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Evening star., 1931-12-27

revealed a catholicity Of taste and interest In
everything and every country in the world.
Two martial-looking Annamese figures fanked
the bookshelves; a little Tang horseman kept
the cigarette box company on the table; vase
of pink gladoli caught up the late rays of the
afternoon sun.
A ND now, to bring him out of his brown
study, I remarked to the attractive we'll
set-up man in the dark suit sitting across from
me at the tea table, with its inviting tray of
spiced fruit cake, brown bread and butter and
China tea, you were saying about your new
book"
Quickly he gathered up t. e threads of our
conversation and continued Years ago did
the Outline of History ,ecause no one else
would and something of that sort had to be
done. 1t is necessary to mankind whole
to have the worlds past and the future in COM
mon, instead Of in little nationalist patches as
We had been doing it.
But in it hadn't done all that was in my
intention" he admitted. "Out along the time
dimension, the Outline of History didn't give
= broad enough view of the actual situation. It
seemed to me that it needed to be supplemented
wth-how shall put it?-an Outline of Geog-
raphy,' giving the present state of the whole
of mankind. I tried that for time and then
my mind began to be carried back toward the
causes of the worlds movements. Whatever T
planned to write about brought up the QueS-
tion of origins, so found had to take stock
not only of the present but also of recent hap
peningS.
THE development Of mechanical power IS
one of the things that makes the present diff
ferent from the world before the Declaration of
independence" he asserted. What one really
had to do was to trace the realization of human
life, power, show the way it has abolished toll
and distance and changed the whole problem
of human life.'
co the next thing he thought of, the author
- related was book to be called "The Con-
quest OF Power" He tried to work out his
scheme on those lines and went so far as to
write to collaborators for the engineering side
of this task and set them to work collecting
material.
But 1 had to give that up came his ex-
planation. IF The Geographical Outline was
too wide and fiat, The Conquest of Power was
too narrow and special. 1t didn't bring in for
instance, political or financial considerations
Why not make it Review of Human Ac-
tivities"? I asked myself, saying: Here are
1900 900 people on this planet They are
all active all doing things for each other They
get fed, clothed, protection from climate cured
OF their maladies, comforts and amusements.
Let us ask how that came about and how it is
working now
And that is how the book has shaped IT.
SELF" he concluded at is the spectacle of
mankind, showing how all the different &C
tivities and species are interviewer One man
Is an engineer, one girl typist one good
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mercialized ways of work formerly done in the
household. The consequence is that never at
any time have the conditions of life for the
young woman and man been as similar today.
In the past their roles were much more diff
ferent But now, to a certain extent, especial
ly in the middle class, there has been an as
similation Of feminine and masculine life"
And this sharing by woman of mans role,
does that defemninize her?" queried.
Neutrality-suspicious. Personally think
women are becoming less mysterious, less ro-
mantle" declared Mr.. Wells. The romantic
relationship is fading out Of life. Women con-
tinue to be delightful, but no longer aloof
and so exciting to men as they once were. AS
time goes on it will probably bring about much
more equal morality for men and women than
existed in the past. The double standard will
disappear. We shall have much more freedom
between the sexes and less fuss about it,
I'll low do women figure in your new book?"
asked, knowing that Work, Health and
Happiness Of Mankind embraces social doc
trines besides giving an outline of economics
and political science
"At first" admitted the famous author
frankly, IT didn't think I would have any
special treatment about women; that the eco
nomic question could ignore sex differences.
1neH L DeSdn 10 TedllZS uldl tlle IOle VI NOiIldu
as a spender is very important that an enor-
nous amount of what is called demand rests
with women. Woman may not have the money
than man has, but she spends this money for
them"
So I ask him to tell me more of his per-
sonal attitude toward his volume, the last of
the famous trilogy which has stamped Mr..
Wells as one of the most remarkable men in
the world today, with the greatest vision and
the widest thought.
Never has book cost me so much time
and trouble to put into shape this one he
sighed, and then became reflective, as though
marshaling in his mind human interest facts
about his last brain-child, which strives from
many angles to diagnose mankind's social,
political and economic ills.
meeting with this famous writer is some
thing to which to look forward with keen an
ticiration and look back at with genuine joy
.de For H G. Wells rarely receives the
press. All his messages to the public are con-
veyed through the medium of his own writings,
which altogether comprise so published books,
40 of them fiction.
My invitation to tea was of five years stand
ing. Cumulative anticipation had finally lured
me to cross the Atlantic. The reward was this
glimpse into the rich mind of the author as
we sat at tea in his apartment in Chiltern
Court, in the northwest part of London. A
modern apartment, with electric fireplace,
deep blue rugs that matched the overstuffed
chairs, tinted Chinese prints of birds and walls
OF books. Volumes in rare leather bindings;
tones in honorable time-worn frayed edges
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Only a Dream!

