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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25
A PROMISING SPLINTER.
Record of the Young Washington
Boy, Theodore McGirr.

One of the most promising sprinters on
the track Is young Washington boy, Theo-
dore McGirr. now in Philadelphia. This
sprnter has not yet attained his major
ity. and has been running but short WHILE
yet he has made records which have caused
old followers Of the track to look upon him
with surprise. His ability lies more in the
direction Of long distance running than in
sprinting. though in the short runs he has
made a good showing. The University Of
Pennsylvania was anxious TO secure his
services, but was Unsuccessful
Some of young McGirr's records are as fol-
lows: 100 yards, II 2-5. made at Philadelphia
at meet recently held under the auspices
Of the St. Maurcas Club. For go yards his
record Is Is seconds. made under the aus
pices Of the Ridgeway Athletic Club at Phil
adelphia. His best official time for 40
yards Is 55 seconds. fiat, which was made
in relay race between the Ridgeway Ath-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25

League Games Today.
Washington at Baltimore.
Cleveland at Pittsburg.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia
Boston at New York.
Chicago at Cincinnati.
Louisville at st. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25

with piece of broken glass, and Mr. Car
penter inquired why he did not cut the cord
from his feet.
Because l couldn't reach it." was his re-
ply to this question.
Mr. Carpenter also questioned the little
boy, but he was unable to tell anything
about what happened, as he was asleep in
his fathers room, the small hall room
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25

ported Prompt by Klwarlin out of Active,
IN 80 %, he being to favorite. He
beat Domitor head. he twenty-five
lengths in front of Second Chance. Allen
L.. at to 8. easily won the fourth race
from The Swain, at to 8. by nearly q
length, Eclipse being half length behind.
Captain 7. was l to favorite in the last
race, but Sue Kittie beat easily by two
lengths, she fifteen in front Of Mrs. Stuart.
The winner was to g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25
Standing of the Clubs.
Daft on the Rusie Subject.

A crowd Of New York produce exchange
brokers caused an outbreak Of enthusiasm
among base ball cranks yesterday by post
ing large sign in Broad street firms
wi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25

There were cheers from a large crowd
which gathered and blocked the street at
times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25
Cincinnati Wins.

Cincinnati had very little difficulty in
hitting Young yesterday, while Rhines was
practically invincible. Up to the eighth
inning but three hits were made off the
Cincinnatfs pitcher.
Pitchers. R.HE e.
Cincinnati. .Rhines and Fisher......8 IL Q
Cleveland .............Young. ...........4 9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25

The dominion parliament was formally
Trorogued at S O'clock Thursday night bJ
the governor general Of Canada
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25

The expected action against Capt Otto
@. Simonson fer certain alleged improper
conduct on his part in connection with the
December company match in the gallery
Will not materialize. In view OF the ex-
cellent work accomplished by Capt Simon
son and his company since the LIST OF jan
uary, the inspector general of rifle practice
has recommended that the papers in the
case be filed away, and the suggestion has
been approved by the commanding general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25
COLUMBIAN RUNNERS.
They Will Appear'fn the Relay Races
at Philadelphia.

Columbian University will be represented
in the relay races at Philadelphia this af-
ternoon, though in a different class from
that of Georgetown. The team Of the uni
versity will not compete for the champion
ship Of America honor, but has been as
signed by the managers Of the relay meet
to race with colleges near as could be
Judged its equal. The Columbian boys Will
race against men from Johns Hopkins Uni
versity, Fordham College and the New
York City College. The race will be be-
tween the Columbian boys and the repre-
sentatives of Fordham University
Columbian will be represented by Glenn
mons. Mckelden Scott and Capt. Cabrera
and this team left the city yesterday morn
ing for Philadelphia. The boys are in
splendid physical condition. and have been
in, for some time past, hard training at
Eclipse Field. The makeup OF the team is
good. Clemmons was member of the Ana
lostan eight Of last year. and has gained a
reputation lately for his sprintng. Nc
Kelden has the promise of being a good
man. He Is new in athletics, but has de-
veloped some good spael. Scott is also an
excellent man and can be relied upon to up
hold his end of the line. Capt. Cabrera is
good runner, besides being an expert BIZ
cyclist. He will coach the team and look
after it's interest.
The Columbian preparatory will hold
their first annual championship games on
Monday, May 4, and they will undoubtedly
be very exciting. This is the first time in
the history Of the prep. that any interest
has been displayed in athletics. The pro-
gram has been arranged through the eff
forts Of Prof H. e. HodgIzins and Cabrera,
captain Of the varsity team.
Eastern Athletic Club Nine.
The admission Of the Eastern Athletic
Club to the City League has revived interest
in the national game among the members
Thos. Ellis, the manager, is an active and
er. The team is strong one. and every in
centive will be offered for team work. VIM
Belts, the umpire-in-chief Of the Virginia
State League, and member of the E. a.
o., has offered a gold medal to the player
having the highest batting average at the
completion of the City League games. The
personnel of the team is incomplete, as the
manager Is determined that competition
alone shall secure the positions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25

