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Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
Doctors Said He Would Not Live.

Peter Fry, Woodruff, Pa. writes:
after doctoring for two years with
the best physicians in Waynesburg, and
still getting worse, the doctors advised
me if l had any business to attend to l
had better attend to it at once, as
could not possibly live another month as
there was no cure for me. Foley's
Kidney Cure was recommended to me
by friend, and Immediately sent my
son to the store for it and after taking
three bottles began to get better and
continued to improve until was entire
ly WELL" p. ID. Cottingham & Co.,
Snow Hill, Lloyd & Blaine, Pocomoke.
Assistant Game Warden Dennis, with
the State police boat May Brown, has
been visiting the headwaters of the
Chesapeake Bay for several days past
looking for violators of the law by the
use of nets, and especially for purse
netters.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
A House of Mystery.

A house of mystery has been discov-
cred i'm the Bois de Boulogne. 1t has
subterranean passages, springing pan.
els, hidden trapdoors, secret under
ground apartments. padded and luxuri-
ously fitted rooms and entrances closed
by slabs of solid steel, which glide
softly back when you whisper "Open
sesame" press button, insert nee
die into microscopic hole. make the
needful caballstic signs and. in short.
carry out all the stage directions for
effective business" 1t does not APP
pear that anybody has ever made any
use of all these appurtenances of thrill
ing melodrama. But there are I'M
doubtedly tremendous possibilities in
the house Of mystery. though no mys-
terry has yet been wrought within its
fearsome walls. The melodramatic po-
tentialities seem to have been ensi
neered for mere arts sake and for
sheer love Of the thing by the tenant
who is or was until few weeks ago
Baron Raoul de Vaux.-Paris Letter u
London Telegraph.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
BIGLER JOHNSON HANGED
Towanda Man Pays For Murder of His
Wife and Younu Niece.


Towanda. Pa. July 26.-Bigler john
son was hanged here for the murder Of
his wife, Margaret Johnson. from
whom he had separated, and her niece,
Annie Benjamin. 10 years old, on Sep
tember Is. 1904.
1t was alleged by the prosecution
that the Johnson family, consisting OF
five persons. went to the home of Mrs.
Bigler Johnson. and with an axe killed
the woman and the girl. The John
sons, ii was then charged, set fire to
the house in an effort to conceal their
crime. The entire family was arrested
Bigler pleaded guilty.
Charles Johnson, a brother of Big
Ter, was convicted of murder in the
first degree. He is awaiting the deter
mination of his case by the courts on
an appeal. The other members of the
family were acquitted. Bigler Johnson
In a confession exOnerated Charles
from all blame
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
Cured OF Bright's Disease.

Mr.. Robert o. Burke, Elnora, N. Y,
writes: Before | started to use Foley s
Kidney Cure | had to get up from
twelve to twenty times night, and
was all bloated up with dropsy and my
eyesight was so impaired could scarce
~ see one of my family across the room.
l had given up hope of living, when a
friend recommended Foley's Kidney
Cure. One so cent bottle worked won-
ders and before had taken the third
bottle the dropsy had gone, as well as
P. d. Cottingham & Co., Snow Hill,
Lloyd & Blaine, Pocomoke.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
The Original.

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered for
the genuine. Ask for Foleys Honey
and Tar and refuse any substitute offer
ed as no other preparation will give the
same satisfaction. 1t is mildly laxative.
1t contains no opiates and is safest for
children and delicate persons. P. D..
Cottingham & Co., Snow Hill, Lloyd &
Blaine, Pocomoke.
The City Council of Havre de Grace
has ordered purchased 400, 900 bushels
of oyster shells to be placed on the
streets.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
THE ROOSEVELT.

,f Terminal wharf. and headed north
ward on her voyage of discovery to-
ward the North Pole yesterday after
noon. AS the steamer left the wharf.
an immense crowd. which had gather
ed to witness her departure. burst into
cheers. which were mingled with the
whistles of the steamers. and the de-
monstration continued as the steamer
passed down the harbor. The city had
been gaily decorated for the occasion.
Lieutenant Commander Peary, in
speaking of the expedition shortly be-
fore his departure. showed firm con-
6dence that the outcome would be
successful. in which case he intends to
return in September, 1906.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
Buy Il Now.

