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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-25
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

The Republican Convention for
Worcester county was held in the
Court House here on Monday with
closed doors, so the following proceed
ings and comments are taken from Il
Baltimore paper:
Snow Hill, Mp, April 20.-The
Worcester Republican County Conven
ton met at the Court House, in Snow
Hill, TO day, with Asburv c. Riley in
the chair and Elijah j. Schooltield,
Secretary.
There had been no contests in any
OF the districts except East and West
Berlin, where on Saturday a conven-
ton was held to elect delegates 10 the
County Convention to day In the
Berlin convention speeches were made
denouncing Mr.. Wellington aud de-
cidedly rejecting on Gov. Lowndes
This Immediately brought Henry
Godfrey to his feet in support of the
administration. He withdrew from
the convention with his followers and
held regular primaries and elected
delegates 10 the convention in Snow
Hill to-day.
The Berlin convention also sent a
delegation. but the two made com
promise after reaching Snow Hill.
Mr. Godfrey was active on the floor
Of the convention in support Of Mr..
Wellington and the administration.
Resolutions were adopted renewing
allegiance to the principles of the Re-
publican party, indorsing the admin
istration, Senator Wellington and the
last Legislature regretting the with
drawal of the name of Charles o. Mel
vim rs State Librarian denouncing
the decision in the recent election con
tests from Worcester county before the
Legislature and accusing the DEM
oCRArIC MESSENGER of having pub
lished misstatementS in regard To the
testimony OF Republican witnesses in
the election contests.
The convention indor>ed DR.. WIN.
ID. Straughn as II candidate to repre-
sent the First Congressional District
in the ST. Louis Convention. aud the
delegates were instructed to use all
honorable means to secure his election.
Henry \. Godirey's name was pre-
scented as delegate 10 the District Con
vention. bit was withdrawn, he having
siguiiied his preference not to - in
that capacity The following a,e The
delegates To the State Convention Il"
meet at Baltimore April p: Alfred
II. Howard, George Il Marshall, VIM.
: Schonliield, \. + Barnes
The delegates 10 the District Con
vcntion II, Salisbury. Nav 9th. are
DR. w. ID. Slraughn, a. c. Riley,
Benz. 7. Selby, john II Truitt.
Delegates 10 the Congressional Con
veniion nj Ea~ton. August 18th: Chas.
w Farrow, Eiw. :. furbush, John
Fooks, ID. II. Long.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-25

To all persons requiring license
for the year beginning May LIST, 1896,
notice is hereby given that | will he in
Pocomoke City, Friday morning, May
lst, and in Berlin, Saturday morning,
May 2nd, for the purpose of issuing
such license. All licenses now in force
will expire on that date, and all per.
sons unlicensed after that are subject
To Indictment by the Grand Jury.
Francis Henry Purnell, Clerk q.
We have complete stock of
lumber, rough and planned, 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. l. n.
Hearn Il Son. May be seen on
millyard at Watermelon Point. If.
A novel and amusing device to
raise church and other charitable funds
is by what is known as clipping
party" Alta clipping party" articles
are wrapped in paper and strung upon
lines across the room. Upon person
paying a fixed price he or she has per-
mission to clip from the line any
package selected As the buyer does
not know what is in the package until
il is opened much amusement is caused.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-25
BERLIN

Rev Arthur Dougall and Mr. John
Herman attended the Newcastle Pres
hytery this week.
Miss Helen Hazel Of Smyrna, Del,
came down last Saturday 10 visit her
friend, Miss Minnie Lytle.
Miss Amelia Donawav and Mr..
Frank Smallwood were married last
Wednesday evening. We wish them
a happy life.
Mr.. Horace +. IIarmonson left last
Tuesday for the West, where he has
gone TO purchase horses and mules.
Miss Clara Hammond gave a party
Tuesday evening for her little friends,
who enjoyed themselves very much.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levin Davidson left
this morning to make her sister Mrs.
Powders a visit in Milford.
Mrs Hester Weist Of Philadelphia.
is visiting her friend, Mrs George L.
Scott.
We are glad to hear that Miss
Amanda Dennis. who has been quite
sick, is improving.
Preaching by the Rev. Arthur Dou-
gall tomorrow morning and evening at
the Buckingham church. All are
welcome.
Mr.. Fred Selby and Miss Lilly
CULLEN were married at the NJ. +.
Parsonage by Rev. Edward Atkins,
l4th inst.
Mr.. Francis |. Harmonson return
ell home Monday evening, he had
been visiting his son Charlie IN Clay
ton and friends in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Selby Smith returned home
Monday night from Baltimore, accom-
panied by her brother Mr.. Joseph
Tirney.
Mr.. Thomas Jarvis, Jr.. left last
Monday morning for Philadelphia.
We hope the boys will succeed in get
ting good situations.
Mr. John Thorp is visiting his sister
Mrs. Frank Bartlett.
Mrs. George Givens went up last
week TO Philadelphia to visit friends,
and have her little son George eyes
treated.
Mrs. Jennie lIarmonson left Thurs
day afternoon for Philadelphia to do
some Spring shopping.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-25
GIRDLETREE.

