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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
NEA Service Writer

i
| Neutrality-suspicious. get to ask
ing why, since congress authorized
1926, 200 for flood control nearly
four years ago, floods still occur
in the Mississippi valley.
The answer Is that there have
been no Mississippi river floods
this year and PROBABLY won't be
any, that recent floods have &C.
| CURED On tributaries at points con-
siderably removed from the Missi-
ssippi and that the big 10-year
federal flood control program I'M
dertakes to control only the Missis-
sippi itself. Also, as Calvin Coolidge
once said, the government can't
insure citizens against storms,
floods and other natural catastro-
piles.
1t appears now that there will be
no Mississippi river flood this
spring. The river hasn't even
You never can tell, though. until
is still low at that time 1t won't
swell high enough subsequently to
do any damage. 1t hasn't over
| flowed the banks for a year and
Is now 20 or 80 feet below the point
it reaches when 1t gets really bad,
according to the army engineers,
who handle the flood control pro-
ject.
The project undertakes to pro-
tect the alluvial valley from Miss
issippi flood waters, but the only
thing the flood control act provided
for tributary streams was that fed
eral money might be sspent on
them in case of emergency for res
cue work, maintenance and repair.
The army engineers have rushed
| in with sandbags and other aid
during the recent overflow of the
Tallahatchie river in Mississippi
state.
The tributaries thus covered
stretch from the Appalachian noun
tains to the Rockies, and none Of
them, according to information
here, has q levee system adequate
for protection of its entire valley
in case OF peak floods. in two
months following Nov II more than
Fl inches of rain fell in the ITALIA
| tatchie- Yazoo basin and the waters
| found weak levees to break through
at some spots and no levees at all
at others. Some communities on
tributaries haven't levees because
they aren't worth the expense and
food waters, coming before the
crop season, sometimes do more
good than harm except for the
general inconvenience.
Mississippi river flood control
works have been greatly strength
ened since the disastrous 1877 floods,
with their huge life and property
loss. Even in 1929 the greatest vol
ume Of water that ever went down
the stream-except in 1927-passed
along without making single
crevass. And two more years Of
levee building and reinforcement
have since passed. When the pro-
ject Is completed the army engi-
neers are sure the control system
will be able to take care of even
such water rush as that of 1927.
The known weak spots in the levee
line already have been plugged and
backstopped.
About $127.000,000 Of the au-
thorized expenditure has been APP
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
Showing Preference

! Invocation of law passed by the 1881
Legislature may result in the dismissal of all
men working upon state institution con-
! struction jobs who are not residents of this
state. According to all reports already 100
men have been laid off on various pro jects,
. since they were proved to be from other
states 1t is hard to find fault with such
ruling, yet there will be those who will
point out that somewhat similar mandate
in Massachusetts, caused considerable unrest
in this state The Bay State ruled that all
highway construction work must be award
ed to Bay State contractors. This resulted
! in one instance in a refusal by the federal
government to contribute its share of fed
eral aid road until the contract has been
awarded to the lowest bidder, a Connecticut
firm.
We presume that Governor Ely and his
executive council had invoked this legislation
with the same intent that our legislators had
in 1881. The law they passed declared
. among other things that preference shall
be given to citizens Of the state in work
upon state institutions. The same motive.
Of course. actuated our law makers as it did
tnOSe IN NldSSdenuSettS Wnen tDey decided
that only their own contractors should get
highway contracts. While there was never
any official complaint from Connecticut
when Massachusetts, ruled out-of state con-
tractors bids out there was considerable
grumblng and talk of reciprocation. 1t
seems to have arrived.
However, there is less apt TO be adverse
criticism of Connecticut's action in limiting
employment on public construction to local
citizens. While we all have a common bond
in these hard times each state must look after
itself as best it can. Lack of employment is
as noticeable in one New England state as
another We don't blame states to limit
employment on public construction. 1t is
the only way that work can be kept at
home. However, we must be ready to ac-
cept the same thing in other states. Such
actions cannot be confined to one alone.
And we certainly can appreciate Massaehu-
sets attitude with regard to state highway
construction much better now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
.
DING, DING

