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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-10
OF All
Shore Towns
The Keynote
Annual Dinner Of Salisbury
Chamber OF Commerce
Held Last Thursday
POcOMOKE MEN PRESENT:
ESQ in ATTENDANCE

The Salisbury Chamber of Com
merce held it's annual Banquet. or
Thursday last in the basement of the
new Bethesda M. P. Church. About
ESQ members and guests were present
To show, incidentally, the size of the
room, it looked as if the tables, seat
ing the above number, occupied about
one-third the floor space. It is fitted
up with all the kitchen conveniences
necessary to the successful handling Of
such functions, and the ladies who
managed the particular dinner GER
tainly injected into the affair very
systematic method of service.
The speakers Of the occasion were
Oscar L. Morris, president of the Sal
isbury- Wicomico Chamber of Com
merce; Hooper S. Miles, toastmaster;
G. M. Freeman, secretary of the Sails
bury organization; Harvey J. Hill, of
the Hotel Financing Corporation Of
New York; Albert S. Dudley, Balti-
more Branch Federal Reserve Bank;
and Charles Crockett, Of Baltimore.
The last named was a humorist and
entertained the crowd by his joke.
telling, which evinced a fund of hu-
NOR hard to excel.
The meeting is believed to have re-
suited in the installation Of better
understanding between all sections.
Through the Peninsula Chamber of
Commerce. which was organized 18
months ago, it was pointed out, much
work had been accomplished which
had directly been of inestimable bene-
fit to all communities on the penin-
srla, which are bound together topo-
graphically by natural boundaries.
and from this body large additional
service may be expected.
Charles M. Freeman, general scere-
tary of the local chamber, who holds
similar post in the peninsula cham
Der, delivered a description of the
work of the two bodies. He spoke OF
the great multitudes Of problems
which daily come before such organi.
zations and illustrated someeof the
work done since their inauguration
Continued on Page 8.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-10
Visiting II, Baltimore

Mr.. Francis Shepherd and mother
spent the week end with friends in
Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-10
Dies In Cleveland, Ohio.

Arthur w., the ID year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Southwicls, died
at his home in Cleveland, Ohio, on
Wednesday of last week, of a com.
plication of diseases.
Mrs. Southwick is the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry w. Trader, of
Pocomokc City.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-10
PARENT.
ASSOCIATION ELECT
Officers Named AT Regular Meeting
Held Monday.-A. c. Humphries
Addresses Association.

At the regular meeting of the Par.
ent- Teachers Association Monday ev-
cning, March s, 1923, the following
officers were elected:
President, Harlan Robertson; vice
president, ]. Hurst Beauchamp; sec
retary, Miss Margaret Wilson; treas
urer, Elwood Matthews.
A. G. Humphreys, superintendent Of
schools for Worcester county ad
dressed the Association. He urged ar
increase in the membership of ths
Al ISOLATION, in the interest of a new
school building for Pocomoke City
to keep pace with the new and hand
some business buildings.
DIR. Timmanus of the State Depart
ment of Education told the Associa
ton of his work in the schools-an,
pointed out the advantages of til,
physical examinations, not only fol
the athletic contests in school, bu
the benefit to the pupil in developing
his physical resistance to meet tn,
battles of life.
Mr.. Miller, Circuit director of thu
Cwarthmore Chautauqua then gave al
informal talk. He spoke of the pleas
ures as well as the benefits to be de-
rived from life's so-called margins
those activities which are not neces
sary to existence.
The Parent Teachers Association j.
one of those margins" It is a sur
plus, not fundamental, but proves ,
source of much value to the school
the patrons Of the school, and th'
teachers. Mr.. Miller said that POGO
moke is to be congratulated for hav
ing begun such a profitable organiza
ton.
The next regular meeting will b.
Monday evening, March IL, at tn
High School building. Mrs. Parkhurst
who is interested in organizing Par
ent-Teacher Associations throughou
the State, will be present at thi
meeting, and we hope to have a larg
attendance. Everyone interested il
school activities is cordially invite
and urged to be present.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-10
Pocon,oke Couple Quietly
Married Last Saturday

