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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-22

Well, Sir, there has sprung up in
this county most beautiful romance.
1t was case of love at first sight
between that Berlin man, Howcome,
or some such name, and Miss Worces-
ter county. He fell for her like a
ton of bricks, and ever since the af-
lection sprung up between them, he
had been worried to death, almost,
about the way the people have been
treating her. Blest If don't believe
he will wake up some morning and
find his hair has turned coal black.
just think it's splendid the way
he is fighting for her interest. ! de-
clare, l don't know just how the poor
creature existed up to the time he,
Lochinvar-like, came out of the North
(poetic license for "West") and is
just trying his best to ride off with
her.
There is an old adage, Familiarity
breeds contempt" and, so, we who
have been "brung up" here just got
so used to seeing the creature around,
we didn't know just how to treat her.
We've cuffed her soundly with high
taxes; we've disgraced her by in
competent officials; we've played fav-
orites in bodybuilding; we've done
everything we could to prevent her
disporting herself as a queen among
the other gals Of the Shore. But it
won't be long now. This champion
is going to show the natives just how
things are to be did. He is going to
make her blossom like "Wild Irish
Rose" and cause those who have liv-
ed, moved and had their being here,
hide their faces in shame and bless
the day this new champion appeared
to rescue this section from the Slough
of Despond.
Go to it, old man, you are doing
a noble work. Posterity will rise up
and call you blessed. This benighted
land las per H. L. Mencken) should
hail the day that marked the advent
of your abiding among us. Nothing
could be more beautiful than your dis
interested, uncommercialized, efforts
to save Fair Worcester from being
delivered into the hands of her friends.
Selah!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-22
POCOMOKE LADY
DIED JUNE 18TH
IN SANITORIUM
Mrs. Ruth Mae GrOtOn Dies At
Sabillasville, Maryland, At
ter Two Months Stay

Funeral rites were conducted Sum
day for Mrs. Ruth Mae Groton,
40, daughter of Mrs. Mary j.
Groton and the late George H. Groton
who died Saturday, June 16, in the
Sabillasville Sanatorium where she
had been a patient for the past two
months.
Funeral services were held in the
Baptist Church at 2:30 p. M, the Rev.
John A. Ditto officiating. Interment
was made in the Baptist Cemetery.
The active bearers were: DR.. j. 7.
Mock, Messrs. Grady E. Powell, Gray
son Ditto, l.. w. Matthews, George
Holland and Vaughn Wilkerson. The
members of her Sunday School Class
acted as honorary bearers.
One daughter survives her, Miss
Pansy Collins of this city. She is
also survived by her mother, Mrs.
Mary J. Groton; three sisters, Mrs.
George Young, Mrs. Earl Tarr Of
Pocomoke City, Mrs. Floyd Northam
of Eden, Md; three brothers, Bryan,
George Hope and Wilson Groton of
Pocomoke.
The deceased was highly esteemed
by all who knew her. Her fine Christ
ian character was well emphasized by
the fortitude with which she bore her
sufferings; and, indeed, her daily go
ings and comings amongst those with
whom she lived stamped her as fine
type of womanhood.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-22
WILLIAM S. ELLIS
SUCCUMBS AFTER
LONG ILLNESS
Died On Thursday Morning At
His Home Here From
Tubercular Trouble

William S. Ellis, a lifelong resident
of Pocomoke, died at his home here,
Thursday morning, after an illness eX-
tending over some years.
The deceased was the son of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Ellis,
and was born in this city May Is,
1886. Stricken with tubercular trouble
he sought relief in Baltimore and also
at Pine Bluff Sanatorium, but the
ravages of the disease could not be
checked and he passed quietly away
at his home.
Mr.. Ellis is survived by a widow
and one daughter, Lenora, aged II
years. Also by three brothers, Her.
man F., Pierce S., and Linwood T.,
Ellis, the two last named living in
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Herman F., is a resi-
dent of this city. Three sisters also
survive: Mrs. C. w. Maddox, Flossie
o. Ellis and Madge R. Ellis, all of
Pocomoke.
Funeral services will be held from
his home tomorrow Saturday MORN
ing at 1890 o'clock; interment in the
cemetery of the Baptist Church, Rev.
Mr.. Ditto, officiating.
BILL" as the deceased was familiar
ly ad affectionately called, made many
friends during the comparatively
short period of life, who will regret
his untimely passing. He was of an
invariably cheerful disposition, took a
keen interest in daily events, and was
one of those characters who are cal
culated to enjoy life to the full. His
friends have missed him from his
daily association, and now that he has
crossed the Great Divide, the void
he left will appear deeper and wider,
and every moment more difficult to
fill.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-22
MRS. ROSE STEVENSON
DIED SUDDENLY THURS,

