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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07
SATURDAY.,
March 2S, 1908,
at go O'Clock. 2. NJ.

at -sDN " NioShs wa
all the right, title and interest of all
the parties to the aforesaid cause in
and to the following described real es-
tate, to wit:
LIST. All that tract of land lying on
both sides of the Ash Swamp road from
Lbertytown to Berlin, adjoining the
lands of Minos Brittingham. jenkins
Timmons. Thomas Powell and others.
lying on the north side Of large ditch
running through the lands of which the
said James b. Timmons died seized,
containing in this parcel l4l acres,
rood and % perches of land, more or
less. This parcel is designated on a
plat made by George +. Jackson, sur
veyor. in February, 1908. as Lot No. /.
which plat can be seen prior to the sale
lin. and will be filed with the Trustees
report of sale.
End. All that tract or parcel of land
separated from Lot No. above by the
large ditch aforesaid and on the south
side thereof. adjoining the lands of the
Bethards heirs, Isaac Williams and
others, containing 50 acres. rood and
II perches of land, more or less, and
laid down on the plat above referred to
as Lot No. ..
Bird. All that house and lot of which
James b. Timmons died seized, situated
in Libertytown on the north side of the
road leading to Berlin. being the same
which was conveyed to said James Il.
Timmons by Matilda II. Griffin, ct al.
by deed dated July s, 1879. recorded
among the lands records of Worcester
County in Liber |. T. NJ. No. Z, folio
27l.
The timber on the property described
in items ! and =, will in each case be
offered separately and the land and
improvements then offered. and then as
whole, and if the aggregate bids fot
the timber and lands and improvements
offered separately exceed the bids for
the same offered together, then the
separate bids will be accepted. Two
years will be given to the purchaser OF
the timber if sold separately in which
to remove the same.
TERMS OF SALE.
AS to the real estate, one-third cash,
balance within twelve months and as
to the timber, one-third cash, balance
within six months. the credit portions
to bear interest and to be secured Il
the satisfaction of the Trustees.
CALVIN B. TAYLOR,
JOHN w. STATION.
Trustees.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07
Mr. Gunby's Testimony!
Prominent Salisbury Merchant Says Wicomico
is Prospering Under Local Option.

Below are some extracts from the ad-
dress of Mr.. l.. w. Gunby made in Ber-
lin. recently. Mr.. Gunby is one Of
Salisbury's most prominent business
men.
What was the condition of Salisbury
when wet? We were burdened with a
municipal tax rate of As cents on 800. 90:
with bad streets. with disabled fire en-
gine with new fire hose and additional
fire horses to buy, and with multiplied
evils -
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07
CALVIN B. TAYLOR,
ROBLEY ID. JONES. Attorneys.
JOHN w. STATION,
Trustees Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
Attorneys.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit
Court for Worcester County, Maryland.
sitting in Equity, passed on the 2Sth
day Of February, 1908, in cause in
said Court in which George II. Rayne,
ct al, are plaintiffs and Laura Jarman,
ct al, are defendants, the same being
No. 1900 on the chancery docket of said
Court, and being a proceeding to sell
the real estate of which James b. Tim
mons died seized, the undersigned
Trustees named in said decree will sell
in front Of the Atlantic Hotel in the
town of Berlin, Worcester County,
MARYLAND.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07
Local Option and Drug Stores.

In the Delegates Wednesday Mr. Rbey d. Jones
county fighting early report by the Temperance
Baltimore City 2? local option bill and member
Baltimore resented interference from
concluded the debate these
THE Committee given gentleman from Worcester or Joaes) all
behalf his despite the fact that
he that passed he Hse
miu nforc,d ey drug Worcester County,
Mch. 4. 81
Many lawyers including the Attorney General of the State
this namely that by the terms
druggist will be voaor of the
law containing of aco
applies avong bona de patent medicine
anything these things contain much than cent OF
he would be the
a what honest druggist to be placed
that position?
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07

template the erection Of commodious
building for the Young Mems Christian
Association. Last, but not least, our
Sabbath afternoon evangelistic gather
ings bring together 400 to 500 men.
Are not these things good fruit in conse-
quence of closed saloons?
Have the whiskey drinkers left town :?
No Many of them are now strong ad-
vocates of temperance. So. too. With
the proprietors Of saloons. We have
helped them to honorable callings in
life
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07
Local Option and Taxes
OCEAN CITY.

