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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

TIE bon6reSbuit 90 sChristmas eve
By some of the Pennsy lvanians Of Berks
County was Que Of the strangest ever
known AT Iieydt's Tavern the farm
ers of the ueishborhOod assembled, aud
after meeting 10 which many told OF
their dealings with WORTHLESS insurance
companies, bushel basketiuI of insur-
auce policies was collected IRON the
crowd. These documents were tied to
a pole and carried about at tho head OF
a procession, With music by a cornet
band aud then a young wOmau applied
a torch TO the policies, which had pre-
viously been soaked IN coil oil. Papers
uominally securing $3.50, 900, but real
ly worth ouly about their weight flr the
pulp mill tlazed in the air. while the
heavles, loser started a merry -go-arouud
dance about the pole. There vas pull
osophy il thus getting tuu out Of what
would never yield money Auo:her ad-
vantage OF the queer ceremony was the
public attention 1t called to tae swiudles
sometimes perpetrated uader the name
Of insurance.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

VIcK'S FLORAL GUIDE-This work
is before us, and those who send 10
cents to James Wick, Rochester, y y,
for it, will be disappointed. Instead
of getting cheap thing, as the price
would seem to indicate, they viii re
ceive a very handsome work of 50
pages, and perhaps 900 Illustrations,
not cheap, but elegant illustrations, on
the very best of calendered paper, and
as set off to the whole, two beautiful
Colored Plates that are worth twice
the price of the book.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31
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child, as per directions. Tda sale of thi
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demand aud without single report of a
failure To do its work ia any ease. Ask
your druggist az 10 the truth of these re.
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31
THE
PHILADELPHIA
TIMES

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makes thoroughly complete. general
aud family newspaper. 1t is more
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in all the qualities of newspaper for the
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than any of its contemporaries. because
its facilities aud resources are eu4al to
every want Of a 6rst-elass national jour
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"THE WEEKLY TINES has
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THE "ANNALS OF THE WAR;"
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

A DIFFERENCE Between GOVERN
oRs.-Gov. Crittenden, Of Missouri, has
refused to surrender. upon the requisl-
ton of Gov St J1hn, OF Kansas. man
named Martin, who was indicted. tried
convicted and sentenced to pay u fine of
500 for violating the proLibitory liq-
u0r law of Kansas, hut walked out of
court aad nude his escape without pay
ing his fac, and before the officers could
take him to Jail. He made his way to
Missouri, and now Gov. ST. John de-
mands his return GA requisition. Gov.
CriitendcD takes the view that the fed
eral constitution does not require him to
surrender a man who owes a debt to the
State where the debtor lives, aud the ST
Louis papers. irrespective of party. 10
dorse the action OF the Governor, who
is sturdy champion of temperance hiu-
self.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31
A $4,000 Bible Prize.

The publishers of Rutledge's Month
ly, in the prize department Of their
Monthly for January offer the follow
ing easy way for some one to make $40.
To The person telling US how many
times the word Moses is used in the
New Testament Scriptures (not the
New Revision) by Jan. 10th, 1882,
we will give Sac. in gold as a prize
The money will be forwarded to the
winner January 18th, 1882. Those
who try for the prize must send 20
cents with their answer, for which
they will receive the February number
of the Monthly, in which will be pub
lished the name and address of the
winner of the prize, with the correct
answer thereto. Cut this out it may
DE worth $40. to you Address, Rlt-
ledge Publishing Company, Easton,
Pa.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

1881 AND 1882 The new year with
its possibilities aud responsibilities is
close upon Us. The old year with lis
record ofjoys aud sorrows. triuNphs aud
defeats, Universities and prospsriiico il
rapidly merging INTO " The days tina
were" To many of US, 1881 has Gown
by on the wings of unalloyed pleasure
and unolouded prosperity and the Christ
mas only marks tie joyous ending Of a
gear OF blessings unmixed Sickness,
misfortune aud death may have been
constant intruders into other family cir.
cirs, aud to these the Christmas season
may be the ouly silver lining to the sa-
BILE cloud In the lives of others, the
present year has brought alternating
sunshine aud storm. But to ail, 1882
is as yet an unsealed mystery, au no.
written scroll, a future pregnant with
unsolged possibilities. As we stand on
The threshold of the new year. it is in-
deed fitting that we should sum up the
experience o: 1881. iHwardly digest il
and prepare to use it as a weapon OF
defense in our struggle With the great
problem of " life and how TO live it.
The more or less carefully We do this, By
iuet so much the more or lcs4 completely
will We be equipped for the surprises
aud disappointments of 1882. We can
not shape future 6r ourselves, but il
experience and cool Judgment are the
helmsmeu Of cur lives. aud the golden
rule our guidiog star We will be in little
danger OF shipwreck
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

