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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
Is This The Right Way?

We are entirely in sympathy with the efforts that Mayor George Quigley of New Britain and other executives of Connecticut cities and towns are making to solve the present taxation burdens. An interesting conference was held in the Hardware City Thursday of this week. The result may be the formation of league to devise new ways of raising municipal income or revise existing forms of taxation so that the prop ertv owner will not bear the burden as he does today. The idea is sound. It IS high time that thought was given to the owner of real estate. Comprising as it does small percentage of the wealth of the state it bears the major share of the running ex- penses.
 One little item in connection with the mayors meeting caught our attention, per haps more than any other. We noted that the visitors (there must have been between 50 and 100) were the guests of the city ot New Britain. Previously the city fathers had voted an appropriation of $500 for the conference. The entertainment included a luncheon and sightseeing trip around the city. Far be it from us to decide New bri- tain's action with regard to the session, but why couldn't the visiting executives have stood their own expenses rather than have the city pay for them?
 It's small trifle to argue about but it's just what makes people talk about tax rates and the high cost of government If New Britain wants to spend $500 in entertain ing visiting mayors all well and good. But it's hard to convince people that officials are serious about the whole thing when they discuss the elimination of expensive frills from government and yet sanction "junket trips" entertainments, and the like. all ot which. it must be remembered. are paid for from the taxpayers pocket We are ready and willing to give any executive who las some sound plan of relieving us of tax burdens all the publicity he desires. but we do think that before more schemes of rais- ina taxes are devised some attention should te paid to eliminating expenses which might lower the present ones.
 The machinery of government is entirely eoo hieh-prieed today. We set up the most rl,borsfe sysxms and then. not satisfied with .em. ue appropriate sums to have these sys- 1~4> inp<sriasfed fo find their faults. Either 'IsS sr somsbodg eIsr inseffefes and has that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
LLOYD GEORGE LAUDs U. S.

On September 2, 1917. David Lloyd George. prime minister and first lord of treasury of Great Bri- tain, praised America's part in the World War in an address at Birk-
 He said: "The Central Powers are dealing, and they know 1t, with a country (America) that has never yet been beaten, a country with infinite resources, a country where you have qualities that make for enterprise and endur- ance." ,,
 On this date also President VII, son placed an embargo on all goia exports. It was to become efrec- tive September 10. T.
 Reports through Rome indi, cated that losses of 120.000 had been suffered in battles in ana about Gorizia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
SCIENCE TO THE RESCUE.
(New Haven Register)

(New Haven Register)
 Leading scientists of the Ameri- can Chemical society have positive ly proved that the brain contains 100 per cent pure alcohol and that this is also a natural constituent of the liver and blood. This seems to make the case for prohibition perfect. Everyone is guilty of pos- sessing and transporting intoxicat- ing fluids and should be sent to jail. On the other hand, the vets might argue that inasmuch as na- ture is engaged in the alcohol dis- tilling business 1t proves that any attempt to deprive the body of thls needed stimulant retards its nor maj functions and causes # 10 spend time in the distilling husi- ness that might better be devoted to altruistic endeavor. <.
 Whichever way you look ct U this discovery is valuable. 1t shows why the dry fanatic has limited brain radius. It gives evidence as to the reasons why his liver falls 10 function. It indicates that his blood has turned to water and ls as cold as that of a fish. Indeed. this may be one reason why he is always referred to as "the poor fish."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
TODAY IS THEA ANNIVERSARY sngHZA5a
DRAFT SOLDIERS ARRIVE

On September 5, 1917, the frs contingent of drafted men for tn National Army arrived at thei, cantonments. Thirty thousand men we're in the contingent.
 On this date also the United States senate adopted a levy for $1,0GO, 100000 on war profits.
 The German army pushed oj miles beyond Riga. Russians re- treated toward the northeast. crossing the Livonian river. and forces retired eastward from Riga to Segevold, Lemberg, and Detesu- brayd.
 The Italians captured an Aus trian position south of Ocrogio and repulsed enemy attacks on the Carso Plateau from Castagnevizza to the sea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
Here, There And Everywhere

lie it. It is to be hoped that he left the manuscript so we'll advanced that it can be finished under the supervision of those who knew him best and to whom he may from time to time have indicated how he had expected to conclude it.
 Naturally the world is the loser by this death. There are few men who have so c..Sletely served their generations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
PLANT FoREsr TREES

Our state committee is urging that forest as we'll as other trees be planted in connection with this celebration. There are thousands of idle acres in Connecticut which should be producing trees for both beauty and value. Evergreen trees for forest planting can be pur- chased from the state at practi- caily cost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

guiltless they should be removed for the good of the commission and to prevent too much criticism being levelled at that body in the future. That is point for some consideration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
TT WAS EVER THUS

