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The Washington times., 1937-02-05

Line know that it wasn't a grand
stand play. I guess all white
folks" have been getting their col
ored help out of trouble down in
the South ever since there was
a South. It's an old Southern Gus
tom. But the story as told to me
had an added fillip.
1t seems that when the Com
missioner recognized his man, El-
wood Street, head of the Public
Welfare, Immediately called a
clerk and with much hustle and
show of speed ordered a car called
to take the boy to Police Court
to be paid out"
Jail attendants rushed hither
and thither. The car drew up in
front of the Jail. A colored boy
was called out. He went past
those nasty old barred doors, each
stride lengthening as he saw free.
dom ahead of him.
Just as he was about to breathe
the good old ozone outside heavy
hand descended on his shoulder
Someone shouted:
Hold that man. He's the
wrong One."
And sure enough, in the hurry
to carry out the Commissioner
order the wrong boy had been let
out. He was Summarily grabbed
and hustled back behind the bars
and the Commissioners caddy who
had become almost frantic as he
saw his cellmate getting the bene,
fit was given his freedom.
1t was a close shave because
the boy who had been called out
in the first place was making the
best of his good fortune. He was
"going to town" when he was
caught. Another minute and he
would have been hitting it for
"the tall timber"
The Washington times., 1937-02-05
The Human Side of the News = By Edwin c. Hill
By 7. E.. POWers

atOr, you know me. If you let
me go out and pick up this
dough for you, naturally I'll
want a little out, and I'll bet
you know just what it's going
to be. What do you say?"
The Senator-"As to my service
to the people of this common
wealth, my record is an open book.
invite all who hold and revere
the suffrage to examine it. But,
of course, Dan, I am making a
sacrifice in my public career and
if you know of citizens who ap-
preciate it"
The seminar adojurns to the
main classroom. In later follow
ing Dams trail and learning from
whom he got the money and on
what terms, they may light up
considerably the art and practice
of government as it touches on
the actualities OF politics."
Having known and watched
many, many politicians for many
years, I would suggest that Har-
wards noVitiates in government
would do we'll not to take anything
Tor granted-not even to assume
that the windy Senator Goofus
was a crook. 1 have known scaly-
hided political bosses who knew
the art of government right down
to their fingertipS and who, aside
from certain human expediency in
their manner of gaining and keep
ing power, were square shooters
and humane and kindly men.
WORK AND STUDY
have known studious, honest,
high-minded, disintereSted men
who were inept and bungling in
every reaction of that strange hu-
man DEMONSTRATION known as poll
tics. And who, furthermore, were
complete failures in office.
THE Human Side of Govern
ment' ought to rate at least two
hour course in the curriculum of
the new school. That's a hard sub
ject to get into an acadamic frame
work. Mr.. Littauer, who endows
the school, was in Congress for
years and he was the best poker
player in Washington. He could
tell the students lot about Uncle
Joe Cannon and Boise PenroSe and
Tom Taggart and Tom Platt and
a lot of others with whom he
played poker and learned about
the buried aces of both poker and
craftsmanship.
And it might not be a bad idea
for the new school to employ the
Bennington College plan of alter
nate periods of work and study.
That is, the students might knock
off studying in their junior year
and get out and run for something.
I hope the foregoing doesn't sug-
geSt an apology for backroom gov
eminent. 1t is all merely in the
spirit of the scriptural line, THE
children of darkness are wiser in
their generation than the children
of light" and to express the hope
that the new school won't be too
deeply enmeshed in desiccated the
ory.
Copyright, 1887, by King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)
The Washington times., 1937-02-05

