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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-07-14
Mr.. John D. Long.

Mr. John ID. Long, son of the late
Rev. John Dixon Long. of Pocomoke
City, died at his home last Friday, aged
SO years. He had resided in Pocomoke
City during his early manhood, but later
removed to Brooklyn, N. Y. where he
lived until three years ago. when he re-
moved to Geneva, MY. Owing to de-
Ginning health and afnervous disorder,
he decided to retufp to his old home in
the spring of 1905 where he remained
up to the time ofyhisNdeath. lie leaves
a widow and daughter, Miss Florence
Long. His funeral was from his late
home Monday afternoon. The services
were conducted by Rev. G. NJ. Clayton,
of the Methodist Protestant Church,
and Rev. r. II. Adams. of the Metho1
dist Episcopal Church, after which in
terment was made in the Presbyterian
Cemetery.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-07-14
Praises For Mr.. Smith.

Comptroller Atkinson telegraphed
Governor Warfeld an invitation to at
tend the Congressional convention at
Ocean City, and received from His Ex-
cellency the following reply:
81 thank you for your invitation to
attend the Congressional Convention at
Ocean City. and regret it is impossible
for me to accept. Thomas A. Smith
should be renominated and reelected.
He has made one of the best Represent
atives the First Congressional district
has ever sent to Washington. He is
able, energetic and popular, and has won
the confidence and esteem of both Dem
ocrats and Republicans since he has
been in Congress | predict his cleo
ton by a handsome majority, because
believe that the intelligent citizens of
the Eastern Shore, irrespective of party
appreciate a good Representative when
they have him.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-07-14
NEWARK.

Mr.. Charles Janney. of Philadelphia,
visited his parents. Rev. and Mrs. l..
K. Janney, Sunday.
Miss Edna Adkins, of Salisbury, visit
ed her aunt, Mrs. Mary Gault, a part
of this week.
Mr.. James Butler, of Virginia, is
here for several days.
Miss Eva Townsend. of Philapelphia,
is spending the summer with her sister.
Mrs. George Mitchell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion johnson, of
Nassawango, spent Sunday with her
mother, Mrs. William Boston.
Mrs. Belle Bailey. Of Wilmington, is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Elijah Bowen,
this week
Mr.. James Hickman, of near Cedar
town. visited here Sunday.
Mrs. L. X. Janney and son, are
spending several days with friends and
relatives at Millsboro.
Miss Tyson, of Baltimore, visited her
cousin. Mrs. John Archer, last week.
Several young people attended the
bay party, which was given by The
Miss Olivia and Corinne Dennis. Tues
day.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-07-14
Royal Arcanum.

A council Of this order will be insti-
tuted in Snow Hill, and all who can
successfully pass a physical examina-
ton are invited to join and become
charter members. The Royal Arcanum
has paid out during the past twenty
eight years over one hundred and four
million dollars. 1886, $50 was paid out
during the month of June. For every
day in June $29, sos. 90 was disbursed.
For every hour 81 ,230. 90, or every minute
500. 81 was paid out to benefciaries dur
ing the month.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-07-14
State Bar Association.

The Maryland State Bar Association
began its eleventh annual meeting at
Ocean CITY "Wednesday. Two sessions
were held one in the morning and one
in the afternoon. The meeting came
to close with banquet on Friday
evening at the Al lantic Hotel, at which
Joseph c. Fraver. Of Baltimore. acted
as toastmaster. The meetings were
held in the parlors of the Atlantic.
Judge James Alfred Pearce, of the
Court of Appeals. presided. A. d.
Foster. Esq, of Baltimore, was named
as member of the committee on nomi-
nations. Several members of the Wor-
cester County bar were present. among
the number being. Oliver ID. Collins,
William +. Johnson, Robley d. Jones,
John w. Station and J. Edward White.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-07-14
Burned Mortgages Too Soon

II has been learned that the burning
of mortgages amounting to $50, 200
against the Wilmington Conference
Academy, at Dover, on June IL. after
they had been liquidated, may have
serious consequences. The burning,
which took place on the academy cam
pus. was the occasion of big celebra
ton.
1t appears that the payment of the
bonds was recorded on the mortgages
destroyed, but no formal cancellation
was made in the office OF the Kent
county parliamentary This was due to
AN oversight. Unless the persons who
formerly held the mortgages volunteer
To cancel the official record on the
books of the county the Wilmington
Methodist Conference. which owns the
academy, will be- in grave plight. 1t
is believed, however. that the matter
can be adjusted.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-07-14
CONGRESSMAN SMITH COMMENDED.
Wants Jim Grow Law Enforced

