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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
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Hot political note: Olaudlus Houston, the second of President Hoovor's four republican national chairmOn, is touting rndianas ex- Senator Arthur Robinson as Q presidential dark horse". m reply to questions Robinson ad- mitted he would accept the nora- nation if offered him. He added he was doing nothing himself to Ret it Barney" Baruch, mentor of General Hugh John- son and George Peck, recently told tho President he should got rid of Professor Rex Tugwell and WPA chief Harry Hopkins -, Tho Girl Scouts need have noth. ing more to worry about. Cali fornia's Democratic Representa- tive Charles Kramer has intro- duced e bill renewing for an- other fourteen years the patent on their official badge. ... J. Ed- gar Hoover's Bureau of tnvesti- gation is mildly interested In the new Identification method of photographing tho veins in Q criminals eye. But they prefer their established method of keep ing in touch with crooks by fin. gerprints,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

found In the writing of all European nations, but tho original source Is unknown. Tho first use In English literature was by Chaucer, in tho prologue to "Astrolobe," about 1880 A. D. In ancient Japanese iitera- ture there is Q similar proverb, "All roads lead to the Mikado's Palace."e
 c. What percentage of the total population of Germany are Jews9
 A. The 1885 edition of statesmen's Yearbook says that Germany has 4ee, ,0s2 Jews, which is about 0.7 per cent of the total population.
 Q. What is the largest breed of. dogs9 -
 A. Probably the Irish wolfhound.::
 e. How long is the term of jus-.. tice of the supreme court? '
 A. They are appointed for fife.
 e. Where is Fort Knox?
 A. Tn Kentucky, Si miles south- west of Louisville.
 If you want . copy of our book-s let Etiquette for Everybody, write. to the Waterbury Democrats Wash. ington Bureau, 1913 Thirtenneth St. Northwest, Washington, ID. Q. Enc. close 10 cents for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
Question Box

a. How long have carrier pigeons been used to carry messagesS
 A, In the Orient they were used In very ancient times, and their use was brought to the attention of Eu- ropo at the time of the First Cru- sade (i0e6), when the Saracens were found to have the birds In regular use to convely information. Al. though their use as on amusement continued, 1t was not until the Franco -Prussian war of 1870 that pigeons were again put to conspic- uous public service.
 O, What Is tho source of the say- ing "All roads lead to Rome"
 A, It was a popular proverb dur ing the Middle Ages, when many pil- grims journeyed to Rome. It was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, Feb. iS-Pity tho poor hurdy-gurdy mans Hardlyl Tony who cranks the hand-organ is do- ing all right by himself. Banned by the mayor, tossed off the eity's streets by municipal decree, the tin music tribe now finds itself on the sunny side of an ironio paradox.
 The hurdy-gurdy clan is mak- Ing more money, working In the warm indoors where the snow slush doesn't seep Into the card- ! ..rd that Stuffs the cavity in the shoe-sole. And where, also, irate tenants do not throw bou- quets of refuse instead of coins,
 When, a month or so ago, Mayor La 6uardia said "NiX" or something more formal to the pavement . plano pushers, some sentimental citizens came forward to tho rescue. Even Mary Lewis, the renowned soprano, rushed to the defense of the tinny sounds of tho Misere from Il Travatore, Silver Threads Among the Gold, as Tony played them. Paul White- man entered the fray, 50 did Rudy Vallee, and May Signhi Breen organized Q committee to engage In battle with the mayor. But, while their cause was championed, tl' tin cups of the deposed hurdy- gurdy men remained sadly vacant and "The Sidewalks of New York became only Q traffic phrase.
 sun Grind Out Tunes
 And the numerous Tonies, dui- scopes and Luigis retired, banned but unbowed, to Q garage on Water Street where they store their DOT. table instruments. They waited for further developments. Further de- velopments were slow in coming, Three or four deserted from the ranks. But the hardy hurdy-gurdy, the faithful funiculi-funicula men, held fast to their tin pipes. And glorious day, tho tide turned.
 Down to that Water street gar age went the Broadway boys and the broadcasting bookies to bring comparative riches to the calliope- clan. Ask Dominick Cassella about his good fortune. He has just been hired to pump his hurda-gurd' at Billy's Gay Nineties Bar for $S0 e week. Tn his palmiest days, Dom' eeneeck never came home with more than S25 after Q weeks hike along the sidewalks of New York. Or ask Giuseppe, with the handle-bal mustache, whether he gives any further darn about the mayors legislative hate. For on Q recent Saturday evening, Giuseppe bang. ed his barrel organ on networh from coast to coast at Q fancy fee. Under Miss singhi Breen ane Peter de Roses patronage. ths Signores Tony (Poosh 'em up Tony) Negri, Caesare (Fortissi' mo Caesare) onati and 'Caesart | (Il Dooch) Borsotti, also earned a pretty penny by cranking theii hand organs the other night.
 The hurdy-gurdy men, then, have learned that their woe hal turned to waho and the music goes round and around. Thal Water Street garage is a brighter place and the storage of automo' piles may yet become Q minor in' dustry. For other night club pro prietors have hot-footed down fol Tony's pushcart piano and thu boys, I'm told, are now gettini up a regular scale of rates. Ans any day now, I expect to see dui scope squaWking because he wa billed next to the soprano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
Selected Poem

