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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-05

have always done what they could for
the party, for the party's sake.
Governor Jackson came forward in
'87 when things looked very squally for
Democracy. contributed with lavish lib
erality, and carried the State, where it
is exceedingly doubtful, if any other
man could.
Governor Smith won the Eastern
Shore back from the Republicans after
the crash of the middle nineties, and
spent with the same lavishness that
characterized Governor Jackson's cam
paign in 'S7, and won the State back in
'99 where with any other man defeat
would have been certain.
These gentlemen were both liberal
when their interests were at stake, but
they have also been liberal when they
were not. and the financial hackers of
the party for years, when no one else
would do anything at all for it, were
these two men.
Mr.. Rayner at the election just closed
declined positively to spend one cent in
the State of Maryland outside of Balti.
more. as he declined to speak in any
section whereby so doing, he might IN
any way help the election of men favor
able to Governor Smith.
Most good party men realize that to
elect Mr.. Rayner at this time spells q
Democratic wreck in the next campaign.
In Baltimore city the pledged delegates
are indignant at the manner in which
their pledges were obtained. There is
little, if any. real sincerity behind the
Rayner noise.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-05
A Crystal Anniversary.

MrAandfMrs. William B. Blades, we'll
knownN the people of Worcester coun-
ty, beifA natives of Bishopville, have
just felebyated their crystal wedding
anniversary at their home in New Bern,
N. c.. the event was one which had
been looked forward to by the best So
ciety of that city for several weeks, as
Mr.. and Mrs. Blades are very popular
people.
A feature of the event was the OPEN
ing to the public of the handsome home
of Mr. Blades. One of the New Bern
papers has this to say about it:
The elegant reception which was held
at the home of Mr.. W. B. Blades last
evening, gives an increased interest in
the beautiful new residence which he
has recently occupied. The house will
easily bear comparison with any frame
constructed residence of the State, and
it is piece of architecture in which the
citizens may we'll take pride.
Colonial in structure, in tones of vel
low and white. the building is artistic
and interesting without, and pervaded
by an air of harmony and comfort with
in.
The spacious rooms were thronged
with a brilliant assembly of New Bern
society people whose privilege it was to
congratulate this fortunate couple on
this doubly auspicious occasion.
The host and hostess. with lavish hos
pitality. omitted nothing that could add
to the pleasure of their guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blades received in the
parlor, and were the recipients of many
compliments snd congratulations, as
we'll as numerous pieces of beautiful
cut glass. by which friends attested
the esteem which they are held in this
city.
Mrs Blades, in white crepe de chine,
over white silk, pearl trimmings, was
lovely. smiling and atfable.
The dining room was vision of beau
ty with old oak wainscoting and tapes
try. The centre table was crossed in
sections by white ribbon; crystal can
delabra, BRIDES roses and maiden hair
ferns made an exquisite green and white
decoration.
The ices and creams were marveis of
skillful manipulation. Orange Ice brick
inlaid with vanilla cream hearts, in
which were bedded pistacio cream stars
is sample.
The receiving party were specially
honored by having cream with the ini-
tials 80. B " frozen in blocks while one
unique design was reserved for the host
and hostess.
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The Fight For 9be Senate.

Mr.. Rayner's Claim Is Based on Oratorical
* Abfity.-Gov. Smiths on FnbHc Serbices to
the Sate
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
Natural Cause for Alarm.

Chief Justice ]. M. Fitzsimmons OF
the New York city court told n good
story recently of his experiences in
the oil regions many years ago. They
we're working hard for STRIKE" and
boring night and day. and. as the
evenings were cold. fre was built.
One night vein was struck from
which the gas rushed to q height of
over hundred feet. and q stream of
fire shot into the air. The foreman.
Tim McCarty. rushed to the door with
n yell. Get up. get up, Fitzsimmons.
We've broke through into hell"
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
Mrs. Meekton Was Ready.

