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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-23
. HIGHlIGHTS FROM
LATEST BOOKS
Even Gentlemen Rulers
Excelled New Dictators

From his published observations
of the last several years, on
government and politics, Har-
old ]. Liaski, professor Of pO-
ticial science at the University
of London, has collected some
of the most pertinet in his new
book, "The Danger of Being o
Gentleman" Viking: $2:75).
Although his essays date back
as far as 1926, they are as timely
today as they were then. They
represent a basic philosophy
applicable to q broad era. The
following excerpt is from the
essay which gives the book its
H. s.. y-.hich was written the
year before Hitler came into
power.
The gentleman, in fact, has be-
come a public danger to England
because he is now merely a costly,
if decorative, appendage to a civili-
zation in which he has no longer a
useful function TO perform. He has
never encouraged himself to use
his Imagination; and for our pro-
blemS imaginative leadership is
above all essential. He has never
disciplined his intellect to organized
analysis: and it is only from that
scientific approach that authority
can be maintained >.
He has been too individualistic
to welcome organization and too
self-conf1dent to welcome ideas.
Having been born to power, he does
not know how to share it; having
inherited unquestioned leadership,
he does not know how to act to
justify its retention -.
Yet no one, I believe, will see the
passing of the gentleman without
a brief annexation or regret. In the
period of his apogee, he was bet
ter ruler than any Of his possible
rivals :.
Nor is it certain that we shall
replace him by a more admirable
type. The new renaissance bravo
like Mussolini, the new Jesuit writ
large like Stain 4. are we GER
tain that these represent change
for the better? The leader of the
future seems not unlikely to be the
remorseless one-idea'd man, who
governs us by hewing his way to
his goal. He has no time for the
open mind. He takes clemency for
weakness and difference of opinion
for crime. -. The gentleman
scourged us with whips. We must
beware lest our new masters drive
us to our toll with scorpions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-23

Copyright, 1910, by United
Feature Syndicate, Ins)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-23

@. Does the Federal Government
reimburse owners of swine that die
Of cholera?
A. No.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14
Democracy Gains In America

A wear or more ago there was a great
deal of apprehension about our Fellow
American nations and their democracy
There wasn't any democracy, cried many
writer's, the loudest being those on the
left wing. And such as existed was yield
ING to the pressure tactics OF European
relationships Now there was, and is, TOO
much truth about this But 1t has been
repeatedly pointed out that South Ameri-
can relationships are different from those
of Europe In Europe, the totalitarian
countries cry out against democracy as
rotten and outmoded. But In South
America even the most iron-fisted die
tators pay lip service TO democracy and
insist that they are merely holding the
reins until the people are more able 10
rule themselves. In the hearts OF the
people the democratic ideal OF Bolivar
and San Martin has never died.
How fares democracy TO the south dur
ing the past year2 Here are a few eX-
ampes Mexico Is In the midst or
presidential campaign In which the great
est freedom has been permitted. unless
something intervenes, there Is every rea-
son TO believe that the vote will be more
effective and free choice than for many
years, perhaps ever Costa Rica has just
1nauguraCeu CdtucIOIl Gudluld, SiSSVSN
by record majority In free election.
Cuba Is In the midst OF campaign IN
which Fulgencia Batista, the dictator, Is
running for president. Opposition move
ments have ben allowed considerable
freedom. The election, even II 1t be less
than 100 per cent democratic, Is certainly
an Improvement over Batista's earlier
seizure OF power.
Chile's popular-front elected admins
tration has stood firm for two years. Ar
gentina and Brazil have firmly stamped
out both Fascist and Communist efforts
at Putsches. Inauguration OF General
Enrique Penaranda del Castillo In Bolivia
saw constitutional government restored
there after years of dictatorship. Presi-
dent Benavides of Peru, virtual dicta-
tor, retired at the end of his term, and
his successor, Manuel Prado Ugartche,
promises a more liberal regime.
All this Is not to argue that all these
and other southern countries are now
100 per cent democratic. Are we, as far
as that goes? But there Is reason to hold
to the faith that the Americas still move
slowly and steadily toward the goal OF
freedom.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14
C. A. r. On Wane

