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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-06
Record Crowd Fills
Washington.
NO HITCH IN CEREMONY
Everything Passes of Accord
Ing to Schedule.

Washington. March An the pres
ence of a mighty con~ourse of people
William Howard Taft. of Ohio. swore
to preserve, protect and defend the
constitution OF the United States"
and By SO doing became the twenty
seventh president of the United States.
Immediately after the administra-
ton OF the oath TO Mr.. Taft by Chief
Justice Fuller the new president deliv-
cred his inaugural address to the
crowds that filed the plaza In front
of the east portico OF the capitol. He
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-06
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 per-
sonal estate of
ERNEST J. FIGGS,
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 September. 1909. They may
otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefits of the said estate. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested
TO make immediate payment. Given
under my hand this 2Sd day of February.
1909.
BETTE w. FIGGS.
Administrative.
Test: EDWARD p. DAVIS,
Feb. 27-3t. Register of Wills.
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PROPOSALS
FOR CONSTRUCTSNG a WATER
WORKS SYSTEM avn an ELEC-
TRsC LIGHT SYSTEM FOR THE
MAYOR avn COUNCIL or BERLIN
Berlin. Md. March I'd. 1909.

bernn, mu., mdTcH "a, loV5.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be re-
ceived by the Mayor and Council of
Berlin until 2 O'Clock p. M, March
25th, 1909, to remain open for accept
ance or rejection for two calendar
months, at the option Of said Mayor
and Council, for the construction and
completion of Water Works System
and an Electric Light System in Berlin.
Maryland.
All proposals must be sent in sealed
envelopes addressed to the said Mayor
and Council, and should be marked
Proposal. To be Opened March 25th,
1909, at o'clock, p. M"
Further information may be had upon
application to Dodge & Day. Engineers.
Washington Building, 608 Chestnut st. I.
Philadelphia. Pa, or said Mayor and
Council.
Specifications and drawings may be
inspected in the Office of the Engineers,
or they will be sent by said Mayor and
Council on deposit of ten dollars, which
will be refunded at the time the specifi-
cations and drawings are returned.
WORK TO BE PERFORMED.
The work to be performed is divided
into seven divisions in the specifications.
which may be bid on separately or col
lectively. The Mayor and Council of
Berlin desires to enter into as few con-
tracts as possible, and preference will
be given to proposals covering the great
est number of divisions of the work.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF BERLIN. MD.
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CASToRTA z A.
Bear. .h. 1Ihs Kind You Have Always Bought
s's,s'''' :; EHzzzZx

Every farmer should have some
writing paper and envelopes printed
with the name Of the farm and himself
thereon. 1t is cheaper than buying
blank paper and envelopes in small
quantities and gives an impression Of
to the farmer using such
stationery. Call in and see samples at
the MESSENGER Office when you are in
town. You viii be surprised at the
cheapness of printed stationery.
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spoke tor nearly an hour. and then.
turning to his escort, signifled his
readiness to leave the scene of the in
auguration for the White House, his
official residence during the coming
four years.
A way was cleared for the new pres
ident, and, entering his carriage and
escorted by his cavalry guard. he was
driven down Pennsylvania avenue to
the executive mansion. From the
curbs to the house fronts and on the
face of the buildings nothing could be
seen of the avenue for the mile that
lies between the capitol and the White
House but mass of iammed human
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-06
SATURDAY, March 9th, 1909.

at or about the hour of 2 o'clock p. M,
all that farm or tract of land situate
and lying on the county road leading
from Salisbury to Snow Hill, in Atkin-
sons District in Worcester County,
Maryland, adjoining the property of
Elizabeth Bounds and others, and con-
tanning los acres of land, more or less.
1t being the farm whereon the late
Whitta +. Bounds resided at the time
of his death. and which was devised to
him by his father, Jones Bounds. by
his last will and testament duly of
record among the testamentary records
of said Worcester County.
This property is improved by two
story dwelling and necessary out-build-
ings all of which are in good condition.
TERMS OF SALE:
One third cash on the day of sale and
the balance in two equal annual INSTALL
ments from the day of sale. with in.
terest from the day of sale, with bond
and security to be approved by the
trustee.
ROBERT +. DUER,
Trustee.
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Order NiSi.
John w. Briddell and wife.
Mary E. Mills, ct a

