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Evening star., 1924-11-09
TEACHERS TO GIVE
DINNER TO GROUP
Will Honor Workers for Paw
Increase Bill at RauSCh-
er's Saturday.

A dinner in honor of all persons
who aided in the framing and the
passing of the teachers salary bill
will be given by District public
school teachers at Rauschers next
Saturday evening at 7 o'clock. The
dinner originally was scheduled to
have been given last year shortly
after the enactment of the new
teachers salary legislation. but was
postponed as result of the failure
of Congress to pass the appropriation
to put the new wage scale into effect.
The guests of honor will be Mrs.
Edith c. Paul, chairman of the legis-
lative steering committee of the
teachers organizations of the Dis
trict; Miss Selma Borchardt. Miss
May p. Bradshaw, Mrs. Frances M.
Butts, Miss Mathilde Eiker, Miss H.
May Johnson, Miss Annie Keliher,
Miss Ethel Prince and Miss NJ. Cert
rude Young. These women are all
teachers.
Anxiety Relieved.
when President Coolidge signed
the Keller bill the long struggle for
an increase in salaries of the teach
ers of the District of Columbia came
to a successful termination" said a
statement issued by the committee in
anxiety lest the bonus be cut off has
been relieved, as in every case this
sum has become part of the perma-
nent salary schedule. The group ba-
sic salaries have been substantially
raised, with an accompanying in
crease in the maximum salaries. AL
together the provisions of the bill
are generally satisfactory. and in
consequence the teachers are expert
encifg a very delightful sensation
of security. They wish to express
their gratitude and appreciation to
all who aided in the framing and the
passing of the bill, but above all they
wish to express their appreciation OF
the courageous stateSmanship of the
legislative steering committee of the
teachers organizations of the District
of Columbia.
'IThe women who formed this com.
mittee are all teachers. They have
Evening star., 1924-11-09

stood steadfastly for the interests OF
the teachers, their fellow workers,
for it must be remembered that the
bill is not strictly teachers salary
bill, but a system salary bill, carry
ing increases to all administrative e
positions as we'll. The members of
the committee have fought unfair
determinations; they have righted in
justice by amendment Upon the
death of the original bill, the Capper
bill, they inspired the provisions of
the Keller bill. Always, as all teach
ers among themselves well knew,
these women have been the power
behind the throne urging, informing,
creating sympathy, both public and
congressional, shaping the bill to the
needs of the teaching body.
The great mass Of teachers feel
that their appreciation, loyalty and
thanks for this long, untiring serv-
ice must find expression joyously and
publicly. The dinner will furnish
this opportunity. 1t is to be a din
ner given by teachers representative
Of all the teaching ranks to honor
cherished and admired body of WON
en- drawn from all the teaching
ranks"
Evening star., 1924-11-09
Ozone in Outer Atmosphere
May Affect Temperature of Earth
Local Astronomer Seeking to Determine Changes
Brought about BY Daily Variations of
This Rare Gas.

Upon the shifting fortunes of a
great elemental battle Of invisible
light waves. which is waged hourly
miles above the earth. may depend in
some measure the temperature Of the
world, according to DR.. C. j. Abbott,
physical astronomist Of the Smith
sonian Institution, who has just re-
turned after summer of observa-
tions at Mount Wilson, Calf.
Photographic observations were
made over a period of 50 days to de-
termine the variations in the curtain
of ozone In the high atmosphere as
compared with the known variations
OF the radiation Of the sun. DIR. Abbott
Will tabulate these records during the
Winter.
Steps in Theory.
The theory upon which he is work
ing is as follows: e
1. The earth obtains heat by radia-
tions from the sun in the form of Wis
ible light waves. 1t sends into space
an approximately equal amount of
Evening star., 1924-11-09
MASONS CELEBRATE
CENTENNIAL EVENT
Founding of New Jerusalem
Lodge Hundred Years Ago
Being Commemorated.

