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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-03-21
WHO ARE THEY /?
Men Campcd on Assateague
Beach Thought to he
Cuban Patriots.

The MESSENGER correspondent on
Chincoteague Island. reported several
weeks ago that a number OF strange
men came ashore ON Assateague Beach
in row boats and encamped there
Later news says the men were there
the first of this week apparently wait
ing for a vessel TO transport them To
some foreign land II is now thought
they are band of Cuban patriots
who have been waiting AT this isolated
place the arrival OF the steamship
Bermuda. On Tuesday the following
item appeared in the city papers and
may unravel the mystery.
New YORK, March l6. The steamship
Bermuda, with arms and ammunition for
the Cuban patriots. will it is eNpectcd. pick
up two parties Of men ON the way down. on
the coast Of the United States.
The steamship carries enough arms 10
equip 5000 men. She carries Loco. 900
cartridges AMI about 700 pounds OF dyna-
mite, with two llotchkiss l2-poundcrs and
ammunition for them.
The bermuda is the property OF the
Cuban patriots They paid SIS. 900 cash
for her. At first they proposed only to
charter her. hut her owners demanded
81. 500 to carry cargo of arms to Cuba.
and that being almost the worth of the
vessel, the patriots Thought il better 10 put
up the extra $500 and own the boat.
The men. who we have referred 10,
recently visited Chincoteague and
presented Il check 10 be cashed at the
Boatmen's Bank. Not being known,
they were unsuccessful. They claim
they were put ashore because the
small steamer Of which they were a
part of the crew had run short OF coal
and they were left on the beach while
she went to Norfolk To coal up This
is not a very PLAUSIBLE story and there
is not much doubt but what they are
members of tlibustering expedition.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-03-21
Townsend Will Fight.
Was Appointed Insurance Conn
missioner for Four Years.
prOpOScS 10 STAY.

Mr. Thomos T. Townsend Of Atkin-
sons District, this county, who has 50
acceptably filled the position OF Chief
Clerk in the office of the State lnsur-
ance Commissioner since the creation
of that office, and who in December
was appointed the successor OF l.
Freeman Rai>in, intends to make a
fight for his right to hold the office for
four years. The Board of Public
Works has appointed Mr.. f. Albert
kurtz, Of Baltimore, Insurance Com
missioner. and passed an order remov-
ing our old friend Townsend, but he
claims he was appointed for four
years and cannot he removed except
for cause.
The law creating the office reads
that the Insurance Commissioner shall
he appointed by the Governor. Treas
urer and Comptroller for the term of
four wears, and shall receive an annual
salary Of $500 payable out Of the
Insurance Department, and shall hold
his office during the term for which he
was appointed, or until his successor
is appointed and qualified, unless
sooner removed by the Governor.
Treasurer and Comptroller.
Ex-Governor Frank Brown. who
commissioned Mr.. Townsend, and in
so doing was particular TO have his
commission read for the full term of
four years" and not as the successor
of Mr.. lasin, is of the opinion that
the power of removal both hv the
Governor and the Board OF Public
Works can only he exercised as speci-
tically provided for in the Consiiiu-
ton. The Ex-Governor referred to
this at length in his decision on the
cases of the Election Supervisors
when he quoted the action of the late
Governor William T. Hamilton in a
similar case.
The minutes of the Board show the
election of Mr.. Townsend for the full
term. and also his removal by an
order which asst gns no cause therefor.
Mr.. kurrz will conterd that the Com.
missioner is removable at the pleasure
of the appointing power, and no cause
need he assigned.
Mr. Kurtz said Il know nothing
in regard to Mr. Townsend's refusal
TO surrender the office. except what |
have seen in the newspapers have
not seen him, and shall not do 80 IN
I'll receive NV commission. When
| get that shall qualify and file my
bond Then will demand possession
of the office. Should Mr.. Townsend
refuse, | will consult with the Cover
nor and Attorney General and be
guided in my action by THEN advice !"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-03-21
CIII\COTEAGUE.

