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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

Q. Give the location of the Cumberland River.
 A. It is large southern branch of the Ohio River, rising in the highest part of the Cumberland plateaurin in south east Kentucky and emptying into the Ohio near Smith land. Kentucky, after a devious course of 688 miles through Ken lucky and Tennessee.
 O., Who is the author of the novel The Rosary?"
 A. Florence Barclay.
 o. How many deaths occurred in the United States in 1882?
 A. In the registration area, deaths numbered 1,3O4,109.
 o. Who succeeded MT Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes as associate justice of the United States Su- preme Court?
 A. Judge Cardozo, appointed by President Hoover in February 1892.
 O. How many acts have been passed since the beginning of con- gross and how many did the last session of congress pass?
 "A. The grand total of all acts passed by the congresses is 55,6S4 The 73d congress passed S2 public acts; 12 private acts and II public resolutions in it's session ending June l6, 1883.
 lQ. How does fly walk on the ceiling without falling off?
 A. Each foot is equipped with two pads or pulvilli, and each pui- villi bears many tiny hairs which secrete sticky fluid that holds the fly to the ceiling.
 c. Where is Clinton Prison?
 A. Dannemdra, New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
A Book a Day by BRUCE CATION
Churchill Is Kind To A Great Name

American readers may find Marlborough: His Life and Times" :" by Winston Churchill, a too-detail- ed account of the career of a man who is not, for most of us, much more than a vaguely familiar name.
 Nevertheless, the man is worth reading about. He commanded England's armies during a period the earliest years of the 18th century-which was strikingly like the World War in the number of contestants involved, the ex- tent and bitterness of the conflict, and the exhaustion which all par ties suffered.
 He was victorious in every bat tie and in every campaign, and he did about as much as any man to establist the enduring solidity of the British Empire.
 MT Churchill in the two vol umes of the biography which now are available, carries Marlbo- rough through the early part of his career, and up to the begin ming of the war of the Spanish Succession in 17O2, and he is con- cerned chiefly with an attempt to CichL Aiic llCLO D lihDlC VI 6Olu0 OA the unkind things which histori- ans have had to say about him. This attempted vindication scenes to have been necessary; Marlborough, for all his great ness. needs defending here and there.
 A penniless page in the court of Charles II, he got his start by shining up to the kings mistress managing both to avoid being caught by the king and to gel from the lady enough money to finance his military career. He became a trusted \executive of James II after Charles died cooly betrayed James to William of Orange, and then continued to negotiate with James after VII liam had come to the throne. As an expert at playing both ends against the middle, he can stand a bit of whitewash. Mi Churchill applies 0t with loving care.
 The two volumes give an en- | Tightening and readable picture oi English life in the troubled and eventful restoration period. In cidentally, if in your reading oi romantic novels you have beer puzzled by "Jacobitc conspiracy and have wondered what 1t wal all about. these books will tef you. They are published by lschribner's at SC
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
So They Say

I'll give my last drop of blood to see that the MIRA and other emer- gency legislation are not made per- manent.-U. s. Senator Simeon D. Fess of Ohio.
 The farmers are running a boarding house for this country and you eastern fellows won't let us raise your board.-Gov c. w. Bryan of Nebraska.
 When I learned that a man had the power to go into the depart ment of justice and change the records, I was rather ashamed of being a citizen of this nation.-- William Fox, former film magnate.
 
 My idea of real happiness is to find some small corner of the world, crawl into fit and never again see my name in the papers until I die.--Maxine Elliott.
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 You know I don't make speeches; make cars.-Henry . VI -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

Great plans are in the making for Mi agara Falls and it's near neighbors in Canada this summer. Fort Niagara, the famous outpost of colonial days, is to be rededicated and Canada is to celebrate the 400th anniversary of it's discovery by Jacques Cartier. There will be French, Canadian, American, and English par ticipation in the coming events, according to present plans. There will be series of local celebrations starting at Gaspe, Prince Edward Isle, Cartier's first land ing, and continuing down the St Lawrence, all the way to Fort Niagara. The old fort has been restored and will be dedi- cated in proper fashion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

