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Democratic messenger., 1906-10-13
Berlin Races.

The races. which were advertised to
take place on Franklin $ track at Berlin,
were called Off on account of rain after
one heat had been trotted in each Of
the first two events. The clouds had
been gathering and hanging threaten
ingly for some time. and just as the
heat in the second race was finished the
rain came down in torrents. making
the spectators extremely uncomfort-
able. and rendering the track too mud
dy for any further racing events.
The races at Berlin are always con
sidered big event, several hundred
people from this county. as we'll as
from Wicomico County and Delaware.
being in attendance annually This
year was no exception. and large
crowd was in Berlin to witness the races.
The disappointment on account of the
rain was very keen on all sides. but
the large crowd was goodnatured, and
perfect order was maintained.
Democratic messenger., 1906-10-13
Letter OF Acceptance.

Mr.. G. T. Bell, Secretary and others
Gentlemen Being unsought and
coming as surprise. yet | am deeply
sensible of the honor conferred on me
by the Prohbitionists of the First Dis
trict of Maryland in naming me as their
candidate for Congress.
While il is generally understood. that
a nominee OF the Prohibition party
means one opposed to licensing the
liquor traffic for beverage purposes
there are special reasons for sending To
the next Congress from this district
one pledged to vote, work for and try
to secure majority of the Congress
to oppose SELLING FEDERAL TAX
RECEIPTS AND INTERSTATE COM
MERGE OF INTOXICANTS IN PRO
HIBlTION TERRITORY.
BY far the larger part of this shore,
which comprises the First District. in
area rs we'll as number of voters. has
declared against and outlawed the
license system in intoNicants. vet
though the law OF the State is against
il, the government through its treasury
department. will sell tax receipt or
license to any applicant man or woman
who will pay $500 for il, thus en-
couraging outlaws TO violate our State
law
Again, by interstate commerce per
mission license community of another
State may in Jugs. and otherwise. flood
our Prohibition territory with intoXi-
cants and the State is powerless 10 pre-
vent il.
This is vital matter to our district
that concerns all temperance. Anti
Saloon and Prohibition people and the
opportunity is presented Of strengthen
ing the hold we already have. With
such federal legislation secured, short
work will be made of getting the Mary
land Legislature TO pass laws prohibiting
Baltimore and other license parts of
the State from shipping into local OPP
tion territory. alcoholic liquor for bever-
age purposes.
Pledged To the support of these issues.
if elected. ! submit my candidacy to the
voters of this district.
lno. III. Dulany.
Oct. 1. 1906. Fruitland. Md.
Democratic messenger., 1906-10-13
Mr.. Edward H. Benson Dead.

Mr.. Edward H. Benson. secretary of
the Maryland House of Correction.
died of acute Brght's disease at the
University of Maryland Hospital Fri
day
Mr.. Benson was a resident of POGO
moke City. where he was engaged in
the merchant tailoring business until
his appointment to the House of Correc-
ton in March. He was 50 years old,
and is survived by widow. formerly
Miss Carmine. of Caroline county, and
one son. and by his sister, Mrs Richard
f. Hall. of New York. and by half
brother, Mr.. Emerson w Polk. and a
half-sster. Miss Carrie Polk both Of
Pocomoke
He was an active Democrat but
never held any political office other than
a member of the Board of Supervisors
of Elections of Worcester County and
the position at the House Of Corrcc-
ton
Democratic messenger., 1906-10-13
GIRDLETREE.

