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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
VETERANS PLAN
 MASS MEETING
Council Urges Organiza- ton Against Critics,
 FavOrs Talks

A mass meeting to acquaint local veterans with their rights under the law to compensation, hospital care, widows pensions, burials and vet- erans' pensions will be held in May under the sponsorship of the Wa terbury Veterans Council. Mem berS of the council, meeting last night at the American Legion home, voted to arrange the gathering after lengthy discussion, during which it was claimed many veterans are not familiar with the rights to which they are entitled.
 The American Veterans associa- tion, new national organization, was charged by members with hav- ing been formed to oppose legisla : tion favoring veterans. The council voted to have its member organiza- tions build up their rolls as much as possible to enable them to defend themselves.
 Coming veterans events were an- nounced, among them the D. A. ". state convention here in June, the AO 0cNAtSpISy O1lucE ApT1 ~, ana a visit to Newington hospital by members of Florio Post Saturday night.
 Michael Giordano, president of council was chosen chairman of special committee to arrange for the mass meeting and selected on his committee the commanders of the council including: Yankee Di- vision Veterans association, Col. William J. Shanahan, Capt. William J. Slator; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Comdr. William Schneer John Luddy; Spanish War Veterans, Comdr. John Deschino; Jewish War Veterans, Comdr. Abraham Balton: Corp. Coyle Post, A. L., Capt. J. Peter Costigan Casper Davis Post, Condr. Thomas Bell; Disabled American Veterans, Comdr. Michael Dezinno; Lithuanian Veterans, Na- tional Comdr. John Danisavage, Comdr. Daniel Grisk. This commit tee will meet next Monday night at 8 o'clock at the Legion home to discuss plans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
M The Local
 Theates:s
STATE

Attractions concluding their en- agreements this evening at Warmers State theater include Nathaniel Hawthorne's '"The House of the Seven Gables" with George Sanders, Margaret Lindsay and Nan Grey: also Black Friday" with Boris Kar- loff and Bella Lugosi in the leading roles.
 Marking something new in the way of film entertainment the Swiss Family Robinson" comes to the screen at the State tomorrow after noon for three days only, as 8 vivid picturization of the intensely hu- man story that has been beloved by generations of readers.
 With such favorites as Thomas Mitchell, great character actor who scored so heavily in '"The Hunch- back of Notre Dame" Edna Best, fa- nous British actress and Freddie Bartholomew in the brilliant cast, this milhon-do production Is said to be one of the flneStA screen offerings of recent years, and to constitute an authentic and vivid recreation of the 13O-year-old best selling classic.
 The film deals intimately and vividly with the adventures of a family wrecked on South Sea island, and with their regenration after 8 struggle with nature in the raw.
 Some of the thrill-packed se- quences include: a terrific ship wreck during a terrifying storm; the exciting flight of the Robinson fam fly from the sinking brig to the safety of an unknown tropical island; their spine-tingling adven- lures in the f0rbidding recesses of a mysterious tamarind forest: a fierce electrical storm on the island which sllatters their half completed escape-boat: the nearly fatal ex- perience of one of the Robinson boys with a poisonous spider in a dark cave, and the accident to the baby of the family when 1t is srared in wild animal trap.
 Mitchell takes the part of the idealistic father, while Edna Best is seen as the wife who planes her husband for their plight. The four boys are portrayed by Freddie Bar tholomew, Terry Kilburn, Tim Holt and Baby Bobby Quilland-a quar- tet of the most talented juveniles in pictures.
 Tn addition the management will present one of the most unusual mystery stories to reach the screen this season Double Alibi" with Wayne Morris, Margaret Lindsay and William oargan in the princi- pai roles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
STRAND

Performances this evening At the popular Warner Bros. Strand the- ateT conclude the engagements Of Sonia Hsnis and . big cast in Everything Happens at Nlghts: also Ann Sothern in Congo Maisle. (
 Thrills galore will be the Keynote of the swell twin feature proeranl opening at the Strand tmorrow ag- tsrnoon for an engagement of four fzsadlining the program wllI be the spiaes stlnellng illm ssThs Return lof ut. <" wilh Wayne AsoFFie, Humphrey NogaFt and lsosQnnafy Lnno lu the leatuFed roles.
 The plciuFe ls judged ~ superior
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19

