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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-26
Prohibition
Enforcement Bill
Passed House

The Prohibition Enforcement bill
passed the House Tuesday. Ii is a
most siingent measure.
The enforcement bill as il passed
the House provides:
After January 26. 1920 Every per
son. permitted under the law TO have
liquor in his possession. shall report
the quality and kind TO the commits
sioncrs of internal revenue. This APP
plies @ chemists. physicians. etc.
Aftc' February list. 1920: The pos
session Of any liquor. other than Is
authorized bv the law. shall be- prima
sale on otherwise in violation Of tho
law.
II will not be required. however.
TO report. and il will not be illegal TO
have in ones possession liquor in II
private dwelling while the same is
occupied and used by the poSscsor as
his private dwelling and the liquor
is used for personal consumption by
the owner. his family or his guests
The posessor of such liquors. how
ever. bears the burden Of proof that
the liquor was acquired and is pos
scssed lawfully.
Intoxicating liquor is defined as a
beverage containing more than one
half per cent. of alcohol.
Any house. boat. vehicle, or other
place where liquor is manufactured or
sold is declared a nuisance.
No person shall manufacture. sell.
barter. give away. transport. import,
export deliver. furnish or receive any
Intoxicating liquors.
Liquor for non-bcveragc purposes
and wine for sacramento use may be
sold under specified regulations
nenatured alcohol, medicinal pre-
paratonS (including patent medi-
cineS) unflavorng extracts and vine
gar are exempted.
Registered physicians are author
lied TO issue prescriptions under
strict regulations for the use Of liquor
in eases where il may be considered
necessary as a medicine.
Liquor advertisements of all kinds
are prohibited.
Sale. manufacture or distribution
OF compounds intended for use in the
unlawful manufacture of liquor IS
prohibited. together with sale or
publication of recipes for home man
ufacture.
Sc of liquor as beverage on any
public conveyance. train, boat or iit-
ncy bus is prohibited.
Broad powers are given under the
search and seizure section To officers
charged with enforcement of the law.
They may enter dwelling house in
which liquor is sold and seize it, to-
gethor with implements Of manufac-
ture.
Seizure OF all craft or vehicles used
in the transportation of liquor Is au-
thorized.
Enforcement, Of the wartime act
and the constitutional amendment Is
provided for in the measure and in
practically the same manner.
For first oirensc violators the maxi
mum fine is $1,000 or six months inn
prisonment and for subsequent Of
lenses fines range from 5000 to S2OGo
or one month to five years in prison.
Enforcement of both the wartime
act and the amendment is reposed in
the Internal Revenue Bureau and the
Department of Justice.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-26
CAPT. EDW ARD JOHNSON
TAKES HIM 4 BRIDE

DR.. Edward :. johnson Captain
United States Medical Corps and
Miss Lillian Dichl, were married at
Amityvile. Long Island, on the 18th
Of last month. MIR. and Mrs. Paul
Dieh, parents Of the bride, have just
issued announcements of the wedding
one Of which comes to The Messenger
office
DR.. johnson is a splendid surgeon
and was connected with st. Joseph's
Hospital. Baltimore, before h. went
to France as member Of the Medical
Corps. He is son Of Nj. and Mrs.
William D. johnson, OF Box Iron, and
has recently returned home from
overseas.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-26
PAGL.
BERLIN

