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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
A ROCK THAT BLOOMS.
One of she Rarest and strangest OF
Fl0wering Plants.

A botanical novelty is being intro
duced In Washington under the name
of 1.-THE Living Rock" Ii is exploited as
the wonder of wonders in the plant
kingdom. natures living picture of in
tricate carved stone work, and its an
pearance does not belle these striking
encomiums. 1t resembles. indeed, moth
ing so much as those carved conglom-
erations OF different coiored stones to
be seen I'm most collections of minerals.
II In claimed that this strange plant
Will live and bloom for years without
being planted or watered. Ii il called
by the Indians 1.-THE star rock" and
dry whisky" the latter name being
bestowed upon IL from the fact that
when chewed it produces more or less
intoxication.
This rare and marvellous plant"
said the dealer. "is found on the top
of arid. barren, rocky. limestone noun
tains. at great attitudes. in Mexico.
where II Is too hot and dry in the sum-
mer for other vegetation and too cold
In the winter for even animal life. 1t
Will live and thrive in all extremes of
temperature and does well In a north
ern climate when all the native plants
perish from the cold.
"It retains sufficient moisture and
substance to furnish bloom for years
without being planted or watcred and
will bloom in a trunk. a room or
wherever 1t may be.
''The name Living Rock has been
given 1t because of its unique hardi-
ness. Scarcely any kind OF neglect or
bad treatment will injure the plant un-
less II be too much water At its home
rain does not fall sometimes for years.
1t blooms I'm September and October
and has a very beautiful. variegated
flower imbedded in white. silky wool
aureole. The lower part of the plant is
top shaped. and the upper part scarce
ly projects from the ground and is
from two to four inches I'm diameter
when growing wild. but under cultiva-
tion 1t is double that size. The plant is
very scarce and extremely difficult to
find. Washington Post.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
An Old. Irrepres.ible Conflict.

The real difficulty in Russia is TO
obtain rulers who are willing to con-
cede genuine personal liberty. The
whole bureaucracy and probably all
members of the dynasty except its
head dread free speech. because they
think the result will be a diminution
Of their dignity rs well as OF their In
comes. SO intense is this feeling that
many Russian liberals believe the only
practical escape from il would be the
election OF n new dynasty. which. from
the imperfection of its title. must al
ways seek support among the people
London Spectator
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
Asthma Sufferers Should Know
This.

Foley's Honey and Tar has cured
many cases of asthma that were con-
sidered hopeless. Mrs. Adolph Buesing,
701 West Third ST., Davenport, Iowa,
twelve years ago was neglected until it
finally grew into asthma. The best
medical skill available could not give
me more than temporary relief. Foley's
Honey and Tar was recommended and
one fifty cent bottle entirely cured me
of asthma which had been growing on
me for twelve years, and if had taken
it at the start would have been saved
years of suffering" p. ID. Cottingham
& Co., Snow Hill, Lloyd & Blaine, POGO
moke City.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
AN Souls Church. New York.

All Souls church. in New York city.
made famous by its pastor. Rev. r..
Heber Newton. has just passed out Of
existence as place Of worship. Dur
ing the last years OF Mr.. Newton's pas
torate his health was poor and the
membership fell of. Now the costly
organ and pews have been transferred
10 the Church OF the Archangel. which
has been formally christened All Souls
church. This church is the result OF a
fund started by n motorman who con.
trlbuted the first So
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
LOOK HERD!
PAINTS AND ROOFING MATERIALS
a Few Hints and Suggestions Concerning
Gbraer Fire Resisting Paints and Roofing Material.

