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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01
Give Back Colonies

Germany wants what she was shouting
for in 1914, cher place in the sum-" And
with more logic than justice. She will be
very glad to get back now the colonies
she already possessed at that time, and
with them perhaps assurance that she
will be allowed to regain some Of the
markets she lost in the tragic adventure.
The allied powers, particularly Great
Britain and France, can restore the col
onies more easily than they can the
markets. And with those African posses
sions recovered, with the raw materials
that the Reich could get from them, or
thinks 1t could get, Hitler and the bust
ness imperialists who stand back of him
would probably be willing to sheathe the
German sword for while. At least 1t
would give Europe breathing spell and
let business recovery go little further.
France seems to have made an offer
to back Togoland and the Kameruns, as a
starter, and could afford to unload more.
The real tug Of war will be with Great
Britain, which owns one-fourth of the
earth and has never voluntarily yielded
any territory. She has nearly half of
Africa now, forming an empire which
stretches from the Mediterranean to the
Cape Of Good Hope. Although 1t would
spoil her map and some of her imperial
plans, she could we'll afford to give both
Germany and Italy generous slices Of East
African territory.
IN both Of these cases the property con-
.eskned doesn't really belong to the pos
SCISSORS, anyway; they merely hold 1t I'M
der q mandate from the League of Ma
tons. 1t is time for League session to
consider revision OF those mandates.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01

The Legislature that will convene in
Hartford next Wednesday faces one OF the
most important sessions that Connec-
ticut law-making body ever contemplated.
There are big things ahead for the legis-
lature. Our sincere hope Is that they do
not tumble their assignments nor over
look the tremendous responsibilities that
are to be theirs. We could cite long list
Of important bills that will come up for
action, but many of them have been
reviewed in these columns; more will be
discussed In time.
What should be kept in mind, though,
Is the fact that there are matters to be
disposed of that affect the welfare of each
and every citizen of the state The future
OF Connecticut Is In the hands OF the legis-
lators. They can make or break Con-
necticut very easily at this term. They
can change the course Of many lives by
their failure to treat situations, which
will arise, with the proper respect and
consideration. They can plunge the
state into bottomless pit of debt and
despair by rash promises and moves. On
the other hand they can place the state
on high pedestal by strict attention to
business and fine spirit of cooperation.
There will be many calls to forget par
t8o1iloAlIP dilu pal W PIiltiCo. AhCLC WALL
be many calls to sacrifice personal ambi-
tons. There will be need of catering to
the wants of many. Connecticut legis-
lators should realize before they take
their oaths of allegiance next week that
on their shoulders will be placed the task
Of lifting the state out of debt by its boot
straps and at the same time insuring
healthy program of advancement in every
department and endeavor.
Many commission reports will be
dumped into the legislative hopper, along
with countless bills calling for this and
that, the usual run of General Assem-
bly, session. To these must be added the
need Of caring for huge deficit; provid-
ing funds for many new state institutions,
repairing old ones. We see no cause or
need for tears of alarms on the part OF
the incoming legislators. They face
severe tasks, but unless they felt compe-
tent to accomplish such they should not
have sought the responsibility of public
office. We think that high honor is be-
ing bestowed on the democrats and re-
publicans making up the 1887 Legisla-
ture. II they bring about the needed re-
forms, they will take rank as one of the
greatest assemblage OF legislators Con-
necticut has ever had.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01

we've been through. And the figures, It
win be noticed, don't include the last two
years. The total figure up to date might
reach $500 900, 000,0 900.
Now Europe and Asia seem to be fixing
for another general war, Bigger and bet
ter than the last one. Then the ensuing
boom and bust, initiation and deflation,
may beat these records. We wonder what
they'll use for money then And what
kinds Of government they'll have. We
hopefully say "they".
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01
A Book a Day
Psychiatry Is Not
Confined to Insane
BY Bl.UCE CATION

