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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-07-06

Weeks out in the garden,
Pulling weeds galore,
And then an hour of chickens,
No garden ever more.
600
The wet vote will go to the presi-
Dental candidate who does the
most hiccoughing during ibis cam
paigning speeches.
O-O-O
The electric meter reader is
one chap who should be,
light" on his feet.
600
IL beer returns those good old
annual clambakes by the barten-,
ders association will bloom again
in all their hiccoughs.
600
They won't need any scare
crows in Middlebury corn fields
this summer. The corn Is
scared enough as it Is.
600
There's no horse sense in lock-
ing the barn door after the horse
has been stolen.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-07-06

The mysteries of life
Are sometimes clear, it's true,
And after all, mystery
Is something to look through.
600
Soon we can expect to see a sign
like this: "Shatterproof glass,
handle with care"
600
When they adopt free wheel
ing to baby carriages the ris-
ing generation will rise just SO
much more.
900
The window bore a sign, "Um-
brellas Repaired, 20 Cents" And
then a tightwad appeared with a
BEACH umbrella.
600
AND SO 1T GOES
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-07-06
Good evening.
600
THE KNOCKERS
being a poetic digest)

There's always some one knocking,
Some sect. or folk, or creed,
Whatever be your country.
No matter what your breed.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-07-06

~ NAA~~ 1880 -,
But need not their revilings,
They're in class alone,
The faults they see in others.
You'll find to be their own.
BENJAMIN R. GAUL.
600
Who can remember the good old
days when mother would let baby
play with the washboard. Now
try and find a washboard.
o-O-o .
Everybody is climbing
aboard the Roosevelt band
wagon. If the springs stand up
till November the boys may
ridesto victory.
600
age when he was nominated four
years ago. Now Roosevelt is PLAN
ming one. 1t seems that a nominal
ton in either party generally puts
the candidate all at sea.
900
Many a husband calls his
wife sugar with the hope that
it may bowl her over.
600
Some men are never candid I'M
less they're canned.
600
DING, DING
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-31
Pearson Reelected
 Audubon President
National Policies and Program Upheld By Members at
 18th Annual Convention Just Concluded

New York, Oct 31.-The policies of the National Association of Audubon Societies in cooperating with other conservation agencies. government bureaus, and state de- partments, and in not opposing reasonable legal hunting, were en- dorsed at the 18th annual conven- ton of the members of the asso- citation which has just concluded its sessions.
 A small group of dissatisfied members, the majority of whom had joined the association at comparatively / recent date, had campaigned for proxies with which to elect two new directors, and re- quire the management to stand aloof from state and federal con- servation departments and other important conservation groups.
 The administration was support ed by the great majority present at the convention and by proxies. The total vote for the administration was 4.107, against 524 by the in- surgents. .
 The policies and plans for work for the protection of wild birds and animals the coming year, as presented by the president, pr T. Gilbert Pearson, were heartily ap- proved. These include: increasing of sanctuaries for wild birds; en- couraging duck shooting clubs to set aside part of their marshes as safety arias where wild fowl will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-31
FINE W0LAT0RS OF MOTOR VEHICLE LAWSI
Launch Industrial.
 Rehabilitation
Bridgeport First New England City to Organize q Forward Looking Program

Boston, Oct 31-The first New England industrial city to organize for industrial rehabilitation is Bridgeport, Conn, where a district committe has been formed and has begun its canvass of manufactur- ing plants, Ral M. Hudson, New England secretary of the Industrial Rehabilitation committee, and in- dustrial executive of the New Eng land council, announced here to- day.
 The Bridgeport district commit tee was organized by Col. l.. s. Horner, vice.presfdent of the Bull lard company, Bridgeport, and Connecticut vice chairman of the national rehabilitation organiza- tion of which A. w. Robertson is national chairman, and Harry C.. Knight, president of the New Eng land council, is New England chairman, the announcement stat ed.
 Members of the Bridgeport com- mittee are: Robert M. Flames. manager, Bryant Electric company chairman; H. K. Beach, president, Bridgeport Metal Goods Manu-. featuring company; E.. w. Cogs. well, president, City Savings bank; George M. Flames, manager, Singer Manufacturing Company; Sargent Eaton, vice president, Rowland Dry Goods company; w. H. Ham, president, Bridgeport Housing cor poration; I. R. Harney, manager, Southern New England Telephone company; George s. Hawley, presi- dent, Bridgeport Gas Light com pany; w. F. Hoobs, president, Bridgeport Hardware Manufactur- ing corporation; W. P. Hutchinson president, Sprague Meter company: Daniel M..Jones, president, D.. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-31
NORMAN THOMAS ADDRESSED NEW
 HAVEN PEOPLE
Spoke There Last Night Made Speeches in Hart= ford and Bridgeport Earlier in the Day

