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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-10-03
BLACK DRESS GOODS

JuuSc d uieSS SoOuS STORE
by its black goods. That's the
crucial test-or nearly. Apply
the test at Wanamaker's.
Helpful hints of the newest
stuffs follow
Cheviots-
soc to 81 a yard Priestley's fine-twill
Cheviots. Lupin's Diagonal Chevi-
OTIS, Lupin's Granite Cheviots. and
dozen other makes.
75c to -. 80 yard-The great family
of Fancy Cheviots-a dozen between
prices.
Other staple weaves are included.
$i.50 to $3.50 yard
The new Curl Cloth in wool
Camels-hair Jacquards
Canvas weaves
Potato-sack
Sail-cloth weayes.
Serges-Foreign and Domes-
tic
37lSc to $50 yard
Fine-twill Serge Diagonal Serge
Rough-twill Serge Storm Serge
Camels-hair-
75c TO $3.50 yard
Fine twills Coarse twills Zibeline
Cancels hair black goods promise to
be leading favorites this season.
Soft, quiet elegance.
Mohairs-
PC to $50 yard
Plain standard Mohairs and the pop
ular Sicilian weaves. Lustrous and
uncrushable.
Fancy Mohairs-
$50 and s. yard
Diagonal. Crepe, Sharkskin, Granite
ana the host of pretty designs classed
with the higher grade of Mohairs
Crepons-Mohair-
81 to s. yard
Figured, crepey. curly, striped, waffle
and boucle weaves. Novelty and
extra wearing qualities combined.
Black Novelties
Large and small silk-and-wool bro
caded figures, fresh from the great
French dress goods artists Black
goods elegance The French manu-
facturers are the acknowledged lead
ers in producing high grade dress
stuffs. A special feature in these
novelties is the poplin weave bro
caded heavily with silk. We have
aimed at the most elegant designs
and exclasivcness.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-10-03
800 Reward. 800.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
20 learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able 10 cure in
all its stages and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known To the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease. requires n
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure Is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. thereby destroying the foundation
of thedisease, and giving the patient strength
by building mp the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative powers.
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that il fails to cure. Send for list
Of testimonials Address,
+. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. q.
rr-Sold by Druggists. 75c.
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NlMe RoseS~

Send II cents In one-ceut stamps 10 Or. r. y.
Pierce, Buffalo. y. Y. and get DIR. PieTce's Med
heal Adviser. II Is book 81 1905 pages profuseiy
illustrated. II will give you complete knowledge
Of the human system In plain words.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-10-03
LU NJ B Z r.

We have a complete stock Of
lumber, rough and planed, for all kinds
of work. Prices the lowest. Carpen.
tiers are invited to examine and com.
pare quality with other mills work.
Delivered on Chincoteague or at your
railroad station elsewhere. /. n.
Hearn d Son. May he seen on
mill yard atWatermelon Point. If.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-10-03

s3322S OF
CALVIN b. TAYLOR,
Treasurer.
School Board for Worcester County.
+. w. McMASTER, President.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-10-03
ROAD EXAMINERS NOTICE.

This is to give notice that the under
signed have been appointed by the
County Commissioners of Worcester
county, commission to determine
whether or not the public convenience
requires County road to be opened
at the intersection of the road leading
from Berlin to Ocean City, said pro-
posed road to pass to the Northwest OF
George Harrison's farm with the public
road leading to Morris Tan Yard to
Trap Mills via said farm. across the
lands of Samuel NJ. CULLEN. III. c.
Connaway and wife, Mckinney Hol-
loway and wife and others, to the road
leading to Ocean City also to widen
and straighten the road across the
Sinepuxent Beach Co.'S property. All
persons interested are hereby notified
to meet the undersigned commissioners
on the premises described, on the 2Sth
day OF September, 1896, at 10 o'clock
a. m, for the purposes above set forth.
REESE PETERS,
JOIN F. KEAs,
w. b. DAVIS,
August 22d, 1896.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-10-03

The MESSENGER for the campaign
% cents.
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1t isn'ta counterfeit-it stands
on its merits. We've sold it
for six years past; we haven't
had a complaint we've had
many words in praise of it.
And we show one hnndyed
and fge eolo,-ineS for Autumn.
ST a ward.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-10-03
FALL DRESS STUFFS

