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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
American Army Rifle
Better Than German

American troops are armed with a
faster firing and more accurate rifle
than used by the Germans according
to our expert designers. manufactur-
crs. and marksmcn. says 4 statement
by the Bureau Of Ordnance. One mill
tary critic and writer claims the Ger
man MauSei does not permit the most
skilled user to get moro speed than
30 per cen, of the firing speed Of the
modified Enfield adopted for the nj
ted States service.
The superiority claimed for the
American weapon is supported on
three counts: Quicker firing a a re-
suit of bolt handle design, easier and
quicker sighting as result of sight
design. greater accuracy of bullet
flight resulting from bullet design and
greater mechanical accuracy of cham
Der and bore.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
FARM LABOR
WAS DISCUSSED
Meeting of Business Men i'm Court
House Hear Address by
Prof. BOmberger

At meeting Of the business men Of
Snow Hill and vicinity held in the
Court House last Friday evening. the
farm labor problem was discussed
by Prof +. b. Bombergcr. Assistant
Director of Extension Work in Mary
land. II was explained that the var
lou, counties of Maryland would have
to depend on their labor, as it is prac-
tically impossible to obtain farm labor
from outside sources.
The State Compulsory Labor Law
will be enforced, and the states At
torney, Sheriff and County Agent will
search for all unemployed mon. and
any such found will be arrested.
II wa, decided that posters should
be placed throughout the county call
ing attention to the law requiring all
unemployed and able-bodied men be-
tween the ages Of is and 30 years to
be registered and obtain work, and be
employed continually days each
week, under penalty OF heavy nne,
or six months imprisonment.
1t is the duty of all citizens to re-
port loafers to the proper authorities.
1t is not necessary that those report
ing cases Of idlencsS appear in the case.
After information is obtained an in-
yestigation will be conducted by the
Sheriff and agent from the Compul-
sorry Work Bureau. and arrests will
be made.
1t is believed that there is suffi-,
cient farm labor in this county. if the
unemployed are put to work. The cit
liens can do much in making this Law
effective by cooperating with th
proper authorities. and assisting them
in having the unemployed placed at
work.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
Adjourned Monday
After Running Legal Course
ENACTED A NUMBER OF GOOD LAWS AND Kill
LED A GREAT MANY BAD ONES.
Senator Harrison an Important Factor.

The General Assembly Of Maryland
came to a close Monday night. al
iourning sine die a, an early hour in
the morning. \ great deal of lcgi--
lation affecting the state rs whole
has been enacted, while number Of
measures of local on county applica-
tion have been passed At this time
wc are unable to give the list Of
measures affecting Worcester County.
bat senator Harrison and Delegates
Dickerson, Robertson ana Dennis
have worked earnestly and faithfully
in the best interest, OF their conStit-
uents as well a of the state Al large.
Senator Harrison wa a dominant
figure in the senate. ana TO him is
given much Of the crcd, for the pas
sage Of the >3.ooo.o0o loan 20 com
plctc the Maryland state Roads sy,-
tenn. Other meritor.ou~ measure, re-
ccived his whole-hcartci support, ana
Mcssrs. Robcr, ,on, Dicker,on and
Dennis abb farthcred hi, effort in
the House.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
Slight Change In
The State Tax Rate

The State tax rate for the fiscal
years. 1919 and 1920 will be 80 3l-72
cents on the 500. This is slightly
less than the rate for the current year.
which is 36a cents on the 500. The
reduction. despite the increase in the
States expenses. was made possible
by the big increase in the taxable ba-
>is resulting from the State Tax Com
missions general rc-asScssmcnt.
Indcr the bill fixing the tax rate
the lcvics are TO be made as follows:
For schools. : cents on the 500:
for the Public Buildings Loan. cent:
for the Maryland State Normal
school Loan. 20 of / cent; for the
Consolidated Loan of 1919, 10 Of
cent: for the State Loan Of 1912.
> l-3 cents; for the Second Insane
Hospital Loan, 80 of cent; for the
Technical School Loan of 1912. 10 of
cent: for the State Roads Loan. >
and 9-l0 cents: for the State Insane
Hospital Loan, l-3 Of ! cent; for the
Public Highways Loan. of 1910. rs
of cent; for the State Roads Loan
OF 1911. , and Is cents; for the 81
0Oo.000 of 1916. ! and - cents; for
the treasury Relief Loan Of 1916, l
and 80 cents: for the State Omnibus
Loan of 1911. 3: of cent; for the
State Loan of 1918. l-3 Of cent and
for the Roads Loan Of 1918. 81 Of
a cent.
The rate is above what Governor
Harrington stated at the early part of
the session it would be. He said then
that he was not in favor Of any in
crease in the rate. but that he saw
little prospect of any substantial
reduction, Notwithstanding the in
crease in the taxable basis
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
THE ROAD BILL
is PASSED
So, 900. 900 Voted to Complete the
Public Road System. The
Governor TO Sign Bill

