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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-10-11
GIRLS WISH TO TAKE UP
AGRICULTURAL COURSE
Six In Pocomoke City High School
Express Desire To Take
Up This Work

The very practicability Of the agri.
cultural course is shown by the fact
that within the last few days no less
than six girls have expressed theil
desire to take Agriculture. Of course
there is the chance that the possibili-
ty of trip to Berlin next Wednesday
to judge Holstein cattle may be some
attraction. At that time Snow Hill,
Princess Anne, Berlin and Pocomoke
City will compete in selecting the
best class Of dairy cattle.
Unfortunately dairying is very
minor industry in this section so that
the boys have little material and op-
portunity to practice. Nevertheless,
Pocomoke feels pretty sure of giving
some other school a hard chase for
first place. The greater part of the
week has been spent on careful
study Of photography which shows
very clearly points on judging.
At least one practice judging trip
will be made before going to Berlin.
The willingness Of the merchants
and business men of town to furnish
samples and information relating to
agriculture makes the job of the ag-
riculture teacher interesting and de-
sirable. So far the high school is in
debted to the Eagle Mills and the
Peninsula Produce Exchange for
many samples of feed and seeds. The
Farm Bureau and the Worcester
County Fertilizer Company have also
generously given samples Of seeds,
feeds and raw fertilizer materials.
On two occasions it has been heard
that the acre of tomatoes of the high
school boys who took Agriculture
with Mr.. Graham last year have out
yielded any acre of their neighbors.
RobertP Payne reports sAthisgsAa also
does Wilson Sturgis and his father.
That means hard cash profit to the
boys as we'll as a great significance Of
them for the future.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-10-11
Episcopal Bazaar To Be
Held December Third

December third next is the date
set for the Episcopal bazaar. 1t will
be held in the Parish hall on Third
street. A number Of articles are now
ready, having been prepared in the in
term since the last bazaar.
The ladies of the church will meet
with Miss Cluff every Monday after
noon until the bazaar to complete the
work of having the tables filled with
fancy articles on the day of the sale
In the line of refreshments ice cream
and cake will be served.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-10-11

Revival services will begin in the M.
P. Church on Sunday evening at 7.3O
o'clock and continue for two weeks.
Miss Grace G. Jones, evangelist of
Baltimore, will preach each evening.
Miss Jones is highly recommended
by the pastors for whom she has con-
Quoted meetings.
She has conducted successful reviv-
al campaigns in the large towns and
cities throughout the country.
She uses no questionable or spec
tacular methods in her meetings but
breaches the old time gospel in the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-10-11
HALL GAINES 'ETERNAL
CITY" AT THE EMPIRE
Brilliant Array Of Players Enact
Famous Story.-Beauties Of
Rome In Big Film

A love that was born in a little
village and eliminated, after many
vicissitudes, in the aristocratic halls
Of Rome, amid luxury and splendor,
is wildly told in "The Eternal City,
which is coming to the Empire Thea
ter next Wednesday and Thursday.
George Fitzmaurice produced this
First National picture in Italy, with
a cast that includes five stellar play
ers-Barbara La Marr, Lionel Barry
.as6ss6 I3sxt Isytell Richard Rennett
and Montague Love.
This dramatic gem of a decade, "
as it has been described by one critic,
was filmed entirely in Italy, most of
the scenes being taken in the city of
Rome. In the background are visible
vistas of extraordinary beauty, the
beauty that can be found only in the
sunny land. Not only are the rare
landscapes, with their mountains
rivers and wealth of foliage on view,
but the panorama OF the camera has
caught many of the ruins for which
Italy is noted. There is the Appian
Way, the Coliseum with it's crumbling
walls, the Roman Baths, the Forum
and many other spots mentioned in
history.
The story ranges from the peace
full countryside to the hectic aristo-
cracy of Rome, with regiments of SOL
diers and thousands upon thousands
of "extras" taking part in the riot
scenes where the Facisit sweep every
thing before them.
Pictures to be shown other nights
of the week-Monday and Tuesday
"Drums of ,Fate," Paramount pic
ture with an all star cast. Friday anu
Saturday - Romance Ranch" star.
ring John Gilbert.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-10-11

power and demonstration of the
spirit.
Rev. J. T. Harrington will conduct
the song services and have charge of
the music. Mr.. Harrington has had
considerable experience along this
line in evangelistic meetings. He al
so plays we'll on a number of instru-
ments.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend these meetings. The Christian
people of the community are earnest
ly requested to cooperate, in this eff
fort to win the unsaved to Christ and
His kingdom.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-10-11

