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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-05

Heesssttsted constant and eaFe= ful effort 9a ths Dsft ef the Eh- giBeefiHg end Street Departments in preparing f8F sHd supervising the various projects,
 Although the expense and ef= fort have been very sfsat. the Fs= suit will be apparent iH yssFs t9 come iH the DefmsBsHt improve faeAts which tbs city has Fe= eeived,
 4 permanent e0Hefste paye= msnt has been laid sa East Main street from Mad River 10 ths State Highway,
 is760 fest ef sanitary sewers have been installed eH ~ differ eHt streets,
 S6,666 feet 0f east iron water pips have bsel laid eh A streets. iT,f68 feet of storm drainage have been bistailsd eH a5 streets, This includes nearly 1000 feet ef A inch drain from Meadow stfset along West Main stfeet te the Green, s work ef great difficulty and value. as it should prevent the flooding Of this Afea during fsayy faitls, s constant and k6us bisseme occurrence ef the psst, The bridge sHd approaches eH South Main street ever Mad River were begun iH 1885 and finished in tesS, iH time b prevent serious damage rem the n90d waters Of last Mafeil,
 Fhs work Of etiiHg sNssts has besn continued during ieSs, q practice which hss well been jus# tifed by the improved condition Of eiF streets,
 Ths severity ef the weather ID January and February called for every eff9fL Of the stfset Depart msHt M the removal Of snow sBd iee, By comparison with ether cities Of ths state, the streets ef Waterbury WeFs kept iH excellent condition,
 Legislation
 ta my epinieH, ths iH=eHaiHg GsRerai Assembly should assiH be asked 10 refund A, part the behda ed debt Of the city, tt Is A Wsiiu known fact thst the pesk Of bond redemption has come at 6 tiias WbsH the eity's income has been cut by a reduced grand list,
 It s uncertain At this time heW much ieHgeF lt will be eEDediei,t for the eity be eezepefate with the FsdsFsi government ID WFA pfejH eetS 1T the program Is te be eEz tended by ths Federal government and lhs city is to take advantage Of this extension, mere funds VIII be needed te service these ims preyaments,
 Only miner charter changes sfe contemplated at this HlAe, There esn be no question that improved conditions on aii sides warrant tbs statement that we have arrived at definitely better times, Hope has finally given Way te realisation Great as hss been the iiapfeye' lneHt jn ies6, [ have every cons fideAes that IesT will witness even gFeateF strides lfi the dlFees ton ef general prosperity,
 tt Is ny hepe that yeu may ail bs granted the health and fortune to ehjey yeuF just share Of that prosperity Respectfully,
 sigHedl#
 PRANK HAYES,
 Mayer Waterbury, eeAhu jsh {, ies7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-05
yenta Choral Ciub

'fhe veDta Choral Club will meet tomorrow night at i65 Green street at which time preparations will be made for the presentation, HMahr haitian Nights. 10 be staged Jans uafy so. The east will be under the musical direction Of Miss 6renie Hastms while Edna Lasdauskas ana Gene Martin will be iD charge of the dance f6iitinss,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-05
Mayor Sends Annual
 Message To Aldermen
Reviews Work of Administration, Praises Depart. menis-IIints of CurtaiIment Of WPA Work Here 7

Establishing what is believed to be precedent Mayor Frank Hayes did not personally deliver his annual message to the board of aldermen last night Read by City Clerk John FZmaurice the message Of the mayor pointed to the achievements of the past year stated inst minor iegs
 lato involving the contemplated for the 1887 session
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-05
Giee Club GeBvsBes

The regular weekly meeting and rehearsal Of the east preparing for the annual minstrel 10 be presented by st, J6sepb's modern giee club will take place tonight at the Gen= grsss avenue school al 7,4s o'clock under the direction Of John W, Stokes and Dennis j, Moore.
Evening star., 1937-12-12
COPPER AND TIN
HOLD attention
Later Unchanged to II Cent
Lower, but Demand Increases.
Latter Up IA Cent.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. Hooper and
tin rivaled for prominence in the non-
ferrous metal market last week
Domestic copper was unchanged to
"a cent pound lower. Custom smelt-
ers cut the price to l0H cents a pound,
although larger producers held at IL
cents a pound. More business was
consummated at the reduction, how
ever. and larger bookings were be-
lieved possible had the price situation
been less befogged. Export copper
dropped to the equivalent of 1904
cents pound, elf. European base
ports, influenced by the London mar
ket action and the slackness Of con-
sumner demand abroad
Tin advanced y cents q pound,
mainly as result Of the reduction to
70 per cent in the first quarter 1898
quota by the International Committee,
as compared with the current quota
OF ITO per cent. The new arrangement
puts production at the rate of 1so 900
tons year, an approximate balance
between supply and demand.
Lead remained quiet and unchanged.
Producers were apparently uncon-
cerned over the lull and did not press
for sales.
Zinc stayed in the doldrums, with
consumers covered on requirements
for about three months ahead.
Evening star., 1937-12-12
NEW YORK PRODUCE,

