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Democratic messenger., 1894-04-07
POCOMOKE.

The New Castle Presbytery will
convene in Pitts Creek Presbyterian
Church of this town on the 18th and
18th of April.
William Dale was elected Mayor
of Pocomoke and Elijah Schooltield,
Councilman in the election held in
this town Tuesday.
Mrs w. +. King took the steamer
Pocomoke on Monday for Baltimore
where she will spend some time with
friends and relatives.
Miss Berthe Tull of this place, has
accepted position in the branch
millinery establishment of Mrs b. o.
Payne, at Dover, Del.
5. b. Hall, who was taken suddenly
i'll at his home on Market Street last
week, we are glad TO say, is something
better at this writing.
We are sorry To note the death of
Mrs. Ross. wife Of Mr. Frank Ross.
who died on Wednesday at her home
on Walnut Street, from an attack OF
La Grippe.
Prof Goshaun, the great mind read
er and mental telegrapher, appeared
in our town last week and gave an
exhibition in Wilkinson'S Hall Thurs
day evening.
We understand that our old friend
Calvin H. Long will move his family
to this town sometime soon and will
occupy the dwelling of +. J. Duer on
Second street.
There will be preaching at Salem
NJ. T.. Church tomorrow morning
and evening at the usual hours, by
the pastor, Rev. +. G. MacNichol, who
returned home Friday.
a special train was run from Cape
Charles To Delmar on Sunday last To
convey the friends and relatives of l..
W. Downing brakeman on \. y. T.
Il \. X. Il. who was killed at Mapps-
burg Station, Va. last Thursday
while attempting to couple cars.
\ surprise party was given at the
home of Miss Mollie Barnes near this
town on Friday evening last Among
those present we mention Misses Ethel
Polk. Maggie Lucas, BERTHE Stevenson
and Nan Barnes. Messrs. c. Polk,
Norman ColbOurn and Paul Young.
At about IL o'clock Wednesday
morning our citizens were attracted
by the crying of fire. 1t was not long
before most of us were present at
what might have been serious CON
flagration but by the skillful work of
our fire department it was confined to
one house only, it being the residence
of Mr.. John Melvin. lie saved but
little of his household goods.
Democratic messenger., 1894-04-07
STOCKTON.

Mr.. Edward +. Duer is in Pocomoke
this week building porch To his resi-
dence
\ number Of our citizens attended
Captain Capper's sale at Public Land
ing on Wednesday.
Mr. w. q. Payne is having built II
cook room to his already neat and
comfortably arranged dwelling.
We are sorry To report Mrs. +. +.
Wharton as being quite sick We
wish for her speedy recovery.
Mrs William Nottingham. nee Bur
bage, of Cape Charles, Va, is visiting
her mother, Mrs. John ii. Burbage.
y number of our young ladies' and
gentlemen enjoyed an oyster roast on
Saturday last ut Georges Island Land
ing.
Capt. l.. J. Houston has been so
over-run with orders nj his mill for
flooring that he was compelled to run
on Thursday last until 10 o'elo,k at
night.
Married, at the NJ. +. Parsonage,
on Tuesday evening Of this week. by
the Rev. Thomas n. Given, Mr.. Henry
Mason. of Stockton. Md. to Miss Alice
Bowdoin of Chincoteague, Va.
Mr.. VIM. III. Watson left on Tues
day morning tor Georgetown, ID. C.. /,
attend the NJ. Z. Conference which is in
session this week. MIR. Watson goes as
a delegate from the Poricrsville NJ. Z.
church.
Mr.. George Ellis, OF Greenbackville,
Va, was in town on Monday and while
here traded horses with Messrs. u. p.
Wharton and DIR. John T. Parker
Both Of them are very well pleased
with their trades.
Rev. Thomas n. Given and family
left for Millsboro. Del, on Thursday
where he was sent by the NJ +. Con-
ference. We wish the Reverend much
success in his new field, and regret very
much to part with him and family.
Mr.. o. ID. Foulk's two sons and
daughter arrived in Stockton about ten
days ago and have taken charge Of the
property recently purchased Of Mrs
Jennie Jones, situated below Stockton
and near Georges Island Landing
Mr.. Foulks. .Jr, will attend To cult
waiting the land until the arrival of
Mr.. and Mrs. Foulks. which will he
in the near future. We welcome the
above named parties and wish for them
success in their new home Mr.
Foulks, Sr., is now engaged in business
in Miliville. n. u, where he has
resided for some time.
Democratic messenger., 1894-04-07
a Great Circus

