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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-04
MARYLAND PEOPLE
MOSTLY NATIVE
Eighty-Three Per Cent Is White, Over
Three -Fourths of Total Come
From State Stock

More than three -fourths of the peo-
pie of Maryland, 1874 per cent. to be
exact, are natives of the State Only
S.5 per cent. are foreign-bon. This
was revealed yesterday by the United
States Department of Commerce as
the result of the Fourteenth Decen-
nial Census, taken as of January /,
1920.
These facts should have a profound
effect upon the Government of the
State and city, according to Alfred S.
Niles, president of the Voters Lea
que of Maryland.
"The large percentage of native
born and small percentage of for
eign-bon ought to make it easy to
develop strong community spirit
in Baltimore and the State, other
things being equal" declared Mr..
Niles.
Better For Government
"The fact that we have not nearly
as large foreign element as some of
the other eastern cities removes one
of the great stumbling blocks in the
way of good government. The nom
English-speaking and foreign ele-
ment often becomes the tool Of po-
litical bosses. The statistics of the
census bureau show that this con-
dition is modified here"
The report of the Bureau of. Cen
sus shows that of the total popula-
ton of 1,449,66l in the State at the
time of the census, 1,204,737, or S3.1
per cent. were white. OF the white
population 1851 per cent. was born
within the State and S0.5 per cent. of
the negro population was born in
Maryland.
1.107.29O Are Natives
Of the American-born population,
,,l07, ,290 were born in Maryland,
1854 in Virginia, 1884 in Pennsyl-
vania, 1858 in West Virginia, 1865
in the District of Columbia and 15,-
432 in New York.
The figures show, however, that the
percentage of those born within
Maryland is somewhat less than 10
years previously, but it shows a
slightly less percentage of foreign
born. Altogether. there were but
103,l79 foreign-bon persons in the
State when the census was taken.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-04
Showell, Md, Feb. /, 1922.
Editors The Messenger:


Editors The Messenger:
Snow Hill, Maryland.
Gentlemen:-Thes strawberry grow
ers who use the ID. NJ. & V. Branch of
the Pennsylvania Railroad would like
to enlist the aid of you and your
valuable and popular newspaper in
securing for them train service, which
will he the biggest thing to all con-
cerned that has happened for the
strawberry industry of Worcester
County, Md, and of Sussex County,
Delaware. We need a train that will
leave Snow Hill about 6 p. NJ. dur
ing berry shipping season for the
northern markets. If the Railroad
Company will place such train in
service it will put our berries at
least 12 hours nearer market; the
Importance of which no one can hard
ly realize except the growers and
shippers of this highly priced but
awfully perishable fruit.
Our farmers must have daylight to
pick and pack the crop of strawber-
ries, and they usually are taken to
our local markets late in the after
noon to be sold. The purchaser
knows well these berries had to
stand on the track at loading point for
ut least ~ hours at Snow Hill and
much longer further up the line be-
fore they even started on their jour
ney in past years. This causes a
feeling of depression to creep over his
buying nerve as he knows well how
perishable strawberries are. II would
be different if these berries were go
ing to start rolling 12 to 15 hours
sooner, instead of standing where
they are loaded for that length of
time. The buyer of experience knows
well that condition of berries means
more than anything else in the price
a consumer will pay. AS buyer of
16 years experience l firmly believe
our strawberry crop would bring a
cent per quart, or 32 cents per crate,
more than they will bring under the
old movement of trains, where they
stand on the siding, where loaded
from one day till the next, before
starting on their journey.
/ believe everybody who comes in
touch with this matter would be bene-
fitted. The Railroad Company would
be benefited, that is IL handling
freight is profitable, because growers
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-04
MRS. B. PARADEE
"CALLED HOME
Was q Member of Goodwill NJ. +.
Church For Number of Years.
Was Native of Stockton.

