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

The children of the State of Mary.
land are to have Free School Books"
The Legislature has passed Senator
John Walter Smiths Free School
Book Bill for the third time and Gov
ernor Lownies, who pledged himself
to do so during the Campaign will, if
he has not already done 50, sign the
Bill. The Baltimore SIN and other
daily and weekly newspapers OF
Maryland, irrespective of party. give
Senator Smith the credit for original
ing and pushing to passage this law.
The effects of this law will be felt
and appreciated by the poor people of
the State, rs the children are using a
great many different kinds of text
books and some of them are quite ex-
pensive. The law goes into effect
next year, and it will not call for any
increase in the State tax-rate to meet
its provisions. Senator Smith is receiv-
ing letters from people all over the
State expressing their gratitude for
the earnestness with which he pushed
his bill aud expressing their pleasure
at its being enacted into law. Our
schools are now '';ree," IN fact, and the
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-04

1t will he an agreeable surprise
to persons subject TO attacks Of bilious
collie to learn that prompt relief may
be had by taking Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy In
many instances the attack may be pre-
vented by taking this remedy rs soon
as the first symptoms OF the disease ap-
pear. 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, 1896-04-04
An Affidavit.

This is to certify that on May 18th,
] walked to Melick's drug store on a
pair of crutches and bought bottle Of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm for innam-
matory rheumatism which had crippled
me up After using three bottles
am completely cured. ] can cheerfully
recommend it.-Charles II. Wetzel,
Sunbury, Pa.
Sworn and subscribed to before me
on August 10. lS94.-Walter Ship.
man, J. +. For sale by DIR. c. +. w
Hall, Snow Hill, and DR.. l.. l.. Dirick-
son, Berlin, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-04
CIIINCOTEAGUE.

Mr.. o. NJ. Jones is the proud
possessor of what he saws. is a gen
uine. thoroughbred, imported English
pointer, but from his appearance, we
would suppose that he was the original
Rip Van Wrinkles dog Snyder
Mr.. b. b Topping. our popular
young leweler spent several days of
this week at Accomac c. H.. Va.
DR.. 4. J.. Hammel of Atlantic City,
y. j who has been Solourning at the
Atlantic for the past two weeks, took
his departure last "Wednesday morning
While here, by his genial disposition,
he won many warm friends, who re-
GREETED very much To see him leave.
The entertainment given by the
pupils OF Chincoteague Female Sem
mary, on Friday evening last, was a
credit both to teachers and scholars.
The young folks rendering their re.
spectiye selections in manner denoting
trained talent which bids fair to bios
som into the professional.
We welcome our beloved Pastor, J.
II. Beauchamp and his family in our
midst again, aud may God bless both
pastor and people with an increased
measure of His favor, and may the
years of our union he many To come.
Mr.. ID. J. Wheaton, a former resi-
dent of this place, hut now of Philadel-
phia, spent several days Of this week
with us and while here made pioposi-
ton which affords rare opportunity
for those who are interested in the
welfare OF our island to do Il great
work. As every one knows, we are
sadly in need of new school building.
and Mr. Wheaton has very generously
offered To donate one thousand dollars
on such building, provided that the
citizens of the island will increase that
amount with another thousand for the
same purpose. Will you let this OPP
portunity pass unhce'led or will YOU
90 t. work
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-04

Local notices IN these columns are
charged for at the rate Of 10 cents a line
for erery insertion. II matters not rhGt
others charge. We regulate our own
prices according TO the fair north Of this
journal as an advertising medium.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-04
Letter List.

Letters remaining in Snow Hill,
Md. Post Office, Saturday, April 9TH,
1896
Mrs. :. j. Hearne, Mrs Jane Cor
bin. Charles Graham. Robert +. Mil
b:rn, james II. Pernelle, Gillilaad IL
Murray.
Persons calling for abDve letters will
please say they are advertised.
JouN l. Mock, Z. W.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-04
Mutual Confidence.