The House Of Delegates al Annapo
lis Monday passed the bill, which had
already passed the Senate, authorizing
a loan of $4,000 OO0wiih which to COM
plctc the public road system of Mary
land. The Wellcr-Tait- Wooden COM
bination of the Republican party,
which is seeking an issue in the next
state campaign. WAS opposed to the
bill, but the fight against its passage
collapsed before il had started.
Governor Harrington at first declar-
ed against bond issue for completion
of the state roads system. He chang
ed his mind, not aS Governor, not aS
a Democrat, but as patriotic Mary
lander. He realized the fact that if
the Germans should attack the At
lantc coast. Maryland would be a
vulnerable point. OF course the idea
has been laughed at, hooted at, that
the Huns could ever effect a landing
on the American Coast. The War and
Navy Departments at Washington
have taken the position that the land
ing of a German army on the Atlantic
Coast is possible In fact. these two
departments at Washington are in
possession of official information that
the Germans consider Lewes, Del, as
the most vulnerable point on the At
lantic Seaboard; that if they can sue
cced in landing their army at this
point they will be able to spread their
force, on the entire peninsula, and,
still further spreading out, can attack
Wilmington, Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Washington. The menace is
fully installed in the Governors mind.
II is fully installed in the minds of
the State Roads Commission.
Men worth while, in the Senate and
House of Delegates, have fully recog-
nizcd the absolute need Of the upkeep
of Maryland's magnificent road sys-
TEN and of its completion. II has
been recognition Of the fact that
Maryland may be called upon TO repel
German invasion, and that improved
public roads are necessary TO prevent
this invasion. that Governor Harring-
ton has decided to approve the bond
issue of S3.0O0.OOO.
The bill authorizing a loan of ST.
100000. asked for by the Maryland
Council of Defense. to be used by that
body as a war emergency fund, also
passed the House and Senate without
opposition, and will be signed by
Governor Harrington.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
SHELDON STILL
DRAWS THEM
Sunday Will BE The Closing Day
OF These Great Meetings
Many Conversions

The Sheldon meeting, continue with
unabatcd interest. large crowds are
in nightly attendance. and the Sunday
night service completely filled the
auditorium. Sunday School room, and
all other available space. The morn
ing prayer meetings have maintained
a splendid attendance. and many are
tcstifying TO the great blessing, they
have been. to the persons attending.
and to the homes where they were
held.
People from Cokcsbury are in at
tendance upon nearly every service.
and delegations are coming in from
ncighboring towns. and Nh Sheldon
IS receiving numerous invitations to
deliver his famous Booze" sermon,
that made such a hit with the people
who heard him deliver this message
in the Opera House last sunday week.
The number Of converts 20 date is no,
large. though there will bc a splendid
class to unite with the various church
cs, for which their preference has
been expressed. Those who have at
tended the revival services now in
progress at the Bates Memorial
church are unanimous in their praise
Of the decidedly imprcS, ,iyc manner
in which the Rev. Mr.. Sheldon appeals
to his hearers
There was time not many years
ago. when the idea prevailed tina, in
order to win converts. the meeting
must be turned into sort of storm
center, with the Evangelist lombard
ing his hcarel, with stories Of he'll.
fire. and birthstone. couchcd in Ian
guagc such that, moro from fear, than
for any Other reason. converts al
most tumblcd over one another in
their rush for the altar. Great excite
ment prevailed. and converts were
enlisted By the score But the convert
(CONTlNUED on PAGE -
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
County Commissioners
In Session Tuesday

