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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
QUOTATIONS

Those who will not be interested in me after my marriage Will be insignificant in number.
 Rudy Vailee.
  Gold is the most useless thing in the world. Henry Ford.
 
 We forget that we cannot cancel foreign debts really. for 1t would pass on to American taxpayers the full cost of the war. Governor Albert Ritchie of Nary land.
 am of the true shakesperean type: I understand everything and everyone.
 Genuine ability is the only thing that counts now. -0eorge Bancroft. movie player. | told the president that if the election were held tomorrow he would win easily. --senatoF Arthur Q. Robinston of Indiana.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
Here, There And EuervOhere

pared to render whatever services fall to its under its life and proper ty saving duties, but 1t must en- force the law on the water, and since in case of war 1t becomes an arm of the navy, 1t must keep it. self in readiness for actual combat service. Somehow, the coast guard is able to assume all It's manifold responsibilities, possibly because it's officers and men are trained and encouraged to be resourceful and to act on their own initiative.
 Because 1t has been called on to help enforce the prohibition law, some of the odium attached to that legislation has been unjustiy placed on the coast guard. It Is unfortun- ate that service which combines so many varieties of the highest type of service should be lowered in the popular estimation by the nature of an act which 1t has no choice but to enforce to the limit of its ability.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2s, 1881
It's Hard To Believe

!. Quite comprehensive but not too accurate z might be good description of the poll taken ', by the United Press in the forty eight states on democratic presidential possibilities. Off- hand we d say the idea was sold to the news !. service by Roosevelt packers, for the general scope reveals that the outstanding candidate today in democratic ranks is the New York governor. A year ago we were ready to be- / lieve that. But Roosevelt has not maintained his status as did exGovernor Alfred E. { Smith from 1924 to 1928. Following his , failure to secure the nomination at Madison !. Square Garden in 1924 Smith sentiment steadily increased until at Houston in 1928 ' he was acclaimed unanimously.
 { It looked for time as if Governor Roose- welt would duplicate this feat, although he was not an active candidate in 1928. How ever, his accession to Smiths role of governor of New York served notice that Franklin D. Roosevelt had arrived. He was and still is ex- fcellent presidential timber. He is the type of candidate whom the masses might prefer to President Hoover. sure to be the republican candidate. But political events are slowly enmeshing Roosevelt. He may become vie- tim of his own popularity and vote-getting ability. And in addition the democratic party is casting far and wide for the most available candidate it can find for 1852.
 Hence when we scan the United Press poll presidential nominations we come to the opinion that either the representatives at Washington. whom the press service inter- viewed, are uninformed as to what is hap penng at home or there is deliberate intent 10 bolster Mir Roosevelt's falling stock. We can't believe that Connecticut for example. would be placed deliberately in the Roose- welt column unless through malice afore- thought. The state may eventually vote for Roosevelt, but just now it IS open to suggestions. Of course if an actual poll of democratic voters in the state was taken to- day it might show Roosevelt ahead But if. say a poll was taken with three Of more ear- didates named it would be q different story If voter was asked to choose between Roosevelt. Smith. and Baker there would be no great plurality for any of the three, thus proving our contention that Connecticut IS not yet committed to any of the democratic hopefuls
 The United Press could have made bet ter survey by interviewing every represen- tative and senator at the Capitol and se- errng their views on both democratic and republican candidates. That would have produced much more startling results than the rather tame compilation published yes- tcrday. There is the prospect, too, that many state delegations will not vote as a unit. but will split as did Conneet- cut in 1924. We look for plenty of this type of voting next June A convention united on one candidate would practically einch the election for the democrats. but with the field eluttered with such party brilliants we can't blame the leaders to search long and thoroughly for the right man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

How would you like a cherimoya for your breakfast tomorrow Whats that you never heard of eherimoya' We'll, you will soon enough. Tropical fruits are gradual ly becoming better known in the temperate zones. The orange, banana, and pineapple are old friends. The mango and avocado are slightly known. The papaya is coming to replace the eantaloupc along with the chermoya and others. too numerous to men, ton. Bring them on. We're waiting with watering mouths.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
STATE ENFORCEMENT,
(New York Times)

