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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16
TRIED TO KIDNAP ECKELS
The Controller of the Currency
Makes Il Narrow Escape.

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Feb. s.
Comptroller Eckcls had Il narrow es-
cape last night from assault and rob
berry. Returning at midnight from
Baltimore, where he had been dining
with the venerable EnOch Pratt, he
took Il cab at the Baltimore Il Ohio
station. The cab driver asked per-
mission 10 20 over to saloon before
starting, and remained there several
minutes, coming out with man. who
walked rapidly along on the side wals
abreast of the cab rs the latter moved
of.
After going Il block or two the cab
man stopped, and took the man on the
sidewalk up beside him ON the box.
He then started to drive rapidly out
into the country. Mr. Eckels, sus-
pecting his purpose. opened the door
of the cab, sprang out a it was going,
bag in hand, and ran through the
wind and snow storm for thiee blocks,
till ne met Il policeman. He then
made his way home in street ear
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16
ICE ENCIRCLES THE EARTH
Terrible storm i'm Europe Zero
Weather i'm China.

LONDON, Fen. 9.--The most re
n.arkable fact about the severe weather
of the past week is that an icy band
encircles the whole northern hemis-
phere 1t is not mere cold wave, or
series OF waves it exists in the same
intensity and at the same time in
England, Europe, Russia, China and
America.
Dispatches from the seat of opera
tons Of the japanese forces nj Wei
Hai-Wei say that the temperature is
more than 80 degrees below freezing.
From Russia comes tales of terrible
ed cold in Eastern Europe. England
has not known such weather in twenty
years
Ia fact, the whole earth north of the
30th parallel is ice-bound, and it is
doubtful it existing records in meteo-
rology can produce n similar situa-
ton.
An omnibus driver was frozen TO
death in his seat with the reins frozen
in his hands. in London, yesterday, aud
the sufierings of the poor here is in
tense. Snowed-up trains. frozen rivers
and canals have been as common in
England this week as in America.
The weather has been phenomenal
in Germany. The whole Empire is
clothed in snow and ice. The upper
reaches OF the rivers are frozen over,
and great quantities of drifting ice
threaten navigation in the lower
courses. The coming of warm weather
is feared in the valley towns.
Numerous deaths from exposure are
reported from the river regions i'll West
Germany. Business in Dantzic and
koenigsberg has been brought almost
to a standstill. Memele on the Baltic
has been closed to navigation
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16
SATURDAY., March 23d, 'S5

At the hour of $50 o'clock 7. M.
all the right. title, interest and estate
of the mortgagors aforesaid in and To
the following described real estate.
FIRST-All those tracts aud parcels
Of land living and being situate in
the Eighth Election District Of
Worcester County about - miles
from Stockton on the County road
leading from Stockton to Melbourne
called "WagramSwamp." which was
conveyed to the said Major W. Tarr
by William Baylis by deed dated
the 18th, day of April in the year
Eighteen Hundred and ninety-three
and recorded among the land re-
cords OF Worcester County, being
the same land which was conveyed
10 William Baylis bv Major W.
Pilchard bv deed dated the 18th.
day Of December in the wear 1890
and recorded among the land rc.
cords of Worcester County IN Liber
f. II. L. No. iolios Isl and lS2.
SECOND-All that farm known as
the George +. Tarr farm where
Major W. Tarr resided at the time
of his death which was conveyed 10
George +. Tarr by Elizabeth Brat.
ten and Annie Bratten BY deed dat.
ed The 18th day Of August in the
year 1879 and recorded among the
land records Of Worcester County
in l.iber | T. VI. No. :. Folios ak
and 4l6.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16
FOURTEEN LIVES SAVED.

The big Cunard steamer Umbria
arrived at New York on Mondaf and
reported terrible time ut sea. Last
Wednesday morning. shortly after
midnight, in latitude A.. 30, longitude.
SO ~. she fell in with French bark,
which proved to be the Jean Ba ptiste.
OF Havre, with a cargo of lumber.
from Halifax for Cork. The bark
was waterlogged, and the crew made
signals that they wished to he taken
off. Captain Button ordered boat
lowered, which took of four of the
crew, and ten others came alongside in
the two boats belonging 10 the bark.
They had been helpless for several
days. at the mercy OF the weather, and
had kept distress signals flying during
the day and flare lights burning ut
night, in the hope of attracting passing
vessels. Captain Libot, of the bark,
said that his men saved none of their
effects. They speak no English, and
will be cared for by the French Consul.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16
Mortgages Sale
OF ALCABLE
REAL estate!

