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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11
The College l. lettering

II you can take the word OF certain
public citizens for 1t the election OF 1885
will witness the end OF the electoral col
lege. Its usefulness will be ended then,
because these citizens expect that the
entrance Of the Union Party Of Rep.
William Lemke and Thomas c. O'Brien
will cause deadlock In the college, thus
throwing the election of President and
Vice-President into the House OF Repre-
sentatives, as provided for In the Consti-
tuition.
That isn't just an idle boast on the
part OF Rep. Lemke. There Is some very
good reasoning behind II. But 1t isn't the
only reason why the electoral college
seems doomed. 1t Is outmoded; has been
for good many years. In the last few
presidential contests there has not been
any question OF the winner either In
popular or electoral votes. II has been
unmistakable every time. And we'll II
should be, for every winner has been
clearly popular choice, which Is what
counts In our democratic form Of govern
ment.
The check that the states desired on
national elections hundred years ago
may have been perfectly designed for
those times, but like other things, such as
the lame-duck sessions OF Congress and
March inaugural Of presidents, " was
only the fact that they had come TO be
regarded as customs that gave them any
standing at all. The electoral college may
be more than a custom; II may have It's
good points, but 1t also has many bad
ones.
Proponents Of the electoral college
claim that II 1t was abolished many east
ern states with large populations could
control the election, while western states
with small populations might be left out
In the cold True enough, but after all
r It's votes that determine q political con-
test and not the size or location Of states.
New York gives AZ electoral votes TO the
candidate who carries II, even II his
plurality Is only one vote. That isn't ex-
actly fair TO the thousands who voted
contrary. We need TO do little brushing
up on our national elections and make
them up-to-date.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11

Taverns and bad radio programs were
cited as two demoraliZin9 influences upon
the youth Of the nat Jn at the National
Conference of Catholic Charities held In
Seattle Washington, last week Dance
halls we're also included on the list OF
bad influences. Improper motion pictures
also came In for their share Of attention
as speakers dWelt on the four-fold pro-
gram for youth development, involving
as II does, recreation, social doings, cul-
ture, and religion. Extension Of youth
organizations TO prevent the baneful In
fIuences making their impressions on
youthful minds Is the aim In the coming
years. The problem OF modern-day youth
Is considered serious one, involving the
future Of the nation. AS the twig Is bent
still Is proverb that finds ready sup
porters In religious or social groups.
You'll notice that all social service move
ncnts are directed towards the better
ment OF the child and the youth. That's
where the foundation Is laid.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11

Some of the statesmen to the south OF
this country are talking about replacing
the Monroe Doctrine with Pan-Amerl-
can league of some sort. The Monroe
Doctrine, 1t is argued, is no longer neces-
sary TO. protect American nations from
Europe. Instead, 1t begins to be an
Obstacle to inter-American understand
ing"
More will be heard OF this idea at the
meeting Of American nations In Buenos
Aires soon. Our Latin-American cousins
Of Central and South America consider
the Monroe Doctrine patronlzing. They
believe themselves capable OF handling
their problems as self-respecting political
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11

DuUlDluOVINlIs
Young, able, popular, the red.
headed IriBhman has been q pow.
erfuI Votc-gettcr IN Wayne county,
which includes Detroit. The name
Murphy has worked miracles IN
the county; NJ least fourteen Of.
fIcc-hoIdcrB owe their election TO
his endorsement.
with Murphy heading the state
ticket, New Dealers figured that
tho chances Of tho President car
rying Michigan would DO greatly
enhanced. This WaB ~ reasonable
conjecture, but reason docGnt Ole
ways rule IN politics
Polish Opposition
When Murphy announced for
the goyernorghjp with the PTcBi-
dents blessing, q mad rush WaB
started by other Irish candidates
10 climb on his bandWagon. The
result has been q complete Irish
slate, with the single exception OF
the candidate for U. q. senator.
But II happens that In MIchi-
gan the Poles not only are num-
erOuS but politically potent. In
1894 they elected three Of their
men 10 congress from Detroit.
And Murphy'S aII-ITish ticket
In the democratic primary has
no Infatuated the Poles that they
are swearing vengeance.
Republicans, meanwhile, have
been quick 10 take advantage OF
this threatened split. They are
running George W. Welsh, former
q. O, .. acknowledgements, Tor
the democratic gubernatOrial nom
nation against Murphy.
What will BIO the outcome OF
this tumble N anybody'S guess.
But one thing appears certain.
Mr., Murphy'B candidacy may not
prove the boon the administration
10 confidently thought II would be.
Chautauqua LandOn
When Governor LandOn goes 70
Chautauqua Lake, N. Y, to speak
IN the latter part OF August, II
will be a real homecoming.
For IB summers, LandOn's
grandfather came regularly TO
Chautauqua, occupying q cot.
tage next but one TO that Of
Lewis A. Miller, wealthy Akron
manufacturer and cO-SOundeT OF
the institution.
Between them was the t"Flcm-
ing Cottage" occupied by the par
ents OF Margaret Fleming, whom
All Landon met every summer
when he came there as q boy.
Eventually he grew up and mar
ried Margaret, and she became
the mother OF Peggy Anne. the
first child, Alfred M. Jr, died and
Margaret Fleming Landon died
later.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11

