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The herald., 1896-06-28
ABOUT WHEELS AND RIDERS
The Novel Invention of an
Oregon Man
NEWKIND OF WATER BICYCLE
Impression Made by the Bicycle IN
Africa
Garment for Rainy Days-A Dog.driven
Bike-Water TricycIe-A Family AT.
falr-Toe Clips

An inventor Of Portland, Ore. L. w.
Wynkoop by name, has applied the prin-
ciple Of propulsion as used in the mod
ern bicycle to boat having a screw pro-
peller, and anticipates the development
Of very high rate of speed therefrom.
Mr.. Wynkoop claims that he can run
his machine at the rate of eighteen miles
an hour. He has had it in operation,
and has been photographed on the
water. The body of the craft consists
of two hollow, air-filled halves, separat-
ed by the propelling mechanism, but
connected internally in such q manner
that they move as one. The power is
applied by the rider, who bestrides a
regulation bicycle seat and revolves the
cranks with an ordinary pair of ball
bearing bicycle pedals. A couple of cog
wheels and an endless chain commune
cate the power to the shaft connecting
The herald., 1896-06-28

have the steering gear attached. This
arrangement insures considerable sta
bility for the machine in turning. (
TAKES HIS FOUR BOYS ALONG
Mr.. Won Scheidt, a Buffalo, NJ r,
citizen, has four boys. Convinced that
the young people need all the fresh air
they can get, he has built bicycle at
tachment by means of which he can
carry them with him on short trips. The
father is considerable Of an athlete, but
of late has had 1t borne in upon him
that the boys are growing heavier daily.
The result Is the task of taking them
all along is becoming more of strain,
and Mr.. Scheidt thinks Of purchasing at
least one more wheel with q view to
tightening his load.
I am convinced that the British cycle
makers must reduce the weight Of their
The herald., 1896-06-28
The Ticking Of the Clock

1.-THE ticking Of a clock" says Mr..
Bugleby, "is a sound so familiar that
we take no thought Of it till it ceases.
Here are two or three of us sitting to-
gether talking. SUDDENLY we become
dimly conscious that there is something
missing; moment later some one says,
The clock has stopped Then we all
listen. What roomful Of silence! Then
we wind the clock and set it going. How
pleasant it is to hear 1t again, and how
loud and plain it sounds at first, but
soon it sinks to it's accustomed note, and
with normal conditions thus restored we
resume our converse TONNE York
Sun
The herald., 1896-06-28
A QUESTION DECIDED
The sun sorter winks when cloud pass

by,
In KNOWN and amiable way,
An the boughs they lean low O. 'er the spot
where / lie,
Like they had somethn' pleasant ter say.
An / know whut they mean, fer it's per-
fectly true
That they's sense in their blinkin an
SwiShin;
They want me to tell 'em whut I'd ruther do
Or go fishin'.
L takin' my leisure ter ponder 1t DER,
Fur it's pleasant ter doZe an ter dream;
It's fine whur the mosses grow thick on the
shore.
And the shiftin' light spanSles the stream.
It's silent an cool; an I'm there out o. view
OF them ez thinks life hez a mission.
/ don't know of nothin' that I'd ruther do
Than go fshin'.
washington Evening Star.
The herald., 1896-06-28

pondent of the Scientific American sends
picture he took at Strasburg, where
small dog was made to help a tricycle.
along. The correspondent says: THE
first impulse is to pity this good little
doggie and to blame his big, heavy mas
ter for working him So But this is soon
forgotten when you have seen this stur-
dy little fellow at his task. tugging and
clawing with the greatest earnestness.
apparently delighted with his task
THE BICYCLE IN AFRICA.
A letter from an officer connected
with the Italian troops in Abyssinia, to
an Italian paper speaks of the impress
sion made by his appearance on a bicycle
among those children of nature. He
says that while riding with a white flag
The herald., 1896-06-28
THE LATEST WATER CYCLE

leave the pedals as quickly when toe
clips are used as when they are not.
Those who ride with the clips affirm that
they can see no difference whatever in
this respect. The use of them can be
quickly learned, two or three days be-
ing all the time needed in most cases.
At first it seems little awkward to get
the feet into them, but it soon becomes
easy. When the feet rest in the clips
it is almost impossible for pedal to be
lost, no matter how rough the road Or
how steep the hill one is descending.
The herald., 1896-06-28
Not In His Right Place

