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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06
Paris Letter
BY SAMUEL DASHIELL United Press Staff Correspondent

(Onltcu ffeSS StalI SOFreSIOnucut)
 Paris - (UP) The recent stabilization of the dollar at slightly more than 6 1-2 cents to the franc, may give prospective tourists to France some idea of the prices of every day things they will need.
 Figured at between and z cents, according to the degree of devaluation, the American dollar no longer commands the same re- spect here as 1t used to, when any hotel cashier or bar, and many stores, would gladly change them at fair rates. For the benefit of tourists, French currency, apart from one and two franc pieces, is circulated in five, ten and twenty franc silver pieces.
 The five franc piece. about the size of a quarter,-is 30 cents plus The ten franc piece can be re- garded as 65 cents. The twenty franc piece, about the size of silver dollar, is the same as $1.30.
 The bronze one franc piece is 1-2 cents, or more than our nickel.
 the bronze two franc piece is more than our dime or about I3 cents.
 The everyday articles will cost, | trasnlated into American money, as follows (1O per cent necessary tip, included): A cup of coffeee, according to the cafe, from 2 to 20 cents, although the average is 12 cents. A sandwich from 12 to 25 cents. French cigarettes, IF cents Cor dinary).
 American cigarettes, 40 cents (popular brands). French aperitifs from 12 to 25 cents.
 American Cocktails. 40 cents. Whiskey and seltzer, 50 to 70 cents.
 Glass of beer, 15 to 25 cents. Postage stamps foreign) 10 cents.
 l An average meal in an average
 place, ordinary wine, $1.3O (2O
 francs). An average taxi-ride 40 cents at
 francs.
 | Autobus from 5 to 15 cents ac- cording to distance (second class). :. Average tip for small service, Ia cents or francs. Average tip for special service, 34 cents or francs. Many small hotels are advertis- ing boarding house rates, or pen sion rates at an average of 40 franc, per day. which with the tip is about $3 per day. This does not include wine or coffee, although it would be wise to add another dol lar. The summer tourist, if any, can count on a pleasant soJourn at $5 per day. this being just the bare necessities of lodging and food. It does not count laundry thor souvenirs, nor side trips. nor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06
So They Say

The genius of the new deal lies in the application of science to government and contemplates the reapplication of the doctrines of co-operation. The attack on the new deal is economic rather than political.-Homer $. Cummings, attorney general.
 When man starts to interfere with the things which give his wife happiness, and vice versa, marriage hits the rocks-Cary Grant, motion picture actor.
 The passenger in the car is equally liable with the driver if he fails to call attention to ap- preaching vehicles, when 1t appears an accident is imminent.-Munic- ipal Judge Pickens, Denver, Colo.
 The great aim of education should be to make those who go out from school conscious of the forces that are changing the con- ditions of life for everybody.-Prof. John Dewey, dean of American philosophers,
 Most of us feel that mass pro- duction is responsible for some of the bad pictures produced.-Jesse IL. Lasky, motion picture producer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06
A Book a Day hy BRUCE CATION
Songs Show Change In American Life

There is a sentimental and vaguely melancholy pleasure to be gained out of thumbing through a stack of popular song hits of by gone days. We build up odd as- sociations around those ephemeral tunes. To hear the music again, or even to read the words or look at the gaudy covers, is sometimes a lot of fun.
 And if you enjoy that sort of thing, "They All Sang" by Ed ward B. Marks, is a book that will please you immensely. For in this book one of the nations leading song publishers presents his "reminiscences, copiously illus trated with pictures of old-time singers, and reproductions of old time songs, and the result is some highly enjoyable reading.
 To some readers, the mere fact that all the old-time favor ties are brought to life again will be the main thing. Others may prefer the innumerable thumb nail sketches which MT. Marks gives of theatrical and music hall stars-Bert Williams, Tony Pas GOT, Weber and Fields, Paul Dres- ser, Irving Berlin. and the rest. Still others will be fascinated by the way in which the changing fortunes of the song publishing business mirror recent changes in American life.
 Writing and publishing popular songs isn't what is used to be. The radio and the talking movie have replaced the old variety hall and beer garden. A good song used to sell a million copies; now sale of 100000 is phenomenal. Forms of entertainment have changed, and so have styles in popular music, because of pro- found changes in national life. , But, however you look at it, you're pretty likely to find "They l'All Sang" an unusually entertain ing book.
 Published by Viking, 1t is priced at $3.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06