New Jerusalem Lodge, No. 8, F. A.
a. NJ, of the District of Columbia.
is celebrating this month the Tooth
anniversary of it's founding. 1t was
constituted November =, 1924. A
coincidence is that Just before the
day on which the lodge reached it's
Tooth birthday its membership paSse ed
the 1000 mark, the 1,000th member
being added September 80, 1924.
There are living six members of more
than so years standing, among whom
are one past grand master and one
past deputy grand master. The lodge
has three living past grand masters
Harrison Dingman, who served in
1889; William G. Henderson, in 1900,
and c. c. Coombs. in 1922.
Promoter of MnsOns.
The lodge has always been alive"
and has taken a prominent part in
the Masonic activities of the District
of Columbia. In conn ection with the
project for a new Masonic temple
New Jerusalem Lodge has as one of
its members the man who at the time
OF the inauguration of the project
was grand master. and gave express
sion to the conviction which had been
growing for years that Masonry
should erect a temple which would
adequately meet the requirements of
I've fraternity anu at tne same time
serve as a fitting monument in the
National Capital to the greatness of
the fraternity of this country.
Three Functions Planned.
In celebration of the attainment of
the age of 100 years the lodge has
arranged for three functions-one to
be held in the lodge room and two,
OF more social character, at the
City Club. The first will be Novem-
ber 13, which is the first regular
meeting after the actual date of it's
birthday, at which time, after the
routine business, a program of exer-
cises has been arranged, with partic-
ular attention being paid to the past
officers of the lodge.
On the 18th there is to be a
banquet exclusively for members at
the City Club. At this banquet the
Evening star., 1924-11-09

heat through radiations of it's own in
the form of invisible infra-red rays
about half way in length between
light waves and radio waves.
2. These infra-red rays are inter-
fered within their passage into space
by a curtain of ozone which is con-
stantly forming and being destroyed
somewhere near the outer edge Of
the earth's atmosphere. This ozone is
thin blue-colored gas. which is
formed by the action on oxygen of
certain very short ultraviolet rays
of the sun which are invisible. 1t is
destroyed almost as rapidly as it is
formed by certain other very short
sun rays. Ozone, which has a chloro-
orm-like odory so strong that it can
be detected when present in one part
to million parts of air, consists
OF three atom molecules. rather than
two atom molecules, as does oxygen.
3. With variations in the radiation
Of the sun from day to day, the ae-
tivity of the sun rays creating and
Evening star., 1924-11-09
3OOAT B.Y.P U. BANQUET
Secretary Wilbur Is Among Speak
ers at Function.

More than. 800 persons attended
banquet last night of the Columbia
Federation Of the Baptist Young Peo-
pies Union, held in honor OF the
Philadelphia branch of the organiza-
ton, at the Lee House.
Speeches were delivered by Secre-
tary of the Navy Wilbur, Howard
Green, Isaac Cans, Rev. P. Roland
Wagner, Rev. H. w. o. Millington
and Dean William A. Wilbur Of
George Washington University. The
was John Ruthen.
Evening star., 1924-11-09
FALL PROVES FATAL.
Service Station Employe Dies From
Injuries.

Francis Gardner, 80 years old, OF
Glen Carlyn, Va, died yesterday at
Emergency Hospital from injuries
sustained Thursday in fall from the
second-story window of the Olds-
mobile Service Station, at 1925 L
street, where he was employed.
Gardner had left pair of over
alls on the roof above the window
to dry after a washing, and was
reaching up for them when he lost
his balance and fell to the ground.
Coroner hewitt issued a certificate
of accidental death. The injured man,
before lapsing into inconsistencies
told Of the details of the accident.
Evening star., 1924-11-09

Edna Ferber, known as one of the
most successful among American
woman writer's of today began her
career at the age of II, just after
leaving high school, as reporter on a
newspaper in her home town of APP
pleton, Wis.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-21
Interesting Letter From
Former Pocon,okiar1

A very interesting letter from Mrs.
Mary Landing Gullett, formerly of
Pocomoke City, tells of the very cred
table showing of her children at
school. They have singularly honor
ed themselves by conscientious appli-
cation to their work, and have receiv-
cd distinctions far above the average.
Margaret has already received a
degree at Ohio State University,
Columbus, Ohio. Lucille has entered
Parker Institute, New York, in prep
aration for Wellesley College. Will
mer, the only son. is cadet at West
Point and will graduate in another
year. He recently was honored by
beingmade captain; also was appoint
ed Second Battalion Commander,
which places him in command Of four
companies.
This speaks volumes for these
Young people and they are to be con-
graduated on their accomplishments.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-21
WORCESTER COUNTY .
FLOAT GETS PRIZE
Constructed AT Tull's Shipyard And
Used In Severn River Bridge
Opening Pageant.

