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Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17
A Joke on Ratllers.

At Rehoboth. late last Saturday
night, after nearly everybody had gone
to bed, party OF Wilmington gentle
men, on brief visit, concluded to take
"buff" bath, and on disrobing laid
their clothes on the roof of small pa
vilion on the beach. After enjoying a
bath without the discomfort of bath
ing suit for a reasonable time, they
came out OF the water and approached
their clothes, when, 10 their astonish.
ment they behalf an elderly lady sitting
in the pavilion, whereupon they scamp.
cred back into the surf They return
ed several times only to find the old
lady serenely sitting in the moonlight,
and it was nearly an hour before they
discovered that the supposed old lady
was only one of their party, arrayed in
female apparel. The discovery was
made by the boldest bather of the lol
who, on going close to the pavilion,
saw pair Of mems pantaloons peeping
from underneath the old lady's skirts
The shivering bathers were indignant
over the joke perpetrated at their ex.
pense, and came near giving the joker
\ ducking in the ocean.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

The Baltimore Oriole celebration in
October will be an immense thing.
Ample funds to meet every require
ment have been freely subscribed and
placed at the disposal of those having
charge of the affair. Great effort will
be made, and it now bids fair to more
than meet their anticipations, to eclipse
the Mardi Gras and Carnival festivities
of Memphis, New Orleans and other
Southern cities Baltimore pays SIo,-
900 to Mr.. De Leon for designing and
perfecting an extensive series of tab
leaux, for the mystic pageant, and as
much more will be expended in other
tableaux, some of them designed and
prepared by the different societies of
the cities, and others gotten up under
the immediate supervision of the gem
eIal committee. The tableaux will be
constructed upon platform cars and
run upon the street car tracks. The
success of Baltimore's centennial cele-
bration gives sufficient guarantee that
the occasion will be one thoroughly
ENJOYABLE to every one.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17
A Great Event.

The outlook for the Baltimore Ori-
ole grows more promising every day.
All that is mystical, splendid and daz-
zling in the New Orleans Mardi- Gras.
to which the curious of all sections
annually rush, will form a feature Of
the event. The moving tableaux that
have fascinated and charmed the South
ern fancy will be presented in richer
form, original designs, and with i'm
proved mounting, while local tableaux
will furnish features not only novel but
intensely interesting and charming.
The loveliest features of the Mobile
Mystic Momus will be magnified and
enhanced for the entertainment of the
Monumental City. The grandest sug-
gestions of the Sesqui Centennial will
be availed of; the competition of local
societies as well as of ambitious indi.
viduals is enlisted, and the skill and
taste and undivided effort of the most
accomplished and experienced artists
are at command to make the October
celebration the most attractive, admir-.
able and magnificent that any people
of any country or cline ever gazed
upon.
Baltimore liberality will supply the
means to make the 10th, nth and 7th
Of October spell, dream a gorge
Gus memory to those who attend the
festivities. And she will stretch her
hospitality way beyond the bounds at
tanned on any of those great occasions
which have made her famous for such
a virtue She does not intend to en-
JOY all this wondrous pageantry herself.
She has invited the people of every
county, State and section to come.
She has induced her grand system of
railroads and all her steamboat lines to
issue cheap excursion tickets, so that
the humblest from the most distant
points may come. Her hotels and restau-
rants, her boarding houses and even private
residences are laying in supplies to entertain
and feed the stranger as well rs the kinsman
within her gates. Her merchants are in.
creasing their choicest stocks, and will
make their cheapest aud bandsomest dis.
plays to attract and charm the visitor. Her
streets will put on their gala dress, and the
days will be active with sightseeing, the
nights brilliant with illuminations and
parades. Altogether the Oriole will out :
strip any thing in the way OF a local celebra-
lion that this country has ever witnessed.
A holiday like this is something worth
seeing. A whole city merry and alive with
enjoy ment every form of innocent and de-
lightful amusement in full blast parades
of the most fantastic and enhancing de-
scriptiou, illuminations producing the most
happy effects, fairs for the display of me-
chanical and agricultural products, all will
constitute one grand whole which it will be
worth years OF life to see. There will be
psrades of various descriptions besides the
crowning glories Of the Mardi-Gras, there
will be local tablcaux as well as allegorica
ones, there will be such a time, in fact, as
all who witness will never forget, and oil
who miss will forever regret. Baltimore
will be metamorphosed into fairy-l Ia nd aud
the loveliest city of the east will hardly
know herself. Everybody will pay her a
visit then, for il will be cheap, convenient,
safe, agreeable and charming beyond the
power of pen 10 describe.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

