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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

places on the legislative committees are the best who might, be named, the principle underlying the demand for their appointment is incontest- ably sound. It should be recognized by the republicans as matter of course. The policy under which the members of the minority have been denied representation on the import ant committees of the legislature cannot be justified on any ground, and it should be abandoned. The voters of Connecticut, showed a marked distaste for such political smugness in the last election, and in their own interests the republicans should see that they give no further cause for complaint.
 The needs of the situation will not be met merely by appointing demo- crats to committees more orna- mental than useful. If the minority is to have the representation to which it is entitled in legislaticve af- fairs, democrats should be placed on the important committees as well, in which much of the work of the legislature is accomplished. The argument in behalf of such repre- sentation is stronger than ever this year because the governor will be democrat, whose views upon pend- ing legislation should have spokes- men in the committees where it is shaped. The power of the republi- cans to control the decisions of the committees will not be 1essened by giving the minority. an opportunity to be heard, and it's reputation for fairness will be considerably en- hanced.> 2S
 So just is the claim of the demo- crats for adequate representation on all legislative committees that the threat to make an issue of it is not unwarranted, although the demo- crats may be we'll advised to go slowly in seeking quarrels. None the less, in such a quarrel the sympathy of the public, whose partisanism is not narrow, will be with the minority.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
Safety For Documents

The destruction by fire of the North Da- kota Capitol at Bismark should be fruit ful warning to many other communities It was probably known before the fire that the capitol was not safe. It was an old building.
 dating back to Dakota Territory" It housed official records files and state bstor- icsl documents of inealeuable value. Most of them were destroyed. Among the papers lost are the records of about $55 900, 900 worth of investments in the state land department and the records Of S40.000 900 in the state treas urer office. State highway officials say it will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
END OF A BICYCLE CLUB
 New York World)

There is bit of sadness in the news that the Newburgh Wheel mems Club of Newburgh, N. Y., has disbanded after forty-four years of existence. There was time, of course, when such clubs as this were a vital part of our daily life; when we wrangled over the relative mer.ts of the Columbia, the Crawford and the Wheeler and Wilson with all the passion that we now confer on dif- ferent kinds of radios; when we went on century rides, creased sprockets, pumped tires and tested coaster brakes with profound conviction that these things mattered great deal. But merely to hear the name of the Newburgh Wheelmen's Club is to realize how far they are in the past i; the news that it has disbanded mere- lv seems like a ratification of some thing long ago decided upon.
 Nevertheless, we make what may be regarded as the astonishing pre- diction that all this will come back. The bicycle has died not because there is no longer a need for it., or because the automobile offers q bet ter way around, but simply becaUee the automobile, as the gangsters might put it, has muscled it off the road. One cannot ride bicycle any longer without risking death sooner or later. And one cannot ride 1t any longer with pleasure. But if paths were provided for its exclusive use :? Most of us would take to it as en- Enthusiastically as a Copenhagen shop keeper or an Oxford don. For short distances it is indeed the ideal ve- hicle; it is light. cheap and as easy on the legs as walking.
 The paths may come. Anything may come that would mean a reduc- tion of the automobil. traffic on our strees: we already have taken steps that would have seemed fantastic twenty years ago. Let the Newburgh Wheelmen's. S. Club hold on to it's char ter. if it has one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1881
Stiff Competition

Meriden bakers are facing nothing short of bankruptcy according to reports from that city Competition as furnished by out of town concerns or chain bakeries, which oper- ate throughout the state, has become so keen that the local companies are finding it hard to keep going The situation is no different in Meriden than in Waterbury where the same condition exists. Local bakers recog- nized their peril year or more ago and made strong appeals to the buying public to SUD- port the home town industries rather than to give their trade to companies who merely send delivery trucks to this city daily to cover certain routes.
 We feel sure that the situation that arose Tn this city year ago IS now more serious than ever. In the past year we have noticed that the number of trucks bearing the names of these foreign concerns are increasing. We assume that their sales must be on the in- crease in this territory, too. Of course the house delivery appeals to most women. They are willing to buy products baked in local factories and good proportion of them must
 
