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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

How would you like to be Alaska's game warden3 It's no easy job. So widespread is the territory to be covered and so un- suited for mere hiking that Sam White is forced to use an airplane. He thus is enabled to ride herd on thousands of caribou enjoying Uncle Same's protection. One of his duties is to prevent wolves and coyotes making serious inroads into the herds of caribou. However the loss of recent years from these predatory animals has been tre- mendous. Doubtless, therell have to be an old-fashioned hunting jamboree to kill off a few thousands of wolves and coyotes. Let's go. hunters!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
NEA Service Writer

Washington The topsy-turviest of all the table-turnings that have been affected in this new deaT ad- ministration is the appointment of John Collier as commissioner of Indian affairs.
 A large number of Indian Bu- reau employees find themselves in the position of fellow who sud- denly learns that his most hated enemy has become president of his company. Some of them are attempting to persuade John Col Her that they were his best friends all along, but many others are looking around for another job.
 For 10 years Collier has been the scourge of the Indian Bureau. He has attacked it ably and eff fectively, exposing the political macl1ne which made Indian ad- ministration a national scandal, and publiciznig the conditions which have been forcing the In- dian through slow and miser- efforts drove the Indian commis- sioner of the Harding and Cool idge administrations from public office. But the old machine stayed on and there was little improve ment.
 A Bitter Battle
 The Indian Bureau officials fought back at Collier. too. They called him all kinds of names, usually merely embellishing the assertion that Collier was a liar, and did what they could to keep friends of the Indians from con- tributing to his American Indian Defense Association. Finally the members of the machine engaged in a last hysterical effort to block Golfers appointment. And now they realize that anyone in respon- sible position who hasn't demon strated an attitude of sympathy and humanity toward Indians is likely to be out of luck.
 Collier probably knows more about Indians and the white mans administration of their af- fairs than anybody else. He knows the ramifications of the bu- reau and it's personnel. The per- sonnel, incidentally, has been di- vided between those who hated the crusading Collier and his pro- gram of reform and those who fa- vored his efforts and sometimes secretly helped him.
 Some of the tribes probably hopped out into their best dance when they heard the news about Collier. The strong opposition to him had concentrated behind the ! candidacy of E. B. Merritt, who symbolized the old regime. He was transferred from the assist ant Indian commissionership in the shakeup four years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
WHY SIXTY-EIGHT FEDERAL HEALTh
 BUREAUS?

As I scrape the bottom of the bin in the vain hope of finding enough to make up the first installment of my income tax, 1t occurs to me that now is the time for President Roosevelt to nerform another memorable deed in the in- terest of economy by abolishing at one swell foop the sixty-eigh bureaus of the federal gov ernment that concern themselves with matters of public health and establish in their place health department under reSponslple secre- tary
 Besides the inevitable overlapping and inter- ference of the vast number of bureaus, all talk ing a whack at this that health problem, all or nearly all of them issue more or less educa- tional or informative matter for the public, and the printing and distribution of all these bull letins pamphlets press notices and reports cost enough to stamp out one or two of the diseases endemic in the United States if the money were used properly.
 Sxty-eight generals in comic opera would be ridiculous but not more. so than sixty y-cight health bureaus in federal government
 From isolation and stern necessity in colon- ial days the hardy pioneers had to do their own "doctoring" or appeal to the medical lore of the nearest available neighbor The custom habit has been handed down to the present generation, although there is no longer an ex- for it.
 Any fairly prosperous manufacturer, wholesale merchant small shopkeeper feels competent at large concerning matters of health, hygiene, sanitation and pathology. Your fuel merchant, the milkman, the grocer, and every other pur- veyor of food, soap, raiment, shelter or service charges for it. The people have come to ex- pect this and they seldom rebel against paying the bill. So it is natural enough that each of the sixty eight health bureau chiefs in Wash ington should put on his own show. He feels he knows as much as ordinary doctor does about such things. All Americans feel that way
 If not why sixty-eight bureaus in Washing ton to deal with public health matters
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
Silver

