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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
LOCAL AND NAUGATUCK .,,-s
 MEN AWARDED PATIENTS

Two Waterbury and n Nauga- tuck assignor were included on tne patent list issued this morning py the United states Patent onice in Washington, D. O., to Connecticut inventors. Charles T. Brennan re ceived q patent for his cut.on mechanism for ball machines wn,ie Arthur L.. Fills, of New Hocneiie. N. r.. assIgnor to the. WaterDury Tool Co, received one for his driv- ing mechanism for reciprocaung nlachiDes. Ernest Hopkinson cf New York city, asslgnor to tns Nauagtuck Chemical Co. receivea q patent on the manufacture or fbfous sheet material.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
Woman Paints As
 Fire Sweeps Kitchen
Mrs John Jakstas Unconscious for Almost an Hour at
 Early Morning Blaze

A kitchen fire, which caused llt- tle damage, but plenty of excite ment to interest firemen and police men and tho neighbors of Mrs John Jakstas in whose home at 105 South Leonard street the blaze oc- cured. The high light of the in- cident was the discovery of Mrs Jakstas in m unconscious condi- ton in room adjoining the kitch- on. Bremen looked for evidence of an explosion to account for the woman's condition, but found no-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
End Serious Coughs
 With Creomulsion

Don't let them get a strangle hold. Fight germs quickly. Creomulsion com pines the 2 best helps known to modern science. Powerful but harmless. Pleasant to take. No narcotics. Your druggist will refund your money if any cough or cold no matter how long standing Is not re. heved by Creomulsion. (adv.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27
Paying The Liquor Board

Discussion of the salary that shall be paid the members of the liquor control board is, to our way of thinking, being needlessly prolonged. Surely on the basis of the amount of work that will be allotted to each one under the terms of the control act a suitable salary could be fixed. It should not necessarily be low, nor should it be such as to cause intense rivalry for places on the board. Personally We would have preferred to have seen the members of the commis- sion named before the salary for each was set. But as 1t now stands there seems 10 be dispute among members of the state board of finance and control as 10 what constitutes a salary commensurate with the office.
 Salaries of commissionerships in this state vary considerably. A good many of them pay considerably more than even the office of governor and do not entail any more work or responsibility. Judging by the recent action of our state legislators in sanctioning the elimination of the salaries of the members of the state tuberculosis commission we should judge that large sal aries for the three members of the liquor board would be taboo. However, to them is going to be entrusted the task of main taining temperance in this state. Control of liquor is form of temperance in which the appeal is to the normal intelligence of an individual.
 Keeping this in mind we do not under stand why there should be much pickering over the commissioners salaries. They cer- tainly will be worthy of their hire. And if the finance board can't decide what that will be then it certainly shouldn't be asked to place value on other jobs in the state. People are becoming rather dis8usted with the way the question of returning liquor control to the state is being handled. There has been entirely too much political palavering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27

StoeckeI remarked, "such q de- mand unquestionably exists"
 The reports indicate that ap- proximately $l,000, ,0OO may be pruned from the registrations total; q reduction, that is, of about one-third on individual listlrgs. Motorists should note that this does not imply an actual sav!ng It is obvious that the need for rev enue from motor vehicle asgesa- ments is ns imperative as ever. that mo portion of the total amount of C 'ections required can Do much rc lccd." The purpose of registration fee reductions Is to provide "casier tax payment plans and H. better distribution of tho burden" Decreased revenues from one source must be balanced with increased revenue from other sources.
 Here again is projected drastic revision of traditional practice. Caution in such matters is ever q virtue. Commissioners Stoeckel reassures observers with the an- nouncement that considerable re- search and study of past collec- tIons will be made before any def mite plan is proposed. While conducting such research he will have the support of motorists. AS he himself has stated: "the tlme has come when public sentimeip will support q radical change it the methods of assessment and col lection of motor vehicle taxes"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27
Mandated Islands

What will be done about Japan's man dated islands in the Pacific. now that she is out of the League of Nations, makes a nice question for those who haven't any thing nearer home 10 argue about. A man date is a trust. and the trusteeship of those coral isles of the South Seas was given Japan as League member She says she intends to keep them.
 Probably all or the allied powers that gave themselves mandated territory at Vcr- sailes feel the same way about theirs. But it isn't good international form to say so publicly. The incident. though, opens up the whole question of the mandates and their ultimate destiny. Germany, which contributed nearly all of the territory will probably have something to say about the matter before long. And Hitler will say il with blast that will be heard round the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27

ment Co refer the measure Co the military committee was badly defeated 316 to 6S. That must have gwen everybody An 'nkling of what was Co come later. Suffice it 10 say that the House has once more displayed tendency to fight shoulder to shoulder with President Roosevelt
 We can't predict Senate action on the measure other than ultimate passage It may go through that body with as much of a drive as il did through the House. Certainly it's greatest proponent. Senator Norris will be present to speed it on it's way. And in the past it has always been the Senate tha! was the quicker of the two legislative bod ies to show approval of the plan 10 put Muscle Shoals into operation. even though that included government operation of the power plant there. At any rate the power lobby has collapsed. In it's day it. exerted tremendous influence in our national Cap tai. However. we can well do without hay ing out national legislation favored by it's special spices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27
Time to Stop Lobbies

