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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-13

Singing in a church choir. An swer: o. K.
 Doing concert work, either in- strumenta1 or vocal. Answer: o. K.
 Playing in an orchestra or band. Answer: No.
 Giving music lessons. Answer: No.
 Acting as referee in athletic games. Answef: Schools, o. K; outside, No.
 Delivering newspapers. Answers: No.
 Reporting for newspaper. An- swer: No.
 Writing for a magazine. Answer: o. K.
 Renting rooms in a house or apartment. Answer: As a busiress, No.
 Renting cottages at the seashore. Answer: Their own, yes; as a busi- ness, No.
 Doing drafting work for 8 fac- tory. Answer. No.
 Doing odd jobs of painting, car pentering, farming, etc. Answer: No.
 Selling books, insurance, auto mobiles, etc. Answer: No.
 Delivering catalogues for mail- order house. Answer: No.
 Drawing plans for garages and other buildings. Answer: No.
 Giving technical advice to a fac- tory. Answer: No.
 Translating letters for business houses. Answer: No.
 Running a motion picture ma chine or lantern. Answer: Schools only.
 Working at a trade. Answer: No.
 The rule was passed several weeks ago when a controversy arose over a complaint of a tailor that a manual training teacher was operating a dry cleaning plant.
 Commissioner Florence B. Web- ster filed a minority report to the effect that no exceptions should be allowed or else that rule should be rescinded. Her report follows:
 September 8, 1892. The Board of Education Waterbury, Connecticut Fellow Members:
 I herewith submit report with reference to Section IT, Chapter III of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Education.
 This rule was suggested by a of the rules committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-13

z Morocco Imported more Ameri- can farming machinery in the first haaf of this year than it did In the corresponding period of 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-13
Police Chief of
 Capital Challenges
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NContinued rum EdBe. A.D if further eviction is required" He said he was not. aware that troops had been asked, until told by a newspaperman that they had been ordered out.
 The commissioners will meet to- day to consider Glassford's state- ment. The police chief denied he would resign. Rumors he would be dismissed were current but not un-
 Attorney General Mitcheli's re- port which defended the eviction on the grounds that serious disor- der would have occurred otherwise due to the composition of the bonus army, was challenged by, Glassford as containing assertions contrary with facts, known to po- lice.
 Glassford denied that criminal and cohfmunist groups in the bon us army were a serious menace, as Mitchell had claimed. He also de- nied that the situation was ever beyond "unhampered' police con- trol.
 He said there "was less crime in the District of Columbia during cttHCI Ol 0Ay sAoh 0AAAh6 the month of August after the vet- efans had been evicted."
 There were only 12 arrests of bonus marcheEs flor offenses of a criminal nature" in June and July, Glassford replied to Mitchelps charge that ranks of the bonus army were threaded with men with criminal records.
 "The report stresses communism crime and subversive influence, said Glassford.. There are of re- cord many demonstrations of pa- triotism and discipline by the great mass of the unemployed veterans"
 The number of radicals in the army, Glassford held, was insigni- ficant. He said police check show ed only 210 in the group that at- tempted to picket the White House which twas the largest group of radicals gathered together at any one time."
 Ut is a matter of qualification to the police department" the police chief said, that as long as it re- mained unhampered in the appli- cation of policies adopted, no dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-13

orders of any consequence occur red except by radicals of small group whose efforts were easily thwarted by police action and by police strategy"
 The tall thin figure of G1assford was familiar one during the bonus occupation. He adopted peaceful tactics from the start. He sought to win the confidence of the marchers. once when food was low he contributed $700 from his own pocket.
 Hoover Is Blamed $.
 Portland, Ore, Sept 13-(U. P.) Branding the, Mitchell report on the bonus army as Q political ges- ture, Representative Wright Pat man of Texas, father of the bonus bill, said the report had stirred an- tagonism against the president in the Legion ranks.
 "It was purely an electioneering document" Patman said, "and 1t was deliberate plan for effect on this convention" .t-t
 Sam Reynolds of Nebraska. can didate for national commander said the report will have no effect ou the American, Legion convention whatever. "The Legion can make up its own mind" he said.
 Secretary of War Hurley, here ae invited guest of the convention. refused to comment directly on the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-13

