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Evening star., 1936-06-08

Prospects of Gov. Landons nomina-
tion in runaway finish rivet considera-
tion on the unique circumstances under
which the KanSan acquired his COM
manding lead in the Republican race.
In our time there has seldom been so
classic an example of the Office seeking
the man. From its outset, the Landon
boom has been distinguished by its
spontaneous character. Less than year
ago, when it began to show signs of
assuming promising dimensions, a small
group Of the Governors intimate friends
took things informally in hand and
quietly spread the Landon gospel as
opportunity offered. But until COM
paratively recent times nothing savoring
of a Landon Organization" ever -four
ished. Even at the height of its activi-
ties, 1t never attained the proportions
of a regulation Nationwide campaign.
Probably 80 per cent of the Landon
strength now manifest on the convention
scene is the product of a purely popular
demand which SpraEg up without benefit
of political manipulation. The Governor
went hardly anywhere, delivered only
two or three speeches, and generally
maintained a passive role. Nevertheless,
the movement in his favor, which was
born as purely Midwestern proposition,
ramified within six months into some
thing with firm roots in all sections of
the country. The Governor apparently
was "sold" to Republicans in consequence
of a steadily developing belief that,
everything considered, he measures up
to party needs more than anybody else.
X X
Nobody seems to have a better claim
on being the original Landon man than
william P. Helm, Washington CORE
spondent of the Kansas City Journal Post
and well-known writer on fiscal affairs.
Early in September, 1884, two months be-
fore the time Landon sought reelection as
Governor of Kansas, Helm said in his
paper under a Washington date line:
"The belief prevails in G. o. P. circles
that Landon will win in Kansas He
measures up from distance as the
answer to the party's prayer. He is
young, energetic, one of the worlds best
mixers and hasn't delved too deeply into
Republican factional SquabbleS. ThereIl
be a lot Of talk about getting Landon
into the race, if he wins his governorship
in November. He iS-or would be
a newcomer in national politics; and
only Heaven knows how badly the party
wants a newcomer" It's believed that
this sagacious bit of long-range prophecy
was the pioneer suggestion of Landon's
availability. Indeed, Mr.. Helm is the
proud poSsessor of a letter from the
Governor indicating this to be the fact.
Senator Vandenberg's refusal with
finality" to accept the Republican vice
Republicans lot of votes next No
vember in Northern States where
Negroes vote. The fight to build up
white Republican organizations in the
South started years ago, but made more
strides during the time Walter Brown
was Postmaster General. When the
Democratic "solid South" was broken by
the Republicans in 1923 and Hoover
carried Virginia, Texas, Florida and
North Carolina, the movement took on
added impetus. With Northern Negroes
threatening to break away from the
G. o. P. this year, the action of the
national convention In these lily white
contests for delegates will be watched
with interest,
Evening star., 1936-06-08
Stacks.

I'm afraid my boy Josh thinks he's
cut out for fancy fnancier," remarked
Farmer Corntossel.
isn't he help?"
mot as much as he could be if he
took anything like the interest in hay
stack that he does in a stack of blue
chips"
Evening star., 1936-06-08

Italian soldiers in Ethiopia are men
toned as Roman conquerors. 1t taxes
the imagination to figure on what ancient
Rome might have done to the world If
she had been equipped with tanks and
airplanes.
Evening star., 1936-06-08
FavOrite Sons.

There is always a great sentiment
for a favorite son."
YES" answered Senator Sorghum,
"but with all this agitation for economy
going on, he mustn't be suspected of
being one of the Prodigal variety"
Evening star., 1936-06-08

The Secretary of Agriculture believes
that within two years prosperity will
make further crop regulation unneces-
sary. The continuance of the present
political administration is not directly
mentioned as basic factor in so agree
able a calculation.
Evening star., 1936-06-08

Nature continues to defy art. In
burning up crops in the Southland, the
drought waits for no o. K. from the
Department of Agriculture.
Evening star., 1936-06-08

Pictorial satire is at disadvantage in
its fight against hero worship. A plain,
honest photograph may be more dis
nlusioning than a caricature.
Evening star., 1936-06-08
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Natures School.

