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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28
Father" Wayne

The death of the Rev Henry Nieoll Wayne may aequant many Waterburians for the first time with the real identity of this kindly old cleric who had been so intimate "a part of the cty's daily life for many years past. The city had come to regard the Rev Mir Wayne with SO kindly an interest that 1t never stopped to ask who or what the ven- ,erable clergyman was. We do not seek to imply that his circle of friends was small. Far from that It encompassed great ter- ritory and embraced men and women in all walks of life and of every religious denom- ination.
 As clergyman of the Episcopal church for 59 years Rev Wayne gave unsparingly of his time and efforts. Although he was 8I years old when he died he remained in full possession of his physical and mental pow CTS up to the last. It seems only few days ago that he was familiar sight walking along the Green. He came to this city in 1914 after full career in various reetorships the majority of them in this state and New York. Although he might have chosen to retire permanently when he came to Wa terbury to reside he remained until the end minister of the gospel.
 He was especially beloved by younger elerics of the Episcopal church to whom he gave wholesome and appreciated advice ac- quired in his many years of labor in the vineyard of the Lord. He was constantly in demand as preacher and there are few Episcopal churches in this vicinity that have not resounded frequently with his we'll rounded and homely phrases. His life is model to those of us who find life cruel and relentless. Perhaps after all it is our own self at fault. Certainly we are the better off for having known and lived with such men as the Rev Henry Nicoll Wayne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2s, 1881
Perhaps He's Right

Dr George B. Clarke, assistant economist of the Connecticut Agricultural College, IS !. nothing if not frank in his discussion of this states taxation problems Frequently we come across his references to the inapu- tude of the state and its political sub-divis- ions to cope with the situation. His latest remarks concern borrowing to pay expenses before the taxes fall due. This statement IS quite pertinent, inasmuch as Waterbury now experiencing some difficulty in floating 1. a S1,50O,000 loan in anticipation of May taxes. S600,000 of thls amount has been subscribed by local banks which plainly in- d;cates the attractiveness of the investment. Hartford is in a similar position, except that if nav be forced to borrow as high as S5,O0O, 900, according to latest reports from that city.
 Speaking along this line Dr Clarke states that Municipalities have fallen into way 7 of spending the public money first and col lecting it from the taxpayers afterwards. This has necessitated large amount of short term borrowing until the tax money comes in. :" But who hasn't, professor! Each and every one of us practice some such H. nancial scheme. We purchase necessities and luxures without having the money, but with the knowledge that we will have in the future and we will pay for it then. We extend our payments over period or weeks or months by the installment plan' Whats more natural than that individuals should follow the example of municipalities or was it viee-versa?
 However, in the main we think that Dr Clarke is right. It is not always possible for towns and cities to report 100 per cent tax collection. And even if they do. interest on the short term notes or bonds. will have brought the sum total far beyond the an- tieipated and. of course, the actual tax eol- lection. However, for every evil there must bc a cure. Dr Clarke maintains that. he remedy lies in holding expenditures in check in having recourse to other forms of taxation and in more equitable division of revenue between the state and its subdi- visions. - In theory that is fine but in practice it has yet to be proved. Just at present municipal officials are consider ina other ways and means of increasing rev. enue than the tried and true methods now SO sadly overworked.
 Perhaps the Connecticut Agricultural College professor can aid in this quest for increased revenue. If he can sell his ideas of smaller expenditures it might be well to do SO. During formation of the Municipal League to study taxation we advised the same. Experience shows, though that 1t is hard to change ones spending procvlties. We notice that Dr Clarke suggests new taxes ,'levied by the state and shared with towns and cities. .' We have again kept this before the public with the suggestion that liquor taxes would constitute an agreeable addition to any states treasury. It might be well for this to be kept in mind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28
The Health Room

