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The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

\ great many Republican politicians are
already In Charleston. W Va, getting
ready for the State convention. which
meets next week. Charleston is prepar-
ing 20 take care Of the largest crowd
ever gathered there.
There Is no chance Of a dark horse IN
the race for the nomination for governor.
The sentiment seems 10 be that since the
two candidates, Swisher and Scherr, have
made their fight one Of them must have
the prize. rather than third man. whose
name is sprung the eleventh hour. Sec
retary Swishers friends claim for him as
certain more than 800 delegates. or more
than firty above the number necessary 20
nominate him on the first ballot
Richmond IS 20 have Fairgrounds. as a
direct consequence Of the excellent work
done by the Federation Of Mothers
Clubs. says the Dispatch. -Four
Fairgrounds will be opened eventually.
Already the attendance at the grounds
now in use shows how great was the
need for such places in which the chill
dren could run and play. The Times-Dis-
patch was earnest and persistent In its
advocacy OF this excellent movement, but
/ the Mothers Clubs made them possible
1 by raising the money to put the grounds
/ I'm condition.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

While trying 20 board n moving south
bound electric train AZ King and Payne
streets. Patrick Buckley. a carpenter.
about fifty-hve years Old was thrown TO
the ground, had his right ankle dislo-
Gated. and was badly bruised. Buckley
was taken to the Alexandria Hospital
where his injuries were dressed. He
lives at 800 Commerce street.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

The following recently elected officers
of Alexandria Council. Junior Order OF
United American Mechanics will be in
stalled tomorrow night by Deputy State
Councillor O. f. Daniels: William Robin
son. councillor. William Crump. vice
councillor; J. r.. Mansfield, recording sec
retary. =. W. Ebhardt. assistant record
ing secretary: J. W. Wills. financial sec
retary. O. II, NcArtor, treasurer Frank
Glasgow. conductor: c. +. Butler.
warden; Gordon Snellings. inside guard
W. Fl. Puryer. outside guard, and J. II.
TTimyer, trustee.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

The Virginia State Farmers Institute
will hold its fifth annual meeting in Rich
mond this year.
Heretofore. the meetings have been held
IN the city of Roanoke. 1t is expected
that at least 5000 Of the successful farm
ers Of the State will attend the convention
this year. The farmers Of Virginia who
are by nature conservative and apathetic
are at last fully aroused to the impor-
tance Of agricultural education The
short course school Of agriculture, estab-
lished last winter az the Virginia Poly
technlc Institute was well attended, many
OF the students being men of advanced
years.
The first two days Of the convention
will be devoted to lectures on important
subjects As a part OF the entertainment
OF the citys guests. the Richmond Cham.
Der Of Commerce has arranged for g
complimentary trip down the James River
from Richmond 20 Westover.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

The will contest case or Beach against
Annie +. Crawford Is slated TO be heard
in the Circuit Court for this city to-mor-
row. Judge J. b. T. Thornton presiding.
The object Of the suit is 20 break the
will Of the late John S. Beach. for many
years clerk Of the Corporation Court II
Is understood that a compromise will be
effected.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

SO far. 100000 Of the issue Of s745O00 Z
per cent bonds have been subscribed for
They will be taken In exchange for bonds
of the old issue.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

A letter was received from Mary ].
Sheppard, Of Kingston. n. c.. yesterday
by Chief Goods. Of the police force. ask
ing him TO locate G. W. Sheppard. The
letter said that the mother Of Sheppard
IS critically III.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

1t is expected that the case OF Michael
Creegan, administrator OF the estate Of
William Creegan, deceased. against the
Washington. Alexandria and Mount Yer
non Electric Railway Company will be
given to the jury late tomorrow after
noon
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

To-day was the last day city taxpayers
could pay their taxes and receive a dis
count on same. As a result the clerical
force In the Office OF Tax Collector Cor
man was kept busy throughout the day.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

Judge L. c. Barley presiding. a decree
was entered confirming the sale OF brick
dwelling and lot in Duke street TO Ernest
Mills. i'm the chancery suit Of Charles w
Moore against +. Alton Moore and others
In the case Of Mary y. Brawner against
Hattie Coffin, "a degree was entered re-
committing cause 20 Samuel p. Fisher
90 report the commuted values Of life
estate Of complainant
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

James L. Cooper to-day in the Corpora
ton Court qualified as administrator Of
the estate of John E. Cooper.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-19
CRYING FOR HELP.
Lots Of it in Johnson City, but
Tally Growing Less.