TALL DNESS BLUFFS
Covert Cloths were never so
temptingly pretty. New color
plays and loom tricks. 46 in,
SI.25.
And these-SI.5o and So
Diagonal Covert Cloth
Sharkskin Covert Cloth
Whipcord Covert Cloth
Fine-twill Covert Cloth
Atwood Cashmere, 2sc-
So in. wide-the goodness
you've known at SIC; the
color range of the new sea
son.
PLAIDS-
Two hundred and forty-two
styles at the counters devoted
to Plaids. 25c to SI.25.
Black-and-white and blue-and-whit
checks for skirts, all-wool. "a in.
35l9c.
John WANAMAKER.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-10-03

The old story of Prometheus Is parable,
an allegory. Prometheus was on terms Of
intimacy with the gods. From them he
stole FIRE, and gave il to men. For this sin
he was bound TO the rocks of Mount eau
casus, and vultures were set upon him.
They only ate his liver. This grew again
as fast as Il was pecked away. Are his suf-
ferings to be imaginedi Yes, and realized.
Take a modern Interpretation of the par
able. There is no cooking without fire. In
cooking and eating the mischief lies. The
stomach Is overtasked, the bowels become
clogged, they cannot dispose of the food
that Is given them. The impurities back
up on the liver. Then come the vultures.
The suffcrings from an outside, visible
hurt, are a mere pin scratch to the tormeuts
of a diseased liver.
But, moderns are ahead of the ancients
There is a sequel to the old story. Or.
Pierce Is the author. His Golden Med.
icai Discover" is more than equal 70 the
vultures of dyspepsia and its kindred dis.
eases. Every atom of the Discovery" 10
an active agent against disease. II hies
like a ferret, wherever il is sent. II Is a.
sure as the needle Of the compass. There
is no more need of suffering from dyspepsia
than there is Of hanging ones self
Mfr. W. ROGERS Of so7 Gyayios ST.. Lonitpiiis.
KY has this {, say for himself aud the g Colde .
Medical Discovery: Z" I was q dyspeptic. had
not had a comfortable night In six years. have
taken three bottles OF DR.. Pierce's Golden Med.
icai Discovery am uov City years old. feel
thirty years yoarger." Yours truly.
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BALTIMORE. CHESAPEAKE < AT
Il LANTIC RAILWAY COMPANY.
" of Baltimore
MIDWAY DIVISION.

Timetable in effect Sept. 26, 1896.
Steamer connections between Pier Light
St, Wharf. Baltimore. and the railway
division at Claiborne.
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1t is surprising 10 many that foot.
ball players and other athletes regard
a sprain or bruise of so little conse.
quence. One reason of this is, they
know how TO treat such injuries SO a:
TO recover from them in few DAYS,
while others would be laid up for two
or three weeks, il not longer. Writing
from Central State Normal School,
Lock Haven, Pa, Mr.. w. II. Losch
captain of the base ball club and gym.
naslum says: II take pleasure in
stating, that members of our base bal
club and myself have used Cha mber
lain's Pain Balm with most excel lent
results. | unhesitatingly recommend
it as the best remedy for sprains
swellings, cuts and bruises, of any that
| know" For sale by p. ID. Getting.
ham d Co., Druggists, Snow Hill, Nd
Notice is hereby given to gunner,
not To trespass with dog or gun upon
the james Hack farm on which | now
live under penalty of law. All person,
found trespassing in the woods or field.
will he handled by law.-Zadok II
Richardson.
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STATEMENT

OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSE-
MENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL
PURPOSES FOR THE YEAR
ENDING JULY 81, 1896.
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PmlLApELrnrA. Monday, Sept. IS. 1899.

PHILADELPHIA. Monday, Sept IS, 1890.
We're ready for the new
season with this sixteen-acre
store filled with Four Mill
ions of Dollars in mcrchan-
disc. More than a score of
buyers cross the sea each sea
son to gather what the old
world has produced toward
home beautifying and for the
personal needs of Philadelphia
shoppers. More than half a
hundred watchers keep track
of the new world productions.
A little army of almost four
thousand helpers here today
to attend to your wants. Wan
amaker's stands unique among
a world-ful of stores.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS.
Evangelist LarimOre's Interesting Work at the
 Christian Church.