AN exchange gives the following or
deal by which young ladies may test a
man before marriage: Never marry a
man until you have seen him eat. Lei
the candidate for your hands, ladies,
pass through the ordeal of eating soft
boiled eggs. II he can do it and leave
the table cloth the napkin and his shirt
unspotled, take him. Try him next
with a spare rib. II he accomplisLrs
this feat without putting out one of his
own eyes, or pitching the bones into
your lap, name the wedding day al.
once. He will do 10 lie TO.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31
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BIigilted Love.
DUPLEX.

A case of refusal to marry after the
wedding garment had been procured
came to light last week. both parties
living near by. Cupid had been send
ing deep-dipped arrows of love from
the heart and lips ola certain gentle
man whom we will call Jones, to a
young lady domestic whom we will call
Brown. The couple had to al! appear
ances sailed on sea of elysium for
quite a while, and the final words of
(" VIII you share life's sunshine and
shadow with me-" had been spoken,
and the much coveted yes " heard in
response. Arrangements had been be-
gun and we'll nigh completed when all
of a sudden a change came over her
heart About three days before the
nuptlals were 10 have been celebrated
she told him Of the change that had
taken place, and therefore declined the
profered honor of becoming Mrs
Jones. Need it be said that misery
took the place of Joy in that true and
loyal heart? But like ! brave man he
bore the blow without sigh or bitter
tear. He did not fall upon a sword
and Kill himself, but quietly breathed
a prayer to heaven on his fortunate es.
cape. The CIR! mad purchased her out
fiji, and the young man had furnished
a house where they were TO make their
future home, and the cause of her refu-
sal is yet hid IN obscuIity -Cen:rcyille
Observer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

THIS has been the warmest Deem
Der within a number of years. Ven
nor's prediction was as follows: "It
looks ugly, and smacks of cold bitter
biting Geld, north and south, east and
west. This cold may be somewhat
propoTtion1te to the heat of the past
summer, and extended to extreme
southern and western points. The en-
try of the month is likely to bring in
winter abruptly in most sections where
winter IS usually expected or experien.
ced."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

AT a meeting of Atlantic Lodge,
K. of Fl on Tuesday evening last,
the following officers were elected to
serve for the ensuing six months:
Dictator Bohm.
Vice-Dictator- +. Bratten.
Assistant Dictator John P. Moore.
Reporter-Lawrence Hastings.
Financial Reporter. B. X. Crop
per.
Chaplain Alfred Townsend.
Guide-James McAllen.
Guard-George Dickerson
Sentinel-Capt. VIM. &. Riggin.
Treasurer -Zadok Powell.
Medical Examiner-Dr. Z. NJ. Tin
gle.
The lodge now numbers thirty. five
fnetnbers, and is in Hourishing con
d;tien.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

BEWARE OF SUBSTITUTES. The pub
lie should bear in mind that limitations
or substitutes of a standard medicine
are offered, not for any benefit to
health, but to sell something that has
been bought cheap; and not daring to
criminate themselves by exact copies
their object is TO get as near to it as is
necessary to deceive. The remedy to
detect frauds is in your own hands
Buy no Simmons Liver Regulator I'M
less encased in white wrapper having
large red Z in the centre and the sig
nature Of ]. III. Zeilin & Co on the
side.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31
He had been introduced to or

He had been introduced to a girl
from Boston, and togetber they paved
aimiessly through a broNen- backed al
bum. And shall you hang up your
stocking ?" he inquired, as they talked
of Christmas. Sir " exclaimed the
Boston girl, drawing herself up proud
ly and fixing her quivering glasses finn
ly on her nose q let me never hear
you speak to me again" And she
swept grardly cut the room, while the
young man went and laid his astonish-
cd head against the frosty pane and
turned sick as TO his stomach.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

CHRISTMAS passed this year without
any special event happening to call for
comment. The people seemed TO re-
gard it as a season OF mirth and hilarity
and gave themselves up to the enjoy
ment found at the festive board and in
visiting friends and acquaintance. The
misfortune is that great many are
thus untitled for work the next day,
and sickness, loss of time and incon-
venience follow as matter Of course
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31
poCOMOKE CITY JoTTINGs.
(Record snd Gazette. J

