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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02
PROF. BGTTCHER'S
GREAT DISCOVERY.
He Finds Out How, to Preserve
Eggs and Keep them
Fresh

A most remarkable discovery has
been made by Prof. w. Bettcher. Of
this town, who has succeeded in find
ing way to preserve eggs in their
fresh-layed condition for any length of
time. He was led to the pursuit Of
his discovery by the low prices of eggs
in the summer time in North Carolina,
where he resided before moving to
Snow Hill, and where eggs are worth
nothing. comparatively speaking. in
warm weather. lie realized that Il
fortune awaited him. should success
crown his efforts, and has spent much
time and money in experimenting with
many scientific projects for the accom-
plishment of his purpose, which was to
find means OF closing the pores OF
the egg shell, thus combining the con
tents in an air-tight case. Although
failure after failure resulted from his
experiments, he continued, determined
to achieve the success which has at
last crowned his efforts. Professor
B9ltcher has proved the success of his
achievement by practical experiments
Having purchased a number of eggs.
he submerged them into the liquid,
which Theoretically sealed the shells,
and used them year afterwards, find
ing them MS fresh rs when purchased.
He has given Il number of eggs. which
had undergone his treatment six
months prior. to several OF our people.
and all who have tried them have
thus far declared them perfect in every
respect. Capt +. I. Williams took
one with him for three successive trips
to North Carolina, and afterwards ate
it and found it all right, thus proving
that the motion of the boat was
Intellectual on its contents. Another
important feature about Professor
Bettcher's discovery is the fact that
eggs will not freeze when sealed by
his process. This was proven by
submitting them to test Of the recent
cold weather. The Professor has
letter from Washington chemist.
who has analysed one Of the eggs, and
he declares no chemical change is
made in it by the treatment Prof
l'Gttcher says there is no danger from
eating eggs that have undergone the
process to preserve them, and as proof
of this fact he offers To drink cup
full OF the liquid into which they must
be submerged. We congratulate him
on his discovery and hope he may
realize millions out of it.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02
BERLIN.

Mr.. Eugene Powell is a happy man,
after five girls, now comes a bouncing
boy.
Miss Eddie Chopper having rented
the store house lately occupied by Mr..
Garfield, she will commence dress
making. Miss Eddie is nice lady
and we would do well 10 patronize
her.
DIR. James Erickson received
telegram last week that his daughter.
Mrs. Lee Carey, was very sick. He
went up Friday morning and returned
home Monday night, Sue being much
better.
Remember that one Of the editors of
the MESSENGER will he at Harmonson'
Hotel to day and wants you to meet
him there. The MESSENGER is a good
paper and yen should pay for il with
out delay.
Mr. Doughall of the Princeton Theo-
logical Seminary who filled the pulpit
Of the Presbyterian Church here last
Sunday morning and evening was
liked exceedingly by those who heard
him. He made 30 great an impression
Turing the morning service that at
night the church was crowded with
people of all denominations. 4 very
pretty duet was rendered by Mr. G. b.
Taylo and Mrs. X. T.. Parsons during
the evening service.
The lawmakers, society Of the
|. O. H. NJ. gave an oyster supper on
Monday evening in Bells Restaurant.
Among those present were the follow
ing: Jas. T. Wise, Jr., Laban I.
CULLEN, Chas. Taylor, Theo. VIM
brough, Jas. B. Lyle, l.. l.. Dirick-
son, Chas Massey, T, r. Savage, ]. p.
johnson, +. NJ. Atkins, Jas. Mock,
NJ. W. Wise, T. X. Powell, Jesse Tur-
ner, Willard Campbell, and +. l..
Bowen.
Moving is going on this week, like
Christmas times. Mr.. Robert Bowen
moved Thursday TO the farm near
Ocean City that was occupied by the
late John Davis. Mr.. Edward Hud-
son moved on Wednesday to the house
that Mr.. John Ellsworth left, and Mr..
Will Purneil and brothers are moving
in the store house vacated by Mr..
Edward Furbush. Mr.. Purnell has
had the store enlarged, glass front
put in and improved so much that one
would hardly know the place. We
hope they will do as well there as they
did in their old stand.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02
STOCKTON.

