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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
A Drastic Step

Massachusetts legislators will shortly turn down proposal to eliminate the state senate. That is rather flat declar- ation on our part, but, nevertheless, we are willing to stake our reputation and anybody else's on the outcome. In fact, anyone at all familiar with state legis- lative bodies will readily agree that no more truthful thing could be said. In addition the Legislature will also refuse a plan that would cut in half the mem- bership of the House of Representatives
 Action of both plans must await joint session of Senate and House, as Massa- chusetts statutes provide that constitu- tional changes shall be so handled Gov ernor James M. Curley recommended the change in his annual message this Jan uary. We've read similar ones in other states messages. We don't recall of re- cent years that any such attempt has been voiced in Connecticut, but there have been bills brought forward curtail- ing the size of the House, expanding the number of senators, etc.
 All fall by the wayside, because state legislators do not intend to do anything about system that might imperil their own individual political futures That's why the State Senate and the House of Massachusetts won't recommend that It be legislated out of existence and into state of half existence. There probably is plenty of merit in the uni-cameral sys- tenn, such as the state of Nebraska has adopted, but eastern states are loathe to give up their old and tried political customs at mere Say-So
 If we were asked to recommend any legislative changes in this state, we would suggest that the senatorial districts be reapportioned, so that there may be equality. We would further recommend that representatives be that in other than name only. They represent towns and cities and not through any method of one for definite constituency. If Con- nectciut could solve this political diffi- culty and actually did so, then we would not regard the Bay State proposal as so far-fetched
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
A Thought for Today
Meets General Approval

We thought that long time ago the general public of this city had approved openly or tacitly the selection of the old Driving Park on Watertown avenue as athletic field for our local schools EVl- dently not. for of recent weeks there has been a quiet determined effort to side track the project, which has already got a good start under WPA auspices. It IS at the point now, we think, where to turn back would be to indicate complete lack of appreciation on the part of this city in the problem of furnishing our public schools with adequate athletic fields.
 All the stock arguments about the dis tance from this and that section ot the city have been voiced and answered. NO matter in what section suitable area was enclosed there would always be the question of getting there from the oppo- site end of the town. When professional baseball flourished in Waterbury out at Rockville, the cry was that the park was too far from the center of the town. Brassco Park on Thomaston Avenue was created, but it again was "too far from town"
 We have had everything said about the WatertoWn Avenue site, save perhaps the fact that 1t lies almost in the shadow of EIrookside Home. And we don't doubt that the critics and complainers will at some time or other use this for an argu- nent To our way of thinking the site should be ideal. To be sure it is far dis tant from the several high schools, but an adequate clubhouse in the park will take care of that difficulty. There will be an easy means of approach and egress ct the park. Suitable parking facilities will be provided within it. It should be the answer to oft-repeated prayers. If the public fails to back high school sports, it will be unappreciative, if not a bit ungrateful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
In TO-day's Mail
 Anonymous letters will not be accepted unless accom-. panied with writer's name.
CENTENARY OF VIM. TORREY HARRIS OCCASION FOR
 STATE REJOICING
Tditor, Waterbury Democrat:

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Within the year, colleges, educa- tional associations, and learned scholars have InemorialiZed the tooth anniversary of the birth of Q profound scholar who served the nation for many years aS 6 philo- sopher, an educational leader, and as United States Commissioner of Education.
 William Torrey Harris was born on a Connecticut farm and when his work was over, by family and friends his body was laid to rest in Q coun- try church yard on 0 great hill. Fly the church yard stands the Incet- ing house in which this scholar aS boy received the rites of his church and sang in it's choir. Near at hand is the site of his birthplace and the school which he first at- tended. From his wanderings the scholar came home to rest.
 Winter Is now over and again spring has come back to Putnam Heights which was once North Kil- lingly. The birds are back from the South, the laurel is making splendid our hillsides, and we, friends and relatives, Williamses, Torreys, HarriseS, neighbors and school children, will gather in the church and on its green to recall a birth now century old, Q life that has made wealthy the nation. E. W. BUTTERF1ELD
 Commissioner of Education
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

The Fairfield Board of Education has taken definite stand on high school parties, socials, dances, and the like. 1m- promptu events which pr some years now have ended r. Ilarly-scheduled socials are on the black list in Fairfield. The Board of Education has notified Harold A. Swafield, principal of the high school, that all parents of seniors must be urged to eliminate participation of their children in these "after-the-p prom" parties, as they have been characterized. According to Fairfield authorities couples drift away from the high school dances extremely early in the evening. Instead of going home, however, they finish out the night, and sometimes the morning, in other spots, where perhaps there may be eating and dining We don't mention drinking for Fairfield officials say noth- ing about any such actions as this. The same is true practically everywhere now. It isn't the dance itself that counts, it's the later events evidently. Times cer- tainly change.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

