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Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-09-28
Republicans As Well As
Democrats teAttaek !.
the Measure
RADICAL AMENDMENTS
Senator Simmons Says
He Will Offer Many
Of Them
CBN AssocIated pgesSD

Washington, Sept 27.-TaX reVl-
sion legislation was put under way
today in the senate with indications
of bitter fight to come over the
more important provisions of the
measure reported by the finance COM
mittee.
Notice was given by Senator Sim
mons, of North Carolina, ranking
minority member of the committee
that sweeping and radical amend
ments" would be offered by the Dem
ocrats and, he added, that If the
sponsor for the manufacturers sale
tax would accept those amendments
serious consideration would be given
to such a sale tax as part Of the
Democratic scheme, provided sueh a
levy should prove necessary IN oroer
to raise the needed revenue.
Objections to specific sections OF
the bill came from the Republican as
well as the Democratic side Of the
chamber and Senator Lenroot, OF
Wisconsin, a Republican member OF
the agricultural bloc, proposed amend
ments to the income tax provision
under which existing raets would De
continued up to so per cent. on IN
comes exceeding 100000 with an
alternate proposal of a so per cent
law on incomes of from S1OO,OOO TO
$500, 900 and 60 per cent. rate 0"
those above 100000.
Bv taking the bill up under an
agreement to accept uncontesteo
committee amendments to the orlgl-
nal house measure, the senate made
considerable progress on proposed
changes to some of the admihlS'ra'
tive features. None of the levy pro-
visions was passed upon, however
objection being made in each case
consideration of the bill under tms
same agreement will be continued TO-
morrow and Senator Penrose' III
charge of the measure, gave notiee
that he would seek to have the SEN
ate meet an hour earlier each day IN
order to expedite consideration OF 'ne
legislation.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-09-28
tttions Based On In
Elity to Make Treaty
AT This Time
!. AND RUSSIA OUT
/ Declares That a
orld Peace Depends
On PROPOSAL
(By Associated Pressl

|eva, Sept. 27.-The represen-
/ Of France and Great Britain
Summoned by Lord Robert Cecil,
|enting South Africa, today
to present proposals for the
fon of armament, if they had
br cease obstructing the pro-
but forward by others. The COM
on disarmament of the league
EiOns was discussing a resolu-
bOpOsed by Lord Robert and an
representative.
kead; "The assembly resolves
the temporary fixed commits
\ asked to make general propo-
|Or the reduction of armaments
, in order to secure precision
be in the form of "a draft
|, or other equally definite plan
presented to the, council, if
le, before the assembly of next
A. L, Fisher, of Great Britain,
ionsieur Roynalds, of France,
ID this resolution because, they
it was impossible at the pre-
lme to enter into a treaty on
ubject with the United States
'uSsia. >
! Robert insisted upon the mo-
aging it was vital to the league
tal to the peace that something
BE. Disarmament was the test
lpOn which the league was to
ed.
France and England put for
proposals if they have them,"
'lalmed, "and not content them
with obstructing the proposals
erS' ask the committee to de-
tween US"
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-09-28
LIBERTY AND VICTORY
BONDS ATTAIN A HIGH
MARK IN STOCK MARKET
Hoarded Money Seems to
Be Seeking Good
investments
OBy Associated Errrs.i

New York, Sept. 27.-Trading in
Liberty bonds and Victory notes on
the stock exchange today again at
tanned unusually large proportions
and created several new high records
for the year, the chief feature being
Victory 4 and 3-4's. These rose to
30 ID, but reacted with most other
issues later when realizing sales,
presumably by speculative interests,
caused moderate recessions from
best quotations.
Out of total bond sales roughly
estimated at $19,000,000 the Liberty
and Victory issues contributed fully
IS per cent. Unusual activity was
shown by the several Liberty 4 and
IA but the Victory 3-4 alone made
up about 80 per cent. of the whole.
The demand for these securities
again proceeded, according to re-
ports, from important financial in
stitutions, insurance companies and
other large corporations, as well as
estates and rich individuals in search
of acceptable Investments.
From all accounts the liquidation
of these bonds by small investors has
ceased. Much of the shrinkage in
the bond market during the past year
was attributed to enforced selling
by laborers and wage earners,
brought about by countrywide de
preston in the principal lines of in
dustry and trade.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-09-28
KIapsmen Barred From Jury

