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A — —-T]- _—_s i LL e—— EDITORIAL em Es Burope now knows that it takes two nallons to keel the peace en ary er ————— Mr. Borah, it @ppeurs; is a little bit suspicious of the Brith and the French, It won't he long now before people will be say frig. “1 wigh 1 had bought it when . |." Pollikcs may be adjourned during the neutr ile ity discussion, but the politicians know where they vuried their haichets, It seems to us that the time ks at hand for the government to crack down on foreign organizations 1: this country. Reviewing testimony given to the House Comniclee investigating un-American activ- ftic's, Chatrman Ides asserts that it has been proven beyond question that the Germ n-American Bund and the Communist Party of the Unifed Stales are agents of Hit er and Stalin Well, It seems that the Louls-Pastor ghuilie-up 1a:t Wednesday evening surprised just about every- one, including (he experts themselves. “If the fight goes over ten rounds. ‘they sald, “it will go the full distance, but.if not, and probubly this will be the case, Louls will rock him to sleep early in the fray.” +A: far as this corner knows, there was no predic- tion. that Bob would last ten rounds and then get 100 confident for his own good. In fact, it was be- lieved that If Bob's footwork carried him through the first ten rounds, it woud carry him through the next ten. Well, that sounds good, but Louk just dian't agree. Bobs still a young fellow, though, and he may get another shot at Joe, but this time he won't get too confident until after he’s the new champlon--nice theory if it works In the midst of the present discussion of recom- mended changes in neutrality leglalation, it is im- portant for readers to understing that while exist ing legislation places an embargo on the shipment of arms. munitions and implements of war, there is ‘abeolutely no restriction whatsoever upon the sale of other supplies to warring nations. Under exist. ing liw, any belligerant power can purchdse any supplies in this country, except those included In the definition of arms, munitions and implements . Moreover, the goods can be carried on perfil peaceful relations with the belligerents. "Courtesy is an excellent word to keep in mind When driving on the highway, but we think the Actos Caliialty abd Surety Co. hag made a conf to comp.ny’s ‘ed to pad on curves and ———— A NE It just seems nobody can define liberty satisfac- torily. During the Civil War, Lincoln made a speech in Baltimore, in which he sald: “The shepherd drives the wolf from the sheep's thro:t, for which the sheep thanks the shepherd as his liberator, while the wolf denounces him for the same act as the de- stroyer of liberty, especially as the sheep was not a black one. Plainly, the sheep and the wolf are not agreed upon a definition of the word liberty; and precisely the same difference prevalls today, among ug human creatures.” A LOW TYPE OF POLITICS (Harrisburg Patriot) Politics Is reported to have designs on running the Huntingdon Industrial School, a State Institus tion, for the benefit of Huntingdon county politic. fans. So long .s8 Commander John D. Pennington, retired officer of the United States Navy, remains In charge, this will not occur, but i the trustee hoard by force or other resignations can be con. trolled, then Pennington can be dismissed and local politielans and thelr friends will be in clover It would seem as though the decent clbivens of Huntingdon county would be as much disguited with this bold politic.]l strategy as decent citizens elsewhere. The idea that a State institution for the training and reclamation of wayward boys should be sought as an asset of a county political org.ni- zation would be too contemptible for decent citi- ens to touch To the great credit of Commander Pennington he Is forever “getting in Dutch” with politicians, As a Prohibition administrator, he was quite effective in eheckmating those who wanted profit out of the flleg.1 Mquor trade. But the happy fact Is Penning. ton has been working in the public interest and the people know it It is to be hoped that the Governor, Secretary of Public We'fare Sweeny and others of influence over the Huntingdon School will not lend thelr oid to the pelty dealgns of a county political