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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18
A Thought for Today
U. s. Isolation Hopes

The United States may have decided, during the League of Nations campaign in 1920, to pursue a course of unyielding isolation in it's relations with the outside world, but you can't say that it isn't get ting plenty of chances to change it's mind. The most recent one, of course, Is the proposition advanced by the heads Of three Latin American nations for league of New World states to keep the peace, settle arguments, and turn the "good neighbor" policy into something that you can get cashed at the bank.
 As with all such proposals, the poten- tial value of this scheme depends on how seriously the nations involved could be induced to take it. It might be made exceedingly useful, and it might turn in- to just one more high-powered debating society, ornamental, but impractical. However, the suggestion has been made; and 1t comes, oddly enough at season of year when the mere idea of national isolation looks just little bit foolish.
 Right now, for instance, an American air line is just getting under way with a mail and passenger service that reaches all the way across the Pacific. Interna- tional negotiations are under way for a line to provide similar service to Europe. Our airplanes link us with South America, which, in turn, has just been connected with Europe by the dirigible Hindenburg.
 The farm belt is turning the soil for a new crop. The great industrial belt of the East and Middlewest is hiring new men and hopefully planning for expansion. And, in both cases, the hoped-for pros perity will not be as robust as everyone wants it to be unless fair percentage of the product can be shipped overseas.
 This, in turn, depends in part on such remote questions as whether the French government will devalue the franc; be- yond it are even remoter questions, such as that of restoring prosperity to central Europe. Meanwhile, our progress toward prosperity is made difficult by high taxes; and these taxes are high, partly because we are still paying for our share of war that began when Serbian schoolboy shot an Austrian duke, and partly because we are building an enormous navy for use (presumably) several thousand miles west of the Hawaiian Islands.
 All this has very little to do with this Latin American proposal for New World league to keep the peace. But that pro- posal, mild as it is, will frighten lot of good people, who will insist that we must preserve our isolation. When you look at the way our whole nominal life is bound up with things that happen thousands of miles beyond our borders, you may be tempted to ask: What isolation?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18
More Support Gained

Organized efforts to have the several county jails eliminated by establishment of one central jail farm are gaining new disciples in this state. When the 1887 Legislature convenes next January we expect to find well-organized group of legislators ready to bring the subject to the attention of their colleagues and to push for instant action of the proposi- tion. It has been aired in the legislative halls before. The idea is not new in Connecticut. It has just been pushed aside through organized political groups.
 Anyone who is at all familiar with our county jails is aware of the fact that long years ago most of them had outlived their usefulness. There are exceptions, of which our own county jail in New Haven is an outstanding instance. It has been we'll managed; it's physical prop critics are not such as to cause both cri- ticism and bathing. But the situation in New Haven is quite different from that in other counties. And we might men, tion the fact that right in our capital city exists one of the worst of our county penal institutions.
 Attention was called to the Hartford county jail years ago. An effort was even made to acquire new jail in Litch- field to replace the old one that dates back to colonial days. In fact legislative permission to buy new land had even been given when the whole matter was dropped, doubtless because it seemed at the time that the jail farm scheme seemed imminent. It still is imminent, but will remain in that yet-so-near yet solar class until we get the Legislature definitely committed to 1t by action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18
War Debt Bonds

The latest development regarding our foreign war debts is the question whether our government couldn't get the debtors to issue bonds for the amounts due our government, and then have the govern ment sell them to our people, thus get ting it's money back. It would be won- derful solution if it were handled in good faith throughout, so that neither our gov- ernment nor our private purchasers of the bonds lost anything. The proceeds to the government might wipe out the big debt caused by depression deficits.
 Nobody, though, seems to have much confidence in the proposal. Even if the foreign debtor-governments came through with their bonds, it doesn't seem likely that they would fulfill such obli- gations to private American creditors (the citizens who would buy them) any better than they have fulfilled their obli- gations directly to our government.
 At the same time, it isn't evident that holding the bag at Washington, in the apparent hope that those dozen billions will yet drop in, is doing any good. Isn't the best prospect something like this to dicker for whatever payments we can get, in cash or acceptable goods, before the European debtors become embroiled in another war that may leave them neither credit nor resources?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18

