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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-11-04
The Eicycle Bell and the Lion.

Mr.. Edward North Buxton is at
present bicycling with his daughter
along the high road to Uganda, in
Africa, which is now good enough
through most Of its course to make an
adequate bicycling track: In one OF
his letters home he describes an anus
ing adventure. As Mr. Buxton and
his daughter were riding along, they
found that a lion had taken up posi-
ton right across the track: People
with less iron nerves would have per-
haps got Of, and the lion might have
pIucked up heart to attack then. But
,ar. North Buxton snd his daughter
took simpler course. They violent,
ly rung their bells, and the king OF
beasts, appalled, by such . move
sight and sound in the silences OF mid
Africa. just rose and SUNK away.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-11-04

The Uuite.l States Consul at Santos
Brazil, Mr.. Hill, says that ':iu order
to build up commerce with South
America yths people Of tae2-t~;4A-l
States should tueT same means
as the EHropeaas-steamships unde'
cur own fla, banks under oar owa
control, aad business houses under
distiuctive!y American management:
Once we are placed on terms. os
equality our merchants caa be let to
their own Initiative.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-11-04


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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-11-04
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! HIS BROKEN PROMISE.
BY Marie Moore.

EAR the close Of
q S ept m b 9 r
day, as the sun
in its dying
splendor W a 8
tinting with rosy
hues the dingy
sails Of a solitary
fishing schooner
Il dlI
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-05
Berlin Won The Game.

The Houston ball team, the
crack team of Delaware met Its
fate at Berlin Thursday after
noon at the hands of the Berlin
boys, who can beat anything
on the Peninsula playing ball.
The score was - to I. The
Berlin boys expected to have
IA tight game with the Delaware
players. and naturally started
off Il little shy, but they kept
HouStons' runs down ard made
Il batting squirt in the fifth
inning which brought in six
runs. There Houston went to
pieces. Hearn and Davidson
were the Berlin battery, and
Camac and Counselman for
Houston. There was a large
attendance of ladies and gen
tlemen at the game and all Der
lin was happy at the result.
Next victim ,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-05
Capsized in the Bay.

Mcssrs. S X Truitt and George \.
PAYNE and Miss Matte Johnson and
Miss Mable Cullen, the latter of Milford.
Del, visited North Beach Tuesday and
remained until Wednesday. Polk Tur-
pin sailed them over and back The
party left the beach about 1870 o'clock
for home When within mile and a
half of Public Landing a squall struck
the craft and capsizcd it, the entire
party being thrown into the water.
which was about nine feet deep. None
of them could swim but they managed
To get hold of the boat and then they
used their lungs calling for help. They
Were i'll quite Il storm and 1t was about
two hours before their cries for assist
ance were heard All this time the waves
were knocking them about and the
entire party was nearly exhausted
when discovered by Mr. David Puscy.
who started TO their assistance i'll Il
small boat. but he had TO turned back
on account of the storm. He waded u
creek and went to Public Landing where
he told Mr. Carl Atwell about the cap
sized party Together they started for
the scene in row boat and rescued the
unfortunateS. The party lost all their
baggage and Mr.. Truitt about fifty dol
lars in money Since the above was put
i'll type we have been Informed that
most of the baggage has been recovered.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-05
Tried to Rob and Burn.

MILFORD. DEL. July pa daring
attempt 10 first rob and then burn the
beautiful country residence Of DIR Wal.
ter X. Keycs, about mile from this
place. was made last night.
The doctor aud his family are at
Ocean City. Md. aud the farm is in
charge Of Alfred r. Workman Work
man was used about ~ o'clock last
night 10y hearing noise in back
porch, and. looking from the back win
dow. bcheld two men trying Ia force an
entrance. He startled them aud then
ran. He went To Il neighbor's for a
shotgun. and when he returned found
that the robbers had also returned and
after pouring Kerosene ON the porch
had ignited it Seeing him coming they
ran. this time followed by two shots
from Workman gun, He extinguished
the fire after much difficulty, barely
saving the house.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-05
Free of Charge.

