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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-15
Parcel Post Profitable

Ii became known Monday that the pro-
fits to the Government from the oper-
alton of the new parcel post system dur
ing the calendar year 1913 would be
about $50. 600. 600. The new system be-
came effective on January /. last. 1t
was estimated that the profits for the
first year woul! oe about SIS O0O, 600,
but the actual figures nov N possession
of postal officials convince them that
the profit will be $50, 900. 600 for the
first year.
The whole question of railway mail
pay that is. compensation to the rail-
roads for carrying the mails-is likely
to be readjusted next year. Immedi-
atelv after the meeting of Congress in
regular session in December bill will
be introduced providing for this read
justment.,- The measure is now being
drafted. =
The bill now being prepared will pro-
pose new method of fixing the basis
of payment. 1t will propose radical
change in the whole system of railway
mail pay and readjustment that is ex-
pected to be fairer both TO the Govern
ment and the railroads. The new rail-
way pay bill also will take into consider
alton the paying of the railroads for
carrying the parcel post matter. and
will seek to meet the complaints that
have been filed by different roads.
several of which We're willing to throw
up their railway mail contracts rather
than carry the parcel post without ad-
s!itional nav.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-15
Melbourne

MIR. and Mrs. Grover Ward were
visitors at Pocomoke City Saturday.
MIR. Martin Fisher. of Mearsvile, Va.
has returned to his home after spend
ing some time at the home Of his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. j. Fisher
Mrs. John Ward. of Sign Post. Va,
spent Saturday and Sunday at the home
of her mother-in-law. Mrs. Charlotte
Ward
Mr.. f. J Ried made business trip
TO Snow Hill Tuesday.
Mr.. T. J. Reid and Mr.. Asa Hickman.
of Sign Post. attended sale which was
held at jenkins Bridge. Va. Wednes-
day.
We are glad TO report MIR. E.W. Cost
improving so rapidly We hope to have
him out with us again soon.
Some of our people attended the re-
vival meetings. which are in progress
at Franklin City. by the pastor, Rev.
Milton Mccain. We wish them much
success during their revival meetings.
MIR. Frank Duston and Mr.. Wimbrow
were visitors at Pocomoke City Satur-
day.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-15
Egyptian Wheat

Mr.. William +. Timmons. of near
Wesley Station. has grown this year a
new variety of grain, known as Egyptian
wheat. for which great claims are made,
not only by Mr.. Tmmons. but also by
many who have watched its growth
from its first early sowing to its har-
vesting. While in Baltimore last spring
Mr.. Timmons learned of the new grain
through Davis Baker, who married the
late Katie Purnell. who was the aunt
Of Mr.. Timmons wife. On returning
home Mr. Timmons procured some OF
the seed from Texas. and sowed them
about the first of May. The seed were
sowed six or eight inches apart. in rows
three feet apart. No manure was used,
and the crop was cultivated only twice.
The grain was cut about the first of
October and threshed on the last day Of
the month. From five quarts of seed.
on one and one fourth acre of ground,
sixty-two bushels were threshed.
Messrs. Pusey & Layton. of Snow Hill
doing the threshing. Besides what was
threshed out, it is hard to say how much
was destroyed by English sparrows.
By not knowing the value of the fodder,
Mr.. Timmons had the thresher set in his
pound and was surprised to find that
his cattle would eat the fodder with the
the size of sugar cane seed, and the
stalk grows from ten to twelve feet
high. From one seed there would be
from six to eight oifshoots. and each
branch would be full headed, the larg-
est branch usually springing from the
main stock Some of the heads of
grain would shell out full half pint.
Ii is claimed that the grain will make
excellent flour. but this hasn't been
tested yet by Mr. Timmons. The grain
will also pop like pop corn. and is white
in appearance. Mr.. Timmons hasn't
marketed the grain yet. but is endeav-
oring to learn something OF its CONNER
cial value before offering il for sale.
The grain is recommended to grow in
wet or dry season. and in rich or
poor soil. When it is taken into con-
sideration that the grain natures in
one session. that il is readily adaptable
to any soil, that il thrives under unfav-
orable climatic conditions. and that it
is easily propogated. cultivated. and
harvested. il would appear that MIR.
Timmons has introduced new grain,
which it would de well for our farmers
to investigate and ascertain its uses
and commercial value.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-15
Real Estate Transfers