Sing Il song OF six pence,
Pockets full OF rye,
Use the six pence for bride,
When federal men are nigh.
600
It's the weak sister who gener-
ALLY pulls the strong brother her
way.
When they speak about poll
tics being in the heat of a
campaign, they have reference
to the hot air.
o-O-o
Years ago people would move at
a magic lantern show. Now they
sit still at a movie.
o--O--O
What the world needs is
school where yes men can be
taught to say mo"
600
Marriage Is very often the first
step woman takes along the road
to divorce.
China refuses to declare war
on Japan. Huh, why call
cop after the burglar has gone.
600
Keep on the RIGHT side of
success and you'll never get<LEFT.
600
They say business Is pick
ing UP for the cough DROP
manufacturers.
600
The man who packs cards prob
ably serves as an apprentice in a
sardine factory.
600
They claim bridge has helped
the nation to forget the depres-
sion. Bridged the expanse, pre-
sumo.
Speaking OF windy corners,
Officer Bill Mccarthy almost
had to use an anchor as he
directed traffic at the Grieve-
Bisset- Holland crossing this
morning.
o--O-o
This concludes our broadcast this
evening. 1t came to you over DID
and was broadcast by the Water
bury Evening Democrat, pioneer In
this type OF newspaper work. We
are singing off at this time. to be
back on the air again Tomorrow
evening at the usual hour.
o---O--o
Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1873
Too Many Votes

Recent news dispatches credited Connec-
tieut with 20 votes at the national eonven-
ton. The Official call for the gathering
from Jouett Shouse is rather misleading in
several respects. In the first place it was
not dispatched to any of the prominent
democratic officials in this state - the
chairman, secretary or the national commit
teemen. 1t was sent to the office of the
Secretary of State. However, such mistakes
can happen even in the best OF
regulated families. We could appreciate
MIR Shouse's explanation of Connectieut's
twenty votes To the best of our knowl-
edge this state is only entitled to sixteen this
year. We are sure the report of twenty is
wrong.
Four years ago Connecticut had fourteen
votes at the convention in Houston, Texas.
OF course ten were delegates from the five
congressional districts, while the remaining
& four were elected at large. According to
/. democratic party law each state is allowed
! two delegates for every representative and
senator in congress- usually four of these
I delegates being elected at large. Oftentimes
. more than four delegates at-large are sent to
/. the convention. However, this year Con-
necticut will elect six representatives and
hence will receive two additional delegates
or sixteen, according to our computation.
The call from Mr. Shouse is somewhat
. confusing. For example he states that there
will be sixteen delegates. each with one vote:
Z. IL, IL
large, each with one-half vote. The sum
total is twenty votes. All we'll and good
but usually the state central committee de-
.cides how many actual delegates it will send
to the national convention. In past years
Connecticut has often elected more delegates
than its actual number of votes but has as
signed fraction of one entire vote to the
delegate. Thus no delegates vote counts
any more than his neighbors. but a some
what larger delegation is permitted. In
year such as 1882 there is sure to be more
aspirants seeking delegates seats than the
actual number. Already there has been dis
eussion of fractional representation.
! We feel confident that the Shouse call
has been misinterpreted at some source.
whether at its origin or reception. Every
body knows that the democrats will get two
more delegates than they had in 1928. and
as there were only fourteen in that year.
sixteen. instead of twenty seems indicated.
Probably the mistake will be corrected
shortly, but in the meantime the democratic
state central committee had better plan on
exercising sixteen and not twenty votes. Ii
can elect as many delegates as it pleases pro-
vided their total vote does not exceed the
allotted figure. And that is sixteen not
twenty. we know.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
At The National Capitol
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER
Digest of Who's Who and What's What
BY RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER

propriated, including $4,000, 900
for the fiscal year. Most of the
money goes for strengthening and
changing levees, but there are al
so the nearly completed fioodways
above New Orleans and at New
Madrid, and q large amount of re-
vetment and navigation work in the
project. 1t is conceded that all flood
waters can't always be kept in the
river channel, and certain places
have been left where food waters
are expected to escape as a matter
of course. Attempts have been made
to make the government buy about
100000 acres OF the land theo-
retically subject to such overflow.
In four years about 800 miles
of the 1000 miles of Mississippi
river levees have been fixed. The
levees run from 10 to 80 feet high.
The number of men employed on
the project has varied from $500
to nearly 10000. About 100000
900 cubic yards of earth have been
placed in the levees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
Good evening.
900
FEBRUARY

