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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12
Back Where We Started

Sedate Washington sat erect short time ago when charges of Connecticuts "rotten borough system" were aired The charge came this time from E. L. Oliver, executive vice-president of Labors Non- Partisan League. He was talking about the child labor amendment when he got to discussing the situation here in Con- necticut His claim is that when the 1887 Legislature voted on this constltu- tional amendment and defeated It, It actually was minority vote
 His claim is based on the fact that the majority group of legislators on the vote only represented a minority of the elec- torate of the state, while the minority group on the vote actually represented the majority of voters in the state. It might be hard to prove this, save on the actual vote in Connecticut. We wouldn't want to predict that direct vote in Con- necticut on the child labor amendment would result in a victory for it; we'd be inclined to think the people might vote as did the legislators.
 On the other hand we agree very much with what he sought to prove about our system of representation. It is at fault; has been for years; and we confidently expect it will remain so for many more years. Naturally it's unfair to give the same number of representatives to town of 15O persons as it is to city of 18O,OOO, yet we do that rather compla- gently in Connecticut and the majority of people think nothing of it. Those who do consider it debatable find themselves ramming their heads against stone wall, because when you start decreasing rural representation in our Assembly then you run counter to majority opinion.
 We did lot about state government reorganization this year, but if you scan the proceedings, you won't see much of changing our mode of representation in the House of Representatives nor even in the Senate. It's been one of those topics like the weather about which little is done.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12

triangular pyramid" alias "thin, tri- angular obelisk", about half as tall again as the Washington monument. It is also called, in English, "three-sided gate way"
 Then there is another architectural and verbal wonder, "helicline", which is not, as irreverent visitors might imagine, a slippery slide to the place it sounds like, but sort of spiral ramp. Tt will be breath-taking, burbles Grover Whalen, former city greeter and now president of the fair. "The effect will be like stepping out into space. Far beneath will be seen cities and towns and farms, all in activity. The scene will stretch off into the hori- zon,, blending in cloud patterns with the dome" And at night there will be strange illuminationS, with revolving geometri- cal patterns and moving panoramas, which will create the illusion that the perisphere itself is rotating"
 It makes fellw's head rotate, just to read about it. But fairs and fair publicity are always like that. Propositions are just naturally cockoo, always spending mill lions to advertise cities by showing things that have no relation to them. Cleveland, for example, has as the cen tral feature of it's Great Lakes Exposition this summer, California Beach" filled with New York chorus girls. But it doesn't matter, because the public is cockoo too, and likes such things.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12
Wards of the State

It remained for the closing days of the legislative session to center attention on the few remaining members of the ear Hest settlers of this state. We refer to the descendants of the original Schaghtl- coke and Pequot Indians who once lived and hunted through this territory. With the coming of the White-man the Indians were slowly but surely driven out of what was to be Connecticut. Some who re- mained intermarried and no Indian blood strain is now apparent. Only a few are left now to proclaim the fact that once the redskin flourished here
 The Schaghticoke reservation is In the Town of Kent and the state takes care of the inhabitants, providing them with necessities of life and caring for thelr homes. It was to provide an approprla- tion for this purpose that legislators re- called the Schaghticokes this spring. The sum of $2,000 was sought to repair reser- vation buildings and so far as we know was approved. Incidentally those familiar with the schaghticoke will probably re- call that it also includes Schaghticoke Mountain, on which may be found the deadly rattlesnake.
 The case of the Pequots as presented to the Legislature involved bit of land- dealing. Included on the Pequot reser- vation right on the Rhode Island state line is a pond which has become some what of summer resort. The State Park and Forest Commission raised rentals at the pond to increase the Pequot Fund, but there was insurrection among the vaca- tionists who wanted to buy the land. Leg islative approval was necessary and this was denied.
 The Indians of Connecticut can now return to oblivion for two more years. Only few of us will know they are around until their case comes before the 1889 General Assembly. Talk about for gotten men
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12
Current Comment

