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are naturally kind-hearted, sympa-
thetic and sincere as individuals. They
may have their national character
istics in the mass-the French are in
ordinately thrifty and saving: the
Swiss cold and austere; the Italians
and Spanish volatile, easily excited
and dirty: the Germans excessively
orderly and clean, and now rather
intolerant and arrogant-but as in
dividuals they are much the same
everywhere-plain ordinary human
beings with human faults, frailties
and good points. II they ruled the
world there would be no need to out
law war.
Just as some Of the metropolitan
newspapers in the United States
especially the yellow journals and
tabloids-do not always give o repre-
sentative picture of America, so does
the Partisan press, for example, give
one-sided Hgnette of France, and
the Na1 and Fascist press an 'in-
spired" view Of Germany and Italy.
The European newspapers play UP
American kidnapings. lynching parties.
corruption in high places, gang mur-
ders and similar news with all the
avidity Of the yellow American press,
which sometimes revels in war scares,
scandals in royalty and high aristo-
cratic circles and international diplo-
matte intrigue.
The abd-ction Of the Lindbergh
baby was even bigger news In Europe
than was the Lone Eagles arrival at
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others would be comical II they were
not % tragically serious.
Even In the so-called neutral
countries, Holland, Sweden, Norway,
Denmark - where social conditions
approximate what they are In the
United States and where the daily
press Is free and usually ubiased-it
Ia hard to get fair picture of the
United States. In these places, how
ever, the people are the victims of the
sins Of omission rather than the sins
Of commission. It Is not that the
things they hear and read are not true
20 much as 1t Is that the newspapers
print only the sensational facets Of a
cross-section Of American news.
Briefly, the foregoing is a bird's-eye
view Of what Europeans think of the
u. 8. A. There's no practical way to
remedy the situation, but its worth
while knowing what 1t is.
tCopyright. 1889
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1t opened. There was a moment :
silence as they rapidly surveyed each
other and then, stepping aside. Lilly
said, Come in, Bob!" He followed
her into well-furnished living room
and she took his hat and coat. While
she was gone he glanced curiously
about the room.
Certainly the same Lilly-the ia
miliar fair for decoration was evident
in the furnishings! When she had
returned he saw that essentially she
was unchanged in appearance; there
was something almost theatrical about
her looks and actions. 1t made him
conscious Of his own alteration.
THEIR talk drifted to persons they
had known: then to the latest
shows and art exhibits and recitals In
town. Bob found himself beginning
to feel uncomfortable He was In the
position of man talking about some
thing Of which he has no knowledge
He answered evasively and. In an
effort to steer the conversation into
safer channels, asked her what she
had been doing since last he had seen
her. Over the teacups she talked at
random of the many places she had
been, with such q cosmopolitan air
that he felt slightly ludicrous at the
thought of mentioning his own modest
exploits.
At last. fearing that he could keep
up the painful pretense no longer, he
rose and prepared to depart. protesting
that he had enjoyed so much having
met Lilly and promising to return
soon. outside in the hall he breathed
a sigh Of relief at having escaped be-
ing tied forever to a purposeless crea-
ture like Lilly! He hastened down.
stairs and to the station.
AS the door closed behind him. Lilly
leaned against 1t, laughing until she
was weak from the effort. ITO think, ~
she gasped. that I almost married
that" Running into her bedroom,
she seated herself at her vanity and
with a towel commenced hastily re-
moving the heavily applied cosmetics.
Then she arranged her hair in less
exotic style.
Turning, her mouth full Of hairpins,
she called, Jimmy. come here" A
small boy came running in and threw
his arms about her waist.
What it is, mother?"
run to nurse and tell her to get
you washed for supper as quickly as
possible. before your daddy gets home.
The dinner will be late as it is and !
don't want to keep him later than
necessary"
(Copyrisht. 1887
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cons, a notice of fraternal meeting.
His hand paused in the act Of sliding
the envelope opener under the flap Of
a small envelope as he noticed an en-
graved return address on the back.
Turning 1t over, he inspected the
superscription curiously. It was writ
ten in a delicately feminine hand,
vaguely familiar.
A BIT eagerly he opened the letter
"a and withdrew the message. 1t
was inscribed to Dear Bob" and his
eyes skipped ahead to the signature.
signed with the same softly determined
script, Lilly" That could mean only
one person In the world Lilly Ben
nett. He hadn't seen her since time
preceding his marriage.
and I chanced to see your
name mentioned In the paper, so
naturally I would like to see you
again while I am in town. Will you
call me?" His heart gave a few un-
accustomed flutters as he read the in
vitation. He remembered the Lilly he
had known so well 10 years ago. the
unconventional, "arty" girl whom he
had almost married.
He placed the letter on a corner of
his desk, near the picture Of his wife
and their 6-year-old son. Several
times in the next hour his mind was
drawn to "reminiscences by the sight of
1t. Finally, he thought, We'll, why
olA< f0rr rl ho
cradle phone.
ATT o'clock Rankin was standing
"A by the window of his Office look
ing out at the downtown panorama.
Running through his mind was a
medley Of remembered incidents which
he was attempting to marshal into
some semblance Of order as potential
small-talk with Lilly.
In way he was sorry that he had
yielded to his sentiment and had made
an engagement to visit her on his way
home from the Office: on the other
hand there was a certain element of
novelty in the prospect. He had few
enough opportunities for novelty in the
ordered existence he had!
But Lilly! OF course she would not
have so greatly changed in 10 years;
persons like her didn't. There were
plenty Of older women in the clique
they had belonged to who were as like
her as peas In pod, with the excep-
ton of a disparity in ages.
A short while later, having phoned
his wife that he was having his dinner
with an old friend, he left his office
and rode down in the elevator. At
the corner he purchased flower from
the old woman standing there with her
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Penalized for Closing Cafe.