An architect ventures the prophecy that the home of the future will have health room in it. This will probably be in con- neetion with the bathroom or rather, in connection with "a" bathroom, for the home of the future will certainly have more than one. Bathing is the first essential of health. after proper food. The next essen- tial is wholesome exercise, for which the ordinary house makes very little provision, and the ordinary flat none at all.
 The gist of the idea is a little gymnasium of some sort in every home. with few simple exercising appliances There might be a punching bag, a horizontal bar, a trapeze, chest weights rowing machine or any other device for pleasurable exertion; and. of course. sun lamp and shower bath. Such room might not be in much demand during the summer. But in win ter, when it is SO hard for most people nowadays to get the exercise they need, it might be life-saver for the whole family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28

Tonight at the Hartford Club there will be meeting of the Connecticut Washing ton Bieentennial Commission for the pur- pose of formulating plans for this states participation in the nationwide celebration which will officially start on February 22. 1o32. According to Lieutenant Governor Samuel R. Spencer chairman, every patri- otic society in the state is to have charge of community participation. Therefore it be- hooves local societies of this nature to step forward to receive their parts in this gigantic six-months play. It should be one of the outstanding historical pageants in our his- tory and might be fitting end to the weary months of business depression through which we have been passing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28
QUOTATIONS

For a cold take Q pinch of bi- carbonate of soda and a spoonful of common salt mixed with lemon juice and water.
 -Mahatma Gandhi. I'm no more of q person, of an individual human being, than a can of peaches. Sylvia sidney. movie actress. Women want leisure. They want cigarets. They want to go places. They want culture. but not too much of it.
 Anna steese Richardson. If anything isn't going exactly right. I'm going to get my gang together and see about 1t. Andrew J. (Bossy) Gillis of Newburyport. Mass
 Japan will not resort to war. The military measures which she has taken are in the nature of police functions.
 -visaron shidehara. : Safety first is q vile motto. It is noul-destr0ying. n pestiient hereay which will rob the race of man Of all incentive. --Major General !. E. D. seely. British army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28
Business and Weather

It has been said that God tempers the shorn lamb' A study of business slumps made by weather expert seems to suggest that this is literally true Observing the unusual warmth of this fall and early win ter. C. A. Donnel of the Chicago weather station began checking up on former crises and found string of curious parallels.
 We have had warm winter weather since the stock market crash of 1929. The win ter immediately following that event. for December, January and February. averaged we'll above normal temperature. The win ter of the postwar depression, l92O-2l, was still warmer It was a little above the average in l9l4-l9l6. and a good deal above in the panic winter of l907-l908. The record is not entirely uniform but nearly so. for about half century, with the greatest excess warmth in the winter of 1877-l878 What do you make of that. Watson' Is there any similar parallelism. as some have maintained, between depres- sions and water evels' And if so why?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28

may be plentifully supplied. There are now o6 breeders in this state licensed to raise quail. It is to be hoped. as Mir Tit comb indicates, that many of these breeders will eventually turn to partridge and ruffed grouse. now so rare in Connecticut fields or woods. In New York state this year 100 partridge were raised which is the first time that so many were ever successfully raised. It indicates brighter things for the future. The propagation of our native game birds is problem that should enlist the aid and best efforts of both hunter. nature lover. and breeder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28
NEA Service Writer

