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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
In Today's Mail

Men of merit will be selected be-
cause Of their business ability in
stead Of their capacity for bestowing
the gift Of political patronage. The
vociferous and clamorous objection
against the Manager Plan is from
individuals who are seeking SELF
exaltation or political advancement.
and all of their arguments are Of
the stale and dried variety generally
eminating from campaign politic-
ians.
There is the group Of oppositionists
who for racial reasons do not wart
the Manager Plan, but are satisfied
with the old political patronal sup
port. AS for the Labor advocates
being against the Manager Plan,
they would fare greater compensa-
ton and be safer under the plan.
because they would not be used as
political puppets and made to be
contributors to political campaigns.
Taxpayers are foolish to pay at
tention to recent explosive and false
expressions on the Manager Plan
by would-be self-seekers after po-
litical preference. Those hostile to
the Manager Plan are aware that
by its adoption 1t will mean the
death knell Of political trafficking,
patronage and ward boss-ism.
Even q Council Manager Plan is
not proof against the Vaccinations
Of those not in sympathy with hon
est government, and especially those
of the past Of sinister qualifications.
A typical American town under
the Manager Plan is West Hartford.
Connecticut. For about 20 years the
present tax rate Is less than 20 mills
compared with Waterbury's IS mills
The City Manager Plan was adop-
ted by 10 cities in 1915. and is prob
ably now operative in over TOO cities
and towns. The growth is steady
and not spontaneous.
FRANK B. PARSONS
Waterbury, Sept. 20, 1889
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25

snap away, he asks him to wait
until he ernitS an explanatory
Cheese. It'll" This permits him to
show glistening teeth and put q
natural smile on his facet
American refugee traffic has
been so heavy since the blackout
over Europe that Customs men
here have been more lenient than
at any time since the World war.
And smugglers, they fear have
been having the time Of their
lives.
BROOKS SUGGESTS
DOUBLE THANKS
Walter Brooks suggests this:
"they should exploit two Thanks
givings and double-up that day
for all Americans. Have one
Thanksgiving at home and an
other out. Celebrate twice because
Americans would do well to dou-
ble-stress that day.
Or, If ors must be political
about it, let's have Republican
Thanksgiving one week and a
Democratic Thanksgiving the
next. Opponents OF the Roose-
welt Administration can celebrate
the original date and gnash their
teeth over turkey, admirers of
current Washington politics can
set the day apart for Thanksgiv-
ing of their own. The hotels could
keep score and see which dates
polled the most voteS!"
Every Snowman you canvass
along Broadway reports the
same belief: that light comedies
and musical shows not only are
essential now, but probably the
only entertainment a war-harass
ed public will buy. The class
struggle will have to be shelved
until a later date.
WELLESONIAN
WHIMSY
Orson Welles has discarded
the bulk of his beard, but he
still prefers not to shave down too
closely. Someone asked him the
other night If he shaves each day.
II do" retorted Orson, "but I don't
stand close enough to the razor
It costs a thousand dollars a day
to keep the Normandie In port
here-and that's much cheaper
than risking the hazards of bellig-
erent seas.
Grimmest actors on Broadway
undoubtedly are those perform
ing in Journeys End" They re-
hearsed in that grim dugout scene
where the action takes place for
weeks and didn't need much spur
to realism.
For every haH-hour, the news
boy popped in with such head
lines as armies GO OVER
THE TOP; FRENCH SMASH
MASS ATTACK" and those head
lines weren't concerned with fic-
ton.
That panhandler in the stylish
tuxedo, with high hat and cane
is back on the Rialto beat, plead
ing In an Oxford accent for bak-
sheesh. He's veteran institu-
ton.
The old and the new clashed
the other evening at the Plaza;
those old hanson cabs that have
been plying a losing trade there
for five decades, have been get
ting along very well until now
without tail-light. But the gen.
darmerie decided the other night
that even a horse-drawn chariot
must have some signal to indicate
the stepping brakes. The cabs
have tail-l.ghts now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
scHIAPARELLI QUITS LoDoN