Mr.. W. B. Mundelle, Washington's crack
checker player, has just returned from a
trip north, having visited Baltimore, Phil
aoelphia and New York, where he met all
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-12-12
SIIOWELI4.

Mr.. George Mitchell and wife of
Philadelphia, are visiting friends and
relatives OF this place.
Miss Eliza Morris spent last week
with her neice Mrs. Lloyd l.. Smack OF
Newark.
Mr.. John Watson's little girl is
very sick and is unable to attend
school.
Mr.. +. c. Truitt one of our neigh.
Dor farmers hulled from one tree l3
bushels of walnuts.
Mrs. John NJ. Ryan visited friends
and relatives at Bishopville last Sat
urlay and Sunday.
We are glad to say that Miss Bes
sic Ryan is getting better as she has
been very sick
Mrs. Joseph J. Baker spent last
week with her daughter, Mrs. Robert
Bishop of Wicomico county.
Mr.. Frank Truitt LETT last week
for Virginia where he will spend a
few days.
We are sorry 10 report the death
Of Mr.. G. Hollowav's baby last week.
We know it was hard TO part with
but remember it has gone where there
is no more trouble, sorrow or death
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-12-12
BERLIN.

| have opened barber shop in the
room recently used for the United
States Express office. iust in the rear
OF the Post Office. will appreciate
your patronage and will give you sat
lstactOry work rs have with me an
experienced barber. +. NJ. Holland.
Fifteen young ladies Of Berlin, Md,
will give the famous comic entertain
ment, the Peak Sisters" in the Odd
Fellows Hall, Frankford, Delaware,
Thursday night, December 18th.
Proceeds for the benefit of the NJ. f.
Parsonage, Berlin, Nd.
Miss Minnie Lyle gave large
birthday party last Thursday evening
to celebrate her twentieth birthday
Every one enjoyed the evening. We
all wish Miss Minnie MANY happy
returns of the same, and happy life
in the future as she has had in the
past Miss Minnie received many
beautiful presents from her numerous
friends.
The Ladies Mi sionary Society in
connection with the Girls Industrial
School Of Buckingham Presbyterian
Church. expect TO hold a fair and fes
tival on the evenings OF the 10Th and
18th of December in the room occu
pied by Mr.. Henry Anderson over
the stores of Mr.. Joseph Boston and
Miss Lizzie Tilghman. Many useful
and beautiful articles will be offered
for sale, and chicken salad, bread,
coffee, ice cream and cake served at
popular prices. The proceeds are to
be devoted TO the purchase of new
carpet for the church. All are cor.
daily invited.
Mr.. Edward Furbush spent few
day: this week in the cities on bust
ness
Mr.. Edward Holland has opened a
barber shop IN one of Mr. Bells stores
next door to Miss Addie Bell. We
welcome him to our little town.
Mr.. Brown and his brother has
opened jewelry and confectionery
store in Purnell's new building on
Main street We hope they will thrive
and wish them every success. Mr..
and Mrs. Brown will live in the rooms
over the store.
Mr.. Francis Harmonson spent last
with his son, Mr.. ii. +. Har
He had gotten TO be quite
Il stranger in Berlin.
Mr.. Henry Anderson moved this
week in the house on Vine street
lately occupied by Mr.. Levin David
son.
Mr. Edward Hudson left Berlin
and has gone near Pittsville to live.
Mr. Thomas Conway has opened Il
and picture store in the
shanty on Main street, lately occupied
by his father.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-12-12
Interesting Chancery Case.

