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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16
Statesmen Who Step Down

A tribute is paid by Walter Lippmann to former Senator James w. Wadsworth of New York, recognized by both parties as an able and useful public servant. because after being returned to private life he was not too naughty to run as a candidate for the House of Representatives. There is no worse tradition in public life.' says Lipp- mann, than the conceited notion that a man must never accept lower office than the last one he occupied. This tradition robs the country of the services of some of its most experienced public men, and to my mind there is no political reform which would do more to invigorate public affairs than the complete discrediting of that tradi- tion.'
 There have been such examples before. One of them was Theodore Burton of Ohio. who went to the House after he had served in the Senate. There is the classic example. too. of John Quincy Adams entering Con gress and serving there for many years after he had been president. But the almost uni versal tendency in America is against such procedure One of the principal reasons for the ability and stability of government in Great Britain IS that statesmen there make public life profession and, when defeated in one office. usually bob up again imme- diately and continue serving their country in some other capacity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16

lh, spirit of lhe thing and offer susgss. tions that will be of aid in fashioning na- tionaI policies. Certainly Mir Roosevelt won't want to see the republicans commit this country to course of action diamet- ricaily opposed to one he may now favor. If SO he would only have to tear down the walls the republicans erect when he becomes president.
 The more we think of it. the more we are convinced that Governor Roosevelt should be silent listener if he must go to Washington to see how the republicans deal with foreign affairs. He can observe much in this way without committing himself or his party to any other course of action than that it committed itself to at Chicago last June. Remember the platform said:-"We oppose cancellation of the detbs owing to the United States by foreign nations" It also said, We advocate firm foreign policy. including peace with all the world and the settlement of international dispute by arbitration. International agree ments for reduction of armaments and CO., operation with nations of the western hemisphere to maintain the spirit of the Monroe Doctrine" Following this Mr Roosevelt cannot go wrong.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16
The Governor Is Willy

If President Herbert Hoover had any in- tention of having his successor in the White House, Franklin D. Roosevelt, shoulder any of the responsibility for our immediate policy with regard to foreign debts, etc., he was doomed to disappointment by the governors telegram of acceptance. While Governor Roosevelt is willing to engage in informal discussion of such vexing and ser ious problems as now face the United States he declared that In the last analysis the
 immediate question raised by the British, French and other notes creates responsibil- ity which rests upon those now vested with executive and legislative authority .
 In other words until he. Governor Roose- welt. assumes office as president of the United States on March 4. l933 Herbert Hoover and the republican administration must carry on. But perhaps when MT Roose- welt goes to Washington he will enter into
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16

New Britain is still having its troubles over its relief problems. However, to the mere onlooker it seems as if the trouble was too much theory and not enough practice. Now the manufacturers of the city and the mayor have come to logerheads once more over the citys present welfare board. If we are not mistaken this body was criticised some months ago when an impartial sur vey of the unemployment situation in the Hardware City was asked. The welfare board was roundly scored in this finding and new one demanded. Mayor Quigley didn't like this and promptly called for the resignations of some of the relief survey boards members. At any rate the upshot of the whole matter was thar William M. Harris of this city who directs our Mutual Unemployment Relief Work was called in to study the situation and perhaps make suggestions. This he did, The last we heard from New Britain Mir Harris was go- ing to install system in that city similar to Waterbury's. Now the manufacturers are insisting that the welfare board be replaced by new one This the mayor refuses to do. It is the opinion of the manufacturers that skilled men should take charge of relef work and not men named to board, perhaps for other reasons Winter is fast approach ing. Cities that haven't their relief pro- grams well started now certainly will find it hard going later on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16
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actually credited with 187,00O
 votes from followers who wrote his name in the ballot, had not so
 many other B-inkleyites botched their ballots.
 Brinkley campaigned with prom
 ises of a lake to be built in every
 Kansas county, with assurances of
 more pay and less work. He had i his name on the ballot this year and for awhile those Kansans who believe in safe and sane govern ment were badly scared. The Rev MT Shuler was prom kised to Washington as a combina- tion of Tom Heflin and Tuey Long. He Is reformer with a genius for vilification, who appeals to both
 religious and class prejudice and
 once went to jail for islander. Los Angeles citizens finally per- suaded the radio commission to take away his broadcasting station
 license but, like Brinkley. he had
 large following and won Lfore primary votes than any other can- didate because he ran in three pri-
 maries. He ran in the election as an independent prohibitionist. Chapple deprived Senator John
 J. Blaine of renomination by estab- fishing an .all-time record for red- batting. He painted the University of Wisconsin as hotbed of im-
 morality, bolshevism and atheism, attacking some of the nations fore
 most educators as we'll as the La
 Follettes as being responsible, for the alleged condition. Educated persons in and out of. Wisconsin united in deploring the candidacy of MT Chapple. He lost. like the others.
 All of which seems to indicate that the election might have been worse. &aS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16
A Book a Day
Cites Big List of Abuses
 In Utilities Field
by BRUCE CATION

