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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
Book A Day
Chinese Problem in Novel Form

You can imagine no one better
 qualified to plump tlie full depths
 of the current struggle in China
 than Pear Buck. She does so in a
 novel full of understanding of the
 bitter battle against Japan, "The
 Patriot" (John Day: $2.50). Tnci- dentally, this is the first novel with
 a Chinese setting by the Nobel Prize
 winner in four years.
 What Miss Buck has really done is trace the rise of the modern revolutionary movement in China up to the war, then show its fusion in a united front to hold off the invaders. It is an epic story, therefore, catching the myriad cross-currents of both Chinese and Japanese life, laying bare the seeds
 of traditional hatred between the
 two peoples.
 Miss Bucks central character is a Chinese lad, Wu I-wan, son of a banker. Born idealist, I-wan is fired with ardor of revolution when yet in his teens. Before he has gone far nithe councils of the Communist party, however, his father ships him
 off to Japan to save his life when Chiang Kai-shek launches his sweeping purge.
 Tn Japan, I-wan marries the daughter of a wealthy merchant, becomes the father of two children. Then the war breaks out and I-wan,
 true son of China, forsakes his family to come back and fight. But this time he labors for the man who once might have killed him, Chiang Kai-shek.
 You will not find '"rhe Patriot" The guns thunder in the distance. It is more story of the Chinese mind torn by eternal struggle. It explains the Japanese psychology as well. As such 1t becomes one
 of the years most graphic novels and certainly one of Miss Bucks beSt.--P. c. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
In Today's Mail

and Dr. Engleman and the splendid faculty of the State Teachers Col lege, the relations between the two institutions have been not only cor dial but even intimate, and it would be, in my judgment, thousand pities if the future teachers of our Connecticut children ceased to have the advantages of these. stimulating contacts.
 am congratulating myself that you, better than most people, know that the day of the isolated educa- tional institution is long past and that if education is to be effective, 1t must deal with the daily life of it's subjects. I personally am re- gretting the barrier that existed be- tween us students at Cambridge, England, and the daily life of the citizens of Cambridge town and Cambridge county, and particularly the fact that the teachers of the Cambridge children had so few con- tacts with great university.
 May I repeat that, as former British official, appreciate fully the difficult problem you are facing, t,t honestly believe that the clos ing of the State Teachers College in New Haven would be a disaster.
 With high respect, I am
 Yours sincerely,
 CHARLES T. LORAM,
 Sterling Professor of Education.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
City Is Pleased

Waterbury was well pleased to read that the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus, that well-known and highly regarded Catholic lay organization, had selected the Rev. Leo M. Finn, native of this city, to be it's Supreme Chaplain. Succeeding as he does his late uncle, Monsignor John J. McGivney, Father Finn continues a tradition that has come down from the very beginning of this organization. It was McGiyney who was instrumental in the founding of the K. of C.; it was later McGivneys who acted as spiritual guides when the order was young and seeking growth.
 Just as New Haven may rightfully lay claim to the honor of being the birthplace
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

Those nice new aluminium licenses for which you've been waiting patiently are all ready and awaiting you at your branch motor vehicle office. Commissioner Mich ael A. Connor has just flashed the news through the state Just as your car now sports semi-permanent plate, so you'll be carrying semi-permanent license after May l. It not only will facilitate departmental handling of renewals, but will also make possible a great saving to the department. This fits in very nicely with the states economy drive. There is bound to be some delay this year in pass ing out the new-style license, says Com missioner Connor, so motorists are urged to secure their 1889 licenses well in advance of May 1, but starting with 1940 the annual renewal will be simple per- formance. That's in keeping with the streamlining process of some years now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
Whats Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven of !, these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. On which continent is the Pa mama River?
 2. Which American League base- ball team is managed by Joe Cro- min?
 3. Which country owns Green land?
 4. Name the place to which Jesus withdrew with his disciples on the eve of the Crucifixion.
 5. What is the underworld name for cocaine?
 6. Are whales cold or warm blood ed?
 2. Of which country is Tallinn the capital?
 8. In which city is the annual celebration of Mardi Gras?
 g. Of what country is Nova Sco- tia province?
 10. What is the name for a mass of compacted ice originating in a snow-field?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

