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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25
DRUMMOND SENDS
MESSAGE TO US.
Pleads Patience Is Neces.
sary in League Handling of
Disarmament Plan.
by the Associated Press

| by the Associated Press
GENEVA. December 2J.--patience
is necessary in the handling by the
League of Nations Of the question of
limitation and reduction OF the
worlds ornaments, pleads Sir Eric
Drumfnond. encouragement of the
league, In "a special Christmas and
New Year message to the American
people. He declares that. in his judg.
Inent. even slight success in the field
of disarmament will be u glorious
thing, and emphasizes that the league
is hopeful Of success.
The secretary general pays tribute
TO American efforts to aid the league
in this direction, remarking that
progress has been achieved IN the
careful examination of all technical
aspects Of the subject by members Of
the league with the help cf non
members"
For Economic Rebuilding,
He adds that never before has such
study been made of the question OF
armaments. Even Should unforeseen
failure result, the attempt il worth
making. Happil. among all peoples
there il q universal aspiration for
peace, and the leagues efforts there.
fore should command that popular
support in every country without
which even government can not
act.
The message adds that tho signing
of the Locarno treaties and the entry
of Germany into the league have
helped greatly in the political recon.
Citation of Europe. so that the league
can bend its energies to another great
task for 1927 namely, economic re.
construction.
Meetings Of representative manu-
fttcturers, merchants, mine owners.
labor leaders, agriculturists. econo.
mists and consumers held this year
have prepared the way for the meet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25
BILL FRANKLIN GAINING FAME
AS" CF1AMPEEN' OYSTER EATER
Costello Post Adjutant Gets Offer for
Contests-One With English Noble
man Attracts Him.

has an idea that he can do justice i'll
an afl.comers' contest. and he sin.
cerely hopes the latest offer will take
him to London. Then he can visit
his parents in Ireland and pay his
respects TO legionnaires in France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25
ing here Of the international G,

ing here Of the international economic
conference on May !, 1927.
Just as the Brussels financial confer
ence summoned by the league in 1920
paved the way to financial recon.
struction by emphasizing the princi-
Piles of sound finance, so it is hoped
the economic conference will perform
similar tasks in the more difficult
field Of economic reconstruction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25
McDERMOTT FACES
LIFE IN MURDER
OF EDITOR MELLETT

continued from First Page
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-25
|B0t|WANS DENY
RECEIVING REPLY
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Insists He Has Not Been
Given Peruvian Note.
By the Associated Press.

LA PAZ. Bolivia, December 30
An Official statement was issued by
the minister OF foreign relations yes
terday denying that he had received
from the Peruvian government n
communication, which was described
as Peru's reply to the proposal OF
the American Secretary of State.
Frank Il. Kellogg, for the settlement
of the Tacna-Arica dispute between
Chile and Peru.
The local newspaper. Ell Diario.
which printed an outline of the reply,
maintains that ii was given out by
the Peruvian charge d'affaires here,
Cesas Elejalde Chopitea. The paper,
commenting on the statement issued
yesterday, says:
1.-THE minister Of foreign relations
pretends to overlook the fact that
Chopitea called last Monday after
noon at the ministry of foreign rela-
tons and communicated to the under
secretary the text Of the instructions
he had just received from Lima.
THAT communication from Lima is
in existence. Nobody can deny 1t,
and still less the representative Of
Peru. who Oh the day following pub
LEGATION Of the note gave us the full
text. 1t is a cablegram signed by the
minister Of foreign relations of Peru,
ending thus: Tell the Bolivian gov
eminent to abstain from exerting Of
fetal pressure upon the chancellors of
other countries"
THE proposal Of Secretary Kellogg
was that the territory in dispute be
given to Bolivia. The Chilean govern
ment accepted the proposal in prin-
ciple. When Ell Diario printed what
purported TO be the reply of Peru
several days ago, it commented edi-
torially: Peru does not show a gen.
erous attitude in her proposition,
which is a substitute for the Kellogg
forYnllla.')
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
Mrs. DaUis Entertains
Qszinton Ladies Aid