Bad theater will invariably drive out good theater. Bad music will have a tendency to drive out good music. Cheap literature, un- less carefully watched will com pletely destroy good literature.
 Bad manners win drive out good manners, and finally, bad Democracy will always drive out good Democracy unless all those who believe in good De- mocracy will band together into a strong group and win watch thereup0n, both day and night, lest bad Democracy sneak i'm through some unguarded loop. hole and corrupt the genuine article, as one rotten apple will affect whole barrel of good ones.
 And shall now rapidly run through the history of Democracy since the days of the famout Athe- nian experiment, to show you how the law of Thomas Gresham wrks when applied to Democracy.
 I must once more warn you that it is not a very happy story. But right now when Democracy on all sides is being threattned by tryan- ny, we had better face a few un- pleasant facts if we wish to save ourselves.
 NEXTs The Roman Republic falls when the stlrdiness Oe its common people declines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19

in every respect to Frankenstein, MT. Hyde. and other thrill films. And just in case you may be the scary type 1t is suggested that you strap yourself in your seat as you may be jolted right into the mid- de of the aisle as the sinister Dr. K wields lis scalpel upon innocent and uEisuspecting victims.
 Without revealing anything that may detract from the mystery. as it is linfolded. in the Him story, we can tell you that Humphrey Bogart is the william. And when better williams are played wen wager that Bogart will play them. With the aid of a makeup, which succeeds in making him look completely blood less, he Is shown at the beginning of the film as the lab assistant to Q famous blood specialist.
 The sleuthing efforts of a young newspaper reporter played by Wayne Morris and his interne friend played hy Dennis Morgan in tracking dMn the mysterious mslr- derer Of several victims eventually lead to. him. They discovered that he is none ether than the notorious pr. Xavier who was electrocuted c number of years ago and has been brought back to life hy 6 recent scientiflc experiment.
 zn the leading feminine role is s@s.=sesss.s.sssssz.Fs kessss ~ase anpsess ss s nurse and aids in the expose of Dr. ~, ftl
 cerfsatuKlng slae program Nlll bc ~fjse H1asskeepef's 1elEshtes'' wIfh Jgkn Gsnnet1 and AAolFlso k&enf0n ln tae eo=el1ffins leads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
SPRING-1940

Will hlacs bloom in Europe when the soil Is mutilated with war-murdered youth Or will the very elements recon Before the savage fiogging of the truth? Will not the sea grow sickened of the dead (Who crowd her freedom, like unwelcome guests Who bring their many brethren to be fed Unceasingiy) and roar in angry crests2 VIII birds excuse mauraders in the air Who i'll the quiet with repugnant noise, Whose fire belchtng guns bring man-hate there To rape the sanctity Of Natures poise? o will the spFing.maid smile upon that place Where chaos wears modern uniform, Where misery has knitted mourning lace? Or will the spring, too. vanish in the stormP
 -Nakhoma.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
ONE-LECCED STAR
 WILL DANCE HERE
''Peg-Leg" Bates, Colored Hoofer, Headlines Poli
 Vaudeville Tomorrow

Peg-Leg Bates, the worlds great est colored dancer headlines the all- star Broadway stage show being pre- sented tomorrow evening at g o'clock from the stage of the Loew Poli, ttteater for one performance only. '.f% .:-.
 Peg gLeg Bates is a one-legged hoofer, and dancers themselves re. fer to him as the most sensational hoofer of the day. He has just re- turned from a personal appearance tour of E,lropesS capitals, having been greeted everywhere with thun- derous ovations from audiences that aplaud not out Of sympathy, but solely on the lnent of his amazing dancing talent. His spectacular slc- cess stands as Q, testimonial to his wonderful courage. It was in an automobile accident in South Car- olina in 1918, when he was but a youngSter, that he last his leg. But this tragedy didn't daunt him for he learned to walk with crude crutch and having gained sufficient strength in his good leg he was ready to start his famous dancing career. Alter years of hard work he got his first break on Broadway in Lew Eeslie,s 'sBlackbirds', and the courageous kid flguratively tore down the house. That was back in 1928. and now Peg-Leg Bates is known everywhere as the No. 1 dancer of the country. Be sure to be at Loew,s PoH tomorrow night and meet this sensational person. ality. There are several other big acts that will appear on the same program. Gus Meyers, Jr., and the Loew Poli theater orchestra will provide the shows musical back ground.
 Tn addition and making this . big combination event of stage and screen, there will be. a gala dou- ble hit screen program, all present. ed with, absolutely no advance in our regular low prices.
 Comprising the screen fare, which tops; every show in town, are Pat O'Brien in Slightly Honorable" the merry story of two fun-loving sleuthS out to solve a murder. and ''Mutiny in" the Big House" . star tling drama featuring Charles Bick- ford and Barton McLane.
 Attractions coming to close at Ioew,S Pou tonight include "Of Mice and Men" starring Burgess Meredith and 'Isle of Destiny" featuring Will liam GarSan and June Lang.
 Attend Lbew's Poli every Thurs day evening and play Movie Party, at which $100 in cash prizes is given away every week. It's easy and it's fun Y.
 'Pinoccbio" will headline the big Easter show to be presented at this popular theater. Don't miss 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
EM EM

