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The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-23
4 s..,h Dakot. sm.,ter Fire.

Rapid City, s. D.. Aug. 21.-Fire Of unknown origin started Sunday night in the southeast end of the plant of the National Smelling company. and owing to the lack of water, quickly spread to adjoining parts. The loss ,f about $150,000 is partly covered by insurance.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-23
Destroyed ~Robinson cru~oe- Island

New York, Aug. 22.-A report reach ed this city Monday that the South American earthquake destroyed the is land of Juan Fernandez off the Chil- can coast It belonged to Chile and on it were . penal settlement and a fort. This is the island made tainons by Daniel DeFoe as the scene of the thrilling adventures of Robinson Cru soc
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-23
rhrr. pc.d ,r o,. rxp,o.,o,.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 22.--Three men are dead. two are in serious condi- ton and nine others were rendered unconscious by a blow out of accumu- lated gas early Tuesday at the Eliza furnaces of the Jones and Laughlins Steel company at Soho, this city.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-23
They Fenced Public Land.

St Louis, Aug 22.-Teh United States court of apeals Monday af- firmed the judgment of the Nebras- ka United States district court in the cases of John and Herman Krause of that state The Krauses were convicted of fencing 4,500 acres of government land in that state
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-23
Drowned While Dressing.

Salina, Kan. Aug. 22.-Robert Ire maine, 10 years old. was drowned here Monday afternoon in the Smoky Hill river. The boy had left the water and was putting on his clothes on the swimming pool platform when he fell into the water.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-23
r,..,n sl,n,,ara at nenver.

Denver, Aug. 22--TW0 handfed and twenty five expert shotgun marksmen were enteftd for the first days events in the Denver tournament under the auspices of the Interstate Trap Shoot CTS association which opened Tues day morning at the Denver Trap clubs grounds on the shore of Berke- ley Lake near this city.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-23
Petroleum in Missouri.

Galena, Kan, Aug. 21.-1fhe dis4 covery of crude petroleum in Newton county, Mo, few miles southeast oi here, is expected to create a new in terest among prospecting companies oi this city.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-23
Negroes .s Mob Witnesses,

Jefferson City, Aug. 22,-Marshal Cox and George Culp, two negroes, were taken from the penitentiary to Springfield Monday to testify in the trial of men charged with being inn plicated in the mob which hanged three negroes there April IA.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-23
Mell knomn Elncntor Il.

Chicago Aug. 22.-Albert c. Lane, formerly superintendent of schools and now district superintendent and oiie of the most widely known educators in the country is critically i'll of ner- vous prostration at his home in this city.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-23
French Anarchists Discovered.

Marseilles, Aug. 2i.-The police nave discovered papers and parapher- aalIa indicating the connection with | band of anarchists of Circillo, the anarchist arrested here Sunday on the ,harge of plotting to assasf 'e Pres dent Fallieres.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-23
Fnrthouakes in M

Aug. 21. Earthquake Aug. 20.- Earthquake ,r less severity we and of Martinique lay and at BAT s37 q. m. Nor lone.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-23

Elijah H. Snow. aged 94 years. and the oldest man in Wyoming died at Cheyenne Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-23

Springfield. H.. Aug. 22.--Before the Republican state convention met Wednesday to nominate candidates for treasurer of state. superintendent of public instruction and three trustees for the state university, 1t was conceded that Speaker Joseph c. Cannon would receive an emphatic in dorsement as the Republican presi- dential candidate for 1908, and that Shelby M Cullom would be indorsed for reelection to the United States senate.
 Senator O. D. Berry was the tenn porary chairman, and Edward Shurt- Jeff. speaker of the Illinois house. permanent chairman of the conven- tion.
 The speaker Cannon boom for the presidencl was launched in the plat form in the following words:
 Mindful of the great responsibili- ties of the office of president of the United States, hoping for continual ton of the successful policies and it's administration of the Republican party, with full confidence in the ex- perience, ability, mental equipment and lofty patriotism of Hon. Joseph C.. Cannon of Illinois for the discharge of these duties and great responsi- bilities, Illinois most strongly favors and recommends to her sister states and to the national Republican con vcntion to be held in 1908, the nomin- ation of Hon. Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois, to the high office of presi- dent of the United States"
 The candidacy of Senator Shelby M Cullom for reelection to the Uni ted states senate was declared as settled.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-23
THE HESlLLNANBRYANRON
Nebraskan wants No Instructed Illi- nois Delegation Unless Commit
 teeman is Repudiated.
1 PEREMPToRY CABLE MESSAGE SENT

A Warm Time Anticipated When the Dem ocrntic State Convention Meets in Pe- oria--A Hard Fight VIII be Made by Both Factions for Controi--Judge Thompson Bryan's Spokesman.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-08-23
[LNANNONF|RSTB|)U
lois Democrats Name His Man for Chairman of Their Convention.
UBLICANs ARE MEETING AT PEORIA
Boom of Speaker Joseph C. Cannon IS Candidate for President of the
 Emitted states Formally Launched Shelby M. CuIIom Indorsed for the Uni- ted States Scnatorship.