Ricans in his district ;. Direc- tors of a Works Progress training course for waitresses admonish ap- plicants that "Candidates must not be over 25, must be fresh and wholesome looking, must have no blemishes on the face" Loyal to growing things, the Dee partment of Agriculture Dramatic Club will produce Friday Q play entitled, "The Florist Shop" ... Kansas Congressman w. F. LaI1l- berton, who has Q yen for walk ing barefoot through the grass, was lampooned by c Kansas physician who wrote, Tt takes more than going barefoot to make a statesman" Lambertson replied: "It takes more than bellyache to make Q doctor" Chairman Bill Connery, of the House Labor Committee, will seek the Massa- chusetts Democratic Senatorial nomination if Governor Jim Cur lev decides not to run. Curley has twice changed his mind about be- ing a candidate and may do 50 again.
 (Copyright, les6, by United Fea-
 ture Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

the soil. The boulder clay or hard pan of which most of the surface lands arc composed forms Q very indifferent support for vegetation. Extensive farming Is not carried on in this state.
 @. Does the king of Great Brit- ain receive Q salary?
 A. King Edward VIII receives no salary. Instead parliament allows him Q civil list which is reported to be about two million dollars per annum.
 e. What was the head tax on aliens entering the United States in 1900?
 A. Fifty cents.
 e. How can ants be kept out oi bee hives?
 A. The usual method is to put tho hive on Q stand, the legs Of which rest in vessels containing water of creosote. Another method is to wrap Q tape soaked In corro- sivc sublimate around the bottom board of the hive.
 If you want copy of our book, let, POPULAR RADIO STARS" write to the Waterbury Democrats. Washington Bureau 1913 Thirteenth st., Northwest, Washington, ID. O. Enclose 10 cents, for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

An association has just been formed to band men together that they may ban for all time lifting their hats in elevators. It's a rather foolish idea, but will, of course, attract plenty of supporters. The organizers say lifting the hat in an ele- vator is meaningless gesture. Perhaps to them it is, but to plenty of men, brought up in the old school of manners where high regard was had for every lady, the gesture still conveys meaning. They will be so guided and not by any fly-by- night group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
How Many JobleSs?

The need of accurate knowledge of the number of unemployed in the United States grows more apparent. So far most of the figures have been merely estimates. The government has been urged for some time to make census of this group. Now the United States Chamber of Commerce undertakes the task. If 1t does thor ough job, the benefits should be many.
 The guesses and estimates made so far have had different bases. Some consid- cred only the people who were employed at the height of the industrial boom and who have been unemployed since. Others take into account, as they should, idle young people who have reached the en1- ployable age during the depression. Few estimates consider agricultural workers or those in various services and trades, who must make up large proportion of the jobless.
 The unemployment problem is as irn- portant as any that faces the nation, or the civilized world. No country has cracked this particular nut, even with obvious economic recovery coming in many lines. Accurate knowledge of the current amount and nature of our unem- ployment is an essential step in knowing what the problem is and figuring out what must be done about it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

your shooting of birds with a camera and not gun, advises the U. S. Biological Survey. Boys with air rifles and small bore guns have been so active of recent years that many species of birds are threatened with virtual extinction. The pileated woodpecker is one of these birds. The bird happens to be large, slow in flight, and gaily colored, which probably makes it ready target with boys of i'm aginative minds, but not much foresight. There are few of our native birds that threaten mankind today. We should exercise the spirit of live and let live with them. There are other things to be shot at besides the creatures of the air and trees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
Question Box

O. What has been the average yearly production of coal in the united States in the past twenty years?
 A. Production fiuctuated from 5Ol 100000 tons in 1910 to 67e,000.- GOO in 1918, dropping to 47700O,0 900 tons in 1922, with 1923 and 1926 as years of high production. The year. iy output since 1880 has averaged about 350,0O0 900 tons.
 e. How long have rouge and lips stick been used as cosmeticsp
 A. They were used by the ancient Egyptians. Remains of such cos- metics have been found In tho tombs of the Pharaohs.
 c. How does Rhode Island rank as an agricultural state?
 A. It ranks last of all the states chiefly because of the smallness of the state and the sterile nature of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
Economic Claws"

