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The Delta independent., 1902-08-01
AFRICAN COLONIZATION.
Denver Has an Organization to Send
Coiored People to Africa.

Denver, July 27.-The Colorado Afri-
can Colonization Company is the name
OF corporation composed exclusively
of colored men and women who meet
from time to time in Bourne hall. cor
ner of Twenty-sevcnth and Arapahoe
streets. The company was formed
with the avowed purpose OF spreading
the belief that the place for Africans
is Africa.
This is the idea" explains Jerry n.
Walker. n leader in the movement. "ln
this country my people can never
thrive; they're always down. Now. II
we go back TO Liberia we can really
amount to something. Somehow or
other. though. the colored people do
not seem 80 like the notion; but were
gaining ground"
Every member pledges himself TO
start for Africa May 1, 1908. The com
pany has arranged for n rate from
Denver TO Monrovia OF $50. Forty
five members have signed the roll. and
1t Is said the promoters expect to take
5000 to Liberia next May. II is said
that the Liberian government has Of
fered large tract OF land for coloni-
zation.
Last night the prospective Liberinns
held 4 celebration In Bourne hall. the
occasion being the fifty-fourth ami
versary OF the establishment Of Ii
IBERIA as an Independent state.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01
Dogs Have whoopino Cough.

New York. July 20.-Dogs OF high
and low degree in New York are af
fiicted with whooping cough. for the
disease Is epidemic among them. Vet
Urinary surgeons have been called to
the homes Of the wealthy In the city
and suburbs to treat the pets. The
symptoms In all cases are practically
the same. Most owners find that their
dogs are threatened with choking, or
with spasms Of coughing, which threat
ems to end In death.
Many OF the surgeons were puzzled
at first, for as far MS known dogs were
never troubled with whooping cough
before. 1t has been found, however,
that hundreds of dogs have been af
fiicted by the mnlady. and the kennels
OF the physicians to the dumb crea-
lures are OverHowing with whooplng
dogs.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01
English Canadian Line.

London, July 28.-The announce
ment from Montreal that the Canadian
Pacific railway had, at the request of
the Canadian ministers now in Lon
don, offered to establish and work n
weekly fast service between Quebec
and Liverpool in the summer, and be-
tween Halifax and Liverpool in the
winter, with n good freight service, is
causing considerable stir In England,
where 1t is hailed with delight as being
an Offset to J. Pierpont Morgan's ship
ping combine. The evening papers
have flaming placards reading:
English combination to fight the
American Trust" etc.
The officials of the Canadian Pa
cific here deny that they have any such
intention, but. they, as well as others,
believe that the long-discussed Cana
dian fast service is finally approaching
realization.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01
ANeoRA GOATS KILLED.
Masked Men Raid 4 Herd Of 0oats
Near Grand Junction.

Denver July 20.--A Republican spe-
cial from Grand Junction yesterday
says:
Over GOO Angora goats We're cruelty
dubbed to death on Pine mesa, eleven
miles south Of this city. Saturday night
by fourteen masked men. The animals
We're the property of the Angora
Ranch Association, most of the owners
being wealthy business men of Chica-
go. Mrs. Nancy h. Irving of this city
is the manager of the ranch.
Lloyd Kellogg, the herder, and two
assistants. were about to partake Of
their evening meal when three masked
men presented themselves ut the door
of the herders' cabin and ordered the
men to throw up their hands. They did
so when they saw n gun pointed at
them. They We're bound by the mask
ed men and ordered to remain quiet
and not to leave the cabin.
Mrs. Irving said today:
Il think our loss will reach $6,OOO
have telegraphed Governor Orman full
details of the affair. l desire to see II
the moral sentiment OF the state OF
Colorado and the people OF this city and
county will tolerate such a high-hnnded
outrage. Neither myself nor the
wealthy people who are backing me In
this association. shall be stopped be-
cause Of the loss OF these few goats"
Last evening Immediately after the
arrival Of train No. upon which Sher-
in Struthers arrived home from Glen
wood Springs, he started for the place
where the goats were killed, accompan-
led by Charles c. Knowles.
The Angora Ranch Association was
formed by Mrs. Nancy b. Irving in
Chicago, where Mrs. Irving has been
known as one Of the foremost writer's
for the press for many years. She de-
sired to live In Colorado and near to
nature and took up the goat business
and conducted 1t successfully.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01
Proposed Filipino College.