lIunting's railroad circus, museum,
and menagerie are highly entertaining;
they were the center of attention on
Monday last, and attracted two I'M
mense audiences, absolutely filling the
large tents. The superior splendor OF
this really first class organization re-
fleets much credit upon lis progenitor,
Mr. Hunting, and amuses, entrances,
ediiies. and educates the vast muItitudes
who daily crowd lis tented temples
The numerous features are of a very
superior order, and meet with the appro
baton of all, as the route of this very
popular show throughout the state has
been one vast series OF multitudes. The
entertainment is first-class. and fully
deservin: OF the immense good will
which seems to follow in its footsteps
Meadville. Pa, Tribune and Republic
cdn.
Democratic messenger., 1894-04-07
GIRDLETREE.

Mr.. John Bishop is visiting friends
IN town.
The Misses Sallie Hancock and
Blanche Selby, of Greenbackville were
visitors here last Monday.
King. valuable and favorite horse
Of Scarborough X Bros, is very sick
at tins writing.
Rev. j. ID. Reese and family left
here Wednesday for their future home
at Grape, Nd.
Mr.. Henry Rowley, one of our en-
terprising young men left here few
days ago for Philadelphia, where he
will secure situation.
Scarborough 4 Jones have purchas
ed library, which will be placed nj
the disposal of their customers.
Any one else wishing reading mat
ter can have these books at the rate:
of DC per week.
Democratic messenger., 1894-04-07
Personal Mentions.

Mrs. DIR. Truitt was visitor Ia
Snow Hill, this week.
MIR. Edward Wharton was in town
on Sunday and Monday.
MIR. Laban Quillen, Of Berlin.
was in Snow Hill OH Tuesday.
William e. Franklin of Berlin,
was in Snow Hill on Monday.
Mrs. John White returned home
from visit to Baltimore on Saturday
Mr.. Henry Burbage, Of Stockton.
was visitor to Snow Hill on Monday.
Mr.. Clay Burbage spent several
DAYS in Baltimore this week buying
goods.
Mr.. l.. Edward Boehm returned
home from visit To Baltimore on
Wednesday.
Our Deputy Postmaster is fond
of fried oysters, especially when Miss
Annie cooks them.
Mr. Frank Battle. of Baltimore,
paid a visit To Snow Hill Saturday
remaining over Sunday.
-Messrs. B. l.. Gillis and Elmer
Williams, of Salisbury. spent last Sun
day with friends in town.
Mrs. James Clogg. of Pocomoke
City, has been the guest Of her father,
Stephen Mason. this week.
Miss Mamie Wharton, Of Stock
ton. and Miss Priscie ul~hur, OF Bal
timore, have been the guests ot the
Misses Smith.
Miss Jennie Grey. Of Cedartown.
who has been visiting her brother, Mr..
Edward CIR nj Pocomoke, returned
home last : 'ss day.
Democratic messenger., 1894-04-07
SPENCE.