Miss Nellie Scarborough left this
week for Wilmington, Del. where she
will attend school.
Miss Catherine Rowley, of Stockton,
is visiting relatives here this week.
Miss Halle Scarborough left this
week on her winter trip as travelling
demonstrator for the Franco American
Hygienic Company.
MIR. Walter Onley left Friday for
California where he has accepted
position. Walters many friends wish
him great success in his new work
Mr.. and Mrs. George Soper, of Ocean
City, came last week to spend the win
ter with Mrs. Soper's parents. Capt.
and Mrs. ID. f. Sooy
Miss Eleanora Lekirts. of Snow Hill.
is very welcome visitor in town.
Mr. Lynch, of Delaware. visited his
brother, Mr.. Jehu Lynch, part of this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Timmons, of
Snow Hill, were entertained Sunday at
the home of Mr.. james S. Scarborough.
Capt. William Truitt, of Box Iron,
was among the visitors here Sunday.
Mrs. Annie Scarborough spent part
Of this week at Ocean City.
Mrs. c. V. Rowley and daughter,
Catherine. Mrs c. l.. Barnes, Mr..
Geo. l.. Barnes, Jr., and Misses Halle
and Lena Scarborough attended the
opening at Pocomoke City Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Hudson. of
Stockton, spent Sunday with Mrs. Hud-
sons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bennett.
Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Callahan spent
Friday and Saturday very pleasantly
with their daughter. Mrs. A. w Webb.
Messrs. Joe Archer, W. 5. Townsend
and j. c. Jones attended the horse race
at Berlin Tuesday
Miss Olive Onley visited relatives at
Stockton and Pocomoke City this week.
Mr.. George Rowley and family, of
Manteo, n. c., visited his mother, Mrs.
Mary c. Rowley. here this week.
Mrs. II. c. Onley and children left
this week for Quinby. Va, where they
will spend some time.
Mr.. James Redden has returned af
ter a very pleasant visit to relatives in
Salisbury.
The many friends of DR. c. II. Ben
mum are much pleased 10 know that he
is so greatly improved, and was able To
make visit to Pocomoke City one day
last week.
Mrs. John Bennett is visiting relatives
at Stockton this week.
Democratic messenger., 1906-10-13
NEWARK.

Mr.. Reverdy Dennis and wife and
grand daughter. of Ocean City. were
in town this week.
Mrs. Powell, of Friendship, has been
in town this week visiting friends.
Mrs. D. j. Wheaton, of Salisbury,
was in town this week to see her sister.
Mrs. A. p. Bowen.
Miss Susan Butler is visiting her sis
ter. Mrs Elijah Bradford, near Berlin.
Several of our people attended the
horse race in Berlin Tuesday
Revival services are in progress at
Trinity NJ. p. Church near here.
Mr. Edward Gray and wife. of POGO
moke City. was in town Sunday
Foley's Honey and Tar cures the
most obstinate coughs and expels the
cold from the system as it is mildly
laxative. Ii is guaranteed. Do not
risk taking any but the genuine in the
yellow package 7. d. Cottingham &
Co. Snow Hill. Md. Lloyd 4 Blaine,
Pocomoke City, Md.
Democratic messenger., 1906-10-13
Mr.. Emory {. Bell Dead.

Mr.. Emory T.. Bell. one Of the best
known citizens of Berlin. died at his
home in that town Wednesday morning,
aged rs years. Mr. Bell had para
lytic stroke about one year ago from
which he never fully recovered, al
though he was able TO attend to his
business affairs most of the time since.
Mr.. Emory +. Bell, was power in
the councils of the Democratic party
for forty years or more. only surrender
ing his great interest with his expiring
breath. He was counsellor to be de-
pended upon Shrewd. thoughtful.
resourceful. he often guided the young
er leaders of his section of the county
to triumphs that would not have been
theirs had it not been for his fruitful
mind.
Mr. Bell was for many years a mer-
chant in Berlin. AT different times he
served the county, as County Commits
sioner, Sheriff and Tax Collector. and
always did his duty wherever he was
placed.
He was man of few words. but such
as he uttered were to the point and
could be relied upon. He was man
true to his friends, and none know it
better than the editors of the MEssEN-
GER His death is a personal loss to
this paper. and we grieve the departure
of one whose sympathies were with Us
at all times.
Mr.. Bell left widow and eight child
ren, who are Henry r. Bell. of Berlin;
DR.. Emory f. Bell, of Somerset Coun-
ty: Elijah Bell, of New York and Ray
mond Bell. of Berlin; Mrs. l.. T. Quillen,
Miss Henrietta Bell. Miss Lena Bell and
Miss Bessie Bell all % Berlin.
Democratic messenger., 1906-10-13
CriSfieId Girl Deceived.

