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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
SPAIN MAKES
 A NEW OFFER

Madrid, Jan. 3l-(UP)-spain is prepared to offer to buy more United States tobacco If the United States buys more Spanish wine. it was disclosed today.
 The cabinet authorized negotia- tions with Washington to buy ap- proximately 4,400,000 pounds more of tobacco annually in return for an increased wine quota. In 1933. Spain's purchases of United States tobacco totaled approximately 15,- 000,00O pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
FIREMEN RUSH TO
 SCOVILL FACTORY
Oil in Brook Caused Blaze But Did Not Do
 Any Damage

An alarm was registered today from the private box of the ,Sco- will Manufacturing company. No 5535, for a, blaze which attracted some attention. but caused no damage. The brook which passes through the company's premises | caught fire." Some oil on the sur- face and in the vicinity of the brook was ignited in some manner and threatened to spread to ad- joining buildings.
 The call was registered at 10:30 o'clock. At 7:48 o'clock this morning and at 9:45 o'clock ap. raratus was sent to 1048 West Main street to the property of Mer- ton Brown and to 473 Hill street, property owned M. Jam.co. Both calls were for chimney fires of lit- lle consequences.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
AQUARIUM EXHIBIT
 IS BIG ATTRACTION
Many Visiting Tropical Fish Show at Silas
 Bronson Library

Four prizes in connection with the exhibition of tropical fish now going on at the Silas Bronson li- brary under the auspices of the Waterbury Aquarium society will be awarded tonight. The judges, all from out of town, are members of the Connecticut Aquarium society.
 Hundreds have viewed the ex- hibiition at, the library. It is something new for the city and att tracted the attention of audlts and children alike. The judging was originally scheduled for last night but was postponed until this even- ing due to the inability of the judges to be present.
 Three of the prizes will go to the amateurs with exhibits and the other one will go to the profess sional class. The exhibit will con- tinue until Saturday nightfi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
OLD BOOKS

If you like to look at old books and books not old enough, quite, to be so termed, or if you are looking for a book out of print, you will be inter- ested in this announce ment.
 Here has been brought together a collection of such books; also modern fiction, at secondhand prices.
 LITTLE OLD BOOK SHOP 29 LEAVENWORTH ST.
 Opp. Kendrick Ave.
 Will open February 1
 at 10 a. m.
 SOPHIA E. SMITH
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
ROWLEY PHILIPS
 TALKED ON ITALY
Kiwanis Club Hears Lec-
 tufe of Interest on His Visit to That Country

Italy was described as a country of happy and satisfied inhabitants at today's Kiwanis club meeting by RowIey w. Phillips, who re- turned recently from a trip through that country.
 Mussolihi, he said, was a man beloved by the people, man of vision and ideas. Italians, he went on, not only approve with all their hearts of his plans but they want the rest of the world to do so also.
 He said that Italians have so much faith in Mussolini that they have no worry as to the future. Even should the Duce die, he stat ed, they are sure that he has planned beyond that eventuality.
 MT Phillips described his experi- ences in Italy, during which time he had an interview with Mussolini and a semi-private audience with the Pope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31

With the presidential ball now a memory locally, the next outstand- ing event on the social calendar for Waterbury this week is the mann moth card party which will be sponsored by parishioners of SS Peter and Paul church tomorrow evening in the spacious school au- ditorium.
 The stage Is all set to accommo- date a record crowd and using the advance sale of tickets and the en- thusiasm shown as a criterion nothing else is expected. Rev James Woods and Rev Nathan Conklin are working harmonious ly in completing arrangements for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
LOCAL PEOPLE AT
 REMINGTON BALL

waterburians played a prom inent part in the gala Roosevelt birthday ball celebration in New. ington last evening at Grange hall. James Carty, formerly of George Whites Scandals and hit in the recent ABC minstrels, filled the role of master of ceremonies to perfec- ton. Dance specialties were rem dered by Lillian Mccoy, Dorothy Sternberg, and Helen Larkin while the ABC quartet, directed by George Errico, was heard in sev- eral delightful numbers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
VETERANS ARE
 GIVEN PLACES