Mrs. Mary Ellen Paradee, widow
of the late Benjamin Paradee, of
Stockton, died Sunday night at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Harold +.
Mock, near Nassawango schoolhouse.
She was a native of Stockton Dis
trict, where she spent the greater
part of her life. She was member
Of Goodwill NJ. +. Church, and her
remains were carried there for inter-
ment, the funeral services being con-
Quoted by Rev. X. w. Sutcliffe.
She leaves the following children:
Thomas, of Stockton; Grant, of POGO
moke; CASTOR, of New Britain,
Conn; John. of Stockton; William,
of Philadelphia; Benjamin. of Miona,
Va; and Mrs. George Chapman, and
Mrs. John Chapman, of Greenback-
vile; Mrs. Harold f. Mock and Mrs.
+. Grice Payne, of near Snow Hill.
Mrs. Paradee survived her husband
a little more than five years.
Just before the end came she called
all her children to her bedside and
told them her time was short, that
she wanted them to strive to walk in
the way of truth and light and they
would all again clasp hands in the
"great beyond" 1t was thus loving
Christian spirit took its flight to the
Throne of God.
She leaves many friends to mourn
her death. She was good woman
who has gained her Heavenly
Home"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-04
Island Residents
Await New Bridge

Chincoteague, Va, Feb. 1.-The
residents of Chincoteague Island are
looking forward with much interest
to the opening of the new bridge.
According to announcements made
last week, residents and tourists will
be enjoying the benefits of this en-
terprise by May 1.
The road leading to the bridge is
almost completed. The draw at Chin
colleague channel is about finished.
The road is shelled within 800 feet Of
the county road.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-04

A mammoth whale, So feet long,
and weighing about 20 tons, was
cast on the beach at Ocean City
Monday night IN front of DR.. Town
sends drug store and was found by
members of the coast Guard Tues
day morning. 1t lis in a state of
decomposition and efforts will be
made &c Sccarc . Coast Guard Cutter
and tow the mammal out to sea. This
had to be done with a whale which
went ashore at Lewes, Del, last
summer.
The whale at Ocean City would
have been a very valuable find had
it been in good condition. Hundreds
of people fiom the adjacent coun-
try have motored to Ocean City to
view the monster
Marine life will always have a
fascination and attraction for lovers
of the sea. Whales, other monsters,
and fishes large and small are studied
by laymen and scientists with vary
ing degrees of interest.
"The whale is not fish," said John
I. Nichols, head of the department
of recent fishes at the Museum of
Natural History, "but warm-blood-
ed animal more like a COW. There
fore, one cannot expect authentic in
formation about whales from a
scientific department devoted to the
study of fishes. AS q matter of per-
sonal reminiscence, | remember very
distinctly the salvaging of the skele-
tons of two right whales captured
at the east end of Long Island some
fifteen winters ago. Returning each
evening after a hard days work on
the beach, | found myself strangely
alone in the boarding house dining
room, something that was more
understandable when | returned to
my clothes the next morning after a
nights rest.
although in no sense fish, whales
have lived in the water for such
countless generations that they have
many fish-like characteristics. The
great forked tail, fin or fukes of
whale are shaped like the tails of
such free swimming fish as mackerel.
The principal difference is that fish
always propel themselves by moving
the tail from side to side, whereas
whale move the tail up and down. 1t
follows, therefore, tina Nhe whales
tail is in a horizenta tead of
vertical plane.
"The great whalef les, the
bulk of which exec any
other living anima ned
their remarkable :
small creatures u I
from the sea wat
lei is to be +,
sharks, the bas'
eIn seas, and
Indian Ocean,
small and
highly devel'
form a fine
of small
abound i
sharks re
or more
with an
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-04
BATES MEMORIAL M. P. CHURCH

10 A. M. Sunday School and Bible
Class.
II A. NJ. and 7.S0 P. NJ. Sermons
by the pastor.
c. R. sTRAusBURG. Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-04
ST. PAUL's CHURCH, BERLIN.

You are earnestly invited to come
to the Mission services now being
held in st. Paul's Episcopal Church,
Berlin. Service every night at 7.S0
o'clock, including Saturday. The last
service viii be Sunday evening, Feb.
9Th.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-04
Lloyd W. Beths'
Weds Miss H;

Mr.. Lloyd w. Bethards, s,
and Mrs. e. NJ. Bethards, of
was married to Miss Blanc'
tings, daughter of NJ
Ananias Hastings,
Del, last Wednesdr
took place at the
parents at higi
of a few rel;
marriage ceremoi Lsing
by Elder H. C. Kerr, of De
Miss Irma Birmingham, Oh v
vile, presided at the organ, ar
dered the wedding marches.
The bride wore a deep blue
ing suit, with accessories to
After the marriage ceremony
luncheon was served in the
room. Later, Mr.. and Mrs. b,
left on a honeymoon trip to
south, including Washington.
mond, Newport News, and
On their return they viii
the home farm Of th
ents at Wilton.
Among thosc
ding were
Bethar'
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-04
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Preaching Sunday morning at
1890 and in the evening at 7.45.
Sunday School 11.30. Mrs. C. l..
Vincent, Supt. All are cordially in
led
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-22
THIRTEEN INJURED
IN GREAT FIRE

