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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30

We'll, they've started already. Republicans are building for the 1934 state campaign. if we are to believe what we read in the papers, And why not, pray. J. William Hope the state treasurer-elect, was feted at a testimonial banquet in Bridgeport this week. During the course of the evening many nice things were said about Mir Hope. Most of them. no doubt were well deserved. We don't know Mir Hope nor are we sufficiently acquainted with his record to speak with any authority about him. But when your fellow citizens broach your name as prospective gubernatorial candidate it means that you possess some of the necessary qualities of leadership. Of course Mir Hope is being praised in g. o. D. circles for the way in which he ran ahead of his ticket. However. it isn't always the wisest plan to ascribe that to personal magnetism: There are many fac tors which might account for this. And in an election like the past one in Connecticut there were so many factors to be taken into consideration that the. normal reasons for man running ahead of his ticket must be somewhat discounted. However. we are off ally going to credit State Treasurer Elect Hope with hit. He is the first candidate mentioned for the governorship in l934 But he certainly won't be the last. Maybe this will start the ball a-rolling once more. And just when we thought politics was at rest for few months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
Realism In War Debts

The most serious obstacle now to a req sonable solution of the war debt problem by the United States government IS the position taken by Congress in its last session. putting It on record as absolutely opposed to any revision or modification of the existing war settlement. The debtors had their year moratorium; after that they were to be held to the literal terms of their agreement. Most of the congressman, being intelligent men, must have known that they were leg islating nonsense There had already been liebral concessions made to the debtors and it was safe guess that there would have to be more.
 It was plain that Germany was not going to pay the Allies any more, and therefore there was at least strong presumption that the Allies would soon hedge on payments to the United States. It was well known that payment in cash was difficult and that rising tariffs made it still more difficult for international debtors to pay in goods.
 Information was available showing that the system of payment provided has never worked that payments have never been made by Germany to the Allies, and by the Allies to America. except as America has lent Europe the money to do it with. This fact has recently been set forth clearly in the Brookings Institute volume on War Debts and World Prosperity" It will be the diff sficult task of President Hoover and Presi- dent-Elect Roosevelt to deal with our foreign debtors under this handicap. and at the same time persuade Congress itself to open its eyes and face realities. There has been too much blind hope about war debts. There must be realism.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
BICENTENNIAL
(New York 1Ierald-Trlbune)

It would, no doubt, be inyidious
 to suggest that there was anything particularly appropriate in the fact that the end of the Washington bi- centennial celebration was appoint
 ed to coincide with a period of Thanksgiving. Still. what with turkeys and so on, the citizen may
 not have noticed that with Thanks giving the celebration is over; from It's magnificent preliminary
 at Yorktown last fall 1t has run it's course, through all the ingenuities of MT Blooms luxuriant imagina- ton, through the pageantries of the summer and the patriotic dedi- cations of the fall, through the diminishing motifs of the final weeks and so to its conclusion. George Washington has been re-
 membered. In deed, he has been remembered in big way; and if there were moments when one had an uneasy, sense of the nations
 being made George Washington conscious, rather than being led to any very understanding apprecia- ton of the true services of that
 great Virginia gentleman, one must
 say that the Father of His Coun- try has. admirably survived the process.
 It was not always easy to re- capture the wise and simple att
 mosphere of the eighteenth cen- tury amid the tanks and anti-air- craft guns in front of Federal Hall, or to savor through the oratory. bunting and motion picture camer- as any memory of those. qualities of common sense. loyalty and gen. ltiemanly forthrightness which dis tinguished Washington and his times. Hardly any one in the
 country today does not know that Washington was born in 1732; but how many would be able to recog-
 nize and admire q person of Wash ! ington's fiber if they met him on
 their daily business? An. we'll
 memorial celebration seldom suc-
 ceed in commemorating such finer
 qualities; they pay their generous tributes without much understand ing, but when the pageants and lprocessions have gone by tke stat lure of the great man. if he is a
 really great man, does seem larger than before. Washington was q really great man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30

equally ineffective in the more important world fspair plans bs had outlined so glibly. Hs kns~ enough lo leave his car engine so an expert. but he did not trust the experts in banking tariff. war debts and all the rest.
 It must be admitted the so-ealled experts seem baifIed. Yet it may be that they would do better if they were not assaiIed by SO much inexpert advice. political pressure and nationalistie prejudice. Wouldn't it be great if we could somehow turn the whole mess over to the right persons or parties and leave the job to them'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Mioo XMnn.ua Laof

