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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28
TUESDAY, JUNE 2S, 1882
Senator Barkley Speaks

The keynote address of Senator Alben w. Barkley of Kentucky to the democratic national convention yesterday afternoon was a bit different from that classic of Claude Bowers at Houston four years ago. But then Senator Barkley isn't historian of the democratic party nor does he com mand perhaps the flow of language of Bowers. still he did as good job as was possible. He furnished the real thrill of the opening day of the convention by his state ment urging repeal of the prohibition amendment. It gave perspiring delegates an opportunity to work off suppressed excite ment in mad parade around the hall.
 Whether or not the senator's suggestion for treatment of the prohibition situation is going to satisfy the entire democratic party remains to be seen. At this writing Sena- tor Walsh of Massachusetts is presenting a minority report asking for direct repeal of the 18th Amendment without resubmission of the question to the various states And even Chairman. John J. Raskob managed to get in broadside against our ardlty. If the democratic party doesn't do something drastic with reference to outlawing prohi- bition. then the great majority of voters in. this nation are going to be sadly disap- pointed.
 We were glad to note that the keynoter took good hard rap at the nice tariff walls that republicans have been building around this nation for the last decade. If anything is contributing to policy of isolation this constant increase in tariff rates is. And what of the retaliatory tariff measures that foreign countries are levying. No. we can't believe that high protective tariff. such as our republican legislators insist up- on is working to our mutual advantage. The facts don't substantiate such belief. We don't see how they ever can.
 The keynoter touched on variety of subjects, such as thls species of political spell binder is accustomed to do. but to review each and every one would require column after column and the patience of Job in sitting down his two-hour talk. Its great est surprise was naturally the wrnging wet declaration. Coming as it did from man of pronounced dry tendencies it was all the more like bolt from the blue. To say it electrified the delegates would be putting it mildly. Here's hoping that the demo- cratic party will get behind vigorous de- mand for repeal This is no year to be tampering with voters feelings. Let's have action
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28
Not Too Sporting

It doesn't sound good coming from Rep resentative Tilson to learn that the election of democratic president this fall will mean flood of poor laws" yet that is just what he predicts. Speaking over the radio last week in an impassioned plea for Pres- dent Hoover the Connecticut legislator a- lowed his friendship for the president to carry him too far We have every respect for Mr Tilson. He is veteran in Wash ngton political circles and knows more about the workings of Congress than a good many men whose terms of service may even exceed bis lengthy one. But he has proved himself on various occasions too true friend of Mir Hoover. Again that has seemed to be his undoing.
 He maintained that There should be great turning of thoughtful people toward President Hoover to the end that he may continue to stand as the nations buwark against the threatened flood of unsorNid and dangerous proposals which might delay for decade the return of normal business ae- tivity and employment. We presume that Mir Tilson is SO enthused with the per sonality of the president that he overlooks
 
 years. Never for one moment has MT Hoover displayed the marvellous powers of organization that were credited to him in his 1928 campaign. He has been faced with terrific odds. we admit that. Perhaps the greatest figure in the democratic ranks. Alfred E. Smith. could not have done any more than Hoover did. But it is foolish 10 pretend that he is the man upon whom the future destiny of the nation hangs.
 That has been the main trouble with the republican party in the last few elections. Starting with Calvin Coolidge they were able to sell to the nation an idea that the republican party alone breeded good pres- dents: that to elect democrat was the same thing as committing suicide: that control of the nation by the democratic party would result in financial disaster (we kept on electing republicans and see what happened) that the great business interests of the nation would revolt if the democratic party went into office. Now every effort is being made to resell Herbert Hoover to disappointed snd dsgruntled electorate. We can't quite see Mir Tilson's way of thinking. though.
 As for the democratic party being re- sponsible for poor or unsound laws we might refer the representative from New Haven to the reign of Woodrow Wilson. period of progress for this nation. Historians even now are pointing to the number of beneficial laws that were compiled in his administration. to the reforms. notably in 6vil service. that were promulgated In sset the civil service regulations were too nueh of reform for republican politicians to stomach They amended them suffi- cienfIy SO that the pork barrel remained at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28
France and Germany

