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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02

The Orphans Court for Worcester Co.
met pursuan, TO adjournment, in the office
Of Register of Wills ON Tuesday last
Judges Jones, Hall and Carey. present. -
The following business was transacted:
In the estate Of Isaac J. Holland order
Of notice To creditors issued and allow.
anccs made for his widow.
In the estate Of James u. Townsend the
administrators were allowed an extension
Of two months time To close his estate.
Vim. T.. Doughcriy r.. George VI. Up.
shur administrator 81 John II, Franklin.
deceased. filed petition and answer.
In the estate Of Stephen J. Anderson
administration account and distribution
filled.
Court adjourned To meet again Tuesday
March l2lh.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02
Attempted Robbery.

CmEsTERTowN Feb. 2i.-Wm. Henry
Dickerson. of near Quaker Neck wharf,
is engaged in Clustering, and is accustomed
To carry his caichings To Warwick, Cecil
county. Saturday he was returning from
the latter place with the sales money in
his pockets, and when about thrsc miles
from this town he was suddenly surprised
and stopped by two large colored men.
They asked him IL he had any money. lie
made no reply. hut pretending To run his
hand in his pocket he drew from his side
IL long corn knife which he carried In case
Of emergency. With this he made swipe
at the robbers and put them to flight. Mr..
Dickerson pursued them, hut could not
oyertakc them. Officer Simpson has been
notified aud is ON the lookout for the fugi.
iiyes, who, II is said, are from Pennsylya.
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02
From Stockton.

from 6COCktOu.
On account of the Indictment weather
Professor Eye did not hold his singing
class Wednesday night.
Messrs. George Il. Marshall and John
Fleming lcft Wednesday morning for
Washington to see President cleo, liar.
rison inauguratcd.
The White Caps have appeared and
their bogus notices may he seen around
town.
Our genial railroad agent may now be
found ut home when not on duiy--ihe at.
traction Is recent addition TO his family,
u present from ST. Valcntinc-it Is of the
feminine persuasion.
Miss Mary Jones and Mrs. z. 4. Whar.
ton spent few days very pleasantly last
week Mt Miss Mary's home In Berlin.
Miss Maud de WAL was confined to the
house last week on account Of sickness,
however,we are glad TO see her resume her
duties at Girdleiree on Monday Mr.. VIM.
Dukes supplied her place at the school
during her absence.
Capt. Riggin was in Snow Hill recently
and while there sold, for the firm Of H0us.
ton II Riggin, 600, 600 feet of pine lumber
to Mcssrs. Richardson, Smith. Moore &
Co, Of that place. The mill Of the firm is
In constant operation and We are inform
cd that they have enough timber bought
ahead already to keep running for several
years longer.
Miss Eva Burhagc is visiting friends
and relatives in Newark.
Mrs. q. N. Watts is visiting her brother,
DIR. Hull. at Jamaica, l.. ].
On account Of the illness OF the Rev
Mr.. Williams there was no regular ser
vice in the VI. l.. Church Sunday night
The congregation, however, held n very
Interesting prayer meeting.
The p. and 5. Social was organized last
Monday week, at Miss Lena Pruiit's. the
next meeting was held at Mo Lou Clay.
ville's last Monday night; both meetings
were very much enjoyed
While Mr.. John Sheppard was return.
Ing from Pitts Creek, Sunday night. with
Mrs. Pilchard, his horse became fri~htcn-
cd at the midnight train and came near
running away. Mr.. Sheppard, however,
took him up after he had run short dis
lance and the only damage done was the
breaking OH Of the dash board.
On the eve of the anniversary Of that
great day which ushcrcd into this world
that father OF his country" whose name
was George Washington. the youth and
beauty and chiyalry. of the town, made
ready for trip down to Col. C0timan's;
the occasion being party given by his
daughter. Miss Sadie. At 40 the guests
began la arrive aud continued for an hour
or more, and soon filed the three capaci.
Gus rooms provided for them with their
merry glcc and laughter. Soon, one room
was filled with dancers who heartily en-
joycd the tripping Ia the time Of well.
played violin. Others enjoyed themselves
playing cards and the rest in various 9th.
cr social games. At n proper hour elegant
refreshments were served. awhile there
AFTER the company broke up, every one
pronouncing II one of the most successful
entertainments of the season. ECNEPs.
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A Novel Arrangement.

