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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13

only will it be able to function much more efficiently than the two-chamber group: it will be possible for the voter to keep in touch with it, to know who is who in it, to interest himself directly in it's actions and get the kind of representation in it that he deserves.
 We have passed the time in which we could afford to put up with inefficiency and unresponsiveness in a law-making body. The reform which Nebraska has begun might very profitably be examined with great care by the voters in other states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13

It may not be significant, but in both Torrington and Waterbury stories about seeking lower gas and electric light rates appeared at precisely the same time. Both of the stories also appeared just few days after the democrats had safely car ried the state in the elections of last week. Does this mean that there actually will be any effort made at the coming legislative session to revise the present public utility statutes? The democrats are on record as favoring certain changes in the present laws the main one giving the power to the commission to institute hearings on it's own accord for rate revisions. Now 1t is necessary that the commission be pe- titioned to order such hearing. We're inclined to think that MT Roraback's cita- del is going to be under heavy fire for some time to come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13
Declare A Moratorium

It is pretty well established now that the preliminary glimpse of the report ot the Special Tax Commission has not won the round of applause that might have been expected. On the other hand it has not been roundly condemned nor its sug- gesions ignored. There seems to be an ex- pectancy upon the part of some of our citizens, as if they were waiting for more details to be unfolded or more information divulged as to ways and means by which this tax reformation may be palnlessly achieved.
 To our way of thinking the Hartford Times offers the most logical solution of the problem in what might be termed mild criticism of the suggested remedy. It does not find that added taxation is a wise way in which to end the tax worries of twenty years from now. It says, "That brings the state face to face with the ques- tion whether the best way to meet the ex- isting and probably increasing deficit is to add to tax burdens which are already heavy, or to forego for period the lux ury of building new cement high
 This would be accomplished by diver sion of highway department funds for re- ducing the deficit. The program could be made even broader than that. We do not go in for diversion of one departments funds for the operation of another, but where the general welfare of the entire state is concerned we do think that sturdy ssraws should be grasped. Again the Times comments: Tt believes that even motorists who benefit by good roads would prefer to contribute their fees to budget balancing rather than to pay their share of $11,000,000 tax increase"
 We think they would, too. Why not de- clare a moratorium on road building in Connecticut? After certain date no new projects would be considered. Those now under way or for which plans are be- ing made could be continued. That would permit of the construction of the Merritt Highway. The $3,000,000 dirt-road fund could still be maintained. But in general the work of the department should be cur tailed to such point that vast savings could be accomplished, these same to be used in retiring the large state deficit.
 This proposal is drastic. It is an about face maneuver from our attitude ln the past on diversion of funds. But it is pro- posed simply in lieu of the presented plan to raise in few short years $11 100000 through certain tax sources. And we must recognize the fact, too, that in addi- ton to the sales and cigarette taxes there would be others brought about by the need of cities and towns retiring their outstand- ing indebtedness to remove the heavy ln- terest burden which is such drain on the public treasuries to-day. It's appeal lies in the fact that it imposes no added burdens on any of us save the necessity of being patient if certain roads do not meet the demands of traffic requirements We would be forced, in other words, to suffer our bumps and ruts in silence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13
A Book a Day
Sees World History
 As Struggle For Oil

Tn "The Secret War" r. c. Hani- ghen looks at modern world his tory in terms of petroleum - and makes a rather appalling sight out of it.
 It is Mir Hanighen's notion that most of the moves in the game Of international politics leave a streak of oil on the board. if you know how and where to look for it.
 He sets out to prove it in this book. It will make discouraging reading for the peace societies.
 For his conclusion is nothing less than this: that the major events of world politics in recent years are little more than moves in titanic fight between two great groups-American Standard Oil. and England's Dutch She'll Anglo Persian crowd.
 Beginning with the downfall of Porfirio Diaz, he says, Mexico's troubles have grown out of oil. Oil has caused revolts in Persia. Oil financed the white" efforts to overthrow the Russian bolsheviks.
 It first prevented and then made possible American recognition of Russia. It caused an America English squabble in Colombia and Venezuela that may ultimately have profoundly tragic conse- uuences. The Russian-Japanese rivalry grows out of oil.
 In fact, nearly all the danger ous international rivalries in the world today are seen as funda- mentally struggles for oil. The world is likely to so to war again, one of these days; |, it does. says MT Hanighen, oil will probably be responsible.
 All in all, it's a startling and useful book. It is published by the John Day Co at $2.75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13
ChuckleCorner
A AUTOMOBILING. By Harold Mallicoat

