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Evening star., 1936-05-11

3722 9th ST NW.-Lovely large. front
room next to bath; newly furnished con-
NenientlY located: garage OPTIONAL.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
New League Talks

It is forecast that the approaching Assembly of the League of Nations will take up the economic and monetary sit- nations as the "least difficult problems facing the League" The Secretary Gen. eral is expected to depart from precedent by including survey of world recovery conditions in his annual report. A few delegates are believed to favor at least discussion of stabilization of currencies. This is sought not only as an aid to 1rn- proved world trade but as contribution toward peace.
 Perhaps economic and monetary prob lems are less difficult than others that might be brought up for discussion: The League has not had much success in its effort to settle military problems and promote peace, or to prevent international aggression. But the idea seems over- optimistic.
 In the present state of the world mind there is no international problem that will not be troublesome when discussed in the League of Nations Assembly, Yet if they should get anywhere in meeting these issues, they may achieve double success, for peace and war are directly influenced by economies, trade move movement, and so on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24

If the first cars that have gone through the official testing lane on Thomaston avenue are any criteria there will be fewer rejections this time than there have been in the previous two trials. It only goes to prove that the State Motor Vehi- cle Department was right in its original premise. Once the state starts cracking down. on operators who allow their cars to become mechanically imperfect, so as to affect good driving, there will be a change in the other direction. A great many cars that had such mechanical de- fleets as lights out of focus, brakes need ing adjustments, windshield wipers out of order, steering wheel inperfections, front wheels out of alignment are now in good running order. And the longer these official tests are kept up the better will be the cars that are operated on state high ways. This will naturally tend to decrease the number of crashes that can be attrib- uted to the automobile itself and not the driver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
Selected Poem
MARY MALONE"

Cy the late Dr. James T. Gallagher of Charlestown)
 This is the last poem received by the Boston Post from the talented and Sedely-beoyed poet who penned so many charming verses at his home in Monument Square, and who passed away this year. So far as the editor knows it his very last poetic composition and one of the most tuneful) Mary Malone, it's yourself that iS grieving me! Lonely and lone every moment you're leaving me! Light O my hfe are you after deceiving me? Or why don't you answer me-one little word? Is 1t because you are fond of Mike Leary? Troth you were always little contrary! But never on earth was rendered fairy, With @ mouth like rose and a voice like a bird. Sure, you must know every day would die for you! To find you joy round the earth would fly For
 you!
 I'd set in ring every star in the sky for you, And twine the moonbeams in wreath for your
 brow!
 See how the flowers to the spring g-kiss waking; The grass in the sunshine with laughter is shakng am the only thing sorrowful now! Mary asthore! it's yourself that is grieving me; Why, in this terrible plight, are you leaving me? Cushla machreel can it be you're deceiving me? Or is you're shy for to speak out your mind? Girl O my soul you must end my heart-achingi Does that smile in your eye say it's me you'll be
 taking?
 I'll press your sweet lips and you needn't be
 speaking
 A kiss is the soul of Loves language refined
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
Watch Them Run

Now that Willie Hearst is up to his old tricks of losing an election for somebody else, republicans who rather counted up on his strength prior to the republican national convention of 1886 are running for cover. The latest Hearst outburSt in which he said everything but that the White House is the meeting place of reds and radicals who are going to tear down Old Glory and hoist the red banner of sovietiSm has occaSioned lot of quiet talking in inner g.o.p. circles.
 Here's one thing that republicans may try to do in the coming few weeks. They will say that Mr. Hearst has no connection with the campaign now being waged by republicans against the reelection of Pres ident Roosevelt. And they are pointing to the fact that MT. Hearst supported Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1892 as proof of the statement that he can't be considered the principal packer of Governor Ali M. Landon in 1886. But notwithstanding all these rejections of the powerful news paper publisher, the fact remains that Landon was nominated by and with the aid of Hearst
 And if the republicans imagine that for an instant Mr. Hearst, who wanted to be considered as having done the same thing four years ago, is going to be pushed aside this time as easily as he was four years ago, they are sadly mistaken. Four years ago Mir Hearst did not name Franklin D. Roosevelt nor were his efforts needed to sell him to the democratic national con- Yention. His efforts to be in on the ad- ministration having failed he decided to Whack it at every step and he proceeded to do So. Then he followed up this attack Nith control of the g.o.p. convention and nomination. Try and shake MT. Hearst now Republicans had better think fast
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
Let Us Caryy....
Republican, Democratic Maneuvers In This State Bewilder Simple, Every Day Voter
 With One Thought for His Party
HARTFORD TIMES