 loaf of bread, rolls or even buns arc needed in hurry. Such an emergency is quite fre- quent in our American homes The itner- ant vendor of breads and pastries appears as if by magic at the door A sale is con- summated and the vendor appears daily and gets more sales.
 l he secret IS as simple as the alphabet is to groWnup person. Once established good route will pay the out of town baker good return on bis merchandise which will probably compare favoraby with home baked products. We can see how these out of town concerns established themselves throughout the city and especially in the outlying districts where there few stores and the appearance of the baker IS in reality godsend The ma jority of Waterburylans are probably ignor- ant of the fact that they are not buying Waterbury baked goods. Perhaps it might not make a difference to some even if they did We know there are many, though, who would return their trade to the home town baker.
 1t wasn't so long ago that d Waterbury baker appeared in bankruptcy court and sub nltted that 1t was this sort of competition which had driven him out of business It certainly isn't illogical to state that others will probably be forced to the same pro- cedure. While local bakers struggle with their overhead, upkeep and taxes the baker from some other city cuts into his trade here and merely must pay for his delivery truck and driver. It seems unfair but can anything be done about it beyond appealing to people to patronize home town bakers. Merden would assess house to house oanvassers and out of town bakers $5 daily for the privilege of selling in the city, Such an ordinance cer- tainly would have kick in it, but could it be made legal? Why not beat the out of town concerns at their own gamer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

Believe it or not ducks can drown. A poultry show is now going on at Boston and part of the exhibition includes some wild varieties of ducks. One in particular, gray wood duck was raised in captivity and was accustomed to swimming in water only a few inches deep. The tank in which the birds were displayed deepened in one end and one bird padded into this section fol- lowed by number of others. Caretakers discovered the bird drowned in the morning and several others perilously near dead. Lack of oil on the birds feathers was blamed for its death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
THINK IT OVER.
A thought for tonight.
 As the shadows descend, It's not how you start.
 But how you end.

 It's not how you start.
 But how you end.
 o-O-O When sonny heard that dad had given mother an electric beater" for Christmas, he decided to wear couple of pair of pants until the initial encounter was over.
 o-O-o
 American engineers say Rus sia is the land of opportunity. But we'll wait a little while longer.
 o-O-o With cheaper automobiles they're bound to be less musical-you know, fewer notes.
 o-O-O
 Then there was the chap who wanted to buy an electric ice box but got cold feet. swappers.
 When d fat woman loses her weigh she is mighty happy, don't forget that little one.
 o-O-O Kid Waterbury, the juvenile pun ster. says when women use electric curling irons it proves they are hair minded.
 O-O-o The old fashioned wife who used to bring out her husbands slippers for supper. has a married daughter now who brings out the can opener. O-O--O This completes our program for this evening. It came to you over DBD. as a presentation of the Wa terbury Evening Democrat. pioneer in this type of newspaper work. We are signing off at this time. to he back on the air again tomorrow at noon with a special Saturday pro- grom. o-O-o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
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WOLFE'S BIRTH

On January 2, 1727, James Wolfe, a British general, famed for his at tack on Quebec, was born in Kent, England. the son of an army officer.
 James entered the army at an early age and in recognition of his Gallantry in campaigns in Flanders and in Scotland, he was steadily pro- noted. In 1759 when Pitt was organ izing his grand scheme to expel the French from Canada, Wolfe, then a major general. was the choice to lead the expedition.
 Wolfe landed about four miles from Quebec and with force of 5000 men proceeded at once to at- tack the stronghold. The first attack failed, Wolfe retreating with loss of 400 men. He then decided on the dangerous expedient of scaling the heights above Quebec. After more than 4500 British had ascended the steep cliffs, Montcalm. French com- mander, opened fire.
 The inexperienced French lines were shattered. Wolfe. as he led the charge, was mortally wounded, dying as his men gained victory. Montcalm dying too, said, Ut is a great conso- lation to have been vanquished by so brave an enemy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
MIR TILDEN's RETIREMENT
(New York Herald -Tribune)