Miss Nellie Fields. having spent two
weeks with ner parents and friends
here. returned to her duties at the
Snow Hill High School. Tuesday.
Owing to the absence Of Mr. Beauch
amp and the sickness at Mr.. Benning-
ton, there were no services in the NJ.
T.. and NJ L. Churches last Sunday.
One Of our .'old bachelor" friend,
being armed with a kodak. is now
amusing himself in getting snap shots
at any unsu>pccling female whom he
may chance h. meet We would advise
our young la,lies to he very careful,
since from specimen which he eX-
hibited few DAYS ago, we would sup.
pose tha, one oi them had been eating
an "all dav succnr"
The Young ladies Of the Chimcn-
league Female Seminary will give an
entertainment in the Red Mems Hall
next Friday evening.
Our friends. the Cuhans, who, with
their boats, have neen encamped ON
ASSaleagnr tor the past two weeks,
took their departure last Tuesday
morning. The steamer Bermuda, which
left New York Sunday morning,
stopped opposite here and had them
towed out, and took them aboard.
The boats will be used in the convey
ing oi arms and ammunition To the
I Cuban coast
The schooner X. +. Hastings. Of this
place, which gained notorielv about Il
year ago from the transportation of
the 'Sanciiiied Army was wrecked
on Wachapreague sh ais last Sunday
night She ran o. sunken wreck
bursting in her side, and sank imme-
diately. The crew barely escaped
with their lives and lost everything
they had on board. She was loaded
with oysters Tor Norfolk, Va, and is Il
total los.
MIR i. C. German. of Baltimore,
brother of the noted Senator, Hon \.
i. German, spent several DAYS OF this
week with Us While here he and
our esteemed tellow-townsman, O NJ
Jones, hagged large number OF fine
ducks and geese
Mr.. Aaron II. Aydelotte died very
suddenly of heart disease last Wednes
day morning lie was apparently
healthy until lew minutes before hi,
death. lie was II former resident o
Worcester county, and leaves a VIII,
and seven children to mourn him.
Daniel burlington was stabbed by
Mary Wharton last Tuesday night
The knife entered his back Just below
the shoulder blade, and inflicted i;
very serious and painful, although moi
necessarily fatal wound. No arrest.
have been made
Messr<. Whealley Dale and Major
4 CherreauX are very SICK.
\ local branch of the Monumental
Savings and Loan Association of Bal
timore. was organized here last week
with the following prominent business
men as members of the advisory hoard
\. II. G"rly. President J w War
rem Vice President: H. G. Jones. See
rotary and Treasurer \. b. Westcoit
Attorney. Directors. \. H. Gor,ly
IL. G. Jones, B. i. Topping, J. W
Warren, ID c. Calyer. L. j Savage Il
Son. ID. X. Russell, O. NJ. Chandler
and :. B. Dennis.
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BERLIN

Preaching in the Presbyterian
j Church tomorrow morning and at
l.ibertytown in the afternoon, by the
Rev Arthur Dougall
Mr. Willis Wise Mr.. Fred Rulings
and Mrs. Thomas Jarvis are all on the
sick list this week We sincerely hope
they will sos; he well.
Mr. Edward :. Furbu,h lett Wed
neslay morning for Dover 10 attend
the NJ. f.. Conference. Rev Edward
/ Atkins could not leave on account OF
the severe Hines, Of his wife'- mother,
Mrs Ewell
Miss Rebecca Greentree went To- Bal
timore Monday morning on important
business.
/ Mr. Edward Holloway was slightly
kurt one day this weeI: by run away
horse. lie was thrown out, the car
riage broken and the horse went home
To the livery stables
For sale. at public Auction. il Ber-
lin, on April Ith, lot of mules and
horses, on liberal terms.
Mr.. Charles Lingo and wife, Of
Long Neck, Del. have been visiting
their relatives Mr.. John Showell's
family aud Mrs. Horace Ifarmonson,
in Berlin.
Miss Addie Bell lett Monday morn
ing 10 visit friends and relatives in
Baltimore and Washington.
Mr. Robert Parsons has accepted
situation out West. lie viii he missed
in Berlin.
Miss Louisa Franklin LETT Tuesday
for Snow Hill, where she has gone to
visit friends.
Mrs. \. +. Powell left Tuesday
morning for Baltimore, where she has
gone TO purchase her Spring millinery
goods.
Oar friends in Berlin and vicinity
will please remember Us to day We
will be at Harmonson' Hotel for no
other purpose than 10 collect subscrip-
tions We would remind those who
have not paid for this year, that sub.
scriptions are due in advance. Pur-
nell Il Vincent.
We were very sorry to hear of the
death OF Mr.. John Rayne last Satur-
day His remains were inferred on
Monday and was largely attended
He was man that every one liked, a
good citizen, kind, loving husband
and father. He leaves wife. five
sons and two daughters 10 mourn his
death Mr. Rayne was appointed
Postmaster at Berlin during President
Cleveland's first term.
All persons indebted for Berlin cor
poration taxes are hereby notified that
interest will be charged from January
LIST OF each year that taxes for past
year are now due and must be paid.
will be in Berlin every Saturday for
the purpose OF collecting corporation
taxes. and that | will proceed to adj
vertise and sell all property on which
said taxes are not paid By April lst,
1896. VIM. J. Massey Collector
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-03-21