February, short and sweet,
Month of snow and hail and
sleet,
Month of birthdays. heaps of fun,
Lincoln, Valentine, Washington.
Month when landlords get break,
Two less days, for heavens sake,
February. ah, you're here.
And it's leap year. yes. my dear.
Bachelors shaking in their shoes.
Stumble on and sing their blues,
Seem afraid to take a chance,
Girls don't even get glance.
'Fraid that they'll get in jam.
Gosh, I'd laugh if Art
Cossham-
Whispered yes" to some femme,
As she wiggled on his knee.
February. short and sweet.
Month of snow and hail and
sleet,
Month of birthdays. heaps of fun,
George Lincoln and Abe
Washington.
There l go. what a mistake,
Some hist'ry teachers heart III
break,
But this is just in fun. you see,
III tell the eock-eyed world. it
o--O-o
This Is the period of reconstruct
ton. And the best way to recon-
struct is to go out and buy conf
dence.
Every weakness puts another
link in the chain of personal
slavery.
O-O-O
Life may be a bowl Of cherries to
the human race, but it's just an
other jar of crackers to the par
rots.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
M TODAY So
{ WORLD WAR \
ANNIVERSARY
&H4 ofHHE
MARCH MADE CHIEF

On February ], 1918, Maj Gen
Peyton C. March was appointed
chief of staff Of the United States
army.
Maj Gen March succeeded Gen.
eral Bliss, who continued on fur
Tough as American military repre-
sentative on the interallied war
council. At the time of his ap-
pointment, Maj Gen March was
chief Of artillery under General
Pershing.
The Ukranian republic was rec
ognized by Germany and Austria
Hungary. The Bolsheviki cap
tured Odessa and Orenburg. and
took the Alexander Nevsky monas-
terry in Petrograd.
A counter-revolutiona move-r
ment headed by Sinebrukoff and
Wolk was discovered in Petrograd.
Wolk was arrested and killed.
The Tartars held q constituent
assembly in the ancient Tartar
capital, Bakhtchisarai, and an
nounced tire establishment Of an
autonomous Crimean republic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
WE BACHELORS

Brief life is here our portion,
Consider this, dear cd,
Accept this little caution,
Or freedom will be dead.
Days and moments flying,
Blend the single with the wed,
We poor bucks will be Assigning
And for your scalp a-lying,
II this leap year news is fed,
From your pen
10 dear La Femme.
Art Cossham, Bristol.
o-O-o
The man who saves something
for o. rainy day generally gets
caught without 1t in a cloudburst,
600
Perhaps it's leap year in
Japan and the maidens over
there are sending their soldiers
out in search of household
utensils, starting with China.
600
The Grounding makes his annual
debut tomorrow. And this Is an
opportune time to pull Gap"
Hauerwas' classic. "A grounding"
says the cap, sis sausage"
O-O-o
The rent hog came out this
morning, the ground hog comes out
tomorrow morning and the news
hog Is out every morning.
600
Man cannot live on bread
alone. He must have jell or
butter in addition. Or a little
molasSes.
600
If England and the u. s. take a
hand in China, the poor Japs may
suddenly find themselves "Shang-
haied."
o--O--o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
THE FATE OF TREES
Hartford Courant)

Years ago. George P. Morris saw
a man preparing to fell a great
elm tree, but the axman relent-
ed when he was paid SO to let
the tree live. The preserver OF
the tree was a friend of Morris,
and the latter wrote a poem,
"Woodman, Spare that Tree"
which gave him fame for time.
For at least q score Of years, lads
In the rural schools detained It.
albeit with great mental anguish.
Let us be thankful for the
poem and for those who once re-
cited It, since 1t melted one gen.
Grafton, at least, to plant trees.
Perhaps twice In a century New
Englanders have an urge to plant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01

national; communism and sovietism run
ming amuek in Europe and looking long
ingly over here: our own institutions threat
ened by highly organized groups and min
critics which know what they want and
descend on congress to get it :" A
maximum of government and minimum
of freedom instead of the reverse is what
Governor Richie terms it. And he's right,
oh. 50 right.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
Japan Putting 1t Over

This is not the first time Japan has tried
10 swallow China There was the famous
treaty that Japan tried to force down Chinas
Afoat back in 1915. with its II points,
Shieh would have put China entirely at
IJapan's mercy. miltarily. governmentslly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01

