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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-10-14
COMMISSIONERS MEET
TWO DAYS THIS WEEK
Worcester Board Held Extra Ses-
sion On Wednesday. Routine
Business Transacted

The regular meeting of the board
CT county commissioners for Worces-
ter was held last Tuesday in Snow
Bill. Owing to an unusual amount of
work an extra session was called for
Wednesday. The following members
were present at each session: r. N.
Stagg, j. L. Davidson, w. B. S. Pow
Ct and DR.. John Dickerson. The fol.
lowing bills of the county were order
ed to be paid by the treasurer:
James w. Bradford, road work,
$14.64.
VIM. M. Sirmon, road work, $4,000.
J. w. Tiff, blacksmith work, $3.50.
benton Hamblin, road work, S31 30.
Willard P. Evans, Tractor work,
W. B. Duncan, bridge lumber,
$14.70.
w; b. Duncan, road work. $8O.37.
Elisha Hastings, road work, $54.47.
Eugene Pusey, road work, $35.25.
VIM. F. Latchum, road work
$111,A0
w. o. Dickerson, bridge work at
Porters, $44.37.
W. J. Clarke, road work, $500
Z. II. Powell, road work, $500.
l: b. Holstein, hauling thing. $500
Welton Gordy, bridge work at Por-
tiers, 1925.
Newell Stagg, Jr., bridge work a.
Porters, $500.
United Paper Co., mdse. for Court
House, $1,000.
Royal Mgr. Co., mdse. for Cour;
House and Jail, $1,000.
j. b. Courtney, work in Cour:
House, $50.
II. 5. Dennis. road work, $17.5O.
W. b. Birmingham, road work, S4.5l
II. W. Lambertson, road work
$74.25.
Gilbert Fooks, road work, $24.62.
Hosea Marshall, work at Porter>
bridge, $500.
Jos; NJ. Timmons, road work
$41.50.
Z. l.. Coffin, road work, $9.75.
Matthews & Landlord, mdse. fol
McMasters Ferry, $2.85.
W. w. Wonnell, road work, $3.50.
Mayor and City Council of S. H.
water rent for Court House and Jail
$4,000.
Snow Hill Hardware Co., mdse.
$500.
Lucas Bros, mdse., $14.5O.
Walter p. Whaley, bridge lumber
$7O.92.
d. w. Birmingham, bringing pris
oners to Jail, $500.
Election Supervisors, Registration
books, $117.50.
S. T. Pruitt, road work, $4250.
Elisha Long, Jr., road work, $58.36
w. l.. Birch, road work, $1,000.
Fimmons Bros, gas and oil, $41.55
Timmons Bros, gas and oil for new
Assessment, $14.00
DR.. John Dickerson, services at in
quest of Ed. Manuel $500.
Geo. I. Bishop, road work, $4,000.
Guy Corbin. using road machine
$500.
7. F. Corbin, road work, $3.50.
N. J. Pusey, bridge lumber, $3.50
r. H. Davis, bal. on old bill, $3.50
w. o. Shockley, conveying boy to
House of Refuge, $4,000.
Paid to A. c. Humphreys School
Supt. on Sept. 26, 1922, $30,000.00
Omitted last meeting.
The board adjourned to meet again
Tuesday October oath.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-10-14
Hargis Store Notes
POCOMOKE

Just received a large Shipment of
three piece over-stuffed library suites.
AS low as $4,000, as much as $4,000
and all prices in between.
Bedroom suites in walnut, mahog
any and oak, Queen Anne and Louis
XVI period are well represented.
Large Vanity Dressing Tables will
immense mirrors. Price for a four
piece walnut suite as low as $4,000.
Separate pieces sold if desired.
Dining room suites in walnut, in all
the different periods. One suite in
Italian Renaissance has attracted
much attention, also suites, separate
bullets and tables in oak. Complete
four piece suites $4,000 and up.
The new fall rugs are arriving dai-
ly, Administer, velvet, brussels, fibre
wool and fibre. fattania, as low as
$500 and up to $4,000.
All our furniture is entirely new
and bougt on todays market, which
is lower than we have had for many
years. Every piece has been carefully
selected, and is made by a reliable
factory. The Hargis guarantee Of
quality, and to be exactly as repre-
sented goes with every piece. All the
above mentioned furniture and much
other is now in our display room. II
will afford US pleasure to show it tt
you.
T. F. HARGIS, POCOMOKE.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-10-14
New Member Appointed
On Board OF Education

