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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22
The Presidents Message

A digest of the Presidents message to
Congress, which convened in special ses-
sion in Washington yesterday, leaves no
doubts as to his wishes for the repeal OF
the present neutrality BILL In no vague
language did President Roosevelt leave
his listeners any degree OF doubt as 10
his whole-hearted belief in "cash-and-
carry" form of neutrality for the duration
of the European war. In plain words he
said it is the only plan which will keep
us out of war.
That the President was really sincere
In his Interpretation of the neutrality
situation no one really doubts at this time
when everybodys loyalty to country
should be above political or purely prl-
vate interests. Maybe the President IN
so earnestly stressing the need OF repeal
inc the present embargo laws sees further
into the future than some of those who
are lust as emphatic in insisting that
there be no change At time like this
everyone must be given credit for trying
to do what they think best for general
welfare of the future security OF the
nation.
However, if we are to preserve strict
course of neutrality in the present Euro
pean crisis, it would seem that "cash-
and-carry' plan for the purchase OF arms,
munitions and necessary commodities
places as much of restriction upon those
who have not the cash or means to carry
as strict embargo does on everybody in
general. If, of course, we are interested
from any other reason, be it the most
altruistic in the world, should we by those
actions deny any belligerent the same
opportunity as another, we Immediately
put ourselves beyond the band OF
neutrality.
Starting on the premise that there are
those nations that can and have the
money to take advantage of the cash-and-
carry plan while others have not, we leave
ourselves open to taking sides, especially
In this instance where it seems to our
best advantage to favor those who appar-
emily have the money and means of best
transporting what they are able to buy
This is disadvantage to those who have
not and in the last analysis is next to
taking sides.
However, if as the President so
strongly made it clear yesterday it is
to our best advantage and the principles
for which we stand, that is another ques-
ton. Whether we should at this time
commit ourselves to such course re-
mains to be seen. But If we want to be
considered in the light of being strictly
neutral by the belligerents ona and all,
big or little, as being strictly neutral,
there is only one neutrality that can be
considered as such, namely, the present
neutrality law, let the chips fall where
they will. If that eventually means war,
let us have it. We did the best we could.
We think this agrees with the opinion OF
the majority of people today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22

The profiteer grew out of the last World
War. 1t seemed after that unspeakable
war period that wars and profiteering
would never again be tolerated. But here
we are, again waiting on war, and again
waiting on profiteers. If the profiteer is
obnoxious, equally obnoxious Is the 1000
hoarder. The New York Sun in an edl-
torial the other day bitterly denounces
both the profiteer and the hoarder thus:
Nothing too harsh can be said OF the prof.
iteers in food. :. The creature who takes
toll from famine is beyond the pale OF
civilization. :. What shall be said OF the
hoarder of food? Surely the hoarder's
greed is as despicable, as demorallzlng, as
contemplate as the profiteers."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22

In the confusion arising over the
change in the date of Thanksgiving Day
this year, the town of Elkader, Ia, may
be celebrating as many as five Thanks
giving Days this year. There is the Off
cial day of the presidential proclamation,
Nov %; the governor set Nov. 30, the
traditional date; the Clayton county
board proclaimed Nov. 16, and local and
township politicians are thinking OF pro-
claiming also Nov. 9 and Nov. e. One
thing at least we here in Connecticut
should be thankful for is that our own
level-headed Governor Baldwin had the
sense to proclaim Thanksgiving this year
the last Thursday of the month, Nov. 80,
and stick to it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22

en- careful attention in high quar-
tiers.
The plan Is to permit belliger-
ent countries to buy all they want
in the United States on cash
and carry basis. But simultan-
eously he would turn around and
slap a tax on their goods as a
contribution to their defaulted
war debts.
For instance, the British in Sc
curing their undelivered bombers
in this country, would have to
pay a certain tax on each plane
and this tax would be credited
against their war debt. The same
would 60 for Germany and Rus
STA (if they bought supplies here) !.
Few people realize it, but those
countries also owe war debts to
the United States.
Black has carefully worked out
the legal details Of his plan in
order to get around the constitu-
tional provisions against an ex-
port tax in the United States. He
would let the planes or other war
material pass into possession of
Great Britain or any other pur-
chasing country, and then the
United States would attach the
goods until the foreign power had
paid a certain assessment against
its war debt.
Black stands high in both con-
gressional and administration
circles, and you may hear more
of his plan before the session Is
over.
Copyright, 1889, by United
Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22
The anniversary of the New England