Mrs. Mary Bishop is spending some
time with her daughter Mrs William
Scarborough in Northampton, Va.
Many of our young people attended
IN oyster supper given AT the home OF
Captain George Truitt, Of Box Iron,
last Tuesday. All report pleasant
time and are proiuse in their thanks to
Captain George for his kind hospital
ity.
Mrs w. ID. Straughn and little
daughter were the welcome guests of
Mrs. Mary Rowley last Tuesday.
Prof w. c. Bromley visited his
mother at Box Iron last Sunday.
Mr.. p. w. Scarborough and son
Harold, left last Friday for North
Carolina to purchase a cargo OF oyster
plants.
Messrs. Francis and William Hud
son of Atlantic. Va, visited their par
ents last Sunday. Frank and Will
are ever welcome guests 10 our town.
AT this writing only one leap year
proposal is known to have been made
in our vicinity, and while we are
rejoicing over this one we are signing
for the ninety and nine which rs vet
have not been made.
Miss Susie Dukes, Of Woodbury.,
spent few days with her parents this
week.
Both teachers and pupils of our
school were delighted to see the pleas
ant face Of Mr.. Calvin b. Taylor, of
Berlin, last Thursday.
Mr.. Atwood Gor,ly, of Exmore, was
the welcome guest Of friends in Gir,lle
tree last Sunday.
Mrs. {. V. Rowlev is confined to
her room with bronchial affection
May her illness be of short duration.
Mrs Thompson Jones and Mrs
Columbus Ellis visited Snow Hill last
Saturday.
Epworth prayer-meeting next sun
day Z. 7. NJ. Subject. The Guide
Divine" Leader, NJ. Ella Sturgis.
Books, periodicals, magazines, papers
of nearly every description are received
both daily and weekly by the citizens
of our little town, but the writer can
truthiully say that no paper is received
as joyfully or is more appreciated than
the DEMOCRATIC MESSENGER.
The shipping Of oysters is well nigh
over and the planters will soon engage
in planting.
House cleaning is now in operation
and we are seriously afraid that to
much exertion will bring on the heart
trouble. Girls assist but very little
in this work"
Mr.. Lemuel W. Onley is suffering
with neuralgia attack this week. We
wish Mr.. Onley a speedy recovery.
Mr.. {. Y. Rowley is spending this
week with friends AT Norfolk and
Hampton.
Mrs. J. :. Scarborough is visiting
relatives at Franktown, Va
Mrs. ID. f. Scoy was ummoned last
Tuesday to the bedside Of meice
residing ut Boggs.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Jones is very i'll at this writing.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-25
OCEAN CITY.

No doubt many of the readers of the
MESSENGER, Judging from our quiet
ness of late, think that Ocean City is
not wide awake as usual. Such how.
ever is not true for there has been
more work done here since last season
than usual. and there are now more
new cottages in process OF erection than
for several years. About fifteen have
already been put up and on every
hand preparations are being made for
the coming season. | tell you, Ocean
City is booming. quietly but surely.
The last few warm days brought
numerous visitors in search of Gotta.
ges. | am told there are none here
for rent and those already rented
brought good prices.
The Sinepuxent Beach Company is
improving the looks of their property
by the application Of the paint brush.
Mr.. George l.. Williams is superin
tending the work and | have no doubt
it will be done To the perfect satisiac-
ton of the Company.
Mr.. b. j. Esham has been driving
things here, and is pushing to compile
ton work on the new cottage he is
building for Mr.. O. NJ. Purnell Capt.
John Cropper and William Purnell
are doing the painting.
Miss Powell, of Connecticut. is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. William Warning
ton at the Atlantic Hotel We hope
her visit may be pleasant one. Mr..
VIM. Warrington. Jr, also spent Sun
day with his father and mother.
A number of our Berlin friends
came down to see us last Sunday. We
are always glad to have our friends
with us. So come and see us next
Sunday, or anytime you feel like it,
for we will always extend welcome
hand to you.
y special train came from Salisbury
last Monday aud brought the officials
Of the Railroad to look around and see
what Improvements they could make
here. have been informed they are
contemplating some Improvements,
one OF which is To build splendid
new platform on each side of the track
at the station
The convention passed of quietly.
there was not any bloody noses or hair
pulling.
Mr. and Mrs John ID. Showell
spent last Monday afternoon with us.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-25

