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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-03
Honor System Maintained
AT Eastern Shore College
Student Council Tries All Cases And
Metes Out Punishment To
The Guilty

At time when universities and
large colleges throughout the coun-
try have concluded that the student
government organization and the hon
or system have fallen down and
proven a comparative failure it is a
matter of interest to observe that
Washington College has not only
successfully maintained these innova-
tons in modern collegiate training
but that each successive year proves
the efficacy Of both systems as prac-
ticed at the Chestertown institution.
The secret Of this workability of both
student government and honor sys-
TENS, say college officials, is that, I'M
like the arrangement in most other
schools, the two ideas are combined
under one system Of supervision. Put
into palmer words, the honor system
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-03

Peninsula or to Maryland, as regards
their dwelling places. They come
from the Carolinas, from Ohio, from
Illinois, from New York, from New
Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Penn
sylvania, Virginia and West Virginia,
as well, of course, as from various
counties Of Maryland. Thus the incom-
ing student gets broad point of view
from contact with many men and
women Of many minds from many Sec
tons OF the country. For supposed
" State college Washington is unusu-
ally cosmopolitan in this respect.
At the same time the school has
wide religious appeal. Jews, Catho-
lies and nearly all of the Protestant
denominations are represented among
the student body.
\ Thus the Chestertown college pre-
sents, authorities declare, picture
Of what small college ought to be-
free of bigotry, widespread in its in
fluence and contacts and governed in
its everyday life by remarkable CO.
operative spirit between students and
faculty.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-03

strives to prevent class room cheating
by putting the student on his honor.
The STUDENT government has supervis-
ion over all student activities. In
Washington College the student coun-
Gil also tries all cases arising under
the honor system and metes out just
punishment in the event guilt is dis
covered. The conduct of the honor
system under the student councils
supervision has thus been eminently
successful at Washington whereas in
many schools, which manage the hon.
or system under faculty supervision
alone, it has not worked. In a recent
case of students being under sus-
picion by teacher for "cribbing" the
student council found no signs of guilt
and rendered it's decision accordingly.
In other cases the council may find a
student guilty of classroom dishonor
when the teacher is of the contrary
opinion. All cases are reviewed fl
nally by the faculty and a faculty
advisor sits in all trial sessions of the
council. However, he has no vote in
the decision of the council.
Though Washington is an Eastern
Shore college the roster Of students
is cosmopolitan and is not by any
means confined to the Del-Mar-Va
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-03
BEWARE OF STRAY
DOGS IS WARNING
State Department Of Health Asks
Cooperation OF Public In Check
ing Hydrophobia

Beware of stray dogs. See that
they are impounded in some safe place
where they will have proper care.
Don't fondle sick animals. If dogs or
horses or other animals on your place
are sick get the nearest veterinarian
to administer treatment or to advise
you as to what should be done with
them. This is the advice of DR.. G. w.
G. Rohrer, chief Of the Pasteur Divis-
ion of the State Department of Health.
It was given with the idea of secur-
ing the cooperation of the people of
the state in checking the spread of
rabies-or hydrophobia as it is also
called-among animals, and of pro-
tecting human beings from one of the
most fatal and most frightful dis
eases.
In the last five years there has been
an alarming increase in the number
of persons bitten by mad dogs or by
other rabid animals. The number
given the Pasteur treatment in 1926
was 1S3-more than twice as many as
in any previous year. In addition to
those bitten by mad animals, the num-
Der Of persons hurt by dogs or other
animals that were vicious but not
mad has also steadily increased from
year to year. Such persons have been
kept under the care Of the Pasteur
division until the condition of the ami
mails has been determined by labra-
tory procedure or after examination
by veterinarians.
From 1911 to 1925 there were seven
deaths from rabies in the State. Four
of these occurred in 1925; two in 1915;
and one in 1911.
"Dogs and children seem naturally
to associate with each other,' said DR..
Rohrer," but children as well as
grown-ups should be taught to give a
stray dog a wide berth Very often
the owners of sick animals have en-
dangered their own lives in attempting
to relieve the suffering of their pets.
All persons who handle sick animals
should be especially careful not to
come in contact with the saliya OF
any Of the secretions of such animals.
And anybody who has been in contact
with a sick animal should have >any
scratches or abrasions Of the skin as
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-03

