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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-06-06
WORCESTER JAIL
RATED THE BEST
In MARYLAND
Board Of Welfare Investigator
Places County Institution AT
Top Of List.
REFLECT CREDIT UPON
JAILOR AND SHERIFF

Howard c. Hill, in his report to the
Board of Welfare on the condition of
Maryland county jails, places the
Worcester institution at the top of
the list, grades 1t as "a" and says il
is the best in the State.
Grading it by letters, Worcester's
prison house is given "a" on its build
ing;s"A" on equipment and mainten-
ance, sanitary features Light, Heat,
Ventilation, etc.,; "B," on physical
care, (Food, Bed, Medicine, etc., +;
&C." on Social care Mental, Moral,
Materially; and ga" on general rating;
thus securing it standing of No. 1.
Mr.. Hill in his report has the fol-
lowing to say regarding Worcester's
prison:
"This Jail, constructed of brick in
1895 and remodeled in 1923, consists
of a two-story cell block of eight steel
cells, we'll lighted and furnished,
clean, with toilets and wash basin in
each. The beds are furnished with
sheets and with pillows, regularly
laundered. The plumbing equipment
was in good order. There is no prop
er provision for bathing in cases Of
women prisoners, but this omission is
taken care of by the wife of the war
den.
The prisoners were interested in
maintaining good order, and reported
that though strict in his insistence
upon their keeping the place in order,
the warden was considerate of their
comfort and welfare while confined.
Six colored men made up the prison
population.
Breakfast on the day of inspection
wheat cakes, molasses. Dinner
baked beans, bread. Supper-smok-
ed sausage, spaghetti, and bread.
From the standpoint of construc-
tion equipment, physical condition,
and reports from prisoners as to
treatment, this is the best Jail in the
State"
This is a very complimentary men
tion of the county institution and re-
fleets great credit upon the sheriff,
Wilmer Purnell; and upon the Jail
keeper, w. w. Davis.
The standing of the other counties
in the matter of their jails is as fol-
lows, according to Mr.. Hills report:
Worcester, first; then follow Balti-
more, Allegany, Calvert, Garrett, Dor
chester, Talbot, Hartford, Wicomico
st. Mary's, Anne Arundel, Caroline
Queen Anne's, Washington, Somerset
Carroll, Frederick, Cecil, Charles,
Prince Georges, Montgomery, How
ard and Kent.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-06-06
JANICE MEREDITH,
FILM OF ROMANCE,
HERE NEXT WEEK
Marion Davies Will Be Seen In
Love Story Of The Revolution
AT Empire Theatre
FIRST SHOWING ON
THE EASTERN SHORE

Janice Meredith" Marion Davies
new picture of Paul Leicester Ford
romance of the days of the Revolu-
ton, will open at the Empire Theater
on Wednesday next for three-day
run. Men who have made history,
heroes of '76 names famous in every
country, appear in this magnificent.
dramatic photoplay, directed by E.
Mason Hopper and distributed by
Metro-Goldwyn.
Paul Revere, George Washington,
General CORVALLIS, Patrick Henry,
Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Frank
lin, the Marquis de Laf yette, Major
Pitcairn, King Louis XVI land Lord
Howe, all prominent figures in the
early history of the American repub-
lie, are enacted by well-known play
ers in one of the most beautiful pro-
ductions on the screen. =
Martha Washington and Marie An
toinette also are present for share
of the glory of this interesting and
exciting period of history.
Instructors of public schools and
universities are taking their pupils
to see "Janice Meredith" as a part
of their study Of American history.
More vivid on the screen than in the
pages of any history book, this story
Of Colonial days makes history les
sons fascinating study. Costumes
uniforms, villages, arms, battlefelds,
bathrooms; in fact every detail of sec-
ting and scene, is accurately repro
duced. Skilled artisans and archi-
tects were employed to reproduce ex-
actly the architecture of the Revolu-
tionary period, while antique shops
and museums were searched. "Janice
Meredith" offers an authentic picture
of the American colonies at the time
of the American Revolution.
Other attractions for the week are
as follows: Monday and Tuesday,
"The Eternal Struggle" with a spec
ial cast. Saturday-Harry Carey in
Roaring Rails"
Another big picture to be shown at
the Empire is "The Hunchback of
Notre Dame" This production will be
the feature on Monday and Tuesday,
June 18th and 10th.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-06-06
FIREMEN OF STATE
TO MEET AT OCEAN
CITY NEXT WEEK
Annual Convention Of Smoke Eaters
Will Be Held Wednesday,
Thursday And Friday
POCOMOKE DELEGATION
TO ATTEND MEETING

