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without questioning this point much
further we do not think we can find
from this testimony that he did have
Mr.. Schoolficld'S horse. The evidence
has ut least left it doubtful with rs
whether or not he could have had Mr..
Schoolfield's horse There is no evidence
that the wagon had been a spindlcwagon.
There is nobody that corroboratcs him
SCHOOLGIRLS house, or about the two
getting out of the carriage and going to
the house and that Immediately after
wards light sprung up In fact, so far
as we have been able To discover, we do
not find that John FELTON, is corroborated
by anybody in the case or circumstance
that he is contradicted by everybody.
but that he is not corroboratcd by any
body, and in addition To that nc is
prejudiced not only by his position as
states witness, but also by the fact that
two reputable citizens have sworn in
our presence that his reputation i'll the
neighborhood in which he lives is so bad
that they would not believe him on his
oath. That being the case we reject the
testimony of John FELTON, as having no
weight whatever in this case, and that
being So there is no testimony whatever
TO connect these prisoners with the
specific act through which Turner met
his death
Whatever we may think about it, we
do not mean To be understood as think
ing anything about it. whatever we
may think about it, we think these
prisoners are entitled tn the benefit of
the doubt, and therefore we must acquit
them. Mr.. Clerk say the prisoners are
not guilty"
At the conclusion of the Judges re-
marks, counsel for the accused congratu
lated them. The woman was cool and
self-possessed. sam Morris seemed
dazed, but Dude Fields grinned from
ear to ear and fairly danced. Sheriff
Harrison clapped his hands for joy and
the States Attorney smiled ON the scene.
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Charles Davis was tried for assault
found guilty and sentenced to 30 day,
i'll county Jail.
Tuesday was consumed in trying the
case of King W. Riley against the New
York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Rail
road Company removed from Wicomico
County, where an accident occurred foI
which Mr. Riley claims damages From
the evidence it appears that Mr.. Riley
was crossing the railroad when his horse
became frightened ut escaping steam
from one of the Company's shifting en-
gines causing his horse Ia run away.
break up his carriage and throw him
out. for which he sued the company for
for - 900. The case was formerly Civ
en- to the Court late i'll the day and was
decided in favor of the defense, the
court holding that plaintiff failed To
show negligence on the part of the Off
cials or employees of the road
Before adiourning yesterday Court
passed the following sentences: Henry
Smith, the Pocomoke Herb Doctor, three
years in the pcnitcntiary Samuel
Waters, three years for attempt to rape;
Emory Purncll Is months for bigamy
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WILTON.

Mr.. and Mrs J. Edward White OF
Snow Hill and Mr. g. V. White OF
Stockton visited mt the home of Mr..
Edward White Sunday
Our popular merchants at this plac,
are having rushing trade during the
berry season.
Misses Jennie and Ida White visited
the Misses Annie and Alberta Tilghman
Sunday.
The roads are much nicer since the
rain of last week, but are becoming
dusty again.
Mrs. T. n. Station of Wilmington.
Del. is visiting her parents here.
Mr.. 5. X. White Of Salisbury is spend
ing his vacation at the home of his
parents.
Messrs. Frederick and Harry Adkins
AL. Wootcn. Clarence Tilghman of Sails
bury, and Homer White of Powellsvillc
visited at the home of Mr.. Samuel
lllEnnlan sunday.
Miss Bessie Holloway and brother OF
Queponco visited friends here Sunday.
Mr. Gilbert Bowen who had light
stroke of paralysis Il few days ago. is
very much better.
Miss Albcr Tilghman will leave in
a few days, for West Norfolk, Va. where
she will spend some time with her sister
Mrs j. w. Morris.
Miss S. Jennie White, who is sub
stituting for her Aunt in the Berlin
High School came home Friday, return
ing to her duties Tuesday.
Mrs. Charles Disharoon of Salisbury
is visiting friends at this place.
Miss Annie Tilghman visited her sis
ter Mrs. t. 5. Adkins of Salisbury, thi,
week.
The farmers are busy i'll their berries
now which are very plentiful.
Mrs. Samuel Shocklcy is visiting her
parents near Salisbury.
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HE WANTS A DIVORCE.
Bride is 65 Years Younger Than
The Groom.

