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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
Prohibition Again

After studying the liquor situation for two years in A states, F. Scott Mcbride, head of the Anti-Saloon League, is pre- dieting that the country will be dry again by 1945. That is, legally dry. He points to remarkable progress by local action. In these two years, he reports, 2,000 local units have voted dry. He believes "there is every indication that a majority of the states will again be dry by their own acc tion by 1940, and with an aggressive campaign 40 states can be dry by 1945."
 It might happen so We are restless people, changing minds and votes ire quently. A liberal liquor policy is being abused in many cities and states, arous- ing resentment among millions of citi- zens. It would be rash to prophecy swing back to national prohibition, but there might be surprising spread of state prohibition and local option. That is the natural American way. It will be remembered that most of the country was dry through local choice before the adoption of the federal dry amendment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06

It seems to be fairly certain that when the eco force in the United States is cut down to 300,000 by next July Connecti- cut will suffer the loss of a few camps. State Forester Austin F. Hawes believes that this is going to work hardship in the campaign against the various insect pests that we have in this state. He Specifically states that it will mean let up in the drive on the gypsy and brown tail moths, both of which cause an im- mense amount of damage in vegetation. Some of the Connecticut CCC camps were created solely to permit the state to carry on it's insect war It would be too bad to see such helpful work dropped when pro- gress is really being made. We certainly hope that some encouragement of forces may be brought about by next summer so that despite the loss in eco membership an adequate field force may be main- tained to fight the moths, the caterpillars, and the blights that ruin our trees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06

Waterbury, it develops, plays some part in the efforts of two members of the State Tuberculosis Commission to oust Lewis E. Goodsell of Bethel, state leader of the Young Republican clubs, from his inspec- torship on the commission. Waterbury's part is this. On and before the last civic election held here MT. Goodsell interested himself in the local g.o.p. campaign. He spoke at rally here and is said to have been an active worker in the republican ranks on Election Day. AS result, Mrs. Fannie Dixon Welch and John T., Walsh of the board seek his custer. Both are democrats Ward T. filling and Albert E. Lavery, republicans, do not agree. Neither does Chairman Stephen J. Maher, demo- crat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
Thriving Skunks

Maryland is suffering from an over abundance of skunks. The Marylanders say Wall Street is to blame, or rather, the stock market crash of 1929, which is, in many folks minds, synonymous with Wall Street. The crash brought the de- precision. Depression enforced many strange new economies, one of which was in the use of furs. As the fur market be- came depressed, skunk skins dropped from $2.50 each to less than $1.00. Pro- fessional trappers quickly lost interest in them, and the Maryland skunks entered an era of immunity from traps.
 In other states the skunk population has been kept down by highway accidents. Evolution, up to now, has taught most Skunks almost nothing of the perils of swiftly moving motor cars. It is unusual to take a long drive in any direction with out finding the mangled bodies of numer- ouS Skunks and other animals that met up with hit-Skip drivers. Perhaps Mary land skunks are shrewder in this matter, or perhaps drivers don't go so fast in that state It may be that intelligent skunks from other regions have been migrating to Maryland for safety from both cars and trapperS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
Will Be Supported

The recent decision of the Public Util- itieS Commission granting an interstate bus line the privilege of rerouting part of it's run between Boston and New York within this state will be almost unanim- ously praised in Connecticut. The com- mission, while recognizing the rights Of the Interstate Commerce Commission in certain matters pertaining to transporta- tion on highways, concluded that the state actually has the right to exercise reasonable control over it's own high ways.
 We do not see how any such finding as this can be superseded. The conflict be- tween the state and the federal govern ment over control of roads in interstate commerce is an old one, but certainly there are limitations beyond which the jurisdiction of the federal government in such matters does not go. This would seem to be one of them and the state is justly proud of the decision of the Public Utilities Commission and it's subsequent ruling.
 It never was the intention that federal statutes governing interstate commerce should render void state laws which seek to control state highways and those who make use of them. If so there never would be any need for the. state to make laws governing use of highways, protec- ton for pedestrians, etc. This is typical instance where the state, through its Public Utilities Commission, did well to uphold its own laws and show that they stil prevail in the face of federal rulings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
Permanent Plates

The mere fact that Motor Vehicle Com missioner Michael A. Connor says that the state could save $125,000 year by issuing permanent automobile plates to every registrant is sufficient, we think, to warrant inauguration of the scheme. In these days of heavy financing we must seek just such savings as these Would that more of our state departments could bring about such a saving as this. Let's hope the example of the Motor Vehicle Department will spread to others.
 A small insert would enable the plates to be renewed from year to year. This would change in color and design, but would be so made that it could be easily put in place on the permanent market. This is, to be true, radical departure from our present system and that fol- lowed in most of the states But we don't doubt but what if Connecticut adopted such a system as this it would speedily spread to other states and soon become universal.
 Five years is estimated as the average life of a set of such markers as those now contemplated. That might also be the life of an average car. To prevent motorists, who had failed to renew their registrations, continuing to use their automobiles the inspectors at the safety lanes would be instructed to check those violating the law and the plates would then be called in. It's something that in these days of economy could readily be adopted with the support of all Of the taxpayers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
Of Again. On Again

