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The Portland daily press., 1882-12-25

1t is fitting that some special mark of the
general appreciation of his services and his
character should be rendered HIM. As one in
terested in the field of historic research In
which DIR. Packard has dsne so much to dis
tinguish himself and to benefit his State and
the community, desire to offer him my sim
cere congratulations on the past and my best
wishes for the future.
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-25
Il. E. BEARDsLEY.

l have long known of Dr. Packard as a
distinguished classical scholar, filling an inn
portant position in the faculty Of Bowdoin
College. A man whose life covers period of
more than four score years and who has been
useful in all may be congratulated BY his
friends. He has had the rare privilege OF the
vast growth in this country of learning,
gion, wealth, civilization and national power
The Portland daily press., 1882-12-25

DIR. Pepper, President of Colby University
commented briefly upon the mutual work Of
the two colleges, and in the name of Colby
congratulated Bowdoin upon her having SO
honored teacher as Prof. Packard, as well as
in the record of the college back of him. The
frosts of age are on his mead, but only these; in
his heart is summer. Dr. Pepper touchingly
referred to the fact of the little children run
ming to meet the Professor, ''to share the good
mans snile.''
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
And Sach is Life.

"In de fust place we am bon. De fust
var of our life am spent in cryin' wild
pain and sorrow. We see ghosts. We
have bad dreams. We am seized by de
collie. Orr froats am tunnels down
which dey poor soothin' syrup,
paregoric, sweet milk an what not, an
we wish we was dead. What comfort
does any boy or gal take to de aige of
fifteen Vars? Not bit. De boys git
licked an de gals git spanked, an dey
fall down stairs, have de chicken-pox,
git boxed up wild de mumps, an have
to war clothes which have been cut
ober an dyed.
From de aige of fifteen TO twenty"
continued the orator, after pulling down
his vest. "life am full of love and
jealousy an bad fittin' coats, an gwine
to funerals, an stayin' home from
circuses. Jist as young man gifts to
thinkin' dat he am happy he diskivers
dat his sleeve-buttons am fifteen seconds
behind de style, or dat his butes am de
hundredth part of an inch too long, or
dat his coat wrinkles in de back.
From twenty to thirty we get
mar'd," continued the Professor as a
sad smile crossed his face. 'We love
an court an hire libery rigs an buy
candy and marry. What am de result !?
We have to pay house rent, an buy
wood, an go to meetin', an git trusted
fur groceries, an, put up wild kicks an
cuffs an howlin' babies an a hull
doahyard full of miseries.
"Den we grow old, an we take snuff
an smoke clay pipes an spit on de
ca pet an jaw de chillen, and finally
die. OATS life an its eand Whar's
de comfort What have we foun'
wuth libin' fur? How much better if
we had been trees, or fence posts, or
picket-fences Life am mad struggle.
We come up like a sunfower an am cut
deown. To-day we may win de big
turkey at de raffie--to-morrow we may
have to pawn our obercoat to keep de
stove gwine. "-The Lime-hiM Ci,t6.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
Fashion Notes.

Low coilfures remain in favor.
Gold jewelry is going ont of fashion
Few muifs are carried this winter.
Shrimp-p pink feathers trim black bon
nets.
Curtain like paniers drapenew Frencl
dresses.
English homespun is the stylish clott
| for ulsters.
Pomponnette is new fabric for max
ing bonnets.
Silver necklaces are worn around high
lace ruches.
Slippers of aliigator-skin are worn by
gentlemen.
Two volances Of lace trim the front oi
trained dresses.
Worth rufliing Tor the neck has triple
pleatings of lace.
White MORE or satin basques are worn
with tulle skirts.
Hammered gold lace pins are studded
with colored stones.
A silver monogram is used as brooch
with morning dresses.
byron CClisaES O1 NlCllG.Cl ut =
new and stylish.
Wide collars and cuffs of crocheted
lace are worn by children.
Rings for the little finger are in great
favor with young ladies.
Cable plush, with cord between
plush stripes, is q novelty.
Invisible green is tine fashionable color
for tailor made cloth suits.
Embroidery on the fabric is the trim
ming for cashmere dresses.
Breakfast caps of silk muslin have
bows of plush ribbon for trimming.
The Marguerite corsage, with round
half low neck, is worn by young ladies.
a green velvet corsage and train is
worn with white and gold brocaded
satins.
The three feathers of the Prince of
Wales is q favorite design on brocaded
satins.
Trellis work of beads trims bonnet
crowns with large beads to match on the
brim.
Black balayeuses of lawn and lace
supersede white lace pleatings IN dark
dresses.
Colored stones, mounted with dia-
monds. are more fashionable than entire
sets of diamonds.
Handkerchief of white pongee, hem.
stitched. ere worn inside the neck OF fur
cloaks TO protect the skin from the dye
of the fur.
Cameo glass, with two or three strata
of colors cut in designs OF flowers and
vines. is the choice novelty for orna-
mental plates, jugs and vases.
Square neckerchiefs OF colored lawn,
lavender, blue or rose, are edged with
the new Valenciennes laces that have
small figures and feaihery edges.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
What Crown Jewels Are.

