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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26
SCREEN MASTERPIECE
PLAYS TO PACKED HOUSE
Many Turned Away From Showing
Of ''The Ten Commandments"
Return Engagement Soon

The Empire Theatre was not large
enough to accommodate the crowds
this week that sought admission to
the screen dramatization of the Ten
Commandments.
For two nights, every seat was oc-
cupied, and many turned away unac-
commodated. This situation is a sharp
reminder of the needs of Pocomoke
for a theatre building; and also an
evidence of the patronage that will be
extended to productions of real merit.
This picture was wonder of photo
achievement. The reality of some of
the scenes was remarkable; notable
among these the opening of the
waters of the Red Sea to allow the
1sraelites to cross, followed by the
closing in of the flood to engulf the
pursuing Egyptians.
This effect is produced, so it is said,
by masses of gelatinous matter with
jetties of water running over it, with
probably double exposure to bring
in the marching. In whatever man
ner, it is accomplished it was a reve-
lation. The storm that ended the life
Of the transgressor seemed to be the
real thing, as we'll was the destruc-
ton of the massive walls as a result
of weak structural work. The wild
orgies of the Israelites as they
strayed momentarily from the wor-
ship of the true God to that of the gol-
den image; the handing down to
Moses of the two tablets containing
the ten commandments, as he expert
enced stirring scenes on the mount;
the cruel treatment of the slaves un-
der the old monarchy dominion as the
poor unfortunates toiled under hot
suns to erect the magnificent temples
of the East; all were impressive Wis
ualization Of Biblical times and a real
moral education in themselves.
The management has been success
full in securing the picture for two
nights week after next-Monday and
Tuesday, October and 6. No doubt
there will be capacity houses, many
attending from those who have as
we'll as those who have not seen the
production before.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26
Husband OF Stockton
Woman Dies In India

News was received in Pocomoke
last week of the death of Walter AL
len, in India, on Sept. 2, death being
due to typhoid.
Mr.. Allen was the son of w. F. AL
len, nurseryman, of Allen, Nd, near
Salisbury. He is survived by his wild
ow who was Miss Beulah Mock, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Mock, of
Stockton, two children, Florence Byrd,
about four years, and Gladys, nearly
two, his parents, and three brothers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen went to India
as missionaries from the Southern
Baptist Convention nearly five years
ago.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26
Unusual Conduct Noted
On Colored Excursion

The N. Y, P. & N. R. R., is en-
phasizing the unusually good conduct
maintained on their three-day excur-
sion which was run last week to Ocean
City for the benefit and pleasure of
the colored folk.
1t is estimated that as many as
5000 people made the trip, and of this
vast number only two men were ar
rested for disorderly conduct. This
is a remarkable record for such out
ings, and reflects great credit upon
the management of the road in gener-
al, but specially Sergeant of Police,
Walter Nelson. This officer, by his
tact and frmness, averted any recur-
renee of scenes which ordinarily ac-
company these trips, and is heartily
to be commended for his watchful-
ness.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26
County Sunday School
Convention October IS

The Fifteenth Annual Convention
of the Worcester County Sunday
School Association will be held on
Thursday, October 18th, in Mackenzie
Memorial Presbyterian Church, Snow
Hill.
DR.. Kreger assures his hearty CO.
operation; and, with the County and
State workers aided by other special
lists, it promises to be day Of great
inspiration and helpfulness.
Every school is urged to send it's
full delegations to have it's part and
share in the days doings.
Mrs. A. w. Karnell who has en-
deared herself on former occasion
will again be present and that is suf-
fcient to assure everybody of some
thing worth while.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26
Aged Colored Woman
Sustains Serious Injury

Lizzie Quinn, an aged, respectable
colored women of this city, had the
misfortune to sustain a fall last week
which resulted in fractured hip. She
was probably attacked with fainting
spell and fell to the floor.
She was taken to the hospital, her
hip encased in cast, and at present
she is doing as we'll as could be ex-
pected from her seventy-fve years of
age. Lizzie has long been identified
as servant in the family Of the late
William S Dickinson Jr., and in that
of his father. Mrs. Frank D. Young
attended to her needs in this case.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26
CRABS RETURN In
ABUNDANCE PREDICTED
Swepson Earle, Conservation Com
missioner, Says Protection Is
What They Need