An important news item that was
unintentionally left out of the "Wor-
cester Democrat" last week was that
noting the appointment by Governor
Richie of Mr.. Franklin Upshur of
Berlin, as a member of the Worcester
County Board of Education. Mr.. Up
shur succeeds Mr.. John HUMPHREYS
who moved to Wicomico county last
year.
Mr.. Upshur is a lawyer and the on
ly son of Col. George M. Upshur, with
whom he is associated in the practice
of his profession. He is a graduate of
Princeton University and of the Mary
land Law School. He served as as
sistant States Attorney of Baltimore
nuder the late States Attorney Nc
Lane.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-10-14
Entertains Junior Aid
Society At Height Society

Miss Flossie Ellis entertained the
Junior Aid Society of the Baptist
Church and number of her friends
a. a height social at her home on Lau-
rel street Wednesday evening. Sew
e,al forms of amusement were indulg-
Ell ind and pleasant evening was
spent by all. After the serving of re +.
freshments the guests departed for
their homes. Over $50 in cash was
raised for the work of the society.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-10-14
NEGRO ASSAULTS
DORCHESTER GIRL
Captured After All-Night Hunt
Carried To Baltimore To
Avoid Lynching.

After an all-night search, in which
q number of armed citizens from Fed
eralsburg and that neighborhood took
part, Edward Banks, a negro II years
cid, who assaulted IL year-year-old
white girl Tuesday was arrested We'd
nesday morning. He admitted that he
had attacked the girl, struck her with
his fist and assaulted her. The negro,
was taken to Cambridge Jail and later
removed to Baltimore city Jail, as
feeling was very bitter against him,
and there was much talk of lynch
ing party.
Tuesday afternoon the girl Edna
Willin, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Win
field Willin, was returning from
school in Dorchester county, the negro
met her on the road, seized her and
dragged her to a barn Inside the
building he knocked her down with his
fist and assaulted her. She then ran
out, crying, and ne pursued her,
threatening to kill her if she told what
had happened.
The child ran home and told her
parents what had occurred. A hunt
was started Immediately. Men from
fredericksburg and other parts of Caro-
line county joined the Dorchester of
ficers in the search, which lasted all
night.
The negro was finally caught We'd
i nesday morning and placed under ar
rest by John w. Vaughn, county con-
stable. The officer did not wait to
spread the news of the capture, but
placed his prisoner in an automobile
and rushed him through fredericksburg
to Hurlock. Arrived there, he sum-
moned witnesses for a hearing be-
fore Robert L. Hastings, a justice of
the peace.
The girl was taken into the room
and identified Banks. She told the
story of the attack, while Banks list
ened. After she had finished he said
her story was true, that he had knock
ed her down and had assaulted her.
He was held for the grand jury, and
carried to Cambridge.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-10-14
Old Rehoboth Church To
Haze Revival Meetings

The Rev. G. N. Gilmer, D. D., L. l..
D., of Draper, Va, will conduct SER
les of revival meetings at the Old
Rehoboth Presbyterian Church begin
ming Sunday evening, October %.
1t will be remembered that DIR. Gil
mer was in charge of the revival
meetings held at this church year
ago, which proved the best the church
ever experienced. If you have heard
DR.. Gilmer you will want to hear him
again. If you haven't heard him,
come and you will surely be greatly
benefited.
H. F. BISCHOFF, Pastor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-10-14
Many Voters Register.

