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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-05-06

A pair oftights four ounce in weight,
A nine ounce skirt of gauze,
A pair of slippers, bare four ounce,
That mans attention draws,
An eight ounce bodice cut full low
To moralist's distress,
Add these and you can tell the weight
OF a ballet dancers dress.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Final arrangements for the Sale
of Tickets via. the
II. q q. ls. R

For the benefit of those desiring to at
tend the Worlds FAIR the Baltimore Il
Ohio Railroad will sell Excursion tickets
To Chicago and return. at all stations on
its line. at low rates. Tickets will be on
sale until November lst. and will be valid
for return journey until November 18th.
1898. They provide for reduction of 20
per cent. below regular rates These
tickets will he valid only for continuous
journey. Tickets at higher rates will be
sold that will permit holders TO stop over
nj Baltimore. Washington, or any other
point, going and returning.
Besides the opportunity Of visiting
Washington, privilege afforded by no
other route, tourists via the Baltimore *
Ohio Railroad will traverse the historic
Potomac Valley the theatre of the war
between the States. Al Cumberland they
will he offered a choice of routes, via
Pittsburgh. or across the Allegheny
mountains. 5000 feet above the level Of
the sea and via Deer Park and Oakland,
the famous summer resorts. The scenery
along the Baltimore & Ohio route is the
most picturesque in America. Pullman
accommodations may be reserved in ad-
vance Of journey For rates and informa-
tion applyio !. Y. Bratten, B. & o. r. II
Baltimore, Md
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06
SII.333. 40 Worth of Sheep.

Mr. Asher Richardson formerly of near
Snow Hill, who is now one of the most
prosperous farmers of Texas. made one
of the largest shipments of sheep To
Chicago last month ever known To have
been consigned by one person. A dispatch
from Cotulla, Texas, to one of the Chicago
papers says A train load. comprising
fourteen double deck cars, of the largest
and fattest sheep ever shipped over the
international and Great Northern rail
way passed here yesterday from Encinal,
consigned 10 the Evans -Snider- Buel com
pany. Chicago. Illinois. The load contains
30S0 head and is the property of Mr..
Asher Richardson. n wealthy ranchman.
resident of San Antonio and son-in-law
of the late Capt. William Votaw. whose
family also reside there. Mr. Richardson
exhibited To your correspondent the
account of sales just now received by him
from the firm named above, of similar
train load of sheep. though not so large
nor as fat, which Melted him $3GS per
head. being 81 ,:,544O for the lot, and he
says he will realize handsome advance
on thess figures from the load now in
transit. Mr.. Richardson also Informed
the writer that March lambing" in his
flocks was the most prolific he has ever
known and the percentage saved the
largest. il being ninety seven, whilst the
increase in his goat herds this spring
yielded the enormous percentage of one
hundred aud forty-four, twins. he said,
heing numerous aud iriplets by no means
uncommon.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06
POCOMOKE.

+. w. Veasey is visiting friends in Bal.
iimore this week.
Miss Lcta McNielly. who has been visi-
ting her aunt, Mrs. ID. J. Gordon. of this
place. for the past month. returned TO her
home in SeafOrd, Del. last week.
The family of the late Parker Trader
have gone TO Cape Charles TO reside.
Edward +. & Norwood Lambden. Of
Baltimore. accompanied by their sister.
Miss Rena. have been visiting their moth
er here.
The Epworth League Of Salem NJ +.
Church held sOciaLle at the residence
Of Mrs. T.. II. Pritcheit on Thursday
evening.
4 ten minutes sermon to children IN
the Baptist Church tomorrow afternoon
at 4.15 o'clock, by the Pastor. Subject
"A Hard Bed but Pleasant Dream
Richard Hall. of New York, is mere on
visit 10 his family.
Adam Forepanghs Circus is TO show
here tomorrow (Friday.)
The Sacrement of the Lords Supper
will be celebrated in the NJ. +. Church
Sunday morning.
Lewis Stevenson went 10 Baltimore on
Monday in quest of employment.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06

WilmOrc's New Analytical Ref
crence Bible.

