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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

quest of various Chinese cities; and their reports about the reign of ter TOT which followed the conquest give the Japanese army a black mark which will take lot of wash ing off.
 Apparently, Japanese discipline is not what 1t is cracked up to be. In case after case, this book recites tales of utter disorganization, of murder, footing, rape and senseless destruction by a soldiery that had got completely out of hand. After the capture of Nanking, for in- stance, the officers seem to have had no control whatever over their men. Nanking suffered, not be- cause of a studied policy of fright fulness, but because the Japanese army simply became lawless mob bent on pillage.
 And all Of this is less an argu- lnent' against Japan than against war itself. For this shocking, un- believable frightfulness is a part of war; and if what you read here re- volts you (a4 1t wilD the proper target of your wrath is the modern worlds habit of settling its disputes through war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
Credit Where Credits Due

Waterburys budget for 1889 as pre- sented to the Board of Aldermen last evening demands an increase in the tax rate of four mills. Coming at this time it is hard to reconcile ourselves to this jump, still if it is necessary then we feel sure that Waterbury citizens will foot the bill, naturally grumble and complain (who wouldn't), but endeavor to work out the problem so that ultimately bal ance may be restored in our civic gov ernment. And may we say that to our way of thinking no city board has spent more time and energy in trying to bal ance our accounts than the much maligned Board of Finance.
 There is only one board of finance that would suit the constant critics of the administration of Mayor Frank Hayes and that is one that could be named, bag and baggage, by the Waterbury Ameri- can-Republican. And we don't imagine that even of these newspapers were allowed to pick out such finance board, year with what the board had done It's not in their nature to be satisfied with anything, for complete satisfaction pre- vents complaints and lack of complaints or knocks don't allow newspaper circula- tion campaigns.
 Most of us know and realize the finan- cisl condition of Waterbury, Most of us are aware of the serious charges that face elective and appointive officials. In such a time as this it is doubly hard to accom- pAish anything worth while when every action, every word is subjected to with ering criticism. Had Waterburys board of finance quit on the job we wouldn't have blamed them. Instead they stuck manfully to the task, working far into the night, to put together budget that would carry the city through the coming year without imposing too terrific bur- den on the taxpayer and still maintain ing the many services to which all of us have become accustomed and kick about when denied (snow removal, for in- Stance).
 Personally we think that Messrs. Goss, Judge, Hayes, and others who have worked to make the 1889 budget care for all our needs deservie whole-hearted vote of thanks and confidence. We feel sure they will welcome any suggestions if public hearings are called by the alder men. But why they should be placed on trial is more than we can understand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

A further drive against horse-race bet ting is seen in the recent action in Penn sylvania of banning leased wires which carry race results only. No more private wires can be leased by any telephone or telegraph company only under written contract and then with Public Utilities Commission approval. This will put the quietus on any gaming houses through out the state for without the ability to furnish the track results few of the pop- ular betting houses could exist. We won der, though, if there might be joker in the law for it uses the word, knowingly" when it forbids leased wires for gam bling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
COP RaMy-ings


 National Committeeman Robert P. Burroughs of New Hampshire had a brief moment in the spot light at the COP National Con- mittee meeting when he was mis- taken for District Attorney Tom Dewey and given a big cheer. Bur- roughS is dead ringer for the New York racket buster Joseph w. (Tieless Joel Tolbert of South Carolina, the most colorful delegate at the pow-wow, also hailed from the most oddly named town-Ninety-Six "Steve" Bolles, Wisconsin editor and new congressman, boasted that he wore no mans collar" My cam- paign cost only S3OO," he said, "and while I'm a badge-wearing menl- Der of the bartenders' union I had the endorsement of the w. o. T. U. and the Anti-Saloon league as well as the brewing interests and the vets. And although l didn't say a word about old-age pensions the Townsendites sup ported me anyhow"
 Yeah, BO
 Rep. Joseph w. Martin, Jr, of Massachusetts is sure to be the new Republican floor leader of the House. But he is taking no chances of alternating any support. When a reporter at the COP Na- tional Committee meeting asked him to define his political phil osophy, he replied:
 "Pm a red-hOt liberal"
 q suppose you'll be backing the Townsend plan next" jOshed the newSman.
 Cant say, what I'll do from one day to the next" said Mar tin with a grin. ''The world moves and I believe in moving with it."
 NOTE-Martin already has 127 of the TO Republican members in the next House pledged to vote for him for party floor leader.
 Cat-and-D0g Fight
 Hearings of the IVA investiga- tion have degenerated into a cat- and-dog squabble, with Rep. Tom Jenkins of Ohio and Charles Vol verton of New Jersey constantly fighting with most of the other committee members. Jenkins and Wolverton are openly pro-utility and against the government pow CT project.
 Most aggressive IVA defender is Rep. Graham Barden of North Carolina, appointed to the com- mittee several months ago in place of Rep. William Driver of Ar kansas, who was defeated for re- nomination. Young and scrappy, Barden challenges practically everything Wolverton and Jenkins say or do.
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

