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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19
Universal Implement

A ruling by judge in Ontario holds that the car driven by an agent for farm imple- ments is exempt from seizure by the sheriff for debt because it is necessary for carrying on his occupation. Here is ultimate proof. if proof were needed, that the automobile is not a luxury. but necessary of life.
 How long will it be until the same rule is applied to farmers themselves? Surely the automobile has become farm imple- ment, in much the same sense as blow or harrow And how long will it be then, until a similar exemption is allowed for city folk9 The workman nowadays is likely to require car for getting to and from his job. especially the skilled work man. Taking away carpenters car would often mean depriying him of living.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19

goveinment. not for mechanical engineers.
 One of lhr best comments made on these Technocrass is that of William E. Wicken- den. president of Case School of Applied Science. who presumably knows good deal about mechanical energy. but also knows some other things "Technocrats he says. Fare men who have passion for things in life that are measurable" He gives them credit for some affective measuring. But he adds: T believe the Technocrats would benefit if they would stop studying charts for while and would hear musical sympho- nies. visit the great art galleries and muse ums. have some sort of reverent meditation in church on Sundays and rambe over the Lake District of England
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19

would not be denied the privilege Of organ. izinR the senate. The eanvasers consist Of the Secretary of State. republican. State Treasurer. republican. and Comptroller. re- publican. The certificate of approval was signed by all three and of course. signified election. Regardless of the appeal taken by the republican candidate taken in the zlst district. it hardly seems likely that he could expect anything more than an adverse de- cision. His mancamus action was denied by the Superior Court. while that of the democratic candidate was upheld The Supreme Court oi Errors will hardly set aside the decisions already rendered. We think that under the circumstances already known the democrats should be conceded the victory in the Senate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19
MONDAY, DECEMBER ls, 1882
There Is Justice

Following hard upon his appointment as Compensation Commissioner in the Fourth Congressional district last week Mayor Edward T. Buckingham of Bridge port must have been inclined to echo the above caption. It was only five years ago that the present chief executive of Bridge port was removed from bis new post by Governor Trumbull to make way for re- publican appointee. It was certainly retri- button that he was returned to the office that he held for so many years His term as mayor of the Park City will expire next November and it is expected that Mir Buck ingham will hold the two offices until then, although it may be necessary for him to re- Anguish his mayoralty duties after the first of the year.
 In naming Mayor Buckingham to the compensation commissionership Governor Cross was not activated by any motive of revenge. He did not rename former in- eumbent so that he could thus laugh at the same officials who five years ago removed him from office. As Governor Cross has maintained from the very beginning of his administration the courts of our state should be bipartisan. As he had no way of se- curing representation for his party in the minor courts of the state in the past two years they remain still source of republican patronage. In the superior court, as well as the common pleas, he has managed to carry out his convictions.
 The appointment of Mayor Buckingham gives the democrats one representative in the compensation courts of the state. They were denied this right in 1928 when the powers that were in this State decreed that the last democratic commissioner should be asked to resign This was the present mayor of Bridgeport, whose term of office as com pensation commissioner of the fourth dis trict had been lengthy and honorable one Ousting him from office was generally re- gsrded as an unwise move, not to mention selfish one. However, it was merely part of the g. 0. p. plan to exclude all democrats from appointive positions in the state. Slowly but surely Governor Cross IS cor recting this situation. But he is doing it mot if, such ruthless fashion as the republi cans adopted years ago. He merely seeks to even the appointive offices held by the two major political parties of the state. He in- clines to the belief that minority party is entitled to some representation. To this viewpoint the republicans through the ad- minisrations of Trumbul, Bingham, Z Templeton and Lake never subscribed. It was whole-hog or none with them. As result the democrats were denied any say in the state government whatsoever. We are glad to see that Governor Cross is not a subscriber to this viewpoint. He is willing 10 share what offices there are in his power to dispense
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19
PITY THE POOR sUBJUNcTIvE.
(christian Science Monitor)