The kidneys cry for help.
Not an organ in the whole body 80
delicately constructed.
Not one so important to health.
The kidneys are the filters OF the
blood.
When they fail the blood becomes
foul and poisonous.
There can be no health where there
is poisoned blood.
Backache is one of the first lndica-
tions Of kidney trouble.
1t is the kidneys cry for help. Heed
it,
Doan's Kidney Pills are what is
wanted.
Are just what overworked kidneys
need.
They strengthen and invigorate the
kidneys; help them to do their work;
never fail to cure any case OF kidney
disease.
L. W. Wardell, living on Church St.,
Greeneville, Tenn, says: 81 am just
as enthusiastic about Doan's Kidney
Pills at this time July 81, 1907 as when
l gave statement recommending them
for publication in 1903. At that time l
said that they had been used in my
family with the most satisfactory re-
suits. l tried them myself and from
my personal experience with them, 1
think there is no kidney remedy in OK.
.istence that compares with them. I
am continually advising friends to use
them for kidney trouble"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents.
Foster-MilburR Co., Buffalo, n. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-19
No Use 10 Die

81 have found out that there is no
use to die of lung trouble as long as
you can get Dr. Kings New Dissolve
ry," says Mrs. J, P. White, Rushboro,
Pa II would not be alive today only
for that wonderful medicine. 1t ZOOS.
ems up cough quicker than anything
else, and cures lung disease even after
the case is pronounced hopeless. This
most reliable remedy for coughs and
colds, lagrippe, asthma, bronchitis and
hoarseness, is sold under guarantee at
81, @. Miller's drug store. SOC and 81,
Trial bottle free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-19
Prof. H. A, Howell, of Havana, Cuba,
Recommends Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.

" AS long ago as l can remember my
mother was faithful user aud friend of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, but
never in my life have | realized it's true
value until now" writes Prof. II. A.
Howell, Of Howell's American School,
Havana, Cuba. ION the night of Feb
Sd our baby was take n SICK with very
severe cold; the next day was worse
and the following night his condition
desperate. He could not lie down and
it was necessary to have him in the
arms every moment, Even then his
breathing was difficnlt. did not think
he would live until morning. At last l
thought of my mothers remedy, Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, which we
gave, and it afforded prompt relief, and
now three days later, he has fully re-.
covered. Under the circumstances
would not hesitate moment in saying
that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and
that only, saved the life of our dear lit
tie boy" For sale by II. G. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-19

DR.. Fahrney's Teething Syrup is the
only baby medicine that is always safe.
Teething made easy. No bad nights.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-19

"I'm weary of being a bachelor
girl"
"Well?"
'Do you know of any fellow who's
tired of being a spinster man?"-K Kan.
sas City Journal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-19
Good Liniment.

You will hunt a good while before
you find preparation that is equal to
Chamberlain Imminent as a cure for
muscular and rheumatic pains, for the
cure of sprairfw and soreness OF the
muscles. 1t is equally valuable for
lame back and all deep seated muscular
pains. 20 and so cent sizes for sale by
II. @. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-19

Generally debilitated for years. Had
sick headaches, lacked ambition, was
WORKOUT and all rundown. Burdock
Blood Bitters made me . we'll woman
Mrs. Chas. Frsitoy, MOosnp, Conn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-19
Good Tor Everybody.