The surface of the stratosphere has only been scratched. Two miles is the probable limit for the nlgnt' pr. Jean Piccard, planning pro- posed stratosphere flight.
 Russo-Japanese relations should be described as unstable rather than bad.-Konstantin K. Yureneff, Rus sian ambassador to Japan.
 One of the major objectives of the WPA education program IS to open the door of educational opportunity to those who have been denied the usual privileges of public education. Harry L. Hopkins.
 Columbus wanted to preach his own sermon. So did Napoleon and Napoleon's wife, but they didn't. l am.-Wad Millman, Coatesville, Ind, at his own funeral"
 
 Labor trouble is sign of good business. It's one of the best barom- eters we have-Roger Babson, noted financial expert. We have no more earnest desire than the re-establishmen of real peace between state and church in Germany; but if such peace is not to come, we are prepared to defend our liberties.-Pope Plus XI.
 
 Peace for us and for all-for all that is, if they want it and will listen to the warning that comes from the deep conscience and soul of this people.-Premier Benito ] MuSsolini.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12
Cuckoo Fairs

That New York exposition for 1889 grows more wonderful right along, as the architects and engineers and stage man. agers and publicity men do their stuff. The language experts, too, are busy. Almost new dictionary is needed to understand the metropolitan outfit.
 There is to be marvel outrivalling Frances famous Eiffel Tower in the form of an 18-story ball-bearing building made of metal in the form of bubble, weighing s,88O tons and appearing to dance on eight jets of water. The ball-bearing ball will be hollow, and in it will be "a panor- anna symbolizing the cooperation of society in the better world of tomorrow"
 The name of the ball is "perisphere", and alongside of it will be "trylon". The full name of the latter object is an acute
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12

and perhaps at 2:30 suddenly he will pull out his watch and say:
 Look here, it's past lunch time. If anybody wants some- thing to eat, I'll send out for . bottle of milk"
 Bankers and New York big shots who are subpoenaed to come be- fore Douglas are surprised to find him so young and casual. He Is only 38, but he looks younger than he is, because his hair is blond and his figure slender. His eyes, however, are a snapping blue and his physical movement dynamic.
 Usually Douglas is blunt and informal. Asked by a congress sional committee why the courts should consult the SEC regard- ing the reorganization only ot corporations over $5,00o--why not include them ail-Douglas replied:
 "Oh, in that case we would be handling every shoe shine parlOr and hot dog stand in the land.
 But in cross examination, he can be fiercely intent. Sometimes with a Wall Street mogul on the witness stand, Douglas will sit on one end of a long table, and with each question he asks, shift himself along the table naerer and nearer his witness, until when he has reached the most incrim- mating evidence, he has shunted himself the full length of the table and is prepared to thrust the final question literally down the witnesses's throat.
 Worse Than Communist
 Douglas is close friend of President Robert Hutchins of the University of Chicago. They were associated together at Yale, put had not seen each other for two years, when Douglas happened to be passing through Chicago. It was just as Hutchins was being investigated by an Illinois legisla- tive committee on the charge of harboring Communists in his fac- ulty. And Douglas, telephoning Hutchins in what he thought was a disguised voice, said:
 "President Hutchins, am delegated by the trustees of a large eastern university to en- gage a communist professor, and should like to know if you could recommend one to me-"
 "Yes," replied Hutchins with out a moments hesitation, "I am glad you called me up, Sir. can recommend a very good communist professor-William 0. Douglas"
 Bill Douglas, product of American initiative and competl- ton is a firm believer in Amer ican initiative and competi- ton. But in the opinion of the Wall Streeters who now oppose him as SEC chairman, he is far more dangerous than Trotsky. Stalin and Earl Browder all rolled into one.
 Copyright, 1887, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12

