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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31

along the Eastern sencoast. AS you
moved westward this prosperity
thinned out. And as you travelled
westward It was easy to note that
the warlike feeling about all the
submarine sinhings Si1inned out too.
People condemned them but they
were not clamoring for vengeance.
-
Britain Floats
Loan Here
Up to the middle Of 1915 the AL
lies paid cash for what they bought.
They used gold. Also they used their
foreign credits. When the English
treasury wanted to send forty or
fifty million to American 1t sent for
some investment or insurance COM
pany heads and asked them to de-
liver their American securities in
exchange for British bonds. Then
1t sold the securities here to obtain
funds to pay the war bills. Up to
July, 1915, the Allies sold $780,
100000 Of American securities,
But in the spring OF 1915. England
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31

So concerned with lis own
economic troubles was Amer
lea In 1sl4-1S that few business
men realized the effect the
European War would have ON
trade until they literally were
swamped with unexpected or
ders. This influx q business Is
discussed BY John 4. Flynn,
famed autl1Or-eoon0znist, I'm the
second Of . special series Of fOtir
pertinent articles for NEA
Service and The Waterbury
Democrat analysing the pro-
blem: els Pre- War History Re-
peatlng Itself"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
BEHIND
TIE SCENES
M
WASHINGTON
A@S RODNEY BUTCHER
Democrat Warrington
Corresuondent

New Taxes, Probably Income,
Aimed at Higher Brackets,
Regarded by Many ROOse-
welt Advisers as Only Real
Hope of Averting Next De-
preston - Would Expect
Move to Level Wealth and
Hold Up Purchasing Pow
er.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
Tall Tower
Topics
LET'S CALL THE WHOLE THING orr
BIZ THE MAN m rHE TOWER

LET'S CALL THE WHOLE THING OFF
Now would you say potat-to
When It's mashed potay-to?
A salad of tomat-to
Is no better than tomay-to-
Let's call the whole thing on.
Say nyether II you like,
Eether is also used,
Pronounce according to Webster
And you'll never be abused.
Don't 60 too broad on AS,
There's happy in-between;
Say bin If it suits you
Or be nice and say been.
Let's call the whole thing OH.
But whether it's eyether
Or at eether that you scoR,
About that latest song
wish they'd call it on.
EN-. EN-.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31

Native batik makers of Netherland
India are feeling the return Of pros
perity to their ancient handicraft
market.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31

(See the third Of four articles by
John T. Flynn in The Waterbury
Democrat tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31

win see how expansive car spirit
became. It was recognized that AL
this trade came from the war busi-
ness. In 1915 we had an export
surplus Of over two billion and
three billion in 1916. We had cap
tured lot OF the foreign neutral
trade surrendered by England,
France and Germany. Yet somehow
It was supposed all this was the re-
suit Of our natural business SUI
premacy.
at was Just about due that we
should lead the world In trade, {"
said q well-known financier In the
Times. The Annalist published .
piece to prove that the prosperity
was not due essentially to the war.
The thing that pleased US Most
seemed to be that I'VE had become
q great creditor nation" We. were
the worlds bankers. We had grab
bed Eirope's trade. "She win never
be able to reclaim more than q
fraction Of ~"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
BY JOHN 4. FLYNN

BY JOHN Il. FLYNN
Copyright, 1887, NEA Service, Incl
Around April, 1915, big,
childlike, naive, inexperi-
enced America looked about,
rubbed it's eyes and began to
discover to it's amazement
that the big war over in Eu-
rope wasn't so bad after all.
This is not to say that America
was any less shocked at the spec
tacle of the insane blood-letting
that went on in France and Russia.
But one exceedingly unpleasant and
even alarming irritant had been re-
moved. The prospect Of a war
crushing American trade vanished.
And thus America entered her Sec
ond phase Of this strange adventure.
Beginning In early 1915 and run
ming right UP to near the end Of
1916 the story OF Americas relation
to the war was one continuous, ris-
ing, even soaring song Of good times.
BY no stretch Of the imagination
could the war be looked upon as q
disaster for America. And as one
factory after another lit its fires
and workers struggled back to work
and wages rose, people became
acutely aware of the pleasing fact
that the war was making this coun-
try rich.
Thereafter the whole population
settled dwon to the strangest atti-
tude toward what went on in
Europe. The war now became a
gigantic spectacle - the greatest,
most absorbing show in the history
of the world. The newspapers be-,
came more exciting than the great
est thriller. Here were drama, ira
gedy, sensations daily, hourly some-
times; continuity, history's greatest
serial.
Allies Cash
Runs Low
This second phase is properly
divided into two parts. The first
included the first year Of the war
during which Europe bought Inn
cerse volumes of goods from us with
her own money. The second phase
included the second year Of the war,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-31
o. s. MiIitarists
Urge Preparedness