Delegated Legislation etc, and he is at present 8 member of the ex- ecutvie committee of the British La bor party.
 To us he comes as representative of the Howard League for Penal Re- form whose aims are thus described by Arthur L. Gardner in the How ard Journal, 1886:
 Its desire is to focus the light of increasingly revealed knowledge on the problem of the law-breaker's behaviour and its treatment by the state. It advances cautiously its chief concern, to see that the penal methods employed are not in ar- rears to the spirit of the age. It urges the fullest application by the Judges of the powers allowed them by the Probation Acts. It keeps a close watch on prisons"
 Prominent Connecticut clergymen, judges of supreme and superior courts, si1eriffs, state police officers, members of state boards of health and of education; members of Yale faculty and Wesleyan university, of Mantle state farm; of Connecticut College and Hartford Seminary, Trinity college, the Warden of Wethersfield prison and directors; Labor clubs. Mems clubs, Women's clubs, librarians are invited to hear Professor Laskis account of Eng lands experiments with criminals.
 Connecticut rises to the occasion. In the background looms the Ameri- can jail question-we are the "Pio- neer State!"
 Not in vain do we recall De To- queville's famous toast to:
 Connecticut! that little yellow spot, that makes the clock peddler, the school master, the senator; the first give you time; the second tell you what to do with it; the third make your law and your civ- ilizationl"
 De Toquevilles' words apply to the Connecticut criminal-"The first give you time: The Judges sen- tence: so many days, months, years -"doing time".
 "The second tell you what to do with it."
 No! not yet Connecticut school master! Our jail birds time is deemed too short. for you to teach him anything, though his jail-tiine expands from month to two years.
 But Professor Laski will tell how English schoolmasters teach Eng fish prisoners what to do with their time-in evening lectures and class es. Take courage Connecticut school master, there is room for you in jail yet!
 "The third-(the Connecticut sen- ator) makes your law and your civilization"
 Yes, the problem is coming to you, the Connecticut senator!- !-how to make the American criminal keep your law. After Professor Laski has told how the British make their criminals keep the law, the Connec- ticut senator will have plenty of time to consider the civilization of our criminals here.
 Connecticut is the Pioneer State. We have also the name of "the Miracle State".
 GENEVIEVE COWLES,
 Executive Secretary,
 Parnassus- -on- Wheels, Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

The Thanksgiving snow was boon to many trades. Not only did automotive dealers thrive on it, but so did those sell ing rubbers, artics, etc. It should have given "kick" upward to the rubber footwear industry for it must have cleared out most of the stock that mer- chants had laid in for the winter season. Ii that is so, it will enable companies to keep going for hood many more months than they might ordinarily what with filling rush orders and then working on next years stock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
Selected Poem
INCIDENT AT MIDNIGHT
GA. M. Sullivan in the New York Tir

