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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
Relief Wheat

It will be hard to drum up much oppos- ton to the Capper resolution, which directs that 40.000000 bushels of the wheat now held by the Farm Board shall be turned over to the Red Gross or other appropriate relief agencies for free distribution among the needy of the country Objections offered can hardly be based on anything more funda- mental than red tape. As far as the princi- pie is concerned. Americans cannot forget the wheat paid for by our government and distributed in Europe after the World war. I That makes a pretty convincing precedent if one is wanted.
 There are also the practical considerations that the wheat now on the boards hands is eating itself up in storage and insurance charges" that the government may really save money in the long run by giving it away, and that such disposal will interfere
 little if any with the purpose in view when the board bought the wheat. because it will not be thrown into the market. To most citizens, the main point is that it will be an obvious and praseworthy act of mercy,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
Unemployed Gold

There is considerable demand now for measures looking to new imitation. partou larly imitation of currency. which would be expected to lead to expansion in industry. trade and real estate. lnasmuch as the de- fation has obviously gone too far, this call for counter imitation sounds pretty req sonable. on the same principle as that which prescribes stmulant for a patient whose pulse and temperature have become sub normal.
 It does not follow. however. that any thing would be gained by the United States following the example of Great Britain and going off the gold basis. as some extreme inflationists are urging. Britain went off gold because she could not help herself America does not have to. There is so much gold in this country that. according to New York bank experts. all the inflatlon desired could easily be accomplished by merely releasing some of the surplus gold now in our treasury vaults.
 The governor of the New York Federal Reserve Bank said last month that the American gold reserves would permit an expansion of 100000 in Reserve Bank credit without bringing the reserve percentage below the legal minimum Such expansion" says the National City Bank Bulletin. would increase the loanable funds of the member banks by as much as S35,- 00.000.000." In comparison with this vast potential expansion. the operations of the S2. GOO 000O GOO Reconstruction Finance Corporation look trivial. Cannot some thing be done to revltallze credit and speed up circulation by using some of the idle yoldi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
Here, There And Euerywhere

mittee, the Declaration seems to affirm, but having created an octo- pus of light and power which charge "exorbitantly high rates," the people are so bound by it's powerful tentacles" that they sim- ply just can't shake themselves loose. But wait until the Federal Trade Commission" makes it's re- port scheduled for publication in April" showing how everybody is being robbed by the light and power insterests, and then see what happens! The people will be so stirred and such super-human strength will be theirs that no ten- taclcs of any octopus can prevent them from regaining their political freedom.
 The present indifference of the public to what 1t pays for cleo trcity is utterly beyond the com prehension of those who have taken 1t upon themselves to point tho way out, but the fact that rates were steadily lowered throughout the period of rising prices of other commodities may afford a partial explanation for the failure of in- dignation to assert itself.
 J1hVe CTHlty HHAUCIdI bCHeHIeTS been selling worthless securities to us, is Industry stagnant." does business hesitate." do the "jobless walk the streets? The answer is Yes" But why is this 50? Be- cause the men whom MT Roraback placed in office were "badly quail fled for service,'--and because we have been paying too much for electricity. So the honest minded and the courageous are called upon "to defy the social and economic chains which hold them in subjec- ion."--simile, perhaps, for the tentaclcs of the octopus,--and join with the Republican League of Connecticut, P. o. Box 554, Water bury, in an examination of this distressful situation. If this is done the right remedies will be found, there will be "a clean-up of both political parties." and Connecticut will emerge as a self-governinE state to enjoy all the rewards of its virtue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
The French Arms Plan

America is cold to the French proposal at Geneva. for an international army, with land. water and air branches. operating as world police force. Naturally we do not want any such armed power directed from abroad.
 The nations represented at the arms con ference are mostly increduous. Some states men think it is joke. A German delegate says. Its beautiful fable. but it lacks moral
 The moral is easily supplied by anyone who observes the reaction to the French plan. It is. Don't be premature
 Some day the nations will probably agree to such plan if they survive. 7 When they do. the powers proposing and sseondng it will prove their complete faith by simultaneously offering to disarm them selves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
UNITED AGAINST BOARDING
(Hartford Times)


