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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
MAY DELAY TALBOT HEARING
Proceedings of Court of Inquiry Com
plicated by New Church Canons.

Proceedings of Court of Inquiry Com
pIicated by New Church Canons.
Philadelphia, Dec. 29.-There will
be no hearing of the charges against
Bishop Ethelbert Talbot. of the dio-
cese of Central Pennsylvania, by the
court recently appointed by Bishop
Tuttle, is the statement made by
churchmen who are well posted in the
canonical laws of the Episcopal
church. a complication has developed
which they say will put stop effect
ually to the proceedings of the court OF
inquiry as now constituted.
The trouble comes from a recent
change in the canons of the church re-
garding the appointment of a court of
that nature The first intimation of
the trouble comes in the shape of an
editorial in the Church Standard, the
oldest organ of the church in this
country. Rev. DR.. John Fulton. the edi-
tor. says in reference To the Irvine
Talbot case, that the presiding bishop
has constituted the board of inquiry.
under a canon which was superseded
by new canon o: the late general
convention. The new canon will come
into operation on January l. 1905. The
board of inquiry is called to meet on
January 10, and when il does meet
on that date it will not be constituted
as the new canon requires.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
BURNING THEIR
SURPLUS COTTON
Fires Started on the Streets of
Fort Gaines, Ga.
A BIG hROP IN PRICES

Macon, Ga, BSc 29.-The farmers
Pnd merchants < Clay county met at
!. .. as an decided TO burn their
snare ui 10000 bales of surplus cot
toAi 4 s;artt was made when a fire
was made of cotton on the streets of
For1 Gaines. II is not yet determined
where i will stop. The farmers have
decided 20 set the pace and are moving
determinedly. A large crowd paraded
with cheers and much spectacular
ceremony The object is to show that
the farmers are ready to sacrifice a
few bales for the benefit of the masses.
The fire is still burning and excite
ment is increasing.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
DisemboweIed In Bar Room Fioht.

Willesbarre. Pa. Dec 29.-Zofi Co
nahobski. aged "a. and John Bara-
nofski aged 22. both Poles, had a
quarrel in saloon at Plymouth.
Baranoiski struck Gonahobski in the
face with beer glass and the latter
drew dirk and slashed him in the
abdomen. The weapon was drawn up
ward and cut terrible cash. which
reached To the navel. The wounded
man fell to the floor, with his bowels
protruding and died in five minutes.
His assailant is in jail
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
Notice to Taxpayers.

Notice is hereby given to all delinquent
taxpayers for the year 1903 to make i'm
mediate settlement with the Tax Collec-
tor to whom same may be due Our
new law makes it percmptory on the
County Commissioners to sue in the
January term of court any Tax Collec-
tor not having made complete settlement
with the county. Said Collectors are
instructed to proceed according to law
against the property of any person not
having paid said taxes. The County
Commissioners have nc option in this
matter, the law making 1t mandatory
BY order of Board of County Commls,
sioners. j. EDw ARD WHITE.
Clerl: and Treasurer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
Notice.

The members of the City Council of
Snow Hill will be in session at their
regular meeting place in the Court
House on Monday, Tuesday and Wed
nesday evenings. January I'd. Sd, and
4th. 1905. for the purpose of hearing
any complaints for or against the pres.
ent basis of taxation. Persons having
improved. or built new property, are al
so requested to repori same at these
meetings b. T. TEUITT, Secretary
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
Notice to StockhoI ders.

NOTICE is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of the
Commercial National Bank of Snow
Hill, Maryland. will be held in the bank
building on Tuesday, the 10th day of
January, 1905. between the hours of 10
o'clock A. NJ, and o'clock p. NJ. for
the purpose of electinga Board of Direc-
tors of said bank for the ensuing year
WIN. Z. BRATTEN, Cashier.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
Tom Watson Starts a Maoazine

Albany y y. Dec. 2S.-Thomas E.
Watson. Of Thomson, Ga, the candi-
date OF the Peoples party for president
at the last election. incorporated with
the secretary of state stock COM
pany called Tom Watson's Magazine.
for the purpose of publishing and cir
culatiDg monthly literary periodical
OF that name. The corporation is cap
italizod at sl25.O 900, divided into 1880
shares
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
Notice to Stockholders.