The gospel meetings at the Christian church, Southside promise to be entirely successful. The work of Evangelist Lari- more of Florence is already bearing fruit.
 His wonderfully thorough education in Biblical knowledge, supplemented by a marvellous memory, has proved highly ed- flying and instructive to his increasing congregations. There will be services to- day at D. m. and this evening at 7.30 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
 The congregational singing. led by the accomplished pastor, Rev. Mr. Watson, was heartily participated in by all. ? MT. LarimoreS sermon last night was a simple but powerful elucidation of the account of the rich man and Lazarus. The sermon of last evening was as en- rapturing as the tongue of burning eloI quence could make scene embracing three worlds embellished by the spark- ling truths of inspiration. v In dealing with the two characters mentioned, 1t was refreshing to listen to a lengthy discourse in which the speaker did not grow pessimistic over the rich man nor optimistic over Lazarus. but rather dismissed his hearers with subj
 lime conception of Gods love to all alike and lasting reminder that 'it is not all of life to live. nor all of death to die.'f Memorial Services. Memorial services in respect to Bishop Atticus G. Haygood will be held at the First Methodist church Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The following order of
 exercises will be observed: Hymn 5S2.
 Prayer-Rev E. Nicholson. Scripture lesson--Rev. F.. M. Glenn. Hymn 602. "Bishop Haygood As Man"-Dr. Thomas Armstrong. Hymn 4S5.
 "Bishop Haygood As an Author" S. M Hoshler.
 Hymn 670 t"Bishop Haygoed As a Preacher and Educator"-Dr c. c, Kelley. Hymn 655.
 -Benediction. st-.-A At the Southsido Baptist Rev. pr. G. c. Kelley. pastor of the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01

mans opinion as to the question of mon- ey. It would give encouragement and ammunition testhe enemy. In our opin- ion it would be suicidal, and if we did not understand the eager, aggressive and cumulative character of MT. Clarke We would be surprised at his offer to excite contention and division in the camp of friends. sFF sl
 It is not forgotten that Senator Morgan some years ago was challenged by MT. Adams, who then claimed to be demo- crat. to divide time with him. The sena- tor very properly replied that he had no debate to make with democrats, but would be happy to divide time with any enemy of the democratic party. That was the proper spirit. It was applauded universally at the time, and even the Advertiser reluctantly did the senator the justice to approve his reply.
 Let us hear no more of matches and over-matches. It is undignified, puerile and productive of harm to the party.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
PARTY LAW
Adopted by the Executive Committee o,
 Tuesday, January 21.

Adopted by the Gx6cub1Ve OOHlInlbtec ol
 Tuesday, January 2l.
 1. Whereas, The democratic committee of the United States, in its call of the na- tional convention, adopted wise and conservative policy in inviting all con- servative citizens, irrespective of past po- litical associations or. differences. to join in sending delegations to the said con- yention; therefore, be it
 Resolved by the state democratic ex- ecutve committee of Alabama, That we hereby invite all conservative voters, IT, respective of past political associations or differences, who can unite With us In the effort for pure, economical and con stitutional government, and who will sup port the nominees and principles of the democratic party, to join with us in send ing delegates to the approaching state convention, to be held at the state capl- tol in the city of Montgomery upon day to be fixed by this committee. The fore going shall also apply to the conventions called to nominate county and beat can didates.
 9. Each county shall be entitled to the same number of delegates in said conven- ton as it had in the last state conven- tion.
 3. Each county executive committee shall decide for its county whether the delegates to the state convention shall be selected by primary election. beat meetings, county conventions or mass meetings.
 A. No delegate to the congressional con- vention shall be elected at the same time that delegates are selected to the state convention.
 5. That the executive committee of each county shall have the right to deter mine whether to admit any but white voters to the primaries of their respec- tive counties.
 Delegates to the congressional conven- ton shall be elected in such manner as the respective county executive commit tees shall determine, on Saturday, the 22d day of August, 1896 and the congress sional conventions of the several districts in the state shall be held on Tuesday, September 1. 1896. at such places as the respective congressional executive com mittees may determine Each county shall be entitled to the same number of delegates in the congressional convention that it is allowed under the foregoing apportionment in the state convention.
 s. D. WEAKLEY, Chairman.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
N.F. THOMPSON.

