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The Washington times., 1931-03-24
GUT CAR FARES,
FRACTIONS ARE
ADVISED
Companies Held Responsible
For Their Own Woes and Are
Told How to Correct Them

Institution of decreased fare
zones, lower fares for adult riders
during none-rush hours and i'm
proved equipment to attract more
riders was the answer of the Pub
lie Utilities Commission yesterday
to the plea of the street railway
companies for increased adult
fares.
Following the reduction in fares
for school children both com.
panieS asserted that only a higher
adult fare would offset the losses
that they now claim have come
as result of the Scent ride.
Blame Put on Companies
In letters to both companies
which left no room for doubt as
to its meaning, the commission
held that only the companies are
to blame for their financial con-
dition and have done nothing to
increase their net revenues.
Action of the companies in
seeking the aid of the courts for
the increased fare which the COM
mission refused them a year ago
was cited in the letters as we'll as
the refusal of the traction lines to
consider a merger Of interests.
A merger, the commission con-
tends, would put both companies
on a more firm financial footing
and would save sufficient money
in operating expenses to make a
lower adult fare possible and a
much higher income certain.
Help Yourself, Is Advice
The letters read:
"The commission suggests
that you should attempt in
every way to help yourselves be-
fore asking it of its own mo-
tiOn to AXE steps to provide
your company with additional
net revenues"
The commission then called at
tention to the court action insti-
tuted by the companies in OBJ
tanning authorization of a higher
fare. At the time the court was
practically bound by the valua-
tion figures Of the companies and
the hands of the commission
were tied. In discussing ways
and means of betterment the
commission suggested:
"The commission still believes
that a merger even with lower
adult fare than at present,
would bring about a decided
improvement in the financial
condition of the single Operat-
ing company cOntrasted with
the conditions of the two Sepa-
rate companies as at present
operated"
Better Service Urged
Attention was also called to the
fact that the companies had done
nothing to attract the riding pub
lie despite the higher fares and
in spite Of this fact is seeking
for a further increase in the
adult fare charge.
Some months ago when the
companies indicated that they
might seek a further increase the
commission indicated what its
stand would be and many felt
that the companies if let go on
would soon have street railway
fares set at a figure that would
prove prohibitive to the average
rider.
The Public Utilities Commits
sion's injunction met with the
decided approval of Peoples Coun-
sci Richmond B. Keech.
John Hanna, president Of the
Capital Traction Company, and
William Ham, president Of the
Washington Railway and Electric
Company, both declared they had
not received the letter of the
commission and declined to COM
ment on newspaper reports of the
action. Mr.. Hanna declared that
after he had studied the letter he
would make a public statemen@.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
Most People
 Are in a Hurry
Get Out of Patience When
 Things Do Not Suit

It is interesting to listen to re- marks of people who have long wait for a public carrier and when it does come find that they are lucky if they can. find standing room. will it ever come,' is the way one woman gave. vent to her feelings after she had grown tired and weary waiting and watching. Maybe 1t got ditched," was the comforting re- ply of man who appeared very much out of sorts, adding, even though it never showed up we can get home just as well as We used to do before we ever heard or It. After a gesture of approval another man declared in a voice which plain Iy showed his state of mind: That s the truest thing you ever said. Be- fore l ever put my foot into bus or trolley 1 could run a mile without getting out of breath, but now if l walk few hundred yards feel ready to drop. I spoke to the doc- tor about it and he told me l had touch of lumbago. l don't know what he meant, but whatever it IS contracted 1t standing around In all kinds of weather waiting for the bus and then getting thrown this way and that when the vehicle hit humps and holes in the road way"
 Somebody suggested that he sue the company, but before the man had time to explain a bus hove in sight and there was scramble to board it and the man with the lame back who was doing most of the kicking was first to get in.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
MEMBER OF H0LDUP QUARTET SENTENCED
THE TRACY BROS
 LUMBER YARD FIRE
Damages Estimated Be- tween S8,OOO and $lO,-
 900 at COnflagratiOn
PRAISE FOR FIREMEN