This new and superb volume of over
2.2OO pages recently brought out by J. A..
WIlmorc & Co, New York, is unques-
tionably the most ingenious and cOnven-
lent book for the popular study of the
word of God ever published. 1t contains
the authorized version with marginal
and analytical references comprehen-
sive Bible helps arranged in alphabetical
order, with maps and engravings a COM
plete analysis of the Bible, with alpha
betical index of subjects; and crudens
concordance. In the analytical portion
of the work. which follows the compre-
hensive helps, all the subjects treated
IN the Bible are distributed under proper
headings with the proof text bearing
upon each carefully collated, and TO which
the reader is conducted by analytical rel
erences ingeniously coniriyed and accu-
rately placed. M other book gives so
much information about the Bible and So
much assistance in its study. II immedi.
ately puts us into possession of the great
truths of the Bible in the clearest and
most comprehensive manner and thus
takes its place among those time saving
appliances which the press Of modern life
makes so necessary Ia all Bible students
II has received the highest commenda.
iions from distinguished divines all over
the land.
Below will be found the testimonials
of noted local divines:
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
Although the canvasser for Wilmore's
New Analytical Reference Bible is per-
sonally unknown TO me, yet il is impOssi-
bile for him To misrepresent the virtues of
the work. know its authors by reputa-
tion and have sufficiently examined the
work Ia be able to heartily recommend il
To all who would inielligently and accu-
rately study The Bible II is comprehen-
sIvc in conception and exhaustive in exc
cuiion and does not burden the reader
with host of conflicting theories OF in
terpreiatIon.-Q l.. MORROW.
Anything that helps 10 n clearer under
standing of the mysteries of the Bible is
a precious boon. | believe that Wilmor's
New Analytical Reference Billie meets a
n long felt want in the field of Bible study,
and commend il to those who are eager
for the light.-R. T. CoURsEY.
II is also recommended by Rev ID. B.
Fitzgerald.
For sale by our Mr.. ". 5. Carter, who
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j. A. WILLMORE & co, NY.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06
STOCKTON.

Mr. Charles T.. Pruiii. who was i'll at
his home in Snow Hill last week. return.
ed 10 his place of business here Wednes-
day.
We are very glad To have Mrs Thns
Price in our midst again and to see her
looking so well.
Our old friend. Mr.. Glenmore Hack, of
Los Angeles. Cal. surprised his friends
in tins town by dropping in upon them
suddenly, Wednesday last. All were ex-
ceedingly glad 10 see Mr.. Hack again.
and time seems 10 have dealt gently with
HIM in his new home during the past
five years.
Mr.. Clarence Powell Of Pocomoke City,
visited Stockton Sunday.
Died. April 22nd at her home in Porter
vile. Mrs Webb an aged lady. Funeral
services were conducted in the NJ. T.
Church by Rev Mr.. Given. and her re-
mains laid to rest in the NJ. p. Cemetery.
Mrs. Sallic Smith is visiting friends at
Bay View, Va.
Prof. CALVIN B. Taylor paid us visit
Tuesday.
Mrs l.. ]. Houston attended the Pres
byterian Sunday School Convention
which met in Berlin this week.
The Y T. $. G. f. held a sociable at the
residence of Capt. l.. J. Houston. last
Friday evening. A goodly number were
present. At 1890 y. M, the mysterious
parcels, carried by each active member IN
the Christian Endeavor Society were sold
and brought satisfactory prices. One
gentleman present seemed determined 10
purchase packages sufficient TO extend 10
California. II was quite pleasant sight
when at last all were costly seated en-
joying the rpast. The young people
then introduced various innocent and
old fashioned games which were much
enjOyed until good nights" were ex-
changed. The proceeds realized will lie
used 10 benefit the church.
Mrs. z. p. Wharton is spending some
time i'm Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06
Order Nisi.
Catherine Day, by Benjamin T. Par
sons, her next friend