Washington -- Chicago got more out of the Republican National Committee here than the next re- publican national convention. She seemed to get something resembl- ing certificate of responsibility.
 Awarding her the convention promptly and by an overwhelming vote, the men and women of the committee demonstrated plainly enough that they harbored no fears of pineapples or machine guns. Re- presentatives of other contending cities made some mean comments on this phase of the fame of the metropolis which was once inter- nationally known as the home of Al Capone.
 Now there seems some posslbil- ity that Chicago may get the dem- ocratic convention as well. There Is no rule against having both major parties meet in the same town and when the democrats followed the republicans to Chicago in 1884 they nominated Grover Cleveland and won their first election victory since before the Civil War.
 Few men are held in higher, wider esteem by politicians and business men than Edward N. Hurley, the citisens' committee chairman who put Chicago over with the republicans. Colonel Ro- bert Isham Randolph, president of the Chicago Association of Com merce, who accompanied him, is head of the clty's famous "secret Six" and Is widely credited with causing the arrest and trial of Ca- pone. Mayor Tony Cermak, who was also here, is another Chicago an who has done much toward re- storing his clty's former prestige. He is even said to have cleaned up the police force which he inherit ed from Big Bill Thompson.
 Randolph said, In response to wisecracks from supporters of Att lantic City, that Chicago no longer had bad reputation and that a visitor there was as safe as he would be anywhere in the country.
 Besides It's superior facilities and obvious geographical advantage. Chicago Is as fine Q place for a po- litical convention as might be de- sired by any of those who believe that a convention helps q party carry the state where 1t Is held. That factor of "political location" Is never held so important that the matter of the money offer doesn't come first, of course. It probably isn't very significant that the re- publicans have in the last four presidential elections carried the states in which their conventions were held. Or that the democrats who carried Maryland in 1912 and Missouri in 1918 after holding con- ventions in Baltimore and St Louis have not since carried the states where their conventions were held.
 
 Nevertheless, the 1892 election Is likely to be so close that no such factor. involving the electoral vote of a very large state, Is being ig- hored. Following the landslide vic- tory of Senator J. Hamilton Lewis in 1880 and the more recent elec- tion of Cermak in Chicago, the re- publicans are in the position of trying desperately to hold Illinois
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28
THE BEE IN. THE CAPITOL
(New York Times.)


 Conventions, especially democrat ic, aren't over until they have ad- journed. Their nominations are rarely foreclosed save by a White House incumbent. Recent events have made more rugged the road which Franklin D. Roosevelt must travel. His lead remains impress slve, but obstacles are piling up. For months 1t has been clear that two of the names painted on these barriers are "Ritchie" and "Ba- ker", the latter increasingly legible in the last week. Behind a large masked obstacle many have plain iy read the name of asmith." Now another begins to appear. rolled out into the path by fortunate cir- cumstance and by w. R. Hearst. an dit seems to be inscribed 'The Speaker"
 MT Garner of Texas is a sensible man. When he was asked about Mir Hearts suggestion that he and Mir Coolidge would be the ideal nominees of the two great par~ ties for president. he modestly ex- pressed his appreciation. but added: s'No presidential bee Is buzzing in my bonnet" Doubtless that inscect has way Of keeping Mir Garner hasn't heard it, But invisible and silent until sure of . welcome. Then it buzzes away like the propeller of an airplnne. MT Garner is speaker and promises Co be a good one, and popular. He has moved surely and slowly about hls dulles. Ifo has pleased every
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28
CLARIFYING A BANNER"
tsprlngfield Republican)

(SprlnBneld nepuDlcuIJ
 Newton D. Baker has long been credited with an exceptional gift for the accurate expression of hls thoughts. whether appearing as a lawyer in court, as Q speaker on the public platform or in any other capacity. In consequence unusual importance is attached to the let- ter which he recently wrote to the editor of q North Carolina paper in appreciation of an editorial urg- ing Mr Baker not to discourage his friends who were working for his nomination for the presidency. Tn this letter he voiced his satls- faction that "practioally all of the comment which suggests 0 pres idential candidacy for me Is based on the need of Q revived liberal- ism and . refreshed idealism m the country"
 Mir Baker added: "To that cause I am deeply committed and for It I want to fight. Whether carrying q banner or marching in the ranks seems to me to make little difer- ence." The suggestion of "carry- ing a banner" can only be taken as indicating Mir Bakers recogni- ton that the demand for his noml' nation may succeed and that while he will not encourage an organ ized movement in his behalf hc will accept the draft if the demo- cratic convention names him.
 Such an interpretation of MT Bakers position accords with the reported understanding for many months past, of those intimately associated with him. The express sion in his letter does not invali- date his position in refusing to register as an active candidate, which would permit the ohio democrats to organize for him un- der the state primary law. Yet 1t inevitably attracts wider attention to him as an available nominee, If the convention wants him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28
Here, There And EDerysvhere