this may be blamed on the depression which drove all thought out of mind.
 However, the depression also showed the value and benefit of mutual fund.- raising agency in which all organizations, customarily holding annual drives, would be participants. We don't doubt, too, that the great success of the Mutual Aid during the worst months of the depres- sion here had a great deal to do with causing the Community Chest plan to be resurrected. However, there is much to be done and threshed out before the prac- tical side of it can be laid before Water bury citizens for their approval.
 We noticed in the state papers this week that down in Bridgeport Chapter of the American Red Cross has applied for permission to withdraw. It gives as a reason the fact that the annual needs of the chapter cannot be determined by yearly quota. It plans to raise its own funds through drive. Such things as this might make one pause in rendering to the Community Chest plan full and undivided support.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18

Boundary disputes are often enhanced by postage stamps. That may be hard to believe, but recently Argentina issued stamps showing map in which the Falkland Islands were included in Ar genuine territory. Great Britain was quite incensed over this, but she didn't protest back in 1922 when several small denom- ination stamps of the Irish Free State showed no boundary line between Irish Free State territory and Northern Ire land. Paraguay once issued map stamp showing the Chaco as her land The long drawn-out battle with Bolivia was partly stirred up by this. And many more stamps have played their part in international complications.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18
The Standard Statistics Comps

The Standard Statistics Company re- gently made survey of automobile gas consumption in the United States. Its figures show that every motorist pays an average of $30.89 year in federal and state gasoline taxes. When the idea was first suggested and started back in 1919 the cost per car owner averaged just 16 cents. The report further showed that the original purpose of gasoline taxes - highway improvement - has not been strictly adhered to in every state. More than 16 per cent of the revenue coming from gasoline taxes today finds it's way into other than highway uses. The aver age gasoline consumption per car in 1886 was 690 gallons. At that rate the cost per car in this state would have been under the national average. It will still be under it with the additional cent tax that became effective in Connecticut lasb October
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18
Question Box

o. What does the name Van Acken mean2
 A. It is a Holland Dutch sur- name derived from a locality, and means "of the field" The reference may be to residence near a famous field, as battlefield.
 Q. Who was the mother of the late King George V of Great Brit ain, and when did she die? A. Queen Alexandra, mother of the late King George, died in 1925.
 o. What will dissolve camphor2
 A. Camphor dissolves to a slight extent in water, and freely in al- cohol and ether.
 e. How did the city of Little Rock, Arkansas, get its name?
 A. The first explorer of the re- zion in which the city of Little Rock is situated was the Sieur Bernard de la Harpe, who in 1722 gave the name of La Petite Roche ("The Lit- tie Rock") to 8 prominent rocky formation on the banks of the Arr kansas.
 o. What does the abbreviation "SS:", found in legal documents, mean?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18
In New York
Q ,0sa NE
By GEORGE ROSS


 New York, April 18.-(UP)-"And now" crooned the master of cere- monies, T give you Alvarez and Chiquita."
 The sleek, graceful ballroom dancers glided to the center of the floor in the night club and exchanged the usual amenities. He bowed to the hips, pressed his lips upon her little, delicate hand. She curtsied. Then, they danced, cheek to cheek, while a "baby blue" spotlight followed their agile gyrations.
 What a beautiful couple" one ringsider murmured and another, bald-pated and obese, took down another gulp of drink, of his se- cret envy. For in Alvarez and Chiquita, as everyone knew, was the flame of romance as they danced.
 Backstage
 The dance was over. The sheik- like Alvarez gallantly doubled up again and Chiquita's curtsey was even more sweeping than the first. When the applause died down, both partners retired to their dressing room. They closed the door. An- noyed Alvarez removed his slick down toupee and lighted cigarette. Listen, you little show-off," he said between whiffs, "get in front of me again in that two-step and you're through, understand, through"
 Chiquita's long flowing hair, un- braided, reached almost to the waist and cold cream painted 8 ghostly pallor on her face. She looked old. Cara Mia," she said calmly and quietly, T am through whenever you say. Georges, he wants to be my partner in the new Club Montmarte. And he ees a better dancer than you. So we queet now, yes?"
 You, you" Alvarez sputtered, stamped on the butt of his cigar cite, and stopped.
 Chiquita slapped his face.
 "You not call me names, yes?" Alvarez hurled his face mirror against the wall, for lack, of a better gesture. It shattered into 8 thousand fragments. Now" said Chiquita, T weel go. Tell the boss, yes2" She slammed the door.
 Encore
 There was a good, fashionable crowd in the night club the next night. And when Alvarez led out Chiquita on his arm, graciously kissed her hand, swooped down in @ bow, one guest murmered, What a lover, what @ man."
 Benignly, Chiquita rested her pretty head upon her partner's shoulder as they circled the flool in @ waltz.
 "What love, what romance, mumbled somebody else.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18
Now's the Time to Check Up