Now is the time to buy Chamberlain s
Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
1t is certain to be needed sooner or later
and when that time comes you will
need it badly you will need it quickly.
Buy it now. 1t may save life. For sale
by p. ID. Cottingham & Co.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
SWEDISH CABINET RESIGNS
Special Committee Rejects Govern.
ment Bill On Dissolution Of Union.

ment Bill On Dissolution Of Union.
Stockholm. Sweden, July 26.-The
Cabinet resigned after the special
committee appointed several weeks
ago by the Riksdag reported adversely
on the government bill designed to
meet the crisis caused by Norway's
secession.
The committee declares unanimous
ly that the government bill cannot be
adopted in the form in which II was
presented to the Riksdag. and pro.
poses that the Riksdag shall signify
its willingness to negotiate with Nor
way for a dissolution of the union IL
the newly-elected Storthing requests a
repeal OF the act OF union and a dis
solution OF the union. or IL such re-
quest is received from Norway after
the Norwegian people. by a plebiscite,
have declared In favor of the union.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
She Tried Five Doctors.

Mrs. Frances l.. Sales, of Missouri
Valley, Ia, writes 81 have been affiict-
ed with kidney trouble five years; had
severe pains in my back and frequent
desire to urinate. When riding | expe-
rienced much pain over the region of
the kidneys. tried five physicians
without benefit and then concluded to
try Foley's Kidney Cure. After taking
three sl.O0 bottles l was completely
cured" P. d. Cottingham & Co.,
Snow Hill, Lloyd & Blaine, Pocomoke.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29

PEARY'S SHIP SAILS NoRTHWARD
The Roosevelt Leaves On Voyage TO
Discover North Pole.
North Sidney. Z. b.. July 27.-The
Arctic steamer Roosevelt, bearing
Lieutenant Commander Robert f..
Peary's latest expedition. swung clear
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
Secretary Wilson Receivers.

Washington. July 20. - Secretary
Wilson. OF the department OF agricul-
ture. who was taken i'll with an attack
of acute Indigestion. has almost en-
tirely recovered. He spent some time
at the department during the day.
Democratic messenger., 1905-07-29
MIkApo RECEIVES TAFT PARTY
Imperial Princes ard Princesses As
sisted at Brilliant Reception.


sisted at Brilliant Reception.
Toxic. July 26.-The emperor and
the empress Of Japan received in al
dience and entertained at luncheon
the official members of the party Of
Secretary of War Taft. Shortly before
noon Secretary Taft was driven to the
imperial palace In the state carriage.
Lloyd c. Griscom, American minister
to Japan. assorted Miss Alice Roose-
welt to the palace. Crowds OF people
lined the streets during the passage
of the distinguished visitors to the
palace.
At the palace the imperial princes
and the princesses. attended by the
royal personages of the emperor's
household. the military and naval
STATS. members of the cabinet and
council of statesmen assisted in the
reception of Secretary Taft and his
party.
Minister Griscom made the presen-
tations to the emperor. while Mrs.
Griscom performed a like Office when
the visitors appeared before the en-
press.
The court presented brilliant spec
tacle during the ceremonials.
WOMAN FATALLYeoRED BY BULL
Pierced BY Horns of infuriated Ami.
NAL. She Died In Awful Agony.
Dover, Del. July 27.-Viciously at
tackled by an angry bull. Susan MUIR
ply. Q domestic in the family of Thom-
as Lewis. a farmer. residing on the
Foxhall farm. three miles distant.
died after suffering untold agony.
Miss Murphy. who was 46 years of
age and had been with the Lewis fam
lily for 90 years, went to the field as
usual to drive in the cows. Using the
customary precaution in case any of
the animals turned on her, she took
along a pitchfork.
She had been in the field but a short
time when screams were heard from
the field where the cattle grazed Hur-
rynig to the spot with pitchforks. Mr..
Lewis and his farm hands found the
large bull standing over Miss Murphy,
goring her.
The enraged animal was beaten off
and the woman rescued. Medical aid
was at once summoned, but she died
within a few hours
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-09-20

