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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27
Not That Way, Archie!

Archibald McNeil's reported statement
to the Ridgefield Democratic Town Com
mittee that Senator Lonergan has been
amply provided for with public office and
the salary therefrom for is years is a
pretty feeble, though unusual, argument
for his own candidacy. He virtually says,
ITS my turn" regardless of the meri-
torious service Of the man he would sup
plant. We wonder If he would apply the
same argument~to the President or the
Governor or any other public official who
has served the public WELL
Such an argument will not get passing
glance from Connecticut voters and its
advancement shows state of mind and
attitude which Connecticut voters are
not likely to select as a qualification for
any public office, least of all the import
ant office of Senator. We have a bunch.
TOO, that some of the resolutions ema-
mating from communities or organiza-
lions against Senator Lonergan are
prompted by selfish, self-seeking under
ground candidates who don't dare show
their own ambitions and party disloyalty
openly.
Mr.. McNeil's reference to a boss-con-
trolled convention is an open insult to
hundreds of sincere delegates and citi-
zenS who will select Senator Lonergari
on his proven record of sincere, open
minded, honest, and non-dictated atti-
tude on all legislation for the public good
He can be proud of that record and have
no hesitation about submitting it to the
voters of Connecticut of all parties as a
sincere effort to do what his own con-
science has told him was best in each
instance
The weak effort and argument of those
who would dislodge him may be fair in
politics, but are not in the public interest
or even in the party interest. Those who
make them only hurt their own political
status and detract from the general sup
port which the majority of Democratic
leaders and voters wish to give the most
outstanding candidate for the most i'm
portant office which the party can offer
IN the coming election. Enough of such
tactics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27
Opportunity to Live

The public playground is so common
feature of the modern city that it is hard
to realize that it is still fairly youthful
institution 1t is actually only a little
more than one generation since the first
Fairgrounds were established. This is
called to mind by the fact that July %
has been designated National Joseph Lee
Day" by the National Recreation Asso-
ciaMon, with the Endorsement of Presi-
dent Roosevelt. And if you don't know
who Joseph Lee was, it might be worth
your while to find out
Joseph Lee was a wealthy Bostonian,
the son of an ariStocrat banker. Gradu-
ating from Harvard in the 1905, he de-
cided that he had all the money he would
ever need and that he would devote his
life and his fortune to the promotion OF
play and recreation. He came to this
decision in an odd way. He read in his
paper one day, about group of Boston
boys being arrested for playing in the
streets. 1t was an everyday occurrence,
of course; but, as he said, ITO me it was
as if those boys had been arrested for liv-
ing" So he decided to do something
about it.
Do something he did; and that "some-
thing" was driving, unceasing campaign
to persuade people to provide play space
for children. He made an elaborate study
OF the causes of juvenile delinquency,
helped develop a model playground in
Boston, helped to organize the Playground
Association of America, devoted years of
his life to its service - and, all in all,
gave some $3.50, 900 of his own money to
further the cause.
1t would be a great exaggeration, of
course, to say that Joseph Lee was solely
responsible for the development of the
public playground. But it is indisputable
that he was responsible in vary large
part and that great many thousands
Of children have had decent room to play
in which they would not have had if
Joseph Lee had not lived
We don't build monuments to men loke
that, or devote whole chapters of our his
tory books to them. 1t might be good
thing if we did. For Joseph Lees capac-
ity for getting indignant over wrongs
which were done - not to himself, but
to other people - is one of the finest and
most valuable traits the human race
develops.
The industrial city of the late nine
tenth century, with few parks and no
Fairgrounds with mile on mile of con-
gested housing, inflicted a very great
wrong on millions of people. 1t wasn't,
directly, any of Joseph Lees business;
but because he had that priceless ca
pacity for getting mad over somebody
else's troubles he made it his business
and did great deal to right the wrong.
There are still, heaven knows, plenty Of
similar wrongs to be righted They will get
righted only as we develop and exercise
that same capacity for selfless indignation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27

