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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12
Pianos Come Back

Pessmism on one subject has recently been proved groundless. When player pianos were followed by phonographs and radios, many people gave up the piano as vanishing ln- strument. Before long it would be as extinct as the dnosaur, they said. Why spend time and money learning to play the piano when one could have canned music so easily? Piano factories here and there had to go out of business. It was a gloomy decade for piano teachers musicians and factory workers. Then came change.
 In the past two or three years the piano has begun to come back with increasing assur- ance. People are buying pianos again for their homes, and are having their children learn to play them Says one observer: There has been a swing back to the piano as an instrument of dignity and refinement. Like the old fashioned violin, the piano seems to have weathered the storm of jazz and saxo- phones There may be many factors in this revival. One is surely the new methods of group instruction. making piano study more interesting. Another, quite likely, is the fa- miliarity with piano music brought about by those supposedly areh-enemies, the player piano. the phongraph and the radio. As peo- pie learn to enjoy hearing piano music, they learn also that it is even more fun to play well themselves than merely to listen to others
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12
TODAY IS THEA
 ANNIVERSARY s GeLA
RUssIA's ASSEMBLY

On June 12, 1917, a council of 61 members under the presidency of Kohashkine, 8 member of the Duma, met to prepare for Russia's Constitu- ent assembly.
 This assembly met not only to draft Russia's permanent constitu tion, but also to solve certain imme- diate problems, the chief of which were the questions of nationalities -and the conditions of the transfer of the lands of the nobles to the peas- antry.
 In the preparatory council sat a group of constitutional specialists. also deputies from the army and from all the political parties, repre- |sentatives of Jews, Ukrainians, Poles and other races and also Representative of the women, the fa- nous feminist, Mime Shishkin Yavein. An important reform proclaimed on this day was the introduction |of the small unit of local self-gov- |ernment, in which all classes might participate equally. It was decided to allow the former emperor and members of the imperial family the privilege of voting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12

Culminating 10 years work in Michigans Legislature and in Congress comes the an- nouneement that Isle Royale in Lake Miehi- gan will shortly be taken into the national park system. The island. although 55 miles distant from Michigan. belongs to that state. It is only dozen miles from Ontario and about the same distance from Minnesota. Still Michigan owns it. It is 45 miles long, 10 wide, dotted with lakes, covered with wild rugged forests. threaded with moose and cari- bou trails The island seems to be natural habitat for them There remains only some acres of private land to be acquired to com pete the deal to make it national park. Sounds like real acquisition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12

said to have been worn by Judd Gray when he was taken to Sing Sing after being sen- tenced to die A friend dropped in to sec Mir Shipley and while looking for papers the handcuffs were uncovered. Just to oblige the friend he slipped them on his wrists and snapped them shut. Then he thought about keys He never had been given any. Ham mering failed to break the cuffs. Mir Shipley became more alarmed, Police couldn't open them The hours passed. five of them. Saws and files made no impression on the lock steel. They're made that way. Finally the police escorted Mr Shipley to Harry the Loeksmith who tried hundred keys. They failed He then took wax impression, made key. and snapped open the lock. Why" said Mir Shipley didn't you do that first'" We repeat w. Augustus Shpley will not imi- tate Master Cupid and laugh at locksmiths.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12
\ REPUBLICAN BLUNDER
lHartford Courant.l