China has a shortage of automo- piles. America shortage of ped estrians.
 Ae reformer says automobiles make us lazy. He should try cross ing our downtown streets. Curves on the road cause fewer accidents than those found in the car.
 Are car heaters expensive?''
 ''The one I have is."
 What kind have you?"
 "A blonde"
 A Vine street woman made her husband trade in their new car because the red leather on the seats didn't match her hair by three shades.
 One advantage of living near a railroad crossing: You don't have to buy parts for your car.
 Some automobiles aren't what they've lacked up to be.
 A chauHeur is man smart enough to operate an automobile but too smart to own one.
 All the world loves a lover-un- less he gets a parking place that somebody else wants.
 It's a closed road that has no road hog.
 And a mighty poor one that has no billboards.
 A South Side man bragging h- bout his car was asked why he didn't. put his wife before, the car just once. T would" he replied. ''but I'm afraid somebody would find it out"
 All some people give for a new car is references.
 People who think the automobile has come to stay should try park ing it by fire hydrant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13
Congratulations In Order

Our congratulations are extended to the veterans organizations of Waterbury, their officers, and the many others who aided in making the observance of Arnis- tice Day in Waterbury the success it was. Naturally the chief attraction was the pa- rade. It was one of the best in this writ er's memory, probably only exceeded by that of 1919 or year or so later. But at that time enthusiasm was high among the ex-soldiers ranks. To-day much of that immediate period after the war is a dim memory.
 The parade of Sunday which attracted to the streets over which it passed throngs that compared favorably with those who watched the firemen's parade of the late summer and the American Legion con- vention parade of few years back was not lacking in either color or numbers. There was fine turnout from the varl- ous organizations. In round'numbers we presume there must have been three or four thousand people in line. That's good record.
 The floats were attractive and we'll placed in the line of march. Every effort seemed to have been made to diversity the columns so that spectators would not be tired before the spectacle was few min utes old. It required good full hour for the parade to pass given point, the re- viewing stand, which was just long enough to satisfy the desire of young and old We can truthfully say that Water bury's Armistice Day celebration was probably as good, if not better, than any in the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13

19O bodies on board, including those of Colonel Astor and Isidor Straus. In all, 800 dead were found, of which 116, chiefly mem bers of the crew, were buried aS sea. On May IS, the Oceanic re- ported the finding of a collapsible boat of the Titanic, containing the bodies of three men.
 Q. Who holds the National league record for home runs hit in single season? t
 A. Hack Wilson made 56 home runs in 1890.
 If you want a copy of our bull- etin BROADCASTING STATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, write to The Waterbury Democrat Wash- ington Bureau, enclosing five cents in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13

We were glad to read that the people most interested in the housing plans of Uncle Sam were the so-called white-collar class. This is not discrimination on our part. It's recognition of a state of af- fairs. The so-called laboring class has been believed to have suffered the most from the economic depression. No more so than any other class. It is sign ot the times that any workers can show enough interest in their homes or in the ownership of home Better days are, ahead. how far we don't know. We do trust that all the agencies now employed will restore us speedily to normalcy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13
Selected Poem
THE LAMP

(Heene Mullins in The New York Sun) The lamp of experience that alone remains GOT all I ever fought for or was given, Sheds light, however dim, on tomorrows pains AnI tomorrows meager joys, and am driven Neither at random in the utter dark. Wherefore I say: world accept my thanks! This is better thing than the humble spark Of thoughtess hope. My place in the jostlng
 ranks
 I now perceive, and where in youth I grumbled At disappointments, nowadays can bear Most of the traps into which my feet have stum-
 bled,
 My spirit faintly knowing they were there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13