Neutrality-suspicious. OF the most
famous designers, Schiaparelli, has
been forced to close down her Lon
don branch because she cannot
compete with her imitators. For
five years, she has been fighting in
vain to end the menace of copyists
In England, but there is no law
here against another designer
copying SchciaparelN model and
selling it for a fraction of the price
Fof the original.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
POLITICAL SHYLOCKS SCORED
IN LETTER BY FRANK
b. PARSONS
~ TIC EOAtOE,
Waterbury Democrat

Waterbury Democrat
In bringing about a system that
will result in economical manage
ment and minimum Of Squander-
ing of public funds and to impress
society with the necessity of a
change in City Management, the
completely and sociology Of the City
should be noted, as the moral at
mosphere of a community Is known
by their previous acts and the per-
sons they elect to represent them,
who have the characteristics Of their
constituency.
Political party control of govern
ment is excellent If the human ele-
ment factors contribute to regulate
the municipal finances with econ
omy, integrity, and stability. When
public offices are used for political
and self agrandizement, it's pure
malfeasance in office and should not
be condoned by taxpayers. Unfor-
tunately and belatedly we have re-
allied at enormous cost the MAIN
tenance Of a ring Of conspirators,
and the electorate were finn
TANNED from year to year.
We in Waterbury have been we'd
ded to political Shylocks who have
mishandled finances to the sorrow
and detriment of taxpayers for 20
years. The human element has been
tested in that time and found
wanting in its capacity to maintain
a decency in economical manage
ment because political patronage
had to be maintained to bolster pc.
litical party loyalty.
It's no hearsay nor newspaper
propaganda, as was stated in years
gone by, but cold, justified facts
that we know now, brought to the
surface the nefarious conduct ir-
respective of political party adher-
ents.
Being as we taxpayers are direct
ly concerned and are obliged to foot
the expenses and no way to escape
them, it's the height of want Of
understanding and criminal weak
ness to continue to depend on a use-
less patchwork charter that has
been a base for illegal decisions, that
defies identiflcations and beggars
descriptions. We live but never
learn.
AS we have recently learned by
court procedure, it is not too late
to rectify our stand. We should not
further toy with political party
management in municipal affairs,
You cannot rely on the out-worn
charter the human element brought
into being for their own united adj
vancement.
Being as we have run the entire
range and extent of rottenness and
misuses of public funds by humans
active in political party movements.
it should dawn on taxpayers that
the time has come to change the
management of our city from sys-
tenn Of political patronage and In
stall the Council Manager form Of
government tn conduct our affairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
WRITER THINKS THE MAYOR
is BEARING DOWN TOO
HARD ON NEW BROOM
Pierpont Heights.
Sept. 23. 1889.
iitor of The Democrat:

Editor of The Democrat:
I wish to take the statement Of
the, now acting mayor, the Hon.
Patrick M. Perriello to task. to wit,
the article which appears in the Fri
day issue of The Democrat Of Sept.
20 on Page 8. In which he claims
that men on the payroll of the
city should not be applying for aid
so soon after being discharged. AS
understood the situation the men
are on q "a hour a week basis which
nets the large sum OF $500 per
week, much lower than the pay set
by WPA as an existence wage.
The reason why these men are
applying for aid Is that they viii
have to wait at least three weeks
before there viii be any aid forth
coming, so don't think that they are
letting any grass grow under their
feet. It Is all well and good for
a man who Eeeives the salary Of
the mayor to talk economy. ! wish
Won would see some Of those poor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
. HlGHLlGHTS FROM
LATEST BOOKS
Mailman Brings
Gold to Suffer


