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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-28
MRS. HATTIE A. RICHARDS
ANSWERS LAST ROLL CALL
Wife Of ]. J. Richards Succumbs
Friday Evening Last, Age IA
Years. Funeral Sunday

Mrs. Hattie A. Richards, wife of
Joseph James Richards, and daugh-
ter of the late Thomas and Anne Brit
tingham, died at her residence in this
city on Friday Of last week, aged rs
years, her death being partly due to
an accident some time ago resulting
in broken hip.
Mrs. Richards was born in Pitts
Creek district on February 8, ,1849,
was married on March 3 1869 and
has always lived in Pocomoke City
and vicinity.
Burial services were held last Sun
day, interment being in the cemetery
of the Methodist Protestant Church,
Revs. Bunce and Littleton officiating.
The bearers were, Henry B. Pilchard,
E. w. Ross, C. E. Byrd, Ounce Ash
burn, DIR. N. E. Sartorius, Thomas B.
Walters, and John Rayfeld.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Richards
is survived by two children, Clinton
Richards, and Mrs. Oscar Byrd, OF
Portsmouth, Va, also by a grand
daughter, Miss Evelyn Byrd.
Mrs. Richards was one of POGO
moke's most respected citizens. In
her death, one of the sterling women
of this community has passed away.
Her life has been an example of pure,
devoted womanhood. She lived in the
quiet of her family, and was happy
in the service rendered to husband
and children. She died in the faith OF
a Christian, and has gone to the re-
ward in store for all those who have
ordered their lives Alright.
Her funeral was attended by host
of friends. The floral offerings evi-
denced the loving tribute of many
friends; her memory will long be
kept green.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-28
CHINCOTEACUE nine
CONQUERS POCOMOKE
Takes Local Pickup Team Into
Camp With Two Games
The Past Week.

The Chincoteague base ball team
has proved too strong for the locals
both here and on the Island.
On Tuesday >Poocmoke fell victims
by the score of II to L; and on Thurs
day. at home, they were beaten 1C
to 8.
In the game at Chincoteague
Scarborough's slants fooled the Mary
landers. This pitcher is just little
too strong for the average local team
He has had college experience, and
has done good work on the Eastern
Shore League. With good speed and
curves, he held Pocomoke to three
hits, which will not produce many
runs.
Henderson pitched we'll for the To-
acls, the Virginians garnering only 4
hits off his delivery. Bunching Of err
rors spelled defeat, when nine runs
wer piled up in one inning. i
On Thursday the game was inter
esting up to the seventh inning, when
the locals went to pieces, and allowed
the visitors to romp of with the con-
test.
Scarborough hurled this game also
and was opposed by Hayman. The
contest was interesting up to the sew.
enth, when another break lost the
score to Chincoteague.
These are the first two games, and
improvement is looked for. The boys
mostly high school, play well and
need only experience.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-28
Lightning Strikes Barn
OF Samuel J. Maddox

This section was visited by a severe
electrical storm on Wednesday last.
Reports say that it was o: greater
violence further north on tie penin-
sria.
A bolt of lightning struck t; e barn
of Samuel J. Maddox, Ced;r street,
but the damage was small. Tie rain
fall was not excessive, and the wind
which arose almost to a gale in other
parts of the Shore, did not evidence
unusual strength here.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-28
Return From, Toronto

Ounce Ashburn, DR.. N. f. Sartor.
ius, H. Merrill Walters, and r. l.
Lednum have returned from theil
trip to Toronto, Canada, where they
went to attend the International Ro'
tary Convention. They all report g
big time, and came back thoroughly
imbued with the power and influence
of Rotarianism throughout the civil
lied world.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-28
Early Issue Next Week.