New York's reforestation program is having the measuring stick applied. Put into effect five years ago and guaranteed to spend $20,000,000 officials are just now preparing to see what has been accom- nlished: whether it was to any good pur- nose: what lies ahead We can answer all of the questions. What has been done and what will. be done should be dupll- cated in some proportion in every state of the Union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13
Moscow Letter
BY JOSEPH H. BAIRD
United Press Stan Correspondent

(OnIIc0 HreSS Stau OOfrcSIDOnUeutJ
 Moscow = P)-The dignity of Russia's most famous poet, Alexander Pushkin, has been saved but as a result Moscow's most pre- tentious cafe now is nameless. It all started few weeks ago when a new cafe, elaborately equipped with modernistic furni- ture and a jazz orchestra-a really unique spot in this rather drab city-was established on Pushkin Square.
 "A name?" thought the organ izers of the new cafe. Well, it's located on Pushkin Square. Why not call it the Cafe Pushkin?" And so they did. The choice ap- parently satisfied everyone but Domain Bedny, poet-laureate of the Soviet Union, who. from his Kremlin study. penned a letter to "Pravda" indignantly demanding why mundane establishment be named for the immortal poet. Pushkin.
 "If," he said. "the statue of Pushkin facing this cafe should come to life, the great poet would
  CartOOnists in Drive Then the Soviet cartoonists be- came active. One drew a picture of a boy and girl sitting on a bench in Pushkin Square with both the cafe and the poets monument before them.
 And what do you like of Push kin's?" the boy inquiries.
 Il Nike jazz and ice cream" the girl responds.
 A few days after this publicity appeared the gold-lettered sign Cafe Pushkin" was removed from the restaurant.
 The Moscow Restaurant Trust is now in search of new name.
 Parachute jumping, rarely prac- ticed in other countries save at ex- hibitions and for military training. is becoming an ordinary routine sport in the Soviet Union.
 Hundreds of Soviet boys and girls visit an aviation field near Moscow on free day. (the Soviet Sunday and jump just for the thrill of it.
 For those not quite nervy enough for a real jump, the Park of Gull ture and Rest provides diluted thrill. Jumpers climb to the top of a 50-foot tower, are strapped in a seat with a parachute floating over 1t and are lowered rapidly to the ground by a rope and pulley.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13
Daily Washington Merry-Go-Round
BY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT s. ALLEN

"Washngt MeryGo ound al Side But Coord People, RoosevRs Fhers Estate; DPont Expected to Plan fo Regulation Munitions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13
Horoscope
BY OCTAvINE

For persons who believe that hu- man destiny is guided by the plan- cts, this daily horoscope Is outlined by a noted astrOlOger. In addition to information of general interests. it outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13
Questions And Answers
 by The Democrats Washington Information Bureau
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13
NOVEMBER IA

NOVEMBER 14
 Today is keenly intelligent but very depressing. You should com mence nothing of importance. Do not ask favors or borrow money, even if you do feel poor. It is an unfortunate day for aged people, real estate, mining, agriculture or building.
 Birthdate
 The fortunate planet Jupiter passes over the position of your Sun three times during the coming year. This is extremely lucky for you. Crowd as much business as possible into these periods. They are from Jan, 26-Feb IT, 1885. March 30-April 22, 1885, and Sept 23-Oct 4, 1885.
 Danger from rashness, fire or accident Sept 2-5, 1895. Socially favorable Nov 14-16, 1884.
 Headers desiring additional ln- formation regarding their hOrO- scopes are invited to communicate with Octavinc in care of thls news paper. Enclose q Scent stamped, self addressed enveIOpe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13
A Thought for Today

And the king said unto him, How many times shall adjure thee that thou say noth- ing but the truth to me in the name or the Lord?-H Chronicles, 1S:15
 The thing Is not only to avoid error, but to attain immense masses of truth Carlyle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13