Johann august suffer arrived IN
California from Switzerland Just
100 years ago. won the United
States It's first hrm foothoid ON
the Pacific. He was an incredibie
character( adventurer, gentle-
gentleman, voluptuary, dremer.
James Peter Zoilinger brings
him TO life again In notably
definitive biography, "Sutter
lOxford University Press: $500.
Story OF Suffers gold discovery
Is excepted briefly here:
Suddenly, on Jan. %, i848, during
one of these cloudbursts, Marshall
arrived at the fort and wildly de-
manded the whereabouts of Suffer.
Always mysterious man. the effect
of reckless chase of SO miles on
horseback Trough a slashing rain
storm, his picturesque buckskin
dress, his vide-brimmed hat and
Mexican serape, all this gave him
the appearance of a mailman. Drip
ping with water, despatched. with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25

men and all the red tape they have
to 60 through before they are grant,
ed the aid with which the city gives.
It would be well II the mayor would
seat himself In the receiving room
in the basement Of city hall any
day of the week and see Just what
these men have to go through for
a little aid. While most heartily
agree that the city yards payroll
is, shall we say over-Staffed, why
take 1t out on the poor unfortunate
people. AL well and good, weed out
the undesirable and let It go at
that.
am working for the WPA and I
am in sympathy with the men
otherwise would not take the trou-
BILE to write these lines. It seems
to me that the mayor is bearing
down just a little too hard on tn,
new broom
Respectfully yours,
r. =. SMITH
On the Voting List.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
a lot Of fun and everybody loves

a lot Of fun and everybody loves
it,"
Brother" replied Douglas, ut
may have been the custom In
the past and everybody may love
IL, but this time we're walking
out of here. I don't galIop. I'm
glad to stay ON this horse ut q
walk"
But Douglas galloped anyway
Some $50 cowboys behind the
leaders didn't know about Doug
las qualms, and with loud "yipis'
dug in their spurs and rushed
the leaders into q dead run be-
fore them. Grabbing for leath-
er, Douglas hung on and wound
up at the end iniraculousIy still
in the saddle.
He was proud Of himself. but To-
cal newsmen were disappointed.
"You sure let me down." one
Of them told him. II had q
special wire set mp all ready TO
flash . story that Justice Of
the Supreme Court had been
thrown by . cow pony. II would
have made q great story"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Selected Poem
FALLING APPLES

(By Harold vinal in The Christian Science Montor)
There is no sound like that Of apples falling
Down through the frost Of an autumnal night,
calling
Through summer meadows then, when the waning
light
OF afternoon runs down to muted amber
And in the pencied dusk, silence Is Deep
Through the cool, red enchantment Of September,
The sound of apples wakens us from sleep.
This sound OF falling apples after reapng
Across the night is i:,e no other sound
Between the dusk and dawnrise they lie heaping
A crimson beauty on the waiting ground
Flnging a fragrant altar on a dusk
Half amber bali the hnTnnd xrAnt - musk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25

I. In which State are the Carls-
bad Caverns?
Z. Who was the first woman to re-
ceive the Distinguished Flying
Cross?
8. Name the colors in the flag OF
Fire (Irish Free State).
4. In what year did Lief Ericsson
discover Newfoundland?
S. What is the correct pronuncia-
ton of the word gondola?
6. Where is the isle Of Patmos?
7. Where Is the original copy OF
the Declaration Of Independence?
8. Which Of the Twelve Apostles
betrayed Jesus?
9. which English Queen had II
children?
10. Name the British Ambassador
to the U. -.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25

Alps is not going to be the walk
away expected.
COWBOY JUSTICE
Scrappy Supreme Court Justice
William Douglas has been in a
lot of tight fixes in his life, but
never in a tougher one than as
guest of honor at the Baker, Ore.
rodeo this summer.
While visiting relatives in Baker
he was persuaded to lead the
parade that opened the show, and
before he knew it found himself
attired in flaring leather chaps,
red silk shirt and a ten-gallon hat,
astride a COW pony. But the horse
was docile and after the first few
uneasy moments Douglas had
grand time - until the procession
neared the exit Of the arena.
There the rough riding stunts
were staged. A rodeo official rid
ing beside him leaned over and
whispered, when we get to that
post it's the custom to clap our
spurs into the horses and gallop
break-neck through the gates. It's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25

