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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-02-02
OUTLINING THE LAME DUCKS
(CaDital TimeS)

Y
With its ratification by the Missouri
legislature Monday, the Norris "anti-
lame duck" amendment became a
part of the constitution of the United
States. To that kindly progressive
senator, the veteran of many battles
in behalf of the public interest and
good government, SEN George w. Nor
ris of Nebraska, goes the major credit
for this great reform in national leg
islatiOn. Sen. Norris fight against
the lame duck" system was a hard
one. The system was a convenient
device of the reactionary machine pO-
litical leaders to defeat the public
will and make tEavesty of represent
alive government. His opponents were
such ultra-standpatters as the late
Nicholas LOngworth, whose boss rule
as speaker of the house repeatedly
killed the Norris amendment.
Under the lame duck system.
which owed it's inception to the lack
of transportation facilities between
the several states and the national
capital in early post-revolutiOnary
days, the public will as expressed in
the November national elections was
not felt in congress until 13 months
later. Meanwhile. in the short SeS-
sion of the congress, from December
to March 4, national legislation was
carried on with repudiated congress
men having a full vote on all issues.
The president, too, if rejected by the
people, continued in office for an
overly long period.-five months.
Under the Norris plan, which goes
into effect next October IS, the new
president will take office early in
January. The new congress elected
the previous November will meet
January 3, whereas under the old
system the new congress, barring a
special session, would not meet for 10
months,-the December of the year
following the election.
Sen., Norris, with most forward
looking students of representative
government, saw the abuses inherent
in the rule of the lame ducks. He
saw the will of the people defeated by
| representatives who no longer felt any
| responsibility to the constituents who
| had voted them down. He saw the
flock of lame ducks violating all
ethics of good conduct to use their
positions of power to secure for them
selves last minute political spoils in
the shape of appointive offices, graft,
and corruption.
Intended as a convenience for early
American lawmakers who had to
make month long stage coach jour-
neys to reach Washington, the lame
duck provision became a device for
the abuse of popular government by
the machine politicians, just as the
courts have abused the form and
meaning of the 14th amendment,
whose altruistic purpose to protect
the rights and freedom of the indi-
vidual citizen, and made it bulwark
for the trusts and monopolies.
Sen. Norris has won a great fight
in the adoption of his anti-lame duck
amendment by the necessary three
fourths of the states. 1t is victory
which PrOgressives everywhere will
hail as one of the great achievements
Of this decade and adds great hall
wark to the already splendid career
of the great Progressive leader.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-02-02
WHO STARTED ITs

newspaper that supported the
present national administration stated
recently that business conditions had
started to improve until the Nov. s
election placed liberals everywhere in
governmental offices and then imme-
diately conditions became even worse
than they were before.
Now who started this depression
anyway? 1t has been with us for at
least three years with the admins
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-02-02

Nothing can help pass the time so
quickly as being busy. Therefore the
IL year sentence which AL Capone is
serving in a federal prison for viola
ton of the federal income tax laws
should seem short to Chicago's public
enemy No. 1, since he has spent much
of his time through his attorneys in
trying to find a loop hole-not in the
bars-but in the courts so that he
might escape his punishment
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-02-02
OPINIONS OF OTHERS

(Short timely letters on topics
of public interest are welcome.
whether or not the writer's opin.
ions conform with those of the
American. All letters must be
signed with the writer's name for
our information. Signed articles al
ways are more effective. but If the
writer does not wish to have his
name used. 1t will be withheld.)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-02-02

functions. The office Is mistaken for
the individual and the individual suf
fers.
The genuine responsibilities must
remain, undiminished and uncontrol-
able by custom or practice. But the
impositions should be abated. How?
1t can be done only by courageOusly
applied limitations raised by the
President himself And it is time it
was done.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-02-02

tration, which this newspaper sup
ported, in control Of the reins of the
government and If it became suddenly
worse when the announcement came
that liberals" were elected, then it
would seem that some gang Is pulling
the strings to it's liking. Inasmuch
as the liberals" have had no time
to pull these reins. thensthe response
bility must lie with the ones who have
been in control.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-02-02
But They're Not Old Chap.

