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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-05-27
A GAME PRESERVE
FOR WORCESTER
Several Hundred Acres Leased
Will Be Stocked With Deer,
Wild Turkeys. Quail, &c.

Through the commendable efforts
and public spirited enterprise of DR..
Charles r. Law, of Berlin, the State
of Maryland has leased of Messrs.
Isaac II. Jones and Edward Jones
several hundred acres of woodland
and pasture for the purpose of estab-
fishing thereon game preserve, or
refuge. The preserve will be located
on Hickory Ridge, between Newark
and Libertytown.
The State of Maryland, through f.
Lee LeCompte, State Game Warden,
proposes to introduce deer, wild tur-
keys, pheasants, and quail on this
preserve. The land will be posted in
a short time to forewarn all persons
from trespassing with dog or gun on
the preserve, under heavy penalty of
the law.
The preserve is for the benefit of
all true sportsmen of the state, and it
is hoped that all persons will take an
interest in the movement, and coop
elate in the propagation and protec-
ton of the game birds and animals
on the refuge.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-05-27
Worcester County:

Open season for Raccoon,and Opos-
sum October lst to January 31st.
Prohibits the use of steel traps or
other similar devices for the catching
of same. Prohibits the killing of fox
while being pursued by hounds.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-05-27

Another haul was made last Tues
day in Worcester County of manu-
facturers and dispensers Of corn
whiskey and other illegal concoctions.
Prohibition Enforcement Officer Hill
airy Bratten aud Deputy Sheriff Eu-
gene Dennis made the arrests.
Those taken by the officers were
Lawrence Acker, Charles II. Little
ton, Edward Straughn and Frank
Pucel. All of these men conducted
their operations separately, but in
practically the same territory-be-
tween Newark and Berlin.
On the premises of Acker were
found three quart bottle of corn
whiskey, one barrel of fermenting
fruit mash, 100 pounds evaporated
fruit, ore brass still, one copper wash
boiler with worm attached, two BUSH
els of matted rye in state of fer
mentation, so pound box of prunes
and 100 pounds of granulated sugar.
In the building was high power
magazine rifle loaded with four bull
lets the size of a mans little finger.
The man acted ugly when captured,
but the officers warned him there
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-05-27
Closing Exercises
Of Berlin School

The elementary grades of the Ber-
lin School will hold their closing exer-
cises Tuesday evening, May Both, at
eight o'clock in the Globe Theatre.
The exercises will consist Of short
plays, songs, and games. and an
operetta. The elementary teachers
are directing the children, and the
production will be an outgrowth of
the work, which has beensdone in the
school during the year. Each grade
will have some part in the entertain
ment, and the patrons are sure Of an
enjoyable evening" Owing to the
expenses of costuming, and of rent
for the theatre, an admission fee of
fifty-cents will be charged. Net pro-
ceeds will 20 to purchase books for
the graded school library.
The senior class play will be given
Monday night, and The High School
Commencement exercises will be held
on Wednesday night in the Globe
Theatre. Admission to the play, SO
cents. Commencement exercises free
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-05-27
Officers Capture
More Moonshiners
Important Arrests Made By Federal Prohibition
Enforcement Officer Bratten, And Deputy
Sheriff Eugene Dennis Last Tuesday

would be no trifling and at show Of
fight or resistance they would take a
hand and shoot to kill.
On the premises of Charles II. Lit
tleton was found copper still and
worm, IS gallons of corn mash, fun
mel, one barrel of corn mash, so gal
Ions, 25 gallon tub of corn mash,
one gallon corn whiskey.
Frank Pucel had large brass still
and worm, 200 pounds of granulated
sugar, so gallons mash and three
quarts of corn whiskey.
Edward Straughn was arrested on
the charge of manufacturing corn
whiskey.
Acker and Littlcton each had a
preliminary hearing before Justice
McAllen who held them for the action
of the Federal Court in Baltimore
under $1,000 bail each, which was
furnished for Acker by Norman
Jones and for Charles H. Littleton by
his brother, Horace.
Straughn and Pucel were put in
Jail to await hearing.
Officer Bratten says the Depart
ment he represents in conjunction
with the Sheriff is going to break up
the illicit manufacture and sale of
intoXicants.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-05-27