NfaditAoiu SouTdHt.J
 + the republicans in the general assembly have determined to sacri- flee the confidence of the people of the state, they have taken the right course in their attitude toward the judiciary. The public has become accustomed to politics in the execu- tive branches of the government. What it will never reconcile itself to is politics in the courts. Notwith- standing. the republicans in the gen. eral assembly have apparently made politics their sole guide in all mat ters which have arisen with regard to the judiciary during the present session. The action of the senate in overriding the veto by Governor Cross of the measure repeating the law which provides that the gover- nor shall appoint the judges of the municipal court in New Haven is the latest evidence of cynical partisanisnl with regard to the courts.
 In defense of their course, the re- publicans contend that the law under which the governor appointed the judges in New Haven was unconsti- tutional. The public may not be convinced. It will reason that the proper agency to determine the con- stitutionality of legislative enact ments is the courts. not the general assembly. Furthermore. 1t cannot fail to note that, although the law has been in force since 1917, during which time the governors were re- publicans, it's constitutionality was mt uttacftnpaA nnfil dapanerof Wa C given the power of appointment. The conclusion is unacceptable that the republicans in the general assembly care very little about the constitu- tionality of the law, but care very much about keeping the judicial ap- lpointments in New Haven as patron age to be distributed by the republi- can party.
 The attitude of the republicans in tho general assembly is to he con- demned on every ground. Repeal of the law is a step backward because all judges. including those in New Haven. should be appointed by tho governor rather than by the general assembly. It is a violation of the principle of home rule because it was undertaken without reenrd 10 wishes of the people of New Haven. whose desires were not consulted. Finally, 1t is to be condemned because it de- grades tho judiciary by making it little more than Q source of patron. age. Tho republicans in the general Assembly werc misied when they voted to repeal tho law. The veto of the governor gave them an oppor' tunity Co repair their hiunder. !te' lfusing Co take advantage of it. the
 have seemed determined to persh
 in folly. The consequences ass theirs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12
TOWN WITH TWO GIRLS

London.-One village in England, Baulking, with a population of about 200, has only two girls of marry ing age, and all the youths have to journey miles into the next larg- est towns to do their courting. The opinion in regard to this lack of girls is that it is in the villages favor. The young men explain that if there were more girls they would cause trouble and that they would rather go miles to do their counting than invite trouble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12

Pennsylvania has finally decided to take over all toll bridges within its limits. That might not sound out of the ordinary to most people, but take ride through Pennsylvania and you'll realize the large number of these crossings there are. Twenty-two is the cor rect count, we think, not to mention six in- trastate bridges toll operated. The bridges continue as toll crossings, not indefinitely, we hope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12
At The National Capitol DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER A Digest of Who's Who and What's What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER t

be needed in a major war to carry out the army-navy procurement pro- gram and to date some 2300 have been seuected from among experien- ced business men and commissioned.
 The war department has no defi- mite program for wartime price con- tol, but it is on record as opposing price freezing" plans such as that proposed to the war policies commis- sion by Bernard M. Baruch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12
Industrial Stabilization

A proposal made by Congressman Clyde Kelly of Pennsylvania, intended to stabilize business, should be taken at least seriously enough to set few million people thinking along the line he has indicated. The plan IS startling in its boldness. Mir Kelly would have Congress authorize private business nstitu ton known as the Industrial Stabilization Corporation of the United States, which would serve as super corporation to keep the national economic machinery functioning. It would be composed of representatives from the principal economic groups, all of which would hold stock in the corporation. It would represent agriculture, manufacturers, banking, wholesale and retail trade. mining and oil and organized labor on somewhere near equal terms
 The greatest function of this body would be to handle surplus wherever one appeared. It might be surplus of crops of capital of manufactured goods, of crude oil, or what not. The corporation could also handle problems of inadequate supply and point out opportun ties in industry and trade. It would have power to buy or sell property, engage in for eign or domestic commerce and carry on enter prises in general for industry capital or labor. Private brains and resources would be in control.
 Now, this particular plan may not be feas ble But the mere fact of some such plan be- ing seriously put forth is as hopeful sign as has yet appeared in the present period of de- pression. For the chief lack. in the endless argument about the business situation, is con siderably outnumbered. In the compensation courts there are no democrats. Democrats in town or city courts were unheard of until Governor Cross named Judge Philip Troup and the Legislature followed his lead.
 It's hard not to link political affiliations with the courts and our judges when such state of affairs exists Perhaps other states don't believe in establishing the political su- premacy of one party solidly. They eer- tainly shouldn't for it is as bad for the ma jority as the minority party Politics may die tate many appointments even in our highest courts but good judgment demands that rec ognition be given where 1t is merited. And ability is not eentered in one political party. in one section of the country, in any one par tcular man. Our nation is too wide and too resoureeful for that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12
MUoTATIoNS o "

