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of her nervousness. her rrstlrrs ae'
tl,lty. to p.rplcS and mys;lfy his grave
and disrified father,
All legends which he had ever read
OF cinn children and chsnseiinss came
back to AdeibeTt Sye's memory during
the confused years which followed
years In which his son was the wonder
a. we'll as the despair OF physicians
and nurses: when the period OF hts
t..thins became an epoch. when th.
violence with which h. took. on. AZ
ter another, and survived the various
diseases OF babyhood furnished the
subject matter for learned papers at
countless medical conventions: when
the fablcd min. lives OF the domestic
cat became too insignificant for mo-
ticc by comparison with the falls aud
bumps and fractures. the maisdlcs cS'
ternai and Internal OF Welcome Syc.
which went 10 prov. what could be
endured with the minimum of vitality
,n the frail and -maciat.d form OF
hoy who was destined TO live for the
trial and long suffering Of his Kind.
so tn. child continued to grow. and
TO become IN. terror rs well as the de
Kpair OF nurses and teachers. The
house servants. who had perfect hor-
ror OF him. referred to him affection.
ateiy among themselves as The
Dlvvie." n memory OF night when
one of the maids. In the enjoyment of
a twilight Interview with her favor
itc policeman. looked up TO shrek with
d,smsy. as tn. elan child. astridc the
lofty garden wall. laughed In ghoulish
gi.c at their tender farewell.
May tie divylc be your welcome"
had growied the disconnected guard
ian Of the peace. as his eyes followed
hers. and since that time the appro.
priL'sncss OF the cpithet has grown
upon the household.
while his distracted father could
reconcile himself TO the boys physical
weakness and defects, II was heavy
cross to bear the knowledge OF the alb
solnte lack OF what the world deems
education on the part Of his son. His
sonl And he himself was counted a
scholar. an ornament 30 his profession:
might be ele:ated TO the bench II he
30 chose: was marked man in his set
as the author OF certain deep and
lnougutIul papers upon hiH'pa'S an"
scientific topics: had, in fact. all the
points OF the cultured gentleman and
modest scholar. oh. why. why had
Fate punished him by making him the
father OF such son, who managed to
elude all obligations to study. because.
iorsooth. the doctors declared that he
must not be urged. or worried. or ex'
rited,
lie was now. was Welcome. but
spindling and understood and wizened.
his sharp features and diminutive
hands and feet causing his unhappy
father to sigh whenever he noted them.
Surely there were Darwlnian sugges'
tions about the uncanny and repulsive
form OF the boy. whose defects were
never so apparent as when Adelbert
Nyc contrasted his offspring with the
beautiful children of his neighbor. the
fascinating Widow Carleton.
II was strange that they should have
met again, after her long absence II
England.
Adelbert Nye and the beautiful won
an, who, as Leila Deland. had beer
friends in youth-and more. H'
thought of 1t all as he walked slowi!
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much noise as he can. was there with
the crowds assembled TO hear the
,ocsin OF liberty.
A member of this great Congress Of
the people arose. and stopping . mo-
mcnt. looked n; the grave faces before
him. then he began to read from .
paper h. held In his hand:
when In the course Of human
events" reading on along down tn.
list OF grievances until he reached the
communicating words that created .
new nation:
I'VE. therefore. the representatives
OF the United States OF America. In
general Congress assembled. appcaiinE &
to tn. Supreme Judge Of the world
