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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
Praise For Congress

The most reassuring thing in the country this winter has been Congress This tribute must be paid to an institution which is ha- bitually subjected to abuse. When things are going well, little serious attention is paid to Congress. New York is our business capital; Washington is our political capital. In prosperity we turn to the latter mostly to critieise it for interfering with business. But this attitude is really superficial. The underlying faith of the American people in their government is shown by the fact that in times like the present we turn with one accord to Washington. Business itself does so And be it said to the everlasting credit of Washington that Congress just. now seems to be meeting the appeal admirably.
 The two parties have been cooperating in legislation as they have not cooperated since the war Executive and legislative branches have got along together far better than ex- pected. With a national campaign ap- preaching it was feared that practical poll tics would take precedence of practical pa triotsm. with each party primarily con- cerned with jockeying for position in the race, To the pleased astonishment of the nation there has been more statesmanshp than politics. And it need not detract from the credit of party leaders to remark in passing that this is probably the most effec- tive kind of politics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
FRANCE WITHDRAWs
 HER GOLD
(Ncw York Herald. .Tribune)


 The Bank of France Is with drawing $125,000,000 in gold from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York where 1t has been under ear- mark since England went off the gold standard several months ago. Although the trans.er of such all amount of gold would ordinarily have a tremendous effect upon the money market, the fact that this gold was not included in the mon etary gold stocks of the United States, concels the possibility of such an effect. The reason for the removal of this earmarked gold Is not clear at the present time but there is some likelihood that its withdrawal from the vaults of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York presages more stable H. nancial era in Europe. It will be recalled that the Bank of France converted its dollar balance into a gold balance during September and October in order to reassure it's nationals of it's ability to stay on n gold standard in spite of England's predicament at the same time. That France is now withdrawing her earmarked gold may be an indi' cation that the financial crisis which the world went through dur ing September and October has safely been weathered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
MIR BAKER IS RECEPTIVE
(New Haven Journal-Courier)

(New Haven Journal-Courier)
 MT Baker apparently has done biding his time. His announce ment that he would not seek a league of nations plank in the dem- ocratic platform can hardly be in- terpreted as anything but a dec laration of his willingness to be president. Certainly it is a careful strategem and one moreover which leaves MT Baker the full measure of his self-respect. He Is still for the league, he insists; he still be- lieves America should join 1t and that she will eventually. But he is willing to wait until a majority of the people wish that membership; he is willing to wait, that is. pre- cisely as long as he certainly will have to wait.
 Newspaper commentators suggest that the role the league has played in Manchuria has hastened MT Bakers decision. They insinuate that the rising tide of naitonalism in this country has discouraged him with the immediate outlook. How ever accurate these suggestions are, we may be sure MT Baker himself has not forgotten how ultimately vain isolation is. He knows that now more than ever 1t is incumbent upon US to forget that isolation; he knows that now more than ever 1t Is essential that we cooperate with the world. Much of the de- precision, he understands. arises from economic maladjustments caused by the imposition on a ter restrial economic unity of numer- ous independent political sovereign ties. He understands that eco homie self-sufficiency in an age of large-scale production and interna- tional trade is as fantastic as bic- logical aunomy in, say, the human eye.
 It is quite obvious how available he would be for the democratic nomination. On the other great
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

Whiskey that is real whiskey, can be dis titled nowhere but in the British Isles ac
 cording to a statement made recently in German court. A German distillery is be-
 ing sued by six British firms to prevent the German concern calling it's product "whiskey'. It is the contention of repre- sentatives of the six British companies that whiskey is essentially British product. Is that SO? We'll. some of these grand and glorious states of ours may dispute that statement. Kentucky, for example, might ask where can its Bourbon be duplicated, Pardon us, our mistake. Where could its Bourbon be duplicated in the good old days. However. We have no wish to dispute so dangerous topic with our British cousins, If they want to take all the credit for whis- key. why it's all right with us. However. we can still hold our own opinion on the matter. And anyone who has sampled both American and Canadian rye whskey will have to admit the superiority of the former. We didn't know that Germany went in strongly for whiskies. Custom tells us that Germany is devoted to its beers and some wines The United States and Great Bri- tain were the whiskey nations prior to pro- hbition. We think that they still are, despite the advent of prohibition laws in this nation But how Great Britain can prevent a German firm calling its product whiskey is more than we can understand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
M TQgRAY 24AA eS@P eS@P
 / WORLD WAR \ ANNIVERSARY &4R otE8E
AIR RAIDS IN ITALY