The following interesting and en-
couraging prediction made by Conser-
walton Commissioner Swepson Earle,
will constitute good news to those
whose livelihood depends largely upon
the crab industry. 1t was clipped
from the Baltimore News of last
Thursday:
Do you remember some few years
ago
When grabbing was one of the IA
vorite outdoor sports?
When crabs were so plentiful one
could lug home a bushel bag filled
with the shellfsh after few hours on
either old Long Bridge, foot of Light
street, or at River View?
When soft crab sandwiches sold for
not more than 10 cents each?
When hard crabs to steam were so
plentiful that one could buy enough
in market for the family for Is cents.
Cheer up, those of you who have
deplored the passing of the crusta-
cean! Here is piece of good news!
The old days, with the crabs aplenty,
are coming back.
This is virtually the promise of
Swepson Earle, Conservation Commits
sioner, following experiments made
during the last year.
A law in Maryland protects the fe-
male or sponge crab from being TAX
en- from the water. In operation only
a year or so, the crabs have multi
piled at a rapid rate. Said Commits
sioner Earle:
GAS proof of how the crab increas-
es under protection one need but
study conditions at Chincoteague,
Sinepuxent and Isle of Wight bays.
Last year only 100 fishermen were
engaged in catching crabs and their
total catch amounted to only $4,000.
"This year, because we have pro-
tected the female or sponge, which
deposits about 100000 eggs during
the spawning season, from which we
get no less than 100000 to 100000
young crabs, 500 fishermen have been
engaged in catching crabs and they
realized S5OO,OOO for their work.
"This shows that with proper regu-
lation crabs will increase at a rapid
rate This summer we imported 40
barrels of sponge crabs from Virginia
and I believe we will see the benefit
next summer by large increases all
through the Chesapeake and its
tributaries. In two years at most I
expect to see crabs as plentiful as at
any time within the last 20 years.
The Commissioner predicates his
belief on the assurance of the State
of Virginia that added laws to pro-
tect the female crabs during the
spawning season will be passed by the
next Legislature.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26
Returns To Poconaoke
To Buy Automobile

Miss Redden, the capable lady SUI
perintendent of the 1925 Chautauqua
held here was in town on Thursday
last. She made the trip from Snow
Hill where she is holding three-day
meeting.
While here she patronized the local
garage of Ray V. Gladding and in
vested in one of those nifty looking
Chevrolet coupes. She knows good
place to shop, and her purchase was
a tribute to the salesmanship of the
Pocomoke agent.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26
Commissioners Order
County's Bills Paid

H. L. Burbage, work on roads, $35.
C. Fl. Burbage, work on roads,
S21.75.
J. S. Tarr, work on roads, SLABS.
E. T. Birmingham, work on roads,
1880.
Maryland Culvert and Metal Co.,
pipe for roads, S14040.
Sinclair Refining Co., kerosene for
roads, $1.25.
The Corddry Co., supplies for Jail,
$500.
w. w. Davis, Jail account, $500.
Berlin Garage, Sheriff's account,
$3.50.
Municipal Power Co., lights C. H.
and Jail, $31.78.
Ewell & Child, Attorneys fees in
Court, $1,000.
Frank Townsend, work on. roads,
$49.75.
Mrs. Emory Dennis, sand for roads,
80 cents.
H. b. Pilchard, expenses collecting
taxes, $500.
R. T. Shockley, work on roads,
$47.65.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26
LUTHER JACKSON GUSTS,
SOMERSET man, DEAD
Well Known In Pocomoke, Having
Lived Near City For Several
Years.

Luther Jackson Gusts died at his
home near Princess Anne, Wednesday
morning, September 16, at 1 A. M,
the cause of his death supposed to be
either cancer or tuberculosis of the
intestines. Had he he lived until Mon
day, Sept. 21, he would have been SO
years old.
Funeral services were held at Chin
colleague Baptist Church near New
Church, Va, Thursday afternoon, in
terment in the Baptist cemetery, Rev.
S. Barnes of the church officiating.
The pail bearers were George L.
GUSTS, Irving Custis, E. Roland Gus
tbs, Charlie GUSTS, Robert H. North
am, and e. Carmel Wilson.
"Jack" as he was familiarly called,
was we'll known in Pocomoke City
Born in Accomac county, Va, the son
of the late Luther and Ada Custis, he
has lived in Maryland since his early
manhood, having moved to farm
near here in 1898, where he resided
until few years ago, when he moved
near Princess Anne.
He is survived by his widow, chill
dren, Mrs. Earl Parks, of Beaver
Dam, Harry j., William j., Robert S.,
Ada NJ, Roxey H., Harvey, and Au-
drey, all of near Princess Anne, two
sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Justis, of Pc.
comoke, and Mrs. John Hall, of Blox-
ON, Va, two brothers, Robert L., OF
near Princess Anne, and James M
Custis, of Pocomoke City, besides a
host of neices, nephews, and cousins
He had been member Of the Chin
colleague Baptist Church for more
than 20 years, and of him it could be
truly said, "He died as he lived, a
Christian" He was kind husband
and father and will be missed by a
wide circle of friends.
The many floral offerings attesteo
the sympathy Of friends condoline
with the family on account of thei,
loss. |
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26
Entertains AT Bridge
Thursday Evening

