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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-05
TOWN ELECTION
RESULTS ALMOST
UNANIMOUSLY
E. James Tull Remains Mayor. =
W. H. Dryden And G. H. Evans
New Councilmen
A FEW SCATTERED VOTES
CAST FOR VARIOUS MEN

The town election resulted in choos
ing +. James Tull as Mayor, and W
II. Dryden and George H. Evans as
Councilmen to succeed Milton l.
Veasey and Eugene w. Veasey.
The newly elected men were unop-
posed, and therefore needed but one
vote to put them into office. After
the town meeting there were rumors
afioat that another ticket would ap-
pear into the field. The report was
that E. James Tull's name was to be
displaced by that of r. Harlan Rob-
ertson. Other stories had it that Mil.
ton L. Veasey and Oliver w. johnson
would run. But these plans, if they
really existed, seemed to have been
dissipated, as only one ticket ap-
peared.
With regard to Mr.. Robertson, this
gentleman expressed his objections
to being named as seeking the office
Of Mayor; he stated that he was not
at the Town Meeting, and that the
honor his fellow citizens wished to
confer on him was not a tempting one
at all, and, in his present state Of
mind, could not have been persuaded
to accept it. \
With. regard to the rumors regard
ing the other gentlemen named, moth
ing definite reached press headquar-
ters, and therefore nothing can be
recorded. There is much doubt as to
these gentlemen seeking the vacant
positions.
The vote orr Tuesday last, was, in
effect unanimous. Several votes, in
the nature of jokes, were cast, and
Messrs. Dryden and Evans go into Of
flee as the choice of entire voting
population that day. The number cast
was rather complimentary, there be-
ing nearly 200 cast on day when one
would much prefer to remain indoors.
The newly elected officers will quail
fy in May and will enter upon their
new duties.
It behooves all citizens to give them
active support, and, with this accord
ed, there is no reason why their adj
ministeration should not be salts
factory and successful one. x
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-05
Tuberculosis Clinic In te~
City Hall Next Thursday

DR.. John M. Nicllas, Medical Con-
sultant of the Maryland tuberculosis
Association, will hold clinic for
known tuberculosis cases, suspects
and contacts, in the City Hall, POGO
moke City ,on Thursday, April 10th,
beginning at 1890 o'clock. Miss Will
son, Red Cross county nurse will be
present to assist Dr. Nicklas.
There will also be similar clinic
held in the Library Building at Berlin
at 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-05

ing will not be lacking in friends who
will admire his stand against wicked
ness. They will probably be Of the
opinion he undertook more than hu-
man could accomplish, but they will
commend his valor and praise his at
titude for righteousness sake. ~
He is about to take up his resi-
dence In almighty fine section Of
Gods country, and it is the wish Of
those he leaves behind that he may
have . season Of pleasant living ans
religious success.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-05
REV. G. |. HUMPHREYS
REELECTED PRESIDENT
Will Head M. P. Conference Fo,
Another Year.-Rev. Bunce Ex-
pected To Return To Pocomoke

The Methodist Protestant Confer
ence is now in session at Salisbury
Md. The Rev. G. l. Humphreys was
reelected president; Rev. r. L. Ship
ley, vice-president; Rev. C. P. Know
lin, treasurer; and Rev. w. w. White
steward.
The President reported that there
were 2,750 conversions in the confer
ence during the year; more than 2,
600 accessions, and the net gain tt
the church was in excess of 1,400. TIL.
South Baltimore Church led in con
versions, with 81 to its credit.
The Rev. P. w. Crosby, of Wash
ington, preached the conference ser
mon. He declared the pulpit shOule
not be rostrum for the settlement o1
national and international politics
A minister's sole business, he said
should be to point to Jesus and tt
preach Jesus. He scored catchy ane
sensational sermon topics and reae
from advertisements in a daily paper
number of church advertisements
and the titles of the sermons to~be
preached.
These ranged from "Three White
Mice" to criticisms of the press, but
not one he said, was about Christ. II
the Christian Church is looking TO,
novelty these days, he declared i
might try Christianity, pure and un-
aduIterated. for a change. =
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-05
HEADQUARTERS COMPANY
GIVEN ANNUAL INSPECTION
Receives Much Commendation From
Col. Markey.---Drill On Monday
A Soldierly Performance

