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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03

Even more cXtravagant are the figures given out by the vets as the number of men who might be put to work if beer were re- stored Two million is their estimate. Prior to prohibition, when we had the open saloon with its high pressure selling, the entire liquor business, hard as we'll as soft, claimed only 498,906. Of these, 409, ,4o5 were in the retail end - that is, in the saloons. Only 62,363 were given as brew cry workers. . - So speaks Dr Thomas Nixon Carver professor of political economy at Harvard University, The remarks were made at an Anti Saloon League rally in Baltimore this week. Oddly enough before we read them we had written along the line on which the professor chose to speak. We stated. however, that both drys and vets ex- aggcrated their facts and figures when talk ing about the good and bad effects of proh- bition. We still stick to that. For we know that when d wet adhcrent such as Adolph
 Busch points out the immense amount of economic good that return of 4 per cent beer would do he is perfectly sincere. He may not be exact in his figures on the number of peo- pie legalized beer would employ but at least he is sincere So when Professor Carver says that before prohibition there were only 62,363 people actually employed in brewer ies he is probably more or less correct, We won't deny the figures. But we might ask what about the immense number of barrels, bottles, corks. metal tops, trucks, labels etc., that must be made before beer can be mar keted When the affiliated trades are con sdered it will be found that legaliZation of beer, wines, and liquors will employ far more than merely those making the bever ages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03
NEA ScrYice Writer

Washington-Wha all this talk | about fright to work" that you i hear so much about?
 If people have any such right it appears that about 100000 of them are being cheated - de- prived, that is, of the right. And yet there appears to be an over- whelming preponderance of opin- i ion that each human being is born with such a right.
 Diligent research fails to dis cover the recognition of any such right in the constitution, in the acts of congress or in the o;d | common law. Federal Judge Will kerson of Chicago 10 years ago laid down from the bench the dlc- tum that "The right to work Is not an absolute right. as he ! granted a labor injunction.
 That little crack of Wilkerson's | however, is one of the things that will be used against him when pro- gressive members of the senate try | to prevent confirmation of his pro motion to the federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Then contend that, although the law books do not mention it, there is an absol- ute moral right to work which no one dares dispute. Their theory is that when society denies a man the right to work-or chance to work--it is, in effect, sentencing him to death by starvation or to a life of crime.
 But probably the first attempt to make a legal provision of the right to work" is advanced by Congressman David John Lewis or Maryland, who was working in the coal mines at the age of nine ana is now recognized as one or the most able members of the house Lewis has introduced a bill for 3 national system based on the Ger ard Swope plan for employment stablization backed up results ol | the congressman studies in thls l country and Europe. He points out that whereas the Swope pro- | gram would confer such benef1ts as old age pensions, life and disability 1 insurance and unemployment m | surance on workers already em- p,oyed, it is also necessary to pro- vide for the unemployed.
 | Lewis proposes seml-compul- sorry equal division of employment
 "The right to work is as indis-
 puted as the rights of property,
 Lewis says, but it is ineffective
 because it has not yet beer
 clothed with the same legal sane tions as property. So this right
 the most primeval of rights, VII
 not insure the worker a loaf ol
 bread tomorrow, or his wife and children against eviction. The section of my bill undertaking tc provide such legal sanctions says; |
 "It is hereby declared as a
 principle of social justice that (al l the citizen possesses a right tc
 work and is entitled to the pro- lection of the laws in asserting such right and n demanding ar equal share of the employmen, available in the trade; and CD l, is also declared to be the duty o1 the trade association concerned tc
 provide him with an equal share
 of the employment available foi
 which he is competent; and Tn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03
MIR BRUNDAGE ELECTED
(Danbury Times)

Harold A. Brundage, who has been elected president of Connecti- cut Poultry association represents d larger human pursuit than many who get more attention from the newspapers. In Connecticut poul- try yards and on Connecticut farms are birds worth some four millions of dollars, more than D. 500,000 in number. They are part of great flock in the United States, which numbers about half a billion and is worth about an equal number of dollars.
 The Connecticut hen is a much better machine than she used to be. Breeds are constantly im- proved, for flesh and egg produc- ton. A big hen laying a big egg is more common than she used to be. Mir Brundage comes to Con- necticut industry which is expand- ing all the time, an industry which is destined to great improvement. There have been times in the lives of men when an egg would have been more precious than $20 gold piece. If the race had to choose between eggs and gold it would upon due consideration part with the gold. at
 Mir Brundage is honored by this election. and Danbury through him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03

he can show us one farmer who is satis- fled with the profit that he gets from the sale of milk we will admit prohibition a success. He evidently is not fully aequsint- ed with the prices that dairies pay farmers for milk. It is so pitifully small that it is impossible for any farmer to make a profit And where are all these satisfied farmers that prohibitionists talk about? We haven't seen a one or even heard of any. They are pretty much dissatisfied with their lot - thank less one at the best We don't blame them. Give them a market for their grains and per- haps they will become more cheerful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03
BATTLING TUBERCULOSIS.
(Hartford Times) )

