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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-03-11
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Mr. Homer Windsor taught his
mongrel pup to drink Coca Cola
and other carbonated beverages.
from the bottle. Now he likes 1t.
Told that if he would make the
pup drunk, it would retard ms
growth, Mr.. Windsor gave the ooe
a bottle of whiskey. Down, ne
swallowed it. The liquor stayed
down and the dog stayed drunk
for nearly two days, but since that
"spree" he's been growing more
rapidly than ever.
Well, Sir, if any you people want an
argument against prohibition, the
above little squib furnishes it can't
advise any one, however, to argue the
mestion-'taint no use. Prohibition
amt here to kick around any more,
40 we'll Just let it slumber. Why L
inst read in this mornings paper
where Georgia had cut loose from
Prohibition restraints, and it now
could uuench it's thirst whenever 1t
felt so disposed. Somebody said they
hadn't heard of any one down there
diving of thirst before this latest vote
Maybe that's true, but I don't know.
But this little dog referred to above:
il is not clearly stated whether the
master wanted to stunt the poor dogs
growth, or not. But it does read like
II. Somebody told him that if the
dog drank the liquor the animal
wouldn't grow any more; and, I'M
mediately the dog got dram and also
he got jag on-a good one, accord
ing to accounts; it stayed woozy for
nearly two days; maybe some of you
people know how that canine felt when
he recovered consciousness. Wonder,
If he had deep, dark, brown taste in
his mouth. I've heard that condition
obtains some times with people who
are imprudent on occasions. Of
course, l know nothing about it my
self.
How-some-ever, here's where one
can see how much old John Barley
corn is maligned. This old gentleman
was accused of being liable to lay his
hand on the growth of that cur, and
making him what is ordinarily called
a "runt"; but, what happened? The
beast began to grow faster and strong
er than ever, and if he had continued
to drink, he might have pried the
Notwithstanding off his dog-house.
So you see, strong drink is not al
ways to blame for the ills that man
kind frequently lays at it's door.
have quoted before, but it's no harm
to do it again: ooh! Liberty, what
crimes are committed in thy NAME
Just substitute "whiskey" for Glib.
erty'', and you'll see the point. Some
of these wine-saps get a whiff Of
some sort of intoxicant and immedi-
ately they get into a condition which
is supposed to form an excuse for al
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-03-11
LARGE CROWD
IS PRESENT AT
FIELD TRIALS
Number Estimated At 1900
People On The McMaster
Farm Last Sunday
LIST OF THE WINNERS
AND PRIZES AWARDED

One of the largest crowds to ever
attend Bird Dog Field Trial, gather
ed at the McMaster farm, located on
the Pocomoke River, Sunday, March g.,
to witness the first Spring Trial OF
the Delmarva Field Trial Club. The
first brace was put down at $3.50 A.
M. and continued until late afternoon.
There were thirty two dogs entered
in the Open Shooting Dog Stake, and
four entered in the Shooting Dog
Stake, which dogs were handled by
ladies.
Mr.. Ralph D. Kellam, of Whining
ton, Del, and Mr.. Len Lilliston, of
Onancock, Va, acted as judges of the
dogs, which were judged on their
speed, range and style on point.
Trophies were awarded to the win
ners of the First, Second and Third
places in the Open Shooting Dog
stake, and prize awarded to the La
dies in their Shooting Dog Stake, for
first, second and third places.
Winners in the Open Shooting Dog
Stake were:
LIST, Mary Lou, Setter, Owner Yer
non l.. Wimbrow, Oak Hall, Va.
End, Mohawk Prince Briar, Setter
Owner o. Sheldon Chandler, Berlin
Md.
3rd, Lightning Dash, Setter, Owner
O. H. Messick, Salisbury, Md.
The ladies prizes were awarded to
the following:
1st, Bob's Patricks Fogarty, Point
er, Owner and Handler, Mrs. James
Taylor, Princess Anne, Md.
2nd, Pineknot, Pointer, Owner and
Handler, Mrs. Mamie Curtis, Prin-
cess Anne, Md.
3rd, Maryland, Jack, Setter, Owner
Stanley Bayly, Pocomoke City, Md.
and handled by Mrs. Lilliston, Oman.
cock, Va.
Prize for the best dog from Somer-
set County was awarded to Belle, Set
ter, Owner, B. L. Harrington, Princess
Anne, Md.
Entries were from widely reach.
ing area, one coming from Pitts.
burgh, Pa. The crowd was unusually
large, and many said it was the larg-
est they had ever seen at any similar
event.
Four handsome cups were awarded
by the following well-known men
Hon. T. Alan Goldsborough, Hon. Will.
liam S. Gordy; Mayor J. o. Byrd; Mil
lard J. Tawes, candidate for State
Comptroller; and Thomas Johnson
ESQ.,, States Attorney for Worcester
County.
Mr.. Goldsborough awarded the prize
for the second place dog in the open
starting dog stakes.
Mr.. Gordy's prize went to the lady
handling first place dog. 1t was 3
cock tail set.
!; Mayor Byrd awarded the cup to the
owner of the dog referred to immed.
lately above.
Mr.. Tawes gave his cup to the first
place dog in the open starting dog
stake.
Mr.. Johnson awarded a cup to the
third place dog in the open starting
dog stake.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-03-11
MRS. MARTHA SHOCKLEY
DIED NEAR SNOW HILL