Colonel D. John Markey, and Capt
E. H. Johnson Of the Regular Army
have been in town this week making
the annual inspection of the Head
quarters Company in Pocomoke.
A visit to the armory revealed q
most orderly and soldierly arrange
ment Of the company property from
a needle to a rifie-uniforms tents
tools of all kinds, cooking utensils
telephone outfits, and everything else
showed that the company was dealing
in up-to-the-minute efficiency.
The inspecting officers were loud
in their commendation of the com
pany commanders - Capt. Godfrey
Child, I'd Lieut.. Potts, and Sergeant
Mannix, Of the regular army.
Col. Markey stated that he saw no
reason why, if the company maintain
ed it's present status, Pocomoke City
should not have an armOry such as
Crisfield, Salisbury, Centreville, and
other towns now have; specially since
the State was now rather finishing up
it's building requirements, and those
towns already supplied could not,
consistently, object to the few re-
naming ones being similarly equip
ped.
The company will 60 into camp this
summer and no doubt will give a good
account Of themselves.
On Wednesday night Col. Markey
was present at a drill, and compli-
mented the boys on their Familiarity
with the manual of arms, and on the
ease Of precision with which they
went through the different move
ments. Out of an enlistment of a.,
40 mere present; the absent one be-.
ing out of town, and unavoidably de-
taned. This is most excellent show.
ing.
In order that Pocomoke should, in
time secure the armory, it is neces-
sar that the public should get behind
this organization and push it for all
it is worth. And there can be no
mistake as to it's worth.
There are several organizations in
this city working for the good of its
boys and young men, but none that
will teach good citizenship better than
the Headquarters Company.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-05
Quietly Married Last
Monday Evening

Miss Ethel Mae Matthews, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Matthews
Of near this city was united in mar
riage to Joseph D. Stanford, Jr., Mon
day evening of this week. The cere-
mony was performed at the home OF
the brides uncle, Archie Matthews or
Market street, by the Rev. w. S
Kreger, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church at Snow Hill. Only the i'm
mediate members Of the brides fanai,
ly were present.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-05
More improvements Noted

The spirit of Improvement mas
struck the Merrill boys, and it is evil
dent in the changes made in their
store room on Clarke avenue. The in
terror has been lightened up with
whitevpaint and a soda fountain in
istslled. Merrills are progressive and
enthusiastic BUSINESS men and know
how to keep their store attractive.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-05
THREE YEAR old BOY
VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA
Death OF Roger W. Lankford, Jr.,
Comes As Shock To Parents
And Community

A gloom was cast over the entire
community Friday afternoon of last
week when Roger, the 8 year old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Roger w. Lankford,
passed away at his home in this city.
His death, which resulted from a
severe attack of double pneumonia,
came as a shock not only to his
parents and loved ones, but to all who
knew him, as he was a handsome,
sturdy little chap, beloved by all. His
illness which was Of short duration
had been watched with interest and
hope was held for his recovery until
late Friday afternoon when, in spite
of the best medical attention and all
that human power could do, realiza-
tion came that the parting was near.
Funeral services were held at the
home Sunday at II A. NJ, conducted
by Rev. J. w Lacy, pastor Of the
Presbyterian Church of this city, as
sisted by Rev. E. L. Bunce, pastor of
the M. p. Church. Interment was
made in the Presbyterian cemetery.
The pail bearers were H. Merrill Wal
ters, Harry Schoolfeld, E. Wilfred
Ross and Milton F. Matthews.
Because of the popularity of the
little fellow and his sweet and lovable
nature, this is one of the saddest
deaths that has occurred here in
many years. The many expressions
Of sympathy and the numerous and
beautiful floral tributes attested to
the love felt for him and to the high
esteem in which his parents are held.
Deep sympathy is felt for the
parents in their sad bereavement and
the entire community shares in the
sorrow Of their loss. NJ 9,,,t, A. Il. n
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-05
Attend Rotary Convention

j.. Milton Clogg Raymond Dryden,
E. Clarke Fontaine, R. I. Lednum, II.
B. Plichard, w. H. Schoolfeld, Nor
man E. Sartorius, Milton L. Veasey,
and H. Merrill Walters, were In at.
tendance this week at the Rotary
Convention Of the Saith District, same
being held in Baltimore. ,',ss
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-05
.GEN'L ASSEMBLY
OF 1924 CLOSES
MONDAY NIGHT
Few Bills OF Constructive Character
Passed. Governor And Leg
islature AT Odds.
BODY WILL NOT CONVENE
AGAIN UNTIL 1927

