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Democratic messenger., 1889-06-08
From Bishopville.

Owing To the very low prices that Oni
growers have received for Strawberries
this season they are very much discour'
aged and many Of them talk Of quitting
the business Of growing berries for mark
ct. \ great many berries were shipped
from this place last week but they have
not brought MS much money.
The postoillcc was moved from Mr..
Charles Parsons store 20 that Of Mr.. L.
W. II. Buniing's on the 4th inst, where
we will get our mail during the present
administration.
Mr.. HILLARY Collin lost valuable young
horse last Sunday. II was found dead In
the stable and We have not yet learned the
cause Of its death which was unexpected
as the animal had shown no signs of sick
ness.
Mr.. VIM. Long. residing near Selhy'
willie. also lost u valuable horse last week
Il is supposed To have had lung fever.
Dir Charles lIill has purchased the grisl
mill Of l.. W. II. Bunting at selbYvllle and
intends TO rebuild. Il right away.
Mrs. Green Richardson has been vlsi.
ting her brother. near Piltsviile.
Mr.. John Bunting has secured n posi-
tlon In New York and left for that place
last Monday. RoxIE.
Democratic messenger., 1889-06-08
From North Beach.
NOnTm BEACH. June 8. L

NORTH BEACH. June 3, 1850.
.Nessrs. Editors:-I thought would
again inform you Of the happenings OF this
place.
During the recent Southeast storm,
Mr.. Samuel Mallct round an the beach
two cans of ole0margarinc. a new chair,
and some other articles Of less value. The
cans were waier.iight. weighing % or 30
lbs. each, and the contents in perfect con.
dition. There was also part Of barrel Of
-four found the same day. but only about
10 lbs. OF good flour WAS in the barrel
There was also found variety Oi
wrcckage consisting Of ladders, coal.iul,s
jugs. bottles, broken yawlbOais. boxes
stake buoys and other things too numcr.
aus To mention.
The storm damaged both yard and fruit
trees considerably, making the storm side
appear rs if fire had struck II. Simwbcr.
rics also suffered badly
Capis. Sopcr and John Hudson are
putting the finishing touch ON the new
surf boat. The boys are moulding sink.
ers and discussing the habits Of the iinny
tribe. Game is plentiful hcrcabouts and
sporismen are having royal good tim,
Democratic messenger., 1889-06-08

DIR. William Lee, Secretary Of the
State Lunacy Boari, paid his an nnual visit
to the Aims House last Tuesday in COM
pany with county physician, DIR. Paul
Jones, and Trustees of the Poor. He re-
ports the main building In good condition
throughout but thinks some improvements
should be made In the annex. the quar-
tiers wherein the colored inmates are kept,
which could be made without much ex.
pcnse TO the county and would make the
colored quarters much more comfortable
than they are at present. When here n
year ago DIR. Lee reluctantly requested
that certain inmates, then chained TO the
floor, should ..be removed TO the Insane
Asylum, which has been done by the
County Commissioners. and we hope they
will act upon his suggestion and make
the improvements recommended by him
10 be made. Our county should by all
means endeaver TO make the quarters Of
all her unfortunate citizens, who are COM
PEELED by sickness or otherwise TO go TO
the Aims House comfortable and We feel
sure every taxpayer in the county will
agree with Us IN this statement. Dr. Lee
says II people from other parts OF the
State could visit the Eastern Shore and
sec for themselves, as he does, the various
attractions offered In almost every av0ca.
tion and the healthy condition Of the In.
habitants they would be more disposed to
seek homes here and would also lend
willing hand to assist foreign emigrants
to take up their abode In this part Of the
country instead Of going to the extreme
West, with all It's discomforts and uncer.
tainties.
Democratic messenger., 1889-06-08
From Girdletree.

Mr.. William II. Rowlcy's sloop arrived
home u few weeks ago from Virginia
where she was employed during the past
winter
Diph,hcria is again prevalent in ihi:
section. \ little six.year-old daughter oi
Mr. l.. W. Onlcy is one of the subjects OF
this dreadful disease. We hope the dis
ease may not prove fatal and that Mr.
0nlcy's little girl may soon recover.
Mr. Taylor Rcldcn and Miss Carrie
Tilghman were quietly married at Snow
Hill on Saturday last by Rev. Mr.. Watt.
We are glad to report Mr.. William Wat.
son. who has been very sick with typhoid
fever for some time past, much better and
hope To see him on, again in the near
future.
Mcssrs Gorly Il Bro. have had their
lighter on the ways at our landing foI
some weeks and have given her a thorough
ovcrhaulins and rcpain,ing. They will
take her To Virginia in few days where
she will he used for running potatoes dur
ing the coming season.
Our strawberry growers have about
finished picking their crop which in many
cases has not been as profitable rs was
anticipated bu, all will agree that there
is more money in berries than corn at BIC
per bushel.
Mr.. Gillis Figgs and Mrs. Susan Wat
son were married at the residence Of Mr..
Caleb Watson. on Tuesday last.
There will be preaching in the NJ. T.
Church (Girllcircel tomorrow Sunday
at 1890 o'clock and in the evening at s
O'Clock. JIMMIE.
Democratic messenger., 1889-06-08
Sunday School Convention.