According to Albert Levitt of Bedding, Conn.,, stormy petrel of Connecticut pol itics some years ago in independent re- publican circles and later New Deal office-holder, there are three sure ways to success in this world They are "ruthlessness, hitching your wagon to a human star, and an adherence to ideals" He made this claim at commencement address in Washington, D. C., some days ago when he was addressing graduates of Gallaudet College. He said in part, Success comes to the man who is brutal and it may be that some of you will reach your goal by that method. The role of the parasite also will be the easiest way for some. Success by adherence to ideals is just as sure, but much more painful and slow" It must be said that Profes- sor Levitt's words fell on deaf ears, for Gallaudet College is an institution for the deaf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12
PhilateHc NezQs
Hopevie Community Club Scene of Exhibit for Youngsters Next Commemorative Stamp on Northwest Territory-Australia Arranges
 Air Mail
By J. E. D. :.

the philatelic public on a much wider scale. Now all a person has to do if he wants to see what col or a stemp was in 1876 is to buy, or look up, a copy of the new book and see for himself the actual re- production in life size.
 Paper bound copies are available at the present time through the office of Superintendent of Docu- ments in Washington.
 Perhaps you can find one? The idea is that at the present time perhaps they will have found one by the time this is published) en- gravers, officials of all sorts and and number of artists at the Bu- reau of Engraving and Printing in Washington are doing some phila- teliA and historical detective work. The main idea seems to center about establishment of an apprO- priate design which must be placed on the new Virginia Dare commemorative which will be of fered to the public on August IS, 1887, the Tooth anniversary of this famous Amercian woman.
 The color of the new comemor- ative, for some obscure reason, will be baby blue. It has already been announced that the stamp will be of the five-cent denomina- ton. This, when it was first stated, caused great deal of eye brow raising among the upper Philatelic circles for there are now three five-cent stamps on sale. The consternation of the philatel- ists, however, did little to change the Post Office department plans.
 A letter has been received at the Post Office department from the none-too-reticent Sol Bloom, rep resentative from New York city, stating that the commission in charge of the United States Con- stitution Sesquicen t e nial, of which he is the director, is per- fectly willing to leave to the judg- ment of the post office, the issu- ance of any stamp in honor of the event. No statement has been of fered as yet by the Post Office de- partment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12

There are tests being made in Connec- ticut right now to see if new device to keep drivers on their own side of the road is worth using generally It's new center-line marker and consists of a hollow cardboard cylinder, about two feet high, fastened to a metal base. A series of these are strung along the highway at strategic points where cutting in and out of line is bad business If you over step the lines the cylinders break and a chemical solution is sprayed on your vehicle, thus showing officers that you have violated traffic rules There is no damage done the car and a washing removes the spray.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "This is all the fur them I can go"; say, "as far as I can gO."

A. Simple tension strength varies directly with the area. The area of 8 inch circle is .785 square inch. The area of 1A inch circle is 1.227 square inches. 1.227 divided by .785 equals 1.56. That is, the IA inch rod will have tensile strength little more than 11A times greater than a l inch rod.
 @. Who was the youngest presi- dent of the United States?
 A. Theodore Roosevelt. He was forty-two when he was inaugurated?
 o. Which is the shallowest of the Great LakesP
 A. Lake Erie
 o. When will the next federal census be taken?
 A. In 194O. The population cen- sus is taken every ten years.
 0. Do doctors today take the oath of Hippocrates?
 A. Only in rare instances.
 @. How do the circuseS transport giraffes, that are taller than the circus cars?
 A. Special drop-bottom cars are used, but this does not accommo- date the full height of the animals 50 they have to carry their heads lowered.
 o. Which bird uses snake skins to make a nest?
 A. The great crested fly catcher with rare exceptions, decorates the nest with cast snake skin. It is generally supposed to be for pro. tection.
 If you want copy of our book let on FAMOUS AUTHORS" writ, The Waterbury Democrats Wash ingtOn Bureau, 1912 Thirteenth Street, Northwest, Washington, D 0. Enclose 4 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12
A Book a Day
England's Best Book
 on Why Edward Fell
BY BRUCE CATION

