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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-22
THE HAND SIGNALS
 PUZZLE DRIVERS
Many Motorists Poorly In- structed on Rules of
 the Road
BULLETIN READ TO-DAY

More difficulty is experienced with hand signals than with any other driving act by applicants for operators licenses when taking ex- aminations before the inspectors of the state motor vehicle department. Out of 1884 persons examined re- gently, 220 gave improper or sloppy" signals or failed to give any signal at all when the occasion demanded.
 The next hardest task for new applicants seemed to be backing their cars. Lack of training was ap- parent in this respect in 186 cases. Considerable difficulty was experi- fenced by 160 in starting cars, and 107 had lot of trouble with the shifting mecha nisms.
 In the actual road performance, Al prospective operators appeared to be improperly instructed in the making of left turns. They were persistent in cutting corners or making turns on the wrong side of the center of the road. Examiners found a large number of drivers who used little or no caution when approaching an intersection, the point where accidents most fre- quent1y occur. Occasionally an ap- plicant was found who was too cautious in approaching an inter section, and slowed his vehicle down when it was unnecessary, thus interfering with others in traffic.
 About per cent of those ap- plying had not learned to steer their vehicles properly. A like per- centage seemed to be unfamiliar with proper performance on hills. in parking, in pulling away from the curb, in granting right of way, and the use of the safety equip ment such as brakes and mirror. Others failed to perform properly when such problems as passing standing trolleys, parked cars and pedestrians, were given them.
 Others failed in the observance of traffic signs and lights, and in the proper use of rotary traffic. A large number of applicants for h- censes recently claimed to be driv- CTS of experience, but it was found necessary by the examiners to re- ject one in every twenty-five of those claiming driving experience. The rate of rejection among new or inexperienced applicants was one in every seven. Approximately 10 per cent of all those to apply were rejected. More careful train ing for all applicants is recom- mended by Commissioner Robbins B. Stockel.
 The above bulletin. prepared by Mir Stoeckel, was read to-day by station announcer from WTIC, the Travellers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-22
When Y0urC Hangs On, Mix
 This at Home

For coughs due to colds, the best remedy that money could buy can easily be mixed at home. It saves money and gives you the most reliable, quick-act- ing medicine you ever used. The way it takes hold of stubborn coughs, giving immediate relief, is astonishing.
 Any druggist can supply you with 21h ounces of Pinex. Pour this into a pint bottle, and fill up with plain gran ulated sugar syrup or strained honey. It's 10 trouble at all to mix, and when you once use it, you will never be with out it. Keeps perfectly and tastes good-children really like it.
 It is surprising how quickly this loonns the germ.laden phlegm, and soothes the inflamed membranes. At the same time, part of the medicine is absorbed into the blood, where it acts directly on the bronchial tubes, and helps the system throw of the whole trouble. Even those severe coughs which follow cold epidemics, are promptly ended.
 Pinex is a highly concentrated com pound of Norway Pine, containing the active agent of creosote, in a refined, palatable form. Nothing known in medicine is more helpful in cases of severe coughs and bronchial irritations.
 Do not accept a substitute for Pinex. It is guaranteed to give prompt relief or money refunded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-22
World Court Talk
 At State College
Foremost American Lecturer to Address Student Body
 Oct 26 in Behalf of Woman Voters

nal of International Law. At various times he has served as lecturer Tn the Academy of International Law at The Hague, reader in the Uni- versity of Calcutta, and legal ad- visor to the International confer ence on Russian regugees. He is a member of the Chinese political and Social Science association.
 He is the author of numerous books. including: CD The Perma- nent Court of International Justice and the Question of American Participat.on; CD Current Inter national Cooperation: (3) Les Avis Consultatifs de la Cour Perman- ente de Justice Internationale; and (4) The World Court, 1922-1929.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-22
Quota Club Annual
 Meeting At Elton Nov. ,