Our physicians report it distressing
ly healthy.
Miss Catherine Rowley is visiting
relatives ut Girdletree.
Miss Sadie Hammond has been Wis
ting friends in Snow Hill.
Mr.. u. =. Wharton and Postmaster
Peyton are on the sick list
Mrs. VIM. Pruitt, we are sorry to
say, is on the sick list this week.
Little Howard Sharpley who has
been sick for the past week is GONZALES
cling.
Miss May Callahan, of Klej Grange,
is visiting her sister Mrs. A. +. Sharp
ley Of this place.
DR. a. Smith and Mr.. Charles L.
Pruitt. of Snow Ill., visited our town
on Wednesday.
Miss Lizzie Trader who has been
sick for some time we are sorry to
learn is no better.
Mrs. Ida Williams and Miss Annie
Lewis, of Snow Hill. are visiting Mrs.
VIM. III. Marshall.
The loung Peoples Union was
entertained by Mrs Marshall on
Wednesday evening.
The society OF Busy Bees gave Il
social on Friday evening which was
enjoyed by those present
Mrs. Henry Jones who fell aud in-
jured her ankle during the late freeze
is still confined to her room.
Mr.. Thomas Tull, of Philadelphia,
who has been visiting his mother re-
turned to his home Tuesday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Duer attend
ed the funeral of his brother Mr.. Frank
Duer, at Pocomoke city this week.
Miss Mary Tull gave company ON
Monday evening, in honor of her
guest Miss Mann, of Philadelphia.
Wanted-A bright, intelligent and
handsome young man to act as assistant
treasurer for a rapidly increasing en-
terprise.
Miss Mamie Wharton returned
home last week from an extended visit
to friends in Baltimore and Western
Maryland
Messrs. J. J. English and Z. T. Tull
of Philadelphia, and Anslev Wheaton
o! Newark, \. j.. were here the past
week buying oysters.
The oyster industry here has been
ON the boom lately Our planters have
shipped six thousand barrels to the
Northern markets since the ID inst,
for which they realized from three to
six dollars per barrel Besides the
pecuniary benefit to themselves il has
furnished employment to the laborinr
class of people generally.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02
BISIIOPVILLE.

Mis- Annie Hudson, daughter of
James Hudson, died last Friday If
typhoid pneumonia, aged thirteen
years. Her remains were inferred in
Delaware on Sunday.
Mrs. Talbot Brasure. Of Roxan,
Delaware. died last week
Mrs. Lannie Raync is on the s;,.l
list but VI hope under the sk;Ih,,
treatment of DIR. Role Collins. She ,;n
soon be out again.
The B'shopville Manufacturing Co.
has again started up their factor
now that the hard spell of weo,bor !.
over.
capt George Lewis who haS been
very low with pneumonia i now much
better.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02
BATTLE OF DESPERADOES,
Three Were Killed and IL Fourth
Was Badly Wounded.

SERGEANT, KY, Feb. PA des-
perate affray with pistols near Osborn's
Gap, Va, Wednesday, between Robert
and Lem Smith and Ben and Lem
Cox, did not end until three of them
had been killed. The fourth, Lem
Cox, was fatally wounded.
All four were under the influence OF
liquor. The Smiths. it is said, drew
their revolvers and commanded the
Cox brothers, who were their enemies,
to surrender. Instead, the Cox boys
drew their weapons and general
fight was begun.
There were originally eight Smith
brothers, all of whom met their deaths
in fights similar 10 the one Of Wednes-
day. Two other Coxes were killed
several years ago in II battle with men
of their stamp. Ben Cox had rep
utation of having killed five men, and
his brother Lem had twice been tried
for murder.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02

ment with Col. Malone in the .idreaiser
office, here he remained about four
years and developed into good
printer. When eighteen years of age
he went to Dover to superintend the
printing Of II new paper started by
Professors w. l.. Gooding and John
p. Gordy. of the Conference Academy.
The paper was called the Wilmington
Conference Reporter and was well
edited sheet, but its editors, although
active, brainy, men soon found out
that they did not know how to make
success of II newspaper and the paper
died without a struggle. Previous to
going to Dover young Pilchard was
converted in Salisbury, under the
preaching Of Rev. \. NJ. Browne, and
after he had been in Dover a short
while he began to study for the
ministry, having secured permanent
employment on the Detncarean, and
thus being well situated for the prosecu-
ton of his studies. In the Spring of
1881, young Pilchar'l was sent to the
Annual Conference held in Iewts,
with recommendation for admission
on trial. He was admitted and ap-
pointed by Bishop Bowman, to Bridge
vile circuit as junior preacher, since
which time he has risen rapidly. In
the Spring of 80 he was appointed to
Stockton circuit where he spent one
very successful year. a large number
were gathered into methodism and the
little discouraged society at Franklin
City was inspired to arise aud finish
their new church. From Stockton he
was moved TO Frarkford charge where
he remained for three years. For the
past four years he has been at Laurel.
Delaware, and has been asked to
return for the fifth year He has a
splendid parsonage there and gets Il
salary of sl,l00 u year. One year
ago he was invited to become the
pastor OF Asbury Church, Wilmington,
but he declined because the needs OF
the work mt Laurel seemed to demand
his return. He was elected by the
Worlds Fair Commissioners to dedi-
cate the Delaware building in the
summer of '93, and made the prayer
at the Inauguration of Governor
Marvel on the 18th of last month.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02
NEWARK.