GA M. Sullivan in the New York Times) As over the mountains bulk Antares swung In golden parachute and down the sky Silence and the high winds chilled the stars There came the bucks long cry And then the voweled running call of dogs Following the deer along the barren ledge: Night reused upon its launches with the sound Of anguish at the onyx edge As thin hooves paved the heavy air in terror Lashing with futile thrust against the pack Whose savage song pitched higher with the quarry Caught in the starry cul-de-sac. Suddenly all the wolving jaws were silenced And we knew, turning eyeless to the dark, That whelps went drooling to the lair in hunger As Death saw Beauty draw graceful arc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, Dec. 5 - Doctor Sau- sage and his Five Pork Chops is the name of new five" band that has come to town. It has the honor of being Edsel Ford's favorite swing contingent. That in itself seems rather striking, since nobody knew that the Fords cared for any kind of music other than symphonic scores or square dances in the barn.
 But if Papa Henry engages in old-fashioned American music lore, his son and heir, Edsel, is up to the minute. It seems that Sausage and his Pork Chops Ca more quaint or chestra name we've never hearO had been playing in the Plantation Club, a Detroit hotspot. One night, Edsel Ford and a party of five dropped in, having taken a night off from weighty responsibilities. Ford was keen enough about this odd unit to invite the group to play at party he was giving at 8 smart country club.
 All this happened less than month ago. We have it on the word of Prof. Sausage himself that what tycoon Ford said was: we've had all sorts of bands here, but this one is the first band that didn't bore us to death." And what makes it more unusual is that this outfit isn't one of your genteel swing contingents, but a demoniacal combination of Stuff Smith, the Schnickelfritzers and the Kidoodlers. Yes, that's in English!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

1. What does the word Ohio mean?
 2. When the Joker is used as wild card in Poker game, what is the highest possible hand? 8. Name the U. s. No. 1 Davis Cup tennis player, who recently turned professional.
 4. How many feet are in one rod? 5, Name the famous racing yachts man who was awarded a silver cup for being a good loser.
 6. Who said, "If this be treason, make the most of it?"
 '. Of which mountain system are the Green Mountains a part?
 8. What is the correct pronun- citation of the word erotic?
 g. When did the U. s. become member of the World Court?
 10. What is a nephoscope?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
PROF. LASKI COMES TO STATE TO TALK ON HANDLING
 PRISONERS"
Editor, Waterbury Democrat:

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Connecticut is to be congratulated upon having Professor Harold Laski speak on the handling of prisoners in England" at the West Middle school, Hartford, 927 Asylum avenue this Friday at p. m.
 His address is kindly given free for the cause. ProfeSoSr Laski is noted author. His new book Par liamentary Government of England" is just coming out. Beside his fame as lecturer at Yale, Amherst, Har- yard and other universities Professor Laski has held important posts un- der the British government: As vice president of the Board of Adult Education; Member of the Lord Chancellors Committee on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
A Book a Day
Horrifying Study of War in China
BY BRUCE CAPTION

It is hardly surprising that most Americans are pretty gun-shy about wartime atrocity stories. After our experience with the horrendous myths of the World War-ground out by the yard in efficient lie fac- tories-we are pretty well advised to take horror tales with a wagon load of salt.
 Yet 1t is hard to see how "Japa- nese Terror in China" by H. J. Timpeyley (Modern Age Books: iS cents), can be laughed off. MT. Tirnperley is 2 reputable newspa- perrnaa--C China correspondent for the Manchester Guardian and he has assembled here, from Amer jeans and Nuropesns in China, do- cuments which can be hardly dis missed as mere propaganda.
 The writers of these documents lived through the Japanese con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
Current Comment

A white man dropped the bottle from an airplane and it fell into my pocket. -Mollie John, an Indian, pleading
 guilty to a charge of possession of
 liquor in Williams Lake, B. o.
 Our students are the kind who go to college. There is difference between those who go and those who are sent. L. Marsh, president of
 Boston University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
Daily Almanac
7:02 a. nl.; sets 4:24 D. m.