We're still waiting for the plans for the so-called camps for ''transients". Early this week the Civil Works Administra- tion announced it was going to provide quarters through the winter for knights of the road. They are to be run with federal funds and, from what we can ob- serve, will be supervised by National Guard officers Unemployed and unmar- ried officers are being sought to devote a few months to this work. The camps are to be similar to those maintained by the CCC units. Of course, the men will have regular work hours every day. ahd this work will naturally keep them outside except in the worst weather. We wonder if the "floaters" of the nation can be cor raled into such camps. We always thought there was a certain type of man who was so footloose that he was never satisfied with remaining under the same roof. Work didn't interest him as work. He would work to feed and clothe himself, but not for any enjoyment he might get from it. And his work never kept him tied down. When he wanted to migrate to new field of endeavor he would. Of course, if Uncle Sam proposes to feed and clothe him during the winter he may be satisfied, but we really wonder if the real "transients' will be induced to stop off or merely the floating population of some of our cities and towns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

Hartford Crusaders are wise in follow ing in the footsteps of their Waterbury brethren and disbanding. We can see no need for the group to continue it's activi- ties any longer. It was founded for one purpose. That has been accomplished. Why switch now to some other field with which perhaps half the enlisted members are not in sympathy? Backing any mon- etary program is quite different from advocating repeal. The men in the Cru saders desirous of doing this should reor- ganize as some other body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
COUNT INA ToI.sToI
fHartford Timesl

The death of Count Ilya Tolstoi is of particular interest to Connec- cicut because he had made his home in Southbury. His sister, Countess Alexandria, is a resident of Haddam. Both children of the great literary genius. reIigionist and social philosopher, Count Leo ToIstoi, with their remarkable per- sonaiities and talents, enriched the cultured circles of our state.
 It seems indeed a strange turn of fate that members Of this family once almost as completely indenti- fled with Russian nativity as the very soil of that nation, should have become Connecticut people
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
lfs Too Late Now

There is a tendency to criticize the city officials of late because they have adopted dire means of collecting taxes. This seems rather old in view of the fact that the common complaint against city officials is that they don't try hard enough to col lect money due the city. Waterburys own plight is no different than many other towns of larger or smaller popula- tion. We have commented upon this fact several times of recent weeks. In order for the municipality to exist as one it must meet it's obligations. To do this it can resort only to the means at hand.
 There is no known way of making man pay his taxes to the city government other than through such legal ways as the law sets up in the charter. A good many cities show no leniency whatsoever to- wards the taxpayer. If he foregoes pay ment the necessary legal steps are imme- diately taken and the debt is satisfied through extraordinary proceedings. Wa terbury has always been more than anx- ious to meet the taxpayer half way. In fact, it has gone further than that But that day has gone. Conditions today make it necessary to assume an unfor- giving attitude. The city just can't be good fellow any longer,
 We are serving alias tax warrants on property owners now. It is the second step in gigantic campaign to wipe out some of the $3,000,000 owed Waterbury in back taxes. A few weeks back the City Sheriff was authorized to go forth and impound automobiles owned by delinquent taxpayers. This occasioned both favor able and unfavorable comment So has the latest drive against owners of real estate. But all of us should remember that Waterbury is doing nothing more than many other cities do today. In fact others adopted such tactics years ago, because the law authorized them to do so If we want the city to meet it's many obli- gations, we must expect to contribute our share.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

NRA Faces Crisis Automobile Code Expires On Decem Der 31; FOrds Attitude Secondary Battle Over the LGbOr Section; Alfred P. Sloan aud Walter ChyysIer Hold Key to Settlement; RooseveH Laughs Ascay Eab Orate Code Strategy of PosOer Mogm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
Know Your Waterbury Its History, Facts and General Information
BRASS CITY FACTS

Woodtick in Wolcott was named in the days of the Revolutionary war. A saw mill was in operation there as early as 1776.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

