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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Go To Bed"

The chief of the United States Public Health Service, moved by the spread of influ enza cases throughout the country. has again issued list of precautions to practice in pre- venting and combating the disease. Go home and go to bed' is the first rule Gall the doctor is second. Then follow few things to be done by the patient in case no doctor is available. They are: Remain in bed eat simple diet; take plenty of fluids such as water, fruit juices. milk bouillon and hot soups at frequent intervals
 Rest is emphasized as most important. The surgeon generals concluding advice is. Re- main in bed until all symptoms have disap- peared, and then, under the physicians ad- vice, return very gradually to usual physical activities, being sure to rest before becoming tired" It might be added that when the first three rules are obeyed, the enforced rest period is shortened Carrying out the last rule helps to ward off those influenza followups, par tcularly pneumonia which are more disas- trous than the original disease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Racket Costs

In very comprehensive study of raekets published in the last Ladies Home Journal
 Samuel Crowther states that the ordinary householder in large city will pay from five to twenty cents out of every dollar to some undisclosed racket and not know it. he average workingman,' says Mir Crowther will pay more than that, and know 1t and be afraid to do anything about it. If he pro- tests, he will be at the least blaoklisted. If
 he makes too great noise, he will be killed. v Mir Crowther refers to these costs of racketeer- ing as the taxes of the invisible government.
 Just why the American people should be so placid about these taxes is hard to understand. They kick about their regular taxes for the visible government. which are trifling in comparison with those laid on them by the racketeers. They kicked good and plenty. and to good effect, in the days of the Revolu- tion If this isn't taxation without represen- taton. what is t' Have they lost faith in the power of the law because they themselves no longer feel it necessary to observe 1t?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
A Good Suggestion

A bill proposed by Senator Joseph Lawlor of this city would make Thomaston avenue from West Main street to Waterville a part of the state highway system. Inclusion of this stretch of roadway in the system would relieve Waterbury of its care and maintenance. Inas- much as it is highly important section of the Naugatuck valley route to the Berkshires it would be the proper thing for the highway department to take over it's supervision. The road at present is nothing but patchwork of its original form. It would cost the city at least $l00000 to replace the present surface.
 There is no chance of Waterbury sinking that much money in this three mile roadway, yet it is so heavily travelled both by Water burians and tourists that its repair is absolutely essential. It is now the one poor approach to the city It has been suggested many times that the state should include the road in the highway system but for some reason or another action has always been avoided We hope
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
The Study of Man

The new president of the American Fed eration for the Advancement of Science our foremost organization of useful scholars. is Dr Franz Boas, professor of anthropology in Columbia University. This selection shows a tendency of the times. Anthropology is de- fined as the science of the physical facts concerning man and bis development and history" This is pretty broad field of research. It is field in which American sci entists have particularly distinguished them- selves, and in which there is great and grow ing popular interest
 Our scholars are delvng deep into the re- mote past, studying mans physical and cul- tural records as never before, excavating an- cient cities, exploring old languages and cus- toms, speculating on human origin and des- tiny, bringing forth thousands of fascinating facts that Alexander Pope never dreamed of when he issued his famous dictum that the proper study of mankind is man. This is human science as distinguished from natural or material science. We human egotists are naturally more interested in ourselves than in anything else.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
NEA Service Writer

Washington.-A few months ago MT. Calvin Coolidge was invited to a meal at the White House and there were others there and there came a time when MT. Coolidge said to MT. Hoover:
 MT. President, I can't agree with you about that"
 And one of the White House sec retaries whispered to the man next to him at the table:
 That's the first time anyone ever said that to the chief"
 Maybe the story isn't true, but it wouldn't be passed on here if it didn't come from pretty good source.
 Such story comes to mind as one reflects on MT. Hoover and his present position, especially with re- gard to his troubles with congress and the report that he made the Wickersham commission abandon its intention to recommend revision of the 18th amendment.
 It becomes more and more Ob- vious that MT. Hoover is only happy when he can boss the show with un- disputed power. That doesn't mean that he is just "bossy' in any offen- sive sense. It is a fundamental belief of his, which he has expressed, that responsibility in operating a project should be centered on one man and that there should be no division of authority.
 Naturally, balky senate which refuses to cooperate with the ad- ministration to the point of obeying it's wishes appears to him to present a sAag in what otherwise would be the efficient operation of govern ment. He has always been impatient with those who disagreed with him and, although loyal and valuable to his superiors when he has had su- periors. has achieved his principal successes in such cases as he has held dictatorship over the particular field of effort.
 That's enc reason why it has come about that MT. Hoover regards the senate with increasing hatred and the senate has returned the sen timent in kind.
 Outside congress MT. Hoover reigns with undisputed authority. Wickersham, supposed to be the chairman of an unprejudiced, de- Lucrative body which was expected to give an uninfluenced report on prohibition and other problems in law enforcement, has been regarded by some as Hoover's messenger boy.
 The president got Wickersham. in the commissions early days, to jam through preliminary prohibition report and some suggested enforce ment measures before the commis-. soin had chance to take a good look at prohibition. The recent charge that the president had dic- tated alteration of its final conclu- sions and recommendations came as jolt to nearly everyone, but never theless the president seems to get what he wants outside of congress as we'll as the fact that he dominates the government and all it's branches wherever there is no constitutional division of authority.
 
