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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-31
MEMBERS OF CCC CAMP
SUFFER PTOMAINE POISON

Thirty members Of Company 1924
Civilian Conservation Corps, an Of
ficer's wife and little daughter, and
a Camp Dix officer who was camp
guest were made i'll, some of them
violently for awhile, from ptomaine
poison, believed to have been caused
by eating either canned meats or po-
tato salad at the camp supper last
Sunday night.
They had fully recovered on Mon
day from an attack of ptomaine pois-
oning. Their illness is believed to
have been caused by potato salad
which was served as a part of the
supper.
Most of the CCC men were able
to leave the infirmary Monday morn
ing and some of them went to work.
Captain Earl Ewing, of Wilmington,
the company commander. stated that
all of them were ready to go to work
Tuesday morning. Mrs. Ewing and
her daughter, Betty aged 5, who were
made i'll, had fully recovered on Mon
day. None of those stricken was in
a serious condition at any time, Cap
tain Ewing said.
A board of inquiry sat to determine
the cause of the attack. The potato
salad is believed to have been tainted
after the heat had caused some of
the ingredients to spoil. All the pa
tients were treated at the camp by
DR.. E. l.. Stanbaugh.
One man from camp who had gone
to Rehoboth became i'll while there
and went to a drug store for medi-
cine. He then hurried back to camp.
Others while in Lewes felt the attack
coming on and Immediately hurried
back to camp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-31

Turpin, negro, to the McCready Me-
mortal Hospital, Crisfield, suffering
from injuries said to have been receiv-
ed when Morris car struck him on
the highway near Kingston.
Turpin died within short time
after reaching the hospital.
Morris reporting the accident to
the State police and other officers,
declared that Turpin was lying in
the road when his truck struck him.
State Police are Investigating. on
the theory that Turpin may have been
struck by another car, and left on
the highway, by hit-run driver.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-31

ruined by stray dogs. He has pur-
chased a rifle and says when he sees
these animals running his garden he
will shoot to kill. Dogs are a nuis-
ance when allowed to bother other
pople land the sooner the town passes
an ordinance compelling dog owners
to keep their annals home the better
off the community will be.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-31
FROM OUR
EXCHANGES
WOMAN GUESSES EXACT
NUMBER OF PENNIES

Cash's Real Estate Agency, of West
minister, held a guessing contest dur
ing the week of the Taneytown Fair,
at Taneytown. Mr.. Cash had quart
Jar filled with pennies, and whoever
the winner was in guessing the clos
est to the amount was to be given the
jar with the pennies. Anyone was
allowed to guess in this contest with
out any cost whatever.
Miss Katherine Frock, of West
minister, Route /, was awarded the
prize guessing the number being COB,
which was exactly correct.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-31

residents in the neighborhood of GRAY
ell Alley say there are entirely too
many in that section for the safety
and comfort of the residents, and
therefore asked for relief.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-31
CHAPTER asa

AN ACT to propose an amendment to Section
z. Of Article XI, of the Constitution of the
State of Maryland. title City Of Baltimore"
tniore. in contracting any debt or giving any
credit. TO discharge the same within forty
600 years: amending the powers OF the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-31
SUN TRUCK DRIVER
FATALLY INJURIES NEGRO

George Morris, truck driver for
the Baltimore Sun carried Reginald
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
Will They Take The Advice?

When the highest ranking official in our state judiciary urges that changes be made in the existing methods of naming judges to our courts it is high time that regard is had for the situation here in Connecticut. To remove from the con- plete arena of politics the judiciary Chief Justice William M. Maltbie of the Supreme Court of Errors urges that the governor be given power to nominate to the General Assembly the judges of the lower courts.
 At present the governor nominates the judges of the Supreme and Superior courts to the General Assembly. Judges of the Common Pleas and minor courts are ap- pointed directly by the Legislature. How ever, the former will be nominated by the Governor with legislative approval, inas- much as this procedure has just been constitutionally approved by the state. (It had been the practice of the state prior to the election of democratic governor).
 Compensation commissioners are nom- mated by the Governor without legislative approval. At the last two sessions of the Assembly efforts were made to change the statutes so that the minor courts would
 
 solar as appointments to them were con- cerned. Despite the fact that this reform was backed by the judiciary of the state and by its leading citizens, irrespective of political affiliations, it failed of passage chiefly because republican leaders ad- mitted it removed such judicial offices from the field of political patronage.
 Chief Justice Maltbie does not find fault with our -leuiSlatorS in continuing the practice of naming the judges of the minor courts. He believes that in a majority ot cases Che uses these very words) they are guided by principles that are above board. But he shows that the system is at fault. He believes that the Legislature can never bring to the lower courts the best type of judges. He believes that the term of two years necessarily works to the disadvantage of the political appointee who must so conduct himself that he may secure reappointment at the end of his term.
 All this is perfectly true and yet we can't condemn out of hand all of the judges of our lower courts. Many of them are outstanding. But if the situation IS ever going to be changed it is certainly true that the time is now ripe. The dem- ocrats are in commanding position to bring about the much-desired state of af- fairs. They do not control the House or the Senate, but they hold majority in the latter. They have the elective offices in their grasp. They are committed to court reforms on the strength of their platform utterances and resolves of the past. We need but bring the matter to head next year when the Legislature convenes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
Boys And Trees

