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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
Farley Results

The formal statement given out by Presi- dent Hoover and Premier Laval was so vague and general as to mean little to the average reader. But authoritative information furnished informally to the newspaper cor respondents was definite on three points Of great interest and importance.
 First among these may be placed the atti- tude of the two government heads on repar- ations and war debts. They have agreed that this huge system of nter-governmental obligations must be overhauled again and the obligations reduced. Such action can be taken in harmony with provisions set up by the Young plan. German separations can be scaled down to whatever figure the experts judge Germany able to pay. That figure will be determined largely by the cut which the United tSates is willing to take in it's war loans to the Allies. In the great re- nuneiation Uncle Sam is expected to be the great renouncer The Allies will ease up on Germany as much as America eases up on them. and probably little more. This is to be done not simply as justice or charity. but as practical stroke for the restoration of international industry and trade. At last it is felt American public sentiment is ready for such step
 Next comes the world business situation as affected by American and French finance. There two nations. financially soundest of all. and holding most of the worlds mone- tary gold. are to work together. There are to be no more "gold raids" no financial, hijaeking such as France has been accused of lately Both are to keep themselves as Rockefeller used to express it. strong in cash" This plan is less selfish than it sounds. The two countries are expected to use their financial power helpfully. They cannot help others unless they keep them selves solvent.
 Third. the disarmament conference will be held in February under the auspices of the League of Nations. but it is we'll not to expect much from it unless France changes her present attitude. Laval still opposes mill itsry reductions for his country without security guarantees which the United States is not ready to give. But something may be accomplished by starting with plans for closer cooperation to preserve peace
 Here is. perhaps. as much progress as can be expected at present. Whether this pro- gram is accomplished depends largely on the mood of the United States Senate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

Frank J. Coleman gave him suspended six mouths sentence with this admonition. You will be put on probation for four years During that time you will have to behave yourself and don't get into any argu- ments about the prohibition law. A man who gets into such pickle as you're in through drinking has no right to criticize the law. - Offhand that sentence might not appear severe, but in this day and age the man. and even the woman. who can avoid prohibition argument is a rare species It just can't be done and won't, we rather imagine, until something is done about changing present conditions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
''Not By Bread Alone'' The Spirit and Morale of Man Is in Need of Greater
 NOuriShment
NOurishnlent
An Editorial From The New York Times

agencies in the principal cities of the United States and Canada, which gave direct relief to more than four million persons last year. saying that there should be gen. eral agreement with MT Gifford's understanding attitude" urges that only the most urgent calls for the necessities of life should make us neglect the clements of play and character-strength as a necessary part of a commu- nity's good life. A lowering of pub lic health and morale would of necessity result in greater demands rpon family welfare agencies.
 It is paramount that the con-
 structive program of a city, its
 family case work, its child care,
 it's public health work. its re-
 creation service. must not be al-
 lowed to deteriorate because of
 the winters extraordinary de-
 mands for unemployment relief.
 As these services were supported when all the resources of the na- tion were required to win the war. so they should now be continued in the same spirit. Our relief needs must be met, not at the expense of essential community services, but through the provision of addi- tional resources to meet the total demand. It, cannot be that Amer ica is not able to face such an emergency. It is a time for every one who has and to spare to make sacrifice. This is the price that the individual must pay If he Is to keep his freedom. Taking from the sup port of these services would be a weakening of the whole social structure. What is needed must come from a more rigorous per- sonal economy and more generous sharing. The country should find zest in meeting such a situation and in showing what a free repub- lie can do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
Quotations

The greatest loss from the World War was the loss of faith. D. Baker, wartime sec- retary of war.
 In the new era, thought itself will be transmitted by radio.
 -Guglielmo Marconi.
 Unemployment wouldn't be SO bad if there was good fishing every where. Governor Alfalfa Bill Murray.
 Women brag more than men. I,s -Eleanor Patterson. No one in the prohibition bureau has any reason to be discouraged. "A. W. Woodcock, prohibition commissioner.
 It's all Tight to lend money f you get it back. Chairman Stone Of the Farm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
The English Elections