By resolution the Board of
County Commissioners of Wor-
cester County last Tuesday
made arrangements to issue
bonds under the enabling Act
provided therefor,to the amount
of thirty thousand dollars. to
enable the county to obtain from
the State and National govern
ment its allotment of money ap-
propriated for lateral and post
roads. The county contributes
thirty thousand dollars, the
State thirty thousand dollars
and the National government
sixty thousand dollars.
The County Commissioners
recommended to the State
Roads Commission that work be
started first on the road con-
Meeting Bishop and Bishopville.
then the Pocomoke-Stockton
road. 1t is also proposed to
build as soon as the money is
available, from Snow Hill to
Wilton.
All the road work will be done
under the direction of the State
Roads Commission.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-05-27
Snow Hill School Club
Defeats Salisbury Club

Tht Snow Hill High School boys
took sweet revenge Wednesday by
their former defeat by Salisbury, by
defeating the Wicomico boys in an
exciting ninth inning rally. With the
score six to five against them, the
home team came up for last des-
perate effort in the ninth inning.
Tfuitt, the first batter up, was dis
posed Of. and Harris was given life
when his high fly over third base was
dropped. Aiken singled between first
and second, placing Harris on second
base. Stagg was given a base on
balls. filling the bases. White, the
next batter, singled sharply through
the pitchers box, and the ball con-
tinued into centre field. Before the
ball was recovered and returned to
the field, two runs had crossed the
plate, and the game was won.
The visitors started out like sure
winners, scoring five runs before the
home team could put run across the
platter. In the absence of Adkins,
the regular pitcher, who was non est,
Richard Aiken essayed to pitch, and
gave highly creditable performance.
He turned the visitors back eight
times on strikes, and held their heavy
sluggers to eight hits. Besides his
splendid pitching, Aiken drove out a
three bagger, scoring Harris from
first base, and also secured two sin
giles. Richardson, his battery mate.
caught in fine style, and also raped
out two bagger. White secured a
two bagger, and two singles, and
Stagg a two base hit, a single, and a
walk.
The battery for Salisbury was Ell
lott and Chairman. OF all the visitors
the latter attracted the most atten-
ton on account of his diminutive size,
which, however, was no handicap, as
he caught and threw to bases in fine
style, and injected life and pep into
the team.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-05-27
Knight Templars
Are Coming Sunday

A special sermon to the knight
Templars of Salisbury District will
be preached in Bates Memorial NJ. p.
Church Sunday morning by the pas
tor, Rev. c. X. Strausburg. The
order is the Thomas J. Shryock Com
mandery, No. IL, and embraces MEM
bership in Worcester. Wicomico, SOM
erset, and Dorchester Counties. Rep
resentatives from each of these coun-
ties are expected at the services,
which will be held at ll.0O o'clock, A.
VI. The theme of the sermon and the
public worship will be appropriate
"Ascension Day" services. In the
evening the pastor will preach the
sermon to the graduating class Of
Snow Hill High School at 7.l5 o'clock.
The public is cordially invited to be
present at both services.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-05-27

The Board of County Commission
ers was in session Tuesday, with
Commissioners Stagg. Powell, Dick
erson, Bounds and Davidson, and
Treasurer H. B. Pilchard, present.
Bills amounting to more than So
10000 were passed, and the Treasur-
er instructed to pay the same.
A summary of this phase of the
days work is given below.
H. W. Lambertson, road work,
$3.50.
o. d. Collins, Clerks Office, ST.
l65.l7.
Edw. Cooper, Court Crier, $lO5.Ol.
w. o. Shockley, Sheriff Account,
1920.
w. L. Purnell, Deputy Sheriff, 80.
VIM. o. Shockley, conveying pris-
ler to Cambridge, SI9.75.
w. o. Shockley, Sheriff Account,
.OS.55.
J. H. Mumford, Registrar, S4.2O.
Democratic Messenger, Printing
ira, $1,000.
5. f. Shockley, Judge Orphans
Irt, $4,000.
hos. ]. Fassett, Judge Orphans
trt, $4,000.
Z. r. Bounds, Judge of Orphans
rt, $4,000.
c. Riley, Ex-Register OF Wills
ount, $12l.5S.
Paul Jones, Register of Wills.
IS.
A. f. Landers, Examining in
patient, $500.
John l.. Riley, Examining in
patient and Jail account, $4,000.
A. A. Parker, Examining in
patient, $1,000.
irles V. Rowley, Supply of As
ents, SS.25.
,. Cottingham Co., Merchandise
House and Jail, SHIT.
hur Grey, bridge lumber,s7l.92 80.
4. Riegin, road work. $3.50.
:er Smith, Board fer Jurors,
ge Richardson, road work,
ce Pusey, road work, Sl5.75.
ne Pusey, road work, S29.70.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-05-27
NEW GAME LAWS
FOR MARYLAND
Open Season For OpOssum And
RaccoOn In Worcester County
October 1st To Jan. 31st

