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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

Roger Tronquet. 6 Brenchman 20. recently crossed the Engiish Channel on . surf board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
JUDCE OPERATED ON.

Philadelphia, Nov 25-(U. P)- The tiny part of dentists drill was removed from the lung of Judge R. c. Bell, of the Georgia court of appeals today at the Tenn pie University Medical school.
 The operation was performed by Dr Chevalier Jackson. inventor of the Bronchoscope and Professor of Branchoscopy at the Temple Medical. Center.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

The funeral of Mrs Miriam Mo- Cormack Leo will be held from the Bergin funeral home, 29O East Main street tomorrow morning at 8:3O o'clock to St Margaret's church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o. clock. Burial will be in new St Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
MAaa NOTICE

FAITHFULLY nlonth's mInd mn9I ek seau!em VII De zs eslsbrastea ..n,ant gri,, rl,, Lney'n church for tho reposo. 0k the soul 0f Donate Marie Manfredi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
DIED

DERRY--In Meriden Nov el, 1881 Mrs Margaret |. Berry of ii6 Ken- slngton. Ave. Meriden. Conn. a:4b o'clock to St Joseph's church, Meriden. Burial In Sacred Heart cemetery, in Meriden.
 AUsTzN--In this city Nov 2l, 1881 Emery Austin of ib2 Tracy Ave. Funeral Friday morning. at t:3e o'clock Co Bt Ann's church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

Alexander Pushkin. perhaps the most famous of Russian poets, was of one-eighth negro blood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Catherine Joy took place this morning at S:15 o'clock from the home, 645 Cooke street to St Thomas church whero a mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev Thomas Han ley, assisted by Rev Peter Daly, deacon and Rev John Ryan, sub deacon. Burial was in new St Joseph's cemetery with committal services by Father Hanley. The pallbearers were Patrick Grove, Michael Fleming, James McCor- mick, Francis Hogan, James Rob- erts and Thomas McGrath.
 The funeral of Abraham Ca- bana was held this morning at S:30 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to St Ann's church where a mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev E. w. Lamontangne. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbear- CTS, all sons of the deceased in cluded: Ernest, Rene, Emil, George, Joseph and Edward.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-08-28
MARRIED WOMEN
Jobs Opposed BY Central
Body

Cedar Rapids, la. (ILNS)-Deplor-
ing the number of women workers III
Cedar Rapids, whose husbands or
other relatives are in gainful occupa-
tions, the Cedar Rapids Federation
of Labor at its last meeting went on
record as being opposed to the prac-
tice of women seeking jobs that be-
long to bread winners and heads OF
families.
Numerous cases were cited where
women were occupying lucrative posi-
tions. while their husbands also are
earning good salaries. 1t was pointed
out that this deprives many men, who
have large families to support, OF a
livelihood Attention was directed to
resolution adopted at the state
federation convention in Ottumwa
last June, as follows:
BE it resolved, that we are oppos-
ed to the employment of married
women in industry, when their hus-
bands are employed and in a position
to support them; believing that under
the present widespread unemployment
conditions such employment of mar
ried women is depriving many heads
of families and single persons of an
opportunity of earning a livelihood
and same should be discouraged and
discontinued wherever possible"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-08-28

virtually insure stability in the en-
tire silk industry, Over so per cent
of the silk goods produced in this
country are dyed in Paterson or in
the neighboring towns, and control of
the dye shops will mean control of
the industry in very large measure.
The manufacturers have publicly
admitted to Mayor Hinchcliffe's me-
diation committee, which is working
towards a settlement of the strike
that organization Of employers and
employees is the only hope that they
have of saving their industry from
utter collapse.
Average Wage Low
Carl Holderman, vice president of
the American Federation of Full
Fashioned Hosiery Workers and ma
tional executive board member of the
United Textile Workers, speaking for
the Joint strike committee, estimates
that the average wage of the silk
weaver today is not more than SIC a
week. Each mill before the strike
ran all the hours possible, as many
as 14-15 hours q shift, when an order
was received and would then pre-
cipitately shut down until the next
bit Of business came along. The uni
form contract which is being offered
all broad silk firms calls for approx
imately 35 per cent wage increase in
all departments and standard eight
hour day with no overtime. Union
recognition is, of course, written into
the contracts.
The present strike in Paterson was
precipitated by communist action, but
has been planned for the past year
and the groundwork carefully laid.
The strike leaders are confident that
substantial results can be obtained
for the workers despite the frightful
depression in the industry. The man.
ufacturers have gone deeper and
deeper into the hole with every new
wage cut, and lack of organization
has not benefited the most ruthless
throat-cutting sweatshop owner in
the trade This is a joint campaign
by labor to redeem an industry which
was apparently in a hopeless and
helpless condition of chaos and dis
organization.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-08-28
200,000,O00 JOBLESS
IN CHINESE REPUBLIC

