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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-11

for the January-J June period, the previous high mark having been that set in the first half of 1920.
 Cost Reduced
 Reports of the light and power utilities of the state indicate that the expanded utilization of elec- tricity is taking place in practically all categories of customers. Com mercial and industrial employment of power has spurted even ahead of the general business trend, be- cause of new applications of elec- tricity in industry, and domestic use has maintained the same steady up- ward pace that continued through out the depression years due to the many steps taken by the power companies to make their service and rates more attractive several years before the lean years started. Be- cause rate structures have been generally revised to make the cost per unit of electricity less as great- CT use is made, the gross revenues of the utilities have not advanced to a degree in keeping with the rise in use, and at the same time taxes imposed on the companies have grown considerably and costs of operation have likewise in- creased.
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ated in the first six months ef io9e amounted to 'T62, ,37o,0O0 kilowatt hours. The exact gain in the first half of this year was thus 100, ,433, : 900 kilowatt hours.
 First Six Months
 The figure above for the first half of 1887 includes 7eo,54l, 900 kilowatt hours generated for public use plus 63,2Sl 900 kilowatt hours produced for use by railroads, street railways and the like. Segregation of the two types of uses was made by the federal power commission in its reports beginning January l, 1887. Previously all generation had been bulked in the reports,
 Connecticut's electrical production gained over the corresponding month of 1o36 in all 1887 months but February and June, and March produced the highest output of kilowatt hours of any month in his- tory. The March total was 149,O04,- . 900 kilowatt hours which far out distanced the previous monthly mark, broken three times last year but before that existing from Co., tober, 1929. Taken altogether the power production of the first half of 1887 exceeded all past records
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-11

birth by certain disease germs such as gonococcus, stTeptococcus or pneumonococcus. This condition occurring soon after birth Is called ophthaif1ia neoaatorliIn. Befor e preventive measures were developed ten of every hundred babies born in one hospital had this. condition. After adoption of preventive Enea- sures, incidence of infection was re- duced to one case in 1000.
 Because the gonococcus germ causes about 75 per cent of such eye infection in the newborn and most of the cases of blindness, 1t is the principal disease to guard against, Dr. Talbot stated. Of first importance is proper prenatal care under the direction of . physician for every expectant mother. Tn this way, the mother safeguards her own health as well as that of the child. In a certain group of hos pitals where careful attempt was made to treat expectant mothers having gonococcal infection, the in- cidence rate of ophthalmia neona- torium was one-fifth that of hos pitals where no attempt was made to treat the infection.
 Connecticut makes obligatory upon the professional attendant at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-11
Tragic Blindness In
 Children Preventable
State Health Authorities LabOring 10 Educate Parents Eternal Vigilance Held Necessary

Prevention of blindness in new- born babies is a problem which calls for eternal vigilance on the part of the parents working in close cooperation with the physician, Dr. Henry P. Talbot, director of the bureau of venereal diseases of the state department of health, declar- ed i1 the departments weekly broadcast today. Blindness is most tragic in children, he said, because 1t can be prevented by protecting them from two general ways in which the eyesight of the newborn may become endangered.
 The first way is by hereditary in- fection by which the germs of such diseases of the parents as syphilis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-11
New reduction Mark
 In Electric Output.
First Six Months of Present Year Witnesses Establish ment of New Al-Time Record; Cost Figures Revised

During the first six months of 1887, production of electricity by light and power plants in Connecti- birth the practice followed by nearly all of the states of insulting prcphylactic solution in the eyes of the newborn as 8 routine measure. This destroys dangerous germs that may be- present.
 Parents should be especially watchful of the eyes of the baby during the first two weeks of life, Dr. Talbot warned. It is during this period that most infections occur and when unusual redness of the eyes Is noticed the physician should be called immediately. Delay may prove disastrous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-11

are passed to the child, in this case causing the blindness usually later in life rather than at birth. The best way to cure so-called hereditary syphilis in all its forms is to prevent 1t, pr. Talbot said, and enactment of Connecticut's mar riage law was a progressive step in this direction, since the required blood test enables the physician to detect the disease before marriage and by treatment to arrest it in such a way as to safeguard off, spring.
 Disease Germs
 The second way the child may become blind is by direct infection of the eyes during or subsequent to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-11