The crown Jewels of France are soon
to be exposed fer public sale, and, We
learn from private letters, there is an
uncomfortable apprehension felt, even
by the most pronounced Republicans in
of royalty should fall into the posses
sion of rich Americans. However anx-
ious they may be to destroy the En-
pire in France, they do not quite relish
The thought that the regal symbols of
its ancient splendors should sparkle on
the breast of the wife of some bonanza
king from Nevada or California who
probably began life as laborer.
Among these jewels is the famous
Regent Diamond" valued at four mil
lion dollars. It has had most dramatic
history. 1t was found in the mine of
Partial near Golconda, and was stolen
bv the discoverer, who escaped with it
to Europe, and sold it III England. 1t
was bought for the French crown when
Louis XIV. was minor, and since then
has been the especial symbol of that
monach.
The mob, after Louis XVI. was be-
headed, demanded to see it, and it was
shown to them 10y their leaders, who,
however, took care to carefully chain it.
The Communists and half craZed women
of st. Antoine cursed and spit upon it
with as much virulence as though it had
been Marie Antoinette herself. The
Regent IS the most valuable and beauti-
ful diamond in the world.
The Portuguese crown jewels are IA
nous for their value and beauty.
Among the crown jewels of Queen Vic
toria is the Kohinoor, which dates back
over two thousand years. 1t was seized
by the English at the time of the sack
ing OF Lahore. Its lustre would add
more grace to the British crown if it
had been obtained by some other
means.
A singular story is told of the Regalia
of Scotland. They disappeared for
many years, and were supposed to have
been stolen. Sir Walter Scott found in
an old letter hint which led him to be-
lieve that they were still hidden in Edin-
burgh Castle.
He obtained a search-warrant, and
carefully examined the ancient crown
room. He found that the wall varied in
thickness. Workmen and tools were
procured and an excavation made III the
masonry. An immense crowd of loyal
Scots filled the streets outside, awaiting
the result.
4 secret chamber was discovered,
within which was q chest. 1t was
forced open, and there lay the crown
Jewels of Scotland. A flag was run up
and cannon fired, and a wild shout OF
rejoicing arose from the multitude.
SO closely is the power of the king
dom associated with these its outward
symbols, that when the sceptre and
crown of auld Scotia were found, it
seemed to her sons that her ancient
glory had returned with them.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
The Way to DO 1t.

It is easy enough to win husband.
Most any attractive little dumping
with bright eye and coaxing voice can
Gather in noble husband, but 1T Is
pretty difficult to retain him. Noble
husbands are thicker than hair on a dog,
blt The grand difficulty is to draw ont
their true nobility and secureit at nome.
II the wife only understands her busi-
ness she can introduce the soothing
racket in her new field of operations
and walk away with the whole business.
Most men like to be loved and soothed.
There is something in the mans great.
rough. earnest nature that can be won
quicker and easier by gentieness and
pie than by the logic of the broom-han-
die aud q bilious course OF reasoning
with bread and milk diet. We have
seen girl who understands her busl-
ness take reformed book agent by the
nose. so to speak, and lead him through
life in such way that he would not
know he vas boss OF the rancho. 30
perfect was the delusion that when she
asked him 10 bring in scuttle OF coal
or get up in his night-shirt aid kill a
burglar that he knew was nothing but
bobtailed COW four blocks away, he al
ways went, and he felt as though he
counted it mark OF special favor that
a poor, unworthy worm of the dust like
him should be sought out and delegated
to go and chase lame COW across nine
vacant lots with an old barrel stave and
clothed in nothing but little brief au-
thority and knit undershirt. .-Boon'e.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
4 French Discovery.