The anniversary of the New England
hurricane passed uneventfully, as far as
the elements were concerned. Only year
ago distress was general in many sections
OF this state, and the hurricane and tidal
wave damage was unparalleled in this
section of the country. Now a year later
YOU hear and read casual statements that
there are no signs left of last years great
blow. But this is not entirely true, and
there are many strips of forest where
trees are still lying, and many home has
never been rebuilt. The fact of the matter
is that in the stress of present day catas-
trophies the hurricane and its results are
forgotten for the time being.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22

Looking at the war generally, there is
one note of hope - the opinion that it
cannot last very long time, because OF
Germany's great economic weakness, and
the clear desire of the masses of her
people for peace. One of the best experts
says that Germany might last two years
if the French fight defensive war, and
not more than one year If the French
take the offensive. First reports indicate
the French have chosen the latter course,
and are carrying the war to the enemy
on the western front.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22

back and forth, slowly but re-
lentlessly.
The present war, on the Allied
side, is starting at q snail's pace.
The French are conserving their
manpower. The British are pre-
pairing methodically.
Religious similarity between the
present and the Thirty Years War
is the fact that this war is be-
tween Christian and anti-Chris-
tan countries. Both Russia and
Germany have attempted to sub
due, If. not actually destroy ira
ditional Christianity. Between
them they have the most powerful
industrial and military machines,
and the greatest wealth of raw
materials in the Eastern Henri
sphere.
Such q war might conceivably
last well over the ten years
suggested by Lord Lothian. If so
it will be the certain end of
western civilization as we know
1t.
MOTEL hasn't been proposed
to Roosevelt yet, but some Of his
advisers believe that the United
States could stop the war within
a year, or even Immediately, by
issuing a flat ultimatum that I'M
less there is peace 1t will throw
its weight into the balance against
the aggressors.
CAsH-ANp-CARY TAX
Loring Black, straight shooting
ex-congressman from New York,
has worked out a combined plan
for neutrality revision and war
debt collection which Is being CIV
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22

1. Name the largest country IN
South America.
2. How many members of the U
s. Supreme Court did President
Taft appoint during his term Of Of
flee?
8. Are the top and bottom stripes
of the flag of the U. s. red, white,
or red and white?
4. Which of the following liquid
measures represents the largest vol
ume: II pints, 2 gallons or 9 quarts?
5. Who discovered the Mississippi
River?
6. For what do the initials H. r.
H. stand?
z. Name the largest national &C.
metery in the y. S.
8. What is the correct pronuncia-
ton of the word gratis?
I o. What proportion of U. g. Sen
ators are elected every two years?
10. Name the two principal rivers
of Georgia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22

month 1t costs the average homeowner
to use abundant power is one of the
smallest items in his budget. And what
is true of the average homeowner is like
wise true of the average business. It is
about time the public realized that the
real motive underneath public ownership
promotion is not to help the people -
but to socialize this great industry as q
prelude to socializing other industry, and
actually changing our form of govern
ment to socialism or worse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22
. HIGHlIGHTS FROM
LATEST BOOKS
Worst of War
Is Behind Lines


Lucien Cacharoff paints a sorry pic
ture for the noncombatant in
another world war in This Is
War" (Sheridan House: $3.50
Zacharoff calls his book every
mans guide to modern war;
fare" Just why is indicated by
this excerpt which shows the
real battle will take place be-
hind the lines:
p,o,. h..,na ~. ,,,., will J..
ply, wS -, Do a,ant,o VIC 1m,s t M We
uea ny a, I ho. Vano .1rI
i,.ns,, d,a -, ,,rotsat;,a. aS a NAY,
!. s,,, ttrs,,a Lo oSass;.s anu POI S.u
ro "a. ~ uo,nt,.. 1.nn..';., wSapoias
s. 1' ,,ss ISv a aro,, ,oe est Una
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22
MIX MILK OF HUMAN
KINDNESS, PRINTERS
INK ADVISES READER
Sept. %, 1899.

