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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
THE FEAST OF
 THE EPIPHANY
COmmemOrates Visit of Wise Men From East
 to Jerusalem
FOLLOWED THE STAR

The Feast of the Epiphany, sometimes called twelfthday, oc- CUTS to-day, and although not. a holy day of obligation in the Cath ollie church, is regarded as a minor feast. commemorating the coming of the Magi or three wise men to Bethlehem. St Matthew narrates in his holy gospel, there came three wise men from the East to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He that is born king of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East, and are come to adore Him." The derivation of the, word epiphany signifies Appearance" or manifes- tation.
 In some of the old world coun- tries twelfthnight, the eve of the Epiphany, was a festival occasion and a time of merrymaking. Twelfthday also marks the end of the Christmas season, at which time 1t is the custom to discon- tinue the lighting of trees and to remove all the decorations of that season,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
Referendum On The
 Prohibition Issue
(continued From Page D

meet here Saturday to fix the time and place for the party's national convention.
 In his letter he said prohibition was a social issue and should be taken out of politics.
 "I believe there will be either a definite split between the demo- cratic party of the north and the democratic party of the south or there will be formed liberal party in America unless those of us who love the traditions of the demo- cratic party find some common ground under the teachings of Jef- ferson upon which both the wet and dry clements in OUT party c'n unite without resorting to expen- diencies and sacrificing the high principles of either school of thought" the letter said.
 "I believe that this common ground must be found before the convention meets in order that democrats everywhere may have opportunity to study 1t carefully and understand 1t, thus enabling delegates to the convention to act with great sense of security in the adoption of platform plank that will take prohibition out of the hands of propagandists and politicians and place 1t with the people for decision"
 Raskob supported his position by revealing the results of the poll of 1928 campaign contributors. He received 25,578 replies representing 33 per cent of those boiled, which he said was a high percentage. Granting, he said, that there was some truth in the claim that this poll showed a preponderant wet sentiment because the bulk of con- tributions came from wet states, he pointed in answer to the over whelming percentages in the poll which showed:
 93 per cent favoring submitting the prohibition question to the peo- pie.
 95 per cent favoring ratification of all future amendments by the people instead of by legislatures.
 so per cent favoring a congress sional resolution giving the people opportunity to vote on the home rule amendment.
 79 per cent favoring submission of a straight repeal amendment.
 91 per cent favoring submission of either the home rule or the straight repeal amendment.
 22 per cent believing that pro- hibition could be ignored by the party.
 Raskob was asked if he thought he could get his home-rule plan adopted during his life time.
 "I'd lay a two-to-one bet on It." he replied, laughing.
 Just how long do you think it would take to get 36 states to rat fly your amendment"
 "1d say not more than four years" the chairman replied.
 Raskob said the popular idea that the south is dry was erron- eous. He said the contributors poll showed large southern ma- jorities favoring change. The democratic chairman ar rived here for the national com mittee meeting highly confident of the outlook, He said the demo- cratic victory In the New Hamp- shire congressional election was Gn indication of 1t.
 q am in favor of holding our convention before the republicans and Ignoring them" he said. 1T would adopt a short, concise plat form without any deploring or pointing with alarm-just ignore the republicans"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
Local Thedter Attractions
Husbands Holiday" With Give Brook and Charlie Ruggles Opens At State,

Audiences at Warner Bros State today got an intimate view or American family life. A view such as in real life would not even be youchsafed to near-relatives of the principals involved. The things that happen in "Husband's Holiday an animated picture of minor and ma jor tragedies, small and large joys are things that even inqusitive neighbors in real life would never dream could take place in that house next door,"
 Give Brook heading the cast. Is superb--as always. He is the hus-- band who goes astray. Captivated by the lush charms of a beautiful young girl about town, he decides that this new, romantic love must replace the lonesome stolidity of n domestic existence which has be- gun to get very much on his nerves
 But his wife won't see 1t that way. She tells him that this affair Is passing fancy, too trivial to upset the even tenor of their mar ried life. Then there are their two darling children to be considered. She refuses to agree to getting q divorce.
 Brook is swept into a series or dramatic dilemmas, his wife de- cides to accept the attentions of an old lawyer-sweetheart and things begin to happen.
 Vivenne Osborne bring nicely tempered emotional skilfullness. to the role of the wife. Juliette Comp ton, one of the better of the young CT sirens of the talkies, plus vigor. color. emotion and realness into the role of the girl in the case.
 Charlie Ruggles, as a relative of the family, provides many rib-rock- ing comedy bits.
 The roles of the two children are enacted by Dickie Moore and Mari lyn Knowlden, a pair of youngsters whom everyone will love.
 The surrounding program is ex- cellent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
me newspaper editorial comment to,

