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The Washington herald., 1921-05-17

by their wives rubbed elbows With
mere Job holders. munched peanuts,
slipper red lemonade and apparently
enjoyed the circus as much as the
little school boys who were seek
ing the big show" for the first
time All sin all, that portion Of
the Camp Meigs site which was
covered by the great white top"
was a true picture OF American de-
imocracy. where every ticket holder
was on an equal footing.
The displays were stupendous
and OF wide variety, including
trained animals, who. II they were
able to speak could no doubt an
swer correctly every one Of Thomas
Edison's seyenty-eight college grad
uate questions: aerial gymnasts.
juggiers, contortionists and an
army of clowns that could drive
the blues out of blue laws.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-17
RITES IN STREET
FOR SLAIN CHIEF

CHICAGO. May ls.-on the spot
where he had fallen under the shot
gun fire OF hidden assassins. the
body Of Tony D'Andrea rested to-
day while . grief-stricken priest
intoned prayers for the repose OF
his soul.
The vast funeral procession had
been barred from the Catholic
Church. Little Italy. In its colorful
shawls and best suits and dresses.
stood with bent heads while the
steps OF the murdered leaders home
served as a bier. The Rev. Father
Louis D'Andrea, brother of the slain
man. read the prayers He preached
no sermon.
At the cemetery another setback
was experienced. as the hand OF the
church also halted burial Last
minute efforts sAcured a resting
place for the body in a neiehboring
cemetery.
$ Close friends of D'Andrea said
that during his youth he had pro-
claimed his separation from the
church.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-17
UPHOLDS TAXING
INCREASED VALUE
0FCAPITALASSETS
preme Court Also Bol.
ers Dry Law and In
heritance Tax.

of decisions Of far-reach-
rtance announced by the
.ourt yesterday were;
of millions will be kept
lsury by the government
% big tax cases. The
ed that the increased
operty or natural re-
though ostensibly in
apital, Is income, and
BILE. The Federal in
was upheld. as was
through refusal of
allow deductions for
in state inheritance
on amendment was
rom future attacks
hat section 8. pro-
Harding. and limit
:atification to seven
eral Reserve
serve system must
to compel small
mber banks to pay
deduction for ex-
that the increased
resources held by
profit, and there
as income. Justice
ecision of the court.
ans that many mill
will be kept in the
ling 10 government
brought by the La
rks, a West Virginia
hen the Commissioner
Ievenue imposed a tax
than $1,000. 900 for the
fde of ore lands In the
ge- This was done on
that the value of lands.
finally cost $4,000, had
to s1O.1O5, 400.
Z. Hughes. now Secretary
argued the case for the
Addition Finally Upheld.
sections of the prohibition
n14e pnpw have been upheld
le codft thus making it GER
,that ftpre attacks will be
ie4sa sqaIts
specifically the court held that
sSproposal of President Harding.
hue aISsuators requiring that the
ates mnkt-Eatify the amendment
siis.. @ .tsG SS 81 void tG maks a. AttoP- a oP-
> ystfof, the sIduor interests had
r6nded tfat This requirement was
aceh hstttlixSsnat and therefore in
lfidated the entire amendment.
ing cUurr afso held that the pro-
6lc6h-xmzfament became effec-
II, 1920. Wet at
rneys INSERTED that IT was not
January 20, or spne year
ter the ratification of thirty-six
ates was proclaimed by the Sec
tary of State.
Victory for Woman Attorney.
The decision is a victory for the
'vernment woman assistant At
rney General. Mrs. Annette Abbott
iams. She argued the case for
ly five minutes before the court,
confident was she Of a favorable
ctsion. She declared that even if
e Harding amendmsnt were in
lid. II did not void the other sec
ms. which are the vital parts.
The decision of the court was
Justice Van Devanter.
aiding it. declared that the intent
the Constitution was that an
1endment should be ratified within
reasonable time and that there
IS no prohibition against Congress
ing a time for such ratification.
Fines totaling $4,000 and long
lson sentences for conspiracy to
olate the prohibition laws will
and as the result of the decision.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-17
Diamond in Scalp GiUes
Murder Clue to Police

MONTREAL, May ia dia-
mond, wrenched from a murderer's
hand and imbedded in the head of
his victim. is a clew on which Mont
real detectives are working today
In an effort to trace the slayer of
Georges Jobin. a prosperous young
furrier. here.
John was struck with a hammer
and stabbed with a pair of scissors.
As he fell his head evidently struck
the diamond, lying on the floor. with
such force as to drive it through
his scalp.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-17

found that he has been driving/
laus<ry wnEon." the judge rule
'-rhis d<prisss him Of the merce
tile atus-
4 Court Of Appeals upheld IN
So the Supreme Court. T.
Yfx Won came 20 the Unft
states years ago. but later he veG
back 20 China He married. an
two children were born. He 4
turned. and four years later u
ready 60 receive his family. But
strange law, which holds that 4
lsundryman may not have q wiz
but that a merchant may. destroye'
the dreams OF Yee Won
The Washington herald., 1921-05-17
Amnesty Cases Delayed.