0CpI. 40, A0oO.
Editor of The Democrat
While every subscriber of your
paper wants the news of the day,
I hope you will never stoop so low
as to print any pictures like that
on the front page of last Satur-
days Waterbury American show
ing the New Haven Jail and show
ing some people unfortunate enough
to be there. After two or three peo-
pie had told me about 1t, spent
four cents to see If could be true.
Maybe that is why they print such
things, to get a few extra pennies
but to me 1t seemed q heartless and
unnecessary thing which only peo-
pie with q CRUEL mind and attitude
could permit done. 1t wasn't news,
it was only viciousness. Forgiveness
not vengeance is the Christian doc
trine. The milk Of human kindness
should be mixed with printers ink.
I know you would not do such a
thing to any unfortunate person but
I cannot refrain from expressing
my indignation that any paper
would be so mean as to glory in the
misfortune of anyone.
"A READER.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22
MERITS OR DEMERITS OF CITY
MANAGER PLAN SHOULD
BE DISCUSSED

0Cpt. A1i 40S0
Editor of The Democrat:
Those who are opposed to the
City Manager plan. and they come
from all walks of life, should con-
fine themselves to the real merits
or dement's of the plan and not
approach it from the viewpoint Of
religion, or industrial relations Or
such irrelevant angles.
We can see no logic IN the argu-
ment that it is manufacturers
movement for we find 1t is supported
by the people In all occupations. Be-
cause many manufacturing execu-
tives are supporting the movement
does not make 1t so because there
may be as many manufacturers who
oppose it and who have not express
ed themselves publicly. Manufac-
turers should have the same rights
as citizens to favor or oppose any
civic movement and only q demo-
gogue would deny them such rights.
With such large investments In Wa
terbury they should have more in
terest than most Of us and we should
be glad to see such interest for II
Is a bread and butter matter to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22


Real fact is that the Germans
now have LOT submarines, all oper-
ating in Allied waters. At this
Wrltmg, tne britisn nave only only
SUNK i've q. Which, Iate ~ WIZ
take a long tilne 70 cieai .lie seae
OF tile niooen iiieilace W iiieieiiaii
shipping.
How carefully and now far IN
advance the Nazis prepared Tor
their submarine war has only just
been discovered by Allied strate-
gfsts. 1t Will be remembered that
last April the German fleet SUD.
denly steamed through the klel
Canal into the North Sea and
down toward the coast OF Spain.
The Allied world was agog. Ger
many, 1t was feared, planned
sudden attack upon Gibraltar, or
a combined Fasclst-NaA ATTACK
upon North Africa.
But it has now transpired that
what the German fleet was up to
was arranging bases for its sub
marines. In other words, Hitler
didn't want his fleet to get bottled
up IN the Baltic, and ne was
looking long time ahead.
BRITISH MIDDLE THROUGH
In severely censored military re-
ports from Great Britain it has
been made to appear that a large
number of British troops are in
France. Real fact, however, is that
only IS to 20 thousand British
troops are at the front, mostly mo-
torized or aviation. More are be-
ing SEM as SOON as p 1sa,,',, n tho
Aaotler iacC mo- atow W., w. ~ VIZ ~
P PUBIC, ouG ui,uun.o onarots is
80 MAJ al. .;-a 5i1,,s;o,,s will he
Cilas oi,iy iiiile NV. uiv.sio liz W. ~
ava.iaDiv On" S' 1.oso. - +tat
Oti1ea Anisuoin. o aor ~. far0
t xi,,n go ry, 20 IN Eovnt paIes-
tine Honekone. SINGAPORE and IN
die eyceiient Soldiers hut of
no value on the western Front.
I'M. IT.. s;u;s;ors row train
An g. ii TN u.si0 aons,.. ~" ~ nar
ing ioI E !.s . So' tu.tha.
anu naS ~" :. 'o,;,i ..so 900
t.cops' mus =. p WI zen" NJ, o;.,s
time DeloIe 'ne al. p $3.50 s
real suppois W VIC
NOTE-Don't pc SURPRISED, now
ever, II these BRUSH DIVISIONS
never get 70 raiiSe' cuv a.
sWi.cneo 70 1 rann,onn IA oar Ss - . an
as.acA upon .;an rha nenetra-
uiis ua.u u t s.;unx.;.,s ~. ;s noing
tioii VI VIZ o1'sAA A0-' A'S 40 ee
W NC ooslV.
BRITISH boLADo1
JUST = lew ,iT nn;or usAT - - Val
Il0opS ath su'u re,, Rrit,sh smhas.
Lo.u A sCtn~.I ~. Steta nenort.
saoo . ne that he hsd definite
mora A. pmss;an army was going
~ MOI rob ann that this meant the
end NJ poland
~. .ns,,. -, .o ..v that Great
e wen .. oM ss;i,.r :" sniiou
L:l 'a sa4. eAp IA. .rrasr,ns neace
M, sss v.'. scysh mn ,;s Mmssaiinn
wh;a,, 1o,'IS he armed At getting
france and Great Britain out
~ the war. hut that under NO
circumstances would the British
vovernment accent. Instead of
heinz nrepared for three years,
latham said. the British actual
Iv were dirring in for a ten
wears war.
NoTr Ar re,,orts from official
~. q IDse a s.s;an ~, rs@orS to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22
In Today's Mail