Mrs. Rose Stevenson, aged 7s, died
suddenly at her home on Clarke Ave-
nue. on Thursday afternoon. The de-
ceased is survived by two sons and
two daughters: Joseph c., cashier
Citizens National Bank, this city /:
Benjamin B., of Cape Charles; Mrs.
White Tull and Miss Hattie Steven
son, both of Pocomoke.
Funeral services will be held Sun
day afternoon from the home. Inter-
ment in the M. E. cemetery.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-22
''Chirps'' ~
from the
Democrats Pen

heard right good story recent
~ about little pet dog which, taken
with serious malady, died. It's mis-
tress, lady living in city apart
ment, didn't know what to do with
the deceased canine but a friend, who
lived in the suburbs suggested to the
bereaved mistress that she put the
little thing in suit case, board the
trolley, and come out where there
was plenty of vacant ground, IN
which the pet could be inferred with
the proper ceremonies.
The owner of the dog gladly COM
piled. On her way to the depot,
kindly, disposed gentleman who
couldn't bear to see lady Juggling a
suit case, asked if he could carry 1t
for her. She refused but he was so
insistent, she finally delivered the
baggage into his hands. AS they
neared the depot, and the crowd of
travellers began to grow denser, the
obliging gent took occasion to disap-
pear, carrying the suit case with
him. It is very easy to imagine his
surprise and disgust when he found
opportunity to examine his swag. 1t
is safe to say he let out, at least the
mild expletive DOG gone it"
That little story reminds me some
what of my experience last Friday. l
should have known better, at my age,
than to agree to dixie myself out in
one of those fantastic costumes of CEN
turtles ago, and disport myself down
at old st. Mary's on the occasion of
the Tercentenary Celebration. But
when lady asks me to do anything,
I can't refuse to save my life. So /
went all dressed up in tri-color out
fit representing French peasant.
] carried this dress-up in a suit case,
changed after arrived at st. Mary's
changed back again after the show,
placed my suit case, containing the
costume in what thought was safe
place It'll wanted it( and when I
went to get it somebody had liked the
looks of it and silently stolen away
with it,
Imagine his surprise when he OPEN
ed the luggage and found the gay
apparel. If he recognized the pecul-
lar dress and happened to be French
man he probably burst forth with,
"Voila, Mon Dieu!", or something
worse. No matter what he said, I
am in hopes he will think he looks
better in his American dress and re-
store the bag to it's former resting
place.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. L. T. Somers motored
to Philadelphia, Pa, on Monday last.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-22
PENINSULA BUILDING
RENTERS CHANGE ROOMS

Renters of offices in the Peninsula
Building have been making some
changes in location. Godfrey Child,
Esq, has removed from his old office
No. 2O5 to suite, No. 215, occupying
a corner overlooking the Pocomoke
River. This change marks a decided
Improvement in comfort and conven-
fence.
Edgar Fontaine is now occupying
room No. 2O7, formerly serving as the
office of DR.. Bradford Massey, Health
Officer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-22
MISS ROBERTSON
BECOMES BRIDE
LAST SATURDAY
WEEDS Mr.. SchicktanZ, Chemist
At Bureau OF Standards,
Washington
Welded COUPLE TO
RESIDE IN CAPITAL

