Democratic messenger., 1892-11-05

, uhN evening, on tnc SUBJECT Oh lTOnlUi-
tion of the hqnor traffic. Mr.. Lawrence
Hastings presided at the meeting.
MIR. j. Manko, who for sometime
past has successfully conducted the cloth
ing business IN Salisbury. has rented the
storehouse recently vacated by H. II.
Dougheriy and will NIL II with complete
line of ready made clothing. His adver
tiscment will appear in the MESSENGER
next week
The alarm of fire was given down
New Lane last Monday morning shortly
after one o'clock. The fire was discov-
cred in wood house of Levin II lIol-
land and was extinguished with a
few buckets of water applied by neigh
bors. II originated in barrel in which
hot ashes had been dumped
Mrs Elizabeth Scott died at the
home of her daughter. in Newark, last
Monday. after lingering illness. aged
eighty years. Mrs. Scott had been for
over halt century a member of the
NJ f. Church, and her remains were in
tered in the NJ. +. Cemetary in this
town, Wednesday afternoon.
The special attention of our readers
is called 10 the advertisement of Richard
son, Smith, Moore Il Co, in thi. issue.
II is full of valuable information for the
housewife and ladies generally. There
Is no need TO send 10 the city for dry
goods when we have such completely
equipped store in Snow Hill IA is con
Quoted by this firm.
Last Saturday night some unprinci-
| rled parties tore down about one hun
dred pannels of fence along the county
road. over the river. and on the property
of Messrs. John J.. Robins. Edward
Bounds and Capt. ;. II. Wilson. The
fences were not only torn down but the
scoundrels even broke up the boards We
trust their identity will be asceriained
and that they will get at least one year
in the Maryland peniientiary.
Thomas Rowley, n well-known col
ored man. employed as iruckman on the
steamer POcomoke. was drowned at the
Campany's wharf in Baltimore Tuesday
afternoon. Tom. with other truckmen.
were loading the freight. when their
trucks collided on the gang board ard he
was thrown over into the water with the
result stated. II is supposed IN falling
he was struck by his truck and knocked
which he paid no attention.
The drouih, which has prevailed for
nearly eight weeks, is beginning to he
very serious matter In some sections
farmers are unable To plant their wheat
crops. as the ground is too hard To be
broken up, and wheat that has been
planted is not doing anything. Forest
fires are raging in all directions. destroy
ing an immense amount of timber. A
slight shower fell on Saturday but not
enough 10 lay the dust. On Thursday
night we had splendid shower which
we hope will prove beneficial.
The store of S. L. Purnell near the
river bridge, was entered by thieves on
Friday night and quantity Of shoes,
dry goods and groceries was taken away.
An entrance was effected by prying open
shutter 10 one of the front windows.
The window is directly under an cleo
trio light, but. strange 10 say, no one saw
the thieves The store of Mr.. H. Clay
Burbage was also entered by prying open
the front door but the only thing Mr..
Burbage missed was a basket of grapes.
Evidently the thief was looking for mon
ey.
With the first day of this month, last
Tuesday. il became lawful TO kill rabbits
partridges and other game protected by
law from March TO November. lst. The
bang of the fowling piece could be heard
in almost every direction on that day and
will continue until very cold weather sets
in. Partridges and rabbits are said TO be
very plentiful in some sections.
DE gunner now wiv cruel gun
lie sail out fer day of fun,
Br'er rabbit. he lay low in the sun,
Den away from de gunner he cut and
run.
The third annual convention of the
Christian Endeavor Societies of Mary
land will be held in the Emmanuel Bap-
list Tabernacle, Baltimore, on Thursday
and Friday. December Sth aud 9th. A
very interesting programme is being pre-
pared. including addresses by prominent
Christian Endeavor Workers. Free Par
limcnt. Open Meetings on Missionary,
Junior and Committee Work. Early |
Morning Prayer Meeting. Pastors Hour, |
Junior Rally, etc. etc. The Convention |
will particularly emphasize Junior Work, |
Missionary Efforts and systematic Bible |
Study. and increased interest along these |
lines rs expected among the Societies |
throughout the State. The music will be |
a special feature. choir OF IS or 100 |
voices now being in training for the oc-
casion. The Committee expects the rail- |
roads TO grant a reduced fare from all
points IN the State.
MIR. John DAVIS, brother of Deputy |
Register of Wills, Edward +. Davis, Esq, |
died at his home, near Five Mile Branch |
l.. = -.
after an illness OF several weeks duration. |
Mr. Davis first had an attack of measles |
and before recovering therefrom, he took |
typho malarial fever which caused his |
death lie leaves wife an two children /
His remains were inferred in the family |
burying ground, near Wesley. yesterday |
afternoon III the presence of large num-
ber of sympaihiZing friends and relatives. /
He was about 4S years of age, prosper
Gus farmer and "A worthy citizen who
will be greatly missed in the community |
where he so long resided The widow is
a half sister TO Mr.. Francis =. Morris of
Snow Hill. We greatly sympathize with |
the bereaved ones in their loss
This is not the time for Democrats /
TO leave the grand old party. Now is the |
time 10 vote for cheap clothing, cheaper |
sugar, better prices for wheat and corn
and better wages for American mechan-
les. Don't he led OFF by the claim that
there is very little difference between the
Republican and Democratic tariff doc
trines. Take the whole schedule and /
there may not be difference OF more
that } per cent. but on the necessities of
ife-that which the poor man is com
PEELED 10 eat and wear. there is a great |
difference. Look at the difference i'm the |
price of PAIR Of shoes now and ten years
ago Why is il they are So much cheap |
er. II is because through Democratic |
agitation the duty was removed from
raw hides and Immediately the price of
leather declined This is what Demo |
cratic success means next Tuesday
cheaper necessilies-and anyone. be he
saint or sinner. who tells you differently |
says what is not true. Put your cross