N 1aOmECONs
 Today Birmingham will lose a citizen who has, during his res idence here, proven himself to be a man who will prove valuable ac- quisition to any community. We refer to Mr. N. F. Thompson, whose name heads this article. For ten years MT. Thompson has been live, active, enter prising citizen of Birmingham. During the last two years of the ten he has occu- pied the position of secretary of the Commercial club. Since entering upon the duties of that position he has devoted his entire time and talent to Birming- ham, and that he has accomplished a great deal of good for the city is a fact known of all men in this community Notwithstanding he went into the place long before the shadows of the panic of 93 had begun to pass away, he has suc- ceeded in locating some industries here, but best of all he has taken care to see to it that outside interest in Birmingham was not allowed to languish. He has constantly kept the city, its advantages, resources and possibilities prominently advertised to the world.
 During his term as secretary Mr. Thompson has contributed freely to the press, both local and foreign, able ar ticles on industrial matters, never failing to take care that those who read them might learn of the great advantages that Birmingham and this district offers to outside as well as home capital.
 MT. Thompson has accepted the posi- ton of industrial agent of the city of Johnstown, Pa., al a salary something like double the amount the club here can afford to pay, and several days ago ten- dered his resignation to the directory of the club He will leave for Johnstown tonight. For the present his family will remain in Birmingham. At a meeting of the directors of the Commercial club yesterday strong resolutions indorsing Mr. Thompson were passed, as we'll as resolutions expressing the regrets of the directory that MT Thompson has seen proper to depart. MT. Thompson has many friends in Birmingham and throughout the coutry who wish him all the success possible in his new field.
 While the State Herald regrets that MT. Thompson has determined to leave Birmingham. it cheerfully comments him to the Johnstown people and heartily congratulates them on having secured him as a citizen and as their industrial agent assuring them that they have got ten the right man in the right place, In his new field we wish MT Thompson much success and hope ere long that Bir- mingham may claim him again as cti- zen.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
I0/I FaYSt Avenue.

promised, will be a rare treat, and, as a cordial invitation is extended to all, whether teachers or not, 1t is expected that the assembly room of the high school will be well filled with visitors
 Airs. Sheldon visited several of the pub lie schools yesterday in company with Superintendent Phillips and talked to over 1000 pupils. Her descriptions of travel were so entertaining and instruc- tive that both pupils and teachers were charmed. Mrs. Sheldon attracts, not only on account of her fame as one of the most noted of American travellers but also by her pleasing personality, her remark able gift of vivid description and her charming simplicity of diction. Her ex- perience in the schools yesterday afford ed ample proof of her versatility of pow CT in adapting her talks to the varying capacities of pupils from the high school to the primary grades. In all her talks, covering nearly five hours, addressed to over 1000 children, Mrs. Sheldon, it was said, did not repeat herself, but had a new lecture for each class, adapted to their age and capacity. This is an ac- complishment commanded by very few people.
 Birmingham is highly honored in hav- ing Mrs. Sheldon here as visitor and will extend to her the welcome her worth and renown richly merit.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01

First Methodist church, preached stir ring discourse to a large congregation last night at the Southside Baptist. The theme was God Seeking the Subject. The distinguished preachers lucid ar gument and happy descriptive powers. combined with his sustained eloquence, visiby affected his hearers.
 The attendance at this church Is grow ing in numbers, and the interest is de- veloping into real enthusiasm.
 Peoples Temple Revival.
 Still increasing in momentum! Great awakening. People aroused to great en- thusiasm! Three services will be held tomorrow Sunday. Dr. Mann will preach at Il a. m. and 7:30 D. m.; also conduct a children's meeting from 5 to 4 D. m Extra sittings have been provided. Professor Hosxins, with full chorus.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
OPENING THE DOORS.