Catherine Day, by Benjamin 7. Par
sons, her next friend
VS..
Philip Day ct. al.
In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County in Equity No. 1926 May
Term, 1893 to wit May 1st 1893.
ORDERED, that the sale made and
reported by Benjamin T. Parsons
Trustee. for the sale of the real estate
in the above cause be ratified and con-
firmed, unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the 29th
day Of May inst, provided a copy of
this order be inserted in some news
paper printed in Worcester County,
once in each of three successive weeks
before the said 10Th day of May in the
year Eighteen Hundred and Ninety
three.
The report states the amount Of
sales to he 1926 90.
FRANcIs HENRY PuRSELI., Clerk.
True Copy,
Test: FRANcIs HENRY PURSELL, Clerk.
may 6 st.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06
Mary's Lamb-NeW.

Mary had a little lamb, its fleece was white as
snow.
II stravrd away ono summer day where lambs
should never 20:
Then Mary sat down and tears strcamcd from
her pretty eyes:
She never found her lamb because she did not
advertise.
And Mary had "A brother John who kept a vii.
lage store.
lie sat down and smoked his pipe. and watched
the open door.
And as the people passed along. and did not
stop to buy.
John still sat down and smoked his pipe. and
blinked his sleepy eye
And so the sheriff closed him out. hut still he
fingered near
And Mary came TO drop with him a sympathetic
tear
How is 1t. sister that these other merchants
here
Sell all their goods and pay their hills. and
thrive from year TO ycar.
Remembering now her own bad luck, the little
maid replies:
These other fellows got there. in THE MIS-
sESGER they advertise.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06
WILSON x COLLINS. Attorneys-at-Iaw
Notice to Creditors.

Snow Hit, MD., May 9th, 1898.
The Creditors Of John v. Gillaspy
are hereby notified that the said Gil
laspy has applied to the Circuit
Court for Worcester County, for the
benefit of the InsOlvent Laws of the
State of Maryland AMI that proceed
ings in Insolvency in relation to his
estate are now pending and that The
creditors of the said Gillaspy are re.
quested to appear at the Court House.
in Snow Hill in the County of Wor-
cester and State of Maryland. or
Thursday, the llth, day of May, \.
d., 1888, at the hour of 1, o'clock p.
M, to choose Permanent Trustee
for the estate of the said Gillaspy.
OLIVER ID. COLLINS,
Preliminary Trustee.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06
"A Healthy Stomach Is Cholera
Proof"

Says an eminent English physician.
The writer of the letter adduces past NOR
tenn examinations of cholera victims at
st. Petersburg as proving the existence
in most cases Of old standing indigestion.
lie sums up the results of his observations
thus at is not too much to say that heal
thy siomachs are cholera proof Humanity
speaking, none need catch the disease
unless they like" This being so. it sta nds
every one in hand To get a bottle of DIR.
Deane's Dyspepsia Pills at once. as there
is no better medicine in the market 10
cure indigestion and dyspepsia then II
cholera visits US il need not be feared
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06

Mary who charmeduswith her warb-
lings and supplied splendid material for
the dreams of Eastern Shore romance
When voungster believed the PENN
sula lassies the choicest of the universe.
and. after many wanderings, gravitaied
back and proved my faith by my works
And now, were il all To he gone over
again-the bushes and the smiles, the
hopes and fears. the palpitaiions and the
plightings-l am sure that History would
repeat itself and himself and herself
l.. i. BowEN.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06

