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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27
A Slight Concession

s The new schedule of income tax rates as approved by the House Ways and Neans Committee shows a tendency to favor the man or woman who IS totally &ependent upon salary for annual income. n the larger brackets, to be sure, there are increases. Probably it is just as hard for these individuals to make their pay snents as it is for those of us down at the kottom of the list. It's question, though, H placing some sort of bounty on in- rones that are realized over and above Actual earning power of the individual. ' The average man, who pays an income lax, is gaining livelihood by dint of manual labor or mental exertlon. Ills earnings may be meagre or large as the case may be and as the individual regards life. Some are content with less than others. It depends great deal on edu- cation, background, associations, etc. But in general it is conceded that such earning mower should not be taxed beyond it's Sapacity. In short actual earning power must not bear the burden.
 That's the proposition as set up in the proposed new rates The basic tax remains fhe same at 4 per cent. But after the proper deductions have been taken there is granted a 10 per cent reduction on all earned income up to $8,000. This is ex- tremely good news. Of course, in the lowest incomes it won't amount to very much, but at least it is recognition that after all these wage-earners are entitled b some consideration. Those who are fortunate enough to be able to increase fhsir annual income by investments, roy alties, and the like may complain. but can they begrudge their less fortunate bFothsps the tiny saving in taxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27
Sign Of Recovery

. It is worth remembering that not all the vast amount of money spent by the federal government in the last year is go- ing to prove complete loss. Some of 1t Is coming back; lately, indeed, it has been coming back at pretty lively rate.
 Thus Harvey Couch, of the board ot directors of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, reveals that the REC now IS collecting fully $1,O00000 day from it's borrowers The corporation has lent something more than three billions in its career; more than third of that already has been paid back.
 Not only does this indicate that severe strain on the treasury is being lessened; it is an excellent sign of re- viving business. And when MT Couch adds that applications for loans totaling S333, ,OOO, ,OOO recently have been cancelled, it becomes apparent that prosperity, in truth, is on the way back at fairly rapid gait
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27
A Book a Day by BRUCE CATION
Brazilian Adventure" Tells Of Dizzy Jungle Trip

If you are tired of explorers who take themselves with deadly seri- ousness and expect their readers | to do likewise, you ought to enjoy Peter Flemings Brazilian Adven- ture" enormously.
 Here is that rarity, an explorer who views both himself and his achievements with a keen sense of humor and who Is willing to admit that the things he did were ridiculous more often than heroic. Fleming is an English literary man who, on an impulse, Joined an expedition bound for the Bra gillian jungle to hunt traces lof the vanished Major Fawcett. The outfit left with a great fanfare of trumpets, stumbled blindly into the jungle, put It's fortunes into hte hands of a director who had no intention of taking 1t on anything but genteel hunting ! excursion, and wound up by ac- complaining precisely nothing.
 The dangers of jungle travel,
 says the author, are exaggerated grossly. Their trip was slightly less dangerous than c motor trip
 on a crowded public highway.
 The only poisonous snakes they
 saw were In q government experl-
 mental farm in Sac Pauio; the
 aiiigators proved to be harmless frauds, the dreadful jungle in- sects were less annoying than ordi.
 nary Jersey mosquitoes, an
 Fleming and companion packed with those deadly man-eatina
 fish. the piranha. without even getting nibbisd.
 It may be that the author ii e trife too modest. The party may have missed danger. but il | was in several spots whore a little
 bad luck would have meant utter disaster.
 However, the point is. unim. pOFtant. What counts is that VIC
 have here \ hllari0un and fro. guentIy 0keiting tale Of an exploit that was genuinely adventaFeusl
 oyen [ ( also wss moro or iss'
 pnbilnIed by Nerlbners, the book ls priced ai ss,7b,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27