Prohibition is like a divorce case, both sides are right.
 Mabel Walker Willebrandt. Thinking, like sex. is one of man. kinds most venerable habits.
 -Dr Joseph Jastrow. don't care a hang whether ever make another film.
 Charlie Chaplin. Capitalism recognizes the worth lessness of riches as a means of. so- cial or individual happiness and the vast superiority of the joys of the spirit.
 Ivy Lee. in the Golden Book. In America. it is the men who are in the hRrem.
 --Michaei Arlen. The principal objective of every woman is to be attractive to her hus. band, and that objective can be obs tained only by keeping up with him in tho affairs of tho world. Mrs Henry drattan Doyle ol Washington.
 I am ferventiy in favor of silen,
 --Ambassador Dawes. If you have convictions about per piexlng problems. dare 70 state thcm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12

Former Mayor Angelo M Paonessa of New Britain is assured of position in the State Labor Department, according to information from the Hardware City. As few appoint ments have been announced yet by Comms- sioner Joseph Tone of, New Haven, it is not known just in what capacity Mir Paonessa will serve. It may be recalled that he was prom ised an appointive position last fall when he sacrificed his chances of securing the congress sional nomination in the first district to per init Augustine Lonergan to make the run. Mir Lonergan was subsequently, elected to Con- gress over Colonel Seymour and will start his term at Washington in December. Mir Pao- ncssa was nominated for high sheriff of Hart ford county and made splendid run. but was defeated. Al the time he was assured that when appointments were to be distributed he would be considered first in his county. At one time he was mentioned in connection with the Fish and Game Department. but it seems likely now that he will be with Mir Tone in the Labor Department Mir Paonessa has strong following in New Britain and Hart. ford county and his appointment will be well commended by his democratic friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12
HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE
 -IoI--- WHAT THE EDITORS OF STATE AND ELSEWHERE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS THAT AND THE OTHER THING

plification within the larder are end less. once the square pie is accepted as the symbol of the new day. and all curves, corners and irregularities are completely eliminated and squares and cubes made the rule in household economy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12

General Butler of the Marines has given up American cities as hopeless and is now helping the Oregon state police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12
Personal Health Service (By William Brady, M. D.

eAgued letters pertaining to personal 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., 1931-06-12

Love may continue to laugh at loeksmi.hs but not so W. Augustus Shipley former pab. lie official of the borough of Queens New York. Mr Shipley M an insurance agent. As his office hs has prize pair of handsuiia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12

A citizen arrested after an automobile col lsion with bottle of whiskey in his pocket explained that it was for sinus trouble and he is still dry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12
Milk Campaign

David Baird republican candidate for gov. ernor of New Jersey. who runs biz dairy says hs is solag 10 do his campaigning on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12

All vehicles must be lighted not later than S:54 o'clock Daylight saving time) tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12

Penny postage in New zealand Y Co 10. the new rate on letters beiuk four gents aaa on postais twe esnAs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12
Good evening.
 o-Oeo THE VICE IS IN
.A sM1LE,s THp THING"

