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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16
No Room For Doubt

The decision handed down by the New Jersey court of errors and appeals In the case of Bruno Haupmann is worth l1ttle study. Hauptmann was convicted Of murder which, for the depth of public horror and anger which it aroused, was probably the most shocking ever commit ted in America. His trial was inevitably the center of nationwide interest. The verdict was received with nationwide sat- isfaction.
 But because the conviction was based entirely on clrcumstantial evidence which 8 popular misunderstanding some how conceivcs to be of less value than direct evidence--and because he has had vocal defenders who have insisted that he was a victim of prejudice, there has grown up here and there feeling that the cumbersome processes of the law managed to lay hold of the wrong man. Anyone who has such feeling should glance briefly at the appellate courts findings.
 "Our conclusion" says the court, "is that the verdict is not only not contrary to the weight of the evidence, but one to which the evidence inescapably led" Why? Because, first and foremost, Hauptmann was caught with the goods. He had the ransom money in his pps- session; and the court points out that Hauptmann's own story of how he got the cash is simply unbelievable, adding that his method of handling 1t makes clear his guilty connection with the en- terprise"
 Secondly, it was proved to the hilt that the ransom notes were all written by Hauptmann. They were in his handWrit- ing and they used peculiarities of spell ing and language which he habitually used It is an unacceptable inference, says the court, that the man who wrote these notes entered the Lindbergh nursery and took the child
 Lastly, there Is the fact that some of the wood used to make the ladder by which the kldnaper entered the house was traced to Hauptmann's own home, and that on board in his home there was written, by his hand, Dr. Condon'S telephone number. Adding these facts together, the court concludes that this twas circunstantial case with the evi- dence pointing to guilt from SO many directions as to leave no room for rea= gorable doubt"
 All this is worth keeping in mind. No criminal trial in our generation has held American attention as did Hauptinann's. Those who have the notion that Haupt- mann, after all, might have been guilty of a monstrous miscarriage of justice should reflect on the points raised by the appellate court. These points ought to satisfy them that there are few cases in which e prisoners guilt is 50 firmly estab- lished ag in the case of Bruno Haupt- mann M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16

ian workers.
 There is only one effective way tc combat the Fascist regime of Italy and thus make Italy one of the most respected nations of the world "a nation respected throughout the world because she stands for peace freedom, and security for the mass es. That way is to stop war against Ethiopia by uniting all the anti- fascist forces in the wOrld--in 6 peoples front composed of liberals intellectuals, socialists. catholics anarchists, trade unionists, and communists together with the toll ing workers and peasants of the world in 6 strong successful fight against Fascisrn and war.
 We communists are speaking and struggling for a better society; for the Brotherhood of Man; for on International peace; for freedom and security; for the overwhelming majority--the masses of the world; for 6 clagsless society in opposition to capitalism, which breeds hunger fascisn, and war.
 The communist party of Water bury appeals to ell opponents of war regardless of their race. creed, religion, or political utilization to be on guard lest 1t be too late and we find this country involved in the oncoming World war.
 COMMUNIST PARTY
 of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16
Settlers' Village Closing

Announcement that Settlers Village will close it's gates Sunday at sunoown until a further date when 1t will be re- opened next year, brings to tittlng climax one of the greatest and most attractive contributions to ConnectlcutS Tercentenary observance.
 Perhaps no single celebration, or ob- seryance for that matter, can equal the fame and glory of what someone so aptly termed, "Waterburys Wonderland. IL was an exposition in itself equal in many respects in a miniature way to the larger ones held every so often around the country.
 Not only has this interesting Colonial and international settlement, together with it's individual exhibits, been viewed by over half the population of Waterbury, but by representatives from every state in the Union and by visitors even from beyond our shores.
 The further announcement that Set tiers Village is going to be reopened next year to the public is a yet greater ana happy circumstance. There is no reason why for many years to come it cannot be made a permanent institution, which should rebound to Waterbury's benefit 1n more ways than one.
 To the many citizens who played an important part in it's creation and later cn continuance; to the late originator of the village idea; to the Settlers Vil- lage Corporation, it's energetic president, Thomas P. Kelly; to William M. Harris and to Jerry" Donovan, director of pub. lie relations, should go the thanks of every citizen of Waterbury for their share in this great remarkable achievement, best realized by those beyond our doors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16

