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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
A Good Argument

Two Waterbury trucks were involved in what was almost near fatality last week when bridge they were crossing in Willi- mantle collapsed, dropping one truck onto supporting beams. The other managed to get to the other side of the bridge without damage. The accident was caused by one truck striking mid-seetion anchor It caused the span to sag into the Willimant'c river. It was necessary to reroute trafte. while the structure was being repaired.
 The unfortunate part of this accident lies in the fact that the bridge was built in 1884 and some years ago was practically con- demned It is unfortunate that the state Highway department under whose control rests its maintenance had not started to re- place the structure before any criticism could be raised Now all sorts of stories can be passed around in political circles. It might even be used as an argument to keep the highway department appropriation at the figure republicans want it and democrats are protesting.
 But suffice it to say that when bridges that were built in the 18th century are talk ing care of traffic on main highways their condition should be such as to stand any eri- tieism. Modern day automobiles demand a great deal of our roads and bridges. We cannot afford to hope that old bridges will last arother year. even though to do differ cntly is expensive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
COUNTY COMMISSIONS
(New Haven Journal Courier. ],

(New Haven Journal-Courier.)
 During Thursdays session on Capitol Hill were there authentic echoes of the Washington's birth day judgeship deal and of the liquor control fight? But what are the evidences of circumstance, of fact?
 Immediately before the swollen budget was carried through the house by the republican machine, a resolution naming eight county commissioners was approved in>the house and later in the senate. There seemed little excuse for party clashes; four republicans and four democrats were nominated. Sena- tor Alcorn remarked that this equal division represented an at-4 tempt to follow the results of the last election, with appointment in each county accorded the party which obtained majority last Mo- vember. Senator Bergin objected to the resolution, asserting that the custom of nominating commission CTS through county caucuses had not been followed. This was but technical objection. There could be no opposition to republican generosity in naming four demo- crats.
 But there could be opposition to the democrats selected. This was apparent in the house. Representa- tive Googel of New Britain won dered: Are they the result of deal?" For one of the four named is Senator Cooney of Hartford, who skipped lightly over party lines and voted with the republican machine on the minor judgeships last February. It might also be argued that the naming of A. s. Lynch of. West Haven provides partial explanation of John A. Lynch's support of the defeated system of liquor control.
 Such obvious connection between the county nominations and former ideals" stimulates the reflection that at least one manner of ellm- mating such squabbles is to elim- mate the county system entirely. With the growth of modern com munities and the spread of state authority, its necessity has been removed. Ali powers may be al-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
To-day's Selected Poem
MAY STORM

fRv AIyle 10 Closer in the New York Times) Purple cloud back of a towering tree: A stab of lightning out of the murk: The covered bridge echoing under the hail. And its gloom growing cool with the smell
 of wet clover.
 Then the storm wrack lifted; the storm was
 over, A wan light piercing the lifting veil Of the rain. And out of the mystery Of isolation. he and she, Hopeful, peered from their dripping shelter. Each looked at the other. and suddenly Each one read in the others eyes A secret. revealed but unconfessed Of the surcharge of Spring in the lonely
 breast: And the terror that turks in the heart Of joy Purple cloud back of a Towering tree Blended foreboding with ecstasy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
Cure for Vagrancy

The superintendent of an institution where homeless men are fed and sheltered had big idea. He conferred with the chief of police in the community He got some one to donate farm of 150 acres where unemployed men might make gardens and raise crops and livestock not only for their food and shelter, but for their souls well fare. too.
 Men arrested and convicted of vagrancy in that town are now given choice Of go- ing to the workhouse or to the big farm. Most of them are choosing the farm. Before the plan had been long in operation there were Al of them on the job. Some live in the farmhouse itself. Others occupy barracks being constructed out of remodeled barn. There is swimming pool which will be in- viting in warm weather. The food is good. The farm is in no sense a correctional insti- tuition. The men are taking to the idea eagerly.
 Many similar projects have been under taken in different places. They solve more problems than the provision of foodstuffs for the needy. They develop and preserve morale. They maintain health. No one can show it in figures. but they doubtless help to prevent crime.
 Some day when the depression is over' won't some of the constructive programs begun for relief work be modified and con tinued for the rehabilitation of criminals. The same sort of outdoor labor. the whole some conditions. the eongenial employ ment. which prevent physical and moral
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23

