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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
GERMANY MUST FIND HERSELF
 STATES HITLER
Bolshevism Will Follow If She Doesn't N ew
 Chancellor Claims Polis cy of Moderation (
Fly ED |. KEEN Vice president of the United TDraaa for E.nrfDaSG

EFE88 IUE 1uEVHo ..H, (Copyright 1888 by United Press)
 Berlin, Feb. 2-(UP)--Gcrmnny must find herself again or capitu- late to bolshevism, Adoiph Hitler. now Fascist chancellor. told the United Press today in the first press interview he has granted since as- suming office.
 ''No middle course Is possible for Germany" the energetic leader of the Nazi millions declared. "Either the bolshevik standard will be raised over Germany or Germany will find herself again."
 In receiving selected representa- lives of the press, Hitler asked that "no premature Judgment" be passed on him and his government bp tho press of the world.
 1T have been represented as one delivering bioodthirst, firebrand speeches against foreign countries,' he continued.
 All the world has been sur prisod by my moderation. Gentle. men, never made nor delivered firebrand speeches. On the contrary my speeches even 10 or 1b years ago testify to that"
 Referring to Gcrmany's foreign political aims. he said:
 No one, who like myself knows wnr as we do--what immense sauanderlng of effort and consump- ton of strength 1t Involves and the possibility of future wars the re- suits of which can only be' con jectural--cnn want peace and tran auility more than Germany does
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
FIREMEN LUCKY IN NANTUCKET
 THIS MORNING

Pawtucket. R. l., Feb 2 2-(UP) ---One fireman was slightly hurt and the lives of a dozen others were imperilled by an explosion during n two-hour battle against fire which caused damage estimat- cd at $G0,000 to $75,000 to the Union building on Exchange street here early to-day.
 Starting in the quarters of the Royal Electric Supply company. the flames. fed by stores of in- flammables, spread through the one story brick structure, damag- Ing the quarters of the Universal Radio and Electric company, Cut Price Auto and Radio company and Sweet Motor Sales company. Fire Lieutenant Frank Cole suf- fcred cut right wrist. The explo- sion occurred at q point where q dozen firemen had been working Q minute before.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
HACkETT MAY LOSE JUDGESHIP
HEARINGS ON LOCAL
 JUDGESHIPS ARE SET
 FOR THURSDAY, FEB. 9
RURAL. MAIL CARRIER
 FINDS GOING TOUGH

Rockland, Mo, Feb. 2--(UP) -Carrying mail for Uncle Sam on the ROckland- Clark Island route is something more than climbing doorstcps.
 This point was brought home vividly to Carrier William J. Carver up near Advantageous cove in South Thomaston today when five mOose--twO bulls. two cows and n calf-c0nvcrged on his mail truck.
 A leap, and Q dash. and Car yer had climbed the nearest trce.. The moose remained around the car fully 30 minutes, and at one time the two bulls locked antlers and engaged in n terrific fight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
$9O,OOO MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE IS
 ASKED ON BLOCK
J. Johnson Building on Bank Street Involved in Action Brought By Bank

Foreclosure of $9O,00O mortgage on the J. Johnson and Sons build ing on Bank street Is asked in a civil action filed to-day in super. Tor court by the Colonial Trust Company. Tho complaint alleges tho mortgage was placed on tho building on May 15. 1928 to secure q note for $90,000.
 J. Johnson and Sons and the Leopold Morse Company of Bos- ton arc named defendants in tho writ. It is alleged In tho complaint that the interest payment duo No- vember 15 1032 in addition to the principal sum remains unpaid.
 Emil j.. Monde appointed re- ceiver in the United states Bank ruptcy court at New Haven of the J. Johnson and Sons New. Haven store is also named co"dcfendant' The building in Waterbury which ia named in the local foreclose- ure suit houses the well known mons Furnishings store.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
LOCAL CURATE ASSIGNED TO
 BRIDGEPORT
Father Mccarthy of Bless ed Sacrament Church. Native of City, Affected By Diocesan Changes

