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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-09
An Untapped Market

A detailed study of the relation between sales of commodities and the incomes of buyers, made in large industrial city, and based on careful tracing of ll8,O0O sales made by TOO different establishments is il- luminating in more ways than one. It is not surprising that the charts and statistics showed that as the family income went up and the population in each district grew smaller by comparison, the buying power rose Actual sales traced showed that fully g per cent of retail customers came from sections of the city in which less than half the population lived The conclusion reached was that retail dealers should push their ad- vertisng and selling efforts in those regions where the buying power exists.
 A more far-reaching conclusion might be drawn from the same facts. Those smaller areas, with greater population but lower in- comes, actually represent bigger market, vast untapped, potential buying power. That is, they would furnish such a market if they had incomes that would eov- CT more than the bare necessities of life. It stands to reason that most of the inhabitants of the crowded, poorer sections of any com- munity would like more and better food, mole and better clothing, pleasanter and more comfortable homes, radios, automo- bles telephones, good stoves, refrigerators, and all the rest. Their orders pouring in would bring more genuine prosperity than any we have yet known. There is reason why those orders are absent
 An authority on the subject said recently that even in the good times of l92S-29, the average worker did not make enough while employed to carry him through even brief periods of unemployment. In other words in spite of very high wages in some lines and to some workers, there were wages so far below decent living scale that the average was inadequate The profits of n- dustry were so narrowly distributed that the products could not all be consumed. So the vicious circle was started. So may be sug- gested a way to avoid this particular vii cious circle in the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-09

The new library at the University of Louvain in Brussels. Belgium, will not carry down to posterity an inscription ealeu- lated to prevent future destruction such as occurred when the German armies invaded Belgium at the outset of the World War. Immediately after the World War an appeal was made throughout the civilized world for funds to rebuild the famous library. The response was enthusiastic, American sub scribers being especially generous. An American architect was chosen to do the de- signing. Cardinal Mereier told the areh- tect, Whitney Warren. that the new struc- ture should bear an inscription that would be safeguard against future depredations The library was built in due course of time. A baustrade on the library was torn down by mob in 1928. When it was rebuilt a mob again destroyed it. It is now being replaced for the third time. Work on 1t has progressed slowly because MT Warren intended to inscribe upon it the following: "Furore Teutonc diruta dono Americana resituta,' Which means, Destroyed by German fury restored by American gener- osity." Action was brought against the architect to prevent this inscription going on the balustrade and the highest court in Belgium has just upheld the complaint. All of which seems to be much ado about noth- ing to us here in the United States
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-09

known. vanquished its mighty antagonist. It was Taylors duty to hand up explosives to the gunners from the powder magazine. He served throughout the entire war and when he went back to his home in North Carolina. he was free man. He came to Putnam in 1884 and had resided there ever since. His death was undoubtedly hastened by an accident in which he was seriously hurt Christmas night. While in Worcester two men held him up and ham, mered him with a blackjack. Although dis charged from the hospital his health failed to return. It does seem as if Uncle Sam ought to recognize in some way Taylors part in the first battle of iron-elads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-09
Dates and Accidents

The industrial researchers who have held fatigue responsible for the increase of fae- tory accidents in the late afternoon are wrong. according to Dr Morris S. Viteles of the University of Pennsylvania. He tells a safety conference that the accidents at that time of day come from inattention. The workers are looking forward impatiently to their dates or other pleasant evening pas times and no longer have their minds on their work. With the mind absent. the body becomes clumsy.
 There is no such accident increase. he finds. in the corresponding hours of the night shift, and he assumes that the workers get as tired at night as they do after the same amount of work by day. In the early morning they have no social engagements to look forward to nothing but breakfast and bed. So they keep their minds on the job and do not get hurt. It sounds logical but can it be true? Is there not some other factor the greater strain and confusion of the day. for instance with its demand for attention on all sides? Brain-workers, at least. often say they can work better at night, with less fatigue, because it is quieter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-09
GOV ELY's REQUEST
(New Hayen Journal-Col

(NeW Haven Journal-Courier)
 Governor Ely of Massachusetts. has informally requested the State of Connecticut to create state-ad- ministered fund for the protection of employees. This fund. which would be raised from employers
 would be used as an insurance measure against unemployment. The reason the governor of our neighboring state does this is to protect industries in Massachusetts so they will not move if the state adopt such a law. Distances in New England are not great and 1t is comparatively easy for an industry to move from one state to another. Thus the state of Massachusetts. wishing to create such a fund to protect its workers. naturally asks Connecticut to join with 1t in this measure.
 Plainly massachusetts, Is taking the cautious course. The same problem has been met time and time again in the past when such compensation laws. child labor laws. etc. have been passed. Much of the industrial gain of the South has been due to the fact that inc dustries which moved there from other parts of the country found a less adv need development of this so.calied social les s'ation It is significant. too. that Governor Cross comedies state action may be necessary on Connecticut's part. Of course the preferable course is to depend upon private initiative. and there would be no discussion of state action if there were complete confidence that private initiativS
 would sui7ice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-09