Mutual confidence is necessity to
advantageous dealing between the drug
gist and the masses and the way we
desire to win the confidence of the
masses Is by compounding only the hest,
purest and most potent drugs in the
most skilltull and accurate manner. at
the most reasonable prices for the most
hest physic, which will cut short suf-
fering and disease. adding to your hap
piness as well as saving great inroad
upon your hard-earned wages. income
and bank account The best physic is
always the cheapest, as it requires less,
costs less. results quicker. We do not
try to serve two masters, viz: Pleasure
and business but we serv: only one
master-by using Il common sense
practical contentment condenser, there
by making our business our pleasure,
our services to you our ambition, our
success in life sphere of the greatest
good to our fellow being-by saving
them money on physic, stationery,
reading matter, candy, tobacco-chew
ing and smoking, patent medicines,
Hoods Sarsaparilla, 81 cents; Carriers
Little Liver pills, Is cents; Bulls
Cough Syrup. 20 cents. We are always
at your service might aud day. Open
at q a. M, close at 1890 p. M, and
are always cheerful il you call us at
any hour of the night. Ii in need OF
us, don't hesitate.
L. L. Erickson, Jr.,
Banker and Prop.
Or. S. K. Marshall,
Dentist and Supt.
J. n. Farlow, salesman.
BERLIN. MD
sd-rhe Crawford Bicycles are easy
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-04

Denton has placed new scenery and
curtain in its town hall. The build
ing is used for theatrical purposes, as
well as a town hall.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-04
Dr.. s. K.NARSHALL,
Dentist.

l. now devoting his time to his
specially. Disease of the mouth and
teeth, filling, extracting, saving max
ing teeth and mending broken plates.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-04

The proposition to turn the Newark
Academy into department of Della
ware College for women is not meet
ing with encouragement from the col
lege trustees. The plan generally IA
vored is to make the academy a pre-.
paratory school to the college.
If YOU want nice, fresh garden
seeds we have them for YOU. =. ID
Cottingham IL Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-04

The tax rate ut Miltor for the en-
suing year will he IS cents on the
800.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-04

The following is list of unclaimed
letters remaining in Berlin. Md, Post
Office. Saturday. April 18th 1896:
Peter Baker, Eddie I. Birmingham,
l.. w. Bowden, Bevly Baker, Lynn
c. Byrd. Will Bassett. William Crop
per of Charles, A. J. Casper. Ishic
Dixon, William Ennis, Mrs. Ella
Eggs. Leander Gray. Lizzie Henry,
Kendall G. Has,y (2). George Knox.
John Knox. Miss Annie Layton,
'.Iriong Nee Lung" Frank Mitchell,
Selvy Marshall, Miss Ella V. Mitchell,
Miss Catherine Purnell of Joseph T.,
Frank Powell. Albert l.. Purnell. L.
w. Purnell. Miss Mary Purnell, Will
Powell of Thomas. Parker 5. Rain,
Mrs. Annie Robbins, Miss Julia Il.
Payne. :. Murray, L. NJ.
Few persons feel hard times" sooner
than editors OF country newspapers,
and we can assure our readers that we
feel the pressure of "hard times" very
sensibly Just now. We are inclined TO
wait upon those who cannot, but must
insist upon payment by those who can
pay their subscriptions. Our visit tn
Berlin next Saturday. April | lth, is
compelled. aud we must insist upon the
cash from every delinquent subscriber
l.onk nj the slip on your paper, il you
are in arrears, meet Us at Harmonson' 5
Hotel and settle We intend to place
a number of subscription accounts, Of
several years tanding, in the hands Of
collector, Henry Bell. Tor collection.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-04