Manila. July 29.-Commlssloner Ber-
nard Moses, head Of the Department
OF Public instruction for the Phinp.
pine Islands. is perfecting plans for
the organization Of college In Ma
Mia for .he training OF Filipino teach.
ers. His plans provide for the In
struction Of the children In the morn.
Ing by the Filipino tenchers and In
the afternoon by Americans.
Commissioner Moses object Is to At
the Filipino teachers for the work
American teachers are now perform
ing, 1t being considered inadvisable to
continue to import and maintain Amer
lean teachers. The plans later will be
extended to other parts of the island.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01
kIno Edward ImprovInu.

Cowes. Isle of Wight, July 29.-An
official bulletin issued yesterday says:
''The kings health continues excel
lent and the wound In healing rapidly.
His majesty was able to be moved
from his couch to his wheeled chair for
few hours yesterday"
Soon after the coronation, August
9th, their mnjesties will go to Balmorai
castle and remain there for a few
weeks. The air there Ii expected
lRrsatly to assist the king to recuperate.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01
Civil War In HaytI.

Washington, July 27.-Tumultuous
conditions continue in Hayti. according
to advices received yesterday at the
State Department from Minister Pow
ell. who is in Port An Prince. He ca
bles that civil war has been declared
throughout the country and that Gener-
al Firmin. an asplrant for the presf-
dency, is marching on Port Au Prince
The provisional government has been
dissolved.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

When the cashier Of that Newport
bank was through with it the vaults
contained just $35, while the liabili-
ties are 100000. But why did he
leave the $35?
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

The Moorish coronation envoy has
left London for Morocco, rejoicing
that he was "going back to civilized
country" Perhaps he saw them
''maffick."
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

The girl who was preparing for q
wedding with a man named Aired and
who eloped with a man named Swope
certainly can't be very particular about
names.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

A man nay figure that he is growing
old when it is disinclination rather
than dignity that prevents him from
getting on the picnic merry-go-round
and taking a spin.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

The news that Prof. Bristol has
shipped from Bermuda a pocket sea
serpent leads the public to feel sure
that the brand of American whisky
exported to the island is not what
1t ought to be.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

Hamlin Garland has announced
that there are two great English
writer's now living. One is William
Dean Howells. The name Of the other
he can mention with one capital let
ter.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

A British naval captain has COM
mitted suicide because he was left a
fortune of 100000. He considered
his responsibility too great to be
borne. What an enigma such a man
must be to Hetty Green.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

The New York courts have decided
that a woman's picture may be used
for advertising purposes whether she
approves of the same or not; all Of
which. to the layman. looks like q
particularly vicious slap at common
sense.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

1t costs $31.62 per capita to govern
the city of New York, and, consider
ing the sort of government the people
of the metropolis get, and considering
other facts, also, the price is intern
ally steep.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

The Nebraska girls who have de-
clared a boycott on all young men
who swear and lie will have a chance
to discover the truth CT Mark Twain's
remark: BE good and you will be
lonely"
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

The monkey that drank too much
ut a fashionable Newport dinner CIV
en- in his honor proved that men are
only the victims of far-off heredity.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

A mans idea Of a good wife is one
who never asked him for money and
who doesn't sit up for him when he
Is out late.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

Emperor William is reducing his
weight by violent exercise at ping
pong. This is equivalent to swearing
1t away.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

Another note Of warning has been
published against the use Of iced
drinks during the season of hot
weather, although it would seem that
an honorable exception might be
made in favor of the mint julep.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

J. Pierpont Morgan is said to be
troubled with an affection of the
eyes. Still, it does not appear that
he is overlooking much.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

The Duchess of Marlborough spent
over 100000 getting ready for the cor
onation. She is probably taking the
kings illness sadly to heart.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

By all means. ladies, adopt the re-
form dress proposed by Cincinnati
woman. Making and all, it costs
$1.25.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

