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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12
ALCOHOL IS A DEpREssANT

You teach that alcohol is a depressant and not stimulant. have had quite an argument with some people here about this. They won't accept Dr Brady authority. Will you please explain it in such way that can con. vince them they are wrong? My husband had pneumonia when he 12 years old, and he says the only thing that saved him was a tea spoonful of brandy every hour or so. These other people also assert that members or their family have been saved by being given brandy. Whats more they say that during the influenza epidemic all the doctors prescribed alcohol and ''''' '''' ~ ' ~ (Mrs w. B. E.)
 The action of alcohol is not q question of | opinion but one of fact, so 1t doesn't matter much what 1 say or what your friends say or what your husband says or what Mrs Sumsey | or Mrs Saireygamp thinks about it.. Any mod. ern medical textbook on Therapeutics the ac. ton of medicines or other remedies) will ex. plain how alcohol acts depressant from first to last. We have to concede that these scientific authorities know what they're talk ing about, and we cannot oppose our tradi- | tional notions our ancient theories to their precise measurements.
 Probably 1t is useless to attempt to convince people who like a nip of brandy or other al- cohoic liquor or beverage every little while that their dope is not good for them and for everybody in every emergency.
 Capable physicians learned from sad cxper- fence that alcohol was very bad medicine for the flu. I believe l am not treading on any good doctors toes when say that such treat ment for such an illness Is no longer sanc- toned as good practice.
 No emergency hospital uses alcohol, as whis- key, brandy or other liquor as a stimulant.
 All good authorities with much experience warn against giving liquor to a person suffer- ing with venomous snakebtie
 Only In old fashioned novels Is the brandy flask used to revive or restore victims of shock, faintins or loss of consciousness from any cause.
 In none of the great hospitals of the couE- try is there any considerable quantity of liquor used to-day If you find a hospital with reg ular whiskey or brandy requirement the cue Is to look for the boozers on the staff or in the employ of the institution.
 People who loudly declare more liquor IS used now than ever before and that all good doctors prescribe It for most illnesses and that 1t saves life when nothing else can merely say what they wish were so
 When an honest, competent physician has occasion to prescribe alcohol (which he may in certain cases) that is nobody's business. and nobody else than physician can even surmse whether he Is using 1t as a fuel or as a nar- cotic.
 Suffice to say that the effect of alcohol Is de- pressant not stimulant, as all recognized au- thorites agree. If anybody can cite any re- cognzed authority on therapeutics who holds that alcohol In any form or quantity is q stim- ulant in any way, I'll be happy to note the ex- CcDtIon here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12

be relieved of similar burdens. The plight of the American farmer is sorry one. His market seems to be exhausted. He is heavily morgased. He barely ekes living from the soil. Certainly the benefit of tax ex- emptions should be made in his behalf if anyone's And the Federal Farm Board will have to make other provisions than merely storing grain until better market con- ditons prevail. As Mir Gannett suggests this board should be more concerned with hav- ing the farmer grow the crops that will bring him the best returns and in the proper proportion. Certainly such matters as these don't come and go in cycles. They strike with the devastation of Kansas cyclone
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12
No Cycles In Business