About all the ordinary mortal
knows about psychiatry is that 1t Is
now you see 1t = -you-don't
science, 80 involved that any promi-
rlcnt murder case is apt to bring
into court two prominent psychiat-
rists going in Numerically opposite
directions from q given set Of facts.
There is more to psychiatry, how
ever, than dealing with outright nuts
and homicidal maniacs. There is
O. wide and hay borderland full Of
people who have this or that mem
tai quirk that needs attention and
doesn't get 1t; what the layman
needs Is O means OF recognizing that
borderland when he strays into 1t,
so that he can have someone help
him out Of 1t.
This need Ia met very neatly In
80 Youy're Cooling TO q Psychiat-
rist," by Elizabeth I. Adamson
(Crowell: $3.50.
DIR. Adamson, In plain and sim
pie language, tells how emotional
conflicts and Embellishments arise
and what they are apt to do to
the people who suffer from them.
Her chief service, 1t seems TO me,
lies In her exposition Of the way
we can suffer from such things
without knowing that anything In
particular Is wrong with us.
Her book also is useful in that
II emphasizes that one does not
need to fear going to q psychiatrist
that such visit does not mean
that one Is on the borderland Of IN
sanity, or afflicted with some
shameful mental ailment that must
be screened from the neighbors.
Modern life puts us all under
pressure. Psychiatry ID able 10 cor
rect many Of the bad effects Of that
pressure.
Dr.. Adannscn's book Il o welcome
exposition Of the part this science
can play 70 promote human happi-
| me-.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01
TODAY'S COMM ERROR
Never say. "J0hn Is the most
reliable Of tho two" say,
more reliable"

A. In the following order, ac-
cording TO preliminary data: Maine,
New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania,
Idaho, and Wisconsin.
@. Prior TO the establishment of
Washington, d. G. as the capital Of
the u. s., where was the seat Of the
federal government?
A. Philadelphia; New York; Bal
timore; Lancaster; York, Pa;
Princeton and Trenton, N. j.; and
Annapolis, Nd, each for varying
periods.
@. Are mice the young OF rats?
A. All true rats belong to the
genus Rattus, while true mice be-
long TO the genus Mus. They repre-
sent entirely different branches of
the great family Of rodents.
@. Name the members Of the
American mission that went to
Paris to assist in drafting the Trea-
ty Of Versailles In 1919.
A. President Wilson; Robert
Lansing, Secretary OF State: Henry
White; Edward M. House; and
Gen. Tasker II. Bliss.
q. Did Queen Victoria establish
the royal House Of Windsor in
Great Britain?
A. No; she was descended from
the House Of Hanover q German
royal family, and the Prince Con-
sort whom she married was also
German. During the World War
King George v. proclaimed the
change Of the family name TO
Windsor.
IL you want q copy Of our book
let ON queer Facts OF Geography"
write The Waterbury Democrats
Washington Bureau, 1912 Thir-
teenth st., Northwest, Washington,
ID. G. Enclose 4 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01
Current Comments

The American people are the most
careless ravishers IN history Of ma
lures greatest gifts TO man.
IN. q. Hinderlider, Colorado
State College, calling for more
careful conservation Of natural
resources.
Persons who marry must both
love and like each other. Tragedy in
many marriages lies IN the fact that
Il Il possible 10 love . person for
whom you have no liking.
Professor D. Ralph IIerIow,
gmith College.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01


ash trays.
Harried Halle
Little Halle Flanagan Is be-
ginning TO wish for the peace and
quiet she once knew in the clois-
tered halls Of VasSar. There Is
neither peace nor quiet in her
present Job as director Of the
Federal Theater Project.
One morning last week, Miss
Flanagan sat down to breakfast
in q New York hotel with one Of
her regional directors. Reporting
on Federal Theater progress In
his region-the West-he said that
everybody on the job was con-
tented.
II WISH" sighed Miss Flana-
gan longingly, shat We could
say the same for New York."
What made the ex-Vassar pro-
fessor sigh was none Of the grief
80 we'll known TO Broadway. She
was not struggling with bad
play, or harsh reviews, or illness
In the cast. Her trouble was
political.
Copyright, 1887, by United
Feature Syndicate, IncO
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01

This was the first New Years Eve in
quite few years now that the weather
hasn't been fairly clear and cold. We
recall four or five years ago that the night
was rainy and foggy, but there haven't
been many of this nature. Usually Janu-
airy ushers in a few such nights as the past
ones; sometimes they hold off until Febru-
airy, but we're bound to get these thaws
and then pay up for them afterwards.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01
Cost Of Depression