e. Where was Henry VIII
 A. St Georges. Chapel wind- sor.
 of Myra?
 A. In Lycia, Asia Minor.
 Q. Name the smallest monarchy and the smallest Independent re- public in the world.
 A. The smallest monarchial country. aside from the Vatican State, is the principality of Mon- acc. The smallest independent republic is San Marine.
 Q. Does 1t ever rain when the temperature is below freezing?
 A. Occasionally, when a shallow layer of cold air Is near the sur face of the earth and warmer air Is overflowing it.
 o. On what river is Harris burg, Pa?
 A. SusQuehanna.
 Q. What does the family name Cullen mean?
 A. It is an Irish name meaning "Young Warrior" or an English name meaning From Colosne".
 Q. Is the person who plays the role of "Lizzy' on the Seth Parker radio program married?
 A. She Is the wife of Phillips Lord, (Seth Parker).
 Q. Is hanged or hung the cor- rect word to describe ah eHecu- ton by hanging?
 A. Hanged.
 O. Did Theodore Roosevelt have a middle name?
 A. No.
 c. state the date when the U. S. S. Destroyer Jacob Jenes" was sunk and the name os her conn A. she was sunk off seilly IsIss by q German submarine, December C. le17. David Dssiey wAs in conn mand.
 c. Which Is the leading state in eoai prodpctien7
 A. Pennsylvania. q. To what federal efflee was Robert L. Vann, the negro neWspA- DOT puhIisheFs appointedf A. Special assistant U' n' at- teFney general. -.-- ks. .....s. 'ssa' X cobuss. Canada. q. When wlil fhe Century Of FFeNrehs Exposition ~ ch'eego fss "A yuss !, isiA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27

We don't blame the little town of New ington for talking about it's tax list. A computation by assessors recently re- vealed that half of the property in the town is tax exempt. The grand list was estimated at $6,477,379. Half of that can't be taxed This is due to the pres ence in Newington of the federal Veterans hospital, valued at $1,484,69O, the state Cedarcrest Sanatorium, valued at $614,- SIS, the Home for Crippled Children, worth $569, ,5O0, and schools and churches. Sometimes it isn't benefit to have such institutions within your town limits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27
TURKS RAGGY TROUSERS
 GONE

Istanbul (UP)-Gone are the TO- mantle baggy trousers as worn by Turkish men. A new national cos tune for the peasantry has been devised along western lines. It will consist of trousers, waistcoat, and coat cut on the European mod ei, and must be cheap and strong enough to last the wearer four years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27

Q. What is oleomargarine.? A. A butter substitute, manu- factured from oleo-oil, neutral lard, milk, cream and pure butter. although the latter is not used in all grades.
 0. What does nonuple mean?
 A. Nine fold. Q. Is it unlawful to operate a very small radio transmitting sta tion without government license?
 A. No radio transmitting sta. tion can be operated without a gov. ernment license.
 c. What is the unit of currency in British India?
 A. Rupee.
 If you want copy of our bulletin, 'Tnflation Pro and Con" write to The Democrat Washing ton Burau. enclosing five cents
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27
PLANES AfAKE 70 GLOBE
 TRIPS

ksw York. (uP)-AiP man. ex. press and paasenEer plane. oper,:. s.sn conpsniss Sn ssI n shs ss"if unIssd 'ktaisS .,ew are iiying sal eally,ea'snt a,a ...e es ss,' z hours, shows q survey made by phe United Ar nnes, thl1 being q fhafp aaln oveF a feW faafs ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27

human and touching document in the form of letter from Dunbar to his children was found about the year 1880 in an old house in Harwinton. Moses Dunbar was executed in Hartford, March 1s, 1777.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27

Some opponents of the St Lawrence Seaway think 1t might be all right to let big lake ships out into the Atlantic, but it would be dangerous to let foreign ships in. Maybe 1t could be made . one-way channel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27

Tax abatements are the evils of present day tax collectors, says Mayor John W. Murphy of New Haven. Addressing a gathering of New Haven county tax ottl- cials this week he spoke in no uncertain words of the losses that cities and towns have sustained in past years by sanction ing tax abatements that were not neces- sary. The New Haven mayor believes that the office of tax collector is one ot the most important in the city govern ment and should be filled only by thor oughly competent individual. Of recent years it has been necessary for all cities and towns to augment their tax collec- tors with veritable array of aides whose purpose it is to enable the collector to secure proper returns. Few communities realize the ambition of 100 per cent tax list today. It's impossible to get blood from stone; so is it impossible to col lect taxes from people who haven't the money to pay them. We attempt all sorts of legal means to bring in tax money. Some are successful; others fail. Tn the long run if we realize 85 per cent of the tax estimates we feel pretty well sat- isfied. Maybe some day all our tax bills will be cleaned up and people will start with new slate, but until that day all sorts of remedies for making collections are going to be offered. We must accept them in the spirit of the giver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27

