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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30
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 / WORLD WAR \. ANNIVERSARY &9H oGGE

On November 30, 1917, Lord Lansdowne precipitated a furore by a declaration in London urg- ing the Allies to restate their war aims in an attempt to bring about peace before the prolongation of the war leads to the ruin of the civilized world"
 He suggested that an immense stimulus would be given the peace party in Germany if it were under stood that CD we do not desire the annihilation of Germany, CD we do not seek to impose on the Ger man people any government other than that of their own choice, (3) we have no desire to deny to Ger many her place among the great commercial communities of the world, (4) when the war is over We are ready to examine, in concert with other powers, a group of in- ternational problems, (5) we are prepared to enter into an interna- tional pact for settlement of inter- national disputes by peaceful means.
 Lord Lansdownes statement produced violent discussion in England, and with a few exceptions influential newspapers and publi- cists condemned his suggestions, criticized the action as untimely, and as likely to create impressions of divided counsels in influential quarters,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1881
Political Doom?

Republican congressman assembled Tn Washington today to nominate candidates for the Speaker of the House and floor leader. Representative John Q. 1llson or New Haven and Representative Bertrand n. Shell of Potsdam. N. r., are leading eandi- dates for the Speakership. In fact, so close is their rivalry that hopeless deadlock may result today which will force the nomIna- tion of compromise candidate, saeh as Representative Fred A. Brtten of Illinois. Should the republicans also nominate can didate for floor leader political oblivion may be the reward of the successful candidate for the speakership
 The predominant party in the House at this writing is the democratic. On paper 1t has majority of four members. That may increase or decrease by December / when the House eonvenes. It may be greater by virtue of independent votes. But 1t IS gen. orally conceded even by republican members that the democrats will organize the House and hence elect the Speaker. The contest today in republican ranks is merely to pre- pare for any eventuality that might occur in the next seven days. It has been demo- cratic custom in past years to make the unsuccessful candidate for the speakership the minority leader. Representative John Garner has held that position for quite some time.
 If the same habit governs the republicans, it will spell political doom for one or the other of the leading speakership candidates Mir Tilson or Mir Shell. At present MT Tison is the republican floor leader and the natural successor to the late Nicholas Long worth. long Speaker, in the ordinary course of events As floor leader he has held no charmanshp. MT Shell. of course. IS the ranking member of several important com mittees. He will lose these if nominated for the speakership and then defeated by the democrats. But in that event he might still be made minority floor leader and would salvage some strength for himself But if dcried even this office he will simply remain the ranking republican on several commit tees with no ohairmanships at his command.
 Of course, the position of MT lilson IS worse than that of any other member of the party Although veteran legislator be will merely rank with the last one elected to congress when committee assignments are made It seems unfair. but it can be avod- cd by his party if they retain him in hls present capacity as floor leader. His party will simply be in the minority where 1t was in the majority at the last session. Political honors after all are fleeting. Those who grasp them should always realize that their hold is but temporary. Some day they will give way to another and so on down long line of succession in office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30

Says the Hartford Courant: Tn one of his great debates with Douglas. Lincoln said: I believe each individual is naturally entitled to do as he plcases with himself and the fruits of his labor so far as it in no wise interferes with any other mans rights; that each community, as State. has right to do exactly as it pleases with all the con- cerns within that State that in nowise inter fere with the right of any other State and that the general government, being the prin- ciple. has no right to interfere with any thing other than that general class of things that does not concern the whole. l have said that at all times. I have cited as illus trations that do not believe in the right of Illinois 10 interfere with the cranberry laws of Indiana the oyster laws of Virginia or the liquor laws of Maine. l have said these things over and other again. and l repeat them here as my sentiments. ." Lincoln as a believer in the doctrine of states rights was not hesitant in expressing his beliefs. We have not heard the case stated any more sutcinctly or clearly than it was in his words 75 years ago. Would that our present peo- pies subscribed to these sentiments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30
NEA Service Writer