The 1924 General Assembly has
finished its business, closed its doors,
and things will quiet down now in
"Ye Ancient Cite" of Annapolis for
the next three years. AS stated in
the editorial columns of this issue,
not much constructive legislation was
passed. There was too much con-
fiict Of opinion and judgment between
the Legislators and the Governor to
allow the State to come out winner in
advantageous laws. A combination OF
Republicans, Democrats, not in har-
mony with the administration, and
others with personal grudges against
Ritchie, secured a majority of one
vote in the Senate, and substantial
one in the House. They were not,
however, strong enough to override
the veto power, and the State suffer-
ed thereby.
The most important of the billA
passed by the House are the follow
ing:
State Budget bill for the years
1925, 1925 and 1927.
$4,500,000 road construction LOAF.
$2,460,0OO general construct on
loan.
225,000 bond issue for school build
ings in Anne Arundel county.
Exempting property of Disabled
Veterans of the World War, Vetcr-
ans of Foreign Wars and American
Legion from taxation.
To pension court stenographers APP
pointed by the Supreme Bench of Bal
timore.
To require all banks to pay all Of
their capital stock before starting
business.
To require the Commissioner Of
Motor Vehicles to furnish certain
data pertaining to registered motor
vehicles to commissioners of the
counties and to the Appeal Tax Court
VI oaiViihoIe'
State debt of $4,000 to liquidate
indebtedness of st. Johns College.
To provide for the appointment Of
a deputy State food and drug in-.
spector.
To increase associate members OF
the Board of Welfare from four to
six, and to relieve such associates
from obligation OF giving bond.
Authorizing acknowledgement to
take out insurance Tor offlcers ana
enlisted men of the Maryland Nation
al Guard, under Workmen's Compen-
sation law.
To remove requirement that fe-
male applicants for registration to
vote state exact age.
To consolidate Baltimore College
Of Dental Surgery with University Of
Maryland.
To prevent construction of any sew
erage system in Baltimore county un-
less outside limits of metropolitan
district"
To exempt from taxation motor ve-
hicle fuels sold to compounders.
Z Constitutional amendment to pro-
vide for drafting Of soldier bonus
act, subject to referendum.
To place officers and enlisted men
of MARYLAND National Guard under
Workmens, Compensation law.
To. require confirmation by Senate
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-05

Don't forget the Grace Sage re-
cital, April 11th, at the Municipal
Building. Romance" by Edward
Sheldon--is full Of both dramatic in
terest and charming comedy, and YOU
will be entertained by Miss Sage'a
presentation Of it.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-05

Rev. J. P. Nichols, newly appointed
pastor Of Salem M. q. Church will
preach in Pocomoke City tomorrow
Sunday both morning and evening,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-05

WmCeSVllle, Del.-J. II. OefI1ckSOH.
Another matter Of interest this sea-
son was the election Of delegates to
he General Conference which meets
in Wilmington. From Salisbury dis
trict, Rev. E. H. Dashiell was elected
as ministerial, and Hon. Orlando Har-
rison as lay, delegate.
The conference brought up for dis
cussion the perennial question of a.
lnusements. At every annual, and at
every general, conference, theatre
going, card playing, and dancing are
brought before the tribunal for judg-
ment, and invariably the decision is
reached that prohibition against these
indulgences must stand. Invaribly,
the conclusion is reached that laws
against them must not be expunged
from the discipline.
It Is likely the same decision will
be made at the General Conference.
But the preachers 80 to their charges,
see their young folk in constant at
tendance upon such pleasures, and no
practical action Is taken against the
law breakers. The worldly pastimes
are denounced from the pulpit, and
there the matter ends. This situation
was loudly denounced by delegate
from Kent county, Del, who advised
that either the restrictions should be
countenanced or the disciplinary law
enforced to save the church from the
stigma Of hypocrisy. !.
Many think the church should
change its stand against the amuse-
ments; many think the opposite. The
church, divided against itself, will
probably allow things to drift as they
are: that is, theoretically dencuncingi
practically ignoring.
Rev. J. r. Biclsing leaves Poccmoke
City to take up his pastorate or
Deals Island. His stay here has beer
both peaceful and stormy. He hai
his friends and his enemies The lat
ter largely among those whose, to hil
way Of thinking, evil deeds havt
merited his condemnation. MI. Bick
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-05
MANY CHANGES IN
M. E. CONFERENCE
APPOINTMENTS
Rev. E., H. Dashiell Returned AS
District Superintendent. j. P.
Nichols Comes To Pocomoke
I Nv. J. RICHARD BICKINC
GOES TO DEALS ISLAND