Mr. and Mrs. w. J. Davis delight.
fully entertained the Ladies Aid of
Quintops church WedBessial VI steycoca
the 18Th - = Y y ~ go -
Twenty-Five members answered to
roll call and two new names, Mrs.
Robert H. Cluff and Mrs. Stratton
Wooster enrolled The new members
were heartily welcomed. "
A letter of appreciation, for flow
ers received by our Sister Miss Mar
garet Wilson, was read by the Presi-
dent Mrs. s. L. Scott.
A vote of sympathy was extended
our Sister, Mrs. Gertie Hurley, in her
sorrow, at the loss of her little daugh-
ter, also votes of sympathy were ex-
tended to Mrs. w. G. Lankford and
Masters Harry Coulbourne and Clay
ton Davis in their illness. ay ~
The subject Of program for next
meeting to be held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. H E. Coulbourne May
Every member is earnestly request
ed to come prepared on this subject.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
FRANK WILLIAMS FOUND
MURDERED LAST SUNDAY
Exposition Nets Fire
Boys Creditable Sun,

The Merchants Exposition, put on
last week netted fire company the sum
$3.50 which was considered very cred
table, when the time of the year is
taken into account. Some of the priz-
es taken were valuable, and Mrs.
Grover Dryden, Miss Lena Reide, and
Miss Marie Flax took 1st, End, and
Sd, in the ticket selling contest.
The Baby Prize was quite interest
ing. First prize was given to the lit
tie girl of Mr.. and Mrs. M. Szeyller,
and the second to that Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stewart Miles. Ten lucky people
shared in the 500 in gold prize on
Saturday night, and all were happy.
The crowds increased daily, and the
whole exhibition was quite creditable.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
POCOMOKE CITY TO
HAVE GARBAGE SYSTEM
Woman's Club Active In Having
City Authorities To Act
In Matter

A resolution was adopted by the
Mayor and Council at their regular
meeting Monday night, May Sd. au-
thorizing Mayor Hall to procure some
one TO collect garbage regularly in
Pocomoke City.
The ladies of the Wegnan's Club will
be requested to assist the city officials
in this undertaking by getting the
cooperation of the residents in the
city in carrying out the program.
DR.. DeSamoskeoy, State Health of
ficer, Salisbury was present at the
meeting and explained in detail the
system now in vogue in Salisbury and
he assured the Mayor and Council
that there was no reason why the
same plan should not prove to be as
cfficacious here.
The tentative plan is to issue Ii
censes to garbage collectors, making
it obligatory that the collector have a
metal lined cart or wagon with COW
er on it, collect garbage, ashes, ETC.,
once week (twice during hot sum-
mer months) and charge those people
who use the service. The charge would
be governed by the number of users,
however, fifteen to twenty-five cents
a collection is considered sufficient to
take care Of the work.
This is very important matter
and it is hoped that the people of Po-
comoke City will help carry it to a
successful conclusion. @
, Pocomoke has the reputation of be-
ing the cleanest town on the Shore and
there is no reason why it should not
also be the most sanitary.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
NosD Established In
NesU Garage Near City

Charles w. Crockett is nicely fitted
up in his new garage on Market
street extended, where he is making a
speciality of tire repair and sales. He
also handles gasoline and oil, and pro-
vides free air.
Mr.. Crockett has lately erected a
"a 80 building, the work having
been. done by the Miles Sectional
Building Company, this city. He has
installed in it all new machinery, and
where needed it is using electric heat
ing. The site is a convenient one,
and Mr.. Crockett reports encouraging
business. He is an adept at the tire
repairing work, and no doubt he will
Go his share of the business.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
Reciprocity Day For
Won1an's Club May 10

The Woman's Club Of Pocomoke
City held its regular meeting We'd
nesday afternoon May 5th. A most
interesting report of the meeting Of
the Federation of Women's' Clubs
which was held at Annapolis the last
week in April was given by Mrs. l.
Paul Ewell, delegate. Those who at
tended this meeting from the Wom-
ans Club of Pocomoke City were Mrs.
Roger w. Landlord, Mrs. L. Paul
Ewell and Miss Ethel M. Dix.
Mrs. Robert Copper and Mrs. T. P.
MacAllen were voted to become mem
bers of the club.
On account of the death of the Rev.
S. w. DuBose there was no program
for the afternoon.
The last meeting of the club year
will be reciprocity day, May 10Th
There will be guests from the neigh
boring clubs, Berlin, Snow Hill, Sails
bury, Princess Anne, and Accomac.
This will be the gala day Of the year,
and it is requested that every club
member be present on this occasion.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08

