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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-11-17
CAROLINE COUNTY SWINE
GROWERS ALARMED

Swine growers of Caroline County
were alarmed last week by the dis
covery of a rare infection known as
swine erysipelas in one pen and an
outbreak of cholera in another pen
at Ridgely, the second report of this
kind this season.
Swine erysipelas an uncommon di-
sease in that section, was recently
discovered on the farm of Charles
Walls, near Ridgely. The diagnosis
was made by DR.. E. J. McLauglin,
u. s. veterinarian inspector, and DR..
J. M. Moulthrop, superintendent of
the Maryland State Livestock Labora-
tory at Salisbury, from blood cultures
taken from three sick animals.
The disease is more common in the
mid-western states, according to DR..
Mclaughlin, who said the mortality
is not as great from the disease as
from cholera. A definite serum is
available to combat erysipelas.
Hog cholera was reported on the
Jerome Davis farm near Greensboro
on Friday of last week by DR.. Frank
w. Taylor, Rigely veterinarian. Eight
cen pigs were inoculated against the
diseases after three shoats were dis
covered to be suffering from the di-
sease. The tenant on the farm is FL
mef Stubs.
This is the second report of chol-
era in that county this fall. A short
time ago, DR.. Mclaughlin discovered
several animals suffering from chol-
era at the John Moody tenant house
at Marble Head Farm near Ridgely.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-11-17

fare Susie and Cold Cream?"
"Horses!" enlightened the plaintiff.
"And such horses! I will talk fast
and not take up much time if you
will let me tell you why?"
Proceed" said Judge Foley. And
Slim, Snapper, "Highball" Kelly, Mike
McNulty and John Flammer-"the
Heel and Toe man"-and other onlook-
er listened with amusement as Mr..
Sol Berg told his story.
"This man, 'Foots' O'Day, he is no
good, Judge. He come into my tail
or shop in Ellis street last year and
ordered a suit Of clothes, made to or
der, a $40 suit, latest cut! He took
the suit and promised to come back
next day and pay me for it. Next
day come and no 'Foots' O'Day.
"About one week later he came in
and said he wants to buy an overcoat.
Not on your life, til you pay for the
suit, told him. But this man 'Foots'
O'Day, he told me he just wanted to
try the overcoat on and take it home
to show the wife, and if she liked it
then he will come back and pay me
for the suit, and overcoat, too.
ct was a good fellow, Judge, and
let him do it. But he never come back
at all, and come to find out he amt
even got a wife. went to court and
bring suit, and instead of getting my
money, the Judge he give me the
horses instead.
"And such horses, Judge! My wife,
she told me such a business, and
said better stay with my tailor shop
or I will get took for everything.
got no barn and keep the horses in
my garage. They eat very heavy
and brought in no profit.
"This man 'Foots' O'Day was very
mad when I got his horses, but later
he came in the shop when I am hav-
ing such fine business, half a doz-
en- people, all prospective customers.
"He says will ! give him back the
horses as he has a good spot to shoot
them in, in Chicago, and then he will
pay me for the suit and overcoat by
the telegram.
"Again I am a good fellow, Judge,
and let him have the horses. He took
the horses off on a siding near Chi
cago, and the railroads send me bill
for the shipping expense.
81 paid the bill, thinking 'Foots'
O'Day will win a race soon and pay
me for the suit and overcoat. But
one week, two weeks, month, lot
of months, and no sFoots' O'Day, no
suit, no overcoat and no money. ]
am telling you, Judge this man 'Foots'
O'Day is no good"
Continued Next Week
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-11-17
CHAPTER 3