Last evenings fire in the Tracy Brothers lumber yard off Benedict street Is expected to involve 6 loss between $8,000 and $10.000. No estimate, however, has been made as an inventory was underway this morning. Fire officials started an in- vestigation to-day to determine if possible the cause of the blaze, which fortunately was discovered shortly after 8 o'clock by the night watchman of the company. An alarm from Box 412 called several companies to the scene. Members of the fire department remained on the scene for over two hours. Dur ing the excitement two drums of oi; in storehouse exploded. The sky was illuminated by the glare of the fire and aroused considerable specu- lation as to the seriousness of the blaze.
 The building in which the blaze originated was a lumber shed, ad- joining a combination garage and storeroom. Motor trucks and private cars escaped damage. Lumber of various dimensions stored in the building burned very brisky when famed by the wind, which was very much in evidence last night.
 Bremen prevented the loss from reaching serious proportions by throwing big lines of hose into ac- tion and removing materials that would have proven ready fuel for the flames.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
Connecticut Men
 Enter the Navy
Twenty Young Men Select ed From This State
 Past Week

Twenty young men were selected from Connecticut and enlisted in the U. s. navy during the past week, filling the quota allotted the state for the month.
 Those enlisted were William F. Westman of 2O9 Sheriden street, AL bert Cubelli, 466 Charles street, and Michael Chisarik, 1898 Seaview ave- nue, Bridgeport; Anthony H. Luca of 246 Broad street, Frederick A.. Brookes, 33 West Main street, and Leonard ]. Ricci of 231 West Main street, Meriden; George J. Donald son and Harold E. Horberg of Dan- bury; Stanley J. Baldyga, GA Mill street. New Haven; Walter F. Young, 93 Forest road, West Haven: Charles F. Raymond. 1907 Dixwell avenue, Hamden; Philip Gray of 5 Liberty street, Mystci; Norman N. Donofree, 19 School street. Norwalk; Harold K. Donahue, v Henry street, Hart ford: William Fijol, 958 South Main street. Huntsville; William A. Healy. Glastonbury; George Paul St. Law renee, 21 Seymour street. New Brit ain; Robert l.. Broadway, 49 Rad- cliffe avenue, Waterbury; and Spen- cer Dennis Field of Durham.
 The new recruits for the navy were sent to the Newport Naval training school where they will undergo nine weeks of military training upon the completion of which they will re- turn home on ten days furlough before assigned to further duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
VISITING NURSES
 ASSN ACTIVE
Miss Whipple and Staff Did Much Valuable Work
 Past Year
MADE OVER 10000 CALLS

Concentration on health educa- tion, less activity in the nursing of the acutely i'll and the breaking or lest years record In the number of visits made features in the annual report of the Visiting Nurses asso- citation announced by Miss Florence Whipple, the director
 The numerical report shows 42.O49 visits made during 1880 exclusive of December 31, which was a work ing day but the figures of which have not been reported in as yet. The 1929 report shows 39,271 visits or 2778 less than 1880. The 1928 repart shows 36,O47 visits.
 The staff of 16 nurses, headed by a supervisor and directed by Miss Whipple an an assistant director, handled during the year nursing cases, prenatal work, health super vision, and other activity concentrat- ing on general health supervision.
 This year the 16 nurses attended 115 deliveries as compared with 104 last year, again breaking a record.
 The visits made by months follow: January, 3,794; February. 3.135; March, 3,545; April, 3,669; May. 3,652; June. 3,S54; July, 3,O92; August, 2,497; September, 2,7S2; October. 4,332: November, 3,6S2; and December (exclusive of last day) 4,032.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08

tors to blame. at least in some meas ure.
 Tt is radical to say the right If way rule ought to be scrapped, but it would De a safeguard. certainly, 10 use the stop street system, to over- come difficulties under the rule. on all of the great thoroughfares of the state in places where 1t Is suitable. The main trouble with the right of way rule is that operators are in- cIined to persist in exercising 1t with out measuring the possibilities of collision. The stop street system has overcome this tendency in many cases.
 "The right of way rule is now universal in its application under state law. whereas 1t ought to be an Instrument of traffic and used where it is applicable. After all. 1t should be just like any other rule, and traf- fc participators ought to be taught to use it by education in the man. ner in which they are taught to Use all the other great rules of traffic participation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
Youth Goes To Reformatory For
 Theater Escapade
With Three Others He Tapped Keys of Automatic Change Maker and Got Away With Coins - Court Record Influences Judge in Decision

