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Evening star., 1936-11-20
Shifting the Tax Burden.

Whether the newly enacted measure
imposing surtax on undistributed cor
poration earnings was designed as pri-
marily revenue producer for the sup
port Of the Government, in both its or
dinary and its extraordinary activities,
or as means of forcing the payment of
larger shares of earnings and the conse-
quent increase of the funds of indi-
viduals, 1t is assuredly having the lat
ter effect at present. For several days
past announcements have been made of
extra dividends, of bonuses and of wage
increases, running high into the millions
OF dollars. Up to and including Tuesday
seventeen large corporations have de-
clared such dividends and benefits in the
course of fortnight, with total of
1925 100000 for distribution before the
first Of the year. Each day brings an
nouncement of further actions of this
character, and by the end of the calen-
dar year the total of these disbursements
will probably have reached, and perhaps
have passed, the half-billion mark.
The immediate effect of these extraor-
dinary payments will, of course, be to
put great quantity of money into active
circulation. The secondary effect will
doubtless be to add materially to the VOL
ume of retail trade. The eventual re-
suit may be the stimulation of manu-
featuring and processing, adding to the
volume of employment and correspond
ingly lessening the unemployment that
remains from the collapse of business
which began seven years ago.
These disbursements are similar to
those that were made during the pend
ency Of the excess profits tax which was
imposed during the war period as a
means of supplying revenue to the Gov
ernment. Their purpose was the avoid
ance Of the heavier taxation that would
have been imposed upon the corpora
tions. Actually the effect was the dis
tribution of the tax burden, by passing
on to the individual taxpayers a larger
impost than they otherwise would have
borne, perhaps at less rate Of revenue
production than if the funds had been
held by the corporations and the taxes
paid upon them at the ascending rates.
1t is impossible at present for any
actuary to compute the prospective loss
Of revenue to the Government by this
distribution The immediate beneficiaries
of these extraordinary disbursements
will not pay taxes at as high a rate as
though the monies were held as surplus
and taxes we're paid upon them at the
rates fixed by the new law. If that is
the case the surplus tax will not yield
the total of revenue that was computed
on the basis Of the known amounts held
in reserve by the corporations. But the
stimulation of trade, and perhaps the
volume of employment, will nevertheless
be evident as these hundreds of millions
work down through the channels Of
business. The vitality important ques-
ton is whether the corporations which
are now making these large distributions
will so deplete their reserves as to en-
danger their stability.
Evening star., 1936-11-20
Urges that Prose Is
Better Than Poetry

To the Editor of The Star:
Some people wonder why verse is al
ways more or less Of glut on the literary
market. T should like to venture this
explanation: If person has genuine
thought to express, he can express it in
prose.
The form frequently detracts from the
substance. Moreover, verse forms are
frequently used to cover up dearth of
original thought.
This subterfuge has 50 often been re-
sorted to and readers stung SO often that
they have become naturally suspicious
of everything masquerading in poetical
form.
AS test, the modern poets should
take their verse and put it into prose.
Then they should read the prose and
see whether it means anything really
important. If 1t does. strange as it may
seem, they should put the thought back
into verse. Or, better still, they should
permit 1t to remain as prose. Why gild
the lily or put an original thought into
the fancy dress Of poesy?
r. G. oRRIEN.
Evening star., 1936-11-20

mirably for the post she assumes. She
enjoys the distinction of being the only
woman principal Of a Washington high
school. And because she is distinctly
a product Of the local school system,
which she has faithfully and efficiently
served for over three decades, her ap-
pointment is popular both with her COL
leagues and with the parents and stu
dents with whom she has made so many
pleasant contacts in her teaching career.
Evening star., 1936-11-20

The Mediterranean Sea retains enor-
nous importance in commercial and mil
itary strategem. What it will become
when the air takes precedence in trans
portation remains something for econ
omists to consider. 1t is not likely that
any dictator will have 1t posted as q
private fishing lake.
Evening star., 1936-11-20
Care is being taken by the Government

Care is being taken by the Government
to instruct the average citizen on how
to detect piece of counterfeit money.
Counterfeit money is like an inflated
value, which does no particular harm so
long as it is passed without question.
The discovery of it's lack of quality rep
resents the bad news which always
hovers in the background of dishonor-
able transaction.
Evening star., 1936-11-20
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Song of the Reapers.

