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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Belle Heinemann is visiting in
Chicago.
w. c. Brawley was in Milwaukee
on Thursday and Friday.
Attorney Ed German was in Niece
dab on legal business on Friday.
Mrs j. ID. Ross returned TO her
home in Oak Park, ILL.,, on Wednesday
evening.
Rev. VIM. f. Wright expects to re-
turn to his home in Geneva, Ohio,
tonight.
%. Pardee. of Chicago, was a guest
at the home of his nephew, N + Pardee,
over Sunday.
Mr. aud Mrs. Walter Alexander
were in attendance at the live stock
show in Chicago last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Harold Damon have
returned home from their wedding trip
to Chicago and other points.
L. Breitenstein, of Knowlton, spent
Thursday in Wausau, guest of his
daughtef, Mrs. L. Levenhagen
Mrs M. H. Barnum, of Minocqua,
is visiting at the home of her daughter
Mrs. A. V Gearhart and family.
De n. Winton, who bad been at
tending the funeral of j M Smith, re-
turned to his home in Minneapolis on
Friday.
Mrs. G. v Bardeen who has been
spending the week in the city, expects
to return to her home in Madison to-
morrow.
Mrs L. LaChance and children are
in the city visiting the formers parents,
Mr. and Mrs. j. H.. Sargent. They
reside in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. ii. H. Marvin, of
Oregon, Wis who had been guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. L. Hudson returned
home Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Roenitz, of Oshkosh,
visited relatives in Wausau several
days of the past week. They returned
home on Saturday.
-Rosco and VIM. S. Kiser of Crom-
well, Ind. are visiting with Mr. and
Mrs. AL Green. They are respectively
cousin and uncle of Mr.. Green.
Miss Ltta Heinemann will depart
for Boston tomorrow for an extendet
visit She will be accompanied to Chi
cago by her sister, Miss Dorothy.
Mrs. Lewyus and Mrs Verbryck. Of
AUtlSO, were III Ihc CITY IiHidJ, SucSIo
of Mrs Shatto They came over to at
tend the Presbyterian annual fair.
MIR. and Mrs Adolph Melang and
children were over from Amigo on
Saturday TO attend the funeral of the
formers sister, Miss Matilda Melapg.
VIM. Gilman went to Winona on
Wednesday to visit his daughter, Mrs
X. Hanover He will return the latter
part of this week, accom- panied by bis
daughter, who will spend the holidays
with her parents.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08

this section in 1883 the government
agent found that twenty nine were
over ninety years old One was 1Ge
aud his squaw los years old All of the
Winnebagoes living in this county re.
Gently iourneyed to Wittenberg, where
they were paid their cash.
State Forester Z. NJ Griffith has
issued quite a lengthy statement re
garding the forest fires of 1908 in this
state. He estimates that the total area
burned over was approximately l,209,-
600 acres. and that nearly half bullion
of merchantable timber was burned.
Placing Il low estimate on this and on
the saplings which would in time have
grown to maturity for the benefit of
future generations, he figures the loss
to the state over 100000. Farmers
he says, were mostly to blame for the
loss, by reason of their setting brush
piles on fire during the dry season
Bills viii come up before the next ses-
sion of the legislature which will pro-
vide better fire protection for our
forests
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TAG DAY.

Last Saturday was Tag Day in Wau-
sau, and it was the first time our people
were ever thoroughly tagged, and it
was "All for Charity" Tag days are
being held in nearly every city of the
land nowadays. The people wishing
to assist some worthy, charitable insti-
tuition, or assist in some charitable
work, devote one day to tag day when
several hundred ladies more or less,
get out and see that every individual in
the city, old and young is tagged. The
person tagged may give whatever
amount in money he cares to, to help
in the work. In some cases thousands
of dollars are collected in very small
amounts, so small that they are not a
hardship to any one.
A number of ladies thought it would
be an excellent idea to have tag day
for St. Marys hospital, inasmuch as
that institution is, to certain extent, a
charitable one. From early in the
morning until late in the evening,
ladies were on the street and in bust
ness places seeking persons who were
not wearing tags. The days work
showed that S5l5 53 had been taken in
After all expenses were paid the net
sum turned over to the hospital was
SOL 80, which was very good consider
ing the cold, wintry weather.
n Il
of the fnoT, desires to extend the
thanks of St. Mary's hospital to the
public for its generous contribution; to
the ladies who planned and carried out
the details and to the young ladies who
worked so untiringly on tag day.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08
NEW OFFICERS.
DAUGHTERS OF REBEKAH.

