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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-03
RockefeIIers in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va, April .s.-Mr.
and Mrs John D. Rockefeller. jr.,
and their four children, Games to
Richmond yesterday to visit all the
places of historical interest here
abouts. Mr.. Rockefeller called on
Governor Byrd to discuss the polar
flight Of the governors brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-03
SALVATION ARMY MEN
FROM KOREA VISIT D. C.

Attired in their native costume,
six Koreans, officers in the Saliva
ton Army of that country, VIII
visit Washington tomorrow, and. at
two public meetings at the Army
Temple. SOC E st. II. w. will tell
Of the work Of the salvation Army
in Korea.
The Koreans will be the guests
of Major and Mrs. Alfred Hill while
In, the city. The party is touring
the United States and Canada.
, 1926-07-22

GUST when we all marvel at the won.
derlulIy improved FORD CAR at the
same OLD price. another surprise comes,
with E drop of $50 GO
Only quantity production makes this
possible, and the world realizes every
day that the Ford Car gives you more
pleasure with a much smaller invest
ment, than any other car Of lis class.
Those that know value buy New Fords.
1t is also the easiest car to re sell ia
St. CfoiX.
Our price on q touring car, with Self
Starter and Balloon Tires is $545.O0
Danish West Indian Currency.
What more can y0H expect?
ROBERT ARMSTRONG,
The Ford Agency. Chij8ttansted.
July 18th, 1926,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-07-24
GiUes Sfratu Ride To
Public Landing Frida,

Mr.. Clifton Sparrow of New Church
gave delightful straw ride to Public
Landing on Friday of last week. Those
who enjoyed the ride were:
Misses Virginia Ruark, Of this city,
Hazel and Ruth Sparrow, Myrtle Will
kerson, Annie Hall, Evelyn Gladdirg,
Mittie Hurley, Gladys and Louise Mar
tin, Madelyn Hancock, Helen Britting-
ham, Helen and Florence Silverthorne,
sBlanch Mariner and Rachael John
son of Virginia.
Alton Matthews and Willard Pilch-
ard of this city, Clinton Mason, VIM.
Silverthorne, William Johnson, Leon
Kelley, Clifton Sparrow. Walter Tull
Merrill Birmingham and Dorsey Will
kerson, of Va.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-07-24
HEAT WAVE GRIPS
ENTIRE COUNTRY
Damage To Crops Enormous.
Many Deaths Reported.-Hottest
Weather Since 1919

The country this week has been in
the grip of heat wave that must
have been on a tour direct from the
torrid zones. East and west have
been sweltering, and many have sue
cumbed to the enervating tempera-
ture.
The mercury has shown different
stages of excitement, varying from
80 to 1O2 degrees. The latter figure
was reported in Baltimore, and the
statement made that it was the high
est record since 1919. Damage to
crops has been enormous. 1t left IN
the West great fields of blistered and
parched grain, and, in some places,
torrential rains have followed a par
tial breaking up of the hot season.
The weather mans prediction for
cooling breezes has not at this writ
ing been fulfilled, but everyone is liv-
ing in hopes, and experience teaches
that such extremes are not always
long enduring. This is the season for
hot weather but the sort now in evil
dence, pleases most people too well.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-07-24
5OTOR VEHICLE AUTHORITIES
OF MARYLAND AND DELAWARE
FAIL TO SETTLE DIFFERENCES
Wild Pheasant Appears
On Streets Of Poconaoke

An unusual sight on the streets of
Pocomoke City one day this week was
that of young pheasant, running in
its peculiar rapid way down the gut
ter along side the Hargis Department
store on Clarke avenue.
Securing what it evidently consid-
cred toothsome tid-bit, it ran back
a short distance, then crossed the
avenue and disappeared in the tall
weeds on the vacant lot back of the
Woolworth building.
All efforts to induce it to show it.
thought iedtge art hapescdDr artrt. r
self again failed, and it evidently
thought it best to remain under cover.
1t is thought it might have been a
bird which had strayed off from the
preserve recently established by the
State on Hearn's Hill. 1t is known
that number were turned loose there
on that day. It seemed not at all
frightened ,and made no effort to fly.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-07-24
FIRE DESTROYS HOME
OF W. H. HICKMAN
Farmer Living On Stockton Road
Loses Home And Part OF
Furnishings.

