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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03

A few days ago we were afraid that
Representative Freeman of New London
was not going to sign the petition to dis
charge the house judiciary committee so
that vote on modification of the 18th
amendment might be secured. However,
the Connecticut legislator has been on the
sick list lately, but Tuesday he was escorted
to the Speakers table where he was the
next to last man to affix his signature He
was escorted to the rostrum by Representa-
tives Tilson and Goss His name made the
entire Connecticut congressional delegation
solidly wet. 1t is not the only state that
has this honor with five out of five signing,
however, as Rhode Islands three representa-
tives likewise were unanimous in upholding
the decision to bring the first vote on pro-
hbition in the House since its passage. That
is as it should be. Connecticut and Rhode
Island are the only states in the Union that
have never ratified the 18th amendment. If
needs be they may become the only cases
in this Sahara of ours. since Rhode Island
has just legalized 3.75 per cent beer. Con-
neoticuts two senator's are also wet in their
views so that makes the two states about on
par as far as prohibition sentiment is con-
eerned. 1t looks as if there might be good
chance for experimentation in New Eng
land on state control of liquor versus feder-
al prohibition.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03
Back to Swamps

1t is a hearuendng tale of woe that sports.
men in southern New Jersey tell to the
state Mosquito determination Commission
Jersey skeeters are famous the world over.
and the state has long fought to rid itself
Of them, but the sportsmen say it will not
do at all.
If oil is used to kill the mosquitoes, the
film it forms on the surface kills the fish,
too, and gets on the wings of gamebirds.
preventing them from flying. If the swamps
are drained by bitches, it is almost as bad
Young birds are trapped and starved to death
in the deep trenches, Moreover, the digging
Of such trenches destroys the meadow grass
and other foods on which the game birds
subsist and the deeaying sod produces a
gas which kills bait and edible fish when
they come into the shallow waters to spawn.
So New Jersey and other states in similar
plight will probably have to 90 back to
swamps and skeeters. 1t is no use trying to
improve nature because right away you
upset her fine balance, and do nothing but
harm Of course, it is different with human
nature.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03

HOOVER is the outstanding
leader of the world in the interest
of relieving the backs of people
from the burden of armament.
Senator Simeon d. Fess of Ohio.
chairman Republican National
Committee.
HAVE publicly stated that In
my opinion Governor Smith would
be the democratic presidential
nominee in 1882 or would dictate
that nominee, and his statement
confirms that opinion.
Bishop James NJ. Cannon, Jr.
NO ONE likes 10. have his in
come reduced, whether he re-
ceiyes II In the shape Of wages. sal
AIRY. interest or dividends.
Daniel Willard. president OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
PROPERTY. like liberty. though
immune under the constitution
from destruction, is not immune
from legislation essential for the
common good,
Justice cardozo, recently ap.
pointed 10 the v. y. supreme
court,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03
1T Is WISE TO RESPECT ToNsILLIms

In O. convalescent camp during the war II
was found that the average length of time re-
CURED for young man to get back into fit
condition after an attack Of simple tonstis
was month.
How many older men and women feel that
II Is necessary to take two or three weeks va
cation aften an attack OF tonslllits?
Sometimes | think that one Is rather lucky
II sore throat proves to be diphtheria, for In
that case the immediate treatment and con-
valeseence will be more carefully managed
Everybody respects diphtheria even II 1t be
only health board diphtheria
Again think q reasonable amount Of diph-
iberia In the community Is q blessing. since 1t
serves to make us respect sore throat or
makes us afraid to neglect It.
When we thinks Of oil the tragic instances
where such diseases as infantlle paralysis and
meningitis have been mistaken for tonsllitis
we begin to comprehend how foolish II Is for
any layman to attempt TO make diagnosis
Of q complaint Of sore throat.
1t IL not merely the sequels Of tohsllitis
such as endocarditis (valvulaf dsease) and
chronic arhritis but also the complications
which SO often develop In the height OF other
wise minor illness that should compel greater
respect than physicians and laity give this
common illness,
hammation Of heart lining). acute pericardtis
Inflammation Of heart covering), acute chorea
est Vitus dance), acute multiple Infectious
arthritis Untiammatory rheumatism, rheumat-
ic fever), and acute pleurisy or pneumonia are
some of the complications which are definitely
more likely to develop when the tonsllitis
flight 1t off, or to return to school or to work
too soon
kissing Is one way to contract tonslllitis, and
you need not kiss the person with tonsiitis
to catch it; you needn't even select a person
with cri, for any fairly healthy carrier OF a
vigorous colony Of streptococci. staphylicocci
pneumonococci or a combination of these
germs will do.
Many health authorities believe. but l do
not. that shaking hands Is an important mode
OF infection. In my opinion this Is very rarely
IL ever the way any known respiratory infec-
ton spreads. The usual mode of infection
with tonsillitis as with all the other respra-
tory Infections Is through direct implantaton
of the germs n the spray from the nose and
mouth when the patient or the person COM
ing down with the disease or harboring the
| germs coughs, sneezes, laughs or talks.
Theoretically the frequent or regular use of
antiseptic mouthwashes or gargles might pre-
vent such trouble tonsillitis. Practically
there is no evidence that this practice is worth
while.
Practically. however, 1t seems to me that If
the victim reports to his physician Immediately
upon feeling the first hint of sore throat, a d.
rect application of some such heroic disinfect-
ant as silver nitrate solution Qunar caustic).
too strong for patient or layman to apply
with safety, prevents or aborts the attack in
some cases.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03
Remembered Rain Barrels"