Last Sunday morning, about 7.3O
o'clock, Horace Taylor and Clarence
Blades found the dead body of S.
Frank Williams lying at the entrance
to the lane leading to his home. Blood
stained ground and an ugly knife
wound in the mans abdomen revealed
the cause of his death.
Mr.. Williams was farmer living
on the Wigton farm about one mile
and half from this city, and his
wife states that he left home about 2
r. NJ, Saturday, and she heard moth
ing from him until notified Of his
tragic DEATH.
A. jury of inquest was summoned
and, after viewing the remains, they
retnrned a verdict of death hy a knife
il the hands Of person cr PERSONS uh-
Later, Mrs. Edith Drydeh, Of New
Church, Va, was arrested, and she.
stated that she, together with Clarence
Taylor, started for her home, and .
man she did not know, but who, it is
pretty well established, was Mr.. Viii
liams was taken with them as far as
the fork of the stone road just outside
this city going south. @
He, Williams, insisted he be carried
further along the Stockton road; to
which Taylor consented. When they
arrived at the entrance to a lane, Mrs
Dryden said, Williams insisted Taylor
get out, of the auto. He did so and
during what followed Mrs. Dryden
said she swooned away and knew
nothing more till near her home at
New Church.
Just what the cause of the quarrel
between these two men was is not
known. On the body was found small
sum of money, showing the purpose
was not robbery. Mrs. Williams
stated that her husband had been
drinking rather heavily for two or
three years, so that his death may
have been due to the character Of
company he had been keeping. q
Thorough search is now being made
for Clarence Taylor who has disap-
Feared, but at this writing, no clue
has been obtained as to his where
abouts. The dead man leaves wild
ow and family of eight children
three by first marriage.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
BOYS WEEK IN
POCOMOKE MEETS
WITH SUCCESS
Dr.. N. E. Sartorius Deserves Com
mendation For Interest Taken
In Occasion.
PROGRAM or EVENTS
WELL REsDERED

DR.. N. E. Sartorius, ins charge Of
Boys Week, deserves high commen-
dation for the interest he took in the
occasion nationally observed, and
must be complimented on the success
he attained. There is no doubt that
he laid the foundation for much
bigger celebration of the week when
another year rolls around.
The ministers on Sunday respond
ed with sermons and much valuable
advice and teaching resulted. On
Monday practical work in the schools
was the order of the day in the morn
ing. In the afternoon a splendid boys
parade was given, and w. H. School
field, Jr., won first prize for his cos
tune and motto; and Byron Freeman
second, "Billy's" motto involved the
sentiment of boys being the best sort
Of crop and should be cultivated.
Byron's, that big oaks from small
acrons grow and big men from small
boys. Billy was on his horse, while
Byron was afoot-both did themselves
credit.
On Tuesday the boys lost their game
Of baseball to Stockton by the score
Of 6 to 2. Ocean City appeared to be
a little two strong in the box. Pre-
vious to the game Collie Miller won a
marble contest, with Norris Matthews
a close second. Harry Matthews was
first in horseshoe pitching game
and Fred Mcdaniel came second. All
these boys will receive prizes.
Very interesting excersises were
held at the school house on Wednes-
day, the point emphasized being good
citizenship. A mock trial and an elect
tion of Municipal officers took place.
The fire drill was postponed till
Thursday, but owing to the funeral of
the lamented Rev. DuBose, it did not
take place.
On Thursday G. E. Byrd talked to
the boys on banking, and H. B. Pilch-
ard gave them some practical lessons
in mechanics.
Monday was stay at home night
at which occasion it is hoped that the
parents inculcated some good ideas
into the children's minds.
The whole week was highly cred
liable and big things are looked fol
another year.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
Episcopal Convention
Ends Labors Wednesday

The convention of the Diocese of
Easton met in Christ Church, Cam
bridge, May 4th and 5th. Bishop Dav-
export reported the lowest number of
confirmations, in 1925, since he be-
came Bishop in 1920 He stressed
evangelism in his annual address.
Routine business was transacted
and delegates elected to the Provin-
cial Synod which meets in Bethlehem,
Pa, next October. The clerical dele
gates included Rev. R. r. ellison, of
Princess Anne, and Rev. G. v. Bell,
of Pocomoke City,
The matter of a new residence for
the Bishop was discussed, but the re-
suit was that the present Episcopal
residence in Easton be repaired.
The convention of 1927 will meet in
Princess Anne, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
WILL BE HOSTESSES TO
SHORE WOMENS' CLUBS

