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The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-12
FUNDS ARE EPRO-RATED
 AMONG STATES

Alaska will receive this year $16,- 010.19 from the sales of timber on forest lands for roads and trails and schools. Of this sum, $11,43585 will be remitted direct to the Territorial government by the Federal Service for building trails within the National Forests in Alaska.
 A bulletin just issued by the Depart ment of Agriculture shows the total funds going to the States from timber sales, etc. and the method of allot- ment. It follows:
 The governors of twenty-eight states have just been notified that 25 per cent of the $3,421,53 received from timber sales, grazing permits and other sources of national forest revenue for the past fiscal year will be distributed by the Forest Service, U. s. Depart ment of Agriculture. These moneys are returned to states in which na- tional forests are located for expendi- ture upon schools and roads.
 An additional 10 per cent of the total receipts is transferred to the Forest Service for the construction of roads and trails within the forests, and this sum for the present year amounts to $33S,576.
 TOTAL EXCEEDS $1,ooo,ooo
 The total, which aggregates over S1 ,OOO 00O, will be prorated among the twenty eight states in proportion to the receipts from the national forests within their borders. Since the es- tablishing of the national forests the sums returned to these states have steadily increased, and today amount to almost $14,00O,000, which has been directly contributed to the develop ment of the states by the national for ests within their borders.
 California, where federal timber lands returned to the government $628,765 during the past year, leads the list and will receive $157,191 for the school and road funds and $62,S76 for national forest roads and trails. Oregon is second, while Idaho, Arizona and Colorado follow in the order named.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-12
REPORT ALASKA FOREST BUREAU TO BE CHANGED

Reports in circulation a week ago in Washington and reported in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer by a Uni sersal Service dispatch, that the forest " service of Alaska is to be placed under the Interior Department, have not been confirmed officially in the Territory as yet c. H. Flory, district foreser for Alaska, who went south last week on the steamship Princess Royal, said that he had not been of sficially advised of reported agree. ment between the departments.
 Governor Scott C. Bone also is said to have no official confirmation of the report as to the transfer but is in clined to believe it may be correct "Of course," he said, "an agreement between the two departments would not be equivalent to actual transfer No transfer can be made until Con, gross acts but such an agreement would be a vital step in reorganiza- tion'
 ? The report of the transfer agree ment, as it appeared in the Seattle paper was as follows:
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 29-(By Uni versal Service) ).-Secretary of the In terior Fall and Secretary of Agricult- ure Wallace have settled their con, troversy over the plan of govern mental reorganization.
 Under that plan, now in the hands of President Harding, the entire ad- ministration of Alaska and the bureau forestry will pass to the Interior De- partment.
 The decision to concentrate all such A functions in the Department of In terior results from conference be- tween President Harding and Gov. Scott c. Bone. Governor Bone in formed the president that the present chaotic system of government has re- pelled the legitimate employment of capital and retarded Alaska's growth and population and that an immediate change of system was Imperative"
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-12

F'riend-What is your baby going to be when he grows up? \ Financier A blackmailer, I'm afraid. We have to give him some thing every little while to keep him quiet.-Boston Transcript.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-12

A young athlete named McMurdle Stubbed his toe on a hurdle Did he fall on his face? No the only disgrace Was the fact that our hero turned turtle.
 Virginia Reel.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-12

First Golfer-Say, isn't this caddy rather young?
 Second Golfer-That's all right, old man. He's deaf.-Georgia Cracker.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-02-18
A Statement From Saml M. Crockett

understand that home have circulated
the report that have stated that the druggists of Pocomok City
asking for repeal of the local law which prohibits the filling
of prescriptions for spurious liquors wish
this statement emphaicay and
finish did state that the county had asked for such
and that of the druggists would oppose
action.
In this connection wish state that Section of the enforce
ment act that representative, asked
es that physicians have the right medicinal
only and druggists the right fill such prescriptions And
still the dry forces willing for this provision of the BE-
enforced will the removal of local law which
hbs the carrying of the provisions of the they
ing and expecting support ask in all fairness this fair
proposition? No man, think will that is
refusing support this which gives right
for medicinal ony doctors prescription these
people the principles the enforcement they
less guilty of violating its provisions than the who
engaged boot Logging otherwise obeyng the other sections
the act
Annapolis, Nd. Feb 49, 1922 SAML M. CROCKETT.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-02-18
COMMISSIONERS HAVE
BUSY SESSION TUESDAY
County Board Meets And After
Transacting Routine Business,
Order Many Bills Paid.