The general committee in charge of arrangements of the annual New England conference of Quota clubs, to be held at the Elton November T, met at Rosanne Tavern, Middle bury last evening and made plans for the evening. It was reported that the national president. Miss Catherine Olmey of Worcester, and Miss Bertha Goldthwaites of Bos- ton, an international director, will speak. Those at the meeting last evening were the Misses Jennie M. O'Neill, Grace Wolff, Anna and Rose Carley, Louise Rich, Mary Hennessey, Dora Egan, Harriet Gregory, Mary Franklin and Mrs. Oscar w. Noble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-22

after-effects to follow your relief. ]
 This pleasant way to alkalinize your system is so much better-so much qicker-than attempting to accomplish the same thing by diet. But you cannot do this with any form of magnesia. Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Is the formula:. it is the one preparation that gives you magnesia in perfect suspension. It is alkaline, it's action is thorough. and there is nothing more soothing to an ailing stomach or more help full to sluggish bowels. Drhggists have Phillips Milk of Magnesia in 25c and soc bottles.
 The best way to whiten teeth is with Phillips Dental Magnesia- the ideal dentifrice. Try it and see for yourself how white your teeth become. At drug stores everywhere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-22
MERIDEN BOY IN
 FATAACCIDENT. John SOzzeri Killed in Crash With Grove & Co Truck ON WAY TO SCHOOL

Edward I. Epstein of 129 Fulton Park avenue, employed by the Grove ( Company. Inc, of this city, was involved in a fatal auto mobile accident in Meriden yester- day. John Scoz=eri, 13, of 35 Tracey a.enue, Meriden, was almost instantly killed when his bicycle collided with the truck driven by Epstein. The youngster was on his way to school when he. pulled sharply to one side to avoid run ming down two small lads. He crashed into the local truck and was killed.
 Epstein was released after being questioned by the police of Meri- den. A coroner's investigation is now being conducted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-22
U. s. Urged To
 Join League
Hartford Minister Tells Naugatuck Valley Association
 Our Aid Needed

ary in China for 30 years and he told of the political conditions there during the past few years.
 Rev MT Boyd told of the diff culties through which the residents of North Dakota are now passing while Rev Lane discussed experi- ments in church school work. A report f the National Congrega- tional Council held in Seattle last June was read by Rev Hance.
 Rev Moses R. Lowell presided as chairman of the program com mittee. Dinner was served by the women of the church. Others on the committee in charge included Rev. G. R. Lewis, Rev Joseph o. Todd, Rev M. W. owen and Rev C. E., Wells
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-22

Members of the. Naugatuck Val ley association of Congregational Churches and Ministers gathered last night at the First Church, this city, and heard an address by Rev Dr John M. Phillips of Center Church, Hartford. The speaker urged active participation by the United States in the League of Nations. He said it is the duty of this country to take an official part in the activities of the inter- national combine.
 Rev Edward H. Smith of Foo Chow, China; Rev William T. Boyd of North Dakota, Rev G. Homer Lane of Torrington and Rev E.. R. Hance of NGugatuck also spoke. Rev MT Sm:.h has been a mission
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-22
Fine Program at
 Trinity Church
Acolyte Meeting of Guild of Connecticut Last
 Night

The annual acolyte service of the Serv,rs' Guild of Connecticut took place last night at Trinity Er.scopal church, this city. All sections of the state were repre- sented at the gathering. Rev Jo-@ seph ,Racioppi, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, Bridgeport, ad- dressed the members of the guild, urging them to devote their talents to proper use and in the service of God. F
 At 6:30 o'clock last evening the out-of-town guests were entertain- ed at supper in the church parlors. John Dallywater was in charge or the arrangements. A special mus ical program was presented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-22
pRETTY I0Nf, HOPS

Washington.-The average dis- tance flown by passengers on American air lines has been in- creasing since January. 1880. the U. S. department of commerce res ports. In the last 1e months American air lines have carried 600.000 persons for an average hop of aB0 miles. the report shows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-22

Mexico City.-Mexican air off, cials have adopted new rule which figures to aid materially in the safety of passengers on air transports. The rule states that all aircraft with a caacity of more than ten passengers must carry a co-pilot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-22
RACE IN JANUARY