Only Dream!
WoRKToday workers than
them the
POLTICSThere will
political
PEACE-Th epecifc feminine thinking
Women have brought anything special that
probably
morality
appear
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THIS glimpse into tomorrows feminine world
came from H. G. Wells novelist, sociologist,
historian and Utopian. Outstanding in each of
these fields considered by the world the great
est English writer since Charles Dickens, Wells
became firmly intrenched in hearts and minds
for his scientific romances.
At the beginning of his career, novels like
his Time Machine" Tales of Time and
Space Sea Lady" and others caused him
to be spoken of another Jules Verne But
time has proved him to be more than ro-
mancer of the stars and comets and seas.
Scientific prophecies in his novels that have
come true during his own lifetime reveal an
other dimension in his Writing-the fact that
he clothes scientific speculation in the form of
fiction. Thus, while Jules Verne was teller
of tales, Wells, with his scientific education,
stands out as critic of the cosmos
His many-faceted observations have pro-
duced novels that mirror every phase of con-
temporary living. After such scientific pre-
.dctons THE War in the Air" came THE
Research Magnificent Tony Bungay" and
THE New Machiavelli," dealing with contem-
porary history. Ann Veronica" recorded the
revolt of emancipated young women. "Mr.
Britling Sees 1t Through" gave a picture of
the wars home front in Britain.
His recent trilogy, The Outline of History"
"The Science of Life" and Work Health and
Happiness of Mankind is a definite contribu-
tion to the thought of the world Acclaim
from the largest following of any writer in
English literature stamps Mr.. Wells as one of
the greatest and most provocative thinkers of
his age, a new type of prophet whose genius
lies in seeing from above what lies ahead anc
before us.
1.-THE mechanical evolution in the conditions
of life has made great difference in the
role of women" said Mr.. Wells. I'm barbaric
states thev did most of tho worb rn~---ri-.r
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BY BETTY ROSS.

LONDON.
--HE uornon OF tomorrow must look
tor1Card to domestic life robbed OF
cooking and houSe1oork, limited
number OF children, a maternal phase
that lDtH not last more than IS or 20
years, and to an adaptation OF her
life to ne,0 conditions that 1ciH take the form
OF an increased companionship and co-opera-
tton on an equol footing ,rith men.
She must face ,rorld in 1phch marriage is
only one OF number OF careers, not the most
important and not an dH-life job, because
human beings are going to liue longer. and
fetcer Uonaen 1oiH hare children. Motherhood
tD7H be q phase. not the 1r7loe et q iponndn's
lite, and the rest of her gears 10iH be occupied
by other things She must take to definite
occupation, as q man does
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ahead in a definite occupation the same
as men, and ne,c conditions in which
uonlen miH cooperate rith men on an
equal footing.
industry. gardening and so forth, besides
tinual child-bearing. The men only fshed and
hunted, leaving their wives do everything else
Today women are less necessary as workers
than they ever have been"
But women work now more than they ever
did, remarked.
They are employed-holding jobs and get
ting wages" pointed out the English writer,
because they have been squeezed out of work
at home. No laundry work, baking or cleaning
keeps women home today. But formerly there
were no girls working at telephone switchboards
in restaurants or shops They were all doing
domestic work at home"
Have women been crowding men out OF en-
ployment?"
He shook his head. NO. Statistics don't
justify that statement. Women have taken on
new employments which are mainly COM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
FORMER PREMIER BRAND DECIDES
 TO RECONSIDER
BY RALPH HEINzEN

