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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-04-05
MISS FLORENCE LEWIS
GIVES BOOK REVIEW

For the benefit of the new readers
of Library books, among whom are
many High School students, the Lib
rary Committee, will offer, weekly, a
few suggestions hoping they may be
of benefit in the selection of books.
Miss Florence Lewis, this city, contri-
butes the following review:
If you like autobiography, you will
no doubt find "The Education of a
Princess" by Marie, Grand Duchess of
Russia, one of the most interesting
books of this type written recently.
Closely following it's title, it tells of
how a Russian princess of the old
Romanov dynasty was educated, from
babyhood to the maturity of woman,
in the ways of etiquette, society, re-
ligion, and royal tradition, but never
in such practical fields as cooking,
nursing, housekeeping, and even self
reliance. It was Grand Duchess Mar
les own natural resourcefulness and
her instructive power of adapting her
self to all conditions that enabled her
in the days of her family's exile to be
both a housekeeper and nurse, as
we'll as a wife and mother.
If you've ever thought of this book
as dull and embarrassing, or lacking
the touch of reality which makes any
book highly readable, you're wrong.
Read it, and then decide for yourself.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-04-05
MARTIN JOHNSON
IS EXONERATED
IN LONG DEATH
Justifiable Homicide Verdict Of
Jury In Death Caused BY
Brick Throw

A jury of inquest was summoned on
Friday of last week by Coroner Riley
this city, to inquire into the death OF
John Long. colored, who was struck
on the head by a brick thrown by
Martin johnson. also colored, on the
night of March 2, the two negroes
being at that time in that section OF
this city known as "The Hill, near the
river. Long died of cerebral hemmor-
rhage. Both negroes were from this
city.
The jury met in the Municipal build
ing on Friday evening of last week,
with R. Harlan Robertson, foreman,
the other members being: M. B. Han
cock, Charles K. Howard, Francis D.
Young, Alonza E. Holland, J. Foster
Davis. William Merrill, John H. Cal
lahan, Ernest R. Dickerson, T. Pratt
McAllen, Charles L. Northam and
Weston R. Holland.
johnson testified that on the even
ing in question, Long, without any
apparent reason, attacked him with
knife, that he was very much fright
ened and tried to get out of his way.
Not succeeding, he grabbed brick,
threw it, and struck Long on the head,
with consequences as above stated.
A few other witnesses were exam
ined, after which the jury retired to
an upper room and soon brought in
verdict of "justifiable homicide. +"
johnson was released at once.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-04-05
MIR. EDWD. c. COSTEN
DIES AT MELBOURNE

A sudden death occurred in the vi
cinity of Melbourne Tuesday, March
9th when Mr.. Edward G. Costen suf-
fered a paralytic stroke and died about
four hours later. This was Mr.. Cos
tens second stroke, the first occurring
in the summer of 1884 but he had ap-
parently recovered and had been able
to resume his duties as clerk in the
store of Mr.. E. James Reid where he
had been employed for forty years.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon from Remson M. E.
Church and interment was made in the
cemetery of the same denomination.
Mr.. Costen had made his home with
Mr.. and Mrs. Reid for the past thir-
ty-five years and while unmarried
with no immediate family of his own
he was regarded as a member of the
Reid family, all of whom feel his loss
very keenly. He was born February
20, 1856 and was high type of Christ.
ian; honest, conscientious, and lived a
life of sincere usefulness. He will be
greatly missed from the community
in which he lived and worked.
Three nieces: Mrs. Joseph Boston
of Remson, Mrs. Ernest Cutler, of Po-
comoke and Mrs. Samuel Matthews
of Stockton, are his only surviving
relatives.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-04-05
G. r. ANDREAS
TAKES CHARGE OF
SCOUT DISTRICT
New Field Scout Executive For
Wilmington Area Begins
Work This Week