On February 6, 1918. four Ital- ian cities-Calliano, Bassano, Ire viso and Mestre-were raided by enemy airplanes.
 In reprisal, an Italian aviator dropped a ton of bombs on the hostile aviation grounds at Motto al LivenZa.
 A report was made the next day that since January 26, 1918--a matter of 13 days-56 Teuton planes had beep brought down by allied airmen on the Italian front.
 The American freighter, Ala nance, was sunk off the English coast by a submarine. Six lives were lost.
 The Aurania. sister ship of the Cunard liner Andania, which was torpedoed and sunk off the Ulster coast on January 27, was attacked by submarine, but remained aoat.
 General Mackensen sent an ul- timatum to the Rumanian govern ment,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
At 7he National Capitol DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER A Digest of Who's Who and Whats What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER
By RODNEY DUTCIIEl


Jchn J. Parker, appointed by Hoover two years ago and turned down by the senate, Is on the fourth circuit--Maryland, North Carolina. South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.
 The lowest federal bench is the district court. with 91 judicial dis tricts and 143 district Judges-one to four to district-whO get s!0,000 a year. These courts try crimes and offenses covered by federal authority, including pro- hibition. postal, copyright and in- tcrnal revenue cases, proceedings m bankruptcy and many others.
 The court of claims, with a chief justice and four associate ju3tices who all get. $12,500 a year. hears claims against the federal govern n.ent and decides whether and if so how much money is, due the Claimant-although the money it. self his to be appropriated by con- EreSS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
In To-day's Mail What think - all letters communications your opinions 0 of

ed William Butler Yeats among the great Irish poets. From q literary standpoint Yeats stands high among critics, but to my thinking, the speaker like other men in his business attached too much importance to Yeats, and if he mentioned more popular writ CTS, nothing was said about them in your report. Yeats has been criticized by his own countrymen on account of his views on Irish matters, and one of our own poets Joyce Kilmer, the brilliant writer and patriot who lost his life in the World War, took him to taEk on the Irish question in the following productions:
 EASTER WEEK (In Memory of Joseph Mary
 Plunkett) C'Romantic Ireland's dead and It's with O'Leary in the gravel
 William Butler Yeats Romantic Ireland's dead and
 gone,
 It's with O'Leary in the grave" Then Yeats, what gave that Easter
 udWH
 A hue so radiantly brave? There was a rain of blood that day,
 ther. It blessed the earth till it gave
 birth
 To valour thick as blooms of
 heather. Romantic Ireland never dies. O'Leary lies in fertile ground, And songs and spears throughout
 the years
 Rise up when patriot graves are
 found. Immortal patriots newly dead And ye that bled in bygone years, What banners rise before your
 eyes?
 What Is the tune that greets your
 ears? The young Republics banners
 smile
 For many a mile where troops
 convene, O'Connell street is loudly sweet With strains of Wearing of the
 Green. The soil of Ireland throbs and
 glows
 With life that knows the hour is
 here To strike again like Irishmen For that which Irishmen hold
 dear. Lord Edward leaves his resting
 place
 And Sarsfleld's face Is glad and
 fierce. See Emmet leap from troubled
 sleep To grasp the hand of Padraic Pearse! There Is no rope can strangle song And not for long death takes his toll. No prison bars can dim the stars No quicklime eat the living soul. Romantic Ireland is not old. For years until her youth will shine. Her heart is fed on Heavenly bread The blood of martyrs Is her wine. --CELT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

Connecticut is paying its respects to Colonel Ira Wildman, 87 year old Civil War veteran today. The gentleman in ques- ton wants to put the gloves on with Bene- dict M. Holden of Hartford who as chair man of the veterans home commission brought about transfer of the present Fitch's Home at Noroton Heights to the old Hart ford Retreat in Rocky Hill. So much has been printed about this transaction that readers are probably tired of seeing it in print. But Colonel Wildman was so in- censed when Mir Holden discussed it in Dan bury this week that he offered to fight the chairman The Civil War vet, like many others, wanted the home kept at Noroton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
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., 1932-02-06
evening.
 o-O--o OH DEAR ME
"A SMILES THE THING"

