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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-07-01
Appointment
OF Registration Officers
and Judges and Clerks
of Election.

At the meeting of the Board of
Election Supervisors held in their
Office in the Court House at Snow
/. Hill, Worcester County, Maryland,
on Tuesday, June the 9th, the fol-
lowing Registration Officers and
Judges and Clerks of Election were
appointed to serve during 1922. Any
objections to any of these appoint
ments must be filed on or before
Tuesday, July 18th, 1922.
FIRST DISTRICT, PRECINCT l
A. to M.
7, White Tull, Democrat, Rcgistra-
ton Judge.
Marion P. Lambertson, Republican,
Registration Judge.
w. A. King, Democrat, Judge.
II. w. Lambertson, Republican
Judge.
Carl Merrill, Democrat, Clerk.
w. C. Lambertson, Republican,
Clerk.
FIRST DISTRICT, PRECINCT /
N. to T..
James 7. Sexton, Democrat, Regis
tration Judge.
+. w. C. Quinn, Republican, Regis
tration Judge.
George II. Henderson. Democrat,
Judge.
John Ratledge, Republican, Judge.
+. T. Bowen, Democrat, Clerk.
FIRST DISTRICT, PRECINCT 2
A. to NJ.
Oscar L. Taylor, Democrat, Regis
tration Judge.
Rome N. Barnes, Republican, Regis
tration Judge.
Granville S. Hall. Democrat, Judge.
II. w. Dixon, Republican, Judge.
Fitzgerald Crockett, Democrat,
Clerk.
w. X. Morris, Republican, Clerk.
FIRST DISTRICT, PRECINCT 2
n. to z.
S. p. Carey, Democrat, Registration
Judge.
Paul r. Vincent, Republican, Regis
tration Judge.
Harry Mears, Democrat, Judge.
c. C. Powell, Republican, Judge.
M. w. Boston, Democrat, Clerk.
L. w. Polk, Republican, Clerk.
SECOND DISTRICT
A. to NJ.
j. o. Byrd, Democrat, Registration
Judge.
Emory Mumford, Republican, Reg
istration Judge.
Cleveland Bailey, Democrat, Judge.
Olan Trader, Republican, Judge.
Harry C. Bradford, Democrat,
Clerk.
w. B. Hearne, Republican, Clerk.
SECOND DISTRICT
N. to z.
E. G. Cooper, Democrat, Registra-
ton Judge.
Robert II. DAYS, Republican, Regis
tration Judge.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-07-01
MAGMA CHARTA HOLDS OWN
American Visitors All Anxious to
See Il In British Museum.

After roo years Magma Charta re-
mains the most popular British manu-
script.
Last year 14,000 persons went TO
the British museum to see II. Amer
leans invariably ask to view the fa-
nous charter which insures English.
men their rights. according to the
museum custodians, but other foreign.
ers take more interest In the papal
Bull, which Is displayed next to II.
Heavy green blinds are kept over
the precious parchment TO exclude the
full light rays and thus prevent
deterioration. but are lifted to show
the charter to admiring pilgrims.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-07-01