machine WHAT'S THE PRIZE THIS TIME? (Altoona Tribune) Mexico lined up with Germany in World War | and for her unholy alll nee «ff Germany won) was to get a large slice of United States territory Mexico, if one | news to believe report of In- terned German ships in her ports, and of connie vance with Cermany in confiscation of United States, Briush and Dutch oll properties which gave Germany ample time to secure oli supplies for her wr machines, is lined up with Germany in World War II Certainly Mexico's abrogation of treaties, viola. tion of promises and disregard for her own supreme law would seem to line her up on the side of CGer- many, which, until she made demands on Poland, had been foliowing the same t.ictics In the face of much outward evidence of a Mexican-Uerman understanding Mexican officials ind radical labor leagers are beating thelr breasts and loudly proclaiming their Jove for dear oll Uncle Sam snd the other democracies Despite such loud professions one cannot help wondering what prize Germany, if successful this time, will give Mexico if she wins. Will it be foreign. owned oll properties, American-owned mnes ind @ bi; flee of United States territory? We wonder while hoping for the best and fear. ing the worst about the relationship of our neighbor to the south SOMETHING LOST From Wilkes-Barre comes the pathetic news that four married brothers were haled into court aud compelled to support their aged parents. The p rerits required only about $60 a month to keep tiem going. Incomes. of the sons ranged from $142 to $217 a month, Nothing is more certain that America has lost womething precious than the procession of this type af parental desertion cases through the courts Doubtless muny more never reach that stage Most parents think too much of their children to dr.g thems into court even though the offspring think too little of their parents to help support them IL 1s a tragle picture which shows children throwing their parents into the night of desertion, relatives Indifferent to the welfare of their kin, the family loyalty of another day discarded and all tere of responsibility gone. Government relief & blamed In some quarters {or this aititude so contrary to the American way Some ch'ldren appear radiant that Government has taken this responsibility off their shoulders. It aserrted that the greatest fofee b ck of the Town. end and other old-age pension movements 8 sup- rlied by younger folks who see In such laws their release from supporting their aging fathers and mothers. Amer ca cannot have a happy .n.tlonal life on such a basis. It cannot cheapen the obligations of the family unit and escape the penalty, Dodging the responsibility may make posible the purch.se of things, matetial ahd gayer times, but at a price that Jater must be paid with heartaches. : ABSURD CRITICISM Co Amerfeahs are more thin 3000 miles distant from the battle ling France has drawn in Western Cermany. News is heavily censored from that war area. Etast information is virtually Impossible at this distunes, hut none of these things stand in the way of some Americans beginning to eriticize the French and English for their military tactics. One hears at many spots, the curb, the club, the lobby, the cafe the complaint that France and England are “pulling their punches” or the question “why don’t they begin to fight,” or “they didn't help Poland it all” and similar gratuitous siurs, If such comment were not absurd, it would be eriel. Perhaps it is both. Nobody here can possibly know the facts. War Is not precisely a football game, where the bleacherites can yell with no hetier hope of being heeded, “smash the center” ‘or “touch- Aown™ or “hold that line.” There is no evidence at AIItHAE the Prench and English are doing one mite lets than their umtost to carry on the war. If troops do not move as rapidly as the side-lines want, the sidg-lines will just have to endure the suspense, But it comes with rather poor grace from in. dividuals safe and sound in America to be critical of nations whosé citizens are dying in a war that, even though nd sbeolute proof ean bé adducted either one way or the other, might have been ayert- ed If the American ration, when it had the chance, had taken its seat at the table of the League of Nations and helped smooth out the