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''It was great.grandfather's." he ex.
planned: ''he fought with 1t at Lexing.
ton: maybe 1t was the first that spoke
to Pltcairn's troops, and the one whose
voice was heard around the world
who knows? Fire 1t? Well. should
say. 1t never misses Fourth of july,
not much"
So, the next day being the Fourth,
Silas took down the old fintlock mus.
ket. patted 1t tenderly, and filling tho
old-fashioned horn" sailed forth to
show the boys little of the spirit OF
'76. She'll talk all right" he said.
In his enthusiasm, he forgot quaint.
ties. and poured powder into Its muz.
zle until he emptied the horn, and
after carefully adjusting the flint, pre-
pared with great flourish to fire.
Give her room, boys; she'll talk
as she did in '76. Now, hurrah.
Ready! Aim! Fiji" But he never
finished the last word, for the old flint.
lock spoke SO loud with its charg,
that 1t knocked Silas over and when
he came to his senses he scratched
his head apd said: Il told you she
would talk, boys. and she did. Tho
old gun is still full OF the spirit OF
70"
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for the rcctitude OF our intentions. do.
in tho name and by the authority OF
the good people of these Colonies. sol
EMMY publish and declare. That these
United States are. and OF right ought
to be free and independent" here
came an interruption in the person OF
small boy who was blowing a fuse
to keep II burnirg-he had small
cannon ready loaded to be the first to
celebrate the very first Fourth Of July
he rushed to the old bellman. walt
ing with the rope In his hand to ring
out liberty on liberty bell. Ring!
Ring. Ring!" he shouted. and the
old be,lmau threw his whole weight
upon the rope and the tongue OF that
liberty bell spoke to the crowd. and
said. We are free. the life OF a new
and great nation has begun. Rejoice
and be glad And the people shouted
"Huzza! We are frce." Then they
embraced one another. and shouted
themselves hoarse. and when they
could shout no more they fired guns,
touched OF gun powder. and waved
flags, but the tongue of liberty bell
kept on ringing. for two long hours
the old bellman pulled with all ms
strength, and when asked why he did
not stop. he answered. II can't; don't
want to. I could keep on ringing lib
erty to the world forever. Then the
fifty.six men arose and shouted. and
huzzaed and embraced. the deed was
done. the nation was born. and the hrst
Fourth of July was inausurated. We
have been keeping 1t up ever since.
and as we grow larger and stronger.
we make more noise. which is very
,oturuI apd unite urODer
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His mother was one OF these married
did maids who abound even In the best
society. He was the child OF her mid
die age; and because she resented his
coming, as a check upon her social
rsyeties. she had compromised with
her Puritanicai conscience by eaiiihs
him Welcome. after the colonial snees'
tor OF her mother.
So as Welcome Nye. he was sent
forth to create disturbance In the
world; which he did In inverse ratio to
his size and vitality.
His mother did not long survive his
birth. and he was left. the incarnation
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been rung for two hours continuously
on that great occasion. 1t was
cracked while tolling for the death OF
Chief Justice Marshall. and since that
time has been zealously guarded. be-
ing allowed to come to Chicago as an
exhibit at the Columbian exposition.
but with guard of honor that never
let It out of their sight. Numerous
small exemplars of 1t are common,
and 1t is fitting badge on every
Fourth of July.
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Hurrdh for the Fourth
BY An Enzlishmsn.