II notice that the authors of mys-
terry stories are always men,"
"Sure, what woman could keep the
murderer's identity a secret until the
last hapter?"-Buffalo News.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-02-02

children today. 1t should by legisla-
tive limitation prohibit the employ
ment Of children in either the direct
or indirect expenditures of federal
funds.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-02-02
WORK AND TIME

The words WORK and TIME are all
important. How well the individual
realizes that and lives accordingly
gets out of life-it has to do with
happiness, contentment, and satisfac-
ton.
About work men have said these
things:
WORK is alone oble."-Carlyle.
I'VE live not to ourselves, our
WORK is life. Bailey.
Better to wear out than to rust
out. Bishop Cumberland.
Get WORK! Be sure it is better
than what you work to get. Mrs. E.
Browning.
Unless a man WORKS he cannot
find out what he Is able to do
Hammerton.
''The rather since every man is the
son of his own WORKS.
1T is far better to give WORK
which is above the men than to edu-
cate the men to be above their work.
l-Ruskin.
mo WORK is worse than overwOrk;
the mind preys on itself the most
unwholesome of food. Charles Lamb
1T is not WORK that kills men, it
is worry. WORK is healthy; you
could hardly put more upon a man
than he can bear. Worry is rust upon
the blade. 1t is not the revolution
that destroys the machinery, but the
friction. Henry Ward Beecher.
Read and think about these sayings
on TIME.
TIME wasted is existence; used is
| life. Young.
I'VE take no note of TINE but from
it's Young.
| "'He who gains TINE gains every
thing. Earl of Beaconsfield
Every day travels toward death;
the last only arrives at it"-Alexan-
der Smith.
The swift hour flies on double
wings. Seneca
TIME conquers all, and we must
TIME obey."-Pope.
"The clock upbraids me with the
waste of ME."-Shakespeare.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-02-02

Latest definition of the patriot
the fellow who is ready to lay down
your life for his country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
STATE POLICE OF
 MASS ACCUSED
 OF MANY THINGS
Drastic Legislative Action and Great Shake-up Predicted - Report Is Kept Secret

Boston, Jan 4-(UP) The Massa chusetts state police force. heretofore regarded as u model or ganization. to-day was the object of widening investigation which held the possibilities of drastic legislative action and an unprece- dented shake-up.& @'
 Charges on file reportedly in- volved not only many. of the 230 troopers of the state but several ranking officers as well. Fraud, bribery. larceny. forgery and lrreg- ularities in assignments to duty were said to be represented in the fast-gathering allegations.
 So. tense was the situation that 1t was said the report of state auditor Francis x. Hurley on h!s investigation of state police affairs might be delivered by messenger to Governor Ely at his Westfleld home, instead of waiting until he returns to the state House Tues day. Ni .'t
 Meantime Lieutenant General Alfred F. Foote, state com mission CT of public safety, declared the charges were baseless, Captain Charles T. Beaupre. an appointee of Foote and head of the state police, was, confined to his Water- town home with an abscessed throat. Hr n&t y..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
COUNTY CORONERS GOING TO BATTLE
 FOR THEIR JOB:
SCHOOL SUPT. IN NEW BRITAIN HAS
 REFUSED CUT

New Britain, Conn, Jan l4- (UP)-,Ihe efforts of local school teachers to avert a prO- posed 25 per cent reduction In pay took on Il new aspect to-- day following Dr Stanley II. Holiness statement that he would not accept the cut.
 Dr Holmes. superintendent of schools hero for 20 years. and under salary contract calling for $7,OOO u year, last night notified the board of education he would refuse the cut. He pointed out that mcm- bcrs of the school system al. ready have accepted two 10 per cent pay slashes. He called the proposed reduction unfair. He Is the only teacher under contract this year.
 The 25 per cent slash Is R part of Mayor George A. QuiR- ley's plan to reduce city cx. pcnscs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
BASKETBALL COACH KNOCKED OUT ONE
 OF. OPPOSING TEAM
Then a Riot Broke Out at This Exciting Game : Held in Hoosick Falls,
 N. Y.--Police Sunmon-
 ed By Riot Call V. x

