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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-03
KU-KLUX-KLANISM.

Dr. J. H. Hawkins representative of the ku Klux Aan
Empire Theatre last Monday night to audience
that nearly filled the ROOM
The speaker confined himself statement what the
stood for; chief among which White Supremacy;
Professionalism opposed to Romanism Public Schools Separa
Church and State the sancy of the home; and resc
ton of immigration.
These of course are any questions They
yet in sight
Just here of the opinion Dr. Hawkins adj
dress Incomplete offered remedy and consequently
method of applying the remedy
thought first the Kans mode of procedure might be
part it's ritual but he took to state that there
only secetthe membership body and the method OF
milton of members So there nothing prevent his telling
the people what the Klan going to do in the caSe
The editor does not say anything influence people
the other but ourselves need of such
organization as the Ku Klux Klan
believe thoroughly the destiny of naons believe
there is power greater than working against
when great blows have been aimed at existing civilization but
they have been parted by the of omnpont Cod and
at times about fall victims
table matter of what Sort the poters have been
brought to nought.
notable example Germany Here country reaching
after universal empire For it had been building
full mtarisc monarchy the time for supendous at
empt enguf the world with their armies and establish the
of the "super-man'
The rest of Europe unpepared Germany launched
attack at what she considered speck her
Begians Everybody the result At her
the Hunnish nation failed
And please God when paupers and criminals infest this
country when religious denomination seeks to establish
despotc hierarchy in this country when attempts made
establish itself the AngoSaxon when the sancy of the
home assaed when the life of the public school
when of these things seriously anticipated believe
the tide of public feeling which has been placdy running it's
lie good and will rise without the aid of such organization
the Ku Kux Klan.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-03

NOTICE-We will furnish to the
purchaser reasonable amount of the
purchase price of the above named
property to be secured by mortgage
on the same.
EWELL & CHILD.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-03
LAW AND ORDER.

The shooting affair which Of the main streets
city Tuesday night February on mas oeen the
Of much discussion and comment
There can be very discussion to the deorabe nature
of the not think the participants
reasonably and conscientousy defend tne acGms
other way of settling their differences hen say the eas tn
disregard for order makes them as well as
They are undesirable they do not contribute anything
whatsoever to upbng of community there is no appeal
them movement Whlcn Is productive VI poseSo os
any line of civic activity.
Their ideas of life apparently bark back wild pioneer times
when the man could his the quickest and shoot the
straightest, the leading light OF the community ,
And the environment the Pocooke offenders casts them
largely in such mould Their surroundings influence their DEEDS
and well would them they could emerge into better
life and calling .
IT. as has sad they not walk according to civil
or moral law then they dangerous and they fit subjects
for the penalties Of the laws.
What is the penalty the oense in question: What the
situation? Two met words and blow followed
Had the ended here and arrests followed would
have been of assault been 10
justice of the who by night OF MS ana
Judgment could have imposed such penalty provided IN the
But the evidence that the oversepped the bound
assault and took upon itself the character OF
sault with intent to kill.
This is proven by fact that deadly used
would KILL they accurately aimed and there
was no evidence to show they were not so intended
jurisdiction of magistrates court and the justice according to
opinion nothing but hold the offender for the action o.
the grand jury.
question honesty sincerity of official OF the laws
want give him the credit of the doubt and he considered
within the pale of his legal rights and the penalty imposed
according to the statutes.
But say that before such disposed Of all
information concerning their legal status should be
thoroughly with legal
e than the justice magistrate IN order that adequate
penalties may be imposed.
Only this way happenings the shooting affair in
question be successfully dealt WITH Only in this the
weight be felt the lives and safety OF citizens be
cured and the fair of city be kept untamshed
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-03
FOR RENT.

In Pocomoke City, store house
Good location and doing good bust
ness.
Pocomoke is a growing town and
prospects are good for business to in
crease if properly handled.
Apply to
JAMES S. CLOGG
Phone ISL ....POcOmOke City, Md
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-03
Notice to the Public.