FIRST:-Our Materials
especially Sun heat which destructbe
known Gibraltar qualities making
roofing all
it. p. m Cordiry
Hill; Harvey Dukes Grdletee
frankie Son.
Anderson Il Williams Berlin; Charles
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
If in a kind of bilious mood,
You wish an aid to digest food,
No other pill is half so good

AS DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
The Famous Little Pills Early Risers
cure Constipation, Sick Headache, Bill
iousness, etc. They never grippe or
sicken, but impart early rising energy.
Good for children or adults. Sold by
Paul Jones, Snow Hill, Lloyd & Blaine,
Pocomoke City.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
Maryland Fire PROBING & Paint Company,
Towson, Maryland.
THE CRITICAL MAN
And His Clothes

There is of pride in satisfying who is
critical or even whimsical. Some men overly particular
and the possessing such sensveness that like
wait upon best There is pleasure and satisfaction
seeing them pleased We in the clothing business
please not only in the style and the fit of the
garments he Selects but please him naming the lowest
prices such high grade clothing.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17

Thrown from her carriage in a runa-
way Monday, Miss Hope Wallis, of
Chestertown. was severely injured.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
Three Physicians Treated Him
without Success.

w. L. Yancy, Paducah, KY, writes:
81 had severe case of kidney disease
and three of the best physicians in
Kentucky treated me without success.
I then took Foley's Kidney Cure. The
first bottle gave immediate relief, and
three bottles cured me permanently.
gladly recommend this wonderful RENE
dy." p. ID. Cottingham & Co., Snow
Hill, Lloyd & Blaine, Pocomoke City.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
Boys TOP Notch" Clothing

It's pretty indication that there's better cloth
ing in the when find people who go look else
where coming back buy. And there weak spot in
this clothing, couldn't afford it the boys would find
it 1t is easy enough make suit look right but to
have it equal every sran that's the proposition being
solved of Goodman's boys clothes.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
Whooping Cough i'm Jamaica.

Mr.. j. Riley Bennett, a chemist of
Browns Town, Jamaica, West India
Islands, writes: 81 cannot sbeak too
highly of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
1t has proved itself to be the best rem
edy for whooping cough. which is
prevalent on this end of the globe. 1t
has never failed to relieve in any case
where | have recommended it; and
grateful mothers, after using it are
daily thanking me for advising them. !"
This remedy is for sale by p. ID. Cott-
ingham Il Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
President Castro Reelected.

Caracas. Ven.. June S.-General Cas-
tro. vincente Gomez and General velu
tint were formally respectively elected
president. frst vice president and Sec
0nd vice president of Venezuela.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-12
PROGRAM IS ATTRACTIVE
Albert Arveschoug, Norwegian Barry
tone, to Sing at Plymouth Church.

. Albert Arveschoug, the great Norwe-
g1an ,barytone, will sing at Plymouth
church. Nicollet avenue and Eighth
street, on Friday evening, Oct. 81.
Arveschoug is recognized as Norway 8
greatest singer, and one whose voice
ranks high among the worlds great
artists. The concert will furthermore
attract all music lovers by the fact that
Eugene Skaaden, the young pianist
and organist, who has lately come to
Minneapolis, will make his first public
appearance. Miss Marie Hovey, So
prano, and Miss Hattie Rosander, &C.
companist, are two other young artists
who practically make their first bow
to a Minneapolis audience on this oc-
casion; but not satisfied with this, Mr..
Randall, the manager, has also secured
the cooperation of the Claude Madden
string quartet, which will play the
Grieg string quartet in G minor, Opus
81, a number which has never before
been played in Minneapolis. The men,
bers of the Madden quartet are Claude
Madden, first violin; w. w. Nelson,
second violin; Edward j. Erck, viola:
Cretienne Erck, cello.
The program will be divided into two
parts, the first devoted to sacred music,
and the second exclusively devoted to
the music Of Norway.
Mr. Arveschoug will sing HKonge-
Kvadet,O from Grieg's cantata, "Sig-
urd Jordalfar,' and Sindig's "Vi Vii
Os ct Land, Somer Frelst og Frit, - the
song which may almost be said to have
displaced the old Norwegian national
hvmn since last June Z.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-12
CITY NEWS
HUNTER SHOT AND KILLED
ALFRED JOLLY, 10 YEARS OLD, rs
VICTIM OF ACCIDENT NEAR
RICE LAKE.