NEW YORK. Dec. IL A1.-Eggs 15.19S;
regular. Mixed colors special packs 391a-
80; standards. 20: firStS, 1926; seconds,
average checks. 17l2-1S; refrigerator, spe-
cial packs. 2o-23i2; standards. l9h-94:
firSts 10: seconds. 1S-1S12: mediums,
small and dirties. IS
Butter 5.472: frmer. Creamery, high
er than extra. 40A-41; extra t92 score) J.,
$3.50: f1rsts (Ss-92). 34la-39: seconds
(S4-S1 32-332.
Cheese. 80 0S3; quiet. Prices un-
changed.
Live poultry. by freight and by ex-
press nominal No safes.
Dressed poultry steady to firm. Boxes,
fresh: Turkeys. Northwestern, 21-2712:
Western. 20-26. Southwestern, 1925;
Maryland 27-29. Other fresh, all frozen
prices UNCHANGED
Evening star., 1937-12-12
NEW YORK COFFEE.
lReported by Chas. d n

NEW YORK. Dec. II dp.-coffee. SPOT
s.n COST and and freight oisainss sahses ineiud he
ed Santos bourbon IS and IS at go
5.25. Rio No. z ~ futures closed steady,
z to IL higher. Sales, 1000 bars. NAV,
4.12n; July. 40; September Lion
Santos No; 4 ID, futures closed steady
to II higher. Sales. 1890 bags. De.
July. o.oSn. Nominal.
Evening star., 1937-12-12
FEDERAL LAND BANKS

NEW YORK. Dec. IL Q,.-Federal Land
Evening star., 1937-12-12
NEW YORK LIVE STOCK.

NEW YORK. Dec. II lN Estate De-
all direct. Steers. bulls and cows nominal.
=, Vealers and calves, 1,270: all direct.
Sheep and lambs $3.50: all direct.
Market nominal.
Hoss 4.10O. including 1880 direct.
Market, 3 lower; 149-pound average, S45
Evening star., 1937-12-12
METAL FUTURES.

NEW YORK. Dec. IL P-Iead fu-
lures closed steady and UNCHANGED Sales,
lSnOOO pounds September 4 SOB.
AlNC-..Futures closed easier, 5 to IL
lower. No sales
STRAITS TIN-Futures closed quiet.
44.15b. Bid
Evening star., 1937-12-12

$ Actual sales; unit of trading 10 shares.
bankruptcy
Act; securities assumed
Rates OF dividends in the foregoing
purmens based the last
included. ~ - ~N'-" "-''ueAos Aie hoS
xEx dividend. rights Also extra or extras b1,o
OF ~ preference stock 125 share
Pald last Payable Declar
or declared NNN"-AseU ut'iueHu Pau
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-22

easinesS over the effect on earnings of labor troubles. ..."
 Not long ago the president of the New York Stock Exchange pointed out the dangers inherent in overly stringent reg ulation. He emphasized that consumer demand is rapidly outstripping industry'S capacity to produce, and, unless industry is able to finance an expansion program through the widespread sale of securities, the country faces drastic imitation of prices.
 Government has spent billions priming the pump of recovery. No further prim- ing is needed In fact, the pump threatens to burst under the strain of continued priming. Most needed now is cooperative attitude of encouragement toward industry, because industry must continue the job of supplying America with everything from tooth brushes to locomotives. Billions spent for pump priming will have been spent in vain if negotiable taxation and radical legisla- tion are permitted to stifle the free flow of private capital into the much needed development and expansion of private industry.
 Timidity of stockholders is danger signal, indicating that the tide of regula- tion and taxation can engulf a healthy, budding prosperity. .,...
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-22
A Job for Horatius