It all depends upon what you call them. Frank J. Humphrey of New York city found that out to his sorrow recently. He donated set of bells to the Kent School at Kent Conn. They were made abroad. When they arrived the customs officials held them to be manufactures of metal, not spe- cially provided for and levied duties of 45 per cent ad valorem. An appeal was taken on the grounds that the bells constituted a earillon taxable at 20 per cent. The ulti- mate ruling was that they were musical instrument subject to 40 per cent duty. All of which led to a scientific differentia- ton between chimes and earillons. Better not donate any again, Mir Humphrey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
Freak Legislation

Connections did not go far into the field of freak legslations. no doubt due to the , fact that there were too many serious bills on the docket. There are still number of : important measures requiring action, so we don't think that our lawmakers at Hartford will get much of chance for horse play. However we did consider for time, and very seriously too the idea of requiring pedestrians to carry tail-lights when walking on public highways. As matter of fact we don't think this Is such freakish pro- posal as seems at first glance. It would certainly have averted many an accident in which the pedestrian came off second best
 North Dakota is going to lay the corner stone of its new state house second time. The first one, with Viee-Presdent Curtis officiating, has been termed "deceitful' by vote of the state legislators. Figure that out if you can. But picture august senators and representatives of Arizona voting solemnly to change the spelling of the state flower from "sahuara" to ''saguaro." Either way 1t doesn't sound like flower to us. In Pennsylvania you can't fish in the Delaware river on Sunday, but you can take boat to the other side of the stream and being in New Jersey you'll enjoy the privilege of dropping in line.
 Arizona figured prominently in bills con- spicuous by their unusualness. The state has declared closed season on bullfrogs. Ansona residents did the same thing earlier in the spring when peppers made sleeping impossible. After l p. m. you cant swim in any of Minneapolis lakes in case you might anticipate doing that this summer. Ohio and Indiana have both picked the car- dinal as their state bird, although the latter state debated long hours whether to award the honor to the woodpeeker. Iowa picked the eastern goldfnch. which doesn't sound like a western state at all. In Arkansas they tried to do away with the State Senate. but some of the members of that body objected so they called it off. And so on far into the night. What our legislators won't think of to debate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
A Book a Day
 by BRUCE CAPTION
In South America Sees Indian Rule


 The future of great part of South America belongs to the h. dians. The dominance of the white race is apt to prove impermanent, except in the Argentine. Brazil and perhaps Chile.
 So says Andre Siegfried in I'm pressions of South America" collection of notes made on a re- cent tour of that continent. The notes are brief, and here and there they sound a bit like the letters our pastor sends home from his trip abroad: but in the main they are penetrating and thought-pro- voking, and they arc always read able.
 South American nations general ly, says M. Siegfried, are in . peculiar economic situation. Wealth is drained out through for- eign ownership of natural re- sources and industries and through the wealthy citizens habit for spending most of their time in Europe. In most countries there Is middle class: the cleavage between rich and poor is distinct, and in the future 1t is apt to lead to trouble.
 Furthermore, this line of cleav- age is also the line of cleavage be- tween the white race and the red. The racial and economic rivalries include the same groups. The com ing century is likely to see some startling developments.
 For all that, M. Siegfried pre- diets that the economic and politi. cal dominance of the United States will increase. It may eventually become a cultural dominance as well. The New World, he says, Is really one continent: geography may eventually make it one group of people as well.
 Published by Harcourt. Brace & Co, this book sells for g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
REPORT IT TEMPORARILY
Hartford Timesl

In legislative committee d bill has been hanging fire for some tire and there should be action :,pon 1t. The measure provides that no angling license be required of those who have reached the age of 70. This seems q friendly. req sonable and just proposal, Darticu- larly in these times when so many elderly men are out of work and
 with less means than normally The average person seventy or over does not go fishing. For the few who do want to go it can be said that ony a small percentage have much money to pay for recreation of any kind. Extremely few of this group will catch fish enough to worry the fish and game commits sion. Why make them pay the li- cense fee? The state does not col lect license fees from boys. The reasons are not identical. but the principle is the same. Where the license in most cases would be hardship it is not imposed. The committee should urge that the bill be passed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
So They Say

