La Grange Journal (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 9, 1940 Page: 4 of 8
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LAGRANGE JOURNAL
ESTABLISHED 1880
Published Every Thursday Moraine at
LaGrange, Texas
B. F. HARIGBL-PROPRIETOR
THINGS IN GENERAL
Remarks by the Editor
GEMS OF THOUGHT
CONTINUANCE
To reach a port, we must sail, sometimes
with the wind and sometimes against it,
but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at
anchor.—Oliver Wendell Holmes
Energy will do anything that can be done
in this world, and no talents, no circum-
stances, no opportunities will make a man
without it.—Goethe
Too Many Burning Fires Cause Run
For More Logical Sectors.
Chamberlain, the mouthpiece over in
England, when Lloyd George or Church-
hill are not attracting attention, has seen
fit to make a pardonable reference to re-
verses experienced in the Norway regions.
Reading the statements from the eminent
member of Parliament, conclusion is rapid;
a nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse.
If that fails in the application, then, the
other: “It’s a wise child that knows its own
father.” Chamberlain has learned much
within the past four months. Chief of the
learning is that the Britains are not in the
mood to tolerate camouflage reports, they
want the cold bare facts; they have the
burden to bear, eventually.
Britain’s rush from the Norway seotor
in order to secure a “more logical position”
is to be taken for what the report implies.
Some folks grab a platter of hot spinage
without flinching, some find the platter too
hot to hold, and for the fear that a break
would occur if the platter is dropped, gently
place it where it belongs and take a seat
to be served. This is crude analogy, it ap-
plies, however, with effect in this instance.
Apparently, so mentioning, the tactigs that
are being employed by Germany is giving
the British what some are wont to call, the
jitters. The German tactics have not puz-
zled England, alone; from reports given,
one conclusion may be reached, and that is,
the Germans are bent on teaching the old
world a few new things.
Pleas for trade relations, in view of the
stringency apparent, and the connecting
links fast growing that force the neutral
nations to an alternative, have created a
situation in the war sector of Europe that
is a puzzle to most widely known strate-
gists in America and other neutral coun-
ties. There is little need, as the Journal
sees the inevitable, for America to continue
to maintain an alarming attitude toward
the European situation. That point is clear,
to our way of reasoning; the menace comes
from another source, more vital in effect
than the threat of one small nation—with
its 65 millions of people—and it lies in the
far East. Informed military men do not
experience apprehension relative to Ger-
many ; remains only to say that the menace
lies with Japan.
Fostering, as England is, an effort to
bring about a possible “friendly” relation
with both Japan and Italy, and Italy’s re-
newed proclamation that she would remain
neutral but in sympathy with Germany,
and Russia complaining about certain re-
strictions in the trade alliance with Britain,
complicates the situation for England, to
the extent that entrenchment is about the
only recourse. Mastery of the seas applies
as it has applied in the past; England, with
all of its mastery, is unable to cope with the
sea problems because of the bombing planes
kept in action that leave only destruction
in their wake. Unless memory is at fault,
it was England who declared war against
Germany and promised both Poland and
Czecho-Slovakia aid if they remained firm,
and then betrayed the latter country.
Goodness and benevolence never tire,
j They maintain themselves and others and
(never stop from exhaustion.
—Mary Baker Eddy
I go on with what I am about as if there
were nothing else in the world for the time
being. That is the secret of all hard-work-
ing men.—Kingsley
Slow wind also brings the ship to har-
bor.—Swedish Proverb
Early Predictions May Fail But
Signs Are Acceptable.
Matters little who is responsible for
bringing the olive branch into the demo-
cratic dispute in Texas; it must be accepted
that the native son idea still has its influ-
ence. The Journal entertained a doubt as
to the efforts exercised against John Nance
Garner and his many friends in Texas, and
it has come to pass that the position taken
by the Journal was well founded. Demo-
crats can scrap as hard as their competi-
tors, and permit loyalty of a cause to be
upheld. That the opponents of John Nance
Garner have seen fit to abandon the fight
is what one may expect from good demo-
crats. Summed down to the last line, it
was not a fight against Garner as much as
it was a fight to protect Roosevelt.
Very good, if the half is mentioned;
Garner is to be praised for his stand, demo-
crats like to help a fighter. Garner made
the statement in the open that he was a
candidate for the democratic nomination,
that in seeking the nomination he would
not backtrack, but would leave it to his
friends who believed in his ability, despite
his age and the evil things with which he
was charged. Events that have transpired
ap
and reports that have appeared, add to the
contention that Texas is not willing to have
its native son slighted and relegated be-
cause of patronage-favored who could not,
much as they may have desired, check the
advance of the Garner march to Texas
democratic choice. It is for the good of the
party that this was done; it is for the good
of Garner’s success that his name will be
carried to the national convention.
Only those who have the patience to do
simple things perfectly ever acquire the
skill to do difficult things easily.