The Baltimore, Chesapeake and
Atlantic Railway Company will run an
early Spring excursion from all stations
ON railway division 10 Baltimore, Wed
nesday. March 18th, 1896. on express
train No. 6 Tickets good 10 return
until March 10Th. 1896. Meals will
he served on steamer Cambridge ~
both directions, at 30 cents each. The
rates will he A. follows: From all
stations Berlin 10 Salisbury inclusive
$500 round trip. For further in.
formation see posters or apply To y. j
Benjamin. Division Passenger Agent
Salisbury, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-03-21

Simon ) Hartman. OF Tunnclton.
West Va, has been subject 10 attacl- :
Of cole about once a year. and would
have To call doctor and then suffer
for about twelve hours rs much as
some do when they die He was taken
recently Just the same as at other
times, and concluded 10 try Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrh~a
Remedy He saws Il took one dose
of it and ii gave me relief in five min
utes. That j. more than any thing
else has ever done for me For sale
by DIR. {. F. W. Hall. Snow Hill, and
DIR. l.. l.. Dirickson, Berlin, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-03-21
Letter List.

Letters remaining in Snow Hill, Nd.
Post Office, Saturday, March 2l,t,
1896
Mrs Nancy Anderson. MALTA Qech.
lies. {. +. Underwood, Geo + Brown,
j. H. Mullen.
Persons calling for above letters will
please say they are advertised
.IoHN l.. Mock, i. VI.
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IIow's This.

We offer Onc Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
cured by HALLS Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY 4 Co, Co, Toledo, g..
We, the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney for the last - years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able TO carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST < TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists. To-
ledo, q. WALDING. kiNNAN x MARvIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, q.
Halls Caiarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood AMI mucous
surfaces OF the system. Testimonials sent
free Price -5c per bottle. Sold hF all
Druggists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-03-21

Local notices ia these columns are
charged for al the rate Of 10 cents a line
for erery insertion. II matters not Uhat
others charge. W regulate our own
prices according 10 the fair north Of this
journal as an ADVERTISING medium.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-03-21
One Glass;.

One class Of drugs i the only class
we handle that is the best. One class
of trade is the only trade we cater to,
and that is the honorable class the
people who pay their bills and pay
promptly. One class Of hustling is the
only hustling We do-that Is the class
composed Of the early morning hours,
all day long and late at night One
class of prescriptions Is tine only one we
desire, and they are from physicians
who desire to cure and cure promptly.
who desire to have Il tirst,class drug
store with irst-class stock. irst-class
services, with panhandle hard-time
prices-which hangs clear away from
high prices, extending charitable prices
and accommodation toward the de.
serving and needy That's the kind
Of three-pronged hair pins this Com
hination IS
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-03-21
CARLAND S.

BY authority Of the owner, the I'M
dersigned hereby announces 10 patrons
that handsome premium will be
awarded to owner Of best colt at wean-
ing time. MUMroRp 4 MALONE,
Agents.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-03-21

james +. Ellegood, Hope H. Bar
roll and DIR. G. i Gilpin have hte,
elected members IT the Board at Nl>i
tors OF Washington College. Chester
town. to ill vacancies,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-03-21

The steam mill of James : Clogg
at Pocomokc City, was DESTROYED by
fire on Thursday night about 10 o'clock
The fire engine did good work aud
prevented the fire spreading.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-03-21

Ladies i max, biz wages doing
pleasant home work, and will gladly
-,u.l iull particulars 10 all sending BET
,ramp Mis- VI \ Stehbins, Lawrence,
Michigan,
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-03-13