Seasons ever changing. Soon autumn comes to hand, When jars of fresh made cider,
 Will deck each roadside stand. o-O-o
 This completes our regular series of broadcasts for the week They came to you over DBD and were broadcast by the Waterbury Evening Democrat, pioneer in thi' typs of newspaper work. We are signing off at this time. to be bacl, on the air again Monday evening nt the usual hour.
 o-O--o
 Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
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., 1931-09-05
"A SMILES THE THING"

Good evening.
 o--O-o After a girl quarrels with her sweetie. cries and then makes up, there's very little makeup left.
 o-O-o
 Horse back riding reduces flesh. Sometimes, on the horse. o-O-o How about shifting the burden of depression and making posterity pay for some of 1t?
 o-O--o
 The girl who is welded to her art is still open for wed- ding to her artist.
 o-O-o In the next war. gas will play the most prominent part. Soldiers will be moved down by the sniffs, l
 o-O-o
 OH, HO
 He still stands up,
 Poor Picnic Bill,
 Because he sat
 On an ant hill.
 o-O-o
 This would be a good time to start a worldwide discussion as to whether the world is round or 'flat".
 o--O-o Just as soon as aviation enthusi- asts said the sky would be black with airplanes they began to paint 'em whte. o-O-o TATTLING The bath tub burglars missing, No longer he brings wrath, But gosh, I wonder just how long 'Tis since he had a bath? o-O-o Another thing we need is a "coal control' on stoves and fur uaces. o-O-o In some restaurants, the fish they serve as "blue fish" is enough to make you blue. o-O-o The slogan, "The Best Things In Life Are Free" must have visioned the coming of free wheel ing. | o-O-o The only riddle man never solves is the one in which he shakes the ashes. o-O-o The man with shabby clothes very often has the largest bank account.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

Parafiin wax. the petroleum by product formerly considered of least value as a lubricant. has been found to have in it the ele- ment most desired by oil ehemisif in their search for c perfect Iubrl cant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

According to reports of the democratic national committee 1t owes its chairman the sum of $355,250. This includes late gift of $30,000 made this summer. The committee also owes the County Trust Company of New York $422.oo0 on note, making total indebtedness of S748,-- 15O. That's not so bad when we think of some of the debts of other years. And we'll wager that Mir Raskob will be able to write off that debt next year if given any sort of break at the national convention. However.
 southern democrats seem to be as one in trying to oust Mir Raskob. They'd better look out he might buy the party from them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

High tide at Milford, Sunday, September 6. 5:56 a. m. Daylight time); low tide, 12:O5 p. m. Daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

Ex-Mayor "Joe' Dutton of Bristol is in the field again and friends of the popular Joe" are ralying to his support in fine style this fall. Primaries are scheduled to be held in that city September 22. The newspaper craft of which Mir Dutton has been member is uniting behind him. Judging from all reports he stands fairly good chance of unseating Mayor Crumb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
TEE, HEB

Flowers are dying In gardens I know, It means a break for florists In a month or so.
 o-O-o The man who stops to think things over is the man who seldom goes under.
 It's a long road that doesn't have a gasoline war these days.
 o-O-o The honeymoon is over when he buys five cent cigars for her old man.
 Who can remember the good old days when they had car pets and tacks instead of 9x12 rugs?
 And when a kitchen table was a table and not merely a stand.
 o-O-o When love turns cold it freezes into 8 divorce.
 o-O-o Vets predict that the beer in- dustry will soon be brewing trouble. We'll if they put a good head" on 1t. none of us will worry.
 o-O-o, The city need never worry about a wash tub burglar, that's work, ask the woman who bends over one.
 o-O-o often 1t takes a law suit to tight en a loose tongue.
 o-O-o
 IT WAS EVER THUS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 7:50 o'clock Daylight saving time) tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
UO--O OHMIGOSH

They kissed in the dark, Then both gave a sigh, The reproduced kiss Shows lip stick wasn't dry.
 o-O-o Dizzy Dorothy, the towns intel lectual idiot, thinks the Grand Banks of Newfoundland are sav- ing institutions.
 o-O-o Tone control for mother in-laws would be timely in- vention.
 o-O-o With winter clothes in the offing. 1t means the worsted's yet to come.
 o-O-o The honeymoon is over when he uses her round garters for arm bands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

Yes, we've just about reached the limit in hard times. People are going to church again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

The trouble with so many people of high ideals is that they seem to think they can be saved by forcing em on other people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
 o-O-o Do your shopping early, Escape all strain and woe, You can do 1t early, if You've got the early dough.
 o-O-o Marriage is hard on the brides mother and the brides first batch of biscuits.
 o-O-o Not single swimmer went across the English channel this summer which proves it isn't the heat but the publicity, or something like that.
 o-O-o Dancing is dying out which means g. hall can no longer compete with a rumble seat for thrills.
 o-O-o A man who is anchored to a job is going to get mud-logged sooner or later.
 o-O-o A man can't afford to put his feet up on the desk when he's only holding down job. It re- quires a position" to pull this stunt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-05