The regular meeting of the county
commissioners for Worcester was
held in the commissioners room at
the Court House, Snow Hill, last
Tuesday. After the reading of the
minutes of the last meeting, the trea-
surer, Mr.. H. B. Pilchard, was order
ed to pay the following bills:
S. T. Pusey, Ia cords wood, $70.0G
Handy B. Truitt, road work, Dis
trict 6, $1,000.
E. S. Carmean, bridge lumber and
work, $500.
Walter S. Shockley, mules and man.
District 6, $2.75.
w. 0. Dickerson, road work, Dis
trict 6, $3.50.
W. 0. Dickerson road work, River
Road, Dist. 2, $4,000.
DR.. Frederick Wilson, examining
insane patients, $1,000.
c.. c. Redden, road work, sand for
road, SLABS.
C. w. Timmons, road work, Dist
9-5, $26.41.
E. R. Kelley, road work, District
George E. Godfrey, road work
$1725.
E. w. Lambertson, road work, Dis
trict /, $3.50.
C. E. Tindall. road work, District
4, $10.17.
Russell Cdr. Mfg. Co, Bond Machine
boxes, $3.50,
VIM. o. Shockley, conveying pris.
oners to House Of Cor, $500.
w. o. Shockley, conveying Insane
Patient to Crownville, $49.70.
Corddry Co., Mdse., $2.40.
Lucas Bros, Mdse., $3.55.
Harlan Payne, Mdse for Pauper
$9.91.
Scarboro and Townsend, nails anc
merchandise, $1.50.
Merrill Walters, PremiuIps on in
surance, $500.
C. C. Redden, road work, $3.50.
Mrs. w. S. Schoolfield, for Paupers
coffin, $1,000.
C. w. Jones, road work, $49.82.
SamI. Burbage, ashes and hauling
District No. 2, $14.75.
P. X. Sturgis, Jail account, $61.00
r. H. Davis, road work and ditch
ing, $500.
William. L. Holloway, registrar
$22.OO.
A resolution was passed by tE'
board for Mr.. r. N. Stagg to have
| the electric wiring looked after ant
meters put in the Court House an'
Jail.
The Board adjourned to meet again
Tuesday, February 28, 1922.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-02-18
J. H. FLETCHER
ANSWERS ROLL CALL
Well Known Accomac Jurist Died
On Monday Last. Had Seen
Long Service On Bench.

The announcement of the death OF
Judge James H. Fletcher, of Accomac
C. H., which occurred on Monday last
was received with much regret in this
city as it was in his native county OF
Accomac. Judge Fletcher was mot
only one of the best known men of
his county but he was one that was
generally beloved. For a number OF
years he had been on the bench, serv-
ing both as county and circuit
Judge. He was we'll versed in the law
and criminals of all classes feared tre
justice of his decisions and sentences
His long and useful service to h S
State and county made him friends by
the thousands and they all mourn 1T
his passing.
Judge Fletcher was of one of the
most prominent and influential fami
lies of the State in which he lived, a
family which for generations has fis =
ured prominently in the affairs of the
Old Dominion State. Reared not far
from the Virginia-Maryland line, he
was we'll known to many of our peo-
pie. For years he frequently visited
our town and mingled with our peo-
pie. Genial in disposition, pleasing at
all times, he made a long list OF
friends here ard with the good people
of his own state the citizens of our
town were deeply grieved at the AM
nouncement of his death, He was a
cousin of Mr.. Edwin S. Hargis of this
city.
The funeral occurred at Accomac
C. H., on Tuesday afternoon. A num-
ber of Pocomoke City people were
present attesting their appreciation
of the deceased jurist.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-02-18

