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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
Now Time for Performance

One hundred per cent of the electric power facilities of the state of Tennes- see are now publicly owned Public ownership of power, for 50 years dream of the comparatively small coterie of it's packers, is today reality throughout one of the 48 states. In Wall Street office, while 200 representatives of the IVA and the 34 cities, towns, and elec- trical cooperatives of Tennessee looked on, David E. Lilienthal, IVA director, passed over to Wendell Willkie, president of Commonwealth and Southern, check for $45, 5,0OO,0OO. And privately owned electric utilities moved out of the state of Tennessee Public ownership had won its first statewide victory.
 "There is no more power controversy" said Lilienthal. "The propaganda period is over. It is now the time for per- formance" And SO it is. The IVA was created May 18, 1883. For six years the twin struggles have been going on - the struggle against nature in building the great dams across the Tennessee river system, and the struggle against human nature as the privately owned utilities fought to keep their place in this gigantic field. Now in Tennessee the public oWn- ership principle has won out. The Strug- gle is over Now the new stystem is on trial.
 The government has it's yard-stick Li- lienthal believes that within five years half the country will be getting power at IVA rates not because of the direct com petition of other TWAS, but because IVA vii cI, hot ho course, remains to be seen. But most inn mediate will be the trial of IVA itself.
 "We have made good our assurances to Congress that the business would be self liouidating," says Liienthal With the completion of dams already provided for by 1946-47, IVA will be fully self-support- ing and will then no longer require appro- priations of new capital from Congress" We shall see. Willkie, whose stubborn defense of his corporation against what is to him "unfair and subsidized govern ment competition" won praise even from his opponents, says no. He is skep- tical of the government operation, espec- ially if the government will operate under the rules it has laid down for private util- ities as to bookkeeping, tax charges, and financing.
 He doubts that public utilities can render as good and as cheap service as private companies without burdening the general taxpayer with perpetual subsidy load. Lilienthal says they can.
 At last, IVA having been placed on statewide "going" basis, we have a chance to find out. This gigantic experiment in public ownership should be watched closely.
 Naturally cheap power can be pro- duced and distributed if the general taxpayer simply pays the deficits which make low rates possible. On the other hand, perhaps IVA will now actually be- gin to pay back the cheaply borrowed cap ital advanced by the government, as well as provide it's own running expenses. It is national job of administration and of bookkeeping, both of which the taxpayer and consumer ought to watch with re- doubled interest now that it is actually and finally his business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
war will be the chief problems fac- ing the United States.
 MISSISSIPPI POLITICS

war VIII be the chlef problems tac- ing the United States.
 MISSISSIPPI POLITICS
 During winter months, two men from Mississippi sit in the Uni- ted States who are as opposite as Charlie Chaplin and Maurice Che valier.
 One, "The Man" Bilbo, is ob- scure, small and a Roosevelt sup porter. The other, Pat Harrison, is tall, statesmanlike, and grandstanding Roosevelt hater.
 There was day when Pat Har- rison, nicknamed "The Gulfport Orator., was the terror of Hoover Republicans. His wit was legion. Now, pontifcal and important, he sides more often with the Repub- licans than the Democrats.
 Even more bitter than his hatred of Roosevelt, however, is Pat Har- rison,s hatred of his Senate col- league, Theodore Bilbo.
 The hatred is mutual. And this week the two Senators fight 1t out in a run-off election in Mis- sissippi which may decide their future fate, plus the character of the Mississippi delegation to the next Democratic convention.
 The candidates for Governor of Mississippi are Paul Johnson, sup- ported by Senator Bilbo and Mike Conner, a former Governor, sup ported by Senator Harrison. There was a day when ex-Governor Conner tried to unseat Pat Har- rison. But today all that Is for- given. Pat is so sore at Bilbo that he is actually out working for Conner, the man who once tried to get his Senate seat. Pat would do anything to defeat Bilbo's candidate, Johnson.
 The results of the election will be important. If Johnson becomes Governor, Tat Harrison will have a tough time being reelected in 1942. It will mean the bouncing of every Fat Har- rison henchman in Mississippi.
 A Johnson victory also will mean a Roosevelt delegation to the l940 convention, while Conner election will mean that Pat Harrison will be the "fa- vorite son" of the Mississippi delegation.
 NOTE-This weeks run-off is merely the Democratic nomina- ton for the gubernatorial elec- tion next November. But in Dem- ocratic Mississippi the actual elec- tion is mere formality.
 Copyright, 1889, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28