Henrietta" said Mr.. Meekton.
did you hear that lecture in which it
was stated that the fact that Adam
arrived on earth before Eve indicated
that men should assume certain
precedence over women?" Il did"
was the somewhat icy reply. isn't
1t absurd? 1t simply shows that Adam
was expected to get the garden in
shape for Ewes comfort, Just as the
modern man gets up in the morning
and lights the fire."-Washington
Star
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
STRONGEST MAN LIVING.
Gets More Than One Hundred Dollars
Day In London


A strong man has appeared In Lon.
don who, it is said. is the strongest
man the world has ever seen, as far
as all records go. He is drawing $3.50
a week and is booked solid in London
for year.
The strong man is Russian. twen-
ty-four years old, and five feet eight
inches in height, with weight of 21O
pounds, by name George Hacken-
schmidt. He can take two fifty-six-
pound dumbbells in either hand and
turn ten forward or backward somer-
saults, alighting each time in the
same place, covered by a handker-
chief He can take twenty-eight-
pound dumbbell in either hand and
jump his height. In wrestling match
with heavyweight policeman in Lon
don he lifted the officer by the ankle
and held the squirming piece of hu-
manity at arms length, bowed and
thus carried the man off the stage
But what would one not expect to
hear about man who has normal
chest of fifty-four inches?
He is monstrosity of muscle who
lifts 350-pound dumbbell with COM
parative ease and throws it from one
arm to the other. This young man
was educated for the priesthood and
speaks five languages.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
Modern ScarecroWs.

So many cases Of troublesome short
circuiting of electric wires have oc-
CURED recently by owls. crows,
hawks, eagles, ETC., lighting on the
wires that the Electrical Review sug-
gests the expedient of putting scare
crows on the tops of the poles. The
electrical inventors have found ways
to head off most of the technical trou-
bles of electric distribution, but these
pranks of animals are more difficult
to prevent. When a bird or cat makes
wires it is instantly cremated by the
current, but this is small satisfaction
for the damage and scafe at the cen
t-al station that this sudden short cir
cult causes.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
HOW He SHOWED JUDGMENT.
Successful Man Realized Inability to
Make Accurate Forecast


This from man of success: my,
business requires rs much decision as
picking winners on a racetrack or
buying stocks in Wall street mean
that judgment is required. l have to
figure out in my own mind in my own
way what to do in order to accom-
plish certain purpose. Long ago l
recognized fully that only z per cent
of the human race is successful in
following it's own judgment. Just
think Out of 100 good men, of aver.
age brains, SO go wrong in following
their Judgment and Z go right. Well,
l agreed with myself that l should be
one of the SO, so. after diligently
working out plan of action and cast
ing my vote one way, 1 always did
the opposite. If l figure out to-day
that steel is going down l buy some
of it, coppering my judgment. In that
way have achieved success that to
some may seem marvellous. I am COM
2limented on my judgment whereas
in truth l am coppering myself every
moment of my life" That's where he
shows judgment.-New York Press.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
Worship of the Bear.

The curious "hairy Anus" of north
ern Japan hold the bear in extreme
sanctity. They catch the bear young
and bring him up on milk, nurse be-
ing deputed to him. Then he is trans
ferred to a cage, and when he is old
enough to be slain, on the day of sac
rifice the whole village turns out
armed with bows and arrows, the
cage is opened and every one strives
to send home the fatal shaft. The
chief prays the bear to pardon the vio-
lence done him, requests benefits from
the now deified carcass and presents
offerings. They then behead and skin
the bear and begin an orgy which
lasts several days.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
A LITTLE. TOO PREVIOUS.
Boys Parting Shot at the Professor
Was lll-Timed.

