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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
DESPERATE LIES
 ATTEMPTED NOW TO AID NOMINEE
Communist Presidential Candidate Makes
 Statement
NEWSPAPER OWNER
 IS MAKING CHARGES
White House Refuses to Make Any Further
 Comment, Canards

NEW YORK, Sept. 21--William Randolph Hearst, publisher, has re- piled to President Roosevelt, saying he had shown Roosevelt receives" support of the enemies of the Amer ican system of Government.
 A one thousand word statement was cabled from Amsterdam. the day after the White House said that "a certain notorious newspaper pub fisher" is attempting to make i: appear President Roosevelt accepts the support of alien organizations who are hostile to the American form of government"
 Malice, Political Spite
 The White House memorandum further said such articles are con- ceived in malice and are born of political spite"
 Hearts reply followed publication in his various newspapers that Rus sian Communist Party in the Unit ed States was taking part in the Presidential campaign on the side of the New Deal
 Brotoder Makes Reply
 The White House made no fur ther comment but Earl Browder, Communist Presidential candidate. said:
 The Hearst-Landon campaign must indeed be weakening If it needs such desperate lies to bolster it up
 Hearst's Statement
 The statement from Hearst, from Amsterdam, included the following
 Roosevelt had no sooner been elected than he adopted the Marx Socialists in almost every word and letter and compelled recognition of the bloody dictatorship of Stalin in Moscow.
 Roosevelt must know Bolshevist tyranny openly proposes to secure the overthrow of the American sys- tenn of government by boring from within, which Professor Frank fur ther breaches, the surging forward of workers and farmers, which Tug well advocates, and an active and actual revolution which Richberg halls as here"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
NEWS PLANT, CHURCH ARE
 DYNAM|TED
Four Persons Are Known Killed, Twenty Are
 Reported Injured
DAMAGE IS SPREAD
 IN HAVANA SECTION
Twenty Persons Arrested Socialists, Anarchists
 Are Suspected

HAVANA, Cuba, Sept. 21.-(Copy- right by the Associated Press) - Dynamite wrecked the plant of the newspaper Fl Paris on Sunday, de- molishing Catholic Church 45 minutes before the first mass, kill Ing four persons and spread dam age throughout the metropolitan area.
 At least twenty persons were in- jured.
 TtDenty Arrests
 The police arrested twenty mem bers of the Spanish Socialist Circle when they raided the organizations offices.
 Fl Paris has been sympathetic in editorials with the Fascists in the Spanish Civil War. The newspaper is circulated widely among the Spanish residents.
 Second Plot Fails
 The police prevented dynamiting of the conservative newspaper Dia- rio de Ia Marina, by breaking the wires attached to 1000 sticks of dy- namite.
 The Catholic church, Nuestra Senaor de Monserratte, across the street from Fl Paris, was reduced to ruins.
 Dynamite in Truck
 The dynamite was cached in a truck parked in front of the news paper office. The truck was blown to bits, the front lenders being found eight blocks away.
 While SociaHS-s or Anarchists are suspected in some quarters, the real motive of the dynamiting is not immediately discernable.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
VESSELS HIT
 DURING FOC;
 BOTH ANCHOR
Battleship Texas, British Tanker Collide Of
 Cal. Coast

SAN PEDRO, Cal, Sept. 21.-- The battleship Texas and British tanker Scalalia collided in the fox this forenoon, the Marine Exchange reported today.
 The damage to the Texas appar- ently consisted of a large indenta- ton astern, the Marine Exchange says, and after scrutinizing the re- suits of the collision, both vessels proceeded to anchor.
 The Texas was outbound for tar get practice off San Clemente Is- land at the time.
 Navy officers refuse to make any comment
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
Claims Mans Beard
 Foretells Decease

MULLINS, w. Va, Sept. 21.- John Brookman, veteran barber, says that mans beard foretells his death.
 He said:
 "A mans beard just doesn't shave right when he's about to die. have felt the difference many times and have never missed yet
 He can't explain the feeling, but says the beard just don't feel right
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
PAN AMERICAN
 ANNOUNCES NEW OCEAN SERVICE
Will Begin Carrying Pas. sengers on Oriental
 Route October 2l