WHERE ARE THE SPRINGS OF LONG AGO? (By Edith M. Thomas in the Boston PosD Come near, sun-O south wind, blow,
 And be the winters captives freed; Where are the springs of long ago? Drive under ground the lingering snow.
 And up the greensward legions lead; Some near, O sun-O south wind, blowi Are these the skies we used to know,
 The budding wood the fresh-bown mead? Where are the springs of long ago? The breathing furrow will we SOW.
 And patient wait the patient seed; Come near. O sun. south wind. blow! The grain of vanished years will grow,
 But not the vanished years, indeed! Where are the springs of long ago? With sodden leafage. lying low.
 They for remembrance faintly pleadl Come near, O sun-O south wind. blowl Where are the springs of long ago?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
A Book a Day
The Rich Meaning of a Modest Life
By BRUCE CAPTION

one of the best bits of news from the winter publishing sea- son is the fact that Phil Stong seems to have decided to forget about the movies for c while and 90 back to writing novels.
 His new book, Career" does not bear the Hollywood stamp. It is Q return to the level of "State Fair" and to this reviewers notion 1t is fully as good as that book--if not, indeed, Q little better.
 Once more, MT. Strong simply sits down in c small Iowa town, looks about him, and writes. This time he shows us e village storekeeper and his son-the storekeeper a grizzled old crossroads veteran who has been father -confessor and leading citizen to his town for Q whole lifetime, the son serious and talented lad about to embark on a medical career.
 The son clearly is headed for great things. The father, just as clearly, is headed no place at all and never will be. But as you fol- low the story you discover. pres- ently, that this old storekeeper is having Q career as rich and signifi- cant in its own way as anything for which the son can hope. In his undistinguished life the father has somehow fulfilled himself. Mir. Stong is up to his old game of confusing the critics. One of their dearest traditions has been that life in rural Iowa, or rural anywhere else. is of necessity bar ren, bleak, and dull.
 MT. Stong knows better; and he tells of men like this village imer- chant who can meet life on it's own terms, forego the luxury of Q broad horizon, and still pack richness and significance into their lives.
 Career" in short, Is an excellent book. Published by Harcourt, Brace and O., it sells for @.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

of it His remarks will be watched by others than himself for the re- sponse they may evoke.
 There need be little doubt that Governor Gross is not offended by the post-prandial oratory which cheered for a possible contender in the gubernat0rial race. A strcng candidate for the lieutenant gover- ncrship, like MT. Hayes. would again be wise bit of effective teamwork. The more potential governors on the ticket the better will D th tickt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
Press Comment
THE HAYES BOOAELET
 (Hartford Times)

