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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
New Hampshire Wins

The low water mark on the westerly side s.of the river and not the thread of the stream constitutes the boundary line between New sNHampshire and Vermont according to the s-finding of Special Master Edward F. 1rabue Eof Louisville, Kentucky, recently submitted 10 the United States Supreme Court. l bus lends, so far as the general public is con- e.cerned, an argument that rates back to pre- kRevolutionary War days, before even the Estates of Vermont and New Hampshire were s-tbousht of much less conceived by the col s-onists. This boundary line dispute how Sever. has not produced bloodshed or con Etinued court proceedings over this long t~period It wasn't until 1913 that the states -beeame so sufficiently interested as to re- %quire a settlement.
 N New Hampshire was able to prove that in Ei765 King George the Third issued an or z.der declaring the west bank of the river was sstbe boundary of the territory later 10 be Eknown as New Hampshire. It further <brought out the information that in l7Sl the Continental Congress established the low e-vater mark on the west side of the Connec- s~tcut river as the boundary line. k.boundary stone was set up at this time at Mlfhe southwestern corner of New Hamp- .-shire. It was Vermonts contention, how Lever, that the uprising of Ethan Allen and #his Green Mountain Boys in l765> which .sn1ade Vermont an indempendent state lZ sm.years before New Hampshire embraced the ~etause of the colonies entitled it to consider the thread of the stream as the boundary. ~ It has been customary for many states Nvdivided entirely or in part by streams to ss-consider the thread or the main course ..that the stream follows as the boundary. sayermont cited court decision upholding Asfhe thread of the Delaware river and Dela- .sware Bay as the dividing line between Dela- %ware and New Jersey. It would be hard
 though. to over throw the superior claims of New Hampshire to land that apparently
 was deeded to it by royal grant of the
 Grown of England. And with rich water
 pswer grants at stake naturally state isn't
 going to give up any right to them without
 a struggle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY ?, 1883
Time For a Change

The recent conference in which Governor Wilbur L. Gross and democratic legislators sengaged has more than brought home the feet that change in our method of ereat- ing judgeships in the state is needed
 Whether this is by adoption of the district court bill. abolishing the minor courts. or by placing the common pleas courts on a cir cult system is moot question: Personally we incline to the viewpoint that both plans might prove beneficial to the administration of justice in Connecticut. We cant think 4 of another state in the Union in which minor court judgeships are made the subject of so many trades as here. Surely under such
 system too much is sacrificed to political cxpedieney.
 While the republicans were In complete control of this state we always contended {. that in the courts there should be bipartisan representation if it was absolutely necessary to reeognizc the politics of the appointees' Such q course of action was completely ig- ncred by the dominant party through the simple expcdient of naming nothing but republicans to the minor courts. to the com pensaton courts, to the common pleas courts and giving the minority party the barest ot !. Representation in the higher courts of the z state. Democrats never fought for commits sionerships or places on any state boards ! for they knew that whatever patronage 2 there was would be snatehed up by the re- < publieans
 The election of Governor Cross changed <. the status of the two political parties in the state His reelection last fall and the assur- anees of democratic control in the Senate further changed the status of control of state patronage. Two years ago the governor an nouneed that his policy was one of balance ssin all appointments. He adhered to tbs policy. He has been urged since the l95A election to abandon il in part by taking the spcils to which democrats believe they are now entitled. Evidently any such procedure will be seized upon by republicans as an op- portunity to capitalize his promises m the past. They aren't quite so willing to share appontive jobs as they should be.
 N However, they must recognize the fact that Connecticut is undergoing radical change. so far as it's politics is concerned It isn't the hotbed of republieanism that it ' has been. The attitude of various of the N larger cities, notably Waterbury. has helped to bring about this change. So have the high handed methods of g. o. p, leaders, < At one time they were highly regarded To- day they arc revealed as solely the result of . selfish and mostly personal motives. After the upset at the polls in l930 and l932 re- $ publicans can't expect to have their way in Connecticut. They must share what they --oncc demanded as their own. On the other hand democrats must remember that whole sale seizure of public offices caused repub' liean downfalls We can't afford to lose the ]. opportunity of giving the state the govern ment it needs. Keeping this in mind we can only hope for future changes in appoint
 mcnt of public officials. chiefly those in the
 judiciary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
A SPECIAL SESSION?
(New Britain Herald)