backs treatment of Governor Cross and frank tribute to former Cover nor Baldwin, such gestures of cit- izenly rather than partisan color, are unfortunately rare in political history. It is 8 pity it is thought they have to be. However little they may accord with the custom ary practice of men running for of- flee or high in political command, they do fit with the disposition of honest people and right-minded people who in their party choices are not afraid of the truth nor for. getful of the spirit of neighborli- ness.
 Why should we see only black in the direction of the political enemy when we know that there is abun- dance of white there? The old days of bloody shirts" and violent prejudices certainly were not in all points commendable.
 History recalls when Horace Gree ley was mobbed and actually with his family had to flee for his life because he had dared to be- ieve and say that Jefferson Davis should not be executed nor im- prisoned. Now we know that Jef- ferson Davis, despite his position in the Confederacy, was gentleman of fine type, wholly justifying the position which MT. Greeley took. Partisanslaip at various times heaped abuse upon Washington. Jefferson, Andrew Johnson, Abra- ham Lincoln, James G. Blaine, Gro- yer Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, and now, for that matter does upon Franklin D. Roosevelt.
 Abusiveness, narrow prejudice, are banes in American political life. Good citizenship will have none of them, and it is good citizenship, sound strategy, too, to acknowledge merit and admire excellent conduct in the ranks or at the head of g party opposite to ones own.
 When Richard Dudley Hubbard urged the carrying into politics o1 the practices of honest men" il should not be forgotten that he also pleaded for the "courtesies of gen. tlemen." Praising two democratic governors MT. Roraback paid more than mere lip service to the ideals ] of another, while MT. McNeil pays his respects, literally, to an oppo- sition candidate. The situation is by no means as unhappy as some in MT. Roraback's party thought al the outset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24

Very likely publication of Former Democratic National Committeeman Archibald McNeil's letter of lauda- tion to the republican candidate for Governor, Arthur M. Brown, might have utterly flabbergasted political ly observant Connecticut were 1t not that the episode follows others of similar novelty.
 Fresh in mind is the fact that the Chairman of the republican state central committee, from the plat form of his party convention, spoke warm praise for the present demo- cratic governor, and for a distin- guished former democratic gover- nor, the late Simeon E. Baldwin.
 Moreover, MT. Roraback, chancing to be in New London, went to the Hotel Griswold, where the democra- tic convention was coming into conclave and sought ous Governor Cross to make a friendly call upon him.
 Some democratic leaders at first wondered if MT. McNen might be nioued toward Governor Cross be- cause the latter remained neutral in the convention which displaced the former as National Committee man, MT. McNeil, however, reveals that the incident is purely personal, based on the fact that his father was a friend and admirer of MT Brown, with whom he served in the State Senate. McNeil, Jr, is still flor Cross"
 As in the instance of MT. Rora"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
When Is a Party Not a Party?

