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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27
SECOND LYCEUM
NUMBER ENJOYED
The Freeman Hammond Company
Give Delightful Entertainment
Tuesday Evening

The Freeman Hammond Company
consisting of Freeman Harmon him,
self, his wife, and Miss Boyd, gave q
very delightful entertainment or
Tuesday evening in the Empire Thea
ter, to very fair audience.
The program was musical and dra.
matte. Mrs. Hammond, as vocalist
and violinist, was most pleasing in the
quality Of her voice, the touch Of he,
violin, and in the choice of her Sc.
lections. M
Mr.. Hammond's tenor voice har,
monized with hers and Miss Boyd's in
the trio pieces, and Miss Boyd's &C.
compartment on the piano was a dis.
tinct aid to the renditions.
Two very charming sketches were
staged by Miss Boyd and. Mr.. Ham
mond, in which a high degree of his
trionic talent was displayed.
Mr.. Hammond's portrayal of two
distinct and almost diametricaly Apo
site characters in the same piece was
cleverly done. Miss Boyd's assumption
of the rich girl in the first sketch and
the very poor one in the second,
showed versatility of a high order.
This company seconded very salts
factorily the favorable character of
the first number Of the winter course,
and the public can rest assured that
the remaining engagements will be of
the same character. They should be
patronized, since the committees
whole endeavor is to give Pocomoke
an opportunity to attend creditable
performances - the mosney making
consideration being entirely elmi-
mated.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27
Local Real Estate
Dealer Makes Sales

Activity in the real estate business
is indicated by two sales made by F.
E. Hudson, real estate broker of this
city.
He has just disposed of the Gala
han property, better known as the
Churn place, to w. T. Benson, a far
mer of near town.
Mr.. Benson's farm was also sold to
Mr.. Churn. Another sale was report
ed by Mr.. Hudson Of Peter G. Arm
strong's property in what is known as
Bedlam, the purchasers sbeipg o. M
Purnell and J. B. Robins.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27
Robert w. Hancock
Died Suddenly Friday

Robert w. Hancock, living with his
daughter, Mrs. S. T. Ward, near Good
will, died ON Friday of lass week, aged
II years, his death being due to para
lysis.
Funeral services were held on Sat-
urday last at. Goodwill, conducted by
the Rev. D. B. Prettyman, interment
being made in the Goodwill cemetery.
Mr.. Hancock is survived by widow
and four sons: William and Milton,
living at Goodwill; Raymond at Snow
Hill; and Clifton, at Princess Anne.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27
Oldest Colored Man
Hereabouts Dies

William Schoolfield, an aged color
ed man Of this vicinity, well known as
belonging to the. long ago, died last
week.
William lay claim to being 104
years old. His exact age is probably
a mystery, but members of the School
field family to whom he formerly be-
longed, place him among the mona.
generians, his age approaching 81:
William was one Of his kind that
has nearly disappeared. He was the
old-time darkey, and the species is
different from the modern man of his
race. "Tempora mutantur ct muta-
MUIR"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27
Conference For Mothers
And Children Dec. 29th

A conference for mothers and young
children will be held in this city, in
DIR. Sartorius' office on Monday De-
cember 10Th from TO o'clock.
On the morning of the Both of De
cember from 10. to IL o'clock con-
ference for colored mothers and chill
dren will be held in the church on Ok
ford street in Pocomoke.
These conferences are conducted by
the Bureau of Child Hygiene of the
State Department of Health in CO.
operation with the Worcester County
Chapter, American Red Cross.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27
GREAT PH0TOPLAY !
TO Be SHOWN HERE
CHRISTMAS NIGHT
''The Covered Wagon VIII Be The
Feature Holiday Attraction AZ {
Empire Theatre ii.
HIGHLY ENTERTAINING s,>
AND EDUCATIONAL FILM

