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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09
Made For Bingham

There is no doubt that the prohibition plank adopted by the republican party at it's state convention in New Haven this week was made especially for Senator Hiram A. Bingham. who was renominated at the gathering and who will be opposed by Augustine Lonergan, named at the demo- cratic convention yesterday. That the plank exceeds in it's demands those of the national party and even President Hoover himself is not surprising. For it must be remembered that when the republican party straddled the issue so clumsily at Chicago in June Senator Bingham was quick to declare that his views on the subject were too well known for him to have to stand by the gop, national prohibition plank.
 Outright repeal of the 9th Amendment was voted by the republicans this week to- 2ether with immediate modification of the Volstead Act Furthermore. Connecticut wants the right to decide for itself what form of liquor control will be vested in its citizens It doesn't care for further en- croaehment of the federal government upon states rights That was perfectly in keep ing with the states past history. It has always stood firmly against such eneroaeh' ments and zealously guarded the rights that it believed were inherent There is nothing startling in this manifesto except that it marks ihe first time that the republican party of Connecticut has come out so strongly against prohibition.
 And naturally the only reason if makes such stand ibis year is because Senator Bingham has become known aS ibe leader ol lbs sop. wsb ia Washington. There can only boone reason for such s changed attitude by republican officials and ibst b ibs fssr ihsf on such ( sand only esB [ na'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09
A Book a Day by BRUCE CATION
Perfect" Crime Rolled By
 One Dumb Mistake <

Probably, if you are a follower of fctional or real-life murder stories, you have at one time or another told yourself that it really ought not to be so hard for a smart man to commit Q murder in a way that would absolutely defy detec- tion. (And, if you're like me, you've probably got one or two |acquaintances you wouldn't mind putting on the receiving end of such a plot, tool
 This idea is developed in "The Servant of Death" by J. H. Wallis; and while the novel is marred by atrocious writing, it is rather in- teresting in the way the central character puts his idea into effect.
 He is a social light who has fall- en on evil days, due partly to the activities of a certain lawyer; and he decides to get revenge by mur- dering the lawyer-and by doing it in such way that he cannot possibly he caught.
 After laying careful plans, he bumps the lawyer off. All goes well; he isn't even suspected. But pretty soon he begins to get jit \ tery; presently he feels that he must commit second murder to escapes detection. He devotes equal care to this job and gets away with it, too; but at last he Is laid by the heels because, in his striving for perfection, he drops a clew that the dumbest tyro wouldn't have left.
 "The Servant of Death" is pub- lished by Dutton and costs $2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09
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or indirect,
 Unemployment relief progfams
 will supply one of the most inter- esting fights between Hoover and
 the more progressive elements If the winter seems likely to be as
 distressful as social workers now predict. Farm Relief, of Course The committee investigating the farm board will report recommen- dations and further farm relief proposals. perhaps similar to those which failed in the last session, will again be brought up. Refinanc-
 ing of farm mortgages is expected to be urged with renewed ve- hemence.
 The world court and Philip pine independence, the former the business of the senate which must pass on adherence, are likely to go over into the seventy third congress.
 There will be proposals for further tax legislation, amendar tory or supplementary, but what ever is done will depend largely
 on the condition of the treasury
 and the business outlook next winter.
 Senator Glass of Virginia will
 be back urging passage of his bill
 revising the national banking and federal reserve laws and the sen- ate has yet to act on the bill to guarantee bank deposits passed last session by the house. As for most of these and the
 other issues facing congress, it cannot be said with assurance that anything final will be done about any of them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09

New York eity's board of elections has voted unanimously that a vacancy occurs in the New York mayoralty and that it be filled by special election on November 8. This decision is bound to strike fire from flint between now and the election day. Whether Acting Mayor Mckee will be the first to dispute the ruling. remains to be seen He has plenty of legal justification for such action. as normally former Mayor Walkers term would not expire until De. eember 3l, i933, and when Mayor Me. Kee succeeded him, 1t was for the, remainder of the unexpirsd Walker term. Incidentally taxpayers may object 10 tbs special election on the grounds Of economy It would be considerable of sn expense. notwithstanding ihs fact that ibs voting machines would all be sei up for ibe state and national election. There b more io special election than merely pulling q lever on . machine ihsi wili automatically record ibs vois Quss. iionsd . to his actions with regard 10 de.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09
Harmful Check Tax

