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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26
A Thought for Today
An Issue of the People

There will undoubtedly be efforts made to read into J. Francis Smiths opposition speech to the Roosevelt court plan before the senate judiciary committee last Fri day breakup of the present democratic organization in Connecticut. AS head of the state central committee MT. Smith naturally realized that he was not speak ing for every member of his committee nor for every members of his party. But as a democrat and as a democratic official he believed it his duty to voice opposition to the court enlargement plan because It is so thoroughly non-partisan.
 Enlargement of the Supreme Court Of the United States cannot be fought out between republicans and democrats and socialists It must be determined amongst people. And Mr. Smith brought to bear on members of the senate committee an lm- posing list of reasons why the plan should not 20 through. He minced no words III attacking the means whereby the. Roose- welt administration was attempting to force through it's wishes in this matter. It is easy to see that there will be no coercion from Connecticut on Connecti- cuts democratic organization legislators at Washington if the state chairman has his way.
 He was careful to point out that his op- position to the court scheme Of enlarge ment was not to be considered back sliding" nor did he want to be ranked in the same class with "Libe, Leaguers." But he insists on being allC ed liberal and independent viewpoint on questions that are so far-reaching and bound to have such an effect on the entire nation as increasing the membership of the Su- preme Court would have. In this respect certainly no one can find fault with his stand and with his arguments against the change.
 Acceptance of the court plan would be "an active threat to the development Of practical liberalism and an even more immediate threat to the democratic party as an effective instrument for liberal gov- ernment," ;" claims MT. Smith He cites the nature of the opposition to the Roosevelt plan as highly indicative of the cross-cur- rents of political opinion involved. This is no partisan matter. It is undoubtedly national one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26
Top Taxes

Britons never will be slaves except to taxes. They stand that kind of Slav- cry better than we do. The new increase of three pence pound shoves the rate up again to five shillings pound, which means 25 per cent of income. Thus Brit ish income taxes are back where they were few years ago, the highest rate in modern times, instead of continuing downward with better times as the tax payers expected. The tax base is broad, too, paid by very low incomes. And there are heavy business taxes besides. But local taxes are not so heavy as ours.
 This is what comes of rearmament. And the people seem reconciled to it. They will pay the price of British su- premacy in Europe, rather than be kicked around by dictators, sinking to second- rate power and seeing their empire begin to crumble for lack of prestige. Their sacrifice, too, may really serve a useful purpose for the world in general, though not meant as philanthropy. Since that vast army, navy and air program was started in England, the European war makers have begun to pipe down and John Bulls voice carries farther in inter- national councils
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26
Selected Poem
ORIENTAL IN EXILE

 (Pearl Strachan in the Christian Science Monitor) Your laughter has the polish Of spear. And as hear, watch the light that shlmmers on pale spaces Of western faces, turning toward you in the peer ing pose, The scrutiny of those who find you entertaining, find you strange, Beyond the range of customary, occidental friends Confucius sends witty, swift remark across your tongue, Slipping among your guests hidden and per- picking thing, For only Ching the boy who serves you guesses at the worth,
 He has watched your words Like winged, black birds hutter to paper. He has watched them grow, Black birds snow; has brought your brush, Viewing the lush calligraphy with wonder in his eyes.
 Your guests arise. One clinging to her escorts arm, In mocck alarm points to Buddha, cast ill mould of Tang When changes rang through temple and through When Arab steed and Persian rider found an open gate.
 Come 1t is ate," The others murmur. As they go they chance To let their glance rest for a moment on the scho- ar's books. Their puzzled looks have some connection with his varied taste Glmpsed in their haste There's Addison and Chaucer, Scot and Poe In the same row as Wang Wei, Po-Chui, Tu Flu. , These books are you, the blended nobeness Of East and West, still in unrest. hiding with manufactured mirth a tear. Your light-blown laugh is pointed like spear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26

