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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
Money Somewhere

The reputed poverty of American eapi- talists and banking institutions nowadays must have been exaggerated. The S900;. 000000 issue of United States Treasury certificates offered for subscription on March was oversubseribed nearly four to one. The total subscriptions were $3,402,725,- 500. Evidently there is money somewhere. The subscribers of this vast total all had tn: cash to buy the securities or had no doubt of their ability to raise it.
 This was the response to mere oppor- tunity for safe but not profitable invest ment. in connection with the routine opera ton of the federal treasury. How many billions might be subscribed as war fund to revive American industry and trade, if there were an organized plan and adequate sponsorship, either by the government in Washington or the government in Wall Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23

And while we are on thtis topic may we draw attention to a recent edict of Amos w. W. Woodeoek. prohibition administra- tor. He says that no Olympic athlete will be allowed to include wine or beer in their training diet this summer. That might seem like presumption on Mir Woodcock's part. but. of course, he merely means that if foreign athletes attempt to import wines and beers and transport them to Los Angeles they will be subject to arrest the same as citizens of this country. We don't suppose that this will cause the Olympic games to prove flop but it may draw some eaustc remarks from across the Atlantic. And by the way, didn't Congress start to do some- thing about this state of affairs We thought that the foreign contingents were going to be allowed to bring in sufficient wine or beer for training purposes. It would be a friendly gesture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
To-day's Selected Poem,
TO MISS SPRING.

(By Arthur L. Lippmann in the New York Times) I'm peevish and pettish and won't make a fetish Of you. my coquettish young miss. We've handed your season acclaim beyond reason,
 And though it be treason. let this Occasion a showdown to give you the low down,
 So please put that bow down and hear Some fatherly chatter concerning the matter
 Of you and your conduct each year. You're spoiled with attention and lyrical mem
 tion:
 Your nose in ascension is plain. Your praise must be hearty The life of The
 Party,
 My smarty, you'd ever remain. Poor Summer and Autumn! You've skillfully
 fought 'em
 And taught 'em to take back seat. While Winter. the mellow and kindly old fell
 low
 Must below a dirge of defeat. You stand in the spotlight, demand that its hot light
 Beat fiercely on all that you do. Your head Is gigantic since poets romantic
 Applaud every antie for you. We'll. you go to blazcS. I'll not pen your
 praises
 Some season moro modest fi Eng Instead of ofheious commanding. capricions But-oh.how-d delicious Mss Spring!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
Comfortable Washington

A visitor in Washington comments with surprise on how little that city has felt the depression. The tourist business has fallen off, but otherwise things go on as usual. The retail stores had good year in l93l. The restaurants and theaters are floutishing. The answer is simple he says. Govern. ment employees have suffered no cut in in- come. Their living costs are down. and they feel richer and have more money to spend for luxuries and semi-luxurics than ever before" tHa
 Lucky dogs Let us not envy them. The situation is unfortunate. though, for the country as whole. It helps to explain why so many men in public life at Washington do not seem to grasp the seriousness of some of the nations present economic problem. They are living in too cheerful an atmos. phere to realize what is going on elsewhere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
Rocky Road to the Law

' In one of the states that require two years
 of college work before the study of law, the
 Ear association is urging preliminary col
 kge course of four years. A critic calls this
 broposal "a blow at the youth of the state.
 The present requirements, he insists, are
 severe enough, and raising them will cause
 Entold hardships to students in moderate
 Circumstances. He accuses the bar associa-
 gon of trying to create monopoly by ob-
 strueting the right of capable individuals in their struggle for existence
 A Surely this critic overlooks some impress Eve facts. One of them is the effort being hade by enlightened lawyers throughout She country to raise the standard of their profession. as the medical profession has Hone. Is it possible that the educational
 andards of those making our laws oper- zting our courts of justice. directing our public policies and guiding our business to sc great an extent, can be too high? The 2bublie in the past has suffered too much kom cheap lawyers. There is more need Shan ever of the best lawyers possible. q There is another factor too. It is Probably wise policy. and kindly one in [hc long run. to make admittanee 10 the Profession SO slow and difficult as to dis (bursee all but the most determined and 1bIe Tn recent years there has been so 'rcaf an ovcr-production of lawyers that il |as become difficult for most of them 10 kske decent living. The professions <ith the exception of medicine and eng'' a<<rin9. have been over-erowded. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23

