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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
Tomato crop Prospects

A meeting of the Tri-State Packers
Association was held in Wilmington,
Delaware, last Thursday. Owing to
the press of home business the attend
ance was small.
The secretary, Mr.. c. NJ. Dashiell. of
Princess Anne, had sent out 250 inquir-
les as to the condition of the tomato crop
in the three States, and the replies in
dicated the present prospect to be 75 per
cent. of full crop. 1t was the opinion
also that the crop would be late and
that the pack would not be fully under
way before September. Much. it is
thought. will depend upon weather con-
ditions during August and the early
part of September.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
Government Crops Report

A special crop report issued by the
Department Of Agriculture makes the
following estimates:
Condition OF crops August /:
Corn, so per cent. Of normal. compar-
ed with s2.s. the l0-year average; spring
wheat, 904 per cent. as against 1913,
the l0-year average; oats, 90. per cent.
compared with si4. the l0-year average.
Yields per acre of crops:
Corn. 26.0 bushels, compared with
four-year average Of q. bushels: win
ter wheat preliminary estimate). i5.l
bushels, compared with 1876: spring
wheat, Is | bushels. compared with 1874.
All wheat, l5.l. compared with lac;
oats, 3l9. compared with 2S.4.
Total production of crops, in millions
of bushels:
Corn, 2.sli. against 1881 last year.
Winter wheat. 800, against 430.
Spring wheat, 900. against 1871.
All wheat. ESQ, against 62l.
Oats. 1907, against 922.
Quality of winter wheat is 30. 7,against
92. o last year.
The amount Of oats remaining on
farms August is estimated at 3.S per
cent. of last years crop. or about 34.-
s72, 900 bushels, as compared with 67,-
1893, 900 bushels on August |, 1911.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
Real Estate Transfers.

Chester C. Holloway from Archer c.
Holloway and Martha 4. Holloway, his
wife, tract of land known as the "Ham-
mond Homestead" containing 263 acres,
| rood and % perches. more or less, on
the east side of the county road leading
from Snow Hill to Queponco. and also
part of the "Showell" lands. Con-
sideration, $40, etc.
David w. Hancock from l.. j. Hous-
ton Company, tract Of land commonly
called "Salley's Neglect" and Tran
sylvania, containing about ~ acres.
more or less, in the Eighth Election Dis
trict. Consideration, $40, etc.
Gordon w. Adkins from James b.
Townsend and Lillian NJ. Townsend. his
wife, tract of land containing so acres,
more or less, on the county road lead
ing from Girdletree to Stockton. Con-
sideration, $1,000.
Charles Z. Glass from L. Paul Ewell
and Lille Powell Ewell. his wife, real
estate on the southwest side of Maple
street, in Pocomoke City. Considera-
tion, sl0O. etc.
Elijah A. Perdue from Sallie B. Cow
ington ct al. lot on the line of the D.
NJ. g. v. Railroad. and fronting on Hill
Street. in Snow Hill. Consideration,
$40, etc.
Elton ]. Reid from Clarence l.. Ander-
son and Luella Anderson. his wife, real
estate containg "a acres of land. more or
less. in the Eighth Election District, on
the north side of the county road lead
ing from Homes Mill to Remson's
Chapel. Consideration. SIPS.
William W. Burbage from Horace +.
Harmonson and Virginia L. Harmonson.
his wife. property on William Street, in
Berlin. Consideration, $1,000.
George w. Henderson from John 7.
Keas and Lizzie Whaley Keas. his wife.
ct al. property containing about acres.
more or less, in the Fifth Election Dis
trict. Consideration, $50.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
Parcels Post Plans.

Washington. Aug. IL. Without a
word of debate the Senate on Monday
adopted the Bourne-I,ristow parcels
post provision in the Postoffice Appro.
priation bill.
The Bourne Bristow plan would divide
the country into eight zones. Within a
SO. mile radius the rate would be fixed at
five cents for the first pound and three
cents for each additional pound of fourth
class matter. A graduate rate to cover
the other zones would increase to IL
cents pound in the eighth zone, cover
ing points more than l,s00 miles apart.
The House provision outlined straight
i2-cent rate on parcels weighing up to
ll-pounds.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
No More Public Drinking CUPS

Tho dav NJ the old fashioned drinking
cun in This state Mt least. il over.
Thnrsdav the state Roard ~ Health
a. ;ss morthiv meeting decreed that
Sa,,;nn;nsr ~ ;n;media,alv ali those who
a,lsmad = .common dr;nk;ng cmn" m he
nssd in .nublic nlaces" would be fined
N comnliance with an act passed by the
,ns. T., .vIm ,ar;siasnrs A. the Same time the
nS".S ,as. ~ iasnod % q a..con,ron dr;nk;n cnn"
Ud oUd n.hl;c nIaces DR. Marshall I.
Dr. p.;.df sacr.tarv of tho hoard stated
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
GreenbaCkviIle and Franklin
CITY News.