Alfred Jolly, 10 years old, press
man on The Journa was acct
near Rice Lake, three miles from Os,,
SEQ. A charge from shotgun entered
his right side and he died an hour later
at farmhouse. r.
Jolly had been hunting ducks with
his friend Alfred Brault, and they were
rowing about the shores of the lake
when the accident happened. They
were trying to get within range Of a
flock of ducks and jolly was holding
his gun in readiness. Suddenly he
tried to lay his gun down in the boat
and the hammer fell, sending the charge
thru his side. .%*...
Altho knowing that Jolly could. live
but few minutes, Brault carried the
/ boy to the home of John Prior, near
there, and he died before a physician
could get to him.
Peter Jolly, 724 Lincoln street NE,
the father Of the boy, went to Osseo
last evening and will bring the remains
home today. Alfred had been IN, the
employ of The Journal but two
weeks. III: ~.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-12
LIFE OF DR.. FUTILE
Rev. M. D. Shutter Will Present
ography of His Predecessor.

It was hoped that Governor W. B.
Douglas of Massachusetts and Governor
John A. johnson of Minnesota would
be able to meet on the same platform in
Minneapolis and deliver addresses at
the opening of the Universalist general
convention, Oct. 10, but. word has been
received from Governor Douglas that
he will be unable to attend. /.
An interesting event in connection
with the convention will be the presen-
tation of new work from the pen of
Rev. NJ. D. Shutter of Minneapolis,
"The Life of DR.. Tuttle.' - DR.. J. H.
futile was for many years pastor of
the Church of Redeemer in Minneapolis,
and at the time of his death was one
of the best known ministers in the
Universalist church. His biography
by his successor to the passionate of the
Church of the Redeemer will doubtless
be received with great interest. Rev.
DR.. Shutter having previously demon
strated his ability as an interesting
writer by the publication of number
Of other valuable books. III.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-12
DINED WITH EASTMAN
H. w. Kixmoeller Was Guest at Notable
Entertainment by Kodak Chief.

H. w. Kixmoeller, president Of the
o. H. Peck company, has just returned
from Rochester, N. Y, where he attend
on the occasion of his housewarming
to the directors of the Eastman Kodak
company and it's department. managers
also to the representatives of factories
and large supply houses: Among those
present were: Sir. William De Voc OF
London, Herr Schmidt Of the Kodak
Gesellschaft, Berlin, Germany; Mr.. Da
vison of Kodak Limited, London, ano
M. A. Seed of the NJ A. Seed Dry Plate
company, st. Louis. The guests mum n /
bered 10 and each was presented will
souvenir in the shape Of an illus
trated book, showing the magnificent
new residence and giving the menu ano
entertainment program.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-12
MUST SHOW LICENSES
saloonkeepers Cannot Sell Liquor Unit
They Have Document.

It has been decreed by the admins
tration that saloon licenses must be
displayed in a conspicuous place over
the bar, as prescribed by law. More
over, the licenses must be- posted before
any liquor can be sold. Ordinarily the
license reposes in the safe Of some
brewer or wholesale liquor dealer, to
whom the saloonkeeper may be IN
low the saloonkeepers to do business
as soon as they have deposited the
license fee with the city, treasurer, al
tho the license would not be granted
until some time later. 7...
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-12
Some Seasonable Advice.

at %a URGE popops at ct Pe ae
the year to lay in supply Of Cham
berlain IS Cough Remedy. It is almost
sure to be needed before winter is over,
and much more prompt and satisfacto-
ry results are obtained when taken as
soon as a cold is contracted and before
it has become settled in the system,
which can only be done by keeping the
remedy at hand This remedy is so
widely known and so altogether good
that nc. one should hesitate about buy
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-12
ST. PAUL GAMBLERS WIN
Grand Jury Finds No Bill Against Men
Arrested.