stitution, that the benefits of modern labor-saving machinery have not been passed on to the average man In the form Of lower prices. That Is, not 70 much as people had reason to expect. In aT1- other way, no doubt, the average person has benefitted good deal from the ma. chine age. That is in the variety and quantity of things provided for him. If he doesn't get things cheaper, in propor- ton to his income, he gets things that his predecessors didn't have.
 Society as whole would surely be bet ter off if there were much more plenti- ful distribution of products, through lower prices or higher incomes, or both. Peoples wants are almost unlimited, and their ability to make good use of things is vastly greater than their present ability to get them. The industrial system is probably able to produce twice as many comforts and conveniences as people now have. What we need is a system working full tilt, people and machines all busy, making and distributing this doubled production, letting prices fall where they may.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16
Room To Breathe

Why" cries Baron Alofsi at Geneva just before the League turned thumbs down on his country's policy of aggres- sion, "why will the world not recognize that Italy is stiflipg to death and needs to find an outlet? Why doesn't it realize that 1t must remove the causes of war and give Italy some great open spaces where Italians may breathe?"
 The League Assembly heard him in cold silence. Yet his question was logical and timely. It was ignored, only because 1t came so late, after the Italian govern ment had taken the law into It's own hands
 Italy, it may be admitted, had as much right to the great open spaces" for CO., lonial expansion as any other populous country. She got the short end of the deal when, after helping the Allies defeat the Central Powers, Britain and France took the bulk of their foes colonial pos sessions under the form of mandates from the League of Nations.
 The League still retains title to those territories. It is not evident that Italy ever asked formally for redistribution and larger share. Perhaps 1t is not too late even yet for her to gain room to grow in Africa" without taking it from nation that has owned its country as long as the Italians have owned Italy.
 Germany, too, ought to have some of that territory back, and must have, If she is to be kept breaking loose like Italy to seize what she wants.
 It seems curious that Italy and Ger many don't ask the League now for such new deal How else can Europe hope for peace?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16
IA Book a Day
How Lansing Hopes We'd Fight Germany
 BY BRJJCE CAPTION

The education of the innocent American as to the cause of his country'B declaration of war oh aer- many in 1917 continues apace. The latest item is the war Mem0irs'' of the late Robert LLansing. secre- tary of state before and during our entrance into the war.
 Mir. Lanaing's memoirs are n0th- ing If not frank.
 He took office in the middle oi 1915, when the Lusitania contro- verBy was at It's height. He ad- rnits plainly that at that time ha was convinced that America must join the allies in war. He wanted to see war declared then, but wai restrained by the thought that the country wouldn't stand for 1t.
 So he resigned himself to . pas- siye game, anxiously waiting foi propaganda to bring his fellow cit- izens to his own poin of view.
 He admits that when he wrote notes to the British government protesting against the high-hahded British interference with American commerce, his one aim was to string things out and avoid all chance oi q break in felationg; when he wrote notes to Germany, his aim was just the opposite.
 It makes rather dismal reading our secretary of state, 90 tsiOnthf before we declared war, was firmly convinced that it wag our mora duty to get into 1t. What chance after all, did we have of remaining neutral7
 You'll find Mir. Lansing's "Wai Memoirs" highly educational. Pub. iished by Hobbs-Merrill, the bcoa sells for eg.b0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16
COMMUNIST PARTY OPPOSED TO REV. MIR. CODELLA AND
 MIR. sANTOPIETRO
Waterbury, Conn.
 Oct. IS. 1D3b.