Everybody is convinced that States
Attorney William H. Blodgett is not
writing letters to the newspapers just to
keep his hand in the game BY and large
the press has indicated that it regards
his writing activities as a prelude to a
definite announcement of candidacy for
some political office on the Republican
ticket: 1t might serve his purpose just as
well If he were to declare himself openly,
put, OF course, that would mean he would
have to name the Office for which he
seeks nomination. And maybe the Itch
field County States Attorney hasn't
made his decision on this matter yet. He
might be DESTROYS of having the party
pick the place for him, once it is con-
needed to give the Democrats a run this
ran. II he proves pretty good campaigner
IN ms letter-writing efforts, then he surely
WIN be that much better when he takes
70 70 the platform for some speech-making.
The trouble lies in the pitfalls that lie in
the path of frequent letter-writers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27

This Is something little different,
for the legislature has been called
into session by the Governor for the
purpose Of getting the jump on
grand jury, which has been con-
vened by Republican district at
torney to consider charges made
against the administrator by Gov
ernor Earle's Democratic primary
opponents.
Apparently, furious efforts have
been and are being made to get
Governor Earle's side of the story
before the public first. The legisla-
ture is controlled by the Democrats
and, presumably, the Governor
would be able to present his version
through them.
The grand jury proceedings might
be delayed so that indictments, If
there are any, would still be pending
at the time Of the election, and
would be a handicap that would
tax the vote-getting powers of the
Governor.
But there is more involved than
the political muture of one man, for
Pennsylvania might, in fact, prove
to be keystone State this year
Formerly a Republican stronghold,
the state may yet be returned to
the Republican fold if the present
issue develops all the possibilities
that are inherent in it.
Governor Earle, not so long ago.
was widely considered strong pos
sibility for the Democratic presi-
Dental nomination, and his friends
have not yet abandoned their OPP
timism over his chances. OF course,
If the grand jury proceedings are
carried out, as feared by Earle sup
porters, his chances for higher Office
will vanish.
Some Of the Earle supporters be-
lieve that the legislature might go
so far as to quash any grand jury
proceedings. 1t is hardly likely, how
ever, that the legislators would go
that far. Such action would precipi-
tate a long legal battle, which would
leave the issue still hot" at election
time.
At any rate, the political limelight
of the nation will be directed toward
Pennsylvania for the next couple
of weeks. Republicans think they
see chance for a victory that
would give great impetus to their
national campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27

There is much comment going the
rounds of the state particularly in the
sections that are serviced bv the Con-
necticut Light and Power Company. On
August l the company discontinues its
fixed or area charge. The next bills that
consumers receive won't tell the whole
story, therefore, for the old rate will be
used to estimate part of the charges. But
inc following bill will be completely esti.
mated on the new rate and until then il
may be just as we'll to reserve opinions,
II they must be made public. Elimination
OF the fixed charge is popular move
ment, provided it means lower bills. If
the decrease is tackled on the bill in
added consumption charges no benefit
accrueS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27
UPHOLD THE MERIT SYSTEM
Hartford Times)

None but politicians Will, or
should, object to the ruling by State
Personnel Director Marsh that
State employees under the merit
system may not serve as delegates
to political nominating conventions.
The Commissioner bases his ruiz
ing upon the contention that to be
delegate to convention is to take
part in a political campaign, which
Is forbidden under the merit system
law.
That is plain common sense. Any
other ruling would make farce OF
the merit system.
The idea of that system was to
take State workers out Of active
politics, to spare them from being
dubbed into contributing to party
campaign funds or helping to get
out the vote on caucus or election
days.
Connecticut either wants the
merit system or it doesn't. 1t would
be futile to have 1t In name and
not in fact. The States organiza-
ton would remain politics-ridden
and the objective sought would not
be accomplished.
Politicians will continually be try
Ing to find ways to get around the
law. They are likely to attempt at
every legislative session to break
down its protection.
1t will be necessary for the friends
OF the merit system to be constant
ly on their guard against all such
efforts and to give their full support
TO those who stand firm against
them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27
Danger Signals

