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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-06
Church DESTROYED.

Special to the Globe.
FAR1BAULT, MIMI, April 5.-The
Catholic church at Shi eldsville was
struck by lightning and Totally de-
stroyed in yesterdays storm. 1t was
large stone structure built last season
and valued at $4,000. Henry Stekley
was killed by lightning at MedfOrd.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-06
AN ENGLISH VETERAN 1912
Ninety Years of Age and Claims a
Pension From England.

Daniel Cameron was ninety years of
age Jan. l, 1888. He was born of Anglo
Saxon parentage Jan. 1, 1898, at May
field, Montgomery county, N. Y. At
the age of six years he moved with his
fathers family to La Cole, Can. He
married Miss Betsy A. Mansfield in
1926. She died March 7, 1885, at the age
of eighty-six years, eleven months and
seven days. The fruits of this marriage
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-06
The River at NIand an.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
MANDAN, Oak, April 5.-The Heart
river is expected to go out here in less
than twenty-four hours. 1t is now
broken west of here. Trains are delayed
thereby. The Missouri is still solid. No
damage is looked for.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-06
Barn and Contents Burned.

ALBERT LEA, Mimi, April 5.-The
barn of William Yost, i'll Mansfield
township, southwest of here, was struck
by lightning last night during the rain
storm and set OH fire. 1t contained
forty head of cattle, part of them being
fat steers ready for market, team OF
horses, hay and other property, all OF
which was burned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-06
The Yankton Asylum

Special to the GLOBE.
YANKToN, OAK, April 5.-In the
mandamus proceedings against Auditor
Ward, Judge Trip ordered the auditor
to issue warrants in payment for vOuch-
ers issued by the old board of asylum
trustees
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-06
The Todd County Democracy.

Special to the Globe.
LONG PRAIRIE, MIMI, April 5.-Fri-
day, May IL, is the date fixed for hold
ing the Todd County Democratic con-
ventiOn at this place to choose three
delegates to attend the state convention
at st. Paul May II, and to select con-
gressiOnal delegates.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-06
Coming to st. Paul.

optCIdI 10 IIt NIUDG.
FARGO, Dak., April 5.-Ilon. NJ. III.
Day and Alex Mckinzie, who have been
in secret cOnclave for day in this city,
were tonight joined by Secretary Me-
Cormick from Bismarck, and all three
proceeded to st. Paul. The meeting
was alleged to have been accidental.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-06
Heavy Rains.

SDecial to the GIobe.
ADRIAN, April 5.-Heavy rains have
fallen in this part of Minnesota during
the past forty-eight hours. The snow is
all gone except in places where very
large drifts had piled up. There is
high water in all the streams, but no
serious damage is yet reported.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-06

as did most of the occupants of the for
ward coaches, during the excitement
previous to the collision. A Norwegian
had an arm torn from his body. This
was the only casualty. The passenger
train was stalled by disabled engin
when the freight dashed around curve
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-06
Cleveland and Tariff Reform.

Special to the Globe.
OwAToNNA, April 5.-The Demo-
cratic Tariff Reform club, of this city.
held its first meeting at the city hall
last night. A goodly number was in at
tendance. Stirring speeches were made
by Clerk of Court j. A. Cotter and
County Auditor J. G. Burke. The
''young Democratic blOOd' of the club
is fully aroused aud they will take ac-
tive part in the campaign. The mem
bers are solid for Cleveland and tariff
reform
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-06
Tammany to the Front.

ST. sLoUIs, April ST. F. Gilroy,
secretary of Tammany hall organization,
arrived here this morning. He comes
to secure quarters for $50 members dur
ing the Democratic convention. Two
hundred and fifry will be quartered at
the Southern hotel and the remainder
will be scattered throughout the city.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-06
just Like White Folks.

SpCCIHI 10 IIIt UTODe.
FORT AssINABoINE, Mont, April s.
The tribe of Little Poplar, the Cree In-
dian chief who took such a prominent
part in the Riel rebellion through Cam
ada in 1885, has been refuging on this
reservation for two years past. His
young daughter, who has been living
with citizen here, took strychnine this
evening with suicidal intention. Ill
health is the reason assigned for the
rash act, and her life hangs in the
balance
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-06

Runs earned, Cincinnati 5; twobase hit,
O'Connor; three-base hit, Hart; home run,
Kappel; bases ON balls, Anderson L; Duryea
/ struck out. Anderson 5, Duryea 3, Serad
l hour and 30 minutes; umpire, Joe Strauss,
of the MilWaukeeS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-06
Another Catcher Signed.

