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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
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A Graphic Picture of True Napoleon
By BRUCE CATION

doubt if you could find anywhere more graphic first-hand picture of a great dictator being whitted down to his right size than is con- tained in No Peace With Napol- eonp second volume of the memoris of General de Caulaincourt (Mor- row: $3).
 General de Caulaincourt was Na- poleon's foreign secretary during the months between the catastrophe at Leipzig and the addication at Fon- tainebeau, in 1874. This volume covers the brief weeks between the allied occupancy of Paris and the signing of the abdication; 1t shows the great Napoleon in the trap, desper- ately hunting for way of escape, finding none, seeing his power slip away from him hour by hour and giving up, at last, in ignominous surrender.
 It was near thing, at that. Caulaincourt points out that Na- poleon still had an army. even after Paris had fallen. He was preparing to move energetically, and might yet have saved the day-but at the critical moment his most trusted corps with him. The treachery left Napoleon defenseless; he could do nothing but sign on the dotted line.
 He used every expedient to avert his fate. He even took poison, and, on what he believed to be his death bed, discussed with Caulaincoiirt the probable. date of the Bourbons who were to be reinstated on the French throne. If they are wise," he re- marked, "they will change nothing but the sheets on my bed"
 But he could not die. His system threw of the poison; against his will be recovered, to sign the docu- ment that sent him, discredited. to Elba. And Caulaincourt has got it all down, in Q book which makes most fascinating reading.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07

Despite the despatch with which 1t disposed of the unemployment compensation bill, the special ses- sion of the General Assembly has only recessed until December 9 when it will meet to consider ar1- other New Deal piece of legisla- ton, the establishment of 8 Hous- ing Authority law. The decision to prolong the session came after Governor Cross stated that in his opinion several matters required emergency attention.
 Aside from the extension of time for the report of the Commission on Reorganization of State Depart ments from January l to February ], all of these measures deal with requests from cities and towns Newington was eager to have 6 town meeting immediately vali- dated. New Haven sought an ex- tension of time for filing the list of persons liable for old age assist ance taxes. And Bridgeport sought both the passage of State Housing Authority Act and permission to re- fund $2,250, 900 in bonds. Thus New ington sets right an error, New Haven saves several thousand dol lars, and Bridgeport seeks an op- portunity to obtain a federal pro- ject of its tax rate by two mills. So favorably has the special session looked upon requests from Demo- cratic cities that 1t is almost un- fortunate that Hartford had noth- ing to ask.
 The question of a housing au- thority is by all odds the most inn portant of the bills not in the call for the special session. A public hearing will be held on Friday which may shed considerable light on the subject. It can not, how ever, do anything to straighten out the confusion in which the public housing movements now stands Stamford claims that 1t has one ol the early full federal grants, ob- tained without putting up any bonds or needing any greater grant of authority than 1t already pos sesses. It will not be likely on the other hand, to oppose the authority urged by Bridgeport, for it may need 1t before its own experiment is completed. Bridgeport. for itl part will not get any housing funds unless the authority is estab- lished. If 1t is, it may get a 4 per cent PWA grant and put ur 55 per cent in bonds, to be pait off gradually by rents paid for thu tenements constructed. This is tht more up-to-date method of finan. cling federal housing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
Selected Poem
MONSOON DAYS

 my Fowler in the Christian Science Monitor Great clouds rush by, Tossed, tumbled, massed and driven By squall and tempest; Or, for time set free From the winds vigorous grip Fall. in a sudden swoop of rain, Which in a moment Blots out trees and. lawns With a dense wall of misty gray, And fills the air With clamorous din Of splashing, running water. As suddenly the torrent stops. The noisy tumult dies away, The mist disperses in a sunny gleam In limpid pools widespread The water lies, Under the trees. along the grass, And flowers clean washed Show brighter colors now; Sweet jasmine, marigolds. Hibiscus, asters amaranth, Lantana, tuberose Their names. Are like a string of jewels, They themselves are jeweled With the sparkling fire Of rain-drops.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
est Your. 2 Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions7 Turn to last page for the answers. 1. What is the name of the pro- cess for making beer?
 2. Tn international law, what ii a manifesto?
 3. What is . polariscope? {. Of what country is Tamaulipai 0 state?
 5. Who wrote the opinion of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott case?
 c. What is the Cable Act7 2. Name the capital of the Terri. tory of Hawaii.
 Q. Who was Oustaye Flaubert7 Q. In architecture. what b { plinth?
 10. From what is morphine do riveoy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07

