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Evening star., 1940-03-29
HUNTINGTON STREET.

Dear Sir:
"As Is his custom, my husband read
aloud to me last evening your column In
The Star. Before answer Mrs. E. L. NJ
OF Arlington, Va, pause to thank you
most heartily for your interesting articles.
ITO your readers who have cardinals
In their gardens and are interested in
seeing them bathe, suggest that they
place their garden hose so that a fine
spray will fall gently on the shrubbery.
when do this, the cardinals perch on
a twig and have a wonderful shower bath.
For their sake water the rhododen-
drons this way. Times without number
have given my cardinals shower bath
while held the hose. AS another of your
correspondents said, the cardinals have
perched on nearby bush and seemed to
ask for shower
1T has been my observation that the
birds often bathe late in the afternoon.
Every truly yours, J. w. Y"
A misty shower from the garden hose
is one of the very finest ways to please
the birds. This has been suggested here,
from time to time.
There is one bird lover in the District
who calls us up regularly to advocate this
procedure.
Many of the birds like it, but partic-
ularly the robins.
Occasionally song sparrow will try it,
but usually he finds it little more than
he bargained for.
In using a hose this way, be sure to
find the most misting setting, and keep
it that way, preferably aimed straight up
In the air, or out at an angle as in water
ing shrubbery
There are some showers on the market
which give a fine mist like smoke. This
is very good, the only drawback being that
1t is blown like smoke in the wind, and so
is best used on MINDLESS day.
Il STREET.
Dear Sir:
"On the day the story about the cardi-
nails bath was published, it rained very
hard here in Washington, and during the
heaviest downpour outside my window on
the very top of tree sat q cardinal
flufiing his feathers and rather violently
huttering his wings and tail.
He seemed to be determined to be wet
all over and underneath as we'll, for he
used his beak to raise the feathers hard
to reach.
He remained there for 30 minutes and
seemed to enjoy himself greatly.
80 perhaps he likes a shower bath
rather than the bowl.
"At any rate, I will vote him clean
bird after that exhibition.
Sincerely, H. B."
Evening star., 1940-03-29

safety zone" which any one can see is
dangerous. Some day an auto steering
gear will 60 wrong and the loss of life
will be<appalling. W. ALLEN.
March 21.
Evening star., 1940-03-29
Means for Combating
Crime Discussed
Correspondents Urge More
Activity by Police
On Petrol Duty
tn fhA Edifnr oN sI,hs Efar.

TO the Editor Of The Star:
May kindly be granted space in your
wide-awake and progressive paper to
urge that Congress be requested to in
crease the Police Department personnel
by at least 800 men? This would help
the department to combat the vast
amount Of crime occurring almost daily
in the heart OF the city and In the out
lying sections under the jurisdiction of
the city heads.
The conditions existing at the present
time are deplorable to law-abiding cit
izens of the District of Columbia and to
the many visitors from other localities
Hence my, insistence that the Capital of
the Nation ought to be not only beauti-
full, but safe in every way. There should
be prompt action by Congress and by
the District Commissioners toward end
ing the conditions that prevail in
Washington
In my opinion, the increased force
would be step toward remedying the
sad situation which confronts the Dis
trict. 1t would help to rid our city Of
many undesirable elements-crooks, GAM
blers. gangsters, thieves, who prowl our
streets both day and night, eagerly
awaiting opportunity to commit crimes.
Mary. I regret to say, are not prose-
cuted. 1t is time for more action to
check criminal activity.
I firmly believe that 1t would prove
to be wise, advantageous and popular for
Congress TO demand that the District
Commissioners and the superintendent
OF police should place more foot patrol
men on the beats in the thickly settled
residential and business sections Of our
city. Let us get back to the old way Of
doing police work. Dispense with some
Of the automobile patrols.
think an astonishing improvement
could be attained in very short time
by increasing police personnel and in
sisting on action. HENRY F. ASH.
March %.
To the Editor of The Star:
The main fault of this present crime
wave lies not in the lack of policemen,
but in the handling of our present force.
Instead of trying to have the Federal
police detailed for metropolitan service,
we might transfer few men from traffic
duty at light-controlled intersections.
where they are not needed and are really
in the way, to crime wave duty.
Entirely too much time is devoted to
directing trafflc and picking up drunks
and vagrants, and not enough to the
running down of armed robbers. Our
larceny minded individuals realize this
and are taking advantage of the situa-
ton more and more every day. When
one is apprehended he generally draws a
wo-to-five-year sentence and is paroled
at two-thirds of this period for good
behavior.
am fully in accord with Representa-
tive Schultes suggestion about a year
ago, to make the life sentence manda-
tory in the case of armed robbery We
have laws to deal with this vicious branch
Of crime. Let's put teeth in them and
make them stick. That is the only way
in which we may break up this racket
Evening star., 1940-03-29