Pecria, H., Aug. 22-The Demo M the purpose of nominating candi- W les for state treasurer, state sup S2<ntendent of public instruction and TIT three trustees of the University of
 Illinois.
 In realty, however, the convention 34s more of fight for the control W the state party machinery between 4&e faction headed by National Com 76Itteeman Roger c. Sullivan of Chi aago, and the immediate followers of William J Bryan, who in successive <Sfters, has asked the resignation of 3nllivan from the national committee on the ground that it was improperly 0btained two years ago. Sullivan has HDt only refused to resign, but he md his friends resent what they term fhe interference of MT. Bryan in their 9tate politics.
 M The convention was called to or der at 12:30 o'clock by Chairman Bosechenstein of the state central eommittee.
 After the address of welcome and 4he response, Chairman Bosechenstein Announced that the state central com 3mittee had selected for chairman of 4he convention, Judge Carroll c. Boggs of Fairfield and for secretary, Edward Cahill of Springfield. Congressman Rainey, scheduled by the antiSullivan forces for chairman, 'was recognized and said he approved fhe choice of the state central com |mittee. Despite the request of Con |gressman Rainey that his friends vote for Boggs, number of them persisted in voting for him. The total vote was: Boggs, 1,634; Rainey, 96.
 Judge Boggs, upon assuming the gavel promised that all delegates should have an equal opportunity to be heard and that roll calls would be granted when asked.
 Among the business that will come before the permanent organization of this convention" continued Chairman Boggs, the chair hopes, will be an indorsement of that native son of Illinois that great commoner. William Jennings Bryan"
 Amid loud applause following the same of MT. Bryan, which closed his speech, the chairman announced that the convention was ready for the transaction of business.
 At 1:40 the convention took re cess until o'clock.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-03-31
A NewSy ChinCOteague Letter
Chincoteague Va, March %.

Chincoteague Va, March y.
Par tn. N,SS,uqcr: One of the most
prosperous oyster seasons ever known
on this Island is nearing a close. although
there is a considerable amount of barrel
stock still being shipped and will continue
to be during April. The clam business
has been somewhat neglected on account
of the Islanders being so busy with
oysters, but just at present several of
the young men have gone down the bay
claiming. Several more will follow in
a few days. Chincoteague clans rs well
as oysters are of a very fine flavor.
The fishermen have few pounds out.
and several more are preparing to get
theirs in readiness. Mr.. l.. 7. Ayers
began putting out large fish pound in
Toms Cove. near here, last week for the
purpose Of catching trout, shad, and
sturgeon.
We had some New York visitors here
last week looking for ponies. They sue
ceeded in buying some and took them
home with them.
Ducks and geese have been plentiful
this week.
Hamblin's Photo studio is turning out
SOineoI tne Ilhesl photographs ever seen
on the Island.
Mr.. Claud Matthews, who been away
to school at Poughkeepsie. n. Y, has
completed his course and returned home.
He gave a very enjoyable social to his
many friends last Thursday evening.
Among those present were, Misses
Meta Davis, Josephine Keas. Mary
Snead, Alice Burton, Annie Timmons,
Emma Burton. Mary and Edith Conant.
Vesta Gordy. Mollie Stefiins. Gladys
Matthews: Messrs. Maurice Wheaton,
John Rowley. Robert Keas. Douglas
Evans, Fred lIambin. Horace Britting
ham, and Claud Matthews. All report
very fine time.
The Wheaton Merchantile Co. under
the management of Mr. c. T. Richard
son is doing rushing business.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-03-31
Delaware Conference.

