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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
Labor Slackening

According to a report of the Social Science Research Council, based largely on study by students of Antioch College Oho stacking is general among workers nowadays. The stu dents of this college spent half their time in manual labor. working along with regular employees in many occupations, and so are in pretty good position for practical observa- ton. Whether they are good observers IS another question.
 They report that the draftsman in Boston, the clerk in Chicago and the mechanic in Mis- souri each in his own manner purposely goes out of his way to do what he feels IS less than the normal amount of work Bonuses and piece rates both fail to speed up production. they say The workers believe that if they produce more, their pay rate will be cut; also that by the production they are capable of' they would over produce and throw themselves out of work. They make their work last as long as possible.
 On the other hand the Bulletin of the Ma tional City Bank of New York reports that bricklayers in the metropolis are laying 50 per cent more brick day than they, were ln 1929, that structural steel workers have in- creased their efficiency about 20 per cent in the last two years, and that the combined efficiency of all building trades has increased by about the same percentage. Tt is likewise general testimony" says the Bulletin. that the grade of workmanship has not suffered by increased speed" Here is definite conflict ot authority. The latter report seems more cred ible than the former. It seems in harmony with human nature. People naturally work harder on the job when jobs are harder to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
Redistricting Doomed

Rather than redistret Connecticut the Leg islature has voted to elect the sixth represen. tative. to which this state is entitled by virtue of feapportionment based on the le30 federal census, at large. Next year the state will thus elect It's five representatives from its five dis. tricts and the entire state will be entitled to vote for one more congressman. Such con. dition has not existed in Connecticut in close to twenty years. Colonel John Q. Tilson of New Haven. who represents the third district is Congress as well ss being Floor Leader. was fhs Isst eongFsssmsn-st from Connect. <nf, if memory serves us right.
 And judging from political comment lh'pvshpaI ths sisis Mr Iilsoa Y iaxord 'e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22

The War Department is taking President Hoover's demand for economy seriously. Fol- lowing the announcement that army posts would be given up comes list of those to be abandoned We hope that such historical sites as Fort Brown on the Rio Grande won't fall into ruins. This fort was established in l846 by General Zachary 1T Taylor. our twelfth president. Then there is Fort Mssoula in Montana, which was built in 1878 for the protection of the western settlers Fort Schy- Ter on Long Island was built in 1895 and covered the approach to the harbor from Long Island Sound. Such places as these should be preserved as national monuments or parks. If the federal government can't keep them up as such then they should be turned over to the various states for park purposes. Even though their worth as army posts is gone their value to future generations in historical way is still great
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
TIMOTHY COLE
hristian science Monitor)

Christian Science Monitor)
 Because of his mastery of techni- cal means of rendering in black and white the textures of painting, and the relative values of lighted areas, Timothy Cole continued to flourish after the coming of the photo-en- graving process which put most wood engravers out of work. Indeed, under the necessity of surpassing the best results possible to the camera process, MT Cole attained his finest effects. Where the half-tone screen was limited by its mechanical tex. ture, the resources of wood engrav- ing, as practiced by MT Cole, enabled him to convey subtleties of color values in terms of light and shade with no intrusion of such evidence of machine work as the dot" effect characteristic of photo engraving.
 Oddly enough, it was the camera that helped MT Cole to his higher flights of artistic interpretation. For with the aid of photography he could place before him on the block to be engraved an accurate image of the painting to be rendered. When he had completed the inter- pretation of a portrait by Gilbert Stuart, for example, he had actually evoked a new work of art, an en- graving that faithfully translated the painters expressive production into terms of line, form and tone. and that furthermore caught some- thing of personal flavor from the engraver.
 Because of this quality. proofs of Cole engravings were much sought by connoisseurs, and are to be found to-day in museum collections. His interpretations of European master pieces of painting for the Century company will remain a top note in the history of wood engraving. Be- cause the rendering of a masters work was for Mir Cole service to the cause of beauty, his engravings took on the devoted quality that Is evoked only by labor of love.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22