Our school is in tlourishing condi-
tioa under the influence of Miss Julia
+. Bratten.
Miss Annie Pennewill. daughter OF
Captain Pennewill, who has been con-
fined to her bed with severe attack of
the grip. is now recovering.
Mr.. Sidney L. Trader i the welcome
parent Of bouncing boy.
Miss Vera Summons spent last sun
day with her grandparents.
We are glad to receive Rev. james
X. Campbell back again for the next
year.
Miss Mabel Mes>ick who has been
visiting Pitt>ville returned home last
Monday.
Mrs. Charles Trader and daughter,
Grace, spent last Sunday with Mrs.
Traders parents.
If reports are true there will be a
wedding here soon.
Democratic messenger., 1894-04-07

Snow HIll, Nh. April 2d. 1894.
Editors Of D,moc'utic MeSSenger-
In Justice tn Others and to ourselves,
permit me To say. that while it is true
that Mrs. Matthews and myself are
fond of flowers, and take pleasure in
culiivating them. yet. we would prefer
never to have flower to having per-
sons, who are as honest and honorable
as any in this community, entertain,
Tor one moment, the thought that they
we're suspected of stealing them. 80
far Us the trespasses that have been
made upon our fiower-bedsa concern
ed we know who the trespas>ers were,
and they were in no manner connected
with the steamboat. /. L. MATTHEWS.
Democratic messenger., 1894-04-07

MoNpAY's Baltimore American pays
this deserved compliment to Worces-
ler's dist nguished Senator: Colonel
Smith has added greatly this winter
to his already very Aattering popular
ity. lie has made an admirable pre-
siding officer in the Senate-courteous
and afiable, yet dignified and firm at
all times Few men in public life are
more generally liked or more thorough
ly respected. In the next gubernatorial
contest, therefore, it seems only natural
that his friends should consider him a
very prominent and important factor.
Democratic messenger., 1894-04-07

TEA MuFrINs.-Two scant measur-
ing cupfulIs of flour, three tablespoon
fulls of Royal Baking Powder, salt,
and one tablespoonful of sugar Stir
these together and add one full cup
of milk, stirring round and round
Lastly add two tablespoonfulls OF
melted lard and butter. About one
rounding tablespoonful will make two
when melted Put into gem pans. have
the oven not too hot at first, and in.
crease the heat as they bake. Bake
abou. 25 minutes.
Democratic messenger., 1894-04-07
Notice of Examination.

Examinations for teachers will be
held in Snow Hill ON June 18th and
l4th; and for colord teachers in Berlin
April 24th.
All teachers whose certificates have
expired and those who wish TO secure
positions as teachers in the Public
Schools Of Worcester Co. mnst BE- pres
em and pass the examinations on the
alove dates.
CALVIN B. TAYLOR, tx.
Democratic messenger., 1894-04-07

gN This paper has the largest cireuia-
tion of any paper la Worcester County.
aud o. the official Daper of the County.
Democratic messenger., 1894-04-07

The Prcsbytcrians Of Pocomoke,
have purchased a new pipe organ and
on Monday April 9th, will give an
organ recital of choice selections from
Baiisie. Gavotte. Tours. Clarke. Han
del and Thomas. They have secured
the services Of Miss Minnia ID. Hill,
who comes To them highly recon-
mended as II brilliant performer and
Il graduate with high honors Of
the Peabody Conservatory of Music.
The Church Choir will add to the
program seven vocal numbers accom-
panied by Miss Hill. The proceeds
of the entertainment will be used Ia
help pay for the organ. Admission
- cents.
The suit of the Seaside Canning
Co.. of Berlin. ". the Lion Insurance
60, of England, and the New York
Bowery Insurance Co, for loss of ma
chinery and stock was tried Friday
night in Salisbury, the case being re-
moved from Worcester The companic.
refused To pay the loss on policies oi
$500 each, pleading an increase OF
risk and the carelessncss of the plain
tihS. The verdict was for iull amount
in each case with interest. W. I
Dickerson of Snow Hill. Graham 4
Stanford and Toadyin Il Bell repre-
sented the plaintiffs; George NJ. Bono
of Baltimore, and Humphreys Il Hum
phreys appeared tor the defendants
1t is likely the case will he taken to the
Court of Appeals.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-28