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the toriter. although the use OF
a pseudonym for publication is
permissible. Please be brier
Evening star., 1940-03-29

@. Who was the Man in the Iron
Mask?"-H. F.. C.
A. No definite conclusion has been
reached by historians regarding the
identity Of the Man with the Iron
Mask" He has been supposed to be Cd
the Duke of Vermandois, a natural son
OF Louis XIV: (2) an elder brother of
Louis XIV, 90 twin brother of Louis
XIV. 90 Count Matthioli, imprisoned for
treachery; 60 soldier of fortune named
Marechiel and co Gen. de Bulonde,
Evening star., 1940-03-29

March 25.
Evening star., 1940-03-29
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
ELECTRO PLAYERS
 IN SESSION HERE
Many Prominent Speakers Address One-Day Ses-
 sion at Hotel Elton

The annual regional meeting 0, the New England branches of tho American Electro-Platers' Society was attended by more than BOG members at the Hotel Elton here Saturday. The days program in- cluded technical talks and a ban- quet, wives and women friends be- ing entertained at a card party and tea in the afternoon.
 Speakers included E. A. Anderson of the New Jersey Zinc Company of Palmerton Pa., Austin B. Wilson, of the Chevrolet Motor Company Of Detroit; Thomas H. Chamberlain, supervisor of finishing at the Chase Brass and Copper Company, Fred erlck FulWorth, of Roslyn, Pa., Jo- seph Downes, of Middletown, na- t1onal vice-presidents, and w. J. R. Kennedy, of Springfield, Mass, na- tional executive secretary.
 The speakers spoke on various fields of the electro-plating indus try, describing new methods and giving illustrations with slides. A technical session was held also in the morning.
 While the men discussed problems Of their crafts, the women were at. tending tea and card party. Mrs. Louis Lougee was in charge of ar engagements, assisted by Mrs. E. T. Candee, Mrs. Robert Leather, Mrs. William D. Ehrencrona, and Mrs. Joseph McConaS.
 Ellsworth E. Candee, of the American Metal Hose Company opened the conference, but turned 1t over to Henry Cremaer, of New Haven who presided. MT. Candee was in charge of arrangements.
 Four acts of entertainment were given during the banquet at night, which was followed by dancing.
 The national convention of the organization will be held at Dayton, Ohio, June 10-13.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
GIRLS CAPTURE
 CLASS HONORS
MalOney School Honor Roll for April Announced
 By Principal