Christian Science Monitor)
 A writer, recording the annual convention of the teachers of Eng fish at Memphis, says the gram marians agreed that the subjunc- tive mood was doomed. and cheer fully waved good-by to 1t.
 Does that mean that the mood Is definitely under ban? Many sympathizers will await the min- sutes of the conference with anxiety, for the subjunctive in the Cin- dere1fa- of all the moods, and, in their view, should surely merit . fehearing. Not that the profess ssors would be to blame if they had so decreed.. In accordance with their new and thoroughly ad- mira ble code, they would be bow ing to convention and usage, mean ing the writers.
 Writers, even the beyt of them. have behaved skockingly toward Cinderella. She has been left out in the cold even when she mighr have been legitimately invited into n sentence. Tn Dear Brutus. for Instance, Sir James Barrie says, T wish I was wonderful" If the Memphis report be correct, lesser writers, armed to follow Sir James. knowing that even if they aren't wonderful, at least they are cor rect.
 . But--stay the tear for Cinder- ella! Think of What care how fair she be?" transformed into "What care I how fair she is?" The thing is impossible. The poor subjunctive will still find a haven among the poetnsters. Always un- fettered in the matter of English. they are likely to send q defiant note to Memphis something on this order:
 Be that as 1t may,
 I still sing my lay,
 If flowers be but sweet and fair On summer morn So rare!
 The subjunctiye is simply made for poesy, whatever it's fate in prose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19
NEA Service Writer.


 Washington. .-If you happen to read the radical press you will find that the communists claim the re- cent hunger march to Washington achieved a rather glorious victory. There is a certain amount of truth in that.
 The hooey about how the work ing class rose in it's might and scared the living daylights out of the capitalistic government may be discounted. But it does appear that the radicals gained more - speaking of gain from their own special point of view--than they had hoped.
 A month before the march, the Communist Daily Worker an- nounced that the comrades were going to have q dramatic demon- stration." With the soulful co-op- eration of the Washington police that was exactly what they had.
 Last year they were shepherded and allowed to demonstrate to their hearts content under the super vision of Police Chief Pelham D. G1assford--and nobody paid much attention.
 This year they were imprisoned two days on a road on a bleak hill- side before being allowed to parade through the city--and threw the capital into semi-hysteria, attracted international attention and aroused an extraordinary amount of sym pathy such as is seldom drawn to- ward communicated demonstra- tors. ~ the type which seldom marches but which is likely to be support ing the marchers on the sidelines--- demonstrations IS like this:
 The demonstration is the primi- tive form of advertising. Savage tribes used it to advertise to their gods their misery, their hopes, their gratitude.
 Today the hunger marchers. their leaders claiming that they represent Americas millions of un- employed, demonstrate to adver- tise, first--to the world at large--... their misery, and, more important ly or less--to the unemployed masses-the fact that here Is a movement directed toward relief of misery.
 That's supposed to attract con- verts. The sufferings of the hun ger marchers, their privations and the oppression by the police here and elsewhere are - just advertise ing! "
 How many converts the spectacle may have made for the communist inspired groups is purely specula- tive question now. But no dem- onstration had ever bred such q breathless tenseness in this town mt Coxey's army or the bonus army or any other. Surrounded by police certain to be promptly suppressed and still promising to march on the Capitol, the hunger marchers succeeded in convincing this city that a horrible. debacle, very likely q massacre. was inevitable.
 The fact seems to be that the communist leaders at no time in- tended to lead, their followers to the slaughter. but neither the po- lice nor the sympathetic humane,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19
Christmas For Birds

As nation we do not have many special Christmas customs to compare with the dis 'tinetive observances of Old World peoples. In recent years. however, individuals groups and communities have been revving some pleasant old customs and lnaugurating few new ones Girl Scouts in various places celebrate the approach of Christmas and decorating an outdoor tree for birds They make it gay to look upon with strings of .cranberries and popcorn. They make it at tractive to the birds with little cornucopias filled with odds and ends of delicacies much favored by the feathered folk, such as corn. apples. pork rind. suet. bread crumbs buck wheat, oatmeal, bird seed. raw peanuts. pumpkin seed. squash seed, sunflower seed, boiled and raw rice and scratch seed.
 Anyone who has set up feeding stations for wintering birds knows that different bird visitors have different dietetic tastes. Such feast as the Girl Scouts set forth ought to attract many bird families and possibly a few little animals. The amount of sats- faction the birds derive from their Christi mas tree is fully equalled by the amount of pleasure and interest the human donors - particularly the children in the family - derive from watching the proceedings. This is Christmas custom which ought to spread. particularly in the northern states And when the holiday banquet has been con- sumed, the trees fruits should be replenished regularly through the winter months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19
Our Daily Washington Letter
REDS ARE DOING BETTER
BY RODNEY BUTCHER

influential persons who protested the captivity of the marchers ever realized that. Protests against the illegal tactics of the police finally led to the granting of permission to march through the streets of Washington.
 The communists and their phi- losophy may not change, but their tactics seem to improve.
 There was better organization and discipline in this hunger march than in that of a year ago. The discipline of the marchers conn pared very favorably with that of the police---not man or woman of the 5000 got out of hand, evil dencing how the communists, in their small way, perfect their movements.
 They say that the department of justice and other espionage agen- .cies were able to get few "stool pigeons into the trucks. saw one, apparently Q ID. J. man." get a vigorous bum's rush from the camp"
 It later appeared that his ejec- tion had been framed up a day ahead of time so zthat "offlcial" photographers and movie camera men might be on hand to take pie lures which vii be shown to radi- cal audiences over the country who will thus be able to spot this un- fortunate under cover man in the future.
 Just before the hunger march parade, there was another example of planning--cough drops were dis tYibuted 50 that the boys and girls might shout and sing the louder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19