Results count more than cost of opera ton, declares C. E, Huff, president of the National Grain Corporation. Right, MT Huff. but that doesn't still excuse the ab- normally high salaries that certain exeeu- tives of the Federal Farm Board subsidiaries are drawing down every year. If these sub- sdiaries were accomplishing all that Mir Huff believes them to be why should Uncle Sam have to pass law distributing sur. plus grain in farm board granaries? We think that Senator Borah was on the right track when he urged reduction of the sal- aries of several of these hgh-paid officials. Furthermore the Federal Farm Board cant be regarded as the miracle worker that Il was hailed to be few years back. True it has enabled California fruit growers to weather the financial storms but it had to cireumvent the laws of the nation to do so. Not that we think this particular of- fense heinous one. In fact. it is eXeus- able. but it is rather funny to see one gov erenment agency enforcing law and an- other agency breaking it. And if the fruit concentrates and juices that are sold by these united fruit growers of California aren't illegal when consumed in the home then thousands of citizens have lost their power of taste and smell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
Here, There And EuervDhere

Some economists, of course. might point out that cheese standard Is almost certain to have some holes in 1t. For instance, there would be difficulties in set- ting foreign exchange" ratios for Gorgonzoia, Camembcrt and Edam. And politicians no doubt arc aware of the startling possibilities which would arise with q wide adoption of cheese as q monetary stand ard. It would seem, for instance. that Switzerland might easily dominate the rest of tho world by means of It's reserves. or n nib- bling conspiracy In the rodent realm might subject cheese finance to n long period of defation.
 However. the plan sounds inter- esting. A little examination prob. ably would reveal that the gold standard is still operating in Leroy and that the value of certificates Tn terms of prices is based on Cana-- dian money. The experiment would seem to show, nevertheless. that intelligent management of affairs Is indispensable in the workings of any monetary standard. ana that mankind has not yet exhaust ed its ability to make gold behave'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23

Connecticut is in the throes of rabbit boom according to the State Department of Agriculture. But before investing in pair of rabbits that are supposed to make your fortune in year. listen to some figures that have been procured fromN California. where the biggest rabbit raising business in the nation is located. In 1891 the average total gross income per doe was $l0.66, while the average total gross expense was $l3.3S, or a net loss of $2.72 per doe All of which might indicate that it is better to do some investigating before attempting to make some easy money overnight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
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Eurther Gerrmnn Successcs

aOGEIIhuu GuNtNS1GS
 On March 23, 1918, the great German offensive in Picardy con- tinued, the attackers driving the British back more than five miles on 25-mile front.
 German bulletins on the battle said that their troops were on schedule in the drive and had talk en more than 25.000 prisoners.
 The Fifth British army, under General Cough. was in full retreat and was almost demoralized. the German reports said. Tho group in question was composed of 2oo,- 900 veteran troops.
 Admitting that the fate of the war hung in the balance, French divisions were hastily rushed into the breach made between the Brit ish and French lines and succeeded in stopping. for the time. the Ger man assaults. In this phase of the action 30,000 French troops were opposed by nearly 15o,ooo Ger mans.
 Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig in command of the British forces in France, asked for further French and American endorsements im- mediately in view of the prospects for still further attacks from new German divisions reported to have been moved into the salient created by the offensive of the three pre- vious days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
At He National Capitol DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER A Digest of Who's Who and Whats What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER

the wars evil in fluences," he con- tinued. But justice often as- sumes a partisan or social aspect which prevents respect for courts and officials. We <can't arouse enough public sentiment under the present political system.
 At the root of i" all Is the fact that the people ought to in. sist on honesty and efficiency and keep their local, state and national governments cfeaned up."
 People or Automobiles
 Attorney General Mitchell wrote the Senate Judiciary Committee that 1t had been reported to him that in Kidnapping cases local au- thorities, because of inefficiency or corruption, have failed to afford protection"
 But direct and primary respon- sibility rests on state authorities, he said, and the federal burden of enforcing criminal laws already is "execeedingly heavy"
 He agreed, however, that 1t was more heinous to steal people and take them across state lines than automobiles - which constitutes a federal offense and that tho added cost of enforcing a federal anti-kidnaping law would not be great.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
NEA Service Writer


 Washington = The rising wave of kidnapings which culminated in the abduction of, the Lindbergh baby is part of a general crime in' crease which has It's roots in com- munity inertia and dishonesty and inefficiency in government. That view Is shared by Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska and Congressman Hatton W. Summers of Texas, chairman of the Senate and House Judiciary Committees which have considered the bills to mako interstate Kidnapping a fed eral offense, punishable by death or life Imprisonment.
 Attorney General Mitchell agrees that "the breakdown of state au- thority" in Kidnapping cases is "dis- turbing."
 People Lying Down
 "The Lindbergh incident holds the possibility of arousing people to the fact that they have been lying down on the job by allowing their states and local officials to do so," says Summers, former dis. trict attorney.
 "There Is basis. for the request for federal assistance when kid. mapping victims are taken across state lines, but kidnapings occur within the states themselves and no kidnaper remains sitting on a state line." :.
 Not only kidnapings, but all crimes, are on the increasc,"' says Senator Norris, who has been both prosecutor and a judge. That incidentally. Is one reason havent blamed the many prohibition viola tions on prohibition itself.
 BIancs Corruption
 My own idea Is that corruption In high places Is an important cause of disregard for law. Where corruption exists all the people are affected. They see those high in official or social life getting away with 1t. Then men who have been partially dishonest and those with criminal leanings become danger ous criminals. When one class doesn't receive justice and another does, there Is always q crime in- crease. Realization that justice IS often partial has grown in the last 15 years. When Justice becomes expensive 1t often, goes astraV. :.
 "Economic conditions have had something to do with increased lawlessness and war has been a larger factor than usually supposed. War tends to increase in equality and the power of wealth to domi- nate and control. War is q brutal izer. It Is mass murder and low CTS everybody's standards. When q whole people goes in for de- struction of life and porperty their hearts are hardened to the liner sensibilities that should be in all hearts"
 Voted Against War
 Norris Is the only senator who voted against the World War, but has, nevertheless, been continued In office by his state.
 If dishonesty In government were rapidly punished and law ad- ministered to all alike, the power. full and weak, 1t would have had a wonderfully good effect despite
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
So They Say


 I considered 1t my patriotic duty to be the candidate of the Ger man people for the presidency. Paul von Hindenburg, president of Germany.
  Why at the hour should con- gress bring in this sales tax, which will not restore confidence in busi- ness, but rather destroy 1t? Congressman Grant Mouser, Jr, of Ohio.
 The government went into the shipping business, into the wheat business and into the cotton busi- ness. Recently. 1t has gone into the banking business. -F. F. Williamson, president. New York Central.
 Credit bureaus, thruogh the use of their sense of humor, are still believing that 99 per cent of the people are honest. Miss Catherine Doody, president. Cleveland Women's Credit Association.
 We know we have difficulties. but. please God, we will overcome them. -Eamonn de Valera. president of the Irish Free State. Life is a struggle in peace as well as in time of war. Andre Tardieu, premier Of
 France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
THE BI.IzzARDs OF 's2.
(New Haven Register)