one in his party. worked out the patronage between the South and the rest of the country and &C., ceptde the homage of Tammany. From Washington has come a growing crop of news items about his personal virtues: how he re- tires and rises early; how Mrs Garner Is his "boss" in personal matters; how democratic he Is, how he likes to fly, and abhors evening dress (but wears it); how dry but how reasonable he is. Ills proud old mother in Texas has what the advertising copy-writers would call ''voters' appeal" The fact that, as Q raiser of Angora goats in Uvalde, he favors tariff on certain articles may reassure Wall Street. His pleasant. ruddy countenance. eagle blue eyes and hawk nose are in the American statesmen tradition.
 On the whole, if Texas-torn be- tween Roosevelt and Baker chooses to make him Q favorite son. Mir Garner will be q taking candidate at the convention. He seems at present to be another brake on the Roosevelt wheel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28
At The National Capitol
Digest of Who's Who and What's What
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER
By RODNEY BUTCHER

for Hoover, whereas the democrats are confident that they can capture this normally republican state. That's one reason why no one will be greatly surprised if the demo- crats also succumb to Hurley's ef- feotive salesmanship.
 Some of the democratic leaders want the party to have its conven- ton before the republicans meet, instead of after, as usual. But there Is as yet no probability that 1t will. Heretofore 1t has been considered good strategy to walt for the re- publicans on the theory that they and their platform then represent ed a better target. Now 1t is argued that the Hoover administration re- cord presents an excellent target and that 1t would be smart trick to "get the jump" on the g. o. D., start first into action and make the republican convention seem anti climatic. The republicans will con- vene June 18th, however, and 1t is doubtful whether congress will adjourn soon enough to give the democrats the time they would need.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28

Talking about Christmas dinners, the ed- itor of the Christian Science Monitor mem tions the fact that there is in New England, perhaps it is Boston, hostelry where tur- keys and geese are roasted in house that was built in the middle of the l7th century. The original brick oven is utilized. And when the patron has eaten to his hearts con- tent and is ready to leave the host presents a box of cold turkey for that midnight snack at your own home. That's old-fashioned New England hospitality such as few taverns dispense in this age. Would there were more of them!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28

START RAILWAY CONTROL
 On Dec 2s, 1917. the United States government assumed con- trol of all railroads in the coun- try. ,
 Secretary of the Treasury Will liam c. McAdoo was appointed by President Wilson as director gem eral.
 President Wilson declared: "This is a war of resources no less than men, perhaps even more than men, and 1t Is necessary for the conn plete mobilization of our resources that the transportation systems of the country should be organized and controlled under Q single au- thority and 0 simplified method of coordination which have not proved possible under private man. agement and control"
 Padua, Italy, was bombarded from the air and 13 persons were killed and SO injured.
 French troops repulsed Q aur- prise attack by Germans near Veho on the western front.
 British repulsed Turkish attacks north and northwest of Jerusalem, and advanced two and one-half miles on 0 e0-mile front.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28

There was somewhat of a similarity in topics touched upon by Nicholas Murray Butler, Columbia University president. and U. s. Senator Royal S. Copeland in Christ mas Day addresses. Dr Butler, after an- nouncing that Columbia had experienced most successful year. from financial standpoint criticized modern dress speech. and manners. He characterized the age as a careless one with steady decline in the practice of good manners He stated fur ther that "Careessness and inconsideration in dress, in speech, and in personal habits have become all too common. not among the younger generation alone by any means but also on the part of their elders. ~ Schools are forced to shoulder burdens that primarily belong to the home. Home life, of course. has been completely disrupted of recent years. Perhaps the present business depression will recreate that life which has progress. Senator Copeland took the op- portunity Friday to comment caustieally upon modern speed. He stated that "To be driven into an hysteria of haste is more dan- gerous by far than to set our pace at rate of progress that has in it reasonable expee- tations of sure and safe arrival at our des- tination. - The two go hand in hand. Haste makes for carelessness. whether it be in speech. dress or manners. One depends upon the other for existence. Deeelera- ton. produced of a dehated age. may bring those nieeties of speech. manners and dress inherent in us.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28
Good evening.
 0--O--O G1NKS