The SD Annual State Firemen's
Convention will be held this year in
Ocean City on Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, June 10th, 11th ,and 18th.
The programme of entertainment
will begin at Z p M, on Wednesday
by a reception to the delegates 'and
visiting tiremen. Mayor w. w. Nc
Cabe vii ldeliver an address of well
come in behalf of Ocean City, and
William G. Kerbin on the part of the
firemen; a response will follow by
Leo M. Moore. There will be a dance
from 9 to IL P. M.
The main features of Thursday
will be the big parade at 1.30 P. NJ,
at which, it is expected, there will be
a half million dollars worth of appa-
ratus in line; an address by John Phil
lip Hill; and a big ball at night.
On Friday there will be a number
of athletic contests for prizes; such
as, bag and potato races, swimming
and others.
Many money prizes will be offered
for such contests as the largest uni
formed company; best appearing COM
pany; best equipped piece of appa-
ratus in line of parade; company COM
ing from longest distance; band con-
test; drill contest; best decorated
residence; best decorated business
place. Money prizes for these range
from 500 for largest uniformed COM
pany down to SIS for the best decorat-
ed residence.
A big out pouring of firemen from
the State is expected. A good dele
cation will go from Pocomoke City,
and the following will probably be in
attendance: A. Parker, w. A. Bow
land, James Dryden, T. Bryce Ven
able, Herman Ellis.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-06-06
Senior Class Play
Was Well Presented
"Stop Thief" A Very Creditable
Performance-Staged In Empire
Theatre Last Friday

The Senior Class play, entitled
"Stop Thief" which was presented on
Friday of last week, was a very cred
liable performance. The plot was just
a little different from that in plays
which are generally selected by high
schools. 1t was more complicated; !;
the situations more difficult; the ac-
tion more rapid; the dialogue little
deeper in meaning and requiring
greater powers of Interpretation. In
short the piece called for greater
talent than is usually available "a
mong boys and girls of the age in
the local school.
Notwithstanding this, each char
acter was well sustained leach enter
ed into the spirit of their lines the
movement of the plot was easy to fol-
low; the lines were we'll committed;
and the general effect impressive.
Anna Kerns Robertson as the con-
federate to her thieving lover; Basil
Payne as that lover; Granville Adams
as the forgetful and kleptomaniac
paterfamilias; Anne Henderson, Jas
materfamilas; Riley Stevenson, as
the kleptomaniac lover; Herbert
Bounds, as the preacher;-allJ por-
trayed the parts we'll, and the minor
roles were equally well done.
The class can be congratulated upon
their histrionic achievement, and can
rest assured they did something really
above the ordinary.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-06-06
VACATION DAYS
HERE FOR PUPILS
COUNTY SCHOOLS
Commencement Exercises! OF Local
High School Held Monday
Large Crowd Present
ELEMENTARY EXERCISES
STAGED TUESDAY EVENING

