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Evening star., 1934-02-19
America Must Choose"

OeCIelaIy WaIace OF tne Depart
ment of Agriculture declares that the
people of the United States are facing
as alternatives "nationalism" or "in-
ternationallsm" in the rearrangement
Of their economic life. For himself.
he prefers a kind of middle-of-the-
road policy. Nationalism, he says,
means RECOMMENDATION, compulsory re-
duction of crop and industrial pro-
duction. Internationalism means a
throwing down of trade barriers. His
own idea, the middle -the-road
plan, is that there should be a certain
amount of governmental restriction
of output, both agricultural and in
dustrial, accompanied by limited
lowering Of tariffs and other trade
barriers, permitting an inflow of per-
haps a half-billion dollars more
worth Of goods into this country an
nually.
The picture which the Secretary of
Agriculture paints is not agreeable.
Especially it is not agreeable to the
people OF America who have in the
past been free to plant and to manu-
facture whatever they have desired.
Such freedom, Mr.. Wallace insists
will have to stop in large measure If
the good Of all the people is to be
considered. Apparently there must
be governmental regulation, govern
mental compulsion, or the hard and
bitter rule of the survival Of the fit
test must continue to apply, with
many farmers and many Industrial
lists and their workers forced to aban-
don their farms or their factories
Mr.. Wallace, who deals particularly
with the agricultural situation in the
land, says that under nationalism it
will be necessary to retire from culti-
vation at least 100000 acres of
good agricultural land or 100, ,O00,O
acres of the worst farm land. To
bring this condition about in an or
derly manner compulsory licensing"
and national discipline" will be i'm
perative.
The fact that Mr.. Wallace, men,
Der of the Roosevelt cabinet and
close adviser of the President, tends
toward a greater degree Of interna-
tionalism and lowering of tariff walls
will doubtless be interpreted as mean
ing that such Is the leaning Of the
administration. But it may also mean
that the administration has been def
nitely planning to cast aside the VOL
untary agreements between the Gov
eminent and the farmers which have
been the order under the new deal"
up to date agreements whereby acre
age is sought to be reduced and pro-
duction curtailed, and to adopt in
their place compulsory system.
Agriculture in this country has
been dealt with more and more as
an industry instead Of as a means OF
livelihood. Just as the shoe manu-
factory has taken the place OF the
individual shoemaker, the huge farm,
run for the single purpose Of making
big returns, has supplanted the small
farmer who merely sought to get
decent living from the land. The
land-even the land which Mr.. Wal
lace says may have to be removed
from cultivation-is still capable Of
giving Americans livelihood, still
capable of providing the necessary
food and shelter, clothing and other
necessaries, If the people are will
ing to live upon it. And there are
plenty of men in this country today
who believe that the real salvation
of the people lies In the land.
Evening star., 1934-02-19
Albert of the Belgians.

Not soon will Americans forget the
shock with which they received yes
terday morning the news of the un-
timely death of King Albert of the
Belgians 1t has been a custom on
the part of the people of the United
States to think Of him in terms of
particular regard and affection. His
name meant something very definite
on this side Of the Atlantic; his per-
sonality had a conspicuous place in
the world scene as it is viewed from
Washington. Thus 1t is that in his
passing an authentic sense of loss is
felt by millions who knew him only
as he appeared in state professions
and In the press and the cinema
news reels.
Possibly it is too soon to attempt
q final estimate of his position among
the leaders of his time, but there
can be no question about his emf
nence among his contemporaries. In
the cast of characters in the tragedy
Of the World War he was assigned
a role Of primary importance. There
was a moment when he held in his
hands the destinies of Europe. Had
he decided to cast the lot of his
country with that of Germany it well
might have happened that the Kaiser
would have emerged from the strug
gle q victorious dictator of half the
earth.
A gallant and chivairous figure, he
personified the people over whom he
had been called to rule. Liberty
meant much to him, as for centuries
II has meant much to them. When
the ordeal of 1914 had to be faced
he spoke for the national spirit, re-
flsing compromise and dishonor. The
price Of independence was a heavy
one, but 1t was paid without COM
plant; and the soul of Belgium waxed
strong with suffering.
But 1t was not merely as captain
that Albert earned the gratitude Of
mankind His noblest labors were
those in behalf of peace. When he
attained the throne he found inter-
national opinion hostile because of
long misgovernment of the Congo, and
10 the task OF reformation there he
set himself with unfaltering devotion
80 that at present that rich ter
ritory is considered among the best
administered Of all European colonies
In Africa. Other problems included
those Of Flemish and Walloon parti-
sanism, political quarres Of a violent
Hind, religious differences and social
inequalities. One issue after another
WAS met and solved by the King, who
conceived his function to be that of
reconciliation Even at the Peace
Conference at Versailles he exercised
his power in behalf of moderation and
tolerance.
Born to his task, educated for 1t
snd deeply conscious Of its obligations,
Albert wes sober, self-contained,
reticent man. His countenance was
thoughtful and serious and he did not
smile easily. But his manner was
democratic, his demeanor affable.
Courtesy was as natural in him as
his commanding stature. He was re-
spected as well as loved. Hence it is
with regret and sorrow that the world
parts with him. No sadder picture
can be conceived than that of his
broken body lying at the foot Of the
cliff he had failed to climb-a fallen
knight, universally appreciated and
mourned, and yet alone.
Evening star., 1934-02-19