Returns from all but 26 of the 274 precincts in the third district gave: Utterback (d) 37,445; Brewster (r) 35,161.
 In a referendum, voters over whelmingly defeated a proposal for increasing the gasoline tax from four to five cents per gallon.
 The democratic vote astounded some political observers, for not only did 1t appear that Brann was elected, but several other high cleo tive offices held for years by re- publicans were endangered.
 Brann carried his own home town of Lewiston by large major ity, unless missing precincts are top heavy with republican surpris- es; he carried Martins home town Augusta by 93 votes. He also car ried Martins county.
 Republican leads, thin enough to begin with as the outlying rural vote was reported, dwindled when the heavy wet city vote was re corded. And as these votes rolled in. democratic headquarters Joy. ouSly echoed with the political war song, AS Goes Maine, So Goes thr union," History has shown that to be only half truth, but 1t made no difference to the demo- crats to-day.
 Faces were grim at republican ca aaapaign headquarters. Modestly optimistic statements were issued all night long, until the announce nicnt that Brann was conceded to hold a 1900 vote lead.
 Democratic inroads on normally republican strongholds were amaz- inf,, even to some democrats. Re. publicans won the state by S3,OO0 in the. last presidential year state election, Their majoritities have average 10000 since 1920. Their lead never has been in below 3D. OOO since women won the right to vote.
 All democratic candidates were wet. All republican candidates ex. ceptthe gubernatorial hope had committed themselves to the bone dry republican state platform. Mar tin did not mention the liquor ls-
 Observers were divided in their opinions as to whether prohibition or the depression counted heaviest in the campaign. Prohlpltloh was q minor point in the guberna- torial race.
 Democrats, realizing on an op- portunity to win because of un- rest plus what they felt was the more acceptable party platform made their strongest bid for vic- tory since 1914 when a democra- tic governor and one congressman were elected.
 Maine had elected democratic governors only twice since the CIVIL war but previous to 1914. Harris M. Plaisted won in 1880 and 30 years later, his son, Frederick w. also was elected on the democratic ticket. Iakley c. Curtis won In 1914 by $500 votes.
 Republicans this year had pre- dicted q majority of 2O,OOO Tor their ticket. The democrats made approximately the same claim for their own ticket. And the voting was so heavy that extra ballots were called for long before the polls closed. Portland's vote was heavier at noon than usually re- corded at 6 p. m.
 The democrats had done their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-13
SOLD STATE POLICE LIQUOR, FINED $10O
Board Adhered To
 Its Original Stand
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: The committee on rules believed that 1t was so suggested because of economic pressure from outside.
 The rule was originally plaqped to include twelve months but final ly was reduced to ten months in committed, since a ruling of twelve months would be doing the teach CTS an injustice.
 This rule was not meant as any reflection upon or punishment for the teachers, but the teachers were holding positions that were paying them a living wage and they were receiving, their salaries from taxes derived from the people, some of whom were unemployed or employ ed only 'part time."
 am sure that the teachers, themselves. If they realized that they were causing anyone a hard ship to the extent of doing work which an unemployed person could do, would do the honorable thing, as they always have done in all emergencies and on this occasion would willingly acquiesce in this rule without 8 murmur, knowing that they are receiving g. living Wo8O HI thtc tAI4c OL btt CSS dhu so release these outside activities to the less fortunate who are un- employed and can do these diversi- fled types of work.
 Since the adoption of this rule, much discussion of 1t has arisen. A committee of the teachers asso- citation has asked the rules com mittee for 0 definite ruling on a list of occupations which they named in their petition.
 The rule states that "no person under regular contract with the board of education in any teaching position or supervising work shall engage in or be employed in any commercial business from the be- ginning of school in September to the ending Of school in June. etc."
 The only inclusive interpretation of commercial" is the exchange of service for a monetary consid- eration or it's equivalent.
 Therefore such an interpretation does not permit any teacher do- ing any kind of outside work for which he or she may receive a monetary consideration during the period included in the rule.
 It has been brought to my atten- tion fin various ways by various people that this Or that particular phase of work should not be in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-13
Southbury Man
 Pleads Guilty In Common Pleas
Officials, While Disguised, Visited Inn of Accused and
 Purchased Liquor-Similar Case Is Continued i Until Tomorrow Morning

