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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27
HEARD IN PASSING

One seldom sees a full man with a full pOcketboOk.-M Montreal Star.
 Senator Platt, of Connecticut, says he spends his spare time reading flc- ton. He should not overlook the beef trust report-Washington Post.
 It will be tough on the trusts when the government decides to hire lawyers instead of office boys to enforce its antitrust laws.-New York American.
 Commissioner Garfield found that the beef trust makes only % cents on q steer. Has it occurred to any one that the beef trust may have given him the wrong steer?-New York Mail.
 Mir Bryan places Senator Lafollette at the head of the refrOm wing of the republican party. But Bob LaFollette is the entire wing, unless indeed the president belongs in it.-Birmingham Age Herald.
 The position of the national admin istratiOn, if we understand it correctly, and we think we do, is that the baby is. and of right ought to be- entitled to the first consideration of all true Amer icans.-Chicago Inter-Ocean.
 Assuming that the R0ckefeller 11lOlley may be tainted" is it not possible that by accepting it the American board may turn it from its alleged evil course to the development of good: This would be mission work at both ends.-Springfield Union
 In summer time the air used for ven tilating the house of commons in Lon don passes through blocks of ice In winter it is heated. In fog the outer air passes through layers of cotton wool six inches thick. During forty eight hours of fog the cotton wool on one occasion was as black as the back of chimney. Thanks to these pre- cautions. the house has been absolutely free from mist and the atmosphere is in normal condition while a dense fog prevails outside. The normal temporal ture of the house of commons is kept at the level of 62 degrees, except in sultry weather, when it is raised to 65 degrees.-New Haven Journal and Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27

The interchange of American and German college professors suggested
 by the kaiser, and now being arranged
 should he productive of the most sat isfactory results. The American will see much to impress him in the thor oughness of German method. the in finite capacity for investigation and the prevalence of deep. philosophic thought. We are already indebted to that country for much that figures in the phenomenal material progress of our land Says one writer to the Ger man professor who comes here with the intention of getting into harmony with the material spirit. no matter what his general conclusion may be this one conviction will stand out beyond all others--this is land where optimism finds it's highest ex- precision: that 1t is this national spirit that has shaped itself into a force which acOmplishes prodigies. This will be especially interesting to the visitor because the founder of systematic oI,- timism was German. Gottfried Lieh- nitz. who believed in the pre-estab. lishe,I harmony of things ard was cOl- vinced that this was the best of words
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27

The first electrical locomotive was made in 1S35-and our railroad trains still go by steam. Several kinds of electric lights shone brilliantly at the first great worlds exhibition at the Crystal Palace in London, in 1S51 but it was not until 1878 that electric light ing was seriously introduced. Ages before the steam engine was invented the use of electrical power was contem- plated. and even now it is little lag gard. There really seems to be some thing of the misgiviDg that we are as- suming to harness the absolute energy when we make an industrial applica- tion of electricity. But is there any thing whatsoever that we do in which the absolute force is not really the prime mover?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27

There has recently been, in English literary journals and elsewhere. some more or less academic discussion of the origin and significance of the com mon eXpletive Great Scott" We are not sure that any conclusion has been agreed upon, though the weight of evi- dence and opinion seems to confirm the widely accepted theory that it is of German origin. and is simply an Af- gliciZation of German words meaning Great GOd" Says an exchange: At any rate, it is certainly not an Amerl- cansm. and has nothing to do with General Scott, but so far as it is used here was borrowed from England. Per haps, if the origin and meaning of it which We have mentioned were more generally understood, it would not he so commonly used as an expletive by people to whom its pristine form, Great God.' would sound like blas- phemy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27

Southern Rhodesia has an agricul- tural department which is just now booming the cultivation of tobacco. Mf George NJ. Odlum, one of the staff was sent to this country last year to study the industry in all it's phases, and the result of his work now appears in q volume of 200 pages, devoted to our tobacco soils. our methods of planting and cultivation, and the curing and marketing of the crop. Scores of fine pictures adorn the book. and finer manual of the kind would be hard to find. This is the best illustration of the energy and push that are trans forming the land in which not single white man has dared to set his foot for thirty years after the early days of Livingstone. White farmers are tilling the soil and reapers and steam diggers are busy where few years ago native women were the only agriculturalists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27
A TITLED SOCIALIST
COUNTESS OF WARWICK HAS JOINED RANKS OF SOCIALISTS.
Beautiful and Influential Woman to Work for the Cause-No Sudden Whim, But Convictions
 Growth of Years.