(NeW Haven ReBlster)
 This winter of 1032 seems de- termIned upon setting up enough yararies to make itself well he. membered as on all-around freak. IL has thrown most of the tradi- tions of at least recent years in- to the discard. It has kept the thermometer cavorting around m places where 1t has no business being at such season. II mas ployed mean tricks on the coai men by making coal one or the lesser necessities when 1t ought to be one of the major needs. It has done It's best to put the na. tural ice men out of business: It has shamed the weather prophets. And apparently 1t has saved It's best stunts for the very last.
 Dates probably had nothing to dow ith it, but it is little bit strange that on the very eye or the "Blizzard of 'SS" should come the East's heaviest snows or the wear. And while the, blizzards, which just now have shut Tn most of upper New York state, may not rank even with the one which made 1888 celebrated for all time. there is one factor that brings them pretty close to that level of fame. That storm A years ago this week was single. The event this year was double. Dozens of towns had hardly shoveled them selves out of the grip of one ter rife blizzard when they had to begin all over again. shovelling themselves out of another.
 For a long time this winter Will be remembered as that of the "Blizzards of '32." And perhaps those who were in it will be Q lot older before they see another middle of March in which the mercury went down to 10 above zera south of the Mason Dixon line and to 12 above in New Haven. We won't expect again very soon a winter that in it's last hours brings So much snow within a few hundred miles of us that a physi- elan has to draw his patient to q hospital on a sled. f'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
A Book a Day
 by BRUCE CATION
They Opened Up The Wild West

Just a century ago, Americans knew less about the territory west of Missouri and Iowa than they know to-day about darkest Africa.
 Millions of buffalo roamed the open plains. Beaver in countless numbers swarmed along the mountain streams. No man knew just how far away California might be-, or where the best pass through the Rockies was. and Great Salt Lake was just a legend hinted at by adventurers. Any dream could come true and no man knew what marvels were yet to be discovered.
 Tn this time and setting Stew art Edward White has cast his novel, "The Long Rifle" and it is as spirited tale of romantic ad- venture as you might care to read.
 His hero is the grandson of a man who went into Kentucky with Daniel Boone. He leaves his home on a Pennsylvania farm. goes. to St Louis and joins forces with two wild mountain mem those unspeakably adventuresome trappers who went far itno the west each year for furs, who loved the empty wilderness and who. in spite of themselves, were the chief factors in opening 1t for civilization.
 MT White lets you watch them as they do this; let's you see the interplay of forces which annihi- lated the buffalo. crushed the In- dian and peopied tremendous wilderness in a few short decades. Now and then he forgets his nar- rative in the fascination of de- scribing the historical panorama. but 1t doesn't matter--the story is . bit Lcatherstocki king-ish here and there anyway.
 "The Long Rifie' won't win any Pulitzer prizes. but you'lI like It very much if you have any feel. ings at all for those coiorful old days. 1t is published by Double- day, poran X Co. and sells for 32,DO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23

Old timers must recall the name of Rieh- ard E. Lynch. He was star of the variety stage of 30 years ago. Variety has since de- generated to vaudeville He died in Detroit this week at the age of 63. His last five years of life were spent as clerk in the De- troit Traffic Court. George M. Conan. who knows a good "hoofer" if any man does, called Lynch the greatest clog dancer of his time" Doubtless those who recall him will agree in this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
ON THE CHEESE STANDARD
Christian Science Monltor)

Christian Science Monitor)
 Cheese holds place of consid- erable value on the daily menu of many families throughout the world. But hardly would one say that 1t was "worth its weight in gold" Nevertheless. in the town of Leroy, Saskatchewan, cheese re- gently has been adopted as the monetary standard.
 The reason for the Leroyans' go- ing off tho gold standard onto the cheese originated last year when 1t was proposed to rebuild the cheese factory. Capital for the pur- pose being difficult to obtain. coup ons were isued bearing the fac- tory's pr6mise to pay 50 cents for every 100 pounds of milk. redeem able when the cheese into which the milk was to be made should actually be sold. The plan. which now has been in progress for some time, has proved so satisfa ctory that milk coupons of thes cheese factory are now reported to be cir- culating in the community as readily as cash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
IS WOMEN STATION MASTERS