New Haven, Conn, Oct 31-(UP) The socialist party plans an or derly, peaceful specialization of wealth rather than confiscation. Norman Thomas, socialist candi- date for president, said in speech here last night.
 Although we do not renounce the right of confiscation, we want to use the method or methods which will arouse least opposition and least disturbance" Thomas said. These methods, he said, would include:
 Enlarging the postal savings sys- tenn gradually to take over the field of privately owned banks.
 Acquisition of Public Utilities at price fixed by condemnation, with payment in bonds which will be redeemed with money raised through inheritance taxes and a capital levy.
 A graduated tax on wealth to wipe out or reduce unproductive debt and facilitate the actual so- cial ownership of industry.
 The campaign of the major parties, Thomas said, "proves noth- ing but the intellectual and moral bankruptcy of capitalism" The tariff issue, he asserted, Is not honest" in view of democratic complicity'' in framing features of the Hawley-Smoot bill.
 Both candidates hail the return of prosperity-with the prices of grains reaching the lowest level in American history and wages tagging dangerously behind such small increases as have been re- corded in employment" he said.
 Earlier in the day Thomas ad- dressed the largest rally of the current campaign in Hartford, despite the fact 25 cents admission was charged.
 He also spoke in Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-31

Read company; Frank Kibling. manager, Connecticut co m p any Leslie McArthur, vice-president, Bassick company; Horace B. Mer- win, president, Bridgeport City Trust company; Sumner Simpson, president, Raybestos Manhattan, Inc; R. H. Van Horn, manager, United Illuminating company; D. e. Warner, treasurer, Bridgeport Hydraulic company; B. c. Warner secretary, Warner Brothers com pany; Edmund S. Wolfe, president, First National Bank and Trust company, all of Bridgeport; H. P. Beers, Greens Farms, Southport; {; T. P. Ryan, Stratford; Arthur J. Sherwood, Easton; Alpheus Win ter, manager, Manufacturers asso- ciation of Bridgeport, secretary Col. Horner is a member ex-officio of the Bridgeport committee.
 In connection with the organi- zation of the Bridgeport committee Harry c. Knight, chairman of the New England committee, and president of the New England council, said today:
 Through this committee and others which are being formed in our principal industrial communi- ties, the New England committee, like its counterparts in the other federal Reserve districts, is work ing impress upon industrial exe- cutives the importance of installing new and up-to-date equipment at once, whoever careful analysis this to be economically sound"
 Declaring that survey of metal working equipment in the United States, shows A per cent of such equipment in Connecticut, and 63 per cent in the other five New England states to be at least ten
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-31
Ciuil War Vet Dies,
 Fought m l9 Battles
John Riley Passes in 9Oth Year-Member of Seventh
 Connecticut Volunteers

The Seventh Regiment, Connec- ticut Volunteers was organized in New Haven in August 1861. It participated in the following en- agreements:
 Fort Pulaski, Ga, April 10-11, 1862; James Island, s. C., June 16, 1862; Pocotaligo, s. C., Oct 22, 1862; Morris Island, c. C., July 10, 1863; Fort Wagner, s. C., July II, 1868; Fort Wagner, s. C., July to October, 1863; Olustee, Fla, Feb "A. 1864; Chester Station, Va, May 10, 1864; Bermuda Hundred, Va. May 10-17, 1864; Bermuda Hun dred, Va, June 2, 1864; Bermuda Hundred, Va, June IF, 1864; Deep Bottom, Va, Aug 14--15, 1864; Deep Bottom, Va, Aug 14-15, 1864; Deep Run. Va, Aug 16-18, 1864; Chap in's Farm. Va, Sept 29, 1864; Near Richmond, Va, Oct 1, 1864; New market Road, Va, Oct z, 1864; Darbytown Road, Va, Oct 13. 1864; Charles City Road, Va, Oct 27. 1864, Fort Fisher, N. C., Jan 15-19. 1865.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-31