Socialists ranks in England have . new supporter. No less a parsonage than the beautiful countess of Warwick.
 Chatelaine castle, country seat, town house, mistress of many broad acres 23,O0O or so-the countess has cast in her lot with the people that stand for radical things, change in existing conditions in England, for readjustment of the land holdings This is Lady Warwick's creed. as given by herself to corre- spondent of the New York World:
 Adult suffrage, irrespective of sex; dis establishment and disendowment of all churches; abolition of land monopoly;
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27

Prospective brides. who intend to marry young men with small salaries may take notice of the method for rais- ing furniture money adopted by Miss
 Nellie Beartlsley of Portland. Miss Beardsley has figured cut 8 way where by she can acquire the sum of S2.JO. enough money to pay for an extended honeymoon and furnish a flat Miss Bear,isIey would acquire the money by making her marriage an attraction for the Trail the amusement street of the westen Worlds Fair. The only weak point in the scheme lies h the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27

eral years her sympathies have been with the labor party of England; sthe' reason she gives for her stand with this party is that neither of the great politi- cal parties, conservatives and liberals, is democratic enough to further the in- terests of labor unless forced to do so by a strong and united labor party in the house of commons. The countess de- clares: T hope that eventually the labor party will so control the house of com mons as to be able to place the econom- ics of this country (EnglandD on very different footing."
 In America we are more or less used to see women try ito mix up in politics. as it is rather scornfully phrased, but in this country we have nothing to equal the interest shown by the English wo- man in state affairs. She does not mix in, she is in; as social power she yields a strong political influence. has keen in- tellectual interest in political matters, is much better equipped than her Ameri- can sister to take part in shaping gov- ernment.
 English novels now and then give us a glimpse of this place held by the Eng fish woman of high degree in the politi- cal world, and the newspapers occasion ally, as in the instance of the countess of Warwick, acquaint us with the fact that the English society woman is woman that has broad grasp of public affairs. We read of Lady This electioneering in the interests of her husband, of the countess of Somewhere striving to get votes for somebody; but are just open ing our eyes to realization of the decid- ed power in the hands of the ladies across the water.
 In this respect of national feeling, it seems to us the American woman is be- hind the English. It may be the former could never, so different are conditions in America, have opportunity to take just such a position: here state and church and society not being so closely bound together. But it would not be a bad thing if educated, clever, jealous women here were to inform themselves of social needs. The countess of War wick is by no means the only one of her country women well acquainted with the working of her government.
 HENRY ROWLAND.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27
MONDAY, MARCH 27, 1905.

In the three months of July, August and September 1904, 22S passengers lost their lives on the railroads of the United States by train accidents. This was three times the average of the nine preceding quarters. The derail- ments and collisions on the roads reached the appalling total of 2,76O. Counting accidents due to all causes on the roads. such as falling off trains and casualties in coupling and uncoup- ling. 1,O32 lives were lost in this black quarter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27
Sweets to the Sweet,

"Why do you call me your honey?" asked the fair maid in the parlor scene. as she toyed with her new engage ment ring.
 Because you are my bee-loved," re- piled the young man. who had ac- quired a job-lot of wit from an an- cient almanac. Enquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27
Innocence.

"I am so glad George rides down in the mornings said Mrs waxter.
 And does he, dear?" queried Mrs. Baxter
 Yes. indeed, Why. he says he gets on the water wagon just as soon as he starts for work News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27
No Need of It.

Do you ever realize, my child,' said the philanthropist, when you look at those gorgeous and beautiful feathers on your hat. that they are pulled from living ostriches, at the cost of much pain and suffering?"
 q do," said Miss de Muir, and it al- ways wrings my heart. Why don't they chloroform the poor creatures?"-Chi- cago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27
He Was a Good Hugger, Too.