 The instance of the Wickersham m commission is not an isolated one. It was MT. Hoover who promoted and endorsed the eastern railroad consolidation, bringing obvious pres sure to bear on the interstate com- merce commission whose members are presidentially appointed nut which is supposed to reach it's con- clusions with entire independence. His wishes were carried into ef- feet when the new power commis- sion fired Solicitor Russell and Chief
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
In commenting upon the legislative bill to

In commenting upon the legislative bill to make it compulsory to replace trees destroyed in public and private improvement projects yesterday we mentioned the fact that residents of Greenwich sued public utility corporation for cutting down trees to permit passage of their poles. We neglected to state that Albert Payson Terhune, well known writer of dog stories, has engaged in litigation with the Passaic County Board of Freeholders over row of trees and an old road that passes in front of his estate, Sunnybank. near Pomp ton Lakes, N. J. Years ago Mir Terhune' s father bought the property expressly for the purpose of saving the trees. They are over hundred years old now and if the county agents persisted in their plan to widen Oak land road the trees would be destroyed. About fifteen trees would be sacrificed not to men, ton stone wall on Mir Perfumes estate if the road is widened according to the present plans. Says Mir Terhune Three quarters of century ago my father was riding through this neighborhood and saw num- Der of men cutting down fine trees. He in quired as to the owner and managed to bribe the foreman to stop the work until he could get to Paterson and purchase the property 1 shall continue to fight the whole proposi ton. My stand is based purely on the preser- vatlon of natural beauty and against destruc- ton under any pretext.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
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SHOOTING OF GOV GOEBEL.

SHOOTING OF GOV GOEBEL.
 On Jan. 30, 1900, Governor WI liam Goebel of Kentucky was shot by an assassin in front of the stale capitol.
 The preceding June, Goebel was nominated for governor by the demacratic party. Seeding demo- crats nominated John Y. Brown. As result, the republican candidate. w. s. Taylor, was elected by about 2300 votes. Goebel. however. con- tested the election, and legislative committee was about to report in his favor when Ee was shot.
 The democratic members of the legislature immediately declared Goebel governor, and the oath If office was administered to him on Jan. 31. He died the following Fen. 3.
 Goebel had won reputation as a trial lawyer and a state senator. In 1897 he secured the passage of the "Goebel law" relieving the courts of all power inl the appointment of election officials, and creating a state election commission of three members, chosen by the legislature which should have the power to appoint local boards on the same principle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
GOVERNOR RITCHIE'S
 INAUGURAL
lHartford Courann

If Governor Ritchie of Maryland regards himself as a likely candidate for the presidential nomination of the democratic party in 1892, he is not without justification. Elected four times running to the office which he now holds, despite tradi- tion which hitherto limited it's oc- cupants to one term, he manifestly has political skill of no low order. Because he set aside his ambitions in 1928 in order to accommodate those of Governor Smith of New York. he may reasonably believe that he now has claims upon recognition. Finally, and most important, he is the exponent of political philosophy. we'll developed and clearly defined. which commands an increasingly wide hearing. Not without reason. Governor Ritchie is entitled to com sider himself the outstanding spokesman in the nation today of one of it's most ancient doctrines. that of the right of the local com munity and the individual in it to conduct their affairs with the least possible interference on the part of a superior agency.
 How such doctrine can be ap- piled to the problems confronting the nation today is the theme of the address delivered by Governor Rit- chic upon the occasion of his fourth inaugural into office. Inevitably his opposition to the tendency toward standardization of authority in the Federal government leads him to de- nounce not only prohibition, but governmental interference in busi- ness. While he does not oppose such regulation as is manifestly neces- sary for the public welfare. he is firmly convinced that business should be left free to work out it's problems, looking to the govern ment neither for protection in the form of tariffs nor for compulsion in the form of laws dealing with it's surpluses, either of commodities or of labor. At time when mistrust of the industrial leadership of the nation is widely spread, the confi- dence which Governor Ritchie ex- presses in it's willingness, as well as its capacity, to conduct its affairs for the general welfare is hearten- ing. What industrial leaders should note is that under the doctrine preached by Governor Ritchie they would have not only great oppor- tunities, but great responsibilities which they could neglect only at their peril.
 Because the demand for govern mental interference in the affairs of the individual and of the states is steadily mounting, the sentiments expressed by Governor Ritchie are especially welcome. Geographical
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30