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 31-(UP) -Of the 102,490 unemployed who had registered for work in Connec- ticut up to Jan. 15. 35.325 had been given employment, with war vet erans given work in greater per- ccntage than other men,, it was revealed today by Leonard J. Ma loney, director of employment for war veterans.
 Unemployed veterans registered numbered 9,493, and work was pro- vided for 5,638 or 5S.8 per cent. The percentage of non-service men given work was 31.9, with 29.687 given jobs through the help of the CWA,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
CUMMINGS IS
 GETTING BETTER

Norwalk, Conn.,, Jan. 31-(UP) Continued improvement in the condition of Dickinson s. Cum mings, son of the U. S. attorney general, was reported today at Norwalk hospital where he was taken Saturday night after an au- accident in which a wo- man companion was killed.
 Although still unconscious, Cum mings has steadily gained ground, said. and has been able to take nourishment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
LABOR STATUS
 GOOD IN STATE

Hartford, Conn, Jan 31.-UP)- The labor situation in Connecticut is better today than it has been at anytime in the last two and a half years, William J. Fitzgerald. deputy labor commissioner, said today.
 Reports from factories and man. ufacturing plants in all parts of the state indicate more help has been taken on and that pay envelopes are fatter than in past years, Fitz- gerald said. In addition, a num- Der of idle factories have been re- opened. Textile plants in partic- ular. have swung into activity after long idleness, Fitzgerald said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31

Mrs Bridget Kiely McNamara. executrix of the estate of James Reilly also settled her $10,000 suit against the J. E. Smith Go. MT Reilly died from injuries re- ceived when hit by a car owned by J.. E. Smith Co. at Bank and Grand street. February 25, 1888.
 e. Scarpari was plaintiff in the $2O, ,O00 stairway action against the Naugatuck Savings Bank. He fell in the defendants property at 64 Scovill street. 4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
Carelessness Caused
 Bishop Street Fire
Marshal Reaches Conclusion After Exhaustive nvest-
 gation of Yesterdays Blaze Kerosene in Cellar

Following an exhaustive investi- gation Of yesterday mornings fire in the basement of the business and tenement block at 57 Bishop street, Fire Marshal D. J. Lahey has reached the conclusion that carelessness was the main cause of the blaze.
 . The building is owned by Jacob
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
Church Parishioners
 To Hold Card Party
SS Peter and Paul Committee Expects Large Turnout
 in Church Auditorium Tomorrow

this event which is expected to be. one of the greatest card parties ever held in the parish,
 Many valuable prizes have been donated for the many tables which will be in play, one of the many successful efforts the large com- mittee has realized in making the event huge success. Bridge, pic nochle, forty-flve and a host of other games will be enjoyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
BONNOT LANDS SAFELY

St. Louis, Senegal, Jan. 31 - (UP) - Commander Bonnot land- ed his airplane, the Southern Cross, here today, after a fast flight from Natal, Brazil. Bonnot is exploring the possibilities of French air-mail service between Marseilles and South America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31

Three architects, who have offer ed their services to the state, are said to be preparing plans for the new institution, which will accom- pany a report of the committees study and request for funds.
 The sites now being considered, it was learned, range from 600 to 1000 acres.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
OBITUAR

WOOD-Richard Forder Wood, S9, native of this city, died Mon- day night in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He was the son of Porter l.. and Jennie Ridley Wood.
 He is survived by his wife, Ma bel White Wood: daughter, Ethel May; three sisters, Mrs. Will liam Ringenberg of this city; Mrs. Charles May of New Britain and Mrs. Harry Hussey of Baltimore; also several nieces and nephews.
 The body was brought to the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, this city, where friends may call from to 9 o. clock tonight. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at a time tv be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
FULL WEATHER REPORT

F Boston, Jan. 31-UP)-Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Cloudy and warmer tonight and Thursday. Probably snow in inter- for and snow or rain on the coast Thursday.
 necticut-Cloudy. and warmer tonight and Thursday. Probably snow in the interior and rain or snow on the coast Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31

We wish t0 thank our many friends. relatives and nelghbors, ln particular the Della Mushroom Goo Steve and Ills Il0yE, Blily and Ills sssas Ss inS nsgVssp ssSns.. n c ss."ad .SS s' o liH during Onr recent bereavement, lha death Of our beloved mother, Mrs ufaMiM NemainN.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
CARD OF THANKH.

We. sincerely thank our good summa family, the North iInd Thomas club. inc North End Hiilies and lilly Juniors, the Elks, the 4. D. C. Minstrel Troupe and the City Amateur Baseball league for their beautiful floral pieces and the sympathy and kindness shown ns during our rccont bereh vemont, tho death Of Our beloved son and brother, Joseph, corIdeo.
 TILlc co9InEo FAMILY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
MASS.