carefully cauterized as though they
had been bitten.
"Dogs are not the only animals that
become mad. Persons have applied
for treatment during the last year
that have been bitten by dogs, cats
pigs, cows, horses, and even by squir-
rels. About year ago COW on one
of the farms in the State was bitten
by a mad dog. In three weeks the
animal developed suspicious symp-
toms, attempted to make the animal
more comfortable, were injured in
some way, and had to take the Pas
teur treatment. Of the eight persons
who were given the Pasteur treat
ment during the month of January, of
the present year only two were ac-
tually bitten by mad animals; the
rest had come in contact with the Sc
cretions from sick animals, that after
ward become rabid. Four had been in
contact with dogs, and two with sick
horse.
"Of the 60S persons who applied for
the Pasteur treatment in 1925, 5S7
were bitten by dogs; II by cats; one
by rat; one by monkey; the rest
had to have protective treatment be-
cause they had been in contact with
rabies"
Gall bites are dangerous, but those
on the face are the most serious, and
not time should be lost in having the
emergency treatment. Care should be
taken not to kill dogs unnecessarily!
Those acting suspiciously should be
placed under the care Of the nearest
veterinarian or of the State Agricul-
tural Department. Over 400 dogs
were examined by that Department
last year and the lives of many VAL
liable animals that were sick but were
not rabid, were saved. If an animal
runs amuck and is endangering the
lives of human beings and has to be
killed, the head should be packed i'll
ice and sent at once to the Bureau of
Bacteriology of the State Department
of Health, for examination. Certain
changes which take place in the brain,
prove conclusively whether or not the
animal was mad"
It is interesting and significant, DR..
Rohrer said, that not one of the four
four persons who died from rabies in
1925 had applied for treatment, and
that not one of the persons who took
the treatment developed the disease.
The Paseur treatment consists Of
twenty-one NEGOTIATIONS ,one each day.
Before the methods now in use were
developed, it was necessary for per-
sons to travel to Baltimore to be
treated. Now the material used is
available to all physicians; and per-
son bitten or otherwise exposed to
rabies can be treated at home, by his
or her family physician.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-03
HJIK1ITI13;Y
NOTICE.

To the stout Virginia lady who lost
her hat while shopping in Pocomoke
City, much sympathy is extended.
There are those who would be glad to
help find it, with notice from the right
party. 4-3-1t-pd.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-03

Sadie F. West, formerly Of POGO
moke City, but now living in the State
of Nevada, has been granted d.
vorce from my husband Isaac H.
West, of Pocomoke City, and I am
now known as Sadie F. Collins
SADIE F. COLLINS.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-03

The herbs In COTS good old-fashioned
bitters will counterfeit acids in the
stomach, STOP gas, bloating, and acute
indigestion better than any medicine.
Just mix littl. COTS Bitters with water and
drink before meals. Il win make your stomach
sweet and 81 Ie you hearty appetite. From
Mr.. ]. =. Gladding, Horntown. Va.:t'My stom-
ach would not digest anything and lq6t many
pounds in weight. Finally gave UP the doctor
and used your Herb Bitters. They completely
restored my health and l now weigh AZ much a.
4 ever did" a
New Britain herald., 1926-04-05

The troupe recently appeared in kensington and made q decided hit. The carnival will be held on April Is, l4 and 15.
 East Berlin Items
 Miss Edith Northrup. teacher at tho Hubbard school, is spending the Easter vacation with friends in West Haven.
 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevenson eu- ltertained relatives from Westerly over the week end
 Leslie Bailey of New Britain was 1 a visitor here over Sunday. 1 The Girls club will meet at Com munty hall this evening under the supervision of Physical Director Will liam Ogle.
 The usual weekly community dances will he continued tomorrow evening having been omitted this past week. l. is expected that there will be a large turnout. The Ladies Aid society Of the Methodist church will hold a supper in the church basement Thursday evening. Several months have elaps- ed since the last Of these suppers and the committee in charge are working hard 10 make this one the best of tho year. Tables are being set 10 accommodate j50 people.
 Mrs. Edson Maine is spending a few days with relatives in Spring field Mass.
 The Community club meeting for Wednesday evening will have many new features The meetings for the past several weeks have showed con siderable preparation and inc at tendance has greatly increased. The col. mittco in charge for the enter. tainmcnt are Mrs. A. Petit, Mrs. l. Bittner. Clarence Dyer and E1soI Maine.
 The Easter service al the Meth. odists church yesterday morning wa: largely attended the auditorium be ing completely filed. One of th' surprises of the service was th' announcement by W. II. Payne tha ; Easter Sunday was the sixth wed ding anniversary of Rev. and Nr- IA. l.. Burgreen who were marri"' in Virginia on Easter sunday in 1920 ! The pastor and his wife were the ro r cipicnts of beautiful gift of flow ] CTS from tho church. Frank Kramo ; Ir. was received into full member ship at the service.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-05
NOT THE LISTENING KIND