Mary E. Mills, ct al. ,
In the Circuit Court for Somerset Coun-
ty. No. 2443 Chancery, January Term.
1909
ORDERED that the property mention
ed in these proceedings. made and re.
ported by Robert F. Duer, be ratified
and confirmed. unless cause to the con-
trary thereof be shown on or before the
10th day of March next; provided,
copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed in Worcester Coun-
ty once in each of three successive
weeks before the 10th day Of March
next.
The report states the amount of sales
to be $450.00.
S. FRANK DAsHIELL. Clerk.
True Copy, Test:
S. FRANK DAsHIELL. Clerk.
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O. NJ. Purnell Co.
Real Estate & Insurance Agents,
SNOW HILL, MD.


The druggists have already been sup
piled with the Peruna almanac for 1909.
In addition to the regular astronomical
matter usually furnished in almanacs,
the articles on astrology are very attrac-
tive TO most people. The mental char
acteristics of each sign are given with
faithful accuracy. A list of lncky and
unlucky days will be furnished to those
who have our almanacs. free of charge.
Address The Peruna Co.. Columbus, o.
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All HaIlOWS P. E. Church.

Holy Communion, 7.45 A. M, every
Sunday except the first of each month.
Sunday School. 1000 A. NJ. Morning
prayer and sermon, II A. M. Evening
prayer and address, 7.30 p. M.
Fridays, 7.30 p. M.
All Holy days. Holy Communion, 7.45
A. M.
REV. ALEXANDER M. RICH.
Rector.
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ROBERT +. DUER, Attorney at Law.
Princess Anne, Md.
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

BY virtue of decree of the Circuit
Court for Somerset County. passed on
the 4th day of February. 1909, in which
Ota F. Bounds and Wife are plaintiffs
and Jennie J. Briddell and others are
defendants, the undersigned will sell at
public auction in front of the Court
House in Snow Hill. Maryland, on
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ROBERT F. DUER, Attorney at Law,
Princess Anne. Md.
TRUSTEES SALE
OR VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

BY virtue of decree of the Circuit
Court for Worcester County, passed on
the twenty-fifth day of February. 1909.
in cause in which James 7. Owens
and wife are plaintiffs and Levin II.
Brittingham and others are defendants.
the undersigned will sell at public auc-
tion in front of the Court House in Snow
Hill. on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-06

Under and by virtue of the power con-
tanned in mortgage from Elijah f.
Marshall and wife to Alfred c. Ham
cock, dated October 81, 1906, recorded
among the land records of Worcester
County in Liber F. H. p. No. 26. folios
l59 and 160, which was subsequently
assigned to the undersigned for fore
closure. which will appear by reference
to the same. default having been made
in the payment of the debt secured by
said mortgage. the undersigned assignee
will offer for sale at public auction, in
front of the Hotel, in Stockton, Mary
land. on
Thursday, March 18th, 1900
at or about four o'clock p. M. all that
lot or parcel of land. together with the
improvements thereon situate in Stock
ton Worcester County, Md, on the
South side of the County road leading
from Stockton to Pocomoke City, being
the same property which was conveyed
to said Elijah E. Marshall by deed from
a certain Clarence l.. Anderson and wife.
reference to which more particular
description will appear.
Title papers at the expense of pur-
chaser.
Terms of sale: CASH.
l.. PAUL EWELL,
ASSIGNEE
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L. PAUL EWELL, Solicitor
SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
IN STOCKTON MARYLAND.