There was time in the history of the
Republican party when a character like
Hanna would be relegated to the rear.
The politicians, however, who have been
in control for some time, are so eager
for victory that they tolerate the arro-
gance of Hanna and seem to be honored
by a notice which self-respect demands
that they should resent.-Vacaville Re-
porter.
The herald., 1896-06-28

tage of 1000 B. c. or a cutlass used by the
pirates of the Barbary coast at a similar
period both of these relics might have
been very appropriately displayed from
the chairmans desk.
The 7000-year gavel will emphasize
the accommodation of a 7000-year-old
economical error that is as unkillable
as Confucianism itself.-Chicago Chron-
ia14
The herald., 1896-06-28

attached to the steering gear toward
the lines the Abyssinian outposts and
picket guards were so utterly surprised
that they forgot all about asking him
what errand he came on. He calmly de-
scended when reaching the post and de-
manded to be shown to the headquarters
of Ras Mangasha. He was shown the
direction, and, accompanied by two
Abyssinian horseman, continued on his
way. They rode at his side in mute ad-
miration. When they arrived in the
camp of the ras they informed the
latter that a messenger of the Italians
had come on a horse sent to him by
heaven. The willy chief not quite as gull
lible as the rest Of his troops, was con-
siderably amused, and requested the It
allan officer to give an exhibition OF rid
ing on the wheel, which the latter gladly
did, thinking 1t would benefit the pur-
pose of his errand. After looking at the
different evolutions of the wheel for
time the ras allowed the messenger to
return, but gave him no answer to the
message he brought.
In this connection 1t may be noticed
that there are two more bicycles which
have penetrated into the central part of
the dark continent. One Is ridden by
Mr. Gayrand of the Society Of CONNER
cial Geography of France, who is sta
toned at Kita, in the Soudan, while the
other is owned by Ensign Baudry, who
regularly rides out at Baufulabe, in
French equatorial Africa. In both cases
the owners describe the effect upon the
natives as highly interesting to them,
they being regarded as nothing less than
miracles.
The herald., 1896-06-28

mated with any waterproofing substance.
The cloth used is so closely woven that
while it becomes heavy during a contin-
ued rain the wearer will never become
wet.
TRICYCLE. WITH A MOTOR
The Petit Journal of Paris describes q
new automatic carriage invented by
Leon Bolle, which is said to be a vast i'm
provement on anything of the kind
which has yet been produced. This
"voiturette' is something between an
automatic carriage and a motorcycle 1t
has three wheels and is very little big
ger than an ordinary tricycle., yet has
comfortable seats for two persons, who
sit tandem. It's weight is in all about
pounds. The back wheel only is worked
by the motor. The two others in front
The herald., 1896-06-28
VALUE OF TOE CLIPS

Toe clips seem to be growing in favor.
and those who use them are almost
without exception warm in their praise.
There is an impression that in case ne
cessity for quick dismount arises the
clips may hold the feet and possibly
cause an accident. In truth, there is no
reason for this impression. The feet
The herald., 1896-06-28
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01
\ Senate Resolution.