Owing to the fact that next Friday, the regular
press day for THE DEMOCRAT, is also the Fourth of
JL..y,, publication will be advanced one day. THE
DEMOCRAT will be issued next Thursday.
: Advertisers and correspondents will please note
this, and accommodate the editor by sending in work
as soon as possible The force desires to celebrate
the day as holiday.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-28
Knights OF Pythias Will
Attend Church Service

Pocomoke Lodge No. 96, Knights
of Pythias, will attend Divine service
at Bethany M. P. Church Sunday
morning, June 20. The members will
meet at the lodge room at 1915 and
proceed to the church in a body.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-28

There will be no further meeting
of St. Mary's Guild until the first Fri
day in September. By order of the
President.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-06-28

Miss Ella Stevens, of Philadelphia,
spent the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Merrill.
Evening star., 1924-11-11

Nightgowns and Envelope Chemise
of fne, soft nainsook that would ordi-
narily be marked considerably higher.
All white-for that is what most fas-
tidious women insist upon - and elab-
orately trimmed with lace. The several
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
JOHN v. TARDY.
BUSY ON TAX
RETURN
Wife Tells Him Agents Are
Ready at Banks to Help
Him Out.

Up three flights, in a quiet
attic, disturbed by no sounds other
than the munching Of moths on
last years white flannel trousers
John w. Tardy, who is always
last in line at the income tax or
flee on March IS. was growing
over his return u.onk before sunup
oday.
His face was ilaggard I'd drawn.
and his sleepless eyes bu ned like
beacons in the g:Jom. Wi'h soft
~ ldenn"ss the @uwr struck golden
shafts Of ligh: through tas garnet
window. John w. heaved a mighty
sigh and brushei f'tm the table to
the floor csc s"rih' Ied-on rclms IF
cheap statione. y wrapping paper.
Oil envelopes and I:,cks Of bills.
Darling" called Mrs. Tardy,
anxiously, from below. tits the last
day. Are you through"
It's all over but the swearing"
replied Mr.. Tardy.
But you have been swearing,
dear"
III have to find q notary" said
Mr.. Tardy. by way Of explanation,
land I'm not sure about deducting
for a part-time business car"
Whereupon Mrs. Tardy told him,
authoritatively, that revenue Of
ficers, ready to assist in preparing
returns, are stationed at the Metro
politan National Bank, the Federal
American, the Riggs National and
the Lincoln National until noon; at
the Merchants Banking and Trust
Company. the Union Trust and the
Continental Trust until o'clock,
and at the District National Bank
until $50.
These officers are not empowered
to receive payments. but will
answer questions and otherwise help
in filing.
Payment must be made at the
office of the deputy collector, 1922
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, or
checks may be mailed with returns
to the collectors office in Balti-
more.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
Gets
DEFICIENCY
$263,o2o.90 Allowed in Bill
Passed by House and
Sent to Senate.

Appropriations for the District Of
Columbia totaling $263,929.SO are
carried in the first deficiency appro-
priation bill. referred to the Senate
today following its passage late yes.
terday by the House.
The largest single appropriation
for the District is an item of $1O0.-
600 for extension Of the sewer sys.
tenn. An appropriation of $500, 900
is made Cor extension of water
mains. Completion of the Bancroft
and Raymond public sch OILS Is
authorized at cost of $32,26O.
The bill carries a deficiency an.
preparation of $4,000 for the con.
tinued operation of the District Rent
Commission until the expiration Of
the rent act, May %,
The bill carries a total of $155 :
100000. of which $13,S5O, 900 is to
strengthen the coast guard in its
fight against rum running. This
appropriation will permit the "A.
dition of 1923 fast motorboats and
the transfer from the navv of
twenty destroyers and two mine
sweepers. Seventy-five additional
commissioned officers, 261 warrant
officers and 2,205 enlisted men arc
provided.
Another big item in the bill Is
1O5,467,OOO for tax refunds. The
House authorized $4,000. 900 n
carry, out the Langley hospitaliza.
program Tor former service men.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
MOTOR EXHIBIT
HAS RECORD
CROWD
Annual Automobile Show Will
Close Tcnight-Extra
Features Planned.

