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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10

Zeppelin to Try to Reach North Pole.
According to the Lokal Anzeiger of
Berlin. Germany. Count Zeppelin in.
tends to make an effort to reach the
North Pole in his airship. The plan
embraces a thorough exploration Of
the polar regions by means of Yep.
pelin airship before undertaking to
reach the pole.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10
Found Floating Funeral Pyre In River

Sacramento. Cal. July s.-Hindoo
laborers built a funeral raft and had
the body of a comrade ready to be
set afire on II and sent adrift In the
Sacramento river. as they do In the
Ganges. The California authorities
heard OF II. and removed the grew
some cargo from the floating pyre.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10

At her dying request the oil por'
traits of her father mother, brother.
two sisters and herself were buried
with Miss Sarah p. Maurice. aged
ninety-three years. In Mount Olivet
cemetery at Maspeth. L. I. She was
the last of the old Maurice family,
famous years ago on Long Island and
in New York city. The pictures were
about all left of a once large fortune.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10
No Niaht saIoona In Omaha.

The 263 saloons in Omaha. Neb..
unanimously obeyed the daylight clos
ing law. With the passing OF the night
saloon the free lunch" was also dis.
pensed with.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10
United states Deficit 1881, 1855.

The treatury department shows the
government receipts for the fiscal year
ended June 80 has been 1904. 432.S46.
The disbursements aggregated 1884,
244.002. making a deficit for the year
OF 1881 ,156.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10
FREED AFTER rs YEARS
Pardoned Wife Murderer Excites At.
tention In Trenton.

tention In Trenton.
Trenton. N. j., July S.-After a lapse
of twenty-five years. during which he
remained secluded in the state prison
here. Patrick Quinn. ninety years old,
one OF the men who was recently pa
rolled by the court Of pardons. became
O free man and excited considerable
attention in the streets. He had never
before seen automobiles or electric
trolley cars and was bewildered gen.
orally at the changed appearance Of
the city since the time when he was
imprisoned for numbering his wife q
quarter of century ago.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10
Neck Broken; Walks Home.

With his neck broken. Aaron Krei.
der. farmer of near Terre Hill. Ian.
caster county. Pa, walked. unassisted.
from his barn to the house. his death
following a short while after. He was
working on the overhead of his barn
when he slipped on log and fell to
the ground, twenty-six feet below.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10
coIorIng Of Stocking Kills Woman.

colorlng Of Stocking Kills Woman.
Mrs. Phoebe Clayton. of Freehold.
N. j.. q widow. thirty years old. is dead
at Long Branch OF blood poisoning
caused by dye In her stocking. Her
leg was broken In an accident. and
some OF the dye got into q wound.
The amputation Of her right leg failed
TO save her.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10

Berwick, Pa, Man Found Dead In Dc.
serted Section Of Town.
Berwick. Pa, July S.-Ridd,sd ".:H
bullets. the body of Stephen Kish,
thirty years old. of West Berwick. was
found in a deserted section Of the
town. He had been dead but few
hours. One bullet penetrated his
heart. another went through his neck
and face. breaking the lower jaw. and
third pierced the shoulder. Physi-
clans disclaim suicide owing to the
peculiar nature Of the wounds, but II
ia urged by his friends that Kish was
recently disappointed in love and may
have contemplated suicide.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10
Congressman cushman 10 Dead.

Francis w. Cushman. representative
in congress from Tacoma. Wash. died
In the Roosevelt hospital in New York
from pneumonia. Congressman Cush.
man underwent an operation a short
time ago and pneumonia resulted.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10
Easton Man Convicted Of Murder.

A special dispatch received at Eas-
ton, Pa, from Reno. New, tells OF the
conviction there of murder in the first
degree OF Charles C. Petty. formerly
Of this city. In March last Petty shot
his wife at Sparks, New, because he
was jealous Of her.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10
RUSTY NAIL CAUSED DEATH
six.Year-oId Boy Dies Of LoekJaw In
Scranton.

Scranton, Pa. July S.-Stepping on
a rusty nail few days ago and caus-
ing a wound that developed tetanus.
six-year-old Willie Maddox died at
the home of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gwilym Maddox. 1915 Eynon street
Several physicians were deeply In.
terested in the case, applying every
known remedy to relieve the child.
Anti-toxin was used at regular inter-
walls. The childs suffering was agon.
izing In its intensity.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10
ALLIGATOR crushes woman's Arm.