Prohibition Means Increase Of 30 Cents on the $780,
half the liquor license fees from licenses
granted cy these for 1907 amounted
$l256.
taxable basis Of Ocean City $4O0,O00
The formally that
prohibition will reduce rental values of properties
north of Talbot Street would
probably in proportion to properties at
We further Of the opinion that should the city
there would be decided decrease visitors
and n these entirely dependent
City Council officially estimate that If the County
goes dry TAX RATE Of City will be INCREASED
80 the $780,
IL is already 81. 25 on the 500
that for $1,000 worth Of there
will have $500 ADDITIONAL for city taxes
county making $O0
$1,000 Of property at Ocean City,
Hotel Association OF Worcester County.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07

The textile mills at Havre de Grace
are running only 36 hours per week on
account of the dull market.
The Legislature has passed the bill
introduced by Delegate McComas. pro-
tecting foxes in Hartford County.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07
Better Morals More Happiness

But it may be asked, by some, if we
have attractions for men to make up
for the loss of the saloons. In conse-
quence of saloonclosing, a number of
moral societies, of social, literary and
fraternal character, in evidence. So
have we morally conducted amusements
of an athletic nature. We now con-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07
Partnership Notice.

The interest of Ounce Ashburn
in the Chestnut Ridge Lumber Manu-
featuring Company has been purchased
by the original partners, Harry u. VIII
ford and George A. Wilford, who will
continue the business as heretofore.
The office of the Company will remain
in the same place as before on Market
Street. Pocomoke City. Maryland.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07
A Business That Harms.

"A word to those who expect to vote
for the continuance of the saloon. You
may think that ii is money in your
pockets so to do. To the man behind
the gun. the saloon keeper, and to the
man who supports him, | would say
with all earnestness, born of convection,
that there is no real money in the
saloon business for either of you. You
o! saloon keeper, rightly claim that
your business is a legal one but you
cannot claim that it is good business.
And you o saloon supporter, become
party to all the i'll that springs from
such business. Does it pay to be en-
gagged in business that harms both
yourself and your fellowman
Citizens of Worcester County, come
to you from your sister county, IN the
spirit of comfy and with the love of a
brother. We are akin, being of the
same flesh and blood, the only division
between us that which you have your
selves thus far allowed to remain-the
prickly hedge of license for the saloon.
Let this barrier be taken down at the
coming election. Let the votes you
cast be jug-smashers, those votes max
ing as great clatter as when GideUff's !
soldiers went into battle, the noise of
their breaking pitchers putting the
enemy to flight. After that will come
happiness. prosperity. Righteousness.
Friends of Worcester. we simply
ask for reciprocal relations of local
option in behalf Of each others good.
In such relationship we shall be the
better able to preserve our children"
Friends, you have my testimony
humbly ask you TO consider the facts
that have so imperfectly presented to
you this night. They are important
for you to weigh. Overwhelmingly i'm
portant they are to you and yours.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07
Local Option and Taxes.
COUNTY.

Prohibition Means an Increase Of I0c. on The $500.
money collected from Liquor Licenses Worcester County in
1907 applicable to the s6460
taxable basis Worcester County is $6.2Ss,5 $40
the County rate will be increased
10 $780,
person of property will have $50
every year for
would be levied his estate
every year.
If assessed with $40 would be required Of him.
And this ONLY after during the
continuance Of the Local Option Laws.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07

In Worcester County

In 1906 there were found 81
T. oo7 prohibition there found the ,s Indictments
:" i'o' County
the above records and out II
prohibition tends decrease
certified by the Clerks of Court of
the respective Counties.
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CASTo7EA.
B..r ,hs >Ihs Kind You HaM lIasTs Bought
'''::;''' g. !; ''' ZM4Zzzs<