Following six days Of success un-
precedented in the annals Of local
motor displays, Washington's fourth
annual automobile show will come
to close tonight at II o'clock.
So If those motor fans who have
procrastinated in the matter Of
visiting the exhibition want to see
the best display of its kind ever
staged in the National Capital they
will have to hurry, is the warming
issued by Manager Rudolph Jose.
Also, he says, If they want plenty
OF time and room to examine the
exhibits critically, they will do we'll
to make their visit as early in the
day as possible.
Thus far each succeeding day has
drawn a still larger crowd, with
last nights attendance jamming
Convention Hall to capacity.
1--WE knew we were staging a
better show than ever before" Mr..
Jose said, but the attendance has
far exceeded our most sanguine ex-
pectations.
Since Saturday always brings
out the biggest crowd Of the week,
we are, in anticipation of an enor.
nous attendance today, making
some changes that will p Divide more
comfort and convenience for visi
tors, and we have arranged for an
augmented orchestra with a special
program to make the closing hours
gay and festive.
The First Lady of the Land was
visitor to the automobile show al
Convention Hall yesterday after
noon. Mrs. Coolidge arrived shortly
after the doors opened at l O'Clock
and remained more than an hour
She spent the major portion of her
visit on the main floor inspecting
touring cars.
When the news sped through the
hal that the First Lady was pres
ent' every salesman began prodding
his brain for an appropriate selling
argument.
No sale was reported.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
Local Broadcast
SUNDAY.
WCAP-C. & p. Telephone Co. (469)

WCAP-C. & p. Telephone Co. (469)
II a. m.-Service at the First
Congregational Church, Washing
ton. The sermon will be delivered
by Rev. Jason Noble Pierce, pastor,
his subject being Your Heavenly
Father"
4 p. m.-Service at Bethlehem
Chapel Of the NATIONAL Cathedral
Of the Episcopal Church at Mt. ST.
Alban, Washington. The Rev. DIR.
Hugh Birkhead, rector of Imman-
uel Church, Baltimore, Nd, will
deliver the sermon.
7:30.8:80 p. Morgan recital d.
rect from the studio of the Skinner
Organ Company, New York City.
, 8:S0-10:45 p. m.-Special benefit
performance for the Shriners by
Mr.. 8. l.. Rothafel, Roxy" and
his Capitol Theater gang, direct
from Providence, r. 1. This pro.
gram will consist of the usual
presentation by Mr.. Rothafel of
vocal and instrumental artists
which is given every Sunday night
direct from the Capitol Theater,
New York city.
WJH-William P. Boyer Co.
8 p. m.-Service from the Ver-
mont Avenue Christian Church.
Sermon by Rev. DIR. Earle Wiley
on "The New Bible" Special music.
WRC-RadiO Corporation of
America. (469.)
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
FANATIC IS DEAD
FROM LONG
FAST
William Jones, Suffering From
Religious Mania, Dies in
Arlington Jail.

Seized with a religious mania
which made him abhor food, Will
lam Jones; seventy-four, Of Ar.
lington county, Va, died yesterday
after fast Of more than a week
in the Arlington Jail, where he was
awaiting transfer to the Petersburg,
Va) insane asylum.
Coroner B. II. Swain, of Ballston,
Va, said he would issue a certifi.
cate of death through starvation.
Jones, according to the coroner,
was adjudged mentally deranged
several weeks ago, after his wife
had complained to the Virginia au-
thorities that he had made threats
Of violence against her. About two
weeks ago, he was placed in Jail.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
cARUso'S SECRETARY
SAYS HE IS BANK plIpr

NEW YORK. March 15.-Bruno
Zirato, former secretary to the late
Enrico Caruso. has filed a volun.
tary petition in bankruptcy in the
United States district court. His
Liabilities were placed at $3,O1O. and
his assets at $404. Among the credi.
tors is Mrs. Ernest A. Ingram.
formerly Mrs. Enrico Caruso. of
1853 Park avenue, who has a claim
Of $1,000.
In his petition Mr.. Zirato gave
his address as Gil West 10th street
and stated that his occupation was
that of business manager. which
forms his relations with the puhli.
cation, Musical Digest, in the publ.
cation of which he is associated
with Pierre v. r. Key. Mr.. Zirato
also elaborated with Mr.. Kew in
compiling and publishing the bog.
raphy Of Caruso. His wife, Nine.
Nina Morgana, Is one of the SO.
pranos Of the Metropolitan Opera
Company.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
CIVIL SERVICE IS
SEEKING D. c.
F|REMEN
I'LL mMV
Announces Applications to Be
Received From Now Until
March 20.