Princess Silvt." an alligator train
or. said to be an American. was at
tackled by q Florida alligator In the
presence Of big crowd at Luna park
IN Paris. Her right arm is crushed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10
kIIIed His Son For : BURGLAR.

Gallon. o.. July s.-Mistaking his
little son, Herbert. six years. old. for
q burglar. Fred Klopp. shot and killed
the boy. who was walking In his sleep.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10
A DOUBLE TRAGEDY

Wife Found Drowned, Husband Shoots
Himself.
Louisville. KY. July S.-The body Of
Mrs. Walter J. Honaker. who disap.
peared several days ago. was found
floating in the Ohio river Upon the
arrival of the body at the undertaker's
the husband bent over 1t and exclaim-
ing, Its all overt" fired a bullet into
his heart. which resulted in immedi-
ate death.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10
PennsyIyanIa,s oldest ODD FELLOW peas

Littlestown, Pa. July s. - Samuel
Meals. father Of Ezra Meals. who is
mayor Of Harrisburg, died at the age
ct ninety-four He is believed TO be the
Oldest Odd Fellow In the state.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10
GUARDING MRS. TAFT
Must Have Rest and Secret Service
Men Keep lntruders Away.

Beverly. Mass. July s.-Until she
has regained her health sufficiently
Mrs Taft will not entertain or be en-
tertained by the summer colony on the
North Shore. This was given out from
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10
L. PAUL EWELL,

Attorney-at-Law. Pocomoke City, Md. VIII be
Snow Hill every Tuesday at the Office of John
W station.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-10

We have a large assortment of
Silver Toilet Sets, in grey finish
and polished. Ranging in price
from 1925 to $500.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
Montgomery Fair Offerings
 Will Drow the CroUd

The full page -.ad" of, Montgomery Fair In today's paper is teeming with the greatest variety of genuine bar gains that has ever appeared at this season of the year. Right on the threshold of fall buying they an nounce a sale that the uninformed and skeptical might claim myth. but those that arc posted and have att tended any of their former sales. are satisfied at the genuineness of this sale. It will be wonder if their Dex- ter Avenue store has the space to accommodate the vast throng we pre- dict will attend the sale of IA karat rold fountain pens. Pens that are valued up to $500 are to be sold for the small sum Of 69 cents.
 The female contingent of this city will be Intensely interested In the worAen,s ready-to-wear section, as they are inaugurating the new season with some specially attractive prices in outer garments.
 The third semi sale Of Amer ican Printing Company's wash fabrics is another, Item that should appeal to the economically inclined. In the face of a skyward soaring cotton market,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26

they are offering these merftorious wash fabrics at prices much less than the ordinary caiicoes are sold at
 In the basement crockery section they will demonstrate The Stransky Waterless Quick Cookers. the most wonderful utensll ever invented, and every woman as well as the head Of every family should make 1t point to visit this department. and see the demonstration If only for Q few min utes. Just think of cooking meats. poultry and vegetables in a utensil without water Many of the iieHith giving properties of food are threHD away when cooked by the ordinary. boiling process. Food cooked in stranskys waterless ouick Cooker retains all it's natural flavor and nutriuve qualities. Then it cooks In one-t hird less time than Is reauired In other utensils. II requires no stir ring. is durable and guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. or your money will be cheerfully refunded.
 Throughout their many other de- partments special Inducements are of- fered to Monday shoppers. We pre- dict for them a rccori-breaking days business. --Adv,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
STEAMER ON ROCKS
DUTCH STEAMER IN DISTRESS AT
 JACKSONVILLE.
High Seas Breaking Over smokestack and Et Is Feared She Will Be
 Pounded To Pieces.