Heather swung her roadster off the
highway near the old Carmel Mission,
and headed up the winding road that
led to the Mills farm, deep back in
the valley. The long ride from Los
Angeles had been firing to a girl al
ready drained of emotion.
Crowded beside her in the single
seat were Artichoke, Coronado's rae
ing saddle, and framed colored print
of Heather's father she had found
hanging on the tack room wall at San
Ia Anita.
The print showed old Dan in the
familiar tweeds and black hat and
flowing black tie, standing with Coro-
-nado the day the horse, already legen-
dairy, had won the Hopeful.
They turned into the stone thanked
driveway that led to the Spanish type
farm house nestled under two massive
live oaks. 1t was late in the after
noon and the scrub pines on the
slopes of the mountain were begin
ming to be lost in haze of purple.
Heather shut off the motor. She
sat looking at the empty house, con-
scious of a dull, aching loneliness.
A woodpecker, drilling at cypress
tree near the house, jerked Heather
out of her trance. For the moment
Il sounded like hooves pounding.
Instantly vision rushed back to
her-a sudden thought of Artichoke's
staggering message in the Biltmore
lobby.
81 still can't believe it, Artichokes!"
Heather cried, leaving the car like a
small, sunny whirlwind. "I'm going
to ask Sweet Alice herself!"
Artichokes stared dimly through
the windshield.
"Who all said horse can talk?"
"Horses can talk" flung back Heath
er stubbornly. They're human-al-
most. Dan said so. And-Dan-
knew"
Her voice quavered when she men,
toned her fathers name. But her
small heels sped around the gravel
walk and under the cypress trees to
the pasture beside the breeding barn.
Standing in the pasture was the
stodgy brown brood mare, Sweet Alice,
methodically champing sweet green
timothy as if all her destiny was CEN
tered upon one salient purpose, to be-
come, and in the very near future, a
"mama."
Another Coronado" Heather told
Artichokes firmly again and again
during the days and nights of wait
ing that seemed endless to the anxious
girl. "It must be-"
Her father had always hoped that
the Carmel farm would be breeding
establishment where he could retire,
with Coronado u The end of their ac-
tive campaigning. He had pictured
Coronado as a famous sire when his
racing days were over.
Aside from q few disappearing WIS.,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-11-17
KNIGHT ERRAnT"
eSSe ~ Jack mcDonoId &$S@

around in the most exclusive club
houses, ferreting out the live ones,
and in the clinches he was better than
a green pea at maneuvering with the
two dollar mob under the grandstand.
This meeting at Tanforan, Snap
per had lined up an unusually trust
ing clientele of betting minded dis
ciples-with bank rolls to match.
There were times when Snapper,
cashing in on information Slim had
CLEANED from his wide circle of trusted
horsemen friends, actually had worth
while tips Of bonafide "feed-box''
caliber.
In other races Snapper was just
guessing. Not that it made much
difference. He always advised his
clients to Shoot the works, this one
is home free, and the more you bet
the more you'll win, anyway"
Friends wondered why the pair had
remained friends so long. The name
Maynard went back many years on
the turf and there was no smudge a.
gainst it.
Snapper's racetrack reputation was
not first class.
But it was with true loyalty to a
friend that Slim felt people did not
know Snapper as he really was, a
harmless little fellow without VIC
ious bone in his body.
In spite of the bad markers Snap
per had run up against Sims name,
the contrast in their natures contrib
uted to natural friendship. Perhaps
it was for laugh that Slim carted
Snapper around with him from track
to track. He found amusement in
Snapper's line of chatter. Particular
ly refreshing were the tales Snapper,
who was 81, told concerning his bril-
liant past.
Slim added them up in his mind
once and came to the conclusion the
boy would have had to be fifty years
old to accomplish all the things he
claimed for his career.
For Snapper claimed to have been
A marine at Chateau Thierry,
could speak seven languages fleuntly
and had cursing knowledge in four
more, had written musical scores for
Ziegfeld, had been a designer Of sea-
going yachts and speed boats, had
been graduated from military aca-
denny with high honors.
He had been a licensed pilot with
200 hours of solo flying to his credit,
had once married an heiress, was a
rapid calculation expert, had (13O
pounds and all played football for
Knute Rockne, once led an orchestra,
was part Cherokee Indian, had once
had trial with the New York Giants
but wasn't interested in the national
pastime as permanent venture be-
cause the hotel "dicks" kept too close
tab on ball player.
But in spite of all that, Slim and
SNAPPER remained friends. They even
wound up with a stable!
The way Slim and Snapper became
horse owners would ever remain a
chuckle in turf circles. It happened
one day in Judge Foley's court in
San Francisco.
Tanforan followers were in court
full force, for "Foots" O'Day, some
times known as "the Bolster Kid"
was in a jam over the ownership of
two old "haybag" platers. "Foots"
was colorful hanger-on at the Tan
foran track.
Mr.. Sol Berg, a small and excitable
tailor, was plaintiff in the case a.
gainst "Foots" O'Day. Judge Foley,
stemming Mr.. Berg's indignant tor
rent of words, demanded to know what
all the fuss was about.
"Susie and Cold Cream" walled
Mr.. Berg.
"And who," demanded the Judge,
Evening star., 1939-05-19
e--for its costume refreshment