DIR. BLISS announcement of his be-
lief in the efficacy of good whiskey has
created, it would seem, very decided
reaction of public opinion in his favor.
He declares that it is whiskey which
has kept the, Presiden: alive, and to
that stimulant do they look more than
to any other agency to build up his
depleted system. This opinion has, in
the minds of many, proved the doctor
to be man of sound sense, excellent
judgment and no bigot. We have not
heard from the prohibition faction yet,
but presume that they will look upon
DIR. Bliss and his statement with horror,
and declare that it would have been
better to have let the President die than
to have preserved his life by any such
means. Fortunately for the country
and mankind that faction is not large.
BALTIC. Herald.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

The prospect for full exhibit in all
departments of the Delaware State Fair
are very encouraging. A great deal of
the latest improved farm machinery.
from the North and West, will be en-
tered while the cereal and ladies' de,
partments will be especially attractive
$40, 900 is magnificent sum to offer
in premiums, and is of itself induce
ment enough to insure the grandest
display ever witnessed on the peninsula
An efficient board of managers car.
we'll afford to be responsible for the
good name already won by this society.
Send for catalogue.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

WoRKMEN from the neighborhood of
Pocomoke City have been engaged this
week in tearing down and removing the
Steam Saw and Planning Mill at this
place, formerly owned by Manners,
Fisher & Co. The machinery and
building were, purchased by Mr. Drexel,
the well-known,N New York banker, and
will be moved toNthe settlement known
as Klej Grange in Worcester County,
Md. 1t is not known, yet to what use
Mr.. Drexel will put the machinery,
which at one tinie was very valuable. =
Although the psill has been idle for
over year, OR people will dread to
see it taken away, as it was the general
desire that some one would take hold
Of it who would let it stand and put it
in operation here. Seaford Index.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17
List of Jurors.

The following is a list of the grand
and petit jurors drawn to serve at the
October term Of the Circuit Court fol-
this county:
Thos Holloway, Robt J Henry. Sr.,
John T Hamblin, Thos w Hargis, DIR.
S S Quinn, Wilmington Jones, VIM c
Pruitt, Chas Parker, Elijah + Powell,
DIR. Paul Jones, Edgar w McMaster,
Daniel Scarborough, Jas r Townsend,
Alfred ID Merrill, Sewell L Williams,
Rufus G Dennis, VIM c GLADDEN., Geo
W Fassitt, Peter G Powell, Wheatley
d Barnes, Fred ] Dukes, Edward L
Boehm, Josiah H Warren, John NJ
Purnell, Robt H Gillett, John r Pur.
nell, James H Young, Chas w Clay.
vile, Saml S Mills, VIM Warrington,
Robt N Todd, Francis ] Chatham,
Chas G Dale, Nathan G. West. VIM ]
S Clarke, Levin T Davidson, John b
Corbin, Geo E Scott, James S Taylor,
Zadok Powell, Chas + Mumford, Al
bert ] Merrill. Joshua Carey. John N
Rayne, Chas w Bishop, VIM T Boston
(of y, Francis H Dryden, Alex F
Clarke.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17
Newcastle Prcshyterx.

WILMINGTON, DEL, Sept 16. The
Newcastle Presbytery, in session yes
terday, near Newark, adjourned to
meet in Princess Anne, Md the third
Tuesday in April next. Before ad.
journing a committee reported in favor
OF establishing church in Easton, Md.
After hearing an address from w. H.
Cole, agent of the Maryland Bible So
clety, the Presbytery recommended
the work of the society to the churches
on the Eastern Shore. The Presby-
terry also adopted resolution express
ing sympathy with President Garfield.
Rev. James Conway, of Pocomoke
City, preached the closing sermon.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17
Democratic Primary Meetings

The Democratic Conservative voters
of Worcester County are requested to
meet at their usual places of holding
elections in their respective districts,
on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th,
for the purpose of selecting delegates
to represent each district in the County
Convention to be held in Snow Hill on
Tuesday, September 2oth, 1881, to
nominate State Senator, 3 members
of the House of Delegates, Sheriff, S
County Commissioners. a Wreck-mas-
ter and County Surveyor.
GEO. w. BISHOP,
]. T. CosToN,
II. r. PITTS,
Central Committee for Worcester
County.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

DIED. AT the residence Of its pa
rents. in Stockton, on Monday, Sept.
sth, Kate Franklin, youngest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. z hdok p. Wharton,
aged 10 months Ands9 days.
Sweet lips halt par'edNa a peaceful smile,
The light OF God upN her baby brow,
hush upon her tiny|wSxen face
Our darlins's but tender mem'ry now
All, yes our litJe darling calmly sleeps
Earth holds soV'her no hope, nor gii,f,
nor loss
Another life has gained ths pardon won
With such deep pain upon the bitter cross.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17
August Flower.