Mr.. Norman r. Coulter, q prominent
architect, in the Delbert building, San
Francisco, says: II fully endorse all
that has been said Of Electric Bitters 8
tonic medicine. II is good for every
body. It corrects stomach, liver and
kidney disorders in a prompt and eff :
cient manner and builds up the system.
Electric Bitters is the best spring med
icine ever sold over q druggists coun-
ter; as blood purifier it is unequaled.
SOC at H. @. Miller's drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-19

$50 you enjoyed VeniCe2" said the
traveller. Is Yes, answered Mr.. Cnm.
rox. ''It was kind of pleasant for a
change to be robbed by gondolier of
a hack driver. Washington Star.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-19

"The bridegroom" remarked the
minister's wife, after the couple had
departed, "seemed to be rather shy"
''Yes, replied the good man, "he gave
me only dollar. Chicago News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-19

"Do you know, hubby, that when l
90 to Ostend 1 shall dream of you ev-
cry night? ?"
'Tf it's all the same to you, would
prefer to have you stay with me and
dream of Ostend. Fliegende Batter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-19

Justin" said Mrs. Wyss. YES"
replied Mr.. Wyss. evil You speak q
kind word to Fido and make him wag
his tail? He hasn't had one bit Of ex-
ercise all day" --Lippincott's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-19

Have You any habits you can not
conquer?" Eyes; vote for Bryan" y
st. Louis Post. Dispatch.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-19

eyes, l married one of my patients,
admitted the nurse.
$50 romantlc!"
Romantic, but foolish. Formerly /
got good wages. Now I nurse him for
my board. Pittsburg Post.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-19
My WHISTLES Are LeSitiEnate--N
Lot Of Connections to
Fool the People
I am wholesale whiskey dealer and dstller.

am wholesale whiskey dealer and distier
am not to be classed with jug mail oEler houses.
My brands established, and they are known to be
pure and wholesome.
In case lots of y full quarts you are entitled to The
wholesale prlce the price have always received from
retail dealer There fabulous prices 'get rich
quick schemes connected with my establishment. simply
want to supply the consumers with my goods Chose who have
held them in such high esteem for years. and am doing
this at large saving to them.
My business conducted differently do not ship less
than one case of II full quarts of any one brand
Shipments made in strong wooden boxes (not paper
without marks.
The superior quality and purity of my goods are guar
anteed by the Pure Food and Drugs Act.
There is not drop of spirits injurious concocos in
my whiskes, and will it. They are dependable for
family
One - full quarts of any brand do assort)
g. G. Club r"m%S T. p A. Club sIIOO
Observation-Disclosures. so
F"s ASp' brandy 400 1850
The following brands bottled by the Government The
age guaranteed by the Government stamp the cork
PRICE
c csr P P, 6'' $!200
concord S PSs Rr sSS 1899
Add $00 extra per for pnts So 90 extra for half
pln Shipments made to all points Adams and Southern
Express lines Remit by Postofc Money Order, Express
Money Order, or New York Exchange.
prepay express charges and guarantee delivery.
2. II. CATE & CO., Distillers
R. H. Cate Proprietor LOUISVILLE, KY.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-03-19
A Guaranteed Article.

Many things are advertised and many
promises are made, but it is not oil ways
that these promises are made in good
faith nor can they always be kept. With
a laxative remedy like DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin, it is different. This
remedy will cure constipation, indiges-
tion, liver trouble, hatulency, heart
burn, sour stomach and all other dis
eases of the stomach, liver and bowels,
in old or young. A rich company is
behind every statement made. It is
absolutely guaranteed to do what is
claimed, and if you want to try it before
buying, send your address for free
sample bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co., 119
Caldwell Bldg, Monticello, I'll. 1t is
sold by all druggists at SOC and 81 q
bottle.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-15
Suicide At Ocean City.

Calvin Cropper, young man twenty
one years Of age, committed suicide at
Ocean City Wednesday night by shoot
ing himself with 32-calibre revolver.
the ball penetrating his brain and
causing immediate death A disappoint-
ed love affair is supposed to be the
cause of the young man 5 rash act.
During the evening he had been driving
with the young lady, and returning to
his home about eleven O'Clock he re-
tired to his room. Shortly afterwards
the family We're startled to hear a pistol
shot ring out fastening to the son S
room, they found him dead He left a
note explaining in part his act The
young man was the son Of Mr.. Thomas
j. Chopper. of Ocean City.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-15
WilIiamS..W