The time of printing makes it i'm
possible to give an account OF the
game between Pocomoke City and
Crisfield this week, but practice has
showed a, decided improvement in
dribbling and offensive playing by
the forward line.
The Democrat will have a full ac-
count of the game in next weeks
issue.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-10-11
Dick Porter Presented
With Silver Loving Cup

Dick Porter, the Oriole second base
man, was presented with a silver low
ing cup last Sunday afternoon just
before the game started with st. Paul.
Dick has the honor of being the
best hitter in the International
League. Jack Dunn believes if he had
not been out Of the game for month
on account of sprained leg, he would
have walked off with the home run
honors, he being in the lead when he
was hurt.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-10-11
Elders Elected For
Presbyterian Churches

The following have been elected
elders of the Pitts Creek Presbyterian
Church for the ensuing year: Joseph
T. Bosten, Beaver Dam; Elwood E.
Matthews, r. W. Lankford, w. j.
Scott, w. T. Belote, and James P.
Blaine, Jr., all of Pocomoke City.
Mr.. Lacy desires to announce that
he will fill his usual appointment at
Beaver Dam, tomorrow, Sunday Octo-
Der IL.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-10-11
Won,en's Clubs Will
Meet In Princess Anne

The sixth semi-annual convention
of the Eastern Shore District Mary
lend Federation of Women's Clubs
will convene in Princess Anne on Oc-
tober 16, 1924 at IL A. M. The Shore
land Club will be the hostess of the
day and they have arranged fine
program and luncheon for the occa-
sion. Delegates and friends are to
assemble at the Hotel Washington.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-10-11
REV.. W.LACY
SOON TO LEAVE
POCOMOKE CITY
Resigns As Pastor Of Presbyterian
Church Here.-Serves Church
Ten Years.
HAS ACCEPTED CALL
TO EMPORIA, ;vIRGINIA


Greek Presbyterian Church, this city
rendered his resignation at the regu-
lar morning service last Sunday. This
action was received by his congrega-
tion with a great deal of regret; and
as very few of his people were aware
of his intentions to. leave Pocomoke
City, it came as very great surprise.
Mr.. Lacy will remove to Emporia
Va, about the middle of November
next, a town of perhaps the same size
as Pocomoke, and where he feels that
his opportunities are better for ac-
complishment in his work.
The local congregation began to be
served by Mr.. Lacy ten years ago, his
resignation coming on the tenth ami
versary of his pastorate in this city
On the first Sunday in October 1914
he preached his first sermon in Pitts
Creek pulpit. During this time he
and his excellent wife have become
deservedly popular, and have made a
host of friends both in his church and
in the community at large.
Mr.. Lacy came here from Accomac
C. H. Previously, he had occupied
pulpits in Greenville, Ga, Port Nor
folk, Va, and Lisbon and Mt. Airy,
Maryland.
He is a native Of Lewisburg, w
Va, and his higher education was re-
ceived at Hampton-Sidney College,
where he was graduated in 1892. At
terward he pursued Theological
course at Union Theological Seminary
at Richmond, Va.
Mr.. Lacy will go on Tuesday next
to Hopewell, Va, where he will joir
the East Hampton Presbytery. He
leaves Pocomoke City with the best
wishes of the entire town and vicinity
He has been an influence for good
and his absence will be veritable loss
to the religious and social life of the
community. Both he and Mrs. Lacy
by their genial and kindly life have
made their stay here distinct asset
to the people, not only in their owr
particular religious denomination but
to all alike no matter what their af.
filiation. a.
Mr.. Lacy's ministration has beer
such as to demand support and com
mendation. His preaching has beer
sound and thoughtful. His private
life an example to the world at large
to follow. He will carry to any charge
he serves a wreath of orthodox teach
ing, and those who have called hin
will not regret having him in thei1
midst.
The Democrat joins with many 9th
ers in wishing him and Mrs. Lacy al
uninterrupted term Of delightful so
cial intercourse with those they are a
bout to become acquainted; and ma,
his ministrations as a preacher Of tn
gospel be crowned with eminent sue
cess.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Colmore E. Byrd have
issued invitations to the marriage of
their daughter, Miss Virginia Louise
to Godfrey Child.
The wedding will take place at noon
on Saturday, October 25th, in the
Presbyterian Church.
No invitation sent in town.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-10-11
WHAT'S GOING ON IN
THE CITY HALL
Water Department