—Schiller
Texas democrats have studied the politi-
cal scenery closely for the past two months,
and have noted that republican gains in
many states has been made known. Texas
democrats may also have deducted from
this knowledge, that there was an essen-
tial paramount, to stand behind their na-
tive son in order to checkmate what, on the
surface, appeared to be an endorsement of
Roosevelt for a third term. In such States
it is very evident that leadership still main-
tains an influence. There are many politi-
cal adherents, favored by the present na-
tional administration, to whom, the Hatch
measure to the contrary notwithstanding,
a reminder of what has been given acts as
an urge to head off a possible loss of pa-
tronage. All of this is political in its color-
ing, and not bad politics at that.
Endorsing the present administration is
in good form; Garnerites will not, because
of that or personal animosity or whatnot,
fail to give the present administration the
endorsement expected from a political
party. Political practice frequently gives
opportunity to endorse with certain restric-
tions.* Repudiation of an administration
cannot produce what the party members,
as a whole expect to realize. Back in the
1880’s there was a lesson taught to the
nation’s democratic party when soreheads
refused to endorse the administration of
Grover Cleveland; in their convention held
in Chicago, with the sweltering heat play-
ing a dripping tatto on their foreheads,
they finally permitted W. J. Bryan to ap-
pear on the rostrum and spill the “Crown
of Thorns” effusion that made him the
nominee; which started a defeat era for
the democrats that lasted until 1012.
Telling Truths Cause Opposition To
Pick The Weak Points Thereof.
When Governor O’Daniel came into the
banquet hall of the Plaza Hotel on the night
that the members of the South Texas Press
Association was being entertained by the
Fiesta Association and the Chamber of
Commerce of San Antonio, almost to a per-
son everyone stood immediately and gave
him an ovation. Known as it is that there
are a number of the newspaper editors bit-
terly opposed to the present governor, it
exemplified, by' their standing, a courtesy
due the Chief Executive and caused that
executive to bow in pleasure. When, how-
ever, the program after the menu had been
eaten, took form and the Governor was in-
troduced, they learned to know that here
is a student of the State Constitution, and
one who is endeavoring, in the face of the
strongest opposition, to carry out the pur-
pose for which he was elevated, in accord-
ance with the provisions of a State Consti-
tution, written by men who loved Texas.
Information, as spoken in his argument
on the State Constitution, created in the
minds of those who gave a close attention
to his address, a thought; after having
read about the Chief Executive and the
plea to have him defeated, this message
cleared the fog and left them to read the
facts on the mental horizon. Many, and
this is not surprising, stated that they had
neglected to recall the fact that the State
Constitution prohibited expenditure of
State money in excess of the provisions,
and if it was true, something “ought to be
done.” Certainly; yet it was to be consid-
ered, when Governor O’Dteniel made that
mention and stated he was essaying to fol-
low the provisions of the Constitution, “the
professional politicians” were busy in an
effort to discredit him and bring about his
political downfall.
Rather amusing, as a whole; provoking
the query: “For why a State Constitu-
tion?” How many of those who are elected
to office, through the efforts of certain in-
fluences that seem to have a tendency to
expect favors later, can face an intelligent
audience and discourse on this great docu-
ment and lay claim to observance of the
provisions therein? Notice, please, the
scramble to be heard, is minus. Governor
O’Daniel had an attentive audience, in spite
of his caustic references. It was brought
to the attention of some of the editors that
the Governor always read his address from
WASHINGTON CURRENT COMMENT
By A Journal Reader
An Economy Streak
Both Capitol Hill and the White House
seem to be moved just now by the spirit of
economy and show signs of a belief that
there may be a bottom even to the public
purse. The Rover and Harbor Bill is the
latest appropriation measure to be subject-
ed to the pruning knife, having suffered a
trimming of 40 per cent, or approximately
90 million dollars. That the President had
an eye on the bill is made evident by the
fact .that a veto was promised if two speci-
fied items were included in the appropria-
tion. The Senate cut them out.
If the Senate showed a determination to
be something of a tightwad about Rivers
and Harbors, it laid aside that attitude of
mind regarding the CCC, that agency being
accorded 25 million more than was recom-
mended. While the Rivers and Harbors en-
thusiasts may be inclined to mutter some-
thing about robbing Peter to pay Paul, the
CCC is a popular activity and probably will
not be permitted to wane until the time
comes when conditions indicate that it can
be laid aside entirely.
The House has been giving attention to
the somewhat complicated Wages and
Hours legislation. The discussion at times
was bitter, and in some instances non-par-
tisan, charges and counter-charges being
flung about freely. Upon the one side it is
said that small business is being wiped out
everywhere, and that the farmer is under-
going a process of “liquidation.” A uni-
form wage scale throughout the country is
denounced in language that cannot be mis-
understood. Upon the other hand it is
maintained that although wages and hours
regulation necessarily is in an experimen-
tal stage, the laws along that line have
been administered with discretion, and
that no substantial groups of employers
have been subjected to injury.