Tuesday was the last registration
day of this year and quite number
of voters were added to the lists,
the number of democrats being in the
majority. The registration officers
will sit again next Tuesday but foi
the purpose of revision only, that is
striking the names of deceased voters
from the lists and also those who have
moved to other sections. No new
names will be added on this day.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-10-14
DR.. 1. T. Coston
Reaches Goth Birthday

DIR. l. 7. Coston reached his nine
tieth year of age Tuesday of this
week. Hale and hearty, with erect
carriage and in excellent health DR..
Coston shows none of the infrmities
of age. In fact, judging from his
general appearance one would not
take him to be over seventy. He is
to be congratulated upon reaching
this grand old age, mentally and
physically sound, and enjoying the
best of health.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-10-14

WANTED: Men and Women to sell
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-10-14
Crockett & Crockett, Attys-at-Law.
PUBLIC SALE
OF A VALUABLE
Newspaper
AND
Job Printing Outfit
and Business
IN POCOMoKE CITY.

As Administrators of the goods and
chattels of Samuel M. Crockett, late
of Worcester County, Maryland, de-
ceased, and by virtue of an Order OF
the Orphans Court of Worcester
County, the undersigned will sell at
public auction at the Newspaper and
Printing Office or Shop lately con-
Quoted by said Samuel NJ. Crockett, at
the West corner of Clarke Avenue and
Maple Street, Pocomoke City, Wor-
cester County, Maryland, on
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1S, 1922
at three o'clock p. m. all the Printing
Presses, Motor, Pulleys, Shafting
Linotype, Type, Type Metal, Cases
Cabinets, Tables, Imposing Stones
Chases, Leads Rules, Quads, Orna
ments, Borders, and all other ma
chinery, tools, and furniture in sale
Office or Shop contained and compris-
ing the entire plant and outfit of The
Worcester Democrat and Ledger-En
terprise Ga weekly newspaper now be
ing published at Pocomoke City, ant
the Job Printing business conducted
in connection Herewith, together will
the Subscription Lists of the sale
Newspaper.
This sale affords an unusual oppor
tunity of buying an established ant
growing business. Prospective pur
chasers who wish further information
should apply to Crockett & Crockett
Attorneys-at-Law, Pocomoke City
Maryland.
Terms of Sale:-Cash.
WILLIE L. CROCKETT,
Administrators of Samuel M. Crockett
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
Japan and China Make
 Further Agreements on the Shantung Matter
By Associated Press

Washington, January 12.-Direct- ing their efforts to settlement of minor phases of the Shantung dis pute while awaiting word from To- lio and Picking regarding compro- mise proposals submitted by Arthur J. Balfour and Secretary Hughes for a solution of the controversy over control of the Tsingtao-Tsinanfu railway in the Kiachow leasehold, the Chinese and Japanese delegates today agreed to the disposition of concessions for extension of the road.
 The two groups, however, failed to reach an agreement concerning the opening of the port of Tsingtao to the commerce of the world on equal terms. Another attempt will be made tomorrow, 1t was announced.
 The Chinese proposed that Tsingtao be a ''self-opened" port, as distin- guished from a treaty opened port. To this the Japanese tentatively agreed but desired more time to consider terms under which the port should be opened and administered by China. No great difficulty is looked for in arriving at solution of this question, however, but the many details involved in it, 1t is said, will consume good deal of time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
J. 5. POLICY ON THE ECONOMIC FARLEY NOT YET DECIDED
Resignation of Briand May Cause Further Delay in Determining the Admin
 istration'S Attitude
By Associated Press

Washington, January 12.-Determi- nation of the administrations atti- tude toward participation in the inter national economical conference called to meet at Genoa In March may be delayed as a result of the resignation of Premier Brfand of France, 1t was indicated today in high official cir :. cles. It is the intention of the ad- ministration to avoid haste in decid- ing its course in connection with the economic conference, according to high officials. and 1t is believed that the change in the French ministry would be another factor to be- con- governments attitude will be req ched.
 So far the United States has not agreed to participate in the Genoa conference, it was said at the state department today In response to in- quiries arising from the statement by M Briand in the chamber of depu- ties at Paris that the American gov ernment had agreed to take part in that meeting.
 The administration. however. Is un- derstood to consider the resolutions adopted by the allied supreme council in calling the conference as couched in the terms of an invitation to the United States to participate and to be without division of opinion on it's attitude toward the present situation.
 Until the scope of the contemplated conference discussion are known the Unit6d states also scarcely will be able to determine the advisability of taking part in the proceedings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
S|NN FEN WILL
 REORGANIZATION
 ID DECIDE POLICY
Devalera Predicts Split in Organization Over the Irish Treaty = Delegates to <
 Gather February '
By Associated Press