In public school in the northwest
section it is the custom for the super
vising principal to receive Good
morning" and Good afternoon" from
the pupils on entering and leaving the
school. 1t was rather 'repulsive for
one boy, who evaded the custom as
often as possible. One Friday after
noon he saluted the principal with
the startling farewell, go to the dew
IL, professor" and ran out of the
school. The professor became very
angry over the affair, and thought
over several plans of punishment to
mete out on the following Monday
morning. Monday morning came, and
with it the boy, who sat on bench
outside the class room. When the
professor appeared, he began to cry,
and loudly explained: "Oh, profess
or. don't expel me; we were going to
move away from here on Friday, and
now We amt" 1t is needless to say
he was not expelled.-Philadelphia
Ledger.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
HE HAD USED MORE.
Soldier Explains Lack of Soap to Dis
comfited Sergeant.

comfited Sergeant.
1t was kit inspection, and the diff
ferent companies of the battalion were
standing with their kits on the ground
in front of them. The jor
was making the examination, when
his eagle eye detected the absence of
soap in the kit of Private Finn, and
he demanded what excuse the man
had to give.
"Plaze. sorr, it's all used" said
Finn.
"Used!" shouted the sergeant-ma-
jor. why, the first cake of soap l
had served me for my kit lasted me
three years, while you are not year
in the ranks yet. How do you account
for that?"
Films eye had the faintest suspi-
cion of twinkle, as he replied:
"Plaze, sOrr, l wash every day."
And the sergeant-major walked on,
while the entire company grinned.-
London Tit-Bits.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
Crown Own. Valuable Lands.

Among the great ground landlords
in London the crown is one of the
greatest, owning properties in various
parts of the capital yielding in ground
rents 9460,000 per annum. Fifteen
years ago the estates produced 9250..
900 only; but many leases have fallen
in within that time. and the increased
rents have been exacted for renewal
fines or for new leases. The Carlton
hotel is striking instance OF the in.
creased value of ground in London
Formerly the site on which the hotel
stands was held for the crown for a
ground rent OF 9763 per annum; now
s. 200 yearly has to be paid.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
Prof. Mommsen a Philosopher.

Prof. Mommsen, the German his
torian, whose flowing white locks
caught FIRE at a gas get in his library
few days ago. is IS years old, but
has lost little of his physical and none
OF his mental activity. Twenty years
ago he was almost cremated when the
valuable library in his house at Char.
lottenburg was destroyed by fire. In
the more recent accident his face was
somewhat scorcLed and the professor
remarked whimsically: 1T is all over
with my beauty"
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
Religious Zeal Too Strong.

John Newdick, citizen of Kokomo
Ind. is of strongly religious turn.
but Mrs. Newdick is trif1e unregen-
crate. The other evening John an
nounced family prayers, but at that
moment 1t was inconvenient for his
wife to attend, as her hands were "in
the dough-" John was already on his
knees, but he arose and thrashed his
irreligious spouse, after which he
concluded his devotional exercises
with all due reverence. Mrs. NewdiclS
had him up before a magistrate next
morning and mis- excess Of zeal cost
him $25 and costs.-Exchange
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
Strawberries Grown by Gas.

The remarkable gas "electroid," for
which its inventor, Prof.. .Rychnowski,
claims that it can be condensed into
greenish-blue balls, which are elastic
like India rubber, would apparently
be the very thing for automobile tires.
would, therefore. be unnecessary at
night, while in its genial rays vegeta-
ton sprouts surprisingly. To run
through country lanes in winter. leav.
ing ripe strawberries on the banks in
ones wake. would be pleasing ex-
perience. The automobilist would be
welcome everywhere.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
Certainly Not.

When you see young man sitting
In drawing room with the ugliest f.
year-old boy that ever frightened him
self in a mirror clambering over his
knees. jerking his necktie out of
place, ruffiing his shirt-front, pulling
his hair. kicking his shins, feeling in
all his pockets for coppers, while the
unresisting victim smiles all the time
like the cover of a comic paper. you
may safely say that the bowling boy
has sister who is in a room not
twenty feet away, and that the young
man doesn't come there just for the
fun of playing with her brother.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
Rat Killer.