Miss Edna Bunting. of Wachapreague,
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. J. I. Hill.
Mr.. Clay Esther and sister, Miss Rosa,
have returned home from an extended
trip in Virginia.
Miss Daisy Jones, of Girdletree, is
the guest of Miss Erma Jones.
Miss Lois Bundick, of Virginia. is the
guest of Miss Zena Ardis.
MIR Hirons. Of Salisbury Business
College, is in town this week. enrolling
students forthe coming year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellen Ward. of POGO
moke City, have been the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. c. F. Trader.
Miss Hilda Catlin. of Crisfield, is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Charles Crowley.
DIR. H. C. Mallory has returned from
a trip to Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Richardson. of
Baltimore. are visiting friends in town.
Mr.. Leslie Mason. of Wilmington, is
visiting her parents. MIR. and Mrs.
Hillary Mason.
Mr.. James A. Redden. of Whining
ton. visited friends in town this week.
Miss Maude Hancock, Of Connecticut.
is visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. Blanche Mason and son, Elwood,
of Philadelphia. are visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. M. +. Selby.
Mr.. Elmer Hill. of West Virginia. is
home on visit to his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. I. Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
Wilson will Not Stump

Notwithstanding what other Presi-
Dental candidates may do. Governor
Woodrow Wilson will not stump the
country in his campaign for the Presi-
dency and will indulge in no personali-
ties.
The governor has declared that he
would make no extensive tours or back
platform speeches. but would follow a
of scheduled addresses which
has yet to be arranged by the national
campaign committee. These engage
ments would be based, he said. on calls
from various States, and his addresses
would treat Of campaign subjects. not
persons.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
Boat For SheIIfiSh Board

The handsome motorboat Katherine
has been leased by the shellfish Com
mission from Mr.. Vernon Codd, of Bal
timore, for the use of Chief Engineer
Earle and the field forces of the COM
mission. The boat is So feet long and
is equipped with 25-horsepower gaso.
line engine. She has sleeping quarters
for five persons. The Katherine was
put in commission Thursday. last and
will be used first in the waters of Som
erset and Wicomico counties.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
SAMUEL II. TOWNSEND.
Attorncy-at Law. Snow Hill. Maryland
Assignee's Sale
OF
Valuable Real Estate.

By virtue Of power Of sale contained
in mortgage from John A. Fassett and
Julia l.. Fassett, his wife. to the Berlin
Building aud Loan Association Of Ber.
lin. Maryland. a corporation duly Gre
ated and existing under the laws OF the
State Of Maryland. dated the 9Th day
Of March. A. D., 1906. recorded among
the land records Of Worcester County.
in Liber +. II. p. No. %. folios 2l0. ct
seq. which has been duly assigned to
Samuel II. Townsend for the purpose
Of foreclosure. there having been a de-
fault in complying with the terms Of
said mortgage. the undersigned Samuel
II. Townsend assignee Of said mortgage.
will sell at public sale to the high
est bidder in front of the Atlantic Hotel,
in the town Of Berlin. Worcester Coun-
~, Maryland. ON
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17

Easton Star Democrat
A traction engine on the State road
near John Callahan's sank deeply in the
dirt on the side Of the road last Friday
and in trying to get out tore up con-
siderable portion of the macadam. being
estimated by the State engineer at $500.
This should call attention TO the fact
that engines with cleats on their wheels
are not allowed on the State roads. II
is believed the State, which has juris-
diction over this road, will attempt to
recover for the damage done by the
engine.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
Road Notice--B Bishop.
vile District.