F--White buffalo is the importons
leather in Pondoro's breezelined
"Pepito" ----- sI2.75
G-White cotton mesh and kid moke
this eiriest. most feminine Of ties sQ75
H-White kid Lambeth sandal. Or you
might prefer it with blue -ond-pink &C
cents sIO75
l-White doeskn for Pondoros
Terry" gracefully simple sandal,
mufti-perfoFoted. With detachable
bow --------------sl4T
J--White potent kid for the 6recion
grace Of Pondofo's "Dione" SIPS
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A--White huckskin in tie, not content
with cut-owny heel and toe for cool
ness. |ongueaess ond much peFfosoted,
TOO " $50
B--lightheufted white linen, is eiasti-
elzed for beautiful fit. A ladder of
openings oseends its instep ~ sI075
C--White classic with a difference.
Buckskin pump with ton OF blue Golf OF
block potent leather trim. With heort-
hoped throat line s875
DWhife doeskin for Pondoro,s S dopper
'doncing school" pump. Squore Of toe
and heel --------- SIPS
white kid for Pondoro's "Moeve,"
step-ln with striking stitched de-
sign sI375
WoMgs,s sHoKa, THIRD F4ceR,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
SENATOR MtNARY
 T0SSES HAT INTO
 CAMPAIGN OF 40
0reqonian Will Run for President, But with
 String Attached

WASHINGTON, Oct 26.-United States Senator Charles L. McNary of Oregon. today tossed his hat into the 1940 Republican Presidential ring, with a string attached.
 The Republican leader in the Sen ate said he has been informed that western supporters will be willing to have his name placed before the Republican National Convention for the purpose of aiding the agricul- tural areas in the selection of Re- publican candidate and platform.
 Senator McNary added Tn no sense am I interested except for the purpose of getting together on some candidate before we go into the con- vention"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
DEMANDS0 OF RUSSIA PUT
 TO FINLAND
Cabinet in Special Session Hearing Report of
 Delegation

HELSINKI, Oct. 2o.--The Finnish cabinet board heard detailed re- port today on the Soviet demands which were understood to contain proposal for partial supervision of the strategic Aaland islands. The report was presented to the Cabinet by the Finnish delegation headed by former Premier Paasikvia. The delegation returned to Hell sinki from Moscow this morning.
 Finland maintained an official si- lence on the status of the delayed negotiations Foreign Minister Erk- ko told newsmen that he had no reason to predict anything but a peaceful settlement
 However, Erkko added signifi- cantly that while Finland was de- termined to preserve a strict neu- trality she was not willing to over come a crisis by making a vital con- ceSsion y ! It was believed that Russia had of fered-or would offer Finland-cer- tain Arctic fishing privileges ter ri1orial concessions and a trade treaty. In return, the Soviet Union was said to want naval base con- l sessions and change in the status of the Aaland islands which control the access to the Gulf of Bosnia from the Baltic.
 Finland appeared ready to reject any discussion of the Aaland Islands on the grounds that there were 10 signatories to an agreement which placed the islands under control of the League of Nations.
 As the Finnish Cabinet met re- ports came from Amsterdam and London regarding Soviet demanus said to be contemplated against Norway and Sweden The uncon- firmed reports were that the Mos COW government would seek Nor Wegian and Swedish ports to be placed at the disposal of the Soviet fleet
 The Amsterdam Telegraf also car- ried the report that Russia would ask Sweden whether that country had promised military aid to Fin land
 The move indica ted that the Sov- jet Union wanted to eliminate the moral effect of the recent Stock holm conferen at which the northern states pledged their soli- darity.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
Who's inc Biggest Crab in fhe
 Local Ball Loop!

