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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27
A FATAL PHOTOGRAPH.
War Photographer Gave His Life for n
Snapshot.
From EyeTybody's Magazine.

From EveTybody's Magazine
In some respects one of the most remark
apie war photographs ever made was Sc
cured by man named Meyer. a corre
spendent for a German Illustrated news
paper during the war In South Africa.
Meyer was with the Beers and one day.
during one of Buffers attacks along the
Tugela, he took a position on the firing
hne- The fire from the British batteries
across the river was very heavy during the
preliminary period of the assault. and
shells literally rained on the low-lying
kopjes occupied by Botha's army. Meyer
thought he saw good opportunity to Sc
cure fine picture. and he jumped out OF
his ''schanze" to snap it.
Just then a big liddte shell exploded
within a few feet OF him. killing him in
stantly. / afterward secured his camera.
which was comparatively uninjured When
the film 1t contained was developed | dis
covered that Meyer had made a beautiful
photograph of the huge shell which snufred
out his life. / sent a copy Of the picture to
his relatives in Germany
In very recent wars the motion picture
cameras have made their appearance Con-
sidering the difficulties attending ordinary
photography in war, one can imagine at
what expense OF money and labor-to say
nothing OF courage-moving scenes on the
firing line are secured. c. Fred. Alderman,
with whom / tented in China, is undoubt-
ed1y the most successful of the war motion
picture operators. His first experience was
in the Philippines. where he secured. In the
face OF tremendous difficulties, some re-
markable results.
One picture, in particular, was a wonder
full bit OF realism. Alderman had his cam.
era right on the firing line and two Ameri-
can soldiers were hit and fell directly In
front Of the lens and only a short distance
away. In the natural excitement Of operat-
ing his camera under such circumstances
Alderman did not know that he had photo
graphcd two men In the act Of being struck
down until many months afterward. when
he saw the picture exhibited In q New York
theater
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27
DEER AND DOGS AS FRIENDS.
California Gives Instances Where They
Have Played and Run Together.

From the Hartford Times
In the town of Oroville. Cal.-now a no
table gold dredging center-where 1 live.
I very recently saw a fawn. still in It's
spots, unconcernedly rambling about the
main street: dogs that were in nowise ac-
customed to 1t went up. smelled 1t. as is
their canine custom, and passed on. The
fawn was perfectly unconcerned-
Two years ago there was another deer.
over half grown, in the same town. which
had as its companion and safeguard a large
Newfoundland dog. These animals were
often seen playing together. and went
down town together at their own desire.
On these trips the Newfoundland seemed.
by instinct, to know that the deer was
at the mercy of other dogs. and saw to
it that no dog molested the deer. The fam
fly owning these two attractive animals
has moved from Oroville, taking its inter-
esting friends.
Another nearly grown doe saw last year
(adjoining the same town. standing in a
little creek with some cattle. l was told
that it came and went to pasturage and
to milking tof course, the deer was not
mlked) daily with the cows In 1897 | was
at Eden Valley ranch for month wild.
rough country in Mendocino county, Cal.
ervirons this gem. Big and small game
is abundant there. The wild cattle in the
''roushs'' are the most interesting features
there.
The cattle dogs. wild dogs, bear dogs and
deer dogs taught to attack and pursue
tirelessly. The most exciting chase and
fight / ever witnessed was between these
dogs and a great wild bear that succeeded
in ripping two out of six of the largest
and best trained dogs. The bear was final
ly secured alive and dragged into the cor
raj at the tail of RATA snubbed to the
horn of the saddle of the chief vaquero.
For month l saw a male and female
fawp move with perfect unconcern among
these dogs. and all lap milk from the same
trough (the fawn does not lap, but drinks
like a pig. and drinks much like a starved
pig). 1t was laughable to See them push
ing each other while gulping milk. These
dogs than ran off the mother doe were
first to discover her young but did not
seize them. they would have done the
doe. When strange dogs passing this ranch
house on the road espied the fawps In the
orchard or the meadow they naturally
went for the fawns. I expressed appre-
hension. but 1 was told by the wife of
the proprietor that the home dogs kept
a sharp outlook for strange dogs. and all
ways protected the fawns. / saw evidences
there of this.
/ know a gentleman in Virginia whose
shepherd dog chased tame deer all about
the grounds at top speed, to the infinite de-
light Of both animals
After the race deer and dog would come
up to their master
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27
A DICTIONARY PUZZLE.
After Twenty Years Use Of One a Man
Makes q Discovery
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
Il have" said man who has more or
less frequent occe sion to look up the exact
meaning of words. "a dictionary that have
been using for about twenty years With
constant use for so long a time a consid-
cradle number of the leaves have broken
loose from their binding. which is no more
than might be expected; but / find myself
today for the first time realizing that with
one narrow exception, those broken leaves
all lie between the letters o TO I. inclusive;
the exception being some loose leaves found
within the compass of the letter F.
In other words. so far as | can tell by
the loose leaves in the book, and have no
reason to doubt their evidence the words
that L have had occasion to look up in the
past twenty years have in a great ma
1ority of cases, begun with one or another
OF these letters: +, ., Z, .. r. s or T. Isn't
that curiOus2 1t may be that to some per-
sons more familiar with words than / il
will appear simple enough but TO me II ia
curious and interesting
hls dictionary, lying open in its holder
on tripod book support, have commonly
used as sort of desk or table upon which
to lay, at my elbow papers and memoran-
Gums ana In opening the book to put il to
inns use / have commonly opened il at the
middle or somewhere further along in the
~lume. and this might account for the
oSe leaves, In some measure: bur | am
convinced that il accounts for thau ~ NJ
an. In slight measure only for when | come
10 thihk TINS matter over little | find that
very rarely have occasion to look up a
word In the first half of the book except-
ing as shown by the loose leaves there. in
the letter f, and l realize also that | have
as IdIeiy occasion to look up words begin
ming with any OF the letters following tho
letter T. as matter of fact, almost an
the words l have to look up begin with
some one of the six letters running from O
to I inclusive.
AS | said before this is TO me r,rious
ana interesting. though 1t may be simple
enough to persons more familiar than I
with words and he -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27
Increase in Sugar Consumption.