OH DEAR ME The land of the rising sun, Doesn't act the way 1t OFter, The rising sun has started to sit Upon the Chinese daughter. o-O--o able next summer with knickers. Another wrinkle, eh. China would be able to wash the Japanese up if they could only get 'em in the Andy calls 'em the Chi-kneeses and the Japan-kneeses. o-O-o England is doleful, due to the dole. o--O-o Some mothers think their sons And darned if they don't become congressman. o-O-o The tin dipper seems to have gone the way of the iron kettle. o-O-o
 If these chaps who are al- ways systematizing things could get the idea out of their system we might find life a bit more systematic t. O-O-o
 A man can stick to his business without the necessity of selling court plaster.
 o-O-O
 If the barbers cut their prices ten per cent we trust they'll do the same to the chatter tossed out while you're in one of the chairs.
 O-O-O
 Then there was the girl flyer who fell for one of the ground mechanics.
 o-O-O
 Very often joke is sold to the highest kiddcr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

It is often hard to make people give up beliefs that they have cherished for many years. Even the authenticity of Mir Bstes's claims only makes it imperative that de- fender appear for that which has been long regarded as undsputed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

public question he agrees with the rank and file; "In my opinion the eighteenth amendment should be repealed .," he declared in his individual statement at the time of the Wickersham report. His league of nations announcement is there fore. doubly important. His future progress will be watched.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
JOYCE KILMER ON YEATS

Editor of the Democrat:
 Looking over your paper 1hurs- day night I read with much inter- est report of the address given by MT Shanley on Irish authors be- fore the Sodality of the Children of Mary at St Margaret's parish hall. l noticed the gentleman quot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

January thaws meant something after all, didn't they. Who says we aren't getting winters like we did in the good old days. After Papa Waterbury dug himself out yes- terday he was satisfied to believe that our weather conditions are as nicely balanced as the most delicate instrument. The law of averages prevails. It certainly brought us a good big snowfall to make up for lost time. It may have brought some suffering, but it also provided work - more compensat- ing forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

Albany, N. Y.--Albany's fame as "a port" has been further at- tested to by the fact that five ocean going steamers arrived at docks here the same day. They were loaded with pulp wood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

It is the simple duty of any American to serve in public posi- ton If called upon. Franklin D. Roosevelt, governor
 of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
O-O-O YOU DON'T SAY

A smile for life, Though it may toss me a tear, A smile for life, To dam giooIns flowing near.
 o-O--o We live to learn. And die to dis cover mysteries that life Withholdi from all of us.
 This Is a great year for I.eaping Lenas. Jumping Ju- diths, Collaring Claras, Hug ging Helens and what have you.
 A maid may be old. .but in leap year she has young ideas.
 o-O--o
 The rich get richer and the poor get twins.
 O-O--- o The man who burns the candle at both ends is well greasing somebody or something.
 so IT GOES When Tillfe was young, She was quite scream, But look at her now Then thank frccklc cream.
 o--O--o It's the difference in opinion that very often summons the pa- trol wagon.
 Some of the wet chorincs in New York are wearing pad locks around their neck to ridicule prohibition.
 o-O-O Many a soldier thinks himself doggie because he has pup tent.
 o-O-o Some men are as stiff as the bosOms of their full dress shirts.
 Pioneer Balloonist Dies.-Head- up in the world. line. He had the idea for getting IT WAS EVER THUS Be still my heart,
 Take on fresh cheer, In six more weeks,
 Spring will bc here.
 o-O--o It's been an open winter sure enough, But we may run into q closed spring.
 o-O-o
 Chorus Girl Robbed of Dia- mond Garter.-News item. A legacy of news. eh?
 o-O-o Candy will pep q person up, es- pecially whiskey drops.
 o--O-O
 Firms laying water and sewer pipe are always ready for q fight to the last ditch. The woman who hides her age is merely exposing her fear.
 o-O-o The world is vain. That's why they manufacture pocket mirrors.
 Bachelor cops make uniform catch this year for ladies in wait ing.
 The girls prepare for leap year action during January and February. Then comes the month of "March".
 O-O-O What has become of the old fashioned Waterbury kid who used to be satisfied with ginger snap.
 o--O-o A week from Sunday is Val entine's day. And with leap year among us mortals, Wont YOU be my Valentine" takes on a distinctly feminine request.
 o--O-o Free wheeling for automobiles is great. But why not make mo- toring more comfortable by install- ing silencers on traffic cops.
 O-O-O
 Life may be bowl of cherries to some, but others think it a lot of apple sauce.
 O--O--o The trade winds are starting to blow. brought about by the recon struction corporation.
 OH YEAH Marry me and you'll wear dia. mOnds," Said Jack to Mae in tender tones, "Ye-ah," said Mae, her eyes glis- tening, "Diam0nds that are mere Rhine- stones"
 O-O-o Gandhi's campaign of civil dis obedience seems to be putting the Indian sign on his fellow Indians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