York and whether, with more and better trains, they would not gladly change to railroad travel. What the outcome of these experiments and investigations may be remains to be seen. The railroad may get enough new passenger business by it's liberal policy to make the service pay. It may even find that the good will de- veloped by generosity to commuters pays financially in freight handled. Or it may continue to lose money on a hopeless proposition.
 At any rate, the method of experiment, cooperation and mutual helpfulneSS is a wise one. More problems of business, in- dustry and government would be solved if this method were always applied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26
Press Comment
A FIRST STEP IN SIGHT
 (Hartford TimeS)

Connecticut has long believed that it has an excellent system of choos- ing judges of its higher courts. Cer- tainly the plan whereby judges are nominated by governor and elected by the Legislature has worked well.
 Connecticut believes it works better than a system in which judges are elected by popular vote and are therefore in politics, or 1one whereby the Legislature elects.
 It has long been contended that the administration of justice in the minor courts of the state would be be improved if the judges of such courts were similarly chosen.
 The present system of electine such judges in the Legislature has produced many unwholesome spec tacles. It has been the cause of much political pulling and hauling.
 That does not mean that no good judges have been chosen or that the administration of justice in the minor courts in Connecticut is a complete failure. It cannot be con- tended, however, that the system is the best that could be devised.
 Even if the plan of the judicial counsel for a state district court system is accepted, it is desirable that the present method of choos- ing judges should be changed. If the district court plans fails the change in the system of selecting judges will. by itself, bring vast improvement.
 It is gratifying to observe that no objection was voiced at the hearing on the proposed constitutional this week. If that is indicative of the action of the house, the first steps will have been taken toward a desirable reform. Though final adoption must await action by the senate and by the people two years hence, progress will at least be made if the house acts favorable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26
Current Comments

I have a new idea for new in- vention. It is for shampoo de- vice because I do not like the way my mother hurts my neck when she washes my hair. David Houghton suddeth, S-year- old inventor.
 Dietary, health, and better living conditions, all the result of educa- ton, are the reasons why the pres- ent generation is taller and stur- dier.
 -aDr. A. B. Chenoweth. professor of hygiene, University of Cincinnati.
 
 The Nazis are trying to build up an army in the United States. Two hundred thousand arc organized now and there will be Q million be- fore the year is up. Congressman Samuel Dleksteln, New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26

We have cause for great rejoicing and cheering. Great Britain has made it's first purchases of whiskey from the United States since the prohibition era ended. That is a sign of progress in the liquor industry and no doubt will be appropri- ately hailed. Prior to prohibition we did thriving business with Great Britain as did she with us in the liquor trade. We are glad to see it resumed as it means that American liquor is rapidly approach ing quality.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26

Mayor Mansfield of Boston must have had a sleepless night to make him ex- claim publicly last week that Boston lis the dirtiest city in the world". Them's harsh words in any mans language. Still something must have provoked them and it would be to the citys interest to do some checking up and find out just how badly off it is compared to other large cities of the good old U. S. A. It seems that newspapers have been blowing all around the streets and tangling them selves in His Honor's feet. In recognition of the fact that general cleanup is de- manded, Mayor Mansfield has designed May to IS cleanup time". Usually in most communities only week is needed for cleanup and paint-up time, but if Boston is as dirty as it's mayor declares It to be, then two weeks probably won't be any too long.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26
Break for Commuters

An eastern railroad announced recently that it would reduce the commuter service between certain points and New York City. That part of it's traffic was losing money. Commuters got excited and took the matter up directly with rail- road officials. From these meetings came q second announcement. The road agreed to improve service and study possible fare cuts.
 The commuters, on their part, agreed 70 begin an inquiry to determine why 50 per cent of the possible train riders along the line use motor transportation to New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26