(New Britain Herald)
 This being year when special sessions of legislature bodies ap- pear to come natural, 1t ia no sur prise to discover that the Connecti- cut Assembly Is likely to run into special session in, order to clear up its array of business.
 The democratic senate and the republican house are expected to be slow in agreeing upon vital is- sues, important bills and politics generally. Such controversies are likely to be sand In the machinery. Citizens must have patience. If the legislators are not to go home until their business is concluded. they must be given time to agree upon enough to make Q showing or ac- complishment. This unless 1t is to be assumed that the legislature IS to be devoid of special accomplish ment because of political disagree ments. With Governor Cross driv- ing his cohorts in the senate there is not likely to be rest for the weary until the most important bills-and as many of them as pos sible--are ground into law.
 The regular session can last until the second Wednesday in June, That appears a long time TOT agreement, but there is no telling how slow the boys may set when politics is the main consideration. Up to date there has been no sign of what might be termed speed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
Our Daily Washington Letter
Unemployment Real Problem
BY RODNEY BUTCHER

Most Ohio cities report that unemployment has almost doubled in n year, with relief for entire families usually running from $2.60 to $4 O week.
 Of 13 Oklahoma cities report. Ing, il say they can't care for all who need relief. Another says barely possible" and the 1a say with outside help"
 Some Arkansas communities re. port Q coo per cent unemployment increase over 1881 and sev- cral have had to eliminate relief appropriations because of delln- quent taxes.
 The town of Dermott, Ark. with about 5000 population, says 90 per cent of It's people will need help this winter. That's an ex- treme case, but there are others - such as 0 Louisiana city which reports no increase of unemploy- fnent because all its people were thrown out of work in 1880 and that if not helped 75 per cent of It's homeowners will be homeless by 1884. :. 4AVHB oGhCL1 CbAhI guA4 ~ could spend S31,600 this year for relief as against $46S.000 in 1932. Most New Jersey cities and four of seven in New Mexico say they can't care for their own unemployed. Ten of il South Carolina cities can't meet the need and none can float further relief bond issues. The later condition also applies to 35 of 37 Texas cities. Ono of nine West Virginia cities says 1t can handle It's relief situation but must have help.
 Most American communities mako some effort to care briefly for transients, providing anything from Q bowl of soup or Q nights lodging in the jail to actual food and shelter for as long as three days. Many have no provisions And nearly all, the replies to La- Follette's questionnaire indicate pass the travelling, homeless un. employed along to the next town as quickly as possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
NEA Service Writer

Washington - Hundreds of American communities apparently do not know how they are going to meet their need for unemploy- ment relief this winter.
 Large increases in unemployment during tho past year, further ex. haustion of the resources of all unemployed persons and in many cases q sharp decline in the amount of available relief funds have combined to create . wide- spread critical condition.
 Unques estionable evidence Of these facts is contained in the an- swers of hundreds of American mayors and other chief municipal officials to Q questionnnire again sent out by Senator Robert M. LaFollette of Wisconsin, co-spon- sor of the LaF'ollette- Costigan $500, ,0o0, 1000 unemployment relief
 La Toilette sent out Q similar questionnaire last year and the answers took up 160 pages or more of tiny type in the Congress slonai Record. Many mayors then
 reported inability to meet relief needs, but the distress they report tHlB yeuT lb euUEHlOubiy htohohseu'
 Last year there were many who
 boasted proudly that they would take care of our own," and some were inclined to sniff at the ques- tionnaire. There's little of that Tn the winter of 1932-33. Most critics and towns say they are in no posi- ton now to issue bonds to take care | of relief and quite Q few have no relief appropriations.
 The reply of Americas mayors in this great survey of noed has not been made public, but indica- tive bits of 1t were introduced as evidence at tho hearings on the Cutting $15,000,000 transient re. lief bill, when Chief Grace Abbot | of the Children's Bureau and Gen eral Pelham D. Glassford testified ot the unfortunate plight of more than 100000 homeless men and boys now Ion the road" Of 60 Pennsylvania cities and towns answering tho question whether the community coulo care for all those who would need relief, 48 answered "No." Nine others said they would need help 13 said they could, and one said
 "barely." :, only two Virginia cities out oi
 nine say they can meet the unem'
 ployment sitvption without red
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02