"If this government ever reaches point where it controls the ownership and operation of steam railroad trans portation, there is no economic interest in this country that is safe from the same ment regulation induces mediocrity enough, but government ownership and control would present a problem of mediocrity that the public would finally begin to see, but too late to do anything about it". These words were spoken by H. A. Wheeler, president of the Railway Business Association.
 The railroads are hard put to supply prosperous public with comfortable and sufficient travelling accommodations. Drastic and negotiable regulation, ex- cessive taxation and restrictive legisla- tion have taken such heavy toll of rail- road resources that 1t Is difficult for them of our country. New equipment is being added daily, but during depression the railroads existed in a state of suspended animation. A formidable gulf of obso- z lescence was created that had to be filled before they could go ahead again on sound path toward prosperity.
 NSPldClHB ODSOleCe equipment, III dQul- tion to meeting the demands of the pub lie, is no small job, when it has to be done in the face of unprecedentedly low rates, coupled with ever mounting operating costs, higher taxes, increasingly strin- gent regulation and the constant threat of government ownership Socialism, for the industry. Either the American rail- roads will be permitted to progress norm- ally under the supervision of equitable regulatory laws, or further political hamstringing will eventually force them into bankruptcy and government owner ship, at the expense of already groaning taxpayers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-22
A Thought for Today
Senate Leader Barkley

The selection of Alben Barkley of Ken lucky as United States Senate leader to fill the vacancy left by the death of the late Senator Joseph T. Robinson by a vote of 38 to 37 came not entirely as a surprise, although the chances for Sem ator Pat Harrison's obtaining the neces- Sary majority looked exceptionally good the early part of the week in a canvass of the upper house. AS the final ballot showed it was anybody's fight, and per- haps in the interest of party harmony the best man won.
 We offer the above conclusion at this writing pending what now looks like some sort of compromise on the Supreme Court question. Senator Barkley un- questionably is allied with the supporters of the President for the plan, while Sen ator HarriSon's packers for the most part were against it. Thus, we, while we at no time favored the Presidents plan, think in view Of the favorable talk of compromise ahead, Senator Barkley can best weld the Senate body once more into harmonious whole.
 Unfortunately for Senator Pat liar r1son at this time the Supreme Court issue no doubt played no little part in his defeat. Senate lines and alignments were more clear-cut and bitterly drawn than they might have been had the con- test for the leader been under ordinary circumstances. Whether, however, 1t was the determining factor will never be entirely known and undoubtedly will be 8 moot question in the minds of many.
 On the contrary there are more than his court plan leanings to the President to recommend Senator Barkley for the position. He is forcible figure in the actions of the upper house and is fast coming to the fore, so much so, in fact, as to be among those mentioned for presi- dential timber in 1940. As senate leader he should find no trouble in giving good account of his stewardship. He has the ability, color and what seems almost necessity in the democratic party-back- ground - the Solid South. In that respect the party had no choice in either candidate. However, that's another story, the main thing is, the Senate leadership's in able hands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-22
Double Crossing the Consumer

One chain store system alone will be forced to pay in the neighborhood of $60,000 annually in additional taxes (spe- cial class taxes) to the state of Louisiana as result of the chain store tax recently established in that state. The chain tax now in effect in Pennsylvania forces the same chain to pay upwards of $1,000,000 a year in additional taxes of similar character to that state. This is the pen alty which the chain must pay for serv- ing American consumers too efficiently through modern, thrifty merchandise methods.
 Politicians have found source of lu- crative revenue in class taxation against chain stores and are making the most of it under the old guise of attacking "big business" when as a matter of fact it is the consumer who is being soaked again. The next step will be a class tax for organized" independents. Carefully compiled statistics based on an investi- gation by large insurance company show conclusively that the $18-a-week la borer or clerk, who owns no taxable real or personal property, already pays on the average of $1l6 year in hidden taxes. The great majority of consumers are persons of moderate income, and chain store taxes will have to be passed on to them because, as 1t is, the chains only retain, on the average, about two to three cents out of every dollar of mer- chandise sold.
 One of these days the worm will turn. Consumer organizations are already making an appearance. The voice of the consumer will be heard, and 1t will not sound pleasant to the ears of tax-grab- ping politicians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-22
PressConnn1ent|
POINT OF DISCRIMINATION (New Haven Journal Courier