The cases OF all political prison
ers. Including that OF Eugene v
Debs, will be heid up untii Attorney
General Dsueherty has appointed .
special assistant 70 review them
winnie r. Brsnstetter. secretary cf
the political amnesty committees
wired Chicago. heaoausrters yester~
day, after a conference with M
DauEherty's secretary.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-17
AUiatrir Makes Worlds
Loop the Loop Record

NEW YORK, May 16.-Beating
her own previous record of eighty
seven loop-the-loops in an airpIane,
made last August. Miss Laura
Bromwell. 23-year-old aviatrix, yes
day established what was said to
be a new world record for her sex
when she executed 1879 loops in an
hour and twenty minutes.
Miss BromwelPs feat was watched
by crowd of 10000 persons who
attended the opening of the summer
hying season at Curtiss Field. near
Garden City. l. 1.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-17
ireland Receives First
Cargo of American Coal

BELFAST. May 16. - The first
cargo of American coal in Ireland
arrived at Belfast today on the
Aledo. 1t had 5000 tons for the
Great Northern Railway.
The coal was discharged by union
dockers, the embargo on handling
foreign coal having been withdrawn
for Ireland.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-17
House Permits RaiLlDay
To Build RiUer Bridge

The House yesterday passed a
bill introduced by Representative
Moore. of Virginia, granting the
consent of Congress to the WASH
Ington and Old Dominion Railway
Company to construct bridge
across the Potomac River at or
near Point of Rocks, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08
LOCAL RED CROSS
DOING A GOOD WORK

The Red Cross. by extending a
helpful hand to the needy, and by
bringing comfort and cheer to the
sick is boon and blessing to any
community.
Service" the slogan of the Red
Cross, has been beautifully illustrated
in the last few weeks. by being the
medium through which timely aid and
good cheer have been brought to a
family of sick children in this com
munity, in whose home there is no
mother to minister to their wants.
TO these little ones, patient, help
less and needy. The Red Cross, "The
Greatest Mother in the World" comes
daily. bringing nourishing and prop
erly cooked food. supplying other
necessities. and miniStcring To their
wants in kind and gracious way,
And the King said unto them, In
asmuch aS we have done it to one of
the least of these. my brethren, ye
have done it unto me-"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08
Great County Sunday School
Convention Will Be AT Berlin

The biggest event in the history
of the Sunday Schools of Worcester
County is only two weeks away A
great one-day County Sunday School
Convention will be held in the
Methodist Episcopal Church, of Bcr-
lin, Thursday. October Goth. with scS-
sions throughout the entire day. Mr..
Orlando Shockley has got together
the finest Sunday School talent that
has ever been heard at one time in
Worcester County. Among the prom
incnt speakers will be our wide
awake State Superintendent. Mr. Alb
ner b. Brown; the organizer and
teacher of the greatest Mems Bible
Glass in the United States, DR.. f.. ID.
Stone. of Baltimore; one of the most
popular and powerful leaders among
the young people of our country, Col
onel J. Fl. Cudlipp, and others, OF
leading prominence in their respcc-
tive fields of Teacher Training. Edu-
ca,ional Work. and other depart
mcntS.
What we need now is inspiration.
The opportunity is here for a mighty
advance in the Sunday School work
of this county. Without a vision, We
perish. These speakers have caught
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08
SNOW HILL WILL
GET ROAD BUILT
State Roads Commission Grants
Request of Mayor FOOks
And Will Do Work

Mayor Fooks has consulted with
Chairman Mackall of the State Roads
Commission regarding the connecting
up of Church Street extended with
the State Road to Girdletrec, and he
brings back with him the good news
that the connecting link between Snow
Hill and Girdletree will be built as
soon as the road is completed from
Girdletree to Stockton. Workmen are
now grading the road between Girdle-
tree and Stockton and will have the
road completed before Christmas.
Then work will start at this end il
the weather is fit. If it is not fit, the
work will be done in the spring.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08
MARRYING PARSON
GETS BOUNCED