:. The Current Events Club and Eu-
terpean Choral Society of Easton, Md,
will be hostesses to, the semi-annual
meeting Of the Eastern Shore District,
Maryland Federation of Women's
Clubs, Thursday My 18th.
The meeting will convene in the
New Theatre at 11.OO A. M. and con-
tinue thruout the morning and after
noon with an intermission for lunch
con.
The morning session will be devot-
ed to the business of the District Fed
Grafton, with reports from Club
Presidents, etc.
The afternoon program will consist
of music by the Euterpean Choral So
ciety, and talk by Mrs. Ida M. Starr
of Hope House, Easton.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
BERLIN SCHOOL WINS OVER
POCOMOKE BY TWO POINTS
Vaudeville Attraction
AT The Empire Theatre

The Empire Theatre is putting on
some high class vaudeville on Monday
and Tuesday of next week. BY refer
ence to advertisements in another col
umn it can be seen that q varied pro-
gram is offered, and an evening of rare
entertainment promised.
Though this attraction is booked at
considerable expense, still no advance
in prices is announced. This shows a
commendable effort to please the pub
lie, and it should receive liberal re-
sponse. .
The pictures to be shown, during
the week are as follows: Monday,
Special cast in Daring Days; Tues
day, usual comedies and serial; We'd
nesday, Lillian Rich in "a Kiss in the
Dark" Thursday and Friday, Lon
Clancy in "The Unholy Three;" Sat-
urday, Richard Talmadge in Tearing
Through"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
CPSHUR p. STEVENSON
WILL ERECT NEW MILL

Upshur Stevenson will have a new
mill erected on the ruins of that re-
emily destroyed by fire. He states that
he will have a better plant than the
old one, and prepared for larger out
put. Part of his loss is covered by in
surance.
Only a small portion of the lumber
was burned. Mr.. Stevenson has no idea
of the origin of the fire, since none
had been left in the mill.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
PRESBYTERIAN
MINISTER DIES
HERE TUESDAY
Rev. Samuel Wilds DuBose Answers
Masters Call. Was Ill Only
Short Time.
LOCAL CHURCH
LESS THAN A YEAR

After an illness Of about twc weeks,
Rev. Samuel wins DhBosts tlss be-
loved pastor of the Presbyterian
Church, this city, died at the Manse
last Tuesday morning, aged 58syears,
the cause of his death being acute
carditis. .
Mr.. DuBose came to Pocomoke less
than year ago, leaving his charge at
Belle Haven, Va, to become the pas
tor of Pitts Creek Church; he had
served Belle Haven for five years. He
was born in Tallahassee, Fla, and was
the son of the late DR.. John E. and
Mrs. DuBose.
Most of his ministerial life was
spent in Georgia, he coming to Vir-
ginia in 1920 and to Pocomoke City in
1925. During his stay here, he had
made noted advances in his church
work and had establishd himself into
the high regard and affections of his
people.
Besides his widow, he is survived
by four sons: Weilde and Clyde, who
are at college; and Edwin and Wade,
at home with their parents. Funeral
services were conducted at the church
last Thursday afternoon, the Rev.
DR.. R. A. Boyle, of Salisbury being in
charge, assisted by Rev. George A.
Burslen, D. D., of Dover, Del; Rev.
Fred D. Viehe, Ph. D., of Princess
Anne; Rev. Herman Bischof, of Re-
hoboth; and Rev. William. Leishman,
Of Lewes, Del. Other ministers in at
tendance from out of town were: Rev.
Winifred Kraeger, PhD., of Snow Hill;
Rev. F. D. Thomas of Accomac, Va;
Rev. J. Russell Verbryke, d. D., of
Berlin, Md; Rev William c. Little,
D. D., of Midway Del; Rev. A. r.
Brown, of Onancock; and Rev. w. J.
King, Of Belle Haven.
Also the following clergymen of
other denominations:-Revs. E. L.
Bunce, of the Methodist Protestant
Church; D. w. Littleton, of the Bap-
tist; G. v. Bell, of the Episcopal; and
]. w. Jones, of the Methodist. Episco-
pal, all of Pocomoke City. The Rev.
Ransom P. Nichols, recently removed
from the M. E. Church here to the
pastorate of the Easton Church, was
also present, he making special trip
to attend the funeral.
Interment was made in cemetery be-
longing to church. The bearers were
active: Walter Ent, Godfrey Child, j.
T. Smullin, Calvin B. Tull, James P.
Blaine, Ellwood E. Matthews, Ray
mond c. Dryden, Roger w. Landlord.
'Honorary-A. H. Stevens, Edgar
Fontaine, Joseph P. Boston, William
j. Scott, r. H. Robertson, DR.. A. A.
Parker, DR.. I. T. Costen.
Also the Elders from Belle Haven
Church: G. w. Abdell, F. G. Mapp,
Edward Rulong, Joshua Turner.
Those out-of-town attending the fu-
Continued on page 10)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
ANNOUNCES HIS
CANDIDACY FOR
THE JUDCESHIP
William F. Johnson Formally Makes
Announcement Through Letter
To Editor OF This Paper
OFFERS OF SUPPORT
PLEDGED By MANY