(New York Herald-Tribune)
 Amateur lawn tennis loses It's most dependable excitement with the de- parture of William T. Tilden. End, and the United States Lawn Tennis Association may feel almost aggriev- ed that the great player has left 1t without its constant Tllden problem. There is nothing equivocal in MT Tilden's exit. which comes abruptly after years of tight-rope walking on the amateur rule. The terms of his motion-picture contract, as he states. will violate the rule directly. so he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

Wall, street has never failed in an mergency.-Richard Whitney.
 I think rather the worst enemies of improvement in the relations of the nations are the people who are mpatient.-Elihu Root.
 Let's put America first.-Major General Smedley D. Butler.
 I am against rationalism that would treat men as cogs. Men and women are not cogs.--Angus Wat son.
 Economic depression has served to uncover wealth of human kind- ness and consIderation.-G0v Nor. gan r. Larson of New Jersey.
 If you are a success. every oA-s wants to do you In. And if your a<s q failure on one wants you anyway. So there you ares--Belie LivinGsteA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
cost from s2oo. 900 to $500, 900 to replace

cost from S2O0O0O to S3oO,oOO to replace their plans.
 Loss of records, said the governor, will result in the greatest confusion in the states history. and years will eapse before it is un- tangled" It is all right to go on using old buildings of historical interest, but it is inex- eusably negligent to keep in them valuable and irreplaceable documents. Modern, fire proof structures should be prepared for such papers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

steps out of one picture and into an- other precisely as Bobby Jones has done. One will teach golf on the screen, the other tennis--a form of professionalism beneficial to a multi tude of students of those sports.
 Jones has won everything in golf and Tilden, in his day, everything in tennis The difference is that Joees Is at the height of his skill and pow CT while Tilden is on the down slope. Now, it seems. is the time for the old tennis master (who Is almost thirty eight; what an ageD to assure him. self a comfortable retirement while he Is still a name to conjure with in tennis and still an artist who can play the part. Tennis is MT Tilden's career. He will lose not whit of credit. but quite the contrary. by ac- knowledging 1t as his profession and taking it's material rewards as the leaders in every life vocation do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

The prize today certainly goes to White patrol wagon when he discovered it in re- stricted area. The particular patrolman had ridden in the vehicle on many occasions but failed to recognize it this time. However. the laugh wasn't entirely on the ticket writer. The patrol had been sold to an auto firm just recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
Efficient Animals

Animals are all naturally efficient, or natur ally lazy. as you choose to call it. An ex- perimental psychologist has been studying them, and has found lbat they are labor and time e-savers by nature. They tend to get away with the least amount of work poss- be, covering the smallest possible time and distance. He says It is fundamental law of behavior that the organism Giving being), under the stress of need, tends in conse- quence of repetition to relieve that need by the process of the least effort
 Rats, confronted with number of differ ent paths to their food, invariably took the most direct and most convenient. Whether human beings are as efficient. or as lazy. as the animals. seems not yet to have been tested If 1t were a matter of dire hunger, they would surely take the most direct route to food. Many inventions have been made, to mankind's benefit. simply because the in- ventor was seeking a way to save himself time and labor It must be admitted also, that human beings can be terribly inefficient and are amazingly clever at taking two steps where only one was needed Perhaps, the animals really are better at this than humans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
Personal Health Seruice (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or treatment. will be answered by Dr Brady. Ad. dress him. care Of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