FREDERICK, Mp, MAY 22.-John Fox,
aged cightysix years, of Mt. Pleasant
district, who on Monday last married
Miss Kittic Zimmerman, aged twenty
one years, has filed Il bill for absolute
divorce.
Mr.. Fox, who owns several fine farms,
and who has had many experiences i'll en-
deavoring To procure wife. to-day said
This is the worst stew have ever
been in. Ii only took me two hours to
get the girl 10 consent Ia become my
wife. but | suppose it will take me nearly
as many years To get rid of her.
II needed wife To take care of my
house." continued Mr.. Fox. land my
housckccper told me | could find u good
crick. came in and met the young
woman, and as she seemed Ia be all that
| wanted. became engaged To her, and
i'll less than two hours she was my wife.
All gave her before marrying me was
Si30, and promised tocmploy her friend
Anderson on the farm. Anderson came
out on the place last Tuesday to work,
but instead of doing anything he only
loafcd about the house. and when | re-
covered from an attack of rheumatism
Saturday told him to leave. Soon after
ward my wife informed me she was
going to Hagcrstown To bring her moth
or, Mrs. Johanna Zimmerman down Ia
visit us. followed her to town and
found she bought two tickets. one for
her friend Anderson, and that both went
to HagcrStown Now she can remain
with him.
Since | was married ON Monday
have been bcsct with thieves killed
four hogs last week and some one stol,
every piece of meat, even taking tn,
three cans IS lard. have lost forty chick
ems and many other things about tn,
place Things have become 81 bad that
am afraid for my life. ! know now
that you cant trust the women thcs,
days
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STOCKTON.

This lovely weather is making the
town look lovely, our yards are rs green
rs can be and nicely kept, many are
filled with beautiful flowers and il
would be a sad heart that is not made
happy in looking over this little place.
Miss Winnie Smack. daughter of Mr..
James Smack came home from Balti-
more on the steamer Pocomokc We'd
nesday and made all glad to see her
back home again.
Mr.. VIM. Corkran of Lancaster. Pa,
is visiting Mr.. u. =. Wharton.
Mrs. James Figgs OF Philadelphia, is
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Alfred Han
cock
Miss Lille Waters is spending some
time i'll Hycttsvillc and other places in
Western Maryland.
Mr.. Parker Tull commission mer.
chant of Philadelphia, has been in town
this week looking after his trade from
this point.
Miss Cccie Houston has been spending
some time i'll Pocomoke City.
Mr.. Cyrus Dirickson, of Berlin, made
his friends happy this week by giving
them a short visit.
Miss Laura Porter and her sister
Miss Matte are away on "a visit tn
friends near Box Iron and we miss
them very much
Capt. Sam Scarborough came in our
bay with load of North Carolina
oysters FRIDAY and unloadcd and left
in forty-cight hours. He is a hustler
in his vessel
Green peas. Strawberries. spring
onions, drum fish and all dclicacics of
the season fill our market this morning.
DIR. Dickcrson is building fine house
here and will add much to the avenue
when completed.
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Their Wooden Wedding.

