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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
DOG WORMS TOBACCO PLANTS

pointer dog helps its owner worm" tobacco plants on regular worming expeditions through fields of the FL farm The dog his tongue to rid the leaves of the worms which feed on them The dogs work is considered very thorough.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
Late Bulletins
SOLD ICE CREAM AND BEER

Seminole, Okla, July 31-(UP)-There were two sides to L. E. OKelys ice cream wagon, officers dis covered. From one window he dispensed ice cream, while from the other he served iced home brew Since the officers could only side he arrested for violating the liquor laws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
WIFE FINALLY GOT HIM

Pueblo, Col, July 31-UP)-Wliam H. Smith lived though the World war, although severely injured and disabled for e withsood the terrors of the Pueblo flood, but could not endure his naggng wife, he stated ill petition for divorce
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
HE WAS ONLY BRUISED

Gala Va July 31-(UP)-Kenneth Messer, IA, sustained only minor bruises when both automobile and truck passed his body in a collision here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
LOST SMELL IN ACCIDENT

Gate City, Va, July 1-(UP)-Testifying that be- of accident at grade crossing Gate City two years ago. he had lost his of smell, Paul T. Nottingham awarded $1,000 of the $l0000 dam- ages he asked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
FOURTH TRAFFIC SETS RECORD

Reno, July 31-(UP)-Trafic at the Reno -Truckee highway "bug" quarantine station set record the week end of July A. according to figures just released
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
Hoover Speaks Wisely

In an effort to discourage any further sol dicr bonus expenditures President Hoover sounded call to arms at the national Amer ican Legion convention in Detroit this week. It was singularly good address that the president gave and one that probably will be needed. Although he was greeted with cries of We want beer, etc, there was ap- parently willingness upon the part of the delegates and visitors to receive the presidents advice in good spirit It is indeed time when government economy must show the way to similar curtalments in reckless ex- penditures. r,,4
 To impose any heavier financial burdens upon our government might result in crisis through which we would be unable to pass. Generally regarded as the chief cred- tor nation of the world, it might seem like presumption for our executive and legislators to refuse their own countrymen what they aren't denying foreign countries. The point has been reached though. beyond which lies disaster. We would hate to see this govern ment declare itself bankrupt. Yet that looms on the horizon unless there is stop to gov ernmental generosity
 If people haven't got money. they can't spend it today. If they can't obtain credit, they can't purchase There seems to be an opinion prevalent that the rich are not bear ing their share of the burden. That isn't true. And if the Legion is to go on record as favoring more bonus expenditures, such as having them paid up in full, who knows what will result. Certainly the burden is going to fall just as heavily upon the poor man and the man who is now struggling under load of taxes. Simple living and whole hearted cooperation will restore nor malcy. President Hoover recommends it. We should endorse his motion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2s, 1881
A Good Ticket Picked

In an orderly and enthusiastic fashion the delegates to the city. town, and school con- 'ventions of the democratic party chose their candidates last night. Mayor Hayes was renominated amid tremendous ovation. Other nominations were distributed quickly and without contest, the delegates manifest ing a great degree of uniformity and pre- saQing the efficient organization that will now strike back at the republican officials who have been pecking away industriously at its ctadels for the past few weeks. By selecting the candidate for city clerk in cau- GUS the party avoided much endless eontro- versy. The choice of Mir Fitzmaurice was good one and we don imagine that 1t will be regretted.
 We are glad to see that Mayor Hayes chose the opportunity to retaliate at his re- publican opponents who have been belaboring him and his administration for quite few days A year ago Mayor Hayes was being hailed by republican as we'll as democrat for the sound, economic admins- tration that he was giving the city Even throughout the state this year he was re- garded as frst-rate executive who had restored Waterburys good name. l hs- same one that was literally besmirched by home town products, not native-born though. However, l930 wasn't an election year for Waterbury. What difference few monts can make. Today he is accused of everything from high taxes to loose government.
 It's the same old story for Waterbury. Republicans can't understand why they could control the state administration for so many years. yet not be able to rule Water bury the way they wanted. As long as democratic administration of the city con- inues they will continue to retain the idea that they could do just little bit better than the democratic incumbent. And they teally imagine they could do more than Mayor Hayes has done in his first term. Instead of attacking why don't some of these republican candidates lay down their own programs! Let's hear what they would do if confronted with the problems that are now confronting every municipality In the nation.
 We feel sure that the voters of Waterbury are aware of the obstacles that the Hayes administration has had to mount in the last year and half. They are no different than these which would have confronted repub- hean officials had they been elected in 1929. However. we think that Mayor Hayes and his aides have dealt with the situation as efficiently and as economically as any set of officials could. The mayor is as conscious of the burdens of taxation as is any man. He is one of the eitys heaviest taxpayers himself. He knows that the average home owner is probably struggling to get along today on considerably less than he was three years ago. Taxes haven't dropped in pro- portion with salaries and wages. We don't think anybody could have dealt as drastieal- ly with the situation as did Mayor Hayes He stands on his record. We think the cleo torate of Waterbury will endorse it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
The First Printer