Two months experience with the check tax shows that it is harmful to the banks and to the financial situation in many sec tions, and not worth what it costs, says the American Banker. The inevitable has oc- cured. Large numbers of people have taken to drawing money out of the bank and paying in cash instead of checks. Thus the banks lose deposits and credit is that much more restricted.
 Only fraction of the estimated $78.- O00.000 will be raised from the tax. it is said Not only depostors, but bankers themselves have found easy and natural ways to avoid paying the tax. This looks like one nuisance tax, at least. that is not
 worth while.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09
So They Say

I've been in dozen big cities since left home, and I'm still convinced that Chicago is the most moral of all of them. If some things happening in these Eu- ropean cities should happen in Chi cago, headlines throughout the world would blaze the story. Mayor Anton J. Cermak of Chi
 cago on European tour.
 To-day I'm signing my name Mrs James Haizlip. I want everybody to know who l am.
 Mae Haizlip, flying wife of Jimmy" Haizlip, transcontinen- tai speed record holder.
 .
 I have been fighting the battles of Huey Long since he started out. I will not turn my back on my po- 1itical benefactor.
 -Congressma John H. Overton of Louisiana. candidate for the U. s. senate.
 I have been 5S years on the stage. It doesn't seem that mhny until I count. It's because I've had such a good time, guess. John Healy, minstrel veteran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09
Allied. Advance Slackcns

On Sept 9, 1918. the great Ger man retreat from the positions won in their spring offensives was vir- tually complete and fighting was principally of local nature, with only minor objectives.
 British forces advanced on a four-miie front south of Havrin- court wood, taking positions which dominated the wood they had taken the previous day. On other sectors of the. British front. activity was confined to trench raids and minor gains.
 An American advance which had been rapidly developing near st Gobain was practically stopped by several German reserve divi. sions.
 French troops reported minor gains across the Crozat canal.
 The westbound Canadian liner Missanabie was torpedoed in the Atlantic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09

We've read about salesmen being so per suasive that they could hand off would-be gold bricks to their victims, and recent, cheese salesmen invaded th:s state with savory product that tasted fine. but wher the purchaser got home he usually found he had bought brick instead of cheese A gigantic .swindle has just been revealed IT. which plain ordinary everyday clay bricks played an important part. So well staged was this fraud that the public was mulcted of $1,700,00O, the high light in the sale being one of $1O0,000 to Shelton, Conn., man. In this case the company was going to sell bricks. Who said Barnum wasn't riqht9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09
FOOTBALL OFF THE AIR

(New York Herald d-Tribune)
 The good reason for ruling tho radio out of college football Is the denation of bailyhoo. This step follows the healthy trend of restor. ing the game as far as possible to It's old simplicity as e college sport. The Eastern Intercollegiate Asso. ciatIon might well have mado that point instead Of obJectlng t0 tho brOaicnsts on the ground that they reduce attendance. as though gate reeeips were the main thing to pro' teef
 It is problemaiieal whether or not the radio descriptions keep away from tha atndiumr speetnt0rh wh0 would sec football lf they could not hear iL one guess as Co thnt ls as good as anethef. The real misNhlef Of the bfondeasis "a their hlpp0dromins emphasis'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09
O-O-O OH YEAH

