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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-20

Newcastle, n. H., May 19.-(AP)
Fire today destroyed the summer
home of Major Phillip C. Lockwood
of Manchester, spread to two other
residences and for a time threatened
the Sea Breeze Hotel, owned by III
M. Warren of Portland, and the en-
tire summer colony on Newcastle
Beach. A fire engine was rushed
from Portsmouth, N. H.. and sol
diers and fire apparatus were sum-
moned from Fort Constitution
Working with the local force, they
confined the fire to the Lockwood
home. Loss was $50, 900.
Boston, May ssengers
and members of the crew of the Nor
wegian steamer Mexicano reported
on arrival here today from Oslo and
Stavanger that they had seen 20 ice
hergs as the vessel steamed south
ward from Newfoundland. One of
the hergs, Captain Eckhoff reported
was half a mile long and lowered
high in the air.
Washington, May l9-At con-
ference with President Coolidge to-
Jay, u. p. IodkuHi, IStiiSu Cdpitdi-
list, outlined a war debt settlement
plan under which all debtor nations
to the United States would enter into
a common agreement for an interna-
tional funding scheme resting on a
long term basis. He proposed that
an arrangement be effected giving
debtors 100 years in which to repay
the United States and each other for
loans at 2 IL percent interest per
annum beginning two years after
date of obligation.
Windsor, Ont, May 10 -. (AP) -
what does it taste like?" and HAS
it got a kick?" are two questions
heard with recurring frequency as
May 81 approaches with it's promise
of "A percent beer in the province
of Ontario. The pre- tasters, persons
who have been privileged to sample
the new beverage at the hreweries
prior to its general sale, answer the
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-20

Traffic on the Seaboard Air Line
the first two weeks of May increased
Ill percent over the same period
last year, loadings total 91,155 cars
against 77,S14.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-20

Stockholders of the Dubilier Con-
denser and Radio Company have ap-
proved a three year option to w. A..
Hartman and Company for the pur-
chase of $4,000 shares at $25 a share.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-20

A record payroll is, being carried
by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation
at its Sparrow Point plant in Mary
land which is operating on full
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-20

Two former employees of reparation
commission sentenced in Paris to i'm
prisonment for theft of confidential
documents, later sent to Harvard II.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-20

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-20

Genevt arms conference decides
against right of eareh of ships, for
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
Base Ball Teams Haze
Amusing Mix Up In Dates

A rather amusing mix-up in dates
occurred this week between the base
ball teams representing Princess Anne
and Chincoteague.
On the day the two teams were
scheduled to play, the Princess Anne
boys were seen to pass through POGO
moke City en- route for the Island; and
not long afterwards, the Virginia boys
were seen going north for Princess
Anne. Each club arrived at it's des-
tination only to find that the home
team was gone-Princess Anne to
Chincoteague, and Chincoteague to
Princess Anne.
The rather peculiar thing about it
was that they met each other on the
way, but, like the ships that pass at
night, they knew not one another, and
drove on unaware of the misunder-
standing of dates.
1t is safe to say that the schedule of
the Delmarvia League, will receive a
careful review by these two teams.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
Returned Thursday
From Trip To Holland
Frank Weidema, Local Dairyman,
Spends Three Months In The
Land Of His Birth.

F. Weidema, who about months
ago sailed for The Netherlands, Eu-
rope, to visit his old home, returned
last Thursday. His trip across con-
sumed nine days; but owing to a fire
which occurred on his ship, just be-
fore he sailed from Rotterdam, he
was delayed, and his journey back
kept him thirteen days.
Mr.. Weidema gives an interesting
account of his trip, and the renewal of
his association with old friends and
acquaintance, which had been inter-
rupted for many years.
While in Holland, he viewed the
home of the exiled ex-emperor Will
liam of Germany at Doom. He did
not get to see the distinguished ex-
patriated monarch, as few have that
privilege, but he brings back vivid
recollection of his prison home.
Mr.. Weidema is successful farm
er near Westover, and has profitable
milk route in this city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
Miss Sydney Tuu Gives
Dance To Young Folk