The anvil chorus is at it again. We refer to the prohibitioniSts. This time they are predicting the return of prohi- bition by 1945. We sincerely hope they wrong. The recent prohibition era was a sorry one for the United States. We still feel it's effects. It no doubt will be ten years before the last effects of the dry period have worn off and there IS something in the nature of sanity with regard to the drinking question.
 The Anti-Saloon League of America has further distinguished itself by calling on President Franklin D. Roosevelt to abol- ish the use of intoxicants in the White House and at all public functions. Evil dently the League is better informed on what goes on at White House affairs than most of the people in the United States. Either that or it makes strenuous effort to find out what sort of table Mrs. Roosevelt puts forth for her family, guests, etc.
 In the good old days when White House hospitality was byword in the states i've do not mean this to indicate that hospitality is lacking today; far from it) the residents of the states took considerable interest in what foods, wines, and liquors passed across the Presidents board Of late years there have been other things to concern us. We are not % curious as to inquire what the Presi- dents wife served last night or will serve next week. And we do not believe that if President Roosevelt announced he would cease serving intoxicantS i've don't know that he actually does serve them) at White House functions it would change American drinking habits. Customs are not changed by radical reform.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
Question Box
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o. Why are there so many moorl- light evenings in the fall of the year?
 A. The full moon at the time of the autumnal equinox, is in that part of its orbit where 1t makes the smallest angle with the horizon; it rises at nearly the same hour for several nights in succession at this time of the year, thus giving an unusual proportion of moonlight evenings.
 @. How far is the North Star from the earth?
 A. According to the United States Naval Observatory, measure ment of the parallax of the North Star indicates that the distance is about 250,0O0, ,0O0, ,O00 900 miles from the earth or about 45 light years.
 e. Are passports required of American citizens for direct travel to Mexico?
 A. A certificate of identity issued by the nearest Mexican consul will suffice.
 e. Who is the American min- ister to the Union of South Africap
 A. Ralph J. Totten.
 o. How is Halle Selassie pro- nounced?
 A. "High-leh selah'-Sseh."
 e. In what geographical group of states is West Virginia included?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
A Book a Day
Asserts His Bomb Killed Kitchener
 BY BRUCE CATION

If you will read "One Against England" by Ernst Carl, you will get a look at one of the prettiest pipe dreams of the present year.
 This author was a German spy in England during the World war, and it is his proud boast that he himself, in person, engineered plot which caused the death of Lord Kitchener.
 Kitchener going to Russia to try to put little British efficiency into thc cumbrous Russian military ma- chine. He sailed on he cruiser Hampshire from the British naval base in the Orkneys shortly after the battle of Jutland.
 The Hampshire blew up and sank a few hours after leaving the har- bor, and Kitchener was drowned. The British admiralty has claimed, pretty convincingly, that it hit a mine laid a day or obefore by a German submarine.
 Not so, says Herr Carl. It was all a put-up job. As Germany's leading spy in England, he CO., op.rated with Irish republican ter- rorists to plant couple of disaf- fected Irishmen in the Hampshire.
 They smuggled bombs and stuck them in the powder magazine, and a time clock mechanism did the rest. The blow was aimed at Kich- ener and 1t did not miss.
 All this sounds very much like a tall tale, but it makes inter- esting reading. The rest of Herr Carl's story of his wartime ac- tivities is a bit fuzzy around the edges. It's exciting enough, but it sounds like something some- body dreamed-which, of course, may indict the authors skill as writer, rather than his veracity.
 Published by Dutton. the book sells for $3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06

This would not only give em- ployment, but would also feed the workers, since in the pro- cess of licking they would get nourishment from the potato starch.
 Merry-GO-ROund
 Senator Bill Borah has re- ceived more than fifty invita- tions to make speeches. The re- quests come from all parts of the country. Many from southern states Friends of New Jerseys potent democratic poli- tical boss, Mayor Frank Hague of Newark, are touting him as successor to Attorney General Homer Cunmings-if and when he departs the cabinet. Hague's chances of getting the post are so remote as to be nil Major Copyright. 1885. by United Fea-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
Current Comments

The Q. 6. can never Do invaded. If the American people can be per. suaded to put away their emotion- alism-if ship is sunk, let 1t sink and consider the loss not worth the cost of war in men and money we shall be fairly safe.-H w. l Her, University of Michigan.
 
 People know more than they tifi. derstand. The leaders instinctively know how to arouse them. By means of propaganda the people come to believe theirs Is . religious or cultural mission. n.-Dr. Alfred Ad- Ter, famed viennese psychologist.
 