Sun rises TOP a. nn.; sets 4:24 p. m
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Two bloed-red sunrises Saturday and Sun- day mornings showed storm brewing. One week previous it foretold the Thanksgiving storm; this time it was yesterdays rain. Sun day was as beautiful as an April day despite the ominous manner in which the sun came up. It usually takes "A hours for a storm to break after sunch fiery portent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
AIways Such Moves

We read that Democratic leaders are to be asked to relinquish their high posts as an aftermath of the November elec- ton. State Chairman J. Francis Smith, 10. s. Senator Francis F. Maloney, and National Committeeman David E. Fitz- Gerald are singled out in particular for criticism. That was to bs expected. We
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

If you want q copy of our booklet, THE BOOK OF GAMES" write to The Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
A Thought for Today

Although affliCtiOn cOmeth not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the grOund.-JOb 5:6.
 Men are born to trouble at first, and are exer- cised in it all their day.-There is a cry at the beginning of life and groan at the end of it, -Arnot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
IN TODAY'S MAIL

This responsible opinions its readers Anonymous communications unless accompanied with the writer's and address will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
Questions and
 Answers
By Frederick Nl Kerbs

Enclose a three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tion of fact or Information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un. dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. 0.
 THE EDITOR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

@. Does the constitution of Mex ico permit man to serve more than one term as president?
 A. No.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
Sidewalk Flop

Sidewalk Flop
 Three lads were kneeling on subway grating. They held strings with nails, attached at the ends. They were fishing for something. Tommy Riggs. the radio star, came along and asked what they had lost. They admitted they hadn't lost anything. but evidently somebody had, because there was a 25-cent piece at the bottom of the grating.
 For an hour they had been try ing without success to get 1t out. Tommy offered to try his hand at it. He was promptly given the three strings. So he tried for fifteen min utes and had no success. Then Tommy reached into his pocket and handed each of the three lads e half dollar. He didn't want them to be disappointed. Tomrny's chauffeur then led him back to the limousine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
Shop Shows

Shop Shows
 Fifth Avenue now is aglow with myriad Christmas displays in glam- orous shop windows. The pedestrian, strolling the most luxurious thor oughfare in the world, is afforded better show than any he could pay for a in a theater.
 For window displays ceased be- ing haphazard piling-up of mer- chandise 8 long time ago. Display men must be showmen and, some times, more ingenious wizards than those artists who dress up a stage.
 One department store displays virtual St. Moritz, with a constant cascade of snowflakes, along it's Fifth Avenue facade and the others are not far behind in extravagant and spectacular exhibits.
 From a Fifth Avenue bustop, it is a brilliant parade of wonders and flashes of bizarre colors, and New Workers now tour that avenue as though they were attending the latest hit on Broadway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
Daily Washington
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LiberoI-C Conservative Break in COP Just as Shorp as in Democratic Ranks; Ronk-ond-FiIe Feels Hoover and Hamilton
 Must Go Lest Party Lose Again in lo4O;
 Leaders Refuse Old Guard Dictatorship
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
T est Y o ar Knowledge

Can you answer seven or these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

WASHINGTON December - Three significant facts emerged from the meeting of the Republican Ma
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Mobile is pronounced either
 mO'-bil or In0'-beel; not mOb'-il
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

@. Do dogs with rabies avoid wa ter?
 A. No; although this erroneous opinion is common among the laity. Mad dogs are often very fond of water, and will rush into it, thrust ing their heads and swallowing with great difficulty, Rabid dogs have been known to swim streams in their rovings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

Q. My employer is shortening our hours to A hours per week to com ply with the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1888. Can he permit us to work nine hours per day for four days week and eight hours the fifth day, thus giving us all day Saturday of?
 A. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1888 (the Wage and Hour Law specifies that employers must pay time and one-half overtime when employees work more than A hours per week (except in exempted cases) but it does not specify how these hours must be spread through the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

o. What was the "Flamenwer- fer" that was used by the Germans in their operations against Verdun in March, 1916?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06

A. A liquid fire protector or flame thrower, consisting of a small tank filled with a highly flammable com position liquid under high pressure which was strapped to the back of the soldier using it.
 @. How many persons in the United States are employable?
 A. The special census taken in 1937, under the direction of John D. Biggers, indicates that, of the total of 93,063, ,000 persons in the popu- lation of the United States between the ages of Is and "A years, 38,- 58e,00O were persons not available for employment. leaving 54,474, GOO employed or available for employ ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-06
NOn-Partisan