The last annual report of the Library of Congress at Washington, speaks of a copy of the famous Gutenberg Bible, as the most valuable work added by this great collection during the past year. Only three perfect copies of this ancient work, valued at S325,000, are known to be in existence.
 The world owes an inealculable debt to this great man, Johannes Gutenberg, who first in the city of Mainz in Germany about the year 1450 printed with movable types. He never had much commercial success, and he owed his start to wealthy citizen who supplied the money to set up his press. But his invention made possible all democratic government and modern progress. Previous to that, knowledge was the possession of the few, but the early printers made it the heritage of everyone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23

Will R. Wood, chairman of the appro- priations committee of the House of Repre- sentatives. and Allen T. Treadway, member of the ways and means committee. have both gone on record as favoring 10 per cent sal ary cut for all congressional members. Says Mir Wood. T believe it would be just thing to reduce Federal salaries. They were increased because of the high cost of living. Living costs have fallen 30 per cent and it would be fair and logical to reduce salaries to keep them on level with living costs believe that salaries over 5000 a year might be reduced 10 per cent and this would mean that the salaries of Congressmen would be S9.000 year. My opinion is that re- ducton of Congressmen' salaries would not lead to the election of only rich men to Congress. l am opposed to tax increase. In connection with this utterance it is in- teresting to note that the War Department has signified its intentions of not asking for increased appropriations next year. There is an example for every civic. state. and fed eral department to follow. It should be possible to conduct them at less cost than in the last few years. Perhaps those bureaus dealing with public charity are sadly taxed. but others can eurtail easily. And they must if We are to regain our financial stand ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
Britain Drops Gold Standard

The coneensus seems to be that dropping of the gold standard by Great Britain will be a salutary move not merely for that coun- try but for the entire world. Such move usually regarded as revolutionary. is now conceived as merely concession to the troubled times through which we are mak- ing our way slowly but surely. To the average man on the street the news means little or nothing as it affects his every day life. Probably if you asked him what his ideas were on the subject he would look at you vaguely and reply that he believed the Athletics were going to win the World Series.
 It is safe to say that those who thorough ly understand the move that Great Britain has taken are in the minority. To explain just what occurred in England would tax even our slight knowledge of monetary sys- tems and international banking. Suffice it to say the effects will not be so marked in this nation as they will be in England. That should have been made plain by the action of the stock market when the news was con- veyed to the United States. It stood firm. Abandonment of the gold standard for six months if not longer. will permit the pound to seek its own level. which will probably be between $4 and $40.
 The gold standard is in use in the United States as those who recall the palmy days of William Jennings Bryan well know His last effort for bimetallism ended in 1900 when Congress established the gold standard with which it had played for many years In l786 Congress adopted silver standard. Six years later two standards were adopted. gold and silver at the ratio of to IS. This ratio underwent many changes until the Civil war when the gold standard had to be abandoned. It was readopted in 1873 and 1878 Congress provided that sil- yer dollars should be legal tender. When the 1900 gold standard act was passed provision stated that nothing should effect the legal tender quality of the silver dollar or other Federal money.
 Whether or not England's dropping of the sold standard will revive bimetallism expo nenss remain to be seen. Certainly If Mr Bryon were alive we would expect to hear somsthing on his famous l6 to I ratio
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
CROSS VICTORY PERSISTS.
(Hartford Times)


 Local officials have been inform ed that at the forthcoming town elections the democratic ticket will be first on the printed ballot and will stand opposite the first lever on the voting machines. This is something new in many towns where the c. O. P. ticket has been first in position for years enough to make 1t a custom.
 So this fall party leaders are re- versing their advices to their lieu tenants and workers in the cam paign. The democrats have the comforting feeling of putting full emphasis on first" and suggesting that this year they play second token republican chairmen are re- minding their faithful supporters not to make the mistake. in voting Q straight ticket, of following habit and marking the circle or pulling the lever where these were wont to register for their favorite party.
 The election of Governor Cross last fail continues to remind Con- necticut that it was indeed an un- usual event. The next state elec- ton may disclose whether the change Is one desired to continue or whether enough republicans will fall back into the habit of voting their party ticket. They showed excellent judgment in dee ciding that at least for two years 1t was desirable to go Into second place. The democrats might con- sider what is expected of thsps lf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23

