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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-05-13
Appeal of Pastors.

The judicial conference of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church will hear the APP
peals of the Rev. Drs. Wilbur F. Cork
ran and Charles S. Baker of the Will
mington M. E. Conference, convicted at
its last session on charges growing out
of stock transactions, will convene in
New York on June 18th with Bishop
Berry presiding.
The select number of jury which heard
the cases of these two ministers at the
session of conference which convened
in Grace NJ. K. Church in Wilmington
in March, rendered verdicts suspending
DR.. Corkran from all ministerial rela-
tons for one year and deposing Dr.
Baker. Counsel for the ministers as
soon as the verdicts were announced
gave notice of an appeal.
No witnesses will be examined by the
judicial court, which will consist of
twenty-one ministers elected by three
annual conferences, and the main OBJ
ject will be to determine if the pre-
vious proceedings were legally DONE
Counsel for the defense will be COM
PEELED to give the reason for the appeal,
to which the counsel for the plaintiff
will make answer. Any testimony used
will be in typewriter form and that
taken ut the previous trials.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-05-13
First WiCOmiCO Hanging.

Governor Warfield last Friday took up
the case of Henry J. Handy, colored,
convicted of the murder of his wife
Celia, at the September Term of the Cir
cult Court for Wicomico county, and
fided the date for his execution on Fri
day, July Z.
Sheriff ellis will now make prepara-
tions for the hanging, which will be the
first that ever tool place in Wicomico
county. 1t is stated that the execution
will be as private as possible. Only
the officers, newspaper representatives,
Handy's spiritual advisers and few
others will witness the hanging, which
will take place on the Jail yard.
Handy was convicted in the Wicomico
Court for mudering his wife.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-05-13
The Horse Race.

Last Friday afternoon about two hun
dred of our people went out to the Snow
Hill Driving Park to witness two rae
ing events, brought about by the enthu-
siastic claims of our local speeders.
The first race was between l.. T..
Hearn's -. r." Oscar Lewis horse
and J. H. Perdue's horse. The stakes
were set of fine harness. Hearn' S
horse won. Time, about 1.3S.
The second race was between James
Robins horse, Oscar Lewis horse and
Hearn's tom" Perdue won in two
straight heats. Time, about 2.40.
The end is not yet. There is going to
be events in horse racing, or we are
badly mistaken, for some of those who
participated in the races of last Friday
fully believe they can do much better.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-05-13
THE DOG HAD HYDROPHOBIA
The Two Hearthway's and Mrs. John
Vickers Go to Pasteur Institute, Balti-
more, for Treatment.

A few persons who were not acquaint-
ed with the facts thought the account
in the MESSENGER last week of the
mad-dog scare was overdrawn, but
they did not know all the circumstances
and now that they have found out have
changed their minds and realize that
we did not exaggerate the case at all.
Deputy Sheriff Benjamin w. Hearth
way and his son, Willie, who went to
the Pasteur Institute last Friday for
treatment returned home on Saturday,
it is said, against the advice of the
physician in charge of that institution.
Since their return home they have been
advised that the dog which bit them
was suffering from hydrophobia in the
worst form when it was killed, and
| they had better return to the Pasteur
for treatment, which they did last We'd
nesday morning, accompanied by Mrs.
John Vickers, who also had been bitten
by the Hearthway dog. Her case is
considered the worst of the three, as
she received quite wound which has
been much inflamed, and has been giving
her trouble for several days.
The people of the town have been
much concerned for the three unfortu-
nate people, and realizing that the sum
charged for their treatment, while less
than the regular price, was large
amount of money for them, and so the
citizens have contributed voluntarily
most of the money needed for their ex-
penses. 1t will cost $500. 90 for their
treatment
1t is said on good authority that the
Hearthway dog bit several other dogs,
and as consequence women and chill
dren are very much frightened, and
many men are carrying revolvers in
their hip pockets with the avowed pur-
pose of shooting the first dog that
approaches them.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-05-13
Building and Loan Association

The thirteenth annual report of the
Snow Hill Building and Loan Associa-
ton was submitted for the approval of
the stockholders at the annual meeting,
held in Masonic Hall last Friday even
ing.
The third series of stock has just
matured. The amount which had been
paid in on it was $l44 per share. The
present value per share is $213.74.
The stockholders meeting was called
to order by Mr.. Marion T. Hargis,
President of the Association, and on
motion of c. L. Vincent, Mr.. James P.
Townsend was called to the chair to
preside over the meeting
The old officers were reelected, as
follows: President, Marion T. Hargis;
Vice-President, J. Samuel Price; Secre-
tary, w. ID. Corddry, Jr.; Treasurer,
James p. Townsend; Directors, S. l..
Purnell, C. l.. Vincent, b. T. Truitt, II.
T. Hancock, WalterC. Turner Auditors,
William A. McAllen, William C. Powell,
C. V. White.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-05-13
Worcester Parish.