Although Senator Hiram A. Bingham IS taking care of Connecticut patronage he does not believe that any recommendations he may make in the remaining weeks of the 72nd Congress will be adopted by the Sen ate. inasmuch as the democrats have fore stalled all such efforts So if President Hoover continues to send in appointments to the Senate it will be no more than an. idle gesture upon his part. Some. of course. may win even democratic support. but if the democrats waver one inch from their position not to ratify appointments at this session, they may find themselves in hot water For example, the term of office of U. s. District Attorney John Buckley of Union expires on February 1 1. Senator Bingham is perfectly willing to send in the name of Attorney Buckley for reappolnt- ment, but he realizes that it will be. of no avail. Keeping this in mind it certainly seems as if Connecticut would be represented by d democratic U. s. attorney after the first of the year with Senator-Elect Loner- gan holding the bag. And since the District Attorney has the privilege of naming two assistants it certainly looks as if the dem ocrats would control the district attorneys office in 1893 and heneeforth for some few years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19
A Book a Day by BRUCE CATION
A Man Who Enjoys Life

whatever rank history may give Winston Churchill as q statesman. there is little doubt that 1t will rate him very highly indeed as writer. No other world leader oL recent years has had anything Ike his literary gifts.
 His newest book is Amid These disappointment. A series or storms" and it Is something of a sketches about events too trivial to get into his other boks, 1t repre- sents. so to speak, q pocketball or small change. It is interesting enough, but when you finish 1t you haven't read much of anything.
 Nevertheless, you won't go to sleep over it.
 Mr Churchill tells, for example, about the one and only spy scare in which he got involvcd--an occa- sion when he and some naval of- ficers found searchlight on the roof of country house near one of the bases of the grand fleet, but learned, after some fuss, that 1t was perfectly harmless.
 He gives very good description of the German army's spring offen- siye in 1918, and helps you to un- .derstand why 1t failed. He tells how close the submarine cam paign came to success and shows how it was finally conquered. He recites his experience as combat soldier, tells how he learned to pilot an airplane, and explains the joys of an unskilled amateur paint CT,
 It's fairly thin stuff, but it does put you in contact with man who has astounding energy and a great zest for living.
 Published by Scribners, the book sells for $3.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19

We agree with Father Martin J. Burke. S. J.. of Loyola University, New Orleans. who declares that our legislators should be trained. Courses in government might well be compulsory in our institutions of higher learning. If they were we certainly would find higher degree of learning among those who are asked to look after the affairs of our government than at present. As the Jesuit says If man wants to become a dentist. doctor or lawyer, the state requires that he pass an examination showing that he is qualified to fill the position. :" Certainly the profession of making the laws of the nation is of sufficient importance as this. By all means educate our legislators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19
CONVENTION AND LEGISLA-
 TURF

(New Haven Journal Courier)
 The presidential campaign shat tered precedents with magnificent impartiality. From present indica- tions the manner of prohibition re- peal will follow suits; the people of the United States may have the opportunity to participate in new constitutionaI experience. Almost all of the resolutions for repeal or modification introduced in con- gress, including MT Gamers illr lated one of last week, provide for submission to conventions in the states.
 Tn 1789 and following, our Con- stitution. as every schoolboy should remember, was ratified hy state conventions. Into the amending clause was written the provision that amendments should become valid when ratified by the iegisIa- lures of three -fourths of the sev- eral states. or by conventions in three-fOurths thereof. z Since. tho adoption of the Constitution itself, that second ratification alternative has never been used.
 Of course, the method of ap- proval directly by the legislatures has the advantages of comparative simplicity and speed. Approval by convention involves more trouble and more time, needs legislative action to be effected. 1nnumerabIc details must be decided; provisions made for nominations. for basis of representations for election officers, for polling places. for ballots. But for the settlement of this trouble some prohibition question, the con- vention method seems eminently advisable. The legislatures which will assemble in 1893 have received no direct mandatesup0n this ques- ton; few of their members were elected upon this issue. Moreover, both parties in their platforms en- dorsed the convention method. It would seem the logical means for direct expression of public opin- ion unembarrasscd by other pol ftical considerations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19
Here, There And Everywhere

ized by class distinctions. Nowa- days, when rich and poor dress more or less alike. 1t Is the man ner of speech more than anything else that reveals social status.
 Certain accents and dialects, such, for example, as the scottish. retain their old repute. But the great majority of them do not. It is significant that those scholars and researchers who are most v0lu- blc in their praise of them rarely or never use them in ordinary con versation. The fact Is that dialect, so picturesque and poetical. is ono of the things that most divide the British nation. With the nationali- zation of nearly standard English the day of class divisions is draw ing to a close.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19
DIsAPPEARING DIALECTS
lchristian science Monitol.l