It may be considered drastic by many. but it seems to be a wise move for the state motor vehicle department to back legisla- tive measure ruling second offenders against the drunken driving statute off the road for life Such offenders now eustomarily are suspended for varying periods depending upon the seriousness of the offense and the number of times the eulprit may have been convicted. The proposal is one that would work hardship on many men making liv- ing by their ability to drive but it certainly would bring home to them the lesson that a drunken driver is distinct menace to human lives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02

There seems to be state wide approval Of the plan of giving work to the unemployed in our state forests and parks A bill asking S200.000 for this relief work for the next biennium we presume, elicited much favor when heard by the appropriations commit tee of which Senator Lawlor of this city IS a member, this week. This work was started several years ago by State Forester Austin F. Hawes. Whatever funds were available then were placed at his disposal. He placed squads of men at work in various of the state forests in such work as was possible for them to do. It mainly con- sisted of minor umbering operations such as thinning out timber. eliminating under brush etc. It's hard work. to be sure. but it provides an income for some men who have no other means of livelihood and can stand the hardship of such outdoor pur- suits In addition it improves our state owned property and aids in reforestation. In the past two years Sl60, 900 was spent in this way. An appropriation of $l00.00O was made by the l93l Legislature. Later the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
DENYING MONEY FOR
 ENFORCEMENT
(Hartford Courant) )

Although the hosts of righteous ness doubtless will cry out bitterly against tho cuts made by tne House of Representatives in the appropriations for the enforcement of prohibition, the general pubic will have only congratulations to offer. In denying funds to pc spent of evidence, the House has repudi. ated methods that 1t never should have tolerated in the first place. . Not only Is the use of the "agents uroyocateurs''. repugnant in sup posedIy civilized nation, but in the enforcement of prohibition. they seem to have created as much vice as they prevented. Their achieve ment has not been increased mor- ality. but widespread corruption. The House did well when it denied them further sanction.
 No more can be said for the practice of wire tapping for which the House likewise denied
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02

Governor Cross doesn't consider that Connecticut is in the pauper class yet and hence not dependent upon aid from the Re- construction Finance Corporation. That's the proper attitude. We are struggling against heavy odds in the state. but so far have managed to hold up our end. With the cooperation of every citizen we think we can weather the financial storm. That means many sacrifices. but all of us should be prepared to make them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
prsAppRovED BY THE GRANGE
:. (Meriden JournaD


 The Connecticut State grange at it's recent convention disapproved of the many suggestions that have been made to divert state road money to other uses. The grangers undoubtedly have seen how such diversion works out in other states.
 First 1t is an emergency" meas ure, as was the case in New York state, and it is continued the next year, which New York has done' and the result will be the motor- ists must go on indefinitely pay ing ing excessive and discriminatory taxes for all manner of purposes unrelated in any way to the use oi autos. .N.
 The Connecticut motorist pays heavily and uncomplainingly Tor the building and maintenance oi highways. It's . question now whether for the sake of the motor ] industry and commerce In general
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02

state board of finance and control turned over S60.000 to the state park and forest commission. This years appropriation is larger. but so are the demands for work in the forests. Incidentally at many of our for ests fire wood is obtanable for the asking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
Personal Health Service (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or treatment, will be answered by Dr Brady. Address him, care Of the Democrat, sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02

his expenses should not be lowered instead of raised and some of tho costlier highway projects deferred for a time. Tn any event there should be a diversion of road money in this state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02