 The new national planning depends upon which New Dealer is doing the planning for the day. Herbert Hoover.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06

A Virgin Island cocktail is proposed by Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes. He has an aide now working on it, so that the product of the island may be popular ized We don't see why this should be necessary. At one time Virgin Island rum was the most sought after wherever rum was drunk. Its fame was worldwide. Prohibition ruined the trade in the states. We now should be able to return it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
Selected Poem
DECEMBER LANDSCAPE

DECEMBER LANDSCAPE (Eleanor Alletta Chaffer in the New York Sun) The outlines of this countryside are lost:
 There is no boundary to lure the eye Past fence and upland rise. Not even frost
 Survives the mists that in the hollows lie No anxious forms stand palely at the gate,
 The barn is closed with heavy wooden lock, Although the hour is dark it is not late;
 No shadow falls across the grass edged rock. Let the fog swallow up all outlines here,
 Touch with ghostly hand each door and pane: Though nothing be SO near as mist is near,
 Hanging on every cave its crystal rain, There is the glow of candlelight within,
 And apples gathered in Q cellar bin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
Test " o u 2 Knowledge
Can you answer seven of these test questions? turn to last page for the answers.

O8M yVW 6AAoWCA SSNS.s VI these test questions? turn to last page for the answers.
 l. When did dragons inhabit the earth?
 2. On what Gulf does the Pacific coast of Honduras front?
 3. To which country do the Fa- roe Islands belong7
 1. In what state is the city of Mo- gales2
 s. What is the married name of Helen Wills. the famous tennis player2
 6. What is the name for Q vault or subterranean chamber under Q church floor?
 2. What is Q gnup
 8. Name the important British Is- land possession off the south coast of China.
 Q. What is Q regicidep
 10. What is the name for wander ing primitive pastoral people whe have no settled tarritnrve
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
nECENFRER 2

DECEMBER 2 Most favored ones today are those born from May through May 21. General Indications of the Day
 For Everybody
 Morning-Fair.
 Afternoon-Doubtful.
 Evening-Good. The day is not promising until evening.
 Today's Birthdate You should be fortunate in all undertakings from Dec. Sl, 1885, through Jan. 30, 1886. Disappointment and trouble may be expected from March 1 through March 2l. Guard your health and be cautious during this period. Danger May 30 through June q 1e36.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06

pc mCerV1eWeQ by the sports writers. The in- terviewers in- for m e d Mir. Madden that h is opponent had given ex- precision to opin- ions on t h e Madden seeking ability W hich were not only derogatory but inhamnnatory as well. They were to the effect AInok NKp AknA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06

Such a people! No sooner do we begin to emerge from depression than we start worrying about the depression that will follow the next boom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06

We heard father the other day threat. ening to apply sanctions to his kids if they don't stop fighting and they stopped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
Just Isn't Done

Some years ago prominent fig- ure of the American prize ring, Mir. Bartley Madden, was training for a fight and permitted himself to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
Daily NE.-,.xx C~Do,,.l Washington VT z 2 - " ====@= BIG OIL MEN TO ABIDE BY
 U. s. OIL EMBARGO
By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT

Washington, December - The big oil companies have given private ntmations that they will respect Secretary HillS request not to sell oil to Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
Horoscope
BY OCTAVINE

BY OCTAVINE
 For persons who believe that hu- man destiny is guided by the plan- cts, the daily horoscope is outlined by g noted astr0loger. In addition to information of general interest, it outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
A Thought for Today

And the cares of this world, and the deceit- fuIness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and 1t becometh unfruitfuL-St. Mark 4:lS.
 
 The only fence against the world is thor ough knowledge of it.-Locke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
TO-DAYS COMMON ERROR Never say, "This is an elegant
 pie"; say, delicious pie"
A. South Atlantic.

@. How many stone blocks were used in the construction of the Washington monument in Washing ton, D. O.?
 A. About 23,000.
 o. Give the source of the quo- tation: "A mans reach should ex- ceed his grasp, or whats a Heaven for"
 A. Andrea del Sarto by Robert Browning.
 Q. Up to this year, on how many different issues of U. s. stamps has the portrait of George Washington been used?
 A. On 78 different issues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06

If you want Q copy of our booklet STAMP COLLECTING, write to the Waterbury Demo-
 crat's Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth street. Northwest, Washington, D. 0. Enclose 10 cents for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
BY WAYof NOHARM
 by James William FitzP Patrick

Che comments opinions conclusions appearing below not pecesgaf these of the editors of DENG0eRAf they tO be construed
 invariably . reflection of their viewpOfnN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06

@. What is moulage?
 A. A term in criminology for the process of making plastic molds of objects for future use as evidence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06

o. What is 8 panhandler?
 A. The term is American slang for a tramp on the road who is supposed to hold out his hand for aims, as if holding a frying-pan over the fire.
 o. When did Bainbridge Colby hold the office of U. s. Secretary of State?
 A. From March 22, 1920, to March 4, 1921, inclusive, in the ad- ministration of Woodrow Wilson.
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