Blooms chief composition, Love Light Waltzes." Eddie Bowling, who has written a wealth of his own songs, gets his own songs. For Baron Kippy Schall of Hun gary, Sidney plays the latest importation from Berlin or Paris. Senator Capper of Kansas, Sid- ney knows, likes to dance to a
 fast one-step. Senator Tydings wants sophisticated fox trots and waltzes. John Philip Hill of Maryland favors "The Count of Luxemberg" which he can sing in German.
 WARNING
 The action of the House in fejecting 275 to 110-for a sec ond time-Mrs Roosevelt's pet project for government fi- nanced office furniture factory at Rockville, w. Va, was real warning to the administration.
 Congressme clamor for a change in the iron-rule tactics with which the House has been handled. The dictatorial "gag" rules enforced on the chamber have aroused the members to fighting pitch.
 Facing uncertain reelection many cOngressmen simply can- not afford to be held up before critical constituents as rubber stamps. It Is not only bad poli- tics on their part, but also [ blunder for the administration, which could get all 1t wants from the chamber with less Ob- viously harsh methods. Unless 1t sOftens its manners there will be an explosion in the near fu- ture that will rock the capi-. tai.
 The vote against Mrs Roose- velt's factory shows what is go- ing on under the surface among House members. Little was to be heard about the merits of the proposal under consideration. But there was great deal of irate raging over "dictators'.
 Repeatedly the comment heard was: This is the last straw. It is bad enough be- ing bossed by men, but I draw the line at being bossed by wOman."
 RRY-GO-ROUND
 Washington's Representative Marion A. Zioncheck is taking no chances with the capitals social lobby The youth full militant liberal accepts no social engagements, refuses to attend any affair where evening clothes are called for Tom Blanton, raucous-voiced, self styled watch dog of the treas ury' plays poker with group of House cronies every Satur- day night. The stakes are low, and Elanton is usually on the losing end Representative Ross Collins, Mississippi's in- fluential and hard-working chairman of the War Depart ment appropriation sub- commit tee, is 8 devotee of the rasslin' game. His one recreation is a weekly visit to a grunt-a -groan match Representative Fred J. Sisson, upstate New York democrat, is campaigning among House members for congress sional investigation of the milk trust" Sisson is charging that a number of the large so-caleld dairy farmers cooperatives are only tools" of the milk distri- butors Connecticut's rookie Democratic Senator Augustine Lonergan has laid before the REC a proposal whereby gov ernment loans would be extended to consumers organized in Com munity Credit Corporations According to Dr Frederick Howe, AAA Consumers Council, more than 2,00O consumers organiza- tions are now in operation, and they are increasing at the rate )f 50 week.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06

west of the center on the Wood- bury road, kept by Lemuel Nich- ols. Bunker hill in those days and also Waterville boasted taverns, the former at Gideon Camp's, the lat ter at Captain Joseph Bronson's. According to the population at this period the number of taverns was fairly adequate in proportion. and shows that the amount of travel during those days of slow convey ancet was considerable. The tavern keepers had other occupations, some were farmers, and others were store keepers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06