Muskogee, Okla, Sept. 81
Questioned as to whether they were
members of the Ku KluX Klan were
directed to prospective jurors here
today by counsel for negro charged
with larceny of live stock. Three
veniremen who were said to have ad-
mitted membership in the Klan and
two others were dismissed. Judge B.
B. Wheeler ruled that in the future
the question would not be permitted
unless so worded as to eliminate de-
finite reference as to the organiza-
ton.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-09-28

.howers Wednesday and
: probably Thursday
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-09-28
lnderer's Last
iope Gone; Must
he Hung Friday

I. ~, hNHucIateN ttsaS.
''lngheId, Ill., Sept. 27.-Carl
''tfer' convicted slayer of his
ner unborn baby and "a rag
''langer' will go to the gallows
friday, according to an an
'ement from the governors of
DHght' Wanderer lost his last
lOr commutation of sentence to
Pprlsonment on another reprive
TUE division of pardons and pa
y recommended to Governor Small
panderer's petitions be denied.
4 petitions were filed with the
iOr Oy counsel for the convicted
Irer' a former soldier, whose
'sPrieVe until September 80 was
fu at the request of American
officials. One was for COM
''On OF sentence to life. The
was for a further staySQf exc
u petitions were based on the
mat Wanderer has been de-
b.4 insane BY a number of experts
H., t evidence upon which he was
Il ~ was of a doubtful charae-
mat no motive for the crime
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-09-28

The hand Of diligence defeateth
want; prosperity and success are
the Industrious Snan's attendants.
.-DOdsley.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-09-28
K. of G. Denounce
Ku Klux Klan as an
un-American Order

Chicago, Sept, 27.-Resolutions
denouncing the Ku KluX Klan as
un-American were adopted and a
committee to cooperate with federal
and other investigation of the Klan
were appointed at the national con-
vention of the Order of Alhambra,
Knights of Columbus, which closed
here tonight. The next convention
goes to Boston.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-09-28
MIAMI PUTS JACK UNDER
IT'S LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE
IDy AssOclntcd PreENl

Miami, Sept. 27.-Thirty thousand
dollars more than last years revenue
from city occupational licenses is ex-
pected to be derived by the new lic-
ense tax measure adopted by the city
commission today. The ordinance
increases the license fee on many
businesses and occupations and is
expected to pour between $4,000
and 100000 into the city treasury.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-09-28
Big Increase In
Attendance Shown
At the University

Gainesville, Sept. 27.-According to
official figures given out by Univer-
sity of Florida authorities today,
there were S61 students enrolled.
That is 81 per cent. increase over
last year. The freshman class of this
term shows the most marked Increase,
increasing from an attendance of PIP
for the 1920 session to S1S this year.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
MIR. ]. B. CULLEN SELLS
HIS GARAGE BUSINESS
Big Real Estate And Business Deal
Made This Week In Which
Plant Changes Hands.

One of the largest real estate and
business deals made in this section
for some time occurred the early part
Ct the week when Mr.. j. B. Cullen
sold his garage building, stock, and
fixtures to Mr.. Ephraim Vessels of
this city. The plant, as is well known
is one of the best locations in the
town and Mr.. Vessels was fortunate
to secure it. The sale carries with it
the real estate, stock and business of
the Cullen Garage.
Mr.. Vessels, who is we'll known to
most of our people will continue the
garage business at the old stand and
the garage under the new manage
ment will be known as the Maryland
Virginia Garage. He will continue to
deal in automobiles.an will sell Hud-
son, Essex and Hupmobile cars of all
types, and will conduct general SER
vice station. He will also carry a
full and complete line of accessories.
Mr.. Vessels is we'll known here and
slso in Virginia and we are sure that
the business will continue to do well
under his guidance.
Mr. Cullen has conducted the busl-
hess at this corner for several years
and his method of service and bust
ness generally was agreeable to all
of our people. He conducted one of
the neatest and most up-to-date es-
Establishments of it's kind on the shore
ard had worked up a good business at
the popular corner of Second ard
Market streets. We have not heard
what his future plans are but being
young and progressive man We are
sure that he has something in mind
that will soon make itself known TO
the public. Success to both Mr.. Gull
len and Mr.. Vessels.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
POLITICAL POINTERS