In the Presbyterian Church at one
o'clock Saturday, June sixteenth, Miss
Annie kems Robertson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Harlan Robertson of
this city was married to Mr.. Sylvester
Thomas Schicktanz, chemist at the
Bureau of Standards in Washington,
d. C. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. DR.. S. j. Venable.
The church was decorated in green
pines, cathedral candles and spring
flowers in pastel shades. Besides
Mendelssohn's wedding march, Listz's
"Liebestram" was played during the
ceremony by Miss Ida Scott.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father. She wore her mothers
wedding gown of white net over white
taffeta, with short train and cham
tilly lace cap and tulle veil and car
ried shower bouquet of bride roses
and lilies of the valley. Her sister,
Miss Julia B. Robertson was maid of
honor. Her costume was of peach
mousseline de sole, short train, tur-
quoise blue hat, shoes and gloves to
match. Her flowers an old fashioned
arm bouquet of snap dragons, dais-
les, dephinium and baby's breath in
pastel shades.
Little Miss Barbara Creath, five
year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Phillip Creath, acted as flower girl.
She was dressed in blue organdy,
peach net mitts and lace bonnet
trimmed in blue velvet and carried a
nosegay of sweetheart roses and
pinks.
DR.. Ralph Fielding, of Quantico,
Va, acted as best man. The ushers
were Messrs. r. II. Robertson, Jr,
C. E. Robertson, Wendell Thorne, DR..
Norman Bekkedahl, DIR. A. A. Parker,
Roger w. Landlord, Ewood f. Mat
them and Walter Emf.
The out-of-town guests for the we'd
ding and reception which followed
included. Mr.. and Mrs. M. w, Wheeler
of Baltimore; Mrs. L. A. Wilson, Mr..
w. H. Robertson of Mardela, Md;
Mrs. Harry Fooks, Mrs. James Bounds
Miss Virginia Bounds, Miss Mae Ken
ny, of Laurel, Del; Mr.. and Mrs. Wen
dell Thorne, Mrs. R. NJ. Wick, Miss
Jane Conway, DR.. Ralph Fielding and
DR.. Norman Bekkedahl, of Washing
ton, ID. c. Serving at the reception
We're Mrs. Phillip Creath, Mrs. Hart
ley Stevens, Jr., Misses Cynthia
Blaine, Lolita Smith, celia Crockett.
Margaret Ellis and Betty Coffman.
The bride who is the daughter of
r. Harlan Robertson. a prominent
Pocomoke banker and Mrs. Robertson
is graduate of Sargent School, Cam
bridge, Mass, and prior to her mar
riage taught in Friends School, Wash
ington, d. c. The groom is the son
of Mrs. Edwin Schicktanz and the
late Mr.. Edwin Schicktanz of Belle
vile, Illinois, and is at present con-
nected with the Bureau of Standards
in Washington doing research work
in chemistry.
After wedding trip thru the New
England States, Mr.. and Mrs. Schick-
tanz will be at home after July 1st,
8O1 Butternut ST., Washington, D. C..
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-22

A regular meeting of Crescent
Chapter No. "A o. E. S. will be held
Monday night, June %, at 1880 o'clock.
Following the meeting the social
group for June will entertain. This
is the last meeting before September
as the Chapter will take a vacation
during July and August.
Evening star., 1934-02-08

Continued From First Page)
member of the committee. said he did
not see how present mail contracts.
with one or two minor exceptions,
could be considered legal.
The case is SO filled with evidence
Of studied avoidance Of the law" he
said, that the Post ONCE Depart
ment would be entirely justified in
canceling practically all contracts
The spirit OF the law will be car
ried out when new contracts are let,
and the Government and the people
will get the benefit.
Independent operators. WELL
equipped for carrying the mail, will
spring up overnight"
Procedure Outlined.
The procedure for handling the case
of the four persons cited to appear
before the Senate tomorrow was dis
cussed yesterday by Black and Sena-
tor Robinson, the Majority leader
While the details were withheld, 1t
was understood the plans generally to
be followed would permit the four men
or their counsel to make statements
at the outset in an effort to clear
themselves Of the contempt charges.
Senators next will examine the men
and after this is concluded the Senate
probably will retire to executive cham
bers, as q jury, and deliberate the
cases.
While two avenues are open, it is
understood the Senate probably will
try the men and fix the penalty If
they are found guilty.
The other course permits the Senate
to refer the cases to the United States
district attorney here.
Evening star., 1934-02-08
HUNT TO BE INTENSIFIED.

