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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-06-16
The Wheat Crop Outlook.

The Government crop report issued
Monday shows deterioration of per
cent, in the condition of winter wheat
during May; but this decline was much
less than private reports Of drought
damage had caused many to expect.
The condition of spring wheat was 93,
against 93.7 year ago, and of winter
So, against S5.5 last year and 81 on
May |. The condition and acreage fig
ures are interpreted by statisticians as
indicating a probable yield of upward
of 200, 900. 900 bushels. as against n pro-
duction Of 693, 900. 900 bushels last year.
This is certainly not bad outlook
for the wheat crop. and does not seem
to justify the recent bullish manipula-
tion of the markets. Spectators. how
ever, claim that the damage done by
dry weather in the crop belt since the
compilation of the data upon which the
Government report was based has been
greater than that indicated by the com
parison between the May and June fig
ures. The halt in the upward trend of
the market yesterday was significant of
the disappointment of the "bulls" that
the report was more optimistic than
they had expected it to be. The crop
has undoubtedly suffered in some sec
tions, but it is big country and there
are compensating gains to offset losses.
If the wheat shall approximate 100. :
900, 600 bushels there will be abundance
for domestic consumption and for all
that Europe is likely to require from
the United States.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-06-16
NEGROES Lose Jim Grow Suit

A Jim Crow suit was tried in Balti-
more City Court last week, the plain
titfs being Edward Fisher and j. r.
Fisher, both colored The Baltimore.
Chesapeake 4 Atlantic Railroad Com
pany was the defendant. Robert Syke,
colored, was called to the stand as a
witness for the Fishers.
"Dey jes excluded us from all de
good pahts of de boat, he said.
What do you mean by the good
parts of the boat % was asked.
well" was the reply, "dere waz a
pianner on de boat, an we couldn't git
neah il. Den dey wouldn't let us neah
de love chairs.
"What do you mean by the love
chairs ?" asked lawyer
Love chairs is dem things what a
fellow sits on when he's got his gal.
Dey's twisted SOS dey can look into
each others eyes. :"
The plaintiffs lost their case.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-06-16
Timber For Sale.

| will receive sealed bids for my
Pine Timber down to eight inches across
the stump. six inches above the ground
on the Shockley farm where | reside
Bids to he opened on June l6, 1906.
3t. +. A. MARINER, Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-06-16

Prominent athletes throughout the
country find that the best treatment
for sore muscles after severe exercise
or hard work of any kind, is hot bath
at bed time, which opens the pores.
This should Immediately be followed
with an application of Chamberlain s
Pain Balm vigorously rubbed into the
skin. This liniment removes all stiff
ness and soreness and has become a
favorite rub down as it acts promptly
and keeps the muscles in excellent con-
dition. For sale by p. ID. Cottingham
Il Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-06-16
Injured at Salisbury.

While transferring freight at Sails
bury last Thursday. Mr.. Clarence
Howard brakeman on the New York.
Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad, had
the misfortune to have his arm broken
by bag of fertilizer falling upon it..
Mr.. Howard was taken to the Salisbury
Hospital, where the broken bones were
set. He returned to his home in Girls
field the same day.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-06-16
How To Break Up A Cold.

II may be surprise to many to learn
that severe cold can be completely
broken up in one or two days time.
To do this, however. prompt action is
necessary. The first symptoms are a
dry. loud cough. profuse watery dis
charge from the nose, and thin. white
coating on the tongue. When Cham
berlain's cough remedy is taken every
hour on the first appearance of these
symptoms. il counteracts the effect of
the cold and restores the system to a
healthy condition within day or two.
For sale by p. ID. Cottingham & Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-06-16
W. BOettCher
TEACHES
Shorthand and Book
keeping by Mail

This is to give notice to my friends
and others who know me in Worcester
County and on the Eastern Shore that
| am now conducting correspondence
School for teaching Shorthand and
bookkeeping by mail. | have succeed
cd along this line with others and can
do so with you. There is no need for
you to come to me or to spend good
money in going away to school. when |
can teach you by mail to become an ex-
pert stenographer and book-keeper.
Write me for particulars.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-06-16
NOTICE