For the benefit of numerous read
ers interested in knowing the game
and fish laws, we publish the follow
ing from the State Game Depart
ment:
Bag Limits.
Quail ~ in any one day; Rutfed
Grouse 2; Rail 80; Reed so; Doves
25; Woodcock s; Rabbits 10; Squirrel
25; Jack-snipe %; Wild-fowl, includ-
ing Ducks, Geese and Brant %; Yel-
low Legs Is; Black breasted Plover,
5; Wild Turkey in any one season.
Open Seasons
Partridge (Quail, Pheasant Grouse)
Woodcock, November 10th to January
lst, inclusive.
Rabbit and Wild Turkey. Septem-
ber lst to October 18th.
Squirrel, November 10th to Janu-
AIRY lst.
Wild Ducks, Geese, Brant, Jack
snipe. Crowbills, November lst to
January 3ist.
Doves, September lst to December
18th.
Yellow-leg. Black-breasted and Col
den Plover, August 10th to November
30th.
Rail and Reed Birds, September 1st
to November 30th.
Muskrat and Otter, January lst to
March 18th.
II is unlawful to kill the male or
female Chinese Ring-necked Pleas
ant 1T any time, under penalty of
500.
Closed season on Deer, until No
vember 10, 1926. Penalty $500.
Statewide Hunting License
The Acts of 1922, Chapter $40, re-
quires every hunter to wear license
tag the number to correspond with
the number of Hunting license, same
to be worn on the outer garment be-
tween shoulders. Penalty $500 and
costs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-05-27
E. S. Women's Clubs
Met AT Hurlock

The first convention of the Eastern
Shore District Federation Of Women's
Clubs was held at Hurlock, Md, on
Wednesday of last week. Mrs. John
l.. Robins, President Of the Woman's
Club of Worcester County. repre-
sented this county.
Everything helped 20 make this
convention wonderful success; the
good roads, motor cars. ard train SER
vice in transporting The crowds, the
balmy spring day, the quantities of
lovely flowers, which with their per-
fume made the convention hall n de-
lightful bower, and the spontaneous
enthusiasm of every one of the two
hundred or more present so delighted
the speakers and officers that their
best efforts were given to the enter
tainment and instruction of the audi
ence. The convention was opened
with invocation by the Rev. Mr..
Adams, of Hurlock. Mrs. II. Lee
Glover, President of the Woman's
Club of Hurlock, most cordially well
coined all, and introduced as chair
man of the convention, Mrs. Andrew
A. Hathaway Mrs. J. w. Stowell, of
fredericksburg. the District Secretary,
read the minutes of the last meeting.
Mrs. Reginald Constable, of Elkton
District, Treasurer, reported finances
in good condition. The reports of the
chairmen of departments of work
were interestingly given by Mrs.
Josiah KeIT, of Cambridge, on Edu-
cation. Mrs. Alfonso Boley, of Royal
Oak, on Public Welfare; Mrs. J. ID.
Wallop, Of Princess Anne, on Citizen
ship. Mrs. Isaac Davis, of Elkton, on
Legislation. Mrs. William Hammond,
of Easton, on the Fine Arts. Mrs.
Charles NJ. Thompson, of Hurlock, on
Press and Publicity.
The newly elected President of
Maryland Federation of Women's
Clubs, Mrs. John F. Sippel. of Balti-
more, addressed the convention, and
talked her way straight into the
hearts os her hearers. Mrs. Francis
Sanderson, of Baltimore, the retiring
President, who on May 18th, at the
state convention was voted honorary
President for life of the State Fed
GRAFTON addressed those present, and
renewed the acquaintance of a host
of friends and admirers.
Mr. Albert S. Cook, State SupeIin-
tendent Of Education, gave a splendid
address along his line of work. DR.. j..
Mcconnell, of Easton, was a most
forceful and helpful speaker on the
Responsibility of Citizenship" Mrs.
Andrew A. Hathaway, of Easton,
President of the Eastern Shore Dis
trict, spoke so delightfully."- that she
captured the convention, and inspired
all to be up and doing. Miss Judge, a
Talbot County Welfare Worker, told
the convention of plans and achieve
ments in this important work. Lun-
cheon was served at the Glen Oak
Hotel.
The convention adjourned with a
cordial invitation from Mrs, Robert
c. Lewis, President of the Woman's
Club Of Elkton, to hold the second
semi-annual convention at Elkton
October next.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-05-27
Heat Waves And Crime.

