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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-20

Masters Fred and Harold Child left
Monday for Wilmington to attend
Goldey's College.
Mr.. Herbert Foulk left Monday for
Philadelphia, where he has obtained
position. We wish him much success.
Our school opened ON Monday with
twb new teachers, Misses Hattie Colo
nj and Nellie Barnes; and the boys and
girls Sye seen vending their way to and
from school.
We are glad to note that Mrs. George
Ward. who was very i'll on her return
from Philadelphia. is able to be out
again.
Miss Lizzie Arters and friend. Miss
Pollitt, of Greenbackville, visited their
cousin, Mrs. David Taylor, this week.
Conductor Harrington, of Franklin
City, has enrolled his two Children, Ruth
and Benjamin. at our school.
Mr.. Alfred Child spent last week in
Philadelphia and Wilmington.
Rev. DIR. Little preached in the M. p.
Church here last Sunday afternoon
to a large and appreciative congregation.
the subject of his sermon was "God
Chooses the Weak things OF this Earth
to Confound the Mighty" and his dis
course was one of the finest that has
0tT been heard at this place
Mr.. Arthur Hill, who has been en-
EoSed as telegraph operator at Reho-
both this summer, has returned to his
homo here.
Mrs Marcellina Riggin, of Pocomoke
City, is the guest at the home of her
brother. Captain Levin Houston.
Miss Maud Tilghman. of Cape Charles
who has been visiting Misses Lucille
and Nadine Taylor, left for Snow Hill
Wednesday.
Miss Nellie Sharpley left last week
for Philadelphia and Baltimore for the
fall styles in millinery. She viii shsna
return to Parksley where she is en-
ployed as trimmer.
Mrs. Benjamin Sharpley and children
returned this week from New York
They have been on a cruise with the
Captain.
Nessrs Taylor and Powell have moved
iE their new bank this week and are
Ebady for business in their new quarters.
Miss Esther Conklin has returned
home from Virginia. where she has
BEEN ON visit to her sister.
Miss Myrtle Davis has returned after
spending the summer with friends in
Washington, Baltimore and Pennsylva-
mia.
Miss Aline Jones. of Girdletree, Wis.,
tied friends here this w.sSs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-20

Attention is called to posters printed
at this office for the sale, by Oliver ID.
Collins, attorney. of the machinery be-
longing to the steam saw mill formerly
operated by Thomas p. Selby, and con-
sisting of the following: One go III. p.
Boiler and Smokestack. one 40 ii. p.
Engine, one Saw Frame and Machinery
connected Herewith, one saw carriage
and Track. one Edge Saw and Frame.
ore large double Planer. one Log Jack,
Three Circular Saws, one large main
Belt, one Steam Whistle, several small
Belts. Pulleys. Shafting, etc.
Two important transfers of real es.
tate have taken place in Snow Hill dur
ing the>past week, both of which will
bring good and substantial citizens to
oHr town. Our old friend, Levin S.
Nelson. Of Bishopville. has purchased
the property of the late James Messick
on FEDERAL street, and the property of
the late CaptSNilliam E. Timmons, on
Market street, has been purchased by
Samuel NJ. Zacharias. of Philadelphia
Mr.. Nelson is planning extensive i'm.
provements to his new home, which
he expects to occupy the first of the
year. Mr.. Zacharias also expects to re-
model his home. but will keep the pic
tur esque exterior intact.
Mrs. Walter B. Miller died ut her
home in Salisbury at midnight Thurs
day of last week after an illness of about
twelve hours. She was in her usual
good health Thursday morning. and, in
company with her sister, Miss Irma
Graham, enjoyed pleasant buggy ride.
Returning to her home about II o'clock
she was shortly afterward siezcd with
hemorrhage, and although everything
that was possible was done by the ply
sicians to save her life. all efforts were
withuot avail. She rcgained conscious
ness from the anaesthetic, but for only
few moments. gradually sinking until
she seemed ObliviOus of her surround
ings. and she closed her eyes in death as
a little child goes to sleep. Mrs Miller
was the second daughter of Mrs Louisa
A. Graham and the late Col. Samuel A.
Graham. She was educated and accom-
plished, and from childhood had possess.
ed many attractive qualities of heart
and mind. Miss Louisa NJ Graham was
united in marriage to Mr.. Walter b.
Miller. January 22d, 1889. The cere
mony was performed by Rev. Mervin J .
Eckels. then pastor of Wicomico Presby-
terrain Church, at the home of the bride :
parents, Camden Avenue. Funeral serv.
ices. conducted by Rev. S. w. Reigart.
were held at her late home at eleven
O'Clock Monday morning. The pail.
bearers were her six brothers-Mr. Jo-
seph A. Graham, managing editor of
the st. Louis Republic; William A. Ora
ham. of the Hartford C0uranf; Samuel
A. Graham. cashier of the Farmers and
Merchants Bank of Salisbury; ex Comp.
troller Robert p Graham. and Donald
Graham. of Salisbury The floral trib-
utes were the handsomest ever witnessed
in Salisbury.
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BERLIN.