The city by the Severn has been
the scene of much activity this week.
Not only was this true with this lew
makers but with the public as we'll.
Thousands of persons from the city
end counties have been at the capitol
looking after various matters that
are to come up for action. Then, too,
number of important hearings be-
fore the committees have taken place
and some of them attracted large
crowds. Notably among these were
the hearing given by the Senate Com
mittee on Judiciary to those favoring
the repeal of the full-crew law; that
given by the House Judiciary Com
mittee to those favoring the race
tracks and that given by the Temper
ance Committee of the House to the
"Wets" or those opposed to the dry
enforcement measure. While al. OF
these hearings were largely attended,
the last named, that of the "Wets,"
seemed to attract the most attention.
1t was by far one of the largest
crowds that has been seen at Annap-
oils at hearing during the sesior
and by many IL is claimed to have
been one of the largest that was ever
seen in the State House. 1t was not
only noted for it's numbers but for its
quality as well, for it was really a
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-02-18
DETERMINE TO MAKE
1922 FAIR THE BEST
Pocomoke Fair Association Holds
Annual Stockholders Meeting
And Reflects Old Officers.

The annual stockholders meeting
Of the Pocomoke Fair Association
was held in the office of Mr.. r. V
Gladding, president, a few days ago
The officers and board of directors
were reelected for the ensuing yeal
and a general discussion took place il
regard to the 1922 meeting, which the
officials are determined to make the
most successful in the entire history
of the association.
Mr.. James NJ. Crockett, secretary
and treasurer, reported the finances
Of the association in unusually good
shape as result of the successful
meeting of last year.
1t is expected running races will
be added to each days program, in
addition to several other special fea
lures. The association promises the
best midway this year on record, as
it has already contracted for the ap-
pearance Of Brown & Dyer's worl
famed carnival, travelling in their
own train of 80 cars. with feature at
fractions of every description.
The officers for the coming yea,
are as follews: Ray V. Gladdins
president; Maurice W.. Coston, vice
president; James M. Crockett, secre-
tary and treasurer.
The old board of directors was r.
elected, the members thereof being
E. H. Taylor, Stocktin; D. C. Arm
strong, Wilmington; John D. John
son, Parksley; F. E. Hudson, William
S. Bowen, Charles l.. Mason, DR.. r
Lee Hall, Maurice W. Coston, K. v
Gladding, Calvin f. Townsend and
James M. Crockett, all of Pocomoke
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-02-18
DEL -VIA-PEN FAIR
MANAGERS HOLD MEET
Pocomoke Fair Dates August IS To
1S,-James M. Crockett Re-
Elected President Of Circuit.

The annual meeting of the Del-Mar.
Via-Pen Fair Circuit, comprising as
sociations of Delaware, Maryland,
Virginia and Pennsylvania, met in
Salisbury on Tuesday afternoon anil
transacted much important business.
James M. Crockett, of Pocomoke,
was reelected president, and d. /.
Ward, of Salisbury, secretary AMI
treasurer.
Every fair in the circuit was rep
resented at the meeting and there
were also present quite number of
representatives of carnival COMP
is and entertainment promoters.
Prior to the meeting the members
and guests of the association were
entertained at luncheon in the Y. M.
C. A., building by the Wicomico Fair
Association.
Harness races will be on the prp.
gram as usual on each day of the var
ius fairs, and each association voted
W give Oilly pow pdioCoj q eiASS Pea
cent entrance fee to be added to pu.se
and no deduction from money viii
ners.
Rule 18, of the National Trotting
Association which declares that all
entries must be in by p. M, on day
previous to race, or they will not be
eligible to start, was also the subject
of much discussion, and each reurc-
sentative said that this rule would be
rigidly enforced at their respective
fairs.
The dates of the 1922 meetings o.
the several associations in the circuit
are as follows:
Harrington, Del.-July 25 to 20.
Cambridge, Md.-Aug. to A.
Tasley, Va.-Aug 8 to II.
Pocomoke City, Md.-Aug. Is to IL
Salisbury, Md.--Aug % to rs.
West Chester Pa.-Aug. 20 TO
Sept. I.
! Wilmington, Del.-Sept. 8 to 8.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-02-18
A new SCHEDULE FOR
NORFOLK DIVISION
New Arrangement Of Trains Effect
i've Feb. 26.-New Train Is
Added To Service.