Governor Lowndes has received
letter from Collector Hopkins of Bal
timore calling attention TO the fact that
the assessment law requires that all
assessors under the new LAW shall he
taxpayers, and suggests that the Gov
ernor require the production of re-
ceipted tax bill for 1895 before the ap-
pointment be made The Governor
says he thinks that he will make the
requirement with the appointees for
Baltimore city, and suggests that the
State central committees require the
same before making their recommended
ton in the counties.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-25
POCONIOKE.

Miss Hortense Conner Of this city.
spent Sunday with friends ard relatives
at Marion.
Miss Rose Hall, after Il pleasant
visit to Miss Mamie Dale. of this place,
returned To her home at Fairmount
Saturday last.
+. Ross, oil near Princess Anne, was
Il welcome visitor to our town Saturday.
The residence of Rev. William Dale.
on Market street, is being treated to a
new coat of paint. Messrs. Carey and
Scott are handling the brush with
great skill.
The Westminster League of the
Christian Endeavor Society, Of the
Presbyterian Church, held a suciable
Friday evening. a large number were
present and the evening was spent in
the PLAYING of innocent games, etc.
interspersed with choice vocal and
instrumental music, which was well
rendered. At a late hour refreshments
were served, after which the guests
departed for their respective homes,
after spending II most enjoyable even
ing and one long to be remembered by
those who were so fortunate as to he
present.
Mrs. Joseph b Dulany. after spend
ing sometime with her aunt, Mrs. X.
J. Dryden of j., returned to her home
in New York, Monday.
Quite an excitement was created on
Fourth street last Sunday night bv
Mary Madria and Willie Marshall,
both colored, who were engaged in
what might he termed a fist fight and
general hair pulling. Both women
received severe scratches about the
face and, no doubt, would have been
seriously injured had it not been Tor
the timel Y assistance Of several colored
people, who, after hard struggle, sue.
ceeded in separating them. The
trouble originated from dispute be-
tween the two, in which both claimed
to he the lawful wife of George Mar
shall, an old local preacher Of this
town, and they finally became 50 en-
ragged that ii ended III fight rs above
stated. They were taken before Justice
Robinson On MONDAY morning and
each fined Sc and costs.
l.. Thompson Parker, aged 81 years.
died at his residence near Parker's
Corner, Somerset county, Saturday
morning, the 18th inst after brief.
but severe illness of pneumonia. lie
was taken sick while attending church
several weeks ago and never recovered
Mr.. Parker was well to.do farmer
and well known throughout the entire
State
Charlie, Crockett is suffering from IA
severe attack of pneumonia. We hope
to see him ont again very soon.
Mrs J. +. Thorington spent a por-
ton of last week with her brother, Mr.
J. W. Colona, OF Tasley, Va.
Mrs. w. F. King has returned to
her home in this city after pleasant
visit to Mr. and Mrs. l.. T. Boehm, of
Snow Hill.
The W. C. I. L. held its regular
monthly meeting at the residence of
Mrs. |. ~ Neasey, on Market street,
Friday Afternoon. Quite an interest
ing program was rendered.
A committee appointed by the
Board ot County Commissioners to
examine into transfers and improve
ments at Ocean City, visited there this
week with Il view to rc-asseSsing and
increasing the tax in proportion To its
enhanced value. They conferred with
the tax collector there and took his /
valuation for municipal purposes rs Il
basis for State and county taxation.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-25
Just in Time!