II. IL. Guthrie, Democrat, Judge.
VIM. T. Henderson, Republican,
Judge.
Il. I. Truitt, Democrat, Clerk.
Jester Stanford, Republican, Clerk.
THIRD DISTRICT, PRECINCT l
A. to NJ.
Norman NJ. Peters, Democrat, Reg
istration Judge.
Garfield johnson, Republican, Reg
istration Judge.
C. Lee Davis, Democrat, Judge.
James p. Holloway, Republican,
Judge.
Clinton Jarman, Democrat, Clerk.
Murray Gilman, Republican, Clerk.
THIRD DISTRICT, PRECINCT l
N. to Y.
J. +. Williams, Democrat, Regis
tration Judge.
Harry w. Taylor, Republican, Reg
istration Judge.
Elmer I. Onley, Democrat, Judge.
C. Hill Powell, Republican, Judge.
Walter West, Democrat, Clerk.
Walter Coe, Republican, Clerk.
THIRD DISTRICT, PRECINCT 2
I. s. Mumford, Democrat, Regis
tration Judge.
Fl. II. Richardson, Republican, Reg
istration Judge.
James II. Mumford, Democrat,
Judge.
Daniel 1'rimper, Jr., Republican,
Judge.
Edward Callahan, Democrat, Clerk.
John NJ. Mumforl, Republican,
Clerk.
FOURTH DISTRICT
+. +. Collins, Democrat, Registra-
ton Judge.
j. NJ. Powell. Republican, Registra-
ton Judge.
Walter d. Bowen, Democrat, Judge.
Marion C. Johnson, Republican,
Judge.
Luther j. Bowen, Democrat, Clerk.
Charles w. Mumford, Republican,
Clerk.
FIFTH DISTRICT
f. A. Collins, Democrat, Registra-
ton Judge.
Harry p. Law, Republican, Regis
tration Judge.
c. Il. Chopper, Democrat, Judge.
J. I. Davidson, Republican, Judge.
Il. I. Birmingham, Democrat, Clerk.
West Hudson, Republican, Clerk.
SIXTH DISTRICT
w. S. Carmean, Democrat, Regis
tration Judge.
C. r. Parsons, Republican, Regis
tration Judge.
w. NJ. Sirman, Democrat, Judge.
Jas. w. Truitt, Republican. Judge.
VIM. V. Parsons, Democrat, Clerk.
II. Il. Truitt, Republican, Clerk.
SEVENTH DISTRICT
A. P. Shockley, Democrat, Regis
tratlon Judge.
w. J. Bounds, Republican, Regis
tration Judge.
N. J. Pussy. Democrat, Judge.
+. NJ. Conley, Republican, Judge.
VIM. F. Carey, Democrat, Clerk.
Aubrey Hottenstein, Republican,
Clerk.
EIGHTH DISTRICT, PRECINCT /
Philip b. Payton, Democrat, Regis
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-07-01
Check Comes Back.

That check PUT into circulation
can liquldate number of debts Is
shown by the following incident related
by merchant of Madison. S. u. A
Madison resident gave creditor an
81 check TO pay his account. This
man turned the check In on account
TO creditor. who in turn used II TO
pay of "a debt. and the fourth man
turned II back to the writer Of the
check on a bin he owed him. The
check thus paid S44 worth of debts In
all.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-07-01

vent in France.
Her heart went
out TO a soldier
she nursed i; she
left the convent
and In Paris fell
into a life of sin.
After years she
crept back TO the
convent steps TO
die. She was tax.
en- IN and nursed
back 10 health,
" hen lol she
foun d another
had filed her
place IN the con-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-07-01
Those Who Seek the Lord.

And they that know thy name will
NM their trust IN thee; for thou
Lord. hast not forsaken them that
seek thee.-Psalm $40.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-07-01

BELLE don't like the looks of
that fellow you are going with. Nell
I'm awfully glad you don't. want
him myself.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-07-01
How God
Restores
BY REV. LEW w. GOSNELL
Assistant Dean. Moody Bible
Institute. Chicago.

TEXT-So when they had dined. Jesus
saith 10 Simon Peter. Simon. son OF Jonas.
lowest thou me more than these? He
saith unto Him. Yea. Lord. Thou knowest
that love Thee. He saith unto him.
Feed my lambs.-John 2i:l5.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-07-01

Adelaide Proctor tells the story OF
"A nun who kept the portal at a con-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-07-01
RUSH FOR COLD
BRINGS MANY
0atman, Ariz., Is Much Like a
Temporary War Town.
EX-SOLDIERS FLOCK TO PLACE

Take to Diamond Drilling With az
Much Facility as They Did to Pump
ing a Machine Gun In France
Many Of the Veterans Are Prospect
ing on Their own--Plan, When They
Make Their Pile, to Reclaim Land
In Boulder Dam Country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-31
Will Press Early
 Legislation
Some Time Must E1apse However Before Vet erans May Share Bene- fits.