The Northwestern Elevated Rail.
way Company has devised a car at
tachment called the fool catcher"
1t is to be hoped that it is not 30 per
fectly protected by patents that it
cannot be operated outside Of ILL
nois.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

Wonderful to relate, the automo-
bile race from Paris to Innspruck
was completed without the destruc-
ton or even the mutilation Of sim
gle spectator.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

People who kill themselves because
It is hot must be thoroughly con-
vinced that the other hot place exists
only in fiction.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

The American artist who was en-
gagged to paint the coronation will
probably now proceed to sue King Ed
ward for damages.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

Nursery reformers who propose to
abolish the cradle are attacking a
rock OF ages.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01
COLORADO.

What a constitution King Edward
must have had at the start.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

The Polish officials who intend to
try snubbing the kaiser will be wiser
after their experiment.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

Ages will have to pass before we
can have a ffrecracKerless Fourth Of
July.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

Prof. Albion w. Small thinks the
idle rich should be obliged to work.
But who would employ them?
The Delta independent., 1902-08-01

By careful economy in his library
fund Mr.. Schwab Is able to build q
bigger house than Mr.. Carnegie's.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Musicale at Box Iron.

One of the most delightful affairs of
the season was musicale given by Mrs.
George T.. Hill at her home in Box Iron
Tuesday evening of this week. The
home, which was beautifully decorated
and brilliantly Illuminated for the
OCCASION. was thronged from $50 until
II with guests from Snow Hill, Girdle-
tree and elsewhere.
a very interesting and much appre-
ciated musical program was rendered
with selections from Wagner, Faust.
Becthovan; beginning with an instru-
mental duct Electric Flash Gallop
by Miss Minnie Vincent and Mrs. c. w
Corddry. From this time until 30,
when refreshments were served, the
company were held spell bound.
Those who assisted with the program
were Prof. Bauman. violin, Mrs. Gel
ccdo. piano, Mr. Celcedo, mandolin,
Miss NJ. Vincent. piano. and Mrs. Cord
dry and Mrs. Atwell.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25

Mr.. Harry ID. Clcgg. of Tilghman 81
Clogg. photographers of Crisfield, will
stay in Snow Hill permanently and run
the gallery here. The gallery has been
newly fitted up and Mr. Clogg is pre-.
pared to turn out first-class work prompt
ly; and for limited time, as an adver-
tisemcnt of the excellence of their work.
will make special platinum photograph
for 81 20 per dozen. Just give him trial
order.
Stephen II. Long. colored. of POGO
moke City, was arrested one day this
week for beating Martha Wyatt, also
cOlored, of Pocomokc. He was commit
ted for Court by Justice Bonneville. and
on Thursday afternoon was placed i'll
confinement, handcuffcd. on board the
steamer Maryland and shipped to Snow
Hill. To bc delivered over to Deputy
Sheriff Hearthway. When the boat
arrived here the officer went after his
prisoner, but Mr.. Long could not be
found, and his whereabouts is still a
mystery.
In canvassing the city of Rochester
this fall To get out as large vote as
possible. one cauvaSscr took the street
directory and filled his book, thus saw
ing houseto house canvass. The
name of 5. b Anthony. Democrat, was
returned. 5. Il. Anthony was duly
notified that "unlcss you register you
cannot VOTE" and in few days the
following tart reply was received by the
county committee. from the famous
woman suffrage advocate: I'm response
to u notice of this kind in 1872 did reg
lister and later | voted For this | was
arrested, fined 800 and sent to Jail .
You will excuse me if | decline to re-
peat this experiment. Susan b. Antho-
n.y."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Store improvements.