With the arrival in Salisbury this
week of Charles r. Andreas, Jr., new.
Nv appointed Field Scout Executive Of
the Wilmington Area Boy Scout
Council, the enlarged Scouting pro.
gram for lower Delaware and the Easj
ern Shore becomes reality. Mr.. An
dreas is engaged in establishing 9
district headquarters in Salisbury, ant
will shortly visit the troop leaders un-
der his jurisdiction.
The new Scout Director comes tt
this area with a splendid record Of
leadership in Boy Scout Work. He
has been a Scout, and has served as
Scoutmaster and District Commission.
er of the Cumberland County, New
Jersey, Boy Scout Council. Mr.. An.
dreas served as Camp and Sea Scout
director for two seasons with the
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Council
He is married, and has three children
living in Millville, New Jersey. Mr.
Andreas' family will move to the
Eastern Shore at the conclusion of the
present school term.
At a conference in Wilmington on
Monday, attended by Mr.. Andreas
Stanley M. Woodhead, Field Executive
of Dover, Delaware, and Kenneth b
Spear. Scout Executive of the Della
ware and Maryland Area, jurisdiction
for the Dover and Salisbury headquar-
tiers was agreed upon. Mr.. Andreas
will serve the Sussex County, Della
ware, district, and Somerset, Wicom-
leo, Worcester and Dorchester counties
in Maryland, with headquarters in
Salisbury. This area will be designa-
ted as the Lower Peninsula district.
From Dover, Field Executive Stanley
M. Woodhead will give service to the
Upper Peninsula district of Kent coun-
ty, Delaware; Talbot, Queen Annes,
Caroline. Kent and Cecil Counties,
Maryland.
The Scouting activities program this
spring will include leaders training
courses, outdoor Scout encampments,
and completion of administrative or
ganization of the districts.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-04-05
FREDERICK BLOOM MEETS
DEATH In AUTO CRASH

A, fatal accident occurred about
three miles north of this city last
Sunday, in which Frederick Bloom, Of
Baltimore, lost his life. Bloom, with
two others, was in a car which, in
some way, got beyond control and
crashed into tree. Driving the car
was James Phelan and the other &C.
cupant was Floyd Beere, Of Baltimore;
Phelan is member of the CCC Camp
near Pocomoke.
A jury of inquest was summoned on
Sunday last, which, after looking into
the matter, returned q verdict of un-
avoidable accident.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-04-05
One PER CENT
GROSS RECEIPTS
TAX LEVIED
General Assembly Passes Bill To
Take Care Of Relief And
Old Age Pensions
BILL TO CHANGE THE
SCHOOL BOARD FAILED

The Democrat" today, on another
page, publishes in full the text of the
gross receipts tax law, recently pass
ed by the Legislature of 1885. The
bill has been signed, very reluctantly
by Governor Nice, and the document
has received much adverse criticism
Senator Veasey, of Worcester, was an
enemy of the law and worked siren
uously for the two per cent sales tax
One feature of the bill which gives
some uneasiness is that it will likely
be inadequate to raise tax amount
sufficiently large to meet the demands
of the Federal Relief. The Govern
ment reduced it's first demand of 8
millions and over to $4,000, 000-$3,-
10000 per relief and $1,500,000 for
old age pensions. The gross receipts
tax will hardly cover this, and the
enactment does not seem acceptable
to the FERA.
Again, the machinery to be set up
for collecting the tax, will be very
complicated. It is going to be almost
impossible to reach every ofrm of bust
ness transacted, some of them, in a
very careless manner. Traders who
never kept books will be compelled
to keep daily records of sales; but it
manifestly leaves the whole thing
open to many Irregularities. Possibly
the tax will bear most heavily on those
business firms which have system
and which clearly reveal receipts.
There is some talk of having the
law tested by the courts as to consti-
tutionality. There is extreme feeling
against it's operations. Since it is re-
puted that Attorney General O'Conor
drew the document, his opinion will, of
course, be favorable. But since there
is feeling that it is so opposed by
public opinion as to make its operation
almost impossible. It may go the
way of the Prohibition law. If it
does, Maryland will be left out in the
cold by the Federal Relief.
Another bill which will probably re-
ceive Governor Nice's veto is that re-
curing the school teachers to take the
oath of allegiance to the United
States government. The teachers re-
sent their being selected as the only
class to be required to swear fealty.
They claim the same kind of patriot
ism that other citizens do, and they
feel Inundated by the bill. Again,
there are foreign born teachers of
great learning and efficiency in many
American Schools and colleges which
receive State aid. To make them take
such an oath would send them back
to their native shores at loss to the
schools with which they may be con-
nected. The bill will probably be We
toed.
Continued on Page 100
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-04-05

The fire siren last Friday night
called the firemen to the home Of Mr.,
Moses Jones, corner 7th and Walnut
Responding to the alarm they found
the fire confined to a small brooder
house near the dwelling. This, togeth-
err with about $50 chickens, was des-
troyed before assistance could be rem
dered. Several small buildings caught
but the prompt arrival of the fire
men saved further damage by fire and
the flames were quickly extinguished.
The fire was discovered some time af-
ter midnight.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-04-05
Mrs. John b. Morris, Salisbury. en-.