About 10000 people journcyed to
Annapolis last Saturday to be present
at the formal opening of the concrete
bridge built by the State over the
Severn river.
The program for the day contained
many enjoyable features. There were
speeches, parades, athletic events,
lunches, and other diversions.
Worcester county was represented
in the big historical pageant and re-
ceived prize for presenting the best
float viewed from the angle of artistic
reproduction. This float was prepar-
ed at Tull's shipyard, this city, and
sponsored by the Ladies' Club Of the
county. 1t was fully described in last
Saturdays issue Of the Democrat.
Those in charge are to be congratu-
lated upon both their patriotism and
their success. The ashore" came off
we'll, since Cecil obtained the prize
for the float presenting the best idea
from a historical standpoint. It is
hard to down Eastern Shoremen as in
every project they are up and doing.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-21
TWO FIRES ENGAGE
ATTENTION OF FIREMEN
One AT Rome Barnes Residence,
Market Street, And The Other
AT Hallwood, Va.

Two fires have engaged the atten-
tion of the local department within
the last few days-one at home, the
other at Hallwood, Va.
The one in Pocomoke City occurred
last Saturday morning at the home of
Rome Barnes out Market street. He
states he has no idea as to the origin
of the blaze. 1t damaged him con-
siderably, but he thinks his loss is
fully covered by insurance.
The fire at Hallwood destroyed one
barrel factory and part of another.
There is some feeling that this was
the result of incendiarism, as fires
have been frequent in that section,
an din buildings of that character.
The Pocomoke big truck hooked on
to the tank at the railway station and
did most efficient work. The call
came about 1.45 A. NJ, and the run
down was made without accident or
delay.
Pocomoke is always ready to lend
a helping hand to those out of luck,
and to none more than to our neigh
Dor Virginians.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-21
SPIRIT OF IMPROVEMENT
ABROAD in THE AIR
Building And Construction Forges
Steadily Ahead. - Property Hold
ers Frightening Up Premises

J. w. Singleton, proprietor of the
l. H. Merrill gents furnishing en-
porium, is improving the looks of his
store front by frightening it up with
a coat of paint.
The State Roads Commission treat
ed the bridge this week to a white
washing, and it now presents a clean
refreshing appearance.
Property holders are laying side
walks in cement on Walnut street.
The Presbyterians have covered the
old roof of the church manse with
asbestos shingles.
Capt. "Jimmy" Young is driving a.
head on the new building to take the
place of the old one burned at the
corner of Walnut street and Clarke
avenue, same to be occupied by Geo.
H. Evans and Ennis Shoe repairing
shop.
The Electric & Ice Manufacturing
Company is progressing rapidly with
placing the street lights on Market
street.
Ounce Ashburn now has seven
houses in course of construction on
Clarke avenue extended. 1t is rumor-
ed he will make an effort to induce
the City Council to light that part of
the town in the same manner as Mar
ket street will be Illuminated, and to
have the Telephone Company run
their lines into the rear of the resi-
dences recently built there.
Ray V. Gladding has made a really
attractive place of the Townsend
building, and is ready for business.
w. H. Clarke & Co., will push their
building to a speedy completion.
These and many minor operations
show that Pocomoke City is on the
jump, and the spirit of improvement
is abroad in the air.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-21
Rotary Club Delegates To
Toronto Report Big Time

A card from Ounce Ashburn, who
is on a trip to Toronto, Canada, to
attend the big Rotarian Convention
reports "big" time. He did not just
say what that "big" time included;
but as he is we'll over the border and
outside the twelve mile limit, it might
mean most any old thing.
This convention is one Of the great
occasions in the Rotary organization.
Four members of the local club
made the journey to our British
neighbor. These were Merrill Wal
ters, president of the local club, DR..
Norman Sartorius, Ounce Ashburn,
and R. l. Lednum. No doubt the trip
was we'll worth the cost.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-21
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
in REGULAR SESSION
Unusual Number Of Bills Ordered
T. Be Paid AT Meeting Held
Tuesday Last