Miss Annie Merrill Williams and MIR.
j. Edwin Wilson were married at the
NJ. p. Parsonage Wednesday evening
at nine o'clock. by the pastor, Rev. L.
A. Bennett The bride is the eldest
daughter of Mrs. Charles Williams, of
Snow Hill, and was until recently as
sistant in the postofiiee of this town.
The groom came to Snow Hill from
Georgetown. and conducted barber
shop here until few weeks ago, when
he removed to Selbyville. where he is
following his trade Mr.. and Mrs
Wilson left Snow Hill Thursday morn
ing for their future home, accompanied
by the best wishes of their many friends
here
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-15
Ocean City CampmCeting.

Plans for the Today interdenomi-
national evangelistic services at Ocean
City are now sufficiently matured to
make It an assured fact. The meetings
will be held in a large tent instead Of
the Casino. as first suggested. and a
few small tents will be used for families.
As far as possible all denominations
will be represented among the ministry.
Several trained singers have been en-
gagged, making good music certainty.
The first services will be held Tuesday
afternoon, August lS continuing every
evening thereafter until Thursday, Au-
gust q. II the project is successful il
Is likely 70 become an annual affair.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-15
Escaped From Chain Ganq.

Pat Pusey, colored. law breaker, Jail
breaker, breaker of everything else made
a successful dash for freedom while at
work in a chain gang on the new stone
road of Wicomico County, Thursday
morning. With several other laborers,
Pat had been unloading car of stone
near Byrd's switch. A shower came up
and the men sought the shelter Of the
station shed. leaving the prisoner sit
ting alone at the end Of car perhaps
one hundred feet away. Realizing that
he could not be seen by his watchers,
Pat made dash for liberty. A hot
pursuit followed about ten minutes la
ter when his escape became known, but
nothing has been seen of the dusky con-
vict since, -withstanding the fact
that he was considerably hampered in
his flight by the heavy chain attached
to his foot Salisbury Courier.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-15
REGULATIONS FOR
GASOLINE BOATS
Must Garry Life Preserers-
And Display Two White
Lights AT Night.

A Lincoln Dryden, Collector of the
Port Of Crisfield. has just returned from
Washington with strict instructions to
enforce the law, without fear or favor.
against owners Of gasoline boats which
ply in these waters without proper
lights and other safety appliances.
The new regulations are very strin-
gent. All sizes of gasoline boats. no
matter what their use, must be equippeA
at once with whistle, bell and fog
horn. No, specific style or size is pre-
scribed for boats under Is tons register,
except that these appliances must be
capable Of answering the purpose Of
the act Of Congress The horn and
whistle must be sufficient so that the
sound can be heard proper distance.
a hand bellmay be used if large enough.
All gasoline boats plying these waters
after sunset, or before sunrise. must
carry white light at the bow and a
white light at the stern, the latter light
TO be elevated so as 70 make range
Each boat must also have red and
green light so that these can be dis
played in case Of emergency
In addition to all the above equipment
If passengers are carried for hire.
life preserver must be provided for
each person, so carried, and there must
be at least one licensed man on each boat
The penalties for violation of these
provisions range from $500 to $500 fine
on the boat. and $50 fine on the master
or mate. The law is now in force. and
collector Dryden has been provided with
a revenue cutter TO traverse these
waters and see that the law is complied
with. The cutter is likely to appear
at any time and we would advise owners
of gasoline boats to meet the require
ments Of the law.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-15
To Inspect Apple Seedlings
In England.

Mayor Orlando Harrison. of Berlin,
sailed from New York Thursday morn
ing at II A. NJ, on the S 5. Bletcher
for England 1t is business trip and
not for pleasure. He expects to visit
the principal nurseries Of France. Ger
many and Holland, and possibly Switzer-
land and other points. in search of the
best seedlings grown, as the firm of j.
G. Harrison & Sons import their apple,
pear, plum and cherry seedlings, and
they desire to know the best growers.
Orno Laxative Fruit Syrup is sold
under positive guarantee to cure CON
stipation sick heaeache. stomach
trouble, or any form Of Indigestion. If
it fails. the manufacturers refund your
money. What more can one do. For
sale BY p d. Cottingham & Co.. Snow
Hill: Lloyd 4 Blaine. Pocomoke, City.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-15
A Faithful Friend.