Notice is hereby given that we, the
undersigned, and others intend to petit
tion the County Commissioners of Wor-
cester County to open a county road
from the East line Of the land of John
G. Shockley, running by and with the
old road as it now is to the bay. to the
landing commonly known as the Harbor
Landing. in the Fifth Election District
of Worcester Comfy.
(Signed) JOHN G. SHOCKLEY.
r. KUSHELA.
l.. J. BUNTING.
J. A. MORRIS.
JOSEPH HICKMAN.
FRANK PALMER,
ID. F. HICKMAN.
(aug l7-4t) And Others.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17

The COW with a jag is the latest dis
coverv by the Department of Agricul-
ture.
A Virginia husbandman, alarmed by
the indecorous performances of an ordi-
narily perfectly mild animal after
munching ration of ensilage. appeal
ed to the department.
Investigation revealed that the
"bossy" had feasted on fermented corn
stalks, and had gotten drunk on raw
bourbon whiskey.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
Somerset Democrats at Work

Prominent Democrats representing
five election districts of Somerset county
met in Princess Anne Monday afternoon
and organized Wilson and Marshall
Progressive Democrat Club. The meet
ing was called to order by Weston Starr.
who made stirring address for the
Democratic candidate.
Former States Attorney Henry J.
Waters was elected president Of the
club, and Charles b. Morris. OF Princess
Anne. was made secretary and treasurer.
An executive committee Of five was
appointed to take up the organizing Of
Wilson clubs throughout the county.
On August "a il is proposed TO hold a
big Wilson rally.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
300 Additional Pages To
Print New Laws

The laws of Maryland for the year
1912, now in the hands of the binders.
will cover about 1900 pages, or nearly
800 pages more than they did two years
ago. This is Indicative of the way leg
isiation mostly local and unimportant
piles up at Annapolis.
Ever since the Legislature adjourned
the State Printer has been at work on
the laws. Most of the acts go into
effect from the date the governor signs
them, though the public does not for
months have the opportunity to read
them.
Owing to the time required to fold
the printed sheets it will be fully two
weeks before the delivery of the bound
volumes is begun. At that time most
Of the acts will have been in effect four
months. However. the delay Is about
the same as it has been for many years.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
Whatcoat N. {. Church.

Preaching Sunday at 1890 O'Clock,
a. m. Sunday School at H.. 80 O'Clock.
Twilight services at 100 clock, .. m,
led by chorus of fifty voices. Young
Peoples Glass Monday evening at 7.30
o clock. Prayer meeting Wednesday
evening at 8.
Ladies' Aid Society the first Tuesday
night in each month. Young Peoples s
Aid Society the second Monday night in
each month. Official meeting the first
Monday night in each month. Seats
free, all cordially invited.
j. Easley, Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court for Worcester County, Maryland,
letters Parliamentary on the personal
estate of
THOMAS PURNEIL. of Benz. COL.
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 25th
day Of February, 1918. They may other
wise by law be excluded from all hene-
fits of the said estate. All persons in
debted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment. Given un-
der my hand this nth day of August,
1912.
JOHN S. AYDELOTTE.
Executor
Test EDWARD p. DAVIS,
(aug. 1880 Register of Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
Swift's Fertilizers

Mr. Il. ]. Barnes. of Kings Creek.
SAYS: 81 used Swift's Fertilizer on my
wheat last fall, and | got better results
from it than ever got from any other
fertilizer. will use Swift's again this
fall" can refer you also to Mr..
Herbert Mason and other prominent
farmers in and around Snow Hill who
have used Swift's goods. For further
particulars address me. James S. Clogg,
Pocomoke City. Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
SATURDAY,
August 18th, A. D. 1912

Al : " 0A<VOh s8.
the following described real estate. to
wit:
lst.-All those pieces or parcels Of
ground aud premises, situated on the
suburbs of the town Of Berlin, Worces.
ter County. Maryland. in the Third
Election District OF said county. con-
tanning one and one-fifth acres OF land.
more or less; IL being the same real es.
tate, which was conveyed to the said
John A. Fassett by deed from Mary
Bell, ON the 2sth day Of January. A. ID.
1878. recorded among the land records
Of Worcester County, in Liber l. I. M.
No. q. folios 25 aud 20.
2nd.-All that ground contiguous 10
the first named. and adjoining the Julia
A. Adkins real estate on the south. and
on Flower Street. or the street running
from Bay ST. 10 Sc. Paul's NJ. E.Church.
colored. containing 2 acres. 3 roods. and
"a poles OF land. more or less. and Is the
same real estate granted to the said
John A. Fassett by deed from Cyrus w.
Jarvis and wife. by deed dated the 10th
day OF March. 4. D.. 1882, recorded
among the land records Of Worcester
County in Liber l. T. NJ. No. o. folios
81 and 22.
TERMS OF SALE.-CASH.
SAMUEL II. TOWNSEND.
tjy 20-ts) Assignee OF Mortgagee,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17

One Of the most common ailments that
hard working people are afflicted with
is lame back. Apply Chamberlain s
Liniment twice day and massage the
parts thoroughly at each application,
and you will get quick relief. For sale
by all dealers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
House For Rent.