Under the "concurrent" clause of the Eighteenth Amendment 1t is the privilege and perhaps the duty of the States to aid the Federal Government in enforcing national prohibition. All but six of them have adopted and retained state enforcement laws which match the Volstead act in severity. These statutes, however, are not self-ex- cutting. They require machinery of enforcement. It was plainly the ex-
 pectation of the authors of the
 ''concurrent" clause that the states would create special agencies for this purpose. similar to the central agency established by the federal government. ..
 How little the states have done in this respect is made apparent in a recent publication of the Census bureau, giving statistics of state ex- penditures in 1929, the latest year for which complete data are avail able. Of the forty-two states with propriated funds specifically for enforcement of such legislation.
 ohio led the list with a modest ex-
 penditure of $143,3Ss, approxi- mately ? cents per capita. Michi- gan followed with $137.655. No other state appropriated as much as $10O,000. Only six voted as much as $50,0O0. Utah spent E. OH, presumably enough to pay the salary one inspector operating
 on a part-time basis half the week. Idaho, home of Senator Borah:
 Iowa, home of Senator Brook hart; Texas, home a Senator Shep-
 pard; and Pennsylvania, home of Governor Pinchot, c mt ributed nothing whatever to the cause led so enthusiastically by these four horsemen of the drys.
 All told, the states spent $780, 2Ol in 1929 directly for the enc forcement of prihibition. This was less than one twentieth Of per cent of their total expenditures for all purposes. It was less than one- fourth of what they spent on their parks and monumets, and iesa than one-eighth of what they spent on enforcement of their fish and game laws. It is not surprising that prohibition is only n0mfnaiiy en. forced. The federal government spjends only what it must, insisting that responsibility rests primarily on the states. The states enact a multitude of laws. but create no effective m a c hinery to enforee them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
NEA Service Writer


 Washington--The powerful ad' ministration pressure brought tt encompass the political extermina. ton of Congressman Louis T. Nc. Fadden of Pennsylvania since hii sensational attack on President Herbert Hoover's moratorium mo. lives provides an excellent exhibi. ton of how the patronage system one of the most important wheels in politics, actually operates
 Republican members of congress possess patronage when they are permitted to guide presidential ap: pointments of federal judges and district attorneys, narshals, in- ternal revenue collectors and depu. ties, customs and immigration offi. clals, prohibition agents, ministers and ambassadors, postmasters rural mall carriers and other classes of federal employees.
 Even when civil service oxami. nations are required, as they arc for most federal jobs. politicians and appointing officers may choose from the three high rank. ing candidates. A candidate Tor postmaster in q republican dis trict knows that no matter how high he may rank in the exami- nation he cannot expect appoint- ment unless he stands in with the essman-assuming that the congressman Is on good terms with the administration.
 The patronage arrangement in Pennsylvania Is typical of states which have regular" republican congressional delegations. There the congressman's patronage in- ciudes postmasters and rural let- ter carriers, while the two senators name most other federal officers So terms of postmasters expire every four years. The postmaster general notifies the congressman for the district as well as the sena- tors. The congressman and the party's county chairman agree as to the right man, and their choice soon receives the presidential ap' '' McFadden has more than 200 postmasters in his district and as least as many rural letter car- riers. After this, because of an agreement among Senators Dave Reed and Jim Davis, the white. House and Postmaster General Brown, only political enemies of McFadden will be appointed to these jobs, which are now occu- pied by his friends. If he Is res elected they will all be filled by his active political foes within four years. This fact, according to Reed, insures his political death. The state organization will also oppose him at the polls Postmasters are political key men, outstanding figures In. com munities, especially in rural dis tricts like McFadden's. They are influential in political life despite certain restrictions on their activi- ties.
 Through the democratic south patronage is usually handled by the party's national committed men. An active trade has long been in existence under which postmasterships and other federal jobs have bene bought and sold. In other states patronage in demo- cratic districts is handled by re- publican senators. if any, along with national committeeman and county chairmen.
 While members need not be 100 per cent regular to retain their patronage, persistent recalcitrancy usually results in its loss.
 Senators Norris of Nebraska, Blaine and LaFollette of Wiscon-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
"sEslPER PARATUs'
(Hartford Courant)

(Haftford Courant)
 'Lives saved or persons rescued from peril, 5.e27." Thus does the the United States Coast Guard sum up the most distinguished of its contributions for it's fiscal year. The services of this modest service range from towing a drifting dol- phin out of the Oakland Estuary to the transportation of the United States District court through the Pribilof Islands. It is charged with the protection Of the seal and hall. but fisheries in the Boring Sea and with the safeguarding of naviga- ton in the Ice lanes of the North Atlantic, with the preservation of persons and vessels endangered on tho high seas and with the en. foreement of the laws of the United states. bEt during the year it has had time in addition to res store lost children to theIr pare ants. to light forest fires and to shelter wayfaroFa AovoFtaken by storm or other misfortune"
 Such e list, fragmentaFy as It la, Indicates that the coast guard, is, aa always, Jealous Of It's motto, "eempeF pnFatug'-~AIways FFes pared. Not only must t be pre-.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
H T01yR7sAeY 01y7sAe P A>X9RERR&sAzR4 GH oGGE
ACTION IN PALESTINE.