Added to the proposal for five-year economic agreement between France and Germany, laid before Prime Minister Ram say Macdonald by Baron Konstantin von Neurath, German foreign minister, came the still more surprising development of pro- posal by German Chancellor Franz von Papen that France and Germany join in military alliance The latter, however, was preached privately.
 Before delegates to the conference could have chance fully to digest these some what new ideas word arrived that France and Great Britain have agreed on a repara- tions program which embraces these four points:
 1. The reparations settlement
 to be achieved at the conference now
 being held here shall be final.
 2.a It shall provide for the re-
 sumption of confidence.
 }. It shall recognize Germanys
 present inability to pay.
 4 If it is decided that Germany
 must pay something later. the amount
 must not interfere with economic recovery and must not upset world
 business.
 While these matters are being considered at Lausane. delegates to the arms conference at Geneva are becoming really interested in the Hoover plan for one third disarma- ment Whether all these proposals turn out to be merely gestures for trading purposes remains to be seen. The world can but hope that they are forerunners of new dea! all around With Germany recovering. with France and Germany establishing construe- tive friendship instead of destructive enmity, with debts lowered to the point where Great Britain can come back to economic stability. the United States would have markets. ln- stead of haggling over the past. it could charge its losses to education and go forward with confidence into greater future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28

The nomination of the Socialist eandi- date for governor in this state does not or- dinarily mean much to the average citizen.
 but many recalled. when they saw the name of Jasper MeLevy of Bridgeport as the gubernatorial nominee. that this same Mir MeLevy almost caused major upset in po- litieal circles in Bridgeport year ago. He ran second to Mayor Edward T. Bueking- ham. in the three-cornered race for the mayoralty. His vote was the largest ever boiled by a Socialist candidate in the state. In fact, we wouldn't be surprised If his total surpassed that of any candidate tor city, state or national office on the Socialist ticket Of course, he stands no chance of be- ing elected We wouldn't care to see a Socialist form of government in Conneeti- cut, but we'll wager he will poll an exeep- tonally good vote, more than is anticipated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28

The historian who had been talking about past depressions was asked what form he thought the recovery from this one would take. That he did not know. But in the past. he said recoyeries had almost always come on so quietly and in so many little ways that no one knew the process was go- ing on until they woke up one day to ind out there was no more depression. He thought it likely the same thing was going on now - no big spectacular movement of any kind, but many little forward motions like the growing of grass in meadow. Here's hoping that grand awakening IS in the immediate future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28
A Book a Day
 by BRUCE CATION
Cites Flaws in Capitalism by
 Book of Photos

If I happened to be . socialist I would try to see to 1t that . copy of "A Picture of America" by Charles Cross. landed in every home. It is about the most effec' tive propaganda for socialism that I have ever seen.
 The book is chiefly made up of pictures, accompanied by an ex- planatory text. It boldly sets forth the idea that most of the country's woes are due to the breakdown of capitalism, and 1t outlines the socialist cure.
 What interests me about this book is not the validity, or other wise. of the arguments; 1t Is the way in which they are presented. l You see photographs of stacks 1 of wheat that cannot be sold alongside photographs of city breadllnes; photographs of men who lost their jobs when the clothing factories closed, ana photographs of people who have not sufficient clothing;s photo graphs, in short, grouped together in such way ast to put terrific emphasis on the defects of Amefi1 can society. M l I don't think an Intelligent carS itaIist would find it very hard At0 reply to the socialist program with which the book concludes. But he might find 1t hard to An. swer the pictures. As a bit y0f lpropaganda the book is exceed- lingly powerful - and unusually Interesting.
 The book Is published by Si- mon and Schuster, and costs $1.60s Incidentally, 1t carries an eloquent introduction by oNrman Thomas.
 socialist candidate for president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28
BEHIND THE SCENES atAe DEMOCRATIC
 CONVENTION N with RODNEY BUTCHER