The 1924-1925 session of the public
school has passed into history, the
Commencement exercises have been
held land the children are now free
for several months of the warm sea-
son.
On Monday evening June l, the
Commencement proper exercises were
held in the Empire Theatre building,
an3 attended by the usual large
crowd, always interested in what the
boys and girls have to do.
The program was made up of class
choruses, opening and closing invo-
cations, Home Prize essays, addresses,
presentations, and, an innovation this
year, music by the school band.
Revs. Littleton and Bunce prayed
the opening and the closing prayers,
respectively; DR.. E. B. Carey deliver
ed the address to the graduates; Col
more E. Byrd, awarded the medals;
Rev. E. L. Bunce, presented the Ro-
tary watch to Wilson Outten; and
Prof. E. C. Fontaine presented the
health certificates, and also the di-
plcmas; Dorothy Bounds and Gran
vile Adams read the Old Home Prize
essays.
The graduates in the Academic de-
partment were: Dorothy Lee Bounds,
Janet Blades, Margaret c. Ellis, Ber-
tie A. Ford, Anne Henderson, Fannie
Beverly Miller, Lucille Pilchard, An
ME kerns Robertson, Amy School
field, Granville Q. Adams, Cecil Her.
man Bailey, Herbert Holland Bounds,
Charles Thomas Howard, James Rus
sell Hopkins, Howard ]. Landlord,
Daniel Adams Morse, Basil A. Payne,
Riley Polk Stevenson and Walter
Ward.
Commercial: Julia Blaine, Thelma
Birmingham, Lillian Waters Satchell,
Elmer Birmingham, Vernon Ingersoll,
Mrvin Outten, and William H. Satch-
ell, Jr.
The class motto is, "Non quis sed
quid;" class colors, green and gold;
and class flower, daffodil.
The Third Annual Central Closing
exercises for the elementary schools
cf Worcester county took place last
Tuesday evening in the Empire Thea
ter building. A program of music,
prayer, and presentations was offer
ed. The principal feature of this en-
tertainment is the presentation of di-
plomas to those students in the county
who had satisfied the requirements of
the Seventh grade and were ready
for the High school department.
The schools represented at this CEN
ter, were Boston, Bounds, Pocomoke,
Williams, and Merrill. From Boston,
one seventh grader; Bounds, two; Po-
comoke City, Al; Williams, one; and
Merrill, three.
Rev. E. L. Bunce offered prayer;
the combined schools sang; DR.. Albert
S. Cooke, State Superintendent of
Education, made the address; some
6ramatization by the pupils;' Supt. A.
C. Humphreys presented the certifi-
Gates land the school band played Sc
lections.
There seems to be an abundance of
material for the high school grade,
and the classes should be we'll filled.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-06-06
Children's Day At Salem
M. E. Church Sunday

Children's day exercises will be
held at Salem NJ. E. Church next Sun
day night at s o'clock. An attractive
and interesting program of music,
recitations and drills has been ar
ranged. A hearty welcome is extend
ed to all who attend.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-06-06

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Courtney Hall and
three daughters, of Flushing, N. Y,
were visitors at the home of Mr.. T.
B. Walters the last weekend. They
left by motor on Monday for Glenbur-
ME, N. Y.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-06-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph D. Powell and
Ralph, Jr., Of Newark, N. j., are
spending the weekend with Mrs. Pow
ell's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Miles,
at their residence on Clarke avenue.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-06-06

Mr.. Charles D. Potts, of Roanoke,
Va, spent several days in town this
week, having been called here by the
illness of his wife who is much better
at this writing.
Palisadian., 1925-01-16
GAS BURNERS CLEAR FROGS AND SWITCHES
OF SNOW IN STEAM RAILROAD YARDS

is tapped and line of hose conducts
the gas to the switches where spe-
cially designed burners are placed
The burners are clamped between
the ties to both rails and when light
ed heat the rails to such a degree
the snow and ice in that area Is
melted. Each set of burners does
the work four men were required to
do in the old days.
In the Waverly yards of the Penn
sylvania Railroad at Newark there
are 172 gas burners which consume
4,300 cubic feet of gas per hour.
These are connected to the street
main at New Jersey Railroad ave-
nue., Newark, by pipe line 1000 fee:
long. Similar burners are also used
in the Trenton yard of the Pennsyl-
vania and in the Rutherford yard OF
the Erie.
Palisadian., 1925-01-16