Signal " Harmon from John W.Quil-
len and Anna b. CULLEN, his wife. real
estate on Talbot Street, in Ocean City
Consideration. $1,000.
James Teagle from Joseph W. Mar
shall and Mamie Marshall, his wife.
farm containing 60 acres. more or less,
on the east side Of the old county road
leading from Pocomoke City to Tull's
Store, in the First Election District.
Consideration. $500.
Robley j. Holland from Efiie r. Hol-
land and William J. Holland. her hus-
band. ct al. house and lot in Berlin. on
the easterly side of street going To
Flowertown VIA the "Old Wind Mill
Lot. Consideration. $40. etc.
Lenie T. Parks and Alonzo L. Holland
from Eugene W. Veasey and Ella |.
Veasey. his wife. ct al three lots in
the re-subdiyision of the Francis II.
Dryden Home Property" situated on
the suburbs of pocomoke City. Consid-
GRAFTON. 500.
Travers L. Ruark from John W. Sta
ton. Trustee. real estate at Ocean City.
Consideration. Sis
Edna b. Tatman from Annie c. Bon
neville. property on the east side OF
Washington Street, extended. in Snow
Hill. Consideration. $500. etc.
Clayton Blake from Howard Hickman
and Ellen II. Hickman. his wife. por-
ton of the samuel Talbot johnson
Farm" containing about IL acres. in
the Fourth Election District Consid-
GRAFTON. $40. etc.
George Edgar Scheduled from Susan
l.. Sartorlus and William Sartorius. her
husband. property on the southwest
side of Walnut Street, in Pocomoke
City. Consideration. $1,000. etc.
John l. Mason from Zadok H. Cher
rix and Mary A. Cherrix. his wife. an
undivided one-haf interest in tracts of
land called "Canardee" and Brandy
Point. containing 5lsS acres. more or
less. on the bay side at or near Har-
mons Landing in Newark Election Dis
trict. and also piece of land containing
IS acres. more or less. together with a
small parcel of land adjoining same. on
the easterly side of road leading from
Cedartown to Newark. Consideration.
so, etc.
John L. Mason from Horace F. Har-
monson and Virginia l.. Harmonson, his
wife. ~ acres of land. more or less,
near the village of Newark. lying east
and south of the line of the d. NJ. & V.
Railroad. Consideration. $40, etc.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-15
War on Whipping Post.

Bareback whipping Of two Delaware
convicts at New Castle on November
Sth, brought resolution Tuesday from
Congressman Evans. of Montana. pro-
posing that Acknowledgement Mickey
nolds bring injunction proceedings
against the State of Delaware to en-
force the constitutional prohibition
against "cruel and inhuman punish
ments.
Congressman Evans expected his reso-
luton to save the same convicts from
being whipped again next Saturday and
to prevent such punishment elsewhere.
Republican Leader Mann expressed the
opinion that the question was too i'm
portant to be decided by a quorumess
House. and blocked the resolution by
an adjournment
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-15
Early Christmas Shopping

Now is the time when u wise giver
Of Christmas gifts will commune with
himself or herself and give consideration
to the subject of appropriate selection.
And those who do this. will. Us soon as
they have designated those upon whom
they will bestow their favors. and in a
measure what they shall give, will at
once proceed to made the necessary
purchases.
The practical element enters into
early Christmas buying. as well as the
sentimental one Of lessening the great
rush of the closing days and thus re-
lieving the burdens OF the helpers in
the stores. The early buyer has the
pick of generous stocks and the most
reasonable prices. 1t pays to do Christ
mas shopping before the rush sets in.
Early Christmas buying will not i'm
pair the total Christmas business to the
slightest extent. On the contrary, it
may serve To increase the volume of
trade.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-15
-Four MarylanderS Confirmed

The Senate. at the instance of Senator
John Walter Smith. confirmed Monday
the appointment of four Maryland post
masters. all of them on the Eastern
Shore. They were indorsed by the local
party committee. and recommended by
Representative j. Harry Covington.
Three are Democrats. and the fourth
is a woman. reappointed for efficiency.
A. Il. Cochrane was confirmed as post
master at Crisield; W. Jasper Harper,
Hurlock; II. L. Birmingham, Princess
Anne, and Mary W. Stewart. Oxford.
Miss Stewart was reappointed on ac-
count of long and faithful service. She
served under President Taft, when the
Oxford Office was in the third class. 1t
has now been raised to the Presidential
class.
There are three other Eastern Shore
appointments yet on the calendar of the
Senate. They are w. NJ. Brown. to be
postmaster at Chesapeake City: Wash
ington +. Collins, Millington, and Cecil
+. Ewing. at Rising Sun.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-15
TuII-Brittingham.