Urge Preparedness"
As we became great world pow
er, with argosies on every sea, 1t
behooved us to prepare" 'Prepar-
edness" became q daily theme. There
were preparedness parades. The mil
itarist groups led by Wood and
Roosevelt clarnored for more ships,
more soldiers. We must be ready.
Each new submarine sinking brought
demands from these groups for
American entry into the war.
The stock market continued to
rise. It hit its peak about March,
1916. It broke when the Lusitania
sank, but otherwise continued up
until March. Oddly the failure OF
the Allies In 1916 to make much Inn
preston on the German lines In the
great battles Of the Homme and
Verdun, while Germany pounded the
Russian Bear to q pulp, did not
wholly danpen the ardor Of the
business leaders not until late In
1916. Did they think the war would
60 on forever2
All the time Germany insisted
that we had become in fact an ally
of the Allies. President Wilson later
declared that war was not merely
a contest between armies, but be-
tween nations organized economical
ly for battle. "A large part Of the
economic organization Of the Allies
was America. And so Germany de-
termined to strike at the flow Of
goods and munitions to France and
England from our shores through
her ruthless submarine campaign.
We on our side had vested In
terest first in the continuance Of
the war and next in the victory of
the Allies. If they lost. our trade
supremacy was done for, the billions
owed our people were gone.
And thus as 1916 drew, to close
we prepared to slide into the third
and final phase Of our pre-war ac-
tivities. ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20
CONFESSION OF
 SEIDEL PUT IN

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Oct. 20-(UP) --The state succeeded today in plac- ing before Q superior court jury, the purported confession of Herman w. seidel, 26, army deserter. that he fatally wounded George Butler, 8 taxi driver, during a Fairfield holdup Ave years ago. Seidel, on trial on 8 first degree murder charge, was expressionless aS his counsel permitted the document to be intro- duced without objection. The state charged Seidel hired Buffers cab the night of July 30, 1882, and shot the driver through the back of the head on lonely Fairfield road.
 The confession, said to have been voluntarily made by Seidel after his arrest last spring at Westport, quoted him as saying Butler paid no attention to his command to stick 'em up" and that the accused opened the door and wanted to jump out of the car, I was afraid he might have me arrested for not paying the bill. I pulled the trig- ger, that was all"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20
ITALIAN SOCIETY
 SETS DANCE DATE
LOurdes Children of Mary Plan EIks' Hall Mas.
 querade Oct. 28

The Children of Mary sodality of Our Lady of Lourdes church held their monthly meeting lest night ct the parish hall with Gertrude Rosa presiding.
 Final plans for the annual mas querade dance were made. It was de- cided upon to have the dance Oc- tober 28 at Elk's Hall. and music furnished by Joe DiPietro's orches- tra. Prizes will also be given for the most original and most beautiful costumes.
 The committee appointed for the masquerade dance follows: Chair man, Molly summa assisted by; Gertrude Rosa, Dolore Paoloni Grace Lasprogata, Ann Tammaro Connie Spina, Rosa Collotta, Vivian Rosa, Evelyn Paoloni, Rosemary Guarini, Rose Bartolini, Louise Pc. tro, Alice Constanti, Eleanor Juliano Rae Bisconti, Carmella Petricone Mary Mazzarella, Phyliss Mazziott and Angellne Mazziotti. About 60 members were in attend ance at the meeting. A card party was enjoyed immediately after the meeting was adjourned. Refresh ments were served,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20
Board Favors Sewers
 For Six Local Streets
Recommends Action to Board of AIdermen-Delega-
 tiOns Petition for Street Gradings,

