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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02
Notice TO Creditors.

Notice is hereby given tina, the sub
scrbers have obtained from the Or
phans Court for Worcester County
Maryland. letters Testamentary on the
personal estate Of
EDWARD SELBY WHALEY
late Of Worcester County, deceased.
All persons having claims against the
deceased, are hereby warned TO exhibit
the same. with the vouchers thereof
10 the subscriber. on or before the 18th
day of March. 1917 They may other
wise by law be excluded from all bene-
iits OF the said estate All persons in
debted to said estate are requested To
make immediate payment Given under
our hands this Goth day August. l9lt
EDITH NJ. WHALEY.
WILLIAM WHALEY,
Executors.
Test: ASBURY G.. RILEY.
Register Of Wills
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02
GREAT R. R. STRIKE
SEEMS INEVITABLE
Railroad Brotherhood Has Ordered Strike on
All Railroads Next Monday. viii Tie
Up All Business in the United States

II all signs do not fail or the Railroad
Brotherhood Of America does not with
draw its order to strike. the greatest
industrial disaster imaginable will be
fall the United States.
Public opinion is bound TO aid the
President in his request for postpone
ment Of the calling of a strike, accord
ing TO those in close touch with the sit
uation Il is the hope and belief Of the
administration officials that following
the Presidents action Of Tuesday there
viii be an immediate response from the
country urging delay Of any strike ac-
tion by The employees until Congress has
had time 10 pass the legislation before
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02
CALN1N 3. TAYLOR. .,.,..,.
JOHN W STATION. e''' a. '-'"
Order Nisi

Calvin B Taylor. Attorney. named in a
mortgage from Charles W Iingle.
Laura Iingle Salie X Jingle and
Mayme t. Inge. and in "a mortgage
Bill Of sale from Charles " Jingle
ani Elsie h. Tingie. his wife TO the
Calvin 4 Taylor Banking Company
of Berlin. Maryland, a corporation
created and existing under the laws
Of the state Of Maryland. exparte
In the Circuit Court TOR Worcester
County In Equity No 213s July
Term. 1916 To wit August 26th,
1916
ORDERED that the sales made and
reported b.. Calvin II Taylor, attorney
named 10 the mortgages for the
sale Of the real estate and personal
property in the above cause de-
sciibed be ratified and confirmed unless
cause 10 the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 25th day Of September,
1916 provided copy Of this order be
inserted IN some newspaper printed in
Worcester County once IN each of three
successive weeks before the 18th Of
September. in the year nineteen hundred
and sixteen.
The report states the amount of sales
TO be Sll si6.75.
0IIvER ID. COLLINS. Clerk.
True Copy. Test:
oL IvER D. COLLINS. Clerk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02
l. PAUL EwEIL. Attorney Law
Order Nisi

In the matter Of the estate Of William
Ward deceased
In the Orphans Court OF Worcester
County Maryland August Term. 1916
to-wit. August Sth. 1916.
ORDERED by the Orphans Court Of
Worcester County. Maryland, this sth
day Of August A d., 1916. that the
sale made and reported by William O.
Payne. executor Of the last will and
testament Of William Ward, deceased.
IN the above cause described. be rati-
fed and confirmed, unless caEse to the
contrary Is shown on or before the 18th
day Of September a D.. 1916, provided
copy 81 this order be inserted IN some
newspaper published in Worcester
County Maryland. once IN each Of three
suct essiye weeks on or before the 9th
day Of September. A. d. 1916.
The report states the amount Of sales
TO be- $1,000
JAS. $ SCARBOROUGH,
SIDNEY a. BOWEN.
PETER j JONES.
Judges.
Test ASBURY e RILEY.
Register Of Wills
;rue Copy Test
ASBuRY & RILEY.
Register Of Wills
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02
in
Registration
Judges

District :, Precinct /, (Stocktonl
Leon Clifton has been appointed Repub-
lcan Registration Judge. vice William
f. rull. excused
District /. Precinct (Pocomokel y
James T. McMichael has been appointed
Republican Registration Judge vice
William II Schoolfeld. failed to equality
JOHN L. RILEY. Pres
JAS NJ CROCKETT.
JOHN II. TRUITT.
Board Of Election Supervisors Of Wor-
cester COUNTY,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02
SNOW HILL
WINS CAME
The Tigers Get Familiar with
Mr.. Lowe, And Like His
Style Of Pitching