Taking former Senator Cooney's words just for what they say, that his recent espousal of Lieutenant Governor Hayes for the governor ship was merely his personal view. means that no serious threat is tn- tended against the renominatiCn of Governor Cross but that at the same time Mir. Hayes is to be kept in the political picture. if, as and when needed or wanted.
 That Mir. Cooney was speaking strictly for himself as he says, may be accepted as the fact but that does not imply that his remarks are unwelcome to other old Guard members of the party. It Is not quite facing the full significance of the Cooney declaration to say that he was speaking merely for the fun
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
Current Comments

It is not enough that motion pie lures be decent. They must come to grips with modern realities. We need movies about things that mat ter.
 Edgar Dale. Ohio State Univer-
 sity educator.
 Cowboys don't sing much. let alone lisng around & fire and yell in one another's faces over a guitar. Representative Maury Maverick,
 Texas. protesting cowboy tunes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

mote new business, Co seek ways Co avoid the losses and hardships of the antici- pated lean period. The general business outlook for the next few years Is good, on the whole, and the aircraft people should have as good Q chance as any.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13


 1. In which state is the city of Ishpeming? 2. When was the Capitol ct wash- ington, D. C.. completed? 3. Tn mathematics, what is Q pa- rabola? . {. Who wrote, "The Fall of the. House of Usher?" s. Who was Sir Humphry Davy? 6. Where was Eva Tanguay born? 2. Name the chief goddess of Ba- bylonia and Assyria. 8. Who founded the city of Alex andria, Egypt? :. 9. Name the inland republic of South America, bounded by Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina. 10. Who wrote the novel, Laugh ing Boy?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
Horoscope
By OCTAvINE

For persons who believe that hu- man destiny is guided by the plan- cts, the daily horoscope is outlined by a noted astrologer. In addition to information 0f general interest, it outlines information of special interest to persons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

We'll, well, another snow squall hit town today-further opportunity for the Leavenworth street squallers to continue their daily snow removal bedtime stories. If you don't know who we refer to, 1t IS the American and Republican-anti- administration newspapers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
FFBRUARY I4

FEBRUARY A
 People most likely to be fortunate today are those who were born from Oct. 22 through Nov. 2l. General Influences of the Day, Which May Affect Everyone
 More or Less, Are as Follows: The late afternoon again brings into prominence the force of discord between the press and those in authority. or unpleasant news concerning gold and its count ing. All contracts and papers are dangerous to play with today. TOday's Birthdate The sunlight, brightness should attract you. Photography should attract you. Photography should l be a suitable profession. You should gain through travel and friendship during April, May and November, 1856.
 Danger from accident or fire. and be careful of your ankles from Sept. IS through 22. l036.
 Socially favorable: buy clothes from March II through IS. 1o36.
 Deal with clerical duties and papers from March 8 through Il, 1886.
 Readers desiring additional Inc formation regarding their hoFo- scopes are invited Co communicate with Ocinvinc in care Of this news paper. Enclose Scent stamped. elf SaI Ironna| aneafaNa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

TO-DAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, "Ifc finally put In an appearance; say, "iie finally appeared"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
Daily NRawwv. Co. Round Washington - Y ALLIE FREED SELLS FDR ON
 NEW HOUSING PROGRAM
. ny DREW PEARSON ana R0BEhT 8. ALE

Washington February IS - Professor Moley's "Com- mlttee for Economic Recovery" has finally spawneo real idea.
 For months the Committees chief function appeared Co be Moley admiration gathering ct which the ex.No Brain Trster expounded on the State of the Nation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

Another thing to worry about is that, if the Hauptmann murder case drags on much longer, Congress itself may feel obliged to barge in.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

We'll, the men who get the bonus will pay lot of it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
T est. Y o UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven Of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
A Thought for Today

Doaa thou know the hAlanclngs of the clouds ne Wonarous weFks oe him which ls perfect In knowleages-Ioh S5;l&
 Nature has perfections in order to show that aha is the image of God; and defects, to show that she is only his image.-Pascal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-03
E s:osv K tiA.l COCHRAN