To THE TAX PAYERS OF WORCESTER
COUNTY:
The County Commissioners of Wor-
cester County have been endeavoring
for the last year to pay all bills aginst
the county in cash. Up to the present
time, we haye been able to meet all OBJ
legations. In order that we may con
tinue to do so, it will be necessary for
all persons to promptly pay to the Tax
Collectors the taxes due for 1905. The
law requires that these taxes should be
paid by July first, or it is incumbent
upon the collectors to Immediately take
steps to collect the same by law. We,
therefore, request that all taxes be
promptly paid.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
J. Edward White, Clerk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-06-16
VISITORS ARE
WELCOME
HERE

1t is a cardinal princi-
pie at this store to treat
its visitors fairly and
squarely. We invite You
to come and learn whcth-
er it is to your advan-
tage TO buy of us. We
do so in sincerity, and
we shall not attempt to
force a sale. You are
perfectly free to obey the
dictates of your own
judgment.
All our new designs
are now on display, and
every one is a model of
style.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-06-16
NEGRO TRIED
TO KILL HIM f!
Fiend Strikes Down Mr.. Samuel
5. Barnes. Near Kings Creek.
Captured At PocomOke City.

Ned Watson. South Carolina negro
who attacked and fatally injured Samuel
S. Barnes, farmer. at Kings Creek,
on the New York, Philadelphia and
Norfolk Railroad. Tuesday was captured
near Pocomoke City the same night and
nearly killed by mob.
Watson had been in the employ of
Mr.. Barnes about year. Mr.. Barnes
was not satisfied with the way the ne
gro has been working of late and told
him about noon that he did not need
him longer. They had some words about
wages, Watson contending that he
should be paid for full months work,
and Mr.. Barnes only paid him for the
number of days he worked during the
month. After receiving his pay Wat
son seemed to be satisfied, but followed
Mr.. Barnes into the barn and when his
back was turned Watson picked up a
piece of scantling, six by four inches,
and struck the farmer on the head
rendering him unconscious. The negro
then jumped upon his body and tramp
ed in his face.
The only witness to the assault was
Mr.. Barnes little son, who gave the
alarm and the negro made his escape
to swamp.
Mr.. Barnes skull was fractured and
he was taken to the Salisbury Hospital
on the afternoon train.
THE NEGRO CAPTURED.
Guards were placed at every entrance
to Pocomoke from the Somerset coun-
ty side of the river to watch for the ne
gro. and shortly before 3 O'Clock Ed
ward Ford and Edward Gray, who were
at the railroad bridge saw negro APP
preaching. Suspecting he was the man
wanted they took him to the station of
the New York, Philadelphia and Nor
folk Railroad and placed him under
guard until the officers of the town
could he notified.
Mayor Tull and Deputy Sheriff Dale,
with Officers Stroud and McCready,
soon arrived and closely questioned the
negro. He acknowledged that he was
the man that had been working for Mr..
Barnes and had had fight with him.
CI.AMoRED FOR HIS LIFE.
Meantime a crowd of angry men gath
cred outside the station doors. clamor-
ing for his life. 1t was the Mayor S
intention To send the prisoner to Princess
Anne to be placed in Jail. but the
minute the officers opened the station
door and started for the train with the
negro the infuriated crowd surged
around them, and one man unknown to
the officers reached over Officer Me-
Cready and fired shot into the negro S
back.
Failing to quiet the mob. the officers
concluded to bring him to the town
lookup. which they did, with the vio-
lent crowd following. beating the
prisoner at every step, the officers be-
ing powerless to prevent them. When
they reached the lookup the man was
nearly dead.
Late at night ii was seen that the
negro would be lynched if he was kept
in Pocomoke. so preparations were
made to get him out of the lookup by
stealth and convey him to Princess
Anne Jail before morning. This was
accomplished
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-06-16
Farm For Sale.

have an 80 acre farm for sale.
Cleared land. in good condition for
trucking or Strawberries. Located
mile of Ironshire X. X. Station. Has
new buildings. Terms To suit. Apply
to Gillis Rayne. Berlin. Md. II.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-06-16
Irthe Isaby is Cutting Tect h

BE sure and use that old and well
tried remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothinl
Syrup, for children teething. IL soothei
the child, softens the gums, aliays al
pain. cures wind collie and is the bes
remedy for diarrhoea twenty-five
cents q bottle.
1T Is THE BEST OF ALL
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-06-16
A Guaranteed Cure For piles

Itching. Blind. Bleeding. Protruding
Piles, Druggists are authorized a. re-
fund money II PAZO OINTMENT fails
10 cnre in q to Il days. SEC
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-06-16

