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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-11
ANOTHER PROPOSITION.

Hon. James Z. EllegOod has
invited Hon. William III. Jack
son to conduct a clean non
bribery campaign. Mr.. Jack
son has evaded the question
and makes quibbling charges,
but Mr.. Ellegood is a deter
mined man and now makes him
another proposition.
This proposition is such a
fair one, and as Mr.. Jackson
admits he has confidence in
Mr.. Ellegood and believes him
to be a good man, his refusal
to accept any one of Mr.. Ellie
goods propositions marks him
as one who stands for the suf-
frages of the intelligent people
of the First Congressional Dis
trict solely on the ground that
he can buy his election and has
no other qualification to recon-
mend him.
The proposition by the Democratic
candidate to the Republican candidate
is as follows:
"First-That as matter of personal
honor, we agree in an open letter what
amount each has given and will give,
for legitimate purposes only, in this
campaign, conceding to you the privi-
lege of contributing three or even fonr
times as much as have or will give; or,
in lieu of this,
"Second-That we make a corrupt.
practice act of our own, by making a
sworn itemized statament of the ex.
penses during the campaign and foI
election purposes; this report to be made
to the joint campaign committees of
our respective parties This is based OH
your criticism of the Democratic party s
failure to pass such an act.
Third say you are i'll hearty
sympathy with you me and all Others
who are interested in the suppression
of bribery Now. since you decline a
bipartisan organization. let us unite
in a joint letter to the citizens of each
of the counties, requesting all who are
interested in this suppression to assem-
BILE in their respective county towns on
some day not later than the 18th inst.
and take steps for this purpose. This,
you see, is direct appeal TO the people
land you will surely trust them and
acquits us of blame"
In connection with this proposition
Mr.. Ellegood wrote "A somewhat lengthy
letter to Mr. jackson. Concerning the
sabove proposition Mr.. Ellegood adds:
This proposition may excite the ridi-
cule of all the 'lewd fellows of the baser
sort in your party, who sneer at the
Sunday school politics, but it is much
better for the people than corrupt poll
tics and safer for the fellow that may
be caught. At any rate, a strong man
can bear the spurns that patient merit
of the unworthy takes
You admit in your letter that there
is very corrupt condition i'll this dis.
trict, and we both must admit that this
is no time for apologists or promoters Of
further corruption. Indeed, | think
the suppression of bribery is the con.
trolling issue in this district and superi.
or TO trusts, tariff or any other of the
party issues, and that an honorable de-
feat is preferable to an election by cor
5. rupt methods"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-11
CO. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Octo-
Der LIST, 1902, Mr.. Charles b. Timmons
was admitted as partner with an equal
interest i'll the Godfrey Manufacturing
Company of Snow Hill, Md. The com.
pany is composed of the undersigned.
who will continue the business under
the same name. WM. 5. GODFREY,
Il. G. LEWIS.
L. HASTINGS,
CHAS. b. TIMMoNs
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-11
Ran IL Ten Penny Nail Through
His Hand.

While opening box. J. O. Mount, of
Three Mile Bay, N. Y, ran a ten penny
nail through the fieshy part of his hand.
Il thought at once of all the pain and
soreness this would cause me-" he says.
land Immediately applied Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and occasionally after
wards To my surprise it removed all
pain and soreness and the injured parts
were soon healed" For sale by p. d.
Nottingham & CO., Snow Hill, Nd.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-11
GIRDLETREE.

Mr.. Charlie Hudson, of New York
City. is home ON a visit to his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J. Hudson.
Mrs j. $ Scarborough spent We'd
nesday at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Emma Spencer. at Box Iron.
Mrs. Cephas Riggan spent Saturday
and Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
Mary Jones.
Miss LYDIA Timmons. we are glad to
report, is very much better at this writ
ing.
Mr.. Owrey and Miss Halle Scarbor-
ough spent Tuesday at Wesley.
Miss Verona Scarborough and Miss
Hattie Webb spent Thursday and Fri.
day with friends at Stockton.
Mr.. John Bunting spent Saturday and
Sunday very pleasantly with his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Bunting, at Newark.
Miss Edna Hudson. of Snow Hill,
spent Tuesday with her cousin, Mr.. w.
T. A. Townsend.
We are sorry to report Mr. Carl Brew.
ington on the sick list.
DIR. and Mrs. Bennum spent Tuesday
and Wednesday with friends in Phila-
delphia.
Messrs. Thomas Hudson, of Green
Run, and Joel Gordy. of Popes Island
U. S. L S. s.. were in town Tuesday.
Mr.. Charles Jones. of Cape Charles,
Va. spent this week with relatives here.
Quite number of our people attend.
ed the sale of the late James Spencer
near Box Iron Wednesday.
Mr.. John Gordy and family. of Maps.
vile. Va, spent Monday with Mr..
Gordy's brother, Mr. Joel Gordy.
Mr.. and Mrs William Onley of Clay
ton, Del. visited relatives here this
week. Z
Mr.. Sterr, of New Jersey. was well
come visitor at the home of Mr. w. G.
Bromley part of this week.
Mrs. Moses j. Hudson, Jr, and Mrs.
John Archer made shopping expedition
to Pocomoke City Wednesday.
The Tomato season is now at close
the crop being a successful one.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Rowley. of New
Church. were in town this week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-11
NOTICE..
SNOW HILL. MD, Oct. 10, L

