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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-30
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

The annual meeting of the Stock.
holders Of the Snoc Hill Electric
Light and Power Company, of Snow
Hill, Maryland will be held on Tues
day, January and, 1872; between the
hours of 9 o'clock, A. NJ, and 9 O'Clock
r NJ at the Office Of III company in
Snow Hill.
T. N. PURNELL Secretary
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-30
JAN. 2nd.
BEYOND THE RAINBOW"
JANUARY 9Th and 9th -.
WHERE Is MY WANDER
ING BOY TONIGHT" Be sure

lNU BO1 IONIUHI. BE sure
to see this picture, one that will
be
Admission-Adults 35c; Chill
dren 20c.
The opera House will be COM
fortably heated. and the new
machines recently installed in
sure a continuous production,
with splendid pictures.
Beginning January End, two
shows a night will begin. The
first will start al Ills p. NJ, and
the second at S.l5 p. NJ.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-30
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby & Ell tuat he sub
seriber has obtained from the Or
phau Court for Woteeste County,
Mar .aud letters OF ation
On De personal estate of
ANNE +. PuCHARU
late of Worcester County, deceased.
Y! persons having claims against
he yecea sed are hereby warned TO
exhibit lhe same. with the vouchers
hereof, g. lie subscriber, "a 81 be-
'oee the th day Of June. %.
They may otherwise by las BE tx
,Uded from all benefits Of the sale
estate AIi PERSONS indebted to sal
estate lage equested to make imm
liate / payment. Given under
and "A gth day Of December, 10
4 ACHARLES C. PILCHARI
III Administer;
ST. PAUL JONES,
- Register Of v
print your Billheads,
N Letterheads now,
them ready for the f.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-30

Many people have paid their sub
seriptions to The Messenger in the
past week. Have you paid yours? !
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-30
Public Sale
Or VALUABLE
Personal Property

commencing dJ y CLOCK, a. VI,
the following described property, to
wit:
One Grey Mare, weight 1000 lbs.
Two Jersey Cows.
Three Heifers.
Three Shoats and some Pigs
Two Poland China Sows.
One 2-horse Wagon.
One Top Buggy.
One Runabout.
One Horse Cart.
One John Deere Double Walking
Cultivator.
One I-row Barrel Sprayer.
One John Deere Double Hor;e Pillow.
One Iron Drag.
Lot of Tomato Baskets.
Other things, too numerous to men
ton.
Lo. Of Household and Kitaen Fur
niturc.
Terms: Made known on day # sale.
ELTON ARDS.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-30
SATURDAY,,
January 9th, 1923

AT 1890 O'CLOCK, A. NJ,
to satisfy said writ and costs.
Terms of Sale: CASH.
w. o. SHOCKLEY, Sheriff
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-30
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

Notice is hereby given THAT a
annual meeting Of IN stakeholder,
OF the Commercial National \Bank. q
Snow Hill, Maryland, win bA held /
the bank building on Tuesday N
yth day of January, 1923. hetwee
tne hours OF 10 o'clock, a. NJ. and
o'clock, p. NJ, for the uASpse ,
eiecting Board Of Directo sal
bank for the ensuing ear.
CLAYTON 7. RIcHAR -
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-30

UPSHCR K UPSHUR, Attorneys
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-30
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

T. NJ. PURNELI, Secretar,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-30

print your Billheads,
II Letterheads now, 5
them ready for the Fl.
Evening star., 1922-09-13
The Lincoln Statue Replacement.

Announcement is made by the su.
perintendent of public buildings and
grounds that the work Of restoring
the Lincoln statue to approximately
it's original position in front of the
courthouse will be completed 'before
the snow flies" The Star wishes to
repeat its suggestion that, this memo
rial thus replaced, a ceremony be had
to commemorate the establishment
Of the first tribute to Lincoln erected
in this country.
Undoubtedly there are many Wash
ingtonians now living who were pres
ent on the occasion Of the unveiling
OF the Flannery statue Of the martyred
pirate if they could be again present
at the rededication. Patriotic organiza-
tions should arrange a program suit
able to the occasion.
1t might be that the dedication could
be more appropriately held on the an
niversary Of the birth of Lincoln, Feb
ruary 12. That, however. is a question
Of convenience. 1t is desirable that
the ceremony should take place while
Congress is in session, for 1t was by
the vote Of Congress that this statue
was first inadvertently removed from
it's long-occupied site and then de-
liberately restored in response to
aroused public feeling on the subject.
Evening star., 1922-09-13