The tax rate in Kent County has been
fixed at 81. II. on a basis Of $S. .O70. ll3. AZ.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1906-12-25
George Ely Ran Forward.

paws and drew him to his breast. The
bear was becoming angry, and he
would soon have crushed every rib in
Georges body if the youths sweet.
heart had not come to his rescue.
Mary Goodwin had been dancing
with George Ely and when the bear
entered the room the thoughtful girl
ran to the fireplace and seized an iron
poker. 1t proved good weapon. It
was an iron bar about four feet in
length, and 1t had been in use so long
that one end had worn to sharp
point. Its effectiveness had been i'm
proved by young man who had stuck
pose Of using 1t to take the chill from
a pitcher Of hard cider.
When Mary Goodwin saw her low
ers face distorted with pain as he
struggled to get loose from the mad
bears powerful arms she ran to his
assistance, Help! For Gods sake.
help me, boys!" shouted George. The
bear was trying to fasten his teeth in
his victims throat, when the brave
girl thrust the red-hot point of the
iron bar behind the monsters fore
shoulder and threw her whole weight
upon it. The sharp point slipped be-
tween the bears ribs and entered his
heart.
With an angry growl Bolivar sank
in heap upon the ballroom floor, and
George Ely staggered away, to fall.
gasping for breath, in the arms of his
quick witted, fearless sweetheart.
Bolivar was barbecued on Christ
mas day, 1854. During those same
holidays George and Mary we're mar
ried.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1906-12-25

dislike to let sons and daughters
know that they have anxieties; they
resort to every legitimate or illegiti-
mate means to crafty those who bear
their name, and in the end if a crash
does not come, there are heart burn
ings and distress that might as well
have been avoided.
When the yule-tide casts upon us
a spell of foreboding or leaves a
legacy of importunate creditors, 1t
has been robbed of its finest essence
and defrauded of it's noblest meaning.
1t is our misfortune that we cannot
divest ourselves of feeling that to
make the home happy we must spend
too much money for our mental COM
fort. Never was there greater mis-
take. Pleasure in the household de-
ponds on simplicity far more than we
think. Children often turn away from
the playthings that have cost a goodly
sum in dollars and cents, and ind
their delight in something cheap
which they may use at their pleasure.
The costly doll imported from Paris
and dressed in the height of the fash
ion is shown with pride by its owner
to her little friends, but 1t is not the
doll which gives most satisfaction. 1t
is not the doll that the child plays
with. Very likely her mother con-
siders it too fine to be spoiled and
puts it away in the closet except on
state occasions. A doll on the closet
shelf may be a marvel of elegance,
but it brings no particular gratifica-
ton to the child who seldom sees 1t.
Our yuletide should be full of
warmth and cheer, our extra money
should be spent on plenty of light and
an open fire, and there should be good
times at home, the best times then IN
all the year.
The beneficent spell Of the yule-
tide has most of heaven in 1t when
we remember our poorer neighbors
and our lonelier friends. There are
people known to us all who will be
made very happy by so simple thing
at Christmas-tide as letter. For In
stance, there is the seamstress who
worked for you 20 years ago and who
is ending her days In an old ladies'
home. She has nobody Of her own
left to visit her and one day passes
lust like another. Her yule-tide will
be made more cheerful by visit If
you can make it, or letter If you
can send 1t.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1906-12-25

formed the miracle of restoring them
to life.
This was the first act by which St.
Nicholas proved his love for children.
The second bore still more strongly
on the Santa Claus idea, for it was a
favor that he did at Christmas time.
A certain nobleman of Patara was
So poor that he was unable. to give a
portion for his three daughters, and it
seemed impossible that any of the trio
could get a husband. st. Nicholas,
learning of their plight, came at
Christmas time and threw a purse
filled with gold into an open window.
The act was done as stealthily as that
of the modern Santa Claus; the noble
man could not tell who his benefactor
was, but he gave thanks and married
off the eldest daughter. ~'
Next Christmas came another purse,
and the second daughter took a hus-
band.
When the Christmas of the third
year approached, the nobleman's curl
osity got the better of him, and he set
himself on guard to see who 1t was
that left the money. When the saint
appeared. the nobleman came forward
and asked why so good an act should
be performed in stealth. Then the
patron saint of the children enunci-
ated the great truth that the best acts
are those that are done for the joy
of doing, not the hope of praise.
Thus centuries ago was proclaimed
what is the best sentiment of Christ
mas giving The idea of ST Nicholas
was so beautiful that it took it's place
among the great beliefs of the chill
dren. and In different forms 1t Is
found nearly every century.
Both his name and his form differ
but everywhere his labor is the same
In France. Germany. Russia and the
Netherlands he is the embodiment of
an essentially religious idea, but in
England and the United States MS Of
fee is more a secular one.
France always represents Noel as
the Infant Jesus, and in Germany. too,
the name Krist Kindel, corrupted here
into Kriss Kringle, means literally the
Christ Child.
Even Japan has Santa Claus,
similar in most respects to the Santa
Clans of the occident. He is known
as the Sage Of Long Life"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1906-12-25