The Board OF County Commissioners
wa, in session Tuesday with all the
members present. Orders were pass
ed and routine busincs, transacted a.
follows:
Ordered that the Board OF school
Commissioners be authorized to buy
the vacant lot Of H. r. Harmonson in
Berlin for the school ground. Price
no, to exceed $i75.o0
Ordered that r. NJ. Layton. of Bish-
opvillc be authorized to place the
road from Bishopyille to the farm of
Peter Bishop in good condition
Ambrose Armstrong was allowed a
rebate Of 5000 on personal property
for the years 1916 and 1917.
F. J. HarmonSon was allowed re-
bate for erroneous assessment of drug
store at Ocean City. and same was
charged to DR.. Paul Jones. Ordered
that Dr. Jones be sent bill for same.
William +. Kitchens was allowed a
rebate on $25O,OO for the year 1916.
DR.. Paul Jones was allowed rebate
on $500 personal property. Erroneous
charge.
Fred Mariner and others were in
structed to fix the road from Poplar
Thickct to the road that leads to
Marine School House at cost not to
exceed 500.
Ann Tyndley was put on the Out-of-
Door Pension list at $3.50 per month.
Same to begin April lst and to be paid
by Rayne and Ryan, Bishopville.
Mr.. Frank +. Hudson reports one
extra day.
Otho Wilson was ordered to repair
wash stand in Court House.
Ordered that the Treasurer pay
Mrs. Charles Ames. of Girdletree, the
sum of $500 for plow.
Board adjourned to meet Tuesday,
April Q. 1918.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
SNOW HILL WINS
AND LOSES
Boys Win Baseball Game From
POcOmOke City. While Girls
Lose at Basket Ball

The basketball and baseball teams
of the Snow Hill High School played
the teams Of the Pocomokc City High
School. in Pocomoke last Friday ac-
cordng to schedule
The Snow Hill girls lost the basket
ball game by the score of 10 to III.
Instead of being discouraged by their
initial defeat. il IS having the effect
of spurring them on to greater efforts,
so that with more systematic practice,
and general improvement in their
work, they hope to improve steadily
until they equal, or surpaSS. the cham
piOnship team of last year.
The Snow Hill team is constituted
as follows: Forwards. Addic Bcvans,
and Esther White; Guards, Elizabeth
Powell and Nellie Trader: Centres.
Sarah Hayward and Belle Tilghman.
The baseball game was won by
Snow Hill in easy fashion, the final
score being % to o. Keen was in the
box for Snow Hill, and he held the
batsmen of the opposing team at his
mercy at all stages of the game. He
had nineteen strike-outs to his credit.
while only one man reached third base
during the game.
Pocomokc's fine team of 1916 and
1917 was broken up. the lineup dis
closing almost a new team.
Snow Hill introduced new catcher.
White being shifted from centre field
to handle keen's shoots. which he did
in very creditablc manner. The in
field disclosed new man AT second
base, George Truitt essaying TO play
his first game in any league series.
George played in fine form in the
field. and was also strong at bat He
fits in nicely at the keystone position,
and the team is to be congratulated
that he decided not TO hide his talent
longer.
Purnell al first base. Dorsey Stur-
gis at short field. and Frank Sturgis
at third base. were all regulars on
last years game. and rs usual, they
played a heady and steady game.
Hickman and Emery, Outtielders, were
members of the team last year, but
Wilson and Henderson, who alternated
in right field. are new corners. They
have considerable natural ability as
baseball players. and their develop
mcnt will be watched with interest.
Score by innings:
Pocomoke 900 900 o. o
Snow Hill OO1 4 8 6 6-25
This weeks schedule calls for
games between Snow Hill and Berlin
at Snow Hill, and Stockton and POGO
moke at Stockton, this (Friday) after
noon.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
SATURDAY,
April 9th, A. d. 1918
At 3. 20 O'CLOCK 2. N.