DAUGHTERS OF REBEkAH.
Noble Grand-Mrs. M. j. Kriskey.
Vice-Grand-Mis Goldie Short.
Secretary-MissP ansie Short.
Treasurer-Mrs E. G.. Kretlow.
District Pres Mrs Eliza Pomeroy.
Trustees. D. Hanson.
LADY MAccABEEs, no. s.
Past Com.-Mrs. Emma Chellis.
COmmander-Mrs. W. b Phiibrick.
Lieut.. Com Mrs. John Pannabaker
Record Keeper-Mrs. VIM. Merklein.
Finance keeper-Mrs. Jessie Pittsley
Sergeant-Mrs. Peter Fay.
Mistress at Arms-Mrs. VIM Boles.
Chaplain Michael Ford.
Sentinel-Mrs bella Brown.
Picket-Mrs. VIM. Harding.
KNIGHTS OF MACCABEEs.
Past Commander-Chas Allen.
COMMANDMENTS. Meyer.
Lieut.. Communicable Simonson
X and +. Keeper-Hans Peterson.
Master at Arms-Max kloss.
lst Master Guard-Ed. Joubert
I'd Master Guard-John Warning.
Serecant-F Woodward
Chaplain-Albert Putteen.
Sentinel-Wm. Harding.
Ilck6L-GuS fetJlDger.
MODERN BROTHERHOOD.
President-Adolph Holub.
Vice-Pres Mrs VIM. Nachtigal.
Treasurer-Albert Peterson.
Secretary VIM. Schoeneberg.
Chaplain Mrs. VIM. Schoeneberg.
Watchman-Wm Nachtigal.
Seatry-M Gliese.
Trustee-Ben johnson.
LADIES E.F.U.
President-Mrs JAS Assets.
Vice-Pres. Mrs. Barney Guenther
Advisor-Mrs. Minnie Daniels.
Secretary-Mrs Carl Haase.
Treaslrer-Mrs. f L. Pine.
Warden tars. Fred Genrich.
NJ W A No. l0l42.
Consult Hochtritt
Advisor-Aug Knaack
Clerk-A. z. Rapraeger.
Banker leo Ahrens.
Escort-Wm Ripraeger.
Watchman-Carl Helm.
Sentry-Carl Wittke.
FIX V.
President-Mrs. Adolph Hunger.
Vice-Pres.-Mrs Theodore Hochtritt.
Secretary-Mrs Frank Ritter.
Treasurer-Mr F Jawort.
Trustee-Mrs. Carl Bauman.
YoEMAN AID.
President-Mrs. Albert johnson.
Vice Pres Mrs. j. Schoeneman.
Sec'y. Treas Mrs. G.. Raduechel.
1 0. o r.
Noble Grand-Henry Schneider.
Vice Grand Max Cohen.
Rec. Secy Sam Hodes.
Fin. Secy.-A. w. Priebe
Treasurer-Gustav Mueller
Trustees-E G. Zimmerman, NJ. j.
and X. j Williams.
W. 0. W.
Commanders T. Wendell.
Advisory Lieut. John Burke.
Clerk XII. S. Wright.
Banker-C Feichtmeier.
Escort-Peter Ochs
Watchman-Olver DeLisle.
Secretary Henry Rose.
President-Wm Nachtigal
Vice-Pres.-T Schneider.
Secretary-Mable Buckin.
Treasurer-Mrs. M b. Ford
SergeanJ-Fay Andrews.
Messenger-Leo Schuetz
Doorkeeper-Fred Miller.
Trustee-Mrs. Fred Miller.
C o F.
Chief Rar ger-Geo. Borowitz
Vice G. John Hildensperger.
Rec. Secy-Wm. Schlaefer,
Fin. Sec'y-Geo. Schrier.
Treasurer--H Hugo Fruechtl
Trustees-Thos Malone, A. Melon
nell, Frank McCann
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COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
KNOWLTON