Mrs. John E. Morris, Salisbury, en-.
tertained at an eleven o'clock break.
fast her staff of officers of Wicomico
Unit No. "a and Mrs. Mary Young Of
Princess Anne, Unit No. 81, in honor
of Department President Mrs. Lucille
I. Slender of Baltimore, Mrs. Helen
Bamford, Vice-president Northern
Central District and Mrs. George S.
Bunting of Pocomoke, South Eastern
Shore District.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-04-05
Scout TROOP
SHOWS SKILLFUL
WOOD-CRAFI
Exhibits In Show Windows
Teach Object Lesson Of
Boy Scout Activity
THREE PRIZES OFFERED
TO THE SCOUT PATROLS

Much interest has been shown in
the exhibits of wood craft in the win
dows of the Coffman-Fisher and the
Shorgas stores this city. These ex-
hibits have been displayed by the local
Boy Scout troop. Log cabins, obser-
walton towers, bridges, camp fire IA
culties, with miniature figures OF
Scout pioneers and branches of ever
greens to complete the sylvan scenes
all make up a most attractive, ingen-
ious and creditable picture. The mech
anical accuracy displayed in log cab
ms brought forth much favorable
criticism. The lay-outs of the camps
revealed landscape talent, and alto
gether it was an object lesson to the
initiated as to just what Scout life
meant to the boys of this community
The three patrols" Of the troop
We'd with one another for a prize OF
five dollars for the best display, offer
ed by the troop. So much merit was
displayed, however, by all the patrols,
Chief of Police Birmingham undertook
the job of securing by popular sub
scription enough money to award a
second prize of four dollars and third
prize Of three.
The first prize was awarded to the
"Stag PATROL" whose exhibit was in
Coffman-Fisher's window. The lead
er of this patrol is Arthur Landlord;
assistant patrol leader Jimmy Coffman;
and the other members are Sidney
Venable, Davis Merrill, William Nor
ton, Kenneth Townsend and Bobby
Barnes.
Second prize was awarded to the
panther PATROL" Edwin DuBose.
leader; Jack Dickerson, assistant; and
other members: Jack GUSTS, Curtis
Callahan, George Holland, George
Young and William Talton.
Third prize went to the "Cobra Pa
troll" Howard Stevenson leader; Will
Ii Boole, assistant: other members:
Warne Littleton, Vernon Davis, Paul
Merrill, Edward Pope and Roland Tai
ton.
On "wednesday evening, in the Ar
mory, these prizes were presented by
DR.. Edward J. Clarke, after which DR..
r. Lee Hall made a short address to
the boys. The judges in the contest
were: Charles r. Andreas, newly ap-
pointed Field Scout Executive; DIR. A.
A. Parker, DIR. r. I. Owens and Ray
mond C. Dryden.
Much interest is being manifested
now in the local troop. Probable i'm
provements in their Scout life has in
jected new life into the boys, and the
future looks pretty bright for them.
There is a possibility of representa-
ton at the "Scout Jamboree" to take
place in Washington, D. c., in August,
at which time 10000 boys are expect
ed to be present. Scout Master Fred
Henderson and Assistant Scott, are
to be highly commended for the real
healthy condition of the Pocomoke
Boy Scout organization.
The exhibits referred to will re-
main in the windows over the week
end. They will repay an examina-
ton.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-04-05
REV. H. B. KELS0
IS RETURNED TO
SALEM CHURCH
Much Beloved Pastor Comes
Back For Second Year Of
His Passionate
SEVERAL CHANGES MADE
IN SALISBURY CIRCUIT