Song OF the Reapers.
When dead leaves from the barred trees
float
And flowers have gone to sleep,
And birds have sung their farewell note,
And frost begins to creep,
While Summer dreams become remote
Mankind the ripe grains reap.
And colder grow the days
We close the door on Natures frown
To seek the 'hearth-fire blaze
And as the harvest moon shines down
Our thoughts go up in praise.
Evening star., 1936-11-20
Tributes Of Regard.

would you accept my heart and
hand?" asked the impulsive youth.
mo" replied Miss Cayenne. IT have
noticed that after map has made a
present of his heart and hand he begins
to think about economizing on candy
and flowers"
Evening star., 1936-11-20

Abyssinia is described as a backward
country. Civilization as it has exerted
itself in Spain has not prevented Madrid
from following the lines of civic deterio-
ration that distinguished Adds Ababa.
Evening star., 1936-11-20

A brilliant career is now expected for
the molasses business, although Professor
Tugwell can hardly expect to handle as
much capital as has hitherto been placed
under his direction.
Evening star., 1936-11-20
Drawing a Distinction.

Every man is entitled to his own
opinion
yes" replied Senator Sorghum. "but
he shouldn't be encouraged to express
it in way that constitutes it a public
nuisance"
Evening star., 1936-11-20

A resignation rumor attaches itself to
Mr.. James A. Farley, who can leave at
least one public office without fear of
having to consult the "help wanted" ad
page in order to find another Job.
Evening star., 1936-11-20

Many D. C. citizens will desire q great
local inaugural demonstration, as a re-
minder that they would have voted for
Roosevelt had it not been for circum-
stances over which they had no control.
Evening star., 1936-11-20
Easy COnsciences.

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Make of 1t what you will, but the
Governments conscience fund has grown
to only $624,0 in nearly century and
a half.
Evening star., 1936-11-20

sincere, bringing as rule not much re-
joinder beyond the colloquial query, "And
so what?"
Evening star., 1936-11-20
The Has-Been.

From the Muskeson Chronicle.
1t Is always well to remember that the
star halfback Of today Is just another
old grad tomorrow.
Evening star., 1936-11-20
Astronomical Values.

From the New York Sun
Chemists are experimenting with q
gasoline that costs $1,000 a gallon! The
motorist who looked at that price tag
would ask, How many light years to
the gallon?"
Evening star., 1936-11-20
Much In n Name.

What's in a name? Full oft you'll find
Some trivial ailment frets your mind
Until you scarcely hope to live
Because of names the doctors give.
Evening star., 1936-11-20

"De world may owe you livin'," said
Uncle Eben, but you's gotter do
sumpin' to let the world know dat you's
on hand to collect it,"
Evening star., 1936-11-20
A Word from the Roadside.

A Word from the Roadside.
Never min dat railroad.
Never min dat ship.
Yoh uncle he des e'ineter walk
When he go on a trip.
Wheels kin keep a-buzzin'
An pass me on de street,
But keep movin' on my way.
rs thankful foh my feet.
Stokin' up de ingine.
Flyin' th'oo de air.
Folks is des' like bullets
An you dodge 'em everywhere.
In spite of his inventions
His comfort ain complete;
White mans usin' up his brains
A-savin' of his feet.
Jud Tunkins says he knows a mar
who never did days work who use.
the word unemployment" as a substi.
tute for plain loafing.
Evening star., 1936-11-20
The Mute Multitude.

From the Buriinston tvt.) Free Press.
What becomes Of all the political SPELL
binders when the election is over? =
Evening star., 1936-11-20
Relieving the Monotony.

Does a game Of poker help you to
forget your troubles?"
Not exactly" replied Cactus Joe.
Mostly it only gives me a new kind"
Evening star., 1936-11-20
The Economic See-Saw.

From the Worcester Gazette.
The only trouble with a depression
is that it doesn't give fellow a chance
to save up enough pennies to partici-
pate in the ensuing boom.
Evening star., 1936-11-20

Pennsylvania as Democratic State is
providing new political problems that
might puzzle Philadelphia lawyer.
Evening star., 1936-11-20
The One Exception.

