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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10

Floating islands are by no means
rare, but an unusually queer one Is
located in Cranberry Lake, near Ar
den, New York. Some years ago, ID
order to keep the island from floating
down the stream, it was attached to
the mainland BY hawscr In nearly
the same manner as an ocean steamer
is tied to a dock. The old hawser
still remains tied to tree, and is the
object + much interest to visitors
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10

Roots draw enormous quantities OF
moisture from the soil, and by this
means it is discharged into the at
mosphere For example, the com
mon sunhower was found to exhale
twelve ounces Of water in twelve
hours, and an oak tree with an es-
timated number OF 700, 600 leaves
would in the same way give off some
thing like $50 tons OF water during
The five months it carries its foliage.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10

woods. The deg dashed away, and
when the robbers realized whatsufad
happened, they started In puk
firing shots at the animal as it ards
Rohen, who had been felled ID she
ground with club, erawled ts9she
side Of the read aud rubbed h stlt
until he was able 10 walk. Jus aep
the dog bounded from the q lis.
st;ll carrying tic wallet betweeng his
teeth The farmer secured the NAL.
let and ran down the road teSget
away before the thieves returned. He
was successful, and reached Shame
kin, where he had his wounds dressed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10

Workmen about to build a brick
pier for a new building in Lewiston,
Me, dug down four tintothe ground
and came upon a large fiat stone. II
pleased them to discover what they
believed would be a fine foundation
for their pier, and they went to work
building upon it. They built the
pier to height Of twelve feet, and
then were astonished to see it sink into
the earth. Investigation showed that
their fat foundation stone covered
the top Of an old well thirty feet
deep.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10
SAVED eY 4 poo.
A Farmers savings Preserved by an Intel.
ligent Spaniel

4 Farmer's Swings fres eFVell by an Intel
ligent Spaniel =
Through the sagacity OF a little
spaniel dog George Rohen, farmer
who recently moved from Chemun4
county New York, to Shamokln, Phi.
was saved the earnings Of a lifetime,
81, 100. a few nights ago Mr. Rohen
lost his way near Shamoklu and was
suddenly set upon by three masked
robbers who demanded his money.
Roheu, while struggling with the
robbers, called his spaniel dog, and
thrusting a wallet containing 50, 100
into its mouth, babe 1t go into tic
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10

In Smelling beans take off the green
ends, and when washed drain them in
a colander; put them into q pan with
plenty OF boiling water, adding salt
boil them till tender; drain in q col
ander and serve with parsley sauce.
When beans are grown large, but not
mealy, boil and blanch them; have
ready white sauce made hot; put in
the beans, and just heat them through
in it and serve immediately
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10
Yeast.

Yeast for bread-making was frst
manufactured in 1894. 1t is COM
puted that over 10000 pounds
enter into the daily bread Of the
people Of this country while triple
this amount is used il Enrone.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10

For impure or thin Blood, Weakness. Mala-
ria Neuralgia, Indigestion and Biliousness,
take Browns Iron Bitters-it gives strength,
making old persons feel young-and young
persons airnnp. nleAsant To lake.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10

aThe use Of 'Castoria is 50 universal and
It's merits so well known that i seems a work
. az supererogatiou to endorse it, Few are the
i1teljigeut families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach.
New York City.
Late Pastor Blconiugdale Reformed Church
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10

II your Back Aches, or you are all worn out,
good for nothing, it is general debility.
browns Iron Btters will cure you, mske you
strong, cleanse your liver and give you a good
appetite-tones the nerves,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10

oFFicERs-Brlinari Fl. Warnqr, presi,
d ut; job Joy Edison, Wee Pres dent; VIM.
2 bison, Secretary, John h Carmady,
1reifurrr
BIRRcroHs- John T. ARM, Charles p.
Bal ely, Charles Baum, James L. Ba bour,
J hn NJ. Clapp II. s. tumm ngs J. ) Dir-
lineton. John.Joy f son. Albert +, Fox O.
G. Green, WIN. y. Gufey. John A. Hamil on,
J hn b. La.nsr, John ont, GEORGE r.
schsier. n. H. Shea, Thomas Somerv lie,
John A, sweTe, J. :. swor stedf, George
1ra del B. #. Warner. A. A. Wilson q
.. Wine, !. ". Woodward, A. S. WORTH gton
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10