Mrs. Martha Shockley, wife of Ru-
fus Shockley prominent merchant of
near Snow Hill, died Thursday of last
week at her home near Snow Hill at
the age of 10 years.
Funeral services were held on Sat-
urday from the Baptist Church near
Snow Hill, the Elder H. C. Ker, Off
ciating. The pallbearers were her
nephews.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
Model Husband Kills Man
 hoHad Stolen Wife SLoue

his devotion but Eddy gave me TO- nance and love He used to read me poems."
 Her mother. Mrs. Elizabeth Bochme blamed her for the tragedy Rudy was q good boy, a good husband" she said. He paid out one third of his salary for a nice apartment, scrubbed the floors and washed the dishes. He wouldn't even let her get up to prepare breakfast. She and that Eddy are to blame"
 Complete details of the tragedy remained to be told to the coroner's jury. Mrs. Sikora and her mother were to testify after Sikora. How ever, police were able to piece to- gether the story.
 Sikora met his wife at dance August 2, 1895. Six months later they were married. A few months ago she met Solomon at a cocktail lounge. She had known him for four years, having worked with him in a LaSalle street bond house.
 Eddie and l realized we were perfect companions" she told Cur tis. "He had beautiful mind. l had never loved Rudy. Maybe l thought so when married him but I found out didn't.
 There are only three levels for happiness-con -contentment, satisfac- ton and finally happiness. I was contcnted with Rudy but never satisfied or happy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23

Chicago, Aug. 23.-(UP)-A cor oner's jury convenes today to hear the story of Rudolph Sikora, 3l, a model husband, who killed the man his wife loved. His story was one of unrequited love and jealousy jealousy so strong he waited on a street corner for five hours yes- terday until he saw his rival, Ed ward Solomon, 35, an accountant then pumped five bullets from a target pistol into his body. A dozen passers-by saw Solomon fall. A score stood by while Sikora placed the pistol on a newspaper near the body, lit cigaret and awaited for police. He told Assistant States Attorney Leslie Curtis that he had no regrets. He said he had done it for the sake of his wife, Margaret 22, an attractive brunette, to whom he had been married for three years.
 T had to save her soul" he said There was only one thing to do I did 1t"
 Mrs. Sikora had tears only for the man her husband had slain.
 Rudy was perfect husband ' she sobbed. But loved Eddy. l had planned to obtain a divorce and marry him. Poor Eddy loved him more than anything else in the world.
 Rudy never had other women and always gave me his paycheck but didn't love him. He gave me
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
TYDINCS GIVEN
 NEW DEAL FAV0RS
Senator While DenOunCing Roosevelt Accepted Gifts
 From His Regime