Miss Sydney Tull, Second street, en-
tertained for Miss Virginia Paul with
dance for the young folk. Those en-
joying Miss Tulps hospitality were:
Miss Paul, of Spring Lake, N. j.;
Miss Margaret Grimshaw, of New
York; Mrs. Theron Hoyt, of Albany,
N. Y; Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Lambden,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bennett, Misses
Emily Stevenson, Wanda Veasey,
Josephine Coston, Cynthia Blaine,
Julia Blaine, Belle Hudson, Margaret
Bowen. Everett Cannon, of Princess
Anne; Nevet Spence, of Cambridge;
Mr.. Moore, New York; Mr.. Parks, of
Philadelphia; Basil Payne, VIM. Mer-
rill, Charles Johnson, of Snow Hill;
Duval Sherwood, Preston Hudson,
James Schoolfeld, Malcolm Matthews,
John Lang.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
CAR WRECKED WHEN
STRUCK BY TRAIN
Dangerous Crossing AT Berlin Scene
Of Another Accident Occupants
Of Car Escape Death

The railroad crossing at Berlin, Md,
near the station has always appeared
to be dangerous, and on Friday of
last week, very serious accident oc-
Cured, which marvelously was at
tended with no loss Of lives.
A car containing M. and Mrs. F. H.
Bartlett and Mrs. C. M. Gunby, all of
Berlin, was struck by B. c. & A.
train and entirely wrecked.
The accident happened about 8 P.
NJ, and was the direct result of OBJ
scuration by darkness and fog. Mrs.
Gunby was more seriously injured
than the others, but all received cuts
and bruises.
The railroad should see that better
protection is vouchsafed traffic at this
point; either gates or fiagman should
be provided, as it is almost impossible
to see the approach of trains advanc-
ing in either direction. Travel to and
fromOcean City is tremendous during
open season, and many lives are i'm
perilled at this point even tho all pre-
caution possible is taken.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
PRESIDENT COOLIDGE
ENJOYS SHORE PEACHES
Half-Bushel Of Golden Hale Variety
Shipped To President By The
w. F. Allen Company

President Coolidge recently enjoyed
some of Wicomico county's own peach
es grown in the famous nurseries of
the w. F. Allen Co., just beyond the
outskirts Of Salisbury.
1t is understood that a half bushel
basket OF the lucious golden Hale va
riety were shipped from the local
firm to Swampscott, Mass, where
they went as a gift to the President
from Mr.. Allen. So large were the
beautiful, downy fruit that only % OF
them could be packed into the basket.
Altho' a reply has come from the
summer White House to Mr.. Allen,
thanking him for the delicious peach
es Mr.. Allen refused to make public
just what was said in praise of his
own product.
''That" he says with a smile, "is
personal matter and not for publica-
ton"
The peaches which went to the
President are considered very difficult
to grow. This is the third crop of this
special kind which Mr.. Allen has
raised in his orchards. Much atten-
tion has been attracted to them To-
cally this flavor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
Former Poconnoke Girl
Marries Deln7ar Man

Miss May Melvin, Of Cape Charles,
Va, and Olen T. Perry, of Delmar,
Del, were quietly married on Tues
day morning, August 25th, at the
home of the BRIDES mother, Mrs. Re-
becca S. Melvin, at Cape Charles. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Ros-
coe Jones of the M. E. Church, South,
and only the members of the family
and the intimate friends of the con-
tracing parties were present.
The bride, who is a daughter of the
late B. Thomas Melvin, of this city,
was born in Pocomoke and spent the
early part Of her life here; while the
groom, who is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Noah Perry, of Delmar, formerly re-
sided in this city several years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry will make their
future home in Delmar, where the
former hGlds a position as train dis
patcher with the Pennsylvania Rail-
road.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
Farmers Barn Burns;
Family Away At Time
Edward Ards Suffers Loss Of Barn
Sunday While Attending Funeral
OF David N. Ward

Fire occurred on the farm of Ed
ward Ardis, situated on the stone road
between this city and Snow Hill last
Sunday which destroyed his barn and
contents, and it was, with difficulty a
horse was gotten out in time to save
it from the flames.
The blaze happened while the fami-
ly was away attending the funeral of
David N. Ward. 1t attracted the no
tice of the passing automobilists,
traffic always being heavy on Sun
day, and all stopped to render what
aid they could. Not much could be
done, however, and the building was
total loss.
The origin was unknown, and moth
ing has been learned since the fire to
clear up the mystery Of its ignition.
A lot of feed, farming implements,
and some lumber was destroyed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
Chautauqua Folk
Guests OF Rotary Club
Meeting Of Monday Night Featured
With Music And Recitation
By Entertainers