wrinkles in in. fernatiohal relationships which now torture the en- tire world. : TR It the war on Germany's western front ls pro- have but to renounce. thelr citizenship and take i Aeotated - ie Apartment of THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA. {ore —————— | EE | Ornice Car “A Little Nonsense Now and Then, Is Relished by the Wisest Men” THE AB-MAN'S FABLE A lon met a tiger As they drank beside a pool Suld the tiger, “Tell me why You're roaring lke a fool “That's not foolish,” said tahe lon, With & twinkle in his eyes “They call me king of all the beasts Because | advertise.” A rabbit heard them talking And ran home like a streak, He thought he'd try the llon's plan, But his roar was just & squeak A fox came to Investigate Had luncheon in the woods Ho when you advertise, my friends Be sure you've got the goods Where's the Proof Reader? “Walter, there 18 4 button iu my soup” time printer) “Typographical error, =r, It Cuest Walter mutton.” (one should be Nice Iron Hossie where have you been? ee my wile off for a month's “Hello “To First Nelghbor- Second Neighbor vacation.” First Nelghbor Second Nelghbor the station to “But how black are “Yes, vour habds I patled the engine Needs a Reminder . fellow. who is something of a Mo- Monday morning paper sunday are told of an sbsent-mindod fiat en ln We toring enthusiast na if he's he alway red the Ww ot gn accident the previou Make It "Sinz" Stenographer—"How ja spell “sence? Employer "Dollars well wnse? him nd ently or horse Stenographer ike “1 ain't seen Fnce He Will Provide and were A church was making a dr.ve {or fund two colored sisters al ing on Uncle Rasius Uncle Rastus--"1 can't give mu town now Collector to?” Uncle Rastus—"1 does. si the other creditors is’ thing. 1 owes everybody in this here ‘But don't you think that vou owe the Lord something ter indeed, but he aint rushing me like Felt the Situation A German fr rmer was on trial in one of the justice courts for assault and battery, and had pleaded not guilty the opposing counsel asked Now, Jacob trere?” there was trouble between you and the plaintiff, wasnt “1 expect dere vhas “He 5.id something about your sented it, eh?” Vhell. IT calls him a ‘lar “Exactly. Then he called you “He calls me a saver kraut d Just That made you mad “Of course. 1 vhis 80 madt | “1 thought so. Now, Jacob, you are a man who speaks the truth. I t believe you could be hited 0 loll a tie” ‘Vell, 1 pelief 1 vhas pooty honest Now fog being a sheep-killer, and you re- me hard names? trhman: £0 hake all oafer” “Of course you gre—of coum Juooh, you must have struck the first bow. You see" The other lawyer objected, and after a wrangle the defend.int turned to the court and said ‘1 doant oxactly make oudt how it vhas, 1 like to own oop dot 1 shiruck first, but I haf paid my lawyer $5 to brove de odder vhay I doan’ like to lle, but feel badé WW jose der money.’ Try This Sometime If you wish to make someone perfectly miserable send him an Im. | | When the cross-examining came portant message by telephone. Tell him to be sure 0 mee! you at a holel t a certain hour, ay. But when he asks you who you are, don't under- stand him. and don't give him your name, He'll fret off a pound of flesh an hour trying 0 make out who it is that has telephoned him Der Dutchmans Tells Us A dutchmoan ‘ately married, remarked: “It vas Yist #0 #259 98 & needle cood valk out mit a camels eye as 10 get der behind word mit 2 vomans.” A TIRED WOMAN'S EPITAPH Here les a poor woman who always was tired Who lived in a house where help wis not hired; Her last words on earth were, "Dear friends I am going Where w shing ain't done, nor sweeping, nor sewing, But everything there {5 exact to my Withes, For where they don't eat there's no washing up dishes, I'l be where loud anthem: will always be ringing, Bul, having no voice, 11] be clear of the singing, Don't mourn for me now don’t mourn for me never, I'm golng to du nothing forever and ever.” on ——————— Curious Verdicts By Juries Many amusing {neidents are old of odd verdicts brought in by juries, who are sometimes known to be “wonderfully and fearfully made” Probably the worst specimen of agreement was the following In a case men when that settlement was a howling wilderness. It read: “Jerked to Jesus iby 8 mule” i ! i Another