Who was the biggest 'crab" in the past baseball season? Who was the most popular player? Who was the most valuable player. and which umpire gets free burial from Charlie Carter?
 Those are a few of the prize awards to be decided by vote to- night when the Juneau Fire De- partment throws it's annual feed for baseball players and officials of the past season.
 The dinner begins at 6:30 o'clock at Percy's Cafe, all firemen and all baseball players invited.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
SECRET INDICTMENTS

OLYMPIA, wash, Oct. 26-The Thurston County grand jury has returned five secret indictments following an investigation of State Legislature expenses and the op- erations of several State Depart ments.
 The jury criticized the State Tax Commission and the State Audit ing Department.
 Washington's wise-cracking or che5tra leader, Lieutenant Governor Vic Myers, was subpoenaed as a witness. Said he before he entered the jury room: "Ill plead guilty to whatever it is, and then pardon myself"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
WOULD PREVENT
 U. S. SALES OF
 WAR CHEMICALS
Amendment Is Defeated Final Vote on Neutrality
 Bill Expected Soon

WASHINGTON, Oct 26. - The Senate defeated, 54 to 16. today, a proposed amendment to the neu- trality bill which would have for bidden the sale to foreign nations of poison gas. flame throwers, and other materials used in chemical warfare.
 The amendment was offered by Senators Danaher and Vandenberg and was opposed by Senator Bark ley and Senator Tydings.
 Senator Tvdings argued that a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26

hold joint rates and joint billings from motor truck and bus lines.
 Pelley pointed out that through route and joint rate agreements between railroads are possible only when the rails do not thus invade each others territories. He ex- pressed belief rail laws would be violated if rail lines made route and rate agreements with bus and truck lines which compete in the territory of another railroad.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
DEALER

CLEARWATER, Fla. Oct. 26.- Probation Officer R. L. Turner be- lieved in being conscientious in ap- plying to the county judge for a state drivers license required under law effective August 1 T have been driving an automobile for 28 years" wrote Turner. During that time I have not hit a person, a dog or horse or mule. did run over one pig but did not kill it. ran over and killed one chicken"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
ON CHINA FRONT

CHUNGKING, Oct. 26.-A Chin csc Military spokesman predicted today that the Japanese will launch a major offensive in Human prov ince sector south of Hankow. as soon as heavy fall rains are over in the area.
 The Chinese spokesman said that the Japanese have massed 24,00O reinforcements near HankoW since October |
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
Juneau Ski Club Radio Program
 Is Announced

Of interest to ski en thusia s comes the announcement that ev- cry Saturday evening from 7:30 un- til 7:45 o'clock the Juneau Ski Club program will be heard on Radio Sta tion KINY.
 Weather reports, ski conditions and other bits of information will be given out by Commentator Bob Laney. The first presentation will be this Saturday night and sponsor of the programs is Parsons Elec- tric Company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
NATIONAL GUARD
 ASSOCIATION X
 NOW IN SESSION