Well. what about Egg Charley,
Evening star., 1931-12-27

MEETINGS THIS WEEK.
Auxiliaries.
Monday-Col. James S. Petit,
Naval Lodge Hall, Fourth street
and Pennsylvania avenue south
east.
Evening star., 1931-12-27
MODERN POST OFFICE
is MIRACLE TO PARIS

PARIS (NANA).-A new post Office
In Paris is subject Of animated dis
cusston among all classes of citizens
and the marvel Of modernity and
brightness that has arisen for us in
the Rue de Ia Boetie Is an event. In
deed. Paris post Offices have for so
long been one of the worlds greatest
jokes that usable pens and absorbent
blotting paper have to be seen to be
believed
This wonder child Of the Rue de la
Boetie is indeed such miracle. Ma
chinery has taken the place of the
old soul-destroying post Office endeavor
wherever possible. Customers weigh
their own letters upon electric bal
ances and automatic stamp machines
abound.
1t is claimed for the new Office that
the most complicated postal transac-
ton should not occupy more than
five minutes" but this has not had
thorough testing as yet. The in
terror of the new bureau, incidentally,
is as inviting as a luxurious hotel
When the excitement of the first rush
has died down there will be ample &C
commodation for customers to write
their letters in an adequately lighted
room.
OF course. there Is always q slight
catch in it: Registered letters and
long-distance telephone calls have just
gone up!
(Copyright, 1881. by the North American
Newspaper Alliance, Inc.)
Evening star., 1931-12-27

Richard J. Harden Camp was con-
vened under the direction of Comdr
Watkins. Application for membership
was received from Ferdinand D. Davi-
son, who served in the 4th Virginia
Volunteer Infantry, and he was formally
mustered into the camp. John H. Suy-
dam and Riley Stevens were reinstated
to membership.
The commander appointed a commit
tee to arrange for the printing Of the
1882 camp roster, as follows: Past De-
partment Comdr. William L. Mattocks,
Past Comdr. William E. Rink and John
8. Shaw. Past Comdr. Stanley Irvine
OF Manhattan Camp, No. /, Department
Of New York, and j. M. Kingborn of
w. M. Lewis Camp, No. 2, Department
Of Nebraska, made addresses. Depart
ment Adjutant William E. Rink notified
the camp in regard to the Joint public
installation of officers January 4 at
Pythian Temple.
Gen. M. Emmett Uren Camp was
convened by Commander Freeland.
Oficers were elected as follows: Com
mander, William I. jenkins; senior vice
commander, Anton Holman; junior
vice commander, Lester L. Fridlinger;
officer Of the day, Robert Koehler; off,
mander Jenkins announced the ap-
pointments of Robert E. Washburne as
adjutant, Robert E. Wallace as quar-
termaster and Edward M. Eshelman as
chaplain.
1t was voted to participate in the
joint installation to be held January T.
Department Commander Samuel j.
McWilliams past commander of this
camp, and Junior Vice Department
Commander Charles A. Strobel ad-
dressed the camp.
A special meeting will be held Feb
ruary 4 in connection with the regular
meeting Of Richard J. Harden Camp in
hopor Of Past Department Commander
Samuel G. Mawson, who Is also a vet
eran of the Civil War and a past de-
partment commander Of that organiza-
ton. At this meeting new members Sc
cured by all camps will be formally
mustered and the meeting has been
designated as "Mawson Night" Past
Commander George F. Cook of Harden
Camp, Commander Reject A. j. Moxley
of Col. James S. Petit Camp and Gus
tav Hof Of Texas also addressed the
meeting.
Col. John Jacob Astor Camp-A
Evening star., 1931-12-27
Spanish War Veterans
Historically Correct Sketehs.
By CALVIN FADER