Itit human nature to hate him WHOM you
have injured.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10

Choose rather to punish your appetites
than to be punished BY them.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10

II you don't want to be letested dent be q
chronic growler.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10

This Company acts as Executor, Admins
tretor, Trustee and in all Judiciary capaci les.
Pays interest on deposits Of money subject
to check. il has Special Saving Depart-
ment, and receives deposits from dire :
ward. The fines Safe deposit Vaults mon y
and skill can prod &c.
Ron-resds nts will find tia most Interesting
place visit when they come to the National
Capt. !.
Gs-Call or write for information.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10

Ugliness has this advantage over beauty
it never fades.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10
IG !'''''!!'';:::;'I''I|'
for Infants and Children.

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, Diarrhma. Erlctation.
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes dl
gestion,
without injurious medication.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10

For several years have recommended
your Castoria, and shall always continue 70
do 50 as IL hes invariably produced beneficial
results.u
EDWIN F. PARpss, NJ D.,
"TEe Winthrop, 175th Street and nh Ave-,
New York f,ltv
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10

Beecham's Pills Instead OF sloshy minera
waters. Beecham's-no others. . cts. 3 box
Beware Of the man or woman whom 3
child wi not love.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10

TIM crrrAgn courAss, y MuasAr sTars7, NEW Yosn.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-11-10
RALTIMoRE I roToMAc RAILRoAp.

After Sunday, July >. 1898, the train
on this road win run as follows;
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1893-04-22
UNIQUE RELIGIOUS SECT.
That Worship ON ChimcOtcague
island -ThcIr Doctrine.

A special telegram from Chincoteaguc
Island To the Baltimore .imerican of the
18th inst says: A novel religious sect
exists on this island. composed mainly Of
persons who have come here from Sus.
sex County. Del. They call their organi.
cation Christ's Holy Sanctitied Church Of
Chincoteagne Island. No. |. They have
settled in the northern part of the island,
where they live Ia themselves having as
little as possible to do with the native
population. These people originally he
longed To the Methodist Episcopal
Church. from which they Withdrew and
organized society Of their own They
have built church costing about two
thousand dullais. in which they hold their
meetings every Sunday and nearly every
night in the week They claim To he
sanciitied. aud. consequently. incapable
al SHINING.
They say that all who are not sancii.
fled will he lost and that those who claim
To he Christians, hut are not sanci fled
are no better than the most hardened
sinners They haye persisten,ly refused
10 permit any of the four regularly or
dained ministers on the island TO cele
brate The rite of mairmony between any
al their followers or To bury their dead
Some time ago they applied TO Judge
Gillet. of the County Court. to grant To
one of their own members license To
celebrate marriage. The judge after con
siderable delibcration, granted the license
To one of the leaders cf this strange sect.
In granting the license. Judge Gillett
confined him To the northern part of the
island and To the people OF his own faith.
In ,heir meetings they work themselves
up into regular frenzy. jumping and
shouting till they fall exhausted on the
the floors On Sunday afternoon their
boisterous demonstrations frequently dis
iurb the exercises nj the neighborin.
Methodist Church, from which these
sanctified people Withdrew. and some of
their leaders have been hauled up before
the local justices of the peace for dis
turning religious worship. Many Of their
customs SAVIOR Of communism and social
ism, and of late they have subjected them.
selves 10 the charge of being free-love
society, or a sort of Oneida Community.
They have recently begun to see visions
and tn dream dreams.
All the men of this sect are engaged in
planting oysters on a small scale. Their
houses are all of the same fashion, being
two stories high and having only two
rooms. one below and one above. When
ever ore of their number builds house
they all assemble there and dedicate" il
in their peculiar fashion by singing and
shouting. Once they are sand 10 have
shouted the floor out Of house they
were defeating. and to have demolished
the porch Of another. They are truly n
peculiar people.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1893-04-22
STURGIS CAPTURED.
The Notorious Jesse James (Stur-
geSl Back in Jail.