The melancholy days are here for the schoolboy. Two months of unfettered freedom are about to end. Once more his face must shine each morning; every hair must lie in place before he leaves for the schoolhouse. Routine replaces leisurely obedience to commands and duties. To the average boy and girl there just is no good reason for school keeping in session. But once the first few days are passed, the system becomes less obnoxious and new vistas open up inviting paths.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
Current Comment

Should the great European pow. CTS find substantial foothold in ths west, we should be back, not in the 18th century but the 18th. Assistant Secretary of State Adolf A. Berle.
 We are touching close to the crucial struggle of our times - the struggle between individual freedom and the advance of civilization on the one hand, and ruthless suppress sion and a new dark age on the other.
 Assistant Secretary of State Fran cis B. Sayre.
 I suppose if you can survive four wives, you should take a crack at a fifth, but the answer for me is mo"
 John Barrymore.
 It would seem that some of them tmembers of U s. Chamber of Commerce) don't believe in this economic system.
 Secretary of Commerce Hop-
 kins.
 Ire dictators leave ne co little time for reading.
 Prime Minister Chamberlain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
. HIGHLlGHTS FROM LATEST BOOKS
With Judas
 In Jerusalem

Jerusalem in the days before the
 Crucifixion "a city teeming with
 people, 8 city torn by hatred. fear,
 a city rejoicing in the coming of
 the Savior. This is the picture
 Eric Linklater skillfully depicts in
 his. novel Judas" (Farrar and
 Rinehart: $2). Juras explains his motives for betraying Christ in the
 following quotation. T did what did because I had to. Not for money. All the money in the world couldn't have paid me for what I did. You say I loved Him, and that's true. Truer than you think. Because loved Him as a child loves anything that gives it life.
 "He gave me peace of heart |. Till He began to change-and He did change. He said, long ago, that He had not come to bring peace but a sword, but I didn't believe Him. He had said Blessed are the peace-makers. Blessed are the meek He had no need for swords.
 But then I saw it was true, and He was going to set man against His father, and make his household his enemies. And that was not peace, but war and death. Ana how could I love death and the teaching of death?
 "I saw Him scattering money on the floors of the Temple and that was destruction. 1 saw . man killed and that could have happened to us all.
 "so gave Him up. and I saved the people from death. gave Him up. though I loved Him. and ! saved the life of all the people |of tho city,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28

1. What body of water separates the Philippine Islands from the coast of China?
 2. For what college degree do the initials J. s. D. stand?
 3. Which of the cities Philadel- phia, Boston or Cleveland had the first traffic control lights?
 4. What is the name for the loss of the sense of smell?
 5. Name the horse that defeated War Admiral in a match race, held at the Pimlico Race Track, Balti- more, Md.
 6. Name the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board.
 '. For whom were the Philippine Islands named?
 8. What is the date of Armistice Day?
 g. What is the correct pronuncia- tion of the word robust?
 10. Where is the highest point of land in North America computed from sea-level?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say . conservative
 estimate; say, moderate estimate"

