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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Keep It In Mind

The fact that several hundred patients are to be transferred from the State Hos pitals at Norwich and Middletown to that at Newtown very shortly should bring to mind the need of institutional expan- sion in Connecticut. It is not enough that the newspapers of the state give col umn after column of space to encourag- ing and demanding such expansion. Something in a material way must be done about it, if the state is to derive any good from it.
 We have reviewed the situation so many times and so thoroughly that it is like second nature to take it up once more. For fear anybody might have overlooked the case for our institutions, let it be stated that they are not entirely lacking, but there is room for improve ment. For example we have several fine institutions, which could not be improved upon. But there are other older ones where much attention is necessary. And we have the habit of overcrowding others.
 We must do something about the sit uation at the Middletown hospital before a major catastrophe occurs. We must add to the efforts in behalf of the feeble minded by new training school, pro- posal that early this year became mere political football. It is situation that cannot be corrected by postponing it ur- til better times. We have to face the facts right now and do something about it. Let's hope Governor Wilbur L. Cross and his fact-inding commission can paint the picture in such manner that action will be speedily forthcoming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Filling Station Architecture

American architects for some years have been working independently and originally, and doing the worlds best work in their line. Lately they have been greatly helped by the makers of new building materials. So far, the type of building that seems to exemplify the best work of these originatorS is the auto mobile filling and service station. The automotive industry, while revolution izing our transportation, may also be revolutionizing our archesture.
 In the filling station the architects have had entirely new equipments, and so turned naturally to new forms and materials. They are helped by the bold experimentation of chemists and manu- lecturers, in turning out new substances for construction work. So we find these service stations, meant for what used to be a filthy business, as neat, clean and attractive as modern bathrooms and often as attractive externally and inter- nally as fine stores and homes. They are strong, durable, easy to clean, resistant to cold and heat. They are made in styles and of materials, easily adaptable to the construction of homes, stores, office buildings, and so on.
 Sc far, good. But let it be observed that in these structures not only many customary materials, but many custom ary labors and services, are eliminated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

There is plenty of land in the United States to serve all agricultural and for estry needs and at the same time prevent the destruction of many species of wild life, says J. N. Ding" Darling, retiring chief of the U. S. Biological Survey. We hope no one ever thought for minute that there was not enough land in this country to permit our native animals and birds to occupy. It has long been pointed out that there are acres and acres of waste lands which could easily be util- ized for wild life tracts. Just as we are turning more soil back to the forests from which they originally came, so we can turn the farmers unproductive acres back to the native animals and birds of the district. Only in this way can the nation preserve it's natural resources, prominent among which must always be ranked wild life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

TT may seem contradictory for the world to cele- ! brate the birthday of the Prince of Peace at time when it is restrained from plunging into a new war only by the fact that it is not yet recov- cred from the last one.
 Yet it is one of humanity's oldest failings-to look at a beautiful ideal while plodding on through the mire-and if armies, bombing planes, and warships lie on the horizon at Christmas time that is simply one more proof that we are not yet ready to move out of the world that IS into the world that ought to be.
 The one thing that would be unpardonable TOT us would be to pass by this Christmas holiday without giving thought to its profound and breath-taking significance; to accept it simply as another holiday, time for the giving of presents and the reunion of families, and nothing more.
 
 TT is not going too far to say that our entire so- ciety is built around the concepts that entered the world on that first Christmas, 20 centuries ago. We have built imperfectly, and great part of the work remains to be done.
 So perhaps it is good thing for us to be re- minded by war in Ethiopia and threats of war in many other places, just how greatly the sorry human reality falls short of those ideal.
 Christmas brings vision of a world in which natures cruel old law of tooth and flank shall no longer operate-a world where in men may tram
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Land Of The Free

The news that Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh with their son, Jon, had left this country to take up residence in England should make many an Ameri- can pause long enough to take stock. Ii the famous couple has left the nation as announced, to thwart any kidnap at tempts on their son, it is high time that all our enforcement agencies united to make this a nation in which man can bring. up any number of sons or daugh- ters without fear of violence.
 True it is natural that feelings might be aroused to a high pitch by the fact that Bruno Hauptmann now has but one forlorn hope before execution of sentence is imposed on him. There would be bound to be some resentment towards Colonel Lindbergh even though it was he and his family who suffered the most. Perhaps this is the logical explanation of his sud- den trip to England. Maybe when finlS has been written to the case and other news items have taken the top of page one he and his family will return to his native land. At least we sincerely hope so.
 It is all the more touching that this drastic action of the LindberghS was taken almost on the eve of Christmas. They will spend the day on the high seas, perhaps happy in the knowledge that they are together and no harm can come to them or theirs, but just bit diSheart- ened by the fact that this great and glor- ious land of ours and theirs could not offer them haven. It's not pretty pie ture as it is painted. It's one that must make public enforcement officials blush just a bit. It should also make the na- ton conscious of the fact that lawless- ness must go if we are to survive as society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Christmas