newspaper editorial comment to- day:
 The New York Times: It is practical and reasonable. It saves the faces of both vets and drys. If it were endorsed by both party conventions it would take the question out of the presidential campaign.
 The New York Herald-Tribune: What 0 benefcient thing If the prohibition question could be re- moved from the caldron of parti- san controversy through the adop- ton by both parties of prohibition referendum blanks.
 The New York Daily News: The wet leaders have fallen for the drys' assumption that the old time saloon was utterly bad, wicked. injurious. That is a false assump- ton.
 The Boston Globe: Doubtless many drys would agree that such procedure is democratic.
 Cleveland Plain Dealer: Let the people decide and the states say Is good democratic doctrine.
 Philadelphia Public Ledger. Ap- parently MT Raskob Is seeking to rlacate the dry members or his party. ..
 Baltimore Sun: What 1t does IS to give the vets a way to back into victory instead of marching into victory.
 The Raskob prohibition refer endum plan is regarded by Pro lessor Thomas Nixon Carver of Harvard university, ardent dry, as pure piffle".
 "The noble doctrine of states rights too often has been prosti- tuted to evil causes. It was made a defense of slavery, easy divorce, and of the chartering of fraudu- lent corporations. And now it is being used as a defense for the drink trade.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
The Special
 Milk Fund
The Sum to Date Amounts
 to S6,45O.l7

The city's special milk fund was pushed up to the $6,450.17 mark to-day when three more. contribu- tions were received. The contri- buttons were as follows: A Friend $7.50; stephen Gyuricsko, 50 cents. Benefit Football game $1.
 The one-dollar contribution from the high school football game was 0 belated one but was heartily wei comed by those in charge of push- ing the milk fund upwards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
$60,OOO Asked of
 Three Accused
(Continued from Page 1.)

Rubino resides in the same house as Digilana. He and Va lerio were on the scene shortly after n shot disturbed the neigh borhood. They assisted the po- lice in placing the wounded man in the police ambulance. Valerie, who claimed that he was walking about North Main street when his attention was attracted by the shot pointed out to the police the direc- ton in which he had seen chap running. A short distance from the scene of the planned holdup some ropes were found, indicating that 1t was the plan of the youths to tie Digilana up and permit them to make Q getaway with whatever money they obtained.
 The police are new engaged in Investigating the stories told by tho accused to Lieutenant Joseph Stew ems and William Pollard and De- tective William Foley.
 Rubino' was acquainted with Digilanas habits and he is sus- pected of being the tip-off man. Mahoney and Valerie were the hold up artists. After accosting their victim and holding him against the side of the house they attempted to relieve him of his money. Digl- lana surprised them and fought back. In the scrimmage the re- volver which was intended to be used as club to silence Digi- lana exploded and the victim dropped to the ground. The three alleged bandits fled, but Rubino and Valerie appeared on the scene few minutes later with their explanations of hearing q shot and of seeing man running away from the scene.
 The bullet, which entered Digi- lana's neck took downward course and lodged in his back. Its position has been determined by X-rays. An operation will be attempted some- time to-day or tomorrow.
 Ireland has 0 no-more-war cam Oaipn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
Four More City Boards to Meet
(Continued from Page 1.)

water revenue and Roger O'Don- nell as supervisor of garbage col lection.
 No action will be taken by any of the boards on the matter of a city engineer as under the new charter the status of Robert A.. Cairns, the present incumbent, re- mains the same as under the old charter He holds his office by virtue of his being an appointment by the board of aldermen and can be removed for cause only by Q two-thirds vote of the board of works.
 Routine business will be trans- acted both this afternoon by the charity board and tonight by the works commissioners.
 The health board will meet Fri day afternoon and reappoint Health Officer Dr E. J. Godfrey and Inspector of Milk and Food Dr Peter T. Keeley. .j
 The fire and police boards will meet this afternoon and reorganize There Is one new member on each of the boards, Alderman Charles Schmidt on the fire commission and Alderman Pasquale Perriello on the police commission. Commis- sioner Harry Minor will be reelect- ed chairman of each of the boards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
"Ihe Sin of MadciOn Ciaudct" and "fhe Public Enemy" at Lyric.