Frank E. Gannett, head of the Gannett chain of newspapers, Is no believer in bus- ness cycles. He declared in an address at St. Lawrence University last week that Tides rise and fall on schedule, but business is not controlled by any such infallible law" Evidently the newspaper publisher doesn't go in for elaborate graphs and the like showing the rise and fall of commodity prices over long periods of years. Perhaps it is just as well, for certainly the mere an nouneement that we arc now passing through one of those cycles in which money is scarce while commodities are cheap really doesn't improve our outlook on life and matters commercial one bit
 It is his contention that the small home and farm should be exempt from taxation That's all we'll and good, but who shall we appoint to designate just what is small home and what is small farm. There are a good many of us who would be willing 10 trade our large Gin d relative sense) homes for smaller ones if we are going to find them tax free. Likewise farms would be chopped up into convenient parcels to come within the jurisdiction of the board guaranteeing freedom from taxes. Person ally we think every property owner should be beholden to the government for some annual revenue. It is a good way to keep him interested in his own property and pre- vents loss of initiative and deterioration of property.
 By this we don't wish to g we the inn pression that every piece of tax-exempt property eventually becomes rundown and worthless That isn't what we are getting at. Our universities with their vast prop critics. most of them tax free, disprove any such theory as that. But if private homes were to become tax free there would be commensurate decrease in real estate values to the detrimeht of both the large and small property owner If individual com munities see fit to abate taxes for certain period all well and good. We don't doubt but what such a custom has been adopted for the mutual benefit of the state and the in- divdual. But universal abatement of taxes on property. whether it be large or small, docsn't seem quite the right procedure for this nation.
 Perhaps we are wrong. Mir Gannctt points out that homes, costing up to $5,000. are, tax exempt in Florida. Other states will doubtless fall in line. Certainly it follows that if the small home owner is going to go lax free then his rural neighbor with even more pressing financial worries should
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12

Reforms in the statutes governing admis- sion of lawyers to practice in this state are being suggested by the Connecticut Bar As- sociaton. Members of the profession are agreed that it is sadly overcrowded They evidently are aware, too, of the appearance in their ranks of members who might well be in some other line of endeavor With this in view it IS being suggested that the general fitness and moral qualifications of the lawyertobe become subj jeet to official scrutiny before the youth enters law school. Any man or woman desiring to study law would be required to submit affadavits of good character from two members of the state bar of at least five years standing. The amendment proposes that Attorneys who act as sponsors for applicants shall require students to keep in touch with them from time to time by correspondence, or otherwise. and shall help them to understand the ethics, duties and responsibilities of the profession. ." Offhand we'd say that the modern young man or woman who eontemplates the study of law after finishing an academic course needs no recommendation. Our col eges and universities are becoming more fineky than they were for d short time in the postwar period, As result their pro- ducts will be men and women well fitted to take their place in the world of commerce. letters or whatever sphere they choose. It should hardly be necessary to demand such strict references from them as the state bar plans. Perhaps if this same degree of strict ness was applied 10 present members the ros- ter could be shortened considerably
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS T. That Fatal Craving

! have such craving for sugar l can cat | tablespoonful of it at a time every day. Is fi harmful? What makes me crave it SO? l had goItcr removed two years ago. Mrs H. $
 Answer-Perhaps thyroid deficiency is a fac. tor In your case-you should discuss that with your physician. It is harmless to satisfy crhv- ing for sugar. candy or other sweets. provided you do not bring on obesity by Overinduiging Tn any case tine Indulgence of a sweet tootf fcient exercise every day. in work. play. games hiking. swimming or home gymnastics.
 Pasteurizing Milk
 Going to country to live. We will have gov. crnmcnt tested COW. Please tell me how tG pastetrIxc milk for child and family Also how to pasteurlxe cream for butter making. (P. NJ M)
 been heated to 145 degrees r. and held at that temperature from 20 to 30 minutes, then al lowed to Sool again Such heating Is sufficient to kill the germs of tuberculosis. typhoid fever septic sore throat. undulant fever, scarlet fever If the milk is polluted To pasteurize at home you must have n suitable thermometer and e double boiler which permits control of the heat. But why pasteurize if the milk is pure If had my own COW I'd prefer the milk as the COW furnished it.. unless suspected the COW had tubcrcuiosis or infected udder or tho milk. CT or another handler of the milk had some communicable disease.
 InsuIin to Increase Weight
 My brother receives insuin for his diabetes | an 10, 7f inches tall and weigh only IS. pounds Will you please tell me the number OI units Of InsuIin to take to increase my weight My mother could give it to me as she docs to my brother. wv. @
 :, Answer---No. son. do not think t would be wisc for you to have the insuIin, unless undcr medical direction. 8 tcopyrIsht Jobu Y. Dine Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1882
The President Speaks

