The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-29

 the job"; that Gas an old guard leader in the Democratic party MT. Spellacy's influence has been something that even an i1creas- ing number in his own party have been anxious to see dimir- ish";; "the type of politics played by MT. 6pellacy and the group of old timers affiliated with him is something that Connecticut would be better off without; and, If Spellacy runs true to form there will be plenty of Democrats in Hartford who will be glad to register . Republican vote in a state election as a pre- lininary to another vote against Spellacy in the succeeding I1t- nicipal election"
 Believe the Worst
 The American, ever . trifie less obnoxious in its language than its twin the Republican, was prompted to announce that nobody who has had political relations with him or acquatt,t- ance with his political methods could have missed the point" of MT. Spellacy's statement of will- ingness to take on the mayors job if, without solicitation on his part, the members of the incorn- ing board of aldermen selected him. With its habitual predelic- ton for reading minds the American concludes that the statement is mot so much Q bare announcement of MT. Spellacy's readiness to serve as an order that he be commissioned to serve." Like most of us Mir. Spellacy probably has done things he regrets but I am quite sure he never stopped 50 low as to have relations of any sort, po- litical or otherwise, with the American and the Republican. They know nothing about him except what they hear, and any, thing they hear about someone they dislike they believe provided always it is the worst.
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 More Like It
 The "Courant" editorial has already been reprinted in THE DEMOCRAT but one portion of it merits accenting in the interest of common decency. To that end the estimate of the real MT. Spell lacy made by the editor of the "Couyant" is here set forth.
 As is the common fate of all who, from behind the scenes, lay down the lines of political strategy, all manner of sims of omission and commission have been laid at his door. If 9 good result were achieved it came in spite of him. If . bad appointment were made or an offensive act committed his was assumed to be the sole resp0n- sibility. It mattered not that he may have known nothing about the thing until it had been done. Such are always the pains and penalties that attach to b0ssism.
 Thus it has happened that over long period of years Mir. Spellacy has been built up as . sinister figure in politics, al- ways plotting evil, never doing good. Needless to say such is not the real Spellacy. Those who know him best know that his word is as good as his bond. that he Is sympathetic and generous, that he is not afraid to accept full accountability for whatever he may do.
 Because of his strong polit- icaI bent and strange bedfel- lows, many undoubtedly there will be who will wall at the prospect of his being Mayor. But few would question his ability to make a first-class Mayor if that be his inclina- ton, and the inclination may be assumed. It was he who most strongly urged the Demo- cratic Party to nominate MT. Pilgard, and those who are now saying that he did this with full knowledge of what might happen are merely peddling 2 yarn that has not the slightest foundation in fact. They are in despicable business when they make such insinuations.
 Fool Elm, Tom!
 It is idle to think that where MT Spellacy is concerned there will be any change of heart on the part of Republican news papers throughout the state as an after-effect of the "Courant" editorial. Leopards do not change their spots and editors, like wo- men, convinced against their will are of the same opinion still Journals like the American and the Republican will continue to bewail Hartford's fall from grace in having him for its mayor. They hope he will fall down on the job. The hope will die aborning. MT. Spellacy has brains, real knowledge of nluni- cipal affairs, and personal self respect. The quality of his cour- age while not always tempered with discretion is unquestioned and he will know no fear where the welfare of the city which has honored him is involved. Un- less my guess is wrong he is go-- ing to be 8 sore disappointment tO fhnca u;nn knnw him only QS