The Rotary Club had as their guests
last Monday evening, Miss Redden,
superintendent of the local Chautau-
qua; Mrs. Gregory, who was on the
program last Monday, Miss Smith,
and Miss Ringgold; the last two NAM
cd constituting the Smith -Ringgold
musical company, appearing at the
Chautauqua last Monday. Messrs.
Engler, of Salisbury, and Freeman, of
this city, were also visitors.
Misses Smith and Ringgold favor
ed the Rotarians with some musical
selections; the former with solos Miss
Ringgold accompanying her on the
piano. Miss Ringgold gave some very
interesting pianologues.
Mrs. Gregory favored the club with
an amusing recitation, the same con-
stituting a faithful reproduction of
the negro dialect in the story of the
finding of Moses in the bulrushes by
Pharaoh's daughter. The visitors con-
tributed largely and Interestingly to
the entertainment program of the
evening.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
David N. Ward, Good
Will Farmer, Dead
Deacesed Was 81 Years Of Age
Had Lived Lifetime In This
Section-Funeral Sunday

David N. Ward, died, after an i'll
ness of about five weeks, at his home
near Goodwill, on Friday of last week,
aged 81 years, the cause of his death
being chronic intestinal nephritis.
Funeral services were held on Sun
day at Goodwill church, Rev. Mr..
Prettyman officiating.
The deceased is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Dennard Holland; and
by two sons, S. T., and Archie Ward.
Mr.. Ward has been long and favor
ably known in this community. 1t has
been a long time since he had done
any strenuous work, but many will re-
member the specially delicious brand
Of watermelons he cultivated, and the
many years he served them to limit
ed number of patrons and at the
special prices his fruit demanded.
He lived beyond the time allotted to
mankind and died respected by all
who knew him.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
Reu. y. w. Litfleton
Visits Boyhood Home

Rev. D. w. Littleton, pastor Of the
Baptist Church, this city, has return
ed from months vacation spent in
various parts of North Carolina. While
away he visited Albermarle, the place
of his birth, and while there conducted
a revival meeting held in the Baptist
Church. He also conducted a similar
meeting at Columbia and visited Sal
isbury, Greensboro, Raleigh, and 9TH
er points.
Mr.. Littleton's visit in North Caro-
lima was cut short due to him being
called to Norfolk to see his daughter,
who last week underwent an operation
in st. Vincent's Hospital.
This week he is conducting revival
meeting at Halls Chapel in Accomac
county, Va. All of which goes to show
he has been up and doing the Masters
work, altho' granted months vaca-
tion from his regular charge.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
Pocon1oke City Couple
Married In Baltimore

The announcement of the marriage
of William H. Watson, accommodate
ing salesman in the shoe emporium of
r. J. Lambden & Son, was noted in the
Baltimore papers this week.
The bride is Miss Cassie R. Mock,
formerly Of this city but now of Bal
timore. Mr.. and Mrs. Watson return
ed to this city on Thursday last, and
will take up their residence on Linden
avenue. They are receiving the con-
gratulations of their many friends.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
COKESBURY LAD BROWNS
WHILE AWAY ON VISIT
Nine-Year-Old Son OF Mr.. And Mrs.
Wallace V. Taylor Meets Death
AT Huntington Long Island

The following appeared in the
Thursday issue of the Baltimore Sun:
Oscar T. Taylor, 9-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Taylor, of Po-
comoke City, Md, was drowned We'd
nesday in an artificial lagoon on the
former August Heckscher estate,
Huntington, L. l. With four COM
panions, including his brother Ralph,
IL years old he overturned a canoe.
Boatmen passing on the sound near
by heard the shouts of the boys and
went to the scene in time to rescue all
but Oscar. He was dragged from the
shallow pool, but efforts to resusticate
him failed.
The Taylors went to Huntington
Tuesday to. visit J. A. Griffin, an en-
ployee on the estate of Gentry Will
liams, Suffolk County Supreme Court
clerk. The canoe used by the boys
was the property of Paul Gormley,
son of the owner of Wincoma, the for
mer Heckscher estate.
The family were expected home yes
terday, too late for the Democrat to
secure any further data on the unfor-
tunate accident. Particulars will fol-
low next week. Much sympathy is
expressed for the family.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
THE EASTERN SHORE
TURNS TO AUTHORSHIP
The Democrat Acknowledges Two
Books, One By Rev. G. E. Bevans,
The Other By Gus Ward