I will open a new and up-to-date dry
cleaning plant on or about March IL
at the old stand of Somers & Miller
on Fifth street.
First-class work and service is my
motto always. Give me trial. My
prices will be reasonable.
Work called for and returned.
Mch. 3, 1t. L. d. BAXTER.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-03
Card of Appreciation

We, the undersigned, desire to ex-
press our thanks and appreciation for
the many favors shown us and kindly
deeds done us during the recent ill
ness of ourselves and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. v. TAYLOR.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-03
CATHERINE A. HOPE

late of Worcester County, deceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned to
e2 hibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or be-
fore the % day of August 1923. They
may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits of the said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this oath
day of February, 1923.
EDWARD T. HOPE and
L. PAUL EWELL,
Test Executors.
PAUL JONES',
Register of Wills.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-03

This is to notify the public that I
shall continue in the barrel business,
and will appreciate any business that
may be thrown into my hands.
Mch-3-2t. w. v. TAYLOR.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-03
THE PROHIBITION QUESTION.

would rspectfuy attention of readers to
article published another column on the prohDton question
written Boke Cochran In next issue we nope TO pro
duce an article other side from Dr. Hart OF Harvard
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-03
Sealed Proposals
For Worcester County
Lateral Road Bonds

Sealed proposals for the purchase
of $30,O0O.OO of Worcester County
Lateral Road Coupon Bonds will be
opened at the office of the County
Commissioners of Worcester County,
Maryland, in the Cour. House, at
Snow Hill, Maryland, on
TUESDAY, MARCH 18th, 1928
at the hour of 2 O. clock P. M.
These bonds are to be issued under
the authority of Chapter 203 of the
Acts of the General Assembly of
Maryland passed at it's regular ses-
sion in the year 1922. The total issue
will be $30,OO0.00 par value; denomi-
nation, 100000; date of bonds, April
Is, 1923, 100000 of the principal
sum to mature annually beginning
April Is, 1928; rate of interest, per
cent per annum, payable semi-annu-
ally, April 18th and October 18th.
BY order of the County Commits
sioners Of Worcester County, Mary
land.
H. B. PILCHARD, Clerk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-03
FOR SALE

$50 barrels of home grown seed po-
tatoes. True to name and will run 80
per cent pure. Apply to
JAMES S. CLOGG
Phone Isl POcOmOke City, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-03
TUESDAY, MARCH 18th, 1928
at the hour of 9 o. clock P. M.

For further information address:
Ewell & Child or William H. Price,
Attorneys-at-Law, Pocomoke City, OF
Snow Hill, Maryland.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-03
Ewell & Child, Attorneys.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scribers have obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters Testamentary on the
personal estate of
Evening star., 1923-11-07

Surgeon General and Mrs. Hugh 8.
Cummings. was hostess at dinner last
evening, entertaining in compliment
to Miss Elizabeth Turner and Mr..
Leonard A. Block, whose marriage
will take place tomorrow. The other
guests We're the members of the we'd
ding party for the honor guests.
After the dinner the company were
guests of Mr.. Huntington Turner,
brother of the bride elect. who enter
tanned them at the performance at
keith'S Theater, and later Mr.. Fred
Gibbs entertained company of twen-
ty at the Supper-dance at Wardman
Park Hotel, for Miss Turner and Mr.
Block.
Mrs. c. E. c. G. Charlton, wife Of
embassy. will be at home this after
noon after o'clock at her residence,
1922 Sunderland place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Warren left
Washington today for New York to
remain until the first Of next week.
The second secretary Of the Pc
ruvian embassy, Senior J. Alvarez de
Buenavista, went to New York last
evening to meet his sister, Nine.
dAlvarez, who is expected to arrive
there today from Europe, where she has
been through the summer. She will
come to Washington with Senior de
Buenavista to spend several weeks.
Mrs. Delos A. Blodgett has as her
guests her son and daughter in la w,
Mr.. and Mrs. Delos A. Blodgett, jr.,
who arrived yesterday from their
home in New York to spend a short
time here.
Evening star., 1923-11-07

cember 8, at Grasslands, for their
debutante daughter. Miss Edith Hit.
Mrs. Joseph Letter will give a tea
November Is. for Miss Hit.
Mrs George Barnett and her SON.
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Dickey. jr, and their young
son, who have been abroad for some
time, will sail for this country No
vember 8. They will come directly
to Washington. Mrs. Barnett will
pass the winter in Washington and Mr.
and Mrs. Dickey will go to their home
in Dayton, after a short visit here.
Gen. Barnett. who will retire shortly
from the Marine Corps, will come to
Washington the latter part of the
Evening star., 1923-11-07