4 French chemist named Gros pro-
fesses to have made a discovery which
acduits both France and Germany OF
the charge brought by each against the
other of having used poisoned bullets
during the late war. The horrid accu-
sation has been defended by the sur
geons on both sides, who have persisted
in declaring that poison was present IN
many wounds which they treated, IN
sufficient quantities to battle their skill
NJ. Gros traces this poison, not to de-
liberate human contrivance, but to the
breech-loaders of the period The kim
ding of the eunpowder, he says, de-
veloped in the sides of the barrel a
small quantity of prussic acid, which
was imbibed by the ball during its rapid
transit, and this fearful poison was con-
sequently lodged in the wounds OF many
luckless Freuchman and German.
Hence the reason why it was so often
found to be difficult, or even impossi-
bic, to heal even slight wounds, and the
doctors on both sides were justified IN
their declaration that poison was pres
ent. The fact that similar poisonings OF
the wounded did not occur formerly was
due, says NJ Gros, to the paper used,
which absorbed the small particles Of
poison and regularly cleansed the gun
barrel.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
MY LITTLE LOVE.
BY MARY WHITNEY.

My little Love sits in her gabled window,
The winter sunlight falling on her hair
And all that's sweet and best in girlhood,
Combines to make my darling pure and fair.
The bleak wind whistles through the cedars;
The little birds have fitted as they came:
Lot her white hands now weave a dream of
summer.
Within the old embroidery frame.
4 white day lily blooms its stainless beauty
purple pansy lifts its golden heart
And dropping fern-leaves in their forest fresh
ness
Beneath her fingers into being start
Oh, little Love who knowest naught OF sor-
row.
Sheltered thus tenderly within thy home,
May life be bright as is thy happy weaving.
II e'er thy footsteps from its precincts roam,
May never stain fall on thy sonl's white lily;
May no bleak shadow Ger thy sunshine
dart
But all the beauty of the hearts bright sum
mer
Linger with thce-though spring and youth
depart.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

AN ACCOMMODATING RAILROAD The
Wheeling Register says:-The railroad
which is to run from Wheeling to
Charleston, W. Va, is asking for the
free right of way through the farms on
the line of its route. The agent inserts
in the deed conveying the right of way.
where that is given freely as one of the
conditions of the cession, that the rail
road company shall stop at least one
train each way-on being hagged-at a
point on the farm to be agreed upon, to
take up or put off either passengers or
freight. This will give every man on
the line of the road a station of his own
he and his family can step on the cars
at his own door TO ride to the city or to
the nearest village to do business, or
even to ride to the next neighbor's on
an errand or visit.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
Who We Are.

According to the census statisticians
the total population of the city is ,206,
800. OF this number 727, 629 are native
born, including 1882 colored. The
foreign born residents are ATS, ,670, or a
little over one third of the whole. The
Irish exceed all other nationalities, their
number, il The figures are accurate, be-
ing 1913, =95. Germany comes next,
with 153, 1872 England is third on the
list with 90, ,767. China has TAT Of her
representatives here, and Japan only 90.
Greenland has seven and Turkey II.
Every State in the Union contributes
its quota to the grand total. New Jer-
sey leads, With, in round numbers, sew
enteen thousand. We have eleven
thousand Pennsylvanians. ten thousand
from Massachusetts and eight thousand
enterprising sons and daughters OF Con-
necticut. Sixteen were born at sea.
These returns dispose of the assertion
which is so often made by persons who
should know better that New York is
essentially a foreign city. York
Herald.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

sod used by the crop, which would
doubtless more than make good the
manure left in the soil. have given
credit for 20 bushels of corn, bnt /
should be very agreeably disappointed
if it should weigh anything over 60
bushels.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

MAINE FARMERS. Rs.-The farmers OF
Maine ere not likely to forget the year
1881, for every crop was successful and
the universal harvest was almost with
out parallel in the annals of hus
bandry. Large crops are often less
profitable than smaller ones, owing to
the fact that general abundance iuwers
the price; but this year scarcity in
other States has stuffed the pockets OF
Maine farmers, who are getting from 10
TO 100 per cent. more for their pl oiucs
than they got last year.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
ADVERTISING RATES

One dollar for one inch space will be charged
Tor the first insertion, and fifty cents for each
subsequent insertion.
liberal discount will be made on quarterly
ELK months. or yearly advertisements.
Local notices win be inserted at 90 cents per
line
Marriage and death notices inserted tree.
Obituary notices inserted at half advertising
rates.
All advertising bills are due after the first
Insertion, unless otherwise agreed upon.
LITTLETON DENNIS. Sncw Hill. Nd
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

MASSACHUSETTS, CITfEs.-Sixteen of
the twenty one cities in Massachusetts,
report less amount of debt at the close
of 1881 than at the close oi 1880, and
in most Of them there has been Q marked
increase in the valuation Of taxable
property.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
GEORGE w. PURNELL.