1A OLA1UANS AOAA
 Confessions of the Power
 Trust" by Carl D. Thompson. is the most comprehensive indict-
 ment yet leveled against the power | industry.
 It summarizes the high lights of the testimony given before the
 Federal Trade Commission in it's recent investigation, and the bulk of it comes from the power people themselves; and it substantiates practically all of the accusations that such progressives as Senator Norris have been making in the lsenate and elsewhere. q. Studying the record, Mir Thomp- son demonstrates: That the term power trust" is no mere figure of speech, but stands for an ever-increasing con
 ccntration of power in few
 hands.
 That public utility securities
 have been watered over and over again--not in a few unimportant instances, as the utilities spokes-
 men have claimed, but on almost
 innumerab1e occasions. That utilities profits are not
 held to 8 per cent, as public au-
 thorities require, but often soar to 100 per cent and upward. That holding companies have repeatedly milked operating com
 panies and have helped to con- centrate power and profits among the insiders"
 That practically everything that
 has been said about the industrys propaganda methods is entirely true.
 Much of this book is hard for the layman to follow, but it is abundantly worth the effort. It is offered by Dutton for $5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16
SURVEY OF DEFEATED CANDI- DATES INDICATES VOTERS MIGHT HAVE DONE
 MICH MORSE,

| . ' 4. ( - . Washington American voters
 will not immediately. discover how we'll they did for themselves in their election by kicking out such
 a great number of "ins," but re- lspect for their intelligence already
 Is increased by contemplation of
 the noble jobs they did in several states by soundly defeating certain
 of the ambitious "outs." Apparently there is nothing that can be done about the voters of New York city. About three hum dred thousand of them were suffi- ciently independent to scratch Tammany's rnayoralty candidate, John P. O'Brien. But he won by a
 huge majority and apparently is going to take a conspicuous place among New York's funny mayors, in the wake of John Hylan and Jimmy Walker.
 If Mayor -elect -O'Brien doesn't
 become an objection of national
 ridicufe, 1t will be because he l changes his ways. Faced with an
 extremely serious fiscal situation
 and staggering relief problem in New York, O'Brien campaigned for
 a bigger army and navy, told anec- dotes of his college and courthouse days, demanded a Riddle in every home and declared boldly for conjuga1 fidelity.
 The blame for O'Brien goes
 largely to Tammany and to the na-
 tional and state leaders. demo-
 cratic and republican, who kow-
 lowed to Tammany.
 Getting away from New York,
 where people are supposed to be
 so bright and sophisticated, into
 the great open spaces where the
 hicks come from, you are invited
 to observe the sound trimmings
 that the voters gave to Len Small
 in Illinois and pr John R. Brink
 ley in Kansas, candidates for gov ernor, and to the Rev Bob Shuler
 in California and John H. Chapple in Wisconsin, candidate for the senate.
 Defeat of Small in Illinois meant the defeat of his political buddies, that great and blatant demagogue William Hale Thompson and that gent whom the senate considered unfit to enter its company, Frank L. Smith. President Hoover. anx- ious as he was to win votes, dis sociated himself from the tria as far as possible.
 During his previous tenure as governor, Small failed to account for a million dollars of state funds and had been forced by a, court to return j$700,O00. But he had the republican nomination this year and there was no assurance he wouldn't win until the voters vim dicated themselves.
 The remarkable Dr Brinkley ap- pears to be another threat for tunately removbed. He is the goat gland and patent medicine special ist, alleged restorer of youth to old
 men, whose radio license was re- scinded by the federal radio com
 mission after hearing testimony
 that he waS dangerous to the pub- lie health.
 He probably would have been elected two years ago, when he was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