The project for a new bridge
across the Thames at London to
cost from 100000 to S10,000,000
has benn shelved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
QUOTATIONS

/ love women. Ns
Edgar Wallace. British novel;
list.
+ The final solution for unemploy-
ment Is work.
Calvin Coolidge.
When Ziegfeld made that crack
about my being the most something
or other girl in Hollywood, I
thought he must have been kid
ding.
sally Eilers. movie actress.
There is no need for > referen.
DUN.
DIR Daniel Polling. chairman AL
lied Forces for Prohibition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01
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 DIR Brady
Address him, care of the Democrat, sending
stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01

Chicago's motto has changed from Il
VIII to II Wish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01

All vehicles must be lighted not later than
5:38 tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-01

WEAF and VITO will continue their
sychronized programs for some time under
recent ruling of the Federal Radio COM
mission. Numerous complaints had been
registered. especially from New Haven, that
the synchronization was running reception.
Investigation proved. however, that it was
mt SO much the synchronization as the To-
cality. New Haven happens to be in an
area in which reception just now is poor.
1t seems to us that those soft areas travel.
SO New Haven may some day find its re-
ception greatly improved.
Be patient with Congress. It's terrible
strain, right now, being politician and
statesman at the same time
Chicagos motto has changed from Il
VIII to Il Wish.
All vehicles must be lighted not later than
5:38 tonight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-22
TWO FL EETS
 IN AIR RAGE
 TO CLEVELAND
One Group Leaves Pacific and Other Hops Off
 from Washington

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. a. Two fleets of racing airplanes, one from the Atlantic and the other from the Pacific, entered the sec- ond lap of the Cord Transcontin- ental Air Derby Contest to end next Saturday, one of the main events of the National Air Races.
 Forty eight men and eight wom- en are in the Pacific group start ing from Los Angeles. They have landed at Yuma, Arizona, on the first lap.
 Art Carnahan, Illinois flier, is winner of the Los Angeles-Yuma lap, having a perfect score in points and handicap rating. Roy Hunt was second and Mrs. Gladys O'Don- nell was third.
 The Atlantic group started from Washington, D. O., and ended the first lap at Winston Salem, North Carolina. The group consists of 28 entries. Cecil Coffrin was forced down by engine trouble. Fred Dorset lead into Winston-Salem.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-22
CAPT. INCLUSION GETS WELCOME
 IN N. Y. CITY
Scot Aviator Intends to Fly Back to England in
 Tiny Plane

NEW. YORK. Aug. 22.-Tired and little bewildered by the reception he received, Capt. J. A. Mollison brought his tiny plane Hearts Content" down here yesterday after the first solo flight from Europe.
 The Scot aviator, hailed as Eng lands Lindbergh, announced he would take off very soon for re- turn flight to England, and al- though he said he found the vest ward crossing very difficult, there is no possibility whatever that his plans to fly back will be abandoned.
 You can't miss on the eastward trip" Capt. Mollison said.
 Two thousand were at the field here when he landed from Penny field, New Brunswick, 60O-mile flight.
 His total flying time from Mar mock, Ireland, to New York City was 36 hours and one minute. with stops at Pennyfield and St. Johns.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-22
Has Hopeful
 OutIOOk for
 U.S.Shipping
Huge Steamship Washing ton Launched Fleet
 Is Increasing

CAMDEN, N. J., Aug. 22.- A hopeful vision of the future of American shipping is seen by Chairman T. w. O'Connor, of the Shipping Board. in the launching of the new huge steamship Wash ington here last Saturday.
 This latest and largest addition to the fleet, about ao be given the name of patriot, who brought our freedom as nation, will help us still further to achieve great CT measure of independence on the sea-" said OConnor, just be- fore the ship was freed from the ways and slid into the water.
 "A few years ago there were but four American ships trading be- tween this country and Europe, i" said Chairman O'Connor, but to- day there are nearly 200 American ships operating across the Atltntic, owned and officered by American citizens, equipped to furnish a su- perior service and sailing regu- larly. They have brought out to a large degree our independence from foreign shipowners."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-22
NEW CONQUEST
 l. IS NT|M ATED CHINA REGION
Japanese Reported Having Eyes on Province
 of !ehol