About six weeks ago, ii will be remem
bered, Jesse Sturcis and his brother Nick
who were confined in Jail for disturbing
the peace of Girdleiree and assaulting
VIM. Broadwater, made break for liber-
~. Jesse managed 10 get out, but Nick
was not 81 fortunate. Since his escape
Jesse has been nj work on dredge boat
on Chesapeake Bay. Last Saturday he
arrived at Pocomoke City. got gloriously
drunk and Columbus Ellis. took him To
his (Sturgis) home near Girdletree then
Ellis drove TO snow Hill and informed
States Attorney Jones that Siurgis was
at his home. Deputy Sheriff Mock was
ordered 10 20 after him aud bring him
back TO Jail. lie started out from Snow
Hill accompanied by Captain Capper,
who is an experienced detective and was
nj one time Chief of Police of New
Jersey town. Columbus Ellis also went
with them in n Dayton wagon driven by
Mr. VIM. Mckee
Arriving at the home of Sturgis the
men jumped out of The wagon and start
ed for the house, but Jesse saw them
coming and made bolt out Of the house
aud ran for the woods. Mock and Cap
per took after him and after them came
the whole Sturgls gang. Captain Cap
per turned and faced them with Il leavel-
ed revolver, whereupnn they turned about
and flew back TO the house. While this
was Transporting Mr.. Mock was in hot
pursuit of Jesse. firing shot now and
then as warning that he meant bust
ness and intended To capture the fugative.
Captain Capper soon joined him and
they made il so warm for Jesse that he
surrendered. When they attempted to
put him in the wagon 10 start To Snow
Hill, he resisted them. hut Captain Cap
per caught hold of him and with the aid
Ot the others he was thrown in the wag-
on head first. lie then became quiet and
remaied so until about half the distance
from his home To Snow Hill had been
covered when he ieigned an excuse To get
out. hut was told he could not do so, he
then kicked and Bit his captors but was
finally quieted and the rest of the jour
ney 10 Hotel de Mock was uncventful
Jesse says that man Capper has got more
pluck than any man he has tackled for
long while.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1893-04-22
Supposed Drowning of II Lady.

spspIFooNN va v.
PoCoMoKE Cry. Nd. April l1.-News
was brought to Pocomoke City last night
Of:the probable drowning Of the wife of Mr.
Seth Bell, a prominent business man OF
Accomac county. Virginia, residing on
the POcOmoke river. about ten miles from
Pocomoke City. Mrs. Bell disappeared
from her home Friday morning, and no
trace Of her has been obtained since She
had been suffering from mental derange-
ment following an attack Of " phoid fever.
On Monday the attending physician, DIR.
Fletcher, warned the family 10 keep u
good lookout as her state was such as To
require constant watchfulness
In spite Of all the care taken Of her.
MIR. Bell, On awaking Friday morning at
o'clock. discovered that his wife was
gone and began TO make search for
her. He looked all over the house and
in the barn and stables without success
lie abandoned the search until day, when
it was found by her tracks that she had
made her way 10 the river The tracks
led to II wharf. from which, it is suppos-
ed. she must have jumped into the water
Mrs. Bell was an educated aud intelligent
woman, about thirty years of age Her
maiden name was franklin and she was
from Pennsylvania. She leaves two small
children. The Pocomoke has been drag.
ged all the way to the sound, but up to
this morning the body had not been re-
covered. She disappeared on the ebbing
of the tide and II is presumed that the
body is on the flats OF Pocomnke sound.
One of the oyster police boats will be
secured TO assist in the search.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1893-04-22
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by locol applications, as they cannot
reach tine diseased portion of the ear
There Is only one way TO cure Deafness.
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inflamed condi-
ton nf The mucous lining of the Eusiach-
ian Tube. When this tube gets infiamed
you have rumhling sound or imperfect
hearing. and when il is entirely closed
Deafness is the result. and unl.ss the in.
flammation can bc taken out and this
tube restored la its normal condition.
hearing will he DESTROYED forever: nine
cases out II ten are caused hy cafarrh,
which is nothing Int an intltmed condi-
ton of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness tcaused by catarrhl
that cannot be cured w Halls Ca'arrh
Cure Send for circulars. free
+. j. CIIENNY Il co. Toledo, q.
n Sold by Druggists. soc.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1893-04-22
POCOMOKE.

