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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25
capping the Capitol

Although state officials have stayed awake many a night for the last few months not one has come forward with a good suggestion for the figure or orna- ment that is to replace the winged Genius that only recently was removed from atop the Capitol'S golden dome. The 6OO- pound bronze statue will not be dis carded entirely as the last plans we heard discussed contemplated placing the fanil- jar figure within the building at some strategic point. But right now no one knows what to put up in place of Genius.
 However, the top of the Capitol won't look unfinished, for the Public Works Department has made plans to finish off the spot where Genius once stood. On the same pedestal on which the bronze figure stood for about 60 years will be constructed tapering pinnacle of stone, cone-Shaped possibly. Eventually at it's tip there will be placed some suitable ornament or design. What, no one knows right now and it may be a year or good many years before something is conceived.
 Here's a chance for good contest. Why don't the state fathers offer a nice prize for the person who makes the best Sug- gestion for a final? Already mentioned are bronze lantern and cluster of golden globes, but that smacks too much of Paul Revere'S ride which had nothing to do with Connecticut's Capitol. How about nice weathervane with some of the gilded figures that craftsmen of the late 20th century were wont to produce? There are probably many such which could be linked to state history if that is neces- sary. But the more suggestions there are the surer we are to get something that is popularly suitable
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25
A Thought for Today
Housing Changes Coming

One of the nuts that the 1889 General Assembly will be called upon to cracK 4S the state housing law. Changes are sought by all the local housing authorl- ties on the grounds that the present state law is restricted and makes 1t vrtually inpossible for any city or town to carry out housing program under proper 1eo- eral regulations. As we have said on seV- eral occasions, we wonder if any Connec- ticut community will ever be able to pen eft from the terms of the federal housing laws and if they are able to, VIII theH benefits be worthwhile.
 Having commented on the subject on several occasions we make no bones o1 the fact that we question the ultimate success of the local project so far as belng a boon to low-coSt housing in this vlcln- ity. But we're interested, too, in the prog ress of the legislation. Now the laW-mak- CTS are to be asked to amend the StatuCe so that bonds issued to finance the pro- jects may be purchased privately. The present law reads that the federal govern ment must buy them and federal require ments say Uncle Sam will buy up to 90 per cent of the bonds. The remaining 1O per cent, thus, can't be sold.
 Several cities were interested enough in the matter to attend a conference 1n Hartford this week. Waterbury was rep resented, as were Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, New Britain, and Norwalk. Those attending seemed more hopeful after the meeting that something had been accomplished and that proper legis- lative action in 1889 would find local housing projects getting underway As we recall it, the same thing was true on several previous occasions, so we remain doubtful of the success of housing act in this state or in any community in this state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25
Thanksgiving Snow

Old-timerS are still talking about the Thanksgiving holidays of long ago when snow was the custom and was usually knee-high at the back-door. Frankly, we don't recall that Thanksgiving in this century was ever marked by heavy snow fall. We remember snow, but it was usually light and merely coated the ground. The 1888 storm was hum- dinger-snow and sleet, propelled by a strong gale As result today we have lot of snow on the ground and many outlying streets and roads virtually im- pasSable for cars that are not equipped with chains.
 The unseasonal storm caught everyone mapping. You'll find run" on many commodities today, such as chains, chain spreaders, alcohol, anti-freezes, shovels, sand, and all the other things that go to make up New England winter. Even the city wasn't ready for this attack by Old Man Winter and as result the GUS tomary prompt attention to city streets, to which we have become accustomed, was tagging. But Superintendent "Tom" Fleming's aides weren't without resource fulneSS.
 With what was available the storm laden city was attacked this morning at an early hour and emergency treatment given bad hills and spots that are danger ous for automobiles Waterbury may be slow in digging out of this early storm, but if so we should make the best of it, for removal of snow and opening up city streets is an expensive job. We've been used to it in the past, but should remem- Der now that we are effecting economies now and when this is done, certain serv- ices are bound to suffer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25
The Chain-Store Dollar

