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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03

the candidacy of Circuit Judge Sam BrattOn of Albuquerque, N. M. FOrty-nine years old and , red-headed, Bratton has been a member of the New Mexico Su- preme Court and twice was elec- ted to the senate, from which he resigned several years ago to accept Roosevelt's offer of the circuit judgeship.
 He is rated as a moderate lib- eral of ordinary ability, and his pointment would stir up no op- position. This is the strongest point in his favor.
 Key Appointment
 All political factions are watch ing Roosevelt's choice with intent interest, because the man selected will be significant clue to the whole political situation. A mid- dle-of-the-road choice, such as Bratton, would indicate that Roosevelt is bent on peace, anx- ious to avoid a schisn in the dem- ocratic party.
 Selection of a crusading New Dealer would serve notice that Roosevelt has neither forgotten nor forgiven his court trouncing, and is prepared to continue the struggle to the bitter end.
 Senator AShurst
 At the very start of the Su- preme Court fight Senator Ash urst of Arizona, chairman of the judiciary committee, soys that he told Senator Joe Robinson:
 "Joe, if we work too hard on this, or don't keep our sense of humor, it will kill us."
 Ashurst adds that he follow cd his own advice. ...
 American Bar Association
 It was supposed to be secret, but during most of the Supreme Court battle the American Bar Association maintained offices at the Mayflower Hotel, where a corps of young corporation law yers wrote speeches for opposition senators and supplied them with ammunition.
 The lawyers were lent by some of the largest and most success full law firms in New York.
 For a time they operated under cover. But now with the success of their fight, they have come out openly and are circulating ammu- milton against the new bill for the reorganization of the lower courts.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03
"Free Press" in Russia

Printers, proof-readers and editors will have to be mighty careful in Russia from now on. Typographical errors have be- come treason. They are regarded as evil dence of intent to sabotage the Stalin brand of Communism, and the papers are suspended and their editors are dis missed as enemies of the people" Many famous journalists are already in prison, for these and other offenses of commis- sion and omission. Among offenders in the latter class are the alleged "spies and traitors who have huShed up in- portant political problems. Editorial policy in Russia is a governmental func-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03

If you don't know how to spend va cation in the year 1887 you don't need to worry about it, for there are hundreds of agencies right at your fingertipS who'll do the planning for you. And what's more they'll deliver you right at your vacation spot. And if you're weekend vacationer all you need to do is to get in touch with your favorite railroad company and find out where their special Sunday excursion will go. For instance last Sunday the New Haven road ran another picture train" from Grand Gen. tral station to South Lee, Mass, where 300 camera fans swarmed out over the Berkshire countryside to snap pictures of this, that, and the other thing. And over at the Pennsylvania station another "off the beaten track" expedition went out across northern New Jersey up to Pough- keepsie, down to Danbury and South Norwalk and then into New York. Much of the route lay over tracks over which freight trains only pass now. It's just question of suiting your own taste these days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03
Approval Now Unlikely

Approval of the four-state flood com pact for New England is at critical stage right now. There is grave doubt that it will pass the approval of the White House, which is absolutely necessary be- fore any federal money may be spent on the gigantic project. This is in the na- ture of severe blow to Connecticut and Massachusetts, much more so than to New Hampshire and Vermont, our other partners in the pact. It would not be half so bad if our recently-adjo Legislature had not shown itself so whole-heartedly for Connecticut partici- patton.
 The main bone of contention right now is what has loomed in the back ground right along. Whenever waters are impounded by huge dams there is al- ways an opportunity to provoke discus sion on the possibilities of power pro- duction That bugaboo has raised it's head in New England Opponents of the pact to which the four states men, tioned above have affixed official sigma lures want something done about electric power production. They claim that the rights of the people are not properly pro- tected in this respect.
 It hardly seems possible that four states, such as Connecticut, Massachu- setts, Vermont, and New Hampshire would enter into a pact such as that on flood control without being aware of any and all contingencies. The question of electric power production should not en- ter the picture at all. After all the pact is for flood control and we assume the engineering problems to be encountered in providing flood control are those deal- ing solely with this force of nature.
 If we are to deal with the proposition of Connecticut Valley Authority, con- trolling both floods and electric power production, then new compacts must be drawn and there is the possibility that this time the four states might not get together as speedily and amicably as they have on flood control alone. We believe that any delay will be dangerous to the success of the flood control pact.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M Kerby