On Wednesday of last week after
the Republican caucus agreement TO
elect Wellington Senator. the following
resolutions were offered in the Senate
by Senator Talbot, Of Montgomery,
and carried:
WHEREAS. Ii has come to the know
ledge Of this Senate that a majority Of
the members of the General Assembly
of this State have entered into an
agreement TO elect Senator OF the
United States from this State in viola
ton of plain, unrepealed aud satisiac-
tory statute, known as the Eastern
Shore law; therefore,
Resolved, That this Senate enters lis
most solemn protest against the con
summation of this unlawful agreement
and against the open, avowed and
palpable violation Of the laws Of this
State, and particularly this law, having
its origin in ancient and honorable
compact between the two sections of the
State.
Resolred, That this protest beentered
upon the journal Of the Senate, and a
copy thereof be mailed bv the secretary
TO each newspaper published in this
State.
\ motion To reconsider and refer the
resolutions To the committee on Fed
eral relations was lost. The Democrats
voted for the resolution.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01

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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01

Two weeks ago we had
something to say about our
railroad facilities. Our people
need expect no better treat
ment than they are getting at
present il they do not protest
to the Railroad Company.
Large corporations will give
no more than they are COM
PEELED to do. If you would
succeed make arrangements
for a number OF representative
citizens from each station be-
tween Georgetown and Frank
lin to meet in a body and call
upon the proper railroad Off
Gals, make known their wants
in a vigorous manner and
show an earnestness which
will leave an impression not
to be forgotten. This is the
way others do who succeed
and the paths a clean, straight
one for us to follow.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01

A BILL has been introduced
in the Legislature for the APP
pointment of a Game Warden
to prevent violation of the
game law. The Warden is to
receive ST 900 a year and he
is empowered to appoint dep
uties to be paid from the rev
enues derived from fines.
This is a new scheme and is
evidently the production OF a
fertile brain which did not
consider that Maryland al
ready had enough offices.
This is about the most foolish
proposition which has been
made for sometime Every
county has its officers to look
after violaters OF the law, be
the law a game law or the law
against larceny. 1t is very
evident that there are not
enough offices for the patriots
of Maryland to fill, and some
more offices will have to be
made for them.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01

SENATOR BRuCE's attempt TO
reform the public service in
the entire state by an applica-
ton of civil-service rules is
not receiving particularly
strong support, either from
members of his own party or
from the Republicans. 1t is
very evident that the latter,
now that they have gotten in
to power. do not mean to fore
60 the fruits OF victory, if they
can help it, and they are,
consequently, by no means
eager to change the existing
order of things. Thus their
performance at present con-
trasts rather strangely with an
ti-election professions. by
which they pledged themselves
to support civil-service reform.
The opposition of regular
Democrats is not unexpected.
They cannot well make a
change OF front without virtual
self condemnation. To admit
the necessity of Senator
Bruce's measure is TO acknow-
ledge that the system pre-
viously followed was wrong in
principle. Baltimore Herald.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01

That contemplate sheet
the Baltimore Meas, to which
we have before referred as un.
worthy of belief, superseded
all other efforts at contempta-
bic journalism in its attack
upon Senator John Walter
Smith last Thursday. and that
to, as usual, without the re-
hottest argument TO substan-
tate its position. The public
schools of Worcester are ex-
empt from political influences
and have as teachers more re-
publicans and Prohibitionists
(some of them and their par
ents most par.izan) than dem
ocrats, although the county is
largely democratic. The school
commissioners are good men,
who I'll the schools with eff
Gent teachers. irrespective OF
their politics. and the reflec.
ton on them by the Macs is
unwarranted and unjust.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01
Order NiSi.

William +. johnson, Assignee OF
Clayton J. Purnell, Assignee Of
Daniel J. Wheaton, Assignee of
George NJ. L pshur and Clayton J.
Purnell, Assignee of Clayton J.
Purnell, MORTGAGE of Alfred r.
White and wife, ex parte.
In the Circuit Court Tor Worcester
County In Equity. No. 1880,
November Term, 1898, to wit: De-
cember seth, 1898.
ORDERED that the sale made and
reported by William F. johnson, As
signee Of Mortgage as above for the
sale of the real estate in the above
cause described be ratified and con.
iirmed unless cause TO the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the 9th
day of January next, provided copy
of thi, order be inserted in some news
paper printed in Worcester County
once in each Of three successive weeks
before the 20th day of january in the
year eighteen hundred and ninety-six.
The report states the amount of
sales to be 500 90.
FEANCIs Henry PuRNELI., Clerk.
True Copy, Test:
FRANCES Henry PUENELI., Clerk.
ian. | 81.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01
WHAT THEY THINK.