resolution has been introduced in the legislature seeking to change the name of the town of Bloomfield to Wintonbury. Bloom field was originally a part of Windsor sep arating from it in 1895 when it became in- corporated. It derived its name from Hart ford family. Just why the Bloomfield people want to be known as Wintonbury residents would probably require volume to present facts and figures. But we recall that the name Wintonbury was suggested as a composite of three surrounding towns. Two of these must be Windsor and Simsbury, giving Win bury, but where does the ton" come from? Someone will have to tell us that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
TO=DAY'S SELECTED POEM
THE ATHABASCA TRAIL
(By Al Wheeler in the New York TimcS)

(By Al Wheeler in the New York Timcs) Down the Athabasca trail. singing we go, Never borrow trouble be the water high or low, Sleeping in the sunshine fighting through q
 gale, What for danger. on the Athabasca trail? ScOw or raft or birch bark, steamer canoe If it floats on water. anything will do; For waterways are highways-never saw it fail When you travel north. you're on a wet, wet trail Swinging on the steering sweep beneath the sum-
 moon, Day and night travel in the month of June; Shooting through the rapids when the water is
 high Crew all starts a-singing when the pump sucks
 dry. Stars shine on the water and shadows on the
 shore; Tn the quiet water all the crew begin to snorc: Sleep birds a-chirping as the sky gets pale. And it's another morning the Athabasca trail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
LARGE SCALE MAPS
(New Britain Herald)

(New Britain Herald)
 The gological map of Connecticut. it is stated by proponents of the bill asking an appropriation of $324,000 over period of years for a new map, was made 45 years ago.
 We hope this was misprint. The geological map of "Farmington," in which New Britain for map purposes is included, states it is the edition of 1906, which would make it 25 years old. This map, half an inch to the mile, depicts surprising amount of typographical detail. But the geologi- to the inch are even better. It would be difficult for anyone to get lost with such maps; but few possess them. They are in demand mostly by engineers, surveyors, etc.
 The four-color typographical map or Connecticut. on a scale of two miles to an inch, takes up good wall space and is sold by the government for a song; yet we have never seen one upon any business office wall. This is the map that is termed 'an- tiquated" by the engineers, and in place of which new map is wanted. one upon Which an inch would equal approximately 2000 feet of ground, or equal to what an aviator sees at an altitude of 10000 feet.
 It costs much money to provide such maps-the new one would cost $65,O0 a year for five years. Then. when they are completed the engi- neering profession obtains their use at ridiculously low rate.
 If left to private enterprise such maps would never materialize. They would have to be sold at a price far beyond what the the average person would pay. But here is another in- stance in which the state, or the gov ernment, comes to the assistance of those requiring the service.
 An we'll bet that after the states or. the geographical survey completes acquiring such expensive maps, the entire map ndustry-meaning that part of 1t turning out the smaller commercial maps-relies upon the maps as a guide.
 We favor the best possible maps when needed. Yet we have an idea that the legislature will hesitate a few moments before appropriating $65,000 a year for the purpose of improving the present geographical masterpiece.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Gu0IATI0EGS
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Few things are more tragic than the deterioration of character that sets in at about 50.
 Dean Inge. Nobody seems to have had very easy time in history.
 -Isobel Paterson.
  If the world had more tolerance, am sure it would have fewer wars.
 Irwin S. Cobb.
 . Our public schools teach the cult of the mediocre, the doctrine of tho rightness of the majority, the sacred nes sof the average.
 Robert E. Rogers.
 
 The master of science never op- crates an expedition from what he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30

the United States. Probably it didn't do SO we'll. At any rate liquor sales the law per- mts alcoholic content of beverages as high as 2 per cent have steadily increased since June l. 1919. when the law went into effect. Drunkenness also showed an increase in the rural regions and among the younger people. There are also rum-runners bootleggers, and probably hi-jackers in Finland The United States will watch Finland closely during the next few months while its presidential cleo ton approaches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
At 7he National Capitol DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER Digest of Who's Who and What's What
 RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER

Accountant King. He was thought to be behind the steam roller at the child health conference which tried to get child health work away from the children's bureau and into the U. s. public health service The Red Cross has been showing that it re- sponded completely to his influence The cabinet, some of it's own mem- bers privately admit, has become a group of White House. servants who no longer presume to advise he president at their regular meetings. MT. Hoover, it appears. sometimes seeks information but never advice.
 Whether public opinion will event. ually be found largely in support of MT. Hoover and his theory of the ex- ecutive power is an interesting mat ter for speculation The country has no great loved for congress, but the business depression has made it more than ordinarily difficult for the presi- dent to attract sympathy and aid. Both Hoover and his con gressional opponents are doing their utmost to sell their sides of the case to the people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30