Waterbury's first fire department was organized in 1880, and had sixteen men known as the Matta- tuck Fire Engine company. Samuel c. Snagg was the first fire chief.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

In 1851 the first public High School was opened, taking place of the academy which had served previously for educational pur- poses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
Questions And Answers by The Democrats Washington Information Bureau
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

It was not until after 1885 that the gross amount of metal handled by the various brass mills of Wa terbury and vicinity reached a ton fl week
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

Julius Hotchkiss was chosen the first mayor of Waterbury by unani-, nous vote.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

and made their homes here. The states sympathy for these emigres is substantial, as Is the appreciation of their worth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

Seeing how mad everybody seems to get about gold, why not adopt some peaceful metal for money standard, like platinum or chromium?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

Then again there's the curious contra diction of vets wanting dry wines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

Miss Gertrude Gartside, mill girl of Mossley, England, has been granted a years leave of absence from her loom to act as Mayoress of Glossop to her widowed uncle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
THE EDITOR.

0. When does the term of Gov ernor Pinchot of Pennsylvania ex- pire?
 A. January, 1885.
 Q. What is a cyclone?
 A. A storm in which the wind blows spirally toward center. It Is generally brought about by un- equal atmospheric pressures at the same altitude.
 c. Name the three leading gold producing states in the United States.
 A. California, Colorado and South Dakota.
 O. What is the record distance for ski Jumping?
 A. Bob Lymstoke at Revelstoke. B. O., March 13, 1882, jumped 269 feet.
 Q. Can ducks be crossed with geese for propagation?
 A. No.
 Q. How many dogs are in the United States?
 A. Estimates from reliable sources place the total number at approximately S,000,000.
 Q. Give the length and breadth of Egypt.
 A. It extends 675 miles north and south, with, general breadth of about 800 miles. s
 If you want a copy of our bull letin on Pendants, Fudges X BOn- bOns, write to the Waterbury Dem- Ocrat's, Washington Bureau, en- closing five cents in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 4:55 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-15
DAILYWASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND
: By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT ALLEN

Of WashingsOn MeFFyGO-Esound" and IOro Merry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-16

a sad effect upon the general morale and
habits of life of all the members Of the
family. This is true in all parts of the
country.
Therefore It behooves US so to order
our civilization that all can live in the
security of having the necessities of life.
and that each individual according to
his abilities and his vision may at the
same time preserve his hope for future
growth.
This IS Utopia, perhaps, and many
years distant, but 1t seems to me that it
Is the goal OF real civilization, and It
also seems to me that only through a
revival Of true relgion are We going 70
achieve this goal It is, also, goal very
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much worth the trouble it will take If

much worth the trouble it will take If
we are to gain it.
When religion becomes again a part
of our daily lives, when we are not con-
tent only with 50 living that our neigh
bors consider us just men, and when we
really strive to put into practice that
which in moments of communion with
ourselves we know to be the highest
standard of which we are capable, then
religion will mean in each life what T
think it should mean.
We will follow the outward obse1v-
ances because they give Us help and
strength, but we will live day by day
with the consciousness Of a greater
power and Of greater understanding than
our own to guide - and protect - and
spur us on.
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What Religion Means
CoMtinued from Third P09e.

CO"ssHU5U VUW 1NUu fVge
and hope and a vision to strive for, then
We are not failures, but if we are to hold
this point Of view real religion, and not
Just its shadow, must be supreme on
earth.
It has been true in the past that in all
times Of great crises there has been a
revival of religious feeling.
We are going through time when
vast numbers Of our people are facing
loss of things which they hold dear, some
Of them are facing actual starvation
Though I think We have come to point
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where our social conscience has become
keen enough for us to make every at
tempt as people to prevent, wherever
We know of it, actual starvation.
It is looked upon today as one OF the
duties of government to see that no one
starves, and that is something which
would not have even been thought of 200
years ago. That far, at least, our social
conscience has really made some
progress.
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no UT there are many other by-prod-
u ucts Of the depression which do as
much harm as actual starvation. The
lack Of work, the feeling Of helplessness,
and the inevitable lowering in many
families Of the standard of living have
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-06
EXPLAIN HIGH AUTO
FATALITIES IN STATE