A. It may be hardened somewhat by the addition of about one per cent of dextrine to the plaster of paris, prior to casting. Although it hardens the surface somewhat, it does not greatly increase the strength of the cast.
 @. How many women have been appointed or elected to the U. S. Senate in succession to their de- ceased husbands?
 A. Mrs. Hattie Caraway of Arkan- sas and Mrs. Rose McC. Long of Louisiana are the only ones in the Senate.
 o. Is 1t possible for a Canadian who was admitted for six months visit in the United States, to stay here if she marries an American citizen?
 A. No. She must return to Can- ada and apply to the American con- sul for admission as an immigrant alien wife of an American citizen. She should take with her the mar riage license, proof of her husbands American citizenship and proof that he is financially able to keep her from becoming a public charge.
 o. Why was Senator Ben Till. man nicknamed "Pitchfork Ben?"
 A. Shankle in American Nich. names" says the title was given to him because of his sharp tongue, especially in speeches against Grover Cleveland, whom he disliked exceed ingly. Tnlman's tongue, like 8 pitchfork, spread many uncompli- mentary stories about his political enemies.
 e. What is the address of the American Kennel club? A. 22l Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y.
 o. Who owns the Mt. Washing ton Cog Railway?
 A. The Boston and Maine R. R.
 o. When did the Roman occupa. tion of Britain begin?
 A. In August, 55 B. C., when Jul jus Caesar crossed the Strait of Dover with two legions, numbering about 10000 men. Caesar remained only about three weeks. The con- quests of Claudius took place in 4S to 53 A. D. But the real occupation and subjugation took place in IF to 145 A. D. The end of Roman rule came in 40 A. D.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28

And hand in hand with the establish ment of new street signs in the city should go determined effort to rip out the last remaining vestige of the troll ley car, the few remaining rails that break through the pavement on several thoroughfares. There aren't many rails left, to be sure, but what are still with us are nuisance and in rainy weather oftentimes dangerous travelling condi- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
battle. WAR CONFERENCES

WAR CONFERENCES
 The secret conferences being held at the State Department with the heads of different government bureaus deal chiefly with soften- ing the effect of war upon the United States when it breaks in Europe.
 One important plan is to pro- tect stock exchanges from the immediate withdrawal of Euro pean cash, which would send stock and bond quotations to rec- ord lows. To offset this, stock ex- changes will be closed immediate ly in case of war.
 Another important question is the movement of U. s. naval ves- sels, how many ships to send fur ther into the Pacific, and how many to leave around the Pana- ma Canal and U. s. islands in the Caribbean.
 The Navy probably will send ships immediately to stand guard over Bermuda, the Bahamas, Ja- maica, the French and British West Indies-not for the purpose of helping the French and British, but to prevent Italian and German bases from being established on any of these islands.
 In the event of war the Presi-
 dent expects to call Congress within six weeks, or less, to ask for revision of the neutrality law
 to permit, among other things, the shipment of airplanes to France and Great Britain.
 MERRY-GO-ROUND
 Colonel Louis Johnson, slave driving Assistant Secretary of War, has done so well his job of planning for the mobilization of industry in wartime that very little work remains. The plan should click into action almost automatically Whether right or wrong, the British are not par- ticularly worried about subma- rines this time. They place great confidence in their submarine det- tectors. Airplane bombardments of merchant shipment will be far more worrisome. Diplomatic dispatches received here report that Hitler is placing chief reli- ance on the war advice of General Goering, who tells him Britain and France can be brought to their knees by quick air raids. He also advises that the German air force could sink the British mer- chant fleet. War Department surveys show that the needed of skilled mechanics in the event of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
Daily Almanac

Sun rises e:i4 a. m; sets 7:3s D. m. day light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 High water at Milford Tuesday, Aug 20, l2:l2 low water, 6:4 daylight time).
 Look for a frost the week of Labor day. According to our reckoning based on the ar. rival of the katy-dids locally. that's just about when the first chill arm of the cold season will stretch over the lana, warning of . new season on the wing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
Questions and Answers
By FREDERICK M. kERBY


 Enclose . three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information Co the Waterbury Dem0crat's Service Bu. reau st Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un. dertaken. Be sure all man is ad- dressed Co the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE 3D. REAU, l01a Thirteenth Street, Washington. Q. c.
 THE EDTT0R e. What kind of wood is used for barrels?
 A. Generally well seasoned oak, but sometimes softer woods. largely ufacture of barrels and methods of fl. A circula telling about the man. cleaning them may be obtained by sending a stamped. self-addressed envleope to our Service Bureau, 1913 18th street, Washington, D. c.
 o. What is the Goncourt prize? A. A French prize for a work of fiction.
 e. Name some farm products used in the automotive industry. A. Cotton, cotton linters. wool. mohair, cattle hides. hog fat and hai, sugar cane, corn, soy beans, faxseed, turpentine and beeswax are among the principal ones. / @. Can the surface of plaster of pals ornaments be crystallized?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28