For rent for balance of this year. or
for year 1913. the house on Hill Street.
where reside. Has fourteen rooms.
and good location for boarders. Will
rent furnished, or unfurnished. Apply
to B. j. ESHAM,
(aug l7-tf) Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
the
Veterinary Science Association
Established 1885.
Head Office London. Canada

The greatest organization in the world
for the farmer and stockowner. Are
YOU a member? II not, why not ? No
farmer, stockowner or poultryman can
afford to be without the advantages
this Associations offers. A membership
means the saving of many dollars year
~. For full particulars and information
consult the Associations druggists at
Snow Hill, p. ID. Cottingham 4 Co., or
write HORACE q. HASTINGS.
Mgr. Peninsula Branch Office
Laurel, Del.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-17
TUESDAY,
AUGUST Goth, 1912,

AT = O'Clock Il. NJ,
All that parcel Of land in the Second
Election District Of said County. ON the
county road leading from Mt. Wesley
70 Cedartown. occupied by certain
Benjamin Purnell. colored. In his life
time. and which was devised 10 Mary
Purnell. now deceased. by the last will
and testament Of said Benjamin Pur-
nell. deceased. dated the Fourth day of
June. 1856. recorded in the Office Of the
Register of Wills OF said County, in
Liber G.. 7. b. No. s. folio 270. contain
ing "a acres. more or less.
TERMS OF SALE:
Twenty per cent. Of the purchase
money will be required on day OF sale.
the balance 20 be paid twelve months
thereafter. with interest from day of
sale with security TO be approved by the
trustee. or all cash at option of the pur-
chaser.
WILLIAM +. JOHNSON.
(jy 2i-ts) Trustee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-09
ALABAMA ACTS
NULL AND VOID
THE 21-2 CENT PASSENGER RATE
so FAR AS 1T APPLIES TO THE
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA is UN-
CONSTITUTIONAL.
BY Associates press.

Montgomery, Ala. Jan. s.-The
eight group acts, passed by the Ala
bama legislature in 1907 for the regu-
lation Of railroad freight rates. and
the act Of the same year fixing the
passenger rate at IL cents in Ala +
baTna, today was pronounced null and
void, as to the Central of Georgia
Railway in a final report filed by
Special Federal Master w. S. Thoring-
ton with the federal court here in the
Central of Georgia rate case.
Tho master found that these acts
are violative of the fourteenth amend
ment to the federal constitution be
cause they deny the Central equal
protection Of the laws, and that they
are further repugnant to the federal
constitution because they prevent this
railroad from realizing a just and rea =
sonable return on the value OF its
property invested in Alabama.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-09
sv AssoeI.ted pre.s.