Josephine Parlo and Mary Zas- inovich are on the honor roll for the month of April in the eighth grade at Maloney school, according to the office of the principal.
 Many others are included for the various honors.
 The successful students are:
 Grade 8-A Ave-Josephine Parlo, Mary Zasinovich. B Ave-Anna Cris- pino, Lydia Ermida, Raymond Cali, Lucille Patnaude, Mary Lanosa, Thomas Seirniatkoski, Angeline MaSotta, Marshal Shaker, Olga Pal chick, Laurinda Coelho. c Ave-Eva Bartolini, Ruth Beebe, Rosalind Cip- riano, Rose Tropasso, Elizabeth Neumann, Concetta Sampieri.
 Grade "A Ave.-Anna Brush, Carolyn Schiavone, Anthony Colan- gelo, John Voulgaris, George Ffant- zis. B Ave.-Phyllis Natale, Angelo Rastelli, Charles Giampaolo, Her bert Malkin, Bernice Siemiatkoski. c Ave.-Beverly Malkin, Alice Mat eschi, Barbara Tomlinson. Frances Riddick, Anthony Russo, John Me Carthy, Bessie Dukas, Veronica Me- Govern, Ellen Valaitis.
 Grade GA Ave.-Jane Iorio. Rubin Bearz B William Behr. Dolores Guarini, Dolores Riccio Charmaine Thibodeau, Charles Yer nale, Julius Cicchetti, Theresa Pen nasilico, Rachael Cicchetti, c Ave- Albert Russo, Frances Spagnuolo Joseph zdoncZyk, Salvatore Com. mendatore, Mary Catapano. Rose mary Guarini, Madeline Berardo, Francis Roke, Doris Neumann,
 Grade 5--A Ave.-Angeline Rollo. Vivian Spardone. B Ave.-Lenore Spearo, Anna Zappulla, Marie Cip- riano, Lucy Garro. Eleanor George, Justine Palomba, Lena DiStefano. c Ave.-Matilda Bartilini. Con- stance Nichols, Albert Daversa. Glri Demir, Annette Laplante, Dorothy Ernest Stance, Michael DiMaria, Lucy D'Ambrosi, Joseph Napomiceno, Paul Iannacone.
 Grade A Aye.-Anna Panac- clone, Vivian Rulli. Theresa Schia-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
City Court In
 Silent Tribute
 To L0te Judge

A moments silence was Ob- served :n city court today for WOlcOtt Town Court Judge Layton Rose, who died sud- denly yesterday. fs-, 7
 After Court Officer Joseph Garvey opened the session, Judge John l.. Gaffney said:
 "I am sure that an of us re- gret the passing of Layton A. Rose, judge of the town court of KOIcOtt. He took a keen in- terest in the affairs of this court and, very frequently, with sympathetic und er standing, volunteered to act as a big brother in our juvenile court. This community will miss the services of Judge Rose"
 At the judges suggestion all those present in the courtroom stood up and Obserevd minute of silence. .%,....
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
SISTERHOOD HOST
 AT BENEFIT DANCE

With an attendance estimated at l,2O0, the Italian Sisterhood staged its annual Broadway floor show and dance Saturday evening at 6ucking- ham hall. The entertainment nro- gram also featured Betty DeMecca accordioniSt, and Gloria Zapuli. tan dancer, both of Waterbury. Proceeds Of the affair will be placed in the society'S welfare fund.
 The committee in charge of the event included:
 Miss Rose Del Principe and Miss Mary Trunfio, cochairmen. They were assisted by: Miss Marie Dami- ami, Miss Lucia Matarazzo, Miss Sylvia Perillo, Mrs. Minnie Marinaro Miss Anna Paternostra, Miss Nora Trunfio, Mis- Julia Jannetty, Mrs, A Capocchi, Miss Marguerite Esposito. Miss Jane Margiotti, Miss Catherine zappone, Miss Mary zappone, Miss Mary Favale, Mrs. Marie Verrastro Miss Mary Poralla, Miss Grace Pierro, Miss Olga Paris, Mis- Jose phlne Talarica, Mrs. Laura Mazzeo Mrs. Antoinette Asetta, Mrs. Con- cetta Mastracchio, Mrs. Scozzafava Mrs. Olympia Famiglietti, Mrs. Jose phine Ciccarelli, Mrs. Grace De- Mecco, Mrs. Josephine Morelli Mrs. Philomena Giusti, Mrs. Louise Storo, Mrs. Rose Fisher, Mrs. Rose Damico and Mary Pel- lizzari.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Y.M.C.A. Notes