Washington. May 31-By & vote of nine to four the Senate finance com nittee decided to report favorably to the Senate the Soldiers Bonus Bill as passed by the House, with slight amendm ents. The Democrats on the committee, three in number, Joined with the six majority Republicans in forcing the bill out. Those voting for reporting the bill were:
 ublfcans-McCunlb of North Dakota, Curtis of Kansas, Watson of Indiana, LaFollette of Wisconsin, Sutherland of West Virginia, and Mclean of Connecticut.
 emocrats-Gerry of Rhode Island, Walsh of Massachusetts, and Simmons of North Carolina.
 The McCumber bill differs in many respects from the bill that passed the House some weeks ago. and a series of conferences @w1li be necessary with House lead ders, even after the passage of the McCumber bill by the Senate, before the veterans can secure any of the benefits of the legislation.
 It is the intention of the leaders, however, to press for early action on the legislation in view of the wide spread demand fin both houses for ac- tion that will enable the candidates in this years election to 'tmake good" on their previous promises that a bonus bill would be framed and en- acted at this session of Congress-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-31
Virelli Makes
 Arrest After
 Years Search

After a years search, Sergeant Frank VirelE of the State Police force arrested Frank MoscoEno, 29 of S5 French street, last night for his part in the robbery of the Shephard-IIelcht company. Bethel. when S6000 worth of leather goods was stolen August 28, 1921. Five others involved in the robbery were apprehendd and now in tn County Jail awaiting trial.
 Moscolino is charged by State police with being the leader of the gang. Since the robbery he has been in hiding and just yesterday ventured to return to the city. State police re- ceived word of his arrival and the arrest followed.
 He is charged with holding a. re- volver against the driver of the truck and forcing him to drive to New York In New York when the truck was about to cross of ferry a policeman stopped the car and begun a search. Moscolino is alleged to have jumped off told the officer that they were delivering leather goods. He then al- lowed them to proceed
 He was arraGlgned in Bethel today No bonds were furnished.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-31
Application For
 Smiths Warrant
 Granted Today

A warrant was issued this morning for the arrest of Howard F. Smith, missing tax collector, charging him with embedding the city of Bridgeport of $85, 5,300.O9. The specific charges are that on or about October 1, 1921, $25, ,OOO was taken and on May 1st $6O,30O.O8 was taken by him.
 After a conference with Auditor Heating this morn ing this was decided the best plan to follow said E. Earle Garlick, prosecuting attor- ney.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-31
10 Gallon Still
 Seized Today

Stephen Huyydics of 1892 Penn broke street was paid a visit by the second precinct liquor sleuths this morning and a ten gallon still was seized. According to the police Steve must have done a good business yes terday because although a thorough search was made of the premises no liquor was found. Steve will be turn ed over to the Federal authorities.
 Joseph Giigasky of s3S Boston ave nue was also visited this morning by the same squad consisting of Sergeant Kehoe and Patrolnaen Gunzenhauser and Fitzgerald Four and one-half gallons of liquor and fifty gallons of mash were seized at the above ad- dress Officer Gunzenhauser also re- cefved shower bath in the bargain when he went to seize a t.pail'' which he thought contained liquor The iardinier overturned. and at last re- ports. Officer Gunzenhauser was sit ting at the fire side waiting for his clothes to dry Giigasky is held in bonds Of $500 for an appearance fn the city court tomorrow mpkutqE
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-31
Branch Banks To
 Remain Closed Until Hearing Ends

The two branch banks of the Bridgeport Savings bank which were to open June 1 will remain closed until the outcome of 8 hearing before Judge Isaac Wolfe in the Superior court, brought by the West Side Bank. and the American Bank and Trust company, asking an injunction re- stratning the Bridgeport Savings bank from opening the two branches one of which was to be established on the East Side in the vicinity of the Amerf- can Bank and Trust company and the other in the vicinity of the West Side Bank.
 Judge Wolfe allowed the attorneys one week in which to file briefs. Judge William Com1ey and Attorney John s. Pullman represents the Savings bank and Attorney Theodore Steiber repre- sents the West Side Bank, while States Attorney Hugh Alcorn repre- sents the American Bank. William P. Kirk, president of the West Side bank testified for his business institution and Albert W. Tremain testified for the American Bank. The testimony brought out the assets and financial standings of both banks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-31
Boy Run Over
 By Big Truck

Thrown from bicycle which he was riding when the front wheel struck nut in the road at the cor ner of Golden Hill and Main street at noon, Albert Colletti, of 119 Lex ington avenue, landed beneath the wheels of large one ton truck own ed by the .Comstock W11ler Co, with offices on Water street, and driven by C. Hull of 129O Iranistan avenue
 The front wheels of the truck pass lance with Dr. F. J. OBrien in charge, responded to a hurry call that was sent in and after treatment by Dr. O'Brien he was removed to St. Vincent's hospital, where his condi- tion is reported as serious.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-31
To Extradite Collins Captain" Who E1oped with Miss Amelia Wheeler
 Must Stand Trial in India