Mr. George r. Percy, ex-member Of
scented the Baltimore, Chesapeake a.
Atlantic Railway for failure to enforce
the Jim Grow" law passed by the
Maryland Assembly of 1904. Last week
he sw0re out writ before Justice Tur-
pin of Salisbury, charging the Railroad
Company and the Conductor with fail
ure to observe the law on the early
morning express from Ocean City to
Baltimore. Justice Turpin issued the
two writs, one against the conductor,
and one against the Railroad Company
on Saturday, and gave them TO Sheriff
Bradley to serve.
1t has been the habit of the Railroad
Company not to run Jim Crow car on
the early morning train, known as the
Baltimore Flyer" and the early eve
ming train from Baltimore, known as
the Ocean City Flyer, claiming these
trains as Through" trains within the
meaning of the law. Both these trains,
however, stop at Berlin, Salisbury and
Easton. and Mr.. Percy claims they are
not through" trains as they make
stops to take on and let off Baltimore
passengers. On Monday morning July
LIST. there were four colored passengers
from Ocean City, and Mr.. Percy called
the attention of the conductor to the
fact that he had no right to let the
colored passengers ride in the ears with
the white passengers, but the conductor
told him he was running a through
tram. which did not come under the
Jim Grow" law. When Mr.. Percy
arrived at Salisbury he swore out the
writs. which were served Saturday
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-07-14

party. The high standard of public
service which the administration has
given the people of Maryland is con-
vincing proof that the Democratic par
ty, constituting, as il does, large ma
jority Of the taxpayers and people of
intelligence, is the party always to be
entrusted with the government of this
State.
CONGRESSMAN SMITH COMMENDED.
We heartily indorse the course in the
Congress of the United States of our
Representative. Hon. Thomas A. Smith.
His firm stand with his party on all
matters of moment to the country, his
fidelity to his public duties Of every
character, and his earnest labors for
those measures of concern to this dis
trict make the denomination this day to
be accorded him the just reward of a
faithful public servant, and we conf
IDENTIFY commend his candidacy to the
thoughtful and unpurchasable voters Of
all parties.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-07-14
Worcester Parish.

Services by Rev. II. G. England. rec
tor. ON Sunday. July 18th, fifth Sunday
after Trinity, rs follows.
Holy Communion and Meditation at
sis O'Clock, "A. m: Sunday School at
3. Is o'clock: st Paul's by-the-sea. Ocean
City, services at IL O'Clock; evening
prayer in st Paul's, Berlin. at s O'Clock
Wednesday evening prayer and Bible
study at o'clock.
Thursday, services at st Paul 's-by-the-
Sea, Ocean City. at o'clock, p. m.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend all these services.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-07-14
tuberculosis Commission.

Governor Warfield has appointed the
following members of the tuberculosis
Sanitarium Commission:
Hon. John Walter Smith. Snow Hill
DIR. II. Warren Buckler. Baltimore.
DIR. Henry Il. Jacobs. Baltimore.
DR.. Guy Steele, Cambridge.
DIR. c. II. Conley. Frederick county
DIR. Charles II. Ellis. Elkton.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-07-14
Y. N. c. A.

The Y. NJ. c. meeting will be address
ed in the Hall Sunday afternoon at four
O'Clock by Rev. J. b. North A bust
ness meeting will be held in the Hall
next Tuesday evening at $50 O'Clock.
As business Of Importance will be trans
acted. full attendance is requested.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-07-14

During the season which has just
closed the United States Fish Commits
sion at their station at the mouth of
the Susquehanna Matched 5. 405. 900 shad.
pos, $50, 900 white perch. l03. 900, 900
yellow perch and $40. 900. 900 rockiish,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-07-14
STOCKTON.