Schools have opened,
 To play their game, And now we hope shops,
 Will do the same.
 o-O--o The road to hell is paved with good tntentions--but apparently not good enough.
 o-O-o
 You can't buy fame with money--and make it last.
 o--O-o That oilIer oil that the oil com. panIes aro advertising enn always Do found at political conventions.
 e--O--o This completes our regular FrI- day evening program. it came to you over Di3D and was broadcast by the Waterbury Evening Demo. ernt, pioneer in this type Of news. paper work, We are signing off nt fhlH time, t0 he hack on the nlF aRnin tomorrow at noon With A special Saturday program,
 O--O-~O used nIghL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09

putting the election boards ruling. Mayor Mckee asserted. T am not interested in politics at this moment. have job to do here and I'm giving it all my attention. '"
 If he continues to do that. we don't doubt but what he can continue to be mayor for the next twelve month period or until the eitys regular election date is here We think the city is rather foolish to regard the office as vacant. To an outlanders way of think ing it seems to be we'll filled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09
In To-day's Mail you all letters and communications witt your opinions Editor of the Waterbury Democrat
The Real Issue in This Years Election the Fight of Wall Street Against Main Street

Editor of the Democrat: Some time prior to MT Hoover granting the moratorium, a group repre- senting the International Bankers in New York City called on MT Hoover. It was pointed out to him that only upon his promise to secure debt cancellation would the International Bankers support lis re-nomination and supply funds for his reelection. It was at England's request the moratorium was granted, but it was made to appear that the situation in Ger many demanded 1t.
 About that time a spokesman of the administration arrived in New York and the "Stop Roosevelt movement was inaugurated. There is no doubt that the Walker in- vestigation was q part of the ma noeuvre. The plan of certain Tammany officials was to put Smith to the front to stop Roose- welt. For this, Smith was used. But 1t was also a part of the plan to stop Smith at the Convention and put to the front the Interna- tional Bankers choice doubly to insure debt cancellation. The strategy was to control the candi- dates of both parties and, with the original plan in mind, to re-elect Hoover. This plan was upset by the nomination of Roosevelt. The strategy of Wall Street then was to force the Walker issue with one sole purpose: to embarrass Gov ernor Roosevelt.
 Walker was but pawn in the game, as was Smith, who was never intended to be the demo- cratic nominee. This is paralled with the same knifing Smith re- ceived from the International Bankers in 1928 when they elected MT Hoover.
 Tammany Hall Is not the issue; Smith Is not the issue; nor Is Walker the issue. All three are being used, cleverly and malic- iously, to embarrass Governor Roosevelt and defeat him in the interests of the International Bankers and debt cancellation.
 The activities of certain leaders In the administration ranks to kill the Norbeck Committee investiga- ton of the stock exchange were caused by the International Bank CTS as the investigation would ex- pose certain New York banks In their dealings with Europe, and the great loss of public funds. The International Bankers and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09

Administration fear an expose which would shake the nation, as they have condoned the betrayal and plundhring of this country by foreign fiscal agents in the inter- ests of their European clients.
 There Is but one issue before the people all other issues are relative to this: Is the super- government of international fiscal agents to be permitted to maintain a foreign minded Administration in power. or will the people elect an honest Americana minded leader and end this national crisis which threatens to destroy this nation?
 The light is Wall Street versus Main Street, and I repeat, Tam many. Smith and Walker are but pawns in the game.
 W. B. Shearer,
 Stamford, Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09

A Washington state senator places the value of pre- prohibition bottle of beer at $1O,OOO, according to suit filed in a Seattle court recently. The bottle was ex- hibted on, truck during beer parade recently. Somebody smashed it with shot from revolver or rifle. Now the senator wants $lOOOO insurance. At that rate we wonder what a pre-prohibiton bottle of champagne or some other sparkling wine would be worth?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09
WIRE BOMB sToPs FEM

testing . new device to stop auto.
 London - Scotland Yard is mobile bandits. It Is in the form of q bomb that is hurled in front of n speeding car. As 1t expiodes it releases coils Of fine wire springs contained In the bomb which ems snare the brakedrums of the car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09

which the best friends of college athletics arc trying to abate. The radio versions, filling the interval between ero0ners. arc ballyhoo from first to last. But many alum. ni who enjoy radio football arc urging the Eastern Intercollegiate association to change It's mind and permit the niier0phene batter to R0 on, Their pleasure ts an item Co consider Wo hope. however. that the association will hold Co ita decision not Co iet the f00tbnii gamss interfere with jnks or ba jaEEsd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09
IsLUM TREE--HUHi

dioustsr. o.-James smith, far. mer near here. had . plum tree. smith tried . grnfting experimentt a peach tree Co e. Now the tres is bearing frult--but not one plum has been born. The srafted branch ls bearing 70 peaches, which is the eDly fruit en the tree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09
Personal Health Seruice (By William Brady, NJ. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or treatment, will be answ cred by Dr Brady Address him. care Of the Democrat. sending sta mn and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09

flight tide at Milford, Saturday. Sep tember 10. 8:5S p. m. Daylight time) low tide, 2:3l a. m. Daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 7:42 Daylight saving time) tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09

