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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
4 RiUer With Friends Preservation of Beauties of Hudson River Meets With Success in Two Years of
 Active Campaigning.
Active Campaigning.
NEW YORK HERALD-TRIBUNE

which is preparing permanent act for the care of the river and ne- gotiating for the purchase of the quarry now in operation on Mt. Tau rus, north of Cold Spring. Another bill authorizes the State Conserva- tion Department to accept pieces of property not connected with park lands. A program also has been for mulated for the purchase of cer- tain spots, principally in the High lands. The society, which in such 8 short time has accomplished all this, now appeals for new members and for financial support with which to carry on. The New York head quarters are at 542 Fifth avenue, and in the summer there is an office at the Hotel Thayer, at West Point.
 The Hudson, known as "lordly," and "the American Rhine" was 150,- 100000 years in the making, and in the generations since Henry Hudson, in 1909, pointed his Half-Moon northward up its broad stretches it has become saturated with a rich ness of history and tradition that certainly is unsurpassed by any other stream in America. At the same time this ancient and lovely stream has felt the hand of the despoiIer, and in spots it shows the American genius for taking beautiful things and making hem ugly. Sure ly it is time to stop this disflgure- ment.
 The old river needs its friends. Americans, perhaps more than most people. are inclined to take such possessions as great rivers for grant, ed. And yet the Hudson has man. aged to surround itself with much of the poetry, lore and historical as- sociation to which its natural beauty entities it. Even the ordina- rily staid Dutchmen were moved by the great stream, as the Indians were before them, and they are re- sponsible for some of the most ar- resting place nameS-names like Dunderberg, Supyten, Duyvil and the Tappan Zee The river has its source in Lake Tear in- the Clouds, it flows past Anthony's Nose and Storm King and buries itself in Ambrose Channel, Dickens and Trollope and Henry James and Irving and Cap tain Marryat spoke of its breeding but often radiant majesty. On its banks Burr and Hamilton met to duel, and poor Andre was put to death. Its name is associated with great American school of painting
 The society headed by MT. Osborn is not insensitive to the desirability and necessity of commercial devel- opment, but its first emphasis is in the preservation of the rare beauty which remains. It is entirely pos sible that the scars along the High lands can be healed; it is even pos sible that some time this polluted and badly manhandled river can be clean again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
Sixteen Years of Service

The Diocesan Bureau of Social SerVlce and it's associated group, the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women, observe SIX teen years of operation this year. Both organizations working together nave built up in Waterbury Catholic organlza- tions that have assisted materially and spiritually in the work of Social Service in this city Rev. Eugene P. Cryne,. pastor of St. Patrick's church, has been director for these sixteen years, and has seen the organizations grow and take ther place among those of the state and country.
 This past winter the Diocesan Bureau moved to splendid new headquarters at 56 Church street and is equipped to carry on it's business there in most profes- sional manner. Here also are located the headuuarters of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women, of which Miss Kathryn w. Hayes is chairman at the present time Their annual meeting Is planned for the coming Sunday after noon.
 This year the bureau and council hopes to build up an extraordinary member ship. Its aim is to have every adult Catho- lie woman of the city member. Depres- sion years and recession years have af- fected, similarly, all such organizations, but gradually they are coming back to their old time standing. Congratulations to the Diocesan Bureau and the Water bury Council of Catholic Women for six teen years of helpful active service in this community.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
|PressCOnment
LET THEM DRINK NOG!
(NeW York Sun)