Miss Mary Bethards. a graduate
nurse of the Episcopal Hospital, Phila-
delphia. is spending her vacation with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs John Beth
ards
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Bishop, of
New York. are visiting his mother
for a few days.
Mrs. Lee Hedges and daughter,
Charlotte Lee, of Wilmington, Del,
are visiting her parents.
Mr. John Gibbs returned last week
from Mercy Hospital. Baltimore, but
is still quite i'll. Mrs Gibbs is also ill.,
Rev. and Mrs. Sidney A. Potter and
daughter, Cornelia. left early Monday
morning for a months vacation with
relatives and friends near Baltimore.
Miss Pauline Purncl returned TO
her home in Wilmington last Friday
by Salisbury. She was accompanied
rs Miss Nadine Farlow. who will be
With her for a short visit, then she
will 20 to North East and visit her
cousin. Mrs. Samuel Sturgeon.
Miss Ruth Powell left here Sunday,
after spending her vacation with her
parents. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Powell.
Mrs Edmond Powell returned TO
her home in Philadelphia las; Satur-
day. after visiting relatives here for
nearly three weeks
Mrs. Eugene H. Benson has been
quite i'll during the past week, but is
improving now
Nh and Mrs John pruit; and son,
Jack. Of Salisbury. visited his sister,
Mrs Oscar Trader. on Sunday.
Nh f. Bradwell returned to Ohio on
Saturday. having been at his home
mere for several days.
Mr. Clayton Murphy and Mr.. Her
man Burhagc spent the week end with
friends at Stockton.
Mr. Earl Downing spent Sunday
with friends here
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip G. Dennis and
daughter, of Beverly. are visiting her
parents. Nj. and Mrs Horace Har-
monsoon, at the Atlantic Hotel.
Mrs. G. Nor left Tuesday for short
business trip TO New York.
Master Eugene English is spending
the week a, Shovel with his aunt,
Mrs. John Williams.
Mrs. Lee Davis ana son. George,
are visiting relatives at Bustleton, Pa.
Mrs. Paul Ewell, Of Pocomoke City,
visited her sisters, Mrs. c. NJ. Gunby
and Miss Annie Powell. the first of
the week
Miss Hazel Worrall is with her par
ents at Golden Quarter Farm, having
been in Baltimore for several months
Mrs. Guy Ayers and daughter, Mary
Ann, are visiting her sister. Mrs. Ohio
II. Mason.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-26
EDWARD W. ROSS POST
MASTER AT POCOMOkE

President Wilson last Thursday sent
to the United States Senate for con
firma,ion the name of Mr.. Edward w.
Ross, of Pocomoke City, to be Post
master OF that place, vice John H..
Blades. resigned.
Mr.. Ross won the place in the civil
service examination, making the high
est average. He is a bright and ac-
commodating gentleman, who for
MANY years was connected with the
|. N. Merrill Co., and more recently
with the Peninsula Produce Exchange.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-26
EASTERN SHORE DOCTORS
MET AT OCEAN CITY

The Third Annual meeting of the
Association OF Medical Societies of
the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Della
ware and Virginia, was held at the
State School Building, Ocean City,
Thursday, and the banquet at the
Plimhimmon. at $50 o'clock Thurs
day night. DR.. George W. Todd, of
Salisbury. is President.
The meeting was largely attended
and many OF the doctors had their
wives with them.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-26
OBEY AUTO LAWS
AND SAVE FINES

Mr. A. Fred Hartman. the auto
cop" is on the job to make people who
own automobiles observe the laws and
prevent accidents as far as possible
A large number OF arrests have
been made since last Saturday and
parties have been fined for violating
the automobile laws.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-26

Newspapers charge for notices
Of festivals and entertainments where
anything is offered for sale OF a
price of admission is charged Please
bear this in mind, and don't ask us
TO do il for nothing. Just count the
words and send us one cent word
for each insertion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-26
BATES MEMORIAL CHURCH

1000 a. M, Sunday School.
100 q. M, Morning worship and
sermon.
300 p. M. Preaching at Newark.
SIS y. M. Preaching. Theme, "The
Man Who Did Not Care"
Mid week prayer service, Wednes-
day, sis y. m.
All are cordially invited to attend
these services.
REV. C. X. STRAUSBuRG. Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-26

Mary Birmingham, an aged and
highly respected colored woman, died
Tuesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-07-26

HlitS. WI. BATiiANAA nee '7fat
utive ability, and should prove Il
valuable man 10 the firm. He en-
tered upon his duties Monday morn
ing.
On Wednesday OF last week.
twenty young chickens belonging to
Miss Ncttie Shocklcy, OF lndiantown.
were drowned during the heavy rain
fall. Tuesday night of this week, a
weasel visited hen hop, and killed
twenty more. The next night. a trap
was placed in the coop. and one dead
chicken was left as bait for Mr.. Wca-
sci. The weasel returned Wednesday
night for his prey, and when the coop
was visited Thursday morning. he was
found in the coop, but had evaded the
trap. Mr.. Luther Shocklcy procured
gun, and soon put an end to the
chicken cut throat and marauder. The
chickens that were drowned and kill
ed By the weasel were about ten weeks
old. Miss Shockley's mother, Mrs. +.
c. Shockley. also had twenty-five
young chickens drowned last week.
DR. A. T.. Landers received a
commission this week as Captain in
the Medical Reserve Corps. He en-
listed last fall. successfully passing
the required physical examination
DIR. Landers does not know the reason
of his belated appointment, unless il
presages activity on the Mexican bor-
| der.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
BOLSEVIKI TRYING
 TO MAKE RELIGION !, MATTER OF CONTEMPT
It Seems Part of Their Propaganda to Try and Shake the Faith of the Peasants in Their
 Religion.