TO some readers 1t seems extra ordinary how can run along for weeks at time here ana never mention disease. or even symptom unless 1t be for purpose of ridicule. They con- clude have no sympathy. queer kind of a doctor, am.
 purpose of this column It Isn't clinic. l do not offer medical advice. do not believe 1t is good for the general readers health to learn much about what such and such symp- toms mean What we are conducting here Is just a little school of health. Even If you merely give this column an occasional haif- over 1t will do you no harm and you may learn sonnet thing--you never can tell To-day for ex- ample I'm dispensing this little pearl of wis., dom: One important function of the belly IS maintaining an efficient circulation of the proofreader or editor changes the word belly to stomach" or abdomen" don't believe what I've apparently said, because 1t will not be so . If 1t comes through as have written 1t. It will no doubt strike you children as novel, If not bizarre to regard the belly as circuiatory organ
 A great many well meaning but thoughtless persons, including. fear, Dr Noah Webster himself, confuse the abdomen with the belly and the belly with the stomach. Let's sort these out before we take up to-days physiology les son.
 The abdomen, accent on the Q. Is the great body cavity containing tho stomach, liver, in. testines. spleen, pancreas and other odds ana ends. The belly is the anterior or front wall or the abdomen. Does anybody ever have pain In the abdomen?, No, he just thinks he does: what he really has is bellyache, you ninny.
  men or in the chest or in the brain for that matter. The organs or structures within these body cavities are supplied with sympathetic nerves only. Any pain sense you feel is re- ferred pain, and you can feel that only in the spinal nerves which supply the structures of the wall exclusively. The word stomach ache' Is highly improper in etymolosy and in physiology. Why In the world should the stomach ache when the trouble Is in the ap- pendix or in the lung or in the heart? The correct term is belly -ache Don't be sopho- moronic-just tell the doctor you have a belly ache right here--and indicate with your finger the sore spot--and leave 1t to him to decide whether to take out your galsac or treat you expectantly for pleursy with confusion. If you mean to pay the doctor at all 1t is foolish to tell him you have stomach ache, for he may be in hurry to get over to the ball game and take your diagnosis for granted
 The elasticity resiliency of muscle is known as ''tonus or tone. The tonus of the belly muscles has much to do with the return of blood from the great veins into the right side of the heart and thence into the lungs for oxygenaton. Here is the place where the cir culation begins to fail, in most serious exhaust ing illness. Just remember that the resiliency of the belly muscles (not their strength) has a good deal to do with the efficiency of the cir cuiation In other lessons we shall consider how to cultivate this resilency or tone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-09
SHALL THEY DRINK? (Hartford Times)

The federal civil service com. mission has established a rule which prevents any person from qualifying as q federal prohibition agent If he has taken. except for medicinal or official purposes. even one drink of alcoholic beverage within the year previous to his ap- plication for such employment.
 Representative Boylan of New York city disagrees with this rul- ing as unduly harsh. He considers that 1t initiates against efficiency of the enforcement service. He raises the question if man not familiar with the taste of beverage alcohol could tell when making an arrest whether the beverage in- volved was really alcohoic.
 It would appear that public opinion should side with the civil service commission, without refer once to its beliefs about prohibition itself. Ii is foregone conclusion that practically all the liquor which is drunk nowadays Is se- cured from Illicit sources. Practi- cally all of 1t Is involved in illegal sale or Illegal transportation, or both, and possibly illegal manufac- ture as well.
 It Is incongrious that prohibi- tion enforcement officer should have q bootlegger. It is almost as incongruous that he should drink liquor derived originally from a bootlegger.
 The country has right to ex- pect that the enforcers of the pro- hibition law will not be parties in any sense to illicit traffic. There will be less corruption and ineffi- ciency in. the service if enforce ment Is put on a basis that does not make officers tolerant of law violation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-09

It was good advice that Commissioner of Agriculture Buckingham gave out the other day relative to rabbit raising. It wasn't so many years ago that people were being in- veigled into investing in pair of foxes with enormous profits assured over period of years The only thing left of this scheme today is a number of abandoned fox farms scattered throughout the country. While rabbits may multiply more rapidly than foxes, we don't think that people should expect to become milionaires overnight in raising them. As Commissioner Bucking- ham points out the very fact that rabbits increase almost as quickly as guinea-pigs may prove the downfall of many scheme. The supply will soon exceed the demand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-09
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1892
M. Aristide Briand