AT meeting of Sinepuxent Lodge
A. +. Il A. VI. of Snow Hill, on Thursday
evening. WOrshipful Master William NJ.
Vincent was elected representative to the
Grand Lodge. which meets in Baltimore
May 9th William =. Wilson, Secretary.
will also attend
The first Quarterly Conference Of
the present Conference year, will he held
in the Newark NJ +. Church on next
Wednesday. May 10Th. at 10 a. IN. The
representatives from the three churches
constituting the Newark Circuit are
invited 10 he present.
-Messrs p d. Coiiingham & Co offer
To the ladies of Worcester something
desirable in the way of ready mixed
Enamel Paint for interior decoration
Any lady can apply il with Ease and
brighten up the woodwork furniture.
old vases. brio -brac. etc. Sixteen beauti-
ful colors io select from.
In reply 10 the question "who is
good :" member of the infant class of
Snow Hill NJ. +. Sunday-scho yelled
out Il know Mr. George Bratten and
Mr. Van Payne Mr. Bratten was former
ly Superintendent of the school and the
children are very much attached Ia him.
Mr.. Payne is our popular confectioner
and of conrse the little tots are all his
friends.
Nut culture is attracting attention on
this peninsula. An experimenter in the
lower part of Delaware has been success
full with English walnuts. and another
has one hundred japanese chcstnuts that
haye just come into bearing and has
recently set out five hundred more lie is
also experimenting with Persian, jap
anese and English walnuis. pecan and
hazel nuts. having in all six acres of nut
bearing trees.
The strawberry fields are looking
beautiful in their green foliage and
whitened blossoms. and the prospects for
an abundant yield were never more prom
ising. From the most reliable reports we
can gather, The strawberry crop of wicom-
leo this season will be the largest by far
ever known in the history of the country.
The acreage is nearly double what il ever
was before. There are several very exten-
sive growers in this county. among them
being Mr.. Edward White. of Wilton. who
has 81 acres at home. and is interested
besides IN % acres in various sections OF
the county. Hicomico Ncrs.
MIR William NJ Richardson. notice of
whose illness has been mentioned in
these columns. died Mt his home in this
town last Wednesday afternoon. Several
years ago Mr.. Richardson. was compelled
To abandon his trade Of carpeniering by
reason of bad health. Ia seek other EN-.
ployment. lie then engaged in the hard
ware business at which he was quite sue
cessful. Owing TO continued i'll health.
however. he had to dispose of this busi-
ness. which he did last fall 10 Mcssrs.
Hnrlock Il Hurlock, since which time
Mr.. Richardson has been continuously
confined 10 his room lie was a victim
of consumption te which he finally sue
cumbed He was truly long aud patient
suffer He leaves vile and six children
10 mourn their loss His remains were
inferred in the PRESBYTERIAN Church yard
yesterday afternoon at ( o'clock by the
side of his mother His wife and chill
dren have the sincere sympathy of the
entire community.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06
Business Locals.

100 Bushels of Silver Hull Buck
wheat, for sale by J. +. Holland, Milford,
Del.
100 Bushels Of Scarlet Top Glover
Seed for sale by J. 4. Holland, Milford,
Del
Use Whiitermour's Dandy Dressing
for Russia and all Russit Shoes. Sold by
b. I. Truitt.
500 Bushels of Michigan Early Kose
potatoes, pure stock. for sale nj wholesale
or retail, by J. +. Holland, Milford, Del.
800 Gross MASON'S porcelain. lined
top Fruit Jars for sale by Joseph f. Hol-
land. Milford. Del. ap22.st.
Slippers and Shoes in abundance for
Ladies and Children at B. T. TRUTHS
who carries a larger stock in this line
than any other merchant in town.
Just Received-A choice lot of Penn
sylvanis well cured hay. For sale cheap
by the ton or in smaller quantities. s.
II. Wilson.
Il have the most complete line of
Mems. Boys and Childrens clothing that
have ever had and prices lower than
ever for first class goods. II will more
than pay you Ia examine my stock before
buying your Spring Suit. Respectfully,
B. 7. Truitt.
i have just received my Straw hats
for the Spring and Summer. and the
styles are very pretty. You should have
one Of them before they have all been
picked over Those who buy early always
get the best styles. B. 7. Truitt.
"A wolf IN sleeps clothing"-the
substitute offered hy the cutter" as being
just as good as Ayers Sarsaparilla If You
don't want Ia he bitten, insist upon
having Ayers Sarsaparilla, even If il is a
little dearcr. Depend on il, it will be
cheaper for you in the end
All who owe State and County taxes
for the 1890 and 1891 are warned to pay
them on or before May 23d. If not paid
by that time shall proceed to have said
property surveyed and will then imme-
diaiely offer for sale and the owners will
have TO pay the expense of surveying,
serving notices. advertising. and all other
costs in addition to taxes. mean what
say and now give YOU fair warning.
JAMES ii. LOCKERMAN,
Late Sheriff
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06
WILSON COLLINS. Attorneys-at-Law.
InsoIvent'S Notice to Creditors.
John V. Gillaspy
VS..
His Creditors.