NOT THE LISTENING KIND
 Your wife drives her own cal, doesn't she
 Yes"
 And does she pay attention 10 the Stop. Look and Listen signs at the railroad Crossings"" Well, I believe she obeys two thirds Of the warning. but I cam Imagine anyone or anything making lher listen. ."-Boston Transcript. READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
 FOR YOUR WANTS
New Britain herald., 1926-04-05
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all our kind friends and neiShbors who sympa- thizod with us during our recent be- reavemcnt occasionod by the death of our husband, father and brother, James Pagan. Signed:
 Mrs. James Pagan and family, brothers and sisters.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-05
NcrlNc. incCk

Chief John Il. Hayes Of the local fire department this morning was handed a check for $50 by William J. Tracy, one of the owners of the Lilley- Tracey block. which was the scene of fire last Saturday night, in appreciation of the good work done [ by the tlremcn on that occasion.
 Mr, Tracy stated that during the i long span Of years he had lived in Bristol, he had never seen a bad situation more efficiently handled,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-05
POLICE GET THREE
 IN DRUNKEN BRAWL Brick Yard Workers Run Afoul of the Law and Are Arrested SCOILNICK PROPERTY SOLD
Grange To Have Neighbors' Night
 Churches Filled Yesterday-Turn-
 pike Crowded With Automobiles Other Items Of Interest In Town.

Three brickyard workers were ar rested on charges of drunkenness and breach of the peace by Con stables Frank Brown and Oryille Ventres at the Clayworth brick plant, after complaints had come in that there was free for all fight going on in one of the boarding houses. The men were released in bonds of s25 each for appearance in court tomorrow night
 The complaint came in yesterday afternoon and Constable Brown i'm mediately called for his associate and the two limbs of the law di- rected their tracks toward the brickyard. Arriving at the plant, they were attracted toward tho boarding house by the sounds Of combat which issued therefrom. They found the three men, Joe COnta, Vincent Gregor and Jim Mas ias. in the midst of a rough and tumble act in which they were in- tcrrupted. The men showed signs of having received some healthy punches and the officers thought at first that force would have to he rcsorted to In order 10 get them to subsidc sufficiently to he taken to the New Britain police station.
 However. after few minutes ot argument the men agreed 10 ac. company the officers. They were taken to the New Britain police sta tion and were later released in bonds for trial before Judge George c Griswold in the Berlin court to- morrow evening at 7:3o o'clock.
 The officers confscated about on' gallon and half of alcohol and gallon Of cider. with which thu men had been priming themselves
 Traffic Is Heavy
 The Berlin authorities yesterda. realized what they will have 10 con tend with this summer as far a traffic is conce. ned. The turnpik was crowded with automobiles, th large number of the past few week having been augmented by man others which appeared yesterday fo the first time. upon receipt of th April 1 licenses.
 There were no officers on duty although several of them kept close watch on conditions. No acci dents of great moment were report ed. It is expected that the Berli traffic force will have 10 be CT larged considerably this season.
 Big Property Transaction
 Joseph Scoilnick, of Kensingto has sold his property. consisting the former Nutmeg house and
 three tenement structure on Farm ington avenue Just east of the F.. F. Barber Shop, 10 F. w. Schul' and c. NJ. Costello of New Britain according 10 deeds recorded at th office of Town Clerk Arthur Woot ruff.
 The Nutmeg house was, at or time, Kensington's hotel, but of la' it has been used as a tenemel house, one wing Of 1t having bee given over to a harher who pile his tonsorial art therein.
 The amount involved in the tran action could not be learned tods although it is heliev"d to be lari one. S7oilnick's plans for the futu are unknown, The purchasers pl' Q atvelop the property to some e
New Britain herald., 1926-04-05
Tax Warrants Issued