BY long hammering at it. burning
powder and upheaving the world once
year for one hundred and twenty
eight years, we have at last converted
the English to our way OF thinking
and they want to fire of firecrackers
and hurrah for freedom and chase al
ter the great American eagle. MI
James Brice is an Englishman. and he
does not feel at all litter toward us
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CFor the Fourth TO be well honored,
Must have clangor. clash and din.D
The banners all are waving.
And the drums and trumpets clan:.
Awaiting echoes far and uetr.
OF Fix and crackle.-BASG!
Ard when the day departing.
Does the evening open OUT.
Sparkling fiery little demons
Leap from wheels and dance about:
And Kissing rockets upward fiy.
Amid prolonged huzza.
While crowds astonished. gaping:
Cry out, "Sst. Boom! A-A-A-A-H!
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REFLECTIONS
By Q Disssiet vs,erss.

For over forty years ] have been \
member of the great army OF patriots
who fought over again III. great night
for liberty on every recurring Fourth
OF July. Ever since vas able tn
stris. a patch. or touch on powder.
I have saliantiy turned out with tho
rest Of the revolutionary army. with
srandfathcr's saber by my side. my
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Th60Id MuSk6t

The old hintlock musket, polished
and brightly clean, always occupied
the post of honor on the wall, where
1t hung in the center of more modern
weapons. 1t was the one weapon, how
ever, that came closer to old Silas
Granger's heart than all the others
combined.
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Yet this was not all. for they met on the
Three erippies In pItifui plight. .,..--.
They also had been there I" see 'h'hss
A tailie.s youn. squirrel. a three'isssed
Ana a crow with tai feathers turned
white.
a very wire owl who Was seo~li"s close
A. the woebegone party drew near
s-msrk-d. while winkins and phnkihs
-pids,; ,sii you So that the Fourth
Is III. iooiy fool day of the Year,
Hut an eagle s~ooped down from tow
-rinx pin.
Ana said, with his tsions uneuried.
'''rhe day Is all right. this country
Tia rsd 10 be crippled. but sadder TO
whine:
-hs Fourth OF July Leads the world
"And now. my young friends. allow me
Thai q. nsE you saw borne on tho
]. the nag of the free. and w- celebrate
The Fourth Of July. while the crackers
debate.
with jus, as much fun ss Nc please,
"pe careful. old owl. lest Py temper yoa
Thi. country cost more than one eye.
And Is ~orth all Il cost though owls
may d-inur.
W. invite everything In horns. feathers
10 shsT. In our Fourth o. Juiy:-'
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great. .grandfather's old iiintiock musket
on my shoulder. and my pockets full
OF powder and shot. firccrackers. and
torpcdocs.
1hnve always been In the very thick
est OF the fight. and when night came
on and lack OF ammunition forced q
cessation of hostilities. I have retired
to my weii.earned rest with joyful.
pleasurable sensations. feeling that tho
enemy were routcd-horse. foot and
dragons.
True. I have suffered much: I have
lost n thumb. my scalp has been torn
on in several places. my eyebrows are
not what they should be. my face In
badly freckled with powder marks, and
a portion of my ear is on the battle
field. But what of that? Am I not q
patriot. a citizen of this great nation
that can whip all creation? Pooh! I
guess yes.
But am growing old now. and al
though I still feel enthusiastic as much
as ever did. l prefer to look on and
hurrah. instead OF falling In with the
procession. Besides. deserve n PEN
sion II any soldier who fought in the
cause of liberty ever did. Why not
pension all our Fourth OF July soldiers!
A grand idea. indeed. With a pension
in view. the whole country would be
in the agony OF battle from daylight
to dark and several hours after on
every Fourth OF July. think I will
try to make this political issue in
the next campaign for town mashal. It
will win. for every man. woman and
child will go in on it-for the sake OF
the pension. You. think they won't.
eh? Well, you will see.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-03

Three e,hns who lived In fairyiiks
book,
And promptly their o1n auis, woodlands
To share In the fun and the noise.
BY the light OF the moon they erept or'
an the Sly
And m-rrily ssnE on their way.
Asking politely OF each passerbS
How FAR they must go 10 meet Fourth
OF July.
TIL they came to the dawn OF the day.
What a different song these three eiao
sang
As ,h.y lI%Hsd their way home~ard
They had heard how the bells In the
streples go 'cianS.'
Torpsdoes and crackers go ''Ratiiety.
blns."
And the rockets go up out OF sigh.
For on. little elm by chance got sstrids
or giant torpedo nearby:
On huge cannon cracker the mex, took
Number three to the tail OF roeke, was
ti-L
And All three were blown up there. sky
high,
on the WY coming down each einn de-
lie had seen quit. enough of tn. sky.
Ana promis-d himself. u he lived to be
To ever reach home. and the damage re-
lie Would stay there on Fourth OF Juiy..
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28
For Better Roads.

The Maryland Geologicai Survey is
preparing for an unusually active season
of work for the improvement of high
ways throughout the State. In order
that the time of experts may be fully
occupied for the most profitable results.
the Road Engineer. Mr.. A. N. johnson.
has recently addressed to the Commits
sioners of all the Counties of the State
a circular letter requesting early COM
munications from those who expect to
apply for the Surveys assistance this
year. The letter, explaining in. elf
why it has been written, follows:
For the past few years the Highway
Division of the Maryland Geological
Survey has afforded the officials of the
counties of the State material assistance
in the improvement of the public roads.
Estimates of cost, plans and specifica-
tions for improvements have been drawn
up for more than half of the counties.
This work has steadily increased so
that during the past season it was neces-
sary to delay some of the road construct
ion until late in the season. This wau,d
not have occurred if the various Be ,ar.s
of Commissioners had sent theirres mess
for examinations, surveys, est tt
etc. early in the season, so that
thing could be ready for construc
time to finish the work before viii
The spring is the best TO begin
work and in order for everything
ready it Is necessary that the surve
made Just as soon as the weather
mits. Your Board, therefore, is u
TO communicate at as early a date
possible any proposed improvement
about which you desire the aid of tia
office If this is not done it may
found that. owing to previous reques
received from other counties. it will
necessary to delay your work so as
seriously interfere with its complet
before the beginning of another wint
All assistance furnished by the Hig
way Division of the Maryland Geoloe
cal Survey il free of anv charge to q
counties save actual field expenses VIII
making a survey. Usually this
does not exceed $40 per mile of road.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28
Notice of Meeting.