rates of 65 cents a bale for COMPRISING,
and 30 cents for stevedOring. This, now
ever, does not 20 into the brokers' pocket,
as the whole of it is sunk in the net
freight rate. For instance, the net freight
rate on tho usual charter is a cents a
hundred. This is the rate the brokers
are supposed TO get from this
port for foreign shipments in
order to make profit On their charters,
but they have not been able to get it,
Instead of taking cotton at A cents, we
have been forced TO take it al 40 cents,
and all the way down to 30 cents. We
have been forced to do this by Charles
ton, where cotton has been exported this
season for - cents, and from that down
to 30 cents 100, or even lower. The com
petition into which we are forced by the
neigh boring ports eats up all of the
imaginary profits figured out by Mr.
DriscOll As a rule, all we have
made this season on our charters is our
commissions. l055 per cent, and we have
not always made that"
"How is it that Charleston brokers are
able to make such ratesP' the broker
was asked.
zone reason, " he replied, lis that which
we have tried to impress upon Mr.. Dris-
coll and his fellow-wOrkers 49, cheaper
labor and more work for the same money.
We have been paying 40 cents bale for
stevedoring. AT the rate which Mr..
Harmon is now paying his labor
the cost of loading the Glenloig will be
only 10 to IL cents a bale. You will see
what a difference it makes. This is not
the only item in favor of the Charleston
brokers. We are certain that they re-
ceive rebate from the railroads We
are not able TO prevent this and we have
not been able to get the same concession
from the railroads entering this port.
THE sTEvEDoREs' POSITION.
One of the features Of the fight is the
position Of the steyedores. When the
brokers began their effort TO secure
concessions from the longshoremen they
endeavored to enlist the stevedores on
their side and were in hopes that they
had done 50. Now that the issue has been
squarely made, however, the stevedores
are standing openly with the longshore-
men and do not hesitate to argue their
side of the case 1t is predicted that if
the brokers win the fight, Col Harmon
will do the entire stevedore business of the
portland the old stevedores will be
entirely knocked out.
This will prove an interesting side issue
of the fight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-28
WANTED A REWARD.
The Story Of Eddie Davis Escape a
Fake.


Fake.
It turns out that the story of the escape
Of Eddie Davis, the murderer of Willis
Brown, who was captured at Scotia, S.
O., and taken to Denmark, was a fake
Davis is nowin Chatham county jail, where
he was placed yesterday by Detective
Morgan, who brought him down from
Denmark.
Davis was captured by Allen Stinson
and Conductor Taggart. Stinson was an
old spotter employed by Detective Morgan
but recently secured employment as a
brakeman on the South Bound railroad,
on Conductor Taggart's train, Davis
was caught about a mile this side of
Scotia, where he was pointed out by one
knew him. He was taken to
Denmark by Conductor Taggart, after
Detective Morgan had been notified by
wire of his capture. At Denmark Davis
was turned over to Marshal Weeks, one
OF the South Carolina authorities. De-
tective Morgan was informed that Con-
ductor Taggart's instructions to Weeks
were not to turn Davis over to any one
without an order from him. as he wanted
to investigate and find out whether or not
there was any reward
Detective Morgan started to Scotia
Saturday afternoon, but hearing of the
report of his escape, he decided to wait.
Sunday he went up to Denmark, being in
formed that the report about Davis es-
cape was a mistake Weeks informed
him on his arrival there that Davis had
escaped, but told him if he would
wait over day he thought he
could catch him. Weeks also asked De-
tectlve Morgan what reward there was
for Davis capture The detective in
formed him that there was no reward.
The next day Weeks came to Detective
Morgan, the latter having remained over
at Denmark, and said he would tell him
the whole story. Davis, he said. was
still in his CUSTODY, having been turned
over to him by Conductor Taggart. He
said he had been instructed by Conduc-
tor Taggart to hold him, however, until
it had been determined whether or not
there was any reward Weeks then re-
fused to let Detective Morgan have the
prisoner unless he could produce an order
from Conductor Taggart.
Detective Morgan then returned to Sa-
vaunah without the prisoner He found
the solicitor general, and they went TO see
Conductor Iaggart. Conductor Taggart
explained that he thought Detective Nor
gan was a private detective and was
working for the reward. IaGgart wanted
the reward himself. There was no re-
ward for the prisoner, however, and Tag
CART gave Detective Morgan an order for
him. The detective returned to Denmark
Monday night, got his prisoner, and
brought him back yesterday morning
Davis was indicted for murder yester-
day afternoon by the grand jury of the
superior court. He will probably be tried
during the second week of March
Thin and impure blood is made rich
ana healthful by taking Hoods Sarsapa-
rllla. II braces up the nerves and gives
renewed strength.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-28
THE FIGHTERS co THROUGH
COTbGtt and Mitchell View Savannah
From a Car Window.

