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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-05-28

Scene First introduces Lady Sheer
we'll in her boudoir and her visitor,
Mr.. Snake, partaking of refresh
ments, and as these two represent the
title fully, the play is on, and Miss
BERTHE Merrill, as Lady Sneerwell
was the part in all her name implied
Her companion, Miss Olga Wulff, was
supposed to represent snake. This
she did, and more, as the play wore
on. She wriggled and crawled about
the other performers with subtlety
that seemed Shiny and she really
seemed snake.
Joseph Surface, portrayed by Mr..
Orvillc Mason, also appeared in this
act and made an excellent impression,
acting we'll and with ease and self
possession.
Lady Maria, the ward of Sir Peter
Teazle, magnificently gowned, also
appeared in the opening scene, CIV
ing as a reason that she wished to es-
cape the attention of Sir Benjamin
Backbite who had just called at her
guardians, whereupon she had slip
ped away. Lady Maria was Miss
Cynthia Blaine and acted her part
with much grace and versatility. She
was accompanied by Mrs. Candour,
miss Charlotte Young) a charming
parsonage, whose only drawback is
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-05-28
Black as the Ace of Spades

That's what you will see when you
see the Pocomoke Minstrel, given for
the benefi. of our baseball enterprise,
at the Empire Theatre. June 9Th and
7th. All black faced comedians,
full of mirth, jokes. jazz and good old
plantation melodies, together with
speciality acts, so that there will not
be a tircscme moment. Everything
clean and fit for the most delicate to
hear. Tickets on sale at the store of
the l. H. Merrill Company. "WERE
GWINE TO LOOK FOR YOUSE
ALL, HONEY"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-05-28
"SCHO0L FOR SCANDAL"
HAS FINE RENDITION
PHI S. STUDENTS PRESENT OLD PLAY WITH MUCH
CREDIT.--ALLEN PERCY GIVES DESCRIPTION

This brilliant old English Comedy
drama was enacted at the Empire
Theatre, this city, on Thursday night
cf last week to a crowded house, by
the High School students under the
personal training and direction OF
Miss Evelyn Gardner, of the school
faculty. The play is one that re-
ouires careful ana meritorious acting
and a special knowledge of the parts,
and if Mr.. Sheridan himself had made
the selections, it could hardly have
been more creditable and pleasing,
and we doff our hat a second time to
the directress, Miss Gardner.
The costumes were made for the oc-
oasion and were very attractive, and
in keeping with the caste and scenes,
The music under the leadership o.
Messrs. Beye and Vincent, was char
ming and much enjoyed by the large
audience. A feature that was special
" commendable was the smoothness
and promptness in which the scenes
were presented, no long delays or
waiting between the acts, and the
rendering of the play from start 20
finish seemed to be the work of pro-
fessional hands.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-05-28
Evergreen Tea Room Open.

The Evergreen Tea Room in the
Beauchamp Building on Clarke ave-
nue., Mrs. A. Picken, proprietress, was
opened to the public yesterday, thus
filling a much needed enterprise in
cur town. 1t will be open every day
from 6 a. M, until midnight. Every.
thing to please the taste will be found
On the menu and the prices will be
right. Give this new enterprise your
support.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-05-28

Farmers should be encouraged to
see that the price of wheat and corn
are getting higher every week.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
FORCES WAY INTO JAIL;
GOES HOME AND DIES
Pays OUn Fare to Prison
When He Is Convicted.

CHICAGO, July 15.-Constantine Kuhn.
SO conscientious that he went to prison
unaccompanied and at his own expense,
has squared accounts with the law. His
body was buried yesterday, less than a
week after he was sent home to die.
Kuhn attempted to rob a grocery store
while intoxicated. it was said. He was
caught and convicted. but released pend
ing an appeal to the Supreme Court.
Months later his sentence of from one to
fourteen years in the penitentiary was
affirmed. No one came for him. how
ever. Apparently his case was forgot
ten. One day he read about his case in
the newspapers.
He surrendered at once, but the au-
thorities told him they had no funds to
pay his way to prison and had no au-
thority to hold him.
"1'll pay my own way" he told them
and went alone to prison.
His health failed under prison life and
finally 1t was found that he must die.
Last Friday he was sent home. Four
days later he was dead.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
BAY STATE JUDGE DEMANDS
EQUAL CHANCE FOR NEGROES
Revokes Sentence on Youth and Orders Probation
After Declaring the South Gives Black Race
Greater Opportunity Than Does the North.