Miss Melissa Parsons, Mrs. G. l.. Vim.
cent j. $. Price and Mr.. John l.. Mock art
the delegates from the Presbyterian Sun.
day School Of this town to the Fourth An
nual Convention Of the Southern Sabbath.
School Association OF New Castle Presby.
terry. which meets in Pocomoke City, mex,
/ Wednesday and Thursday. The following
order Of exercises have been announced !:
Opening Wednesday 8 p. NJ
Devotional Exercises. Address of Wei.
come by Mr.. F. II. Dryden. Response by
Rev. NJ. J. Eckles. Address, "The Duty
of the Church to the Future Generation" I"
by Rev. w. II. Logan, Of Dover, Del.
Second Scssion.-Thursday, o n. m.-
Devotional Exercises. Reading of Min.
utes. Roll Call, with report showing the
condition Of the schools. Essay, "How
to study the Bible" by Miss Kate Blng.
ham. Conference "The Proper Use oi
Lesson Helps.-Qucs:ions answered.
Third Session.-Thursday, 4. p. m.-
Teachers Praycrmecting. Conference on
"Thc Conversion of Scholars" "Our Yoke
Fellows Band" by Rev. J. s. Howk.
Fourth Session. Thursday, SP. NJ
Illustrated Lecture, Palestine and
Egypt" by Rev. J. p. Campbell. Of Balti-
more. Questions answered.-Closing ex.
erciscs.
Eighteen Sabbath Schools are in this
distric, and will send delegates.
Democratic messenger., 1889-06-08
Work ON the Canal.

OCEAN VIEW, Del, May 3O.-Occan
View has this day been shaken TO It's very
center. The contractors for the Assawo.
man and Indian River Canal gave orders
through their walking boss, p. Brady, TO
clear the right Of way through the woods
and sure enough he woke up the natives.
With the assistance Of two of Oceen
Views bellies they started the music. Miss
Ida Quillen took possession Of the battery
and fired the royal salute of twenty .one
shots. followed by her sister, Miss s. X.
CULLEN, who was supported by the strong
arm Of Mr.. Brady, while her ladyship
started the battery and fired the heaviest
charge OF the day-thirty-five pounds oil
Dynamitc--whi threw the roots hun.
dreds OBJECT IN the air aud into the woods.
The work thus accomplished In few
hours could rot have been done by three
hundred n.en In tweniy-four hours.-iSus-
ser Journal.
Democratic messenger., 1889-06-08
The Flood in MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, June 4.-The = 5 OF life by
the floods as far AS reported in Maryland
was about twelve. The latest reports from
various parts Of the state show that III,
damage in all sections, especially along
the Potomac and the Susquehanna, ha'
been even greater than was at first sup
posed. The foundations have been gen
cral In all the lowlands, and the grain
crop in these sections has been almost
entirely ruined.
The spectacle at the mouth of the Mono
cacy, near Dickinson, Is remarkable
What were on Thursday fertile farms on
either side Of the rIver, are to-day one vas
lake.
There have been a number Of instance,
where canal men were rescued at greal
peril,
CHESAPEAKE CANAL WRECKED.
BALTIMORE, June 2-Thc Chcsapcak,
and Ohio canal, running from Cumber
land. Nd, 10 Georgetown, ID. C., distance
oi 1874 miles, is wrecked beyond rcpaii.-
President John Quincy Adams began the
work In the presence of Congress. II cost
100000 10 build. Il has never been
productive. and Il has sunk for the State
Of Maryland in principal and inieres, over
$i5,OOO.OO0. Il connected the bituminon'
coal regions of Maryland and West Nir'
ginia with iiic water II has bccn pow
or in the practical politics Of the State,
aud its finances have been on the verge
OF bankruptcy.
The canal was the first great work Oi
It's kind in this country. George Wash
ing,on was its protector. As early a'
1894 he secured the passage of law by
the legislature of Virginia for The open
ing of the Potomac 10 navigation, but II
was not until 1880 that the work was
pushed with vigor. The real commence
mcni of the work was on July ith. lS.S
when President Adams broke the ground
Twenty-Five years were spent in lis con.
struction. IN the lSi miles i, has a total
rise nl G09 feet \ part of II goes through
tunnel that cost iva millions Ia con
struct. Among lis presidents wa, Arthur
i, Gorman nov United States senator
TIE floods Of Friday swcp, away en-.
hnnkmcnis that cost thousands Of dollars,
Mes, Of the locks are gone, and the canal
and the Potomac river for long distances
are now practically one body of water.--
Many canal boats are ,wamped and about
10000 tons Of coal were caught en- route
and washed away at williamsport. The
canal Is under 20 feet of water. II will bc
impossible 10 repair the canal and all It's
officers acknowledge that il will never hc
used inr navigation again. Its ultimate
fate will he To afford route fora railroad
as competitor To the Baltimore n OHIO.
The West Virginia Central company, CA
Senator Henry q. Davis road, has been
amer Il for several years.
Democratic messenger., 1889-06-08
From Pocomoke.