OAKLAND, Calf. R.-Of course
1t couldn't have been the disappointed
policemen who had to find some other
place to eat that day.
George Ritsel, who runs o cafe
where the trafic force usually eat, also
Is an ardent angler. He Just shut up
shop the other day, tackled o sign on
the door Gone fishing" and went.
When he returned q huge rock had
been rolled against the door. It took
10 men and O truck 10 remove It.
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in 1888 and for their trouble received
a total Of $l2,662. In 1884 they were
called to duty even fewer times.
At the Becher Bridge the three
tenders were paid $3.50 In 1888 and
we're called upon to let Is ships pass.
For 1884 the number was even smaller.
Manuel Cutler, head Of the City
Bureau of Bridges and Buildings, re-
Gently tried to do something about it.
but his proposals were vetoed by the
Federal Government.
Cutler asked the War Department
to permit the city to force ship pilots
to notify the city several hours In sd-
vance Of passing either of the bridges.
In that way, he argued, single crew
could man both spans.
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Span Tenders Get
$4,000 forOpening
Bridge IS Times
York Seldom Interferes
With Routine of Mil.
,caukee Employees.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MILWAUKEE.-Jobst that are really
soft-the kind every man is supposed
to dream Of some time In his life
are held here by five men who act as
tenders Of the Becher and Holton
Street Bridges.
Work seldom interferes with their
daily routine.
Because of a Federal edict, the
bridges are manned "a hours daily.
Shifts of two men each at the Holton
street span swung into action IS times
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SHORT STONY
MY OLD FLAME

posies and with an
air Of bravado, in
sinuated It into the
button-hole in his
lapel. II made MIN
feel years younger.
v u y y
THE taxi drew up
before q modish
apartment building
on the drive.
Riding up in the
self-operated ele-
vator to the proper
floor and striding
down the carpeted
hall to the number
she had given him,
he experienced q
sense of adventure.
He halted before
the door Of the
apartment and. i.
lifting the small
brass knocker, rap
ped smartly.
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Thought He Bought Road.

FAIR LAWN, N. J. @.-when
Samuel Swerdon was assessed $3.50 for
improvement Of the highway IN front
Of his home. he thought he was buy
ing the road.
That's why he barricaded 1t with
sticks and stones and charged autoisS
10 cents each to 60 through.
He has Is days in jail to ponder over
the ways Of society.
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UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA
GIVEN WOMAN or SIS
Mrs. Peden Of South Carolina,
With Georgia B. A., Had Been

With Georgia B. A, Had Been
scoho1 Teacher Is Years.
By the Associated Press.
ATHENS. Ga, August 24.-A little
55-year-old woman, IS years q school
teacher, was graduated "summa cum
laude" by the University Of Georgia
last night.
She b. Mrs. Thomas Carlyle Peden
Of Westminster. 8. c., who received q
bachelor of arts degree In education
after four university Summer sessions.
She attended R. E. Lee Institute ut
Thomaston, Ga, when 1t was q Junior
college. in 1896. She was the honor
graduate there. too. Her husband saw
her graduate last night.
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Weigh Barnacle Problem.