Hoyt of New York will take place
Saturday. Tho other guests are Mrs.
at tea after the game; Mrs. Charles
r. Baker. Miss Eugene Lejeune. Miss
Charlotte Freeman Clark. Miss Vir-
ginia Edwards, Miss Betty Werner,
Young. Miss Diana Cumming, Miss
Margaret Taylor, Miss Mary Stitt,
Miss Mary HELEN, Miss Teresa James,
Miss Mary Emily Hamilton, and her
house guest, Miss Alma Sennessy OF
evening for a few days visit.
Mrs. John p. Jackson and her
daughter. Nine. Ekengren. are enter
Evening star., 1923-11-07

tanning Informally at tea 4his after
noon for Mrs. Deming-Jarves Of Di-
nard, France. another daughter Of
Mrs. Jackson.
Mrs. Joseph M. Stoddard Is enter
tanning small company at the matt
her debutante daughter, Miss Ruth
Stoddard, In honor of Miss Bessie Nc
Keldin. debutante daughter of Mrs.
Leigh Palmer. The other guests are
MISS Nina Diamantopoulos, Miss Janet
Moifett. Miss Elizabeth Taylor Adams
and Miss Ellen Blair.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. s. Reynolds Hit
Will entertain at a dinner dance De-
Evening star., 1923-11-07
Spanish AmbnssadOr and
Sonora de RianO Guests.

The ambassador of Spain and Nine.
1tiano and Sir Gerard and Lady Max
Well Wiltshire will be the honor
guests at dinner this evening of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Wardman, who will
entertain at Wardman Park Hotel.
The minister of Bulgaria Mr..
Panaretoff, who is in Boston to de-
liver several addresses, will return to
Washington Saturday.
Senator and Mrs. Thomas F. Bay
ard will be honor guests at a tea
this afternoon of Mrs. Henry Price
Wright, who will entertain informal
ly a her residence, on Massachusetts
avenue. Assisting Mrs. Wright will
be Nine. Peter, wife of the minister
of Switzerland and Mrs. Thomas f.
Bayard, mother of Senator Bayard.
Nine. Tsamados. wife of the charge
daffaires of Greece, and her house
guest, Miss Hargrove, were guests at
luncheon today of Mrs. William
Henry White, who also took her
guests to see Ethel Barrymore, at
the Belasco Theater.
Maj. and Mrs. Parker W. West will
entertain at dinner this evening in
honor of Col. and Mrs. David NJ
Stanley of st. Louis. who will make
Washington their home.
Countess Marika Apponyi will be the
guests of honor at dinner this even
ing of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Huddles-
ton Rogers, who will entertain a
company of sixty at the Hotel Ritz
Carlton in New York.
The air attache of the British en-
basSy, Group Capt. NJ. G. Christie,
who has been in New York for a
short time, has returned to Washing
ton.
The counselor of the German en-
baSsy and Frau Won Lewinski, have
as their guests Representative and
Mrs William y. Vaile.
The new secretary of the German
embassy. DR.. Z. L. Baer, has arrived
in Washington and taken up his
duties at the embassy.
Miss Elizabeth Butler Howry will
entertain a company at dinner this
evening at the Chevy Chase Club, in
honor of Mrs. George d. Hope. There
will be twenty-five guests in the
company.
Evening star., 1923-11-07
Society
President and Mrs. Coolidge Select
Dates for State Receptions and
Dinners for l923-l024.

have been announced from the White House the annual
following
a There will New
Tuesday the will with
the cabinet December
Evening star., 1923-11-07

Mcintyre, Is entertaining a company
of thirty at bridge this afternoon
in her apartment at the Wyoming.
Miss May Coleman Taylor, daugh-
Evening star., 1923-11-07

ter of: Rear Admiral and Mrs. d. w.
Taylor. Is hostess to company at
bridge this afternoon. entertaining in
honor: of Miss Edith Maise Bacon,
whose marriage to Mr. Charles Albert
Evening star., 1923-11-07
First of Army Dance
Series December L..

The series of Army dances formerly
held at Rauscher's will be given this
year at the New Willard Hotel, the
first dance being scheduled for De-
cember IL. The committee in charge
of the dances includes Mrs. John L.
Hines, Mrs. Charles S. Farnsworth,
Mrs. Merrtte w. Ireland Mrs. Clar-
ence 0. Sheriff., Mrs. William j.
Snow, Mrs. Louis c. Scherer, Mrs. j.
Duncan Elliott and Mrs. Lorenzo D.
Gasser.
Evening star., 1923-11-07

Miss Elizabeth Butler Howry will
entertain a company at dinner this
evening at the Chevy Chase Club, in
honor of Mrs. George d. Hope. There
will be twenty-five guests in the
company
Evening star., 1923-11-07
week, and will pass che winter with
Mrs. Barnett J