NEW YORK, Sept. 21-The Pan American Airways System announc- ed that it's trans-Pacific Air route to the Orient will be opened for commercial passengers on October 21.
 Fares will be announced within a few days, officials stated.
 Only mail and cargo has been carried since the service started lest November.
 The company estimates the cost of establishing the trans-Pacific service at $5,000,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
Fight for Peace Urged
 Upon All Christendom

MONTREUx, Switzerland. Sept. 21.-The intervention of Christen- dom to maintain peace is urged in resolutions adopted here by the management com mittee of the World Alliance for International Friendship through the Churches Twenty countries sent repre- sentatiyes to the meetings,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
GOVERNOR NOTIFIED
 BY SENATOR BRUNELLE

A radiogram received here by Gov John w. Troy Sunday from Senator M. E. s. Brunelle in Cor dOva stated that the strike was set tied Saturday night and contracts signed at 10 o'clock.
 Loading southbound boats and wheels are turning on railroad, the message said, land men will go back to work as fast as wash outs are repaired"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
Plan Wldife Group

MONTGOMERY. Ala. - L. T Quinn, Alabama Commissioner oi Conservation, said the state has organized 48 county conservation councils in a program looking to- ward formation of a state wildlife federation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
Italy May Pay
 War Debt; Has Purpose in View

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-Secre- tary of State Cordell Hull said he has no information concerning re- ports Italy might seek to refund it's war debt to the United States, with a view of obtaining new loans in the United States.
 Secretary Hull declined to make any comment
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
RECEIVES APPLICATIONS

According to A. B. Phillips, Su- perintendent of Schools, applica- tions for teaching positions in tht Juneau schools for the school yeai 1937 are already arriving at his office. Teachers for this school veal were chosen from over 5000 appli- cations last year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
Holland Speeds
 Up Air Service

THE HAGUE, Holland, Sept 21. -Tfe purchase of eight American built Douglas transport planes, con- structed by the Douglas Aircraft Company at Santa Monica, Cal, has been confirmed here. The planes are to shorten the Amster- dam Batavia voyage from five to four days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
GOES HOME

Rev. John Zlobin, pastor of the Sitka Russian Orthodox Church, who has been in St. Ann's Hospital for the past several months, was dismissed Saturday and left on the Northland for Sitka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
PRIEST LEAVES

The Rev Monroe, Wrangell Cath olic Priest, who arrived here yes terday on the Victoria, will leave to- night on the Alaska, returning tc his parish.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
DOW. JONES AVERAGES

The following are todays Dow, Jones averages: Industrials 168.90, down .03; rails 56.36, no change from Saturday; utilities 34.41, down II.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
HERE FROM cHIcHAGooF

Mike McKallick, from Chichagof, arrived in Juneau on the Estebeth and is registered at the Gastineau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
HEAVY TAXES
 PAID BY H. l.

HONOLULU, T. H., Sept. 21.- Hawaii paid more in Federal tax collection than Is States, accord ing to official figures for the year ended June 30. Its payments to- taled $7.872, ,485 to the Federal treas ury. The territory led the following States: Oregon, Alabama, South Carolina, Montana, Arkansas, Utah, Vermont, Mississippi, Nevada, Ari- zona, Idaho, Wyoming, South Da- kota, North Dakota and New Mexico.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
RUSH FREIGHT
 TO WESTWARD,
 RESULT STRIKE
Steamer Baranof to Sail for Cordova, Full Cargo
 Other Activities

SEATTLE, Sept. 21. - Steamer Baranof will sail Wednesday direci to Cordova via the outside passage with foodstuffs, lumber, coal, ex- plosives. gasoline and general car go as the result of the settlement of the Copper River and North western Railroad strike.
 Other ship movements to Alaska will also be increased in antici- patton of a possibility of the dock workers strike. shipping circles stated
 WALKOUT ALL OVER
 CORDOVA, Alaska, Sept. 21. Y Definite assurance that the six weeks walkout on the Copper Riv- CT and Northwestern is at an end came late Saturday night when the last disagreeing factions, the longshoremen, signed working agreement with the railroad offic- ials.
 Longshoremen and the striking railroaders received wage increases
 Steamer Alaska, southbound, was in port for eight hours loading part of the tied up shipment of 90,00O cases of salmon iinpounded by the strikers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
CLOSING PRICES TO-DAY