A young gentleman took his little sis- ter with him while calling the other eve ming at a house where he is regular visitor The little girl made herself quite at home, and showed great fond ness for one of the young ladies, hug ging her heartily.
 How very affectionate she isl" said the lady of the house.
 Yes; so like her brother!" responded the young lady, unthinkingly.-Tit- Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27
All He Needed.

"TIow is your new story coming on?' she asked.
 Very we'll" replied the young nov elist. very well, I assure you. If could only think of catchy title and . new motif I'd have the most Im- portant part of my work done eago Record Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27
Her Gain.

How is your invalid boarder get ting on?" asked the caller.
 Very nicely" replied the landlady. "He has splendid appetite"
 Splendid appetite? Why, he only eats cracker each meal"
 Well. that is a splendid appetite for me If all the boarders only ate a cracker I'd make a fortune. Chicago News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27
The Hand of Fate,

"This line in your hand" said the girl who had studied palmistry, indicates that you have a brilliant future before you
 "Is that so?" queried the dense young man.
 Yes" answered the fair maid; but this other line indicates that you are too slow to ever catch up with it."-Cin- cinnati Enquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27
Easily Accumulated.

"How do you manage to keep your temper SO consistently"
 Very easily" answered Mir. Dustin Stax. '-I do it by being lucky and man. aging to have my own way most of the time."-washington Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27
Insulting.

Lawyer (cross-examining witness)- Where was your maid at the time, madam?
 Lady-She was in my boudoir arrang- ing my hair.
 Lawyer-And were you there also? Lady ytindignantlyD-Sir,-Cassell's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27
Sxeet to Be Appreciated.

As every man leaves the house: when are you coming homer" AS every man gets home: What makes YOU so late?--Atchison Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27
Or Txeu~hle

There's only one good point about toothache; it makes ugliness and ill., temper justifable.-Nedford Mercury (AGAns.).
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab- lets. All druggists refund the msneV H t fails to esre. k V. 0rsvs's - saturs . = saeA box 0e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-27
SEE A FOOD.
We Have Just Received

an elegant line of poultry. Native turkeys. 25c to 2Ic; native geese and ducks. 2jc; native roasting chickens, lsc; native fowls. Ice: western tur- keys. 20c to 23c; western geese. l6c. We also have a large variety of sea food. FULTON Fish and Meat Mar let o5s-6O-6e Cherry St. Phone 6S2-2.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-23
III MEMORY OF OUR GRAND
~ FATHER.

Joshua Sturgis was born in Worces-
ter County January 23d. 1918, and de-
parted this life September ll.h, 1905.
He lived in Worcester County, about
one mile from Pine Grove. until about
three years ago. when failing health
and old age forced him away from the
old home. and he moved to Salisbury.
where he made his home with our
married sister. Mrs. Sarah Z. Sirmon,
where he died.
He was buried in our family grave
yard on the farm where he hved so
long.
Our dear father was his only son and.
while we were very small children.
death robbed us of his care and sweet
associations. then few years later our
dear mother was called to her sweet
rest in heaven, leaving grandfather,
and we three children sad and lonely.
Grandfather was father and mother
to us and it is in loving remembrance
we contribute these few remarks.
SARAH. EDNA AND ETHEL STuRGis.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-23
MELBOURNE.

y Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pilchard and
s)n. Walton. of near Goodwill. spent
sunday at the home of her parents,
fr. and Mrs. w. II. Justice.
Mrs. Samuel Russell. Mrs. John
.ussell. and Mrs. Corkran and child
IN, of near Leemont, spent part of
lis week at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
endall Fisher.
Providence permitting there will be
reaching at Remsons NJ. +. Church
elnday by the pastor. Rev. NJ. ID.
Nutter.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. I. Jones and
little daughter. Margaret, returned their
home in New Berne, N. c.. after spend
ing some time with relatives and friends.
Messrs. T.. J. Reid and c. K. Watson.
made a business trip to Pocomoke City
Monday.
Miss Grethe Baylis and Master
Arthur Jones are attending school at
Stockton this year as new pupils.
Mr.. Il. j. Hall. who recently built a
new house has now moved away his
old house which is great improvement
to our small village.
Mr.. Grover Rowley while working in
his fathers mill one day recently had
the misfortune To get his thpmb on his
right hand badly cut.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-23
Democrats, Get Registered.