w. H. Price, attorney, services ans
expenses Lat. Road Bond issue, 5000
King Bros, printing Lateral Roat
Bonds, $47.50.
Atlantic & Pacific Store, supplies
for Court House, $3.50.
Pocomoke Foundry and Machine
Works, work road machinery, $6.57
J. w. Holland, work, roads, $61.75
w. T. Mason, work, roads, SHOTS
Leroy Smith, 1924, local registrar
January, February, March, $16.45.
Edwin S. Hargis, 1924 local regis
trar, JAM, Feb,. Mar, $3.50.
DR.. F. w. Wilson, 1924 local regis
trar, January, February, March
$56.75.
w. o. Payne, 1924, local registrar
January, February, March, $40.
w. o. Payne, 1928, local registrar
October, November, December, $500
S. H. Elec. 1t. and P. Co., for Court
House and Jail, $25.54.
The Berlin News, advertising
$15.25.
The Corddry Co., supplies for Court
House and Jail, $7.67.
A. P. Shockley, work, roads, $45.75
C. H. Burbage, work on roads
$4,000.
Curtis Murray, work on roads
$7.1S.
E. T. Brittingham, work on roads
$500.
Asher Moore, work on roads, $97.14
R. T. Shockley, work on roads
$63.s5.
James p. Johnson, work on roads
s9s.75.
w. C. Wilson, work on roads, $24
A. C. Riley, wood for Court House
$3.50.
C. w. Jones, work on roads, $93.
j. w. Holland, work on roads
$S6.O4.
w. T. Mason, work on roads, $67.7s
Coates Garage, oil and gas, SITS
H. L. Burbage, work on roads, $14
P. d. Cottingham & Co., supplies
for Court House, $4.05.
VIM. Goodman, supplies for Misc
o. D c., $3.50.
D. H. Bradford & Son, work or
road and road machinery, $1,000.
E. James Tull and others, expenses
Of float, $314.28.
Levin T. Jones, work on roads, $28
Geo. F. Hudson, work on roads
s66.5O.
James D. Smack, work on roads
$1,000.
Jesse P. Turner, work on roads
$24.OO.
c. H. Burbage(w on roads, $50
Robert T. Sholkley, work on roads
$29.75.
Geo. johnson, work on roads, $18
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-21
SELLS ANTIQUE CHAIR
FOR sum OF $25000
Mrs. E. w. McMaster Reaches High
Water Mark In Price Received
For Old Piece OF Furniture

Mrs. E. w. McMaster has prob
ably reached the high water mark il
this section in the price She received
this week, for a piece of antique fur.
niture.
She has long had in her home al
Sunnyside Farm, near Pocomoke
City, an old chair of the Sheraton
style of make. This could have been
used either as sitting room or a
dining room piece. 1t is high back
rather plain, and with upholstered
seat; but w. W. Montgomery, ESQ.,,
Of Philadelphia, thought enough OF
it to offer Mrs. McMaster two hun
dred and fifty dollars; and it is now
his property.
The chair is one of a set of six,
which was originally owned by the
Montgomery family, of which Mrs.
McMaster is lineal descendant, and
dates back as far as ITO. The home
of this family was at Egl;nton, Pa,
and Mr.. Montgomery has also recent
ly purchased this.
He is now on hunt for those six
chairs and will pay for each as much
as Mrs. McMaster got for hers.
Two others he has already obtain
ed, they having been in the Gill fami-
ly, of Trenton, N. j., also of the
Montgomery's. Two others were sold
Montgomerys. Two others were sold
by different branches of the name to
Jew peddlers, and Mr.. Montgomery
is now searching far and wide for the
lost articles. The remaining one Of
the set is in possession of Samuel
Watson, of Glencoe, ILL.,, who has not
yet persuaded himself that he is not
as much attached to the piece as is
Mr.. Montgomery.
No doubt the new owner of Egg
linton, is desirous of assembling as
much Of the old furnishings as pos
sible, and, with means at his COM
mand, would make the place very at
tractive if restored in all it's belong
ings.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-21
Grand Visitation To
Crescent Chapter, O. E. S.

Crescent Chapter o. E. S. will en-
tertain the Grand Officers of the
Maryland Grand Chapter Monday
evening, June %. Among the dis
tinguished visitors will be the worthy
grand matron, the worthy grand pa
tron, grand conductress and other
high officers and members. An inter-
esting program is being arranged for
this evening and the local chapter is
preparing for a most entertaining
session. The next regular meeting
will take place September 9Th as
meetings of the chapter are suspend
ed during the months Of July and
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-21
Rehoboth Ladies Will
Glue Supper And Festival

The ladies of old Rehoboth Presby-
terian Church will hold supper and
festival on the church lawn on Thurs
day evening, June 26, beginning at
$50. The menu will include fried
chicken, soft crabs, oystersi meats,
and all the delicacies of the season.
Ice cream and cake VIII also be serv-
ed. The public is cordially invited.
All are assured of a generous meal
served in true old Eastern Shore
style.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-21
Bishop Davenport Will
Visit St. Martins Church

