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Evening journal., 1922-12-26

Growers program will be held
Prof. J. e. Metzger. Agronomist OF
the Maryland Experiment Station,
will address the meeting on The
Benefit of Certification of Grain"
The meeting IS open to the public.
The amateur classes as noted
above are especially for the new ex-
hibitor who does not have TO COM
pete against experienced corn grow
ers and winners Of previous shows.
Premium lists are now available to
all interested farmers who will ad-
dress, Secretary, Delaware Corn
Growers Association, Newark. Del.
Evening journal., 1922-12-26
MEMORIAL SERVICES
FOR MRS. SMTTHERS
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
DOVER. Dec. 2s.-The funeral Of
Mrs. Mary Townsend smithers,
widow OF the late Nathaniel b.
Smithers. was held Saturday after
noon in Peoples Christian Church.
OF which the deceased was an
active member. DR.. r. c. Helfen-
stein, pastor Of the church had
charge OF the services. Musical Sc
lections were given by Mrs. r. r.
Lewis, Mrs. Robinson, and Mrs.
Mary M. Wolcott. The floral ON
blems were numerous. The funeral
was largely attended. Interment
was made at Barratt's Chapel.
On Sunday at the session of the
Sunday school OF Peoples Church
OF which the deceased was Lady
Evening journal., 1922-12-26

Superintendent. a memorial service
was held at which a paper was read,
written by Mrs Smithers not more
than two weeks ago, which she had
prepared TO be read IN the Sunday
school last Sunday. The paper was
read by Mrs. Mary NJ. wolcott and
was a message TO the young TO con-
secrate their lives to the work OF
the Master and His church.
Evening journal., 1922-12-26

Headaches from Slight Colds
Laxative BROMO QUTNINE Tablets re-
lieve the Headache by curing the Cold
A tonic Laxative and germ DESTROYER.
The box bears the signature Of =. w
Grove. (Be sure you get BRONCO
80c.-CAdv.)
Evening journal., 1922-12-26

time while away and to bring hisi
second wife back home with him
upon his eventual return.
Whoever reaches the age of fifty,
with only one wife. he is II financial
ly able, required to take another.
If he refuses to do this, he is forced
to pay for the education and MAIN
tenance OF one or more orphans.
The only way out of these regu-
lations would be for an individual to-
remain a student all his life. Tho
proposed law would free all students
of the marital requirements until
the end OF their studies.
Home buyers and home builders
constantly usa Want Ada-Adv ;
Evening journal., 1922-12-26

NEW YORK.-A 2S0-pount
Negress, arrested on charges Of
possessing narcotics. wore $4,000
In gold coins as 'jewelry," po'
lice said.
NEW YORK.-Detectives an
nouncing arrest OF two men in
New Orleans for passing bogu.
American Railway EXPIRES.
cheques, said the counterfeiters
had been trailed over the coun-
try by descriptions OF a velour
hat one OF the latter wore.
CHICAGO. - MY husband
didn't even dare buy a suit
without asking his mother"
Mrs. Bessie A. Anderson told
the court seeking freedom
through the divorce route.
AURORA. Ills.-Cari Lind
Quist, laborer, threw away his
shovel and engaged the bridal
suite in a local hotel so he
could rest" Lindquist was
notified he was heir to a $4,000
estate.
NEW YORK. - Edward F.
Wheaton decided 70 commit
suicide, bought gun. then
changed his mind. AS he was
putting the gun In his pocket.
he accidentally shot himself.
NEW YORK.-willlam Grice.
70. wouldn't stop dancing at his
sons Christmas party. so the
youngster OF so has threatened
TO have him evicted.
NEW YORK.-Mrs. Blanche
Reid derailed a trolley car by
throwing herself beneath II.
She escaped serious injury IN
some inexplicable way and was
locked up on a charge OF dis
orderly conduct.
OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla
Day was the hottest
here in thirty years. The Their
mometer reached 70.
OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla
Digging of one mile OF trenches
over which meat for 100000
persons attending the Inaugural
ion OF Governor Jack Walton in
January will be barbecued, be-
ran today.
Evening journal., 1922-12-26

Want Ads are small, but they
circle the world of work.--Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-12-26
Smile Awhile

NEW York; 2so-pound
Negress. arrested on charges of
possessing narcotics, wore $4,000
In gold coins as 'jewelry," po-
lice said.
Evening journal., 1922-12-26