o. Are Georgia granites superior to those produced elsewhere in the United States?
 A. The bureau of mines says that there is approximately no difference in quality and durability of any of the granites. Specimens from any part of the world are so enduring that comparison Is not needed.
 o. What is the difference be- tween dry" and sweet" wine?
 A. Dry wines are those in which the sugar has been fermented out. Sweet wines are those which, after their active fermentation, still retain & quantity of sugar. Many of the sweet wines are fortified by the ad- dition of brandy.
 Q. Why does coffee grow stale, and does packing in vacuum cans afford complete protection against staleness? ....
 A. Coffee grows stale because of the action of oxygen on the aro- matic fatty substance in the coffee beans, which is responsible for their delicate flavor. The process is some- what analogous to the spelling of butter. Tests on coffee marketed in vacuum cans showed that this method of packing affords only par tial protection. Even with the best of such packages there appears to be enough air left in the cans to start oxidation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03

Bob Byrnes, Hartford Courant poli- tical writer, thinks republicans of Wa terbury slipped up in giving the non1- ination of their party to democrat. It's his opinion that should such a coali- ton ticket win, it won't aid the repub- lican party, particularly when the can didate still rates himself a good democrat and no doubt intends to support that party in 1888 when there will be state elections and 194O when there will be state and national In tkis opinion many republicans of Waterbury have coincided. They fear that the dependent-demo- crats were just bit too smart for the g. O. p. organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03
A Book a Day
Full Favored Tale in Tropical Setting
 BY BRUCE CATION

In the foreword of Guilty in the Tropics" Sheridan House, $2.5O, Author Edmund Whitman dedicated himself to making his reader smell like the tropics, sweat under the brassy heat of Ire tropics, exult with the magnificent dawns and duSks of the tropics, and creep with the vermin of the tropics"
 He succeeded quite well; so well, in fact, that the book leaves you with rather vivid picture of the setting and little of the rather in- consequential stoly's plot or action.
 The scene is a little Central American town, sprawling between the bright tropic sea and the lush jungle. The town smells of fish, rot ten fruit and the heavy, sweet per- fume of bougainvillae It swarns with motley population-barefoot lazy soldiers, .inscrutable, thin- tipped Indians, full-bosomed girls with luminous dark eyes, huge Jamaican Negroes.
 Against this ackground the author tells the story of young American who kills native in self-defense and of the Americans adventures with Central American justice, friendship and love.
 whitman has @ nice flair for his characters-Filel, the chap with the "surprised-loo toes": Rosita, "as beautiful and as natural as water and as necessary; the com- mandant. "thin and cruel as his own quirt." The style is simple. The author uses no tricks of writing, but he splashes the bright colors of his locale with broad strokes that ob-. viously must come from intimate association. ,f
 No best seller, Guilty in the Tropics" is good for a brief trip away from city lights and main streets into a land that is pictured romantically and at the same time stripped of its romance B. N.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03

l. To prolong the session so the administrations legisla- tive program can be acted upon.
 As long as they think there is a chance of an early court ap- pointment, several Senators backing their own candidates will oppose adjournment. So by withholding the nomination, the president can counter the strong pressure to go home.
 2. Roosevelt has not made up his mind on the selection.
 He is torn by two conflicting counsels; one, that he name a middle-of -the-roader; the other, that he go the whole hog and nominate a ringing leftwinger, such as Governor Murphy of Michigan or Lloyd Garrison, brilliant young Dean of the Un- iversity of Wisconsin law school and former labor board chair man.
 An appointment of the first type would ensure prompt and easy confirmation. On the other hand, a tough" appointee would mean a fight in the senate. This gives rise to his third reason for stalling.
 3. For the time being Roose- welt wants to avoid another bat tie on the Supreme Court.
 A confirmation struggle would reopen the old battle and might lose him the votes of democrats who opposed the court reorgan- ization plan. By next January, however, tempers will have cooled.
 BrattOn Drive.
 In filling the vacancy, the pres ident is under tremendous politi- cal pressure from @ number of quarters.
 The biggest drive is behind
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03
Selected Poem
WASHING THE WORLD