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Snow Hill Electric Light and
Power Company, of Snow Hill. Mary
land. will be held OH Tuesday, January
3rd, 1905, between the hours of 8 o'clock
A. NJ. and o'clock T.. NJ, at the office
of the Company, in Snow Hill.
L. NJ. PURNELL, Secretary
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
VALUE OF FARM PRODUCTS
Department of Agriculture Makes
Final Estimate of Crops of 1904.

Washington, Dec. 29-The following
bulletin was issued by the agricul-
tural department:
Final returns to the chief of the bu-
reau OF statistics of the department
of agriculture from regular and spe-
cial correspondents, supplemented by
reports of special field agents. show
the production and value of the princi-
pal farm crops of the United States
in 1904 To have been as follows:
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
NOTICE.

All members of the Snow Hill Local
Exchange of the Peninsula Produce Ex-
change of Maryland are hereby noti-
fled that a meeting for the purpose of
electing local officers for the year will
be held in the Court House at 2 O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 27th. Every
stockholder should be present.
L. HASTINGS, Chairman.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
Samuel II Townsend. Attorney law
Trustees Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
Samuel II Townsend. Attorney -at-law

Ry virtue of a powerof sale contained
in IA mortgage from the Trustees of
Allen Chapel. of the African Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. in the United
States OF America. Snow Hill. Worces-
ter County. Maryland. to Hiram j..
Lewis. dated the eleventh day of Au-
gust. a d. 1903. there having been a
default in complying with the terms of
of said mortgage, l. the undersigned
Samuel II. Townse' d. Trustee named
in said mortgage. will sell at public sale
al the Court House d. or, in the town
Of Snow Hill, Worcester County. Mary
and. at public auction on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
Dropped Dead Coming From Prayer

Poughkeepsie, \. V. Dec. 2S.-Sis
ter FarreEia. of the Church OF the Ma
tivity dropped dead as she was com
ing from evening prayers in the chapel
of the church here. ApopleXy was the
eause of death. She was Annie F. BoOs.
OF Pittston. Pa. and leaves sister
anw two brtthcrs. She was 81 years
nj ape
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
Notice to Stockholders.

NOTICE is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of the
First National Bank of Snow Hill,
Maryland. will be held in the bank
building. on Tuesday. the 10th day of
January, 1905. between the hours of 10
O'Clock A NJ, and O'Clock p. NJ. for
the purpose of electing Board of Di-
rectors of said banl; for the ensuing
year
JAS. p. TOWNSEND. Cashier.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
Carriage
Heater Free

For one days trial. Are you troubled
with cold feet We have just what you
are looking for. A simple construct
ed heater that burns a specially prepared
corbon without odor or smoke, aud will
keep the feet warm in the cold. st wealth
er. Ii cannot get ont of order, lasts life
! time, and costs less than five cents per
day. BY means of ventilators any de-
gree of heat can be regulated. Stop
in and get one for Il trial. it will cost
YOU nothing.
Just received full line of Horse Blank
cts and Robes.
Stable blankets nnlined .. 90
Stable blankets 3, lined ...... So
Square blankets size 76 Y S4 15c to 800
Plush Robes large size -. 90 to 1000
Genuine Rubber mounted Har-
ness $l3 90 to . 49,. 20.00
Brass Mounted Harness II 90
Regular $3.50 Harness speciality 1000
Don't forget to stop in and try one of
the Heaters.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
Fodder For Sale

i have for sale about % stacks of
good fodder on the farms occupied by
John Evans and Willard Pusey-either
of whom, i'll nv absence, is authorized
to Sc and receive the money therefor.
George W. Covington.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
MRS. Edwards Execution.

Harrisburg. Pa. t"c. % Governor
Pennypacker has fiN d February IL Tor
the execution of Mrs. Kate Edwards,
the Bcrks comfy mnrderess and her
negro accom- 1licc. ScEue, Greason
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
Notice to Teachers.

The State School Law allowes vaca.
tion for teachers from Christmas Eve to
January lst, inclusive. therefore the
Public Schools of Worcester County
will be opened on Nor day. January I'd,
1905. f. W. Mem MASTER,
Examiner.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
NOTICE.