equals rather than as involuntary wards
Of the United States.
Perhaps they are right. But II will be q
hard thing TO accomplish. The Monroe
Doctrine Is not q law which can be re.
pealed. 10 is simply q publicly-Stated
policy Of this government regarding for
eign interference In the Western Hemis-
phere. II stated as q principle that there
was to be no European activity IN Arneri.
can republics and no further colonizing
on this side the Atlantic.
Our little neighbors on the southern
continent didn't like II very well because
1t seemed TO permit too much Yankee
meddling In their affairs and the landing
Of too many marines from time TO time.
The marines have all been called home
In recent years. There Is an effort to limit
the amount OF meddling. so, they Sug-
gest, why not throw out the old policy
for a new one Of All-American cooperation
and united front?
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11

We didn't say anything about the offer
Of Theodore Roosevelt TO run for any
Office that the republicans Of his state
or throughout the nation might pick
him. We we're being bit charitable. But
the New London Day did comment on
Col. Rooscvelt's kind offer co. 1t said OF
him, "Since he seems doomed TO work
In the background rather than occupy
high position through the choice OF the
electorate, 1t would be better for all Re-
pubicans concerned, probably, II they
would agree TO refrain from tempting
him with suggestions Of another nomin-
alton for governor or for any other Office.
Young Roosevelt hasn't the appeal for
today's job" Gently put.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11
Selected Poem
FISHING TOWN.
lGeraId Raftery in The New York SUM

Gerald Raftery In the New York SUM
The little dusty roads go down
From hill and farm TO the fisher town;
But out across the wide fat bay
The seward roads go far away.
over the hills OF heaving green
The fishers roads go out unBccn
Where the grOndBWell tOS8cS endIcssly
on the harvest acres OF the sea
The town dreams not OF the world outside,
It's only news rs wind and tide;
The folk talk not Of beasts and crops
But their eyes grow strained when the west wind
drops
Over the little town OF nights
Slant and Bhimmer the Northern Lights
But eyes watch only the tiny star
OF tossing boatIight, dim and far.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11
AUGUST IL

AUGUST IL
Persons most likely 10 be affected
today are those who were born from
June 20 through July q.
General Indications for AL
Morning-Bad.
Afternoon-Qood.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY good.
The evening Is good for the az
fairs OF lovers or women's parties.
TOday's Blrthdate
You may seem TO expend all your
energy 10 no avail. It would help
you TO study your own horoscope.
Love affairs. travel, speculation
and all forms Of pleasure should be
strong for you during October, 1885.
Danger from accidents, fire or
rash actions from September 2
through IA, 1896.
Socially favorable, and good for
buying clothes, entertaining, or
seeking favors from November .
through 10. 1895.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11

from draft eligible to tho federal
bonus?
A. No.
q. Where and when was Henry
Ford born2
4. Greenfield, Michigan, July 30,
1853.
q. What Is the record size for O
hail Btone2
A. In August, 1925, n hall stone
nearly ten inches long, Weighing
four and onc-haif pounds, fell
through the roof OF q house nj
HeIdgraben, echleswig.H o lBteIn,
There have been unofIicial reports
OF larger ones.
II you want q COPY Of our book.
let PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
SINCE 1850" write 10 the Waterbury
Democrats Washington Bureau,
1912 Thirteenth IT,, Northwest,
Washington, ID. q. Enclose 10 cents
In postage.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11
Answers To
Questions
D iSss, MA