They say the worst of us has some good
quality or saving grace. No one seems
able to define the personality or character
of Hitler, and he Is said to be completely
immoral What would you say his saw
ing grace was?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
A shin photo


grapher offers
this sidelight on
his gangplank
subjects; one Of
I h e m o S I
obliging, h e
says, is Joseph
A. Davis, u. s.
Ambassador to
Belgium. T h e
Ambassador all
SO is fastidious
about looking
cheerful q n d
clipper. Before
he signals a
camera man to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25

Connecticut, it is said, has the most to
show at the Eastern States Exposition in
Springfield, and Waterbury, the brass
center, no doubt adds much in the line OF
products to the exhibition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Questions
and Answers
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BIZ kHEDBklC "a. kEHBy
Enclose Q three cent stamp for
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THE EDITOR.
q. am q British subject who
came to the United States on q
visitors visa in June, 1924, and
married a girl and we have four
children. We own our home and ]
would like to become citizen. How
should I proceed?
A. Aliens who cannot show proof
Of legal entry to the United States
can sometimes get record Of. regis
try. Any alien, not ineligible 70
citizenship, who entered the u. s..
before July /, 1924, and has resided
in this country continuously, who
has q good moral character and Is
not subject to deportation, Is eligi-
BILE for record of registry. The
fee is ten dollars. Application blanks
may be obtained from the Commits
sioner Of immigration and Natural
ization, Department Of Labor. WASH
ington, D. G.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
In New York
nY aEoRaE ROSS

New York, Sept. 25.-All Around
the Town: Sidewalk cafes and
bright awnings are in winter stor-.
age; falls here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
Washington Merry-G o-Round 5
U REV PEARSON
ROBERT & ALLEN

Intelligence dispatches
the single blows dealt the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR
Do mot say, "A girl by the
name Of Edith"; say, "of the
name" or better, "a girl
named Edith"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-25
What's Your |. O.?

Can you answer seven Oh
these test questions? Turn TO
last page for the answers.
Evening star., 1939-02-07
Symphony Campaign
For $4,000 Planned
To Reach 10000
Solicitations to Begin
Next Week; Teu at
Carlton Tomorrow

Volunteer workers in the ninth
annual drive to raise $111,00 for
the 1939-40 season Of the National
Symphony Orchestra today were
completing preparations to solicit
approximately 10000 Washington
mans in the campaign opening next
week.
Thomas P. Morgan, jr., general
chairman, announced pre-campaign
activity this week will center around
two events, a tea for workers at the
Carlton Hotel tomorrow at pm.
and special rehearsal of the Ma
tional Symphony Orchestra Satur-
day afternoon in Constitution Hall.
TomorroWs tea will be the first
general assembly of all workers. In
structions, prospect cards and liter
ature will be distributed at that
time. Mrs. Tracy Dows, member of
the National Symphony Orchestra
Association Board of Directors, is
chairman of arrangements for the
tea, assisted by Mrs. David r. Craig
and Mrs. Charles c. Glover. jr.
BY special permission of DR.. Hans
Kinder, conductor Of the National
Symphony, a portion of the Satur-
day rehearsal, in which the orches-
ira will prepare for Sundays con-
cert, will be open to campaign work.
ers and members of the association.
Parts of the rehearsal, usually closed
to visitors, will be broadcast over the
Evening star., 1939-02-07

four local radio stations at 1:30 pm.
Mr.. Morgan said those planning
to attend the rehearsal should be
at the D street entrance to Consti-
tuition Hall not later than 1:20 pm.
Saturday.
Headquarters for the campaign
have been established at the Carlton.
Formation of campaign committees
will be completed this week.
Evening star., 1939-02-07
Brain TwizzIers