way Of demonstrating--of advertising
their number and condition and ap-
pealing for sympathy and assistance.
The way here suggested would, to the
extent that It copied the American cpl
sode from which 1t takes its name, re-
suit in futility, and might impose ad.
ditional hardships on all participants
by inviting ridicule..
AS a matter Of fact, Gen." Coxey
never led an. army" for the reason
that. for all his trumpetings. there was
never an army" at his command. He
had the long roll sounded, the flag
waved, and every means set In motion
for gathering the unemployed and the
discontented together and descending
on Washington to impress Congress
with 1.-The majesty of numbers"
But there was practically no re-
sponse. Only a small company Of men
and a few women, in appearance sug-
gesting the hoboes of the comic prints,
struggled into Washington. found Con-
gress adjourned for the day, and met
only numerous signs to keep off the
grass" They stuck around" for a
short time, but, having no program
and no real leadership, soon broke up
into squads, and such as were able to
get out of town got. The movement
was so soon done for. wonder followed
as to what 1t was begun for.
Evening star., 1922-09-13
Kipling Denies.

Rudyard Kipling. has fatty denied
the authenticity of an interview with
him. recently printed, which has given
caused intense embarrassment to his
countrymen. He makes his denial dou-
ble-barreled. saying that he did not
give the interview and did not say the
things ascribed to him. This leaves
nothing to be desired on the score Of
completeness of reputation. 1t is cer-
tainly explicit.
A repudiated interview always leaves
mind Although the benefit of the
doubt should in logic be given to the
person who has been quoted, and who
denies the quotation, there is. never
theless. disposition to accept the
statements accredited as having been
in some measure or degree uttered. In
terviews are not manufactured "out
o. whole cloth" Reputable journalists
do not fake talks with public men.
Sometimes interviews are had in which
there is full freedom Of expression
without any idea of publication. Some
times faith is broken on the score Of
printing. Perhaps this Is the case with
Mr. Kipling. Maybe he talked freely
because he felt secure from print. The
views expressed in the published inter
view certainly accord with his known
opinions, not heretofore impounded in
type. But inasmuch as he now denies
that he had any interview the record
must be closed for the present on the
faith Of his declaration. and he must
be absolved even though he did not &C.
company his denial Of the specific ut
terance ascribed to him with some
measure of appraisal Of Americas part
in the war.
If Mr.. Kipling had been wise, which
the original interview as printed sure
lv suggests he is not, he would have
either let it stand or else have has
tened into print an appreciation Of
this country as the factor Of victory.
Touching on the question of wisdom,
it will be remembered that single bit
of verse written years ago stands be-
tween Rudyard Kipling and the poet
laureateship of England. While the
descendants Of 1.-THE Widow OF Wind
sor" rule England he will never broach
the butt of Canary.
Evening star., 1922-09-13

records name and an address, even
though 1t is known that the man who
buys has no right to carry gun and
takes it away in his hip pocket, there
by from that instant violating the law.
In this case the pistol toter was
caught before he used the gun, but for
every such case there may be q dozen
where the, gun is used and its use is
the first exposure Of it's existence. Up
piles the docket Of assault and man.
slaughter and murder cases in the
Criminal Court, while the Police Court
very rarely has a chance to Jail the
pistol carrier. A comparison between
the homicide cases in this city and the
pistol-carrying cases will definitely
prove the folly Of relying further upon
the present pistol law as preventive
Of crime.
For a long time the police authori.
ties and the District heads have been
seeking the enactment Of a law which
prohibits the sale, gift or exchange of
a pistol save upon the presentation of
warrant or permit issued by a re-
sponsible public official designated in
the statute, with stiff penalty against
any person who sells or gives or ex.
changes a weapon without such war.
rant. That does not interfere with the
right of trade. or with the right Of the
individual to arm himself for self
defense or the protection of his home
and property. 1t merely iaterposes a
barrier against hasty. Incorporate, ir
responsible arming for criminal pur.
poses. If the constitutionality of an
act of this kind is questioned, the best
way to test that question is to enact
the law and let the courts determine
the issue. Meanwhile the community
will be spared from many crimes.
Evening star., 1922-09-13
Just a Suggestion.