Political Gossip Analyzed
Since the sounding line has not been able
to strike bottom in the deep Third Term
gulf, attention has turned more markedly
toward the Democratic choice for second
place. Senator Wheeler, of Montana, will
have none of it, his gaze being fixed, it is
said, upon larger things. Those who claim
to have made a comprehensive survey al-
lege that if Mr. Roosevelt “does not
choose”, the convention will lose little time
in naming Mr. Hull, a conclusion not at all
in agreement with the plans of the large
family of favorite sons, and their friends.
Regarding the choice of a ticket, the Re-
publican situation is considerably less com-
plex than the Democratic. The Republi-
cans do not have to hold off for a popular
man, and a President at that, to speak his
mind. It is an open race, in which anyone
can sprint just as fast as he sees fit. The
Republican starting pistol has been dis-
charged. The Democratic firearm is cocked,
but awaits a trigger pressure which only
Mr. Roosevelt can give.
Seesaw Game That Puzzles
Letters to Herr Hitler, written by Fritz
Thyssen, who was the financial angel of
the Nazi government in its earlier days,
have been published. They embody repeat-
ed warnings that the Fuerer is heading
Germany for the rocks. The Nazis do not
see it that way, and announce that the
Norwegian campaign is but the beginning
of a movement which will end when the
English and French are pushed into the
sea. The mere newspaper does not know
what to think. Today German shipping is
sent to the bottom, and all seems to be over
saving the English and French shouting.
Tomorrow Britain loses at several places
and it appears that the allies are on the
road that leads down and out.
World War No. 1 left a mistaken notion
that such conflict is a short job. A similar
mix-up that Europe had to endure long ago
is called the Thirty Years War. As to the
present trouble, the newspaper reader will
do well to fall back on our friend Shakes-
peare for an appropriate phrase, and con-
clude that matters have not advanced be-
yond “the equal poise of this fell war.”
manuscript. Reason ? He had copies of his
address to give to the newspaper reporters
—daily press—these copies were duplicates
of his reading. Rather difficult to change
the verbiage and meaning. Not a bad stunt
on the part of the governor.
Since his appearance before that banquet
audience, it is noticeable that some of the
antagonistic papers are blocking their own
efforts to discredit the governor. Rather
mystifying, because of the Governor’s me-
thod of campaigning and maintaining em-
ployees to sing, there should have been
resignations on the part of two of the
“musicians” who helped him during his last
campaign, that they have joined the cam-
paign of Jerry Sadler. Why deny this or
that, when there is a reason for all things ?
Voters may as well take the hint and watch
these chaps who believe that they and they
only can save the State by bankrupting
the treasury.
HARVKY CLARK SUCCEEDS
TO OFFICE OF ’SQUIRE
Harvey R. Clark of Schulenburg,
practicing attorney, submitted the
necessary bond to the Commissioners’
Court last week, Wednesday and be-
came Justice of the Peace at Schulen-
burg, succeeding to the vacancy oc-
casioned by the death of Rud. Vogt
who, for 30 years, held that office.
Harvey should make a good ’Squire,
he can be hard-boiled if necessary,
knows the law and can administer
justice. He can also show a kindly
heart that tempers justice.
BRIEF VISITORS
Mr. and Mrs. Ben F. Reichert of
Cameron were brief visitors in La
Grange last Saturday, en route to
Corpus Christ! to spend a few days.
Ben is the editor and manager of the
Cameron Enterprise, a splendid week-
ly newspaper. Ben, by the way, is a
cousin to the Journal editor. The
little son, recently added to the fam-
ily was bossing the driving.
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Ledgers, Time Records, Looseleaf
Pocket Notebooks, at the Journal
Stationery Department.
MAY 9, 1940
LAGRANGE BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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Cozy Theatre Program.. I;
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, MAY 8-9
“IT ALL CAME TRUE”
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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. MAY 10-11
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ENTIRE PRODUCTION FILMED IN TECHNICOLOR
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Matinees 75c, Including Tax; Nights Si.20, Including Tax
SUNDAY, MAY 12
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MONDAY AND TUESDAY, MAY 13-14
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ABSTRACTS
MAPS
WILD FLOWER SHOW—
(Continued from page 1)
sioned to at once gather more flowers
to replace some that had wilted in
the two days.
Wild flowers, a part of nature’s of-
fering to the landscape about this
section, are not appreciated until they
are, in bulk and in arrangement
brought to the attention of the man
or woman. That interest should have
been so great as to cause 2000 to at-
tend is due to several efforts in ad-
dition to those exercised by the Dis-
trict officers of the highway depart-
ment, the chief of which, however, is
that of the local women who willing-
ly aided in giving the event some
publicity, and the highway crew that
kept the traveling public informed,
by placing signs at the cross roads
on the highways.
Concluding with the terse remarks,
that the show was excellent, that it
was an honor to have selected La
Grange as the city in which to have
the exhibit, and that the co-operation
given was of such that makes the
friendly tie stronger and the public
more appreciative.
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