S u c C e S S f u l
candidates for
the British dip
lomatic service.
j u S t t h e
thought of the
questions still
g i v e S m e a
h e a d a che. 1
h a v e never
known a n Y
i n t e ii e Ctual
timber topper
who could take
t h e S e high
hurdles of the
classics, mathe-
maticS, sciences
The Washington times., 1937-02-05
Power Rate Cut

l. wv VI AVGk w OuO
FOCAL USERS of electric power enjoying another
- reduction in rates this week result of the wise
course of regulation of the charges and services of the
Potomac Electric Power Company by the District Public
Utilities Commission.
The new rates are designed to customers of the
company approximately half million dollars during
the current year
Although this means saving of only about 20 cents
month on the average b still in the aggregate and
considered in connection with similar reductions in past
years the reduction is important and welcome.
This week reduction in light and power rates is made
possible through application Of the sliding scale plan of
regulation, plan made effective here years ago
and known throughout the country as 'tle Washing
ton plan'
Its principles are becoming widely accepted as the
most efficient and effective way of regulating utility
rates with Justice both to the customers and to the ut
ties.
Briefly the plan provides that after the utility has
earned fair return its valuation n this six and
onehaIf per cent oncalf of the shall be applied
to rate reductions for the ensuing year.
Through application of the plan in the past the Poto
Electric Power Company has been able to maintain
position of the most profitable utility enter
prises in the city while at the time its rates have
been reduced annually until they just about the
lowest in the country.
Since the plan was originally instituted the result
of agreement between the company and the commits
sion there have been a few notifications principally in
the matter of reducing the earning rate allowed the
company.
The theory however, has remained the same, and the
results have been beneficial both to the company and its
customers.
The remarkable thing is that considering its remarka
bic in dealing with the power company the local
Utilities Commission has not been successful with
the other utilities
It is true that the power plan depends upon the agree
ment of the company ard the commission and that
Of the other utility companies have not the profit
to be gained by entering such an agreement
We would like to see the Public Utilities Commission
it has finished pending valuation proceedings
against of the utilities make concentrated effort
to bring all local rates under the sliding scale plan.
Such movement would not only be in the interest of
the public but would also be benefit in the long rum
to the utility corporations.
The Washington times., 1937-02-05

Of course the
story is pretty
W well publicized
by now. On the
inspection of the
District Jail with
a House Com.
mittee, Commits
Sioner Allen no
ticed his caddy
in Jail on a dis.
orderly conduct
charge and put
up the money
to get him out.
Those who live
below the Ma
Ds
The Washington times., 1937-02-05

as far as pos.
Sible. But be
ware of pitying
them beware
Of yielding tC
their demands
through pity.
L We S e e n
n ore liv eS-
p a r t i C u larly
women's lives
ruined by pity
than by any
other form OF
Self-indulgence.
Pity-a form
of sci f-indul
The Washington times., 1937-02-05
Keep This Pledge

Resolved: That 1t be the sense of this contention
that committee should be appointed By the Congress
of the United States to make study of and to report
on the granting to the residents of the District of
Columbia the right of suffrage. Unanimously adopted
by the Democratic National Convention, Philadelphia,
June &C. 1885,
The Washington times., 1937-02-05
ADD HOLT SPANKING"

Attention has been called to the
fact that the whole story of the
resolution introduced by Senator
Rush Holt for an investigation of
The Washington times., 1937-02-05
ALMOST MADE IT

Did you hear the pay off in the
story about Commissioner Allen
paying his caddy's fine?
The Washington times., 1937-02-05

A year or two ago, I read in a -
magazine samples of the examina-
tionS which must be passed by |
The Washington times., 1937-02-05
Listen, World!
By Elsie Robinson

Love others? Yes! Sympathize
with them. Try to understand
hem. Serve them, constructiveIy,
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-26
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Unemployment Compensa i o n Commission will hold a public hearing on the eighth day of Nov ember 1887 in the office of the Un- employment Compensation Com mission, Shattuck Building, Jun eau; at which time the Unem- ployment Compensation Commis- sion will hear any objections to any general or special rule that may be adopted, amended or res cinded by the Commission at their meeting which convenes on l, 1887.
 E. L. BARTLETT Chairman, Unemployment Com pensation Commission.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-26

It is hard to write about cur rent events without giving to the subject of war what otherwise would be an unreasonable amount of space. France and England have joined hands in putting down what is called piracy, a word that has practically passed out of use. At this the small boy will rejoice. A group of forgot ten heroes may be called from their neglected graves, even if i'll advisedly. Captain Kidd now has a chance of appearing again in the backyard, AS hero, he is less destructive of good morals than the modern gangster, at that.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-26
Classified Column
 Is Clearing House