9hll iBe,eoo nllss dalIy aElng bg liehle1 aiF Ways nisiH{aiHea tg the aaDalimenf ef eoHmeF11'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27

As far as we can remember, farmers never made any money except when they sold out to real estate developers or gen. tIemen farmers from the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27

Ickes HeGds List in Cabinet Ratmgs Cummings Stock Rises; Garner Comes Chopper in Trying to be Terds Patronage Czar; J0sons Idea Of NRA Congress Is to Let Them Bow Of SteGm La Toilette Preparing Fire avorks About Politics es the NeU DeaL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27

Proprietor's Common in Hamil- ton park, that section bounded by East Main street, Idylwood ave- hue, and the Plank road, was named to commemorate Water bury's early settlers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27
Know Your Waterbury It's History, Facts and General Information
BRASS CITY FACTS
. iSsl NEA.

One of the most unique possess sions of It's kind in Waterbury is 8 privately owned map over eighty years old, which was printed in the year 1852 from the actual survey by H. Irvine and published by a Philadelphia company. This map depicts an interesting and acurate outline of Waterbury in the year, 1852, its main streets and outside districts, as well as drawings of Waterbury's public buildings, churches, factories, hotels and so on, at that time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27

All vehicles must se lighted not later than 6;32 o'clock tonight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27

Thomas H. Beck, Connecticut commits sioner of fish and game, believes that 16,OOO,OOO acres of land will be used by the Department of Agriculture as breed ing and feeding grounds for migratory wildfowl. MT Beck heads committee or three studying the wildfowl situation in the United States with the purpose of utilizing abandoned marginal lands. He has had much experience with this work and is endeavoring to solve problem that for years has confronted both na- tional and state legislators. The Beck plan is the most far-reaching ever men. toned and considerable comment is heard on all sides. It dovetails with the farm rehabilitation idea, first proposed in Connecticut, but now national in scope. Money has already been appropriated for the purchase of idle farm lands: The wildfowl restoration scheme simply fol- lows in the wake of the farm settlers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27

Property valuation of Water- bury's Green is over $500,000. q.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27

The Merriman property, site of the present Immaculate Concep- ton church, was once considered for the City Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27
DAILY WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND
By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT ALLEN .

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-27

Q. Where was Marie DFeasier A. Colours. Canada.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-11-30

stickers may be expected in a week
or ten days.
For the first time in some years,
the new tags will be blue on white,
replacing the Maryland colors, dis
played this year. They may not be
displayed before December Is. but
must be displayed by January 1.
Tags will be charged for at 80
cents per horsepower, as in previous
years. Should any motorist not wish
to obtain tags until later in 1885,
quarterly reductions are allowed.
Whether this will be the last year
in which the horsepower charge for
licenses will be made depends largely
on the future of the So tag program
when the Legislature meets in January
Frederick, Washington and Carroll
counties preponderantly favor the re-
duced license basis.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-11-30
BALTIMORE AND OHIO
TO USE STREAMLINES

The 10th annual meeting of stock
holders of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company took place on Tues
day, in the general offices of the rail-
road at Baltimore, continuing the long
est series of yearly meetings of stock
holders on the part of any railroad in
America.
Daniel Willard, president of the
company, submitted the annual report
of 1888 which was approved, outlined
the major accomplishments of last
year and in a brief statement indi-
Gated what is being done this year
for the betterment of the property.
Mr.. Willard announced that the two
six-car streamline aforementioned
trains which the Baltimore and Ohio
is having built, one of Duralumin and
the other of Cor-Ten steel. would be
ready early next year, simultaneously
with the receipt of Diesel locomotive
of 1900 horsepower to furnish power
for one of them. Two steam locomo-
tives are also being built for the
streamlined trains.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-11-30
YOUNG SOMERSET MAN
KILLED IN WASHINGTON