NNeW haven Journal-Courlerl
 When they had that hearing on the plan to legalize Sunday vaude. vile in New Haven, 1t was Signtt- icant that the clergy did not protest in any numbers. The gentlemen Of the cloth perhaps concluded what seems to be true; that If movies oii Sunday were permissible, there was little reason why the other and in an older time, related, form ot amusement should continue to be banned. The General Assembly had acted on much that premise in the session closed Q few weeks back when 1t decided to make Sunday vaudeville a matter of. local option, It is on this local option question that the hearing was held and that the vote will be taken.
 So far as any comparison between the two" forms might 90, indeed, 1t might be argued the movies were potentially more dangerous as temp- tations to n-Sabbath- -like-behav" for. Laurence Stallings is led in the current Stage to Q discussion of the movie as inoulder of deportmnet. Tt packs" says this careful student of the cinema, "the great wallop of our time." Purists can doubtless make an excellent defense of the totally Blue Law Sunday. wherein repose is forced upon all men by law. But once you depart from that impos- sible rigon 1t certainly does seem difficult to discriminate between fairly comparable entertainment forms. N.., r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-22

The search for the unfortunate Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, has been the cause of wide discussion in many phases. One angle was the expense entailed in the search. It is natural that time nd money would be expended, because there always was and perhaps still is the hope that the two are stranded somewhere in mid-Pacific. Some of the reports about the expenditure put the figure as high as government cost of $4,000,000. Now, however, 1t has been reliably stated that the Earhart search has not cost the government money as the warships and planes would be maneuvering in any case. The search, therefore, proved and is proving not only humane one but one of valuable exper- fence to sea and air navigators,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-22

the government paid a yearly rental of $19,242. Other current reductions in Resetltement will bring about a total saving in offlce rental of $60,000 a year An all-time record in corn im- ports was established during the first week in July, when a total of 3,533, ,000 bushels arrived at U. s. ports, mostly from Argentina. The Democratic National Committee is firmly asking all agencies, in their hiring of new jobholders, to take people from outside Washington. Favor of the voteless District of Columbia need not be courted .. Con- sumer,s Counsel of AAA finds that in 1910 Americans smoked 8.5 billion cigarettes: in 1886, l50- billion. Meantime consumption of cigars has fallen off, but snuff has held Its own -. Though ex- pected to make up CCC camps largely from Relief rolls, Direc- tr Rober Fechner privately feels the need of a substantial mem- bership of non- -Reliefers, who pro- duce better morale.
 Copyright, 1887, by United
 Feature Syndicate, IncJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-22
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

o. Where was Charles Pretty Boy) Floyd killed?
 A. He was shot and killed by federal agents, october 9, 1884, on farm seven miles from East Liver pool, Ohio.
 o. Who was nicknamed "The March King?">
 A. John Philip Sousa.
 o. Which are the four richest horse races in the United States that are strictly for three year olds?
 A. In the order of their usual value, they are: Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, Arlington Classic Stakes, Preakness Stakes.
 c. Where does Wall street, in New York city, begin, and how far does 1t extend7
 A. It extends from Broadway to the East river.
 c. Do earthworms turn into lightning bugs or firefiies7
 A. This curious belief no doubt arose from the fact that the light ming bug or fireiy is species of beetle which passes through larva stage. Adults, larvae and eggs are ali luminous. Observation of the various species of glow-worms may also have contributed to the popu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-22
TzVO Good Men
Neither Senator Copeland Nor Grover Whelan, the Sort of Men to Engender Bitterness
 in New York Mayoralty Campaign.
(FRoM THE NEW YORK EVENING SUM

tor Wagner and som eother pos- sible nominees-by intimate asso- ciation with the New Deal. He has been busy with the Worlds mair and only the appeal of four bor- ough leaders has brought him into the mayoralty field.
 Some may think that primary contest will lessen the chances of the anti-La 0uardia nominee. This does not necessarily follow, al- though complete unity from the start would have been most desir- able. Neither Senator Copeland nor MT. Whalen is the sort of cam paigner to engender bitterness. Sc far as New York and its future are concerned, these two are not now split on any particular policies Aside from the likes and dislikes of the various democratic politicians, the primary contest should be be- tween two attractive, well equipped and admirable Americans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-22

