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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
An Apple Hon0red Many Tributes, Monuments to the Apple, Blu What About Apple Brown Betty Inquiries
 Man With Memory
Man With a Memory
NEW YORK SUN

Many excellent songs have been written concerning the apple, that noble fruit. The poetic lines, whether in the rude Doric or in a subtler style by men who know the apple only as 1t stands in the geometric assemblies of the fruit stores, always celebrate its beauty, its flavor, its goodness when taken for the stomach's sake. There are no complaints on record. All is praise. The literature of Johnny Appleseed, who, on his own hook, set out the apple trees in many American provinces that knew not its beauties, is abundant. And, to leap backward in the great course of time, 1t is easily recalled that the Song of Songs rates the apple as equivalent. in time of sorrow, to the wine when it is red. "Stay me with fagons, comfort me with apples: for I am sick of love-" To say which apple is the chief among them all is, of course, to invite trouble. Each variety has its admirers, its lovers. There are some who sing only the praises of the apple bred in New York and New England. They shy from the apple of irrigated lands, asserting that 1t lacks the tang and the true zest. They speak of the bronzed and solid Russet, good always, bet ter when it is dug out of deep, snow-covered grass, thus preserved by nature for the wandering boy. There are those, too, who declare that the last yellow prize of the Gravenstein, far up on remote twig, an apple sought and deserved only by the brave. is the most pre- cious of all. Others recall apples that seem to have vanished from our ken.
 Because it is too daring to single out one apple and attribute to it all the beauties of the entire tribe, it is interesting to observe that the town of Wilmington in Massa- chusetts has done something of the sort This town has made a monu- ment to an apple. There, fixed upon a suitable base, lies an apple made of granite. Beneath it is an inscription that informs the trav- eler how, on a farm near by, the first Baldwin was grown. There is the implication, of course, that the Baldwin is the best of all pos- sible apples.
 The raising of the monument was a praiseworthy gesture. It is a worthy and honorable thing, indeed, that the virtues sung in literature should be thus made
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
Sound Conditioning

. We may have greater wonders than we
 .. dreamed. Along with broadcast sounds,
 as we have now in radio, and broadcast
 sights, as we shall soon have in television,
 i've may have broadcast silence. A given
 .spot or area may be 'sound-conditioned" 1. just as buildings are "air-conditioned"
 So says Andrew w. CruSe, of the De- spartment of Commerce. The sound would . be attacked at the point or along the 2 line of its origin or entrance, by muffling waves, so that their spread would exactly 2 accompany the original sound waves as slong as they persisted. It would be nec- sessary that the muffling waves be identi- cal with the original sound waves in every 2 respect, but with reversed maximum and minimum points. and in the absence of the original sound they would constitute 2 an exactly similar sound. The fitting to- gether of these sound sequences would . result in absolute naturalization, with consequent utter silence"
 It sounds like pretty deep stuff. But If, as MT. Cruse says, the system could be applied to silencing machinery, hospital rooms, conference rooms, lecture halls, etc., on with the mufflingl We'd like it applied to street cars, railroad trains, Emotorboats and, occasionally, to radio programs, magazine salesmen and crying
 babies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
Spirit Of Christmas

Never has the true spirit of Christmas been more apparent than this year. Per haps it is the very fact that economic conditions have improved which makes it easy for majority of people to spread good cheer. The number of organlza- tions that are doing good deeds was never greater than right now. The weekend revealed that practically every group in the city had planned in some way to aid less fortunate individuals, particularly the children.
 When people return to the funda- mentals of the season it is good sign. And everywhere on all sides it has been apparent that people are believing it is more blessed to give than to receive. Over and above the commercial tinge to the Christmas season there is the spiritual into the beliefs of mankind We like to see man or a woman pause for mo- ment or two in their rush here and there to bow their heads in silent prayer - one of thanksgiving for nation released from it's sorrow.
 This would be good time, when we have so much to be thankful for, to re- . dedicate our lives, reconsecrate them as i. it were, to the fuller purpose of life than a mere material one. After all mans material existence is but a few short years; his spiritual one is eternal. By his . deeds shall we know the good man and . by his deeds shall he be judged. Having . been purged by the fires of economic . drought we should be emerging bit . humbled and conscious of our Shortcom- . ings, but ready to carry on the good fight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23

