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The state herald., 1908-09-25
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First pub Aug y
Lest pub sept II
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
SPLEEN CUT OUT
OF AGED WOMAN
Rare Surgical Operation Ex-
peCted to Save Her Life.

Philadelphia, July 30.-Surgical and
medical circles OF this city are keenly
Interested in an exceedingly rare oper
alton performed by DR. Theodore l..
Chase OF the Hahnemann hospital
staff. for the complete removal OF the
spleen from a woman seyenty-six years
old The patient whose name is with
held. underwent this critical operation
at Galen Hall. Atlantic City.
Although four out of every ten pa
tients operated on for the removal Of
the spleen die the woman shows every
indication OF recovering.
Necessity OF the complete removal
OF the spleen was due to It's enlarge
ment II weighed eight and a half
pounds. and an operation was the only
chance to save the woman's life. In the
course Of the operation she lost less
than an ounce and a half OF blood. The
wound will take some time to heal
and she will probably be confined to
her bed Tor several weeks.
An operation for removal OF the
spleen is one OF the rarest OF surgical
feats. and when II is resOrted to re.
qures the most delicate and sk.llful
treatment.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
Words of Praise

For the several ingredients Of which DIR.
Piercc's medicines are composed. as give0
by leaders IN all the several schools of
medicine, should have far more weight
than any amount Of non professional ties
timonials. DIR. Picrce's Favorite Prcscrip-
tlon has THE BADGE OF HONESTY on every
bottle-wrapper, In full list Of all its in
gradients printed In plain English.
IL you are an invalid woman and suffer
from frequent headache, backache, gnaw-
Ing dIstrE3 In stomach, periodical pains.
disagre4Nc, catarrhal. pelvic drain,
draggIfg5down distress In lower abdomen
or pelvE, perhaps dark spots or specks
dancing before the eyes. faint spells and
kindked symptoms caused by female weak
ness, oEfthT arrangement Of the feminine
organs. M can not do better than take
DIR. PicrdcB Favorite Prescription.
The hpsbital, surgeons knife and opera
ting talfdmay be avoided by the timely
use Of N'avorite Prescription" In such
Eases. Thereby the obnoNIons examin.
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physician can be avoided and q thorongh
course 0f successful Treatment carried out
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native medicinal roots known to medical
science for the cure Of woman's peculiar
ailments, contains no alcohol and no
harmful or habit-forming drugs.
Do not expect too much from "Favorite
Prescriptions; II will not perform mira
Giles IL will not Dissolve or cure tumors.
No medicine will. II will do as much TO
establish vigorous health in most weak
nesses and ailments peculiarly incident to
women as any medicine can. II must be
given fair chance by perseverance In ita
use for reasonable length Of time.
You can.LaNQrd 10 acccpt- = secret nos
trum as o snbsiitmte for Ibis remedy of
KNOWN COMPOST ton.
Sick women are invited TO consult DIR.
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ence Is guarded az sacredly secret and
womanly condolences are protected by
professional privacy. Address DIR. X. V.
Pierce, Buffalo. \. y.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets the best
laxative and regulator OF the bowels;
They invigorate stomach, liver and
bowels One laxative two or three
cathartic. Easy TO take as candy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
Independence Party Names Ticket.

The newly-formed Independence
party ut It's national convention In Chi.
caro nominated Thomas l.. Hisgen.
Of Massachusetts,. as It's candidate for
president OF the United States. and
John Temple Graves. Of Georgia. for
vice president.
The tentative draft OF the platform
Is as follows:
Direct nominations by the peopl'
the initiative and referendum and the
right OF recall
Severe and effective legislation
against all forms OF corrupt practices
at elections and the prohibition OF the
use Of money at elections except for
meetings. literature and necessary
travelling expenses Of candidates Is
demanded
Observation-Disclosures OF industrial en-.
terprises is denounced
The arbitrary use OF the writ OF In.
junction in contempt proceedings are
condemned as a violation Of the right
OF trial by jury. 1t Is declared that no
injunction should issue until after a
trial upon the merits. and that such
trial should be had before a jury and
that no person should be deprived Of
liberty in contempt proceedings with.
out a trial by jury.
The enactment OF law prohibiting
the black listing OF employees Is favor
ed as is the passing on an employers
liability law.
The state and federal inspection OF
railways Is advocated.
Child labor is denounced and pro-
hibition asked.
A demand is made for gradual re-
ductIon Of tariff duties. with just con.
sideration for the rights OF the public
and established industries.
All combinations for the restraint OF
trade and establishment OF monopoly
are denounced.
The government ownership OF all
public utilities. including railroads and
telegraphs. is urged.
The creation OF postal savings banks
is asked.
Other important planks declare for
a larger navy, endorse the inland deep
waterways project advocate the popu
lar election OF senators by the people,
and favor a graduated income tax
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
Three euardsmen Killed BY Lightning