Bimetallism, double money standard. IS difficult thing to manage, something like trying to drive race horse and a dray horse in one team It is hard even when the ratio of one metal to the other happens temporarily to fit the relative market values. When one pulls ahead of the other, the cheaper metal always wins and the dearer metal goes into hiding.
 At present, as it happens, gold is already out of circulation. The most obvious ob- iection to recent proposals. therefore, was the ratio. Sixteen to one for silver ratio for which many United States senators voted. would have been startling revela- ton of silver at time when in the open market its ratio was about 75 to one. Free coinage at the ratio suggested would have amounted to raising the value of all silver bullion about 400 per cent.
 That sort of thing would be fine for foreign countries with gold to ship here. if we let them do it. It would be fine for our own silver industry. But except locally. silver is not an important American indus try. It ranks. as a sardonic economist ob- serves with chewing gum and collins. There sre better uses for surplus silver There are safer ways to expand American currency - which are now being adopted. If any change is to be made in the metallic basis of ssr money system. it is better to give us ies metal in the gold dollar instead of ty- ing baser metal to it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

want the situation inquired into and, with the exception of the Hartford Electric Light company, that they did not want the public utilities commission to have power to initiate rates.
 How the people of Connecticut feel about that could be ascertain ed very easily. It would not be a wild guess that they would support the position taken by Governor Cross. However, instead of acting upon the request of the chief exe- cutive elected by the people the judiciary committee took the side of the public service corporations. We shall not say that it has sided with the corporations against the people of the state but we think 1t not an exaggeration to say it has been at no pains to line up on the peoples side.
 It would have been a wholesome thing if the house had shown the same sensitiveness to public opinion in this matter that it showed with reference to the beer bill on Tues day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

line.
 have never been taken seriously Dy the railroad management, whicn can point out that the Berlin sta ton for all practical purposes IS quite as close to the downtown section of the city as any city sta ton on the main line would be. And the public can get there via the gasoline coach from the Church street station, by bus, by taxi, or by automobile. More could not be expected in connection with any other main line station.
 At time when passenger trafiic on the railroads Is at an historic low 1t Is quite unlikely that addi- tional stations will be built. Were there a main line station consider ed for New Britain, the Church street depot would continue in op- eration to accommodate commut- CTS and branch line travel; and the Berlin station also would be con. tinued to accommodate Berlin and New Britain.
 And 1t is not the policy of rail- roads - cannot be = to have sta tions so close together that express trains would be compelled to stop and start too frequently. If there were a grandiose main line sta tion for the city the main line trains probably would continue to stop at Berlin, for that is junc- tion for Middletown passengers as we'll as those for New Britain. Not only that, but no site for main line station has been mentioned which would allow passengers to reach the center of New Britain any quicker than the present method. What counts Is not where passengers get on or off, but how much additional transportation is necessary and the additional ex. pense-between that point ana their origin or destination in the city s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
A Book a Day
 by BRUCE CATION
The Universe
 Is Expanding

The universe is scattering. Dis tant galaxies and star-clusters are receding from us at an unimagln- able velocity. Space is closed and spherical, but 1t is forever expand ing.
 These brain-taxing conceptions are engagingly presented in The Expanding Universe," by Sir Ar- thur Eddington; and while portions of this book are altogether too ab- struse for anyone but 8 trained mathematician, the lay reader will find in parts of it, at least, num- Der of windows which give him breath-taking glimpse of the world beyond the stars.
 Sir Arthur makes the new theo- ries of the universe jump through hoops in a way to dazzle you. For example:
 Since the universe is curved, a ray of light will eventually circum- navigate 1t and return to its start ing point. But even at the begin ming, when the universe was at its smallest, this voyage took 6,70O million years. Now the universe doubles its radius every 1900 mill lion years. The light ray is on a race track whose goal post recedes faster than the light ray can travel. It will never get around.
 And the philosophical implica- tions of all this? Sir Arthur de- clines to commit himself. Instead he simply quotes Bottom the Weaver:
 1T have had a most rare vision. I have had a dream-past the wit of man to say what dream 1t was: man is but an ass if he go about to expound his dreams. Methought was, and methought I had-but man is but 8 patched fool, if he will offer to say what methought
 "The Expanding Universe" Is of- fered by Macmillan for $2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

Rhode Island last week legalized pari- mutuel betting on horse racing, The bill as passed will permit betting on both run ming and harness races. It is rumored that magnificent track will be built at Ports- mouth, where, no doubt. the elite from Newport will gather to while away idle hours at the gaming machines. The action of Rhode Island marks the second New England state that has abandoned its puri- tanieal standards for more modern ones. An effort IS still being made to have Con- necticut indulge in horse racing with bets allowable but there seems to be only glimmer of chance for Senator Joe" Lawlors bill to pass. It was rejected by the House, but is supported by the Senate. As source of revenue legalized betting on horse races is most prolific. Just glance at some of the figures in Maryland or other states where it IS permitted. And for further proof we would ask disinteresied
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
A Smile From Shaw!