cut increased by 13.1 per cent over their output during the first half of 1936, which was up to that time the highest first half year output on record, 1t is shown in statistics based upon the monthly reports of power production issued by the federal power commission.
 Total output of the Connecticut generating stations for the months January to June, inclusive, this year was S62, 1922, 900 kilowatt hours. This shattered all previous records for power production in this state, and reflects the growing use of power and light by domestic, indus trial and commercial customers of the electric utilities. Power gener-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
UNION CITY MAN
 GIVEN JUDGMENT
Timothy Sullivan Awarded S303 For Mason Work
 For Hartford Man

If in the future Harry Bendell of Hartford intends to employ a work CT with the expectation of paying him less than the union rate, he will, no doubt insist on an agree ment as to what the weekly pay ments will be. Judge Edward J. Finn in the court of common pleas today handed down decision which awarded Timothy Sullivan of Union City damages of $393.l8 against Bendell. Sullivan brought the suit to recover wages for labor perform ed on the Bendell property.
 When hired by Bendell, Sullivan and his son, who are experienced masons had no set charge for ser vices arranged other than, ito give Bendell a break" While working however, they kept systematic record of each hours labor and when the job was accomplished rendered a bill for services which was based on the union rate of $l.20 per hour. From this had been discounted $75 which had been paid them in cash. and $78 which was the amount of their board during the period. The decision by Judge Finn states that the argument by the defendant that the labor was performed during the depression period and he could have engaged less expensive help. could not be considered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
ALUMNAE PLANS. BOOK LECTURES.
Dr.. Sabina Connolly to Conduct Lenten Series
 at Catholic High

Dr. Eabina R. Connolly of New Haven will give a series of six lee lures on Books and Their Spiritual Value" each Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock during the Lenton sea- son at Waterbury Catholic high school auditorium under the aus- pices of the Notre Dame Alumnae Association. Dr. Connolly is a daily contributor to the Kings Fea- ture Syndicate which appears in two hundred newspapers, including the New Haven Register. She is frequently heard in radio broad- casts, is active in the Catholic Charity League, New Haven and is a reviewer of books for various magazines.
 Dr. Connolly comes to Waterbury with the unanimous endorsement Of the Notre Dame Alumnae who have already had the privilege of hear ing an interesting and stimulating lecture by her on Catholic Litera- ture." This series of lectures Is being sponsored SO that the alumnae and others interested in Catholic literature may have the opportunity of hearing Dr. Connolly discuss Books and Their Spiritual Value."
 Each lecture will last one hour and will be followed by discussion. The titles are:
 Feb. 1.-The Catholic Reads Poetry.
 Feb. 21-Religion and the Stage.
 Feb. 28-The Catholic Spirit in Fiction.
 March 7.-Lives of Saints and Holy Men.
 March 14.-The Catholic Way of Life.
 March 2l--Current Opinion and the Catholic.
 The subscription fee for the series is 92, for students $1. Tickets are 50 cents each, for students 25 cents. Tho proceeds will be added to the scholarship fund. For further infor- nation consult: Miss Mary Agnes Corden, A Wall street, or Miss Ag- nes Fitzpatrick, 62 Pleasant street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
FRANK CATER,
 BARBER, DIES
Popular Elk Succumbs in Hospital = Funeral
 Saturday Afternoon

Prank J. Cater, 54. one of the city's best known barbers, died this morning at the Waterbury Hospital. He made his home at l7s Chestnut Avenue. MT. Cater had been Q barber for the past 35 years. He was associated with the Hodson Barber Shop in Exchange Place and his daily contacts with business and professional men of the city had gained for him many friendships. He possessed q genial nature and was well versed on matters of every day importance making his associa- ton with his clients most enjoyable.
 Several years ago MT. Cater took active part in politics in the city having been mentioned for one of the city offices for the democratic party. He was member of the Elks and also took prominent part in the activities of that organization. He was held in high esteem by his frat ernal associates.
 MT. Cater is survived by his father Frank J. Cater, ST. of New Haven: his wife, Clara Ellis Cater; one son, George F. Cater; one sis- ter, Mrs. A. J. Uric of New Haven; one niece, Mrs. Carl Newberg, of Hamden.
 Funeral services will be held at the Alderson Funeral home, Satur- day afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with Rev. Dr. John c. Walker officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove cenae- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Legislqtive NelDs
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Democrat Staff Reporter

