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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
poulticed With Mud.

A noted explorer recently returned
from central Africa tells Of unique
method employed by his companions
and himself to alleviate the dreadful
agony of prolonged thirst. In parts Of
the dark continent there are great
stretches Of country where no water
fit to drink Is to be found. although
there are here and there pools OF thick.
stagnant mud. In such country the
party wandered for five days without
water and might have persisted but for
an idea that occurred to their leader.
Following his advice and example.
they collected the stagnant mud wher-
ever II was to be found and made II
into long poultices. which they fas-
tened round their bodies next the skin.
This simple process they found to give
great relief.-London Answers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
Concerning Two Sounds.

When Joseph Henry Lumpkin was
chief justice of Georgia case was
brought up from Columbus In which a
wealthy citizen asked for an injunc-
tion IN prevent the construction Of a
planning mill across the street very
near his palatial residence. His grounds
for complaint consisted chiefly in the
proposition that the noise of the mill
would wake him too early In the morn
ing.
LET the mill be built" said the chief
justice I'm rendering his decision. LET
its wheels be put In motion. The prog
ress Of machinery must not be stopped
to suit the whims or the fears Of any
man. Complainant's fears are imagi-
nary. The sound of the machinery will
not be nuisance. On the contrary, II
will prove lullaby. Indeed. know
OF but two sounds In all nature that n
man cannot become reconciled to. and
they are the braying OF an ass and the
tongue OF scolding woman."-Atlanta
Constitution.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14

Cricket dates from the reign O.
Queen Elizabeth and had Its origin In
FOUNDERS and stool ball. Lord Chester
field was the first man Of weight to
take II up seriously and Elton the first
public school. In those days scores
were notched upon tally sticks. the
ball had heavy cross seams. the bats
were curved. and the fielders stood al
most in Indian file. The early laws Of
the game had their inception at the
Star and Garter inn. Pail Mall. and
one OF the few OF these original laws
which obtain today Is that OF the
tossup. The wickets were twenty-five
inches high and the ball six inches In
length. The first county match was
when Kent played England In I'LL.
and on this occasion vast sums OF
money changed hands.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
Wide OoorWays.

In the making over OF an old house.
as also IN building a new ono. II IL al.
ways n good plan to have the door.
ways IN the rooms on the first floor
made unusually wide. almost as large
as the rooms themselves. for In this
way a greater sense of space and airi-
ness is given even when the house is
not large. Portieres may be hung In
these roomy doorways TO keep away
drafts and TO give certain privacy
but in warm summer days and ais"
when entertaining large number Of
persons the porticres may be drawn
back and almost the entire ground
floor thus transformed into one large
room.-Baltlmor American.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
A TUSK HUNTERS ESCAPE.
So Close . Call the Native Really
Thouqht Himself Dead,

Hunting elephants for their tusks In.
wolves courage. patience and infinite
cunning Frequently the hunter be-
comes the hunted. and the tables may
be turned fatally. A writer In Nc
Clure's Magazine tells OF an escape,
vouched for by IAN Indian dealer who
never lied about anything and who
claims 10 have seen this deliverance
exactly us he reported It."
Some natives were hunting elephants
in the neighborhood OF Lake Rudolph.
and he was with them for the purpose
OF trading cotton cloth for ivory. Ele-
plants like old bunch grass that has
become dry like hay. and herd OF
them. attracted by dry grazing" as 1t
is called. came suddenly within an
eighth OF mile OF the camp.
One native named Juma. from the
coast, an unskilled hunter. observing
that the wind was In such direction
that II blew news Of the herd to him
rather than blowing his whereabouts
TO the knowledge of the herd. ran out In
the open with his rife and aimed at
short range at a powerful creature
which was watering struggling
shrub with water he had taken In his
trunk from the pond.
Once hit. the elephant was CORE
spondingly furious and rushed at
Juma after deliberate scrutiny Of
the immediate foreground TO discover
his whereabouts. Having determined
where his assailant stood. he tore along.
crazy with rage. toward the shaking
savage.
Juma. with an orlental's instinct OF
prostratlon before such an overwhelm-
ing force. merely threw himself flat
upon the ground.
The elephant rushed completely over
him. but by accident left him safe.
although choked and blinded with the
disturbed and sandy soil. The great
feet cleared him. and the tusks missed
him.
Almost twenty-four hours passed be-
fore Juma dared believe himself alive
and sound. and for the first twelve
hours after the excitement he spoke Of
himself only In the past tense. as Of
one dead.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
DROPPED THE TUB"
And Like q Good Girl Pronounced the
Word Correctly.

W. S. Gilbert contributed an anus.
ing article ON ACTORS and Authors" to
n program OF the London Drury Lane
theater. The following extract will
be read with appropriations:
The authors greatest difficulty lies
in the necessity Of directing an actors
attention to an obvious mispronuncia-
tion-a feat that must be achieved
without humillating the actor In the
presence OF his professional brethren.
Many years ago | was engaged in
rehearsing burlesque. and a very
clever young lady had to sing the coup
let:
Individually IL you do
II will be the worse for you.
The clever young lady. whose pro.
nunclatlon was not always beyond re-
proach delivered the lines thus:
Individually II you do
II will be the worse for you.
This. Of course, would not do. so
determined to alter the word to "in-
evitably." The young lady agreed that
the alteration greatly improved the
verse, but she was not to be deprived
Of her tub" so she sang Il:
Inevitably II you do
II Will be the worse for you.
This was just as bad, so l made It
''unquestlonably." aud. OF course. 1t
came out:
Unquestionubly e you do
II viii be the worse for you.
/ could think OF no other word that
would answer the purpose. so. as a
last resource. said to her:
do you think 1t advisable to give
the word Its French accent"
How do you mean?'
"Why. 'unquestionubly' - that's the
way II Is pronounced In Paris. In ad-
dressing an English audience perhaps
the simple English version of the word
would be better. Try It, mt all events,
'unquestion'b "a instead Of u
'Unquestionubly' would be all very
well for the stalls, but the gallery
wouldn't understand It,"
''Of course" she said, 1.-THE English
accent would certainly be more appro-
priate."
And she sang II 'tnquestionably"
like the good girl that she was.-Argo-
naut.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
The clothssline Test.