not hold, then to pay them eur
rent prices and the landowners
themselves hold the cotton.
On motion the following com
mlttees were appointed to or
ganlze their respective school
districts and to collect the 3
cents a bale referred to:
Caston-P. w. Twitty, w. L.
Criminger.
Union E. NJ. Hinson, w. M.
Estridge.
Dixie-H. C. Steele, T.. S. Rid
die, T. M. Belk.
Cedar Creek-B. A. Gamer.
A. H. Carter.
Fork Hill-G. w. Ellis. j. S.
Marshall.
Rich HIN. B. Small, j, w.
Blackmon.
Tradesville- Butler Funder
burk, w. j. Funderburk.
Bethlehem E. B. Lingle, d.
A. Funderburk.
The Association adjourned to
meet again on Saturday, the
3Oth instant, when President
Smith is to be invited to be
present. Secretary Jones re-
quests that all clubs that have
not yet paid their dues be pre-
pared to do so at the meeting
on the 30th.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-09-20

Senator I,iiman spoke Iaot Sat
ull'ay nj Marion III behalf of the
-, ,iticntiun of ire dispensary
sina AmNrg other things he
said:
"rhe fret Migrant and outrage
uus violation of the Inw iu which
| want 10 direct your attention is
he ma, Ell that has hren gong on
for several wears. The lcgisla-
lure does not see it. | believe as
far as | car see there seems iO hc
a conspiracy in the legislature 10
put men in charge Of this matter
who will bring it into disreuule
for the purpose of killing it. They
have elected nni reelected mcu
who's" records ard regulations did
not warrant their being pla"c,i in
charge az so large II business Ga
G'nTe @G OF the dl-pcusary Jaw you
wiiI find provision lhai ,Y.ry dol
lar Of the prof an the liquor bus
mess h,lnrge th Tie State school
fund, to be disllihu!cl among The
| rcnu!j,c md AhS.r;,, ,,r,i, =, :, :
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Lancaster, s. c. Sept 90. 1905.

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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-09-20

We never had prohibition un,
der present conditions and we can
not tell how it would work, but
there is reason for believing that
ii would work better than for
merly. 1t used to be that drug
stores could sell whiskey under a
prescription, but they can't do
this under the law we will have
after tho dispcnsary Is voted out.
The drug store that handles whis-
key descends to The level of the
ordinary blind tiger and we do
not believe there is druggist in
the county that would risk that,
or would stoop TO that level If
there were no risk involved.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-09-20

go.a4"ns,s e lhe Cotton
= EC>c0W. rs Associauon Mon
Gay,
The County Cotton Growers
Association, pursuant to the call
of President Smith, of the State
association, held an enthusiastic
meeting in the court house Mon
day President Strait presided
and Secretary Jones was at his
post. a letter from President
Smith was read, setting forth
the necessity Of members pay
ing into the state treasury 3
cent? per bale, as directed bv
the national association. Amin
terview with President Smith
as published in The State was
also read.
On motion the action of the
Asheville meeting in fixing IL
cents as the minimum price for
selling cotton was unanimously
endorsed,
The following resolution, Of
lercd by Mr.. John T. Green,
was adopted without a dissent
ing vote:
Resolved, that with a view of
aiding the Southern Cotton AS
sociation in its efforts to secure
for the cotton planter the min
imum price of II cents for the
present crop, the Lancaster
Cotton Growers Association in
regular meeting assembled, do
hereby earnestly call upon the
merchants and bankers of this
county to aid in this movement
to benefit the southern farmer,
10y extending to those indebted
to them, as much indulgence as
lHsSible, SO as to enable them to
hold their cotton until they can
secure II cents for it.
Also the following resolution,
offered by Mr.. Geo. w. Jones:
Resolved, That all landown-
crs make every effort in their
power to aid in every reasonable
way the tenants in holding their
! cotton; and where tenants can
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-09-20
Notice to all Persons In
debted to the Lancaster
Mercantile Co.

As you we'll know we made
some business changes the first of
last year, aud it is absolutely ne
ccssary that We must collect all
past due notes and accounts, in
order to settle with the late mem,
hers of our concern, therefore we
now ask our friends who we have
been SO liberal with TO now make
arrangements at once to pay US,
past due notes and al! accounts
not settled promptly will be
placed IN hands of our lawyer for
collection Yours truly,
LANCASTER MERCANTILE Co.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-09-20

In a strong editorial this week
the ksowee Courier calls upon
the people of Oconce county to
Danish the dispensary. "It has
been weighed in the balance and
found wanting,'' says the Courier.
"lts path has been and is the
same old trail of the serpent. 1t
debauches manhood IN high and
low places alike. The curse of
God rests upon it, and it must be
banished from our midst" And
that is the way 10 talk. Why
submit eternally to outrages just
to escape the payment of a paltry
tax!-GreenvilIe News.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-09-20
REQUEST BOOKS

"Anothor provision Of this law
Is that no man shall he allowed to
purchase liquor unless he gets u
request book and writes his name
IN it and states the quantity he
wants, and signs his own sig
nature to 1t Illus that been
done! No. NJ request boo s
have been used for several wears,
| am told, except here and there.
Here are two Of The m2st imnnr-
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-09-20
81 So Per ANNtJjIM.
Notice.