DR. McMaster has greatly improved his
residence ON Market Street, by fresh
coat Of paint. II now looks like a differ.
rnt place and you would never take II to
he the house that was so badly scorched
by the late fire.
Capt. Robt. Henry has moved his store
and dwelling back and will build 10 Il a
handsome three story front, which will
add much To- the appearance Of that part
Of Market Street. Improvements are GO
ing on on every side and soon we will
have u bran new Pocomoke City.
Captain Robinson has moved into his
new store on Commerce Street and now
has real cosy quarters and everything
looks neat aud clean as new pin,
The Cornet Band has rented the large
room over Capt Robinson's store and the
boys make that part Of the town very
lively, with their mclndious music. Three
nights each week they meet to practice.
Their music is enjoyed by all those who
are so fortunate rs 10 he near enough to
hear IT, They are now very busy getting
ready for the Virginia fair. which they
expect To attend in short while, aud we
are willing To bet u big apple, that there
will he no band at that fair or any other.
that can beat ours, for we have band Ia
he proud of, aud one that can't he beaten
anywhere around.
Chillrcn's Day was observed in the VI.
Z. Church last Sunday morning. The
exercises were very interesting, consisting
Of speeches by the little ones. responsive
reading aud music. Miss Annie Jones
was organist and Mr., Frank Jones nc.
companied with the cornet.
Mr.. James Jones, of Cape Charles City,
has been spending few days with his
parents in this city. Jimmy was looking
quite well. and didn't forget the way 10
Snow Ill.,"
The Sunday School Convention, of New
Castle Presbytery, will meet in this city
an Wednesday and Thursday of next
week. Quite number Of ladies are ex-
pccted la he with ms then. Great prcpar.
ations are being mat lie by our Prcsbytc-
rian friends, for the entertainment Of these
friends. and we hope they may have a
pleasant time while In our midst. Guy
Democratic messenger., 1889-06-08
Death of a Prominent Citizen.

The people Of Berlin were very much
gneved TO learn on Friday evening last
Of the sudden death of one Of WOrcester's
most prominent citizens-Mr. John w.
Henry, who resided about three miles from
Berlin. Mr.. Henry had been in town dur
ing the day and from what we can learn
returned home short while after recciv-
ing his mail. arriving there probably about
3 o'clock. After attending to some little
matters which claimed his personal atten-
tion, he took seat IN his sitting room and
about 4 o'clock was found by some mem.
hers OF the family sitting in the same posi-.
ton dead. lie had complained for few
days previous with slight pains In his
breast, hut the pains were not Of such a
nature as TO cause much alarm and when
il was known he had died from heart dis
ease much surprise was manifested, by
those who knew him well, and were in
daily intercourse with him.
Mr.. Henry was about 80 years old aud
leaves behind wife and two children as
well as number of sisters and one own
brothcr-Mr. u. L. Henry, prominent
merchant of Berlin.
Ills remains were followed To their last
resting place in buckingham Cemetery, by
large conconrsc of relatives and friends
from different parts Of this county and
State.
Mr.. Henry was n farmer In comfortable
circumstances and large real estate own
cr. As iaras we know he was never an
oilice-holdcr hut was generally promincn,
in county politics. In 1885 he was candi-
date for the State Senate in opposition 10
the nominated Democratic ticket, receiv-
Ing with one exception. n larger number
OF votes than anyoncu upon his ticket. Out
Of this election grew the celebrated contest
Of Dennis and Henry in the State Senate
for seat in that body, the circumstances
of which are well remembered by the
readers Of the MESSENGER.
In the death Of Mr.. Henry his ac-
quaintanccs loose much valued friend
and Worcester county highly esteem
ed citizen. The MESSENGER extends to
he bercaved family its sincere sympathy.
Democratic messenger., 1889-06-08
In Memoriam.

