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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

TO buy and how 10 get it, what styles nave
gone out of fashion, and what are coming
into vogue and lis cOpiOus descriptions and
price lists will enable its readers to practice
a wise economy, by foreseeing, and provid-
ing for, every item OF the seasons necessi-
ties. A strictly novel feature OF the present
number is the system. Of Ladies unmade
dresses which is intended, to enable lady
TO secure the most fashionable goods and
patterns, without being subjected to the
charges of Kew York dressmaker. Under
this system, the Ehrichs furnish the mster-
ials and patterns of the various costumes
illustrated in their ioarnal for fixed price,
sending not only the dress goods, but the
lining, trimming, buttons, sewing silk, md,
in short, every thing but the needle and
thread. The economy of this system is evil
dent, and il is safe 70. predict for il an inn
mense success. The Fashion Quarterly is
published by Enrich Brothers, Eighth
Avenue, New York, al so cents year, or
Is cents copy.
LIPPINCoTT's MAGAZINE.
Besides the usual variety ofligbt and en-
terlainipg reading, Lippincott's Magazine
for May has some articles full of informI-
iicn on subj ects OF general interest. Thus,
in paper on the "House Of Commons"
the weli-k aoyn maya zipist, w. II. RideIng,
describes the general appearance and. ar
engagements the forms of procedure, and
other details that require to be understood
before we can have u vivid notion o. the
great debItes and characteristic scenes of
that ancient assembly, The prototype of all
existing legislative bodies. In an article Cu
"Uysier-Culture, w. F. G. Shanks, who
has made thorough study Of the subject,
shows the necessity for the speedy adoption
in America of methods for preserving or
renewing the oyster-beds along our COAST
such as are extensively practiced in France,
which are here described with the aid Of
| Illustrations. "The Truth about Florida"
by Louis Seymour Houghton, holds the bal
ance between opposite views in regard to the
climate and advantages of that State, both
| rs n health resort and a field for agrinultur-
| al enterprise aud investment. Or. Oswald
CONTINUES his accout of Geological CuFiosi-
| ties 1" with an aneciotical and finely illus.
trated paper on that teP-child OF Nature,
the sloih, and /" Granada and the Alham-
bras forms the subject OF weil-written
article, historical and descriptive, By S. Z.
Scott, with many striking illustrations.
The Indiscreiions of Madame gaube.t
skins the cream of newly Published French
book containing "reminiscences of Alfred de
Musset, Heinrich Heine, and othe; celebrities
OF the last gene ration. "Craque-o' Doom
the new serial. keeps we'll up 10 the mark 4.
and among the short stories, one entitled
''ln Search OF a Soul - is remarkable for
its originality aud for its charming descrip-
tions OF Italian scenes and life, while " Prin-
gle Flat: by David Lowry, is home pic
ture, and shows much merit in the way OF
vivid word.painting.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23
POCOMOKE CITY JoTTINGs.
FROM OUR PocoMoKE CITY EXCHANGES.


The Sunday School convention of
Worcester County Withhold its annual
session in Pocomoke City at which
time Sunday School workers from
abroad will be in attendance. AT a
meeting of the representatives from
different churches, W. S Dickinson
was elected corresponding secretary.
The time for holding the convention
has not yet been decided upon.
Mrs. Zadok Hall is very sick with
the erysipelas, in the face. Her suffer-
ing is said to be intense.
-Messrs. T, i. & X. M. Stevenson
intend enlarging their grlst mill, in or
der to meet the demands of :be trade.
-Erastus Blades is said to be the
champion chequer player in the town.
IrYin says so.
Our friend George Redden is in.
disposed. e." a.
lee Bohm has secured the con-
tract to carry the Virginia mail, vice
Jas. Ball resigned. ~
Rev. j S, Elderdice will fill the
pulpit of the NJ. p church of this
place on next Sunday night. ,..
Mrs. J L. Mills and family left
on Monday for their home in Freder-
lex City, Md.
MIR. Edward Benson, formerly of
this town, but now of Philadelphia,
is here on visit.
The Rev. S. G. Boston, OF Oman
cock has been assisting the pastor of
the Baptist church in his extra meet
ings, and will fill the pulpit during the
week. g.
"A son of Mr.. Franklin Stevenson
had the misfortune to fall on briar
hook, thereby cutting his knee severely.
DR.. d. ]. o. Truitt was called and
dressed the wound. 's
The running away of Dir. John
Hayward's horse, attached to a wagon
on last Saturday. caused quite an acct
dent by throwing its occupants out and
seriously injuring them, besides demol-
ishing the wagon-top,
Capt. Bailey informs US that he
made tile trip from baltimore to this
place in sixteen hours This is said to
be the quickest "trip from that place on
record.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