Rev John !. Mccarthy, assist ant pastor of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament for tho. past fouY years has been transferred to the Church of the Blessed Sac. rament in Bridgeport. This clerical change was one of. ten formally an- nounccd today in the current issue of The Catholic Transcript with tho official sanction of It Ilev John J. Milan, bishop of the Hartford diocese.
 Father Mccarthy is q native Of Waterbury, tho son of tho late patrolman and Mrs Joseph Me- Carthy wcll known residents of the city for many years. He Is n grah- nate of St Thomas seminary in Hartford. He completed hls studies at St Mary's seminary, Baltimore. Before coming to Waterbury to succeed Rev Arthur B. Sullivan. Father Mccarthy was stationed at Tariffviilc. Previous to that assign ment he was tho assistant pastor of tho Church of the Assumption in Westport.
 Announcement of tho change to- day came ns surprise to the par
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
Resolutions Naming Mas- colo and McGrath Come First - WOlcOtt NOfni- nees Will Also Be Con- sidered By Judiciary Committee
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Democrat Stan Man)

State Capitol, Hartford, Feb o. The first hearing concerning the Waterbury city court judgeships is scheduled next Thursday, Febru : ary 9. These resolutions names Attorney Edward Mascolo and Judge John r. McGrath as judges of tho court. Later on resolutions naming Attorney Walter Monag- an and Maurice Gruskay will be heard.
 Several valley judgeships come up at tho same time. There is one naming John IT. Kirschbaum as deputy judge of the town court of Wolcott md re-appointing George W. Brown as judge of the Wolcott town court. Kirschbaum is being pushed forward in the place of Harold Logan. Other judgcships include: Peter J. Cavanaugh. dep. uty judge of tho city court of Tor rington, Timothy LyonE Judge John J. Donovan, city court judge of shelton and Patrick A. Marren judge of the same court. John N. Sinaa baugh deputy judge of the shelton city court and William J..
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
ONE TIME FAMOUS SCULPTOR RAISES
 CHICKENS

Richmond, R. l., Feb 2 - (UP)--Xlois G. Buyens, one timc intcrnationally-knOw Bell gian sculptor, Is now, at the age of 86, n chicken farmer in this tiny town, 1t became known to- day. N, VirsualIy. nothing had been heard of him eance 1O11 whaN I.ises fslasel IS1s New 'FUfIeN stutiDD and went into retirement. "A
 Buycns was found on . small hillside farm three miles on tho main road. His housekecper assists him in caring for several hundred hens. A barn has been transformed into . studio.
 The statue of Columbus. at Boston, is one of Buycns' many works, scattered over this country and Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
AMEND PENSION BILL TOP PROVIDE
 FOR LOCAL MAN
Continuous Service of It Col Shanahan in City Employ Broken By Overseas Duty
By WILLIAM J. MORIARTH
 (DcmOcrat StNH Man)

State Capitol Hartford, Feb D. Representative Daniel J. Mahaney, member of the committee on cities and boroughs, today brought into committee bill prepared by Corporation Counsel Charles &. O'Connor of the city administra- ton of Waterbury, which would make Lieutenant Colonel William J. Shanahan eligible to pension.
 Under the present pension act an employe on reaching sixty years of age, providing he has worked for the city 25 consecutive years, is eligible for pension. Lieutenant Colonel Shanahan's consecutive term of years was broken when he went overseas during the World War. Tho city seeks to have an allowance made in his case so he can como under the provisions of the law.
 Tho resolution will be consid- cred at q later date.
 Widows Exempted
 Tuesday the finance committee meets to consider n bill introduce cd by Representative Daniel J.. Mahaney of Waterbury to exempt widows from paying the personal tax fee. Representative William McDermott of Naugatuck has . bill to exempt clergymen and church women from personal tax. It will be hoard at the same time.
 At 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rep resentntivo Mahaney met with the committee on cities and boroughs to consider amendments to the charter of Groton. LaWlor At Hearing Senator Joseph I4awlor is meet Ing this afternoon with the com mlttce on appropriations to con- slider salaries nnd expenses of state attorneys. The committee met yesterday to consider tho $23.300 deficit In the superior court of Wa terbury. No definite action was taken but court officials were asked to co-operate in checking similar deflcits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
SandinO Arrives at Managua on
 Peace Mission

Managua, Nicaragua, Feb 2--- (UP)--- Gen. Augustine Sandino. picturesque rebel whose guerillas for the last few years harried United States marines and the Ma tional Guard in Nicaragua. arrived here today on a mission of peace.
 His arrival indicate that a truce had been arranged with President Juan B. Sacasa, and that co.oper- ation would be sought to Insure international peace in Nicaragua.
 Sandino wore wide sombrero, khaki suit. high top boots and q towel wrapped around his neck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
HIGHER TARIFFS
 ARE DEPRECATED