Editor, Tall Tower Topics The newly y-Organized Loyalty Club will hold its second meeting Wednesday, At the first barley each officer elected was given nick name. Those chosen were Lena CrOOkie Cap Cappello president Christine Vac IacOvnO vice president Anne Speedy Ace Gerace secretary; Marie Doc DocchiO treasurer; Rose Dynamite Fur Ferrucc, refreshment chairman Mary Gully LOngO legal advisor. The mem bershp has increased greatly since the club was organ ized Late in May the members will hold picnic to which the public will be invited Anne Gerace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19

Jackie Paul, New Yorker who divides his time be- tween here and there made many emmes heart throb orchestra at Hamilton Park last Thursday night He knows how to put number over much that the gals gener ally like to get his number Matty Houstons idea of
 practical joke is eating in Russian restaurant and slipping the waiter Finn" as tip. The gamorzing and the play from the payboys she received while in New York when she acclaimed "a personifcaton Of the Wilson's woemance with Nick Grinde her west coast steady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
KNIGHTSDISCUSS DINNER PLANS
Visit of Richard Reid, Out.
 standing Catholic Lay- man, Anticipated

An important meeting of Sheri- dan Council, 2A, Knights of ;Colum- bus, will be held tonight at 0:3C in the Columbus Club, 70 North Main street. In the absence of Grand Knight Charles E. Mcdonald
 who is ill at his home, Deputy Grand Knight Joseph Carolan will preside. < . v Final plans will be discussed to- night for the annual Catholic Ac- ton banquet of the council, which is to be held on Sunday night, April T, at the Hotel Elton. The guest of honor Is to be Richard Reid, editor of The Catholic News of New York city. f1t
 An educator, lawyer, and editor, Mir. Reid is one of the best known Catholic laynnen in America. For some 20 years he labored in spread ing Catholicism throughout Georgia where he practiced law, as well as edited The Bulletin, periodical. oi the Catholic Laymen's league.
 MT. Reid has been honored by many colleges, including Notre Dame University, which awarded him the Laetare Medal in 1886. He also received the ranking of Knight of St. Gregory from the Pope.
 Past Grand Knight Thomas w. Scadden is chairman of the commit tee in, charge of this annual event and will submit a reportt onight, as well as discuss plans with commit tee members. All are urged to be present. A report will also be submitted on plans for installation of the K. oi C.-spousored bell in St. Anthony z church, Prospect.
 A preliminary report is expected from the committee Investigating the possibility of the K. of c. found- ing and conducting a Catholic Luncheon club in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. Last Fridays column contained interesting paragraph asking you if it would be impossible for motorist to drive from Exchange Place to the of Highland Avenue and Chase Parkway without going under a railroad over pass or treste. It can be done by going OVER and not UNDER bridge. Here's hOw Go up North Main Street from the center to Spindle H to the Hancock Station to the ThOmaston Road over the FairmOunt Bridge to Huntington Avenue to Watertown Avenue, thence to Highland Avenue or the Chase Park Boule- ward Try it and see if I'm not right Joseph C. Candy. Were you in the Town of Waterbury all the time? Original disputants say that they wanted the trip made without going outside the city lnits-The Ed.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19