Henry Ford has long had desire to pos sess covered wooden bridge for his museum at Dearborn. Michigan. He has had agents securing New England for year or more and his patience and efforts seem about to be rewarded. The Ford museum may shortly be enriched by a century old covered bridge that spans the Pemi igewasset river at Franklin. N. H. City officials have been asked to set price on the bridge and inasmuch as the city fathers have desired for some time to replace the old structure with newer and more modern one the Ford offer will probably be accepted with aacrity. If so. the bridge will be carefully dsmantled. shipped to Dearborn. and there rebuilt. Seems like some Connec- ticut community might have profted in this fashion. How about the covered bridge at Cornwall that has been supplanted by ma jestie and imposing concrete structure across the Housatonic river and the railroad tracks Here was fine opportunity to chop off the town debt However we understand Corn wallans have tender spot in their hearts for their covered bridge one of the few remaining in the state They will preserve it for all time. if this is al all possible. Rather noble senti- ment for this most prosaie and commercial age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

The president of Colombia has private telegraph and cable codes to deposit them with the govern ment. rf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

Add similes As befuddled as politi- clan straddling the prohibition question.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

Every war has its awful aftermath Last time there will be barbed wire to roll up; next time there will be the litter of fallen planes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
THE DEMOCRATS AND CONN.

(Hartford Courant)
 Whether or not the democrats who have been recommended for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 5:04 o'clock tonight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Black Hair

I wrote five weeks ago asking you what color this copperas hair dye makes the hair when it is used as you recommend. I have not yet received an answer. (Mrs T. R.)
 Answer-Fd file a complaint with the postoffice department at Washington. I do not recommend copperas hair dye Copperas is not copper do suggest that by the daily or frequent appli- cation of iron sulphate and tea to the hair. per sons with black or dark brown hair may conceal the graying hair. Dissolve teaspoonful less of copperas tiron Sulphate) in pint of ordinary black (Japan) tea This makes inky fluid. IL is quite safe to indefinitely. I canont recon. mend the use of hair dyes.
 Foods for Acid Stomach
 We were much interested in references in your column to foods that acid digests" and foods that tend to inhibit diminish the secretion of acid. As our "A year old daughter has peptic ul- cer we are anxious to learn all we can about this. CD. l.. E.)
 Answer-Perhaps you get some helpful in- formation from the booklet, Guide to Right Eating" copy of which will be sent you for 10 cents and n stamped envelope bearing your ad . dress.
 Calcum Lactatc for Asthma
 Some one mentioned in your column the relief he had obtained from asthma by taking certain tablets you suggested am not sure whether it calcium carbonate or not. (E. W)
 Answer-Perhaps calcium carbonate would be quite as effective but think 1t was calcium lac tate. Many persons subject to spasmodic asth- ma. hives giant hives, periodic sick headache (migraine), hyperesthetic rhinitis, have ex- perienced much benefit or lasting relief from a course of calcium medication, especially when this Is coupled with suitable regulation of the thyroid gland function. A dose of 10 grains of calcium lactate should be taken after each of the three meals. daily. over a period of several months You must have your physicians atten- ton for the regulation of the thyroid function, though fin not n few cases a hypcthyroidism or of a suitable iodn ration. which anyone may take and most of us should take, every seasen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE

WHAT THE EDITORS AND ELSEWHERE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS. THAT OTHER THING
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
U OHMIGOSH.

Here lies the body,
 Of poor Tommy Fall,' He said Happy New Year." With wood alcohol.
 O-O-o Poets tell us there are two roads in life, the high and the low. but the average person to-day sticks to the state road.
 o-O-o Mussolini says he isn't rat tling a sword. Well, it's a cinch that celluloid cuffs wouldn't make that much noise.
 o-O-o After man gets his wisdom tooth he's generally wise enough to have it removed.
 o-O-o
 TEE, HEB. Happy new year prosperity, But ah, alas alack, Though we wish it a happy new year, To date, no reply's come back.
 o-O-o Assets are the things that often make asses out of us and increase our liabilities.
 O-O-O It's the cover charge New Years eve that makes it so hard to be happy the day after.
 o-O--O A gal with a good figure has lit- tie to do when it comes to figuring marriage.
 O-O-o Women's dresses have come down in length if not in price.
 o-O-o Puzzles are always simple, that's why they're puzzles.
 O-O-O Barking dogs may never bite but they save you locking the door at least.
 O-O-o New Years resolutions are like egg, easily broken.
 O-O-o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
THE REVOLT OF THE BABIES o 6-Giving the Baby a Rub on the Chest