Lured from her home at Cristield. Md.
by promise of good position when she
reached Washington, Mss Tillie f.
Lowe, a pretty l6-year-old girl. arrived
in Washington Friday afternoon, only
to find that she had been deceived by
one she thought was her friend
Several weeks ago q young man. who
said he was solicitor for picture en-
larging house in Washington, visited
Crisfield and made the acquaintance of
Miss Lowe. She says he described the
beauties of the city to her and told her
he would get her position.
She received a letter and 81 from him,
and left to accept the position he had
secured for her No one met her in
Washington and the police say there is
no snch address as given her.
Democratic messenger., 1906-10-13
Mr.. A. J. Benjamin Dead.

Word reached Snow Hill yesterday
of the death at his home in Salisbury.
ON Thursday, of A. ]. Benjamin. Esq.
Superintendent of the Baltimore,
Chesapeake Il Atlantic Railway Co.
Mr.. Benjamin was about 90 years of
age. and was native OF Cecil County.
He went to Salisbury to reside about
36 years ago and was employed as
station agent for the old Eastern Shore
Railroad Company and operator for the
Western Union Telegraph Go. He was
a great friend of Captain Willard Thorn
son. who was AT that time Superintend-
ent of the Eastern Shore Railroad. and
CAPTAIN Thomson thought so much of the
opinion of Mr.. Benjamin that he fire.
auently consulted him about the
management of the read. These ties.
no doubt, were instrumental IN securing
for Mr. BENJAMIN the position he oc-
cupied at the time of his death as an
associate of Captain Thomson in
the management of the BIC. AIRY. Co.
Some years back, Mr.. Benjamin left
Salisbury and accepted "A position as
Railroad agent at Chester. Pa. During
his occupancy of that position he was
badly injured by the blowing up of an
engine standing on the track near his
office. Shortly after he had recovered
from the injuries received in this ac-
cident. he returned to Salisbury and
accepted responsible position with
the h. c. Il A.
Mr.. Benjamin was a member of Wi
comico Presbyterian Church. Salisbury,
and for many years was member of
the church choir. He was an ardent
member of the Masonic order. and
leaves behind many friends who deeply
regret his death. He is survived by "A
widow and three grown children.
Democratic messenger., 1906-10-13
MELBOURNE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Barrett and child
ren, of Stockton, spent Sunday at the
home of their friends, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. c. Burroughs.
Mrs. Irving Payne and son. Maurice,
of Horntown. visited at the home of
her aunt, Mrs. Charlotte Ward, Tues
day.
We are sorry to report that the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Davis is dangerously i'll. We hope she
may soon improve.
The revival services, which Rev. A.
W. Goodhand has been holding at
Remsons NJ. +. Church, were brought
to close Sunday evening. These SER
vices proved to be quite a success. there
being more than thirty converts.
MIR. A. j. Bailey and children, Clar-
ence and Helen, spent part Of last
week with his mother, at Mappsville.
Miss Aurelia Jackson, of Good Will.
spent Saturday and Sunday at the
home Of her brother. Mr.. Arthur Jack
son.
MIR. and Mrs. Charlie Watson and
children spent Sunday with friends
near PocOmoke City.
Mr.. Moore has moved his mill near
here. making three saw mills in our
vicinity.
Miss Sallie Landing. of Bostonville,
spent Sunday with her cousin. Miss
Cynthia Ardis.
MIR. Eddie Hill, of Saxis, visited at
this place Saturday and Sunday last
Some of our people attended the
lecture given by DIR. Beilharz and wife,
at the Stockton High School Assembly
Hall, Wednesday evening.
Miss Cecil Payne. of near Horntown,
spent this week at the home of Mrs.
Charlotte Ward. near here.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pilchard and
children, Essie and Alice. spent Sunday
at the home of his parents. MIR. and
Mrs. $. J. Pilchard.
Democratic messenger., 1906-10-13
Paving Notice.