BALTIMORE, Md, Oct 26-The National Guard Association of the United States has opened one of the most important conventions in it's history. Officers from every state are on hand for discussion of problems relative to expansion and better defense equipment. Dur ing the three-day convention the officers will be addressed by Sec retary of War Woodring and the Chief of Army Staff Gen. George Marshall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
Sparks Begin 10 Fly
 Due 10 Shorts Circuit

HATFIELD, Ky, Oct. 26. = The question whether the wearing of shorts by men and women tennis players is .indecent and detrimen- tai to the morals of the communi- ty' is one for the City Council to decide.
 A complaint was lodged by two Baptist ministers, who said most of the players wore shorts while playing at Hammond playground's courts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26

roll call of the Juneau Elks Lodge The attendance was the largest in a long time.
 It was announced that cabaret dance is being planned for Mo- vember 4.
 A feed was served following the Lodge session last night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
RESIGNS

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 26.-Dis- trict Attorney Charles Byrne re- signed today, giving way to oppo- sition from Governor Long and the citizen groups which had charged him with impeding a grand jury investigation.
 Neils Hertz was sworn in at New Orleans as District Attorney. Hertz was supported for the post by Gov ernor Long.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
LOOT HAS SPECIAL VALUE

WHEATLAND Wyo. = If the burglars who stole c.500 pennies from. a liquor store Eere care to look through them they may dis cover one or two worth lot more than their face value. Henry Som mer, the store owner, said some of the pennies were of issues valuable to collectors.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
"P" STANDS FOR DINNER

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. = "P' stands for pineapple juice, pea soup, pompano, pheasant, pickled pigs feet, parsnips, peach parfait- and everything else Miss Romaine P. Clark of Pittsburgh had at her dinner for the society set. Miss Clark set out to make everything about the dinner begin with the letter "P."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
GOVERNMENT SUIT
 WELCOMED BY R.R.
 SYSTEMS OF U. S

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26-Presi- dent Policy of the Association of American Railroads says that he welcomes the suit filed by the Jus tice Department charging the as -ociatiou and 228 lines with violat- ing the antitrust laws.
 The suit was based on an agree ment among the rail lines to with
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
AL J0LS0N, RUBY
 KELLER, TO PART

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Oct. 26- Blues singer Al Jolson and his wife, actress Ruby Keeler, are at the parting of ways. The veteran screen and stage star said that they have separated and expect to be divorced.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26

belligerent nation would hesitate to use poison gas if it knew that sup plies from the United States were available to its enemies.
 Final vote is expected on the bill tomorrow
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
SAFE PROMISE

CAPE TOWN. South Africa. - If you can take it away, you can have it." was the promise of an agricultural exhibitor at Rosebank fair, the it" being a l00-pound prize pumpkin. Nobody did.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
LION BAGGER

TRINIDAD, Colo.-Nine noun tain lions were killed last winter in the Stonewall Mountains, near La Veta, by Bryan Denton of Trinidad.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
IT'S sELF-IMPosED RISK

MARIETTA, Ga.-Women who walk on Marietta streets in high heel shoes can't recover damages if they fall and injure themselves, the City Council ruled in dismiss sing a claim for damages.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-26
BIG THR0NG ANSWERS
 ROLL GALL AT ELkS

Almost 150 members answered present" last night to the annual
Evening star., 1939-09-07
Floor Sample Furniture

1 Reg. S49.95 China Case walnut on gum
wood ----------------- S24.9
Reg. S29. .95 Vanity of solid maple ------ S1485
$685. to 1895 Odd Vanity Benches with upholstered seats
choice of styles and finishes ------------. S395
l Reg S129 Living Room Suite, upholstered in cotton
and wool frieZe S79
Reg. S795 Ottomans; choice of cotton covers S2.95
Reg. S1295 to S19.95 Odd Wood Beds double or
size; various finishes gumwood S8.95
Reg. S2495 Piowback Chairs with cotton tapestry
ering ---------------- S12.47
Reg 1895 s12 95 Solid Oak Dinette Tables; extension
style; choice of finishes --------------- S695
Reg S24 95 to 1895 Odd Bullets choice of finishes
gumWood ------ .--------- $l7.95
Reg. 1895 to s12.95 Servers walnut gum
wood --- .-.----.-.--. S3.95
Reg. 500 Odd Sofa, boneWhite finish frame gumwood
base). Upholstered cotton wool blue freze S4995
Reg. S1395 Console Mirrors with clear plate glass and
gilt finish frame S595
The Palais Royal, Furniture =. Fourth Floor
Evening star., 1939-09-07
Clearance!
Lamp Shades