IN STOCKTON. MARYLAND.
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l.. PAUL EWELL, Solicitor
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Fish Laws OF Worcester Co.
Published by Authority Of
H. F. Harmonson, the State
Game Warden.

Only actual residents Of the State
shall catch clans or terrapin. or haul
for or catch fish with any seine of any
description, in the waters of Sinepuxent
Bay or its tributaries within limit of
said county. Penalty: forfeiture of
boats. nets. etc, and fine of $40 to $50.
Local Code, Art. "a, Sec. 179.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07

taneous promises OF that aid which
brings the world closer together In
times OF great calamity Great Britain
France and Russia have sent their war
ships quick as a flash of the tele'
graph could carry the orders to lend
assistance to the stricken cities. Re-
lief funds have already been started
and hundred ships and trains are on
their way carrying supplies and re-en'
forcements to the south. Rome, Milan,
Florence, Naples and other cities are
sending physicians, police and firemen,
Described by Naval officer.
At the time OF the earthquake the
torpedo boat Sappho was lying in the
harbor OF Messina and one OF the OH.
GERS told Of the occurrences, as fol,
lows:
AT half-past FIVE In the morning the
sea suddenly became terribly agitated,
seeming literally to pick up our boat
and shake 1t. Other craft nearby were
similarly treated and the ships looked
like bits of cork bobbing about In a
tempest. Almost Immediately tidal
wave of huge proportions swept across
the strait, mounting the coasts and
carrying everything before II. Scores
of ships were damaged and the Hun.
garian mail boat Andrassy parted her
anchors and went crashing into other
vessels. Messina bay was wiped out
and the sea was soon covered with
masses of wreckage, which was car.
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ried off in the arms of the recedlng
waters"
King and Queen Go TO Sicily.
King Victor Emmanuel and the
queen, who left for the scene OF the
calamity, reached Naples last night
and proceeded at once TO Sicily. A
large number OF people saw their
majesties depart from Rome and one
among the number of deputies at the
station observed to the king: "The
presence OF your majesty will suffice
to console the stricken population"
The king turned sharply upon the
speaker and said abruptly: Don't
talk nonsense"
Horrible Scenes In the Ruins.
The work Of rescue at Messina, ac-
cording to the meag9r details received
here, presented narrowing scenes.
Hundreds Of people were pinned under
walls and rafters alive, but terribly
injured. for 30 hours. One OF the res
cuers found under the ruins Of house
five children, alive, byt unable to
speak, clinging around the corpse Of
their mother In some cases heroic
rescuers met death in the falling de-
bris. In one house 20 persons sus.
pended on the fifth floor and unable
to reach the street because the lower
floors had been torn away, were res
cued with a rope by a sailor. Six
III
to loot the Bank of Sicily, where cash
amounting to half a million dollars
lay in plain view.
Officials Give Sveeor.
The pope has telegraphed the arch.
bishops of Palermo and Catani& and
the bishops Of Miletto and Catanzaro
expressing his sorrow over the APP
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pailing calamity and ordering the say.
ing OF prayers. He asks also what
money Is required as he desires to
contribute funds TO cope with the situ.
alton.
Premier Giolitti has appointed ma
uonal committee to organize succor
Tor the unfortunates, The president
OF the organization is the duke OF
Aosta. The king has made generous
contribution to the relief fund Min.
lister OF Public Works Bertollnl and
Minister OF Justice Orlando have left
Rome for Sicily, Sig. Orlando Is a
Sicilian
Lasted Only Twenty.Three Seconds.
A report Of technical observations
from the observatory at Messina says
the earthquake lasted for 2S seconds
only. 1t was accompanied by remark
able atmospheric phenomena. The
surcharged air was filed with sparks
and flashes of flame which fiared up
until the heavens seemed afire. The
crest of the earth appeared suddenly
TO drop. These phenomena were fol.
lowed by distinct lateral oscillations
that threw the panlc-strlcken people
of their feet as they rushed to the
streets.
Straits of Messina All Changed.
Reports indicate that the geography
of the Straits of Messina has been 30
changed as to cause apprehension OF
serious commercial and strategic din.
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ated." Little by, little some idea of tie
indescribable horror at MessinR was
obtained from these unfortunates.
They declare that thousands OF de.
mented survivors are still wandering
about among the ruins OF the city. a
wounded soldier said;
"The spectacle was terrifying be.
yond words. Dante's Inferno gives
you but faint idea as to- what hap.
pened Monday morning at Messina.
The first shock came before the sun
had risen. II shook the city to its very
foundations. Immediately the houses
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culties. II is believed that navigation
has become extremely dangerous, In
which case the Notifications on which
the government In recent years spent
large sums will be useless. The famous
whirlpool of Charybdis II Is said, has
shifted It's position.
Desperate calls have been made
from Rome to Messina, but these re-
main unanswered and fears are en-.
tertained that Fort Spuria, near Mes
sina, has been destroyed, as the wire.
less station installed there Is one Of
the most powerful in Italy and is evil
IDENTIFY not working.
American Consul and Wife Ole.
Washington. That Arthur s..
Cheney, American consul at MegslDa,
Sicily, and his wife lost their lives
in the earthquake disaster which dey.
astated that city Monday, is indicated
by all official dispatch received last
night by the state department from
Stuart Lupton, American vice-c consul
at Messina.
The following dispatch came via
Malta, Maltese Islands. in the Mediter-
raneRn, being received there by wire
less from Messlna by Consul William
II. Gale, and transmitted by him to the
state department:
The Messina consulate destroyed
and consul and wife supposed to be
dead.--Lupton.
Arthus s. Cheney Is native OF I'LL
nois, but was appointed consul at Mes
sina from Connecticut August 10. 1907.
Stuart Lupton, who Is from Tennessee,
was only recently appointed vice and
deputy consul at Messfna and had just
arrived at his post, succeeding II.
PIERCE, an Italian.
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began to crumbIe. Those OF US who
were not killed at once made our way
over undulatng floors to the street.
Beams were crashing down through
the rooms, and the stairs were equally
unsafe.
II found the streets blocked by fallen
houses. Balconies, chimneys, bell tow
ers. entire walls had been thrown
down. From every side OF me arose
the screams and meanings of the
wounded. The people were half mad
with excitement and fear. Most OF
them had rushed OUT in night clothes,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07
LAME BACK PRESCRIPTION