Wilmington. Del, Oct. 5.-Admit-
taxi dri' er> and was thus trailicking
in marriages al Elkton. Md, Rev. X.
r. Westren. an ordained Methodist
Episcopal preacher, was given a
church trial in this city last night,
found guilty Of conduct unbecom-
ing minister, formally expelled
from the church and his ordination
papers ordered taken from him.
The trial MAS held quietly by the
Mt. Salem Quarterly conference of
the Wilmington district. k.lkton is
embraced within this district, of
which Rev. Dr. Robert Watt is SUI
perintendent. II was upon DR. Watts
initiative that Western was called be-
fore the bar of the church and COM
PEELED to explain his conduct as a
marrying parsOn at Maryland's fa-
nous Gretna Green.
Western halls from Montana. Ac-
cording To his own admission last
night he resigned his charge in that
Western state and turned farmer
That was about five year ago. Later
he came to Elkton. Md. and settled
About the first of last August, ac-
cording to his own testimony. jitney
men who had been ''frozen out" OF
the Elkton Marriage combine by
others of their class approached him
with proposition to go into the mar
riage business and split fees. He
testified himself last night that the
proposition was "ffty-fifty." Since
that time he has performed cere'
monies uniting 300 or more couples
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08
MARYLAND'S
EDUCATIONAL
ADVANCEMENT

Maryland is progressing more rap
idly in its methods of public school
education than is any other State,
DR.. Abraham Flexner, Of the Cen
cral Education Board of the Rookie
feller Foundation, declared in an
interview in baltimore this week.
IL do not hesitate to say" said DIR.
f'lexner, that in Albert 5. Cook.
your State Superintendent of Edu-
cation, you have the best man in his
line in the country. When one COM
pareS the growth of the schools, the
Improvements, the increase in teach
erS' salaries and living conditions in
the schools with that which the conf
mission. OF which was member,
found six years ago. one can appre-
ciate more fully what has been going
on in Maryland in that line.
"rhe trouble is that the general
public is either not interested Suffi-
GENTLY. or is not conversant with
this growth. do not think that
Maryland is second to any state in
the union in its progress. am
personally, delighted. II Is graft
flying to note this growth, and ! hope
to see il grow more extensively
After visiting Governor Ritchie ut
Annapolis, DR.. Flexner will go to
indianapolis to make an educational
survey of Indiana.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08
COURT MEETS HERE
NEXT MONDAY !
Many Important Cases To BE
Tried Some May BE Postponed
Till May Term

Court will meet in Snow Hill Mon
day. All indications point to Il busy
session. The docket shows 81 APP
pearanccs; civil appeals, / Grim
inal appeals. - trials, criminal APP
pearance. II removals caScS-three
from Wicomico and s from Somerset
County.
This is some array and if all come
up Court will last long time.
The Pichard case will be- hard
fought Judging from the array of
legal talent on both sides. States
Attorney kerbin will be assisted by
lawyers Harry Nice and Eugene
O'Dunnc. of baltimore, and +. Leon
ard WALES. of Salisbury. The de-
fense will have Station 4 Whaley, of
Snow Hill; Joshua W. Miles, of Prin-
cess Anne; and Nat. Westcott, of
Accomac County, Va.
Judging from the reports Of law
violations between Courts the Grand
Jury should find plenty of work cut
out for it: when there Is 81 much talk
about the sale of liquor and crime re-
sulting therefrom. it is apparent that
inquiry will be- made rs 10 cause, as
we'll a. effect.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08
"HOLY ROLLER"
LOSES HIS MIND
Walter Ruarl, of Atkinson's District, the Unfortu-
nate One Wife In Trance, Husband Sent To
Eastern Shore Hospital, Cambridge

1t was q, very sad sight to see
Walter Ruark. and his wife and three
little children in the county Jail here
last Monday night Rnark was raw
ing maniac and his wife was not much
bctter-made so. ueighbors say, by
the fanaticism of IA religious sect to
which they both Belong.
Mr.. Ruark is u member Of the Holy
Roller Church and was an intense
worShipper. so much 50 that he has
lost his mind, and at times feeling
that his wife had not attained that
state of perfection expected by him,
il is said he beat her that she might
be better.
Neighbors made complaint of their
condition and States Attorney Kerbin
sent Officer +. X. SturgiS after Mr.
Ruark last Monday to have his san
ity looked into. He was brought to
Snow Hill and placed in Jail His
wife and children came to visit him.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08