Rev. II. Is. helS0, VINO mas SerVeu
the congregation of Salem M. E.
Church, this city, so acceptably for the
past year, has been returned for an
other year. The Wilmington Confer
ence which met in Seaford, DEL, this
year, closed on Monday last with the
reading of the appointments.
The church has no more earnest
worker than Rev. Kelso. He evinces
a rare conservation to his profession,
and his example alone, should be a
shining light directing mankind into
the proper path. The community as
well as his particular people, welcome
him back to Pocomoke, and trust his
service here may be continued for
many years.
The changes made in the appoint
ments of the Salisbury District are
as follows:
Bethel, Dell. L. Powell.
Bishopville, Md. P. Landon.
Church Creek, Md.-H. o. Hufnal.
Crisfield, Nd, Immanuel-R. L. Min
ker.
Dagsboro and st. Georges, Del.,-F.
A. Baker.
Fruitland, Md.-S. B. Bradley.
Girdletree, Md.-E. E. Crockett.
Gumboro, -Del.-To be supplied.
Hebron, Md.-A. L. White, supply.
Hurlock. Md.-G. w. Dawson.
Laurel, Del.--W. A. Hearn.
Mount Vernon, Del-D. G. Givan.
Nanticoke, Md. w. Whedbee.
Ocean View and Millville, Del.-W.
S. Grant.
Pittsburgh, Md.-Waldo L. Die.
Roxanna, Del.-W. M. Parker.
St. Thomas, Md.-G. V. Turner.
Salisbury, Md.-Grace, A. w. Good
hand.
Snow Hill, Md. w. Jacobs.
Vienna, Md. F. Willis, supply.
Willards, Md. T. Campbell, sup
ply.
Zoar Circuit, Dell. L. Powell.
District Superintendent were ap-
pointed as follows:
The Rev. ]. L. Bunting of Crisfield,
Nd, was made superintendent Of the
Salisbury district, succeeding the Rev.
Leonard White, who was assigned to
pastorate at Newark, Del.
The Rev. w. E. Gunby, who has
been pastor at Newark, received the
Wilmington district superintendency.
He succeeded the Rev. D. w. Jacobs,
named as pastor at Snow Hill, Md.
SUPPLEMENTARY of the Dover dis
trict went to the Rev. E. C. Mailman,
formerly superintendent of the Mid
dletown district, which was eliminated
by the conference Saturday in reducing
the number of districts from four to
three. The Rev. Mr.. Mailman sue
ceeded the Rev. w. E. Habbart, who
was granted years leave.
One of the interesting discussions
at the Conference was that relating to
the obligations of the clergy, as to
the use of tobacco in any form. The
ministers upon their entrance take up
on themselves vows to abstain from
indulgence in the weed. The presid-
ing Bishop called their attention to
this, and was disposed to denounce, in
no uncertain language, any violation
of duty along this line.
Invitations have been extended by
Delmar, Del, and by Wilmington for
next years meeting. A decision will
be made later.
Evening star., 1935-04-28
ARCHITECTS URGE
MARKER FOR MILLS
Association Seeks Tablet for
Grave of Designer of
Monument.

The Association Of Federal Archi-
tects proposed yesterday that an ap-
propriate sculptured marker or tablet
for the grave of the architect OF the
Washington Monument. Robert Mills,
in Congressional Cemetery. be allo-
Gated as one of the projects under
the new $4,s8O, ,00OO 900 work relief
fund.
The association, in a letter to Rear
Admiral c. j. Peoples, director Of pro-
curement, pointed out that the grave
of this man. famous in the aesthetic
history of America, is unmarked by
any adequate shaft, tablet or symbol -
Howard c. Sullivan, president, and
F. j. Ritter, secretary of the associa-
ton, declared Mills "wields a potent
influence upon the American people"
Those who have not seen the great
shaft" they added in the letter. re
ceive its message through pictures of
it. and its bold and gigantic simplicity
have made it as firm a piece of
Americas patriotic symbolism as the
eagle and the Capitol dome"
The architects recommended that
II possible one of the sculptors Of ade-
quate talent. who may be employed
or commissioned by the Government
under the relief bill be assigned to the
task as project, of producing sculp-
tured marker or tablet for the grave.
Evening star., 1935-04-28
.SHR|NERS TO SEE
FAMOUS HORSES
White Arabian Stations
Will Appear in Spec
tacuIar Parade.