Mr.. Franklin Dennis and Miss
Myrna Stevenson surprised their
many friends last Saturday evening
by quietly calling in Mr.. Bunce, pas
tor of the M. P. Church, this city, and
just as quietly having him say the
words thai made the two man ano
wife. The wedding occurred at the
home of the BRIDES parents. The hap.
py couple took the train for Phila-
delphia for short honeymoon trip,
from which they returned Tuesday
evening.
The Democrat extends congratula-
tions.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-10
SHARP LINING UP
BALL PLAYERS FOR
POC0MOKE TEAM
Seven Philadelphia Boys will Be
Seen In Ranks OF Local
Aggregation
NEW MANAGER THINKS HE
HAS A WINNING TEAM

The Evening Bulletin of Monday
evening, contained a cut of "Jim'
Sharp, manager Of this seasons Pc
comoke Base Ball Club along with the
following article. This is the first
time anything has been seen in print
as to the clubs line-up:
Seven Philadelphia boys will be
seen in the ranks of Pocomoke City
Of the Eastern Shore Base Bal
League, of which Jim Sharp, formerly
of the South Phillies, has been named
manager.
Among the players just breaking
Iii will be Joe O'Rourke, Jr., son of
Joe "Patsy" C'Rourke, now manager
Of the Augusta Club. He will play
short for Pocomoke.
Horace Meyer and Harry Reed, out.
fielders, and Bill Ryan, third baseman,
all with Dobson last year; Harry
Dietrich, pitcher for the North Phil
lies; John Ragan, a Villanova COL
lege pitcher; Biggs, catcher from
Wildwood, and Mike Gaynor, brother
of Tom, the soccer player, are other
Philadelphians on Sharp's team.
Biggs will be used as general utill.
ty man, in addition to catching. Gay
nor has not been placed as yet, but
will be used somewhere on account
of the wicked bat he wields. Dietrich
and Ragan are right handlers.
Sharp started to play professional!
in 1904. He was with Detroit in 1916.
but broke his leg, and was never able
to return to return to the big show.
He piloted Wilmington in 1911, in
for Chester in the Delaware County
League in 1917. and lifted the flag as
Lague in 1917, and lifted the flag as
manager Of the Ludington Club in the
Central League in 1921. He will hold
down second base.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-10
On
State Board
Of Education
Governor Richie Names /. ".
McMaster To FIJI Recent
Vacancy On Board
HAS SPENT MANY YEARS
in PUBLIC SCHOOL WORK

E. w. McMaster, ex-superintenden,
OF public schools in Worcester county
has been appointed by Governo,
Richie to fill a vacancy on the State
Board of Education.
Mr.. McMaster received the follow.
ing letter from the Governor lasi
Wednesday,:
Executive Department
Annapolis, Maryland
wy March 8, 1923
p. w. McMaster, ESQ,
Pocomoke City, Md.
Dear MIR. McMaster:--
Some time ago / told you that
would like to appoint you to All
one OF the two vacancies. which
now exist upon the State Board
OF Education. I have delayed the
matter because I thought It might
be better to fill both places at the
same time, but I will not know
until the end of this month
whether can secure the man
would like to have for the other
one of the two places. see no
reason for waiting any longer a.
bout your own appointment, and,
accordingly, it gives me very
great pleasure to tender 1t to you
with the hope that may receive
your acceptance. Both DR.. Fitz-
ugh and Mr.. Cook are delighted
at the idea Of having you on the
Board.
With kind regards, I am
Very truly yours,
ALBERT G. RITCHIE,
Governor. n
This is a most deserved honor that
has been conferred upon our fellow
countian. Mr.. McMaster has spent
q large portion of his life in the school
work. He was six years . membex
of the County Board Of Education,
and this tenure of Office was follows
by twenty-five years Of Superint
ency. He resigned as Supeript
this year, and retired to Sun
his splendid estate on the Pocdl
river.
These years have enabled Mr.. No
to acquire wide experience,
and to lay up fund Of practical
knowledge in school affairs. The
schools of Worcester prospered nr
Continued on Page 8.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12