The immense sale and great popularity OF
Green's August Flower iA all towns and
villa ges in the civilized world has caused
many imitators to adopt similar names, ex-
pestiBg to reap a harvest TOR themselves at
the expense of the afflicted This Medicine
was introduced in 1868, and for the cure OF
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, with their
effects, such as Sour Stomach, Costivenesc,
Sick Stomach, Sick Headache, Indigestion,
Palpitation of the Heart, vertigo. etc., etc .
It never has failed to our knowledge. Three
doses Will relieve any case of Dyspepsia,
Two million bottles sold last year. Price
20 cen!s. Samples 10 cents.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17
Notice to Taxpayers.

l have received tax book for 1881.
Taxes paid in September are subject
to discount of 4 per cent. on State,
and per.ct. on county; if paid in Oc-
tober, 3 per cent. on State, and ~
on county. All persons in arrears for
1850 are requested to make immediate
payment, in order to enable me to
settle with the Comptroller. will be
in Snow Hill every Tuesday.
{. {. LLOYD,
slarch 5tn-t'l kvllsctct.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17
County.

POLITICIANS were numerous in town
on Tuesday last.
DRIED Beef and Canvassed Hams,
at Nelson's.
DR.. Geo. W. Bishop is confined to
his house with a serious attack of the
kidneys.
SHERIFF Lloyd will visit Berlin on
Saturday next. Imperative business
engagements prevented his being there
last Saturday.
MR and Mrs. David Pelton and
Miss Mary Flake, of Staten Island, were
among the guests at the National Ho-
eel this week.
REFRESHING showers gladdened the
hearts of our people on Saturday and
Sunday last. We can stand several
more of the same kind.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

CAPT. l. N. Veasey has made ar
rangements to run his schooner, the
"Marianna, from this place to Balti.
more, regularly until further notice,
and will be prepsked to receive back
freights for this place or other points
on the Pocomqke Terms and other
particulars msg be learned of Messrs.
Payne l. Bros who will act as his
agents.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

J. NJ. LARoQuE's Anti-Bilious Bit
tiers is no vile decoction of bad whis-
key doctered TO tickle the palate and
lead the unsuspecting on to intemper.
ance, but purely vegetable medicine,
which after test of fifty years is &C
knowledged to be the very best rene
dy yet discovered for all diseases of
the Liver, Headache, Sour Stomach,
Dyspepsia, Constipation, Nervousness,
Female Diseases, &c. IS cents a
paper, 81 a bottle. w. E Thornton,
Baltimore and Harrison streets.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

TO-DAY is the one selected for our
county primaries and as they will be
held in the various districts according
to the local circumstances obtaining
in each. any discussion as TO methods
would now be fr1itless. 1t only re-
mains for each Democratic voter to
cast his vote at the primaries for the
delegates who, according to his judg-
ment, will make the best possible nomi-
nations and for all to insist on the
convention of next Tuesday giving us
\ strong, a representative and accepta-
BILE ticket that, after the nominations
are made, harmony may be secur-
ed, and may itself secure the success of
the ticket in November. 1t is not the
province of this paper to take sides
with any candidate before the party
for nomination at the primaries nor
with any division of the party in these
primary contests. We may counsel
however, and we most earnestly coun-
sci, that in those districts where there
shall be party fight between two dele
gate tickets that good humor shall pre-
vail, that the fight shall be conducted
openly, fairly, squarely, honestly, with
out resort to any doubtful expedients
or any other than open, honest means.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

