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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-25

like the early indications of the vote, the state will go on the rec- ord as the sixth, as approximately ten to one in favor. of abolishing the eighteenth amendment. While perhaps the convention itself may not be 100 per cent made up of repeal delegates, as the people of one state ordered, 1t likely will be close to it. This sort of an express sion of state opinion ought to grat- fly those who day before yesterday were appealing for more than a vote, for a demonstration.
 The election was emphasized. by some national as we'll as many state authorities, as a potential in- fiuence on other states. The trend to be taken there was seen as an encouragement or discourage ment to the repeal movement in other and less certain states. If such an effect is sound in reason ing, then the repeal movement has gained added impetus as we'll as an added state>to the list of needed repealers. Also, if there is impetus in the result, there is example in the method.
 Early and right up to the final moments the prohibition reform leaders kept on the job. taking no chances that the vote might stand as merely a casual gesture but as a, genuine public voice. In Connecticut tie prohibition re- peal leaders might profit from the demonstration. There is every reason why all the vote possible should be brought out, on each side, just as in any election on off, cials for any governmental ,divi- sion. It has taken up to the last minute for some of the convention tickets to be selected here. It ought not to go over to the last minute for every person to be made fully aware of his duties and priv ileges. There is still the recollec- ton of how the state petition for repeal was nearly a forgotten is- sue until the last few days before the election last fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-25
Our Daily Washington Letter
 U. s. Worker on Job 65 Years-Never Absent
BY RODNEY BUTCHER

--he was S7 on his last one-a senator would arise to pay public tribute to old MT Shuey.
 White House Movies.
 White House Notes: Movies con- tinue to be shown at the White House. Roosevelt's favorites are Mickey Mouse and news-reels. Hoover's favorites were newreels. .. Two books are in the presf- dents office The Chesapeake Bay Country and "The American Black Chamber"
 The first concerns the territory through which Roosevelt will jour ney when he takes his first trip on the cruiser waiting for him at Ball. timore. The second is Major Her. bert Yardley's sensational account of his work decoding secret mes- sages of foreign governments in war and postwar days. Yardley and another book not yet published were the objects of the official se- crets" bill, which recently created a furore before its passage because it's iriginal form threatened to put lot of newspapermen in Jail.
 The presidents nautical turn of mind is expressed in many parts of the White House, chiefly by hundreds of marine and river pie lures. His office book-ends are casts of harpooning whalernen. and he tells time by a clock in the form of a many-handled ship steering wheele which is attached to a, desk set bearing a barometer of similar design.
 Roosevelt has great fondness for what he calls "chits," brief notes which he scribbles on small pieces of pad paper and sends to his cabinet members and other subordinates off and on during the day as he sits at his desk. Copyright 1883. NEA Service, Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-25
(Thc Waterbury Democrat Wash
 ington COrrespondent)

:
 Washington-Proba no other government employe will ever equal the record of Theodore D. Shuey, dean of the senate's official re- porters, who is dead after 65 years of service during which he didn't miss a single day on the job.
 He first worked in the same congress that had fmpeached and almost removed Andrew Johnson from office. He served from 1863 through the reconstruction period, the heyday of free silver agitation, the World War years and into the new era of Franklin Roosevelt. Shuey used to recall times when senators would get up and start talking for four days at a time, sometimes including night ses- sions.
 Those were bitter days and they fought out big political questions" ]" he reminisced. "There were lots of republicans and only a bare hand full of democrats to defend the in- terests of the south. But they used to waste a lot of time on oratory. Now they omit flowers"
 Wouldn't Retire.
 H yOu uA0A DClOFC lAdl d 5CA- ator could and would speak for four days running, Shuey would cite you such old names as those of Garrett Davis of Kentucky and John A. Logan of Illinois. And you could look it up in the con- gressional Record, for which Shu- ey had taken it all down.
 Like he mourned the departure of the old bosses who ended with Boies Penrose. But no one could ever get faithful old MT. Shuey, bent and shuffiing as he was, to retire or take another pob. He liked ''the nice atmosphere of the senate, being surrounded bw nice gentlemen and fine personalities" !" He had many offers, but always re- fused to have anything to do with "the sordid things one meets up with in the field of competitive business" And every year, on his birthday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-25
A COLLECTION OF PRINTS
(New Haven Journai-courier)