| United Press stan COrroSpOnucHt) Paris, May 27--(U. P.)-A crisis within the administration headed by Premiere Pierre Laval was averted to-day when Aristide Briand decided to remain as foreign minister. Formal announcement of Briand's consent to withdraw his resignation was made after a lengthy cabinet session. The ministers gathered early and argued with Briand for more than three hours before he was convinced that 1t was to the best interests of the government that he remain in the ministry.
 Briand's successes at Geneva. par Iticularly in connection with the coun ell of the League of Nations deci- sion to send the proposed Austro- German customs accord to the Hague court for an advisory opin- ion, were lauded.
 The cabinet decided to refuse fur ther parliamentary interpellations on the governments foreign policy until after the installation of Pres- ident- -elect Paul Doumer on June 13. The Laval ministry automatically re- signs at that time, as matter or form.
 Briand, defeated by Senator Paul Doumer in the presidential elections earlier this month. had rendered his resignation as a member of the cab | inet. He felt his prestige abroad had
 been impaired. However, Premier Laval was understood to have per- suaded the "apostle of peace' to re-
 consider.
 The foreign minister's anticipated decision to continue in the cabinet
 was regarded as a stabilizing tnfiu- ence on the eve of the reconventng of parliament tomorrow following
 the elections recess. An unusually bitter session was indicated.
 The 1881 naval building program
 and the governments foreign policy. it was agreed, are two points around
 which heated discussion will center.
 On both questions. the socialists
 have indicated they intend to carry the fight to the center and right
 bench deputies.
 Briand accepted the cabinet mem- bers' assurance that the parliament tary opposition manifested at the presidential elections at Versailles kas been wiped out by his energetic lopposition to the Austro- German
 "economic anschluss" at Geneva.
 It was understood that Briand's solo grounds for resignation had been based on tho impression that the opposition to him shown at Ver- sailies endangered the cabinet in ifs
 dealings with the chamber or depu' ties.
 nriand explained hIs accomplish. merats at Geneva. after which tnt
 cabinet unanimously approved hif report and the premier, Go the name Of fhe government. asked him to COT tInue as minister of foreign affairs.
 DrIapd accepted and agreed 70 ap, peAr before the chamber or deputlo' lwheneyor the government may de' eide to defend the results or uh' loeneya gathering. . Il rho cabinet named Marshal rbIi lloDe pnlain Co be French deitEate t' sn approaching celebration ht tofk ' tsHN'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
Busy Season
 for Bremen
Answered Several Calls Yesterday Afternoon and
 Last Night

. A closet fire in the home of
 Raphael Riccio of 2 Cossett street resulted in a telephone call to fire
 headquarters at 6:1S o'clock last evening. While the firemen were
 on the scene and had the "situa-
 tion well in hand" someone to add
 to the excitement sent in a bell alarm from Box 161. To complete a perfect evening an automobile
 owned by John Cowet caught fire
 a few yards from the scene of the trouble. Someone sent in a tele- phone call, the third alarm within
 less than five minutes, to head quarters. Apparatus was sent to 2s4 West
 Main street at S:55 o'clock last evening, but found no fire to ex-
 tinguish.
 Yesterday afternoon Engine com, pany No Il from the Town Flo, station made hurried trip to 2' Greenmount terrace. An excited wo' man telephoned for help. The ap paratus raced to the address given
 There was no fire. A youngster, wht had locked himself in room. Wal liberated when firemen raised ladder and climbed into the room from the outside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
Birt And Young
 At Crosby High
ngis Announces List of Speakers for Schools of This
 City

i Begnal-Roland Woodbury, U. s. Spanish War. p. m. Croft Representative Daniel Mahaney, World War. p. m. | Columbia-Ellis Phalen, World War, fp. m., and Principal John Gilmartin, World War.
 Driggs-Howard Hickox. World War, 3 D. m. Duggan-Major William Carroll World War. 2 p. m. r Hamilton-Harry Sfason, World War, 2 p. m.
 Bunker Hill--Walter L. Angle World War, ? D. m., and Principa R. Darlington, World War. | Charles LaDue, Worlt War, 2 p. m.
 Merriman-Joseph Monaghan, U IS. Spanish War, ? p. m. | Mulcahy-Wallace J. Inglis. WorlG War, 1880 p. m.
 Roosevelt--Chester Haude, World War, 2 p. m.
 Russell-Joseph W. Guild. G. A. R and Captain Newton Alexander World War, ? D. m.
 Sprague-James F. Young, G. A R., Captain Arthur DuBois. World War, 2 D. m. l Tinker-To have own exercises on account of building. Wash-Edward Hough, c. A. R., and Principal A. B. Buchnam, World War, ? D. m.
 Washington John Mu1ligan. World War, ? p. m. | Webster-Lieut Col William Shana- han, World War. 2 p. m. Hopeville-Captain Thomas White, IU. S. Spanish War, and George Ayotte. World War, 1880 p. m. Park Road-Benjamin w. John- |son, U. s. Spanish War, 2 D. m. Lincoln school-Homer Northrup, |G. A. R., 2 p. m.
 Chase school-Bernard Wilhelm, World War, 2 D. m.
 Woodrow Wilson-Cosmo Vendetti, World War, p m.
 St Joseph parochial-Attorney AL bert Bronsky, p. m.
 St Thomas parochial-Harold Kenny, World War, 2 p. m.
 St Francis Xavier Captain Thomas White World War and Wal- lace J. Inglis, World War. 2:30 p. m
 SS Peter and Paul-Clarence Tap pin, World War. ID. m.
 St Margaret's-Attorn Vincent |Scully, 2 p. m.. World War.
 St Anne-George Ayotte, World War, ? p. m.
 Slocum school-Arthur D. Mar |ston,, World War. ? p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
No Negligence
 in BirOn Death
Truck Driver ExOnerated in
 COrOner's Finding