Vain c. Corbin, age 10, young son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Corbin, for
merly of Smiths Island and Crisfield,
met death in a very tragic manner
while crossing the street in Washing
ton, d. c., while he was engaged in
the work of selling newspapers. He
was struck and run down by the au-
tomobile driven by Mr.. Sidney Daniels
residing in the 1900 block Rhode Is
land Avenue that city.
Young Corbin sustained fractured
skull besides severe internal injuries
which terminated in his death few
hours later at the Emergency Hospital
where he was taken Immediately after
the accident. He did not regain con-
seriousness.
Daniels was later charged with reck
less driving.
Young Corbin who is we'll known in
Crisfield, moved with his parents to
Washington a little more than a year
ago. He was an enterprising little lac
and after school hours engaged in the
work of selling newspapers. He was
so engaged when overtaken by death
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-11-30
BOY SCOUTS COMMITTEE
WILL HOLD BIG DINNER

An interesting program is being
arranged for the annual meeting of
the District Committee, Boy Scouts
of America, which this year will in
clude all of Kent and lower New Cas-
tie counties. This annual dinner will
be held in the Hotel Richardson on
Monday evening, November &c. and
will be attended by the scout leaders
troop and district committeeman, scout
dads" and others interested in scout
ing.
The program will include a scout
play to be given by Dover Troop
No. 1. Kenneth B. Spear, new scout
executive for Delaware and the East
ern Shore of Maryland, will be pres
ent to address and meet the Kent
county scouters.
A report of the past years work in
scouting in the district will be given
by Stanley NJ. Woodhead, scout field
executive.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-11-30
AUTOS TO BE INSPECTED
BEFORE GETTING TAGS

Application forms for 1885 auto
mobile license tags, which may be at
tached one month from Thursday, are
expected to be generally in the mails
at the usual time, about the last of
this month. They must be returned
to the office of Commissioner of Mo-
tor Vehicles with the proper fee, for
new tags.
Before tags may be secured, each
automobile owner must have his car
inspected at an approved inspection
station. The official number of the
station must be filled in on the license
application, after the answer Eyes"
is made to a query regarding inspec-
ton.
All cars must be inspected by No
vember 80. The season is two weeks
later than the time assigned last
year, which expired November Is.
The procedure is similar, with desig-
mated stations carrying large signs
showing that they are authorized to
check automobiles for defects which
must be corrected. The motorist may
have repairs made wherever he pleases
but an official station must certify
to the safe condition of his car.
State police warnings to motorists
whose cars fail to bear windshield
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-11-30
FROM OUR
EXCHANGES
SOMERSET ROADS WILL
SOON BE COMPLETED

The Waller Construction Company
of Salisbury, during the favorable
weather of the past week have beer
rushing the building of 1.91 miles
of improved concrete highway in Mt
Vernon District, under their contract
from the State Roads Commission.
The pouring of the concrete began
last week at Kings Creek Cannery or
the Howard Anderson farm, and al
the close of operations more than 260C
feet. a half mile, had been laid, ex-
tending from the cannery to Waterloo
ridge on Monte Creek at the County
Aims House.
Work was suspended on Tuesday
because of delay in shipments of
limestone gravel, but if weather con-
ditions remain favorable the contract
ors expect to complete the pouring of
concrete some time next week.
More than 80 men many of them of
this county, and 80 trucks are employ
ed on the project. The roadbed is of
the best modern type, seven inches
thick and strongly reinforced with iron
bars, to prevent cracking, and an ex-
pansion joint is placed every 40 feet.
Work on the Princess Anne-West-
over Road, Hanneman and Burroughs,
of Salisbury, contractors, is also pro-
crossing nicely and should weather
conditions maintain for the next few
days, this road will also be opened to
the public early next week.
This more than six miles of prac-
tically straight concrete highway,
when completed, will be one of the
finest roads in Maryland and, when
weather conditions are taken in con-
sideration, has been completed in re-
cord time.
The new road shortens the distance
from Westover to Princess Anne by
about four miles and it is hoped that
next year the State will build several
additional miles of this road leading
down county, as the old road is prac-
tically wreck and new stretch, eli
minating dangerous curves and rail-
road crossings, would add much to
the safety and convenience of motor
lists in Somerset.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-11-30
STATE BOAT SINKS AT
ONANCOCK, VA, WHARF

A boat in service to the state,
operating in neighboring waters for
the Virginia Commission of Game and
Inland Fisheries was sunk at the foot
of Market street, Onancock, Saturday
night. There was no one on board
at the time and the boat sank after
the hose to the intake, it is believed,
had been removed.
The authorities are quite positive
it was Intentionally sunk as Game
Wardens have been operating in these
waters for the past several weeks.
giving a close watch to duck blinds.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-11-30
American Legion.