Chemists from all parts Of the
world gathered recently at Glasgow,
Scotland, and discussed chemical
means of solving the centuries-old
barnacle problem. which causes
wastage Of s75G, 900 a year In docking
naval ships alone.
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IT WAS 10 am.


Els secretary.
having noticed de-
tachedly the usual
tardy arrival of the
employer, placed
the mornings per-
sonal mail on the
desk In his private
office. Turn i n g
from the hat tree
after struggling
himself out Of his
coat, Robert Ran
kin settled himself
In the comfortable
chair and began
m e t h o d ically to
rife the handful of
assorted envelopes.
They were the
usual variety of ac-
now ! e d gments
from busin ess
houses. invitations
f0 hI1SinaSS 1Ylr,rh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08

trick Carlin and William Clasby. j Captain Cronin, expecting more rivalry. refused to announced his lineup until to-day. He offered no objections to the professional rec ords of Ed Egan3? and Pat Fitz- patrick and stated that he is go- ing to use James Barnes, Andy Stokes, Michael Crowley, Myles Kelley, Joseph Farley, Rudy Ber- .cier, Charles Ryan, James Bryant, Matt Dunphy, Wifliani Cavanaugil, James Brickei, Luddy Burke, John- ny Delaney. Jim Moore, and three or four other talented players. { The games will start at S:30 O. clock and teffninate as soon as the Cronin team has piled up com- ,forta blemargin. q .f'
 Society Meets
 St .Patrick's Holy Name society held meeting at the Lyceum- last night and completed plans for their minstrel and dance at St Jo- seph's hall next week.
 Smoker Saturday
 The Lithuanian Independent Po- litical club will sponsor a smoker at he clubs rooms, 48 Green street tomorrow night. The bouts will be furnished by Jack Petruzzio, Q, better known in fistic circles as The Walloping Wop."
 In addition to the smokes and refreshments there will be a musi- cal entertainment.
 The event has been planned in an effort to interest the young men in the wide program of ac- ttvities planned for their benefit.
 Surprise Party
 Ralph Brennan was pleasantly surprised by groHp of friends at his home on Bank street recently. During the evening entertainment and dancing were enjoyed and a duck supper served. Vocal selec- tions were rendered by Patrick Garvey, Edward Loftus, John A. Kelley and John w. Stokes. Irish folk dances were presented by Hardy, James Moore and Fitzgerald. Those presen, were:
 MT and Mrs Edward Loftus, Mi and Mrs Frank Hardy, MT and Mrs James L. Moore, Mir and Mrs Patrick Garvey, MT and Mrs A AOANoo ACdIACy, ME duu MTS James Griffin, Mir and Mrs John German, Mir and Mrs Arthur Leary, MT and Mrs John Broderick, MT and Mrs William Keller, MT and Mrs Harry K. Ryan, MT and Mrs Bernard Smith of Watertown, MT and Mrs Joseph Lezotte, Mir and Mrs John A. Kelley, Francis Fitz- gerald, Daniel E. Nolan, James Dineen, Bosco Bates, John W. Stokes, Burton Norton, James Mir and Mrs Rudolph MT and Mrs Michael Daly, Patrick Russo, Thomas De- links, Francis Coughlin, William Meehan, Cyril Dunphy, James Cawett, Edward Dunphy, James Tyrrell, Floyd Frederick, MT and Mrs Michael Kitchen, MT and Mrs Michael Driscoll, Otto Hermann, William Hermann, Charles Kel- ley, MT and Mrs Patrick Bourke, Mitchell and William Pow CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
Pastors To Cooperate
 In Organizing Scouts
Diocesan Director Named By Bishop Issues Statement
 Local Executives Pledge Support for Plans

In accordance with the request of Bishop Maurice F. McAuliffe for a statewide revival of the Boy Scout movement among Catholic boys, plans were announced today for the formation of troops in every parish in the diocese.
 Methods of organization proce- dure have been outlined in a com munication to all parish pries's from Rev William J. Collins, dio- cesan director appointed by Bishop 7McAuliffe to develop the movement. Father Collins sug- gests that church groups in each parish, such as Holy Name so- cieties, sponsor the individual troops. In this manner, he points out, the poorer boys may be as- sisted in buying their uniforms.
 Scout Executive Arthur D. Mar ston said that while he has heard nothing from Father Collins on plans for local organization, full support of the Waterbury council will be given to the movement. He said it was probable that full in- formation would be forthcoming within a few days. He urges Catholic laymen interested in scouting to attend the training course in elements of scoutmaster- ship which opens next Thursday evening at Leavenworth high school. This course, he explains, will be an excellent preparation for the development of leaders in the proposed new troops.
 Six Troops Here
 There are at present only six troops sponsored by Catholic parishes of the local district, wit1 an approximate membership of 1853 boys. Approximately 75 more Catholic scouts are members of other troops. Parishes sponsor ing troops at present include St Francis Xavier's, St Joseph's, Sts Peter and Paul, Blessed Sacrd- ment, Our Lady of Lourdes and St Johns of Watertown. Organization of troops in every parish would more than triple the present. Catholic scout membership.
 MT Marston said that plans are being made in Thomaston and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
P GARDEN CLUBS r TO SPONSOR SHOW
Cheshire Included in En- try List for Spring Ex-
 hibitiOn March ll=l2