prlm tlIteu well over the eyes, out 40
not know how to give it a name.
The strapped skirt has it's dangers.
Give the enemy an inch for strapping
and he may take an ell for drapery.
For the moment, however, 1t is very
smart. A stitched strap runs down the
seams of many an outing skirt, especial
Nv in the canvas weaves, and at Its
bottom imps of frippery design it that
bows of black satin shall peep out A
curious variation is the skirt hem cut
away in alternate squares like the ma
calculation of a castle wall, to show
dainty lace and silk beneath.
The shoulder cape, either the large
one entirely surrounding the figure or
the tiny epaulet Disgusting but one
shoulder is in the top of the mode. They
are made of chiffon or lace-edged silk
and sometimes have answering frills at
elbow and wrist, each repetition trifie
smaller, like the dininuendo of an
echo.
White duck OF canvas, even white al
paca or serge. will be much worn in the
outdoor season. now not so far away.
We are still in our sequinage. All is
not gold that glitters, else were there no
need of boundary wars. The woman
who does not glitter is not.
Many of the new jackets for spring
will have huge turn back cuffs. heavily
marked with embroidery.
Some curious Chinese effects in blue
and white are introduced into some OF
the popular spring weaves.
The medium sized hat will be in the
spirit if not the letter of the go mode
Extreme size is discouraged, but is al
ways admissible, except when worn al
the theater. if the wearer choose.
A new wrinkle in hat braids is
fibre of wood known as wood silk"
rot unlike rough tissue paper.
ELLEN OSBORN
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-03-13

to purchase the cardboard frames al.
rt:sit r..at;., If possible, as they are a
lit J. t:3u. t"SOu.r to cut out and fix
sat .si:rto:ly. II. however, you are
ROT az In f.i.d jest he right thing
get large si.C2t Of strong drawing
IN rr and trace he shape of the shade
u..on II in i:encil. afterward cutting it
out carefully: you will then only have
10 Hasten the sides together with few
stitches. thus forming the frame; then
cover them plainly and neatly with the
satin. The Oh. fIon Will not be difficult
to arrange if ii is gathered on with a
tiny tending upon the outside of the
vandykes. The ribbon is arranged as
shown in the sketch, and the effect of
the shades and center when placed upon
the tabeswith appropriate floral deco
rations is most charming and artistic.
have suggested white and scarlet for
the coloring, but of course the designs
can be carried out in several shades:
pink and ivory, or two shades of yellow
would look well.-Madame.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-03-13
ELLEN OSBORN'S LETTER.
The Battle of the New Sleeve and
the Old at It's Height.
Surrender or Compromise Sure = Short
Gloves May BE Worn Again-Srrap
Adjournment for Spring Jackets
Familiar Hat Forms.
COPYRIGHT. 1861


The battle royal of the sleeves is
battle between the originators of style
and their unwilling followers. The
modistes of far Paris are making every
endeavor to introduce the close sleeve,
and everything favors them except the
Unborn conservatism of women, few of
whom enjoy being the first by whom
the new is tried. There can be but one
of two results, victory or compromise.
The biggest big sleeves are seeing their
last days, that is certain.
There are sleeves, as ] have written
weeks ago, that do compromise, and
some of these are not to be known at
careless glance. The most of them
have. the tight wrinkled sleeve very
nearly up to the shoulder, where it is
hidden by small puffs at the top. very
beautiful gown of this order has plain
skirt of pale yellow, satin, a narrow belt
of orange velvet, bodice of pale vel
low chiffon over a folded corselet of
yellow satin. while the yellow 9leeves
are arranged la mousquetaire-Ik know
not why the term may not fit them as
well as gloves. The little round Shout
der puffs of creamy lace are quite high,
an elegant reminder of the hanging
drapey we saw not three months ago.
which used to suggest the idea that it
had slipped half way from the Shout
der to the elbow. So change the fashion
and we in them!
No suggestion of compromise mends
or mars the ugliness of huge balloon
sleeve which lady has just had made
as sort of mailing the flag to. the mast
against an invading mode. 1t is flag,
or sleeve, made of all superimposed
tucks or ruff1es from shoulder to elbow,
the corsage opening framed with wide
black lace founce with white lace ap-
plique. By the time Lent is over this
gown will look older than it does now
while the yellow costume ] have de
scribed will be in correct cut for
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-03-13

ne was frettuI, too, al d his Ilu rse sat
near his crib singing to him. Presently
a little hand came between the bars,
and a baby voice said: You hold it,
Eliza; / can't remember" 1t was mid
night before he went to sleep that night
and the next; but he never put his
thumb into his mouth again. He
earned his little chest of tools if ever
a reward was won, and happier little
boy was never seen.
Rae is eight years old now, a fine,
manly boy, always most thoughtful of
others. He is full of life and spirits.
His nervousness has almost entirely
disappeared" He often shows the same
earnestness of purpose that he dis
played so young. We feel strongly the
responsibility of leading this remark
able will in the right direction.-f
Mother, in Babyhood.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-03-13
Mems furnishings.