John Riley, veteran of the Civil War, died yesterday morning at his home, 21 Orchard street. He is survived by one son, John B. Riley, with whom he made his home, and one grand son, Michael Riley, and granddaughter, Mar garet Riley. The funeral will be held from the family residence at 8:15 Wednesday morning to the Sacred Heart church, where a solemn high mass will be celebrat- ed. The burial will. be in new St Joseph's cemetery.
 MT Riley was born in, County Leitrim, Ireland, ninety years ago and came to the United States in his boyhood. He lived for several years in Southington, but removed to this lcity thirty years ago. He was employed for. some time at the Waterbury Clock Go.
 MT Riley joined the Seventh Connecticut Volunteers at the breaking out of the Civil War and remained in the service until the close of the conflict, when he was mustered out with an honorable discharge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-31

, not be shot; working for legisla- ton to prohibit the use of the pole-trap for catching hawks, owls, and various useful birds; disr couraging the use of the magazffe shotgun; and prohibiting the shooting of ducks from blinds that have been baited for the purpose of attracting them. TT
 The need of these and other re- strictions are especially urged be- cause of the precarious condition of the wildfowl supply and the fact that federal and state game-low enforcement is being retarded through lack of funds.
 The membership declined Ate criticise the management for trap- ping predatory animals and musk rats on its great wildfowl sanc- tuary in Louisiana which was pre- sented by Mrs Grace Rainey Rog- CTS, whose letter of approval of the manner in which it has been administered by the Audubon so- ciety was read.
 The association will continue it's educational program to the extent of it's financial ability. Its staff of lecturers the past year numbered eleven. One hundred and sixty thousand children have been en- rolled in bird-study clubs, and mil- lions of pages of literature have been distributed during the year.
 Dr Frank M. Chapman of New York, and William P. Wharton of Groton, Massachusetts, whose terms as directors had expired. were again chosen by the mem- bership. Dr T. Gilbert Pearson, who has been the executive head of the association for twenty three years, was reelected presi- dent 2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-31
Many Week-End
 Social Events Societies Gave Masquer= ade Dances Saturday
 Evening

Several Halloween parties and masquerades were held over the week end by local groups. The | Burns club masquerade was at- tended by about 200 at the event given in Foresters' hall Sutarday evening. Prize winners were: Best dressed woman, first prize, Mrs Robert Currie; second, Ruth Bur- meister; best dressed man, first, Charles, Burnett; second, William Bower; most comical women's costume, William Carew; most comical mans costume, Robert Currie; children's prizes, William Davidson, Rosetta Davidson, Ro- berta Finlay, Shirley Watt and William Wilson. The judges were Donald McKellar, James Barr and Hugh Munro. The committee was under the direction of the acting vice-president, Robert Gardner and consisted of Robert Currie, Donald Mcclellan, James Barr, William Currie Andrew Wyllie, William Gardner, James Wilson and James Littlejohn.
 The Palmour club entertained in it's rooms on Bank street Saturday evening. Daniel Barret and Sam Harris were the entertainers. Prizes were awarded Benjamin Wertheimer and Miss May Lipson of Bristol. Judges were Idving Rie- ger, Julius Grossman and Hyman Kramer. The committee in charge included Louis Cohen, Sidney and Jack Pasternak, Nate Block, Man nie Weisman and Samuel Cohen.
 The annual masquerade and dance of the Y Dauxiliary was held in the rooms at the armory Sat- urday evening. Entertainment was furnished by Miss Kay Darling. Miss Mildred Moss. Miss Pauline Frederick and William Delaney. Refreshments were served by committee consisting of Mrs Lucy Moss. MT and Mrs Clayton RFred- ericks. MT and Mrs Robert Me- Carthy and Mrs John Reynolds.
 The Yoland club gave. its an- the Lilley building Thursday even- headed by Miss Lena ciarione. MInervo and Mss Margaret Du- Bonis for best appearing cos. eumes. Those present wede Misses Lena Ciarlone, Stella De BonIs. Edith caio, Laura carserino. Mar. garet Do Honis. Mary Dc cleeo. Lena Del Pc. lena Lanesey. Joan nanando. Edith uiordano, Grace Lovetre. Catherine Maeri. Rose MareIan0, Mary Martin, Agnes paduia, Jane BanandO. Mary Mln- ervin0. Islslf Rinaldi. Emeline Membrin0, Linda JioeeaeIn0. Mrs rhafIes ftuggIeso and Mrs saivo Martin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-31
Crusade Against
 Drivers Brings
 Business To Court
S5 for Passing Red Lght-Alleged Drunk Driver Taxed $I0O and Costs-Appeals to Common Pleas Continuance in Accident Case