With the great stone monument on Mount Rushmore unfinished Gutzon Bor- glum is already planning another one. This one would be carved out of a big rock down near ElPaso, Texas. Just as the South Dakota masterpiece is to commem- crate distinguished presidents, so the Texas monument would perpetuate the memory of Latin influence on America. MT. Borglum explains that Fl Paso means gateway" and it is altogether fitting that at this point the entrance of the Spanish into the country in 1888 be commemor- ated. Borglum is still working on models for the unfinished Conferedate monu- 1nent at Stone Mountain, Ga.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
A Book a Day
How Wilson Failed to Keep out of War
 By BRUCE CATION

An American who wants to know what his country should do to per- feet a program that will keep 1t out of war can do nothing better than read the fifth volume of Ray Stannard Bakers life and Letters of Woodrow Wilson," just publish ed.
 This volume covers President Wilson's activities in 1914 and 1915, and shows how inevitably we were drawn into the World War because we had not, in advance, drawn up any kind of neutrality program.
 We began by barring loans to belligerents; but we could not pro- hibit ordinary trade with them there were neither laws nor prece- dent for 1t.
 So we built up tremendous trade with the Allies, and to save it we finally had to permit the floating of loans; and at last we were in the war without realizing 1t, so that our declaration in the spring of 1917 simply ratified what had long since been inevitable. MT. Baker shows Wilson fighting desperately, but unavailingly, to save our neutrality. The man was not well served by his aides: Am basSador Page quickly became an appanage of the British Foreign Office, and MT. Baker is severe in his strictures on Colonel House.
 The one man who fought the good fight for peace was, indeed, your old friend William Jennings Bryan. He emerges from this book truly great figure-and a tragic one.
 The die was cast, Mir. Baker de- clares. by the end of 1915. Wilson still worked for peace, but his sym pathies were with the Allies.
 His efforts to defend Americas s neutral rights had been checkmat- ed. From the start, it was certain that America would ultimately de- eide how the war should end; by the end of 1915, things had hap pened which foreshadowed Q de- cision for the Allies.
 Published by Doubleday, Doran & O.. this book sells for $4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23

The Spellacy administration in Hart ford is pointed towards one objective - return of pay cuts to all city employees. That this will be achieved, we don't doubt. Reduction of the cost of operat ing several city departments will be one means by which Mayor Thomas J. Spell lacy hopes to overcome any financial diff faculties. Mayor Spellacy was prompt to point out in his first annual message last week that the city faces deficit of over three-quarters of million next March. It is necessary to set up deficiency item of $350,000 to balance the new budget. All of which means that Mayor Spellacy has his work set out for him. It will be necessary for the new mayor to secure the cooperation of every department head, as well as every taxpayer if Hartford is to stabilize herself in the immediate future. We're betting on Spellacy, though.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
Question Box
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Enclose Q three.cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of faot or information to the Waterbury Democrats Home Service Bureau. Legal and medi- cal advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be nnder- taken. Be sure all mall is ad- dressed to the Waterbury Demo- crat's Home Service Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth street, NW., Washing ton, D. Q. THE EDITOR.
 @. What does the place name San Diego mean?
 A. It is a corruption of Saint Iago, patron saint of Spain, for whom the city and county in Cali fornia were named.
 e. Is Joe Louis the real name of the negro boxer?
 A. His full name is Joe Louis Barber.
 %s WAAV AAuC VAAO PVWC4 " SOA' money in the U. S.? @'s
 A. Under Orticle l, Section 8 paragraph 5 of the Constitution, the Congress has power to coin money regulate the value thereof, and ot fortign coins and fix the standard of weights and measures.
 Q. When did Brooklyn become a part of the city of New York?
 A. January 1, 1898, by act of the State Legislature, enacted in 1897.
 c. Did the comedy team of Lau- rel and Hardy appear with Law renee Tibbett and Grace Moore in '"The New Moon?"
 A. They were not in "The New Moon," but they did appear with Tibbett in "The Rogue Song" in which the baritone was supported by Catherine Dale Owen. s'
 O. Who is the author of "The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
Selected Poem
NEW HIGHLANDER IN CALIFORNIA
(W. H. Gerry in the New York Sun)

