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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-04-05

In the selection of public officials and therefore
in determining the kind of government we shall have
the Primary Election is Of primary Importance. 1t is
OF greater Importance than the general election 1t is
probably true that the Primary the character of our
legislative body is at least three-fourths determined
The Primary Election is therefore the most important
election with which the voter has to do
Only "A Per Cent of Vote Cast at the Last Primaries
And yet the Primary is shamefuly dsregarded.
Ihe voters interest at the primary ought be in pro-
portion to the Importance of that event AS matter
of fact the voters interest has been at minimum ratl
er than at maximum The result has been "jack-
pot Legislature and the defeat Of temperance and 9th
er progressive measures At the Primary which nomi-
mated the Jack-pot legislature in 1908 less than 40
per Of the Of the state cast their ballots
At the Primary which nominated the last legislature
only A per cent Of the of the state was cast and
50 per cent recreant to its civic obligations There
can be no question that the lawabding, rght-ovng,
upright citizenship of Illinois can easily shape the
course of legislation of public administration by
being attentive it's duties at the Primary election
That is the fountainhead of power 1t is the source
from which proceeds either good or evil
Legislation Really Enacted at the Primary
The legislature must be selected at the Primary.
Temperance legislation, while formerly enacted in the
legislative session is in reality enacted the Primary
when the men chosen who to make up the
general assembly, In half of the senatorial districts
of the state at the coming Legislative Primary the
character Of the legislative delegations will be abso
1utely fixed, and the contest determined at the Pr-
mary. This then is the time above all others when
the voter should be at the polls
The Anti-Saloon League Observes and Records Can
ddates' Attitude on Temperance Legislation.
The liquor traffic by its persistent, omnpresent
and perncious activity in politics has tyrannized
the people, their laws and their political and civic
affairs For protection against these influences and
relief from this domination, Christian and temperance
voters of Illinois Of all political faiths have united in
the Anti-Saloon League which is their agency for the
protection of present temperance legislation and the
securing of additional. The League represents the
temperance forces at the state capitol, frames and
secures the presentation of that the temper
forces desire 1t observes and records the att
tude and conduct of legislators these and
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-04-05
Recommendations of Anti~Saloon League
with Respect to Legislative Candidates
tob devoted for atthe Primary Aprl9

IA AA~~A ! ~ IA
1t reports to its constituency upon legislative candi-
dates who have served in the general assembly, and
investigates and reports those who have not served
that the voters may know how to cast their ballots on
election day, best to protect home family and
community against the Entertainments of the liquor
traffic
April the Day. Don't Forget 1t.
The people of Illinois desire protect their homes
and property from the evils of the traffic in intoxicants
They desire that majority of the people in entire
county may have the right to abolish saloons. They
desire laws that will aid in the enforcement of restrc
tons against this evil. They desire the power within
their hands the saloon from the vicinity
of the homes where they live and rear their families
These things within the gift of the law-makng
body, and WHETHER THEY ARE TO BE Sc
CURED OR NOT DEPENDS LARGELY UPON
THE CHARACTER OF THAT BODY AS 1T
SHALL BE DETERMINED ON APRIL O. 1912
Candidates Who Have Past Favorable Record Deserve
First Claim to Your Support.
There certain important principles that must
be observed by the Anti-Saloon League in determining
its recommendations. Chief among these is the
ignition of candidates favorable legislative record
temperance measures should have first claim upon
the support OF the temperance people, 1t should
be forgotten that future depends upon
faithful recognition of faithful service A favorable
record is the best proof of right attitude and
mon honesty among declares that it should be
recognized and rewarded. 1t is circumstance
worthy Of careful consideration that the liquor inter
ests have widely declared their intention to defeat
every who voted for county local option in the
last Legislative session They have black listed these
men and wagng relentless warfare against them.
If the Christian citizenship of Illinois should permit
the liquor interests in this coming to defeat
men who have stood right this great question Of the
day. it would seriously handicap the forces Of right
in succeeding contests The liquor interests
have constantly declared that anti-saloon people do
stand by the who have stood by them. and this
has been their strongest argument in winning votes in
legislative fight The only substantial way in which
that argument be met is to to it that the
legislator who has voted right the temperance ques
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
MONDAY,
MAY 9Th, 1912,

