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Budapest, Hungary, May 23-CUP) - The International Eucharistic Congress opened today in an air of European political uncertainty. Many delegates, especially from the United States, cancelled their trips. Attendance was expected to be around 10000, instead of the l00,- 900 originally expected. A German measure requiring persons going to Hungary to obtain exit visas before they could leave Germany kept some 36,000 visitors away. Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli, aVtican secretary of state, arrived today to represent Pope Plus. Government officials greeted him and he was accorded a reception equalling honors offered royalty.
 The south station was remodelled for Pacelli's reception. It was be- decked with the Papal colors as well as the flags Hungary and Buda- pest. Admiral Nicolas Horthy, Hungarian regent. accompanied by brilliant suite, clad in picturesque and historic costumes, received the Cardinal. The platform was throng- cd by eclesiastic dignitaries headed by Hungary's Primate Cardinal &c.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23

together last nlgnC on a plan. The main difficulty, it was reported, is that President Patrick M. Perriello has refused to resign as head of the aldermanic board, thus paving the way for an organization man, ;" either George R. Kingston c. Ar thur DuBois, to lead the proceedings and, in the event of unforeseen success, to become acting mayor" "
 Italian Leader Refuses
 This proposal, the second issue be- tween Alderman Perriello and the organization" since he was elected last fall by greater margin than any other Fusion candidate, was refused by the Italian leader. Roper cussion of this second attempt of the organization Republicans to shunt aside Alderman PerrieEo swept through Waterbury as the large bloc of Italian voters heard of the move and resented 1t.
 Italians Ask Firmness
 While the organization men sought support for a plan by which they would try to get two-thirds' vote at tonight's meeting, the Ital- ians were calling on Alderman Per- riello to stand firm. Continued con- ferences between Chairman Upson,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
Truckloads or Troops RoHAlong Roads Right On Border WGermany
NEW ANGLES IN
 JURY PROBING
Election of 1887, Gam= bling Groups May Come
 Up On Tuesday

New angles of the affairs of the local administrator forces will be probed by the Xtraordinary grand jury when that body resumes ses- sions tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. It is expected that the elec- tion, of 1897, and the local gamb- ling organizations will be under the scrutiny of the jury in the new probe.
 The jury, when reporting last Thursday, stated, This Grand Jury has now reached stage at which time it seems expedient to report with certain findings and recom- mendations before embarking on other phases of the Investigation.
 May Involve Leaders
 As in the early stages of the probe, leaders of both political factions, Republican and Democrat, are ex- pected to be involved deeply. espe- cially with regard to the election angle. The jury in its report cen- sured States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis and Police Supt. William J. Roach for allowing organized gamb- ling to flourish until short time ago. Even at that time, according to the jury, no criminal procedure was instituted against anyone.
 Ordered To Be Ready
 It is reported that numerous lo- cal officials have been ordered by emissaries of the jury to hold them- selves in readiness to appear as wit
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
ELEANOR KING IS
 REAL MOTHER NOW

New York, May 23-(UP)-EleanoI King, star of the movie Birth of 6 Baby" is now a mother in her own right.
 Her eight-pound son was born last night in Doctors hospital. She is the wife of Lowell M. Birrell, an att torney.
 In the film, Miss King played the part of the mother except during the childbirth scene, which caused it to be banned from some states.
 In real life, Miss King fulfilled the role of the original movie script bet ter than did her counterpart in the movie. The script called for boy. The mother shown in the movie gave birth to a girl and the script had to be changed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
SIX PERSONS DIE
 FROM VIOLENCE
That Was Toll in State By Accident Over Past
 Week=End
(By United Press)

Six persons. one an eight-months- old baby, died violently in Connecti- cut over the weekend.
 Four were killed in automobile &C., cidents, and two others died as re- suit of shootings.
 Edward Meyer, eight-months' old son of MT. and Mrs. John Meyer, Bloomfield, was injured fatally in a North Bloomfield automobile crash which sent six other persons to a hospital.
 John Amend, 30, and Rudolph, Neubauer, 35, both of New York city, were killed in Berlin crash. Three other persons were injured serious ly in the accident.
 Peter Gaigalas, 18, Cambridge, Mass, was injured fatally in two- car collision at East Hartford
 Twelve-year-old Betty Kelleher, Roxbury, was killed when rifle held by her brother was discharged accidentally.
 Policeman Edward WeIldland, A, New Haven, was shot dead by a man he was directing to headquarters in an alleged stolen car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
ARREST SLAYER OF POLICEMAN