Only five veterans of the Civil War
were able to attend the State Encamp-
ment held in Meriden last week. 1t was
probably the last one that will be held in
Connecticut and even the veterans seemed
to recognize that fact for the elected Off
GERS we're not designated for year or
two, but indefinitely That can only
mean until one and all have been called
by that last faint sound of Taps
Many of us can still recall the days
when there would be fine turnout OF
Civil War veterans on such occasions as
Memorial Day and the Fourth OF July.
The GAR delegation would boast many
Inc. stalwart, outstanding men. But
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14

Oh him, especially certain WASH
ington ofilcials who helped pave
the way Tor his election,
Real fact Is that the Justice De-
partment merely SKINNED the
cream IN cleaning up Louisiana.
II took The cases which fell UNI
der federal laws. There were scores
OF others which might come UNI
der state laws.
GIFT FROM GAS
For instance, one OF the cases
Of alleged bribery was gift OF
$i25, 900 TO Ex-Governor LechG
from the United Gas improvement
company, o subsidiary OF Elec-
trio Bond and Share. On the
witness stand, Governor Leche
admitted that he had received
this money. In fact, no was care
full TO put II In his income tax
return. Therefore the government
had no case against him,
Furthermore. Tom It'll, poll
tioal agent for United Gas, nd
mitted on the witness stand that
he had given this money 10
Leche. lie said he considered II
beneficial N the public rela-
ti0ns Of United Gas 10 have
Governor Leche friendly. United
Gas testified that II got no tax
benefit from the gift, NO As
Sistant Attorney General Rogge
decided there was nothing Illegal
In the transaction under federal
laws.
United Gas has Il tremendous
hold Oh the State Of Louisiana.
SO also has Freeport Sulphur, q
Mellon company. Both are re-
ported 10 be friendly 10 new Gov,
Jones,
So II will be extremely inter-
esting 10 watch the relations be-
tween them. State laws 90 much
further than federal laws--if en-
forced.
Copyright, 1910, by United
Feature Syndicate, IncJ
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14
In Today's Mail

has been dedicated to looking for,
working for, the humanitarian care
of the mentally III, and that he has
succeeded In accomplishing his ideal
the history OF Worcester state hos
pital gives ample evidence. That he
will instil q new life In psychiatry
In Connecticut, transform Norwich
into q great mental hospital that
will make II as famous as the Wor-
cester state hospital, Is the predic-
ton OF eminent Massachusetts, psy-
chiatrists as we'll as Of eminent psy-
chiatrists everywhere.
TO their shame be 1t said that
some mental institutions have mis-
treated patients by serving food un-
fit for swine, by placing buns and
ex-convicts OIL the wards as AT
tendants," as well as In other ways
showing mans inhumanity to man.
But thanks to leaders like william
A. Bryan the mentally III are no
longer treated as though men had no
souls. His great book "Administra-
tive Psychiatry" shows US the sort
OF man he Is. Massachusetts has lost
the services of this great leader:
Connecticut has had the good for
tune TO secure the stewardship Of q
psychiatrist who Is certain to exer-
else a potent and constructive m
fiuence on the program OF psychiatry
In a great state where were laid the
bases Of the great mental. hygiene
movement by Clifford w. Beers.
While the good people Of Massa-
chusetts regret having lost the serv-
ices of this great psychiatrist, we
rejoice with the good people OF Con-
necticut that brighter day Is ahead
for Norwich state hospital as well
as for the entire psychiatric ma
chinery Of the state. with DR.. VIII
liam A. Bryan at the helm Of Nor
witch state hospital 1t Ia possible to
visualize psychiatry in all Its adj
ministrative implications as headed
for a goal that will win recognition
and give the people Of Connecticut
a revitalized faith In its mental
institutions and their accomplish
ments on behalf OF our mentally sick
brethren.
EUGENE BERTRAM WILLARD,
Editor state Hospital Digest
Everett, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14
The Fifth Column