The Norfolk Division of the Penn
sylvania Railroad at 2 A. NJ, on Feb
ruary 26, will issue new time table
in which additional train service will.
be furnished the patrons of the road
The subject has been the topic of
much conversation in our town for the
past week and it is agreed that many
fthe changes are good ones. The in
formation we have is from unofficial
sources but we pass it along to our
readers as We have gotten it, bel:ev-
ing that it is substantially correct.
Train No. 400, which is a new
train, will leave Cape Charles at III
A. NJ, her time at Pocomoke being
9.15, making all local stops.
Train No. 482, north, will remain
as at present, leaving Pocomoke at
1857 P. M.
Train No. 462, north, will remain as
at present, leaving Pocomoke at 2.25
P. M.
Train No. 4S0, north, leaving POGO
moke at 7.OS P. NJ, will be with
drawn. This is an important chang:
and should be noted.
Train No. 470 will leave Norfolk al
P. NJ, leaving Cape Charles at Tie
and Pocomoke about $50 P. M. Thi:
is also an important change anc
should have special attention.
Train No. 450, north, leaving POGO.
moke at 100 A. NJ, will run on pres
ent schedule, making Pocomoke as g
regular stop with sleepers for New
York and Philadelphia.
Train No. 458, north, will remain
as at present leaving Pocomoke al
$50 A. M.
Train No. 463, south, at 8.26 P. NJ.
will arrive at Pocomoke as before but
will arrive at Cape Charles at 1925
instead of 10.45 and will make all 10
cal stops.
There is no change in the schedule
of Train No. .449, south, which is tht
New York Sleeper arriving at POGO
moke at $40 A. NJ, or of Train No
447, south, arriving at Pocomoke a
Ala A. NJ; or in Train No. 455, south
which arrives at Pocomoke at 2.2o il
the afternoon, or in Train No. 451
south due at Pocomoke at 1928 P. M
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-02-18
THE LEGISLATURE AS
SEEN BY THE EDITOR

company of representative business
men from baltimore city ana not
those that are generally seen in what
is termed the "wet" movement.
While it is fact that many of che
most important bills have not yet
been reported out by the committees
is in nevertheless a fact that the leg.
islative mill has been grinding along
at good speed all the week and many
of the local measures have been act
ed upon by botn houses. Speaker Lee
of the House announces at almost ev-
cry session that the 'House files are
clear" which proves that the work is
being pushed through as speedily us
possible. Of course many bills are
still in the committees. This is true
of most of the Administration meas
ures. But the committees are work
ing overtime and are endeavoring to
forge ahead as speedily as possible.
There are quite a number of the Ad-
minlstration bills; they are important
in character and it takes time tc
properly pass upon them. 1t is pos
sible that some of them may peep GU.
the latter part of this week, and it is
certain that some of them will know
their fate before the closing hours o1
next week.
Continued ON Page 8.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-02-18
0RATORICAL CONTEST
HELD NEXT THURSDAY
Annual Event OF Pocomoke High
School Will Be Staged In The
Empire Theatre.

The Pocomoke High School speak
ing contest next Thursday at the En-
pire Theatre gives every promise O:
being worthy of the tradition whic,,
1t seeks to carry on. Some attractive
musical features are being prepared
which will add variety to the pro-
gram.
Only the fourth year students are
eligible to this contest. The clever.
seniors are as follews: Emily Stew
enson, Olga Wulff, Sydney Tull, Mar
garet Chesser, Esther Mcdowell,
John Lang, James Ennis, Walter A..
kinson, Lawrence Vessels, William
Veasey, and William Evans. The con-
testants are being coached by Mr.. c
Harold King of the English Depart
ment.
The contestants have been work
ing hard and are anticipating a full
attendance of patrons and friends.
The High School has always been fav-
ored with keen interest of the town
in its's athletics and other activities
This program, musical and orator.
cal should be no exception. In the be-
half that the citizens of the town arc
anxious to support the contest, tn,
theatre has been secured for the ev-
ent next Thursday, February 23. A
charge Of thirty-five cents will Lt
made.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-02-18
SEVERAL PLEASANT
VALENTINE AFFAIRS
Many Social Events Given By Young
And Old OF POcomoke During
The Past Week.
Mrs. James F. Dryden Entertains