Parchmentized or Silk Shades
(rayon lined); slightly soiled.
Were ST to $1.98 8--29c to 89c
CLEARANCE S1.50 to $4.98
Vanity Bases; crystal and onyx
and crystal twin lights. Floor
samples. Friday SOC to $2.98
The Pnlais Royal, Lamps
Fifth Floor
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81, SI.95 & S2.95
JEWELRY
7sc $3.50 81

Odds and Ends.
2 Kiddy L0ckets and Bracelet
Sets; were S595 IS
3 17-Jewel Sports Watches of
famous make; guaranteed fully.
We're S42.5O- S29.95
Is Pastel Cigarette Cases that
hold entire pack. Were 81 59c
The Paiais Royal, Jeweiry
First Floor
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3sc Rayon
undies for 81

Briefs, vests and panties OF
punch-hole rayon.
IS Glove Silk Briefs and
Panties in broken sizes. Were
69c 9c----2 2 for 81
20 Pairs Flowered Rayon
Pajamas in tearose or blue.
Sizes 16 and II. Were
Sl.o iSc
IS Rayon Gowns and Pa
jamas in tearose or blue.
Sizes Is and 18. Were
Sl18 ;9c
1 Kayser Two-way-stretch
Girdle of rayon and cotton
Lastex. Size 26. Was
The Palas Royal. Rayon
Indies First Floor
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Beds, Springs, Couches,
Mattresses

Reg s34.95 Simmons Studio Couch with brown cotton
homespln cover; floor sample; sold is S22.75
Reg. S4995 Studio Couch with maplef finished and
back; cotton tapestry covering in wine color $22.75
Reg. S1195 Poster Beds various sizes and finishes
gumwood; pineapple tops ------------ A.9s
Reg S8.95 Coil Springs standard sizes $5.95
IA Reg. S12.95 Innerspring Mattresses S8.45
The Paiais Royal, Bedding Fourth Floor
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25c Hose Boxes, l9c
Laces and Nets
~ssf ssx 8 81 49e yd.

Broken assortments of fine quail
ity cotton laces and nets, for
dresses, boleros and blouses.
Range of colors, including char
treuse, turquoise, maise, pink,
navy, copen, nile and light blue.
The Palais Royal, Laces
First Floor
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Sterling Silver

1 Pair Sterling Sugar and
Creamers; was S1695 $3.50
l Pair Sterling Sugar and
Creamers; was S25 5--- $40
l Sterling Candle Arms; was
S25 $40
l Sterling Bowl; was $40 S16.95
l Pair Sterling Candlesticks;
was S22.50 ----S1 S19.95
Is Pieces Novelties Of silverplate
and chrome -----25c to 81
The Pdins Royal, SiIuer =.
First Floor
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Ribbons -Vd , l9c

Broken lots of our more ex-
pensive ribbons, in widths from
4 to 7 inches. Choice of raYon
taffetas, moire, satin and others.
Wide choice of solid colors,
plaids, polka dots, and fancy
effects.
The Paiais Royal, Ribbons
First Floor
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$3.50 Garden Bench

An "Artcrete" bench of cement
and crushed stone, slightly dam
aged,
2 Artcrete Pedestals, slightly
damaged. Friday, each S1.50
The Palais Royal, Garden
Fxrniture Fifth Floor