Mrs. Goodhand and little daughter,
Margaret. left this week for several
days visit to friends in Cheswold.
Mr.. +. II. Hastings, of Bridgeville,
spent Sunday with friends here.
Mr.. John Wharton, Of Lehigh Uni
versity. came home this week for his
summer vacation.
Mrs. W. II. Marshall and daughter.
Miss Florence, spent part of this week
with friends in Pocomoke.
Miss Halle Bird. of Pocomoke, is
visiting her cousin, Miss Ellora Paradis.
We sympathize with Mr.. and Mrs.
William Tul in the loss of their little
son, who died Saturday of last week
and was buried Monday in the Presby-
terrain church yard.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Wharton spent
last Sunday with relatives in Snow Hill.
Mrs. +. J. Duer and daughter, visit
ed friends in Pocomoke this week.
We are sorry to report little Miss
Elizabeth Taylor sick with typhoid
fever.
Mrs. Frank Taylor and family have
moved from their home into the home
of her mother. Mrs. Nancy Burbage.
Miss Lillian Waters spent part OF
this week in Ocean City.
The Misses Metzger, of Philadelphia,
are visiting at the home of Mr.. James
Porter
Mrs Cecie Hopton. of Philadelphia,
is guest at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. George Nicholson.
Rev. Mr.. Stengle preached Sunday
morning in the NJ +. Church to large
and appreciative audience.
A landslide. covering $500 feet OF
track with earth and rock, blocked
traffic on the northern portion Of the
Columbia 4 Port Deposit Railroad for
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-07-14
An exchange tells Of a newspaper

An exchange tells of a newspaper
reporter who interviewed thirty sue
cessful business men and found that all
of them when boys had been governed
strictly and frequently thrashed He
also interviewed thirty loafers and learn
ed that ~ of them had been mamma S
''darlings." and the other three had
been reared by their grandmothers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-07-14

A landslide, covering $500 feet of
track with earth and rock, blocked
traffic on the northern portion Of the
Columbia 4 Port Deposit Railroad for
10 hours.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-07-14
CORRUPTION SHOULD CEASE.

The security of the rights of the peo-
pie and sound public sentiment de-
mand that corruption in politics shall
cease, and that the suffrage of the peo-
Pile shall be kept uncontaminatedb by the
venal influence of corporations or indi-
viduals who seek political control
through the corrupting power of great
wealth and not by the advocacy of hon
est principles.
In furtherance and support of that
sentiment we sincerely declare that the
law and Constitution against bribery
should be faithfully enforced, and we
call on good citizens TO aid in the accom-
plishments of that end.
We command 10 the fullest extent the
able. upright and wise business admins
tration Of our State affairs by the Gov
ernor and other State officials chosen
as representatives of the Democratic
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-03
ABLE ADDRESS ON
GETTING THERE =

Prof. A. B. Coffey. professor of peda-
gogy at William and Mary College. de-
livered lecture last night to n popular
meeting in Montrose chapel. Fulton, on
the subject, Getting There
large crowd of the patrons of tux
school and many children were present,
and all eyinced the, greatest interest in
the words of the speaker, who smoke to
them straight from the shoulder and in
a heart-to-heart fashion. The people of
this district have become very enthusiasts
Tic over school matters. and Superinten-
dent Davis is very much encouraged at
the marked interest that is now being
shown in educational matters.
Prof. Coffey in his discourse last night
referred to the elements of suGcess-force.
power, and energy-elements that are alb
soiutely necessary to a final and complete
success In whatever profession or bus-
ness. In training and bringing these ele-
there should be a rational correctness of
DIRECTION though man Is not necessarily
unedu Y! because ,,,S he Is badly educated
the the Individual, 10 develop self energy.
the the eternal desire e for the ultimate a ac-
complishments of ones hopes and aims.
And In the development of these elements
SEPARATION. causes a flow OF intellectual and
noble desire, and makes regnant mind
of intelligent force E., and ,l, power o,Te
and n good citizen made-the ultimata
end of all education.
The child must have backbone with a
well-used brain. AS a concomltant in
tegrity of purpose must be inculcatedl
for 1t embraces not only the Individual,
but also includes all his fellow-creatures
with whom he comes in contact There
must be instilled, too, faith in ones
ability to do, and to do the right thing.
And all these clements Of success, faith
in ones self and inspiration and ability
must be under the control of trans
cendental will.
The speaker threw aside all ornateness
and rhetorical paraphrase. He spoke
earnestly and sincerely with enthusiasm,
putting his subject on an ethical plane,
theoretically. and yet, within educational
terms, practically
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-03
SAVED BABY
LYON s LIFE
Untold Suffering and Constant
.Misery-AwfuI Sight From that
Dreadful Complaint, lnfantlIe E.
zema Commenced at Top Of his
Head and Covered Entire Body.
MOTHER PRAISES
CUTICURA REMEDIES