Ripley. w. Va - (UP) - Cot tageville, village near here can boast of two extraordinarily fore sighted residents. They are w. l.. Backwith, 72 years old. and c. w. Sayre. 96 years old, both of whom have built their own caskets and erected their own monuments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-13

When a headline writer refers to the "quints", is there anybody who doesn't know what he means.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-06-29
DIAMOND BALL

Six teams, comprising the local
diamond ball league, have started the
seasons schedule, the competition being
especially close this year, according to
John Ballas, president of the league.
The Tourist Service Station team is
leading the league having won two
games, while the McMahan's are in
second place with two won and one lost.
Stars showing well in the first games
played are Morgan PaSsi and B. Kukko
of the Tourists; Stef Sayovitz of the
McMahan's; Harri of the Ely Gas &
Oil; zupic of the Chandler A. c.; Lobe
and Marche of zupancich's, and o.
Pohjonen of the Sandpit's.
Because of the teams being evenly
matched this season, competition is very
close and some fine games are being
played at the ball park at $3.50 P. M. on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Dia-
mond ball fans are invited to attend the
games and witness some excellent play
ing by all teams in the circuit. The
team standings to date are:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-06-29

some cause. Kettner's cartoons are of
an entirely different character. They
reflect keen insight into human nature
but do not rely for their appeal upon
the stressing of human frailties.
The actual drawing of cartoon is
the least of his worries, Kettner con-
cedes. The brain cogs must be started
working long before the first strokes
are made on paper.
The night is the best time to think,
the day the best to draw, Kettner has
found. early in the evening, when the
body is tired" he says, ''the muscles
become willing to relax, having lost the
nervous energy OF the morning, when
all thoughts like to be accompanied
by action. This initiates against Gre
alive thinking during the early hours of
the day, but affords ideal conditions
for crystallizing thoughts or ideas which
already have been evolved. If I want
to get the most work done in the day
time, I've got to figure out great deal
of it beforehand my way home, or
at dinner, or at some time before I
arrive back at the workshop. Then the
rest is easy"
Follow Kettner's cartoons as they ap-
pear in this paper and you will have
no difficulty in understanding why they
have such universal appeal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-06-29
Yield is
Object of FOreSters.

Management of privately and public
ly-owned timberlands for sustained
yield instead of policy of "cut out and
get out" is the objective of the Mime
sofa Forest Service, Grover Comet,
state forester, said.
Sustained yield means a system of
forest management for given tract of
forest by means of which the land shall
continue to produce as much in the way
of forest products as is removed" Mr..
Comet stated. "a reasonably fair bal
ance between the average cut from a
forest area and the production capacity
of that area must be provided. AS a
result woodworking industries in the
region would be stabilized with social
betterment effecting a continuance of
employment and a permanence of the
communities.
Measures must be taken to better
safeguard timber and young growing
stock from destructive agencies, such as
fire and disease pests. Provision for re-
stocking areas after logging must be
made by leaving groups, blocks or strips
of green timber to serve as a source of
seed supply, and where possible, to leave
less mature trees as basis for growth
of the next timber CROP"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-06-29
Police Association
Meeting in Hibbing.

Chief Douglas NankerviS, MOTORCYCLE
Officer Jack PoShak and Night Ser
geant Olaf Harri of the Ely police de-
partment were in attendance of the
18th Annual Assembly of the Mime
sofa Police Association at Hibbing on
Monday and Tuesday.
It is understood that nearly 500
guests were registered at the business
sessions held at the Sons of Italy hall
and where Governor Olson; Col. Frank
Matson, president of the Minnesota
Safety Council; w. F. Rosenwald, chief
maintenance engineer of the highway
department; Vic johnson, assistant st.
Louis County attorney, and Oscar Be-
hrens, director of transient and home
less relief in Minnesota, addressed the
officers.
Foremost in the resolutions presented
is the proposal for drastic changes in
the present parole and pardon system,
asking new laws setting up specific con-
ditionS under which criminals may be
paroled or pardoned.
In addition the resolutions call for
amendments to present finger print law
permitting officers in the state to finger
print all persons arrested for crime;
compel doctors by law to report to
police all cases they treat for gun shot
or knife wounds; give an officer author
ity to investigate without warrant when
he has reason to believe liquor is being
sold illegally, and have a state law
passed compelling garage owners to re-
port to police all cars taken in that
are badly smashed as though in collision
or cars with bullet holes.
In connection with proposals for a
more general policing system in the
state was the resolution calling for a
state owned and controlled police broad
casting station with four sub-stations in
sections of the state where needed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-06-29
ChippeUGs VIII Present
Program In Duluth.

