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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-01-25
IRONSHIRE.

Miss Minnie Williams spent last Sat
urday and Sunday with her friend, Miss
Estella Mumford.
Mrs Minnie Hook, of Philadelphia.
came home a few days ago to spend
while with her brother, Mr.. G.. B.
Mumford.
Miss Estella Mumford went to Snow
Hill on business trip one day last
week.
Misses Virgie West and Pearlie Bos.
ton spent Saturday and Sunday with
Miss Mary Wise
Miss Daisy Bassitt entertained a few
of her friends last Friday evening. All
reported a jolly good time.
Mrs. George Mumford and Mrs. Min.
ME Hook spend Thursday with Mrs.
Theron Hanley.
We are very glad one of our school
teachers is Il grand base singer.
Mrs. and Mr.. Theron Hanley and Mr..
and Mrs, Samuel Hastings. of Berlin,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Geoge
B. Mumford.
We sympathize with Mr.. Francis
Henry Purnell in the loss of his horses.
We are glad to know that our school
teacher has such good order in her
school.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-01-25
BERLIN.

Mr.. Orlando Harrison is attending
the Exposition at Charleston this week.
Mrs. Kate Houston came to Berlin
last week to make her daughter, Mrs.
George Henry, visit.
Mrs. William Cuff. of Snow Hill, is
the welcome guest of her friend. Mrs.
Charles Clayville.
Mrs. Disharoon, of Salisbury, and
Miss Ida White, of Wilton. and Mr..
John Burbage, of Snow Hill. attended
the funeral of Mr.. James Burbage Tues
day
Mr.. Alfred Powell went to Baltimore
Tuesday on a business trip.
Mr.. Calvin B. Taylor went to Balti-
more Tuesday on business. He returned
Wednesday.
Miss Mary Baker and Miss Hancock,
of Snow Hill, have been the guests of
Hettie Workman.
Miss Georgeana Bayles, of Trinity,
Del, and Mr.. Dale Henry. of this place.
were married Thursday of last week.
They will live on the farm near Liber.
tytown, belonging to Mr.. John Showell
Mrs Esther Weist. of Philadelphia,
came to Berlin last week to visit friends
and relatives.
Providence permitting, there will be
preaching tomorrow morning and even
ing at the Presbyterian Church. Young
Peoples Meeting i'll the evening at 6.45.
As it is conservation night a full at
tendance is requested. Mr.. Samuel
Qullin leader.
Mr. George Williams left last week
for Ashvill, n. C.. to spend the winter
there for his health.
After long illness, Mrs. Margaret
Selby died at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. Edward Jacobs last Sunday. Her
remains were taken to Philadelphia on
"Wednesday morning to be inferred in
the family burying ground there.
The whooping-co cough is paying Berlin
a visit Barking and whooplng is the
order of the day.
Mr.. James Burbage died Tuesday
morning Funeral services at the home
on Wednesday afternoon by the pastor,
Rev w. II. Bancroft. Interment in
Buckingham cemetery.
Miss Annie Teas, of Milford, Del, is
the guest of Mrs. Ebe Holland
Mr. Joseph Holland, of Milford is
spending the week with his son, DIR.
Ebe Holland
Mr. Nathan Jarman. of Hlllsboro,
is making his brother, Howard Jarman,
visit.
Miss Ruth Willett left Wednesday
morning for Parkslev. Va, to visit her
parents.
Miss Annie Smith is in Baltimore
visiting her brother. Mr.. Wood Smith.
Misses Lena and Bessie Bell went to
Baltimore last Friday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-01-25
Women Vote In Dover.

With great pride but with unques'
toned embarrassment, women OF Dover
Tuesday last took an active part in the
electiea to decide whether or not they
should be taxed to support free library
The women had their headquarters at
Century Club house, printed circulars
stirring up the voters. then took hand
fuls of the tickets and worked at the
polls. Once eighteen women voted IN a
solid phalaux, headed by Mrs. Alice
Pennewell. wife of Supreme Judge Pen
newill. The library movement won by
IA vote 40 to 10.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-01-25

