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Evening star., 1939-02-05
Dance Chuirmon Named

Francis J. Rafferty, has been ap-
pointed chairman for the banquet
and dance to be held March II at
the Mayflower Hotel by the Ancient
Order of Hibernians and its ladies
auxiliary.
Evening star., 1939-02-05
Doctors Denied Special
Porkinq PRIVILEGES

On a recommendation by Trafnc
Director William A. Van Duzer, the
Commissioners yesterday denied q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21
Who Pulled Her Down?

Legislators at Hartford got quite face tiouS over the removal of the huge bronze statue which once graced the very pin nacle of the Capitol in a discussion this week Senator Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler suggested that a statue of Public Works Commissioner Robert J. Hurley be placed atop the Capitol to replace the winged Genius which stood there so long. Com missioner Hurleys department was in charge of the removal and it was Con- missioner Hurley who recommended that the statue be taken down in view of the fact that it constituted a menace to the lives of persons within the building.
 Former Judge of Probate Walter H. Clark of Hartford recently appeared be- fore the Appropriations Committee to urge replacement of the winged Genius. He declared that something is needed to grace the top of the structure. In antici- patton of a statue or figure of some sort the Public Works Department has placed a 1O-foot pinnacle of stone. Upon this will rest the figure or ornament that is to be designated as fit to crown the Capi- tol dome. But what form or shape this will take has not yet been decided. There fore, it would seem as if the proper thing would be to designate somebody to select a statue.
 The suggestion was made that the State Sculpture Commission be as- signed the job of making the choice. It might even be better to have the Legisla- ture authorize special group to perform this very Weighty task. And the entire state might well be taken into the confi- dence of whatever agency gets the job. After all the question of a proper and fitting substitute for the ponderous and not too handsome winged Genius is some thing in which we're all interested. If worse comes to worse the state could conduct contest for the best sugges- tion for dome adornment. At least they would be as good as those forthcoming from the Appropriations Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21
Freer Trade

Colonel Frank Knox, publisher of the Chicago News and former Republican candidate for the vice-presidency, created a mild sensation when, returning from South American tour, he suggested free trade with the Latin-American coun- tries. He was moved evidently by the double desire to strengthen international ties in this hemisphere and to provide larger outlet for our products in Central and South America. Obviously it would mean, too, our buying more goods from our southern neighbors
 It is an interesting idea mechanically, although few Americans would expect to see it put into effect unless world condi- tions made it necessary for American republics to snuggle up together more closely than we do now.
 For the present, at least, it seems more practical to consider the trade barriers existing among our own states, as na- tional conference has recently been do- ing. Many of these states have been legislating so severely against the prod ucts of other states, by discriminatory tariffs, that business writer at the Chi cago conference spoke of the danger of "Balkanizing" our country. The crest of the wave, however, is now said to be passing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21
Half Way Through

Passage by the House under suspension of rules of the Waterbury city manager referendum bill speeds this measure to- wards the Senate where undoubtedly no action will be taken until next week. In that time those who are interested in the proposal can appeal to local senators to support the bill But by the same token they might also be expected to listen to the objections of local senators or others who might not see eye to eye With pro- ponents on the matter For it will have to be conceded that the referendum bill is controversial imposing as 1t does the necessity of making radical change Tn our government if a successful test IS made.
 Senator George T. Culhane has been quoted as planning to oppose passage or the referendum bill. That certainly is his right and we can't quite see how any newspaper can come out and predict dire events to happen if he so much as voices one word of protest next Tuesday in the Senate. AS a matter of fact there are more opponents now of the proposed referendum simply because some sort of an effort is being made to force not merely the referendum on the citizens of Waterbury, but it's natural fOllOW-up, the city manager plan.
 We are not opposed to the referendum; we heartily endorse the idea of letting the voters decide if they want to continue the present charter or adopt new one. Eut we don't like to see the change forced on us or stuffed down our throats. The cry has been in Waterbury that city off cialS have forced their will on the people regardless of outcome. If a change is to tse made away from such tactics, why should we cram another dose of medicine into our systems. Let's take it in gradually.
 Originally the city manager referen- dunn was to be three weeks after passage Of the bill calling for one. Many objected. Now it will be held on city election day, but therell be no accompanying election, of city officials. That will take place in November, regardless of the referendum outcome The inference plainly is that we must be prepared to put city man. ager in next January. We don't believe such hurried change, if it did come to pass, would be warranted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21