hNON LION
chester winslow. of stevens Point, has ac.
cepted position as bookkeeper for the John.
son Creek Lumber Co.
A. G. Chase. of Necedah, former depot agelt
of this place, called on friends here Friday.
Carl Haymer came down from Wausau Satur-
day to spend few days with relatives and
friends.
l.. Breitenstein spent Thursday with his
daughter Mrs. AL. Levenhagen, of Wausau.
Doctor Daniels, of Mosinee made a pro-
fessiOnal call here Monday.
fred Strum transacted business in Stevens
Point on Saturday.
Lade.ta Sanders has been on the sick list for
the past two weeks.
Geneve and Genie Guenther departed for
Crandon, Monday evening, where they expect
to remain for the winter to keep house for their
brother Len. Guenther
Mrs. j. swotlowski and son Frank Gre visiting
relatives at Stevens Point, this week.
Miss Winnie Hayne entertained the "B. B.
Club" at her home Saturday evening, only one
member being absent, refreshments were
served, all report a fine time. 1--WE" know Miss
Hayne is royal Entertainer.
Walt Mueller of Wausau spent Sunday in our
berg.
Geo. Glaze, of Cashton was the guest Of
Aretta Brietenstine, sunday.
EDGAR.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Faundry fine
The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Eisner on Sunday Dec. 6, and brought
them twin boys
Miss Lydia Mueller has purchased new
piano of c. Wagner 4 Son.
Mrs. p. Mueller accompanied by her children.
arrived fr m Chicago on Wednesday to join her
husband, who is proprietor of the Edgar meat
market. They will make this their future home.
John Meyer had the misfortune to lose both
of his horses recently.
The ladies' Aid society will meet with Mrs.
Fred Lutz on wednesday.
The Frauenverein will meet with Mrs. VIM
Hertz on Thursday.
The circle will meet with Mrs NJ, Keef this
week
Miss Marion Bishop came out to Ringle Satur-
day to visit with Mr. and Mrs Geo. Dosemagen.
Mr. and Mrs. Gust Schramer went up to Wau-
sau Monday.
Geo. Kolbeek went up TO wausau Monday on
business
Mrs. Fred Miller and daughter, Emma, went
up TO Wsusau, Monday.
Miss Marion Bishop returned to Wausau,
Monday.
Yrs. Geo. Dosemagen went up TO Wausau
MonSsv. TO do some shopping.
Mrs. +. p. Lemke, went up to Wausau Mon
day. 20 call on some friends
Reimer Hetting went out to spend sunday
Win MS parents.
Reimer Hetting went to wsusau. Thursday,
on business
VIM Sohraum went up to wausau Thursday,
on business
The Misses Mamie 4 Jennie Netziuger came
down to Ringle, Sunday, to call on Miss Alice
Sonntag.
Peter Nelson went up to wausau, Friday, on
business
Geo. Kolbeck has again commenced logging
near Ringle. Geo. nad job last winter but did
not finish on account of the snow leaving so
early.
Mrs. Fred Nenenduak went up 20 waGSau.
Monday, on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. MeCawlcy, OF Hatley. came over
to call on MIR. and Ms Lemke Friday evening.
Hrhe Misses BentE and kell Of Hatley. came
over to call Mr.. and Mrs Lemke. Friday
evening.
The Rev. Jos. Brown win preach in the Ringle
school house, Thursday evening. Dec. nth.
Everybody should come. Mr. Brown is q very
able speaker
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08
CONGRESS convened yesterday.
II cost LaFollette 1900 to try for
the president this year.