The game Of baseball between SNOW
Hill and Berlin. which was postponed
from Monday on account Of rain, was
played in Berlin Wednesday afternoon
The Tigers used their bats With telling
effect agains, Mr. Lowe, and be re
tired at the end Of the seventh inning.
IN favor Of Jarvis. who did not allow
hit in the two innings he was in the
box.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02
SATURDAY,
September 18th. 1916,


all that farm or tract of land situate.
lying and being IN the Eighth Election
District of Worcester County. Mary
land. containing sixty 900 acres. mere
or less. being all and the same tract or
parcel Of land devised to a certain
Micage- Merritt by the last will and
testament Of certain Mary } Merritt
dated June 10. lssi. and recorded in the
office OF the Register Of Wills in l.iber
6. T. r., No. 3. Folio 297
This farm is located on the road run
ming from the State Stone Road between
Pocomoke City and Snow Hill towards
the Pocomoke River, and the property
Of certain Isaac j Becketts
Title papers at the expense Of pur
chaser
Terms Of Sale: CASH
L. PAUL EWELL.
Attorney.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02
How to Give Good Advice.

The best way to give good advice is
to set good example. When others
see how quickly you get over your cold
by taking Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy they are likely to follow your ex-
ample. This remedy has been in use
for many years and enjoys an excellent
reputation Obtainable everywhere
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02
WhatCOat NJ. {. Church
SUNDAY

SUNDAY
1000 a. m. Sunday School
100 a. m. Public worship and sermon.
7.45 p. IN. Public worship and short
sermon.
These services are full of inspiration
and help for those who come.
The public cordially invited.
REV l.. Z. POOLE. Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02

Old age comes quick enough without
inviting it. Some look old al forty
That is because they neglect the liver
and bowels Keep your bowels regular
and your liver healthy and you will not
only feel younger but look younger
When troubled with constipation or bill
iousness take Chamberlain Tablets
They are intended especially for these
ailments and are excellent Easy 10
take and most agreeable in effect OBJ
tainable everywhere.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02
JOHN W. STATION. solicitor
Assignee's Sale
or VALUABLE
FARM
NEAR POCOMOkE CITY.

By virtue Of the power IN a mort
gage from Amelia A. Collins TO Iora T.
OHtcn. and assigned 70 the undersigned,
said mortgage being dated the 9th day
of February 1914. recorded among the
land records Of Worcester County. Ma
ryland. in Liber O y q No IS. folio
5s3 default having occurred therein,
the undersigned will sell at Public Auc-
ton in front Of the Ford House in Po.
moke Citv MARYLAND
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02
Congress Takes Up Subject

Congress formally took up the Hercu-
lean task OF preventing what is conced-
ed would be the worst industrial strug
Gle in history strikeof in0. 600 employ
es on the 250 900 miles Of the country )
% railroads. set for Monday
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02
JOHN W. STATION, Solicitor.
Notice TO Creditors.

The creditors of Charles W. Whaley.
deceased. are hereby notified to file
their claims with the Clerk Of the Cir
cult Court for Worcester County. Ma
ryland, on or before the 3rd day Of
January, 1917. otherwise they viii be
excluded by law.
JOHN w. STATION.
Sept 2-4t Trustee.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02
Spence Baptist Church

SUNDAY school at . D m. Services at
g p M. conducted by two consecrated
laymen Of Pocomoke.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02

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
JOHN c CULLEN
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 March. 1917 They may other
wise by law be excluded from all bene-
fits of the said estate. All persons in
debted TO said estate are requested to
make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this 2nd day Of September.
1916.
JOHN w. STATION,
Administrator.
Test:-ASBURY C. RILEY,
Register of Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02
Public Sale
or
V aluable Farm

Under and by virtue Of q power Of
attorney from Mary r Merritt and
others bearing date Of August 2l 1916.
and recorded among the land records
Of Worcester County. Maryland the
undersigned attorney will offer for sale
at Public Auction in front of the Parker
House. Pocomoke City. Maryland, on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02
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
sona estate Of
THOMAS T. SAVAGE
late OF Worcester County. deceased
AN persons having claims against the
deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit
the same. with the vouchers thereof,
to the subscriber. on or before the 21th
day Of FEBRUARY, 1917 They may other
wise by law be excluded from all bene-
fits Of the said estate All persons in
dehted to said estate nre requested to
make immediate payment Given under
my hand this 18th day Of August. 1916
EMMA K. SAVAGE.
Administrative
Test. ASBURY c. RILEY.
aug. -l9-3t Register Of Wills
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-02

