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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05

it was gala day. Americans participated in the finals of all the several events and Americans won all the several events We might mention the name of Donald Budge at this point, but before we do we think that tribute must be paid to an American girl
 All sorts of stories may appear about her sportsmanship and her treatment of her opponents, but the fact remains that Mrs. Helen Wills Moody today stands forth as the one American ath- lete whose 1888 performances rate her top-ranking. We don't know how she will fare in her American tennis tournaments, II she participates in any following her return to this country, but on the basis of her play in England alone she gets the first-rank today
 Her victory over Helen Jacobs, to be sure, was one-sided and might not have been achieved with such ease had the lat ter not aggravated an ankle injury early in the second set. Nevertheless Mrs Moody conquered the very best players in the feminine tennis world. She also achieved something that no other player before her did. She is an eight-time win ner at Wimbledon. This stretch of vic- tories began back in 1927, which is II years ago.
 All praise then to Mrs. Moody and cer- tainly to red-headed Budge, three-times winner this year at historic Wimbledon It was America's year to rule the English courts. And might we point out that 1858 seems destined to restore fully and completely the domination of interna- tlonal tennis that the United States once maintained undisputed How long it will last, we don't know, but while we have it, let's enjoy it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05
PressCOnment
ROAD PATRONAGE
(Hartford TimeS)

The State should approve the an- nouncement of Highway ommission- CT William J. Cox that in the future the department will utilize the Con- necticut Employment Service in the procuring of laborers on highway projects, dispensing with the recom- mendations of the various town selectmen, as in former practice.
 According to statement of Major Leonard J. Maloney, director of the Employment Service in the State Labor Department, there are on file 156,000 application cards of persons searching for work. In such great number there must be material for selection of highway laborers fitted by experience and otherwise for the work. That careful selection will be made, and with preference for ap- plicants heretofore employed by the department, is assured by Commis- sioner Cox.
 So far as patronage Is concerned change in the form of approach to the department need not surely mean abandonment of an outmoded principle. But MT. Cox means that patronage itself in the objectionable sense is to be ended. Jobs will go to the fit and not by pull" The Commissioner attitude in that re- gard confirms the discretion shown by Governor Cross in appointing him. It is but logical and right that the State departments shall utilize the public employment agency which the Legislature has estab- lished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05
Edward o. Goss

The name of Goss has long played a prominent part in the civic and indus trial life of Waterbury. That of Edward O. Goss maintained the fine reputation for good citizenship, democratic good fellowship, and diligence which was estab- lished here back in 1862 when the late Chauncey P. Goss came to Waterbury and founded his family lines in the bedrock of Waterbury industrialism. His death at his home early Monday morning closed a brilliant and certainly entirely success full career He lived to see the firm with which his family name has been so lntl- mately linked over long period of years rise to the top. He lived to see his chil- dren achieve eminent success in their careers.
 Edward o. Goss followed closely in his fathers footsteps. The eldest of seven children he prepared well for the life that was to be his No easy course of instruc- tion did he choose to fit himself for his life's work He went at it the hard way and ultimately as draftsman entered the Scovill Company. His rise to the presidency there was gradual and ac- companied by maximum of effort. Dur ing the busy World War days he was gen. eral manager of the plant. Shortly after his fathers death he succeeded him as president, which office was his to his death
 He entered the Scovill Company just fifty years ago. his death thus terminal ing marvellous father-and-son service record that extends just beyond 75 years. This record will go on, though, as the deceased's brothers, his own children and their children carry the family name ever onward with the progress of the Scovill Company.
 AS public servant E. o. Goss was the same type. He served as both an alder man and an Education Board Member He seldom aspired to public office, but was entirely familiar with governmental service, whether local, state or federal. He gave a son to the Congress of the United States. He was a good booster of his native city. Much of the good that he did was done quietly and without thought of commendation. A truly worthwhile life, most complete one was that of Edward O. Goss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05