Department Of Justice officials in
dicated today that the search for the
abductors of Edward G. Bremen
wealthy st. Paul banker, would be
intensified now that he has been
returned alive.
This was disclosed as details OF
the return of Bremen were coming
into the Office Of J. Edgar Hoover
director of the division of investi-
CATION of the Justice Department
He would not sec newspaper men.
Many high in official life in Wash
ington were happy at the return OF
the young man. as his family is vel
known to President Roosevelt anG
others here.
He graduated from George Wash
ington University where he received
two degrees. He attended Catholic
University for time, but transferred
10 George Washington to complete
his studies
In other kidnap cases the Depart
ment of Justice has not thrown its
fullest resources into the search fol
the kidnapers until the victim was
returned.
1t has been explained that by CIV
ing the kidnapers chance to re-
turn the person abducted. the family
is satisfied and additional possibili.
ties for securing information as to tht
identity of the responsible parties /!
provided.
Evening star., 1934-02-08

this administr alton. It appears they
are quite content to let things 60
along as they are for the present.
They may start investigating public
works, c. w. A. ct al next year II
public opinion is more encouraging.
For the present they want to get
Federal money out of the grab-bag
themselves while grabbing is good.
A prospective Republican presiden-
tial candidate arose in the House the
other day. Newsmen came trooping
into the gallery on the run. They
though here, at last, the administra-
ton was going to catch some thun-
derbolts.
The speech was very mild and it
concluded with the suggestion that
euen more money should be ap-
propriated for q certain relief pur-
pose.
The Republicans feel as silly rs
they look in this, their darkest hour.
and they are not entirely comforted
by the knowledge that there is nothing
to do but wait.
Evening star., 1934-02-08
What's What
BehindNeWS
In Capital
New Tax Bill Likely
to Spare Incomes
Below $4,000.
BY PAUL MALLCN.

FAIRLY definite line on leg
n islation to be expected from
~ this session Of congres. 9s !. now nov,
tax law which need not worry
any one with an income below $4,000
or So Slight reductions will be
granted persons in that class who earn
their money. The reductions will not
apply to those who make their living
by clipping coupons on investments.
The big money fellows will get quite
jolt, but in a very legitimate way
The loopholes by which they crawled
out of taxes before are going to be
blocked and the rates on unearned in
come increased.
The blocking will be done along sane
lines, suggested by the Treasury, anc
not the painful ones outlined few
weeks ago b., a House subcommittee
Waterway Treaty Doomed.
The ST Lawrence waterway treaty
is doomed A secret poll made by q
Senate leader a few days ago showed
43 votes against it. That is 10 votes
more than enough to kill 1t. a
treaty requires two-thirds majority.
Mr. Roosevelt might save it if he came
out with strong demand for action
| but there is no indication he will H.
is expected to let it 60 to vote anc
then. after it is dead. renew negotia.
tions with Canada for treaty tha
can be ratified.
Evening star., 1934-02-08
TOXIC OFFICIAL FORCED OUT
FOR CONDONING 1887 USURPER

peror Godaigo and enthroned his own
candidate
As a result, he is rated as the black
est example To the throne In japanese
history.
The Shotgun Ashikaga is compared
to notorious traitors in other coun-
tries. but Nakajima drew . compari-
son between that Shotgun and Oliver
Cromwell Of England.
Recently the baron's enemies re-
published the article and charged
that Nakajima was cond lon ing
treachery 10 the throne.
He apologized to both houses OF
Parliament. He avowed that his ideas
had changed since he had written the
article. All his efforts were In vain.
The stigma was considered too serious
and his value to the cabinet de-.
stroyed.
Matsumoto Is an eminent Japanee
legal authority as well as . leading
educator.
Evening star., 1934-02-08