 President Hoover's plea to the country that it cease hoarding cur rency deserves to be widely needed. The president cites the encourag- ing fact that currency withdrawals for the first time in many months the bank balances have shown an improved status in this respect. Whether. as MT Hoover feels, this is due to a return of confidence as a result of the establishment of the Reconstruction Finance corpora tion or is ascribable to other causes is not as important as the fact It. self.
 Should the operations of the new credit corporation produce a mo- ticeable effect on the stability of the banks as they well may, there is reason to hold that the public can aid or undo that beneficial re- suit. For many months now voices have been raised in many quarters in favor of, keeping the dollar in circulation. And the recent bank balance reports seems to give new ground for urging that funds be not stored away in safety deposit boxes Or their less modern equivalents, but be kept in circulation. At least the advice should be more welcome under these improved conditions.
 When representatives of many civic organizations meet with Presi- dent Hoover on Saturday to inaug- urate Q nationwide campaign for patriotic support of the currency, forces may be set in motion which as in time of war will again call upon Americans to do their "bit". this time by resisting the under standable but harmful impulse to hoard their funds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
WHAT TO DO ABOUT OANCET,

The nature and cause of cancer are still un- | known and therefore no specific cure is known | and the best means of prevention for any in dividual IS a matter of the opinion of his physi- | clan.
 | Probably more than one disease is covered l by the term "cancer." Physicians recognize at | least three distinct types of malignancy, first | carcinoma, the common internal organ cancer | of persons of mature age; second epitheliona, | the familiar surface or skin cancer of elderly persons; third sarcoma, the most rapidly de-
 velopng and most quickly fatal type of cancer
 of bone, gland or flesh of persons of any age, | even children.
 To the best of our present knowledge, no type of cancer is contagious, infectious com municable in any way, except by direct inocu- lation. Ordinary soap and water personal cleanliness is ample precaution for anybody to take in handling, living with or nursing a can ccr patient.
 Most students of cancer agree that cancer is not hereditary, but some students are inclined to think certain individuals born with deficiency of whatever 1t may be that keeps most of us immune from cancer. Not that one fig more likely to have cancer if ones parent grandparcnt had it. That certainly is not Cancer is so common that it is rather unus-
 ual for more than two generations of any family to escape it altogether. The wise man woman, when confronted | with any suspicion or possibility of cancer, ap plies at to his or her physician for exam | ination and advcc. The fool tries whatever quack treatment happens to be making the Ioudcst noise at the moment How may quack cancer remedies or uuack cancer headers be distinguished from reputable | ones? That is very easily done. If the remedy or the healer prctends promises or guarantees cure 1t or he B a humbug. The honest physi- elan holds out no promise of success, but only does the best he can. The success of the treat ment in any case depends largely upon early recognition of the nature of the trouble and prompt application of whatever treatment the case requires.
 Even the most indifferent layman must heed certain danger signals and beware of taking Il chance" by ignoring them postponing the visit to the physician. Some such danger signals are
 l. "Dyspepsia,' loss of weight and loss of strength developing in q man past middle age.
 2. Any small obstinate sore on cheek or lip of an elderly person, which refuses to heal or breaks open again and again.
 5. Any unusual discharge or bleeding from woman who has borne several children and who is past her mcnopausc
 1. Any alleged internal "piles" in a person past middle age whose health and strength be- gin to decline in9idiousy.
 PrOcastnatiOn, false modesty or in some i'm stances q reluctance to learn the truth, keeps many a victim of cancer from being cured.
 Surgery or clectro-surgery x-ray and diun, combinations of these the most potent remedies available for the treatment of cancer; in fact these are the only remedies justified by experience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15