In an effort to fill vacancies in
the ranks Of the District Fire De-
partment. the Civil Service Commits
sion today announced that it will
receive applications, beginning i'm
mediately, until March %.
All appointments will be to the
rank of private. class 1. Applicants
must be between the ages Of 81 and
81 years and must be sound physic-
ally.
Including the temporary increase
of $50 a month, appointment is
made at the rate of $1,000 a year.
In one year the men will auto
matically advance to Class 2, $1,000
a year, and in three years to class
3, 81, 900 a year. They will then be
eligible for promotion to the posi-
ton Of sergeant If they have shown
proficiency, have taken care or their
health, and have maintained a good
record. Promotions to lieutenant,
captain, ETC., are made from the
grade of sergeant on basis OF
seniority and competency.
Full information and application
blanks may be secured at the office
of the Civil Service Commission,
1924 r street northwest.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
PICGLY WICCLY CHECKER
HELD UP AND ROBBED

A gunman held up L. II. Robin
son, 80 Bryant street northwest, a
checker at the Piggly Wiggly stores,
in a badly lighted street shortly
after s O'Clock last night, and rob-
bed him of $SS and some change.
Robinson told the police he had
closed the store at 1912 Fourteenth
street northwest, and was going to
street car, when the bandit
stalked out Of Perry street and de-
manded that he put up his hands.
While Robinson stood in this posi-
ton, cowed by gun. the robber
pilfered his pockets of the days
receipts at the store.
Detectives Sweeney and Waldron,
of the Central Bureau and Tenth
Precinct Detective Stnoot are max
ing an investigation
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
MOTHER IS LEFT,
WITH THREE
CHILDREN
Mrs. William Clinton Riley
Asks Aid to Find War
Veteran Spouse.

In a small home at East Rose
mont, Va, whence all can see the
splendor and power representative
of the United States a woman and
her three small children are des-
perately carrying on in one Of the
tragic aftermaths Of the world war.
Bereft of the husband and father,
the four are sustaining a thread Of
life on the barest possible sub
sistence, awaiting hopefully the re-
turn of the Grant father.
March came only as another
day in the life Of Mrs. William Clin-
ton Riley and her small brood. But
with it's passing there came into
their life another Of fate's sneers,
and her husband, a 80 per cent dis
abled world war veteran. disap-
peared.
Mrs. Riley told the police the next
day that she feared something had
happened to her husband. Then
with the fortitude Of her kind she
conserved the $1.25 he left with her
when he went, spending it frugally
on only the very necessities Of life.
Last night Capt. T. M. Hamilton,
commander Of American Legion
FOSCp NO. go OIL AI0AAHOrldS Nds1
called on Mrs. Riley. She strove to
hide from him her dire plight and
the knowledge of her desperation.
Captain Hamilton questioned her
and found out things which she
sought to keep from him.
Then the wheels of the American
Legion's emergency machinery were
set in motion and a. small amount
Of funds were given her. Over the
radio went her husbands descrip-
ton, and police sent out to all
points where he might be letter
giving his description.
Riley was respondent when he
left home. Weeks of futile looking
for work left him sorely worn out.
He moved here with his family from
Valparaiso, Ind, and entered the
George Washington University un-
der the veterans bureau. The jump
between the school at Valparaiso
and George Washington was too
great and he was unable to keep up
in his work. He was to have started
in again next year.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
100000 MORE
SOUGHT FOR
CIV. j.
Reorganized Drive Committee
Announces CoaI-Some Ad-
ditionaI Contributions.