Here are some big figures, for those who
like such things. A study made Of the
world depression during the years 1880
TO 1884 concludes that 1t cost at least
$14o, 600, 000, 900. Call 1t $50, 000, 000, 900.
This figure, according to vladimir Moy-
tinsky, who directed the inquiry, Is equal
~ the cost Of the World War So finan-
ciaisy, and also In some other ways, we
might Is well say It's another World War
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01
Selected Poem
WINTERS RUN

WINTERS RUN
E. L. Yordan In the New York SUM
Now. In the Winters run,
White sleeps over Splitrock Road
And the elm by the house stands leaflesg
The sparrows when 1t has showed
Search bitterly and are hungry
know worse hunger-alone
To sit watching Winter
Turn the trees TO stoneI
But some night. with the sound Of your corning
shall see as jeweled score
The Winters touch on the road
And on the elm by my door.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01

u eAtCtlouiB W
all the readers
Of The DEMO-
Graf his most
in ere good
wishes for q
healthy, happy,
prosperous, and
contented New
Year. All they
hope for and
seek to realize
he hopes for
the m. What
ever has hap
pened in 1895
must be count
- A-na
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01

I. In which country is the state
Of Guerrero?
2. Who was the author Of "Trans-
atlantic Tunnel?"
3. Name the representative legis-
lative body Of the German nation
as q whole.
4. Where Is Franklin and Mar
shall College?
.. What are funncl-marks on .
steamship?
0. Where was Buffalo BiIp' cody
born?
z. Does b lawfully naturali1ed
citizen Of the u. 8. lose his citizen
ship when convicted OF crime
committed after naturalization
Q. Who was Jessie Benton FREE
month
Q. when was Horace Greeley
nominated for presIdent9
10. IN law. what Is Scoiduss
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01

a N..nM - L. a. - q
DIVISION IN me Tanks OF organised
saDor, tne spnt between tne Amer.
lcan FeoeIation ~ LABOR ana the
Coinmittee ZOE INDUSTRIAL organ
,1ation on tne pohcy 70 De loi-
i0Weo III organizing the WORKERS "
tne mass proouction INDUSTRIES Of
tne country. from lime 70 time
tnese columns nave been devoted
70 CONSIDERATION OF the row ana
the lunoamentaI issues invoiveu
IN u. TO the casual observer the
battle Is one Tor control Of the
lanoring worlo Win Fresident
creen OF the a. Z. Of l.. IN one
corner ana John L. Lewis, pres
ioent OF the united Mine workers
IN the otner. Mr. Lewis mas peen
accused OF wanting 70 pc LABOR
BOSS, Numper one lor reasons OF
PoIlticai ambition. Mr. Green mas
Deen pictured as wishing 70 pre-
serve tne status quo IN the work.
ing Worid py perpetuating tne
craft organization principle. MI.
-, =
raoical ana mar. Green q conser-
waive. Inere may De, ana dount.
less are, personal questions nookeo
up 70 tne CONNECT put IN the las1
analysis the struggle Is between
Two essentially dlnerent types o.
unionlsm; the industrial, wherein
an workers Deiong 70 the same
union ana tne craft wherein
workers In olnerent traces are OF
ganIzea as sucn. II Is tne conten-
tion OF Mr. Green ana DIS ssso-
clates mat all tne DenentS tne
WORKERS nave received are que az
rectiy 10 tne crait organizations.
AZ u Mr. LEWIS convlction tnat
tne crait loea mas outiiveo us
useiulness ana tnat WIN Inc m
crease IN mass proouction inuus-
Tries ORGANIZATIONS by the mass Is
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01

A girl In Missouri whose face has been
rebuilt new says she wants to spend the
rest of her life before mirror. Half that
much time should be enough for any
woman.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01

A lot OF Americans are kidding Ambas-
sador Davies for taking ton of cream to
Moscow when, as Russian statesmen insist,
Russia has COW. OF course now II 1t were
ton OF cigarets and cigars :.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01

In the midst Of many troubles Uncle
Sam has grand and glorious feeling at
not having to step in and settle Cubas
quarrels again.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1887
A Thought for Today

Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall
sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous
~ be mOved.-Psslms 5S:22.
II your cup seems bitter, II your burden seems
too heavy, be sure that 1t Is the wounded hand
that Is holding the cup, and that 1t Is He who
carries the cross that Is carrying the BURDEN
q. !. Prime.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01
Abroad

