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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06

Discrimination against Connecticut by the State of Michigan is alleged by State Tax Commissioner William H. Hackett and as result he has invoked a section of our state liquor laws to re- taliate. He finds that Michigan has been taxing wines made in Connecticut and sold in Michigan more than similar do- mestic wines (that is wines made and sold in Michigan). AS result we'll now put reciprocal taxes on Michigan wines that are sold here. All of which prob- ably won't cause too much of stir in the liquor industry But it may lead to some sort of an agreement between the two states whereby the tax situation may be strengthened out. AS a matter of fact the news that wines are made in this state is probably of more interest to most of us than that they are getting heavy taxes somewhere else. And we'll admit that we never knew Michigan was wine producing state, either. As a matter of fact we only thought New York and Call- fornia were notable in this field in the U. s. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06

used, is the chief weakness of American cars. The slightest blow will usually crumple them. If they are to be made so weak that they cannot stand the ordinary contacts of traffic, motorists would doubtless prefer to have them made of some resilient substance like rubber, which will hold it's shape.
 If we are to have rubber lenders, the question naturally arises, why not rubber bumpers, too? They would probably re- quire a steel core for Stiffening. If the problem were fully worked out, perhaps the bumpers would extend all the way around the car, protecting it from bump at any angle. There might be a com bination of bumper and wheel-fenders. Surely it is not beyond the power of auto motive engineering to work out this problem in such way as to protect cars adequately from slight collisions without spelling their appearance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
PhiLateliC NezUS
Mourning Stamps in Czechoslovakia for Presi- dent Masaryh-Interesting Story Behind King Kamchameha's Picture on New
 Three-Cent Hawaiian Stamp.
By MAC

Philadelphia on Sept. 1T. A total of 880,100 Constitution stamps were sold and 28l ,478 covers were handled. Four hundred thousand was the original printing order for the Hawaii stamps, but this was increased to 100000 in @ radio order to Washington as ad- vance requests mounted. It is es- timated that Honolulu will handle S00,000 first day cancellations.
 Kamehameha was the Hawaiian hero who conquered all the is- lands and brought them together under one rule. His statue, the design on the new 3-center, was shipwrecked on one of the Falk- land islands in 1878 when the sailing vessel thah was bringing 1t to Honolulu from Italy, burned at sea. A replica was ordered from the American artist in Italy who had carved the original Kame hameha, and this duplicate is the one that stands in front of the Judiciary building in Honolulu. The original was later rescued at Port Stanley in the Falklands, and brought by @ sea captain to Hawaii where 1t now stands at the birthplace of the Hawaiian warrior in Kohala, on the north- ern tip of the largest Hawaiian is- land.
 The Kamehameha stamp on a first day cover is carrying this mail story from Hawaii.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
A Book a Day
Wodehouse Wit Still Fresh and Spirited
BY BRUCE CATION


 The English-Speaking Union real ly ought to award some kind of prize to Novelist P. G. Wodehouse. Just when the doings of pompous statesmen persuade Americans that they can never really feel any in- innate understanding for the Eng fish, along comes MT. Wodehouse with another novel that makes everything friendly and companions able again.
 His most recent effort is "Sum- mer Moonshine," Doubleday, Dor an: $2; and while 1t Is @ typical Wodehouse novel 1t containS enough of his perennial freshness and good spirits to make one forget that 1t Is very much like its Wodehousian predecessors.
 This yarn deals with a titled English family which, having fallen on hard times, is forced to accept paying guests at its flossy ancestral estate. To this place comes @ young American, enainored of the daugh- ter of the household, who has man. aged to get herself engaged to a caddish young Englishman--who, in turn, being a une-hunter, really wants to marry the young Amer ican's wealthy step-mcther.
 This, as you can see, lays the foundation for a plot complicated as orEy Wodehouse can coinplicate 1t; and from 1t there emerges a gay. witty and eternally-rIloving story that is as light as a puff of thistledown and that is pleasantly readable from start to finish. Not least among MT. Wode- houses distinctions, by the way, is the fact that he is one of the very few English novelists who know how Americans talk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
Flexible Tenders

There are reports of rubber lenders to be produced in this country for use on taxicabs and trucks, as they have been for couple of years on London busses. No mention has been made of such an innovation in connection with the fall automobile shows, but it is probably safe bet that, if once launched, it will be applied before long to automobiles in general.
 It is an obvious idea, proposed long ago but apparently not taken seriously be- fore by manufacturers. The fragility of lenders. especially the thin type now
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06

If Waterbury thinks it's current battle of the ballots is exciting, our voters should listen to what's going on up in Worcester, Mass. The democratic mayor was elected by the narrow margin of 25 votes over his republican opponent. As a result of this tight squeeze both Demo- crats and Republicans are up in arms and both major parties contemplate court action. Cited are such things as fraud and tampering with ballot boxes. It will be interesting to see what the outcome is in the Bay State city, of course not losing interest in our own battle at home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
Current Comment

The clock has struck, the hour is here the fight is for democracy. acy. William Green, president of the A. F. of L., at the convention in Denver.
 In our country and in these days of economic and social transition there is just as great need that we cultivate the attitude of political reverence. Charles Seymour, president of Yale University.
 