Recently MIR. and Mrs. Glenmore w
Hack. of Los Angeles, California, cele
bratcd their wooden wedding. These
two young people are natives of Wor
ccster County. Mr. Hack being the son
of James ID Hack. the Snow Hill hard.
ware merchant. and Mrs. Hack the
daughter of Henry T. Onley, Of Girdle-
tree, Judge of the Orphans Court.
The Los Angeles Times speaks glowing
~ of the entertainment given by Mr..
and Mrs. Hack ON the occasion referred
TO. 1t says:
Mr. and Mrs. G.. w Hack entertained
a few friends delightfully."- "Wednesday
evening at their home on West Eight
teenth street. in celebration Of their fifth
wedding anniversary. Miss Nell Par
kcr and Miss Pearl Thornton assisted in
receiving and entertaining. The entire
house wasappropriately hung with long,
graceful pine shavings, suggestive of
the anniversary. Hanging over the lace
UttMttn tlt ubOTWdNA
shavings were arranged in portiere effect
The reception hall was ornamented with
Marie Henriette roses, and the drawing
room was decorated with sweet peas
and La France roses. The library was
in red and pink. The buffet and man
tel in the dining room were banked
with Bride roses and orange blossoms,
the color scheme in this room being car
ried out i'll white and green. In the
centre of the table was an immense
bower Of white roses and maidenhair
ferns. Mr.. and Mrs. Hack received
many handsome and useful presents.
Six-haDd cuchre was the game played,
and the ladies' first prize was a delft
picture framed i'll ebony. The gentle
mans first prize award was an ebony
hat brush mounted with silver. Conso-
lation prizes were scandal-wood fan
and an orange-wood blotter. The score
cards were of yucca wood, in the form
of double hearts finished with rose color.
ed ribbons. Tiny bells, fastened with
ribbons, marked the progressions. At
the conclusion of the game refreshments
were served by Caterer Reynolds.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-05-27
BERLIN.

For dry goods and shoes don't forget
that Burbage. Powell & Co. are selling
the greatest bargains.
Mrs. III. ]. Anderson has reduced the
price of millinery goods. including hats.
flowers, ribbons. fancy notions and kid
gloves. Now is your opportunity. See
the changes i'll her attractive advcr-
tisement.
Rev. ]. L. White of the NJ. f. Church
South and Miss Tanner Lillian Wilson,
of Virginia, were married May 9th and
returned to Berlin in the evening and
will board at the Majestic Hotel until
they go to housekeeping.
Mr.. John Thomas jackson and Mrs.
Williams were married at the Rectory
"Wednesday the 25th by the Rev. Mr..
Gault.
Mrs. Ebe Holland went to Frankfort
last Saturday to visit her mother. Mrs.
Vickers.
Mrs Edward Holland went to New
Hope to attend the funeral of her uncle.
Mr. Levi Gordy last Wednesday and is
now visiting her mother Mrs. Williams
at Pittsville.
Miss Marie Pitts went up to Philadel-
phia last Saturday morning for few
days shopping.
Miss Pearl Bailey spent last Saturday
with her aunt Jennie at Miss Nancy
Davis.
Miss Dolly Bishop and Miss May Pur-
nell made visit to Miss Minnie and
Maggie Harmonson, and then the girls
took them home last Monday and spent
the day and night with them.
Mr. Thomas Coleman and wife spent
"a few days last week with his aunt
Mrs Hetty Holloway.
Mrs. Jane X. Baynum left last Satur-
day for Philadelphia and Strasburg to
make quite an extended visit.
Charles Taylor one of our most re-
spected colored men died last Wednes-
day and was buried Thursday afternoon.
Miss Estelle Powell is visiting her
friend Miss Lizzie Smith this week
Miss Gertrude Purnell of Ocean City,
is the welcome guest of Miss Hetty
Smith.
Miss Lizzie Marshall came down last
Saturday from Selbyville to visit her
sister, Mrs Willis Wise.
Miss Minnie Hammond went up to
Baltimore last Tuesday to visit her
sister Margaret at the Maryland hos
pital and DO some shopping.
Miss Leu Conway left last Tuesday
for Baltimore to visit friends.
We were glad to see Mr.. Josiah
Bethards who was so badly hurt ON the
b. @. & a. Railroad the last of March.
out again this week.
Providence permitting there will he
preaching in Buckingham Church to-
morrow morning and evening. The
Y. p. NJ. i'm the evening ut 6.45 will be
conservation meeting. Would like for
all to come out. Leader, Mr.. Mott
Chopper.
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BISHOP.

