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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-02-13

VIM. ID. Corddry. Jr.. of Snow Hill.
and l. l.. Dirickson, Jr. of Berlin. in
surance agents, received ON Monday,
while the Baltimore fire was still raging
the following telegram from the Hart
ford Fire Insurance Co., which they
represent: Following the honorable
course pursued by the Hartford Fire
Insurance Company in all previous CON
flagrations. it is already adjusting and
paying Baltimore losses.
Among those who lost by the fire in
Baltimore. was Mr. Fred Townsend
who was here on visit to his father
His place of business was at II West
Fayette Street. Mr.. J. Edward White
was in Baltimore during the fire and
gives thrilling account of the scenes
witnessed by him. He was stopping
at the Rennert. and when the Union
Trust building caught on fire he went
to the hotel for his baggage. expecting
to see the fire spread to that section at
any time, but the wind swept it south
ward.
Every page of the MESSENGER this
week contains interesting reading. and
all are worthy of your careful perusal.
The second page contains a continue.
ton of the Baltimore fire story and
another page contains the sermon of
young DIR. Talmage, who bids fair to
soon become as great preacher as was
his father. We are now using much
better paper than formerly, and the
numerous improvements cannot but
meet with your hearty approval. What
ever you do. do not fail every week to
look at every page. as we intend to
make every one of them interesting
A unique open air wedding took
place in Snow Hill ut ten o'clock Tues
day morning. The contracting parties
were Mr.. Revell Taylor of near Temper
anceville, Va, and Mrs Cordelia Trader,
formerly of Virginia. but who has been
living in Baltimore since the death of
her first husband. The bride and groom
had been visiting Mr.. Chesser who lives
near Five Mile Branch. and concluding
to try matrimony together. they came
to Snow Hill, where the nuptial knot
was tied by Rev. a. Donovan. The
couple drove up to the Methodist Prot
estant Parsonage and the only prepara-
ton that was made for the event was to
procure the license, engage the preacher,
provide witnesses, and strike the car
riage top. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Mr.. Donovan standing bare
headed ON the sidewalk, and was wit.
messed by several officials from the Court
House windows. The groom was a wild
over about fifty years of age. and the
bride widow of forty. After the cere-
mony the happy couple proceeded rejoic-
ing on their way to old Virginia.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-02-13
CAMPBELL.

Miss Ada Hall has returned home af-
ter spending some time with friends at
New Hope
Mrs. Jerry Campbell and children, of
Berlin. visited Mr. and Mrs. William
Hudson, the first of the week.
Messrs. JOSIAH and Vanie Cambell,
and Mrs. Jennie Drummond, of Viii
mington. are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Is.ah Campbell.
Quite number of our young people
attended the hop at Whaleyville last
Friday night.
Mrs. Joshua Ryan spent part of the
week in Salisbury shopping.
We have very full school which is
progressing finely. under the instruction
of Miss Maggie N, Davis. of whaley-
Vile.
MIR. Thomas Gray. of Berlin, is fire.
quent visitor to our town.
Mr. Handy Murray is quite sick with
the Grip at this time.
There will be festival held here in
the school house February 18th and 18th
for the benefit Of the school. All are
cordially invited to attend
Mr. and Mrs VIM Hudson gave a
party Tuesday night in honor of the
third birthday of their little daughter.
Among those present were. Misses Liz
zie Murray. Lima Hudson, Maggie Davis,
Jennie Williams, Ella Hastings, Blanch
McCabe, Della Ryan. Nettie Ryan, Ada
and Mary Hall, May and Eva Floyd,
Ethel Campbell. Lillian Hudson. Alice
Collins. Mamie Hudson and Essie Camp
bell; Messrs. Horace and Orlando Hast
ings. Bayard Cooper and Horace Fooks.
of Whaleyville. Ralph Williams, Gland
Ryan, John and Curtis Murray. Jimmie
Hudson. Severn. Murray, Chas Wi liams,
Thomas Mitchell. Charles Hickman,
Medford Timmons, James and Charles
Hall. Ernest Holloway. Harb Esham,
Lloyd Williams. John Duncan, Herman
Campbell. James Gault and others Re
freshments were served at 10 o'clock
Alice received many useful and orna-
mental presents. All reported IA nice
time.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-02-13
Trader--IngerSOll.

