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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1881
The Charge Begins

Tomorrow the Legislature is 10 be inn plored by hundred or more residents of Waterbury to permit the holding of special referendum on the city manager and council form of government. For the benefit of those who care to go to Hartford to make an impression upon the legislative committee on cities and boroughs cars will be provided for transportation to and from the Capitol The more the merrier, but it doesn't improve the chances of securing the needed legislative action. Ballyhoo methods are of little avail where legislative committees are concerned.
 But for the benefit of the rest of the city which cannot go to Hartford tomorrow word or two of consolation. You who have neither the means nor the time to go to Hart ford will not be ignored We know that the committee on cities and boroughs, repub- llican though its makeup may be, will realize that for every city manager advocate in the room there will be ten or more opposed at Waterbury The hundred or more propo- nents of the change in government represent certain proportion of the population, but when 1t IS realized that Waterburys popula- ton today is 100000 this proportion looks fairly small.
 As a matter of fact this proposed deseen, upon the State House may go amiss. The room in which the cities and boroughs com mittee meets is none too large It won't ac- eommodate large crowd. And as the com mittee has on its program hearings on other bills than those affecting Waterbury it is cal ftatf ft,ora 1o Oft,o admission to the chamber, too. All of which only goes to prove that the most important thing that the legislature does tomorrow is not the hearing on the proposed city manager referendum. Which should calm many cit zens who think that the city officials ought to follow the example of the city manager advocates and lead a caravan to Hartford ' It isn't necessary. And anyway Water bury's officials are perfectly contented to have referendum held on the city manager plan. They welcome it just as much as any body. for 1t will settle for some time to come the. question and we're convinced that 1t will settle it in favor of a mayor and council. a representative form of government in which the people have some say. We do object to a special referendum in June In the first place the city shouldn't be obliged to go to the expense of setting up it's election machin- cry for an election that won't attract more than one-third of the city's registered voters. Special elections held in off months never reflect the real attitude of an electorate. The time to hold referendum is in connection with the October city elections. Then we'll ascertain what the city wants to do about its form of government. It never will if it attempts to do so in June
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06
Why The Delay?

Representative Maciora of New Britain has reason to feel alarm for the welfare of the measure which he introduced in the legis- lature petitionng that the 1lth of October be known hereafter as Pulaski Day. The bill has already been given hearing by the ju- dietary committee at which it was obvious that none of the members favored it. The reasons given were that such action would establish precedent that might prove embar- rassing. As yet the bill has not been reported out of committee and Representative Macora is convinced that it will be held up until after the New Britain city election this spring. @ Polish residents of Connecticut, of whom there are quite good many. are intensely in- terested in the proposed statute. Already eigh- teen states have designated October 1 l Pulas- Ri Day in memory of the great Polish soldier who fought for our independence during the Revolutionary War and who was killed in conflict near Savannah. The bill does not propose that Pulaski Day be state holiday. but that its observance be commended by proclamation of the governor in which dis play of flags is encouraged Inasmuch as the federal government has honored Pulaski in various ways it is fitting that the several states follow suit even at this late date.
 It is intimated that action on the measure may be delayed until after the New Britain city elections are over because that city has large Polish population on whom the re- publicans count for many votes Should the Legislature vote down the Pulaski Day bill. it might antagonize these voters and cause them to swing to the democratic ticket And since the Polish republican clubs of the state have gone on record as favoring the proposal. it certainly is safe to say that adverse action would have some effect in New Britain and perhaps in other cities. Representative Maciora. who introduced the bill, is a demo- crat and will demand roll call vote if it is reported unfavorably in the House. The same will be demanded in the Senate. It might he well to pass this bill to avoid unpleasant re- suits and at the same time to honor the mem ory of very brave man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06

volunteered to take bis share. He will buy l00.000.000 pounds. which is 200,0 900 bales, at market rates up to lz cents pound. When he made his announcement. cotton stood about half cent lower than that.
 The financing procedure shows ingenuity and shrewdness. In behalf of his company. Mir Wrigley has organized Cotton Invest ment Fund which will use for this purpose money collected in the cotton states from chewing gum sales. Thus the cotton belt will buy its own cotton for Mir Wrigley in an easy and pleasant way. The plan the gum king explains. is in no sense an advertising stunt or gamble Very likely it is meant as pub- time it looks like good business. Practical lie service to the cotton states. At the same philanthropy often serves both purposes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06
Arbor Day Uses

Arbor days are observed on different dates in different sections of the country. according to the proper season for planting trees. For many states Arbor day falls in the present month. We ought to make good deal more of Arbor day than we do. In addition to planting trees, the day should be used for educating the community in conservation. nature study and related matters.
 School children might be introduced. through Arbor day exercises to knowledge of state and national forests and parks. and to the value of establishing such reservations wherever there is danger of destroying some unique natural beauty. The more individual interest is awakened in conservation and for estation, the more chance there is of making real progress in these matters nationally and officially.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06