FOR SALE on TRADE-MY HoLLIER
eight. Cali TT. 932 or 2O7 Toledo st.
OAKLAND SIX TOURING. 1920
model; perfect condition, looks and
runs like a new car. $500, easy terms.
TT. Sill.
FORD ROADSTER IN GOOD CONDI-
tion. new top and paint: terms. Lind
sey-Krough Auto Co. 2li z. Travis. CT.
1895.
FOR SALE-ALMOST NEW OAKLAND
six. driven only 100 miles; never been
touched by mechanics; six tires; price
$3.50, $500 cash, balance on time to re-
sponsible party. 324 Wyoming ST.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12
PRICES AT THE
UNCLAIMED FREIGHT STORE

DeVoe Reynolds Mcona and other brands inside
flnish and the Gate City outside white
AT 1925 PER GALLON
Interior and Spar Van gallon
automobile black enamel and top dressing 6O quart Asbestos roof
head 4e pound Pure ln oil boiled ST. gallon careys
wire 5o cents ba wire &c foot 6xofot felt
Small
throw patterns leather Davenport only
bufets
something only 81, 10y - WV 'e ' ~ '"pS'
of realb bargains
Mail orders promptly fled-esmates
SANTA FEE SALVAGE co.
416 and AIS E. Comperce St.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12
rnn sale MlsoELl ANKoys Fon SALE ms,
UNCLE SANS GOODS

5000 feet 6-nch and snch Redwood pipe, wire bound,
25c foot.
Wooden oil barrels SOC to $500 each.
Steel boilers 80 to 80 gallons, $3.50 to siH 90.
House blocks posts 6-inch to 12-inch =: ." !.
Telephone poles, $500 to $3.50 each.
Army gun racks, $3.50 to $3.50 each.
Tent stakes, 25c dozen.
Horseshoe and Star tobacco, SOC plug
Durham tobacco &c package.
Steel cots, $500 each.
Woven wire cots, SOC each.
Garbage cans, $1.50 each.
4inch, 5-nch and 6-inch pulleys, soc to 75c H. :.
and doube)
Bierce anchors. 6h feet long. $500 each.
Airpane propeliers, $40 each.
Camping bags 25c to SOC EACH
Shrimp bags (for fishermen) 10c each.
1000 assorted library books Toe each.
Bakers and cooks caps, 15c each.
Rubber aprons 81 90 each.
Rubber and covers, any size
Assorted lot of scrap linen, csc pound.
Assorted lot of electrical supplies, swit:h I'm
shades wire, etc.
Cotton sacks, 5 to 10 feet long, 75csup.
H. J. WAGENFEHR
Ills East Commerce Street
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12
WE HAVE

FOR SALE - ONE 81. PASSENGER
Cadillac suburban closed car in excel
lent condition. six cord castings. new
paint. Must lie seen to be appreciated.
For appointment call Crockett 1850.
MANFORD CADILLAC co.
FORD LIGHT DELIVERY AT THE
give-away price OF s125. Lindsey
Trough Auto Co. PA Z. Travis st. or,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12
50% DISCOUNT ON

Used auto parts for 500 different MOI
els Nash. Jeffery. willys-Knight. Over
land. Buick, StudebaSer. Maxwell. Chew
roiet. etc. S. A Auto wrecking Co. io2
Water st. Dave. Hanes. Crockett Issis
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12
USED CARS FOR SALE