Many see in the sweeping victory ot Ram say MacDonald and the conservative party in England on last Tuesday steadying intiu- enee that if left unhampered and intact. will 20 far and long towards not only stabillzlng conditions in Great Britain. but the world in general. True. there are exigencies Tn the outcome that, if not deicately handled, such as the proposed high tariff policy, might mitigate towards the general good aimed at by Mir MaeDonald and his SUD- porters.
 However. in the placing of Ramsay Mac Donald at the helm in the present crisis Tn Great Britain the island electorate apparently. have done much in clarifying many ot the outside world difficulties that on top of in- ternal complications were an added weight to the yoke under which England has been struggling the past decade Of more. be- gin with Ramsay MacDonald IS in complete accord with the present German Set-up ana his influence in that direction should have heartening effect upon conditions there Then again the complete overthrow of Lord Henderson offers hope in the matter Of India. And finally, but not least, the long standing admiration and friendly feeling of Mir Mac Donald towards the United States cannot but be looked upon as the most favorable outcome of the elections
 So with all these international threads and many more too numerous here to men ton emanating from the adoption of such course as Great Britain chose to elect on Tuesday there cannot help but arise new determination upon the part of world pow CTS to iron out the difficulties which have been pyramiding themselves since the World war. Undoubtedly Ramsay MaeDonald will still have his troubles internally but we think with the sweeping vote of eonfi- dsnee given him in Tuesdays elections that he can rise to yet greater heights than here tofore. And at any event elarifieation of the situation should go long way at the pres ent time towards restoring business confi- dence throughout the world. The process may be slow. but the way is clear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
At The National Capitol II
A Digest of Who's Who and Whats What By RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER

low level of the whole government scale vitiates Woods assertion th1t their pay was raised because of high living costs which have since been lower d. They also feel that Wood dislikes federal employees on general principles. as he accuses them of living on the fat of the land."
 Congress .-.- l its own salaries from $7,500 to $10,000 in 1926 and two years later passed the Welch bill which raised the salary of the average federal worker about $125 a year and made the maximum for the few highest paid professional and scientific groups $9,000 instead of $7,500. At that time many government workers hadn't had q raise for 20 years and about T5 per cent of them were employed at an average of $1,300 a year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
NEA Service Writer


 Acknowledgements Will Wood of Indiana is reconciled to being the most unpopular man in Washington.
 He couldn't expect to be any, thing else when he decided on a crusade for reduction of all gov- ernment salaries.
 The chances are that Wood will not be able to put over his pro- gram unless the administration be- comes much more desperate for economies than it is now, but Wood presumably will hold his old powerful post as chairman of the a >ropriations committee-if the republicans control the house and he will attract enough SUD- port to stir up mean fight.
 And when the fight is over, one fears, his name will be a missing and byword for hundreds of thou sands of the boys and girls who work for Uncle Sam.
 Wood says he has already had promises of support from Is or 16 members of congress, but the fact that he proposes to reduce congressional salaries along with the rest may give you an idea why he seems 70 surely doomed to dis appointment. Even if the old gentleman were proposing to ex- empt his colleagues they wouldn't have the nerve to slash the incomes of stenographers, clerks and other workers while leaving their own $10, ,000 salaries intact, The other big stumbling block which Wood faces is the opposi- tion of the Hoover administration itself, of which the Indiana con- gressman is ordinarily one of the staunchest supporters. Although the administration has come to realize that it has been powerless to avert wage cuts in private in | dustry, Hoover is in no position | to sign a bill to reduce the gov ernment's own salaries. He ha. been so thoroughly committed tc the policy of maintaining wages and his party propagandists have made so much capital of his wide. | ly commended stand that even I | congress were to hand him sucl a bill-and even if considerable amount of public opinion had come to favor it-a presidentia veto would be certain. An cleo. ton is coming along and that fact is borne in mind constantly botf at the White House and on Capi. tol Hill. A while ago Wood urged 6 general salary reduction begenning with the $2,500 salaries. But now he has changed his mind and will attempt to hit all salaries from $1,200 l. yer up. He realized af- ter his first blast that 80 per cent | of government salaries were below $2,500 and feels that in order to benefit the country the reduction must be of wider scope. He would | make reductions of per cent in the $1,20O to $2,00 class, per cent from $2.500 to $10.000 and 1C per cent on everything above $10,- 900.
 That would bring the presidents | salary down to $67,500, those oi senators and representatives down toward $9,000 and those of vice. President Curtis and the cabinet members to $13,500.
 At recent conventions both the National Federation of Federal Employees and the Postal Employes association representing about 600,- 900 per; ms between them, adopted resolutions calling for aggressive salary increase campaigns.
 