New Haven, Conn, May 23-(UP) Police held Thomas M. Coyne, 8, and sought a companion in connec- tion with the fatal shooting of po- liceman Saturday.
 Coyne, who was said to have con- fessed killing Officer Edward H. Wendland, involved Frank Benlak, 19, for whom an alarm was broad- cast. Coyne was discovered hiding in shack at Hamden Sunday and surrendered when the place was sur rounded.
 The shooting occurred after Coyne was arrested on suspicion of stealing an automobile. While he was being taken to precinct, Wendland learned that his companion was holding up a cemetery office and dispatched a fellow officer, Leslie Leigh, to the scene. Coyne was said to have shot Wendland in trying to escape from squad car,
 When apprehended he was held without bail on coroner's warrant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
Status or Accused As
 eyAppear Tuesday
They Will Be Arraigned, z7 Strong, on Charges of Conspiracy-Grand Jury Investigation Will Be
 Given Its First Test

The following is the status of the 27 men who face superior court arraignment tomorrow on charges of conspiracy by virtue of the grand jury'S Investigations:
 Lieutenant Governor and Mayor T. Frank Hayes, free on bond of $25, 1000, posted by mother, Mrs. Ellen s. Hayes.
 Former Controller Daniel J. Leary, free on bond of $25 ,O00, post ed by MT. and Mrs. Harry J. Car roll.
 Alderman Thomas P. Kelly, ex- ecutive secretary to mayor, free on bond of $25,000, posted by Joseph F. Mulville.
 Carl D. Olsen, former banker, free on bond of $25,000 posted by his father, Carl T. Olsen, Rocco Diorio and John Barry.
 Frank J. Santalucia, also known as Frankie Burns, contractor, free on $25,OOO bond posted by Nicholas Maiorano, William Gumpper and Nick DeNicola.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
Czech Troops Massed Upon GernanFron
Leaders Leave It Up to European Statesmen to Start War or Peace-Elections Yesterday Passed
 Off Very Peacefully
BY REYNOLDS PACKARD
United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Prague, Czechoslovakia, May g - U.P0 - Czech troops faced the German frontier ready for action to- day and left it to Europes states men to decide whether there should be peace or war. The inner council of the cabinet was convinced in per manent session for the duration of the crisis. Konrad Kenlein, the min ority leader, was expected here at any hour in response to an urgent summons from the executive of the Sudeten German minority party and efforts were made to arrange con- ference between him and Premier Milan Hodza.
 Checks German Ambition
 There was general feeling that by calling upwards of 10000 troops to the colors ito maintain order in elections" the government had checked the more ambitions of the German minority leaders and any hope they might have had of im- mediate German intervention.
 The next move, it was said, was up to Fuehrer Adolf Hitler.
 Berlin and London were the dip lomatic centers of interest. Czech- oslovakia, after seeking to placate the German minority, had taken its stand. The troops it called up were a symbol which meant that if the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
ATTORNEY JOHN D.
 THOMS RESIGNS
Obeys Request of Cover nor Cross Senators
 LawlOr, Daily Stick

Hartford, Conn. May 23.-UP).- Rep. John D. ThoinS, Waterbury one of three high state officials whose resignations were demanded by Gov. Cross as result of the Wa terbury grand jury disclosures, sub mitted his resignation today. The executive said he was expecting the resignations of Senators Joseph H. Lawlor, Waterbury, who is state athletic commissioner, and Matthew A. Daly, New Haven. a New Haven county commissioner The three were asked to quit last week when the grand jury, whose report led to ar rest of Lieutenant-Gover T. Frank Hayes and 26 others on con- spiracy charges, accused them of &C., cepting stock gratuities for their support of legislation during the 1885 General Assembly session.
 Successors Named
 The governor said that Frederick Scott, a Republican of Plymouth, would be appointed acting commis- sioner in place of Thoms and that Michael A. Beckanstein, Hartford, would succeed Lawlor as athletic commissioner on a temporary basis.
 Daly, the executive said, had protested his innoncence" and de- nied he had accepted stock. Never theless, the governor said, he would insist that he quit his commission ership. Gov. Cross and Attorney General Charles J. Mclaughlin con- ferred for nearly an hour today be- fore it was disclosed that Thoms had consented to the governors de- mand. No direct action could be taken against Hayes, who also is mayor of Waterbury. He can be re- moved only by impeachment pro- ceedings instituted in the upper house. There already was move ment afoot at Waterbury to impeach him as mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
WILLIAM CHILDS
 DIES ON SUNDAY
Founder of Famous Childs Restaurant-LOst Con-
 trOl 10 Years Ago