Snow Hill, Maryland. Dec. 10 1904.
All bills due Hearn & Towns nd for
phosphate not settled by cash or note
before January lst., | )05. will be hand.
ed out for collection. Hearn & Town
send.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
TUESDAY,.
January 10th, 1905,
AT2O O'CLOCK. p. NJ.

nj y VLONh, T. M.
the following described real estate. to
wit: all that lot or parcel of ground, to-
gether with the improvements thereon.
on the suburbs of the town of Snow
Hill, Worcester County, Maryland. said
lot fronting sixty five feet on Virginia
road. and extending back IA uniform
width To the track of the Delaware.
Maryland. and Virginia Rail Road. it
being the same real estate which was
conveyed To the above named Trustees
by the said Hiram J. Lewis, and George
G. Townsend. by deed dated the eleventh
day of August, A. d.. 1903.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash.
SAMUEL Fl. TOWNSEND.
Trustee
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that fine of
81 90 will be imposed for driving over
the PocOmoke river bridge at Snow Hill
at faster gait than walk
BY order of the Board of County
Commissioners. +. III. TAYLOR.
President
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31

''V'''' H"Vs 'V' IONs vt'UN-s'Os
1t has been found impracticable to
make definite estimate of the
amount of wheat fit for milling. owing
to the difficulty of drawing a hard and
fast line between the millable and the
non-mllahle. Reports. however. have
been made on the average weight of
wheat per bushel in the three princi-
pal spring wheat states. and such av-
erage has been found to be 81 pounds
in Minnesota. 81 pounds in North Da-
kota and 30 pounds in South Dakota.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-12-31
Slump In Cotton.

New York Dec 29-The sensational
decline in cotton was continued as a
result OF aggressive bear pressure i'm
mediately preceding the publication of
the ginners report. after which there
was heavy liquidation and further
pressure. so that the downward ten
dency was continued, with the market
finally barely steady at the lowest
point of the session and every active
option on the list selling well below
the seven cent mark. with the near
months around 6la cents.
The government report showed that
737 counties had ginned to December
13 ISIS. ll3 bales of cotton. counting
round bales as half bales. against s.
427.259 bales 10 the same date in the
same counties last year. The bears
took this as indicating a total crop
of around l3.0O0,000 bales. The report
was followed by active liquidation.
While some of the big shorts appeared
to be covering at the decline. support
was withdrawn on every little bulge,
and bear pressure renewed. with the
MAI htI SHoWiHS a iOoS Va - "
3S points for the day.
On the New Orleans Exchange.
New Orleans. Dec 30. - With the
reading of the ginners' report on the
cotton exchange cotton slumped AZ TO
So points Extraordinary excitement
attended the break. The report that
ll.SiS1l3 bales had been ginned, with
50 counties to hear from. came as
surprise. although bearish report
was expected. The market was ham,
mered with great energy. The report
showed that 1,SiS,259 more bales had
already been ginned this year than
the total crop of last year.
After the first excitement the mar
ket grew quieter, though the decline
was not arrested. January cotton went
to 6.40c. which is a decline of about
&c. during the last three months.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-10-28
Mr.. Bryan In West ViruIuIa,

Walter w. Harris writing from
Charleston, w. Va, to the Times. Dis
patch of the valedictory speech of Will
liam j. Bryan as he was winding up
bis tour in West Virginia on his way
to begin an Ohio campaign, says in
the course OF his address to several
acres of people Saturday night, Mr..
Bryan made this beginning to bis
speech:
81 am as anxious to have you vote
the Democratic ticket this year as
was when | was the candidate. | did
not select Parker, but did help select
Davis" He had to pause for the wave
of applause to subside, but the en-
thusiasm was as nothing compared to
that which followed the succeeding de-
ciaratiOn:
1.-The Democratic platform this year
does not contain single plank which
l would have stricken out"
When the cheering ceased Mr.. Bryan
proceeded to discuss some of the issues.
He devoted himself chiefly to labor and
imperialism. 'If President Roosevelt
acts about pOcketboOks us he does
about the Philippines. | should hate to
have him find my pocket book on the
street in Washington, he said, Il
wouldn't know whether | would get it
back. Mr.. Roosevelt might say be
didn't know whether I would spend
the money as well as he would, and
then he might appoint committee to
pass on the matter, and the committee
might decide against me-"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-10-28
CleveIand's Great Spesch.