at the polling places in the several Elec-
tion Districts in said county as follows :
DISTRICT No. /. (Costen's), in the
workshop formerly occupied by Harry
H. Hillman, in Pocomoke City.
DISTRICT No. 2. (Snow HID. in the
county voting house in Snow Hill.
DISTRICT No. 3, East Berlin), LIST
Precinct in the county voting house in
Berlin. I'd Precinct in the building of
Revedy j. Dennis adjoining his store
house in Ocean City.
DISTRICT No. 4, (Newark), in the
Odd Fellows Hall in Newark.
DISTRICT No. 5. Est. Martin's), in
the Office Of William Whaley. in Bishop
vile.
DISTRICT No. 6, (Couibourne). in
the county voting house in said district.
DISTRICT No. z, ,Atkinson's). in
the county voting house in said district.
DISTRICT No. 8, (Stockton), in the
barber shop Of King b. johnson in Stock
ton.
DISTRICT No. Q, West Berlin), in
the county voting house in Berlin.
Said Primary Election will be held for
the purpose of voting for Democratic
and Republican candidates for nomi-
nation for the Presidency Of the United
States also for delegates to the Re-
publican State Convention.
The polls will be open at o'clock a.
m. and close at 6 o'clock p. m.
Published by order Of the Board of
Election Supervisors of Worcester
County.
J. SAMUEL PRICE. Pres.
JOHN II. BLADES.
HARRY p. DALE.
Supervisors Of Election.
l.. J. KELLEY. Clerk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
Judges And Registration Officers

District No. Samuel M. Crockett.
Democratic Judge and Registration Off.
GER Fred c. Quinn. Republican Judge
and Registration Officer.
District No. Edwin H. Guthrie,
Democratic Judge and Registration Off
Ger. George w. Vincent, Republican
Judge and Registration Officer.
District No. 3-Precinct No. HAIRY
L. Palmer. Democratic Judge and Reg
Iistration Officer. Daniel w. Babcock,
Republican Judge and Registration Off
Ger. Precinct No. John Hagan, Dem
ocratic Judge and Registration Officer.
w. b. S. Powell. Republican Judge and
Registration Officer.
District No. 4-Francis Z. Collins.
Democratic Judge and Registration OFF,
Ger. Josiah NJ. Powell. Republican
Judge and Registration Officer.
District No. = William II. Collins,
Democratic Judge and Registration Off
Ger. Joseph l.. Davidson. Republican
Judge and Registration Officer.
District No. G. Willard S. Carmean.
Democratic Judge and Registration OFF,
Ger. John II. Truitt. Republican Judge
and Registration officer.
District No. I'll. Spence Catlin. DEM
ocratic Judge and Registration Officer.
w. p. Pope. Republican Judge and Reg
istration Officer.
District No. 8 John w. Payton. DEM
ocratic Judge and Registration Officer.
William +. Tull. Republican Judge and
Registration Officer.
District No. 9-Clarence w. Hanley,
Democratic Judge and Registration Off,
Ger. Milton NJ. Dale. Republican Judge
and Registration Officer.
Judges and Registration Officers are
hereby notified to appear before the
Board April 80, 1912. TO receive their
Registration Books and supplies.
BY order Of the Board of Election
Supervisors for Worcester County.
J. SAMEEL PRICE. Pres.
JOHN II. BLADES,
HARRY p. BALE,
Supervisors.
L. J. KELLEY, Clerk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
NOMINATION CERTIFICATES

In accordance with the Acts of Assem-
bly, made and provided, the following
persons have filed certificates for nomi-
nation with the Board Of Election Super
visors Of Worcester County as follows :
Theodore Roosevelt. of New York.
for the nomination by the Republican
party for President Of the United
States William Howard Taft, of Ohio,
for the nomination by the Republican
party for President of the United
States Champ Clark, Of Missouri, for
the nomination by the Democratic party
for President Of the United States
Judson Harmon, of Ohio, for the nomi-
nation by the Democratic party for
President Of the United States Wood
row Wilson, Of New Jersey, for the
nomination by the Democratic party for
President of the United States.
For Delegates to the Republican State
Convention X. Lee Hall. of Pocomoke
City: William S. Schooifield, of POGO
moke City James M. Wilson, Of Snow
Hill; George w. Truitt, Of Box Iron
Charles C. Mumford, of Berlin James
II. Vincent, of Pocomoke City: Edward
brough, of Snow Hill; four to be voted
for.
The names Of the aforegoing persons
will be placed upon the ballot Of their
respective parties to be voted at the
Primary Election to be held in Worces-
ter County. Maryland. on May 9Th, 1912,
between the hours of eight o'clock a. IN.
and six O'Clock p. m.
The following persons have duly filed
their certificates Of candidacy for the
nomination Of the Office Of delegates to
the Democratic State Convention:
John w. Station. of Snow Hill Marion
T. Hargis. of Snow Hill; w. Lee Carey,
OF Berlin; William E. Landlord. of Po-
comoke City. These candidates having
no opposition, their names will not ap-
pear on the official ballot Of the Demo
cratic party, and they need not be voted
for.
Published by order of the Board OF
Election Supervisors of Worcester Coun-
tv.
J. SAMUEL PRICE. Pres.
JOHN H. BLADES,
HARRY p. DALE.
Supervisors.
L. j. KELLEY, Clerk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
New Appointments and Changes
Of Election Officials and
Registration Officers