Mr. Hope II. liarroll has made arrange
mcni with n company in Baltimore for the
purchase of the frs, phonogrnph which
they can secure. Mr. Barroll proposes to
use the instrument for rather novel pur.
pose. Instead Of causing interruption TO
office work during the day, by debating
his answers 10 correspondents, 10 his sec.
rotary, the instrument will he taken To Mr.
Barrolrs home, and a, night the answers
will he given to the phonograph and on
the following morning, or month ificsircd,
the answer may he reported to the cmanu.
cnsis while Mr. Barroll proceeds with
other work wholly unconscious that the
secondhand conversation is taking place.
This arrangement will hc found useful and
is entirely original. The instrument is one
of Edison's invention. Every character.
is,ic Of the speakers voice is repeated and
may be reproduced after having been
locked In silence for years, with the exact
modulatlons and most delicate shadings OF
sound. -CbsstcrtowH Transcript
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02
Berlin Items.

We are glad 10 see Mr. Thomas Mum.
ford's smiling face with us again. Tommic
Is now In the commission business with
his father in Philadelphia.
A special train was run to Salisbury on
Thursday evening last to allow our pco-
pie To witness Little Tycoon" which was
played by some Of Salisbury's slest talent
at the Ulman Opera House. The price
was very reasonable ($l.O0 for the round
trip including reserved seat in the OPP
era lIouse.) About so of our tOwnsmen
took advantage Of these low rates, and all
declared themselves well repaid for their
visit.
Mrs. Samuel Register, who has been III
for several weeks, we are glad TO hear is
recovering.
The Wednesday social club met this
week at Col. l.. l.. Dirickson's, the last time
before Lent. All enjoyed themselves
hugely.
The White Caps having been serving
thcip notices around town and hav. near.
~ scared the wits out Of the colored PEG.
pie. You can hardly see colored person
ON the street AFTER O'Clock at night. One
was taken afler by the White Caps the
other night and he nearly ran himself to
death getting away. lie keeps mighty
scarce" now.
81. Martins herring are in our market.
According TO pre.arrangcd program our
Band aud the citizens paraded in fine style
ON washington's birthday. Quite large
body of horscmen were GU, and much fun
was seen on the anniversary of the famous
haichct wielders birth.
The Brass Band. ofthis town, celcbra-
ted Washington's Birthday by giving a
festival in the store.housc Of Mrs. Jones.
They were so encouraged that they con.
tinued it over Saturday night. ABOUT so
was realized. The boys think Of giving an
entertainment in the Town Hall in about
month. We wish them success.
The Prcsbytcrians spent pleasant even
ing at Mr.. Calvin b. Taylors. where their
Church Society met on Thursday OF last
week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fassitt died on Saturday
last. Her remains were inferred in Buck
ingham Cemetery on Monday afternoon
at 3 o'clock.
The examinations, both written and
oral, are IN progress at the High School.
y few of our people have gone to the
Inauguration of President Harrison.
PETE.
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From Bishopville.

Miss Blanche Moore, of Laurel, Del, is
visiting at Mr. l.. W Collins. Miss Moore
has other relatives and friends in town, all
Of whom wish her pleasant visit.
Mr.. Robert Bunting, the young man
who met with such painful aud severe
accidcn, recently by having tree fall on
him, unjointiEg and disloca,ing his hip
joint, has recovered under the skillful
lrcatmen, OF DIR. Holloway and is now
mail driver between Bishopvillc and Bay
willie.
Mrs. Hester Gray, formerly of this town,
has removed 10 Philadelphia. where she
will reside in the future.
Mrs. Rufus Smith, near town, has been
very sick with neuralgia for some days
past, but she is now much better.
Our fishermen are continuing 10 realize
good prices for their fish and are catching
quite lnt of them in our waters. Capt.
Blades and crew caught 1870 pounds of
clcgan, rock las, week and shipped them
To New York, where they sold at good
price One barrel paid him $Gi.Gl clear
Of all expenses. Mr.. George Vandom is
also engaged in the fish business, and al
though not quite so lucky in making big
"hauls. last week he sccccctlcd in netting
300 pounds.
The cold snap this week afroi, 4 those
Of our citizens who are fond of ic, YIN OPP
por,uni,y to finish filling their hoi but
the ice was not very thick and wy said
to bc Of an inferior quality.
Mr.. Asher Stephens and Miss Alice Ba.
kcr were married II few days ago by the
Rev. Scwcll VI. Pilchard
There is much talk in our town abnu,
White Caps as they have served notices
on several of our citizens.
The work an the Maryland and Della
ware Canal Is being pushed forward as
ins, as possible. Over 200 men are now
employed, 50 of whom are Italians.
We are glad to report the recovery Of
Mr.. Gordon Parsons from recent attack
Of pneumonia. Mr.. Parsons has been
very III hut we hope now 10 see him out
again before great while.
Now, Mcssrs. editors We have com.
plant To lay before the public and the
school commissioners. through your paper
and il they think il is justified we hope
proper steps will he taken To rcctify ii. II
is that our school house and furniture is
not such as we think We are entitled To,
being inadequate TO the comfort Of the
pupils. The school.housc is entirely too
small and We understand that some Of the
scholars are compelled To 81, on the floor
while all are crowded on the seats. VIII
the Commissioners please look after the
interest oi the patrons of our school and
see that u suitable schonl.hOnsc Is erected
before the fall 80 that the scholars can be
comfortably seated. RoNiE,
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On PiR-Rack.