The Delaware Conference (coloredl
of the Methodist Episcopal Church was
in Session several days Of last week
Following are the appointments an
nOunced for Salisbury District
Pezavia O'Connell presiding elder.
Salisbury, Md; Box Iron to be supplied
by w. II. Hayman; Cottage Grove sup
piled by j. w. Waters; Crisiield. X. G..
Waters; Danes Quarter, j. NJ. Whet-
tington; Deals Island. l.. w. Deakins;
Exmore. Va. l.. d. Meecham: Fruit
land. $. Hammond: Paramount. S. f..
Maloney; Hopewell, w. II. Johnson;
Greenwood. 7. A. Johnson; jamestown.
J. +. A. ID. Crigsby: Dawsonia. J. A.
LETTERS; Leemount. Va. j. II. Winters
Locust Mount. Va, l.. j. Waters
Marion Station, l.. +. Toubon; Marion
circuit to be supplied by K. II. Boggs
Nanticoke, w. c. Rowland; Oak Hall.
Va. F. 7. Scott; Oriole. l.. II. Martin;
Parsonburg, +. f.. Rogers Pocomoke
City, j. II. Il. Hubbard: Princess Anne,
c. w. Pullett: Princess Anne circuit,
S. F. Ward Quantico. c. +. Davis;
Salisbury, John Wesley, j. II. Blake;
Salisbury, Whites Chapel, j. II. White:
Salisbury circuit to be supplied by j. f..
Jewett; Snow Hill. NJ. l.. Mckinney;
Snow Hill circuit, A. g. Amos; Stock
ton. G. l.. Anderson; KNOXVILLE. f.. H.
Nichols: Wattsville, Va. j. S. Col
bourn; Wetipquin. G. X. Hollis; White
haven, f.. ID. Ravens; Widgeon. w. a.
Hubbard.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-03-31
To Connect Two Rivers.

Easton, Md, March %. A movement
is on foot to connect the waters of Miles
river and Broad creek. the latter tribu-
tary of the Tired Avon river, by means
of canal at or near Royal Oak. A
meeting was held at Royal Oak last
night. at which there was large at
tendance of the leading citizans of ST.
Michael's district, and much enthusiasm
for the plan was evinced. committee
was appointed, consisting of the follow
ing persons, to look into the matter:
DIR. Samual G. Trippe, Frank Harper
Philip NJ. Pastorfiefd, T. J. Hall. George
Nj. Kilmon. +. T. lie Compile and Or
mond Hammond.
This project has been talked of for
years and now il is expected TO become
a reality. The distance between the
two rivers at the point mentioned is
short: the canal would cost little. and
would be the means of shortening the
route from the Choptank river to Bal
timore considerably. II would also
greatly shorten the distances by water
between towns lying on the Choptank
and Tired Avon rivers. and those lying
on Miles, Wye and Chester rivers and
the Chesapeake bay.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-03-31
new BUCKINGHAM CHURCH
Dedicated With Impressive Services.
A Full Report BY Our Regular Berlin
Correspondent

The dedication of the new Bucking
ham Presbyterian Church took plac,
last Sunday, March 25th. Although tn,
weather was unfavorable in the morn
ing, large crowds began to assemble
early. filling the auditorium, which will
seat $50 persons, the overflow finding
seats in the Lady Cortright Chapel,
which has seating capacity of 200, anC
opens into the auditorium. The morn
ing sermon was preached by former
pastor, Rev. Arthur Dougal, of Elmira,
\. Y. The music consisted of a beauti.
full solo by Mrs. Charles A. Walker
and pretty anthem By the choir. IN
the afternoon another former pastor
Rev. Charles A. Walker. of Milford
Delaware. preached an able sermon
Rev Mr.. Dougal sang an inspiring solo
at this service. In the evening Rev.
William II. Bancroft. pastor of the
church, preached, Mrs Walker sang
another beautiful solo. and the choir
rendered fine anthem. The services
throughout the day were most enjoy
able, and We're very largely attended
The platform meeting on Monday
night drew another large assemblage.
Rev. Howard England. rector of st.
Pauls =. f. Church gave talk. follow
ed by Rev. j. y. North. of Snow Hill.
Rev Bates. Of Whaleyville. and Rev.
Arthur Dougal Rev VIM. H. Ban
croft, in few appropriate words. then
delivered the keys of the church TO Mr..
Calvin Il. Taylor, who accepted them in
well chosen words and impressive man
ner. The meeting then closed with
prayer and benediction.
The new church is very beautiful
ediiice. and one which all should feel
proud of. As one enters the auditorium
from the center door. there is a memorial
window in memory Of the late Daniel
G. Hudson. The subject Of this window
is The Sewer, which is most appro-
pirate for Mr.. Hudson spent most of
his life in sowing good seed. The next
is a very large beautiful window, en-
titled "Rebecca at the Well. erected
in honor of Lady Martha Cortrlght in
gratitude for her very generous gift.
Passing from this to the north, there is
another large memorial window. THE
Good Shepherd, erected in loving re
membrancc Of Mrs Margaret Ellen
Taylor, by her children. Mrs. Lemuel +.
Mumford Mrs Daisy Swift. and Mr.
tdiNlu -. idl lpi- .Nt%t ~ tills - All
other very beautiful memorial window
"The Angel Of the Resurrection. do
mated by Mr.. Calvin Il. Taylor in memory
of his cousin. Mr.. William Flemming
Bowen. The organ. which is very
sweet toned instrument. cost $l45O.
The Lady Cortright chapel is beauti-
full room with two bible class rooms and
library. the gift of Lady Martha Cort-
right in memory of her mother. Mrs.
Louisa Richardson Adjoining tn q
chapel is the Infant Room. with baby
organ and little chairs This is the gift
of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin h. Taylor in
memory of their infan; son, Collins.
The cost of the church was about
SIG, 900. all of which sum has been sub
scrbed. the church being dedicated
free of all Indebtedness.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-03-31
NEWARK.