Late afternoon is dangerous time when "exhibitionist acts, mur- ders and violent criminal acts tend to accumulate" Hans Won Hentig, criminologist late of Germany, now doing research for the attorney-gen- eral of the United Statesf1, told sociologistS in convention at Allan tic City. "No great revolution ever started in the early morning or noon," he said. "They all have started about p. m. There seems to be curve of rising and falling nervous irritability. If we could trace the beginnings of family ca tastropheS, divorceS, broken engage ments and unexpected political de- cisions, this fatal afternoon hour would show up again and again. Perhaps the experience of such dan ger periods has introduced the cock tail hour into our social technique, to lead US across the slippery ice of our own psychic instability"
 There might be debate as to the soothing effects of cocktail parties, especially if Alexanders are served, but if MT. Won Hentig is right about them and revolutions, an odd spec tacle may yet have seen in some troubled nation. It is $50 p. m., The mob is muttering in the pulp lie square. Occasionally shout can be distinguished, Less breadl More taxes!" Hark, the sound of cadenced feet! The troops have been ordered out. AS they tramp down the ave- nue, what weapons are these seen in their hands? Are they carrying shells for field pieces? No. those are cocktail shakers. The soldiers break ranks, and circulate among the aroused citizenry, setting em up, not knocking 'em down. The com- mander offers sack in stemmed glasses to the leaders of the revo- ,, lutionary movement. The perilous hour passes, and at p. m. the troops are withdrawn. The populace is dancing in the streets as the sol- diers march back to bArracks. their band blaring triunphantly, For it's always fair weather when good fel- lows get together"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
A Book a Day
Down to Earth, in the Indies

It Is too bad that we don't have more travel books from authors with the eye and the years and the verve of Edmund s. Whitman. MT. Whitman has spent 15 years of life and exploration along the lanes of the Caribbean. The result is an ex- traordinary kind of story that you lay into with your teeth to the last full bite Those Wild West Indies" Sheridan House: $3.00).
 MT. Whitman, you will remember, is the gentleman who last season turned out Guilty in the Tropics" '" In his newest story he pursues diff ferent tack.
 Here is no sugar-coated travel fare. This book is for those of age who can take their West Indies straight" you are cautioned at the outset and never was there fairer warning.
 So you dip into the fetid, sunglaz- ed land that is the tropics, sink in its malarial mud and battle its pitt less, relentless, swarming insects. You see it drinking, counting, sing ing, fighting, at war and in peace. You see the dissipations of its whites and the utter depravity of a great part of its, browns.
 But withal you find it one of the most fascinating areas on earth. What, for instance, is more intrigu- ing than the ruins of the ancient Mayas or exploration along the trail of the "dear, dead days of Henry Morgan" MT. Whitman has linked the past and the present in the West Indies, and his story is in- credibly rich.
 There are times when the book fairly nauseates. And again the picture of a night along the Span ish Main becomes sheer poetry. You will not want to miss "Those Wild West Indies" It is the best defin- 1 ite travel book of the Caribbean likely to appear for a long time.- P. G. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15

While the East experienced heavy rains over the weekend other parts of the country were buried in snow. California reached the high water mark in flood in the San Francisco area, and Detroit, too, experienced flood conditions. In Colorado rotary blows, shovelers and all manner of road equipment were used to dig a train out of the snow, where it was marooned for twenty-four hours. Thus it goes, the weather. Uncommonly mild weather was appreciated in this section, with fogs and rains and mist. Colder weather is predicted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
In Today's Mail
 Anonymous letters will not be accepted unless accom- panied with writer's name.
EX-SOLDIER DOESN'T CARE FOR LOCAL MINISTER'S
 COMPARISONS