In the Third Election District, Pre-
cinct No. l. Harvey p. Pruitt has been
appointed Democratic Judge Of Election
in the place of John Hagan. transferred.
In the Third Election District. Pre-
cinct No. 2. John Hagan has been APP
pointed Democratic Judge and Registra-
ton Officer: William B. S. Powell, Re-
publican Judge and Registration Officer:
Harry G. Ludlum, Democratic Judge;
Daniel Trimper, Republican Judge: Ed
win p. Calhoun, Democratic Clerk; John
Scott, Republican Clerk.
In the Seventh Election District Will
liam p. Pope has been made Republican
Judge and Registration Officer in place
of William E. Ruark moved from the
District. William Wonnell has been
made Republican Clerk of Election in
the place of William p. Pope. trans
ferred.
All of the above named persons are
hereby notified to appear before the
Board of Election Supervisors on Tues
day. April Both, 1912, to qualify.
By order of the Board of Election Su-
pervisors for Worcester County.
J. SAMUEL PRICE. Pres.
JOHN II. BLADES,
HARRY p. DALE,
Supervisors.
l.. J. KELLEY. Clerk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
Judges And Clerks OF Election

District No. Edwin S. Hargis. Dem.
ocratic Judge. J. Frank Vincent. Repub-
lican Judge. Herman r. Parks, Demo
cratic Clerk. William c. Lambertson,
Republican Clerk.
District No. 2-Charles A. Clarke.
Democratic Judge. Stephen II. Wilson.
Republican Judge. Charles L. Johnson,
Democratic Clerk. William H. Petit,
Republican Clerk.
District No. 3. Precinct No. liar
vey p. Pruitt, Democratic Judge. Levin
D. Collins, Republican Judge. William
L. Holloway, Democratic Clerk. Charles
E. Davis. Republican Clerk.
District No. 3. Precinct No. 2-Har-
ry C. Ludlam. Democratic Judge. Dan'l.
Trimper, Republican Judge. Edwin p
Calhoun, Democratic Clerk. John Scott,
Republican Clerk.
District No. 4-Gordon B. Jones. DEM
ocratic Judge. George j. Powell. Sr.,
Republican Judge. Walter d. Bowen,
Democratic Clerk. Levin A. Conner,
Republican Clerk.
District No. 5-W. b. Morris, Demo-
cratic Judge. Josiah ID. Hudson, Re-
publican Judge. James L. Ryan. Dem
ocratlc Clerk. George A. Nelson, Re-
publican Clerk.
District No. civilian N. Sirman,
Democratic Judge. w. T. Parsons. Re-
publican Judge. w. S. Jones. Demo-
cratic Clerk. William X. Truitt. Re-
publican Clerk.
District No. Mat. J. Pusey, Demo-
cratic Judge. Edward d. Denston. Re
publican Judge. James f. West. Demo-
cratic Clerk. William Wonnell. Repub-
lican Clerk.
District No. S.--Charles w. Jones,
Democratic Judge. Clarence Z. Blades,
Republican Judge. James y. Besson,
Democratic Clerk. Aaron w. Webb,
Republican Clerk.
District No. 9.-Harry I. Davidson.
Democratic Judge. William Z. Baker,
Republican Judge. James p. Dale. Demo-
cratic Clerk. John A. Boggs, Republi-
can Clerk.
By order of the Board of Election
Supervisors for Worcester County.
J. SAMUEL PRICE. Pres.
JOHN II. BLADES.
HARRY p. DALE.
Supervisors.
L. J. KELLEY. Clerk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
Jersey pos.master cuts HIs Throat.

George Van Ness. postmaster and
proprietor of the grocery store nj
Chesterfield. near Bordentown. y H..
committed suicide by cutting his
throat at his home. Edwin Van Ness
n brother. committed suicide by hang
ing himself in barn at Hamilton
Square two weeks ago.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
Rhode IsIand For raft,

Ten delegates pledged to vote for
William II. Taft until released were
elected to the Chicago national con
vention by the Republicans Of Rhode
Island in convention assembled in
Providence. Colonel Roosevelt was
vigorously scored by Congressman Ut
ter. chairman of the convention.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
MARYLAND HIT BY TORPEDO
Cruiser Inside 6reakwater With De
cided List to Starhoard.