MASS. THOMPSON-A months mind mass Of requiem will be celebrated to- morrow morning at 500 o'clock, at the Sacred Heart Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mi- chael Thompson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our friends. relatives and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved daughter, Lu- ellie Ellen Sacco.
 (Slgned)
 MIR and MRS DoMENIc sACCo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-31
CAnD OF TllANks,

T'IIIe COHIDIeO FAMILY, MRS RALPH GALLO,
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
Listen, World!
By Elsie Robinson

Husband followed his own de-
Vices-Which were plenty.
But it was a dearly bought lib
erty. For, having once told the
lady how superior she was, can
the gentleman now convince her
that she's just one of the gang
and should act accordingly?
Try and do it!
So today we have one-half
the world firmly believing that
the other half's a Dirty Dog.
Which, of course, lis piffle.
When it comes to morals,
there isn't Snitch of differ.
ence between the sexes.
There's no such thing as
feminine or masculine virtues
or vices. Men have no mo-
nopoly on courage or fair play
women none on tenderness or
purity. When it comes to Dish
ing Dirt, no pool room has any
thing on the average Bridge
Table. And, on the other
hand, some ninety-pound wisp
of a woman can often make a
Man Mountain look like a jelly
bean through sheer grit.
ALL THE SAME
Because of their different
training and experience, men
and women gauge behavior
differently, but that's no proof
that the Woman's standard is
better than the mans.
Who's to judge which is the
greater menace to a home. a
husbands philandering eve or
a Wife's fibbing tongue? A
mans Stiffness or a woman's
spitefulness? For every femi.
nine idea which the man VIC.
lateS, the woman outrages some
masculine code.
Which fact, thank Heaven,
most youngsters know.
For, whatever its faults, this
modern Equality has certainly
done the race one great favor
by making the kids realize that
humans are all of a piece re-
gardleSs of their sex. and
there never yet was a Goose
who had anything on a Gan
der. Or vice versa!
At least, that's how I see
it. But maybe you differ?
Then how?
Copyright. 1924, by King FeatyrSa
Syndicate. Inc.)
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
"War-PrOOf'' the i. S.
1t Will Cost Money, But What of It

The Lansing fire and lesser blazs object lesson
the need Of fire prevention.
That is lesson which prudent of houses other
buildings learned long ago. which careless owners refuse
to learn
The wise builds with freproof fire resistant mate
rials if he can
He heating pipes with asbestos sees that electric
cables fully insulated steel construction
where possible nstas prnkler xnguhers and fire alarms
and then probably tops off with fire insurance.
HE SLEEPS BETTER THAT WAY.
War is like fire. and the nation which refuses to protect
itself by adequate fire prevention is like the
less of building
The best "re prevention this country are
NAVY SECOND TO NONE, AN AIR FORCE SECOND TO
NONE and Army big enough to back up both the Navy
and the air force
Those measures will cost money, but what of it?
Is it wise to money and the building or spend
money and safeguard the building?
That is the question for the United States to SETTLE and
settle soon.
At present is NOT fireproo" and the sparks from the
next world conflagraton WILL SPREAD
The Washington times., 1934-12-17

functions of machines, then the
only fair thing is to make ma.
chimes take over some of the
functions of the human body.
I am making out a list now of
functions which 1 will swap.
1 had been led to believe
that this was the Machine Age,
that machines were gradually
croWding man out of a job.
That. I didn't mind so much.
You can't make me mad by
getting a machine to do my
work for me. But if I am to
be asked to let people press my
thorax for IS minutes to make
me do the work of a machine
that's where I call a halt.
At that, it would be sort of
fun to be able to look through
walls. I guess I'll try it again.
Copyright, 1884, King Features
Syndicate, InC.)
Articles by Robert Benchley
appear each Monday, WedneS-
day and Thursday.
The Washington times., 1934-12-17