Strawberries are making things lively
around Bishop.
Mr. Ambrose Hickman spent last
Sunday afternoon at Ocean City with
his two friends, Mr. John Jagerson
from New York, and Mr.. Robert Bishop.
from Bishop. The three enjoyed the
beach Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Ambrose Hickman has been at
tending court at Snow Hill this week
and at night he was attending court
at Corbin's Neck near the old brick
church. He is the champion bicycle
rider of Bishops. Mr.. Hickman will
leave next Tuesday for New Jersey
where he has been employed for seven
years, and we hope that he will come
back again next winter safe.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-05-27

Many old soldiers now feel the
effects of the hard service they endured!
during the war. Mr. George 5. Ander.
son. Of Rossvillc. York county, Penn,
who saw the hardest kind of service at
the front, is now frequently troubled
with rheumatism II had severe attack
lately" he says. land procured a bottle
of Chamberlain Pain Balm. II did 81
much good that would like to know
what you would charge me for one dozen
bottles" Mr. Anderson wanted it both
for his own use and to supply it To his
friends and ncighbors, as every family
should have bottle of it in their home,
not only for rheumatism, but lame back,
sprains. swelling, cuts, bruises and
burns. for which it is unequalled. FoI
sale by =. ID. Cottingham & Co. drug
gist Snow Hill. l.. l.. Erickson Berlin
Md
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Local notices ia these cOi,mns are
charged for at the rate Of 10 cents II line
for erery insertion. II matters not ,chat
others charge. We regulate our o'ct
prices according 10 the fair north Of this
journal as an ddrcl Using medium.
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DECLARED NOT GUILTY!
The Supposed rlurderers of Old rlan John Turner
Are Acquitted of the Crime.

Court decided Thursday evening that the evidence against Alice Turn
Samuel Morris and Joseph Fields of numbering old
Turner Pocomoke City sufficiently corooraive
without doubt their guilt They therefore released from
The evidence against them ugly but sufficient
their conviction for the murder
With accustomed MESSENGER took
Pages remarks full and presents complete We
photograph taken of the
illnesses appear this week but the BALTIC
be engraved Next would be
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GIRDLETREE.

