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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-22

not for good, and all the bene-
fits which proper exercise
should bring are lost. One of
the chief objects of athletic
games is to strengthen the body.
But instead of this the game of
football as now practiced may
have the effect of weakening
the body and destroying health
by overeXertion. or the body
may be permanently manned,
or even death may result. In
deed, fatalities are not infre-
quent. What strikes the ordi-
nary citizen in looking at the
rough method of playing foot
ball is the uselessness of it.
Why was it necessary in the
course of the game at the Ma
val Academy to infiict a terrible
blow upon the head of a player.
The game would have been
far more interesting without
such an incident. 1t may be
said that il was an accident,
but when in the course of sim
gle game one-half the players
on a side have to be carried
helpless and disabled from the
field the accidents are too fire.
quent, and if those who are en-
gagged in the games will not
change the rules for the pre-
servation of life and limb. then
those in authority over the
players should do so. The game
need not be abolished. 1t can
be reformed so that the players
will not engage in the sport at
the imminent risk of life and
limb. There have been instan-
ces, both at West Point and the
Naval Academy, where the ca
reers of promising young men
have been cut short by injuries
which have been inflicted on
the football field. All will unite
in the fervent hope that young
Aikens's injuries may not prove
fatal or permanent. and all
right-thinking people will hope
that such measures may be tax
en- as will prevent these deplor-
able occurrences in the future.
The willingness and eager
ness of people, both men and
women, to sit on the benches
and watch these dreadful scenes
where young men are wounded
and MANNED carries us back to
the time when the most deli
cately nurtured women delight
ed in seeing gladiators do each
other to death. Telemachus
gave his life to put a stop to
these brutal and brutalizing
exhibitions. Some modern Tel
emachus might reform football
without making any such sac
rifice.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-22
MELBOURNE.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilkerson, and
children of New Church. Va, spent Sun
day with her mother Mrs. Fred Taylor.
Mrs. and Mrs. William Payne, spent
Tuesday of last week at the home of the
latter's parents Mr.. and Mrs. Slocum,
at Jenkins. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Gootee, spent Sun.
day at the home of Mr. Frank Coving-
ton at New Church, Va.
Miss Emma Taylor of Stockton, spent
a few days of this week at the home of
her sister Mrs. Z. j. Reid.
Mrs. Edward Trader. is still at the
bedside of her sick daughter Mrs. Chas
Johnson, at Oak Hall. Va.
Mr.. Lee Payne of Paulsboro, n. J. :, is
spending this week at Stockton and
this place. Lee is great sportsman
and seems to be enjoying himself hunt,
ing reynards, birds aud rabbits.
We are very sorry to report Mrs. w.
p. Watson, sick at this writing We
wish her speedy recovery.
Mr.. Colmore Redden of Philadelphia,
is spending several days at the home of
MIR. George Jones.
Miss Stella Wilkerson. is spending a
few days of this week with Miss Jennie
Trader.
There will be preaching services at
Remson's NJ. 4. Church tomorrow by
rhe pastor Rev. Mr. Anderson, also sew
eral prOabationers will be admitted Ia
full membership.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-22

Miss Ressie West, the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs James X. West,
entertained number of friends at her
home in Millville last Friday evening
The house was very effectively trimmed
with plants, holly and chrysanthemums
for the occasion. Pleasant games and
chats We're INDUCED in until late hour
Those present were. Miss Sallie West,
Gumry Phillips, of Salisbury; Misses
Minnie Purnell Moore, Lulu T. Moore
and Allie Mae Bailey of Snow Hill.
Misses Eva Sirman, Della Powell, Eva
Taylor. Lottie Carmean, Bertha and
Stella Parsons, Nora Colbourn, Winnie
Carmean, Beulah Williams, Susie Viii.
liams, Emma Bowen. Messrs. Clarence
Tilghman, g. Parsons. n. Harris, II.
Carmean, Charles Dickerson, II. Car.
mean, William Bowen, Cleveland Car
mean and George Bowen, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. NJ. Sirman, Mr.. and Mrs. + S. Car.
mean, Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Powell.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-22
REFORM NEEDED.