years meted out that particu
lar form of Roman justice
which remains one of the won
ders of the world. But other
tribes pushed westward, driven
onward by hunger and a thirst
for plunder, and gradually the
power of Rome weakened and
once more anarchy ruled over
the land.
Then came a formidable re-
ligious quarrel, which sepa-
rated the two halves of the
world definitely from each
other and turned them into
each others bitterest enemies.
Then came still another re-
ligious invasion from the
scorching heart of the great
Arabian desert. Then came a
number of uprisings which
gave half a dozen tribes COM
plete possession (for a while at
least) of all the land along
the banks of the Danube.
Then came the domination
by foreign people-the most
cruelty destructive invaders,
next to the Huns, of which
Europe carries the memory.
Then came number of upris-
ings by which the different
subject nations tried to rid
themselves of the unspeakable
Turkish yoke.
Then came the great war,
which definitely undid every
thing which the craftsmanship
of the previous so years had
tried to build up.
EXTRA STEAM
And now, under modern
hygienic conditions, for hygiene
has found it's way even into
the Balkans, the rate of NOR
tality is steadily declining.
That means a rapidly increas-
ing surplus of people among
all the different hostile tribes
which go to make up what
we call the Balkans States.
Where are they to go? How
are they to live? Where are
they to find food and outlets
for their domestic products?
America is closed to them.
Australia is closed to them.
Africa is out of the question.
Every other part of the world
is closed to them.
In short, the Balkans are a
pot that is forever boiling and
of which the lid has been
screwed on so tightly that
there is no means of escape for
the extra steam.
The result will be a continu-
alton of more or less violent
explosions. We will not be
able to prevent these explo-
SionS.
The only thing we can do is
to make sure that they shall
not affect our own happiness
and peace of mind.
Copyright 1894, by King Features
Syndicate, Inc.l
The Washington times., 1934-12-17

skin are agitated, the subject
is given Super-SensOriaI SEN
SatiOnS."
I will take any subject that
the doctor may suggest, prefer
ably Huey Long, and agitate
his skin in certain areas so
that he will not only not have
Super-sensorial sensations but
won't have any sensations at
all. Far from seeing objects
on the other side of a wall, he
won't be able to see objects
held under his nose. Of course,
the subject will have to lend
himself to the experiment with
out agitating back.
Knowing what one of DR..
Calligaris' pet spots is Gust to
the right of the thorax) 1 tried
it on myself for Is minutes.
Aside from a slight strangula-
tion and an inclination to
throw up, 1 detected no change.
I was bored and along about
the ninth minute, fretful, but
I couldn't see through the wall,
even though I knew what was
on the other side. How do YOU
explain that, DR.. Calligaris of
the Royal University of Rome?
However, if scientists are
going on trying to make the
human body take over the
The Washington times., 1934-12-17

chine. He took a subject (any
subject) and pressed his thorax
for Is minutes, and I'll be
Son-of-a-gun if the guy didn't
describe objects on the other
side of a wall. That's DR.. Cal
ligaris' story.
DR.. Calligaris is a professor
of neuropsychology, which in
itself marks him as a neuropsy-
chologiSt. I don't know how
you feel about neuropsycholo.
gists, but, if you will look very
closely into my eye as I say the
word, you will detect twinkle
which is tantamount to a sneer.
However, that is not here,
and certainly not there. DR..
Calligaris says that man is
really a televiSion machine be-
cause, if you press certain points
of his body long enough, he can
see through walls. That is,
provided that he is not tickliSh.
My theory is just the oppo-
site of DR.. CalligariS. I say
that if you press certain points
of a mans body for three days,
he cannot see through the
walls. And I'm no neuropsy-
chologist, either. 1 just picked
it up.
1t has now become a battle
between DR.. CalligariS and me,
and can assure you that the
fur will fly. DR.. Calligaris can
pick his points to press, and I
will pick mine. We will both
use the same subject and the
same wall.
AS DR.. Calligaris expresses it
Gin Italian, which the press
has taken the liberty of trans
lating):
IF certain areas Of the
The Washington times., 1934-12-17