The figures just published on Europe's
sugar consumption during the last CAM
paign show that the apprehensions en-
tertained when the premium on exports
was abolished by a decree OF the Brussels
convention were altogether superfiuous
Tho Austrian sugar industry is better on
than 1t ever was before. The price OF p
crowns for a metrical hundred-weight of
raw sugar, is an excellent basis for reason.
able profits. When the export premiums
were abolished the government was enabled
to reduce the tax On sugar considerably,
and the immediate consequence was the In.
crease of consumption. The consumption
Of sugar from September to April In the
principal countries OF Europe was the fol-
lowingt Germany, 761, 100 tons (or 2O7, 900
tons more than during the same period Of
1903: Austria, $4,000 tons (plus 60 COO
tons)l France, $50 200 tons {pius 100000
tons)t Belgium. q, 400 tons tplus 27,0o0
tons). The prospects are for still larger
consumption for the rest OF the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27
sesSS ~
nRHE Is!!2S SsB }]!E|!I!f,Et 5.!;ISa
Heavy Reductions
For r10nday and Tuesday.

These special prices goods from regular stock We
do buy inferior merchandise for the sake of advertising low
prices.
Our prices are so low because weather is
hand.
Silk Shirt Waist Suits. SlnOO.
Heretofore SIS to $50.
Taffeta pongee and foulard late models
Tailored Silk Walking Suits, $500.
Heretofore SIS and $40.
Cloth Suits (Walking and Dress), Sl4.75.
Heretofore SIS and S35.
Wolfe Suits (Walg<ing and Dress), Sl9.75.
Heretofore $50 and $40.
Linen Suits (Taiiored Walking Models), Sis.
Heretofore $40 and SIS.
Linen Shirt Waist Suits. S. and $3.50
Heretofore So and $40
Tan and Black Jackets, $3.50.
Heretofore SIS and $IS.
Rain Coats and Travelling Garments, SlO.75
Heretofore SIS and $50.
Walking Skirts (Mofnair and Cloth>, $500.
Heretofore $3.50 and So.
Wolfe Dress Skirts (SiIk LinedD, S1O.75.
Heretofore SIS and $40.
All-Over Lace Waists, S5.75.
Heretofore $40.
Silk and Crepe Waists, $500.
Heretofore So
Lawn and Linen Waists, S2.45.
Heretofore 81 and S..
Lawn Waists, Sf.45.
Heretofore $2.5o
Jap. Silk Pleated Waists, S2.65.
Heretofore So and $3.50
=:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