Miss Clara Coston entertained at
Bridge on Thursday evening at her
home on Second street. Sixty guests
were present, among them number
of out-of- town folk.
Prizes were given for the highest
score made-Mr. Somers, of Parks
ley, Va, receiving the gentleman's
prize and Miss Mildred NAPLES, the
ladies' prize. Miss Myrtle Ashburn
was given the guest prize.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26
POCOMOKE WOMAN
WINS NEWSPAPER PRIZE
Miss Alice R. Young Wins Prize
For Best Letter Defending
The Flapper.

The following was clipped from
the Baltimore News in one of its is.
sues OF this week:
''1'he $5 prize for the best letter in
the Cherry of the House of Mohur
contest goes today to the Eastern
Shore.
"The letter was written by Miss
Alice r. Young, FOG Walnut street
Pocomoke City. 1t follows:
"Why all this hue and cry after
the flapper? l am not one q
wish to Heaven I were). I'm a
genuine dyed in the wool old
maid, born too early to profit by
present day independence. -am,
however, regardless of my handi-
cap, an ardent adn1irer of the
fapper. l admire her courage,
approve her independence and
envy herAher freedom.
Unquestionably the present
day mode of dress is far more.
sensible than the bustles and
hoops Of the past. Bobbed hair,
which was so censored in the be-
ginning, is now being copied by
these same censors. Simply be-
cause back in prehistoric ages,
Eve wore her dresses long is no
reason why we should forever
stick to the same silly fashion.
Outwardly, though, appearance go
against the flapper; inwardly,
she is just as wholesome, just as
sweet as the dear little grand
mother who used to sit by the
fireplace smoking her pipe openly
and in rich enjoyment
Miss Young has been quite success
full in landing prizes recently. Only ;
short while ago, she landed two offer
ed by the Pictorial Review for idea!
in window dressing-one for SIS; tn
other for $25. Miss Young is asso
ciated with the Hargis Department
store, of this city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26
CHESTERTOWN BANK
PRESIDENT ENDS LIFE
Hope H. Barrol Shoots Self Through
Head E. Crane Dies After
Long Illness.

Chestertown, Md, lost two of her
most prominent citizens this week,
one through the ravages of disease;
the other by a suicidal hand. The. for
mer was Curtis E. Crane, one of the
directors of the Marvel Package Com
pany "a vestryman of the Episcopal
Church, formerly a member of the
Board of Visitors and Governors of
Washington College, and, some years
back, a representative in the Mary
land General Assembly.
He had been in failing health for
quite a long while and his death was
not matter of great surprise to his
host of friends and acquaintance.
The other was Hope H. Barroll,
ESQ.,, a prominent lawyer, banker, and
politician. He locked himself in his
office, shot himself with a 35 calibre
revolver, and died from the effects of
the wound few hours later.
Mr.. Barroll gained his political
prominence by attacking the financial
management of Kent county and ar
raigning the officials who had been
elected by the regular democratic or
ganization. He built up an anti-or-
ganization faction which fought the
powers through many campaigns,
sometimes very successfully.
In his banking capacity, he was
president of the Third National Bank,
succeeding the late Judge Jar:es AL
fred Pearce. While acting as such,
difficulties, probably political, sprang
up between him and the cashier, Hon.
W. B. Copper, the present State Sena-
tor from Kent. The result of this
difference was that he resigned from
the bank and Mr.. Copper was made
president.
Mr.. Barroll then organized another
bank which he called. The Citizens
Bank, and it was the general consen-
sus of opinion that this was to fight
the Third National. Thinking possi-
bly, his contemplated suicide would
cause a run on the Citizens, he closed
the doors before he fired the fatal
shot. The affairs of the bank are said
to be in excellent condition.
The deceased no doubt dwelt pain
fully on the turn for the worse in
nearly all the phases of his existance.
Early in life he lost leg. This pre-
cluded all that exercise which he
needed, since he was an indefatigable
worker, remaining at his desk thru
out the hours of the day, and many
times of the night.
His health became undermined; his
banking influence weakened; his po-
litical power vanished; his ability to
slave at his desk gone;-he, probably,
thought life not worth living, despite
his interesting family of wife and
four sons, beautiful home on the
banks of the Cheter, and, so far as
everyone thought, handsome COM
petence.
The Chestertown bar has been con-
spicuous in comparatively recent years
for suicides-no fewer than three
having occurred within, probably, five
years. The first was r. Groome
Parks, ESQ.,, who sat down before
table on which he had secured a gun
in such way as when he pulled the
trigger, the load centered in his head,
causing instant death.
The second was S. P. Townshend,
ESQ.,, referee in bankruptcy, who shot
himself in the early hours of the
morning, being found dead in an out
house. The third was Mr.. Barroll as
related above.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26
Salem Junior Aid To
Hold Oyster Supper