A pretty home wedding was solemn
lied on Wednesday. November fifth.
when Miss Edna Tull. the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Tull. was married
to Mr.. Marion Birmingham. of near
Pocomoke City. The marriage cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Horace +.
Truitt. The bride was becomingly at
tired in white satin. and carried bou-
quet of yellow chrysanthemums The
maid of honor was Miss GoIdie Brit
tingham. the sister of the groom. The
best man was MIR. James Tdll. Jr.. the
brother of the bride. After the mar
riage ceremony was performed elegant
refreshments were served. The bride
received many beautiful and useful pre-
sents. Mr.. and Mrs. Birmingham will
make their future home near Pocomoke
City. where they will be followed by
the best wishes Of their many friends.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-15
Maryland Crops.

Maryland crops fell below the figures
set in statistics last year. according to
the Government crop report now being
circulated, which shows that this State
had decreases in yield per acre, produc-
ton and quality Of several staple crops
up to October LIST last.
In brief. the States figures for this
year are behind those Of similar
period last year in corn, potatoes and
pears. This condition of affairs, how
ever. is reflected not alone in the report
of Maryland crops. but that covering
the crops of the entire country. This
State shows a gain on the yield of to-
bacco per acre and in production. while
the quality is slightly lower than last
years.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-15
viii Issue TelegraphiC
Crop News To All States

Extension Of the telegraphic crop
news service by the Department of
Agriculture to the newspapers in all
States has been decided upon. Begin
ming with the November report. crop
conditions in each State will be wired
to the Central Weather Station within
that State for distribution.
This is an extension of the service
that was established in nine States
as an experiment. 1t has been found
satisfactory Under the plan adopted
the general summary of the crops will
be issued in Washington for distribution
by telegraph. The condition reports of
the different States, however. will be
telegraphed to the central weather
station within each State for immediate
distribution by mail. 1t has been found
that these State condition reports are
of great value to the farmers and pro-
ducers in marketing their produce.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-15
Would Enlarge Breakwater

Lewes. Del. Nov. II. Capt. John r.
Price, DIR. Hiram K. Burton and ID. w.
Bufbage are endeavoring to obtain from
Congress enough money to lengthen
Delaware Breakwater and make safe
harbor for ships Of all sizes. Captain
Price stated that the committee was
being hampered by the opposition Of the
Maritime Exchange and the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad. He said the breakwater
at present was a death trap for small
vessels instead of a refuge.
With the expenditure of about 81. OOO.-
600. according to Captain Price, the
breakwater could be curved around and
connected with the Delaware shore.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-15
WANT THEIR OLD
PLACES AGAIN
President Price and Speaker
TTippe Will be Candi-
dates Again

wicomico News
Hon. Jesse ID. Price, of this county.
will be candidate to succeed himself
as president of the Maryland Senate.
Senator Price was in Baltimore last
week looking into the situation. and af-
ter discussing the matter with the prom
inent State and city leaders, he has de-
cided to place his name before the Dem
ocratic caucus for reelection.
Speaking of the matter Senator Price
said. 81 have decided to again become
a candidate for president Of the Mary
land Senate. Before deciding to place
my name before the Democratic caucus
| went to Baltimore to see if there was
any real sentiment for my re election
among the State and city leaders and
the Democratic Senators. was highly
gratfied at the sentiment exhibited for
my reelection and have decided that it
is my duty to place my name before the
Democratic caucus
James McTrippe, speaker Of the last
house. will also be candidate for re-
election. Mr.. McTrippe says there is
demand among the Democratic mem
bers of the house and Senate for the re-
election of the old presiding officers
and that he and Senator Price will be
candidates because there seems TO be a
demand for their reelection. The COM
ing session will be most important one
and it is necessary to have experienced
men in the two chairs so that legisla-
ton can be facilitated. The success or
failure of a session of the Legislature
depends largely on the ability of the
two presiding officers to control the two
bodies and keep legislation going after
il is once started. Both Senator Price
and Mr.. Mcrrippe were considered eiiici-
ent presiding officers at the last session.
and it is claimed that their records of
two years ago entitle them to re-elec
ton at this session.
1t is also intimated that Senator Blair
Lee will offer no opposition to General
Murray Vandiver for election as State
Treasurer again.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-15
LOCALS.