Miami. Fla.-While the north freezes in sub-zero temperatures. Miami will be holding it's All American Air races. The events
 one of the big races of the coun- try, will be run off next January. Army. Navy and Marine planes will take part in the air spectacle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-22
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Oct 22.-UP)-Fore- cast for Thursday and Friday:
 Vermont: Fair tonight and Fri day; slightly warmer Friday.
 Maine, New Hampshire, Massa- chusetts, Rhode Island and Connec- ticut: Fair tonight and Friday; not much change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-22
Witness Missing,
 Nolle Gypsy's Case
Complainant Appears After Matter Is Disposed of BY
 Court

morning on the charge of operat-i ing a motor vehicle while under the influ nee of liquor. A nolle. was entered in the case of James IT, Barnes, 26,. of 494 Wilson street, charged with operating without q; license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-22
TEMPERATURES

Washington, Oct 22.-(UP)- Highest temperatures yesterday and
 lowest last night in 20 cities were
 reported by the weather bureau to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-22
D0UCETTE WINS STATE RADIO AUDITI0NE
It Will Appear Exclusively, Starting
 To-day in the Democrat

The intimate story of the worlds greatest inventive genius as told by his lifelong associate Major William Joseph Hammer his friend and felow-scentist since boyhood. fs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15
Household Methods
By BETSY CALLISTER.
Stenciled Designs.

Stenciling is one of the easy methods
of decorating Furniture, walls, cur
tains, cushions, can all be really very
charmingly decorated in this way.
The idea is simple. You simply fasten
over the thing to be decorated piece
Of cardboard with the design you wish
cut out, and then you paint the ex-
posed surface. If you wish design In
several colors, you have several stem
cils-that is, several pieces Of paste
board, each with part Of the design
cut out Then, If you have q pink
rose of three shades, with green stem
and leaves of top shades, you have flve
stencils One shows holes or cutouts for
the pink leaves of the lightest shade.
one Of pink leaves Of the middle shade
and one for pink leaves OF the darkest
shade. There are two stencils Tor the
green-one for the lighter, one for the
darker. The object is allowed to dry
thoroughly after each color Is put on.
If the stenciled design Is put on a
dark background, you must select bright
colors so that they will show properly.
Or If you are yourself painting the
background, then trace the outline OF
the design to be stenciled before you
design uncolored the background color.
Ordinary Oil colors in tubes are good
for stenciling. Mix the paints with
gasoline-and then handle very care
fully-when using on fabrics. And add
little Japan drier when using on WOOD.
When you have Stenciled on fabric,
let it dry, then lay face down on
folded sheet, cover it with three thick
nesses of cotton, wrung out OF cold
water, and press with hot iron.
When stenciling on fabric, the fabric
should be stretched over a drawing
board or a pastry board, which is COW
cred with white plotting paper, fas-
tened on with thumb tacks-and the
fabric, too, should be fastened smooth
with thumb tacks.
You can buy the stencils already
made-sheets of stiff cardboard with
the design to be stenciled cut out. You
place the stencil in the position where
you wish the design, tack it in place
with thumb tacks-or hold it securely
and then apply the color to the exposed
part of the fabric or wood. It Is pos
sible to cut your own stencils. but dim
cult However, 1t can be done. The
paper from which they are cut should
be a good grade Of cardboard, thick
enough to be moisture proof
At the edges of the stencil hold the
brush upright, so that the bristleS won't
work under the edges and make the
design irregular.
You will have to experiment little
to find out how thick or how thin to
have the oil colors They must not be
thin enough to run under the edge OF
the stencil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15
Cancer Of the Stomach.

els 1t possible" asks a correspondent,
"for q doctor to take one look at an
X-ray Of mans stomach and an
nounce definitely that the patient has
cancer and will not live more than a
year,? That Is exactly what a doctor
told my family after advising an X-ray
examination because my father did not
look well. Father has had no pains but
the doctor says he will have plenty of
trouble in the next few months. Father
Is Sc years old, has a tobacco cough,
but has never been Ill a day in the %
years I've known him, except for oc-
casional headaches which he always
assuaged with some kind of headache
powder. cannot ask dad to see an
other doctor because Of the terrible
sword hanging over his head, of which
he Is unaware. MRS. s. E."
do not think any doctor can posi-
lively diagnose cancer of the stomach
from X-ray evidence alone, though
certainly a good doctor who has exam
med the patient and knows the history
can arrive at very sound opinion that
the trouble Is cancer, when he sees the
X-ray negative.
I am no hero, but I am sure I'd
rather have the candid opinion of the
doctor If were the patient In this case.
There might be things I should wish to
do, or other things should not wish to
do, II knew had cancer. 1t is not
fair to withhold such an opinion from
the patient in such a case. There may
be some justification for concealing the
truth in a hopeless case from a young
person. But a man who has lived so
years has had fair whack at life and
1t really doesn't shock him so terribly
to learn that he is numbered for the
harvest.
Anyway, II the correspondent lacks
faith in the ability of the doctor, she
should give her father at least the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15
OUR CHILDREN
BY ANGELO PATRI.
Hands of.