Waterbury, Conn.
 oct. IS, 1885.
 Editor of The Democrat:
 We doubt very much whether Mir. Umberto 5antopietro of the rtalian- American Federation or Rev. Pas- quale Codella (who recently voiced decided anti-fascist, anti-War een- timent and then suddenly changed his opinion to one of pro-waf, pro- MussoliniD voice the real sentiment of the majority of the Italian work CTS of Waterbury. These two men speak of glory on the battle fields of Ethiopia; of the task of bring ing civilization to Africa. Yet both of Eliese individuals know only too well that this war means death and destruction for the working youth of Italy and not the glory of Ro- man Clvilisation' to the Ethiopians. The good Reverend should refer to his bible and discover whether the Christ, whose Word he interprets, ever preached Hatred, Death, or Destruction, or whether that same Christ preached Peace. and Good Will to all of Humanity regardless, of color, creed or racei
 The danger of war and faBcism lies not only in Fascist Italy and Fascist Germany, but wherever the ugly monster. FaBcism rearB its head. We communists have no quarrel with the working popula- ton of Italy. That population of workers and farmers is irrevocably opposed to fascism in the war to which they are being forced to go by Mussollni,--at the point Of Q bayonctl These workers and peas ants have suffered twelve years from the outrageous tyranny Of fagcisfn. The fascist butchers of Italy are backed not by the working population but by the financial in- teresB of Italy. who look for great CT profits at the expense of the toilers of the nation. The masses of Italy are already impoverished; the country of Italy ig already mort- gagged to the hilt. Only new terri tory that fascism can exploit pr0- fitably; territory that will yield suf- ficient to pay off the mortgage promises any hope for bankrupt fascist economy. There Is only one way out for the fnsclgtS; that way Hes in the rape of Ethiopia at the expense of the blood and tnangled bodies of both Ethiopians and Ital-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16

even I,OOO, 900, organized farm ers Is . potent force. It was sufficient to Jam the crop con- trOI law through congress.
 But when 1t comes to enforce. fnent, the farmers are no match for 30,000 900 housewives.
 Extra! Extra! Extra!
 Washington, Oct. 16--A whole- sale ghakeup of the cabinet was announced by President Roosevelt today, most important replace inens being Alvin Kafpis to suc- ceed Henry MOrgenthau as secre- tary of the treasury. Public Enemy No. l." said the president, lis now rated braintruster No. l, We are through with theorislng amateurs"
 Sec. Interior Dr. Royal S.
 Copeland.
 Sec. Agriculture Jimmy Walker. Sec. Labor Htepin Fetchit.
 Sec. War Father Divine.
 Gee, Navy Barnacie BiIi.
 Sec, state COrdell Hull.
 Atty. Cen. shirley Temple.
 The strategic advantages of these appointments can be easily understood as election eve J1ears. Each appointee has his regional. or even national following.
 Dr. Copeland has studied many of uur best interiors. Walker as secretary of agriculture will en- liven 8 department now beginning to bore everyone. Stepin Tetchit has the right idea on labor. Father Divine will add color to the war office. Tn the Navy. Barnacle Bill will draw millions of voters. Secretary Hull remains in the cabinet due to the presi- dent's belief that he fits in with the new group. As attorney gener- al 1t is believed Shirley Temple will have as much chance with the supreme court ag anybody.
 Copyright, 1885, by United
 Feature Syndicate. Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16
Current Comments


 There has boen nothing funda- mentally new In crime in the last thousand years. The only newness is in the methods efnployed,--Aiis- tin 1T. MacCormack, cofnniiasiOtier of correction, New York.
 All OUT congresses and icgisla- lures are not worth shucks if they cannot make this land safe for pe0- pie to live in.--Chief Judge Y. D, Crane, N. Y. court of appeals.
 It does no good tp gay that the actual deficit ig billion less thgri the president fancied nine months ago It Is like c man going i1tp dept $500 10 buy aii auto and telling ila no saved e50O because he did not go into debt eD1O Henry H. OurFAta, director National Economy league, Color rules our lives. nlxty-fiye ,or cent of our knowledge comes through o,is eyes. And bur eyea take iii color -fa Roy @caElett, color nNYehnlnsiNk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16
Selected Poem
APPROACH OF WINTER
dionel wiggam in the New York rimes

