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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-06-06
The Dorothy Bounds Essay
Wins The Old Home Prize
Interesting History Of Pocomoke Rver-Eary Settlement
At Stevens Ferry, First Name Of Pocomoke, After
wards Meeting House Landing, Then Newtown Then
Pocomoke City.

the river establishing meeting houses
and visiting the sick.
Do we ever stop to wonder why our
forefathers chose Worcester for their
home? When new comers entered the
Pocomoke they saw green marshes
stretched away on either side-the
feeding place of innumerable wild
fowl and valuable for the crops of
salt hay grown there. Then as the
mouth was passed and they made
their way further up the river they
found the narrows and banks richly
wooded with cypress and pine, oak
and birch, and many other deciduous
trees which shaded it's banks. Its
waters were tinged with the color of
the cypress roots and thus the name
Pocomoke was given to this Worces-
ter stream, for Pocomoke is Indian
for "dark waters"
The first time the waters of the Po-
comoke were ever stirred by the keel
of civilized peple was in 1908. Capt.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-06-06
(By Miss Dorothy Bounds)

To most people, the Pocomoke river
is just one Of those ordinary winding
streams one sees anywhere. To 9TH
ers, it presents a different aspect
when you stop to consider the history
connected with this dark watered
stream; for the first naval engage
ment fought in the New World (1635)
took place on it's waters. In. 1908
Captain John Smith traded on its
banks. AS was the case in all the
colonies, the settlements were made
along the sea coast or navigable riv-
ers. So the Pocomoke became the
center Of many thriving settlements
and as it makes it's course almost di-
rectly through the center of Worces-
ter county, it became the center Of
all trade. When Makcmie, the father
of the Presbyterian faith, in America,
first came to the New World he car
ried on his great work on the shores
of the Pocomoke, sailing up and down
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-06-06
CHURCH OF ST. MARY THE
VIRGIN

Church is open at all times fol
meditation and prayer.
Every Sunday-Holy Communion
at 7.3O, and Church school at $50.
7th-Trinity- Sunday-Holy Com.
munion at 1890.
11th-St. Barnabas the Apostle, Ho-
ly Communion at 10.
14th-Matins and Holy Commun-
ion at 1890.
21st - Centennial of st. Paul's
Church, Berlin, at II, and Old St
Martins at 8. Program will be pub
lished later.
24th-Nativity of st. John the Bap-
tist, Holy Communion at 10.
28th-Choral Evensong at 7.30.
29th-St. Peter the Apostle, Holy
Communion at 10.
The following meetings will be held
in June-5th-St Mary's Guild at 3.
with Miss Cluff.
1Oth-Daughters of the King at g.
with Miss Cluff.
16th-Woman's Auxiliary at g.
with Miss Cluff.
26th-The Vestry at 8, at the rec
tory.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-06-06
BETHANY M. p. CHURCH.

Sunday School and Adult Bible
Glasses at 10 A. M.
Divine worship and sermon at II
A. M. and P. M.
intermediate and Junior G.. E. SER
vice at Z P. M. Prayer service and
short address by the pastor Wednes-
day evening at 8 o'clock.
E. L. BUNCE Minister.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-06-06
SALEM nj. E. CHURCH.

9 A. NJ, Class Meeting.
10 A. NJ, Sunday School and Bible
Glass.
II A. NJ, Preaching by pastor.
7.30 P. M, preaching by pastor,
6.45 P. NJ, Epworth League.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday even
ing, 7.30.
Junior League, Friday from Z to 8.
r. P. NICHOLS, Pastor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-06-06
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday School at 10 A. M.
by the pastor.
II A. M. and 500 P. NJ, Preaching
B. Y. P. u, at ZOO P. M.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening
800 o'clock.
Pitts Creek-Sunday School, 2 p.
NJ. Preaching at P. M.
D. w. LITTLETON, Pastor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-06-06
IN THE CHURCHES.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Sunday School and Mems Bible
Class 10 A. M.
Prayer Meeting, Wednesday even
ing at 7.30.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Lynching Experience
Didn't Secure Job