=, (New Haven Journal Courier) H These are the days in which our country side dispalys a perfect coll lection of Currier and Ives prints. To the sadmirer of such curiosa, the thought sometimes comes with surprise, though as Stevenson puts 1t, a, man never thinks of sconsid- .ering the picture as being natural but must always say of the natural scene How like picture!"
 In the long evenings that day. light. saving Illegally, in Connecti- cut. brings us, hundreds of motor cars are pointed into the by-roads of the state, and there often parked for the sake of taking in the work of Nature. Until the very present moment, it has been the annual apple blossom display that has lured the city dweller forth along the country roads. The blos- soms of the apple tree have run fhefr course now, aHd are gone. but there are other blooms to heighten the landscapes effect.
 One of < the heritages of the community is the lilac tree. an- other is the candle-ladened horse CHE0LHQl, anu HI ihSoS >essy~ - are rioting with bloom. To con- sider these in their proper setting beside a dwelling in the country is to be transported from the dusty gloom of the present to past that possesses more of color than the world actually knew in the old days. To spend moments in the midst of such display as the country now car, furnish us. is tc
 undergo a "curc" quite as efficient as one taken after long travel.
 Not to every person may be given the artists ability to see. bus no one. 1t would seem. Is alive and normal at the moment who cannot extract form the spring scene a little of the feast that has been spread there fer his inner being: The prints of Mossrs Currier and Ives bring what seem fabulous sums from the collector, and 1n tho country to-day. tho "why" Of It all may bc learned,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-25
HabitabIe Cities

One of the problems of modern cities IS the maintenance of their residence sections. Inhabitants insist on moving farther and farther out, often into suburbs where they cease to share in the cities government while taking advantage of their business and cul- tural opportunities. The moving IS per- fectly natural. Dirt. smoke, encroaching industrial plants drive them out. Zoning is one of the remedies now being applied here and there. Better planning of apart ment houses is another suggested remedy. When they are crowded together on narrow lots, allowing little light, air or space to occupants. they soon cease to be attractive to families with any interest in health and comfort.
 Smoke and smells nuisances, declares member of the American Institute of Archi- tects. must be eliminated if cities are to keep their residence sections. In most cases, the existence of excess smoke indicates waste of fuel. It is curious lack of intelligence which permits nuisances to exist which themselves mean losses to the companies pro- ducing them. More and better parks and playgrounds in which beauty and esthetic values are maintained as well as amusement features are another civic need. Better dis tribution and control of traffic is essential. So. too. is slum elimination. Altogether. the cities have a big job ahead, but it is one well worth undertaking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-25

It certainly is good reading to learn that not one of the 20 members of the J. P. Morgan and company paid any income taxes for the years lo3l and l932, We don't see any reason why. if these millionaires dis regard this federal obligation. the rest of us should be suckers. And right now there is a plan afoot to increase income taxes again. That certainly isn't very democratic pro- posal. Why not let Uncle Sam collect some of. the millions in back taxes that are evil dently owing to him. It would enable a lot of us who are forced to scrimp and save to meet our snall income. tax payments to face the future. No doubt the Mofgan partners got out of their income tax payments legiti- mately, but if these men who can wsll af- ford to pay income taxes are evading, such payments what effect will it have on the multitude who accept the tax cheerfully. al- though it works just as much ashardship proportionately. Pretty small potatoes. we call it. y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-25
TWO LABOR MATTERS
(Hartford Times)