Natures School.
I sought a deep, clear pool,
Water dark blue and cleaning,
Circled by flags and rushes,
BY full-leafed trees and bushes,
With sunlight DER it streaming.
The fragrant air was cool,
Across the water blowing.
Somewhere a thrush was f1inging
Gay, liquid notes. The singing
Might be from Heaven flowing.
I'd learned in life's dry school
To seek these freshening places
And-clearer vision seeing,
Glad of the gift of being
Go back to harnesSed traces.
Evening star., 1936-06-08

France takes step forward as fash
ion leader in calling women to come
forward and assist in setting the polit-
ical styles.
Evening star., 1936-06-08

Protests against currency imitation
might call for some scientific study of
gold restrictions to ascertain whether it
is not already being tried.
Evening star., 1936-06-08
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Evening star., 1936-06-08

Selassie's favorite dog goes with him
into exile confident of future luxury and
faithful friendship. Lucky dog!
Evening star., 1936-06-08
The Argument.

Were goin' to have some argument"
Says Hezekiah Bings.
"a lot more words most eloquent
Will soon be taking wings
Where both experience and youth
On flights of fancy strive
To gain the lofty realms of Truth
Where Wrong cannot survive.
Let us not disappointed be
If we cannot attain
With swiftness all reforms which we
Have often sought in vain.
Much will the argument be worth
If this resolve it brings:
Stay on the level, here on earth,'"
Says Hezekiah Bings.
Jud Tunkins says one way to make
sure delegates put in the amount of
cheerin' expected of 'em is to have a
convention fitted out with time clocks.
eff arbitrary laws could correct human
nature, SAID Ill no, IIle sage Oi CIluld.
town, mankind would have become per-
feet long centuries ago."
Politics.
It's just the same old story
For ages known to fame
OF who shall get the glory
And who shall take the blame.
Big men may be rejected
Who might most ably serve,
While others are selected
Through their superior nerve.
"Old Satan has q heap O. disguises,"
said Uncle Eben, IAN one of his special
favoyites Ia Easy Money"
Evening star., 1936-06-08

reader can get the Gnstoer to any
question OF fact By tpriting The EUening
Star Information Bureau, Frederic J.
HdSkin, Director, Washington, D. C.
Please incIose stamp for reply.
Evening star., 1936-06-08

@. Where are the Bottomless Pits?-
M. B.
A. These remarkable sinkholes in the
Kaibab limestone are about 8 miles east
of Flagstaff, Ariz
Evening star., 1936-06-08

@. What is the quotation beginning,
'Her voice was ever soft?"-E. H.
A. Her voice was ever soft, gentle
and low; an excellent thing in woman"
is from Shakespeare's King Lear"
Evening star., 1936-06-08

@. How many young people are study
ing to be stenographers?-K. r.
A. 1t is estimated by the Office Of
Education that 100000 young people are
taking stenographic courses this year
in public schools and that another 2OO.-
600 are being trained in private business
schools.
Evening star., 1936-06-08

Q. Who made the first long distance
motor trip in the United States?-F. r.
A. In May, 1899, Alexander Winton,
early automobile manufacturer, drove
from Cleveland to New York. He was
on the road five days, but his actual
running time was At hours and "a
minutes.
Evening star., 1936-06-08

@. Where is Walt Disney's school for
cartooniSts?-E. M.
A. He conducts a training school for
prospective talent in the Radio-Keith-
Orpheum Building, New York City.
Evening star., 1936-06-08