want to tell you that two years ago had my tOnsils removed by the diathermy method, advised by you. The physician was Dr
 and the total fec was $50. My tOnsls were very large. The complete treatment re- quired 10 sttings. There was never any par ticular pain and my throat was never sore enough to prevent me taking my regular meals. My throat has been perfectly normal ever since. (hrs D. B.
 Answer--Try and have em out by the old Spanish method at that price Not to mention the risk of anesthesa and the risk of hemor- rhage and the risk of infection, and the hos pitalization, and the days of atrociously sore throat and Inability to eat, and detention from business. Frankly, your doctor did not charge fair price. But perhaps he tempered his fee to your present need. If the entire expense of the crude old guillotine and snare method averages $75, 1t is surely worth $150 to the patient to get rid of the tonsils safely and without serious discomfort.
 Club Foot.
 Baby born with one club foot. Family phy- sician referred to OrthOpedic surgeon who has had charge for year, applying plaster casts every two weeks until three months ago when he discontinued them. Now the baby is learn ing to stand but the heel cord still seems tight. .s. (Mrs M. V. O.)
 Answer-It will stretch out as the baby uses the foot more and more. advise you to rely on the treatment the baby Is receiving, and faithfully follow out the doctors instructions That is the best known treatment, and it will give the most satisfactory result possible.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16
PUNCH CHANGES ITS EDITOR
Christian Science Monitor.

After twenty-six years very suc- cessful tenure of office, Sir Owen Seaman is to retire from the ed itorship of Punch. perhaps the most famous journal of humor in the world. He will be succeeded by E. ". Knox, whose writings. over. the signature "Evoe'' have long delighted Punch's many read CTS.
 This change in editorship is in England an event of almost nation al importance, for Punch is pe- culiarly English institution. So English, indeed, that foreigners have often declared their inability to understand it; It has even been asserted that, like the British Con- stitution. the humor of Punch does not exist. But English people are equally convinced that the humor of Punch, again like the British Constitution, is the best thing of its kind in the world.
 Under the guidance of Sir Owen Seaman, who is as brilliant a schol- ar as he is parodist, the influence and prestige of Punch have prob- ably been as high as at any earlier date in it's ninety-one years hiss tory. This is saying a good deal, for Punch has long been able to draw upon the work of the fore- most English authors and cartoon ists. So great has been the wealth of material at its disposal that it holds the unique position of having been the only journal in the world to reject a contribution from Charles Dickens at the height of his fame, when he was already the author of "Pickwick Papers" "Nicholas Nickleby' and "Oliver Twist" q
 MT Punch has never. been merely a humorist. Tn his first issue he declared that his aims were higher than "the amusement of a thought Hess crowd, and the collection of pense." He has always had q kindly hand ready for the 'unfor- tunate and the shafts of his wit have not been barbed with malice. The passing years have made Thackery's tribute to MT Punch no less applicable than 1t was in the middle of the nineteenth cen- tury. There never was before published in this world so many volumes that contained so much cause for laughter and so little for blushffig: so many jokes and so lit- tie harm" MT Knox Is deserved1y entering upon a high heritage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16
So They Say