THE VICE IS IN A few years back, yep, just few. A gal with pretty face, Would hear predictions by neighbors That's she'd win movie place. But now. oh dear, the programs
 changed,
 At things like this they balk. Now they're picking movie stars, Not by fades, but talk. If gal has voice, away, way
 down,
 With sort of an alto tone, She makes the grade, reaches success. While the beauties rave and moan, A squeaky voice hasn't got chance, Any more than a baby face. The voice with smile, we'll, it wins
 again. :, Has no trouble in taking the race. So here's cheer for the movie voice, With swing and lit to its style, The voice we've heard on the
 telephone,
 The one that packs a smile, Looks no longer will pull you
 through,
 When you play the movie game, What you need is smiling voice. It will smile your way to fame. Life to some Is merely lot of har- money.
 I suppose some day the worm will turn because one good turn deserves another.
 o-O-o Yale museum has the skeleton of an animal that roamed the world IS millions years ago. No it isn't a college cheer leader.
 o-O-o
 A book on the market, deal ing with. road house is entitled Outside Inn.''
 O-O-O, Times change. In the old days mother used to use the slipper on junior. Now it's the sport shoe.
 o-O-o
 Heard over the radio Next week is Be Kind to Mosquitoes Week."
 O-O-o Many girl aspires to be a movie actress when she couldn't pass a fly screen test.
 o-O-o Nobody loves d fat man except the lodge members. Movie marriages are the "reer tests of love.
 Some of those boys who rave about their new cars are mere ly paying as they crow.
 o-O-o The ice man was the first cold ness to come between them.
 o@O-o
 DING, DING. "Givc me your love. I'll give it back again to you some
 day." "Ah, mo-" she said, "I'd rather
 that you keep it For you sec, we'll my love, is just
 that way"
 ALICE E.
 o-O-o The chap who is singled out for marriage must first be single. o-O-o
 Many a girl goes from bad to verse by marrying a poet. o-O-o This Is just about the time of the year when the weeds in the back yard garden seem to be thriving much better than the vegetables.
 o-O-o Keep Kissable with Old Colds. Keep Huggable with Silk Shorts.
 o-O-o The only time some men get to church is during the wedding cere- mony.
 The kids like to be cleared of work during vacation but generally it's a case of white washing the back fence. o-O-o Who can remember the good old days when they had rope ham, mocks beneath grape arbors?
 OHMIGOSH
 When Jimmy proposed, Mary just snickcrcd, She knew that poor Jimmy,
 Was heavily liquorcd.
 o-O-o A little song, entitled. My Girls So Sweet Have Her Kiss the Cof-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12
OHMIGOSH

When Jimmy proposed,
 Mary just snickcrcd,
 She knew that poor Jimmy,
 Was heavily liquorcd.
 o-O-o A little song, entitled. My Girls So Sweet, I Have Her Kiss the Cof- fec"
 Up to yesterday it looked as If it was long rain that had no turning.
 Some of these Europeans who rave about their coats of arms haven't even good coats much less the arms.
 People go on vacations to drop fish a line.
 o-O-o This is the time of the year when mother says she'd rather have an electric ice box than go to the sea- shore.
 SHE-"Ive ordered my bathing suit for the summer" HE-"I see you give atten- tion to all the little details first"
 o-O-o The man who walks like . pigeon is bound to have the neighbors coo- ing about him.
 O-O--o
 A little aluminium paint will brighten the corner where you are.
 O--O--o Styles this year are right on the dot, polka dot to be exact.
 o-O-o This completes our reguuar Fri- day evening program. lt came 10 you over DBD and was broldeast by the Waterbury Evening Demos cfat. pioneer in this type of news. paper work. We arc signing off at this lime, 10 be back on the ale again to.merrow evening at the usual hour.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12

ff you have convictions about per. piexing problems. dare t0 state thcn. -- NeIIls TayiDe Ross. vice chairman
 Democratic National Cemmiitees
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12

I am fervently in favor of silen, banquets.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-05
CABLE SYSTEM :, SALE OPPOSED
 BY FAIRBANKS
Group of Business ss Men Start Protest-Many
 Reasons Are Cited

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Nov D. A group of business men announc- ed yesterday they would oppose vigorously the proposal of the War Department to sell the cable sys- tenn to private interests.
 AS the first move, the Chamber of Commerce wired Judge James Wickersham, Delegate to Congress and other Chambers in Alaska, to enlist their support.
 The local chamber contended the sale of the system will bring cur tailment of service and increased rates. It is also contended that abandonment of the cable system by the Government will prevent the Weather Bureau from obtain ing airways' weather reports thus seriously hindering the airmail service as well as cutting off from communication large areas of the Territory.
 Increased press rates would also work a great hardship on the daily newspapers in Alaska, is another point raised.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-05
.27 STATES NOW
 CONT ROLLED BY. THE DEMOCRATS
of Moore and Laf- foon Gives Party 27
 of AS Governors