Third Sunday after Easter MAY l4th).
Divine service by Rev. H. G. England
Cd. W. as follows: Morning Prayer
and sermon, 80 A. M; Sunday School.
9.15 A. M; Evening Prayer and sermon.
7.30 p. M; Subject: Christian Eviden-
ces." Thursday, Ocean City. 7.3O p. NJ;
Friday, Evening Prayer, 7.3O p. NJ.
You are cordially invited The Rector
of the Parish will attend the Spring
Convocation in Salisbury Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-05-13
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inflamed con-
dltion OF the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
infiamed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is en-
tirely closed, Deafness is the result,
and unless the inflammation can be taken
ont and this tube restored to its normal
conditihn, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten are caused
by Catarrh' which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F j. CHENERY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-05-13
To Protect Fruit Trees.

College Park, Nd, May 10. State
Entomologist t. b. Symons has the
following to say with respect to the
care of fruit trees at this season and
their protection against the ravages of
insect enemies. He says:
''There are many insects which we
may consider our annual visitors. Ac-
cordingly orchardists, as well as those
who have smaller number of trees for
home use, should take every precaution
toward protecting the trees and fruit
that remain on after the recent freezes
from insect and fungi attack.
"Apple trees should be sprayed at
this time with paris green or other ar
senite (three-eighths of a pound to so
gallons of water) for protection against
the codling moth, an insect that causes
the majority of our wormy apples 1t
is wise to apply the paris green with
bordeaux mixture at the above proper
tions, adding bordeaux for water. The
bordeaux mixture will control various
fungus diseases.
1.-The apple tree tent caterpillar seems
to be present in enormous numbers this
spring. Since the insect can easily be
detected by its conspicuous nests or
tents, the whole colony can be torn from
the tree in early morning or evening
and destroyed. A torch may also be
employed to destroy them. If they are
out of reach, spraying the branches
nearest to the nests with an arsenite
will control them.
Injury from the plum curculic by
''stinging" the fruit will probably be
more pronounced this year owing to the
fact that large per cent. of the peaches
and plums have already been killed by
frosts in some parts of the State. The
beetles attack the plum, peach and
apple. Spraying the tree with paris
green or other arsenite will have the
effect of killing some of the beetles, as
they feed on the foliage and fruit. The
HlCIiOu SfiOutQ dtoO DC Di az
ticed when practicable that is, where
the tree is not too large to jar easily.
1t consists of placing large sheet under
the tree and then Earring the tree sud-
denly. If done in early morning the
beetles will fall into the sheet and can
then be destroyed. 1t may be neces-
sary to continue this work every morn
ing for two weeks, or until they be-
come very scarce.
"In controlling the asparagus beetles,
which are causing much trouble at this
time, the only means we may suggest
is spraying with an arsenite, busting
air-slacked lime on the plants to kill the
larvae, and to let part of the aspara-
gus grow up as trap for the insects.
They can then be treated on the trap
asparagus more effectively by spraying
or catching them.
"Any further information as to the
above or other insect pests will be glad
" given by communicating with the
State Entomologist, College Park, Md. -
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-05-13
Will Give A Dance.

The Millsboro and Frankf ford dancing
class, which has been under the very
efficient instruction of Professor Cooper,
of Wilmington, for the past winter will
give it's final dance in the Millsboro
Town Hall next Tuesday evening, May
18th. $50 invitations have been issued
and the Hayden Orchestra, of Philadel-
phia, has been secured for the occasion.
The patronesses will be: Mrs. Robert
B. Houston, Mrs. William B. Jones,
Mrs. Edwin Sirman, Mrs. Frank HI.
Hickman, Mrs. Norman A. Huxford,
Mrs. John II. Layton and Miss Eliza
beth Robinson.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-05-13
FIRE DESTROYED RESIDENCE.
MIR. Archer Holloway and Family Had a
Narrow Escape From Being Burned up
Yin Their Home in Queponco.