| many sttaWDeTricS are Delnp Snlppen
from this town. for which the shippers
are realizing goodly prices.
After pleasant visit to her sister
Mrs. John Bennett of near town, Mrs.
Deborah Waterfield of Philadelphia. re.
turned to her home in that city this
week.
Messrs. VIM. a Hudson of New
York and Frank Hudson of Hallwood,
Va, were welcome guests of their par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Moses J. Hudson,
during this past week.
Mr.. Curtis Callahan of Stockton,
spent Monday in Girdletree, as the wei
come quest of his sister Mrs. A. w.
Webb.
Mrs. George Bennum of Georgetown.
Del, who have been spending sometime
with relatives in this town returned to
her home at the above mentioned place
ON Saturday last.
Mrs. Mary Jones who was reported
i'll in our last letter. is better at this
writing.
Mrs. VIM. Baylis and son Vernon,
spent Sunday with friends in Girdletree.
Quite number of young people of
this vicinity spent a pleasant day at
SCOTS Beach on Monday last.
A program entitled Peace or War"
is being prepared by the NJ E. Sunday
School. to be rendered Sunday 4th of
June. which date will be observed as
"Childrens Day" by the NJ. Z. Church
of this town.
Prof. J. 7. Coulbourne gave an ex-
animation to the pupils of the Intermc-
date department. of the Girdletree
Grammar School this week
Whit Monday of ninety mine will be
long remembered. by our boys and girls
Do you wonder why?
Realizing that newly painted resi-
dences are pleasing to the eye, the citi-
zens of our town are yet busy in beauti-
flying their homes.
Miss Annie r. Stewart. of Chester
town, Md. will give an interesting lee
ture at the NJ. +. Church of this town,
on Thursday. June LIST ut p. M. Miss
Stewart will also give talk to the
young ladies in the afternoon Of the
above mentioned date. The lecture
will be given on behalf of the w. G. T.
u.
Mr.. Charles + Averill, atteneed the
Great Council Of the |. o. X. NJ. which
convened at Salisbury this week
Mrs. Mary c. Rowley and Mrs w.
ID. Straughn spent Tuesday at Snow
Hill
Quite large number of young peo-
pie were pleasantly entertained by Miss
Bessie Kitchens at her home on Thurs
day evening. The chief amusement of
the evening. was an old -fashion "Taffy
Tugging" which never fails i'm creating
more mirth than any other sport. At a
prudent hour the guests took their d, :
parture. The boys and girls expressed
themselves as having spent delightful
evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter w. Scarborough
made a shopping expedition to POGO
moke City on Tuesday
The reasons as to why I am Meth
dist were given on Sunday evening
by our pastor. Rev. III. G. Turner. The
church was filled, by an appreciative
audience and no doubt many returned
to their homes fully convinced that
they had just cause to be proud that
they were annexed TO band of work.
crs who called themselves Methodist.
Preaching in the NJ. y. Church Sun
day at 3 p. III. Rev. Mr. .Johnson. their
new pastor is much loved by his people,
who gladly congrcgAte To hear each dis.
course that is delivered.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-05-27

There is an extraordinary dearth in
shipping business at the Delaware
Breakwater Instead Of having several
daily orders it is rarity TO have one
or two there weekly.
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DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup ban
ishos at once all forms Of throat disease.
and always effect permanent cure. This
wonderful remedy has cured thousands
Of sufferers from bronchitis, hoarsencss
aud other bronchial troubles
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-05-27

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup Cures
any case Of bronchitis. lung affection
and grippe. Physicians prescribe this
reliable remedy, and druggists recon-
mend it; because il never fails TO cure,
and costs but % cents a bottle.
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Mr.. Flcmming Long is moving his
mill from near Roxana TO Brumley
Marshes ON the road to Fenwick' Island.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-06
DIR. C, Nj. WADE,

report that gaze general satisfae- tlon The report was referred to The committee on officers reports.
 By vote of the Grand Lodge 3 telegram Of greeting was sent to tbe Georgia Grand Ledge, now ia ses- sioa ae Bueosta
 E ". EoioFag and J. s. Drew of Helena; were 1 seussed at lenetb for tbe misappfoDeiaaao of widows fled ,, and aaolfor duteutly col Iectiag ma4 eY and other crooked work Their case were referred fer uelI e consideration.
 Aei1vi1sHca ex.eea bg Pfof. !. C Cafbfa aa ths Grand ged e., isagiln9 the l94ge 13 visit tae Branch Norm eoii WIS aceg F
 ~ 7l H4esh t9 ta 5as55t5tI38 u a595 at , Qvl9et Fr0 afternoon. 0e e Y B ued 9paa Qs master of eefeHoai, sat the ea
 3a report 0f tae Graaa Master ef Exobeqqsr was caEe3 for and tde U. Il. of E, ] Q. Havis, asked ta be waited upon uatil in the afteruooa for his report, winch was granted The K. Of t aud s. asked to be ex- ensed and he was gwen uatil Thurs day to make his report.
 The following is the role of the Grand Lodge a reported by the credential committee
 P. c. Commanders-John II. Young, A " Stone, ]. B. Gabe, W. C. Gex.
 c C.-I. T. T. Warren.
 c. V. C.-E Augustus
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-06
TIE CROPS. 4 GOOD GENERAL SHOWER OR A HEAVY RAIN IS
 BADLY NEEDED.
IRISH POTATOES DUG UP,
Prospects Are not Very Flat.ering For an Abundant Fruit
 Crop.