One of the greatest photoplays ever
made, will be the popular verdict
when the motion picture public sees
James Cruces colossal Paramount
production, "The Covered Wagon
which will be the feature at the EN-.
|pire Theater Christmas night and
Friday, December 18th. That is the
prediction made not only by Mr.
Cruz himself, but by those who have
seen the picture and who hail it for
it's bigness, impressiveness and extra
ordinary realism. l.
Perfect realism, strong love
theme, tremendous dramatic action,
thrills that are utterly unlike the or
binary sort; a background of real
newness to the screen, where the
camera has never before been ground;
all these facts, coupled with the
splendid cast of virtually, 5000 men
and women, certainly indicate pic
turc that is worthy Of any directors
enthusiasm.
The story with the vast sweep of
the western plains for background, a.
cross which wind the covered wag-
ons" with their human freight, is es-
sentially good picture material. The
plot is dramatic with the interest well
sustained, and the story unfolds like
q stirring panorama of an earlier day.
The theme deals with the adventures
of gallant young officer Of the A
merican army forced by a rivals
enmity to clear his name of an unde-
served stain, that of being cattle
thief, and to win his bride under
heavy difficulties. j.. Warren KERR
gan is the man, Lois Wilson, the girl,
and Alan Hale the scheming villain.
This trio does the major part of the
acting, and to them along with the
director, goes the credit for this SUI
perb production. Others in the east
are Charles Ogle, Ernest Terrence,
Tully Marshall, Guy Oliver and John
Fox.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27
POLITICAL BATTLE
FOR POSTMASTER
OF PRINCESS ANNE
According To Rumor R. Mark White
Wins Coveted Position Old Or
ganization Driven To Cover
FACTION HEADED BY HARRY
+. PHOEBUS VICTORIOUS

An announcement, coming from the
very best of authorities on Friday Of
last week, stated that r. Mark White,
present county treasurer Of Somerset
county, had been named as postmaster
of Princess Anne, and would assume
his duties as soon as the appointment
was confirmed by the United States
Senate. Mr.. White will succeed Earle
B. Polk as postmasterd and relieve
Paran L. Jones who has been acting
postmaster since Mr.. Folks term ex-
pired about year ago.
With this announcement there came
to an end one of the prettiest battle
royals ever staged in Somerset county
for the political leadership of the Re
publican party, with Harry 7. Phoe-
bus, recently defeated candidate for
Congress from the First Congression-
al district, finishing in the role of the
new leader of the party destinies in
Somerset county. and the old Duer-
Beauchamp organization forces driven
to cover, and defeated, thus removing
L. Creston Beauchamp, former States
Attorney from this lofty position
The Princess Anne postmastership
has been in contention for over
year, since the expiration of Mr..
Folks term At that time Paran L.
Jones, backed by the Beauchamp or
old organization forces failed to pass
the necessary examination, but was
named as Acting Postmaster, to serve
until the postmaster was named.
A new examination was called, and
r. Mark White and John Holland,
present Road engineer, entered the
fight for the coveted position. The
old Republican organization forces,
led by Mr.. Beauchandp, seeing they
could not make their first choice, Mr..
Jones rallied to the support Of Mr..
Holland, while the opposing forces,
led by Mr.. Phoebus, supported the
candidacy of Mr.. White. 81
Then began the battle royal, with
no quarters given, for it soon became
apparent that the fight was not wheth-
Ter Mr.. Holland or Mr.. White should
be the new Princess Anne postmaster,
but whether Mr.. Phoebus should take
over the reins of leadership of the
Republican party in Somerset county,
thus relieving Mr.. Beauchamp from
further duties along this line.
The battle was carried to ex-Sena-
tor William p. Jackson of Salisbury,
and large delegations supporting both
organizations appeared before him
and gave their arguments favoring
their respective candidates and both
sides were claiming victory until the
final announcement of Mr.. Whites ap-
pointment reached Princess Anne on
Friday.
So a new king has been crowned
in the Republican ranks, and by secur-
ing the appointment of his candidate,
Mr.. Phoebus has demonstrated his
power and influence, and, will, no
doubt, be recognized as the leader of
the party in Somerset county in the
future, as the old organization forces
could not make the grade"
"The king is dead! Long live the
Kingw-Marylander and Herald.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27
EASTERN SHORE
SOCIETY OFFERS
PRIZE FOR ESSAY
WIN Give $40 To Worcester Boy Or
Girl For Best Historical Sketch
Of Eastern Shore.
LIKE SUM WILL ALSO BE
GIVEN IN OTHER COUNTIES