The Beta lily of the Central Y. M. c. A. held a successful spring social at the Y. M. c. A. camp in Watertown on Friday evening. Twenty-one couples attended the af- fair and enjoyed a program of dancing, games, prize dances and re- treatments.
 The lucky spot dance was won by Kenneth Byrne and Ethel Hampson The elimination dance was won by Frank Durham and Mulylim Beck.
 Those in attendance were: Robert Waters, Jaon Manson, Gordon Du- buque, Lois VerVeer, Jack Hummer, Dorothy Gaess, Bane Schwartz, Doris Murphy, Ray Fenn, Murylin Beck, Frank Lovett, Doris Manson. William Stillwell, Margaret Sheehy, Al Class, Audrey Semple, Kenneth Byrne, Ethel Hampson, Paul Lyons, Nancy Northrop, Joe Delaney, Helen Conrick, Frances McCleery, Jessie Maryle, Robert Shumway, Ruth Kearns, Lucian Cantin, Kay Sheehy, Bernard Burns, Gladys Mueller, Vic Baker, Marjorie Hermans, John Garfield, Robert Wakeley, Carolyn Carter, William Herr, Jayne ODon- nel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
|SPIRT REFUSES
 TO PAY POLICE
Stack of Tickets for Viola ton of Parking Ordi-
 nance Presented

Arthur (Tzzy) Spirit, 30, of 134 Dwight street, former CrosDy higii school hoopster, will have 70 talk fast in city court Thursday ;n order to explain away why he allegedly never paid for 21 parking tickets since May of last year. s4
 Spirit refused to pay $1 for ticket placed on his automobile by officer Jingles Donahue for alleged illegal parking yesterday, electing 10 bring his case. to court.
 Research work on the part ot the police department last night un- earthed 21 tickets, which they stack ed into a fat deck, held together by a rubber band. The deck caused much comment when passed around among court attaches today.
 Failing to show in court this morning, Spirit was ordered brought in" by Prosecuting Attorney Michael J. Galullo. Attorney Perry Graicer- stein stepped up however and re- quested continuance, which was granted.
 The parking tickets are distribut- ed among the months of May, July. September, and November of last year. and of January, March and April of this year.
 They were signed by various mem 1erS of the police department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29

leased and brought to the floor for consideration the congressman must act, because he knows those back home and the people of America have put their trust in him and he is holding the security of their fu- ture in his power to act in their be- half. The adoption of this resolution and it MUST BECOME A LAW, will mean more as protection against involvement in wars than even our worthy rearmament program for home defense which has gained huge proportions since the inception of the European war.
 Unflinching Crusade
 The Mothers of the United States Of America are pledged to a con- stant and unf1inching crusade to put the control of our Nations des- tiny in the hands of the whole people whenever the peoples well fare may be in jeopardy. To com- municate with this organization. which is profit, non-partisan and non-Sectarian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29

Traffic court coffers Swelled tc the tune of $105 today after motor- istS paved for nolles of various charges. There were no trials.
 Edward Lahey, 27, of 186 Chest nut avenue, charged with reckless driving and operating without a license, paid $5 for the second charge, the first being nolled with out payment.
 Hits Bridge
 LAhey'S car crashed against the Washington avenue bridge April 19, damaging the support on one of the sides. The bridge was closed to traffic after the accident, and is still being repaired.
 John Russo, g, of 389 Congress avenue, a driver for the Waterbury Girls club was granted nolle on payment of $25 for charge of reckless driving.
 Prosecuting Attorney William K. Lawlor recommended the nolle,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
CANADIAN LEGION
 ATTEND SERVICES