Gamblers have scored one for them
selves in st. Paul. z~ .,s H. ~,
Recently several raids of gambling
joints were made and half dozen men
arrested. Gambling equipment, includ-
ing tables and chips was seized. These
were presented yesterday to the grand
jury. The jurors looked at the tables
and chips, refused to listen to the testi-
mony Of any witnesses who were ready
to tell Of being cleaned out at the gam
bling joints, and brought in 'no bills =
against the accused.
Reformers say the prosecuting attor.
ney and grand jury are in league with
the democratic city administration. It
is not known what action the crusaders
will next take.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-12

John A. Schlener of Minneapolis is
president of the National Association
of Stationors and Manufacturers. At
the convention of the association in St.
Louis yesterday, Mr.. Schlener was
year. R. j. Smith, also of MINNEAPOLIS,
was elected secretary. The other Of
ficers elected were Abner K. Pratt of
Boston, vice president; and H. c. Balm
bridge of Brooklyn, treasurer. Boards
of directors were elected to represent
the two branches of the organization,
the stationers and the manufa cturers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-12

Ladies all wool blouse sweaters in OK
ford, black, blue and white; good values
at So; $1.39.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-12

At $1.95-Boys' Puritan Calf, heavy
double sole, Waterproof shoes for school
wear; sizes 1 to 51@. These are real good
$3.50 shoes. =
At $1.48-Boys' Heavy Sole School
Shoes; sizes to 51A; laced.
AT $1.25-Boys' Satin Calf lace school
shoes; sizes 1 to 81. -, ..
AT esc-shoes for Small Boys, made like
men 3; low heels, laced; sizes 10 to 1871:
s At s8c-Girls Shoes, sizes s1a2 to II;
blucher, heavy soles, patent tips. ~
At $1.25-Misses' sizes 11R to 2;
heavy kid uppers extension ,soles, laced.
At Shallow heel, vici kid, lace shoes
for girls who wear the larger sizes, 27a
n
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-12

At $2.oo-Girls' heavy sole kid, lace or
button; sizes ~ to- 2.
At $1.e5-Men's Shoes, heavy box calf
or the heavy veal calf; new styles; lace
and blucher. 49," 49,.
AT H$2.48-Men IS Box Calf, heavy sole
blucher, very stylish shapes.
At $275-Men's $3.50 Shoes reduced to
close aout the lines; box calf and vici kid,
y ufher :p5 laces.. - 1.
Lisa At $1.60-Women' IS heavy sole lace
shoes, good 5000 values; any size.
= Al $1.e5-Women fine box calf lace
Shoes heavy extension soles, wide widths.
At $2.40-Women' s. $500 blucher shoes,
new styles, Goodyear welts; any sizes, D
and 3 widths. -. -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-12
Hoodwinks the Oculist. Madden Eve
Medicin cures eyes. (Don It smart.) csc

Unlike other prepared roofings, Carey
Roofing cannot be cheapened to fit a
price. Once a Carey g, always a Ca
rey's. See W. s. Mott CO.. Tel. 376.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-05
WANT REPRESEN-
! TATION DECREASED.

The St Louis Advance opposes the
cutting down of southern representa-
ton in congress, because such course
will'not alter the present civil and po-
litcal status of negroes in the south
The Advance says:
The thing necessary now is the
enactment 81 appropriate legislation
for the enforcement of the 18th
Amendment, Enforcement and not
reduction is the cure. The right OF
the citizens of the United States to
vote shall not, be denied or abridged
by the United States or any state on
account of race, color or previous
condition of scrvitude,' All persons
born in the United States are citizens
of the United States, This is the
kernel of the whole matter" t,e
Shake, brother Murray, that is the
! kernel and you are the cheese.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-05

Mr.. T.. +. McDaniels, the we'll
known railroad contractor of South
McAlestcr, was a welcome. visitor to
Muskogee and the Cimeter office dur
ing the past week Mr.. McDaniels is
here promoting a new financial under
taking, which is destined to reflect
great credit and honor upon its incor-
porators, and also exhibit the remark
able push aad pluck of B. |. T. ne
gro moneycd men.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-05

Modern improved agricultural i'm
plcments are to be introduced in the
territory by certain land syndicates.
Some of these machines do the work
Of six families and at very much
less cost. We hope our negro families
will get together and utilize these
machines that pour millions of dol
lars into the Golfers of their white
brethren. ,.w
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-05
The. Cimeter; Employment Agency,