The Eastern Shore Society of Bal
timore City; is offering prize Of $40
to the high school boys and girls for
the best historical sketch of the East
ern Shore, the essay to deal with the
Colonial period ending July A, 1776.
=. In offering it, the Society has the
following to say:
ssToo little has been done to call at
tention to the glorious history and
traditions of the Eastern Shore. We
all know that our section of the State
has always played most important
role, but not sufficient honor and re-
spect have been paid to the memory
Of those Eastern Shore men and wom-
en- who were creative factors in Mary
land history. :
ssThe Eastern Shore Society is de-
sirous of stimulating interest in all
such matters and with that end in
view is, for the third time, offering
prizes to high school boys and girls
Of the Eastern Shore for historical
contributions. The terms of the con-
test are as follows:
"a prize of $1,000 is to be awarded
in each county of the Eastern Shore
for the best historical sketch written
by a student Of that county.
ssT'he article must be written in its
entirety by member Of the class of
1925 of one Of the high schools Of that
county.
ssIt must deal with the Colonial Per-
Tod ending July 4, 1776.
cit must. either be biographical
sketch of one of the residents Of that
county or of some one very closely
associated with it, or it must deal with
some event or events directly concern
ed with the history Of the county.
at must be between 1000 to 1900
words in length.
ct must be submitted to the COM
mittee on or before February Is, 1925
Send all essays and communications
concerning contest to George 4. Rad
cliffe, chairman Historical Essay Com
mittee, Fidelity Building, Baltimore,
Maryland.
"A special additional prize will be
given for the best sketch submitted in
the contest, irrespective of the county
from which it comes. III
aThis offer of prizes is in continual
ton Of policy begun in 1928 by oul
Society, resulting in widespread inter
est and in the submission Of creditable
sketches from large number of stu.
dents on the Eastern Shore.
"The prizes to the successful con-
testants Of previous years were pre-
sented at the beautiful home of the
Maryland Historical Society in Balti-
more. Suitable arrangements will be
made again for the presentation OF
prizes offered in the present contest
ssThe success of these contests will
doubtless lead to more ambitious eff
forts on the part Of the Eastern Shore
Society. They have a number Of plans
in mind for attempting to present in q
way they think will be interesting
noteworthy and picturesque features
in the life Of the Eastern Shore"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27

Mr.. Julius Fisher, of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, is spending the
Christmas holidays with his parents
in this city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27
Annual Christn,as Dance
To Be Thursday Evening

The annual Christmas dance given
by the young men of .Pocomoke City
will be held in the City Hall Thursday
evening of this week. Music will be
furnished by Hartley's Collegians, a
well known orchestra from Washing
ton, D. C.
This paper goes to press tod early
to give full particulars but it is sure
the affair will be most enjoyable
one and well attended. Admittance
will be by card only.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27

Z Ia
Miss Alicia Hopkins of Onancock
is the guest of Mrs. James Dryden.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27

Mrs. Jennie Dey, Of Jersey City, N
j., is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. G.
Landing on Second street.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26
MISS GILBERT HONOREE
AT LUNCHEON

Miss Mary Gilbert, bride-elect of
the month, was the honor guest at
the beautiful luncheon given by Mrs.
Ed Gilbert on Friday.
A cloth of madeira embroidery was
used on the prettily appointed table,
whose central adornment was low
bowl of pink and blue ragged robins
and larkspur.
A large white bell of tulle was sus-
pended over the chair of the pretty
bride-elect. This was showered in
asparagus fern, and had white
streamers of tulle extending to each
arm of the chair. A kewpie bride, in
tulle veil, with tiny shower bouquet,
further marked her place.
The place cards were painted in
bridal symbols and the favors were
small golden bells tied in white tulle.
Covers were laid for Mrs. Walker
Glenn, of Monroe, La, Mrs. q. A.
Terry, of Atlanta, Miss Ella Eppes,
of Knoxville, Tenn, Mrs. Grady Con.
way, Mrs. Carl Hester, Mrs. j. J.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26
Miss Cole Entertains Bridal Party

The Glover-Little bradal party was
charmingly entertained after the re-
hearsal on Friday evening by Miss
Constance Cole with bridge supper,
The reception room and library
were lavishly decorated in Queen
Anne's lace hydrangeas, and pink and
white sweet peas and larkspur. The
brides table" was lace-covered. and
conferred with plateau of white
sweet peas and maiden hair fern.
Suspended above it was large we'd
ding bell of pink and white tulle,
sprayed with asparagus ferns, the
"clapper" being softly shaded light.
The six smaller tables were conferred
with silver vases of shaded pink
sweet peas. The place cards were
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26
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l. TeeFhne
MISS GLOVER HoNoRED
AT LUNCHEON
Telephone 81