In preparing for their large fall and
winter trade. Messrs p ID. Cottingham
q Co, have been making extensive I'M
provements in their large drugstore.
The partition in the second story has
been removed. thus throwing the entire
floor into one large room which will be
used exclusively for the display of their
magnificent line of goods, suitable for
wedding, christmas. or holiday gifts.
Mr.. VIM. q. Powell has just returned
from New York, where he spent several
the special object in view of making
purchases that would please each and
every one of their large class of custom
ers. As "A result of his careful study,
and discriminating taste, their store is
being stocked with magnificent line
of goods such as has never before been
shown in Snow Hill. 1t would be use.
less to attempt tn cnumerate all the
pretty things that incitc envious
thoughts of possession in the mind of
the beholdcr i'll taking stroll through
the store, so we will confine ourselves to
Il few remarks about the things which
particularly attract the eye, and appeal
TO the taste. Here are the newest pat
terms i'll cut-glaSs, all beautiful examples
of lapidary ornamentation, the most
attractive patterns in china including
examples of India china, and Japanese
decoration and various other dainty and
pretty styles, hand painted and hand
decorated; novelties in chlnaware, and
all manner of fancy and toilet articles.
A notable, and one of the most attract
i've features of the display, is the large
exhibit of pictures, giving the room the
appearance of a long picture gallery,
With its magnificent collection of etch.
ings. water colors, cngravings, photo
gravures. artists proofs, etc, many nov
elites i'll the way of frames are shown,
and here is an opportunity for even the
most, fastidious /" be pleased a visit to
the store Will fully convice you of the
many attractions that are offered for
sale, and the managers will be glad
To show you their line of goods, even if
you are not contemplating making Il
purchase.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
The TrOuSSeau Club.

4 "Trousseau Club, is the latest fad
among the young ladies of Snow Hill,
the members of which may be met with
every Thursday afternoon at the home
of one of the number, industriously
plying their needles. bending their pref
ty heads i'll confusion over some innocent
innuendo. or incidentally quoting town
topics according to Dame Rumor We
would like to remark, parenthetically,
that like Penelope's web, their dainty
sewing has to be pulled out overnight
by their fond, and not too exacting
mothers. The members are not bound
by any constitution, bylaws, or consti-
tutional amendments. but it is an un
written law that no one, who is not
contemplating matrimony, or whose
immediate prospects are not considered
good, shall be received into member
ship. or entitled to the full benefits of
the society. This unique organization
is not governed by any executive or
cumbersome committees, but the club
as whole pronounccs upon the eligibil-
ity of any sister applying for member
ship. As the members are thoroughly
democartical, and believe in the rota-
ton of office, it was their original idea
that the Office of President should 20 to
the one who should first capture and
lead To the altar some promising and
unresisting man, the Vice Presidency
to the one who should next succeed, and
so on, the number of offices being limi-
ted only by the number of members
At the first meeting, however, when
Il timid sister rose and moved that the
club should effect an organization and
proceed to the election of officers, it was
discovered that all was not harmonious,
and the hitherto serene atmosphere was
soon vibrant with electrical charges and
discharges of feminine wit, sarcasm
and repartee. Suffice it to say, that the
President was not named by acclama-
ton, for although all signs of the times
and Zodiac, and all the burden of ex-
ternal evidence point To the indisputa-
BILE claim of one maid for this eminent
and distinguished honor, not one of the
other members would admit that her
prospects were better or brighter than
their own. y secret ballot was next re-
sorted to, but Il careful count and tabula-
lation showed Il confusing multiplicity
of names in nomination. Presumably,
each member had placed her best, her
very dearest, and her most intimate
friend i'll nomination. 1t was beauti.
full example of standardization, and
shows the sacrifice of which woman is
capable, but as our good sisters found,
is not Il very practical way of electing
officers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
OLD BARRATTS CHAPEL.
Grade of flethOdism" to Cele-
brate Its Anniversary.

Barratt's Chapel, where Bishop Coke
ana Francis Asbury, the pioneers of
American MethOdism, first met, in
America, will celebrate its one hundred
and twenty second anniversary on DC
tober 18th, the last Sunday i'll this month
The Methodist Churches at Dover have
invited the Board o. Bishops of the
Methodist Church, who are to convene
in Wilmington ON October 18th, to visit
the historic chapel, knows as the Ora
die of Methodism," before they leave
Delaware.
1t was in Novovember, 1874. that
Bishops Asbury and Coke met at Bar
rats Chapel. and it was there that
Coke gave Asbury the message from
Wesley. From the chapel Coke and
Asbury went To the house of Miriam
Barratt, and discussed the plans which
resulted in calling the first conference
of the Methodist Church in Baltimore
on December 18th, 1874, when the foun-
dation of the present church was laid
To MethodIsts, therefore, Barratt' s
Chapel Is what Independence Hall is to
all Americans
The chapel is located near Frederick,
South Murderkill hundred, i'm Kent
county. 1t was built in 1850 upon
ground donated for the purpose by Phil
ip Barratt. the great great grandmother
of Judge Norris S. Barratt, who has
just succeeded Judge Samuel W. Penny.
packer i'll the Common Pleas Court No.
i'll Philadelphia. Philip Barratt was
one of the men who entertained and
protected Asbury during the revolution.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25