II Is reported in Los Angeles. Cal.
that the United States cruiser Mary
land was struck by a torpedo during
target practice.
The torpedo Is said to have pierced
one of the plates. flooding compart.
ment. The Maryland is inside the
breakwater and has a decided list to
starboard.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
$500. 600 Fire az CHICAGO.

Fire. starting from an explosion In
the basement. destroyed the five-story
plant OF the II. J. Heinz company in
Chicago. and spread to an adjoining
building occupied by 8. l.. Schwartz
& Co. causing loss Of nbou. $500
700.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
There are only two kinds of
habits GOOD and BAD....

GOOD habits are harder to acquire than Bad ones.
BAD habits more numerous and ALWAYS
hanging around ready be taken in and Cultivated
GOOD habits scarce-we have to hunt them up
dig them out queer pacescoax them to STAY with
IF GOOD HABITS easy to acquire it would
only be short time when every Of LUMBER MILL
WORK and SHINGLES in Worcester County (and else
where) would be user of our stock.
There is question about the USE Of OUR STOCK
being GOOD HABIT good many people decided
that long ago.
There many people in Berlin with GOOD
HABITS than there with BAD
In the next few years going to BEND every
energy to straighten out this habit business.
But understand whatever energy use to turn bad
habits into good ones. we're going to be honest and
straightforward about it.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
WEDNESDAY,
MAY LIST, 1912,

for the purpose Of revising the registra-
ton lists. by adding new voters. making
transfers, etc so that o fair aud full
opportunity may be afforded to all vo-
tiers, duly qualified to take part In the
primary election TO be held on the 9Th
day of May, 1912. Said Officers Of
Registration will hold their sittings as
follows:
In the First Election District. Co.'S
tons, at Pocomoke City, in the Office Of
the Worcester Democrat.
In the Second Election District, at
Snow Hill. in the county voting house.
In the Third Election District. EAST
Berlin) Precinct No /. IN the county
voting house In Berlin. Precinct No.
2. in the building owned by Reverdy
J. Dennis aud next TO his storehouse on
Baltimore Avenue. Ocean City.
In the Fourth Election District. New
ark, in Newark. in the store house Of
Harry w. Bowen.
In the Fifth Election District, st.
Martins. at Bishopville. in the Office Of
whaley & Company.
In the Sixth Election District. Coul-
bourn. ia the county voting house on
the Joseph Godfrey farm.
In the Seventh Election District, At
kinson's IN the county voting house in
said district.
In the Eighth Election District, Stock.
ton, in King b. Johnson's barber shop,
at Stockton.
In the Ninth Election District. West
Berlin, In the county voting house. at
Berlin.
Registration Officers will appear be-
fore the Board Tuesday. April Both. and
get their Registration Books and sup
plies.
To tine Voters Of the Third Election
District of Worcester County.
You are hereby notified that an Act
of the General Assembly Of Maryland.
1912. duly approved. provides for the
division of the Third East Berlin) Elec-
ton District into two voting precincts.
the dividing line between the two pre-
cincts being the Sinepuxent and Isle Of
Wight Bays.
Precinct No. l. comprises all of said
Election District west of said bays. and
the place Of registration for said Pre-.
cinct No. ! will be the county voting
house at Berlin near the Park Hotel.
Precinct No. comprises all Of said
Election District east of said bays. and
the place of registration for said Pre-.
cinct No. will be the vacant butcher
shop room owned by Reverdy j. Den.
mis- aud next TO his storehouse on Bal.
timore Avenue. in Ocean City.
J. SAMUEL PRICE. Pres.
JOHN II. BLADES,
HARRY p. DALE,
Board Of Election Supervisors.
L. J. KELLEY. Clerk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
Registration Notice.