The delightful luncheon given by
Miss Elizabeth Nolan on Thursday
was in honor of Miss Annie D. Glow
er, popular bride-elect of the month
Lace mats were used on the pol
ished table. The center piece was a
round mirror, wreathed about with
vines and water-lilies. On it floated
a small boat with tiny bride and
groom for passengers.
Above this center piece was sus-
pended white wedding bell, tied
with streamers of green tulle. Green
tapers were in the silver candle sticks
green minis in the silver COMFORTS,
and the color scheme of white and
green was continued throughout the
decorations and deliciuos menu.
The place cards were painted in
bridal bouquets, and to each one was
tied tiny bag of rice. The place
card for the honoree was a dainty
bride, from whose head floated a
filmy tulle veil. Those present were
Misses Annie D. Glover, Frances
Welsh, Lois Gardner, Sara Little,
Constance Cole, Eva Wassun, Jean
McAllister, Helen Wayt, Juliette
Stephens, and Elizabeth Nolan.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26
MRS. VIM. L. HARRIS

painted in pretty brides and hand
some bridegrooms.
After the delicious course supper
was served, bridge was played. Miss
Sadie Sibley won first prize, a bead
bag, and Mr.. Charley Gardner wor
a deck of cards.
Miss Glover was presented with q
mahogany footstool.
Those present were Misses Aimee
D. Glover, Lois Gardner, Elizabeth
Nolan, Frances Welsh, Helen Wayt
Juliette Stephens, Eva Wassun, Jean
McAllister, Glennis Hancock and Sa-
die Sibley, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Nc
Neel, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Groves, Messrs. Charley and Jordan
Gardner, Eugene McNeel, William
Sibley, Bolan Glover, Archie Sessions
and Robert Dunwoody.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26
BRIDGE PARTY
FOR VISITOR

Mrs. E. B. Freyer, of Savannah,
was complimented by Mrs. w. A. Du-
Pre- with delightful bridge party on
Thursday afternoon. A profusion of
lovely garden flowers adorned the
rooms where the game was played,
and delicious salad course was
served after the game.
The prize for top score, a box of
French powder, was won by Mrs. D.
c. Cole, and Mrs. Freyer was pre-
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

also decorated the mantel and buffet
in the dining room and were used in
profusion throughout the house. A
delicious buffet supper was served.
Those present were Misses Mary
Gilbert, Annie Gilbert, Ella Eppes, of
Knoxville, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Flor
ence, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Gilbert, Mr..
and Mrs. Leon Gilbert, Mrs. C. C.
Glenn, of Knoxville, Mrs. George
Brown, of Atlanta, Mrs. Lucy Gil
bert, Mr.. John Smoot, of Knoxville,
Randolph Claiborne and Robert and
William Gilbert.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

sented with bottle of imported per-
fume.
Mrs. DuPre's guests were Mrs.
Freyer, Mrs. Fanny Trezevant, Mrs.
Howell Irrelevant, Mrs. Hunter Nor
risette, Mrs. L. N. Trammell, Mrs. V.
L. Starr, Mrs. John M. Graham, Mrs.
Georgia Kay Sullivan, Mrs. w. B.
Tate, Mrs. S. H. Sibley, Mrs. T. NJ,
Brumby, Jr., Mrs. John Boston, Mrs.
H. E. Hague, Mrs. S. H. Sibley, Mrs.
Chipley Seize, Mrs. C. M. Dobbs,
Mrs. R. L. Northcutt, Misses Addie
and Mollie Seize, and Mrs. D. c.
Cole
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26
Gilbert-Epps Bridal Party
Entertained

Mr.. and Mrs. H. Grady Conway en-
tertained with a charming buffet sup
per on Monday evening in honor of
Miss Mary Gilbert and Mr.. Eppes,
whose marriage was the event of
Tuesday.
The table was overlaid with a
cluny lace cover, with large silver
vase of exquisite pink and gold gla-
doll adjoining the center. Silver
candlesticks holding pink tapers en-
circled this, and pink minis were in
the silver COMFORTS.
The lovely pink and gold gladioli
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Mrs. j. w. L. Stovall spent last
week with friends in Buford and
Norcross. Mr.. Stovall and Mr.. and
Mrs. Dave Maddox spent Sunday
with Mr.. Stovall, all returning home
together.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Black, Mrs. George Brown, of Allan
ia, Mrs. Gilbert, and Miss Mary
Frances Gilbert.
Bridge was played after lunch, the
prize for top score, a bridge set, be-
ing won by Mrs. J. ]. Black, Jr., and
Miss Gilbert being presented with a
boudoir lamp.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Miss Annie and Elizabeth Law
renee of Raleigh N. C. are the guests
of their grandfather, Mr.. r. de T.
Lawrence
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. e. P. Litshaw, Of
Atlanta, are spending a month with
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Miller.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. James Null of Allan
ia, who have been the guests of their
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Faw are
leaving this week for visit to rel
atives in Quincy, I'll.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26
Personals