The next most popular question is ''What's something nice to take home to the wife, and where can ] get it?,
 Miss Jane Meyers, first to head , hospitality bureau at the New Yorker, informs me that she has advised some seven or eight thou sand men on presents for their wives. If the wife likes the pres ent, the hubby takes credit for the discoveryS if she doesn't, Miss Mey- CTS is willing to take the blame Generally, she can figure out the nature of souvenir by talking to the husband for a few moments.
 The question of where to get a drink, of course. goes unanswered except in private whisperings be- tween bellboys and taxi chauffeurs. On an average it's a dangerous pol icy to depend upon the taximen. While many of them give. honest information, the night crew. in par ticular, have tieups with notorious joints where the visitor is lucky to leave with his shirt.
 These places resort to every sort of blackmail and trickery. Raising the amount of checks is one of the most prevalent forms of crookery. It is figured that the man will not want it to be known that he has been out on a wild evening and will swallow the loss rather than make trouble.
 At almost every dawn, the night courts reveal scores of cases of small-towners who were "steered" by a chauffeur to some tough spot and woke up with watch and money missing; or was tossed out into the street and beaten when he objected to holdup methods.
 Interestingly enough, most of the visitors suggest that the drinking place also have good food, and sug. gest that they would like to have good meal, with cocktails and wine. GILBERT SWAN. (Copyright, 1881, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06

New Jersey has joined the select coterie of states that have prohibited the cropping of dogs ears. The bill which was passed just recently by the legislature. provides a fine of $250 for the person who crops or causes the cropping or for anyone who shows or ex- hibits or procures to be shown or exhibited at any dog show or exhibition in the state dog with an ear cropped or cut of. Oddly enough the four states now enjoying this protection are grouped together. They are Massachusetts. the first state to prohibit the practice. New York. Connecticut and New Jersey. Massa- ehusetts humane societies can feel compile mented at the spread of their camaign. They seem to lead the way in such matters, such as outlawing steel traps docking horses tails. etc. Cruelty to animals often comes under the head of improved appearance. It pleases the owner, but what about the animal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06
At The National Capitol DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER Digest of Who's Who and Whats What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER
sympathetically toward genuine DO litical refugees.
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER

sympathetically toward genuine po- litical refugees.
 Few Deportees Face Death The policy has been most often applied to Mexicans who have fled during or after revolutions. But he insists that there aren't many po- litical cases any more and that the contention that deportees faced death at the hands of Mussolini has been quite common in Italian cases.
 "Where such claim is substanti- ated we take it into account" he said. "'But I haven't yet heard of case where an Italian whom we deported was later executed,
 The assistant secretary admitted, however, that he couldn't keep track of cases where deportees to Italy might have been imprisoned by the Mussolini government.
 TO-MORROW: How aliens enter the country illegally and how. the government sends them back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06

New Britain has just unearthed unique old statute. It requires that the first selectman annually make tour of inspection of the city to see if every house contains a copy of the Bible. And it is state law at that so is ap- plicable in any city or town of the state. Representative Google of New Britain un- earthed it recently and he maintains that it has never been repealed. Failure of the head of the house to provide Bible upon being warned results in his arrest. We are afraid that good many citizens are going to be lia- ble to arrest if the statute is ever invoked. And probably somebody would like to put 1t into effect
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06
Homes For Women

A unique remedy for business depression is offered by Weir Jepson. an investment banker of Sioux City, Iowa. He would eliminate women from business and industry and send them back home, turning them from producers to consumers Men would then get more real wages, he says, and the system would work better. He grows almost poetica about it, picturing homes filled with families con- suming merchandise instead of single girls working and living in apartments.
 Think of the stimulus to bpsiness!" he says. The building of homes. the demand for lumber steel, cement, automobiles. radios furniture, farm products, carpets, etc. Savings accounts would grow. Insurance policies would increase and millions of people who now live in fear of the future, fear for their own security and the security of those dear to them, would be changed into hopefulness, the mother of ambition and work"
 Maybel Maybe not. Granting that the maintenance of old fashioned homes would be fine thing provided they had more in- come than they used to have we're not so sure it can be done. Why are all these women working elsewhere9 Mostly because they have to, in order to get what they need or want And from where We sit it looks as if they re really consuming more as they are than they would in an old-fashioned family group with father doing all the earning. Anyway. if Mir Jepson undertakes to take 10.000.0OO or 100000 women out of industry, he's got job on his hands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06
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New York.-Visitors from the smaller towns of America make the most strenuous efforts to engage sky-high bedrooms when they come to New York.
 Visitors from Europe are the sec- ond heaviest bidders for the thrill of occupying a room in the city's high CT spots.
 From the statictics of the New Yorker hotel, which brides itself on some Al stories, l find that 70 per cent of all postcards sent to the folks back home from that particu- lar spot show crosses marking the higher window and the presumption is that the visiting firemen is proudly reporting a night spent at such a dizzy height. Of course, the statis- tician doesn't read the cards. The information is gained from g glance at the hundreds of cross markings glimped in the course of a week. Incidentally, while on the subject of statistics that have no particu- lar consequence, other than to throw some light upon the city's whims and fancies, it may interes: you to know that apple pie remains |
 While every form of gastronomic delicacy is available, most of the millions go back to dear old apple pie with cheese.
 The sudden rise of combined hot dogs and beans as standing best- seller is credited at present to the hordes of work-seeking men who have been making the employment agencies in Sixth avenue their re- cent stamping ground.
 These men have but few nickels to spend on food. with the result |that hundreds of tiny bean and hot dog counters have appeared within 8 few blocks.
 A check of the various hotel in- formation bureaus discloses that the question asked hy the greatest per- centage of male visitors is "Where can get good drink?'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06
Impractical Punishment