As a precaution against tempt ing sweat shops into this state, Connecticut may be obliged to es- tablish reasonable minimum wage laws for women and children in industry, the rates of such wages to be fixed with proper regard for the competition in labor of adult men. K
 There should not, at this time, be enacted a law fxing eight hours as the days work for employees of the state. In many instances. such a law would increase expense un-
 warrantably. To discriminate in the statutes with reference to the work Is impracticable during the short time left of the session. The superintendence of the employees can ordinarily bc trusted to lay out the work and hours without im- posing hardship.
 Two bills, covering the subjects referred to above. were brought out unfavorabiy by, the labor com-
 mittee in the legislature. Both
 were held up yesterday on tho | floor Of tho senate. The first bill should receive attention enough tc Impress upon the public the i'm. portancs Of Connecticut responsi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-25
So They Say

Since the signature of the Ver- sailles treaty, which was to be the foundation of better times for all peoples, 224,900 persons in our nation have committed suicide men, women and chfldren-almost exclusively out of misery.-Chan- cellor Adolf Hitler of Germany.
 Those who. expect my fast to kill me will be pleasantly disappoint- ed.-Mahatma Gandhi.
 The thew deal" is one of the few campaign slogans in She his- tory of American politics to out live the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of an election year--Roy w. Howard, newspaper publisher.
 If all the nations will agree wholly to eliminate from posses sion and use the weapons which make possible a successful attack, defenses will automatically become impregnable and the frontiers and independence of every nation will become secure.-President Roose- welt.
 They tell me the Rockefellers aren't doing any too we'll these days, either-Kid Williams, former bantam weight champion. now a taxi driver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-25
AsHazardous Condition

New Havens new drill shed. the Goffe Street Armory, needs new floor. he armory is just three years old and the con- dition, said to be serious, has been known in official military circles. Yet action has not been taken due to the fact that no funds were obtainable in the office of the Quarter master General to construct new floor. It seems to us that in case like this there might be a legislative probe to determine just why comparatively new state armory should be equipped with a floor that goes bad in three years The average citizen IS naturally concerned.
 So far as we can learn there have been sporadic attempts to rectify the condition ot the dri1lshed floor, but it was plain that all that could be done would be to put in an entirely new floor. And as we said above. the money for this project wasn't obtainable offhsnd No, we wouldn't think 1t would be. But why should the state be obliged to pay for new floor? Surely there must have been some sort of a contract or an article of agreement that would protect the state from just what has happened. If not, then it is high time that probe of the cir- SuIHStduCSS dttSHuiliS ShSS''0h VI >--~ armory was started.
 We can't quite conceive any private indl- vidual standing for the floor or his home showing signs of eaving in after only three years occupancy. And he certainly would take his troubles to the builder if 1t did, not to mention possible suit in the event of injuries. The same holds true of the armory. Supposing the floor breaks during drill. which we are led to understand are few and far between because officers fear just some such tragic occurrence. what would happen9 Suppose the armory IS rented for a bazaar or similar entertainment and the crowds present cause the floor to break through. Where will the state be them Holding the well-known bag, we'd say. This is no time to mourn bad job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-25
HEARTY FAREWELL TO c. DAN DRUF1