SALLIE A.. wife of Jesse Jones. departed
this life. May s0th 1870, aged Oh years.
She was the daughter of Samuel T..
Rowley and was born Feb. Goth. 1926
Converted at he age of u, she became an
active me mber of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church. She was consistent Chris.
t!an and an efficient worker and faithful
supporter 0f the church for nearly 50 years.
She was earnestly devoted to her affection.
ate family. She made happy home for
many years aud her house was open 20 all
Methodist preachers. She was kind aud
benevolent 10 the poor and sicK. She was
a constant attendant upon the means of
Grace until the last 3 years Of her life
when sore aililcti0n came upon her. Du.
ring the last few weeks she was called
upon 10 endure extreme suffering. but she
patiently submitted without a murmur.
She will be sadly missed by her family.
the church, aud the community.
WARREN Bum,
Clirdletree. Nd.
Democratic messenger., 1889-06-08
List of Letters

remaining unclaimed In the Snow Hill
posioflice for the month Of May;
Females -Sa rah Collins, Miss Lille
Godfrey. Mrs. Drucilla Hill, Miss Helii'
Johnson. Mrs. Nancy Richardson, Mis-
Mamie Shockley. Caroline Smith, Of col
Malcs.-IIenry Johnson. Joshua FLOR.
ris, Stephen J. Mills.
Persons calling for above letters will
please state they are advertised. otherwise
they may Gail 10 receive them.
I'D. HACK, Post Master
Democratic messenger., 1889-06-08

The services In the NJ. +. Church
of this place. Sunday. June the 9th. viii
be as follows:
In the evening the exercises win be
In charge of the 3. School. There will be
singing. readings. rccitaIions and an adj
dress. The title of the programme Is,
"slx Steps To the Throne" All are cor.
daily invited 10 be present.
Democratic messenger., 1889-06-08
NO mRARsEs IN JomSsrowx.

Mamma. mamma !" cried child. She
had recognized body iha, no one else
could. aud In moment the corpse was
iickeled. boxed and delivered 10 laborers,
who horc II away to Join the funeral pro
cession.
A mother recognized baby boy. keep
Il few minutes" she asked the under
iaker IN charge. In a few moments she
returned. carrying In her arms little white
easkei. Then she hircd two men 10 bear
Democratic messenger., 1889-06-08

Another incident Of even greater mo.
menl has just been brought to notice. Al
$50 this morning an old mIlroader WIN
had walked from Sang Hollow stepped
up To number Of men who were congre.
gated ON the platform stations at curran.
vile and said:
"Genilemen. had a shotgun with me
half an hour ago would now be q mur.
derer. ye, with no fear Of ever having to
suffer for my crime. About two miles
below here I watched three men going
Democratic messenger., 1889-06-08
PrsTII.ES CE STAINS.

tIE FOUND MS BETHOrIED.
A wealthy young Philadclphian named
Oelc recently became engaged Ia Johns
town lady, Miss Carrie Dichl. They We're
To he welded in the middle Of June, and
both were preparing for the ceremony.
The lover heard Of the terrible ilood, but
knowing that the residence ofhis dear one
was ur in the hills, felt little fear for hcI
safety. To make sure, however, he started
for Johnslown, arriving there to-day.
Near the Fourth.strect morgue he met
Mr.. Dichl. Thank God You ARE safe !" he
exclaimed. and then added. us Carrie
well!"
"She was visiting In the valley when the
wave came" was the mournful reply, and
he then beckoned the young man To enter
the chamber of death. A moment later
Mr.. Ogle was kneeling beside a rough
hier and was kissing the cold. white lace
From the lifeless finger he slipped ring
and In lis place put one Of his own. Then
he stole quietly out-one Of the thousands
made TO mourn by the bursting Of the
South Fork dam.
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POINTS oS PEOPLE.
saOvemoDtI OF Oitizons and the Coming and
Golng OF StranSera.