Soon Chase Parkway will refer not mere ly to that section of roadway piercing Chase Park, but the entire length of the Middle bury road within the town limits. From the foot of the boulevard right at the Har- rub Memorial to the Middlebury- Water bury town line it is slightly less than two miles. What an approach to the city it will be when the state highway engineers de- eide that Tamaraek Swamp has ended its pranks and the break in the concrete pave ment can be filled in. The two stretches of macadam, while not too disagreeable. still make many out of town motorists scratch their heads in perplexity. They are not acquainted with roads that sink in swamps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
Quotations

What is the good of a man in high office if he sees the truth and will not tell 1t to the people? Governor Clifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania. '.-~ We are surrounded by traditions that once were living but now are dead. -Havelock Ellis Certainly I am very far from perfect. Rudy vallee. We must not scorn, but study Russia. We must think along new lines.
 President Farrand of Cornell.
 
 W are not jerry builders" and, therefore, cannot produce mira cles. Ramsay Macdonald.
 . I doubt if the war could have been won without American aid.
 Marshal Petain
 
 Numerous acts that are consid- cred innocent in all other civiiised countries are made criminal in -Brand whitlock. former ambas- sador of Belgium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
A CUSTOM OUTRAGE.
(New York Herald Tribune)

(New York Herald Tribune)
 The indignities to. which the customs service subjected MT Clar- ence H. Mackay and his bride on their recent return from Europe had their source, 1t appears, in information from an irrespUn- sible tipster. They are, there fore, doubly to be condemned as an unnecessary embarrassment under any circumstances and as the fruit of a vicious spy system.
 No one can question the neces- sity of careful examination of the declarations and baggage of returning travellers. But the as- sumption of innocence must be preserved in the case of smuggling as of any other crime until an IT, regularity is proved before the proper tribunal at the custom house. Third-degree methods on the pier, or. elsewhere for that matter, are a violation of this principle. If close inspection justifies it or if there is other sub stantial evidence, a persons bag gage can be impounded and he can be summoned to appear before the collector of the port without sem sationalizing his predicament for the benefit of his fellow travellers and the public.
 There was no excuse even for this procedure in the ease of Mir and Mrs Mackey. A minute ex- animation of their effects showed not the slightest discrepancy in their declaration. Yet for two hours and half on the pier they were grilled separately and togeth- CT by a squad of special agents intent on corroborating the word of an unofficial informer abroad who stood to make 25 per cent on any fine they paid. Disgraceful is mild term for the episode and milder still for the employment by the government of private snoopers on a percentage or any other basis.
 If the treasury needs agents abroad to keep an eye on the pur- chases of wealthy Americans it should select them with care for their probity, endow them with an official status and pay them salar- ies. And 1t should give no coun- tenance to tips from others. It can better afford to let an occa- sional .smuggler slip through its net than be guilty of insulting and bulldozing the innoment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23

enough SO as to find food for thought in a discussion of the sewer requirements of var ious sections. Wa,erville is section which has been part of the city for years and yet not part However. those not familiar with the territory today would be unable to find any longer dividing line. It has been squeezed out of existence. The two are definitely merged. It is hard to imagine such an old section of the city still struggling to secure the improvements that newer de- velopments had immediately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23

However. on the whole there need be no feeling of alarm over the situation. There are so many concerns for most of us today that the attitude of one great nation consent ing to regard present day values as slightly different from those of five or six years ago is apt to encourage rather than discourage. We may find more proposals for war debt moratoriums cropping forth, but that is good sign. It shows willingness on the part of all nations to face the music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
THE RAILROAD WHISTLE
(New Britain Herald)


 Along the Waterbury branch line of the New Haven railroad whistle blowing is almost constant. Thus the announcement of the general manager of the Boston & Maine ordering locomotive engineers on that system to blow the engine whistles longer on approaching grade crossings, does not find the New Haven less solicitious to avoid smashing automobiles.
 North and south of this city the situation is the same; but within the city there are no crossings re- ceiving more whistling attention than when the trains approach the Barnesdale crossing, according to reliable reports. If there were cemetery nearby the whistling might wake up the dead; as it is. the living grin and bear 1t. En- gineers, like the general manager of the B. & NJ. have little faith in red light signals to keep motorists out of danger. The whistung is more effective.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23

Fond fathers had better warn their off spring not to remove markers from the fam lily automobile. Paul Smilesky of New Canaan was recently arrested for driving without markers and haed into court He managed to convince the court that the car was properly registered. Upon. returning home he found the markers affixed to his sons tricycle.. Never again will he tell the youngster he needs license plates for a tricycle..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
NEA Service Writer