to read this, but bow to the inevitable axe of economy. We must count our pen nies these days; let's hope this saving will enable us at later date to return to the type of report that has proved so interesting in the past.
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the title on the cover-the pag- es are blank in- side!
 The Riviera's c To W n, Joe E. L e W is, h a s a W 8 y W i t h drunks. A stew kept interrupt ing his act the other night un- til Lewis could mt out shout him. Do me a favor," he snap ned "Gn nllt. tn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York-Aug. 28-Around the Town: The gullible are biting for a pamphlet that is being peddled on the streets, purported to have been written by Governor Dick inson. Den of Sin and Vice" is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
Selected Poem
MY LITTLE TOWN

MY LITTLE TOWN lth McAuley Thorne in the New York Sum To some town means money, The whirr and hum of wheels, Metallic, cold prosperity
 Proved by big business deals. But to me town means friendships, The touch of helping hand, Contact with those who love me And hearts that understand. A town must hold some sorrow For dreams and loves that died For heartbreak draws friends closer Till joy is magnified. And though I long to travel To cities of renown, God grant my feet return me To my little friendly town
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
Washington Merry-Go-Round
NIA sssviee. 1ne'
D R E w PEARSON ROBERT S. ALLEN

it's relation fiend.
 nominate elect the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
DOUBLE TALK FROM BOSTON

No wonder Jerry Colonna, the man with the handle-bar mous- tache and double-talk that is as uneven as a back country-road, is so delft at executing the English language. He earned about pain full English from his father, who is a court interpreter in Boston.
 Alec Templeton, the blind pia- mist, was telling a group the other night that he can pick his favorite records by running his thumbnail along the sound-track while the disc revolves. A musical Braille system of his own. Incidentally, Templeton's blindness once drove him into hopeless penury. Now a single piano engagement nets him a thousand dollars!
 The boys who keep their ears close to the grapevine would have us know that Al Capone has set- tied handsome annunities on each member of his family and will be far from penurious when he emerges from the hoosegow.
 Someone reminded George M. Conan the other day that once his name was synonymous with Broadway. And now" he retort- ed, Broadway is synonymous with Hot Franks and Chinatown buss- es!"
 A curiously incongruous sight, on the eve of headlines augering was in Europe, was to see Eng fish, French, German and Italian steamers berthed almost side by side in the lower New York har- bor. And farther up the river were two American destroyers, just idling by.
 INSURANCE THAT
 DOESN'T EXIST
 Was 1t sartorial coincidence or by design that John Edgar Hoover and two of his assistant G-men turned up in town the other night, wearing the same hue in light weight jackets?
 Those stories about Vera Zor- ina insuring her toes cause some insurance men now to snicker. That type of insurance, they ar- que, was dropped a long time ago and exists now only in the imag- nations of press agents. And zorina, who was the winged beau- ty in T Married an Angel" is partial to the brainstorms of press agents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
A Thought for Today

Rejoice not against me, o mine enemy: when fall shall arise; when sit in darkness, the Lord shall be light unto me.-Micah 7:8.
 Life has way of overgrowing its achieve ments as well as its ruins.-Edith Wharton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28

the bar where we have a drink named after you-a Horses neck"
 Gov. Clyde Hoey of North Carolina checked into Manhattan recently with a police escort of two-whose names, as they are- recorded in the hotel register, are John Law and Charles Speed. OPEN SEASON
 FOR HECKLERS
 Elmer Rice, an intrepid traveller, spent some time at Horta in the Azores recently when the Yankee Clipper. which was hurtling him back to New York, damaged her landing gear and lay in a while for repairs. Little comfort were the wires from his nearest relatives. For Mrs. Rice messaged, "Next time, get a sailboat!" and his son, Robert, cabled, Get Horse!"
 Critic George Jean Nathan was summing up his feeling about 8 cowshed drama he had seen and confessed that he had dozed off too long to take much notice. "But what exactly were your re- actions to the play?" a harried listener asked him. Well" said the caustic MT. N, T can't say much for the show, but the lead- ing man has 8 charming beside manner!"
 James Barton kissed and made up with the folk backstage of Tobacco Road" which is why he changed his mind and is staying on n- for the sixth year - in the Georgia cracker saga. Another reason why this Jeeter Lester isn't quitting is because he needs the wampum for his expensive bush league ball team on L. I. He owns the nine and it has had a losing wear
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
What's Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven Of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28