ANY adult suffering from cold settled
on the breast. bronchitis. throat or lung
troubles of any nature, who will call az
=. ID. Cotiingham & Co. Snow Hill. or
DIR. ;. X Marshall. Berlin, Md will he
presented with sample bottle of Bos-
chee's German Syrup, free of charge.
Only one bottle given 10 one person. and
none to children without order from
parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such sale as Boschee's German Syrup
in all parts of the civilized world. Tween
" years ago million of bottles Were given
away and your druggist will tell YOU
its success was marvellous. II is really
the only Threat aud Lung Remedy gen.
orally endorsed 10y physicians One "a
cent bottle will cure or prove its value.
Sold by dealers in all civilized countries.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-05
COLLINS & JONES. Solicitors.
Order NiSi.

Oliver ID. Collins and Robley ID. Jones.
ASsignccs of Edward :. CoSton. Wood
land Coston and William f. English.
Mortgages of Henry w King and
Mary \. :. King. his wife. OK parte.
I'm the Circuit Court for Worcester
county in Equity. No. 1856 July
Term, 1899, to wit Aug list. 1899.
ORDERED that the sale and state
ment of receipts and disbursements
made and reported by Oliver ID. Collins
and Robley ID. Jones. AsSignees of the
mortgage referred to above. be ratified
and confirmed. unless cause to the contra.
ry thereof be shown on on before the 18th
day of September, next. provided Il copy
of this order be inserted in some news
paper printed i'll Worcester county once
III each of three successive weeks before
the 2sth day of August in the wear
eighteen hundred and ninety nine.
The report states the amount of sales
To he 5000.
FRANCIS HENNY PURNEII.. Clerk
True Copy. Test
FRANCIS HENRY PURNEIL. Clerk
aug 5-3t.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-05
OCEAN CITY.

Mr.. and Mrs John Ralph Emory of
Baltimore, are stopping at the Atlantic
Hotel this week
Mr.. w. 5. Larner of Washington. is
visiting Mr.. John f. Waggaman at the
latters commodiouS cottage ON Baltimore
avenue
Fishermen are making large catches
of sea bass this week, several boa, loads
are brought in daily.
Mr.. III. j. Anderson and family of
Berlin, are spending this week at the
Ocean Swell cottage
Mr.. Edward Carey formerly of this
city but now one of Baltimore popular
police spent Sunday here. Ned'S many
friends are always glad to see him and
old ocean received him with open arms
The morning drills of the men en-
ployed in the Life Saving Station at
this place. who went on duty August
LIST are always largely witnessed and
are both instructive and interesting
Mrs and Miss Crisp, mother and sis
ter of Lieutenant X. o. Crisp, who, 50
signally distinguished himself in the
battle of Cienfeugs. are at the Colonial.
At the same hotel there are also for the
month of August Lieutenant Lee of the
Revenue cutter service accompanied
by his wife and son.
Mr.. Earl Turner the obliging clerk
at the Atlantic Hotel, swan out to the
schooner Bennett the other day. The
Bennett is anchored quite distance
from the shore and Mr.. Turner's feat
was loudly applauded.
Capt Babbitt of the steam launch
Ocean City took large party out for
five mile run on the bay on Monday
last. Among those who took advantage
of this most enjoyable trip was our old
friend Col. Lemuel Showcll, who had
not been on the water for many years
before We hope that Capt. Babbitt
will continue To run these excursions a.
they are very popular.
The seventh annual outing of the
South Baltimore Business Mems ASSo-
citation was enjoyed at Ocean City on
Tuesday last, six hundred of the mem
bcrs came, many of them staying over
until Thursday. Reluctantly was their
dn.,,rt,,ro Witnessed
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-05
COUNTY CONVENTION.
All Harmony. and No Ticket
Nominated.