Three Guardsmen Killed BY Lightning.
Three men were killed and at least
100 injured in a violent electrical
storm that swept the encampment OF
the PENNSYLVANIA National Guard AT
Gettysburg, Pa. Thursday night.
Two hundred and fifty tents col.
lapsed among them that OF Governor
Stuart. many OF them burying their
occupants. The dead are:
Corporal c. Milton CARRIER, Company
c. Tenth regiment. OF Uniontown.
Private James l.. Barbe. Company
X. Tenth regiment. Of Waynesburg.
Private Clyde Morrison Company ID.
Sixteenth regiment. Of Oil City.
The three men were struck by light.
ming.
When the bolt that killed the three
soldiers came flashing along. Shristley
and Sergeant Morrison. with their
wives. were sitting In Christley's tent.
All four were thrown violently to the
ground Christley's coat was rent into
shreds An alto horn was twisted out
OF all semblance of its original shape.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
CROSSING THE LINE.
Old Neptune and the Ancient Order
OF the Deep.

The ceremony NJ crossing the line"
Is a very much more elaborate affair
nowadays than II ever has been despite
the fact that Neptune day is SO old u
celebration that It, origin Is lost to
history.
When old Neptune. impcrsonated by
a sailor. makes his appearance on an
American battleship nowadays when
the vessel reaches latitude o degree.
o minute. q second. to initiate the
jacklcs who have never crossed the
line before into the mysteries and
membership OF the Ancient order of
the Deep he Is accompanied by his
wife. Amphtrite. another sailor They
are both dressed Enthusiastically in
clothes which have been designed and
worked upon ever since the vessel
sailed How they get on board IL I'M
known. at least 10 the captain. who
meets them and gives them permits
sion to go ahead An immense tank
the Initiation Of all the candidates
takes place. Devices for getting tho
candidate into the tank vary on diff
fcrent ships and on different occa-
slons. Often he Is simply picked up
and thrown In. Frequently he is
made 10 sit down IN BARRIERS"
chair close TO the edge OF the tank.
and when as much soap as possible
has been put into his mouth and eyes
lie II tipped over backward Generally
the soap has been mixed with tar.
coal oil aud many other ingredients
and Is impartlally applied from the
waist up. 50 that the bath Is needed.
In the tank the candidate IL attend
ed, sometimes 10y bears" with shaggy
coats made of unraycled rope and
sometimes by cops" who act ms the
kings assistants and see that the can
didate Is held under water long enough
to know IT,
II IL IA great froic. prepared for days
IN advance and when II Is over the
certificate Is issued and the candidates
are free TO get themselves as clean as
they can before the next roll call
Philadelphia Record
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
PLANS AGAINST
The OIL TRUST
Every Effort to Be Made For
Revision Of Decision.
TO TAKE ACTION At ONCE