When q child enters school he must
be assured that his body is sacred. No
hands are to be laid upon him save In
affection. The school stair must not
only accept that idea, but they must
know that 1t Is right. They must feel
that 1t Is right. Further, they must
abhor the thought Of striking child
IN the name Of education. Force is not
for the teacher. A teacher deals with
the mind Of child. She leads him to
think. No conduct at all worthy is
comes from right thinking.
Can you imagine a child thinking
rightly after his teacher has struck him
across the face? All the wrath of his
savage ancestry, and there is the saw
age IN every one Of us, rises to the top.
1t is plain that one cannot be savage
and cultured at one and the same time.
stinctS in child are constantly
brought to the surface they grow
stronger and stay longer each time
Every appearance makes the next more
| certain. If education is to strengthen
good qualities and smother poor ones
force Is out OF the question. And edu-
cation must strengthen good qualities
and smother poor ones. Further, 1t
must bring out the hidden good quail
ties that are under the surface and
give them sufficient encouragement to
allow them to make their presence felt
am saying all this again because
have a letter from parent whose
boy has been beaten with a rubber hose
because he spat out of the school room
window. Splitting out Of the window Is
an unholy thing to do according to our
doing something that he knew the
teacher would loathe. It gave him
pleasure to annoy that teacher. So he
spat out of the window And the teach
er, being bigger and heavier, beat him
with rubber hose.
The boy was in the wrong. Boys are
naturally wrong in such situations. But
see what happened. The teacher few
into rage and beat the boy. Now q
teacher Is one who draws out the good
qualities in a boy or a girl. He Is to
shed light in dark places. He Is to
| illuminate the spirit of child so that
1t radiates beauty, goodwill and happi-
ness. He is to dispel ignorance and
implant knowledge. He Is to build up
character. He is to be savior to his
children. He is to know the inner
meaning Of those words Of the Great
Teacher. Suffer little children to come
unto Me. and forbid them not, for Of
such is the Kingdom Of Heaven"
1t Is hard to see the Kingdom Of
Heaven expressed in the boy who spits
out Of the window. But 1t Is there.
The Kingdom Of Heaven Is within every
human spirit, even the least, and, to
our limited understanding, the worst.
What made the boy do that? Why did
he show the worst side Of himself that
day? Because the feeling between him
and his teacher was wrong. Nobody Is
to blame for that, perhaps It may be
misunderstanding. matter Of tenn
peraments. a matter of opposing tradi-
ton. But to the teacher all error Is
subject to the right understanding. To
the teacher love Is all-powerful Force
in the school room Is worse than use
less. Love, understanding, goodwill,
whatever name you choose to give the
spirit of loving kindness, upliftS, heals
and nourishes the child spirit always.
(Copyright, 1879
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15
PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICE
By WILLIAM BRADY, M. d.

chance Of appealing to another doctor
for either a disagreement or a cons
firmation Of the diagnosis
Of course, that only a reputable doctor
Is consulted. It would be cruelty indeed
If the man were persuaded to go 20
some charlatan who promises so much
when honest doctors can give no hope.
If I had cancer Of the stomach I'd
just say good-by to the doctors, unlass
I needed relief for pain or other dis
tressing symptom. Certainly should
submit to no surgical exploration I'M
less there was a reasonable doubt Of the
diagnosis, possibility that the condi-
ton might be some benignant tumor
or lesion which might be amenable to
radical surgery. In my Judgment medi-
cine today hasn't a remedy worth a
hoot for cancer of the stomach, save
only the well known palliatives for pain
and other symptoms.
Many If not most cases of cancer o
the stomach are quite painless in TT
earlier months. There is only loss
strength, weight and color to arc
suspicion.
(Copyright, 1879
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15
Apple Butter.