ATTUKNEl-AI-LAM.
Office, opposite Court House. Snow Hin. Nd.
Claims promptly collected. Will visit POGO
moke City on the second Saturday OF each
month.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
:. PROFESSIONAL CARDS
A DIAL P. BARNES,
~ ATTORNEY-kT-IAW

Office opposite Court House, Snow Hill. NJ.
Will visit Pocomoke City every Saturday.
Strict attention given TO the collection OF
claims.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
ATLANTIC HOTEL.
QATE ESGLrsHs,)
CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND. VA.
~ L n n.r-ruru-s Z, l-n r,-..........

The undersigned beg leave to inform theiI
friends and the general public that they have
leased and refurnished the above elegant and
comm0dious house, and are now prepared to
accommodate permanent and transient guests
in frst-class style
Large airy rooms. Home comforts.
Fine Sea and Bay Fishing, Cunning and
Bathing, etc. The table is provided with Wild
Fowl, Terrapin, Fish Oysters, Crabs, and all
the Injuries Of the season
Pleasure boats Of all kinds. guides. fishing
lines, decoys, ponies etc. always ready for
the use of guests.
First-class Bar attached. Choice wines,
liquors. ales, beers and cigars.
Passengers for Chincoieague connect with
steamer for the Island al Franklin City, the
terminus of the Worcester Railroad, morning
aud evening Connection may also bs made
daiiy Al Nashville. All who visit the Atlantic
may rest Gssur, that they win reeeive cour-
teous treatment end excellent fare.
Your p4irouage Is respectfully collected.
" J. MATHEWS & 90.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
The Democratic Messenger.
Published EVERY SATURDAY BY
LITTLETON DENNIS, Proprietor
At Snow HILL. WORCESTER CO., ND.
Subscription, 81 Year in Advance.

Liberal arrangements made with clubs
Correspondence solicited from all parts OF
The coAniy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
DR. E. E. DASHIELL.

DENTIST.
Office, opposite Franklin House, Snow Hill.
Will visit Berlin on Thursday. Frida, and
Saturday of each week All operations on
the teeth performed in the most skinful man
ner,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
GEORGE N. UPSHUR.

ATIORNEl-AI-LAM.
Office, Court House Square, Snow Hill. Nd.
Prompt attention given TO the collection Of
claims.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
GEORGE W. CONVICTION,

Office, Court House Square, Snow Hill. Nd.
Prompt attention given to the collection of
claims.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
WIN. SIDNEY WILSON.

W ATTORNEY-Ar-LAW.
Of1ce on Washington Street three doors
above Post Office, Snow Hill. Md.
Immediate attention given TO the collection
of claims
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
SAWS For THE SEASON.

For Dyspeptics. proof of the
pudding is in the-pill-box.
For Cooks What's sauce for the
goose ls-sage and onions.
For Receivers of Christmas Hampers.
Never look a gift-turkey in the beak.
For Caterers. There is raisln in the
boiling of pudding. :,
For the Provident. nt.-Never leave cold
for tomorrow what you can eat hot to-
day.
For Mature Maidens. There is many
a slip between the mistletoe and the lip.
For Visitors A ''tip" in time saves
lot of bother.
For Grog-lover.-One swallow
does not make ''rummer.
For Connoisseur. ur.-Good wine needs
no beating about the bush.
For Young Hopefuls.--No time ike
the present-for the present.
For Paterfamilias. Bills never come
sincly. Punch,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

EDWARD b. BATES.
Late of Baltimore Bar
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR-AT-LAw
Snow Hill. Nd.
Office opposite Court House. adjoining the
Post Office.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
CLAYTON J. PURNELL.
~ ATtnnDNEN au7

Office opposite Court House, Snow HILL Nd.
Strict attention gwen 10 the collection Of
claims. Will visit Berlin on the second Satur-
day of every month.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