His Creditors.
In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, January Term, 1885, to wit
May lst 1893.
The petition of John Y. Gillaspy
with the schedule and affidavit having
been read and considered, |, Francis
Henry Purnell, Clerk of the Circuit
Court for Worcester County, do there
upon appoint Oliver d. Collins, Pre-
liminary Trustee for the benefit of the
said petitioner and his creditors and
direct that he give bond to the State
of Maryland conditioned for the faith
full discharge of his trust in the penal
ty of four thousand dollars, with secur-
tiles to be approved by me, and | do
further order the said petitioner to
appear before the Circuit Court for
Worcester County on the first Tues
day after the third Monday in July to
answer such interrogatories and allie
cations as his creditors, endorsers or
sureties may propose or allege against
him and that he give at least forty
days notice thereof to his creditors.
which said notice shall be published
weekly for period of forty days by
inserting a copy Of this order in a
newspaper printed in Worcester Coun-
ty once week for the said period of
forty days.
FRANCIS HENRY PUENELL, Clerk
True Copy,
Test: FRANCIS HENRY PURNELL, Clerk.
may 6-6t.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06
The Captain Speaks.
NaNV" EHTIsIss s"EIsi W.T. 'If To-
Dr. s. Il. MnrSLnN.

tNO" .hD.s 'us iCs'p
Dr. $. II. Marshall.
DEAR SIR-The policy of 81 900 you
placed on the life Of my her-in-law.
Stephen VanCleef about six months ago.
was paid to his widow this week II is
solely due TO your generosity that she is
now endowed with this great aid at this
time of her sad affiiction. and as her
broiher-in law as well as your friend.
think il but due you, that should take
pleasure in expressing 10 you my heart
felt thanks for the noble part yon have
played on the stage of this terrestrial life
and the heroic aid you have been the
means of giving my sister-in-law Mrs.
Georgeanna VanCleef am now carry
ing 5000 in the Mutual Life Insurance
Co. of New York. of which you are now
agent. and unhesitatingly | recommend
you and your grand old Company 10 all
those who desire 10 protect themselves
and families am
Yours fraternally.
&. :. CArPER.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06
SHOE NEWS.
All the NObby Styles in
both Black and Tan
OXFORD'S.

Ladies IAN Oxford ties very neat a
$l00.
Ladies ian Oxford tie Hand turned,
only $l.25
Ladies Paris Kid Black Hand tnrncd,
London toe, $3.50.
Ladies Black Kid Patent tip and patent
trims $l.00.
Ladies Black and very neat patent TIP
ej
Misses in Red tan and Back all prices
Children's shoes of all grades and col
Ors.
Mems Butchers aud low cut in Black
and tan at astonishingly low figures. We
have complete line of all kinds of shoes
and our sales tell the news of their quail.
". We would like TO show them 10 YOU
whether you are in need of any or not.
Lamps ON Thursday Next.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06

We have several communications in
the office which are unavOidably crowded
out of this issue on account Of a press Of
advertising. We shall have more room
and more reading matter next week. as
several large advertising contracts will
then expire.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06
PROMPT Settlement.