1T just did it for fun," explained one of the lads to Judge John F.. McGrath when asked what he had to say in explanation of his act.
 And just for fun we are going to get rid of you for awhile. You are going over to the reform school where you are likely to receive more attention than you are getting at home. I notice by your record you have been in here twenty times"
 Another lad, identified as one of the ring leaders, was also sent to the reform school in Meriden. He was in court last Saturday morning on the charge of stealing a bicycle. You boys must think appearing in court is something of joke" Two others involved were given suspend ed sentences and placed on proba- tion.
 One of the mothers of the first boy committed staged q demonstra- tion when the court ordered her son committed. She pounded her face and head with her hands, which prompted the court to remark that it was rather late to take a serious view of her boys conduct after he had been arrested twenty times. In view of the records of the lads and the fact that they had been given chances to reform, members of the county home commission, who were present in court, declined to accept either one of the boys.
 Manager Curtiss in identifying one of the accused stated that on one occasion when the management found it necessary to expel the boy from the theater he sneaked back into the lobby and tore down a number of signs advertising looming attractions
 The court was informed that the theater employees and supernumerary policemen stationed there have had considerable trouble in discouraging the boys from "panhandling" and insulting people when their requests for money were denied.
 The high ights of their activities, however, were reached Monday eve ming when four of the lads ap- preached the window of the ticket box. As Miss Wabuda inclined her head toward the aperture in the window one of the lads emitted q mouth of smoke into her face. Be- fore she realized their purpose two of the lads reached in and tapped the keys of the automatic change maker and the coins rolled down into a cup outside of the window and were snatched up.
 Apparently feeling confident after this success they returned yesterday afternoon. Their second appearance ended in their arrests. Two of the boys will play" the reform school for a few months at least.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
Stubborn Coughs
 Ended by Recipe,
 Mixed at Home

Here is the famous old recipe which millions of housewives have found to be the most dependable means of break ing up a stubborn, lingering cough. It takes but a moment to prepare and costs little, but it gives real relief even for those dreaded coughs that follow severe cold epidemics.
 From any druggist, get 2h ounces of Pinex, pour 1t into pint bottle and hn the bottle with plain granulated sugar syrup or strained honey. Thus you make a full pint of better remedy than you could buy ready-sna6s for three times the cost. ls never spills and tastes So good that even children like 1t.
 Not only does this simple mixture soothe and heal the unframed throat membranes with surprising ease, but also 1t is absorbed into the blood, and acts directly upon the bronchial tubes, thus aiding the whole system in throw ing off the cough. It loosens the germ laden phlegm and eases chest soreness in a way that Is really astonishing.
 Pinex is a highly concentrated com- pound of genuine Norway Pine. con- taining the active agent of creOsote, in a refined, palatable form. Nothing known in medicine is more helpful in cases of distressing coughs, chest colds, and bronchial troubles.
 Do not accept a substitute for Pinex. It is guaranteed to give prompt relief or inoney refunded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
Yale Laboratory To
 See Moving Pictures
Films to Depict Latest Engineering and Manufacturing
 Problems on January 2l

Thursday evening, February ,, it's title being Shooting Big Game with Ia Camera" The titles of the individ- ual reels are "The Safira and Birds" Antelope" "Rhinoceros." Along the Trail" Giraffe" "Simba Lions)." and Elephants"
 On February II the subject will be Paper" and the pictures will be "The Voice of Business,' covering the making of paper from the raw material to the finished product and "A Day with the Sun treating the making of a great metropolitan newspaper.
 "Wire Rope" has been chosen as the subject for February IS, it's manufacture being covered by the film Blue Center" and its use in the new Hudson River bridge beipg the subject of the second film, The Span Supreme"
 The final subject will be "The Sea-" the date being February 25 with a repeat showing on February 26. The pictures are Sharks of the Navy" portraying certain phases of life in the service, Dry Cleaning, a description of the drydocking o1 the s. s. "Leviathan," and "The Longest Gangplank in the World. a pictorial trip across the Atlantic from New York to Paris. The pictures will start each even- ing promptly at 7:30, but the doors will be opened at o'clock to &C., commodate early arrivals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
Right Of Way Rule
 Requires Caution
Stoecke in Radio Paper Discusses IssueSees It as Aid
 If Caution Is Exercised