State Capitol Hartford February 4(speca to the Democra A. wel-known sereotyper, of the court of Woco in resolution intro  district a
 At the time Senator McDermott introduced companion naming Harold judge of the Woco former judge of the court but dropped by the republicans of the town.
 McDermotts resolutions appointment republican judge and democratic deputy judge the Wocot town court.
 the House this morning Martin Whelan republican, resolution Harvey republican, deputy judge of the Wolcott town court
 And his request Senator Kenneth Bradley Wport intro Claude Harvey of the whean resolution remaining the House last week
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
OBITUAR

BARRY-Bartholome B. Barry died Tuesday evening at the Hart ford hospital. He was 6 brother of Thomas Barry of this city.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at 8:30 o'clock with 8 solemn requiem mass in St. Peters church, Hartford, at 9 o'clock. In- terment will be in Mt. St. Benedict cemetery, that city.
 MILLER-Mrs. Iva Lucia Miller. A, wife of George 8. Miller of GA Mansfield avenue, died suddenly at her home late yesterday afternoon. She was born in Wolcott, the daughter of Harley and Ella (san- ford) Norton.
 She is survived by her husband, one son, George M. Miller, of Waterbury. and one brother, Man vile Norton, of Waterbury.
 Funeral services will be held at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial will be in Wood- tick cemetery, Wolcott.
 KELLY-Mrs Cecelia M. Kelly, widow of Bernard B. Kelly. of 64 Harker avenue, died last night at St. Mary's hospital of pneumonia. She had been i'll but few days.
 Mrs. Kelly was a native of Nor wich but had been resident of Waterbury for more than half a century. She lived for many years in the east end. She was commu. nicant of Ss. Peter and Paul church and is survived by three sons, Rob- ert B., George and Edward A., also by three daughters. Mrs. Edward F. Cooke. Mrs. William Linskey. of West Hartford and Miss AgncS Kelly.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin funeral home 200 East Main street, Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock to SS. Peter and Paul church where & solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Bur ial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 SALISBURY - Mrs. Caroline Edith Salisbury. se. wife of George w. Salisbury, died at her home. Whittemore road, Middlebury. last evening. She was born in Spring field. N. r., April 12, 1850, the daughter of George and Amanda (Harrington) Lathrop. Mrs. Sails bury and her husband celebrated their 63d wedding anniversary last year. She had been resident of Waterbury and vicinity for more than 50 years. <.
 She is survived by her husband three sons, William II. Salisbury, of Middlebury; John F. Salisbury, of Canaan and Fred H. Salisbury, of Watertown; two daughters, Mrs. J. Burton Benson and Miss Amy c. Salisbury, both of Middlebury and ii grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be held at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue. Saturday morning at il o'clock, Rev. Ralph Rowland, pastor of Middlabury Congregation al church officiating. Burial will be in Middlebury cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home to- morrow afternoon from 3:30 to o'clock. and tomorrow evening fxom T to 9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
High School Notes
CATHOLIC HIGH

The annual Valentine silver tea and dance of the junior class was held yesterday afternoon at four o'clock in the school auditorium, with more than 180 members of the commercial and classical depart ments present at the affair. Rev. erend Thomas P. Mulcahy and Rev. crend George Kelley were guests of tho class at the tea. The hall was tastefully decorated with streamers and rosettes for the occasion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Sick and Suffering Are
 Learning the Truth