He W. van AOV" W II Z n T
have enough written evidence
to reconstruct that great human
drama which we know by the
name of history.
Nevertheless and notwith-
standing, we in America are
hardly aware of our blessings
because we only have some $50
years of a conscious past. Ex-
cept for the incidents of the
Civil War our brains are not
completely cluttered up with
the memories of lost causes
and the manifold wrongs Of
our ancestors. Our present may
be somewhat lacking in charm,
but thank God for a future
that does not have to drag fifty
centuries of wrong with it, no
matter where it goes.
NEW SOLUTIONS
Every morning the newspapers
bring a fresh solution of the
Balkan problems. Every eve
ming proves the futility of that
mornings solution. And every
new morning brings new solu-
tions which will be refuted ere
"a hours have gone by.
If you ask me, I do not be-
lieve that there is any solution.
The Balkans probably will con-
tinue to muddle along for the
next 1000 years.
You know how hard it is in
one of our big cities to keep the
peace among all the different
racial elements, and yet all of
them are, comparatively speak
ing, newcomers, and do not live
on soil which they can claim as
their own.
Keep this firmly in mind, and
then try to realize what is hap
pening in the Balkans.
Here was a piece of land that
formed the entrance gate to the
fertile fields of western Europe.
Since prehistoric times wander.
ing tribes from the East had
passed through this region, and
a few of them had settled down
in some of the more remote val
leys.
Then came the Romans, to
The Washington times., 1934-12-17
Good News If True
Few Wild Men in the New CONGRESS

Professor Raymond Moey contributes excellent article in
Today Magazine Of which he editor entitled "Your Stake
in the Next Congress-
He writes:
81 convinced that the neu Congress uiu NOT be
the assemblage of uUiLd that the popular vieuv
holds but uU rate somewhat higher than the Seventv-
third Congress, both in intelligence and sel-restraint
"Another factor. in attempt to predict the tenn
per of Congress, is the character of its leadership
The committees supremely important in shaping
legislation and the chairman of each committee uUeIds
great poWer. Practically of the chairmen of the
committees in the Senate is radical. Most are mild
liberals A few are definitely conservative In the
House the general situation obtains. This fact
IUi constitute n1oderang influence of importance"
To which business and taxpayers everywhere will say fer
venty:
"HeaVer be praised, if that's TRUE"
The Washington times., 1934-12-17

m t ed to w. J. McDermOtt, jr
William ]. McDermott, jr., su-
perintendent of the House bill
room, which receives all drafts
of proposed legislation.
Although the bills cannot be
introduced until the House
convenes, members are sending
them in to be printed.
All subjects, private and pub
lie, are covered in the bills and
by January 3 McDermOtt ex-
poets to receive one or two
thousand more drafts.
Until Congress conveneS the
subject matter is secret.
In the Senate chamber J.
Mark Trice, deputy sergeant
alarms, and Col. EdWin A. Hal
seq, Senate secretary, seek some
solution to the seating problem.
With So Democrats to be
crammed into one side and 26
Republicans and one Farmer
LabOrite scheduled for the other
side of the aisle, there is cause
for perturbation.
Chairs have been torn up,
rugs ripped apart and the floor
ing repaired. But when Con-
greSs conVenes the scene will be
one of order.
Boxes of books, stationery,
desks. chairs and filing cabinets
line the corridors of House and
Senate office buildings.
The approach of old and new
members is at hand, and in the
scramble for office space the
superintendents of both build
ings find themselves in the mid
die of a muddled mess.
The Capitol and the office
buildings are resplendent.
The District Fire Department
has seen to that phase of
preparation and when members
of Congress and their employees
arrive it will be to shiny build
ings that they come.
Ne'O employees are being
taken on. Ne1D members bring
The Washington times., 1934-12-17

paClence, QOnC DelOng 10 Ile
male character"
Women, on the other hand.
she maintains, are chuck full of
noble impulses. Neither threats
nor rewards are needed to make
them Be Good. It's their IA
vorite indoor sport. But they
just waste time if they expect
men to appreciate that. So a
wise bride should Iealize right
from the jump that she's tying
up to a low-down ornery runt
who can't be expected to be de-
cent anywhere, anytime, any
how.
THEIR FAULT
That's Kathleen's idea, and
she's sticking to it. And it's a
safe bet that 999 out of every
1000 females will agree with her
enthusiastically and clip her
sentiments for use in the next
domestic brawl. But if they do,
IL G1kS 1llc11 OWAA AouAO'
Who started this "holier-than-
thou" contest? The Big Boys
themselves. Way back in the tin
pants days, when they began
putting women on pedestals and
calling them "ministering an
gels" Gods greatest gift" and
similar sugar talk.
Did the lads really believe it?
Not a word! If you want to
know how men actually feel
about women, read the LAWS
they made concerning them
laws which gave the ladies,
maybe, an equal break with the
family COW.
However, that pedestal idea
wasn't as dumb as it seems. For
1t kept the Missis contentedly
out of the way, while Friend