specimen of Kinsis jury verdicts was the following in a case | of the spoils, the Russian govern. pire, which had been reclaimed and placed under Bismarck | where a man died in a state of intoxication: “Death by hanging—around a | ment must bear equal blame with fication of the German states. The Third Reich came into {rum shop.” j An Indiana jury returned a written verdict of: | the biler bustin.” | A certain judge in a western state chirged the jury as follows: j own, get the one the last jury used” i The jury returned with a verdict of “Suicide in the ninth degree” | A Rhode Island jury were five days debating on a long ease involv- ing a hog worth §7, and then cme in. | recommended both the plaintiff and a man whose body was found in the river came 10 his death by & blow on the head, “which was given either before or after the drowning.” That's all, folks. We Presume g lot of fellows remain single because they were born that way. en "BCAT.” was the verdict brought in by a Jury at the city of Abeline, Kansas, lor Russia “Blode to peces bi, “Jury, you kin go cul and find a verdict. If you can't find one of your | September 25, 1939, Query and Answer Column PROBLEM: Here is a word of six letters, and means a loose, {lity mass. Behead iL, (that 1s, take away the first letter) and you will hive a word which means “bodies of water” Behead it again and you will have a colloquii] word which Is the name of a certaln kind of tree, Be- head It again and you will have a word which is an obsolete variant of & word which means a “caress.” Bahead It 3 fourth thne, and it will Le 8 letter of the English alphabet. A fifth and final beheading will leave it sull a letter of the English alphabet, What are the six hidden wards or terms? (Answer elsewhere in this department.) ————— NE THE WAR in EUROPE Fighting a Cautious Battle Two possible campalgns were open to England and Prance when the fighting begun. The first would In- volve bold offensives on land and sen, with the French army suffer. Ing terrific losses In attacking the Siegiried line and the British fleet g.mbling ts safety in a desperate effort to crush the narrow waters that lead Into the Baltic Sea, where direct aitacks uron Germany would he postible, eyen at enormous loss- D. ¥F~How many white stripes “ in the regu ation American fag? The other line of battle evolved upon a more cautious strategy. This Ans There Included strict blockade of Ger- regulation fag many by the British fleet in the 0 he dictionary B. C~What | North Bea, the elimination of Ger. man shipping from the oceans of the world, and the gradual econom. | _ Ans Evidently you did not. jook in the proper classification. The le strangulation of Germiny. This vord, beginning with “m.” is spelled mnemonic.” A mnemanic is 3 word or term that serves to remember something else. For example: If you vant to remember the seven colors of the rainbow (blue, yellow, violet, involved no great risks for the Brit. ish fleet, For the French army It indigo, green, orange. red, you memorize the two words “By vigor”) Bach letter represents a color meant a slow assault upon German defenses, with prolonged artillery preparations and the saving of the lives of Prench soldiers It is plain to see thit the British and the Prench have adopted the safe but slow proce The prelim- inary moves have been made to test German defenses In order to determine vhether a weak link in the chain of armor invited a ma jor offensive move, 80 f.r, nothing has developed to Indicate that such a weakness has been found although the feeling-out process Is still une aerway » - T. YI wish 0 isk you seriously if money is wealth? Ans~In a loose sense money is considered wealth Strictly speaking money is only a receipt for wealth, 1t is simply the medium of exchange for the thing (wealth) you want or need and how many red stripes are there are six white und seven red stripes In the United States the meaning of the word “nemonic?” 