Crowds, crowds, crowds. Every day
they come, from every part of Mary
land. Pays them to come-through any
weather for such bargains as these.
Black and Tan Half Hose, 2 pair for the valu
of one pair, Csc.
Unlaundere SHIRTS, the Soc. quality BIC; the
65c. quality 45c; 3 for Sl.z5.
Laundered Shirts, sc ,S125, which is posi-
lively little more than halt their value
The zoe. collars at &C., and the 2jc. collars at
1215c., are still on ne.
If you can elbow your way to the Soc Neck
wear counter, you can get one for Zoe.
buckingham and WEIGH, Margetson & Co. IS
Lowell, Four-inHandS an superb 1ecks,
value $l.50; TO day 45c.; for $l.25
Neckwear, slightly damaged by water, SC.
and 15c sold for So. and Sl.00.
Underwear, the l.50 sort, at Soc; $l.25, at
Csc; $3.50, a 73c.; $500, at 9Jc.; S2 81, at
$l.00.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-03-13

ter of the recently installed abbess, is
the wife of Duke Albert, heir-presump~
tive to the throne of Wurtemberg; Caro-
line immaculate in 1894 gave her hand
to Prince August Leopold of Coburg.
AS her successor, Emperor Francis
Joseph has appointed Archduchess
Maria Annunciata. the second daughter
of his brother, Archduke Karl Ludwig
born in 1876 of his third wife, Arch
duchess Maria Theresa, princess OF
Braganza.
On October 10 last the archduchess
was installed with solemn ceremonial
of the usual kind. The emperor was
represented by her father, Archduke
Karl Ludwig. who officiated, assisted
by Count Thun and Count Boncquci, as
court commissioners of the viceroy of
Bohemia. The exercises were elaborate
and impressive, and in them partici-
pated many of the highest in the Be-
hemian nobility, of the court, the army,
the government and the clergy.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-03-13
MEMS DEPARTMENT..

Every Overcoat in our store, for either
dress occasions or stormy days, is now
on sale at half price. All prices repre-
scented. At every price full sizes-regu-
lars and stouts. Such perfect goods in
half-price sale probably never known
before.
Mems Reliab Suits, all sizes, choice styles,
$3.50, SIS 80, 81 so, l.50 A saving of S. 90 to
$1,000 on each suit.
Genuine Pure Worsted, Pin Stripe and Pin
Check Suits, $l4 rs; real bargains at $500.
Mems Pants at 500, 81. %, $3.50, and So So
half what you ordinarily pay.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-03-13
CHILD'S WILL POWER.
Remarkable Manifestation in o Thre
Year-Old Youngster.

Remarkable Manifestation in u Three
Year-Old Youngster.
Baby Rae had always been very nerv-
Gus, so nervous that on several occa-
sions, while he was getting his teeth,
he frightened his parents by going into
commissions, and frequently when cry
ing lost his breath so far as to lose con-
seriousness altogether. Consequently
we were obliged to humor him more or
less to prevent his crying.
At a very early age he found his
thumb, and until the day of which
write his chief comfort lay in sucking
that unoffending member. He could
not go to sleep at night without having
his thumb in his mouth. AS he grew
older we tried to break him of the
habit, but 1t made him so very un-
happy that we could not bear to insist.
BY the age of three Rae had lost all
signs of spasms. He had always been
''mother'G darling" although he was
my fifth boy At the time l write OF
the arrival of wee sister had awakened
some sense of jealousy, and also, sup
pose, made him feel an increase of dig
AtHSJs u1 sAO WoS AZ iOhSCA UALO OuOJ VI
the family.
One morning the big carpenter
was in the nursery repairing the hinge
Of a shutter. Rae stood with a hand
kerchief carefully wrapped around his
second finger, sucking his thumb as
usual. and looking with wistful eyes
at the tempting display of hammer,
awl and screwdriver that lay on cloth
near the window. For moment the
thumb was taken from his mouth, and
the baby boy said very distinctly, as
he always spoke: Il want to be a car
penter," and instantly the thumb was
replaced in it's accustomed receptacle.
ssCarpenters don't suck their thumbs, :
remarked the big man.
For a moment Rae looked at him,
then he slowly put lis two little hands
behind his back and held them tight.
His grandmother noticed the action,
and, taking advantage of the occasion,
promised to give Rae a tool chest all
his own if he would neve- suck his
thumb again. The child was very quiet
and thoughtful MI day. Occasionally
he would jerk his thumb out of his
mouth and hold his right hand tight
With his left, as if determined not to
forget again that he was to be car
penter. At bed time he carefully put
His hands under his pillow. He was
1>stless: he could not go to sIeep:
x -, "a rrsspr1