Washington, the admiral, is a new term, yet that is the title which the navy's studies of his long struggle gives him. Though he new CT gained the title, there is no doubt as to his right to be so con- sidered.-Secretary of the Navy Adams.
 We can absorb and take care of 3.00O,00 unemployed; even,. after a fashion, 10000, ,0O0. We have been doing it, so far. But if the number continues to grow and we are obliged to meet the increased demands upon us with steadily de- creasing appropriations, this de- pression is going to have much serious effect upon public health than has yet been reflected in sick ness and mortality statistics .--Dr Carl E. Buck, field director of the American Public Health Associa- ton.
 The truth is, too many of the missionaries to-day are too small for the situation. have heard them criticized in the bitterest terms, and agreed, have seen them narrow. arrogant, sure and stupid in their own belief, and dis dainful of a great culture. have seen them scornfuI, vulgar fgno- rant and superstitious, and I have seen them making over Chinese converts in their owr image Mrs Pearl s. Buck. author.
 We must eliminate the possibil- ity of brutal aggression through short-ferm -prcfessional arm les. Joseph Paul. Boncour, author of the French arms plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16
Here, There And Eueryvhere

a rest. In other words, his love for birds is far greater than his affec- tion for cats. He holds. that cats draw rats by buying birds wings which attract the rodents. Tho eco- homie value of the cat is, therefore somewhat less than nothing.
 If the cat is to be classed as useless critter. except for pet pun poses, there will be. many owners who will wonder when pet is q. pet, for even one's pet cat is likely to eat one's pet canary and that puts the former forthwith in the predatory class again. Until 1t is clearer how the feline species Is to be classified in terms of it's useful ness, we doubt whether merely humane considerations will pro- vide the answer as to licensing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16
CAMP MEETING
 DAYS ARE OVER
(Hartford Courant)

Old-time Methodists will hear, perhaps with regret. that the camp meeting grounds in Ossining, N. Y, are to have new use. The trus- tees at the close of the 101st con- secutive summer season have made the decision. "Camp meeting days are over."' the president says. linen an dwomen still get religion" God. but the approach today seems to be different <, They don't have to get down In the straw pile and go morching and shouting around the grounds as did our Methodist forefathers who used to leave their homes in old New York and go there and spend ten whole days in praying and evhorting from six o'clock in the morning until 10 or II at night.''
 New releases for emotion and for nervous energy have been develop ed in athletics. in the enjoyment of the arts. and in many other ways, It Is not really to be re- gretted that religion is less violent in physical expression of excite ment, since it is none the less deep, abiding and inspiring without emo tionalisn1. Hhe trustees recognize this, but in proposing that the grounds be used as a home for the aged or as an orphanage. they turn to uses which, 1t is hoped, will not long survive the passing of camp meetings. Already the tendency Is strong to keep the elderly, by aid of pensions. In the environments they have chosen for themselves or. If 1t is, necessary for reasons of health to give them service as we'll as shelter and food, they are placed m cottages with a few others of their own social type. As for child ren. their right to q normal home is fundamental in modern social science, a home with foster par ents, If necessary. but not an im- personal institution wit hlack of preparation for future home1mak- ing. The same growing understand- ing of mankind's need for proper emotional satisfaction that has condemned the ecstotic sholiness'' meetings of old times is also re- placing the orphanage and the old folks home with something moro wholesome and good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16

Governor Rolph of California is another state official who believes that the action of voters in opposing state dry laws lasI week in the national election leaves no course for him to follow but to free. all violstors of the dry laws now imprisoned in his state As result of this viewpoint some 1000 prisoners may soon be released
 California repealed its Wright Act last Tuesday by to 1 vote. It is moot question whether the governor can engage in such wholesale pardons as this, but cer- tainly if found legal it will be initiated in other states where the voters showed sim liar opinion. Senator Ashurst of Arizona will vote for repeal now because his state showed wet swing. He was formerly the driest of drw. {.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16