as in the South. Probably for just the
same reason as the case of this young
man before me. | can easily see where
a black man becomes desperate by the
feeling that everybody is against him
and his race and takes the downward
step.
But here In New England IL is a
fundamental principle that we help our
black men. 1t is our duty to help them.
We are all in the same boat. the black
faced man and the white one. We're
both pulling in the same boat and
should do our part This is American
ism. This youth here is going to be
given an opportunity to make good.
can assure him he will be given every
assistance.
II want you to show the manhood
that is in you" he continued, address
ing Scott. IF you go to the devil you
will drag that little wife and child OF
yours down with you. Don't do IT.
Show me that my confidence has not
been misplaced and that you can win
that place In the community that you
are capable OF winning"
Then Judge Raymond bade Scott step
to the bench. Crossing over to the en-
trance of the bench, Judge Raymond
conversed with Scott in low tones for
a moment. urging him to lead a white
life, despite his black skin, and then
shook his hand warmly as he dis
missed him.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
Special Despatch to THE NEW

Special Despatch to THE NEW York HERALD.
BRocKToN. Mass. July 15.-Judge
Robert F. Raymond. presiding Justice
at the term Of Superior Court in this
city. caused profound sensation when.
after declaring that the negro race In
the North was not given even as much
chance as in the South, he formally re-
voked the lower court sentence of Roy
B. Scott, a colored youth of this city. of
SIX months in the House of Correction
and placed him on probation. After de-
livering a brief but pointed address he
called Scott to the bench, clasped his
hand warmly and urged him to go forth
and bravely face the battle of life.
Scott was found guilty of the larceny
of watch and chain from man in
Brockton several weeks ago and re-
ceived a six months sentence In the
police court. He appealed. Concurring
with his counsel. Judge Fl. c. Thorndike,
George E. Adams, Deputy District At
torney, and A. F. Kirkby. probation Of
ficer. said they were not averse to pro-
bation. and then Judge Raymond took
hand
1T Is not often that / 'allow myself
to speak on this subject, particularly in
such a place as this" he began. yet
cannot refrain from saying a few words
incidental to this case. To my mind
the black race has not had a fair
chance. In fact it has not been af-
forded such chance here in the North
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
PAYMASTER ROBBED
BY MASKED BANDITS
Hold Up Street Car and Make
Their Getaway With Between
$4,000 and $4,000.
MAN SHOT THROUGH ARM
Starts to Fight When He Is
Ordered to Hand Over the
Suitcase.

Special Despatch to THE New YORK HERALD.
CHARLERoI, Pa. July 15.--Four masked
men, armed, held up a Pittsburgh
Charleroi street car this afternoon al
Eldora Summit shot Paymaster Charles
Porter of the Youghiogheny and Ohio
Coal Company and escaped with a suit
case containing between $4,000 and
$4,000 The money was to have beer
paid to the employees at the Charleroi
mines of the coal company.
After the holdup the four bandits en-
tered an automobile and sped away
An automobile answering the description
passed the Monongahela Country Club
grounds this evening. going at a high
rate of speed
Porter when ordered to hand over the
bag which contained the money. refused
and started to fight, during which he
was shot through the arm.
The Youghiogheny and Ohio Coal Com.
pany offered reward of $4,000 for the
capture of the holdup men or a pro-
portionate part for the arrest of any Of
them
The interurban car had stopped to dis
charge passengers when two masked
men stepped to the rear and pulled the
trolley pole from the feed wire. The
other two bandits with drawn revolvers
entered the car The bandits then or
dered Porter to turn over the suitcase
AS he arose to defend himself one OF
the bandits fired, the bullet goint
through his arm. When the bag dropped
one of the bandits seized 1t. They ther
backed out and dashing to the automo
bile were whisked away.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
VERSAILLES TREATY
LOST; NO ONE WORRIES
Certified Copy Missing From,
White House.
Special Despatch to THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington. ID. c.. July Is.