1 can'y find i F. G~Has the New York Word's Falr established a world’s record for one-day’s attendance? Ans Not as yet, but in all probability it will do 50. It has the S8van. tage of Increased population, greater attractions and greater worldewide interest. The Columbian Exposition at Chicago in 1803 had 2 one-day paid admission of 763.000 on Oct 8, which is still the record W. E~In what city of the National League was the least number of home runs made? And how many of them were made by the home clud? Ans~The least number of home runs made in 1938 wig in Pitts. burgh of the National League, The number was 44—-the Pirate; getting 22 and the visiting clubs getiing 22. The visitors’ elreuft clouts were 22 follows: Chicago, 7. New York, 6; Boston, 4; St. Louis, 3: Brooklyn, 2: Cincinnati, 2; Philadelphia, @ CG. L—=When wid the next Congress meet again? Ans 1940 No Prospect of Peace The elimination of Poland as a factor in the European war le.d many people wonder whether Hitler will be able make peace with Great Britain and France upon the ground | A af Lae If the The next regular session of Congress will convene Jonuary 2 to F. J~What is the difference between Bemites and Hebrews? Ans Practically none. Semite is a blanket term for the whole, and that further fighting is fon north Fh utanch Aetute the Hebrews (Israelites) with Ammonites, ana GOITULPE 2 Maoabites to war wuz started bv Cre Brita:n France lely for the PAT ane weveniing the de tr tion of Poland, there might be some hict ground for the hope of peace. Act- ually. 50 far as Germanys present foes are concerned Poland is a mere Incident With Germany armed to the teeth, her national economy geared to nothing but war, and the Ger. man people inflamed by a leader Hike Hitler, there can be no peace in Europe until Hitler Is satisfied Germany developed along the lines of peaceful economy ind the Gers man army demolished. Otherwise the British and the French would the alternative of maintaining themselves a war basis forever Because of this everlasting threat the two n tions have apparently de- ded that Hitler must go. that there cannot be two armed camps ryer and that if farce is lo decide the destiny of nations, the present i just aboul as good a time as any to get over with the supreme test Consequent.y, we see 3 war to the bitter end underway, Oreal Britain jand France will either go down fighting or conquer Hider They A. T. H—When was the Supreme Court established? have made the dicision and the ar- Ans —President Washington signed the Judiciary Act September {bitrament of arms will decide the 24 1788, and on that day sent to the Senate the names of _— ar Lees winner, On February 1, 1780. the Bupreme Court met in the Royal Exchange. : The Russian Invasion of Poland Dulkiing located at the foot of Broad Street, New York. N. Y ; The march of the Russi:n armies 8. W.Did George Washington leave all his property to hic wife? into Poland did not finish the Poles; Ans — The first item in his will provides for Martha Washingt as as a fighting nation they were al-. follows: “To my deir'y beloved wife, Martha Washington, I give and be- ready finished. queath the use, profit and benefit of my whole estate and personal for The savage German atiack, usiig (i.e term of her natural life, except such parts thereof are spacially dis. 10 the full mechanized units thal poeed of hereafter. My improved Jot in the Town of Alexandria Hiuated thwarted Polish mobilization and on pitt ind Cameron streets, I give to her and her heirs forever, as I alto defenses, had about completely dis- G0 my household and kitchen furniture of every sort and kind with th posed of Poland before Stalin's MN | jicuors and groceries which may be on hand at the time of m re | crossed the border. ir be used and disposed of as she may think proper.” { my The condemnation of Russia, If she is condemned. musi be based B. F. H—~What is the origin of the Baptist Church? Ans According to the American Baptist History Society, the B pe Ls the Poli‘h Corridor that i= causing so mich Buropean and tro of The Polish I CONN Corridor is 2bout is Germany proper with contact with their Prussian state 50 miles wide and 200 mi'es long : russia. Germany wants {t to make nnd J. W, B—~Where is the largest hatchery in the United States? Ans ~The Bureau of Anima] Industry says that eccording to its ords the largest Is the Wene Hatchery at Vineland, N. J. At the es- tabiisignent, 1.500000 eggs can be hatched at one time K. H JI it true that a in mulberry leaves? Ans After the period of the fourth dleep, feeding which lasts for ten day twenty Limes ree flkworm consumes many times its we ight the worms stirt their final during which period they consume about their own weight of mulberry leaves T. 8. S.Why are there no skyscraper; Ans It & 130 feet in Washington D.C? because of a restriction limiting the height of bulldings face on T. R. G.