King Albert of Belgium is affec-
tionately remembered in Washington
from his visit here after the World
War. That he was a man who was
every inch a King and a King who
was every inch man was the opin-
ion of all who came In contact with
him and his conspicuously democratic
manner. Gratitude for what the
American people had done for Bel
GUM during the war was constantly
on his lips In both private and pub
lie utterance. The King never tired
of singing the praises of two Ameri-
cans in northumberland Whitlock,
our Minister at Brussels during the
early years Of the war, and Herbert
Hoover, who fed the Belgians through
out the bitter days of the German
occupation. The King was immense
ly fond, too, of Hugh Gibson, Minis
ter Whitlock's right-hand man. A
fourth American whom King Albert
came to like is Undersecretary of
State William Phillips, who was Am
bassador to Belgium from 1924 to
1927. Crown Prince Leopold, who
now becomes King of the Belgians,
accompanied his parents to the
United States In 1919. He also is
agreeably recalled by American
friends as young man Of poise and
promise.
Somebody at a recent White House
press conference asked President
Roosevelt whether the United States
would join European powers in rep
resentations to Germany about the
menaced independence Of Austria.
F. D. r. in reply gave one of those
characteristic laughs of his which
spoke louder than any response he
could have made to question which
seemed hardly to call for an answer.
The inquiry was prompted by the fact
that Secretary Hull had just ordered
the American Minister to Austria,
George H Earle, Sd, who happened
to be home on leave when things
boiled over at Vienna, TO return
forthwith to his post. His presence
in Austria is not desired, OF course,
in connection with any international
action, but to look after American
interests in case these should be i'm
periled by internal upheaval or COM
plications resulting from foreign in
teryention. The administration has
its eye peeled in the direction OF
Central Europe and would not be sur
prised If matters there drifted from
bad to worse, but no American nm
gers will be burned II Washington
can help 1t.
Whatever else can be said about it,
the airmail contracts mess is color
full affair, with names like Black and
Brown in the forefront. White of
Maine, member Of the Black COM
mittee, supplies another chromatic
note.
Former Senator Tom Hef1in of Ala
bama received a warm welcome from
his old cronies on Capitol Hill dur
ing his current visit to Washington.
He is confident he will be nominated
for his old seat in the House of Rep
resentatives in the May primaries, but
he faces serious opposition from the
incumbent, Representative Miles Clay
ton Allgood, who has had the job con-
tinuously since he first came to Con-
gress from the fifth district in 1923.
Hefiin's campaigning abilities, espe-
cially his incompatible storytelling,
always give him a strong advantage
over an opponent in the kind Of race
Tom now faces in his old bailiwick.
~ + \
Believe 1t or not, there are optimis-
tic souls In this country who think 1t
is stu possible TO get the United
Evening star., 1934-02-19