Our education has been sad
ly neglected in many things.
but We are not sorry that we
have never witnessed a football
game if all we are told of one
is true. 1t is a shame that the
American public countenances
such a cruel game and we were
just thinking about expressing
our mind on the subject when
we CHANGED to see the following
in the Baltimore Sm. 1t meets
our views exactly:
The serious accidents that
have taken place in football
games call loudly for a reform
of methods and rules. In a game
at the Naval Academy last Sat
urday a large number of the
players were hurt, or used up"
as the phrase is. Midshipman
III. K. Aiken received a blow on
the head which rendered him
unconscious for three-quarters
of an hour, and now his condi-
ton is serious and his parents
in New Orleans have been sent
for.
There is a strong sentiment
in this country for healthy,
manly athletics. Properly con-
Quoted, they improve the moral
as well as the physical condi-
ton of young men at schools
and colleges. They promote
temperance in all things and
teach the young how to keep
The body under subsection and
practice self-denial and dis
line. 1t is also force which
rs college students from
things that are hurtful.
ii this may be accom-
without brutality. If
ic game is to degener-
smuggling match, then
effect is for evil and
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-22
FurS !! Furs (!

We have just re-
turned from visit to the
leading manufacturers i'll
New York and as a result we
offer you a magnificent stock
of Fashions Fairest Fancies
i'll Furs. We have the most
popular styles of the season,
Neck Scarfs, Brush Tail Boas,
Tail Scarfs, long fur Pererines.
A dainty line of Misses and
Children's sets. A complete
fur stock that is undoubtedly
the largest on the Peninsula.
Our Furs are the reliable,
dependable kind only. There
is no economy in the cheap,
worthless sort.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-22
Order NiSi.

Calvin Il. Taylor, assignee of Sallie NJ.
Fooks, Mortgage of Henry E. Davis,
ex parte.
In the Circuit Court for Worcester Coun
~, No 1871 Chancery, November
Term 1902, to wit: November II, 1902.
ORDERED that the sale of the property
mentioned i'll these proceedings made
and reported by Calvin B. Taylor, AS
signee. be ratified and confirmed. unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 18th day of December
next; provided copy of this order be
inserted i'll some newspaper printed in
Worcester County, once in each of three
successive weeks before the Sth day of
December next.
The report states the amount to be
$3.50.
FRANCIS HENRY PURNELL. Clerk.
True Copy. Test:
FRANCIS Henry PURNELL, Clerk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-22
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

Looking over the returns of
the late election we see many
things that lead us to believe
that the next President of the
United States will be a Demo-
crat, and we are fully con-
WINGED that with the proper
nominee the great State of New
York will be found in the Dem
ocratic column. If Democrats
will only get together and bury
their differences success is as
sured. The gains in Congress
men made this year shows the
trend of the public sentiment
in favor of the Democracy.
Whatever may be the future
of the Democratic party, its
past, at least, is secure. The
record of its exalted patriotism,
its wise and elevated states
manship, its glorious civil and
military achievements, will
make radiant the pages of his
tory to the last syllable of re-
corded time. Men die, but prin-
ciples are eternal; and the great
truths upon which the Demo-
cratic party is founded are inn
maculate and immortal. Built
upon principles as immutable
as the laws of God, it will sur
vive all the vicissitudes Incl
dent to human organizations.
1t will know no decay, but with
the blessing of God it will be
found fiourshing in all the Wig
or of immortal youth, defending
the oppressed, lifting up the
down-trodden, offering a safe
refuge and asylum to those flee
ing from their oppressors, and
spreading through the world,
by its peerless example, the
blessings of liberty united with
law and order, while the sky
has a star and the ocean a tide.
With such a record in the past,
with such hopes for the future,
no Democrat worthy of the
name will cease to labor for the
restoration of his grand old
party to power, and this, not
for the paltry rewards of Off
cial position, not for a division
of the wretched spoils of office,
but for the higher and holier
purpose of preserving and per-
petuating the noble system of
civil government and human
freedom devised by the fathers
of the Republic, and intended
by them to be as enduring as
the everlasting mountains.
The examples of the past
should always be respectfully
consulted by statesmen and
publicists, but the members of
the Democratic party who have
borne the brunt of so many
fierce struggles should cherish
with pride and reverence the
splendid record of that grand
old party, for it is studded all
over with great names and
glorious achievements, and
while we ponder over the dis
tinguished men whose names
adorn the roster of the party,
and whose deeds have illus
trated the brightest pages of
our country's history, let us re-
solve that the future of the
Democratic party shall not
grow pale by contrast with its
past glories, but that we will
still keep its standard high adj
vanced and stainless as of yore.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-22
NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS

All persons trespassing on our lands
with dog or gun will be prosecuted to
the full extent of the law
JOHN Il. TIMMoNs,
WILLIAM TIMAioNS, Wesley.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-22
W. 8. Dickinson & son.
PoCOMOKE CITY, MD.
Coats Reduced

The pleasant
Fall days have been delight
full but not very productive to
large cloak sales. In order
to encourage our customers to
take advantage of the pleas
ant weather for shopping
rather than wait till the cold
wave strikes us we will offer
a special Discount of 10
Per Cent. OH all cash sales of
Ladies, Misses'and Children's
Coats. This applies to every
garment Ill our store and we
have the smartest effects of
the season. Here's your
chance to get fine coat for
Thanksgiving at a price that
will please you and give you
a long season of wear.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-22
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, J

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY u.s.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of +. j.
CHENEY q Co.. doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore-
said. and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of CATARRH that
cannot be cured by the use of HALL
CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. ID. 1886
( - \. w. GLEASON.
SEAL Notdrp PWiiic.
-
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials. free.
+. j. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-22
A FARMER OR HIS SON

ora townsman will be hired by ms at $40 MONTH
~ and expenses. or - per cent commission to
take orders for our Farm seeds. Fruits and
Flowers. We sell four grades Of fruits, 50 any
competition can bc met. our stock warranted
1ou do not deliver or collect. Can devote all
or part time. We pay you each week. Coed
chance to earn money this winter. Write for
Tree outfit at once. Nov. 32-3 mo.
Perry Nursery Co, Rochester, N. Y.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18
A Fraud On Its Face.

The telegram. said to have been
sent from David B. Hill and Senator
German to Hugh FarTelly. chairman
of the democratic state committee, are
products of designing republica u i.
against the democrats. and aft ords an
excuse for such ex-republicansa and EN-.
ergency populist, like Conner Davies to
There is no depth of degradation to
which a republican will not descend to
accomplish political victory. But we
are told that the wicked shall not ale
ways prosper and hope it is true
Manhattan Mercury.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