When socialists fell out recently at their state convention, it set up task for Attorney General Edward J. Daly that may, before his final ruling on the matter is delivered, upset many quasi-political group in this state Attorney General Daly has already raised the question whether or not the socialist party is actu- ally political party in the common ur1- derstanding of the word. A question raised at Hartford showed that members of the party pay dues, which might change the complexion of the entire sit uation.
 While we are not so much concerned with the ultimate outcome of this question as propounded by the State Attorney General, we are in the avenues that 1t might open up. If necessary, it might be easily shown that other political groups seeking place on state or local election machines are confronting with the law, but in way abusing it, too. Of course the law in this respect is pretty lenient' and doesn't demand an awful lot for person to get his or her name on the official ballots. That in itself is unfor- tunate.
 We have thought that it should be 8 bit more difficult for any one man or group to get a place on an official ballot simply for the purpose of defeating a candidate of one of the major political parties. And yet that is happening every day in the week, because the dissenting group simply complied with election laws to the extent of securing endorSerS and filing the proper credentials That's sup posed to be the democratic way of doing things. But how about the political party that has existed for years and maintained an organization with all that it involves?
 Nine times out of ten the organization candidate and official will give far better service to the community, state or nation than the independent who wins on plat form of sweeping reforms that he cannot hope to put into execution ever. We may be arguing against what we term the popular conception of the democratic form of government in which every man has as much right as his neighbor to seek public office, but we also are arguing against groups that seek place on the official ballots for one purpose and that usually to vent their spite on an irl- dividual who has refused them favor.
 We are not trying to prove that the socialists have no place on the ballot III this state. They are far more entitled to one than other groups which take party labels and seek to entice voters with no idea of what will become of the particular group in the event of win. There ought to be few more additions to election laws which would necessitate new parties maintaining something in the semblance of an organization. At least the socialists do that. Their recent division into left and right wings in Connecticut proved it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24

THE SECOND Is manufactur- ing. It can be developed along such lines as prcfit-sharing, special purchase of stock by eKn- ployes, etc. The aim in general should be to create an identity of interest in each concern which can be best expressed by work ing toward a condition where 1t will be normal to speak of @nll those cngnged in industry" gAth. CT than capital and labor.
 THE THIRD comprehends cCFi- sumers' cooperatives.
 Cooperatives are proven to be practical. They have worked ex- cellcntly not merely in places in this country, but also in other nae tions whose governments are more or less akin to ours. A notable example of these in Sweden, but countries such as Denmark, Eng land and Scotland have also dee veloped cooperatives with excel- lent results.
 There are certain basic differ ences, however, that we must bear in mind in this country in work ing out our plans for the coopera- tives.
 U. s. Plan
 We are many times larger than any of the countries of which I have spoken. Not only that, but they are compact and homegene- ous; we are not. For example, climatic conditions and the peo- pie themselves in the State of Vermont are entirely different from those in Louisiana or Colo rado.
 Therefore, we could not un- dertake on a national scale what other nations undertake on, . national scale. However, we have the units through which to work ready at hand. We have the states. Each state Is in its essence a commonwealth, and what would not be practi- cal within the stages. Where, for some reason it might be ad- visable to use some larger unit, we have the provision in the Constitution for the grouping of states.
 This plan that have suggest ed for the comprehensive develop ment of cooperatives has the great virtue that 1t accomplishes our aim, namely the more equita- ble distribution of wealth, and is entirely in accord with the pre- servation of a democracy. The policies suggested and adopted by the present federal administration in Washington, ostensibly for the same purpose, are radically dif- ferent. They necessitate a gov- ernment bureaucracy which dic- tates to the people, and robs them of their initiative and self- dependence.
 In the plan I suggest it is the individual themselves, as private citizens, who dictate the policies and handle the organizations. The administrators plan predicates tyranny, my plan democracy.
 Copyright, 1886, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24

The decision to close Settlers Village permanently will disappoint good many Waterburians. Still we presume that the results of this past year are sufficient to convince the authorities that it is not worth while, from an economic viewpoint, to keep the place open. We wonder, though, if other angles do not figure in this case. In it's first year Settlers Vil- lage naturally figured prominently in ter centenary events. It was cleverly pub licized. This year there was only the physical features of the village to attract and little publicizing. As permanent museum it would be expensive to main- tain, but nevertheless we regret to see it go; exclaim that it cannot be kept permanently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
Press sConln1ent
FEDERALISM AND STATE
 COLLEGE
(New Haven Journal-Courier)