The best book to come out Of England on the abdication of Ed ward VIII is unquestionably "The Magic of Monarchy" by Kingsley Martin (Knopf: $1.25).
 English publicists have done an amazingly poor job of explaining this thing, so far. MT. Martin, edi- tor of the "New Statesman and Nation, discards the air of out ragged virtue which seems to atflict his confreres and does an unenao- tional and intelligent job.
 What Edward tripped over, he remarks, was simply the fact that the English in late years have made their monarchy a magical institution, as encrusted with taboos and superstitions as the kingship of a south sea island. They have made royalty sacrosanct and have gone mystical and woozy- minded about it.
 Anyone may question the divinity of Christ The says, "but until the advent of Mrs. Simpson no journal ist dared to attribute fault to the king of England The monarchy had become sacred, its sacred character protected by a ta- boo"
 It was not so until recently. In | the l87Os England had a strong and outspoken republican party. Not until the crown, imperialism and British prosperity were somehow welded into an indivisible trinity did the British try to defy their royal house.
 This, concludes MT. Martin, is a remarkably unhealthy state of af- fairs.
 If the British want democracy tc work, they must be sensible" he says. eff they cannot be sensible about monarchy they had bettel have q republic and try to be sen- sfble ahONt a president"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12
Selected Poem
EVENING CHORES

EVENINU CHURES
 (Billy B. Cooper in the New York Times) He likes to do the chores on summer nights; Filling the managers with the clover hay Bedding the boxstall for the day-old calf; Finishing tasks left over from the day He listens to the horses cruncbing corn, And pauses, pail in hand, beside the door To watch the moon above the poplar trees As he has watched it all his life; three-score Years he's spent upon the prairie land, Flowing and planting in the early springs; Harvesting crops and doing evening chores Amid the whir of homing pigeon wings The yearling colts and calves crowd eagerly Around him for their helping of the feed, And trustingly they follow him whose life Has been devoted to their simple need.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12
Answers To Questions
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By Frederick M. Kerby

o. Why are navel oranges not grown commercially in Florida?
 A. Because they are unadaptable to conditions in Florida, and develop a coarse, thick skin which is unde- sirable.
 @. Has Mrs. Franklin D. Roose- welt any brothers?
 A. One brother, Elliott, died in 1893, and she has one surviving brother, Oracle Hall Roosevelt.
 @. Where is Phillips Exeter acad- emy?
 A. Exeter, New Hamshire.
 o. Who is in charge of the Unitd States gold depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky?
 A. Russell T. Van Horne, an offl- cer of many years experience in the field service of the mint, is chief clerk in charge.
 e. How much stronger is 1A inch steel rod than a l inch rod of the same material?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12
PHILATELIC CALENDAR
 National


 July 1, 2, 3-Eighth annual con- vention American Air Mail Society, Springfield, Mass.
 August 2O-23-Precancel Stamp Society convention, Minneapolis, Minn.
 August 26-2S-Society of Phila- tclic Americans Convention, AshevilIe, N. c.
 August 31-September 3-Amer- ican Philatelic Society convention, Hotel Statler, Detroit, Mich.
 International
 June 17-18-International Phila- telic exhibition, Paris.
 October 5-7-Air Mail Exhibi- tiOn, Melbourne Town Hall, Mel bourne, Australia.
 With appropriate oratory the foreword in the new and long awaited Description of United States Postage Stamps, a book which covers all postal issues in this country up until 1887, con- tains the following statement by Postmaster General James A. Far ley.
 Because of my belief in the values of philately, it is with the utmost pleasure that I dedicate to the stamp collectors of America this new booklet, which contains for the first time reproductions of the postage stamps described therein"
 Several of the New York papers have taken it upon themselves to regard the book, and this may or may not have been correct in this respect, with slightly super-crit- ical eye, stating in no uncertain terms that with the exception of the illustrations and the addi- tion of issues printed since the last edition, there is really noth- ing whatever to get excited about.
 In the opinion of most philatel- ists, however, there is plenty to get excited about in connection with the first step taken by the Post once department in regard to set- ting up a system whereby U. s. stamps may be reproduced, under the proper regulations of course, and in that manner give them to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12
Test Y O U r Knowledge