rhouph in my youth I never did apply hot
 and rebellious liquors in my piouu, ou,sda fo my .oain for the control of dandfuf without get ling my hair all messed with the stun. Su.
 by devoting myself diiisenty 70 nnn.t have so much hair. This also makes the shampoo
 less onerous task. ..,o. x,o
 doctors give it you might imagine we know
 int ahouf dandruff For instance it is pity riasis steadoides on Mondays and Fridays' seborrhea oleosa by the week eno' anu SeDo' rhea on Sundays and holidays
 The most satisfactory remedy Tor oahui u,i is sulphur regularly and persistently appneo
 best in a pomade One good lornluia ioi . pomade IS:
 Precpitated sulphur ...... l dram
 Soen 10 grains
 Ianolin, Iaap glycerin and rose water, equal
 parts tried and true e foTmuia %Sms A for dand
 ruff pomade is: oa. ora,nsi Precipitated sulphur .......... ldram Cold Cream .-' o1 The pomade will be perfectly smooth 'l,,, II properly made, ana not parucie v can be felt in 1t.
 Part the hair. rub wee bit of the pomade in with the finger tips, and then part the nail IT at another place and repeat. In this way It IS sufficient to cover about one-fourth or the scalp each night Apply the pomade IaNn, fully each evening. One night week ihsteao of the pomade, take a shampoo. Then sec ond week of treatment. Continue Tor rom three to six weeks. and you will have the dand- What, for ever? We'll for season any how. once you have gained control of 1t. an occasional application of the pomade TOT night or two will keep it controlled. Less effective than the sulphur I. pomaae 'at;oe treatment and less adruous to use' IS a iotioa of ten grain of resorcin, and ten grains oi salicylic acid to the ounce of toilet water. To this a few drops of castor oil may be added to prevent excessive dryness of hair and scalp Apply a small qauntity of the lotion to the scalp occasionally, every day at first. not se often later No harm if it gets on the hair But persons with very blond or gray haii should know that the resorcin stains the hail reddish or brownish sometimes.
 How often should the scalp be washed In some cases where the scalp is very oily, a daily shampoo. is advisable. In most cases once week is often enough. There is no hy- gienic objection to washing the hair as often as YOU wish. If the hair is too dry and fluffy after a shampoo. apply few drops of any pure oil to the scalp. such as frseh castor oil. ol olive oil or petrolatum (mineral oi). use only plain soap for the shampoo, and rinse the hair repeatedly to remove all soap.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-25
Some Excuse For Kicking

There IS really some excuse for the com plaints that hotel keepers are registering With legislative leaders these days. And we must confess that it would seem is if their plalnts are falling on deaf ears. But 1t should not be considered discrimination. So far as we can sec. the hotel keepers are securing about sas much response from the Legislature as are other aggrieved groups that want the liouor control act amended No doubt this led in part to the demand for repeal of the entire act and removal of the present liquor commission. We are opposed to that, but not necessarily to granting certain privileges that the law now denies.
 We do think that hotels might be ae- corded few rights that would enable them to compete successfully with others who are now catering to those with beer appetltes. As it now stands hotel can only sell beer in its main dining room and then. when ac- companied by msal We'll admit that we are strong for this clause of food and drink being sold together. It does prevent certain places revertng to the old type of saloon. Perhaps it may deny somebody drink of beer simply because that individual doesn t want to buy food or can't afford to do so. But there are places provided for just such service.
 Hotels, we think. should be allowed to sell beer in any room in which food IS sold. They should also be allowed to serve it in rooms to regularly registered guests not for some person who may hire room just for this purpose. whether it be accompanied by food order or not If our hotels were obliged to follow these rules and these alone we'll wager that in time the entire puzzling topic would adjust itself satisfactorily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-25
BLoDGErrs PROPOSAL
(Hartford Times)

Whatever may be said as to the merits of the details, which are not yet public, it is evident that State Tax Commissioners Blodgett has presented a plan for state well fare aid which attacks the problem lon a wide front" . It would cre- ate an administrative state com mission; prescribe standards for relief: issue $10,000,000 in state bonds; make he state eligible for federal aid: guarantee municipal bonds; require cities and towns to match state aid dollar for dollar, and take over financial administra- ton of municipalities whose bonds are in default.
 This is the most definite, and comprehensive plan yet laid before Governor Cross and legislative leaders. It aims to utilize local re- sources as much as possible. This is commendabie, as Is the purpose to place state guarantee behind new municipal bonds where alocal communitys credit is not adequate to give them satisfactory market. As to the fate of bonds outstand- ing, since they are not to have this state guarantee in being re- funded, bondholders are apparent ly to be protected in part by hav- ing the state take charge of the finances of such communities. Re- lieved of share of the burden of welfare aid. the spectre of default may not invade municipal treas uries. In any event, the bondhold- CTS would have the benefit of deal- ing with a state agency and per- manent default would be unlikely. City and town governments are creatures of the state and would in desperate straits become its wards.
 Chief interest will be in the pro- posed $1O,000,000 bond issue pro- vision. This raises 'the question whether Connecticut is prepared to depart from its pay-as-you-go policy. It is known that other tn- terests are hoping that once the bond opening has been made. other projects can be included under this form of state financing. Once the lock is off the door 1t is. going to be even more difficult than 1t has been in recent years to keep pro- motors of large appropriations from entering.
 Tn connection with a bond issue arises. of course. the question as to how it shall be financed. Matur- ities will be spread over a period of years but interest charges and serial payments on principal will have to be arranged for from the outset. Thsi brings up the ques- ton of new taxes or economics 1n present administration costs, or both. Again it is evident that the state budget for the coming bien- nium FhouId not be enacted until
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-25
Time To Act