AT the Wednesdays session of the
New Castle Presbytery at Elkton, Rev
Henry V. Voorhis was received by
certificate from Chassis OF Paramus, and
his name enrolled after examination.
A call was read to HIM from the church
of Manokin, which he accepted. Rev.
James Conway was received by certifi
cate from the 'Presbytery of Dundee,
and duly admitted after the usual ex-
animation. A call from the Pitts
Greek church was accepted by him.
The committee on the case Of Col.
VIM. ]. Aydelotte, of Pits Greek
church, made report, which, with
the following resolution, was unani-
mously adopted :t' Resolved, That i'll
view Of the evidence afforded to this
committee, that Mr.. W. j. Aydelotte's
seavices as ruling elder have become
unacceptable to a majority of the mem
bers of that congregation, this pfesby-
terry directs Mr.. Aydelotte to cease the
exercise of the Office of ruling elder in
Pitts Creek church, and that this action
be transmitted to the session of that
church for record"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

We notice that great many pro-
prietary medicine men are advertising
in such manner as TO lead the public,
and particularly the retail druggists, to
believe that the sale of their goods is
SO great that unless their orders are
sent in early they will be unable to fill
them. We, however, notice one ex-
ception to this 'ruie in the case of the
sines' Mfg Co., of Philadelphia, " Pa /,
who are honest enough to state that,
no matter how fast the orders for
Sines' Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry and
Hoarhound come in, they shall all be
filled. Their sales of this preparation
last year wds 900, 4S5 bottles their ia
cilities for making at present are ,ooo,-
600 per annum but let no druggist or
customer be alarmed that there will
ever be a corner in Sincs' Tar, for
should the trade demand 1000, 900
bottles they can be had, and from OR
experience with it as cough and cold
remedy, we have no doubt that its
sales will soon reach the last named
figures.-San Francisco News and Dis
patch. 4''.''. 49, -
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23
Converse With Nature.

Happy 10 the man who lives To understand
Not human nature only. but explores
All natures, TO the end that he may find
The law tina, governs each, and where be-
gins
The union. the partition WHARF. that makes
Kind and degree among ell visible b.jnss.
The constitutions. powers aud faculties
Which they inheril--caunoi step beyond,
AID cannot fall beneath, that 40 assign
To every class its station anG It's off :e,
Through all the mighty commonwealth Of
things.
Up from the creeping plant to sovereign man
such converse. directed by meek,
Sincere and humble spirit, teaches love,
For knowledge is delight and such delight
Breeds love, yet suited as it rather is
To thought and to the climbing intellect,
1t teaches less to love than 10 adore,
If that be not, indeed, the highest lore.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23
Notice to Taxpayers.

Taxes for 1880 ale due, and as those
having claims against the county are
urging their settlement, must insist
upon all persons owing taxes for that
year to pay the same Immediately |
will be in Snow Hill every Tuesday
unless called away on official business.
c. G. LLOYD,
March 5th-tf.1 Collector.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

LARGEST Book PUBLIsHEp.-The
new edition of Webster's Unabridged
Dictionary. just issued, is believed to
be, in the quantity of matter it con-
tains, the largest volsme published. 1t
now contains $4,000 words defined,
and nearly IS, 900 words and meanings
not found in any other one dictionary.
The Biographical Dictionary, just add
led, supplies a want long felt by the
reader and student, in giving the de
sired information so briefly Never
was any volume SO complete as an aid
in getting an education.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23
Sudden Death.