There were shepherds watching their flocks in the fields by night. There were wise men who came from far countries There were angels singing a joyful chorus. There was star shining over a manager where humble mother lay with her newborn son. These were the begin nings of the greatest festival of Chris tendon. They tell story so beautiful that even those who consider it only a story recognize it's moving quality and it's force in the world.
 There are many ways of celebrating Christmas, some of them borrowed from ancient pagan festivals that occurred at this season The best ways are those 1r- spired by remembrance of the Bethlehem baby, for they are the ways of sacrifice, generosity, faith and love.
 Children ought to be made happy at this great birthday party. It is their day. And even though there is little "peace on earth" and we see little evidence of 'good will'' among men, many human hearts cherish these ideals and hope for their achievement Christmas and children renew our faith in them and our courage to keep them before us as a glorious goal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

The big operators have biven 8 virtual ultimatum to the ship ping board that unless they have definite assurances either of mail contracts or 8 subsidy, they will transfer their tonnage to foreign flags.
 Undoubtedly this is partly bluff. However, it has the commerce department worried. It is no secret that American companies operating under f0r- eign flags could cut expenses considerably.
 Andrew Mellon and his Amer ican Aluminium company ships are demonstrating this right now. Mystery Bill
 One of the great mysteries of the shipping world is what be- came of the special shipping bill concocted by Secretary of Com merce Roper during the closing days of the last session.
 The bill was whipped into shape when the shipping industry began lobbying for an Independent ship ping agency out from under the wings of the commerce depart ment and uncontaminated by poli- tics.
 This got Dan Roper definitely nervous.
 Political POe-C Counter
 The shipping board is a grand pie-counter for political patron- age. Few people on the board do any appreciable amount of work, And political patronage is dear to the heart of Dan Roper.
 So three Roper henchmen hurriedly and secretly drew up a new shipping bill. They were Assistant Secretary J. M. John son who has had no experience with shipping; Chester Mccall. assistant to Roper, who also has : had no experience with ship ping; and "AdmiraF J. c. Pea cock, whose friendship with Roper made him chairman of the shipping board, and who also has had no experience with shipping.
 What is in the bill nobody knows. Congress closed before the bill could see the light of day. But latest word is that Roper is ready to spring it on the shipping world in January, and if so. it will cause a three ring circus among the Copeland ship subsidy bill, the Roper bill. and the independ- ent bureau bill advocated by many shipping companies. stands.
 U. S. Violates SEC
 The securities exchange cou- mission is chuckling secretly over a little jobe it has on the treas- ury.
 Henry Morgenthau's boys have been advertising their Baby Bond issue with phraseolngy which would never get by the SEC. If
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
An Editorial by Bruce Cation

scend themselves and clear the way for each mans realization of his own most sacred poten- tialities, unhndered by the great law of grab and the fighting, injustice, and oppression which It gives rise to-.
 WYE don't need to look around us long to see that w that vision is great way from realization. And yet the strangeSt and most miraculous fact in all life is the way in which impractical visions tend in the long course of time, to translate themselves into realities.
 There is more power in an ideal than the world of cannon and machine guns ever dreams of: and by fixing our eyes on this ideal, and measuring the worlds imperfections by its own gauge we may be moving faster than we think toward day in which Christmas can be cele- brated without the necessity for making excuses:
 great poet once remarked that man Will some day awaken from his long sleep and ind that his dream remains, and that only the sleep is gone So 1t will be, some day, with this Chr1stmas vision of peace and brotherhood.
 Today it is vision and nothing more; but 1t is an impershable vision, and 1t will remain when the wars and war-makers are nothing but dis turbing echoes from the distant past.
 And by thinking deeply and revently of that vision in this Christmas season. we do our small part to help bring that day nearer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

watching an elephant in the St. Louis zoo at feeding time. A keep CT is seen putting into the maw of the animal, which is the tradition al emblem of the Grand Old Par ty, 8 tempting morsel whose exact nature it is impossible to discover. MT. Hoover is watching the pro- cedure with an unconcealed in terest which leads to the thought that the undiscoverable tidbit which the elephant feeder is serv- ing up for his charges corisump- ton is 8 hash made out of Senator Boral, Governor Landon, and oth- CT dark-horse presidential nomi- nee meat. Now all that remains to .clarify the situation in the Re- publican party is to have the COP. elephant photographed watching the former president at luncheon. From the expression on the pachyderm's phiz future-book operators will then be able to lay the odds, for or against MT. Hoov- er's chances in the Republican National Sweepstakes next sum- mer. Just how the elephant will perform depends on who is on his back. If an Old Guard mahout handles the ankus Herbert may have chance. But if "liberar Young GuardSman has custody of the hook MT. Hoover will be a ten-to-one shot against.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