built largely on the policy of at tacking the French and British obliquely = in other words, an an area where it is difficult for them to fight. The Sudetenland, Austria, Czechoslovakia all were inconvenient battle-ground for the ex-Allies, yet each move strength ened Hitler's hand.
 Similarly, Spain is too far away for Hitler and MussOlini to do battle on a large scale, and thus is an area where the French and British could re- verse the Hitler technique of an oblique attack. Even today in Spain it is not too late for French and British munitions to turn the Fascist victory into 8 defeat, which would be just as serious a blow to the dicta- tors as the occupation of Czecho- slOvakia was to the democracies.
 Yet the Chamberlain policy has been to aid Franco at every step. What some of Roosevelt's cabi- net family have to say about this and the State Departments mimi- cry of Chamberlain is too hot to put on paper.
 NO WONDER MIR. HULL LIKES TO TAKE VACATIONS DURING EUROPEAN CRISES. DOUGLAS SUCCESSOR
 If the President follows the counsel of his inner circle advis- CTS, the vacancy created by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
c o P Y

February 3, 1899. His Excellency Raymond E. Baldwin, Governor of Connecticut,
 Hartford, Conn.
 My dear Governor Baldwin: It is on my own initiative and not under pressure from any local group that I ask permission to address you on the subject of the proposed closing of the State Teachers Col lege in New Haven, and write not only as citizen and taxpayer, but rather as professor of education, who was formerly superintendent of education in the Province of Natal, South Africa.
 Every thoughtful citizen must sympathize with you in your prob- lens of halting increase in taxation and of dealing with our superfiuity of teacher training institutions, but I believe 1t would be serious mis- take to close the teacher training institution in one of the chief, if not the chief, cultural centerS of our state.
 Because of the close contacts which exist between the department of education at Yale university and the faculty and students of the New Haven State Teachers College. I know so well how mutually benefi- cial the location of these two iasti- tutions in the same town has been. We in the department of education appreciate so much the opportun- ities given us by the State Teachers College to expose our students to first-rate practice in teacher train- ing, while I know how the students in the State Teachers College profit from their innumerable contacts with this and other departments of Yale university. Thanks to Dr. Ade
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

It's about time for the householder to look around and decide just where tll, spring cleanup and paint-up spree will begin. There's nothing like your Ameri- can husband and wife to start a cam paign to rid household and premises of dirt and debris that collect in shocking quantities during the long winters night. One thing for which we are justly famous in New England is our ability to shake off winters embrace of dirt in nothing flat. Let's begin now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
Current Comment

Houses for rent, $3 a year; dates 25 cents bushel; harvest labor, SIPS 6 month.
 Ancient Babylonian tablet re- vealed by the University of Chi- cago in study of early price, fixing.
 I am married now and won't need 1t any more.
 Letter to Iowa old-age pension officials, rteurning chick.
 Thees men have been too good Americans. They have raised fam- lilies. They are of the Theodore Roosevelt era.
 Judge s. A. Clock, of Boone Ia., in ruling out two applicants for jobs as custodians at the court- house ebcause they had families. If Mussolini ever attempted to seize any territory, all the people of Spain, Loyalists or Nationalists, would turn against him.
 Ogden H. Hammond, former U. S. Ambassador to Spain. a I am going to nationalist Spain merely as a neighbor but I haven't forgotten my umbrella. Senator Leon Berard, of France, chosen as first envoy from France to Nationalist Spain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
WRITER FINDS MUCH GOOD IN WHAT FATHER COUGHLIN
 HAS DONE
Waterbury, Conn.
 March 23, 1939