z George stannard of southbury. charged with violating the liquor law by selling intoxicants to state police officers in disguise, was fined $100 and costs when arr raigned before Judge Edward J.. Finn in the common pleas court this morning: Stannard pleaded guilty to the charge.
 Prosecuting Attorney William J. Larkin, Jr., told the court that Stannard was arrested on a bench warrant issued by Judge Miles F.. McNiff and that the raid was made last Friday by Lieutenant William Schatzman and Officer Thomas Mulcahy of the state po- lice barracks at Beacon Falls. At torney Larkin stated that the ac- cused sold Q quantity of cider brandy to the officers last week when they called at his roadside inn near Lake Zoar in Southbury.
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Mitchell report because it came. from another branch of the federal government.
 "The report in its entirety was ri- dicu1ous," Patman said. "It is not a question of the records of the men of the bonus army but their conduct while in Washington.
 President Hoover had the re- port issued on the eve of the con- vention so he might use the Le: zion to further his own political interests, but 1t will probably be g. boomerang.
 "Considerable sentiment among the Legionnaires has manifest it. self in the past two days to defeat any resolution censuring the pres- ident for. the eviction of the bonus army by force. This Mitchell state ment, however, has angered the veterans and the cens,ire resolution is now almost sure to be adopted"
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cluded or that some favored teach- CT should be exempted.
 Any such considerations do not make for an equitable administra- tion of this rule.
 Members of the board, believe in equity for all teachers, whether 1t be this rule or any rule.
 Unless this rule can be adminis- tered with equity both for the teachers and the public at large, it should not remain in force; 1t should be rescinded immediately.
 Respectfully submitted,
 (Signed by) y.-. FLORENCE BoNNEY WEBSTER,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-13

republican friends ought to make the statements in regard to the re- suits of the Maine elections. l cer- tainly am most anxious to hear their explanation for the election of a democratic governor and two democratic congressman in 'rock- ribEed republican maine
 sI repeat what 1 have said be- fore the democrats do not concede n single state. According to the latest figures have seen, our Maine vote has increased 55 per cent in the state at large over the 1928 figures. In the second con- gressional district, our improve ment has been A per cent and in the third district S7 per cent. l know of no reason why these per centages should not obtain through out the United States. In many sec tions we know from the registra- tfon figures that these percentages will probably be exceeded.
 Assuming that the total vote will approximate that of four years ago, about 35,000,00O, the percent ages would indicate Governor Roosevelt's election by nearly 1O,- 000, ,000 majority.
 MdlHc was ho "oAoC A.A1 DJ depression than the rest of the country. There is no reason that Maine should be more resentful of the evasive, vacillating and dilatory policies of the administration than are the rest of the states. The re- suit of yesterdays election Is the natural consequence of the citizens belief that under Governor Roose- eAit xua will have n more cOmDe- tent direction of national affairs .han we could possibly have under Mr Hoover.
 "It has long been political nnaxim invoked by the republicans yvkry time they have carried the Pine Tree state that as Maine goes sc goes the ball game. For once believe that the maxim Is vnlid.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-13