(Record snd Gazette.
A house is being framed here to
be erected in Clisdeld.
Mr.. John S McMaster arrived on
Saturday
Mr.. L. Il. Freeman and his fair
bride returned on Wednesday last, for
a short visit
The holders of the graveyard in
surance policies hereabouts wear " long
faces " just now.
Miss Annie Merrill and Masters
Arthur Dennis and George Primrose
are at home from Newark for their
Christmas vacation.
MIR. Lloyd Wilkinson is assistant
postmaster, vice Nj Marion Stevenson,
who has resigned to take a position
with Messrs. ]. 4. Hayes & CO., of
Philadelphia. Mr.. Stevenson will be
greatly missed.
We had very pleasant interview
(NStCtGdA Win ~. 2COAt. vi w dS4ltllS
ton, and Mr.. Gilpin, OF Colorado, who
were for the time guests Of Capt. H H.
Hustled. These gentlemen had been
spending a week in Accomac in gun
ming with the Messrs. Dougherty, and
seemed delighted with their trip.
Miss Mollie Jackson left on Thurs
day for Baltimore, where she proposes
to spend the winter Miss Mollie's
departure occasions much regret here,
where she is so favorably known, and
she carries with her the best wishes Of
many friends, TO whom she is endeared
not alone by her personal attractions.
which a.e very effective, bat also by
those heart qualities which prompt her
continually to deeds Of kindness and
cause her always to manifest an al
leciiona,c consideration for others, and
a real sympathy for and iDlesss, in the
welfare OF her associates.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

FIFTY dollars reward will be paid
for the detection and conviction Of the
person or persons shooting wild geese
and ducks in the night time by fire
light, on the Isle of White Bay, ST.
Martins River or Grays Creek, it be-
ing in violation of the law.
GRANVILLE Stokes,
And others, Ocean City.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

GU1TEAU saws that when he enters
the lecture field he will be able to pay
" all these little debts I owe" The
prospects are now that the first debt he
paws will be the debt of nature The
iurv will bt-termine that.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

NOAH Cuff coIored man of this
place was buried to his chin on Wed
nesday last by the caving in of well
he was digging for Mr.. Jas. Selby.
Noah was extracted FROM his dilemma
with no other damage than bad
scare.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

HON. George Coyington who came
home to spend the Holidays, has been
confined to his bed ever since he re-
turned, with deep seated cold, and
has been quite sick. We are glad TO
be able to announce that he is some
yhat better.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

ALEX Tester5 (colored) a brakeman
on the Worceaer R. r fell from the
train last week at Girdletree Station,
the train passing over his leg, making
a compound fracture.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

Don't FORGET IT Subscribers who
change their post offices at the end Of
the year should not fail to notify us of
the fact, so that their papers may be
properly directed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

RHYMES for the season A little
heat that can't be beat, the window
open wide; a little breeze, a little
sneeze, and you're the doctors pride.
Seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents
for ten visits.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

THH following, told by an old man
living near Milford, would seem to in
dictate quite change during the last
bali century in reference to the tenn
perance question: "About fifty years
ago | was bartender in a hotel in
Milford. Through the week we gen.
orally took in about ten dollars, but
one day when quarterly meeting was
held there we sold over two hundred
dollars worth of liquor" Our grand
fathers did not discriminate very close
ly the difference between the spiritual
ana spurious. So says the News.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

PROF. S. 7. Ford gave two Of his
eiocutionary entertainments at the
Court House on Monday and Tuesday
evenings to appreciative audiences ;
all were well pleased. Reubenstcin's
Piano Playing" alone is worth the
price Of admission, and will make any
one forget hard times.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

We regret to announce the demise,
on Sunday night last ,fafter long i'll
ness, Of Mrs. ToddS beloved wife of
hobart S. Todd. ESQ. Her remains
were taken to Salisbury for interment
on Tuesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

THE small boy who was wont last
summer to 60 in swimming half dozen
times day now shrinks in strong aver
sion from the maternal wash-rag, and
evinces a decided disposition to go IN
bathed all winter.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

THE young ladies who had charge
of the decorating of All Hallows
Church this year, have exceeded all
former efforts in that direction The
decorations are tasteful, beautiful, and
elaborate.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

THAT the new year may open bright
ly for all our patrons, and gentle
breezes wait their banks over smooth
waters into Ravens Of happiness and
prosperity IS the heartfelt wish of the
editor OF the Messenger.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

THE Maryland Poultry Club has de
termined to hold its first exhibition in
Baltimore on January 2oth, goth and
3lst, and February Ist, 1882, when
fine display of poultry and pigeons
from breeders and fanciers in the State
and abroad is expected. Those inter
eStered in our county are advised to
apply Tor premium lists to the Score
tary, Geo o. Brown. at the American
Farmer office, Baltimore, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