An additional 100000 from the
local drive sector for the George
Washington University building and
endowment fund was set as the
goal of the members Of the reor-
ganiZed drive committee at their
meeting yesterday. Agreeing to the
suggestion of Chairman Joshua
Evans, jr., the members of the
new committee, chosen from among
the most successful of 800 original
drive workers, contaminated plans
for an intensive local drive period
Of several weeks.
The amount which they expect to
raise when added to that which has
already been reported, together with
the amounts expected from the out
side divisions, will bring the final
total close to the 81 10000 goal.
William Mather Lewis, president
Of the university and a member of
the new committee, said yesterday
that he felt no doubt but that the
goal originally set would be reached.
mo institution anywhere" said DR..
Lewis, has had the loyal support
which you have shown this one"
About $4,000 has come into the
university fund since the last total
Of $4SO,0O0 was reported. OF this
amount, $4,000 was announced by
the members of the committee yes.
terday as the result of their first
two days work.
Gifts to the university fund re.
ported during the past few days
include a contribution of $500 from
Alexander w. We ddel, counsel gen.
eral at Calcutta, three anonymous
gifts of $1,000, $50 and $25, dona.
tons Of $50 each by E. j. Mac.
Quade and Mrs. Edward II. Gheen
and a gift of $500 by Senator Key
Pitman.
Pledges of 5000 each by DIR. v. B.
Jackson and his brother, E. Hilton
Jackson. together with a check for
500 from Virgil B. Jackson form
a fund designated as a memorial to
the late DR.. Samuel Moore Shute,
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
$50, 900 IN DRUGS, 60
PERSONS TAKEN IN RAID

UNIONTOWN, Pa, March 15.-
Led by Mayor Robert d. Warman,
county detectives and United States
marshals from Pittsburgh, mem
bers Of the state police and the
entire police force of the city, the
biggest dope raid in Uniontown was
staged yesterday. More than $4,000
worth of dope and instruments were
seized and more than sixty prison.
ers taken.
The officers split into twelve
forces and simultaneously swept
over the city after assembling in
the basement of the postoffice at
1880. Arrests from Coon Hollow"
filled the police station. Boarding
houses revealed dope addicts and
much paraphernalia.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
AMENDED BILL
EXTENDS RENT
ACT To 1925
Subcommittee Accepts Meas
ure by vote Of q to I,
BIanton Opposing.

Extention Of the District rent
act until August l, 1926, is provided
In an amended committee bill in
troduced in the House today by the
subcommittee of the District COM
tee appointed to consider rem:
legislation.
The committee bill will be re-.
ferred to the District committee and
will be brought up for action at
the next meeting of the committee
Wednesday morning. A favors bic
report to the House is expected at
this time, and the bill will be-
brought up for House action on
the next District day, a week from
Monday.
The subcommittee completed its
consideration of the bill at a long
executive session yesterday after
noon. There was q tWo-hour fight
over the proposal to make the rent
act permanent and over jurisdiction
over business property and hotels.
The committee voted to exclude
these two classes of property from
the jurisdiction Of the Rent Com
mission.
The committee bill would Incl case
the salaries of the five rent COM
missioners from $4,000 to $4,000 a
year, and would add to the staff
a structural engineer at $500 a
year.
The favorable subcommittee re-
port was made by a vote of 4 to /.
Those in favor of the bill are Con-
gresham Florian Lampert, Wiscon-
sin, chairman; Gale II. Stalker, New
York; Clarence j. Mcleod, Michigan,
and William G. Hammer, North
Carolina. Congressman Thomas l..
Blanton Of Texas, who opposed the
bill, will file a minority report
and will fight the measure on the
floor of the House.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
40 HIGH SCHOOL
CADETS NOW
OFFICERS
Commissions Are Presented
by Brig. Cen. /. M. Brett,
OF the District Guard.