New York, Dec. 22.-Thirteen were
injured in spectacular fire that drove
scores Of apartment house occupants
to the streets in their night clothes
in the Williamsburg section of Brook
lyn early today.
Some of the firemen were injured by
a falling trolley fire which caused ex-
plosiions. Others were hurt by col
lapse of the front wall and roof OF
the I. A. Business Building, occupied
by a baby carriage concern where the
fire was believed to have started.
Light wires were put out OF commis-
sion. throwing the scene in darkness
save for the flames and causing a
Five adjoining dwelling houses
caught fire and several apartments
we're endangered before the blaze was
brought under control at 6 a. m.
DEPUTY Chief John F. O'Hara was
among those injured by falling wall
His condition is reported critical.
Debris of the building is being
searched for the missing fremen. A
cheekup of hospitals is also 1eing
made to learn if they were injured ana
taken away in taxicabs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-22
NEGROES GOING NORTH

Lmay, Va, Dec. 22.-According
to statistics that have been gathered
by officials OF railroads coming out of
the South there is at present the
most extensive exodus of negroes
from tn South to the North that has
ever been known.
The chief reason for this exodus is
said to he the failure Of the cotton
crop. due to boil weevil and other
causes. This crop in former years
has been means of support to the
negro in the South, VINO each year
made enough money from few bales
of cotton to support his family and
keep in good condition a couple Of
mules, which represented all of his
live stock.
Most of the negroes that have
been going North, according to rail
way officials, have centered their des-
tinations on Chicago and Cleveland,
Ohio, and Detroit, Mich.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-22

terfere with the conduct by the gov
eminent of it's foreign relations and
the consideration being given by the
United States as to how it can help
in the Preparations crisis abroad.
Regarding the statement in the
dispatch that there had been an agree
.ment between the United States,
Great Britain and Germany on an
American commission to settle the
PREPARATIONS question, the authority
declared there is mot word of
truth in it"
These statements were made in a
conference with newspaper men at
the State Department today, which
was hurriedly called, because of the
Associated Press which stated the
United States had proposed and
Germany and Great Britain had
agreed to an American commission to
revise reparations. The dispatches
stated also that the plan was now be-
fore Premier Poincare Of France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-22
MRS. SMYTHE CHARGED
WITH PISTOL TOTING

A warrant has been sworn out by
Charles f. Petty against Mrs. Alma
c. Smythe charging her with carrying
a concealed weapon. The pistol al
legged to have been carried by Mrs.
Smythe has been turned over to the
police and the case is scheduled to be
investigated tomorrow morning in the
police court by Justice F. G. Duvall
Mrs. Smythe caused Petty to be
cited into the police court yesterday
morning. she alleging that he spoke to
her on the street which he emphati-
cally denied and he was acquitted or
the charge by the court.
During the course of the investlga-
ton of the case Pettey told the eonrt
that while he waited for Mrs. Smythe
to have policeman summoned she
pulled a pistol on him when be start
ed to leave the place after having wait
ed reasonable length of time, Tor
the appearance of an officer where
upon he remained till they did arrive
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-22

position to him was based on charge
made by Prof. John II. Gray, former
" of the University of Minnesota, who
claimed his dismissal from the faculty
occurred following findings he made
as an examiner for the /. u c., while
Butler was member of the universe
ty board of regents. The majority. OIL
the senate failed to find any connection
between Gray's dismissal and his work
for the |. c. c,
Southern senator's were urged by
the Ku Klux Kim to vote against
Butler. because he is a Catholic. Let
tiers were received yesterday by sew
aral senators from Klansmen, but
none of those so importuned opposed
Buffers confirmation.
Butler, who is we'll known as an
able lawyer will take the place on
the bench by Justice William K. Day.
who resigned to devote his time to du-
ties of the American claims commits
sion. settling claims against Germany
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-22
authority at the State Department to-

authority at the State Department TO-
day.
This authority also declared that
the American government has not
presented or suggested to any other
government any proposal concerning
the reparations questions.
At the same time, it was reiterated
that this government believes the re-
parations question is at the bottom
Of the European problem and is still
seeking practical way by which 1t
can avert the threatened collapse OF
the Old Worlds economic structure.
In emphasizing that the United States
never would attempt to revise the re-
parations through an American com
mission, it was intimated that this
country might consider reparations,
as was recently stated by the United
Press.
This dispatch was sharply denounc-
ed by the authority of the State De-
partment, as tending seriously to in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-22
Total collections by Workers az
GET TEN MEMBERS
OF BANDIT GANG
Try Unified Press