France loses world figure in the death of Aristide Brand Twelve times premier and twice as many times cabinet minister, his influence in French affairs can be com pared with that of the Great Georges Ce- menceau, whose death came two years ago. and also with that of Raymond Poineare, today confined to his bed with partial par alysis. That trio of stalwartS dominated the national politics of France during the last twenty years, For that matter the'r influence went far beyond the domains of France and penetrated the fastnesses of both hostile and friendly nations
 M. Briand will live in the memory ot the world as an apostle of peace. It was so he was designated by some eolner ot phrases one day. perhaps il was just the eoncensus of all that the term fitted him better than any living man. Today French journals that howled down his proposals as only our European newspapers can de- ride and ridieule, speak of the death oi Frances great statesman It was always thus. Too late we recognize the worth of man. or his plans and hopes Or course it wasn't so with M, Briand. He had his modicum of success in his nearly 70 years of life. He was not d failure. His lie work did not go unaeheved.
 Even in France, where his policies were assailcd so roundly, he was returned time and again to high position of government trust Thirty of his years were spent m suc, service. Turbulent years they were, too. as anyone who knows French political history can tell But M. Brand being at heart a simple man with definite purpose guiding him on managed to weather storms that would have swept weaker character ,to oblivion His last great coup was the suggestion for United States of Europe d Pln European Union. it was called It may some day rank with that braln-ehlld ot Woodrow Wilson the League of Nations
 They say that Briand was responsible for rushing troops to the battle front In taxi cabs when the great German general Won Kluek, was ready 10 lay in ruins the mighty grandeur of Paris. That's legend. but 1t sounds like the genius of Briand. His elaim to fame will neither rest upon such an ine'' dent as that nor be harmed by 1t, The world will always remember him, if 't cares to delve into history, as the man ot the stout heart He could not be beaten down by the forces of political expedleney' His goal was never attained but it re- maincd to the last gasp for life shining cross towards which the great statesman struggled with uplifted arms. Peace on earth to men of good will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-09
THE FRIED SANDWICH
 INCIDENT 2
lNew York Hcrald. .Trlbune.l

,(New York Herald -Tribune.)
 There Is something of magnifi- cent defiance in the gesture of Senator Huey Long, who came 10 the Waldorf and instructed Os- car himself in the art of making n Waldorf sandwich. One can as well imagine an amateur schooling Escoffier in how to prepare sauce 'ilscoffier or journeying to the deep south to teach q veritable Colonel cieghorne the art and mys- tery of the mint julep. Carrying goose liver to Strasbourg would be n. poor comparison, since what Senator Long really achieved was painting the lily.
 The Waldorf sandwich. as all the world and Oscar know, is built with toast, sliced chicken, lettuce and mayonnaise, but MT Longs con fectlon included ham and Swiss cheese and was fried in It's entirc- ty in batter and melted butter, which is by way of being Q gus. tatory complication if not an im- proyement. There are, of course. people who like their caviar pre- pared aux Blinis, with pancakes and sour cream, and there are those who scorn the straightfor- ward and invigorating Martini in favor of the Clover Club or Side car. There is. in fact and as somebody once remarked, no &C., counting for tastes.
 The most notable moral to be derived from the Waldorf fried sandwich incident is that afforded by the restraint of the admirable Oscar, who built the catastrophe entree demanded. allowed MT Long actually to eat 1t on the premises and has included 1t on ms future menus. Even the famed hospitality of MT Longs Southland might crack under the strain 1T a Connecticut Yankee should com mand a mint julep involving the use of gin, Pernod and gernaoihe'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-09
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Old Doctor Hoke Buncombe

Son aged IF has swelling on neck just below ear doctor said 1t Is swollen lymph gland, just to paint 1t with iodine and keep ham from getting damp (E. B.) Answer-If it is a swollen lymph node it is due to infection through the nose, throat, ear, or a decayed tooth. Better have the boys nose and throat examined by some physician other than Hoke M. Bunkem, M D., and have his teeth attended to by the dentist.
 Sulphur and Molasscs
 Is sulphur blood purifier? In what way should 1t be used? Does 1t thfn the blood? (J. A. Uo Answer-No, it is merely a laxative. You get plenty of sulphur as a natural constituent of such foods as eggs, beans. cheese. The old spring medicine"--sulphur and molasses, mixed in equal quantities is as good as any way to take 1t, but why take IL?
 Autogcnous Bactcrin for Bronchitis My husband has suffered from chronic brOn- chitis for years Will you kindly inform me for having . vaccine made Mrs A. w. S.)
 Answer--That would not be wise for you to attempt. Only the attending physician can manage such preparation.
 Circumcision
 What are the co effects Of q congcnitai phI- mods Of 25 years standing tJ. VI
 Answer--circumclslon. which may Dc done by any good physician under local anesthesa, Is advisable at any age tf cleanliness or yoiding is interferSd with. Impesaonal questions brings replies in kind. have h0 morbid suggestions to present 10 anybody.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-09

Depression is due to the vanity of the rich, the envy of the poor and the greed of the merchants. --Ignace Paderewski. pianist and ex-premier of Poland.
 