dionel Wggam in the New York Times) Winter seems several weeks away But weather like this alarms young sheep. The lambs in the west field will not play: They huddle foriorn in c frightened heap. month should pass before the snows; The pasture is warm, but the colt that is there Follows his mother wherever she goes, His nostrils wide as he snlffs the air. Winter Is coming when young sheep walt Broosiy beating outside the fold, When the colt and his mother crop near the gate-- Soon will the Weather be tnfning cold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16
Question Box

c. How long was Paul Doumer the president of France? A. He was elected May 13, 1881. and served until he was assassinated May 6, 1o32, by Paul uorguloff.
 c. How many electoral votes did Alfred E. Smith receive in the 1928 election?
 A. Hlighty-seven.
 Q. Do all the Channel Islands belong to Great Britain2
 A. All except Hes Chausey, which belongs to France.
 c. Give the source of the quota-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16

The body of Father Damien, "saint of Molokai" dead forty-siX years, will be brought from Hawaii, it seems, and bur- led in Belgium, his native country. King Leopold is the instigator of the plan. This much loved priest lived life of martyr dom for many years among the lepers at Kalaupaupa. A movement for canoniza- tion Is likely to follow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16

Shakespeare seems to be riding the dra- natic range this season in the theatrical world "A Midsummer Nights Dream" |, sumptuously mounted is one of the big screen attractions; Lunt and Fontanne are anticing in "The Tanning the Shrew"; Philip Merivale had try at "Othello", and Leslie Howard IS soon to act in and present Macbeth"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16

No one saving the dissenting member. of the Board of Education will find fault with that body's granting of Miss Daisy Lord leave of absence with pay to the NEA meeting. Waterbury is well repre- sented and repaid for the amount involved
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16

War in Ethiopia has restored the prestige of the camel" 50 we read in the editorial columns of New York paper. So popular have camels become, so it seems, that even wild camels are being brought into service. They may be slow as compared with motor driven vehicles, but they get there, in jogging fashion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16

ton, "do to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her way, and be wise."
 A. Proverbs 6:6.
 Q. What is the value of iner- chandisc that an American traveller may bring in from abroad without payment of duty?
 A. One hundred dollars. Q. Why does q tree girdled with 6 tight wire die7
 A. Because the wire cuts through the cambium as the tree grows, thereby severing the vital connection between the roots, which take up water and raw food, and the leaves which transform water and raw material into elaborated plant food.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16
Horoscope
BY OCTAvINE

For persons who believe that human destiny ig guided by the planets, the daily horoscope is 0ut- lined by noted astrologer. In addi- ton to information of general in- terest, 1t outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16

The fact that Waterburys public school enrolment for the new school year shows a decline of close to 800 pupils is not too encouraging any way you take 1t. Either of the two reasons ascribed by Superin- tendent of Schools Thomas J. Condon, one work, the other declining birth rate, are equally serious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16

His many friends undoubtedly read with interest in the Democrat last night that James William FitzPatrick will re- sume his column, By Way of No Harm" after his return from "a course of study in the Hawaiian Islands".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16

test questions? Turn to IaSt page for the answers.
 1. Tn which states is Yellowstone National park l0cated7
 ?. Are women legally eligible to tho office of president of the U. S.? 3. Who was Mercury?
 1. Who was David uarrick?
 6. Where is the Kentucky Derby ruh7
 c, Name the two men who organ ixed the regiment of Rough Riders for the spanish- American war.
 '. What is c panorama?
 6. Under the U. s. Constitution, what governmental body must pr0- vide for coining money and regulat- Ing It's value?
 9. How close to the city of Paris did the German army get In the World War2
 10. What is the name of the Greek version of tho first book of the Bible2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16

Those who have not already done 50 should see the Connecticut woods and hllsides in autumn. They are at present in the red, with occasional yellow tones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16