Nazi occupation OF Netherlands and
Belgium has been facilitated IN consider
able degree by Nazi preparedness for just
such a move as Hitler ordered late last
week. Germans were present In Holland
and Belgium in sufficient numbers to gain
immediate control OF strategic points.
The same tactics prevailed in Norway
where the Nazis had managed to have
massed in the guise OF various occupa-
tons great numbers of troops. This
speedy infilteration of armed forces from
within Is demoralizing to say the least.
Any nation might well wonder whether
or not similar tactics would prove sue
cessful In their own instance. Americans
are usually scornful Of such ruses and
claim that any such efforts would prove
Of little avail here, so many miles distant
from the homeland of the invader. In
sense this Is quite true, but there's no
telling what amount OF damage might
be done by the enemy now within our
lines and enjoying perhaps our conf
dence and well wishes.
For years we have been warned OF the
forces that are working from within our
cherished American institutions. We have
listened to exhortations about preventing
the downfall of our educational system
through the efforts of those who preach
and practice philosophy OF life so con-
Trajectory to that which we are accus-
toned and for which our forefathers
fought and died. Maybe after America
reads more Of how easy 1t was for Nazi
invaders to overrun small nations that
blocked their path, well begin to realize
that similar fifth column movements can
be effective on this side of the ocean, too.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14
Convention Time

Convention season Is about to begin.
Conventions are one Of the institutions
that mark American life off from life in
almost any other country. Fraternal,
commercial, political, relly ious, social
business and cultural institutions center
around their annual conventions.
It's good custom 1t forms an an
nual check and audit for the organiza-
tons. 1t creates new friendships and
associations, gets the country acquainted
with itself, lessons sectionalism. And 1t
is big industry in itself, helping TO
spread money around. The average con-
vention guest stays 4,23 days In the host
city. He spends $14,76 day. according
to the International Association Of Con-
vention Bureaus. And he has whale Of
a good time, according to our own obser-
walton.
Hail, convention seasonl Welcome,
convention guests
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14
Straw Blowing Right Way

First and most conspicuous of straws
that show which way the business wind
Is blowing for 1910 Is In list Of the first
$50 corporations reporting for the first
quarter 1t shows that their average
profit was so per cent greater than dur
Ing the same period OF 1899 - their three
month profits were $272, POI 900 as COM
pared TO $l81, 1875, 900 last year
Unfortunately this doesn't mean that
business generally Is that much better
off - 1t doesn't mean that It's SO per
cent easier to eat or find job, 1t doesn't
mean that small enterprises necessarily
profted in proportion.
But II certainly Is encouraging to note
that In spite of war and political uncer-
tainty many large enterprises can make
more money than they dia a year ago,
when there was no war, and presidential
politics were still far away May the
wind driving this political straw prove
strong and steady one that will gain
velocity throughout the year!
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14

There may be sound and just reasoning
in this woman's logic, but we don't see it.
Miss Ada Hayes, retired school-teacher
of Edmonton, England, buys up ponies,
donkies, and other animals from circuses
just TO have them put to death. She
claims that death is better than the cruel
ties they are forced to undergo and also
better than allowing them to fall into
private ownership. She maintains circus
ponies can't be used for riding or driving
purposes and should be killed humanely.
You reason it out!
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14
. HlGHllGHTS FROM
LATEST BOOKS
Color Of Columbia
Caught in Novel