CHICAGO. - MY husband
didn't even dare buy a suit
without asking his mother"
Mrs. Bessie A. Anderson told
the court seeking freedom
through the divorce route.
Evening journal., 1922-12-26

Home buyers and home builder,
constantly use Want Ads.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-12-26

For quick service at low cost
use Want Ads.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-12-26

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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-19
THE GREAT AMERICAN BELL
BY RICHARD LLOYD JONES

IN practically shop and
factory behind which
and before which wonderful world that made less wide That
telephone bell
We hello This little bell carries
miles
his old for better than
deliver simple business Now he rings the little
bell and in two minutes the business is done
With equal the business Minneapolis cOn with his
New Orleans the York lawyer talks to his San Fran
ciscoc
would be without How that scientific
Of forty-sx years viewed with suspicion
his Novia Scotia home, Alex
telephone died his seventyfh
His death brought back the the advent of the phone
AS Of sciences Boston University
wealthy merchant He joined the family
extending her especial tender consideration for she deaf He
resolved his scientific knowledge perfect that would
artificial earm that his might her. For
experimental He failed find
his his beloved afflicted bride that romantic effort
him carried human
sea and continents
rebuilt it beyond
the proportion of all
newly patented the Philadelphia
celebrated Centennial But noticed
Popular
out of New Yorks famous Hekmer County butter
assembled they attracted AT last
the odd little
listened receiver.
talks the cried And then the telephone
shop shop Our life
built o be dependent it,
took the this
of the
industry promoted He
He brought little bell
bidding bell the world has known
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-19
William 7. Pruitt
Died Monday Morning

William I. Pruitt, a well known
hship builder of Stockton, died at his
home there Monday morning. after
an, illness of about two weeks dura-
ton. Mr.. Pruitt came home from
Accomac County July 3lst, sick. On
the Friday following he was taken to
the Peninsula General Hospital, Sails
bury, where he seemed to improve for
a time, but his condition soon became
worse, and on Sunday he was brought
home, passing away about six o'clock
the following morning.
Mr.. Pruitt was son of the late
William c. and Sallie f.. Pruitt, who
were among the earliest and best
known citizens of Stockton. He is
survived by wife, Leila Watts
Pruitt, of Lancaster County, Va, and
son, Eugene w. Pruitt, Superin-
tendent of Schools of Somerset Coun-
ty. He is also survived by two sis
ters, Mrs. John J. Williams, Of Glyn-
don, Nd, and Mrs. Charles d. Hen
derson, of Chincoteague. Va, and
brother. Captain John f. Pruitt, of
Franklin City, Va.
Mr.. Pruitt was born in Stockton in
1855, and lived there all his life. Dur
ing his early manhood he owned a
vessel, in which he ran cargoes up
and down the Atlantic Coast TO near
by ports. Later, he engaged in the
oyster business. and finally devoted
himself to ship building. having a
wide reputation for his skillful work.
He was a member of Gunby Presby-
terian Church, Stockton.
Funeral services were held at the
house Wednesday at 800 p. NJ, Rev.
II. p. Day officiating. The remains
were laid to rest by the Jr. Order
United American Mechanics, of
Stockton, in the NJ. E. Cemetery.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-19
The Democratic State
Convention will be held at
Ford's Grand Opera House.
Baltimore. on Thursday.
September 21st, at IL NJ.
(Standard Time.)
JOSEPH Y. BRATTEN
DIED SUDDENLY

Joseph Y. Bratten, widely known
newspaper man, former president Of
the Board of Police Examiners and =
member of the Board Of Liquor Ii
cense Commissioners, Of Baltimore.
dropped dead Monday at the home Of
his son-in-law, Caleb ID. Rodgers, near
Ellicott City He had gone there a
few weeks ago TO recuperate from a
recent illness. Apparently on the
road TO recovery, he telephoned Mon
day Walter r. Hough, business as
sociate, that he would return to work
in a few days.
Mr.. Bratten was born at Delniar.
Wicomico County, in 1861 and was
educated in the public schools Of
Wicomico; Washington Academy.
Princess Anne; the high school at
Lawrenceville. y. J.. and at Princeton
University, where he was graduated
Soon after his graduation he acquired
the Ellicott City Times and edited
and published it in 1886 and 1887.
He then became connected with the
passenger department OF the baiu-
more and Ohio Railroad. and later re-
signed TO take up the newspaper
work in Washington. In 1884 he
Joined the staff Of The Sun and later
went to the Baltimore American.
where he covered political assign
mentS.
Ht remained with the paper until
its acquisition by Frank A. Munsey
two years ago. and then became as
sociated with Mr.. HOugh and Frank
Lawson in the publicity firm Of
Hough. Lawson & Bratten. He edi-
ted the Maryland Farmer, which they
controlled.
Mr. Bratten Is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Bratten. and
two daughters, Mrs. Caleb ID. Rod
gers and Miss Catherine Bratten. and
a son. Thon-as II. Bratten.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-19
TRAIN HITS AUTO
KILLS 3 CHILDREN
Wife And Fourth Daughter OF Henry
w. Jones, OF Eden, Nd, Badly
Hurt Last Monday Afternoon.