Much is being said and written of recent weeks about the benefits and dis advantages of the Community Chest, judging by what has been said to date. But we recall that several years ago similar effort was made to put Com munity Chest in Waterbury and after the plan had reached practically the same state 1t seems to be in now, dropped out of sight and hearing We believe. though.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18

Last Monday was the anniversary of Thomas Jefferson. There were a few gatherings in memory of this great states man, but the country is too much taken up with it's own problems today to bother about dead heroes. Virginia was one ex- ception. She paused long enough to pay fitting honor to man who was largely responsible for our sound governmental foundation over which we are battling today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18

A. It is the abbreviation for "Scilicet," and is translated "to wit" in the old sense of that phrase mean ing ito know"
 o. Can an American citizen be deprived of citizenship if he fails or refuses to vote for a number of years?
 A No.
 @. Where in California is the Big Bend Tunnel? A. On the Feather river.
 Q, When was Hudson Maxim born and when did he die?
 A. Born February 3, 1853; died May 6, 1927.
 o. What was the date of death of Mrs. Warren c. Harding2
 A. November 21, 1924.
 o. What is meant by the express sion "backlog" of the United States Steel corporation?
 A. The thrilled orders for steel on the company's books.
 c. What was the date of restora- ton of the last five per cent of the pay cut of federal government em- ployes
 A. April l, 1885.
 If you want . copy of our book let, NNUAL PIONEERING PLANTS" write to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Northwest, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18

1. What is the difference in time between Chicago and San Francis co?
 2. How many units are in a bak- CTS dozen?
 3. When was the first United States mint established?
 4. Where is Woodrow Wilson bu- ried?
 5. What state has the smallest population in the United States?
 6. Name the soft stone generally used to scrub decks of ships.
 '. Where and what is Rotten row? 8. Who was Roger Bacon? 9. From what country did the U. 8. purchase Alaska?
 10. Is a naturalized citizen elig- ible for the Presidency of the U. S.?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18

or trinkets, the big ofilcials of the regime, the Mussolini family, the bankers feeling the fascist ship sink ing are secretly pouring funds out of the country in case they have to follow their cache.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18

horizons. Tn the first quarter this year, 2,819 corporations an- nounced dividends of $780,912,- 22O, nineteen per cent greater than the same period in 1885 and the best first-quarter since 1882.
 
 A West Virginia Resettlement Administration project manager recently wired Washington headquarters this urgent plea for help: "Settlers up in arms over wage cut. Send aid at once. I'm threatened with lynching." Copyright, 1936, by United Fea-
 ture Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18
Selected Poem
NOW THE GOLDEN MORN ALOFT

Thomas Gray in "Ode on the Pleasure Arising from Vicissitude." Reprinted from Christian
 Science Monitor.) Now the golden morn aloft
 Waves her dew-bespangled wing, With vermeil cheek and whisper soft She woos the tardy Spring Till April starts and calls around The sleeping fragrance from the ground, And lightly OCT the living scene Scatters his freshest tenderest green. Newborn hocks, in rustic dance Frisking ply their feeble feet; Forgetful of their wintry trance The birds his presence greet But chief. the skylark warbles high His trembling thrilling ecstasy; And lessening from the dazzled sight, Melts into air and liquid light
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18