Both Look on the Jacksonville Trial
as a Farce-Mitchell Not Worried
About 1t and Corbstt Sure They viii
Come Of Without a Scratch-Corbett
Confident of His Ability to Whip
Jacksonville Fight Likely to Be
Pulled on in London.
James J. Corbett, the champion pugilist
of the world, passed through Savannah
yesterday afternoon. Charley Mitchell
was on the same train. The two men
were on their way to Jacksonville to
stand trial for fighting on Jan IS. The
case will be called this morning but
neither Of the men have the slightest
doubt as to the result. Mitchell told a
MORNING News reporter that he consid-
cred the whole affair mere formality
and he was sure OF the outcome.
Corbett, in talking of the trial, said
Il went into the ring with Mitchell with
the full assurance of the Duval Athletic
Club, which said the proceedings would
be quashed, and except as formal ap-
pearance of Mitchell and myself in court
there would really be no case.
81 am confident" Corbett continued,
that we will both come out without a
scratch, legally speaking"
CONFIDENT IN HIS ABILITY.
When asked about his coming fight
with jackson, Corbett said: ''Why, 1
expect to win in a walk am dead on to
the negro's style l fought him when
was mere kid, and surely have i'm
proved immensely since then. OF course
rounds, and the mill ended in a draw
Yes, it is true jackson is good, hard
hitter, but am sure of my ability to de-
feat him.
''Will the fight take place in this coun-
try2"
81 am almost positive it will be pulled
OF in London. l do not want any more
Jacksonville affairs and will prob bly, sail
for England about the middle of April"
How long will 1t take 10 get in trim
for the fight?"
am in fine shape now, except probably
my wind, but l can put myself in the pink
of condition in six weeks time"
STAKE FOR THE NEGROES.
"If Corbett and jackson do fight" said
one of Corbett's party, lit is more than
probable that large number of negroes
will go clean broke. Every darkey will
scrape a stake together to bet on jackson.
Corbett is undoubtedly the great test
fighter in the country, and will finish
jackson in short order"
CorDett is a decided favorite in local
betting circles. He is considered equal
in weight to the negro, faster with both
hands and feet and has been called "a
regular human cyclone in the ring
There is some talk that Corbett may
lose his head as he did with Mitchell,
but he realizes this terrible blunder and
will probably not he caught that way
| again. jackson, while in prime condi-
ton now, has about twenty pounds to
work of before he enters the ring. The
fight will come off in June, or may be
postponed until July or August, accord
ing to a statement made by Manager w.
A. Brady last night at the train.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-28
CITY BREVITIES.