Col. John G. lie dropped dead sudden
ly in the yard of the Washington Hotel.
where be boarded yesterday morning,
of heart disease. lie was 10 the Court
House. not quarter FAN hour before
his decease. in apparently his usual ro-
bust health. When be left the building,
he remarked to "a friend that he bad
pain 10 the region of his heart and was
feeling very badly" He then walked
down to bis hotel and through it into
the yard. A moment or so afte-ward
he was seen by Mr.. Joseph Gibbons ly-
ing down in the yard. aui an exa,nina-
ton showed that be was quite dead. The
colonel was an older brother OF DR.. VIM.
Fl. Gale. ex-register OF wills. +:
Col. Gale was well kHown in this COM
muutiy, having served in the Office OF
Register of Wills, as deputy register. for
9 years. At one time he vas deputy
commander of the oyster police sloop-
the Bessie Wooliord lie was the
grandson CT Gen. John Gale Of evolu-
tiouary fame, aud son o. Col. John p.
Gale. each of Somerset county. lie was
born in 1926, entered the u. s. Navy
in 1911, distinguished himself for gal
lanIry at the bon bardmeut of Vera
Cruz during the Mexican war. and
shortly thereafter. with MidsbipmaD
Dallas, was dismissed from the Navy
for fighting duel, Col. Gale being the
challenged party. From that time. until
the Walker campaign against Nicaragua.
he remained on his farm in this county.
AT the inauguration OF this expedition,
he joined General Walker aud remained
with him until his capture and death.
At the breaking out o: the war between
the States, he volunteered az private
in the confederate army and was pro-
uoicd for ealautry on the ieid Of battle
to the rank Of captain. The Col. never
atricd.-Princess Anne Marylander,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23
Notice to Taxpayers.

The undersigned hereby gives notice
to all persons who are indebted to him
as Collector e State and County Taxes
for the years S7S and 1879, that un.
less such taxes are paid at once he shall
proceed to levy upon and sell all prop.
critics upon which said taxes are not
paid. LEVIN ]. HOUSTON,
Feb. 5-'SI. Collector
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

SUSSEX county has new industry. A
plaque factory, with a napkin ring an
mex, has been established at frankfort.
The plaques are made of maple and
walnut They are used by artists and
amateurs for decorative purposes, and
have found such favor that orders are
received from London, Paris, Vienna
and Rome as fast as they can be filled.
40 hands ara employed in the factory.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

Help the children. When they
gather round the table at evening with
their books and states, take tight hold
and show them how 10 do it,: Never
mind if you don't" remember whether
the Ural Mountains empty into the
Straits of Magellan or slide around the
Cape Of Good Hope. Stuff their little
heads full of information of some kind,
and the next day, when they recite,
the school teacher will learn how smart
the parents of'Snow Hin really are.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

The pupils of the Maryland School
for the Blind will give a concert in
the Court House in this place on We'd
aesday evening. May 4th, commenc-
ing at 8 O'Clock. The object of the
visit ofthe Superintendent and his pu-
pills is to familiarize our citizens with
the character of the Maryland Institu
ton for the instruction of the Blind,
and to ascertain if there are any blind
persons in this county of suitable age
to be admitted to its benefit. Ample
provision has been made for the edu-
cation of all young blind persons in
the State of Maryland. Those who
cannot afford to pay are received into
the Institution free. No charge will
lie made for admission to the concert.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH
Es.-Sunday, April 24th, preaching
and Sacrament of the Lords Supper,
in Snow Hill, at 1914 a. NJ; Trinity,
1t az O'Clock P. Nj. Sunday, May
Ist, opening of new church at Cool
Spring; preaching on that day at 10
a N. and 7 P. NJ by Rev Dr. D A
Shermef, and at "a o'clobk P. NJ. by
Rev. I. ]. Prettyman. -
w NJ STRAYER, Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

PHILIP Quinton, who ran away from
his owners, while slave in this place,
returned to Snow Hill a short tine
since, after an absence of over thirty
years, most of which time he spent in
Estates ''of Massachusetts and Con-
cticut. lie will spend the remaih-
r of his days in "o old Wooster"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

THE death of Benjamin Disraell.
Lord Reaconsfeld, is announced by
cable dispatch from London. His
death was cabled to New York, Tues
day the :.Ieth inst. Lord Beaconsheld
was born in London, December 2Ist,
1905. He is reported as a handsome
large.eyed Jew. and before entering
into political life was celebrated in the
literary world His first work was
d Vivian Grey" and his last. publish
ed only a few months since, was
"Endymion All of his works are
still read with interest. pleasure and
profit.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

Mrs. Eleanor Parker, beloved wife
of Col. Thomas Parker, died at the
lesidence'of her husband, near Snow
Hill, on Sunday last. Her funeral,
which was very largely attended, took
place at the P E Church on Tuesday
morning. The deceased was a noble
minded, refined, Christian lady, and
Rer loss will be keenly felt by d large
circle of relatives and friends.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23
Order Nisi.