Mr.. Cleveland made the speech Of his
life in COrnegie Hail, New York, the
other day to an immense audience
which Overran the great hall and was
worked up to high pitch of enthusi
asm. He said at the outset. You will
not, l know. accuse me of self conceit
if assume that am with those who
demand of me no explanation or apol.
ogy for the manner in which 1 have
served either my party or the business
interests Of my country. and who will
neither discredit nor distrust me when
l avow my intense anxiety for the
success, in the pending political cam
paign, of the principles and nominees
of the reunited Democracy.
l believe we have fallen upon days
when the enforcement of Democratic
doctrine and the rcceptation Of Demo-
cratic conservatism and steadiness are
needed, if our national greatness and
the well-being of our people are to be
put beyond jeopardy.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-10-28
ONE MILLION LOST AT ST. LOUIS.

EX-G0v. Francis, President of the
st. Louis Exposition, said 10 a recent
address there, that the Worlds Fair
had lost one million dollars by being
compelled by the U. s. Government to
close its gates on Sunday.
This is the weakest declaration that
we remember as coming from a sens-
bic, public man. A similar complaint
might be made by hundreds of large
manufacturing concerns in Virginia
because the laws of the State require
them to stop work On Sunday, but
who ever thought of making it? 1t is
the law of the land as well as the law
of God, to remember the Sabbath
day." and they do remember with
thankful hearts as well as profit to
their business.
Suppose right here in Staunton that
the White Star Mills. the Virginia
Carolina Chemical Company, the
planning mills, building contractors,
anu Oil tdO anu GEdUlUR con-
Germs and business and professional
men were to estimate their profits for
every day during the year and charge
up one days profit weekly to the Sun
day law, they could bring out almost
as heavy bill against the Almighty
as President Francis has done.
There is another side too to the led
ger account which Mr.. Francis does
not mention. If he would tell us how
much the ten thousand clerks, gate
keepers, exhibitors, Snowman, ser
wants, laborers aud employees of all
sorts, had gained by the day of rest,
one million dollars would not touch it.
That Sunday closing at the Worlds
Fair is the wsest and most humane
act that congress has past. Let them
have credit for it if it Is Republican
Congress.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-10-28

Raphine, Oct. "A We are enjoying
these days of autumn for we admire
the forests in their autnmnaI rob Of
varied tints of the fading leaves.
AS we east our eyes to the majestic
mountains we see u picture, for the
brush OF the artist, as the beams of the
setting sun cast, its rays on the fading
leaves, which eau ses the many o0sery-
ers to pause in admiration, and remark
about the beauty of this picture.
Mrs Il. e.. Rawlings and Mrs J f.
A. Gibbs have returned from the
World Fair
Mrs. Capt. Zsck Rawlings of Yes
uvius, who WAS badly hurt some days
ago. by a runaway, is very much iul-
proved. Mrs Rawlings WAS taken to
the home of Capt Il e. awnings.
Rev. G. II Echols has been much
indisposed and was not able TO preach
to a large congregation assembled at
the Methodist church. his last appoint
ment here.
Miss Helen Hanger of your city, has
arrived here, TO be present at the Giles,
Thrift marriage.
Miss Bertha Moore of Delaware, has
arrived here to take charge of the mil
linery department for MIR. j. t. Mont
gOmery.
M. II. NJ Parker popular and sue
cessful merchant of Clifton Forge, Wis
tied bis parents here some weeks ago.
Mrs. w. s Brown is sojourniug with
ner aged mother-ili- law on Walker S
Creek, and Mr.. Brown .ias accepted a
position In Williamsburg.
Mr.. j. ID Parker has been absent for
two weeks, visiting in Clifton Forge
and other points, accompanied by his
wife and little daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chesley d Slullz of
your city, visited their paieuts here
last week.
Mrs. BrattOn of Bro wnsburg, and
Miss Winnie Leckie of Fancy Hill,
have taken charge of the school at this
place.
Miss Grace Thomas, who is attend
ing the seminary at Way mes bOro, spent
a short time last week with her par
ents at Steele's Tavern.
Mrs. N. E. w elbourn and daughter
Miss Winnie. have been spending some
weeks with Mr.. II. 7. Parker, and hel
sons, Messrs. Robert and John Wei
bourn in Clifton Forge.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-10-28

Mr.. Geo. Vanderlip, president of the
National City Bsnk of New York. in
an address before the Illinois Bankers
Association at the Worlds Fair at St..
Louis few days ago said: II believe
that the conditions are again favora
BILE for the return of prosperity" This
is an admission that prosperity has
departed, and that too, under the Re
publican party, Mr.. Roosevelt and
The gold standard. If it can get away
under these what is there to cause apv
body to believe they can catch it and
bring it back?
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-10-28
A Purifying Power.