Passage of the lame duck constitutional amendment by the House seems to be as- surcd carly this week. And unless all por- tents fail President Hoover will end decade or more of wrangling over these extraordi- nary sessions by affxing his signature to the resolution. It is too bad that it can not be then put into effect but. of course. must face legislative action in all the states or until three-fourths of them shall have ratified the amendment. There should be no opposition to the amendment. It is placing our congressional and presidential terms on purely business basis The old order has been sadly out of date for years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
NEA Service Writer


 Washington-Many visitors from out of town look up their own con- gressmen and are introduced to the president and have special guides take them through the various departments and bureaus in the capital. others find 1t more un- conventional and surprisingly en- tertainipg to look up Dr William M. Mann, director of the National Geological Park, and have him sct as escort through his Institution.
 As often as he does this, Bill Mann never tires of showing his animals. He is quite an entertain CT himself and, if he can be caught in the mood, can tell any number of anedotes about his explorations all over the world. Many exhibits in the Washington zoo, and in other ZOOS around the country, are products of his travels.
 One story he doesn't tire of re- beating is that which resulted in the largest collection in the world of those strange animals called Suripam toads. The story Is a joke on Mann, yet Mann can tell it In most entertaining manner.
 Surinam toads are an unusual fiat-bOdied variety of the frog fam fly, with broad webbed back feet and starry ends on their four-fing- cred feet in front. They look as though they had been mashed fiat by a steam roller. Sometimes they are called "pancake toads."
 These extraordinary creatures come from the region of the Gui- anas from the region of the Gull anaB In South America, the parti- cular ones at the zoo here having been sent up from Dutch Guiana. They are supposed to inhabit mucky, sluggish water.
 On his recent visit to British Guiana, Mann had wide ditch half a mile long drained and searched closely for these toads. but not one could be found. He gave up the job and was about to leave; an old native barber prom ised to get him a supply and ship them to him. Mann was only po- lltely interested--not to hurt the natives feelings--and promptly forgot about it.
 Back in Washington, Mann re- ceived q cable. It was from the barber in Guiana and advised him that 6 shipment of Surinam toads was on the way. Most likely they were ordinary "Bulo" toads, no more interesting than the common American variety he thought.
 When they got to Washington he was surprised to find they were the real thing and that they count ed to the amazing total of 92. Only four had died on the way, of q shipment of 9G.
 Mann his distributed several
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
A MARSH PLANT
(Hartford Courant)


 A resident of New Jersey writes to the New York Evening Post to say that the skunk cabbage is a deadly enemy of mosquitoes and gnats, urging that 1t should be planted in all moist places. Per- haps, but we surmise that Sym plocarpus foetidug demands shade as well as moisture. More than that, we have grave doubts as to its power to kill the pests men, toned. We have known the plant for more years than we care to think of. We know its blossom well: 1t probably is now showing above the muck and moisture In which 1t thrives. We know that its evil odor is greatly exaggerated, and we feel that if 1t would exert itself q bit 1t might force itself into a modern and extremely ex- pensive rock garden.
 But we have grave doubts as to It's efficacy in the matter of exter- minating mosquitoes. If nature had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15

Hotels of this state have petitioned Sen ator Walcott to work for modification of the national prohibition act to permit manufacture and sale of light wines and beers. Evidently these hostelries figure that if this ever does came to pass, they may be allowed to deal in the above commodities. However, the method of liquor disposal if sanctioned may not even go so far as this. We may follow Canada's idea of govern ment package stores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
JOHN w. TITCOMB