Court at this season of the year is
an unusual occurrence in this county,
but the Court OF Chancery which vas
engaged in taking testimony in the
case of l.. w. Gunby VS.. the Bishop
vile Manufacturing Company attrac-
ted considerable attention last Tuesday
aud as consequence there were more
people here on that day than often
attend the non,iury terms OF the Cir
cult Court. 1t appears from the evil
dence adduced by the plaintiff that
the Bishopville Manufacturing Com
pany was incorporated by the Circuit
Court for this county and that under
such incorporation the company had
no right to do a mercantile business.
that the company engaged in such
business, transcending its authority to
that extent and thus became involved
in debt. that under proceedings instl-
tuted by creditors in the mercantile
line of business receivers had been APP
pointed for the company which the
plaintiff claims is unjust to him as a
creditor of the company and he petit
tons the court to set aside the re-
ownership. No evidence was taken
on the part of the defendants but they
claim there will he no trouble in
setting aside the petition of the plain
tiff and establishing the legality of the
receivership. There are, nevertheless,
a number Of very intricate questions
of law to be determined before the
case will be finally settled. Evidence
in behalf of the defendants will be
taken on Wednesday next, after which
the case will go to the court for de-
cision.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-12-12
WEST.

.NeSsrs. Editors This brisk little
village is situated on the dividing line
between Somerset and Worcester
counties and mainly on the Somerset
side. Two well stocked stores, a
steam saw and grist mill, planning
mill and blacksmith shop make up the
business enterprises OF the place and
YET it is the trade centre OF many
miles OF surrounding country and
poultry. eggs, etc, are brought here
from the very suburbs of Snow Hill,
Pocomoke City and other large towns.
One commodious church of the NJ. 7.
denomination, with the Rev. Geo. X.
Donaldson as pastor, supplies the
spiritual wants Of our people. Two
school houses, one i'll each county with
efficient teachers and free books are
disseminating knowledge to our child
rem. Uncle" Dan Mills is Mayor
with Wilmore Richardson as Chief Of
Police. Bob Duffy is champion pugi-
list, ready for all corners.
Now YOU know something about us
and how we are fixed. aud am sure
we are worthy of note
Mr.. John Fooks, leading Repub-
lican politician Of Atkinsons district,
has removed from his farm on the
Worcester side to this place and is
experimenting the saw and grist mill
of Mr.. +. q. Bounds. Mr.. Fooks is a
good miller but he is very fond OF
politics, and if he remains over here,
may soon have his finger in Somerset's
political pie.
Our people have butchered some
very fine porkers this week. Mr.. VIM.
l.. Hastlng killed four which aggre-
gated 1856 pounds. Mr.. William T.
Bailey three, the heaviest of which
tipped the beam at $50. Hog and
homrng is plentiful
Hope | NAV he permitted to write
again and advise your patrons in this
community il they want TO know what
is going on to look out for the West
Wrinkles" am yours,
TON BRowN.
I'VE appreciate our friend Toms
letter and hope To hear from him
every week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-12-12
NEWARK.

Mr.. Arthur Smack. OF Franklin
City. visited his mother Sunday.
Miss Viola Wheaton. of Philadel
phia, who has been visiting the Misses
Bowen for the past two weeks, return
ed home Monday.
Mr.. Leslie Bowen. of Ironshire.
visited his parents. Mr. and Mrs. A.
p Bowen. Friday of last week.
The revival meeting began at IVES
lev Sunday night, which is to be con-
Quoted by the Rev. Edward Davis of
this place. Services beginning at I
o clock each night during the week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-12-12
Report of Bay View School.
Term Ending Nov. 30, 1896.

The marks below are the general
averages of the quarterly examina-
tons.
SIXTH GRADE
Annie Onley, 81 Annie Price 81 /;
Elva Onley. 8.
FIFTH GRADE
Katie Watson, 81 Martha Powell.
81; Dora Watson. 8; Mamie Wat
son, 81 Willie Averill, %.
FOURTH GRADE.
Essie Jones. 81 !; Kettle Watson,
81 Walter Onley 81 Grover Wat
son, 9.
The following are the names of
those who passed perfect examina-
tions in two or more OF their studies.
Annie On.ey, Katie Watson. Martha
Powell, Mamie Watson. Willie Aver
i'll. Walter Onley.
AENru GA,N -raackar
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Control and Review Notice.