Ginks! Yes, ginks. That's what
 they are, The funniest things on earth, by
 far. They take their skins off every
 night. And then they are an awful sight, Every one a ghastly white! Then they take another skin-- Something soft and very thin = And draw it down over their head Then toddle smugly off to bed. Lords of ceration!" = Yes, they I'd make a better lord" by far. I've got four legs; they have but
 two; Now what can anybody do With just two legs? I'm asking
 you! And they haven't any tail at all, So don't you think they have a
 gall, To pose and rant and strut and
 shout And order every one aboutf Ginks! Plain ginks, huh! Watch
 them seowl; They're neither fish nor flesh nor
 fowl: But don't they think they're
 something grand' That's what l don't understand- It puzzles me to beat the band! If they had a nice fur coat (like
 mel Or could catch birds or climb a
 tree, Why. then. I'd say it right out
 loud They have some reason to feel
 proud" And. Christy. though you are a
 "gink" You're somewhat different, l
 think, And. now, l believe you smell a Yes. this is M. J. Ms
 BLACK CAT.
 o-O-o Last week they were doing Christmas shopping. This week 1t Is Christmas swapping.
 o--O-o
 Only 363 more days to Christmas. So do your shop ping early.
 o-O--o The difference between rasslin' and wrestling Is the arena in which It Is staged.
 o-O--o
 Many q woman gives her neighbor a Christmas gift that lasts all year. Hard feelings because in the swap of presents, one costs considerably less than the other.
 O-O-O Correct this sentence: "Oh yes, I know it's small diamond but I told John just wouldn't let him buy me big one."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28
NO HORSE THIEVES IN
 DEDHAM
(New York Herald-Tribune)

tNoW IOrk Herhiu-IripuneJ
 The Society in Dedham, Mass, for the Apprehension of Horse Thieves, the oldest and most infiu- ential social organization in that supurban community, held It's an- nual dinner a few days since. Number of horses stolen during the last year--none; number or horse thieves apprehended by members of the society-none." so read the minutes of the meeting, but there was Q time, lS0 years ago when the organization was founded and when a daily stage from Boston was Dedham's only contact with the great world, when this posse of vigilantes was a real civic necessity, and to-day Dedham doesn't purpose to let an old tra- dition languish simply for lack of horse thieves. There are more members of the society to-day than ever before, despite the fact that only a handful of them arrived at the dinner in buggles or ether horse turnouts.
 Many Americans are prone to be- little the existence of tradition in their own country, turning In rev. erent admiration to the more an- cient and coiorful institutions of England or the Continent in their search for atiquities; and yet to select Q single locality. New Eng land alone, from the Manor House of Gardiner. Me, where generations of Gardiners have surveyed the township in almost feudal success sion, to Beacon Hill, where for nearly three centuries householders have gone about the streets of a Christmas Eve serenading their neighbors with carols. Is rich In traditions.
 Underwater Virginia. Dutch Penn sylvania. the deep south, New York itself, are scarcely less opuIent tn historic heritage, only somehow Dedham seems to have just bit of an edge on the rest of the coun- try in this respect. No other coni- mnnity has 70 wholeheartediy dedi- cated itself to the apprehension of horse thieves for over 110 years,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28
Personal Health Service (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or treatment. will be answered by Dr Brady. Address him, care Of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-28
A Good Plea

That was a good plea that Bank Com missioner Bassett made last week for the pub lie to keep it's faith in our banking institu. lions and the individuals who manage them. Coming as it does at time when eonh- denee is shaken as it never has been in this age. it may do much to bolster up our waning courage and give us the strength to fssry through. Says Mir Bassets. "'The banks are now doing everything that is hu- manly possible and the state of Connecticut