Samuel II. Townsend. Trustee of Josephus
ChathIm, sXparte.
in Equity, in the Circuit Court for Worcester
County No. s35 CLancery, January Term.
1881.
ORDERED that the sales made aud ie lort-
~ ed by Samuel II. Townsend, Trus'ee
for the sale of the personal estate n the
above cause mentioned be ratified aud con-
firmed, unless cause 10 the contrary thereof
be shown or or before the 6rs, day Of Julv
Term next, provided copy of this order be
inserted in some newspaper printed in Wor-
ceSier Coualy once IN each OF ,hIee successive
weeks before the frsI day OF July ia the
year eighteen hundred AMI eighty one
The report states the amount OF sales to
be S2o74l.
], T. MATTHEWS, Clerk.
True Copy,
Test, l. T. MATTHEWS, Clerk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

TnE Pocomoke Phosphate Co have
found it necessary TO employ steamer
Gin addition to their vessels) to trans
port their fertilizer to Norfolk, where
tHs'demand largely exceeds III. supply
on hand. They have but small lot
left on hand at their factory now, and
those who need any for spring plant
ing bad better apply at once.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

"THE people do not want two Demo-
cratic parties in this State, and, while
they recognize Gov. Hamilton's worth,
and acknowledge him as an honored
and trusted member Of the party, they
will not follow him if he shall marshal
his forces to make war upon the regu-
lar organization. "-Pocomoke Record
and Gazette.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23
BoARDING.--Mrs. Anna ID. Dymock

BoARDING.--Mrs. Anna ID. Dymock,
having refitted the - Truitt House."
on Bank street, Snow Hill, begs leave
to announce to her former patrons,
and the public generally, that she is
now prepared to receive permanent
and transient guests upon the most
reasonable terms. Board by the day,
week or month, with home comforts,
excellent table, and pleasant apart
ments. APP. 25.tf.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

AT a match game of baseball played
in this place on Monday last, by the
a Pocomoke City Mokes , and the
q Snow Hill Coons," the former were
defeated by score Of 10 TOO.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

JUDGE w. E. Sudler, of Sudlersville,
Queen Anne's, died on Sunday, aged
81 years. He was twice member Of
the Maryland Legislature and man of
prominence in the county.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23
A FARMER living near town, heard a

A FARMER living near town, heard
noise IN his sheep pen one night last
seek. A dog was in the act of killing
eve. Seeing the farmer approaching,
he left the eve, and seiziug lamb,
started of, with it. In attempting to
Jumps fence he with the lamb still in
his mouth) fell into well and both
dog and lamb were drowned
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23
PEAcHEs.--The Somerset Herald thus

PEACHES.--I ne SOMERSET Herald tnuS
sums up the peach prospect of Somer-
set county: ~while it has been
guess work for the last two months as
to peaches or no peaches in this coun-
ty, it is now positively certain there
will be no cfop of this fruit in Somer-
set Some of our farmers who have
been watching for their trees to bloom
have been disappointed by seeing them
put forth leaves instead of blossoms.
Ii is believed that not more than one
tree in two dozen will blossom this
spring."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

THREE additional ministers are ex-
pectsd to assist Bro Prettyman at the
all.day meeting to be held in Newark
tomorrow. All are invited.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23
Steam Thresher For Sale.

The steam thresher' belonging to
Rev. Jos. L. Station will be sold low.
For terms and particulars apply to
UpsHUR & PURNELL,
Apl. eff Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

ABOUT the aSth of April, last year,
wheat began to head, and everything
was a month earlier than this season.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

+ G. Polk, Merchant Tailor, from
Pocomoke City, will be in SNOW Hill
on Tuesday May sd, with new line of
Spring Samples, soliciting orders for
Suits. Any one wishing good suit
cheap, with a fit guaranteed, can OBJ
tain it by calling on him at Prices Ma
tional Hotel or, if they will leave
their address at the office of the Mes
sENcER, he will call on them and take
pleasure in showing his samples.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

DR.. Knowles, Of the Breakwater
Light, was a caller at the Messenge r
Office yesterday. >
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23
Reliable Evidence.
Snow Hill, Dec. Is, 1880.