Chippewa Indians, in their tribal
costumes, will present dances and songs
of their people in an all-week program
July to 8 at Denfeld Stadium, forty
sixth avenue west and fourth street,
Duluth, under the auspices of the Min
nesota Indian Aid society. A COM
mittee of Duluthians will cooperate
The program will include such dances
as the War, Fish, Snake, Pipe, Squaw,
Hoop, Feather and Forty-nine. The
"Forty-nine" dance is so named in
honor of group of fifty Indians who
served in the World War and of which
number forty nine returned.
A feature of the program will be the
induction of Mayor S. F. Snively and
other Duluthians into the tribe.
The band of fifty and more Indians
will be headed by John King, 80-year-
old chief.
Members of the Duluth committee in
clude: Charles w. Scott, chairman;
Patrick Hoff, j. H. Hoag, M. B. Sem
melroth, G. B. Cameron, Louis zissos
and William Hutchinson.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-06-29
School AppOrtiOnment
Divided MOnday.

A million dollar mellon was cut up
and divided Monday among the school
districts of the state. The apportion-
ment was made on the basis of $3.50 per
child
Hennepin, Ramsey and st. Louis
counties received the lions share of the
income tax of $175,3O5, $1OO,472.5O and
$82, O62 500, respectively.
Commissioner Phillips, in issuing the
certification, called attention to the
limitations as to the use of this money.
can only be used for payment of
bonded or other indebtedness outstand-
ing Jan. l, 1888 and after cleared up,
for later indebtedness. Any revenue
not required for Indebtedness must be
used to pay current operating expenses
and replace levies on real and personal
property.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-06-29
Advises HOnienaakers
HOIU to Buy Eggs.

OF all the food which the housewife
buys, nothing is harder to judge as to
quality than eggs. The cleanliness and
size of the egg indicate little as to the
inferior quality, according to the Min
nesota Home Economics association.
The association states that the house
wife could save materially in buying,
if all eggs were graded and labeled.
The first or second grades could then
be used for the table and the third or
fourth grades for cooking.
The U. S. Department of Agriculture
is attempting to establish national
quality standards which would be
marked on each carton. Jobbers are
now buying eggs by grade, but these
standards are not available to the con-
sumner Every homemaker should insist
that the retailer state the grade of
eggs he is selling.
A large amount of the eggs sold in
Minnesota are graded and should be
purchased by these grade names. Min
nesota A No. eggs have very small
air cell at the large end " inch or
leSs), and the yolk is well centered. The
white is clear and firm. A No. / eggs
must weigh % ounces or more per
dozen.
Minnesota A Medium eggs are the
same as A No. / except the weight,
which is 10 ounces or more per dozen.
Minnesota B No. eggs have larger
air cell 1913 inch or leSS). The whites
are reasonably firm. They may have
slightly visible germ development. They
must weigh % ounces or more per
dozen
Minnesota B Medium No. 1 eggs are
exactly the same as B No. l grade ex-
cept for the weight, which is 10 ounces
or more per dozen.
Under a recent ruling of the depart
ment of Agriculture, all eggs not coming
under the above gradings are classed
as undergrades. The grades given here
apply only to clean eggs. Dirty eggs
rank below these standards because
they indicate inferior quality, due to
carelessneSs in production and market
ing. .~.
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