educational institution but a working organization.
 So with the Army and educa- tion office at one another's throats, Director Fechner, seeing a chance to increase his author ity, is trying to grab off educa- tional control for himself.
 World Trade Conference
 There is more behind the visit of Belgium's Premier Van Zee land than the administration wants to admit.
 Questioned about it at press conference, Roosevelt dismissed the matter with a wave of his hand and the statement that Van Zealand was coming over to get an honorary degree from Princeton.
 Actually the Belgian is coming over, in effect, to take up Cordell Hull on his talk about trade conferences.
 Europe so long has been hearing MT. Hull harp on his thesis that the way to bring about world peace is to better world trade, that it has now de- cided o see whether this is real talk or just state department prattle.
 Van Zeeland, a very competent young statesman. who got part of his education. in the USA, actu- ally is the stooge for the French and British in making this pilgrimage. Upon his converse tions here will largely depend the proposal for holding another world economic conference.
 Mail Bag M. L., New YOrk-William Jen- nings Bryan was never president of the U. S., even for a few days. The absence of President Wilson from Washington did not alter his status as chief executive. A treatise on the subject of the powers of the president when abroad has been prepared by the historical adviser of the state de- partment. c. L. F., Chicago The array of initials following the name of the British Ambassa- dor Sir Ronald Lindsay (P. O., G. c. M. G., K. c. B., c. V. O. stands for Privy Councillor, Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, Knight Commander of the Order of Bath,, and Companion of the Victorian t, Order. F. D., Ell PasO, Texas There is no prospect of imme- diate action by the senate on the Argentine sanitary convention. The foreign relations committee will not take it up until a major ity of the committee requests action, and such a request prob ably will not be made.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "I haven't had no rest today; say, haven't had any rest" or 'fhave had mo rest"

o. What was the public debt of the United States immediately prior to the World war?
 A. On March 31, 1917, six days before the United States entered the World war, the gross public debt was $1,282, ,044, ,346.28.
 o. What is, the forecastle of 8 ship?
 A. The enclosed portion forward on the main deck, generally used for seamen's quarters.
 Q. When was the University of Paris founded?
 A. It was founded by King Phil- lip II, between the years 1140-1170. The exact date is unknown. It was 8 development of the Cathedral school of Notre Dame.
 Q. Who was called the Landlord of New York?"
 A. William Backhouse Astor, son of John Jacob Astor.
 o. Can frogs regenerate new legs?
 A. The division of herpetology of the United States national mu- scum says that only in the tadpole stage is it possible for frogs to re- generate new legs.
 
 @. On what river is the city of Praha Prague) in Czechoslovakia2 A. It is in both banks of the Vltava (Moldau river, an affiuent of the Elbe, which it joins near Melnik. 20 miles north of Pralna.
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Answers To Questions
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By Frederick M. Kerby

e.. How large is the Saar Basin or Valley?
 A.. It has an area of 738 square miles and 8 population of approxi- mately 826,OOO. The Saar is part of Germany and adjoins the north- east boundary of France.
 o. What is 8 celesta?
 A. A musical instrument with a keyboard of five octaves, the keys of which actuate hammers that strike steel plates backed by wooden mountings.
 o. When was the great plague in London, and what British author wrote about 1t?
 A. It occurred in 1865. Daniel Defoe, author of Robinson Crusoe," wrote also "A Journal of the Plague Year." wildly describing 1t.
 o. How are the rockets used by Dr. R. H. Goddard controlled in di- rectional flight?
 A. A small gyroscope is set to apply controlling force when the axis of the rocket deviates 10 de- grees or more from the vertical.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26

feat Communism is asleep. The American spirit which gave our forefatherS the courage to oppose the seasoned troops of the British Empire, which gave them the faith to last out the winter at Valley Forge, which gave them the irspira- tion to create the United States of America, this American spirit is asleep. The American spirit which inspired the patriots of the Civil War to feats of bravery and deeds of heorism in their fight to preserve the Union, that spirit is asleep. The spirit which founded America, which expanded America, which preserved America, is today asleep. That spirit was 8 fighting spirit, spirit of great deeds, of magnificent accom- pltshments, of glorious victories.
 Over our land is cast the shadow of want in the midst of plenty. A lethargy has settled over our people. A philosophy of decay, apathy in- stead of action is the order of the day. In this nightmare of disinteg- ration, in the midst of confusion, a selfish few engage in an unprinci- pied scramble for personal power, while the people suffer uselessly. The American spirit is asleep, but it is not dead.
 American heroism was not dead in the Great War. There were American heroes at Chateau Thier- ry and St. Mihiel who were as brave as theme who fought at Lexington and Concord. Many of these heroes are alive today. But this American spirit is smothered by the savage greed of 8 few powerful money makers who put profit above coun- try. These are the same money makers who made of the World War 8 gigantic business deal for person. al gain while our men faced death in the mud of the trenches. In our generation the rewards have gone to men who love profits, not to men who love their country.
 The time has come to rouse from our lethargy, to shake off this apa- thy and to fight for America against the forces of destruction and chaos. America faces crisis of dissolution. While few exploiters feed on our country the people go in want. These days are test of our Amer ican loyalty, our American cour- age, and our American faith in democracy and the constitution of our country.
 All those who would like to see a revival of that spirit which made America the greatest republic in the world, are cordially invited regard less of political affiliations to attend a meeting of the Study Club, an organization devoted to the study of purely American questions, which to all Americans transcends all other questions. Those who believe in So- cial Justice, in the principles of Christian Brotherhood and Ameri- caniSm, are the future Americans In their hands lies the destiny of America and its free institutions Civilization is nothing more than an endless pact between the living and the unborn" The dead have builded the foundation of our na- tion and have handed to us the torch of truth. It is ours to keep it burning amidst the stormy winds of passion of Godlessness. It is our to pass it down with clean hands to the generation yet unborn.
 GEORGE L. AYOTTE,
 Temporary Chairman
 The Study Club
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26