Contract has been executed anC
Norman Shannahan will be in POGO.
moke City in the very near future te
work on the town wells. A determin.
ed effort will be made to get better
supply of water and also a much bet
ter quality.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-10-11
Dog Tax
Municipal Taxes

The citizens Of Pocomoke City will
likely be interested to know that more
than one-third of the tax accounts of
the 1924 levy were paid during Sep
tember, 1924.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-10-11
City Hall

Workmen have completed the con-
struction of an office on the first floor
of the City Hall which will be used by
the City Clerk and Collector. This
office is located in the rear of the Fire
Engine room; the entrance is on the
side of the building next to the vacant
lot belonging to E. w. Polk.
Dog Tax
About 225 dog tags have been is
sued by the Town Clerk. The reve-
rue from these tags amount to over
$z50.00.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-09
BOTTLES
COLLECTED AS
NEW FAD
Chinese Custom is Followed
Here in Display of
Odd Specimens.

The collection OF Chinese. snuff
bottles is a comparatively recent
fad in this country. In Pekin the
representatives of the various
embassies have always been rival
collectors Of these little bottles,
and several connoisseurs have writ
ten brochures on the subject. but
in the last few years a great inter
est in them has sprung up among
American collectors.
In Chinese households, one or
two OF them are usually laid on
the small table that stands on the
divan Of a Chinese reception room.
The occidental collector finds it
pleasant to use them in this way,
too-one or more little bottles of
especially fine carving or surface,
laid on a table where a guest may
take them in his hand. the others
arranged in a cabinet to show their
infinite variety.
Chinese stuff bottles are made of
porcelain. cameo glass, rock
crystal, jade. amethyst. carnelian,
chalcedony, sardonyx, chrysophrase,
turquoise, agate and cinnabar
lacquer. The exquisite technique
and wealth Of imagination that Is
laVished on them makes them a
delight as objects Of art, and they
have also an historical interest for
the collector whose pleasure it is to
trace the story of his possession.
Chineset art takes on a special
Significance when 1t Is remembered
that China was a cultured nation
centuries before the Christian era
Confucius, in the sixth century B.
c., lamented that Chinas Golden
Age had passed, and consoled him.
self by collecting the poems and
precepts Of the great men of
former times.
When Caesar was conquering the
savage tribes of Britain, the
Chinese were sending their cara
vans westward, laden with silks
for the luxurious Rome that he had
left behind.
In art, however, China reached
her highest point Of expression in
the Tang dynasty, and in the Sung
dynasty she elaborated the achieve
ments that the T'angs had &C.
complished. Thus, when art was
In its infancy in Europe, in China
it had already reached its culmina-
ton.
The Golden Age Of Chinese art
was under the Tang dynasty which
fell In the period from 61S-908 A. d.
The artists Of this time Welded
more readily to foreign influence,
but without any surrender of their
treasured nationalism. It was i'm
possible then, as now, to disturb
the integrity Of native character.
istics.
Greek and Persian influences are
very apparent in the work of this
period, and the inspiration of Bud.
dhism is pronounced. Conuuests
extended to the heart Of India, and
the domains of China became
greater than at any time in its
previous history. In art as in
civilization In general, the Chinese
were proving themselves able to
assimilate the forces that threat.
ened to conquer them, and such
national characteristics as had real
strength were preserved.
THE CoNNoISSEUR.
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the States should ratify this amend
ment because the present system is
chaotic. We cannot longer tolerate
this systm with its lack of uni.
formity and diversity Of standards,
unjust alike to the children who
labor and to well.meaning en-
ployers. Employers operating in
States with enlightened laws are
handicapped by competing with
manufacturers in States with less
stringent statutes.
The bugaboo of States rights has
been raised against this Constitu-
tional amendment, but that should
not Brighten us. These same cham
picns OF States rights voted for the
the Sixteenth amendment and for
the Eighteenth amendment, which
gave Congress the right to tax in
rOmes and to regulate the liquor
traffic.
Is not the growing child OF at
least equal Importance with taxa
ton and prohibition. What can be
more important to the national well
fare than throwing about the tender
developing child every safeguard
that the law can provide, so that
the young boy and girl may grow
to manhood and womanhood &C.
cumulating strength and joy?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-09
ADVENTlsTs TO DEDICATE
NEW CHURCH SATURDAY