The cricket. is an intelligent little fellow with certain attain ments of refinement and an inde- fatigable musician par excellence. Judge Nicholas M. Pettee. of Flushing. l.. l., in desiding against tenant who complained crickets bothered him.
 I've been through every depres- sion since the one of 1878. They are all the same. Business always comes up quicker than it goes down.-Samuel M. Vauclain, chair man of the board of Baldwin Lo- comotive works.
 If the children will not think for themselves, the motorist must do their thinking for them.-State Highway Director Merrill of Ohio.
 If 1 had my way about national parks. I would create one without a road in it. I would have it im- prenetrable forever to automobiles. a place where man would not try to improve upon God.-Secretary of Interior Harold l.. Ickes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
THE TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR
 BABY

A newspaper editor who comes as near pc ing a friend of the conductors as Is possible m the circumstances, had another baby a while ago and as a mark of esteem aa well as Ior the benefit of our readers, we permitteo her to give the low down about the event here. In case you skipped 1t. perhaps thinking it was not quite proper reading. I'll say this protes. sional woman set fine example TOT iot or sisters by (a) remaining at home TOT the de- livery of her baby. (b) engaging the family doctor as obstercian and paving him S3o' ms ordinary fee, (c) engaging a nurse TOT two weeks at $35 week, and (d) providing the necessary articles together with clothes for the baby at a total cost of $S.59 (she made most of the things herself, or used old things gwen by friends or made over clothes cast of by an older child). The editor now has choice A-No baby.
 Well, this report naturally upset some of the snob sisters, if you know what mean II you don't listen:
 Dear Dr Brady:
 Here is the other side of that story you printed on the Cost of the Editors Baby. 1 followed all the instructions of the doctor I only wanted that baby. Well. had the baby at one of the best hospitals in Ca large
 city). also leading specialist ..as well as day and night nurse for five weeks. in- strumental delivery. returned in six months for repair operation, also infection from hypo. day and night nurse again for four weeks.
 Cost of baby? $275 to obstetrician $15O to surgeon for operation. Each nurse $9 a day
 plus $1.5O day for her board. Other hospital
 fees room, etc. and an extra girl to do housework for year. Total about $2,ooV
 and. we had counted on $500. But we have lovely daughter.
 Had this mother added to her final remark a few more words I'd feel some hope that sne will not be such mark next time. But she did not say the lovely daughter Is worth all she cost
 I know of several excellent physicians in various parts of the country who attend their own patients in confinement for minimum fee of $35, and the best physicians everywhere accept an average of $50 for uncomplicated cases.
 In my judgment 1t is merely a desire to show off to put on airs, to keep up with the Joneses, that makes a lot of snob sisters run to obstetric specialists and baby specialists. and fancy day. night and special nurses, and all the rest of tho hokum that these ritzy so call ed hospitals market to the guilible population. Mind | am not implying that obstetric or baby specialists. special nnrses. and the like are never needed. merely say that in my opin- ion. anyone who engages the attendance of these expensive servants without being ad- vised by his family or Sregular physician that it is necessary is a plain what can't call him in print, or a snob, usually both.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
Here, There And EueryuUhere

Ayres of Westport, does not prove the existence of a trust.
 A trust implies joint action for a common purpose. Look for 1t al- most anywhere but among the Con- necticut professors in politics. Even those who belong to the, same party are at daggers' points on cardinal issues. If these men of brains had a single theory of gov- ernment and pointed out single path of progress and social justice, then Connecticut might have a brain trust. It might be a good thing, too. for as Dr Hutchins, now of Chicago, but recently of New Haven. told the Bankers club this week "the professor is sometimes right" Whens several professors agree, the chances of their being right are increased. As 1t happens in Connecticut, they disagree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS uaIivcr Oil in Summer