Retiring Commissioner of Education
DR.. Ernest w. Butterfield has issued a
warning to the state. 1t probably won't
be needed, because the state, through it's
legislative body, hasn't shown too much
understanding of the educational prob
lens in Connecticut in recent years. If
it had the General Assembly wouldn't
have tossed the idea of eliminating Nor
NAL School and centering efforts on one
centralized Teachers College as it GER
tainly has. But to get back to DR.. But
terfield's warning; he says the state faces
a shortage of teachers which will compel
local communities to 60 outside the state
for instructors in few years.
Looking at the situation here in Water
bury where long waiting lists are main
tanned, it's hard to see where there ever
will be shortage of local teachers. But
Waterbury is only one out of 1863 towns in
the state. What exists here evidently doesn't
exist in in every community, or DR.. Butter
field surely wouldn't push himself forward
to be picked up as we certainly could If
the criticism was entirely local. We don't
quite see, though, why any shortage of
trained teachers should came about with
not one institution that at New Bril-
tain but four, including the three
Normal Schools, Willimantic, Danbury
and New Haven, continuing operations.
Strictly speaking all four institutions
are now known as State Teachers coll
leges. A few years back the latter three
were to be gradually eliminated as stu
dents completed courses there, the pur-
pose being to center all activities at New
Britain The idea was sound one, but
thanks to legislative interference it flour
ished very briefly. We don't know
whether DR.. Butterfield's statement
about coming dearth of teachers will
boost the stock of multiple teachers col
leges or open the campaign for CONSOLE
dalton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27
Selected Poem
A KITTEN CHAsEs HIS TAIL

tMcLandburgh Wilson in the New York SUM
Beelzebub chases his tail
And frolics in rapturous gee,
1t always is there to avail,
Nor far from pursuit can 1t fee.
We smile at Beelzebub's Joy,
Darwinian, we have evolved;
Though tailless, our pride has ALLOW
For still we have problems unsolved
In fact. from our babyhoods lisp
Throughout the whole length of our years.
We chase but some will-o'-t the wisp
And are not Beelzebub's peers
Our quest disappears from our sight
What profit to rise on the scale
And lose such certain delight?
BeelZebub chases his tail!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27
A Book a Day
A Briton Looks
At the Dictator

We have been deluged these days
with analyses of the dictators, but
you will very likely go long time
before you lay hands on a more
thoroughly exhaustive study than
r. w. Seton Watson's book, "Bri-
tain and the Dictators" Macmillan,
$500
Practical historian, Mr.. Watson
has been keeping a pretty close
eye on the European scene since the
days at Versailles, and he minces
no conclusions. The result Is a jar
ring volume, painting no pretty pic
ture for world civilization should
the totalitarian state eventually
wipe out the democracies.
SIGNIFICANTLY enough, Mr.. Watson
points out, the relationships rose
first In the allied countries, Russia
and Italy. Germany, rising from the
ruins of the World War, is a recent,
If not yet untried dictatorship. But
let no one be mistaken, warns the
author: the world must deal with
all OF them, and firmly.
RUSSIA, Ior example, MIR. watson
AYERS, Is here to stay. He predicts
that the Soviets are certain to WELD
vast influence in the political trends
OF tomorrow. II Duce, he feels, may
WELD even more influence, since he
has already bluffed Great Britain
successfully time and again.
AS for Der Fuehrer, the author
visualizes him as the greatest dam
ger OF all to world peace. This Is
because Hitler, facing growing ten
sion at home, is pressed to more and
more dangerous CANDLES.
Mr.. Watsons thesis, Of course, Is
that In all this Great Britain faces
a herculean responsibility to safe
guard humanity.-r. @. r.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27
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JONAS AND THE UMBRELLA
(Christian Science Monitor)