A mother writes:
 In to your rub-on- the chest talk I
 can't help saying I wonder what mothers who
 don't rub on the chest would do if they lived
 nine miles from the nearest doctor and had no
 money for doctor bills and to go to the
 doctor with, for every cold and fever.
 I have two children, and 3 years old and
 they have all kinds of spells that onions and
 camphorated oil doctored them over
 We country mothers must depend on our
 own docoring, don't have doctor next
 door to call in short notice.
 So far as the onions go-and boy they go far mother But the camphorated oil is not entirely harmless. 1t is a fine old reliable household remedy, and I'd prefer to depend on it if my own child were ill, rather than use any of the nOstrums urged upon the laity for such purpose Still in the of young infant, where a is a chance of camphor poisoning. For that req son. as well as the general comfort of the sick child and the chlds attendants, it is better when applying camphorated oil to the chest throat or the bridge of the nose, to wipe away the excess before dressing the child again or putting on the nghtdress. It is unnecessary. and a little dangerous to leave the young infants clothin., bed covers saturated with camphorated oil, for that means thxt the baby will inhale some camphor at every breath. and in the course of a night or day this may be sufficient to intoxcate the child, to cause camphor poisoning That is not necessarily fatal, but it does good.
 There many other things offered for rub ping on the chest, for bronchitis, coughs and other respiratory troubles: but doubt there is anything better for this purpose than camphor- ated oil, nor for applying to the neck for the lief of sore throat and hoarseness or laryngitis, nor for rubbing over the bridge of the nose for acute coryza. Note say nothing about "colds'' not knowing just what a "cold" may be.
 mother should prepare camphorated oil freshly when needed, by crumbling ounce of camphor gum into fine pieces and putting them in a bottle with four ounces of hot sweet o" olive oil cottonseed oil, until dissolved. Keep the bottle tightly corked, as camphor evap- crates if it stands unused for time The proper name for this camphorated oil is camphor lini- ment and it is in fact very good lniment for application in any case of soreness or lameness where liniment is desired. Indeed believe it will accomplish all that any pretentious nostrun, of that type do for such soreness lame- ness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
Good evening.
 O-O-O TO THE EDITOR (All right, Greta, I'll see what can be done about it.-The Ed.)
"A SMILES THE THING"

Your poems all fit And each line rhymes. But you'll have to be getting An artist, who Can o>.nge the head, Of this column true. For the picture that tops it, Is due for knock, Cause they've torn part down And built the Brown block.
 Greta. Words of wisdom the wise men forgot: The man who lives for him. self alone is going to find himself alone some day. o-O-o
 The Hudson river has been the home of many a good ferry story.
 o-O-o Men Die For Sport.-Headline Ye-uh. for instance, the chaps who catch cold and shove off, after a season of fishing through the ice.
 O-O-o
 WHERE ARE THEY? Whats become of our friend, 'Lone-
 ly Lily" And dear "J. A. B." from the
 vile, Their methods of firing brickbats. Was funny enough to kill. We have missed you, oh "Lonely
 Lily,'
 And you, dear, wise "J. A. B." Won't you come out from where
 you arc hidden, We invite you, we like you, you
 see.
 O-O-O The man who steps the wrong way will find himself lock-stepping a little later on.
 Claims Girl Used Picture of Actress to Deceive Him.-News Item. In other words she em- ployed 2. picture to frame him.
 O-O-o The trouble with pee wee golf is due to the fact that the hazards are generally sitting in the grand stand