Pounded To Pieces.
 Jacksonville, Fia., Sept. 25-The Dutch steamship Seeburg. Captain Ros- sen, bound from Hamburg for Jack sonville. went ashore on the South Jet ty at Mayport, twenty-five m.les from this city. this afternoon while attempt ing to enter the river during a heavy gale.
 It Is reported that the seas are run ming over the smolxestack of the steam CT and that she Is in a dangerous po- sition. Tugs have gone to her assist ance but reDortsAlsay that they have thus far been unable to get lines to her on account of heavy seas.
 The steamship Iro0uois of the Clyde Line was In communication with the steamer Arapahoe this afternoon re- garding the wrecked steamer. The Arapahoe sailed from Jacksonville at o'clock this afternoon and when she passed the Seeburg about 4:30 D. m seas were running over her smoke stack. The ship rests on the rocks amidship, with fore and aft anchors out, but Is pounding badly and Is flying distress signals for assistance.
 An effort was made to get the reve- nue cutter Yamacraw to assist her. but the vessel was bound north from Charleston, Tugs are standing by but are unable to render assistance on ac- count of mountain-high seas. From latest reports 1t is believed that the ship will pound to pieces as tugs are still unable to get lines to her.
 Latest reports from the wrecked steamer. ZeeburR are to the effect that the crew Is still aboard and that tugs are standing by but are yet unable to get lines to the steamer. The tug Three Friends came up to this city to- night for coal and reported that the wind is bowling so that she has been unable to communicate with those aboard the Zeeburg
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26


 to face. But the battleships were transformed by the touch of the alec trician's wand into creatures of airy tahtasy. tncandescent of outline but seemingly without bulk. and floating on a river of milk The elevated bat tery of searchlights. aggregating two billion power. wove symphonies of color above and around them. The suggestion. as the beams Of light crossed. blended and rayed out into the night was of nothing familiar to modern industrialism but of pagan mythology.
 Night Crowds Large.
 There was no abatement of the swarming throngs. All the household toiIers who must bake and cook and wash and tend the babies while the daylight lasted were released with the coming Of night and they poured out from their hives on the East Side to swell the unprecedented crowds of visitors in numbers which the police and officials of the traction companies never have seen before Slowly the stellar line of the anchored fleet swung with the tide before their won dering eyes and as it stretched be- fore them to a point beyond their vision. the bridges East River the pub lie buildings and the mionumentai of flee buildings down town blossomed into brightness for those who either had not the time or despaired of find ing the space to view the pageant afloat
 Thirteen thousand mcandescent lamps transformed the Brooklyn bridge into great aerial pathway of flame. The mighty span formed one of the most attractive spectacles of the night celebration. The city hall was illuminated with $500 electric bulbs and all the newspaper and of- flee buildings were decorated with bunting. flags and electric lamps.
 By 1 o'clock the lights were out and the Riverside Drive. torn by trampiing feet and filtered with luncheon baskets and newspapers. looked more like a battlefield than Q city park. It was thoroughly tired and frayed out city that sought its way back to bed again. glad that to. morrow is to be a day of religious exercises only.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
D, cood Roads Nqen.

Boston. Mass Sept. 25--A banquet was rendered. at Youngs Hotel tonight by Lieutenant Governor A. Frothing- ham to a party of twenty-four lead tna aerIculturlsts from Oklahoma. Tsyas Arkansas and Louisiana who ra making a tour of the east for the insnection of highways as the guests ne R F. Yoakum. chairman Of the Rock Island Frisco lines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26

there will be no flight. Ii Is custom. ary, however. for the wrights to walt for perfect weather when making the flrst flight in a new machine
 During his first flights. Wright WI not hy over the water and ne WiiI no, he has tried 1t out thoroughly on Gov ernor's Island.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
,, q Ayres Dead,

New York, Se9t. Eo-1,mAI,ss In,'o GFSgni ,5od leaf Ayres, a retired army o"'cel, ,,b, ni1p 2 SIa"tanort CoIonol Ayres was a son or 6"nnra, P R Avrcs. U. s. A.. and was torn tn Amsterdam, N. Y, in 1864. Ht' wife w was Miss Mary Fairfax of V,r- @in,a % daughter of Colonel John " sairSax of General Longstreet's staT,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
Steamer Hits Barge.