Nice Warm Feet
 Would say for benefit of others that suf- fered with cramps in legs at night, and stopped them by wearing loose oversize wool socks to bcds (R. G. R.)
 Answer-Thank you. Another way to keep the feet warm in bed is by practicing Bell Breathing. Must keep the feet warm in order to enjoy restful, relaxing sleep Send stamped envelope bearing your address and ask for in- structions for Belly Breathing. Don't call it any prudish name. By the way several cor respondents assure me that holding the hands relieve collie or cramp of any kind. I should like to hear from readers who have had any personal experience with this
 Sex Control Bunk?
 IncIosing clipping regarding sex control Is 1t true that tactic acid insures the baby will be Il girl and sodium bicarbonate insurcs q boy? (W. M. S.)
 Answer--It Is another of those German dis coveries that are astounding when first herald ed to the world. byt a flop when tried in practice.
 What is the effect of growth of mould on home preserved fruit, if the fruit Is eaten after top layer of mould has been removed? (L. H. M)
 Answer--It is harmless.
 Raw MIX Best If Pure
 Does raw milk help to increase weight bet of any infection by drinking raw milk? (D. McD.)
 Answer--Yes.e raw milk is preferable in nu- trition but you should tsk your local health officer whether the raw milk you purpose tc drink is safe. Certified milk is the only grade of raw milk that is always pure and safe
 (Copyrignt John F. Dtile Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
TALES UNCLE ToBY
tNew York Herald -Tribune)

Uncle Toby, or more formally His Excellency the Governor of Connecticut, Wilbur Lucius Cross, will this year De the recipient of the 1892 Yale Club of Montclair's award, and a very good choice 1t is. too. Eugene Meyer and Dr Har- vey Gushing, of Boston, have been previously honored by the militant Ellis of Nick Roberts's posse and last year an additional award of plate twas greeted with wide ap- plause when 1t was presented to another of Yale's avuncular favor ites, Uncle Billy Phelps. Now 1t IS Governor Cross's year.
 Whether as dean of the Graduate school of Arts and Sciences, with his office of red brick opposite the Highwall at New Haven, or as chief executive. beneath the dome and golden statue of the Capitol at Hartford, Uncle Toby has been a distinguished Yale man '.who has won his ~" in life.
 z It isn't often that an authentic scholar and acknowledged author ity on the classical tradition or English fiction forsakes the ac- aQcmlc CiOIStcTb LuI SAiS aAe.ss1 ". state, taking with him the editorial duties of so robust and dignified 2 publication as "The Yale Review" Strong. cigars. Phi Beta Kappa key, ratcatcher suits and hearty laugh and all. he was so popular 2 governor that Connecticut retaineu him for a second term, even against so tried and admirable an opponent as John Trumbull. An affectionate understanding of the shrinking Clarissa, the fearful strong language of Flanders ana the jollities of Midshipnlan Easy, not to mention England in a Pick wickian sense and the fortunes of thes latter Forsytes, has proved no impediment to a shrewd country sense as an executive.
 The world of Yale men, not only in Montclair but elsewhere, can be proud of their Uncle Toby Cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
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Washington. Legislation en- dorsed by organized labor, em- bracing most of the more popular progressive measures as well as proposals of especial interest to wage earners, is likely to take a decided spurt in the next congress.
 Measures strongly opposed by organized labor, such as the sales tax, probably will have to be pass ed in the forthcoming short ses- sion or not at all.
 These predictions may be made partially on the theory that Presi- dent-elect Roosevelt will be more likely to aid than to obstruct pro- gressiye and labor legislation, but more especially because for at least 20 years no congress has beeA elected which professes so much sympathy with the masses, of workers as does the Seventy-third.
 At least II of the 16 new sena- tors in that Congress had strong backing from organized labor in the campaign and 9 glance at the other five indicates that three or four of them will be sympathetic. Dozens of senators and congress- men whom labor considered inimi- cal were defeated.
 This means that certain measures heretofore controversial or neglected are going to be passed and that others, not long ago con- sidered radical or impossible of passage, will be brought. up for a hearing. It also means that labor will havefa larger voice in attacks on other problems in which it con- siders it's interests involved, such as economy and railroad legisia- tion.
 The last sessions only major labor victory was the anti-injunc- tion law.
 It seems certain that congress will demonstrate a more sympa- thetic and aggressive attitude to- ward unemployment relief-relief of distress, relief of unemployment itself and for machinery designed to reduce unemployment in the future.
 Last winter labor backed the La- Toilette Costigan $375, 100000 di- rect federal relief bill, which would have undoubtedly passed the sen- ate had 1t been the senate we will. have after March 4. It will be de-' manding relief in larger sums this winter and, if 1t doesn't consider the short sessions legislation. ade- quate, in the special session Roose- welt is expected to call next spring.
 The five-day week in govern
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30

