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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
Cantnred a Bad Man.

CHEYENNE WELLS, Col, Sept. "A
negro, travelling by the name of Noah
Anderson was arrested last night at
Cheyenne Wells, upon suspicion of be-
ing a jail-brealer wanted at Hugo
Upon examination Sheriff Farnsworth
states that he tallies exactly with the
description of Davis, the SedaIia {Mo)
murderer and fend, for whose arrest
there is a S., 500 reward. The Sedalia
officials have been notified.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
Harrison Accepts the Invitation.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-The sub-commit-
tee on invitation and reception Of the
Columbian celebration committee of
100 has announced that President IIar-
rison has accepted the invitation of
the committee, agreeing TO be- present
if the condition Of Mrs. Harrison S
health will permit of his leaving her.
The secretaries Of the treasury, in
terror and navy and the postmaster
general have also accepted the invita-
ton OF the committee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
COAL CARS PILED UP.
Two Bad Collisions on the Lehigh Val-
ley Road in New Jersey.

ley Road in New Jersey
LAN>powN, y. j., Oct. 1.-The worst
coal and freight wreck in the history
Of the Lehigh Valley railroad occurred
early this morning. A coal train was
ordered to wait at siding near here
until the second section of the fast
freight passed. The engineer Of the
coal train pulled off the siding after
the first section Of the fast freight
passed and was run into by the second
section. This threw some of the wrecked
cars on to the east-bound track, where
they were dashed into by an east-bound
coal train, causing a triple wreck and
blocking the road completely. Engi-
neer Jordan Werllheiser, of the second
section of the fast freight was Instantly
killed and Brakeman William Dietrich
severely injured
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
CHAPTER NIX,
HEAVEN HELPS THOSE WHO TRUST IN
PROVIDENCE.

In the far depths of California for
est, the timber roof Of solitary log
hut pcepcd through the trees.
1t was a drrary dilapidatcd building,
which had been deserted by former
settlers, and neglected by those who
now dwelt in it.
The rough wooden shutters that
sheltered the one solitary window were
rOtting upon their hinges; TIL" wind
whistIed III Shrill cadcnceS through
the creviceS OF the logs.
AS far as the eye could reach there
was no vestige Of any human habita-
ton. while the rrStling Of the leaves
and the hungry hoWlS of the wolves
only broke the silence Of the night.
1t was difficult to imagine this place
to be the dwelling of any civilized be-
ing; but yet it was tenantcd by two
men, who had lived in it for the best
part Of year, attended by a negro
Slave, All honest fellow, who served
them as faithfully in that dreary re-
treat as if they had dWclt in Il palace.
The night had fallen; the winds
Shrieked. like some troubled spirit,
amid the branches Of the trees; red
streaks Of light cleaned through the
crack OF the window shutters and the
rude timber ediiice; the door Of the
hut is securely closed. though in that
lonely region there is little need of bolt
and bar.
Let us peep into the neglected build
ing and gaze unseen upon It's occu-
pants.
The two men are seated on either
side of a blazing fire OF brushwood and
broken timber, while the negro sits on
low stool, at respectful distance.
waiting till his masters may have need
OF his services.
His honest face beams with good
temper and contentment, even in that
dreary abode.
But it is not SO with his masters.
They are both smoking long cherry
stemmed merschaum pipes. and they sit
in silence, their eyes gloomily fixed up
on the blazing fire.
1t is impossible to judge of their
rank III life, for they are both dressed
in cutIway velveteen coats, corduroy
breeches. and great bob-tail boots
seryicable garments suited to their
rude life, but which elsewhere would
be worn only hv laboring men
To be continued.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
strike in the Wheat Fields

ABERDEEN, $. D., Sept '.--Thresh
highlands in this vicinity are on strike
for higher wages. They have been
paid So % day The strike is rapidly
extending and may involve the whole
of Brown and adjoining counties For
two days this city has been overrun
with the strikers but SO far the police
seem to have them under control.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
Armed with GERMAN Muskets.