A number of our citizens were in at
tendance at the naval review at Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk this week.
Rev. and Mrs. S. 4. llobitzell, who
have been visiting friends in this place.
left for Cape Charles. Va, on Tuesday.
From there they will return to their home
in Bel Air.
Mrs. Katherine Kelley, who has been
the guest of Mrs. John ID. Long for the
past two months. returned to her home
in Wilmington. Del, on Tuesday.
|. II. Merrill returned home to day
Saturday, from a trip to Baltimore.
Mrs. Alice Milbourne, Of Cape Charles.
Va, was summoned to the bedside Of her
father this week, Mr.. Parker Trader,
who is lying critically i'll at his home IN
this place.
DIR. |. 7. COston returned home Thurs
day from trip TO Elkton. Md, and Phil
adelphia.
Rev James 5. lIowk, of the Presbyter-
ian Church attended the services Of the
New Castle Presbytery this week.
A host of invited friends gathered at
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. +. c. Polk
on Market Street Monday evening to
celebrate with them the twenty fifth ami
versary of their marriage. The house was
Illuminated from top to bottom, while
Of To N
lanterns which presented a grand appear
ance. Most of those present enjoyed
themselves in the playing of innocent
games, etc. while others sought pleasure
in other ways Refreshments were served
in abundance, after which the friends
departed for their respective homes. All
report having enjoyed themselves hughly.
We congratulate Mr.. and Mrs. Polk in
being able TO celebrate their silver we'd
ding and we hope that they may live TO
celebrate their golden wedding.
w. +. Broughton arrived home Sa,ur-
day last for short visit to his parents.
He accompanied his sister. Miss Bessie. to
Norfolk Sunday morning returning the
same day and returned to Crisfeld on
Monday to resume his duties in the drug
store of Hall & Atkinson.
W. T. Palfrey made business trip to
Philadelphia this week.
j. Wood Tull met with misfortune
one day this week at +. j. Tulrs ship
yard While cutting some pieces of
timber with broad axe the axe slipped
and cut his ankle. but we are glad to say
not seriously. lie went to Crisfieid on
Wednesday where he will remain week
or more with friends.
Rev j. l.. Mills and wife who have
been visiting friends in this place return
ed To their home IN Evansville, Md. on
Thursday. X.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1893-04-22
IRONSHIRE.

School is not very full now although
we have but one teacher. Miss Tingle
having resigned her position for the
present.
Mr.. John Collins, of Laurel. Del. who
has been visiting friends in town, for
some time left last Tuesday for his home.
Wesley is very often visited by the
young people of this place, we have an
idea that they have some attractions
there.
Mrs. Charlie Burbage and Bessie Bar
bage are verv i'll at this writing.
Mr.. 7. II. Birmingham. of New York
City. has been home visiting his parents
Mr. and Mrs. A. J Birmingham. of this
place. for some time, we will be very sor.
~ to see Mr.. Birmingham leave again.
The farmers are very busy planting
corn
We sympaihize with Mr.. Arthur Bur
bage who lost a very nice colt, a shor,
time ago.
The members of our church intend To
hold festival the 22nd of May. whit
Monday We hope they will carry on,
their intentions
We are greatly pleased with our new
minister Rev Mr. Campbell of Snow Hill.
who will preach in our church Sunday
afternoon.
Miss Lula Birmingham Of this place
has been visiting friends in Newark
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1893-04-22
Maryland Matters.

Jacob Tome, of Hartford county. slid
off his barn roof and sustained severe in
juries.
The Peach Bottom Slate Company, of
Hartford county, will place exhibits of
slate in the Maryland Building at the
Worlds Fair
All the oyster houses in Annapolis have
closed for the season except two, which
will continue open until the close of the
longing season, April ~
"Wednesday evening. April l2th MIR.
and Mrs John W Crisfield. of Princess
Anne. celebrated the fiflieih anniversary
of their marriage. A few friends assembled
to extend congratulations and offer good
wishes 10 the happy couple.
Ches,ertOwn is To have "a Savings Bank
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1893-04-22
SUBSCRIBERS NOTICE.

One Of the editors of the
MESSENGER will visit the places
named below on the days
named for the purpose Of col
lecting subscriptions
Berlin. Saturday. May s.
Pocomoke. Saturday, Mav
18th.
Stockton, Saturday. May
Goth.
Newark, Saturday May -.
All delinquent subscribers
at these towns are requested
to meet us and settle their ac-
counts. The dull season with
us and the prosperous season
with you is at hand, therefore
we insist that your accounts
be settled.
PuRNEIL & VINCENT.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1893-04-22
BERLIN.