We congratulate Mr. +. I. Bowen.
II is nice boy.
The pastor preached in the NJ. T..
Church here last Sunday morning and
at lronshire in the afternoon.
Mrs. james S. Taylor has been
quite sick with material fever. We
trust that she will soon get well.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace L. Truitt Of
Spence, have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. James 5. Taylor recently.
Miss Bell Davis, daughter OF
Rev. +. Davis of Rock Hall, left here
for home on last Friday.
Carpenters have been ut work erect.
ing the new store which is being built
for Mr.. w +. Davis next 10 the VI.
T. parsonage.
Mr.. Frank NJ. Tull makes an excel.
lent class leader for the NJ. +. Church
people here and is highly esteemed by
the pastor.
Rev. VIM. l.. 7. Bowen has not re.
signed the office of Postmaster here.
1t seems that this was n mistake and
we hereby correct it.
Rev. James X. Campbell, A. NJ,
will preach tomorrow in the NJ. T.
Church of this place at 1890 a. M.
and Z p. m. Cedartown go D. M.
Until they can erect their new store
building the firm Of Richards d Bowen
have temporarily opened store in the
residence of Mr.. VIM. Bowen.
Capt. James +. Bowen returned
home last week from Brunswick, Ga.
His many friends are glad to see him
back again from another sea trip.
As soon as he can dispose OF hi.
mill property, located about mile
from town, TO II good purchaser, il is
reported that its owner Mr.. NJ. n. C..
Phillips expects to leave here. He is
one of our excellent citizens and we
hope that he may yet remain with us
DIR. Braxton b. Richardson former.
~ of this place but now of Sailors
Snug Harbor, Staten Island, n. Y,
has been suffering recently from a
severe attack of Ia grippe AS soon
us he can arrange it to do sd, he in.
tends to take a trip to the Bermuda
Islands for The benefit of his health.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02
ON THE DELAWARE ROAD.
Passengers ON the Trains May
Still View Big Drifts That
Have WithstOOd the
Sums Warm
RAYS

Ii was two weeks Thursday night
since the blizzard of 1895 began to
make itself felt, and travel over the
Delaware railroad, us well as the
numerous other lines throughout the
country, was first interierred with BY
the drifting snow, but while the roads
have been open for several days there
are immense banks of snow yet 10 be
seen, which have withstood the warm
rays of the sunshine, and which may
give travellers over the road at least a
faint idea of what things were like he
fore the blockade was opened.
At many points along the road, and
particularly between Kirkwood and
Townsend, are banks Of snow which
are even now 8 and 10 feet high. AMI
upon which the sun has had apparent
~ little or no effect whatever In
numerous places the mile posts are
barely visible, being almost complete,
" covered in the drifts. Workmen
have been employed every day since
the snow fell, clearing it off the roa !
bed and it was only until the last day
or so that the tracks began to assume
their usual appearance. But it will
be weeks yet before the immense drifts
along the sides of the road disappear
entirely, and even when they are gone
those who saw them will not soon for
get what they looked like, and what a
grand spectacle the colossal drifts pre-.
sented to the passing travellers over the
road. 1t certainly was grand spec
tacle, except possibly to some of those
who were obliged to view it for the
three days which the trains were
blockaded.
Another reminder of the blizzard is
the locomotive and tender which
jumped the track into big drift "a
short distance this side of Wyoming
and which has not vet been removed.
The engine is lying on her right side
and is badly damaged 1t will take
considerable time to place it on the
track again, and for this reason the
work has been deferred until Sunday.
when it is stated she will be righted
and sent to the shop for repairs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02
Beware of for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

rs mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the niue rus
surfaces Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians. as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good YOU can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure manu-
featured by +. J. Cheney 4 Co.. Toledo. q. +,
contains no mercury aud is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure bc sure Won get the genuine.
II is taken internally and made in Toledo
Ohio by +. J. Cheney 4 Go. Testimonials
free.
sH- Sold by Druggists price 75c. per bottle
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02
Seed Sweet Potatoes For Sale