PARIS, Sept. 28.-A dispatch from
Porto &oyo says that d large number
OF muohet9 and quantity of ammuni-
ton OF German make We're found at the
battlefield of Dog pa, the scene Of the
recent encounter between the French
column under command Of Col. Dodds
and the forces of the Nind of Dahomey.
Inc cartridges that tell into the hands
OF the Ererch alter the defeat Of the
natives bear the imprint ''Cassel. 1877. -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
ALICE MITCHELL,S REASON.
The Slayer of Freda Ward Is Mentally
Much BETTER


MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. 1.-Ihere is a
chanc. that Alice Mitchell will yet be
tried for the murder Of Frcda Ward.
Judge DuBoise Of the criminal court
intimatcd as much yesterday when an
application was made by the counsel
for Lille johnson, Alice Nitcaell's CO.
PENDANT, for the beginning OF her trial
next Monday. The judge declined to
grant the application and ordered
Lille .Johhson'o case retired, saying
that he might any day be notified by
the authorities at the Bolivar insane
asylum that Alice Mitchell had re-
covered her reason.
In such event She and Lille Johnson
would bc tried +ogether it has been
reported for eek past that Alice S
mental conditic.: has greatly improved
since she was put in the asylum a
month ago, and the asylum physicion
has hopes Of her complete recovery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
HUNTING FOR WREcKERS.
Men Securing the Country to Find the
santa Fe Train Robbers


santa Fe Train Robbers.
TOPEKA, Kan, Sept. ARMED
posses are securing the county in every
direction for the miscreants who
wrecked the Atchison, Topeka & Santa
Fe express near Usage city yesterday.
Further evidence has been secured
showing conclusively that the wreck
was well planned. Two through freight
had passed over the track within a hall
hour of the Inflated passenger train.
The last on preceded the express train
within five minutes and was waiting
for it TO pass at Usage City. In this
short time, the fish plates and spikes
had been removed. The robbery the
ory is undoubtedly the correct one.
The Santa Fe company has employed
extra detectives and has its extra forces
at work on the case.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
The Late Gen. pone Honored.

WASHINGTON, Sept 2s.-The War de-
partment has promulgated an order to
the army reeiting the war record OF
the late Maj Gen. Pope. The COM
handing officer at Jefferson barracks is
ordered to take the necessary action
for proper and suitable military cere-
monial to mark the respect in which
his memory Is held
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
Sued for Il Fortune in Cash.

New YORK, Oct 1.-William S. Hur-
ley of brooklyn is the plaintiff in "a suit
soon to come up in the Supreme court,
this city, in which he demands $50 900
from William Miles, his uncle, formerly
the head Of the Six-Pennv Savings
bank. The action has grown out of an
alleged forgery to a contract in the
name of Mr.. Hurley's father, now
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
CLOSED THE DEAL.

Transfer of the Mississippi River Logging
CompanN'> Properties.
Eau Claire. Wis. Oct 1.-The Miss
issippi River Logging company to-day
sold its saw-mills and pine on the Eau
Claire River to the Northwestern Lum
Der company, of this city. The mills
are located in this city. The considera-
ton is about 100000 The deal has
been pending for two years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
On Its WAY tn Siberia.

OTTAWA, Ont, Sept. 2s.-Despite the
the denial from London that British
man-of- war has been sent to Siberia to
secure the release of the Canadian
sealers now supposed to be held pris-
oners there by the Russians, the Hon.
c. H. Upper, Canadian Minister of
Marine, says the man-of-war is now
an L. va
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
Claim Great STRENGTH

MAKsEILLEs, Sept. 26.-Herr Lieb-
knecht, in an interview, has said that
the German socialists were strongly
opposed to the German military law;
that Germany was dying in miIitarism
would gain 1000, 600 votes in the next
election
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
Big Booty os Negro Thief.

HoUsToS, Texas, Sept. 2s.-George
Irving. negro, has been arrested here
on suspicion of having committed a
number of burglaries. His house was
searched by officers, who found thou
sands of dollars worth of stolen prop
erty. There We're diamonds, watches.
cuff buttons. jewelry and also num-
Der of checks and bonds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
Pennsylvania Kenuhlican climbs.

WllIIAMsPoRT, Pa, Sept. 2S.-The
annual convention of the State league
Of Republican clubs was called to order
in the Lycoming opera-house at 11:1c
by the president, John B. Robinson of
Medea. The Auditorium was well
filled, 195 clubs being represented.
After the roll-call of delegates Secre
tary Randolph of Pittsburg read a
letter from Private Secretary Halford
acknowledging the receipt by the
President Of an invitation to be present
and regretting his inability to comply.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
Tarrnd and Eeathered.

WATER VALLEY. Miss, Oct. l.
Walter Wilson. correspondent of
scurrilous newspaper. who has circu-
lated some slanderous reports of re-
speeta ble married ladies Of this place,
was taken out by the citizens yester-
day and tarred and feathereu and
ordered to leave the city Immediately.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
Makes Many Men Idle.