Brooklyn, N. Y.-A cable from
Europe published in the Brooklyn
Times states that in response to an
advertisement by the Hungarian gov
ernment for the purpose of filling the
office of Public Executioner, there
were 500 applicants, among them
three women. One of the applicants
claimed to have taken part in twenty
five lynchings in the United States.
This qualification did not get him the
job, however.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Why Prohibition Doesn't Prohibit
Case of the Detroit Business Men-Are Leading Citizens
Privileged to Violate the Constitution?

making prohibition
men
Washington authorities notified that the members
of the of lake
put supply whsk beer other beverages
by the Volstead act
Washington prohibition off
aboard seized the liquor
a single arrest made!
owned the "hootch
they've telling the truth There the ended
had dealing
would been enent There would least
an ota at
the Board eading and
therefore at liberty
Of theirco ntry witt fear punishment
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Veterans Must File
By September lst
Especial to The LEADER

Columbus, O.-All claims for ad-
lsted compensation by world war
,eterans must be filed with the state
department of adjusted compensation
by September /, this year. No claims
filed, for compensation, after that
date will be considered. In all 212,-
244 claims totaling $28,778,764.8
have been paid. The total number of
claims filed is 223,885 by veterans,
and an additional SOTO by heirs of
former service men.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
State Police Bill Fails

Springfield, Ill.-The state cossack
bill failed to pass in the state senate
on its third reading. Senator Kess-
niger of Aurora secured a lease of
life for the proposal by offering a
motion to postpone further consid-
Grafton"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
WOmen's Bill Defeated

Springfield, Ill.-Opponents of the
women's eight-hour bill defeated the
measure in the house of representa-
tlves by four votes. Mrs. Lottie
Holman O'Neil, author of the meas
ure, declared the fight has just start
ed.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Canada May Bar Asiatics

Ottawa, Ontario-W. G. McQuar-
rie, conservative, gave notice in the
Dominion house of parliament that
ne would purpose bill for the ex-
cluslon of Asiatic immigration. He
tavors the restriction of all Orientals
in Canada by legislation.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Win a One-Dav Strike

Chicago-About 1900 ice cream
drivers of Chicago are now back a.
work after a one-day strike for in
creased wages and six-day week.
Satisfactory wage rates were secur-
ed and the men were allowed the op-
tlonal privilege of a six-day week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Rakers Raise Wages

Spokane, Wash.-The Bakers union
has negotiated a new wage agree
ment. Rates for 80 per cent of these
workers is advanced 30 cents day.
The others are increased So a week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Plumbers Win Strike

Passaic, N. J.-Passaic plumbers
won their two weeks strike with a
new wage scale of 81 a day, bring
ing the weekly wage to $60.50, ex-
elusive of overtime. About 125 plumb
ers We're involved.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Doings Of Labor
Wage Increases and Progress
Made Throughout Country
Cnloradn Workers Unite

Fort Collins, Col.-Lathers IN this
city have organized. Similar action
has been taken by hod carriers and
building laborers.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Injuries to Metal Workers

Washington-Fifty-eight men were
killed and 8,476 injured in accidents
at metallurgical works of the United
States during 1923, according to fig
ures made public by the United States
bureau of mines.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Line Men Raise Wages

Detroit-A wage increase of 6
cents an hour has been secured by
organized electrical workers employed
by the Edison company. The new
rate is SIP an hour.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
RoOkhinders Organize

Augusta, Ga.-Bookbinders in this
city have perfected temporary or
ganization and applied to the Inter
national Brotherhood of Bookbinders
for a charter.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Food Costs Increase

Washington-The latest yearly re-
port on food costs, issued by the
United States bureau of labor statis-
ties, shows an approximate increase
OF per cent. This is for the period
April Is, 1924 to April Is, 1925.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
CARPENTERS Get Increase

Hazleton, Pa.-The new agreement
won by Hazleton carpenters from the
Master Builders raises wages 1914
cents an hour to $1.12k for journey
men and S1.371z for foremen.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
BARRIERS Organize

Indianapolis-The JOurneymen Bar
bers' International union has issued
charters to newly organized locals in
Niagara Falls, Ontario; Nanticoke,
Pa, and Charlotte, N. C.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Painters Winning Strike