Notice is hereby given to the Tax
payers of Pocomoke District, T.. Ber-
lin district, St. Martins district and
w. Berlin district of Worcester coun-
ty. Maryland. that the Board of Con-
troll aud Review will sit January ith
to the Sth inclusive. and each week
thereafter to hear any complaints
against the assessment in either of the
above districts No district in which
the assessors have not completed their
work will receive attention from the
Board until further notice is given
BY order of the Board.
GEORGE Il. BIsHor,
dee. s, 1896. Clerk
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-McAllen Brothers invite parents
and children to examine their stock
OF Christmas goods. They have fruits,
cakes and buildings for the parents
aud confectionery. nuts, oranges and
toys for children.
john w. Vincent, our popular
ieweler. certainly deserves the patron
age OF the buyers OF Christmas presents,
as he has one of the prettiest assert
ments ever shown in this town. A
glance at his show window revals
beautiful silver bon bon dishes, berry
spoons, sugar spoons, celery sets, butter
dishes, cake baskets. napkin rings and
lots of other beautiful things and Mr.
Vincent sells them cheaper than city
stores do.
MIR. I. +. O'Donnell, we'll
known druggist Of Parsons, Pa. in
speaking OF Ctamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saws !:
Several times in the last few years
when suffering with cramp or diarrhoea
have made n personal test of the
value of tins remedy The effect in
each instance was almost immediate
relief" For sale by 7. ID. Getting
nam d Co.. Druggists, Snow Hill, Md.
On Thursday, December 18th,
1896, the Baltimore, Chesapeake Il
Atlantic Railway Company will run
cheap holiday excursion to Baltimore
from all points on Railway Division.
Tickets good to return until Saturday,
December 18th al the following low
rate of fare for the round trip: All
points Ocean City TO Salisbury inclu-
sive, $500 round trip Rockawalkin
TO Mardella Springs inclusive, s1.75;
Vienna to Hurlock inclusive, $3.50
Ellwood TO Bethlehem inclusive, 81 %;
Easton TO Clayborne inclusive, sl.00.
For further information see posters.
A. }. Benjamin.
Last Saturday must have been
legal day in Berlin, Judging from the
number of lawyers there from this
town. We were there putting up a
press and otherwise arranging TO start
a young man, Mr.. H. w. Mumford,
in the newspaper business, when Ge
noticed the following attorneys: Geo.
w. Covington, George w. Purnell,
Samuel II. Townsend, VIM. Jingle
Dickerson, Oliver d. Collins and X
ID. Jones ia addition to the local at
torneys, Calvin b. Taylor and John
X. Purnell. 1t was said that quite
number of people from the country,
who are in the habit of spending Sat
urday afternoon. came in, but finding
50 many lawyers on hand they became
frightened and returned home early in
the day.
The Hon. Elisha +. Ward, one
of the judges of the Orphans Court of
Somerset county, was arrested on Sat
urdav on the serious charge Of COM
plicity in the crime of arson. He was
first arraigned before Justice Porter,
of Crisfield, who refused to commit
him. Then he was taken to Princess
Anne and arraigned before Justice
Landlord, who had issued the warrant,
and who committed him to Jail, the
alleged ofense not being bailable.
Henry 5. Ward and Sidney Roach
were also arrested by Sheriff Nelson
and arraigned before Justice Porter.
The charge was burning the store of
William f. Roach on November 8.
The loss of Mr. Roach's store and
merchandise amounted to $4,000. His
books and $500 in money were also
consumed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-12-12

The November term of the Dor
chester Circuit Court cos; s2,443.0S.
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NOTICE.

will, at my residence, on the 10th,
inst, at the time of the sale of my
personal property, offer for sale, al
public auction, my farm, containing
30 acres. more or less, upon the follow
ing terms.
20 per cent. Of the purchase money
to be paid in cash on the day Of sale,
the balance to be secured by mort
gage on the farm with interest paya.
BILE annually the deferred payment.
to he divided in three equal install
ments, and payable according to the
time 10 be fixed in the mortgage.
WM. -. PENTLANp. Owner
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-12-12