February IA, 1888. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:-
 This mornings Republican carried a front page article comparing Hayes with Hague of Jersey City. Hague has been exonerated of all charges that were made against him and his administration. Why did he include the American Legion, the D. A. R. and other veteran organizations? Why didn't he in clude the Masons, the K. of c. and other secret organizations? What is he doing-working behind the American flag? Is he an ex-soldier? Who is this MT. Bobilin? Is he one of MT. Pape's G-men? Is he on MT. Pape's payroll or is he planted to speak about Politics instead of the divine gospel? Thanking you for the courtesy given this letter, I remain, An Ex-Soldier,
 THOMAS J. LOUGHLIN,
 PIP Tracy Ave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
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Roosevelt Gets Free Ride
 On The Merry Go Round
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Business has been bowling for economy" he told a congress siOnaI friend several months ago. "AII right, I'll give it to them and see how they like it."
 Perhaps also he reasons that the more worried become business and congress over the economic situa- tion, the better chance he has to get vital, lasting reforms. After all, 1t is when people are really worried that they pay strict atten- tion to the doctor.
 Old Time VigOr
 All this does not mean that the President has gone to sleep or is pouting on the sidelines. Several times recently he has jumped in with his old time vigor to handle an emergency.
 When Homer Martin of the United Automobile Workers flew from Detroit to report that city left with only about three days of relief money, Roosevelt acted irn- mediately. Moreover, he put into effect new policy-namely, that since the unions had been built up through his encouragement, union leaders should get credit for and should help in the diStribu- ton of relief. This was to prevent disintegration of the unions.
 For this policy Roosevelt will be severely banned by business, but the point of interest here is that he was consistent, and fortnight.
 The other day also he called Henry Morgenthau, budget-bal- ancing secretary of the treasury, and gave him 8 sound oral spank ing for continuing to prate about 8 goal now obviously out of the question.
 Lone Battler
 The one fact which stands out above all others today is that Roosevelt is fighting alone. All panacea painters, all recession strategy, all New Deal squabbles come to his door.
 The Cabinet is of no aid what ever. Roper is totally inadequate. Swanson is sick. Hull is wrapped up in his trade treaties. MOrgenthau is scared of his own shadow. Cummings has to be goaded to keep in the New Deal alley. And WOOdring is non- existent as far as any effective ness is concerned.
 With an effective Cabinet, Roosevelt could delegate some of his battling. But all of the bur- den falls on his shoulders. White House Grind
 Despite the pressure of work and worry, Roosevelt continues in ex- cellent good humor during press conferences and is receiving call- CTS. His health, considering the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15

The Hudson River Conservation society, formed less than two years ago by public-spirited citizens under the leadership of William Church Osborn, has issued a report showing what has been done to preserve the beauty of the river and to halt fur ther destruction of its natural charms. The society has aided in obtaining a law creating the Hudson River Valley Survey Commission,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR
 Never pronounce aerial-air'- i-al; say, a-e'-ri-aL

A. In the 43 state legislatures that held regular sessions last year, about 17,o00 laws were enacted.
 o. Where, in Brazil, is the town of Sac Matheuss
 A. There are two One is in the state of Ceara about $50 miles northwest of the city of Recife, on the Atlantic coast. It has a popu- lation of about 18,000. The otiher is in the state of Bahia, on the At lantic coast, about 450 miles north of Rio de Janeiro, and has a popu- lation of about 12,000.
 o. Which states have the largest percentage of foreign-born inhabi- tantS?
 A. The 1930 census showed New York in the lead with 26.3 per cent; Rhode Island and Massachusetts each had 252 per cent; Connecticut had 24.3 per cent; and New Jersey had 22.1 per cent. All other states had less than 20 Der cent foreign born.
 Q. In Europe is an earl the same as 8 count?
 A. Yes, on the Continent. But in England an earl belongs to a dis tinct order, between marquis and viScount.
 o. When garbage Is burned on live coals in a furnace does it pro- duce clinkers?
 A. If the garbage contains cer- tain salts which melt at low tenn perature, they combine with the ash to form clinkerS.
 If you want a copy of our book let Mathematical Puzzles and Prob Iems," write to Waterbury Demo- crats Washington Bureau, 191; Thirteenth street, Washington, D. c Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15

How long is fame? This year Sonia Henie, one of the worlds ranking athletes has reached the peak. She is well nigh perfect in her art. She is young which is a requisite for the skater. She does what she does beautifully, and to her goes much credit for perfecting something that has become sort of second nature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
Questions and
 Answers
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
By Frederick M. Kerby

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Enclose 8 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. c.
 THE EDITOR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
Test Y UT Knowledge
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