Two New Jersey boys were arrested not so long ago for cutting down tree in a park near their home. They were doing it just for fun, apparently. The judge ad- monished them and then pronounced sen- tence. In atonement for their wrong doing the boys were to return to the court q week later and recite Joyce Kliner's famous and overworked - poem, "Trees". They were also to show that they had working knowledge of Theo- dore Roosevelt's essay on the subject of preserving trees, the one in which the late President set forth the principle that two trees should be planted whenever one was cut down.
 It seems to be punishment made to fit the crime. There might have been one more provision. The boys might we'll have been made to set out tree, or two trees, to replace the one they had destroyed. This third point would have been doubly useful. It would have achieved the good work of getting trees planted, and it would also have given the boys wholesome, strenuous exercise. It is usually the lack of some con- structive task to do, plus an excess of energy, that sets boys to such mischievous acts as tree-cutting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
When Driver. Take Chances

The New Jersey motor vehicle office reports that automobile accidents in the state have increased 45 per cent so far this year over last year. It makes this further surprising statement: They occur on the newest, straightest and wid- est highways, in fine weather and during daylight hours"
 This emphasizes again fact which has been observed before: that accidents are caused mainly by carelessness and exces- sive speed. Drivers take fewer chances when the danger is obvious. They have learned not to drive fast and slam on brakes suddenly when the pavement is wet or slippery They have learned to drive carefully on winding, hilly roads. But when they have fine day and a straight road ahead, they take chances they would not take under less pleasant conditions.
 The auto death toll this year, according to estimates based on the first ten months, is expected to be 36,000, which is 5000 more than last year. The injured will number close to 800,000. It will be the worst year on record for automobile acci- dents. Obviously driving does not im-' prove as rapidly as do the cars themselves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01

money out of it's national parks and forests.
 Perhaps even more potent in the reactionary group is Marvin MacIntyre, presidential secretary. MacIntyre came to the White House without definite convic- tions; and if he had acquired any since, they are as Bourbon as Louis XVI.
 "Nut ideas' is MacIntyre's de- scription for a lot of the New Deal program. Because of his position in sorting out what and who should come to the atten- tion of his chief, MacIntyre; yields almost more influence than anyone in the cabinet.
 Old fashioned, but reactionary is Dan Roper, secretary of Com- merce. Roper's influence, was approachcing the point of minus zero when suddenly it became fashionable for the New Deal to play ball with business. Now he sends out assuring prosper ity broadcasts and is supremely happy.
 NEW DEALERS
 Outstanding leader of the New Deal group is the secretary of in-. terior, Harold Ickes. Ickes is a marvellous controversialist and the president loves him for it. He can make the republicans feel more uncomfortable than anyone else in the administrations.
 More important, Ickes is. a militant liberal, an excellent executive, and has vowed a ven. detta against predatory interests. He makes any corporation seek ing to rob the public domain even more uncomfortable than the republicans. As long as Ickes is in the New Deal, the Farleys and the Hurjas and the MacIntyres will have a hard time winnign, out.
 Just as much New Dealer, but not such a fighter is Henry Walalce. He is good, but has lost in prestige. His agricul- tural department is too hetero- genous, more idealisuc than practical, but a definite force against the .reactionaries.
 Henry MOrgenthan saws wood
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
Crime Does Not Pay

Public Enemy No. 1 is dead. Simul- Eaneously with his death, riddled by sev- enteen bullets, comes brief item from New York. Police Commissioner Lewis J. Valentine urges his men to "muss up" all known criminals in the process of ar resting them for crimes. This informa- tion was given to 200 detectives in this Fashion, "I don't want these men coming in here looking as if they had just left barber chair. ="
 His remarks were not prompted by the fact that federal agents were even then groveling in the dust laid low by ma chine-gun wielded by Pretty Boy" Floyd. They were not suggested by the fact that this same bandit was later found in ditch stripped of his clothes and quite dead with his body covered with wounds and ounces of lead in his carcass. They were prob ably the result of much deliberation and cogitation on the apparent fact that too often the law is not the enemy of crime that it should be.
 We are too apt to coddle our criminals. We build them up and make martyrs ot them. Or we make them public curios- ities and nine-day wonders. They fatten on the bounty of the state while the en- forcement agencies endeavor to bring to bear such evidence as will convict the lndi- vidual of some paltry crime that may or may not be what actually caused the &C., cased's arrest. It's time to get rough md tough and Commissioner Valentine is right in setting an example.
 Continuing his drastic order he said, sThe district attorney will protect you. arinr these known criminals in mussed up. The racketeers, the thugs. and the gum men who prey on honest people in this city 1,,,,et 6et out. want you to drive them S;,f e TO do this he counseled his de- leefives fo "draw quickly and shoot accur. 5lsivH OnIy by such means can crime 's1sv bc succes6fuII|y combatted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01