From various quarters in the American Legion come demands that the lobby it has maintained in Washington be now with drawn. In some cases the demand IS merely recognition of the fact that the lobby has ceased to be effective. Its power was broken by the general public and Congress sional response to the Presidents economy proposal.
 Another reason for withdrawal of the lobby appears to be a real change of heart on the part of the Legion. or perhaps the rise to power of the large group within the organization which never favored the lobby work. That group has become vocal. It is now suggesting, in addition to ending the lobby. abandonment of the bonus cash payment demand support of the govern ments economy program and acceptance of the principle of compensation for war in juries only.
 With this victory primarily achieved by aroused public opinion. there is hope of sim liar victories to follow There are many Hobbies. as usual. seeking to raid the United States treasury for their own special groups. All of them should be discredted and re- moved. The legislative tasks at Washing ton are hard enough without them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27
Power Lobby Broken?

Judging by the way the House approved of the administration Tennessee river pro- feet the much-vaunted power lobby that once held official Washington in its grip seems to be broken. Of course the public utility industries have been coming in for considerable criticism ever since the lnsulls fled the country. And inasmueh as President Roosevelt had sgnihed his intentions before being inaugurated to work for the utillzA- ton of the stored up energy m the Ten nessee river valley the opposition that ths powerful power lobby once was able to muster vanished in mid air.
 Never has a bill in which Muscle Shoals has been concerned passed legislative body of Congress with the steam-foller force of the present one. It mustered just 300 votes with only 9l opposing. Even before the final ballot was taken a proposed amend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27
Here, There And Euerywhere

the typographical maps prepared by the United States government, and now more than Oycars old.
 Of course these topographicai maps show none of the modern state highways and for that reason. are only of use to those who have sufficient knowledge of the state to distinguish between the roads which have remained unimpr0ved. and those which have been aband- oned or closed in the meantime. They all look alike on the topo- graphical maps.
 There have been important changes. of coure. such as the ex- tension of some railroad lines and the closing Of others: tile dcvel- opments of cities and suburbs; the creation of large bodies Of water (such as Lake Zoar and Lake Can dlewood); the alteration of the lines of highways, and. so forth. There were also errors in the con- tours shown by the old maps.
 It does seem as if the prepara- ton of new map, preferably by airplane survey, could be made n elf-liquidating project by the sale of the maps. If made on the scale of the old typographical maps Gone mile to the inch, approxi- mately) or larger. the airplane maps would show a wealth of de- tail and would become of inestim- able value in all planning of high ways, power lines. public utility de- veiopments, real estate develop ments and the like. They would furnish the basis for greatly im- proved road maps. Of coures, as they would show at n glance the kind and condition of such road pictured.
 Several towns have had serial surveys made of their own limits for the purpose Of checking tax assessments, and they report that the process has been profitable to the town in every case. This in- licates another reason for aerial mapping--a reason which appeals more to the tax collector than the taxpayer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27

Wisconsin became the second state to ratify the repeal of the 18th amendmsnt Tuesday. It's state convention. consisting of fourteen men and one woman. voted unanimously 10 place the state on record as opposed to the l Sth amendment. The ae- ton was expected following the election of fifteen wet candidates some weeks ago. so the convention was but a mere formality that had to be compiled with in order to obey the constitutional mandate. It win be that way in many states. While the state conventions must be held their vote will be known as soon as the delegates are elected That might indicate to some peo- pie that the convention is useless piece of . machinery. Senator Lonergan thinks SO. He has asked for ratification or rejection of proposed amendments by popular vote. Why not? We're doing it now. but we carry the process one step further. by re- cordng formal vote at convention. It costs more to do this.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27

Adequate support for the measure now before the Legislature asking an appropria- ton of $l00,000 for purchase of additional land at Sherwood Island is slowly forming in Fairfield county. The state park. the first ever bought by the state, has been extremely slow of development. One req son was its location. While the state owns some 50 acres with half mile frontage on the Sound it does not own an approach to the spot and of necessity must trespass upon private property 10 come 10 the beach. Las, year the state held lease on the Elwood property which gave it good road to the park and also adequate parking space. This property has been offered to the state by its owners. It probably will be bought event usily so why not now. Even the voice of economy need not dispute the fact that If the state delays in this matter as il did for so many years the ultimate cost will be much greater than il IS now. And who knows but what some political allgnmen; may turn aside the project just as il did for so many years, Wed suggest prompt se-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27
A GIFT OF SPRING.
(fIartford courant)