Who says college men don't make good business men? Look at the way they handle college date bureaus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "The committee was not unanimous in it's deci- sions"; say, "were not unani- nous in their decisions"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18
IN TO-DAY'S MAIL

This newspaper responsible opinions its communications unless accompanied with writer's address will be accepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18

One disadvantage of big country is that so many satastrophes can happen at once.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18
Horoscope
BY OCTAVINE

For persons who believe that hu- man destiny is guided by the plan cts, the daily horoscope is outlined by a noted aStrologer. In addition to information of general interest 1t outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
 APRIL 20
 Persons most likely to be affected by stellar forces are those born from March 2l through April 20.
 General Indications
 Morning-Fairly good.
 Afternoon Neutral.
 Evening-Excellent.
 TOday's Birthdate
 You are likely to have to work very hard for your money.
 November and December art good months to advance and ex- pand through travel, study or bust. ness. Danger Aug. 9 to II. Social, favorable May { through 2. Buy new clothes and give parties iron May { to 2. The coming montf may bring some changes or travel Readers desiring additional infOr nation regarding their horoscop' are invited to communicate witi Octavine in care of The Democrat AAA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18
I st Y O UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-18
. Ry DREW PEARsoN and ROBERI

Washington April 18 - Federal Reserve Board insiders predict early increase in bank reserve require ments from 25 to 50 per cent They hint that the move will be made as a warning against runaway stock rIrof
Evening star., 1936-11-22

eyes, ,"he murmured. 1T used to be-"
Somewhere it's that way now."
sobbed Mary. Somewhere it's smil-
ing and still. great stretches Of it with
trees and streams. not house. If we
could walk hand in hand into a quiet
place like that, we might start things
all over again. you and l. A world with
men at peace, women happy and chill
dren laughing themselves to sleep.
John, let's do it. Pleaser' She broke
down and wept. great gulping sobs
shaking her.
We'll do it. Mary" said John
quietly. well 60 at sunset, holding
hands the way we are now. This Is
our eternal moment, our undying hour.
1t can't end. / promise you it will
never end, because at sunset wen
stand together at the wall. Don't be
afraid. Mary. love you and you love
me. Don't be afraid when together we
step through the open door into your
quiet land"
(Ts D ceaeistsd Nsxf WssiO
Evening star., 1936-11-22
THIS WEEK

II love you, Mary" John spoke
softly. There's glory in your face
that goes beyond beauty. light moth
ing can blot out - not distance, nor
walls nor death. I love you. The whole
of life has become worth while -
every fool thing I've been or done -
because it's brought me here, to this
moment"
Mary began to sob. Words and tears
poured from her, stumbling over each
other. John. can't stand it. love
you. Promise you'll never. never leave
me-"
''Never can be so short word" he
murmured.
The gravity of his tone frightened
her. "Oh. why are we here? Why did
either of us ever come to Spain? We
could have been happy - 80 happyl
But now horror stands between us.
Horror is killing you and me-
YOU'RE wrong. said John so quietly
his voice calmed her. Horror made
us. These days and nights, the things
we've seen and done, they gave US life.
you and me. What were you week
ago? A pretty girl. something to kiss
and forget. What was 1? A young bull
with the world for a china shop. crash
ing around just to hear the noise"
mo, no! We could have been 90
happyr'
You're wrong" he persisted. ''Hor-
ror opened a door. We stand in an
enchanted land, you and t.
LET 60 my hand. John; just min
ute. darling"
She fiattened herself against the
door. pressing her face into the aper-
ture. He understood and did the same.
Their lips scarcely touched yet the
mingling of their breath seemed an
ineffable kiss until she drew back with
long quivering sigh. "John?"
Eyes. Mary"
Again she gave him her hand to
hold. Lets think where we'll 60.
what we'll do, where we'll live. The
world used to be so full of beautiful
places, lovely places I've never been.
places you'd rather die than see alone."
Evening star., 1936-11-22
Novsmbss ~, 1896