Q. viii there be o census Of re-
ligionB this year2
A. The last census OF religions
was taken IN 1925. No money has
been appropriated for similar CEN
BuS this year.
q. How are batting averages In
baseball determined?
A, by dividing the total "tineB ut
bait into the total number OF base
hits" In cases where the remaining
fraction IN One-hAIE or over, O fun
point iB added 10 the average.
@. Arc men who were discharged
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11

The first month Of Uncle Sans cur
rent fiscal year provided no ammunition
for enemies of the New Deal In fact 1t
gave the supporters chance to do some
chortling. In the first month the trca-
sury showed expenditures below figures
of year ago. And the public debt was
reduced, too.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11

I. OF which sea is the Ionian Sea
q part?
2. Name the author Of the Lame
Duck" amendment to the Constitu-
ton.
3. Who was John Lingard?
4. Which B heavier, gold or pIa-
tinuTn?
s. In which state Is the city Of
Fargo?
Q. What n iodofoTm?
7. Where Is Harvard University
Q. Name the first president OF the
American Red Cross.
0. What was the popular sobri-
quet for the Duke Of Wellington?
10. Name the large French sea-
port city on the Strait Of Dover.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11

Vhrl0w uepaFts
mOnts h q We
been spared the
solution OF
ON 0 nasty
problems which
have vexod -
and are Vexlng
other municts
pRlitieB. Take
the question Of
teachers being
perm II ted 10
keep on with
their petlagog-
ical Jobs after
they have taken
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 5:57 a. m; sets 1855 p. m. day
light time).
All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes
after sunset.
High tide at Milford Wednesday, Aug. II,
$40 a. M; low tide, 1913 a. m, daylight
timeD.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11
Horoscope
by OCTAVINE

by OCTAVINE
For persons who believe that
human destiny Is guided by the
planet, the daily horoscope iS out
lined by q noted astroioger. In
addition to information OF general
interest, II outlines information OF
special interest TO persons born on
the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11

Japanese high jumpers kept on prac-
ticing at the olympic stadium long after
the high jump contest was finished.
They'll be among the top-notchers when
the games get to Japan in 1910.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11
Not Alone

Mrs. Websters position rs not
unique. II rs held by many other
women rs well as by some men,
and while ] have no personal as
surance from the Connecticut
State Board OF Education TO sup
port or refute the accuracy Of
the information ! have heard that
that body sees eye TO eye with the
commissioner who confesges her
sorrow that she did not have "thc
Spunk" TO 20 on teaching after
she was married. In Bridgeport
few weeks ago tho Board Of
Education had the married teach
CIR issue thrown into It's lap with
all the consequent headaches. In
New Haven the question has been
settled by the tenure rule which
specifies that O teacher who has
had o three year continuous APP
pointment cannot be dropped ex-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11
Daily Mo,.v.x1
Washington 49, = - 80 ~~--~~
MICHIGAN RESENTS NEW
DEAL MURPHY DRAFT
- BY DRE'y PEARSON and ROBERT y. ALLEN

Washington, Aug. II $500 When President Roosevelt
brought High Commissioner Frank Murphy back from
the Philippine Islands and persuaded him TO run for
governor OF Michigan democratic strategss purred with
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11

Despite the fact that u has .
pest or two, which need not be
mentioned, Waterbury u q fortu.
nate city IN many particulars. ia
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11
Sorry

Obviously Education Commits.
sioner Mrs. Florence Webster, II
she rs quoted correctly, thinks they
have.
"ICS unfair that o woman who
spends o great part Of her early
lie preparing and training for
q teaching position must give up
her career just because she gets
married." declared Mrs. Webster.
I'm sorry I hadn't the Spunk TO
80 on teaching after I was mar
Red"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11

TODAY'g COMMON ERROR
Never ray, Both boys were not
promoted" say, "NeIther boy
was promoted"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11
A Thought for Today

Teach me, and will hold my tongue; ana
cause me 10 understand wherein have erred.
Job 7:2.
The best teacher Is the one who suggests
rather than dogmatizes and inspires his LISTEN
ers with the wish 10 teach himself.-Bulwer.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11
7 st Y ur
knowledge

Can you answer seven Of
these test questions? Turn 10
last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11