Special Despatch to THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington. ID. c.. July Is.
Lost, strayed or stolen" is the only
explanation that is being given by Off
cial Washington concerning the Gov
erment's certified copy of the Versailles
Treaty.
This voluminous document which
President Wilson sent to the Senate
and which was sent back to the White
House. when last seen was on the desk
of Joseph p. Tumulty. secretary to Mr..
Wilson. Since then 1t has disappeared
Inquiries at the White House have
developed no informal ton concerning the
document, while the State Department
appears to be equally IN the dark as
to It's whereabouts.
State Department officials entertain
the belief that 1t is at the White House,
while White House officials believe 1t
Is at the State Department or in some
unused corner of the Presidential desk,
or somewhere else.
Nobody in official position seems to
be particularly disturbed.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
Continued from First Page.

come out OF conference. Art O'Brien,
Sim Fein representative in London. and
r. c. Barton. member of the Sim Fein
Cabinet, who escorted him to Downing
Street, went back to their hotel where
they held a long consultation. Later
they emerged in an optimistic mood the
happy smile of the genial Lord Mayor
Larry O'Neill being broader than ever.
It is known that Mr.. de Valera has
suggested certain line of settlement,
which was gone over previously with
Gen. Smuts, the principle being
united Ireland. This made necessary
the conference with Sir James Craig
When a common understanding has
been reached on this principle they will
be able to meet together and thresh
1t out.
The only cloud apparent In the horizon
comes from the Belfast riots. Shooting
continued there to-day with an ominous
movement of troops. But the behavior
of the south of Ireland is everything
that could be desired for an atmosphere
of peace.
While the Ulster leaders probably Will
have a busy time of it over Sunday
the Prime Minister will take his week
end rest at Chequers Court. though 1t
is likely that several members of the
Cabinet and the Irish Affairs Commit
tee will be his guests and that the Irish
situation therefore will be thoroughly
reviewed.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
PROMINENT FILIPINOS
DISCUSS INDEPENDENCE
Privately Say Islands Are Not
Prepared for IL.

CEBu. p. l., July ~ (delayed) A
number of Fillpinos. prominent in busi-
ness and politics. bsve told members OF
the Wood-Forbes inv estigatng mission
that while they desired independence fo-
the Philippine Islands at some future
date. they leleved the Philippines were
as yet unprepared to assume Independent,
government under the precarious fnan-
cill conditions existing. Public epeak-
ers. on the contrary. generally favored
an immediate but protected independ-
ence.
At Dumaguete and siluijor speakers
urged protected independence, and a,
the latter town a Democratic party float
In parade bore the inscription I'VE
want independence we are confident we
can correct faults or the present admins
tratlon." In Negros Province to-day
only one speaker asked Independence
The others criticised the existing govern
ment.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
STORM CENTRE SHIFTS
TO ULSTER CAMP
Sir James Craig Summons
Cabinet Members to London.
BIZ the Associated Press.

LONDON, July 15.--The two days in
terim in the Irish peace preliminaries,
which will terminate Monday when the
Prime Minister and Mr. de Valera meet
for the third time, promises to be a
critical period In the negotiations, but
in the councils of neither of the three
parties concerned Is there manifestation
of fear that the difficulties Of the sit
uation will not be bridged.
When the Ulster Premier left Downing
Street at half past five o'clock this after
noon Mr. Lloyd George had had four
hours of man to man" discussion with
AR. de Valera and two hours and a
half with Sir James. There is reason
to believe that at the termination or
these intimate talks there was little or
the viewpoints of the three leaders.
the handicaps with which they are fet-
tered and the lines over which they
would not or dare not step which had
not been made perfectly clear to the
others. Each also was cognizant OF
what failure ultimately to compose these
divergent views would mean. and was
fully alive to the responsibilities with
which they were burdened.
Mr. Lloyd George this afternoon was
able to amplify the knowledge which Sir
James already had concerning Mr. de
valera's attitude. The next move was
the urgent summoning to London by the
Ulster Premier of several members OF
the Ulster Cabinet.
From this sequence OF developments
those who have followed the meetings
closely inferred that the storm centre
has shifted to the Ulstermen's carnp. 1t
is intimated In a well Informed quarter
that Sir James now is face to face with
the definite alternatives arrived at In
the Lloyd George-De Valera inter-
changes of yesterday and to-day. The
same informant expressed belief that
these are not regarded as utterly impos-
sible by Sir James, but that they involve
concessions which the Ulster leader is
to pledge on his own response
bility
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
MURDER PLOT IS SEEN
IN BIG INSURANCE CLAIM
Believe Dentist Killed Man
With Stick of Dynamite.