U. s. Department of Agriculture,
 Climate and Crop Bulletin of the
 Weather Bureau, Arkansas Sec
 tion, for the week ending July 5:
 Continued high temperatures and local showers were the characteris- tic features of the weather during the week, Some respondents re- port suffi :iert moisture; others state that while crops are not suffering for want of rain, good general shower would be beneficial, and oth- CTS say tbat crops are badly in need of rain and some crops are burning up.
 Wheat about all harvested and is either housed or in shocks; thrash ing is still in progress; some reports indicate the yield good, both in quality and quantity. others that it is not up to the average. Oat har- vesting still progresses and reports vary as to the yield.
 Early corn about all laid by ID generally good condition, though some reports from the southeast section state that the crop is almost failure; late planted doing well in some sections. while in others it k not making much progress, ,althougt ttis beginning to silk and tassel, Rain is needed. Gotten is generally clean acd in most sections is doing we'll Rain would be beneficial tc the crop in some sections. It is not making very rapid growth.
 Irish potatoes about all dug, and the second crop is being pIaBted Some Of ehe second olaa ing Is up and looks well. Prospects are not very fstterio5 for aa abundant run cfop
 Bsp r by Coun i+s
 Ep
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-06
SECOND DAY OF THE COLORED K. OF P. GRAND LODGE MEETING
 IN THIS CITY.
TO VISIT BRANCH NORMAL
Reports of0fficers-M Much Business of Importance Transacted-Inyes-
 tigations Made.

The second days session of the annual meeting of tbe coloreu K. of P. Grand Lodge of Arkansas was called to order at the court house in this city Wednesday morning at o'clock by G. C., J. T, T. Warren.
 On motion the lodge went into se- eret session and conferred the degree of Past Chancellor upon the follow ing Sir Knights: c, w. Epps, Preston Davls, c. E. Crittendon, Ike Hamlet, J. G. Johnson. R. M. Hammonds, J. B. Brock, F. S. Cur ry, L. P. Thompson, Thomas Brown, N. H. Miller, I. s. Fox, I. H. Bry- ant, H. A. Mcdonald, J. J Carr, ]. ". Releford, J. B. Greer, R. L. Richardson, R H. Hill, ). E. Rainey, T. H. Myars, L. A. Ross, J. M. Hol- land, G. D. Duke, H. M. Lindley, L. B. Brooks, A. J. Binns, c. W. Shel. ton, J. A. Johnson, J R. Toliver, R B. Williamson, E. Agustus, A. R. Dobblns and J. M. Campbell.
 The reports of grand officers were called for G. c. Warren made 2
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-06

Walker-Weather favorable for farm work and crops generally have been well worked, though some are still in the grass. Corn presents good pros poets. Cotton below the aver age. Oats burned out very we'll. No peaches in this section.
 Galloway, Pulaski Co.,: J. E. Quidor-Crops clean; cotton small; corn needs rain.
 Bryant, Saline Co.,: T. R. Tomlin- son-Farmers up with their work some corn laid by in good condition. Cotton free of grass, and presents good prospects. Irish potatoes about all dug and are extra good, ground beng prepared for second crop.
 Phenix, Lincoln Co.,: c. s. Sneed The weather has been very favor able to crops and for farm work. Most corn laid by; young corn is gro wing rapidly and has fine color. Cot.cn is doing well; some is beng chopped out the second time,
 Bayou Meto, Arkansas Co.,: Joe M. Webster Warm, dry weather the first of the week; good rain on the 18th benefited crops, but not enough. Crops are in good coadi- tior and doing fairly well. Having in progress.
 New Eaingburg, Cleveland Go. : Walter Holmes-Corn all laid by and doing well. Cotton clean and forming rapidly. While crops are not suffering, rain would help them.