SCORE BY INNINGS 4:

Two-base hits Corddry. 90 Phillips.
(29 Hayward, Bradford, Bunting Lowe.
Jarvis. Harrington. Home run Phillips.
Hits Off Keen. Q in nine innings, off
Lowe. II in seven innings, OIL Jarvis.
none in two innings Struck out BY
Keen. l3. by Lowe. 5. Batte-'
Hill: Keen and Bradford: B,
Jarvis and Scott Umpires
Henry and MIR. John S. Selby.
A return game will be plsye
Hill this friday afternoon.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-25
HAS WAR TROPHY MUSEUM.
Paris Newspap~ show Souvenirs
sent From Front.

PARIS, June 6.-One of the best coll
lections of war trophies to he seen In
Paris Is displayed in the reception room
OF the Echo dc Parts at the corner OF
the Place de rOpera. Most OF the artl-
clcs have been contributed by members
of the newspapers staff with the army
or by poilus DESTROYS OF showing their
gratitude for comforters and food ham
pcrs sent them by that journal,
There II a fine lot of officers helmets.
saw bayoncts. rifles and shell baskets.
one curious exhibit Is a playing card.
the fye of clubs. picked up among the
cinders of an enemy bivouac fire. Bavi-
rian pioneer picks and spades, CON-
plc,e sets Of officers and ~privates' uni
forms ,wlih the mud and war stains
carefully removed). and all sorts OF
shell fragments, cartridges and bullets
make M a very interesting show.
When Mr., .\squith, Lord Kitchener.
MIR. Lloyd George and other British
Ministers were staying at the Hotel dc
Crillon during the International confer
ercc In Paris they admired The fine col
| lection Of German weapons ard uniforms
| on view in the han OF the hotel. II is
! made up entirely Of objects picked ,Ip
| By the 1875 employees Of the hotel who
| Joined the French forces In August. 1874.
/ Among the exhibits are q battered mill.
| tary bicycle a pair Of airman's fui
| lined top boots and a couple Of Uhlan
lances. one OF which has evidently see
"A Copsidera BILE amount OF service. Other
picturesque Items are wine bottles and
fragments Of the Zeppelins brought down
ut Badonyillsr In 1914 and 1t Rsvtgny
early this year.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-25
HEROIC MAJOR DECORATED.
surrounded ny Germans IN Dead
Man mn. Fights His Way Back.

PARIS. June 5-The battle Of YER
dun has been prolific OF heroic deeds.
one of the most dramatic episodes OF
the fighting round Dead Man Hi or.
Cured to the west OF that position,
where a French regiment was face to
face with a l'omeranian brigade. Dur
ing ;he hottest a major COM
handing the Third Battalion Of n
French regiment disa ppeared. His men,
who worshipped him, became very anx-
lous. II was AZ frst reported that he
was Killed and then that he was n
prisoner.
Suddenly they heard a well known
voice shouting. Bravo. boys. Give
them beans :" and the Major came into
view, his uniform In shreds. his face
covered with blood and his left arm
hanging limp. lie had been cut on with
a handful OF men. and AT their head
Tough, his way through the enemy ranks
until he was sent to the ground with a
terrible blow from a rife butt, which
smashed his left shoulder.
Dragging himself on his hands and
knees for a mile, he had eventually re-
Joined his men. n his first thought
WAS To lead them once more into action.
The French were successful In driving
the Germans back, but the gallant Ma
jo- received a second dangerous wound,
in the chest. and had TO he taken to the
rear So eXcrucia'ing was the pain
he suffered while being operated on that
To avoid grooming he sans the Mar
seillaise' at the top OF his voice, A
few minutes later the General command
ing his init arrived at the hospital and
taking the Cross Of the Legion OF Honor
from his own uniform pinned II IN the
breast OF the brave officer.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-25
Gilbert. the escaped aviator.