Last page TOT the answers.
 i. In what country is the State of Colima?
 2. What is a bisseXtile year?
 3. Where was George Washing ton born?
 4. What makes a bee hum?
 5. Which two countries in South America have no seacoaSt?
 6. Is it correct English to say, Tt is I who is to blame?"
 '. What nickname was applied to President Andrew Johnson?
 8. Where is the biceps muscle lo- cated?
 g. Name the state flower of Mas sachusetts.
 10. What is the name of the is- land in the Niagara river that separates the Horseshoe and Amer ican falls?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15

pressure under which he works, is amazingly good, and the exag- gerated rumors about it are pure fiction. It is 8 fact, however, that the President is suffering from kidney trouble experienced by the majority of men at his age, and this becomes more irritating when he has no time to rest.
 But the nation must remem- Der in gauging this, ROOseveltS most grueIling year, that there is no job anywhere in the world so killing as that of being Presi- dent of the United States.
 In recent decades 1t has brok- en every man who has held office more than four years. Grover Cleveland, with @ four-year rest between terms, died before his day. Theodore Roosevelt, an extremely vigorous man, was battered, almost shattered by his six years In the White House.
 The tragic story of Woodrow Wilson is of too recent memory to need recall. Warren Harding a man bedeviled and bewildered' died after two years. Calvin Coolidge, who took g nap every afternoon and . long vacation every summer, died a few years after leaving office, while the picture of Herbert Hoover on the days he retired was of 8 man who had aged 20 years.
 Roosevelt, in comparison, has kept his health and physique bet ter than most. But there will be no third term for F. D. R. Human nature does not make mans nerves strong enough to stand up for more than eight years under the pressure which beats down upon the President of the United States. And Roosevelt himself will be the first to say so.
 (EDITOR'S NOTE: This week Drew Pearson and Robert s. Allen begin 2 series of sketches on the men around Roosevelt who should be helping to carry his load. Watch for the Brass Ring sketch of Secretary Of State Cordell Hull in an early cOlumn.)
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
A Thought for Today

And say unto you my friends, Be not airald no more that they can dO.-Luke 12:4.
  It is only the fear of God that can deliver us from the fear of Witherspoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15

There are champagne splits, says the connoisseur, and there are also party splits, which latter seem to be gaining in popularity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15

e. What will be the cost of the National Cathedral in Washington, D. O., when it is completed?
 A. It is estimated that $15, ,000, ,00C will be expended on construction exclusive of windows, carvings, and furnishing the interior. To date about $6,000,000 has been donated and spent, leaving $9,000,000 to be collected to furnish the building and several millions in addition tc furnish it.
 @. How many laws were passed hu state lepislafIire in 1Q272
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, Feb. 15-This Is one of those true stories that are made to-order for the columntst.
 As you may know, the Rainbow room, a lavish night club on the uppermost floor of Radio city, falls under the personal charge of the late John D. Rockefeller's grand son, Nelson D. Rockefeller. A Serl- ous-minded young man, he super vises the room, the show and busi- ness arrangements and occasionally drops in to take inventory.
 Well, the other night an incon- spicuous guest rose from his table, after tarrying the evening long. and counted out the amount of his bill and tip with close care. It was obvious that he was forced to reach in his pockets for stray coins. When he paused in the corridor to claim his hat from the checkroom, his fingers again faltered through his pockets for the usual gratuity. Finally, his hand closed in on 8 dime suspended from watch charm: He e.-cd it tenderly a moment and was about to sever it from it's link when a young stranger came by.
 Excuse me, buddy" the hard pressed guest said. Gan hold you up for a dime? I'd have to part with this one to tip the hatcheck girl, but old John D. gave 1t to me himself and I'd hate to let 1t go."
 The stranger cheerfully advanced dime to the financially embar- rassed guest . who doesn't suspect to this day that his benefactor at the cloak room was none other than the late John D.'s grandson. The Rockefeller dime, when last seen, was still dangling from his watch chain.
 Gilded Thespians
 On a narrow side street in Brook lyn is the Felix Street Playhouse, operated by members of the Morrow family of Englewood, N. J., into which Colonel Charles A. Lindhergh married. AS though one distinguish ed name on the program were not enough, this listing appeared m the new play being presented by the Brattleboro Theater group:
 "Chinaman. Malcolm Atterbury." Malcolm Atterbury, the China man." happens to be the son of the late General W. W. Atterbury, pres ident of the Pennsylvania railroad. No pampered scion of wealth, Nal colm chose the hard way to Broad way in preference to a career In business (his two brothers made that choice) and has knocked around in summer stock, where he married Ellen Hardies, another stock player.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
White House Grind