The County Convention of the Wor-
House last Tuesday afternoon. The
meeting was called 10 order by John r.
Moore. chairman of the State Central
Committee, who. in "A neat address.
stated the object. Mr.. Oliver ID. Collins
was then elected chairman and Colds
borough Colbourne Secretary. The fol-
lowing delegates Were then elected to
the State Convention Lloyd Wilkinson,
Calvin b. Taylor, +. w. McMaster
Clarence l.. Vincent, Alfred Child.
Thomas Y Franklin. VIM. G. Kcrbin
John r. Moore
Then the following resolutions were
read by Mr.. McMastcr chairman of the
committee on resolutions. and they were
cheercd TO the echo:
WHEREAS the Democracy of Wurccs-
ter county in convention assembled re-
afiirmS its allegiance To the time hon
ored principles of the Democratic party
and earnestly desires for the good
of the people To place the State of
Maryland under Democratic rule and
WHEREAS Worcester county is pre-
senting candidate for Governor a dis
tinguished son who has fought long and
well for the Democratic party and the
interest of the people. Therefore be it
RcSoIred. That the delegates selected
by this convention to meet in Baltimore
on Wednesday August ID, 1899. are
hereby instructed To use all honorable
means Ia secure the nomination of Hon.
John Walter Smith for the position of
Governor of Maryland. believing that
with him as the standard bearer Demo
cratic victory will be assured and Re
publican rule i'll Maryland will cease.
And be- il further
RSDired, That the delegates sent To
the State convention vote as IA unit.
The following gentlemen were the
representatives from their various dis
triets to the convention
Dist No. II Henry Young, ]
Sidney Jones. &. p Dale. Fillmore Mcr-
rill. :. T. Gordy.
Dist. No. John r. Moore. 4. :.
Dashiell. O. ID. Collins, w J. Scarbor-
ough, l.. H. DiSharoon.
Dist No 3.-PayntcI West, William
Disharoon. w. Lee Carey. H. Williams,
| Henry Bell.
Dist No. l. Chas NJ Peters. Gordon
Jones.
Dist No. 6 GoldSborough Colbourn,
| d. f. Fooks.
Dist No. e W. McMastcr, j. r.
Hayman. T. j e. Parsons, j. X p
West.
Dist No. S.-W A. Taylor. G. Il.
Cottman. Aaron j. Hudson. r. J Az
dclottc. d. w Webb
Dist. No. 9.-Dr. T. Y Franklin,
John II. Purncll, James Il. Thomas
Orlando Harrison, Albert j. Brtting
ham.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-05
GIRDLETREE.

Mrs G.. l.. Barnes and son George re
turned Friday from pleasant visit to
relatives at Parkslcy. Va.
Mr. VIM Tarr is very i'll with typhoid
fever. but we feel confident she will
soon recover under the skillful treat
ment of DIR. G. H. Bennum.
Notwithstanding the storm a party of
twenty-five set sail for North Beach last
Tuesday They returned Thursday
night reporting delightful time and
thanking Mrs. Hudson for the kind
hospitality shown them while there.
Miss Jennie Bennum of Georgetown.
Del, is the welcome guest of her sister
Mrs. w. I. \. Townsend.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Figgs of Virginia
visited Mrs. Figgs' sister. Mrs. Wash
Webb last week.
Among the welcome visitors To our
town Sunday were Messrs. ThoS. Selby
of Chincoteague, Sam Jones of Frank
lin City, Elijah Bell of Berlin and Rob
ley Riggin of Snow Hill.
Mrs Frank Mumford is visiting her
parents at Temperanceville, Va.
On the sick list this week are, Misses
Maude Townsend. Mamie Selby, Oracle
Stanford and Leah Dickerson.
Mrs. c. V. Rowley and daughter Kit
ty visited friends, at P'lrksley last week.
Mr. Moses Hudson left last week on
the Schooner Scarboro, to spend a few
days in New York with his brother Mr..
w A. Hudson.
Mr. Thomas Scarborough is home on
visit TO his parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Scarborough.
Our town was almost deserted We'd
nesday. it being the first Wednesday i'll
August, most of our people spent the
day ut Red Hill or Public Landing.
Mr.. X. H. Scarborough, wife and
daughter, of Philadelphia are visiting
relatives i'll this town.
Eva the six months old child of Mr..
and Mrs. Al. Watson fell asleep in Jesus
July Is. We deeply sympathize with
the bereaved parents i'll their loss.
Why should our tears i'll sorrow flow,
When God recalls his own,
And bids them leave world of woe.
For an immortal Crown
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-05
THE
EQUITABLE
Building and Loan Association

of Snow Hill. Maryland. is prepared at
all times To make loans ON mortgage.
upon most liberal terms.
The four and IL half years plan re-
requires payment of 30 cents weekly on
each $4,000
The nine years plan provides for the
payment of only - cents weekly on each
10000. Rate of interest per cent
The choice of plans is with the Dor
rover.
Money deposited for one year bears
per cent and for six months 81, per ct.
All tiduciary officers are under ample
corporate bonds, thus protecting those
who deal with the association.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-05
EDWARD WHITE DEAD.
A Staunch Democrat and a Good
Citizen.

