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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

Q. Are highways ever made from cotton?
 A. Roads are not made entirely from cotton, but a modern innova- ton in highway construction is to lay a sheet of coarsely woven cot- ton material on the road base, and cover 1t with bituminous material which constitutes the road surface. The purpose of the cotton sheet is to hold the component road mate- rial together, eliminating to 8 cer- tain extent the cracking and fray ing edges common with other types of highway construction.
 o. Name some of the songs that were sung in the movie, "Palmy Days"
 A. Yes. Yes, No, Mo-" There's Nothing Too Good for My Baby" and Bend Down, Sister,"
 c. Give the food value and vita- min content of grapefruit.
 A. The food value is 235 calories Ter pound for the edible portion. It contains 1922 per cent carbohy- drates and is a good source of vita min B and an excellent source of Vitamin c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

The proposal of Lator Commissioner Joseph M Tone that ] series of media tion boards be created throughout the country to settle all industrial disputes should command some attention. MT. Tone in proposing that the Connecticut plan be adopted by the federal govern ment is showing the proper interest in our labor disputes. His announcement comes as a result of the recent disastrous automobile strike. He believes that regional boards in the United States would contribute greatly toward more peaceful and speedy settlement of dis putes between labor and capital. The success of the Connecticut Board of Me- diation and Arbitration, he points to as an indication of what actually can be done. However, he is quick to point out that Connecticut would not have been successful had not it's board been made up of active, interested, and expert mem- bers The success or failure of any board of mediation and arbitration depends on it's makeup and also on it's guiding spirit. In our case it is Commissioner Tone him. self who must take his fair share of credit for what has been accomplished in this state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
Tactful Turnips

You can't get blood from turnip. Tact is different, however. You can get tact from turnips if you eat enough of them. Nourishment for the physical being is supplemented by nouriShment for the character. Broccoli's supplementary value is the giving of luster to the eyes.
 At elast, this is what delegates to a vegetable growers conference were told in talk on SaleSmanship. The idea is that good sales talk helps to put over the humblest vegetable just as it does a shiny new car. It makes potential buyers aware of vital need for specific vegetables.
 Time was when mother simply went to the grocery store or the farmers market and got carrots and green beans and beets this week because she had spinach and parsnips and cabbage last week, and change was pleasing to all the family. But when salesmanship is properly de- veloped in this field she will select her vegetables to satisfy certain needs, such as protection and safety, economy and gain, comfort and convenience, pride and affection"
 It seems more complicated than the alphabetical vitamins which are the cur rent guides to food selection. But even if there is hokum in thsi sort of high power salesmanship, the net results are good, encouraging greater variety and getting away from narrow food fads and fears.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

@. What is Bill Terry's highest batting average for one season?
 A. In 1880 it was .401.
 @. Give the location, date of con- struction, cost, and size of the Huey P. Long bridge.
 A. It crosses the Mississippi at New Orleans, La. It was begun in January, 1882, and opened to traffic Dec. 6, 1885. It cost $13,000,000, and the channel span is 3,524 feet-135 feet above water. Including ap- breaches, it is A miles long.
 o. Have attempts ever been made to connect Dover, England, and Calais, France, by bridge or tunnel?
 A. Various projects for connect ing the two cities by bridge, tunnel an trains or submerged rails have been advanced, but the presence of Assures in the bed of the strait has caused them all to be abandoned as impractical.
 If you want copy of our book let on Cage Birds" write The Wa terbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1912 Thirteenth Street. Northwest, Washington. D. c. En- close cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