New York, Sept. 25--The big river steamer Robert Fulton ploughed into the stern of an excursion barge with nearly 1,5eo people on board on the Hudson tonight. For few minutes there was shrieking, confusion and an incipient panic in which several wo- men fAinted. Quick work by the po- lice. however, calmed the crowd ana the entire barge load clsmbered onto the pier without O scratch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
,- poIIraada Fined

rvnchburg. Va. Sept. 26-The Nor so,ir and Western and Baltimore and Ohio rV Railway Companies were fined in ttn tTnIted states District Court here S.' tns .or violations of the safety ap- I,.o t1uaS ,aws The fines were S100 on each count. there being eight against tbs former and one against the latter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
Her Clothing Catches Fire

Nashville, Tenn, Sept. 2b--Miss Flor ence Elder, 40 years old, was fatally burned this afternoon at her home Tn West Nashville. She was alone ana had locked herself in the house. While heating water at a gas stove. her clothing caught fire Her screams at- tracted neighbors, who broke in the door to find her In dying condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
,a.vr,ana. so TO switaerfnnd.

New York. Sept 2b--Mra' Nf"Ver cleveland and her daughters Esther and Marion. and two sons. Francis Grover and Richard Folsom. sailed to- day on the steamer Berlin for Gibra'
 far. Aigiers. Naples and Genoa. The Cleveland children will enter schoo' at Lausanne. Switzerland. and Mrs
 Cleveland will take up her residence near Lausanne for an indennite period
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
Governor Bell Dead.

New York Sept 25.--charies ]. Bell former Governor of Vermont, died suddenly today of heart failure. on train in the Grand Central Station, as he was about to leave for Boston. oov- ernor Bell was prominent factor in Vermont politics and served as chief ma gistrate from 1904 to 1906. Cover. nor Bell was born in waidon Vt, ip IS4k
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
..an-. nIncouraEed.

Madrid. Sept. 25--Advices received ,,. tSa Government from Meliila Indi- oS '1s the warning tribes are show , uSte .tans tna of encouragement and that ing ing Prospect for an early ending of the campaign Is good'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
wou,an KIIIed On Ferry Boas.

New York, Sept. 25.-Une Womhn was killed and two seriously injured when the ferry boat HopatconS. or the T ,a cLawanna Railroad was rammed by tbe steamer Seneca in the North river tonight off Grants Tomb. The victim was Miss Frances L. stevens. of Or anre N. J., of a thousand or more ma ssengers on the ferry boat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
An Anxious Public Awaits,

Bryan and Bailey are disputinG in Texas as to what Is genuine Demo, cratic doctrine. Thousands of anti Republicans all over the land wish they could settle the question satis- factoriIy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
x,,orS. Tar Amendment.

Equality, Sept. 25-tSpeciahl--Rev MT Longcrier, a Baptist minister or Anniston. will speak here in favor oi the amendment during the latter part of the week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
Woman Must Hang.

Sudbury. ontario. Sept 25.-Justice McGee last night passed sentence on Mrs. Annie Robinson, that she be hang ed on November 24, for the murder of the infants Of her two daughters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
Wright Fries Monday.

New York. Sept. 2s-Tne first aero- pane flight in connection with tho Hudson-Fulton celebration will be made by Wilbur Wright, late Monday afternoon. provided weather conditions are favorable. This does not necessar- fly mean that if there is a light breeze
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
n.ns.h Ar.ans.

Danish Archbishop Dead. Copenhagen. Sept. 25--Archhishor
 Roerdam. Primate of the Danish Church, died today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26

MT. W Everieigh is seriously iil at his residence on South Bainbridge street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26

General R. F. Ligon. clerk of the Supreme Court. returned to his desk at the Capitol yesterday. after an ab- sence of month from Montgomery General Ligon. with Mrs. LiRon. visit ed New York and Atlantic City Mrs. LiEon remains in New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26

Mr. Hermann Ross has returned from visit Of three months to the home of his birth. Frankfurt on the Main. and other points of in- terest,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
opium in Austraiia.

The commonwealth customs ottIcIaIs are still experiencing considerable trouble in regard to the introduction cs oy,,u,, into Australia which has been strictly forbidden for some con k.a. rab.e time past. In fact Australia gave up $3oDoOO year of revenue when forbidding the introduction of this produce into this country. How
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
QUAINT CRAFT
 REVIVE PAST

tcontinued From Page oneJ
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
THE PASSING THRoNG.

J. K. Ferguson of Sanford. has, been in the city several days for medical treatment. He Is strong opposer of the proposed constitutional amend ment, and reports that his community Is almost unanimously against 1t. He prisoner at Camp Chase, Ohio. at the same time that Joel Barnett and oth- CT Montgomery soldiers were confin- ed there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-13
MARRIED IN KANSAS CITY
Paul MuIvane and Mrs. Pearl Wells.
Well Known Topeka Couple.