The following letter was received
this week by the editor of the Wor-
cester Democrat and he places it be-
fore his readers with great deal of
pleasure. Mr.. johnson is SO well
known and esteemed in this county
that comment on his fitness for the
position to which he aspires is un-
necessary.
The Democrat is unreservedly be-
hind his candidacy, and it hopes that
all Worcester county citizens will be
loyal enough to support this native
son for the office he has the ambition
t. fill: a4 81
Snow Hill, Md, May 5, 1926
DR.. Edward J. Clarke,
Editor Worcester Democrat,
Pocomoke City, Md.
Dear DR.. Clarke:-
"Some weeks ago an editorial ap-
peared in your paper regarding the
election Of Chief Judge Of the First
Judicial Circuit of Maryland, at the
coming fall election, and in that con-
nection proposing my name as a can
didate.
!. The gracious terms in which my cam
didacy was advocated by you could
not bat elicit within me a deep and
garteful sense Of appreciation. While
duly impressed, especially since il
pertained to something which in it's
nature most strongly appeals to me,
nevertheless was not unmindful of all
that 1t implied, and with q full con-
seriousness of the requirements to- be
,exRrked of f0ne aSsulsling 81 Evkies
and obligati0ns. I felt that it WAS q
matter Of such importance and public
concern, as not to be. lightly passed
upon, but merited the fullest consid-
Grafton by me.
Before allowing myself, therefore,
to respond, or in any way committing
myself, whatever my personal inclina-
tion might have been, l deemed it
proper while celebrating, at the same
time to determine for myself, as best
/ could, what, if any, might be the
sentiment at large in the Circuit re-
garding my becoming such candidate.
That the test in that respect might be
more complete, ! moreover determined
to carefully refrain from affecting
such sentiment by any manifestation
or solicitation whatever onVmy part,
preferring rather it should be the
free, voluntary offering of others con-
.cerned.
Having pursued what / conceived
to be the proper course in the prem
ises, have been quietly awaiting re-
suits. Suffice it to say that I have
been somewhat surprised, and more
than gratified at the many expressions
Of approval and offers of support that
have thus come to me from the vari-
Gus counties of the Circuit, such in
deed as to make me feel justified in
submitting my candidacy for the Of
flee of the Chief Judge of the First
Judicial Circuit of Maryland, to the
voters of that district at the Demo-
craic primaries to be held in Septem-
ber next.
Yours very respectfully,
WIN. F. JOHNSON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
MARYLAND TUBERCULOSIS
ASSOCIATION CLINIC

A clinic for diseases of the chest
will be conducted in the Library build
ing, Berlin, May 18th, 1890 A. M.
and DR.. Townsend's office, Ocean City
at 2.3O P. M.
Individuals complaining of any of
the following: cough expectoration
of blood (spitting), tired feeling, loss
OF weight and appetite, Indigestion,
hoarseness, ect., should see ther fami-
ly physician and obtain permission to
attend clinic 'at the place announced
above.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
SHORE WOMEN'S CLUBS
TO MEET IN EAsToN

The Eastern Shore Federation of
Woman's Clubs will meet in Easton,
May 18th, 1926.
Because of this The Woman's Club
of Worcester County will hold it's reg
ular monthly meeting in Berlin, May
goth in the Masonic Temple at 2.30
o'clock. Miss Minnie Franklin, chair
man of Fine Arts will have charge Of
the program.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-05-08
ENTERTAIN SEVERAL
GUESTS LAST SUNDAY

Mr.. and Mrs. w H. Satchell had
as their guests on Sunday last, Mr..
and Mrs. James Satchell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wade Van Ness and son Wade,
Jr., and Miss Alma Van Ness, of O.
hancock, Va, Mrs. Emma Winfield,
Mrs. George Scott and daughter, Au-
gusta, of Washington, D. c., Mr.. and
Mrs Edward Solum and Miss Julia
Solum, this city
The occasion was in honor of Mr..
Solum's birthday.