Anyone who has lived in the countI
will thrill at reading the lines that are
ollow. CHANGING through recent issue
he Christian Science Monitor the eontribl
ion of A. E. "A. not only drew the eye b.
xcited the imagination. Rather than spo
he contribution by our own attempt
ecreate in fancy the old rain barrel TIL
TODD in the ell of an old farmhouse "
,ffer:
MY sister doesn't understand why
want to keep our old rain barrel now
that we have brand new piping sys-
tenn which brings water into the house
from the spring on the side hill in the
east pasture.
Even though it sometimes is full
of "wiggle-tails. hold that rain
barrel is not only thing of beauty.
but a companion. Nothing can sing
like it as the water comes gurgling into
it from the eavespout when smart
summer shower breaks dry spell.
Some day hope some poet will sing
of rain barrels as one did of the old
oakcn bucket. I'll applaud even if
Sister doesn't, But maybe she willie
quietly. notice that when she wants
to wash her hair she still dips up the
soft water from the barrel instead of
turning the tap for spring water.
My barrel probably feels a little
companions are few even in the eoun-
try. They used to stand beneath the
eavespouts of nearly every farm or
village home. In cities they are van
ishing. Mine is of great sirth and stout
of slaves 1t and its predecessors have
been my friends from boyhood.
AS boy, always was interested in
what kind of barrel Father brought
home from the village store. If it was
an empty kerosene or salt pork barrel it
required many hard rains to wash away
the salt or the smell of kerosene. But
when a molaSses barrel arrived that was
a different story. 1t held dark, rich.
sticky treasure of black strap molasses
nearly turned to sugar, Even after the
last possible bit of nectar had been
scraped from the barrel with wooden
paddles whitfield from single, the
water still tasted sweet for weeks.
OF course. it was tempting when
the brook was half a mile away cptry
to teach the puppy to swim in the rain
barrel. A kitten was different, espe
cially a curious kitten which ventured
on the tilted top and fell in - we
felt like heroes when we rescued her.
When a dry spell came and the,
water sank lower and lower, barefoot
boy had to stand on his head to get
dpperful of water to wash his feet be-
fore he went to bed. When the rain
held off and the barrel became entirely
empty, it made grand place to hide in
a game of hide and seek
Fortunately the slaves never dry
up nor the hoops fall off the remem-
bcred rain barrels of boyhood."
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03
Pastoral Pacihsts