This is the month with the shortest day in the year, according to the calendars, but even after the shortest day, Dec. q, the sun will continue to rise several min- utes later. This change runs right into the first of January when the change in the other direction begins. On the other hand the time of sunset shifts backward towards evening and away from after noon right at the middle of the month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
Horoscope
By OCTAVINE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope is out- lined by 2 noted astrologer. In addition to Information of general interest, 1t outlines information of special interest tO persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07

Generally speaking we have more faith in mountain-climbers than in sailors, but what about the British explorer in India who tells of finding horizontal oasis in a vertical desert"?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
Daily MNo. DCA,nd Washington s..sS= Z S.@ sssz ss=ssz SENATORS PONDER PROBE
 OF CAREER DIPLOMATS

Washington Dec. 7-The career boys of the State Department are headed for Congressional investigation this winter of the Senate liberals have their way The Senators have received numerous complaints accus ing consular and diplomatic officials of secretly sabotag ing and niSrepresenting U. S. official policies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07

A. The National Broadcasting Corporation, with its main office at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, is owned and operated by the Radio Corporation of America.
 Q. How is Edmund Henry Byng listed in the English peerage?
 A. He is the 9th Earl of Straf- ford.
 c. How is Stalin's name pro- nounced?
 A. "stah'-lin." The (D in the last syllable Is pronounced as in police.
 @. Give the date of death of Admiral Dewey. Where is he bur- jed?
 A. He died in Washingon, D. C., January IS, 1917. and was buried in Arlington National cemetery. His body was transferred March 28th, 1925, to the crypt of the Bethle- hem Chapel of the National Epis- copal Cathedral in Washington.
 
 e. Which states produce the most apples?
 A. Washington is the leading apple-producting state, with New York second. Other large producing states are Pennsylvania, Virginia, Missouri. Ohio, California, Oregon, West Virginia, Kentucky, Maine, and Illinois.
 Q. Did King Edward VIII evei visit the United States?
 A. AS Prince of Wales, he has visited this country twice, first in November, 1919; and again in Au- gust, 1924.
 e. Is a child born of American citizens in China an American citi- zen?
 A. Yes, 8 child born of American parents Is an American citizen re- gardless of the place of birth.
 If you want . copy of our book let on "The Party Booklet" write The Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau 1912 Thirteenth St, Northwest, Washington, D. 0. En- close { cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
Answers To Questions
@ ioS. SEa
By Frederick M. Kerby

c. Why is Pennsylvania called the Keystone" state?
 A. Pennsylvania was the central state of the original thirteen, which seemed to form an arch along the Atlantic seaboard. Hence, 1t was termed the keystone" of the arch.
 c. Are there more Jews in the United States than in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics?
 A. There are approximately four and one-half million Jews in the United States and less than three million in Soviet Russia.
 c. Who appoints the members of the Federal Communications Com mission?
 A. The President of the United States with sthe consent of the U. s. Senate.
 e. Is the National Broadcasting Company owned by the Radio Cor poration of America? Where is its main office?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07

The American Eagle is really false front. Our national bird is the turkey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, You can finish up
 the business today; omit up
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
Current Comments

We have in this country zip that is absolutely unique. Paris never had the same thing. It's something in the feet and figure and eyes. Irene Castle Mclaughlin, famous
 dancer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07

What we need is @ slogan. That slogan must not be war; 1t should not be peace. Why can't 1t be com mon sense?
 Sir Gerald Campbell. British con-
 sul general at New York city, in
 Armistice day anti-war address.
 I am tired of these conferences of governors. It seems they have one every week. |-Gov. E. w. Marland of Texas.
 Never has there been an arms race followed by peace. The end has always been thesame, and it's not Q very cheerful thought. --U. 6. Senator Gerald P. Nye,
 North Dakota.
 Potter hates potter and poet hates poet. From the authors point of view, there are a great deal of view. there are a great deal too many books in the world. -Agnes Repplier, author. The onion is . member of the lily family. If we develop 1t properly we can invade the floral markets and grow flowers and food from the same bul5s. In the future people vii be wearing onions as well e eating them.
 "A. M. Milnar, Kimmel, Ind, Hoosicr onion-srowing champion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
Daily Almanac