taken on Ohio'S national committee
women. Mrs. Brown, who is no relation
OF Walter F., is expected to be reelected.
She is the official hostess of the conven-
ton, and may become the woman vice
chairman of the Republican National
Committee when it organizes immedi
ately after the convention adjotrns.
Frank F. Taggart of MaSSillon, banker
and coal operator, is seeking the Ohio ma
tional ommitteemanship, and Clarence
j. Brown, former secretary of state for
Ohio, and James M. Linton are possible
dark-horse candidates Some of the
opposition to Walter F. Brown as ma
tional committeeman comes from the
colored voters, of whom there are about
10000 in the State. Brown, during the
Hoover administration, was inStru-
mental in building up lilly white" Re-
publican organizations in the South
much detested by the colored voters.
During the recent delegate contests be-
fore the Republican National Commit
tee, lilly white" delegates were placed
on the temporary roll of the convention
from Florida, South Carolina and
Louisiana, much to the chagrin Of the
colored voters. The Sole-Negro- -domi-
mated delegation to win the approval OF
the committee was that lead by the re-
doubtable Perry Howe from Mississippi
The action of the national committee
in these delegate contests will be chal-
lenged before the Credentials Committee
of the national convention tomorrow.
The results in the national committee
stirred up lot of resentment among
colored voters here They held q mass
meeting to protest against what they
call unfair treatment. Some of the col
ored leaders insist that If the 'lily white"
delegations are seated in the convention,
On the permanent roll, 1t will cost the
Evening star., 1936-06-08

eff arbitrary laws could correct human
nature" said Hi Ho, the sage of China
town, mankind would have become per-
feet long centuries ago."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
Trailer Spending

There have been numerous gloomy forecasts about the increasing number of auto trailerS and houses on wheels that take their occupants off the realty lists and create new financial problems for the communities in which they park for long or short periods. Now comes a defender who says that the trailerite is far from being tax dodger.
 Wherever he goes," says this observer" :" he leaves money along the way-for food, clothing, parking privileges, electricity, gasoline and oil, auto repairs-for nearly everything he would spend money for at home. He registers his car and trailer at home, and pay direct tax. And he pays his share of indirect taxes along the way. The trailerite gets nothing free except air and the view"
 Some states require trailer-dWellers to pay tuition for their children in public schools, and also to pay local registration fees for car and trailer. Some parking spots are free, but many charge from 5! to $5 week for use of small plot ot ground and the conveniences provided with it. The trailer population, it appears as you go into the matter, doesn't do as much sponging on settled residents or as much lodging of responsibility as critics have said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
Light Destroys Evil

A meetin ng of Michigan police officials, formulating plans to reduce crime, noted that the decline in organized racketeer- ing is due largely to newspaper publicity. Often man who had been paying tribute to racketeers for years awoke for the first time to exactly what was going on when he read an account of the racket in his newspaper. For the first time he realized what sucker he was. Then it was only matter of the victims of rackets getting together to stop them.
 Newspapers, if read carefully, can give the public a vast amount of information on what is going on in it's midst. The crit icism that newspapers do not contain enough valuable information comes from those who have never troubled to read more than the headlines. All evils fall when the light is turned strongly enough on them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25

bolder and abler in this field than ever before, with discoveries and theories about nearly everything from stars to atoms.
 Most impressive of all, to common folk, was the demonstration of the dignity and independence of learning as it exists in free countries. It showed itself as great aristocracy, and at the same time great democracy. In that gathering the Presi- dent of the United States, traditionally first in the land regardless of party or person, had no preference over the quiet rulers of classroom and laboratory. It would have been so with any visiting monarch.
 Yes, there's something to it some thing to Harvard, something to the 800 other institutions of learning in this coun- try, something to scholarship. We have gone through noisy and shallow period, but we're beginning to appreciate these things again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
Classic and Classy

Whether anybody likes Harvard or not, there was class to it's tercentenary cele- hration. Even a lowbrow felt like taking off his hat to an institution of learning older than any other in this hemisphere, older than any American government, older perhaps than any existing European government, which has gone its way imperturbably for three centuries and will probably continue for centuries more, regardless of world changes.
 It was impressive to see this venerable seat of knowledge honored by American colleges and universities en masSe, and by foreign universities still older than itself - by Italian and French and Eng fish institutions that were lamps shining in the Dark Ages, and by ancient univer- eities of China, Japan and India. It was stunning, to most of us, to see the out pouring Of new scientific knowledge, ShoWinR the worlds brightest minds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
Horoscope