Special to the Globe.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 5.-Catcher
George Meyer signed contract to-day.
This makes fifteen men under contract
by indianapolis.
Sowders' Father Dead.
Special to the Globe.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 5.-Leonard
Sowders, father of the ball players OF
that name, died in this city to-day.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-21
Wedding Bells.

a very pretty wedding was solomnizcd
on the evening Of the iith inst lin the Pres
byicrian Church ut Rcadsvillc, this coun
~. The contracting parties were Miss
Rose Burbage Of Rcadsyillc, and Mr.
Horace Trader. Of Ironshirc. Rev. r. $
Armcnirout OBLIGATED.
A large number Of friends gathered II,
the church ut an early hour to witness the
ceremony, which was simple throughout
Sc, pretty and solemn. Promptly at
o'clock the happy couple took their place
before the altar and were soon joined 10
the holy bonds of mntrimony.
The bride wore very pretty blue cloil
dress trimmed with velvet To match, and
a bouquet of flowers.
After the ceremony the bride and groom
received their friends at the residence OI
the groom's fa,hcr--Mr. Jas. II. Trader =
where n bountcous collation. was served
The happy couple were the rccipian,s ol
many useful and valuable presents
Among the guests were Miss Eva Bur
bagc. of Stockton, Miss Annie and Mr.
Henry Powell, of Powcllsvillc; Miss Ma
mic Coffin. Messrs. George Purncll and
John Rayne, of Berlin; Mcssrs. Gordon
Marshall, John Burbagc and f. II. Smack
Misses Della Burbage, Drusilla and Jcn
ME Smack of Rcadvillc, and number 81
Ironshirc friends. All enjoyed them
selves hugely.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-21
A New School House Wanted.
GInDIHTnEE, Mn, Jan. 1898.

GIRDL.THEE, Mn, Jan. 1883.
.Nessrs. Editors AS one who is great.
~ interested in the educational facilities
Of the State. and especially Of the locality
where reside. bcg leave. through the
columns Of your paper, TO call the aitcn'
tim Of the proper authorities to the pres
cnt condition Of the public school building
in Gir,ilcircr. Never house or any great
prctcnsions. II has gradually yielded To
the use and abuse Of years, ill il is now
totally unfit for its original purpose.
In the first place, laying aside the fact oi
It's antiquity, is entirely too small 10 ac-
commo,late the numhrro pupils in a;icn-
dance there being crowded IN one room
under the charge of twO teachers. rs many
rs seventy pupils at one time. Wcundcr'
stand tia, an eligible site has been select
al for new building. and We wish Ia
impress upon the authorities the necessity
Of its immediate erection.
Other villages have suitable school.
houses, and why should no, We:
We sincerely hope tia, the hoanl will
take immediate action in regard 10 this
all important matter.
A CITIZEN.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-21
The Girl who Helps Mother.

There is a girl, and love to think of
her. and talk Of her. who comes in late
when there is company, who wears u pref
ty little mir of mingled responsibility and
anxiety with her youth, whom the others
seem to depend on and look To for many
comforts. She is the girl who helps moth
err In her own home size is blessed lit.
tie SAINT and comforter. She takes untin-
ished tasks from the tired. iiiriingcrs that
fal,er at their work her strong young
fingers is u staff upon which the gray.
rested. She helps mother with the spring
sewing. with the weeks mcnding, with u
cheerful conversation and congcnial com.
partnership that some girls do not think
worth while wasting on only mother. And
when there comes u day that she must
bend, rs girls must often bend, over the
old worn.out body Of mother, lying un.
needed in her coffin rough hands folded
her long ,lisquiet merged in rest, some.
thing very sweet will lie mingled with her
loss, and the girl who helped her mother
will find bcnrdiciion Of peace IN hci
head AMI in her heart.
The girl who works--GOd bless her. !,
another girl whom know. She Is BRAY,
and active. She is not too proud TO earn
her own living. nor ashamed 10 be- caught
at her daily task. She is siudious, pains
taking and patient. She smiles at you
from behind counter or desk. There is q
memory Of her sewn into each silkci
gown She is like beautiful young
moun,aineer, already far up the hill. arr
the sight of her should In fine inspira
ton for ns all. II is an honor To know
this girl-to he worthy Of her regard. lIcI
hand may hc stained with factory grcas,
or printers ink. hut il is an honest han,
and helping hand. II stays misfortun,
from many homes il is the one shield tina
I protects many forlorn little family from
the almshOusc and asylum-brayc, polite
refined. ambitious such girl is treas
urc- -God bless her Err
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-21
Oyster Planting Scheme.