And while on the subject of conserva- tion we think word or two might be said about Alexander Macdonald of New York state who has just died. He was the states first conservation commissioner and his entire life was practically devoted to conservation of natural resources, par ticularly those of his native state. When he was made conservation commissioner in 1922 he inaugurated a campaign of re- forestation that speedily put New York in the forefront as leader in this field. He was encouraged by ex-governor AL fred E. Smith in this respect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Question Box

Enclose three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ti0n of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Home Service Bureau. Legal and medi- cal advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be under taken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the Waterbury Demo- crat's Home Service Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth street, NW., Washing ton, D. c. THE EDITOR.
 o. When did Christopher Co., 1umbus discover South America?
 A. On his third voyage in 1498. He touched near the mouth of the Orinoco River.
 e. How many Marx brothers are there?
 A. Five. Their names are Leon- ard (Chico), Arthur (Harpo), Jul jus (Groucho, Herbert (Zeppo), and Milton (Gummo).
 
 o. What was the score of the Pittsburgh-Navy football game in 1884?
 A. Pittsburgh 31-Navy T.
 Q. For whom were North and South Carolina named?
 4. They were first named by Jean Ribault for King Charles TX of France, about the middle of the 18th century. The name was not generally used and soon disap- peared. About 1928 the name was again given to the region in honor of Charles I of England.
 e. Where did the expression passing the buck" originate?
 A. It originated in the practice in card playing to lay an object before 8 player to remind him oi his turn to deal and passing 1t on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

a private company issued similar financial advertising the SEC would crack down on it in short order.
 The SEC, however, has no jurisdictionf over federal bonds. nor over state and municipal is- sues.
 What the treasury is doing is getting out prospectus. On the cover is a full-boSomed, Autograph lady, holding in one hand an American flag, in the other a baby bond. She also offers this advice:
 Add One Third to Your In- vestment in Ten Years"
 In another part of the pros- pectus appear these alluring words:
 S25 United States Savings Bonds at $18.75."
 "$1,OOO United States Savings Bonds at $75O., etc."
 Such phrases are in violation of SEC rules. They give to the average small investor the idea he is getting wonderful bargain. In strict truth he is not getting 8 bargain, merely a 2.9 per cent compounded interest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

Everybody must be convinced by this time that the Christmas season has been a fine one for all concerned, commercially speaking. Tomorrow, thought, is holy day, not merely one of celebration as a holiday Let us give some thought to the spiritual side of the occasion. A few silent prayers of thanksgiving; a pause in the hustle and hustle for the full sig nificance of the day to sink into our hearts that we may be humbled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Selected Poem
A CHRISTMAS FIRE.

"A CHRISTMAS FTRE. (Emilie Poulsson in the New York Times) AS they who sit about the fire Where ruddy embers lie Will haste to make it blaze up higher When some dear guest draws night. So, when old Christmas, welcome friend, His yearly visit pays, The fire of Love we stir and mend Till it is all ablaze! It laughs and sings in sparkling glee, Filings its bright message wide Through gift, through greeting, shining free, At every ChrStmastide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

Can you answer seven OI these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 i. Who was Evariste Regis Hue? 2. What is a nom de plume?
 3. On which ocean does the South American country Peru bor- der?
 4. What word denotes the adap- tation of a sepcies or race to a ch- mate different from that to which it has previously been accustomed? 5. Tn the Book of Genesis, what is the name of the first man?
 6. Name the two Sioux Indian chieftains who were leaders in the Indian War of 1875
 2. Who was George Mifflin Dal- las2
 8. Of which country is Saskatche- wan a Province? g. Why was Paul von linden burg called "the hero of Tannen- burg?"
 10. Name the physician who pre- sided at the birth of the Dionne quintuplets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

They are built often without lathing, plastering, siding, mailing and saving. And when built they need no painting or papering, and very litle cleaning. Less work to do, more trades eliminated, more unemployment Must we always pay this price of progress?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Passing the Buck

After viewing the St. Louis ele- phant at his vittles and perhaps getting an inspiration from the sight, MT. Hoover delivered his latest blast at the administration, this time over President Roose- velt's relief policies. After wading through the Hooverian deluge of words the sum total of his plaint is that the national government should pass the buck of relief back to the separate states and to the individual communities and let them kick it around. This typical expression of MT. Hooyer's idea of government needs no comment. It is as if Maurice the Matchmaker took a customers watch apart, threw the pieces into the custom CTS lap, and said: You fix it so that it will go. After all it is your watchp like all error there is an atom of truth in MT. Hoover's de- mand. No one wishes to foist state or community responsibility oil on the national government. That would lead inevitably to a central ization of power in Washington which is contrary to the American concept of state sovereignty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

WOA4AS 0CNA- tantes, funnier looking am- ateur chorus gals, and, fun niest of all, views of public men in their h uman mo- n1ents. The day before yester- day we were privileged to look at former and . hoping . to-be again n President Her. -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Teachers, Keep Of!