About 10 O'Clock Monday night the
hong Of Mr.. Archer Holloway, in Que
ponce, Was discovered to be on fire.
The discovery was made by Will Flem-
ing colored farm hand who was occu-
ping the kitchen loft. He was awaken
ed by the smell of smoke and the crack
Ing of flames He ran down stairs and
found the main building in flames He
alarmed the household, and Mr. and Mrs.
Holloway, who were occupying room
on the first floor, FASTENED to the rescue
of their two daughters, who were asleep
in the second story. Mrs. Holloway
had some trouble to awaken them.
After few moments delay, all escaped
from the burning building. Mr.. Hol-
loway managed to secure the bed he
had been asleep on and few things of
minor Importance.
The house and it's contents was a
total loss. The property destroyed
was worth about three thousand dollars,
and Mr.. Holloway only had an insur-
ance of $950.00. The entire family
were without any clothing except that
in which they were sleeping when
awakened by the colored man.
Mr.. Holloway was badly burned about
the head and neck He writes the
editors of the MESSENGER to extend his
thanks to the kind friends and neighbors
who have SO generously extended their
sympathy and help since his great loss.
He greatly appreciates it and wishes
them to know his feelings.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-05-13
REPUBLICANS novel PLAN
May Not Put up Local Tickets in The
Surely Democratic Counties. Work
ing Against the Amendment.

Chairman John B. Hanna, of the Re-
publican state committee, was in Balti-
more Monday looking after routine
matters. Although apparently paying
little attention to matters political, he
has really been doing some practical
work, and thinks it will bear fruit.
Mr.. Hanna's efforts are now directed
to defeat of Democratic plans to carry
the constitutional amendment. He has
had submitted to him a plan which is
now receiving attention, and which if
carried may save the Republicans many
vote which will otherwise be thrown
out. The idea is original, but before it
is adopted will be passed upon by the
Republican management.
The proposition is to make no local
nominations at all in surely Democratic
counties, leaving to the illiterates only
three cross-marks instead of dozen or
more. 1t has been the experience of
Republicans that where the illiterates
are obliged to single out number of
candidates they are apt to make mis-
takes, and as one vitiates the entire
ballot they lose all. In Hartford county,
it is stated, 700 Republican ballots were
thrown out at the last election because
of blunders by negro illiterates.
lnasmuch as the county is Democra-
tic, anyhow, especially when the ticket
is long one, Republicans in the county
are urging the abandonment of local
and state ticket, and directing their eff
forts to defeat the Democratic candi-
date for comptroller and the amend
ments. Of course, the good roads
must follow the negro Acknowledgement
amendment, for the black illiterate will
not know how to discriminate.
The advocates of the scheme claim
they can poll many more votes against
the comptroller and the amendments, if
it is adopted. The same method would
be urged in Queen Anne, Worcester
and Wicomico counties, and probably in
Baltimore and Cecil counties.
The matter will probably be referred
to the several counties affected and
which may be directed to act as they
deem proper. Only the local ticket
would be affected and, therefore, the
state managers have no jurisdiction.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-05-13
Bio Grower of BIaCkberrieS.

Register of Wills John w. Dashiell.
of WicOmico County, will this season be
the most extensive grower of Lucretia
blackberries on the Peninsula. He has in
bearing on his lands near Fruitland rs
acres of briars and expects to ship more
than 200, 900 quarts of fruit. Mr.. Dashiell
says his crop has not been injured by
the frosts and cold weather and the
yield promises to be larger than last
season. Mr.. Dashiell used to be one
the largest strawberry growers on the
Peninsula, but has nearly abandoned
this crop for the blackberries.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-05-13

The present spring has undoubtedly
been very unfavOrable for large crop
of fruit, and from Delaware and the
lower peninsula reports indicate that all
fruits have been greatly damaged.
Cherries which in some parts of the
peninsula are grown extensively, are
reported badly hurt, and the crop will
be unusually short. Strawberries will
be in market later than usual, and the
crop promises to be smaller than last
year. Whatever may be in store for
the growers the railroad and transpor-
tatiOn companies are making active
preparations to handle a fair crop of
peaches and pears.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-05-13