Would it not be a wonderful idea
IL. in appointing members to the new
federal commission for studying the
coal industry, the President should
include among them a man or two
with experience in settling labor
troubles?
1t happens that this country pos
sesses some men who have had really
very considerable experience in set
thing labor troubles. Nevertheless, it
happens that during the whole course
of the late coal strike and during the
whole course of this still existing
railroad shopmen's strike the advice
that could be given by such men ap-
parently has not been thought worth
having at Washington.
IT would be Interesting to know Just
what labor troubles have been ended
by that excellent man. Herbert Hoov-
er, or by that excellent man, Albert
u. Lasker, or by that excellent man,
Harry Daugherty. or by that excellent
man, Senator Cummins of Iowa These
men, in their respective spheres are
doubtless highly admirable But if
the Department of Agriculture was
going to try to dissuade boil weevils
from eating a cotton crop, it doubtless
would begin by trying to find some
men who were acquainted with a few
boil weevils and who would know
how boil weevils behave when ap-
preached. The Presidents advisers.
including the Secretary Of Labor,
have so little first-hand personal
knowledge of the psychology of the
dissatisfied wageworker that they
have pniscalculated his prospective be-
havt6r at every step.
With them strike is a theory, and
they try to settle it out Of a blue
print or handshake or a law or
fierce Grafton. There are at least a
hundred persons in this country who
have had wide actual experience in
setting strikes or in preventing
strikes by knowing both employers
and employees intimately and by act
ing as mediators or umpires on nu-
merous occasions and with frequent
successes. 1t would be wonderful-it
would be almost incredible-if Pres
ident of the United States. in an
pointing an Industrial commission.
should make use Of the services of
any such men.-Chicago News.
Evening star., 1922-09-13
Secretary Hughes at Rio.

In an address to the American resi-
dents Of Rio Janeiro, delivered Friday
last, Secretary Hughes said:
You. my fellow countrymen. know
full well how sincerely we desire the
independence, the unimpaired soveT-
eighty, the political integrity and the
constantly increasing prosperity OF
the people of Latin America. We
have our domestic problems incident
of the expanding life Of free people,
but there is no imperialistic sentiment
among us to cast even shadow
across the pathway Of our progress.
We covet no territory; we seek no
conQuests: the liberty We cherish for
ourselves we desire for others. and we
assert. no rights for ourselves that we
do not accord to others. We sincere
ly desire to see throughout this hemi-
sphere an abiding peace, reign Of
justice and the diffusion Of the bless
ings of beneficent cooperation. 1t is
this desire which forms the basis OF
pan-American sentiment.
Enemies of the United States. visit
ing or residing in Central or South
America, have repeatedly accused
Uncle Sam Of imperialistic desires and
designs. Dubbing him for their pur-
poses ''the Colossus of the North
they have warned his southern neigh.
bors against him-advised them to re-
sist all Of his overtures for closer re-
lations of any kind, as masking an un-
friendly aim.
These attacks are likely to be multi
piled and venomized now that we are
moving to increase our trade with
those countries. The people will be ad-
vised to be on guard against us. and
bestow their patronage elsewhere.
Mr.. Hughes assurances, therefore,
are given in good time and in not too
strong terms. and because of their
eminent source will be widely read and
should profit all parties in interest.
We have all the territory we wish,
and are cultivating it with no other
object than our advancement in a
friendly way as nation charged with
great responsibilities to ourselves and
to the other nations Of the world. And,
despite our enemies, wherever they
may be. we shall get there.
Evening star., 1922-09-13
Gun Toter and Gun Seller.