NEA SerVlcC W WTItcF
 Washington-The farm board. operating under the agricultural marketing law, finds that both the bad things and the good things which develop during its efforts to- ward agricultural relief are brought about by a law consid- erably older and more effective.
 The law of supply and demand, which always enforces itself soon- CT or later, has booted the Farm Board repeatedly and discourag- .ingly for the last couple of years But now it is helping the board put over one of its most insistent policies by causing a reduction of wheat acreage which must continue if American farmers are ever to operate uninfluenced by world conditions which have been grow ing steadily worse from their point of view.
 Early in 1929 ex-Chairman Alex Legge first sounded the call for acreage reduction and the cry has echoed out of Washington ever since. Legge pointed out to the ltldl titSy WOoto AeN'S tO get their production down by about 25 per cent if they were to become independent of world prices and receive any benefit from the 42-cent tariff by eliminating the huge exportable surplus which has run around 2OO,000,000 bushels a year.
 Last year a campaign, was in- itiated to keep spring wheat down and in the summer Legge, Secre- tary of Agriculture Hyde and oth- CT officials led loudly bally-hooed expedition into the west to preach curtailment. Legge got into some good fights on the issue, especially in Kansas, but the board kept on pounding away at 1t and reiterated the demand last March when it announced there would be no more sta Utilization buying.
 But those constant adjurations had little visible effect and 1t re- mained for the law of supply and demand, creating a huge wheat carryover which brought wheat prices down to the lowest level since 1893 A. D., to turn the trick. Legge tried to get the farmers to start off with 10 per cent ac; -.ge cut, with gradual reduc- tions, thereafter, but the low prices which have made all wheat grow ers-instead of only a large pro- portion of them-operate below production cost, appear to be achieving even more drastic cur tailment than he proposed and failed to effect.
 It now appears that winter wheat acreage sown this fall will be at least 12 per cent less than smallest acreage since 1914. That is on the basis of planting inten- tion reports to the Department of Agriculture. Actual planting is usually slightly less than inten- tions declared by the farmers. all though last year 1t was a little more due to certain abnormal con- ditions. Winter wheat planting continues until frost time and al- though there was a slight prize strengthening in September there are no developments indicating that the acreage cut will not ex- ceed 12 per cent. Reports on &C., tual planting will be available in December.
 There has been no "price in- centive" for wheat planting since 1929, according to wheat authori- ties, and world wheat conditions indicate that there will be none in the near future. Those condi- tions prevented what would ordi- narily have been a stimulation of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
TO-DAY'S SELECTED POEM
MAINE HARDHACK
(By Frances Crosby Hamlet in The Christian

Frances Crosby Hamlet in The Christian
 Science Monitor) There's hint of early autumn Upon the hills of Maine: Blue lakes gleam chill and ruffled, Late pastures bloom again. June balsam tips grow sturdy, Ripe berry crops are done And golden rod Is turning Bright molten in the sun. Now, deeper in the pastures. Among low juniper, Within the elfn fencing Of birch and pointed fir, Mauve hardhack lifts triumphant, Tempting the wayside bee. Trim. slender spires of blossoms Far as the eye can see. O sturdy upland pastures, l love whatever dress Covers your rugged acres. Hewn from the wilderness: Blue violets of springtime, Sweet fern and wispy hay. Your Joseph's coat of colors When autumn frosts hold sway. Today little heartache Tricks iongingiy in me. There's hardhack in Maine pastures. And l not there tq seel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23

We don't know how many people noticed the news article in last weeks Democrat on the sewer situation in Watervile. It was probably the most comprehensive and com plete account that has yet been furnished the public. While most newspaper readers have little time for lengthy articles. especially those dealing with facts and figures the aver age citizen of this city ought to be sufficiently interested in civic progress
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
TODAY IS THEA
 ANNIVERSARY s lghZA
GERM PLOT DISCOVERY

GERM PLOI DlSCot En1
 On Sept 23, 1917. Secretary of State Lansing revealed that Ger man secret agents had introduced into Rumania (which was still neutraD packages containing ex- plosives powerful enough to wreck public works, and vials containing deadly microbes to start terrible epidemics in the country.
 The box containing the vials Of disease germs bore the seal of the German consulate at Kronstadt. Inside the box, above a layer of cotton wool, the following note in German was found:
 Enclosed four bottles for horses and four for cattle. Utili- zation as formerly stipulated. Each phial suffices for 200 head. If pos sible, to be administered directly into the animals mouths, other wise into their fodder. We ask for small report about the successes obtained there, and in case of good results the presence for one day Of NJ. K. would be required"