Daily Almanac Moon rises i:05 c. m. Sun rises 7:03 a. m.; sets 4:24 D. m. All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07

zen2 A. Yes, 8 child born of American
 parents is an American citizen re-
 gardless of the place of birth.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-18
Cokesbury News

Everyone is very cordially invited
to attend the Christmas entertainment
at Cokesbury Church Wednesday even
ing, December 23rd.
Mr.. Orris Shaw of Chester, Pa, was
a visitor over the weekend at the
home of Miss Edna Peacock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Birmingham,
ST., Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Drifting
ham were entertained to a dinner at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bun
dick last Sunday in honor of Mrs.
Birmingham, Seniors birthday.
Miss Elizabeth Mills of Wilmington,
Del, has returned to the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Mills to
spend the holidays.
Mrs. Annie Merrill who has been
spending some time with her daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Ernest Long and Mrs. Wal
lace Covington has returned to the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-18
Stockton News

The Nativity, a Christmas Carol
service, will be given at the Stockton
School auditorium on Tuesday even
ing, December %, at 1880 o'clock.
Everyone is invited.
Mrs. G.. II. Jones returned home
Tuesday from a visit with friends in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Elijah Justice has returned to
her home at Horntown after a visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
cid Houston.
Mr.. Ralph Carey spent a part of
last week in Baltimore.
Mrs. Milton Barnes and little daugh
ter, Phyllis of Girdletree, spent We'd
nesday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Sharpley.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Reid and fam
lily spent Wednesday shopping in Phil
adelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. C. Petit and chill
dren were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. d.
j. Petit at Silva, Sunday.
The community extends deepest sym
pathy to Mrs. Washington Pilchard in
the death of her husband.
Miss Elizabeth Taylor of Merchants
vile, N. j., spent the weekend with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Tay-
lor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Guthrie and daug-
ter, Mary of Fruitland were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Nicholson,
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Mariner and
children spent Sunday with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Allen at
Horntown.
Mrs. George Reid and children,
were guests of her mother Mrs. A. P.
Payne at Melbourne, Sunday.
Mr.. G. w. Taylor and daughter,
Hazel, of Snow Hill visited Mr.. and
Mrs. K. C. Petit, Saturday.
Mr.. Alton Smith of New York spent
the weekend with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hudson of Lans
downe, Pa, spent the weekend with
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-18
Preston Hudson.

Mr.. Will Jackson of Eastville, Va.
was a weekend guest of his sister,
Miss Lula Jackson and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Watson and
little daughter were guests Sunday of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Wat
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Kelley of Ocean
Ciy were guests Sunday of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Prultt.
Mr.. James Fauver of Boothwyn, Pa.
is spending several weeks with his
daughter, Mrs. Preston Bounds and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aza Pollitt and Miss
Belle Scarborough spent Sunday with
Mrs. Pollitt's mother, Mrs. Theo Smith
A number of our people attended
the funeral Of Mr.. M. Wash Pilchard
at Goodwill Baptist Church Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Snow Jones were
guests Sunday of Mrs. L. Lee Pill
chard and son.
Mrs. Harry Conway was in attend
ance on her brother and his wife, Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Jackson in Pocomoke
last week.
Mrs. Littleton Cherrix of near Snow
Hill spent a part of last week with
Mrs. VIM. Bounds and family.
Mrs. Thomas Evans visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Maurice Townsend and hus-
band at Box Iron, last week.
Mrs. Preston Bounds and children,
Ruth and Frances, who have been Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Galbusera
and Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Kerkner at
Boothwyn, have returned home.
Rev. Paul Watson and family of
Onancock, Va, were guests last week
of his father, Mr.. C. C. Watson.
Mrs. Nolan Pilchard attended the
Golden wedding anniversary of her
uncle, Mr.. 1. Bennum Hancock and
wife at Stockton, Monday evening.
Mr.. Aza Pollitt made business trip
to Wilmington, Del, Sunday.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-18
Beware The Cough
From a common cold
That Hangs On