Every Democrat who is not registered
should bear in mind that October Sd and
10th are the days for registration, and
October 18th is the day for revision
only. and you cannot get registered on
that day. DO not put it Off until it is
too late. but go to your polling place on
October 3d or 10th. and have your name
placed on the registration books, then
you can cast your vote on November
eth. II is the duty of every Democrat
who is registered to see that his friend
or neighbor, whose name is not enrolled
upon the registration books, is reg
istered on one of the above mentioned
dates.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-23
STOCKTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Pilchard, of Pitts
Creek, spent several days of this week
with their daughter, Mrs. +. II. Taylor.
Miss Mollie Townsend, of Pocomoke
City, has been the guest Of her sister
for few days.
Mrs l.. J. Houston has been visiting
friends in Pocomoke this week.
Prof. Charles Richardson and family
who have spent this summer here with
Mrs. Richardson's parents, returned
this week to College Park.
Mr.. E. II. Taylor accompanied his
daughter, Miss Lucille, to Hagerstown
Monday where she will attend Kee Mar
College.
Mr.. John Wharton left Monday for
Baltimore, where he will take course
at the Lehigh University.
Mr.. Elwood Paradise left this week
for the NJ. A. c. Elwood is graduate
Of the class of 1905 and has secured the
scholarship at the NJ. A. c.
Mrs. Jester and sister, Miss Merritt,
Of Chincoteague, is visiting her cousin,
Miss Nan Merritt.
DIR. c. Mitchell. eye-sight specialist
will be in Stockton next Thursday, Sep
TENDER 18th, at the residence, of DIR.
Dickerson. Hours, O'Clock, a. m,
TO o'clock, p. m.
Mr.. Elijah Hayman visited Norfolk
last week. We understand Mr.. Hayman
has sold his house and lot to Mr.. David
Drummond, who will move his family
here from Baltimore and make this his
home.
Miss Lola Figgs, of Philadelphia,
visited friends here last week.
Mr.. William Robinson, of Belair, was
in our town this week looking after the
interest of his tomato factory.
Miss Justice. of Virginia, has opened
a Millinery and dress making establish
|ment over Mr.. Harry Shockley's store.
Miss Fisher. of Baltimore, will trim for
her. They have full line of millinery
on hand and can accommodate any one
in that line, but watch next weeks
MESSENGER for their ad and opening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Burbage have
returned to their home after pleasant
visit to their mother, Mrs. Nancy
Burbage. here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wharton re-
turned this week from Ocean City,
where they have been entertaining and
chaperoning house party at Mr.. Clay
ton Purnells cottage.
Capt. B. S. Sharpley came from New
Haven, Conn, Saturday for a visit to
his family here.
Mr.. Mark Hudson returned this week
to NJ. A. C. to resume his studies there.
Preaching Sunday morning at 1890
O'Clock in the NJ. P. Church by Rev. Mr..
Donaldson.
Miss Eva Trader returned to her
home in Berlin last week after plea
SAINT visit to her sister here.
The rector will hold service at Holy
Cross Church next Sunday afternoon at
3 o'clock.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-23
Off For College.