The tide of paeifsm seems 10 be rising.
The Ohio Pastors convention. representing
nearly all the Protestant denominations,
adopts seathng resolution against war;
armament and military service including
these remarkable declarations;
I'VE will never again sanction or par
tieipate in any war.
we will not use our pulpits or class
rooms as recruiting stations.
I'VE will not give our moral or flnan-
eial support to any war
This is radical, indeed, 1t goes back TO
the roots of Christianity, Original Chris
tian teaching and the early Christian church
were militant. but anti-military, They
fought only with the sword of the spirit.
For centuries the church preached and prac-
tised non-resistance. CONSCIENTIOUS OBJ
jectors" went to the stake or the lions rather
than engage to kill their fellow men.
The Crusaders changed all that. The
barbarous Middle Ages could not understand
so spiritual teaching. So the world saw
the strange spectacle of marauding armies
marching under the Cross to slay Saracens
and recapture the Holy Sepulchre of Him
who had told them not to fight, That
spirit has prevailed until recently. In almost
every land the Christian church of modern
times has supported its eountrys wars. Its
attitude has been. My country, right or
wrong.
If the rebellous pastors mean what they
say and another war comes, they may find
themselves in serious trouble Even now
they are defying the United States govern
ment and its courts. which refuse citizen
ship to ministers of alien birth who will not
pledge themselves to bear arms. I'VE have
NOT promised expressly or tacitly." they
say. to accept an act of Congress as the
final interpretation of the will of God. and
we will not do So" If they're not careful.
these Christian ministers may find some
earnest federal prosecutors trying to deport
them.
Still - and this is fact which hopeessly
eonfuses . common or lay mind - are not
the Christian ministers merely saying in their
way exactly what the United States govern.
nens itself said In another way in the Kel.
loea treaty. when IL solemnly renowned
wsr and promised never again 10 resort TO
arms 10 settle an International disputsl The
preachers may BE- 20 literal.minded as 10 take
Un<Ir Sam al bis word. even u the federal
fcusis don't.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Not Venturing to Dispute.

Sure ! have seen a statement In your col.
umn 10 the effect that whisky Is a scdatiye. 1
am not pretending to dispute III. c. J.)
Answer-But just to enlghten a bit.
what? / am fairly certain you saw such as
sertion in my column If you did, / didn't
write it, What did say was that whisky Is
NOT a stimulant. but rather a depressant
That is scientific fact which can dis
pute A physician may administer alcohol as
narcotic or in very limited quantity as fuel
Only In Victorian fiction Is whisky or brandy
a stimulant. Exc the taikies
Keeping In Training
Is 1t true that 10 u man follows vigorous ath.
ieties for years and keeps IN training constant
~ until he gets up around 80 or 10 and then
suddenly stops wrestling and enters an Office
occupation. his life Is likely TO be shortened?
&C. O.
Answer--It is better 10 keep up some degree
OF athletic activity. even II II must be only n
good brisk walk every day. II IN unwlse TO go
out OF training abruptly and follow too sed.
entary life.
Blood as Food
u fhe following Wholesome food? One quart
Of fresh beef bI0ed. one quart Of water, ono cup
0f rye Hour. 0Ila cup Of snet. sait 20 taste. and
weIi fhickened with wheat -four, Bake and use
~ dnuIiiinK sor soups and stews tE M
Answer--It h an wholesome ana practically
as nutritious ~ tho meat OF the animal.
Copyright John ". Ollie Coz
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03
THE APPOINTMENT OF
MIR WILSON
Hartford Courant)

ssSeta"sf
Not all the appointments of
Governor Cross have been so for
tunate as his selection Of David
A. Wilson to be chairman Of the
state central committee Of the
democratic party. The choice was
not made hastily, for the post has
Cbeen vacant ever since p. Il. O'Sul-
Ivan resigned almost a year ago
to become a Judge OF the superior
court. The governor evidently has
spent the time since In studying de-
velopments within the party with
the purpose Of determining who
among the possible appointees
would best At the requirements OF
the situation.
The choice Of Mr. Wilson appar-
entity has been happy one. AL
though not AFFILIATED with the fac
ton within the party that, shorn
OF power at the convection at New
London two years ago, has since
regained dominance In the munich
pal elections throughout the state,
Mr. Wilson none the less apparent
ly Is one In whom all factions have
confidence. Long ago, James j.
Walsh of Meriden declared that
the governor should have free
hand In hte choice of chairman
and that the "Old Guard" Is salts
fed with the appointment Is shown
by the endorsement given Mr. Will
son by Thomas J. Spellacy. 1t was
scarcely less hearty than the APP
proval voiced by DIR Dolan Of Man
chester, who Is afiiliated with the
other wing of the party.
BY the evidence of the, recep-
ton given the appointment, the re-
publicans cannot in the coming
election count too heavily upon dis
union among the democrats to IA
vor them. How skilful Mr. Wilson
may be as political manager re-
mains to be proved, but his likeable
personality. his excellent record and
his good standing doubtless will be
advantages to the democrats.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03
MOSQUITOES AND GAME
New Haven Register)