The present controversy over the pend- ing Patman anti-chain store bill gives rise once more to the oft-repeated queS- tion. What becomes of the money taken from the public by the chain stores? So many persons have been deluded into be- lieving that such funds are used solely to swell the cofferS of the rich that many enterprises have adopted the practice of making public all information pertaining to division of income.
 One large chain store system has gotten out poster showing in illustrated form the disposition of dollar taken in over it's counters. Seventy-four cents of that dol lar was immediately returned to the farm CT and manufacturer, and IA cents, the second largest item, went to pay wages of company employes-90 per cent of whom were local residents! Of the balance, 2 cents went to pay the rent to local prop erty owners, over cents was taken by the tax collector, 1-2 cents went for local store expenses, and IA cents for adver- Using, chiefly in local newspapers. One cent was left to pay the owners of the property stool ckholders who carry all the risk of doing business!
 It is interesting to note that in this instance the tax collector received over four times as much out of every dollar as the owners of the property Likewise,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25

State Highway Commissioner sees three types of motorists passing along our Con- necticut roads. They are separated into these classes intent on business; those out for pleasure only; and those heading for points out of the state. But he is convinced that the state should make it possible for all, no matter for what purpose they may be using the high ways, to have called to their attention the states historical and cultural scenes. In short rereouting with the view of making such spots readily available from main or trunk lines is problem that must be con- sidered. In view of the emphasis laid on Connecticuts charms for the past year or so we don't doubt but what an increasing number of Connecticut motorists, as well as many from outside the state, are seek ing those spots that are intimately linked with past history or to which some pres ent day events are linked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25

obliged him to take a leading part, it would be surprising to learn it, even though he may have believed the thinking of the court needed shaking up. Many others believed that. Encouragement of sit-down strikes or enactment of legislation partial toward labor rather than holding handed justice as be- tween capital and labor, could hard ly appeal to him, with his respect for constitutional government.
 It is possible that MT. Cummings has tired of being a good soldier However, having stood that for near ly six years he probably could have put up for two years longer with whatever inward irritation he may have felt. So his resignation sug- geStS some reason other than dis satisfaction with administration pol icies.
 We haven't any idea that MT. Cummings is getting out under pres sure. There is no reason to suspect any such thing, even though Presi- dent Roosevelt may have wished sometimes for more eye-to-eye see- ing in the justice department. How ever, one thinkable reason why MT. Cummings may be resigning now, might be the very reason why MT. Roosevelt would not do anything to hasten that step, namely the ap- proach of 194O.
 MT. Cummings is an able and skilled political strategist, decidedly influential in national politics. For his connections with the conserva- tive wing of the Democratic party he would be a useful man in the presidents camp, if the latter hopes to be influential in l940. By the same token if MT. Cummings thinks of electing course of his own in 1940 that might explain his resigna- tion now. It wouldn't if he intend- ed to go along with the Roosevelt wing, the Corcorans, Cohens, Ickeses, Hopkinses, etc.
 If he did not intend to go along with that group he might be em- barrassed to remain in the cabinet. By leaving now MT. Cummings puts himself in a position to follow what ever course he chooses, even to being in position to let any support drift his way for the nomination itself. True, he will be 70 in 194O, but he is not doddering old man, and there is no telling what may happen.
 The attorney general himself is credited with saying he would like to practice law, privately and earn some money. Maybe that's all there is to 1t. Very likely he has been spending more money than his sal- ary as cabinet officer. But he prac- ticed law for 40 years before be- coming attorney general. much of the time lucratively. It is not likely he would starve if he remained in the cabinet. < So there 1t is. MT. Cummings himself will probably continue to smile his enigmatic smile and not reveal all that is passing through his mind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25