In the flood OF historical novels
that have come from the pub
fishers this year, there are O few
that stand out. One OF the few
Is Nard Jones' story OF the Co
lumbia, swift Flows the River"
(Dodd, Mead: $3.50. Jones has
captured the turbulence OF the
Columbia from source TO ocean,
mirrored 1t In the victory and
tragedy Of Caleb Paige, riverman.
Caleb was only boy IN 1866
when his parents were killed IN
an Indian massacre at Cascades, a
few miles above Fort Vancouver.
Mike Shea, one-time soldier, took
the lad under his protection,
taught him the ways OF the river.
Caleb had little schooling, went
gold hunting with Mike and an In
dian, and staked a paying claim.
When Mike was hurt, Caleb came
down the river on raft, won the
attention OF rivermen, finally
landed Job amoard a steamer.
From that time, Caleb's lite was
the river. Calm In his marriage
to Mary and the birth OF his son;
stormy In his quarrels with Kirt
Inge, and In his affairs with VIC
toria Hunt.
But the river has no place for
mans home life. and Caleb
finally saw his wife and son
growing away from him. Mike
Shea gave his life 10 save Caleb,
and Kirt Inge paio off deft.
Caleb went back to the river
alone, yet never without his mem
cries, and the knowledge that
Victoria and the river would al
ways be his life.
II you like horses and horse
racing. you'll find Clark Nc
Keekin's SHOW Me q Land ZAP
pleton- Century: $250) Is just the
book you've been wanting to read.
Here Is the story OF the coming OF
fine horses and racing to Ken
tucky's blue grass, and a romance
as tender as an irish ballad.
The running OF the first Ken
lucky Derby forms a fitting cli-
max to a grand story, ana from
McKeekin's description the first
Derby was as exciting as they all
have been since Aristides came
down the stretch 10 win.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14
A NEW ERA REACHED IN
TREATMENT or TIE
MENTALLY ILL


Everett, Mass,
May 10, 1910.
Editor of The Democrat:
Remembering the past history OF
certain mental hospitals, we have To
remember that where abuses have
existed these would not have been
possible except for the liberation OF
them by trustees and hospital officer
Into the truth of this assertion we
need not look-the facts are perfect
ly clear TO any junior high school
student. II In the past programs
have been carried out with injury To
patients as well as TO the reputa-
tons OF the Institutions themselves
on account OF acts OF commission
and omission. this Is no evidence that
state hospital programs today suffer
similarly. Fact Of the matter Is we
have reached q new day In PSYCHE
airy even though the high mark set
humane administrators and trustees
worthy TO be called such have much
to do before certain mental institu-
tions In this part Of the country may
be said to be worthy OF public con-
fidence. However, 1t Is clearly OBJ
vious that we have reached new
era In the humanitarian treatment
of the mentally Ill, that mental insti-
buttons no longer are mere custodial
institutions with the inscription
"Give Up Hope All Ye Who Enter
Here" over their doors. Rather does
the modern inscription tell all the
world. Mental Disease Is Durable
and Here You Get the Best That
Humanitarians Can Bestow."
For 10 years DR.. William A. Bryan
who has just taken up his new work
at Norwich state hospital as III
superintendent, was head OF the
Worcester state hospital, an institu-
ton which he helped place among
the very foremost mental hospitals
OF the world. Connecticut should
be and Is proud to have been able
TO secure the services OF this great
phychiatric leader, whose whole lift
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14

All the world loves sportsman, a man
who can lose, remain good natured, and
try again. No. good sport for 1910,
year not notable for craftsmanship Is the
Netherlands. Last fall that government
gave New York City million tulip bulbs
to plant along Riverside Drive and at
few other selected spots In the city. The
majority of the bulbs, though, we're to
grace the parkland between Riverside
Drive and the Henry Hudson Parkway. A
magnificent display was planned for this
spring. But as previously recorded It did
not materialize. The bulbs just didn't
sprout as they should have. Varying rea-
sons are ascribed Some say the bulbs
were bad when planted; others say they
were planted too late; few claim the
soil was no good and not drained properly.
But at any rate the Dutch accepted the
outcome In proper spirit and offered
million more bulbs for next spring. That
was before the "blitzkreig" struck the
Netherlands Hitler may have spoiled
our chance for more bulbs unless he Is
driven out OF Holland In time.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14

that must have been some years ago for
most OF the survivors today, even the
youngest of those boys who marched
proudly off TO war back In the years from
1851 to 1865 are now 30 years or older.
The Civil War vet Is passing. Soon
newspapers will record the passing OF the
last soldier to see ser1 e In this war. All
honor then to the f last remaining
ones. They fought bravely for the cause
they believed was right
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14