every citizen to have successful en-
terprises in our midst.
Industrial relations In our city
between capital and labor have an
excellent record which should be
maintained for the common good
and not made a political football to
be kicked around without any sound
reason.
Reason and sound argument, not
prejudice and passion, should gov
ern both sides in the City Manager
controversy. After all, everyone is
working for good government even
though they may honestly disagree
as to the form which produces 1t
best. One may take either side Of
the question and be sincere in his
stand.
CITIZEN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22
Selected Poem
OVER THERE

OVER THERE
(By Israel Newman in The New York SUM
Millions
Stirring tremendously,
Millions In line formations
Under the plushy green,
Under the white crosses
Soldiers who have known
Two decades Of eternity
Crowding from where they lay
To see what they have fought for.
And the ghost of the Unknown Soldier
Who Is several in one,
Each part OF him belonging
To different human being,
Ghost taller than his monument, Is towering
Over the raging Front,
Perceiving the wounded nations
Growing at the end
An integrated mankind,
Even as he
Out Of the remains OF many-One.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22
ToDAYs COMMON ERROR
DO not say, s'They built . fire
ON the beach," say, ''made .
fire."

A. The surface area OF the sun is
two trillion square miles, or 1900
times the surface area Of the earth.
@. Under what title does General
Franco rule In Spain?
A. Caudillo, which Is translated
chief or leader.
@. Where can I get report on
the composition Of patent medi"
cine?
A. From the Bureau Of Investi-
CATION, American Medical Associa-
ton, 535 North Dearborn street,
Chicago, Ill.
@. Does the Irish surname
OMary mean "son of Mary?"
A. No, it Is from a Celtic root
meaning "joy," "mirth." The He
brew name Mary means bitter"
@. Which orchestra leaders at
tended North Carolina university?
A. Kay Kyser, Skinnay Ennis and
Hal Kemp are three.
@. Name the military schools for
boys in Virginia.
A. Augusta Military Academy,
Fort Defiance; Benedictine High
school. Richmond; Danville Military
Institute, Danville: Fishbourne Mill
tary School, Waynesboro; Fork
Union Military Academy, Fork
Union; Hargrave Military Academy.
Chatham; Massanutten Military
Academy, woodstock; Randolph
Macon Academy, Front Royal: Shen-
andoah Valley Academy, Winches-
ter: Staunton Military Academy.
staunton; Virginia Military Insti-
tute, Lexington; Virginia Presby-
terrain School for Boys, Danville.
@. What Is the total sum that
employers will save in pay roll taxes
as result Of the amendments to
the Social Security act?
A. By freezing the tax at per
cent in 1910, 1941 and 1912 the saw
ings will amount to $137 SOC, 900, and
through elimination Of the tax on
wage and salary income above $4,000
a year, as in unemployment insur-
ance, $65, 100000 will be saved an
nually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22
Current Comment

There can be no solution 70. the
worlds problems today except on a
basis Of reason and morality.
DIR. Nicholas Murray Butler, presi-
dent OF Columbia University.
If ever a time comes when radio
Is censored, then the press will fol-
low; then free speech will be lost;
then freedom of religion will be in
vaded.
walter M. Harrison. Oklahoma
City newspaper editor.
We have full confidence that Mr..
Hoover's public life stands out for
high standards of probity, Of po-
litical honesty and adherence Of
political corruption.
Frederic G. woodward, vice presi-
dent of the University of Chicago.
apologizing for his Round Tables
terming Herbert Hoover q vote
buyer
I believe In abundance. do
not believe in any system which
curtails production or in any way
destroys crops.
Mayor r. H. LaGuardia Of New
York City. criticizing New Deals
restricted production policy.
The personal life of q man is one
of infamy If there is blot on his
country's life.
Marshal Edward smigly- Rydz,
Polish army commander.
Nothing which is Of human cre-
alton Is perfect, and the conception
of democracy has been subject TO
many changes; 1t still evolves; but
under present circumstances no
better form is known to tis.
DIR. Victor Nef, Swiss c0nsul-gen
eral In New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22