(By William L Stidger in the Boston Post) I saw God wash the world last night With his sweet showers on high, And then, when morning came, saw Him hang 1t out to dry He washed each tiny blade of grass
 And every trembling tree; He flung his showers againS the hill, And swept the billowing sea The white rose is cleaner white,
 The red rose is more red, Since God washed every fragrant face And put them all to bed. There's not bird, there's not bee
 That wings along the way But is a cleaner bird and bee
 Than it was yesterday saw God wash the world last night. Ah would He had washed me As clean of all my dust and dirt
 As that old white birch tree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03

The way streets are being torn up around Waterbury, you'd think they were just so much soap powder. If only new streets could be laid as easily as they are ripped to pieces. And anybody watching one of those ditch diggers in operation gets quite a thrill. Modern engineering is even more entertaining to the man on the sidewalk today than 1t was 20 years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say. Behind us was the twinkling lights of the city,; say, were the twinkling lights"

Q. What is tn eproper name for the salad made of sliced or chopped cabbage2 .|I A. Coleslaw, from cole, an old name for cabbage.
 e. What is the Florence Night. ingale pledge for nurses?
 A. T solemnly pledge myself be- fore God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity, and to practice my profession faith fully. wdill abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous and will not take or knoginely admins ter any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to elevate the stand ards of my profession and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to- my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowl- edge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will endeavor to aid the physician in his work and de- vote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care"
 If you want a copy of our book let HOME REPAIRS" write The Waterbury Democrats Washing ton Bureau, 1912 Thirteenth Street, Northwest, Washington, D. EvnnlnaA mAwsk. Aua
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 2:33 a. m. daylight time). Sun rises 5:49 a. m; sets S:06 p. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 High tide at Milford Wednesday, Aug. f. lO:28 p. m.; low tide, 4:2i 8. m. daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03

does not mat" ter what the information is or whence its source. For h. stance I have to- thank the editorial sec tion of yester- day mornings. Republican for cont tri putting, involuntarily of course, to my education. Its le a d CT was taken up with q niece of faillt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03
sKYsCRAPRR FOR BERLIN

Berlin-(UP)--The highest sky- scraper, even constructed on the European continent for adminitra- tive purposes Is to be built here by order of Adolf Hitler. It will have 60 stories, risinngi to q height of T5O feet, . li
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03

these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 l. On which river is the city of Knoxville, Tenn?
 2. Who was John Linnell?
 3. Where are the Carpathian Mountains?
 4. Does Philadelphia have an elevated railway? !l
 5. Name the capital of South Ca- rolina. ..O
 6. Does ice contain heat?
 2. What are canoes? t1.. 8. Name the two capes at the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.
 9. In architecture, what is a lin- tel? ,..~-,.- 10. Who was Adelaide Anne Procter?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03
FDR STALLING ON NEW
 SUPREME COURT CHOICE
bod ROBRRr 6 ALTRN
M DREW FEARSoss

Washington, Aug. 3.-The Presidents delay in filling the Van Devanter Supreme Court vacancy is not due to preoccupaton with other matters It is deliberate policy of sparrng for time Behind it three
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03

We're as crazy about coronations as the British, only they're mostly inter- ested in crowning kings, while we crown queens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03
BY WAYof NO HARM
les William FitzP atrick
by

The opinions conclusions appearne those writer They necessarily those o THE DEMOCRAT they to be construed invariably
 reflection o9 their vewpointl. "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03

Few people worry about stocks going down as long as employment is going
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03