An expressing story acted to perfection by T. brilliant east, head, ed by inc New York stage star Helen Hayes, makes "The Sin Of MadrlOn tlnudei," which opened last night at the Lyric thenier, one of the most interesting and enter taiDiDg lnlking pictures seen hsrf ln sOlnn tlnr,
 The picture marks the first hp' peArnDeo Of Mss Hayes on tho screen, hbd her ODtFiandlng peg fOrDlnnDe leaves liiilh doubt bui that mOrlrRDefs VIII sec A great deal more nf thn hDa hWir0AH whd scored on ihn liiDndwny stage lIl "cOgueiir," "Nhni Every WOman q Knows hnd 'iDohr liruina,"
 f'0sfnNlUrH, "Thn Public lfnomV' feniurinR q irni iihHnW, rOmlnp tomorrow. "Aaclsi9 in IielL'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

tai improvement funded by serial bonds.
 g. Improved assessment systems providing for trained assessors and facilities for better work
 8. Reorganization of taxing units with a view to reducing their num- Der and making them of more effi- cient size.
 1. A broader tax base for local revenues to be attained by wider variety of taxes and more equal distribution of revenues between the state and it's subdivisions.
 ,. Standard budgets, uniform &C., counting and control of expendi- tCres
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

(Continued from Page 1.) which the four men comprising the department of administration anl finance practically control the government of Massachusetts"
 Nearly half of Governor Ely 5,000-word message was devoted directly or indirectly to problems created by the protractcd depres- sion.
 Reading his message before a joint session of the senate and house in the house chamber, Gov ernor Ely said it was of the ut most importance' that funds tied up in closed banks "be released as speedily as possible"
 Many of the closed institutions have large sums invested in first mortgages upon the homes of our citizens" he said. Tn order to release such funds for distribution or to place the banks in liquid position to reopen, it would be necessary to call these loans in whole or in part"
 Holding that this would work a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

A new center for the training of American boys for the mission ary npriesthood will soon be built according to an announcement made in the. January issue of the Little Flower Monastery Messen- ger, published by the Benedictine Missionary Fathers of Newton, N. J
 The nucleus of the new training center already exists at Newton where the Missionary Fathers now have a monastery. Extensive ad- ditions for purpose of providing quarters for the new novitiate will, however, be made in 1892, 1t is announced.
 This decision was arrived at dur ing the recent visit here of the Rt Rev Chrysostom Schmid, o. $. B., Archabbot of St Odile and head of the Congregation of Missionary Fathers of which the Little Flower Monastery in Newton Is a branch.
 Under the title "A Visit with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
Missionary Center
 For Benedictines
Extensive Additions to Provide for Larger N0viate to
 Be Built at Newton, N. J., This Year

Father Archabbot," John Austin Kearney writes of an interview with Archabbot Crysostom:
 "The archabbot," he says, "of- fers me a chair close to his own. We have just pleasant intimate chat such as I perceived His Lord ship would prefer to the customary formal professional interview. High as is his ecclesiastical dignity as ruler of a thousand Benedictines there is that in his personality which indicates clearly the hum- ble, modest monk.
 "When I asked his impression of the monastery at Newton. the Archabbot observed: It ranks with the best of our foundations in theil beginnings and gives much prom ise. I am confident that in due time 1t will become a great sue cess. Americans make godo mis- sionaries. am convinced of that from my observations in Korea where we have many missions"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
Japan Continues To
 Worry Whole World
(Continued From Page 1D