One of his eraliest miracles, 1t is
related, had to do with restoring to
life two or three children.
There are two accounts of the story.
One says that an Asian sent his two
sons to Athens to study. En- route
they fell in with villainous innkeep-
er, who, to get their valuables, slew
the two boys, and cut their bodies In
to bits, which he put in his brine bar
rel to sell for pork. Then st. Nicholas
having seen the crime in vision,
came to the spot, and restored the
children to life.
The other version says there were
three children, and that their would
be murderer was a butcher.
In either case, st. Nicholas per-
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1906-12-25

Showed a religious inclination that
destined him to take high place in
the church.
AS a young man he entered the
monastery of Sion, and in time he be-
came abbot and later bishop of Myra.
His sanctity and learning made him
shine even in the most illustrious
company, and he was one of the most
notable figures at that wonderful gath
ering of 31S bishops. who met at Mecca
IN BIB to condemn the heresy of Arius.
While st. Nicholas became famous
IN the councils of the church. it was
sui more as the special friend of the
enlldren that his fame spread.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1906-12-25

Mildred-Oh, dear! l wish | knew
what to give Mr.. Slowboy for Christ
mas present.
Helen-Why don't you give him
your heart, dear?
Mildred-The big goose has it al
ready, but he doesn't know It.
The Sum.
Knicker - Christmas mathematics
are puzzling.
Bocker-Yes, you put down tens
and carry everything.
An Explanation.
Women are naturally more artistic
than men"
yes" answered the matter of fact
person, that's why so many OF us
look funny when we wear our Christ
mas neckties and smoking jackets.
Our wives want US to look artistic
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1906-12-25
1sNH,s.ss-Njtts-ss.V1t.-sevtsSs
THE STORY OF s
SANTA CLAUS !
St. Nicholas the First Patron
Saint Of the Children. (
i aAess-asl1Ness->s<eN ess@>s/2Nps

ANITA CLAUS is the one
myth that will not down.
The tradition of a benefi-
cent spirit-call him by
what name you will, Santa
Claus, Kriss Kringle, st.
N1;o11Io E,+b Cb,.;et
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1906-12-25
SUPERINTENDENT
! CHRISTMAS AND s
5 ECONOMY |
: A Day Of Reckoning Sure to >
I Follow Holiday Extravaganza. !
2 BY MARGERET SANGSTER.
By MARGBRET sANGsTER.
Asl1l%p.ss.astl(Aess
(Copyrighted.)

He spell of the yule-tide
. lasts very much longer
than the yule-tide itself.
Weeks before Christmas
holidays we are all think
ing about them, wondering
what we can do to make
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1906-12-25
CHRISTMAS NUMBER
CHRISTIANS JOYS1en,%ss.v,H

NasYf NE UN6EeN cH0lRo ARE SINGING
! FAX BEY0ND THE AZURE DOME. q
lAnp IdE CHRISTMAS BELLS ARE RINGING :
EDR THEY BRING the Chill DRfN HONE;
lGBl THEY CONE FROM DALE AND DIHGLE,
y AYE. THEY CONE FROM LANDS AfAR,
AND WITH JOYOUS HEART5 C0hhlhGlE
MEATH THE GLORIOUS CHRISTMAS star
Hon TBFY HEARkEh TO the STORY
SACRED 6Nffl, THOUGH CID AND DARy
Hnx THE SaINTED BABE MAS GRADED RlIAE G
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1906-12-25
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
s Bits from the Trees s
ha3r-..---ae..--9r-..---ar~G

Hence the Mistletoe.
Florence-Don't you remember that
last Christmas you broke your en-
gagement?
Geraldine-Yes; but I'm year
older now.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1906-12-25