Miss Harriet Dirickson left Monday
for Frostburg. Western Maryland, to at
tend the No. 2 State Normal School.
Miss Hester Lewis, of Williamsport.
Pa. who has been the guest of DIR. and
Mrs. Edward Erickson at the ''Cedars'',
returned home Wednesday.
Mrs. Clarence Vincent and daughter,
Miss Beulah. are the welcome guests of
lser mother. Mrs. Thomas GRAY.
NJ A. f. Powell Is to have five ten
af houses erected ON the new street in
/fhe vicinity of Berlin Roller Mills. The
houseAare already rented, before they
are finished.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Reed, of Port
Norfolk spent few days this week in
Berlin. Mr.. Reeds friends were glad
to see him looking SO well.
Mrs. BERTHE Massey and her mother,
Mrs. Hudson. of Philadelphia. who has
been spending sopie time with Mr.. and
Mrs. James Massey, returned to their
home this week.
Miss Newman, of Canada, came to
Berlin Tuesday to visit Mrs. Henry God.
frey.
Mr.. Charles Marshall is building a
new dwelling next door to Mr.. Levin
Hearn.
DIR. Thomas Hammond and family
who have been spending the summer al
the home of his parents. DIR. and Mrs
John Hammond, returned to their home
in Washington to-day
Mrs. Edward Tyler. after spending
the summer with her parents, DIR. and
Mrs. James Dirickson returned to Balti.
more this week.
The Epworth Leaguers had pleasant
evening at the festival given by them in
Atkins Hall last Wednesday. They
cleared nearly s25.
Rev. H. G. Budd visited Salisbury
last Thursday.
Miss Lillian Gray who has been visit.
ing her aunt. Mrs. John Bethards, re.
turned to Philadelphia this week.
Misses Annie Porter. of Philadelphia,
and Cecie Jones, of Loretta, Md, who
have been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H
III. Smith returned to their homes
Wednesday. I
We are sorry to report Mr.. Mott
Chopper and Mr.. Raymond Bell ON the
sick list this week. \
School opened Monday morning with
quite a large attendance.
Mrs. Matte Rogers and her two little
nephews, who have been visiting hel
parents in New York. returned home
Monday.
Miss Hennie Bell who has been
spending several weeks in the noun.
/ tafnsNof New York returned home Mon.
day. ahd resumed her duties in the
sehoob room. We are glad to hear her
hea1th is much improved.
Providence permitting. there will be
preaching in the Presbyterian Church
tomorrow morning. Young People.
Meeting in the evening at seven O'Clock
with Miss Florida Herman as leader.
Mr.. William Herman left last week
Cor Baltimore to take course in book
keeping.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Purnell and
children. of Delmar. who have been Wis.
iting their mother. Mrs. Hannah Tay.
lor. left last Monday.
Miss Gay Harrington. who has been
in Annapolis visiting her brother. came
home last Saturday.
Mr.. Calvin b. Taylor went to Phila
delphia Tuesday to meet his wife VIII G
has been spending the last three months
out west with her sister. Mrs. III. Fore
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The annual convention of the Mary
land Christian Endeavor Union will be
held in Baltimore. November Is. II, Is.
These conventions are attended by hosts
of young people from all parts of the
State. and are always meetings of in.
SEPARATION and power. No pains are
spared to make the program interesting
and attractive. and this year an album
dance of good speakers has been provid-
ed. Rev. Chas. NJ. Sheldon. ID. d., fa-
nous as the author of that widely read
book. "In His Steps" will address one
of the evening sessions, and will con.
duct Il Question Box at one afternoon
session. Mr.. John Ct. Woolley, noted
temperance orator, will address IN even.
ing session.
"A state of panic prevailed on the
Colchester steamer last Saturday. When
III the middle of the bay the new torpe-
do destroyer came along on her trial
trip. The boat was going at terrific
speed and carried Il mountain like wave
at her head. The first lntimation which
the Colchester steamers passengers had
that anything unusual was going on
was when their boat commenced to- roll
and plunge in the waves In an instant
all was confusion. One lady tainted,
others shrieked i'm their despair. others
declared that the fortune teller's predic-
ton that the big steamer was to be lost
had come true, and some prayed for de-
liverance from watery grave. The
trifiing tempest was soon over and the
frightened passengers were left to COM
pare notes and Ia. at their ground
less fears. '|eI
Evening journal., 1902-08-15
SHOT HIMSELF IN PATROL BOX
Philadelphia Policeman Ended His Life
While on DHty