By VIRTUE OF Il mortgage dated
the 18th day of April in the year
Eighteen Hundred and ninety-three
and recorded among the land records
Of Worcester County in Liber f. ii. T.
No. ;, Folios so and 81, executed
by Major W. Tarr and Minnie Tarr.
his wi,e, in favor Of William Bayli>
and by the said William Baylis
duly assigned on the tenth day OF
October in the year Eighteen Hun.
dred and ninety-three to Zadok =.
Wharton. default having been made
in said mortgage. the undersigned, a-
assignee of the said mortgage. will sell
al public auction for CASH in front
Of the hotel Of Gabriel dc WAL IN
Stockton, MARYLAND. on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16
DIED IN \ sNowBANK.

LA PLATA, Nh. Feb. l2.-The
meager reports from the county show
that the loss will he considerable to
farmers. who have lost heavily in
sheep. lambs and other stock frozen to
death. a colored man named James
Garner left the store of Mr.. Thomas
II. Carpenter, near Pisgah, on Thurs
day night during the severe storm
slightly under the influence Of liquor.
Not arriving at home, search was
made, and he was found dead leaning
against a fence not far from his home
and nearly covered with snow.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16
Resolutions on the Death OF
Jacob III. Sturgis, Esq,
am Yours very truly.
a. 7. Bowen.

At meeting of the Worcester
County School Board held in Snow
Hill February 18th, 1895, the follow.
ing was adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t becomes our sad duty
as surviving members to record the
death OF Mr.. Jacob ii. Sturgis, Presi-
dent of the Board of County School
Commissioners. yet bowling submissively
TO the dispensation of Providence, we
place upon our minutes the following
tribute to his memory: We feel most
keenly our loss and our hearts are
deeply saddened by the thought that
our meetings shall be no more bright.
ened by his presence, cheered by his
warm welcome, nor strengthened and
encouraged by his wise counsel derived
from his long experience in matters
concerning public education in this
county.
lie was appointed to the office of
School Commissioner a number of years
ago. After the resignation of the Rev.
William Dale, of Pocomoke City, and
on August the 9th, 1892, he was chosen
To fill his place as President of the
Board; since which time until his
death he filled the position with great
credit TO himself and to the entire
satisfaction Of his colleagues. He was
always pleasant, agreeable and kind
and considerable toward the other men,
bers.
We feel assured that the people of
Worcester. whom he has served so
faithfully these many years, will great
fully remember his many personal acts
of kindness and especially his unceasing
interest and labors in the work of
education throughout the county.
Resoired, That we desire to express
to the family of the deceased our
heartfelt sympathy in their great be-
reavement. and that copy of this
tribute of respect be sent them and also
to the county papers for publication.
ID. G. HUDsoS,
f. w. MCMAsTER.
Commissioners.
CALVIN b. TAYLOR, Sec'y.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16
REFUSE TO SELL OUT.
The SinepuXcnt Beach Stock
holders Decline a Syndi-
Gates Offer.

Gates Offer.
The annual meeting of stockholders
of the Sinepuxent Beach Company
was held Thursday of last week at the
company's Office, in the Equitable
Building, Baltimore
Four hundred and fifty shares Of
stock were represented out Of a total
of 600. Mr.. W. Sidney Wilson, of
Snow Hill, presided. and Mr.. w. j.
Warrington was secretary.
The meeting considered the offer
which has been made for the stock by
a syndicate, of which Mr.. John T..
Searles is said to be the head, but re-
fused to accept it. declaring that the
price is too low. The syndicate agreed
to purchase the total issue of $50, 900
of stock at S120 a share, making s72,-
600 for control of the property at
Ocean City. Many of the stockhold-
ers stated that the stock is worth 5000
a share, and majority declared they
would not consider an offer below this
sum.
Unless an acceptable offer is made
by those who wish to purchase then
the company will retain the property
and continue its improvement and de-
velopment. This decision will be made
known to those who held the option
on much OF the stock at s120.
The meeting recommended that the
directors take steps at once to double
the capital stock of the company. To
do this thirty days public notice is
required. This notice will be given
at once, and at the end of the thirty
days another meeting OF stockholders
will be called TO ratify the increase.
Present stockholders will be given the
option of subscribing to the new issue
in proportion to their holding at par
With the $50, 900 derived from the
sale of the additional stock the compa-
ny will pay off a floating debt Of about
$50, The remainder will be used
in improving the property and build
ing steam o. electric road to bring
all the property in close connection.
This road will be on Baltimore ave-
nue., which is the second one from the
ocean front at Ocean City. Work on
il will begin as soon rs the weather
permits, and the road is expected to
be completed and in operation for the
coming season. Improvements will
also be ., de to the hotels owned by
the company, but no additional hotel
accommodations will be provided by
the company for the present.
The : board OF directors was re.
elected, as follows: Chas. Goldsbor.
ough. Gen. John Gill, X. Goldsbor-
ough keene. james Bates, John A.
Hambleton, Willard Tomson, of Bal
timore; John +. Waggaman, Harvey
l.. Page, Of Washington. and w. Sid
ney Wilson Of Snow Hill.
Alta subsequent meeting of the board
Charles Goldsborough was reelected
president; Gen. John Gill, vice-presi-
dent; X. Goldsborough Keene, secre-
tary and general counsel; John NJ
Littig, treasurer, and w. J. Warning
ton, assistant secretary. Mr.. Littig is
a new officer and was selected to take
the place Of Mr.. keene. who declined
reelection as treasurer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16
Presbyterian Church Notes.