The past week has been enc of m
usual interest and activity with The
democrats of this county and espe-
c:ally so with those who are trying to
keep the county in the Democratic
column. The democratic candidates
have been very active and many of
the workers in various parts of the
county have given them valuable as
slstance. 1t is encouraging to fin !
that some who have heretofore taken
very little interest in matters politi-
cal are out in the open and with
democratic harness on are trying to
Go all they can for the success of TIE
ticket. And then again we find a
number who for several years have
been associated with the opposition.
Lave left that opposition and claim
that they have come home to stay.
These, too, are doing what they can
for the success of the entire Demo
cratic ticket.
The party has been greatly help
cd this week by the appearance OF
Mrs. Gertrude Breslau Fuller in orr
midst. We were fortunate in secur-
ing her valuable services. She is Il
Democrat of the trucst type and sh(
is a speaker of the highest order. In
fact no one, man or woman, has cV-
CT entered our county who has been
;ble to sway people like Mrs. Fuller.
She not--only convinces the women
If the Righteousness of our cause
hut men flock to hear her speak and
are benefited by her uttcranccs. She
has been speaking over the county
since last Saturday. A number of
the most important towns have been
entertained by her and at each and
c, cry place she has been received By
large and appreciative audiences. A
Berlin, Ocean City, Newark, Wha-
leyville, Shovel, Girdletree, Stock
m, Bishopvillc, and other places the
Halls have been crowded to over
flowing with people eager to sit UNI
der her voice and benefit by her I'M
cisputable arguments. Friday night
October the 28th, she speaks in the
empire Theatre in this city and also
n, the same place this, Saturday af-
t, rnoon, at o'clock. Be sure to hear
Mrs. Fuller, ladies, she has a mes
sage for you. The men also want to
hear her.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
BIG DEMOCRATIC
RALLY WILL Be
HELD TOMORROW
Mrs. Gertrude Rreslau Fuller
VIII Address Voters.
EMPIRE THEATRE
AT 3 O'CLOCK P. M.

Our paper will reach many of oul
rr#cers in time to advise them of Tic
f;,t that the voters of this section
will be addressed in the Empire Tho
afro this friday evening at
o'clock by Mrs. Gertrude Brcslau FUi-
Ter, who has been so royalty enter
aiming the people of this good coun-
ty tor the past week or more. In or
der that all may be given chance to
hear Mrs. Fuller, another meeting
has been arranged for Saturday chs
Saturday. October the 10Th. THIS
meeting will also be held in the En-
pirc Theatre and the hour will be at
9 o'clock in the afternoon.
Mrs. Fuller is one of the ablcst wo-
NON platform speakers in this coun-
try ard Worcester county is fortunate
to have her in this campaign. Ske
made tour of the State last year in
the great Presidential campaign and
xol the hearts Of every true and 10y.
nj M&rylander. 1t will be remember
ed that she spoke in this city at that
tine and the theatre would not take
care of the people who were anxious
to hear her. This year two meetings
fava been arranged so that all who
desire to hear her may have the OPP
POI tunity 20 do SO. She has a mes
sage that every democrat should hear
and especially the women of our par
ty. Let every one make it point to
be present. Other speakers are also
expected to address the meeting.
Let's have an old-fashioned Demo
cratic meeting.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
MISS FRESHMAN SPEAKS
AT WOMENpS MEETING
Committee Formed To Carry On
Democratic Campaign Work
Among Women Voters.

There was a womans meeting at
the Democratic headquarters Owls
HalD on Friday afternoon last. Con-
SiGering the short notice given there
Was a good number of representative
omen present, who were addressed
by Miss Mar Freshman, of Balti-
more. Her 6 iect, Campaign Is
Sues" dealt CT fly with the Demo-
cratic party's organization program
and was cnlightening and interesting
Miss FRESHMAN is a member of the
State Board Of Moving Picture Cen
sors and did much splendid work here
LIST year in the way of party organi-
cation.
Every Democratic and every indie
pendent woman in the district was in
vited to this meeting as a committee
was to be formed to carry on the
campaign. The voters present held
over the committees from last year.
al, ising at the same time three new
members, making the committee as it
stands comprised of the following
women: Mrs. Edward F. Wilson,
.tlrs. Roger w. Landlord, Miss Mar
garot D. Crockett, Mrs. William Mer
r;ll, Mrs. S. J. Townsend, Mrs. Will
lard Evans.
The next events scheduled are Mrs
Tullcr's addresses on Friday night
and Saturday afternoon, when it is
hoped there will be as many women
present as men.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
ACTIVITIES OF THE
COMMISSIONERS ROOM
Tuesday Last Busy Day. Many
Bills Paid and Other Important
Business Transacted.