Slip seed sweet potatoes, also Crown
Jewel round potatoes. The improved
big stem Jersey sweet potato Is hard TO
beat in EARIINEss and PROFITABLE
NESS. Over $4,000 has been OBJ
tanned from & acres in four years. Ii
will pay you to write for catalogue OF
valuable information about sweet potato
culture, also for testimonials from
uninterested parties about my noted slip
seed sweet potatoes. Sprouts for sale
in season. Address
w. l.. ELZEY,
Mch. .. Exmore, Va
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02

Perhaps you would not think so, but
u very large proportion of diseases in New
York comes from carelessness about catch
ing cold" says DIR cyrus Edison. ut is
such a simple thing and so common that
very few people. unless it is n ease of pn,u-
monia. pay any attention to n cold. There
are great MANY cases IF catarrh and con
sumption which have their origin in this
neglect of the simplest precaution of every
day life. The most sensible advice is, when
Won have one, get rid of il rs soon as possi-
bile. BY all means do not neglect it," DIR.
Edison does not tell you how to cure n cold
but we will. Take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. II will relieve the lungs, aid cx-
pectoration. open the >ecretions aud soon
effect n permanent cure. IS aud 80 cent
bottles for sale by DIR. $. l.. henson, Snow
Hill. and DIR. $. X. Marshall, Berlin. Md
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02
REV. SEWELL n. PILCHARD
4 Snow Hill Boy Who Was
Called to Preach the Gospel.

Rev. SewelI n. Pilchard was born
in this county, near Snow Hill. July
1st, 1857. His father died when he
was yet small boy, thus leaving him
the only child Of a widowed mother.
When about II years of age he went
to work at the printing business in the
Office of the Worcester County Shield,
newspaper then published in Snow
Hill. He also worked awhile on the
MESSENGER. When about II years Of
age he and his mother moved to
Salisbury, where he secured employ
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02

Separate skirts will be of black satin
or figured iafieta, Colored skirts for
the same purpose are preferred in
Dresden or pompadour designs.
In velvet fair demand for the
spring for the favorite shades OF pink,
turquoise and, for out of town, bluet
is reported.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02

The order season tor velvet for fall
is likely to open early, and importers
are already returning from Europe.
This order business promises to be
good, as stocks in buyers hands are
small.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02

Chamberlain 5 Cough Remedy gives the
best satisfaction OF any cough medicine
handle. and as seller leads all other prepa-
rations in this market. recommend il be-
cause it is the best medicine | ever handled
for coughs. colds and crnup. A. w RAID.
RIDGE Nillcrsvile III. For sale hy DR.
) |. Benson Snow Hill, and DIR. >. X.
Marshall. Berlin, Md
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN

young and old will be pleased
with such II team Is will he fur
nished them. Sly lish horses, new
carriages and clean. comfortable
robes will be furnished To all.
Horses boarded and cared for at
low prices.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02
Mumford, Parsons & Malone

Stables opposite Washington House site.
SNOW HILL. MD.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02
At Our Stables
WE CAN PLEASE

the most iastidious in the matter
of a suitable team To ride or drive.
YOUNG: MEN
can find just the team they want
for pleasant evening with their
best girl.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02
OLD MEN AND WOMEN

will not be disappointed by a
breakdown or other mishap when
they start on a journey with one
of our quiet and good driving
teams
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02