Concerning Earl Browder and his reve- lations, or statements, concerning Con- munism the other day, the Hartford Courant has this to say in their editorial columns: "No dependence whatever can be placed in such an attitude" This attitude meaning the Communists pro- fession of devotion to American democ- racy which the writer calls Zip service to democracy. The editorial continues, Tt simply means that the Communists will continue their policy of boring from within, getting into labor movements and peace societies, making converts wherever they can, while chanting that they are not against the American system of gov- ernment. They make a virtue of denouncing capitalism, forgetting that what they are really doing is to denounce and renounce liberty and substitute com pulsion for it. .. If they can SOW seeds Of discord, if they can provide labor to acts of violence, if they can create trouble in any quarter, they think they are com ing nearer to the fulfillment of their desires. If we treated them as the con- munistic government of Russia treats those who raise voice against it, they would not last long, They use the liberty they enjoy here to destroy the very sys- tenn or government that gives them liberty"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05

Harrington who will be called to &C., count for his statement by the DOW CTS that be- and that Harrington took advantage of his position as County Commissioner to sell out the local Democrats because he has a personal axe to grind
 Let me start off, MT. Editor, by using plain language that should be understood by the local Democrats for whom you are the mouthpiece. l think you people have one hell of a nerve to accuse me of selling any, body out. In view of the disclosures recently made, and having in mind the notorious sellout in Waterbury of Martin Gormley for Ned Goss in the Congressional fights not long ago, and also in view of the revela- tions soon to be made, 1t seems to me the height of arrogance to ac- cuse anyone of selling out.
 Let me also state that for your Mayor l have the highest personal regard. shall never forget the kindness he showed a member of my family in recent illness. and know of many other kindly and thoughtful acts he has performed. My feeling is one of sorrow for him in his present predicament, and l regret that he ever became entang- led in such mess.
 Let me also state that the Powers that be- to whom you refer had mo- thing whatever to do with my ap- pointment as County Commissioner. To one Man alone do owe that ap- pointment-A Man who is so far ahead of many of his party that 1t is a shame he has tolerated some of them so long-namely Wilbur L. Cross, Governor of Connecticut.
 Suppose you suggest that an another Grand Jury be invoked to look into my nefarious activities, or that you propose to the Governor that be impeached by the General Assembly. There are those among the Citizens of this Commonwealth who think such action should have been taken sooner concerning others and personally, I have nothing to fear.
 Concerning the statement that I have personal axe to grind with Lonergan, you arc perfectly correct. My reason is that he once sold me out and crucified one of the best friends I ever had or hope to have. Just as l have not forgotten Frank Hayes for his personal kindness to one of mine, likewise I have not for gotten and will never forget the treachery and double crossing of Lonergan.
 Trusting that this will either add fuel to the fire or cast oil upon the troubled waters. I am,
 Yours sincerely,
 CHAS P. HARRINGTON. JR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05

One can appreciate, if he is a true American, the sense of these words. It is rather remarkable, notwithstanding that so many Americans rally to the stan- dard of Communism, actual Communism we mean; system that has been con- demned by His Holiness Pope Plus XI, and long succession of leading world fig ures interested in the common good of all. In an article last week in the Cath olic Review America, J. Edgar Vest field discusses the subject of Communism in America in lucid article titled America Was Built For Communists to Capture. The writer says in part: The flrst assumption that draws our atten- ton is the idea that the Communists have the right to possess the land. They appear on the scene, with their Russian trained agitators, size up a country like America with it's gigantic industrial developments, it's far-flung railroad ap- paratus, it's bounding ocean services, the intending rows of private homes, apart ments, public buildings, factories, roads and the rest Their eyes light on these marvels, and they shout: It's ours we want it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05
Now It's Joe" Tone