Q. Is it true that Edgar Allen Poe was an excessive drinker and died of acute alcoholism
 A. Yes.
 Q. Name three animals that have no voice.
 A. Giraffe, kangaroo and ar madillo.
 Q. What caused President Theodore Roosevelt to become blind in one eye?
 A. An injury received while boxing with an army officer in the White House.
 Q. How can old coins be cleansed and the original lustre re- stored?
 A. They may be cleansed with powdered whiting applied with @ damp cloth. To return the original lustre place them in raw white potato overnight.
 0. What is the duty on cotton clothing imported into the United States?
 A. Thirty-seven and one-half per cent aQ VOlorem.
 0. How long does 1t take a let- ter to reach Manila, P. l., from the United States and what postage is required?
 A. About 30 days. The postage rates are the same as in the United States. 3 cents for the first ounce or fraction, and 3 cents for each additional ounce or fraction there- of.
 Q. What is basic patent?
 A. A patent for an invention based on a new fundamental prin- ciple-an invention upon which all other inyentions in that broad field are dependent. flood?
 A. The breaking of a dam across the South Fork, a branch of Conemaugh river, which released Conemaugh Lake, a body of water 2 1-2 miles long and l 1-2 miles wide.
 0. Name the three crimes pun- ishable by death in England.
 A. Murder, arson and treason.
 @. When did Jack Dempsey win the world heavyweight cham pi0nship from Jess Willard?
 A. July 4, 1919.
 Q. What simple test can be used to determine whether there is cotton in goods supposed to be all wool?
 A. Wool dissolves when boiled for 15 minutes in q solution con- taining one tablespoon of lye to a pint of water. Larger amounts of alkaline washing powder may be used instead of lye. This is an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06

And while we're on the subject of fish and game may we call your attention to the fact that the job of conserving all wild life in Connecticut has been entrust- ed to Paul Dalke, now a member of the U. $. Forestry Service stationed in Mich- igan. The state board of finance and con- trol has granted permission to the state board of fish and game to create the job. MT Dalke was immediately named when it was learned that the funds would be allotted for his type of work and for his salary. He begins his duties Friday. Restoration of certain species of game in this state has long been recommended. It requires special work. We're glad to see that Connecticut is keeping abreast of the times in all conservation work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06
More Mutual Aid

Without doubt the safest course of ac tion to be adopted in Waterbury this spring will be resumption of pledges for working men and women to contribute weekly to the Mutual Aid fund. It has be- come increasingly evident of recent days that industry cannot absorb the hundreds of workers who will again be at loose ends when all CWA activities cease on May l. Advices from Washington indicate that there will be a continuous dropping of men and women on CWA rolls during the coming two months. Some plans must be made to provide for them.
 When first mentioned few weeks back the idea was that by May l industry would have been speeded up to such degree that it could take care of all those now receiving work through the CWA. We presume this was to be accomplished through code agreements and the like which would shorten the working hours of those now employed and make more jobs available. This naturally depends to some extent on the resumption, also, of normal business activities. And the re- sumption of normal business activities to a considerable extent depends upon favor able trade relations with foreign nations.
 Tn the Dfeacn the only weapon we call think of to thrust is the Mutual Aid or ganization. It is still in working order. It still takes care of many unemployed and needy residents of this city. It can carry on for just as long as the employed citi- zens of Waterbury care to make their voluntary contributions. It is perfectly ob- vious that the demands on the Mutual Aid are to increase week by week now. To meet those demands more weekly income is necessary. This necessitates the resump- tion of all pledges. All of us who have contributed in the past will certainly con- tinue to do so in the future knowing the cause to be worthy of our best efforts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06

Federal distribution of fish in Connec- ticut will start early in May, according to the latest news from Washington. The first species allotted us will be trout from government hatcheries in Massachusetts. Later in May and in June small-mouth bass will be placed in ponds and lakes. Senator Lonergan has found time, aside from his efforts to win for himself right to some voice in the distribution of Con- necticut patronage, to take up this matter of fish propagation in our state. He ob- taned from the Commissioner of Fisher ies for example, the information that from July 1, 1882, to July 1, 1933 there were 46669 fish and fish eggs distributed in Connecticut. Most of the actual work of distribution was entrusted to our state fish and game board From time to time it reports as to the streams and ponds ill which fish are being placed However, the universal cry of the trout fishermen is that there aren't enough fish in the streams. That's probably due to the fact that too many anglers fish every day dur ing the season and fish right up to the limit You can't expect fish to last long with these methods. No fish nor animal could expect to increase under those con- ditions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06
Russian Wants