ONE WHITE TOURING FOR SALE OR
trade on one-ton Ford truck 1871 East
Theo Ave.
Evening journal., 1923-01-22
JUROR FOUND
Ill ON STREET
Charles H. Otwell of Laurel,
Unconscious After Leav-
ing Court
UNWELL, HE WENT
OUT TO GET AIR

When the name Of Charles H. OF
well, aged 81. OF Laurel. was called
this morning in the United States
District Court. where he had been
summoned on the new panel of
jurors. he failed to respond. and the
Court ordered him set down as non
est
A few minutes later a man was
found lying unconscious on the side
walk in Shipley street. He apparent
~ had suffered a stroke. The police
ambulance was called and ne was
taken to the Delaware Hospital
where he was restored to conscious
ness. He proved TO be Mr.. Otwell.
il was feared at first that he had
suffered a paralytic stroke, but upon
examination this was not borne out
H will be taken to his home this
afternoon.
Mr.. Otwell had attended the court
this morning to serve as a juror but
suddenly Telling III he went out in
the street to get some fresh air. He
had gotten as far as S21 Shipley
street. when he became unconscious
and fell 10 the sidewalk. where
pedestrians found him.
Evening journal., 1923-01-22
COPS VOLUNTEER TO
PAY FOR SMASHED CAR

Superintendent OF Police Black
this morning denied that an assess
ment had been levied on members
OF the Bureau OF Police to pay for
the automobile which was smashed
several weeks ago AT Eighteenth and
Market streets by Patrolman Bishop.
who was at that time attached to the
police garage, and Stenographer
Minor. OF the attorney-generars Of
fee.
Some policemen have voluntarily
contributed TO a fund which is be-
ing collected to help defray the ex-
pense for repairs TO the car" said
Superintendent Black. but no one
is compelled to pay anything.
Sergeant Foreman through his
kindness in borrowing the car for
Minor. has run himself into debt to
pay for the damage done by Bishop
and Minor and it is very commend
able on the part Of those who are
coming to his assistance"
Patrolman Bishop, whose only
punishment so far, has been his
being transferred from duty az the
garage to street service. was sum-
mond before the Department Of
Public Safety last week, and the
directors are said to have endeavored
to persuade him to at least assume
a portion of the Indebtedness. but
Bishop is said 10 have declined TO
pay any amount OF the damage.
Evening journal., 1923-01-22
2 DOMESTIC RIFFS
PATCHED IN COURT

when Stanley snnrowski. charged
with non-support, appeared IN Mu-
niclpal Court this morning. both ne.
and his wife told the Court that they
had agreed to live together again.
J. Paul Green. attorney for
Snowski. said his client wanted The
case kept under ihc Courts obser-
walton; whereupon Deputy Judxe
Lynn placed a temporary order OF
SIS a week against him and CON
tinued the case until February %
Leslie Wilson, also charged with
non-support OF his wife and nve
children. agreed to provide his fam
lily with a home in Atlantic Cts.
where he is now employed. Mrs
Wilson said she would accept her
husbands offer providing he would
treat her right.
The Court placed a temporary or
der OF S200 a week against Wilson
and continued the case until Msrct
81. J. F. Frank Ball was counsel
for Wilson.
Evening journal., 1923-01-22
ASK $1,000 FOR
PINE NEIGHB0RH00D