}5 To hear President Herbert Hoover talk fhe Hawley-Smoot tariff bill is about the best one that this country has ever levied Convinced of this the President sees fit to let loose torrent of abuse and criticism upon the democratic tariff measure born of inc 72nd session and passed with few votes to spare It was foregone conclusion that fhe president would veto the new tariff bill and that there was little chance of its being passed over the veto. As matter of fact the democrats just barely managed seant ma jcrity the vote being l78 to override the veto and l66 to sustain 1t. As two- thirds vote is necessary the veto will stand The President does not seem to be as far seeng, as some of our foremost economists. For years they have predicted trade decay in this nation if high protective tariffs per- sisted. Instead of needing this warning our republican legislators have raised the bar riers higher and higher. It certainly re- sembles a policy of economic isolation as Senator Cordell Hull of Tennessee termed it. We should realize that counter movements would result in foreign nations. England has dropped free trade. Frances tariffs are coming pace with ours. There is no end in sight of tariff retaliation. And we certainly believe that Uncle Sam is responsible for it.
 If high tariff protection is needed now more than ever, as Mir Hoover claims, then it is because we have made it so. Hence 1t is the duty of this nation to lead the way back to saner tariff policy so that those nations which we have driven to retaliatory methods will likewise be glad to drop back to their former amiable trade positions. We have been warned against the folly of per sisting in higher protective tariffs yet we blindy followed in the golden trail of re- publican prosperity G). Doesn't the re- publican party realize that it has driven commodity prices to level perilousy low. If the tariff is purely domestic problem, as Mir Hoover claims then why must it be raised against international trader
 We are afraid that the republican party will find itself seriously handicapped in the coming presidential fight by the fact that it's traditional tariff for protection has at last got us into trouble. It was good show of partisanship that the president made in his daring defense No one could put the case more suecinctly than did Senator Cordell Hull yesterday when he declared that When Immense surpluses and vast unemployment and starvation exist side by side in every part of the world, the most stupid person should realize that the pro- cesses of exchange and distribution have broken down and that relief imperatlveIy requires the restoration of confidence, credit. market and trade conditions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12
A Book a Day
Says Stupidity Got Germany
 Into the War
by BRUCE CATION

Germany got into the World war solely because of the excessive stupidity and incompetence of her statesmen in 1914, and lost it. once she got in-because no one seemed to have sufficient intelli- gence to throw the stupid and in- competent ones out of office.
 So declares the Prince von Bu- low. pre-war chancellor of the German empire, in the third vol ume of his "Memoirs." This book. covering the years from 1909 to 1919. is one of the most interesting and illuminating books on the war yet written.
 The villain of the piece -natur- ally, perhaps--is vOn Bulow's suc- cessor as chancellor, Bethmann- Hollweg. Upon him won Bulow pours merciless fire.
 In 1914, he asserts. Germany had more reason to wish peace than any other nation In Europe. Beth- mann- -Hoilweg had not the slight est desire for war, not even when he gave Austria the famous "blank check" after Serajevo. He deluded himself into thinking war would be confined to Austria and Servia then he was positive that England would not come in: then he failed to take the simple steps which would have kept Italy and Ru. mania neutral.
 So says von Bulow. A month af. ter war was declared, he says. he met Bethmann and asked him How did 1t all happen?" And Bethmann raising his hands ir despair, cried, If I only knew!"
 Some allowance, of course. must be made for the fact that von Bu- low tries througbont to show hos much better would have been chancellor. But that detracts yer, little from the high,value the book possesses. As a commentary ,oil Gerniany's wartime stiitesmanshiT and as q. .Rslmbss behind the scenes E of big events. ttis unsurpassed.
 It is published by Little. Brown Lhnd Go, and sells for S6. M M,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12
At The National Capitol
 DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER
 A Digest of Who's Who and Whats What ,.. By RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER