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
Nobody leads the simple life nowadays.
except perhaps Jack Garner.
Evening star., 1936-11-20
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Evening star., 1936-11-20

Col. Edwin A. Halsey, secretary of the
Senate, has just issued an informative
compilation entitled veto Messages"
It is . record Of bills vetoed and action
taken thereon by the Senate and House
Evening star., 1936-11-20

@. Are citizens III the federal districts
of republics other than the United States
disfranchised?-M. B.
A. In others, like Mexico, Brazil and
Argentina, the citizens enjoy the voting
privilege.
Evening star., 1936-11-20
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

reader can get the answer to any
question OF fact by 1orittng The Euentn0
Star Information Bureau, Frederic J.
Haskin. Director. Washington. D. C.
Please inclose stamp for reply.
Evening star., 1936-11-20
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

John tDNbsy. serving q sentence fW theft H t356 worth Gf provisions Wss taken by guards from jaIJ 10 the cathedral st Sligo, Irish Free EtAte, aud there bs uss married
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
Visit White House
 . Highlight Of Meeting
Directors Of Federation of Womens Clubs in Session in Washington January l3 .l7-Speakers Listed

ference in Brussels. fIighllghts oi ths fedef6tim's official cruise b the West Indies and Panama will bt given by Mrs. Edward Dexter Knight, Mrs. William Dick Bpm. berg, and Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley Mrs Grace Morrison Poole, pasi president 0 ths federation, will tell of tho trip she and Il party of clut leaders including Mrs. Y. w. Bhirk of California and Mrs. J. Q. Beth 0i New Mexico took h the BHiti Bens, New Zealand, and Australia.
 Reception
 The formal reception preceding these programs will mafk Uis Opsn- ing 0f the board msstjD, bringing together the board, members oi congress with their WiVss, and Oths, leaders iu the Gf1iCial and soGih life M the nhtlmng capital. 4 dime, at The Admiral will closs the sub. scriptj0n contest of The ClubWMnaf DFWC, official publication M the general federation, at which tlfne tlit directors Of the losing states vii entertain the directors of the win. ming states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
STRAND

Performances tonight conclude the engagement of "ttanOhh" sud Two ifi a Crowd" current atttacs Dmns @t Warner Brothers Strand, Tomorrow brings Give Me Your Heart" poignant screen drsmn based on tbt iaUO1s stage play "BWset AlOes" by Jay Mallory. Kay Francis has tis leading role. The picture gives Miss Francis tIie finest dramatic opportunity O her career. presents her aE hD ultra modern young EnglishW0man W1o seeks hsps DInsss ln glorious surroundings ib London. New York and Italy,
 Tine plot is daring. ths situations novel lB Inc extreme, but most striking H all Is tIIs treatment which js frank and brilliant, but clean and jb good taste.
 Tile unusually talented cast sup. porting Miss Francis, includes OsWEs Brent. itoi#Dd Young Pat rick Knowles. Henry Stephenson. t;tsphsus0D. Frjsda ibSscoft. Helen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
BIGGER THRILLS
 FOR BANK MITE
Whole City Still Talking About Popular Feature
 al State Theater

YW will want b make pIabt right now to be jD attendance hI Warnsr Brothers ftats tbsatsr b- hdTTGW evening. tts "J.ank HIts' agaIH apd believe it m not there art exactly two hundred reasons why y0t can't afford D stay away,
 If 1oi were present Iast week Wednesday you SEW a dozen psstTMf inhds exceedingly happy and Wbl klGWs but what this i1ay bs y0iii night.
 Everybody N rAviBg about the new added treat "J'bs Good Will Treasure ChssU and there will Dc abGtIir Ope t0m0rr0W, night Yes sBi Fun. thrills, laughs and pro. flt await you from tbG moment y0ti set loot Inside ths tbeatsr lobby.
 We again sdyiss patrons D come early for seats so hs W avoid having D stand during the entire proceed iDgs, Evening prices EO hBtO effect ht ] D. ID. ssEi week on WfdusstIay / Fl make your pjaiE accordingly.
 1T you happsti W Dc dOWbtt,Wb shopping sthp in st q restaurant sud enjoy smack rather tban g0- ing bMris N supper and tbus make sure you will be M time for tbe big event st ths ttete tomorrow evening
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
Manufacturers Study
 Occupational Disease
Scientific Check.Up With Doctors, Attorneys, En-
 gineers Urged as Preventive Measure

occupati0naI disease are medical, 30 thht the medical profession must Dc prepared to offer solutions. placs ing emphasis OH the causes and ac~ auiring more adequate Knowledge Of the effects of industrial hazards Gn normal and abnormal physical states of employees. and the f,iiics tl0nlng Of protective mechanlsns provided by the employer, The physician will haye 10 work with the engineer On principles of pre-" venti0D.
 Evidence
 Attorneys will zee the need for greater h.d more accurate study of tbs nedlc0ltgal aspects of occu" patiGnai disease hnd for more tx~ tsnsiVc and more careful preparh~ ti0n and presentation of evidence.
 The engineer cannot rely on merf visual inspection jn the estimation of occupati0nal disease hazards and the efficiency of protective hppIl- hnCee, which method is successful In handling Lccident hazards. With tl1e physician he must resort t0 sci- entific methods of measurement t0 obtain aD adequate md proper ee- timAte Of the type of exposure iii order D solve the problem Of pre- y6btjO1I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
ROGER N. BALDWIN
 FORUM LECTURER
Founder of Civil Liberties Union Coming to Beth-
 Fl Synagogue