After Conference Of Government Law.
yers Attorney General 6onaparte An.
nouneed Application For Re-Argu-
ment Of Case viii Be Made-May Be
Carried to U. S. Supreme Court.
Other Rebate Cases to Be Pressed to
Trial-5onaparte Denies Attending
Dinner Given BY RockefelIer's Son.
in.Law.
Lenox Mass. July 30.-After an all
day conference OF the leading govern.
ment prosecuting officers and Frank b.
Kellogg. OF Minnesota. one of the spe
cial counsel for the government. II was
announced by Attorney General Bona
parte that every effort would be made
to secure a revision OF the recent de.
cision and opinion OF the United States
circuit court OF appeals In the case OF
the Standard Oil Company OF Indiana.
and that an application for a re-argu-
ment OF the case and "A motion for a
modification of the opinion would be
submitted to that court. II necessary
the case will be carried to the United
States supreme court. Although no
time has been fixed this action by the
government will be taken at the ear.
Hest possible moment, while the pend
ing prosecution against the Standard
Oil company and all other prosecutions
IN (which fh.. tsit pnnaitinsf nf 70.
bates is charged will be pressed to
trial The decision to take this action
was unanimous on the part OF the five
men who participated in the confer.
encc.
Attorney General Bonaparte called
to the conference Solicitor General II.
NJ. Hoyt. of Washington: Edwin NJ.
Sims. OF Chicago. United States dis
trict attorney for the northern district
of Illinois: James II. Wilkerson. of
Chicago. Mr.. Sims first assistant. and
Frank u. Kellogg. OF Minnesota.
In discussing the various aspects OF
the case. Attorney General Bonaparte
took occasion to refer to the report
published in certain newspapers to the
effect that w. Parmalee Prentice. the
son-in-law Of John d. Rockefeller. had
given, or was to give. a dinner TO the
attorney general Mr.. Rockefeller and
Judge Grosscup. Mr. Bonaparte said
in this connection:
II have not the pleasure OF Mr.,
Prentice's acquaintance did not
know that Judge Grosscup was here
until after he had left. and the dinner
is entirely Pigment OF lively imagi.
nation During political campaign
one must expect stories OF this char
acter. and it would be unnecessary and
perhaps indecorous 10 properly charac.
terize them Barring its other merits
the tale is wholly free from any faint
Of truth"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
contesses He Murdered His Aunt.


Drawn back TO the scene OF his
crime by force he could not resist
August Eberhard. the self.confessed
murderer OF his aunt. Mrs. Ottlllle
Eberhard. a Vienese widow. whom he
lured to a lonely spot in New Jersey a
few days ago and shot to death. was
captured near Paterson. y. j., and Is
now prisoner in the Hackensack jail
What interested the authorities most
in the confession EbAhard made 10
them was the reason he gave for com.
hitting the crime. Eberhard said that
he was in love with New York girl
and that he needed money TO marry
her. and so, knowing that his aunt had
$4,000. he plotted to kill her and steal
the money Eberhard says he also in
tended to kill his pretty cousin Ottillie
Eberhard. To whom he was engaged SC
that nothing would stand in the way
of his marriage to the New York girl
The police have the name OF the girl
mentioned by Eberhard. and she will
be brought TO Hackensack to tell what
she knows of the murderer.
When Eberhard was searched not a
panny was found in his pockets He
said that he had buried the money he
stole from his aunt. He led the detec
tives 10 a tree near Little Falls and
there dug up bundle OF bills. There
was s2500 in the bundle, which was
the amount that was stolen, as the
murderer left small amount OF money
in the bosom OF his aunt's waist. SO ne
to give the impression that she had
not been robbed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01

Winnipeg. Man. July 3O.-The Mani.
toba government announced that 30,
200 men are needed to harvest the
wheat crop in western Canada. and
recommended 10 the governors of jails
that all men in prison for yagrancy
and other minor offenses be released
early next month on condition thai
they work In the harvest fields.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
prisoner rrIes suicide In ce.l.

Wilmington. Del. July 30. - John
Clifford. a prisoner at the county work.
house. awaiting trial on a charge OF
Sreach OF the peace. made a desperate
attempt 10 end his life With an eight.
penny nail and piece OF glass about
an inch square he made vicious jabs
at his throat. cutting Jagged wounds
an each side. which. however. were not
deep enough TO result fatally.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
Norman Mack to Run Bryan Campaign

Norman +. Mack. OF Buffalo. an old
friend OF William J. Bryan and true Ia
the Nebraskan In all his political bat
ties. will manage the Democratic ma
tional campaign. and Henry Waiter
son. the Kentucky editor, will have
charge Of the press bureau.
Mr.. Mack was elected chairman of
the new national committee at a con.
ference between national leaders and
Sir Bryan and John w Kern, his run.
ming mate, in Chicago. The list Of OH.
GERS selected follows:
chairman-N Norman r. Mack. New
York.
Vice Chairman-Dr f l.. Hall. Ne,
braska.
Secretary Urey woodson. Kentucky.
Treasurer Charles ". Haskell. gov.
ernor OF Oklahoma.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
Neafie Shin Plant Sold.