We may find 1t in the market now, for price, and in a fort night farmers hereabout should find their own gardens yielding enough for the table, If "enouglf' be possible. Perhaps 1t is impos- sible, for this thing is so greatly to be desired that one wonders thnt there Is no law prohibiting It's use under various pains and penn- nlties.
 We have asparagus in mind. The markets carry 1t, as we have said, and the home supply should be available soon for,' after some work in the first year. asparagus gets on very well with minlmum of labor on the part of the hus- bandman. He must, when begin ming n bed, dig trenches near n foot in depth, fertilize them Bener- ousiy, put in the roots, keep the area free from weeds during the summer and leave the rest to na- ture.
 By the second year he may har- vest a few meals, cutting the shoots with some discretion, but when the third summer comes he may har- vest asparagus at his will and he will discover that. no matter how neatly packed and graded may be the asparagus he buys at the market, 1t cannot equal that which comes from his own vegetable gar den. That is reasonable enough for the grower and nature alone have worked together to produce 1t; there has been no middleman.
 And what other product from the garden equals 1t? We can think of naught save lettuce with oil, vinegar and sugar on 1t. but aspar.. agus reQdires only to be boiled and served with all the butter that the housewife feels she can afford. Then one should eat 1t and disre- gard whatever other food tho table may offer. for no. one ever had his i'll of this notwithstanding that 1t came from his own plot. The native article should be with us shortly and many q backyard farmer will thank heaven that he has lived to enjoy 1t for another year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27
Two-to-One Republican

The final selection of former Lieutenant Governor Samuel B. Spencer as the third member of Governor Crosss liquor com mission puts the democratic party of Con- necticut in the usual hole it apparently has occupied since time immemoral, be IL democrat or republican at the helm. We see no need for such msgnanimity at tbis time or at any other time, any more than we see the powers in Washington now exercising it nationally. But up here in Connecticut, apparently, we must be different or the republicans won't let us win elections every twenty years or so.
 However, to our way of thinking neither is that the way to keep democrats demo- cratic, not that we uphold the actions of the so-callcd fenee-jumpers and party busters of the present ineffective legislative body in Hartford, but when there are offices to bestow, and what is furthermore. democrats fully capable of filling them. neither is that good politics. All along the . Waterbury Democrat has bitterly criticized opposition to the governors wishes In the matter of setting up liquor commission. It is the only intelligent. as he puts it, way to handle the situation under present condi- tions Still we do not think it would have been going amiss if the governor had kept the commission at least in the family.
 Such judgment. whatever the reason the governor made it. does not help materially in holding together the democratic party in Connecticut Politics is hard and fast game and no party gets anywhere by pussy footing to the other side. Eventually Il finds itself where 1t started from, namely on the outside. Patronage, any way you take it. and politics cannot exist entirely without it, belongs to the winning side. The idea that the other fellow has to be placated in order to get his vote now and then, when the occasion suits him, never tsnds to the building up of real party sfrength. If there are positions due dem oerats in Connecticut, take them and sink or swim on the outcome. It IS no more than the partys due. Republicans always did and will. why not democrats? Cover nor Cross. we think. has once more leaned backwards in trying not to appear over partisan. Will it pay' Governor Cross, perhaps. but the party, no.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27
Monday Sessions?

Possibility of the Legislature holding ses- sions on Monday looms now with at least 600 bills scheduled for action. Some pro- vision for this was made recently. but as yet nothing difinite has been announced. At that time both Monday and Saturday sessions were threatened. There won't be any objection from legislators, we imagine. to a longer legislative week. Certainly that course of action is to be preferred to the only other alternative, namely. extending the legislative session by calling special one.
 Under the provisions of our state laws "The General Assembly shall adjourn sine die not later than the first "Wednesday after the first Monday in June following it's or ganization' This means that this year the Assembly could continue in session until June 7. That is only five weeks away. Tn that time ordinarily there would be twenty-two legislative days counting tomor- row as one and eliminating Memorial Day on which undoubtedly there will be no session.
 It does not seem possible that the Leg islature can successfully conclude its bust ness m LZ OdyS N>eItdiHly il N"" "s '"~ rate it has proceeded to date. However the addition of Monday as a legislative day would only add five more days to the total Saturdays would give four more days for legislating Perhaps if the rule governing controversial matters on Friday was tenn porarily abolished action might be speeded up sufficiently to enable prompt adjourn ment with the books clean.
 However. Connecticut isn't the only state in a similar predicament. Massachusetts legislators now expect to remain in session until August. They had expected to ad- journ about the 7th of July. but so many controversial matters have come up that ses- sions were prolonged far beyond reasonable expectation. That has dragged out our ses- sion intolerably, too. We hope for prompt adjournment in June. but if it can't be done. it just can't.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27