l, Which President Of the United
States was instrumental III nego--
tiating peace between Russia and
Japan?
2. Are nectarines crosses between
peaces and plumsP
3. Which two Of the following
three naval officers we're called
Father Of the American Navy
John Barry, John Paul Jones and
David Farragut?
4. Name the two branches OF the
British Parliament.
s. On what date did President
Roosevelt declare the banking holi-
day of 1888?
6. Which Is furthest east, the At
lantic or Pacific end Of the Pana-
ma Canal?
7. What is the correct pronuncla-
ton of San Joaquin, the name OF a
river In California?
8. What was the name Of the
Duchess of windsor before she mar
ried the Duke?
0. What is the postage ON a spe-
cial delivery letter Weighing one
ounce?
10. william s. Hart. who retired
some years ago, was cowboy, ac-
tor or businessman?
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14
Governor and UoIt for Senator.


That much Is we'll known. Blu
the little dramatic incident which
buried the Ratchet has not been
told. Nicely had urged certain pa.
tronage appointments, mostly post
masterships, and he wanted them
badly. But the appointments were
held up by Holt, who Is q men,
Der Of the Senate Post Offices
Committee,
One day, when Neely's candi-
dates were brought up before tho
committee, Holt suddenly gifted
his finger"--that is,indicated his
approval OF the Nicely men.
When the committee broke up,
he encountered Senator Nicely ut
the door. ITS that satisfactory TO
you, SENATOR" said Holt, and
Nicely said II was,
That was all. After that, they
got together for recollection
LOUISIAN PURCHASE
Beginning with the Inauguration
OF new governor today, Louisiana
kicks out the Huey Long machine
and nllegedly turns over q new
leaf.
But beginning today, also,
louisiana Is In for more
trouble. For one Of the chief
leaders among those who sup
ported Governor Sam Houston
Jones, and who will Sit ON the
platform with him today, IN
being investigated for income
tax evasion. lie received certain
funds frVm an oil company and
forgot 10 chalk II up on his In
come tax.
This was IN 1895, 80 the statute
OF limitations may have run out
But II has not run out on mail
frauds, ana the federal govern
ment, 10 be consistent, may have
10 prosecute.
simultaneously, Governor Jones
faces some severetests. The whole
United States Is keeping an eye
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14

Judge Frank p McEvoy took we'll
deserved poke" at the marriage mill ex-
listing in Millerton, N. Y, in the course OF
his work as a Superior Court justice the
other day Presiding at Hartford court
hearing he said among other things: II
have tried to figure out some way that
could dent some Of the DEGREES In these
Millerton marriages, but am unable to
find any way to do It, ] suppose I am
bound by law and therefore the decree
may enter. :" So many Of these Miller
ton marriages end in the divorce courts
that any justice might be tempted to issue
warning from his bench
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 100 a. m. daylight time)
Sun rises 5:36 a. m; sets 1901 p. m. day
light tme).
All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes
after sunset.
The moon entered Its first quarter phase
this afternoon close TO O'clock standard
time. The weather Tor the next week or so
should remain variable much as 1t has been
IN the first quarter OF May.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14
Selected Poem
STAIRCASE

Witter Bynner in the New York Times)
One breath and then another breath
This Is the way 10 go to death.
Wipe all misadventure out,
Proceed without a tinge of doubt.
At the end face mistress moon,
Salute her once, then brush your shoon
With the moisture OF tear.
SO begins another year
Perish like altar OF roses
Breathe sweetness on the air
Take nonsense for the poses
OF your ankle ON the stair,
While the peacocks stand above you
Awaiting your demise,
And then who will love you
With unextinguished eyes.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-14

hour adminlstra-
tor, col. Philip
Fleming. What he
Is doing Is worth
watching.
He Is quietly
reorienti ng h c
W h ole work IS:
partly by getting
the policy-making
end OF things
firmly into h Is
own hands, and
partly by review
Ing the wageshour
divisions all-im-
portant dehni.
lions.