and says little. Essentially a middle-o -the-road man, he swings to the Left, though is in- clined to be slightly scared of the bankers. The cue to Henry is that he keeps his eye on the president. He is a nexcellent ad- ministrator and stands ace-high with Roosevelt.
 OLD FASHIONS
 Chief old-fashioned democrat is Cordell Hull-in. fact so old fashioned that he remains about the only members of the cabinet who still believes in low tar- riffs. Hull is respected but not listened to, He is a sincere idealist, but recently has thrown his weight with the conservative group.
 George Dern, secretary of war, is charming but out of his ele- ment. A man of peace, he lets his general staff run the show. He does not count heav- liberal side. Neither does fly either on the conservative or Naval Secretary Swanson, who has been in i'll health.
 Homer Cummings, attorney general, came up through prose- cution of criminals. Originally under heavy criticism, Cummings is making a new name for him self. He still thinks in terms of "who supported Roosevelt at the Chicago Convention" and he is still willing to give shelter to a political liability whom Farley can't place elsewhere. But more and more Cummings is forging out of the Old Fashioned Demo- crat class into the realm of the active, hard-hititng New Deal- CTS.
 As to which of these two will win, the New Dealers or the Old, is perhaps the most absorb- ing political question now hold ing the attention of Washington. (Copyright, 1884, by United Fea-
 ture Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
ChuckleCorner
WEATHER FORECASTS By Clara Blanchard

Fair and warmer Wife has taken advantage of the sale of fur coats.
 Increasing cloudin ss = Hubby still refusing to attend the De- Sweile'sh formal dinner.
 "Expect snow tonight'-A mes- sage from the dope bootlegger.
 Diminishing winds = Someone's been car less with tacks?
 Expect thunder storm tonight Mommer has arrived, bag and bag gage for a three months visit. Increasing temperaturezDau ter entertaining her Imported prince.
 Gal along the coast-Wide awake ones watch playful pup show affection for sleeping beau ties on the beach. Cold wave on the May-Better pull for the shore if you're not brave enough to take it."
 Dog days hay set in-For days and days corns and cailouses on your dogs have shouted the fact.
 A foggy spell means the stenos wasout last night.
 Fair and not much change In temperature-Buddies and bIstisi in bed, Dad gone to the club, Mom home with an Inter sting novel. adnLatllgl naopi tma
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
Press Comment
REGARDING A FOURTH TERM
(Hartford Times)

It has proved in many instances, often fortunately, that there is a difference between a declaration of present intention and pledge. We may bear that in mind as Cover nor Cross, while reappointing his staff, expresses something of his thoughts relative to possible fourth candidacy in 1886.
 To view such a candidacy as a doubtful prospect would be logical l under the circumstances. The gov | ernor will be "A before his present l term ends. At that age men do
 not ordinarily seek further political office. Moreover, for governor
 to serve three terms is a rarity. No governor since the Civil War
 has served four terms. So, with propriety the governor says "It is 1 not likely that I shall again be a candidate
 Yet even in those words, there is no direct statement of personal l wish which is not subject to re- vision. We feel sure that the re- mark is not based upon probability that the lapse of two years will have operated otherwise than to have strengthened rather than dim finished Governor Cross's jrestige or popularity. And if circumstances dictate the advisability of fourth term there is the example of Bald win and Holcomb to indicate that age does not necessarily wither ability to serve.
 We look forward to a successful administration and have hope that it's experiences may bring enjoy ment to and conserve the strength of one who enjoys the confidence and admiration of Connecticut in
 measure well signified by the re- tur of the November election. As for another election-let the fut-
 ure take care of that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01

