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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17
SlN.66g El
Fidelity and Deposit Com.
pany of Baltimore.

On another page will be found the
statement of the Fidelity and Deposit
Company of Maryland showing its con
dition on December 3lst. 1902 The FL
deity and Deposit Company was the
pioneer of corporate surety companies
At the time of its incorporation there
was considerable opposition to granting
IA charter of the kind asked for. Prin-
cipally through the effort of Mr. Edwin
Warfield, now its president the charter
was obtained. The company proceeded
at once to organize and to do business
and such has been the character of its
business and the manner of its conduct.
ing that it has grown to its present pro
portions and has at the same time stead,
lily grown in favor and popularity In
deed, principally through this company
corporate surety has largely superseded
thesplace of individual surety in all kinds
of business where surety is required
The large amont of money. S2.i32,
09l.0o. paid for losses by this company
since il began business is the best reas
on for il existence aud for its growth
and popularity. DIR. George w. Bishop
and J. Edward White are the resident
agents.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17
A SWindle Exposed.
COMMUNICATED.

CHINCoTEAGCE. VA, Jan. 10th, 1903
The Chicago Optical Co. has been
victimized III several towns on the shore
by the clever ruse OF two Hebrews named
]. Bonsin and II. Rothman, travelling
opticians, of 23i3 Fame ST.. Philadel
phia. Dr. Woodcock, wno represents
the Chicago Co, has been visiting the
Peninsula towns for years, making trips
semi-annually aud on arriving i'll town
distributes circulars among the people
announcing his arrival with head
quarters at the leading drug store.
After the town was billed the He
brcws started out with their packs
working the town from door To door
asking the lady of the house it their
circulars had been received and at the
same time purportlng to represent the
Chicago Co. They succeeded in unload
ing quantity of their wares which are
cheap and inferior. Through com
plants by some of the purchasers DIR
'Woodcock got on To their little game.
He had them arrested and taken before
Squire Dennis charging them with being
imposters and damaging his business
The Magistrate fined them $50 and costs
at the same time instructing them to
they did after paying the fine imposed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17
Corn COnteStin Dorchester
County.

The Norrh Drennen Supply Company
of Cambridge Maryland, recently of.
fered premium of IL fine Morris chair
for the six largest ears of corn grown by
Dorchester farmer On Christmas
Day the Committee appointed tn decide
the contest, awarded the prize To Mr.
J. Mitchell Reid. of Linkwood His siS
ears weighed on the cob S pounds and
II ounces; the corn shelled weighed Il
pouuds aud II ounces. The second lot
in size was that of Messrs. Richard.
son and Lake. Their six ears weighed
on the cob 5 pounds and s ounces, and
when shelled 6 pounds and l3 ounces
No other bundle was within two pounds
of these. The contest awakened quit,
an interest among the farmers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17
Don't Worry.

This is easier said than done, yet il
may be of some help to consider the
matter. If the cause is something over
which you have no control it is obvious
that worrying will not help the matter
in the least On the other hand, il
within your control you have only to
act When you have cold and fear
an attack of pneumonia, buy bottle of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy and use
it iudiciously and all cause for worry as
TO the outcome will quickly disappear.
There is no danger of pneumonia when
it is used For sale by p ID. Cotting
ham, & Co, Snow Hill, Md. |
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17
Congressman Richardson may
Retire. The Tennesseean
Has, 1t is Believed, Practi-
cally Decided to Give Up
Politics.

Representative Richardson, of Ten.
nessee, the Democratic leader of the
House, and long connected with the
most important legislation in Congress,
may retire from politics and from Con
gress For some time Mr. Richardson
has been urged by his Masonic friends
to devote his entire attention to the
duties of the office of grand commander
of the Supreme Council, Scottish Rite
Masons.
II am still considering the subject.
said MIR. Richardson today. IF shonld
decide to give all my time to the office
now hold in Masonry it would involve
my retirement from politics"
Mr. Richardson's friends in Congress
say that while his statement seems to
indicate only tentative consideration of
the subject. they believe he has practi-
cally decided to retire from politics. and
that he will not be factor in the con.
test for the leadership of his party in
the next House. So general is the opin
ion that he will retire that many of his
friends who would have supported him
for the minority nomination for speaker
in the next Congress. which carries
with 1t the leadership of the party il
the House, are making other alignment.
in the vigorous contest that will arise
over that office.
Mr.. John Sharp Williams, of Missis
sippi. and Mr. Champ Clark. of Missouri
are the two leading candidates for tn,
minority nomination. The Missour
delegation is one of the largest Democra
tic delegations in the House and WELD.
great influence in that body. Mr.. De
Almond. of Missouri. at one tim,
thought of becoming the minority candi
date for speaker. but the Missouri dele
CATION has indorsed Mr.. Champ Clark
The fight will be between Mr. vii
liams and Mr.. Champ Clark. with an
other Mr.. Williams, from Illinois, ap
pearing as compromise candidate, il
! the two principals threaten deadlock
The Missouri delegation is making {
vigorous fight for Mr. Champ Clark
Mr.. Williams, Of Mississippi, was earlier
in the field, it is said. and has stron,
backing among Southern Democrats
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17
REAL ESTATE CHANGES.
A List of the Transfers Made
and Recorded in the Office
of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court During the Month OF
December.