No matter how many medicines you
have tried for your cough, chest cold
or bronchial irritation, you can get re-
lief now with Circumcision. Creomul-
sion not only contains the soothing
elements common to many remedies;
such as, Syrup Of White Pine Com
pound with Tar, fluid extract Of
Licorice Root, fluid extract of Ipecac
for its powerful phlegm loosening
effect, fluid extract of Cascara for its
mild laxative effect and, most impor-
tant of all, Beechwood Creosote is
perfectly blended with all of these to
reach the source Of the trouble from the
inside. Creomulsion can be taken fire.
quently and continuously by adults and
children with remarkable results.
Thousands Of doctors use Creomul-
sion in their own families as well as
in their practice knowing how Creo-
mulSion aids nature to Soothe the in
famed membranes and heal the irri-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-18

home of Mrs. Mary Sheppard of Po-
comoke City, where she will spend the
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Merrill, Mrs.
Annie Merrill and Mrs. Wallace Cow
ington were supper guests at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Taylor last
Thursday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Birmingham
and son, Elmer, Mrs. w. A. Long and
Mrs. Dora Birmingham of Pocomoke
City, were entertained to dinner last
Sunday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Long.
Miss Nora Moore who has been
spending some time with her sister,
Mrs. E. w. Mills, has returned to her
home in Washington, d. G.
Miss Anna Lee Long a student at
Western Maryland College, has re-
turned home to spend the holidays
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. w.
Long.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleve Carter of Po-
comoke City visited Mrs. G. w. Car
ter last Sunday.
Miss Amanda Evans of Williams
vicinity spent last week with her sis
ter, Mrs. James Cottman.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Evans and fam
lily of Williams vicinity spent last
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. James
Cottman.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. H. Dryden, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Long and son, Jack of
Princess Anne, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter H. Long last Sunday.
A Christmas sermon will be preach
ed at Cokesbury Sunday morning,
December Goth at IL o'clock. Every
one very cordially invited.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-18

tated tissues as the germ-laden phlegm
is loosened and expelled. Druggists
also know the effectiveness Of Beech
mulsion top for coughs because you
get a real dose of Creosote in Greco
mulsion, emulsified so that it is palat-
able, digestible and potent for going
to the very seat of the trouble.
Creomulsion is guaranteed salts
factory in the treatment Of coughs,
chest colds and bronchial irritationS
and especially those stubborn ones that
start with common cold and hang on
for dreadful days and nights thereafter.
Even If other remedies have failed, your
druggist is authorized to guarantee
Creomulsion and to refund every cent
with results from the very first bottle.
Don't worry through another. sleepless
night-phone or go get q bottle. Of
Circumcision right now. (Adv0
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-18
Mr.. and Mrs. C. P. Hudson.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. P. Hudson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bundick and Mr..
and Mrs. II. L Mason, Sr, were din
ner guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Kelly
at Horntown Sunday.
Mrs. Ella Hancock and family and
Mrs. Florence Webb visited Mr.. and
and Mrs. J. w. Payne at Pocomoke
Sunday.
DR.. w. A. Taylor, Miss Sue Taylor,
Mrs. Jacob Bessens and son, Edwin,
and Mr.. Raymond Day spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Taylor at Mil
lington.
Mrs. J. F. Nelson of New Church,
is spending a few days with her Sis
ter, Miss Leona Collins.
There will be Christmas services at
the M. E. Church on Sunday evening,
December 20. ....
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Pruitt and Mr..
and Mrs. Charlie Jones were dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Jones
at Pocomoke Sunday.
Miss Marie Ward spent Monday
night with Mr.. and Mrs. James Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Smith and son,
Walter left Monday to make their
home in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland Pilchard
have returned to Chester, Pa, after
spending some time with his mother,
Mrs. Washington Pilchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dalton Fleming and
son, Dicky were guests of her mother,
Mrs. Jennie Milligan at Pocomoke
Sunday.
The Misses Eleanor and Barbara
Reid spent Thursday night with Mr..
and Mrs. E. j. Reid at Melbourne.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-18
RADIANT LIVING
The Dawn of Infinite Day
BY Rev. C. Nj. Griffeth
Pastor Calvary M. E. Church
Sudlersville, Md.