Mrs Anna George Dc Mile, sis ter-in-law of Cecil de Mile, Holly wood producer, is the only New Yorker who got c. B. shaw's auto graph during his visit here. And she didn't ask for 1t!
 Mrs De Mile is the daughter or Henry George, the famous single taxer to whom Shaw, in his lecture, said he owed great debt for hav- ing set him to thinking along eco- homie lines.
 Mrs De Mile was one of the hundreds who went to the boat, after Shaw's lecture, to see him. As Archibald Henderson, Shaws biographer, pushed through the crowd to present her, the scowl which Shaw assumed for the press cleared away and he gave her handsome smile. Then. mistaking her for Georges granddaughter, instead of his daughter, shaw said:
 "You are better looking than your grandfather, but have you got his beautiful hands?" Mrs De Mille admitted that she hasn't. Then Shaw quizzed her farther, "Do you inherit his oratorical abil- ity?" "No," she answered, The only one of his traits that I inner tied was his, ability to eat ice cream"
 Alter she had gone, Henderson presented a copy of Henry Georges Progress and Poverty to Shaw and on the fly-leaf he wrote 'Ynscribed to Mrs Anna George De Mile. by her grand fathers grateful disciple, G. Ber- nard Shaw"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Effcminate


 n.,,,.. sce,ns much interested fin young on,, Who seems shy, encminate, unaggressive, Ina rntI,er high pitched voice which IS very anTt and disIikes all sports and has the sensl- tiycness and gentIencss of a woman ND' F.) ,..,. Answer-Can't judge by such characteristics. Before giving consent or approval to an en- onyement parent should the young man 6ns1th certificate. If young man is on the souare he will undergo examination by re- nuta be physician and bring the physician cer- tifcate with him when he asks parents consent or approval These days a man has an awful check to approach a parent or guardian on such a question without his health certificate. The physician can and should certify only that he has examined Richard Roe and finds no condition which renders Roe unfit to marry.
 Strawberries
 Should a person subject to rheumatism not eat strawberries? (E F. k.) mashed potatoes either. Maybe you need our booklet on T'elIshlfdnky dsetaoinshrdlu .? booklet on "The Ills Called Rheumatism" !" which sets you back dime and a stamped en- velope bearing your address.
 Acid Stomach
 I'm one article you said onions stimulate in- creased secretion of acid in the stomach. Does acid stomach avoid onions and garlic? e. w. S.)
 Arswer-Raw onions or garlic have a whole some stimulating effect on the stomach Eating theno tends to increase the secretion of gastric iuice which of course renders the stomach con- tents more acid. Cooking, however, overcomes fhis effect Many people find digestion im- nroved bv raw onion or garlic. But if there is actual hyperacidity (as In cases of gastric or duodenai ulcer) 1t is better to avoid raw onion ecopyright. John F. DiiIe Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
Our Daily Washington Letter Long Time Foe of Indian Bureau Becomes Its Head
 as Tables Turn Violently
 BY RODNEY BUTCHER
Ickes Sympathetic

Ickes Sympathetic
 Secretary of the Interior Har- old Ickes is in charge of the bu- reau and the Indians. Ickes is Q reformer and a progressive him. self, long interested in seeing that the Indians received 8 decent break and associated intermittent ly with Collier in Indian work since friends of the Indians wrecked the land-grabbing Bur- sum bill 10 years ago. He thought Collier was the man for the job and defied the oil men, bankers, timber interests and beneficiaries of pork and patronage who want ed no change in Indian adminis- tration.
 The appointment of Collier ap- parently puts an administration okay on Golfers program, since everyone knew what the program was and that Collier would push it regardless of politics and poli- ticians-because he's that sort of a man. Collier appears to be in a position to get rid of the dead wood. He has always contended that his program would both save money on federal appropriations and the waste of tribal funds.
 Indians Advocate
 Collier, it can be predicted, will at once push legislation that en- ables the tribes to stand on their own feet, with legal status and a new individual authority. He will hold the Indian Bureau responsi- ble to the Indians and make an immediate attempt to bring other federal and state serVices-such as reclamation, forestry and agricul- ture-to their aid. He hopes to save $5,000,O00 a year by substitut- ing day schools with parental con- tact for the present boarding school system for Indian children, and to eliminate naany other rack cts to which the Indian has been subjected in these last few decades.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
IT DIDN'T LAST.
(Hartford Times)