IL have used Chamberlain S Colic.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy since il
was first introduced to the public in
1872, and have never found one instance
where a cure was not speedily effected
by its use. have been a commercial
traveller for eighteen years, and never
start out on trip without this, my
faithful friend. says II S. Nichols. Of
Oakland, Ind. Ter When man has
used a remedy for thirty-iive years he
knows its value and is competent to
speak of it, For sale by p. d. Getting
ham & Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-15
SNOW HILL. MD. AUG. Is
Local Readers. Zoe. q Line

For Sale-One rubber tire runabout.
w. 7. Hearne.
Get your ice cream, morning noon
or night, of John c. Short.
Wanted Operators on overalls. APP
ply to John l.. Holloway. Snow Hill, Md.
For Sale-A Palace Organ in good
condition. Price very low. Miss Belle
Shockley. Snow Hill. $3.50
-$l5OO, $1,000, $1,000 to lend on mort
gage or note. No commission. +. X.
Wilson. Snow Hill. Md.
For all kinds of table delicacies go
to George w. Wonnell, the butcher,
the grocer and the man who feeds the
people.
For Sale Three Young Mules com
ing years old. Fresh Cows, Poland
China Sows and Pigs. Harry. Bayly,
Route 2. Snow Hill.
Stop at the "Virginia" Cottage.
Ocean City. Ocean front. near Life
Saving Station. Everything first class.
Miss Minnie 2. Moore.
FOR SALE-lO0 bushels of Mt.
Onve cow peas, at " ou per Dushel.
100 bushels of scarlet clover seed.
Frank II. Peters, X. F. ID. No. |, Snow
Hill. Md.
i have some nice fresh high-grade
candies that | am going to sell right
away at price lower than you have
been able to buy them because bought
direct from the factory. Joseph G.
Morgan.
Men and Women make $500 daily
selling our combination dipper nine
useful articles combined. Lightning
seller. The Cahoon Mdse Co, 1918
20 Filbert ST., Philadelphia. Pa.
Wanted = Information regarding
good farms for sale; not particular
about location. Wish to hear from
owner only, who will sell direct to buyer.
Give price and full description. Archi-
bald f. Barnes, Snow Hill. Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-15
SEVENTH ANNUAL
POCOMOKE FAIR
Large Crowds In Attendance
Fine Exhibits Fast And
Exciting Races.

The sixth annual Pocomoke Fair had
an suspicious opening Tuesday. the at
tendance being large for the first day
The weather and tract were perfect and
the racing the closest and most exciting
in the history Of the association.
Only one race was won in straight
heats, and the last race on the day 5
program. the 2. trot, was carried over
until Wednesday. six heats not having
been sufficient to decide the winner.
Electa and Bolton c. each captured
two heats Of the race. Miss Rosedale
and Celeste one each. the other entries
being drawn.
The second race on the program, the
230 pace also furnished exciting sport
to the spectators. Beulah Alfred finally
winning first money Nellie Byrd took
the first heat, Beulah Alfred the second
and Sir Henry the third and fourth, all
the finishes being sensational In the
sixth and last heat, all the other horses
having been drawn under the rules ex-
cept Sir Henry and Beulah Alfred, the
latter proved to be the better slayer
and outfooted Sis Henry to the wire
by several yards.
The first race the . 35 trot, was won
by Hall Worthy, Virginia horse. in
three straight heats.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-15
All HallOWS Protestant EpiS.
COpaI Church.

Holy Communion. 100 A. NJ. every
Sunday except the first Of each month.
Sunday School Gas A. NJ. Morning
prayer and sermon, II A. NJ. Evening
prayer and address, 500 p. NJ.
Fridays, s. 90 7. NJ.
All Holy days. Holy Communion, 7.30
A. NJ.
Please note that the first bell will
ring half hour before each service /;
the second bell, on the hour for service.
REV. ALEXANDER NJ. RICH.
Rector