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 Washington - Here are a few local notes gleaned by your cor respondent:
 Edward N. Hurley has been vis- iting here, trying to lurt both the republican and democratic con- ventions to Chicago. The idea is that Chicago, If 1t asks for both, should at least get a 50-5O break.
 Hurley, an ex-brakeman who became a millionaire and a dem- ocrat, is one of the worlds most popular men. American and Eu- ropean men of affairs, republican, democratic and including the Scandinavian, respect and like him for his hard business sense which is combined with an altru- istic cosmopolitanism.
 But Chicago, although many politicians would like to go there, suffers as a convention city possibility because of Al Capone. Big Bill Thompson and the city's reputation for pineapple-tossing. If a bunch of Tammany toughs could create a nasty atmosphere as they did for the democrats at Madison Square Garden in 1924, what couldn't Chicago gangsters do when properly organized?
 Latset dope (inclusive) is that republicans are likely to choose Cleveland and that dem- ocrats are as likely to choose St Louis as Chicago.
 Everybody expected a lot of people to get Grandi of Italy, a recent visitor, mixed up with Gand- hi of India. But just as many, judging from sidewalk conversa- tion, confused him with the famous erstwhile senator from Pennsyl- vania, Joe Grundy.
 W. G. McAdoo has written a book about his career which some reviewers say demonstrates a continued yearning for public office. Colonel Frederick Palmer recently produced onew hich pie tured Newton D. Baker as an he- roic figure in the World War. Ernest K. YLindley is out with a somewhat adulatory biogfiraphy of Governor Roosevelt of New York, That takes care of democratic presidential possibilities except Governor Ritchie of Maryland, of whom there is no full-length bi- ography.
 At least four books have ap- peared which are decidedly uncom- plimentary to President Hoover Naturally. one anticipates (this be- ing a presidential year) tome ballyhooing the achievements of the administration. Inquiry at re- publican headquarters, however falls to disclose any such book Is in preparation anywhere.
 Life Is just one title after an other for Chief of Police Pel- ham D. Glassford. He worked his way up. after West Point to 6 colonelcy. During the war they made him brigadier-general. Af- ter the war he automatically lapsed back to being merely Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30
MATCH OR CIGARETTE?
(New York Times)

NNeW OTk llIueSt
 Careless smokers are as much a menace to the forest as to the home. According to figures com piled by the United States Forest Service, they are the cause of about 22 per cent of the fires re- corded in this country every year. Limited tests conducted by the Bu- reau of Standards indicate that the discarded cigarette is forty times as likely to start a fire as the dis carded cigar. Vastly more cigar cites are smoked. Pipes are prob- ably not in themselves serious off, lenders. but the matches used to light them are another matter.
 Reviewing these facts and fig- ures, the editor of American For ests wonders which does more damage, the cigarette or the match. It is an open question. but timely in view of destruction wrought by forest fires throughout the country. Most foresters be- lieve that the match Is by Tar the greater hazard; some place the ratio as high as Ave to one. "When 1t is realized that on the average some 170.000 cigarettes are diB- carded ench minute of the twenty four hours. and that for every ciE- arctte ligkted in tho outdoors prob ably not less than three matches are struck, some idea of the poe tentinl hazard can be obtained."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30

terior. He was also governor of Georgia twice and represented the state in the U. s. Senate for two terms. When in the Senate. Smith became League of Nations advocate. It was really this stand which led to his de- feat by the late Senator Watson. Smith was also a stauneh supporter of another illus trious Smith, Alfred E. of New York. A prohibitionst he lent his aid to Smith when he was the presidential candidate in 1928. Although not active politically of recent years he still maintained his interest in pub lie affairs. He was picturesque figure and contributed his share to the great American show
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30
At The National Capitol
A Digest of Who's Who and Whats What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER

onel Glassford. Upon his retire. ment, thanks to an act of Con- gress conferring war rank on re- tired officers. he became General Glassford again. But the chief of police job here, which he re- gently accepted, carries only the title of major" So now he Is Major Glassford again.
 Prohibition Director Amos w. w. Woodcock suspended Agent Henry Dierks, who is charged with killing young man in a restau- rant over a small bottle of wine, only after Colorado citizens had shown unprecedented indignation through mass meetings and other demonstrations. Woodcock, how ever, is sincerely opposed to hav- ing his agents kill people except under extreme provocation.
 Gaston B. Means, demon inves- tigator and national famous char acter since the Harding adminis- tration, was arrested the other night and charged with beating both his wife and 6 cop. Police for several months had investigat- ed complaints of screams from the Means home. Mrs Means, wearing a black eye, showed up first thing in the morning to bail Gaston out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30
WATERBURY CUTS COSTS
(Hartford Times)


 Known for his courageous appli- cation of measures of municipal economy. Mayor Hayes of Water bury has set new precedent for the larger cities of the state in re- gard to curtailing expenditures. With the support of the finance board and that of all principal elec- tive and appointive officials, the mayor has had the city's salary schedule reduced 10 per cent. This will mean a reduction of $340,000 in the new budget and permit the tax rate to be lowered by one to two mills. The school personnel and others who are under contract are asked to sign waivers agreeing to the 10 per cent reduction for an indefinite period.
 Mayor Hayes makes out a strong case for this unpleasant policy of salary reduction. In total budget of $6.400,000, fixed charges in the way of interest, bond maturities, state and county taxes. account for $2,112,000, sum which is not amenable to reduction. Non-salary appropriations amount to about $638, ,000 and these items have been so repeatedly and drastically pruned during the mayors past two years in office that no further re- trenchment Is possible without badly interfering with the service and leaving city employees without materials and equipment with which to do their work. There re- mained the large salary item of $3,- 407.O0O. Of this the mayor states:
 It is in this item that the remedy must be found. It is apparent that the time has come when every em- ploye of the city must be called upon to assume his or her share of the burden Unpleasant as this may seem to some of those affected, 1t should be noted that they are be- ing called upon now to make sac rlfice which people in all walks of life have already made to far greater degree during the present crisis. There is no valid reason why city employees should be ex- empt from the adjustment which is taking place throughout the entire world.
 Like other Connecticut cities. Waterbury finds It's income reduced from corporationsstock tax, munich pal fees of one kind and another and from real estate because of the inability of an increasing number of taxpayers to meet their obliga- tions. Finding that the present tax rate of 35 mills could not be main tained without reducing expendi- lures. Mayor Hayes took n sufficient step into the pruning process to permit of tax reduction.
 Other large cities in the state will take sympathetic notice of the measures adopted in Waterbury. Conditions are not exactly the same in all municipalities. but they have quite enough resemblance SO that economy policies adopted in one city arc sure Co attract attention in 'fh0 0fhara.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30

A boom for Charles c. Dawes. ambassa- dor to the court of St James. London, for vice president on the republican ticket is quietly assuming proportions out in the middle West We doubt very much if Ann bassador Dawes will countenance the use of his name in this respect. In the first place we don't imagine that he cares for another chance at the vice e-presidency. And in the second place he might not wish to break up the Hoover Curtis combination which re- publicans. strangely enough, think will bring them more luck united than divided in l932. In the interest of party harmony Mir Dawes will probably stay in England
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30
To-day's Selected Poem
START OF WINTEI,

(By Bert Cooksley in The New York Timcs) There is a sudden stiffness come about, Heavy and smooth as velvet, amber warm; No noisy blackbird with his schoolboy shout, No sun-shot hillside with It's ragged swarm Of thirsty trees and flowers mice and birds Only a sunset skyland richly spread In colors that are like n Bibles words, Immaculate and calm and slowly said Here in this quiet [ shall find again The answers Spring confused md sumner
 shled:
 CntlIer anew harvest of ripe grain From books nH old as friendship anu az tried. And cote my heurt a spiiing hagOn of The wine of sIIenee It was born 70 love.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30
Quotations

Prohibition is monumental failure. prohibits nothing but tenn perance.
 Ida Tarbell, celebrated writer.
  Instead of halting quantity pro- duction, the effect of the present experience will be to increase it.
 Henry Ford.
 