Officials of the Delaware Safety
Council, explaining the report issu-
ed by the Census Bureau at Wash
ingtOn that the Delaware automo-
bile fatality rate was the highest of
the country for 1882, said that the
Washington bureau had based their
report ON the population of the diff
ferent states and that while Della
ware has comparatively small pop
ulation, the majority of people in
Delaware own automobiles, while in
other states a large percentage of
the persons living there have no
cars.
They also said that Delaware is
well known for its good roads which
are extensively used by motorists
from other states, who have acci-
dents here that help to raise the per-
centage of accidents in Delaware.
The report from Washington
states that Delaware had an auto
mobile death rate of 34.2 per 100000
population in 1882, as compared
with 23.6 for the country.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-06
OVERLOOK

Cool and bright moonlight nights
are enjoyed by the young folks to
attend movies and parties in neigh
boring towns.
A miscellaneous shower was given
to Mr.. and Mrs. Coral Davidson last
Thursday evening, and it was a very
happy event for all.
The Epworth League will hold a
social this evening in the basement
of Whites Chapel.
Harry, son of Harry Hastings, fell
last Saturday in a trough and broke
an arm. DIR. Hopkins reduced the
fracture and he is getting about
again.
Mrs. Fredonia Lofiand was a Sun
day guest of her sister, Mrs. Mar
guerite White.
A family party made up of Alfred
Mitchell and wife, and William
Mitchell were guests of Martin
Mitchell at Dover.
Mrs. Anna King has returned from
visit in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Ella Truitt has returned
from a visit at Woodland Beach.
Church-Sunday school at $50;
preaching at IL; Epworth League,
20
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-06
ACCIDENTS

In an automobile accident on the
DUPONT highway last Saturday eve
ming John E. Wiley, of Greenwood
was seriously injured when the cal
in which he was riding struck the
rear end of a car driven by Luther
Lee Jones, negro, of near Lincoln.
Both cars were going in the same
direction and the car Wiley was
driving was completely demolished.
Both Wiley and Jones were taken
to the Milford Emergency Hospital
and received treatment from DR..
n. r. Washburn.
Wiley suffered a fractured hip
and many bruises. Jones was in
jured Internally and shocked. .
While riding on a tractor with her
father, Walter Dickerson, Pearl, 8
years of age, fell off and was in
jured by the blow which the tractor
was pulling.
Mr.. Dickerson was plowing his
field for wheat in Milford Neck, and
Pearl asked permission to ride with
him on the tractor. The tractor hit
a snag in the field and the shock
threw the girl off in front of the
plow, before she could roll out of
the road the plow had passed over
her. Her father picked her up and
brought her to the Marshall Hos
pital where she was treated for
severe injuries to the back, and sew
eral decorations.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-06

A birthday surprise party was
given in honor of f. Brown Smith
last week. The party was arranged
by his wife. The guests assembled
near the home and were greeted by
Mr.. Smith upon arrival. The eve
ming was thoroughly enjoyed at
cards, bridge and finch. The guests
included Mr.. and Mrs. l.. B. Har-
rington, DR.. and Mrs. Hewitt Smith,
, DR.. and Mrs. r. j. Emory, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. T. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. r. X.
Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Sharp,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Wilson, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Gordon Smith, DR.. Law
renee L. Fitchett, Mrs. George b.
Potter, Mrs. James A. Cahall, Mrs.
j. w. Sheldrake, Mrs. E. w. Dean,
Mrs. l.. r. Beauchamp, Mrs. John
Masten, Mrs. Preston Brown, Miss
Elva Reese, Reese B. Harrington,
Miss Laura Belle Kennerly and Mr..
Smiths mother.
Lower Delaware baseball fans
were greatly shocked to learn of the
misfortune Detailing Bill Loller, star
pitcher and all-around player of the
Camden-Wyoming team, when he
was accidently shot while on a gun
ming trip. AS the result of the ac-
cident, the baseball career of Loller
will likely be ended. He is recover
ing from his injuries in a Maryland
hospital after having his left arm
amputated above the elbow. Tenta-
tive plans are being made to play a
benefit baseball game at Wyoming
on Sunday, October 18th, at 2.45 p.
m, between the Camden Wyoming
clubs and team of all-stars from
Delaware. 1t would not be surpris- |
ing if some of the big leaguers home |
at the time would not be included |
in the lineup. Following the game |
last Sunday a committee began ar
ranging for the game. Messrs. Dunn,
Wilkinson and Manager Kohler from
President j. H. Holloway
and Vice-President G. C. Lord of the
club make up the COM
mittee. The Harrington members
of the committee will manage the
all-star combination. The players
for this team are being signed, they
are agreeing to play without any
expense and the entire proceeds will
be donated to Bill Loller for assis-
lance with his hospital expenses.
The umpires have already been
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-06

