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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28
This HGHIE1H BIRTHDAY. THE F|REMENS PARADE.
Gallant Fire Fighters Make
Good Showing in Parade
on Washington's Birthday.
The Festival Was a Finan-

The Festival Was Finan-
cial Success.
Washington birthday was celebrated
In snSw Yin Monday. by parade un-
der thu Management of the Fire Depart.
menT William G. Kerbin. President
of Vie Wire Department, rode at the
head of the parade on spirited horse,
and following him came Mayor Will
liam ID. Corddry in a run a bout, be-
hind handsome pair. The members
of the City Council came next. in the
drag of A D. Irwin. Esq. President of
the Council. Charles Corddry. Chief of
the Fire Department. rode in his official
wagon, and was followed by the other
members of the Department in their
various official positions. Music was
furnished by the Chincoteague band,
and the rear of the procession was made
up of knights and clowns on horseback,
and of carts, wagons, and automobiles.
A large number of people were congo
grated on the streets, and all We're
generous In their praise of the brave
firemen. The paraders. also, came in
for their share of the attention of the
spectators, and many good natured
gibes were flung at them from the
crowd as they passed After having pa
raded through the principal streets, the
procession was halted in front of the
Court House, and the judges. Messrs.
.. ID. Collins, r. ID. Jones. and j. W.
Station, rendered their decision. The
award of prizes was as follows: Best
costume, awarded to Oscar Coulbourn,
who represented courtier of the period
of Henry VIII: second best, to Edward
Boehm, Jr
The first and second prizes for best
comic costumes We're awarded respec.
lively to Purnell Parsons, and Herman
Lewis, each of whom entered an
automobile of unique and wonderful
observation-disclosures propelled by horsei
power from the rear, the other by l40i
pound man power. ingeniously cOy{
cealed. In the evening a blaze NA
started on the vacant lot between the|
Court House and the Presbyterian
Church, and the shrill scream of the
whistle of the engine house. was the
signal for an exhibition drill. The fire
men demonstrated their ability to
handle the fire. and the flames were
quickly extinguished.
A festival was held in the evening
the proceeds of which amounted to
about $50. Our citizens should Justly
feel proud of the effective fire depart.
ment which we have in our town. and
as the members are all volunteers and
serve without pay. we should give them
our hearty encouragement and support
Through the columns of the MESSENGER
the firemen desire to thank all who
! helped to make their parade success.
and especially the ladies who had charge
of. and assisted at the festival. Some
glasses and ice cream saucers are miss
ing. and anyone having same. will
please return to the store of McAllen
Bros.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28
WESLEY.

Mr. and Mrs. W. +. Timmons visited
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Purnell of Berlin, last Sunday We
areWery glad TO learn that Mr. Purnell
is sdme improved in health
Miss Annie Johnson left last Tuesday
for an extended visit to her sister, Mrs.
Wilgus at Roxana. Del
Miss May Selby gave a taffy pulling
last week which was much enjoyed by
all present.
Miss Viola Riley returnad Monday to
resume her school duties, after plea
SAINT visit TO her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
John Fl. Riley.
We are glad 10 report Mr. Joseph
Leonard convalescent
Master Johnny Smack has returned
home from visit to his uncle, Mr..
Sidney Smack at Box Iron.
Our school is in a fourishing condi-
ton, having the largest attendance that
has been known for years.
We are glad to report Nr. Joshua
Shockley slightly improved.
Mr. and Mrs. o. w. Wilgus. OF
Roxana, visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Johnson last week.
Quite number of our people attended
the parade i'll Snow Hill. MOnday.A
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28
Mr.. Hugh Sanders Stevenson
and Relatives, with Num-
erous Friends, Celebrates
the Completion of His Four
Score Years.