The Junior Aid Of Salem M. E..
Church, this city, will hold an oyster
supper on Tuesday evening next, at
$50 P. NJ, in the Sunday school room
of the church. The menu will consist
of flied and stewed oysters, clans,
cold slaw, pickles, hot rolls, Maryland
biscuit, and coffee-all for so cents.
The patronage of the public is So
licited.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26
Merchants Inaugurate ''Buy
In Pocon1oke" Campaign

The Democrat is running today a
full page advertisement which
will reveal the shopping facilities of
Pocon1oke City and name those who
are ready and willing to serve the
public. It is earnestly recommended
to the attention Of the public, and they
are also counseled to look for the
same ad under different forms for ten
weeks to come.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26
QUINTON M. P. CHURCH.

Revival services will begin Sunday,
September 9th, and continue for two
weeks.
Services will begin each evening at
7.3O.
Services Sunday will be as follows:
5 P. M, Sermon by Rev. E. L. Bunce.
7.3O P. NJ, Sermon by Rev. J. w.
Baxley.
The public is cordially invited to
attend.
E. L. BUNCE.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26

A wholesale delivery took place
from the Snow Hill Jail on Thursday
night, when four out of the five pris-
oners made their escape. 1t is re-
ported that the fifth did not seem to
be in on the scheme and he was a.
sleep.
The men succeeded in releasing
themselves by picking out the bricks
out of the back window, and leaping
to the ground from the second floor.
Two were reported as having been
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26
Four Prisoners Escape
From Worcester Jail
Wholesale Delivery Made When Prisoners Loosen Bricks
From Around Wndow.-James Baker, Accused Of
Murder Among Those At Large.

caught in Crisfeld, having secured a
taxi to that point. One is now said
to be in the Crisfeld hospital, having
broken his foot by the leap from the
window.
James Baker, the slayer of the aged
farmer, James A. Carey is among the
number escaped and is still at large.
Measures are being taken to appre-
hend the fugatives and it is quite
likely they will soon be back to their
cells.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-09-26
A CORRECTION.

Last week the Democrat stated in
it's news, columns that some delay had
attended the delivery of cans to one
of the local canneries. The agent here
explains the situation in such man
ner as to relieve the railroad of such
responsibility and the Democrat is
glad to make this public in it's col
umns.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-13

toned for just enough to take them
lover the hill"
One such letter, from a nonasenar
ian. in a large Ohio city, stated she OK
pected just one more year of life and
would like to enjoy it, free from
worry. This happened to reach IT,,
personal attention Of Mr.. Schepp and
he ordered that sum adequate for her
needs be sent Mt once.
Most of the foreign replies were In
languages of the country of origin but
some were in laborcd English. Among
the latter was the near verse appeal
of Joseph Syoboda Of Prague:
"1-young man,
"The-girl,
"We-love.
ave are but poor;
$4,000.
Marriage,
Happiness.
Another Bohemian. maker of thea.
trical puppets, wanted funds to en-.
able him to study the sciences, while
a Sergeant Geleck, tired of the Czcho-
slovakian army life, offered to dis
close his discovery of the causes Of
the flood tide and ebb of the ocean "
for suitable financial compensation.
Several hundred letters came from Ger
many mostly from persons who lost
their fortunes during the war.
From the deepest recesses of China
a letter came last week. asking So,
600 for a much-needed building for Il
missionary school.
AS an experiment, the attempt to
obtain public advice was failure.
Very few of the appeals went beyond
the needs and desires of the individual
writer. in spite of Mr.. Schepp's all
nouncement that he sought method
for bringing quick and permanent as
sistance to the public generally.
Those in charge of the count re.
port that less than ; per cent were
other than out-andout personal ap
peals.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-13
bEXAR RADIO
AMATEURS
ITO MEET
Military Experts to Speak
at Weekly Session Of
Association.