The Red Cross roll call now on deserves the support of every man and woman who can possibly aid. Waterbury has always done we'll in the past. We sincerely hope that this year will prove no exception. Int aid of everyone is needed more than ever today. Of course the average man or woman can say that .he or she can't do ths things today that were the custom of by- gone years. Our sacrifice today. though. will be all the more worth while.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16

Once again the proposal has been made that abandoned or branch railway lines be used for motor highways. This time it comes from the Rhode Island Commission on Foreign and Domestic Commerce. The commission has sent its report to Calvin Coolidge. chairman of the National Trans portation Committee. Incidentally this group is expected to report very soon on railway prospects in the United States. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16
sHoUID CATS BE IIcENsED'
(Hartford Tines)

Any decision on the question whether cats should be elevated out of their present classifcation with predatory animals and licens- ed as are dogs almost invariably brings out. the fact that licensing is as much a desirable means of exterminatfng lacny of the feline tribe as 1t is a protection for those which have been made pets. J: M. Loughb0rough, general mana ger of the National Cat society. strongly favors licensing cats, but mostly because he would save a
 very few and exterminate an the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16
Personal Health SerUice (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to pers0nal health and hygieue, not disease diagnosis or treatment, will be answered by Dr Brady. Address him. care of the Democrat tending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16
Good evening.
 o-O-o THE TREE AGAIN
 Gro H. P.)
wA eMILEs TMG THING.

I think that shall never be As fine and noble as a tree; A tree in which in youth I sat And fired apples at the. cat Now rhymes are made by fools lik,
 me, But I couldn't begin to describe ;
 O-O-o That campaign saying about "grass growing in the streets might have been worse, It could be growing in the cornfields, you know.
 An insurance company sug- gests The next fire may be yours" Trying to cheer up everybody?
 O-O-O
 At the Chicago Worlds Fair in 1893, 8 building made of paper will be exhibited. And that's a pretty good use for some of the paper we've heard of during the last few years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16

R. [. report stated that 1000 of the 5000 miles of railway in New England have been
 rendered obsolete by motor trucking. h. vestfrs might recover some of their money if the burdensome mileage could be utilized in some such manner as transforming it into roadways for heavy trucking. They would be operated on a toll basis. of course. There may be some value in the suggestion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16

November may go down in history as the day when three babies in the Bethel Hospital of New York city were named respectively Franklin Roosevelt Ragin. Franklin Roosevelt Mayblum, and Franklin Roosevelt Finklestein.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16

The government may be patriarchal in Washington, but it's sure matriarchal in Texas and Ma will can her peaches again in the executive mansion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 5:03 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16

Two ewes owned by Maxwell. Hamilton Of Newry, Ireland. gave birth to triplets twice this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16
IS THIS IRONY?
MURRAY, MURRAY,

 MaFy's lamb was getting old, I'm glad to hear that 1t was sold If she has luck to sell its hide. know she will enjoy the ride
 --BARBARA.
 O--O--O Divorce is worse than pofygamy says an English bishop. But not half so expensive. O-O-o
 David Hutton appeared in Aimee Semple McPherson's opera, ''The Iron Furnace" and then married her. Fire and birthstone are still potent.
 O-O--O A returning explorer reported the Orfnoco river is without fish Must have all come up here.
 o-O--O Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16
THE MORNING AFTER

The melancholy morn has come after a night of gin and beer, As you struggle to get ready for work you wipe furtiye tear; Hcaped under the kitchen sink empty bottles are now lying, An array of unsightly dishes l. are terrible sight, no deny- ing
 Oh, some days must be dark and tlrcary, The morning after, when you're fog-eyed and bleary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16

An Ohio woman shot at her husbands boss the other day. That seems to be break for friend husband, anyway.
 O-O-o
 A Harvard professor says spinach contains few calories, after all. We've known 1t to have sand, though.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-16

Sympathy for the busted repub- licans might be saved until it is learned whether they really were unlucky in that election or not.