The trouble with Japan is she's misunder- stood. She's bearing the yellow mans burden
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

Our diplomatic representations in the Far East ought to take lessons in jul jitsu.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 544 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

To achieve success one must make an attempt. Louis Martin, French deputy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

don't put in with the idea that it Is necessary to have experiencedl every emotion in order to portray them all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
QUOTATIONS

Why do you send me away for only six weeks Give me the same sentence you give my sisters.
 Mrs Gandhi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

Those hoarding currency are probably no safer as class than those who keep their money in the banks. Calvin Coolidge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

Undergraduates are a generation behind the times in the matter of slang. Dean Marjorie Nicholson, Smith
 college.
Milford chronicle., 1932-07-15
MILFORD GRANGE FAIR
SEPT. 80 AND OCT. |

ICOHfiHHed from Firn PageJ
Jr., DR.. Evan Roberts, Milo Far
Der, R. J. Hope, Robert Shilling,
Harry Berridge. Louder Hearn and
Van Hoey.
Reception: Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Roosa, c. J. Holzmueller, H. r.
Lemex, C. E. Grove, S. P. Griffith,
H. R. Moore.
Booths: S. G. Armour, N. B. Dow
ming, c. NJ. Vibbert, f. L. COrbett,
Gus Swanson, Anon Armour.
Decorating: Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Morgan, Mr.. and Mrs. Duane Lynn,
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Jacobs, Watson
Shew.
Soliciting Chickens: Lincoln Di-
vision-Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Hous-
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. C. Abbott:
Shawnee Division-Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert Kenton, Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
man Grove; Cedar Neck Division
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Reed Mr.. and
Mrs. Davis Watson; Milford Neck
Harrington Road Division Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Willis, Mr.. and Mrs.
Anon Armour.
Kitchen: Paris c. Kirby, Herbert
Kenton, Mrs. Num-, Mrs. A. Peet,
Mrs. Jennie Messick, Mrs. Anon
Armour, Mrs. Annie Watkins, Mrs.
Harder, Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Simpson,
Mrs. Hope, Mrs. Hunt. Mrs. Gu
lick, Mrs. Lucius Webb, Anna
Swanson.
Diningroom: Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Cook, Mrs. Harry Warren,
Mrs. W. ]. Sammons, Mrs. Geo.
Warren, Mrs. J. Lofland, Mrs.
Lodge, Mrs. Trena Kenton, Mrs. Da-
Wis Watson, Mrs. Carey, Mrs. Nor
gan, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Kirby, Mrs
Sapp, Mrs. Van Hoey, Mrs. Abbott,
Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Weatherly,
Mrs. Houston, Mrs. Mary Groves,
Mrs. Hazel Jester, Miss Trimble,
Miss Eleanor Moore, Miss Minnie
Reed.
Oysters: Clarence Jester, Mrs.
Mason, Mrs. Moore.
Ice Cream: Edward Trice, Floyd !
Hunt, Jack Willis, Ola Sapp, Harry
Cats. Ponder Morgan, James
Chicken Salad: Mrs. Jennie Short,
Mrs. Lank, Mrs. Titus. Mrs. Hattie
Benson, Mrs. Roosa, Mrs. Higman,
Mrs. Raughley, Mrs. Hattie Bennett,
Mrs. Berridge, Mrs. Cubbage.
Bake: Mrs. c.. J. Holzmueller,
Mrs. Lemex, Mrs. H. Kenton, Mrs.
W. S. Hammond, Mrs. Edith Hall,
Mrs. Ella Deputy, Mrs. Jennie Glen
laniel, Mrs. VIM. Fisher, Mrs. A.
B. Peet, Mrs. LYDIA Marvel, Mrs
Joseph Calhoun, Mrs. Ella Cook.
Fancy Work: Mrs. Pearl Messick,
Mrs. Eta Vinyard. Mrs. Evan Rob-
Milford chronicle., 1932-07-15
Youth Has Its Fling