hO1AORN AEN SAAfAAtSA 4As8ns
 On Dec 29, 1917, British forces drove the Turk back two miles on a 13-mile front north of Jerusalem and captured five towns.
 Towns captured by the British were: Ras, Arkus, Els suffa, Ana taerram, Kulundia, and Beitunia
 General Allenby advanced his British Egyptian army, supported by French, Italian and Arab aux ilaries, against the increasing res sistance of the Turk.
 Between the time of the loss of Jerusalem and the Turks retreat along the Jericho and Naballa roads, 0 dozen miles beyond the Holy City, the Turk suffered heavy losses in killed and wounded.
 By Dec 20, 1917, all Belgium and Northern France were under deep snow with the thermometers considerably below the freezing point. It was in this weather that the winter campaigns got under way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
At The National Capitol
A Digest of Who's Who and Whats What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER

sin and Johnson of California are among progressive republicans who have no patronage. Norris boldly gave his up when he un- horsed Speaker Joe Cannon more than 20 years ago. Blaine and LaFoilette inherited their lack oi 1t from the elder LaFoliette. In Wisconsin 1t goes to regular politicians.
 "This attempt to take McFad- den's patronage away is an ex- pllcit denial tha the postal serv- ice is non-partisan," Norris says "If McFadden wants to make 1t an issue he ought to be able to beat Reed for the senate next year. The American people will never stand for @ system that de- mands thetrading of political in- dependence for patronage"
 Happy and free, indeed" says Blaine, lis the member of con- gress who has no patronage"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

Branford is following the example of New Haven and eliminating the amber flash in all traffic signal lights. The move is not made in the interest of economy. but to cut down the number of motor accidents ln- vestigaton proved in New Haven that as soon as the amber light flashed at traffic intersections stationary ears would get un- defwsy. But ears moving would not stop until the red light had flashed against them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
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 tho Democrat sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
O---O---O OH YEAH

Here Hes the body Of sugar babe Geraldine Gray, She got caught In the rain And melted away.
 o-O-o People in the foreground must first of all have an excellent back ground.
 o-O-o
 If India goes to war with England, we're afraid they may adopt q once popular song as their marching cry, Way Back Home in India-na."
 o-O--o Tho Japs are chasing the Chinese before them in Manchuria. Another victory" for the league of na- tions.
 o-O-o
 If tho moratorium didn't go over 1 suppose tho Germans would have started a run on the banks of the Rhine.
 o-O-o Many n cold wife was warmed up by her husband giving her an electric refrigerator for Christmas.
 O-O-O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

Yes the action of the League of Nations Council on Manehuria has been disappoint- ing. It doesn't seem able to handle inter- national problems much better than the United States Senate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

In England at every royal conas aand performance tne atsAs hands must appear tn sventHH dress and white gloves to enif' scenery about.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

A lot of people are just learning that you can't balance budget with red ink.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 5.0l tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
DING. DING

New Years eve Is nearing. This old worlds hardly sad. Goodbye to nineteen thlrty.One, Believe me, 1t was bad.
 o--O--o Shoe repair men who wear smocks probably don the things in compliment to their "art'.
 o--O--o
 Humanity was born to suf- fer. If such program did not obtain, doctors would starve to death.
 The honeymono is over when he gives her old man five cent cigars.
 o-O-o
 The patient who falls in love with his nurse Is perhaps sick in more ways than one.
 o--O-o Cold water is Q shock to some systems, soap to others.
 o--O--o
 Then thero was the tightwad who figured 1t would be econ- omical to marry 0 girl from the ten cent store.
 O--O-o The average small boy wishes his neck resembled Q ducks back, that Is, when 1t comes to shedding wa ter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

Sing n song 0f new years, Pockets full of rye. Then they Opc' the bottles. And give new year cry.
 O-O--o "We expect too much of con- gress," says a noted clergyman. Yep, it's true. But expectation and realization are two different things.
 O-O--O
 1t takes n federal officer to know the ins and outs of an Inn.
 O-O-o Years ago girls were only kissed beneath the mistletoe. Now they're kissed everywhere but there.
 o-O--0 This completes our regular Tuesday evening program. It came 10 you over DBD and was broadcast by the Waterbury Even- ing Democrat, pioneer in this type Of newspaper work. We are sign- ing off nt this time, to be back on the nlf again tomorrow evening nt tho usual hour. o--O---0 Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
Good evening.
 o-O--o THE NEW YEAR
"A SMILES THE THING"