New Jersey authorities are faced
with a puzzling question. Which is
worse, the Jersey mosquito or the
The commission of that state
engaged in putting an end to the
pest from the swamps and shores
has received complaints that the
war is a menace to featherea
games. fish and oysters. Fisher
men, hunters and farmers have
charged that the digging OF
trenches destroys the meadow
grass on which the game birds de-
pend for food. Decaying sod
causes gas. which in turn kills
bait and edible fish. 1t drifts
away from the drainage trenches.
sinks over oyster beds and de-
stroys the biyalyes. Oil INTENDED
to prevent mosquito breeding pre-
vents fish from coming to the
surface; II logs the birds wings,
and prevents their flying. Young
birds are trapped and starved In
the deeper trenches.
SO here IL perplexing de-
yeiopment OF the law OF checks
and balances. Two organiza'
tions. each working TO benefit man
In a very tangible sort OF way. find
their methods operating At cross
purposes, The game eonserva.
tionists naturally want 10 preserve
the shore cover necessary for
game propagation. The pest ex.
fsrminators naturally want 20 re-.
move that cover or treat II In such
way that II will provide fewer
advantages for mosquito breeding.
The efforts Of one group nesait
the efforts Of the other. II the In
teresis Of ~ are % he satisfied.
clearly some method different
from those 80 far devised Tor moa-
quito control must be worked out
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03
Here, There And EOeryDhere

The scientists have a Job ahead
OF them. -
Perhaps before they get through
they will have to turn back to
nature for assistance. use the
out of-door's own methods for
controlling the species. Perhaps
one Of these will be the return
to favor Of the lowly skunk cab.
bage, natural enemy of the mos.
quito. but, no far as We know. the
enemy Of no Worthwhile thing.
Unless tread upon. Its odor Of
tends no person: yet II attracts
the mosquito as the flame does the
moth.
II the wholesale cultivation Of
skunk cabbages Is out of the ques-
ton. perhaps the chemists can
solve the problem. Their skill at
mixing perfumes is said now to
be without limit. To duplicate
successfully the skunk cabbage
lure should give them a practical
test. Then we may have the arti-
ficiai skunk cabbage. fewer mos
qultoes, but not less game.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03

There will be three-day celebration in
Connecticut in june in honor of the 200th
anniversary of the birth of George Wash
ington the Bieentennial Commission for this
state has just announced. Lieutenant-Gover-
nor Spencer heads this group and it intends
to hold its observance on June 5. s. and 2.
Indoor and outside pageants will 'predomi-
nate. The Sons Of the American Revolution
is heading the list of patriotic organiza-
tons participating. Wethersheld will be the
scene of great rejoicing as Washington was
frequent visitor there in his journeys to
and through Connecticut. A Roehambeau
anniversary dinner and eolorful colonial
ball are among the high lights Of the cele-
bration. Then there will be the bi-state
observance on the last day with officials
from Massachusetts, and this state travelling
over the route that Washington took when
he went to Cambridge in 1875 to assume
command of the American troops.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03

Business men have reported number of
the old style large bills in circulation the
last week or so which is sure indication
that the campaign to end boarding is having
its effect The last time local merchants
reported an influx of big bills was Water
bury Day held in the fall. Perhaps Founders
Economy Day and an. abundance Of low
pr;,s on reliable goods have broken the in
nate fear that has caused so large proper
ton of the public to place its money in mat
tresses. sugar crooks, and other familiar hid
ing places where the money lies idle, instead
of being in circulation where it can do some
good work,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03
At The National Capitol
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER
Digest of Who's Who and What's What
BY RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTEl

hats--or about eight 500-pound
bales O season.
Used Even on Roads
Cotton fabrics are even being
used In constructing concrete
roads and In bltuminous surfacing
of earth roads. The agriculture de-
partment points to saving OF so
per- cent on covers for curing con.
crete.
The states of Georgia. Texas and
South Carolina have been expert
menting on their roads with cotton
reinforced bltuminous surface
treatment and a study Is being
made with the idea Of using the
treatment on levee faces on tho
Mississippi river.
Efforts are being made to sell
agricultural producers everywhere
on the use Of cotton bags for their
commodities and cotton baling Ia
also becoming moro popular.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03
DING. DING