were scheduled to sail January The group will meet at Guantana mo. Bay, then sail February 19 fo San Diego.
 The Atlantic fleet is scheduled t join the Pacific fleet March 8. th' first cooperative movement if th' Pacific in many years.
 Paris, January - (UP) - Th' foreign office announced todd, that the French ambassador to To kio had been instructed tt friendly and courteously point ou to the Japanese government cer tain clauses of the Franco-Japa nese treaty of 1905. Simultane ously the French, British, ant American ambassadors will ask in' formation on Japan's plans, ths foreign office said.
 Tokio, Jan 6-UP)-The Jap- anese foreign office issued state ment to-day announcing that the interpreter who assertedly struck American Consul Culver Chamber lain at Mukden had been dis charged from the army.
 The statement made no refer ence to the sentries who stopped the consul. It was understood they had not been punished because of the governments belief they did not dierctly participate in the quarrel.
 The government said that Am- bassador Debuchi at Washington had failed to forward any express sion of dissatisfaction from Amer ican Secretary Stimson but that it "regretted' the latter's desire for a more detailed explanation of the incident.
 Japan will be glad to take any measures open to a self-respecting government to "soothe American sensibilities," it was stated.
 Washington, Jan 6.-(UP)- Diplomats draw sharp distinction between an expression of regret" and an apology"
 When one nation apologies to another 1t implies an admission by the apologizing nation that it was at fault. Sometimes it carries with 1t consent to make amends which may be by paying for the harm done, saluting the flag or otherwise humbling itself.
 An expression of regret merely means that the nation expressing regret is sorry that an untoward in- cident occurred.
 Japanese Ambassador Debuchi made an expression of regret to Secretary of State Stimson yester- day over the Chamberlain incidnet at Mukden. He did not apologize.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
HOW WOMAN
 RESENTED INSULT
Smoked Windows and Did |. Other Damage on South
 Leonard Street
GIVEN JAIL SENTENCE

When a man gets mad after hay. ing a few drinks he may smash a window or two to give vent to his feelings.
 When Mrs Agnes Grucinas, 43, went calling on friends on South Leonard street and someone insult ed her she nearly wrecked the en- tire house. She smashed several windows before being subdued.
 Judge John F. McGrath advised Mrs Grucinas to find some other way to solve the unemployment situation than by wrecking win- dows. She was also given thirty days in which to calm down.
 Anthony SluZunsky, 45, of S8J Bank street, pleaded guilty to op- erating motor vehicle while un- der the influence of liquor. He was fined $100 and costs, $50 of which was ordered remitted by the court Sluzunsky went calling Christ mas night and after partaking re- treatments With friends made a miscalculation of distance on driv- ing home. He crashed into parked car on Congress avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
WORKED OVERTIME

Barcelona, Spain, Jan 6-(CP) Toy shops worked overtime to meet a last-minute rush for toys last night in celebration of the children's gift time, "The Night of the Three Wise Kings"
 Shop keepers said sales set a record, estimating receipts at more than 12,000,000 pesetas ($1,02O,- 000).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
STOP ITCHING TORTURE

Clean, soothing, invisible ZEMO brings prompt relief to itching skin. Eczema, Pimples, Ringworm, Rashes, Dandruff and similar an moving, itching skin or scalp irri- tations are relieved and usually healed by this antiseptic, soothing lotion. All Druggists. 35c, soc, $1.0o Extra Strength for obstinate eases -$l.25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
FIVE.POINT TAX PLAN

Bridgeport. Conn, Jan 6.-(UP) A tive-point plan for the relief of the present tax burden was pre- sented by Dr George B. Clarke, economist of Connecticut Agricul- tural college at the 18th annual meeting of the Connecticut Vegeta- ble Growers association to-day.
 Asserting the. legislature should make a thorough study of the en- tire subject of taxation. pr; Clarke listed the following directions in which possibilities of improvement lie":
 q. Keeping local budgets bal anced and going into debt for capi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
fpv thc JInitcd Prcss>

(By the United Prcss)
 Chairman Raskob's plan for a home rule plank in the democratic national party platform. a virtual national referendum on prohibi- ton, called forth the following
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
SEEK WOMAN FLYERS

HarrIsburg, Pa, Jan G-(UP)- Five private planes set out from the Harrisburg airport to-day in search of Mrs Ruth Stewart, St Louis, and Mrs Debbie Stanford, Toronto, who were lost in their plane ove.' the mountain stretch near Sterrett's Gap, Pa, "A hours ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

tremendous hardship on home owners, he declared some means should be provided whereby these assets of closed banks could DC sold or rediscounted. Thus, funds would be made available for divi- dends or for reopening of the banks without the necessity or forcing the home owner to retuno his mortgage or sacrifice his home
 Here is a summary of the gov ernor's plan:
 1-Creation of a corporation with an authorized capital of $2o,- 0O0,O00 to which any state bank ing institution may subscribe wltn permission of the bank commis- sioner
 Funds so secured shall be used to take over mortgages or other securities of closed or going banks, releasing funds for divi, dends to depositors of closed banks. or perhaps making possible the reopening of such institutions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
GOV CROSS PROPOSAL