(W H. Gerry in the New York Sun) half year since moved among things known Places and people intimate from youth. They moved in me: warped orchards, twilight hills Where breeding sunsets pondered beauty's truth l watched the schoners leave their Gloucester port Cursed factory whistles, knew precisely how New England conscience salts its clipped retort Loved red-barned farms, grass in the meadows
 and the mow,
 The Cape Cod dunes, Maines ancient pasture
 stiles
 Vermont, Rhode Island: by these was housed; Their people were my own, my family. knew did not know. Why should it be That dormant sense must gaze to be aroused through teelscopes of thirty hundred miles?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
Current Cornznents

If we are going into a fight on the lines where the battle swings, let's fight for free enterprise, free economic system. free America. free from monopoly control. free from bureaucratic control.
 Senator Borah.
 
 It is true, of course. that Q war has already been fought ''to end wars," but the other conflict was not barren. There's a league now.
 The Most Rev. William Tenn
 pie, lord archbishop oS York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23

 these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers. 1. Who won the American League baseball pennant in 1920? 2. Where is the town Of NOW gong? 8. Which American poet has been nicknamed "The Good Gray Poet?" 4. Of which country is Morelos a state? 5. Name the greatest sculptor of ancient Greece. 6. Name the second President of the United States.
 T. What is the Arabic word for father?
 8. What do the initials U. s. s. R stand for?
 9. What is pharmacology? 10. What are the odds against 9 pat royal flush in Poker?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
Horoscope
BY oCTAv1NE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope is outlined by a noted astrologer. In addition to information of general interest. it outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23

drainage.
 3 per cent airports.
 IS per cent for white collar jobs, artists, writers, musiciatas, actors, womens youths, and the blind.
 Partisan Politics
 SECOND CHARGE-That par- tisan politics has been prevalent in the distribution of relief jobs.
 The WPAerS answer this by cit- ing numerous orders issued from Washington demanding strict iln- partiality on the part of state and local officials. There Is no doubt, however, that the WPA boys are treading on weak ground on this point.
 THIRD CHARGE = That cer. tain states were favored with more and larger allocatio1s 0f relief projects.
 To this the adYninistrationites counter with the argument the distribution Of funds was made on the basis of need. That is, those states with the heaviest uneIn- ployed rolls were given . larger proportion of the available money.
 WPA Expenses
 FOURTH CHARGE-That costs of administering the work pro- gram have been excessive.
 It is admitted that @in some spots" this has been true. But it is hotly denied that this charge holds water fo rthe program as g whole. WPA bosses say exact statistics are still unavailable. but contend that present figures in. dicate the average administrative cost will be less than 10 per cent. This amount they say is moderate and compares favorably with the operating charges of private iil- stiutions.
 Enticing Offer
 Attorney General Homer Cum- mings always passes out cigars and cigarettes at his press con- ferences, but Secretary Dan Roper topped him the other day.
 He offered to show the news men a snappy South Sea Island film if they would drop around.
 The movie was made by a com- merce department agent who visited the romantic isles to iri- vestigate their availability as way stations for Q trans-Pacific com. mercial air line. Said Uncle Dan" to the reporters:
 "Come up and see me some time. HI run off this film for you. You'll like it."
 Mail Bag
 V. O., Los Angeles, Cal-Tug- wells answer to the question, "Is it true that you are quitting re- settlement to go to Qeneva?" is mo-" He says some of his ene- mics have been doing a lot of wishful thinking to that end, especially since the California speech, and that they have orig inted the rumors. t.. H. A. w., Seattle, Wash. - There is no breach in the IVA directorate. There is better team work be- tween H. A. Morgan apd Lilien- thai than between them and A. E. Morgan, chairman, but there is not enough friction to slow up the IVA machine, which is ahead of schedule and within its budget. .. L. G. M., Brooklyn. N. Y.- Representative Bert Shell was born in Cotton, St. Lawrence CO, N. r., December g. 1870, son of Hollis and Flora E. Shell. :. o. D., Memphis, Tenn. - Present eco enrolment is 465,0 900. After January l, enrolment will be cut to 428,0OO. R. N. F., Media, Penna. - The president remained standing during the first two hours of the diplomatic recep- ton. The number of persons he shook hands with was 1,l32.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
A Thought for Today