Portland, Ore. - Five hundred
painters in Portland struck for SO
per day and a five-day week, the
strike becoming effective on May Is.
A number of contractors have grant
cd the wages demanded.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Plumbers Secure New Contract

HaZeIton, Pa. : The strike of
plumbers at Hazelton, Pa, which be-
gan May 1, has been settled. These
workers demanded an increase OF
1917 cents per hour and the master
plumbers finally conceded the de-
mand. The new rate is $1.121a per
hour. Other building trades have
also signed for the coming year.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Workers Unite

Marshfieid, Ore.-Ilaundry workers
at this place and at Great Bend have
organized. Every eligible person Is
included in the new union.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26

San Francisco = Cracker bakers
have secured the Saturday half holi-
day in their new agreement with EN-
ployers.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Deaths i'm Coal Mines

Washington-During the first four
months of the present year 737 en-
ployes were killed by accidents at
coal mines, according to the United
States bureau of mines. During April
there were 142 men killed.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26

Buffalo, N. Y.-All building trades
crafts in this city have signed up for
another year. The painters were
granted 81 per day increase, effective
May l, other crafts accepting the old
rates. 0iu
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Live Labor Notes
Short Items Gathered for Bene"
fit of Hasty Readers
High Oil Profits

New York-Last years profits of
the Standard oil company of New
Jersey totaled 81,016,570, an in
crease of nearly $25,0OO,OOO over
1923.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Workers Lured to Iowa

Cedar Rapids, Iowa-Workers are
warned by President Lewis of the
Iowa state federation of labor to ig-
more propaganda that is intended to
lure workers to this state.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Bakers Work Long Hours

Vancouver, British Columbia -
Trade unionists charge that morgan
lied bakers in this city are working
II to 16 hours a day for $40 a week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Court Would Stop Strikes

Baltimore-Building craftsmen are
in court to answer a charge that they
violated an injunction not to suspend
work against a non-union painting
contractor, whose wage rates run as
low as 65 cents an hour.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
NeWsnaners Merge

Phiadelphia-The North American
and the Public Ledger, two we'll
known eastern newspapers, have
merged.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Plumbers Organize

Klamath Falls, Ore.-Plumbers at
this place have organized and are
affiliated with the trade union move
ment.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-06-26
Carnenters Winning

Baltimore-Carpenters in this city
are winning their strike for a $1.10
wage rate.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-12-12

representatives from every state in the
Union at Chicago.
For many years Major Ebbert was at
torney for the Anti-Saloon League Of IL
linois, as well as its legislative superin-
tendent. Then he was made associate
counsel with Wayne B. Wheeler for the
Anti-Saloon League of America at Wash
ington, d. {. Soon after the Eighteenth
Amendment went into effect Major Eb-
bert was appointed attorney for the
League in the ten Pacific Coast states.
During his service in this capacity he
conferred with practically every county
enforcement official in his territory.
Upon the election of F. Scott Mcbride
as General Superintendent of the Anti
Saloon League, Major Ebbert was named
Illinois superintendent of the League.
Major Ebbert is veteran of the Span
ish-American war, and major in the O.
r. C. of the u. S. army chemical warfare
service. He is a graduate of the Chicago
College of Law, and was engaged in law
practice in the state of Idaho before COM
ing to the Illinois League.
Major Ebbert will take up his new
work Immediately after the effective date
of his resignation as Illinois superintend
ent on January |. His headquarters will
be in San Francisco.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-12-12

many respects with sincere reluctance.
My relationship with the Illinois League
has been very genuine joy. The Ex-
ecutive Committee has been in the most
sympathetic accord at all times with my
policies and | feel very deep personal
loss in severing our very happy and cor
dial relationship.
Il also wish to express my deep appre-
citation to every co-worker on the Illinois
force. They have been splendid in their
fine loyalty and it is with genuine sor-
row that leave these men and women
who have made my service in Illinois one
of the very happiest experiences of my
life.
with a humble prayer that God may
continue to direct the destinieS of the IL
linois League to even larger and greater
success in the future than we have en-
joyed in the past in this great warfare of
right against wrong in which we are
engaged, | respectfully submit this resig-
nation"
Major Ebbcrts assignment to the ma
tional field force is part OF the Leagues
program to perfect enforcement and pro-
mote observance of prohibition Plans to
carry on this work on a much greater
scale than ever before were perfected
during the recent gathering of League
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-12-12
Illinois Superintendent Resigns to
Resume Place in National En-
forcement Drive
DR.. GEORGE B. sanford
HEADS ILLINOIS LEAGUE
Former Minnesota Superintendent
Elected by Board to Succeed
Major Ebbert