Apropos of the combined heat and
crime wave in Paris, French psychol-
ogists are reviving the old theory that
high temperature and crime go hand
in hand. They instance the violence
and cruelty of the Spaniards, ignoring
facts that do not fit their theory. Why
not look upon the tyrants and tortur-
ers of Siberia as natural products of
the frigid air?
In the Nature of Things
If Henry Ford lives up to the ira
ditions of his business those who are
pushing his claims for President ought
to find him rattling good candidate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-18
Health Talks by DR.. Brady
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-18

way for the government to aid the farmer
In marketing his crop is through such or
ganizations; hence, in whatever provisions
may BIO made for rural credits, they urge
the necessity Of loans to these agencies, to
sustain and strengthen machinery evolved
10y the farmers themselves and proved by
experience to have been sound in this coun-
try and abroad
In the suddenly developed zeal of the sd
ministration to take tho lead in securing
relief for agriculture through the method
OF extension of rural credits it is forcsccn
That wido differences Of opinion will de-
velop between supporters OF the admins
tration program and farm bloc leaders us
TO the proper plan to be adopted. Agree
ment upon n half-bakod measure that bases
enlarged credits upon unsound business
principles, ignoring the fact that economic
laws cannot be altered, amended or repealed
in Legislative halls would in tho final an
alys!s work only injury 10 the farmers, rs
1T would necessarily delay the application
or the true remedy to overcome the condi-
tions of which they complain.
In his annual report, Secretary Hoover
frankly admits that the reduced financial
strength OF Europe, which has diminished
It's power TO buy American agricultural
products demands slower marketing and
moro credits in some parts OF tho farming
and enlarged productivity per capita en-
gagged. he says, have increased the general
credit necessity. But there has also been
developed the fact that the demand deposits
in The banks of this country, limited in their
use. as they must be, to short credits can
not supply the need for the nine to thirty
six months loans required in some parts
OF this industry or assure tho credits needed
in the finance OF the farm cooperative de-
vices.
The secretary very sensibly suggests that
some sort OF mobilization OF Investment
capital for agriculture is required To meet
this urgent demand. But he regards as n
fundamental error OF unsound finance any
attempt 10 seize the Federal reserve system
and Farm Loan Board and turn them from
tEeir true functioning in the mistaken be-
lief that the banks or the government has
some sort OF proprietary interest in the de-
posts OF their patrons and are empowered
to lend these trust funds in any fashion
which best suits them. Rather, he ompha-
sizes. the mobilization OF Investment capital
10 meet this demand lies midway between
that supplied by the Federal reserve system
and the Farm Loan Board. With that warn
ing suggestion in mind, the Congress ought
to be able to agree upon a measure which
would provide these Intermediate agencies
Of relief.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-18
News of Fifty Years Ago

(From the Richmond Dispatch. Dec. is, ls72)
Secretary John Z. Womble has issued a call
for a special meeting OF the stockholders OF
the Old Dominion Sugar Refining Company, to
be held in the Office of the company today
Several arrests have been made in NashviIc
Tenn. under the Sunday liquor law. a test case
having been appealed. which resulted i'm n
decision that there is difference between
spirituous and fermentcd liquors aud that the
statute does not prohibit the sale of wine
and beer. they being fcrmcnted liquors
The whole number OF deaths in tho city dur
ing the week ending December II was forty
four; twenty-six males. eighteen females
Contracts have been made with shippers in
the city to transport North 100000 slaves
for petroleum barrels.
This evening. In tho side chapel of the First
Baptist Church. n fair and feast Will com
monce for the benefit Of the little boys and
girls. numbering more than 100. COMPOSING
tho infant class of the Sunday school. Each
OF these briEht-cycd rosy-checked children
will expect II Christmas present
The board OF education has appointed Cap
tain L. /" Cooper and Rev. J. S. Loose. coun-
y superintendent OF schools for Stafford and
Rockingham Counties. respectively
1t has been proposed to give tho bows
al the Male Orphan Asylum a dinner on Christ :
and make it great occasion for them
In order to accomplish this contributions arc
solicited
The sum OF $4,000 was paid in at the ONCE
OF the Auditor of Public Accounts yesterda v
on account OF the state revenues.
The Gcrmania Maennerchor will give a grand
concert and ball at Virginia Hall on tho 26th
instant
The Manchester Cotton Mills pays out over
$1,000 per month to their operatives
Tho Alert Fire Company will give n ball
Friday night to raise funds 10 tit up Market
Hall as a meeting room. The committees.
invitations. j. Il. Fitzgerald. II. c. Ferguson
III. X. Gary: floor. James Buchanan, j. j. Writ,
L. t. Howle; supper. y. S. Traphagan, A. b.
Lithgow and j.. II. IIowlc
James NJ. Noting and Susie +. Carlton were
married on December 10 by Rev. DR. Min
niScrodc; Augustus j. Pyle. OF Richmond and
Alice A. Jones. OF Abemarle County, were
married on December II, at the home of the
bride. by Rev. MIR. Long. of Charlottesville:
Richard r. Duke and Alice ". Biankinship
wcro married at Trinity Church by Rev j.
Y. Garland on tho 18th; James IT. Martin and
Maggie T.. ID. Fuaua were married on tho 10th,
by Rev. DR.. c. C Biting,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-18
Taxation and Civilization