Nels johnson and Knut August Strand
berg, from Norway, were made citizens of
the United States by Judge Falligant yes
terday.
Capt John Riley was appointed a
notary public by Judge Failigant yester-
day and MIR. David Robinson was reap
pointed.
The intervention Of Hennegan s. Co. and
Herman Winter, agent, in the suit of
George Schwarz VS.. p. Fl. Wolters and
others, was allowed by Judge Falligant
yesterday.
The testimony before master in chancery
Owens with regard to Mr. II. NJ. Corners
accounts of his receivership, which were
filed with the court Jan. 25, will be taken
up again March T.
Charles Grant and Lawrence Myers,
who were arrested by Deputy Sheriff
Westcott on a charge of gambling, were
released yesterday on giving bond in the
sum of $500 each Charles Freeman, who
was arrested at the same time, gave bond
at the time of his arrest.
There will be meeting of the board of
trade March to discuss a proposition to
provide for a supervising inspector Of
naval stores. There is considerable in
terest manifested in the matter among
the exporters, who favor the proposition
There will be a motion at the meeting to
amend the rales of the board providing
for the of1j.e and defining the duties of
the Inspector
Chief Puder of the fire department has
horse that belongs to one of the hose
wagons that doesn't like work much and
has, on several occasions, given exhibit
tions OF his laziness. Yesterday he de-
termined to ac3ustom him to pulling the
wagon. He took heavy lumber wagon
and had il filed with several Dieces of
heavy timber. The horse was hitched to
it with another that is pretty steady
worker and for an hour or two he was
kept pulling that wagon up and down
South Broad street over a sandy road
He thinks after several trial trips of that
kind the animal will be a little more will
ing to do his share of the work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-28
LOCAL PERSONAL.

G. Deming, of Brunswick, is at the De
Soto.
R. B. Hayes, of Macon, is at the
Pulaski.
L. Henle, of New York, is at the
Screven.
Walter S. Macarthur, of Lumber City
is at the Pulaski.
A. M Mcintyre, of Grand Rapids,
Mich, is at the De Soto.
F. NJ. Bacon and Miss Bacon, of New
York, are at the De Soto.
G. S. Rountree and J. S. Youmans, OF
Swainsboro, are at the Screven.
Mr.. John F. Pugh, of Now York, was in
the city yesterday, at the De Soto
Lieut.. Commander Mckenzie, of the
United States navy, is registered at the
De Soto
Mr.. J. Ward Motto is back in the city,
after two weeks stay with his parents
at Eutawville, S. c.
Miss Mollie Chandler, of Sardis, Burke
county is listing the family of Mr. W.
E. Stokes, at No. 1879 McDonough street.
Mr.. A. N Adams, of the Florida Citi-
zen, was in the city yesterday. He came
up to meet Corbett and Mitchell on their
way to Jacksonville.
The Birmingham has on board the fol,
lowing passengers: Charles Lydall and
wife, T. b. Lawler, r. NJ. Hayes, Il.
Buckley, Miss L. B. Bowden, Miss L.
Lloyd, Thomas j. Murrey, John T. De
vine, Q. e. Gilbert, Mrs. a. Dawres,
Peter Bierman, A. ]. Dale, Miss S. s
Jones, Mr. Utis, J. d. Moore, c. w Cum.
mings and wife, A. de FOntaine, NJ H.
Smart. T. L. Day, e. A. Day, A E. Rich
ardson, Thco. Heyny, r. Plant and wife
and eight steerage passengers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-28
CLASSIC o-era To-Nicht.

The Natal engagement is the subject
Of conversation in musical circles,
and the primo donna will be warmly
greeted tonight. The active demand
for reserved seats indicates that
the attendance will be unusually large.
The Natal operate Company is a
strong musical organization and every
where ii appears attracts largo and de-
lighted audiences. The newspapers have
bestowed upon NataH many eulogies
and have been unstinted in their praise
of the other mem bers Of the company.
1t has been decided to give three com
plete acts of III Trovatore. The
singers will be in full costume: there will
be proper mise en- scene and all neces-
sary adiuncts for brilliant and faithful
representation. 1t is doubtful If any
opera ever written is more popular than
al Trovatore. Age cannot wither nor
custom stale its variety and beauty. The
character of "Leonore" is one Of Natal s
favorites, which has won Tor her some of
her most brilliant successes. The cast
will be identically the same one that
sang the opera last summer in New York,
Boston and Philadelphia with unqualified
success