The Maryland press largely CON
demns Wellington for his demonstra-
ton of Bossism. Here are few
ol Unions:
The Centreville Observer. in speak
ing of Wellington's election, remarks :
How does that please Democrats
who lately turned TO Republicans for
the suppression of bossism? Mr..
Wellington in this contest has evinced
a spirit OF arrogant autocracy which
has outbossed even Senator German.
There have been few instances, even
in Mr.. Germans career. where a
party has been so forcibly constrained
to do that which it disapproved. as
has been done in this case OF electing
Mr.. Wellington United States Sena-
tor. Not only has Mr. Wellington
driven the Republican legislators,
like so many cattle. TO do his person
al bidding; but he has compelled
them to forswear themselves and be
tray their constituents. Even the
Republican members from the East
ern Shore united in the conspiracy.
Wellington is now Senator elect, and
Republicans have spit in the face Of
the Eastern Shore. Perhaps the day
of Republican repentance is not far
distance.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01
PAPER BY THE POUND

The Paper is cheap-which
is a good pointwhen the Paper
is good, as is this.
And the ENVELOPES match
ing the paper are cheap, too,
which is unusual.
Some stores find it profta-
bic to sell paper cheap because
it takes you there to buy en-
velopcs - on which delicate
point such stores are silent.
Twelve thousand pounds of
the WANAMAKER Bow-KNor
PAPER are ready. Each one of
these pounds consists of 90
sheets OF paper
Pound of Paper and 100 Envelopes to
match, all for PC
IoHN WANAMAKER.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01
NEW COTTON STuEES

The display of the new Cot
ton Stuffs for Spring will be a
revelation as to the onward
strides in weaving and color
ing these dainty fabrics. And
the grouping is worthy the ell
egant surroundings of the
Dress Goods Salon.
The French Organizes seem
to have caught myriad flowers
in their wcb-likc foundation !;
the newest Irish Dimities are
prcttier than ever, and the
whole gamut of Scotch Cling
hams is run without a false
color note.
England contributes Piques
and Ireland sends the gauzy
Batistc and natural-color Lin
ems. Prices Certainly
Scotch Ginghams, zoe to a5c yard.
English Plain and Printed I.appcts.
Soc To 35c
Imported Plain and Printed Piques.
Zoe to G5c
French Printed Organdics, SIZE.
Linen Gauze Batistes. pc to s5c
Printed Irish Dimities. 25c and SOC.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01
SNOW HILL, FEB. |. 1896.


Why should the examina-
ton OF witnesses in the con-
tested election cases be made
in a private room, either in
this town or any other in the
county? This is a trial in
which Democrats. Republi-
cans, Prohibitionists and MEM
bers of all political parties
who cast their votes in this
county last election day are
interested, and we understand
there are a large number of
people who would like to hear
the case. 1t is nothing more
than right that these hearings
should be public ard when
such are held in Snow Hill we
have no doubt the Court
House can be easily obtained
for the purpose. 1t is the
property of The people. is
heated, roomy and convenient
OF access. The Democrats
are willing and think it Moth
ing more than right that the
hearing should be public. If
there was fraud, as it is alleg-
ed. at the election, the voters
are entitled to hear all sides of
the case and Judge for them
selves. This will be fair for
all parties. and should meet
favor with those who have
nothing to be ashamed OF.
We learn that it is in the pow
er OF Justice Parker, if he sees
fit. to change the place of sit
ting named in the notice, after
he has once convened his
Court, and we hope he will
adjourn to the Court House if
there is not room to accommo-
date those who want to hear
the case. Upon this case
more may depend than some
of us think, without proper
consideration. Rumors OF
what was done and not done,
what was said and not said,
will go out to the world; I'M
verified Regulations may be
injured undeservingly. and
there is no telling what harm
may result from a secret hear
ing OF such an important case.
Come out in the light Of day
and let the people know it
all.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01
Hartford Democrat.