The citizens of Berlin would he delight
ed Ia see the streets of the town and
vicinity levclcd up. The proper thing to
do will be Ia get II surveyor 10 put his
level ON them, so they could be graded
and drained. Will our town fathers please
take notice.
Mr.. a. +. Powell will soon have his
new dwelling on Main Street assuming
house-like proportion. Al. has large
number of men employed and is driving
things, as is his usual custom in every
thing he undertakes
Mr.. David J. Adkins has made an addi-
ton TO his already comfortable house and
has beautified the same with coat Of
paint. Will some Of our people follow
suit IN the matter of painting their dwell
ings: Strangers would take much more
kindly TO Berlin il the painters were kept
busy for awhile in her borders.
Rev. Charles A. Walker and wife at
tended Presbytery this week at Elkton.
H. F. lIarmonson left for Philadelphia
on Wednesday to purchas. another car
load OF horses and mules. This makes the
third or fourth car load this spring
The Sunday School convention OF the
New Castle Presbytery will meet in
Berlin at the Presbyterian Church the
2nd Of May. Quite number of delegates
will he present, and we trust new life will
be infused into this most important work
in our midst. Don't fail To attend its
session all you who are interested in this
good work.
4 large flag can now be seen waving
over the building of the Berlin VeeEer
Works. The men at the head of this
institution are patriots as well as men Of
push and pluck.
Mr.. Edward 5. Furbush has been visi-
ting the northern cities this week.
Mr.. Clayton J. Purnell stopped in town
on Monday on his way from a short visit
TO Ocean City. Mr.. Purnell is candidate
for Judge and we trust that Worcester
may be ST. fortunate as TO see this talent
ed lawyer and most honorable gentlemen
elevated to the high position to which he
aspires Our county has been without a
Judge for a long time and the people, as
well as the legal fraternity, will use all
onorable means TO secure Mr. Purnelrs
nomination and election this Fall
One of the editors of the MESSENGER
will be IN Berlin Saturday May 9th, for
the purpose of collecting subscriptions.
BE sure and NEE, us at lIarmonson's.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1893-04-22
Eastern Shore Kissing.

Normal school girls close their dreamy eyes
When invited to osculate:
And let the vandal steal the kiss.
Though they really find it firstratc.
The Marion girl, the pride of the State.
In her clinging and soulful way.
Ahsorbs it all with ycarning ycarn.
As big as a ton Of hay.
The Princess Anne girl rcmoveth her specs,
And frcczeth her face with smile:
Then sticks out her lips like an open book.
And chcwcth her lips meanwhile.
The Asbnry girl gets a grip on herself.
As she carefully takes of her hat;
And she grabs the prize in a frightened way,
Like n terrier shaking rat.
The Pocomokc girl says never word.
And you'd think she was rather tame.
With her pratical views OF the matter in hand
Iiut she gets there just the same.
The onancock girl. creature dcvinc.
Whether wife or widow miss.
Looks into your eyes with starit orbs.
And puts her whole soul in her kiss
The Cambridge girl. so gentle and grand,
Lets her lips meet the coming kiss
With rapturous warmth: and the youthful
souls
Float away ON Il sea of bliss.
The Salisbury girl neither signs nor pines,
Nor acts in a manner rude:
But she goes about kissing in a busincss-lik,
way
That catches the average dude.
The Centrevillc girl bows her stately head
And she fixes her stylish lips
In Arm. hard way, and lets them go
In spasmodic little ships.
The Easton girl will at first refuse.
Just 10 get you To insist and plead.
But when she finally gives her consent.
Her kiss, you'll confess. takes the lead.
The Snow Hill maiden pure and sweet.
On this oscuating business is great.
She Fuckers her lips fer the sweetest sips.
And calmly awaits her fate.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1893-04-22

Rev. Cornelius Gillespie. president o:
Gonzoga College, Washington Rev. J
II. Richards, president of Georgetown
College Rev. John a Morgan, presi-
dent of Loyola College, and Rev Thomas
J. Campbell, provincial of the Society OF
Jesus OF New York and Maryland. have
returned from Ocean City, where they
were hooking for site for summer re-
treat where the priests connected with
their respective colleges and orders can
go for recreation during the heated sea
son. No selection has yet been made.