How can anybody expect peace about prohibition with the vets wetter than ever and the drys drier than ever?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09

The farmer thinks he's having hare time until he goes to visit his relations 1T town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09
Good evening. A CONVENTION THOUGHT
"A SMILES TIFF THING.

Good evening. A CONVENTION THOUGHT Just before the battle, mother, Just before, not after. son. That's the time to make the ticket The zero hour when vict'ry' Get your okay from the leaders. Sign them on the dotted line, Convention floors are very tricky, Slippery, son. in rain ,or shine Just before the battle, mother, That's the slogan to recall. Nominations are a-popping. Afterward they rise and fall, For the guys who rule the
 workings,
 Have their ears at every door, Fights are won before committees. Seldom on the open floor. Just before the battle, mother, Paste this line right in your hat, Pull it out ere the convention. Pins your shoulders to the mat, Set them ere the gavers sounded, Have them sign your bill oi
 rights. You can win before committees, Seldom in those hot floor fights.
 o-O-o
 The state democrats yesterday nominated for treasurer, A. Don Bitgood. Perhaps he bit good at that.
 o-O-o
 The suicide of Jean Har- 1owe's, husband continues to be Bern-ing sensation.
 o-O-o
 The man who gets my vote for president, must:
 1. Favor on-refillable tooth brushes. 2. Be a good golfer. having made hole in one--or two or five or six.
 3. Refrain from chuckling ba- bies under the chin and posing with pretty girls.
 4. Exact promise from Greta Garbo that the eccentric Swede never again use the expression, Aye tank aye go home" 5. Believe what Jean Harlowe's press agent said, that she attempt ed to hurl herself from the balcony eve apologize for previous state ments that Jean can't act. She certainly did this time.)
 6. Promise not to promise too much for the so-called Forgotten man."
 2. Declare a moratorium on va cation bills.
 8. Assure us that banks closing because of frozen assets will be able to thaw them out without a HlIleIy per CeHI SHTluhuSc Ol uepOS- itors money.
 o-O-o
 At the democratic conven- tion yesterday it was sarcasti- cally remarked that Waterbury at times appears to have been named rightly, the Brass City, intimating of course we have plenty of brass. If the city didn't give such tremendous democratic majorities once in a while 1t might secure better recognition from the state. Be- ing "too safe" becomes mon- otonous.
 o-O-o
 The key to right rule in New York seems to be invested in the right Mckee.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09
.I.,sses iu tilnserI,read

[ use D,0iasses when [ niake sinEevbrehlI. coDi.lps and cakes, But C w0sDan fereDity told mo tl,e n,nlAAsas Me get nowadays contains Hnls pIur di0Hlie which in moi g00d fgr Our heniib lA, Hb aiabis n,olssaaa without iba hrin,si0Bs nduIiers alton, ls ebtnInable Wofywhffo,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09
YOU DON'T SAY

Hfe's just platter,
 Of viandS rare. And some get tripc,
 For their daily fare.
 o-O-o Leaves turn in the fall and re- turn in the spring.
 o-O-o When a woman refuses to give her age you can't even buy it. It gets to be a chestnut; hearing of these chestnut haired beauties.
 o-O-o When a girl doesn't cut her wisdom tooth until she reach- es thirty. it's wisdom not to talk about 1t.
 o-O-o The old woman who lived in a shoe perhaps wanted to have a foothold on things.
 DING-DING If they kill prohibition. (As they seem intent,) Who'll be tried for the crime, And to jail be sent?
 o-O-O The man who lives good gener- ally has a good liver.
 o-O-o The man who gets ahead in life is the man who gets a head at birth.
 o-O-o Who can remember the good old days when people grew sun- flowers in the backyard, dried them, and then used the seeds to feed canaries during the winter months?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-04
DR.. c. H. ROWLAND
SUCCUMBS AT Is
Former President of Capital Dental
Society Dies-Burial to Be
in Auburn, N. Y.