There will be no preaching in the
Presbyterian Church here on Sabbath,
Feb. 18th; but the Sunday School
and Christian Endeavor will meet as
usual.
Rev. William Swan will preach in
Gunby church. Stockton, next Sabbath
morning and evening, February 18th
The Sacrament OF the Lords Supper
will be administered there, in the
morning. Service preparatory to the
communion will be ! Id on Saturday
afternoon, at 800 o'clock. The session
will meet afterwards to receive any
who may desire to unite with the church
by letter or by Profession OF Faith.
Children may he presented for Baptism,
sabbath morning at the opening of SER
vice at 1890 o'clock.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16
\ LIGHTSHIP ADRIFT.
Missing From Her Station OF
the Delaware Capcs.


PHILADELPHIA. Feb. l2.-The
greatest mystery still surrounds the
identity of the two unknown three
masted sch1oners reported sunk off the
Delaware Capes with their sails set,
and ship owners having vessels about
due are beginning to feel apprehensive
for their safety.
Another report received here to-day,
which has given rise to much anxiety,
is one made by Captain Blizzard, of
the sea tug C. w More, which has
just reached New York. He reports
that the United States lightship on the
Northeast End, oil the Delaware Capes,
which is manned by full crew, has
gone adrift. No tidings Of her have
been received, and il is no doubt likely
that she had been carried to sea by the
recent westerly hurricane. She is we'll
found, and under ordinary conditions
could weather severe storms. Captain
Blizzard also states that when seven
miles southeast hy half east from
Hereford Light, New jersey, in seven
fathoms OF water, he passed an unknown
three-masted schooner with reefed sails
set. She had only been in that con-
dition n short time.
Numerous reports of this nature
indicate, it is thought, that the recent
gales along the coast have wrought
extensive damage and loss of life.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16
OYSTER INDUSTRY pARALYZED

The oyster industry, in which
hundreds of vessels are engaged in and
about the Chesapeake Bay, is paralyzed
because of the extreme cold weather.
Captains of the few oyster boats that
are in port are afraid TO take the
matches off for fear the cargoes will
freeze before they could be unloaded.
No sales have been reported for two
days. The crews Of the dredge boats
have been discharged, as it Is impossi-
BILE for them to work
Six loaded oyster vessels were cut
through by the ice and sunk, near
Sandy Point, Monday. The crews
were rescued after terrible experience.
The boats and their cargoes were worth
about $500 each. The season has been
a poor one for oystermen, and they are
in no condition To stand heavy losses.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16
BERLIN.