Somebody says again that "thc laws of economies are immutable," and so an unconvinced neighbor digs up diction- ary definition which calls economies that science which investigates the produc- tion, distribution and consumption of wealth" That is interesting and Illuminating Mir Webster, or whoever else wrote the definition, was cautious. He didn't say anything about Jaws" He merely mentioned inquiry and investi- gation. It is only rash economists who talk about economic Jaws" which can be clearly known and aI<lied, like law of nature or a law of Congress
 Natural laws laid down for such things
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
Selected Poem
PISCATOR

(Harold Willard Gleason in the New York Sum- If you have watched sudden ripple veer Across green shadows of pine-arched pool Or quivered to the thrill of straining gear That makes an anglers pulse forget it's rule; If you have seen gallant fighter break, Swift speckled fury farther down the stream Your stumbling waders tread and though awake Have known the transience of ambitions dream As line or leader parted, setting free Your pucky trout, anothers wrist to try; Or better, if with victors ecstasy You've brought your prize to net with deft-hung
 fly,
 You'll echo Walton: in the quietneSs Of silver rivers men their souls possess!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
Test Y Q UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven or these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. Who is regarded as the foundei of modern chemistry 2. What word describes belief in. and worship of one God onlyp 3. On what date will the inaugu. ration ceremony of the next PresS ident of the United States take place?
 4. Who was Paul Lacroix?
 5. Where is the Juba River? 6. What is ornithology?
 2. Who wrote under the pen name MT. Dooley?"
 8. What is dry-ice2
 9. Who was the Apostle of Ire' land?
 10. Can the President of the .. s declare war?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

Even if the special committee of the board of aldermen should recommend the installation of park ing meters on certain streets and the recommendation should be adopted, 1t does not appear from a decision handed down by the Su- preme Court of Errors in 1035 that these meters could be put in with out the express consent of abutting property owners.
 In 1883 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing tho traf- fic commission of any city or town to establish Q public taxi stand in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

MAY IS Persons most likely to feel today's influence are those whose birth dates fall between Feb. 20 and March 18.
 General Indications
 Morning-Good.
 Afternoon-Bad.
 Evening--Bad. The earlier the better today. The day is deceptive and depressing from noon on.
 TOday's Blrthdate You should be a person who pos- sesses some message to give to the world.
 old friends, associations. clubs, elderly persons should be q good influence in your life during Feb- ruary and March, 1887. You should expand and benefit through travelling. study or in con- nection with foreigners during March, 1887. Religion should be helpful at this period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
Current Comments

It will be seance to end all seances as far as am concerned Mrs. Harry Houdini. widow of
 famous magician, attempting for last time to contact her husband, dead 10 years.
 Always keep in good physical trim. I run between the buildings at Dearborn. That's the best kind of exercise. Henry Ford.
 Cheap power means the end Of drudgery. It means more happiness in the home and more happiness
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
Horoscope
BY OCTAvINE

For persons who believe that human destiny Is guided by the planet, the daily horoscope Is outlined by g noted astrOIoger. In addition to information of general interest, It outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
Daily NNa,v.u.( (S0. R0rrv,r1 Washington -S--- S - --- ~-----. COLONIAL ARMY OF 100000
 MUSSOLINI'S AIM

Washington, May 14 - MussoInis secret war plans call for training new Ethiopian army 3O0000 strong, made up from the followers of Emperor Halle Seasse.
 According to reports cabed by American military attaches abroad Mussoni was impressed by the military
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
Daily Almanac

Daily Almanac Moon rises I:37 a. m. (daylight time). Sun rises 5:36 a. m. sets s:02 D. m. day light time). All vehicles must be lighted thirty min- utes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

The world is growing better. The United States Chamber of Commerce met in Washington lately with no fatalities on either side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

Readers desiring additional Inc formation regarding their horo. scope are invited to communicate wlth Octavlne In care Of this newspaper. Enclose . Scent gtamned, self.aadFessed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

The trouble with trusts, including brain trusts, is that people won't trust them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS
O 1898. NRA