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is a new
remedy, an improvement on the laxatives
of former years, as it does not gripe or
nauseate and is pleasant 10 take IL is
guaranteed. For sale by p. ID. Cotting-
ham 4 Co.. Snow Hill: Lloyd and Blaine,
Pocomoke City.
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For Sale

Two Stores situated on Washington
Street Snow Hill. Have never been. va
cant since built. Rent for $275. % per
year; further information apply to this
office. (4t)
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William 6. KERBlN. Attorney.
Notice Ia Creditors

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court for Worcester County. Maryland,
letters Of administration on the personal
estate of
LEVI j. BRIMER,
late Of Worcester County. deceased.
All persons having claims against the
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit
the same, with the vouchers thereof. to
the subscriber. on or before the 18th
day of August. 1905 They may other
wise by law be- excluded from all bene-
fits of the said estate. All persons in
debted 10 said estate are requested to
make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this 25th day Of February.
1908.
WILLIAM j. HENDERSON
Administrator.
Test: EDWARD +. DAVIS.
Feb. 29-3t Register of Wills.
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TUESDAY,. March Path, 1908.
at 2 O'Clock y. m.

al O'Clock y. m.
for CASH. all that parcel Of land situate
on the county road leading from Girdle-
tree to klej Grange IN the Eight Elec-
ton District of said county. eotaining
twelve acres more or less assessed in
the year 1906 to benjamin Rowley to
satisfy the State and County taxes duly
levied and now remaining unpaid.
r. SPENCE SMITH.
Collector
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07

La grippe coughs are dangerous as
they frequently develop into pneumonia.
Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops
the cough but heals and strengthens
the lungs so that no serious result need
be feared. The genuine Foley's Honey
and Tar contains no harmful drugs and
is in a yellow package. Refuse substi-
tutes. =. ID. Cottingham 4 Co. Snow
Hill; Lloyd 4 Blaine. Pocomoke City.
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Collectors Sale

By virtue of power conferred upon
the undersigned by law as Collector Of
State and County taxes for Worcester
County and the State of Maryland, the
undersigned as Collector aforcsaidlwi
sell at public auction al the Court House
door in town of Snow Hill. Maryland. on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07
For Sale.

Desirable nine-room dwelling, on
Federal Street. Snow Hill. For further
particulars. apply to Mrs. Jas. b. K.
Purnell. (4t)
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JOHN w. STATION. Attorney.
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court for Worcester County. Maryland,
letters of administration on the personal
nsfnin Of
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CLAYTON ]. PURNELL.

late of Worcester County. deceased.
All persons having claims against the
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit
the same. with the vouchers thereof, to
the subscriber. on or before the 18th day
of August, 1908. They may otherwise
by law be excluded from all benefits OF
the said estate. All persons indebted
10 said estate are requested to make
immediate payment Given under my
hand this 29th day Of February, 1908.
ELLA II. PURNELL
Administrators.
Test: EDWARD =. DAVIS,
Feb. 29-3t Register of Wills.
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advertisement By tie Hotel association Of Worcester County,
LOCAL OPTION AND CRIME

the seemingly advanced by advocates of
These enthusiasts take
entirely granted Actual statistics fail bear them out OBJ
he following statistics:
In Wicomico County
Before.
In 903 the year before prohibition adopted in
Wicomco n County 30 Indictments
In 1904 prohibition adopted.
After.
In year AFTER prohibition into effect
found in the 43 Indictments
In therewe found in thatco Indictments
that 5S Indictments
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07
In Wicomico County


In 1903. the year before prohibition adopted in
Wicomco there were found in the County
In 1904. prohibition was adopted.
The evening world., 1908-02-21
F|REMEN SAVED
BY COMRADES At
FACTORY BLAZE
Two Overcome Are Carried
Down Ladders and Revived
Return to Work.