LONDON, May 13.-The Bolshev- iki are seeking to destroy the relg- ious faith of the peasants and people by bringing it into contempt. They conducted a mock marriage between an aged priest and a mare and forced the choir under threats of death to sing pslams in the Cathed- ral of Moscow
 The Soviet also publisherd pam phlets depicting supposed orgies of the priests. The Bolsheviki also exhumed the bones of two saints in further effort to shake the faith of the masses.
 The priesthood has stood solidiy and consistently against the Bolshe- wiki propagand8 from the first and 'have suffered confiscation of church property and persecution in many forms.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
TR0LLERS QUIT
 WORK AND NAME
 MAN FOR OFFICE.
Ketchikan Fishermen Strike for Higher Prices and Mo- minate Candidate for De-
 Ieqate for Congress.

KETCHIKAN, May 13.-Three hun dred and fifty trollers in mass meet ing here last night voted to strike for higher pay for fish and nomin' ated a candidate for Delegate to Congress. They demand an increase of a cent for their fish and named J. L. Jones of this city as a candi- date for Delegate to Congress-
 The buyers are paying ten cents for red salmon and six cents for white salmon. The fishermen de mand eleven and seven cents.
 J. L. Jones. nominated by the fishermen for Delegate to Congress-, is a fisherman. He formerly was Superintendent of the Ketchikan Pub lie Schools. He will be advanced as Labor Union candidate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
THINKS AMERICA
 TO BE PRUSSIA
 OF THE FUTURE
Brazilian Writer Says We Want Brazil and He Belit- ties the President and
 Our Soldiers Abroad

RIO JANIERO, May 13.-Senor Al buerque, one of the leading Brazil ian journalists. in published state- ments, accused the United States of fomenting the Mexican revolutions. He asserts that Brazil is considered by America only as future colony to be exploited by Americans.
 The Brazilian writer belittles Pres ident Wilson. He also insinuates that America won only one battle during the war-that of St Mihiel only with the assistance of the Brit ish artillery and French division forces. In conclusion he declares that the United States uncontess. ably is the Prussia of tomorrow. and sounds a warning to all South Amer ican countries.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
REPUBLICANS WILL
 MEET TOMORROW TO
 OUTLINE PROGRAM
Progressives Will Organize in Or der to Oppose the Election of Senator Penrose as the
 Chairman.

WASHINGTON, May 13.-Republi- can Senators will meet tomorrow to organize for the coming session of Congress called for May 18th. The Progressives will oppose the cleo tion of Senator Boise Penrose of Pennsylvania as chairman of the Fi- nance Committee and the appoint ment of Senator Francis E. Warren, of Wyoming, as chairman of the Committee on Appropriations. It is believed that the office of President pro-tempore of the Senate will be filled by one of the Senators opposing Penrose and Warren. It is expected that Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas. will be named the Republican whip.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
SOUNDS LIKE GERMAN"
CITY OF SEATTLE IS WILL ARRIVE WITH
 JUNEAU PASSENGERS

SEATTLE. May 13-The City of Seattle sailed at ten o'clock this morning for Alaska with the follow ing passengers for Juneau:
 MT and Mrs. P. A. Peterson. c. s. Fuller. Mrs. P Pederson. Mir. and Mrs. John Schwaboda, Mrs. w. N. Krunt. Arthur Floyd. w. H. Worst len. William P. Ruby, Miss May Nc Kama. V. Aurten. Bren Blee. MT. and Mrs. C. Bertleson. H. L. Blake. MT. and Mrs. F. P. Frederickson, vina Hurdey. Miss c. Webster. Mrs. Anna Webster. Raymond Hurley. Robert Hurley. Emil Hughes. and H. Magarty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
IS NOW WILLING TO
 CONCEDE SOME
Believed That Difficulties of Italian Situation Have Been Surmounted by
 Peace Delegates.

PARIS, May 13-The Italian prob lem seems near a solution. It is reported that the Italians are show ing a willingness to make conces- sions. Premier Orlando visited Col. E. M. House, the confidential advis- conference and the two men thor- oughly discussed the situation. A much better feeling exists and diplo- mats believe that the Italian ques- tion may now be considered another difficulty that has been surmounted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
THIRTY-SEVEN BANKS FROM AMERICA WILL
 ASSIST CHINESE LOAN
Banking Groups of the Allies Will Be Forced to Finance China, With National Guaran-
 tee From China.