THERE is every indication that the
warning republican factions of Wiscon-
sin will vote for an investigation of
some kind in regard to money expendi-
lures, in An attempt to find out how
much Isaac Stephenson really doled out
to the faithful. Isaac proposes not to be
outdone so will have an investigation
of LaFollette's campaigns. This will
be fun for the democrats.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08

The city's streets and country roads
are not in very good condition at pres
ent, since Sundays fall of snow came.
Previous to the fall there was good
hard bottom for sleighing, but the fall
was not sufficient for sleighing and
just enough to make poor wheeling.
There was another flaky furry today
and good sleighing can be looked for
at any time. 1t will greatly help bust
ness, especially before the holidays.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08
Deafness Cannot be Cured

BY local applications. as thoy cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by e0nstitu
fional remedies. Deafness il caused by an IN.
famed condition of the Mucous lining Of the
EustRchian Tube. When this tube is iDfiamed
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing and when IL is entirely closed. Deafness Is
the result and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored 10 its normal
condition. bearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases ont of ten are caused by Catarrh.
which is nothing but an iDhamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces
We will give one Hundred Dollars for any case
of Deafness caused by eatarrhl that cannot be
cured bv Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars
free FL. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08
Medicine That is Medicine.

81 have suffered a good deal with ma
laria and stomach complaints. but
have now found a remedy that keeps
me well, and that remedy is Electric
Btters; medicine that is medicine for
stomach and liver troubles, and for run
down conditions says w. G.. kiestler,
of Halliday, Ark. Electric Bitters puri-
fly and enrich the blood, tone up the
nerves. and inn art vigor and energy to
the weak. Yourmoney viii be refunded
if it fails TO help you. soc at w. w.
Albers' drug store.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08
FIRE INSURANCE.

Kretlow s. Lamont wish to announce
that they are prepared TO write frs
insurance in approved stock eompanie:
st reasonable rates. They also place
plate glass and boiler insurance and
surety bonds. First National Bank
building Phone Iocs. rot
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08

state If Wisconsin, onnsy Court for Nsrsthl
countr.-in Probate.

votice l. hereby given that AZ thu regular term
of the county court 10 be held 10 and for said
e0untS at The court houae In the cttg OF w slssn.
10 said county. on the hrEt Tu@sdzy, being this
fifth day) Of Jannary, A. ID. 1863. sf ter . clock
a m. the following matter will b beant AID
considered
The application Of Ioz-pe Ball for the
appointment ~ Nsthan HsiDemsan 81 the city
Of Wausau. Wisconsin,. - administrator u tbs
esiaf of William Eal. late Of the town Of Texas.
in said comfy. 6eceased.
Dated W ansau. Dec. TEh. ~ =
So order Of fhe court
HE;GY MILLEa, Couat7 Judge
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

There is a special meeting of the
stockholders of the Street R'y Co. being
held this afternoon in the hall of the
First National bank building, for the
purpose of amending and repeating GER
tain bylaws and for the further pur-
pose of determining upon the sale and
disposition of the Mosinee water power
owned by that company.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08
Marked Tor Death.

Three years ago | was marked for
death. Z graveyard cough was tearing
my'lungs TO pieces. Doctors failed to
help me, and hope had fled, when my
husband got DR. Kings New Dlscov-
cry" says Mrs. A c. Williams, of Bac.
Ky. 1.-The first dose helped me and i'm
provement kept on until 1 had gained
IS pounds in weight and my health was
fully restored This medicine holds
the worlds healing record for coughs
and colds and lung and throat diseases
Lit prevents pneumonia. Sold under
guarantee at w w Albers' drug store
Soc and 81 90 Trial bottle free
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08
First publication Dec. 5, last Dec. q.
Notice OF Final Settlement and AS
signment.

State Of Wisconsin. County Court for Marathon
County.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given thst 81 special term
of the county court. 10 be held in and for said
county. ST the cnart house in the city Of Wan
san il said county. on the sid second Tuesday,
being the 18th day of January, A. D. - 9. st
10 O'Clock O. m. the following matters will be
haard and considered:
The application Of Gustav MArgelowsky. sd-
ninIsfratrr of the estate of Herman Margelow-
sky late Of the town ofs5pencer. in ssid county,
d. caased. for the exSminzfi n and allowance of
his final account Of his administration. and for
the assignment Of the residue Of the estate Of
said Herman MarGHlovsky. deceased. TO such
other persons as are by Law entitled 10 tine same.
Dated December 7th. 1865.
BIZ order Of the court.
HExkY MELLKz County Judge
Rsxner 8 RFngles Attorneys
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08
ANNOUNCE M ENT.