authorized the discontinuance of service on one line after another where it has not ordered the substi- tuition of busses for the trolley cars, the latter carried through sometimes despite strong protest from the res idents of the territory affected.
 For forty years people have bought their houses and paid taxes on them, with the trolley service figured as part of the value. Now the commission proposes to order a shift to busseS on weeks notice in each case notwithstanding recog- nized popular opposition, and a bus record of three serious accidents in six months last year within a radius of ten miles, Meriden, Cheshire and New Britain, with a total of six deaths and thirty-eight people in- jured.
 The million dollar lease of the C.. R. & L. lines, now cancelled by the receivership, was a staggering load and probably the principal factor in the financial collapse of the Conn, Co. It constitutes, of course, no justification for the forced substi- tuition of busses for trolley cars. The profit involved, by reason of the less cost of bus operation, estimated at from two million to two and a half million dollars per annum, is an- other matter, and not exactly Q justification of the forced Substitu- ton of the bus for the trolley. As MT. Boss Tweed of Tammany Hall remarked on a certain occasion well, what are you going to do about it?"
 Something can be done. The legis- lature is in session. Senate bill in- troduced by Sen. Hagearty, No. 225, requiring eight weeks notice of hear ings on bus substitutions could be enacted into law in few days, given requisite popular support. This done there would be time for thorough overhauling of the whole matter. The public utilities commission could be obliged to furnish the needed detailed information concerning the revenue and operating costs of the various lines of the two companies from which the public could form an opinion in each case as to the feasibility of requiring the continu- ance of the trolley service.
 It is planned to introduce a petl- tion on Monday next in support Of this measure in the hope of enlist ing the active cooperation of mem- bers of the general assembly repre- senting the various towns and cities directly affected by the wholesale substitution of busses for trolleys now underway. The outcome de- bends, however, it is probable upon the extent to which the people who are to be deprived of trolley service manifest their wishes in meetings, or by petitions and letters to their representatives.
 | A companion measure, Senate Dill No. 224, to eliminate the perpetual franchise in cases of bus substitu- 1 tion could, given the requisite popular support, be used to put the companies into a mood to com promise their demands by continu- ing trolley service where justified by conditions. There is no excuse Tor the grant of a perpetual franchise for bus operation, the investment comprising simply the purchase or 8 certain number of machines on the installment plan, the equip ment trust" method.
 Yours truly,
 J. B. ALLEE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

Waterbury must be getting athletic field-minded. What with the new school field rapidly being rounded into shape American Brass Company will have fine field in back of it's present recreation center on Bank street = the old Holmes, Booth, and Hayden plant. We often wondered that some of our big manufac- turing concerns had not gone in for this sort of thing. Some of the finest athletic fields in this country are industrially- controlled. Of course they are expensive to run and maintain, but they accomplish a great deal of good in the long run.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

with Germany on behalf of MT. FireStone. Ex.AmbaSsadOr
 All by himself in 8 Berlin movie theater sat Count Friedrich von Prittwitz, once holder of the glamorous post of ambassador to Washington.
 Prittwitz now works for an oil company, is quite poor, is one of the most respected men in Ger many.
 Reason is that he has absolutely refused to accept appointment or favor from the Nazi regime. They would give him 8 new ambassa- dorship or other high post in 8 minute, if Prittwitz would join the Nazi party. But he sticks by his principles-and works in an oil company.
 Copyright, 1897, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
NOT ENOUGH TIME SET FOR HEARINGS ON BUSSES SAYS
 BRIDGEPORTER
101 Harrison St., New Britain, Conn. Feb. 12, 1887.

101 Harrison St.,
 New Britain, Conn.
 Feb. 12, 1887.
 Editor, The Waterbury Democrat:
 The proposed substitution of busses for trolley cars by the Conn. Go and the Conn. R'wy and Light ing Co.,, in various towns and cit ies of the state involves the prop erty interests and personal safety and convenience of probably several hundred thousand people. ...3 The law requires a hearing by the Public Utilities Commission on each petition or application by a street railway company. The word hear ing" in the law, Sec. 3794 of the Gen. Statutes, implies public notice, adequate notice. On the petition for bus substitu- ton on the Bridgeport-Stratford line, it is announced that the hear ing by the commission will be held on Feb. 18th, just one weeks mo- tice. This is wholly insufficient, tan tamount, the writer contends, to a denial to the public of that right to a public hearing which it is the in- tent of the law to grant and safe guard. Apparently it is the policy of the commission to continue thus in dealing with the whole series ot petitions for bus substitution.
 An amazing situation exists with respect to the commissions know ledge of the income and expenses of the several lines. To the writer's request for permission to examine the commissions data showing traf- fic, revenue and operating expense of two lines, the auditor and statis- tician of the commission replied under date of the 10th inst; we regret to advise you that we do not have the data which you request, continuing with the statement that the reports received from the Conn CO. carried "data pertaining to the operations of the company's entire system" Yet for years the commission has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
A Book a Day
This Cadaver Sports a I.adv'S Garter