During the past week or two action in the Classified Columns of the Nome Daily Nugget, has stepped up as some of the people who are planning on sailing for the States, offered household arti- cles, stoves, beds, springs, mat tresses, guns, dishes, sweepers, & and half hundred other items.
 As fast as they go into the col umn the Nugget has been receiv- ing inquiries, and almost every item advertised has been sold, our customers report, and others take their places.
 If you have anything in your house you want to dispose of, advertise it in the Classified Col umn and watch the takers. And the rates are exceptionally req sonable, making it worth your while to take advantage of this opportunity. Anything from bed room, kitchen and sink, to watch eS, rings or other personal items. Just call the Nugget and arrange to include it in the Classified.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-26
]" s GU R D OU G H !"
 STATIONERY

That unique and humorous and typical Alaskan stationery "Sourdough Roadhouse Letter. heads and Envelopes, have been brought strictly uptodate, and are now available at the Nugget off, ce.
 Write to your friends and rela- tives on the Outside, using Sour ough Stationery. They'll get big kick out of it.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-26

Credit unions have been estab- lished by 55 groups in Oklahoma since such organizations were au- thorized in May, 1883
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-09-17
FREE TREATMENT
FOR SUFFERERS
FROM DISEASES
Clinics In County Health Depart
ment, WOOlwOrth Building,
Every Thursday, 1 p. M.

In order to curb the spreading of
social diseases and particularly the di-
sease of syphilis, an appeal is being
made throughout the State for those
persons who are afflicted to apply for
treatment to the Health Office in their
county. The State Health Department
will render free treatment to victims
of syphilis or other social disorders
free of charge.
In Worcester the clinics are con-
Quoted at the County Health Depart
ment in the Woolworth Building in
Pocomoke City on every Thursday at
100 P. M. The physician in charge
is DR.. H. R. DuPuy. A clinic is also
conducted in the Odd Fellows Build
ing at Snow Hill on every Wednesday
at 100 P. M. DR.. John L. Riley is
the physician in charge.
A plan has been submitted to the
Baltimore Grand Jury by State Sen
ator Raymond E. Kennedy of Balti-
more which embraces: first, making
available free treatment to all persons
in the state of Maryland who are suf-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-09-17

WEEKS GROWTH
ARE REQUIRED
Turkeys Reach Their Best Mar.
ket Quality After Expira-
ton Of Such A Time

Turkeys for the holiday trade reach
best market quality only after "a to
% weeks of even, rapid growth from
the start, says Wade H. Rice, extern
sion poultry husbandman for the Uni
versity of Maryland. This time is di-
vided into three distinct periods; the
first 8 to 10 weeks is the brooding
period; from then to about 20 weeks
of age is the growing period; and
from then on is the finishing period.
Studies have shown that any SER
ious interference with the growth rate
of the poults may result in deformed
breast bones and late maturity.
Mr.. Rice points out that turkeys for
the holiday season will soon reach the
finishing period. He says that prop
er care of the flock during that period
is as essential as in the two earlier
periods. It is important, he states,
to remember that any change in the
environment of the turkeys is likely
to result in interference with their
growth and finish and make for less
profitable gains.
Neither the birds nor the equip
ment, such as feeders, waterers and
shelter, should be moved for any great
distance except for sick or out of con-
dition birds. Ample feeding space is
very important, one linear foot for
each birds being about right. Sep
aration of the sexes may not be nee
essary except to prevent crowding of
smaller birds and to control feather
picking.
It is advised that rations be not
changed other than varying the pro-
portion of grain to mash. The birds
are able to balance their own rations
to a considerable extent when ample
quantities of both grain and mash are
kept in the feeders.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-09-17