 The federal employees generally argue that many of them are still miserabliy underpaid and that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
TODAY IS THEA ANNIVERSARY SGA@
ITALIAN FRONT FALLS

ITALIAN FRONT FALLS
 On October 29, 1917, the Italian Isonzo front collapsed and the Aus tro-German army reached the out posts before Udine, where the Ital- ian headquarters were located.
 Cormons, on the plains about seven miles west of Gorizia. was captured and the armies of the central powers approached the frontier of the Italian coastal re- zion.
 But the Germans were repulsed by the French near Chaume and Courriers Wood on the western front.
 The first war prisoner taken by the United States expeditionary forces Ga German) died in an American field hospital in France from wounds inflicted by a United States patrol.
 In eastern Europe, Germans withdrew from the Werder penin- sula.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
REVIEWING WATERBURY'S
 ELECTION
(Meriden Journal)

Mayor Frank Hayes reelection in Waterbury by vote that shat tered all local records places him well out in front as the states outstanding democrat" according to the Waterbury Democrat, and that paper thinks that "the way to Hartford or Washington is opened up to him any time he cares to take it."
 Due allowance should be made for the quite natural jubilation of the democratic editor but there is no denying that Mayor Frank re- ceived a most remarkable endorse ment from his fellow citizens. The landslide that carried in Controller Daniel J. Leary, City Clerk John Fitzmaurice, Tax Collector William Ennis. Treasurer Edward l.. Futile. Town Clerk Dora Egan. Sheriff William J. Roach and Registrar of Voters Henry O'Connor in addi- ton to aldermen and others showed conclusively that republi- cans preferred the Hayes adminis- tration.
 Waterbury is normally democrat ic but the Hayes regime had been such an improvement over the pre- vious democratic administration that the overwhelming vote was in fact q personal tribute to the present executive. Some people note a somewhat similar situation in Meriden although this city Is rated as normally republican and the democrats have heretofore had to light hard for victory.
 In connection with the Watcr- bury election 1t win interest Meri- denites to know that the city has discarded the uIisatisfac actory scheme of keeping some members of the board of education in office and will choose a whole board ev- cry two years. Moreover the may- or becomes member Of the board and will have leading voice in It's affairs Thinks are different in Meriden where the mayor is not even consulted by the board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

stantly increasing. Rumbles of seven. eight and ten-cent taxes are heard, and even a. pres ent the gas tax almost equals the price of the fuel in many places. The drivers of the old days did lot of complaining about toll roads. but. compared to the drivers of the present. they didn't know what toll really .ould bel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

We'll. he's gone and done it after all. We suppose 'Bossy Gillis just couldn't stand seeing his reputation hurled around the more. The Newburyport. Mass, Asbestos just made its first appearance in four pages on pink paper. Its owner, editor and pub fisher is listed as Mayor Andrew J. Gillis, the best friend tired eopy-writer ever had on busy night when copy was scarce and without color. punch. or imagination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

If Connecticut had any say in the matter and if her officials were to- take the same attitude as those in Massachusetts the con- tract for the new postoffiee in Waterbury would be awarded to the lowest bidder in this state. perhaps the lowest one in this city. since there were two from Waterbury bidding on the job. Massachusetts has adopted stand on highway contracts that eliminates bidders from out of the state. Some time ago Connecticut contractors out bid their Bay State rivals for stretch of road. However. the contract was given to the lowest Bay State bidder. until the fed eral government intervened. It was fed eral aid project and the national govern ment insisted that it go to the lowest bid- der regardless of his address The govern ment threatened to withhold its share of the expense if this demand was not needed. It was. However. recently Connecticut con- tractor underbid Massachusetts ones. but lost the contract when the governors executive council awarded it to the lowest bidder from that state. There are too many consequences from such actions for many states to follow example although it may seem like rough deal for the home industries. Public work should go to the lowest bidder and there should be no qualifications of residence de- manded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
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. Address him. care of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
Peaceful Navy Day

Navy Day" is not to be field day for the big navy men. Circulars sent out month ago from the Navy Department are said to have urged speakers to advocate the building up of the navy to London treaty limits. increase of the naval academy output and other forms of expansion. This pro- gram has been cancelled by the secretary of the navy. with recommendations to all naval speakers to confine their remarks to safe and conventional expressions.
 There can be no question of the wisdom of such procedure. Naval officers. in theory at least. are never shapers of policy. They are supposed to carry out policies shaped by civilian authorities. This would be par tieularly bad time to indulge in any big navy propaganda. when our government and all other sane governments are engaged in a supreme effort to reduce armament. There has been good object lesson. too, in the Manehurian situation. May the United States Navy never get out of hand as the Japanese army seems to have done!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
Good evening.
 o-O-o IT'S RAINING

There's pelting on the window pane.
 It's raining, The downpour plots away each stain,
 It's raining. Leaves drp, like birds on broken wing, And seem listless, tragic thing, But they'll be back again next spring,
 It's raining. The gray-veiled clouds are hanging low.
 It's raining. Nude vines against the windows blow.
 It's raining, A fog blows in to cloud the view, There isn't much that we can do, Just wait until the rain is through,
 It's raining. How like our life. a rainy day.
 It's raining, Hearts mourn the songs that
 seemed SO gay.
 It's raining, But then the sun is seen to shine. To cheer the world for thee and thine, And life returns, your friend and mine,
 It's raining. A sharp tongue cuts deeper than a carving knife.
 o-O-o The man who nurses an imaginary grievance is mere- ly i'll with mental sickness.
 o@O-o The worlds currency must be made more elastic, according to noted economists. Why not make dollar bills of rubber and meet the challenge?
 o-O-o
 OH DEAR ME
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