The wedding of Miss Ava Gordy,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Adolphus
Gordy, of Georgetown, and Lee john
son, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo
Johnson of Piney Grove, took place
at the NJ. p. Parsonage at George
town, on Sunday evening Sept. Gath.
Rev. Irwin S. Owens performed the
ceremony.
Mrs. Johnson is a graduate Of
Georgetown High School class of 81,
and Mr.. Johnson is a graduate of
Georgetown High School, class OF
80, and for two years attended
business college in Wilmington.
They will reside in Georgetown.
Their many friends wish them a
long and happy married life.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-06

on a ten day trip to the Century of
Progress and Niagara Falls.
The Delmar New Century Club
held its first meeting of the fall sea-
son on Tuesday afternoon with the
president, Mrs. Frank Taylor pre-
siding. After greetings by the presi-
dent and short business session,
little playlet was presented by Mrs.
George Nelson, Mrs.. Clarence
Pritchett and Mrs. Walter Venables.
Refreshments were served.
The Century Club chorus has re-
sumed its weekly rehearsals at the
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-06
1867 MEN REFERRED
TO JOBS ON HIGHWAYS

A total of 1867 men in Delaware
have been referred to jobs on State
highway projects operating under
the regulations of the U. S. Bureau
of Public Roads, according to the
announcement of H. p. Young, Fed
eral director of the Delaware En-
plOyment Bureau. From 60 to 20 per
cent of these men have received per-
manent jobs as a result of their re-
ferral from the Delaware Employ
ment Bureau here, the Kent county
unemployment office in Dover and
Sussex county unemployment Office
in Georgetown to the eight projects
now in operation.
These projects will cost about one
third of the total ALLEGATION to Della
ware for Federal roads, Mr.. Young
said, and as plans are ready and the
contracts are let additional projects
will be started, three of them in the
next few weeks.
That this is big step towards re-
covery is indicated by the fact that
already the three offices have ex-
hausted qualified men who are steam
shovel operators and mixer opera
tors. It is probable within the 4iear
future that all the form settlers and
cement finishing machine operators
listed at the employment offices will
receive employment. In order that
Delaware citizens shall receive pri-
ority the county unemployment Of
fees have been busy exchanging in
on available labor in the
occupations shown.
If any unemployed men in these
classifieations who are qualified !
have not registered at any of the
offices they are advised |
10 do so.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-06
MILFORD AMERICAN LEGION

At the regular meeting of the
Milford Post, No. 8. of the American
Legion, held Tuesday evening, the
following officers were elected to
serve for the ensuing year:
Commander, Joseph Lofiand; vice
commander, Rev. VIM. Irwin; adju-
tant, A. F. Faix; finance officer,
Capt. Anthony Summers; chaplain,
Col. w. E. Lank; historian, N. NJ.
Stokes; sargeant-at-arms, A. L. Dep
uty; publicity officer, Rev. VIM. Ir-
win; service officer, T. c. Collins.
The Post held a very interesting
meeting and has promise of big do
ings for the fall and winter months.