To you this night is born chllo
OF Mary, chosen mother mild;
This little child, of lowly birth.
Shall be the joy of all the earth.
'Tis Christ our Gcd who Tar on hlsn
Hath heard your sad and pltter cry'
Himself will your salvation De-
Himself from sin will make you ire'
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1906-12-25

He brings those blessings, long ago
Prepared by God for all below;
Henceforth His Kingdom open stands
To you, as to the angel bands
These are the tokens we shall mark;
The swaddling clothes and manager dark;
There shall we find the young child laid,
BY whom the Heavens and earth were
made. ..g'
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1906-12-25

II - III weeks DSlOlo
Sl,WV holidays we are all think
~ ing about them, wondering
what we can do to make
them better holidays than we have
ever had, planning surprises Tor
everybody from the grandparents to
the little ones toddling about the
nursery floor and keying ourselves to
concert pitch over the whole matter.
America as nation is growing i'm
mensely rich among the nations OF
the earth, but while men of wealth
are no longer extraordinary. the rank
and file still have and always will
have limited means, so that thrift is
a golden virtue at Christmas as we'll
as at other periods of the year,
Sometimes there is complaint at
home that father is moody and tact
turn, and a little management and
tact are in order before mother and
the girls ask him for money, the fact
being that the poor man is borrowing
right and left, and is almost beside
himself to meet the drain on his re-
sources.
Several years ago, soon after the
glow of the yule-tide had faded into
the ashen embers of mid-winter, a
business man was taken i'll. Dragging
along through the weeks of February
and March, the victim 1t seemed OF
mysterious malady, he died and was
hurled during Easter week. When
his affairs were settled, they were
found to be extremely involved. The
entire scheme of living for the family
had to be reconstructed. and with
pangs of agony those whom he had
loved discovered that their extrava-
gance had really Slapped the springs OF
his life. They were not altogether to
blame. Husbands are not invariably
frank and candid with wives. Fathers
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1906-12-25

mas or NOel-WnO comes AROUND OH
December % of each year, and glad
dens the heart of children, rich or
poor, by mysteriously leaving to them
the very things they most want, sur
wives in spite of all attacks.
Santa Claus. the real Santa Claus, is
both old and young. His pictures
show to us a jolly fellow, with beard
suggesting the venerable, twinkling
eyes bespeaking bounding youth. And
young in feeling and action, if not in
years, he must be to get over all the
world in one night, without missing
one house in which lives deserving
child.
He is different in every country,
ranging in years from the beautiful
Christ child that the good children of
France adore, to the jolly old fellow
to whom the American youngster
VOWS allegiance.
But it is not in this sense that the
writer means to depict Santa Claus as
both young and old. 1t is from his
torical standpoint that the comparison
is made. Santa Claus, as we know
him in this country, is less than
century old, but the real Santa Claus,
the original of them all, goes way
back to the remote third century.
His present name, Santa Claus, or
kriss kringle, is derived from ST.
Nicholas, the very incarnation of all
that was good and generous.
st. Nicholas, destined to be wor-
shipped in various forms by the chill
dren of scores of centuries, was born
In Patara, a town of Lycia, in Asia
Minor. From his earliest days he
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1906-12-25

HE times were flush; there
had been good crops, and
an abundant harvest had
been gathered and stored
away. The people on old
Lick creek, in Rails coun-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-21
PASSENGERS MUST
SIGNAL MOTORMEN
Justice CrutChfield Passed Upon
VeXed Observation-Disclosures
Men Must Work.

Passengers who wish TO board street
cars must give the motorman some signal
The mere standing on the corner lis not
suficicnt evidence that tho person SD
standing desires 10 board the car This
is The opinion OF Justice Crutchfield.
whose attention was called to the matter
hy two citizens
The Justice fined the company in ono
case for running by "a passenger who
had sienaled
After finishing with this case the one
John turned To- the drunKs and Soaked"
each and cherry one Of them. lie saws
THAT they must get out Of town. get sober.
or go To work.
Chicken Jones who has been before tho
court SO often that he has worn "A path
from the cell TO the bar. was sent down
for four months.
Emanuel Iverson cruelty worked a uul,
and paid $50 for IT. Justice Crutchfield
said that he hoped the money could not
he raised so that the negro would have
20 spend the time in JAIL