"YEs, Sir" said an old taxpayer,
"one of these fellows came to ask me
if | would act as vice president in a
great reform rally and sit upon " o
platform 'What is it that you gent lna' nav
men propose to reform, Sir1 sat- tb,
"Well, we want to strike down. lnslG
ring he answered, 'to strike off Shor
fetters of corrupt power 'How is It, a
| asked, that my city securities S; In, n
at the top Of the market and my 4 xe 81
are lower than those Of any largel.i ~ ~
in America, if what you call the i, er
is corruptT Well, Sir, he coH Idl ,e
answer me. then told him lat v
thought that this talk about 'rekcorr 4
was humbug, an irfernal hu4 'Sbu.t
Sir 4; that so far as / could see . wa
nothing but an attempt to put an hon
est set of men out and put very cal,
set of men in. I told him, tooAas thu
didn't like their secret conclaveS aa; an
committees, and that before | allo live
any combination the use of my name
| wanted to have clean show up
don't prop Sc to allow my name to be
used as blind and snare to cover the
designs of men who meet in secret
conclaves. No, Sir, this Internal re-
form fooiishness has become disgust
ing to all respectable people" 1t
would appear from this that the stool
pigeon vice president business is at
discount. "Reform" must try some
other dodge. Baltimore Sun.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17
After Clans

The use of mercury and other min
eral remedies generally result in
Chronic Inflammation of the Liver,
shown by a Disordered Stomach, Vom-
iting, Bowel Complaints. Bitter Taste,
Furred Tongue, Yellow Skin and Eyes,
a Dry Cough, Feverishness, Debility,
sc. The only cure is in the use of
DIR. Flagg's Improved Liver and Stom-
ach Pad.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

LYDIA E. Pinkham Vegetable Com
pound is a remarkable remedy for all
those painful complaints and weak
nesses so common to our best female
population. Send to Mrs Lydia E.
Pinkham, 233 Western Avenue, Lynn,
Mass for pamphlets.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17
Notice to Taxpayers.

The undersigned hereby gives notice
to all persons who are indebted to him
as Collector Of State and County Taxes
for the years 1873 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 J. HOUSTON,
Feb. S'SI. Collector
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

LITTLE Lottie to her friend: 81
have so many cares. Yesterday little
baby sister arrived, and papa is on a
journey. 1t was but piece Of luck
that mamma was at home to take care Of
il.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

EXCURSION tickets to Harrington for
those wishing to attend the fairs to be
held at Middletown and Dover will be
on sale at stations on J.. & b., B Il +
g. w. Railroads. For further inlorma
ton api ly to agents at the several sta
tons.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

NOTICE TO TREsPAssERs.- ALI per-
sons are hereby warned against tres
passing with dog or gun, or in any
manner whatever, upon the farm
whereon now reside, or in the woods
belonging to the same. The law will
be strictly enforced upon all offenders,
without regard to person.
]. S. MOORE,
Sept. 10, 1881. Near Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

THERE will be preaching in the
Presbyterian Church in Snow Hill, on
Sabbath next, (Sept. 18th } morning
and evening, at the usual hours.
DAVID CONWAY, Pastor.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

AT Stockton Messrs. Mason, Hous-
ton & Co have bS Sgun the erection of
a fine large store kouse, which will be
an ornament tok thriving town and
its enterprising Iowners.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

THE Rev. E. Mowbray, pastor of
the M. Il. Church at St. Michaels, and
formerly pastor of the M. E Church
at Frederick, is suffering with pulmon-
airy affection that threatens to termin-
ate fatally. He is not able to attend
TO his pastoral duties.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

Hon. r. B. Berkley, of Farmville,
and others will address the people of
Accomac in the interest of the Demo-
cratic party, at Accomac c. H. on the
26th inst, court day.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

JUDGE Irving has taken trip to
Canada for his health-how long he
will be gone we are unable to say He
was accompanied by Mrs. Irving
Somerset Herald.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

DURING funeral at Delmar a few
days since constable entered the house
of the deceased and levied on the
goods.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17
Public School Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the pub
lie schools of Worcester County will
reopen on Monday the 3rd day OF
October next, for the ensuing school
year BY order of the School Bo ard
of Wauznup.---r>--.-tv
sSsssESEements a1islalAAAAaals.s ssssss..x,..
sible to him that he hS8 stoien- q letter.
Nevertheless he fastened to depart. re-
gretting that he had entered the drink
ing house. The man who had chatted
: with him inspired in him q veritable
repulsion, aud it was his rule, because
of the habits of discretion which the
post Office imposes upon all its agents,
to keep at distance all who did not
appear to him worthy of confidence.
The storm had somewhat abated its
fury. the rain soon ceased to fall, and
bright sunshine lighted up the country
when the postman reached the nearest
village.
A woman was at the door of her house
awaiting his passage. She was still
young, and, without possessing remark
able beauty, had neat and sympathetic
, eountenance.
J, Monsieur Martini" said she to The
! : postmau, "have YOU JStflption to
...~ N9enger we will present a copy
of Kendall's celebrated book, "The
Horse and his Diseases" The book
alone is worth the money, and no
owner Of a horse should be without
one. Persons living out of town will
be required to send six cents in stamps
for postage on the book if they desire
the same sent by mail. If.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