An eccentric old man made a
practice of keeping his money in
little boxes around the room in
which he lived. He had one box for
his rent money, one for his food
money and two others which con-
tained money for miscellaneous pur-
poses.
At one time the total amount of
money in all the boxes was $40. Be-
cause of changes in the amount of
rent the old man had to pay and
changes In his food and other costs
Of living, he had to change the
Evening star., 1939-02-07

films which are no longer available
to the general public. They will also
include 1.-THE Making Of q King"
produced in 1885, with Emil jan
nings as star. The other films to be
shown are what Price Glory?" by
Lawrence Stallings; Robin Hood"
with Douglas Fairbanks, ST., and
Greed" Eric Won Stroheim's i'm
Evening star., 1939-02-07
PIuoue for Deere Asked

A resolution authorizing an ap-
preparation of $1,000 for installation
of a plaque in the Department of
Agriculture Building commemorate
ing the invention of the steel plow
by John Deere in 1887 was intro
duced yesterday by Representative
Johnson, Republican, of Illinois.
Evening star., 1939-02-07

second series Of the current year.
The series will open February IS
at $3.50 o'clock, with one of the most
famous pictures ever made by the
picture star, Emil Jannings, '"The
Last Laugh" which represents the
silent film at its best.
The five forthcoming programs
which will also be given at Pierce
Hall will present revivals Of famous
Evening star., 1939-02-07
Garden Club Elects

LA PLATA, Md, Feb. Z (SpeciaD
Mrs. Frank Jack Fletcher is the
newly elected president Of the
Charles County Garden Club.
Other officers are: Vice president,
Charles S. Smith; secreary, Miss
Marguerite E. Simmons, and secre-
tary, Mrs. James w. Wills.
Evening star., 1939-02-07

pressive perturbation Of Frank Nor
ris' "McTeague."
These memberships are available
at the Office Of the Film Society, 1874
r street, telephone Metropolitan 1884
where full Information may be OBJ
tanned.
Evening star., 1939-02-07
Film Society Set
For New Series

The Film Society of Washington,
now in its second season, and which
has just completed its first series
for 1889 of five outstanding mo-
ton picture programs at Pierce Hall,
announces the five pictures for the
Evening star., 1939-02-07

be with the comparative, thus: Jack
is richer than any other of my
friends"
Send a self addressed, stamped
envelope for the leafet, Business
English" 1t is free.
Evening star., 1939-02-07

Lenningrad, Russia, has q new
apartment building for the aged.
Evening star., 1939-02-07
jolly Polly

A Little Chat on English
By JOS. ]. FRISCH.
J. w. D.-"Jack is the richest OF
all my friends" is the correct form,
not Jack is the richest of any of my
friends" If any is used, it should
Evening star., 1939-02-07
P0SLAm IS YOURS
FOR A BETTER
COMPLEXION

Now you can have the benefit of this
concentrated, yet gentle ointment to
care for your skin. Used for years by
many physicians and nurses to relieve
the distress of eczema and similar skin
irritations, it has been found to be
equally valuable for unsightly surface
pimples and blotches. You need only
try q single box to be convinced, be-
cause Poslam works fast, penetrating
the outer layers of the skin, soothing
and promoting healing. Get box to-
day from your druggist, only SOC and
improve your complexion.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-08-01

230-Broadcas WREC Broadcasting Station 80 minutes
3:00-Adjoun the Parade.
430-Bigges history the organization parag
the popular Jackson terminating Bailey
Park.
PICNIC -. *@T 2 o.
All lodges asked take the parade floats
There will be the best decorated
float, etc.
EVENING SESSION
7:00-Reassemble.
Scripture Prayer M. Sanders, Vcksburg,
Senior Choir Beulah City, Col
lege HILL Jackson and Parish Street. Jackson.
All solo, duet, and quartet contestants who wish take
Address-Hon. E. P. Booze, Mound Bayou, Miss.
FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 49, 1889
9:00-Grand Lodge called to
Scripture and Prayer, Rev. w. O. Woulard Hatiesburg,
Miss.
Song-Congregation
Guest Speaker Addess-President VIM H. Bell, President
Alcorn A. & M. College.
introduced by Prof w. w. Blackburn, Jackson Miss.
Introduction of Visitors.
Juvenile Program
Miscellaneous.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
13O-Banquet.
The banquet will be arranged by the Lodges
Mr. John H. Knew, F. S.
LET DOWN YOUR BUCKET WHERE YOU ARE
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-08-01
WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST IS, 1889