TOKYO, Aug. zz.-A statement attributed to official quarters, said it is only a question of time when strong action will be taken to make Jehol Province part of the newly created independent State of Man chukuo.
 Dispatches from Japanese cor respondents at Chinchow, Man churia, report the Japanese have routed Chinese regulars in sharp battle near Peipiano, Jehol Prov ince.
 The Japanese War Office denied the army has assumed the offen- sive and that an invasion on a large scale in the Province was to be attempted.
 The Province of Jehol divides China proper from Manchuria.
 The reported clash is said to be purely local but intimations are favorable, it is said, for de- termined Japanese action.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-22
H|TLER|TES ARE TO DIE

BEUTHEN, Germany, Aug. 22.-- Five members of the Hitler Ma tional Socialist Party were today sentenced to death by a speed court. They were convicted of acts of terrorism and charged with fat ally beating a Communist.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-22
PRIEST, ALSO
 WOMAN FOUND
 DEAD, MYSTERY
Clergyman Slumped Over Auto Wheel School
 Teacher Tn Bedroom

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Aug. a. The death of the Rev. Joseph Cournoyer, Catholic Priest, whose body was found in his garage a few hours after Miss Levinia Mor- an, public school teacher, was found dead in the Parish House of St. Louis Church, is attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning, by Coroner Corrigan.
 The Coroner declined to say whether the Priest, aged 43, died accidentally while seated in his car and announced the autopsy ever the woman's body was not completed.
 Woman in Bedroom
 The woman was found in bed- room in the Parish House on Fri day by tEe police after the Priest had not been seen for two days. The body was fully clothed except for a dress which the coroner said had not been found.
 Investigators expressed the belief she was keeping house for the Priest in the absence of his sisters.
 Slumped Over Wheel
 The Priests body was slumped over the steering wheel with his straw hat slipped down over hls face. Officials said the ignition on the car was turned on but the gasoline supply was low and the battery was nearly dead.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-22

feet on Second Street from Seward to Main, to replace old wooden pipe in low pressure system. New service pipes along this line.
 "(f) Several hundred feet of g. inch galvanized pipe along beach at Willoughby Avenue. etc. Total amount necessary cannot be stat ed at this time.
 A. There will be an additional emergency supply for fire protec- tion in winter. Arrangements have been made so that, when there is an actual shortage of water in the supply at Juneau, not caused by carelessness and unnecessary waste, additional water will be available.
 To Come From Gold Creek
 This water, which will come from Gold Creek above the mine, will be brought from the Hume of the Alaska Juneau Gold Min ing Company to the Water Com pany's intake, by means of an iron pipe line. to be constructed and made ready for use before November 1, 1882. Due credit should be given the mining com pany, and the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company for their cooperation in connection with this improvement. However, this does not mean that any care less waste of water can be indulged in. The people of Juneau must understand that in periods of cold weather the total available supply for the mine and city is limited, and it is to the interest of all that public sentiment shall be built up, which will bring pressure to bear against those who persist in selfishly take more than their share"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-22
D E FIR HUNTER. BREAKS SKULL IN. FALL OFF CLIFF
Accident Happens Near Sitka-Animals Plenti-
 ful Near Juneau

What is believed to be the first serious accident in connec- tion with the deer hunting season is reported from Sitka.
 In fall off a cliff Saturday, William Hawkins fractured his skull. He was helped to town, being packed at times, by his part ner, the trip requiring from 8 o'clock in the morning, the time of the mishap, until 4 in the af- ternoon. The injured man is in the hispital. The chances of re- covery is deemed favorable by Dr. J. c. Nicholson, attending physi- clan, but the sight of one eye is lost.
 Brought By Estebeth
 News of the misfortune was drought to Juneau by the motor ship Estebeth which returned this morning from her regular weekly voyage to Sitka and wayports.
 Deer in the neighborhood of Juneau is quite plentiful, according to hunters who went for some first of the season shooting over the weekend.
 Some Who Got Deer
 Among those who brought down good specimens are Minard Mill, Joseph Johnson, A. T. Koski, Bud Anderson, on Admiralty Island; Carl Jensen and Benjamin Messer on Douglas Island; Ed. Garnick, John Harris, Leonard Forest, Ar chic Jones and Thomas Rudolph
 Three animals were obtained at Hawk Inlet by a Yarty consisting of G. F. Freeburger, J. S. Mac Kinnon, Donald MacKinnon and Harry Sperling.