Is it all right to take cod liver oil during the summer months? c. A. P) Answer = Yes. if you don't mind. Halibut liver oil is even better as vitamin carrier and should be cheaper.
 Save the Children
 Your opinion of Toxin AntitOXin pre- scribcd for school children en massc
 e. M. O. Answer By all means give every child the benefit of this great prophylactic against diphtehria before the child enters school.
 Ono Drink Is Drunk
 Here's a hit of news. that should interest yOu Please comment on h. (M. McIA) Answer, - MT Mel. incloses a clipping which tells of a st Paul municipal court judge ruling that it takes only one drink to make q automobile driver drunk. Whatever drunk" may mean within the Minnesota statute law. scientifically physioiogically. 1t takes only one drink to make q safe driver unsafe. In other words glass of beer or wine slows reaction time measurably and that accounts for many automobile accidents.
 ,Copyright 1888. John F. Diiie col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
Our Daily Washington Letter
 Recognition of Russia Is Not to Be Hurried
BY RODNEY BUTCHER

popularity of a patronage boss is more powerful than any other pop ularity when 330 persons turned out at a $6 plate testimonial din- ner for him in New York the other night and 1900 others had to be turned away. It was one of the biggest dinners anywhere, ever.
 Secretary of Labor Frances Per- kins-Became so tired of reading about her "black tricorn hat" that she now wears black headgear resembling a mans slouch hat ex- cept for its narrow brim, broad crown and largo silver metallic feathers along the crowns base. She refers to workers as employ ays".
 She has changed her desk about so she doesn't have to look into huge paintings of former Secretar- ies Davis and Doak, who gave her pain, and even sometimes grows tired of being addressed as Mad anne Secretary" To g. group rec gently she said: "CaM me Miss Perkins. I'd just as soon and 1t seems more natural"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23

The Worlds Fair is having an awful time getting itself properly established. What with various foreign nations trying to pass it off as just small-time affair its packers are at wits end. Now they can't get high public official to start the Fair officially. Roosevelt will be too busy with domestic and world affairs; Garner has to preside at the Louderback impeachment. Who'd like to open one perfectly good fair? File your applications now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23

located to localities and to the state with positive gain in effici- ciency. We recommend 10 all in- terested a pamphlet writetn by AL bert Mcclellan Mathewson as long ago as 1917. His final sentence sums the argument: "Wc have Gin the previous text )now disposed of all the financial work of the coun- ty and placed it either in the state or town where it belongs and the county commission can and should be abolished.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
CRICKETs WORRY FARMERS

Boise, Idaho (UP)-Farmers around the Fort Hall Indian Res ervation country are worried over the reappearance of Mormon crickets, an unusually destructive crop pest, which did much dam age to Idaho crops last year. F. A. Cross, superintendent of the res ervation, is seeking $500 ap- propriation with which to control the pest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
NO "BRAIN TRUST" IN
 CONNECTICUT
(IIartford Courant) )

NTIdFIIVIu OVuIdffty
 There are brains active in Con- necticut politics and government. brains of the professorial type that make up the now famous "brain trust" In Washington. But we diff fer with the Bridgeport Telegram which maintained that there is a brain trust" in Connecticut. To cite the names of Professor Charles NJ. Bakewell. representative-at- large, Professor Wilbur Cross, Gov ernor. Professor Hiram Bingham. former senator. Professor Albert Levitt, independent republican can- didate for governor at the last elec- ton and Professor Harry Morgan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
or.D COIN CACHE FOUND

Visby. Sweden (UP)-A cache of ancient gold coins has been found near here, on the Swedish island of Gotland. in the Baltic Sea. Some of the coins date back to 141i. and 1t Is believed that they were buried in the earth around f470 by Jvar Axclsson Tott, q powetrful feudai lord of the island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
Personal Health Service (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or
 treatment. win be answered by Dr bradS'
 Address him. care of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23

thar drive from their midst the offending swestshops. Where will they 60. Hither and yon, so long as they can find refuge for a week. month. year or some period m which to ply their trade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23

collapse in depression victims. might serve to reform men whom ordinary penal meth ods merely harden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23
Senator-Secretary

Congressional note: State Sena- tor Daniel M. Mccarthy of Kansas, who serves as secretary to his wife. Congresswoman Kathryn O'Lough- lin Mccarthy, is not on the federal payroll and doesn't expect to be. As a Kansas senator he draws his $3 a day salary only when the leg islature Is in session-and has to pay his hotel bills.
 Copyright, 1893. NEA Service,
 Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23

Hitler starting big public works pro- gram for Germany. may begin to wish he hadn't alienated the one group of citizens most able to provide the wherewithal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23