Commissions were presented to
the forty-five officers of the Twen-
ty-fourth regiment, of the Wash.
ington High School Cadets last
night by Brig. Gen. Lloyd M. Brett,
adJutant general of the District
National Guard. The presentations
were made at the Howard Uni.
versity.
General Brett said that they owed
a duty to both the cadet corps and
the school and that they must not
pay attention to the one, TO the
detriment Of the other.
The commissions were rendered
to the following cadets: Lieut.. Col.
Francis A. Gregory, commanding
regiment; Capt. William J. Davis,
regimental adjutant; Capt. Joseph
n. Jenkins, regimental supply Of
ficer.
First battalion headquarters-Maj.
Harry r. Mitchell, commanding;
First Lieut.. David w. Utz, bat
talon adjutant; Second Lieut..
George B. Robinson, battalion sup.
ply officer.
Second battalion headquarters
Maj. Merrill l.. Tomlin, command
ing; First Lieut.. James c. Camp
bell, battalion adjutant; Second
Lieut.. Harry L. Vass, battalion
supply officer.
Company A-Capt. Joseph L.
Langhorne, First Lieut.. Clarence
r. White, Second Lieut.. Darneal
r. johnson.
Company B-Capt. Howard Payne,
First Lieut.. William l.. Tignor,
Second Lieut.. John O. Payne.
Company E-Capt. Leonard 2.
Johnson, First Lieut.. John o. Bay
, top, Second Lieut.. William E.
Tatum.
Company F.-Capt. Cary NJ.
Brown, First, Lieut.. Harold Lewis,
Second Lieut.. Raymond ]. Banks.
Company H.-Capt. William H.
Brown. First Lieut.. William B.
Russell. Second Lieut.. Ernest C.
Brown.
Company K-Capt. Walter P.
jackson, First Lieut.. Theodore John.
son, Second Lieut.. Sigismund D.
Taylor.
Company Capt. Malcolm T.
Daniels, First Lieut.. Frederick C.
Ellis, Second Lieut.. Thomas T.
Robinson.
Company D-Capt. William G.
Rich. jr., First Lieut.. Arthur L.
Selby, Second Lieut.. Chester r.
Anderson.
Company G-Capt. Russell F.
Drew. First Lieut.. James V. Gray,
Second Lieut.. James Bowyer.
Company Capt. Thomas I.
Chase. First Lieut.. Calvin r. Ashe,
Second Lieut.. jeremiah F. Green.
Company L-Capt. Louis A. Hans.
borough, First Lieut.. Francis Tur.
ner. Second Lieut.. James w. Lee.
Band-Capt. Leon Henry. First
Lieut.. Emory Tolson, Second Lieut..
William Taylor, Warrant Officer
Richard Knight.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
WIFE PREFERS SIS WEEKLY
TO PRESENCE OF HUSBAND

BALTIMORE, Md, March 49,
Thomas Shenton, forty-seven, faced
Judge James p. Gorter in Criminal
Court, Part 2, charged with desert.
ing his wife. The jurist tried to
get the wife to take the husband
back. He asked:
won't you have him again."
mo, your honor" answered the
woman.
WELL" said the Judge. IT ask
you this. Which would you rather
have. your husband or SIS week?''
Five dollars a week." quickly
replied the wife.
"Shenton, pay your wife the
money regularly" said the Judge.
The Washington times., 1924-03-15
Is AGAIN HEAD
OF G. O. p. COMMITTEE

Reelection Of Congressman Will
K. Wood Of Indiana as chairman of
the National Republican Congress.
sional Committee was announced
today, following an organization
meeting last night in the House
Office Building.
Other officers are Congressman
John Q. Tilson Of Connecticut, first
vice chairman; Congressman Add.
son T. Smith of Idaho, second vice
chairman; Congressman Harry M.
Wurzbach of Texas, third vice chair
man; Congressman Edward H.
Wason of New Hampshire, secre.
tary; Earl Venable, executive secre-
tary, and Milton L. Ailse, president
Of the Riggs National Bank. treas.
urer.