NEW YORK, Sept. Enclosing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 16, American Can 125, American Light and Power 12h, Anaconda 40, Bethlehem Steel 70$s, Calumet and Hecla 111s, Co., lubia Gas and Electric 20as, Com monWealth and Southern 3A, Cur tiss- Wright 6M. General Motors 68A, International Harvester 69A i, Kennecott 49, Simmons 38A, Unit ed States Steel 717s, United Cor poration 77s, Cities Service 4.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
STOCK PRICES SOAR UPWARD
 EARLY IN DAY
Mixed Trend Prevails Dur ing Afternoon Con-
 tinues to Close

NEW YORK, Sept. 21.-A consid- erable degree of selectivity prevail ed today with low priced utilities and specialties commanding the principal interest of spectators and investors.
 There was a wide upward swing in the morning prices but in the afternoon mixed trends prevailed and this continued until the close.
 Transfers today were 1,750,000 shares, the largest dealing since the latter part of July.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21
PILOTS AT GASTINEAU

Jerry Jones and Bill Knox, who flew the PAA Elec5ra in from Fairbanks. are registered at the Gastineau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-21

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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
MRS. EMMA JOYCE
DIED IN BALTIMORE

The funeral of Mrs. Emma Francis
Joyce, of Cambridge, Md, took place
in that city on Tuesday afternoon last,
interment in Christ Episcopal Church,
Cambridge, after services in Mount
Calvary Church, Baltimore, in which
city she died, while on visit to her
son, Hazelton A. Joyce, deputy State
Insurance Committee. She was 81
years of age.
Mrs. Joyce is survived by sister,
Mrs. F. H. Mullineaux, widow OF a
member Of the Baltimore Conference
of the M. P. Church, and half-broth-
er, Charles H. Speights, prominent
citizen of Somerset county, and well
known in Pocomoke City.
Mrs. Joyce, as well as her sister,
Mrs. Mullineaux, and Mr.. Speights,
were all at one time residents Of Po-
comoke, residing with their parents,
Capt. and Mrs. Speights. They oc-
cupied the home now owned and oc-
cupied by William H. Clarke, corner
Second and Walnut Streets. They
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
PECULIAR PLANT OF
MIR. JAMES TOWNSEND

A peculiar plant in the possession OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Townsend has
been attracting considerable attention
the past several weeks. This plant
is known as the Amorphallis or Sac
red Lily of India. 1t is a rare growth
peculiar in it's spotted color, resemb-
ling the skin of snake. At the
present it is in it's Towering stage
and in appearance resembles huge
cally lily. The flower has long
tongue, commonly called by many
"The DEVILS Tongue"
During the entire winter the plant
is kept in the house requiring neither
soil nor water but grows to height
of nearly feet. Mrs. Townsend has
had quite a few in to view the plant
which is very rare and which is prob
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
AMATEUR CONTEST
AT ARMORY APRIL IL

With clock-work precision plans
are being formulated for Pocomoke's
big Amateur Contest to be staged in
the State Armory Friday evening,
April 18th at p. m.
The contest is being sponsored by
Worcester Post No. 90 American Leg
ion and entries are being sent in to
the Post Commander, James A. Null
VIENNA, Pocomoke. April 18th has been
selected as the deadline for receiving
applications. All amateurs on the
Shore are eligible, and are urged to
send in their applications at once in
order to be entered in the contest.
To date 81 applications have been
sent in with number of others still
to come in. At least thirty enter
tainers will be present. These in
clude vocalists, instrumentalists, i'm
personators, tap dancers, comedy
teams and variety of other forms of
entertainment which will assure an
evening of real pleasure for all.
Judges will be selected this week
and cash prizes will be awarded the
winners. The public is asked to keep
the date in mind and be present to
applaud their favorite entertainer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
MISS BETTY RUARK
GIVES DANCING RECITAL

Members and friends of the p. T..
A. are looking forward to the pro-
gram on Tuesday, April IA at p.
H., when Miss Betty Ruark and 80
members of her dancing class from
Salisbury will give recital.
The first scene will be wedding.
This is the fifth time this has been
presented on the shore and it has al
ways been enthusiastically received.
This will be followed by Gypsy
Scene, an Hungarian Rhapsody, and
Japanese Fantasy, and closes with a
dance by the tiny moon moths. Be-
tween the scene two members of Po-
comoke's younger set, Miss Ruth Hell
lig and Miss Anne Talton will give
a rustic dance.
A silver offering will be taken at
the door and it is hoped large crowd
will welcome these guests rom Sails
bury who are so graciously giving
their time and talent for the benefit of
the P. T. A and school.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
Next Sundays Topic
At Churches Of Christ