SNOW HILL. Md, Oct. 10, 1902.
j want to say to the wheat growers |
have the same make of phosphate used
three years ago on my Hut farm and
made thirty three bushels to the acre
|. n. HEARN.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-11
STOCKTON.

Mrs. William Swan, of Lambertville,
n. j., is the guest of Mrs. z. p. Whar-
ton.
Miss Annie Doughty, who has been
visiting her aunt in Coatsville returned
hoppe Saturday.
little Emma Sheppard entertained
Ker little friends Saturday at birthday
party.
IMr. Elijah Hayman has purchased a
lot of Capt. Houston ON Bay avenue and
will build house there for his future
home. We welcome Mr.. Hayman to
our town.
Rev. Mr.. Brewington, of Girdletree,
was visitor of Rev. Mr.. Anderson this
week.
Capt. John Sheppard is improving his
residence by a new coat of paint which
adds very much to the beauty of his
home
Capt. Ben Sharpley, of the ship Cliff
ford. is here on visit to his family.
The stockholders of the barrel factory
held meeting last week and elected
Capt. L. J. Houston President for the
coming year.
Miss Sue Taylor and niece. Miss Lu-
cile Taylor. and Mrs. w. o. Payne Wis.
tied friends in Franklin City this week.
The members of the Epworth League
called a meeting Tuesday evening and
named their League in honor of Rev
e.. w. Hastings, ex-pastor of the NJ. E.
Church 1t will be known as the Hast
ings Chapter. They also elected their
president, Miss Sue Taylor. delegate to
the county convention. which meets in
Snow Hill next Tuesday and Wednes-
day. Miss Lille Nicholson was ap.
pointed alternate.
Rev. J. w. Andar is holding his
extra meetings at Remson's.
Mr.. Harry Porter was home last week
on a visit to his mother, who has been
quite sick but is now much improved.
Mr.. Roy Gootee Is very i'll with ty.
phoid fever.
The protracted services at the NJ. p
Church will begin next Monday even.
ing. Everybody is invited to attend
these meetings.
Mrs. Ray Taylor, of Franklin City.
spent Tuesday with her sister, Mrs
w. o. Payne.
Mrs Carolyn Wharton Cochran, of
Lancaster, arrived here Tuesday for
visit TO her mother, Mrs. z. P. Whar-
ton.
The remains of Mr.. Claud Jones, who
died ofEonsumption in Pocomoke City
last Thursday were brought here for
burial Saturday. and laid in the NJ. E.
Cefpetery by the side of his father, Mr..
Ehakim:: Jones. Adelegation of Masons
ffrom Pocomoke City and other points
attended the burial.
Prof. John S. Hill is improving the
school building by putting in stationary
w3shstands.
VA little girl came to the home of Mr..
and Mrs. james johnson last Friday.
May her stay be long and pleasant.
Mrs. John Taylor has returned home
from her visit to Connecticut. She was
accompanied by her daughter, Mrs.
William Townsend, of Cape Charles.
who will visit friends here.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-11
CO-PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that ON October
LIST, 1902, Mr.. Charles B. Timmons was
admitted us partner with equal interest
with me i'll the mercantile business and
the selling of fertilizers i'll Snow Hill,
Md The style of the firm is Hastings
& TimmonS. l.. HASTINGS.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-11

The Denton Journal says of Mr..
Jackson's attitude:
"There need, therefore, be no
further question in any quar-
ter as to Mr.. Jackson's attitude.
He stands boldly and firmly on
the platform of Doodle with
which to further corrupt the
voters of the Eastern Shore of
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-11
FOR r ENT.