Margaret Wilson, wife of an English prison official. set out to write book about The Punishment of Crime" and ended with book that she calls The Crime of Punish. ment.' She arraigns the treatment by civil ized society of its less civilized members and drives home this truth: That infcton of the death penalty in England for more than 100 offenses many of which are now regarded as trivial resulted in more crime rather than less.
 When death was the punishment jures would not find offenders guilty. Then pen alties were reduced, there were more convc- tions and less crime. Punishment mild but sure was better deterrent. This truth has an application to efforts now being made in various American states to restore the death penalty, previously abolished. We needn't urge idealism and mercy. Here is practical question will 1t work or won't itn
 The principle also applies to imprisonment. We have discovered that our juries will not enforce extreme prohibition penalties. Our whole system of penology needs to be made more practical. We are not getting anywhere with 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06
TT WAS EVER THUS.

In the maddened rush for money We act like humans, ever blind, No sooner do we make million Than death steps In, it's left be-
 hind.
 O-O-o Minstrel shows are extremely popular in Waterbury Entertain ment lovers like to have their fun black faced.
 You'll find stout hearts in many thin persons.
 o-O-o A girl, who poses as a clothes hofse. generally marries a chap who can't afford clothes.
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 Thar's gold in them thar hills but don't forget it takes work to get it out.
 O-O-O Fashion note: A slim figure is easier to figure out than a stout one. The standard of living is always predicted on the stand ard of wages. Both are down at present.
 Vets Plan Bitter War = Headline Well, they should have. no difficulty recruiting members for the tank corps.
 They're talking about a new char ter for Waterbury when they haven't stopped discussing the old one as vet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06
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DECLARATION OF WAR

DECLARATION OF WAR
 On April 6, 1917, the house of representatives passed a resolution, which the senate had passed two days before, declaring war against Germany.
 The vote in the senate had been 82 to 6. The vote in the house was 373 to 50. The joint resolution was signed by Thomas R. Marshall, vice. president; Champ Clark, speaker of the house, and approved by Presi- dent Wilson, on this date.
 Our entrance into the war fol- lowed the breaking off of diplo- matic relations with Germany Feb. 3, after that country had begun it's campaign of unrestricted submarine warfare and 200 Americans had lost their lives on the high seas.
 Two days after the resolution de- claring war was adopted, the Aus trian charge d'affaires in Washing ton asked for his passports because his country was an ally of Germany It was not, however, until Dec 2, 1917, that war was declared against Austria Hungary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06

Sincerity is the very foundation stone of true friendliness-Raymond Congreve.
 never met judge yet who did not, If he could. incline towards the poor man.--Justice McCardie. Unemployment is making Ameri- ca think--and that in itself is the greatest virtue that can fall upon us at this crucial time.--John A. Posus.
 Had the employers of past gener- ations dealt fairly with, men there would have been no trade unions Stanley Baldwin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06

Fishermen, attentionl Are you ready? Don't forget Wednesday, April 5, IS the day of days for disciples of old Izaak Walton. Then if ever we pray that perfect day come Empoyes of the state board of fisheries and game have just finished their strenuous task of stocking the brooks and ponds of the state with trout. And while it was busily engaged in this task the department also seized the opportunity to release 1858 cock pheasants and 50 hen pheasants in the woods for hunt CTS to pop at next fall And here is juicy morsel-470 quail were also distributed and 200 mallard ducks. That should gladden. the hearts of intrepid hunters. The bulk of the fish placed in state streams this year con- sisted of six to nine inch brook trout and eight to fourteen inch brown trout. Streams are back to normal flow. according to the board and unless we get some very heavy rains between now and the 18th should be in fine condition for fishing In addition to the l9 state-leased streams the Pequonnoek river in Fairfield county may be acquired be- fore the 5th of the month It looks like big season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06
Gum And Cotton