Washington, Feb 2-- (UP)- Chairman Robert l.. O'Brlen of the federal tariff commission today contradicted claims that increased tariff barriers against foreign coun- tries with deprecinted currency would appreciably aid American industry.
 Agitation for, such action he termed "popular madness which goes on until everyone in the world believes it.' o'Brien testi- fled at n house ways and means committee hearing on tarin in- crease bills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
ENGLAND AND
 PERSIA AGREEING

Genoyn, Feb 2--fUP) "A "pro. yislonai agreement" was reached today betwen Great Britain and Persia in the dispute oyer cancel. Iation of tho Anglo Persian oil con. cessiOn, the League of Nations secretarigt announced.
 It was understood that the dis.. pute was adjusted on the basis or more liberal royalties to the Per slnh Rovernment. The British 90vernment is the chief stockhold- er in the AnEio-P -PerslDn . Oil Com pony. whose cancelled cOnceAgion was one of the most valuable cons troiied by the empire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
GERMAN POLICE SEEKING ADVICE
 ON COMMUNISTS
Will Raid Headquarters Throughout Prussia for Any discriminating Evi- denCe
By FREDERICK KUH United Press Stan COrrcspondcnt) )


 Berlin, Feb D. (UP)-Police raided communist headquarters throughout Prussia to-day in their search for documents to prove that the communist party activities are illegal. The offensive began Il few hours after Chancellor Adolf Hitler had denounced communism in his first manifesto to the nation, and politicians believed his gov ernment would seek to outlaw the entire communist party.
 The raids were similar to the "persecutions" against which Hit ler's nazis protested before they came into power this week. Res- taurants and cafes patronized by communists were raided as was
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
JUROR TOO CURIOUS

Bridgeport, Conn. Feb 2. (UP)-- The curiosity of Il juror who visit ed the scene of an accident to re- fresh his memory. caused a mis- trial in the damage suit Of Herbert E. Fox against the Connecticut company and John Lynch in com mon pleas court late yesterday. Judge E. Earle Garlick withheld the jurors name after he told the court of his action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
WARMEST DAY IN 62 YEARS

Boston, Feb 2.-( CUP )-This was the warm est February 2 in the 62 year history of the Bos- ton weather bureau At 12:46 p. m. the tempera- tvre reached 55, 2 degrees higher than the pre- vious record, estabishedin 1877 and equalled in 1922 n#
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
KILLED IN CRASH

Bethel, Conn, Feb 2-(up)-- Roland Collins. 27, of Danbury' was killed and two other men in- jured slightly last night when two cars coiiided on the Danbury. Newtown highway, Harold Hue Newtown. driver Of tho other car, was held for the coroner He and Albert Cougic, who was diring with c,oiit~sA wara injured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
Final News Flashes
MILLER'S RIGHTS RESTORED

/ Washington, Feb 2.-lUP)-Presldent Hoover restored Thomas w. Miller, former alien property custodian, to citizenship today. Miller who served during the administration of Presi- dent Harding, was sentenced to IS months i'm prisonment in Atlanta on charges of defrauding the government in 1928. .s,s >t.ay M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
FARM BOARD SAVED

Washington, Feb b2.-(UP(-An attempt to abolish the federal farm board by eliminating its entire appropriation from the independent offices supply bill was defeated today by the house with out record vote. The proposal was sponsored by Rep. Fuller, dem, Ark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
Markets at a Glance

Stocks decline moderately and later turn dull in
 afternon trading. Bonds irregularly l0wer German issues weak. Curb stocks rallies slightly after early decline to
 new lows. Chicago stocks quiet and irregular. Call money-6 per cent. Foreign exchange steady; sterling up slightly. Wheat off slightly; corn and oats steady. Cotton steady at small declines Rubber rises slightly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
INCREASE COMMISSION FUNDS