all those two pieces of real estate known
as the Glendale Hotel property and the
Bell property situated on the south side
of Wicomico Street between Baltimore
Avenue. and Philadelphia Avenue. and
in front OF the Passenger Station at
Ocean City. Maryland. These proper
ties consist of one fourteen.room hotel
with large wash room and two summer
kitchens: one iive-roOm dwelling and
two stores. Land measurements: 100
feet frontage. - feet deep. All build
ings are electrically lighted throughout
and in good repair All taxes paid up to
January lst, 1918. Will offer both
properties together or separately.
This is one of the best located public
properties on Ocean City. and is
chance for some one to purchase prop
erty that will soon pay for itself. Could
be rented for $425 % net per season.
Immediate possession will be given
the purchaser.
Terms of Sale Onethird cash. bal
ance at twelve months time with ap-
proved security
GUY K. AYRES.
Attorney for owner.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
ANNEX ATIoN LAW.

From the ~;andpoint Of Baltimore
City, Annexation Wa easily the out
-tanding feature Of the session. \
political storm na, been raging around
the question of annexation for Balt-
more City for several years, and in
passing thi. measure the Baltimore
sun say, the Legislature deserves to
have its shortcomings overlooked.
Commenting generally on what the
Legislature has accomplished the sun
says in part
Next to the passage Of the Annex
alton bill the one measure enacted by
the General Assembly that concerned
the people OF the state most was the
resolution indorsing the Federal pro
amendment. l. will take 4
long time for a big part of the
States population to become convinc-
ed that the Legislature acted wisely
upon this measure. Some Maryland
crs. doubtless, will never sanction
what has been done. but it is now over
and the kickcrs will have to make the
best of the situation.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
HOME RULE.

"The passage of the Home Rule bill
for the counties was long step in the
right direction. Anyone familiar with
the amount of time the Legislature
wastes enacting bills, authorizing
county clerks to purchase additional
filing cases. prohibiting the shooting
of doves in this or that county or
altering or repeating muskrat laws
will unite in the hope that every
county will take advantage of the pro-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
Germans Beaten Back By Allies

The latest news from France gives the information
that the Germans have been compelled to fall back in
many places and the Allies have proof that the drive
made by the enemy cost them the lives of many
thousands of the best troops of their armies
New Zealanders yesterday went over the top and
captured POO Germans and 100 machine guns.
General Foch is in full command of the Allies.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
Saturday, Apr. 6, 1918
al 10 O'CLOCk. 7. ".

The mules are specially picked
stock, sound and good, and blocky and
fat. ranging in age from , TO ) years
The price of mules IS advancing III the
time. II you need pair, it will pay
yuo to buy now, 4, another year the
price will be aS much higher as it is
this year over last.
The sale Will take place promptly at
l.30 o'clock. rain or shine. Every
mule will be sold for the high dollar
Strictly no by-bidding.
Terms OF Sale.-CASH, or bank
able note with approved security.
G.. C. CHINN. Owner
c. f.. HILL. Auctionecr.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.

THE soldiers and sailors vote
amendment, and the necessary enab-
ling act were measures that the Legis-
lature was expected to pass and which
seemed to meet the demands Of simple
justice. whether they are ever availed
of to any great extent or not"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
SALE
OF VALUABLE
Real Estate

BY competent authority vested in
me by the owner. will sell in front OF
the Atlantic Hotel at Berlin. Maryland.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
For Rent For Year 1918

The two houses adjoining the resi-
dence Of the late Mrs. George w. Pur-
nell. Also rooms in the Office building.
corner Of Market and Washington Sts.
Necessary repairs TO the above will be
made. Apply at Mrs. Purnell's late
residence.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
MOTOR VEHICLE LAW.

"Automobilists. Motor Vehicle Com
missioner Baughman. Roads Commits
sioncr Zouck, Osborn L. Ycllott and
others. along with tho Legislature. are
entitled to credit for the passage of
the new Motor Vehicle law which will
provide sufficient revenue TO keep
Maryland's wonderful roads system
from going to pieces. Something had
10 be- done. and il is greatly TO the
credit Of the automobile owners that
most Of them so graciously submitted
to increased taxation at this time,
when tax burdens are mounting
higher and higher and are apt to go
on mounting higher and higher for
some time 10 come.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
Public Sale
or 4 CARLOAD or
MULES
AT Snow Hill, Md.