ALTOONA, Pa, Oct. 1.-Mann's Ak
factory, now branch of the American
Ak and Tool company, will be perma-
nently shut down to-day. The factory
has been in operation almost without
interruption for many years. No rea-
son is assigned for the closing of the
concern, 10y which a large number of
men will be thrown idle
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
Turkey Negotiating for a Big Loan.

PARIS, Sept. %. Turkey is negoti-
ating with an English, German and
Dutch syndicate for loan of 10000,
600, of which sum 60 goo, 0no will DO
spent in reconstructing the fortifica
tons along the Bosphorus.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
Emperor William Pardons Prisoners.

BERLIN, Sept. 2s-In honor of the
birth of his daughter Emperor William
will pardon all the female prisoners
serving terms for first offerses com.
mitted while in distress or in fits of
anger
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.

Young Man Killed and Girls Legs Cut on
in a Railroad Disaster.
Racine, Oct IA terrible accident
occurred at Johnson's crossing, few
miles west Of this city, 1T an early
hour this morning, in which one man
was killed, another one badly bruised
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-10-22
BERLIN,

Fire destroyed the wood house of Mr.
Clysis W. Baker in this town, on Mon
day. The alarm created considerable ex-
citement for awhile, bnt the citizens
armed with their buckets soon proved
themselves masters of the situation.
Mr. John T. Keas and wife who have
been visiting the northern cities for the
past two weeks returned home last week
The Rev Charles 4. Walker and fami-
" after a vacation of three weeks aud a
visit 10 st. Georges, Del. and Phiadel-
phia, are again home. Mr. Walker had
the pleasure of listening To the Rev. l.,
Z. Bowen, ID. d., last Sabbath week ago
who kindly preached for him both morn
ing and evening. DR. Bowen is an able
minister and preached excellent sermons.
The factory is now an assured thing.
The Berlin Improvement Company have
raised the necessary funds (forty-iive
hundred dollars To erect the building.
the lease has been drawn and signed by
both parties aud every thing looks pros
porous To an early beginning of The
work Get ready to pay your httle sub
scrIption whenever called upon 10 do So
What shall be the next thing started .
And ice plant and a kindling mill in our
opinion would do well here and hand
some>omc dividend could be realized up.
on the interest Lets have them.
a new General Store will soon he open
ell in the store house belonging To Pur-
nell aud Franklin and where :. IIada-
man recently moved from. The store will
receive new dress of paint both inside
and out and II brick pavement will be put
down in front.
Several of our citizens spent last week
in Baltimore attending the Protestant
Episcopal Convention. Among them were
Misses Mamie and Ella Purnel.
a very pleasant day was spent at
Ocean City on "Wednesday of last week
by the spinsters of Berlin, who kindly IN
viied number of their gentlemen friends
to enjoy ii with them. The boys report
delightful time.
Mrs. Calvin b. Taylor has returned
home from five weeks visit To the
northern cities.
Mr.. Daniel c. Hudson our popular
and efficient civil engineer is kept very
busy with his profession. lie is we'll
known throughout the county ard goes
from one end of il To the other.
Mr.. Joseph G. Cropper has recently
paperrd the office of Martin & Taylor
The Misses Ethel and Blanche Purnell
Of Snow Hill. have been visiting their
cousins. Misses Kate and Ella Purnell
Mr.. VIM Lee aud wife OF Easton. Md
spent few days last week at the Allan
tic Hotel with mine host lInrmonson.
The latest query ont is. who will live
at the residence now occupied by Henry
J. Anderson and family:
DR. L. j. Drickson has commenced the
erection of dwelling on Vine Street
Two little visitors came to the home of
Mr. and Mrs George Givlns recently.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-10-22
GAVE HIM ROOM.