jority on the 26th ballot he was,
on motion, declared the unani-
nous nominee of the joint con-
vention. Upon motion, the
joint convention was then adj
iourned.
The democrat delegates then
called to order, selected John ii.
| Weltmer as chairman and w. F.
Evans as secretary, and on mo-
tion nominated W. B. Pickerell
by acclamation as the demo-
cratic candidate for commission
er of that district and adjourned.
The populist delegates called
to order, selected J. r. Jordan
as chairman and 0. E. Jordan
as secretary, and upon motion
nominated W. B. Pickerell by ac-
clamatlon as the populist candi-
date for commissioner in that
district, and thereupon adjourn
ed.
The conventions were enthusi-
astic, the certainty of success
making the friends of each of the
four candidates firm in their sup
port. Messrs. Dick, Klepper and
Ref, the three candidates at the
opening of the convention, are
proud Of theloyalty Of their sup
porters.
When the Independent town
ship delegates offered Mr.. Pick
erell as a candidate to break the
apparent deadlock in the 11th
ballot, they builded better than
they thought, although it took
Is more ballots to decide that
he should be their district stan
dard bearer.
The vote on Matt Dick was a
high compliment to his six years
of faithful service for the county.
His highest vote was 71A,; lowest
35h. Nick Klepper's highest
was 4OA, lowest 6A. Anton
Refs highest SO, lowest Is.
W. B. Pickerell's highest 95-7
more than the required S9-low-
est 20.
Mr.. Pickerell is exceptionally
we'll qualified to fill the office.
He is in a part of the district
that has not been represented on
the board for many years. He
did not seek the nomination,
but is worthy of the support OF
all the people.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

A Great Bend youth wrote his Lar.
ned sweetheart the following doubtful
compliment: How / wish. my dars
ling Adelaide, my engagements would
permit me to leave town and come and
see you'll Il would be like visiting
some old ruin. hailowed by time and
fraught with q thousand recolleetions. y
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

In one of the Great Bend saloons
(now don't you easSerners laugh, be-
cause Great Bend Is in Kansas, and
has saloons)-in one of the saloons is
a sign which reads. "IF DRINKING
INTERFEREs WITH YOUR BUSINESS,
QUIT YOUR BUSINESS" If any man
is neglecting his business to indulge
in tanglefoot be is chumpety chump
II he does not take the hint and cease
negIecting his business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

HAVING got the wires set to
their own satisfaction, the re-
publican bosses have notified the
county central co nmittee to call
a nominating convention to
meet in Great Bend about the
I'd week in August-probably
August 9th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

Have you seen the New Improved
Deering Mower with ball and roller
bearings? It is lighter draft than any
other mower. Would be pleased to
have you call and examine it.
THE GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

The Great Bend band Is q hummer.
The boys were out for q vacation and
worked hard for the success of the fair
during their stay In Lawton. The
band is q winner and the fair manage
ment is certainly under obligations to
the boys over and above the money CON-
sideration paid.-Lawton News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

AFTER the republican county
convention is held in August,
there will be organized by the re-
publicans of Barton county an
"Independent Order of Howling
Wolves. What asnapping and
snarling there will be during
"dog days."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

The colorsd peoples picnic. at the
Martin grove south of the river, last
Thursday night, was largely attended
and hugely enjoyed by all, Dancing
commenced early and was kept up
late, and the refreshment stands. of
which there were a plenty, were most
iiberally patronized.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

What puzzles US is, how that picnic
last Thursday night was pulled off
without any Watermelons! Geo.
Greene and Ed Marx say there were
none in sight
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18
COMMISSIONERS CONVENTION.

. The conventions to nominate
a candidate for county commits
sioner for the LIST district, for the
Democrats and Populists, were
held at Claflin Saturday last, in
the Carey hall. In the morning
the conventions were called to
order in joint session by the
secretary he county COM
mittee, To calls read.
On Rmmer ale delegates went
intx We guarantsventions for the
Prices o1f will ll9s be 29ininating a candi-
z.T. a. hmissioner. W. E.
<xxxxxyselected as temporary
-. and w. b. Pickerell
SsoTary secretary.
On motion committees on
Order of Business, Permanent
Organization and Credentials,
composed Of one delegate from
each township, were appointed,
and the conventions adjourned
to 2 p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Upon reconvening the COM
mittee on order of business re-
ported, report accepted and
adopted. Committee on perma.
nent organization recommend,
for permanent chairman W. B.
Pickerell OF Independent; for per.
manent Secretary, John Hoffman
of Lakin. Report accepted and
adopted. Credential committee
reported 1872 accredited dele.
gates. Report adopted. John
Strothman of Logan was ap.
pointed as assistant secretary.
Motion made that when bal
loting on nominations, a two
thirds vote of all delegates should
bereq uired to nominate. Amend
ed-that a majority vote should
nominate. Amendment lost
and the two-thirds rule adopted
Motion adopted that the dele
gates present cast the full vot,
to which the to wnship was en-
TITLED on both calls, and tha
the chairman of each township
delegation announce the vote
An informal ballot was thel
taken to bring out candidates
resulting: Matt Dick 54h, Mic
Klepper 37h1, Anton j. Ref 40.
Twenty-six formal ballots wer
then taken, as follows:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