The Annapolis correspondent Of the
Baltimore Sun is responsible for the fol.
lowing Mr. Thompson. of Baltimore
city, will introduce u bill, which has been
drafted, providing for the prohibition Of
the expectation III seed oysters out az the
State for planting purposes. Il provides
for the appropriation Of $950.0O0 year
for two years by the State. the money to
be used for the purpose Of seed oysters In
she spring from the tongers. which oys.
tens are to lie planted on the depleted oys-
ter beds After tiiteen months. or NJ q
longer period after planting. the drcdgers
are 10 he licensed at five dollars per ton 10
take oysters from these Teplanted oyster
grounds. the license for dredging On the
natural grounds to be e per ton. The
county commissioners of the oyster coun.
ties are TO he authorized 20 appropriate
each up to $4,000. To be used for replan,.
Ing the oyster beds that are within their
control and Jurisdiction. the rcimlurse.
meni 10 come from charge for license
To take the planted oysters. The bill will
ga io the committee an Chesapeake hay
and lis tributaries"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-21
Death of Mr.. Peter Sharkey.

Mr.. Peter Slarkey died at his residence,
neal this town on Tuesday morning last u,
! o'clock u. M, aitcr a lingering illness oi
several weeks duration. Mr.. Shnrkey was
in the 65th year Of his age. lie came Ia
this county twelve years ago and purchas
ell the farm whcreon he resided n, the time
Of his death. and has ever since been re-
cognizcd rs one Of our best and most
prosperous farmers. In his death this COM
muni,y loses not only n good but useful
citizen. Ills remains were Inferred in the
Presbyterian Church.yari on Thursday
afternoon. Rev. James X. Campbell Off
ciating. The procession which followed
his remains TO their final resting place was
but token of the high regard in which
he Was held by this community. lie leave
a widow and four children To mourn thcil
loss who have our sympathy in their sad
affection.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-21
Berlinites.

Quite number Of our citizens attended
court this week.
Our people are much clalcd that the
Hon. Chas. II. Gibson has heen so :ortu-
nate as,o secure II conspicuous place on
the River aud lIarbor Committee in Con.
grcss.
Mr. Eugene Atkins is home from Phia-
delphia on little furlough, and seems 10
b, enjoying himself very much. Especially
the fair sex seem delighted, and IL you
take notice. whenever he puts In appear
ancc, their faces 81 once become wreathc,l
In smiles.
The fox hunters have no, been asiir
much Of late, whether from indifference.
inclcmency of the weather. or loss Of
some enthusiastic leader. | cannot say.
The fraternity have suslaineda severe loss
In the apathy OF one Of their champions,
the lamenicd Dr. Franklin, rs his business
requires his attention 10 the drug store
both day and night.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-21
In Brief, and to the Point.

Dyspepsia Is dreadful. Disordercd liv
or is misery. Indigestion is u foe To good
nature.
The human digestive apparatus is an,
Of the most complicated and wonderful
hiings in cxisiancc. II is easily put out
of order.
Greasy food, tough food, sloppy food
bad cookery. mental worry, late hours
irregular habits. aud many other thing
which ought not TO he, have made the
American people nation Of dyspeptics
But Green's August Flower has done 4
wonderful work In reforming this sad bus
mess and making the American people 81
healthy that they can enjoy their meals
and lie happy.
Remcmber:-No happiness without
health. But Gr;en's August Flower hring'
health and happiness To the dyspepiic.-
Ask your druggist for u hattie. Seventy
five cents.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-21
Simplifying Teachers Duties.