He Only Wanted to Get Into His Room.
hut He Was ia Earnest About 1t.
On the steamer which came III from
Florida there arrived "a tall, lank citizen
of the Cracker State He was well
equipped with baggage, and when he
had collected his belongings and found
an expressman he Went up to Broad
way hotel. registered and took IA room.
About an hour later he rcappeared AT
the desk.
"Reckon You didn't see the baggage
brought, did YOU he asked the clerk.
Yes"
"Noticc the two trunks"
"Ye..'
"Three valiscs and shawlstrap:"
believe So
''See the hatbox:"
Il did"
"Umbrellas. canes, and all that"
"Yes."
"Then reckon You made n mistake
in the ROOM
Il put you in 800"
$50 you did admitted the new ar
rival. hut its closet: it amt room =
Nothing Of the kind" snapped the
clerk. Comfortable, airy room; we
had no other
us, hey? Well, the porter has just
brought up my baggage. and it's all in
side except the shawlstrap and me. We
was last and couldnt get in"
"You asked for dollar room." said
the clerk
Il know it."
Il can give You suite ON the fourth
floor for five dollars day"
Don't want it, rcjoincd the Florida
citizen emphatically. Colonel" he add
ed with a graceful wave of his hand.
II amt come down To kick; I'm per
fectly satisfied. like your hotel. The
rooms is all large and airy. Ne and the
may take some noise and hammerin
but well get thar. I'm goin to spit ON
my hands and begin pretty soon. and |
thought Ill ask you Ia send some on"
around in about an hour To sweep mp
the splinters."
The clerk looked at tho mild manner
ed Florida man for a moment in silence.
Then lie said: Front. show the gentle
man To that suite on the south corner,
fourth floor. No extra charge. sir" he
smile; "you must bc tired after the voy-
age. Anything else I can do:"--Ncw
York Tribune.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-10-22
SATURDAY,
October, %, 1892,
AT 80 O'CLOCK +. NJ.

~ st.sb ~ y LAW N u.
All that tract or parcel of land togcth
with the improvements thereon. CON
sisting of two dwellings and outbuid
inss lying and being situate near the
togn of Newark, in said county and
on both sides of the county road lead
ing from the said town of Newark To
Qucponco, and is the same real es-
tate which was conveyed to the said
Iadok &. W. Purnell by VIM. T.
John Purncll and wife by deed dated
the Sth day of December, lNJ2, and
recorded among the land records of
Worcester County aforesaid, in Libcr
T. u. W., No. ,, folios - and -, cx-
cept ST. much thereof rs was sold BY
the said /adok G.. W. Purnell and
wife to certain Ephraim Britting-
ham. The land to be sold is bounded
ON the east by the lands of Richard
son, Smith, Moore x Co., Benz umin
Timmons, Gordon i. Jones and others,
on the north BY the lands of William
Carey and DR.. &. 7. Jones, ON the
south by what is known rs the
"Pattcy Llnd'' and the "Elij III Bowen
Lots" containing ;i3.; acres of land
more or less
The taxes on the above land will be
paid 10 January LIST, lS92, the pur
chaser paying the taxes for the. year
lS92, and to receive the crops for said
Vpar
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-10-22
STOCKTON.

Mrs DR. !. +. Parker returned home
Tuesday from a "trip 10 Baltimore.
Miss Nellie McCurdy. of Philadelphia,
is the guest of her cousin, Miss Lena c.
Pruilt
Mrs. VI. G. Waits made short visit to
Baltimore last week
Mr. F. T. Taylor spent Tuesday in
Snow Hill.
Mr. Charles +. Pruitt paid visit re-
Gently 10 Snow Hill and Salisbury
Mr.. and Mrs. +. r Taylors oldest son.
Willie, fell from cart las, Saturday and
one of the wheels passed over his body.
DR.. J. T. Parker was summoned. and up
ON examination the little fellow was
found 10 have sustained no serious in
juries, but was i'll several days from the
effects of his fall.
The trees are now clad IN beautiful
garb Of crimson and gold. bright Au-
iumn sun shines over head and there is
nothing 10 prevent OUT young people
from making their usual annual cxcur,
sion through the woods in search OF
grapes, ieaberries, autumn leaves, etc.
Miss Mary II. Clayvile is spending a
few days with her cousin. Miss Blanche
Powell. who lives near Pocomoke City
A Columbian Celebration was held nj
the Stockton Academy Friday, an inter
esting program had been prepared, and
the children rendered their respective
parts well.
Mrs. II, b. Jarman, of Greenbackville
paid short visit to Stockton recently
Mrs Sallic Collins. of Snow Hill, spent
few days in Stockton last week as the
guest of Mrs Jane Wharton.
BEATRICE.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-10-22
IRONSHIRE.