New York-One of New York's inexplicable characters continues to be Jim. the overcoat man." I've never met anyone who knew his name, but this eccentric gent can be seen almost anywhere from the Battery to Harlem wearing from four to five overcoats at one and the same time. Be the weather , hot or cold, it is of no consequence to this bearded mystery. He plods through Fifth Avenue or Second Avenue alike with one coat piled upon the other. Curious ones naturally assume lthat he meanders to the poorer sec- tions and literally sells the coats off his back. But no one has ever caught him at it. and there are those who insist that the coats are the same today as three ago. Tn a city of bManhattan's size the number of eccentrics is consider able. An estimator of useless sta , tistics informs me that one per- son per block, during rush hours, can be observed going about talk ing to himself or herself. There is a peddler in Broadway who frequently wears a Jewish
 
 pins any number of strange gold medals on his white vest. And there's the old chap with hair and whiskers fashioned &C., cording to pictures of the prophets; with flowing robes and bare feet. But there's one of those in almost every big city. Raymond Duncan l is about the most consistent of this cult. As you may already know. he once founded a back to Greece club and began wearing drapes and to- gas of the old Greek and Roman vintage; his feet are sandaled and his hair uncut.
 There's the white -haired old lady who appears each day in one of the city squares and feeds a couple of hundred stray cats. The cats. ac- customed to her visits, begin to arrive from every alley in advance of her appearance.
 And there's that quite wealthy woman of another generation whc still believes that hair was most be. coming when worn with rats and who attracts no slight attention by wearing her tresses in the old Glib. son girl manner.
 At least @ dozen wealthy business men have taken up magical trick, as. a hobby and each year appear before the professional magician. with personally invented illusions oi the most difficult variety. The so' cial engagements of Heating, tho suave trickster, caused innumerable social registerites to go in fol sleight-o of-hand.
 Half a dozen professional meT have found radio broadcastine stunts a pleasant hobby. One. 6 wealthy broker, who likes to burs into "barber shop. harmony ap' pears with 8 well-known radio quartet.
 Not so many days ago. Anr Harding. now one of Hollywood'i
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
NEW YORK
uth GiIbert Swan

, most important screen personali- ties, returned to the Broadway from which she started. Since this was one of her few visits since joining
 the film colony. everyone expected her to be seen about for a few
 days. Instead of which, she disap- peared.
 And this is why: Years ago. when Miss Harding was first beginning her career as actress, and long before Manhattan or Hollywood had ever heard her name, a little the- ater' group in small Pennsyl- vania town gave her a chance. It
 was from this opportunity that she grew to a fine artist.
 This players group Is still alive and recently decided to have an arl-
 niversary celebration. Miss Hard- ing was formally notified and in- vited, if she, could, to be a guest.
 And despite all her varied activi- ties, she sped east to be there on time-and appeared in the cast. GILBERT SWAN. (Copyright. 1881. NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
In "Free Cuba

The Cuba Libre' that Americans fought for generation ago is far from that now. There is little freedom for the Cubans, and nothing is free for the American visitor. A tourist from the states complains: One is taxed to eat, to sleep in room. to ride, to strike match. to drink, to smoke. to see show, to wear anything. to perfume oneself. and even to visit Cuba. It costs three dol lars merely to land.
 It is the natives who have real kick oom- ing. President Machado maintains a dictator ship, enforced by 1000 soldiers camped in the heart of the city and 1000 more police and guards around public buildings. Free dom of speech is crushed, even in the uni versity Freedom of ballot is suspended. Everyone entering the city is searched for arms. There is great business depression and much suffering. The capital seethes with unrest but revolutions dare not assert them selves-there are too many machine guns ready for them The government has poured out money like water. and its extravaganza continues. The political tyranny tightens more and more. Observers have been wonder ing for some time how long this situation can last. From present indications, Ameri- can tourists will rebel before the natives do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
PASTURE EXPECTATIONS
Get back to nature,
 That seems the rule, No windcr they call golf