Dublin, January 12.-The kings oclamation of amnesty, announce I. snt of the departure of the auxil- isries and the resolution of the Sim lein executive council to summon an extraordinary convention for Febru- y ', to decide upon the future of iae organization and policy after Lamon DeValera, had predicted a split in the organization, where the chief developments in the Irish situa- ton today.
 Behind the Dail Eireann stands the Sim Fein organization of nearly l..cC clubs from every district in -eian6. It is responsible for the stecess of the parliamentary and Dten. o-C,tions and is res 'C.c as tir aath,ntic popular voice D.: ~,i an Feiners. Devalera is still its i'csidcnt nnc all it's machinery ne e- tofore has been directed exclusively tosvar indci endence.
 The morning session of the exscu- tiNe body of the Sim Fen was de- voted to the election of a standing committee which meets in Dublin for al; routine work of organizing. The election did not follow strict party lines but it's membership will be can vsssed throughout the country to rlorrow. to ascertain whether it's in fiuence will be used for or agains the supporters of the treaty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
Arkansas Tornado Results in Death
 of Three Persons
By Associated Press

Pettigrew Ark, January 12.-News reached here today of the death of three persons and the destruction of farm houses and other property worth thousands of dollars in tor nado that struck Fallsville, a remote settlement in Newton county January 4. The scene of the storm is in one of the widest sections of the ozarks. without railroads or telephones. and the courier who brought out news of the tornado reported that many per- sons are in need of assistance
 The dead are William Nichols and his wife and Mrs. John Donahoo, his mother-in-law.
 Miss Estelle Donahoo. 16. a cripple and Edna May Donahoo, :, were se- riously injured.
 Mrs. Donahoo's body was blown 300 yards and parts of the log home were found four miles away. Other houses were destroyed or unroofed and the tornado destroyed a large amount of timber as il tore wide swath through the virgin forest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
FORMER PRESLDssssvT POLNCARE MAY BE NEWHEAD OF TIE FRENCH HGOVERNDlEN7'
Col. Bibb Graues in Race for
 The Gouernorship Of Alabama
Railroad Officials. Appear Before the Commerce Commission
By Associated Press

Washington, January l2.--Two rail- road presidents completed statements today in opposition to railroad rate reductions at the interstate commerce commissions investigation Into the reasonability of transportation rates and also underwent prolonged ques- tloning from commissioners who heard their arguments. Daniel Will lard, Of the Baltimore and Ohio, dur ing a long exchange with Commis- sioner Esch, insisted that lower costs of railroad operation could not be attained by abolition Of passes for railroad employees, private cars for executives, or similar alterations of policy, because their relative im- portance was little.
 s. M. Feiton, president of the Chi cago Great Western. however, in answer to questions from Commits sioner Lewis. said that railroads can not be efficient in the employment of labor until the railroad labor board, which controls them under the trans portation act, allows them to estab- fish rates of pay which correspond with wages paid workers of similar occupations in the communities which the railroads serve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
Army Transport Is Fighting to Reach
 American Shores
By Associated Press

New York. January i2.-Buffetei by mountainous seas, leaking and partially disabled by engine trouble, the army transport Crook tonight doggedly maintained her fight to reach land with her 1000 foreign service veterans. war brides and children. Wireless messages picke ed up at Governors Island reported thc troop ship still several hundred miles at sea, but steaming toward New York at two-knot clip. Up to early this evening, the St. Mihiei, sent out to aid the Crook, had not reported.
 Dispatches from the transport de- clared the morale of all on board was&high, unshaken by last nights orders to man the lifeboats and pre- pare to desert the floundering ves- Sel.
 Women, they said, hung over the rails, laughing and joking with the men, who sang as they made all ready to meet the catastrophe. if it should occur. Many, however. were sea- sick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