Thorough revision or abolition of Fin lands dry laws are certain following action of the government in appointing committee of experts to investigate social conditions produced by prohibition. It is singular that this pro- posal comes just as this country is founder
 ing through similar mess. Finland has had no more success with prohibition than has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE
 -IoI- WHAT THE EDITORS STATE AND ELSEWHERE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS. THAT OTHER THING

and other considerations may pre- vent him from receiving the presi- dential nomination in 1892, but the nomination by the democratic party of a candidate holding such views would unquestionably make a strong appeal throughout the country. The republican party can do nothing better than to note the trend of sentiment and shape it's policies ac- cordingly ,...-s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
TO HOMELY BILL

You really have me started, Why should it be that way? Is it because we're parted And you think of Lil each day? Of course I'm not like Lily,
 stayin' home all through the weeks,
 But Bill, would you think Pm silly,
 If I told you, it's for you my heart beats.
 I certainly don't know you, Or why my heart acts this way, Maybe Pm jealous of Lily, Give me n break, what do you say? -PLASTERED ANN. And through it all, Lonely Lily' | remains silent. But perhaps she's busy on an extra good one. Anyway we'll just have to wait and see.- | The Ed.
 | Editor Day by Day: Just a few more contributions for your column l I call my girl postscript because | her name is Adeline More. | They all laughed when I sat down at the piano. Most of them are still laughing.
 Caution is a great asset in fish, ing. Especially if you are the fish. | Revolutions per minute: A term
 used in connection with an air. plane motor and Russia. | People living in glass houses should undress in the cellar. | Whiskey killed more men than bullets in 1880. I'd sooner be filled With whiskey than bullets, though. l Some people are so narrow minded that they would cut their hand if they tried rubbing their forehead. l Here's where he gets the heir,' remarked the nurse as she showed the baby to its father. l An optimist: A bald-headed man who buys a bottle of hair tonic and then a comb and brush. When {. man is in love he acts like a fool. When woman is in love she isn't acting. l A chorus girl is known by the husbands she divorces. Most of the modern girls sure are SEXpensive. 1 'Friend hubby must be an elec- trician,'' sighs the wife. He's always | in-su-late."
 She smiled quite sweetly, And I started to finger,
 Till I saw q plain band Upon her third finger.
 Four out of five have it.. Yes, and most of them can't even spell it.
 A hair on the head is worth two in the brush.
 My girl believes in freedom of the press-if no one is looking. Niagara falls is slowly being de- stroyed. But then there will always be the neighbor upstairs who lets the bathtub run over. l The rock bottom of depression isn't reached until you can unfold a new shirt and not find ten or twelve pins in it.
 Do right and fear no man. Don't write and fear no woman.
 The shades of night were falling l fast,
 When for kiss he asked her, She must have answered yes, be. cause
 The shades came down still faster
 Then there's the one about the ab- sent hinder plumber who forgot to forget his tools. | I guess that's all for tonight, Ed Sincerely-M Michael Calo, 45 Ward street. (Thanks Mike for your in- terest in Day by Day'-The Ed ) | o-O--o
 This completes our regular Fri day evening program. It was broad. ] cast by DBD and came to yol through the courtesy of the Water bury Evening Democrat. pioneer ir this type of newspaper work. We are now signing off at this time. te be back on the air again tomorrow at noon with a special Saturday | program.
 Good nigit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30

that Senator Lawlor will be able to secure sufficient support to warrant recommenda- ton of his proposal by the committee on roads, rivers, and bridges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
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. Ad. dress him. care Of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30

And while we are on the subject of cities and towns we mustn't ignore the fact that Winsted and Winchester are finally going to combine forces, just as the town and city governments of Waterbury did years ago. You can search in vain for Winsted as town and never find it listed. Winsted is city. while the town and township is Winchester. Both will be combined under the one name Winsted according to the measure proposed. Windham and Willimantc are in the same predicament but they do not desire change evidently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
knows. but always goes exploring for what he can learn.
 Daniel c. BurkhoIder.

do not know how wicked Amer ican millionaires are, but as I travel. about and see the results of their generosity in the forms of hospitals, churches, public libraries, universi- ties. parks, recreation grounds. art museums and theaters. wonder wonder what on earth we would do without them.
 William Lyon Phelps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30

The watch may be used as a compass. Point the hour hand tc the north. then, in the morning, halfway between the hour hand and noon is south. In the afternoon one must reckon backward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30

Before the Wekersham crime commission gets through it should probe the practice of sticking so many pins in mans shirt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30

Even in diversity there are more than 100000 O0O American cars on the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30

A building material that resem- bles marble is being made at New Orleans from river and lake sand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 5.36 tonight