Although the usual closing time for
the Miracle House is before the open
ing of the public schools in Septem-
Der, there are many children now in
attendance at the preventorium whom,
it is felt, would benefit by additional
treatment. 1t is planned that those
now there who have attained normal
weight will return to their homes on
September 7th in time to attend the
opening of school and those who are
still underweight will remain for an
additional few weeks.
William B. Matthews, Managing Di-
rector of the Maryland tuberculosis
Association, said, "During some prev
ious years we have kept the proven
forum open through September for a
few children whom we thought would
benefit by further treatment. It has
worked out we'll and those who receiv-
ed the special care responded excel
lently. This year there are several
children who have not yet reached
their normal weight and there are
several more who, because they arriv-
ed late, have not enjoyed the benefit
of full seasons care. These we will
permit to stay longer. Those who have
reached normal weight will be return
ed to their homes in order that they
may not lose any time from school,"
The Miracle House is supported by
the annual sale of tuberculosis Christ
mas Seals, the thirty-first annual sale
of which will commence on Thanks
giving day.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-09-17

fering from venereal diseases: second,
that bill be passed at the next Leg
islature making it mandatory that all
persons suffering from social dis
eases undergo treatment either at one
of the clinics or at a hospital or thru
some private physician; three, that all
drugs sold in Maryland for the pur-
pose of treatment of venereal diseases
must bear the stamp of approval of
the State Health Authorities. The
latter law will drive out the "quacks''
who are practicing in these matters.
Syphilis kills more persons in the
United States each year than any di-
sease known. It is estimated that one
hundred thousand persons each year
die from syphilis.
It is hoped that those people living
in the counties of Maryland will avail
themselves of the free treatment Civ
en- at the clinics in order that the
spreading of these diseases may be
curtailed. All questions pertaining
to social diseases, including both
whites and negroes, can be answered
by the County Health Officer.
Those attending the recent confer
ence to advocate laws to eradicate
syphilis and other social diseases from
Maryland were:
Senator Raymond E. Kennedy.
DR.. G. Huntington Williams, Health
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-09-17
REHOBOTH CHURCH TO
HOLD REVIVAL SERVICES

Rev. Herman Bischoff, D. D., pas
tor of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church
Announces that revival services will be
held in the Church, September 10 to
%, one week.
DIR. S. J. Venable, of Pocomoke, will
open meetings Sunday evening, Sep
TENDER 10th, at 1880 P. M.
The following week beginning Mon
day, September goth, DR.. R. A. For
rest, President of Toccoa Falls Insti-
tute, Toccoa Falls, Georgia, will be
the speaker each evening at 1880 p.
M.
Come join the congregation for a
season of spiritual refreshing.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-09-17
PARENTS SHOULD
TAKE CARE OF
CHILD'S HEALTH
Careful Parents Have Taken
Children To A Doctor And
A Dentist

With the coming of September par
ents are busy getting their children
ready for school. Nowadays, getting
a child ready for school means more
than seeing about his clothes accord
ing to DR.. r. H. Riley, Director of the
Maryland State Department of Health
"It also means taking stock of his
physical condition." DR.. Riley said,
Ito be sure that his body is ready for
another year of study and play.
Careful parents have taken him to
a doctor and dentist during the sum-
mer. Now, they will want to check
up on each item Of his home program,
for his day by day habits largely deter
mine whether he will stay well and
strong.
Zone of the most important items
to check is the food he is eating. Is
it the kind he needs?
eve all know children who eat
enough but who are not well-fed be-
cause they eat food which does not
provide all the elements necessary for
the best health. Meals that consist
of meats, potatoes, and bread may be
filling but they leave the body starved
for important vitamins and minerals
ITO be well-balanced a days meals
for school child should include:
Milk-three-fourths of a quart e
full glasses).
Vegetables and fruit-three or four
servings including: One serving of po-
tatoes, one serving of tomatoes, (raw
or canned) or citrus fruit, or other
raw fruit or vegetable, and one serv-
ing of leafy green, or yellow vege-
tables.
Meat, or fish, or eggs, or cheese, or
dried beans or peas-1 or two serv-
ings.
Whole grains-once a day in cereal
or bread.
Other foods such as fats, bread, des-
serts, the amount depending on the
age and activity of the child.
"The total amount of food needed
varies with each child. The best way
to tell whether your child is getting
enough is to have him weighed and
measured regularly. If he is gaining
and growing it is likely that he is get
ting enough, even though he may seem
to eat a small amount.
"On the other hand, if he eats we'll,
but does not gain in weight over a
period of months, take him to your doc
tor who will help you to find the cause,
There may be something in his daily
program that is not right for him, or
there may be physical condition that
needs attention"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-09-17
Commissioner of Baltimore.