Storehouse at Franklin City, Va
Well located for general business. I'm
mediate possession given. Apply to g.
A. Messick, Franklin City, Va.
&c It
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-11

WANTED Responsible person Ia act as agent
w in every county in the state for article in bid
demand 10y farmers and truck growers Good
sale all during the year. Profitable employment.
Prompt reply necessary. Permanent. The Proiec-
10 Company. Monmouth, Illinois.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-11

Will have something to say
to you next week regarding
a large line of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
SOLDIERS IN A RIOT
Pistols and Knives Flash in
an ARRAY at "Ihe
Blue Goose"
(By the Associated Press)

Mobile, La, March 18.-A report was
received here today from Fort Morgan,
Ala, at the entrance to Mobile Bay
that a riot between soldiers and civilians
occurred there Sunday night. One man
is reported to have been killed and ten
or fifteen wounded.
There has been no communication be-
tween the barracks and this city since
Sunday afternoon, and the news was not
learned until a private boat came in to-
day. About forty or fifty soldiers were
drinking at a saloon called THE Blue
Goose" on the outside of the reserva-
tion when the fight started between the
boys in uniform and a crowd of civilians
who were making repairs at TIE bar
racks. Pistols and knives are said to
have been used. Michael Keoughan
who was discharged last Saturday from
the army, was shot to death and ten or
fifteen were wounded in the shooting
ana cutting which was general for a
time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
RALEIGH MAN FALLS AMONG
THIEVES AT NEWPORT NEWS
They Drug and Rob Fred Marks and Leave
him For Dead Now He Must Work
on the Streets.
Especial to News and Observer }

Especial to News and Observer.)
Newport News, Va, March 1S.-Fred
Marks cigar maker, hove into port from
Raleigh yesterday with his pockets we'll
lined with greenbacks and fell among
thieves, who drugged him and robbed him
and left him for dead in an alley before
the night was done.
Marks was found in a semi-unconscious
condition by two policemen shortly after
midnight Physicians restored him to
consciousness after several hours Of hard
work.
Marks is unable to describe the men
or women who robbed him. He has only
faint recollection of visiting a number
of resorts with several variety actors
and female concert hall performers. This
afternoon when arraigned in police court
none of his companions of the night came
to his assistance and being unable to i'm
medately show that he was not a vaga-
bond Marks was committed to the chain
gang. He will have to work on the streets
as a sweeper until he can give bond.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
TO HOLD A BIG FAIR.
Associations of Greensboro. Burlington and
Winston May Unite
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, N. c., March 1S-The man
asement of the Fair Associations of
Greensboro, Winston and Burlington is
understood to be considering the advis-
ability of uniting the three associat .Ons
ard holding the biggest fair and race
meet in the history of North Carolina
during the coming fall. The plan is to
pool the premiums purses and all other
interests of the three fairs, thus insur-
ing the best attractions and fastest rae
ing ever seen in this State. The purses
for trials of speed would aggregate
$4,000, while large sum would be given
in premiums. The secretaries of the
three fairs held a meeting here a few
days ago and discussed the matter. AT
ter comforting with their stockholders
they will meet again and come to some
conclusion in the matter. The united
fair would probably be held in Green's
boro during the week of the State Fair
at RALEIGH
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19

whole world are upon you, they are watch
ing you, gentlemen. l hope you will be
guided by reason and not by prejudice.
MY heart goes out to the family in
deepest and abiding sympathy Every
mans sympathy in this county is theirs.
We know the anguish of it,
The speaker said there was no evidence
to show Nell died by an assa ssin's hand
there was no evidence to connect Jim
Wilcox with the crime. He said the State
relied upon three things. Jim was last
seen with Nell, his conduct was against
him, and the doctors testimony. He ad-
mitted the first and denied the others.
He believed that Miss Cropsey loved Will
cox, and Wilcox loved her. He thanked
God Nell's life was blameless, and Will
coX's conduct was not indicative of guilt.
'In the name of eternal justice l ask for
verdict of not guilty" he concluded.
Mr.. TURNER SPEAKS.
Mr.. Turner, for the prosecution, came
next He said it was an extraordinary
case. A fair young girl budding into
womanhood had been taken away, not by
Almighty God, her mother bending over
and attended by sisters, but taken with
murderer for pail bearer, the waves
for a coffin the river bottom for a grave.
Turner agreed with Mcmillan that
the eyes of the civilized world were upon
the jury. The dead body of Nell Cropsey
called for vindication. 1t was a disgrace
to North Carolina, the home of Ransom,
and Jarvis, a burning shame that a wo-
man should be knocked in the head like
Continued on Page Five.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
THE CREW RESCUED
The Spanish Steamer Broken
in Two on Cape Look
out Shoals.
Especial to the News and Observer