There Is mn alley between two dry.goods
stores which offers n tempting gateway for
wandering swine, and hall dozen Of the
hruics nj Time may be seen ON pleasant,
days in the narrow passage picking up hits
~ garbage or lying in the gutter.
\ lady Nell known in this city. having
occasion 10 pass that way after recent
rain. saw large sow in the gutter which
she wished To cross. and which was plcn.
,ifully charged with soft mud Thinking
She would rather step over the beast than
awaken II. as II seemed To be- asleep, she
liilc'l her loot 10 make the attempt.
Being small woman, she miscalculalc'l
an,l To her horror, just nj that moment the
biz hog sprang mp and ran grunting down
the street. carrying the lady with her. The
unlucky rider instinclivcly seized the hog +
EARS Ia hold herself an. hut she was rs
squarcly mounted as Tam O'Shan.cr or
John Gilpin. and evidently she was ON
pig back ito stay"
The only effect ~ her clutch was To- In.
crease il,nereaiure's speed The more she
screamed the faster the sow camtercd.
punc,ualing every. jump with terrified
squcaks and grunls; and the small hoys
aud pedestrians laughed till they cried.
4 number of compassionate people he
gan chase. aud the race had become quite
exciting when the lady Inst her hold. and
was dumped into the middle of the street.
Leaving the pig 10 continue is mad ca reer
the bysianders assisted the lady into a
neighboTing store. and amer making such
necessary repairs Ms she could. she was
driven to her residence In a coupe.
She docs rot believe In letting hogs run
loose In the streets ola city, 50 say we
all Of us-Elicots CITY Democrat.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02
Wilmington Conference.

The 21st annual session of the Whining
ton conference will convene at Ebenezer
NJ. Il. Church, Easion, on Wednesday,
March Goth; Bishop Foster will preside.
The statistics show that during the con-
ference year ending March. 1889, there
were paid to pastors for salary. 500, 004 ;
presiding elders salaries, 5000; bishops,
81 ,2si; conference claimants, widows
and orphans Of preachers, and wOrn.out
prcachcrs). $500; missionary collections,
80? .s52. Sunday school staiistics-schools,
31s: officers and teachers. 5,:ll3 scholars,
~, '55; expenses, $i4.6i4.
Il is not probable there will be many
pastoral changes made at the coming con-
ference. The last general conference ex-
tended the time limit from three to five
years, leaving Il optional, however. with
each annual conference 10 adopt the ex-
tension, or not. at its pleasure.
There are five districts In the confer.
encc. each with its own presiding elder,
viz: Wilmington with IS appointments !;
Easton with 81; Dover with Al; Sails
bury with -. and Virginia with o.
In numbers. contributions and value
Of property this conference is the most
powerful and influential Christian body
ON the peninsula; and il has probably the
most complete and thorough system Of
organization of any Of the churches.
The preachers now ending their third
year, all OF whom will be moved II the
five year limit is not adopted are II. II.
Adams, Middlctown; +. G. Adkins. Cecil
ton: G. 5. Baker. Delmar; W. l.. Z.
Bowen. Smiths Island; J. T.. Bryan. AS.
bury, Wilmington; George W. Burke,
fredericksburg George 5. Conway. Black
bird; W. +. Corkran, Asbury (Crisiield)
ID. II. C0rkran, Epworth, (wilmington);
X. IL. IIarrwig, Swedish Mission, (Wil.
mingion); Isaac Jewell, Rising sun; n.
McQuay, Rock Hall; $. n. Pilchard,
Frankfort; a. r, Prcttyman, Trappc;
Alfred Smith. Cambridge; Adam Stenglc,
Union, Wilmington; II. X. Stevenson,
Millingion; Jacob Todd, Grace, (Wil.
ington G. W. Townsend. IIillshoro' i; T..
L. White. Smyrna Circuit. The only pre-.
siding elder whose four year term expires
at this conference is Rev John France, Of
Easton district.
The conference standing committee on
public worship for 1850 is John France
and w. W. W. Wilson. Chairmcn Of 1889
standing committees arc, Education, l..
f. Barrett Bible, Il. W. Todd; $. :.
Union, W. II. IIuichins; Temperance. g.
5. Ilardcsty NV. F. NJ. s.. Dr.. J. II. Cald.
well W. II. VI. s.. W. T. Avery; Tracts.
+. II. lIynson; Frcclmcn's Aid. G. W.
prc,,yman Missionary Statistics. g. ".
Bowman; Finance, G. A. Gricc; Local
Preachers Address, {. 7. Wyatt; Post.
office, W. Cheers; Sabbath. los. Robin
son.
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Lenten Services.