As part of the program to cele- brate the opening of the Gardens of the Nations, the Federated Gar den Clubs of Connecticut will hold a two-day Flower Show on March 12 and 13 at Rockefeller Center.
 Flowers are being sent from California by areoplane especially for the sixty classes of Flower Ar engagements that will feature this exhibit. At a later date, the win- ners in this contest will compete with those of the Federated Gar den Clubs of New York and New Jersey, which have recently put on similar shows.
 A novel attraction will be the Tables of All Nations. There will be luncheon, dinner, supper and fes- tival tables of England, Italy, Japan and Mexico. For the victor in this class there will be awarded the special large bronze medal of the Federation.
 The committee in charge of the show consists of Mrs John R. De- marest of Orange, chairman; Mrs Theodore l.. Pomeroy of Green wich. vice-chairman. and Mrs E.. l.. MacRae, Mrs Walt Thomas, Mrs James A. Vaughn and Mrs Frederick Mygatt.
 The twenty-two garden clubs that are participating are: Bridge-' port, Cheshire, Connecticut Valley, brook, Greenwich. Greenwich Cornwall, Darien, Fairfield, Glen Woman's Club Gardeners. Hortu- Valley, Shippan Point, South Shore. Old Greenwich, Orange, Pomeraug Jus, Lyme, Milford, New Milford, Stamford, Westbrook. Westport, and Wilton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
DENNIS LECTURES
 HERE ON FACISM
Social Changes to Sound Knell of Capitalism,
 Predicts Speaker

Because it cannot keep pace with the changing social system. capi- talism will no longer function, Lawrence Dennis, author and lec- turer, said last night in an addresn held at the Women's Club under the auspices of the educational committee of the Y. M. c. A. Her. bert s. Smith. general secretary of the Y conducted the question per iod and Frederick s. Chase pre- sided.
 Mir Dennis, formerly connected with the United States diplomatic service, spoke on the subject "Is Fascism Inevitable in the United States? ?'
 He said that in every country in the world to-day capitalism was an acknowledged failure, and that attempts to work out some more satisfactory system were being made. He cited Canada, France. and England as examples.
 Fascism, MT Dennis defined as intervention of the central govern country. He said his conception of fascism did not necessarily follow the Italian pattern or. that of any particular system. ''As far as the nature of the government under fascist society is concerned don't think 1t is necessary to be afraid of dictator ship or regimentation," he said. He expressed the opinion that this country was the "most regimented nation on earth--a regimentation of big business rather than of gov ernment." He predicted that future gov ernments would be elected for a six or eight year term and allowed great latitude in their programs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
Comiskey Elected

Election of Luke Comiskey as fourth assistant foreman of the Naugatuck Hose, Hook and Ladder company and naming of Ray Decg- an as a member of the board of trustees comprised the only chang es in the personnel of officers of that company made at the annual meeting last night in the firehouse.
 Comiskey takes the place held by Maurice Cowan and Deegan succeeds William Sullivan. Peter J. Foley was reelected foreman of the volunteers as was expected, starting his 26th year in that ca pacity.
 Other officers chosen were: Herbert Cockroft, first assistant foreman; Thomas Chiswell, second assistant foreman; Fred Zehnder, third assistant foreman; Fred zehnder, Joe Ford, first assista.lt 1t hook and ladder; Edward Calvin, second assistant hook and ladder, Ray Jennings. secretary. William Wood, treasurer, and John Weav- ing, Ray Deegan and Michael Shea. trustees
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08