ment service has been promised by the democratic platform and that, along with the shorter work day is cardinal point in albor's pro- gram.
 The American Federation of La- bor's executive council reports that the present amount of work avail able would not provide willing workers with more than 30 hours of employment week, while the five-day 40-hour week and the six hour day 36-hour week represent standards applicable to normal times at present.
 Shorter working schedules for government employees is urged for their effect as an example and the Interstate commerce commission, by congressional resolution, has been investigating the proposal of a six-hour day for railroad work CTS.
 Any attempts, in tfe course of a government reorganization pro- gram, to tinker with the depart ment of labor will be closely scru- tinized and in most cases bitterly opposed by orgainzed labor.
 Old age pensions, state adminis- tered with federal aid, is another issue expected to receive greater attention when the friends of labor present their new congressional strength.
 Tn A. F. of l.. will also be found supporting the attempt to modify the voistead act, in this congress, and, if necessary. in the next.
 And in all congressional strug- gles over economy, organized labor will attempt to protect the inter- ests of tho federal employees, who it believes have been made goats an unfair extent in economy legis- lation to date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
A Book a Day
Put His Snakes to Bed
 In His Parents House
by BRUCE CATION

Snakes give most of us the shud- ders. But Raymond Ditmars likes them-always did, in fact; and when he was in his teens, working at @ dreary job of cataloging but terflies in New York museum he set up a group of cages in his par ent's house, installed a flock of live snakes and made himself the city's leading snake collector.
 So, presently he stopped catalog- ing butterflies and gave the snakes all of his time; and today. as cura tor of mammals and reptiles at the New York zoo, he is one of the worlds foremost authorities on such matters.
 He tells about all of this in Thrills of 8 Naturalist's Quest" and If you like stories of snakes and animals you won't find a more entertaining book than this any, where.
 In it Dr Ditmars tells about the time he shared Pullman berth with live king cobra; about the poisonous African snake that jumps backward to get at you; about the orang-utan which once knocked a keeper cold with a straight lcft-to. the jaw; about the giant South American frog that barks and bites; about the joys of catching live .copperheals on rocky ledge in autumn; about the pink snake that got lost in a New York hotel, and finally came to light, alive and. happy, in another hotel blocks away; and so on through a long list of anecdotes that are amusing, exciting and tre- mendously interesting.
 Dr Ditmars' book is published by Macmillan and sells for $3.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
Her Own Mechanic