Washington, Jan. S.-William J.
Bryan made his fight in the Demo-
cratic national committee today and
lost. He made Col. James NJ. Guffey,
q member of the committee from
Pennsylvania. an issue, and the COM
mixtes declined to unseat Col. Guffey
by q vote Of 80 to IS. Bryan's ap-
peal from the decision OF Chairman
Mack WAS debated 33 to 1s. The
COMMITTEES session was marked by ex-
trezne hzkterneas of feeling Once the
lie was passed and blows seemed ina
nfnent Bryan from first to last WAS
this central figure. The fight he pre-
cfpitated at the moment the commit
tee was called TO order lasted through
out the day and 30 much time was
devoted to the contested seats in the
committee that the matter of choosing
the convention city. fixing the time of
the gathering. adopting the form OF
call TO include the stpermissiors pri-
mary" and the plan OF selecting dele
gates went over until tomorrow.
The committee began the sitting
with open doors, but as soon as Bryan
began his fght the doors were closed
and remained so. It was said thers
was no nincing Of words by any of
the speakers, but at the end Of the day
apologies were offered and when ad-
3ournment was take ALI the menh hers
were outwardly on the best OF terms
TIE LIE HURLED.
Col. Guffey furled the lie at Repre-
sentative A. Mitchell Palmer, of Penn :
sylvania, who was ccntesting his seat.
Later Gusfey declared his temper mo-
mentarily got the better Of him and
he was sorry. Palmer said although
he was thrown out OF the Committee
he would continue to labor for the
party Elyaa inileigf1ed bistefly agsirasE
a. fsssI sIasa & nsee bsen ai1
epariug in his 4rTai gnnlene Of the
Pennsyivania ipesnhel Palmer had
accused Guffey Of disloyaI1y to the
party. Bryan repeated what Palmer
said and added to IT, AT the end he
said he had no apologies to offer.
Bryan threatened an appeal to the
people If the committee decided against
him and this caused the report that
Bryan threatened the organization Of
a third party. Bryan emphasized the
fact that It was to the Democrats to
whom he would carry his appeal. and
the third party talk died away for the
time being. Bryan's first fight was
with the calling of Alabama on the
roll call Of states, when he moved that
the selection of a man to the vacancy
by the Democratic state committee be
confirmed. The point of order was
made that no such action was neces-
sary and Mack sustained the point of
order. Then Bryan appealed.
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE.
The resolutions committee was ap
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-09
NJ 'MAN|GAL IS
TELLING IT ALL
REACHES INDIANAPOLIS, GOES
BEFORE FEDERAL JURY AND
TELLS EVERYTHING He KNOWS
OF DYNAMITINe.
BY Associated press.

Indianapolis, Jan. 8.-That Ortie L.
McManigal, the confessed dynamiter,
knows about the completely of others
besides the Mcnamara brothers in
blowing up more than a hundred
"open shop structures is believed to
have been related by him in his pre-
liminary story before the federal grand
Jury here today.
He was taken from his cell in the
federal building, wher he was lodged
before daylight after a secret trip in
custody of government oficiais from
Los Angeles McManigal. the con-
fessed accomplice Of John ]. and
James B. Mcnamara, went before the
Jurors after his written confession had
been presented in detail McManigal
processes to have personal knowl-
edge of at least thirty explosions
which destroyed viaducts, bridges and
other structures erected by firms en-
ploying non-union men,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-09
Woman Suffrage Question
Bobs Up In Unexpected
Way.
GOVERNOR ASKS JUSTICES OF
SUPREME COURT FOR THEIR
OPINION AS TO WHETHER A
WOMAN MAY BE APPOINTED TO
FILL THE OFFICE OF COUNTY
TREASURER IN PALM BEACH
COUNTY.

Tallahassee. Jan. S.-The question of
woman suffrage in Florida was
brought up today in a rather unex-
pected way. The office of county
treasurer was left vacant recently by
the death of r. G. Creench. The
governor has a fixed policy OF ap-
pointing officers to III vacancies only
upon the recommendation of the Dem
ocratic executive committee Of the
county in which the vacancy occur
red. The committee Of that county
has recommended woman for the
appointment and the governor has put
It squarely up to the supreme court
to say If under the constitution of the
state the woman is eligible to hold
Office.
The governors letter to the supreme
below in full:
State Of Florida, Executive Depart
nent. TallahasSee, Jan. s, 1912.
To the Honorable Chief Justice and
justices Of the Supreme Court OF
Florida.
I have been officially Informed that
Mr.. r. G. Creech, who was county
treasurer of Palm Beach county, died
on or about December t29, 1911.
The state constitution imposes upon
me the duty of making an appoint
nnent to fill the vacancy in the ONCE
of county treasurer of Palm Beacf
county. caused by Mr.. Creech's death.
IN pursuance of fixed policy followed
by me IN such cases. I requested ths
Dernooartic county executive Commit
tee Of said county to recommend t.
me the name of a suitable person fol
appointment to ill the said vacancy.
The said committee has now form
ally recommended that / appoint Mrs
Anna L. Creech. of said county, to fl
the unexpired term of Mr.. r. C
Creech. deceased.
respectfully request the opinion Of
the justices of the supreme court, un-
der section 1S. article " of the State
Constitution, as to whether a woman
Is qualified under the constitution and
laws of this state. to hold the office
OF county treasurer; and whether II
would be a proper discharge of my
duty to appoint and commission q
woman to fill the vacancy existing in
such ONCE of county treasurer.
I have the honor to remain,
Very respectfully,
ALBERT W. GILCHRIsT
Governor.