 The program for the protection of China from outside aggression is an essential part of any de- velopment (of international justice and peace). Henry L. stimson. secretary of state.
 
 If there was no short selling. ! am confident our market would have closed months ago. --Richard Whitney, president. the New York Stock Exchange.
 
 We are lighting. not for liquor. but for the preservation of a prin- ciple on which our government was founded, Henry Fl. curran. president Of the Association Against the Pros hibition Amendment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-09
To-day's Selected Poem
MARCH ELF

By Gilbert Maxwell in the New York Times) This is the month when Spring stands like an
 elf
 riptoe upon the threshold of the earth Counting her dreams and whsperngs to her.
 self
 or bud and blossom. with a secret mrth: And though she shivers when the wind rides
 high
 Twisting her spiral fingers in her hair. Blowing an errant snowflake in her eye. She drops her head and laughs to see the bare Earth trembie at the thunders of his tongue: For well sfe knows. before the month Is gone The ancient scythe shall once again be swung. And in the nnai breath of some dark dawn The sun shall wake to And the Frost King
 dead.
 With her green sandal on his hostile headi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-09
At The National Capitol
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER
A Digest of Who's Who and Whats What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER

evidence of the intention to have recourse to force, which has the consequence of establishing a state of war, may result from formal declaration or from actual acts of hostility sufficient to establish the fact of the existence of such con- test by force of arms"
 But stowell also dwells on punitive expeditions and "vica. rious enforcement of international rights" He says
 "If the offending government Is greatly inferior in strength to the state which undertakes the puni- tive expedition an attempt to offer resistance Is not always recognized as war"
 War, according to stowell Is the last step to the most complete use of remedial force which Is open to states"
 So you see how 1t is as between China and Japan!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-09
Paonessa Declines

Democrats of New Britain were some what discouraged to learn that their former leader, ex-Mayor Angelo M Paonessa' would not seek the democratic nayoralty nomination this spring in an effort to defeat Mayor George Quigley, the republican in' eumbcnt. Democrats had hoped to draft the former chief executive so that this pop ular vote-getter might place New Britain Tn the same category with the other large cities of the state, all of which are now governed by democratic administrations. However, Mir Paonessa refuses to enter demoeratc primary and as it seems certain that there will be more than one candidate for the nomination, democrats are slightly despond- cnt.
 Mir Paonessa is at present member cf Labor Commissioner Tones staff It is un- likely that he would give up his present post unless he was definitely certain that he would both be nominated and elected mayor of New Britain. We think he could win the nomination fairly easily if he cared to enter the primaries but would even his well l-known vote getting ability outweigh the advantages that Mayor Quigley can bring to bear. During his administration Mayor Quigley has managed to acquire state wide reputation and also to focus pub lie attention upon the city he governs Voters will pay heed 10 that and act accordingly.
 Of course there might be another reason for Mir Paonessa remaining out of the may oralty fight. He might have under eonsld- cration some plan of running for Congress this fall Two years ago he was practically assured of the congressional nomination m the first district until democrats decided that Augustine Lonergan who had formerly represented the district, would be stronger candidate. Mir Lonergan lived up to his past reputation and was elected. MT paonessa was given the shrievalty nomina- t;on in Hartford county. but lost by narrow margin. Perhaps Mr Paonessa now feels that having accepted the
 If Mir Lonergan wishes to return to Con oress he will not be opposed. even by Mr psonessa. But if Mir Lonergan should seek sbe senatorial nomination with the intention of unsestne U. S. Senator Hiram A. Bing- h,m of New Haven it would leave the way oo<n for Mr paonessa 10 get the congress sionsl nomination. And rumofs that MT Ionerean wiII seek the ssnatorship' that has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-09
pr,t,sn shipptnr Iosses.

nTItfsn ShunVuht8 A~0Sss
 On March 9, 1918, the British announced that shipping losses for the previous week had been 10 ships of more than 1,600 tons dis- placement each.
 This announcement confirmed the opinion that submarine activi:. ties were increasing and caused great concern in England. which was dependant on its ships for food both at home and for It's troops In France.
 Fighting on the western front was still confined to minor trench actions, but 1t was increasingly ap- parent that German troops were being massed for major offensive at m early date. .
 Many divisions from the Russian front were known to be In the German lines in France.
 British troops in Palestine con. tinued their advance, and reported taking many Turkish soldiers prls- oners.