Representative Of II Maryland
municipalitic>. including 10 Mayors,
met in Governors Ritchie'> office We'd
nesday to pres, .heir fight To have the
State build it, roads through the
cities in the future and To refund the
cities for streets built in the past to
connect the State highways on either
end of the different towns.
The Mayors and other representa-
tives presented their pleas to Governor
Richie and to State Roads Chairman
John \. Mackall. A. result of the
meeting of the Mayors and of their
conferences with the Governor and
Mr.. Mackall. il was decided to name
"A smaller committee to take up with
Mr.. Mackal the question of drafting
legislation that can be generally sup
ported in the next Legislature.
Governor Opposes Returns
Both the Governor and Mr.. Mackall
however. made it plain that they do
not feel any steps towards refunds
for streets already built should be
taken. Mr.. Mackall figured this
would cost about Sl,250.000. This
would mean Il reversal of the
policy carried out in building State
roads since 1905 and generally agreed
to by all towns. He said. however, he
favored 4 change in this policy in the
future.
Another point in which, ii appeared,
the Mayors and the State administra-
tion may not find themselves in entire
accord related to the control of the
streets after they are built through
the towns by the State. The munic-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08

the vision, and they have the power
To impart il to US. A. teachers and
officers Upon whom the wonderful
privilege of Sunday School work has
been laid. we owe it TO God to do
things this winter such as have never
been done before. The way to begin
i, To set aside this day as dedicated
to our Sunday School work. and let
nothing interfere with our attendance
that day at this unusual gathering.
Especially teachers he sure that
every young person in your school
attends Colonel Cudlipp'S conference
for young people in the afternoon.
The influence that can radiate from
this convention. the vision that can
be had. the new ideas that can be re-
ceived. and the problems that will
,hcrc be- solved are altogether able to
work a heavenly miracle in the Sun
day Schools of our county this win
ter. The whole nation is being
awakened in these things. and Wor-
ceSter County must be in the front
line. What must we do? Two
things pray for a marvellous out
pouring of God, Spirit on all the
Sessions. and let absolutely nothing
interfere with our being at the con-
vcntion. Look for full announce
ment Of the program in next weeks
paper.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08

He rallied against everyone; stripped
himself and cried and prayed. His
wife also acted with little less sanity.
She became hysterical and muttered
unintelligibly. She said she was
talking in 'an unknown tongue"
Two physicians examined him and
declared him insane.
On Tuesday the wife and children
were sent back to their home in At
kinson'.' District, and Ruark was bun
died into an automobile bound for the
State Hospital at Cambridge.
The auto engine was groaning and
the demented man exclaimed IL know
what that is, that's old man Chatham
groaning. | killed him."
1t was the talk of an insane man,
but it has started public gossip and
public wonder" for the man who
killed old man Chatham has never
been found and the murder remains
a mystery.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08
MISS BESSIE RILEY
BECOMES A BRIDE
Quietly Married at Home of Her
Parents, in Snow Hill
Tuesday Morning

An attractive wedding took place
at the home Of Mr.. A. c. Riley. Mar
ket Street. last Tuesday morning,
October fourth, at half after eleven
o'clock. when Miss Bessie Straughn
Riley was married to Mr.. Norman
Polk Morris. of Dover. Del, in the
presence of only the family. and a
few relatives and intimate friends.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father, and the marriage cere-
mony was performed by Rev. W. S.
Kreger. pastor of Mackenzie Memorial
Presbyterian Church.
The bride was attired in Il seal
brown Neldynnc suit. and wore a
corsage bouquet of orchids AND lily
of the valley.
The maid of honor was Miss LILLIAN
Riley, sister of the bride. She wore
Navy Russian Crepe. and carried yell
low tea roses and maiden bair fern.
The groom was ATTENDED, by his
brother. Mr.. Richard Morris, of Del
mar. Del. as best man.
The flower girl was Miss Elizabeth
Gunby. a cousin of the groom, of
Salisbury, and the ring bearer, Mas
ter William Holloway. Of Newark.
Del, cousin Of the bride.
Miss Emily Dryden played the we'd
ding march. and also rendered "Oh.
Promise Me-" a Il solo.
The house was beautifully decorated
with autumn leaves, cut flowers and
plants. and the ceremony was per-
formed in the library. before huge
fire place. which was banked with
autumn leaves. Candle light added Il
soft glow. To the festive scene.
The marriage ceremony was fol-
lowed by IA buffet luncheon To the
bridal party and guests. after which
the bride and groom left on motor
wedding trip to New York. Boston,
and other points in the north.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris will be at
home on State Street. Dover, Del,
after November first.
The bride is graduate of the
Snow Hill High School. and of the
State Normal School, Towson, Md.
She was popular and successful
teacher in the Snow Hill High School
:: number Of wears. The groom is a
successful business man of Dover
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08
State Urged To Build
Roads Through Towns
Representatives of Fourteen Municipalities Confer
With Governor Richie and Chairman Mackall
Want Refunds of Old Outays