New York, May l4--OR busy Broadwy, bustling with throngs and traffic, Parsee Indian of Bombay, is preparing to go back to his na- tive country and die, according to the laws of Zoroaster divine philo- sopher of the Persians.
 Outside on Q gaudy street dis- colored by neon lights, dinned with the city's noises, Q typical parade of casual New Workers hurries by on It's various errands. Inside his modest home, sweet with incense burning, hung with rugs of skillful pattern, Feroz Modi, erstwhile own CT of the Rajah, the only zoroas- train restaurant in America, stud- les his Testament, as the time for the departure of his soul approach es. Recently he injured his arm severely and he took 1t as sign that death is near.
 Broadway rushes by, oblivious to the cultist's strange beliefs. But Feroz Modi, to whose curious shop I have often gone for his excellent curries, rose-petal coffees and other Indian delectablcs, makes ready for his prescribed demise. Beside him stands his wife, comedy and Irish. Takes Death Calmly
 When, back in India, he dies, his body will be placed in the Tower of Silence and his remains will be allowed to ningle with others of his cult. Thus, does Death Level Everybody. Such Is the law of Zoroaster.
 It is an ceric thing to hear about, in the heart of a gay and carefree Broadway. Yet, Feroz Modi tells the gruesome details evenly and without 8 shudder. He does not un- derstand why 1t should shock any, body, despite his 38 years in Amer ica of which almost a quarter of Q century was spent in Manhattan, as restaurateur of exotic reputation. He came here in 1898 for the Chi- cago Worlds Fair, where he met Mrs. Modi, who had then recently arrived from Ireland. He went back to India after tho fair, but return cd to become successively tea im- porter in Chicago, q corner grocer in Council Bluffs, Ia., and finally q Zoroastrian boniface on Broad- way side street.
 ArIIss Was Guest
 He is shy Of publicity and has been ever since George Arliss, Q frequent guest, refused to come back after Q weekly magazine mem toned that he was Feroz Modis regular customer. Hut he never changed the character of his place. Zoroastrian prints decorate the walls, Q hookah stands in the cor- ner and the well-worn sabots of some lovely maharanes rest against the shelves. Over m ancient teak wood table bruns Q sacred fire. And soon Modi will part with the establishment that is popular with numerous celebrities, with color seekers and with adventurous epi- cures. Nor would his next-door neighbor, the burley bartender, un- derstand FeroZ Modi's strange ren- dezous with zoroaster in distant land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

in the home means less divorces. --Fiorello H. LeGuardia, mayor,
 New York city.
 Already I have heard comments that women are becoming more and more alike. One hundred years from now mothers won't recognize their own daughters. Max Factor. Hollywood makeup
 expert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, "TIe bad fifteen dol- lars for the clock; say, bid fifteen dollars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
A bas l'epInard!

A baS Pepinard!
 Short ShrIft: Does Shirley Temple like spinach? The Hollywood agents provocateurs have been ducking that question. But not so with Frances little ringer for Shirley, Mile. Gin ette Marboeuf- -Hoyct, aged s, who is now visiting this city. Not only does she like spinach, said the lit- tie French Shirley, but she likes 1t even when it's creamed.
 For a night, newsmen sought out the elusive Garbo, during her brief stop-off in Manhattan. She grant, ed a ship interview, then hurried away to be lost in the shuttle. To seclusion? not at all. Without smoked glasses or other disguises, the Garbo went to see her friends, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne in Idiots Delight" then to the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem. She had, she said, vary goot time.
 She was registered on the ship and hotel blotter, incidentally, as Mary Holmquist, Q name she fab- ricated out of the name of the ves- scl, the 0ripsholm.
Evening star., 1936-12-27
THE RITZ,
II EIJCTIn ct NV
THE RICARDO.

THE RICARDO,
1895 10th ST NV.
! room. ina door bed. din.
ette. kitchen bath $50 so
Foyer. living ROOM bed
rooms. bath. dining room
kitchen. porch. 3 exposures S11 90
observation-disclosures
SHANNON 6y LUCHS CO..
1903 H St NV National o34S
Evening star., 1936-12-27
THE JEFFERSON.

THE JEFFERSON,
1900 18th ST NV DISTRICT 47O4.
Two rooms, kitchenette-d -dinette
and bath with shower; corner
apartment, two exposures, three
closets, Venetian blinds.
One room, kitchenette- -dinette
and bath with shower. Large
closets. Venetian blinds.
Evening star., 1936-12-27
THE COTTON.