The Ladies' Aid Society will meet AT
the home of Mrs. William Boston next
Tuesday night. They expect to.hold a
bazaar during the Easter holidays.
Miss Susie Butler visited Mr.. and Mrs,
David Pusey at Spence Sunday.
Mrs Taylor Dennis and daughter,
Bessie, visited her brother, Mr.. Robert
Powell at Stockton. few days last
week.
Providence permitting. Rev. l.. K.
Janney .ill preach in the NJ. h. Church
at this place tomorrow morning, and at
Synepuxent the first Sunday morning in
May.
Mr.. Hudson, of Philadelphia, visited
at the home of Mr. Taylor Dennis a
part of last week
Mrs. Sidney Timmons, of Chincotea.
que. visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Taylor this week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-03-31
Bio Diamond Found In Talbot

While Thomas Fisher Kemp and JOS
eph S. Merrick, of Easton. were rowing
on the Tired Avon river. the tide being
low. and while near the shore opposite
the farm of DIR. j. NJ. Bateman, about
one mile from Easton Point, Mr.. Kemp
CHANGED to look over the side of the
boat and espied brilliant stone lying
on the river bottom.
He reached over and secured the stone
and brought it home with him. tits I'M
cut and Of pear shape and weighs more
than half an ounce. He showed the
stone to a dumber of persons, who be-
lieve it to be diamond. Mr.. Kemp
can cut the thckest glass in any shape
or form with it, Today he refused an
an offer of $500 for the stone.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-03-31
STOCKTON.

Miss Bessie Purnell. of Snow Hill.
was the welcome guest of her sister.
Mrs. Thomas Wharton. last week
Mr.. and Mrs. f. J. Duer, visited
friends in Salisbury last week.
Mrs. Jas. Collins left this week to
visit her daughter. Mrs John Nelson, in
New Church. Va.
Miss Lillian Waters returned this
week from a visit to friends in POGO
mOke.
The Entertainment given in the AS
sembly Hall last week by the teachers
and pupils proved n very successful af-
fair The hall was full both evenings.
and Judging by the applause given the
performers. the affair was greatly en-
joyed by the spectators. The financial
part was very encouraging to the work
ers, about Sos being realized. Now
that we have nice Hall in which the
scholars can display their talent. We are
looking forward to many evenings OF
enjoyable entertainments.
Mrs. John Station. of Snow Hill. and
Mrs kennard of Girdletree, were guests
of Mrs z. 7. Wharton last Thursday.
The smallpox scare in our midst
proven to be only chicken-poX. for
which we all feel very grateful.
Rev. James Colona and wife, of Prin-
cess Anne. made short visit here
last week to his parents.
Miss Ellora Paradis left this week for
Philadelphia and New York To purchase
IA full line of spring and summer MILL
merry. Miss Flora will continue her de-
ceased mothers business. and try her
utmost 10 please her mothers custo
mers. Her opening will he April llth
18th and 18th. Every body cordially in
vited to attend.
Mrs Henry Tull has been quite i'll the
past week, but is now improving.
Mrs. David Taylor, who has beer
quite i'll with typhoid fever for several
weeks. is improving.
Mr.. Edward Tull. who has been in i'll
health for a short while. was taken by
DR.. Dickerson on Monday 10 Philadel-
phia. where he will undergo treatment.
Rev. NJ. ID. Nutter. of NJ. f.. Church.
and family left this week for their new
field of labor on Tangier Island. Mr.
Nutter and family during their stay
with us made many friends. who were
10th 10 part with them. hut who wish
them much success in their new field of
labor.
Rev. Mr.. Donaldson. of the NJ. p.
Church. preached his last sermon before
the Annual Conference in the NJ. p.
Church last Sunday morning. He leaves
Monday for Baltimore where the Mary
land Conference meets next week.
Miss Edna Justice returned this week
from the Northern Cities. with full
line of spring and summer millinery,
which they cordially invite all to call
and see. Their opening will be April
18th, 18th and 18th
Rev. Mr.. Nutter has been on the sick
list, which necessiated him going 70
Philadelphia for treatment.
Mrs. Herbert Sharpley and little son,
of Norfolk, are here on a visit, having
been called to the bedside Of her mother
Mrs. Henry Tull, who has been quite
sick.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-03-31
To The Committee OF The Presbyterian
Church. Snow Hill Maryland.