meeting was held in Stanley Hall last
Monday, Commander Donovan preside
Ing. Walter j. Lynch, late sergeant,
Troop A, 5th U. S. Cavalry, was elected
to membership and formally inducted.
Due to the postponement of an official
visit scheduled for LaWton Camp in
September, large delegation from that
camp was present. Commander Glaze
and Past Commanders John Farmer and
Z. H. Smith, Chaplain j. w Davis and
Department Commander Samuel j. Nc
Williams made addresses.
The newly elected officers will be in
stalled at the public installation in
Pythian Temple January 4.
Col James S. Petit Auxiliary will
hold a Christmas party tomorrow in
honor of Petit Camp and its members
in Naval Lodge Hall. The department
commander and staff as we'll as the
department president and her staff have
accepted invitations. A program has
been arranged and the Glee Club will
sing Christmas carols The junior
members will give dancing feats and q
playlet will be provided
There will be a Christmas tree and
presents distributed to the children Of
the membership.
Gen. NJ. Emmett Urell Auxiliary
elected officers as follows: President,
Rena COnklin: senior vice president,
Grace N. Byrne; junior ice president,
Anna c. Webbe; chaplain, Anna Power;
patriotic instructor Elizabeth Foley;
historian. Eva DuCker: conductor, Mil
dred COnklin: assistant conductor, Vir-
ginia Cureton; guard, Katherine Lati-
mer; assistant guard, Minnie Myers.
a
refreshments served The retiring
president Mrs. Virginia Cureton, was
presented with a coffee table. The
secretary, treasurer and musician were
also presented with gifts and the presi-
dent-eleCt was given a gold coin.
Mrs. Cureton entertained the officers
at a tea held at her home December
20. A musical program was rendered
and several violin selections were played
by Miss Virginia CuretOn, accompanied
on the piano by her sister.
Admiral George Dewey Auxiliary met
December 2l Past National Conductor
Mrs Emma Warren Of the Department
of Kansas spoke. Turkey supper vas
served. Past Department President
Ella Ford chairman of the Entertain
ment Committee. had charge Of the
dinner Mrs. Katie Parker, secretary,
was presented with a lamp.
Gen. Henry w. Lawton Auxiliary met
December % and held a Christmas and
birthday party. The department presi-
dent and her staff were present. Sew
eral children participated in the pro-
gram. President Katherine Lynch had
charge, assisted by her officers. Mrs.
Lynch was the recipient of bridge
lamp and a bouquet of roses from Law
ton Camp. Cmdr. Glaze made an ad-
dress. The birthday cake was cut by
Past Department President Louise
Moore and Past President Daisy Cress-
man. who served as first president Of
the auxiliary.
Department president announced a
Joint public installation January IL at
Naval Lodge Hall.
Evening star., 1931-12-27

men in the lower ratings. It is still
| hoped that it will be possible to take
care Of all of the petty officers now in
! the Headquarters Division.
The drill which falls in the holiday
week will not be suspended this year.
according to Lieut. Richardson. It was
pointed out that the men will have had
practically three-day holiday, and
that a few hours Of drilling will not
spoil the holiday period for them. 1t
was added that the next drill will not
fall until two days after New Year.
Lieut.. Walter F. Hinckley, U. S. NAVY,
inspector instructor. assigned to the
local battalion is on a brief leave of
absence for the holiday period. He
went on visit to his home at New
Rochelle, N. Y.
John D. Beardsley. fireman. first
the volunteer branch of the Bird Fleet
Division.
| The destroyer Hamilton. which is here
| for stay in connection with drilling
of the local Reserves, 1t was announced
will go to Alexandria on February % to
participate in the ceremonies there in
connection with the Inauguration of the
Bicentennial ceremonies for the year.
The Hamilton is the training vessel
assigned to the Reserves in the area
| Of the Chesapeake Bay and its tribu-
taries, and was scheduled to leave here
| for Richmond on February is, but
this has been changed in order that
the vessel may be on display to visitors
during the Alexandria celebration.
|
Commentator for the Reserve in its
gunnery work is contained in a report
of the Inspection Board of the Navy
| Department. Generally speaking. the
board commented, those Fleet Reserve
divisions designated as destroyer di-
visions were able to demonstrate a fair
to good knowledge and ability at con-
| trolling and firing a broadside gun
aboard ship. These divisions were the
ones which every Summer cruise on
board destroyer on either the East or
West Coast and hold modified short
range target practice.
In the 9th Naval District, compris-
ing 50 divisions, 1t has been customary
to cruise these divisions on the Great
Lakes, where 1t has been impractical tc
hold any form of target practice and on
board ships from which guns have been
removed. The results of the past year s
inspections show that in the ninth
naval district all divisions, excluding
engineer divisions, are generally very
weak in gun drill. Most of the armork S
are equipped with loading machines
and few have drill guns. There has,
| however, the board continued, been
little, If any, earnest effort applied to
organizing and drilling gun crews and
fire control parties. 1t added that it
must be realized that in all deck and
mixed divisions systematic preparation
for manning the battery is as much
part of the divisions duties as any
other, and the plans for drills and
instruction must include this activity.
improvement in class room instruc-
ton methods has been shown by many
divisions, the board said. Many others,
however, it found, have failed to show
improvement in this most important
activity. Greater use of slide films fur
nished the various units was evidenced
during the past year. But the board
said that still greater use could be
made of this valuable method of in
struction.