—What companies vertising? Ans In 1938 the following firms led in Reynolds, 86538447; Liggett & Myers General Motors Corporation, $5.131475 K. L—How far is it from London to Berlin by air? Ans 580 miles J. R—~What animal requires the longest time to reproduce ? Ans ~The elephant with a gestation period of twenty-two months spend the most money for newspaner ad- newspaper advertising: R. J Tob.cco Company, $5.646.152 and a for. The distance is entirely uron the BSoviet's action before Hitler dared to attack Pol- tist denomination had its in in 1608, a ster and. With full knowledge that Mus- dam. Holland The wh dp pastor of Se Swen ory a colini was not re.dy to fight with sociated with him was Thomas He'wys who returned to England about | him. the German Fuehrer would not 1611 und established the First Baptist Church of England at Southwark, | have precipitated the present sirug- London. of which he was pastor. It is generally recognized that Roger gle without a definite understind- Willlame e<iablished the First Bapiist Church of America in Providence | ing with the rulers of Russia P. 1, in 1638 : Stalin's willingness 10 make peace with Hitler and to agree upon del- I. L—~Where did John Philip Sousa, the famous bandmaster, die? Ans He died of a heart attack at Reading, Pa. on March 8. 1832 inite spheres of Interest in Poland and perhaps, other Europe n areas L. W. W—~Why do mockingbi~ds stop singing during dog days? Ans-—Because thay have finished breeding and are going through raved the way for Oerman agares- ‘dion. Had Hitler been uncetaln of : the moult which is a very exhausting process sieally, and wrgy for singing. Phy 4 Raves 4 Stalin's atlitude he would not have [atacked the Poles. | If the German att.ck upon Pol G. F~Is there any fee for towing a cir out of the Holland Tunnel? cand had not been encouraged by Ans —There is no charge for towing a car Holland Tunn | Russin, we would not bame the This service is oy al Ca uf Lye | ana ie | Boviet for occupying parts of Po- designed emergency equipment. ty i land that formerly belonged (0 Ruse J. T. H~Please explain the First, Second, and Third Reichs. sia. In such an event, it would be | merely a question whether Germany Ans ~The First Reich was the so-called Holy Roman Empire acquired the territory. German nition which existed until 1808 when Emperor Prancis | Having instigated the Hitler attack ©¢¢ted and the nucleus of the Rhine Confederation was formed. {and being ready to grab her share ond Reich began in 1871 after the foundation of the new German through i 4 Po- when the Reichstag and the Sta Pout) in | Germ. ny for the destruction of » te Diets were dissolved and a new siection | tand. | called for the Reichstag alone as a nation-wide vote of confidence. | What of Baltic and Balkan States? W. J. H—~Where is the Great Dismal Swamp? | The question arises whether Ger-| Ans—This is 2 tract of marshy land in ‘many and Russia have any agree- northeastern North Carolina. It begins a short Wo nea! oh Vint on {ment Js to other sections of Eur- Va, extends southward about thirty miles and embraces a total {ope. While nothing official is avail- scme 750 square miles. The swamp originally contained {able, the trend of events indicates 2200 squire miles, but much of it has been reclaimed {that there is an undefstanding be- | cultivation. Near its center is Lake Drummond abou: two found the hog not guilty, and | tween the two nations that is com- ameter. : defendant to the mercy of the | prehensive enough to permit their | Joint activity along the | W.T. B—Why is the Book in the Bible called Exodus? fends. The probablity is that Ger-| Ans—Exodus means s going forth, or departure, as of a {mony bas turned over to Russia from a place or country. This name was given to the second the smaller Baltic states and a Bible because it describes the departure of the children of share in Rumanian Ukraine. Egypt. When the invasion of Rumania is uncertain. It depends 2 it IH I | ii i 2 3 ¢ i EH it : ¥
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