newspaper man who worked his FIRST
escape. then took charge Of the proceed
ines. II was hopeless to think Of snug
Cling Gilbert out OF the country at once.
however we'll he might be disguised. The
hue and CRY would he too strong.
II took him to a safe pace where we
we're sure the police would never think
Of coming. just because the apartment
was one open to n visitor" said
Melaid.
This operation took fifteen minutes
ard Ave Minutes later tho alarm was
given. Gilbert VAS slowed away in a
closet Of which he could leave the door
ajar. closing II on the least sound. ~
nisht only he could take some rest. There
he remained six days to let the storm
roll by. French paDers announced his
arrival In Paris. declaring that he had
been seen BY friends, and this lui'ed sus-
picicn In switzerland.
81 returned 10 Zurich with a disguise
for him faIs. heard spectaclss. heavy
shoes. &c. and Gilbert took the tram,
having bought n rc,urn ticket for Rienne.
There We walked soru" miles toward
Geneva. when an automobile met US.
which footed it's horn three times In
a second we were inside and. aking a
side road TO avoid the high road. reached
A little wood near Geneva. whore We re-
ce!ved the latest news about the direction
police activities Were taking.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-25

I'VE decided 10 start nest day. which
VAS Ascension day, which seen ed APP
prtrriate for an aviator. The last night
WAS passed In n village near Geneva ana
af,er some hours walking next morning
We saw the frontier. the railroad and "a"
road from Anremesse To ticllcearde. This
was the point we rad chosen for cross
Ing the lire.
The actual crossing proved easy. The
Swiss guard happened to bc sotne yards
away and Gilbert took to his legs and
lot into France before the guard reached
him"
The French guard. however. challenged
him, and tee only papers Gilbert could
show were his Legion Of Honor cross.
his military medal and his war cross,
When H.. gave his name, the brave guard
accented thee decorations ae proof ~
identity and telephoned his superior
! officers. who brought an automobile for
Gilbert's use.
A triumphant welcome met him at
LYONS. where he was able 20 borrow an
| aviator officers uniform. \ still more
enthusiastic welcome awaited him AT
Paris, where the Minister of War con-
sratulated him and gave him a iDcrmis-
sion so tina he can take n short rest
before resuming his place at the front,
Gilbert, needs some rest. as. in addition
to his irksome Ike rs a prisoner. he had
to thin himself down considerably in
order to be sure of passirs down the
ventilation SHAFT.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-25
500 WRITERS OF
FRANCE THANK u. s.
Draft Reply to Message Of
Sympathy Signed by
500 Americans.
NATIONS IDEALS ALIKE"

FPf''bf " ypOVWSVfS W ~ y
PARIS, June The society Of Gems
do. tn,,r., o., ,,,,.. n,.,,,o.u, ou
WV"
FRENCH ~r'ers or any STANDING oeions'
has drawn up q reply TO IN message
sent TO Franc. nv zoo vel, known
,...... =, -. -.
" 'ep'' VII" y" s'sne" w
800 OF the best known names In France
and VIII read a. follows:
the Undersigned, TO the number
OF 1oo. citisens OF the French Republic,
thank the 500 cltisens Of the Republic
OF the United states OF America Tor
the noble message they have sent to
the Allies.
we take note with Joy or this loyal
collective declaration of your ardent
sympathy for our cause. OF your repro
patton OF the methods employed by u
adversaries In the conduct OF the war.
We take note alAo that In your jude-
ment as free citizens OF a free U
try. AFTER free deltbcrRtion. o consider
that the American conscience ought not
to I've silent In face OF events which IN.
terest In vital fashion the evolution or
civilization n international morals
n that this judgment reached by you
representatives OF chosen Americans
mas only been reached after cool. re-
nected study or German
W take note that In your eyes the
INVASION OF Belgium Is an unJustihaple
crime and that all the outrages on
civilization that have preceded or fol-
lowed II are an infringement on inter-
rational laws. the sacredness OF treaties
and the rights OF small nations.
W take note that In your under
standing a peace which does not re-
establish Belgium In Its prosperous IN
dependence. which does not free all
small oppressed ~nat!onalit'cs which does
not bring about the suppression OF mill
tarisn. which. In a word. does not end IN
the victory OF the ideal Of the Allies,
would he n disaster for civilization that
IL to say, for America also. the civiliza-
zion OF which you represent In lis
highest expression.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-25
COOK BOOK PAINS TEUToNs.
Lavish Mention 81 Food stir her.
lin Papep "a satire.