Baltimore, Md, Aug. g - (U.P) Senator Willard E. Tydings, D., Md, was asked today by his primary opponent Representative David J Lewis to explain his anti-neW deal stand in the senate in view of per sonal and monetary advantages Lewis alleged Tydigs received from the Roosevelt administration. At Mayo, Md, last night Lewis said that Tydings had taken personal advantage of almost every benefit available through the new deal.'
 T do not refer to the benefit of running as democrat while voting as republican, tremendous po- litical advantage" he said. T refer to personal and monetary advant- ages which the senator from Mary land has asked for and received from the Roosevelt administration even while he was denouncing it on the floor of the senate"
 Lewis charged that Tydings had received: CD a $12,000 Home Own CTS Loan Corporation loan on his house at Havre De Grace; (O con- struction by the Works Progress Administration of a road ito his country mansion at Oakington at a cost of $7,200; (0 construction of a park and yacht basin in front of his Havre De Grace house with $l5,. 937 or WPA funds; (4 "a large loan" from the Farm Credit Admin istration for the purchase of steers for his farm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
State Republicans Caucus
 Tonight To Try For Peace

John Buckley, Union, and Charles Williamson, Darien, con- mittee members whose names were connected with the Waterbury grand jury probe, were not candi- dates for reelection. Buckley and Williamson were dSccribed as old GuarderS,
 The struggle for control of the party reinS overshadoWed the ma ncuvering in connection with nom- ination of a state ticket. Some leaders agreed William J. Pape, Wa terbury publisher, as of today, held a lead for the gubernatorial nom- ination. The name of John A. Dan- aher, Hartford, former secretary of the state has been most frequently mentioned in Connecticut with the U. s. senatorship.
 For attorney general, the name of States Attorney William H. Blod- gett, Winsted, has been suggested Blodgett recently assailed financial policies of the present Democratic administration.
 Meantime. reports of the possible resignation of State Chairman Ben jamin E, Harwood, Chester, were said to be false. Harwood himself was reported ready to continue i'll the chairmanship as long as the central committee wants him. His friends said Harwood probably would stand for reelection as chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 23.-(UP)- Connecticut Republicans caucus to- night in contests which may go a long way towards deciding which oi two factions-new or old guard will control the future of the party
 The state G. O. P, has been ir a state of turmoil since the death of J. Henry Roraback, and addi- tional fuel was added to the fac tional flames when the Merritt Parkway and Waterbury grand jury scapdals broke.
 Of greatest interest was the bat tie in the ninth senatorial district, New Haven, where State Central Committeeman Clarence G. Willard, regarded as of the old guard sought reelection. Willard'S name was mentioned in connection with both grand jury probes and a revolt against his leadership brought about his resignation as secretary Of the committee. He refused, however, to quit as committeeman. EX-Alder- man Harry B. Kennedy opposed Willard.
 Another battle was being fought in the 25th district, Fairfield coun- ty, between Committeeman Albert E. Lavery, an old guarder. and State Sen. J. Kenneth Bradley. Westport, member of the rising new guard group who sought Lavery's seat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
CONCESSIONS AT
 SAVIN ROCK HIT
Eleven Operators of Bas- ket Games Ordered Last
 Night to Close Up

Eleven concesSionaireS who oper- ated basket games at Savin Rock were last night ordered to stop op- erations for the remainder of the summer or face arrest. The action followed a conference between Po- lice Chief Harry w. Futile and States Attorney Samuel E. Hoyt.
 The "finis" to these games is be- lieved to be the aftermath of the crusade instigated by Police Com missioner Harold A. Lines who re- gently asserted basket games are as illegal as any other game of chance" Ever since last May the games have had a precarious ex- iStence.
 Collective Game Illegal
 Early this summer in test case on basket games Judge Claude B. Maxfield ruled that collective play ing of the game was illegal while that individual playing would be permitted. Concessionaires in uni son said that it was impossible to operate with profit by individual playing.
 Several weeks ago Commissioner Lines employed several private op- eratives from New Haven detcc,- tive agency who obtained evidence of collective playing" against 10 stand owners. Araigned. in court the 10 operators were shown len icncy, and had judgment suspended upon payment of a group court costs amounting to less than $10,
 End of All Games
 Dissatisfied, Commissioner Lines continued his crusade and had sev- eral conferences with States Attor- ney Hoyt, which eliminated with the conference with Police Chief Futile yesterday and the end of the basket games
 Several of the basket game pro- prietors stated last night that plans for legislative act to legalize these games at the Rock" were already in the embryo stage. Wheel games were at one time legal at the shore resort, at which time it was the only spot in the state where this type of game was permitted An odd angle of the game situation at the beleaguered Rock" is that West Haven was the first town in the state to ban bingo and associ- ated games>
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
DESTROYER SAVES
 BRITISH VESSEL
|Warship Trained Guns on Insurgents When Mer- chant Vessel in Danger