That seems the rule,
 No windcr they call golf
 COw.pasturc-pOOl.
 The red flag means Communism in Russia and danger or an auction sale in the United States.
 o-O-o
 If you figure F. T. Barnum
 was wrong, just think for a mo-
 ment of the thousands who pay
 good money to see a wrestling
 match.
 o-O-o
 Then there was the farmer who went in an ice cream parlor and said he guessed he'd have a glass of COW brand sody. ,..,.'
 o-O-o
 Who can remember the good
 old days when a flower box,"
 was one that grew parsley for
 the daily output of soup?
 o-O--0 Times change. Five years ago a man was almost afraid to wear knickers. Now he's almost afraid to go without them. o-O-o One swallow doesn't make summer but half a dozen drinks brings fall. O-O-O After a chap visits the zoo he generally has something to bear" in mind. All of us are monkeys. ac- cording to French scientist. l suppose that's because we ape each other. o-O-o Indians did the fire dance but modern dancers manage to get hot in another way. o-O-o The man who dares to differ with his boss Is the man the boss wants to keep.
 If you want to know how 1t looks to be nervous, watch Jello while 1t is being served. o-O-o The man who drinks coffee before going to bed at night has good "erounds'' for having troubled sleep o-O-o The man who drinks canned heat can expect his wife to look rather Stern-o at him. | O@-O-O Helpful hints. Never sit on q lemon meringue pie while out pic. nicing. Especially if you're wearing white line knickers. o--O-o The city will hold open house iI honor of the state convention of thu 1 Eagles. And just to show our appre' ciatIon, we'll present them the kes to Eagle street. ....l | O--O--o
 This completes our regular Frlae, evening proKrain, broadcast by DbD Waterburys' pioneer station, owned and operated by the Waterbur' Democrat. We are signing off q Ithls time, to be back on the ail ngnin kOsmoFFow at noon with special Saturday program.
 o~so--o Good nlsht. .--. -.AllA A.i--.------
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
THE FEDERAL sPEAKERsHIP

(New Haven Journal-Courier)
 n It is quite logical that Colonel Til- sons name should be mentioned in connection with the speakership Of the federal house of representatives made vacant by the death of MT Longworth. For now a consideraple period, Colonel Tilson has been the floor leader of that body and with MT Longworth and Representative She'll of New York 8 member or the committee on rules which determine the daily business of the house. we have been informed by democrats as by republicans that he has in that capacity earned the regard of both by the fair exercise of the power given him. He has frequently pre- sided over the deliberations of the house in the absence of the speaker to the satisfaction of his associates as he had in the years gone by pre- sided over the state house of repre- sentatives when he was its speaker.
 Not only is Colonel Tilson mem toned as the successor of Speaker Longworth should he desire the office but also as the possible nomi- nee for vice-president on the Hoover ticket next year. This might be called the embarrassment of riches, but as our esteemed fellow citizen IS a man who carries a level head on his shoulders and is rather shy of political phantasies we look to him to make his choice. if any. with his accustomed good sense. That he should be mentioned as the success Esor of Vice-president Curtis. who wants to return to the senate where his natural abilities find full play. ,,,,.af give the eoIonal a moment of humorous reminiscense. He could have been nominated for that office l in 1928 with the approval of MT Hoover had the Connecticut dele gation been willing to loyalty sup- port him. The idea of John Tilson topping in that way the Roraback machine in national politics was moro that the master of the ma chine could contemplate. Having de- stroyed him as q candidate to sue ceed Frank Brandagee in the senate along with Schuyler Merritt or
 Stamford is was back to the sticks
 for him.
 It 10 d source of qualification any.
 way to the people of this city that Colonel 1'ilson has won. such Q ois-
 tinguished position in national polt- ties. They will Do pleased whichever | way the wheel turns. or whether
 the wheel turns at all. Az the rep
 resentntive from this district Tor somo 90 years no has won and dc.
 served the confidence and respect O.
 the mon and women Of both parties
 IIe is . living example Of what in
 dustry. integrity and eppnoataes can accomplish whom theHe eepars& U virtues gre blended togetnsr'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22

rights of eminent domain over a certain tract of land owned by a cer- tain family, and represented by certain lawyer.
 You will suggest probably that such a bill must have been written by the lawyer representing the own CTS of the property needed by the state. Oh, no. the bill is, ostensiDiy at least the child of the states law |yers.
 The members of the house and senate who have failed to vote to kill this bill, deserve to be forever haunted by the means of the crip- pied children whose curing they have prevented or delayed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
MuoIAT TIoSES A&S @@@@O O@SNJ