There is continued disposition on the rart of many motor vehicle di ivers to misinterpret the right of way rule,.' said Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Robbins B. Stoeckel in a bulletin prepared for and read from WTIC, the Travellers, this af- ternoon. This Is the rule which provides that a car coming from the right has the right of way. and, of course, presupposes that two cars will arrive simultaneously at an in tersection." he explained.
 ''As a matter of fact" said the bulletin "this rule is not so much T driving regulation as 1t is rule of law. It would seem that its prim- ary purpose is to provide some means Of determination for a court as To who is wrong. so far as appears on the surface, in a collision accident at an intersection.
 "In operation. the right of way rule must of necessity be limited. There is, for instance. the principle of caution. A person, who Is techni- cally entitled under the rule to pass ahead, cannot enforce his right of way by pushing on when it will put other persons in danger. The ques- ton or the utility or thlS regulat1On must be founded upon the argument that it is proper to have rule which will help to govern conduct. Appar- ently there is no decrease in the number of accidents caused by dis regarding the right of way rule.
 "To say that it is a lad rule would be extreme. There are persons who think 1t IS. There are others who think the right of way should be m favor of cars coming from the lett, and there are still others who do not think any right of way rule is necessary. A number of big com mercial concerns have instructed their operators that so far as they are concerned there is no right of way rule. If the operator insists on the right of way and gets into trouble the concerns will hold their opera
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08

New Haven, Conn, Jan 8.-The Sheffield Scientific school of Yale university to-day made public the program of it's tenth annual Series of moving pictures which are to be given in the Mason laboratory of Mechnical Engineering, 9 Hillhouse avenue. These films, the first of which will be shown Wednesday evening, January 21, at 7:30 o'clock, depict in general the latest develop ments in engineering and manufac- turing activities, and are arranged by the scientific school especially for New Haven industries. There is no admission charge and tickets are not required. It is requested, however, that children be accompanied by adults. The pictures, which are changed weekly, will be shown every Wednesday evening through February 25, with repeat showings on Thursday evening, February b and 26.
 For the first evening, January 21. the subject will be Manufacturing and the pictures will be "Open and Sut," showing how valves are made andn their importance to industry and the home, "EnaInelware." high lights in the manufacturing pro- cesses of that modern necessity, the bath tub, and "The Story of Bake lite Resinoid," a popular portroyal of the chemistry underlying the manufacture of Bakelite materials, with the varied application of the finished products shown in news reel fashion.
 The subject for January 2S will be Textiles" covered by five pictures: "rhe Story of Cotton" From Co., coon to Spoil" "The Stry Of Chase Velm," "The Making of Twine' and "The Romance of Rayon." These pictures are either one or two reels each and in each case cover the more important points of manufac- ture and use of finished product.
 A industrial picture of seven reels has been scheduled for Feb ruary with a second showing on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
Chase Clinic
 Annual Report Released for the Press By Miss Jeannie Heppel

The annual report from october l. 1929 to October 1, 1890, of the Chase dispensary. released by Miss Jeannie Heppel. shows the following sum- mary of cases: Surgical 5,537; medi- cal, 1881; genealogical. S61; skin, 1899; ear. nose and throat, 2.o76; eye, 1,212: dental, 4,005; orthopedic. 1,O11; cardiac, 249; pediatric. 1905; audiometer follow up, 60; urological, 83; venereal, 1870.
 The number of visits made month- ly according to the annual report are as follows:
 october. 1.4S0: November, LAO; December 1,515: January. 1,7S9: February. 1.727; March. 1882: April. 1850; May 1888; June. 1,S71; July. 1.790; August. 2,402; September. |2,5l5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
Scout Leaders
 and Executives
Held Banquet at Davenport
 Hall Last Night