All property owners who are effected
by the passage Of Ordinance 4Oprovlding
for the paving of certain of the side
walks of the town. will please take
notice, that if such paving is not done
on or before the first day of December
next the same will be done by the May
or and Council as provided in said ordi-
nance in which case same will be done
with Brick
Ry order of Mayor and Council
WM. e. POWELL.
Sec'y 4 Treas.
Democratic messenger., 1906-10-13
Miss Jennie Collins Dead.

Miss Jennie Collins, after weeks of
untold suffering, died at the Church
Home in Baltimore. Sunday afternoon.
Her remains were brought TO Snow
Hill Tuesday afternoon and were inter
red in the family burial lot in the Presby-
terian Churchyard after funeral services
were held at the home of Mrs. Sallie
Collins on Federal street.
Miss Collins is survived by two broth
ers, Messrs. Samuel and Sewell Collins.
and one half brother and half sister.
Mr. Thomas Collins and Miss Clara
Collins.
Miss Jennie Collins, was a sympathetic.
kind hearted lady with large circle of
friends. who deeply regret her death.
She had been living in the South. for
several years prior To last spring when
she returned TO Snow Hill. a physical
wreck. For weeks she lowered between
life and death at the hospital in Balti-
more. until He Who knoweth best took
her out of her sutferings to that home
beyond the skies.
Democratic messenger., 1906-10-13
N. {. Church Notice.

Glass Meeting at $50. A. NJ, led by
John 7. Taylor: Preaching at 1890;
Sunday School at 2.S0 O'Clock, p. m;
Epworth League at 6.45. +. NJ, Preach
ing at 7.30 ?. NJ Prayer meeting,
Wednesday evening at 7.S0. Class
meeting. Friday evening at 7.3O. led by
Il. j. McAllen.
REV. CORNELIUS w. PRETTYMAN,
Pastor.
Democratic messenger., 1906-10-13
Advice To Housewives.

No home is so pleasant. regardless of
health. A bottle Of Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup costs 80 cents. 1t will cure
every member of the family of consti-
patton. sick headache or stomach trouble
Democratic messenger., 1906-10-13
Ifthe Baby il Cutting Teeth

BE sure aud use that old aud we'll
tried remedy. Mrs winslow's Soothing
Syrup. for children tecthing. IL soothes
the child. softens the gums, allays all
pain. cures wind collie aud is the best
rcmedy for diarrhoea Twenty five
csnts bottle.
IT'S THE BEST OF ALL
Democratic messenger., 1906-10-13
RALLY DEMOCRATS

Arrangements have been made with
your candidate for Congress, Hon.
Thomas A. Smith, for three mass meet
ings in Worcester County, as follows:
Snow Hill, Thursday, Oct. 18th.
Pocomoke. Friday, Oct. 10th.
Berlin. Saturday, Oct. 27th.
At Snow Hill two meetings will be
held, one in the afternoon. and one at
night. AT Pocomoke, the meeting will
be held at night. AT Berlin, the meet
ing will be held in the afternoon.
These meetings will be addressed by
the following well know gentlemen:
Hon. Thomas A. Smith
Col. J. r. Wood
Hon. L. Irving Handy
Hon. A. S. GouIdsboroueh.
BE sure and turn out and hear the
issues of this important campaign ably
discussed.
BY order of
DEMOCRATIC STATE
CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Democratic messenger., 1906-10-13

Wanted 300 eases of good swamp
holly for the holidays. w. z. Purnell,
Snow Hill.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-19
SAID He WAS SHANGHAlED.
An Allentown Man Seeking Assistance. a
This City.