After spending the summer at their
homes in Snow Hill the following pupils
left this week to resume their studies
at various institutions: Miss Rachel
Donovan for Western Maryland College;
Miss jamie McAllen for Wilmington
Business School; Mr.. Charles Bishop
for Maryland Agricultural College: Mr..
Asher Richardson for st. Johns College.
Masters Harris and Howard Corddry
and Walter Price matriculated at Wash
ington College this week, and Master
Walter Hastings, valedictorian of the
class of 1905 OF the Snow Hill High
School, will matriculate next week at
Western Maryland College. where he
will prepare himself for Princeton.
Miss Lucille Taylor, of Stockton. daugh-
ter of Hon. +. II. Taylor, President OF
the Board of County Commissioners. has
entered Kee Mar College. Hagerstown,
and Miss Maud Bowen, of Newark.
daughter of Judge Ara p. Bowen. has
entered Western Maryland College.
Mr.. Marshall Wilson. of Snow Hill
has gone to Baltimore Business College
Miss Dora Duer. daughter of Mr.. +. u
Duer, of Stockton. has entered ST
Mary's Seminary.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-23
Maryland Senate Restored.

The work of remodeling the Senate
chamber in the old State House, Anna
polls, the room where General Wash
ington resigned his military commits
sion, has been practically completed
and is said to be one of the most ac-
curate and interesting pieces of his
torical restoration ever achieved in this
country. The work has been under the
direction of Architect Josiah Penning-
ton, Of Baltimore, aided by the State
Building Commission, and specially
appointed commission Of architects and
historians. After careful research
every important detail Of the old cham
Der has been fixed upon with well-nigh
certainty and reproduced infinitely.
The event with which the room is al
ways associated took place on December
%, 1888; the treaty Of peace which end
ed the war with Great Britain was rati-
fled in the same room on January IA,
1884. and there September lila. 1856,
sat the delegates from the six States in
the meeting which led to the calling of
the Federal Constitutional Convention
Of 1857.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-23
Found Drowned.

Johnson Lewis. who has been missing
since Saturday night, September 8.
was found Monday afternoon floating
in the Pocomoke River at Shabaroon
Point. three miles from Snow Hill, by
the crew of the steamer Mabel, plying
between Snow Hill and Pocomoke City.
Mr.. Lewis absence from home did not
arouse the fears of his wife until Sat
urday, as she supposed he had gone to
Baltimore to accept a position in a
furniture factory, which his cousin had
obtained for him. When she did not
hear from her husband on Saturday she
communicated her fears to the neigh
bors.
When last seen Mr.. Lewis was near
the river bridge. and many people be-
lieved, when they first heard Of his UNI
accountable absence. that he had be-
come confused in crossing the bridge
and fallen overheard. Captain Wilson,
of the steamer Mabel, as soon as he
found the body came to Snow Hill and
notified States Attorney William +.
johnson, who summoned the following
Jury: Charles w. Corddry. foreman;
William T. White, p. NJ. Fooks, c. b.
Timmons, d. II. Bradford. +. NJ. Par
sons, X. T. Shockley, r. S. Powell,
William c. Powell. James Wilson. James
Wimbrough, Ernest Mills. DIR. John
l.. Riley was physician to the jury and
performed the post-mortem.
Mr.. G. +. Elliott, of Pocomoke, pas
senger on the steamer Maryland, saw
something in the river Saturday, and
when he arrived in Snow Hill and heard
of the possibility of the drowning of
Mr.. Lewis he was sure that he had
seen mans body. He testified before
the jury, which rendered verdict that
Mr.. Lewis came to his death by acct
dental drowning, and that there was
no foul play. Mr.. Lewis was 40 years
old and is survived by widow and one
child. He was elected a delegate to
the Republican convention few days
before he was drowned.
His remains were taken to Powell
vile for interment on Tuesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-23
NEWARK.

Mrs. Gilgore returned to her home in
Pennsylvania last week, after spending
the summer with her sister, Mrs. l.. X.
Janney.
Mrs. Adde Davis and son. Homer. of
Salisbury. visited her mother. MRS.
Francis Jarman, part of last week.
Mr.. William Chapman, of Stockton,
visited relatives here Wednesday.
Mrs. Thomas Tilghman spent part
of last week with her mother, Mrs.
Edward Collins, near Bishopville.
Mrs. Taylor Dennis visited relatives
at Stockton a part of this week.
Miss Maud Bowen has gone to West
minister to attend school.
Mr.. William Tilghman. of Virginia,
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and MRS.
Thomas Tilghman. near here.
Mr.. Manchester West, of Virginia.
is visiting his family near here this week.