-I.enicn services will he held in All
IIall0ws =. l.. Church in this town during
the l.cnicn season rs follows; ASH wED.
SEsDAy.-(sIarcl d,hl Morning Service nj
nj 1850 a. M. Evening Prayer aud In.
slrucllon Mt Z p. M.
Morning Service and Ser.
mon. at 1880 II. ~. Evening PRAYER and
Sermon. at pm. Holy Communion. LIST,
al aud 9Th Sundays In Lent AT 1880 n. m.
ON the Cd. 4lh and 9th Sundays nj 7.;l0a m.
wEEE.DAYs.-M Mondays and Tuesdays,
4aO D. m. Wednesdays and Fridays, at :
p. m. Chil,lren's Service, Fridays a. 4.3o
y. m.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02
From Newark.

The White Caps visited this place On
the night Of the 2Gth. There were about
twelve unknown persons masked, who
went down II John Tom .IackS0n'S and
gave him severe whipping. soaring his
face and bruising HIM badly lie lives one
mile from here aud We could hear the pitt.
lul cries and mournful ye!ls Of the persc-
cuicd one II was caused by his keeping
"a disordcrly house. We advise him to do
better now as hc sees what the emil might
be, for he doesn't they might prrchancc
visit him again.
W. Ehb Clarke. who lives near here. has
been very Ill., We are glad To hear that
he is improving under the careful treat
mcnt oi DR. John White, Of Wilton.
Mr.. Gordon Jones made a business trip
M here last week. AMI We are glad Ia hear
that he is going 10 put up steam mill
near here for the purpose 81 cutting he
timber oil his farms.
MIR. W. L. MARVEL, Our Railroad Agent.
having recently purchased some property
here, is having the house rebuilt, which
adds greatly To the Improvement Of the
west end Of our town. lie will occupy il
as soon rs finished.
Miss Burbage, OF stockton. Is visiting
her grand. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen
Payne. May her visit be long aud pleas
ant, rs we are always glad To have her In
our midst.
Mrs. Amanda Powell has been III dur.
ing the past week. but We are glad TO hear
she Is improving.
DIR. u. B. Richardson, of whalcyville,
paid US flying wish last week. We are
always PLAID To have him visit US. and
We think some Of our young ladies are
too. +.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02
Another Insurance Company at
Denton.

An insurance company has been organ
lied at Denton. with Messrs. Luther II,
Ga,ld. 4. Potter Steele. J. Boon Dukes,
Ris,lcn VI. Oicll and James n. Todd rs
incorpomiors. The articles Of incorpor
alton have been signed by Judge Stump.
Il Is 10 be called the National Provideni
Union aud the officers elected are l.. III.
Gadd. president; J. D. Dukes yice.presi.
dent z. T.. Steele. secretary and treasurer ;
J. y. Todd, legal adviser, and u. NJ. Odell,
manager. Under It's bylaws men and wo-
men of all ages are acceptable M members
A number ofnovel features are introduced
by the company.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-03-02