tour baby had that dreadful COM
plant, Infantile Eczema, which afflicted
him for several months, commencing at
the top of his head, and at last covering
his whole body. His sufferings were
untold and constant misery, in fact,
there was nothing we would not have
done to have given him relief. The
family doctor seemed to be wholly
incapable Of coping with the case, and
after various experiments of his, which
resulted in no benefit to the child, we
sent to Macon, H., to a druggist and got
full set of the Cuticura Remedies and
applied MS per directions, and he began
to improve Immediately, and in about
three or four days began to show a
brighter spirit and really laughed, for
the first time in year. In about ninety
days he was fully recovered, with the
exception of rough skin, which is
gradually disappearing, and eventually
will be replaced by a healthy one.
Praise for the Cuticura Remedies
has always been our greatest pleasure,
and there is nothing too good that we
could say in their favor, for they GER
tainly saved our baby's life, for he was
the most awful sight that ! ever beheld,
prior to the treatment of the Cuticura
Remedies. Mrs. Maebelle Lyon, 1926
Appleton Ave-, Parsons, Kan, July 1S,
1105.n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-03
OLD POSTMASTER.
Colored Girl Unearthes a Jar Of
Old Spanish Coins.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, February 2.
The news of the reappointment of POST
master John M. Griffin as postmaster OF
this city for another term of four years.
received here yesterday afternoon, was
extremely gratifying to the people of this
city. Mr.. Griffin has made most excel
lent official, and has improved tho postal
service and facilities here In many ways.
A colored girl while walking along tho
banks of creek, a tributary of the
Potomac River, on the farm OF Mr.. r..
Goodridge. In Westmoreland county, n few
days ago discovered n jar sticking out
of the mud, where the tide had receded.
and digging around 1t she was able to pull
1t up. and found 1t contained largo
quantity of Spanish silver coin. said to
be worth $500. The coins were of old
dates none being more recent than sixty
five years ago. The money was turned
over to Mr.. Goodrldge.
The colored people of the Deep Point
section In Westmoreland county have
organized n joint stock company to ope-
rate n canning factory the coming season.
Many OF tho stockholders will raise toma-
toes for the factory,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-03
DRIVEN by FLAMES
INTO FREEZING COLO
Factory Girls in Mad Panic Fell
in Faint When They
Reached Safety.
lRy Associated Press

CLEVELAND OHIO. February g.
Fire. starting from an undetermined
cause on the sixth floor OF the knit
goods factory of n. j.. Rich & Company
Payne Avenue and Seventeenth Street.
late this evening destroyed that build
ing, with an estimated loss OF SIS. 600.
sent at least 200 girl employees in semi
panic from the several lower floors, and
before the fire was gotten under con-
troll. destroyed twenty-one dwellings adj
joining the Rich factory on Payne Ave-
nue. and on both sides of Seventeenth
Street. The fire was attended with
many spectacular scenes The Rich
building was completely Quilted, nothing
remaining OF 1t but small fragments of
the walls. The fire spread so quickly
that scores of the girls who were caught
had to leave the factory without their
street garments to face almost zero
weather outside. Some of the girls were
so panic-stricken that when they reached
the outer doors of the factory they
tainted. So far as learned, no person
was hurt. The total loss is estimated at
s125.OO0. with insurance probably only
partial.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-03
THEY MAY De HEIRS
T0.LARCE FORTUNE
Americanized German Family
Trying to Trace Mothers
Lineage.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)