Wash, slice and weigh 10 pounds OF
apples. Put them into kettle with six
quarts Of sweet cider and cook until
the apples are very tender. Pass them
through q sieve to remove the skins and
seeds. Add four pounds Of sugar and
two tablespoonfuls of ground allspice
and three tablespoonful OF ground
Cinnamon to the pulp. Cook until the
mass Is as thick as desired, stirring fire.
uuently to prevent burning. Pour into
sterilized crooks or jars and when cool
cover with paraffin. Peach butter, pear
butter and plum butter may be made
the same way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15

telpiece. Joyce had a decorative map
Of Cape Cod. That was framed and
hung close at hand. Phyllis owned
an heirloom, a pink luster pitcher.
And then Nancy gave them a cum
ming little pillow for the old rocker
that stood beside the fireplace.
She made it of unbleached muslin
with q nosegay Of calico flowers ap-
pliqued in the center. BY using the
modern reproductions of the old figured
calicoes she gave an air of authenticity
to the pillow. A pinked ruffle Of muslin
finished the edge. Narrow hand-knitted
lace might have been used in place OF
the scalloped edge, or it might have
been picoted. Ties Of Self-material held
the pillow in place on the chair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15

Of a boarding house. Both wanted a
home of their own. They especially
felt the need for fireplace that would
burn coal and wood.
No gas log, no heater. no electric
fireplace could satisfy them. They
agreed that such heaters were wonder
full, that they had place in many a
home. They knew that ashes were
dusty and hard to clean out. They
realized 1t was not always easy to get
good fireplace coal or dry, easy burning
wood. But all their knowledge did not
compensate them for their lack Of
real fireplace.
Imagine, then, their joy when they
came across an advertisement for ten
ants. A furnished Cape Cod cottage
house was on the market for a Win
ter's lease. Did they take it? Well,
yes-and at once.
There was a ship model on the man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15
Iced-Tea Punch.

Pour q pint of freshly boiling water
over two tablespoonfuls Of orange pekoe
tea. Let stand for about seven min
utes, then strain and add the Juice of
one lemon, one orange, a No. 2 can of
crushed pineapple, bottle Of grape
Juice, two bottles Of ginger ale and
enough granulated or powdered sugar
to sweeten. Pour over crushed ice and
place q sprig of mint in each glass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15
Everyday Psychology
ny DIR. JESSE W. sPRowLs.
Many Dreams.

Dreaming is one of the many ways OF
being awake and thinking. You arc
musing over the past, about the pres
emit and to a slight extent about tne
future. Perhaps It's more correct 70
say that each dream is q degree OF
being awake, Of experiencing q state
of consciousness, of INDUCING in thought.
It matters little how you describe the
situation.
Depending on how unsoundly you
sleep, you sometimes arise with the
feeling that you have dreamed al
night long" You also have tired
physical feeling after a night OF such
dreaming.
At this point there is one fact that
Is not generally understood. day OF
many thoughts is pretty much super
stition. So Is a night Of many dreams.
Just as you actually think about only
q few things In given day, so you
actually dream Of only a very few things
in q given night.
Every dream has its theme and its
chain Of related fancies. These fancies,
as you recall them, seem to belong to
different themes. But they do not.
Since your dream fancies are usually
pictures, you easily mistake these SYM
bols for real differences in the contents
Of your nocturnal thoughts.
(Copyright, 1917
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15
Special Potato Salad.

Boil six potatoes In their skins and
peel them while hot and cut into thin
slices. Add one onion cut into thin
slices. Sprinkle with salt. While still
hot pour the following dressing over
the mixture. Chill and just before
serving add little cream, either Eweet
or sour.
The dressing: Melt two tablespoon
fuls of butter. then stir in one table
spoonful Of -four and one tablespoon
full of brown sugar. Next add half q
cupful Of vinegar, one-third cupful Of
water and some salt and pepper. Cook
until smooth, stirring meanwhile.