: The. Cimeter Employment Agency,
conductedsat 2i1"South Second street,
is the latest enterprise launched by
colored men. The purpose of this
agency is to supply labor of all kinds
to patrons. w. l.. Johnson will at
tend to the Office work, while Messrs.
I'D +. Hearne and II. A. Clark will
hustle dor business Ring up No. I43
when YOU want work or need help.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-05

The government report shows up
to Dec, I.3, 1904, crop of 1900, 900
bales Of cotton as against 100000
at the same date last year. This is
an increase of over ~ per cent, and
gives reason for the low market price
of the staple 1t is said that nearly
500 is lost on every bale sold. In
Georgia the other day, the farmers
set on foot movement to redu e the
crop by two million bales by burning
them. Qvite number of bales were
sacrificed, but such drastic plan is
not likely to be popular.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-05

and are anxious to have negro doc
tors take all such patients off their
hands at once. Well, up to date, the
negro doctors have held no indigna-
ton meeting over that proposition.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-05

=. The Sapulpa Signal seems to be
such n good paper the Phoenix man
uses the editorials from that paper on
every occasion when they attack the
courts of this district. Doug reminds
Us 'ofsan ostrich who hides his head
and thinks his tail is hidden.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-05

Alexander Richmond has been ap-
pointed u. $. Commissioner at We
woka. The appointment gives gen
eral satisfaction Mr., Richmond is
good friend OF our race and we re
joice at his success.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-05

The board has established a school
on the East side Tor whites. Now,
why not establish one on the West
side for the coored children They
need it and are entitled to it,
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-05

The negro who makes his money
on of negroes and then seeks the ad-
vice of white men to spend. it, invar-
irably gets his head thoroughly well
bumped.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-05

Colored men ought to learn that
even the greatest corporations are es-
tablishcd through faith, pluck and en-
ergy Of small investors. There would
be fewer great financial institutions
in America. had all the stockholders
held out until they could invest in
thousand and million amounts, a
hundred Indian Territory negroes
with $4,000 cash could start will,
SIC 10000 capital and handle "a bust
ncss from $25,ooo.oo to $5oooo.oo
year. With $Io,ooo.oo, bank. cleo
trio light and power plant, a steam
laundry, or any mercantile orimann
featuring enterprise could be sue
ces ssfully carried on. We must get
together with our widows mites
as well ms our riches of Midas pro
portions.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-05

Ii is reported on TIE streets that
Dr. Brown has purchased the north
west corner ar s sc oni' and the
Midland depot. He w.l huiid thereon
cc-story business block, Dr.
Prown stands lat the head, of his pro-
icssion in Mississippi, and is rated as
one of the wcalthiest negroes of his
state. There seems to be quite rival
ry between the negroes OF Mississippi
and Texas in purchasing lots for bus
mess purposes OH South Second
street Muskogee is the gamer thro'
these investments and extends a cor
dial welcome to these thrifty and wor-
Thy citizens,
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-05

Professor Andrew J and Perry W.
Howard of Ebenezer, Holmes Co.,
Miss, reached the city last Friday on
a prospecting tour Andrew formerly
was head Of the department of math-
eiratics at Alcorn A. and Nj. College,
Mississippi aud his brothcr Perry
now fills that chair. These gentlemen
are interested in farming, banking and
mercantile ENTERPRISES at home and are
likely to invest here in most sub
stantial way Prot Perry Howard
graduated last September from the
Illinois College of law, and may
ioin at AN early date the already
strong and representative coterie of
Mississippi's. professional men in
Muskogec.
The Richmond News Leader says
the white physicians of Virginia have
no. desire to attend negro patients
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-05
Jones great letter from Senate,

Jones great letter from Senator
Gcvcridge is not such great letter
after all. The. Senator told him IL
tie letter that there was nothing in
the bill that Jones had been roaring
about. In fact it seems that the dis
tiagu5hed ex-coqtestant for seat in
congress WAS not informed as to the
bill and was. asking congress TO do
something that had been done. lie
expects this graadStand play 10 get
him into the constitutional conven-
,jons
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-05

The Cimctcr wishes its readers and
friends happy new year. Now is
the time to subscribe.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-05

For member 81 Constitutional con.
vcntion-A. G. w, Sango.