DR. Clarence H. Rowland, 70. Of 24l2
Pennsylvania avenue, who has practiced
dentistry here for many years, died to-
dav at his home.
He had been resident Of the Capital
since 1882, and had been active in the
affairs of his profession. He was a
former president of the Capital Dental
Society and a member of the District
Dental Society. the Washington Biolog-
ical Society. the American Association
for the Advancement Of Science and
other scientific organizations.
For five years he was a member Of
the Board of Dental Examiners Of the
District and was professor of dental
surgery at Howard University. He was
member of the Society of Friends.
DR.. Rowland is survived by his widow,
who before her marriage was Miss Anne
Goodhart of Washington: a son, C.
Alpha Rowland of Philadelphia, and
three sisters, Mrs. Mary E. Hoskins,
Mrs. Carrie E. Marks and Miss Susan
A Rowland, all of Auburn, N. Y.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed. Interment will be in
Auburn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-04
SOCIETY
President Hoover Joins Mrs. Hoover at
Mountain Camp in Virginia to
Remain Over Sunday.

Of Wilmington, Del, were among the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmon Miller
at their annual breakfast preceding the
horse show at their beautiful estate
"Greenway." Among others at the
event are Capt and Mrs. Roscoe C.
Davis and Mrs. Jay Esler.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Norris B. Harbold
have arrived IN Washington from Sell
fridge Field, Mich. where Lieut.. Har-
bold has been stationed until recently
Mrs. Harbold, who Is the daughter of
Col. c. L. Mitchell. was the guest in
whose honor Mrs. Mitchell entertained
a number Of Army friends at a bridge
luncheon Thursday in the silver grill
at the Broadmoor.
Representative and Mrs. Chester C.
Bolton will have with them in their box
at the congressional benefit base ball
game today at Grifdth Stadium the Am
basSador Of Great Britain and Lady
Lindsay. The Ambassador Of Spain,
Senior Don Juan Francisco de Cardenas.
will have members of the embassy staff
in his box at the event.
Among others who will entertain box
parties are the Secretary of State and
Mrs. Henry L. Stimson. the Secretary
of War and Mrs. Patrick J. Hurley, the
Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Charles
Francis Adams, the Secretary of the
Interior and Mrs. Ray Lyman Wilbur
and the Secretary Ct Commerce and
Mrs Robert Patterson Lamont.
Mrs. Shot, wife of Representative
Hugh Ike Shot. entertained at luncheon
yesterday at the Pierce Mill Tea House,
in Rock Creek Park The guests in
Guided Mrs. Carl Bachman. Mrs Frank
Bowman. Mrs. Lynn Horner, Mrs. Joe
L. Smith, wives OF the Representatives
from West Virginia; Mrs. Walters, Mrs
Orlando Smith and Mrs. William w.
Scott.
Mrs. Shctt will leave Washington for
her beautiful home in Bluef1eld. w. Va,
June IA, where she will spend the Sum-
mer.
Representative John S. Wood of
Georgia has taken an apartment at
Wardman Park Hotel and will be estab-
lished there until Congress adjourns
The charge daffaires of China, DR..
Hawking Yen. counselor of the lega-
ton, entertained company at luncheon
yesterday at the legation in honor of
DR.. Frank w. Lee. former minister Of
foreign affairs of China. In the COM
pany were Representative Leonidas c.
Dyer Mr.. R. C. Coy, DR.. Boyd Carpen-
ter, Mr.. Anching Kung, first secretary
of the legation; Mr.. Charles F. Smith
and Mr. C. D. Rea.
DR.. Emilio Bello-Ccdesido. former
minister of foreign affairs Of Chile and
at one time provisional President of the
republic and Sonora de Bello- Codesido