IurSuAnt to n c"mm.ss ion so
sued o7 the Secretary Of State.
tue books "i subscription Of The
Lancaster Publishing Company
VIII b" open until noon of Thurs.
dav September 215t, 1905. atthe
office OF Chas, ID. Jones, ESQ.
IN the town of Lancaster, South
Carolina.
Dated September Is, 1905.
Leroy Springs,
R. E. Wylie,
Chas. d. Jones,
Corporators.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-09-20

What church member would
vote to retain in his church a
member who had accepted the
position of dispensers Can ii
church member with any more
consistency vote to retain an in
stitution IN his county established
to make drunkenness profitable to
his mother Statet Is it any great
er wrong to run disoensary than
to vote for a dispensary'
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-09-20
Loiter to Fupderburk Co.

Lancaster, $. e,

~SN'f
DEAR SIR. A painter com.
planned that our cans are too
full; unhandy; spill
It's way we have It's han.
dler not to be full but we havo
weakness for full l.measure.- -
Oar gallon contains eight pints;
the usual "gallon" is seven.
Wen thiuk it over again but
we like a full can. How much
short would you like a barrel 2
Seven gallons would be the pro.
portion.
Short'measnre suggests that
the shortage is probably not in
the cheapest Ingredient.
Guess we'll stick to four Quarts
to u gallon, and fifty gallons II
barrelv
The name to go by is Devoe
lead.and zinc.
Yours truly,
66 f. w. DEvoE & Go.
Lancaster Mercantile Co. sells
our paint.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-09-20
[For The Ledger.
To Celebrate His Hundredth
Birthday.

Mr. Editor; Please favor me
by stating that people Of two
States have decided TO honor me
with a birthday celebration on
Oct. 18TH, 1905, at my residence
7 miles South West Of Monroe
n. c. | will be one hundred
years old on that day. Tongue
cannot express my gratitude to
God for the sweetness Of his gra-
cious gifts through life, especially
in old age All are expected to
bring well filled baskets and have
a nice dinner Respectfully,
Hiram ID. King.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-09-20
MEMS SHOES.

Hgz'sssssasAsa ssaa snveAry Hsssii. yoss
will find sSsSaetSoaass Oh. ssvV. T..
EDeseagEasss95. which Ia asz,oussyg,
Sss ass tes these yvEaes Samve- ewes.
W'esE'Es "a pair ess eieEaeE. Of these
EaOdees brands.
LADIES' AND CHILDREN's SHOES
Ahe world renowned Drewselby the guaranteed solid
leather Goldman shoes Standards The ladies fell nc
we have the preest line of shoes in town. Come s s
yourself and be convinced of this fact
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-09-20

CLOTHING, SHOES AND
GENTS FURNISHINGS.
Did You Ever Have a Fit?
Listen
We carry the famous line
of STROUSE BROS. cloth
ing, noted for good fitting.
No other line will compare
with it in value and up-to-
dateness. Let us figure with
you on that new fal, suit
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-09-20
NOTION DEPARTMENT.

In this department we have
everything NEW that could be
desired in the way Of Hosiery,
NeckWear for Ladies, Silk Enbroi-
derIes and Battenburg Collars,
Handkerchiefs, Back Combs, But
tons, etc. Also q full line Of the
famous r e G and W-B Corsets.
Ask to see the little Linen Center pieces and ocs each
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-09-20
= ch at Nh. ION .

'Tfe ID Sonal r1lmar's
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-04-06
Japanese Love Of Country.