 The house of representatives lapsed into its old ways rejecting the bill which carries out Governor Cross's recommendation for a com mission to examine into the oper- ation of the laws regarding public service corporations and seeks to confer upon the public utilities commission original Jurisdiction in the establishment of rates.
 The senate had passed the bill. Objection to it came primarily from the public service corpora tions themselves. Although the governor pointed out that there had been no general revision of statutes governing public utilities corporations since they were a. dopted in 1911, the corporations through their paid representatives let 1t be known that they did not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
-In- NezV York
By JULIA BI.ANsHARD

New York.-Kidnaping and in- surance swindles are the two lines of illicit business" that America's racketeers will turn to if Uncle Sam legaIizes liquor. in the opinion of Michael ("Big Mike) Fiaschet- ti, famous former head of New York's Italian squad.
 "With the removal of tremen- dous profits made in liquor. kid- napers will start terrorizing peo- pie who can and will pay TOT the return of their kids" he declares. nThe trouble is, broken-hearted, frantic parents and relatives are too willing to keep quiet. They hinder the police.
 Watch out for insurance rack cts. he warns. Few persons real iez the stupendous size of this racket. Organized mobs of thieves. employing fake doctors, unscrupu- lous lawyers and professional wit nesses are all lined up to railroad through to good settlements acci- dents and injuries that are nanu- factured.
 Big Mike" has files of hundreds of cases of this type that he has successfully exposed. Racketeers even have manufactured serums designed to produce temporary paralysis to fool unsuspecting phy- sicians.
 "Big Mike" made his reputation suppressing the postwar Italian blackhand and crime wave. He solved his first murder at 13. Pres ident Wilson sent him to Europe to arrest one murderer. He brought back eight--all fugitives from American justice. President Coolidge made him a major in the Army Reserve Corps, the King or Italy gave him the Royal Order Of Chevalier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

person to cheek up on the amount of money that is bet during the months racing sea- son at Saratoga Springs. N. Y. It isn't legal betting and the state gets no share of it. but heavy wsgers are laid every minute when the horses are running. Why not share in these profits' We let bootleggers make huge ones for years before we be- stirred ourselves to get a share. Are we going to do the same with horse racing?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
REBUILDING OLD DEPOT AND A MAIN LINE STATION
(New Britain IIeraid)

There will be no main line rail- road station for New Britain. The New Haven railroad, with a fire damaged depot on its hands in this city, is preparing to repair it. Re- ports are that Q quick job will be carried out. And the city will rec main 50 far as it's depot is con- cerned, on the Waterbury branch
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
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 md addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

Bishop H. Lester Smith of the Methodist Episcopal church of Ohio is getting excited over nothing. He claims that the delivery of beer to the White House on the day it was legalized was playing to the gallery" We certainly hope he doesn't think that President Roosevelt was doing anything like that. In the first place he didn't ask for the beer In the second place he sent the case to the Press Club. If some brewer wanted to get little publicity. he just suc- ceeded, that's all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
Here, There And Everywhere

will be after some more legislative skirmishes, for the return of beer, and later liquors. with plenty of revenue rolling in to state, county and town, after the costs of the administrative board have been met.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
ONE.LEGGED ROBIN BACK
 AGAIN

Belleville, Ont.-UP)-For the tenth successive year, a one-legged robin made it's appearance and res stunned its nest in a junction of the caves on the residence of James Cook. ~W #
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
Perfect Harmony

Tin Pan alley and the Metropol- itan opera company are cousins under the skin, 1t seems. Dinner companions at a party given by MT and Mrs Robert Moses the other night, Irving Berlin and Lu- cvrezia Bori could hardly wait for their coffee before dashing to the piano. Once there, Berlin began teaching Bori his sentimental mel odies. She sang them all evening long!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

How about a little conservation ar reforestation around the yard!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

Half the people are afraid we're going to have inflation now and the other half are afraid we're not.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 7:l1 o'clock tonight.
The Washington times., 1933-06-23
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