RosEBURG, Ore, July l5.-Oficers are
seeking DR.. r. NJ. Brumfield. a dentist.
who is missing, following the finding of
a headless body under Brumheld's s
wrecked and burned automobile. Two
identifications of the body were made.
one by the dentists wife and another by
friends of Dennis Russell. laborer.
Sheriff Stamer said a warrant was
issued on the theory that Brumfleid. who
was insured for $4,000 against death
and accident, was heavily involved finan-
cially and had slain Russell and hauled
the body to the place where II was found
and then blown off the head with a stick
of dynamite after placing his own ring
and other identifying articles on the
body
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
GOVERNMENT PENSIONS
DOUBLED BY AUSTRIA
DR.. Bauer Threatens Strike if
Arsenal Is Denofionolized.

VIENNA, July 15.-Pensions for former
civil servants have been doubled. retro
active from March 1. This will alleviate
what is conceded to be the most dis
tressed class in Austria.
DIR. Otto Bauer. former Minister of
Foreign Affairs, has threatened the Gov
ernment with a nationwide strike IL II
complies with a request to terminate the
socialization of the great Vienna ar
senal. which was made by the allied
Reparations Commission. The plant is
at present partially socialized, and is
devoted to the production of articles for
commerce. but a large amount of foreign
capital has been invested In IL.
DR.. Bauer declared In the National
Assembly that the request for the cessa-
tion OF the socialization of the arsenal
was inspired by foreign investors.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
PRAGUE COPS SLAP FINES
ON SLAYERS OF HARMONY
More They Howl More They Pay; Police Garry Slips
in Pocket for Infractions of Rules and
Collect as They Go.

cases where there is Instrumental ac-
compartment which is equally bad or
more so.
This fine system has become so popu-
lar that II now covers traffic violations,
the democratic system of imposing
penalties reaching owners Of de luxe
cars as well as garbage cart carriers
who are careless.
A stout old gentleman who lodged a
street car. slipped on a banana peel and
fell to the pavement was declared to be
drunk and presented with a ten crown
fine slip. When he protested profanely
he was given another slip for fifty
crowns. the policeman remarking that
the more the swearing continued the
bigger the bill would grow.
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
ULSTER CABINET ACTS
TO CHECK VIOLENCE
Will Appeal to Macreody-
Sniping Continues.
BIZ thc Associated Press.

BELFAST, July 15.--At a meeting OF
the Ulster Cabinet tonight. called to
consider the situation brought about by
the intermittent rioting of the last few
days. II was decided to make repre-
sentations to Gen. sir Nevil Macready,
military commander in Ireland.
The heads of three Protestant churches
In Belfast have issued an appeal to all
those capable of exercising Influence to
exert their utmost endeavors to secure
restoration OF order and a renewal OF
friendly relations among all classes and
denominations in the community.
Tonight the New Lodge Road district
was the scene of firing by n group AL
legged TO be made up of Sim Feiners, but
when an armored car appeared the men
retreated hastily.
One man was killed and four men and
a girl wounded tonight. A number Of
grocery stores I'm the east end Of the
In two armored cars to combat the
rioters and later another battalion OF
troops was sent to the seine.
When the reports from last nights
riotlng were made public this morning
II developed that two persons were killed
during the disorders and that between
thirty and forty others were wounded.
During the disturbances the mob looted
a number Of public houses
The military this morning resumed
control Of the North Queen street area
In Belfast and armorcd cars patrolled
the streets where acute trouble de-
veloped early last evening. The police
and the military were forced TO inter-
vcne The riotins stopped abruptly at
the curfew hour.
william Conlin, said TO be a resident
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
GERMAN COMMUNIST
HITS LENINE POLICY
Says He Undermines 'FOunda-
ton of PrOletarian Die
tatOrship.'
Special Gable TO THE NEW York HERALD.