Especial to the News and Observer
Morehead City, n. c., March 18.-The
United States revenue cutter Algonquin
arrived here this evening with the crew
of the Spanish steamship Ea of Bilbao
Captain Y. Garary.
She sailed from Fernandina, Fla, on
March 18th with twenty-five thousand
barrels of rosin and twenty-five hundred
tons of phosphate and was en- route to
New York to finish her cargo, when of
Cape Lookout Shoals she encountered a
heavy fog and struck at $50 a. m. the
outer diamond. On March 18th, on ac-
count of high seas and brisk southeast
to northeast winds, no assistance could
be rendered by the life saving crew. On
Tuesday morning about o'clock the
crew was rescued by the life saving
crew of Lookout station. with the as
sistance of the United States revenue
cutter Algonquin and several tugs.
The steamship broke in two yesterday
and up until this morning the crew was
on the bridge with nothing to eat OIL
drink, hoping to be rescued In the
meantime the sea fell and having but
one boat the life savers only managed to
take part of the crew aboard the Algon-
quin. Capt. Gaskill. of the life saving
station, rescued the remainder. There
are twenty-seven in the crew. All were
saved but are badly weather beaten.
The steamship and cargo are a total
loss.
The schooner yacht picked up by Mer-
ritt's tug off Hatteras and towed into
Cape Lookout proved to be the Endymon,
of Boston, and will be towed to New
York for repairs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
RIVER AND HARBOR BILL.
General Debate on the Measure Closes This
Afternoon.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, March 18.-The general de-
bate on the River and Harbor Appropria-
tion Bill in the House was enlvened to-
day by Mr.. Hepburn Qowa), who made
mis- annual onslaught upon the measure.
Contrary to his usual custom, Mr.. Hep
burn found several things in the bill to
commend, although some of his criticisms
were quite severe. Mr.. Hepburn said thu
Congress should set a definite limit upon
the depth of water sought to be obtained
in seaport harbors-30 feet for instance
and place limit upon naval architecture.
Otherwise he declared, there would be
no end to the depth of water which would
be demanded.
The other speakers today were Messrs
Ball (TeX), and Lawrence (Mass), both
members of the committee, and Messrs
White Ky), Thompson and Burnett
(Ala.), who spoke in favor of improve
ments of interest to their districts. 1t
was agreed that general debate on the
bin should close tomorrow at o'clock
Saturday April 26, was set aside for me-
mortal services of the late Representa-
tive Stokes, of South Carolina, and the
late Representative Crump of Michigan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
RESULT A MlSTRIAL
Jury in the Breese Case
Gould Not Agree
Eleven For Conviction, and One Fer Rcqditta.
Motion For Change Of Venue For New
Trial Denied.
Especial to News and Observor.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Asheville, n. c., March 1S.-The jury
in the Breese case. which has been be-
fore the Federal Court here for the past
two weeks, failed to agree and mis-
trial has been declared and the jury dis
charged. Eleven jurors stood for con-
victicn and cne for acquittal. Motion for
change of Venue for new trial was de-
MED An effort will be made TO get the
case heard again at once The Dickerson
case will be heard at the June term in
Charlotte A renewal of bond for
Breese and Dickerson for fifteen thous-
and collars was submitted and accept
ed by the court. Penland requested
that hs case not be removed for Char
lesion.
Rev. Richard Wainwright, aged scv-
enty- two, died here yesterday. DIR.
Wainwright was a native of England.
He has been rector at Rowman's Bluff
for eighteen years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
A HEAVY CRIMINAL DOCKET
Jim Walker, the Would be Poisoner, Among
the Prisoners.