Certain people in the world may not have much money, but they have something better-they have an in- ner light.
 George Russell (AE). A good sportsman is a good loser. but that is not enough; 1t is quite an excellent thing to be good winner sometimes. Sir Harold Bowden. There are quite as many banal au- tumn poems as there are spring.
 -Le Baron Cooke. The automobile industry is under the microscope.
 Alvin Macauley. With the projected 200-inch tele- scope we should learn whether some remote island universes are travelling lat apparent velocities of 2,225,00O miles a minute away from us. -Dr Edwin Hubble. Business conducted solely with view to gain is something of rather low order.
 pr Nicholas Murray Butler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
Personal Health SerUice (By William Brady, M. D.)

signed letters pertaining to personas health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or treatment. will be answered by Dr Brady. Ao' dress hin. care of the Democrat sendinS stamu and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22

This is adding insult to injury. We don't know how long it took Washington and his brave Continentals to row across the Dela- ware River back l50 odd years ago. but this week troops from Fort du Pont Delaware. did it in nothing flat. They used aluminium and duraluminum boats with outboard mo- tors. What shock to Washington if he could have come back just for that occasion!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22

Representative John A. Markham of Hart
 ford member of the judiciary committee and
 unsuccessful candidate for minority leader Tn
 the House. is said to be candidate for the position of secretary of the democratic state central committee. The last thing we heard.
 however. was that the present incumbent.
 Joe" Tone did not intend to resign his job even after he takes over the post of state labor commissioner Mir Tone will assume his new position on July 1. There probably won't be any great need of him resigning his secre- tarial duties Except during actual campaign weeks the duties aren't so onerous that MT Tone will be overburdened. And with a fairly good organization perfected the office will take care of itself when Mir Tone is busy with labor matters The choice of the state chairman Is the perplexing question. A new candidate today is Judge Rollin U. Tyler of HaddanL former candidate for the governorship on the democratic ticket. Mir Tyler is prob. ably advanced as . eompromise candidate by factions who believe that the choice of shaismsn will ssfiousy threaten ihs unity of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22

That appeal of B prominent American authors for the pardon of Tom Mooney only convinces the governor and courts of Cali fornia that authors are radical lot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22

the party. If Governor Cross is allowed to exercise as much judgment as he did in select ine Judge O'Sullivan and Mir Tone the party will be sure of continued success.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
Good evening.
 o-O-o !. WAR BIRDS.
(Army conducting greatest air demonstration in history)
"A sMILE's THE THING.

Men in planes are sweeping
 skyward;
 Monitors of our defense Training for the future conflicts;
 Preparedness is common sense. Risking life and limb for country.
 Daring death as they ride high: Save your cheers for them this
 weekend,
 Salute their planes as they. pass by. Up the valley they'll come storming
 On to Hartford. that's their goal: Magellans of the winds of heaven.
 Every man hero soul; Should aggressors lead to battle
 They'll defend their country fair; Eyes of batteries beneath them
 Hail these heroes of the air. On they come. all sweeping skyward. Roaring challenge to the foe. Youth in all its gallant trappings,
 On and on and on they go; Salute the hearts that ride in leather. r Give your thanks. join in the cry
 They are coming, robed in power, Modern Vikings of the sky. o-O-o u4N M N T. Al. ..t 1e himself, covered with goose pimples: o-O-o The road to destiny seems detour for q lot of US. .t o-O-o People who live in glass houses should be up-to-date and make them shatter-proof. O-O-o The honeymoon is over when she saves the cups, sans handles, instead of tossing them out as formerly.
 Who can remember the good old days when the grocer would stick a potato on the spout of the kerosene oil can so it wouldn't spill during delivery? o-O-o DING, DING ] Four little flappcrs, Of all joy bcrcft, Along. came Packard. Puzzle-ilOw many left? O-O-o | As Gladys Parker. girl style artist, would say, "The old order changeth in bathing suits, giving place to nude."
 o-O-o The man who goes to bed on Sunday while his wife washes his pants has nothing on the gal who walks around the house barefoot while her stockings are drying on the stove door. o-O-o The woman who turns green with envy at what the neighbor next door is wearing, shoulud forego the idea this spring, green is not fashiona ble. o-O-o PASTURE EXPECTATIONS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22