Commissioner of Baltimore.
DR.. R. A. Vonderlehr, Assistant Sur
geon General, United States Public
Health Service.
DR.. Robert H. Riley, State Director
of Health.
DR.. Joseph Earle Moore, Director
of the Johns Hopkins Hospital syphilis
dispensary.
DR.. Harry M. Robinson, Professor
of dermatology at the University of
Maryland.
DR.. Manfred S. Guttmacher, medical
officer to the Supreme Bench of Bal
timore.
DR.. William H. F. Worthen, Assis-
tant Health Commissioner of Balti-
more.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-09-17

DR.. Ferdinand o. Reinhard, Direc-
tor of the Bureau of venereal diseases
of the City Health Department of Bal
timore.
A further conference will be held
by the medical officers and Senator
Kennedy in the near future to work
out further details of the program to
be submitted to the next Legislature.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-09-17

For the last twenty years, John R.
VanArnam has brought to this section
of the Country entertainment that has
stood the test over the years, as clean
wholesome entertainment at common
sense prices. Mr.. VanArnam will be
remembered by his Minstrel Show
which he had on the road 10 years and
during the last 8 years was the only
white Minstrel Show in the United
States or Canada.
For the last years Mr.. VanArnam
feeling the pulse of the show-going
public wanted different style of en-
tertainment, he combined his show
manship with the finest equipment
money could buy and is presenting "In
Persons" "Uncle Ezra and His Radio
Gang" in brand new waterproof tent
theatre with comfortable seats for
1000 people.
Mr.. VanArnam has provided Uncle
Ezra with real support in the cast of
performers he has selected which in
cludes: The Old Homestead Quartette
with those funny boys, but great sing
ers of old time songs Elmer" "Lon,''
"Abner", and Glenn; then come Gu
lu May and Bob," Uncle Ezra's chill
dren who dance and sing as only Hilly-
billy's can; next for novelty we have
Lester Leigh and La Grace" the Aus
tralian Jugglers and Balancers. A
real sensational offering. Then comes
patricia O'Day" who offers her mar
velous acrobatic dance. Most of this
act is done by Miss O'Day upside
down. For those who like to be mys-
titled we bring "The Mighty Wallace"
a young Magician with pleasing act.
Everyone likes young, pretty girls
this was our thought when we engaged
the French Sisters known to show
goers as the Maxine Sisters" No
radio show could be complete without
a Hilly Singer. This year, in offer
ing an entire new show, we engaged
Miss Margaret Smith, better known
to the Radio Audiences as "Texas
Peggy" the yodeling cowgirl-she
"yodels" all the old time songs and
many new ones. "The Dancing But
tercups"-these sweet and pretty lit
tie girls from the mountains will
please you with their grace and beau
ty. Zeke Hoff and His Georgia Hill
billy Band will play mountain music
as you like to hear it. Zeke is a great
fiddler himself and his boys are real
musicians. We must not forget one
of Americas funniest comedians, none
other than the only and original eel
mer" as played by Charles "Dome"
Williams. If you saw him before,
see him again this year as Elmer"
always has something new to offer.
Each year we try to bring an Extra
Added Attraction" of outstanding sur
prises. A beautiful young lady was
imported from Hawaii to dance in the
moving picture-"W WAIKIKI Wedding"
After her movie engagement she came
with us-so we PRESENT. eilani" the
cleverest of all Hawaiian dancers.
Please bear in mind we only give
once performance each night in the
"Tent Theatre" We will give band
concert on the main street at IL o'clock
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-09-17

noon and another band concert at the
tent on the show grounds at 7:15 P.
M. Doors will open at 1880 P. M. and
the show will start promptly at 8
o'clock. Commonsense prices-Adults
35c and Children 15c. Entirely new
show this year.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-09-17
MIRACLE HOUSE
WILL CONTINUE
SEVERAL WEEKS
House Is Supported By The An
nual Sale Of tuberculosis
Xmas Seals

The Miracle House, a tuberculosis
preventorium for white Maryland chill
dren, will continue operation for sew
eral more weeks with approximately
fifty selected children.