Tax Collector Frank B. Riley this morning handed over to the prose- cutting attorney a list Of personal de- 1 inquents for whom warrants will be immediately issued. When such warrants arc served, those who have failed to pay their personal tax will be hailed into court and assessed all costs in connection 1 +hprpu,itb h
New Britain herald., 1926-04-05

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New Britain herald., 1926-04-05
ar Recovered

Tho automobile owned by William Hayes of this town and stolen Fri day night in Burlington was re
New Britain herald., 1926-04-05
Mothers Bedside

tent, but plans have not been com nletef a 6 yat
New Britain herald., 1926-04-05

Ruth Rcbckah lodge, No. ?A I. c. c. r. will hold its regular meeting tomorrow evening at s o'clock in Arcanum hall. Following the business session an entertainment and dancing, open to the public. will be enjoyed,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-05
Will Furnish Entertainment

The St. Taul's T A. R. minstrels Of Kensington will he on the pro
 gram of entertainment one night Of the Kensinrton Athletic club carnival, 1t has been announced.
Evening star., 1926-11-19
ILLINOIS MAYORS
HOME IS BOMBED
Herrin Area Gang War Is
Blamed for New Assault on
West City Official.
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the AsSOc1dteO Press.
WEST CITY. ILL.,. November 19.-
The home Of Mayor Joe Adams here
was a target in the Shelton -Birger
gang warfare again today when a
bomb was thrown from a swiftly NOV
ing automobile and exploded In the
front yard a few feet from the house.
The glass in virtually all the win
dows was shattered and the front
porch was damaged. Mayor Ada ms
who. with his wife and brother Gus,
was sleeping in the rear Of the house,
escaped injury.
The blast was heard in Benton,
miles away. The bomb apparently
contained dynamite and nitroglycerln
Mayor Adams, who has been sup
porter of the Shelton gang. said four
shots were fired in front of the house
just before the bomb was thrown. He
believed this was intended as decoy
and did not show himself.
A neighbor said he saw eight meii
retreating from the rear OF the Adams
house shortly after the explosion.
Four deputy sheriffs had been
guarding the house. but had left
shortly before the explosion to get
some coffee.
Franklin County Off1cers believed
the attack was staged by members OF
the Birger gang.
Just a week ago the house Of Gus
Adams, two doors from his brother,
was bomba arded with bullets. and a
few hours later Carl and Bernie Shell
ton, gang leaders. we're arrested near
the scene on a charge Of robbing a
mail messenger at Collinsville, Ill. OF
$4,000 on January ~, 1925. Earl
shelton, another brother. was arrested
last night at East St. Louis and ar
rangements. we're made today to take
him to Springfield for trial.
Evening star., 1926-11-19
SHAW HOPES HIS NOBEL PRIZE
STAND START AWARD DEBATE
Acceptance of Honor, While
Rejecting Money, Gives
Swedish Body Issue.
Sinclair Lewis Dec|ination of
Pulitzer Prize Praised by
British Author.
By JAMES p. HOWE.
By the Associated Press.

~ tic AesoCidteo f'reBe.
LONDON. November 19.-"It's up
TO the Swedish Academy" said George
Bernard Shaw in a telephone inter
view with the Associated Press today,
in which he was informed that his re-
lection yesterday of the money prize
connected with the Nobel literature
award was interpreted in Stockholm
as tantamount to rejection of the en-.
tire award.
I'm not worrying" the dramatis
added. Let them do that-but I am
certainly going to be most interested
front-row spectator in the discussion
which l hope will now develop around
the question of giving prizes to writ
ers.''
Asked If he agreed with Sinclair
Lewis, who refused the Pulitzer prize
on the ground that prizes were bad
for literature, Shaw snapped: II
don't agree with anything
He said he wanted to see the whole
subject threshed out in the press. Also
he was thankful for Lewis action, be.
cause II had called his attention to the
Pulitzer prize. which he had never
Evening star., 1926-11-19
MEREDITH NOT CANDIDATE
IN 1923 RACE, HE SAYS
Iowan Disposes of Presidential Re.
port-Smith Not Strong in
State. He Adds.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated flese
NEW YORK. November 10
Edwin r. Meredith Of Iowa. Secretary
Of Agriculture under Woodrow Wilson
has announced that he is not can
didate for the presidency on the l92s
Democratic ticket
His name has frequently heen men
toned as possible entrant in the
presidential race, but when asked
about the matter he said
What is the use Of talking about
that | am not Il candidate. All my
friends know that.
Mr. Meredith said that there was
comparatively little sentiment for GOV
Smith Of New York as prospective
presidential nominee in Iowa.
Mr. Meredith was here AS principal
speaker at the annual dinner of the
Chamber Of Commerce.
Evening star., 1926-11-19
PR|VATEPARKS| SITE
PURCHASE FAVORED
Planning Commission to Back
Plan to Protect Plots Until
Funds Are Available.