 Premature old age is often an at- titude of the mind. Charles Mccoy, research professor in anthr0pometry ct the Univer- sitv of Iowa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06

hunting. His first venture was g little jaunt of $500 miles in 8 motor caravan across the Sahara and Libyan deserts. When he and his wife, the former Fern Loln- bard of Grand Rapids, with whom, he has announced, he is still in love, went with him. Spring rains in the Rockies up- set their last expedition, and they had to be rescued.
 This brings Bedaux up to the winter of last year when, looking for more worlds to cone quer, he rented his Chateau dc Cande, built in l5Oe, to windsor.
 Bedsux is something of Q Fascist, which d0ubiy afouses the enmity of labOf. The visit of the Duke to Germany Is reported to lave been inspired in part by his host.
 In the United States, accord- ing to Bedaux's spokesman, the Windsors will visit every import ant industrial center, in each of which Bedaux's advertising representative, Arthur Kudner, Inc, will publicize the visit and also, perhaps, the efficient gentle man who is planning 1t.
 Copyright, 1897, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
Press Comment
MERIT SYSTEM IN HIGH GEAB
 (Hartford Times)

Mayor T. Frank Hayes, who was recently reelected in Waterbury ion a fifth term, has startled friend and critic alike with his sweeping, merit system plan for municipal employees in the Brass C:ty. The ape plication of the plan may not prove as drastic as its outlines suggest but the first impression is that Mayor Hayes means to put the merit plan into full operation in 8 few, swift moves.
 All employees, except policemen, firemen and teachers, must make fresh application for their jobs and pass satisfactory examination in order to hold their present posi- tions. The test of this merit plan will come in marking the papers and otherwise judging the appli. cant's fitness for the job.
 The significance of an examine ation depends both upon the one examined and the one giving the examination. There are "cinches" and "stumpers" among examina- tions. Tn any event, the results are likely to produce aspersions as well as alibis.
 Waterbury's experiment. will be worth watching. Mayor Hayes may be giving an example of statesman- ship deserving of imitation. Perhaps he has decided he will not run for mayor again and so can afford to take chances with non-partisan- ship in municipal affairs. He may be surprised how acceptable 1t IS with the voters even if some poli- tically- minded job-holders or job- seekers call it the end of everything.
 It will be a gratifying forward step in municipal administration if non-partisan administration in- creases in city affairs throughout the state. Far more important than the particular form of city govern ment is the attitude of those who manage municipal affairs. The mer- 1t system can be made to function under 6 variety of municipal organ ization forms because the crux of the whole matter is in the manner in which persons are fitted into city jobs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 Enclose a three.cent stamp for reply when addressing any qnes- ton of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu. reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research D un- dertaken. Be sure all mail Is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR. o. At which race track will the 1887 Maryland racing season endp A. Bowie, which will be ir1 opera tion from November 12 through No- vember 30.
 O. When did John Paul add the surname Jones to his name and why?
 A. While in Fredericksburg, Va, in 1773, probably to conceal his iden- tity. There is 8 tradition in the family of Willie Jones of North Carolina that the name was derived from that family, but contemporary evidence does not support the theory.
 o. Is Dustin Farnum, who for- merly acted in western films, livingP A. He died in 1929.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
Daily Almanac
doon sets 7:ll 10. m.