Shanghai ministry of indus
try estimates that there are at least
200,000,000 unemployed workers in
China, or nearly half the country's
entire population. The jobless live a
hand-tomouth existence, doing occa-
sional odd jobs, begging, or being
supported by their relatives. The es-
innate is based on census of 130
districts embracing one-tenth of the
total population of 432.OOO.OOO.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-08-28
UNION TRANSFERS
in N. Y. HOLD PAY

New York City (ILNS)--A contract
providing for the maintenance of the
same scale of wages and working con-
ditions in force since September l,
1929, has been signed between the
international Brotherhood of Team
sters and the Merchant Truckmen's
Bureau of New York. The contract,
which is for two years, was singed at
the end of negotiations lasting six
weeks.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-08-28
TIRED
Bus Driver a Menace, Ala
bama Official Holds

Montgomery, Ala (ILNS) - The
Alabama legislature has legislated
that bus drivers shall not drive for a
longer period than eight consecutive
hours-and that means eight hours
480 minutes whether the bus trip
starts in Frostproof, Fla, or Woon-
socket, N. J. That's the opinion
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-08-28

The driver cannot proceed further
without violating the law. In my judg-
ment there is no question of inter
state commerce involved. A tired,
sleepy driver becomes a menace TO
the safety of himself, his passengers
and other citizens of his state. In the
exercise of its police power the state
has ample authority to place safe
guards around the lives of its citi-
zens."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-08-28

Thomas E. Knight, Jr, attorney gen
trail, gave to Hugh White, president
of the Alabama public service CON-
mission, whose duty it is to carry
out the bus law and stop drivers in
their 481st minute.
"For example" says Attorney Gen
eral knight, "a driver begins his trip
at Knoxville, Tenn, and proceeds 10
Montgomery. When his bus reaches
the Alabama line the driver has driven
five hours. Before he reaches Mont
gomery he drives an additional three
hours, making total of eight hours.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-08-28

peep, and no doubt the building will
be jammed from the time of its open
ing until the closing hour on Satur-
day
Every arrangement has been made
by the banks officials for the con-
venient inspection of the banking
rooms. The hours for the public in
spection are from 2 to p. m.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-08-28

Above is cut of the handsome new
home to be occupied by the Second
National Bank, ready for business next
Monday morning. However, as a pre-
liminary to the business opening the
building will be open for public IN
spection tomorrow, Saturday, August
20. At two o'clock Saturday after
noon the doors of the new home will
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-08-28
A.F. OF |. UNIONS
GAIN STEADILY IN
PATERSON STRIKE
Influence of Communist Ele-
ment Recedes Daily, as
Silk Workers Line Up
With u nited Textile
Workers of America.


Paterson, N. j. ILNS)--W When the
late Big Bila' Haywood had the
headlines screaming over his strikes
in the Paterson sink industry, he did
not actually have as hopeful or effec-
tive a situation as now exists in the
silk City" This is the considered
opinion not only of old-time United
Textile Workers officials here, but
also of impartial observers who have
lived through the succession of dra-
matte labor struggles that have made
Paterson famous in the history of the
labor movement.
The influence of the communist ele-
ment in the strike here recedes daily
while the enrolment in the reorgan-
lied A. f. of L. unions increases daily.
Over 1000 persons are on strike here
in the broad silk industry and nearly
5000 of these have lined up with the
United Textile Workers Unions.
While there are approximately 10000
persons in the silk industry in this
! immediate section, almost 5000 Of
these workers are in the dye houses.
| The 1000 who are on strike consti-
tute virtually all the weaving indus
try that are employed at the present
time. The drive on the dye houses has
hA 7
w. joint strike committee, but is to
(, begin in earnest this week, and there
is every reason to believe that the
workers in these miserable sweat
shops will respond in the same way
that the broad silk workers have re-
sponded.
Dye House Conditions Bad
Conditions in the dye houses are
frightful, U. t. w. organizers report
here, with an average wage now be-
ing paid of little over SO uer week.
| The use of mechanical devices has
eliminated the need for skilled labor
! in dyeing; one man with knowledge
of the trade is all that is needed in
a large-sized plant; all the rest of
the help is practically common la
Dor" in the eyes of the mill owner
and is treated just that way. In for
mer strikes, the dye house owners
have resisted organization for the
most part, but there is reason to be-
I lieve that if workers walk out on
this occasion, that a union agree
ment can be negotiated which will
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-08-28

be formally opened to the public for
the first time The officers and direc-
tors of the institution extend cor
dial invitation to all the people, every
man, woman and child, in Hamilton
and surrounding territory to attend
this event
The exterior of the new home shows
one of the handsomest buildings in
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-08-28

the city, and gives promise of some
thing more handsome in the interior
Those who have had a peep of the
interior are most enthusiastic of its
appearance and declare it the most
handsome of any to be seen anywhere
These hints and whispers have arous-
ed a keen interest with the public
and everyone is anxious to get a
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-20
JOY RIDING