received funds from the federal grant. These include E. L. Brooks, chairman of the board, paid last summer at the rate of $50 monthly; M. G. Bowles and w. M. Rogers, members of the Board, paid the same; E. I. Davis, secretary of the Board, paid $375 for June and July; Alice Steifle, Board stenographer, paid $45 month; R. c. Lomnick, county superintendent of schools, $50 month.
 What particularly gripes a lot of South CarOlinianS is that these payments apparently have been OK'd i'm Washington. Folks can't understand a system which TInderpays labor, supposedly the friend of Roosevelt, and then re- wards local officials with jobs of their own.
 NOTE-When the Public Works Administration was asked to in- vestigate alleged Buzzard's Roost dirt, it sent as investigator Fran cis Belue, whose brother is book keeper for the Lee Construction company, builders of the projects power house. Investigator Beiue white-washed the Roost.
 Deutsche BOtSchaft
 The German embassy is the only one in Washington that greets telephone callers in 8 foreign language. A gruff male voice barks "Deutsche BOtschaft" (German embassy and then re- beats the words in English. The telephone number, District 4500 differs in only one digit from that of the U. S. State Department, District 4510.
 Congressional Chaff
 Congressman Kleberg of Texas, who voted against the WPA ap- propriation and the new crop con- trol act limiting benefit payments to $10.OOO, received an AAA check last year for $112,140.04. His famed King ranch is twice as large as Rhode Island =. Rep. resentative Davey Lewis, who failed to purge Senator Tydings of Maryland, will be made a fed eral communications commission CT if that agency is revamped, otherwise he will go on the Bitu- minous Coal Commission :. Of all the new congressman keep an eye on T. V. Smith of Chi cago. A drawing, red-headed Texan who holds a professorship in the University of Chicago. Smith is slated to be leading New Deal spokesman The vote teller in the House will have to master some tongue-twisters at the coming session. Among the members are Monkiewicz, of Con- necticut, Dworshak of Idaho, Ma ciejeyski and Kocialkowski, of Illinois, Tenerowicz, and Lesinsh of Michigan.
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25

Connecticut's $25,OOOO0O bond issue has finally been sold. The Bank of Man haitian was the successful bidder and earliest reports from N. Y. indicate that there will be no difficulty in disposing of the bonds themselves This sale now throws into high gear the building pro- gram in Connecticut. Just as soon as the states current deficit is retired, the re- mainder of the bond money will, we pre- sune, be made available for the tremen- dous institutional building program the state faces. This is gigantic task that many citizens fail to appreciate. It has been piling up for over ten years now and the task ahead of the state solons to keep pace is hard one We wish them luck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25

midnight soirees at Sardi's and the Algonquin, to which he gets fre-, quent invitations. One of the first persons he inquired about, by the way, was his namesake Renee Carroll, the renowned hatcheck girl. The plawright took her out one night the last time he was here, winding up at Sardis eventually.
 The pedagogue-playwright still does most of his writing here in, Manhattan, long after midnight, when the town quiets down; he says he can't work here at midday. Curious, coming from a man who wrote one of the recent past's most brilliant plays to the accompani- ment of steam shovels and grating derricks just across the street from his apartment in Glasgow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25

Rustling of cattle may soon prove to be an unhealthy business in Canada Of course it always went hard with cattle rustlers in the good old days of frontier ing. Now they're going to ''finger-print" cattle. It seems that the nose prints of cattle are entirely different, just like hu- man fingerprints. So a printed noseprint of mans entire herd can be kept and when a COW is reported stolen the sleuths will start taking prints of cows noses. Hope the cattle won't object.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25
Yes, but this is a "yes-but" country.
Selected Poem
WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW

Geslie Nelson Jennings in the Christian
 Science Monitor) Now that the woods belong To stiffness, we can hear Even the smallest song More close, more clear. Little of music stays To choir the fleeting gold Of these autumnal days The moon foretold. Startling and jay and crow Have made their peace with frost Not by their flight we know The Summer lost. Yet one brave melodist N Can scorn the bleakest hough, Perched on the very wrist Of Winter now! These three faint notes that chime Soft as a silver bell Speak not of change or time, Hail or farewell!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25
Current Comment