The Bexar County Radio Associa'
ton will hold its regular weekly meet.
ing at the chamber Of commerce We'd
nesday night, Edward G. Conroy, re-
cently-elected president of the organi-
cation, announced Tuesday.
The program will be in charge of
Lieutenant Williamson and Master
Sergeant Smith of Kelly Field, who
will address the meeting on Govern
ment Radio Installation in Planes. "
Sergeant Smith, radio instructor for
the flying classes, will demonstrate
several of the latest developments in
airplane super-heterodyne receivers.
Wednesday nights program is the
first of a series arranged by T. T..
Lyle, chairman of the program COM
mittee. Subject to be. discussed in fu-
ture meetings include "Short Wave
Phenomena" by Il. G. Conroy; Re
cent Developments in Vacuum Tubes, -"
by G.. n. Whiting: "Short Wave An
tennae," by Harold Clemens. and "The
Theory of Tele-photography," b. T. f..
Conroy.
The association, which consists Of
some so licensed radio amateurs in
Bexar county, was formed for the pur-
pose Of the study and advancement of
radio, Mr.. Conroy said, and licensed
amateurs in its territory arc invited to
join the organization. The general
public is invited to attend.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-13
ENGINEER ARRIVES
To ADDRESS SOCIETY

The fall season of the San Antonio
Scientific Society will be opened
Tuesday night with lecture by Her.
bert Kay Humphrey, professor OF
electrical engineering at Rice Insti.
tute, Houston. His subject will be
"Faraday and the Beginnings Of Flee
trical Engineering.
Mr.. Humphrey reached San Anto.
MO Tuesday morning and was a guest
of the society at an informal luncheon
at the Menger hotel.
Tuesday nights lecture will be illus
trated. Considerable equipment was
brought for the purpose. The meet
ing will be in the society's quarters in
the Stephens building ut S:15 o'clock.
Prior to accepting the post at Rice
Mr.. Humphrey was consulting engi.
neer for the General Electric Com.
p1ny.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-13
JUDGE LOUIS BO[Tz
ON WAY TO RECOVERY

Judge Louis F. Boltz was reported
we'll on the way to recovery Tuesday
and is expected to leave Santa Rosa
Infirmary within ten days, it was re-
ported at the courthouse.
Judge Boltz rallied from relapse
of ten days and is now out of dan
ger. Complications which set in after
injuries suffered in an automobile a.
cidcnt. brought on a serious illness.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-13
THIEF TAKES FLOCK
OF 100 CHICKENS

II anybody Gees 100 homesick chick.
ems. they are asked 70 notify the. sher-
ifs office. The chickens belong 70
Mrs. p. Gold.in Woodlawn Hills, fox
thief stole the entire flock Monday
night.
They are White Leghorns and Mrs.
Gold says they will not be satisfied
until they return home.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-13
AGED ASK AID

Appeals for assistance to pet chart
ties, to community hope-chests and TO
neighborhood improvements were in
the tide and with them pathetic &C
counts of aged and infirm who petit
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-13
ASK FLOW OF BEGGING
LETTERS BE HALTED


NEW YORK, Oct. 13.-P)-Asso-
ciates of Leopold Schepp pleaded to-
dav for n cessation of contributed ideas
o. ~, .ho Q. go oI5 ,,h;Io,.hron;s,
oh- NJ" 'no '.ai 'o'u pn"'"'n'op''-
could distribute his millions.
Last July, Mr.. Schepp appealed
tbrouyb the newsnonors for somc soon
~,-r,- -,
crete ana "orkapie ideas on no" ne
might best distribute his surplus
wealth. Whether the ideas he receiy. 4
were either concrete or workable is
open TO discussion. but in bulk at any
rate. they were n hundred times great
err than was expected by the aged
philantbropist. who had no idea what
forces he was unleosbing.
Since the appeal for ideas was made.
it was announced today, 10000 com
munications originating in virtually