 Politics Is the only game where there is no honor among thieves. Edgar Wallace. English writer.
 
 We want the help of the League Council, not the Russians. Gen Nah Chan-shan, Chinese war lord.
 There is strong sentiment in certain quarters for selective sales tax. but I regard this as in- equitable. as undue weight would fall upon the poor. Senator Simeon ID. Fess of Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30

There are rackets and raekets but the odd est to come to light is that practieed on Connecticut and Rhode Island fishermen. Bringing their fish to the Fulton Market in New York usually results in attempts by the racketeers to exact 1 5 per cent toll. Truck men have been threatened with violence. Some strong opposition and little armed resistance will certainly end this warfare. We imagine the fshermen's profit IS small enough without cutting it by l5 per cent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30
Here, There And Eueryvhere

Occasionally forest fires are set for spite. Sometimes they are started by campers unaware of the vitality of campfire. Sparks from chimneys or engines may do the damage. But the fellow who Hicks his match or clgarette-stub' into dry leaves still has the largest share of the guilt to shoulder. A self-lighting cigarette has recently been put on the market, the mag azine reports. No match is re- quired; the tobacco is ignited by scratching the tip on the package. The editor thinks that hope lies that way
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30

Once upon time the name of Hoke Smith was one to conjure the nation. The celebrated Georgian in his prime was mighty factor in democratic politics. He was repeatedly favorte-son candidate at democratic national conventions. In addi- ton to that he had the honor of serving in Clevelands Cabinet as Secretary of the In-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30
TO FuLrILL DREAM

Racine, Wis.--"It's an Ill wind that blows nobody good." applied to the current depression, in the case of Chris Larson. Larson, 64. has long dreamed of returning to his native Denmark, n ream which remained unfuifilled because of his work. Now, unemployed. he Is starting for his native land. He will travel Go the Atlantic coast on q bicycle. and intends to earn his living on route by playing his vio- lin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30
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., 1931-11-30
Prophets and Plans

Some of our statesmen have novel ideas as 10 what constitutes reassuranee in time of panic Conditions may look terrible. they say, But don't worry; nobody is go- az to stafvc," Somehow that reminds us oi popular bit of gloom in the old melo- dramas: There are worse things than
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30
OH YEAH

He carried the ball from the 4O-
 yard line,
 Made touchdowns by the score, But after graduation, He's heard of never more.
 o-O-o Every mans q painter until he tackles the unfinished kitchen set
 o-O-o
 What the country needs is a set of false teeth that can crack nuts in addition to eat ing corn on the cob.
 o-O-o Japan Is getting out of Man. churia. But the ruins of china won't be a plate and saucer this time.
 o-O-o
 Edison said genius was 99 per cent precipitation and 1 per cent inspiration. Politics is one hundred per cent bull. Woman to Manage Giant Fac tory-News item. Miss-manage- ment, so to speak.
 o-O-o
 Fuss in boots will be cata- logued as a bootlegger to-day.
 O-O-o Years ago the clever girl was the one who used the least num- Der of hair pins in producing. the most beautiful effect.
 o-O-o
 DING, DING Just q song at twilight, An, they've changed the tune, Now some sap upon the air, Blurbs out n ding ding crOOn. ..
 O-O-o The height of imagination. Sit- ting on 0 park bench now, wait ing for robins to hop past.
 o-O-o OH YEAH It's showing, but we're so happy, (Sang q bunch of girls.) For us, of course it's showing, But only showing pearls. o-O-o The seat of government, like other seats, seems to be worn pret- ty thin these days. o-O-o The hot stove league in order to be up to date should become an oil burner. O-O-o The man who cracks nuts with his teeth must, be working for the dentists interests. O-O-O DING, DING  In Russia, In Isussia,
 No doubt yOu'ye heard it said. Tine folks arc dreaming golden dreams,
 Because they're seeing red. 'O-O-O | This concludes our opening program of the week. It came tt you over DBD and was broadcasl |by the Waterbury Evening Demo crat, pioneer in this type of news paper work. We arc signing of at this time t0 be back on tho aii again tomorrow evening at tho usual hour. | O--O---O
 Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30