Valencia, Spain, Aug. 23-(UP)- frhe British Destroyer Hero trained |its guns on a Spanish Nationalist |warship and two Spanish airplanes Ipff the Catalonian coast to save the BOO ton Britnsh merchantmen '6tanmore from destruction, accord ing to reports reaching Valencia Today.
 It was said that the drama oc- cured 50 miles off the coast dur Ing the week end The little mer- Ehantman was sighted at twilight by the Nationalist warship, accord Ing to the story. The Nationalist Ehip asked where it was going, what It's cargo was and what it's speed RaS. The Stanmore was permitted To proceed, it was said, but at dawn he warship reappeared and trained Is guns on the merchantmen while wo airplanes dropped bombs on ither side of 1t.
 The Stanmore has no radio and ould not appeal for help. But un- bserved in the gray early morning he hero slipped up and moved irectly between the Stanmore and he Nationalist warship. Within a ew moments, the story was, the Ieros AZ inch guns were pointing loquently at the warship and its aircraft guns were pointing up t the planes. The Hero signaled oth warship and planes-to what rect was not known. However, 1t las said that the warship and the lanes left together.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
Office Had Little Thriller
Man. Who Was Believed to Be Trying Suicide, Grabbed By Office Force-CIerks Chagrined,
 Man Emphaticaly Angry

Drama entered the usually com placent office of the Unemployment Compensation office at 123 Bank street late yesterday afternoon in the form of a man who was mis- taken for an intended Suicide-but who turned out to be merely a workman desirous of removing a sign from the front of the building which houses the compensation office.
 Starts to Climb Window
 Muttering something about, "signs" and hurry, the man-whose iden- tity cannot be rushed into the office, disregarded the usual procedure of applicants by racing past the information desk, entered one of the interviewers' booths, brushed aside the venetian blinds, raised the window and started to climb out.
 Manager Shea Makes Tackle
 At this stage Thomas I. Shea, manager of the office, decided that it was time to take a hand. He had no desire for re-enactment of the July 18th occurrence, in which John Ward jumped to death from the Ho- tel Gotham in New York-especial- ly when his office was involved.
 With little regard for the huge wrench which the overall-clothed-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
Denied Today That His Meeting With Wife Was
 for Reconciliation
MERELY COURTESY
 VISIT HE STATED
Divorce By Danish Law Can Be Granted Only
 When Both Apply

Vienna, August UP) - Count Court Won Haug- witz-Reventlow denied today that his meeting in Venice with his estranged wife, the former Barbara Hutton, WoolWorth heiress, was an attempt at reconciliation. Passing through here en route to Hungary, the count explained it was merely a courtesy visit because they intend to be friends. There is no intention on either side of making any alteration in the legal separa- tion, which was obtained on appli- cation of each and is now a fact he said.
 "A divorce, according to Danish law, can be granted only when both apply for it in due time. It has not and will not be affected by the Ven- ice meeting or any other meetings in the future. It was not even dis cussed"
 The United Press was informed that both sides are taking all the necessary steps to facilitate pro- ceedings.
 Count Haugwitz-R -Reventlow said he and the Countess are greatly puzzled that the reconciliation runlors are so persistent and that false statements on the alleged re- equalization attempts have been published as declarations of so- called friends.
 One of the several telegrams which the Countess sent to him in Vienna read:
 T don't blame you for being an- noyed but the story about friends is pure invention. I think 1t best that you make a statement and use this wire as my confirmation. I hope you are enjoying yourself and had a good trip. Much love, Barbara"
 The count emphasized that he and Barbara are most friendly. He talked at his hotel in Vienna as he prepared to go partridge shooting in Hungary in his usual style, driv- ing the car himself with his chauf- feur as passenger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
Chairman Upson Makes No Reply to Charges of
 Peoples Ticket
BOTH SIDES MEET IN
 PRIMARIES TONIGHT
Att. Geo. J. CrOCicchia to Strike From Shoulder at
 Bossism, Corruption