LoNpoS. june 6.-Thc compilation NJ
a new book II suggested ny the Berlirer
TdOebldtt.
II is pointed out that II II very pain
full for housewives now 10 read recipes
which begin Take three pounds OF beef
-" or Take butter when
the question II where one In to take"
anything. The writer says that the new
cook book should begin az follows
Rise at latest at 8 A. NJ. fsummer
time), dress quickly and Al simply AZ
possible. eat n large meal az II you
we're setting out for q long journey. put
some more food In your pocket n set
out without. delay to ook for provisions.
The fresh morning air will arouse pleas
ant hopes, but do not trust them too
much, and when. in the end. you have
succeeded In bringing home a quarter
OF a pound of ham instead Of the Joint
which you had intended for Sunday din
ner, thank God. and rejoice that the
asparagus is so good this year"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-25

been the worst sufferers from the dim
culties of the times and the various re
s,rictions Issued by the Government. and
the large capitalists have the whole
field 10 themselves, II must also be
noted that wage have shown no APP
preciable increase In the prosperous In
dustries. as VorU0crtS pointed out some
time ago-an interesting fact to COM
mare with the wages some British me-
chan'cs and workmen are earning TO-
day.
.The textile trades rave been very
badly hit by the war. especially hy the
embargo orders AMI prohibitions laid on
cotton, liEters. cotton waste and shoddy
cotton. raw. dyed. or bleached. and on
va nj and twists made from them. The
sale, working m, or alteration or these
materials Is prohibited.
THE leather trade is suffering from a
chronic lack of leather. The situation
threatens to get Nc, Sc and boots have
10 be made OF inferior materials for
example, leather uppers with wooden or
pasteboard soles. All the thick sole
leather seems to be needed to meet the
requirements Of the army,
The paper question TOO excites
alarm, though the Government acted
swiftly and energetical'y. A special
paper bucesu has been instituted TO con-
ITOl lVe ""'' 49, ISL -
carefully collected. 1t is said that 5000
rev spapers and periodicals have ceased
publication since the war began.
"a curious feature of the situation
In the rapid subscription 10 the war
loans and the huge sums of money lying
Idle IN German banks, Never has there
been such "A great influx OF savings into
the banks,
1.-The strong opposition in the Reichs-
tag and tho country as a whole to hr
HeIfferich's taxation proposals must he
noted as a significant sign of the peo-
pies attitude toward the burdens which
the war IL bringing on them. When the
new taxes are applied then the Ger
man nation must feel the pinch even
more strongly h It Is doing at pres
emf In the midst of the food crisis.
"To sum up, things are bad enough
In Germany. but II must be borne III
mind that rs yet there Is no famine
Ind no actual imminence OF famine. The
shortage OF hecessaries, so far AS II has
yet gone. canno compel Germany /,
peace, II can only help TO undermine
her staying powers. These present
months are her great anxiety. but given
. fairly good harvest she will be able
to hold out for a long time to come"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-25
KITCHENER HEIR IN NAVY.
son ~ New Earl Has Reputation
A. Gsnnery Expert.

LONDON June 1.-THE new Earl
Eitchener's only son and heir, Comman-
der Henry Kitchener. will be styled VS.
count Broome, after the family seat
near Canterbury, Broome Park, WIS.,
count Broome, who Is nearly ~. has
been n commander In the navy for sew
eral years and has acquired a reputation
as "A gunnery expert. lie has nm only
sister, Norah, the wife Of a Captain Of
nrtillerS.
As Viscount Broome IL unmarried. the
second in succession to the Kitchener
peerage IL now Lieut.. Henry Kitchener
of the Royal Flying Corps, This young
officer, *, OF ks" nephew, was en-
gagged 10 he married last March and the
announcement OF his betrothal was made
on the same day rs that Of his sister
Philippe.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-25
ADA1R CAMPBELL DROWNED.
son Of Former Miss Havenseyss
Lost In the Jutland battle.

LONDON. June 6,--Capt. Adair Camp
bells youngest sOn. Midshipman Adair
Campbell, was lost on he Defence In
the Jutland battle. He was II.
Capt. Campbell, whose wife In Ameri-
can Tone OF the wealthy Havemeyer
family. 10 owner Of Tullishewan Castle.
q splendid place on Loeb lomond side.
He IL a partner In the great glasgow
dry goods Arm OF which Sir Henry
Campbell Bannerman's father vas .
founder.
Capt. Campbell 10 at present serving
With the Argyll and Sutherland High
landsrs. of which rsOimsnt hh cen
Alistair 70 IN oeIloer.