Owing to the cold weather and the
frozen condition of the ground the
prospect for wheat is poor.
Mr.. Franklin Adkins aud Miss S.
Katie CULLEN visited friends near here
Sunday
Mr.. Thomas Bradford, of this place,
and Miss Venia Baker. of near Viii.
lard's, We're married last Wednesday
evening. We wish them long and
happy journey through life
We are very sorry to report the ill.
ness of Mrs. John Hadder.
Mr.. Francis Griffin, of near Ironshire.
visited Mr.. Sewell Rayne last Saturday
and Sunday.
We are sorry to report Mr. Oscar
Timmons III with rheumatism, and
wish him a speedy recovery.
Mrs Elizabeth Holloway. of Quepon.
co, Is visiting her mother, Mrs. Thoma.
Holloway, at this place.
Messrs. James d. Birmingham anC
Riley Dennis left Wednesday for Trim
ity, Del, where they will get employ
ment
Miss Bessie Clark is visiting frien dis
at Powellville this week.
Messrs. VIM. H. Birmingham and
tives near Friendship last Sunday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-01-25
COULBOURN.

Misses Stella Carmean and Stella
Parsons spent last Saturday and Sun
day ut the home of their cousin. Mrs
Edward X. West.
Miss Nora Coulbourn, our school
marin, spent Saturday and Sunday with
her parents. Mr.. and Ms Coulbourn,
near Wilton.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. l. Parsons visited
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Hancock Sunday
Quite number of orr young people
attended the revival service at Snow
Hill last Sunday night
Rev Avery Donovan. of Snow Hill,
Messrs. Bailey Bates, of Baltimore, j.
p. Dickerson and Joseph Davis, of near
here, called at the home of Mr. William
L. Parsons on Monday.
Mrs. Willard Carmean spent last
Tuesday at the home of her son, Mr..
Edgar Carmean.
Mr.. w L. Parsons killed very nice
porker one day this week. It weighed
$50 pounds.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-01-25
Henry Clay Long, the D. NJ. & V.

Henry Clay Long, the d. NJ. & V.
Postal Clerk, who was arrested some
time ago for rifiing letters passing
through his hands, attempted to COM
NIT suicide while being carried to the
Workhouse in Wilmington by U. S.
Marshall Short last Friday. He was be-
ing carried to that institution to await
sentence. having pleaded guilty to the
charge against him. Inspector Max
well saw Long run his hand in his hip
pocket. He caught hold of the mans
arm and prevented HIM drawing his
hand ont. He asked him what he was
going to do. Long said he was going
to kill himself He was then handcuffed
and the pistol taken away from him.
Mr. and Mrs Alb. Phillips gave a
party in honor of their friend, Mr..
Ernest West. before he returned TO his
home in Newport News. Those present
were Misses Minnie and Emma Bowen.
Clara and Mamie Shockley. Hennie
Pusey, Edna and Ethel Sturgis. Cora
Fooks and May Phillips: Messrs. Ernest
Pnrnell, and James West. Rill and Syl-
vester Shockley. Charles and Marion
Dickerson. Alonzo Hadder. Elijah w.
Davis. Will and George Bowen, Joshua
and George Adkins. Lit Pusey, Chester
Parsons, Harry. Roy and Cleveland
Carmean. Frank West, Clayton Sirman
and Purnell Ruark. The married friends
present were. Mr.. John West and wife.
Mr. Joshua Sturgis, Mr. William Bon
neville and wife. Mr.. William Philips
and wife. Mrs. Isaac II. Bowen, Mrs
Mary Z. Ellis. The company amused
themselves with music and dancing
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-01-25
GiRDLETREE.

There will he classmeeting Sunday
morning at 10 80 clock: Sunday School
at p. M i'll the Methodist Protestant
Church of this town. Everybody well
come. Parents. don't forget to come
and bring your children.
Miss Lula Jones, of Klej Grange, was
the guest OF Miss Stella Hill, of near
here last Saturday.
Mr. Lubin Robinson is on the sick
list. but we hope his illness will not
prove serious. and we may see him out
again at an early date.
Miss Charlotte Tarr gave party to
her Sunday School class aud few 9th
er friends last Saturday evening in hon
or of her birthday. Innocent games
were inaulgedin and about 10 30 O'Clock
the guests We're invited out in the din
ing room, where refreshments were
served. At late hour, after taking
leave of their hostess, all returned
home TO report very pleasant evening.
Ask Mr. Pruitt, of Stockton, something
about the semi circle he turned.
Rev J. b. North, of Snow Hill,
preached an excellent sermon in the NJ
+. Church of this town last Monday
night Come again Mr.. North.
Miss Elsie Jones, of Klej Grange, who
n l..
few days last week on account of sick
ness. We are glad to see her back in
the school room this week.
MIR. Thomas Smack. who was sick
last week. is, we are glad toreport. con-
yalescent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-01-25
The Town Improvement
Association Passes Re-
solutions FavOring the
Proposed New Line of
the Queen Anne'S Rail
road Company.