Mrs. James F. Dryden Entertains
Mrs. James Dryden was hostess at
very enjoyable card party given at
her home Friday evening of last
week. The members of the Friday
evening bridge club and about four
teen invited guests were present.
The tally's were suggestive of St.
Valentines Day and each guest was
presented with a dainty valentine
containing an appropriate verse. The
first prize consisting of a dozen large
red carnations was presented to Mrs.
A. H. Stevens while the consolation
prize was awarded Miss Nettie f.
Barnes.
Bridge Club Entertained
Tuesday evening of this week the
members of the Junior bridge club
were very pleasantly entertained by
Mrs. William Sidney Stevens at the
home of her mother, Mrs. E. A. Red
den on Walnut street. Valentine cards
were used as tally's and dainty val
entine was presented each guest. The
club prize, handsome hand en-
broidered card table cover was won
by Miss Alma Blaine.
Mrs. J. E. Powell Entertains
Mrs. j. Edward Powell entertained
the afternoon card club and a few of
her friends Tuesday afternoon at her
home on Walnut street.
Junior Aid Gives Valentine Party
A most enjoyable Valentine socia.
was given by the Junior Aid of the
Baptist Church Tuesday evening,
Feb. 18th at the home of Mrs. G. F..
Powell on Laurel street. Each mem
ber of the Aid was allowed to invite
one other. A feature of the evening
was the vocal and instrumental musi.
rendered by home talent. Games and
enlivening contests were indulged ia
and thoroughly enjoyed by the youna
folks and the older folks as well.
Rev. G. N. Gardner gave very inter-
esting talk after which refreshments
consisting Of hot chocolate and wal
ers were served bringing to very
delightful conclusion the festivities o.
the evening.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-02-18
FORMER POCOMOKIAN
DIES In CALIFORNIA
End Comes To Mr.. Robert Boston
Jones AT His Home In Santa
Clara, January "a.

Mr.. Robert Boston Jones, aged 81
formerly of Pocomoke City, departed
this life, Tuesday evening January
Oath, at his home in Santa Clara
Calf.
Mr.. Jones was a son of the late
William H., and Mary Boston Jones,
who resided on the home farm about
z miles from Pocomoke City. He and
his father and three brothers went to
Atlantic, Iowa, about 40 years ago.
He married Miss Kate Coughlin of
Atlantic. In 1898 they moved to
Santa Clara, where they have resid-
ed ever since.
A Santa Clara paper writes of Mr..
Jones as follows:
"He had been municipal collector
for the town of Santa Clara for the
past 6 years, and no man ever gave
the town more efficient or faithful
service. Honorable, upright, honest
and true as steel, his work was never
questioned. To him there was no
class distinction; he treated all in
that kind, courteous manner that al
ways creates friendship. His was an
exceptional character. Quiet and un-
assuming, he always had a pleasant
word in passing and encouragement
to those in distress. In his passing
the community has suffered an ire
parable loss, and the town tried and
Continued on Page 2
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-02-18
Victor Keene To Train
With Cubs This Spring

Victor o. Keene, of Philadelphia.
pitcher on the University of Maryland
nine for three years, is soon to leave
the university to join the Chicago
Cubs for spring training, it was al
nounced Saturday. Kecne was signed
by the Cubs last fall after he had won
SO straight games against semi-pio
clubs around Philadelphia, and it is
stated that the Cubs manager was
impressed with the Black and Go !
flash in a preliminary try-out.
Keen is well-known in Pocomok ,
having pitched for the Snow HI
High School nine against the P. H. S.
nine for two seasons.