waterbury, Conn.
 March g, 1939 Editor, Waterbury Democrat:-- In 8 recent letter, which appeared in your newspaper, written by Rev. Smith, criticizing a MT. Ayotte, I believe it is clearly pointed out what an ordinary man has to expect when he criticizes an educated man.
 Since it is unwise to criticize facts, I am not going to try to criticize Rev. MT. Smith. But I believe Rev. MT. Smith should have remembered this line, that every man makes a few mistakes during his life. s Being bit Social Justice minded, I believe it is my duty to show Rev. Mir. Smith some of the good things. I believe. which Father Coughlin has done and is trying to do. for the working man.
 Father Coughlin has helped the working man, most by, helping him
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

election of Chairman William Douglas to the Supreme Court will be filled from SEC ranks in this manner:
 Commissioner Jerry Frank, hard-hitting liberal, promoted to chairman in Douglas place.
 Ganson Purcell, brilliant young head of the SECS trading and ex- change division, made commits sioner in Franks place.
 Thirty-four years old, California born and reared and a star Har- yard law graduate, Purcell is one of the ablest of the group of out standing young officials that has made the SEC tops among gov- ernment agencies in efficiency and vigor. As assistant legislative counsel of the U. s. senate from 1880 to 1884, he helped write the original Securities Act that cre- ated the SEC.
 One of the first young aces to join the SEC, Purcell's notable work won him steady promotion. During the past year and half he has directed one of the most important bureaus of the SEC and has been its direct contact with Wall Street, where his reputation as forceful law-enforcer is sec- ond only to Douglas.
 Copyright, 1899, by United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 10:02 p. m.
 Sun rises 5:51 a. m; sets 6:07 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Weather signs have shifted rapidly in the last few days. Storm warnings were up fre- quently, even on Wednesday which was clear and cold We are evidently moving into continuous spell of fair weather which should predominate throughout April. Good newsl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
Questions
 and Answers
By FREDERICK nl skEkBf


 Enclose . 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 d. dressed tO the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, lO1? Thirteenth Street, Washington. D. c.
 THE EDTTOR o. What does the place-name Waukegan mean?
 A. It is an American Indian name meaning white mans house" !" o. In what year did Fannie Brice first play the character Baby Snooks?"
 A. 1914.
 o. What is the name of the heavy, felt half-boot worn in winter by loggers?
 A. Pac.
 o. When and where did the last fight in the Civil war occur?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

oepOSlCS a n q w all Street collateral.
 Never proven true or apo- cryphal, tn e legend persists and some cuS- toners greet him with defer ence, as they alight from a cab or pass in- side.
 Jimmy = no one ever seems to have learned II.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

A. May Il, 1865, at Palmetto Ranche, Texas. o. Where is the Jocob A. Riis Neighborhood House? A. 48 Henry street, New York city. o. Is electricity stored at the switch of an electric lamp socket that is turned of? A. No; it is generated as used and when additional lamps are turned on the load on the generator is in- creased. Electric pressure, or volt age, exists at the lamp terminals and will cause current to flow when the switch is closed, but electricity is not stored anywhere in the cir cult.
 o. Did President Hoover and President elect Roosevelt have conference in Washington after the election in 1892, but prior to Roose- velt's inauguration
 A. The President-elect had a conference with President Hoover in the White House on November 9, 1882.
 o. How many boys were there in the United States under the age of ten when the 1930 Census was talk en?
 A. 12,1s7,2s2. Q. How did Lapland get its name?
 A. From the Lapps, branch of the Films. The name means "nomad" or "wanderer."
 e. How much of the state high way mileage in the United States L surfaced? A. About 73 per cent.
 0. What is the difference be- tween foreward, a preface, and an introduction of book?
 A. The preface is short explain ation byb the author; the introduce tion is longer, usually written by another and well-known writer; the foreword is similar to preface, but less formal.
 If you want copy of our book let WEATHER AND CLIMATE" send to the Waterbury Democrats
 Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, ID. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