More and more the public are learning from experience that Health is not to be found in the Drug Bottle. For that reason. they are now turning to Chiro- practic treatments which bring back into full action the Nat ural Internal Health building power located within each and every ones own body. That great Power that produces growth, controls digestion, Heart action, kidney function, gland action, muscular power, heals wounds, etc. and etc. that same power that furnished you with daily health when you did not know what a sick day was, is the only power that can restore lasting Health.
 Chronic Headaches, Dizziness, Nervous and Mental Trouble, Digestive Ailments, Neuritis, Arthritis, Back Pains, Throat Trouble, Female Disorders, Constipation, Kidney and Blad- der Weakness, Poor Blood Cir culation are some of the numer- ous cases that office records show restored to Health.
 Dr..C. A. Trarrl1n
 Chiropractic Specialist
 BUCKINGHAM BLDG.
 COR. BANK AND GRAND SITS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Compensation Court

This afternoon the House Appropriations Rep Daniel Mahaney of Waterbury member will hold
 Compensation Court This every session and there twenty departments and courts cuomariy set up this time of the that may carry budget is established. -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Torrington Bills

systems Torrington police departments proposed Torng The city never had such systems its service branches After service members would be entitled After 90 service they would be retired half
 q calling $28OOO for vocation rehabilitation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
WolcOtt's Taxes

methods in bills introduced Martin Whelan of they collected annually The change would allow lectons IT, however the amount $0 would
 Personal property taxes all automobiles must also paid Whean resolution pension of $40 monthly for Murphy Waterbury perintendent of the County Court building.
 Another bill from Rep Whean provides for the purchase of site in New Haven for the proposed normal school there
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
County Legislators

This afternoon republican legislators County meet organize Next Tuesday publican the budget for the bennium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
FUNERALS


 The funeral of Oliver Blansfield was held this morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to St. Patrick's church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. William Wirkus. Burial was in new St. Joseph,s cemetery with committal services by Father Wirkus. The pallbearers were: James Delaney, Edmund, Daniel and John Butler, Oliver Blansfield and Thomas Fitznau- rice.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Bar auskas. also known as Burout, wife of Frank Barauskas, will be held Saturday morning at S:45 o'clock from the Deliniks funeral home, IT Congress avenue, to St. Joseph,s church at o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary ceme- tery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home this afternoon and eve- ming and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
CROSBY

4 meeting of the Mathematics club was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the school. under the di- rection of William s. Smith of the faculty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Labor Bill

Bills governing labor introduced today by H. Waterbury provides person employed establishment than hours daily 48 hours weekly.
 Another would demand the licensing all private employment agencies The third compes all employees worked and and earnings employees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Judge Seery

Waterbury the resolution introduced the naming Scery Hayes Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
CHESS CLUB

The members of the Chess Club also met this afternoon under the direction of Aubrey Hills and Ross Chamberlin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Forfeited Rights

Joseph H. 1awor today introduced bill restoring orfe right to Edmund E. Flynn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

O,DONNELL = A first anmivsrsary mass of requiem will Do celebrated Saturday morning, at 7:30 o'clock. nt St. Francis xayier's Church, for tho repose of .the soul of the iatc Mrs. Mary O'Donneli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
TraiIers

William Hungerford the aers of the personal property taxes motor vehicles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

GILIs--A first anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning, at 7;30 o'clock, at St. Margaret's Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. James Uill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

this city. Feb. 3rd, 1897. Mrs. Cecilia M. Kelly. of 54 Harker Ave. Funeral Saturday morning. at Home, 200 East Main St, to SS. Peter and Paul Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
M NNIcN

LUDDY-Month's mind mass of re. quiem will be celebrated Saturday morning, Feb. 9th, Rt S;O0 o'clock, at the Immaculate Comcep o n Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Thomas Luddy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

MILLER - In this city. Feb. 4th. 1887, Mrs. Iva Luelia Miller, of 64 Mansfield Ave. Funeral Saturday
 afternoon. at 800 o'clock. from Ai- derson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in Woodtick cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

sALIsBURY--In this city. Feb. 3rd, I037. Mrs. Caroline Salisbury, of Middlebury. Funeral Saturday morning. Ut 1i:00 o'clock. from Al. Ave. Burial in Middlebury ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
DIED