With Q childish glee,
 Then down in the trough
 Of an angry sea.
 o-O-o
 Japan has. demanded an apology from China. But she has raped China to such an extent already that poor China hasn't even an apology left.
 Hitler became Germany's
 big shot, just about the timei
 the ex-kaiser had another
 birthday. The most unklndest
 Hoover says he will stay in re- tirement for nine months, before issuing Q single statement or per- init himself to be interviewed. Af@ ter that he'll probably advocate a National Lawn Mowers Week." to cut the grass in tho streets.
 o-O-a
 We'll wait to see what the
 next congress does before
 passing judgment on the lame
 duck session.
 o-O-o
 Who can remember the good old days when top coats for boys were unknown and tho real swank lay in the wearing of reefers?
 o-O-0 LINES ... And some of course must lose Soldiers of fOqtune, On q battle cruise, Some. Of course, are bound to win And some, of course, must lose O-O-0 The chap who always likes t. talk about himself will soon have but 0 one man audience. o--O-o It's about time for the re- publican soothsayer to send Roosevelt n warning, Be- ware the Ides of March," o-O-o
 Senator Huey Long has been rather quiet the last week or so But it's a lot of Huey if you think he'll remain in this state of mind o-O--o A technocrat, says one of the better punsters, is a man who wears both belt and sus- penders. o-O-o Life has reached the poin' where even the point seems pretty well dulled. o-O-o WORDS If l had wings, To soar aloft in space, I'd perhaps soon realize that Was merely out of place. The chap who really leads colorful life is the painter. George Bernard Shaw says Americas democracy is a joke. America needs Q king" says George. To which we merely answer, Oh Shaw! o-O--O A noted Italian on a visit to thi country. says America's depression is like Italy's prosperity. Tha i, chaps a diplomat. Now we'll wal to see what he tells Italy on hi return.
 France says the United States is only half civilized. And being half shot, this com pletes a rather humorous whole.
 0-O--O This concludes our regula Thursday evening program. It wa broadcast by DBD and came to vol through the courtesy of the Wa terbury Evening Democrat, piou | ger in this type of newspape work. We are signing o& at thl time, to he back on the air agaii tomorrow evening at the usia hour.
 Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02

New York city is sinking into the sea- but so gradually that maybe the people liv. ing there will develop fins and gils and get along just as well.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02

There's d reported shortage of good used cars but we're still long on bad ones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 54l o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
Good evening. SHADowING THE GRoUNr
 HOG
"A SMILES THE THING.

The Ground Hog saw his shadow, So bow your pate in woe, Six more weeks of winter. With ice and drifting snow, The sun was up quite early. Seemed proud to be awake, In fact, it gave the Ground Hog, His much desired break" So leave on your thick undies, Don't jump to Beeveedees, Springs not around the corner. We're due for blast and breeze. The storm door must do duty. For quite some weeks to come, Just take the Ground Hogs little
 tip,
 This euss is not so dumb. The Ground Hog saw his shadow, When he emerged today, Six more weeks of winter
 He radioed our way. But even little Ground Hogs, Sometimes go wrong on dope. Perhaps it was so this morning. At least this is our hope.
 
 Editor Day by Day: I doubt if you will hear the national anthem played at the new postoffice. The sidewalk would never stand up un- der the STRAIN. = B. B.
 o-O--o
 The Valentine anniversary Is just twelve days eff. Due to the depression 1t wifi be all right to give Q half pound box instead of the usual one or two pounds. .Henry Ford says the country is at the door of new prosperity. Hope he doesn't mean trap door.
 o-O--o
 Representative McFadden says the depression was planned and Hoover had a hand in it. If he did, Roose- welt should send Herb card of thanks.
 o-O-o
 The chap who goes through life wearing rose colored glasses should wear ear muffs to complete the illusion. o-O.-a a~ vyN 1nUc
Evening star., 1933-09-01