vMr. Hugh Sanders Stevenson. one of
tbe oldest and most respected citizens
of Snow Hill, celebrated his eightieth
birthday last Wednesday. In the even
ing the Stevenson homestead. one of
the finest old colonial residences of the
town, was handsomely illuminated and
decorated in honor of the event, and MIR.
Stevenson, assisted by his charming
daughters, Misses Annie. Maggie and
Nellie. and son Charles, received hun
dreds of friends and old adquaintances
The dining room table was handsomely
decorated and in the centre of it was a
large iced birthday cake on which were
burning so little red candles. one for
each year our old friend has sojourned
on this mundane sphere.
Ices, cake. confe;tions and coffee
were served abundantly to the many
callers and the guests enjoyed the occa-
sion very much. Mr. David Stevenson.
of Philadelphia. brother of our old
friend and who is three years his Junior,
was here to attend the celebration. as
was also his nephew. Mr.. Riley NJ. Stew
enson and his wife, of Pocomoke City.
AS Mr.. Stevenson seated himself AT
breakfast on the morning of his birth
day he found under his plate eighty
bright silver dollars. the gift of his son
Charles. He was also the recipient of
many other tokens of esteem from ad
miring friends Mr. and Mrs. Nj. V.
Owrey gave pleasant surprise in the
shape of an illuminated copy of Burn
"Auld Lang Syne." the product of the
MESSENGER office.
Mr.. Stevenson life is not only well
and favorably known to the people of
our town, but readers of the MESSENGER
had the pleasure not long ago of reading
an extended sketch of him. We wish
him many more years of life aud happi-
ness.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28
Resolutions of Respect.

AS it has pleased Almighty God to
take from our midst our beloved brothe err
S. G.. Bunting member of Worcester
Lodge No. - |. o. o. +, we there
fore mourn the loss of our dear brother,
who has been true to his Lodge and
family.
ResoIred: That copy of these reso-
luton be presented to the widow and
also put on the minutes of our Lodge.
G. w. CRoPPER,
+. NJ. MOORE,
+. B. MCCABE,
Committee.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28
ROSTONVILLE.

The pupils of our school have been
quite busy the past week taking their
examinations for the winter term.
Misses Nan and Ruth Rayne. of Wei
bourne, spent IA part of last week at the
home of Mr.. Lloyd Trader.
Mrs. Josephine Landing and daugh-
ter. Miss Bessie, spent Sunday afternoon
at the home of Mr.. J. p Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Tarr spent Sun.
day at the home of Mr.. George How
ard.
Mr. w. J. Boston aud family spent
Saturday evening at the hone of Mr.. E.
S. Landing.
Mr. John Redden and family spent
Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. J. J. Boston.
Miss Ethel L. Redden spent Saturday
and Sunday at the home of her parents
near Glrdletree.
Miss Goldie Outen visited friends
near New Church the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Landing spent
Monday with friends in Pocomoke.
Mr.. Raymond Boston and sister. Miss
Hattie, spent Tuesday at Stockton.
MIR. Stephen Payne. of Virginia. spent
the past week at the home of his uncle.
Mr.. w. L. Boston.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28
w. L. PURN ELL,
Trust those who have tried.
Washington ST.. Snow Hill. Md.

Trust those who have tried.
| suffered from catarrh of the worst
kind and never hoped for cure. but Ely's
Cream Balm seems to do even that
Oscar Ostrom, A. Warren Ave, Chicago,
Ill
suffered from catarrh; it got so bad
| could not work; / used Ely's Cream
Balm and am entirely we'll "A. @.
Clarke. 34l Shawmut Ave, Boston,
Mass.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at 30 cents
or mailed by Ely Brothers. 5G Warren
ST., New York.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28

Foley's Honey and Tar is best for
whooping cough, contains no opiates.
and cures quickly Careful mothers
keep it in the house. For sale by p. ID.
Cottingham & Co., Snow Hill. Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28

Mothers can safely give Foley's Honey
and Tar to their children for coughs
and colds, for it contains no opiates or
other poisons. For sale by p. ID. Cot
tingham q Co, Snow Hill, Md
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28

When yon feel blue and that every
thing goes wrong, take dos Of Cham.
berlaln's Stomach and Liver Tablets
They will cleanse and invig rate your
stomach. regulate your boy Is, give
You "a relish for your food and make
YOU feel that in this old world Is good
place to live. For sale by P. ID. Cot
tingham & Co., Snow Hill. Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28

Local notices IN these columns are
charged for at The rate Of 10 cents line
for erery insertion. II matters not 'chot
others charge. We regulate oar o'cn
prices according 10 NE fair rorth Of his
journal as an ADVERTISING mcdiwm
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28
THE
Best Thing in Town
PURNELl'S
IO-CENT COUNTER

