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Evening star., 1932-10-04
NAVY FEDERAL WORKERS
SEEK TO BAR MORE CUTS
Branch Of q. s. Employees Union
No. 2 Pledges Aid to Fedora
tion.

The Navy Department branch Of
Federal Employees Union No. 2, Ma
tional Federation of Federal Employees,
last night pledged its assistance to the
federation in working to eliminate In
equities in the economy law and to bar
further pay cuts.
This action was taken at meeting
at headquarters, ITO Fourteenth street.
The branch also moved to form a
credit union after talks by John D.
Cloud, national organizer, and Henry
G. Nolda. secretary-treasurer of the
local. Leslie McNemar was appointed
chairman of the committee in charge
Of incorporation.
Other speakers were Thomas w. Wag-
ner and Mason Noyes, who Is succeed
ing him as chairman Of the education
campaign of the union.
w. L. Harrison is president Of the
branch.
Evening star., 1932-10-04

large number Of the % members viii be
in attendance. Five members died dur
ing the year.
Oficers Of the association are John
M. Walsh, former captain Of the tenth
preinct, president; G. p. VI. Lord, also a
former captain, connected with No. l3
precinct at the time of his retirement
vice president; George w. Sellers, In
charge Of the police printing for many
years, secretary, and Christopher C.
Evening star., 1932-10-04

3S.piece sets. If made up regularly would
bs $3.50. Pay as little as S7.96 down, $7.96
monthly for months.
Set includes: IL tea spoons, s dessert forks,
s dessert knives, salad forks, butter
spreaders, table spoons. Velvet.lined roll,
81 additional.
Evening star., 1932-10-04
Whisky Kills Boy, s.

MISSOULA, Mcnt., October 4 R.-
Elwood Harvey, 8. died yesterday of the
effects Of moonshine whisky which he
drank Saturday from bottle he found
hidden IN a sand pit. Coroner L. H.
Powell ordered . post-mortem examina-
ttcn. tat4
Evening star., 1932-10-04
JUDGMENT APPEAL LOST
Cliff Edwards Plea From Award of
$15,S47 to Wife Dismissed.

LOS ANGELES. October CP.-
An appeal Of Cliff "Ukulele Ike Ed
wards. film comedian, from a $15.847
Judgment granted his former wife. Mrs.
Irene L. Edwards, was dismissed yes
terday in Superior Court when neither
Edwards nor his attorney appeared
The Judgment was taken against
Edwards after he had failed to main
tain payments on a property settle
ment in which he was ordered to give
his former wife one-third Of his in
come.
Evening star., 1932-10-04
DECREASE IS ESTIMATED
IN FREIGHT CAR LOADINGS
Last Quarter Of Year will Show
1O.4 Loss, Railway Associa-
tfon PrAdfcfs

An estimate that freight car loadings
for the last quarter this year will be
1914 per cent under those for the cor
responding period Of 1881, or. 4.566, 1863,
as compared to 5.094,653. was made to-
day by the American Railway Associa-
ton.
This estimate Compiled by the 13
shippers advisory boards is signifi-
Evening star., 1932-10-04
RETIRED POLICE TO MEET
First Anniversary Of Organization
Will BE Held Tomorrow.

Celebration of the first anniversary Of
the organization of the Association Of
Retired Policemen will take place in the
squad room at police headquarters to-
morrow night. It Is expected that Q
Evening star., 1932-10-04

Saunders. performing duty in No. at
the time of his retirement, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07
Virginia Ratifies