ipaltes favored placing this control
in the hands of the municipalities,
guarded by certain conditions which
we're not stated. One thing asked for
by the municipalities. however. was
the right to cut into such streets
for laying public utility services OF
other purposes. This right Mr..
Mackall argued against. but Cover
nor Ritchie expressed no views.
Special Committee Named
Col. d. John Markey. of Frederick,
chief spokesman for the delegation
Wednesday; Mayor Orem. of Cam
bridge. and City Counsellor Hugh
Riley, of Annapolis, were named as
the special committee to take up the
matter further with Mr.. Mackall and
the Governor. A conference probably
will he arranged next week.
Those who attended Wednesdays
meeting in Baltimore and the confer
ence with Governor Ritchie included
Mayors Orem. Howard koont'. of
Westminster, Thomas W. koon, of
Cumberland; o. R.Rice, of Frostburg;
Harry ID. Hanway, of Belair: ID. Frank
Fooks, of Snow Hill; Arthur kenner-
ly. of Salisbury: Thomas A. Gonder,
of Oakland; Horace Davis, of Berlin,
and Francis G.. Wrightson, of EaSton.
The following representatives of other
towns also were on hand: Alexander
Hagner. of HagcrStown. who. with
Colonel Markey. was spokesman for
the delegation; james Il. Clark. of
Ellicott City; Mr. Riley, Francis NJ
Wilson. of Pocomoke; L. +. MullinX,
of Frederick. and J. II. Moore, of
Cumberland.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08
BASEBALL CLUB
SEEMS ASSURED

Baseball was given boost last
Monday evening. when an enthuslaS-
tic meeting was held in the Municipal
Building. IL was found that Il strong
sentiment prevailed in favor of form
ing II baseball association here, and
uniting with other Eastern Shore
towns in forming Il baseball league,
under the protection of the National
League Of Baseball Associations. A
number of those present backed their
sentiments with subscriptions, and
more than $6O0.00 in subscriptions
was quickly reported
II is proposed To raise, nj least,
5000 in subscriptions. as this figure
is the minimum amount that would
be required for the purpose of organ
izing and maintaining team next
year 4 committee was appointed To
solicit subscriptions. and meeting
was held Thursday night, at which a
report was submitted, and COM
mittec named to attend a meeting in
Salisbury this friday night.
The committee on subscription is
composed of McssrS. William o.
Shockley, Charles W. Corddry, and
Glenmore S. Williams. If you are a
baseball fan. and interested in seeing
Il baseball team in Snow Hill next
year. hand in your subscriptions to
one of these gentlemen. Stock will
be issued to the amount subscribed,
and every subscription, whether $500,
$1,000, $500, $25.00. or $1,000, boosts
the movement and swellS the fund.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08
JOHN BASSETT
KILLED BY AUTO
In Attempt To Save His Dog
Stumbled And Fell In Front
OF Automobile

Mr.. John Bassett, retired farmer
living near Berlin. was instantly kill
ed Sunday morning. when he was
struck by an automobile driven by
Mr.. Frank II. Dennis. of near Scar
borough. The accident occurred on
the State road, about one mile south
of Berlin. Bassett and companion
were standing along the roadside,
when Mr.. Dennis drove up in his
machine. In endGavoring to keep Il
dog from running in. front of the
machine. Mr.. Bassett became CON
fused, and stepped, or stumbled in
front of the car. being killed instantly.
The accideny was unavoidable, as Mr..
Dennis waJ driving at a slow pace.
Mr.. Dennis was accompanied by his
family, and they We're greatly shocked
and unnerved by the sad catastrophe.
Mr.. BasSett was member of the
we'll known BaSSctt family of near
Berlin. For number of years he
lived in Georgetown. but after the
death of his wife few years ago. he
came back to Worcester County, and
had been making his home with his
nephew, Mr.. William BasSett, who
lives on the State road near Berlin.
Mr.. Bassett had no children, hut he
is survived By three brothers, Frank
Bassett Charles BaSSett, and William
Bassett He is also survived by a
sister. Mrs. Virginia Adkins. of New
ark. Three brothers. James. Alfred
and Isaac BasSctt are dead.
Funeral services were held Tues
day. after which the body was laid to
rest in the family burying ground
near BasSett'S Mill.