Here are the greatest bargains ever
offered in Snow Hill. Call and see for
yourself. All new goods Look at
this;
Dust Pans. .....................IO cents
Frying Pans - ..... 10
Comb and Brush Holders 10
Glass Syrup Cups ..........l0
Glass Sugar Dishes 10
Butter Dishes .... 10
Galvanized Wash Basins 10
Silver Finished Walters 10
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Cake Tins LARGE lO
Vases OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10
Flower Sitter U5 cent size) 10
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Lamps .......... 10
Fine China Plates. decorated 10
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Fine China Bowls ........l0
White Wash Brushes. ..- 10
Hatchets and Hammers. 10
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&c s2,c .&,c
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28

BY Telegraph!

indianapolis. Ind. Feb. %. 1908.
Editors MESSENGER,
Snow Hill, Maryland
Will arrive home "Wednesday with
two car loads of mules and horse.
III. +. HARMoNsoN, Berlin, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28

The best physic. "Once tried and
you will always use Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets" says VIM.
A Girard, Pease, Vt. These Tablets
are the most reliable cathartic in use
For sale by p ID. Cottingham q Co..
Snow Hill, Md -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-20
A Theory as to Fiction.

Friedrich Spielhaee in the Independent.
An epic production is perfect only when
it represents individuals in action. These
individuals, moreover, must be created aft
er the authors own image: and for the
reason that the author thus becomes free
of the need of employing abstract descrip-
tions, in order to make the actions of the
personages clear to himself or to others.
The actions speak from themselves with
eloquence and clarity.
In other words, novel to be good must
be self-confession. BY which / am not
be direct revelation of some individual
experience of the author, such is, for
instance, the Sorrows of Werther''' Ito
keep to epic productions already recognized
as enduring). which embodied the love that
Goethe was feeling for a married woman.
The subject matter may be this; but Oft
cner 1t will be what the writer feels re-
porating themselves in the actions of his
personages. The earthly mission of every
poet consists, in truth, in thus letting the
world pass. as ii were, through the me-
dunn of his SOUL as through a dye. In
the passage the personality which is his
very own separates itself from the person
alities of other men, which are different
out each and all of whom take on distinct
ness, vibrant life, fullness and completion
by reason of the sympathetic insight of the
genius that is transcribing them. II may
mute, while others act as Goethe's own
personality is mute Ia the short story In
verse, entitled Hermann and Dorothea. :"
But these other personalities, be quite sure
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-20
The Method of Rejection.

Philadelphia Record.
The unappreciated poet was talking. ut
used to be- he said, ''that the editor of
every magazine, weekly and newspaper
had printed rejection slip which came
back with unavailable matter. II set forth
in regular form that the rejection of
manuscript need not necessarily imply lack
of merit, etcetera, ad nauseam. / used to
keep all these printed slips, and inasmuch
as I've been sending stuff around for about
fifteen years l had about enough to paper
the walls of my den with, when all of
sudden, about two years ago, the printed
slips stopped coming. No. IL wasn't that
the product of my muse was receiving more
generous appreciation. Ii was simply that
editorial conditions have changed My
verses still come back, but instead of hav-
ing the printed rejection card inclosed there
is now typewriter letter from the ed
itor. with his signature at the bottom, ex-
pressing his regret that the manuscript
submitted, mentioning 1t by name, is not
exactly suited TO his present requirements,
and hoping To hear from the author again.
When first began to get these notes, adj
dressed to me personally. and bearing the
editors signature, / thought / was getting
on, and that my stuff was at least being
read. But / find that the changed
condition is entirely due to the general use
OF the typewriter. The editor who attaches
his signature TO the note of regret has per-
haps had no more personal knowledge of
the manuscript he is rejecting than the old
time editor who used to simply send it back
with printed Slip
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-20
Concerning Henley.
New York Tribune.