Orlando Harrison has them; Extra
Early Hancock Peas, furnished 10
planters who apply at once.
Paul Davis son of Mr.. Sidney Davis
of Jones +. o.. died the other day.
He was only year, Of age and was
quite interesting.
Daniel Hastings who has been sick
for several weeks is no better
DIR. Tom Franklin and Calvin Is.
TAYLOR went down to Snow Hill last
Tuesday
The young folks have beer having
big time sleighing this week. Every.
thing that could be put on runners
was pressed into service and the livery
stables did thriving business.
Last Saturday. with no trains run
ming North or South we had no idea
of getting our county paper, but it
came When the sleigh with its ban
ners announcing that it came from the
MESSENGER office put in appearance,
many complimentary remarks about
the energy Of the publishers was heard
on all sides 1t was the only paper
received here and our people apprecia-
ted it more than ever.
Miss Nora Dryden who had been
the guest of Miss Louisa Franklin for
several days returned TO Snow Hill on
Wednesday.
The railroad employers who reside
here have had hard time this week
trying to remove the snow blockade.
Rabbits and birds have been 50
chilled by the terrible cold weather
that they are easy to capture.
Mr. Horace Harmonson' mules ar
rived here all safe on the noon train
Wednesday, They were so long get
ting here from the West that Mr..
Harmonson began to be quite uneasy
but they are fine lot, and look as it
they had been well attented in the
storm
Mr.. Moses Johnson died suddenly
last Friday morning, his remains were
taken up to Philadelphia Tuesday
morning to he put in the family vault.
DR.. Ned Dirickson and Mr.. James
Henry accompanied Mrs. johnson on
her sad journey.
Our snow bound travellers arrived
home safe last Monday night on the
late train, Mrs. Jennie Harmonson.
Mr.. Laben CULLEN. and Mr.. John
Rayne.
Nj. Elijah Bell and Frank Bowen
frightened their friends this week.
they went out cunning ON Tuesday
afternoon. the SHOW coming that night
and the boys not returning, search
was made, and they were found max
ing themselves very comfortable at
Mr.. Joshua Carcys.
Boys, get your horses, mules and
oxen ready for the parade on Wash
ingtons birthday. We are going 10
have an old-iashioned good time.
There will he fine riding bride
given to the finest dressed horse and
one given to the most comical looking
Ole. Immediately alter the parade
there will be horse race which will
be free for all. Come one, come all
and enjoy yourselves. The riding
brides are now on exhibition nj II. b.
Lanes store.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16
\ WINTERS SCENE.
Written for the MEssENGRR.l
ny REV. Il. p. PRICE.

Through the window sitting at the firc-sii
look. and bcauteous is the sight.
Before me reaching far aud wide
The scene inspires real delight.
Snow flakes are covering all the field.
And tho forests boughs adorning.
The cedar and pine. their colors yield.
And help cheer the wintry morning.
Birls are rowing over the lea.
Seeking food and place of rest,
or chirping in their tiight-may be =
Like the child 20 be- caresscd.
No bird nor beast has been forgot.
Their case the great Father knows.
Why should human creature fret:
For every one His bounty flows.
Winter is in the seasons role.
Aud there nature holds her sway,
There science works and the human soul
Holds empire both night and day.
Look out upon the wintry scene.
Gods hand Is everywhere,
In polar drift and torrid sheen.
Yes. great Father. Thou art there.
So Gods word-as the snow descends''-
And as the rain-it goes forth
The spirits life. with fieshly blends.
Piercing through from South 10 North.
Hail winter i'm thy white robes clad.
In snow and ice appearing.
Making the old aud youthful pia1.
Thy bountics all things sharing.
oh lovely scenc-thc uustalned white.
Emblem OF that pure land OF love.
Thence we look 10 the saints in light"
Whore the blood washed dwell above.
And there no wintry scene belongs.
NO night fhere"-nor cold. nor heat.
There glory rcigns-in endless songs,
And saints rejoice at Jesus feet
'Tis true look up. all changed the sight:
summer in rainbow hues abound.
Where endless day succeeds the night.
And faithful ones forever crowned.
Mum or twelve the years months affirm.
Give summer. Autumn. Winter. Spring,
Then multiply by three ana learn;
Then with tho year DDS praises sing.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16
DREDGERs FROZEN TO DEATH.

On Sunday two drcdgers. who had
been discharged from an ice-imprisoned
vessel at Oxford, attempted to walk to
Easton. They became exhausted,
however, and both persisted in an i'm
mense snowbank. Their bodies were
found Monday and inferred in the
almshouse potters' field.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16

The captain OF the Merchants and
Miners steamer Decatur III. Miller,
and two Chesapeake Bay pilots report
that the lamps Mt Smith Point light
house were not burning at $50 p. m.
Monday evening. The lighthouse
inspectors later learned that the three
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16

keepers Of the light had deserted it,
owing to the great danger Of being
swept away. Smith Point light stands
out in the bay TO mark a turning
point and shoals, about three miles
from shore, and is directly in the track
of ice sweeping down from the Potomac
River
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16
\ YOUNG MAN DROWNED.

William Goody, young man living
in the lower part of Accomac, at.
tempted to cross Occahonnock Creek
last Saturday on the ice. When he
was about half way across the lie gave
way, and he was drowned before
assistance could reach him.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16
SERIOUS TINE IN CAROLINE.