(New Haven Journal-C Courier)
 If President Jorgensen of the Connecticut State college is report ed accurately, the stalwart states lighters in the next assembly have some important questions to decide. Connecticut State college is rapidly becoming . federal rather than a state institution" The Hartford Courant quotes Gin indirect dis course) the president as saying: this is because of the growing amount of federal support and the decreas- ing amount of state support each year." What we have here in a word,- is more of the insidiouS fed eralization through the pocket nerve which our states fighters tightly regard as a major danger In the political prospect.
 But plainly the trend is not in- vincible. States fighters rightly fear the evils of federal domination of the schools at whatever grade though it is true that domination has not usually been harmful un- der the various land grant acts But earlier administrations of this act have, of course. not been New Deal. What they must decide, irl brief, in whether they want to con- tinue the educational activities the federal funds are supporting. Il they do. the possibility of fedora perversion can be met only through state appropriations to the sams end; if they do not, federal fund.- lean he afnnnAd arvway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
A Book a Day
Sleuth's Book Hits
 Out at "the Systems"
BY BRUCE CATION

There is a liberal education to be had in Leslie T. Whites book, "Me, Detective" (Harcourt-Brace: $2.5W.
 MT. White spent some 10 years as a "f1at-foot" winding up as spe-. cial investigator for the district attorney in Los Angeles; and hls book is the same sort of record as Lincoln Steffens' Autobiography he record of an intelligent and inuuisitive man who starts by nat ing crooks and ends by hating the system which makes crosxs. MT. White learned, in his very first week as an officer, that there is one law for the rich and another for the poor. A little later, he saw that the financial roots of the un- derworld invariably trail back up into the realm of good and upright citizens. And, still later, ne learned that it is the system which corrupts men, and not men who corrupt the system.
 That is to say that he reached exactly the conclusion which Stef- fens reached before him., that the kind of society we have in Amer ica today, economically, socially and culturally, makes absolutely l inevitable such things as graft crime, and vice.
 As a mere record of what goes on in a detective bureau, his book is as fascinating as a first-rare melodrama. As a study of crime l its causes, and the soil which pro- duces it, Me, Detective" is ex- tremely important. If you want tc begin to understand our "crime problem" as it really is, don't fail to read this book.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
Answers To Questions
0 1856. NEA
By Frederick M. Kerby

o. What is the value of United States silver half dollar dated 1S0S2 A. They are cataloged at 50 tc 55 cents.
 @. What does pro and con- mean?
 A. Argument for and against. e. What kind of wood is used to make the best violin bridges? A. Hard maple.
 e. What are the leadlng religions of Japan?
 A. Shintoism, Buddhism ant Christianity.
 o. Did the earthquake scenes 1T the motion picture, San Francisco picture 6 real earthquake?
 A. No; they were produced al the Metro Goldwyn-Mayer studios Culver City, Cal.
 e. Does Philadelphia have ar elevated railway
 A. Yes.
 @. What docs the name Nc. Craine mean?
 A. It is an Irish surname, com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24

Down in Pennsylvania this year there won't be any liquor ads allowed if good old Santa Claus figures in them. In an effort to diassociate the spirit of Christ mas from spirituous liquors the State Liquor Control Board has issued man. date to this effect. The patron saint, the board thinks, is too closely linked with childhood to be perched atop of bottle of so-and-so's best rye whiskey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
BY COLONEL THEODORE ROOSEVELT

Washington, September 24 = As rule the people who compose democracy make up their minds as to the general ends they wish to attain When they have done this they concern themselves only to moderate degree with the mechanism adopted to attain these ends They entrs the achievement of them to some leader or group of leaders whom they place in power.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
A Thought for Today

brother offended is harder to be won than strong city: and their contentious are like the bars of a castle.-Proverbs 1S:l9.
 