Commencing January |, DR.. George B.
Stafford, former superintendent of the
Anti-Saloon League of Minnesota, will
be State Superintendent of the Anti-Sa-
loon League of Illinois, DIR. Stafford, who
is Presbyterian minister, was formerly
a member of the Executive Committee of
the Illinois League. His election by the
Illinois State Board of Trustees at Chi
cago on November 9, followed the resig-
nation of Major Frank B. Ebbert to re-
enter the service of the national League.
Major Ebbert succeeded Dr. F. Scott
Mcbride as superintendent of the Illi-
nois League when the latter was named
.GencTdI Superintendent OF the Anti-Sa-
loon League of America.
Major Ebbert's letter Of resignation
follows
Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. rs, 1925.
"To the Executive Committee of the
Anti Saloon League of Illinois,
AT the time Dr. Mcbride was elected
National General Superintendent he very
generously extended me an invitation to
return to Illinois from my work on the
Pacific Coast with the National Anti-Sa-
loon League and accept the vacancy in
the superintendency of the Ant-Saloon
League of Illinois as his successor.
"At the time this invitation was ex-
tended | earnestly urged that someone
else be chosen and I be permitted to re-
main ii my national League relationship.
Dr. Mcbride, however, felt that in view
Of my previous experience in the legisla-
tive work in Illinois and the fact that the
vacancy i'll the Illinois superintendency
came in the very midst of a most impor-
tant legislative campaign, that my larger
duty at that critical time was to accept
his invitation and return to Illinois.
Con the basis of this urgent call to
duty | agreed to return to Illinois with
tie definite understanding that | would
not be bound beyond the close OF the
1925 legislative session. That agreement
has been completed and | now desire to
submit you my resignation effective Jan
uary /, 1926. This will allow ample time
for the selection of my successor and the
opportunity for him to fully acquaini him
self with the political Situation of the state
before | return to ny work with the ia
tional League, which field | desire 70 re-
enter.
"Thc decision to submit this rcsisna-
ton has been arrived at after the most
prayerful and earnest thought and in
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-12-12

l. Hon. Edwin A. Olsen United States
district attorney for northern Illinois, and
to congratulate him upon the victorious
prosecution of liquor law violators and
for the consequent stiffening of the fed
efal law enforcing machinery in Chicago
and northern Illinois. We rejoice that
the judges on the federal bench are SO
consistently cooperating with the De-
partment of Justice in validating the law.
2. This Board desires to express its ap-
proval of the appointment of E. c. Vel
lowley as federal prohibition adminstra-
tor for this section. We congratulate
General Andrews upon the selection of
Mr.. Yellowley and are gratifed with re-
suits already apparent in his appointment.
We pledge to General Andrews and Mr..
Iellowley the loyal support of the Illi-
nos League in enforcing all the laws and
particularly the laws national and state,
making effective the Eighteenth Amend
ment.
Mayor Dever Praised
5. Remembering that we are meeting
in Chicago we desire to extend to Mayor
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-12-12