cial ok Connecticut was among the three. In fact, this state enjoyed the dubious distinction of being the last state to ratify.
 Whether or not this is any claim to fame, we don't know, but certainly it gives orators an opportunity to crate and editors chance to write items like this one. Just what persuaded Connecticut legislators down through the years that have elapsed since the states were called on to ratify the Bill of Rights is mystery that perhaps will never be explained. We probably can draw pretty good conclusion as to why Connecticut did not ratify immediately. We were always deliberate state and never rushed in without giving careful consideration to what was to be done.
 On the subject of ratification of amend mentS to the federal constitution there was always hesitancy on the part of Connecticut legislators to get aboard. If you examined the progress of proposed amendment you would find Connecticut always among the last to ratify if she even did show such approval. If we could promise that the trend of current events in our fair state would now be changed overnight, we would chronicle it. However, ratification of the Bill of Rights will barely make a ripple in the pond of national events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21
Faith. Hope, Charity and Cuts
(American Metal Market)

The United States has been de- nouncing European and Asiatic military and economic affairs for three or four years. Despite our de- nunciations, Manchuria, half of China, Ethiopia, Austria, Czecho- slovakia, Memel and Albania have fallen to predatory conquerors. We are still denouncing.
 We are the worlds outstanding champion denouncers. There is no question about that. We might just as well denounce landslideS or fires or epidemics, or sin. If we are not going to do anything about it, then we have not the right to cri- cize anything any other nation in the world does, as long as they do not do it to us. We are not the pal adins of the world ideologies. But don't mistake that our turn will come and we shall take bitter pills which Germany, Italy and Japan will prescribe, if we continue writing notes and "denouncing."
 Don't let any chaucinist decieve himself that the United States is impregnable and invincible and can be independent and aloof from the rest Of the world. There have been two world wars since the Declara- tion of Independence and the United States has been drawn into each despite its will and thumb handed efforts to the contrary. As Walter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21
Book A Day
Hays Defends Democracy

It is high time that someone un- dertook to state the full case for democracy in these days of vaunted ideologies. Arthur Garfield Hays has done just that in Democracy Works" (Random House: $3) and the result is book that ought to be required reading for every Amer ican.
 It ought to be required reading because it demonstrates that we don't need either the revolution ary right or the left to preserve both security and liberty in Amer ica; that within the framework of our existing institutions there is instead ample f1exibility to meet the demands of a changing world. Finally, it ought to be read if for no other reason than to awaken a realization of just how well we are off today in contrast with the totalitarian states.
 The record Hays sets forth for democracy in this connection is striking; higher standard of living, free play for thought and life, greater education, more leisure, civil rights. Thus democracy gives, as he says, sense of power and dignity to the individual which makes the whole people responsible for their destiny.
 That is something you can't say, ( course, for the Relationships. Democracies have capacities, says Hays, which authoritarian states can never encompass. They are bound by no rules except to be responsive to what the people want. Therein lies their safety valve.
 Hays is not blind, however. to difficulties in the democratic state. But he sees democracy from the long term viewpoint. He is con- fident that in the light of 15O years progress under democratic government America is getting constantly closer to its goal, SO close in fact that certainly there is no call to other forms. Whether you will go all the way with Hays in this conclusion, you must admit he has written a profoundly stimulating book. Nor is there one more timely, vital now.-P. c. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21
Views of The Press