Paul Mulvane and Pearl d. Wells,
both we'll known in Topeka. were
married Saturday afternoon in Kan
sas City and returned to Topeka Sun
day night They left this morning for
the Mulvane ranch near Maple Hill,
where they will reside in a new home
Mr. Mulvane has erected during the
past several months. He will be as
sociated with George Hurlburt in the
management of the Mulvane ranch.
Paul Mulvane is the son of DR.. G. j.
Mulvane of Topeka and until recently
was interested in the Mulvane Motor
company which was succeeded by the
Stafford garage. He has resided in
Topeka all his life. For the last few
months he has been interested in the
| ranch at Maple Hill.
Mrs. Mulvane was formerly the wife
of S. R. Wells, manager of the
Novelty theater before that house
was secured by the Crawfords, and as
Mrs. Wells is known to many Topeka
people. Her home is in Leavenworth
where her relatives are well and
favorab1y known. She was divorced
from Wells about seven months ago.
Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Mulvane
visited with Mrs. Mulvanes relatives
in Leavenworth. They visited at the
Mulvane home in Topeka last week,
and left there Saturday to be married
in Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-13
THIRD WOMAN DIES.
Mrs. Hunter Carries Secret of Triple
Murder to Her Grave.

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 13.-Mrs. Maggie
Hunter. who was beaten and left for
dead at the same time that Mrs. Eliza
Gribble and her daughter, Mrs. Carrie
Ohlander, were murdered at their home
here last Friday afternoon died of her
injuries today Although she had re-
gained consciousness several times
since the tragedy, the woman never had
been able to give coherent story of
the crime.
J. c. Hunter, her husband, whom she
accused of having assaulted her, IS be-
ing held.
Despite the womans statement that
Hunter committed the attack, the po-
lice are continuing the search for the
negro who was seen entering the Crib
BILE home shortly before the murders
were discovered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-13

ice officers. At the time when the To-
peka club defied the order and contin-
ued their sale it is supposed the club
reopened :ts booze dispensing depart
ment.
The equipment seized at the club by
Deputies Ben Judkins and Lon Sauls
conists of: -Four empty beer kegs, one
beer key partly full of beer On tap. %
chairs. cupboard, ] desk and contents.
3 trays, 1 piece of hose, l. beer pump.
1 beer faucet. I liquor license, l box
of checks representing sales of liquor,
1 ice pick, l barrel with three. quart
bottles of beer and the balance of the
barrel full of empty beer bottles, 8
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-13
AFTER THE CLUBS.
County Authorities Raid Beavers for
Selling Liquor.


The period of inactivity in the war
or the liquor selling clubs since the
serving of papers on the Topeka club.
last spring. has been broken by raid
on the Beavers club of 535 North Van
Buren, street, fol Lowing an inquisitlon by
the county attorney Saturday evening.
Earl Neff steward of the club, and his
brother, John Neff, an employe Of the
club, have been arrested.
The warrants for the arrests charged
four counts but the check system in
operation at the club makes it posi-
BILE to bring more than hundred. The
system in operation is the sale of
checks, IL for so cents. More than
hundred of these checks were found in
the cash drawer of the club and would
evidence that number of sales should
the county attorney choose to change his
warrant.
The Beavers club. it is understood,
closed their disDensation of liquors
with others at the time of the general
order of the attorney general and po-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-13
SERGEANT MIX IS DEAD.
He Was the Only Leper in the United
states Army.

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 13-Death re-
moved perhaps the only case OF leprosy
in the United States army today when
First Sergeant c. o. Mix, of the seven
ty-second company coast artillery, dleo
in his lonely cottage on the Fort
Screven reservation. The body VIII pc
buried with full military honors in the
National cemetery in accordance with
the request of the dead soldier.
Mix served in the Cuban campaign.
where he contracted the disease His
father died recently, leaving him S40,ooo,
but the money was of no avaiI 10 Rim.
His nav as a soldier also had accumu-
lated.
Two carloads of medical parapher-
MALTA was shipped to Fort Screven for
the treatment of Mix's case.