A unique sentence was imposed upon former New York letter carrier recently in federal court He pleaded that he was in- toxiested when he stole four bills from letter he was delivering. Federal Judge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
THE FoRGET-ME-NoT SPEAKS

Little pale blossom of tint sky
 blue,
 Why are you worn to-day? Why is everyone buying you?
 What do you stand for, pray? "I stand for cross in Flanders
 field
 And the Marne, and the Wood of
 BelIcau; For the khaki line that would not
 yield For the prayers from lips that
 Death has scaled I stand for wounds that have not
 healed,
 And hospital beds in a row. q stand for horrors and wounds
 and scars,
 For bodies shattered and torn; For battlefields reeking beneath the stars
 With sacrifice to the War-God Mars;
 For an end to the reign of Kings and Czars; And for mothers and wives that mourn.
 For the mem'ry of warriors racked with pain, Mangled while facing the foe; Where they offered their all, un- thinking of gain, (They know NOW their sacrifice was not in vainI In their hospital beds in a row."  The Empress Eugenie hat is already old fashioned. A new style came out few weeks ago. Women change their hats almost as often as their minds. George Bernard Shaw says Rus sia will soon be the greatest nation in the world. oh Shaw! o-O-o Mingled emotions are very
 often the result of mixed drinks. Many stories are being told of Japan's clash with China in Man are pig tales. o-O-o OHMIGOSH Here lies the body Of Oscar Platt, He sat right down On his wffc's new hat. o-O-=o If husbands treated their wives with the courtesy that they do their stenographers there would be more happy homes in America. o-O-o You can lead an old sot and horse to drink. o--O-o
 This concludes our regular pro- gram for Thursday evening. It came to you over DBD and was broadcast by the Waterbury Even- Ing Democrat, pioneer in this type of newspaper work. We are gign- Ing off at this time. to be back on the air again tomorrow even- ing at the usual hour. o-~O-~o ] Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

Clever suggestions from an observant olumnist-Why don't hotels decorate their rooms with city maps instead of pictures?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

It's probably all right for Governor Huey P. Long of Louisiana to transact half his public business in bed. But what's the good of lying in bed till noon if you have to work there?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 5:23 o'clock tonight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

He carried two watches,
 Last summer, they say, One was on daylight
 The other, standard, hooray. -..Ft,4 o-O-o The man who sows his wild oats can expect life to hand him the horse laugh a little later on.
 o-O-o
 A girl can always be de- pended upon to stick to the colors-provided they meet with her approval. @E
 o-O-o What has become of the old Waterbury girl who used to do her hair up in kids?
 o-O-o
 Time, tide and the install ment collector wait for no manor no woman for that matter.
 o--O-O The only difference between the hunting and fishing season is the amount of noise involved. Stories are much the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-16
! CITY GIRL
!: b 44H:[5l>Gh7s JANE DIXON
JANE DIXON


ling beside Julia and taking her arm.
Its only begun to be-"
The great Caldwell was on the ter
race when they returned. Elise, petu-
liant and silent, was seated little dis
lance away.
THE young folks are over dancing u
Caldwell said.
Cathleen saw Elise bite her lip with
sharp little teeth The great Caldwell
had way, in conversation, of excluding
Elise from the circle OF youth. 1t en-
ragged her more than anything he did.
Yes" she said acidly. And the old
folks are sitting here heavily boring
each other to extinction"
That would repay him. Stupid old
mani
why no. dear" he fastened to APP
peaSe her. IT was enjoying myself
thoroughly, just sitting here in the
moonlight, with you"
Thanks" she said shortly. II
thought you were asleep"
Lately the great Caldwell had taken
to DOING off at unexpected moments,
much to his own chagrin. The shot
went home. There was pathos in the
smile with which he tried to ward of
her venom.
Perhaps you'd like to dance, Lie, "
EmmonS suggested.
Elise rose with alacrity. I'D adore
It," she said. Then, to her husband:
Goodnight. think you'd better not
stay up much longer. I'll be late"
She might have been dismissing a
servant.
CTo be continued).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-16
WILLIAM w. BRIDE and WALTER 4
FOWLER, Attorneys.

IN THE SUPREME. COURT OF THE DIS
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the clerk of the court issue citation to ali
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on the. 9th day Of December. AID. ISL. at
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