e
sCoTTsv1LLE, VA, February 2.--Mr.
=. Il. Thomas, editor OF the Scottsville
Courier. In company with his brother
and sister, may be among the heirs to
an immense fortune in Germany. A let
ter on Thursday from his sister, Mrs.
Coleman. of Lynchburg, formerly Miss
Ida Thomas, OF this place. TO Mrs. p. H..
Thomas. contained some hopeful news
concerning the matter. Mr.. Thomass
ancestors on the maternal side were Ger
mans, his mothers maiden name being
Faber. About ninety millions are await
ing ownership in Germany, when the de-
scendants OF the proper branch Of the
Tabers shall have proven their right to
the money.
In the possession of the Thomas family
is very old German Blble--a handsome
one. indeed, 1t must have been when new.
This belonged to Mr.. Thomas's grand
mother. who was born in Germany. and
Is, of course, printed entirely In German
typo. The cover Is very heavy. nearly
half an inch in thickness, and has metal
trimmings and metal hinges on the back.
Within its leaves Mrs. Thomas has found
q family record, yellow and brown with
age. but with every word upon 1t per-
fectly distinct. Upon this record hinges
the claim of this branch of the family to
the money. The record is printed by hand,
with pen and ink, in German type. Tho
lettering. partly large and partly small
type, is beautifully done. and the whole
has a fancy heading and border.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas are looking for
German scholar TO translate 1t for them.
70 those who can only read ordinary
T.. at.
"Magda1en" and "Kathrina," and the
dates '176o." "i174' and others are quite
plain. Also the months August. January
and February are easily distnguishable.
The record is signed Johannes -"
and the one who translates 1t will doubt
less know what the last name is.
There is another sheet along with this
record. written in German script.
A lawyer has offered to undertake the
settlement of the business for his ex-
penses and two per cent. of the fortune.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-03
.THE COURT Green
AT BOWLING GREEN.
Substantial Improvements to the
Grounds and Court
House..

Especial to the Ilmes-DlSpatch.)
BOWLING GREEN, VA, February q
The Court Square is being very much
improved Ivy removing number of the
old trees which had become unsightly.
The circle of old catalpa trees. the space
under which the old citizens say was
used. and cock pit, have been taken
down and will be replaced with Elm
trees. The supervisors have ordered a
neat chain fence, with stone posts to
enclose the square.
Plans for remodeing the courthouse
and clerks office will be considered by
the supervisors in the near future.
Miss Bessie Ryland has returned to
her home in Richmond, after pleasant
visit to her cousin. Miss Fannie Brooke
Broadus.
Mrs. Joel Haines left this week for
Washington. where she will remain for
ten days, visiting relatives.
Judge John e. Mason, who has been
sick for several months, is now much
better, and will be here at the February
term OF court, but will not so into the
trial of any contested cases, but will hold
special term later on.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-03
MANY RUM0RS
IN WEED CASE
The Michigan Claimant Has Not
Met His Wife at Fayctte-
vile.
Especial to The Times. Dlspatch.)

FAYETTEVILLE N. c.. February g.
Rumors are flying thick and fast in con-
ncction with the sensational develcpments
following the sudden death OF Il. b.
Weed, the former general manager of tho
Weed Distlllng Company, two months
ago in New York hospital
The bright and attractive Mrs. Weed,
of Jackson, Michigan. who came here
Tuesday night, claiming to be the lawful
wife OF f. y. Weed. is still at the La
fayette Hotel here, but has been unable
to secure n nintervlew with the wife OF
II. b. Weed. who married the distiller
here and Is we'll known and esteemed
in this city. The Michigan woman was
encountered In the corridor of the Hotel
Lafayette this afternoon while in COM
pany with Mr. @. X. Nimocks. OF the
Fayetteville bar, and Colonel w. s. Cook
to whom she had written before coming
to this city.
Colonel Cook introduced the correspond
ent to her saying, this is newspaper
man." Mrs Weed, of Michigan shook
hands. / said you are here claiming
to be the lawful wife OF the late 4.
B. Weed: she said II certainly am, have
peen his wife for twenty-one years"
One rumor is that third wife had
turned up In the person of a woman
ITOIH f'1nenuTSt, An. VI, WHO was coming
here to marry him. Another rumor is
that his body was cremated after death,
and still another rumor is that the news
OF his death was fake. and that he is
still alive. Another rumor Is that he mad
wife in Richmond. another in Washing
ton. another In New York. None of these
.umors have been traced to an authorlta-
tive source
No. 2 Mrs. Weed who claims q years
of married life with a. b. Weed. did
not state whether her object here was 10
establish a rightful marital position or
to look after property interests.
Up to last accounts she had not inter-
viewed the Mrs. Weed Mt Pine View
Hotel. The latter refuses to see her.
The third woman said to figure in the
case cannot be located by this CORE
spondence. or is there anything confirm
ing that rumor.
One report about the third woman is
that she comes to regain possession of a
saddle horse left with him last spring.
which his executors have advertised for
sale. Mr.. Weed met her at Pinehurst
last winter, courted and won her con-
sent to marriage this month.
Mr.. Weed left here in December after
having sold his interest in the Weed
Distilling Company. In a day or two
word was received here that he had died
under an operation for appendicitis in
hospital.