Despite the pressure of work and worry, Roosevelt continues in ex- cellent good humor during press conferences and is receiving call- CTS. His health, considering the
Evening star., 1938-12-16
Subjects Of Car
Split on Vladimir S
Trip 10 Germany
Russian Pretender, in
Paris, confers With
Colleagues
By the Associated Press.

0y tue ASbOCldLeQ SreSS.
PARIS, Dec. 16.-Grand Duke
Vladimir, pretender to the nom
existent throne Of Russia, conferred
with his aides in Paris today after
having been told that Adolf Hitler's
drive to the East may have given
him a chance to regain the throne
Of his forefathers.
The 21-year-old Grand Duke, who
has never been to Russia, found his
loyal subjects in Paris divided in an
uproar Of Russian argument over his
projected trip to Germany.
Vladimir's associates told all in
quirers he was going to visit his sis
ter, Grand Duchess Kira, for the
Christmas holidays, pointing out
that he made the trip almost every
year. Their version, however, had
little effect on the colony of White
Russians here.
Generals who are taxi drivers,
counts who are ditch diggers, COL
onels who are doormen-all nodded
a polite "of course" and resumed
their voluble battles over Hitler.
There are some who think Hitler
might pick the Grand Duke as a
candidate for the throne of a new
Ukranian state and who think it is
good idea.
Others think it is a bad idea.
Some do not believe Hitler would
espouse his cause. Others do not
believe their Gar should play ball
with man they consider unaccept-
able.
Evening star., 1938-12-16
Chamberlain
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be practically compelled to follow
suit and part to Italys benefit with
French Somaliland, the harbor of
Djibouti and the railway to Adds
Ababa.
The information which has been
brought to my knowledge does not
enable me to indicate what pledge
Mr.. Chamberlain would expect from
the Fascist government in return,
and cannot say whether the head
of the London cabinet has already
taken French Premier Daladier and
Foreign Minister Bonnet into his
confidence about that whole range
of the problem. In that respect,
it must be said that, more often
than not, both Mr.. Chamberlain
and M. Bonnet fail to keep their
regular diplomatic advisers informed
whenever they take initiatives which,
to their own judgments, are likely
to arouse criticism.
The best political observers are
WI hSpllSdl dS W tllC CIldIlCSS
Mr.. Chamberlain may have of car
rying out the above scheme and
as to the results which would fol-
low if he succeeded in doing so.
British Somaliland is barren
land, and Mussolini publicly boast
ed in September, 1885, that he was
not collector of deserts. French
Somaliland, with Djibouti and the
railway, it is true, might consid-
erably help Italy to perform her
thankless task in Ethiopia, but II
Duce and his advisers have long
ceased to hope that their con-
quest can be turned into an Ell
Dorado. French and British Soma
liland would be mainly useful to
Italy in so far as she would hence
forward control the lines of COM
munication through the Strait of
Bah Ell Mandeb, vital to both the
British and French Empires.
Duce Aim to Emulate Hitler.
And all the probabilities are that
MusSolini, who needs more than ever
to enhance his prestige and author
lty at home and spread an impress
sion among the Italian people that
more prosperous days are in store
for them, would, in the future, make
use OF these fresh strategic oppor-
tunities and the greater influence he
would WELD over Arabia to bring
about a redistribution of Mediter-
ranean and African lands on large
| scale. Let us never forget that he
wants to emulate Hitiers achieve
ments of last September.
But the most deplorable side of
the deal would be that once more
France and Britain would have given
way to mailed fist, or, worse, to