Hey, Gtop" the bunch heard Dotty scream. Poor Duncy's flopped into the stream. guess he hooked monstrous fish that proved to be too strong.
 That lad can get into mess, no matter what he does, I guess. We night have known, with him aboard, that something would go wrong"
 Brave Scouty held his paddle still, deep in the little stream, un- til the small boat stopped, and then he cried, Hey, lad, are you all right?
 I'll jump right in and rescue you, If you are scared, and want me to. Let go of your small fish line and you'll end your sudden fright!"
 "Oh, mo-" snapped Duncy. q won't quit. I'm going to hang right on to it until the fish gets tired out. Then I'll drag him to our boat.
 "The rest of you be ready, now. I'm going to land this fish, some how. Please paddle our canoe up close, and keep the thing afloat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-03
netu~ss % GEORGE ScAReO

Then came very funny sight. The fish put up lot of fight, mad Duncy was flopped all around. This made the Tinies roar.
 Cried Coppy, Better rush t'ward land. and keep the fish line in your hand. I have hunch you cannot stand that Hopping round much more."
 "Oh, yes I can," snapped Duncy. Gee, this fish won't get the best of me! I have more strength than he has. I am pretty sure of that"
 The battle went on for a spell. The Tinies then heard Duncy yell, Get ready, now, each one of you, to cheer and wave your hat.
 '"The fish has stopped the jerk ing and, in about moment, l will land us all a dandy dinner. Watch me closely, while try"
 The fish was pulled up to his side. "Oh, what beauty" Goldy cried. Then Duncy grabbed a hold of him and hoisted him in air. Copyright. 1936. NEA Service, Incl
 (All of the Tinies make for the shore in the next stOry.)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-09-11
johnson & Johnson, Solicitors
OR ID r NISI

Edmond H. johnson, Assignee of
Horace G.. Payne, mortgage of Cor
nella Davis and Isaac J. Davis, her
husband, ex parte.
In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland.
No. 1891 Chancery.
ORDERED, that the sale made and
reported by Edmond H. johnson. AS
signee, for the sale of the real es-
tate in the above cause described. to-
gether with statement for the re-
ceipts and disbursements as therein
contained, be ratified and confirm.
ed unless cause to the contrary there
OF be shown on or before the 3Oth
day of September, 1886, provided a
copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed in Worcester Coun-
ty, once in each of three successive
weeks before the 28th day of Septem-
Der, 1886.
The report states the amount of
sale to be 100000.
BESSIE BOWEN. Clerk.
True Copy Test: Bessie Bowen. Clerk
Sept. 11-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-09-11
L. PAUL EWELL,
Assignee for foreclosure.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters of Administration
on the personal estate of Arthur H.
Northam, late of Worcester County,
deceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased. are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 10th day of March, 1887.
They may otherwise by law be exclud-
ed from all benefits of the said es-
tate. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immed-
late payment. Given under my hand
this 9th day of August, 1886.
WILLARD J. STEVENSON,
Administrator.
Test: Paul Jones, Register of Wills.
Aug. 28-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-09-11
Godfrey Child. Attorney
PROPOSAL

Sealed proposals will be received
by the Mayor and City Council of Po-
comoke City, Maryland, at the office
of the City Clerk until = p. M, on
Thursday, September oath, 1896, and
at that time will be publicly opened
and read for the construction of a
Municipal Building, endorsed "Pro-
posals for the Municipal Building, Po-
comoke City, Maryland"
The building is to be located on the
corner of Clarke Avenue and Vine
Street, Pocomoke City, Md.
Plans and Specifications and forms
of proposal may be obtained at the
office of the Architects, Buckler &
Fenhagen, 1926 N. Charles Street, Bal
timore, Md, or the City Clerk, POGO
moke City, Maryland, upon a deposit
of $4,000 for each set furnished.
Proposals in triplicate must be
made upon the standard forms fur
nished, and must be enclosed in seal
ed envelopes also furnished, endorsed
with the name of the! bidder. Pro-
posals must be accompanied by Ger
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000.00),
VI d Dlu DOlU Ill q ike dIlOuIlIS dlSO
be accompanied by an undertaking of
a responsible surety company or COM
panies, which Company or Companies
must be acceptable to the Mayor
and City Council, to indemnify the
City against loss due to failure to
execute the contract if awarded, and
to become surety for performance of
the contract and for the protection of
all persons furnishing labor and ma
terials, or both, therefore.
The work to be performed under
this contract is paid for in part by
the Federal Emergency Administra-
ton of Public Works and will be SUBJ
ject to the Rules and Regulations re-
lating to projects under the Emergen-
cy Relief Appropriation Act of 1885
as issued by the Federal Emergency
Administration of Public Works.
No less than the minimum wage
rate set forth in the specifications can
be paid.
No bidder may withdraw his bid for
a period of thirty days after the date
set forth for the opening thereof.
The Mayor and City Council reser-
YES the right to reject any or all bids
and to waive any informality in the
proposals received, and to accept any
proposal which it deems most favor
able in the interests of the City.
E. w. ROSS, Mayor.
Sept. 11-2t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-09-11
Sat-, Sept. l9, 1896