Well, Park River up in Hartford, that languid little stream which winds around the Capitol grounds, has been declared non-navigable. A Senate subcommittee has reported on the bill to this effect. It seems the river has been in the War De- partment files as navigable stream for long years. In order to make certain changes in it, it had to be changed from the navigable class to non-navigable. It has been in the latter for years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26

U@A8O
 1. What does the word evangelist mean?
 2. What Is Q theodolite?
 3. To what country was the for- mer German territory of Memel given after the World War?
 {. Name the second book of the Pentateuch.
 6. What is illiteracy?
 6. Is the air pressure iii the inc terlor of the earth greater than at the slirface2
 2. In what year was the second battle of the Marne fought2
 6 Who was Charles peTraultf
 e Where is the Colorado River in South America?
 70. On which continent ls the ge- public Of Llberiaf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26
Mrs. Roosevelt's Puerto Rican
 Interview Puts FDR On The Spot
Ana nO9ERr s ALLEN
% DREW REARsOW

Washington April 26-Mrs Roosevelt is always so anxious to please that her charm sometimes gets the President and associates into trouble Without know
 ing it. she has been used by Puerto Rcan to help undermine her husbands officials in Puerto
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26

And now if everything that Congress does is going to be constitutional how are lawyers going to make living?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26

People nowadays don't even trust ln- yestment trusts as much as they used to-.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26
IN TODAY'S MAIL

This responsible opinions its readers Anonymous accompanied the writer's name and address will accepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26
Daily Almanac

Moon rises o:03 D. m. (daylight timeg. Sun rises 5:57 a. m. sets T:43 ?. m. day light timel.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-26
Test Y UT Knowledge

Can y0u answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for tho answers.
Evening star., 1937-01-31

OfStauntOn
Back Home
Party Returns After
Spending Some Time
in Washington.

- TAUNTON, Va, January 80
Mrs. Charles A. Holt, her daugh.
ter, Miss Katherine Holt; Miss
~ Jimmy Leasley and Miss Mar
garet Wardlaw have returned home
after motoring to washington and
staying over for the Inauguration.
While there they met Cadet Frank
Holt. Mrs. Hollis son, who was in
Washington with the cadets from West
Point Military Academy.
Mrs. Joseph s. Cochran Of Folly Is
in Richmond visiting her sister, Mrs.
Benjamin H. Smith, at Nordley. After
q month in Richmond Mrs. Cochran
will 60 to Athens, Ca, where she
will spend some time with her son-in-
law and daughter, the Rev. and Mrs.
David Cady Wright.
Mrs. Homer H. Henkel, who has
been spending q part OF the Winter
months here, has left for st. Peters,
burg. Fla, where she expects to be
for several months.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Weinberg and MT.
and Mrs. Godfrey Henkel have gone
to Florida, to be away the rest Of the
Winter.
Miss Esta Holt, daughter Of Judge
Henry Winston Holt. accompanied by
Mrs. Carter Braxton, will leave We'd
nesday for New York City, from where
they will sail Thursday on the s. s.
Rotterdam for q cruise to the West
Indies, continuing the voyage around
South America and stopping at sew
eral Of the South American countries.
They expect to be away about two
months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Rodes Nelson
Evening star., 1937-01-31