In the descriptions of Miss Amy John sons remarkable solo flight from England to Cape Town, 6.200 miles over sea. noun tain. desert and forest. one item seems to have more significance than has been given it. She had been forced down by faulty oil pressure. It looked at first as though she might have to give up the flight almost within sight of her goal. But says the newss story. Miss Johnson, who is her own mechanic. worked on her motor and soon had it funetioning normally"
 It is probably true that very few women flyers are their own mechanics. Some of those who have achieved fame have had courage and determination. but the piloting and me- chanieal care of their planes have been left to skilled men. It would not be surprising to learn that Amelia Earhart Putnam and Anne Morrow Lindbergh understand the inner mysteries of airplane motors and could do good jobs of tinkering if necessary. but the ability is still rare enough among women flyers to make it noteworthy item in Miss Johnson's noteworthy achievement.
 As a matter of fact, can many women motorists tinker successfully with an auto mobile engine in an emergency. or repair a balky washing machine or electric dishwash- CT? They are usually content to learn which levers to pull or buttons to push to make the thing work. and to leave the oiling and repairing to friend husband or hired me- chanic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
WHERE LEE sURRENDERED
Bridgeport Times-star)

It is an odd little argument that, has risen between two government departments in connection with the, projected national shrine at Ap-. pomattox Court House., Va, the site of General Lees surrender to General Grant.
 That the spot where the bloodiest and most tragic of all our wars ended should get some sort of me-, morial seems beyond argument. Byt the War Department wants to put up monument there and let 1t go at that, while the Fine Arts Commission would prefer to rebuild the Mclean house. where the. actual surrender took nee. and make 1t the central part of the memorial;. and so far the two groups have come to no agree ment.
 To an innocent bystander. {. ideal solution might seem to be ssy combination of both plans. The Mclean house ought to be pre- served. by all means; but why shouldn't there be monument also? Surely the spot is of great enough historical significance to Justify something rather elaborate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
To-day's Selected Poem,
IN NOVEMBER

Here is the watershed of all the year, Where, by a thoughts space, thoughts do start
 anear
 That fare most widely forth; some to the
 mouth
 Of Arctic rivers some to the mellow south. The blast, like Lear upon the English heath And messy boughs blow wild that. undstressed Another spring shall hide the cheerful nest. The solitude, the wfiite and huddling town: And next the russet fields, of harvest shorn, Shines the new wheat that freshens all the
 morn.
 From out the bursting milkweed. dry and gray. The silken argoses are launched away, To mount the gust. or drift from hill to hill And plant new colonies by road and Till .
 -> From Poems of Fifty Years.y
 by Robert Underwood Johnson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
TAKING ALKA1Is TO RELIEVE ACIDITy

Every one knows that in healthy person | the stomach is acid during the digestion of food.
 Excessive acidity of the stomach is a com mon manifestation of chronic cholecystitis with or without gall-stones, and of sheer worry A considerable share of those who constantly take soda, magnesia or other alkalis for the relief of Indigestion" dyspepsia" 'acidty, gastric or duodenal ulcer. "heartburn," "gas" "waterbrash." have gastric or duodenal ulcer. There is no harm in the occasional use of such alkalis for the relief of acidity but the constant or habitual use of them is objestion- able for several reasons.
 Sodium bicarbonate particularly produces an of the hydrochloric acid. When the sodium after -effect that stimulates greater secretion bicarbonate reacts with the hydrochloric acid sodium chlorid (common salt) and carbon di- oxid (carbonic acid gas) are formed: these ir- ritate.
 Alkalis do not cure anything.
 Alkalis destroy vitamins in food.
 Too much alkali tends to upset the normal acid-base balance of the blood
 If any such remedy is necessary for the re- lief of excessive acidity prepared chalk (cal- cium carbonate) IS preferable to soda, mag these along with charcoal, aromatics and seda- tives.
 Ten grains of prepared chalk is usually suffi- cient to neutralize excessive acidity for several hours
 Prepared chalk is less likely to disturb the acid-base balance of the blood.
 Prepared chalk is ofhclally called Creta Praeparata and is native chalk purified for medicinal use. It's chemical name is calcium carbonate. Virtually the same substance con- stitutes egg shell and oyster shell. Either of these natural forms of calcium carbonate may be crushed to powder and used incidentally
 The salts formed when other alkalis are taken are rather laxative in effect. The salts formed when chalk reacts with the acid of the stomach are not laxative, even slightly as- tringent and hence prepared chalk is old remedy in acute diarrheal conditions
 Calcium carbonate (prepared chak) may be taken in powders, in tablets, suspended in cinnamon water. The cinnamon water sus- pesion of prepared chalk is officially called Mixture represents approximately ten grains Chalk Mixture. Two teaspoonfuls of Chalk of calcium carbonate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30