(Hartford Times)
 It is cheering news from Lon- don that another advance has been made in the humanitarian battle against ''the white plague" Dr Henry Spahlinger, an eminent phy- sician and director of the Institute of Bacteriotherapique at Geneva. Switzerland, announced on a visit to medical gatherings in Britain's capital new formula for anti tuberculosis vaccine and it has won the favor of many high medi- cal authorities in London. The statement regarding the formula is a long and highly technical docu- ment, but Sir Bruce Bruce-Porter, distinguished London physician, said the greatness of Dr Spah- fingers method lay in it's simpli- city. "The vaccine" Sir Bruce said, lis the only effective one single living micro organism. and so is absolutely free from risk k."
 Indicative of the widespread in- terest in the fight against tubercu- losis is the list of those who at tended the meeting, at which the Marquess of Crewe presided. Pres- ent were the Earl of Rosebery, Sir Arthur Stanley, former chairman of the British Red Cross society. and the Aga Khan, head of the Ishmaeli Mohammedans, and many leaders in medical, welfare and humanitarian circles of other coun4 tries. Sir Arthur Stanley declared the occasion of Dr Spahlinger's an- nouncement was "epoch making" It seems fairly safe to reply on such eminent authority for the soundness of the opinion that d fine advance has been made in the effort to put down "the white plague." sa3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03
Edward F. Moran

Probably no factor contributed more to the death of Edward F. Moran than the recent closing of the Merchants Trust Com psny Ascribe bis sudden death to what ever physical ailment you will, there will be always d coterie of his chosen intlmates who will recall the change that took place in the ever affable and obligng Ed when the coors of the institution for which he had worked SO many years closed for what proved the last time for its assistant secre- tary and treasurer. Banking circles are the poorer for bis demise. His genial personal ity will long be remembered by the host of friends hc had in bis native city
 As prominent as were bis banking affilla- tions SO were bis fraternal connections. lie was beet known, of course, in the latter field zs the veteran secretary of the Elks who had given 28 long years to that responsible of- flee. Prior 10 that he had served two years as treasurer Whatever the task assigned to Ed Moran. it was always well done He was conscientious and particular. He never shirkcd responsibility nor attempted to shift the burden of the same to another shoulders It will be difficult to train any ! body to sep into bis shoes Long years of service to the public and to the lodge had made him invaluable.
 Despite bis devotion to duty, he found tmc to become public servant, Under the administrations of both ex-Mayors Francis T. Reeves and Martin Scully he served as city treasurer He also served in the U. $. Postal Department before entering the bank ing business. In bis younger days he also found time 10 engage in the social pursuits of the younger generation. He engaged Tn lhe activities of such famous organizations of another day as the Catholic Literary So- cicty, the Acme Dramatic Club, and the Talma Club. His life was particularly full one decorated with many beautiful friendships. We who knew him will miss his familiar figure and cheery greeting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03

It will be good news to many Connecti- cut depositors of closed banks to learn that relief for them is coming. Congressman with Eugene Myer. chairman of the Federal Reconstruction Corporation this week and was assured that such relief for closed banks as this organization can offer will be forth coming within a month. The Reconstruc- ton Corporation has almost unlimited re- sources behind it. It is to be hoped that with Senator Waleott an important figure in its operation, since he acted for President Hoover in securing its speedy passage. Con- necticut banks which have been closed. will be accorded sufficient aid to insure their reopenng, or prompt payment of every depostor of one hundred cents on the dollar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03
QUOTATIONS

We must not blind ourselves. to the fact that the war Is still going on - in Washington. - Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Colum- bia U.
 Love will conquer all.
 Peggy Hopkins Joyce
 I favor taxing the rich in full proportion, something never yet done in the United States. - Gif- ford Pinchot, governor of Pennsyl- vania.
 No, I don't talk baby talk to Stuff I did, he'd shoot me.-June (Mrs Stuart Erwin) Collyer, movie actress.
 I am only surprised that the United States did not call the at tention of Japan to the Nine-Power treaty at the commencement of the affair.-Professor Gilbert Murray of Oxford.
 More is at stake than a local dispute between Japan and China; it is not only the mechanism o1 the league, but the peace machin- cry of the whole world, including the covenant and the Kellogg pact = Sir Arthur Salter. English econ omist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03

CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT OF TONsIIs In the past few years there has been pro- nounced change in medical practice in respect to the method of dealing with tonsis. The re- form has been brought about largely by the studies of Kaiser of Rochester, N. r., and Welch of Kansas City, Mo- I believe. The former tabuated the results of tonslectomy in several thousand school children. using a | control an equal number of school children who had not had tonsils removed. The latter | made pathological examination of a thous- and tonsils after they had been removed in a dispensary by good throat specialists. No physician who is familiar with these studies can conscientiousy advise the removal of ton sils in the radical way all believed right 10 or IS years ago.
 calst. the dollar-rabbing operator now has the audacity to condemn tonsils after mere look in the throat Before the physician can decide that a given tonsil is abnormal, patho-
 logical, infected or diseased or that it requires any kind of radical treatment, he makes a proper examination of the tonsil, and that does not mean mere inspection It means the doctor must feel of the tonsil either with his finger or by means of instruments which will tell him it's conscience and character.
 The practice of rounding up bus loads of school children or other helpless dependents and taking them into the clinic" to have all their tonsils and adenoids removed, on the mere say-so of some little tin doctor, teacher, social service worker other lay person can no longer be tolerated in intelligent commun- tiles. This wholesale tonsllectomy racket is the desperate attempt of some tyro surgeon to get little business somehow since he can't get it in the conventional way.
 Parents who consent to the removal of merely enlarged tonsils and more less hy- pothetical "adenoids'' in the hope that some- how the operation will make the child bright CT" capable, almost invariably destined to be disappointed That sort of thing happens only in ancient doctor books.
 Good doctors to-day not advising the re- moval of merely large tonsils and adenoids unless the patient has definite ill consequences,
 such deafness, earaches, bronchitis, and even when the doctor believes the large tonsil harbors focus indus of infection he decides on removal of the tonss only reluctantly
 We have learned in the past few years that childrens tonsils normally quite large, that they vary greatly in size from time to time, perhaps according to the childs general con- dition.
 Perhaps the best way to prevent and cure overenlargement of tonsils and adenoids is to sec to it that the child receives sufficient sun- light naked skin, or ultraviolet light from artificial source, and an adequate diet to pro- vide plenty of vitamin and vitamn D, or these vitamins from artificial sources
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03
W1 TODAY e$$s G$$
 WORD WARN. ANNIVERSARY &9& %AIE
AMERICANS ON FRONT

On February 3, 1918. it was an. nounced that American troops hac officially taken over sector or Lorraine. .-
 Two Americans were killed and nine wounded in a bombardment ot the sector.
 The United States and the allies agreed on unified campaign !n the third session of the Allies Supreme War Council at Yer sailles. The allies agreed on "h general military policy to be car red out by the allies in all the principal theGters of the war and on "a closer and more effective coordination. under the council, ot all efforts of the powers engaged in the strugs.- against the Central Empires.
 "The allies are united in heal and will by an open resolve to defend civilization against an interruptions and brutal attempt at domination"
 The Bolsheviki captured Kiev.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Calciun Treatment for MIiErainc


 Opportunit: thank you for your calcium treatment for mgraine suffered for five years and at last had them every five days
 never have a headache any more, aI- though have high blood pressure (Mrs C.. $. e.
 grains three times daily, after food, with a glass of water, for not less than eight weeks, seems to relieve many sufferers. In some cases it is better to take larger doses of calcium lac tate, up to half teaspoonful, provided it does not upset the stomach. Mgraine is periodic one-sded sick headache the attacks ushered in with aura, usually a sensation of fortfca- tion spectra Zigzag flashing at one side of the field of vision
 Lame Knee
 What I do for poor lame knee which improves with use but gets sore and lame with such exercise as golf? X-ray shows nothing, but moderate thickening of the intracapsular soft part. I've been using q heating pad on 1t nights. and have had 1t strapped with adhesive plaster, which seems to give some temporary comfort. (F. w. J, NJ. D.
 Answer-I should have series of diathermy treatments If this failed to give relief I'd and perhaps removal of the hypertrophied synovial fringe, especially if the knee some- times catches, snaps or locks painfully.
 Elongated Uvula
 I have much trouble from elongated uvula-I think that is what you call the little tongue like projection at the rear edge of the soft palate. It Hes the base of my tongue and feel constant desire to try to swallow 1t or clear it from my throat As am minister this is q handicap. My doctor said 1t does not require removal He touched it up with silver nitrate to shrink it, but had no relief. C. E.) Answer-Clipping the uvula is simple op- eration, but l cannot promise that 1t would give relief te your symptoms, which may not be due to the elongated uvula. However, 1t will do harm. - -.s-- .-.
 (Copyright John F. Dille Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03
TO SAVE MOUNT TAURUS
(NeW York Times)