Hartford, Conn, Jan 6.-(UP)- Proposals for improving the bank ing situation and for a state income tax were among those discussed last night at the first meeting of Governor Cross economic advisory council. The governor was under stood to have sugg that possi- bly, interest rates paid by banks on savings might be reduced concur rently with reduction of interest on mortgages.
 Among the banking suggestions was one that payment of large fees to receivers be modified. Branch banking to permit communities wherein small banks had been ab- sorbed by larger institutions in other places received consideration. Governor Cross met the council at the Hartford club at dinner and the discussion lasted almost to mid night. He described the session as "entirely informal.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

Japan's coal association plans to increase It's output.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
Governor Ely
 Proposes Plan

(Continued from Page 1.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

New York, January ( - ltl' .-- Cruisers and desiroyers of th Atlantic scouting fleet are pfepll ing 10 go 10 Guantanamo Bay, ft ba, en route i0 tbo ADnunl wlnif tactical maneuyefs near Hawai-
 Fiya cruisers and a supply slll under Iisar Admiral Wni Tyl' f'iuy0flns sailed from itfO0kly Navy Yard Monday for N0fNhll th, They were iho cruisers l'hl aanA lhnnllr knIl hn InnlDn. HII
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-31
HOT REPORTS
 RECEIVED ON
 B. B. OUTLOOK
Pirate Fans Are Agog Over Rumors of Two Catch
 ing Finds

PITTSBURGH, March 31.-Fol- lowers of the Pittsburgh Pirates are "gaga" over the nice things being reported from the Pacific Coast about the two catching finds"
 Bill Brenzel and Hal Pinney have been the sensation of the Pirates training tour to date and Manager George Gibson, once a great backstop himself, makes no secret of the fact that he thinks both are going to be stars.
 And in these days, when good catohers are mighty scarce, and the pilot who picks up one good young backstop in season is searched for horseshoes Its lit- tie wonder Gibby, with two bright prospects on his staff, is the envy of rival managers.
 Scouts reported early this spring that the catcher famine that has ruled for two years would be even worse in 1882
 The Pirates, without veteran of any class on the roster. made frantic efforts to Hand a seasoned receiver, but failed
 Gibby pinned his faith in Fin hey and Brenzel and the way the two have been performing, it ap- pears his enthusiasm is justified.
 Of course, it's little early to get a definite line on the pair, but the Buc management says it is willing to go into the National League race with the backStop- ping department as it stands.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-31
Too Hard To Spell

Oscar Roettger, the As choice for first base understudy to Jim my Foxx, has always had some difficulty getting his name prop erly pronounced. Even Connie Mack refers to him as "Reteger" as do most of the exhibition ball part announcers.
 Five or six years ago, when he was upon trial with Brooklyn as a pitcher, Roettger one day prin- ed himself for a chance to see what he could do at first base.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-31
FOLLOWS DAD
 ON DIAMOND

COLUMBIA, $. C., March 31.- Buddy Lavel, son of Head Coach Billy Laval, of the University of South Carolina, has taken up the baseball trail of his father
 Young Laval has reported to Columbus American. Association, baseball club at Houston, Texas, where he will seek an outfield berth. Buddy's father spent his carly days in minor league ball, playing at Winson- Salem, N. O.. Macon, Ga, Greenviile, s. O., and Shreveport, La.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-31
BADGERS PRIMED TO
 STEM BEAVER RUSH

At the Elks' Club alleys tonight tte Badgers will try to stop the rush of the busy Beavers, who are tournament leaders with only two defeats out of Is games played. This match will be called at TITS o'clock.
 In the other match, at g o'clock, the cellar champions, the Bears, meet the Elephants, who are only a step ahead in the standings. Each of these two outfits has won four games, but the Bears have lost 14 to the others II. 
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