An Allentown Man Seeking Assistance An
This City.
Albert Murch of Allentown. Pa
applied at the police STATION, YESTERDAY
afternoon, for assistance. He said hs
had been shanghaied on one Of the
ChesaEeake Bay oyster boats. m
alleged that he had engaged on one nj
the boats for a stipulated sum of
money, which was not paid. He claims
that he worked 30 days and thoupbt
be was TO receive SIG, whereas be Was
paid for only . days and received but
S. lie says ne left the boat at Cooper q
Island and walked to Wilmington
When he reached the police station
he exhibited badly blistered hands.
which, be said, we're the result of the
work, and also a split shoe. He said
his right foot had been injured bv a
uredger falling on it, and / ( was neces-
sary TO split the shoe to ear it. lie
asked Tor pair of shoes and soma
clothing. He also desired assistance In
getting to his destination.
The Police Department has no fnnd
with which to give this sort Of assist.
ance, but the man probably received
assistance from charitable organiza-
ticn.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-19
SEAFORD
Iresphndenee oI Every EvenIne.

Special CorresDondence OF Every Evenine.
Seaford, Jan. l9.-St. Johns M. z.
Church has elected G. Frederick Gallo
way, John II. Kinder, F. Berkley Hor-
sey, DIR. Charles NJ. Hollis, w. H. Brown,
Madison Willin, James r. Cooke trustees
for one year.
Frederick Owens has purchased the j.
Ernest Baker property at the north end
Of Market street. for $500.
Isaac Morgan, a carpenter, had his nose
badly cut by a hatchet falling upon it.
Mrs. Jane Moore died suddenly, yes
terday morning, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. William Benson, on Con-
well street.
The suit of William B. Dickerson VS..
Samuel G. Fisher, both of Bridgevile, for
Sal, claimed to be due him for services
rendered, was heard yesterday by ref
erees, who allowed Dickerson S25.
e. j. Allen and j. Scott Hurley have
been visiting at fredericksburg, Md. Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel J. T. Collins of Farm
hurst, are visiting their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Collins. Mr.. and Mrs. Chanin
of Asbury Park, N. j., and Mrs. Custis
McNoilly of New York are visiting Mrs.
Henrietta McNeilly. Thomas Sisharoon
OF Salisbury, Nd, is visiting Mrs. Annie
Williams. Mr.. and Mrs. S. O. Crocker of
New York, are visiting here. NJ S. Row
lands of Philadelphia, has been visiting
Josephus Collins. Avander Outten Of
New York is visiting here. Aaron r.
Niven of Bridgevile, has been visiting
here. Capt. Winfield Scott is visiting his
family Miss Linda Stevens is visiting
in Baltimore. Miss Della Moore of Phil
adelphia, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Moore. Mrs. Catherine Nc
Clellan of New York. is visiting Mrs.
William Rowe.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-19
PENINSULA HORTlGULTURISTS.

S. II. Derby Elected fresident-Ihe Next
Meeting TO be Held at Dover.
Chestertown, Nd, Jan. l9.-Aspafa-
gus and strawberries absorbed the
attention OF the Peninsula Horti oul- .
tural Society yesterday morning.
Frank p. Oochvan opened the dis
cusslon, stating that asparagus, with
proper attention, can be made one Of
the most profitable crops known to the
farmer. b. X. b. Woodal of Milford,
Del, stated that be has had great
success IN growing Strawberries, but
he attributed his success largely to
spraying the vines in much the same
way as fruit trees are sprayed.
report OF the committee on ex-
hibits was made, which stated that
the display OF apples made by f. M.
Soper a. Son OF Magnolia was the
largest and best display known to have
been shown at any meeting of the
society.
At the afternoon session Mr.. Soper
presented the retiring president, James
>. haTIis, the new president, S. II.
Derby, the secretary, Wesley Webb,
and the stenoRrRpher each with a box
of Mikajock apples. W. T.. Robinson,
president Of the American Wa rehouse
Association Of Philadelphia, delivered
lecture upon the cold storage of
fruits. Other subjects discussed we're
Produce Exchanges, by A. j. Nc
Math; Transportation, " by w. Il.
Allen, Salisbury New Fruits, - by
Charles Wright, Seaford, Del. The
session closed with a lecture upon
The Flora and Other Features of the
Yellowstone Park, Puget Souad and
Other Parts Of Our County, " by Prof
Thelow.
The following officers we're elected
for the esuing year; President, S. Il.
Derby, Moodside, Del Vice President,
W. L. Allen, Salisbury; Secretary and
Treasurer, Wesley Webb, Dover, Del.
Vice Presidents for the several ooun-
ties:
Delaware-Nsw Castle, James T.
Shallcross, Middletown; Kent, j. o.
banoIoft, Wyoming; Sussex, James
Friedel, BIidgeville.
Maryland - Cecil, George Biddle,
Elktcn; Kent, James s. Harris.
Ohestertown; Queen Anne's, j. Il.
Anthonyi Caroline, j. W. Kerr, Dem
toni Talbot, A. j. Wilson, Easton
Dorchester, W. q. Dawson, Cam
bridge; Wioomico, q. II, Morris.
Salisbury; Worcester, Orlando HaI-
rison, Berlin; Somerset, j. w. Hall,
Marion Station.
Nirginia-Accomao, l.. j. HyBtop,
Keller; Northampton, W. L. Elszay'
Exmore.
Executive Committee-S. II. DERBY.
W. y. Allen, Charles Wright, James
5. Harris, DR.. A. 4. Neale.
Dover was selected as the next place
Of meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-19
The BAYARD LEGION.
An Enjoyable Reception to the AIembs
Last Evening.