Bernardsville, N. J., May g. (UP) The death of William Childs re- called today an amazing career be- ginning in 1889 when he invested $1 500 savings in a small cafe, and extending to 10 years ago when other stockholders deposed him from the head of $36,000000 res tauranJ chain. He died Sunday Of heart disease at 72. He had been in partial retirement at his country home, but unable to detach himself from his life's work completely, was operating an inn near the farm where he was born.
 The first Childs' restaurant was in the old Merchants Hotel here, oper- ated by William and his brother, Samuel. William was vegetarian and the menus of his restaurants
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
That Frontier Is One of Most Strongly Defended in Europe; Trenches Are
 Being Dug Now
BRITAIN, FRANCE HOWEVER SEE
 TENSION LESSENED IN EUROPE
By EDWARD w. BEATTIE United Press Staff Correspondent

Carlsbad Czechoslovakia, May 23-(UP)- Truckloads of soldiers rolling along the mountain roads opposite Germany long columns of soldiers in full kits marching to strategic areas, soldiers guarding baTicades across roads and bridges soldiers manning weed-grown pill boxes, soldiers digging trenches all told the traveller today how dangerous was the situation this frontier These and bitter hatred that evident everywhere between Czechs and Germans, spoke for themselves
 Frontier Strongly Defended
 Over period of 9 years since its birth Czechosovaka had made the frontier of the most strongly defended in Europe The Notifications had been vacant for long tme Today they manned Soldiers duty dotted the ro ing fields of mustard and buckwheat On the wooded hops the scared earth showed where trenches being dug.
 Streets Filled With Soldiers
 In crooked village streets soldiers civilians with shouldered rifles guard There guards at rail road bridges Camouflaged trucks traled along behind heavy field pieces There barricades of railroad te rails tree trunks ordinary blanks and barbed wire at every Every few miles the traveller by automobile asked for his credentials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
Streets Filled With Soldiers

In this atmosphere, the elections were held yesterday. I had reached Czechoslovakian soil from Germany after many hours of rebuffS when I tried to cross the frontier.
 The automobile in which I trav- eled bore German license plates. The result was that Czech Sentries chal- lenged angrily when they demanded credentials. The Germans were most friendly.
 then attached small American flag to the radiator. At once the Czech tone became one of friendli- ness. CzechS remember that their little republic was really born in the United States in World war days. The Germans remained friendly. believing that we in the automobile were fellow Nazis who for some req son wanted to veil our identity.
 Britain Is Main Hope
 Paris May D. CUP) - France
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, May 23-UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through May goth, compared with a year ago:
 This Year Expenses Last Year $6,7SS, 4,16S.40 s6,665, 5,02S,737.47
 Receipts $5,3sS. .640,09S.37 S4,SSI673,59S.e7
 Gross Deficit $1,3S9,524,070O $2,327,355,144,20
 Net Deficit $1,331, ,O52,220OS s2,22G,545,244.20
 Cash Balance 2,675,433,305.46 S1,729,74S,13I.S7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
INJURED IN GAME

Springfield, Mass. May 23-(UP) Sam Di Grigoli, catcher for the Thompsonville (Conn) Terriers of the Tri-County league, was in crit ical condition at hospital here today with internal injuries suffered when he collided with Shortstop Paul Lussier of the Glenwood team druing game Saturday in Chico pee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
Station WATR To
 Start Full Time
Special to The Democrat from Washington. ID. Co

rom WdSningLOIl D. C.)
 The United States Court of Appeals today upheld the deci- sion made early in 1887 by the Federal Communications Com mission, granting station WATR full time operation and an increase in power. This de- cision gives the local station the right to operate "A hours 8 day.
 The original decision of the F. c. C., made early in 1887, was contested by several sta- tons and taken to C, next to the highest court in the land where the decision was today upheld.
 Harold Thomas, president of the WATR Co.,, Inc, stated to- day that the station would be- gin full time operation at some time in the near future. This increase in time and power will enable WATR to give improved service to the public, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
Attorney Williamson From
 Darien Surrenders To-day Furnishing $1O,OOO Bail
|Aldermanic Board
 To Try Impeachment
or Kingston Would Become Board Presi= dent, Thus Acting Mayor