He has utterly disrc garded the
wishes. il is believed. Of large mum.
Der of Republicans of this State. and
has sought 10 assume control of the
affairs of this State and to run the
little machine after his own sweet
will. There was such howl aud
cry about bosses and ring rule from
one end of this state to the other dur
ing the late campaign. that ii seems
almost impossible to believe reports
that are circulated regarding the Sen
atorial fight at Annapolis During
the campaign Duke Wellington could
not yell loud enough against the boss
es or party leaders in the Democratic
party.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01

we'd have to plan anew for
Spring. But the Plaids are
irrcsistibly pretty; no wonder
you will not let us keep them.
More have arrived
The forcign-made Tafeta
Plaids-wool grounds in rich
est colors over-plaided with
still brightcr-hucd silk. Tween
ty-hve styles this time. S5c.
Anotherlot. with furthermore
of silk and more of wool, 43
inches wide. were made to be
$3.50, but actual comparison
with the lot named above puts
the strict value at SI.25. You
shall never pay too much
here, even though YOU Judge
by exceptional lots. Seventeen
STYLES.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01

SENATOR BRUCE of Baltimore
and Senator Smith OF Worces-
ter had a lively debate the
other day over Mr.. Bruces'
civil service bill. Bruce was
trying to force the counties to
adopt his pet, but the county
members led by Col. Smith
successfully opposed it. 1t
was too radical a measure, pre-
venting Clerks Of the Court
and other officials from select
ing their deputies, as well as
containing many other ridi-
culous features.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01
From The Salisbury Advertiser.

From the Salisbury Advertiser.
Mr. Wellington seems to belong to
that class of politicians who believe
that personal success is the chief end
of man and that personal success
measures the merit of the cause he
espouses.
What betrayal this election is OF
the independent element Of both par.
ties that promised relief from the
boss and spoils system in politics.
There never was a more fragrant ex-
hibition of tyranny and blss rule.
Mr.. Wellington declared that he
"held the key TO the situation and
would force the Republicans to elect
him, and he did.
The key to the situation seems to he
the political patronage. Who deliv.
cred him the "key to the situation -
is what some are asking.
"Orders from Washington were
not sent on this occasion. The boss
came in person from his seat in Con
gress and took command, and gave
orders, and dictated what should and
should not he done in and out Of eau
Gus, and his commands were obeved 10
the letter.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01

1t does not take Judge to buy
Horses at THE MARYLAND SALE
AND COMMISSION BARN. Auc-
ton sales, WEDNESDAYS AND
FRIDAYS throughout the year
Private Sales. DAILY. Twenty-four
hours trial, and must be as represent
ed. or money refunded. 80 head Of
Horses Mares, and Mules 10 suit all
purposes, at all prices, always on hand.
Write for instructions how TO avoid
buying a COUNTERFEIT Horse.
and what Il SOUND Horse Calls for.
JAMES KING. Prop. No. 6 to Is
n. High Street, Baltimore, Nd.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01

Bel Air Acgis
A gentleman from Western Mary
land, who by accident was elected to
Congress and afterwards was made
chairman of the Republican State
Central Committee, why he was put
there we do not care to mention here,
suddenly conceived the idea he would
90 10 the United States Senate, no
matter it he violated one of the laws
of the State. and regardless of the
wishes Of many Of the best people of
Maryland.
Now he has gotten there, and his
action together with the misguided
l.egislaturemen who elected him, il
illustrates the old adage. "give a calf
rope enough and he will hang him.
self"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-01
For Sale.

\ valuable farm consisting OF three
hundred and nineteen acres. situated
three miles from the town Of Snow
Hill and adjoining Mr.. ID. c. Fooks',
known us the John Dale Farm. "
Terms TO suit the purchaser. For in
formation apply to J. J. COLLINS.
Jan. 25-ti.