Miss Anne Gordon, accompanied by
Mrs. J. wilmer Biddle OF Philadelphia
and her daughters. the Misses Gordon.
arrived in Montreal the first of the
week from Europe. She will pass
several days in New York before com
ing to Washington.
Mrs. Wilbur J. Carr, wife Of the
director of the consular service, will
entertain informally at tea this after
noon in compliment to Mrs. Milton
d. Purdy, wife OF Judge Purdy who
CONTINUED on Ninth Page.)
Evening star., 1923-11-07

The counselor of the German en-
baSsy and Frau Won Lewinski, have
as their guests Representative and
Mrs William n Vaile.
Evening star., 1923-11-07

The new secretary of the German
embassy, DR.. E. L. Baer, has arrived
in Washington and taken up his
duties at the embassy.
Evening star., 1923-11-07
THE SCHEDULE INCLUDES:


December E, Thursday Cabinet dinner
December l3 Thursday. Diplomatic reception. PM
December 20 Thursday Diplomatic dinner.
January Tuesday New Year reception IL to 80 pm
January TO- Thursday. Judicial
January a. Thursday. Supreme Court dinner.
February Thursday.. Congressional reception
February 2l, Thursday Speakers dinner pm
February 2S M
Evening star., 1923-11-07

Miss Diana Cumming. daughter OF
Evening star., 1923-11-07

Mrs. Mcintyre. wife of Gen. Frank
Evening star., 1923-11-07

The air attache of the British en-
basSy. Group Capt. NJ. G. Christie,
who has been in New York for a
short time, has returned to Washing
ton.
Evening star., 1923-11-07

Maj. and Mrs Parker W. West will
entertain at dinner this evening in
honor of Col. and Mrs. David NJ
Stanley of st. Louis, who will make
WaShington their home
Evening star., 1923-11-07

Continued on Ninth Page. J
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-14
LHIERCt the to EITNR
The Cat on the Phone Pole
Editor The STAR

Editor The Star
In an Issue o, your paper dated
March Tth. I noticed an item ten.
dored you. no doubt. by tho Seattle
Humane society. trying 90 explain
10 tho public their reason for not
responding 20 call from residents
in tho locality OF ssth ave. 8. 10
relieve cat that had bccn pcrched
on top OF phone pole FOR ssyeral
days both freezing and starving
20 death Their flrst excuse "a that
they were called 70 the rescue at
10 o'clock at night. This Ia a false
statement. They wero called NJ
.. m. Sunday. March tth.
Excuse No. Is that when tho re.
quest for relief for tho cat was
phoned In 10 their office they had
substitute on duty who asa no,
understand that humane work con.
sisted OF relieving suffering dumb
animals. This n no doubt quite
true. but why should person
without knowledge OF the business
Do placed In such position7 We're
an accountant needed In tho city
auditors office and n plumber called
In 20 fili tho position. some onc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-14

Editor Tho Rtnr.
Believing that Tho Star In oon.
sistcnt IN its policy. ] am wonder
ing why Il does not demand. az u
did when former Cooperation coun
eel Walter Meier ran for mayor.
that every office holder resign when
a candidate for another office, /
refer now to Hugo Kelley. tho may
ors secretary. who II running for
tho council ana holding Rainier
valley citizens up 20 cenAure by pic.
turing them ns people who pay only
what they think they should pay
not what the charges are. refer
10 his announcing that be would
only pay a nickel for n ride on the
Rainier Valley lines. and whom tho
conductor said pay your regular
fare" he flashed a polics badge and
rode M a dsadhcad.
II you demanded that Meier re.
sign because he was candidate.
why not kelley
Also Tho Star never demanded
that Port Commissioner LanpinE 70
sign when hs rot n vacation from
tho port. according 20 The Star a,
that time, 70 spend ak weeks cam.
paigninE for the u. 8. senate. lie
lost out and came back and huns
onto a $4,000 a year Job. II Meier
should have resigned for principles
sake. as urged by The Star. why
does not your paper. which has a
reputation for being fearless and
rnspeeior Of no man or party. no,
take the snmo position relative 10
Kelley. LampinE and other men who
arc not willing TO give up or take
chance on losing their present
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-14
SCIENCE
Radiun, Cheaper.
Congo Deposits Rich.
Much to Learn.
Cure for Cancer.