rows of despondent faces toward the
door. With the strength of fury she
snatched her wrists free. turned and
dashed back toward the judges. "You
ean'tf' she screamed. I'm an Amsri-
CAM We're both Americans! We've
done nothing wrong - nothing! II
you'd only let me -"
"Hsmbra," said the judge in a soft
tone, what do we care who or what
you are? Consider US BARRIERS, if you
like, with many customers in line.
Next!'
The guards were upon her before he
! had finished. She fought with all the
strength of her young body, struck at
one man and raked her nails deep into
the swarthy cheek of another. The
diversion gave John his chance. Al
though he knew the odds to be over
whelming he broke away from the men
who held him, snatched up a stool and
began crashing path to her side. But
he had scarcely started before he was
borne to the floor by an avalanche OF
assailants.
Mary, already overpowered. saw
Theophile Amad leap forward. For an
instant hope stirred in her breast, then
her heart rose in a lump, choking her.
Amad was trying to stamp on Johns
face; he missed and his heel crushed
Johns hand instead. That vision still
filled her gaze when push sent her
stumbling into the room she had so
recently left. Presently she heard
dull thud, as though sodden bundle
had been dropped in the next room.
Then a moan. Then silence.
She rushed to the Judas. "Johnr
she called. "Oh. John. please answer"
Presently she heard a whisper. Give
me time, Mary. Somebody kicked my
wind out, among - among other
things"
IL was hIudu, odio NdAy, hoeh oC
with helpless rage. Il saw him stamp
ing on you"
Yes, Amad." said the whisper.
Now she could hear strange move
ments. like a wounded animal trying
to drag itself along.
"Johnr' she cried. what are you
doing?"
Examining my bones," he an
swered, his voice already stronger.
1--WE done two legs. an arm and my
ribs. 1t doesn't seem credible, but
nothing's broken. feel like fool"
"Oh. howcanyouj joke? Pleasedon't."
He rose to his feet and entered her
field of vision. She could see him look
ing down ruefully at his crushed left
hand. The flesh between two of the
fingers hung in shreds. The sight of
Evening star., 1936-11-22
Terror!
Confinvsd from poss six

blood had always sickened her and
now she felt her knees begin to give.
But only for second. She straight
ened them by supreme effort, swiftly
lifted her skirt. jabbed finger through
her slip and tore out a wide strip; then
she went to fetch the drinking water
she had not touched.
Put your hand through the Judas,
John"
Her voice startled him. what FORE"
he asked, both hands held behind his
back. Anyway. I won't; l don't
want you to see it."
1--we seen it already. l saw it when
it happened. Be quick. john"
Painfully. he obeyed. She made a
sponge out of part of the strip and
bathed his wounds until the blood
flowed fresh; then she bandaged the
fingers tightly from the tips down.
criss-crossed the palm of his hand and
made a knot around his wrist.
There you are" she said, her face
white but her voice strong.
You're marvel. Mary" He with
drew his hand, took of his tunic, then
slipped half of it on again. leaving the
left sleeve loose. Buttoning the jacket
across his upheld bandaged hand, he
contrived a perfect sling. Quite comfy
now"
But it's going to hurt terribly.
soon."
He looked at her quizzically and a
queer smile twisted his lips. "As it
happens. that isn't going to matter"
why do you say that?' she asked
quickly. John. what did they mean.
those men - when they said the
wall?'
For second he stared at her unbe-
lievingly. then his expression grew
blank. II don't know. I've been won
dering. myself"
THAT isn't true" said Mary very
slowly. ''You do know. Don't you,
John?''
II haven't the least idea," he an
swered promptly; Il swear it by every
hair on your dear head" He came
close TO the door. Give me your hand,
Mary"
She squeezed it through the Judas.
letting it fall at the wrist SO they could
still see each other. He held her fingers,
then stroked them gently downward.
Her fingers turned in his and held
them with a gentle yet firm grip.
"John," she breathed. 'oh, John"
Evening star., 1936-08-07
'''Mary Of Scotland" Akin
To Shakespeare's Dream"
Reviewer Finds Similarities in Transposition
of Plays to Screen-Hepburn Wins
Praise as Unhappy Queen.
BY ROBERT b. PHILLIPS, il

UNDOUBTEDLY 1t stretching point to mention Maxwell Anderson
Mary Scotland its tranposion to the screen is
~ handling Of midsummer Nights