There Is a raised platform for the I'D
dlers" made of dry goods boxes with boards
spread ecross them, and this Is draped with
flags and maple branches. Old time dance
music is played by the musicians.
During the course OF the evening, when
the dancers are resting. the Maud Muller
girl leads rake drill, which Is one OF the
fads of the season. For this she drills ten
pretty girls in costumes of bright coiors
ribbons, flowers and vines A regular wand
drill II given, and all sorts OF artistic figures
introduced to the time OF q lively two-stsp.
With hay ridsrn. corn roasting parties.
ths Maud Muller G5a = kept busy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

dispatch from Long Branch. N. j..
says: Leopold Peck. q member Of the Arm
Of Hardman. Peck & Co. plano manufac.
turers Of New York city. dropped dead hers
Saturday while he was running to catch Z
car Mr.. Peck was q SUMMER resident q
South Elberon and had . cottaes On PHI
lips avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

Ferfyman James Brooks Of the Bit
more estate at Asheyille. N. c.. received
q handsome reward In money and q gold
medal from George W. Vanderbilt for his
daring rescue some time ago of three EN-
ployes at Fillmore House. who while ford
down stream
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

William Richard Ormsby Gore. second
Baron Hareiech. In dead In London. He
was born IN 1910. He VIII be sucr"e'lnd
by Hon. George Ralph Charles % sby-
Gore. conservative member of parliament
Ter the Oswestry division of Shropshire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27
Bird Shooting on the Mall.

Previous to this time much OF it was in
a primeval state and some hunting was en-
joyed. Col. John c. Rives was a noted shot
in his day. as was also Col. W. w Seaton,
and have heard of both Of them bagg1ng a
few rabbits and birds On the mall. West of
the site of the monument. and about the
mouth OF the old canal. was, however.
reckoned a better shooting ground
Some parts of the mall. the northeastern
portion Of the Smithsonian grounds particu-
larry. were used by shows and ciIcuses,
and about 1910. near where the Smithsonian
Is. the Washington Light Infantry held
very enjoyable encampment which was WIS.,
tied by number of military companies OF
Alexandria. Georgetown and Baltimore.
Some Of the older generation will remem-
Der. as / do. rambles over its wflds. when
through bush and vine search was made
for whatever could be found, and not few
have borne marks of wounds to remind
them of stone battles fought there.
For about fifteen years, I believe. the
mall was neglected, and about the time the
Smithsonian Institution was seeking loca-
ton and a site for the proposed Washing
ton monument was being discussed the In
terest OF the government authorities be-
came awakened About 1916 the site was
chosen for the former and the next year the
monument corner stone was laid. and in
1S48 the work OF construction was COM
menced.
.-rhe fencing had been by this time de-
stroyed, or carried away. and but few
wagon roads Or bride paths through the
bushes afforded communication over the
canal bridges with the central portion of
the city 1t was not long after the COM
mencement OF the Smithsonian building be-
fore there were evidences of life on the
mall. and the year. following. when the
foundation of the monument was laid.
many present began to see that the wide
waste made by L'Enfant's plan was serv-
Ing a good purpose.
THAT year. l84S. Congress made an APP
preparation OF a little over 5000 for the
Improvement Of the mall. by grading the
grounds and enclosing 1t with wooden
fence and planting trees. Before this, I
believe there had been no trees planted.
but there were few OF natures product.
That this sum was expended In few short
months and the work not finished Is appar-
ent by the action OF Congress In less than
two years appropriating the further sum OF
5000 for the same purpose.
'In Mr.. Ffllmore's presidential term ap-
preparations were made for the grounds
from I'd street to the River. and from thls
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-04-09
Mrs. Jane Wharton Dead.

Mrs. Jane Wharton, mother of Mr.. Y.
p. Wharton, of Stockton. died Wednes-
day morning about eleven o'clock. She
was the widow of the late Parker +.
Wharton. and the daughter of Rouse
Purnell and Sally Duncan. his wife. be-
ing first cousin to the late Matthew
Purnell on her fathers side, and first
cousin to his \vifeon her mothers side.
She married Parker +. Wharton at the
home of her unsle, Mr.. James Miller. of
Miller's Neck, Sussex County. Delaware.
in 1889. Mr.. Wharton home at the
time of his marriage was in Whaley-
vile. whereshe was taken as bride.
Seven children were born to them in
that town. They moved to Berlin where
they owned the home which was after
wards purchased by the late Col. l.. l.
Erickson. They lived in Berlin many
years. Mrs Wharton was devout Pres
byterian, and followed faithfully the
teachings of that church. She had a
happy cheerful nature. and will be long
remembered for her many deeds of kind
ness and charity. At the time of her
death she was IS years and months
old. She lost seven children, all of
whom are buried in Buckingham Gene.
terry. Berlin. Her remains were carried
to Berlin Friday. and inferred in the
family burial lot in Buckingham Gene
terry. Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Mr.. North, of Snow Hill. assist
cd by Rev Mr.. Bancroft. of Berlin.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-04-09
Missionary Meeting at
Salisbury.