to understand the problems which face him. By explaining to him the way politics are being handled to- day, and by printing news which otherwise the working man. would have no knowledge of.
 Last of all l would like to say that if a careful survey was made. of Father Coughlin and his organiza- ton, I believe there would be found more good than bad against Father Coughlin and organization.
 Yours sincerely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

appears unruffled by these rumors of his fabulous wealth. He plac- idly pursues the business of open- ing doors of arriving cars and helping fashionable ladies down the steps. He refuses to estimate an average nights tips, thus keep ing the legend alive.
 Once they offered to switch Jimmy to the inside as a walters captain. This is an enviable pro- motion for his craft. But Jimmy declined. What do they want to do," he protested, take away my nvelihood?"
 FOOD and FINANCE
 No doormen's dossier would be comulete without mention of Herman-just Herman who dou- bles as waiter and greeter at the Cafe Royal, downtown.
 Herman is a noisy, white- aproned servitor with an ebulli- ent disposition. And he rushes the grub at his patrons with a conspicuous lack of ceremony.
 But it is a known fact about Herman that he always happens to be flush" His steadiest cus- toners are his most faithful debt- orS.
 After the second course has been served, 8 diner is likely to say to Herman, Say, how about twenty dollars until next Tues day?" and find the twenty forth coming. Out of that amount, of course, the customer is likely to leave generous tip.
 GOOD NIGHT!
 Most decorative of all door, men is Bon Soir (good nightD,
 the Harlem Arab who presides over tips and taxi cabs at Fl Mo- rocco.
 Sheathed in sheet, hated by winding turban and shod in des- sert sandals, Bon Soir is faci- full sigh on his East Fifties beat. To patrons who ride up to the zebra-stripped club, he salaams with desert dignity and offers AL lah'S benediction to those who are about to go in and pay the cover charge.
 When Bon Soir is relaxing, he moves over to the hamburger stand on the corner, where he eats them, raw, garnished with plenty of relish. There, in his Arab guise, he puts the fear of the desert wrath even into the heart of the counterman.
 Doubles in Brass
 There is the amiable gendarme at Monte Carlo, newest of the ex- pensive hot spots, who is proud of his Gallic getup as the customer was.
 He salutes the Monte Carlo guests with all the gallantry of a French major generRal and he virtually kisses the hand of ma dame as she diselnbarks from a sleek limousine.
 His triumph, though, is that in- strument he blows to direct traffic around the door, It isn't a prosaic doorman's whistle or a clacker. It is a French horn on which he is veritable virtuoso. Nocturnal Nostalgia A doorman with treasure chest of nostaglia memories is John Darby who patrols the pavement before Chateau Moderne. He has been a doorman for a long time, having started his sta- tionary career at the Beaux Arts in the heyday of Anna Held. The queen of the milk bath used to tip him five dollars every time she alighted from a taxi. Darby boasts that J. P. Morgan permitted only him to operate the first electric car that the Wall
 Street Croesus ever owned and that the late "Flo" Ziegfeld al-
 ways paused, when Darby helped
 him in or out of his car, to praise
 his singing voice. Darby, however,
 never got up enough nerve to ask | Ziegfeld for job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
A Thought for Today

And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, o ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was great calm.-Matthew 8:26.
 Faith is to believe, on the word of God, what we do not see and its reward is to see and enjoy what we believe-Augustine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York, March 24-The legend, for years, has been that the doorman at "21" austere oasis of Fifty-second Street, is as veal thy as any of the patrons, that he owns valuable properties, bank
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
Washington Merry-G Go-Round
copyrisha issa NEA
D R E W PEARSON ROBERT 6. ALLEN

WASHINGTON March 24 = entirely the State Department
  except pushing his trade treaties and recently he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
CLOSING OF NEW HAVEN
 TEACHERS COLLEGE CALLED DISASTER
"A Church Street, West Haven, Conn.
 March 9, 1889.