The king of American game birds, ruffed grouse, can be raised successfully on farms, it was authoritatively stated at the American game conference this week. And that is about the best news that hunters have heard in month of Sundays. But will they be is an other question. Ruffed grouse may be plenti- ful in sections, but where are the sections say those who like nothing better than to trail good dog through scrubby country side. Let's have the ruffed grouse back in abundance, by all means.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
Public Power Plants

An interesting development in Illinois is the decision to establish three state-owned power plants on the Des Plaines and the Illinois rivers. The sites are on the Lakes to Gulf waterway and will produce 90.0Q0 horsepower. Licenses are sought from the federal power commission.
 There are about 1000 light and power systems in the United States owned by mu- nicipalties, but state project of this kind is an innovation. The venture may indicate a reaction to the collapse of the Inspll utili- ties system. American policy prefers pri- vate initiative in such cases but private abuse of public utility privileges invites public ownership and control.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
PHrLIPPINE INDEPENCE
fNew Britain Herald)

1t is likely that the Philippines will obtain their independence under American protection, etc. within less than a year.
 Such a bill is likely to be pushed through the senate shortly. but is expected to be vetoed by MT
 The real article will come next wear. and President Roosevelt Is expected to sign it.
 The reason goes beyond our promises to the islands years ago and goes beyond conceptions of using the islands as a far-eastern naval base. We shall still have the naval base there at all events.
 The reason is economic. Philip pine products enter the country free of duty. There are sugar. growing sections which do not care for the influx of Philippine sugar.
 Neither does the Cuban sugar industry like 1t. There is q duty on Cuban sugar, and the Cubans do not see the sense of 1t when the Philippines get their sugar in duty-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
Here, There And EDeryuDhere

Incidentally 1t is worth inquir- ing as to who and what the Cuban sugar industry is composed of. Well, to be short and explicit, the Cuban sugar industry, so far as ownership, control, bonds and se-g curities are concerned, is mostly an American industry. The only Cu- bans employed in it are those growing the cane and those work ing in the plants.
 Philippine independence will be boost for the sugar business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
O--OV TOUGH LUCK

A hcmpcn rope,
 A sliding moose, A jump, n crash,
 The rope broke loose.
 Or--O--O With 10000 horses on the racing tracks this years 1t was just as hard as ever to pick the winner.
 o--O--0 There's no friend like an old friend-if he can fix" 2 traffic sticker.
 O-O--o The hunger marchers who ate dinner first and THEN took a taxi to the White House showed pretty good judgment at that.
 0-O-0 We need the spirit of adven- ture in cookery in order to add zest to cuisine." says Pro- lessor Mary Van Arsdale. Just a matter of taste.
 o-O-o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
TRIED. TRIED AGAIN

Knoxville, Tenn.-Mrs Grace Reynolds is back in court again seeking a divorce from her hubby. This makes the fourth time in tue divorce min for Mrs Reynolds. She has divorced her hubby three times. but relented after the di- vorces and married him again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
Personal Health Seruice (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., 1932-11-30

French patriots, are criticizing Premier Herriot for trying to get along with Ger many when France can't get along without her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30

Tt takes courage" says farmer in Aroostook county. Maine, to be potato grower" It takes courage nowadays to grow anything. It takes courage even to grow up