1'ANES and civilization are necessary
companions; they so hand in hand.
Facts are stubborn things: ana it is "A fact
that as the complexities OF modern life grow.
as we get further and further away from
the simple lives of our forcfathcrs so the
activities of government must increase
These things cost money There is no one
OF us who would abandon the achievements
of science and invention and. like Ghandi.
abolish government and law and medicine
and quick transportation and education. TO
press the fact home, taxes will inevitably
tend to increase.
Here and there differences OF opinion
exist to the wisdom of some govern
mental expenditures; undoubtedly lawmak-
ing bodies make some mistakes The in
dividual taxpayer is little affected through
these missteps. Our principal items Of cx-
penditurc are inevitable in such day as
ours. In Virginia Il considerable part OF
the public revenue goes toward interest
and redemption OF the state debt. 1t rep
rcsents some mistaken ventures but IL is an
obligation Of honor, and there is no voice
against the ultimate payment OF every
penny The remainder goes TO tho support
of the public free schools the higher in
stitutions OF learning, the hospitals for the
insane, the Confederate pension list, tho
courts and. in very small proportion, the
salaries and expenses OF administration. our
public health work costs money; il was un-
known in the days of our fathers: under a
wise and progressive administration il has
the approval Of everybody.
by comparison with other States. and
especially comparing the tax burdens of
Virginia cities with those OF progressive
communities all about us. our taxes are
light This fact was brought out in an adj
dress few days ago by Gencrai j. T. Jcr-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-18
Anluscnents
Musical Irnrcc mt Lyric.

Musical Fnrcc Mt Lyric.
The Ring Tanglc." n George Choos
production of musical comedy In tab
loid form, Will bc the principal fen
ture of the new show which comes
TO tho Lyric today for the opening
half OF tho week. Tho piece Is de-
scribcd as fast and funny whirl of
mirth. music and pretty girls. "The
Ring Tangle" unfolds n laughablc
story and is notable for tho original
lily Of tho idea on which tho story is
based
On tho same bill will bo tho Du-
points. European comic jugglors. who
have n wonderful manipulating net
The Duponts offer an exhibition OF
tricks of their own invention and out
Ct the beaten path.
O'Conncll and Lewis. on this bill
are widely known az Tho Song
Boys" They are vocalists OF OK
ccptionnl cal!bcr and have budg ct
Of songs covering a wide range OF
musical compOsIiion.
Reilly and Rogers n team Of &c.
Ccntriuucs, VIII entertain with a
tumble OF nonsensicalltlcs. songs and
dances. and closing the show will be-
The Timely Revue" h!gh-spccd
musical extravaganza with an acting
east OF five.
New and entertaining motion pic
'ure displays accompany the vaudc-
VIC attractions, rs usual.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-18
Information Bureau
About the Moon.

MISS VI. w. Observation-Disclosures
average distance OF the moon from
the earth is 23s.S62 miles The moon
IS not Inhabited Venus is tho near
est planet TO the earth. No way has
az yet been discovered to communi-
cate with Mars. Some astronomers
are Inclined To believe that Mars is
inhabited and that certain dark lines
seen an its surface are canals. No
such canals are TO be seen on tho
moon. Tho largest rcfract!on telc-
scopcs in the world are in thc United
states. The one at Ycrkes Obscrva-
tory. Geneva Lake. WIS. has an OBJ
Ject lens forty inches in diameter.
Other large ones arc at Lick OBJ
servatory. Mt. Hamilton. CAL, at the
United states Observatory Washing
ton. ID. c.. and the one belonging to
Harvard University. located in Cam
bridge. Two OF the most perfect re-
nccting telescope Instruments ever
built are at Mt. Wilson Observatory.
Pasadena, Cal