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What is believed to be the first
umbrella introduced into England
was auctioned there recently in
country town. 1t was bought from
the East by Jonas HanWay about
1850; and for 30 years that stout
pioneer paraded the streets with it,
oblivious to the ridicule that pur-
sued him.
A remarkable man, and re-
markable umbrella. 1t would be diff
ficult to find the counterpart OF
either of them today; for where is
the modern umbrella that can look
forward to its bi-centenary, and
where Is the man who has kept pos
session of the same one for thirty
years?
Yet, with no such system of lost
property offices behind him as we
have, and probably neither by hook
nor by crook, of which 1t is likely
that his brolly is deficient, Jonas
by sheer alertness, and firm con-
centration on the matter in hand
so we must assume-preserved the
alliance intact. Even that famous
specimen, "in color like a faded leaf.
except where a circular patch Of
lively blue had been dexterously let
in at the top" received no greater
devotion from Mrs. Camp.
To the combination of alertness
and courage displayed by Jonas,
posterity owes much. Beneath his
canopy have lowered a thousand
choice varieties of feminine head
gear, which else might never have
been acclimatized; and though men
neglected their opportunity, and
more but dull crop Of "toppers"
and "bowlers" they have at least
acquired in the neat umbrella a
symbol of gentility, worthier than
the sword and more useful than
the "clouded cane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27
Daily Almanac

Moon sets $40 p. m. (dalight time).
Sun rises 5:42 a. m; sets 8:14 p. m. day
light time)
All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes
after sunset
High tide at Milford Thursday, July 20,
100 a. M; low tide, TOO a. m. daylight
time).
This Is the time of the year when highway
fatalities In wild-life mounts. Drive your car
so that you may miss the wandering turtle on
the roadway; the rabbit, squirrel or chip
munk that darts before your vision; the
wheeling bird hat swoops out from the
underbrush; the startled fox that leaps from
cover: the lowly skunk that ignores all horns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27
Important Contest
Gov. Earle of Penn State Seeks to Quash Efforts
to Have Grand Jury Investigate
His Administration.
BOSTON POST

One of the most significant politi-
cal battles of year gets under way
tonight with the opening Of spe-
cial session of the State Legislature
In Pennsylvania. Ordinarily such a
session would attract little national
interest, but this Is not an ordinary
session.
1t has been called by Governor
Earle to deal with serious charges
against his administration. Not that
the Governor, taking cognizance Of
the charges, is determined to have
them investigated openly so that he
may be cleared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR
Exact is pronounced egz-act';
not eks-act'.

through strainer, and add 1-2
tablespoons of powdered plain gel
attn for each pint of liquid. Stir
until dissolved and pour into molds.
This is delicious served in ring
molds with the center filled with
cream or cottage cheese mixed with
finely chopped pepper and chives.
@. Did Charles Darwin originate
the term survival of the fittest?"
A. No; he quoted it from Herbert
Spencer. The quotation occurs in
1.-THE Origin of Species" Chapter
III.
@. Which motion picture con-
tanned a scene showing a battle be-
tween cobra and mongoose?
A. 1.-THE Letter., starring the late
Jeanne Eagels, released in 1929.
This scene originally was part Of a
short German film.
@. Should two male canaries be
put in the same cage?
A. No; they are apt to fight and
seriously injure each other, which
will affect their singing.
@. Can any stars or planets be
seen in the daytime?
A. There are about 20 first mag
nitude stars which are bright
enough to shine through the at
mosphere in daytime with sufficient
light for the eye to detect, If the
pupil is adjusted by being in dark
place, as at the bottom Of a well.
Sometimes the planet Venus Is
bright enough to be seen in the
daytime If one knows where to
look.
If you want a copy of our book
let, SALADS AND SAND
WlCHES", write to the Water.
hurry Democrats Washington Bu-
reau, 1913 Thirteenth Street,
Washington, ID. c. Enclose 10
cents In postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27