The residence of w. H. Hickman
located on the Stockton road only 2
short distance from this city, was
totally destroyed by fire last Tuesday
morning, and is an entire loss, there
being no insurance carried on the
house. ..a .- 4
The smell of. smoke aroused some
members of the household about two
o'clock in the morning land fire was
discovered in the partition between
the kitchen and dining room.
In order to get at the flames, MIR.
Hickman tore away part of the
weather boarding, and was fighting
the fire there, when his daughter no.
ticed flames breaking out on the roof.
All efforts to save the house were
then abandoned, and the family began
to get out what furniture they could
Very little was saved. They will take
up their residence in a small house
adjoining their former home. No out
buildings were destroyed.
Mr.. Hickman, unfortunately, al.
lowed his fire insurance policy ia
lapse last Christmas, and had neglect
ed to have it renewed. He has formed
no plans at present for rebuilding.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-07-24

The Baltimore, Chesapeake & AT.
lantic Rail Road has been informed
by the Pennsylvania Road, that nc
more coupon bonds of the Eastern
Shore line will be purchased by the
big corporation.
The reason for this "is the continu-
ed unsatisfactory financial condition
and outlook Of the railway company,
and it's inability to increase or to i'm
prove its earnings"
This situation, no doubt, is due to
the competition of trucks, passenger
buses, and private motor cars. Freight
has largely been diverted to northern
cities, and passengers prefer the gaso-
line driven car to the steam coach.
The B. C. & A. Road was organized
in 1894 and includes about SO miles
of track ,one terminus being at Ocean
City, Maryland's only seaside resort.
Should the road be discontinued on ac-
count of the withdrawal of Pennsyl-
vania's backing, it would be blow to
the popular resort. But it is not
thought the road will cease operations.
It is likely a protective committee
will be formed and the road operated.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-07-24
CHURCH DIVlNES MUCH
in LIMELIGHT This WEEK
Recent Incidents Show Trend Of
Ministerial Activity.--Two Promi-
nent In Civil Cases.

Rev. Mr.. Norris, of Texas ,and Rev.
Mr.. Chappell of North Carolina, have
occupied a very prominent place in
the public eye recently, and have
proved that it is all a mistake to as
cribe to the clergy attributes alto
gether lacking the human element.
Rev. Mr.. Norris, while in his study,
killed man, and then conducted his
usual Sunday services the next day.
He claims that he was the subject of
a plot which threatened his life; his
victim was intimately connected with
that plot; and that the visit to his
study was menace to his safety.
1t is reported there is a disposition
to hush the case up and that no bill
would be brought against the noted
pastor. But he is eager to be arrested
for the crime; wants to be tried; and
desires a verdict of mot guilty" from
his peers. The case is watched with
great deal Of interest.
Mr.. Chappell was caught in police
raid in a house Of i'll repute. His de-
tense was that he took refuge there
while suffering an attack of extreme
pain and did not know the character
Of the place, a d;sorderly negro house
in Memphis. A trial by his brother
clergymen resulted in a clearance of
the minister, and this, of course, inn
plies he was a victim of circum-
stances. While this reinstates him in
his official character, the incident is
bound to reflect unduly upon his hign
office land injure his influence, so it
is said
These two cases of recent occur
renee indicate the trend of ministerial
activity land show that clergymen are
associating themselves more and more
with the masses; and their efforts sare
calculated to strip them somewhat of
their former sanity quality. They
are in all parts like as we are, and it
is mistake, sometimes, to place them
upon apinnacle Of righteousness,
where they are supposed to be protect
ed from all the temptations of a
worldly life.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-07-24
CLOSE GAMES PLAYED
IN DEL-MAR-VA LEAGUE
Home Team Wins From Snow Hill,
10, And Loses TO Newark,
O-2.-Game Carded Today