The .Etna Life Insurance COMPANY, of
Hartford. Conn, has handed ITS check
for 81 ,OG0 To Mrs GeOrganna Van Clecf,
in settlement Of the policy which her late
husband, Stephen :. Van Cleef. carried
in the Company for that amount The
policy was issucd October 18th, 1892
only five months before the death of Mr..
Van Cleef The proofs of death were
received nj the home Office of the Com
pany April 18th. and the check was issu-
ed April Goth. This prompt and business
like method of dealing with the public is
in accordance with the high reputation
the Company has maintained during the
past forty years, and should carry its
lesson with il.
The .Etna Life has been long and IA
vOrably known on the Eastern Shore of
Maryland. having paid many hundred
thousand dollars in this State
II numbers among its friends and pa
irons some of the hest men of Worcester
County.
The Company is beyond doubt one of
the safest and most reliable in the coun-
try. and does actually give its patrons
lower rates and larger dividends than its
competitors. II writes only straightfor-
ward and honest policies. and does not
cOuntcnance the "Tontine" or other pool
ing schemes so much in vogue to-day.
We no of nothing that is more impor-
tant than tO get insured. but before you
insure get the plans and rates Of the
.Etna Life and you will save money by it,
Mr.. Van CleeTs policy was paid by Mr.
+. w. lleisse the Special Agent who has
charge of the Eastern Shore. the local
agency which was formerly in the hands
of DR. :. X. Marshall having discontinued
Mr.. lIeisse will lie glad 10 furnish any
information you may desire. His Office
is Room Bank of Baltimore Building
Baltimore, Md. Send him your name
age and Post Office Address.
SPENCE. +. OsMD.. May End, 1893
h. ". UieSsc. Esq. .Spccim .igent, Etna
Life Insurance Company.
DEAR SIR Il am this day in receipt of
check for One Thousand Dollars in pay
ment of the policy on the life of my hus-
band, Stephen ;. Van Clecf, who died
March Goth last.
| thank you for the promptness with
which this matter was settled. and wish
ing you success in your worthy enter
piisc. | am. Yours truly.
Mrs. GEORGEANNA VAN CLEEF.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06
Official Paper of Worcester Co.

Authorized by the County Com
missiOners to do all the County
Printing for 1S92-03. Has the
largest bona fide circulation of
any newspaper published i'm WOr-
cestcr County and can prove 1t.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06
A Fair Trial.

DIR. Deane. Caiskill. n. Y.-Allow me
10 thank You for the great good your
Dyspepsia Pills have done me. They are
an excellent remedy, for after giving
them fair trial was cured of my indi-
gestion. w. II. Wheatley, Wyoming. Del.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06

Ladies'. ask tor Gilt Edge, oil shoe
dressing, which is without "A doubt the
finest dressing IN the world for Ladies
shoes. Price 20c. bottle. Sold by b. T.
Truitt.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06
R. R. CORSON,
REALESTATE BROKER
sl5 sMEpE 81. NORRIsTnMN. "a.

Having been established - years. and want
some good farms in Maryland TO sell. Money
loaned on first mortgages Terms reasonable.
Can give No. refhrcnbcS. Have good busi-
ness openings for sale in Philais lphia and
other cities. X. Il. CARSON.
IN 2j-:,n. Lock Box ~ \orristown. Pa.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-06
Seed Potatoes.

White Star. Beauty Of HebIon. Michi
gan Pride. Delaware Burbands. for Sale
by J. f. HOLLAND. Milford, Del.
apl 22.St
The Helena independent., 1893-08-20

Tested the U S. Government and issued to the
entire u. S Army for all camp and outdoor cooking
Nearly 1000 the u s Army to-day, and 1t has the
official endorsement Of every Regiment in the Army.
Made in rcquired cooks any
thing quick and WELL No Stove dirt smoke; or choppng OF
wood Burns any fuel grass anything NO Smg OF waiting
to heat COOL packs easily for carry ing anywhere
Especially invaluable for all huntng sing aud sporting outfits
Armies, National Gauds For further particulars address