One thousand Adventists are ex.
pected to attend the dedication Of
the Capitol Memorial Church, Fifth
and F streets northwest, tomorrow
afternoon, when congregations Of
all Seventh Day Adventists churches
in the District will Join with the
Capitol Memorial congregation at
special services. Prof c. 8. Long
acre, general conference leader, will
speak on 1.-THE Part the Church Can
Play In Making the World Better"
The history of the denomination
since the removal Of it's headquar-
ters twenty years ago from Battle
Creek, Mich. to Takoma Park. will
be read,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-09
CHILD LABOR IS
SLAVERY, SAYS
JACOBSTE|N
Former Professor Now In Con.
gress Asks blot Upon Civ
ilization" Be Wiped Out

The House has just passed an
amendment to the Consultation.
giving Congress the right to regu.
late child labor. Soon the measure
aOiH be taken up in the Senate,
and 10iU recsive IOidespreGd dis
cGssiOn. In the following article
the subject is discussed BY an Gss-
thortty, UhO, as a former college
prot bssor in tWo leading Mniver.
stiles, has 0iVem the question much
thought.
By MEYER JACOBSTEIN,
Member Of Congress from Now York.
Written for Cosmopolitan News Service.
Child labor Is q form Of human
slavery and is q blot upon our
modern civilization.
This human slavery is q product
OF greed, eelfishnesS. ignorance and
brutal economic forces. 1t must be
wiped out.
In some of our more enlightened
States child labor under sixteen
years Is forbidden. In other States,
principally in the South, 1t is for
hidden under fourteen years, and in
still others under twelve years while
In some States there are still no
restrictions whatsoever. In North
Carolina today a girl or boy Of
fourteen may be worked ten hours a
day and as many as sixty hours a
week. In five States there Is no
provision in the law to prevent the
night work Of children.
1,O6O,8 Children Work.
According to figures Of the Blu.
reau Of the Census there were In
1920 total OF 1.O60,S6 boys and
girls under sixteen at work In the
various Industries of the country.
That was a time Of Industrial de.
preston and many children were
out Of work. In normal times the
figure would be higher than this.
Over 100000 children under fit.
teen still toll YEARLY in cotton
mills, silk mills, wooden mills, shoe
factories, stores and other in.
dustries. These children, by in.
alienabe right. ought to be either
out In the sunshine at play or in
school. The factory, the mine, the
store, is no place for a child of
tender years. Any parent who has
seen these children at work. as /
have, is overcome with a sense of
pity and shame.
Twice. first in 1915 and again in
1919. Congress passed a law to
abolish child labor. In both in.
STANCES the law was declared un.
constitutional by the United States
| Supreme Court.
The only means left was to
amend the Constitution, giving Con.
gress the power to wipe out this in.
dustrial evil, which is Gripping and
| stunning the growth of future
citizenship.
The people in the legislatures of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-09
FOR AUTOS.
IS MADE BY
JEWS
Sought for Convention Of Con-
sumptives' Relief So
ciety Here