Leader Dooling of Tammany hall at least did city politics a service by crystallizing a situation which had been too long in Aux. His dec- laration for Senator Copeland as the Halls candidate for mayor, coupled with the senator's acceptance, brought quick action from the other borough leaders. They proceeded to do what they might well have been done weeks ago-Designate Grover Whalen as their choice. Samuel Levy has now to withdraw from the primaries or give up renomina- ton for boruogh president and en- ter Q race in which he probably would be third choice.
 Assuming that the primary contest will be between MT. Whalen and Senator Copeland, the anti-radical voters of the city may feel assured that on election day they will have an opportunity to express them- selves. Both men are thoroughly American ia spirit. Both have re- spect for the law and for the rights of individuals and property. The records of both indicate that they regard this city a something to be conducted for the benefit Of all It's people rather thain for greedy and organized minority groups. J.
 In a primary contest between these candidates MT. Whalen will have the advantage of support by the organizations of four of the five counties. He has also large fol- lowing in Manhattan. Perhaps, in- deed, his most devoted folio owing is in the borough where, paradoxically, he did not receive a designation. It might also be said of Senator Copeland that he IS strongest in Queens borough, which has pumped for MT. Whalen. h
 Senator Copeland has always been good vote-getter, but his greatest strength this year lies in his sturdy opposition to President aRooseveit's supreme court grab. That may at- tract many democratic votes in the primary. If he were nominated it woul dpull many republican votes at the election. MT. Whalen, however, Is not handicapped-as were Sena-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-22
A Book a Day
Promoting a Saner Outlook on Snakes
By BRUCE CATION

Why IS 1t that snakes are so fas- cinating, even to people who can't look at them without feeling shivers run up and down their backs? This reviewer would not willingly remain within 10 feet of the most harmless, affectionate aand well-intentioned snake that ever wrigged over @ fog; yet he reads every book on snakes that he can find, and asks for more. There is at hand currently an excellent book in this field--"Snakes Alive" by Clifford H. Pope (viking: $250). N.-, I'l .lt
 Mir. Pope is out to present a simple, Ylon-technical handbook on snakes, telling how they live, how the different species can be recog- nized, what Is known of their evo- lution and what types you are apt to find in your immediate vicinity, and he does 6 first-rate job.
 Like all herpetologists. he is in- dignant at the minimizing antipa- thy (like that of your reviewer) which leads 50 many people to destrop snakes irdiscriininately. The United States contains only a few species that are dangerous; most of the rest have 8 direct economic value. Yet most of Us account 1t a good deed to slay any snake we come across. rrr +3N
 Even the poisonous snakes, he says, could be worse. If you are bitten by 6 rattler, the chances are eight to one that you will recover even if you are given no treatment whatever; with treatment, your chances are 90 to 1. The moccasin is too remote to endanger many people; the copperhead smiply does not have enough venom to kill Q normally healthy adult. M Altogether, "Snakes Alive" is worth reading. It should do much to promote q sanre attitude, toward these interesting and useful creat- urcs. AZ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-22

Women were urged to seek important positions in political parties at the Na- tional Convention of Business and Pro- fessional Women's Clubs at Atlantic City. Political opportunities open to women were outlined. The federation itself is non-political but it was urged that women should be affiliated in all political parties so as Ito permeate every political party with the ideals and practices of good government that we (the federa- tion) have learned through our federation work"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-22

1. What is e clearinghouse asso- citation?
 2. How long is @ fathom7
 3. Name the largest river in Rus sia.
 4. Which state is known as "The Centennial State7"
 s. What is kleptomania?
 6. In what year did the Boston Tea Party occur2
 2. With what countries was Spain allied during the World War2 8. Where is the British military academy?
 9. In which ocean are the New Hebrides Islands? ''' '"
 10. What noted American states man was nicknamed '"The Mill Boy of the Slashes?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-22
Danger Signal

During 1936 significant trend was noted. In spite of returning prosperity, many American business and financial people owning securities sold them. Ex- perts have pointed out that among the brincipal reasons for stockfolder timidity Ire threats of adverse Federal or state taxes and regulato"v isOisiation. and un-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-22
Current Comment

without law there will be chaos; 1; without enforcement property rights mean nothing. Y Judge Ira W. Jayne, Detroit
 Adultery i being treated with ievity which is really shocking to any sort of moral sense.
 --Archbishcp Of Canterbury.