To Virginia goes the honor of being the
first state to take action upon the proposed
amendment abolishng the lame duck ses-
sion of Congress and establishing new in
augural dates for the President and Vice
President. Last Friday the House by 50
to II vote passed joint resolution which
had passed the Senate earlier in the day.
Opposition to the amendment was
not based upon its context, but upon
a technicality. 1t was argued that the Vir-
ginia legislature could not act upon the
proposed amendment to the federal Consti-
tuition until it had received formal notihea-
ton of submission to the states.
However Senator Norris Of Nebraska,
father Of the amendment, said that formal
notification was not necessary before passage.
He declared that There isn't any law that
provides for official notification. 1t would
be just as legal for legislature to ratify
the amendment il it never was notified by
the Secretary Of State. All a State has to
know is that it has correct copy Of the
amendment before it at the time it acts. -.
Inasmueh as it was at the suggestion of SEN
ator Carter Glass that the Legislature acted
so promptly we feel sure that it was pre-
medtated and not too hasty as some legis-
lstors seemed to think.
The Secretary of State has announced
that letters of notification will be sent to all
states tomorrow after receiving official cop
les Of the resolution from the government
printing Office. These will be accompanied
by certificates Of authenticity. A good many
states, like Connecticut, will not consider
the amendment until next year. At one
time in discussion Of the form the amend
ment would take it was proposed that rati.
featon be not legal unless one branch OF
the Legislature approving had been elected
subsequent to the amendments submission.
If this had BEEN included in the Norris res
oluton Virginia. could not have ratified it
until after its next state election.
We don't think that any state will pro-
test Virsinia's claim to priority in this
matter. Constitutional lawyers at Wash
inston seem to be agreed that although there
is no precedent for the Virginia action there
is nothing in it to nullify ratification. And
Senator Walsh of Montana upholds SEN
ator Norris in his viewpoint, so let's not
argue over the matter. II Virginia doesn't
ratify to day it will tomorrow. The spirit
is plain. Why bubble over teehniealites'
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07

suit of the senate finding on the Bankhead
election will nor result in the return Of good
old Tom Helm to the Senate. The elee-
tons subcommittee mas voted Mr. Bank
heads seat vacant owing to charges of vio-
lation of election laws An illegal primary
is also said to have made Bankhead's nomin-
alton invalid However the najority of
people in the nation will continue of the
opinion that it was the concensus in Ala
bama that Mr. Bankhead be sent to the Sem
ate. Just as it was the eoneensus in that state
that he be nominated and not the former in
eumbent, the loud-shouting and Pope-hat-
ing Mr. Hehin. We are pretty sure that
Governor B. M. Miller will appoint Senator
Bankhead to the seat which his confreres
deny him, SO there will be nothing gained
for Mr. HeAin in his desperate fight for vim
dication.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07
John Philip Sousa

John Philip Sousa and his band, famous
for more than half century. were an IN
stitution in this country. His death. which
came suddenly carly yesterday morning, VIII
he greatly regretted by an admiring public
musical and otherwise, who had come to
regard Mr. Sousa as an outstanding figure
| in the field of band music. The position
that Sousa gained in this field years and
, years ago . he was prominent figure at
(, the time Of the Chicago Worlds fair
earned for him the title of The March
King" and there has been none other to
achieve the popularity or hold the position
that Mr. Sousa has over so long period OF
.years
|, Sousa was prolific composer, his works
Including over one hundred marches, ten
operas. and many songs and suites. HIS
marches of course. are his best known
.eompositions, the outstanding one of all that
stirring Stars and Stripes Forever To see
lSousa conduct his men in this number or
.any other selection. whether martial or some
.operatic potpourri, was treat. His erect
.attitude and movements of conducting, con-
TROLLING his men by minimum OF arm
smovemet were inimitable.
MIR Sousa conducted the Marine Band
when twenty five years OF age and previous
Ito that had been musician in that band;
lin fact he was more or less actively engaged
in musical venture from his very carly years.
He grew up in the musical atmosphere and
.sinee his start as band leader has never
been dsassociated from his chosen profession.
practically dying, you might say. in harness
He followed the trend of the times in music.
Twas non -committal about jazz, conducted
his own and other bands when, the occasion
lpresented itself and was actively associated
with the most modern method of musical
sproduction - the radio. He leaves behind
him a vast musical library OF his own con-
stributons to musical history, and it is quite
ieertain that his Stars and Stripes Forever
when and wherever played will bring pleas
ant and lasting memories of the great
iiMareh King.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07
1t Won't Work