Connecticuts Legislature has laid itself open to criticism on various counts this year. Nothing, though, seems to approach the latest James w. Hook, chairman of the Connecticut Unemployment Commission. has just announced that the state stands to lose its share of the $500,000,0OO federal aid unless action IS taken al this session. Appropriate relief legislation must be enacted before the U. s, Government will distribute to any state its proportionate share in the relief funds. As yet no measures have been adapted in this state. And to speak the truth we don't think any are forthcoming.
 It is too bad that Connecticut can't get share of this $500.000.000 fund. But as Mir Hook says, If Connecticut were in position to share in the distribution of this fund, her cities and towns would be eligi- ble to reimbursement from the Federal gov ernment in the current year in the propor- tion of one-third of their expenditures for Unemployment relief. This reimbursement would give substantial relief to local tax paycrs in all hard-pressed cities and towns in the state.
 MT Hook further explains that the federal grants are so based that no state can obtain one unless it first sets up an Emergency Re- lief Commission. A bill creating just such < body has been pending in the Legislature sinee January. It is known as Senate Bill 366 There is barely week of legislating left in Connecticut. Governor Cross has conferred with Senate and House leaders. not to mention public and private officials. but to date no plan of action has been adopted. May we hope that in the few
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-25

Camp Roosevelt is now being established in the Coekaponset State Forest with Con necticuts first contingent of the Reforesta- ton Army. Others will follow in short or der We don't suppose that the work these men will do will become readily apparent to the majority of residents of the state. But certainly those who know the value of thin ming out our forests building roads through them to act as fire breaks etc, will realize full we'll the immense saving to state which cannot afford to appropriate funds to do it under state supervision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-25

New York will be the sixth state to rati- fy the repeal of the 18th amendment. This became clear when New York states voters went to the polls Tuesday and overwhelm- ingly voted for the wet delegates to the state convention. At this writing it was not clear how many dry delegates there would be but it is quite apparent the number will be very slim and consequently will not have voice in detating the states vote on the amendment Tremendous wet votes were run up all over the state. with New York city naturally showing the greatest wet strength. The vote in New York was not surprising. Even vets will eonecdc that it means little or nothing SO far as ultimate repeal of the 8th amendment is concerned
 New York has been safely wet all along
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-25
Here, There And EDeryyhere

all financial legislation has been considered. Before the state levies new taxes the legislature should be moved to allocate part of the un- curtailed state highway depart ment's appropriation. to other. more urgent, purposes. Welfare relief, if the state is to undertake 1t, certainly has a larger claim on
 revenue than new highway con- struction. The situation as whole challenges prompt and comprehen- sive consideration by the legisla- turc. The Blodgett plan contains some important provisions as a
 basis for consideration and action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-25

But with six states already in the wet coll umn and no dissenting votes to date, the drys will soon have to change their tactics of conceding various states and claiming that if just one goes their way the outcome is safe. As it looks to us now there will be steady procession of states ratifying the repeal amendment until many more than the nec- essary thirty-six have signed on the dotted line