This CadaVer SportS
 a Lady's Garter :,
 "Night of the Garter Murder by Royce Howes Doubleday, Doran' $2). is one of the "'whodunits" bear ing the imprint of the Crime Club, a mark which always signifies, If not a masterpiece of detective fiction, at least an entertaining one.
 Unlike most of the current crmysteries, there is only one mur- der for the fictional and armchair sleuths to worry about, but 1t is a murder sufficiently colorful and fantastic to make up in quality what the plot lacks in quantity.
 Harris Quest, dashing debonair stunt aviator, is found murdered after an uproarious party given at the home of Col. Ames Ludlow by his son, Sanford.
 The body, wrapped like that of an Egyptian mummy in comforter, is found with it's head drilled by bullet from Civil War musket and with lady's dainty peach-colored warter on its arm.
 At this point sleuth, new to detective story readers, enters the picture. It is up to Capt. Ben Lucias of the Detroit homicide squad to find the killer and exonerate the rest of the innocent bystanders. Gruff, hardboiled, bulldoggedly ten- acious, he goes to work. It is up to you to find out what he discovers.
 Although this book moves more slowly than most of its kind, 1t is easy and entertaining reading. Cap tain Quest, 8 tough policeman who makes mistakes, is a refreshing change from the super-sleuths who solve most fictional crimes. Your favorite character should be the butler, Morris, who whiles the hours away by mixing and drinking a con- coction known as "a grenadtne lady with a hat on." Sound sport. Try one as you con the pages of the book.-E. M. T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
Current Comments

The place to break up gangland is in the high chair, not the electric chair. 70. Ray Hansen, former prosecut- ing attorney of Chicago.
 We hear 1t said that Russia didn't like democracy, when the fact is that Russia merely went from one dictatorship to another. Lyman Bryon, professor of edu- cation at Teachers College, Co., lumbia University.
 
 /, We should always have been tougher, but the trouble always was that we did not know what to get tough about. -Rexford Guy Tugwell discussing the past of the New Deal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
Retirement

If judges are to be retired from office at 70 or 75 years, that brings up the ques- tion of retirement in other branches of public business. How about presidents, senators, representatives, ambassadors, cabinet members, governors, and so on? The question is naturally more vital in offices held for life than in offices of limited tenure, and in appointive offices than in elective offices, but the principle is worth discussing in any case. Generally speaking. how long do we want public
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

Waterbury is going to be well repre- sented at the hearing in Hartford later this month when the Connecticut Rail- way and Lighting Company petitions the Public Utilities Commission for the right to abandon all trolley lines in this state and substitute busses for them Interest will center not so much in this but where the bus lines are to run. No doubt in- formation on this will be available before the hearing date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
HAwA1IANs TURN CLOCK. BACK

Honolulu, (UP)-Steps are being taken to perpetuate theold original Hawaiian life before 1t has entirely disappeared. On Hapiolani boule- yard is being erecthed complete Hawaiian village modelled after those of 200 years ago. Grass houses will be occupied by native Hawaiians working at their native handicrafts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
Selected Poem
FROM A CITY WINDOW