No criminal negligence was found by Coroner John T. Monzani in his official Investigation of the death o1 Ollain Biron, 4, of West Clay street Nick Feleciano of 33 Railroad Hill
 street, driver of the truck under
 which wheels the little lad was crushed to death not twenty yards from his home and within view o1
 scores of passers-hy, has been ex- onerated of all criminal responsibil. ity by the coroner.
 Coroner Monzani's official finding
 in part Is as follows:
 "Feleciano was driving toward South Main street and was ap- preaching the entrance to the ter
 minal of the Darcey Transportation Co. There were two pleasure cars parked at the northerly curb direct ly opposite the transportation com pany entrance. As he drew up to Biron ran out from behind the car and started across the street direct ly in the path of Feleciano's truck. The child was running fast and Feleciano immediately applied his brakes but the right front wheel of the car struck the child, threw him to the pavement, and ran over him, crushing his skull. Feleciano stopped his car immediately after. the wheel had cleared the body and the child was placed in a passing automobile and hurried at once to St Mary's hospital where he was found to be dead on arrival.
 "I find that said death was caused by crushing of the skull received when deceased was run over by the truck operated by Nick Feleciano but that said death was not caused by any criminal act, omission or on the part of said Feleciano."
 In Investigating the death of the boy, Coroner Monzani examined, in addition to the driver of the truck. 10 witnesses. These were William Bellerive, 6S Pond street, Officer Ed ward F. Dunn, Waterbury police de- partment, Wilfred Gauthier. SPA South Main street, Anthony Curtin, 4s0 South Main street, William J.. Hart, no Rose street. William Ma deau, 444 South Main street. Victor Nickrosz, 137 Locust street. William O'Rourke, 35 Wyman street, Ernest Tarentino, Peterson avenue, Harry Ungelson. 30 West Clay street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
Lawlor s ! cam iils
 Fort Five { Contest {
danes at St Patrcks Card Tourney Furnish conside able Excitement

lprize. After an exciting dash down fhe home stretch It was found thar three teams were deadl cked. KA* result was a play-oK with teams ca17s ltained by sPatrolnRp John phelaf. l Bob Parker and s'Tomlpien IaaWlQx participating. And the last pan1ed Icams first. 1 His team mates sent x lcard of thanks this morning to tho headed by Thunaaf lByrnes from Washington HIii. Everyone must use his own Judgr lmentsin deciding the why and where Ifdrc oE,the appreciat tior;s but it af| lpears ; plainly evidei1ts that the lByrnes. outfit was "soft piclxings for lthe big lurnberman from Benedict street. sS
 The following captains were ~, lcharge of the entries: Daniel Carroll,
 Edward Ryan, F. Berg of ofTerryviIlt,
 Joseph Shea, Thomas Byrness ktQn~ lert Parker, Patrick Carlin, JQ3lf1
 Phelan, s. Archambault lieutenant
 John Dunphy and Th6mas Lawlofs 2 l"All Starr I3sI Bridge, whist and other games
 were played. The evening was 01le
 of the most pleasantly observed h
 the parish lyceum in many months
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
Y. M. C. A. Notes

4 . . . M ; t-. 'f Is
 Rolling was the subject. under discussion at last nights meeting of the Metal1urgy Club at the Central Y. M. C. A. This club is an out growth of Metallurgy classes in the "Y'' evening school. Instructor John e. Bradley of the American Brass Company acts as club adviser. The chairman of the club is Edward G. Brown of the Scovill Company. At their next meeting. June 15, the subject of discussion will be Draw ing.
 The June meeting of the Nauga- tuck Valley Industrial Traffic As- sociation will be held next Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the Central Y. M. c. A. At this time there will be forum discussion of traffic prob- lems. The Outing Committee will report final plans for the club outing at Reynolds Bridge, June 13.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27