The political prognostlcatorS have it now that Labor Commissioner Joseph M Tone will seek the Democratic senatorial nomination, thus making contest of it with Senator Augustine Lonergan of Hartford The way this came to pass was that everyone figured Commissioner Tone was prepared to make formal declaration of his intentions of seeking the nomina- ton of lieutenant-governor last Friday He failed to do this It is further reported that he was in Stamford about the same time that Attorney General Homer S. Cummings was due to return to Wash ington
 The combination of the two does make plausible reading, but when you sift out the facts they seem too much like mere condolences We doubt very much if Commissioner Tone is interested in the senatorial nomination this year That he is interested in that of lieutenant-gov- ernor is Well-knoWn fact. His public announcement to this effect has really been awaited for some time. We still think 1t Will be forthcoming very Soon As to the senatorial nomination it won't 20 a-beggin.
 When all the possibilities have been lined up and moved down. it will un- doubtedly be Senator Lonergan for sec ond term. That the Democrats should consider unseating him is not merely poor politics, but tantamount to dec laration of open war in the camp. This would be disastrous at time when Dem ocratic solidarity is needed not merely for the sake of the party itself, but to pre- serve the new status of affairs in our state government and to insure con- tinuation of policies that are bound to make Connecticut one of the best-govern- ed states in the Union.
 We feel confident that sane leadership will ultimately see that replacement of Senator Lonergan or even an attempt at I: is enough to split the party in many different directions Party lines are never strengthened by dropping a tried-and- rue servant whose efforts have long been hrected towards good purposes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05
| A Book a Day
BY BRUCE CAPTION

It is bit difficult to evaluate in a few words the fruits of a life time of original research. Yet that IS the reviewers problem presented by Professor Charles M. Andrews in his exhaustive worK, "The Colonial Period of American History" (Yale University Press: $4).
 First volure of his study was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1935. It covered the epic story of the set- dement's Of Virginia and Massachu- sets. The second dealt with the founding of Rhode Island, Connec- ticut, New Haven, Barbados and Maryland. Now in third volume Professor Andrews covers New Netherland. the Jersey, the Caro- linas, and Pennsylvania.
 So you have here a sweeping pano- rama of the beginnings of the American republic. It is a mighty canvas, meticulously executed. one ventures that Dr. Andrews investi- gated literally thousands of manu- scripts and sources to piece together this history. What is more, he has interlarded his story with rare analyses of the Old World influences and life behind American settle rnent.
 But If you think that all this is sheer ponderous reading you are mistaken. for Dr. Andrews can write dramatically as well as exhaustively He will bring out fourth and fina volume next fall.--P. q. ?.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05
FROGS OF ARKANSAS
(NeW York Times)

'ANSW 4OAh hiNof
 Friends of the frog will be dis tressed to learn of his unhappy sta- Jus in Arkansas. The North Arkan- sas Sportsmen's Association has set forth his plight in a resolution ad- dressed to the State Game and Fish Commission. He is in the un- classified list. No statute protects him. Residents of other states, espe- cially of Missouri, go into Arkansas, take as many frogs as they please and ship them to St. Louis and Kansas City. The frog population is diminishing. The North Arkansas sportmen say that Missouri and the other invaders gotta quit chasin their frogs aroun'.
 Frog catchers must be considered as frog hunters. They must be lic- ensed. There must be closed sea- son, and the size of the bag must be limited. All admirers of the Amer ican bullfrog, that giant of the tribe expect the Arkansas Game ano Fish Commission to do its duty. The bullfrog is a benefactor. He has been made famous by poets from Aristophanes to Mrs. Leo Hunter He doesn't drink. His hind legs, sad. dle of frog, are joy of the epicure Protect and preserve him. Hum him with decency and restraint while taking care to prevent over. population. When you eat his choic- est part be properly grateful. Obey MT. Walton's order and use him a, if you loved him."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05
Current Comment