The home of Mr. and Mrs Edward
Trader at Melbourne was the scene of a
quiet but very pretty wedding ON We'd
nesday evening. February Sd, the
contracting parties being their daughter.
Miss Jennie, and Mr.. Ernest Ingers III, of
Stockton. The ceremony was per
formed by Rey. Miller, of Stockton. in
his usual impressive manner. The bride
was attired ip very becoming suit of
brown with white trimmings. the groom
wore the conventional black The
wedding march from Lohengrin, was
rendered by Mrs. Charles Silverthorn.
The presents Were numerous and
handsome. Mr.. and Mrs. Ingersoll,
will reside at Stockton where he is en-
gagged in merchandising. We wish them
long and happy married life.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-02-13
GIRDLETREE.

The Ladies' Aid Society OF the NJ. E.
Church will hold Pie Social at the par
sonage ON the twenty-second of Febru-
airy. All members aud friends of other
churches are invited.
Miss Ada Smack, of Stockton. was a
very welcome visitor at the home of Mr..
John Scarborough this week
We are sorry to report Miss Ollie NJ
Jones very sick at this time. We wish
her speedy recovery.
Mr.. w. G. Bromley make business
trip to Pocomoke City Saturday.
Little Olan Jones is very i'll with the
grippe; we hope to see him out soon.
Mrs. A. W. Webb and son. Clayton.
spent Tuesday with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. John II. Callahan. near Kiej
Grange.
A little girl made her appearance at
the home of\Nr. and Mrs. Claude Riley
on Friday. Thelittle lady has our best
wishes f9ra long and happy life.
Mrs. Clayton T. Richardson. of Chin
colleague. was welcome visitor in town
a part of this week.
Miss Lola NJ Bennett. of Stockton,
spent Saturday and Sunday with her
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs George Tarr's home was
made bright last Friday night by the
appearance Ola nice little boy. We wish
the little fellow bright future.
Mrs. Moses Hudson. Jr.. and Mrs.
Frank Hudson made business trip to
Pocomoke City. Tuesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-02-13
BERLIN.

Mrs John Rayne visited her friend,
Mrs VIM Z. Cluff. in Snow Hill. this
week
Miss Lizzie Tilghman left Monday
morning for Philadelphia to purchase
new goods. She returned home Friday
night with full line, and is now ready
to show them to you.
Miss Roselle Handy left Tuesday TO
visit friends in Philadelphia and New
Jersey
Miss Della Hudson, who has been very
sick for some time. died Wednesday
evening, February 10th.
Miss Laws. of Parsonsburg. was the
guest last week of her brother, Mr.. Will
liam Laws.
The young people of the Methodist
Episcopal Church had masquerade
surprise party at Mr.. G. w. Purnell's
Wednesday evening. Some of their
costumes were very amusing. and they
all had good oldfashioned evening.
Mr.. Alfred Townsend, who had been
i'll long time with consumption. died
Wednesday night of this week. His re-
mains were taken to New Hope and his
funeral was held at Powellsville Church.
Funeral directors, Wise & Burbage.
Miss Rose Clayville was the guest of
Miss Lucie Smith Wednesday, Miss
Roses old friends are always glad to
see her in Berlin
Providence permitting. there will be
preaching at the Presbyterian Church
tomorrow morning and evening. Y.
P. NJ. at quarter of seven. Leader, Mr..
Ara Burbage.
Mrs. Belle Burbage. of WillaIds, has
been visiting friends and relatives in
town this week.
Miss Eva Powell. of Snow Hill. was
here few days this week to visit her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Powell.
Mr.. and Mrs. W D. Longwell. of
Philadelphia, came Tuesday and are
stopping at the Atlantic Hotel. and at
tending to the farm he has purchased
few miles from Berlin. He intends
erecting handsome building on it. We
are glad to welcome them.
Miss Beulah Purnell gave party Fri
day evening in honor of her thirteenth
birthday.
Mrs. 7. I. Savage left Wednesday af-
ternoon for Philadelphia to visit her
friend. Mrs. G. B. Langdon. and her
daughter. Miss Rydie.
Mrs. Fred. Rulings went to Whining
ton last Saturday, and returned Mon
day with the remains of her sister, Mrs
Josiah Campbell. who had been ill with
consumption for some time.
Mrs. Joe Hollins left Monday for
Baltimore to visit friends and relatives
Mr. and Mrs R. D. Jones and little
daughter. Emily. of Snow Hill. came
last Saturday to visit their mother, Mrs.
Sarah Franklin.
Mrs. Nettie Trader left to-day for
Chincoteague to visit her sister, Mrs.
Robert Keas
We were glad to see Mrs. Ann Brat
ten on the street again after her sick
ness. Her daughter. Miss Annie. came
home from Philadelphia to attend her
during her sickness.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-02-13
When You Have a Cold.