TT HAS been ascertained from
letters received by the MES
sENGER that there is some
thing in the published report of
the Queen Anne's Railroad Co.
intending to extend it's road
down the Peninsula, passing
through Snow Hill, if the Com
pany receives proper encourage
ment. and a meeting of the Elk
ecutive Committee of the Snow
Hill Improvement Association
was called this morning to con-
slider the matter. The Associa-
ton passed resolutions endors-
ing the movement and promised
to give the enterprise every en-
enlargement possible. The Sec
rotary was instructed to convey
these sentiments to the Presi.
dent of the Queen Annes Rail
road Company
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-01-25
OCEAN

Mr.. Ansley Ludlum and vii
iting her brother at Berlin this
Misses Flossie Holland
Griffin. of Tavlorville. are v
Mamie johnson this week.
Miss Rosa Mumford :
lengthy visit to Ironsb;
The young people,
given a dance last
Mr.. George Collins.
We are glad to note
works will be completed
weeks.
Miss Ella Massey. of Berlin
welcome guest of Mrs. Jesse
Saturday and Sunday. II
We are sorry to hear that M
Chopper has lest three very nice
Rev Mr.. Jamison occupied
at Whaleyville last Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Tho
the burial of their little
last Saturday.
Our Cold Storage Conn
posed of all of their frozen
tain Ludlam Is making ARA,
build an addition and make
for storing FISH for the com
Rev. Mr.. Budd and father.
visited this place last Tuesda
Mr.. J. Edward Thomas s.
completed their large ice hons.
bay shore. They filled it last weel "
ice for the purpose of packing fish ne
season.
Miss Rosetta Mumford has been Wis
ing relatives and friends in Snow H
this week. She reports having plea
ant time. W
Mr.. John Quillen. of this r
home this week from
down the bay. and he
killed twenty four minks. Ii,
luck. $50
Miss Carrie Trimper has
home from Baltimore. WI
been visiting friends and
last fall.
Mr.. Charley Rayne and
of Berlin. spent one day a
Ocean City. Come again /
glad to see you.
Mr.. John Brown, of
this place last Sunday.
Our Presbyterian mi
after hold services at W.
other Sunday morning
City every Sunday evening
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-01-25
THERE'S NO HARM

in a man blowing his own horn if
he selects good tune; neither is it
wrong to advertise samples as the
''best in the world, III they are The
best. l have the best and largest
line of wall paper samples in Snow
Hill. Look mt them and you will
say so too. 1902 Samples now ready.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-01-25

Local notices in these columns are
charged for at the rate Of 10 cents a line
for every insertion. II matters not ,rhat
others charge. We regulate our O,cn
prices according 10 the fair north Of this
journal as an adre, Using medium.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-01-25
STOCKTt

Mr.. VIM. Bowen. OF Glru
cd friends in our town THU
Mr.. Riley Stevenson, of
spent Friday in our town.
Mrs. Gibbs, who has beer
dauglr er in New York. re
Wednesday.
Mr.. Ola d Hudson le
visit his + Their in Wi
Miss Cecilia Houssoh 5.
with friends i'll Pocomoke @.
Miss Flora Paradise left la
visit friends in Baltimore al
ington.
Mrs. James Hudson is visiting
in Greenbackville.
Mrs. Bennum Hancock al
daughter Catherine, of Greenb
spent Monday at the home of r
Anderson.
Mr.. Clara Harper, who for
months has made her home h
turned to Philadelphia Saturda,
Miss Ella Jones has returne
after making a pleasant visi
family of Rev. G. w. Hastings
boro.
Misses Esther and Nettie
have gone to Snow Hill
weeks to continue their stus
hand under Mr.. BGtcher.
Mr.. Ray Taylor and
day for Belmar, n. ]
funeral of their broths
who died ON Sunday l.
Two little baby e
town. one at the
Friday of last "
home of Mr.. Fra.
We wish then
Mr.. Edgar
town. died
sumption
Thursday.
Messrs. VIM. II
Smack arrived /
on Saturday las
and horses, whion they
Miss Charlotte Bow
after a pleasant visit TO
returned 70 her home
Ina Townsend and !
have returned TO their
moke City.
The reading of the
Stockton High School C,
of last week and was Ell
visiting friends: The
month were Miss Foranc
Mr.. Edward Anderso
Mr.. George Conk
moved here from O.
make their home
mother.
The home of Nj
the scene of a We,
Monday evening. /
OF their wooden We
sent ont to over TO
invitation was gen
ner was served fro
everything was il
for which the he
ing considered
housekeepers.
joyed by all "
the young g.
bride for fear of
fine oysters and J
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-01-25