The Democrat wishes to acknowl-
edge the receipt recently of two books,
the authors of which are Eastern
Shoremen. One is entitled "The Mas
ter as Paymaster" and was written by
Rev. George E. Bevans, a former Po-
comcke City boy, but now living in
rairmont, w. Va, as pastor of the
Presbyterian Church.
The book is published by Fleming
Fl. Revell Co., of New York, Chicago,
London, and Edinburgh. 1t contains
about one hundred and fifty pages; is
dedicated TO the authors father, and
to Mr.. Bevans' friends in Elizabeth,
N. j., where he resided before going
to Fairmont; and is prefaced by Roger
w. Babson.
The contents are sermons which
have been delivered by the author,
and, to quote Mr.. Babson, they are "an
attempt to emphasize the relation of
cause and effect in Christian living
and to make an appeal to the modern
mind to accept Jesus as the Savior
and Lord"
The book is easy to read and con-
tains many valuable thoughts. 1t is
easy to understand that when the SER
momns are vivified by strong person
ality in magnetic delivery, they are
enhanced thousand fold in their eff
fectiveness. The volume has been well
received and much favorable comment
has been made.
The other book which has come to
the desk of the Democrat is entitled,
"Dale King, the Apostle of Sunshine "
and it's author is Gus Ward, of Girls
field. This volume reached the office
of the Democrat only yesterday; as
nc time has yet been taken for its
perusal, no extensive review can be
given. But it is a book of funny
stories centering around the hero,
Dale King, native of the lower part
of Somerset county. 1t contains many
local illusions, is very readable and
entertaining. 1t is on sale at w. H.
Clarke & Co.'s drug store.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29

Senator Bruce outlined his address.
He said he would review the steps by
which the Federal Government, since
the Civil War, has encroached on
State authority, without limiting him.
self to any one particular phase.
Promise was made, however, of spe-,
citic mention of the Eighteenth A
mendment and the moral effect of
wholesale convictions of persons for
violation of the Federal prohibition
law.
Nine counties will have delegations
at the convention. Kent, Queen Anne,
Talbot, Dorchester, Somerset, Worces-
ter and Wicomico counties already
have organized their groups. Cecil
county's delegation will organize at
Ocean City.
One of the announced purposes of
the gathering will be to effect per-
manent organizations in each county
on the Eastern Shore.
NACIHUC1o VI CIiC w O1CcSLCI COuuLy
delegation who are expected to attend
the convention have been named. They
are J. Shiles Crockett, Edgar Fon-
taine, A. P. Schoolfeld, H. w. Gala
ian, J. F. Wilson, M. C. Callahan, w.
II. Schoolfeld, M. F. Matthews, J. P.
Young, J. Foster Davis, r. V. Glad
ding, F. D. Young and N. M. Young.
James F. Dryden, G. L. Griffith, A.
G. Adams, F. E. Hudson, Charles L.
Mason, w. C. Cullen, E. E. Covington,
w G. Murphy, H. w. Littleton, H. M.
Walters, Edward J. Clarke, Harry D.
Melvin, R. Lee Hall, E. P. Matthews,
w. F. Hillman, C. W. Crockett, w. H.
Dryden, J. Harry Young, Harry C.
Mears, Robert l. Lednum, J. Milton
Clogg, Clarence E. Robertson, Thomas
P. Wharton, D. H Hancock.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
Large Number Attend
Farm Bureau Picnic

sThe Farmers Bureau held their an
rual picnic on Wednesday last, and it
was largely attended. Some very in
teresting talks were given by Prof.
Richardson, of Maryland University,
who talked on Cooperation; by Mr..
Fairbanks and Mr.. Holloway on diff
ferent Agricultural subjects. H..
Senator Harrison and Miss Risteau,
of the State Board of Education and
also of the State legislature with Sen
atorial aspirations, were. also present
and talked.
The Pocomoke City school band was
there gave a concert in the afternoon
and played for dance at night.
1t was most enjoyable outing, and
everybody reports good time.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
Mrs. Alice Porter NolU
Thought To Recover