Prof. Koch of Germany has discov.
cred a successful method for the de.
struction OF rats which frequent the
holds OF ships. An experiment has
been conducted on board the Bulgaria
at Hamburg. The rats were placed in
cages In the hold. An apparatus was
then used to I'LL the hold OF the ship
with gaseous substance. When this
was concluded the cages were brought
on deck. and all the rats were found
to be dead. The new systern will In
future be used in the German navy
andon the big0ermau steamship lines.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
@1oo Reward a1an.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
hearn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu-
tional disease, requires a constitutional treat
ment- Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease. and giving the pat ent
strength by building up the constitution and
prietors have so much faith in it's curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails to cure Send for list OF
Testimonials
Address F. ]. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo, @.
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
Better Than the Locomotive.

Passing the Academy of Music one
matinee day, l met a friend coming
out. what is the matter" asked:
play bad?" NO" he replied, but 1t
is too hot In there; the house is liter
ally packed with women. You see.
it's the name-'Ninety and Nine'-that
catches them. They fancy that the
admission has been marked down
from n dollar and can't resist the bar
gain. New York Times.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
VERY UGLY WHEN DRUNK.
Qualification Not Absolutely Essential
to Minister. -.

to Minister. .
A preacher in Topeka. Kan, tells
this story relative to another member
OF "the CLOTH" and inferentially the
tale must be true:
"a church at Anadarko was consid-
ering the merits of a pastor who had
applied for the pastorate. The deac-
ons had been told that lawyer of the
town had known the pastor intimate
ly. They went to him and asked for
statement of the qualifications of
the candidate. Yes, l know Brother
very we'll, said the lawyer. 4
went to college with him, and l at
tended his church after he entered
the ministry. He is scholarly, able
and eloquent and l am sure you will
like him The deacons thanked the
lawyer and were going away when he
called to them in consequence of an
afterthought 4 don't know as it
makes any difference, said he apollo
getically, but perhaps l should tell
you that he's as uglyas HI when
he's. drunk
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

In later letter she says: Il am only
too thankful to you for your kind advice
and for the good health that am enjoying
wholly from the use of your Peruna. Have
been out to the Yellow Stone National
Park and many other places of the west.
and shall always thank you for your gen.
erosity. Mrs. F. Z. Little.
If you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna.
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will be
pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman. President of Tho
Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus. Ohio.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
Very peIIcate,v Put.

II casnot live without you." ne
urged. do you know" she returned,
thoughtfully. Il am very fond OF ex.
periments." Experiments" "Yes.
So. just as an experiment, suppose
you try 1t and see. l do not want to
fiatter you. but have sufficient con.
fidence in you to believe you will snc.
ceed." Thus 1t was demonstrated to
him how delicately a thing may be
put.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
A VENERABLE PASTOR
.5r . CURED BY PE-RU-NA.

operation on all the mucous membranes Of
the body. .--.-..-.-........ ....s...,-...
One bottle will convince any one. Once
used and Peruna becomes lifelong stand
by with old and young"
Mr.. Samuel Saunders of Blythedale,
Mo-, writes: My disease was catarrh of
the urethra and bladder. got a bottle of
pe-ru.na and began taking it, and in a few
Gays ! was relieved and could sleep and
rest all night. think that Pe-ru-na is a
valuable remedy. l had tried other very
highly recommended medicines. but they
did me no good My physician told me
that could not expect to be cured of my
trouble, as was getting to be an old man
lS7 yearsl. feel very thankful for what
Pe-ru-na has done for me- -
In later letter Mr.. Saunders says:
am still OF the same mind with regard
to your Fe-ru-na medicine"
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
Bathinu the Babv.

Young mothers naturally feel anxious
about the baby's bath. 1t is best to be-
gin at six weeks to put the little one in
water. first folding soft towel in the
bottom of the basin. Use only Ivory
Soap, as many of the highly colored and
perfumed soaps are very injurious to the
tender skin of an infant. E. r. Parker.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

Before the wedding be called me
Duckie and now he calls me an old hen.
you were a goose to marry a man that
called you such fowl Names"
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
Pe-ru.na is a Catarrhal Tonic
Especially Adapted to the De.
Clining Powers OF Old Age.
The Oldest Man in Anne RIGA Attribute
His Long Life and Good Health
to Pe.ru.ra.