I quarters, the big Autographs of Al do no injustice to their subject. In charge is Joseph Israels, the
 very youthful son of the famous Mrs Henry Moskowitz, boy who used to be a radio operator at sea and has written a couple of books. Mrs Moskowitz may be there, too, but she Is more likely to be with
 Ala pleasant, short, plump Jew ish woman with q reputation for
 sagaclty and humanitarian effort. Jim Reed of Missouri, being talk I en more seriously by somene than
 anyone expected, has q couple of 1 large rooms and the, baieful glare {! of old Jim gazes down on you from many a big Autograph.
 Remind You of France.
 The Mel Traylor for President club, with its banner strung across the corridor, also holds quietly forth an Candidate Row" giving away free icewater--no small boon 1 in this weather--and press-agent- ing the Chicago banker as a ''homespun American" and the best
 dark horse.
 Frank scofeld, TrayIor's old
 friend and schoolmate from Hills boro's Tex, who has done all the | work in the Traylor movement from the beginning, is still on the job.
 one finds no pessimists in going | the rounds. The Roosevelt folks laugh at the idea Of anyone else opening up headquarters. Hench- men at the other quarters tell you | of. the tremendous undercurrent of sentiment for their candidate. Some of them remind you of the confidence of ex-Senator Joe France that he could beat Hoover
 at the recent republican conven- 1 ton,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28
So They Say


 Mfr Hoover and his associates start at the wrong end. What is needed is not an increase in the credit power of financial agencies Instead of credit power In the hands of others, we demand for the working classes immediate re- lief and employment. --Dr. sidney E. 0o1dstein, chair- man executive committee on ur,s employment, New York.
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 The people of Australia have shown beyond doubt that they will not tolerate repudiaticn of public deaths. -B. s. B. Stevens. prime minister
 of Australia.
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 The best leeches come from Germany and Sweden. During the war, could not get German leech- es and ! imported some from Greece. They were very Kood. too, but somehow 1 could not feel at home with them.
 --Bernhard Berkitz New yerlk ieech dealer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28
WINTER REVIVED
(Hartford couranD

New York and New England re-. ceived an unpleasant reminder or winter, either last or next, late on Thursday when, after they had col- lectcd in the north and northwest,
 clouds moved rapidly across the horizon, bringing a spatter of rain and a strong wind. which sent the mercury and many other more tangible things downward or on- ward. Even conservative ther-
 mometers dropped eight degrees within an hour or thereabouts, ana the public thought of hail or snow-
 flurries.
 Neither was noted here. but near Lake Placid in New York snow flurries were reported in the late afternoon, just as Doucet. Que. bee. had registered snow at eight o'clock that morning. One may as. sume that the experience was nor uncommon in Doucet, but 1t was both cruel and unusual in south. :. ern New Englnnd, accustomed though 1t is to the .vagaries Of the weather, For that matter, Friday lacked much of the warmth which should characterize the last Friday in June. and only hardy persons were inclined to admit that they liked the day if they were forced to spend 1t in the open. In New England. at least, the weather is distinctly feminine and reserves the right ito change iti mind without prior notice. Tnt lhouseowner may equip his furnace with thermostat control and there.
 fore keep the temperature Of I'll home from dropping below Q minf' mum, though during few months | he is unable to ike a maximum but nature Is not interested in sucf arrangements and continuailS moves from on extreme to tht other as she has for millions q
 years. It is painful enough but T
 would be worse if she decided tt
 remain permanently at either enc
 of her scale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28
Here, There And EueryuDhere
AUTO GUEST LAW CLARIFIED
(Meriden Journal.)