The Pine Nelghborhood Associs-
ton is conducting a drive for $1,000
TO rebuild the childrens indoor win
ter field house. Plans for remodel
ing the building at Fourth and Pine
streets. have been prepared by SUI
perintendent Mack. OF ;he Park
Board. The Association Is endeav-
oring 10 provide a place in which
the children of that section can play
without having to use the streets.
Following is an excerpt from a
letter sent out by the Association:
The Pine Neighborhood Association
is organized 20 provide places in
which children Of this congested
district can grow up with a reason
able degree OF moral and physical
safety. The Association is doing good
work and the people OF the district
subscribe generously u the rum
mage sales and similar efforts to
raise necessary funds for maintain
ing the Association"
Contributions will be acknowleded
II sent to Joseph $. Wilson. treas
urer. p. o. Box ia. Wilmington,
Del
These citizens have endorsed the
associations plans TO raise funds;
n. A. Casperson, John a. Booker,
william A. Hannigan. Joseph s.
Wilson. David Snellenburg. Robert
Pennington. Harriet :. Bent Reese.
Renee dep. DUPONT Harvey. and
william c. Coke.
Evening journal., 1923-01-22
PICKS GEBHART FOR
P. M. AT H0CKESSIN
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 22.-sen-
ator L. Heislcr Ball today recon-
mended the appointment Of Fred
erick Gebhsrt for postmaster at
Hockessin. Del other applicants for
this position were j. A. Gormley.
and willard H. Dixon.
The recommendation Of Frederick
Dodson on Saturday for postmaster
9t Smyrna. which Senator Ball for
war6ed to the Post Office Depart
ment. will probably be sent 10 the
Senate within few days. The
President is expected to act prompt
~ on this appointment. and on that
Of Leroy W. Hickman, who has
been designated for postmaster at
Wilmington. Both nominations may
be sent 10 the Senate At the same
time. Action on Mr.. Hickman's
nomination would probably have
been taken last week. but for the
fact that President Harding has
been confined to his bed with a
severe cold.
Sentor Ball today cancelled an
invitation OF the Washington Stock
Exchange Board Of Trade dinner,
owing to a cold which he con-
.racted while on a visit TO Will
mington.
II was said at Senator Balls Of /
1ce that he expected TO so 10 Will !
nington on Wednesday to attend a /
Evening journal., 1923-01-22
TO PROBE CAUSE
OF "FLUNKING'
Board VIII Ttake Up Com
plant of High School
Pupils
TAKE EXAMINATIONS
AFTER LOW MARKINGS

The trouble at the High School
last Friday afternoon will be in
vestigated by the Board OF Public
Education at its regular meeting at
: o'clock today" said a member OF
the Board this morning. "and
propose 70 know what Is back OF
the trouble which caused the bpen
rebellion Of one hundred or more
pupils.
IT the teacher. or teachers. have
been unfair in their rating OF any
pupil I want to know it. on the
other hand II the pupils are in the
wrong the Board has a right to
know It and will take such steps as
will prevent a recurrence OF the
trouble.
Il am not prepared at this time
to censure either teachers or pupils.
but l will be before this investiga-
tlon Is finished"
Examinations OF pupils who fail
ed on their term averages began at
the high school this morning. In
cluded in those taking the exam
nations are about $50 members OF
the sophomore class. who were
"funked" by Professor Merkle
which caused the pupils who were
dissatisfied over their low markings
staging a demonstration against
Confined on Page Seven)
Evening journal., 1923-01-22
FEAR FOR SAFETY
OF RUSSIAN REFUGEES

MANILA. Jan. % Omitted Press. J
Fear for safety of seven Russian
ships carrying several hundred Rus
sian refugees, reported en- route
here from Shanghai. China, was ex-
pressed today.
Although fifteen ships we're re-
ported to have arrived at Linguayen
Gulf. 100 miles from Manila, reports
here were that seven others should
have reached the gulf on that day.
The ships originally were held at
Vladivostok by the soviet govern
ment. Their crews seized them and
took them TO Shanghai with some
so refugees from Siberia. They
were refused landing at Shanghai
and started for Manila where the
advance guard arrived Saturday.
An American destroyer has gone
to Linguayen Gulf and will escort
the fleet 10 Manila where II will he
held pending an investigation and
orders from Washington.
Evening journal., 1923-01-22
STRICKEN With
RARE MALADY
Man Suffers Sleeping Sick
ness Uncommon in
This Climate
BELIEVED BITTEN
BY TROPICAL FLY