o. Where and how large is the island of Mona in the West Indies? :?
 A. It is a small island in the Mona Passage, of the West Indies, g strait 80 miles across, which sep- arates Haiti from Puerto Rico. The island is 2 by 2 miles.
 Q. Give the meaning of the name Barnard.
 A. Firm bear.
 c. Were the Marx brothers, comedians, born in the United States? Are they of Jewish sdes- cent?
 A. They were all born in New York City and are of Jewish des- cent. Their mother came to the United States from Germany.
 o. What is the salary of Pres ident KalininH of the Union Central Executive Committee of Soviet Russia?
 A. Six hundred roubles a month, which at the current rate of exchange, is equivalent to $552.
 o. Where is the Blackstone River? How long is it?
 A. It rises in worcester Coun- ty, Mass, traverses the northeast ern part of Rhode Island, and en- ters the Providence River near the city of Providence, The lower part of its course in Rhode Island is called the Pawtucket or Seekonk. Length about 75 miles.
 Q. Give the meaning of the French word L'Aiglon.
 A. The Eaglet.
 Q. How many acres are in a square mile?
 A. Six hundred and forty.
 Q. What is the name of the cross with an extra lateral bar across the top?
 A. The Patriarchal Cross.
 Q. Name the songs featured in the motion picture. "Viennese Nights"
 A. T bring a Love song," You Will Remember Vienna" Here We Are', I'm Lonely" "Ja, Ja, Ja", and "Regimental March,"
 Q. Which is the largest of the crocodilians; where are they found and how large are they?
 A. Apparently the largest is the Indian Gavial, confined to Northern India. They inhabit the Ganges and the Brahmapootra riv- CTS, and their tributaries and the Indus and it's waterways. A gavia1 thirty fet long has ben shot, and the body was fully three feet in diameter.
 o. Is Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming or Montana?
 A. The major portion is in the northwestern corner of Wyoming, but it extends little into both Montana and Idaho.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
A Book a Day
Examines Mysteries Of Ancient America
BY BRUCE CAPTION

In "The Story of the American Indian, Paul Radin performs an intensely interesting bit of detec- tive work.
 His aim to trace the strange. unifying threads which can be found in all the different tribes of early America; to unravel the bizarre riddles of the mound builders, the. Aztecs, the Mayas and the Incas, and to get an in- telligible picture of American history before Columbus.
 The result is truly fascinating book, if you have any feeling at all for historical mysteries.
 MT Radin suggests that cul- tural influences from Mexico and Central America reached much farther than we usually suppose. The mound builders of the Ono and Mississippi Valleys. he be- lieves, were colonists from the myan empire; the pre-Inca civ- ilization in Peru unquestionably had contact with the Mayas; and the myths and legends of savage tribes such as the Iroquois and Dakotas show traces of Mayan culture. His most interesting chapters. naturally, are those which direct ly examine the amazing civiliza- and South America back in the days before the Romans had con- quered Gaul. Slowly our knowl- edge of that far-off and pictur- esque time is broadening; MT Radin summarizes 1t very we'll and shows that these. civilizations were by no means isolated. but served as culteral centers which sent their tentacles out for thou sands of miles.
 If one of the most romantic and sifadowy chapters in human history interests you. you'll like this book. Published by Live right. 1t sells for s2.bO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-01
Berlin Letter
BY EDWARD. BEATTlE United Press Staff COrreSnOndc

Limited Press Stan COrfeSpOndcnt)
 Berlin, (UP)-German newspa- pers have died off at a rate of more than one a day since the Nazis came into power.
 Beginning Jan 30, 1883, more than 1000 newspapers have either been forced by government decree to close, or have found that exist ence under present press condi- tions no longer was profitable. The largest single factor in the press death rate is the several hundred socialist and communist organs, scattered from Bavaria to the North Sea, which were sup pressed as '.inimical to the state and ''out of tune with the New Germany"
 Second Group
 In a. second group, including some of the oldest daily news papers in Germany, are those which lost so many readers and advertising under the new ie eSs uniformity that there was nothing left but to sell their plant and leave the field to more robust competitors and the young Nazi press.
 Probably almost 800 of the 1000 arer daily papers. The rset include weeklies, illustrated reviews, and officials organs of various govern ment offices, the latter for the most part still in existence but nJ longer listed as newspaper. Foreign Newspaper Sales Roughly sixteen and a half mill- ion peple buy the present Gcv- man press, consisting of slightly over 5000 papers of which les. than 2,500 publish at least sis times a week. But increasing mum. bers buy at least one foreign news. paper daily.
 One Swiss paper, printed iu German like most of the Swisi | press, has q circulation of 16.00l at home and nearly 65,000 in Ger. many. It specializes in German news, particularly on the Church Of a type wrich never can be fount in the German controlled press. Other foreign editions are q, hausted within minutes af tn, time they appear in the streets Despite all official efforts to dis courage sales. the demand is ai strong as ever.
 Foreign press circulation within the Reich has been tromend0unl, cut by cOnfincation and by ban There is hardly aH imp0rtnni newspaper In Europe which fal not been either permanently for. bidden. banned fer . limited per.