There are many instances in Japan
of soldiers who have loved their coun-
try more passionately even than their
families. Americans may think 1t hor-
rible and incredible, but Japanese
women understand the intense feeling
of loyalty which predominates above
everything in soldiers hearts. In the
interior of Japan young farmer on
the outbreak of war was suddenly
called TO the colors. Two days prep
aration was given him to settle his af-
fairs and to start for Tokyo. His wife
had very young infant The young
mother was so overcome with grief
at this unexpected news that she faint
ed away and within an hour died, leav-
ing her husband alone with the new
born babe. What could he do with It?
Who could care for such a mite
Feeling that his own life was forfeited
to his country the poor man in a
frenzy of passionate grief killed his
own child. OF course the law had to
step in and he had to be tried for MUIR
der. A merciful jury acquitted him
on the ground of emotional insanity.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-04-06
Keeping ones Temper.

One of the most difficult things TO
do in the world sometimes is to keep
ones temper. A calm serenity of tenn
per and a self.control which keeps a
person unruffled amid the petty an.
noyances and lies of everyday life in
dicate the possession of perfect mental
health. Nowadays people are very
fond of saying so-andso was just
mad meaning very angry: but II
would be we'll IL temper were more
often seriously regarded as madness
II may be preventable madness, but
madness IL is while It lasts, and there
is seldom any one who is made more
unhappy by it than the person wac
gives way to It. In our treatment o
the ill-tempered the cultivation OF thu
art of not hearing will be yer,
helpful. 1t is a useful art all through
life.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-04-06
Garden ''Yeast.

And as wonders never cease. says a
writer in The Garden Magazine, the
scientists have now captured the bac-
terra that attract or urge the plants
to draw the nitrogen from the air
through the leaf and stalk into the
root system, and thus supply fertilizer
that one would otherwise have to pay
highly for to make the garden vege-
tables grow. The bacteria trainer
cultivates, tames or grows these small
creatures, dries them in small, hard
cakes, gives them to us to inoculate OF
vaccinate the seed or land, so that
these plants will draw more nitrogent
into the soil than they normally do
The government Agricultural depart
ment gives us yeast cakes. as We
call them, so there is no outgo bu
postage stamps value and the re
turns are great indeed.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-04-06
READS THE BOOK.
"The Road to Weilvilie" Pointed the
WAY.

way
Down at Hot Springs, Ark. the Wis
itors have all sorts of complaints, but
1t is a subject of remark that the great
majority of them have some trouble
with stomach and bowels. This may
be partly attributed to the heavy med
icines.
Naturally, under the conditions, the
question of food is very prominent
A young man states that he had suf-
fered for nine years from stomach
and bowel trouble, had two operations
which did not cure, and was at last
threatened with appendicitis.
He went to Hot Springs for rheu-
matism and his stomach trouble got
worse. One day at breakfast the
waiter, knowing his condition, sug-
gested he try Grape-Nuts and cream.
which he did. and found the food
agreed with him perfectly.
After the second day he began to
sleep peacefully at night. different
than he had tor years. The perfect di-
gestion of the food quieted his nerv-
Gus system and made sleep possible.
He says: The next morning ] was
astonished TO find my condition OF con.
stipation had disappeared. | could not
believe il true after suffering for so
many years; then took more interest
IN the food, read the little book The
Road to wellyille.' and started follow
ing the simple directions.
Il have met with such results that
in the last five weeks ! have gained
eight pounds in spite OF hot baths
which take away the flesh from any
one.
"A friend OF mine has been entirely
cured of bad case of indigestion and
stomach trouble by using Grape Nuts
Food and cream alone for breakfast.
There is one thing in PARTICULAR
have noticed great change In my
mental condition. Formerly ] could
hardly remember anything, and now
the mind seems unusually acute and
retentiye. / can memorize practically
anything J desire" Name given by
Postum Co, Battle Greek, Mich.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-04-06
Orioin of the MonocIe.

The proposal TO permit the use of
spectacles to British soldiers Is re-
minder that from their prohibition
came the monocle. About century
ago an army order was issued for.
bidding officers to wear eyeglasses or
spectacles. But a shortsighted OF.
ficer belonging to. crack regiment
had no mind to resign his commits.
sion or stumble blindly, and he in.
vented the single eyeglass. When
called to account by the authorities
he claimed that the monocle, being
of the singular number. did not con
travene the order against spectacles
and glasses in the plural. Red tape
accepted this literal rendering of the
law, and, becoming popular in the
British army the monocle was adopt
ed by civilian beaus.