On Tuesday last another busy day
was experienced at the County Conl-
n.issioner's room at the courthouse, a
Iull board, including the treasurer,
Mr.. H. B. Pilchard. being present. At
ter the transaction of the usual rou-
tine work the treasurer was ordered
to pay the following bills:
|. r. Parsons, road work, District
7. 1925.
Elisha Hastings, road work, Dis
trict 9, 1904.
Joseph NJ Timmons, road work,
District 9, $8.25.
Wilson Sales Co., repairing chair in
Court House, $500.
Shovel Mgr Co., bridge lumber.
District 8, $51.64.
S. L. Purnell, ice for Court
House, 1913.
Goldsoro Hurley, road work, Dis
trict /, $1437.
Samuel Churn, road work, District
j. M. Sturgis, road work, District
1, $4,000.
C. w. Jones, road work, District 8,
$4,000.
Mary Bonneville, extra help in
Clerk o. D. Collins office, $4,000:
Luther Timmons, road work ana
lumber, 81, $3.50.
Meyers & Thalmier, mdse for
Treas. office, $7.27.
H. Merrill Walters, prem. on ms,
on Court House, $93.75.
Corddry Co., brick and material for
Court House, $22.46.
Sherwood Oil &C., gas and oil, $23.
R. E. Hickman, road work, $l.25.
w. H. Hope, tractor work and haul
ng same, District l, SLIPS.
Sampson Parker, conveying prison.
crs to Jail, $1,000.
Lloyd Birmingham, conveying pa
tent, $500.
H. w. Lambertson, road work, Dis
trict 1, $50.40.
w. L. Hall & Son, mds., $6.98.
o. M. Purnell & Co., prem. ms, on
Court House and Jail $243.75.
Eugene Pusey, road work, District
2, $4260.
George Richardson, road work, Dis
trict 2, $3.50. 800
Clarence Hall, mdse., $4.88.
Board adjourned to meet again Mo-
: 1ember Is, 1921.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
The PiLchard Case
Removed To Dorchester

The case of Mr.. John Pilchard for
the alleged killing of Stephen H.
Long, colored, which was called for
trial in the Circuit Court for this
county on Tuesday morning last, was
removed to the Dorchester county
court and will come up at the coming
session in that county. The case
which had attracted widespread at
tention. caused number of our coun-
ty people, both white and colored to
assemble in Snow Hill on Tuesday in
the expectation of hearing the evil
dence. OF course the change of We
nue. was a disappointment to many
end they will experience much more
difficulty in getting to the Dorchester
court.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
new POCOMOKE
BRIDGE OPENED
TO THE PUBLIC
Long Desired Improvement
Now A Reality.
GOV. RITCHIE MAKES
ADDRESS AT OPENING

All the way from the Maryland
Virginia line in Worcester county to
the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES line in
the mountains of Western MARYLAND
On concrete or macadam road is what
the people Of this good State can now
boast of. This was made possible bv
the opening of the new steel and con-
crete bridge across the Pocomoke riv-
er at this place yesterday. And the
opening of this bridge celebrated an
enterprise to which not only the peo-
pie of the State, but the people of
this community had looked forward to
with pride for many years. The
question of the bridge project was
started several years ago and our
people kept constantly at it until
about two years ago it began to look
as though it would be an assured
fact. Business men, professional
men and politicians got busy and ev-
cry string was pulled in order that
the structure might grace the black
waters of the Pocomoke. Their COM
Eined efforts were successful and the
celebration yesterday marked not only
the completion of the bridge but the
opening of it to the use of the public.
The fact that the bridge was to be
opened had been thoroughly advertis-
ed by our Board of Trade and as
result of this advertising propaganda
thousands of persons made their way
to our town to witness the event
which means so much to the public at
large Not only were the people of
our own state present in large num-
bers, but our sister state of Virginia
was largely represented as well. All
people were deeply interested in the
Continued on Page 10
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29