The Board of County Commissioners
will meet every Tuesday in February
for the change or transfer of property
BY order of the Board.
W. ELTON. BOSTON.
President.
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$l.OO A YEAR

the Jeffersonian standard, was Demo-
cratic speech
The venerable citizen looks forward
with no small anticipation to the coming
presidential election and has very fixed
ideas as 10 the probable outcome. 1t is
the wish of his many friends and neigh
bors that he will stilr see many presi-
dents inaugurated and tn at his continued
good health will not be diminished in
the slightest degree or his appreciation
of current events lesseneCi.
Mr.. Brittingham made a, characters.
tic comment recently, when, told that
his great grandson. Arthur d. JS-.. was
nearly two weeks old. "Why, the ba5, z
is twelve days older than l am" That
he feels young is evidenced in his every
movement and his daily routine. The
severe cold and the deep snow kept him
indoors to-day, but had it been clear,
bright day without the stinging cold.
you might have seen him ENJOYING his
morning walk, which he takes quite re.
gularly, usually leaving the house short.
ly after eight o'clock.
Congratulations are in order and the
Irg"s extends to Mr.. Birmingham for
the citizens of Mount Vernon, con-
gratulations on this. his Goth birthday
and that too. with the wish that he may
enjoy continued good health and many
returns of the happy day"
And the Editors of the MESSENGER
although little late, also extend hearty
congratulation.
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EVERY CHURCH

tion supported by voluntary contribu
tion will be given a liberal quantity of
the Longman q MARITIME Pure Paints
wheueve, they paint
NoTE: Have done So for twenty seven
Ions; painted nearly two million houses
under guarantee to rcpaint if not salts
factory: The paint wears for periods up
to eighteen years IinSeed Oil must
be added To the paint, (done i'll two
minutes Actual cost then about 81 %
a gallon. Samples free Sold by our
agents: Selby & Bishop. Snow Hill;
Scarborough Only & Co. Girdletree;
Bowen & Bro, Newark
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A Night Alarm.

Worse than an alarm of fire at night
is the brassy cough of Group. which
sounds like the children's death knell
and it means death unless something is
done quickly. Foley's Honey and Tar
never fails to give instant relief and
quickly cures the worst forms ofcroap.
Mrs. p. l.. Cordier, of Warrington. KY,
writes: MY three year old girl had a
severe case of Group; the doctor said
she could not live. l got a bottle of
Foley's Honey and Tar, the first dose
gave quick relief and saved her life."
Refuse substitutes. For sale by P. d.
Cottingham & Co, Snow Hill, Md.
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Cabba ge Plants

WINTER * ALE and SEED POTA.
TOES | have fine lot of Early Jcr
sey Wakefield Cabbage Plants for sale
Fall snwn and strong and vigorous
Price ! ~ per 900 f. o. h shipping
point. Also Scotch kalc. and Early
Rose aud other varieties Of Seed Puta
toes Address all orders 10
j. +. PENNEwEII.,
Cape Charles. Va
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NJ Office to Teachers.

Teachers are requested To take to the
Institute any work they are having
done i'll their schools that they think
Will be- helpful TO other teachers, such as
pupils daily written work. examination
papers. teachers daily schedule, draw.
ing, manual training or any other work
they may think of interest to other
teachers. L w Mon ASTER, Sec.
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Seed Potatoes.

have POO Barrels of Southern Seed
Potatoes. Early Rose. Crown Jewel,
and Thoroughbred to be sold at rea-
sonable price.
JAMES :. CLOGG.
Pocomokc CITY. Md.
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kidneys themselves break down and waste
away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles most always result from
a arrangement of the kidneys and a cure is
obtained quickest by a proper treatment Of
the kidneys. II you are feeling badly you
can make no mistake BY taking DR.. Kilmer' s
Swamp-ROOt, the great kidney, liver and
bladder remedy.
Il corects inability TO hold urine and scald-
ing pain in passing il. and overcomes that
unpleasant necessity of being compelled to
60 often during the day, and TO get up many
times during the night. The mild and the
extraordinary effect Of Swamp Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
Swamp Root is pleasant TO take and sold
by all druggists in fifty-cent and one-dollar
f5esa bsSs s9'lss sampI. Gs9 boi,Is H@y Sf
this wonderful new dis y i;.; .E..
covery and book that IL. ELY x Il z
tells all about it. both Home Of swamp Root,
sent free by mail. Address DR.. Kilrner & Co.
Binghamton. N. Y. When writing mention
reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake. hut remem-
Der the name. Swamp Root. DIR. Kilmer' 5
Swamp Root. and the address. Bingham
| ton. n. Y. on every bottle.
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The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