Editor, Waterbury Democrat: Following is letter which we feel is of interest to you, who are inter ested in the maintaining of the New Haven State Teachers College.
 Very truly yours,
 BESSIE w. JOHNSON, Secretary of the Parent Council of the New Haven State Teachers College.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

If you want . copy of our book let WEATHER AND CLIMATE" send to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, ID. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR l Do not say, "He has quit the
 city;" say, quilted"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

Copyright, 1899, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
Evening star., 1939-04-30
SOUTH CATHEDRAL
MANSIONS

SOUTH "a HEDNAk
MANSIONS
1900 Conn. Ave. NV.
2 rooms. kit. and bath $50 to s57
Elec. Refrg: Elevator and
1s41 COL. RD. NV.
2 soSm; sSa nores k1t' bath dinette $40 ,o
roo rooms. S'teH kit., bath and sols2iu@;
Elevator, secretarial sxitchboard,
Electric Refriseration.
THE MONTEREY
Cor. Conn. Ave. and Porter St. NV.
2 rooms kit. and bath-;-S47; so up
Elevator. Rsfris. on House. ''''
4oo7 CONN. AVE. NV.
2 roc rooms kitchen dinette sso snd od
SssP Ssons. sOlaTium. dinette. EIss segSS .SS g
2 SsdFooms, Ssin living room: $500
kitchen, bath and solarium. $500
Elevators. Secretarial Switchboard.
FriRidaire on House.
PELHAM COURTS
eI15 P st. NV.
l room and
3 rooms, kitchen and bath.
Frigidaire on House. Switchboard.
Elevators
THE LINDBERCH
200 Mass. Ave. NV.
rms. kit. dinette. bath. 5000 up
Showers. Service Doors Elevators.
Switchboard Frieidaire on House.
3616 CONN. AVE. NV.
! room. Murphy bed. dipette. kitch.
2 rooms. kitchen. bath. $50 90 up
Frigidaire on House.
325 FRANKLIN ST. NE.
New Building)
2 rooms, kitchen. dinette and
OaJn pOO.VU
Gas g. electricity included in rental.
H!G.Sn,ithyCo.
S1I 18th st. NV. Natl. 6003
Evening star., 1939-04-30
DIRECTORY OF UJNFURNTSFfED APARTMENTS
NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE,

1882 21st ST NV. NO. 42.
8 rms. kitchen. bath: elec. refriReration
on house current: $4,000.
WAPLE & JAMES. INC.
1924 14th st. NV Dist. 3346.
Evening star., 1939-04-30

1901 ORREN N.E.-$39.50.
Q Rms. Kit. Dinette, Porch, Refrg.
1914 HOIBROOK NE, APT. 3-$3s.5
1927 Hamlin NE Bedrms.; $52 so.
1913 7th N.W.-3 Rms. Bath: S29. so.
SAM ROSEY, ADAMS 2700.
Evening star., 1939-04-30
1922 18Th ST, NV.

/ room. dinette, kitchen and
bath - S42.50
bath s65.OO
Res. Mgr, Mrs. Seabrook. Ra. 5515.
Evening star., 1939-04-30
THE WARWICK

3O5l Idaho Ave. NV.
I and 9 rooms, kitchen. dinette
Res Mgr. Miss Nalley. EN-. 500.
Out Mass. Ave. to the 2nd street
bevond Wis. Ave. Idaho Ave0.
left y, block to building.
Evening star., 1939-04-30

the CHANCELLOR

214 Mass. Ave. NE.
! room. kitchen and bath--S40 90
3 rooms kitchen and bath $3.50
3 rooms, kitchen and bath--$65. 90
24-Hr. Switchboard and Elevator
Service
Res Mgr, Mrs. Grant. Atl. 4240.
Evening star., 1939-04-30
NEW BUILDING
THE NoRMANDlE

6SI7 GeOrHl1 Ave.
I room. kitchen. dinette.
dressing closet and bath S49.50
2 rooms. foyer. dinette. kitch-
en- and bath S63. 80
Includes everything but telephone.
Res. Mgr. Mrs. Hyatt. Rand. 1880.
Evening star., 1939-04-30
240O 18th ST. NV

Apts. l rn.. bath to s rms. kitchen.
2 baths. Full hotel service. Din
ing rm., garage. Fordyce c.
Minnick, Mgr. Col. 1900.
Evening star., 1939-04-30
THE COOLIDGE.