The six-story factor building at Nos
- and "a West Fourteenth street
burned for two hours last night. Fire
started on the fifth floor. ate its way
to the sixth and broke through tins
roof.
Tho cause OF the IRE Is not known. I,
spread too quickly for the watchmer
and policemen to check It and 1t goi
away from the first squadron Of nre.
men called. Chief Croker sent in q
call for a second batch OF men and
they got to the fire escapes and fought
the flames in windows. from which
belched clouds OF smoke. Firamer
Golden and Galloway. OF Engine No
3. We're overcome and were carried
down the fre ladders by their compan-
ions. Recovering in the fresh air the
men went back to work.
In the rear Of the building are the
stables Of the Golfers Weekly Pub
lishing Company. from which eleven
horses we're taken for fear the fire
would spread. The damage was esu-
mated at $4,000. The Arms which suf-
fered were the West Side Knitting
Company and the Duplex Folding Pail
Company.
The evening world., 1908-02-21
JURY'S VERDICT
IS A PUZZLE FOR
COURT TO SOLVE
Findings in Delaney Divorce
Case So Involved No One
Knows Who Wins.

One OF the most puzzling verdtcts
ever recorded is that in the suit of
Mrs. Sarah c. Delaney for separation
from Denis ]. Delaney. former conf
Dental man for Talbot j. Taylor &
Co. She alleged cruelty and be brought
a counter charge of misconduct with
his friend. Walter Noss.
The Jury was given several questions
to answer. Justice Truax directed
them to reply in the negative to the
question whether or not Mrs. Delaney
had been guilty of misconduct with
Voss.
The fury decided that Delanev plotted
to have his wife commit an act of
improprietv with Voss. but that he was
not guilty of habitual drunkenness.
nor was she. 1t disagreed as TO De
laneys temper and cruelty. and DIS
agreed on the other charges as well.
after being out tive hours
a justice in Special Term Will have
to adjudiCate the verdict. and there Is
much speculation as 10 whom custody
of the four children will be awarded.
Mrs Delaney tainted in the corridor
of the County Courthouse upon hear
ing that the jury had disagreed. She
appeared 10 get the better OF the YER
dict, but even the Jurors didn't know
In whose favor they decided.
The evening world., 1908-02-21
Seize Attendant in Doctors
Office and Tie Him With 200
Yards of BandageS.
CLEANED OU 7 PLACE
Anthony S c h e er'S Strange
Story Being Investigated by
Police To-Day.

Anthony Scheer's story that he was
bound and gagged by two men who
ransacked DR.. Edwin +. Randall resi-
dence. of which he had charge. is be-
ing investigated to-day by the Brook
lyn police. Efforts are also making TO
run down the crooks. whose description
was furnished by the young caretaker.
who is only seventeen years old.
That robbers should nicely time the
departure of DIR. Randall and his wife
befax4 making their entry is a phase
of 1as situation which is not half so
interesting as the story of the boy S
plight and the operation 81 the brace
of house invaders. as told by himself.
Wound round with two hundred
yards of gauze which the doctor uses
for bandaging purposes, young Scheer
was compelled to watch the operations
of the men as they traversed room
after room. timmying closets and ward
robes and desks in search of valuable
They went about the work leisurely
while Scheer, wrapped like an incased
sausage from toe to chin. was helpless.
When silverware and trinkets valued
at 5000 had been gathered and placed
In sack by the crooks, they bade
Anthony good evening and, cautioning
him at the point of n revolver 10 be
good boy took their departure.
DR.. Randall has his office and resi-
dence at No. l39 Hancock street. Last
night he and his wife went to the opera.
leaving Anthony, who has been in the
doctors employ four years. in charge.
A maid who usually remains when the
doctor and his wife are away had a
night off. Anthony was left alone.
According to him, the door bell rang
soon after the physician left, and when
Scheer answered two men stood in the
vestibule.
Doctor in?" asked one. Nope" an
swered Anthony.
Wen watt said the man. stepping
across the threshold. The other fol-
lowed one clapped a hand over the
boys mouth, and the second man pro-
duced gun. at sight of which Anthony
collapsed.
one of the men went into the office
and came out with huge roll of
gauze Both took turns winding pol
Anthony UP in the bandange. Then
they plunked him in chair. helpless.
Anthony finally got one hand loose,
and managed to summon assistance
over the telephone
The evening world., 1908-02-21
CONKL|N SAYS
ERROR WAS MADE
ON 5-CENT FARE
Republican Leaders Attempt
to Kill Measure Means Dis
aster, He Declares.
Especial from a Staff correspondensJ