be sought by committee from the board. A delegation from Lund road sought water main and 1t was res marked that c petition must be filed.
 Delegations for Dixie avenue and Burr street sought grading and Q sewer, respectively. Tn the former instance, 1t was remarked that sidewalks and curbine would be necessary and . petition for this work was advised. A right of way will be necessary for the sewer project latterly sought and consid- erable expense involved by this pro- cedure indicated that the work waG not likely to result in the near future.
 Water Billings
 Water billings for October totaled 46,363, an increase of $2,273 over october last year. Monthly bill- ings this year have shown increases over every corresponding month of 1886.
 The streets where the sewers are to be laid are: Simons street from Post street to the end of the street; Post street from Thomas to Baldwin street; Thomas street from South Main street to Post street: Nelson street from Rockland to McNamara street; McNamara Sreet from Highland avenue to Nor- ton street, and Platt street from Hill street to Junior street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20
NOMINEES FILING
 EXPENSE ACCOUNTS
Today Marks Final Day for Election Candidates to
 Submit Reports

Expense accounts of several can. didates in the recent election wert filed with Town Clerk Dora A. Egari today. Accounts must be filed today and the ofice will be open until 6 D. m. to accept them.
 Mortimer J. Calvin, Jr., candidate for City Clerk on the Fusio1ist ticket spent Sil5.70 in his unsuccessful campaign, as follows: Republican Town Committee, $50; National Press Co., $9.85; Macs Radio Service $l0; Multigraph Shop, $2.S5; Brass City Printery, $2s: miscellaneous, $iS
 Walter Charest, Independent Democratic candidate for Selectman spent $l0-a donation to the cam paign fund of $5; and the Acme Printing Go, $5.
 William J. Christian. candidate for Selectman or the Fusion ticket $8-to the Culhane- Rowland club @; and for printing, Harold c. Martin, $6.
 Robert Scollay, candidate for Board of Relief on the Democratic ticket donated $25 to the Democratic Town Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20

mittee in charge has been success. ful in their efforts to appropriate an attractive line of prizes, all of which will be on display as an inspiration to the various teams.
 Among the teams to be represent cd are st. Patrick's, Immaculate Conception, Blessed Sacrament, St. Margaret's, St. John of the Cross of Middiebury, St. Francis Xavier, SS Peter 6 Paul, Sacred Heart, St. Mi- cliaels of Waterville, St. Mary Magdalen's of Oakvillel St. An- thony's of Prospect, the Royal Neighborg, Irish American social club and auxiliary, Chase Company, and the Earbenders.
 Martin Crean Is chairman of the committee In charge and is assist ed by James Officer, Edward J. Fitzgerald, president Leo Conway Thomas Foley, Bernard Burns, Ed ward Coughlin, Clarence Hamilton and Dennis Hickey. Members ot the Children of Mary and Holy Rosary confraternity are also talk ing part in arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20
Big Problem! Girl Writes Police Chief for Friendly Advice on Hal. lowe'en Cele.
 bration.

supt. of Police William J. Roach was today in receipt of a letter from an il-year old girl who wants to know if Hallowe On night can't be celebrated on Sat- urday, October 30 instead of Sum- day, October 3l.
 The letter Is short and to the point, and was writetn, because, "all the kids around where I live asked me to do this"
 The little girl and her numerous young prompters are afraid that they will not be let out to cele. brate Halloween on Sunday be- cause there Is school the next day. She asks, "In your line of duty can you make Halloween night De celebrated on @ Saturday night instead of Sunday night?"
 At the present time 1t is evi- dent that most of the Halloween celebrating will be conducted on Saturday instead of Sunday night. The majority of dances and par- ties have been arranged to take place on Saturday, and even some for Friday night.
 The little girls plea is signed, "A friend I hope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20