Following . rush to increase prices after suspension or gold payments. Tlolivia Issued . dee cree establishing fines for price raises on articles of necessity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30

People are funny. As soon as banks as- sure depositors they can have their money. they don't want it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30

That "fa down, go boom expression was prophetic, only it would have been little clearer if the word order were re- versed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 4.55 tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30
Coed evening.
 o-O-O A THOUGHT FOR THE
 SEASON

For flowers that bloom about our
 feet, For tender grass so fresh and
 sweet, For song of birds and hum of bee. For all things fair we hear or For blue of stream and blue of
 sky. For pleasant shade of branches
 high, For fragrant air and cooling
 breeze, For beauty of the blooming For mother-love and father-eare. For brothers strong and sisters
 fair, For love at home and here each
 day, For guidance lest we get astray. For this new morning with its
 light. For rest and shelter of the night. For health and food, for love and
 friends, For ev'rything Thy goodness
 sends, Father in Heaven we thank Thee.
 Emerson.
 o-O-o Most footballs went into camphor last Saturday. And some of them smelled without the addition of camphor.
 O-O-O The only reason why some people have q home is to make possible telephone in- stallation.
 O--O-O A fat woman never gets on a public scale until neither friend nor enemy is in sight.
 o-O-O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-30
BE THANKFUL

Be thankful for the sunshine, Be thankful for the rain, Be thankful for the happiness that comes back after pain. Be thankful for the friendship that someone gives to you, Be thankful for the peaceful hour that comes when day is through.
 Rotary Bulletin.
 O-O--O Life Is just bowl of cherries: And lot of us must be satisfied with the stones.
 O-O--O The woman who talks about her neighbors can expect her neighbors to talk about her.
 o-O-o Russia is manufacturing plenty of paper. I suppose it's that red wrapping paper for Christmas bundles.
 O-O-O How about holding forget me-not day for the under-em- ployed?
 o-O-O Feet sometimes prove the best feature of so-called beauties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-28
DR.. KODER PASSES !
HIS SlST BIRTHDAY
Foundation Medal To Be
Given to Denver Practitioner
at Rites Tonight.

Or. George N. Kobsr, Ieadw for
many years IA the feht for sanitary
measures In the District Of Columbia
and q nationally known fgure in the
war against tuberculosis. Is observing
his eighty first birthday today.
Els birthday anniversaries In recent
years have been associated with the
Kober Foundation exercises, at which
annual lectures and medals are given
Tor the flrtherance Of medical research.
At the Kober exercises which viii be
held at $3.50 O'Clock this evening In
CASTOR Han, Georgetown University,
the lecturer VIII be DR.. Frederick George
Norvy, professor Of bactertology ct the
University Of Michigan. Announcement
also viii be made Of the award of the
1881 Kober medal to DR.. Henry SewalI
OF Denver, Colo, In recognition Of his
contributions toward the knowledge and
cure of tuberculosis.
Another medal, provided by DR.. 6ofe
A. Nordhon Jung of Washington viii
oe awarded tonight at the exercises To
On. Alexis Carrel of The Rockefeller IN
stitute Of New York City for outstand.
ing work in the field Of cancer research.
The presentation will be made by AM
bassadoR Von Prittwitz of Germany T1r
Carrel hARing been selected for the
honor BY an eminent German commits
sion. Ambassador Claudel of France.
which Is DR.. Carols native land, viii
attend.
DR.. Kober Is recuperating from q
severe Illness. For more than 20 years
ne has served on the faculty of the
Georgetown Medical School, now hold
ing the position of regent Of the univer-
6ity and dean emeritus Of medicine.
DR.. Nordhoh Jung also Is q member Of
the medical faculty.