While everybody's seeking new sources of taxation. why overlook lipsticks?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 8:3o o'clock Daylight saving time) tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE
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WHAT THE EDITORS THIS STATE AND ELSEWHERE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS. THAT AND THE OTHER THING
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-21
STEELE, ROEBUCK
TO MEET MONDAY
Bad Weather Forces Post
ponement of Mat Show
Listed for Tonight.

Y VEAvY rains today so soaked the
~ grounds and stands at Grifith
Stadium that Promoter Joe
Turner shortly after noon an
nounced the wrestling show scheduled
for this evening would be postponed
until Monday night at $50 o'clock
With good weather prevailing then a
large throng is expected to turn out to
see an attractive card headed by finish
match between Ray Steele and Tiny
Roebuck.
For Steele. generally accepted as the
future sultan of Jack Curley's clan, it
will be his first outdoor appearance
here and only the third In his career
In his first two appearances he met
inferior opponents and easily out
classed them. and though he is ex-
pected to down his giant Indian foe,
Steele is expected 20 have to work some.
Dick Shikat, former title claimant,
will appear against Jim Clinkgtock, an
other Indian grappler, in the semi
final
Chief White Feather, former holder
of the "meanest man" title, will oppose
Tiger Nelson present holder Of that
championship. Both are
rough.
Others are: Nike Romano VS.. Karl
Pojello, Doc Wilson VS.. Mike Socke,
Dutch Green VS.. George Romanoff
Women with escorts will be admitted
free TO all seats except those at the
ringside and the boxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-21
Johnson Stands Pat Losing Lineup MLan B Away Peto
Forkhander Brandt of Braves,
Flop in 1880, Bags Sixteenth
Game; Leagues Biggest Winner

timely hitting behind Carl Hubbell, with
Fred Leach's homer as a climax, gave
New York 3-to-l victory, over Larry
Benton and the Cincinnati Reds. This
triumph put the Giants a full game
ahead of the defeated Chicago Cubs and
eight and one-hah games behind the
league-leading st. Louis Cardinals, who
were rained out in Philadelphia.
The Cubs could make no 8 Roadway
against Watson Clark Of Brooklyn until
the ninth inning and by that time
eighth inning rally against Charley
Root that netted them four runs and
4-to-1 victory. Jack Quinn relieved
Clark with the bases full in the ninth
and checked Chicago rally. The Cubs
got only four hits.
Yanks Clout Apple.
Heavy hitting again played the big
part in the American League program.
The New York Yankees used the
home run route to 7-3 victory over
st. Louis. Lou Gehrig hit his SD of
the year, then Joe Sewell hit for the
circuit. and finally Babe Ruth crashed
out his saith four Dagger with the bases
fun in the ninth inning to provide the
winning margin. Vernon Gomez gave
the Browns only one hit in eight in
nings, then weakened with the first
Yankee shutout of the year in sight.
The Chicago White Sox won their
third game in II starts against the
Philadelphia Athletics by pounding
Waite Hoyt and Eddie Rommel for 19
hits. The final count was II to 6
against the world champions, giving the
Sox another tie for sixth place with the
Boston Red Sox. Boston dropped a T.
to-2 decision to Detroit as Art Herring's
pitching kept them helpless.