New York Tribune
The young author who likes wearily to
complain of Angle-Saxon decorum and to
praise Gallo vivacity has always impressed
us as n decidedly silly little person. But
there are occasions when even his impati-
ence with the ways of his countrymen seem
almost justifiable. Could there, for ex-
ample. be anything more ponderously alb
surd than the manner in which English
men, writing of the late William Ernest
Henley, allude to that article wherein, with
all possible friendliness, he told a few
home truths about his dead friend Steven
son and the latter's indiscreet admirers?
Everybody who knew Henley-with many
who never knew him-has been writing
about him. and nearly everybody gives u
doleful shake of the head over what Mr..
Sidney Low, to name only one out of sew
eral scores, calls the savage attack" 1t
was not an attack. Ii was not savage. 1t
was. merely rational protest against a
flood of twaddle. Ii was one of the best
things Henley ever wrote, and it Is prob
able that ii will prove in the long run to
have rendered a unique service to the men,
DRY of man who has been more persist
emily insulted and Inundated by so-called
friends than any other writer of his time.
The solemn pathos of Heniey's critics over
this episode would be disgusting if it were
not laughable.
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BIG GAME HUNTING.
CONCLUDED FROM PAGE 1. PART

CONCLUDED FROM PAGE 1, PART 81
rtxat. but went fast IN excitement that
thss all begged for halt and rest 1 had
all the feeling o. being put through
sarsage grinder. / fancy, that night. but
after good dinner OF fish, venison. etc.
was ready to go trolling down the sound.
The only white people for miles are the
mother. father and six children who live a
mile or so from where our camp was. The
government allows a school in this wilder
ness for every ten children. this man told
us, and the only way OF educating his fam
lily vas to have ten as soon as possible.
AN EXPLORING TRIP
The next day being Sunday "a, we
learned towards evening". we took the
launch and the whole party we're gone on
her all day exploring. First we went up
Rupert. an arm Of the sound ten miles long
with soul living on II. where the bows
did some prospecting and We had a merry
lunch i'm a most picturesque spot. Later
We made Coal Harbor. took on board two
men, surveyor ami his assistant. who
had come over the Handy bay trail, ana
landed them at the mine; returning to
camp we had done in all about forty-five
miles The woods about Marble creek are
not so thickly timbered as some, making
it much easier to get the deer. of which
there are great quantities Some mem
Der or members OF the party were hunt
ing every morning and evening, and sell
dom came in unsuccessful. There are
huge punches OF brake scattered about
here as though in jsrdlnieres. the ground is
covered with a thick soft moss. and there
are many five fingered and maiden hair
ferns Several members OF the party had
been all over the world. but declared they
had never seen q more beautiful place. We
were loath to leave after several DAYS
camping aud always think OF Marble creek
with enthusiasm.
The remaining few days before the boat
came in were spent exploring the few
places we had not seen and giving a fare
well glance at the old. One morning was
passed I'm prowling around Koskimo VII
lage. Going into their houses and looking
about, one comes across very rare old
things that they don't bring out, having an
idea that only the bright new ones will
sell. Inside many OF the houses are totem
poles OF good workmanship and great
value. could they be removed to a place of
exhibition. I succeeded In getting a picture
OF one I'm the only house In the village that
boasted a window. In this place. also. we
found a crayon portrait. oddly in contrast
TO It's surroundings. Over many OF the
doors are curious inscriptions and often
an arch carved like a totem. In front Of
ono house were wooden ravens, beautiful
" modelled. standing fully six feet tall
Over the "wallas' door We read Il Cali
licla gived away LOO blankets-no one beat
&C. Wallas Kaskimo chief a friend 10 ali
mankind" He gets his title Of Potlatch
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-20
September.

A purple veil of misty cloud
Yon distant hilltop doth enshroud,
While in the valley, far below.
The leaves begin TO burn anu glow,
With tints of orange and of red.
Foretelling Nature. dying. dead.
The air is made OF molten gold.
And filled with floating webs that hold
To shrubs and trees. and idly swing.
While through their silken meshes spring
Whole troops OF fairy thistle-down.
And elves from Dandelion town.
The roads lie slistening. cleaning, light.
With velvet dust OF powdery white.
And fade away In mellow hare
That blends from gold to cooler grays.
The drowsy bees buzz slowly by,
And drone contentment as they fly,
While lesser insects, everywhere.
With strident pipings ill the air.
Anon. from distant harvest Fields.
Where Earth her golden treasure yields.
Is borne the reaper's lusty song.
The scent OF ripened fruit Is strong.
And from the vineyard there escapes
The luscious smell OF sun-kissed grapes.
The days are summary and warm.
The nights are cool-Ah. what a charm
Is coupled with the first hearth FIRE,
And now our hearts yearn with desire
For unmberless September days
Before the Frost King blights and Stays!
New Albany, Ind. Harvey Peake
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-20
Literary Notes.