Snow Hill, Dec. IS, 1880.
Mess. + l.. M. 4. d.
Gentlemen u used your Pocomoke
Super Phosphate on corn this year,
and must say that was better pleased
with the result than have ever been
with any fertilizer have ever used. !.
VIM. S. JOHNSON.
Wesleyville, Aug. 1st, 1885,.
Mess. F. L. NJ. & D
Gentlemen We used three tons
ofyour Pocomoke on wheat last fall,
and two tons on corn the past spring.
The result on the wheat was equally
as good as any fertilizer we have ever
used, and better results than we have
ever obtained from any fertilizer of the
same cost, and on corn we have never
used any fertilizer with which we we've
so highly pleased. An a.A s, - actu
Very respectfully,
BENZ. HoLsToN.
E HoLsToS.
Snow Hill, Dec. 18th, 1880.
Mess. T. J.. NJ. &. D. =
Gentlemen Il used your Pocomoke
Super-Phosphste the past season on.
corn, applying a small handful to three
hills of corn, and it acted equally as
we'll as any compost l have ever. used
made from barn yard manure.
ga 80 w. d. BARNES.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

The report that the smallpox had
broken out in Newark is untrue.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

REv. David Conway left on Tuesday
last to attend the meeting of the New
-stle Presbytery at Elktoa.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

A CIRCUS will delight Salisbury on
Tuesday next.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

cAnc d aud pa'd sine 1872 i fsr
fl at 10 what w0nih aVa tr.
ii KING fnpt - q aaft IT, .ai.. 4
he w TO ,t eH. aE Et.4
t 1870 q, las -....
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-23

Advertisements inserted in these col
INNS as local notices at 20 cts. per line.
, 1881-03-25

Special Dtspatch to 7ns Chteaoo Trthuns.
STERLING. ILL.,, March 2.-A br,ltat assault was
committed Inst night OH tho stock trul,. coming
pnst between Fulton md Morrison, under tho
following circumstances: J. o. Farrell, nant-
faetl,rcr OF wngon-sprin0s, and n snnn BY tho
nan,o Of lloyd, 10th Of Morrison, boar1etl tho
truin ut Clinton. very much under tho influence
ur whIaky. Tho enbuose-car was flllGti With
stock mon md passenKcra md among ttom
WORT soino ladies'. Farrell aud l3oy4abecn'ne
very Moisy, using indecent language.
unit, Conductor William Wincbrelaer, In
cnnrgo at tho train, demonstrated
with thon.,. They mt once showed. light,
when II cnttlc tna,l hy tho s,Rme, Of William
ucorAe Ct l1entson, H., interfcred 70 project
the Conductor. The rpWdiea Gufttcd dtnWn Il
moment, nnd Mr. neorHe t,,r,!otl round to 70 to
Ills selst. No s1oner wRs t,ls ,ntk turned tAnn
she min Fnrre)l drew Il revolver md l!rcd. tho
ball entering ut tho basu nf tho bra!u near tho
spi,lp, g!anoug npwnrl. George foil lnscnsfb!o.
when Farrell lrow als revolver upon A!t In tn?
car threatening tu kill my ono whu attempted
to nrreHt him. AZ tho train scnrGd Morrison he
jumped of anl fled, but wHR soan cuptureil.
nntlshe md lloyd nro In lnil, George Is nl!ve ut
this writing, hut "a gnu sl'e OF tho body s phr,-
lyxcd. anu tho bullet cAnnot be found, 1t ts
thought he calNot live.
, 1881-03-25
GRANT.


Special DApa.eh 10 ms Chicago Tribune.
WAslrlSaroS, u. T.. Mnrcl, aa.-A proMl-
nent Grant man, referring to the recent nol,I-
lllat!ors. says tl,at, wllte thu Administration
appears to have given Con. Grnnt consI.lerfl-
tlot, 1t really lias dcllgtI lin the only two re-
quests TINT lle asked. These requests, tllls
Rentleman sait, wcru TINT t;cM. Bateuu
should be reIui'ea US Cunsul.tieneral ut Lon.
don. and ti!At John Russell Young should bu
se!t us NIInster tO MuNico. ten. l3ntleau has
not been rstai1lell ut I.ontl0n where his snlary
u,ld tho fees from tho auxiliary Cons,satus
md uMoii!cIa! fees aggregate Ill III
cunIe OF 1000, aud hU Inns been
sent tn Uun,nark. with IL fixed
snlary Of a5,oo0, nrlA in II MUCH moro expe1l-
stve city, where, also. he will bo ttel,leu tho
facilities whlel, 1lu desired for tl,l completion
Of his book. Mr. Jnlltl Russell iDtt1lH, tno,
Is not to 10 sent ~ Minister tt Mexco. alll 1t
does not now nppear tliat my personal friend
Ut tien. Grant will 70 there. Gclt. 1lurlhut,
uf Illinois, expects TINT llo Is booked for tllat
uUStllUn,