"A special train carrying Pennsyl-
vania Railroad officials and their guests
stopped in Snow Hill enroute to Chinco-
league Island last Saturday. In the
party was General Superintendent,
Brooks, Supt. Del. Division, Holiday,
Senator Sproul, John Roach the ship
builder, of Chester; and number of
ladies. While in Snow Hill the party
visited All Hallows Churchyard and
other places of interest.
The board of visitors and governors
of st. Johns College has decided to
offer % free tuition scholarships to as
many high schools in the state, including
those located at Cumberland, Lonacon-
ing Reisterstown, Towson, Denton,
Westminster, Elkton, Cambridge, Frede-
rick, Middletown, Oakland, Belair,
Havre de Grace, Chestertown, Rockville,
Ellicott City, Laurel, Centreville, Girls
field, Easton, Hagerstown, Salisbury,
and Pocomoke City.
Mrs. Julia A. Nicholson, for many
years a resident of Snow Hill, died at
the home. of her brother, Mr.. William
Chopper, /on Chincoteague Island, Mon
day, aged 76 years. She had been
failing for some time, and her death
was caused by general debility. Her
reHains> were inferred in the Presby-
terrain Churchyard here on Wednesday.
MRS. Nicholson was a member of the
Presbyterian Church. She was an aunt
of Mrs. James E. w. Wimbrow of this
town.
"A large number of the most extern
sive tomato growers of the Peninsula
are proposing not growing this crop this
season. Tomatoes pay if prices are
good, but not otherwise. Gamers and
commission men state that large bulk
of last seasons canned crops is still on
the market unconsumed. This will have
tendency to lower prices. Tomato
growing is one of the great crops on
this Peninsula, and it is said that Mary
land and Delaware grow the tomatoes
for the worlds consumption.
Mr.. William r. Spurrier, assistant
purser of the steamer Maryland had a
serious attack of bleeding at the nose
last Friday while in Baltimore. He was
in drugstore at the corner of Howard
and Lexington streets when it Happened.
The proprietor and clerks did all in their
power to help him stop the bleeding,
but all their efforts were in vain, so a
physician was summoned, who also, tried
all his skill without success. Finally a
specialist was sent for, and after work
ing on the case for awhile, he stopped
the bleeding and had Mr.. Spurrier sent
to the steamer Maryland. He was very
weak when he arrived at the wharf
He returned to Baltimore last Monday
where he is now under treatment of the
specialist and taking rest from his
arduous duties.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-25
Only Peach In Orchard.

Just about now Mr.. Harry L. Field
never begins TO realize that he is the
only peach in the orchard or at least
that orchard which is located in Anne
Arundel county Mr.. Feldmeyer's S
peach trees are loaded with fruit and
the branches are bearing down upon
the ground with the weightiness OF
the Weld. Only yesterday Mr.. Field
meyer plucked branch about one foot
in length which bore seventeen peach
es, and this is no peach story either,
for ne has the branch with the seven
teen luscious specimens on his piano
today, If any one wishes an occular
demonstration.
Today Mr. Feldmeyer had one hun.
dred baskets of his peaches in market
aud they found ready sale a 81 per
basket. The fruit is large and luscious.
sweet and delicious and it is said
there has been no such crop in Anne
Arundel county this year, as the rain.
hail and backward spring destroyed
the fruit buds and the recent rains
either rotted the peaches in the or
chard, or beat them from the trees.
Mr.. Feldmeyer is to be congratulated
on his fine and prolific peach yield.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-25
Imnrovements In Town.

The old Annapolis Savings Institu-
tion, Main street, which has recently
changed hands, is being improved IN
terror and exterior, and will be put In
perfect order for its occupancy IN the
near future.
a concrete sidewalk is being laid
around the new Annapolis Banking
and Trust Company's banking house
property on Main sreet.
The old stairs in the Masonic Build
ing on Conduit street are being re,
newed. There will be no material
change in the style of the old STAIR
wav. but the tread of the stairs VIII
be new. The Masonic Building II
part OF Mann's Inn, where Washington
made his hotel quarters when he visit
ed Annapolis The Capital Office -
also in a part of this old building.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-25
A WILD Ride.
Automobile Accident The Rcsult
Of Sidestepping.