Acting under a peremptory order OF
court the receiver of the Neafe 4 Levy
Ship Engine Building Co offered
the plant for sale In the rooms of sam
uel T. Freeman & Co. Philadelphia.
After few minutes Of listless bidding
the plant was knocked down to Frank
d. Summers. attorney for bank Of
Camden. n. j.. for the low price OF
$4,000. The purchaser under the con.
ditlons OF tho sale assumes a mort
gage OF s277.444 and small yearly
ground rental
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
Ten Years In Bed.

For ten years was confined to my
bed with disease of my kidneys" writes
X. A. Gray, J. 2. of Oakville, Ind. 1T
was so severe that could not move
part of the time. consulted the very
best medical skill available. but could
get no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure
was recommended to me. 1t has been
Godsend to me. For sale by p. D..
Cottingham & Co.. Snow Hill; Lloyd Il
Blaine. Pocomoke, City.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
presIden, Joins Peace LEAGUE.

President Roosevelt has accepted
the honorary presidency OF the Peace
and Arbitration League which is the
outgrowth OF the North Carolina con
gress. and which has as It's objective
adequate armament and effective arbi.
t-afion
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
Warning.

If you have kidney and bladder trouble
and do not use Foley's Kidney Cure.
you will have only yourself to blame for
results, as it positively cures all forms
of kidney and bladder diseases. -
For sale by p ID. Cottingham < Co,
Snow Hill; Lloyd K Blaine. Pocomoke,
City.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
Hay Fever and Summer Colds.

Victims of hay fever will experience
great benefit by taking Foley's Honey
and Tar, as it stops difficult breathing
Immediately and heals the infamed air
passages, and even if it should fail to
cure you it will give instant relief "
The genuine is in a yellow package
For sale by p. d. Cottingham e. CO.,
Snow Hill; Lloyd & Blaine. Pocomoke,
City.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
FOUR GIRLS
Restored to Health by Lydia r..
Pinkham's Vegetable 9 Compound.
Read tphaf Thsy Jay.

Miss Lillian Ross, $50
East Saith Street, New
York, writes " Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegeta-
Bile Compound over
came irregu larities, pc
.riodic suffering, aud
nervous headaches,
after everything else
had failed 20 help me,
and ] feel il a duty TO
let others know OF IT,"
KatharineCraig 1855
Lafayette st., Denver,
Col, writes: Thanks
TO Lydia r.. PinkhAm's
Vegetable Compound |
am well, aftorsuforing
for months from nor
vous prostration.
Miss Marie Stoltz-
man, OF Laurel, Ia,
writes: ~ was ina run
downcondition andsuf-
fered from suppression,
indigestion, aud poor
circulation. Lydia T..
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound made me
well aud strong "
Miss Ellen VI. Olson,
OF Ill y East ST., Ke-
vance. M. says: " Ly-
dia 4 pinkhamsVege-
table Compound cured
me OF backache. side
ache, aud established
my periods. after the
best local doctors had
failed 10 help me"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01

Morris Bramble. James Willis and
Purnell. three of the leading farmers in
Kent county, have arranged to go TO
California to locate.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01

DIR. NJ. Bates Stephens. State S Super
intendent of Education, has been elect
ed member of the Council of the
National Educational Association.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01

Robert Garrett. of Hartford county.
has announced his candidacy for the
Republican nomination for Congress in
the Second district
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fiatulency, indigcs-
ton, dizziness, ornervouS prostration.
Why don't you try il?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-07-09
Miss Susannah Robinson.

Miss Sussnnah Robinson, daugh.
ter OF II. p. Robinson, ofthis vicinity,
died at the home OF her father, July
3, 1908, at $50 p. m. Of cancer, aged
So years, 6 months and 8 days.
Miss Robinson was an amiable, In.
dependent woman. For a number
OF years, up TO the slime Of her Illness,
several months ago, she resided on
her farm, north Of Sprsgue, which
she managed with feminine success.
Only when she became too I'll to do
this did she consent to come to her
fathers, where she died. She was a
seli.sacrifcing, unpretentious chris
tian woman, staunch in her friend
ships and devoted in her duties, and
will be most missed by those who
knew her best.
Her funeral occurred at the par
entail home, just west Of the city
limits, on Sunday, July 8, at 2:30
O'Clock. After a service by Rev.
Lewis B. Fisher, pastor of the Univ.
eralist Church OF Jonesboro, Ills, the
remains were laid to rest in the
Robinson burial ground on the faith.
er's farm.-R. 81. Review.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-07-09

meet at Columbus, Ohio. where wo.
men are allowed to have q voice In
saying who their standard bearer
shall be; convention where the dele
gates do not use breath scenters,
where father and mother, brother
and sister can take part like olden
time, when women prophesied. Take
women out OF the church there
would be but little left TO keep the
churches moving, but few ice cream
suppers, II the men had 30 work
the delegates that will be there, will
not be controlled by the fellows that
cannot stand women voting, butsay
50 them, "vamoos"l
The volunteer songs given by the
young men the night of the 18th we're
highly appreciated. AARON.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-07-09
Celebration at Peru, Nc.