December.
John b. Caswell from Robert +. Wat
son and wife; house and lot i'll 2nd dis
trict, consideration $500.
H. A. s. Gillis from Belle Whaley
ct al, tract in 9th district, consideration
$4,000
Sallie NJ. Marlborough from III. A. S.
Smith. tract in 9th district, reconsideration
S2500.
+. J. G. Parsons from VIM. p Causey
and wife. farm in Atkinsons' district,
consideration $500
Charlotte j. Blades from James W.
Burke and wife, Broughton farm, con-
sideration 5000.
Robins G Cropper, from Philip Hud-
son and wife. tract in st. Martins dis.
trict. consideration $500.
Orlando Harrison from John w.
Dirickson and wife, lot in Berlin, con-
sideration $500.
VIM. f. Lankford from Emma Honey
and husband. lot in Pocomoke City
consideration $780,
Isaac ]. Landing from Henry Duncan
and wife. lot in Pocomoke City. consid.
Grafton $3.50.
Francis NJ. Wilson from J. Henry
Young, collector, 3 tracts in 7th district,
consideration-
Peter Henry from Edwin J. Dirick.
son and wife, lot in Berlin, % A., con.
sideratlon $500.
J. II. Nicholson and J. H. Sampson
West from Thos- J. Hanley and wife
tract in 9th district. consideration $500
Isaac c. Henry from VIM III. Robbins
and wife, tract in Bird district, consider.
alton, $3.50.
Orlando and G A. Harrison from o.
ID. Collins. Executor. lot near Berlin
| 10 A.. consideration-
Henry Clay Burbage from J. Edward
White and wife, house and lot in Snow
Hill consideration $2500.
Sallie l.. Mason from Hugh McMichae
and wife. house and lot i'll PocomokC
City. consideration-
! James Sampson Smallwood from
Sampson Smallwood. track in "Jenkin:
Neck s A., consideration $3.50.
A. Rebecca Henry from +. S. Fur
bush aud wife, lot in 3rd. district. con
sideration $75.
DR. Chas. p. Jones from Charles b
Spencer, Trustee. tract in End district
consideration -
Theodore NJ Purnen from Sidney w
Lane, house and lot in Berlin, consider
alton $1,000.
Emma D. Averill from Sewell f
Jones and wife, lot in Girdletree, con
sideration $40.
VIM S. Baker and Kate Baker from
Jonathan Baker ct al tract in 9th dis
trict, consideration.
Lizzie Collick from George w anC
Mary l. Brittingham tract in 3rd dis
trict. consideration Sl952.
F. c. Polk from Noah Hayward. lo
in Pocomoke City. consideration-
II. f. Harmonson from T. Y Frank
lin one. half interest III lot i'll Berlin
consideration $l05
Emma s. Averill from Caleb G. Wat
son and wife, lot near Girdletree, con
Levin I. Hites from Peter +. Brown
and wife, tract in Atkinsons district
consideration $50.
L. l.. Bonneville from E G Polk ant
wife. house and lot in Pocomoke City
consideration $500.
Irving J. Pruitt from Chas. ). Powell
and wife tract in 3rd district, consider
alton 5000.
Martha Spence and Henry b. Fl
Harmon from L. J. Dirickson and wife
house and lot in Berlin, consideration
800.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17
Notice of Meeting.

the Board of County Commissioners
will be III session next Tuesday. Jan
nary Goth, and will meet every Tuesday
in February for the change or transfer
of property. By ord r of the Board.
w ELTON, BOSTON,
President
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers. they fiji
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or out
OF order, they fail 10 do
their work.
Pains. aches andrheu-
matlsm come from ex-
cess of uric acid in the
blood, due 10 neglected
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17
\ Life At Stake.