iuesday, April 'th.
Mrs Etfie Trader died at her home
IN Somerset county. Saturday after
noon last, of pneumonia, aged q years.
Rev. III. l. Elderlice left on Mon.
day to be present at the annual session
of the Maryland NJ. p. Conference,
which is now in session at Baltimore
Mr.. Elderdice. during his stay here,
has made many warm friends, and it
is TO he hoped that he will be returned
to this place another year.
The gasoline steamer BERTHE +. Tull
reported having encountered heavy
gales coming down Chesapeake bay
Thursday night, hut arrived here on
time Saturday morning.
J. W. Barnes, of Washington Col.
lege. Chesiertown, arrived home Tues
day and will spend Easter with his
parents near this place.
Oscar Ok, of this city, and George
Matthews, of Marion. were arraigned
before Justice Robinson IN Saturday
last. The two became involved in n
quarrel here Saturday afternoon, in
which Matthews received serious
wound on the left knee from brick
thrown by Ok. Ok was fined SO and
costs, which amounted to $3.50.
Miss Maud Miller, of near Princes.
Anne, is expected here to-day to spend
Easter with Miss Ella King.
Arbor Day will be celebrated at tn,
Pocom"ke High School Friday. April
1n'. with appropriate exercises
QUIT" an interesting program is being
arranged by the efficient principal, II
J. Handy.
The Forrest City times., 1896-06-19
A Gastronomical Hi,,

Drawn butter when served with us paragus should be favored with lemor juice, tablespoonful to a half pint This sauce will also be found excellenf with boiled cucumbers, whirh are mucl more digestible than when uncooked I am quite convinced that if those whc fancy they would not like them would once cut them into thick slices, soak them in salted water until tender and then serve them with sauce, thes would feel that they had discovered new vegetable. This is certainly the best way to use the southern cucumberi that have often lost all their fresh ness before reaching our tables.-N. T. Post.
The Forrest City times., 1896-06-19
ti,. 40 OF THE OSTRICH.
Serves as n Weapon and Has Eyes That Can Look Backward and Forward.

S"fNeS ar weapon ftas Eyes That Can Look Backward and Forward.
 AS n matter of fact, the head of an ostrich is a very remarkable thing. The bird has been put together with the most Unmatched body, legs and head imaginable.
 With its powerful legs it can over. turn horse. But its head is out of all proportion to the rest of its body, and IS equipped in very curious way to do the hard work required of it.
 An ostrich's head is shaped very much like a steel hand punch.
 It is usually about II inches long made up of about equal parts of head and b<ak. The ostrich has no forehead, the top line of the long beak continu. ing to the back of the head. There are besides no proiccti, ms from it of any kind. There is no nt se, the bird breath. ing through holes in vhe beak The ears are placed so far back of the head that they lap over the back of the head with out projecting the fraction of an inch
 The head tapers from the knob at the back of the head to the point of the beak, and is so smooth that il blow would glance off without doing any damage. An ostrich uses it's head as weapon in fighting, and it can deal deadly blows with this curious, ham mer-lilSe instrument The head is formed of bones which have no air celb like ordinary bones and are almost a. hard as iron.
 An ostrich's mouth or beak is capa ble of tackling any kind of food. Tn. stomach of an ordinary able-b bodied os trich craves a diet of broken glass stones, nails and similar appetizine foods.
 This curious mouth chews mp thes, dainties and prepares them for diges tion. The ostrich is about the only living thing in the world, except politician, that can look both ways al once. It can look backward and for ward at the same time without tht least effort. They are very nervous birds, as they live among wild animals much stronger than themselves Theil nervousness makes it very hard tc catch them. The eye of an ostrich is little larger than silver dollar. By observing closely one will see the eve is so convex that it stands out about an inch from the side of the head. The eye is so situated on the side of the hammer-lilxe head that it may be seen from the rear and front.
 The optic of the big bird is always very alert. Nothing escapes it's at. tention. The eye of one of these wary birds is never covepad by an eyelid. The ostrich keeps his eyelds carefully tucked away all day and uses them only at night. The eye is so large and so ex. posed that it needs some protection and so it has q bountiful fringe oi lashes. These are enough to make any woman envious. They are more than an inch in length. and suggest fine lace awnings.-N. Y. World.
The Forrest City times., 1896-06-19
The Very Hest Rule.

Don't torment yourself about what people are going to think about this and that action. No matter what you do or leave undone some will criticlsc you severely, and the very best rule for getting through life with comparative comfort is after you have made up your mind as to the prosperity and adyis- ability of a certain course pursne it calmly, without paying the slightest att tention to the criticisms of the lockers on from the outside. You see, just be- cause they are on the outside they can only see the surface. It does not mat ter in the least what they think.-De- troit Free Press.
The Forrest City times., 1896-06-19
For the Parlor Table.