The Democrat is glad to record the
improvement in the condition of Mrs.
Alice Porter, this city, who recently
underwent an operation. Mrs. Porter
had been progressing very promising
ly until last Thursday, when she was
taken so seriously i'll as to cause her
family and friends much anxiety.
She has rallied, however, and at
this writing, is showing symptoms of
rapid recovery. 1t is to be hoped she
will meet with no further setback.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
CHAUTAUQUA
CLOSES ANNUAL
SESSION HERE
Will Return Next Year With Five
Day Program Thus Lessening
Guarantee 5000
MAJOR PORTION OF
PROGRAM UP TO STANDARD

The 1925 Chautauqua has come and
gone, and with it's passing there also
goes the seven-day meet for Pocomoke
City, and a substitution of the five
day. The principal reason for the a.
doption of this is the amount of money
involved; the seven-day requiring a
guarantee of $500; the ive-day,
$1,000. But the price of season tick
ct will still be retained at $3.50 for
the five nights.
When the costs of these entertain
ments is taken into consideration, no
one will deny that it would be impos-
sible to obtain the same class of
music and other features for the same
money--a little less than 21 cents for
each. But at that low rate, there are
many who will criticize unfavorably
the week as whole, when some one
event is worth the price of the sea-
sons ticket.
There have been many favorable
comments on DR.. Robert McGowan's
lecture, and many regrets that it was
interrupted by the alarm of fire. The
instrumental music of the Vernon
Johns Company was characterized by
good judges as being the work of real
artists. The Mexican and Swiss sing
crs were, possibly, of real value from
the standpoint of education rather
than from the popularity of their
music.
The richness and variegated color
ing of their costumes, revealing the
fashion of their time and country,
constituted a real lesson in nationali-
ties.
Their airs were foreign, and, in the
case of the Mexicans, their language
also untranslatable. The youngster
with these was truly talented boy
and Immediately caught the audience.
The lecture by Flowers, and the one
by Thompson were highly enjoyed,
and if the features mentioned furnish
ed real entertainment, then the two
dollars and fifty cents was not too
much to pay, to say nothing Of the
rest of the programme.
The effort to secure one hundred
signers for the 1926 guarantee was
only partly successful at this writing,
but it is thought the quota will be OBJ
tanned. 1t is understood that the five
day programme will include week.
days only, and that the same quality
of material will make up the program
as appears on the seven-day.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
Fourth Cut Made
In Gasoline Prices

The fourth reduction in gasoline
prices this month was announced by
the Standard Oil Company of New
Jersey last Tuesday when it lowered
quotations half a cent gallon thru
out it's entire territory.
The latest cut brings the tank wag-
on price down to 16 cents a gallon in
New Jersey, Baltimore and Washing
ton, D. c.; and to II cents a gallon in
other parts of the territory, including
Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia,
North and South Carolina. The new
prices are from 8 to 31a cents a gal
Ion below those prevailing at the first
of the month.
The Gulf Refining Company and
Sinclair Immediately announced that
they would meet the Standard Oil
Company's cut,and other competitors
are expected to follow suit.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
Has Toe Crushed When
Cake OF Ice Falls On 1t

D.aon. E. w. McMaster, president of
the Pocomoke City National Bank and
member of the State Board of Educa-
ton, suffered a painful accident on
Tuesday, when a cake of ice fell on
the great toe Of his right foot, crush
ing the digit very badly.
Mr.. McMaster was assisting in car
rying a 1OO-tb weight Of ice to his
refrigerator, when the tongs slipped
and the mass dropped on his foot.
While he is suffering acutely, the
wounded member is getting along as
well as could be expected.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
Union Services Sunday
In Presbyterian Church

The union services Of the churches
of Pocomoke City will be held in the
Presbyterian Church, next Sunday
night, instead of the Baptist Church
as first arranged. The reason for the
change is due to the fact that the re-
pairs to the Baptist Church are not
yet completed. The preacher for the
services will be the Rev e. L. Bunce
of the M. P. Church.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-08-29
STATES RIGHTS
MEET AT OCEAN
CITY TODAY
Senator William Cabell Bruce Will
Be The Chief Speaker-Dry
Mention Likely
NINE COUNTIES WILL HAVE
DELEGATIONS AT CONVENTION

Prominent Eastern Shoremen will
address convention of protest a.
gainst Federal encroachment on
States rights at the Atlantic Hotel
Ocean City, Md, today Saturday. The
convention will mark the Eastern
Shores first organized interest in
STATES rights.
Senator William Cabell Bruce has
been announced as principal speaker
at the gathering. But because the
meeting will be primarily an Eastern
Shore affair, some expression of it's
attitude toward States rights is ex-
pected.