31O0 Wisconsin ave. n.w-Hieh elevation.
ftehen bsth ncudns eee refa rent
S66 to S57.50 per month. Call MR..
PERRY. Geo. 3060. or INQUIRE Apt. 104. or
Evening star., 1939-04-30

1900 Conn. Ave. NV.
2 rooms. kit. and bath--S50 to S57
Elec. Refrg.. Elevator and
Switchboard.
Evening star., 1939-04-30

1877 NEW HAMP. AVE.
e bIks. north Dupont Circle)
2 rooms, jr. din. room. kitchen.
bath and porch S62.50
Elect. refrigeration, janitor service.
Evening star., 1939-04-30
BLAIR PARK APTS,

S810-23 Eastern Ave.
To the right Of GeorEia Ave.
at District Line
G cove and bath -"nA">- - -s52 90
b; and Bath '' '' se5.oo
Resident Mgr. Mrs Blaner. Apt, 8.
1898 Eastern Ave. Shep. 4713.
Evening star., 1939-04-30
THE PRINCESS

1BIb Eye Dt. NV.
Near G.. W. University.
an IpnpfnSnts oDen for
Evening star., 1939-04-30
THE GElMQNr

I6JO Sr0 81. NE.
rooms kit. dinette and o,
Heat. gas refg. and electricity in
Res. Mgr. Mrs. Etzler. Dec. 1890.
Evening star., 1939-04-30

1914 MASS. AVE. NV.
room. kitchen. bath and
foyer 10000
2 rooms. kitchen. din. alcove.
bath and foyer 90
Elevator and Switchboard Service.
Res. Mgr. Mrs. Ball. Met. 3477.
Evening star., 1939-04-30
ls41 COL. RID. NV.

fooms. Kit.. bath, o1nette
and porch so
2 rooms. kit, bath and solarium,
$1,000
Elevator: Secretarial Switchboard.
Electric Refrigeration.
Evening star., 1939-04-30
23O1 18th ST. NV.

Attractive. Ant. 101-Living room
|, with fireplace. Q bedrooms. dinette
( kitchen, bath. cedar closets. $40.
SHANNON 4 LUCH9 CO.,
1k0H st. NV. Natl. 2346.
Evening star., 1939-04-30

3XO8 WfSCOnsin Ave.
/ and 2 rms, dinette. kit. &
2 bedroom unit t-~-o-----~-S75.0O 90
Res. Mgr. Mrs. Jeneries, EN-. $685..
Evening star., 1939-04-30

2l24 P ST. NV.
Il Block West Of Dupont Circle.)
4 rooms, kitchen and bath. S62 so
Ianitnr Service.
Evening star., 1939-04-30
Choice Apartments
800 R. |. Ave. Me-.

3 rooms u bedrooms), kitchen
and both. Refrigeration on house
current $3.50. Res. Mgr. De.
2577.
Evening star., 1939-04-30
NEW BUILDING
MAcoMB GARDENS

S1XO m8COmU 81. :.
room. kitchen, dinette. bath.
dressing closet and foyer--S47. so
2 rooms. kitchen. dinette. bath and
foyer Gas for cooking and refg:
Res Mgr, Mrs. Hartert. EN-. 5652
Evening star., 1939-04-30

2O10 Eye St. NV.
2 rooms. kitchen and bath $50 90
Elevator and switchboard service.
Resident manager RED. O5S5.