What will it bring, the new year. What does it hold for us, We have battled every tide, We who are known to fuss, Will the dark clouds lift their anchors.
 And sail to another shore, Bringing the old prosperity. The good times we had before. What will it bring, the new year. What does it hold for us, We who have known the shadows, We who were heard to euss, Will jobs come back to workmen, Men who have felt rare pain, Will the sun pour from the
 heavens,
 And dry up the jobless rain. What will 1t bring. the new year, What does it hold for us. We who have known of hunger, We who were heard to cuss. Here's prayer am gently lisping, As the old year treks its way. May the new bring us prosperity We had in another day.
 o-O-o Many an American tourist, noth- ing more thah q wreck, goes to Europe to visit ruins.
 0-O--o
 Soaking Q prune in water will remove the wrinkles. So next summer you might try water on your Palm Beach suit.
 O--O---o Love makes a dreamer out of some, q schooner out of others.
 o-O-o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
IT WAS EVER THUS

Jack Spratt was fat, Ills wife was thin, She shared everything else But that with him.
 o-O-o Now they say America Is suffer- ing from Q nervous breakdown. It looks more like a breakup than Q breakdown.
 O-O-O Every girl basketball player has her night on the court.
 o-O-o In the days of King Arthur 1t was the knight that furnished all the amusement.
 O-O-o When the wife dons knick- CTS, she is merely convincing the neighbors that she wears the pants.
 o--O--O When they refer nowadays to the color line. they mean the lip stick.
 HEE
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-06-04
RoDDA-wARD.

The marriage of Miss Ruth Myls
Ward, daughter of Mrs. Esther Hop
kins and Mr.. Louis Rodda, son of Mr.
and Mrs. j. H. Rodda, of Center, was
solemnized at the Cathedral Chapel
of ST. Marks Church, Monday, June
first at high noon The Reverend w
B. Turrell read the ceremony in the
presence of the immediate families.
The bride, smartly dressed in a
white ensemble with which she wore
corsage of roses and orchids, was
given in marriage by her uncle, Mr..
Horace P. Chapman. Mr.. Herbert
Williams, another uncle, sang Sat
Dawning", preceding the ceremony.
A wedding breakfast was served for
the immediate families at the home OF
the brides aunt and uncle, Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace P. Chapman after which
the couple left for a motor trip
After June 10th they will be at home
at Portage.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-06-04
A CRITICS ERROR.

That minor personal habits have no
important bearing upon ones ability
is illustrated by little joke that the
late General Goethals, builder of the
Panama Canal, was fond of telling on
himself.
Long before the now ubiquitous
coffin nails" became popular, or even
respectable, the general became an in
veterate cigarette smoker. He also
parted his hair in the middle.
When Goethals, then a major, was
assigned the difficult task of building
the canal in 1907, after other eminent
engineers had failed, Washington
newspaper editor commented unfavor-
ably on his selection for the job. After
recounting the failures of others to
accomplish the task, the newspaper
said:
and what in heavens name can we
expect of man who parts his hair
in the middle and smokes cigarettes?"
Yet Goethals did build the canal,
although he continued to part his hair
in the middle and smoke cigarettes as
long as he lived.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-06-04
paESe3lBNrAE
KING AND QUEEN

ing, Politics, and even blackmailing,
they work to get Daughter presented
at Court!
And they say over there that We are
the worst Nation of all for 1t. The
greatest Democracy will go to the
greatest length to get somewhere just
for the add. They live ON 1t the rest
of their lives. It's the congressional
Medal of Society. Lizzie Bean as a
Debutannte was presented at Court"
And the social home town papers al
ways say, "She was the most beautiful
one there" Now maby there was
twelve Chinese Girls presented that
looked as good.
This time there was 400 received, so
yor see its now exactly what you would
call exclusive. The King of Spain
ought to figured something like that
out and then there would have been
enough socially ambitious to keep him
in office. England is smart Nation
they know that there is just so much
Hooey required by people and they
very wisely supply 1t.
We ought to have Social Presi-
dent" or "King Of the Drawing Room"
or Master of tho Teacup' or some
Title on some person that would fill
the place of what Royalty supplies
over there. Let him give the dinners
and stand the gaff OF the arguments
over who was going to eat next to who,
and he could lay the Corner stones,
touch the buttons to open the new
Night Clubs for the local Chamber Of
Commences. There Just aint any end
to what he could relieve Mr.. Hoover Of.
/ know no one would be more tickled
than Mr.. Hoover, for don't think he
relishes all that junk. Mr.. Coolidge is
the only one that ever really seemed to
relish EN-. He had EN- doped out, they
never worried him. He had the same
expression, and the same conversation
for Queen Marie Us he had for Senator
Moses. Hello when they come in
and Goodbye" when they passed cut.
/ cant think off hand who would be a
good man for that position. Get man
and his Wife with good dljestions, good
dispositions, good to look on, and Mas.