A pretty mat for polished table is of chamois and is about IS inches Tn diameter. About the edge there are painted pansies in their natural size and coloring, more of the purple and maroon shades being used than of other colors The flowers are first outlined with a pencil, so that their edges form the outline of the circular mat SucL a mat is very pretty when the center is left the natural color of the chamois, or it may be dyed gray or royal purple pr maroon. Use oil colors for painting the fiowers.-N. |. Post.
The Forrest City times., 1896-06-19
New Wa, ri Swinging risn.


 The ordinary way of stringing black bass or other fish is to take four-fooi piece of challlline, tie a crossbar oI wood the size of n pencil at either end and then, as fast as the fish are taken, they are put on the line by showing one of the sticks mp through the Sills and out of the mouth. That method plays havoc with the gills of the fish, and very often the fish dies in the water, where if should have lived for considerable De. riod. The way to do it is to have light chain instead of a challlline, fcuI feet long, and d bar at one end to keer the fish from slipping off. A heavy piece of wire is attached to the other end, and sharpened so that it may be passed through the lower jaw from the outside and out of the mouth. The ad. vantages of this method are apparent The fish's breathing apparatus is not injured, and it lives for a long while. thereby keeping hard and palatable The chain is much cleaner stringer. since it may be boiled at the end of each trip, and so thoroughly elcansed.- N Y Sun.
The Forrest City times., 1896-06-19
fOkkEsI CITY ARK" FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 19 1s9e
HOME COMING.

Set O sun and toll is done,
 Grind, oh, wheels, while others tread homeward thro' the night I run To the heaven Just ahead. Light O love. light o love,
 Other refuge l have none. Inou the worth Of life must prove While the fight is yet unwon. ecant the fear that love may share. Pale the lips that love may press. stern the burdens love must share. Fierce the wrongs that wait redress. Heart O life, heart O life.
 Mama in the wilderness. We should perish in the strife
 But for loves strong tenderness. speed the day when we may say: Justice reigns and men are free: feace shall kiss us in the way. Lapor crown us plenteously Love is all Love is alll sound the word from sea to sea. hand To hand we md or fall.
 no, Tor love and liberty!
 Annie |" Muzzcy, in N. Y. Sun.
The Forrest City times., 1896-06-19
"Why, for swindling me ou, of my

money"
 You stupid old jackass!" said the judge, didn't you go to him and ask his opinion 2"
 ''To be sure, did, but" And didn't he give it to you?"
 "Yes, certainly. but"
 Don't bother me with your 'buts.' If you asked him for his advice. and he gave it to you, l should say that was enough"
 'Yes, but he didn't give it to me- He made me pay one dollar for it. Now, that's what l call swindling." You may call it what you like, but it is no more swindling than for you 70 charge one dollar for bushel of corn is swindling."
 Well, hang it all!" said MT. Tarbox, rather testify, do you mean to say. judge, that this receipt is good one?"
 ITO be sure I do.''
 And that l can't get my dollar back again?"
 Not by long shot,"
 II suppose, then, cant make the lit tic rascal suffer for it?'
 