The first action when you have a cold
should be to relieve the lungs. This is
best accomplished by the free use of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. This
Remedy liquefies the tough mucus and
causes its expulsion from the air cells of
the lungs, produces a free expectora-
ton, and opens the secretions. A com
plete cure soon follows. This Remedy
will cure a severe cold IN less time than
any other treatment and it leaves the
system IN a natural and healthy condi.
ton. 1t counteracts any tendency
toward pneumonia. For sale by P. d.
Cottingham & Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-02-13
NEWARK.

Mrs. Martha Chopper, of Virginia,
visited relatives here part of last
week
Miss Lulie Dilworth is visiting Mr..
John Dilworth near this place.
Mr.. William Coffin, of Greenback.
vile. visited relatives here Monday.
\ baby boy made his appearance at
the home of MI, and Mrs. Harry Bowen
Sunday. May his stay be long and
happy.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs w. l.. p.
Bowen next Tuesday night.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-02-13
Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Cnequalled
for Consultation.

Mr.. y. r. Kane. prominent druggist
of Baxter Springs. Kansas says: Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
are. i'll my judgment. the most superior
preparation of anything in use today for
constipation. They are sure i'll action
and with no tendency to nauseate or
grippe" For sale by p d. Cottingham
& Co
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-02-13

Mothers can safely give Foley 5
Honey and Tar to their children for
coughs and colds. for it contains no
opiates or other poisons p. ID. Getting
ham q Co. Snow Hill. Lloyd & Blaine,
PocomOke.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-02-13

Winter coughs are apt to result in
consumption if neglected. They can be
soon broken up by using Foley's Honey
and Tar. p. ID. Cottingham & Co. Snow
Hill. Lloyd Il Blaine, Pocomoke.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-01
FOREIGN FLASHES

I.ondon-The report Of the Lord Esther COM
mission abolishes the post Of commander-in-
chief of the army.
Rome-America is expected to contribute $500.
900 to the Vatican this year. The estimated
expenses are $2,000,000.
London-The records Of Scotland Yard show
that 81, 900 persons disappeared in London last
year and have not been heard from SINCE
Jonacatepec, Mex.-Pedro Alcazar, a wealthy
ranchman, killed commandant Of police and
two other officers attempting to arrest him.
Antwerp-Diamond "fences' are reported to
have rogue-takers' gallery, which includes the
photographs Of expert police agents the world
over.
Rome-The Anglo-Italian arbitration conven-
ton was signed to-day. The convention Is on
practically the lines the Anglo-French
treaty.
Paris-M. Comtesse, son of the president Of
the Swiss confederation. committed suicide by
shooting with revolver while riding in a cab
i at Dion
Rome-Nephews OF Pope Leo seem determined
to appeal to the law courts for their inheri-
!! lance in the estate Of Cardinal Giuseppe Pecci,
| brother Of Leo. - -
Toulon--A sudden rising of the sea here re-
suited in the stranding of the French cruiser
Dupetit Thouarf, but she foated without
| sustaining Injury.
| Rome-Anna Stevens Jackson OF Raleigh. n.
| c., has been placed in asylum for the in
sane, pending inquiries which are being made
| in the United States conce1 ming hex identity.
| Buenos Aires, Argsntina-Advices received here
from Montevideo, Uruguay, says it Is officially
| against the insurgents have met with reverse
| at San Ramon.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-01
RUIN THREATENS CHICAGO
PERSONAL DAMAGE SUITS ARE
SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE BANK
RUPTCY - CONSPIRACY is
CHARGED. .''

Chicago. Feb. City Attorney
John 3. Smulski declares Chicago Is
threatened with bankruptcy. At
present there are nearly 5000 person.
al injury suits, involving damage
claims aggregating $3S,666,952, pend
ing against Chicago and irrefutable
evidence Of strong organization Of
lawyers and doctors combined for the
sole purpose of pressing the claims.
AS the principal cause Of the as
tonishing increase in the number OF
damage claims Is given the deplora-
BILE financial condition Of the city,
which makes 1t impossible to take
proper care Of streets and sidewalks.
The pushing of damage suits is not
only the sole business Of a large num-
Der Of lawyers, Mr.. Smulski asserts,
but of corporations organized for this
special purpose. Employed by these
corporations are a corps Of solicitors
who aid physicians and representatives
who are always ION the spot" after
an accident, securing cause for an &C
ton against the city. ...s
Even if the city were at once to
tear up every yard of wooden side
walk, Mr.. Smulski declares that suits
would continue to pile up for several
years.
Bad sidewalks are blamed for 772
suits, bad streets for 1913 and alleys
for Il,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-01
Fits.
Baby Had Two to Six
Every Day.
Suffered Terribly
Doctors Failed.
DIR. Miles, Nervine Cured
Him.