Lippmann recently pointed out, people are prone to remember only the World War of 1914. But there was a World War staged by Napo- leon. In those far off days our Con- gress decided to be neutral and embargo! It ruined our commerce; New England nearly seeded; our country was invaded and the Capitol at Washington burned; and if Ma poleon hadn't kept Englad so busy she might have won back hel American Colonies. None but midget states can keep out of a world war and there is only one thing for the United States to do and that is tC take the necessary steps which onl5 we can take, which, together with Britain and France, shall make a world war impossible. There are two ways to win fight; one is to black more eyes and knock out more teeth than your opponent does, anc the other is to prevent the fight from getting started. The same is true of wars.
 A distinguished Army Colone once said: Faith, Hope and Charity but the greatest of these is Cuts. Let us display our guts before it is too late.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21

Discussion of a fitting ornament of statue to put on top of the Capitol in place of winged Genius should provoke some interesting contributions. For eX- ample, State Senator Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler of Stratford suggested that Pub lie Works Commissioner Robert J. Hurley be placed up on the pinnacle in effigy or statue form. Commissioner Hurley's department took down the old statue. But better still, why not gigantic nut meg which could glisten in the sunlight. Or if honor were to be paid to Senator Wheeler, himself, we could get some skilled artisan to design beautiful big oyster and place it on half-shell. Oyster ing is his business. And still another idea pops out. How about one of those Schaigticoke Indians in full regalia, peer ing off toward the Kent reservation? Oh, there are dozens of such ideas just wait il4g to be brought forward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21

Can you imagine few years ago the Legislature giving ear to proposals that public utility concerns in this state be limited in powers. Now it is recommend ed that before water company can take land for it's own purposes it must show reasonable necessity We presume this would apply, too, to cities and towns owning their own waterworks and desir- ous of expanding them. This is an out growth of the fight over expansion of the Bridgeport Hydraulic Company in the Saugatuck Valley district which was decided in the companys favor if we're Democrat hammered away at encroach- ment upon natural resources; is the danger just beginning to become apparent?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21

An while on the subject of water every one should endorse and encourage the plan to have additional powers granted the State Water Commission. They would enable this body, for one thing, to exer- else more control over dams on water ways, requiring frequent inspection and corresponding attention by owners. Clearing up of debris-blocked streams is also problem of local flood control that cant be overlooked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21
It's Done, Folks

Did you notice any difference when you arose yesterday morning? You must have, for Connecticut was a different state Thursday morning than she was Wednesday a. m. In the interim the task of ratifying the first ten amend ments of the United States Constitution had been completed. Approval of the so- called Bill of Rights began 150 years ago.
 but there were shree states which stead fastly refused to approve these amend ments, although later ones did get off
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21

for the secretarial staff in order to coordinate governmental activi- ties.
 NOTE-Naturally, veteran Steve Early and General Pa" Watson continue in their regular jobs, with Marvin Mcintyre returning if his health permits.
 NAVAL PUZZLE
 To the House Appropriations Committee two and two make four, so it is stumped by this bewilder- ing Naval arithmetic:
 Hundreds of millions have been appropriated for the purchase of new fighting planes and the train ing O. pilots. Yet the Navy Selection (promotion) Board has marked for retirement nine ace flyers who are in the prime of life and have unblemished records.
 THE REASON: Their service has been confined wholly to avia- ton; they have no experience in commanding a ship.
 Each of the nine is a lieu tenant commander and a World War flyer, with extensive service as an aerial commander and more than 5000 hours in the air. Several are champions of speed and long distance flying. With an average of 21 years ex- perience each, these officers are irreplaceable.
 But the Selection Board has passed over them. Unless Con- gress Or the President intervenes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21
Current Comment