VII viz TVhgD
or blessing II you will, Of matri.
mony. Up TO last week, and for .
period Of over o third OF o century
(by the testimony Of the Super.
intendent u Bchools), our Board
OF Education had not been called
upon 10 handle the case OF o
feminine teacher who got married
and insisted on continuing 10
whack the three RS into the heads
Of youngsters. Tho Issue was
raised by one Of the educational
commissioners who wanted 10
know II o school mistress who had
been recently married and failed
TO resign had the right TO resume
teaching In September.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11
In Some Cases

IN some cases
II rs true that there are some
instances where married women
should be permitted TO resume
teaching after marriage. The hus-
band may become incapacitated
or die leaving the wife In need,
there may be children the widow
may have TO raise and educate, or
there may DO considerations OF
equal seriousness. In such cases
the board Of education should
have the right to make exceptions
10 the rule against married women
teaching. But TO permit by rule
or by absence Of rule teachers TO
marry and In spite OF that fact
keep on with their jobs rs II Moth
Ing had happened, Is 10 me un-
Just, unreasonable, and unfair.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11
UnthinkabIc


with oil due Difference 10 Or.
Condor for whose intelligence
have respect, ! for ono entertain
no such assurance. My own be-
lief b altogether 10 tho contrary.
Unless Of course Cupid " 10 give
Waterbury the go-by entirely and
his noppcr-up, Hymcn, Is 10 take
o permanent dctour around the
city altogether. II Ii unthinkable
that the feminine members OF the
teaching corps are 10 be relegated
10 state OF general and unvarying
spinStcrhood. II " equally un.
thinkable that the Board OF Edu-
cation Is going TO escape consid.
Grafton and action on the question
which concerns not only the field
OF education but runs the gamut
Of our whole economic keyboard:
Have women the right 10 marry
and Mt the same time keep their
jobS?"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11
Purely Hypothetical

Az II turned out tho question
was purely hypothetical since II 10
understood that tho teacher has
no intention Of swapping next fall
the crown and BCoptrO OF the
household for the pointer and
blackboard OF tho BchoolrooIn. Her
oversight In neglecting 10 hand
In her resignation Is easily OK.
planned when tho primrose fog OF
oblivion 10 Everything Else, which
I am told envelopes candidates for
connubial bliss, n taken Into con-
Bidcration. This department bows
In admiration and congratulatlon
10 any maid who, with q wedding
ring IN sight, refuses 10 let her
mind wander 10 such silly non.
essentials ~ eragerB, spelling
books, arithmetic, and young
ideas waiting 10 shoot. News
paper reports OF the session dur
Ing which the question was asked
have II that, 1.-THE discussion Wa8
dropped without any solution ex"
Cept the assurance by DR.. Condor
that tho situation had not arisen
IN thirty.BIx years and was not
likely 10 arise In tho future"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11
What Of Others?


Mrs. Webster thinks at unfair
that O woman who spends a great
part OF her early life preparing
and training for o teaching posi-
ton must give up her career just
because she gets married" Maybe
10, although there Is an old-fash-
Toned idea that marriage In itself
10 q career. But leaving all that
out what about the girls "who
have spent o greater part OF their
early life preparing and training
for q teaching position" and who
through no fault Of their own nor
Of the appointing board are UNI
able aftGs years Of waiting 70 get
q Job because, including other
reasons, some married woman
with q husband presumably able
20 support her, wants 10 continue
her career? What about the girls
whose parents have made all sorts
OF sacrifices 10 put them through
normal school and after three or
fivc or ten years cannot get of the
waiting list7 Must they continue
unemployed because married wo-
men teachers want 10 have their
cake and eat It too?
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11

Copyright. 1886. by United Fea-
ture Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11
Moratorium

The pastor Of q well known
New York church has Just advo.
Gated O moratorium on sermons
for q period Of two years. HIS
congregation may have put the
thought In his head. II might not
be q bad idea 10 declare o mora
torium on the state normal
schools for five years. or better
stu until the slack Of unemploy'
ment among teachers on the walt
ing list u taken Up.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-08-11

Q. Arc men who were discharged
Evening star., 1936-11-30

Mink-Iike Mormots lend themselves equally we'll to
princess, fitted, swoeeer lines two Of, which
we'll with every color. Your friends will think it is
mink!
Evening star., 1936-11-30
Bi o S e a ! ssS:: ss:::;::S s::1,
(Dyed Coney)
Exclusive With Philibsborn
in WashingfOn