Hoosick Falls, N. ,Y., Jan IA UP)--A near riot. that broke out among several hundred basketball Il fans after the coach of one team allegedly assaulted q member of the opposing quintet, was inves- tigated to-day by high school of- hcials. Spectators, angered be- cause Emil Petri coach of Cam- bridge high schools five, was said to have knocked out Walter Rob- son, Jr,e Hoosick Falls Center. to- ward the close of the game, rushed tho coach and >lyummeled him.
 Pctri, It was said. became indis- nant over Robsof's continual pro tests that ,he. was being fouled by Flanigan n, Cambridge. center. Rob- son. awarded -n 'foul shot. had sunk the point and was walking toward Flanigan near the sideline when Petri left his seat on platform and aceosted .the. player. He swung at 'Robson's .jaw.., witnesses said, knocking him,G9ut,S ff i4!., 4
 fife crowd %s,irged onto the court, many of the spectators striking and maullng fPetri. siPoliee, sum- moned by a riot call, arrived short ly aferWard but the trouble al. ready had been ended by cooler heads. : .s.. a .,e6 f, z, .. ,.
 Robson was revived a few mos ments later and. the ganre was con tinued. Petri returned to the platform. his head swathed Tn bandages. No action has been taken against him. &S& 4,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
Chief Justice Maltbie Rec commended the Demise of Those Positions, But CorOners Don't Like the Idea of Holding Autop- sies on Their Purses

Hartford, Conn, Jan 14-(UP)-- A bitter legislature battle Is ex- pected to result if Governor Will bur l.. Cross acts favorably on q suggestion of chief justice of the state supreme court, William NJ Maltbie, to abolish the office of county coroner.
 The recommendation was em. bodied in survey of judicial ex- penditures. which was reported to the governor late yesterday by the justice after exhaustive research by Superior Court Judge Newell Jen' nings.
 Abolition of this office, the re port said. would mean q saving of approximately $47,042 n year Justice Maltbie favored abandon. ing this service. stating much oi the work is now duplicated by po- lice. ,.... ,.
 A move to obtain legislature ap- proval of bill two years ago to abolish this branch of the state Judicial system was defeated uftei bitter debate.
 Justice Maltbie's report recomi mended changes in the court sys- tenn which would realize an ap- proximate saving of $100.000.
 The report incorporated sugges- tions to:
 Summon smaller jury panels ana use nine instead of 12 jurors un. (Continued on Page p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
FARM HAND OF
 WATERFOWL
 ASKS S10,0O0
Alfonso Duhaine Wants Earl F. Wood of Thomaston to Pay Him That for Injuries

Alfonso Duhaime, Watertown farm hand who rose from a seat on the Green to board bus and was run down by an autoist, names that autoist defendant in civil action asking damages of $10,000 which was filed to-day in the superior court office. Earl F. Wood Of Thomaston Is the defendant.
 The complaint alleges the plain- tiff, last July II. was seated on q bench on the Green awaiting q bus to take him to Thomaston at s o'clock. Seeing the bus approach he rose and started to cross West Main street, near tho Elton.
 The defendants car, operated by Mrs Edith M. Wood. ran down the plaintiff and injured him so that he now alleges he will be per- manently disabled. He claims he sustained injuries to his ear. head. right eye, and legs, in addition 10 n fractured nose, fracture of three ribs and q severe brain concussion.
 He charges he will be unable to pursue his farming occupation as n result of his injuries and will lose $30 monthly salary. The case was originally filed in the Litch- field superior court but was trans- ferred to-day toS the Waterbury court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
FIRST OFFICIAL
 DEFINITION OF TECHNOCRACY

New York, Jan. 14-(UP)-- Here Is the first official "definitlon' of technocracyi in layman's lang. uage. 1t was provided by Prot Walter Rautenstrauch of Columbia University, who said technocracy Is concerned with:
 "First statistical survey of our natural resources. such as coal, oil water power. iron. ore, copper. arable land, forests, and so forth, and the rate at which these nave been consumed during the past 10" years.
 "Second n study of the changes which have occurred during the past century, in the processes by which we as n people provide our selves with food. clothing. shelter and services. and particularly as they affect the labors of man and the use of energy.
 "Third, the forms of organiza- ton and management by which the processes of production md the methods of distribution or wealth are controlled and adjusted to human needs"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
Democrats Of House
 Have Decided They
 Can Await March 4th
GORMLEY AND G0SS FIGHT THE FIRST
 BATTLE THURSDAY