Feru, Mo, Celet raled tae one hl..
bred and thirty. second ann versa,
oi American Independence, IL Ia AIg
~ entertaining and pa.riotic me-
ner. The celebration was yllc.y
advertised and WAS well asteLie;
from all over the county, aba4,
twelve hundred being present III
The morning parade consisting
iloats and decorated vehicles wae d.
very pretty spectacle. As noon :
dinner was served, and needless
say, such dinner as only the GOO:
wives Oh Bates can prepare IL b.
afternoon a number IL excellent ~
dresses We're made and the ttclRrn-
lion Of Independence was reNd
Wesley Denton. Among others
address the crowd were REV q y.
Eiviou, Elmer Il. Silyers ana lgh.
Ester, OF this city. A closely tul-
tested ball game WAS played by .t".
summit and Peru seams, rcsaltin,:
in u score Of Is to Il In favor e.,
summit. Numerous other at,ra..
tions were on the grounds IN ,ludto.
d baby show aud number al ia;pr-
'esting contests, W. II. Gerkiu, ~ o.
ticer OF she day, experimenting
About twenty. five people from Res
Ter attended, and al are high s rou.
plimentary in their description 9TH
entertainments furnished
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-07-09
Field Meet at Play School.

Az interesting field meet, which
was participated In by about one
hundred OF the grammar school
pupils OF the Butler Public Schools,
was held at the Play School on the
Washington School campus Monday
afternoon. The principal events con-
sisted OF Il Ginning contest, high
jump, 60 yard dash, 100 yard dash,
and one mile relay, for boys A high
Jump, 60 yard dash and a potatoe
race we're held for the girls. Some
Of the events we're postponed on &C.
count OF the storm. la every con
test extraordinary records were
made In consideration OF the amount
of training along this line the little
folks have had the benefit OF. A
large crowd OF spectators was pres
ent.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-07-09

NorE: The nrst three names under each
township head are Democrats. The other
three, Republicans.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-07-09
Little MadaIine Cobb.

Madeline, the little daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Cobb, departed
this life at her home on 400 West
Ohio stree. Tuesday night. July 18th
For less than u year the sweet child
has lightened the hearts OF her low
Ing parents. who have the heartfelt
sympathy OF AL their friends. NADIA
line would have been one year old
July 20.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence this afternoon as 2 O'Clock.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-07-09
FRANCIS BRIDGES A BREACH
or YEARS DURING CONVENTION
AND MAY Be VICE PRESIDENT.
Cleveland Eu|Ogy Gateway Through Which Gid 0ppo.
nentS Walk As One Band

Denver, July TN the first meet
Ing Of the Democratic Convention.
the keynote of the Democratic cam
paign WAS sounded, and thecOmpact
OF union between the Eastern and
Western Democracy, between the
Bryan and Cleveland wings Of rhe
party, was formally sealed ami sp
proved by the unanimous action Oi
the delegates.
In the serious importance and
dramatic tervor, this days work ~
the national assembly oi Democrats
has not been equaled since that his
toric occasion In 1896, when thp then
unknown orator from Nebraska,
William Jennings Bryan, swppt the
Chicago convention by his elcUuencp
and leaped into She leadership Of his
party.
For the minority which .hen eft
the fold IN 1896 reioined the main
army. There now lies ahead one
| broad highway in common
David X. Francis. OF IS. Louis, was
the man who succeeded in bridging
the breach that has existed Tor
twelve years. Fresh from Lincoln.
Neb., where he had held a long con
ference with William j. Bryan, Mr.
Francis at once set TO work and VS.
engaged all last night and to day
until twenty minutes before the con
vention met In preparing and ar
ranging for the final indorsemenI OF
the treaty of peace and harmony.