Chicago, Dec. 22-Ten members OF
an alleged gang of bandits who ter
rorized the midwest in series OF
bank robberies and holdups which net
ted them more than 100000 were
rounded up in a raid by police here
today.
More than $4,000 in liberty bonds
and other securities were recovered, q
quantity of nitroglycerin, fuses and
revolvers, were also taken from the
shop in which tn men We're captured:
Police declared the ring leaders of
the bard were Thomas Holden, John
Perry and Harold Young. They
were rushed to headquarters for ques
tioning. =.
From one of the prisoners police
removed $4,000 in stocks, bonds and
whiskey warehouse receipts. A com
plete diagram of Joliet prison was
found on another.
Parry and Holden have frequently
been arrested but never convicted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-22
Morrison Heads
Gazette Advertising

, Charles r. Morrison, formerly con-
nected with The Gazette as advertls-
ing manager, has resumed his work
with this paper, succeeding Miss Ro-
berta Davis, whose resignation Will
become effective January /. Mr..
Morrison is well-known among. the
merchants of this city as one OF the
best advertising men in the business.
He is an accomplished altman and ad-
writer. his copy reaching that stand
ard of excellence that is seldom at
tainabIe on small city newspaper.
Comments of the most favorable ma
ture have been made on his work by
some of the best advertising critics:
The Gazette considers that with
MIR. Morrison's aid it can better than
ever before, give the advertiser maxi
mum value at minimum cost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-22
Receives Appointment
AS Postmaster Here

+. Clinton knight today received
his appointment as postmaster of the
city. The appointment is for period
of four years from December 10. of
this year. The appointment came
through John H. Bartlett, first assist
ant postmaster general.
Since October /, of this year Mr..
knight has been acting postmaster
of the city, his appointment being
made in recess by President Harding
ard now that his appointment has
been confirmed by the Senate his
term of Office as postmaster, as stated
above, is effective December 49,. Mr..
Knight succeeded DR.. William M.
Smith. who served as postmaster Of
the city for period of more than
eight years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-22
ELEC TRIO RATE
PLAN ADOPTED
ance For Slightly Reduced Rate
Acted On By COuncil-City
Bonds Amount to Sl,106,OOO.