(New Haven Journal-Courier)
 A century ago there lived in this country q man who enjoyed and loved the great outdoors. He was William Cullen Bryant. Because of that love of nature, MT Bryant wrote the poems that stir the hearts of nature lovers the world over. There are others who, al- though not 50 expressively elo- quont in words, are eloquent in &C., complishments. Such a man was John W. Titcomb. He came tO Connecticut about a decade ago to be superintendent of the state board of fisheries and game. He was man O. wide experience in other states, and when he came to this state he fearlessly put into practice the results of his. experi- ence elsewhere. He clung tena- clously to his Ideals without fear of criticism.
 Mir Titcomb was q constructive conservationist. It was his pur- pose to increase game and fsh in sports of hunting and fishing might be enjoyed by all. He was a friend of those who love real sports, but he had no favorites. TO him there were no privileged characters. He had a vision of the Connecticut of the future and be- lieved firmly that the time would come when the inhabitants of this state will appreciate the wonders of nature within its borders more fully than at the present time. He therefore saw in his work the pos abilities for enjoyment of future generations. With this in view he worked eloquently and each year cut with regard to its wild life. He was e valuable citizen. always 6 guardian of the pubiic's rights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
At 7he National Capitol \
A Digest of Who's Who and What's What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTE]

axaong the various ZOOS and aquar- ia of the country and has a large stock of them still on hand.
 Each year Mann makes a de- tailed report on the zoos exhibits to the director of the Smithsonian Institution. of which the FOO is @ part. This in turn becomes part of the annual report. Every speci- men from the elephants to the tiniest reptile is listed.
 One congressman. looking over the report. found something wrong with it and told him so. Mann, he saw, had listed "one colony of bees"
 Mann felt uncomfortable and waited for the worst. ,
 "Dr Mann" the congressman said. you should have counted the bees!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
FREEDOM DAWNS AT LAST
(Hartford Courant)

The republican League of Con- necticut, r. o. Box 554, Waterbury. Is out, with what 1t calls "a new Declaration of Indepdence" by the Progressive Republicans' of the state. The declaration has twelve signers. the name of Professor Horace D. Taft of Watertown heading the list, which ends with Professor Albert Levitt of Bedding who presumably is the Jefferson of the document. Instead of beginning with When in the course of hu- man events" this modern version reminds the people that We have come on evil days" but that "wail- ing will avail us nothing" Hence this is "a call to action," If we would again enjoy tranquil pros- action.' if we would again enjoy tranquil prosperity"
 Whatever may be the trials and tribulations of the United states and the rest of the world, the the Declaration tells the people of Connecticut that if they will only gte rid of MT Roraback, in q poli- tical sense, of course, things in this state will speedily begin to look up. Nobody stands in tho way of It's being done if the desire be there. The people are still sovereign, but why they have not exercised their sovereignty fabbergasts the author of the Declaration. It must be that they have lacked the leadership which he stands conveniently ready to supply. Alone and unaided, MT Roraback might not have been able to retain his place as Chair man of the republican state com-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS JsinpwOrm in Shoes.

From my experience believe the secret of n permanent cure of foot itch Hes in stcrlIizng the shoes and hose. Change the hose daily, and boil them. Have at least three pairs Of shoes and rotatc and pour a little gasoline in each shoe and pour it out again after mIn- ute, and let 1t dry out for two days. By fOl- lowing this plan I have been able to get rid of the trouble altogether, where before could never scem to prevent 1t from recurring (R. H)
 AngWer--Thank you. Good idea. Gasoline, by the way, is good remedy for rngworm of feet. Soak affected region in plain gas (not cthyl) not more than one minute on three sue cessive days
 Handicapped TOnsiI Cases
 Last summer l followed your good advice and had my tOnsiIs removed by dathcrmy. My doctor had told they were very bad and ought to come out but he would not advise the operation on account of my tuberculosis I am very glad now that I did SO (Mrs E.. l.. M.)
 Answer--In most cases where removal of tonsils is necessary but unsafe account of some serious complication, the dathermy me- thod is quite satisfactory. The physician who fails to consider this alternative simply falls 10 give his patent competent medical advice Any surgeon throat specialist who declares to-day that the diathermy method is mo good" or doesn't eradicate this infection" is simply displaying n mulish disposition.
 (Copyrght John E. Dille Co.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
V OHMIGOSH