Some famous horses will be seen at
the Shrine convention here In June,
1t was announced last night by Robert
P. Smith, director general of the
Shrine Committee.
A troupe Of white Arabian stations,
from Ably Bekr Temple, Sioux City,
Iowa, will appear in one Of the spec
tacular parades, while horses from
Fort Myer will be used In notable
Army day" exhibition. .
Many other features OF the forthcom-
ing convention are taking shape under
direction of the General Committee.
A total of 81 temples already have
been listed for attendance, and 1t is
possible this may be increased to 80.
Air Demonstration.
Both Army and Navy have agreed
Entertainment Committee, of which
John C. Koons is chairman, has ar
ranged for trip to Quantico, where
the Marines have agreed to serve
typical Marine luncheon
Contracts for the decorations of
Pennsylvania avenue have been let
to Washington firms and the work of
placing the poles for the huge arches
will be started this week. The jeweled
columns, fantastic pedestals, multi
colored banners and the golden
lights" selected by the Decorations
Committee, under the Craftsmanship
of Howard P. Foley. promise to sur
pass any scheme of decoration here
tofore seen in Washington
Chairman Stanley D. Willis Of the
Hotel and Housing Committee can still
use large number of rooms in pri-
vate homes. it was emphasized.
Il am afraid that people are watt
ing until the time of the convention
to list their rooms, without realizing
that we are getting hundreds of re-
quests for rooms daily, and are as
signing them as fast as they arrive" +"
Willis said yesterday. I'VE can use
an additional 5000 rooms in private
homes right away, and I hope that
everybody in Washington who can
possibly spare space during Shrine
week will get in communication with
the Hotel and Housing Committee at
Shrine headquarters, 1915 K street. at
once"
Pageant Plans.
Maj, Gen. Amos A. Fries, chairman
of the Pageant Committee, and Col.
Harry S. Kimberly, vice chairman, are
making rapid progress with plans for
the pageant that will be a feature of
Thursday night, June 13. Sketches of
some sets TO be used in this spectacle
have already been accepted. and the
committee is working both on con-
struction and the training Of per-
sonnel for the presentation.
The Grandstand Seat Construction
Committee, of which William A. Mil
Ter is chairman, is planning for so, 900
seats along the Avenue, and if the
number of reservations received from
outside can be taken as a criterion,
all will be needed.
Evening star., 1935-04-28
HOWARD KILLED
WAR, U. S. SAILOR
TELLS AUTHORITIES
Continued From First Page.)

there. I went into the kitchen and
jumped out window. Then ]
bummed my way back to San Pedro
and stayed with friends"
The sailor said he did not know
Ivar or Howard until last Sunday
when they picked me up when ]
was on my way from San Pedro to
Los Angeles"
McDermitt said he then stayed at
Howard's house. On one occasion the
sailor said Howard told him that
If Paul thought he could beat him
out of the SIS he owed him (Howard)
for salary. he'd find he was the
wrong guy to beat"
The sailor said he saw a revolver
at Howards house, but did not know
he carried 1t to 1var's dinner Thurs
day night.
At Wars, McDermitt said, Howard
went out to buy the food for dinner.
Il think he must have talked to
Paul about money matters" the sailor
continued, because Paul told me !
have check coming to me for 81 800
and I'll straighten everything up with
Bill"
McDermitt said everything was
o. K" at dinner. up to the time
Howard asked him to wait outside the
apartment.
After seeing his name in the news
paper stories of the tragedy, McDer-
mitt said he changed hurriedly from
civilian clothes to his uniform and re-
turned to his ship, the U. S. S. Penn
sylvania, late yesterday.
Aboard ship he told his story to
Comdr. E. w. Mckee. The latter noti-
fled county authorities, who came
aboard and obtained the statement.
Had Penchant for Perfumes.
Still more of Ivar's peculiarities,
which included a penchant for per-
fumes and cosmetics, were disclosed
when some of his clients reported he
was fond Of claiming to be half Chi
nese.
Aileen Pringle, film actress who or
dered some clothes from him. de-
clared he told her. Connie Bennett
and I had an awful row when she
found out I was Chinese"
And Mrs. Samson RaphaelSon. wife
Of a New York playwright, said he
frequently mentioned being of Chinese
blood. My aunt was Mata Hari, the
Evening star., 1935-04-28
CONFIDENCES VOTED
JUDGES HIT BY LONG
Louisiana Bar Association Saws
It Believes in Honesty of Men
Senator Attacked.
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
ALEXANDRIA, La, April 27.-The
Louisiana Bar Association, in annual
convention here today. adopted reso-
lutions expressing full confidence in
the honesty and integrity" of three
justices of the State Supreme Court
whom Senator Huey P. Long threat
ened to impeach by legislative action.
The justices are Chief Justice
Charles A. O'Neill. and Associate
Justices Wynne G. Rogers and Fred
M. Odom.
Long threatened before a legisla-
tive committee two weeks ago to have
the three justices put out of office
because. he said, they were incon-
sistent in their decisions He made
a general charge of crooked juris-
prudence" and said 1t would have
to stop in Louisiana.
The resolution expressing conf
dence in the justices was offered by
John r. Hunter, of Alexandria.