(E. Bohm in the New York Times.) The Winter night is brassy-clear, The street is given up to cold; The few people who pass walk huddled up Yet they walk with utmost speed, Each busy with his private race, And each from out his turned-up coat Blows his breath before his face. The empty curb looks metal-hard AS if the stones had frozen too, And round the high bare lamps the light Is splintered into icy blue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
IN TODAY'S MAIL

newspaper responsible facts opions from communications unless accompanied with writer's and address will not be accepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

last page for the answers.
 1. Name the smallest and most easterly of the Great Lakes.
 2. What is onyx?
 3. In law, what is an indictment? 4. Name the greatest English na- turalist of the nineteenth century. 5. What is the twelfth part of 8 linear foot?
 6. Who was Lorenzo Ghiberti? 2. What is inbreeding?
 8. Who is the author of Under the Tonto Rim?"
 9. Which state is nicknamed the Prairie State?"
 10. Where is the United States Military Academy ?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
European War Scare Is Fear
 Hitler Will Have To Make Good
anA RODERT A ALLEN
Ny DREW PEARSON

Berlin Feb. 21-Chief trouble with Germany is that it is all dressed up and no place go For four years Hitler has been giving Germany the finest military front
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

An economist says our society in the future will have one-fourth of servant apiece. We'll take the feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
A Thought for Today

For they prophecy falsely unto you in my name: have not sent them, saith the Lord Jeremiah 29:9.
 Falsehood, like poison, will generally be re- iected when administered alone; but when blended with wholesome ingredients, may be swallowed unperceived.-Whately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15

The autocracies talk loud, but the democracies have what talks louder - money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
T est Y UT Knowledge

" Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-15
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, 'Tt is a long ways
 from here"; say Ca long way"

@. What is Bill Terry's highest batting average for one season? A. In 1930 1t was .401.
The Washington times., 1937-02-04
Chiroproctor

Contrdctor
WIN. COLICHIo 4 sON.-RcmodclinE
stone work: cement work; repairs OF all
kinds. 522 5th St. 5. +. AT. 1898.
The Washington times., 1937-02-04

ROOM1NG HOUSE belmont at 14th)-l5
rooms, 3 baths; wonderful buy at
S1.5uO. see this. Mr.. McKenney. zoos H
81. W.
The Washington times., 1937-02-04

9 ST. N. W. 4430-In refined Jewish
family for 2 So so ca
The Washington times., 1937-02-04
TODAY AND EVERY DAY-DAY OR NIGHT
%Cdmerd Repairing
Ma. A712. S16 10th 81. n. n,
CAMERA REPAIRING
FUILER L d'ALBERT nc.
{ Carpenters
Chairs for Rent or Sale

L CdTpenteTS
CARPENTER WORK. painting. paperinE,
brick and roof.nss guar. work: DI. $40
The Washington times., 1937-02-04

A VERY large corner room, 7 windows.
large closets, new furniture, private
shower bath. for or girls. Phone COlum-
bia 1928
The Washington times., 1937-02-04

PRESSING CLUB-For sale or rent. 80
Twenty-fifth st. n. w.
The Washington times., 1937-02-04

18TH ST. N W., 3342-Nr. Rock Crk. PIX
Pleasant frt. rm.. twin beds. next bath,
Southern cooking: nr. trans. AD 4447.
The Washington times., 1937-02-04
BELMONT GARDENS

ATTRAC. double rms. twin BEDS vacan-
cies for young men: $32 so ea. vac. for
young lady. 30S Taylor St. NV AD 6074.
The Washington times., 1937-02-04
Houses for Rent-Unfurnished 90

4516 New Hampshire Ave. N. W.
SEVEN rooms and bath. Open fireplace,
ami. Apply Penn Realty Corporation,
474 X St. N. w, MET 1888.
The Washington times., 1937-02-04
Business Opportunities

LUNCH ROOM-Doing $1,000 weekly bust.
ness (guaranteed) low rent. long lease:
price only 81 500: terms; best bargain Of
fered Joseph HOllander. zoos H st. n. w
The Washington times., 1937-02-04

Z hdITS Tor Nent or SdTe
DI S112-FOLDING CHAIRs-For rent
or sale. Lowest rates in town. Notes
Auction Rooms. 633 Indiana Ave
Coal
The Washington times., 1937-02-04
Rentals
Board and Rooms