We'll. Uncle Sam and Mexico are going to straigbten out the Rio Grande after all. The U. s. Senate has just approved the treaty with our southern neighbor calling for giant engineering task. The new river channel will be shortened about 70 miles under the proposed plan. Neither country gains much additional land and no cities or towns will find themselves in a new country. Incidentally the project calls for flood retention dam that will create a reservoir of 100000 acre feet storage capacity. Uncle Sam is rapidly forging to the front in the engineering field. Pretty soon we'll be moving mountains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27
So They Say

We cannot possibly, go back to q gold coin standard unless vast ,ew supplies of gold are discovered. Prof Harvey A. Wooster of Ober-
 lin College.
 
 am tired of all this mystery about wrestling. l nm for honest championships, openly arrived at.
 --Joe Havoldi, werstler.
 . &
 We want new deal. We feel we are entitled to 1t. Diego Abeito, secretary. pueblo of Isleta.
 
 We all realize that at the mo. ment the governments great ob- ject is not onlg to sec that peo- pie are not hungry and are not without shelter, but to see that wherever possible people are given work and the feeling that they. are actually doing something in return for what they are being paid. Mrs Franklin D: Roosevelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27
A Book a Day by BRUCE CATION
A Novel For The Mystics

"A Man named Luke" by March Cost, is a novel which seems bound to arouse two diametricaily op- posed reactions among the reading public.
 Some people will find 1t fl book of extreme beauty. great tender ness and moving, poetic insight Others will find 1t totally incom- prchensible and more than, a little boring.
 This reviewer belongs to the first group. I don't mind saying that 1t struck me as one of the most satisfying novels of the year. But if you are a matter-of-fact person to whom mysticism is abhorrent, warn you now to lay off. You won't like 1t a bit. It deals with an English doctor and his love for an American girl. and 1t isn't the sort of book whose plot can be summed up in q para graph. For it offers the breath taking thesis that past and future are only different facts of an all- embracing present; that all the realities of this world are shadows cloaking another world of stupen- dous majesty and wonder, and that all of our pains and heartaches and disappointements will some day be mere incidents which we can look back upon with timcless tranquility.
 TO present that viewpoint in a novel, making death itself q mere incident and assuring a skeptical modern. world that life Is endless and agcless, requires much skin. That skill this author has, In abundance.
 "A Man Named Luke" has, to my mind, just one real defect. It's author belongs in that long list of English authors which includes, by the way, the late John Gals worthy--who simply, cannot get . life-like American down on paper.
 Printed by Knopf, the book is priced at $2.60.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27
MOTOR TAX REVISION
tNew Haven Journal-c Courier.

(New Haven Journai-Courier.)
 Reports from Hartford that Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Robbins E. stoeclsei contemplates q downward revision of rcgistra- ton fee schedules bring welcome news to Connecticut motorists. The present system was stabilized dur ing 1921 and has continued with but minor changes since that date. In 1925. the motor vehicles de- pertinent submitted to. the General Assembly q proposal for revision. Despite "considerabie support" the measure was defeated: the de- mnnd for change, so ran the argu- ment. was not sufficient e merss approval. There now remains. however. little doubt that. as MT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-27
Our Daily Washington Letter
 No One Can Predict Effect of Going Off Gold
BY RODNEY BUTCHER
nations to the gold standard. which Ia xanaro Inptra1

nations to the gold standard, which is generally desired.
 While the extent of our "reha- ton" is likely to fall somewhere between the experience of tho British and the drastic imitation practiced by the French q few years ago, the British compari- son is by far the best both as re- guards the immediate present and the prospects.
 The boom in British markets In September, 1891, was primar- fly due to belief that currency imitation was sure to follow. The current boom in our own markets Is based on q similar belief, al- though present operations cannot involve any accurate forecasts of what is going to happen to money and prices.
 Effect on Trade
 Most other nations went off gold with Britain and plugged their ex- ports as hard as they knew how, so that by the first of this year our exports had fallen to about 29 per cent of their 1929 value. while those of other countries were about 38 per cent of theirs. Meanwhile. E-gland reduced her adverse bal aI/a of trade by per cent.
 Going off gold now leaves the world without 6 monetary yard stick, subject to futtering ex- change rates and threats of race In depreclated currencies. That's situation which the world s statesmen are expected to remedy. The British want a restoration of the gold standard on workable basis. Now that there Is no longer any nourishment in picking on the American dollar her statesmen pre- sumably will be more anxious to restore monetary stability if they can get what they consider the requisite concessions on tariffs. in- | ternational debts and other factors In the world trade jam.