SAMUEL II. TOWNSEND,
~ ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
ONCE, opposite Court House. Snow Hill. Md.
Prompt attention given to the collection of
claims.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

CARPENTERS rather than reformers
What is wanted in these days is not so
mnch the elevation OF the stage as the
means o. exit from the auditorium. =
!Son7erUilLs Journal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

a PLAN.--A plan for inducing the
boys and girls of Worcester to read the
instructive books in the public library
instead of the trash has been successful.
1t consisted IN inducing the teachers in
the schools to make a practice of refer
ring, in casual manner, TO the con-
tents of interesting and solid works.
Thus the youngsters have been led to
choose a kind of reading matter which
formerly lay unheeded on the shelves.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

EDWARD ID. MARTIN,
- ~ ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Ofiice opposite Town Hall. Berlir. Nd
Special attention given TO the collection OF
claims.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-26
Revolution in the Household
COOKING
rn.Dp" FAVORITE" ,.nv
OIL!
AS an Article OfPurity ana ECONOMY
Unsurpassed.

TINE COOKING OIL, manufactured ex-
i pressly for family use by the MEMPHIS
OIL COMPANY, is gaining in favo' daily as a
substitute for lard, with.Housekeepers, 10
tells. Restaurants, and large manufacturers Of
Crackers and Confetti neries, at home and
abroad. Only within the last four months
more than $500 gallons, or J20.0OJ pounds,
have been sold in this city and surrounding
country. We claim for 1t, as a substitute for
lard, the following:
l. ITS CHEAPNESS-As the cost is about
one-half that Of lard.
2. ITS PURITY-Most of the lard of the
present time is LARGELY adulterated
ITS HEALTHFULNESS-It being a veg
etable oil, is certainly superior to animal oil.
We are prepared to supply the demand
throughout the entire season with the very
hest quality. For convenience Of merchants
The "FAVORLTE' can always be had By
calling on Il JEFFERSON 4 Co,
No. S59 Front St, Memphis Oil Co.'S Ag'ts.
III l52 mEMPHIS OIL COMPANY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-26

UNDER the law Mr.. Scoville has
four days in which to file motion for
an arrest Of judgment and for new
trial on exceptions. This will doubt
less be refused, HE trial has been
exhaustive ad nauseum, and such a
motion could only be sustained upon
barren technicalities. Guiteau has
had all the rope he needed except one Of
hemp. Ifa appeals taken, asi it doubt
less will be, it goesto the general term,
which opens in April, and under the
law the defendant is entitled to sus-
pension Of sentence until after the
end of that term not exceeding thirty
days. The April term sometimes
runs until September, including
summer recess. So it is possible that
the assassin will not be hung until
next October. But should the April
term close in May, Guiteau might be
hung on or before the ID of July, the
day he removed the President. The
sooner he is removed the better the
day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-26


The 1908 case still occupies the
attention OF the Supreme Court. Col.
George CAN'T began speaking for com
plainants Monday morning at II
o'clock and concluded Tuesday morn
ing. His entire argument occupied
about three hours in delivery. He
spoke from notes, and the most of his
speech was oral. He was followed by
Mr.. Ed Baxter for defendants, who
also used only notes. Judge Camp
bell and Mr.. Cox, OF Franklin. ex
Governor Marks and Mr.. Henry Craft
are yet to speak for compliments, aud
Hon. William NJ. Smith, of Mem.
phis, and Mr.. Malene, of Nash.
vile, for defendants. Arguments
will probably close about next
Wednesday, and all the papers
in the case will then 60 into the hands
Of the court for consideration. A
week or two longer will doubtless be
required for the preparation of an
opinion. With the exceptions men
toned nearly all the lawyers on both
sides presented carefully prepared
written or printed briefs. The court,
We are informed, expressed a desire to
have the case fully argued and made
no limit as to time. The Judges have
taken notes all along and called for
authorities and references. No init
nation has been given as to their
views, If they have formed any, 81 vet.
and there is no doubt but that the case
will be decided strictly in accord.
ance with law and the facts
We are not of those who would oues.
ten the integrity, capacity and high
sense of duty Of a single member of
that court. If they decide that the
act is constitutional, it will be because
they find that it is so; and if they find
it unconstitutional, we believe they
will not hesitate to declare it such.
although personally they might
prefer to see the act stand.