1888. Her husband, Zachary Smith
Reynolds was shot to death July 6,
1882.
O. Do the Great Lakes freeze In
the Winter?-G. 8. I.
A. The, Great Lakes do not freeze
entirely during the Winter, but the
harbors and often the connecting
rivers are closed by Ice. The navi-
gable season at 500 Is about seven and
one half months, and at Erie some
what longer.
@. Did Robert Fechner, director of
emergency conservation work, serve in
the Spanish-American war?-w. L.
A. He did. He served with the I'd
Georgia Regiment.
Q. What kind of food is poksa-
c. E.
A. Poke Is form Of green's re-
sembling asparagus In taste. The
tender young shoots of this coarse
perennial herb are highly esteemed
as food in some parts of the country
AS the plant natures, 1t loses is
wholesomeness as food.
@. What are generally said to Le
the three outstanding American
hymns?-L. T.
A. In Dufheld's English Hymns"
the statement Is made that of the
native American hymns, My Faith
Looks Up to Thee" Is the most spirit
ual; Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus"
tho yvaoet et;rriy,p nol art r. w..
the Midnight Clear" Is the loveliest
@. How high did Jay Gould drive
the price Of gold In his famous gold
corner?-G. K. K.
A. On Black Friday in September
1869, when James Fisk and Jay Gould
engineered their gold corner in an
effort TO send the gold quotation to
200, they actually reached about ITO
when the corner was broken by the
Treasury.
@. Please give an example Of the
sort Of advertisements found on the
walls in Pompeii?-C. K.
A. This advertising consisted Of
announcements painted In black or
red. Following is one: Travellers going
from here to the twelfth tower. There
Sarinus keeps a tavern This Is to
request you to enter. Farewell.
@. Has Moscow any skyscrapers?
&C. r.
A. Moscow's first skyscraper Ia nov
under construction. 1t Is 10 be the
center of the book publishing indus
try Of the Soviet Union. The main
building will be % stories In height.
Two anneXes are TO be Is stories high.
two others stories. one 4 stories, ard
two 3 stories.
@. What percentage Of the popula-
ton is left-handed?-A. P.
A. The Public Health Service say
that 1t is estimated that about 2 pc
cent Of the population Of the Unite,
States is left-handed. There Is II
exact figure which would show III
total number of persons who are left
handed.
@. What must one study to becol
an embalmer?-A. r. E.
A. The course Of study in one Of IL
large embalming schools is as follow
Organic chemistry, physiology, an
atomy. chemistry, morbid anatomy.
pathology, bacteriology. hygiene, dis
infection, sanitation, modern preser-
vation Of the human dead, medica
jurisprudence, signs and tests o.
death. and bandaging.
O. What has become OF the steam
er Pacific FIRM. D.
A. 1t was renamed the Jacob Rup-
pert and is at present in the Ant
arctic with the Byrd expedition.
@. When was The Rosary" FRS
sung?-L. G.
A. 1t was first sung In Boston By
Francis Rogers, in February, 1898
Evening star., 1934-02-19

those States. His prospects for the
nomination, his friends say. are good.
He has no intention Of making a try
for the Senate In opposition to Bank
head or Black later, II he wins the
House seat. Il u said.
Evening star., 1934-02-19
A Protest.

What I want" said the restless
person, "is an eight-hour day"
why, you don't do more than two
or three hours actual work any day."
That's the trouble. If I don't get
occupation enough to consume more
time, it'll soon begin to look as If they
didn't need me at ALL"
Evening star., 1934-02-19

John Nance Garner does not get a
chance to say much, but at all events
he is making a bigger noise Just now
than Al Smith Is.
Evening star., 1934-02-19

N. R. A. is represented by blue
eagle. but commercial aviation begins
to look like the goose that laid the
golden egg.
Evening star., 1934-02-19

Restrictions will be placed on
beverages In the Capitol, among them
being an understanding that nobody
will grow so excited during o debate
as to throw empty bottles.
Evening star., 1934-02-19
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Many who felt that the forgotten
man had been remembered now fear
that c. W. A. is gradually relapsing
into the old aphasia.
Evening star., 1934-02-19

Break, Break, Break,
On the Senate air, oh, speech;
The end of the talk, II We have our
own way
Is something we ne'er shall reach.
Evening star., 1934-02-19
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Evening star., 1934-02-19
A Novel Suggestion