Memorial Committee
A report from Mr.. Warren Sammis,
chairman of the War Memorial Com
mittee, was read. 1t gave a complete
history of each meeting the commit
tee has held as we'll as its accom-
plishments to date. AT present the
committee has a little over $1,000
pledged, 1904 of which has been paid.
Expenditures to date have been S149.
and there is cash balance of $155.
Mcdonald Gets Chain
Attorney Arthur Agnew, in behalf
OF the West Grantwood friends of the
newly elected councilman, Mr.. John
Mcdonald, presented him with gold
watch chain, on which was a gold
Masonic emblem. Mr.. Agnew's pres
entation speech was brief, eloquent
ances. Mayor Marini characterized
Mr.. Agnew's act as 1.-The most pleas
ant interruption of meeting he had
ever SEEN" Mr.. Mcdonald made a
gracious acceptance speech, which
was received with applause.
Garbage Collection
Councilman Dietrich rose to the de-
Tense of the garbage collectors, who
have been criticised by somes citizens
for their failure to get around prompt
ly recently. These people do not seem
10 take into consideration the abnor-
NAL condition created by the heavy
snowfall
Mr.. Dietrich explained that some
were under, the impression that the
collector is using his trucks in New
York hauling snow. This, the coun-
Gilman explained, is not so.
Palisadian., 1925-01-16

Heavy snowfalls are never well
coined by steam railroaders. Not
only do they make it difficult to
maintain schedules but the real trou-
BILE comes from keeping frogs and
switches in the freight yards from
being clogged or frozen with snow or
ice so that the movement of cars and
trains is retarded. In the old days
whenever there was heavy snow
the trackmaster would get busy at
once assembling a gang of pick and
shovel men and these would labori-
ously keep the frogs and switches
clear. Now a little gas properly uti-
lized does the work of many men
with less fuss and more efficiency.
The Pennsylvania and Erie rail.
roads have adopted the gas method
for some of their important New Jer-
sey yards. A convenient gas main
Palisadian., 1925-01-16
Focht Wedding to
Be a Smart Event

Miss Emily Focht, the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles II Focht, of SO
Bluff road, Palisade, will become the
bride of Mr.. Stanton Martin Weissen-
born, son of Mrs. Grace S. Weissen-
born, of Jersey City, tomorrow (Satur-
day. evening at the home of her par
eLts at o'clock.
This will be one of the most fash
ionable weddings of the season.
About ninety guests will be present
at the ceremony and the supper and
reception to follow.
Palisadian., 1925-01-16
State Budget

Governor George Silzer in his
annual budget message delivered to
the Legislature on Tuesday last
recommended appropriations total
ing S18,705, ,52242 of which S14,318,-
852.49 would have to come out of
funds raised by taxation.
The S4,3S6,669.9 balance would
be raised by motor vehicle fees,
fish and game permit receipts, etc.
Palisadian., 1925-01-16

"Stop! And let the train 90 by
It hardly takes a minute;
Your car starts out again intact,
And better stili-you're in it,"
Palisadian., 1925-01-16
HOW LONG?

How long can fellow live without
brains? inquired the young student
of the old professor
That remains to be seen, my boy,
he replied.
Palisadian., 1925-01-16

A GRANTWOOD MAN WANTS
TO KNOW WHO THE TAXPAYER"
Is, AND CAN EXPLAIN IN A
GENERAL WAY, HE Is THE GUY
WHO STICKS TO HIS JOB AND
ENDURES ALL THE ANNOYANCES
CAUSED BY THOSE WHO FOR
YEARS HAVE BEEN ENGAGED IN
THE HEAVEN BORN MISSION OF
REDUCING TAXES.
Typical Street: Service Station
Ladies' ready to war store, Service
Station, Hot dogs, Service Station.
uperintendent-'It's our custom
to let each prisoner work at the
same trade in here as he did outside.
Now what is your trade-shoemaker
Blacksmith, Or"
Prisoner-T was a travelling sales
man"
l ALWAYS PAY THE FIDDLER,
WHENEVER / DANCE, BUT NOTE,
NOTE,
IT'S PAYING FOR THE SAXO-
PHONE
THAT ALWAYS GETS MY GOAT.
A new radio set is being advertised
hardly larger than a watch" Yes,
and the world hopes hardly any
louder.
X. JULES DuPON.
Palisadian., 1925-01-16
OFF THE
BEATEN PATH