was one of~ e,eA 'pr athletic
honors at princeton x and proved
himself the hest, IN the ring by
taking off frs, phe
The annual meeting OF the New Castle
Prcsbyicry will he held in Salisbury an
April 9th. The meeting promises Ia lie
mn interesting one rs there is business Of
much importance to transact.
--Chcs,crtown is seriously considering
the starting Of II paper pcachhnx factory.
Mr.. Wilbur Eliason is now out West gath
cring the necessary information. The en-.
tcrprisc will prove great boom Ia Chcs-
tcrtown.
There was slight snow fall on Mon.
day last Not enough to bring out any
slcighs, but sufficient 10 ruin the prospects
for fun an ice The boys and girls sue.
cecdcd in getting half holiday, however.
which they enjoyed.
The Delaware Conference of the
Mcihodis, Episcopal Church. embracing
the colorcd Mc,hodis,s of Delaware aud
the southern portion Of Pcnnsylvania, will
he held in Chester, Pa, an March -.
BisRss Bowman will preside.
We have received from the Prnnsyl.
vania Railroad Company An outline of
the Inaugural Ceremonies and a hand.
book Of Washington" II contains much
Hugaf,I inflammation Tor ,,.,cnus ,.nnt ,,r Ill.
hing a visit to Washington for the first
time.
Mrs VI. VI. Duhurst viii preach n
4 Missionary sermon ai Cool Spring next
i Sabbath morning at 1870 o'clock She
will also preach ut Trinity nj a3n T.. W.
Rev. r. II. Powell will preach in Snow
Hill at 1880 A. NJ, and Rev u. +. Jester
will preach at : =. VI.
There have been between 10 and l9O
conversions at the VI. T.. Church in
Georgetown thus far and the revival con
tinues with undated interest. such n
wonderful awakening has seldom been
witnessed In the history 81 Mclhodism in
Sussex.
y -Ex-couniy commissioner, of Kent
\ county. Bedford Roe. recently sold ear
sad OF corn COILS which were used for
hsing pipes. They cleared him ten cents
pef 'shel. Could no, some Of our farm.
er Y 'ize their corn cobs In this man.
ner To a rtieradvaniage than heretofore {,
"A fire. soke out In selbyyillc. Del.
ON Tuesday igh, or last week, the 10Th
inst. In the ! dertaking shop Of VI. l..
Watson, comp ely destroying Il aud also
the dwelling | Asbury Murray. The
furniture was san In greatly damaged
condition. The - vas about se5Oo. part
~ insured In the QAeen Insurance Co.
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TOWN, COUNTY AND PENINSULA.

II. p. Dunning. Of Dover. has been
sent TO Samoa by the Associated Press.
What is the greatest pride Of the
South The Horse Shoe Spring Bed.
"A brass band has been organized at
Crumpion. Kent county, with William
Sollbway us leader.
The shad season will be earlier this
year than usual. Already some have been
shipped from Virginia.
One hundred and iiily additional men
have been employed 10 work on the Mary
land and Delaware canal.
bright boy Ito visiting pastor)-"Now
try ii oh me. Ma says you can put any
one To sleep in five minutes
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Duburs, will begin rcvi-
val services at Giidlcircc VI. T.. Church ON
Monday evening of next week.
Rev. J. H. Campbell will ID. W
preach in the Court House an tomorrow
at 1880 o'clock. u. M. and p. NJ.
Col. Frank " atcrs, Of Baltimore. wss
IN town last Tuesday. He was the guest
Of Col. John W. Smith while here.
Senator +. X. Wilson will accept
thanks for printed copy ofthc tariff bill
as passed by the United States Senate.
The Maryland Steamboat Company
has secured the contract for carrying the
mail To the Chop,ank posioiliccs for 5000
Bank clerks don't catch cold more
than other clerks, Notwithstanding there
are drafts passing through the bank con.
stanily
-"When you visit Baltimore. stop at
the Maltby House, where will be found
iirst-class accommodations aud exceed.
ingly low rates"
Senator Dennis son. who is attending
Princeton College, was one Of the parti.
cipan,s in very lively debate II, the col.
legc n few days ago.
MIR. W. 7. Sutton, Superintendent Of
the Chesicrtown Water Works was severe
~ bitten Tuesday by vicious dog. The
calf of the leg was badly laccratcd.
The Ladies' Aid Society met u, the
residence Of Rev. James r. Campbell on
Tuesday of last week, and were given II
very cordial reception and entertainment,
--lsaac j. Davis Jr., of Pocomokc eli V
made an assignment for the benefit of
creditors last Thursday Clayton Pur
nell Esq, Of this town was appointed rrns.
tee.
The Doctors of the South will tell
you that they prefer the Horse Shoe
Spring bed 10 NIL oib''ss. for they have
them on their own suggestive
fact,
Miss Ella PurA "a ...s.e Powell
paid Salisbury Z Aaii this week
They were there a Thursday evening
there.
The Rev. Mr., Irway, pastor of the
Port Deposit PreY crian Church. has
been granted n twf lbs vacation. and
will make ayi native home in
Scotland.
1T is saij st.Atl., In, an
enterprise & in the
world. ~ ihc re-.
r-"yal o. lon in
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-'=iIenrye, Ir Of Princess Ann,
was one ofN 0icA COR athletic
honors at princeton x and proved
himself the hes, IN the ring by
taking Off frs, ph>