A Novel Suggestion.
Actress: IT wonder what I shall do
this season to keep myself before the
public"
Sister Actress: why don't you try
acting2"
But 1t Served the Purpose.
"That was a most considerate speech
of Senator Blanks" said statesman.
II didn't hear It,"
"That's just it. Neither did I. I
understand he delivered 1t in an un-
dertone so as not to wake anybody"
An Innocent Surmise.
"What is this?" said the quiet man.
"why," replied the boastful person.
syou ought to know what that is. It's
q golf club"
IT thought from the marvellous
stories I have heard of your game
that it might be one of those Ananias
clubs we read Of so frequently"
The Family Favorite.
'I hear that you have been men
toned as favorite son."
EYES," replied Senator Sorghum;
"but being favorite son generally
means that you're expected to be
polite and not act too greedy when
the pie is being passed"
"Whatever our regrets may be-" said
Hi Ho, the sage Of Chinatown, I'VE
can always find solace in the thought
that We might have selected even
worse mistakes"
Evening star., 1934-02-19

If Uncle Sam saves a lot of money
by having the Army carry the airmail,
people are already wondering how
long it will be before the old scent
airmail letter rate Is restored.
(0opyright, 1o3z.3
Evening star., 1934-02-19

Q. What has become OF, the steam
er Pacific FIRM. D.
A. 1t was renamed the Jacob Rup
pert and is at present in the Ant
arctic with the Byrd expedition.
Evening star., 1934-02-19

@. When was The Rosary" frs.
sung?-L. G.
A. 1t was first sung In Boston By
Francis Rogers, in February, 1898.
Evening star., 1934-02-19

Q. What proportion Of q heavy
thundercloud is actually water?-L. F.
A The densest clouds are probably
not more than one part water to 30
900 parts air.
Evening star., 1934-02-19

the other day which will give the
Democrats Of that State pause when
they come to consider the selection of
a gubenatorial candidate this year.
particularly If they are considering a
candidate to supplant Gov. Albert c.
Ritchie. The State government put
forward an issue Of bonds, for which
bids were asked, and the First Ma
tional Bank Of New York was the
successful bidder, offering just small
fraction under 106 for the entire is
sue. A State that can obtain such n
price for its bonds in these DAYS of
bankrupt State and municipal gov
ernmentS, not to mention a United
States Government that Is going into
the red at a tremendous rate of speed,
has something. Gov. Ritchie has
been Maryland's chief executive for
nearly fifteen years. And it is due
to his administration of affairs that
the credit Of the State has been
maintained. that indebtedness has
been kept to a minimum and that it
has been possible to reduce some of
the taxes instead OF increasing them.
The voters in Maryland are likely to
ask themselves, when the time comes,
''Why should we changer" The bond
issue was for $500, 900 and the pro-
ceeds are to be used on improvements
in the State, highways, etc.
X
Former Senator tom" Hef1in, who
Is campaigning for the Democratic
nomination for Representative from
the fifth congressional district in Ala
bama, has been in Washington the
last few days. He wants the sixty mil
lion dollars of Illegal cotton tax col
lected by the Federal Government
from the Southern States during the
war between the States placed to the
credit of the States that paid it, to
be drawn upon and used by them in
paying the school teachers and other
school employees money now due them
and Ia keeping the schools going Ia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11

suit. But just glance at this comparison. It costs $22.50 to register a one-ton vehicle in Connecticut, provided 1t has pneumatic tires. In Massachusetts it costs only $750 no matter what kind of tires are used; $15 to S20 in Maine. If you get up to eight-ton capacity vehicles, Connecticut assesses the owner minimum cost of $367.50. The nearest to that IS $270 in Vermont.
 Only three states surpass Connecticut in registration fees. New York, Vermont and New Hampshire rates are higher for the small capacity vehicles, but we outdo them on the larger trucks. All of which should make us pause for a moment Are we compensating truck owners in some way? We are in this way Gasoline taxes in this state are lower than in those, where registration fees were compared. Does this saving in gas taxes amount to the difference between registration fees? Evidenly it doesn't, or our truck owners wouldn't register in New York, Massa" chusetts, and Rhode Island. The solution obviously is to lower rates, but not to the accompaniment of higher gas taxes as was proposed to the 1883 Legislature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11
THURSDAY, JANUARY II, 1884
Hope Never Dies