BioseoI, the only Certified Super Seal, is
advertised In Good Housekeeping and Vogue
i. which means double ouorontee thot
the pelts and workmanship are Of the best
that money con buy! French hens euor-
onteed Innings, ruehino, and Shoulder
Ease" ;. patented lectures. In swoooer,
fitted and princess styles.
Evening star., 1936-11-30

Lustrous, tight curl Per-
sian swoeeer with an in
teresting collar, and new
full sleeves. It's truly q
regal fur eoot!
Evening star., 1936-11-15
DIVING PROVIDED
FOR IN POOL PLAN
Park Authorities Make Allowance
for Supplementary Features
in East Potomac.

Provision is being made by ps<
authorities for a diving as we'll as
vading and beginners pool in the
vicinity of the new swimming pool
now under construction at the field
house in East Potomac Park. C. Mar
shall Finnan, park chief. revealed yes
terday.
No estimates of cost for these sup
Elemental pools have yet been made.
Finnan said, but they are being pro-
vided for in the ultimate plan. Money
for their construction is lacking at
this time.
At the same time Finnan announced
park officials have provided for a
hand ball court in the pool now being
built. when the swimming season has
passed. This will be done by erect
ing backstop and placing a wooden
floor on the bottom of the dry pool.
Secretary Ickes has relaxed Public
Works Administration rules, at the
request of the contractor on the pool,
and will now permit a 40-hour work
week there, as has been done in the
case of the new pool at Anacostia
Park. The contractors. through Fin
nan, made the request for Il longer
work week. on the plea that there is a
shortage Of skilled labor.
Evening star., 1936-11-15
OPEN FORUM ELECTS

Linn A. e. Gale was elected presi-
dent of the Washington Open Forum
last night at a meeting held at the
home Of Mrs. Margaret H. Freeman.
316 Second street southeast. Gale,
who previously held the presidents
once for five years, succeeds Albert
Lyman.
Other officers, all of whom were
reelected, are: Leland Barton, first
vice president; Henry w. Sclah, Sec
ond vice president; John A. Savage,
third vice president, and Miss Doro-
thy Grant, secretary y-treasurer.
Evening star., 1936-11-15
LAND OFFICE BUILDING
SCENE OF FIRE DRILL
Guards Employed in Public Struc-
lures Given Practical
Demonstrations,

A fire-fghting demonstration by
guards employed in public buildings
under the jurisdiction of the Ma
tional Park Services was held yester-
day in the old Land Ofice Building
at Seventh and F streets.
A special room has been constructed
there, where fires are. started and
the guards instructed In combating
them.
The guards are brought in in
groups each week and given instruc-
tion by Fire Marshal r. D. Trussen
Of the Park Service in the use of
sprinklers. various kinds of fire ex-
tinguishers. gas masks. etc. They
also are given first-aid instruction
and advice as to their legal rights
rs guards.
This course, contemplated for some
time, got under way after the Post
Once fire.
Evening star., 1936-11-15

tories some of its
n e " e S t equip
ment, along with
research experts
to demonstrate its
use.
The show here
will be the first
In this section of
the country for
: he ast Ave
years. The West
inghouse CO M
pany's last DEM
onstration h er e
was also at a
Board of Trade
Evening star., 1936-11-15

a n d spectacular
displays of new
equipment. Much
OF t h e e equi p
ment duplicates
that shown at
t h e Century of
Progress Exposi-
ton at Chicago.
Andrew Wells
Robertson, chair
man of the board
Of the Westing-
house company,
will also attend
the meeting and
make the intro
ductory address.
Evening star., 1936-11-15
EXHIBITION SLATED
FOR TRADE BOARD
Westinghouse to Demon
strate Equipment Here
Friday Night.

Some of tho miracles Of electrical
engineering will be demonstrated for
the Washington Board of Trade at
its November meeting, to be held at
the Willard Hotel next Friday night.
The Westinghouse Electric Co. is
sending from its Philadelphia labora-
Evening star., 1936-11-15

DR.. L. Warrington Chubb, director
of research, will deliver the principal
address, a discussion of Industrial
Progress Through Science and Re
search"
DR.. Phillips Thomas Of the research
staff will present a series of unusual
Evening star., 1936-11-15

A Westinghouse sound film. The
New Frontiers" also will be shown.
AS usual, the meeting will be fol-
lowed by buffet supper.