The Combination Drug Stores brim-
full, enthusiastic, up.to-date, spanking,
git-up, hustling iace-right up, even
or IA little ahead in the business race,
have full line of Diamond Dyes,
Valentines paints, also moth balls inst
II time 10 arrange your spring and
summer wearing apparel to please
your hubby or your sweetheart, your
home to catch the eye of the esthetics,
and moth balls 10 save your woolens
put away Just in time 10 serve you
on the dish Of supply anything you
need in the Drug department.
Dental Department,
:. X. Marshall. ID. d. s, sole owner.
Teeth filled, saved, extracted, artificial
teeth made, broken plates mended
Bicycle Department,
DIR. :. X Marshall and J. III. Farlow,
sole owners. The renowned Crawford
Bicycle for sale on installment plan,
exchange and hire. What have YOU
got to trade in the way Of stock?
Bank Department,
Dirickson's Bank-that's the hub of
the Combination Each man owns
and controls his own department
L. 1. Erickson, Jr.,
Banker and Prop
DR.. S. K. Marshall,
Dentist and Supt.
J. n. Farlow, Salesman.
BERLIN. MD.
ss-The Crawford Bicycle always
gives satisfaction.
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s30,690 81
Valuation of Shares.

First Series, five year old; present value,
S74.5l. Total dues paid, 10000.
Second Series, four years old; present
value, $3.50. Total dues paid $500.
Third Series, three years old; present
value. slO40 Total dues paid, $50 90.
Fourth Series, two years old present
value, SO 81 Total dues paid, S2lo0.
Fifth Series, one year old; present value,
sl24S Total dues paid $1,000.
Actual divided profit on stock for year
ending April 30th. 1896, per cent.
Present No. Stockholders l>t Series, Is.
Present No. Stockholders 81 Series, 81.
Present No. Stock holders Sd Series, 81.
Present No Stockholders 18th Series, SO.
Present No Stockholders 9th Series. 81.
The aforesaid Report is hereby submitted
To the Stock holders as true exhibit of the
Books of the Association to date. The
Books of the Association are now open for
subscribers to Sixth Series, which will he
issued Nav LIST. 1896, at Sl.00 per share.
Members and others are requested TO become
shareholders. especially those who desire to
own their homes The meetings of the
Directors are held on the First Friday even
ing of every month"; when the Dues, Interest,
etc, are received for that month.
w. ID. CORDDRY, JR Secretary.
We your Auditors have examined the Rocks aud
correct WM. Nj VINCENT,
wN \. McAILEN.
Amiit.r~
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-25

Miss Lille Corbin. the II year
old daughter Of Mr.. \. l.. Corbin,
liz ing near Hopcwell Station. who
suddenly disappeared one Sunday
afternoon last summer, is still missing
although her father has used every
means in his power To gain some clue
to her whereabouts Miss Corbin dis
appeared as suddenly and entirely rs
though the earth had opened and
swallowed her up. Her father heart
broken and almost crazed with grief,
has at last given up all hopes of ever
solving the mystery. and believes her
dead. - CrisfcH Times.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-25

During the winter of 1898. +. NJ.
Martin, of Long Reach. West Va,
contracted a severe cold which left him
with cough. In speaking OF how he
cured it he says: II used several
kinds of cough syrup but found no re-
lief until bought bottle of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, which re-
lieved me almost instantly. and in a
short time brought about a complete
cure" When troubled with a cough
or cold use this remedy and you will
not find it necessary to try several
kinds before you get relief. 1t has
been in the market for over twenty
years and constantly grown in favor
and popularity. p and 30 cent bot
ties for sale by DIR. c. F. W. Hall,
Snow Hill, and DIR. l.. l.. Dirickson,
Berlin, Nd.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-25
In McnlOrianl.

Elizabeth Jane, widow of William
T. Jones, departed this life at her home
in CoulbOurn District, April 18th, in
her 9th year. For nearly 40 years
she was faithful member Of the
Indiantown Baptist Church near
Powellville, Nd. The funeral was
conducted by Elder Francis, the pastor.
The interment was in the family Gene
terry, at the old home place. The
deceased leaves five children, three
boys, and two girls. y good woman
has gone to her reward She lived a
patient, devoted Christian life, and
when the end came-sweetly "fell asleep
in Jesus
she sleeps, o. God no other hand
Can wake that deep repose,
No power can break that unseen band
Save Christ. who from It rose.
Sleep sweetly. since God DEGREES
That friends on earth must sever.
His plying eye our sorrow sees
And says it's not forever.
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s30,690 81
LIABILITIES.