The Rt. Rev. George w. Davenport,
D. D., Bishop of the Diocese of Eas-
ton, will hold service in old st. Mar
tins Episcopal Church near Friend
ship, Nd, next Sunday afternoon,
June %, at 8 o'clock, following his
visitation to St. Pauls Church, Ber-
lin, in the morning.
This service in the ancient church
of Worcester parish is an annual af-
fair Of interest to lovers of Mary
lands early history, and it is custom
arily attended by the people of the
countryside, and by visitors from dis.
tant neighborhoods.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-21

E. James Tull, Mayor of Pocomoke
City, died at his home, corner Laure
street and Clarke avenue, at $50 P
NJ. last Tuesday, aged 7s years, the
immediate cause of his death being
pneumonia.
Mr.. Tull had not enjoyed the best
of health for several years, but his
ndomintable energy, strong vitality
and devotion to his many duties, had
kept him on his feet, when many
times he should have remained
housed.
Just prior to what proved to be his
last illness, he suffered an attack
which had confined him to his bed for
some days. The indications then
pointed to a mild case of pneumonia.
He, however, recovered sufficiently to
appear again on the streets and at
tend to his many duties. One of the
last calls upon his attention was the
preparation of the historical float
prepared to form part of the parade
which took place at the formal open
ing of the Severn river bridge. The
distinctive feature of this was mod
ell of the prison ship La Dolphine. 1t
is interesting to know that this float
took the first prize considered from
the standpoint of an artistic produc-
ton.
Overtaxing and exposing himself
so soon after his indisposition, he
suffered a relapse which proved too
much for his strength and he sue
cumbed on the date above mentioned.
Mr.. Tull was born in January,
1851, and was, therefore, 73 years of
age. HIS birthplace was Somerset
county, and his parents were the late
John C. and Jane F. Tull. He re-
ceived what education he acquired
from the public schools. Very early
in life he came to Pocomoke City,
then Newtown, and entered the en-
ploy of the late VIM. J. S. Clarke,
pursuing the trade of shipbuilder.
The remainder of his life was devoted
to this work, and at the time of his
demise he was owner and proprietor
of the ship yard he had entered forty
five years ago as an apprentice.
He gained more than a local repu-
tation as builder. His yard turned
out all sorts of craft, from the bat
teau to the steamer, the pleasure
yacht, and the many masted sailing
vessel. His work was noted for its
staunchness, beauty, and thorough
ness; and his industry has gained for
Pocomoke City a creditable place in
the shipbuilding world.
Mr.. Tull's life has been one of
strict attention to business. This
characteristic, together with many
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-21
Catches 80 Pound Drum
OFF Wallop's Beach

]. Frank Wilson landed a thirty
eight pound drum at Wallop's beach
this week. This, of course, is a fish
story. It is not stated whether the
big fellow was captured beyond the
twelve mile limit or not. Under GER
tain circumstances the whole world
takes on an enlarged aspect; ones
personal worth and wealth is unlimit-
ed; and there is a rich and rosy at
mosphere embracing everything and
everybody.
However, this drum is hard to beat
and Mr.. Wilson is ready to face the
music, when doubling Thomases want
to be shown.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-21
Virginiaao Start Stone
Road AT Maryland Line

Preparations are now being made
to project one and one-half miles oil
stone road into Virginia territory
starting from the Maryland line.
Rather a big programme is being
urged in road construction in this
state, and every mile will rebound ts
big advantage to the trading inter
ests of Pocomoke City. Let the good
work go on.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-21
ReU. Bell Spends Week
At Clergyn,an's Retreat

Rev. G. V. Bell, rector of St. Mary's
Episcopal Church, this city, spent last
week at a Clergyman's retreat, Don
aldson's School, Leicester, Howard
county, Md.
The purpose of the meeting was to
further spiritual growth by series
of talks, lectures, prayers and quiet
hours. Mr.. Bell reports a most en-
joyable and profitable season.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-21
Four Pocor7oke Churches
Observe Child'en's Dag

Children's Day was observed in
four of the local churches on Sunday
last. These are great occasions for
the young folk, and, as the future de-
pends upon present generations, il is
highly important the youth be train-
ed in morals as we'll as in anything
else. Collections were large but ex-
act amounts are not known owing to
failure of all the churches to report.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-21
Pocomoke Boy Wins
Laurels At State College

John Lang, of Company B., son of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. X. Lang of this city,
has the distinction of being high point
man in the Military Athletic competi-
tion held during the week of June I'd.
His total in the four events, bar
vault, running high and broad jumps,
and the dash against time, II As sec
onds, was 47O out of possible 480
points.