Philadelphia. Aug. 15.-After unlock
ing the door Of a patrol box. substi-
tute Patroman Charles Shandel, of the
26th district entered, presumably to
make his report to the station house.
yesterday afternoon a momont later
the bluecoats lifcless body fell back
ward to the sidewalk. the top of lbs
head and scalp being torn off. A bull
let from Shandels revolver had pene-
tratcd his right temple. scattering his
brains and ending his life
While the tragic affair was without
a witness. the report of the revolver
was heard by several persons in tho
vicinity, who, with Patrolman Jordan
and Dunbar, stationed on adjoining
beats. hurried to the scene. They
found Shandel stretched out on the side
walk, his head toward the open door
Of the patrol box Blood was stream
ing from the awful wound, staining
the floor of the box and the pavement.
Evening journal., 1902-08-15
NER BOOK on CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
Because 1t Resented attack On Her, SIrS.
Eddy Forbade Its Publication

Concord, N. H., Aug 15.-An emil
nent lawyer Of Baltimore, Md, John
Henry Keene, has recently written and
published a wonderful booklet entitled
Christian Science and It's Enemies" 4"
in which he startlingly condemns the
pulpit's unjust attacks upon the Rev.
Mary baker G.. Eddy and Christian
Science.
A representative of tho press called
on Mrs. Eddy to inquire as to her en-
dorsement Of this book In reply she
said; Upon reading the grand preface
of Mr.. Keene's book, I laid IL aside
from lack of time just then, and sent
my compliments to the author with an
order for said books. After perusing
his book thoroughly / changed my
opinion. not of the authors talents,
scholarship. and high intent (although
have never seen him) but of the adj
visibility Of publishing the book and
Immediately requested the parties to
discontinue publishing it in its present
form Of treating the subject. I did this
solely, because the authors vehemence
in denouncing the pulpit's furious at
tacks upon me was not consonant with
my Christian sentiment lt is written
Of our great Master, whose life and
teachings furnish my model that
when he was reviled he revlled NOT
again"
Evening journal., 1902-08-15
LOVES HEFTRICK'S MEMORY
LdiIia Smith, Of Wilmington, Seems True
TO Man Despite Ills DeceptiOBS

Trenton, n. j.. Aug 15.-Despite the
alleged deception practiced upon her
by George Hettrick, of Buffalo, who
went about representing himself as a
priest, and who was hanged here three
months ago fer the murder OF John
Kraus, Miss Letitia Smith. of Whining
ton. Del. seemingly still loves the
mans memory.
She has written Chief of Police
Hines for photograph of Hettrick and
other articles taken from him when
arrested and declares. 81 cannot under
stand why they are kept from me. as
they are my very own, the picture hay-
ing been given to me by my husband
before we were married"
She concludes the letter by saying
that if the officials know how much
comfort the smallest article would give
me I believe they would let me have
them"
Miss Smith was married to Hettrick
in Wilmington His alleged lawful wife
turned up at his trial, and he admit
ted that he was a bigamist.
Evening journal., 1902-08-15
NATIONAL BANKS MUST
PAY TAX ON PROFITS

Washington, Aug. 5.-Comrhissioner
ferkes. Of the Internal Revenue Bu-
reau, has directed that immediate steps
be taken for the collection of the tax
on profit and loss accounts. or undi-
vided profit accounts of banks, trust
companies OF private banks under the
War Revenue act Of June. 1898. The
amount TO be collected VIII approxi
mate, it is said S8O0.O00.
Under an opinion OF the Department
OF Justice the tax had been collected
only on the capital and surplus OF
banks, but the commissioner ruled last
January that the undivided
profit or profit and loss ac-
counts OF banks. are part of the
surplus and subject to tax BY request
of the banks the commissioner agreed
to withhold collection pending deci-
sion by the United States Circuit Court
in a suit to test the question. This
suit vas brought I'm the Southern Gis-
tIict OF New York by the Leather
Manufacturers" National Bank oil New
York. and the court sustained the cum
missioner
The tax was repealed by the last
Congress, the law taking effect on July
1, 1902.
Evening journal., 1902-08-15
BUFFLE BAR has BEEN CHARTERED
will Run Every Day for Tive Weeks at
Third Street Ferry