In the European scene 1t Is only
possible to select the events which
contain the elements Of greatest
danger to world peace. The con-
quest OF Ethiopia, whatever conse-
quences 1t may develop later, has
already convinced the world that
the League Of Nations Is O tragic
farce. Mussolini has bluffed Eng
lish diplomacy into q state border
ing upon impotence and the age
old power OF the British Foreign
ONCE Is In at least temporary
eclipse. Germany under Herr
Hitler has thumbed Its nose at the
Versailles Treaty and re-occuried
the Rhine. Emboldened by the
success OF that coup Der Fuehrer,
having made one gesture Of def
ance TO the Reich's enemies stick,
g s.anding pat while the opposl-
ton TO him Is running around In
circles. The civil war In Spain Is
now admitted TO be what 1t was
denied from the outset 10 be, a
fight between Communism and all
the forces opposed TO 1t. The
governments Of the continent are
aligned In two camps, each sup
porting, openly or covertly, the
Spanish Bolsheyiks or the Span
ish Anti olsheyiks. Again be.
cause OF the potentialities in
volved 1t appears TO the writer
that the occurrences In Spain have
been the most important Of all
that have taken place in Europe
since January !, 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01
Happy New Year

"At this time" as the political
orators are given TO saying, the
conductor Of this department
avails himself Of the opportunity
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01
Test Y o ur
knowledge

Can you answer seven Of
these test questions? Turn 70
last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01
Daily NH~ Dl
Washington 49,. e - ~ 49,
Some Resolutions For The
New Year That Should Be
Made. Even If They Weren't
Daily
Washington

By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT y ALLEN ---
Washington, Jan. 1.-The Merry-Go-Round here
with presents unique feature-the confidential New
Year resolutions Of of Washingons leading person.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01
Answers To
Questions
BY Frederick N. Kerby

@. Which ten countries can prop
erly be called world powers?
A. In order OF their political
and economic Importance they are:
The United States, Great Britain,
France. Japan, the Soviet Union,
Germany, Italy, Poland, Turkey,
Rumania, and Czechoslovakia.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01
BY WAY of NO HARM
by
James William Fitzpatrick

(Tho comments opinions and conclusions appearing
those Of the writer aIsne They ae necessarily
editors 81 THE DEMOCRAT they o be construed
invariably re0ecttsD 81 their viewDome
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01
@. what is rosewood

@. What is rosewood?
A. 1t is the commercial name
for chestnut-colored dark-veined
cabinet-woods, Of varying origin
imported chiefly from Brazil. They
are mainly the product OF Dalbergia
Nigra. 1t is imported in segments
because the heart wood rots easily,
and It Is sold by weight, being
valued according to richness Of color.
When fresh cut 1t is said TO have
q faint rose-odor.
Q. How did the leading potato
raising states rank in production In
1885?
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01
Laughs Too

Laughs Too
Nineteen Hundred Thirty-Six
has not been altogether lacking
In laughs. The abdication Of Ed
ward VIII Of England provided
one. But the lustiest guffaw con-
tributed to the gaiety Of nations
came from the Union OF Socialist
Soviet Republics. There Coinrade
Stain presented a new constitu-
ton to the nation which guaran-
tees freedom Of everything hither-
TO withheld TO everyone. But
freedom In the communists sense.
Which Is as much like our Amer
lean concept as the moon Is like
green cheese. In that connection
/ hope those Americans, particu-
larry the college and university
professors, who love TO hold UP cx-
istence In what was once Russia
as the nearest thing TO heaven on
earth, will pack UP during 1887
and HE themselves TO that ter
restrial paradise there to learn
that when all Is said and done the
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WITH ALL ITS FAILINGs STILL
REMAINS THE BEST COUN-
TRY ON THE FACE OF THE
GLOBE.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-01
Harried Halle

later attendants appeared with
ash trays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26
OBITUARY