9aNAAAS W
from a lathe
and roofing tar
from plaster Of
Paris.
But t h e y
didn't have to
feel so SNUG
about it. After
all, do they
know, without
consulting me,
how much It
would c o S t
them to bail
out Of a ring
side table at
the Stork?
The house is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22


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Washington, d. c.
O. What percentage Of workers
were unemployed in 1888 compared
with 1929?
A. In March, 1888, it was esti-
mated, that 20 out Of every hundred
workers were idle, and In 1923 less
than one per cent Of workers were
unemployed.
@. How much larger is the sur
face area Of the sun than that Of
the earth?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22

more efficaciops than hundreds OF
thousands of demolition bombs. !"
Equally mighty is the method Of
persuasion by radio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22
In New York
RY nEoRoE BOSS

New York, Sept. 22.--With con-
siderable help from the harried
Little Lady, / have fixed up that
house IN the country. 1t was o
miracle, In the judgment OF the
carpenters who taught me how o
W t....a.na.-r AiHIAnn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22
Washington Merry-G o-Round
D r e W PEARSON
ROBERT s. ALLEN


concrete
British lost
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22

"If you want . copy Of our
booklet, THE DOG AND CAT
BOOK send to The Waterbury
MEMORIALS Washington Bureau,
1913 Thirteenth STREET, Washing.
ton, ID. C.. Enclose 10 cents In
postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22
A Thought for Today

Heaven and earth shall pass away but my
words shall not pass away.-Matthew A:S5
The shifting systems of false religions are con-
tinually changing their places; but the gospel
of Christ is the same forever-T. l., Cuyler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22
What's Your To-?

Can you answer seven OF
these test questions? Turn to
last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22

Copyright, 1889, by United
Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-22

A. The surface area Of the sun is
two trillion square miles, or $4,000
times the surface area Of the earth.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-01
PORTLAND
A.M.E. ZION CHURCH
Rev. J. c. Taylor, pastor

PORTLAND, Me, June 28-The
sermon was given by Mrs. Leonard in
the absence of the Rev. Mr.. Taylor who
was attending Conference in Hartford,
Ct.
Mrs. Irene White, a missionary and
daughters. the Misses Ruth, Hannah,
Irene and Sarah were in Portland, Sun
day The family whose home is in
Burlington, Vermont, is touring New
England.
The Club Savoy is holding a Whist
Party on July 4th. Prizes.
Grammar School graduates were !:
Marion Fisher, Waldo and Erskine
Watts, Roderick Simpson, and Arthur
Johnston.
Mr.. Leslie Cummings and Mr..
Charles Cooke motOred to Boston,
where they met Mrs. Cummings on her
arrival from Washington, D. c. for the
summer.
Miss jeanne Love celebrated her
fourth birthday on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Helas and Mr.. Helas,
Sr., of Boston spent three days fishing
at Sleepy Hollow, Sebago Lake.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-01
PAUL CHEERED
IN emp. JONES"

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y.-(C)-
Paul Robson, great actor-singer, who
has lived in London for the past sew
eral years, was given prolonged ap-
plause when he made his first appear
ance on the stage in this country in
seven years as he took the title role in
"The Emperor Jones" at the Ridgeway
theatre Monday night, role which he
played with credit years ago. Several
celebrities were in the audience, includ-
ing Jane Cowl and Carl Van Vechten.
After week here, Robson will return
to London to make picture, but will
be back on Broadway in new play in
the fall, and will remain in America
permanently.
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MASONIC FIELD DAY
TO BE BIC EVENT
(Continued from Page u

Continued from Page u
leave from the Masonic Building, at
10 am. and will leave Green Acres to
return at pm. Private cars will, of
course, be admitted all during the day.
Children, under IL, accompanied by a
parent, will be admitted free and ex-
ira special arrangements may be
made for those children just over II
years.
Directions for motorists; take Route
9 from Brookline Village and proceed
to the third under-pass on that road
Turn right at this point and follow
direct to the club. For reservations,
kindly see Messrs James E. Martin
Chm, Elmer J. Pueblo, Charles E.
Freeman, James A. Ravaleon, Walter
L. Roberts, Hugh Tyler, James M.
Hunt, Jonas H. Smith This outing is
being held for the benefit of the char
ity fund.