Mount Taurus, one of the noblest bastions that make the scenery of the lower Hudson river so impress sive, will soon be defaced by quar- rying if it does not become a state park by action of the legislature. A plan to raise the fund to buy the threatened property has failed. Spoliation began in November, when the explosion of seven tons of dynamite dislodged a large ex- panse of rock and made an ugly scar on the side of the mountain. Nature would in time heal the wound, but if the work of demoli- ton is not stopped, the grandeur of Taurus will be utterly ruined. What this would mean to the peo- pie residing in the Highlands and to tourists passing up and down the Hudson need not be emphasized. Looking south from the summit, the view is perhaps the finest in a region famous for it's scenery and historical associations. Shatter the front of Taurus, and the disfigure- ment would be the loss of the most treasured beauty of Cold Spring and a joy gone forever. Granite for the construction of roads and public buildings could be quarried in other spots that make no appeal to the sense of beauty. Taurus turned into recreation park would be a source of happiness to generations.
 Public opinion must be aroused and the legislature must be brought to see the importance of the move- ment approved by Governor Roose- welt, Conservation Commissioner Henry Morgenthau, Jr. Robert Moses. chairman of the state coun- ell of parks; the American Scenic and Historic Preservation society and other organizations of the kind. Traprock quarrying on the Palisades was stopped in 1900. and
 what was left of the beauty oi Hook Mountain in 1920. Commits. sioners of the Palisades Interstate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03

ehuria in exchange for the reduction of her fleet. and by France to the same effect in order that Japanese immigration might be turned away from Indo-China. This is the old diplomacy of og-rolling."
 Given the choice between such log-rolling with all its complex and dangerous ramifiea- tions and an honest about-faee toward reason and justice, the powers seem to be choosing the old and. it was thought, discredited course Yet that is civilizations real enemy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03
Here, There And Evervuhere

park recently acquired Tallman Mountain to save it from the kind of defacement that now threatens Taurus. In some cases compro- mise to change the scene of guar, rying to the reverse side of q mountain and out of sight from tho river has been effected. Elaborate preparations have been made to blast Taurus and carry it's broken rock away. So there is no time to spare if another good cause is to be won.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03
At The National Capitol
 DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER
 Digest of Who's Who and Whats What / By RODNEY BUTCHER
default thereof to render him jus
By RODNEY BUTCHER

default thereof to render him just compensation in lieu thereof
 The Lewis bill embodies Swope's idea of national trade associa- tions and supervision by the Feder- al Trade commission, giving equal representa- ation-three members to employer, three to employees and three to ie consuming public-on the trad association managing boards The board, furthermore. would determine monthly the gross hours of employment available in the coming month, then divide that by the employees having jobs plus the registered craftsmen out of work, arriving at monthly em- ployment quota per worker. The employer who worked anyone in excess would pay an excise tax equal to half the wages of the overtime involved, to go into the unemployment compensation fund. Disemployed workers would be able to sue the trade association when they failed to obtain their quotas of employment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03
CARE IN COOKING

Care should be taken in cooking cabbage, onions and celery. These vegetables have e tendency to lose their, valuable, mineral content when cooked too fast.
 A female alligator often lays 50 or more eggs,a piling them in layers of about ten each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03

Mayor Curey of Boston may send out all the Roosevelt pledge buttons he wants but the fact remains that the Massachusetts de- mocraey is still standing back of Alfred E. Smith. That was seen in recent statements of Senator David l. Walsh and Governor Joseph B. Ely who stated that they were for Ex Governor Smith as long as he wants the nomination. When, and if Smith throws bis support to some candidate, the Bay State democrats will be his faithful allies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03

Again quoting from Professor Carvers speech to the Anti Saloon League we find the following: -. Every industry not con- nccted with the drink trade and this in- cludes the movies and the radio-will be unwise if it invites this new competitor for mand for milk alone since prohibition more than makes up any loss to farmers and work ing men from the closing of the breweres fact of which the farmers are fully aware. :" Again we dispute even such an authority on economic subjects as Professor Carver. If
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03
Personal Health Seruice
 (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or treatment, will Dc answered by Dr Brady Address him, care of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03

The wise young man out of a job isnt idle. He spends his time studying.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03
BII,L FITS THE HOUR.

Patient: You say my bill Is s5.13, doctor. Isn't that an odd amount to charge me?
 Doctor. Yes, but you called me at odd hours. you kpow.-Answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03

Maybe some of the geologists are right and continents slip around on their founda- tons. Judging by the weather North America has been moving south lately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-03

All vehicles must be lighted not later than $40 o'clock tonight