Susanne r Drufa, Marcel Doucette, John Me- Lelland and Edward Gilbert.
 Dancing will follow the concert Adelene Russell's orchestra will play
 The Waterbury Choristers are members of the State Federation Vi Music clubs, of which their director Mrs. Drufa, is State Choral chair man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
And 9O% Made Good!
Records of Superior Court Probation Officer Show That Youth Can Come Back"-246 Given Chance-Only "A Failed to Keep Promise in
 Ten-Year Period.
Ten-Year Period.

Ninety per cent of the 246 men and boys placed on probation by the superior court here during the past decade, 1929-l939, took advantage of their opportunity and adhered strict ly to the principles of righteous liv- ing, according to @ report issued to- day by Probation Officer William M. Harris.
 Cost of jailing the 222 successful probationers would have amounted to $2l6,450, whereas the probation system during the period required an expenditure of less than $l5,000, 8 saving of more than $200,000. MT. Harris says in his interesting report.
 24 Failed!
 The report indicates that only 24 of the 246 given a second chance by the court continued in their way ward ways. Ages of the 246 ranged from l6 to 8i. The court saw At, during the past ten years to deal lightly with boys of l9, more than any accused at other ages. Twenty nine of the probationers were 19
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
DEvALERA MAY
 PAY VISIT HERE
Trish-Americans Hopeful of Entertaining Distin-
 guished Guest

Hope that Waterbury will have opportunity to entertain Ramon De- Valera, active head of the govern- ment of Fire, was raised last night by William Boyle, president of the Irish- American club, when he told club members that he had received promising reports on the possibility.
 Mir. De Valera will visit in this country of his birth In April oi May, his first trip here in a number of years. He will be entertained at the White House and is expected to &C., company Thomas J. McArdle of Dublin, visitor in Waterbury at the home of Thomas P. Cassidy, manager of the Prudential Insur- ance company here, some months ago, on survey of the official Fire exhibition at the Worlds Fair in New York. It will be the first time that Ireland as an independent country has exhibited her products at any international exposition.
 The official itinerary of the Irish statesman's visit is expected within the next few days, President Boyle told the club, which cabled an in- vitation for MT. De Valera to visit Waterbury some time ago.
 The club met last night in Can- adian Legion hall and the comr littee for the St. Patrick's day celebration reported plans for a record-break- ing observation Of the day. A social will be held Feb. 10 and amendments to the by-laws and constitution will be offered at the next meeting. Five membership applications were ac- cepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28

by tn large number of probation CTS who have met their problems as individuals and become useful citizens.
 Tt is interesting to note that 19 Is the largest age group; that over one-half of the probationers are within the six years starting with l7 and ending with 22; that over 200 of the 246 cases were under 3l years of age.
 No Coddling
 Continuing our study, we re- cord the number of cases placed on probation at each criminal session of the court. beginning with June, 1929. We show the number who failed and summar- ize our figures for each year.
 We often hear 1t said that probation is means of coddling delinquents who take advantage of the opportunity which has been generously extended to them through the judicial system. This report would not substantiate that belief; neither would 1t indicate that the average person placed on probation viewed this action by the Court in any other light than Q privilege of rehabilitation of his social behavior with incarceration and under the guidance of friendly leadership. Certainly Q system that saves ninety per cent of those who are intrusted to It's care, deserves endorsement and is worthy of our support.
 And finally. let's consider the cost. If the 222 probationers had been committed to a state insti- tuition at $i2.50 per week for eighteen months (the cost and length of commitment at the State Reformatory) their expense to the state, outside of the cost of parole for one year following discharge and their possible re- commitment for breaking parole followed by further confinement as parole violators would have been $2l6,450. Compare this with the cost of probation and we find that the state paid less than $i6,- 900 for these cases, q saving of over $200,oo0.
 "Lest this statement be mis- understood and construed as ail argument against the use of state institutions, we should remember that probation receives the cream of those who appear before the court. They are usually first of- lenders and show promise of abil- fly to take advantage of the opportunities offered by probation. We still need our jails, reforma- tories. and prisons for those classes of offenders who simply will not make the effort to ad- just themselves properly in society under the probation system. The responsibility of the court Is to use all the machinery at It's com- mand to distinguish between of- lenders who will respond to such treatment as the probation system offers and those who need more drastic methods Of rehabilitation.
 WILLIAM M. HARRIS
 Probation Officer of the
 Superior Court of New
 Haven County at Waterbury,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
COMPLAINT FILED
 AGAINST OFFICER

Police Superintendent William J. Roach announced this morning that Traffic officer William Mccarthy has been suspended. Charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and intoxication will be forwarded to Mayor Prank Hayes, the superin- tendent said.
 The suspension resulted from e disturbance early last night ct Pa- trolman McCarthy's home on Sav- ings street. After complaints had been received at headquarters, Sergt. Edward Aston and several patrol men were sent to the scene, and Patrolman Mccarthy was taken to headquarters.
 supt. Roach said the suspension was based on reports submitted to him by Deputy Superintendent Daniel J. Carson and Capt. Fred Hickey,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-28
Day Nursery Appeals
 To Friends For Funds
Work of Institution Community Asset-AnnuaI Report Reveals Activities of Year; Officers Elected for '30

Mrs. Frederick Kellogg was elect ed president of the Waterbury Day nursery at the annual meeting re- gently. Other officers are: Vice. president, Mrs. Edwin Northrop; treasurer. Mrs. Edwin Hunt; secre- tary, Mrs. E. K. English.
 Serving on the board of mana gers are: Miss Helen Frisbie, Mrs, Walter Barber, Mrs. E. Beckwitll Hitchcock, Mrs. Willis Hall, Mrs, Nelson Pomeroy, Mrs. Robert Griggs, Miss Helen I. Driggs, Mrs, Hugh Thompson, Miss Meta Wake, Mrs. George Goss, Mrs. Allen Boardman and Mrs. Alfred Hart.
 Annual Report
 The annual report read as fol- lows:
 '"The Nursery has had very &C., tive and busy year. With an aver age of 55 children on the roll and an aggregate attendance of l0,240. The depression seems to have had little effect upon the Day Nursery attendance, and inspite of measles, chicken pox and whooping cough, the nursery attendance has been quite regular.
 108 families made inquiries about Nursery care for their children. Their reasons for application were sickness, desertion, disqualification, unemployment, insufficient income, death of one or both parents, and behavior problems.
 Although many of these problems were not those that would be bene- flted by Day Nursery care, the Nursery has been able to get them In touch with the right organiza- ton to help them. These and many other social service problems in- yolved approximately 2000 visits to the homes and interviews with so- cial service agencies, clubs, and in- dividuals by the superintendent.
 Since the Nursery serves an ag- gregate of approximately 20,478 meals during the year, there has