A man who was caught with large
pistol concealed in his clothes was yes
terday sentenced in Police Court to
serve $50 days in jail. How much bet.
ter 1t would be if the man who sold
him the gun could have been SEN
fenced to Jail as well for contributing
to potential crime! But there is no law
in the District to punish the promis-
cuous, unwarranted sale Of deadly
weapons. There is nothing whatever
to prevent any person arming himself
for any purpose whatever. He simply
has to give a name and an address
any name and any address will serve
and If he has the price he can take
away his gun and cartridges and go
forth and slay. He may be drunk or
crazy. He may be infiamed with rage
or jealousy. He may go straight from
the shop to the shambles. The dealers
responsibility y at an end when he
Evening star., 1922-09-13
Here and There in Washington
BY "THE MAJOR"

growing stalks. The wager is to be
settled some time this week. and it is
not improbable that Secretary of
Agriculture Wallace will be called on
to decide as to who is the winner of
! the bet
TEEN observers in driving through
N the pleasure highways of the
District will. If they are particular
ly observant, note that the fastest
drivers are those having the highest
numbered license tags. The reason
evidently is that those who have but
| recently purchased automobiles have
not yet learned that the Joy of motor
but rather a slow silent covering of
! miles.
While on the subject Of license tags
| a word Of commendation should be
given to the excellent fling system
/ that is employed by the District of
| Columbia. This condition of affairs
was brought to my attention the other
night. when I happened to listen to
| the conversation of a motorist whose
car had been pushed ahead by an
other autoist. The complainant gave
the officer the number of the car
| that had caused the damage, the po-
| liceman, going to a police patrol box,
called up headquarters and within less
than three minutes he had secured
the name, address Of the owner of
| the car and a complete description Of
| the vehicle and such other informa-
/ ton as was needed.
| A BOUT week ago man who has
for several months been trying
| to secure a sizable bank account, via
| the route of hard wt..k. received a tip
| that a certain stock was going to
| take Jump within the next few days.
His source Of information was from a
very prominent individual who plays
| rather important part in shaping
the destinies OF the nation. The hum
BILE worker took what available cash
he had in hand and trailed along with
those who were supposed to be "in
| the know" but, like the best laid plans
| executed. In fact, the stock, instead
Of going up, tobogganed at a rate
that speedily wiped out the margins.
The fact that several big-that is.
big financially-men were interested
| in the matter appeared to make
! the thing a certainty. A friend
of the '1ittle fellow" was sympathiz-
| ing with him over his losses when the
would-be Napoleon of Wall street
said. ..Nf courSe il uaa q io1f h,,t
my losses compared to those of my
friends make me feel like a comma
near the end of big sentence"
Evening star., 1922-09-13
Maine and Elsewhere.

Mondays Maine majorities are siza.
BILE. They ought to satisfy the repub-
licans, and probably they do. The
figures, of course, are not properly
comparable with the figures of 1920.
We shall not soon again see majoritles
piled mountain high as two years ago.
II is not desirable that we should.
But those majorities should not give
the winners too much satisfaction
should not lull republicans elsewhere
to repose. There is a "hoss race" in
progress, and between now and No
vember there will be tests Of speed and
endurance.
The tariff made it's usual appeal
in Maine. The state Of Blaine and
Dingley and Reed could not but be in
terested in a year of tariff revision.
Interest, too, was aroused by the
merchant marine question. Maine
knows all about merchant ships. In
times past many good ones were built
in her yards and manned by hardy
sons OF her soil. Some Of the fastest
and stanchest Of the clippers and many
Of the ablest Of the able seamen came
from up Maine way.
And those two issues will spread out
pretty we'll over the country. The
tariff has done duty repeatedly, while
the value of a merchant marine OF
large proportions and latest equipment
is now being explained to voters at
distance from salt water.
The republicans were alert as to
Maine, and have their reward. They
should be equally alert elsewhere,
everywhere else, and must be If they
are to control the next Congress.
Evening star., 1922-09-13
Coxeyism.

A cable to The Star from London,
published the other day, contained
this:
"Coxey's armies" from all over Eng
land converging on London in mon
ster demonstration was forecast for
the near future by the chairman Of
the National Union of Unemployment
at Wednesdays meeting. 1t would
have no revolutionary purpose and
i. was meant to call attention to the
dangers Of unemployment during the
coming winter. Though the Industrial
situation 10 somewhat improved. the
unemployed stiH number ofacially
about 100000. and there is no pros
poet that this will be diminished be-
fore winter. rs .
1t ID to be hoped that the unenn-
Fploted in England may tind some other
Evening star., 1922-09-13
Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
All Other States.
Mr.. Baker and the Britannica.