The COLTON,
40 EYE ST. NV.
One room kitchen and bath. Conven-
iently located near Government Printing
once and Union Station: S32 so UP. Res
ident Manager Met. 1895
THE MUNSEY TRUST CO.
National $3.50.
CoLORED. 1881 IRVING ST. N.W.-1
room. kitchen. share bath; gas. electricity.
heat. hot water: $32 so; no children.
REFINED CoLoRED: NEW. MODERN
colored "a to As 6 st. sw: excellent class
tenants. chiefly Government employees:
heat and hot water included: rm.. k. &
premises. D. s. NASH. owner. North O66O.
tCOLOREDl us r. l. AVE NW.-3 RMS.
and b.. S35: 1893 9Th n.e.-5 rms. and
bath. S32. so. BEHREND. 1917 F. IL
Evening star., 1936-12-27

DETACHED. q. ROOMS, 2 BATHS. on.
season or longer. o126. Emerson S341.
Evening star., 1936-12-27
APARTMENTs SUBURBAN

AIAN1WcNIS SObOk6AN.
TAKoMA 1aaE,2 PARKIF1yE NEW. LARGE
outside doors. Yards psrkns: PARK sofess esw Fo0% oii
adaf aaats ess sSeubs4d brsi5geEasi0n @ and laundry
ARLINGTON. M 1919 COLUMBIA PIKE.
sssS gas slee f85a Walnut sDt sssa ssVh near
II Js2 y, CLEVELAND ST. LYON PARK.
Yahs bloiks bs ICONS gSo clean IriFht, sm
ing Or sweating DeVSe eisrendon fs7s5 nG
FFuRNIsHED. BEL, ROOM LIVING ROOM
kitchen and semi-priyate bath. or will
sase Toon h9gss With another couple
uNFuRNIsHED InSr1 APARTMENT. TWO BED
Entire lsntly ,fss:a floor Private sntarnes cOnven-
tIsstIys S1s RgKE stoor $40 ExAM5RIAvRY At
with surro9ndins M Yard. 1 Alex. f is5soJ. soJa'e.
TWO NICE. WARM ROOMS. -FURN.; BUS
sHa,s unfuSn lfss ssat s45 ssa1 s4sh st..
Mt: Rainier: Greenwood 1875. ''''
515 n. WASH. APT. 503. ALEX. Va
Bachelor ss.: @ apt; completely fHrn: with Frigid-
Sunday or Monday. Belle Haven Apis. :
FURNISHED SECOND FLOOR, Q LARGE
rooms. hallway. bath: one block back
George Mason ,,s school. hoe. 116 Grove ave-. Mt.
20O1 NO. CLEVELAND ST. CLARENDON
2nd floor. apt. 3. rooms. back porch ga
rage; adults: S37 30 per mo. Walnut 1892
NICE FoUR-ROoM UNPUBLISHED
apartment with imps. Seven miles and
nfteen-cent fare from Union Station one
hundred yards from P. o. and station.
$.5 mo; Apply at P. o. X. z. GRAVES
800 JEFFERSON. AVE. RIVERDALE, MD
Two furnished apts. consisting of
rooms; Htchsnette and bath; Electrolux,
FURNISHED. FIRST FLOOR 2 ROOMS.
Hyattsviiie Md. Greenwood 25ai-J.
LYON PARK. VA.-LOVELY APT, THREE
rooms. kitchenette and BATH heat and
| water furnished. Phone BURNETT. Wal
UNFURNIsHED. TWO LARGE ROOMS,
kitchen and bath. electric refrieeration,
more St. Clarendon. Va. Walnut $500.
| FURNISHED. ONE LARGE ROOM, BAY
| windows. kitchen and bath. S32 80,
Also 3 rooms. kitchen and bath furnish.
| ed. $50 Refined couple only. Met. 6336 or
2O2o North Ute St. Arlington, va. min
| utes to Conn ave
MODERN APTs., AVAILABLE DEC. goth.
BELTSV1LLE, MD.
Evening star., 1936-12-27
NEAR 10th ST. NV.

I4UU BLOCK MONTAGUE ST.
First floor contains reception hall, din
ing room. living room. breakfast room and
kitchen: second floor. a beo rooms and
eat PRICE eec al RlucSTheas MR RlSTsE
Met. 1927. 2O5 Investment Bldg.
NO. MADISON ST. CORNER NORTH
CapitoD-Practically new: frst floor. living
kitchen. large porch. second foor 3 bed
rooms bath: 2 finished rooms on third
foor. 2 finished rooms and bath in base
ment: built-in garage gas heat. Open Sun
day. Best buy in D. C. at S9.750. Call Mr..
Thompson.
ROBT. L. McKEEVER CO., INC,
Shoreham Bldg. National 1850.