Weak. nervous, fretful, puny children 70.
quire a treatment such rs only DR.. Miles
Ncrvine affords. When neglected these
symptoms lead to epileptic fits or spasms.
Every mother should strengthen her own and
babies nerves with Dr. Miles Nervine, a true
specific In all nervous disorders. Read the
following: ~
'When my little boy was 18 months old
he had cramps in his feet and hands. They
would be drawn out of shape for two or three
days. At first liniment seemed to help but
in about two weeks nothing did any good
the doctor gave him. We called another
loctor but his medicine did no good so we
changed to another who called It spinal dis
ease. By this time the child's body was
irawn out of shape; bis backbone was curved
% one side and his hands and feet out Of
shape. His. sufferings were terrible. and he
vas having from two to six fits day. I was
:aking DR.. Miles Restorative Nervine for
nervous trouble and saw it was recommended
;or fits, so thought I would see if it would
help him. All three doctors had given him
up. One-haf bottle stopped the fits and his
limbs Strengthened, and another bottle cured
aim. He is now a strong, healthy boy going
to school. have waited to see if the old
trouble returned, before writing you, but Il
never has. cannot praise DR.. Miles Merry
ne enough. as know it saved my boys
ife."-MRs. UR1Az NELSON, Lansing, Iowa.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
tie Or. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkha1t Ind.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-01
Problem for Immigrants Proposed as
Substitute for the Present Sys-
tenn of Alphabetical Signs.

Marion. Ind. Feb. IA leap year
proposal club is being formed by the
young women of Dunkirk. The OBJ
ject of the club will be to send writ
ten proposals of marriage to the
young men favored by club members
The club will be on the order of a
secret fraternity, and expulsion will
follow the disclosure by a member of
it's secrets. Meetings will be held
twice a month, and regular dues will
be assessed. The rules provide that
all replies to- proposals shall be read
at the meetings59 whether they are ia
vorable or unfavorable. -: -
A young man who accepts one of
these proposals will be doubly re-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-01
GIRLS FORM LEAP YEAR PROPOSAL CLUB

following sentence would be trans
lated into the new style alphabet read
lily:
"Shadrachs investigation shows en-
igrants awake and with questioning
perceptions, Struggling shoulders at
shortcomings that we are blind to-"
reading thus: sadrachs Investigations
Sows emigrants cwake and cwestion-
shortcomings that we are blind to-"
Mr. Mason's chief aim is to have the
Bible printed according to his new al
phabet and distributed among immi-
grants.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-01
JUMPED FROM TRAIN

Convict Landed In Snow Bank and Was
Unhurt.
Bradford, Ohio, Feb. 1.-Whfle the train
on which he was riding was running thir
ty-fve miles an hour Frank Morris, a pa
rolled convict. jumped from the car Win
dow into a. snow bank near Bradford and
escaped from his guard, c. E. Church Of
the penitentiary at Joliet, III.
The train was stopped and the guard,
with number Of passengers started after
the man. When last seen Church was still
following Morris, but mile behind. run
ming east along the railroad track.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-01
Are Limit of Those Who Seek Hus-
bands Is Fixed at from
f. IS to SO Years.
New York Sun Special Service.

Boston, Feb. 1.-Robert w. Mason,
8 Bostonian and graduate Of Darts
mouth, has brought out a new alpha
bet which he offers as a substitute for
the present system and calls it the
cosmo-Roman alphabet. It is de-
signed, he says, especially to aid i'm
migrants in their struggles to master
the English language and is easy as
the ordinary A, B and G. The A and P
are combine, the G and K, the and
T and SO on. The sound Ssh is rep
resented by the dollar sign and the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-01

PROPOSALS FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Chief Quartermaster, st. Paul, Mimi, Jan. 80:
be received at this office until IL O'Clock a. M,
March l. 1904 and opened then for construction
of about 1928 feet Of sewer and for house con-
nscttons to and installing interior plumbing in
certain buildings at Fort Harrison, Montana.
Plans and specifca tons may be seen and blank
proposals with full instructions had upon appli-
cation here. or to the Quartermaster, Fort Har-
rison, Montana United States reserves the right
part thereof. Nee. HYDE, G, 9. NJ.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-01
WANTS BANDIT HYPNOTIZED
Chicago Courts to Be Asked to Make Un-