Last Saturday, the game of base
ball between Pocomke City and Snow
Hill developed into a pitchers contest
between Humphreys and Churn, the
former for Snow Hill, the latter, fol
Pocomoke.
The game was played in Snow Hill
and it resulted in favor of Pocomoke
by the score of 1 to 0. These figures
indicate light hitting on both sides,
and this deficiency will lose many
games. One run will not land many
winners, and the boys should brighten
up their batting eyes.
Last Wednesday, Pocomoke, on its
own grounds, lost a game to Newark
by the score Of 2 to 0. Churn and
Trader were pitted against one anoth-
er, and again the score was small. A
pitcher that can't get any runs from
his support can't be expected to win.
Two runs is a good record for a pitch
er against his opponents, and he can't
be asked to do better.
There is, however "a good alibi fer
the boys. The schedule in this local
league is made up of games played
for sport alone. Of course to win
gives much satisfaction, but the boys
have other things to do besides play
ing ball. Consequently they can not
maintain a strict program of training
and practice.
Many of them do not get on the
field until the day for playing the
game; their fielding is not up to the
mark, and they do not face good pitch
ing frequently enough to get their eve
on the ball.
The quality of the games is, there
fore, surprising, and the scores indi-
cate good work People who are fond
of the national pastime will get the
worth of their money in one of these
contests.
The locals will rlay at Newark to-
day. A good game may be looked for.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-07-24
25TH ANNIVERSARY
TO BE CELEBRATED
Pocomoke Fair Management Pre-
pairing For Big Time On
August 3-4-5-6-7

In the advertising columns of the
Democrat will be found today notice
of the Pocomoke Fair which will be
held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs
day, Friday, and Saturday, August 8
4, 5, 6, and Z.
The Pocomoke Fair IS celebrating
its 25th anniversary. 1t is making
special effort to celebrate in a fitting
way what has become a fixed institu-
tion in the life of this city commune
ty, and county land one, the age OF
which, is guarantee of it's popular
ity.
There are many things to attract a
visitor to the Fair, not the least o1
which is the ideal location. The lay
of the land is ideal for the purposes
intended, and, it is safe to say, sur,
passes any other grounds in the Del.
Mar-Via circuit.
Specially is this true regarding the
race track Besides being one of the
fastest in the State, it lies in SORT
of lowland banked on one side by a
terrace which gives a commanding
view of the entire extent of track. On
this terrace is a grand stand, capable
of seating 1000 people land these have
no trouble of following the horses ev-
cry foot of the way.
I The stand, by no means covers the
entire terrace, which stretches fol
hundreds of feet south, and affords an
excellent view also of the speedway
Along this are the amusements, which
this year bid fair to excel those in the
past, and the midway" always offers
unlimited attraction.
The exhibition hall, the stables, the
large parking facilities-all make uI
an ideal combination for the weeks
display, and draw many thousands.
For several years past, the night
sessions have been deservedly popular
and largely attended. These will be
attended this, year by enhanced at
fractions, and the management prom
ises most enjoyable evenings Every
body should get ready to spend as
much time as possible at the Fair.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-07-24
Eastern Shore College
Gets Record Enrolment

Washington College has been com.
PEELED to put limit upon the mum.
ber of applicants to be admitted to
the old institution, owing to lack Of
dormitory room. Present indications
are that the largest Freshman class
in the history of the college will be
formed when the doors open in Sep.
tember, already nearly hundred hav.
ing applied. One hunderd and TWEEN
ty-five new students is the limit OF
capacity announced.
The citizens of the town Chester
town. are opening their houses to the
overflow, and it is quite likely move
to secure an appropriation for a new
dormitory will be made at the COM
ing session Of the State Legislature.
This old school has made rapid
strides in the last few years, and Il
is constantly growing in popularity.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-07-24
SWEET POTATO SEED
WILL Be CERTIFIED
State Board viii Conduct Work In
Practically The Same Manner
As With Irish Potatoes