The pure food bill has been sub
jected to a strong inside batterlng
from an aroused opposition. 1t prob
ably will fail Prof Tugwell started
the fuss by writing the original Cope
land bill. His interest has cooled con-
siderably since the measure has been
rewritten. If any bill is passed it will
not be the TugWell bill, but a far
, more moderate measure.
Exchange Action Uncertain.
The fate of the stock market legis-
lation Is not very clear, but. in the
end a law probably will be passed
placing all exchanges under Federal
license. The big question is whether
the bill should include specific, de-
tailed regulations for exchanges. A
detailed measure may go through the
Senate. but there are indications that
the details will be eliminated in the
House Final disposition Of the meas
ure depends on what pressure is ex-
erted by the White House. So far
there has been none.
Modification OF the Securities
act is virtually certain. The ltd-
bilty OF corporations for errors
rill be relieved in such a ndy as
to benefit the capital finance mar
ket.
Any important railroad legislation
is out Of the question A move may b.
made to change the r. F. c. law sc
as to help rail financing but that I!
very indefinite. The bus regulation
| bill Is SO dead it could not be revived
| with pulmotor. Chairman Rayburr
of the House Interstate Commerce
| Committee is playing around with 6
communications bill along the genera
! lines vaguely desired by the admins
tration. 1t cannot get anywhere
There will rot be any further genera
banking legislation. but there will be
an administration amendment to the
deposit insurance act probably limit
| ing the guarantee to deposits under
$4,000.
These are the only important items
which have a chance.
Holds Complete Control.
| It is quite evident that this session
of Congress is being held more or les.
under Mr.. Roosevelt's hat.
Evening star., 1934-02-08
TWO CLEVELAND GAMES
SCHEDULED BY GRIFFS

Two games. both with Cleveland
have been added to the Washington
ball clubs meager Spring exhibition
schedule, but neither for the Biloxi
training camp. President Clark Grit
fifth wired today from his temporary
headquarters on the Mississippi coast
that his American League champions
will meet the Indians in New Orleans
on March 81 and %.
Eleven practice engagements now
have been definitely listed for the
Nationals. all to be played away from
the Biloxi field. Two games only
one with Cleveland and the other with
New Orleans-are tentatively slated
for the Washington training camp
Unless Grif1ith manages to arrange
more at Biloxi the Nationals may
break camp there earlier than now
planned and add to their road exhibit
tion schedule.
Evening star., 1934-02-08
RANKS MAY FILL
POSTMASTER Jobs
Departure From Patronage
Rule Considered by
Administration.

Appointments TO postmasterships in
the larger cities which are now valued
patronage posts may be confined to
graduates of the ranks, under . plan
reported today TO be receiving consid-
Grafton Of administration officials and
which is understood to be favored in
the Post once Department itself.
The idea, which would mark q de-
parture in postal administration, was
advanced in connection with the IN
tention Of the administration TO put
all postmasterships under competitive
civil service which was announced sew
eral months ago. At present. only
fourth -class ofhces-those in smaller
communicated under the merit
system. although the Civil Service
Commission may act in the selection
Of the others Of the other three classes
Limitation Feature.
The selection of postmasters entirely
from the ranks would be a modifica-
ton Of out-and-out civil service mas
much as it would limit candidates tc
this plan instead of throwing the field
wide open. Also, eligibility for any
Office would be confined to the par
ticular area in which the office is
located. the same regulation as now
applies.
officials are represented, however
as believing a postal employe with
long service not only would be omi-
nently qualified to be advanced, but
would be better equipped than an out
slider. and inasmuch as a post ONCE
should be strictly business institu.
ton that this factor should be given
paramount consideration.
Fifty Big Pos: Offices.
There are so ofices in which hall
Of the business Of the entire postal
system moves, and these would be
principally affected. The salaries run
as high as $4,000. the top, which is
paid IN New York.
This move probably could be effected
through the medium Of an executive
order, but 1t would require legislation
/ to put the offices in the competitive
civil service. Whatever is done. how
ever, Is intended while Congress is In
the present session.
In addition to the so larger ofdces
there are nearly 900 others in first
class and several thousand In second
class and third class which now are
patronage posts and for which civil
service status Is a possibility.
In many instances now postmasters
are appointed from the ranks, but
they are small minority compared to
the great number chosen frcm outside
the service.
Evening star., 1934-02-08

apply, however, to solicitors nor to
wholesalers whose establishments are
located in large commercial areas.
George w. Of1utt, chairman Of the
A. B. c. Board, has set February rs
as the date for the first hearings on
any of the nrst 139 applications ad-
vertised, If there are objections against
the granting OF any Of them.
Marvin NJ. Mclean. president Of
the Brookland Citizens Association,
voiced objection to the granting OF a
license to an establishment within
the boundaries Of his association.
This was the first definite objection
filed with the board. but since 1t
came by telephone, no action will be
taken until written objections are
received.