tSDeClH rTprn a SUIT NprTeBEpnodnSD
ALBANY. Feb. 21-One OF the Repub-
llcan Assemblymen in New York City
who realizes the Importance OF the
Coney Island Five-Cent Fare bill is Rob-
ert S. Conklin, of the Twenty-first Dis
trict He believes the New York City
Republicans who voted to resubm!t the
bill made a serious political blunder.
The sentiment of tho city" declared
Mr. Conklin to-day, "is undeniably in
favor of this bill. l am sorry my Re-
publican associates in the House did
not appreciate this fact The Republ-
can party will be charged with the de-
feat of the bill. II 1t is lost. an. there
are not so many Republicans from Man
haitian now that we can AFFORD to give
the Democrats campaign material with
which to fight us. The argument put
forth by the opponents Of the bill. that
the Public Service Commission should
first investigate the question. is weak
and could have no real effect upon an
mind. 1t seems to me only
to be subterfuge."
Mr.. Conklin Is the author OF the school
teachers equal pay" another PROPOSE
tion which the majority leaders are try
ing to stifle. -AiAA
The evening world., 1908-02-21
POLAR BEAR PEARY
DIES IN BRONX ZOO
Thirteen Years Old, Weighing
800 Pounds, Succumbs to
Heart Disease.

Peary, a Bronx Zoo Polar bear. was
found dead to-day in his apartment,
Death is believed to have been due to
heart disease, pneumonia or fatty de-
generation of the heart Director Horn
eday may hold an inquest in the inter
est of natural science.
The dead bear was thirteen years old.
weighed 500 pounds, was ntty inches
tall and seven feet two inches from
nose to tail When found he was
stretched ont on a cake of tee. his paws
folded over his breast and smile upon
his lips. 1t is thought that he passed
away in the middle of the night lie
,,ved alone in an openwork apartment.
with cave in II.
II is not likely that Peary will be
deeply mourned BY his friends and fel-
,ow-country folk. as he was a murderer.
He murdered his bride about year
md half ago. She was Mss Minnie
Borca!is. a sweet young tAlnS Wc!s 4lHs
The tragedy occurred in the same
aparLment Peary died in to-day While
he slept his bride WAS pushed into mis-
dwelling and the gates Were locked.
Such Was the simple wedding ceremony.
Peary awakened ana saw wat was
folsted upon him as his hetter-halt. II
is said he smiled unpleaSaltly as ne
walked over to her seized her by the
reck and stranS!ed 'lr. 20 death, AS
Minnie Borealis cost $1,000, no more
brides fell to the portion o, Pearr He
remained Il sullen cel!hate until his
death.
Peary had appeared to be in robust
health when last se"n. In fact he was
never H. The present weather seemed
to agree mighty vel with him.
The evening world., 1908-02-21
% MEN BLOWN TO
BITS BY DYNAMITE
Ten Tons of the Explosive
Goes Off at a California
Powder Mill.

BERKELEY. Cal. Feb. 21.-With a
force that shook the entire bav region
like an earthquake ten tons of dynamite
in the packing house OF the Hercules
Powder Works at Pinole. fourteen miles
north of here. blew up yesterday.
Four white men and twenty-four China
men. all who were in the building, were
killed.
W. NJ Stillwell. foreman of the pack
ing house, was blown to atoms. Manuel
Enos, Joseph Grace and w. A. Rodri-
guez were the other white men KlleG'
FLAMES burst forth in the ruins fol-
lowing the explosion, and threatened
the eelat!ne house. where two score
girls were at work
A panic ensued. and manv were cut
bv flying glass and crushed and tram
pied in the mad rush for the doors.