SEPTEMBER 25 Those who are most likely to be affected by planetary vibrations to- day were born from Dec. 2i through Jan. 20.
 General Indications The day indicates changes. Avoid SelfishneSS.
 Today's Birthdate You should possess splendid ahil- ities, refined taste and generous disposition. Colds. grippe and 8 general run- down condition may assail you in May, 19S7. if you are not careful to keep built up. Do not add to your responsibilities then.
 Avoid extravaganza. particularly in your home, during December. 1eS6.
 Danger; avoid rash actions or handling of sharp pointed instru- ments and fire from Nov. lS through 2l. 1a36.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
Low Interest

New York City borrowed $6,0O0,OO0 on September 3 from group of metropoli- tan banks for about three months, at a rate of interest which is trifle more than one-fifth of per cent year.
 A business man needing $6,o0O, in New York or anywhere else, would pay higher $6,OOO for a period of years, on ample security, would pay far more yet.
 There are technical reasons, no doubt, for such variations, but certain facts stand out clearly. First, interest rates in this country are chaotic, unfair and unwise. Second, there is an immense amount of idle money in the banks want ing employment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25

Newspaper Guild (anti-G Guild pa pers: pleas do not useD they in- variably come back with the inane remark that "the public wants that stuff. I do not believe 1t. If you give the American public good reading matter they will be grateful and attentive.
 Intelligent Americans
 The best proof is to be found in the weekly statistics about the "best-sellers" All the books lead- ing in reader-appeal are good books, not dime novel types. I be- lieve that most Americans are in- telligent, decent, and fair, though unfortunately hardly any of these seem to drive a car. Life on the highway would be so much easier if they did.
 This does not mean that I con- demn American newspapers. There are some great newspapers in this country; they try to be fair and to give all sides of a question. They publish the full text of speech which the candi- date of the opposition has made, and if some of their correspon- dents sometimes fall by the way side and write biased articles, that is to be expected in a cam paign year.
 G-Man Toys
 Newspapers would be, so much easier to read if lynchings, and slayings of parents by "demure" girls armed with g slipper or an axe would not be smeared all over the front page. And if the newspapers did not dramati2e the gangsters, perhaps a leading de- partment store in Washington would not, at Christmas time, dis play toy automobiles for the 'kiddies" with machine guns mounted on the chassis.
 Someone has said that. 90 per cent of the American newspapers are against the New Deal; still the primaries in many states show that the readers" vote for the New Deal. Does that not signify that the Power of the Press is waning and that we should try to mend our ways and hope for resurrection?
 Copyright, 19aS, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
Answers To Questions
By Frederick N. Kerby

Q. How did the word barn stormer" originate?
 A. As applied to strolling actors, it arose from the custom of giving plays in barns when regular thea ters were not available.
 Q. Is you alr a proper English idiom?
 A. It is vulgar colloquial ex- presSion that is never correct. The proper expression when referring to 8 group is "all of you"
 o. Name the author and give the date of publication of the song, "It's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25

A. It was written by Jack Judge and Harry Williams and was first published in London, by B. Feldman and company on October 28, 1912.
 c. What is the total world pop ulation?
 A. Approximately two billion. according to the estimate of the Inc ternational Statistical Institute of the League of Nations.
 c. Does ice contain heat?
 A. Yes. Everything contains heat, but the amount in ice is less than in 8 substance of higher tempera- ture. The terms hot and cold are relative.
 If you want . copy of our book let FORTUNE TELLING, write The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1012 Thirteenth St., North. west, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
Selected Poem
WHEN SUMMER GOES

WHEN SUMMER GOES IMagdalene Graeber Clark in the Poets Corner
 Hartford Times) September lanes may go meandering Across stubble-field and weary sod, Or loiter near blue asters margining A meadow glamorous with golden-rod. September lanes may pause beside vine Where purple vintage waits 8 hand to pick Or hurry on to spots where brambles twine And reach their fingers out to tear and prick. September lanes may find an apple-tree Whose luscious red and gold is spilled amid The fading leaves of summer pot-pourri, To argument of one lone katy-did. September lanes may carry summers theme Until the end for which the year has toiled, Or seek valley, hold broken dream To measure fruit mharvested and spoiled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
T est Y o UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. Name the capital of the United States when George Washington was first inaugurated.
 2. What is the word that conveys the meaning, murder of ones moth CT or father?
 3. When is Low Sunday?
 {. What is 6 micrometer?
 5. Who was Amy Lowell?
 6. Name the heroine of the nov el, '"The Fair Maid of Perth" by Sir Walter Scott.
 q. Name the county seat of AL legheny County, Pa.
 8. Who wrote, origin of Spe- cies?"
 g. Does Soviet Russia have the same calendar as the United States? 10. Name the capital of Missouri.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25