BY the above term are described
those sportive folks who go tearing
around the country usually in some
borrowed car, cheerfully ignoring
speed limits and the teachings of
ordinary judgment, and having a
rip roaring time with their speed and
smart driving. Frequently the joy
riders become sorrow walkers.
The Scriptures tell us to be joy
full. But they tell us to be joyful in
the Lord, and the Lord never put his
approval on sporty joy riding stunts.
Joy needs to be mixed with discre-
ton. When people are full of joy
with other qualities, they
are apt to forget some of the essen
tial facts of life.
1t is a somewhat serious thing to
drive a car amid the fast traffic and
the congestion of cities. The joy
riders need also to do little serious
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-20
STANDARDIZED AMERICA

One of the most wonderful things
about this amazing country of ours,
is the degree of uniformity that pre-
walls over its cast area. AS the trav-
eler moves about our great country,
he finds the people looking about
the same in exterior aspects at
least Their stores carry almost pre-
cisely the same styles of clothing.
He finds them reading about the
same news in their newspapers, and
seeing the same films in their movie
theatres.
The voices and infections of the
people of different sections still diff
fer a bit But these differences are
less than they were once.
Their houses and business build
ings tend toward greater uniformity.
Certain styles of construction have
been associated with certain sec
tions in the past. But pictures and
house plans published in newspapers
and magazines have given people all
over the country very similar ideas
as to what constitutes an attractive
home.
Some people think that this
and approach to.un-
iformity creates a deadly sameness
and montony. But at least this
reduces production charges
and keeps our expenses down. 1t
enables producers to turn out goods
in great quantities at a minimum of
cost, without having to make differ
ences for different sections.
Probably also the similarity in
habits and customs and manners
helps people to work together bet
.er. They feel that their distant fell
ow citizens are after all about the
iame kind Of folks, and that all can
get along together harmoniously. !
The fact that the newspapers all
,ver the country present about the
ame news and information. is also a
;reat force working for cooperation.
'he newspapers are all the time CIV
ng the people information about
onditions in every section, which
ends to break down walls of preju-
ice, and create sympathy and un-
erstanding. At least it works so
ere in Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-20
THE NATION AND WEALTH

Many people will never feel that it
is right, while many millions of
worthy folks suffer from poverty
and can barely subsist, that there
are many who have far more money
than they know what to do with.
Many of these people say that the
government should curb wealth by
heavier taxation, or by laws that
would make it difficult to acquire
great fortunes.
Such laws, unfortunately, could
easily have tendency to restrict
the development of industry. If
wealthy person is taxed too heavily,
or if the laws bear down too dras-
tically on him, he is apt to restrict
his enterprises. He fears the future,
and feels he has nothing to gain by
expanding his business, employing
more labor, improving his product,
and serving the people better. The
dollars gained by taxing him too
heavily might be far more than Off
set by the unfortunate results of
discOuraging him from business en-
terprise.
Another theory is to look to the
generous sentiments of wealthy peO-
pie to use their money in ways that
will benefit the public the most
When a person who previously had
been ungenerous, is induced to use
money in ways that most helpful to
the community, either by employing
more labor, or by giving it to philan-
thrOpies which enable the people to
rise above their difficulties, more is
gained than if greater share of his
money has been seized in taxation.
A great many wealthy people are
already showing a very fine spirit
Of generosity. hey pay high taxes
and might be glad to pay
still more, and their money is lib
orally offered to good causes. They
thereby gain a greater happiness
han is ever won by those who mere
" spend money on personal enjoy
nent without thought of those less
'ortunate than they are.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-20
MORAL RESTRAINTS