It's one way to cure the reces- sio,. Let me alone; want to help these guys.
 Thomas Burton, Detroit, resisting arrest for intoxication as be passed money around to random pedestrians.
 The personal liberty and morals of the world are in the keeping Of. not geniuses, but the ordinary people of the world.
 Rev. Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick. Democracy in population of stupid and predacious men is im- possible.
 Prof. E.-A. Hooton, Hayvard an- thropologist.
 ,.-. Baccarat is a wonderful sport, but 1t is too great a strain on the nerves. Also, 1t is becoming difficult to find expert players. -Amleto Battisti, "sky's-the- limit, gambler, announcing his retire. ment. can't seriously believe that the people of Oregon. have made me an issue in their state or congressional affairs, but I could stand for being made an issue if they would only leave of the Madame Perkins" Frances Perkins, Secretary of La- bor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05

More optimistic predictions are being made as July gets underway We are told that business will soon pick up with more money in circulation However pessi- mistic one has felt, and with good cause, we grasp at straw and hope for better times ahead. If the industries get going, undoubtedly we'll see decided turn for the better in the case Of a pretty run down patient, this country of ours, which should come out on top, all things con- Sidered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05

with a vengeance in his re-elec- ton campaign.
 Modernism takes the form of a movie which Clyde Ellis, . young State Senator, is using in his campaign to defeat Fuller. Ellis claims Fuller has neglected his district, and to impress this charge on the minds of the vot- CTS, Ellis is showing a little movie especially manufactured for the occasion.
 It consists of shots of large and costly federal projects which neighboring Congressman ob- tained for their districts.
 "That shows you, my friends" young Ellis tells his crowds, what Congressman who is on the job in Washington can do for his people. Now I'll show you what my opponent, who has been in office many years, has done for our district"
 With that Ellis flashes on the screen a blank slide.
 Colonial Wage-Hours
 The wage-hour law enacted by the 18th Congress is the first of it's kind in the history of the U. S., but 1t was not the first time by 1892 years that q Congress wrestled with the issue.
 The National Archives has just dug LID the interesting fact that way back in 1776 the Continental Congress legislated on a wage problem. Unlike the current act, however, 1t undertook to fix not minimum but maximum levels.
 Cause of the Founding Fathers action was an offer by South Carolina to pay seamen a wage of $8 month. This. figure was above the scale paid sailors in the Navy, and fearful that the. high pay would lure away sailors and disrupt the Navy, the Con- tinental Congress appointed special committee of five to deal with the matter.
 It acted with dispatch, report ing back in three days. There- ! upon Congress, as recorded in the unearthed reports, proceeded as follows:
 "Thc Congress took into con- sidcration the report of the committee and resolves, that 1t :. be recommended to Capt. Rob- crt Cochran, who is arriving here for the purpose of recruit ing seamen, to pursue the fol-' lowing plan in the enlisting . service in which he is employed by the province of South Caro- lima; that he offer to each able-bodied seaman the wages I of eight dollars per month and < that he pay to them upon en- listing nine dollars bounty, and, upon their arrival in South Carolina, the further bounty of five dollars"
 Captain Cochran was also in-e structed to repair Immediately" to General George Washington for his "advice and direction" and to Conduct his recruiting in such parts of the country as well be the least prejudicial to the Con- tinental service"
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate. Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05
Questions and
 Answers
By Frederick M. Kerby

Enclose three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tion of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be un. dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington. D. c.
 THE EDITOR Q. Who composed The Song ol India?"
 A. Rimsky-Korsakov. It is iron his "Sadko," 1897.
 O.. What is the name of the gar ment worn by Dorothy Lamour ii the role as native in several films, A. Sarong.
 Q. Please tell me how to pre-. serve pork rind for fish bait. A. Soak the brine until wei
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05
Selected Poem
THE BLUES"
(Grace V. Guinan in the New Haven
 Journal-C Courier

fGrace V. Guinan in the New Haven
 Journal-Courier) So you have the blues? Yes, the blues of the sea And the blue dome of Heaven a vast canopy or turquoise and azure; calm mystery Yes you have the blues. There's the blues the snows when the winter night dies, And the breath-takng flight of bright blue but terfes There's a twinkle of blue in a chd's laughing eyes Ycs you have the blues. There's pageant of larkspur, all spangled with dew,
 And the chming and perfume of blue-bels for you; Why, the robes of the Virgin fashioned of blue Yes, you have the blues. There's the wings of the bluebird, the spreading of fans or cobalt and sapphire; and wide rainbow spans And there's blue in the veins of all mother tired hands.
 Thank God, for the blues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05
Daily Almanac