.yiolators of the motor vehicle laws continue to furnish the prin- cipal business for judges in the local police court. Several of the arrests made lately can be credited to the special campaign started by the authorities to discourage auto ists. from "sneaking by" red traffic lights when no policemen are in sight. Since the crusade was start ed about ten drivers have been caught and summoned to court.
 Alberto Paes, 31, of. Pawtucket paid $5 to have a charge of passing a red light nolled. The cases of Paul Mooney, 35, of Norfolk and Maurice Calstren, 26, of 149 Howard street were continued for one day. Both were notified as the result of failing to pay atten- tion to traffic lights.
 A fine of $100 and costs was given to Charles K. Platt, 31, of 19
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-31

years old, MT Knikht pointed out that during the last three years normal replacements, which would have caused the purchase of $5,- 00O.000 worth of equipment, have not been made.
 Now, when fundamental condi- tions have materially improved, plant executives should begin modernizing their prod uc ion equipment" MT Knight said. "Ad- vantages of installing up-to-date machinery now are threefold:
 First, modernizing will help to keep a company in a competitive condition, able to operate proftably at lower cost.
 Second. material and equipment can be purchased now at prices obviously much lower than those which will prevail as recovery be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-31

High street, Thomaston, on the charge of violating the motor vehi- cle law, alleged operator of a car while under the influence of liquor. An appeal was taken to the court of common pleas.
 The case of John Latkowski, 20, of 200 Franklin street, New Haven, was continued one day. He. is charged with reckless driving and operating motor vehicle with de- fective brakes. His machine was involved in collision on the Pearl Lake road in which one young lady was injured.
 Timothy Sullivan, 23S of 364 Hamilton avenue was placed on probation for thirty days. He was arrested on the charge of breach of the peace. A nolle was granted in the case of Thomas Zabita, 34,. of 92 South Leonard street, charg- ed with breach of the, peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-31

comes more general.
 Third, changes and improve ments can be made now with less interference to plant operation than operation than after orders begin to flow in.
 Certain New England have al- ready done outstanding jobs of plant modernizing, and our New England committe is making a survel which will undoubtedly re- veal. more instances of construc- tive activity toward moderniZation on the part of New England in- dustrial executives"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-31
ON INSTALLMENTs

ON INSTALLMENTS THE LADY: Oh, there is still some dew on these wonderful flowers you brought me.
 HER BEAU (absently): Yes, I know, I'll settle up for them on pay day.-The Humorist.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-24

In Germany between $4,000 and 10000 prison.
ers are about to be freed under Christmas amnesty
voted by the reichstag They include both political
prsoners-Nazis, Communists and Socialsts-and
those convicted of crime under economic pressure
In Italy recently Mussolni issued pardons for
10000 political prisoners In both cases the sweet
uses of adversely" as we'll as the Christmas spirit
was factor Neither Germany nor Italy no longer
can afford free board to thousands of non-crninal
prisoners.
In the United States, 1872 dry law vioIators will
emerge from CALIFORNIA; San Quentin prison under
pardons resulting from repeal of the state enforce
ment act. Otherwise, jails will remain packed
with people whose sins" no greater than those
of the prisoners Germany and Italy are freeing,
and whose release no more seriously would
our institutions.
In spite of the wet landslide in November, 1880
dry law volators serving in federal prisons at
an annual cost of 100000 to hard-up Uncle Sam.
Tens OF thousands Of other victims of Volsteadism
cram state iails to the distress of taxpayers.
In Pennsylvania, four men serve time under a
sedition act. In Washington the Central I. W. w.
riot victims still are behind bars. Mooney and
Billings innocent of murder, are serving their six
tenth year.
Perhaps all these could not have been given
Christmas pardons. But President Hoover could
mark the holiday season by restoring the rights
of citizenship to the 1900 persons convicted under
the war; time espionage act.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-24
VETERAN SAVINGS