husband; & son, James H., Jr.; and three daughters, Mary C., Winifred H., and Loretta M. Brickel.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day morning from the Mulville fu- neral home, 270 West Main street, at 8:15 o'clock to St. Patrick's church where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at o'clock. Bur- ial will be in the family plot, new st.. Joseph's cemetery.
 SMITH-Rev. Dr. Arthur Joseph Smith, of East Village, Monroe, died suddenly at his home in Monroe, Friday in his eightieth year. He leaves two daughters, Miss Matilda Smith of East Village, with whom he resided, and Mrs. Henry B. Haw- ley of Brookfield Center.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow at 2 p. m. at the East Village Community church. Burial will be in East Village cemetery.
 He was born in Waterbury, May IA, 1856, and was educated at Hack ettstown Centenary Collegiate col- lege and at Drew Theological semi nary. In 1885 he united with the New York East conference and served pastorates at Oyster Bay, N. Y. Naugatuch, New Haven, East Nor. walk, Shelton, Danbury, Brooklyn N. Y. Hartford and Astoria, N. Y.
 He retired as pastor of the West field Methodist church in New Ha. ven in 1926 and came to his home in East Village where through his leadership the old Methodist church was restored and community work begun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26

know Attorney Walter E. Monagan. Jr., and it was explained that no juror should be allowed to serve. under such circumstances. Judge McEvoy explained that jury trial to be fair should be heard by jurors who are in position to be abso- lutely impartial.
 No Oaths
 The only divergence from court proceeding was the omission of the oath to jurors, and to witnesses. Judge McEvoy ordered that 1t be left out becaueS it was not real case. Witnesses for the plaintiff included Mrs. Barrett Campbell, who identi- fled photograph; Mrs. Robert Lowell, the plaintiff; Mrs. Benlah Russess.. who saw the crash; and Mrs. Elizabeth Dawson, who re- paired the damaged car.
 A wave of laughter swept the room when Mrs. Campbell explained that she knew the section involved, having lived there more than 50 years.
 Witnesses for the defense were Mrs. William A. Amelung, the de- fendant; and Mrs. Mabel L. New comb, who witnessed the crash. Following the presentation of argu- ments, Mrs. J. Harold Root, presi- dent of the Waterbury League read the rules of court etiquet, dwelling especially on the fact that jurors should not be late for court.
 Mrs. Root explained that the case heard today was taken from one actually tried in court, and simplif1ed. The actors rehearsed with the attorneys one afternoon, but the testimony was all extempo- raneouS.
 Dinner Held
 Following the completion of the trial, Judge McEvos,, Attorney Monagan and Attorney Butler, were guests of the league at dinner Ill the Waterbury club. About 60 at tended, and after the dinner, & short business meeting is scheduled.
 Women from the Watertown, Naugatuck and Waterbury leagues attended the court hearing today, crowding the chamber to the very doors. Even the ats ill the prison CTS pen were used. At the conclu- sion of the trial Judge McEvoy made 8 brief talk in which he explained the manner of selecting jurors, and their conduct while hearing trial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26
FUNERALS

The funeral of Rosario Mobile was held this morning at 10 o'clock from the home 26 West Farm street to St. Lucy's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 10:45 o'clock. by Rev. Rocco Palla- dino. Burial was in Calvary ceme- tery. The pallbearers were: Gabriel Macchiarella, Pasquale Parlapiamo, Salvatore Boccaccino, Joseph Acca- turo, Anthony Longo and Ralph De- Rienzo.
 The funeral of Vito Mole was held this morning at 9 o'clock from the home 861 North Main street to st. Lucy's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev Francis Barrett assisted by Rev Felix Scoglio and Rev. Domenico Riccio. Burial was in Calvary ceme- tery. with conrnittal services by Father Scoglio. The pallbearers were Vincent, Salvatore, Vito and Alexander Mole, Daniel Gerardi and Joseph Marinelli.
 The funeral of William Oracle was held this morning at 8:15 O. clock from the home, 29 White Oak Lane to StS. Peter and Pauls church where a mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev James Woods assisted by Rev Thomas Mulcahy, deacon and Rev John Dunn, M. s. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were: James Oracle, Joseph Oracle Jr., and Robert Oracle, Ralph Pronovost, Anthony Cameron and William Dewell.
 The funeral of Edward Anthony Bedryjiczuk, Jr., was held this morning at 6:45 o'clock from tine Deliniks Funeral Home, IT Congress avenue to St. Stanislaus church where services were conducted at z o'clock by Rev. J. Sieracki. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were: Robert and Har- old Frappier, Robert and Cazimel Szuinter.