Need for the loan Of automobiles
to take delegates in attendance at
the twentieth annual convention of
the Jewish Consumptives' Relief
Society, which will convene here
May 30, for a four-day conclave, on
sightseeing trips about the National
Capital, was made known last night
at the final meeting Of the local
convention committee, composed OF
200 of the city's leading Jews. The
meeting was presided over by
Harry Sherry, general chairman,
and was held in the Eighth Street
Temple.
Prompt response was made by
members of the committee present,
but point was made by Chairman
Sherry that a good number of au.
tomobiles will be wanted for this
purpose and those who find 1t pos
Sible to cooperate are requested to
get in touch with Benjamin Brooks.
chairman Of the conveyance COM
mittee.
Plan Mass Meeting.
Decision was reached to hold a
monster public mass meeting on
Sunday afternoon, June /, as one
Of the features Of the convention.
At this time motion pictures will
be shown designed to enlighten the
public on how to prevent the spread
of tuberculosis. A nationally. famed
speaker will be present On Sunday
night a banquet will be held in
honor Of the convention delegates.
Chairman Sherry introduced DR..
Chain Spivak, secretary Of the so
ciety, who Is in Washington rela-
tive to convention details. DR..
Spivak told the members Of the
committee that after listening to
the various reports made he is con-
fident that the impending conven.
ton will prove to be the most sig
nificant ever held in the history
Of the society.
Program Entertains.
Regret was expressed that, owing
to illness, Mrs. William Bass has
requested she be permitted to re.
sign as chairman Of the registra.
ton committee. Mrs. Leonard
Schloss was chosen to succeed Ter.
Mrs. Schloss will be assisted by Mrs
Louis Kronheimer. Joseph l.. Tep.
per was appointed chairman Of the
program committee, succeeding
Louis Speigler. He will be assisted
by s. v. Gusack.
A program of entertainment was
featured by two violin selections by
Master Meyer Rather. youns
prodigy. and dainty Henrietta Flu
trosky, fancy dancer. Both Of the
artists were accompanied by Mrs
Samuel Norman and their efforts
were enthusiastically applauded by
members of the committee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-09
VOTE ON COAST
AUGURS WELL,
SAYS WILBUR
Does Not Mean That Johnson
Will Not Return to Senate,
Ayers Secretary
BY w. s. COUSINS.
Copyright, 1924, by Cosmopolitan
News SerVice.)

News SerVice.)
CLEVELAND, Ohio. May p
Complete Endorsement OF PRESIDENT
Coolidge and his policies in the race
of a strong native son appear IN
California, is seen by Curtis d.. WILL
bur, Secretary of the Navy, VINO To-
day made the following comment on
the results Of the California pri-
mary election:
1.-THE results of the California pri-
mary indicate very clearly that the
Republican voters of California are
not entirely satisfied with President
Coolidge, but are also satisfied that
Hiram Johnson has no chance to
win the Republican Presidential
nomination.
"It does not necessarily mean that
johnson could not be reelected
Senator from California 1t Is a re-
Election of the determination to sus-
tain the Administration, in the face
Of a strong native son appeal.
zone of the difficulties in Cali
fornia is that 1t has been easy for
Democratic voters to vote the Re-
publican ticket in the past. Thus.
where there was no contest In the
Democratic party the Democrats
voted the Republican ticket in large
numbers, and upset calculations
somewhat. All they had to do was
to write the word Republican" on
the roster before ballots were hand
ed to them. This law has been
changed 30 that hereafter the voter
must register his particular affilia-
ton in the participating general
election In order to participate in
the primary.
1.-THE vote in California, and the
steadily developing Coolidge senti-
ment all over the country, Is an
evidence of the fact that the people
believe that Coolidge is absolutely
determined to do what Is right, re-
gardless of the political considera-
ton, and that Is the kind Of man
they want in the White House, par
ticularly at this time, when so many
aspersions are being cast on men in
public office"
Outlining his policies with re-
spect to the naval oil reserves and
pending government Oil suits. Mr..
Wilbur said:
80 far as the Navy Department
Is concerned we are going ahead
with the naval oil prosecutions
with the idea that the Government
will be thoroughly protected by the
attorneys appointed to represent it..
We are cooperating in every pos
sible way In order that the Gov
eminent case may be fully prose-
cuted, and that the Government
may be successful. If possible.
I'VE are also cooperating with
the oil commissioners appointed by
the President, and, upon his au-
thority, we have requested them
to make a full investigation for the
purpose of determining the relations
of the Navy Department to the
naval oil reserve leases already in
effect and not under attack, and
also the Oil shale reserves. We are
particularly interested in the results
of the commissions inquiry into
the feasibility of securing royalties
from wells on adjoining property.
proportionate to the amount of oil
drawn from Government reserves in
lieu of drilling offset wells. This
commission is now on its way 20
the oil fields in California and