Salisbury. Md, Aug. 14(SpeciaD.-
An automobile driven by Henry w.
Jones, of Eden, Md, and containing
his wife and four children was struck
by a southbound train at the crossing
near that town this afternoon. Three
of the children were killed instantly.
Another child and Mrs. Jones were
seriously injured.
Those who were killed were:
Mildred, aged IL; Helen, z; Aileen,
). Thelma, aged 5, and Mrs. Jones
were rushed to the Peninsula General
Hospital here. The former did not
regain consciousness and died be-
fore midnight. Mrs. Jones, though
seriously injured, may recover, it is
said. Mr.. Jones escaped with but
slight injuries.
The family lived about 100 yards
from the railroad tracks, about 10
miles south of this city. and were on
their way to visit Mrs. Jones brother
Theodore Hillman, at Shad Point.
near this place. The car was inclosed
by storm curtains.
This, according TO statement said
to have been made by the driver, OBJ
structed the view of the onrushing
locomotive. The rear end of the
automobile, where the four children
were seated, was demolished by the
impact.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-19
WHEAT PRICES
UNDER DOLLAR
September Futures Decline To 99l
Cents In Chicago Grain Market.
$3.50 Three Years Ago.

Chicago, Aug. i6 Especially Three
years ago the farmer was receiving
$3.35 and $3.50 for a bushe of wheat
Today the price dropped to 99a cents,
which is the lowest price since Decem-
Der, 1921, when it touched 9S cents.
The lowest future in November, 1921
was $l.03. 1t was the September fu-
ture that touched the low mark to-
day.
Uncertainty over the rail strike
outlook, together with adverse for
eign financial conditions, appeared to
be among the chief factors leading to
the decline in the wheat market. Evil
dent dearth of buying orders resulted
in general selling movement on the
part of holders who were trying to
stop losses.
Admittedly it costs as much to pro-
duce bushel of wheat today as it did
in 1916. Labor is the heaviest cost
Improved farm machinery enables the
farmer to do the work which formerly
required several horses and men, but
tractors and other machinery repre-
sent a heavy investment and the up
keep is a heavy item of expense
Dollar Wheat Was A Dream.
Today's slump recalls the days when
dollar wheat" was the supreme goal
of the farmer In the period from
1896 to August. 1914. wheat only
passed the dollar mark seven times
and those were events of great NOM
ent. Prices represented the peak of
those years and May wheat was the
top future.
During the famous Letter corner In
1898, when wheat hit the 81 mark,
there was unusual excitement all over
the Middle West and Northwest In
Minneapolis c o. Pillsbury. the great
miller, assisted by brass band, led a
parade Of shouting thousands in that
city. Similar demonstrations were
held in other milling cities.
'Dollar Wheat" Campaign
There also was a big sensation in
August, 1897, when May wheat went
above dollar In 1907 the American
Society of Equity launched "dollar
wheat" campaign, and there was con-
siderable talk of antitrust action
Wheat that year was II cents in jan
uary and had advanced to $l.22 in
October.
In August of 1915 wheat reached
957. The World War was getting
under way at that time and the price
mounted to $3.35 in 1917 and $3.50
for cash grain in 1919. Wheat for
seed purposes brought much higher
price at private sale.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-19
WATERS FAIL TO
GIVE UP BODY
Frantic Search Made For Victim of
Cape Charles Bathing Tragedy
Who Perished With Fiancee