The Wilmington Annual Conference
Of the M. E. Church, which has been
in session for a week in Wilmington,
Del, adjourned last Monday, the last
act being the reading Of the appoint
ments. This Is always an interesting
elimination of the session, and at
times contains surprises; these may
spell joy or gloom for the members.
Ordinarily, tho, the preachers are
philosophical. They take the rulings
Of the Bishops and Superintendents
cheerfully and go to the appointments
willingly. This is Characteristic of
the Methodist clergy and one of the
chief strengths of the church is the
itinerary feature.
Rev. E. H. Dashiell is superintend-
ent of Salisbury district and some of
the appointments made for that Sec
ton are as follows:
Annamessex-E. B. Taylor.
Ayres Chapel-H. v. Branford.
Berlin, Md.-E. G. Hallman.
Bishopville, Md.-G. w Gallon.
Cape Charles, Va.-V. 8. Collins.
Chincoteague, Vac. w. Moore.
Crisfeld, Md
Asbury-W. F. Corkran.
Immanuel-,-J. Z. johnson.
Deals Island, Md. r. Bicking.
Delmar, Dell. w. Jones.
Fairmount-O. T. Baynard.
Fruitland, Md. z. Stockley.
Girdletree, Md. B. Prettyman.
Mardela Springs, Md.-T. S. Dixon.
Marion, Md.-R. II. Wilson.
Mt. Vernon-A. f. Zimmerman.
Nanticoke, Md.-B. P. Moore.
Ocean City, Md.-P. p. Truitt.
Onancock, Va.-E. w. Henvis.
Parsonburg, Md. T. Graham.
Pittsville, Md.-G. S. Thomas.
Pocomoke City, Md.-R. P. Nichols.
Pocomoke Circuit-C. w. Branf0rd
Powellville-Roy w. Kirwan.
Princess Anne, Md.-M. w. Marine
Quantico, Md. M. s. Van Blunk.
Salisbury, Md
Asbury-H. P. Fox.
Salisbury Circuit. p. Wilson.
Selbyville, Del.-T. F. Beauchamp.
Sharptown, Md.-H. 5. Dulany.
Snow Hill, Md.--E. w. Jones.
Smiths Island-W. G. Barlow.
Somerset "A. w. Hastings.
Stockton, Md.-W. r. Woodell.
Tangier, Vac. N. Strickland.
Westover, Md. C. Horby.
White Haven, Md.-W. F. Atkin-
SON.
Evening star., 1924-10-27
SAYS Two CHURCHES
WANT DR.. FOSDICK
Rev. DR.. Pierce Claims Congre-
gatiopaists Require No Test
of Creed.

The Congregational Church Is ready
to welcome Rev. DIR. Harry Emerson
Fosdick, who resigned a Presbyterian
pulpit in New York recently follow
ing criticism of the Baptist affila-
t1ons, and it will not require him to
subscribe to any test of creed, Kew,
DR.. Jason Noble Pierce, pastor of
the First Congregational Church here,
where the President and Mrs. Cool
idgo worship, declared in his sermon
last night.
Two Congregatioualist churches in
New Nork--the famous Plymouth
Congregational Church OF Brooklyn,
which was founded by Henry Ward
Bccchcr, and the broadway Taber-
naclc-arc bidding for DR.. Fosdick's s
services, DIR. Pierce said, adding that
ne sincerely hoped DR.. Fosdick would
90 the only sensible thing-become
Il gregatiQnalist."
The sermon was one of a series
DR. Pierce is delivering on mode rn-
ism in the church. and his subject
last night was: What About Harry
Emerson Fosdick of New York ?" The
pastor asserted that DR.. Fosdick has
aided rather than hindered Chris
tianity. declaring that he would be a
liability only to church that re-
mains narrow while he is broad. And
such a church is a liability to re-
ligion," he continued.
DIR. Pierce explained that DR.. Fos
dick could accept either of the New
York pulpits simply by being trans
ferred from the Baptist fellowship
to the Congre egational fellow ship.
This would not require any subscrip-
tion to test of creed. DIR. Fosdick's S
refusal TO subscribe to the West
minister confession," an act that is
required of all Presbyterian pastors.
started the controversy that resulted
in his resignation from the First
Presbyterian Church of New York.
The Broadway Tabernacle is seek
ing the services of Or. Fosdick for
wear, during the absence of its
regular pastor. The Plymouth Con-
gregation, il is understood. has of
fered him it's pulpit for as long as
he cares to remain. 1t is said that
DIR. Fosdick has not as yet announced
d decision on either call.
Evening star., 1924-10-27
SETTLES CONTROVERSY.
Proof of Authenticity of Letter
Ends Bitter Fight.

II! Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News
LONDON, October 21-Inquiry in
all quarters today revealed undenia-
bic proof that the Zinoviev letter has
been fully authenticated. When it was
placed in Ramsay MacDonald's hands.
the prime minister not only author
lied protest to the Soviet govern
ment, but directed that it should be
dispatched without any undue delay
Mr.. Macdonald did not specify the
day on which the protest should be
handed to the representative of the
Soviet in London, but If he had had
any objections to its delivery on Fri
day he would have made them known
This definitely settles the contro-
yersy which ragged over the week end
as to the validity Of the incendiary
letter signed with Zinoviev's name, as
we'll as Mr.. MacDonald's reasons for
publishing it at the height of the
campaign. He undoubtedly expects to
prove to the Conservative voters that
he detests bolshevism as much as
any one in this country and will not
abide for an instant it's subversive
propaganda
Nerihcation Careful.
The correspondent was reliably in
formed that the utmost care was used
in verifying the outrageous docu-
ment, principally because so many
false letters had been received here
tofore. Statements by the labor min
ister that the letter was a forgery
was made without any knowledge of
the facts.
Denials of the authenticity of the
Communist letter continued to rain
upon the bewildered British public
today, creating immense interest in
the statement that Premier AIacDon-
aid was expected to make
No matter what explanations are
Forthcoming, this extraordinary in
cident definitely has set a tide NOV
ing against the Soviet leaders and
and it may perhaps lead to something
far more vigorous than a protest
signed by the secretary of the for
eign Office.
Country Suspicious.
Premier Macdonald may pose as
the courageous defender of the Brit
ish constitution or he may dismiss
the Zinoviev letter as bungling
piece of electioneering on the part
of his opponents. But those who SOW
wind may prepare to reap a hurri-
cane. For months the British public
has been fed with suspicious about
Moscow, until today a great section
of the middle class believes that this
country is actually in danger of a
revolution supported by the COM
munist internationale.
Its effect upon the election de-
pends- largely upon Premier MacDon-
aids explanation, which will un-
doubtedly satisfy his own supporters
and leave the Labor vote Unaffected
On the Conservative side, it is going
to bring cut much larger vote than
would have been cast had this Incl
dent been suppressed until after the
election.
With fears Of real trouble in their
minds, every man and woman who,
until now has been apathetic, has
suddenly taken a vital interest in
the ballot Reports from the con-
stituencies where the Labor minis
ters are fighting to retain their seats
indicate clearly that they are wor-
ried to distraction by the uncertainty
and await with almost feverish anx-
iety MacDonald's statement.
Copyright, 1924, by Chicago Daily News Co..
Evening star., 1924-10-27
SEEK U. S. GUIDANCE,
w. c. 7. q. Official Says Workers
Have Set Example.

Efforts of American women in be-
half OF the cause Of temperance have
set a standard for emulation by wom-
en- of the world, according to Mrs
Rachael Don, national president OF
the "omen's Christian Temperance
Union of New Zealand, who spoke yes
terday before members of the Dis
trict w. c. T. L. at Calvary Baptist
Church.
Mrs. Don outlined the temperance
situation in New Zealand, explain
ing that prohibition will be raised as
a national issue next year. She said
temperance workers of that country
were looking to America for guild
ance.
Col. John Axton, chief chaplain of
the Army, expressed his appreciation
of the accomplishments of the w. c.
T. L. during its half-century career.
Rev. DR.. William S. Abernethy, pas
tor of Calvary Baptist Church, de-
liyered an address of welcome. Mrs.
Emma Sanford Shelton, president OF
the local w. c. 7. L., presided.
Evening star., 1924-10-27
BAR TAX PUBLICATION.
Three Revenue Collectors Bare In
come Returns Only for Inspection.

NEW YORK, october 27.-Internal
revenue collectors of three districts
here, who plan to place extra guards
around their offices tomorrow to
check an expected rush of inquirers,
said yesterday they were prepared to
continue their policy of making avail
able to the public income tax re-
turns filed after January /, 1924, with
the understanding that the figures
are not to be published in the news
papers.
one collector said today: IF all
our time is to be taken up in answer
ing questions by reporters and per-
sons curious about the income of
their neighbors or business competi-
tors. we won't be able to send out
any bills, and the government will be
without revenue"
Frank K. Bowers, collector Of the
second precinct, which includes all of
Manhattan south of Twenty-third
street, said he was prepared for the
worst" The 16 big ledgers, in which
the names of about 100000 taxpayers
in lower Manhattan are enrolled,
have been removed to a safe, Mr..
Bowers asserted. The collector de-
clared he is willing to furnish income
tax figures to persons having legiti-
mate reasons for wanting the infor-
nation, but that he will close his
doors to persons who seek lists of
wealthy people or exploitation pur-,