New York, May s1-"Captain" Glenn Collins. who in 1914. e1oped with Miss Amelia Wheeler. of Bridgeport to Glen Arm. Md. where they we're married after he had pre- return to India to stand trial on a technical charge of cheating. The United States Supreme court ruled that Collins must be extradited to British India for trial at Bombay.
 He was later divorced by Miss Wheeler is now Mrs. Stewart. and is in India with her second husband, who Is the confidential secretary of Lord Derby, prime lord of India.
 The technical charge of cheating was made against him by Gineshi Lal1 lers, of Bombay, who allege he ob- tained pearls ard diamonds from them valued at 75,0O0 rupees, and that his drafts had been dishonored.
 This happened in February. 1917. according to the jewellers, and since been trying to keep out of India. He is now technically in the charge of the United States Marshal at New Orleans, but is free under S10,0OO bail.
 New York first heard of Capt" New York and Newp ort society, he married the beautiful Miss Natalie Schenck, daughter of MT. and Mrs Spotswood D. Schenck She divorced him, charging he was an inveterate gambler. She married William beer was fatally injured, his wife was severely hurt and S. Osgood Pell and his chauffeur were killed in an auto mobile by a Long Island Railroad
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-31

train in August, 1913, while returning from Long Beach.
 The heroine of the gallant cap tain's next matriminia1 adventure was
 Miss Amelia Wheeler, daughter of Samuel H. Wheeler. a millionaire ing machines. Collins has admitted Miss Wheeler advanced him money
 ito get him on his feet" She eloped with him and they were married at Glen Arm. Md. in August. 1914.
 The World War then was threaten in the Queens Own Highlanders and had served well in Egypt and South Africa He returned to England, re- joined the army and carried himself so bravely in Belgium, Gal1fpoli and France tha. he was decorated. He was wounded seriously and gassed. The former Miss Wheeler repenting at leisure, had divorced him.
 It was in 1918 that Collins again ap- peared in New Y ork with a third wife, formerly a Mrs. Muntz. Both had been in India and Collins was named in the divorce suit brought by Capt Muntz. The British Governrne ent be- tion in 1918. Collins was sent as Federal prisoner to the House of De- tention in New Orleans where he had been arrested
 He was we'll supplied with funds, enjoyed many privileges including a key to the Drson. and nearly escaped to British. steamship in June, 1919 He was recaptured by agents of the Department of Justice and was charged with conspiracy against the United States. During his long fight against extradition he appealed to time seemed to regard his case fa- vorably.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-31
RECEIVERS FILE SUIT
 AGAINST LOUIS MOONEY

As the result of a collision between Locomobile car owned by the Loco mobile company, this city, and a car owned and operated by Louis Mooney this city, Elmer H. Ravens and Ed mund S. Wolfe. receivers for the Locomobi1e company, filed suit against Mooney, claiming damages of $500.
 The accident occurred March 2s 1922, at Golden Hill and Harrison streets. No one was injured but both cars were badly damaged. The writ alleges that the steering case of the Locom obile was wrecked along with. several other parts of the car which was 8 new one
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-31

 Story Being Investigated
Bullet Holes and Blood stains in House, Ob- ject of Investigators.

White Plains, N. Y, May 51- The publication of a detailed description of the alleged kill ing of Clarence Peters and the wounding of a companion, by Walter s. Ward in the library of the war home in New Ro- chelle, today was followed inn mediately by important secret conferences among Westches- ter county officials. Chief of Police Frank J. Cody of New Rochelle, and It. John McGow- an, head of his detective bu- reau, rushed to White Plains and were promptly closeted with District Attorney Weeks. Sheriff Werner was under stood to be on his way here from Rye.
 Conference Brief.
 Ihe conference was short, Sheriff George Werner, who arrived from Rye this morning. Assistant District Attorney Walter s. Ferris and Countv Finger Print Expert Raymond Hiii, Dy Lieut. MCGIOwan, left in the sheriff's car to make a thor ough inspection of the Ward home in New Rochelle
 Sheriff Werner said it was their intention to search the pa1atiaI home or the accused man from ton to hot tom in search of bullet holes and possible blood stains
 Hill took with him a cornpleta o1,+ mt Tor recording finger prints found in the library.
 The Ward mystery it was general " conceded, had made a giant stride forward. Not since the start of the case, when, May 23, Ward sur rendered himself, has there been such a concentration of official activity and never before has there been an in spection of the Ward house
 Published in N. Y
 The revelations which completely overturned the previously built con ception of the case were published 1n the New York Evening Journal
 Weeks expressed a belief that a newspaper would hardly dare pub fish such a story unless there was something in it.'
 Sheriff Werner said:-
 Nothing. will be left unturned when we leave.''
 As officials were speeding toward White Plains and the sensation was spreading through this city, the young millionaire sped from his drive way in his car, slipping past newspaper men. A maid thought he had gone to his work.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-31
Wards Statement
 Regarding Death Of Clarence Peters