A hearing the much discussed question which has arisen of the vote for congressman in the fifth congress sional district the last election will in the borough court Naugatuck Thursday at o'clock in the afternoon and far Judge Gormley is concerned the session will be to the public Judge Philip Troup of New Haven city will preside and Attorneys John Me Donough of Naugatuck, John F. McCarron of Washing on D. G. and Adrian w. Maher of Bridgeport will repre- sent Mir Gormley.
 Attorney William J. Larkin of this city will be counsel for Congressman E. w. GOss.
 Just what the hearing will develop will not be known for some tme but certain that the public is very much interested in the outcome. Whether there will be tilt be- fore the hearing opens question: MT GOrmley is on rec ord with statement to the effect that he wants meeting while the other side said to take the opposite view of the In any event sensational charges are peced is safe to state all of the proceedings will reach the public if not at the hearing later through other agencies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
SILENT CHARLEY
 MORSE WAS LAID
 AT REST TO-DAY
''Stormy4P Petrelp of Ship- ping and Ice Combine and Wall Street Plunger Was Buried To-day

Bath, Me-, Jan. l4-(UP)--F'un- eral services were held for Charles Wyman (silent Charley) Morse. .7G, one-tinle multi-mtilionairc ''icc king" shipping magnate. and Wall street plunger. who died of pneu- monia Thursday The Rev. Edward Ellis. minister of the Universalist church. .officiated at the services at the Morse homestead pn Wash- ington street. fs'
 Honorary pallbenrers were: two sons, Harry of New London, Conn, and Benjamin w.. of New York ; Thomas Hussey, Gardiner; Frank B. Kelley, Winchester, Mass; Frank II. Nichols, local publishers; and Capt Charles A. Blair, Arthur Sew all, Charles w. Clifford and Harry F. Stctson. all of this city. Follow ing tho services the bodXtr was placed in the family mausoleum at Oak Grove cemetery. 'H, i,>
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14

Two years ago unusual efforts were, made to put the city manager form of government across in Wa terbury. Following a hearing. the cities and boroughs committee of the state legislature turned down the bill in favor of the new char ter for Waterbury, recommended by the schaEter commission. ss .s X This year, however, the city manager advocates have decided not to be deterred by the defeat of two years ago and will drive towards the proposed drastic char ter change this year, 1t is under stood.
 Republicans and democrats, however, of the more conservative type are now ready, 1t Is reported, to oppose such charter and trust to the one enacted two year g ago at the suggestion of the char ter commission. x. '$.. ".
 The charter commission also recommended city manager form of government. However. these recommendation did not et' through and the charter ,body's recommendation were included in the new charter as recommended by Mayor Frank Hayes. S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
INITIATION OF
 CURRENCY HAS
 GAINED GROUND

Washington, Jan. 14-(UP) - Proposals for currency expansion today gained the support of in- fluential house democratic leaders. including Chairman Steagall of the banking and currency committee and Majority Leader Rainey. Stea- gall said his committee would shortly begin hearings on the $3.- 900, 900. 900 imitation bill backed by the house expansion bloc. He said this "would blaze the trail at the present session. and that If Mir Roosevelt as president gives the word, imitation will get somewhere in the next congress
 Ralney advocated proposals, now gaining strength, for extensive reconciliation of silver. He sad he would he willing to support "any reasonable proposal" report ed from the coinage committed which will soon begin work on the silver question.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
AIMEE SIMPLE JEFFERSON IS
 RECOVERING
So Court Order Asks Her Into Court Tuesday on a $24O,0OO Contract Suit

Los Angeles, Jan 14-(UP)- The condition of Aimeo Semple McPherson Hutton, pastor of An. gelus Temple, was reported slight ly improved to-day. A court order bidding her appear next Tuesday for trial of a $240,000 breach of contract suit, has been issued. Through her attorneys, the evan- gelist sought to obtain a six-month postponement of the trial which Is being prosecuted by J. Roy Stew art, her former agent. who claims she broke contract with him for filming her "life's story"
 Affidavits of a physician were offered, stating she was in conn atose condition as result of a ner- vous breakdown but superior court Judge M. F. McComb ordered the case to proceed as scheduled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
Reorganization Plan of President Does Not
 Digest We'll, So They Will Let President-Elect
 Roosevelt Map Out Own Course for Ship of Stare
SENATE DEBATES
 THE PHILIPPINES