Youth certainly is having its fling
in the case OF Bob Brown the BOs-
ton Braves young pitcher who has
won eight out of twelve games this
season. Manager Bill McKechnie
believes Brown has every qualifica-
tion to become one of the great
pitching stars of the game. He bet
ters six feet in his stocking feet,
weighs 100 pounds and is built like
Roman statue.
Participating in Is games, Brown
has hung up the remarkable record
of allowing only 80 hits in 81 in
nings, striking out 4S and walking
"A. He has shown a GOODNESS under
fire that makes him look like a vet
eran, although this is only his third
year in the game. A product of
Bingham High School, near Boston,
Bob was signed by the Braves in
1880. He was sent to Springfield
and later to Binghampton and was
recalled this spring by the Braves.
When he reported this spring,
there was nothing about his record
to indicate that he would become a
regular with the Braves, but his
workouts were so impressive he
was given a chance to start-and
that was all he needed.
Milford chronicle., 1932-07-15
Mid-SeGSOn

When the games of June 80 had
been played this year, the Pitts
burgh team led the race in the Ma
tiOnal League with "a victories and
q defeats, a total of 81 games play
ed. One-half of the season is gener-
ally looked upon as being over by
the Fourth of July. The Pittsburgh
team was far behind tradition. Most
unusual of all, they had played only
one game with the Giants. They
lacked about fifteen games of COM
pleting a half season.
The Cincinnati team, last in the
National League race, had 81 vic
tories and As defeats on the night
of June 80, a total of 76, only one
short of half a season, and Cnly
three games behind the leading
team in victories, yet having lost Is
more games than Pittsburgh.
These are figures that are worth
knowing. 1t may be years before
anything happens like that again in
the National League or any other
league.
The difference in percentage
points between Pittsburgh and Gin
cinnati on June 80 was .l49. Observe
what it means to have "games lost"
cut into the record of a team.
Milford chronicle., 1932-07-15
At The End Of The Trail

Ty Cobb and Iris Speaker are
gone. Walter Johnson is trying to
make something out of an UNCERTAIN
Washington team. George Sisler
withdrew as a Texas League mama
ger when his team finished last in
the first half of the pennant race
and he was asked to take a cut in
salary.
The old order passes. The once
great dynasty of the American
League is yielding. 1t is another of
baseball's tragedies.
Sisler, probably more than any
other of the great old stars of the
American League, needs the susie
nance of baseball. Cobb is wealthy.
Johnson has plenty. Speaker is far
from a public charge. But Sisler,
rated the greatest first baseman in
the history of the American League,
hasn't so much. 1t is claimed that
bad investments took much of his
reserves. Next to the eye trouble
that cut this remarkable player
down in the shadOwy years of his
prime, this was the cruelest blow.
Now Sisler needs baseball but
baseball does not need Sisler. Dame
Fortune unquestiOnably is inconsis-
tent in the way she bestows her
smiles and favOrs.
Milford chronicle., 1932-07-15
Yankees Sign HGTUGrd
Star

Colonel Jacob Rupert, owner of
the New York Yankees, did not muff
a fine chance to strengthen his
pitching staff last week. He took
out his famous check book and with
a fourth of his well known foun-
tain pen made out ten thousand
dollar bonus check to Charley Dew
ems, Harvard's crack right handler,
who also signed a fat contract for
this and next year. Devens, who
belongs to a well-knOwn Boston
family, ended his brilliant career at
Harvard, by shutting out Yale in the
deciding game of their series, al
lowing the Ellis only four scattered
hits.
Devens was overwhelmed by Of
fers from other big league clubs but
evidently he knew that the Yankees
would make the highest bid SO he
put On d Yankee uniform on June 30
and pitched to McCarthy's big hit
ters in batting practice.
At the time of the signing of the
contract there were present: the
senior Devens, the representative
of the New York Club, the manager,
the photographers of the press and
syndicates, visiting and local news
paper men, the successful scout
who had run Devens down and the
coach of the Harvard nine, Fred
Mitchell, who had been a prime
witness of the chase.