Captain c. Arthur DuBois, chair. man of the Memorial day exercises to be held at the Palace theatei Saturday morning, announced the complete program to-day. Captain Dubois will be- chairman of the event and will act as master of cere- monies. Members of the c. A. R., the clergy. school teachers and school children will participate In the program which will start imme- diately after the parade through the principal streets of the city. The public is invited to the theaters be- ing loaned through the courtesy of Manager Linwood Curtis.
 Those who will take part in the program are: General James R, Young, past department commander or the G. A. R.; Ho: .er F. Northrop of the c. A. R.; Clarence L. Tappin. teacher at Crosby high school; Rev John w. Dodson; Rev Raymond M. D. Adams; Miss Lorraine Patton. ard William Smith, the latter two, public school children winning the declamation contest two weeks ago. Presentation of the prizes to rum ners up in the Reclamation contest will be made during the program which includes:
 Invocation--Rev John w. Dodson, pastor Grace M. E. church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
THE WATERBURY
 WOMEN'S CLUB
Considered in Extensive Survey Being Made By
 Bryn Mawr College
ON SOCIAL ECONOMICS

Members of the Waterbury Busi- ness. and Professional Women's Club have been asked to fill out questionnaires by the national fed eration. They are in response to a survey being made by the social research department of Bryn Mawr College. The objects of the survey is to discover the economic factors involved in the success of women in business and the professions; to learn the extent to which business and professional women have been affected by unemployment; to de- termine whether age curtails a wo- mans opportunity and progress and why; and to obtain as a result in- formation upon which to base voca- tional advice. The name of the per- son filling out the questionnaire Is not asked, but all other information including age, salary and reasons for doing various things, and state of health are called for. The sur vey is being sent out in 1,500 com rnunities of the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
Commander Young
 Will Read Famed
 Orders Of Logan
Chairman Dubois Completes Details for Exercises at Palace Tieater Saturday Morning Homer E. NorthrOp, William Smith and Lorraine Patton Among Speakers of the Day

v Song America', Audience Reading of General Logar's borders establishing Memorial day. General James R. Young. past de- | partment commander, c. A. R. Recitation--':In Flanders Fields Miss Lorraine Patton.
 Eulogy Clarence l.. Tappin, head modern language department. Cros- | by High school. Z ecitation---'.G Gettysburg Address l--William Smith.
 Presentation of prizes Public school speaking contest Homer F
 Northrop. c. A. R: Boys: 1st-William Z Smith, 24 IKeniiworth street; 2nd--Alph6nsus Buskas, 143 Drayer avenue; 3rd-- Edward Bradley, 19 Elmhurst ave nue.
 Girls: 1st--Lorraine Patton, 56 White street; 2nd--Jean Webster, l111 Randolph avenue; 3rd--Marga- ret Connell, 196 Meriden road. Song "Star-Spangled Banner
 Benediction--Rev Raymond M. D.
 Adams, rector, St Paul's F. P, church.
 Taps-Bugler John Brenneis. A memorial mass is to be cele-
 brated at St Francis xavier's church
 on Saturday morning at o'clock.
 Coiors of the various veteran organ
 izations of the city will be massed
 at the altar. The parade will be
 held soon after the end of mass and
 will halt at the Soldiers monument
 for the c. A. R. services, at the
 Freight street bridge for the Spanish War Veterans services and at the Honor Roll at Library park for Vet erans of the World war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-27
Banking and
 Commercial Law
| Courses Conducted Under Direction Attorney Healey Finished

The educational program of the Waterbury chapter of the American Institute of Banking was completed yesterday, the course in investments being in charge of Edward H. Davis and the commercial law course In charge of Attorney Patrick Healey. The courses lasted for 28 weeks.
 Those completing the course in in yestments follow: G. A. Anderson, Walter Angle, Andrew J. Archam- bault, Stanley Austin, Melville Ben. nett. Harmon s. Boyd, Stewart Clarke, LeRoy w. Foote, c. Ray nlond Ganung, Clarence A. Jesseil, Edwin H. Jones, Earl McGann. Alice Nelson, Frederick w. Rowe. George Stevenson, Joseph Sullivan, Edward |C. Terrence, Louis Traurig, Philip M. yonTobel. Lucian D. Warner Merwin F. Whiteley. Those completing commercial law were: Florence Bacon, Albert Beau chemin, William Daunis, Grace Ga lasso, Anna Cuba, Caroline Hum phreville, Albert Johnson, l.. Klein schmidt, Arthur Kreuger. Winston McGann, Wales Meisinger, Edward Minor, Frank M. Robert, Franklyn Schofield, Robert E. Streeter, Carl Suffa, Kenneth Williams.