Roger H. Baldwin, director N the American CjvlI Liberties Union, will address tbs Bsth-Ej MeH's club at s forum In tbs auditorium of Beth VI sybAg0K TbprsdAy evening at gsI5 o'clock, m the subject The Fight Tor CiyiI Liberty" The public ls cordially invited,
 Considerable Lime in recent years iias been spent ky Mr. Baldwin ib ths stpdy N international mOvs- niHnts aKaIDst war, Imperialism and fsseisrD. Most recently Hs CUB4 DIstsd survey W liberty and re- WsssiMi iu Soviet Hussia aDd bas em0Dlsttd a book on tbs subject, Liberty Under the tsJvists,"
 tie is sB set)ys sippMttr M civil liberty and hss involved himself iti sti free sDsscii Ggbts and campaigns regarding the rights M IAbr, aiisps, 1sgYoes. political minmitlss ABd ths Issiiss M censorship an1 academic freedom
 To oppose cWETiDtjNb. sid cUp@ a;isutiJts DbIecNHs, sjjd defend JsTgsijs prosecuted Tor thsir OpiU- Dps aksInEt vars, bg organized tbe gatlmal CiyU Liberties NirssU a. he entrance m tIis United States nto the World msf. tfs refused b, bev the draft act when called b, iIs seryiGs siid vas sentenced h 0is0B fu nIs year. MT. Baldwin ssoelvsd his masters degree from HafvAf6 iu tIOg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

Washington, D, C., Dec. g4-A visit W ths White House, Friday, Jhn~ AAry J6, 1897. at o'clock will be Ghs Of the higf, points Of interest aE the annual mid-wintsr meeting M the board 1f directors of the (tmsral Federation Of W0meB's efi1e which will bs hsid here, Jan- t1Dry i3 b i7.
 z This gathering, which brings b t1ie Capital club Isadsrs from every sAts jii the Union, VIII De presided over bv the president, Mrs, Roberta Campbell Lawson.
 Notable speaksts
 Captain Willis B. Bryant. UB.A.. nationally kl1Wu lecturer and author of tts much discussed book, And " Shall Come To Pass" will address tbe board on Tho Blindness 1t Mau,D Burton Marsh, director of the safet1 and traffic engineering department 0f the AtitOmibile astso- ciaNan, will bs presenter ss. sps- ciai speaker V Mrs. Edward Ham mstt, ChaIrmsn Of tbe fEdwAtlGhs E committee Op safsty Mrs. Phyllis Fsrgus H0yt, president Of the Ha- tioIaI League m Women, will pre- scat s musical novelty, and Mrs. Harriet Ware Krumbbaar, one 6 hyasYicaB foremost composers, will speak m1 Spiritual Valuss in Mu- sic,D Mrs. Richmond Page Of pbil> adsiphis. recently returned from Puerto Rico, will discuss Wsliare work on the islands, Miss hlyss Long, chairman, international rsla- ti0ns department, will tell W her visit to the international peace con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

week.
 In the mean time the committee in charge will continue It's plan to make this winter event one of the best that tho club has enjoyed In quite some Lime. The present sct-up includes formation of il committee to sponsor a winter activity, as well ag further plans for completing the Holy Cross scholarship which the local club has created.
 OfiiCerg of tho club are also en- deavoring Co secure several reels of motion pictures taken ht Holy Cross football games this past fall, Becre~ tary Maurice r. WrenD has been in touch with Alumni Secretary Charles Bowman Btr0fne and will haye definite information on the availability Of the same by early next week.
 The members of the luncheon committee arc urged D get in touch
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
In The Local
 Theaters
STATE