Mr.. H. E. Kerley left Sunday
morning to attend the Optical Con-
gress in Greenville, S. C. He will
complete the postgraduate course he
started two years ago.
2 Mr.. and Mrs, Jack Miller announce
the arrival of a fine girl, who will be
called Sara Anderson.
Mrs. S. M. Whitfield is visiting
Mrs. S. M. Jones at Winnings for two
weeks.
Mrs. c. c, Glenn, of Knoxville,
Tenn, was the guest of Mrs. H. Ora
dy Conway several days this week.
Mrs. John Crouch and small son
are visiting relatives in Dawson.
Miss Sara Benson has returned
from visit to Mrs. Ed Rowland in
Tampa, Fla.
o
Mrs. M. M. Sessions and Miss Lu-
Gle Sessions left this week for visit
to Mrs. E. D. Brown in Chicago.
.
Mrs. adams, Mrs. Hightower and
Mrs. Smith, of Cedartown, spent last
week with Mrs. Leila d. Anderson.
Mrs. Len Baldwin entertained very
happily on Thursday afternoon at
the matinee in Atlanta for Miss Mary
Gilbert, Miss Ella Eppes, of Knox
vile, and Mrs. Lucy F. Gilbert.
Mr.. William H. Baldwin, of New
York City, was the weekend guest of
Mr.. Len Baldwin.
Mrs. Bolan Brumby, ST., of Chat
tanooga, Tenn, was the weekend
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Bolan Brum-
by, Jr.
a.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Coursen left
on Sunday for New York, from where
they will sail for three months trip
to Europe.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Armstrong Hunt, William and
Banks DuPre, james T. and Mont
gomery Anderson, and Louis Hibble
left on Sunday for a camping trip to
Burton's Dam.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Mrs. Hattie Nash, of Smyrna, spent
Sunday with Mrs. Jack Miller.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Mrs, John T. Brantley, of Black.
shear, arrived on Friday for a visit
to her sister, Mrs. George H. Keller,
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Mrs. f. B. Freyer, who has been
the charming guest of Mrs. d. C. Cole
returned to Savannah on Sunday
night.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Miss Carrie Sessions has returned
from visit to relatives in Birming-
ham.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Miss Sadie Gober, who has been
spending the past two years in New
York, reached Marietta on Friday to
spend a month with her parents,
Judge and Mrs. George Gober.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Mrs. adams, Mrs. Hightower and
Mrs. Smith, of Cedartown, spent last
week with Mrs. Leila d. Anderson.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Mrs. Bolan Brumby, ST., of Chat
tanooga, Tenn, was the weekend
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Bolan Brum-
by, Jr.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Mrs. M. M. Sessions and Miss Lu-
Gle Sessions left this week for a visit
to Mrs. E. d. Brown in Chicago.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Miss Sara Benson has returned
from visit to Mrs. Ed Rowland in
Tampa, Fla.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Mrs. John Crouch and small son
are visiting relatives in Dawson.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-26

Mr.. William H. Baldwin, of New
York City, was the weekend guest of
Mr., Len Baldwin.
Evening star., 1924-06-13
THEFT BIGGEST RECORDED.
Forty Pouches Registered Mail
Taken-Clerks Unhurt by Gas.

BY the Associated Press.
MILWAUKEE,. Wis, June 13.-All
members of the crew of the robbed
train reside in Milwaukee. They are:
Steve Waite engineer: e. j. Biddle
fireman; James Sweeney, conductor;
Sandy McRae, fiagman. and Henry
Van De Lind, brakeman.
OF the seventy mail clerks on the
train only six were affected by the
fumes of the bombs exploded in the
cars.
When the train pulled into Mil
waukee at midnight, one hour and
fifteen minutes late, it was met by
fifty detectives, United States postal
agents and railroad officials. search
of the second mail car revealed that
one of the bottles of colorless liquid
which the robbers had flung into the
car had not exploded. 1t is being
analysed.
This robbery Is the biggest ever
made on railroad system" said
NJ. T. Thurber chief agent for the
Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul
road Every federal agent and
every railroad man in the northwest
started on the man hunt within an
hour from the time We knew of the
robbery"
The train car received l.500 mail
pouches, it was said, including $50
pouches Of first-class mail and