Russians are human beings as well as Communists. An American newspaper correspondent in Moscow talked with "the ordinary fellow in the street" about tLe new relationship springing up be- tween the U. s. S. R. and the United States. He found that while officially
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06

Grandview avenue bridge over Robbins street was built in 1907, concrete reinforced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06

excellent way to detect fabrics made of both wool and cotton, as the cotton will not disappear, under such treatment.
 Q. Is San Quentin Prison in California on an island?
 A. No, San Quentin is on the mainland in Marin County, located on a river.
 Q. Did Admiral Byrd receive financial aid from the United States government toward finan- cling his trip to the South Pole?
 A. No.
 Q. How many American troops participated in the. e.Meuse-Argonne offensive during the World War, and how many casualties were there?
 A. Over one million two hum dred thousand American troops participated and American casu- alties numbered 10000.
 Q-Does Guy Lombardo play violin in his orchestra?
 A-There are no violins in the orchestra. He holds one under his arm during performances, and di- rects with the bow, but never plays.
 If you want a copy of our buI- letin "New Deal' Government Or. ganizatiOns write to the Democrats Washington Bureau, enclosing five cents in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06
DAILY WASHINGTON |MERRY-GO-ROUND
: By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT ALLEN

State Department Not Worried About WGr Breaking i Europe; Hitler, Without PoOerfu Army ALies Cunt Afford It; House Revot Mrs RooseveWs Factory, is Danger Signal; Raging Congressmen Draw the Line Gt Being Bossed by WOHnGn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06

The City Hall on Grand street was designed by Cass Gilbert, noted architect; the building is of Col onial design.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06

Thomaston avenue was laid out in 1914 with an average width of 50 feet extending to Waterville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06

any form of amusement. which Is expensive. It would be hardly wise to count on 8 trip to Paris on less than $10 day for moderate and tranquil visit.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06

The old City Hall on West Main street was totally destroyed by fire April 22, 1912.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06
BRASS CITY FACTS
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In 1916 there was an infantile paralysis epidemic in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06

Daniel T. Webster was mayor of Waterbury from 1892 to 1894.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06

It's time to liquidate the frozen asset: of Old Man Winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 6:19 tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06

The death of Dr Adolphe Pinard of France did not seem to attract much au- tention in American circles. Perhaps the fact that he was long known as the "Apos- tie of Large Families" will introduce him to many of us. For more than 60 years he devoted his time and his medical and surgical knowledge and ability to bring ing babies into this world. When he re- tired from active practice at the age ot 80 Che was 90 at his death), it was esti- mated he had brought 12,0OO babies into the world. What foe he would have been to hurl against the birth control advo- cates of this nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-06

It begins to look as if huge profits and salaries may be against the law hereafter. But that won't be so bad if huge losses are ruled out too.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-09-28
LABOR BOARD
is SET UP BY
PENNSY R. R.
Establishment of Adjust
ment Group Is Announced
by Officials Here.