! From the outset we have looked askance
at the many proposals to allot staggering
sums for the construction of highways
throughout the nation as means OF COM
batting unemployment When democrats IN
This state pointed out that an immediate
start upon the proposed Merritt Highway
lin Fairfield county would be big boon we
leouldnt quite see the logic of it. We still!
don't and we are still of the same opinion
with regard TO the proposal to appropriate
for an emergency road con-
lsruetion fund to be distributed in the forty
eight states upon a basis of area. population
lsnd roads
\, Senator Bingham took the floor OF the
! Senate last week in an attack upon the pro-
.bosaI. He said among other things that !
Am convinced that the state with the great
81 number of unemployed will not beneht
from the bill as IL is written and therefore
bIan 20 urge lis rejection. II the measure Is
Ia be passed. however shall seek 10 have u
kmended 80 thar the money would be dis
iributed according 20 population rather than
aeon The basis OF population. area, and
leads. would prefer 10 see u allotted upon
baais Of unemployment but u seems we
- sfs 40 complete data on the number Of
unemployed"
II. bslisys that unde the contemplated
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07

One of the serious effects Of the current
depression is its eurtailment of sound eduea-
tional activities. True. budgets must be
balanced and school systems must be econ
omieal along with other government units
Hysteria. however. may push economy too
far Only people that had no conception
of the place Of education in its national life
could contemplate the ruin of the next gen,
Grafton as the best remedy for governmental
insolvency says President Robert NJ
Hutehins Of Chicago University.
This is time tor more and better edu-
cation, not less Frills Of questionable
value Cal be cut out ruthlessly, but cutting
down sk illed teaching stats and shortening
school farms may cost more dollars in the
long run than they save this year and next.
Great wisdom is needed to meet the sltua-
ton. Educators should not let themselves be
stamped BY public Ioutcry. The public IT.
self should seek many other places to cut
expenses before it curtails education too far.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07
A ONCE POPULAR SONG
(springfield Republican,
! wrote II In q garrett, -.
Along with Booth and Barrett
tror TIM tho man who wrote

TOT III tikC thoh "hS "sNNO
Ta.ra-ra boom-de-ay.
Although no did not write In "in
a garrett" either with Booth or
Barrett or by himself, those once
familiar lines are recalled by the
death, In u New York hospital, OF
Henry j. Sayers,. n, who In 1890
composed "Ta-ra-ra boom-de-ay"
and the next year saw It, or heard
it, sung to fame by Lottie Collins,
imported from English music halls.
An English song writer had con-
tributed to It's success by quicken
Ing the pace of the music to suit
the yivacious Miss Collins, who had
made q hit with It In London before
she landed In New York and there
made It the song OF tho day.
"Ta- ra-ra boom-de-ay", popular
rs Il was, Ia not exactly one OF
those masterpieces which lend
point to the assertion of the wise
man." quoted by Andrew Fletcher
In a letter to the marquis OF Mont
rose, that a man need not care
who made q nations laws IL no
could write It's ballads, "A hot time
in the old town tonight" may have
helped win the Spanish war, put
that "Ta-ra-ra boom-de-ay ala
anything more than add, for a
time, to the gayety OF life, does not
appear.
The popularity of one song or an
other often defies analysis. But
"Ta.ra-r boom decay, however
| inconsequential. seems to have had
an .authantic American origin. Say
ers, O minstrel show manager, was
once taken to a Negro cabaret In
st Louis at which, to song OF
many verses, the inmates sang
chorus, 'Ting-a-ling-a-ling.. a.
BOOM delay" On this he based
the chorus of his song.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07

Take it from Governor w. H, Alfalfa
Bill Murray of Oklahoma the only way to
keep in good voice through long political
campaign is to use onions. The out-spoken
democrat from the Indian Territory has his
own diet and follows it religiously with the
result that at the end of long speaking
tour his voice is as mellow as at the begin
ming. He accompanies his onion with fresh
salmon and toast. A liberal sprinkling of
olive oil washes the concoetion down the
digestive tract Cold water is fatal to mega
phonc accomplishments. Hot coffee diluted
with tepid water is good, SO is whiskey.
Says the governor my throat will never
wear out because treat it right"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07
MONDAY, MARCH z, 1892
Marcus Fl. Holcomb