Moon sets 7:ll D. m.
 Sun rises 6:28 a. m.; sets 4:43 D. m
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 We're rapidly approaching the really short days of the year. From mid November until the end of December we have period of late sunrises and early sunsets. Once the first of January is passed an appreciable difference in the length of daylight is apparent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06

 1. What is the scientific name for white ants?"
 2. Wheer Is the Aisne river? 3. What is the distance across the English Channel from Cape 0ritz Neg to Dover?
 {. Gan an allen be deported from the U. s. for refusing to apply for American citizenship? s. Name the most of the seven hills of Rome.
 6. How much Negro blood has an octoroon2
 2. Should olives be eaten with the fingers or g fork? 6. What is paleontology? Q. Where is the region called Painted Desert9
 10. What is the state flower of Mississippi2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06

Hippocrates long regarded as the father of medicine" has been honored in his native Greece recently. A several day celebration in his honor was held at Athens. To it came the leaders in the scientific and medical world of the con- tinent to bear witness to the excellence of this Greek philosopher and physician who lived 2,500 years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
Selected Poem
TO A COTTONWOOD (Glenn Ward Dresbach in the Christian Science MonitOr)

You. were towering headland, green and cool Above the shrunken seas of grass and grain.
 Your shade at noon was my refreshing pool At night you made the soothing sounds of rain Beyond the orchard fence the cattle stirred With slowly moving currents of your shade
 Through swetering days, and many a panting bird Revived its song in sanctuaries you made. Now down the chilling wind your leaves are blown And in the nights the autumn rain will sound Less soothing than your music had known When drouth was stalking over fertile ground O may your great roots drink now, deep and long All things love kindles in thing that's strong.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
MUzzLE LoADERs TRIED OUT

Lewiston, Mont. (U.P0-The mug Zle loading rifle club of Montana residents held c rifle shoot here in which the contestants crammed shot down the rnuzzles of their an- tiquated weapons. Competitions in shooting the old Kentucky rifle, the fiintlock and percussion types were held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06

People always accuse lawyers of skull doggery, remarks lawyer friend, "until they get into trouble through their own skulldoggery and come sneaking in for help"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06

A stamp catalog by Dexter and Olney, published by Sever and Francis, in Cambridge, Mass, in 1863, was the first book on stamps or stamp collecting to be pumlished In the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06

WASHINGTON, November 6. = If the Duke of Windsor wanted to retain the favor of labor whose cause he has champoned, or of top-notch society, among whose members he has so gaily whirled, he could have made more unfortunate selection than Charles E. Bedaux patron saint and manager of his American fo1r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06

In spite of all the whoop-la, there IS still person here and there who doesn't really believe that film stars are the greatest people in the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06

If you want Q copy of our book let "SEX INSTRUCTION FOR YOUR AND YOUR CHILDREN write the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street. Washington, D. 0. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
Free Ride On Merry-G Go-Round This Week For Charles Bedaux,
 Super Salesman, Who Threw
 MOnkeyWr In Windsor Visit
ana n0D1DR . AGI0
.Nn nn8W RRAnDo@

Editors NOtes The Rng rendered this week to Charles BdaHz the behind the the Duke of Wndsors visit to America for free ride The Washington erryCso- R0und"J
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
Test Y Q q r Knowledge

Can you answer seven Oe these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06

What the world needs is international football leaders instead of armies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
e. What is a goopP

e. What is a goop?
 A. A nonsense creature invented by Gelett Burgess, American humor- ous writer and illustrator. The Goops are often presented as ''hor- rible examples" of naughtiness: hence, an ill-behaved or disagree able person, or, especially, a person of boorish manners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
A Thought for Today

Glory and honour are in His presence; strenrth and Rladness are in his place.-A' Chronicles 16:25.
 Live near to God, and so all things will ap- pear to you little in comparison with eternal realities--R. M. McCheyne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never pronounce finale--il- nap-ei say, fe-na'-lay.

e. Are giant puff-balls (mush- rooms) edible?
 A. They are edible only so long as the flesh Is white, and when dis colored with age, normally due to the formation of the spores, they must be discarded. Be sure they are really puff-balls before using.
 c. What monetary advantage is gained by taking out a patentP
 A. The monetary success of an invention does not depend primarily upon a patent, but upon the merit of the article itself. Without @ pat ent, however, the inventor has no legal right to monopoly on his idea. It is through @ patent that he profits from his invention.
 c. What is the nationality and meaning of the surname Anthesp
 A. German, meaning @ breath, or puff of wind. It arose as Q nick name.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06

Cuba in the interest of Ameri- can goodwill has announced is- sue of Q new series of symbolic postage stamps hon0ring the United States and all nations of North, Central, and South Amer ica. We can expect to find these stamps available within a short time.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

SEWING MACHINES used Singers;
clearance sale; electric. treadles: no rea-
sonable offer refused. Dealer. Adams
dQOS
Evening star., 1937-12-05

Restaurant, with liquor: guarantee
50. 600 monthly: nets $500 month. Price,
$4,000, terms.
Evening star., 1937-12-05
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE.

AFGHAN, .crocheted. reasonable. Sateen
down comfort, handsome, $6. 1859 2Sth
ST.. cor. Cathedral. Apt. s.
Evening star., 1937-12-05
EDWIN L. ELLIS.