Washington Feb 2.-(UP)-The house to- day voted to increase federal trade commlsslon n funds for the nextfiscal year more than $S00,000 over the appropriation committee reccmmenda- ton. 9f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb 2-(UP)--Tha treasury net balance for January s1 was $327,4S2,S02.87. tD
Evening star., 1933-11-12

night ago Also BIZ him Is characteristic
study of an old woman. Here is an excellent
Kenneth Hayes Miller and, especially lent for
this opening exhibition, Grant Woods double
portrait entitled American Gothic" so much
commented upon so frequently reproduced. the
property of the Art Institute Of Chicago. "a
Circus Woman" by Karl Knaths, is no less
realistic. but utterly different in manner OF
rendering Grant Wood an Iowan, with home
and studio in Cedar Rapids, seems to derive
directly from Holbein; Knaths from Cezanne
and his French colleagues.
To those who visited the Century Of Progress
Art Exhibition and the Art Institute of Chicago
and know that it only closed November 1. it
is q surprise to find the walls Of the Phillips
Gallery as a part of this opening exhibition
paintings which had been lent by this gallery
and prominently placed therein. The Renoir
and Daumier, to which reference has already
been made were among these, were also
Public Gardens at Aries by Van Gogh; Blue
ROOM by PicaSso; both of which are now
hanging in the drawing room, and Afternoon
at Antioch" by Maurice Sterne, which has
place on the staircase. Besides the Sterne
painting two charming Ryders-httle
canvases. but big in feeling. Opposite hangs
Kenneth Miller's portrait Of Ryder, again
emphasizing the human interest note.
In the drawing room, entirely at ease in the
company OF Van Gogh, Picasso Cezanne and
others of the modern French school, is Mar
jorie Phillips, represented by landscape
broad view of rolling country, sensitiveiy per
ceived, subtly rendered.
The walls of the little reception room ad-
jacent not only invite the eye, but offer lesson
in the variation of artistic vision-still life
paintings by Chardin, Monet and MatisSe;
landscapes by Constable, Corot and Derain.
The library now called the music room, be-
cause frequently used, shows. practically
without change, the Tack decorations, purely
abstract but beautiful they become
more familiar.
Novel features Of this exhibition marking the
opening of the season are two one-man groups
early water colors by Burchfleld and oil paint
ingS by Eilshemius, the latter a painter who
until q few years ago was scarcely known. but
whose works are now owned by some of the
leading museums. OF these more later
As a rule the Phillips Memorial Gallery is
rearranged every two months during the
son. but because of the Importance of the
present showing 1t will remain unchanged until
the middle of January.
ington there will open with q private view
exhibitions of paintings by Hattie Z. Burdette
OF this city and Of pictorial photographs by
Clara Z. Sippren of Thetford, VT, and New
York City.
Miss Burdette Is well known for her portraits.
lisr stin life paintings and miniatures. In
GUIDED in the exhibition ut the Arts Club will be
Evening star., 1933-11-12
N[E[ QE ART AND ARII1[.

of drawings by william T. smedIey, which win
be continued
Arthur ]. Keller was born in New York In
1866. His early art training was received at
the National Academy of Design. Later he
studied under Loefftz in Munich His earliest
work was done for the New York Herald and
other newspapers. Then came magazine Illus
trauon, work for Harpers, Scribner's the
Ladies Home Journal the Century and others.
Among the authors whose books he illustrated
were S. Weir Mitchell, w. j. Locke and Kath-
leen Norris. He also made Illustrations for
1.-THE virginian' and for "The Legend of Sleepy
Hollow" "The Hanging of the Crane" and the
Christmas Carol" published in special holiday
editions.
One hundred and three of his original draw
tngs in oil, water colcr, wash, charcoal and pen
and ink have now become the possession of the
Library Of Congress. Included among these
are illustrations for The Right of Way" and
''The World for Sale" by Gilbert Parker; "The
Fortunate Youth" and The Glory Of Clemen-
tina" by Locke; Dangerous Days." by Mary
Roberts Rinehart, and BLACK Cargo" by j. p
Marquand. He was great favorite, both with
authors and with readers.
ELEANOR PARKE GUSTS opens on the l4th
Of this month an exhibition of recent water
colors in the Grand Central Galleries, New
York. These are to be shown in what is known
as the paneled room, a small gallery, but ex-
ceedingly attractive in appointments, affording
background against which Miss Custis' water
colors viii undoubtedly show to excellent effect
The majority of the paintings that she viii
show are recent-paintings made in many in
stances during the past Summer at Gloucester,
pictures of Gloucester and of boats in Glou-
cester Harbor, broadly rendered with great
technical skill and a keen sense of beauty
Miss Gusts paints entirely in gouache, using
Evening star., 1933-11-12