TO-DAYS COMMON ERROR Never say, "It k . matter about which most persons long ago have made up their mlnds"; say. "have long ago made up their minds"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16
Machine Benefits

Weil-informed people are not surprised by the announcement from President Harold c. Moulton of the Brookings In-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16
IN TO-DAY'S MAIL

This not responsible for facts opinions from communications unless accompanied with writer's and address will not be accepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16
Daily Mo~v.xy- R0aS,aa Washington s.@@ z @1n@M s..nn@M ITALIAN NAVY GETS STRICT
 ORDERS ON SHIPPING
- nr nRRM REAnanN anA n0nRRT Q. ALLRM

Washington October 16 - According to inside word received by the Navy Department, Mussoni has given strict instructions to Italian naval commanders to avoid clash with British shipping at any cost This is con- aidered significant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16
OCTOBER i7

Most favored ones today are those who were born from June 2i through July 2i.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16
r,aalay,s nlrthdate

1'0day's Blfthdate
 You should posscss that rare qial- ity--hOpe.
 Health conditions may call for attention from June through August, lDao, Someone In your home may form some connection with . hos- pital at this time.
 Your most beneficial period for the coming year is indicated for the months of March through June. You should gain through travel, pub lications relatives or correspond- efice.
 You may meet with new romance from March 10 through iS, l0se. but it may have an abrupt ending iron, March 21 through 20, 1888, for the latter dates are dangerous and very rash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16
A Thought for Today

will therefore chastisc him. and release him. gk Luke 23:le.
 The certainty of punishment even more than It's severity b the preventive of crime-Iryon Edwards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16

General Indications of the Day
 for Everybody Morning--Very good. Afternoon--TAir. Evening--Doubtful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-16
I est ' o . z Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-04-20
March Income Up
(By The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
 WASHINGTON, April 20 - The Treasury reported fortythree per- cent upturn in March in internal rev enue collection, and rise of twen- ty-six percent in the first nine months of the fiscal year
 The collection for the month ag- gregated five hundred and seven million, three hundred and four thousand dollars, as compared with three hundred and ninety million, three hundred and fifty-two thou sand of March 1884 The total for the nine months was two billion, four hundred and seventy million, as against one billion, nine hundred and sixty-two million during the corresponding period year ago.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-04-20
Local Chamber Acts

The Northwestern Alaska Cham Der of Commerce, cooperating with the Nome city council, yesterday, dispatched telegram to the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, notifying that committee of the labor and housing conditions in Nome.
 The stand of the Chamber of Com merce in the matter of a surplus of labor in Nome is the same as other civic organizations in the city. They are desirous of protecting the local labor and business conditions of this section, and deem that it would be a serious setback if Nome is overrun with labor this summer. Their de- cisions were based on the recent registration taken of the census of laborers in this community.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-04-20
Easter Pageant And Cantata At
 Fed. Church

The Easter Pageant triumphant Gladness" will be the feature of the II o'clock Sunday morning service of the Federated church. The three scenes are: First, the Morning after the Crucifxion at the Home of Mary and Martha, Second, the First Day of the Week at the Home of Mary and Martha Third, An Outdoor scene after the Ascension. Easter hymns and songs will have their ap- propriate place. This Pageant is presented by the members of the Sunday School. Parents, friends and the public are most cordially invited. Parents having infants or older children to present for baptism will kindly do so
 At TAO P. M., the choir, under the direction of Miss Aleda Brinker- hoff; Mrs. Wilfrid Boucher, accom- panist will render immortality an Easter Cantata by E. M. Stultz. Part one, The Prophecies; part two, The Resurrection; part three, Life For eVermore. The members of the chorus are: Soprano, Miss Mildred Scott, Mrs. Lars Rynning, Mrs. Ross Kinney; Alto, Mrs. Luther Dunbar, Mrs. Jessie Lehmann; Tenors, Mir Cameron Neuman, MT. w H Bloom; Bass, MT. Charles Thornton, MT w. Kubon, MT. Alvin Bahlke. The pub lie and their friends are most earn estly invited.