It is rumored in political circles at Washington (what circles really aren't political down there) that Hiram A. Bingham will seriously attempt come back this fall. In short the former sen- ator from Connecticut is in the running for a congressional post again. lie cer- tainly can't contemplate the Senate, be- cause if he did, he would have to break lances with Senator Walcott, who comes up for renomination and reelection thls year. Undoubtedly the Norfolk man Will be renominated. It would be rather fool ish to retire him, even in favor ot MT Bingham.
 The story going the rounds is that ex- Senator Bingham will be advanced as the candidate of the republican party. in the second congressional district. He has established legal residence there and we suppose there is nothing to prevent him from seeking the g.o.p. nomination. How ever, the present congressman from the district, Dr William l.. Higgins, IS only serving his first term in the House and we hardly think he is ready to step aside, even as noble gesture. And there IS no reason why he should be asked to do so. He stepped out of a state office to permit ambitious republicans to try their chances
  warded with Congress, although hls standing is still disputed.
 There might be some attempt made to inject MT Bingham as a surprise candl- date for governor. That would be quite novel experience for the state - two former Yale professors battling for hon. ors. This would be contingent naturally on the renomination of Governor Cross. But before Bingham could get the guber- material nomination he'd have to cross many a bridge. His best bet is to wait until 1938 when Senator Lonergan'5 term ends. But by that time his political star will probably have set unless he can direct republican politics in the mean time. And with a dozen or more Rora- back aides now trying to do that, there's a job cut out for MT Bingham, if he is at all interested. Our guess would be he isn't over enthusiastic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11
Esprit de Corps

All for one and one for all. Construc- tive thought and constructive criticism should not offend anyone. Many times wrong opinions are formed because of our emotions or through hearsay - but when we stop to reason it out - 1t wasn't as we thought. We all have personal faults and peculiarities and more or less sensl- tive reactions One of the most common traits of mankind is to clique together in groups.
 Every human organization under the sun is governed by clique - who either formulate policies themselves or conform to policies of others One cannot point to any organization that can function otherwise; whether it be a religious, political, fraternal, trade-union, business organization, or what. The success then, of any organization, depends on how the clique clicks. If the clique renders just and unselfish service - they deserve just and unselfish cooperation from the mem- bers. Let us confine our criticism and constructive thought to the meeting chambers.
 Withholding our expression of thought at the meetings only to loosen up on the outside is not conducive to harmony. The criticised person does not get the benefit of your criticism. He or she gets it sec ond handed and perhaps not in the man. ner you intended. This often results in misunderstanding. Let us always remem- ber that when one clique leaves office another clique takes it's place. This has always been so and always will be so as long as human beings are on this Earth.
 In every organization there are cliques within clique. That is to say - there are member clques who either actively support or only passively support the governing clique. The give and take qual- ities of the governing clique plus ability and diligence determines whether an ad- ministration is to be successful or only mediocre due allowance being made for economic conditions or other causes beyond their control
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-11
So They Say

We have undertaken new meth ods. It is our task to perfect. to improve, and to alter when neces- sary, but in all cases to go for ward. President Roosevelt.
 
 Sure, I expect a cut. but I hope they'll be reasonable about it.
 Babe Ruth. If there is any such thing as "decome" tax, the treasury will owe me lot of money.
 --Senator Huey Long.
 
 We are not conducting high priced hotels for tho incarcera- ton of prisoners, but We do treat them hnmanely. Hugh Guthrie. Canadian mlnis- ter of justice.
 If bars are considered bad, then they arc bad for men as well af women. Therefore, admithnoo Co bars. whether sitting or standing should be on a strictly non.ses basis.
 Miss Anna Poilltser. vice. chair. man Of tho national woman'i party.
 From now on, wars by govern. monta shall be changed Co peace by peepies--presl1ent Roosevelt. We artists want only t0 sing. We prefer tO let the business end take nnFe Of Itself.
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