Viereck, Marilyn Cousins, Ellen Sphinx,
Vivian Hubbard, Marjorie Brungart,
Frances Winebrenner. Patricia Bar
nard, Annie Laurie Barnard and Patsy
Smith.
Mrs. M. F. Wyatt was hostess at
q dessert bridge Tuesday. having as
guests Mrs. Lewis Sneed Sasser, Mrs.
A. M. Foster, Mrs. Preston Root Of
Takoma Park, Md; Mrs. r. B. Con-
nor, Mrs. w. B. Goodge. Mrs. j. M.
Lemon and Mrs. o. r. Walker Of
Takoma Park, D. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis D. Cecil enter
tanned at dinner Tuesday for Mrs.
Arthur E. Turner of Atlanta, Ga,
who was en- route to her home from
New York. Mrs. Turner will make
her future residence in Harrisonburg,
where she has accepted a position.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Southgate left
Tuesday by motor for Florida, where
they will stay several weeks. They
previously planned to leave in
February.
Evening star., 1937-01-31

and Mrs Gilpin Wilson. were among
the guests.
Mr.. John D. Crowle was host Thurs
day evening, entertaining at dinner in
honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward r..
Trapnell of Memphis. Tenn. who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Rudolph Bungardner. Mr.. and Mrs.
Trapnell are on their wedding trip
and will visit In Warrington, before
returning home.
Mrs. Gordon Pickett Peyton of
Alexandria. Va, is spending a few
days here with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs J. H. c. Grasty. while M ey-
ton is in Chicago. ILL, on business
trip.
Evening star., 1937-01-31

have returned from their wedding
trip, which they spent in Florida, and
are temporarily located at Maple
Grove. Mrs. Nelson was before her
marriage, January 8. Miss Frances
Rynhart Of Paulsboro. N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ami Blake
more have announced the engagement
of their daughter, Frances Maria, to
Mr.. Earl Lehman Giberson, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Giberson of
Roanoke, Va.
Miss Nancy Gibbs, daughter of DR..
and Mrs. J. Lewis Gibbs. and Miss
Virginia Souder, have gone to Balti-
more where they are the guests of the
latter's aunt, Mrs. william Byrd.
They will spend q week in Washing
ton as guests Of Miss Mamie Gibbs.
Mrs. Mary Peyton of the University
OF Virginia, announces the engage
ment Of her daughter, Josephine
Garth, to Mr.. Robert N. Flood, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Flood Of
North Adams. Mass. Miss Peyton at
tended st. Margaret's School at Tap
panannock, va, ana also GurSt0n
Hall in Washington. Mr.. Todd is q
student at the University Of Virginia.
Prof. Carl Broman of the Mary
Baldwin College faculty. has left for
Glenridge, N. J., where he will be an
usher at the wedding on Friday Of
Miss Marian Broderson, to Mr.. Cliff
ford Melander of Kansas City, Mo.
The wedding will take place at the
Glenridge Congregational Church.
Mrs. Emory Middour was hostess
Wednesday afternoon, entertaining at
bridge, in the home of Mrs. Charles
M. East. Mrs. Middour's house guest,
Mrs. Charles Meyer Of Pittsburgh. Mrs.
j. John Bartels Of Brooklyn. N. Y.
who is here visiting her parents. Mr..
Evening star., 1937-01-31
Mrs. Mather Hostess.

tanned at luncheon yesterday at the
Sulgrave Club in honor Of Mrs. John
Lindsay Morehead and Col. Alexander
Gregor, former Russian diplomat who
was attached to the Russian Lega-
ton before 1t became an embassy.
Today was Col. Gregors name day"
and the party was celebration OF
that anniversary. Mr. and Mrs.
Mather recently returned from q
trip around the world, during which
Mrs. Mather spread her work of
Lighthouses for the Blind" in which
she was the pioneer.