(Christian science MonitoD
 The proposal at the recent Drama League Conference in Eng land that twenty four records should be made of British dialects has received the approval of all who are genuinely interested in the welfare of the most widely spoken language that the world has ever known.
 The need for such records is ap- parent. The. Scottish dialect, or rather the Scottish accent. remains as ubiquitous as ever among prime minister's, archbishops of Canter- bury and heads of departments. But nearly all other British dia- iects and accents are rapidly dis appearing.
 Many people regard this progress siye disappearance of dialects in a mood of sentimental regret. Dia- Iects llarbor many q poetic phrase, many vigorous expression, many q rich sound that the English lan- guAge can i'll afford to lose. But there is d credit as we'll as g debit side t0 the account. Progressive thinkers look forward to the estab- lishment of society not chnracter-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19
To-day's Selected Poem,
WAITING
(By Helen Welshime

(By Helen Welshimer) All the spring you wandered. Chasing stars that tumbied, Riding tail ends of the winds, Dremaing and flower jumbled. Now that summers over. Now that snowlight's making Shadows on the windows, Now that cakes are baking, Tea is made, fires lighted. Will you come to find me? Winter hearts are homing hearts, Other things remind me. T should close the storm doors, With the days slow ending, Mover let you enter
 l have books and mending! But, when dusk is falling And the kettles humming. I put on a gaycr frock-- Aren't you ever coming? (Copyright. 1892, by N5A Service. Inc. All reprint and song rights reservcd.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19

Whats week more or less to our com gressmen down at Washington When It was December l5 by the calendar down in Washington, it was only December 8 in the, U. S. Senate. That was due to the fact that the Senate was discussing the Philippine Independence Bill and was reeessing from day to day instead of adjourning An ad- journment automatically makes the next legislative and calendar days correspond. The longest legislative day was from April 20 to August }. 1922. It was tariff bill discussion, no wonder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19
PRAYS IN VAIN

LOS Angeies-- Raymond Ciapp, one-man car operator, uttered uHc- less prayers the other night whom he was held up by two masked bandits. Maybe 1t was because the prayers were forced. The two men met Clapp at the end of his Iinc and forced him into q praying DO sitlon while they footed hfs money belt Of e2G.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19
Personal Health SerUice (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining tO personal heaitl, and ilygieuc, m0i disease diagnosis Of treatment. wilI be answered by Dr Brady. Address him. care Of the Democrat 'cniing stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19
So They Say

N "A 5 . t
 Just because you have lost one battle. you haven't lost the war; Sergeant Alvin c. York, World War hero. at Anti Saloon League national convention.
 The farm is about as good as anything right now, guess.--- Marcel Zink, Verona, Wis. farm lad. former International Live Stock Exposition champion.
 This is just the end, of the gia- cial era. Unless there is new eruption of mountain ridges, we can expect the polar fee caps to melt away.--Dr F. E. Wilson, for mer Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor.
 A man or woman who suddenly retires after having been in busi- ness for the greater part of his or her life. generally dies. And don't want to die.--Mrs John Nance Garner, wife of the vice. president-elect, intimating she will continue to share her husbands work.
 Yes, bull-fghting is commercial. After this coming season. may have enough to retire, buy a ranch, and settle down with a wife. 1 fIg- ure I might just as well be happy as the bulls. Sidney Franklin. Brooklyn matador who became the Idol of Spain,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19

Inasmuch as the State Board of Canvassers has certified the election of State Senator William L. Conley in the list district, part of Bridgeport. it looks as if the democrats
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19

The Norwegian merchant fleet now consists Of nearly 1900 steam-, ships. 42O motor ships and sevcn sailing sflipa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19

So John Bulls having trouble to pay. Same here, old top
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 456 o'clock tonight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19

Congratulations to Henry Ford on having his motor successfully overhauled and few parts replaced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-19
Good evening.
 JUST 4 THOUGHT
~A sMILEs THE THING.

Just throngs and throngs of worthy
 poor, They need your help, of that l n
 sure. If you could pause in Life's swift
 race, Sweet Charity would light your face. ess