at the hour of 2:3O o'clock p. Nj.
all that lot or parcel of land lying
and being situate on the southwest
side of Maple Street, in the First
Election District of Worcester County,
Maryland, which is particularly des-
cribed as follows: Beginning for the
same on said Maple Street, at the
east corner of the Francis M. Wilson
property, now owned by Charles K.
Howard and wife, and from thence
running southeasterly by and with
said Maple Street to the north corner
of the property formerly owned by
Samuel S. Holland, now owned by
William H. Clarke; thence running
southwesterly by and with the line of
the properties of the said William H.
Clarke, and of Margaret Clarke and
Annie Clarke Hargis to the line of
the property now owned by Mary L.
Gullette, thence running Northwestern
ly by and with the line of the said
Gullette property to the line of the
said Charles X. Howard property, and
from thence running northeasterly by
and with the line of the said Howard
property to the place of beginning,
it being all and the same lot or par
eel of land which was, by deed dated
September 3, 1927, granted and con-
veyed to the said Mary E. Landing,
widow, by Mary L. Gullette, and 9TH
ers, which said deed is duly of record
among the land records of Worcester
County, Maryland, in Liber B. B. No.
5 folios 40. The said property is SUBJ
ject to the rights of user by the own
ers and occupants of the properties of
William H. Clarke, Margaret Clarke
and Annie Clarke Hargis and Mary L..
Gullette above mentioned, of an alley
way ten feet in width, running across
the southeast side of the property
above described, as more fully set
forth and described in the above men
toned deed to Mary E. Landing from
Mary l.. Gullette, and others. Refer
ence to the aforesaid deed, and to
alS the references and recitals there
in contained being hereby made fol
more complete and accurate descrip
ton of the said property.
This property is improved by a
frame, shingleroof dwelling house and
outbuildings.
TERMS OF SALE, Cash. Possess
ion upon ratification of sale by the
Orphans Court for Worcester County.
Taxes will be paid to and including
December 81, 1886. Title papers and
United States Revenue stamps at the
expense of the purchaser.
GODFREY CHILD, Executor of
Mary E. Landing, deceased
John S. Melvin, AuctiOneer.
Aug. 28-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-09-11
BRANDING DANGEROUS CARS

In European country the of motorists
fragrant violation of traffic laws painted with emblem
warning to other drivers 1t is said that this practice newly
started has caused appreciate decline dangerous driving
motorists naturally want to avoid the and pub
licty the emblem gives them.
great many thousand American motorists should have their
branded.
The class of offenders those who push the
throttle to the fooboard they get sight of
traffic officer Excessive speedand there when Is
miles hour responsible for deaths than
any other driving violation.
Passing hills and and meandene through traffic
also potent causes OF DEATH injury and destruction On
myriad tragic OCCASIONS driver has tried to needless
ute-at the cost of a life. $1,000
Driving the wrong side of the road jumping traffic
lights at practices the heart
the Dark Angel They help keep morgues hospitals full
to capacity. ~
Yes might be good idea adopt the branding practice in
this country suitable emblem would be skull and cross
bones