Mr.. Isaac Brock, of McLennan county.
Texas. has attained the great age of 1i4
years. He is an ardent friend OF Peruna
and speaks of it in the following terms.
Mr.. Brock says:
After man has lived in the world as
long as have he ought to have found out
a great many things by experience. 1
think have done so.
One of the things I have found out to
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

Around the World in Seven Months.
Seven months and half was the
time taken in travelling round the
world by a picture post card which
has just been delivered to its sender
at Berlin.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

my entire satisfaction
is the proper remedy
for ailments due di-
rectly to the effects of
the climate.
For ia years I
have withstood the
changeable climate of
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
A TRAVELLER
AT SEvENTY.QNE
YEARS OF AGE.

y hfzek
also cough. Now my cough is all gone.
and all the distressing symptoms of ca
tarrh of the stomach and bowels have dis
appeared. will recommend it to all as a
rare remedy. 1 am so well I am con-
templating a trip to Yellow Stone Park
this coming season. How is that for one
II wears old ."
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
Strong and Vigorous at the Age Of
Eighty.eight.

years Put much effected but that could hold
troubled
commenced kakirg Peruna
Peruna
j. - '' >''
Mrs F. E. Little Toona ILL., later
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

"Is this the cracked wheat. Jane?" 81
dun know. mum. / amt looked at 1t or
touched 1t. an IL it's cracked 1t wuz
cracked afore I come here"
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

m e dicine for
chronic catarrh of
the stomach and
bowels. l have
been troubled Sc
verely with it for
over n year and
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

Let the other powers say what they
will. the Gar is evidently prepared 10
do a Russian business in Manchuria
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

It's because of their true merit that
SO many smokers prefer Baxter's Bull
head scent cigar.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

Have you heard the news Laura is
engaged to Mr.. Post" We'll. l hope
she'll find him q good man to tie to-
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

The Knight-Campbell Music Company
Is one of the largest music concerns in
the West. and report trade good in their
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

Her Admirer-Does your sister keep her
birthdays still? Little Bessie-I should
say she did. She never mentions 'em.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

Bullhead scent cigar. II you have
smoked one you know how good they
are. II you have not. try one.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

Ono of the best names we know of
for a newspaper is THE Umbrella"
Everybody will take 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

Teacher-Now. boys. what animal sup
plies you with shoes and gives you meat
to eat Small boy-Me father.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething. softens the gums reduces
aa;umston, alays pain, cures wind coc. 25c bottle
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

Little Willie (proudly)-My pa knows a
few things. Little Bob (contemptuously)
-Ho! My pa knows fewer things than
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19
A New Man at 7Q.

Major Frank O'Mahoney. West Side,
Hannibal, Mo-, writes:
Il am professionally newspaper cor
respondent. now 7o years old. have
watched the growing power of the Peruna
plant from its incipiency in the little log
cabin, through its gradations of success up
to its present establishment in Columbus,
Ohio. and conclude that merit brings its
full reward.
Up to few years ago felt no need to
test its medicinal potency. but lately when
my system needed it, your Peruna relieved
me of many catarrhal troubles. Some two
years ago weighed 21O pounds. but fell
away down to 16S pounds. and besides loss
of flesh was subject to stomach troubles,
indigestion. loss of appetite. insomnia,
night sweats, and foreboding of getting
my entire system out of order. During
some months 1 gave Peruna a fair trial,
and it rejuvenated my whole system. feel
thankful therefore, for although 79 years
old feel like young man. Major Frank
O'Mahoney.
In old age the mucous membrane be-
come thickened and partly lose their function
This leads to partial loss of hearing,
smell and taste. as well as digestive dis
turbances.
Peruna corrects all this by its specific
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

II smoking interferes with your work,
.quit working"-and smoke Baxter's
Bullhead-5-cent cigar.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-19

Stops the Cough and
Works On the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25<