Justin Mccarthy, the novelist and his
torian, has recently been placed upon the
civil list of the British government to re-
ceive an annual pension of ESQ Gl,250.)
A private library which has not the i'm
press of the individuality of its owner, says
the Literary Collector. is not book lovers
library 1t is useless even to him, since
public libraries abound. The tyranny of in
dividuality in style is memorable in the
libraries in the books that the literary
collector gathers.
Jules Verne has at last decided to undergo
an operation for the removal of the cata-
racts from his eyes, which are gradually
making him blind. He will then be able
loves and to continue his record of writing
two novels a year. or late he has been die
tating, being unable to see to use q pen
The great 'populariZer of science enjoys
good bodily health and hopes to round out
a century.
A young woman writing TO the New York
Times sums up all that has been said about
the problem in Mr.. Aliens novel in three
sentences apt that they seem to make an
end OF argument: Let a man with secret
in his past keep ii to himself like hero
IL he keep himself to himself. But it is a
woman's right to know the past of the man
she marries-as much as IL Is his right to
know hers. Any other course is fraudulent
and gentlemen are not frauds
In recent description of Maeterlinck he
is said to resemble one of those mirthful
Fleminss seated at the bounteous tables
painted by Jordaens in his Dutch interiors"
But this, il seems, is only an outside ap-
pearance. There is an indefnable gravity,
elaboration and Effectiveness about him.
His eyes remain for long fixed and atten-
tive; his speech is hesitating; We feel that
his thoughts have not entire confidence in
1t. but prefer another, more docile and pa
tent interpreter-the pen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-20
Next week

Next Week:
"Fire-Walking in Japan by Lieut.. Col.
Andrew Haggard. d. S. o.
copyright In the United States of America
by D. 7. Pierce. All rights reservedJ
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-20
The Main Chance.

In review of Meredith Nichosons 1.-THE
Main Chance" the New York Independent
of last week catches the essence of the book
as perhaps no other reviewer has done. 1t
says: 1.-The author deserves credit for the
psychic wit with which he distinguishes be-
man like Wheaton, who Is apparently just
as good until the test comes. In no other
book OF the year has the point been made
with such tragic clearness that many men
are barred by some limitation of nature
from the nobler heights of manly conscious
ness. Wheaton lacked neither i'm honesty
nor sense, but he lacked the courage of
fancy, by which a man dares to become bet
ter than he really is. This is faculty Pc
cular to thoroughbreds like Rarido1.''
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-20

the author has met the originals Of some
where in the world
Herein lies the difference between the
best German fiction and French fiction.
German novel writer's. whether impressed
consciously or unconsciousiy by the exam
pie of Goethe. draw the characters of their
personages through their own being: where
as the writer's of Paris are content to let
their fancy play upon them and depend
upon dexterity In using language for tech
mic. In Germany a pious belief still OBJ
tains to the effect that inspiration shapes
its own perfection of form; the study of
technic is less absorbing than with the
French
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-20
Literary style.

ii. p Du Bots, in Literary Collector.
Some persons talk of Literary style" 1t
is an ingenious phrase. Other persons talk
of 1.-THE historical STYLE 1.-The scientific
STYLE" "the dramatic STYLE" These alleged
styles are only limitations OF successful
styles. Bossuet's funeral orations were, for
a long time, models which all preachers
followed. An equivalent of Bossuet made a
funeral grafton which, naturally, was not
in Bossuet's style, and evoked other imita-
tons.
Style is personal A writer may not
change his style more aptly than the color
of his eyes. But he may initiate other
styles, and cucumber the libraries with use
less books, if the vigilant literary collector
be irldulgent enough to accept them. But
his duty Is not to be indulgent