Farmers in the Delmar section are
trying the culture of celery.
The largest crop of late white pota-
toes ever grown in lower Sussex is now
being harvested.
The lower Delaware corn crop will
supply the farmers and leave thousands
Of bushels to sell.
Mrs. John Perdue. of Salisbury. is
visiting at the home Of her son. Mr.. J.
Herman Perdue.
Sweet potatoes weighing eight and
ten and half pounds. were grown by
z. W. Robbins. Lewes.
Every member of Wesley Method
ist Sunday School. Georgetown, has
signed total abstinence pledge.
Mrs. l.. c. DeGuibert, of Public
Landing. has been visiting her niece,
Mrs. c. o. Carter. near Berlin.
"A traction engine. pulling small
house on skids. went through town last
Wednesday. bound for Girdlctree.
The stork visited the home Of Mr..
aad Mrs. George f. Mumford at Green
baekville. this week and left a bright
little girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Duffy. of
Salisbury. spent several days here this
week with his relatives. Mr. and Mrs.
Zadok z. Duffy.
Miss Lucy Pusey mas returned home
from a two weeks visit to Selbyville
and Wilmington. She reports a fine
while on her visit.
Miss Pearl Perdue. of Painter.
Va. is visiting in Snow Hill at the home
Of her cousins, Miss Margie Riley. and
Mr.. ]. Herman Perdue.
Mr.. Edward j. Dashiell went to
Baltimore this week to prove the sigma
lures of the witnesses to will for
Orphans Court.
MIR. Clayton Richardson, who re-
aides on Church Street. extended. has
greatly improved his property by adding
cement pavements.
From a IL bushel sowing of peas
during the past season Edgar lsaacs of
Bridgeville cut 1856 bushels. which is
considered a remarkable yield.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-15

Hogs wanted-l75 lbs and under.
l.. Sturgis. Snow Hill, Md. Phone l03 2.
Coming The King Of Tramps"
at Mason's Opera House on Thursday,
November Goth
Wanted at once A broom maker.
Answer in person or by mail to c. r..
Hill. Snow Hill. Md
See the street parade at noon. and
aear the band concert in front of the
Opera House on Thursday. November
10Th.
Miss Henriette Williams, of Shovel.
Nd. will after this date. sell her stock
Of fall millinery at greatly reduced
prices.
For sale A fire place heater in
COED condition. also Wilson heater.
good as new. w. f. Bratten, Snow
Hill. Md.
Lost--A gold mounted cuff button.
with onyx setting and pearl center. Re-
ward, If returned to Miss Florence Hay
ward. Snow Hill.
Wanted-A practical mill man and
sawyer to cut Two Million feet of tim
ber. For full particulars address Grant
Sexton, Salisbury. Maryland.
Coming THE King of Tramps
with Coles Red Hussar band at the
Opera House on Thursday evening. No
vember Goth. Don't fail to be there
= For Sale Pure Bred Rhode Island
Red BOOSTERS, single and rose comb
Bred from Madison Square Garden prize
winners. Price 81 90 each. John Math-
ers, Snow Hill. Md.
For sale. From two to three hun
aYed cords of seasoned swamp wood.
Will sell by the cord, or in stove lengths
Call phone No. rs. or apply to II. ii.
Payne, Snow Hill. Md.
DIR Sledge, the eye specialist. will
be at DIR. Franklin's drugstore. Berlin.
Thursday morning. Dec. ith, and at
DR.. Paul Jones drugstore. Snow Hill,
Friday morning, Dec. 9Th.
For Rent at Stockton. Md. Dwell
ing, consisting of nine (9) rooms. and
store attached. Good business stand.
Been used for years for millinery. APP
ply to NJ. b. Paradis, Stockton. Md.
Wanted Young man as clerk in
dry goods store for balance of year.
with prospect of permanent position il
satisfactory service can be given. Must
be honest. sober. and industrious. w.
T. Townsend. Cape Charles. Va.
hava a nau, handeop,a Ovarland
Touring Car. and will be glad to have
the patronage Of the public. Passen-
ger conveyed to any part Of the county
at reasonable rates. If you want to
take an auto trip call me up at Calvert
Hotel. and YOU will get prompt service.
C. Parker Smith.
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Stockton.