The increased use of "Toris" for
lame back and rheumatism Is causing
considerable discussion among the
medical fraternity. 1t isFan almost In
fallible cure when mixed with GER
tain other ingredients and taken prop
erly. The following formula Is eifec-
tive: ITO one-half pint OF good
whiskey add one ounce of Toris Com
pound and one ounce Syrup sarsapa-
rilla Compound. Take in tablespoon
full doses before each meal and be-
fore retiring"
Toris compound is product OF the
laboratories OF the Globe Pharmaceu-
teal Co.. Chicago, but II as we'll as the
other ingredients can be had from any
good druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07
HoRRIaLE SCENES IN MEssiNA.
Wounded Soldier Gives Vivid Dsserip
ton Of the Earthquake.

Catania. Earthquake refugees are
pouring into Catania by trains, steam
ers and automobiles. They are half
naked and stupefed with terror and
suffering. Some of them appear almost
insane from the horrors through which
they have gone. In the beginning they
could only babble "Messina has been
devastated; the city has been annihi.'
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07
Envy.

Julius Caesars literary attainments
were truly wonderful" said the stu
dent.
"Oh. don't know" answered the
disconnected youth with inky fingers.
Anybody could get his stun published
with a pull like julius Caesars. -
Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07
RoosEvELT's MESSAGE.

"AIs Majesty vittorio Emman-
uel, Rome:
"With all my countrymen !
am appalled, by the dreadful ca
lamity which has befallen your
country. offer my sIneerest
sympathy. American National
Red Cross has Issued appeals
for contributions for the suffer.
ers and notified me that they
will Immediately communicates
with the italian Red Cross.
"Theodore Roosevelt"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07
Horse Apiece.