WASHINGTON, May 13.-Thirty- seven American banks will partici- pate in the international consortium for financing the Chinese loan, the announcement of the fact being made in Paris dispatches.
 Under the conditions worked out the Chinese Government practically guarantees the investments of bank ing groups of England, France, Amer ica and Japan, which are to be formed. However, loans will also be open to other countries.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
SAYS WAR VETERANS WILL RUN NATION
 IN FEW MORE YEARS
Chairman of the American Legion Says They Will Become Great Moral and Spiritual Force
 Force in Nation.

WASHINGTON, May 13. = Col Henry Lindsley, recently elected as chairman of the American Legion composed of war veterans, predicts that the veterans will run the nation within a few years by constituting a mighty moral and spiritual force ca pable of molding public sentiment
 He said Lieut.. .-Col. Roosevelt was very popular at the St. Louis con vention recently held, on account ol his own war record, and not on ac count of his fathers record.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
BAKER ANNOUNCES
 CONTRACTS ARE LET
 FOR MORE AIR PLANES

WASHINGTON, May 13.-Secre tary of War Baker Is considering letting contracts for 800 airplanes to American manufacturers for the Ar my, in order to keep the airplane in dustry going so that 1t could be ex pended rapidly to meet the require ments in case of National amer gency.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
Av|ATORS ARE
 STILL WAITING
 GOOD WEATHER
Americans and British All Ready to Start for Ocean Flight and It Is a Guess
 Who Will Go First.

TREPASSY, N. F., May 13.-Two American seaplanes are here ready to start for the Azores, when the weather is favorable.
 Secretary of the Navy Daniels Is returning from Europe on the trans port Mt. Vernon and may see the aviators in their flight, if they get away in the next day or so. It sis expected they would pass the trans port in mid ocean.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
LARGE SEAPLANE SEEN BY VESSEL SEARCHING
 FOR COAST GUARD BOAT

BOSTON. May 13.-In a search for wreckage of the coast guard cutter Ossipee a large seaplane was sighted Saturday 40 miles East of Provincetown, by the destroyer Me Dermont. which was unsuccessful in getting near it. The seaplane is be- lieyed to be the one lost during a parade of returned. soldiers here on April 2S. It is believed that the bodies of the three aviators are en- tangled. in the wreckage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
AN AGREEMENT IS
 REACHED BETWEEN U. s. AND BRITAIN
England Will Pay America $35, ,OOO,- GOO Net in the Final Adjust ment to Be Made Be-
 tween Nations.

WASHINGTON, May 13.-Secretary of War Baker announces complete agreement having been reached be tween the United States and Great Britain on all claims growing out oi military operations. He said that England will pay the United States S35,50O,000 net in the final adjust ment,
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
LATE AMBASSADOR
 FAVORS HOME TOWN

PHILADELPHIA, May 13.-John Skelton Williams. former Ambassa- dor to Egypt, bequeathes nearly one million dollars for improving Govern mental conditions in Philadelphia. He died nearly one week ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
WILL ASSIST sHIPYARDs

WASHINGTON, May 13.-Presi- dent Wilson has decided to lot American shipyards accept foreign contracts. if such work done does not interfere with the building of American ships for the American merchant marine. It is expected a big stimulus to the shipbuilding in. dustry will result, as many yards re- gently were offered foreign con- tracts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
ICE GOES OUT IN FRONT | OF DAWSON AND MUCH
 MONEY CHANGES HANDS

DAWSON, May 13-Thou sands of dollars have changed hands here as the result of the ice breaking in front of Dawson Saturday. This is the earliest breakup in a number of years The water front is alreadyo alive with scenes of activity and the people are preparing for the first steamboat which will soon arrive from White horse.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
GEN. PERSHINC IS
 ORDERING MEN HOME

WASHINGTON, May 13.-Gen. John Pershing has ordered to be returned to the United States officers and men who are entitled to be furlough- ed from the Regular Army to the Reserve Corps.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
TWO MORE BRITISH ARRIVE

ST. JOHNS, N. F., May 13-Two more British aviators have arrived here to make the transatlantic flight, and have Joined Hawker and Rayham, who arrived here some time ago, in fact over month ago, wait ing for favorable weather to make the start.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
EVERY SHEPARD TO
 CEASE OPERATION END
 OF PRESENT MONTH
R. Akerson Says There Is No Other Alternative Save for Congress to Appropriate $6OO,-
 GOO. 900 at Once.