The Benjamin J. Jones will case
which has been before the circuit court
for some years and was taken to the
Court of Appeals by Mr.. Handy, At
torney for Benjamin S. Jones, a son
who is contesting the will of his father,
has been tried in the higher court and
the judgement of the court below sus-
tanned. Judge Pearce delivering the
opinion said: 1.-The principle question
arose upon the admissibility of the Opin-
ion of Dr.. King as TO the competency
of the testator to make will, which
was objected 10 on the ground that no
proper foundation had been laid for
such testimony showing that witness
had not had any opportunity to form a
rational opinion as To the mental capac-
ity of the testator. This testimony was
allowed by the Circuit Court for Wor.
cester County, from which the appeal
was taken. and concurred in by this
court. Judge Pearce also filed a separ.
ate opinion. setting forth several instan.
ces wherein he differed from the other
judges. Messrs. Collins a. Jones repre-.
sented the other heirs and won this
case in both courts,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-03-14
BRYAN AT THE CAPITOL.
An Informal Reception to the Ne
hraskan

Washington March 13.-Hon. W. j.
Bryan of Nebraska was in Washington
TODAY and spent some time at the Capt.
toll, renewing acquaintances with his for
mer colleagues An informal reception to
Mr. Bryan lasted some time, and during
il continuance Speaker Henderson came
from his private office and Representa-
tive Littlefield of Maine, temporarily va
Gated the chair of the House, in Com
mite of the Whole. in order to join In
the greeting. When Representative
Grosvenor of Ohio shook hands with the
Nebraska man. there was an exchange of
good-natured badinage on Presidential
candidates.. Representative Swanson of
Virginia raised a laugh when, referring
to the Republican controversy of Cuban
reciprocity. he said Mr. Grosvenor had
been infused with 20 per cent of De-
mocracy." Mr.. Bryan took lunch at the
House wing Later in the day Mr. Bryan
maid a visit to the Senate wing and met
most of the Democratic and many of the
Republican Senators. He said his visit
10 the capital was without political signi-
ficance.
Mr.. Bryan left the city this afternoon
for Culpepper, Va. where he made an
address tonight. He Will return To
Washington tomorrow.
The Post will say tomorrow that the
chief matter discussed by Mr.. Bryan
with the Democratic Senators was the
resolution proposing constitutional
amendment for the election OF Senators
Inv a direct vote Of the people. He urged
democratic Senator's to use their bes
endeayors to force an early vote
on the resolution by the committee which
now has it in charge and that an issue
be made of 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-03-14
HANNA's PRESIDENTIAL BOOM
Friends of the Ohio Senator Work
ing For Him.

New York. March ia Washington
special to The Sun says:
A political incident that occurred here
yesterday IS accepted by all well-posted
politicians. Congress nen and other pub
lie officers as proof positive that Senator
Hanna's friends have begun campaign
for his nomination to the Presidency in
1894
Booker T. Washington called on Jud-
son w. Lyon of Georgia, the negro, who
is Registrar of the Treasury. and is very
influential with Southern negroes. and
questioned him as to his attitude with
regard to the next Republican Presiden-
tial nomination. Lyon. in reply. said
that he assumed that Washington repre-.
scented the President, and then stated
that il Roosevelt should be candidate
he would be glad TO support him, I'M
less Senator Hanna desired the nominal
ton. IF he does" Lyon concluded.
must and will support him, whether l
retain my present position or not.
This conversation was reported 10 the
President. who at once said;
'"All right. I admire a man who is
loval to his friends. and have nothing TO
fear from man ike that. Lyons state
ment does not jar ME bit. and he shall
retain his office
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-03-14
CHANCE ron CANAL BILL.
Nay Follow olsonaargarins Measure
. Unflnishsd business.