II was well known 10 the people of
Worcester County that Mr. Edward
White was in poor health. but no one
was prepared for the news of his death
Saturday morning, and il was a great
/ shock To his numerous friends in every
section of this county. He had a com
plication of diseases but the immediate
cause of his death was heart failure
The funeral was ON Sunday afternoon
and several hundred people from all
sections of Worcester and Wicomico
were present 10 show their respect for
the man whom they recognized i'll life
as true and staunch friend Services
We're held in Mt Zion NJ r. Church of
which he was member. The services
were conducted by the Rev. Morris.
who spoke of his friendly relations with
Mr. White with much feeling and said
that he had lost a dear friend whom he
never would forget, and expected to meet
him i'll Heaven and together they would
rejoice around the great white throne.
The church was filled to overlooking
and during the pastors address there
were very few persons who did not
wipe away tear as he recalled Mr..
Whites generosity and personal sacri-
fees for the good of others. He was
loved by his neighbors, and what bet
ter reward on earth can a man have.
They were there To witness the last sad
rites and they mingled their tears with
those of his loved ones They carried
that was 10 hold the mortal man, but
they felt in their hearts that the soul
had taken its flight to better world
and was basking i'll the sunlight of Gods
favor. The interment was made i'll Mt
Zion Churchyard, in the ncighborhood
he had done so much for and those
who bore him 10 the grave were: Mcssrs.
Marccllus Dennis, Elijah Shockley. .Jmo
]. Collins. T. : Adkins. William Scion
Powell and William J. Shocklcy
Mr. White was born September 9TH.
1898 and was 81 years of age. His wife
is the sister of Mr.. John Ii. Burbagc of
Snow Hill.
Mr. White leaves 10 mourn his death.
in addition to "A large circle of friends
throughout the county, Il widow. five
SONS and two daughters. The children
are DR. William H. White. j Edward
Whine. secretary of the Equitable Fire
Insurance Company Of Worcester Coun
ty; Prof. G. V. White. principal of the
Stockton Academy; :. King White.
principal of the grammar department of
Salisbury High School and J. X. White,
publisher of the Herald, Berlin. and two
daughters. NJ. Florence White and Aida
b. White
Mr. White was prominent man III
the affairs of Worcester county and had
served Us faithfully as member of the
Legislature and as President of the
Board of County Commissioners. He
was staunch Democrat and had a.
many friends probably as any man III
the county. He was identified with
many business enterprises and was an
energetic man who was always ready To
do his part in advancing the commercial
interests of his county. At the time of
his death he was making preparations
To establish a factory i'll Snow Hill and
thus add one more monument To his I'M
selfish desire to be public benefactor.
The editors of the MESSENGER were
bercavcd family our sympathies in this
tim. Of ,roubla
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-05

Mr.. b. +. Grouse of Carroll
County then nominated DIR.
Herring in an eloquent speech
and Hon. John i. Poe nomina-
ted Hon Isador Rayner. Both
nominations were made by ac-
clamation. Mr.. Grouse spoke
of DIR. Herring's eminent ser
vices in the State Senate and
his splendid character and abil-
tiles. Mr.. Poe said Mr.. Ravner
was a statesman of national
reputation and Il lawyer of
great ability, second 10 no
other advocate i'm the State and
Baltimore City was proud of
him.
As soon as the convention
had adjourned hundreds of
Democrats rushed To the Car
rollton Hotel to congratulate
Col. Smith. He was at dinner.
but hurried through the meal
and went up to his room. and
again went through the hand
shakingl ordeal. For an hour
or more the crowd Surgcd in.
individuals patting him on the
back. and lots of his Eastern
Shore friends gave him gen
uine hugs in their enthusiasm
over his nomination and the
prospects of his becoming the
next Governor of Maryland
The convention is declared
to have been the most repre-
sentative of recent years.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-05
800 Reward. 800.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased Ia learn that there is AT least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able Ia cure i'll all its stages and
that is Catarrh Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only positive cure now known Ia
the medical fraternity Catarrh being
Il constitutional disease. requires con
Stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, aud giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors have
So much faith i'll its curative powers.
that they offer one Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails 10 cure. Send for
list of testimonials.
address + j. CHENEY Il co,
Toledo, o..
Sold by all druggist. s5c
Halls Family Pills are the best
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-05
To Families and Grocers:-