Salinardi Is appealing a 90 days sentence imposed in April by the City Court. The case Is being heard by Q l2-man jury with Judge Ed ward J. Finn presiding.
 officers Albert Chouinard and Michael Karpelman, who arrested Salinardi were the only witnesses this morning. Waiting to testify Is Officer John Pannone, who also assisted in the arrest, which took place at Salinardi's East Main street residence.
 Admits Discussion
 Attorney Tobin accused both tes- tifying officers of telling different stories from those told in city court He asked Officer Chouinard if he had discussed the case with any outsider and the officer said, "No" He later admitted, however, when questioned further that he had dis cussed 1t with the prosecutors of both courts.
 An attempt was made to tie up Officer Karpelman on his descrip- ton of the house where the arrest took place, was made. Officer Kar- pelman said he had no time to no- tice the household effects, adding When you go after Salinardi yol, don't nave time to notice anything but Salinardi."
 Hurled Bottle
 Officer Karpelman claimed that Salinardi flung a ginger-ale bottle at him, but missed. Attorney Tohin claimed that the ginger-ale bottle did not break, and had not been thrown with sufficient force to even mark the wall where 1t struck.
 Officer Chouinard told the court that Salinardi had kicked him in the chest during the scrimmage that ensued
 The case was expected to take up the rest of the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20
Labor Party Program
 Viewed By Professor
Independent Political Action By Organized Labor May
 N Become Powerful Force Says Vale Authority

that the appearance of Q large nue. leus of politically-minded workers within the Q. I. Q. unions provides basis for such action. He believes that the leadership of industrialists and financicrs now being discarded for the leadership of union officers and organizers on the part of mile lions of workers, traders and profess sionals points to Q coming change In the usual routine Of political cam. paigns in this country.
 Exactly what form labor's political Eparty will take, Professor Brooks does not profess to know. However he states that Labor's Non- Partisan league lis currently" expected to place It's own candidates in the field in l940. Mir. Brooks gives c program for Q labor party and points to the dangers and obstacles that labor will encounter.
 "The experience of Upton sin- clair in California suggests that the movies, churches and schools would be used to broadcast calumnies of labor candidates. 'Bolshevisn, 'an- archisn, free love, etc., would be authoritatively established as the goals of the labor movement Bombs would be noted In labor candidates pockets. Wire hair and red boards along with physical deficiencies would be attributed to those who assumed the leadership of labor politics The grass will grow in the street. The banks will close Fac. tories will be unable to operate We will be forced of Cor on) the gold standard Let's keep stalin out Of the White House.
 "Old parties would adopt labor blanks, voters would be disfranchis- cd, opposition parties (heavily fl- f1anced) would appear, and labor parties would experience difflculty in getting on the ballot. If labor can- didates were elected, the social lobby would 90 to work. Flattery, dinner parties, honorary chairman ships and an occasional kisS from the American equivalent of e duch- ess would be bestowed upon labors political leaders. Finally, peerages not being available, good labor poli- ticians who proved that they were not dangerous and that they thought things through would bc rewarded by Kentucky colonelcy or 6 position on the board of a life insurance company"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20
JAPANESE GOODS
 BOYCOTTED HERE

It is expected that the members of the Waterbury Brass Workers Union, Local C1O affiliate, will fol- low the lead of the national organi- zation at its meeting tomorrow evening and go on record as boy cotting all Japanese goods. Alex Cashin, local organizer, said today that in Waterbury this would tend to make for an increase of work in several of the factories.
 Reid Robinson, international presi- dent of the Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers, who has been in Water bbury for the past few dyas, left this morning for Washington, D. C." to confer with John L. Lewis and other CIO officials. .,
 He had no statement to make m regard to his Washington conference but intimated that 1t had to do with a CIO drive in the brass industries
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20

Six streets will get sewers by ac- ton last night of the board of pub- llc works, subject to confirmation by the board of aldermen. Hearings were held on the various projects and Q complaint by Armour & O., concerning It's water bill, resulted in Superintendent Thomas J. Fleming informing the board that he had checked the company's bill and tcst- cd the meter In presence of com- pany officials. The complaint was dismissed.
 Temporary Relief
 Residents of Bradley avenue ap- pealed for oiling of the street but were told that 1t was too late in the season. Temporary relief will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20
No Clue