In announcing that the silly bio
ex-Secretary Of War. which appears in
the revised Encyclopaedia Britannica
enjoys the Endorsement Of their judg-
ment, and that it will stand as writ
ten, the editors Of that publication do
a more serious harm than that OF
stimulating doubt as to their individ-
ual ability as judges.
For whether or not the contributor,
the editors, a portion or a majority of
the American public believe that Mr..
Baker, in his capacity as Secretary of
War. lacked energy, foresight and
ability; whether or not ''the charge
of pacifism or of failure adequately to
prepare for the war was often brought"
against him, is not the main point in
volved Fair minded and conscientious
men may honestly differ in opinion
upon these matters-and do. But that
any fair minded or conscientious man
should consider the sketch published
under Mr. Bakers name as an un-
prejudiced synopsis of his work and
achievements in an Office Of great i'm
portance is incredible.
1t is in that fact that the principal
harm in an altogether regrettable in
cident is centered. The value of that
tremendous work which is the En-
cyclopaedia Britannica must repose in
the confidence of the public that its
contents represent an accurate. un-
on the various subjects treated. The
appreciation of the editors of their re-
sponsibilities along these lines is indl-
Gated in the editorial introduction to
the eleventh edition. Spencer Baynes,
IN his preface to the ninth edition. is
quoted as insisting that the Encyclo-
paedia Britannica has to do with
knowledge rather than opinion, and
to deal with all subjects from critical
and historical rather than dogmatic
point of view The editor of the most
recent edition then proceeds to give
assurance that "the same policy has
inspired the eleventh edition." and
that 1t would deal with controversial
questions, 80 far as criticism is con-
cerned. in such a way that the con-
troversial points may be understood
and appreciated, without prejudice to
the argument"
That assurance has. in the case of
Newton D. Baker. been violated. The
account published under his name is
so patiently incomplete and so radiates
partisan incontinence as to cause him.
as one Injured to the abuse unhappily
incident to the holding of public office,
no grave concern. The public should,
however, either by a correction Of the
article in question be assured Of the
good faith Of the editor Of the Encyclo-
paedia Britannica in adhering to his
legitimate field. or be advised that
henceforth one may expect to find the
greatest reference work OF all time-a
work protesting to maintain the
highest standard Of scholarly author
ity," and purporting to supply "a
trustworthy guide to sound learning
-enlivened by the colorful. if fictitious.
Evening star., 1922-09-13
NUMBER Of individuals who
evidently believe in being pre-
pared have written to me, ask

~ evidently believe in being pre-
~ pared have written to me, ask
u ing that word or two might
be said in favor Of having the reflect
ing pool In front Of the Lincoln Me-
mortal so prepared that during the
coming winter months it may be
flooded in order to afford the ice
skaters a safe place for the winters
pastime. The area Of the pool is such
that it would afford room for many
lovers of this healthful form of exer-
else and in addition 1t would be an
absolutely safe place for the skaters.
both old and young. 1t is suggested,
however. that those interested in the
matter should drop a line or two to
Col. c. o. Sheriff.. Lemon building,
New York avenue.
CEvERAL years ago the man with
- any kind, of an automobile was
persona grata with the members of
the fair SEX nowadays the average
miss desires her escort to provide a
closed car. so the chap who is for
tunate enough to own a coupe or a
sedan has the edge on. the other fell
low during the fall and winter
months. One cannot help but wonder
what will be the next demand made
by the young woman of today. Will
she demand, in the near future, an in
closed gondola at the bottom of the
"blfmps" that will. ere long, be cruis-
Ing all over the country?
u X X y
THE following story comes from the
i golf course and Is vouched for
by several of the regulars who play
at the East Potomac Park. 1t appears
that young man was voicing a COM
plant about the beginners course,
stating that there are too many trees
on the smaller links. AS he becomes
more familiar with the game he will
appreciate that trees, natural hazards,
are much desired by those who really
love the game because 1t Is a test of
skill.
y ~
nURING the early part of the spring
II two members of one of Wash
ington's well known clubs were dis
cussing their ability as farmers. The
controversy waxed hot until finally
one of them declared that he knew
more about farming in a minute than
the other could know in ten years.
The result of the argument was a
wager between them as to which
could raise the larger ear of corn.
Through the kind offices Of a friend
they secured space in his garden and,
instead of spending their vacation out
Of town. all during the summer
months they carefully tended the