The prevalence of crime, fraud,
and political corruption keeps rails
ing the question in our minds, as to
what means the modern community
is employing. to repress these ten
dencies? or course we are pr0secut-
ing many offenders i'm our courts,
and putting more of them in Jail
than ever before. But that does not
deter an ever increasing number of
malefactors from perpetrating their
crooked and brutal acts.
In the past our people have look
ed very much to the influence of re-
ligiOus conviction, to persuade peo-
pie to be honest and upright. Chill
dren were taught that the rewards
and punishments of this world do not
fully settle our accounts, that there
is moral government of the world,
and that people who violate the prin-
ciples of truth and justice will have
to suffer in some future life if they
do not in this.
Today we find many people who
doubt if there is any future life.
They fear no consequences that they
can not see with their own eyes.
1t is impossible to believe that life
is any chaos. 1t is incredible that in
this universe of law, where the stars
pursue their orbits with such mathe-
matical accuracy, there is no moral
government and no moral control.
One must believe that evil is as
sure to bring suffering as violation
of the laws of nature is sure to
bring on calamity.
Light hearted skeptics and cynics
think they are promoting the cause
of progress when they ridicule the
sentiments that in the past have
helped men and women to live |
lives. But they are simply
destroying the basis on which our
civilization rests. Also they take it |
for granted that the power that was
able to create this marvellous ply
sical universe, is unable to govern
human conduct. 1t seems a very
foolish assumption to make.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-20
THE TIRED STORE CLERK

A store clerk remarked a few
nights ago, that he was thoroughly
tired out. He had been on the jump
all day in his busy store, and he
wondered if the work was not too
much for him..
In former years in Delaware such
stores were open much longer hours,
but there were periods of the day
when the store people could sit down
and take things easy. Today they
work less time, but the tendency is
to concentrate trade in very busy
stores, and the clerks usually have
to be active people who are able to
keep working. 1t is no place for an
indolent person, or one of poor ply
sical development. It should be
healthier work than the sedentary
task of people who sit on a office
stool all day. And many folks are
tired out not so much by what they
do during the day, as by the sport
ing life they carry on in the even
ing.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-20
Milford, Friday, March 90, 1881
THE list CONGRESS-

The 7lst Congress, now adjourn
ed, has done considerable work, yet
opinions differ sharply as to what
the future will say about IT, Orig
inally intending to revise the tariff
merely to help agriculture and a
few distressed industries, it enacted
a general revision.
According to one point of view,
this has discouraged foreign trade
and intensified depression, while the
opposite opinion is that it has saved
destructive competition from low
paid foreign producers. The new
tariff law increased the powers of
the tariff commission to alter rates
without consent of Congress, a pro-
vision which if handled wisely
might save much tariff pickering and
trading in future. But it is generally
admitted that the prolonged wrangle
over the tariff was one factor in ex-
tending business depression.
The recent Congress quarreled
long over farm relief, creating a new
farm board which will probably be a
permanent addition to the activities
of the government. This board has
spent vast sum of money in at
tempting to stabilize the prices of
wheat and other commodities. AS
the prices of these staples are still
low, the act has not so far proved
any great success. But the activi-
ties of the board in encouraging CO.
operative marketing, and in trying to
induce the farmers to stop over pro-
duction of commodities that can't be
sold at a profiit, are generally ap-
proved of.
The Senate took a notable step
which will avoid much naval con-
in ratifying the London
naval conference treaty. The recent
session hotly debated drought and
relief, and loans on sol
diers' bonus certificates, with a wide
of opinion as to the merits
Of its action. This Congress has
been notable for constant contro-
Versy with the president, illustrat-
ing again the unfortunate way the
government business is tied up when
.hese two departments fail to agree.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-20
OUR OWN YOUNG PEOPLE

There is always a pang of regret
in Milford when the young people
who have been brought up and edu-
Gated in our community go off to
other places. We say "GOOd-by" to
them with best wishes, if they feel
they must leave us. But in very
many cases, such young folks would
/ have done better TO start in right
around home where they have
friends, where they have made rec
Ords and reputation of their own
which would help them get ahead.
The distant pastures are said TO
look the greenest. Many young folks
think that the farther away from
home they go, the better the chances
are for their progress and develop
ment. But when they get to these
distant places, they usually find
that there are just as many difficult
ties to be met as there were at home
These difficulties are made more
serious by their lack of personal ac-
quaintance with local conditions,
and lack of friends who will boost
them along.
Communities like ours have sent
out a great many young people into
the world, who have contributed
wonderfully to the progress of other
cities and states. We have given the
country much of our best talent and
best blood. The great cities to
which many of our young folks have
gone, owe much to communities like
ours, for the training and education
given to these young folks.
There are good opportunities
wherever there are human needs TO
be met. People understand best how
to meet them when they are living
in familiar surrounds. Let us give !
our young folks a chance so far as
possible in our own community, and
open doors of opportunity to them in
so far as is in our own power. When
1 community can keep its own young
people at home, it maintains a kind
If stable population. 1t is made up
argely of people who have deep
attachment to their home commun-
ty, and who will be very loyal to it.