Gene Fennimore, toolmaker at Scovills and one of the organizers of the ZThetaP oldest fraternity at the Central Y has talked pretty Elsie Kraska of 28 Giles Street into trip up the middle aisle so after Saturday. March 3O it will be MT. and Mrs. Gene Fennimore. The groomtobe by the way is quite song writer his latest contribution to Tin Pan Alley being Under My Umbrella. !. . Patrolman Jimmy Stack is missed on his beat these nights, la grippe being the reason. Mary Dillon will be Mrs. Andy Cavanaugh before another two weeks roll around Eleanor valone was year older last Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
Tedsys Answess Co oANgUNa CRACKERS $
Questions on Comic Page

Questions on Comic Page
 1. "When anger rises, think of the consequences": Confucius.
 3. "Procrastination is the thief of time": Edward Young, Eng fish poet.
 3. "When the heart speaks glory itself is an illusion; Napo- leon Bonapart.
 4. Ignorance is bliss: Charles Dickens.
 s. "One should eat to live, not live to eat": Benjamin Franklin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
INDIA BOY, 4 HEALER"

Calcutta, India (UP)-PaSsenger traffic on the Eastern Bengal Rail- way has shown 8 substantial in- crease since reported healing powers of the 4-year-old son of a Saidpur station agent have become known. The boy is said to be able to cure sufferers by breathing on them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
Wi1dlife Joe saws

Wildife Joe says For more than years North Carolina farmer kept large backsnake in his crib During that time rats and mice short time ago the snake accidentally killed and immediately the vern started to increase Wanted good blacksnake by \. C. farmer 26 Mexican blue quail making their home the campus of Cameron College, Lawton, Okla homa Where they came from one knows, but the stables at the college keep them attracted Nal lard ducks efficient mosquito control agencies Texas Game Department biologists say They eliminate most of the larvae of the insect from the most badly infested places An observer in Kentucky out quail hunting day. He flushed rabbit but didn't shoot it. He didn't have to- because the frightened animal square into stone fence and killed itself From the National Wild life Federation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19

Dr. Rene w. Messier and his better half the former Mary Lou Garland celebrated six years of matrimonial happiness last Friday. Dan Sullivan, of Patrol man and Mrs. Joseph Sullivan spent the weekend in New York City. Joe Sullivan, haberdasher, teamed Connecticut Bridge trophy in tourney play staged at the Hotel EltOn Looks like Sully adept at cards as he is at tennis. Mickey Swata says the greatest body of Navy men today between the ages of 21 and "A years. The g to 29 class comes next.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
SWING INTO SPRING

Swing into Springl That seems to be the thing. Say 1t with flower or feather And disregard the weather. Swing into Springl Hear the birdies sing; Swing it as you go, Winters going, you know. Swing into Springl New styles must have their fling. Snowflakes are in the air But what do we care. Swing into Springl With new suits and everything. Who'd be downcaSt at that With brand new Easter Hat.
 EM F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19
Copyright, 1s4O for The Waterbury
By Hendrix WiIIem van Loon Illustrated by the author
Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fourteen
 Copyright Waterbury Democrat by NEA Service Incl that somewhat stressed the Atenan Democracy expense the people detail study the problem from that which allows be completely impartial and neutral In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-19

NEXTs The Roman Republic falls when the sturdiness Oe its common people declines.
Evening star., 1940-04-03

and when their should Bu
predicted American participation
knew that the President
expedionay force the Atlantic And at the time the
alleged
strongly opposing military participation.
Then observations Ambassador
supposed Jewish plot against the Reich easily
Pigments imagination
diplomat hardly poisoned
of the voecher Beobachter" formal dispatch
attempt intervene American domestic affairs AS it should
discussion Of the motives of the American Government
BY The Am rican Ahance Inc)
Evening star., 1940-04-03
Typographical GIee Club
Schedules Rehearsal

The newly formed Mems Glee
Club of the Columbia Typographical
Union No. 101 will meet for rehearsal
at the home of Charles Merkle,
1409 Monroe street NE, at pm.
Friday.
The club, organized Sunday,
elected William R. Perry president,
Luman E. James, vice president:
Walter H. Horn, secretary treasurer,
and Mr.. Merkle, librarian.
Edward A. Carey, voice teacher,
is directing the organization and
Dale Jackson Is the accompanist.
Evening star., 1940-04-03
Oldest Inhubitonts
Will Meet TONIGHT