The squawkers who are most vo- ciferous and constant in their clamor against the Roosevelt ad- ministration may be divided, roughly, into two classes. One group is made up of those who look upon the preservation of the Constitution of the United States, intact and inviolate, as their own special privilege. Having violated without scath and for years the spirit and the letter of the docu- ment which is supposed to be the guardian of our liberties they view with resentment the intrusion of 8 poacher on their personal domain. If the Constitution is to be wrecked let it be done by those who have been in the wrecking business for years under the guid- ance of the best legal brains mon- ey could buy. The rage which consumes this group of squawkers is famed by the fixed idea that Mir. Roosevelt is stealing their stuff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
A Thought for Today

As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.-Psalms 18:44.
 No principle is more noble as there is none more holy than that of true obedience.- Henry Giles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

The electric power industry rises to an output of 2,OO0,OOOOO kilowatt hours week, beating all time records. Not bad for poor, downtrodden, browbeaten in- duStry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Look Pleasant, Please!

In case you are unaware of it there is a lot of amusement to be extracted from the picture section of the Sunday newspapers. Funny
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Daily NNo~- -R0,,nd Washington .vH@- '. - - - SHIP SUBSIDY LOOKS LIKE
 A KNOCK-DOWN FIGHT
; By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT s. ALLEN =

Washington Dec 24-No matter how short the President wants to make coming session of Congress one thing he cannot avoid is knockdown dragout fight on the question of ship subsidy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

Not expecting anything from that naval conference the world will not be disappointed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

To-DAYs COMMON ERROR Never cay. we win have . holiday for the observation
 of Good Friday;- say, ''ob- ssrvance Of Good Friday"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

throwing a starving man e bad epigram with which to i'll his empty belly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Pumps and Primers

SAAPty 0SAps
 Pumps and Primers
 MT. Hoover has, obviously, for- gotten that we have experienced the worst financial, industrial and social catastrophe the country has ever known. When he retired from office, at the request of the nation, the American economic pump was not only out of business but there was no more water to prime it than would fill an eye dropper. But there was a pump handle in the recognition by the federal government of its reSpor1- sibility in the premises and Q well of enterprise in the heart of 8 Chief Executive who had the willingness to accept that respon- sibility and to exercise it in trl- dreamed of ways.
 Cheaper Anyway
 MT. Hoover and his Republicrat approvers like to point the finger of fright at the cost of federal re- lief. "It's up in the billionsl" they announce in the language of the Englishman who left his first baseball game before it was ended and was asked the score by a youngster peeking through a knot hole in the fence. I do not know what the cost of the war against Want has been any more than do Mir. Hoover and his associate fln- ger pointers. Moreover I cannot work myself into a father of rage over the size of the check. I have seen what our participation in the World War cost us, in money alone and I anl reasonably con- vinced that however huge the re- lief figures may turn out to be they will be iinmeasurably less than the military ones. At long last the gentlemen who ere wailing over the way President Roosevelt's poli- cies have ruined their financial lives should dry their tears. The Red Revolution which MT. ROOse- welt staved off would have ended their existence and small though it may be, there is consolation to be drawn from the realization that neither profits nor dividends are paid to the inhabitants of the graveyard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
DECEMBER 25 Christmas

DECEMBER 25
 Christmas Merry Christmas to all and may the Goddess of Stars show you the path of happiness through ;he new year.
 Deal with new inventions or novelties in the morning and devote the afternoon to more routine pursuits. Visit or seek the company of those older
 TOday's Birthdate You should be very serious and interested in science.
 Very sudden and successful new arrangements should be profitable to you during February and March. 1886 Romantic attachments or love affairs nay be the outcome of chance acquaintance. Danger June 26 through July g. l9S6 Socially favorable January 2s through Feb. 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
BY WAY of NO HARM
 by James William FitzP Patrick

he opinions conclusions appearing below of the writer alone They not necessarily those of the editors oR THE DEMOCRAT they to be construed.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 7:l4 a. m.; sets 4:2s p. m. All vehicles must be lighted thirty min- utes after sunset.