If you but knew the splendid merit of
Foley's Honey and Tar you would never
be without il. A dose or two will pre-
vent an attack of pneumonia or la
grippe. Ii may save your life. Sold
by p. ID. Cottingham & Co, Snow Hill,
Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17

Three general, VIZ: Governor, Attor-
ney. General and Comptroller of the
Treasury.
In Worcester County an election
will be held for the following: three
members of the Legislature. three Coun-
ty Commissioners, three Judges of the
Orphans Court. Register of Wills,
Sheriff. States Attorney, Surveyor and
Wreck. master.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17

The incest and pleasantcst medicine
| have used for Indigestion and consti.
patton is Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets says Melard + Craig.
of Middlegrove. N. y. "The.--syork
like charm am.l do not gripe or have
any unpleasant effect" For sale by P.
ID. Cott;ngham & Co., Snow Hill, Md. =
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17
To be
Wedl.
Februa
Berlin, v
ary, nth, 100

The State Farmers Inst
cester County will be helo
Pocomoke City and Berlin 4
should be large attendance.
Like everything else in this day.
ing is progressive and the success
farmer is the one who keeps abreast c
the times. The men who will address
the Institute in Pocomoke City are sue
cessful farmers and they speak from
their own experience. Every farmer
who possibly can should be present.
Everybody is invited Admission free.
Ladies are invited TO attend the after
noon and evening session.
Program subject TO change as con-
ditions require.
PocOmoke City Program.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUATY 4TH.
Afternoon session, l.3O-"The Pig, it's
Care and Management S. H. Todd
Poultry on Dairy Farm" F. A.
Converse
Evening session, 500 o'clock-"Veg
tables aud How to Cook Them" Miss
E. S. Jacobs.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH.
Morning session. 10 o'clOck-"For.
nation of the Animal Dictates its Pur-
pose ~ s. II. Todd
uses of Commercial Fertilizers" +.
A. Converse.
Afternoon session, / 80 o CLOCK
we Grow Potatoes S. III. Todd.
Crop Rotation" +. A. Converse.
Berlin Program.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY i1TH.
Morning session, 10 o'clock-"The
Hog" S II. Todd.
Corn Fertility" F. A. Converse.
Afternoon session, l.30 O'Clock
''Sheep Husbandry" S. II. Todd.
"Tillage and Its Benefits F. A. Con-
verse.
Prepare to use the Question Box.
Our patrons know they have met at
our Institutes some of the best informed
men engaged in Agricultural Work,
and that they seldom meet them again
No farmer can afford to miss one min
ute of IA State Institute Come early.
Where shall the Institutes be held
next season, in your County? Advise
us by card, at once.
VIM l. AMoSS,
Director Farmers Institutes,
Maryland Agricultural College.
College Park, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17
Sketches of Institute Workers.
A. d. sHAMEL.

4. ID. SHAMEL.
Taylorville. Illinois. is graduate of the
University of Illinois. After gradua-
ton, he was made assistant in Agricul-
ture. having direct charge of the field
crops This work he has followed up
until the present time. making Corn his
speciality His untiring devotion toL
work, and his enthusiasm, have made
him an exceptionally effective teacher.
but, probably. his greatest success has
been in institute work. Having made
a speciality of Corn and being familis
with it in every detail. he has been al
to present the subject in such an
tractive manner that his services ha
been in demand in every county in
inois. He has addressed many Boa
of Agriculture in adjoining states. So
of his best work has been in the
proving of the varieties of corn by
ful selection and breeding. II
done more than anyone
fishing types of corn aid
ers and seed corn breeder
able characteristics. Not
nhysical characteristics of
| impr wed. but it has bee
il is easily possible to ih
crease protein, fat, oil and
was instrumental in organi.
linoiS State Corn Breeders
| is "a leading member of the
Growers Association, and ha.
aud established clubs for farm
every township i'll the State.
+. A. CONVERSE.
Woodville, n. Y, was born
upon a dairy and stock f.
the completion of his acadt
he took a course in agricul
nell University and retnr
farm in Woodville. where
in breeding Ayrshire an
ponies For IA yeai he
ductor of Farmers
York State, during
frequently visited othe
er at Institutes, Dairy
Live Stock Associations.
member of the New Yo
ers Association and one
He is one of the experts
by the Association for
and horses He was ch
the Agricultural Dairy
Departments at the p;
position. He planned
successfully the Moo
dairy was composed
cows each. which was
kind ever conducted
He is thoroughly
agricultural conditio
a pleasant aud forc'
Wakeman Ohio
very successful
While breeding
been his princip'
great success in
has been an
fairs of the
twenty years
sheep and h
$25.00O. III,
pert judge
contributor
and has bee
in Ohio
wears.
tks
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17
OVer-WOrk WeakenS
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17