The Association Of Oldest In
habitants of the District of CO.
lumbia will hold its regular monthly
session tonight at the Old Union
Engine House, at Nineteenth and
H streets NV.
The program, which will open at
7:30 pm, will include presentation
of several stereopticon slides in
color of Beautiful Spots in WASH
ington."
Evening star., 1940-04-03
Washington Observations
Association Of Small Stockholders Clash
With incentive Compensation Theory Today

in Jersey City, President Hill Of the
American Tobacco Co. addressed a
fervent written plea to all owners of
preferred and common shares, to
turn q deaf ear to the stockholders
emancipation" drive. Mr.. Hills
thesis is that 1t does not lie within
the interests Of his fellow stock
holders to change the essential plan
Of incentive compensation to man
agement,' as formulated in the COM
panys bylaws and under which un-
interrupted profitable results have
been produced for stockholders for
% years."
According to Mr.. Hill, the forces
seeking to break down the so-called
salary grab" system have specific
plans respecting American Tobacco.
''They would change" says Mr.. Hill,
"the broad principle of incentive
compensation under which the COM
panys historic success has been
built. They propose to do away with
incentive compensation altogether
on earnings up to $23, ,719 1892 so and
to prohibit it on earnings over
$27,7l9, 1925 President Hill corr
tends that "if company is to en-
dure, farsighted and competent
management operates, not only with
a view to current earnings, but to
earnings in coming years. Many
year wise management must make
large expenditures to insure con-
tinuity of success-expenditur
which may show profits only in
future years. In my opinion, the
Gilbert proposal encourages man
agement to be needless of the future,
and is therefore shortsighted and
dangerous.
Col. johnson for Vice President.
His old buddies of the American
Legion out in Oregon will enter the
name of Col. Louis johnson of West
Virginia, Assistant Secretary of War,
in the Statewide primaries on
May II as Democratic candidate for
vice president. The former National
Commander of the Legion tele-
graphed his West Coast comrades
that, while "honored and deeply
touched" by their plans, he believes
1t his duty to devote his energies
at this time toward the assurance
of peace for American by way of
sound and adequate national de-
fense." The Oregon boosters wired
Johnson in reply that they are run
ming their own show and propose
to 60 through with the plan regard
less Of the Assistant Secretary of
Wars preferences.
Roosevelt Family Division.
Presidential polite for 1910 is
marked by sharp division of senti-
ment in the Theodore Roosevelt
tribe. T. RS son, heir and namesake,
Col. Theodore Roosevelt of New York,
is a vociferous Dewey booster and
member of the district attorneys
brain trust. His sister, Alice Roose-
velt Longworth, is equally active in
Senator Taft's behalf. Princess
Alice's" lifelong chum, Ruth Hanna
Mccormick Simms, is co-manager
OF the Dewey campaign, but the
two women remain bosom friends.
Evening star., 1940-04-03
It can hardly be ignored by the

It can hardly be ignored by the
President. His own of1ceholders
and organizations have put him in
the race. His own campaign man
ager of two successful elections and
his own running mate in two elec-
tions are out against the third term.
It is not happy ending for po-
litical alliance that has established
until now the Democratic party as
an exponent of Jeffersonian prin-
ciples. For If Mr.. Roosevelt counte-
nances what is happening in the
primaries he will have done what
Washington refused to do and JET
ferson declined to do and every
President has been unwilling to do
since the beginning of the Republic.
Small wonder that some who know
the President well declare that at
the proper moment he will publicly
disclaim any ambition to succeed
himself.
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Evening star., 1940-04-03
Mayor Of Miami Dies
Of Heart AiIment
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MIAMI, Fla, April 3.-Mayor E.
George Sewell, 65, a major figure in
the development Of Miami, died yes
terday of heart ailment.
Mr.. Sewell was in his fourth term
as mayor. A native of Hartwell,
Ga, he came here in 1896, the year
Miami was incorporated, and opened
the first store in the then tiny COM
munity on the edge of the Ever
glades.
His vision was largely instrument
tai IN publicizing to the Nation this
areas advantages as a winter resort