There is a disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because 50 decep- I
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Notice To Teachers

The Teachers Institute for Worcester
County will be held in Pocomoke City
ON Monday, Tuesday. "Wednesday and
Thursday. April eth. 2Sth 29ih and
30th, 1903. The institute for colored
teachers will be held IN the same town
IN April 29th and Both
by order of the School Board,
st +. w. MCMAsTER. Sec v.
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sized bottles. You may
have a sample bottle OF
this wonderful new dis
covery and a book that
tells all about il. both
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Notice to the Public.

Snow Hill. Md. Feb. l3. 1903.
We have as fine "a lot of garden and
truck fertilizer as can hc found any
where for the same money Gail "a
see US. HEARN q TOWNSEND.
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\ Mothers RecOmmendatiOn
| have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for number of years and have
no hesitancy in saying that it is th'
best remedy for coughs, colds and C
| have ever used in my family.
not words to express my comic
this remedy.-Mrs. ]. A. Moo,
Star, Mich For sale by p
ham & Co.. Snow Hill, Nd
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% y"
S because 50 decep.
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused by
il hear; disease.
pneumonia. hear
failure or apoplcxy
are often the result
of kidney disease. II
kidney trouble is al
lowed to advance the
kidne y poison q
blood will attack the
vital orOapc or the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
CAM ERAS

Much holiday buying is careless
ly done and the result is that
money is often spent without salts
factory results when a little
thought would make some one hap
Ply for years. You must not over
look cameras. This is a gift that
is apt to be pleasing to people of
all ages, and is sure to please the
young.
Cameras have been so perfected
that any one can now become
successful amateur. Taking pic
lures is fascinating diversion and
it has it's useful side. 1t gives one
new insight into nature. 1t
develops the artistic sense. 1t pro-
vides a sort of pictorial history of
ones life. What would you older
people give now to have had
camera in your youth. and to have
pictures of all the scenes and faces
that were part of the happiest years
of your life?
We have a fine line of the best
cameras made and IL you wish to
get one, maze sure of it by buying
at once.
Prices range from 81 to $25.
A first-class instrument for $S.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
GIFTS FOR GIRLS

There should be 10 trouble in
selection of gifts of this class,
especially when you come to the
store. Here are few hints:
BOOKS Scores of them especial
ly for girls.
POCKET BOOKS-Plenty of these
here.
WORK BOXES-Kinds made solely
for girls.
FANCY ARTICLES-In celluloid,
silver, etc.
PICTURES-Certain to please.
TOILET ARTICLES-All sorts of
these.
CAMERAS-The gift that never
missed the mark.
GAMES-Many kinds at many
prices.
BIBLES-Small Oxfords will please.
PERFUMES-Even very small
girls like perfume.
BOX STATIONERY - Sure to
please.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
Books

The one present that comes near
est to being universally desired.
Books get to be better presents all
the time, because while the art of
book making and illustrating be-
comes more perfect, the cost grows
less. You can buy several choice
books now for what one used to
cost, and in our stock you can find
books suitable for every age, class
and condition. Our stock has been
fully doubled for the holiday sea-
son and includes all the latest edi-
tions of all standard authors, he
sides large variety of Juvenile and
gift books. All the latest $3.50
copyright books at 81. Is. All other
books at less than publishers
prices. No one underseils Us on
books. You like to look at books,
we know; come in.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
Cigars

If you can't reform him, see to it
at least that he smokes good cigars.
We have fine goods put up in boxes
of % for the holidays. You can
rely on the quality of the cigars
we offer you. They are brands that
the most critical smokers in town
lave passed judgment on. soc and
81 per box. Cigar iChestsl keep
cigars moist and fresh, 50 to SO.
Larger boxes if you want them.