GREENSBORO. Feb. 12-The people
here have not experienced such a
serious time for years. On a farm of
Andrew b. Roe guineas and peafowls
dropped OFT their roosts, frozen stiff
1t is feared that much stock has
suffered.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16
NASSAWANGO.

On account of the inclemency of the
weather, schools we're closed on Friday
last
Miss Rose Clayville paid her sister
Ida. visit last week.
Miss Emma Richardson, of Snow
Hill, spent part of last week with
the family of Rev. J. J. Devereaux.
Captain Hales has been a frequent
visitor to our vicinity recently.
We are glad TO report Mr.. /. +.
Williams and son, and Mrs. William
l.. Dorman who have been on the sick
list, cunvalescent.
Messrs. Harry Young and Edward
Bevans who have been visiting rela-
tlves here, returned to their homes in
Pocomoke City, on Sunday last.
On Monday evening last, Mrs. +.
/. Maddox gave party in honor OF
the visitors Of Nassawango. On Tuesday
afternoon and evening a company was
very pleasantly entertained by Miss
Emma Pussy with her usual hospital.
ily. Amony those present were, the
Misses Clayvillc, Richardson, Dever.
eaux. White and Williams. On We'd.
neseial afternoon they were entertain
ell by the Misses Devereaux and
evening by Mrs B. J. johnson. and
Thursday evening how they mere left
/ Miss Emma Richardson and L. G..
Clark, Esq, of Snow Hill were vel.
come visitors to Miss Devereaux'
school several days ago.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16

Mrs. Emily Throne, who resides at To-
ledo. Washington, SAYS she has never been
able 10 procure amy medicine for rhcuma-
tisui that relieves the pain so quickly and
ciiectually rs Chamberlain l'ain Balm. and
that she has also nsei it for lame hack with
great success. For sale by DIR. y. l.. BEN
son. Snow Hill, and Dr. S. X. Marshall,
Berlin, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16

Letters remaining in Snow Hill, Md,
Post Office, Saturday Feb. Is, 1895.
LADIEs-llizzie Gray, Mrs Maggie
Clark. Leonora Deail, Laura Ham.
monds, Ales Hotmond. Mrs. Lizzie
Mearse, Mislear Purnell, Mrs. Charles
Pennewell.
GESTI.EMEN-Ary Scarber, Lamhie
Hyland, J. w. Henry, Litton Henry
Redden Kleggrang, John l.. Massiom,
VIM. Mears.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16

William Holloway, of Bishops, is
dead lie was buried in Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Bishopville, on Monday
He is the first member OF the lodge in
Bishopville to die since its organization.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16

%. W. q. IIardman, Sheriff of TYLER
-, w. Va. appreciates good thing and
does not hesitate To say 50. lie was almost
Frustrated with cold when he procured a
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
lie says: 1T gave me prompt relief. find
il to be an invaluable remedy for coughs and
colds For sale by Dr. ). l.. Benson,
Snow Hill. and DIR. 5. X. Marshall. Berlin,
Md
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16

On Monday afternoon the resi-.
dence Of Mr.. Cephas Riggin, about two
miles from Snow Hill. on the POGO
moke road, was destroyed with nearly
all OF the furniture by fire. Mr.. Rig
gin was away from home at the time.
but his wife and child were there and
were asleep down stairs when awaken
ed by sitting smoke in the room
She ran up stairs and found the ROOF
ready 10 tumble in and in few min
utes thereafter the whole building was
a roaring, seething mass of flames.
NeighbOrs helped TO save a small guam
tity OF furniture and clothing bus the
greater part of Mr. Higgins hard earn
ell possessions were consumed. He and
and his estimable wife have the SYM
pathy Of all who know them. in their
grea; misfortune. They are now at
the home of their father. Mr.. George
Handy Uiggin. There was no in-ur
ance on any of the burned property
aud the MESSENGER again warns its
readers TO carry insurance: it does not
cost much and makes one feel very
comfortable in blustry weather.
The entire community was shock
ed TO hear of the sad accident that be-
fell little Russell Smith. the Interesting
grand daughter of Capt VIM Riggin,
on Wednesday last While left alone
for few moments her clothing became
ignited from the stove, and before her
mother. with the assistance of kind
neighbors. could extinguish the flames.
she was fatally burned, lingering in
great suffering until Thursday morn
ing. when she passed into rest. The
funeral was to have taken place at
Bay View. Va, Friday afternoon, but
was postponed until Monday on account
Of the storm and delayed trains Much
sympathy is expressed Tor the grief
stricken family in their loss Of their
bright, interesting little child. ~ POGO
0oke Ledger.