American Legion.
The artillery piece, a Al inch gun
and carriage. was obtained from the
Aberdeen Ordinance Depot. First eff
forts to secure it were made last
spring, when Dorchester Post wrote
to Congressman T. Alan Goldsborough
asking him to get the necessary per-
mission to obtain the gun from the
War Department.
The gun was rendered unfit for
firing before it was shipped to Cam
bridge.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-11-30

Sunday morning the boat rested
on the bottom of the creek at the
foot of Market Street across from
the Onancock steamboat docks. Sun
day the engine of the Onancock Fire
Co., pumped it out. No clues have
been advanced by the authorities.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-11-30
CANNON TO BE PLACED
IN CAMBRIDGE PARK

A cannon, about twenty feet in
length, has recently been placed in
the Municipal Park on Water Street,
Cambridge, Nd, by the City Coun-
Gil and Dorchester Post, Number 81,
Nogales international., 1934-06-30
Roddy choked, his smooth voting

Roddy choked, his smooth voting
face darkening with shame.
Il meant to return it!' he struggled
with himself, facing his father; Il
tried to- even gambled in stocks to
make good, but can't-it's too late
they'll find it out before | can put it
back"
Cant we pay it back?" Nancy's
shaking voice startled them; they all
looked around at her speechlessly.
Cant we pay up? How much is it.
Roddy?" she asked tremulously, her
blue eyes fixed on her brother.
He gulped painfully. Fifteen thou-
sand dollars
"Roddy!" his mother dropped weak
ly into her chair
Mr.. Gordon rose and prow!ed Ip
and down the room his heelless lip-
pers slapping the floor at every step.
Fifteen thousand dollars" he fe-
peated hercely; by gum, you're some
spender for boy OF twenty-three |
You're the first felon in our family,
sir. How did you get rid OF a small
fortune? Spend it in chewing gum -
Young Gordon made no reply; ne
was breathing hard and drops OF cold
perspiration stood out on his forehead
in beads. Mrs. Gordon was sobbing
audibly, her head in her hands, and
Nancy stood, looking on. She felt as
if her world had suddenly tumbled
down about her ears; for the first .ime
in her life, too, her father terrified her.
He wheeled now and came back,
thrusting his face close to his sons.
What d'you mean by it? Did you
forget the family honor-your own
good name? Who taught you %
steal? My God in heaven, | never
thought my boyd be felon!" le
raved.
His son faced him sullenly, ne ieit
like a man with his back to the wall,
but the sting of his fathers insults
was turning his shame into rage; lie
returned his look with rising fury.
Il didn't take it for myself" .e
cried bitterly. 81 borrowed it--bit oy
bit-to help someone else, someone IN
distress. | swear | meant to return it
she-he promised to return it to me-.
things went wrong, can't put it back
in time-I started for Brazil-I-I
came here because-I wanted 70 SEQ
Mother first !"
"'She' :" Mr.. Gordon pounced on
the pronoun. You've been giving
money to woman-that's what
you've been doing! Some painted
hussy's been playing you for money!!
"She's not a painted hussy!" cried
his son pasSionately, she's the lcye-
liest woman in the world-T love her,
I'd steal for her, I'd die for her--I'm m
going to jail for her now!"
Going to jail for her row, are
you?" his father shouted. "a pretty
story-stealing for jade, hussy,
"Oh, Papa, hush!" shrieked Mrs.
Gordon, snatching at his sleeve,
'hushr She was i'll tears.
But her husband shook her of.
"You keep out of itp' he said fiercely.
You let ME alone-I know what I'm
talking about. Here's this-this young
jackass been stealing for a hussy!
D'you hear me, sir:" he Numbered.