DO YOU know the quickest way to
cure n sprain or bruise, burn or
scald : Such injuries are very com
mon and can he cured quickly il
properly treated Mr. j NJ. Amer
man, Of Forks =. O., Columbia Co,
Pa, says: Il have never found any
thing to compare with Chamberlain's
Pain Balm Tor sprains, bruises and
burns. We have used il in our fam-
ly for several years and feel that We
can not do without it," For sale at
y and 30 cents rer bottle by 7. u
Cottingham * Co., Druggists, Snow
Hill, Md.
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Notice To Stockholders.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of The stockhplders Of
the First National Bank of Snow Hill,
Maryland, will he held in the bank
on Tuesday the l2lh day OF
January 1897, between the hours Of
10 o'clock a M. and , o'clock p M.
for the purpose of electing eleven
Directors OF said bank Tor the ensuing
year. |. I. Matthews. Cashier.
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A. +. Powell,

Invites the people of Berlin
and vicinity to call at his store
and examine the beautiful and
complete line of Christmas
goods which he has placed OH
exhibition.
Here you will find
Al kinds of Toys for the
Children.
\ large number of beauti-
fully framed pictures.
Pretty Rugs and Table Gov
ers.
Handsome Coats and Capes.
A compile stock of the best
confectionery.
All kinds of Millinery.
Carpets from I5c. a yard up.
1t would be next to impos-
sible for us to enumerate the
many articles we have i'll this
store suitable for Christmas
presents, therefore we trust
that you will accept this invi
tation to call and examine the
stock. Very truly,
A. F. POWELL.
BERLIN, Mo.
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Worcester Invites Immigrants


The recent earnest efforts of the
State Bureau Of Immigration To induce
have been rewarded by the establish
ment of Il number of colonies in Dor
chester and Caroline counties. These
colonies are for the most part composed
of thrifty and industrious Hollanders,
who. having grown tired OF the hard
conditions of Western life, determined
to seek locality where the climate is
milder, the markets more accessible
and the crops more certain. Encnur-
aged by the glowing accounts they
have given OF their new homes, many
of their friends in Indiana and Ms
souri, are already preparing to follow
their example. The low price a;
which land can now he purchased
renders this movement especially OPP
perfume. And it will be mutually
beneficial both to the immigrant and
To those among whom he will have
cast his lot. Instead Of travelling
two thousand miles to find home i'll
the West, he can find a more congen-
ial one on the Eastern Shore, and the
railroad fare thus saved will go far
toward furnishing his new home He
would enjoy the advantages of mild
climate, equally removed from the
severe cold Of the North West and the
enervating heat Of the extreme South.
Nor would he experience those great
climatic disturbances which, alterna-
ting between the blizzard and the
drouth. have 80 often blasted the
hopes of the Western farmer, if not
imposed actual suffering upon him
He would find fertile soil. adapted
as well 10 the cultivation of small
fruits and vegetables as to grain farm
ing and stock raising, thus aifording
him the opportunity Tor that diversity
of crops, upon which, according to the
best agricultural authorities, the future
profits of the farmer must depend. He
would also enjoy the privilege OF daily
communication with the great markets
of the country and, what is of much
greater Importance. he would be sur
rounded by hospitable and law abiding
neighbors and share with them the
advantages of good schools, churches
of various denominations and all the
other appointments OF Il progressive
community, and Worcester county
stands abreast of any on the Shore in
the advantages enumerated above.
Industrious. sober and moral settlers
are a benefit 10 the Eastern Shore in
adding to the wealth producing ele-
ment Of its population a sturdy class
of foreigners, whose early training
and chief ambition lie in the direction
OF practical farm work A large
acreage, heretofore but poorly cult
waited, if not wholly neglected, would
be brought 10 the highest state of Ter
tility and thousands of acres now
covered by Improbable swamps would
be reclaimed by those, whose exper
fence. in their native land, render,
them peculiarly fitted for this work
II is to be hoped. therefore, that thi,
tide of immigration may he taken a
its flood and increase in volume, unit
it overilows this favored part Of oul
country with an energetic and self
reliant people, ready and willing IL
assist in the development of its vas
agricultural resources
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