SPEAKING OF TELEPHONES"
SAYS FRANkO, "HERE'S SOME
THING ELSE TO WONDER ABOUT:
WHY ARE THE WRONG NUMBERS
NEVER BUSY"
Palisadian., 1925-01-16
Water in Cucunbeys

About 90 per cent of water is con.
tanned in the makeup of cucumber.
Palisadian., 1925-01-16

an important musical program was a
delightful feature.
Palisadian., 1925-01-16
Unpopular Definition

Wealth consists of the number Of
things one is willing to get along
without.-Boston Transcript.
Palisadian., 1925-01-16
Memorial Committee

ments will be due, probably some date
in July of each year.
Palisadian., 1925-01-16
Early Egyptian Vessels

The Egyptians had vessels large
enough to be called ships about 5000
B. G.
Palisadian., 1925-01-16

Gentleman: Did you say this suit
was $50?
Clerk No, sir; forty-five.
The boss: Wy, James, Pm surprised
at you, the customer is always right
Palisadian., 1925-01-16
CLIFFSIDE PARKS
BUDGET FOR 1925
GIVES LOWER TAXES

Continued from page one
Palisadian., 1925-01-16

ONE MAGAZINE ASKS THE
QUESTION:: CAN A MAN LOVE
MORE THAN ONE WOMAN AT A
TIME? NOT UNLESS HE IS A
MILLIONAIRE.
Palisadian., 1925-01-16

Typical Street: Service Station
Ladies' ready to war store, Service
Station, Hot dogs, Service Station.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-08
TAX REDUCTION
POSSIBLE BY
CHRISTMAS
Coolidge Happy as House
Committee Unites in
Speeding Work.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. T.
With President Coolidge expressing
pleasure at the speed of congressional
tax carpenters, Republican leaders of
the House united tonight in predicting
enactment of a new tax bill by the
lower branch of Congress before the
Christmas recess.
The new bill. carrying a $500, 100000
slash in federal taxes. will be nitro
duced as soon as the House convenes
in December, and rushed through to
final passage to the exclusion of all
other legislation. This was agreed
upon by administration leaders.
THE House will enact the new tax
bill before Christmas, said Represen-
tative Green, Republican, of Iowa,
Il think our committee will bring
|out a non-partisan bill with probably
unanimous report. With the excep-
ton of wartime legislation. this ac-
ton would be unprecedented.
Green declared Democratic members
of the committee were cooperating
with the Republicans in framing the
new bill. He discounted reports Of
Democratic opposition in the House.
From the Senate, however, cane dis
tinct rumbles of a tax revolt, par
ticularly from Republican independents
and insurgents, who opposed the
House committees action in recon-
mending repeal of the income tax pub
licity law, and reduction of the fed
eral estate taxes.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-08
'P0STM|STRESS
HELD FOR
FRAUD
U. S. Agents Charge Her
With emit
Through Money Orders.

Arrested in connection with a $4,000
postal swindle scheme an cx-postmis-
tress and her husband of small town
100 miles southeast of San Antonio
were in the city jail here Saturday.
They were arrested by fedora
agents in Memphis, following a ma
tionwide search.
The woman. while postmistrcss
wrote out money orders totaling ap-
proximately $500 which were Dashed
by her husband after which they left
the small town, according 10 the Of
ficers.
Department of Justice agents fol
lowed the pair through several states,
arresting them in Memphis, and re-
turned them to the Southern Federal
district of Texas at Houston.
They were escorted by Deputy Unit.
ed States Marshals W. II. Meyers
and John Mckinney and Assistant
District Attorney r. F. Wiseheart OF
Houston when brought to San An.
tonic.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-08
BLOOD TRANSFUS|ONS
AID bENzOL VICTIM