omission was granted the Alex
ia Light and Power Company by
city council to put into operation
ightly reduced rate for electric
cent effective January / at the
citing of city council held yesterday
ternoon presided over by Mayor
lillian A. Smoot. This action was
ken on the recommendation of City
,anager Wilder Nj. Rich who said
nat he had C. N. Goodno, certified
mblic accountant, who is installing
new auditing system here, make an eX-
animation of the company satfalrS.
Among other things it was set forth
IN the report of Mr.. Rich that at the
present rates and with ccal at ST."
nor ton at the mines, the proposed
.ates adds a further amount to the
deficit, making a total estimated dehcit
ON this basis for the next year OF $l5,-
800. The amount of coal used per year
is approximately 10000 tons which
means a further deficit of $4,000 for
every 81 increase in the cost OF coal at
the mines. AT present IL was set forth
the company faces a proposed raise
N the price of coal of 81 per ton
which means that further sum Oh
$4,000 will be added to the eStlmateo
deficit, making a total estimated dehl-
cit of SCI. 800 for the next year, pro-
vided there is no further increase m
the price of coal
The ordinance provides a clause
whereby the rates may be changed at
any time either by mutual agreement
or arbitration on ninety day Wit
ton notice, except that once the rates
are changed either by mutual agree
ment or arbitration on ninety Gay
written notice except that once tnS
rates are changed either by mutal
acreemen, arbitration they cannot
agaip be lged for period OF SIX
months. + eS given for other cities
follows: stanton, 10 IL cents TO .
cents per kilowatt hour for residential
Iohting: Hagerstown, Md, first ten
kilowatts. Z cents; next thirty cents;
next 200, 4 cents; next 200, cents (;
next 300. 2 l-2 cents; excess OF S,5uo
at 2 cents; minimu mmonthly charge
~ cents; Charlottesville, first thirty
kilowatts, II cents; next twenty, III
cents, next my, WINS A'N+NN
cents; next fifty, 6 cents. next 3Oo'
: cents next 600 and over 4 cents;
Ivnchhmg. first 100 kilowatt hours,
9 cents; next 500, 6 cents; next llOO,
5 cents; all over 1900 8 cents.
According TO the audit Just conf
pleted By C. n. Gooduow the bonded
indebt ess of the city 10 September i
1000 was $1.1O6,600. Estimates gwen
are: Buildings, $719,2S7-20; streets
100000; sewers, $4,000; actual
value Of fire fighting equipment and
suppliss s. S445.61S.50; street depart
ment component, $4,000; police equip
mert, i5-. ..,.
Il wa ,ated by Mayor Smoot that
me city is one out Of hundred that
las such tangible assets compared to
bonded Indebtedness.
Gardner l.. Boothe, chairman OF the
school board. appeared before
lncil and asked that the students oil
, schools be exempt from the pay
..ent of part of the proceeds OF their
games to the city when they use the
rmory and the request was granted.
At the request of Attorney boothe
h, usual five per cent discount was
owed the banks on the payment OF
,eir tax for capital stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-22
DRAG LAKE COOPER
WITHOUT RESULTS

Mer Rouge, La, Dec. 22.-Expert
divers. assisted by state troopers and
citizens starting dragging La Fourche
near here today in search of the bod
les of F. w. Daniels and Thomas P.
Richards. kidnapped by hooded
mob, August a.. Lake Cooper, near
which the authorities were informed
the masked men were seen on the night
of the Kidnapping has been dragged
without results.
Meantime Captain w. w Cooper in
command of the state militia sent
here to aid in the search for the kid
mapped victims, has placed detach-
ments Of troopers at all the lakes in
this vicinity to prevent any attempt at
rem owing the bodies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-22
QUIET CHRISTMAS
AT WHITE HOUSE

Washington, Dec. 22.-Christmas
will be observed quietly at the White
House.
The only reminder about the execu-
tive mansion of the approach Of
Christmas is the continued visits Of
messengers bringing gifts for the
President from all parts of the eoun-
try.
Though the cabinet members were
excused from their regular meeting to-
day in view of the holiday season,
which most of them will spend att
their homes out of town, the president
was at his office early attending to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-22
George C. Cole Heads
Jackson Lodge

Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 12O Ma
sons at its annual meeting held last
night elected these officers to serve Tor
the ensuing year: George c. Cole,
worshipful master; John l.. Peed, SEN
ion. warden; A. McF. Sherwood, ju-
n,.r warden; William L. Allen, treas
l.rer: o. s. Stone, secretary: W. ;
Winston. senior deacon; l. A. Hop
kins. Junior deacon; James Williams
and ". p. Lipscomb, stewards; Rev
Edgar Carpenter, chaplain; George
w. Zachary, tiler.
The new officers afterward were IN
stalled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-22
GETS DIVORCE DECREE
Try Initrh Prcss.l

New York, Dec. 22.-Details OF
the int rloeutor decree of divorce OBJ
tanned by Mrs. Doris Rankin Barry
more from Lionel Barrymore, famous
American actor, were cooked IN Sc
crecy today.
Mrs. Barrymore, herself a noted
theatrical star, obtained the decree
before Suprme Court Judge Joseph
MorschauSer in West Chester County
The Barrymores were reported to
have been estranged for the last SIN
months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-22
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 2. 1922

routine matters which have piled up
on his desk. III,
The president and Mrs. Harding Will
spend Christmas at home. mrs
Harding, who is very much improved,
will be down stairs for the Christmas
dinner, at which only few close
friends are expected to be present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-22
CITY BRIEFS

Russell Mitchell Post, Veterans Of
Foreign Wars, at its annual meeting
held last night elected these officers:
W. ]. Greenan, commander; W. H.
Meeks, senior vice commander; H.
d. Currier, junior vice commander;
Neal O'Leary, quartermaster; How
ard B. Arnold, chaplain.