New York, May S1-The state ment of Walter $. Ward, made to rhe officials of WesEchester coun- ty on May g. regarding the death of Clarence Peters, whose body was found May IT on a roadside near Kenisoo reservoir. as as follows:
 s.41aat Ward~had been black mailed, had paid S30,OOO in hush money, over a period of six weeks and then faced a demand for S75, 900, which he could not pay"
 At the hour appointed for payment of the sum, Ward said he met Peters at a previously agreed spot in order to tempor- ize Peters was described as pressing a revolver to his side and ordering him to drive to the reservoir
 Here, Ward declares. he was confronted with Charley Ross and ssJack in another car. that n revolver battle followed, Peters sending a bullet through Wards car window before he dropped iXmnndL- z 7.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-31
Aged Man Found
 Dead Yesterday

The body of Charles Rice. 77. of I'll North avenue. was found yesterday in back of the plant or the Atlas Shear Go. at North and Island Brook avenues. The ambulance was summoned and Dr. F. J. O'Brien or ordered the body removed to the nor gue of Scott, Mullin & Redgate.
 How the aged man ,met his death Is not known. It is thought that he was gathering coal along the rail- road track, which is in back of the Shear company's plant. Probably in an attempt to get out of the way of a train. he slipped and fell down the enlaoa ankment- striking his head on the rocks as he fell The vicin- ity in which his body was found is rocky and these may have caused his q cath.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-31
Pinchot Opposes Ford
He will Urge Permanent Government Ownership
 of Muscle Shoals Water Power Project.

Washington, May 31-Girord Pin chot, gubernatorfa1 candidate in Pennsyfvania and Americas best known oonservationist. will appear before the Senate Agricultural Com mlttee tomorrow to urge permanent government ownership of the huge water power project at Muscle Shoals, Ala
 P4nchot. an ardent exponent of conservation of natural resources will also pass judgment on rival of fers for leasing the government pro 3ect- Ills visit was arranged by Sem Tor Norris. (R.) Of Nebraska. chair-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-31
President Won't Resign
Chinese Leader Will Stand by to Protect Foreign
 CTS and Keep Nation Intact.

thrown Immediately into chaos. I am doing everything possible to maintain order within the walls and making protection of foreign life and prop erty my first duty.
 For a number of years the repub- lie has been divided into two, rival camps and we stand before the world as a nation torn by internal strife This can no longer be suffered to continue. The North and the South ar einseparable parts of the republic If strife continues, it will effect not only ourselves but other nations as we'll
 sNational unity is the first object we must strive to maintain. If my resignation would bring this about l 17ould 'restu to1nvs but it WoR16 up<}1
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-31
ALEXANDER LANGFELDER
 TESTFIES AT HEARING

nue, son of Rosa Langfelder, who was killed when a still in her home ex- ploded, testified today before Coroner John J. Phelan in a continuation of the hearing of the woman's death. No his testimony. That his mother was making the liquid found in the still for her ailments was not brought out In the hearing, though Langfe1der pre- sician testifying that his mother was suffering from many ills and giving the name of the medicine she is said to have used
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-31

man of the committee and life long friend of Pinchot. Pnchot's attitude toward Muscle Shoals will be in line with its oft re- peated declaration for public owner ship of national resources, according Pennsylvanian is expected to strenu- ously oppose any movement to turn cvzr the project to private owner ship.
 or this reason it is believed. he will oppose the offer of Henry Ford for leasing Muscle Shoals owing 10 the failure of Ford to guarante3 title to the project to the EovernmeL~