am here with another carload Of
Western Mules, and will sell them at
public auction to the highest bidder
at Brttingham's Stables.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
THE GOVERNORS BUDGET.

while speaking Of the good things
the Legislature did, it may not be
inappropriate TO again commend Gov
ernor Harrington's budget. 1t was a
first attempt that was extremely cred
table. There could not have been
many flaws in it. OF some of the peo-
pie who were anxious TO put the Gov
crnor in hole certainly might have
found more than the one item-that
relating to Johnnie" Georges Sala
ry-to find fault with after two
months study.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
ALFRED E. gLCHARD

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 22d
day of October. 1918. They may other
wise by law be excluded from all
benefits of the said estate All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment Given under
my hand this Both day of March 1915.
ELMIRA c. PILCHARD
WILLIAM J. PILCHARD.
Administrators.
Test: ASBURY C. RILEY.
Register Of Wills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
MARTHA f. GODFREY.

va OH tut Btl
sonai estate of
MARTHA f.. GODFREY.
late of Worcester County. deceased.
All persons having claims against the
deceased. are hereby warned 10 exhibit
the same. with the vouchers thereof.
to the subscriber. on or before the 22nd
day of October, 1918. They may other
wise by law be excluded from all bene-
fits Of the said estate. All persons in
debted 10 said estate are requested to
make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this 9Th day of April. 1918.
EDWARD r. DAVIS.
Administrator
Test:-ASBURY c. RILEY.
Register of Wills
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
GAME LAW.

The Statewide Game bill was an
other measure for the passage of
which the Legislature is to be com
mcnded. Inti this year Maryland
was but one OF two or three states in
the Union lacking such a law Why
it was long falling in line is
-omcihn4 of 4 question, but its delin-
quency say bo forgiven when the
right eventually prevails.
There was a time when the de-
mand for the passage Of Statewide
law was as great a it was this year,
for, until the war emphasized the ne
ccsSity Of conserving every bit Of
food possible, there was no especial
reason for doing to death the great
number or useless ours that have
nothing TO commend them except their
barks and appctitcs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06

,i>ions Of the law which will enable
il TO do its own legislating."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
Mean Query.

| can merry any woman | please.
Then | conclude you haven't pleased
any yet.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
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-
sonai estate of
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
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
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
Registration Notice

In accordance with an Act passed by
the General Assembly of Maryland 1916
notice is hereby given that the Regis
tration Office for the town of Snow Hill
Worcester County Maryland, will sit in
the Municipal Building on Bank Street.
in the said town of Snow Hill. for the
purpose of registering duly qualified
citizens on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-04-06
Monday. April 9Th. 1918

From a m. till 6 p. m.
No person whose name does not ap-
pear on the registration book under the
above date will be qualified to vote at
the coming Municipal election May 9Th.
1915
C. ". CoRDDRY.
Mayor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-07

CT he-.a.6 % sa- for France and Is
to :Hrs- II rs,ur- ho-e
BaIh Tlnes-Ha-cld Rice VINO has
beer az the aviation field a. san An
tc1Io- Texas since last wiarer. ex-
poets 10 be home soon according 20 q
letter received Wednesday By his mo-
rher Mrs. Willard Rice q Y Vine
street He said general orders have
been issued TO clear UP the field and
everybody is turning 70 and working
their utmost 20 obey believing that
the sooner lhey get the work ac-
comp,ished the sooner they Will Se-
chance 70 return home He hasn't
been home since MS departure nearly
{ year ago and he is anxious to get
hack and see the changes that have
taken place IN Bath He is in good
health now although his letter men
y7-s getting ont CT the hospital
Friends OF Lieut. Col. Frank s
C.1-a1 OF Orono viii. be pleased 10
.1arn snat he has been placed in com
mard Of the largest field artillery
renter in France. which is located at
Fanaur. This IS in recognition Of his
excellent work during the peribd OF
sr1r. II is probable that ne will re-
Ts4-.c overseas for some time and that
Mrs. Clark viii toin MIN there in the
scar EILure Col Clark was among
I'LL. first 70 go overseas, having bean
aver there now about tWo years Mrs
C.ark is with her mother in Natick.