Crescent J. Bride, Owen Knight. W. O.
Feddeman, Louise Stanley, Catherine
Shaw and Agnes Sullivan, clerk.
Silver Spring-Revenell Monred, prin-
cipal; Grace Copes, Mildred McDor-
man. Nevis DUNCAN. Louise McCepey
Helen Willard, Eugenia Warf1ehl
Gladys Mason, Marian Kirby, Marian
Maxwell, Lena Barwick and Lorraine
Baker.
Colored Teachers.
Unity-Florence Stitt, principal. Lay
tonsville-Mattie Simpson. principal
and Julia Taylor. Etchison-Fannie
Prather, principal. Clarksburg-Emma
P. Duncan, principal. Hyattstown-
Myrtle S. Parker, principal. Sugarland
Nellie Watts, principal. Martinsburg-
Florence Hood, principal. Poolesville-
Vernon Jones, principal, and Dorothy
T. Newman.
Rockville High School-Namon Allen,
principal; Henry M. Joyce, Queene E.
McNeill, Agnes Watson. Ada Henderson
Lillian Coleman and Jessie Baylor.
Scotland-Margaret Taylor, principal
Burnt Mills-Mildred Ford. principal
Spencerville-Gladys Challenger, princi-
pal. and Charlotte Lightfoot. Smith
Vile - Grace Richardson, principal
rmantown-Alberta v. Barnes. prin-
cipal. Ounce Orchard-Emma c. Hy-
son, principal. River Road-Maud How
ard, principal, and Margaret Wood.
Sandy Spring-John w. Payne, princi-
pal; Josephine Nichols. Gladis Miller
Norbeck-Katherine Gather, principal
and Zelma Wilson. Grifton-Rosa Neal
principal. Washington Grove-Helen
Aiken. principal, and Oneita Kave.
Cloppers-Ancebelle v. Allen, principal
Stewardtown-Dora Dorsey. principal
and Rosalie c. Mapson. Sellman-Hazcl
Green, principal. Boyds-Lillian Giles,
principal Damascus-Marylyn Drew
principal Purdum-Ella McNeill, prin-
cipal, Linden-Mattie Bullock. princi-
pal Wheaton-Harriet Budd, principal
and Evelyn Lee. Ken Gar-Inez Smith,
nrincipal. and Edna O'Brien. Takoma
Park-Thelma F. Wheeler, principal.
A.
Evening star., 1933-09-01
AID APPLICATIONS PUSHED
Special Dispa tch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MANASSAS, Va, September l.
County Agent Frank D. Cox has issued
instructions to all farmers to have their
wheat reduction applications filed by
tomorrow. Evidence must be presented
as to the acreage yields in 1880. 1881
and 1892.
Meetings for the remainder Of the
week have been arranged as follows:
Friday-9:30 am, Mayhugh's Store, at
Greenwich; 2:30 PM, Gossom's Store
at Hickory Grove. Saturday-9:30
am, Herrings Store, at Independent
Hill: 2 pm, Russslls Store. at Bethel;
7:45 pm, at Nokesville High School,
and also at Haymarket Parish Hall.
The county agent is maintaining
long hours at his office to expedite NJ
ing of applications.
Evening star., 1933-09-01
FINE FOR BEATING wife
IS SUSPENDED BY COURT
Capitol Heights Fire Chief Is
Shown Leniency Because Of
Work During Storm.

BY Stan Correspondent Of The Star.
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Nd, September
1.-Lauding members Of the Prince
Georges County fremen's rescue squad,
Judge J. Chew Sheriff yesterday sus-
pended 81 fine against Robert
simonds, chief Of the local volunteer
fire department and said to be mem.
Der Of the squad, after convicting the
man Of assault and battery on his wife
Mrs. Margaret Simonds, the wife,
said her husband hit her with q chair
and exhibited bruise on her forehead
to prove 1t. Simonds denied the
charge
Recalling the heroic service which
the rescue squad men rendered during
last weeks food, Judge Sheriff said he
was inclined to assist the squad men,
bers whenever he could. and counseled
the couple to be "forgiving" so they
could grow old happily together.
Evening star., 1933-09-01
URGE CAR FEE CUT

Lee Improvers to Send Resolution
to State Legislature.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
BURKE, Va. September 1.-The cost
of automobile licenses in Virginia
should be reduced at least so per cent.
and resolution embodying that senti-
ment and directed to the State Legis-
lature was unanimously adopted at a
meeting of the Lee District Improve
ment Association here last night.
Opposition also was expressed to any
large expenditure Of money at the
present time for a new jail The con-
sensus of opinion was that improve
ments are necessary in the present jail
structure, but that the cost of the re-
quired repairs and improvements should
not exceed $4,000 or $4,000.
Evening star., 1933-09-01

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Evening star., 1933-09-01
Street Widening Urged.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, September l (Spe-
ciaD.-A plan to widen Main street
from Conduit street to Church Circle
has been proposed by Alderman Elmer
M. jackson, jr.. of the third ward.
The plan is now before Aldermen Ar
thur T. Elliott and Anthony C. Davis
of the second ward, which area en-
braces Main street.