Even Chairman Joe Byrns of the appropriations committee, chief sponsor of the plan, was found ad- hitting that you cannot tell what savings you can make until this goes into operation"
 The way folks differ on these reorganization proposals was well edmonstrated when the democratic house committee on expenditures studied the army-navy merger idea and voted 1t down, whereupon the special democratic economy com mittee promptly espounsed the scheme and put 1t in the omnibus economy bill.
 Incidentally, republican Presl- dent Harding once favored uni- fled deparemtnt of National de- fense,J whereas President Hoover, long the leading apostle of reor. ganization, is strongly opposed to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12

Harry B. Kennedy president of the Con- nectieut Motor Club is a man after our own heart In recent statement he de- elared that the failure of drivers to signify their course is responsible for great many of our present day accidents. We agree with him. How many times have drivers fumed and swore because the motorist in front of them failed to signify by hand just which way he was going to turn. It is maddening 10 draw up behind vehicle and 10 have it swerye to the middle of the thor. oughfare to make right hand turn when you might naturally look for left turn. Often drivers swing from the far right side of the road to an intersection on the left wthout. any warning Sudden stops mean nothing 10 many drivers. l. doesn't take
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12
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Russia Protests

On May 12, 1918, George Tchit- cherin, bolshevist foreign minister. wirelessed Am bassador Joffe in Berlin to try to obtain from Ger many cessation of all hostilities. He insisted that continuance of capture of Russian territory vio- lated previous peace terms.
 He assured Germany that the Black Sea fleet would not attack the port of Novorossysk, which Germans threatened to capture. e
 In an answer, the German com mander in the east evasively re- piled that hc would agree to ces- sation of naval operatoins against the Black Sea fleet only on the condition that all ships return to Sebastopol and remain there, leav- ing the port of Novorossysk open for navigation.
 French troops gained ground north of KemmeI, capturing Hill A, and near Orvillers-Sorel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12
THE ARMY.NAvY ANGLE.
COCK AND DOG INsEPARABLE

Menio Park. Cal - (UP)--A game-cock who will fight anybody or anything to protect his bulldog pal Is one of the proudest pos-. sessions of J. c. Walroth of Menlo Park. The rooster, "Cockie." and the dog. Boots" are inse parable. Walrath said. The chicken, he ex- plained, rides around on the doH's back and at the first sign of .HIi attack on the dog. goes into action with wings beating and spurs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12

Senator Bingham believes that substitu- ton of bill permitting manufacture of 4 per cent beer as an amendment to the rev. enue measure would permit elimination of the proposed increases in first and second class mail matter, telephone and telegraph taxes, amusement admissions radios and phonogaphs. not to mention decrease in income and auto sales taxes. There will be vote on the proposal. perhaps this week. It's worth serious senatorial consideration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12
Here, There And Euerysohere

private business interests, but there will be no objection to them as long
 as they pay their way and prove of real recreational service to
 large numbers of inhabitants of this state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12
Personal Health Service
 (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining 10 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., 1932-05-12
So They Say

Parents are far harder to edu- cate than children. M4 Bertrand Russell.
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 Tn my short stay in Washington l have learned to trust and re- spect the correspondents. Un- questionably they know what it is all. about. .s'8 8S
 Patrick j., Hurley. secretary of
 war. sg5e8fN
 N ,.HssVs s tsH attach the greatest importunco to the acid test of whether q nn val treaty can be made general treaty agreement Cat Goneva) Failure. In view of the conseqliences, is un- thinkablc.a Prime Minister, Ramsay Mac
 Donald of England. NNt M#N8 AtS Z X I've seen only five people in two years and I ran from them. --George survel, examiner. now q
 hermit.
 If Congracss is going to try 10 find out why the market fell Ao' far. 1t should really begin at tho beginning and make some study of just whnt mon and forces Ted it beyond the timber line. z ssi s--iieywo0d fBroun, writer. ltiss1 w T T4----s----.-4- ENN fSinnda t.s.vo .ari.tssaIxis An m a ged
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12

more than few seconds to open the car window to give the necessary signals. We wish every motonst was warned by local and state police when they fail to do this and cause accidents or traffic tie-ups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12

Sure enough, Come the world against her, England shall yet stand.' But what if the world just ignored her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12