make neither ginger ale, rum, sal. ad dressing, frOsting, nor ice cream. They are, when all is said, just swltchels. WITH THE AC- CENT ALWAYS ON THE FIRST SYLLABLE. Switchel may be, in the eyes of the Republican, the finest libation in existence for hay-makers. I doubt whether 1t, or its manifestation in the po- litical field, will quench the thirst of Waterbury voters. They like their politics, as well as their liquor, straight.
 More Merit System Stuff
 In his letter to John B. Goss on the proposed merit system amend ment to the city charter Mayor Hayes pointed out that an age re- strlction might be imposed which would work an injustice on citizens older than 70 years. The American sneered at His Honor's point by saying that's something for the middle aged to view with alarm" and insinuated that such alarm was preposterous. Let's see what happened since the Americans jibe. What follows is news story in the New York Herald Tribune a week or more past.
 James E. Finegan, president of the Municipal Civil Service Cor poration, and the commission were adjudged guilty of con- tempt of court yesterday by Jus tice Edward J. McGoldrick, in Supreme Court, for having an- nounced that an examination for second-grade clerk would be held despite an injunction lS- sued last Thursday restraining the commission from proceed ing with the examination.
 The injunction had been is. sued by Justice Louis A. Valen- te in the same court on the ap- plication of Miss Florence V. Ryan, twenty-seven years old, who charged that the commis- sion acted illegally in restrict ing eligibility for the test to per- sons between the ages of eigh- teen and twenty live. In grant, ing the injunction on her apph- cation, Justice Valente held that the fixing of an age limit is ca pricious" and ordered that 1t be lifted.
 Justice McGoldrick, after an- nouncing his ruling on an ap- plication by Miss Ryan to pun ish MT. Finegan for contempt, did not at once punish MT. Fin egan or his associates on the board, Paul J. Kern and Ferdi- nand Q. Morton. He provided that they might purge them selves of contempt by comply ing with the injunction, and MT. Finegan announced irnme- diately that the examination would be postponed.
 T am sorry 1t is being post poned, but 1t is an order of the court" he said.
 It was indicated by the conn mission. however, that rather than promulgate new age re- quirements, as was suggested by Justice valente, it would appeal his ruling to the Appellate Di- vision.
 In answer to Miss Ryan's orig inal action, the commission eX- plained that its purpose in fix- ing twenty-five years as the maximum eligible age was to restrict eligibility t0 flexible" persons who would grow up in their departments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03
Fault Finder

Fault Finder
 This department is always grateful for any bit of inforn1a- tion which may add to Its insuf- ficient store of knowledge. It
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03
A Thought for Today

And Jesus said unto him, No man. having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.-Luke 9:62.
 
 It is one of my favorite thoughts, that God manifests himself to mankind in all wise, good, humble, generous, great and magnanimous men.-Lavater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03
Highly Significant

It is plain from the foregoing that Mayor Hayes raised & most important objection to the merit system as proposed for Water bury and that his fears that cit- izens beyond 6 certain age limit would be penalized for their years are soundly grounded. It is also plain from the story from New York that when it comes to hay. ing their one way civil service commissions, so-called, are q law unto themselves, that they have to be adjudgef In contempt be- fore they will condescend to obey court order: and that they submit only to appeal to . higher court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03
Twill Happen Here, Too!

I do not recall at the moment the exact number of Second- grade clerllships to be filled but 1t was two or three thousand. There were as I remember twenty odd thousand applicants for the jobs. By ruling of tho civil sers vice commission everyone under eighteen and over twenty-five years of age was denied the right to take the competitive examlna- ton. No distinction was made on the grounds of need or qualifica- tion in the applicant. No person oyer twenty five years of age could compete. This is the most mon- strous. damnable arrogance of power imaginable. And don't let anyone tell you that If the so- called Merit System amendment Is tackled onto the charter of the city of Waterbury that similar arrogance of powei will not be forthcoming here.
 Mayor Too Charitable
 In most industries. mills. mines, and factories the maximum age at which . humar being can get work is fifty. In many the max imum is forty years. In some it is as low as thirty-two. Mayor Hayes was concerned that citizens older than forty might be denied employment by this city And the American thought he and she middle aged were needlessly alarmed. We'll, the Civil Service Commission of New York City has demonstrated how right the May or Is and how wrong the Ameri- can. AGAIN, DON'T LET ANY. ONE TELL YOU IT COULD NOT HAPPEN HEREl
 Not Even Huln0r
 The bland explanation of the New York City merit-systemers that 1t fixed the maximum age at twenty-five So that eligibility would be restricted to flexible persons who would grow up in their departments, indicates that the commission Is as devoid of a sense of hurnor as 1t Is lacking in a sense of. deccncy. If 1t wanted persons who w1ul grow up II, . their departments 1t should have confined the applicants to babe. in arms and made the examina' ton q test of ennptyins narairl bottles fastest. 3ti'a -fsfs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03
Just Switchels

It also occurs to me that the ingredients of the drink with which they energize the pre-elec- ton hay-making (if any) com pose an accurate. description of themselves, their party CD, and their platform. All three are a mixture of ginger tjust a dash), molasses, VINEGAR, sugar, and just so many chunks of ice. They
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03
I est Y o U F Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-03

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 Syndicate, Incl
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