The fact that all nations are full of apprehension, and therefore full of vigilance today, may help to vert or at the worst to postpone the catastrophe.
 David Lloyd George, British
 wartime premier. "
 I've drawn three pays this ses- sion, and I don't think I've earned them. Pennsylvania State Senator Rob-
 ert Lee Jacobs.
 The steel industry is focal cen ter of monopolistic infection which, if not eradicated, may well cause the death of free capitalistic industry.
 Federal Trade Commission report to be the monopoly committee. ss
 My ancestors date back to the early Dutch settlers--a pretty tough bunch--and I am not afraid of be- ing shocked by the testimony of witnesses. Mrs. Elizabeth Hllsart, Rye, N. Y, housewife. drawn for jury ] duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21
Whats Your 1. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

l. What is the name for molten rock erupted by 8 volcano?
 2. In which State was President Mckinley born?
 3. Did Switzerland maintain neu. trality during the World War?
 A. Who was chosen as the ablest Representative in the poll of a picked group of newspaper corres- pondents recently conducted by "Life?"
 5. What is the correct pronuncia- tion of the word adversely?
 6. Into which river does the Cum berland River empty?
 2. Is a child born in China of American parents citizen of the U. S.?
 g. Which State is represented in Congress by Senator w. Warren Barbour?
 g. Where is the range of moun- tains known as the Hindu Rush?
 10. Has the U. s. Government ever issued a three dollar bill?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21
Selected Poem
THE DINNER HOUR
(Jane Sayre in the New York Sum

(Jane Sayre in the New York Sum I often wonder how-from five to six
 shall keep calm and sweet with dinner on And children rushing in like lunatics
 To tell what happened while they have been gone tennis match a football game must be
 Discussed, at length, while gravys being made, And there are certain papers must see Marked Excellent" while silvers being laid Upon a snowy cloth Oh, always there
 Is some reminding of brush and comb, And waiting for a step upon the stair
 To tell me that certain man is home. And yet, this time of day spent with my own Is what I'd miss the most-were alone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21

Gas he did in the case of Capt. Pat Towers, whom he made head of the Naval Aeronautics Bureau over the heads of the brass-hats), the nine lieutenant commanders will be turned out on a pension of $200 a month.
 The Appropriations Committee, aroused, has directed Representa- tive James G. Scrugham of Nev- ada, chairman of its naval sub committee, to make an inyeStiga- ton.
 CAPITAL CHAFF
 While Frank Murphy is out rid- ing in Rock Creek Park. a lot of work piles up on his desk in the Justice Department. His asso- ciates are restless over what they call the Attorney General bottle- neck" Federal investigators are interested in why The Brook lyn Tablet so consistently approves all NaZi-Fascist activities, even blessing the Good Friday attack upon Albania because "the AL banians were the savage back ward pagan Philippians of Europe. "The warmakers of London, Paris and Washington are responsible for this bloodshed on Good Fri day." continued the Tablet. Other Catholic journals did not concur. J. Edgar Hoover's G-men worked 520,000 hours of overtime last year.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21

spelling was altered because it is secret society. Flle word Klan was added to increase the alllteratlVe force of the jingle. o. Is passport required for Am- ericans to visit Puerto Rico? A. No. o. What is the first recorded date in history?
 A. Breasted says it is the year 4241 B, C., when the Egyptians introduced their calendar of 365 days.
 o. When will Lithuanian day be observed at the New York Worlds Fair? ....
 A. September 12. o. Why are some potatoes sold with the ends clipped off2
 A. Because of rot which is re- moved by clipping the ends of other wise good potatoes. o. What award did Henry Ford receive in 1888 for outstanding work in the field of mechanical engineer ing?
 A. The James Watt Internationa. Medal, given by the Council. Of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers The award was established in 1886 on the centenary of Watts birth and is given biennially. The medal was awarded to Henry Ford in Lon- ! don, England, April g, 1888. %
 o. Where may obtain informa- tion about the new dress uniform for officers of the U. s. army?
 A. Write to the superintendent of documents, government printing office, Washington, D. O., for Army ERegulation 600-38. This leaf1et costs five cents. o. What is the Federal tax on stock transfers?
 A. Two cents on each one hun dred dollars of face value or frac- tion thereof.
 Q. Was there an extra session of the last (75th) congress?
 A. Yes, President Roosevelt call- ed an extra session to convene Mo- vember Is, 1887. It adjourned De- cember 2l, 1897.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21