INHERENT QUALITIES OF HANCOCK S
LIQUID SULPHUR MAKE 1T a
HOUSEHOLD AID.
This preparation is Natures greatest
germicide. Thus its use upon the face
produces that most highly valued re
sult-a rare, clear, beautified complex
ion.
Added to the bath, Hancock Liq
uid Sulphur cures diseases of the skin
and confers the benefit of lasting health.
These ailments and many more are
conquered by the use, according to
directions, of Hancock s Liquid Sui
phur: acne, itch. burns and scalds.
prickly heat, diphtheria, catarrh, can
ker and soreness of eyelids, mouth,
scalp, nose or throat.
At principal druggists. Send for
booklet to Hancock's Liquid Sulphur
Co., Baltimore, Md.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-10-28
Briefs,

W. G. Mccoy. county undertaken at
Knoxville. Tenn, has been sentenced
to three years in the penitentiary for
defranding the county. 1t Was found
on opening 800 graves. in which he as
sumed to have made interments and
for which he charged the public, that
instead of dead bodies they contained
pieces OF wood, dead chickens, brick
bats and other things.
, After q cOurtship of a week Void
Berenson, aged SO years. and Mrs. An
ME K. Goldman, aged SO. were married
in Worcester, Mass, last week. Bel
enson has living seven children, 81
grandchildren, II great-grandchildr
and one great-great-grandc
William H. Newman, who started
in business life as a ticket agent on
the Texas and Pacific railroad, will
this month become the head of the
greatest railway system the world has
ever known. the Vanderbilt lines.
The situation in the home OF Sena.
tor Henry &. Davis in Elkins, VIVA,
is the talk of the State, Senator Elkins,
son-in-law of MIR. Davis, is one of the
Republican leaders, but is lying low as
possible. Mr.. ElkiIs' three SONS
Davis. Richard and Stephens, Jr., are
working hard for Grandpa Davis. The
women of the family are also engaged
in active campaigning. Mrs. ElkiIs
is openly esp0using her fathers cause,
against the political affiliations of her
husband.
The third Chinaman for the session
has been registered as Cadet at the
Virginia Military Institute. Licking
ton, Va. He is well advanced in
stndies and entered the second class.
Noting election bets in New York,
it is recalled that at this stage OF the
canvass in 1892, the betting was 8 to !
in favor of Harrison. 1t is now 4 to ]
in favor of Roosevelt.
The Richmond Planet edited by John
Mitchell, col0red man and President
of the Mechanics Savings Bank. has
the following sensible remarks: After
all, colored men, We should be careful
of ourselves. We can do our cause
much harm by our incorporate actions
We must merit the respect of the
better class of white people in the
southland. This can be done by good
manners. the requirement of money
and property and the embracing Of
the advantages of an education.
Near Plano. Tex, blind man killed
his wife, bis mother-in-law and then
committed suicide.
The City Public schools are prosper.
| ing this session under the wise man.
agement of Msj. Frank Il. Smith, the
Superintendent. Everything is work
ing smoothly and the increase in at
tendance is significant. The white
school pupils number SIT and the col
ored 3O6, total of SS3, considerably
larger than the attendance last term.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-10-28
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership for the practice of law,
existing since September. LIST, 1895, be
tween James Bumgardner. Jr., J. Lewis
Bumgardner, and Rudolph Bumgardner.
having been dissolved, on the 26th day of
Sci TENDER, 1901 by the withdrawal of
Mr.. ]. Lewis Bumgardner, who transfer
red all his interest in the business, ac
counts and good will of said firm to the
undersjgned-the business heretofore con-
Quoted und r the firm style of j. L. e
r. Bumgardner. will be continued in the
same offices by the said James Bumgard-
ner, Jr., and Rudolph Bumgardner, who
have formed new partnership for the
practice of law under the style of BUM
GARDNER e BUMGARDNER, who will
| close up all the business matters of the
old firm.
We will practice in the Courts of Angus
ia and the surrounding counties, in the
Court of Appeals of Virginia, and also in
the United States Courts.
We respectfully offer our professional
| services to the public. and premise prompt
and conscientious attention to all legal
| business entrusted to our hands
JAMES Blu MGARDNER JR ,
| oct21 1T RUDOLPH BUMGARDNER.