BALTIMORE. Nov. THE sew
enth blood TRANSMISSION for Miss Irene
Smith, 17-year-old benzol poisoning
victim. which was to have been made
at University Hospital. has been post
poned. according to Doctor Clawson,
one of the attending physicians.
The blood for the TRANSMISSION will
be furnished by Thomas Freund. I'M
Gle of the victim. Doctor Clawson
said Miss Smiths condition is ex-
cellent and she will probably be dis
charged as cured within several weeks.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-08
Divorce, Please,
Bland Request
On Post Card

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. e.
marriage annulments may be
easy to obtain i'm San Fran
CISCO" announced Judge Thomas
+. Graham. But I'll be iigger-
ed if I'm going TO grant one on
a postcard application"
The judge received a postal
card in his mornings mail
which read:
SAN DIEGO,
Dear Sir:
Will you please annul a mar
riage which took place on Far
ralone Beach August 16, 1914.
The man you wed me to is un.
worthy Of my love or respect.
Your experiment is a failure.
A. WILLIAMS,
General Delivery.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-08
Soft Collars
Fail to Make
Grade in Britain

CHICAGO, Nov. Amer
ica's soft collars are lacking in
dignity and England never will
take to wearing them. Thomas
Taylor. president Of the British
National Federation Of Laund-
erers, brought this word to the
convention OF his American con.
freres.
IL believe you American Isun-
drymen should take a firm stand
for the stiffly starched and high
ly polished collar" Mr.. Taylor
said.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-08
FROM RUNNING BOARD

The last event on the program will
probably prove the most sensational
Of the day. Roy Quick of Fort Worth
will bulldog a steer from the running
board of an automobile.
In addition to the events scheduled
for the rodeo experts. others enter
tainment features have been arranged.
Battery F, of the Twelfth Field Ar
tillery under command of Captain
Joseph Kennedy will give a demon.
stration. and bands Of the Second
Division will furnish music.
Amasa Clark. Spanish War veteran
of Bandera. will attend the roundup
as guest of the division. He will be
driven around the stadium in an old
buckbord by Willissn Krempkau and
will watch the performance from a
box reserved for the old-timers.
The roundup will be held in the
stadium at Fort Sam Houston. where
seating space is provided for $500
persons.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-08

who has become known as the boy
wonder" in wild steer riding, has en-
tered that event in the army round
up and is expected to give other rid
ers keen comnetition for first honorS.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-08
PARADE OPENS SHOW.

The show each day will open with
a parade of the cowboy and cowgirl
stars participating in the different
events.
Following a cannon salute Shorty"
Knapp, famous cowboy clown from
San Angelo, will give an exhibition in
the pastime of riding a wild steer.
The calf roping contest is listed
next on the program. Contestants will
be required to rope and tie their calves
in accordance with the rules of such
events with the roper making the three
best times declared winner.
Goldie Fields Malone. noted trick
riding cowgirl of Wichita Falls. and
Guy Dodgen Of Dallas will perform
some of the most dangerous feats
known to cowboy sports in the trick
riding contest.
BULLD0GING FEATURE.
One Of the greatest thrills for the
spectators will come in the steer wrest-
ling or "bulldogging event, in which
contestants will leap from their run
ning horses TO the horns of wild steers
and ekillfully throw the animals TO the
ground.
Bronc riding by cowboys and an
exhibition in bronze riding by Miss
Malone, maverick race, a boot and
saddle race, trick roping andsa calf
roping contest for old-timers, are
other events on the program.
The calf roping contest for old
time cowboys is being given in honor
Of members Of the Old Trail Drivers
and Freighters association. Only men
IS years or age or older are eligible
70 enter this event. Some of the con-
testants are II. ]. Bowles, 81 !;
Charles Borgsley. IS; W. ]. Malt
burger. IS: Peter Graft, 81; A. W.
Billingsby. 60: and James Hogan, 20
Roy Akers. il. San Antonio youth