Qua streets were thronged with peo-
pie last Saturday, and our merchants
did a rushing business. The crowds
were especially noticeable in and
around the stores that advertise.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

CARRIAGES FoR SALE-Being over
stocked with carriages, | will dispose
of two second hand buggies at very
low figure. A. W. SMITH.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

FARMEGs' CLUES. - There is no class
Of people doing so little for themselves
as the farmers in the way Of social and
business discussions as the farmers.
They isolate themselves too much All
know that the farmer, after 4 hard day $
work in the field or barn, is little in
clined to engage in social or business
discussions, and the same inclination
that would hinder the meeting together
OF farmers in the busy season is carried
into the more leisure Sc asoa of the win
ter. Ii IS true the farmers work is new
er done, bat for the next few months
the work will be of a different charac-
ter from that of the summer season,
and there is leisure during the long
evenings of the winter. This leisure
should be employed in reading and
thinking out the next Years campaign.
TO this end the farmers of a neighbor-
hood may form a club and meet once
a week or once fortnight TO compare
opinions, and 10 develop The best
thought Of the neighborhood on the
various topics that present themselves.
Such meetings may be of an informal
character, or there may be a regular
organization, with a President and
Secretary in any case they wi be al
yantageous to those taking part in
them and in order that what is ac-
complished may be presented to a
large audience, the Secretary should
forward a sketch of the proceedings to
the local papers for publication.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

W. do all kinds of plain and
ornamental Job Printing at city prices
Orders by mail will receive protnpt at
ixpiisa.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31
NJ u S I c.

100 Popular Songs. words and music, so
cts. 100 Comic Songs, words and music,
80 cts loo Sentimental Songs, words and
music 80 cts. 100 Old Favorite Songs,
words and music, so cts 100 Opera Songs,
words and music. 30 cts lsO Home Songs,
words and music, 30 cts. 100 Irish Songs,
words and music, 30 cts. 100 Ethiopian
Songs, words and music, so cts. 100
Scotch Songs, words and music, 80 cts
ANY four of the above lots for One Dollar.
Ali the above for Two Dollars. The above
comprises nearly all of the most popular
music ever published and is the best bar
gain ever offered. Order at once. Postage
stamps taken Pianoettes, Violins, Guitars
aud Musical instruments at low prices.
WORLD MAxuF. Co NASSAU ST. New YORK.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

ROBERT Holland, an aged and we'll
known colored man, died in this place
on Sunday night.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

{. Il. RIDER has sold his farm, Wei
lington, in Wicomico county, TO James
Cannon for SO, 600
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

BALTIMORE CRAM MARKET - Grain
sold Yesterday il Baltimore as follows ::
White corn, 65W57c.; yellow. 65@66.
Wheat-hid. red, Sr.4t@s1.44. Oats,
49(g5oc. Rye, 95c. (G3I.oo.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31

The Grtentack column is growing
small by degrees aud beautifully less as
the years go by. 10 Pennsylvania in
1878, tie Greeuback vote was 81 SIS;
10 1879 it had fallen TO - ,6oS. AID in
1881 the party had grown 40 attenuated
that it could only scare up II ,916 votes.
The Mormon question is discussed by
tho Hon. Schuyler Collax in a recent
letter. He recommends that the Utah
Legislature be done away with. aud the
Territory governed through the agency
Of commissioners or legislative coun-
Gil. This WAS doue ia the case OF the
District of Columbia. when it was found
expedien, to abolish its Legislature, aud
Congress has the same power over Utah
it has over the District. Mr.. Colfax
further recon uiends hat Congress euact
thpt no citizen ofUtah shall enjoy the
benefit OF our land patent or naturalza-
ton laws uni: ss they first declare, un-
| der oath. that they have not violated the
law of the land against plural marriage.
As FARMERS iu this section frequently
use oil barrels for storing cider aud vim
egar. we copy the following cautionary
paragraph from trade journal: In
fairfield county. Conn they haze bad
some curious cases Of lead poisoning
The farmers have been 10 the custom OF
buying barrels which had contained
boiled linseed oil to use for storing cider.
After while obscure symptoms devel-
opcd and medical aid was invoked. The
l'tharge oxide OF lead used in the process
of boiling the oil forms an adherent sed-
iment upon the inside of the barrels aud
the acids of the cider readily uaite with
this and dissolve large quantities of it.
If the cider is kept long enough to turn
to vinegar, the proportions of lead are
still more increased"