The death of Marcus Fl. Holeomb late
Saturday afternoon saddened this state as
it has not been saddened in many year.
Probably no retired public official has been
held in as much esteem as Uncle Marcus,
as he was familiarly called by friends and
even those who merely knew him as their
governor. 1t was worthy tribute to the
character of this man that his greatest public
service came at an age when most men are
considering retirement In fact age had
caused his retirement as chief justice OF the
Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors.
1t was then that the republican party
chose him as its gubernatorial candidate.
Three times was he elected t6 this position.
In the midst of his reign the World War
plunged us into conflict. Governor Hol-
combs response to the call TO arms was
prompt and efficient, Connecticut fairly
hustled in her preparations to defend the
country if needs be. to do her part in pre-
pairing troops for the battle lines when re-
oured. Under the guidance of Uncle
Marcus we were transformed from peace
full industrial section to a bristling military
area.
Although elected to public office time and
again on the republican ticket Marcus II.
Holeomb was independently minded. In
fact, in his early life he was democrat. But
his political affiliations meant little or moth
ing to the majority Of the voters in Con-
neeticut. He was popular in both parties
and respected by men with no regard for
his political affiliations whatsoever. That
was the type of man he was, bound to be
liked and to be followed. He was truly a
leader of men and one in whom the utmost
confidence could be placed. Certainly any
nan who can do as much as he did after
reaching his SEVENTEEN birthday is strongly
built. Southington will mourn its first
citizen. but no more SO than every hamlet
and city in this state Of ours.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07

plan of distribution Connecticut will get
S77g.324. OF course this cannot be spent
upon any highway project that the state
might wish to favor. 1t must be used for
federal aid roads, Incidentally the state
would be required to pay $l,848.000 in
taxes towards raising the Sl20.000.00O
total. If this is relieving unemployment
and distress then we can't figure correctly.
And the number of additional jobs that
would be available is pitiably small. It's less
than 300. So as far as our own state is
concerned we can't see the value of such
projects as the above. If the government
were to start something that would insure
steady employment over period OF years
we would roundly second it.
When we see staid legislators at Washing
ton rushing to support a gigantic expendl-
ture of $120.000,000 with the hope that it
will prove a cure-all for the times. yet de-
liberately turning their back on more sem
siblc suggestions that will prove boom to
many industries and provide the govern
ment with increased taxes we wonder what's
wrong with the men we send to the Capitol.
We refer, of course to the splendid oppor-
tunity to legalze light wines and beers at the
same time preserving the sobriety CD of the
nation. Perhaps we are wrong in injecting
a controversial matter in this question Of
unemployment but if there was a whole
some regard for the nations future evneed
in prohibitonists' stand we'd never have
an objection. There isn't 50 we continue
to hammer away at their pedestals.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07
RHODE ISLAND BEER
lNew Haven Register)

tNGW I1dNCA AtC6tSSSA(
Rhode Islands new three per
cent beer law is drawing lot OF
attention to that state. 1t may
hereafter draw it one or both OF
two other things. A flood of pro-
hibition agents Is the first. since
the state has declared that the
three per cent beverage Is legai
and since the federal govern
ment has long ago declared that
1t is not a test of these contrary
views would not be altogether i'm
possible. We would have then q
pretty conflict between federal
forces and state opinion.
;nr tourist trade. II the state
cannot draw visitors because OF
its scenery, perhaps 1t can be-
cause of its beer. and all connec-
ticut roads may lead to Rhode
island soon. But we are afraid
that this flood would not last
long. When some Of the Cana.
dian provinces enacted 'gooo
beer" laws some years ago resi-.
dents OF "dry" upper New fork
flocked there for taste OF some.
thing worth while. Yet the first
visit or two Was enough. just al
good beer was available at home
In those days they had 10 rap
three times On a door or be recog'
nized through a peek-hole before
they conlud set into the cases,
but between aoeting. those slight
difficulties and going 70 the
trouble OF crossing tho border
there soon was but one choice,
ana that was 70 sthy at home
Rhode Island had better plaks
the best OF the first rush .
visitors.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07

Now that Governor Cross has drawn up
his party lines for the fall campaign there
seems to be some uncertainty in democratic
minds as to the status of National Commit
teeman Archibald Mcneil of Bridgeport. 1t
is rumored that he will be asked to resign
so that ex-mayor David E. Fitzgerald of
New Haven may take his place. We Won
der if MIR Mcneil will aecede to this request.
Ofhand we'd say he wouldn't, although we
have no idea of what transpired when MIR
Mcneil and Governor Cross conferred last
Thursday afternoon. The democratic state
central committee does not fill places upon
the national committee. That body is ehos-
en- at the national convention every four
years When vacancies occur they may be
filled by the state central committee as hap
pensd when Mr. Mcneil succeeded Thomas
j. Spellaey OF Hartford. We wonder If
Mr. Mcneil will step down this June. lie
has done fairly well in his term OF Office
Democratic success throughout the state has
been more pronounced than IN m'ny years
lie certainly will make strenuous effort "
any attempts to displaee him are made to
retain the lsufsls that are jusllf his
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07