Glasgow - (UP) Eighteen of scotland's railroad station masters are wonicn. it was revealed when n new appointment was made at lil- yergnrry. Most of them preside over small railroad depots in the Highlands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23

average young fellow. who may have a wholly wrong idea of the situation. might do better in some other field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
Personal Health Service (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or treatment. will be answered by Dr Brady. Address him. care of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
$50 POUND STURGEON CAUGHT

Fort Fraser. E. c. tUP) = A sturgen measuring nine feet. -Four weighed $50 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23

That Sin-Japanes war has its merits, too. Look how many unemployed war corre- spondents it has saved from the dole
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
wv ITS COMING

| "Where are you going my pretty | maid?"
 Said smarty Samuel Blinks, "I'm going out to East Mountain" she said, "To golf on the municipal links" o-O-o Marriage is division. Two divide what ordinarily 1t takes one to live | on. o-O-o The kid who starts life as a bootblack may end up as a manu- facturer of shoe polish. You never can tell.
 Capital punishment may consist of sending a man to Washington. o-O-o The voice of a minority Is like the voice of conscience, soft but penetrating.
 Politics makes strange bed fellows, especially in a politi- cal dormitory.
 o-O-o Electric clocks always run at current rates.
 O-O-o
 SEZ YOU The weather man, the weather
 man,
 He sure gives me pain. When he says the sun is due to
 shine,
 It means either snow or rain.
 o-O-0 The dole is merely a commer- cialized name for charity that the rich seek to escape.
 o-O-o Many an artist paints his mis- tress and the public acclaim 1t as masterpiece.
 o-O--o This completes our regular mid- week program. It came to you over DBD and was broadcast by the Waterbury Evening Democrat. pioneer in this type of newspaper work. We are signing off at this time. to be back on the cir again tomorrow evening at the usual time.
 0-O--o Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23

Are you getting bored with current de- teetve feton9" asks magazine writer. No. We don't read it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 6:37 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
DING. DING

A voice tn the dark, A knock at the door, Dlsmantlc the still,
 Here comes the law.
 -G. w. R.
 o-O-o Every time n star falls--another talkle has gone blotto in Holly wood.
 o-O-o The Japs and Chinese are at 1t again in Manchurla. Which probably explains why thero are no unemployed over there.
 o-O-o Many c house warming party makes hot story for some scan- dol sheet.
 o-O--o A good cook is one who cooks up meals, not stories about the neighbors.
 o--O--o In the good old days, lovers lane was Q path, not an auto track into the woods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-23
Good evening.
 o-O-%o TO AN EASTER LILY
"A SMILES THE THING"

" AIN EhO I EN ILL Beauty of the Eastertide. Is yours to have and hold. Your purity attracts the world
 Each year your story's told. For Solomon. the Good Book says,
 In glory of the king, Was not arrayed in all his robes.
 Like thee, of which we sing. Immaculate in sorrows tears,
 You come on Easter day, To tell of Christ, the risen king,
 The stone they rolled away. We see in you the purity.
 The beauty and the breath Of Christ who died on Calvary.
 To triumph over death. An lily, may your tribe increase.
 As we march to the cross, Accounting profits of the faith.
 Unmindful of the loss, May we grow on in splendor rage,
 Find life amid the gloom, The resurrection of new hope.
 From Easters lilied tomb. o-O--o
 Truth, like murder and hole In the heel of your stocking, will out. o-O-o TO be perfectly frank, many an Easter egg is dead long be-
 fore it's dyed. o-O--o
 Don't let B. o, spoil your P. A. for Easter. o--O-o Congress has decided 1t will
 not investigate the stock mar
 ket. Unless congress goes
 home, we're going to move for
 it's Investigation. o--O-o
 Fair weather is predicted for Easter Sunday although the stores are offering spring umbrellas as a sort of emergency measure. o-O-o