A party of four started out from
Annapolis yesterday afternoonson an
automobile ride, intending to take in
the sights in the town and adjacent
surroundings. They did not get far,
however, before they came to dire
mishap. Either the chauffeur did not
know how to manage the machine,
or the machine was out of order, for
it zig Jagged and made serpentine
route through the streets and when a
short distance out Of town the machine
encountered q buggy in which were
two ladies' Their horse became
frightened and reared and pranced,
and as the automobile was "off its
trolley or had a bun on, a collision
could not be averted.
The machine and the buggy came to
blows, the young ladies jumped out
and, were more or less hut and the
buggy came to grief by having its
shaft broken. 1t was narrow escape
for all concerned. The wild ride was
not without its ludicrous side, how
ever, for on the return trip as the
auto reached West street the party
met large country wagon filed with
pretty girls. The driver, farmer,
showing his summer boarders the
sights, pointed but the automobile.
Like child, when told to put on com
pany manners does its worst, so did
the machine. 1t sidestepped up to the
horses in the farm wagon and sacheted
back again.
The horses resented the indignity
pranced and carried the wagon up on
the sidewalk in front of Mr. James NJ.
Munroe's residence and into his iron
fence. The girls screamed, hats went
off, hands went mp aud consternatior
took the place of laughter and hilar.
ity. The automobile returned after
Commute sidestepping, as all vel
regulated automobiles should, and i
is a miracle that any of the party
lives to tell the tale.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-25
MAN ABOUT TOWN.
What He Hears When Nosing
Around The City.

Curious sights greet the keen eyes
Of the Man About Town as he peTam.
bulates about the streets even in q
small town like Annapolis. He sees
something every day TO attract his
gaze and fasten his attention and
what he hears would take volumes tc
tell.
Yesterday the Man About Town was
walking up Franklin street when his
attention was attracted on heopposite
side by fine looking gentleman, evil
IDENTIFY stranger, who was respect
fully greeted by an old colored woman
who looked as though she were well
fed and took life as it is meted out
to her, care free and happy. The fol
lowing conversation took place after
there had been a word of recognition
between old "aunty' and the form 81
Annapoiltan
well declah. Mr. Harry. eff you
don't look dat young and spruce
Heyeuit changed bit since last saw
You, desc twenty years ago. Why,
chile, | Eembahs when you war so
high measuring about tYo feet from
the sidewalk). Now you is grand
fader. How time do fly do. You looks
as young and handsome as eber. =
The gentleman could not stand this
fiattery with some one nearby to hear.
He changed the subject and inquired :
"Aunty, how old are your"
"Deed / don't know, sab. / guess
Ise comm on do, Ise been var some
time
Then the former Annapolitan re-.
marked on aunty's size and her super
abundant avoirdupois. and said
why, aunty, you are so fat you are
almost as broad as you are long. You
must live we'll.
"Don't know what makes me fat, !"
said the old darkey. ''Taint etin so
much, / guess Ise fat cause l was bonn
on de full OBJ de moon. and all fat
people you see. Mr.. Harry, is all born
on de full OBJ de moon.'
With this startling information the
old aunty wabbled off and that por-
tion of humanity overburdened with
too solid flesh that refuses to melt
may console itself that It is all
because they were born on dc full OBJ
de moon
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-25
ALaunch Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. McManus, of
Washington, who are visiting relatives
here, gave delihgtful launch party
last evening. The objective point was
RoundB ay and the sand banks. but
the threatening weather prevented and
the launch put into Cool Springs.
Here supper was served and everybody
enioved it, their appetites being
whetted by the salt breezes on the trip
no the Severn in the commodious and
comfortable launch, tile John Writ
Randall. owned by Dir. Walter Clark.
After supper the return trip was made
and Clark's pier was reached at 8.
D. IN. Those in the party were Mr..
and Mrs. A. b. McManus, Dr. and
Mrs. A. Shepherd Douglas, Miss Ariel
Abbott, all Of Washington, Mr. and
Mrs. vi. NJ. Abbott, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles 3. Abbott. Mr.. and Mrs. S.
Reese Abbott. Mr.. Il. b. Shaver,
Master Russell Abbott, Mis-. Gage.