The Memphis Commercial approves of the action of the national democratic committee. It says:
 'The action of, the, democratic state committee in Alabama in opening the primaries to all who are willing to sup port the nominee has been harshly criti- cised. Chairman Harrity of the national committee, however has given this ac- ton his very explicit sanction in the pub lished call for the national convention. He extends a cordial invitation to all, irrespective of past political associa- tions and differences, who can unite with us in the effort for pure, economical and constitutional government to join us In sending delegates to the convention.' This is substantially the language of the democratic committee of Alabama. MT. Harrity would bar no man from partici- pating in democratic primary because of his former political beliefs or party associations. The only test he would make is, Will you. join with us now?' So full and complete an indorsement coming from the chairman of the nation al committee. himself a supporter of the gold standard, will doubtless prove em- barrassing to the gentlemen who have been so outraged by the action of the state committee in Alabama"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS,
Important Function by Treasurer Cameron How Mrs. French-SheIdon Charmed
 Teachers and Pupils.

The regular monthly meeting of the
 teachers of the public schools will be held
 in the high school building at 9:30 o'clock this morning. The first part of the meet ing will be conducted by Treasurer Cam con of the board of education, who will pay the monthly salaries of the teachers. The remainder of the morning will be given to Mrs. French-Sheldon, the dis tinguished traveller and member of the Royal Geographical society of England, who has kindly consented to deliver an address. This address, 1t is confidently
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01

The Mobile Register of the 30th, speak ing of Captain Johnston, says
 He has openly and frequently declared that that representative, President Cleve- land has not been true to the democratic faith; that he has misrepresented the party platform and that he is not safe leader for the party to follow. In this he may be correct"
 It is rather strange for postmaster to make such an admission, but an hdn- est confession is good for the soul
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01

Fifteen years ago Maryland and Vir- gnia furnished from the Cheapeake IT, 00O, ,OOO of the 26,O00,000 bushels of oysters eaten by the people of the United States This year they will not furnish more than 5000,000 bushels, and the largest oyster territory in the world diminishes in its productiveness, says the New York Times, each year. The time has come when the state laws must protect the oyster reefs and when the fishermen should be compelled to cultivate the oys- ter, as is done on the European coasts. The indiscriminate dredging for oysters along the gulf coast is rapidly destroying the beds. The states of Florida, Ala bama and Mississippi are peculiarly in terested in preserving the seed oysters and the next general assemblies of these stats should make rigid regulations to protect a most valuable property of the states. '-t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
GREAT EXCITEMENT.
Crowds Attracted to the Great Sale of the St.
 Pierre Shoe Company Stock.

Since the stock of the St. Pierre Shoe company has been in the hands of an assignee prices have been slashed to pieces. The store is crowded from early morning until late at night and purchas- CTS seem well pleased with the bargains they are getting. These low prices will prevail as long as there is anything to sell If you want bargains now is your time. Don't croak about hard times but take advantage of such opportunities and yOu will soon be hapDy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
BIRMINGHAM BATTALION OFFICERS.

The commissioned officers of the Birmingham battalion meet in regular monthly session in the Rifles armory tonight. Several matters of importance will be discussed and the committee ap- pointed at the last meeting to formulate plan for a social organization will prob ably make their report. A full attend ance of officers is requested.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
MT. w. 0. Watson's Funersl l,

Atlanta. Ga. Jan. S1.--The funeral of w. c. Watson. formerly general passen- ger agent of the Southern Pacific at New orleans. occurred today. The remains were taken from Atlanta to -aGrange this morning. and the interment occurred at the latter place.. Many railroad men attended the funeral
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01

A prominent and successful lawyer of Hamilton, Marion county, Ala, mem Der of the democratic state executive committee and chairman of the sub committee which reported the resolution fixing the date of the state convention at April 21. 1S96 unanimously adopted by tba xubola pnpnmittee
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Jumped Overheard and Drowned.

Philadelphia. Jan. 3I.-T. F. Hughes of Jonesvllle. Fla. a passenger on the steamer Tallahassee. from Boston for Sa- this morning at pier 39. south wharves. and was drowned He-was 40 years of age.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Nnfica.

Notice. Tickets issued by White and Mont gomery, prior to January 30, will be re- deemed at Birmingham office, 171S Second avenue, until February 8, 1896. BIRMINGHAM, POWDERLY AND BESSEMER RAILROAD