The officers confiscated seven pints of liquor, two gallons of ci- der brandy, three cases of home brew and three cases of empty bottles.
 Gerald Hall, also charged with the same offense, had his case continued until tomorrow morn ing to permit him to secure q lawyer. He was arrested last night near Lake Zoar, also by the same police officers armed with a bench warrant issued by Judge McNiff.
 Attorney George H. Lynch ap- peared for Stannard and asked the leniency of the court in view of the fact that 1t was the clients first offense. Judge Finn in- formed Stanhard that the court took into consideration the clean record of the accused and advised him to keep away from law viola tionS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-13
Germany Must
 Take Ruling of League of Nations

Paris. September Ia = (UP) = The League of Nations must be the sole judge of the German de- mand for armament equality which threatens to provoke . race of arms building and reawaken militarism, the French reply to the German demand said.
 The reply outlined reasons why France is not prepared to discuss the German arms question directly with the reich government. France found no juridical Justification for the demand, and considered 1t con- trary to the peace treaty of Ver- sailles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-13

(UP)-The apparent democratic victory in the Maine elections was viewed to-day by Democratic Ma tional Committeeman Archibald McNeil as "a remarkable upset and an unmistakablc and clean indica- ton of a democratic landsdire in November.
 "Roosevelt's election is certain ty," McNeil said.
 Heavy Wet Vote
 Portland, Me, Sept 13.-(UP)- A feature of yesterdays Maine cleo ton was the heavy wet vote in this pioneer prohibition state.
 Nevertheless, William H. Dow, an ardent dry and grandson of the late famed Neal Dow, 18th cen- tury temperance reformer and known in Maine as. "the father of prohibition" was elected to the legislature
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-13
Farley Claims /; Explanation

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Democrats to 2 Meet in Hartford
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his activities Ito Hartford. Tue local headquarters have been In the building owned by Mayor Frank Hayes and have been main tained without cost to the state organization. t-
 Chairman Crary was elated toe day oefear that Maine had gone democratfc. "The old slogan that .as Maine goes. the nation goes. is . good slogan this yeaf." said Chairman Crary today when inc terviewed. "The republicans used this slogan heretofore. but I ex.. pect they will drop the cry this year in. their. campaigning. We in waterbury feel that the Maine democratic sweep is g good omen and indicates that the rest of New England, including Connecticut. and the rest of the country, will do the same for the democratic can- dtdates.r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-13
THEY WE'RE FREED

Tokio. Sept 13-(U. p -Henry Kinney and J. N. Bellington. the latter a British newspaperman. re. ported Kidnapped when bandits wrecked a passsnger train on the Chinese eastern railway Sunday. arrived snfely in Hnrbin to-day. . dispatch from Hahbin to the news service Nippon Dempo said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-24
Entertainment Coming

So far in their plans for campaign work in this state the democrats seem to have the advantage over their republican opponents, That might seem to indicate that the g.o.p. was inclined to regard Connecticut as safe. But democrats. especially those not living within these borders think just the oppo-. site. Connecticut is listed among the doubt full states and rightly so. With a little dis play of spirit and unanimity of purpose the democratic party can be returned victorious in the majority of offices being contested for in November. That this occurs 10 national headquarters is apparent from the calibre of the speakers being assigned to this state.
 U. S. Senators David l. Walsh of Massa- chusetts and James Hamilton Lewis of llli- nois head the list. Connecticut should en- joy the visits of these two statesmen. for both are that in every sense of the world. The career of Senator Walsh is known to most of us as he has been eolorful figure in New England politics of the last two decades. It was he who performed the almost unheard of feat of being elected to the governorshlp of Massachusetts and of later being sent to the Senate for term aftek term. Senator Lewis is no less known than his companion legislator,
 He is just back in the Senate after some years of private life. During the Wilson administration he gained fame for his bril- liance as speaker. He is noted for his repartee and keen wit. Incidentally. Jim Ham" Lewis is regarded as the last word in dress and appearance in Washington. His famous pink whiskers, now somewhat gray. marked him when he first went to Wash ington. They are still spoken of with rev. erence in Capitol circles where Senator Lewis is highly regarded by both democrat and re- publican alike. Connecticut is being intro- duced to Senator Lewis for the first time. We certainly anticipate his visit with much relish
 Two vigorous and alert state executives are also included in the list of Connecticut speakers. They are Governors Ely of Mas saehusetts and A. Harry Moore of New Jersey To complete the list Joseph T'umuty. secretary to the late Woodrow Wilson, will be sent here to aid in lining up democratic voters and enistng the sup port of the open minded who are not pledged to any political party. creed or candidate. National Secretary Robert H. Jackson of New Hampshire has shown good judgment in picking the above notabes to tour this state Connecticut will be enabled to as fcertain actual facts on how our government . is operating from men whose business it is to know.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-24
Hunting Perils