GATHER In this city, Fob. 4th. 1937, Frank J. Cater, of 173 Chest nut Ave. Funeral Saturday after son Funeral Home, 76 Central Ave. Burial in Pine Grove cemetery.
 FLA YES-1n this city, Feb. 4th, 1887, William J. Hayes, of b3 Fuller St. Funeral Saturday morning, at 8:15 o'clock, from Mulvilie Funeral Home, 270 West Main St.. to Imma- culate Conception Church. Burial in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
Evening star., 1937-06-24
d. c. BILL CHANGE
TO END DOUBLETA
Senate to Get Amendment
to Cure Two LevieS on
Local Estates.

In order to correct serious error
in the proposed District of Columbia
estate tax, providing for unintended
double taxation, the Senate District
Committee soon will be asked to
amend the omnibus tax bill
In existing form, the inheritance
tax rates have been greatly increased
over the originals. But the estate
tax, as the bill now stands, would
put another and different tax on
top of the inheritance tax, levying
in reality two death taxes on the
same District OF Columbia estate.
Officials do not intend the duplica- :
ton shall stand, it was learned, and
will propose the estate tax article be
amended to avoid the double burden
The estate tax provision, it was
learned, was taken almost verbatim
from the laws Of certain other States
without change to make it fit the pc
culiar situation here in the District OF
Columbia.
Omits Mention Of Sums Paid.
The estate tax laws Of every State
! in the Union, with the exception OF
Nevada, provide for taking advantage
Of credit allowed by the Federal
Government, on Federal estate taxes
due under 1926 act, for inheritance
estate, or other death taxes paid to q
State. This credit amounts to 30 Der
cent OF the total Federal estate taxes
6IJp and nplu bo }oL 1
OF death taxes actually paid to a State
or Territory.
The trouble with the proposed Dis
trict estate tax bill as it now stands,
Is that 1t levies the estate tax in addi-
ton to the taxes imposed by the in
heritance levy. Furthermore, section
l9, apparently taken from some State
act dealing with credits to be allowed
in building up the 80 per cent total,
omlts all mention Of sums paid to the
District.
Section 19 gives credit to "anv
estate, inheritance. legacy, or success
sion tax lawfully imposed by any
State or territory in the United States
in respect of any property included
IN the gross estate for Federal estate
tax purposes" But it saws nothing
about the District of Columbia.
Several ways Of amending the bill
are under consideration. One sug-
gestlon is to eliminate the words in
the estate tax article, reading in ad-
dition to the taxes" so that the estate
tax would not be an additional tax.
Still more effective, however, it has
I been pointed out by other experts
would be the simple inclusion of the
words, "or the District of Columbia, -
in section 10. which builds up the
Federal credit,
The duplicated tax burden would be
much heavier, because of the greatly
/ increased rates in the inheritance pro-
visions of the bill Rates originally
included in the inheritance tax ran
from l per cent up to per cent, but
+ these were changed before the bill
passed the House, to increase the
rates to a scale running from 2 per
cent up to IT per cent
The 80 per cent estate tax provision
was merely intended to take full ad-
vantage of the credit allowed by the
Federal Government and not to double
taxation on local estates.
Evening star., 1937-06-24
if enacted into law, would be held un-
constitutional

if enacted into law, would be held un-
constitutional
Poor Service Claimed.
One of Dirksen's criticisms of one
man cars was that the sole operator
the combination conductor and motor
man-could not provide proper service
to the public and answer questions of
the passengers. He said each one man
car carried a sign specifically forbid
ding passengers to talk to the operator
How can passenger in the rear of
a car that is pretty full get the in
formation he wants as to location ex-
cept from the motorman?" Dirksen
asked. How can the Capital Transit
Co., under those circumstances, carry
on its presumed duty to the public and
give the public the information 1t can
reasonably expect?"
Heberle admitted the one-man cars
carry such signs, but told Dirksen they
only forbid motormen from talking to
passengers while the car Is in motion.
Heberle will return to the witness
stand when the inquiry is resumed to-
morrow at 10 am.