The Peoples Party are still at
their abuse. They are saying all man.
ncr of evil against the democrats.
But then that is not argument and
III" people are not listening to it so
ruch as in the past.
The report started that Senator
harrison has been working against
the interests of the FISHERMAN in Sim
FuHent Bay is as base falsehood as
was ever started. Any man who knows
anything about it knows that just
the opposite is true OF him. He has
always defended the interests of the
Cy sherman of that section. Read on
our second page what Senator Legg
las to say about it. or go to Anna
IClis and ask someone who knows.
Don't listen to the Peoples Party
folks in Worcester. They simply
START such reports as election pro-
raganda.
How about that big Democratic
meeting that was held in Stockton on
Wednesday night last. If all the peo-
re vote for Senator Harrison that
promised him so that night he will
come away from Stockton with q
good majority, and we do not say
this in any ill feeling to our old
friend Tom Wharton. Toms alright
fellows, but he's on the wrong side;
this is a democratic year you know.
Last year was republican year;
Tom should have run then.
Every Democrat, man or woman,
should make it point to go to the
polls and vote fer the Democratic
candidates this year. 1t is important
that the coming Senate and Mary
lind and the House of Delegates be
democraticN this year in order to up
lold Governor Ritchie's reorganiza-
ton plans. If you send Tom Whar-
ton to the Senate and Mr.. E. James
Tull, Laurence Hastings and Nutter
). Wimbrow to the House of Dele
gates, they will all vote in opposi-
ton to the plans that Governor Rit-
chic has planned to reorganize the
State Departments and thus reduce
the running expenses of the State
II ore than 100000 and thus materi-
ally reduce our tax rate. Vote the
straight Democratic ticket.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
Tempest Dramatic Co.,
At Empire Next Week

The J. l.. Tempest dramatic COM
any will be the attraction at the En-
lire Theatre every night next week
This company, having played here be-
fore, is known to many Pocomoke
people.
The plays to be presented are "The
i ankee Hustler" "For Mothers
Sake" "The Black Flag" "Zaulma,
The Dollar Power" and "When Reu-
rem Comes to Town"
The play on Monday night, "The
ankee Hustler" will be for the ben
eft of the Pocomoke Baseball Asso-
citation. and will no doubt be largely
attended.
Leon j. Tempest heads the compa,
ny, and many new vaudeville features
vii be on the program.
lie prices are 40 and SIS cents fol
.,du1ts and rs cents for children which
Includes war tax.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
THINKS OUTLOOK IS
BRIGHT FOR DEMOCRATS
Noted Political Writer Tells Of En-
couraging Reports That Are
Coming In Daily.

The campaign is progressing here
in Baltimore in manner thoroughly
satisfactory to the democrats, and in
dications are not lacking which poi 4:
10 decided victory in all four of tie
legislative districts. Even the 18th
district, which has been the one
strong hold of the republicans, is sai,'
tc show many signs of victory f1r
the white mans ticket. owing to the
disgust of very large number of the
republicans themselves at the nomina-
ton of two colored men by their par
ty, as candidates for the House "
Delegates.
Reports from tho Counties in all
parts of the State, are of an encoul-
aging character. In several of the
Counties, republican candidates arc
openly working for themselves re-
pardess of their obligations to the
oner men on their ticket. All sorts
of trading propositions are reported
around, and there is no doubt as @
the fact that in many of the counties
the republicans are ready and anxious;
to exchange votes and for Senators
end Delegates for votes for Clerk Ct
the Court, Register Of Wills and other
long term offices, to which are at
tached considerable salaries. AS ore
republican said short time ago: at
would be a misfortune to elect re
publican House. 1t would not only b1
of no use to our party, but would
cause us all sorts of trouble without
any returning compensation. We
could do nothing. The democrats have
the Governor and are certain to have
majority in the Senate, as they al
ready have ten hold over Senators
and therefore need only four more to
give them control of that body, AMI
the chances are that they will elect
six more, and possibly seven or eight.
"With the House on our hands, c
would have a great amount of trou' :
lie. For the few places to give out in
the way of patronage, we would haze
an army of applicants, and make a
host of enemies.
Our fight will come next year,when
we hope to elect United States Sen
Continued on Page 2
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
Miss ELderdice Lectures
To A Large Audience

The lecture given by Miss Dorothy
Elderdice Friday evening, and held in
the lecture room of the Methodist
Protestant Church was thoroughly
enjoyed by all who were fortunate
enough to hear it. Miss Eldcrdice is
a speaker of rare charm and holds
her audience not only with her theme
but with her earnestness and person
atty. The music rendered by Sails
bury and Pocomoke talent was also a
feature of the evening.