If you have the slightest difficulty in
obtaining the Old Reliable Rumford Yeast or
Baking Powder, communicate with us by let
ter, postal or otherwise, and your wants
will be promptly supplied.
Do not be deceived by any attempt to
sell you an inferior alum baking powder in
place of the Old Reliable Rumford, no matter
what reason is given. Low grade powders
pay better profit but are unfit to use.
Rumford is The Wholesome Powder,
and superior to all others.
RUMFORD, 2o5 Water Street,
Baltimore
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-05
Yellow Fever at Old Point

yellow fever has been imported from
some of our new possessions already and
it is serious time at Old Point. There
have been III all 30 eases reported at the
soldiers Home, Hampton and eight
deaths have occurred. \ rigid quaran-
tine has been established against Old
Point, Newport News and Hampton
There is great fear of the plague spread
ing Ia the large cities
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-05

Local notices IN these columns are
charged for at the rate Of 10 cents line
for erery insertion. II matters not ,ohat
others charge. We regulate our o'cn
prices according 10 the fair north Of this
Journal as an dduei tising medium.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-05
STOCKTON.

The town has been lively ever since
people To the yearly bay party at Red
Hills. The convcyances consisted of
every styel from fine surray to a farm
wagon drawn by big mules. \ gentle
man from this place said there was near
two thousand on the grounds aud these
were people that know how 10 provide
every thing good TO eat; and am sure
there were fifteen hundred spring chick
ems fried for this party, To say nothing of
goslins, lamb. ham and every thing
else in tine line of cake, pies. fruit and
Maryland biscuit. Ii reminded me of
the visit of Bayard Taylor TO this
county, when Mr.. Coffin run the
famous hotel opposite Ocean City i'll the
50's. His party drove up at four o'clock
in the afternoon and asked Mr. Coffin if
could he give them To eat. Mr.. Coffin
replied he gave his guests chicken and
sich and Taylor told his friends when
he returned to Philadelphia that Wor-
cester county Sich would beat any bill
of fare in the world. as it consisted of
fish. oysters, crabs, birds, fruits and
Mary laud biscuit.
Miss Harmon. of Philadelphia, is
visiting her aunt, Mr. Al Hancock
Miss Matte Porter is made happy by
Miss Mitgcrs company for visit. She
is from Philadelphia
There is Il sea captain that can handle
the rcins of the finest pair of horses
that drive out of this place with as much
skill as he guides his yacht on the
ocean, and his best girl looks very happy
as she passes by.
One of our young gcntlement went to
Hampton To be married Wednesday and
the bridal party is quarantined and the
tour can't be taken as contemplated.
Miss Mary Z. Collins the daughter of
Dir. Collins. is at home and Will be here
until September and then return to
Philadelphia to practice her profession
as Il trained nurse.
Miss Bell Upshur and Miss Robertson
have returned to Baltimore after very
pleasant visit at the home of Mr.. Il. p.
Wharton
Mrs Marion Payne died i'll this place
last Friday and large number of
friends attended her funeral on Satur-
day
Mrs. Harworth, of Philadelphia, a
daughter of Capt. johnson. is visiting
her sister. Mrs Paradice.
The vessels are loading now with
melons for Atlantic City at George
Island landing. Mr.. Fooks, Mr.. John
b. Tull and Mr. Hayman loaded the
Sunbeam Tuesday.
Capt John Jones took his family and
Mr. VIM. Price and his wife to Allan
tic City on his vessel and | am sure they
will have Il nice trip rs the Capt. is one
of our jolliest citizens.
Miss Mary Clayvillc is still North.
She is visiting the Northern summer
resorts.
Col. Sclby has the pretticst pony and
trap in the county. but he looks lonely
driving around alone.