GENERAL Defense closes argument In trial of Arthur Burch. Smoot amendment to the Fordney biIf would give Harding broad power. south axnin fights for return of 9SO0, 100000 illegal tax.
 STATE LeEisIatuFc can give more fees. court says.
 Negro prcacher is held for killing at Selma.
 Frank Moody is new president of TuscalOOsa bank. Life and 30 yearsS must be served by Jefferson county convict.
 LOCAL Cold weather drives men and boys to city hall. Referendum petition on dancing under way.
 Realtors pia. for Improvement of city.
 Faneral service. of victim of brutal axe murder. Non-Jews to raise fund for Y. N. HI. A.
 Sulphur by water to acid maker. Of Btrmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
JUNIOR CHAMBER WANT PIER OPENED
Committee Investigating A. dermanic Form of Gov
 ernment Present Data

The Junior Chamber of Commerce at a regular meeting held last night in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce went on, record as being unanimously in favor of the reopen ing of Pershing pier at East Lake next summer for public dancing. Ap- proximately 50 petitions were drawn up calling for a referendum and will be placed this morning in the inn portant down town stores by the members of the Junior Chamber where everyone in favor of the pub lie dancing can sign.
 A committee header by Edgar Bowron. Jr.. and composed of R. H. Shaddlck, Chappelle Cory Jr.. J. K Taylor and Donald B. Wood, was ap- pointed to have charge of the circu- lation of the petitions and to have charge of presentation to the city commission when the proper number of names have been secured.
 A report of the committee which has been investigating uie city gov ernment of over 100 cities of over 100, 900 population was presented by NJ. K. Sterne chairman of the com mittee. MT. Sterne produced several questions which he had written tc the secretary of the chamber of commerce in the different cities and also their answers. This informa tion was turned over to the commit tee which is studying the aldermanie form of city government and which will make its report at the next meet ing.
 Approximately 75 members were ir attendance last night and during tho evening short speeches being made by several prominent Birmingham citizens, among them being Commis' sioner W. l.. Harrison and former Commissioner Arlie Barber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
Ny Fauorite Stories
 By IRWIN S. COBB
An Earnest Cry for Help
By IRWIN s. COB

mean where born-formey abounded they'd call them in larger place one Of our black Abe called short Abe popular with both good mouhed and friendly He had one social snortcon though acquire something fomay of speaking the about peniteniary
 eventually with what the grand jury and the regarded the said consisting of stray lodged the Blue Eagle a to await trial in Sunday following his Incarceration his wife accompanied by pick annnies came pay the first time she had i'm his Grady.
 Dora he said you hired lawyer for Abe yet?
 effen Abe guilty, right I'd git him lawyer pnedy tells me he ain de leas bit guilty So of dat de he
 From down the sawe. floating the voice of Abe thar to git a awyer--an' git a dam good too. a
 1922, by the Central Press Associatiton)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
 DENBY MAY AGAIN HUNT IN VIRGINIA
By Associated Press

Washington, January l2.-Another delicate situation has been cleared away, and Secretary of the Navy Den by will, in consequence, be able to hunt as often as he desires in Vir- ginia At least. so says a letter the secretary received today from M. b. Hart, secretary of the Virginia de- partment of game and inland fish cries.
 Recently MT. Denby was reported as having engaged in a game hunt in Virginia without having a state license, and Mir. Hart wrote him. asking an explanation. In the ensu- ing exchange of notes the navy sec retary showed that he had had the required certificate, and MT. Harts reply today said:
 We trust that you may visit Vir- ginia on hunting trips frequently, and wish to assure you it will give this department pleasure to assist you in making your visit enjoy able
 In discussing the Incident today, MT. Denby was reticent in telling the number of shells he used in bring iu,, down each bird, but declared 1t was not over an average of 5S. He only stopped shooting, he said, when he began to fear he was filling up the nearby river with lead and form ing an obstruction to navigation