I think we are in for steady in- crease in employment all over the country in all lines of activity. Aubrey Williams, deputy WPA
 administrator.
 The public streets belong to the state. Nobody is permitted to demonstrate on them except our selves. Joseph Buerckel. Nad commits
 Sioner for Austria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25

labor received fourteen times as muchl Here is something you should think about before complacently damning the evil corporation If the deck is stacked against anyone it looks as if it is stacked against the "bloated plutocratS" who have man aged to save few nickelS to invest in American enterprise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25
PressComment
THE ARM OF JOHN L.
tNew York Herald-Tribune)

(New York Herald -Tribune)
 Richard Hallett, writer, of Booth bay Harbor. Me, announces that after quest of twenty-five years he has finally located the famous plaster cast of the good right arm of John L. Sullivan, the Boston Strong Boy, though he won't divulge details. It is MT. Hallett's idea to have the arm hung in the state house at Boston beside the Sacred Cod. The idea is appealing. Roster CT, gladiator. reformer and lecturer, John L. Sullivan still lives in mem ory as one of Boston's most notable sons, and time only adds to his legendary stature. Encouraged by his success in finding the plaster cast. MT. Hallett has undertaken an- other project. He wants to get his hands on the original picture of Venus Being Rolled Up Out of the Foam," which John l.. once had hung at one end of his bar in Wash ington street. Boston. It was this picture that caused Sullivan to re- mark that Venus was the only good thing that ever came from water. Antiquarians and Sullivan admirers will hope that MT. Hallett is suc- cessful in his new search.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25
Cummings Resignation Veteran in Public Life Connecticut Man Still Holds Esteem, Admiration of All-Not Guided
 Completely by New Deal Philosophy
HARTFORD TIMES

No one who knows Homer Cum mings supposes he has given his ap- proval to all the policies of the Roosevelt administration. He is a liberal in politics but not radical. If his heart was ever in thesSupreme court fight, in which circumstances
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25

these test questions? Turn to back page fer the answers.
 l. Name the third letter of the Greek alphabet.
 2. Was George Washington a member of the Masonic Order?
 3. In which geographical division of the U. S. is Delaware?
 4. The eruption oi which volcano destroyed the city of Pompeii in 79 A. D.?
 5. Who won the 1888 English public courses golf title?
 6. Name the state flower of Wis conSin.
 2. From which country did the U. s. obtain the land included in the Louisiana Purchase?
 8. On which finger should class rings be worn?
 9. Who was Charles Francois Gounod?
 10, What is the birthstone for February?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25

We are almost persuaded by the travel ads that prosperity will come from all of us just travelling around the country and spending our money in each others towns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25
Homer Cummings Moy Be Semitic Paris To Defend Assassin of Nozi Officiul; PvVA Project Lost New Deal Votes In < South Carolina Despite the Huge Cost;
 Buzzords Roost Workers Sore at Woges
By DREW rEARsON
an1 R0BER9 c ALLEN

WASHINGTON, November 25 -- Attorney General Homer Cummings may be the lawyer sent to Paris by Dorothy Thompson'S committee to defend HerSchel Grynszpan the 17yearod refugee who murdered Ernst Yon Rath. German embassy official
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25

harbor with 8 strong English fleet on August 29, 1864. but the appeals of the city authorities and the clergy restrained him from fighting against overwhelming odds. .5
 @. Did the motion picture Alex ander's Ragtime- Band, l" portray the life of Irving Berlin? \ A. No.
 O.. What are Jodhpurs?
 A. Riding -breeches that fit close ly from the knee to the ankle. The word comes from British India.
 @. What is the alcoholic strength of Creme de Menthe?
 A. About S5 per cent.
 @. What is a debenture bond2
 A. One given as an acknowledg- ment of debt and providing for re- payment out of certain specified funds or source of income.
 @. Can a patent be obtained for a method of doing business, or keep ing accounts?
 A. No; inventions must consist of some apparatus for performing the task.
 l, o. When was the last interna- tional conference for limitation of naval armaments held?
 A. It was opened in London in January, 193o. @. Which of Sir Walter Scott's novels has the character of Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Young Pre- tender?
 A. "waverly," 1914, the first of Scott's novels.
 If you want a copy of our booklet, CANDY MAKING" write to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25
Questions and
 Answers
cwuiahk issAmA
By Frederick M. Kerby