Boy Scout patrol leaders and ex- ecutives enjoyed a banquet and get together last night at Davenport hall at the Second Congregational church. A short entertainment was presented the 30 boys who complet- ed their course successfully. Each was made recipient of coveted diploma.
 The scouts who received diplomas included: Walter Able and James Allan, Troop z; Robert Borden. Troop 5; Charles Bragg and Fra ncis Bragg. Troop 10; Robert Burrit, Troop 19; William Cahill, Troop g.: Guido Commissa, Troop z; John Casey, Troop 10: Thomas Deeley, Troop 9; Fred Dethpson, Troop 10: Francis Derouin. Troop 15: Charles Hobel, Henry Klies and Walter Klies, Troop 10; Wilson Lindsay, Troop 2; Howard Matzkin. Troop 29: Kenneth Morris. Troop 2; Elmer Nodine and Wilbert Pronovost. Troop 2; Harvey Richardson, Troop 9; Francis Sacco, Troop 9; Joseph Scholar, Troop 10; Alexander Silver, Troop 29; Morris Stern. Troop 29: John Stevens, Troop 7; Saxby Tavel and Russell Tolles, Troop 35: Stanley Valukus, Troop |; Wallace Finke, Troop 9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
Put Sand on
 the Sidewalks
Postmaster ColgrOve Ap= peals to People on Be-
 half of Carriers

As result of a fall on an ice coated sidewalk yesterday Robert Conway, local letter carrier, suf- fered painful bruises about the chest and arms and will be obliged to re-
 main off duty for a few days. He was delivering mail in the Bunker Hill section of the city when he met with the mishap. After being
 attended to by Dr H. F. Morrill,, he was taken to his home. Postmaster A. N. Colgrove has made a public request to all prop erty owners to sprinkle sand or ashes on their walks for the protection of the carriers as well as the general public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
THE INDUSTRIAL
 FOREMEN'S CLUB
Will Hear Lecture Tonight on ''The Men Who
 Make Us"
BY THOMAS C. STEPHAN

About 150 foremen and executives will attend to-night's banquet of the Industrial Foremen's club at the Y. M. C. A. to hear Thomas C. Sheehan speak on the subject The Men Who Make Us." The following companies will be represented: American Brass company. 50; Beardsley X Wolcott. 20; Scovill company, 20; Chase com panies, 20; Seth <nomas Clock com pany, 10; and smaller delegations from the Waterbury Clock company, Patent Button company, l.. C. White company, Logan Pattern Works, Bristol company, International Sil- yer company, Farrel Foundry, Steele x Johnson, A. C. Campbell company, American Ring company, Chromium Corporation. Connecticut Light X Power company. and the U. $. Rub Der company of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08

Four young lads all over 18 years of age were arraigned in juvenile court this morning on the technical charge of incorrigibility, but as a matter of fact they were the prin- cipals in holdup that smacked of high class banditry. One of the young lads blew smoke into the face of the girl cashier at the Palace thecter while two of his pals reached in under the grilIed window and tapped the keys of the mechanical change maker. They escaped with $1.35. They were taken into custody yesterday afternoon as they were observed lettering about the theater.
 In court this morning two of the lads were identified by Linwood Cur tlss, manager of the theater. and Miss Helen Wabuda of 184 Division street, the cashier, who was in charge of the ticket office when the youngsters staged their bold dem onstration of how to get easy money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
New Classes
 at the YMCA
Will Be Organized During
 the Month of January

New classes will be organized in the Y. M. c. A. evening school dur ing the month of January as fol- lows: An advanced course in vocab- ulary building and practical Eng fish, January 21; an advanced course in public speaking, January 12; a beginners course in vocabulary build ing, January 28; and course in factory estimating the date of which has not yet been set. Other courses will be organized whenever there Is a group of 15 men and women who wish a course. Further information may be secured from Arthur L.. Purinton, educational and industrial secretary at the Central Y. M. c. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
The Waterbury
 Teachers Assn
Sponsored Lecture By Wil= liam B. Elwell at Wilby
 High

Over 200 appreciative lovers of poetry attended the second lecture and reading of William B. Elwell, vice-principal of Crosby high school, at the Wilby auditorium last night. The lecture and reading was spon-, sored under the auspices of the Waterbury Teachers Association.
 Elwell read selections from Louis Untermeyer Robert Frost, Dorothy Parker Edna St Vincent Millay. Amy Lowell. Stephen Vincent Ben. ct. Francis P. Davis and host of others. He also read a poem entitled Return" which was written by Miss Mary Dvryer, Anderson school language teacher.
 The next lecture and reading of Elwell's will be held in the same au ditorium February 4. .,s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
REAL ANXIOUS.

LAWYER: And just how bad do you want this divorce. Nose?
 NOSE: It only cost me string ob fish to git married, suh. but. please Gawd, And give whale to git rid of her.-Path finder.