Arrangements have been made with
the State Seed Certifcation Board
whereby sweet potato seed will be
certified in addition to the certifying
of Irish potatoes. The work will be
conducted in practically the same man
ner as in the past with Irish potatoes.
In addition to giving the applicant
the advantage of certifcation they will
be advised with from time to time re-
garding the control of various dis
eases and will be kept in direct touch
with Extension specialists and Ex-
pertinent Station officials.
Those desiring certification will file
their application with County Agent
Oswald at Snow Hill, who will ar
range for the inspections required by
the law of the State of Maryland. Two
field inspections will be made and two
bin inspections.
The necessity for sweet potato GER
tifcation has been keenly felt for the
last two or three years with the in
crease of Black Rot on sweets. I'm
less steps are taken this diseaes may
give the growers of Worcester county
considerable trouble in the future and
it is hoped that the growers will avail
themselves Of this opportunity and
apply for inspection at an early date.
These applications should be received
not later than the 10th of August.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-07-24
IT ISN'T YOUR TOWN, IT'S YOU

If you want to live in the kind of a
town
Like the kind of town you like
You needn't slip your clothes in grip
And start out on long, long hike.
You'll only find what you left behind,
For there's nothing really new:
It's knock at yourself when you
knock Your town.
It isn't your town it's you.
Continued en- page 12)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-07-24

and Pennsylvania, Maryland and Vir-
ginia, Maryland and West Virginis
and Maryland and the District of Col.
rmbia, these being the complete list
Of states bounding Maryland except
Delaware.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-07-24

Two of Pocomoke's highly esteemed
citizens are reported on the sick list
their indisposition giving their family
and friends much uneasiness.
These are Mrs. E. III. Clarke and
Mr.. John L. Rayfield. It is to be hop
ed an improvement will soon be ap-
parent in each case.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-07-24

and town councils, State officials; all
members of the Del-Mar-Va Eastern
Shore Association and everyone inter-
ested in horticulture and agriculture
are invited by Senator Harrison.
Evening star., 1926-04-25

Trouble is no coward. When you
start out to look for 1t Trouble won t
run away and hide.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
Y. W. C. A. GIVES VOTE
TO ALI. ITS MEMBERS
Amendment to Associations Con-
stitution May Require Faith in
Christ, However.


MILWAUKEE. April 24.--The con-
stitution Of the National Y. W. G. A.
was amended at today's session OF the
biennial convention here, opening the
electorate of the association to all
members. Previously the voting and
office holding membership was limited
to members of Protestant Evangelical
churches. The vote ON the amend
ment was liza to l99
Today's ballot confirmed that taken
at the New York convention In 1924.
when the amendment was approved
by vote of .627 to 366. AS the con-
stitution now stands any woman or
girl more. than Is years old may be-
come an elector. provided she makes
the following declaration:
AZ desire to enter the Christian fel.
lowship of the association. | will
loyalty endeavor to uphold the pur-
pose In my own life, and through my
membership in the association
However, there is a second amend
ment, offered at the last convention
which, some members hold, will. II
passed, nullify to some extent the
action today. The amendment adds:
II accept Jesus Christ as my Saviour
and Lord, and pledge myself to en-
the association"
Action has not been had on this
amendment, and there were indica
tions that the majority which passed
the original amendment would move
to table the second.
Today's action will not entitle other
Evening star., 1926-04-25

Hogs catch tuberculosis from chick.
ems. not from cows. says a scientific
bulletin.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
PAUL REVERE BEARS
FOREST FIRE ALARM
Union Township, Pa, Falls in Path
Of Flames Sweeping Large
Timber Area.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HAGERSTOwN, Md, April "a
Another great forest fire. continue
ton of the one which swept through
Union township, Pa, near the Mary
land line, Wednesday and Thursday,
destroying, besides 1000 acres of
valuable timber. many farm build
ings. today is raging near Breeze
wood, Pa. according to word reach :
ing the Buck Valley telephone op-
orator.
A call for help has been sent to
towns in the vicinity by a Paul
Revere" who brought the news OF
the great fire to Buck Valley this
afternoon on horseback.
Phone connections with Breeze
wood. picturesque hamlet I'm the
dense forests of Fulton County
Evening star., 1926-04-25

about 20 miles from Hancock. were
severed at noon today. Dense vol
umes of smoke rose from the valley.
The timber throughout the forests
of this section is dry and has
proved easy prey to the flames.
Much of the timber which has been
burned over during the past three
days is virgin growth and the loss
is large.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
RETIRED GENERAL DIES.
Sir Alexander Bertram Held High
British Army Post.