Sudlersville, Md.
You could never possibly be as dis
couraged as were the disciples when
they returned from the place of cruel
fixion and shut themselves up with
their despair in that little upper room
in Jerusalem.
In losing their Christ, the disciples
felt that they had lost their all. The
ordeal of His crucifixion had eclipsed
their faith.
But the Good Shepherd was not I'M
mindful of His panic-stricken sheep.
In the midst of their respair He sud-
denly appeared, that they might be-
hold Him alive, hear His voice, grip
His hand, and if need be, to convince
them of the resurrection fact, to
thrust their hand into the wound in
His side.
Nor is the Risen Christ unmindful
of you. In those midnight hours of
yours, when darkness is the most in
tense, the Good Shepherd is whisper
ing into your ears of faith, "Lo, I am
with you always!"
Oh, why do we not resognize that
with us also is the presence of the
Living Christ? To him to whom has
come the consciousness of His living
presence, no night can be quite so dark
again; no despair can be quite so
gripping as before; no doubling can
be quite so undoing as in the past.
Your present ordeal which seems to
be as a night of horrors may in real
ity be the ushering in unto you the
dawn of an infinite day, day which
is infinite because it brings with it
an undeniable and unfading realization
of the presence of the Living Christ,
a day in which you will enter into a
closer and a more vital fellowship
with the God of Infinite Love!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-18
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
By EUNICE ELLIS
Home Economist

Eastern Shore Public Service
FEATHER SPICE CAKE
21a cups flour
21s tsp. baking powder
Few grains salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
" tsp. mace
II tsp. cloves
" cup butter
l cup sugar
2 eggs
" cup molasses
y cup milk
Cream butter. Add sugar and eggs
Zone at time, unbeaten). Then add
molasses. Add sifted dry ingredients
with milk. Makes two g.
inch layers. Bake at 375 degrees
from 80 to 35 minutes. Spread with
Fluffy Mocha Icing and sprinkle with
nuts.
FLUFFY MOCA ICING
Is cup butter
a cups xxx sugar
31s tbsp. cocoa.
n tsp. salt
Is cup strong coffee
tip. vanilla
y cup broken walnut meats
(toasted)
Cream butter. Sift sugar, cocoa,
and salt. Add part Of this to butter.
Add remainder alternately with cof-
fee. Add vanilla and spread on cake.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-18
CRISFIELD MANS PLANE
is WRECKED IN CRASH

The airplane in which Rodgor Kir-
by, 30, was giving Charles Briddell
flying lesson crashed while landing
at the flying field in Crisfield and
injured the pilot slightly. The pupil
The Omaha guide., 1936-02-08
FOiIs Prisoners
Attempt To Escape

Wilson, n. c., Feb. s.
Discovery of two hack-saws in
the cell of Arthur Rogers in
carcerated in the local Jail here
Tuesday morning prevented
him from making good a threat
that "this Jail cant hold me.
The prisoner boasts of hav-
ing escaped from both the North
Carolina State Prison AMI the
Virginia State Prison as well
as "a few small-town jails like
this one" When questions as
to where he got the hackSaws
he told the officers that they
had been brought to him by
Rena Ray for the payment of
one dollar. He is reported to
have reiterated his statement
that the jail could not hold him
and that his next attempt will
not be thwarted.
The Omaha guide., 1936-02-08
JanitOr Seeks To
Sell Church To
Collect Salary

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 5-(ANP)
Suit for $199.91 back salary
was instituted by Mack Rhodes,
former janitor of Collins Chapel
CINE church here through his at
torney j. T. Settle. Named in the
suit as defendants are the trustees
DIR. U. S. Walton, w. H. Owen,
James Thomas, R. E. johnson, F..
S. Johnson, L. r. Rodgers, o. S.
Ridley, j. C. Cartright, and DIR.
E. M. Wilkins, Rev. E. F. B. Ames
pastor, and Bishop j. C. Martin
who holds the $500 mortgage on
the church, and the Union Planters
Title Guaranty Co, as trustees
were also named.
The suit filed Wednesday in
Chancery Court asks the sale of
the church property for satisfac-
ton of the debt after prior claims
are liquidated. Rhodes alleges his
salary was $50 per month and that
he was discharged January 1, af-
ter a service OF more than five
years.