care Sin, Disease, and Death
Real ?" will be the subject of the Les
son-Sermon in all Churches of Christ
Scientist, on Sunday, April IL.
The Golden Text will be from Luke
3:6-"All flesh shall see the salvation
of Cod"
Among the citations comprising the
Lesson-Sermon will be the following
from the Bible-Rev. 7:9 & 1O-"Af-
ter this l beheld, and, 10, a great
multitude, which no man could num-
Der. of all nations, and kindreds, and
people, and tongues, stood before the
throne, and before Lamb, clothed
with white robes, and palms in their
hands: And cried with loud voice
saying, Salvation to our God which
stitch upon the throne and unto the
Lamb"
The Lesson-Sermon also will include
the following passage from the Christ
ian Science textbook, "Science and
Health with key to the Scriptures, y
by Mary Baker Eddy, page 593, Sal
walton. Life, Truth, and Love under
stood and demonstrated as supreme
over all; in, sickness, and death de-
stroyed."
Services: Sunday, II a. M, Odd Eel
lows Hall, Peninsula Bldg, Pocomoke
City, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
SHORE PACKING
COMPANY TO
INCREASE ADS
Cambridge Firm Will Use Shore
Press To PubliciZe Their
Products

Supplementing extensive advertls-
ing programs in metropolitan news
papers and magazines, as we'll as
wide variety of radio broadcasts, an
nouncement was made this week that
the Phillips Packing Company, Cam
bridge, Maryland had closed contracts
for one and three quarter million lines
of advertising, in sci newspapers IN
smaller cities and towns of eighteen
Eastern States extending from the
Canadian border to the Gulf of Mex
leo.
The new campaign will include
every weekly newspaper on the Del
marva Peninsula, embracing the East
ern Shores of Maryland and Virginia
and the entire state of Delaware.
Announcement of the new campaign
featuring Phillips Delicious Soups and
Vegetables was made to publishers at
tending the annual convention of the
Delmarva Press Association at Hotel
Dupont, Wilmington, last Saturday.
eve are placing approximately one
and three quarter million lines OF
advertising in the smaller city-and-
town newspapers of Is states, be-
cause we know that these publications
fill a niche in their community life
that cannot be paralleled by any 9th
er media" was the statement made
by Colonel Albanus Phillips, President
of the Company, in announcing the
new contract awards. eve are con-
Vinced that country newspapers are
doing a fine and constructive service
in maintaining wholesome Ameri-
can atmosphere in their respective
communities and we know that their
readers are largely of the type who
recognize and appreciate dependable,
country-made foods. Our company is
happy to announce this new relation
ship with hundreds of weekly news
paper publishers and their million of
readers"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
FERDINAND A. MEYERS
FORTUNE IS $l29,2O4.94

Ferdinand A. Meyer, one time presi-
dent of the Baltimore Chamber OF
Commerce, who died February 27, left
a personal estate of $129,204.94, ac-
cording to an inventory filed in the
Orphans Court.
Most of the estate, the inventory
showed, is comprised of security
holdings. Among these are $42,75O
in Baltimore city bonds, 1875 shares
of Commercial Credit Company pre-
ferred stock, valued at 1875; 100
shares of the Northern Central Rail-
road, listed at $4,000; 1000 shares Of
the Claiborne Annapolis Ferry, val
uel at $4,000; Sc shares of CONNER
cial Credit Company common stock,
valued at $2,744; 100 shares of the
United States Fidelity and Guaranty
Company valued at $3.50 and 200
shares of Mid Continent Petroleum,
valued at $4,000. Somewhat less than
$4,000 of the estate is in cash.
Mr.. Meyers will, filed for probate
March 5, placed the bulk of his es-
tate in trust. During her life the in
come will go to his widow, Mrs. jose
phine E. Meyer, and after her death
to a son, Ferdinand Meyer, Jr., and
daughter, Mrs. Margaret K. Lake.
Mrs. Ferdinand A. Meyer, Jr., was
before her marriage, Miss Marcelina
Schoolfield, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. E. Schoolfield, of Pocomoke.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
Good Friday, The Last
OF Holy Week Services