aOVementI OF OitizOnG aud the Coming and
Going OF Strangers.
Mrs. Talcott ard child, of Chicago, are
at the Mcclure.
Prof John A. Meyers, of Morganto8n, is
at tie StAmm.
Miss Lena Sherwood, of Bsllaire. is visit
ing Miss Emma Colline.
Mrs. Chaq Fly, of KokOmo, Ind, is the
guest OF Miss Laura Collins.
Mrs. W. A. Bsmmerlin has gone to Co
lumhus, o., to visit her parents.
General Haley was out on election day
for the first time after n severe spell Of
sickness.
G. W. BrOckunier hss returned 10 the
city from an EXTENDED Eastern trip cover
ing several weeks.
Miss Bisginger, ofAllegheny City, is tbs
guest of Mrs. Ralph Kline, on Twelfth
street.
Miss George Neal, of Parkersburg, who
has been visiting Miss Emma Stamm. re-
turned home yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Laughlin return
ed to their home at Cleveland yesterday,
after visit to friends here.
Miss Wallace, of Steubenville, O, who
hiss been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Spauld-
ING X. Wallace, has returned home.
William Weihe, President of the Anal
gamated Association, was in the city yes
terday, registering st the Stamm. He
leaves for Pittsburg this morning.
Theodore T. Stansbury, of Baltimore,
and w d. Adams, a glsssbuyer of the
zane city, and Theodore Bainbridge, Of
New York, are at the Hotel Windsor.
Mr.. W. /. c. Potter, representing
Mees1s. Potter & Wrightington, of Boston,
il al the Hotel Windsar, and will spend
Sunday and Monday.
Mr.. J. Ashby Cunningham, the popular
clerk at the Hotel Windsor, who has been
eDioyinga much neeled rest at his home in
Martinsburg, IL back at his post, and his
numerous friends will be pleased to near
of his return.
The following B. & o. officials were
registered at the Hotel Windsor last even
log: w. T. Manning, Superintendent OF
Maintenance of Way; J. V. Patton, Su-
perintendent of the Pittsburg Division, and
/ l. NJ. Kalbaugh Superintendent OF Ma
chinery of the same division.
Among the well-known glass buyers
SnDdaying in the city at the Mcclure
House are G. l. West. of Cincinnati; W. ).
Morgan and I w. Andree, of Milwaukee;
G. W. Kinney, of Cleveland; Thos, CARR
gan. of Chicago; George Jones, OF Boston,
aad John NJ. FOrdham and W. Il. Miller,
of New York, brass trimming representa-
tiVag
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A Big Turkey Dinner.

The Ho!el Brunswick of this city is now
known far and near as one Of the beat ho-
tells in this section, and its fame has been
attained through IFS proprietor, Mr.. Mar
tin Thornton. who is known very widely
as caterer without peer. To-day Mar
tin will serve big turkey dinner to his
hundreds Of guests, and all his friends are
invited TO p .rteke of it. Turkey will be
served with al the accessories PERTAINING
thereto, and there is 10 one who knows
batter how to entertain his guests than
Martin. That is why so many strangers
coming TO tie city always stop with him,
while our oSn pope pltroniz HIM exte7-
siyely. Gall to-day and psrtlke Of enc Of
the best dinners you ever &c. down 10.
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DRINK Koumiss.
Advice TO Mothers.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for
children teethng, IS the prescription Of
che Of the bcs' female nurses and physicians
in the United States, and has been used
for forty years With reTer falling success
by millions of mothers for their children
During the process of teethipg its value is
incalcuable. II releaves the child from
pain, cures dysentery and diarThea gripping
in TIE bowels, and wind colo. By giving
health to the child it rests It's mother.
Price 25c bottle.
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DIED.

LAWsON-At West Alexander on Saturday
January 25, 1889 at $50 o'clock a. m, Mrs ELIZA
BETH LAWSON, in the Ath year Of her age.
Funeral from her late residence in West Alex
auder, Tuesday morning at ten O'Clock Inter
ment at Greenwood cemetery.
BRADLEY-On Monday, January d, 1889 at
y o'clock a m, JSO. j., son OF Jas and Mary
Bradley sged - years, months and 20 days.
MCCOT-Monday, January p. 1889, Mrs T. D.
Mccoy, widow of the late Dr. z. II. Mccoy, 81
he- residence, 2202 Chapile street.
KRENAN-Tuesdsy, January p, 1850, al 7:20
o'clock p. IN ELIZABETH wife of Joln Keenan,
aged SO years, months and 70 days.
TIERNAN-Tuesday January y, 1859, at four
O'Clock a. m, MARY VIRGISIA, only daughter OF
VIII and Ella Tiernsn, aged year, Il months
and 10 days.
FlIZSIMONS On Tuesday, January D. 1889,
at p. m, al Pittsburg, Mrs MARY FITZsIMoSs,
widow Il the late John FitZsimons