While attack on alleged "bossism" continued by lead CTS of the Peoples Primary Ballot on the eve of the Re publican party primary, from 6 until g o'clock tonight, Re- publican Town Chairman J. Warren Upson made no reply other than to remark of the impending primary fight. "It will be an expression of the Republican voters. AS such, it is to be desired."
 Thus the Town Chairman, whose championship of Republican Regis trar Albert o. Faller's new zoning rules for the party has led to an attempt by racial groups and po- litical clubs to seek his custer. well comed the primary contest.
 It was learned that Chairman Up son earlier in the year had not planned seeking reelection to the post of town chairman. But now, under the duress of partisanry which has raised the question of the con- structiveness of his direction of the party by dominion of the new rules, he Is ready to meet the issue of approval or defeat.
 Upson Will Not Quit
 The feeling of the Republican leader, to whom a considerable sup port has been attracted in the pres ent issue, is that he Twill not quit under fire" according to close asso- ciates.
 Whether his strength will over shadow that of opposing factions of the Peoples Ballot in 19 districts, where choosing of delegates will be the issue tonight, or in the vote for town committee membership, was not practicable at noon.
 Both sides claimed sufficient sup port to make the issue close and leaders of the opposing factions called upon all Republican voters registered on the Republican pri- mary list, something less than 5000 persons, to get out and vote.
 Atty. CrOcicchia Hits Again
 Attorney George J. Crocicchia,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
FEDERATION OF
 LABOR AT WORK

Atlantic City, N. J., Aug. 23-(UP) The American Federation of Labor today began organizing it's 500,000 affiliated seam en, longshoremen, truckers and fishermen into an in tegrated maritime department for an attempt to drive the Committee for Industrial Organization from the WaterfrontS.
 William Green, federation presi- dent, announced that the executive council, in session here, would char ter to a new international seamen's union, which will have nucleus of 25,000 members, and that the longshoremen, teamsters and others vital to the shipping business, would help the new union expand.
 Green said it would be "a direct thrust at the c. I. O. and Harry Bridges" Bridges is head of the c, I. O.'s International Longshore- mems and WaterhouSemen's Union, a powerful labor force on the Pacific coast, where the federation's strength lies in it's teamsters' union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23

the trial of the political figure that he met Hines in front of his home at 444 Central Park West, New York, in April, 1882, and gave him the first payment of $500.
 He added that thereafter he met the political chieftain every week or two weeks until the latter part Of 1882 and paid him that amount, at which time Hines "got a raise.
 Questions, Answers
 District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey questioned Weinberg about meetings with Hines.
 Q.-Did you meet him regularly. A-Yes.
 Q-What did you do? Al paid him the $500 week he was sup posed to get.
 Q-HoW often? A-Once week, sometimes once every two weeks.
 Q-Where did these meetings take place? An front of his house or at his club CThe Monogahela Democratic club in Hines 1lth as sembly districD.
 o. Did you have a talk with Schultz after this? A-Yes, I told him it. was time for us to show the people of Harlem our power. that we had the right kind of protection. l said we ought to open an office.
 Must See Jimmy"
 Q. What did Schultz say? Ale said You know what you need but don't do anything. Don't open any office until you see Jimmy about it."
 Q-Did you meet Hines? A-Yes, at his house some time in June Q932).
 Q-What did you say? Al ex- plained to Hines that we needed an office to show the people of Harlem that we got the right okay.
 Q-What did Hines say? Ale
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
LUZ TO BUTCHER
 OF CLEVELAND

Cleveland, Aug. g. UP)--A tat |red quilt in which parts of the |th torso-murder victim of "the lad Butcher of Kingsbury Run
 ere wrapped, was partially identi- ed today. and police started a hunt |r a swarthy middle-aged junk Illector.
 Police regarded Identification of |e quilt as the best lead yet in the |ur-year search for the mysterious Bier.
 |Charles Damyn. a barber who lives l ar where the 18th and 18th vic- Ens were found a week ago, told 8 |wspaper that he recognized a pic- |fe of the quilt 1t had published as |e he previously had owned and
 zd given to Q junkman.