Special Cable TO THE New YORK HERALD
Copyright. 1921, by THE NEW YORK HERALD
PETRoGRAp, July (via. Reval July
15).-Nicolai Lenine. the Bolshevist Pre-
mier in a remarkable speech before the
congress of the Third Internationale.
whose object Is world revolution, con-
fessed that the Russian revolution had
not taken the expected course. and That
the peasants could not be appropriated
and annihilated.
1--WE must deal carefully with the
peasants and allow them free trade and
to deal with capitalism" he said. "Peo-
pie said we had destroyed our own cap
italists and now invite in foreign cap
italists. But without the great industries
Russia cannot live. Class consciousness
and the instincts of the ruling classes
abroad are greater than among the pro-
letarians."
Herr Saks, German communist, at
tackled Lenine for granting concessions
to foreign enterprises, declaring that 1t
damaged communism everywhere. He
also said that no advantage had been
taken of the English coal strike.
"Lenine's policy has undermined the
very foundations of proletarian Dictator
ship" he declared.
The Premier did not reply. and no
Russian Communist Joined in the attack
upon him.
decree was issued allowing every
one to have as much money as they liked
so long as they do not use II for spec
ulative purposes. This means the re-
establishment of banks.
A British commission is busy practi-
cally taking over the port of Petrograd
and British agents are making careful
examination of the ports facilities
COPENHAGEN, July 15.-The Russian
Soviet Government has decided to grant
lease on the harbor of Petrograd,to ito a
foreign company, says a special dispatch
from Helsingfors. The company. which
is said to be British concern. Is 10
have a half interest In the enterprise.
the other half being retained by the
Soviet Government
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
GUESTS OF TOMORROW
ARE CHILDREN TO-DAY
Hotel Man Tells Why He
Takes Care of Little Ones.

Special Despatch TO THE NEW YORK HrnALp.
CHICAGO. July 15.--Whatever the atti-
tude of the city apartment landlord to-
ward laughing. boisterous children, the
hotel man just dotes on them and goes
out of his way to make them feel at
home.
The reason for this was explained to-
day by George Wright. owner OF two big
Toronto hotels and visitor at the
American Hotel and Restaurant Equip
ment Exposition.
Women and children are taken care
of first In my hotels" said Mr.. Wright
II consider children the greatest asset
a hotel has. They are guests Of the
next generation.
81 keep the names OF all children on
list, and at Christmas time send cards
to them. In one of my hotels, which has
been in operation for forty-seven years
u have the third generation Of children
coming as guests. Those who came as
children years ago now are returning as
guests with their own children"
The New York herald., 1921-07-16
VETERANS CONDEMN
HARVEY'S SPEECH
Rainbow Division Men Also
Go on Record Against the
Eighteenth Amendment.
BONUS ACTION UP TO-DAY
Resolutions Urge New Guard
Units in 26 States and an
Investigation.

CLEVELAND. July Is. - Resenting a
statement made in London by Ambas-
sador George Harvey that the war was
fought by the United States from mo-
tives of self-interest, delegates to the
second annual convention of the Rain
bow Division Veterans Association to-
day condemned Mr.. Harvey.
They also condemned the Eighteenth
Amendment to the United States Con-
stitution.
A resolution indorsing the stand or
the South Carolina chapter, which recon-
mended that Ambassador Harvey, rep
resenting, we trust temporarily, the
Urited States at the Court of St James S,
be deprived of the title Of Lieutenant
Colonel, conferred on him in burst of
generosity due TO the hospitality OF the
State, and be given a dishonorable uls-
change from the position was adopted.
Another resolution declaring that the
Eighteenth (dry) amendment was
adopted while 4 200, 900 men were either
in France or deprived of a vote because
they were in camps at home. and adj
vocating that no change in the Consti-
tuition on any subject be made when men
are at war was unanimously passed.
The convention also adopted resolu-
tions urging the Federal Government to
amend the National Guard organization
TO create new guard units in twenty-six
States made up of the former units of
the Rainbow Division. with the designa-
tions used by that division during the
war, and demanding an investigation OF
the records of the unit in the War De-
partment at Washington. 1t was stated
that the organization was given credi
for only thirty-one days of active battl
service.
Recommendations on more general re-
vision of the National Guard organiza-
ton and limitation of armaments died
in committee, 1t was understood. The
bonus question was left over until to-
morrow
The veterans paraded through the
business district this afternoon. They
were reviewed by Major-Gen. Charles
7. Menoher, who commanded the divi-
sion during the greater part of the
war, Representative Simeon D. Fess
and former Secretary of War Newton
d. Baker.
After the parade Mr.. Baker, Mr.. Fess
and the Rev. Francis Duffy of the 165th
New York Infantry. delivered brief ad-
dresses in honor of the heroes.
The veterans then went to Calvary
Cemetery. where a monument presented
by the men of the 165th Infantry, in
memory of the Rev. Father James NJ.
Hanley battalion chaplain Of that regi-
ment. was unveiled. Father Duffy de-
livered the invocation.
The delegates tonight attended a
banquet.
Minneapolis was chosen as the next
convention city. The date will be set
later.