ing large sums of money to cap
ture the Republican senatorial
nomination, but the record tells
a different story.
A conservative estimate Of his
payroll is $500 a month. Old
political hands figure that Win
rods electioneeirng will come to
not less than 100000; some place
it nearer 100000. This is q huge
sum in Kansas, where a $50
campaign outlay is a subject for
scandalized attack.
The source of Winrod's funds is
mystery.
He claims he Is obtaining money
from small contributors and from
the sale of literature. But in
siders insist he Is getting his big
money from unknown OUT Of
state quarters plus corporation in
terests who see a chance to take
a sock at the New Deal.
These last elements also are re-
ported to be masterminding his
campaign and responsible for the
silencer on Winrod's previous Nazi
rantings against Catholics and
Jews.
Winrod's campaign opulence ac-
tually goes back several years.
First signs of 1t appeared fol-
lowing a trip he made to Ger
many in 1885. Prior to that he
had lived on a very modest scale,
but after his visit to the Nazi
hierarchy, he suddenly blossomed
forth.
Antecedents
Thirty-nine years old, middle
sized, steely-eyed, and bald with
the remaining fringe Of hair worn
long and curly la William Jen-
nings Bryan-Winrod is an evan
gelist son Of evangelist parents.
For many years his father
preached from the Defenders Cos
pei Tabernacle in Wichita. In his
early years he was bartender,
but got religion, reputedly after
his saloon was hatcheted by Car
RE Nation.
Possessed of powerful,
resonant voice and wise to all
the tricks of the stump spelled,
Winrod is a potent campaigner.
His fav0rite stunt Is to wind up
his meetings with the invitation,
"Come up and shake my hand,
folks. I want to meet personally
each and every one Of you and
to shake your good honest hands.
Come on up, fOlks-all of you;
If you don't, I'll divorce you"
Voice in the wilderness
Up until recently when G. o.
P. Chairman John Hamilton is
sued a sweeping denunciation of
Winrod, William Allen White,
Emporia's beloved crusading edi-
tor, was the only Republican lead
er to join his voice with the men
Of cloth and organized labor
against Winrod.
ALT Landon and the states vet
eran Seantor Arthur Capper have
been strangely silent about VIM
. rod. Friends Of Landon say he
!. has kept quiet for strategical rea-
sons, in order not to hurt the cam
didacy of his young liberal pro-
tege State Senator Payne Rather,
a labor lawyer, whom Landon is
backing for governor. Ratner's
father is a Jew.
Bill White has been belaboring
Winrod in the Emporia Gazette
and in advertisements in other
papers for which he pays from his
own pocket.
In one advertisement in the
Kansas City Star, White warned
his fellow Kansas Republicans
that Winrod was Fascist despite
the fact that at the moment "he
Is so tolerant and pious in his
public utterance, so sweet and
lovely that butter would not melt
in his mouth.
II feel deeply" White con-
tinued, "that the Republican
party in Kansas thsi year should
rise to Its opportunity. But with
Winrod on the ticket to defend
and we must defend him IL we
nominate him-our case Is hope
less.
Copyright, 1888, by United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27

The managers of major league baseball
teams suffer from the same trouble that
affllcts football coaches. They are fired
when their teams lose games, although it
is obvious that not all the teams can win
all the games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27
Questions and
Answers
Copyright is5s. MA
BY Frederick Nj. Kerby

Enclose a three-cent stamp for
reply when addressing any ques-
ton of fact or information to the
Waterbury Democrats Service Blu
reau at Washington. Legal and
medical advice cannot be given.
nor can extended research be un-
dertaken. Be sure all mail is adj
dressed to the WATERBURY
DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU-
REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street,
Washington, ID. C.
THE EDITOR
@. Does California have the
highest mountain in continental
United States?
A. Yes; Mount Whitney in 1nyo-
Tulare county, 14,496 feet above
sea level, Is the highest.
@. Please give me a quick recipe
for a good tomato aspic to be used
In fancy moulds for salads.
A. Take one quart can of toma-
toes, add l chopped sweet green
pepper, 2 stalks of chopped celery,
l medium onion and boil until soft
Season with salt, pepper, pinch OF
cloves and pinch of mace. Rub
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27


l. Which geologic era followed
the Paleozoic?
2. What Is myopia?
3. Which state of the u. 8. has
the smallest population?
4. Is electricity visible?
5. What is an Hawaiian lei?
6. Which state is represented In
Congress by Senator Morris Shep-
pard?
z. To which family OF fish do
paddock belong?
8. What city was the capital Of
Oklahoma, prior to 1912
o. What Is the name for q geo.
metric plane figure with ten sides
and ten angles?
10. Who invented the process OF
printing from movable types7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-27
Current Comment

ED PAGE 49,. -. -. .... -.
I never study before midnight and
I never let studies interfere with my
social life.
Esther Finch, graduating at
IS from the University Of
Pittsburgh.
Our pioneers thought for them
selves; we delegate 1t to specialists.
President william Mathel
Lewis of Lafayette College.