Men laugh whole lot about WON.
en- arguing In the street car about
which one shall gay the car fare. but
those same men will spend half an
hour shaking dice Ia see which one
shall buy the cigars.-Detroit Free
Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07
A Determined Maid.

Il think she'd accept any man who
would propose"
THAT amt what scares me. I'm
afraid she'll accept me whether pro.
pose or not."--Cleveland Leader.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07
IN. Idea Iof GETTING Work,

Kind Old IAdy-Have you ever
made an effort to get work?
i Beggar-Yesi ma'am. Last month !
cot work for twp members OF my fam.
lily. but neithet of them would take
lt.--Illustrated Bits.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07
Daily Thouoht.

Efforts to be permanently useful
must be uniformly joyous-a spirit all
sunshine--gracefu from every glad
ness, because bright-Carlyle.
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A kuspIeIon.

higgins says ne Is an idealist"
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne; but
am afraid that be Ia one of those who
iaGsye. that the irst test OF an ideal,
ut tE to be idle&
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07

Kind Old Lady-Have you ever
made an effort to get work?
Beggar---Yes, ma'am. Last month I
got work for two members OF my fam.
lily, but neither of them would take II.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07
A Distinction.

When Bill Burns first struck Wash
ington he stopped at one OF the hotels.
Finding the expense would not be so
great at boarding house, he packed
up his belongings and set forth.
A couple OF weeks afterward, Muir.
ply Of the Athletics said he heard he
was living at boarding house,
You heard wrong" replied Bill.
I'm boarding In a boarding house,
Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07

Papa, why do brides wear long
vells?"
ITO conceal their satisfaction, pre-
sumo, my son" Smart Set.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07
HUNDRED THOUSAND DIE
IN "A WFUL EARTHQUAKE
Seismic Shocks, Tidal Waves and Fires DeUasate Mes
sinn Reggie and Scores Of Other Cities
and 7oDns of CaLnbria.

Horrible Stricken District Described BY Witnesses
Sympathy and Aid King Sicily
the
Terrible
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07

Many man with wheels thinks he
IL the whole political machine,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07

homestcader to 800 acres 100 free and 100 to
be purchased at $500 per acre. These lands
arc in the grain raising area. where mixed farming
Is also carried on with unqualified success. a
railway viii shortly be built TO tiudson Bay, bring
ing the words markets thousand miles nearer
these whesi-6elds, where schools and churches
are convenient. climate excellent. railways close to
all settlements, and local markets good.
TT would take time to asslmilate the reveia-
lions that IA visit 20 the great empire lying to
the North of us unfoided at every turn"
GorresponJerce of a National Editor, Fpho busted
Western Canada IN August, 1908.
Land, may also be purchased from railway and
land companies at low price, and on easy terms
For pamphlets, maps and information as to
low railway rates, apply 10 Superintendent
of immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or ths
authorized Canadian Government Agent:
Q. 7. HOLMES. DIS Jaekson ST.. 81. Paul. ninn.; 90
BEHNETr. SOL New York Lie Blas.. Omaha. nsA.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07

ONLY ONE "BRoMO oUINISE"
That Is LAXATIVE HROMO QUlNINH. Look foJ
he signature OF " w, GROVE, Used the World
'ver to Cure Cold In One Day 2Oc,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07
JUST DOUBLE
800 ACRES INSTEAD
OF 160 ACR ES

As further Involvement
to settlement Of the
wheat-raising lands Of
Western Canada, the
Canadian Government
has increased the area
fhnf NAV be taken hv n
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07

HIS IDEA OF GETTING WORK.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-01-07
All Nations Offer Aid.

The hands OF all the nations have
been extended to Italy in her afliction.
From rulers have come messages OF
coincidence and from the people spon-