 Well, if that's the case," said Mr. Tar box, looking rather crestfallen, it is high time l was going" and off he started. But his progress was suddenly | arrested.
 Just one moment, if you please" said the judge. "I believe you haven't paid me yet
 'Pa-i-d you! Paid you for what, I'd like to know"
 For professional advice."
 Why, you don't mean to say, judge, that you are going to make me pay foc your telling me that I can't prosecute that fellow, do you? You don't mean that, surely"
 Certainly do."
 Well, all l have got to say is I'll see you to thunder first How much do you charge for that, eh?" "Pll tell you what I charge for it," said the judge, slowly lifting his hoe. 'Either pay me my fee or I'll give you such a mauling as you never had in your life. Take your choice, and be | quick about it, too"
 MT. Tarbox looked at the hoe and then at the judge. There was no mis- taking either the determination of the | judges eye, nor the strength of the | judges hoe handle. Well, if I must, I s'pose must" said he, at length. What is your charge?"
 1.-Two dollars"
 1.-Two dollars! Thunder and light ming, judge, you are bad! too bad, that's fact. I thought you didn't charge anything for law business now adays,"
 That depends on circumstances. l do this time"
 But two dollars, judge-isn't that rather high?"
 Not a cent less" said the judge; either that or the hoe handle Take your choice
 Well, blast you! take it then!" said Mir. TarboX, hauling out of an old dirty pocket-book dirty five"
 "Very good said the judge. "Phoe- nix bank, five dollars. All right: here's your change. You may go now"
 And Mr. Tarbox did go. He stopped. though, after going a few steps, for h. heard the judge calling after him.
 Well, what's wanting now, I'd like to lxnow?" snarled he.
 'Oh, nothing very particular" replied the judge, "only thought perhaps as you let me have the two dollars, that perhaps you might like receipt"
 Mir. Tarbox ground his teeth audbly, and as he turned away something very much like ''I s-w-e-a-r!" found its way out.-N. Y. News.
The Forrest City times., 1896-06-19
HIS LEGAL ADVICE.

Eikanor Bunker was lawyer, Lewly hedged, and as yet without client. His shingle, with
The Forrest City times., 1896-06-19
A Long Felt Want.

''I know a blind man who can play poker"
 "You don't happen to know dumb woman who can play whist, do you?' Chicago Record.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-12
A HINT from MASSACHUSETTS,.

The state highway commission are
enforcing point which has been
known for thousands of years-cer-
tainly as long as there have been roads
anywhere-that steep grades should
be avoided whenever they can be; in
fact, that the sleeper the grade the
greater the wash from rains and the
costlier the road to maintain. "Ev.
erybody knows that" you say. Ger
tainly, but where is the city or town
with hilly highways that reduces
those hills to minimum? 1t would
he hard to find. Grading costs lit-
tie money, and to save this money,
town and city authorities spend other
money annually for all time to keep
heir water-washed highways in re-.
,air. 1t is simply case of penny
wise and pound foolish.-Farm and
Home.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-12

This is the way to play the game of
'Silence." Numbers are drawn from
basket and the person drawing e. Q
highest is constituted Judge" He or
she must then sit solemnly before a
semi-circle of players and cry: Isl
lenceW Then everybody must begin
to talk as rapidly and foolishly as pos
sible. The judge gravely observes
them; If the eloquence of one becomes
exhausted, If the judge laughs or even
smiles, that person is denounced and
must pay forfeit. A successor is then
chosen, the person failing to keep up
with the others in jibing being first
choice for the vacant judgeship. The
judge has the right to detect the per-
son failing, and the others the right to
call forfeit If they detect the Judge in
either laugh or smile. After such an
interruption "Silence" is again called,
and the game proceeds as before.
Sometimes the judge cannot help smil-
ing, but he is instantly accused and re-
placed. This game should not last more
than Is minutes, as it is apt to be
noisy; but If the participants are witty
and good-natured, and try to make
each other laugh, it is very pleasant
and amusing.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-12
A Collie's Fa,thfuIness,

A large black collie dog prowls up
and down the platform at Camden sta
tion outside the gates, watching every
train that arrives and departs. As
soon as he sees a train he makes for
the baggage car and mounts the plat
form. 1t is said that he came in on a
Royal Blue train about two months
ago, and that ever since that time he
has been waiting for the same baggage
car to come back. When it does the
people around the station say it will be
the last of dog, for when he has found
the car he will, it is believed, have
found his master
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-12

by hedge, the opening through which
is flanked at one side by tree, anu
on the other by a huge bowidcr, both
objects which are entirely harmonious
with the landscape and with nature
generally-something that cannot be
said of all the bounds to driveway en-
frances that one sees. If one has u
name for his place, it can very appro-
priately be cut upon the outer face of
the bowlder. The same arrangement
could be used very effectively for a
footpath entrance. In this case, the
bowlder may not occupy so much
ground space, but have an equal height
with the bowlder suited for a carriage
entrance.-American Agriculturist.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-12-12

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