Chicago, Feb. 1.-The attorney for the
car barn bandit Emil Roeski, announced
Kersten and ask permission to have
Roeski hypnotized. The attorney reiter-
ated a previous declaration that Roeski
was hypnotized by Neiderme1er. another
of the bandits. A test the attorney said,
would demonstrate that Roeski is an easy
subject to hypnotic.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-01

PROPOSALS FOR oorsTRucT1oN-oFF1c
5 in Rpcste
will be received at this office until II a. NJ,
Feb. 2, 1904, and opened then. for the
structlon of water and sewer system at Fort
Smelling MINI. Plans and specifications may
be seen, and blank proposals with full instruc-s
tons had upon application here. q. S.
serves the right to accept reject any or all
proposals or any part thereof.-R- NJ. SCHO-
FIELD, Constructing @. NJ.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-01
STRUGGLING $OULDERS AT SHORTCOMINGS

warded, receiving not only a bride, but
a check drawn on the club treasury
with which to assist him in starting
housekeeping. The age limit for men,
bers is from IS to so years.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-01

st. Louis-street Inspector James Gallagher
Eas ahot and probably fatally Wounded Glenn
abdomen, and George Maloney, saIoonman
thru the jaw, In fight over the payment for
drinks.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-01
CAPITAL CULLINGS

Archbishop Ireland called upon the president
Saturday evening.
The postoffice appropriation bill this year will
carry about $17O, 600, 900.
Representative Wade Of Iowa declares the
Chicago packers are violating the antitrust law
and threatens action.
The well-known strengthening prop
critics of iron, com bined with other
tonics, and most perfect nervine, are
found in Carriers Iron Pills, which
strengthen the nerves and body and
improve the blood and complexion.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-01
ExprosroN Krr,rs FORTY

Lahore, Punjaub, British India, Feb. L.
Forty persons were killed to-day by an explosion
of ten tons Of gunpowder at Fort Bhatinda, in
the Punjaub.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-08
BIG CASE ON TRIAL.;
A JURY IS DRAWN
Morgan's Trial in Progress
Already.
THE COURTHOUSE IS CROWDED
And Interest at High Tension as Story
of the Burning of Preston is Recited.
Morgan Placed on Trial First-Case
is StubbornIy Fought.

Henry Morgan, indicted with Sid
ney Harrell upon the charge of arson,
the burning of the town of Preston re-
Gently, faced jury in Webster supe-
rior court yesterday morning, and the
most intensely interesting case tried in
Webster county in many long years is
now progressing.
The trial is of interest in Amerlcus as
we'll as the prisoners were brought here
by the Americas military to avoid pos
sibIe lynchlng, and until yesterday
were confined in Jail here.
The two prisoners were carried to
Preston early yesterday morning.
Sheriff E, l.. Bell, under instructions
from Judge LittIejohn, carried the
prisoners over at O'Clock. The trans
fer was made IN perfect safety, Sheriff
Bell landing the men securely IN the
jail there until the court was ready to
begin the trial at later hour.
The courtroom was crowded when
this cause celebrae was called.
The state elected to sever, and Nor
gan was fret put upon trial, He is de-
Tended by j. W. Walters of Albany
Geo. HarrelI, Esq, of Preston, and A.
r. Logar, ESQ, of Americas. The
state is represented by Solicitor Gen
eral F. A. Hooper.
He is very ably assisted by j. r
Hudson, Esq, of Americas, s. r. Stew
ems and j. F. Souter, both the latter
we'll known attorneys of Preston
The entire morning session was tax
en- up in the selection of jury. Fifty
men were disqualified for cause, and il
was after noon ere the "twelve gooG
men and true" were empaneled.
Mr.. Jas. r Sapleton was the frs
witness placed upon the stand for the
state, his testimony consuming proba
bly, twenty minutes. Morgan will in
troduce no witnesses at all. The case
will be resumed this morning and viii
probably reach finish today.
The deepest interet attaches 10 the
trial of Morgan and Harrell.
Both are we'll known IN Webster
county, and their arrest for the whole
sale burning of the town recently ere
sted a genuine sensation. It is sale
that Morgan, at that time, made con
fession and implicated his uncle, Sid
ney Harrell, in the affair.
II the trial of Morgan is extended
into Saturday an adjourned term fol
the trial of Harrell will be necessary, al
| Webster has but one week of court.