ttO.uuuutcutcU.l
Recently the Maryland State Board Of
Education issued an order that all teach.
crs now In the employment Of the County
School Board, on or before the 3lst day
Of January, 1883, and all appointed there
ailcr, take the following
TEACHERS OATH OF ofPIcE.
Il, having been appointed q
teacher In the Public Schools Of
county, State Of Maryland, do swear Tor
affirm that will obey the School law Of
the State of Maryland and all rules aud
regulations, touching my position us
teacher, passed in pursuance thereof, by
the proper authority; that I will, 10 the
best Of my skill and judgment, diligently
and faithfully. without Partially or pre-
judice, discharge the duties Of teacher
in the Public Schools Of said county, and
will honestly and correctly make quarter
ly and other reports when required by
law or the School authorities of said c0un.
~ so to do" -, Teacher"
II this is TO simplify the present method
Of certifying to Reports for presentation
to the School Board, Il is certainly step
in the right direction.
Heretofore the teacher has been rcquir.
ed 10 have ut least two Trustees certify
above their signatures that the Report is
correct, that the teacher has discharged
his duties satisfactorily, etc. Moreover
he must make oath that "thc within Re.
port, with the Account. is correct to the
bcstrof his knowledge and belief"
1.-THE Trustees, usually representative
business men, are requested to meet nj
the School House on the afternoon Of the
last day in each term TO examine and sign
the Teachers report ;" this Is seldom done
The Teacher then must take his Report Ia
them for their inspection and signatures
Generally this is no easy task; for often
Il Is the case that the Trustees must DC
sought in far different directions, some
times more than once, andO the time in
which 10 do all this limited y one day
Then, no matter how ill.conyenient, he
must appear before u magistrate or Il
School Commissioner to take the oath.
When It Is remembered that many oi
the Teachers are ladies and in the country
these difficulties will be the more appar.
cnt.
Ifas has been strongly recommended
by the State Board Of Education. the num-
Der Of Trustees for each school be rcduc-
eli TO one, and the "Oath of Office" he al
lowed to take the place Of the oa,l, rcquir
cd for each separate Report as ii seems in
tended to do. then the Teachers troubles
will he greatly lesscncd, and the School
Boarl entitled 10 our profound gratitude
Snow Hill. Jan. %, 'ss. TEACHER.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-21

WIN. NJ. Peters, Esq, our popular
nlrscryman, attended and took y promi-
nent part In the meetings Of the Peninsu-
Ia fruit growers held In Dover last week.
Mr.. Peters is live man and always on
the look out for anything TO advance the
interest Of the fruit grower.
Some hardened thief carried of about
half dozen chickens from the yard Of
Rev. NJ. J. Eckels last Saturday night.
With truly Christian fortitudc the gen.
ileman is now consoling himself because
the thief left his turkey. The coal house
was broken into, but nothing taken out,
that probably being mistaken for the
meat house. Wicom;co Nems
"A meeting Of prominent citizens OF
Caroline county was held In Denton on
Monday last for the purpose Of taking Inn
mediate steps to secure necessary lcgisla-
ton ana make other arrangements for the
construction ola railroad on the Eastern
Shore of Maryland from Elkton to the
Virginia line, to run through the counties
Of Kent, Queen Anne's, Caroline, Dor
chester, wicomico, Somerset, and wor.
ccstcr. Addresses were made favoring
the endorsement by Caroline county for u
large amount to assist the enterprise.
MIR. John l.. n. lehman. formerly Of
Berlin, whose name has appeared in the
MESSENGER before IN g ,nnccti0n with the
Oglcthorpe National bank, Of Brunswick,
Ga, seems TO be making quite a reputa-
ton for himself and substantiating the
fact that the Eastern Shore Of Maryland
furnishes some of the hest business men
In the country. The Braemsaiek Daily
journal, Of the l2th inst, in speaking OF
the annual election Of officers for the bank
Of which Mr.. lehman Is cashier, says:
This bank was organized July O. 1887.
and commenced business Aug. I. 1885,, with
mn average paid in capital OF $4,000, and
to-day il has a capital Of 100000 and a
surplus Of 5000. This Is certainly very
gratifying. and speaks volumes for the
business growth of Brunswick. Cashier
lehman is a young man, but he has lev.
el business head"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-21
Annual Meeting Of Bank Stock
holders.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders
Of The First National Bark Of Snow Hill,
was held at the hank on Tuesday, tho 18th
inst, for the purpose Of clecting officers
for the present year. Among the stock
holders present In person or by proxy
were George s. Richardson, Hon. Charles
+. Holland, Peter d. Co,tingham, Thomas
d. Purnell, Levi A. Purncll, Col. John
Walter Smith, Uriah +. Shocklcy, Edgar
W. McNIastcr, Hon. Charles +. Colds
borough, Rev. VIM. Dale, Zalok =. Whar.
ton, William +. Clarke, Of Baltimore, II.
I. Waters, of Baltimore. DIR. George W.
Bishop, of Baltimore. VIM. s. Nelson,
Clayton J. Purnell, Thomas NJ. Purncll,
George NJ. Upshur, Stephen l.. Purnell,
Daniel N. Henry. Jr. of Cambridge, and
Edward Dickerson, of Philadelphia
Upon motion Of Judge Charles +. llol-
land the old board Of directors were elect.
ed, consisting of Col. John W. Smith. Levi
A. Purncll, Rev. VIM. Dale, George 8.
Richardson, Hon. +. X. Wilson, VIM. 3.
Wilson, George NJ. Upsllur, Clayton ].
Purncll. Edgar w. McMaster, Zadok p.
Wharton. and Richard T. Waters, of Bal.
timorc. Subsequently the new board OF
directors met and elected the following
officers:
President--Coi.. JomS W. SMITH.
Cashicr--IRvINo r. MATTHEWS,
Teller-GEoRGE T. BRATTES.
Also an Executive Committee. compos.
ell Of the following gentlcmcn--Presidsnt,
Cashier, Levi 4. Purnell and Clayton y,
Purncli. The Bank began business Sep.
i2lh, 1887, and its deposits have steadily
increased until now the average Is about
g., 900, which is u ilattering showing for
Bank that has only been in business
about four months. We understand that
there are about one hundred and seventy
five dcpositors, most Of whom are citizens
ofthc county, but many Of whom are from
the lower counties Of Virginia. The bust.
ness men Of Chincoteague Island and
Franklin City have given the Bank their
business from the start, and now the oys
ter dealers on the Syncpuxent Bay are
finding Il to their interest 10 open account
here. Il should certainly be gratifying to
the citizens Of Worcester county to know
that this couI:y institution is doing so
well. The directors are to I've congratula-
ted upon their selection Of President,
Cashier and Tellcr-all Of whom are ell
cicnt officers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-21