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shan be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.-RevelatiOn 21:4.
 Earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal-Moore
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
LIaily nR~. n->.,v.~s Washington .xA@A Z -. @~S~s@-~Se NEW DEAL SEES ROBERTS
 AS c. o. P. NOMINEE
lil RlanRRT R ALLEN

Washington, Dec. 2S = Activity in behalf of any nomination seekers was taboo at the meeting of the republican national committee yet the most interesting development of the gathering was in connection with oroHo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23

on the World war?
 A. Frederick A. Barber.
 c. Is a soldiers compensation ate tachable for debt7
 A. No.
 e. What is the difference be- tween 8 rnolecule and an atomr
 A. A molecule is the smallest por- ton of any substance which cannot be subdivided further without its properties being destroyed. It is the smallest complete and normal unit of any substance. An atom is the smallest particle into which matter can be divided by chemical separa- ton. A molecule Is an aggregation of atoms which are bound together into one group by some kind of electric attraction.
 o. Is there Q law prohibiting the president and vice-president from travelling together?
 A. It has always been the custom for them to travel separately on account of the possibility of an ac- cident in which both might be kill- ed, hut there is no law on the sub- ject.
 c. What religious denomination Is the Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge, Par.
 A. Protestant Episcopal.
 O. When will congress reconvene?
 A. January 3, 1886.
 e. When were heating stoves in- vented?
 A. They are said to have been used for the first time in Alsace in l400, but did not come into gen- eral use for heating until three ceu- turies later. Tn i744 Benjamin Franklin invented cast-iron open heater, which projected from the chimney and radiated heat into the room from the back and sides as well as from the front. The cast- iron box stove was invented in l752. Early in the loth century cylindrica. sheet-iron stoves were made. About 1880 the first base burner was put on the market ia America.
 If you want . copy oe cur beok- let CANDY MAKING, write te the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau. l0lS Thirteenth SC, North west, Washington, D. c. Enclose 90 cents for postage end handIins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23

DECEMBER 24 Most favored ones to-day are those who were born from Novem- Der 21 through December q. General Indications of the Day
 for Everybody
 Morning-Fair.
 Afternoon--Good.
 Evening-Good.
 Small affairs may go wrong, but important things should be very helpful.
 To-day's Birthdate Changes are most likely during the coming year. Guard your health particularly of your stomach and knees from cold. Very sudden and successful new arrangements should be profitable to you during January and Febru- ary, l936. Romantic attachments or love affairs may be the outcome of chance acquaintances. Danger June 25 through 30, 1886, Socially favorable January 28 through Sl, loS6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23

rO-DAYS COMMON ERROR Never say, "He is a no good fellow;" say, worthless" or unworthy fellow"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23

A German professor says Hitler has ended the Middle Ages. We thought he had brought 'em back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23

The Lion of the Tribe of Judah seems to have fallen among jackals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23

Readers desiring additional in. formation regarding their hOrO- scopes are invited to communicate with Octayine in care ok this newapaper. Enclose Q 8 cent stamped, sIk-aadEesssa envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23

And talking about Conferedates MaSsa- chusetts is preparing to collect a bill from Uncle Sam incurred back in the days of the Civil War. The state says it spent $233 3,885.82 at the request of President Abraham Lincoln in fortifying it's coast and protecting it's harbors If this action gets any further than those of other states for old war claims, it could stop right now at Boston. Uncle Sam has plenty of guardians who see little or no justice in any of these claims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
@. When will congress reconvene9 A. January 3, 1886.