Wilmington has a case OF En-
Cephalitis lethargics." or. as # Is
more commonly known. sleeping
sickness" The patient a man has
Been Isolated and is being given
treatment. Owing 10 the rarity OF
this disease IN this climate local
physicians are much Interested in
1he case.
Sleeping sickness" is a common
y disease IN the tropics and Is caused
10y the bite OF the tsetse fly. Just
how II originated here Is undeter-
= mined, but It Is thought possible that
one or more OF these flies might have
been brought to this city conceal
ed in bunches OF bananas. or other
-uropical fruit. and IL, wouil be we'll
for any person stung by bugs or fites
10 Immediately consult a ph yslcian.
While IL is possible a transmissible
disease It is not thought probable in
5his climate that others will h>ve
.1he disease unless bitten by one OF
these poisonous flies but every pre-
caution Is being observed.
The disease n taken In time ls not
t-uecessarily fatal. but II not treated
in time sends the patient into a state
o. coma resulting in death.
Evening journal., 1923-01-22
HARDING STAYS In
ROOM ANOTHER DAY

WASHINGTON. Jan. % Omitted
Press). - President Harding re-
mained In his room at the White
House today abandoning his inten-
tion to return TO his desk In the ex-
ecutive offices.
The Presidents condition IS much
improved. DR. Sawyer said. after a
call at the White House. but he ad-
vised the President to stay away
from his Office for another day that
he may make a complete recovery
before resuming his duties.
Senator Lodge and Watson, Re-
publican Senate leaders, expecting
TO find the President at work. called
at the executive office this morning
but the President declined to receive
hem in his room.
The naval and deficiency sppro-
prlstion bills were sent to the Preei-
dent today for consideration.
Evening journal., 1923-01-22
ASK FERRY DOCK
ON RIVER FRONT
Agitate for Short Run for
Wilmington-Penn's Grove
Boats
OPEN NEW STREET
OR USE TERMINAL

Extensive improvements 20 the
transportation facilities between this
city and Penn's Grove. y. j.. are be-
Ing advocated by Mayor Robert Kidd
and the council of the New Jersey
borough. The aid OF the Chamber
OF Commerce OF Wilmington VIII be
solicited. Il proposed that the vii
son Line ferry system and Philadel-
rhia-Wilmington steamboats, be op-
Grated from the Delaware river
front. thereby greatly shortening
the routes and making the trips he
tween the two points more frequent.
Some are advocating a Delaware
terminus for the Wilson Line AZ Edge
Moor. while the majority favor the
construction OF A term nal at the
foot OF Seventh or Eighth streets
on the Delaware River front. This
demand for a shorter route has been
created by the many motorists en-
route 20 the New Jersey Seashore
resorts using she Wilson Line boats
for transportation across the river.
These motorists became 50 numer-
Continued on Page Nine)
Evening journal., 1923-01-22
MOREHOUSE KLAN
SHAPES DEFENSE
Will Try TO Break Down
Murder Terrorism
Recital
; IDENTIFIED
AS "HOODED" MEN

COURTHOUSE. BASFROP. La
Jan. 22.-United Prcss)-The state
OF Louisiana today entered upon the
final chapter OF its attack on the
forces OF lawlessness that have ruled
Morehouse Parish and are held re-
sponsible for the barharous murders
of Watt Daniel and Thomas r. Rich
ards
simultaneously with Attorney Gem
pral a. v .Coro's statement that the
states investigation thus far showed
That The Eu Kiux Klan was respon-
sible for conditions IN Morehouse
Parish it was learned thar defec-
tives. other than those Of the Federal
Department Of Justice are AZ work
in this section. They are investi-
eating from the standpoint of those
accused OF the murders and other
crimes. all the evidence that has
been presented publicly.
Witness after witness has testified
the Ku Klux Klan played a prom
inent part in the hooded terrorism
OF the parish, but the announce
ment that Il is a finish fight has
Continued on Page Seven.b