let that cold Of yours run on. You think
il is light thing. But |, may run into
catarrh. OR into pneumonia. Or con.
sumption
Catarrh is disgusting. Pneumonia Is
dangerous. Consumption is death itself
The breathing apparatus must he kept
healthy and clear OF NIL distractions aud
offensive matter. Otherwise there is trou'
bic ahca'l.
All the diseases of these parts, head
nose, throat. bronchial tubes aud lungs
can he delightfully."- and entirely cured by
the Use Of lIoschce's German Syrup. II
you don't know this already, thousands
aud thousands Of people can tell you
They have been cured by H. and know
how il is. themselves" Bottle only a.
cents. Ask any druggist.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-21
Box Iron Items.

KcSsrs. Editors -
don't know why out ofihc number Of
correspondents you have from this place,
tina, one or the other can't send some
thing Tor our weekly visitor, the MEssES-
GER. each week. am sure our vaciniiy
could bear them out in so doing. We too
have had a fox hunt and gave Rcynard u
grand chase Attcr digging ont two "pos-
sums and Tapping one of our men (he
fell in a"dugout' some ten or twelve feet
deep we concluded 10 let his "Foxship
rest for a more convenient season."
Our young folks were gathered "a, Miss
Berthe Richardson's one evening last week
where the order of the day. or night raih.
cr, was tally pulling" All enjoyed
themselves hugely. "lIe can enjoy him.
self most whose hands ARE the whitcsl,
at such places.
Our good people Of Connor's VI. l.
Church enjoy the music from their new
organ very much. The vocal music Is
especially enjoyed.
Mrs. Kate Rownds was visiting in town
last week. Stopping nj Mrs. Geo. Truit,',
with her daughter, our popular young
lady teacher, Miss Ruth ROwnds.
I'll bei if Snow Hill Citizen worked
under our ovcrsccr he would no, get oll
under full day and get Jessie" besides
been thar AMI know whereof we speak.
They do say that one of our youths run
inside Of three minutes the other nigh
when the wrong dog b.rkcd ut him.
Miss Annie Rowlcy had u Sugar Stew
some nights ago when the youth ant
beauty Of the nciglborhuod spent ~
time pleasantly until the wee sma' hour
babe them depart. Nor L. $. n Co.