People all over the Peninsula are
sympathizing with Mr.. Joseph d.
King, of Cape Charles and supervis-
ing agent for the n. Y. p. & N,
whose son, James NJ. King, was
drowned last week together with his
fiancee, Miss Rosalinc NJ. Seay, of
Cobb's Island.
Miss Seay's body was recovered
shortly after the tragedy but tina: Of
the young man failed to appear on
the surface of the waters. FOr the
past week scores of craft have been
patrolling the marshes and bays and
ocean water front for some trace of
the corpse but in vain.
There have also been two seaplanes
in the search which have lowered low
over the waters and have secured the
territory for miles. 1t is the opin-
ion of many that the body will soon
wash ashore.
Mr.. King was one of the most popu-
lar young men of the Eastern Shore,
having graduated from the high
school, Salisbury. in 1917, entering
Cornell University that fall, and was
a member of the students army train
ing camp in the fall of 1918. He en-
tered Washington and Lee Universit!
in the fall of 1919, and graduated in
law last spring. He passed the STATE
bar examination in May. He was
popular with the students at Wash
ington and Lee. serving as vice-presi-
dent Of the student body and vice
president Of the junior law class, and
was a member Of Kappa Beta Phi,
and other fraternities.
Joseph d. King. the father. who
was rescued from drowning after 60
ing down twice and later was given
aid by the life guards on Cobb's
Island in trying to rescue his son and
Miss Seay, has entirely recovered. He
and Mrs. King are sorely grieved
over the tragedy. Mr.. King is widely
known in railroad circles, having been
supervising agent for the New York,
Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad
Company for number Of years.
Miss Seay was born at Amelia
Courthouse, Virginia, but lived most
of her girlhood days in King and
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-19

Mr.. Smiths pronouncement is re-
garded as practically assuring Mr..
Bruce the support of the united State
and city Democratic organizations, as
the city leaders already have decided
for him.
DIR. J. Hubert Wade, chairman of
the State Central Committee, has
been working for the nomination of
David J. Lewis. Comptroller Will
liam S. Gordy has been talking
against the selection of Mr.. Bruce, it
is said, and some OF the county lead
ers who always have trained with
the Smith organization, have declared
for Norris. but all this was before the
entry of Mr.. Bruce in the race.
Dennis And Furst In Line
John NJ. Dennis, State Treasurer,
and probably second in corlmand in
the State organization. is supporting
Mr.. Bruce. So is Frank A. Furst.
although Mr.. Furst says his stand
should be taken TO mean nothing
more than his personal preference
and that he wishes all connected with
him 10 feel entitled to the same free
dom Of selection for themselves.
"The primary election is simply an
arbitration within the party" said
Mr.. Furst yesterday. 'and We should
all express our own minds there and
then take our coats of to elect the
winner"
Carville d. Benson. Mr.. Bruce's
campaign manager, called on Mr..
Smith yesterday and asked him to
declare himself publicly for Mr..
Bruce. Mr.. Smith authorized Mr..
Benson 10 say he would support Mr..
Bruce.
Gives Interview On Position
Later in the day he gave the fol-
lowing interview to The Sun:
81 have the kindest feeling for all
CONTINUED ON PAGE ~
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-19
Country Healthier
Than City, And Our
Women Outlive Men
Uncle Sam Complies Some Interest
ing Figures From Last Census.
Kansas Folks Live Longest.
By ROBERT FULLER

Special 10 The Messenger
Women live longer than men in
the United States.
Life in the country is healthier
than life in the city.
That statement explodes lot of
pet theories of our city brethren who
have spread propaganda for many
moons on the perfection of their san
itary existence.
The Bureau of Census at Wash
ington has just compiled some in
tcresting figures from the recent CEN
sus. They should add to the content
ment of all rural dwellers.
The average life of city women
is 81 years. OF men 81 years.
The average life in both city and
country for women has increased
nearly three years and for men nearly
four years in the last 10 years.
The hcalthiest spot in the union
seems to be Kansas. Women aver
age 60 years there and men aver
age 50 years.
The next healthiest spot is Wis
consin where women average 60 years
and men SIS years.
Washington is the healthiest city
where women average 50 years and
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-19
Public Health Nurse

A Public Health Nurse for Worces-
ter County has been obtained through
the efforts of the County Chapter of
the Red Cross, aided by the Woman's
Club, branch of the Maryland
tuberculosis Society. Miss Alice Will
son, Of Ridgely. Nd. arrived on Mon
day to take up this work. She was
introduced to the public in the
Red Cross booth at the Pocomoke
Fair, where provision was made for
the comfort of mothers and babies.
Miss Wilson will begin a survey of
the schools of the county as soon as
they are open, and it is hoped that
her services will accomplish much for
child-welfare in our midst, as well as
for general health in the county.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-19
RAIN HAS RUINED
WORCESTER CROPS
Farmers Are Worried, As Straw
berries Are Their Only
Money Makers