The 23rd anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge was commemorateo by members of the local Canadian Legion yesterday at St. Ann's church. The members, along with representatives of other veterans organizations meet at the post rooms on Bank street at 10 a. m. and marched to the church behind the Fulton American band.
 Rev. Ubald Laurion celebrated the memorial mass, with Rev. Alfred Matthieu delivering the sermon.
 The mass was followed by a pro- gram at the legion quarters. Com mander Harry White was in charge
 Legion members sold primroses on the streets Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29

president. Instead of extending al
 invitation to all mothers to attend Mrs. Johnson frames her notice
 that the meeting is open to all anc that all mothers interested in keep. ing their sons at home and keepine America out of war will be presen1 at the next meeting. Mrs. Johnson also emphasizes the fact that the United States will be kept from ac. tual hostilities with European ol
 Asiatic powers only by mothers keeping members of Congress in.
 formed of their sentiments con. corning foreign commitments anC
 the tutility of murderous conflicts.
 Fish Resolutions
 The Mothers of the United States of America are sponsoring a move tc put through the Hamilton Fish Res olution (H. J. Res. 408 which pro- v1des for national referendum be- fore conscription for foreign wars. This move is finding unanimous and eVer-1ncreasing approval of organ lzatlons and deep thinking individ- uals who wish to see America maintain its traditional policy of peace and freedom from entangling alliances and intrigue. The sinister mnuendoes emanating from the Ma tlonal Capitol as to partisanship: feeling and support of the belliger- ents Ill the present European con- fict, is creating a hatred and un- neutral feeling that must be coun- teracted if the United States of America is to be assured of staying out of the war. Without doubt the best measure devised so far by our law makers to accomplish this pur- pose is H. J. Res. 4O8 sponsored by rugged and traditional American. prominent for his aggression and old fashioned Americanism, Hamil- ton Fish of New York.
 On January 9th, MT. Fish intro duced H. J. Res. 4O8 which provides for national referendum before con- scription for foreign wars. Thls should discourage the war mongers and their allies, who, like parasites and vultures thrive on the profits of wars and bloodshed, because it would make is impossible to raise an army here to fight the battles of selfish foreign nation.
 This proposed legislation was re- ferred to the Committee on Military Affairs, where, as a matter of con- gressional red tape and the efforts of it's enemies, it would remain in- definitely were no effort to secure it's release from Committee and brought to the floor of the House for consideration.
 Common Fodder"
 In order to secure this. the Mothers of the United States of America and others most interested n the future welfare of the younger generation of Americas manhood potential cannon fodder-are fight ng for attention of the American public to this all-important safe 'uard to the future of this country | To secure the release of the resolu- ion 1t is necessary that 218 of the S3 members sign petition for the | elease of the bill from committee. l Already many of our congressman | ave seen the necessity for imme- fate action to forestall the periis threatening to engulf our country in 'ar. It is the duty of every public p1rited citizen to immediately con- act his representative to make sure e has fulfilled his sacred duty to | ne people who elected him and to ! by affixing his signature } this petition immediately.
 As soon as the resolution is re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Accused Drivers Pay
 $1O5 In Assessments
Many Cases NOIIied Without Hearings TOday-$lO5
 Collected By City in Settlement of Complaints

seeting forth the circumstances of the small accident in which Russo was involved recently. MT. Lawlor also suggested that Judge John L. Gaffney make recommendation of leniency to the state motor vehicle department.
 The complete list of persons re- ceiving nolles with and without pay ment follows:
 NOIIes Granted
 Nolles were granted to the fol- lodWing motorists:
 John Russo, g, 389 Congress ave- nue, reckless driving, $25; John Mulholland, 29-37 Yale avenue. reckless driving, $25; George Achen- son, 27, 146 Griere street, Bristol, speeding, $10; Charles A. Gum, Jr. Torrington, speeding, $1O; Joseph Baker, 28, 109 Cloves street, no li- cense, $5; Edward Lahey, 27, 186 Chestnut avenue, reckless driving, no payment; no license, $5; James Herman, 19, 19 West View street, no license, $5; Nicholas Collins, 37. 455 Sylvan avenue, rules, $5; John Strong, %, 39 Silver street rules, no payment; Charles Maruska, l9, Naugatuck, rules, no payment; Isach Shein, 26 Wallingford, rules, $5; Peter G. Vitas, 21, 918 Bank street, reckless, no payment; rules, $lO; D. J. McCleery, 52, Watertown, rules no payment; Joseph Leone g, r Young street, speeding, no payment; Charles Edmond, 25, Cheshire, rules no payment; William Martin, 35, 43 Meadow street, reckless driving, no payment; Burton Smith, 20; Wood bury, rules, no payment; Clayton kaWocki, 20, III South Leonard street, no payment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
World War Veterans Join Mothers h Peace Appeal Campaign Concentrated in Keeping America Out of War, Sons at Home-Support Given Hamilton Fish's Referendum Bill on Hostilities