hlehSe service III demonstrating that the
mayor OF one of our great cities can keep
his oath of office. By doing so Mayor
Dever has made himself beloved throaeh-
out America.
The National Convention
This Board has been happy in attend
ing upon and participating in the 22nl
biennial sessions of the National Conyel-
ton of the Anti-Saloon League OF Amer
lea. We believe the coming to Chicago
of this National Convention has served -
re-awaken the conscience of America and
to re-energize the prohibition forces i'll
and around our churches
We congratulate President Bishop Nich-
olson, General Superintendent Mcbride.
DIR. Ernest II. Cherrington Dr. Wayne
B. Wheeler, DR.. Howard II. Russell ard
all the other national officers who lave
had such a determining part in this suc-
cessful convention.
Major Ebbert's Resignation
Our Board deeply regrets what seems
to be to Major Frank B. E.bbert's it,tif-
cation OF his resignation as our state su-
perintendent and his return to the na-
tional League as one of its representa-
tives. We remember, however, that Ma
jW Ebbert stated to Us very frankly
when coming to us year and a hall ago
that his term OF office might no1 be logger
than one year. We desire to thank Major
and Mrs. Ebbert for the sacrifices and
inconvenience they have suffered il, NOV
ing their home from the Pacific Coast to
Chicago for this important and critical
period in our Leagues life. We believe
that his loyal response to the summons
of his chief, DR.. Mcbride served 10 tidc
Our League over the dangerous transition
period following the loss OF DR.. Mcbride
as our leader and the finding of new
state superintendent who can go on with
us in our work. We pray the Heavenly
Fathers continued blessing Oh Major Eb-
bert and his family in their return to the
Pacific Coast.
The New Superintendent
The Board desires to express its great
satisfaction in the return OF DR.. George
B. Stafford to Illinois as our state super
intendent. 1t is like welcoming one Of
our own number, as DR.. Stafford served
for number of years as a member. sec
retary and chairman OF the old Head
quarters Committee of Our state League.
He, therefore, IS we'll versed not alone in
the technique of our League methods but
is we'll acquainted with the peculiar po-
litical organization of Illinois. We ex-
tend cordial and loyal welcome to DR..
Stafford as our new superintendent and
pledge him our prayerful and loyal sup-
port.
Thanks to Church Leaders
This Board desires to express to the
large number of Christian clergymen and
church leaders who have been unswerv-
ingly loyal in this fight for prohibition.
many of them during the whole period of
thirty years its hearty appreciation. In
creasingly and most encouragingly tho
pastors and leaders of our churches ara
coming to our League with renewed as4
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-12-12
Commends Support of Law

Commends Support OF Law
Our state League is uncompromisingl
opposed to any weakening of the national
or state prohibition laws On the other
hand we are ready to support every move
ment to strengthen these laws where they
have been found in practice to be lacking.
1t is very heartening and encourag-
ing situation to be found in the United
States Congress and in our own state
legislature where the loyal majority has
steadily withstood all attempts to weaken
or amend our present prohibition laws
and have also prevented the enactment of
any additional wet legislation. This
Board desires to extend its hearty thanks
to The United States Senators, the Con-
grcssmen at large, and the seventeen
other members of Congress out of our
quota of twenty-scven who have stood
solidly for the Constitution and the en-
forcement of the laws.
Pledge Support to Officials
Among outstanding public officials who
are validating their oath of office we de-
sire to commend
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-12-12
REPORT OF RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
TO the State Board of Trustees the AnSaoon League Illinois,
in Session at Chicago, Monday November

President Calvin Coolidge ringing
necessity local unctonng
federal We heartily support this thoroughly American
stated by President Coolidge We believe whole
and election unqua-
6ed and openly sympathy with the rigid enforcement Eighteenth
Amendment legislation both federal
violation oath OF failure prohibition
the should regarded forfeiture
hold public office Public officials who have made
doya record OF this should be promptly retired private life
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-12-12

William I. Dever our highest respects
and to once more heartily commend his
consistent law enforcing administration in
this great city. We believe Mayor Dever
has already rendered to the nation an in-
mense service in demonstrating that the
mayor of one of our great cities can keep
his oath Of office. By doing so Mayor
Dever has made himself beloved throash-
out Ameriea.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-12-12
Mayor Dever Praised

5. Remembering that we are meeting
in Chicago We desire to extend to Mayor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-04

The President re-emphasized gov
ernmental economy and tax reduc-
ton as the basic internal policies of
his administration. The cost of
Government, he said, should be cut
before Government becomes more of
a burden than a protection to the
people. Tax reduction, he declared,
is not only economically desirable,
but an inherent right to which the
citizens of State and Nation are en-
titled.
World. leadership in the struggle
to advance. universal prosperity and
peace devolves naturally upon the
United States, the President pointed
out, because among all the nations
the United States is the most fav-
orably situated.
Outlining specific ways in which
the United States could properly
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