New Milford for the develcpm0nN of Catholic ; troops, presumab7N following the orders of Bishop Mes Auliffe.
 Pastors to Aid
 Father Collins recommends, kiiH selection of fathers of boys oN men intensely interested in boys work sas. members of the troOp committees. They are advised e act in cooperation with the pass tors of the various parishes and the scout executive of the distfioEs He requests each pastor to cone suit with the scout executive 0e his locality relative to the 0ra ganization of the troop. 14x Marston said that the full c0Operne ton of the Waterbury council VIII be given to pastors applying 6on assistance in the work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
WATERBURY MAN
 HURT IN CRASH
Frederick Pierce Suffers Fractured Knee in Nau. gatuck Collision

Naugatuck, March s.---A frac-
 tured knee was suffered yesterday afternoon by Frederick Pierce Of .353 Hamilton avenues, Waterbury, when an auto he was driving col-
 lided with one driven by William Nixon, Jr, of IA George street,
 Naugatuck, at Dead Mans curve
 about 5:50 p. m. Pierce was taken
 to the Waterbury. hospital where
 x-rays disclosed the fracture.
 Nixon suffered only cut under hts
 eye. Neither was hell., Skidding
 due to wet condition of the road
 dent: Policeman George Kogut of
 the local force investigated. M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08

Premier A. M. G. Ogilvie of ,Tas- mania suffered broken nose TO- gently when his automobile collid- ed with a trolley car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
Abrigador s45' Men
 Play Here Tonight
Patrick CrOnn's KnnckIe Buisers Meet John Phelans
 Washington Hill Veterans at Bankers Grille
BROOKLYN NEWS

The fur and pasteboards will fly at the Bankers Grill tonight when Patrick Cronin and. his "45S' team come outsof retirement to ac+ cept, the challenge hurled by
 Sergeant Johnny Phelan aid lis Washington Hill ,team. 1t, is sail that. none, other than Hill club would have accepted as logical op- popents because ,its is the general understanding in. the Brooklyn sec. tion that he HillsSare 'pushovers''.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08

the Central Y. M. c. A. John M Burrall, council president, presid- ed.
 Each troop must nominate its candidate by May l, and applica- tions must be completed and filed by individual scouts by the first of June. Ferd S. Smith, treasurer. is in charge of raising funds.
 Directors of the courses in the leadership training school ex- plained their classes. It was an nounced that local camporee and public spring rally will be held Friday and Saturday, June IA and 15. There, will be training ses- sion for local delegates to the na- tional jamboree at Camp Morris Buck from August 12 to IS inclu- Siye,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
ATTACHMENT FILED
 HERE FOR ST. ,OOO

A certificate of attachment in the amount of $1,00O was filed in the town clerks office today by the Waterbury Trust Co against Cliff ford J. Hill of Waterbury. The complaint accompanying the paper says the plaintiff recovered a judgment of $887.99 and costs of $38.94 against the defendant in su- perior- court, Jan IS, 1895, and that the judgment remains unsatisfied. The property attached Is located on Nelson street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
measures Is on and that millions have already signed.

The peak of enrolment has been reached in the local high schol. Supt H. D. Chittenden said yesterday. He says that 1t is his be- lief the numbers attending will not increase unless there is marked change in the local situation. In the past few years including the present ones, there is an enroll- ment of about $50 at the start but about 50 drop off within several months. There are now 800 stu dents there.
 There are seven sewing groups and a weekly food demonstration under the EZRA, the report of Mrs Gertrude Madigan. night school director, shows.A total of 109 ladies have been enrolled in the, sewing groups with an average attendance of 61 each session. Five sewing classes meet evenings at the high school and at Hop Brook school. There are two afternoon grouns,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08

Button Back Chairs An aristocrat among chair styles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
SUNDAY NOON CLUB
 TO HEAR MESEROLE

Darwin J. Meserole will review the book -Four Patterns of Revo- lution, Communism, Fascism, Nag ism and the New DeaW by Ethen 1T. Cotton at the Sunday Noon club of the Second Congregational church in the chapel at the close of services Sunday. All men Of the congregation are invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
|PHELAN EXPLAINS !
 JAMBOREE PLANS
Scout Council Discusses Trip to Washington;
 Pick Representatives

Ellis F. Phelan, chairman of the national jamboree committee, .ex- plained plans for the local partic- ipation in the Washington confer ence at last nights meeting of the Waterbury council of Boy Scouts ht
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-08
Petition Calculated

An effort to get local residents to sign petition expressing their agreement with policies advocated by Rev Charles D. Sonehlin, famous radio priest, is being made by Managers here. One business- man here said he was approa ched and told a, nationwide drivo to sA. cure supnort for the priest'a