1o10 Vermont Ave. RIM. 217. Natl. 331o.'
Mr.. CAPITOL. Govt. bldgs.. House Office
Bldg. and convenient TO downtown; 13
rms. :, baths. oil heat newly papered
and painted. spotlessly clean; good propo-
sltlon for some one who wants a nice
home and a living besides. 500 will
handle. the balance may be paid So per
Evening star., 1937-12-05

RADIO-PHONOGRAPH. Zenith new 1898
all-wave armchair model: regular S99.35.
sacrifice Sfj5 Shepherd o345-M
Evening star., 1937-12-05

Three-piece living suite upholstered for
$40: covering and new inside material
included made like new in finest tapestry
and friezette. Workmanship guaranteed.
LA FRANCE UPHOLSTERY CO.,
25O9 14th ST. NV COLUMBIA 1919.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

VACUUM CLEANERS-Eureka or Airways.
with attachments. S9.75: Hoovers ST. so:
Electroiux and many other makes at bar
gain prices. 30-day trial plan We will
gladly deliver and demonstrate at any
time. fSee the rest but buy the BEST
BEST BRANDS CO, National TT13
SNl 9TH ST NV National III
Evening star., 1937-12-05

TYPEWRITER Junior Remington portable.
slightly used. SO. 5745 18th st NV
TYPEWRITER. Underwood No. 5, SIG. Apt.
Sill 1920 18th st NV
Evening star., 1937-12-05

BEDROOM SUITE, beautiful walnut: as
good as new. 1-piece walnut dinette suite,
double mirror door. walnut wardrobe. D.
piece inlaid mahogany parlor set. odd
dresserS. chest drawers: very reaSonab BILE.
1908 1th ST. NV
Evening star., 1937-12-05

VACUUM CLEANERS-Rebuilt. like new;
l-yr. guar: S3.95 and up; Eureka, Hoover,
Royal. G. E. Magic-Air and others 1n-
day free trial; home demonstration Flec-
trical Center, 514 10th NV National SS7".
Evening star., 1937-12-05

VIOLIN genuine Guidantus lSO2, very
rare: also my private collection of vions
and ViolaS. $40 to $500; good selection
5,9as, i22S fi sherwood st. ne No tnext
Evening star., 1937-12-05

TYPEWRITERS-Spec low prices ON
guaranteed standard and portable ma
chimes. Standard Typewriter Co., 723 10th
n N
Evening star., 1937-12-05

shape; also rebuilt Underwood S29. so;
see Sunday. Don Mcdonald, l41S Goth st.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

DO NOT WEAR TRUSS that Will tor
ture you; let us make you one correctly
htted for your individual need. Universal
Artificial Limb Co. 623 F st. NV. Dist.
61SS.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

VACUUM CLEANERS-EUREKA, S475;
HOOVER, Sl2.45: AIRWAY OR ELECTRO
worth up to $50. NEW BAGS. CORDS.
BRUSHES; guaranteed one year OPEN
EVENINGS AND SUNDAYS TO PM.
STANDARD BRANDS, 1888 14th st. NV.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

TYPEWRITERS. new portables all makes
81 week: high-grade rentals. So mo- Natl.
S129. Central Typewriter Co.. g23 G st
Evening star., 1937-12-05

RUG SALE-Sacrifice from storage ware
house, genuine American OrientalS. woven
in one piece; beautiful colors in luxurious
Chinese and Persian designs. Small room
size. S12. Large room size, S25 to S35.
ScatterS. See and buy these beautiful rugs
at warehouse from 10 am. til pm. Sun.
Union STORAGE Co. $50 2Oth ST. NV
Evening star., 1937-12-05

RADIOS-Closing out all 1887 model
floor sample sets at reduced prices S4g.95
RCA-Victor. now S29.93: S6g.95 RCA-
Victor. now S:59.95: .9J Philco. now
$40; $685. RCA-Victor. now S5I Sl4a.95
RCA-Victor, now $50: Sl64.5O Philco.
now S99.g3. Many others at all prices.
Newset guarantee: convenient terms. Natl.
:j.,23. Arthur Jordan Piano Co.. corner
18th and G StS Open evenings.
Evening star., 1937-12-05
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE.