The continued rains that have been
falling in Worcester County have pro-
duced a serious crop condition and
farmers are facing financial and
harvest situation that is not hearten-
ing. This later will be reflected in q
commercial way.
For 30 days there has hardly been
day that rain has not fallen in some
part of the county. The wet spell
commenced about two months ago
just as the strawberry crop was being
picked. The late pickings of this
crop were somewhat damaged by the
rains, but taken as whole the crop
is about the only one this season
that will prove to be a real money
maker for the farmer.
In some parts of the county the
storms have been torrential and
cloudbursts have accompanied severe
electrical storms. Lightning has done
considerable damage to both city and
country property.
The early plant of potatoes reached
an acreage of 5000; at least 15Te
Of this plant was not harvested on
account Of the wet weather, which
caused the potatoes to rot in the
ground. Those farmers who dug this
crop early realized good prices, but
the ones who were unable to make
an early harvest lost heavily.
Under the most favorable weather
conditions August Is is considered
a late planting date. The average
plant of the late varieties of potatoes
for the county il 1900 acres. A con-
servative estimate on the plant so far
is 20 per cent. with considerable dam
age already sustained on account OF
the seed rotting in the ground.
One farmer reports today that in
one field Of 25 acres he has not q
single plant TO show for his outlay
Of money, time and labor, and that
il is too wet to plant turnips, which
is resorted TO when potatoes fail.
In the north end Of the county the
corn and fruit crops have been dam
aged by hail. which fell in unusual
amounts and larger than has beer
known. In one section the blades
Of corn were cut into ribbons and
watermelons and cantaloupes so bad.
ly bruised that they were rendered
unfit for the markets.
The corn generally throughout the
county is not hurt, although it il
showing the effect of the rains.
In large areas the corn is growing
in fields that resemble shallow lakes
The tomato crop has already sus.
tained n damage of 60 per cent, and
unless the rains cease and the waters
subside this crop can be considered .
total failure.
There yet remains a considerable
portion of wheat that has not beer
thrashed and much of this crop will
not be profitable to the grower.
Taken as a whole, the farmers
have just cause to carry a worries
expression, and banker. in discuss.
ing the question, said that this wor,
Red look will later be reflected in
other faces.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-19
STATE ROAD BIDS
HAVE BEEN OPENED
Estimates BY Contractors For Con-
crete Highways Average $4,000
Per Mile In the State

Bids for building State roads in
various part of Maryland were open
ed Tuesday by the State Roads Com
mission, prices offered averaging
.srssSnd $4,000 mile.
Z The lowest bid on the i.72 miles
from Bishopville to Bishop Station in
,Worce ster County. was made by the
Juniata Construction Company. of
Philadelphia. The bid was S4i,445.
Somerset County-From Marion
toward Tulrs corner, is miles; the
ID. A. Hannaman Construction Com
pany, of Salisbury, $i9,5i2.
These bids were for concrete con-
Struction of the standard width and
thickness.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-19

Queen county. She attended the pub
lie schools of that county and grad
uated from Fredericksburg Normal
School in 1914. She taught school
at Cape Charles, Va, and it was
while here she became acquainted
with young King. She had been
teaching in Highland Park School.
Richmond, for the last two years, and
was among the most popular and ef-
ficient teachers in the State.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-19

men SO.
Pittsburgh is at the bottom of the
city list where women average only
80 years and men ~.
These averages run into fractional
years as announced by the Bureau
but have been taken at the even year
in this article. The figures
here apply only TO whites. Nee4ves
are shorter lived. The national aver
age for them is ~ years for women
and 80 years for men.
The accompanying box shows the
average length of life in representa-
tive states or various districts.
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wHATCOAT NJ. f. CHURCH

Sunday, August Goth, 1922.
10 A. NJ. Sunday School. A. c.
Humphreys, Supt.
IL A. NJ. "The Bread Of Life"
$50 p. NJ. "The Lure of Another
Chance"
Wednesday-7.45 p. NJ. Prayer
Meeting.
You are cordially invited.
REV ELwooD w. JONES, Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-19
SMITH IS OUT
FOR BRUCE F.!
Publicly Declares For Democratic
Aspirant For Place In United
States Senate.

John Walter Smith. former United
States Senator and leader of the
Democratic State organization, yes
terday declared he will support Viii
liam Cabcll Bruce for the Democratic
nomination for Senator. At the same
time Mr.. Smith said he favored the
denomination of Representative I.
Alan Goldsborough from the First
Congressional district.