Sun rises 5:25 a.. m; sets 827 D. m day light time)
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 The moon entered the first quarter phase yesterday, the change coming close to a. m. standard tims. This is usually indicative of changeable weather as the change is get- ting close to midday Changeable weather at this season, however, can mean anything
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05
SELLING OUT" TERM CAUSES HOT PROTEST FROM
 MIR. HARRINGTON
July 4th, 1888,

July 4th, 1888, Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 A copy of your issue of July 2nd was sent me with column, written by Edward J. Ryan, In which cer- tain remarks are made to which I hereby take exception. Knowing that you will probably not see fit to publish this letter, am sending copies of it to three other papers in the hope that one may publish it.
 Concerning my recent endorse ment of Archibald McNeil, MT. Ryan states that among other things trouble looms ahead for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05

l. What is the name for molten rock erupted by volcano?
 ?. Name the father of Cleopatra. 3. Has the U. s. Government ever issued three dollar bill?
 4. How many yards are in 1 rod? 5. Who won the 1887 Five Hun dred Mile Memorial Day race at Indianapolis?
 6. Where is the Gobi desert?
 '. What is the name for rays discovered by Roentgen7
 8. Name the president of the new Naval Board, appointed by the Sec retary of the Navy.
 0. Do children born to American citizens, temporarily residing abroad have, American citizenship?
 10. Tn which state was President Mckinley born?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05
A Clean Sweep

It must have been rather drab day It Wimbledon for the British last Satur- lay. Yet they turned out in thousands to witness the finals in the tennis matches toric tennis courts throughout the entire week. For the land of Uncle Sam. though.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05
IN TODAY'S MAIL

This responsible opinions from it's readers Anonymous with the writer's name and address will not be acceped
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05
sHARPE-MINoR IN MUSIC

Sacramento, Cal. (UP) - C. harpe-Minor, Los Aneles, has filed incorporation papers for the music and radio clinic of Los Angeles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Discourse Is pronounced dis korz'; not dis'-kOrs.

toughened, then pack it in 8 twenty per cent solution Of formaldehyde.
 o. When was James Roosevelt commissioned a lieutenant-colone in the U. s. Marine Corps Reserve?
 A. November 13, 1936.
 o. How many months are there in the Coptic calendar year, and what are their names?
 A. The Coptic calendar is di- vided into three seasons: Shalt On- undation composed of the months Thot, Paophi, Athyr, Choiak; Pirit (growing of cropS composed of the months Tybi, MeShir, Phamenot and Pharmuti; and Shomu (harvesD composed of the months Pakhon, Payni, Epiphi and Mesori.
 Q. Is the present business re- cession worldwide?
 A. Reports of the National In- dustrial Conference Board show that world industrial activity reced- ed in March for the seventh consec- utive mQnths. Production declined in Great Britain, France, Germany, Holland and Belgium.
 o. Why is it easier to lift a weight with large pulley than with small one?
 A. Friction is the retarding force when objects are lifted with the aid Of plllleys. A large pulley provides greater mechanical advantage in overcoming friction than a small one. If there was no friction, which is impossible, there would be no advantage in using larger pulley
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05
Literary Gems Fill Congressional
 Record Weeks After Sessions End; Radio Solesnen One Step Behind
 Protocol Officers for BroziI Seonen
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anS HoBERr a ALLEN

Washington July = The halls of Congress have been silent deserted for nearly three weeks but thick issues of the Congressional Record still are appearing at a cost of $55 page to the taxpayer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05
T est Y o UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions Turn to back page for the answers.