Mrs. Littleton Townsend, of Chinco-
league. was among the visitors here
last Wednesday.
Masters George Barns and CLAYTON
Webb made IA short trip to Snow Hill
Saturday.
Mrs. Clayville, of near Snow Hill,
spent Sunday very pleasantly with her
daughter, Mrs. George p. Jones.
Mr. Thomas Scarborough visited
friends i'll Pocomoke City Wednesday.
We are sorry to report Master Milton
Jones sick at this writing.
Mr.. George Westfall and aunt. Miss
Ida Thraser, made short trip to Snow
Hill, Monday.
Miss Marguerite Lucas, of Pocomoke
City. was among the visitors here this
week
Miss Lena Bell, of Berlin visited her
friend, Miss Dora Watson, this week.
Mr.. Harold w. Webb spent Sunday
with his uncle, Mr.. l.. @. Callahan.
near klcj Grange.
Mrs. Fannie Murray left "Wednesday
for Cape Charles. where she will spend
Il few weeks with her son, Mr.. Harry
Murray.
Mr.. George Soper, of Green Run Life
Saving Station spent Wednesday with
friends i'll town.
Mrs. G. &. Watson and little son
Pierce, left Thursday for PHILADELPHIA,
where she will visit her daughter, Mrs.
Henry Jones
The young gentleman of our town.
gave an oyster roast last Tuesday even
ing III hunur of Mr.. Charles Hudson, of
New York City. who is home on visit
To his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ J. Hud.
son. Among those present We're: Misses
Doliic and Sallie Bishop. of Snow HILL;
Miss Marguerite Lucas, of Pocomoke
City; Elma Bratten, Halle Scarborough.
and Mollie Rowley and Prof. q. f.
Coulbourn; Messrs Charles. William
and Arthur Hudson. William Bowen,
Tom and Paul Scarborough and Walter
Onley. They all report pleasant time,
especially those who engaged in the
moonlight boat ride. and Mr.. Tom Scar
borough was voted hero, for saving Miss
Sallie Bishop from an embarrassing po-
sitlun.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
THE NEW REGISTRATION.
Shows a Loss When Compared
With Last Year of 81 Names.

The poll books are all in and an ex-
animation of them reveals the fact that
there are So less voters in the county
now than at this time last year. In the
entire county there are newly registered
33S, of whom 23l are white and 100
colored There were erased l25, of
whom 2sS are white and AZ colored
The returns shown by the registrars
are as follows:
Pocomoke City.-63 added, a whites
and rs colored; l05 erased, of these II
were white and 81 colored Loss, II.
Snow Hill.-i7 added, 30 white aud
Is colored: l01 erased, of these 81 white
and 30 colored Loss, 60
East Berlin.-6O added, 32 white and
- colored; 81 erased, 81 white aud %
colorcd. Loss, II.
Newark. III added, Z white and :
colored: IS erased, II white aud II col
ored. Loss. IA.
st. Martins. 30 added, Is white and
= colored Is erased. II white and col
ored. Gain, =
Colbourns.- added, I white and ,
co.ored; 10 erased. 6 white aud - col
ored. Loss, :.
Atkinson added, - white and ;
colored; II erased. III white and col
orcd. Gain, s.
Stockton .-51 added. - white and II
colored; Is erased, - white and . colored.
Gain, o.
West Berlin 60 added, II white and
rs colored: 10 erased. II white and ,
colored. Gain. II.
Below we give the registered vote of
Worcester County. white and colored
by districts as it stands 10 day on the
Registration Books.