Prominent members of ex-service- mems organizations have pledged their support to the Waterbury unit ot the Connecticut Mothers Branch Of the Mothers of American Sons and are cooperating in focusing public interest in the campaign to keep the United States out of Euro pean affairs and war.
 An important meeting of the chapter will be held next Tues day evening at The Elton, it was announced today by Mrs. Katherine Johnson of 175 Fairlawn avenue,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
MELTON STARS IN NEW PROGRAM
Telephone Company Hour in Debut Tonight on
 NEG Red Network

James Melton, resident of Wes- ton, will be the featured tenor soloiSt on "T'he Telephone Hour" a new radio program which will be heard tonight for the first time. A regula: Monday evening event, the program will be heard from to 8:3O over WEAF', WTIC and the NEG red net work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
RUSSIAN CHURCH IN EASTER OBSERVANCE

A capacity crowd attended the easter Sunday services yesterday at St. Marys Russian Orthodox church on Crown street. Rev. Peter Dzu- bay. pastor, celebrated the tradition al Easter eve service which was fol- lowed by a procession.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
YOUTH OF 3 FEET 6 FLIES

Canton, Mass. -CUP)-America S smallest man with wings" is the assertion of Robert Draper, 2l who is only feet 6 inches tall and weighs 80 pounds, his parachute excepted. Draper started flying a year ago, passed a test for a pri- yate pilots license and now owns his own ship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Tenor

In addition to MT. Melton, the program will include Francia White. soprano, Donald Voorhees, directing a specially selected symphonic or chestra of 57 musicians and chorus of mixed voices. The American Telephone and Telegraph Company and associated companies compris- ing the Bell System are sponsors.
 "The Hills of Home" a popular melody by Fox, will be sung by James Melton on this evenings pro gram, Other selections to be heard tonight include: Fl Guarany,' and All Through The Night" by the orchestra; "The Maids of Cadiz." 7" with Francia White as soloist; a Stephen Foster medley featuring the chorus; and % soave fanciulla" from the opera La Boheme"-a duet by MT. Melton and Miss White.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILE-
Without CaloIncl--And You'll Jump Out (,
 Bed in the Morning Karin ,o Ca

The liver should pour out two pints of nauid bile into your bowels daily. If thjs bile is not flowing frcc!;. your food ma not digest. It may just decay in the bowels Gas bloats up your stonlaejr. You get const;. ,pated. Sou feel sour. sunk and the Uorld Cooks punk.
 It takes those good, cid Cartcr's Lit,Ir Liver Pills to get these tgo pints of biI. towing freely to nial.e yol fec, .'up and rp:" Amazing in making bile Cow freejv Ask for Carter's Little Liver Pills by nam. l0e and 26f. Stubbornly refuse any thinr elsc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29

vone, Angeline Ciarlc3l:o. Ursula McGovern. B Ave.-Jc2ephMorrone Flora Rastella. Mary Marci7ino. Lena Crestella, Anna Bellini. Sebastian Garro, Maurice Leduc. c A.a.-Rosc DiStefano, Edith Cip.;a;,o 3. Franc:G Lamberti, Vinal Duncan. Robert Di.
 Vto, Ann Nardozz'. Tne"asa Fam igletti. Annamay Iorio. M1ry D'An- gelo, Ralph Rinaldi.