If you want . copy oe cur book- Iet CANDY MAKING, write te the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau. l0lS Thirteenth SC, North west, Washington, D. c. Enclose 30 cents for postage end hnneIlnss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23
Test Y our Knowledge

Can you answer seven oe these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23

Horror of It." an Illustrated book on the World war?
 A. Frederick A. Barber.
 c. Is soldiers compensation at. tachable for debt?
 A. No.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-23

c. What religious denomination Is the Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge. Par.
 A. Protestant Episcopal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-07

top, press stuffed Spanish Olive half way down in center. If filling is put in the aide, insert a pickle fan, made from SaS Sweet Gherxin, or 8 slices of a Stuffed Spanish Olive half way into opening.
 Imlaid Sandwiches Have an equal number of slices of white and brown bread. shape into squares or rounds, then with q smaller cutter of any desired shape, cut the centers from half the slices, brown and white. Spread the uncut slices with sandwich spread or other sandwich filling. Cover with cut out slice of oppo- site color, and in the center place the small center of other color.
 Marble Waters (malkes { dog. walters Sift 3M cups sifted pastry four twice with 5k teaspoon soda. Mix 1 cup sugar, % cup melted butter, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, flour and soda, and cup Rice Flakes, measured then crushed. Blend thoroughly after addition of each ingredient. Divide dough into halves. Melt l # oss. bitter choco- late over hot water, then blend with tablespoons sugar and mix thoroughly with M of dough. Pack light and dark dough alternately by haeping tablespoonfuls in a long, narrow pan that has been lined with waxed paper, so dough
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-07
Ways of Keeping Cool the Picnic Salads

Picnic salads and cold meats can be kept cold in a refrigerator basket, a large vacuum jug or in wax containers which are packed in dry ice. It is better not to conn bine the lettuce with the other in- gradients until just before you are ready to serve. Potato Chees salad
 i teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon flour Few grains paprika egg 1 cup milk IA cup vinegar IA cup grated cheese 4 cups cooked potaties, cubed Mix mustard, salt, sugar flour and paprika together. Add beaten
 egg and mix well. Add vinegar
 slowly and bring to the boiling
 point, stirring constantly, until thick. Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until melted. Cool. Combine potato cubes with the
 dressing. Add more salt if neces-
 sary. Finely cut celery can be add
 ed if desired. Cold Combination Arranges attractively a platter Of cold cuts and assorted cheese, us- ing combination of 4 or 5 of the following: sliced ham, sliced tongue
 pressed corned beef, pressed veal
 loaf, salami, liverwurst, bologna,
 assorted chese, hard-cooked or | stuffed eggs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-07

Say the date "1066"--and every school-boy in America answers with one voice, ''The Battle of Hastingsi" But to your historian of foods the date 1066 means just one thing-the discovery of Welsh Rabbit. William the Conqueror, bold Norman that he was, found this rich and racy dish on his nrst and unsuccessful = attempt to conquer Wales. He went to con quer-but remained to feast on this noblest of English savouries, a dish so old that no one knows what inspired chieftain first serv- ed it.
 Even the name is mysterious- for its true name is Rabbit" nev- CT Rarebit''-however whatever you call it, there's no doubt about it's popularity at home and abroad. Welsh rabbits, from time imme- morial, have been prepared by sec ret ritual, from shape old chese, stale beer, or ale. Some of the inns and taverns of England, the Cheshire cheese, and the cove of harmony, for example, have gained immortality by the quality of their Welsh rabbits.
 Although recipes for Welsh rab- bits are as sacredly guarded as the family escutcheon, the actual con coction of the dish Is fairly simple, once you have found a good basic recipe for this roaring good sup per-dish. The right amounts of sharp cheese = "Old English" cheese is perfect for the purpose and ale, with seasonings measured out by a judicious hand-watchful care while the rabbit is cooking and Presto! A dish to glorify any supper party!
 The custom of making Welsh rabbit in a chafing dish is a jolly, companionable American innova- ton in the tradition of making this cheese specially, although it is by no means indispensable to a per- feet Welsh rabbit. The ordinary