For bad taste in the mouth take a
few doses of Chamberlain Stomach
and Liver Tablets. Price - cents
Warranted to cure. For sale by p. ID
Cottingham q Co. Snow Hill, Md
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17

While cutting railroad ties for John
w Knott. "a farmer of Slidell, near
BoydS, Ferdinand Heisler. woodsman.
was suddenly paralyzed as he was lifting
the ax to cut tree, and fell TO the
ground partly unconscious. Friends
nearby rushed to his assistance and bore
him To the home of James Boxall. near
bv. He did not regain consciousness.
dying about O'Clock Sunday morning.
He was aged about 55 years.
BE sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy, MRS. WINSLow'S SOOTHING
SYRUP for children teethinl soothes
the child. softens the gr 'ys all
pain, cures wind collie est
remedy for diarrhac
cents bottle. IT ]
ALL.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17
STATE Of MARYLAND.
The Number of Offices i'll the
State to be Filled at the
November Election. Three
State Officers and $50
County Officers.

As summarized i'll the forthcoming
SIM Almanac for 1908, a total or BOB
elective offices will be filled at the next
general election in Maryland, Novem-
Der 3. 1908, as follows:
Governor, Comptroller and Attorney
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17

KluIity lrOuDlc.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats. and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the hear, is
over-working in pumping thick. kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
Il used TO be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced 10 the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
al constitutional diseases have their begin
hag in kidney trouble.
II you are sick you can make no mistake
by frs, doctoring your kidneys The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of Dr.. Kilner' 5
Swamp-RoOt, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. It stands the highes; for its
wonderful cures OF the most distressing cases
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17

free. also pamphlet telling you how 10 find
out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing DR.. kilIner
& Co.. Binghamton, N. 7.
Don't make any mistake, but remem-
Der the name, Swamp Root. DR. kilmer's :
Swamp Root and the address. Biigham-
ton. n. Y. on every bottle.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-17

and is sold on its merits
by all druggists in fifty
cent and one dollar siz-
es. You may have a
ear,rle hottie Nv mail
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-12-10
MEiSTER-COOPER CASE
rs POSTPONED AGAIN.
JULIA HERMAN TIE PROSECUTING WITNESS IS BROKEN IN
HEALTH, AND CANNOT GIVE HER TESTIMONY so NEXT
TUESDAY THE REARING WILL aE RESUMED

her testify now. wish 10 Fivc hol
several days a. right herself
This. all tn a tome 81 the gfcateai
respect In contrast to his terocious
manner heretofore.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
kttctu. in n few words. stated that
more than ruoush evidence had been
addueed IN the trial to have the ease
moved un e. the superior court lie
said this was oniN preliminary
hearing, al any rate, aud e. com
tiuue the ease Ia Justice court only
meant extra expense to the county
Attorney John a. Hart, for the
defense. rose IA a most courteous
manner, and talked Ia smooth. sweet
tones lie didn't say q word about
fighting ME kriete.
Miss Herman AZ the call 81 Jus.
tfcr Cam. came into court Worn and
harEard. ana teamed against desk
as the court told her ~ go With het
father ard mother and - Eeady "a
reappear next Tuesday
MT Hart intrrposed an objection
and tried 60 show that the girl was
not a. but a murmur Of disapproval
was heard from the audience IN the
courtroom. ana he sat down.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-12-10
MARINE NEWS

The Pollard Steamship Company'a
steamer Newburg. l.. H. Gray a
Company. win sail Thufnday. De-
cember 70. for san Francisco aud
Los Angeles.
Tho steamship Valencia, Captain
Cam. sailed last night for skngwas
with 50 passengers and a fun cargo
Of freight.
The Alaskan Steamship Com
pany's steamer Farallon. Captain
Nord. sailed at 10 o'clock thia morn.
ing for SkaEWay and Lynn canal.
The FaraiIon had 50 passengers and
Jo0 tons Of freight.
The steamship Senator IL scheduled
20 sail for san Francisco tomorrow
morning. The Umatilla II due 20
arrive ~ this port tomorrow from
San Francisco.
The Pacific Clipper Lines steamer
Centennial sailed at 4 o'clock this
afternoon for San Francisco.
The steamer Ceutralia. l.. II. Gray
a Company. will sail tonight for San
FrauciscO. Santa barbara and San
Pedro. She viii carry 20 passengers
and e51.0 900 feet OF lumber Counee-
lions are made with the Centralia
at Grays harbor over the Northern
Pacific.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-12-10
POOR bessie MUST BE
OFF TO THE PASTURE
SIZE WAS TsE PARAMOUNT ISSUE AT cgNTRALiA AND WAS
DEFEATED BY AN ovERwH slMiNo MAJORITY