Salisbury is preparing for large in.
flux of visitors next Wednesday. when
the annual meeting of the Woman s
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
of the Presbytery of New Castle will be
held in Wiconico Presbyterian Church.
The first session, which will be held
Wednesday, will be devoted to the inter
est of the Foreign Society. and Thurs
days session will be given over to the
consideration of all things pertaining to
the affairs of the Home Society
Delegates from the different societies
of Snow Hill. which include the Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
and the Swan Missionary Band ARE: Mrs.
q. l.. Vincent. Mrs. John p Moore. Mrs.
Phoebe Sturgis. Miss Beulah Vincent
and Mrs. Joseph B. North.
Miss Eva b. Taylor. of Wilmington,
is the President of the Foreign Society.
and Mrs. Joseph b. North, of Snow
Hill, and Mrs. William Schoolfield. of
Pocomokc City. are two of the Vice
Presidents. This Society disbursed
l.7O7.69 last year
Mrs. w. X. Crosby. of Wilmington. is
President of the Home Society. Mrs
Joseph b. North, of Snow Hill, is one of
the Vice Presidents of this Society The
disbursements of this Society last year
amounted to 50. 40. IS.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-04-09
STOCKTON.

Mr.. Charles Richardson. of College
Park. spent the Easter holidays here
with his wife and her parents.
Misses Bessie Dukes and Ollie Jones,
of Girdletree, spent several days of this
week at the home of James r. Smack.
Mr. Edgar Hayman, of College Park,
spent the Easter holidays here with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Hayman.
Married. Tuesday evening by Rev.
Mr.. Mather, at the home of the groom.
NHss Eva Parsons and Mr.. Benjamin
DisharOon. We extend congratulations
and Wish them long and happy life.
Mrs f. II Miller and daughter, Miss
Mildred, returned this week from visit
to friends in Sharptown.
Mr.. and Mrs Peter Pilchard, of Pitts
Creek, spent part of this week with
their daughter, Mrs. +. III. Taylor.
Miss Reta Hill left this week for Wis,
it to North Carolina with her father.
The opening at Miss Winnie Smack s
millinery store last week was well pa.
troniZed by the ladies in town, and the
country. The pretty hats disappeared
as if by magic.
Miss Eliza Jones visited her friend,
Miss Jennie Paradee, during Easter.
Miss Edna Bonneville, one of our
school teachers, is quite sick at her home
in Snow Hill this week Mrs. Clara
Tull is teaching for her.
Mr. Parker Tull, of Philadelphia. was
visitor to our town Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs. Calvin Tull. of Pitts Creek. is
tn, .--"e. af ! - Mr. and Mrs
Sturgis.
Mr.. Levin Hudson, of Wilmington. is
home on visit 10 his mother and broth
ers
We are glad to learn that Mr.. William
Watson has recovered part of his money
that he lost several weeks ago. The
coloredAman at the iiverv stable found
it in theGarriage. and his conscience not
being very tender. he appropriated it to
himself. OF the $3.50 he had spent $7l
in Easter decoration. upon himself and
family.
Died at the home of her son, Mr.. Y.
p. Wharton, on Wednesday morning,
Mrs. Jane Wharton, in the S6th year of
her age. Her remains were taken to
Berlin Friday. and laid to rest by the
side of her husband, Mr.. Parker Whar-
ton, who died about ~ years ago.
MIR J. J. English. of Philadelphia.
was Il visitor tn our town this week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-04-09
WHI7EBURG.