II is our earnest wish 10 donate a
quantity of the l.. Il NJ. Paint To your
church and every church whenever
il is to be painted.
10000 churches painted with l.. 4 NJ.
4 gallons l.. 4 NJ. mixed with 3 gal
Ions Linseed Oil will paint moderate
sized house.
Actual cost of l.. 4 NJ about Sl.2O
per gallon.
l.. & NJ. Zinc hardens l.. 4 NJ. white
Lead and makes the paint wear like iron.
Barrows 4 Peck. Montpelier, VT,
writes. School house No. | painted
with l.. & NJ, two coats. Used only
five gallons L. 4 NJ. and nine gallons
Oil. Cost of paint, 97A cents a gallon
Sold by Scarborough. Onley 4 Co,
Girdletree. Md. Bowen Bros. & Son,
Newark, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-03-31
Worcester Parish.

Fifth Sunday in Lent, April lst color
for altar and vestments. white. Ser
vices by Rev. II. g. England as follows
Sunday school at 9.l5 O'Clock. a. m;
Holy Communion and sermon at 1890
o'clock. evening prayer and sermon at
7.30 o'clock. On Monday and Friday.
even song at 1. II o'clock. Wednesday,
evening prayer and bible study at 7.30
o'clock. You are cordially invited.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-03-31
State Tax Sixteen Gents.

State House, Annapolis, March %.
At a joint conference Of the Finance and
Ways and Means Committees. Trcasur-
or Vandiver. Comptroller Atkinson and
Governor Warield, this morning, il was
decided to fix the State tax rate for the
next two years at IL cents. This is a
reduction of "a cents from the present
rate, and the Democratic party feels
well satisfied with this as the record of
the Legislature. The Is cents tax will
go into effect for 1907 and 1908 II is
too late to make any change this year
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-03-31
Letter To Virgil Ward Snow Hill, Md

Dear Sir: You are a teacher: here's
one for your boys:
If the painting costs two or three
times as much as the paint. and one
paint goes twice as far as another. how
much are those two paints worth?
If Devoe is worth ST. 80 or 81. IS gal
Ion, how much is the other one worth?
How much is a gallon of paint worth
anyhow?
The answer is: Depends on the paint.
The reason is: paint ism always paint.
There are true and false paint and short
measure.
How much is a short-measure gallon
worth? How much is false paint worth?
How much is Devoe worth?
There are millions year in the an
swer to this last one.
Yours truly
+. w. DEvoE 4 Co.
New York.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-03-31
Bennett Medicine Company.

All of the Worcester County readers
Of the MESSENGER will remember the
outdoor entertainment given by the
Bennett Medicine Co. in this county
several years ago. DR.. Bennett was
then advertising his preparations and
placing them on sale in our drug stores.
This concern gained the confidence of
our people because they supplied medi-
cines that were really meritorious. and
which are still having an extensive sale
in this and other nearby towns. DIR.
Benefits advertisement can be found
in the MESSENGER at all times. and the
goods advertised are reliable.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-03-31
Prohibition Bill Killed.

The Worcester County Local Option
Bill was killed in the House of Dele
gates Thursday by vote Of 81 for kill
ing and rs against. The Temperance
Committee reported the bill unfavor-
ably. Carey voted to sustain report
and Harrison and Ewell voted against