"The L,Gkiest Girl In The World" featuring Jane Wyatt and Louis Hayward, begins h threc day engagement at Warner Brothers Btat6 theater today. The story first came D public attention in the Ladies Home Journal under the title Kitchen Privileges.
 Now everybody in Waterbury caB share tbeater privileges ib enjoying the laughs engsndsr6d by this hilarious fun pr0y0ksr which |; even today rocking Broadway aud fences with laughter,
 The story begins with n young society bud waking her wealthy father at { in the morning D tell him she is ip love and wants t0 get married. When papa learns that the ititklssg wight who has the courage 10 worship his daugh- ter does not bAve the CaGh 10 stip- port her, he sends her 10 NsN York to prove she can I've for q month on an account equsJ U tbf limited income 0f Ter sWair
 Jspe Wyatt, in the Mtle role makes the noble experiment. ir economies, economically sbettsd by a second fellow, A dasliing young blade who has way with him. Jane finds t pleasant hi travel the same way. The gay cavalier b portrayed by Louis Hayward, brilliant young capable actor M stage and screen,
 Well. there ehe is ht lskt, with two boy friepds4-a -aDd she is just fresh Wit 0f decisions, She thinks sbs I0yes them both. From then on things happen fast apd furious
 The companion feature furnishes s,iepspss, ttJills, and romance happily combined jD the bafflihg mystery "BlaGkfBajltu which fsa. lures William Gargab, Florence Itjct and H. E. Warner.
 Don't forget tomorrow night h Bank Hite' with 200 fsas0tB why you will Wabt t0 come and come shr1y, Accidentally evening prjGst start at , D. n. on Wednesday,. Tn addition N "Jthnk Hlts" the JDan- hget1sbt will present the second of the new series W extra added treats. "Jhs Good VII Treasure Chest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

with Secretary Wfenn sg soon ag possible so that the alumni liete may be distributed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

Because of tho wide divergence 0f opinion concerning the 0cctipatiOnal disease problem, it's active, scientific study by manufacturers. employees, insurance carriers, industrial com missIGners, doctors, attorneys and engineers t. needed for | solution beneficial 10 ali, according to Dr. C. .. BApplngt0n, consulting indus trihl hyglsbDst 0s Chicago, quoted ln the current monthly bulletin of the Connecticut state department of health.
 Mahufaeturerg, he states. need 10 know the extent and severity 0f ac- tualIy existing occupatj0nal disease hazards and b bring about definite coordination Aftd correlation of ifl- formation relative to such hazards with the medical findings On std- pl6yeE so exposed Since prevention lg the feal keynote, the greater iisf Of industrial hygiene surveys, r0u- tin6 and special physical tzamipn. ti01, with proper interpretation, js recommended.
 Self Protection
 Employees should yealize, for their own protection, the necessity fU Intelligent cooperation with the erD Dl0ySr in the prevention of occupa- ti6pMl dlseaEs, particularly with rec gard 10 proper tiss of protective equipment, notwithstanding processes and the handling Of materials.
 Insurance carriers will need hdf- qnats knowledge Of the character of Industrial exposure and hazards and th6 condition 0f employees sd exposed, before ths risk can be ib- tslBgspt1y classified and rates COT, De scientifically based.
 Industrial commissions must be- et,nc thoroughly familiar with the specific technique Of hMDdllng 0c. ciipatj0nnl disease claims, relying on adequately trained and experienced attorneys, physicians and engineers for development Of information hl Dc Used in adjudication 0f claims,
 The most important problems Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
HOLY CROSS CLUB INVITES STROME
Delays Luncheon Meeting
 Pending Word of Alumni Secretary's Visit

The luncheon meeting of the Eaugatuck Valley Alumni club Of Holy Cross scheduled, for Batur- day, December i2, has been post poDcd, it WIS announced today by President Dr, Michael J. Jawior. Tho date when the meeting will now be held will be announced later this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

Flint. Hslliwslj ti0bbes, zeHie Tli- bury ahd EIspeth DtidgsoD.
 Tho companion feature will pre- sent those two mad caps Of mjrtli, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy jn our ttelatione.' They 20 to sea and of course anything spd everything can happen and does, It's riot Of laughs from start to finish and hb ideal screen entertainment,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

Firsnsn at Lyons, France. dlsCoy- cred in a burning building the body Of an aged widow, Mm6. C0iBten, who led h beggatly existence. with electric light apd gns cut ofJ, and beside lt they found securities and bonds representing h fortune.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
SEEKS DIVORCE

Decree Of divorce and custody ot a ychr old daughter ig sought by Bessie K, Legnlck of thlg city in he suit entered in superior court toda8 against Stanley Jdspick alias Str ley Lynch. The plaintiff, whose maiden name Whg BGsgle KaGbmat, married Lesniek or Lynch ht EeV Milford, November 10. 1923. De- sertlon ig charged June I6, I032,
 Canon Carnegie. Canon Of West. minister Ab';ey in England since tDl5, who vehemcntly attacked divorce madness in tho United States, hos died at Westlnlnstef, aged TO-