Last Mondoy was just the kind of
a day to suit the crowd of young people
who had pre-arranged for an oyster
roast at Box Iron Landing Owing to
the Hardness of some of the party,
however, a late start was made from
here, i'll consequence of which it was
dark before the party reached the home
OF Captain George w. Truitt, who had
prepared the feast at the landing. 1t
was therefore decided, the ladies being
afraid to continue the journey over the
rough and narrow road leading to the
landing, to have the oysters brought TO
the house which was acceded TO bv
Captain rruitt, who accompanied sew
eral of the young men after them.
pom their return the festivities began
and from then until after the hour of
mid night had passed, more pleasant
time was never enjoyed. After bidding
adieu To their kind host the crowd then
filed into the fourhorse wagon and
started for home which they reached
after a pleasant ride The party was
composed of the following ladies and
gentlemen: Mrs. Ida Williams. Misses
Florence Pollitt Bessie Morgan. Jennie
Purnell. Minnie Iytle. Annie Morgan,
Annie Purnell. Nora Lewis, Sadie
Hammond. Annie Pollitt. Annie Lewis
capt. Charles 5. Capper William Pur-
nell, Sidney Burroughs, Matthew Pur.
nell, t'larence Laws, William j. Nor.
gan Elmo johnson, Thomas Morgan
and Henry Johnson.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02

NONh' iit tihH many iitcuuS mere WHO
welcomed him and were glad TO see
him much improved in health.
Mr. John ]. Sturgis met with Il
painful accident on Friday last. While
at work in his shop he dropped heavy
anvil on his foot, MASKING several toes.
He was taken home in n carriage. Hi.
wounds were properly dressed aud he
Is now able to be out again.
We are sorry to learn that Mr.
John J Collins. who was reported SICK
in our last issue, is very little, If any
better, and is in very critical condition
We hope that an early change in hi
condition for the better may tax,
place and he will soon be out again.
For the first time since the lat,
freeze the river is about clear of ic,
and il j. expected the steamer Pocomok,
will arrive here to dav loaded down
with merchandise for our merchant.
who nave been ordering goods to b,
shipped on the Pocomoke for a nontl
past.
Several Of our Young men wen
out coon hunting ON Tuesday morning
about , O'Clock and had royal goo,
time until one OF them got into a ditcl
up to his eyes in mud The supposi
ton j. that he was diving after mu,
turtle hut missed the turtle and onl,
came out with the mud.
Sam Small.
McAllen's Hall,
Seats for all.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02

Z
proven that wheat fields protected for
several weeks by covering of snow
are much benefited and the yield larger
the coming harvest
Mr. Walter c. Clark. of Philadel.
phia, grandfather Of Mrs Paul Jones
and Mrs. John l.. Mock, died on Tues.
day Of pIeuro-pneumonia. He was IS
year, OF age and prosperous merchant
Of Philadelphia. DIR and Mrs. .Ione.
aud 4 ID. Irwin, Esq. attended the
funeral at West Laurel Hill cemetery
Philadelphia. yesterday. Mr.. Clark
visited Snow Hill year or more ago
DIR. Paul was called in consultation
with the family physiciau-Dr. Frank
lin, ON Tuesday, but Mr. lark had
expired before he reached Philadelphia
The MESSENGER is pleased tc
learn from official sources that the
Cny Council has appointed a Ilealtl
Officer to look after the sanitary con
dition of our town. That's right and
proper aud il speaks well for their gooc
Judgment. We knew when we Went
To the polls last May and voted an,
solicited votes Tor all the members 81
our present city government. while oihe
newspaper men sneaked away, afraio
To take stand, that we were voting
and working for progressive men Now
let us have clean town and Snow I'LL
will soon he on the move.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
CHINESE EXECUTIONS.
A Gruesome Scene When Seven Rioters
Were Beheaded.

Gruesome Scene When Seven Rioters
Were Beheaded.
The steamship Empress from Japan brings
hdvices from the Orient as follows "a cor
respondent nt Foo Chow sends the following
account OF the executions at Ku Cheng on
the morning of the nth ult. Seven OF the
wurderers were executed at the south gate OF
the city. All the members OF the commission
were present with the exception OF Captain
Newell and ltcv. w. Bunnis,er. The scene
wns gruesome one, only one head being Sc
vercd at tho first blow. The others being
chopped and the unfortunate wretcbes left to
die. The execution took place quite sud
denly. the Tao Tai on the previous day an
nounclng that he had received telegram
from the viceroy authorizing the executions.
Since then tho names of lG moro criminals
have been communicated to the viceroy for
execution.
The Mohammedan rebels " Kangsu are Ia
creasing In strength. The soldiers sent to
quell the rebellion are joining the rebels.
The Mollim rebels are rumored to be dispers-
ing. but there Ia no authentic information
from Swatow. The mauraders In Southwest
kwang Tung are still holding their own.