Frances reparations thesis Is
based on contracts permitting free
negotiated adjustments but for
bidding Reputation of debts by
any singer.
Andre Tardieu. premier OF
France.
Prohibition has made us a hard
liquor nation. In Washington. Tor
instance. juvenile arrssis for liquor
violations have increased 500 per
cent.
Mrs Carroll Miller of tho
Women's Organization for
National Prohibition Re'
form.
I certainly won't make a flight
In that airshlp. trhe Akron,l
-CongressmR James v. Mcclinuc
OF Oklahoma.
Social entertainers today VINO
serve liquor transform their own
residences into hell holes. !.
senator Morris sheppard ~
Texas, author OF the isth
Amendment.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07
AT The National Capitol
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER
Digest of Who's Who and What's What
BY RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTE'
Nv RODNEY BUTCHER

gates led by National Committee
man John M. Callahan, q Smith
man. Roosevelt presumably will
win, but the result will be watched
closely.
Party leaders are split on Roose-
welt In both Pennsylvania and Mas.
sachusetts and substantial fac
ton has lined UP against him In the
latter state. sachusetts IL one
Of the two northern states which
went for AL IN 1928 and many Of
her democrats are still fond Of him.
Democracy Is wet in Massachus
etts and Pennsylvania as well as in
New Hampshire and Wisconsin and
Roosevelt's two recent compare
lively strong attacks on prohibition
apparently were directed at these
wet northern states in order to
counterfeit common reports that no
wasn't wet enough" to satisfy
Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07
FINLAND MAKES PEACE

On March Z, 1918, Germany and
the new government Of Finland
signed q treaty Of peace. and IL
eminent was considering Prince
oscar OF the house Of Hohenzol-
The treaty provided for tho
withdrawal Of German troops In
Finland.
Two Russian transports were at
tackled and sunk by German de-
stroyers off the Aland Islands. Tne
Germans claimed the transports
had refused to heed their warm
ings.
Tho Soviet government protested
alleged hostile acts by German
troops In Russia.
Tho western front was unusually
quiet as both Allied and German
armies prepared for the expected
German thrust at Paris and the
channel ports.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-07
Here, There And EveryOhere
WILL LEAP DAY TAKE A LEAP?
(chrlstIan Science Monltor.)

Once every four years those races
OF the world which date their let
tiers by the Gregorian calendar stop
and wait O day for tho earth in It's
orbit to catch up with their calcula-
lions. The nearly six hours left
over after the three hundred and
sixty-flfth day OF the year accumu-
late into an extra day. BY some un-
explained perversity, the English
speaking peoples call this day--'a
day not OF leaping forward. but OF
marking time-"leep day" and the
year in which Il occurs leap year"
Long ago It became customary
to attach this extra day to the end
of February, calling 1t leap day"
and the year In which II occurs
leap year." In either OF the two
proposals for calendar revision In
dorsed by the league of nations
conference last fell, leap day would
be moved TO q place at or near the
middle of the year.
Fortunately there IL no specla!
observance OF this day which would
initiate against it, transplanting. II
any group has @ vested interest in
the day II probably is the young
ladies, since under a Scottish law
OF 128S-and the tradition since
In leap year 'ilk hayden ladye .
shall haze liberte to bespoke We man
she likes" Even Mt that date the
prerogative Of the "ladye" was not
limited to n single day In the year;
and since then she has found that
with sufficient tact the desired re-
suits can be obtained about as we'll
In one year as another
Discounting the levity on the
subject, Is there not In this circum-
stance a hint regarding the ADJUST
ment Of holidays to the proposed
new calendar? II the religious and
patriotic sentiments associated with
particular days were accorded a
more continuing emphasis the year
round-as 1t is only proper in gen.
eral that they should-would 1t not
be relatively easy to invest with
meaning any seasonable day set
aside, or at least the corresponding
day under the new nomenclature!