It was not so f Il if ul, at that. For the P r e si d e n t s
 town house is situated on East s ix ty = fth Street, in the shadow of the park, and fre- q u e n tly the First Lady or the Chief Ex- ecutive's moth- CT, Mrs. James Roosevelt, has sauntered along
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, April 21-The recent music show, I'd Rather Be Right" was founded on the fanci- full idea that President Roosevelt, strolling through Central Park, met his family, his cabinet, the Nine Old Men and many diverting adventures in that democratic public spot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21
Daily Almanac
Moon sets 8:56 p. m.

Moon sets 8:56 p. m.
 Sun rises 5.06 a. m.; sets 6:37 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 This is daylight saving time month. The day on which we turn the clocks ahead comes on April 30th this year, the very last day of the month. The period lasts but five months. less than half year which is all too short for many people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21
PRIZE HOG wREcKs SCALES

Norwich, Conn. (UP)-Attendants at Nawrocki Farm can only guess at the weight of their prize hog. Th.y tried weighing it once, on a 900-pound scale. The hog wrecked the instrument.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21

o. Which is correct: T looked in my bag" or I looked into my bag|
 A. q looked in my bag" is cor rect. Into is used with verbs of mo- tion as come, go, run, leap, etc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21

o. How did the Ku Klux Klan derive its name?
 A. From the Greek word Ky glos." which means circle. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21
THEY LIKE JIMMY

Incidentally, after James Roose- welt worked at Samuel Goldwyn's New York office awhile, his fellow workers developed respect and af- lection for him.
 One of his colleagues summed him up to me this way: Quiet spoken, doesn't talk unless he has something definite to say, friend- ly, business-like and conscientious. He is usually in the office ahead of everybody else and he can get his references any time from the phone operator, who generally can size up a man accurately" Perhaps his father would like to hear that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21

If you want copy of our book let THE DOG AND CAT BOOK" send to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21

the walk that leads to and from the Reservoir. F'ellow-citi- zens recognize them and say Hello" respectfully and without overdue gaping.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21
RELAX LIKE THE DICKENS

RELAX LIKE THE DICKENS
 Lin Yutang, the gentle Oriental philosopher, who told the western world how to live in his book, 'The Importance of Living" can- celled a social engagement the other night over the phone. But it'll be fun," his hostess persisted, why can't you come over for a little while, anyway"
 "I'd like to-" pleaded the Chin- csc sage, but I'm all in a dither. I'm so rushed. That magazine wants an essay on The Art of Re- taxation in the morning!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21
HYAH, EDDY!

L. Biancoli, the music critic, lured me to Nelson Eddy's concert at the Metropolitan Opera and warned, Tt won't be the same old Met. audience"
 Indeed not.
 A sell-out throng filled all cor ners of the Orphean citadel, from the ground floor up to "7th Heav- en-" The topmost gallery and the Diamond Horshoe had not a va cant chair.
 But this was not a typical mu- sic-loving crowd, nor an elegant one. Ironically enough, Eddy had brought out all his movie fans on the most important concert of his career. Melchcior, Flagstad, Pons, Ponselle and other operatic stars would have blushed to see occu- pants of the Diamond Horshoe of high school age, mostly pressing against the rail and ooh- ing and ahing after each song.
 Probably half the Eddy follow ing was not acquainted with the Farewell aria from Tristan and Isolde" before he sang it. But they cheered as if they were fa- vorably comparing his rendition with all the others.
 Even the Opera House ushers were aghast, being accustomed to adult adulation in that luxurious ly crimson music palace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21
Washington Merry Co., Round
D RE w PEARSON ROBERT S. ALLEN

WASHINGTON April 2l The U fleet sailing for Panama with secret orders
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-21

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR | Do not say, His wage is five dollars per day." say, "a day" or "per diem."