Acquisition Of private property by
private individuals within the District
and adjacent territory to be held for
future park purposes and needs will
be encouraged by the National Capital
Park and Planning Commission.
Adopting a resolution to this effect at
it's monthly meeting today the com
mission declared the acquisition of
property within the District of Colum-
bia and adjacent territory by private
citizens and individuals to be held
for future park purposes and needs
be encouraged; it being understood
that the commission cannot, under
the law, bind the Government to pur-
chase the land so acquired.
These tracts so acquired will be
considered for future purchase by the
Planning Commission at a price not
in excess Of prices paid. plus taxes
and a moderate rate Of interest"
Definite Areas in Mind.
After the meeting. Maj. Carey H
Brown. chairman of the co-ordinattne
committee Of the Commission, said
the members, in drawing up the reso
lutions, had the following areas ir
mind for private purchase and keep
ing until the commission could. il
possible, take them over: The Piney
Branch tract. the Patterson tract, the
Foundry Branch tract. land in nearby
Virginia adjacent to the highway
bridge and in Anacostia beyond ths
District line. Maj Brown also said
the commission would confer Montia y
with a committee formed and headed
by Arthur c. Moses, which is now con
sidering reservation of desirable sites
for park purposes and which cannot
now be acquired.
Maj. Brown emphasized however
that portion Of the resolution refer
ring to purchase by the commission
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Evening star., 1926-11-19
Workers Plunge FranticaIIy
in Blazing Hulk Of Tanker
After Blast Near Baltimore.
Injured Rushed TO Hospitals
SPRAY OF BLAZING OIL
FLAMES ALL OVER SHIP
Crew of 35 and 80 LAborers Trapped
as One Side Is Torn 0ut-Screams
Arise From Inferno in Hull.
Other Tanks Still in Danger as
Blaze Continues.
Br the Associated Press.

b. the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE. Md. November le
Seventeen are known to have been
killed and Is reported injured as
workers plunged frantically into the
blazing hulk of the Norwegian oil
tanker Mantilla. wrecked by an ex-
plosion in the dry dock OF the Beth
lehem Steel Co.. at Sparrows Point
this afternoon.
The Mantilla's crew of IS. includ-
ing Capt. Nils Danielsen. was aboard
with an undetermined number OF
dry dock workers when one of the
vessels tanks blew up from an un-
known cause.
IS Men Aboard.
About so drydock workers were
aboard when one of the vessels tanks
blew up from an unknown cause. The
spray of blazing oil thrown by the
blast fired the ship from stem to stern
Nearby buildings were dana ged. Dock
hands rallied to the aid of firemen in
attempting to hold the fire in check
while volunteers entered the hulk 10
bring out the dead and injured. Work
ers were endangered by the ship S
other tanks. which, 1t was feared
might explode at any time.
All efforts were being bent toward
getting the injured out OF the danger
zone. and while the fire was al lis
height no attempt had been made to
check the Identities OF those dead, in
jured or missing.
Captain Escapes Unhurt.
Capt. Danielsen was reported un-
hurt. How many of the crew were
included among the dead or injured
could not be determined. Startled
workmen in other parts of the ship
ward dropped their tools and silence
reigned for moment after the roar
of the explosion. Then screams arose
from the interior of the blazing Man
tilla. and dock hands plunged through
the flame and smoke TO give aid. One
side of the vessel was blown out.
Hurried calls sent fire equipment
and fireboats dashing from Baltimore.
and ambula noes. doctors and nurses
were hurried from Baltimore hospitals.
The Mantilla is 407 feet long. with
a 52.foot beam, and has a gross ton
mage of $50.