Jan you answer seven UA these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. Where and in what year did President Warren G. Harding die? 2. What is the relation of my son to the daughter of my niece?
 3. Who was the first man to fly over both the North and South Poles?
 4. Of which U. s. Territory is Ju- neau the capital?
 s. From which country did the U. 8. acquire the Virgin Islands?
 6. Do bees have eyesf
 2. In the Book of Genesis, who was Levi?
 8. What is a malignant diseaSep 9. Which European country owns Congo Free Htatep
 10, Where is the island Of JQlQf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12

For generation the world belonged to the reporters, but lately the column ists and paragraphers have chance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12

This coming Tuesday the first formal meeting of the Sequoia Stamp club will be held in the form of an exhibition at the Hope vile Community club. These youthful philatelists from South Waterbury, both boys and girls, have formed their own organiZa- ton under the direction of Mrs. Frances Bailey Platt, former prin- cipal of the Hopeville school.
 In connection with the stamp display there will also be exhibi- tions of other hobbies which will be shown. Any young boy or girl who has a desire to show concrete examples of work done in any hobby may bring along an exhibit. Arrangements may be made by calling Mrs. Platt or Mrs. Joseph Pilkington by Monday.
 The Air Mail society of Aus tralia will hold an air mail exhi- bitiOn in the Melbourne town hall from October 5 to !, it was an- nouhced during the past week. A copy of the prospectus may be se- cured by interested collectors by writing to George w, fingers, sec retary, American Mail Society, 293 Bridge Street Springfield, Mass.
 Announcement has been made by Postmaster General James A. Farley of the forthcoming issue of a commemorative postage stamp in celebration of the ceding by Great Britain in 1783 of the Northwest Territory, now made up of the states of Ohio, Indiana, Ill., inois, Wisconsin and Michigan.
 The Northwest Territory was organized under the act of 1787, in which year the first ordinance for its creation was signed in New York city, which was at that time the capitol of the United States. the new stamp is the 150th anni- versary commemorative of the signing of the ordinance and it will be placed on first day sale at the New York city post office on July 13, this year. It will be, ac- cording to all announcements, of the three-cent denomination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12

The beginning of wisdom is to see that nothing is so simple as it looks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12

WASHINGTON, June 12 = The man whom Wall Street fears today than Roosevelt is slender, sandyhaired individual who looks nnocuouS male
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12
VIM. O. DOUGLAS, NEWEST
 TERROR TO WALL STREET

EDTTORE NOTE: "goOd for free ride Washington Round" Winner of this week is William O. Douglas ssyeaOd member of the Securities and Ex change COmmissonJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-12
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 11:25 p. m. (daylight time) Sun rises 5:19 a. m; sets SPA D. m (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-26
BUCK l[]I|IIi PASSED TO
 NEW YORK GIANTS

Boston, June 2g--An unconfirmed report around town today was that the New York Giants are thinking of shipping Wally Berger back to the Boston Bees and demanding re- turn of the S2b.000 they supposedly paid for him. Whether there is anything to the report could not be learned at the Bees offices. At any rate. President Bob Quinn is said to havt left for New oYrk.
 The whole thing reportedly cen terB around Berger's lame arm. Der ger, 1t develops. has bone chip in the tip of his right index finger. His batting and particularly his throw ing have been sub-par since the months layofr following broken finger suffered in the opening game of the season. According to the re- port circulating around town. the Giants claim the wool wns pulled over their cyea in the recent deal. It was . secret only to the New Workers, then. that Wally's arm isn't right Everybody else seemed to know the alugging outfielder couldn't snap the ball Co the in- field.