Luck is flccting,
 Mark 1t well, my son, Today we have 1t with us.
 TOInorrOw--well, it's done.
 o--C--o Then there was the flapper who took 0 phone book with her on the auto ride, because somebody told her there was safety in numbers.
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 When people fly into tenn per they generally get a birds eye view of things.
 O-O---o This completes our regular Mon- day evening program. broadcast by DBD, Waterbury's pioneer station. owned and operated by the Wa terbury Evening Democrat. We are signing 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., 1932-02-15
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VERNON CASTLE KILLED

On Feb 15, 1913, Captain Vernon Castle, famous dancer and newly trained flyer, was killed when his plane crashed near Fort Worth, Tex.
 With his wife, the then Irene Castle, Captain Castle had been in- ternationally famous for his danc- ing, and went into the air corps at the outbreak of the war.
 President Wilson placed an em- bargo on all cargo space to insure transport of troops and war mate rial.
 American gunners aided French troops in a raid in the Champagne sector between Tahure and Butte de Mesnli.
 Trotzky formally declared Rus sia's withdrawal from the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15

intended 1t for that purpose, it would have placed 1t in salt marshes where certain types of goldenrod grow, instead of hiding 1t in shaded areas and near springs. If any botanist wishes to endear himself to the country, he will de- velop a type of skunk cabbage that will thrive in marshes along the Connecticut shore. The mosquito is found in it's perfection in the sec- tions mentioned, wherefore a ma rine type of skunk cabbage might be found useful---if 1t is shown that the growth is hostile to the insects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15

Pope Plus XI will rank with the great est of bis predecessors, Last Friday was the tenth anniversary of hs coronation and was httngly observed with an imposing mass in St Peters. Cardinals of thc Curia and tens of thousands of devout attended tbe serv- ices. The Vatican radio station broadcast the mass. There were thlrty-th nations represented at the tenth anniversary last. Fri day. all of whom have formal relations with Vatican City. since it was created by the Latern treaty of 1920 Incidentally. that may be ranked as lhe outstanding achievement of Pope Plus XI. Suffice it to say if it was the only thing that he accom- plished during his primaey il would insure him of lasting fame. But Pope Plus has done more than establish relations with the Italian government and release the Selfim- posed bonds that the Vatican assumed in 1870. He has been outstanding in his ef forts to secure world peace and to promote spirit of Christianity among all denom- nations. Modern science has enabled his voice to be heard around the world, An indefatgabe worker, Pope Plus can often be found in his office from in the morning until 8 at night. Yet with all his accomp lshments he remains the same unassumlng man of God that he has always been.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
Returned Goods

"We want to keep up continued good ssrvlce in our stores of course, but some times there is point where service becomes servitude. and at that point the individual is served at the expense of the public" So
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
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., 1932-02-15

Yes. unemployment has its advantages. It IS enabling Americans to hold big bridge tournaments all over the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15

Somebody asks why little. unincorpor- ated village in the country wants to incor- porate. Probably so it can have public debt like it's big neighbor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
The Nickel Girl

Even more than a good five-cent cigar. says Dorothy Dix, sage souncelor for her sex, does the country need good fve-cent girl" She heartily approves the movement in girls colleges to hold soda fountain treats 10 a nickel when the girls go out with their boy friends. The feminine Solomon goes step further. and reminds the girls of something that most of them have forgotten. or never knew that when their mothers were girls. instead of expecting tbe boys to feed them, they fed the boys.
 These mothers. however slow and dumb their daughters may think them, had scien tlfc method of approach in the courtsbip game. When boy came in. they didn't trip down alfily asking. Where do we go ton'ght?' They knew the approach to tbe masculine heart is through the stomach. so they took the brute into the kitchen and fed him. The decadence of that system is regis tered by the drop in the marriage rate.