Notice il hereby given that the OFF,
GERS Of Registration Of Worcester Coun.
ty will sit from eight o'clock A. NJ.
until eight o'clock p. NJ, on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
Municipal Election Notice

The qualified voters of Snow Hill, Md,
will please take notice that an election
will be beld in the Municipal Building.
Monday. May 9th. 1912, for the purpose
Of electing one person to serve as Mayor,
and three persons to serve as councilmen
to succeed w. ID. Corddry, Jr., and J.
Samuel Price. Chas. A. Clark and d. +.
Fooks. councilmen.
The polls will be open from to 6
O'Clock p. m.
W. D. C0RDDRY.
Mayor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE

To the Judges and Clerks Of Election.
and Voters Of Worcester County:
Notice is hereby given TO the Judges
and Clerks Of Election, and the qualified
voters of Worcester County, that Pri-
mary Election will be held
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
Citizens Meeting

All citizens Of Snow Hill who are in
terested in municipal government are
requested to meet on Thursday evening.
May End, at O'Clock p. m. at the Mu-
nicipal Building for the purpose of Sc
lecting candidates for Mayor and Coun-
cilmen, to be voted for at the election
to be held Monday. May 9Th, 1912.
Respectfully.
w. d. CORDDRY, Jr.. Mayor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27

P.esarIous Industry.
Ostrich feathers. dependent almost
entirely for their value upon the
fashions Of the day. are one Of the
most important products of Cape Col
pny.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27

State Of Maryland. Office Of the State Insurance
Department Baltimore. Nd. February ID. 1912.
thereby certify that the above IL \ true abstract
taken from the annual statement Of the Sun Life
Assurance Co. 81 Canada for the year ending
December 81. 1911. now on file In this Department.
WILLIAM MASON SHEHAN.
Insurance Commissioner.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27

L. J. KELLEY. Clerk.
The daily sentinel., 1912-09-24
BIG DENVER FIRMS WILL
GIVE NO MORE REBATES
Sentinel Special Service.


Denver, Sept, 2i-Apnreciating
the interest being taken in the Fes-
tival OF Mountain and Plain by the
citizens and merchants of Colorado
the Denver Retail Association has
gone on record that they will not
mako rebates to out Of town purchas-
ers visiting the fall carnival October
l . TO is. This. OF course, does not
Affect the reduced railroad rates an
nounced by the railroads which will
be in effect to bring Colorado resi-
dents to Denver to enjoy the week OF
tclly' mirth aud laughter
Heretofore The merchants had been
in the habit of rebating on the cost
of the purchasers transportation 10
Denver at the rate OF one mile of
transportation for each dollars worth
OF goods purchased in Denver When
the directors of the festival, who are
among the liveliest of the younger
business element pointed out the in
Justice of this practice the retailers
decided that while they could well
AFFORD to make the rebates, that il
would not be fair TO the merchants
OF Colorado towns to induce excess
siNe buying in Denver by such means.
The daily sentinel., 1912-09-24
IN
SALT LAKE CITY

The party of eminent EeograPhers
whom Grand junction viii entertain
Thursday morning for nearly FIVE
hours, is in Salt Lake City today.
They will spend three days in the
Mormon capital, arriving yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock and leaving
Wednesday evening.
Salt Lake has rendered them a
hearty welcome and will sec that
they are we'll entertained, as well us
given an opportunity to see tho un-
usual formations near that city.
The local program committee has
completed its work, and will be ready
to run the party over the valley in
quick time,
The daily sentinel., 1912-09-24

Rex Barber, king of Colorado BIZ
cycle riders, is in prime condition
for the great bicycle marathon We'd
nosday afternoon at the fair grounds.
He is picked as the winner by the
majority of local people; but will
have all he can do to overcome the
handioaps of the other riders who
will start ahead of him. Rex will
start at the scratch, along with the
rider from Salt Lake City. who, il is
reported, will be Floyd Mcpherson,
4 saucer rider of great ability He
is expected in the city tomorrow
morning
The riders who will compete havo
nearly all had experience in racing
and know how TO ride first-class
track race. One young man-Paul
Knight, aged 16-will ride his first
race Wednesday. lie will be the
Tirst man to start.
The above picture of the present
state champion, Rex Barber, was re-
Gently taken and shows his prime
The riders who are cN-
uected to worry Rex are Arthur
The daily sentinel., 1912-09-24
NEW SAL VAT|0N
ARMY OFFICERS
ARRIVE IN CITY

Adiutanl and Mrs. Pierce DOweu
arrived this morning from Butte,
Mont, where they have been station-
ed In charge OF the salvation Army
work for tic past several months.
They Will succeed Capt William Sa-
Sert and wife OF this city.
Captain Sagert has not yet received
his orders, and does not know rs yet
whore he viii be transferred. he
will probably leave early in October.
a welcome meeting for the new
Ing, but friends of the army are
uged to call at the hall at any time
and meet the new corps officers.
Captain and Mrs. Sagert have many
friends who will hear of their re-
moyal with regret.