Nay Follow olsenaargarins Measure
. Unfinished Business
washington, March 11-senator Nor
gan. chairman Of the senate Committed
on Inter- Oceanic Canals. ives In confer
encs today with membef4 ~ the Republi-
can steering committee ~ the Senate
with reference to the meekt Of date for
the consideration Of the Nfcarasuan canal
bill and several EXPRESSED the opinion
that the bill should be haade the unfinish-
cd business Immediately after the dispo-
sal Of the oleomargarine bill. which has
been scheduled for the place OF prefer
snce after the bill for the protection OF
Presidents of the United States. Senator
Morgan Is not disposed usiduiy to press
Of the measure.
The Post tomorrow vii say that Sena-
tor Dietrich Of Nebraska proposes In
connection with the Panama oner that
the ~. 100000 shall be withheld until II
In shown that the canal can be construct
ed for 5000 200. 900. the estimated COST. II
when completed II shalt have cost TINS
government SEQ, 900 the additional $780,
GO, 900 shall be paid to the Fahama Com.
pany. II on the other hand the canal
costs S.so. 100000. then the rrmpany VIII
forfeit the amount Of consideration II
asks Of the United States senator
Dietrich says he talked the matter over
with the agent Of tho company and the
latter thought the company would be
willing to accept the proposition.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-03-14

Washington, March 13.-Mr. Theall.
local representative of William Mealy. an
American held under an order of the
court In Mexico for contempt, has sub
mitted to the State Department through
United States Senator Nelson long
statement of the case from Mealy's side
which reflects on United sattes Minister
Powell Clayton. 1t is alleged that the
minister has misrepresented the facts In
the case to the Department and that he
is interested in a rival mining company
which has affected his attitude toward
Meaiy and his legal fight with the de-
velopment company which forms the basis
Of the preesnt action against him.
In sending papers to the State Depart
ment Senator Nelson wrote long letter
and referred to the accompanying papers.
among which is an affidavit In Spanish
by Juan Barrera. with an English trans
lation showing the alleged connection Of
Ambassador Clayton with certain mining
companies in Mexico in which Mexican
Government officials are also interested.
Senator Nelson refers to what he calls
the serious import of the charges and
suggests the improperly of a minister
from this country being a member Of a
large mining company which Is looking
for favors from the Mexican Government.
He says such a minister will not be in q
condition to protect an American citi-
zen against the encroachment of COM
pany in which many of the leading Of
ficiais of the Mexican Government are
interested. He says there lie rule as
to consuls which does not allow them
to engage in trade in countries TO which
they are sent and says that the neces-
sity for such a rule should be much
stronger In preventing a diplomatic Of
ficer from engaging In speculative mining
enterprises. ~. '..-;-''s
The Senator suggests that the questions
involved in the Meaiy case are inipor fant
and especially as they affect the stHtus
of the Ambassador to Mexico.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-03-14
A PLAN FOR HARMONY
REPRESENTATIVES, or FACTIONS
ARE AT WORK
Members of the Ways and Means
Committee Seem More CONFIDENT
Than Their Opponents That
3 Agreement viii Be Reached.

washington. March 13.-Late this az
ternoon the work of harmonizing the con-
flict over Cuban reciprocity had pro-
crossed no far that committee OF con-
ferees, or arbitrators, representing the
two sides Of the controversy. assembled
to frame compromise agreement witn
Chairman Payne and Representatives
Dalzeil and Cannon present In behalf Of
the ways and Means Committee reci-
procfty element), while I'VE Of the OPP
position, Representatives Metcalf tCal.l
Dack and Tayler tOhio). Fordner tMich.)
and Norris Mimi acted az aFbitrators
In behalf of the Republicans who haxe
resisted the Ways and Means orfsfriai
plan Of 20 per cent reciprocity for an un-
limited period. t9s
The conference lasted about two -hottfs
and was not productive Of final results,
an adjournment being taken ustii>2 p m.
tomorrow. All plans Of compromise
which have been suggested were review
ed. particularly that limiting the reel
procity period until December. 1893. II
was stated that the discussion had been
along such harmonious lines thar an
agreement seemed assured. Chairman
Payne and associates seemed to be less
confident than the other conferees that
an agreement was In sight.
Prior to the meeting of the arbitrators
the element opposing the Ways ana
Means plan decided to name five con-
ferees instead Of three. in order to make
the body more representative of the. va
rious sections interested. It also was
deemed desirable not to give the con-
ferses final power to make terms. but
only to consider and report back. This
precaution was taken in order that there
might be a full understanding or the
compromise plan.
Representatives Tawney (Minn) was
asked to go on the conference. but ne
declined, and instead. nominated the COM
mittee OF five subsequently named by the
conference,