PHILADELPHIA, May 13. - R. Akerson, assistant chairman of the Federal Shipping Board, says unless Congress appropriates $60O,O00,00O be- fore the end of the present month, every shipyard in the United States working on Government contracts will be forced to suspend. He says there is no other alternative.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
CRIGSBY TO HOLD
 KETCHIKAN MEETING
 TOMORROW NIGHT

KETCHIKAN. May 13.-Attorney- General George B. Grigsby. Democrat ic nominee for Delegate to Congress. is here and will hold a meeting to- night. He is meeting with excellent success in his campaign. and expects a large vote at Petersburg and Wran- gell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13

panied by a plan to establish mili- tary dictatorship on June 1st. The officers say their motive was only to save the Government from the proletariat movement.
 SOUNDS LIKE GERMAN"
 WASHINGTON. May 13.-The on. ly comment made on the statements of a Brazilian writer was that 1t sounded like German propaganda.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
BRONZE BUTTONS TO
 BE GIVEN NURSES
 FROM OVER THE SEA

WASHINGTON, May 13.-Bronze buttons for lapels will be given sol diers and nurses who served during the war and silver buttons for the wounded men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
MAJOR CARROLL IS
 NOW COUNCILMAN

SEATTLE, May 13.-Major John E. Carroll. former justice of the peace of Seattle. has been elected City Councilman. succeeding the late R. w. CottrilL Carroll is veteran from overseas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
SOLDIERS KILLED
 IN AN EXPLO OSION

DILLON. May 13.-Several Ameri- can soldiers were killed and ten were seriously injured ip m explos- ion of dynamite near this place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
ROBERT L. OWEN
 BOOM IS STARTED

TUSLA, Okla. May 13.-A Club has been organized here to support Senator Robert l.. Owen as a candi- date for President.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
BRITISH ARSHIPS ASSEMBLING TO JOIN IN FIGHT AGAINST THE : REDS OF PETROCRAD-- ATTACK
 AGAINST CITY IS UNDER WAY

LONDON. May 13 reported in Hesngfors dispatches this morning Rodzianko with 5000 Russians has at Perograd the south shore and the Gulf Finland
 with another of 5000 will attack the Bolsheviki from the north
 arrival British warshps expected to aid in the work of suppressng The arrival Hesngors of British Admiral Cowan was reported yesterdays advices
 The sudden development of the movement against the Bo shev indicates Allies had been preparing for the movement time and that plans have been carefully carry the quick conclusion Some in the present indications that the Allies had anticipated the possibility of Germany attempting alliance with the Bo sevki of evang the responsibilities of signing the treaty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
BAR SILVER REACHES
 HIGHEST PRICE DURING
 THE PAST THIRTY YEARS

NEW YORK. May 13.--Bar silver yesterday reached s1.19%. the high est price quoted in 30 years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
WHAT ENGLAND WILL PAY

WASHINGTON, May 13-England is to pay America $35,0O0,000 as the final net settlement for war mater ials. Settlements are yet to be made by America to England for the transportation of American troops overseas in British ships.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
CHILEAN OFFICERS ARRESTED

BUENOS AIRES. May 13. = Sixty Chilean army officers have been ar rested as the result of the discovery of secret political activity. accom-
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
GERMAN PARTIES THREATEN THE CABINET

PARIS May 13-The heads of the two German democratic parties and the parties of the centers have informed German Chancellor Scnedmaan that they will withdraw from the gov emen the German cabinet signs the treaty submitted the Allied to the German delegation at Versailles
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13

PARIS, May 13-The Germans intend to ask permi send delegates receive the Austrian representatives conference for the signing of the treaty The Al vousy announced that they intended to keep the Aust German delegations wholly apart.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
DEFINING AUSTRIAN BOUNDARIES.

PARIS, May 13.-(Associated Press)-The Council of has completed the task of defining the Austrian boundaries believed that the treaty being prepared for the Austrian gates, who their way to Versailles, will be finished week..
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
RELIEVING BRITISH FORCES IN SIBERIA

LONDON May 13Fifteen hundred left here for Arch apel as the first contingent relieve the British Northern Russia Two additional contngents will leave inside of week
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13

PARIS May 13The Austrian treaty provides for the trial of Austrian military offenders but not include former En- peror Charles
 The treaty gives Italy strategic frontier against Austria. The territory given Italy includes the cities of Bozen and Mera
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13

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