S:o0-Meetng of the Executive Board
1O:30-Opening of the Supreme Lodge.
Song-Congregation
Scripture and PrayerThe Rev W. H. Whiting Chap
lain. k~. y xNsa
Supreme Lodge called to order by Dr. Miller Supreme
President
Supreme Lodge arranged in ritualistc FORM Prof l. E.
Edwards. 81 N ~Y
acknowledgements President Supreme Custodian and State
Organizers.
All delegates must go before the enrolment
report their lodges
LODGE OF SoRROW-Prof l E. Edwards list vice-pre-
dent, presiding
SOng-COngregation
Address-"OUR DEAD"-Nr F. Huddleston Supreme
Inspector of Afro-American & Daughters
Solo-Prof. c. H. Thurston.
Address of Euogy-Rev. w. P. Whitfield.
Signs & Symbos-Mr. C. L. Johnson Supreme lecturer
Afro-American Sons & Daughters.
Report of Executive Board.
u :00-ADJOURNMENT
1:OO-Reassemble. Prof l. E. Edwards, presiding
Introduction of Supreme Row Smith lack.
Miss.
Supreme Presidents Address, - * 80 - *
ReSponse-Rev A. B. Keeling
SooNlrs. Charlie w. Stewart Supreme Secretary Yazoo
City, Miss. ~
Introduction of the Custodian A. Greer Supreme
Custodians Address.
keSponseMrs. Lillian P Rogers president State Assoca-
ton for Coored Teachers, Indianoa, Miss
OPEN FORUM: I'm View of Our Standardized Iospa
Should Sick Dues Be Discontinued"
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-08-01

= PROGRAM =
EVENING SESSION
8:O0-Reassembe.
Song Service-Farish Street Baptist Church Choir.
Invocaon-Rev Bevey Shaw, District Sup, Jackson Dis
trict Methodist Episcopal Church.
REORGANIZATION Local Lodges Mr. John Knew Mas
ter of Ceremonies, Jackson Mississippi
Response behalf of the Grand Lodge Prof l. E. Edwards.
ADJOURNMENT.
THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST II, 1889
8:O0-Depuy School, Mr. s. NJ Rogers presiding lndanoa Miss
all this
meeting.
9OO-Opening Lodge Huddleston Presiding
l~ A.
Scripture and Prayer, Rev. E. NJ H. Bradley Pastor Clarks
Street Baptist Church, Jackson Miss
Supreme Lecturers AddressC l" Johnson Yazoo City,
.... Miss. ..l ~-w MSMaEa&
Comforting Degree-F Huddeson, Rogers, E. Ed
wards, Cister L. johnson John
Address-Miss F. O. Alexander, jackson, Miss.
Selection Quartet-Jackson Jubilee Singers.
Solo-Mrs. Lucille Stewart Yazoo City, Miss
Lodges organized in rituaistic form.
IL :OO-ADJOURNMENT
1:30-Reassembe
Selection-Congregation.
Scripture Prayer, A Holland, PASTOR Central M.
E. Church, Jackson, Miss.
Selection-Mt Olive Quartet Vicksburg Miss
Selection-Soo Duets Quartets
Introduction of Principal Speaker Prof l. E. Edwards
Annual Address, Mr. S. NJ Rogers, State Organizer, Indian
OLA MISS RSsk a