with him. The people of Kansas
are more deeply interested in
questions of taxation, economy
in state expenditures and kindred
issues than in the tariff.-Wyan-
dOtte Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

Owing TO the coal situation, and the
prospects being favorable for strike
and higher prices for coal later. every
body should take advantage of the
storage prices noted else here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

EVERYBODY wants to see the
Central Normal College flourish.
Our people only differ as to the
best method of helping the col
lege to continued success.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

Clint Gibler came over from Claf1in
Saturday evening to spend Sund ay
with his father Clint is running q
thresher this season again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

The high school students of this
city don't just yet know where they
will go to school; but we opine it will
be at the same old place.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

Amos Greenhouse lives in q sod
house near Dodge City. John Tinhouse
resides in a tent near Larned. John
Bakhouse always lived on the front
end of the lot in Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

Last Friday the creek was two miles
wide at Bazine, Ness county; most of
the bottom lands through the whole
valley being under water.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

The weed harvest is still DELAYED by
a good many Of our people. Get ae it,
good people, before the seeds risen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

AS PER our suggestion, Bro
O'Bleness last week pulled down
his dummy ticket. The fellows
over at the Bend have got Oscar
guessing again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

If you want the doors and windows
open evenings. you should have Elec.
trio Lights, which do not blow out
These we are told are cheap now.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

81. E. Lindas, the dentist, of this
city, has been granted a,patent on a
new dental device. We hope it will
prove valuable invention
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

Jasper Fouch has embarked in bust.
ness, haYing purchased q half interest
in the butcher shop adjoining Welt
mar Bros
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

Chas, Miller has formed q partners
ship with his father.in>law, w.
Morgan the north side poultryman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

Frank Wilson and wife returned
from Pratt, last Friday, and the Ali.
Al now assumes Its usual bustl1Dg
appearance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

People are foolish to worry about
the future because it is never so serious
as when it is transformed into the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

The Epperson Military Band will
play at the Harvest Home picnic on
the 22d at CIafiin. The whole town
should go over and spend the day with
the good people of Clafiin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

Mrs. Haddie Berger and son are here
on visit with Ars. Berger's parents,
YIN. Torrey and wife.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

The young people held another of
their very pleasant dances at the old
Workman hall, Friday evening last.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

Great Bend ought to hIl q half .
dozen cars TO 60 to Clsflin next Tues +
day the ODD
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

A Great Bend man says he moved
1S times in two years, to please his
wife. Up in Lsrned- the fashion is to
move "a times every two years, to
please the landlord.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

J. W. BAILEY, Republican can
didate for Governor, is credited
with saying that W. III. Craddock,
the democratic candidate, is
making a mistake in proposing
to make his campaign on taxa
tion and other state issues. He
may be right but Mr.. Bailey will
have to show the people what
the Governor of Kansas has to
do with regulating the tariff or
the currency question and other
national issues before they agree
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

The Hummer Gang and Sulky pIows
are true TO their names. We sell them
The GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

Old Walnut Greek has been like a
drunken man-ou regular old high;
too full for any use.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

You want a piano? Watch for our
announcements on Pianos. We will
be able to save you money.
HOOPER DRUG Co,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-18

We have received a copy of the Stat.
ford County Fair Premium list. The
fair opens at st. John August goth,
continuing three days. The big day
will.be Thursday the 2lst.