-a HE reopening of the Phillips Memorial
Gallery last week was an event of
note, and the fact that this gallery
Wll during the present season, be
open to visitors every day of the
week instead of, as last Winter, only
two, is matter of genuine congratu-
lation
The entire gallery has been rehuug and
although majority of the pictures exhibited
belong to the permanent collection regrouping
and regrouping with a purpose gives them
almost invariably significance The
rangement at this time places special emphasis
on human interest and simplicity of expression.
The present trend is toward rather than as for
a considerable number of years. away from the
subjective.
In the main gallery ard the little gallery at
the foot of the adjacent stairway shown
exclusively portraits and figure paintings. or
paintings in the composition of which figures
are dominant factor. AS eenters in the main
gallery are the famous Renoir Luncheon of
the Boating Party" DaumierS great work.
THE Uprising" and El Greco's "Repentant
Peter" To the right and left of the Renoir
hang portraits of women-"Mlle Sonia" by
Fantin-Latour, and Miss Van Buren," by
EakinS. Daumiers masterpiece is fanked o.
sslovely portrait of young woman by George
Fuller and, in striking contrast, Cezanne sSelf
Portrait" On one of the short end walls hangs
j. Alden Weir's figure study of young woman.
Knitting for the Soldiers" Interestingly con-
trasted with paintings by Bonnard on the op-
fosite side of the doorway-very French in
flavor. One misses. perhaps. the landscapes
that habitually lend perspective and poise to
this distinctly intimate gallery. SO many
personalities greatly varied so forcefuily por-
trayed. seem almost to crowd another in
these limited confines.
The little gallery below stairs brings one even
In closer contact with pictured people. Hese Is
"The Sulking Boy" by George Luks. who died
% suddenly. and at his painting, about fort.
Evening star., 1933-11-12

~. cXimltcly 20 paintings in OIL among them
a portrait just completed Of Mrs. Fulton Lewis
president Of the washington Club and wife Of
a former president Of the Arts Club. 1t is Q
most excellent likeness and in every respect
satisfactory as portrait. It shows Mrs. Lewis
wearing . black velvet evening gown. with
white lace scarf, seated in an armchair Of
Victorian type. against background OF dark,
rich red. The pose is extremely easy, the ex-
preston Of the face is alert. Good in color,
strongly modelled, well designed. 1t viii un-
doubtedly take its place among Miss Burdette's
most successful achievements.
Also included in the exhibition will be Miss
Burdette's portrait of Clifford K. Bergman.
painted year or more ago and shown for .
second time ut the request of his innumerahle
friends. Another recent work is portrait Of
Anne Dupont Andrews, in yellow, and among
other canvases not previously exhibited VIII be
portraits OF Melville Fox. a young actor of this
city. who is now touring with Eva lie Galiienne.
and portrait of Frederick Won Dochenhauscn,
secretary of the local Society of Miniature
Painters, Sculptors and Gravers.
With these portraits Miss Burdette will show
number of characteristic stin life studies
objects and flowers. richly colorful. broadly
painted 1t is hoped that she will find room
also for one or two of her city pictures because
of their unique interest and charm.
Within the last few years Miss Burdette has
been commissioned to make for Arlington House
copies OF portraits Of historical persons, and at
the time of the Washington Bicentennial she
painted it will be recalled, full-length por-
trait OF Washington In his Masonic regalia,
which is in the Masonic Memorial near
Alexandria.
4 Ass SIPPRELL has exhibited before at
W the Arts Club and has many friends in
Washington She is always, however, adding
to her collection of fine prints and invariably
brings to this city works rendered through
the medium of the camera of very great beauty
well artistic merit She, too, has rendered
portraits OF distinguished persons with distinc-
ton: she. too has manifested, through her in
terpretations, beauty in still life compositions
What is more, she has Travelled widely to places
infrequently visited and brought back beautiful
souvenirs of her trips. Whatever she has to
show will be worth seeing.
THE chief of the division of fine arts OF the
Library Of Congress Leicester b. Holland
has announced an exhibition Of drawings by
Arthur I. Keller, recently given to the library
by Mrs. Keller. These drawings were made for
reproduction as illustrations for various books
and magazines. and win form part Of the
cabinet sf American illustration recently estab-
lished at the library. The exhibition, opening
such material to be shown, the nrst being that