 very small ofense may be just cause for great resentment: it is often much less the par ticular instance which is obnoxious to us than the proof it carries with 1t of the general tenor and disposition of the mind whence it sprung --Greville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24

If the government made stamps that would not stick or stamps that made you sick to taste them, think of the lndelivered letters and the stomacha acheS.-Alvin w. Hall, di- rector. bureau of printing and en- graving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
Test Y Q UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of
 these test questions? Yum to
 last page-for the answers.
 l. What is the name for the art of flying 6 heavier than air craft similar to an airplane, but not pro- vided with an engine?
 2. Who was Michelangelo2
 3. Was former President Hoover ever member of President wilson's Cabinet2
 4. On which bank of the Hudson River is West Point?
 5. Name the capital of the state of Chihuahua, Mexico.
 6. In astronomy. what is the name of the path described in space by 8 heavenly body?
 '. Who wrote, '.Little Dorrit?" . 8. On which river is the city of Chillicothe, Ohio?
 9. Name the capital of Portugal.
 10. What is symptom in medi- cal us'nrtiea9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 12:S1 a. m. daylight time). Sun rises 6:4l a. m.; sets 6:47 p. m. day. light time)
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 High tide at Milford Friday. Sept. 26, 6:20 p. m.; low tide, l2:O2 p m (daylight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
e. How is profile pronounced? A. Pro-feel or profile.

e. What is the source of the expression, Saving ones face?"
 A. It is an idiom that means to retire under some pretext from ne- gotiations that have been, or are likely to be unsatisfactory, in such manner as to protect ones dignity. The Orientals are noted for their ability to do this. and the term probably came to this country from China about 1870.
 e. What is the membership of the All clubs in the United States2
 A. The 1885 report gave 8 total membership of 997,744.
 e. Who won the sixth race at the Havre de Grace track on April 16, 1936, and who was the jockey?
 A. "Abbot's Last" ridden by L. Knapp.
 e. What is the name of the Bri- tish periodical for women that con- tains Court Cronicle? Where is it published?
 A. "The Queen," published in London.
 If you want a copy of our bo0k- let FORTUNE TELLING, write The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 10l2 Thirteenth St., North west. Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24

if they are going to lose him at this stage of the game. And MT. Hearst is apt to think just bit faster than they will, but he still can't start political riot by his red rantings over R oosevelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
Current Comments

You gotta be careful about fash ing these 5000 notes around here nowadays. There are more guys than ever ready to crack you on the head.-"Death Valley Scotty". wealthy gold miner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
Daily Mawr.v. (zo- Round Washington - COL. ROOSEVELT SEES U. s.
 DICTATORSHIP AHEAD

EDIT0Rs NOTE: The Resron-Alen yacasn briefly inter upted hot to keep relued today with guest by Theodore Roosevelt eadng member republican clan of the Roosevelt family The son ok President distinguished himself in AsiAc exploratiOn politics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24

 Those who are most likely to ba affected by planetary vibrations to- day were born from Dec. 2l through Jan. 20.
 General Indications
 Morning Excellent.
 Afternoon-Bad.
 Evening-Bad.
 The early morning favors changes and artistic pursuits.
 Today's Birthdate You should be an honest, seI1st- tive and just person, but circurn- stances may cause you unhappi- ness.
 Colds, grip and a general run down condition may assail you in May, 1887, if you are not careful to keep built up. DO not add to your responsibilities then.
 Avoid extravagance, particularly in your home, in December. 1886. Danger, avoid rash actions or handling of sharp pointed instru- ments and fire from Nov. B through 20. 1036,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24

About this time of the year the tired business man who went out into the wilds for a good rest comes back all tired out and glad to sit in an office chair again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24

Americans are generous enough to hope that Nazis with long-distance radios have a nice time next winter listening to Eddie Cantor and Jesse Owens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24

Diplomacy is the art of concealing facts behind hundred-dollar words.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24

ToDAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "The barrel has got
 no cover; say, "The barrel has no cover"