Captain Denny's steam launch Ruff
fe Bar. has been commissioned by
Levy Courtman Chandler to run for
two weeks at the Third street ferry.
The boat will run from o'clock in the
morning until 10 o'clock at night ex-
cept on Saturday night. when the trips
will be continued until 12 o'clock at
night Today the boat made its first
trips. lt leaves each shore as soon as
those VINO wish TO cross are on board.
IL requires about three minutes time
from landing TO landing.
AS the water is very shallow at the
foot of Third street on the western
side of the Christiana river, the Dia-
mond State Steel Company has con-
sented TO allow the boat to stop at it's
wharf, where the water Is deeper. The
passengers then pass through the COM
pany's yards.
There are still a few small boats that
continue to ferry people across for n
small charge They are not generally
patronized, however. as the larger boat
Is preferred because it is much safer,
and free.
Evening journal., 1902-08-15
CHARLES YETTER, BAKER, DEAD
End Came Unexpectedly Alter One Months
Illness

Charles Yottor died unexpectedly In
his home No. II East Fourth street.
last evening, Of q complication of dis
eases. He had been III one month, but
only recently took TO his bed.
Mr.. Yetter was 46 years old and had
been in the baking business for nearly
twenty years. He came to America
from Bavaria when IL years old. and
subsequently collected for the late
Joseph Stoeclle, and the Hartmann
and Fehrenbach Company. Desiring TO
begin business for himself. Mr.. Yetter
opened a bakery at Third and Wash
ington streets. Later he bought a
property in Market street and about
five years ago moved to his present
quarters. in East Fourth street. He
only recently purchased a large lot
from the James Bradford estate. on
French street below Third street.where
he intended building a large steam
bakery.
He married Rosa Hemmell. by whom
he had one child. aged IA years. He
was a member of the Delaware Sacn-
sernund, the Wilmington Turnge-
meinde, Liberty Lodge, No 10. United
Worl1men and the Garugaru No. $40. a
lodge made up OF Germans.
Evening journal., 1902-08-15
NEW SUMMONSES In
THE SIMMONS SUIT
Railroad Company Found Flaws in
Subpoena Served in the Origi-
nal Action

TO prevent technicalities delaying
the proceedings brought by the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company looking to
the condemnation Of the Simmons
property, at Front and Thorn streets,
Messrs. Ward and Gray, for the rail-
road company, today had new sum-
monses served on the defendant par
ties to appear before Judge Spruance
on September 8, when application will
be made by the railroad company for
the appointment of five freeholders to
Wow and assess damages for as much
as the Front street property as the rail-
road company may want on which to
build us elevated railroad.
The condemnation proceeding was
instituted some time ago, but it was
for naught.
When before Judge Spruance it was
disclosed that the summons in the case
was defective in that it did not include
the names Of all the persons holding
equities in the property. Furthermore,
the property was not properly de-
scribed. There was nothing to do
therefore. but to begin the proceedings
anew and it was summonses in the new
case that were served today.
Charles Simmons. Jessie G. Simmons
Samuel G. Simmons. Helen S. Chand-
Ter. Mary e Pusey, of Philadelphia;
Sophia Mcdowell, Of Salisbury town
ship; Ethel p. Cunningham, OF Haver-
ford and the Equitable Guarantee
and Trust Company are parties defend.
ant in the new suit
The original suits by the railroad
against Valentine, Armour and Sulz
berger hold good.
Evening journal., 1902-08-15
WORK ON DAH HALTED
Absence From CIV Of Mr.. Lea Will Make
Work Late

Work on the proposed Brandywine
dam, ON the site Of the old Barley Mill
dam, win not be commenced until the
return to the city of Preston Lea. presi-
dent of the Lea Company which owns
water rights on the site OF the new
dam. The Water Commission is en-
deayoring to get an agreement with
Mr. Lea relative to these rights, and
not until this is drawn will the COM
mission begin work on the dam.
From present prospects the work
will not be started until September
This is much later than the board ex-
pected, but Mr.. Lea's absence will pre-
vent operations at an earlier date. II
is estimated that the dam can be built
in eight weeks. 1t will be of concrete
and wood.
Evening journal., 1902-08-15
RAILROAD HEADQUARTERS HERE
Wilmington to bc ihs Centre Of New York
Crews and EnginNs

Rumors are current in railroad cir
Cles that Wilmington is to be made the
general headquarters of all OF the roads
OF the Philadelphia. Wilmington and
Baltimore system, and that General
Superintendent 10. T. Brooks is TO be
located here after the new Office build
ing is completed.
The plan Is also TO remove the Dell
aware division headquarters here from
Clayton, which will about wipe THAT
town out of existence, as Il Is support
ed practically by the railroad. It is
also said to be the intention of the
company to make Wilmington the
headquarters Of the New York crews
and engines. and crews will be changed
here instead Of in Philadelphia, as al
present. This will be done in order tC
save time.
Evening journal., 1902-08-15
PHOTOGRAPHIC ART IN DEMAND
c. s, lIammiit Filling Scores Of Out Of
Town Orders