With practically no evidence to work on, the traf]c accident squad of the police department today continued its search for the driver of the car that fatally injured Thomas W. Maxwell, 35, of 27 Myrtle avenue, early Sunday morning.
 Maxwell was buried in Ever green cemetery today following services at 9 o'clock in the Clark funeral home, 20 State street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20
ST. THOMAS GROUPS SPONSORING PARTY
First Tournament of Sea. son Opens Tomorrow
 Evening

| Card players of Waterbury and vicinity were today completing their training period preparatory to en- tering the first contests of the sea- son to take place tomorrow night at St. Thomas church hall under the auspices of the parish Holy Name society. It was predicted that & new record number of games will be won, but none dared to mention which of the twenty teaa'S expect cd to take part, would emrge with the grand prize. Due to the large
 number of teams entered, the corn-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20

tenn of the late Truman Lewis. The election of Lieut.. Pollard Is accept- cd as a tribute of his past services to tho lodge having served as chair man and c member of many impor- talt committees.
 y'lans will also be formulated for T lily Riethor" night" to Do held shortly upon c date to be adopted a' this meeting. The honored guest hes been one of the most active mymbers of the organization over e long period of years, and 1t is bee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20
POLLARD ASSUMES
 ELKS TRUSTEESHIP
Popular Police Lieutenant to Be Formally Installed
 Tomorrow Evening

Business of interest to all mem. bers of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks will be transacted ct the reg ular organization meeting to take place tomorrow night at the lodge rooms ct e:i6 o'clock. During the progress of the meeting, William J. Pollard, who was recently elected to the board of trustees will be induct- ed into office, filling the unexpired
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20

lieved that the observance will be one of the most prominent held In recent years.
 The lodge also contemplates Q Halloween dance to take place on Saturday evening, October 30, for which preparations are in the final stages of completion. Appropriate faVors arc under consideration Luncheon and refreshments will be served.
 After the business of tomorrow nights gathering has been complet- ed members present will adjourn to the club rathskeller for luncheon. --------s-------
 Australia has many more new automobiles than a year ARo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20
WHY l LIVE IN CONNECTICUT

James Melton, singing star of radio and screen, newcomer to Connecticut. He has made his home in Weston. Asked by the State Publicity Commission why he lives in Connecticut, MT. Melton replied:
 n the first place just look around you at the beau- tfu hills and trees rivers and fields and you will for yourself my first ten for wanting to make Connecticut my permanent home. Then, too, deeply admire the way the residents of the State have for several hundred preserved the traditions of New England beauty; this is evident in the we'll kept houses and lawns and in the careful way houses have been sructed to conform to their surroundings and not to blot them out dstOrt them Furthermore the spirit of the natives is one like; they have sound of values and perspective life that is rare in this mod ern age Add to these facts the important that the State is excellently run and managed, and you have enough reasons for anyone choosing Connecticut, towering oasis in busy country, for their hOme
 JAMES MELTON
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20
Counsel Accuses P oIice Officers Of Collision
Attorney TObin Charges Arrestng PatrOImen in SaIn
 ardi Case With Changing Version of Testimony

Accusations by denfense counsel John F. Tobin, that stories told by areStng officers in City Court differed from those told today featured the trial in the Court of Common Pleas of Frank Tingles Sanard charged with assault breach of the peace and resisting an officer Attorney Tobn accused the officers of colusion" with the City Court and Common Pleas prosecutors,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20
tspeolal to the penoorntl

New Haven, Conn.,, Oct. 2O.--There are definite indications that inde- pendent political action by organized labor may become Q powerful force within Q relatively short period, pro- lessor R. R. R. Brooks states in his book "When Labor Organizes" just published by the Yale University Press. pr. Brooks who is Q member of the department of economies at Williams college is of the opinion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20

throughout the entire Naugatuck valley.
 This evening Alex Cashin and John J. Driscoll, assistant financial secretary of the local union, will address a group of workers from the Torrington branch of the Am- erican Brass Go. in Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-20
OLD BANKER OF
 LOWELL IS DEAD

Lowell, Mass, Oct. 20-(UP)-Ed- ward B. Carney, 64, retired president and former treasurer of the Lowell Institution for Savings, died at his home today after @ long illness.
 Ills retirement in l936 ended Q 107-year association between the Carney family and the bank, which was founded by his grandfather in 1929, seven years before the city of Lowell was granted It's charter.
 Carney, whose father had served as treasurer of the bank for more than 50 years, himself was treasurer from 1906 to 1884 when he was named president. The bank Is one of the nations oldest savings insti- tutions. Carney leaves Q wife.