When Connecticut enacted legis- lation a few years ago to stem q hood of auto guest suits that were proving especially burdensome to insurance companies, there was in- serted a provision in the statute giving redress to the guest in the event his auto host was wilfully and grossly reckless and needless. or to that effect. That stipulation was bound to create uncertainty.
 Enlightenment has come in de- cision by the supreme court of errors reversing plaintiffs verdict of $4,996 in a case of two Norwich men. Referring to that part of the statute which. holds that the acci- dent must have been Intentional on the part of.such owner or op. orator or caused by his needless ness or his reckless disregard of the rights of others" the courts de- ines "heediessness' and thus clari- fies the reading of the law as fol. lows:
 while the word 'hee edlessness' If construed by itself might be held to mean substa ntialIy the same as 'neEligence' yet the intent of the statute could not be efkectuated by construction of this word alone and we have construed 1t with due regard to the context and the mean ing of the entire sentence in which | 1t appears. So construed we have held the sentence to mean conduct which Is improper or wrongful. | 'Evincing a reckless indifference to | life or limb or health ..."
 In other words, 1t becomes quite evident suing guest will have to prove something more than an orr
 dinary form of negligence, such as
 "driving too fast for conditions. which was the basis of the claim in
 the Norwich case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28

their elbow. ready whenever they wished to dip their arms into it clear up to the elbow. No. no. Mr TilsOn, don't Try to make nation believe that only the demo- cratic party can produce poor legislation. The republicans are tarred just as black. And incidentally they happen to be the scapegoats in this present mess SO let them explain their way out of it before uttering dire prophecies about the future under dem ocratic rule
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28
W ToyR7AY @ AAY9IR3IERPgzzR4 8&H ofE&E.
U. S. Troops Tn Italy.

On June 2S, 1918. the first Amer ican soldiers arrived in Italy to take part in the advance on Aus tro- Hungarian lines. One regiment of troops landed and proceeded to the front for future action.
 West of Merviile, British troops advanced on Q three-mile front for nearly a mile. overwhelming the 32d Saxon and 44th German regi- ments. The hamIets of LEpin- cite, verte Rue and Le Becque were taken in the offensive.
 Mutinies were reported occurring in the Hungarian army at the gar- risons of Gyor and Pecs.
 From Spain Q report came fn- forming that Austria had asked that country to attempt opening diplomatic relations with the En-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28

Without doubt the following prohi' bition plank is as suceinct and as true as any body could write or any political party adopt. It was sent to William GMeAdoo recently. It contains only four words = Give everybody a drink" There may be more fiction than fact in it. but it IS pretty good expression of whats on most people $ mind And there are no senseess phrases through which to wade to get at the meat of the suggestion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28
Good evening. THE GLORIOUS FOURTH
"A SMILES THE rHrNc.'

Sweet Liberty! we love thy sway And celebrate this glorious day With patriotic zeal; I've love America. our home That stretches far from foam :e
 foam A peerless commonweal. As treasured. boon let us regard { Our liberty. deserved reward For the heroic lives Of our Colonial. worthy sires, In whose breasts glowed fait Freedoms fires -- Their spirit still survives. From Charleston town to
 Plymouth Rock Withstood the patriots the shock Of wars terrific fray; Who fought to victory or the
 grave From tyranny our land to save - Their courage won the day. Let true Americans maintain Their ood-bought rights, the
 foes restrain Who 'gainst our rights combine. And would fair Liberty dethrone. And leave her bleeding, helpless,
 prone
 To bondage all eonsign. Oh, may this Independence Day Refire our zeal and love, we pray. For freedom and our land. For her just laws and glorious
 flag; As freemen may we never lag March onward, hand in hand.
 Grant Gross.
 O-O--O
 A search warrant is like a search light. It generally gets what 1t goes after.
 o-O--o
 Many a man builds up good reputation only to have a cavein knock the thing down.
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 Some tongues are so sharp they'd make excellent razor blades.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28
CONFIDENT GROSS
fNew Britain Herald)