They told him her smile was dis
arming,
And brilliant as finish of chrom,
So he took the tip that they offered,
And left his revolver at home.
600
Then there was the playboy who
called his gal Chimney. because
she was always smoking.
600
A local delicatessen store
closed its doors. ! suppose
the worst came to the wurst.
600
Who can remember the good
old days when pussy willows. and
not advertisements for bed bugs
and water reaches were harbingers
of spring?
900
First Soak-"Is this drink
the real stuff"
Bartender-"Yes it's genu-
wine."
O-O-o
And who can remember the good
old days when some of the village
bellies were proud to say they
worked In the oil lamp burner
department at Plume a. Atwood's.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03
M TO-DAY Sc
AX9IRH4ERPyszzR4
GER gG&E.
RUssO.GERMAN PEACE
SIGNED

On March 8. 1913, heavy Ger
man assaults on the French lines
In the Champagne sector of the
western front were beaten off after
several hours Of sharp combat.
It was one Of the heaviest en-
gagements o fthe year. Allied Oh.
servers believed that German divi-
sions recently brought from the
Russian front were used In the at
tack. Ma
An Austrian attack on the 1tal.
ian front In the Frenzela valley was
stopped by an Italian barrage.
German planes dropped several
bombs on Petrograd, killing three
persons and injuring five.
The treaty Of peace between
Soviet Russia and Germany was
formally signed at Brest-Litovsk.
Trotzky, Russian foreign minister,
turned In his resignation because
OF the harshness Of the terms.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03

Bluebirds recently reported in the Nau-
gatuek valley seem to be real harbingers Of
spring and warmer weather. Birds always
seek climate where they can find food and
as the blue bird is noted migrator, we can
look for something in his wake. In addi-
ton to that the resplendent rainbow that
rode high in the eastern skies Tuesday after
noon certainly was forecast of the seasons
that most of us like the best.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03
1T WAS EVER THUS.

Though the Japs may win In China,
The victory soon will lag,
The chinks will use the boycott.
Leaving Japan holding the
laundry bag.
o-O-o
A head cold can be treated much
easier than cold feet.
o-O--O
Japan says she Is not at war
with China. We'll, we never
declared war against Ger
many, but look what hap
pened.
o-O-o
Hoarding. Is not economy. Wise
spending Is. So IL you're able to
spend In wise' fashion, do SO.
Things will improve just that much
quicker.
More canaries are being sold
in the United States to-day,
than ever before in its his
tory. Just proof of the state
ment that the nation Is getting
pretty cagey.
600
Why not call 1t the Literary
Dry-gest poll.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03
OIL GOSH

Here lies the body,
OF Sailor Black,
He borrowed o chaw OF tobacco,
Failed TO give u hack.
o--O-o
This completes our regular
Thursday evening program. II
came 10 you over DID and was
broadcast by the Waterbury
Evening Democrat, pioneer In
this type OF newspaper work. We
are signing of nj this time. 10 be
back on the cir again Tomorrow
evening 1T the usual hour,
0~-O--O
Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03
Personal Health Service
.(By william Brady, M. d.

Signed letters pertaining TO personal
health and hygiene, not disease diagnosis or
treatment, will be answered by DR. Brady.
Address him. care OF the Democrat sending
stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03
To-day's Selected Poem,
NEVER

BY Helen WcIshimer
Never TO be foolish
IL a sorry plight.
Never 70 say silly things
On a star-mad night.
Never 10 draw In your breath.
With. "A quiekened pain,
when It's summer time and dusk,
And II starts 10 rain.
Never 10 be half-afrald
or your wlstfui dfeamF--
Not 20 have 20 learn that love
Isn't what II aeemni
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-03
WHY. SURELY

II see. Miss smithers. that you
have spelled receive with 'er In
one place and 'ie' IN another"
Tim sorry. sir. That was q slip
Which one shalt I correct 7"
"m--er--why. the one that's
wrong. OF course" 1.-THE Humor'