"a NEW GUEST HOUSED at 4OS Seward
Square S. E. Double rooms now avail
able: l double with enclosed sleeping porch,
heated walking distance of House and
Office Building, Navy Yard and other Gov
ernment buildings: transportation at door:
rates reasonable ATT. 1881.
The Washington times., 1937-02-04

NEW 4-FAMILY FLAT BLDGs. Just
completed fully rented Excellently con-
structed and modernly equipped. Located.
$50 to 5912 9th St, n. W. Annual re-
turn, So, 100 Details & insp. upon request.
FLOYD E. DAVIS CO
1888 18th St. n. W. Nat. 0352
The Washington times., 1937-02-04

Newly decorated guest club. 1922 18th
st. n. W.: color scheme. blue and white:
mattresses: single, double ac-
excellent meals.
The Washington times., 1937-02-04
Real Estate
Investment Property

$500 INVESTMENT returned S264 last
year in Florida farms. You need not live
on farm. No work on your part. We pay
crops: share profits $3.50. Land decided
to you. De Soto Farms. Inc. Box Ill
Times-Herald.
The Washington times., 1937-02-04
Real Estate for Sale or Rent Z

SEABROOK. MD. 8 MILES FROM D. c.
line. New. Ar. and b. bungalow with l
fireplace. water, gas and elec Space in
attic for two additional rooms Owner
must sacrifice. $3.S50: easy terms 5. Il.
SELF. 927 10Th st. n. W. National S717:
Evenings Columbia 1143.
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10TH N. W. 3S11-Nicely furn double
room, twin beds. priv. fam; meals, family
style; ladies, gentlemen or empl. couple.
AID. S3SS.
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MD. AVE. n. E. 326-Front room, exec
lent board, S2S. AT. 5235.
The Washington times., 1937-02-04

NICHOLSON ST. N. W, 423-Large frt.
phone, $40. i: SIS. Z. GE. $3.50.
$35 each: also room for young lady.
The Washington times., 1937-02-04

C ST. N. E.. 90S-Large front rm. for
young lady. $50 mo. AT. 450S.
Kalorama Rd N. w.. 2O14. Lge. double &
sing. cong. home. Sv. meals. Pot. 5254.
The Washington times., 1937-02-04
Wanted-Real Estate

FARM WANTED in Virginia, on main high
way. within so miles Washington, )
acres or more. house. barn. good land and
situation. Price, S3, 500. Box E-94, Times
Herald.
The Washington times., 1937-02-04
Rentals
Houses for Rent-Furnished

z ROOMS. AND BATH. sleeping porch: gas
heat block Mt. Pleasant cars; .S105. By
appointment Mrs. Lynch. NE. 1885.
1900 Eve st. n. W. NE. $3.50
The Washington times., 1937-02-04

SHERIDAN ST. N. W.. 205-Comfortably
furn. rm., for 2 men or employed couple
Wise, AVE N. W.. 2702-Lovely master
bedroom across entire front of house. 7
windows. suit. 3 or 4. plenty of closet 4
drawer space. Delicious meals. EN- 464S
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19

dropped to n citing position.
Seemingly badly dazed man.
Brown, who once before had gone 10
full rounds with Louis, attempted to
hoist himself to his feet by graSping
Referee EatcS' leg. Instead he pull
led Bates down.
Brown FINALLY lroisted himself 90
his feet staggering about like man
hit quite thruphly with an iron NAL
let. RaotcS arose. rushed, over to n
neutral corner. where Louis had
str"llod with Tie nonchalancr of n
s'Cvcdorc returning for another bag
Of sugar after dumping one in n ships
hold and hold Louis arm aloft.
The first two rounds were com
pNrafiovlv peaceful. Brown did what
l'1flr loa1in" was lone with The milk
"h"""Iat" dir0cd Louis, his face n
w0ek of boredom. stalking his lighter