Drs. +. H. Spiegelberg and w. Z.
Fehliman, of Milwaukee and Chicago
respectively, have opened offices in
rooms A and 5, Livingston building, and
are prepared to do a general medical
and surgical practice. Phone l649
Usual office hours. n2i-w4
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08
MARATHON COUNTY INSTl.
TUTES,

A Marathon county farmers ipsti-
tute will be held at Spencer, December
1916, which will be conducted by w.
Stiles, Lake Mills, assisted by r. E.
Roberts, Corliss; NJ. w. Torkelson,
Madison, Bridge Engineer. Wis.
Geological and Natural History Survey,
Mrs. AIDA +. HOWE, Elm Grove, and
Thos Convey, Ridgeway.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08

Neckwear, new. novel and attractive. Fine
assortment at Csc and soc
Gloves and Mittsns IN kid or wool. We will
I'll them any time alter Christmas
Cluny Lace Center Pieces and Doylies.
Real hand work soc to SO. rch Gilt
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08

Do sou want shingles. Ii you do
call and look over OR large assort-
ment aud get prices before purchasing
elsewhere.
IL. BARKER & STEWART LUMBER Co.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08

Pulses and Hand Bags in all new shapes at
savAe prices -. SOC TO $500
Handkercniefs-Om great holiday hne--Fine
MADEIRA Hand Embroidered at 500
HandkerchiciiS sor men, women and children
Umbrellas and Parasols in black and cOlOrs.
All prices and sizes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08

State Of wisc0usiu. County f'onrt for Marathon
County,-In Prpb4 ..
Nosioe i hersby given that the time sr ~
and luclpdfn9 the first TussdaF ~ July. 1870. II
hereby allowed 60 creditors ~ MaYie Hyversou.
senf@d. wiH Be examined and adjusted At 3 y e.
u1ar term Of szid county court 20 be beld At fhA
~ouTf house In the eity Of Wansan on the hrst
Tueefav q August 1909
Dated December 9TH. laJs.
By the cDur4
HKxBT MrIS rs. Counts 3ndge.
Brown Prsdt. 6a1rith q Anderron.
Att1rness FOR Administration.
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APPLES. APPLES.

Good Baldwins, 35c peck, al
Schoeneberg's.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08

Fine Hosiery, plain and hncy embroidered. and
lace stripes. All prices.
Auto Wells and Scarfs-QIie the ihnq you
know. $50 10 81 rs
Lunch Cloths IN plain ar fancy damask. All
sizes. Very reasonable
Fans Belts, &c. All the novelties Of the season
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-08
FUR COATSI FUR COATSl

sl4s IS buys mems so 90 quality fur
coat AT Schoeneberg's
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@a,ssa1a pi1nt.
TUESDAY. rEC. 8, 1908.

Published weekly andentered at the Post Ofic
at Wsussu sc second olsss matter.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-08
STOCKTON.

Mr.. Saunders Truitt of Milford visit
ed our town one day this week.
Misses Mollie and Marie Taylor visit
ed friends in Greenbackville this week
Mr.. Stewart Bromley is sick at this
writing.
Mrs. 2. ?. Wharton entertained the
Euchre Club Wednesday.
Mr.. Herbert Jones of Dover spent
Sunday at the home of Rev c. Good
hand
We are sorry to report Mrs. Watts
and Mr.. Sedgewick very ILL.,
Mrs Mary and Margaret Goodhand
are on the sick list
DR.. Smith, Conference Evangelist.
preached splendid sermon in the NJ. E.
Church Sunday morning TO a large and
appreciative congregation.
Miss Ollie Payne of Remson spent last
Sunday here with her cousin. Mrs.
James Pruitt.
Mrs. James Wilson of Pocomoke City
spent this week with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William Sturgis.
Mrs. James Besson left last week to
visit her daughter in New York.
Mr.. Charles Colona of Hurlock is here
on visit to his relatives.
Mrs. William H. Marshall and daugh-
ter Miss Florence Marshall. spent part
of this week with friends at Franklin
City.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-08