There is a tide in the affairs of man., which, taken at the flood. leads on to for tune" But lot of men are now using it to get themselves stranded up Salt Greek.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 8:29 Daylight saving time) tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12
AND so ON

AssOciati0n's everything. Said, wise cracking Mir Plff, Explaining why undcrtakcrs, Always act so stiff.
 o---O--O If war brought the worldwide depression, cnn humanity stand peace ut the cost of economic chaos. asks q French general. These milItarists will have their little jokes.
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 Beauty starts in nature. so they say. Perhaps<that is why women use mud packs to im- prove their looks.
 o--Q--o Platinum blondes and red tresses in the movies merely prove you'll find silver heads among the gold. DaN %t
 o--O--o Big heads cCJnt, ' only when they're on cabbages.
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 Where there's q will--there's always q family squabble.
 o-O--o Nero fiddled while Rome burned which proves that even violinists have their hot moments. O---O--O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12
DING, DING

Mother bought m incl, plant. About q year ago,
 And now it has so many feet, ts The inches never show.
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 MOTIJER--"And was my little girl nice to the minister. when he called while mother was away?p DAUGHTER---"Oh yes, mama. The minister asked me if had a dog and I said no. Then he asked m if I had a cat and said no. Then he asked me # T. had any thing in tho house that would bite. So I brought him in your old set of teeth."
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 This completes our regular Thursday evening program. It came to you over DBD and was broadcast by the Waterbury Even- ing Democrat, pioneer in this typo of ncwspapcr work. We are sign- ing off at this time. to be back on the fir again tomorrow evening at the usuaI hour.
 o--O-o Good night. E
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12
"A SMILES THE THrNo.'
Good evening.
 CONNECTICUT. A SONG
(By Clayton E. Hotehkiss, Super
 visor of Music, Stamford)

visor of Music. Stamford) Out of the past in story, Spirit of those who came To carry on with glory; Connecticut's fair name; Over its hills and valleys Sailing upon its sea, They found land of beauty. Connecticut in thee. True to the vows then taken. Pledged in the cause of right. Thy sons have ne'er forsaken Dear Liberty's clear light; Holding aloft its banner, Floating in skies above, Enshrined within our memories, Connecticut we love. State of a greater nation, 
 Giving its best for all; From factory, from farmland, From cities large and small; Famed for its halls of learning, Honored by those who bring Their homage. deep and lasting, Connecticut, We sing.
 o-O--o The man who takes the bull by the horns is generally able to horn In most any place.
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 The stenog who is expert at the touch system of typewrit- ing is generally just as effi- cient at the touch system Of ove.
 Keeping a horse is another way of saddling expense on your bud get.
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 The best things in life arc free, provided you're content to accept charity.
 O-O--O We might have known a depres- sion was coming. As long ago as two years or more, the pocket lighters stopped working.
 SORT OE'-YOU KNOW Beneath a weeping willow tree, A WillOwy gal once Wcpt for Inc, In bathing suit of faded rose, Her limbs were like the weep. ing willows.
 o--O--O The Eskimos never use mirrors. Which proves that things up there have something more than face value.
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 The girl who puts on airs generally makes more of success of 1t than the one who puts on makeup.
 O-O--o The chap who said life's a bowl of cherries perhaps figured he had It treed.
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 DING, DING Here lies the body
 Of Caroline stout, She was fat, let me add And her name bears it out.
 o-O--o Travel broadens one, but still a lot of people grow fat who never left their home town.
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 Ocean voyages make you forget everything--even the
 O--O--o Tho vets are becoming so enthu- siastic that they're wearing boots now instead of rubbers.
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 Some people want life to be bed of roses and then kick if they happen to find thorn.
 O-O-o A noted French expert says make too much noise at their meals. Another argument against soup.
 O--O-O
 AND so ON
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12

Il salvador expects q bumper rIce crop this yeaE. .ae. -l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-12

Floods have seriously damaged
 the rice crop in Iccuados. g'Y