Remember. during the war. when we were urged to "buy a bale of cotton" at 10 cents pound, and the president set the exampe3 There have been unofficial suggestions of the anne sort lately. to relieve market over stuffed with cotton. And William Wrigley. Jr. the big gum and swimming man. has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06
TO-DAY'S SELECTED POEM
SPRING RAIN IN DEVON

(By Phoebe Hoffman in The New York Times) Like nimble fingers the wind patterns lace, Twisting and turning the threads into place. On the window appear first flowers, then leaves; As 1t bobbins the raindrops they grow into
 wreaths Perhaps some old lace maker, many years dead. Through the intricate patterns is guiding the
 thread:
 sweet. gentle ghost scarcely tapping the pane. She makes Honiton lace of the fine April rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06

It doesn't pay to hop into bed in the dark. Byron Smith of Waterloo, N. r., did that recently and now is bandaged up. When he jumped in wildcat jumped out. The two met and fight resulted in which Smith was considerably cawed and chewed. The wild cat escaped through hole in the kitchen door which Smith had made for his domestic cat. which was probably just as well for Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06
Personal Health SerUice
 (By William Brady, M. D. q

Signed letters pertaining to persona' health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or treatment. will be answered by Dr Brady. Ad. dress him. care of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06

Interest in baseball is said to be waning. The future of football is uncertain. Our stadiums may yet become golf courses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06

Yes, they re, working in Russia now; ane what are they getting for it?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06
o--O--o TEE, HEB
Here lies the remains
 Of Mary and Tim, In death as i'm life,
 She won't let go of him.

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 Mouth hygiene should be stressed during political campaigns. says Papa Waterbury.
 General Butler wants to be elect ed to the United Staets senate. Heaven help any treaty with Italy, if But gets there.
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 Girls have tough time win
 ming over to marriage, these
 men who have but a single
 thought.
 The hand that rocks the cradle has given way to the foot that steps on the gas. @ o-O---o There's no place like home when you haven't got another place to go. o-O-o The girl who used to milk the COW has sister now who throws the bull. o-o-o DING, DING. Dear little Waterbury. Please don't cry, The city manager idea Is doomed to die. | O-O--o This completes our regular Mon day evening program. It came to you over DBD and was broadcast by the Waterbury Evening Demo- crat. pioneer in this type of news paper work. We are signing off at this time, to be back on the air again fo-mOrr0w evening at the usual hour. 0-O-O Good night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 6:5l tonight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06
QUESTION AND ,aN5LUER SERLEJ DO You KNOW CONNECTICUT? Compiled M THE CONNECTICUT CHAMBER or COhhERcE Inc

O. How Connecticut stand the regulation of flying aetvs ties? A. Connecticut leads all in progressive legislation in governing the of aircraft within its boundaries. Connecticut has the only State Aviation Commissioner in the United States and the first adopt flying code O. When business Connecticut started Underwriting began l794 in Hartford when Hartford merchants opened office for the insurance of and furniture against fire later they formed eo-partnershp with New Haven for the purpose of underwriting vessels mehande and stock.
 O. What percentage the people Connecticut live eiess O. How patriotic organizations there in Connecticut! (Answers these questions will be published in
 Wednesday's Waterbury Dsmocrst)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-06
food evening.
 O-O--o BRASS NUGGETS
"A sMfLD'ss THE THING"

BRASS NUGGETS Said, the brass bar to the break down roll, You're copper. that's a cinch; For whenever go near you You up and make a pinch! And then I get the third degree Until l don't know where I'm at, And no matter how squeal. and shriek You always lay me flat" The breakdown roll kept rumbling As though immersed in deepest
 thought. Then, answering the brass bar. said, You don't bet more than you
 ought! Before l had to pinch you You were nothing but bum - But now, that I've reformed you. You are worth quite sum-" Now. after I have passed you on To a few more friends of mine. You'll acquire splendid polish And all your life you'll shine! You will not regret the hardships Through which you've had to pass. When you're known through the
 world As good, rich brass. Said the draw-bench to the pointer For the little work you do, You make an awful lot of noise = I think if were you I'd try and work more quietly. And not make such a chatter Though-as far as I'm concerned- It really doesn't matter" Said the pointer to the draw bench, I'm noisy, that is true; But if it were not for my noise There'd be no work for you. It's darn poor taste to criticise And, though you got pull, You'll find that 1 can make my
 point Without throwing any bull.
 M. J. M.
 Waterville o-O-o And next Sunday, the long await ed, anticipated and enjoyable Easter outfit will be just something new for spring.
 O-O-o
 Even the lilies to-day seemed to realize that Easter was over. They sort of hung their heads, waiting for their own fadeout.
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 Eating to-day is something inter- national The latest is French salad with Russian dressing.
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