The opening of the hunting season brings the usual accidents. It seems to make no difference whether the hunters are after big game or small, the casualties among their own numbers are heavy Gun go off un- expectedly. Hunters are mistaken for deer or rabbits or ducks.
 No individual hunter ever expects to be killed or to have his foot shot off. Enj joy
 ing the sport, doubtless he would point out to any who tried to warn him that 1t IS just as easy to get oneself killed or malned walking along city street or falling down the cellar stairs at home. Nevertheless the annual toll of amateur hunters makes tragic reading. Hunting with cameras. though less thrilling seems lot safer for everybody concerned
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-24
Space and Privacy

Tn the city of yesterday. says Frank Lloyd Wright. world famous architect space was reckoned by the square foot. In the city of tomorrow ground space will be reckoned by the acre: an acre to a family. This seems modest minimum if we con- sider that if all the inhabitants of the world were to stand upright together they would scarcely occupy the island of Bermuda. And reflect that in these United States there is more than 57 acres of land for every man. Woman and child within its borders
 Just how this new city will be laid out IS not related. Nor is it said whether every family. even those who prefer apartment house life, will have to live on its own acre or whether some gregarous souls will be allowed to go on crowding together if they want to-
 Those things are beside the point Archi- tect Wright's idea is probably going to be realized in Some way. The tendency to decentralization of cities has been observed for some years. It is true that the depres- sion has caused some families to join forces. That is merely temporary check in su- burban movement which, while not yet allowing an acre to family. is, nevertheless. developing residential districts with plenty of room for lawns, gardens and that privacy which the crowded city denies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-24
Argentina's War Remedy

Arsentnas foreign minister sorrowfully admits that all his eountrys efforts to solve : the Chaeo dispute. between Bolivia and !, Paraguay. have failed. though it would be ,.easy enough to solve if there were little , good will on both sides He insists. there
 fore. that if the belligerents are determined
 to keep on fighting. the victor shall not profit.
 < More than this. Argentina. which with drew from the League of Nations some time ago. is preparing to rejon the League 70 largely because of her experience with the controversy in question. and with others 1. based on no better grounds Once back in the League she is going to urge it to adopt.
 as universal policy refcsal to recognize
 fruits of military victory in the form of territory seized by force,
 This, as it happens IS the policy of the
 United States, one of our most notable con-
 tributions to recent diplomacy. It IS diff
 cult to apply alone With general support such as might be afforded by the League. '. it might come as near to eliminating war as !. any form of international procedure is likely :" to do soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-24

respects maternity. The father hars-ah we all have himI"
 He tells also. by way of contrast. of an elaborate hunting party he attended in Norfolk. England. over a weekend The guests at the word of their host took their stands. ,guns in hand. in an enclosure firing ing bit of forest stocked with game. Boys beat. the brush and shouted. and out came pheSsants. ducks and rabbits to be moved down in due form. Then the hunters strolled back to the house for a meal of game and champagne.
 The birds and bunnies not eaten were packed and expressed to London. where they brought a good price. Even so. the guests estimated that with all expenses reckoned. the birds cost the host $ apiece, and the days shooting set him back about Sl000. American hunting is far less for mai and far more widespread. It is also sup posed to be more practical. Yet the several million men who will buy hunting licenses this fall will doubtless spend on licenses, guns, ammunition. etc. several times the value of what they shoot.