Copyright, 1889, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28

o. Who owns the Mt. Washing ton Cog Railway?
 A. The Boston and Maine R. R..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28

e. What is the address of the American Kennel club?
 A. 221 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-09-14
On This Occasion
the November elections.
Continued from Page One)

There seems to be some diff
ficulty between the st. Louis
County club and the rural
school program as admins
tered by County Superintendent
of Schools Arthur Lampe. Why
there should be friction be-
tween the two departments, we
are at a loss to ken. Both
should be for the interests OF
the agricultural pursuits of the
county and we feel that the
county commissioners would
do what was right if they sifted
this thing to the bottom, put
some grease on the gears and
assure smoother work. If it is
necessary and for the good of
the county to take the wind
out of the sails of the managers
of the two institutions, do so
at once and have operations
conducted for the benefit of
some one interested and not
only for the benefit of Lampe
or Marshal Elson.
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will be back.

will be back.
A writer asks whether women dress
to please men or to please other
women. Our own opinion is that when
a woman filings new dress or new
coat to the breezes it is to make the
eyes Of other women pop with envy.
A local woman says that she would
like to use lie detector on her huS-
band. The idea that any husband
would alibi himself out of a tight fix is
prepoSterous.
You can't learn. anything with your
mouth. Give your ears and eyes more
exercise.
A city restaurant advertises "pie like
mother used to make" but we'll bet
the cuts are not like the cuts mother
used to cut.
With the county fair season in full
swing, city papers are running pictures
Of pretty girls leading COWS, but in most
cases there is more calf than cow to be
seen.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-09-14
ROTARY CLUB
AT Eastwood
Fine Evening Follows Trip to
Wilderness Lodge by Ely
Rotarians and Ladies.

On the invitation of Bob Watts,
manager of the Wilderness Outfitters,
the Rotary Club held its regular meet
ing at Eastwood Lodge last evening.
Two trips were made in the after
noon, the boats leaving at 3 o'clock
and at 5 o'clock. The larger party Of
RotarianS and their ladies took the
3 o'clock boat and called at the Hub
achek summer home before going to
the Wilderness Lodge. At Hubacheck's
they were served with refreshments
and were shown about the spacious
grounds and new buildings.
A delicious roast chicken dinner was
served at the wilderness Lodge at
z o'clock Stanley Adkins presided in
place of President E. W. Hanson who
could not be present. Wilson Carlson
had charge of the music and the birth
day song was sung for Bob Watts, Cor
don Watson and Stanley Adkins. Music
for the singing was furnished by Art
Buraglio and his accordion, who also
with his orchestra, composed of him.
self, Floyd DunStan and Walter En-
quiSt, furnished music for the dancing
which followed the regular meeting.
Rotarian guests present were Nm.
DIETRICH of Ripon, Wisconsin and
Harry DeWolff of Indianapolis. Other
guests of Rotarians were Allen Barber
with John Olson; Glen Anderson with
A c. Anderson; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Berg and Robert Mann with DR.. G. T.
AyreS.
The first boat left the lodge on
the return trip at $50 and the second
at about IL o'clock.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-09-14
Gets Limit on 6 Worms.

Staples SorenSon comes back
with good fish story from Cedar lake.
He went out with a half dozen worms
for some sun fish and putting a little
bit of worm on at time just about had
his limit of sunfish when, WHAI! 1t
was a big northern pike on his hook.
Chris knew the little sunfish hook could
not stand much pull so he played the
fish more and finally, fitting the boat
until it took water, he eased the nor
thern into the boat. Chris thought he
must have first hooked a perch and
that the northern then took the perch.
The fish measured 81 inches Then to
top off the expedition on the six worms,
Mr. SorenSon took the tail of a perch
he had caught and brought in two nice
crappieS on that and a couple more
sunfish. Yes, we believed him.