Washington, January 14-(UP) The democratic majority of the house has definitely bound itself to kill President Hoover's govern mental reorganization program and give the job to President Elect Roosevelt.
 In secret caucus late yesterday the democrats committed them selves to vote as a unit next weel; against Mir Hoovers rearrange- ment of 5S federal agencies As the democrats control the hous, :, this means the end of the Hoover plan.
 The democrats then will move 10 give Mr Roosevelt unprecedented and virtually dictator.al power tv reorganize the government. He has promised to reduce federal cS penses by $1000. 100000: and E expected to swing the axe r.ghi and left. eliminating many bureaus and agencies and consolidating others.
 The United States Chamber of Commerce made public u report (Continued on Page p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
Japan Admitted Swimmers Were
 Given Oxygen

Tokio, Jan 14.-(UP)--onlcials of the all-Japan Swimming asso- ciation admitted to-day that Jap anese swimmers in the 1932 Olym- pic games at Los Angeles were ad- minlstered oxygen shortly before they raced.
 Surprise was expressed at the be- lated protests made against the practice by Matt Mann, Univirsity of Michigan swimming coach. It was argued here that the, use Of oxygen Is not in violation of Olym- Dic rules. N0n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
Leaders of the Party Are Out to Do Things This Fall Postmaster C0l- grove Believes His Doom Is Sealed as Next Postmaster Here and May Enter Mayoralty Race
G. O.P. REGISTRAR
 ON BRITTLE ICE

Drastic changes in the method of making up the republican ticket for the coming city election cam- paign, scheduled to end at the polls in October, are now being considered by the local g. o. D.. moguls. 1t has been learned. De- parting from certain partisan in- fluence, the leaders of the party plan to set forth the strongest ticket possible. regardless of the feelings that may be hurt within the organization.
 That Postmaster Albert N. Col grove, who Is now resigned to the fac$ that he will not he re-appoint- ed Ny congress, will be the choice for mayor on the g. 0. p. ticket, i3 now assured.
 (Continued on Page 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
Driver Trapped and Drowned But
 Others Escaued

Nasonvillet. .fh l., Jan 14.-(U (UP) --E. r. 3Chcnetto of 'Jewett City Conn, the drlvGi. was trapped ltl the wrecknge sand drowned. and five ,companionBw were hurt early to- day when the motor truck oi which they were riding crashed through u: gunrdra!l, and plunged Into Clear river. fsg,,,, ' nt.
 Those injured were Henry. Jo- seph and Armand sylvester. all oi plantsville, Conn; Albert Shorey, Jewctt City: and Armand Morse ot Moosup, Conn. Only Morse rcauired hospital treatment.
 The truck was cnroute rom Jewett City to Dedham, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
CAPTAIN HOPE WILL GO SEEK
 BERT HINKLER

London. Jan, 14. tUP)---captain W. l.. Hope, three times winner of the annual Kings cup air race around tho British Isles, offered to-day take q sporting chance" on finding his friend Bert Hinkler, long distance flyer missing on q projected England-Australia flight. Captain Hope said he would sup ply half the expense of seeking Hinkler and. would pilot his own plane if the remainder of the eX- pense were subscribed.
 If Hinkler flew oyer the Alps, I think there is a sporting chance of finding him." he said. '
 Hinkler has been missing since he left England 4 week ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
SEYMOUR MAN
 BOUND OVER

New Haven. Conn, Jan. 14-- (UP) )---Clarence Dean Of Seymour, charged with two counts of robbery with violence and one count of thoft of mn automobile. was bound over to superior court when ar- raigned in city court today.
 He wGs arrested Ut oxford sev- erai dys epgo after m automobile which police snid he stole rom q zarogeThan, overturned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
CITY MANAGER FOR
 WAT ERBURY AGAIN
 COMES TO FRONT
Two Years Ago Same Thing Was Tried and Presumably the Same Backers Are Behind It To-day
LEADERS OF BOTH PARTIES
 LIABLE TO OPPOSE IT

City manager form of government for Waterbury is to be recommended in bill to be entered in the tate legislature during the next couple of weeks it learned from authentic circles today Not deterred from their objective result of negative legislative action two the packers of the city form of government reported at this time to be preparing bill calling for such of government for the Brass City, Members the socaed Taxpayers league understood to be be- hind the movement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-14
MRS SAYRE OPERATED ON

Cambridge, Mass, Jan IA - (UP) - Mrs Jessie Woodrow Sayre, 45, daughter of the late President Wilson and wife of Professor Francis B. SaWe, newly-appointed state commissioner oe?f correction, underwent an operation for appendi- citis at Wynan House of Cambridge hospital to- day. x ,g@ &e f4Fst tss4 H4@