"A.
 Confidence that the Democrats would select presidential candi- date capable of dealing with the economic ills of the country is the belief of our own Governor Gross.
 The Governor knows what hits tho voters amidships. He realizes that at time when the nation is talking and thinking economy ana finance that the candidate who de- votes some of his time to these topics is making no mistake. The Governor might well refer to the success of the republicans in 1928. It was in that year that MT Hoover talked about the chicken n every pot; the elimination Of pov- crty, and expounded the great New Era generally. And on this basis ne was elected.
 What tho democrats need to do, | the Governor evidentaIy thinks. if to have candidate who will try lto do something to make the re. publican promises of 1928 como |true.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Will you please explain how girl can go in swimming at any tlmc she wishes, according to your teaching, when some eminent doctors advise against even . bath at certain times (Miss E MO
 swer--Correction-cros out eminent doc- tors in line above and substitute old fshwiyes. Menstruation is q function. not an illness nor wholesome view of 1t enjoys the best heaith and living You had better read Dr Clclia Duel Mosher's excellent little book. Personal Hygiene for Women"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28

sion is recalled He said. ''The songs of the present generation are written for the feet and not for the heart" And we think he was right His widow. the former Maude Nugent wrote Sweet Rosy OGfady.' as well as singing it. It was she who intro dueed the device of having verse of her number sung by a partner from the gallery of the thester It is still used today with success.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28


 William Jerome may not be familiar name in this day and age, but it was some years ago when everybody was singing or humming 'Bedelia" and "Mr Dooley'. Remember those old-timers9 Sure you do, if you have any sort of an ear for music or like occasionally to drift along memory lane to the days when eongs were just as senti- mental as they are jazzy today William Jerome wrote both the above They were the outstanding compositions in his long life of association with the stage and music. He died at his home in New York city Sun day after a long illness commencing with stroke last fall Of course he didn't rest his laurels solely on the above two songs There are those who prefer Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat" Row, Row, Row" or Chinatown" And many claim That Old Irish Mother of Mine was the best ballad he ever produced The last song he wrote. just four years ago, was Get Out and Get Under the Moon. He was 6 years old then. One pertinent remark he made once when interviewed on his profes-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28
Educated Politicians

There is d tradition that contrary to the English exampl,, American college graduates avoid public life An editorial writer driven to enquiry by the recurrence of this tradition. in commencement address discovers that there are now 54 college graduates in the United States senate and more than 200 in the house. Believe it or not, more than half of our senators and nearly half of our con- gressmen have been subjected to the higher education.
 Public life is probably appealing more strongly to the youth of today, for economic reasons--it offers steady work with regular pay. There are probably nobler reasons, too. Intelligent and high-mnded young men and women may conclude rightly. that they are needed in politics. And the col leges are educating larger part of our youth. It may not be long before import ant public offiee-holders without college degrees will be exceptional.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28
Personal Health Seruice (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to persona' health and hygiene, not disease diagnosis or treatment, will be answered by pr brady. Address him. care of the Democrat. senoins stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 8:58 (daylight saving time) tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28

IHigh tide at Milford, Wednesday, June 2o, 9:O2 a. m. (daylight time); low t'de 3:14 Daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28
OH MY DEAR

Adventure, adventure, Tine white road bccEOns us, And with maps from filling sta ti0ns, We'll get there sans much fuss.
 O---O--o Spoon Elected from Road House Headline. suppose he created quite a stir.
 o--O--o An automobile mechanic always takes life pretty free and greasy.
 O--O---o Talk will be cheaper when they cut the price on tcle- ;, grams.
 O--O---O The way some choirs sing, you'd think they were doing penance for their sins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28
OHMIGOsH
Here lies the body,
 Of poor Tom Plank. He smoked a cigarette At the filling tank.


 o-O-o The under- employed might be given jobs putting new coats of point on signs about the city, read- Ing, Keep of the Grass.
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 The lamp of knowledge off, ten gets smoked up chimney from the wick of ignorance.
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 O-O-o This concludes our program for to-day. It came to you over DBD and was broadcast by the Water bury Evening Democrat. pioneer In this type of newspaper work. We are signing off at this time, 10 be back on the air again to- morrow evening at the usual hour,
 o--O-o Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28

It seems queer that American athletes should all start breaking records again just when everybody has stopped spending so much money on them.