A new idea seems to be spreading that people do not exist for business but business for people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-23

All vehicles must be lighted not later than $40, daylight savings time, tonight
The Washington times., 1933-10-06
Commissioners Notices

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Sep.
that er under DEL aGthorty sfansed % IN Pubic
Act No. 3O7. approved December l5. 1882,
authorizing the closing Of streets and
alleys in the District Of Columbia; the
have prepared the following order:
ORDERED: That pursuant TO the pro,
divisions of Public Act No 3O7 approved
street, and alley areaI as shown in green
on plats filed in the office of the Sur.
veyor of the District of Columbia and
179s f97e " 17so sOS and az 37s1. s is hereby @
ordered CLOSED same TO take effect on
and after October 16. 1888 the title to. the
land comprised in said area so closed to
shown on said maps: the said streets tor
street and alley area hereby ordered
elosed being si4 deSerl6ed be- as follows: ~
and Euclid Street. N w: also closing
ALLEYS as ACQUIRED in SQUARES 1880 and
1882. (2I Closing End STREET between
S1HSHRsoS S5S 2S I'd
STREET between Kansas Avenue, and Bird
Street N " also osss slosing ALLEYS LIE as
Closing TALBERT STREET and MOORE
PLACE s; ahuttins on u, 8. Reserva.
tion 343 tAnacostia Park and lying north
q 9F1s FIVE St Sterling s0 e9sag sss
% Closing BOTH STREET between
Chesapeake and Brandywine Streets. N W.
and BRANDYWINE STREET between
Nebraska Avenue and 4oth Street, n, W.;
1910 t5) Closing PROSPECT .AVENtIE,
n p; 4,vs east OF Lincoln Road: also closing
$3.50 80 Closing ANACOSTlA, AVENUE
and MEADE STREET between 40th Street
tween Lee Street and Anacostia Avenue,
n E.. and 4OTH STREET E., north of
Lane Place; also closing ALLEY as ac.
guired in Square -5071: all abutting on
STREET and EATON STREET between
IL 18th sos5Sd and 13th 13na Streets E. abuttinE
Any and all property owners interested
must file objections to said closinss in
writing before, the effective date of above
orders otherwise said order shall become
effective, on October l6 1888. as afore-
said, and the streets Tor street and alley
area) shall on and after said date become
closed. in accordance with the provisions
+ saG GR6shv dSf JOIN GeHEARs cdR
missioners of the District of Columbia.
The Washington times., 1933-10-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Ernest A. Schmidt. 40. Roanoke. Va.
S?a LenOra J. o'conner' &c. Norfolk
Joseph e. Toliver. 2s. 4s L St. N. E..
and Ivorrine Pearsall, %. 43 L St. N. E..
sRenjamin Neal. 20. 1928 First St
&TW.. and Lucy Green %. 1928 First
Milton G. Rtdseway, %, 25o7 Burri.
Floyd G. Longerbeam. %. 272sA
Ehirteenth st. N. w. and Helen b
Miller. 81. 1440 Parkwood Pl N. w.
Nilliam S. Ford. 25.- 5509 Ninth st.
sSas W.; E,.v.ni, and yiviaH IL KMpnser0eam' sS'
atest st. N. W. and Virginia sturgi.
wSsks, 20, 1915 Rowland Pl. N. W.
ERNEST Joseph Wells, 26. S25 H st.
wv. and Elizabeth E. Flint, 20. 121
&Aeth Carolina Ave. s. e.
Carl Collins. 20. 74O Fourth st. N
W ana Florence Herbert. 81. SO K
John ". Robinson, 80, Roanoke. Va,
"a s.aniey +. % Powers. - 49, 07HSNS 7ss twenty, eni
sseond st. N: W, and Ethel Fagan
u. 1927 Tenth st. N. E
sldridgs A. snight. 21. 140S St
n F.: and Nettie A. Cliff 10, 81.
8 Elmer Jacobsen. 90, 1900 ST.
:. and Helena Call 81. Pocatelo
~T. Clyde Wilkinson. 27. Richmond
h q, and Dorothy NJ. Goodman. 81
&d1, franklin st. N E.
tephen N. Norcto, ss. s1s7 Mt.