BUCKWHEAT BLOWER. automatic. ant
control $3.50: clock thermo; gas range
factory house trailer, sale or rent. All
Evening star., 1937-12-05

VACUUM CLEANER. Electrolux. and at
tachments; Al condition: cost SO, take
$50 Reliable 5OOS Ith n W
Evening star., 1937-12-05

VELOCIPEDE health rider baby's stroller.
single bed, complete; telephone stand and
chair all in good con. North 7592-W.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

BED-DAVENPORT, Sl5: with new mat
ll33
Evening star., 1937-12-05

RUGS-American and imported Oriental
room size, S24 so. See before buying.
Scatters. SOC up. Open evenings and Sun
day to pm. New York Rug Co., l172
Evening star., 1937-12-05
SPECIAL,
RE-UPHOIaST STEERING

Pianos. good condition: Schilling, $50
Webster, $40: Stieff. $40 Smiths Storage
1913 You NV North 3343
Evening star., 1937-12-05

TYPEWRITER. portable. in excellent con-
dition, SIS; also No. 3 Underwood. S35.
1910 st NJ
Evening star., 1937-12-05

ANTIQUES, rare pieces, immediate sale:
sofa. chair, table. pier table. bureau. chest
OF drawers, what-not. Wilton rug, axl2
Greenwood 13G2
Evening star., 1937-12-05

ANTIQUE CASHMERE RUG-Rare Chinese
bookcase; rosewood sofa. Adams 1851.
No dealers
Evening star., 1937-12-05

TYPEWRITERS, American Typewriter Co,
! adding machines: portableS a speciality;
| established ,25 years: some real bargains
open evenings. l431 East Capitol ST.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

ANTIQUE LOVE SEAT, Puritan period
genuine, S125: CreX rug, 12xl4, ST..
Wis 5344-W after ;,
Evening star., 1937-12-05

ANTIQUES-Chest drawers corner cabi-
net, 4-poster bed. desk dining table,
mirrors, = inlaid commodes. 1901 Conn.
ave- Apt 507
Evening star., 1937-12-05

SETTEE and chair for solarium; maple
dresser: two maple beds with springs: one
mattress. Emerson 1904. s.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

RADIOS r. C. A. No. 100 speakers: one
r. C. A. ~ table model set; miscellaneous;
cheap; battery charger. Atlantic 1852.
RADIOS reconditioned sets, S395 COM
plete and up: 5-tube Crosley, So %: 7-tube
Philco. $685.. Apex Elec. Co. 10y 9th st.
NV Open evenings
Evening star., 1937-12-05

RADIO-PHONOGRApH r. C A all
electric: fne Condition. S22 SO; portable
uable modeD phonograph, So. Shepherd
Evening star., 1937-12-05

BED, doubledeck. complete; knitted bed.
spreads; l0O-gallon 6. E. water heater
tank: enlarger and complete accessories
North HOOH-J
Evening star., 1937-12-05

SEWING MACHINE Singer, console. cleo,
$50 discount: Singer port. cleo. $3.50:
treadle. So up: repairs. Open eve. 3010
14th NV. Col. 3244
Evening star., 1937-12-05

SAMOVAR, Russian tantique). perfect con-
| dition. at great sacrifice; home Sunday.
| 144S Park rd., Apt. Z. Col. 1925.
SAXOPHONE. Buscher: perfect condition;
| incl. mouth pieces. case and instruction
| book Lincoln 1899
Evening star., 1937-12-05

CHILDREN'S CLOTHING-Dark blue lum-
berjacket. size 10 years, 81. good cond-
tion: brown mixture overcoat. size 10. fine
condition. So. 1904 New Hampshire ave.
CLARINET LIE Mar. seldom used suitable
for school band. Chas. r. Smith. LIST ST.,
Cabin John Md
Evening star., 1937-12-05
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE.

AIR COMPRESSOR. 1 horsepower. 2-stage
Curtiss; portable unit Apply 54 N st.
ne. Natl. 5354 Monda7
AIRPLANE MODELS-Entirely new type
championship flying model kits and COM
pleted planes. Any boy past 10 can con-
struct the Ma Mint" riying models in
one-tenth the time required to build other
kit models. Make flights up to several
minutes duration. Ideal gift for the boy
Very strong. Model builders construct
them for sale. Demonstrations each
Wednesday after 3. Fine manual training.
Great sport. Kits SOC up. Completed
models, ready to fly. S1.a5 end up. Model
Airplane Supplies. 40l7 Chesapeake St.
NV. Phone Cleve. 02GJ. week days only.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

TYPEWRITERS-L. c. Smith, Remington,
~ $50: Underwood. So 80; portable, SI3:
all perfect: new portables. 75c week: home
T. Col 4Ho5
Evening star., 1937-12-05

ANTIQUES-Largest collection in city.
Glass china. silver. books prints frames,
furniture, bric-a-brac. Edelson, 6lS Fifth
ST