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov s. The election Tuesday of Harry Moore, New Jersey, and Judge Ruby Laffoon, Kentucky, as Gov ernor of their respective States. gives the Democrats 27 out of 48 States.
 Judge Laffoon, who got a sub- stantial lead in the early returns, maintained 1t on later reports. Moore overwhelmingly defeated David Baird, Jr, in the New Jersey contest.
 The States in which Democrats control the .Governorship are: Ala bama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Ida ho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Mort h Carolina, Ohio. Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah and Virginia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-05
BULLETS FLY AS RESULT OF
 KY. ELECTION
Former Democratic Lieu tenant Governor Shot
 by Republican

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 5.-Henry Denhardt, aged 55 years, former Lieutenant Governor, was shot and wounded today in the first serious clash in Kentuckys heated election.
 Five shots were fired at the Democratic leader on a downtown street by w. K. Dent, Republican worker.
 Only one of the shots fired by Dent took effect. This shot struck Denhardt in the shoulder and pen- etrated lung.
 Dent immediately surrendered.
 Although the condition of Dem hardt is serious, it is expected he will recover.
 Dent said Denhardt approached him on the street and made motion with his hand toward his pocket. Dent thought Denhardt was reaching for a gun and pulled his and fired.
 Election cards in his pocket saved Dent from bullet wound last Tuesday and he said he fear ed he was to be shot at again so pulled his gun and fired quickly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-05
BOOM FOR AL SMITH DEAD,
 PROCLAIM DRYS
Prohibition Strategy Board Finds Consolation in
 New York Returns

WASHINGTON, D. O., Nov. B. sThe Drys, defeated in every Con- Eressional election last Tuesday,
 nevertheless claimed some consola- ton as the result of the outcome of the New York State election. In the result of referendum on one constitutional amendment, the National Prohibition Board of Strategy affected to see per- sonal defeat for former Gov. AL fred E. Smith of that State.
 The New York Democratic lead CT had opposed the adoption of an amendment regarding reforestation which was supported by Gov. Fraknlin D. Roosevelt. The amend ment carried by large majority.
 Dr. Ernest H. Cherrington, head of the Dry Board of Strategy, in a statement said: Smiths elimina- ton from the list of 1882 Presi- dential possibilities is the outstand- ing fact in Tuesdays elections. This blow to his prestige in New York State, and thus throughout the country, ends abruptly the re- cent move to rehabilitate him for the Democratic nomination"
 There was no change in the New York Assembly alignment in Tuesdays returns The Democrats lost two and won two seats in the State Legislature, thus break ing even.
 Although Tammany Hall was the target for a vigorous attack by its New York City opponents, 1t more than held its own in the elections.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-05
MISS PRINCLE TELLS ALLEGED
 ATTACK STORY
Prosecuting Witness in Pantages's Case Is
 Again on Stand
PAST LIFE OF GIRL
 STARTS ARGUMENTS
Judge Makes Ruling Re- gard Evidence to Be
 Decided Today

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Nov. B. Miss Eunice Pringle retold again yesterday the story of the alleged attack upon her of Alexander Pan tages, millionaire snowman, when she called at his office to obtain a dancing engagement in August, 1929.
 Attorneys engaged in a bitter battle during the course of the ex- animation of Miss Pringle when the defense counsel began limiting at irregularities in her past life.
 It was on this point of the right of the defense to question the character of the prosecuting witness that a new trial was grant, ed Pantages after being once con- victed
 Judge Makes Ruling
 The session finally ended with a statement from Judge Clair Tap paan that when there is case of attack, with force, such as there is alleged in this case, l be- lieve the jury is entitled to con- slider the character of the witness to decide as to the testimony of the prosecutrix, regarding the acs alleged. The jury should have the right to go into her past"
 Is Near Collapse
 Judge Tappaan stated, however that his opinion was not final and he instructed the attorneys to ap- pear at the opening of the court today with additional authorities on the point at issue.
 Miss Pringle was near collapse at the adjournment of court yes terday afternoon.