TO tho pasture lots and blndlns
tether with tbs sleuful hoFlnea
The spell-hlndefa 90 the opposition
az first talked tariff rvCipr,city and
gold standard. until forced 10 rccug'
uise their mistake. Then thcy cham
pioncd the cause ~ their four-footed
frleud. the coW. hni II Was too late.
The valiant CitiseuH' Ticket swept all
before u and humhied the COW de-
Tenders rs an overN hslmiuE majority
q .a votes.
Hereafter the COWS must stroll
among the datsY-elad meadows and
leave the streets % the purposes fer
which nature. assisted b. the Cen
tralia city dads. designed them. An
ordinance will be- passed q keep the
cewa Ell the highways as soon az the
city Eoy rffsne-lt has organised
Incidentally. Ccutraha went wcttcT
than a London Eos and Will be- y wide
open town.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-12-10

cENTRAtIA. wash. Dee. a-rhc
kind-faeed COWS Of CcutraIla are sad
this mernlns. rhey were an Issue In
yesterdays election and lost Ne
more their playful tails Will switch Ia
reckless abandon through tho faces
81 innocent and harmless pedestrians
In eur streets.
There hasn't been a descent ife-slzed
Issue II town tn a dogs age. and Il
was a sweet relief 60 the politicians
when the gsntle hoaey hattsd into tts
field as q long horned. eioven bpofed
tssue.
Bessy would heaye into sisht down
the pike SEINE sunny morulug. and
haunt the pathways - men the live
long day, tlli tho voters said nv
eraeky' somethiuss Eot ~ b DID"
The Citizens party 1aw their chance
to undo the . o, =. and thvY atumped
the town. cFyink from the houHetopss
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-12-10
lZNPkRY
GOODWIN GETS AWAY EVERY
TIME HE'S CAUGHT

Information was received this
morning at the immigration office
that sidney Goodwin. who recently
escaped from the detention station
at Port Townsend. had heen recap
tured- Goodwin deserted some time
ago from a British shtp lying at Ia
coma. and aimee then has been ar
rested az different times ou charge
of vaEvauxy.
migration officiaia here aud sent O.
the detention station pending his de-
portatinn- Goodwin. IN manner
unknown To the officials. escaped
from the detention station. and Il
Vas not until a late hour yesterday
that he was recaptured lie will be
deported to British Columbia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-12-10

According to the custom Of the
court. the hearing OF Potter Meistcr
and Camille Cooper eharsed With
attempting o. cutlgc Julia Herman
70 enter a life OF shame VAS again
ceNinund this morning.. Justice
Lawn set IL down toF Dec. Il, ON
aceount Of the Illness 81 the prose-
cutting Witnesses
The sweet peaee which perNaded
TIE courtroom this morning was
beautiful IL behold Attorneys and
court alike spoke in dulect tones
when addressing each othCr In
TACT. the newspaper reporters Turn
ed away la disgust that the unWrtt-
ten rules of the MeiHter-C Cooper Her
man trial shouid he ~ ignored. and
Proceedings be allowed TO run along
smoothly.
Before continuing the case. judge
Cam said.
Miss Herman T. shattered in
health. her te.i.m0Hy | de- not
think should be taken now. she Is
only damaging her health In being
put On the Witness stand she
should be az home. or In a hospital
unttl better. II l. tnhuman Go have
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-12-10
THEIR HEARING
rs POSTPONED

The case 81 r. J. FLYNN. who was
vartimAster Of m. Northern Pacific
railroad. and Hermann he'uhaft
manager OF the Arlington dock. who
are charged with stealing carload
Of wheat belonging 60 the Novelty
mills. was continued IN Justice
ganu's court this morning until Dc
csmher ie.
A great deal Of mystery has
uhronded the affair up 90 the pres
enf time and further arrests are pos
siblr. The defendants are out or
1850 bonds each.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-12-10
HOWARD GUILTY or
4 MIN0R CRIME

n A. Howard. who was tried In the
superior court yesterday for assault
with a deadly weapon with Intent 10
commit murder, was found guilty Of
assault and battery early this morn
Ing
lie stabbed W. , Dodge In the side
with a heavy hutcher knife. hut
proved Co the satisfaction Of the jury
that he had acted TO a certain extent
IN self defense.
The row occurred on board Of the
steamer Arrow.