Friction which threatened to defeat any concerted by Republican members of the Board of Aldermen to mpeach Mayor Frank Hayes at tonights meeting of the board swept through Republican circles of Waterbury at noon today.
 second caucus of the Republican aldermen held at midforenoon following failure of the membership and Republican Town Chairman J. Warren Upson to get
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
REUNITED AFTER Al YEARS

Providence, R. l., May 23-(UP)--- Separated Al years ago, Mrs. Ellen Maloney and her brother, Patrick Reilly, enjoyed family reunion to- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-23
The Weather

Showers, Some Cooler Tonight, Tuesday.
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-11
SCREEN LINED COOKING
SCHOOL WILL SHOW CLOSE
UP OF MODERN HOME NEWS
JESSE R. WILKINSON
FATALLY HURT BY AUTO

The first fatal accident of 1888
on the lower Eastern Shore was re-
corded Saturday night last at POGO
moke, when Jesse X. Wilkerson, So,
of Pocomoke, was struck by car and
instantly killed as he was walking
along U. S. Route Is.
The driver of the car which struck
him, Coley w. Pryor, of Onancock,
Va, was exonerated, and State Police
entered no charge against him.
Eyewitnesses testified that Wilker-
son stumbled directly into the path of
the automobile.
The deceased is survived by six
brothers and one sister. Funeral SER
vices were held on Monday of this
week, interment taking place in the
Nelson cemetery at the Maryland
Virginia line, Rev. Mr.. Daily officia-
ting. The pallbearers were the six
brothers of Mr.. Wilkerson.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-11
MRS. ". U. POLK
DIED SUDDENLY
in BALTIMORE
Was Daughter Of The Late MIR.
And Mrs. Francis ]. Barnes,
Of Somerset County
BURIAL IN POCOMOKE
ON WEDNESDAY, FEB. 9

Mrs. Blanche Barnes Polk, wife OF
the late W. Upshur Polk, of Sails
bury died in the University Hospital
in Baltimore, after undergoing ma
jor operation in that institution. Mrs
Polk had not been in very good health
but her condition had not been con-
sidered serious until about two weeks
ago when she was removed to the
Baltimore city hospital for observa-
ton. She underwent an operation on
Monday of last week and passed away
Sunday night last at about half past
seven. The remains were brought to
her late home in Salisbury, on Mon
day.
Mrs. Polk was a native of Somerset
County, daughter of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis J. Barnes, prominent
residents of near Princess Anne. She
was a woman of exceptionally fine
character and commanded the respect
of all with whom she came in con-
tact. She will be greatly missed, not
only by her family, but by a wide
circle of friends and acquaintance
from all over the Shore.
Funeral services were held from
the Polk home in Salisbury on We'd
nesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, con-
Quoted by Rev. Thomas A. Williams,
pastor of the Wicomico Presbyterian
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-11
YOUNG BUSINESS MAN
EMBARKS FOR HIMSELF

According to reliable information
one of Pocomoke's young men is about
to embark on the sea of, not matri-
rony, but merchandise.
Mr.. James R. Tilghman, formerly
with the 1. H. Merrill Co., and Coff-
man Fisher, has returned from the
northern markets and will open up a
line of clothing, in the w. S. School
fielu store. Extensive improvements
are being made to the interior of the
store 81 there will be ample room for
both merchants. Mr.. Tilghman will
put IN a line of mems clothing, hats,
etc, md epxects to announce his for
nal opening through the columns Of
this paper.
The opening will take place about
March 1st. Mr.. Schoolfield will con-
tinue his present line. Mr.. Tilghman
through his association with the pub
lie Is well known and we predict for
him success in his new venture.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-11
SCOUT TROOP
TAKE CHARGE
AS OFFICIALS
Full Council Elected And Duties
OF Administration Immed-
lately Executed
CHIEF OF POLICE GETS
QUICKLY ON THE JOB