For forty years Mr.. William Coard
Bratten has been Crier of the Circuit
Court for Worcester County, having
been appointed TO the Office by Judge
John K. Franklin, at the January term,
1868, and every session of the Court
since it has been his voice which has
called the attention Of the people to the
fact that Court was in session. In the
performance of his duty Mr.. Bratten
observes very closely the form of call
as given in the old law books:
"Oyez. Oyez, Oyer All manner of
persons having any business before the
Honorable. the Judges of the Circuit
Court for Worcester County, draw near
and give your attendance. Gentlemen
Of the Grand Jury give your attendance,
Gentlemen of the Grand Jury give your
attendance. Gentlemen of the Petit
Jury give your attendance, Gentlemen
of the Petit Jury give your attendance.
Court is now in session.
Mr.. Bratten has strong pleasant
voice. and it penetrates the entire bust
ness section of the town when he steps
out upon the Court House balcony and
performs the most important function
of his office. In addition to calling the
people TO court, it is Mr. Bratten's duty
to swear witnesses, keep order in the
Court room and supply the Court and
members of the bar with such legal
books as they may require during the
course of trial.
Mr.. Bratten has probably the best
record in performing his duties of any
official in the state. Appointed forty
years ago this January, he has lost only
one days attendance at Court. Think
Of that for record
When Mr.. Bratten was appointed to
Office. |. T. Matthews was just enter
ing upon his duties as Clerk of the Cir
cult Court The Deputy Clerk was
Sidney Dymock. DR.. George W. Bishop
was Register of Wills and his deputy
was the late George 7. Bratten, who
was afterwards Register of Wills him
self T. Howard Moore was States At
torney and Robins Bishop was Sheriff.
The Chief Judge of this Circuit was
Judge James Stewart, and his Associ-
ates were John r. Franklin and Levin
T. H. Irving.
Mr.. Bratten was born in 1885, the
year in which the old Court House was
completed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-08
LEGISLATIVE
PROCEEDINGS
What The Solons at Annapolis
Are Doing In The Interest
OF The People.

Senator Milbourne introduced a bill
Monday making an appropriation of $25.
900 annually to purchase and scatter
oyster shells on the depleted bottom"
of the bay and its tributaries. The
work is TO be done under the supervision
Of the Shellfsh Commission. Where the
shells have been scattered it will be the
duty of the commission TO mark the
locations by landmarks or buoys. The
locations so marked must be published
in such newspapers in Baltimore city
and the tidewater counties as the
Shellfish Commission may designate.
After the shells have been spread the
bottoms covered are to be closed for
two full years,
Senator Milbourne says that his bill
will have to be changed in the commit
tee so as to Indicate more accurately
the meaning of depleted beds.
Ex-Governor Smith was down to
Annapolis the first of the week looking
after an appropriation for the tuberculo-
sis sanitarium. He is the originator Of
this movement to fight consumption in
Maryland and it is considered the great
est work the state has ever entered
upon.
The proposition advanced by Delegate
Stanford, of Somerset county, to con-
solidate state and congressional elections
is move in the right direction. The
plan is to have biennial instead of an
nual elections. The main object which
Mr.. Stanford has in view in urging less
frequent elections is to save the enor-
nous annual expense entailed by cleo
lions in Baltimore city and in the state,
while the results can be obtained. The
annual expense in both city and state
exceeds $500, 00Owithout any correspond
ing benefit. Mr. Stamford points out
the great good which could be accom-
plished by the expenditure of this vast
sum in road improvement or in extend
ing additional aid to the insane and
worthy poor The disturbance in bust
ness which is caused by annual elections,
Mr. Stanford says, could be reduced
one-half by biennial elections In order
to carry out Mr.. Stanford's suggestions
it would be necessary to extend for one
year at least the terms Of officials elect
ed under the annual election system.
Thus if the proposed amendments were
incorporated in the organic law of the
state Governor Crothers may serve five
instead of four years.