Vast deposits Of rndlum have been
found on the River Congo in
Africa
Radlum now costs about 30 billion
dollars ton less than II did year
sgo--a reduction OF about 10 per
cent.
II has been established that
radium. properly used. offers fair
chance a. cancer cure. In wrong
dosos II also causes cancer.
A famous doctor recently lost his
hands from continual handling OF
very small amounts OF radium
Many OF the carlNr workers in X.
rnys lost their lives as q result OF
their researches.
Scientists arc making great ef.
forts 10 understand tho innermost
secrets OF the nature OF the rays
emitted by X.ray and radium. I, is
certain that this agent for the re.
lief OF suffering soon will DO more
available and less expensive.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-14

Imagine tho humiliation 10 which
those children will be subjected
whose parents are unable 10 Join In
the competition programmed for the
various rooms and sch0olHl Each
room n urged 20 become 100 per cent
thrifty. That n. let no pupil 60"
free. Can you imagine the gibes and
ridlculo. tho sarcasm and tapn,a that
viii DO hhoNercd on the children OF
tho very poor who are unable 20
keep up thsir cndT''
There II nothing that Is or should
b. closer 20 us or moro sacred than
our public schools and school rys-
tenn. II they arc 20 be exploited wo
should a, least 10 fully informed
about u. There II no reason why
any part Of tho deals and ncgo,in-
ions leading up 90 them should Be
kept n secret
n anybody II being worked besides
father. Jet % know who II H.
Can Il b possible that ws arc 20
let our school board set away with
This sort Of thing without at leas,
making details public how much wo
arc 20 BE- taxed. who pays tho print
Ing bills. who pays tho fees 10 the
Now York promoters. ctc.T Arc We
content 20 allow one or two financial
wizards and some cuterpridnE New
Yorker lead us blindfoided into n
commitment which has every car
mark OF plan to exploit our schools
for the exclusive benefit OF one or
two concarns7
We shall sec,
Yours very truly.
THE RIN0AfAgTER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-14
Who Paid the $4,000?

Editor The star:
notice by Saturdays papers thai,
tho school board has been prevailed
upon to throw open the doors OF the
cIty's schools for the exploitation Of
both school children and teachers by
some New York concern and It's so
lccted banking institution here. In
view OF the fact that the school board
has employed star chamber methods,
II Is not likely that any explanation
will DO forthcoming from that source
OF just how the business wns pro.
sented and handled. tho II would
seem that the parents and public are
entitled 10 know Just how II was
worked. Perhaps Raymond r. Fra.
zicr who. II seems, foStercd and fur
thered tho scheme, will como ont
with statement as TO Just who was
paid and how much--that is. for tbs
service OF the Educational Thrift
Service, Inc. New York.
IT, as tho papers have inferred. the
Educational Thrift Service. Inc. rc-
ceived a sum npproximnting $3.50
for working the deal. who paid III In
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II charge against the school board
or did tho selected banks put II UP.
and II tho latter Is tho fact, why7 In
view OF Mr.. Frazisr's statements. II
could not have been In consideration
OF any special benefit to his bank as
no stated he recommended tho
scheme simply because no thought IL
a good thing for the young TO bo
taught habits OF thrift. ] wonder II
tho Washington Mutual Savings
bank has been converted into an al
truistic institution. II so. the city OF
Seattle certainly owes n debt OF graft
tude to its depoaitors who, OF course.
will forego dividends 10 tho extent OF
the Bum paid tho Educational Thrift
Service, Inc. In tho interests Of edu.
cation.
II. on the other hand, tho Educn-
uonnl Thrift Service, Inc. were not
pnid $4,000, how much were they
paid and by whom7 Likewise. what
for7 Or are they tho altruIstic insti-
tuition contributing TO the causes of
education without money and with
out prico?"
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would b out OF luck. IN other
words. you cannot run a depart.
mont store sitting on n goods box.
You must ihoroly understand and
b on duty % all umcs TO make
a success OF anything humane
work.
However. this no-enilsd substitute
had been well enough coached By
tho society 10 shift as Jar as pos.
slblo their work onto the city
pound. who. whom told OF the
plight OF poor pussy. sent on help
Immediately. but. owing to lack Of
climbers or firearms. was entirely
helpless, SO kitty had 20 spend
another nlght high up in tho fros,
and cold. The pound. howoyar.
was no, Satisfied with It's efforts
and again tho next morning sent q
man who. with rifle. ended us
cats days OF suffering In a most
humane manner.
Go 10 II. Humane society. You
have n splendid work. only DO not
leave substitutes where well sx
poricueed persons should DO placed
Sincerely yours.
FLORENCE ". MACPHERSON.
TisT asih ave. g