An Enjoyable Reception to the Member.
Last Evening.
One Of the most noteworthy Demo-
cratic gatherings that has been held
in this city recently was the Christmas
and New Year reception given by the
Bayard Legion Democratic Club to it's
members last evening. The affair
was held in the palatial quarters OF
the Legion, 6l7 Shipley street. Several
hundred members we're present. d.
Taylor Bradford was master Of care
monies and conducted a pleasing and
brief programme, which was folloSed
by a spread in the banquet room. After
speechmaking several selections we're
given by the Lyric Mandolin Club.
which were greatly enjoyed.
Joseph MoCullin sang q solo entitled
walt for Me Till Cherry Time. -
After Mr.. McOullin had esponded TO
an encore, Hyatt's Orchestra PLAYED.
John J. Gilbride sang 81 Love You.
Marie. de also responded 10 an
encore. James W. Gillespie also
assisted in the musical programme.
Following the musical numbers. the
guests we're invited to the banouet
hall, where several hours were aren't
The Bayard Legion is a wids-awalSs
organization and the membefship he
enthusiastic and is increasing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-01-19
GEORGETOWN
Special Correspondence OF Kvery Evening.

Special Correspondence OF kvery Evening.
Georgetown, Jan. l9.-The Farmers
Institute will be held in this town onIues-
day, January Odd Prominent speakers
will address the meeting. John c. Abbott
will lead the Epworth League in Wesley
NJ. +. Church next Sunday evening. Topic,
"a Spirit-Filled Life"
A tramp was arrested yesterday by
Bailif Littleton, after hot chase, for
begging from house TO house.
Marriage licenses have been issued to
Charles n. Chamberlain of Preston, Md,
and Martha Wilmington of Philadelphia;
William A.Joines and Bell Smith, of North
west Fork hundred; Horace G. Short and
Sarah q. Warrington.
Letters on the estate of George W.
Rogers, late of Dagsboro hundred, have
been ISSUED to Charles T. Punell; on the
estate of William s. Edwards. late of
Lewes and Rehoboth hundred, TO Thomas
r. Ingram; on the estate of Solomon S.
Belts, late of Cedar Creek hundred, to
Henry w. Belts.
Personal: William A. Humes Of Milford
spent few days this week with his daugh-
ter, Mrs R.P. Davis, in Georgetown-G George
W. Bennum and Mrs Bennum are visiting
relatives in Philadelphia-Mr I. Ernest
Jones Of Philadelphia is visiting her
parents in this town-Mrs. John Eagan
and sister, Mrs. Jennie Wilson, Of Phila-
delphia, are visiting their parents, Mr.. and
and Mrs. S, Il. Wilson, in this town W. $.
Stockley OF Philadelphia is visiting rela-
tives here Byron Pepper spent the week
in Wilmington.