Establishment OF a system-Tide
board OF adjustment BY the Penn
sylvania railroad TO settle differ
ences between the road and its
maintenance Of way employees was
announced here today by local
Pennsylvania officials.
The board. similar TO one eStab-
lished recently for the handling Of
industrial disputes with engine and
train service employees. will function
in labor matters which can not be
settled locally by negotiation be-
tween division and general officers
Of the railroad and representatives
Of the men.
The authority Of the new board,
like that Of the engine and train
service board. established last July,
will be final and no appeal can be
taken to regional or national rail
authorities.
Decisions will be by vote of the
board. on which there will be six
employees and six employer repre-
sentatives. and a two-thirds vote
will be necessary on any question.
The arrangement, which also pro-
vides for employees of the Long
Island railroad. a Pennsylvania sub
sidiary, is substantially the same,
PENNSYLVANIA officials say, as one
road has had in effect since 1921.
The memorandum Of agreement
between management and men
which established the board was
signed for the company by General
Manager w. c. Higginbottom, @. I.
Lieper, j. c. Hill and r. c. Morse
and. for the men. by Calvin w.
Long, Maintenance Of Way EN-
ployes' union general chairman
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girls" are the children" Of Mrs
c. NJ. Lovelace, matron OF the
home.
Three years ago. Al and the
hOys were in Indianapolis ana
were requested by The Indianap-
oils Times to play at the home.
They did, and were a distinct
hit" When some of the women
heard that the same orchestra
was back in town. they immedi-
ately dispatched a message to
The Times, and asked that the
boys be allowed to come and play
for them again.
YESTERDAY the long living
Il room of the home, with its
black and purple rug, and its
dark woodwork, became a concert
hall. The opening number was
medley of waltzes, including Vic
tor Herbert's Kiss in the Dark"
Old eyes could be seen to light up
as the sweeping strains ended, as
if they might be recalling roman
tic scenes of bygone days; days OF
gallant Beau Brummels, and gra-
cious, lovely ladies.
Into those same eyes, surround
ed Cmost of them by deep wrin-
kles. came a gay sparkle, and
slippered feet suddenly began a
definite rhythmic beat upon the
floor as the orchestra played
modern arrangement of an old
Negro spiritual, Horses and
Numbers"
Visitors, who watched the odd
spectacle: this strange meeting OF
the old and the new. two distinct
forces, and yet two forces finding
the beauty of music a common
appreciation. we're seen to wipe
away a tear or two.
The strains of Sleepy Head"
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THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

self accompanied by an impronp-
tn chorus on these last numbers.
These women, whose farthest
daily walk is to the front porch,
became little girls again, dressed
in sunbonnets and gingham
gowns.
But the entertainment was not
one -sided, for the women served
the boys with cider and dough-
nuts after the performance, in the
kitchen
AS the orchestra drove away,
withered faces, wreathed IN
smiles, could be seen pressed
against the window panes, old
hearts, joyful once more, clinging
valiantly to something that can
not die.
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seemed to bring to the aging
minds the memories of the many
sleepy heads" they had rocked to
sleep during days which have now
passed beyond recall.
= q
DUT when Aubrey Amann, YER
ID satile trump e t e r, went
through his well-known antics in
directing the bands playing OF
st. Louis Blues" there were gig
giles and muffled whispers which,
if translated into the modern
slang, might have been taken to
mean Swing it, boy"
A group of the old-timerS were
played by the orchestra, includ-
ing such numbers as Let Me Call
You Sweetheart" Down by the
Old Mill Stream" and School
Days" The orchestra found it
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-09-28
KETCHUM TALKS ON TAX
Every Citizen Must Share in Cost
of Government, Says Official.

Speaking on the problems con-
fronting property owners, Anderson
Ketchum, secretary of the state tax
board, yesterday asserted every citi-
zen must stand some share in the
expense of government. Mr..
Ketchum addressed the Indianapolis
Real Estate Board at a luncheon at
the Washington.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-09-28

By United Press
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Sept. 3D.
John Leydeich Bauer. n. of Pitts
burgh progressed toward full re-
covery today from a dramatic sui
eide attempt in which he gave him.
self only twenty hours to live.
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In the Good Old Days
81 Girls at Home for Aged Women Sing Once
Again to, Strains of Victor Herbert.
BY JOHN THOMPSON
Times stan Writer

CI>HERE party Indianapolis Home for Aged
1871 North Capitol yesterday afternoon.
he was83 and the youngest ST.
Al Sky and his Musical Stars and
Indiana
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TWO FACE CHARGE OF
PASSING COUNTERFEITS
Man and Woman to Be Turned
Over to Federal Agents.

Over to Federal Agents.
A man and woman, held in con-
nection with the passing of alleged
counterfeit money, we're to be
turned over to federal officers today.
They are Richard Williams. 81, of
2035 North Meridian street, and
Miss Alice Prigger, 81, of 124 West
Thirty-second street, both arrested
late yesterday.
Williams, accompanied by Miss
Prigger, is alleged to have passed
counterfeit bills at the Menaugh
pharmacy, Thirtieth street and Col
lege avenue.