MONTREAL. April "a R).-Brig.
Gen. Sir Alexander Bertram died at
his home here today in his 73d year.
He had been Ill only short time.
of the Imperial Munitions Board. and
after his retirement from the army
was president of John Bertran & Sons
Company of Dundas. Ontario. He
was an ardent advocate of musketry
training for many years.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
Execution Made in Case.

Lieut.. Col. James NJ. Phalen. Med
idal Corps of the Army. attached to
the surgeon generals office. this
city, has been excepted by the Presi-
dent from the provisions of the ma
tional defense act requiring duty
with combatant troops.
Evening star., 1926-04-25

than members OF the Protestant
Evangelical churches to vote for Of
ficers and board members at this ses-
sion. These, ballots have been cast,
and are now in the hands of the audi
tors, who expect to make announce
ment of elections Monday.
Evening star., 1926-04-25
BORDER OFFICER SLAIN.
Smugglers Ambush Patrol After
Liquor Load Was Intercepted.

TUCSON, Ariz.. April "a &.-
Three mounted smugglers last night
ambushed a party Of border patrol
officers. after the latter had inter
cepted and seized liquor pack train
consisting Of three loads. at point
IS miles northwest of Nogales. killing
Officer William Walker Mckee.
The officers were returning in an
automobile to Nogales after failing to
find the smugglers. when they were
fired on from both sides of the high
way.
Mckee was a native Of Kentucky
and served both in the ietsn4its
Mexico expedition and overseas,
Evening star., 1926-04-25
.EvANGELINE BOOTH WELL
Plans to Leave Chicago for New
York Tomorrow.

CHICAGO, April 20 CP1.--National
Comdr. EvangeEne Booth of the
Salvation Army tonight had suffi-
ciently recovered from an attack of
appendicitis so that she planned TO
leave Chicago Monday for New York.
She will be accompanied by DR.. Carl
Shipley. one Of the physicians attend
ing her in Chicago. and her party will
be in charge of Comdr. William Peart
Of the central territory.
Condr. Booth suffered her illness
at arriving in Chicago a week ago to
attend the territorial congress of the
army.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-08-19
DEER PARK

Mrs. C, S. Refs and daughter Pleas
ant went to Shaffer, West Va, on
Sunday where they visited the for
n1er's daughter, Mrs. |. M. Lipscomb.
Miss Frances Thrasher returned
from College Park one day last week.
The Rotary Clubs of Pennsylvania,
West Virginia and Maryland will
have joint meeting at the Deer Park
Hotel on Friday of this week. The
affair will likely resolve itself into
an annual meet and conventions Of a
days duration will take place. Res
ervations for four hundred guests for
that day have been made. The hotel
now has guest list of 100 or more,
and this being the case with the Ro-
tarians present it will be filled to
capacity.
Miss Hattie Friend visited at the
town of Friendsville recently.
Miss Anna Clary, of Mountain Lake
Park, is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Frank Thrasher, in Deer Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashful King and chill
a1ren were Sunday visitors at the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-08-19
BLOOMING ROSE

All the farmers of this community
have their hay-making done and are
now busy with their oats harvesting.
Mrs. John VanSickle, of Hazelton
West Va, was visiting relatives here
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Quinter Hook and
family spent last Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Milton Rush.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Groves and
daughter Beatrice and Mrs. Lott Van
Sickle and daughter Blanche motored
to Confluence, Pa, last Sunday where
they spent the day with relatives and
friends.
Miss Frieda Frazee, of Cumberland
is spending the weekend with her
parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Coughen-
our, of McKeesport, Pa, spent Sunday
with relatives here.
Miss Blanche VanSickle spent a few
days of last week with her sister, Mrs
Alex Grove, in Friendsville.
Quite number of the people OF
this community attended the picnic
held at Elk Park last Saturday.
Rev, Arbogast, the Methodist min
lster Of this circuit, preached very
Interesting sermon here last Satur,
day night. There will be preaching
services again next Saturday even
ing. Everyone in the community is
most cordially invited to attend