 Roosevelt and the democratic adnainistrati Q n out of Wash ingtosa and to get The Katz- erajananner Kids, Ali and Frankie, into the capital of the nation for q four year squat are in d e s p e r . t e straits for am- mu11itioEl and weapons. About
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25

CnleI-eQlCOrS, OcSk.OlCCaCOI
 I have no experience in cliche- writing, and cannot write about "suave" diplomats (poor fellows; they are working hard and should get our sympathy instead of cheap window-dressing; and they are most of them at least-not the morons our cub colleagues would have the dear democratic" public think they are). Democratic: there I go and lay myself open to all kinds of biting retorts.
 I hasten to assure you that like America and the Americans very much, that I do not earn & cent in this country. but spend all my salary here (mOstly on groceries and cigars and an oc- casional high-balD, that have been 8 taxpayer of this Com monwealth for over ten years. So there! When I talk about democracy" in connection with diplomats I refer to the amus- ing habit of some Americans either to read the society columns from stem to stern or to phone the poor society editor asking to be mentioned (the flowers were tastily arranged; Mrs. Smith of Chicago and Peoria assisted at the coffee urn).
 And why American newspapers in this Land of Liberty and De- mocracy fall all over themselves in reporting that King Edward has received Geneyieve Miller of Rockville among 200 other females at Buckingham Palace is beyond me. can't even spell the name of those Princes" from the Rus sian Caucuses who married all kinds of Hollywood queens, and I care less. Why anybody should care in this country, where you have to star as a newSboy in or der to become great man whom movie stars marry or divorce, is unknown to me.
 Dogs and Democrats
 have heard 1t said that Presi- dent F. D. Roosevelt was mo good" because he comes from rich, old family and never earned his own living. And on the other hand:. as soon as a man or woman with 8 title or with money comes to this country they stop the news paper presses for picture of her dog.
 I do not understand why MT. Roosevelt should be considered a villain, a loafer, etc, just be- cause he happens to come from one of the oldest families in the U. s. A., and because his am cestors had been successful in their pioneering. always had thought that success is 8 good thing to have.
 My assets are in a closed Dis- trict bank, but I would not ac- cept an offer (which I shall never get anyhow) to become a poii- tician. I think the prisoners on Devils Island have 8 snap com pared to the worry and vilifica- ton an American president has to put up with.
 Press Spotlight
 I may be absolutely wrong in my conception of the attitude towards the tenant of the White House, be, he Roosevelt or Landon, but I often wonder why my col- leagues of the American press (for whom, with some exception, I have nothing but a feeling ot sincere friendship build up their own President and then, the minute he takes office (this hap- pened to Coolidge, Hoover and RoosevelD start to find fault with him, tear him down again, report every little detail of the poor mans daily life, let not one hour of his daily activities escape the "evil eye" of the press.
 When tell these objections of mine to my colleagues of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
A Thought for Today

But without faith it Is impossible to please him: for he that cometh God must believe that He Is, and that He is 8 rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.-Hebrews 11:6.
 Faith is the root of all blessings. Believe and you shall be saved; believe, and you must needs be satisfied; believe, and you cannot but be com- forted and happy.-Jeremy Taylor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
Daily NNor.,.xx R4.rr41 Washington ==== - - - German News Writer Takes
 American Press Apart

(EDITORS NOTE: Messrs. Allen continue their vacation, supplied today Washington representative Broadcasting a his hed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-25
BY KURT G. SELL Foremost German Correspondent

Washington September 24-Ramblings of a foreign correspondent in this Capital to be substituted today for the famous column of the two natives" afraid shall dsappoint you at least shall not live up to the ciche-requirements which seem to be expected of columnists and other newspapermen by some publishers .chief-editors eSk.dictatOrS' and such.