The local Boy Scout Troop had a big
day on Wednesday last, the reins of
the Municipal government having been
turned over to them to test their ca
pacity of Administration.
The resignation of the regular city
officials was received, and the Scouts
Immediately organized by electing the
following:
Mayor, L. Griffin Callahan, Jr.
Members City Council, Kenneth Will
kerson, President; Allen Groh, treas
urer; Orville Redden.
Chief of Police, Robert R. Lank-
ford.
Judge of the Municipal Court, Da-
vid Merrill.
City Clerk, William Davis.
Chief of Fire Department, Burt
Thornton.
The Scouts met in the council cham
Der of the City hall, and after prayer
by the Rev. Mr.. Lester of the M. P.
Church, proceeded to business. Rob-
ert R. Landlord was elected Business
Manager. Mayor Ross made a short
speech in presenting the keys of the
city, and the new Mayor, Grit Gala
han II, made reply. The Chief of
Police was presented with badge and
also a pin denoting the rank of LIST
Class Scout.
The police department lost no time
in getting into action and the NUM-
cipal Court was soon called upon to
try the case of James R. Tilghman,
charged with auto speeding and also
with marring the appearance of Mar
ket street by removing the tourist
sign of Lizzie Powell.
The prisoner was released, however,
due to lack of convincing evidence.
The boys enjoyed this season of regal
bliss and some manifested real capac-
ity for transacting the city affairs.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-11
JOHN F. MISTER
DIED SUDDENLY
LAST THURSDAY
Was Veteran OF World War,
And A Highly Respected
Citizen Of POcOmOke
FUNERAL SERVICES ON
SUNDAY, 2 O'CLOCK p. M.

John F. Mister, aged 4S, we'll
known and highly respected citizen of
Pocomoke, died suddenly at his home
on Clarke Avenue, Thursday morning,
about o'clock, after an illness of only
three days.
The deceased was the son of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Judson d. Mister, and
was born in Wachapreague, Va,
where he spent most of his life, until
the outbreak of the World War. Ac-
customed as he was to the life of a
waterman, he enlisted in the Naval
service, and went overseas as Quar-
ter-Master on the transport line.
After the war, he came to POGO
moke to live and connected himself
with is brother-in-law, B. F. Sturgis,
in the poultry and feed business. He
continued with Mr.. Sturgis' success
ors, Small and Bull, and was in their
employ at the time Of his death
Never of very robust physique,
"Jack", as he was Familiarity called,
was compelled on Monday last to give
up his work and go home for the day.
Tuesday and Wednesday he improved
to the extent of his getting ready to
return to business; but Thursday
morning, an unexpected attack proved
fatal.
Besides his widow, he is survived
by a son, John William, aged Ia, and
by a daughter, Alice Jean, aged IL.
Also by brother Charles A. Mister,
of the U. S. Coast Guard, at Wacha-
preague, Va; and by a sister, Mrs.
B. F. Sturgis, of Pocomoke. Funer-
al services will take place on Sunday
next, from his home, at 2 o'clock in
the afternoon. Interment will be
made in the cemetery of the M. E.
Church, Rev. J. w. Wootten, officiat-
ing.
Jack Mister was an honest man,
and some one has truly said, can hon
est man is the noblest work of God"
He was a good citizen, good hus-
band, a good father. He loved his
home, and there is no home which will
be left more desolate than his, by this
sudden dispensation of Providence.
The sympathy of the whole commun-
ity goes out to the bereaved wife and
and the Democrat" wished
to be numbered amongst those who
most sincerely regrets his passing.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-11
s. Dennlead Kolb
Addresses Association,

S. Dsnmead Kolb, president of the
Wicomico County Council Parents and
Teachers, spoke at the regular meet
ing of the Parents Teachers Associa-
ton Tuesday night in the auditorium
of the Pocomoke High School.
Mr.. Kolb outlined methods of or
ganizing a county council. School
patrons, teachers of the Pocomoke
School and principals of other Wor-
cester County schools attended the
meeting.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-11
COLLECTOR OF INTERNAL
REVENUE HERE FEB. II

Arrangements have been made to
assign Deputy Collectors of Internal
Revenue to various sections and COM
munities throughout the District of
Maryland for the purpose of assistin;
taxpayers in filing income returns for
the calendar year 1887.
The date set for Pocomolse City is
Thursday, February II. No informa-
ton has been given out as TO the
headquarters Of the deputy assigne
here, but it is likely he will be at the
Post Office, as usual
Other dates assigned for nearby
localities are: Snow Hill, February is.
Berlin, February 10. Ocean City, Feb
ruary 81. Salisbury, March 1 to Is.
Crisfield, February 16. Princess
Anne, February Is.