Mrs. Ella Davis is visiting her sister
for few days.
Miss Emma Sheppard entertained a
number of her friends at supper last
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Clayton j. Purnel was quite III
at the home of her daughter. Mrs.
Thomas p. Wharton. last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Mason have re-
turned home from business trip to
Philadelphia.
Mrs. John Conner has returned from
visit to friends in Crisfeld.
Mr.. and Mrs James Fister. of Short
Hills, New Jersey. are guests Of DR..
and Mrs. J. d. Dickerson. Mrs. Fister
and Mrs Dickerson are sisters.
Miss Georgia Bonneville. of Snow
Hill. spent the week end with her sis
ter. Mrs. Angelo Tatman.
The Epworth League was entertained
by Miss Lottie Bromley on Wednesday
evening.
Miss May Russell. the National o
ganizer and Lecturer Of the Woman
Christian Temperance Union, will
dress the people Of Stockton next T
day afternoon and evening in the
Church. Miss Russell is che
and fluent speaker. and deligt
audience. wherever she appears.
will be special and appropriate
the chior. Everybody invited
The Monthly Journal Of u
low Literary Society will
friday afternoon.
The Misses McCabe an
brow. of Selbyville. wer
their cousin. MIR. Lee
week at the home Of
b. Hill.
Mr.. Z. J. Towns
City. visited his dar
Marshall. on Thurs
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BerIin

Messrs. c. d. Taylor and William L.
Holloway spent this week down the bav
shooting wild fowl
Mr.. Edmund Powell. Of Philadelphia.
was called home last week TO be at the
bedside Of his mother, who has been
very i'll. Her friends will be glad to
learn that she is now greatly improved.
Miss Jennie Bryan, of Frankfort. Del.
was a week end visitor at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Collins.
Mr.. Preston Disharoon visited his
brother in New York this week. also
friends in Wilmington, Del.
Mr.. James E. Holland, of the firm of
Burbage a. Holland, made business
trip to Philadelphia and New York this
week.
The Mems Social Union of Bucking-
ham Presbyterian Church enjoyed their
annual spread on Tuesday evening. No
vember 18th. The luncheon was provid-
ed under the direction of Horace Davis,
chairman Of the Social Committee. 5.
NJ. CULLEN, Jr., presided, and toasts
were responded to by Franklin Upshur
Dr. Holland, Horace Davis, Robert j.
Massey, and l.. p. Bowen. d. d. A
splendid address was given by Mr.. F.
Leonard Wales. Of Salisbury, Md. and
was listened to with keen pleasure. The
Social Union is enthusiastic, and is do
ing fine work.
Mr.. George W. CULLEN, of Taylor
vile. and Miss Annie b. Davis. Of
Shovel, were married at the Presby-
terrain Manse on Wednesday evening by
Rev. Thomas Kerr.
Mr. Cyrus Davis. Jr., made a visit
this week to friends in Wilmington,
Del, and Mays Landing, n. J.
Mr. Harry Dill and bride spen; this
week here with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Hezekiah Dill
Mr. A. II. Collins made a business
trip TO Wilmington and Philadelphia the
first OF the week
Judge K. d. Jones and family were
week end visitors at the home of Miss
Minnie and DR.. T. Y Franklin.
Mr. Frank Matthews. of Chincoteague,
visited his son. Mr.. Charles F. Mat
thews. this week
Mr.. Franklin Upshur is visiting rela-
tives in Baltimore this week, and Miss
Florence Franklin, of Snow Hill, is visit
ing Mrs. Upshur here.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Norris visited
relatives near Baltimore this week.
Mr. William Leadam, Of Philadelphia.
is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Buff
fngton at The Heights, on the bay.
Col. G.. A. Marshall has housed a
pumpkin v hich weighed lOl lbs. Who
can beat il
The storK mas visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Clinton f. CULLEN. 1t is
girl.
The ladies' of ST. Paul's Industrial
Guild will hold their Thanksgiving Ba-
zaar on Tuesday. November 25th. in
Dirickson's Hall. in the afternoon and
evening
A general rally of the Young Peoples
Christian Endeavor Society of Berlin
and vicinity will be held in Buckingham
Presbyterian Church on Wednesday
evening. November 26th. A conference
of the Junior c. f. work will be held at
1 O'Clock in the afternoon. The rally
will be addressed by Mr. Karl Lehman.
of Denver. Col. Field Secretary of the
United Society. 1t will be a rare treat
to hear this gifted speaker, and cor
dial invitation is extended to all inter
ested in Young Peoples Christian En-
ieavor work to attend both the after
noon and evening sessions.
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All HaIIOwS Parish Church

Nov. Is. Twenty-ninth Sunday after
Trinity. Celebration of Holy Communion
at Z. 30 O'Clock. A. NJ. Mathis and Holy
Eucharist and Sermon at 10. 30. Topic.
Lectures in Great Ten Words" Even.
song and Sermon at Z. 30.
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Local Readers IOC. a Line

Hogs wanted-i75 lbs and under.
l.. Sturgis. Snow Hill, Md. Phone lob 9.