NOTICE, All persons are hereby fore
IN warned against har boring or employ
ing William E. Timmons, an indentured
apprentice to the undersigned, who left his
home on the 2sih of November. 1880.
S. H. T. Tilghman,
Near Powellsv lille, Md.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

EAR. BOB Billy" will knock out
the head of his +" bar'l to day at Po-
comoke City. and the doubtful voter
will be happy.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

S. T. Nelson is treating his custom
ers to jus, the biggest bargains ever
offered in this town. Call and see for
yourself.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

FOR SALE-The whole or a.half IN.
terest in fine young Jack. Abnly "a
A. q, PENTLANp,
Sept. 10. Snow Hin MI
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

The sere and yellow leaf is already
beginning to make its appearance.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

PoLITIcs are beginning to "boom"
in all sections Of the State.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17
Berlin Items.

Miss Ella Hack, of Snow Hill, is
visiting Miss Phmnie Pitts.
Miss Mary Young is visiting Miss
Katie Hammond.
Miss DehAShowell drives the mob
biest turnout in kown-a spirited white
horse and handsome English dog
cart
while working at the canning fac
tory on Monday last, Mr.. Fred. Rid
ings cut off the end of one of his fng-
ers with pair of large shears.
The "Delphin' has been quite
successful, the crew having caught ten
drum fish in two trips.
The Atlantic Hotel and Congress
Hall, lat Ocean City, closed for the season
on Wednesday. Mr.. Selby and family
will spend two weeks at their farm be-
fore returning to Philadelphia.
The life saving men at Ocean
City drilled for the benefit of the ex-
cursionists on Wednesday.
Harry McMullen came home on
Saturday last; he is looking well, con-
sidering the narrow escape he made
from sudden death.
Miss Laura Henry expects to spend
the winter in St. Louis. She will ac-
company Mrs. Edw. Henry home next
week.
There was a delightful excursion
Of Berlin folks to Ocean City on Tues,
day, to finish up the season. All hands
took lunch, and bountiful repast was
spread at the Excursion House, and at
its close Col. Showell invited the whole
party to take trip on the Bredell. I"
The sail down the bay was a delightful
one. Col. Showell and family return
ed to their farm Wednesday.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

A FULL new line Of Gents Furnish
ing Goods at Nelson's.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17

CALL at S. T. Nelson's, and look at
the fine line of Gents Fancy Goods,
just received.
Democratic messenger., 1881-09-17


man hence her promise to love is Q
faithless one. Nor can she be happy
With biM whom bic fellow.m men cannot
trust, and from whom her own true
spirit recoils hence her promise TO
honor is an empty one. Nor can there
be any domestic peace where the man 10
weak and ignorant. inferior in every
way TO her v hom be has dared to mar
ry; hence hes promise to obey 10 Q
worthless ono.
MatrimOny has become Q dangerous
Institution. Why? God only knows.
There is wrong somewhere, and there
should be remedy. What can be the
remedy where can the fault lie? Is it
woman who srrs, or 10 il msn who sinsy
What causes such increase in tbe 0um.
bsr OF divorces Does God join them
together, or 10 the ceremony only Q civ
il duty to help raise the revenue BY The
marriage license7 What can the
wrong he :? Aud who will peep into
the swful mystery to try it's solution
| fear marriage has become 10 many in-
stances matter Of convenience.
Sometimes, urged on by q foolish
ambition. almost crazed. q woman rush
es madly to her fate. Aud sucb fate
Sometimes tbe OOwardly fear OF poverty
and work drowss every other feeling,
and like q tired. tempest-tossed bird,
matrimony promises protection at last.
Then sgain. money. With its elegance.
luxury and ease, is the one great attrsc-
ton and without one spark uf love In
The heart, aud with lie on the lips,