The inexcusable decision Of the congressional
committee or. veterans expenditures to postpone
economy recommendations until March need not
end all prospect of sensible savings in the 1884
budget
Appropriations committees of congress are
charged directly than is this special group
with the duty Of guarding the nations money and
certainly these committees will not overlook the
obvious necessity of slashing veterans costs this
year.
The joint veterans committee was created last
summer to make a comprehensive study of prob
lem with which congress was not then courageous
enough to deal It's members are: Senators Rob
inson Rep, Ind, Walsh dem, Mass0 Brookhart
CRep. Iowa., George dem, Ca and Hatfield
Rep, w. va, and Representatives McDuffie
(Dem. Ala), Millgan Dem, Mo- Boehne (Dem
Ind, Taber (Rep, N. " and Chiperfeld (Rep, ND
1t made no pretense of beginning its task until
congress convened this winter and the immediate
problem of annual appropriations again upon it.
Many of its members have not concealed their lack
of sympathy for the work assigned.
But the impossible conditions under which we
are paying out billion dollars year to veterans
approximately one-third of all revenues estimated
for 1934-are recognized by other officials of the
government
President Hoover has recommended saving
$127OOOOOO year from the veterans budget. Vari-
Gus groups of citizens have pointed out how much
more can be saved without injustice cruelty to
any deserving man who served his country during
the war.
The appropriations committees and should
reduce veterans costs without further delay and
congress must support them in this if it wishes to
reflect in any way the desires Of those represents
If the joint committee shows any disposition to
carry its work in a manner deserving respect, it
do with view to framing permanent policies
regarding war survivors
Its final report take into consideration any
injustices that might occur under an immediate
economy program, and any savings that might for
the time be overlooked
But there should be action now. The folly of
billion dollar generosity paid out of federal deficit
at the expense of impoverished nation must stop.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-24
BY MRS. WALTER FERGUSON

NTOW and then hears fine gentleman speak
Y regretfully of the old time saloon. wstful
quality creeps into his voice and he invariably en-
phaszes the fact that was there such another
place for masculine enjoyment.
I can understand this Indeed, it seems to me
that modern man is a pathetic creature, for the
simple reason that he has so few retreats where he
is safe from an-encompassing and greedy femininity
To flee to the saloon, and close the door against
encroaching tears determinations, and naggngs, or
even against the smothering emotionalism bred of
love, must have been blessed boon to men of
bygone era.
And every normal male likes to spend some of
his time in purely masculine atmosphere. He feels
at home there. He can be himself completely, I'M
hampered by the necessity Of striking a pose to
impress the ladies'
XXTE alarmed fearfully if Junior shows
W tendency to prefer girl playmates. We surmise
that the child suffers from some abnormaIity and
take him post haste to the doctor Why, then should
we feel surprised or injured when grown-up Junior
wants men instead of women for his playtime COM
panionsP
How can we expect him to depart entirely from
his natural heritage, which is and which we desire
to be, thoroughly masculine?
good many of us make the mistake Of thinking
that because our husbands are in Offices all day.
they have plenty of contacts with men. We forget
that offices these days are full of women, too and
that during business hours men at least must pre-
tend to be serious
They can't romp in their professional sanctuaries,
and they do like to romp if not in the physical then
in the spiritual sense of the term They like to cut
loose and sit with their feet higher than their heads
and feel like mschievous boys again.
And why not? There's no harm in it and prob
ably good deal of enjoyment for them. And en-
joyment is never very bad for any one.
It may sound paradox but it's nearly always
true The more man likes men, the better husband
he is likely to be.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-12-24
THE LETTER AND THE SPIRIT

In the dispute between Georgia and New Jersey
over Governor Moore's refusal to extradite the flu
gitive convict Burns to finish his sentence in Geor-
ga's chain gang, few legalists will side with the
southern state. The bulk of Americans will side with
Governor Moore.
Governor Russell does not deny that Burns
serving time for a $500 rubbery had been strapped
to board and beaten to nsensibility or that the
chain gang discipline, to which Burns would have
been returned embraced the use of stocks.
He generalizes that Georgia treats its prisoners
humaney without coddling them sticks to his
rights under the Constitution, demands his man.
Governor Moore evidently believed Burns tale
of torture. He refused extradition on purely hui
name ground. To Governor Russells bitter quips
he reminds Georgia of her refusal to extradite
100000 defaulter to New York, and smilingy
wishes every one Merry Christmas.
1t is the old ISSUE dramatized again as it was in
the argument between Shylock and Portia the letter
versus the spirit of the law. The spirit will be
served by the rescue from further useless punish
ment of this man. The letter is not SC important.
Georgia would serve the spirit of the law it, in
stead of airing its grievance, it modernzed its penal
system