Our farmers are very busy, but are
backward IN their work.
Miss Sadie Birmingham spent Easter
with her mother at Franklin City.
Mr.. VIM. J. Taylor left Thursday for
Philadelphia. where he will make his
future home. We are very sorry to part
with him.
Mrs. +. p. Townsend spent Easter
with her daughters. Mrs. w. J. Butler,
and Mrs Stella Bounds, of Coston
Station. She is now visiting her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Nettie Mariner at this place.
Mrs H. J. Taylor and daughter, Mrs.
II. a. Everett. of Jersey City. are visit
ing Mrs. 7. w. Mariner.
Miss Ala Townsend has returned
home. after spending few weeks with
her sister. Mrs. Nettie Mariner.
Mr.. and Mrs. n w. G. Gibbons spent
last Sunday with her parents, w. T.
Parsons.
Mrs. p. q. Culver entertained "a few
,ofh friends last Sunday. those present
We're: Mrs. ii. J. Taylor and daughter,
/Mrs. II. a. Everett. of Jersey City, Mr..
and Mrs. Culver, of Perryhawkin, Miss
Ola Mariner, and Miss Alice Tull, both
of Whiteburg.
Mr.. +. w. McMastcr visited our school
last week.
Providence permitting. there will be
preaching, by our pastor at Hollands
Church next Sunday. April 10th.
Miss Bette Mariner and Mr. William
J. Taylor visited Snow Hill, last Wed
nesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-04-09
NEWARK.

Miss Julia Hastings. of Synepux mt,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. George Town.
send. at this place.
a part of last week with her sister, Mrs.
Horace Tull.
Messrs. Elijah L. Bowen Archie O.
Holloway and son. Willie. spent part
of this week in Baltimore.
Mr. Ernest johnson spent the holidays
in Philadelphia.
The Misses Mira Hudson and Stella
Long, of Selbyville. visited their cousins,
the Misses Maggie and Stella Trader, a
part of this week
Mr.. S. l.. Purnell. of Snow Hill, was
in town one day last week.
Mrs. William Dennis is on the sick
list this week We hope she will soon
be out again.
Miss Maud Bowen entertained a few
of her young friends at her home Fri
day evening of last week.
Mr.. Joseph Leonardo former resident
CT near this town. but now of Salisbury,
spent a part of this week with friends
here.
Mr.. George Richardson, of Philadel-
phia, was here this week.
Mr.. w. III. Jones. of Snow Hill, was
in town one day last week.
Mr. James Williams, of Ironshire
spent Sunday with his daughter. Mrs
Leslie Bowen.
Master Charlie Richardson, of Berlin
visited friends here part of this week
Mr.. J. j. English, of Philadelphia
made business trip to our town this
week.
Miss Lizzie Tilghman, of Berlin. visit
ed relatives here last Wednesday
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-04-09
Pirating Folcy's Honey Aud Tar

Foley & Co.. Chicago. originated
Honey and Tar as throat and lung
remedy. and on account of the great
merit and popularity If Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered for
the genuine. Ask for Folcy's Honey
and Tar and refuse any substitute offered
as no other preparation will give the
same satisfaction. 1t is mildly laxative.
IL contains no opiates and is safest for
children and delicate persons. p. ID.
Cottingham & Co Snow ill; Lloyd &
Blaine, Pocomoke.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-04-09
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured.

II have been subject to sciatic rheu
matism for years, says 4. II. Waldron
of Wilton Junction. Iowa. my joint.
were stiff and gave me much pain ant
discomfort My joints would crack
when Strengthened up. l used Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and have beer
thoroughly cured. Have not had pair
or ache from the old trouble for man,
months. II is certainly most wonder
full liniment.' For sale by =. d. Colt
ingham & Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-04-09
SNOW HILL. Md, APRIL .
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The MESSENGER does not charge for
inserting marriage or death notices. hut
charge of DC per line is made for obitu.
lutions Of Secret Societies and Corpora
tions.
As matter of news for the public we
solicit accounts of marriages and deaths
with all particulars that will prove in
tcrcsting To readers. These are inserted
free.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-04-09

III. +. Harmonson will have car load
of choice Horses and Mules at the At
lantic Hotel Stables, Berlin. next Thurs
cay, April ilth. Come and get your pick.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-04-09
Notice To Farmers.

After Wednesday. April 18th shall
have plenty of corn manure. which in
my Judgment has no equal for the price.
ISAAC N. HEARN.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-04-09
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Reduced Rates tn Washington
VIA PENNSYLVANIA Railroad.

For the benefit of those desiring to at.
tend the meeting of the Knights of
Columbus, to be held at Washington,
d. c., April IL. the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company will sell round-trir
tickets to Washington from all stations
on its lines at reduced rates Thes,
tickets will be sold April IL. IL, and IL
and will be good for return passage un'
til April Is, inclusive.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-04-09

-Lost-Last week in Snow Hill, or
ON road from Snow Hill to Girdletree, a
pair of eyeglasses. Suitable reward
will be given if returned to l.. w.
Onley, Girdletree, Md.