Enclose a three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tion of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 THE EDTTOR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25

e. Did the Dutch resist the Eng fish when they seized New Amster- dam (New York)?
 . A. No. The Dutch Governor Stuyvesant wanted to resist when Colonel Nichols appeared in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25

African natives make blankets
 from the stomach lining of ele- phants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25
THE EDITOR

o. What is the population of New York city's Chinatown?
 A. In 1880, it was 1862. More re- cent figures will not be available until after the 1940 census.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Mezzo is pronounced med'-zo;
 not met-z0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25
Test Y our Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page fer the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25

Copyright. 1888, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25

e. Can a patent be obtained for a method of doing business, or keep iYafr ancn1f1fS9 sEt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-25

e. What is g debenture bond2
 A. One given as an acknowledg- ment of debt and providing for re- payment out of certain specified funds or source of income.
Evening star., 1938-06-22

ity, picked for the senatorial nomina
ton. Mr.. La Guardia, however, is its
real choice
Republicans See Sweep.
Republican leaders. encouraged by
Mr.. Lehman's withdrawal from the
gubernatorial field, predicted election
Of their first Governor since 1922. Said
Republican State Chairman William S
Murray: This clinches it. We will
sweep the State"
The possibility grew that Manhat.
tan's prosecutor, Thomas E. Dewey
may be drafted as the Republican
gubernatorial nominee.
Tammany Halls reform leader
jeremiah T. Mahoney, and Judge
George Gordon Battle, also active in
Tammany, said that both Mr. Lehman
and Mr. Bennett would have Tam.
many support If they win the respective
nominations a
Friends of La Guardia. with whom
Gov. Lehman disputed New York's re.
lief needs last winter, were reported
TO have protested to the Presiden'
against Mr.. Lehman's possible nom
lnation.
Mr. Bennett first elected attorney
general in 1880 and prominent il
American Legion circles. rose in the
political scale during the last IL years
from a virtually unknown BROOKLYN
lawyer.
Evening star., 1938-06-22
lckes' Bride Expects to Take
Actiue Part in Capital Life
Back in u. S. From Honeymoon, She
Tells of Aim to Work-Couple Going
to Oluey From Ne,o York.

She has clear blue eyes and a fair
skin, faintlys ysfreckled She referred to
the Secretary quietly as my hus-
band"
Il have known him since I was very
young" she said.
Our marriage wasn't secret-just
quiet" The wedding took place while
she was visiting her uncle, John
Cudahy, United States Minister to Ire
land, with Secretary Ickes giving his
profession as "a civil servant and a
lawyer"
Interested in Sports.
She'll continue her sports,
amateur photography and work OF
some kind, "for wouldn't be salts
fled with inactivity"
Mrs Ickes is the youngest daughter
of a Milwaukee attorney, Louis Dahl
| man.
, The cabinet officer, looking younger
than his Ga years, affably paced the
| deck with his bride while newsreel
cameras ground. but had little to say
about state affairs.
Eager to get back to Washington, hi
said he had "studiously avoided" read.
| ing the newspapers since their mar
| riage. After a day or two in New
York, he said, they would go to his
country place, Headwater Farm, al
Olney. Md.
Evening star., 1938-06-22
Western High SchOoI
EMPLOYERS TOLD
OF TAXES CREDITS
Unemployment Compensation Levy
Can Charge Off Payments
Against Section 9O1.

Attention of all District employers
having eight or more employees was
directed today by John A. Marshall.
director of the District Unemploy-
ment Compensation Board, to section
$40 Of the recently enacted Federal
kRevenue Act Of 1898.
This provision permits all such en-
ployers who have failed to file reports
and pay local taxes imposed by the
District of Columbia Unemployment
Compensation Act for the year 1886
to credit such payments against Fed
eral taxes levied by section 90l of the
Social Security Act if paid on or be-
fore July 26, 1888.
1t also permits employers who have
previously paid such taxes but who
have been barred from crediting them
because of tardy remittance. to claim
appropriate adjustment and refund.