The piotracted meeting has closed here
with bu; little success Our former pas
tor Rev f. w. Davis preached two able
sermons during the meeting.
Mr. Albert Briitingham was SO untor-
tunate while up an apple tree last week
to fall out, brusing himself badly.
We are glad to see Oscar Trader and
his sister Eva out again after severe
illness of typhoid fever.
We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Annie
Brown is seriously i'll with consumption
Miss Eva trader went Ia Stockton last
week to spend sometime with her sister
Mrs. John Shepard.
Mr. James Burbagc is home on visi |
10 his parents.
Capt. J. J. Evans after having spent
several weeks with his family here, left
last week to take charge of his vessel.
Mr. Elton Boston spent a part OF last
week in the city buying goods
The school here is filling up very fast
The teacher cannot do justice toward the
scholars, the registered number this week
being forly-six. We need an assistant
teacher, please attend to il trustees.
Hear they are, and they are unexccll-
ed Standard, lIarvcs, Queen, Bone
Meal. Pure Dissolved Raw Bone and
Celebrated Ground Bone. These good,
are not new phosphaies. They wer,
used last year and have been used this
year. and excellent results have followed
their use. w = Farmer Il Co, the Man
uiaeturers, are not new men Ia us. We
have known them for nine years, and
know they are square and honest men
We sell their goods nj the lowest figure:
and can recommend them Hastings 4
ohockley
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-10-22

We have received inquiry from
Stockton oystermen about the oyster law
past nj The last Legislature, as regards
the size, etc. The law reads ms follows
at shall be unlawful for any person Ia
remove from the natural rocks in the
waters of the Synepuxent Bay in Wor.
cester county any oysters of less size
than q inches in length The penalty
for the violation OF the Act is fine OF
not less than $25, or, not less than one
months imprisonment in the county jail oil
house of correction. The law does not
| prohibit persons from taking oysters of
covered from the violation of the above
law 90 to the oyster planting fund of the
county.
Charles Selby, the half grown colored
boy who lives with Samuel H. Townsend.
Esq, and who was arrested several weeks
ago and placed in Jail on suspicion Of
having fired the barn aud carriage house
OF Mrs Leah Tin.le, which was DESTROYED
| by fire a few days previous, had hear
ing before Judge Rowlev on Saturday
afternoon last Messrs. George w Pur-
\ nell and Samuel ii. Townsend appeared
for the accused and States Attorney X
ID. Jones for the state Il was proven To
the satisfaction of the court that there
was not sufficient evidence against the
boy 10 convict Inn and after holding the
case sub curia until Monday, Judge Row
ley ordered his release from Jail Mr.
Townsend says he was detained home
rather late ON The evening of the fire and
that he sent the boy To his Office 10 light
il up and bring fresh pitcher of water,
shortly afterward following HIM. The boy
played around the office for sometime af
ter Mr.. Townsend's arrival and at the time
the alarm of fire was given was on Green
street with number Of colorcd boys
The origin of the fire still remains mys-
terry, but that II was the work of an in
cendiary there Is little Dom for doubt.
The partial eclipse of the sun on
Thursday was plainly visible here and
quite large number OF persons viewed
ii through smoked glass. The point of
the greatest eclipse was off the coast of
Greenland. but il not being convenient
for us To go Ia Greenland on Thursday
we viewed it from in front of DR. Halls
Il A. =,
of The sun is caused ly The interposilion
of the moon between the sun and the
earth. II the moons orbit conceded en-
acily with that OF the earth, then at
every new moon we would have an
eclipse Of the sun. and AT every full moon
an eclipse OF the moon. But the moons
of the earth's, or plane of the ecliptic,
and hence il happens that, unless the
moon is near the nodes of its orbit. its
shadow will not TALL upon the earth but
will be cast upon blank space. The nodes
of the orbit are the points where it cross
es the eartlis orbit When il crosses 90
ing south il is called the descending
node Eclipses Of the sun can only hap
pen when the new moon falls within
ABOUT l70 Of the node, and those Of the
moon only when the full moon fails
within about l2o of the node All other
times the shadows of the moon and of
the earth TALL upon blank space. The
suns apparent path through the heavens
(beins The carlh'S real path was named
the ''ecliplic' because eciipsrs only hap
pen when the moon is near this path.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-10-22
GIRDLETREE.

Among the welcome visitors to ouI
town last Sunday evening, were III,
Messrs. Eli J. Nelson and J. Wood 1ull
Of Pocomoke City.
Miss Wilmer and Mrs VI w. Sturges.
paid stockton visi, last Wednesday,
Little George Barnes who has been
very i'll with the scarlet fever, we are
glad to report, is convalescent
Rev. :. d. Melvin will commence rcvi
val meetings In the Methodist Protes
iant Church OF this town next Sunday
night We wish him success and hope
the meetings will be well attended by al
denominations.
Rumor predicts a wedding IN our liitl,
town very soon. Wonder who it is
Lock.