Tonight, Good Friday, the last of
Holy Week Services will be held in
the Presbyterian Church at 1880
o'clock. The theme of the Message
will be Service" 'The Crucifixion"
will be sung by Prof. Gum. This will
be an impressive service.
On Easter Sunday the following
services will be held:
$50 A. M. Sunrise Service on the
lawn of the church. Special Music
and the guest speaker will be Rev.
Robt. P. Davis, pastor Mackenzie Me-
mortal Church, Snow Hill, Md. This
service is under the direction of the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
Home LOANS AMOUNT
TO $38,369 IN COUNTY

In Worcester County 9 loans on
homes amounting to $38,369 were
made by the Home Owners Loan Cor
poration.
A total of 1885 homes in Mary
land threatened by mortgage fore
closures were saved through the Home
Owners Loan Corporation, as of Jan
uary 2, 1886. Loans on these proper
ties amounted to $44,O53,833
The total number of applications
received in Maryland was 28,857. OF
this number 1893 were withdrawn and
1903 have been held for further con-
sideration. In addition 626 of these
applications for loans are pending.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
IMPORTANT NOTICE

General Assembly of Maryland Special Session of 1885,
Chapter imposing raise funds for State Aid
to the Needy The items taxed are:
BEER per gallon when sold delivered by any
wholesaler licensed by the undersigned to
retail dealer in this State.
MANUFACTURE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS-5c each
gallon whskey other spirits distilled for beverage
poses in this State.
ON ADMISSIONS-1% gross receipts from sale of adj
mission tickets shows athletic events etc. further set forth
in Act, payable by person operating business.
FRANCHISE TAX-AdditiOna tax domestic and foreign
corporations.
TAX ON TOILET ARTICLES AND COSMETICS-1O%
articles fully set forth in law payable by
selling at retail.
effective for period April 1, 1885, to March 3D. 1887
Further Information supplied upon request.
VIM S. GORDY, JR,
State Comptroller,
Annapolis, Md.
NOTE Emergency Receipts Tax Law expired March 81
1885, receipts received subsequent to March
from sales made during the period from April LIST
1885, 1896, subject to the tax. and
persons liable such must file reports and
remit tax that law until their tax liability is salts
fled
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10

Young People C. E. Society. Every
body invited.
1000 A. M. The Bible School.
HOO A. M. A great Easter service
of worship. The pastor will speak
on the Resurrection" and our choir
will render two Easter anthems, and
Miss Marion Hitchcock of Westmin-
ster, Md, will sing as a solo,
"Alleluja."
Plan to attend this service on Eas-
ter morning. A cordial welcome
awaits you.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
Defamation Contest
At Berlin May 1

The annual Worcester County De-
clamation contest for High School
students will be held in the Bucking-
ham High School at Berlin, Friday
evening, May LIST.
Representatives from the Ocean
City, Berlin, Pocomoke City, Snow
Hill and Stockton High Schools will
declaim for the county championship.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10

ably the only one of it's kind anywhere
in this part of the country.
During the latter part of the month
it will be planted in the yard for the
summer where it's dual nature will as
sert itself and with air and moisture it
will develop into beautiful bush.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10

Investigations for the commission.
Veasey's salary is paid from the later
al road funds used for maintenance
of county lateral roads.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
CLINIC
AT SNOW HILL ON 18TH

The regular monthly tuberculosis
Clinic will be held in the County
Health Department Clinic, Odd Eel
lows, Snow Hill, Monday, April ID,
1886, at 1000 A. NJ, by DR.. Steen-
ken of the Eastern Shore Sanitorium.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
SEN. VEASEY ASSIGNED
TO HIS OLD JOB AGAIN
Continued from Page g.

CONTINUED from Page g.
were on furlough during the recent
special session.
Veasey is listed as a county right
of-way inspector. In addition to re-
ceiving a salary of $4,000 yearly, he
also is entitled to an expense account
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
while at work.

while at work.
Abramson's duties with the Roads
Commission never were definitely
established. He said he was making
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10

When you have something to sell.
rent or trade ruin an ad in our Class
flied Columns.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10

will be remembered by some of the
older residents.
Evening star., 1936-11-04

Thot's whot Thomas chippendoIe sold about mo-
hoeony. If you cling Faithfully to CovoIier Amer
ieono, you will like our "EIizobeth Bowes" bedroom
in thot Sweet tmber." which you see Adopted from
q superb chest found in an old Southern mansion. it
eotehes, more thon most reproductions. the char
oeter Of the original This suite is priced impress
siveIy low. and made by excellent craftsmen.