Especial to News and Observer)
Washington. n. c.. March 1S.-At the
next term of court there will be more
criminal cases than have been en- any one
docket for several terms.
There is now enough evidence obtained
to bring to book the murderer of John
Cation at Edwards Mill. Three negroes
are in Jail at Swan Quarter to be tried
at the next term Of Hyde court for mur-
dering Capt. Roy Williams at Swan
Quarter.
The negro Jim Walker, who attempted
to Kill DR.. Tayloes family with arsenic,
Monday, IS. imprisoned to await trial.
To crafty his hatred against the negro
nurse Walker came near committing
wholesale murder by killing six other
people.
The month of March has been a series
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
Church Improvements at Newton.
(special to News and Observers }

Especial to News and ObserVer)
Newton, N. c., March 1S.-A few years
ago the Presbyterian church was remod-
elled. A few days since an order was
given for handsome seats, the ladies as
suming half of the debt and they have
gone to work to earn the money.
The Lutheran congregation are having
their church beautifully remodelled.
The Methodist church is soon to be
enlarged and otherwise improved.
The German Reformed members have
just placed in their beautiful church
handsome pipe organ. On the evening
Of March 10th, the organ was dedicated
to the service of the Lord and Rev Mr..
Stubblebine was installed pastor of the
church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
Martin Court in Session.
Especial to News and Obscrver.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
WILLIAMSON, N. c., March 1S-Martin
Superior court is in session this week.
Judge Henry r. Bryan presiding. Ow-
ing TO the illness of Judge Bryan, who
could not hold Wilson court at the regu-
lar time. Wilson and Martin court are
both held this week For this reason
Solicitor Charles c. Daniels is not here
this week. being engaged in important
murder trials at Wilson court The State
is represented by Mr.. w. o. Howard. of
the Edgecombe bar, who has made Z fine
impression, winning the good opinion of
the people and the bar.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
GENERAL MA DEFEATED.
Forced Back by the Rebels After Two Days of
Fighting. Aa.hs
CBy the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press)
Hong Kong, March 1S.-General Ma
has been defeated by the Kwang-Si
rebels, who have taken possession of
Fang Cheng. They have killed or cap
tured all the nlandarins and have looted
the town.
General Ma attacked the rebel strong
holds, but after an engagement, lasting
two days, was forced to retreat The
rebels then established their headquar-
ters at Fang Cheng.
The rebellion is spreading rapidly in
the provinces Of Kwang ST, Kwang
Tung and Yum Nan.
A letter received here from Tien Pal,
fifty miles from Kwang Chou says all
business is suspended there owing TO
fear of the rebels. Marshal Su is at
Lien Chou and General Ma is at Kao
Chou (both in Kwang Tung provinee).
Both of these commanders are awaiting
reinfcrcements. They wish to join their
forces, but the rebels are holding all the
intervening passes and prevent a juno
tion of the government troops Many
of the imperial soldiers are joining the
rebels, owing TO the superior pay offered
them ana the opportunity for looting.
The rebel leader is Hung Ming, Il rela-
tive of the celebrated Hung Sou Cheun,
leader of the Tai Ping rebellion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
SEVERAL LIGHTERS LOST
Men on the Docks Assert That Many
People Perished.
LONGsROREMEN CAUGHT ON THE QUEEN
These With Sailors Sleeping in the ForecasiIe
Of That Ship the Men Whose Lives
Are Said 10 Have Been
Sacrificed.
Sacrificed.
CBy the Associated Press.)

New York March 1S-The pier of the
Phoenix Line in Hoboken was destroyed
by fire tonight. The steamship British
Queen was totally destroyed, several
lighters were burned, the fire threat
ened the Campbell stores, and for a time
it looked as if the flames would reach
the Holland American Line docks The
Maasdap, of the latter line, was towed
safely into the stream.
Men who were on the docks and on the
British Queen when the fire started as
sert there were many lives lost They
said that longshoremen were imprisoned
about the ship and that some sailors
sleeping in the forecastle of the British
Queen did not get out.
The latest information is that no lives
were lost, though it is asserted that the
chief engineer on board the British Queen
is still unaccounted for.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
Lived to be 104 Years Old.

Especial to the News and Observer
Fayetteville, n. c., March 1S.-At the
age Of 104 years a negro woman has died
in Cedar Creek She was the mother OF
twenty-five children, ten still alive, the
youngest fifty eight years old. Of nine
children seventy-eight grand children are
now living. The woman was a slave of
the Jonathan Evans family, with which
she always remained, being in full pos
session of her faculties up to a short
time of her death
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-19
HALF MILLION DOLLARS INVESTED.
cabarrus County Copper and Gold Mines Have
New Capital Put in Them.

Especial to the News and Observer
Salisbury, N c., March 18.-With
paid up capital of $5OO,000 the Chicago
Consolidated Copper and Gold Mining
Company has been organized. 1t will OPP
crate gold and copper mines in CabarrIs
county, near the Union mine within four
miles of Gold Hill
Captain R. d. Curd manager of the
Oddie Mine. is the manager of the new
company, and four shafts already slightly
sunk show splendid outlook for copper
and gold.