A. P. and L. M. Giannini, lead- ing California bankers, are girding themselves with both New Deal and COP legal talent for their tussle next month with the Securi- and Exchange commission.
 In addition to ex-Senator Will liam Gibbs McAdoo, the Gianninis have employed former Senator Daniel Hastings of Delaware, Old Guard Republican recently elect ed to the party's executive com mittee over Kenneth Simpson.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-07-14

Prince Ber and his ste1moh Crown Princess Louise Of Sweden
Wilmington
3OOh
father,
Guaf Adolf Swedish Kungshol which
brought festivities
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-07-14

Amherst, Wis; Mrs. Cecil Skin
ner, Bedford, Wyo.; Mrs. Joe Fur
mace, BIT West Twentieth ST.,
South Sioux City, Neb.
Magnificent Cakes Entered.
The judges report that they have
never seen a finer collection of
cakes assembled at one time. Be-
cause almost all the cakes were
so exceptionally good, it was ex-
tremely difficult to choose the Win
ners. But most careful scoring
system was used, and the cakes
were checked for general appear
ance, including shape, size and
crust, both color and character;
flavor, including odor and taste;
lightness; crumb, including tex
ture, rated as to it's fineness, ten
derness, moistness and elasticity,
color and grain.
c. Houston Goudiss has said
that he regrets that every woman
who entered the contest could not
win a prize. He offers his con-
gratulations to the winners and
his thanks to the many other
homemakers who helped to make
this Cake Contest such a splendid
success.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-07-14

Harold G. Tennyson, nineteen
year-old great-grandson of Alfred
Lord Tennyson, English poet, who
is making his first visit to the United
States. Arriving in New York, young
Tennyson left for the West coast to
join his father, the present Lord
Tennys0n.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-07-14

THE home economists on the
! staff of the Experimental
Kitchen Laboratory, maintained
in New York city by C. Houston
Goudiss, who conducts our
WHAT TO EAT AND WHY" Sc
ries, have reached their decision
concerning the prize winners in
the recent Cake Recipe Contest.
Winners have already been mott
fed and have received their
checks.
The first prize of $25 90 went to
Mrs. D. F. Kelly, 1904 Charles ST.,
Whitewater, Wis.
Second Prize Winners.
The five second prizes were
awarded to Mrs. H. Harshbargen
of 2427 Fifth Ave-, Altoona, Pa;
R. A. Williams, 1905 Rosemary
Ave-, Detroit, Mich; Mrs. c. A.
Burns, Box 1888, Oakland, Miss. !;
Miss Sadie Cunningham, Avon
more, Pa; and Mrs. Laura Meyer,
107 Pleasant ST., Plymouth, Wis.
Third Prize Winners.
Mrs. T. H. Fjone, Flaxville,
Mont; Mrs. Lester Ralston, 127
South Judd ST., Sioux City, Iowa !;
Mrs. Harry A. Kramer, 16 Marin
Road, Manor, Calf; Mrs. F. D.
Mcdonald, Route 1, Amherst, Tex
as; Vera Tygar, Commodore, Pa. !;
Mrs. George Ahlborn, R. D. No. L,
Mt. Pleasant, Pa; Mrs. B. A.
Robinson, Box 578, Emmett, Ida
no; Jean Guthrie, 4712 Campbell
St., Kansas City, Mo-; Mrs. Wal
ter Richter, Bonduel, Wis; Mrs.
P. c. Blakely, Alden, Mich.
Honorable Mention.
Emogene Williams, Damon,
Texas; Mrs. Simon Moen, Norma,
N. D.; Mrs. Dick Collins, Mason
vile, Iowa; Mrs. B. F. Herman,
Box lib, Crosby, Miss; Mrs.
Paul Lorenz, P. o. Box 225,
Strathmore, Calf; Mrs. S. S. Ar
entz, Simpson, New; Mrs. Vida
Hilger, Box 257, Rockland, Mich. /;
Mrs. Grace H. Peterson, Box 1886,
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-07-14
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