SO many and so large are the orders
received by G. S. Hammitt for pyro-
graphic merchandise. that department
OF his business is unusually busy. Ex-
ira worlmen are turning out models,
which are burned with the various de-
signs intended and shipped at once.
-Four extra artists are designing and
completing the work. which, Is being
sent to towns and cities in the New
England States. and in New York as
we'll
Among the towns TO which shipments
are being made are Portsmouth and
Bangor Me. Burlington, VI. and
Waterbury. Conn Other consign-
ments have also gone to Chautauqua. N.
Y. where a large summer school IS
holding a session.The work ranges from
stamp boxes to linen chests and chairs,
all OF which are beautiful in design.
Evening journal., 1902-08-15
MUCH WATER IN CREEK
Park Engineer Observes That ThTe Is
Mere Than for Many TEARS

There has been more water in the
Brandywine creek this summer than
ever before. This is the opinion Of
Park Engineer Leisen, who has made
the creek and its water a study for
many years. Mr.. Leisen says the fire.
quent rains are OF course responsible
for the high water in the creek, and as
rain is likely to fall at frequent inter-
walls until September, the engineer ex-
poets to- see even more water in the
creek.
The water carries with 1t much rub
bish. and when the cleaning time comes
there will be some hard work for the
park employees.
Evening journal., 1902-08-15
CITY COUNCIhIEN NAY
APPROVE EBW CHARTER

AT the meeting of City Council last
evening, Mr.. McCafferty gave notice
that the fire apparatus of the city
would be tested along the Brandywine
on Monday afternoon, if permission
can be Obtainel
1t is probable that the committee
will recommend the adoption Of the
Board of Trade charter with a few
changes. One of the changes will be
that the method Of electing city Off
GERS in the charter be changed and the
Officers be elected as at present.
There is also a difference of opinion
among the members of Council as tC
whether the heads of the different city
departments, provided for in the Board
Of Trade charter should be appointed
by the Mayor. with the approval OF
Council or elected by the people.
Evening journal., 1902-08-15
Venezuelan ReVOIutiOniStS
Capture Porto CabeIIO
CASTRO BEING HEHHEO IN
Latest AdViccS Show That Anarchy
Has Begun and Is Likely TO
Spread

Washington, Aug. 15-At the navy
department a cablegram has been re
ceived from Commander Mclean. re-
porting the arrival of the Cincinnati
at Barcelona. The Marietta IS at Port
of Spain, Trinidad, and is subject TO
the orders of Commander Mclean.
Commander McLean's dispatch TO
the navy department was in part as
follows:
Barcelona occupied, by revolution
lists. They have imprisoned an civil
officials, and military officers are in
possession Of entire district. Some pill
laying done, but everything now quiet
Twenty-nine business houses sacked
mostly foreign; also is private dwell
ings."
This dispatch was sent by way Of
Haiti.
1t is probable that the arrival Of the
Cincinnati on the scene caused a ces-
sation Of the pillaging. The latest ad-
vices show that anarchy has begun at
Barcelona, and thence is likely to
spread throughout Venezuela.
Just before the navy apartment
closed yesterday a dispatch was re-
ceived from Commander Nickels, Of the
Topeka, at Porto Cabello, stating that
the revolutionists We're in control. and
that there was no danger of an attempt
to retake the town by the government
forces. In official circles the control
of Porto Cabello by the revolutionists
is considered a signal victory for that
party, as it is a place of considerable
strategic importance. IL IS town OF
about 10000 people. situated on a spa
cious, deep and safe harbor, by means
of which if necessary troops and sup
plies may be landed OF dispatched tc
other places in the country. The To-
peka is looking after the interests OF
Americans in that section of the coun-
try, and Commander Nickels was given
full authority TO land a force If neces-
sary, and also to prevent a bombard-
ment without due notice.
According to information now in the
possession Of the officials here, Presi
dent Castro is being hemmed in from
three sides at Caracas. General Matoz
advanced from Bolivar to the north
west. to a place called Orituco. about
60 miles south Of Caracas. Ten days
ago Castro was reported as having left
the capital with a force to meet the
revolutionary general, but subsequently
he changed his mipd and returned
More recent advices indicated that a
battle was imminent on the plains i'm
mediately south of Caracas.