Paid up Stock, 5 600 %
2l3 Shares Isl Series e. s74.5l. 1880 63
I22 Shares 81 Series q $50 60, 6905 20
90 Shares 3rd Series q s4o4O, 1926 90
100 Shares lth Series q s2593, 3,345 81
l03 Shares 9TH Series a. sl2.4S, l,2S5 Al
Undivided Profit. 5707
S30,690 81
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-25

Local notices IA these columns are
charged for al the rate Of 10 cents line
for euery insertion. II matters not ,chat
others charge. We regulate our orn
prices according 10 the fair north Of This
journal as an advertising medium
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-25

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Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-05-09

been employed in the past, and only
a little over year ago, in the capac
ity of a lobbyist for the Gould
monopoly 10 Arkansas. Mr. Joel I.
Robinson, author of the Railway
Commission bill in the last House,
gives his testimony on that point to
the editor of the Helena World in a
letter, as follows:
LoNoKE, Ark, April 20, 1896.
Hon. WIN. Neal, Helena.
Dear Sir:-In response to the in
quiry contained in your letter to
myself, under date of the 25th inst,
| desire to state that when the Rob
inson Railroad Commission bill came
up for consideration before the
Judiciary Committee of the House,
Col. Dan w. Jones appeared before
the committee, by permission of the
committee, and made an argument
against the bill He stated at the
time that he was the attorney for
the Missouri Pacific Railroad sys-
ten, and was acting in that eapaei.
ty.
His argument on that occasion
was addressed mainly to the consti-
nationality of the bill, and he said,
among other things, This bill is as
good as any Railroad Commission
Bill / have seen, but they are all un-
constitutional; it is impossible to
draft railroad bill. that will be con
stitutional
While member of the House of
Representatives Mr.. Jones voted
against a bill providing for the ere
alton of railroad commission, and
it has always been my impression
that he is unalterably opposed to
legislation IN that direction.
I have NO doubt in the world that
if Col. Jones is nominated, and
elected, he would veto a railroad
commission bill. Very truly,
JOE I. ROBINSON,
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-05-09

Ex-Gov. ROBERTS, after ten
years of private life and in the twi-
light of his age, has come out as a
candidate for Governor of Texas
against Gulberson, the present in
enmbent. In his card of announce
ment ex Gov. Roberts charges that
the Democratic party of Texas ''is
in the clutches of ring headed by
Gulberson, that is doing it bodily
harm, and he comes out as the
Moses to lead the party from out of
the bondage of Populists and silver
ties, and promises the people that il
they will follow his lead he will take
them out of the grasp of these
schemers and gang of manipula-
tors" The announcement has pro-
dueed sensation in the Lone Star
State.
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-05-09
LET TIE MAJ0RTTY Rule

LIT THE Md OhIY1 rs ULE.
We observe that number of our
exchanges are urging with vehe'
mence the abolition of the time
honored rule in the National Demo-
cratic Convention requiring two
thirds vote of the delegates to make
nomination. or course this con-
tention comes from the free silver
camp who think that such a change
in the practices of the Democratic
party would rebound to their ad-
vantage, for in the event they should
have a majority of the convention
they could then nominate a candi-
date independent of all opposition.
This is year when TIE public is
more interested in measures than
men-in the declarations of the
platform than the nominees of
the party.
Therefore, for the sake of consist
ency, we hope the former rule gov
erning nominations by the National
Convention will be abrogated, and
that the majority will rule in the
coming Democratic National Con-
vention. If free silver shall win in
that convention, then some strong
free silver man like Bland, of Mis-
souri,, or Boies, of Iowa, should be
nominated, but if the sound money
men should be triumphant, then
some man like Carlisle, of Kentucky,
Hill or Whitney, of New York, Pat
tison, of Pennsylvania, or Russell,
of Massachusetts, should be made
the standard bearer of the party.
This is not time for "great un-
knowns" or men whose opinions on
the financial question are SO occult
that it viii require an x ray to dis
cover them.
Let the question of free silver or
sound money be fought out on the
floor of the convention, and to the
side that has the majority should be
given the privilege as we'll as the re-
sponsibility of naming the ticket.
Let the majority rulel