LET me see her clothes on the line"
said an old fashioned woman recently.
"and can tell II she is a good house
keeper" The test lies In the way the
garments are hung II the shirts are
scattered around promlscuously the
woman let's garbage stand on her
kitchen table overnight. The shirts.
like we men. should always hang to
gether. shoulder to shoulder. and ev-
erything Of its kind should hang In o
row.--Atchison Globe.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
Insurance From Italy.

Insurance came from medieval Italy.
It is believed to date from the six
teenth century. and at that time II
was known in Florence. The Romans
did not know insurance. The nearest
they came to It was the practice Of n
company supplying the army to re-
quire guarantee from the state
against the loss OF ships. But this
was soon abandoned. because damages
had been collected for sunken ships
too worthless TO float.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS.
Don't Mistake the Cause of Your
Troubles

Mnay people never suspect their kid
neys. If suffering from a lame weak
or aching back they think that it is
only muscular weakness; when urinary
trouble sets in they think it will soon
other symptoms of kidney disorders.
That is just where the danger lies.
You must cure these troubles or they
may lead to diabetes vi Dligihi's disease.
The best remedy to use is Doan's Kid
ney Pills. 1t cures all ills which are
caused by weak or diseased kidneys.
Residents of this vicinity are constantly
testifying to permanent cures.
Harry Townsend. Market St., POGO
moke City. Nd, says: ~ can recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills as safe and
reliable remedy for kidney disorders.
! suffered from dull, distressing ache
and weakness across my back for nearly
two years. knew my kidneys were
disordered and doctored for that trouble
but the remedies used, gave me no re-
lief. Finally Doan's Kidney Pills were
recommended to me, ! was induced to try
them and obtained almost immediate
relief. My kidney trouble has almost
entirely disappeared and am confident
of a complete cure. gladly recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills to anyone suffering
from kidney complaint.
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Rember the name-Doan's Island take
no other.
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for United States.
Remember the name-Doan's, and
take no other.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
SHOCKED THE HOSTESS.
A Practical Joke That Was Perps-
trated by Eugene Field.

nShed W @e8NUo
There are many stories incident to
the career OF the late Eugene Field.
who not only wrote songs for the chill.
drcn. but who was at times fond of
practical jokes. which illustrate his in
imitable humor.
On one occasion he played an unex-
pected part at dinner given in honor
of himself and his wife which, while
II had Its serious side, was made all
the more enjoyable by the grave de.
pertinent of Mr.. Field.
The dinner was given by leading
Chicago family. When all were seat
ed Mr. Field repaired to the pantry.
only TO return In few moments with
dozen or more costly gold embroid-
cred winegasses. the property of the
hostess. which. to her silent astonish.
ment. he proceeded to hand over to
each guest one by one, souvenir OF
the occasion.
Great was the merriment when II
was realized that the hostess had not
contemplated parting with her cher
ished glasses. But Mr.. Field was not
yet content Returning them to the
pantry by previous arrangement with
the butler. he took up tray Of old
bottles and other broken glassware
and. pretending to stumble. dropped II
on the floor. apparently shattering the
valuable wineglasses.
The feelings Of the hostess may be
imagined, for 1t was some time before
the real situation was understood.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
POINT DU GARD.
An Ancient Concrete Bridge In the
South Of France.

An Ancient Concrete Bridge In the
South Of France.
In the south OF France Is q concrete
arch bridge known as the Pont du
Gard. which was erected In the year
SO b. c. The concrete in this was not
composed OF crushed stone or other
small aggregate Of the variety now en-
ployed In concrete bridge work, but
was OF the old style. consisting Of al
ternate layers OF large and small
stones. gravel. etc.. and Of cementi-
tious materials. vitruvius describes
the materials and methods In use be-
fore the Christian era, and other
writer's like Albert in 1916 and Pol
ladio in 1910 accurately describe the
method which "the ancients" (as they
call them employed "of using boards
laid on edge and filing the space be-
tween with cement and all sorts Of
small and large stones mingled to-
gether."
1t is very improbable that the Pont
du Gard would have withstood the
rigors OF climate Of the northern
United States. but its actual state Of
preservation. as well as that Of many
other specimens Of ancient concrete
work, proves that II modern work is
honestly executed 1t will many times
outlast any reasonable bond period, so
that n very small yearly sinking fund
per cent is all that is required for
properly designed and erected concrete
work.-Cement Age.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
Not Desired.

Having at enormous pains got her
length. breadth and thickness about
right. the woman heaved a sigh of re-
lief. "No fourth dimension In mine. II
you pleasel'' she exclaimed with un-
mistakable feeling.
Some aver that the feminine mind
Is not attracted by metaphysics any.
way!-Exchange
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
Childr0n Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
& a 9 T RIA

Pension For General Lees Widow.
On motion OF Senator Daniel. OF vjr.
ginia. the omnibus pension bill passed
by the senate was amended to provide
a pension Of $50 month TO Ellen B.
Lee. widow OF the late Brigadier Gen.
eral Fitzhugh Lee. United States army
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
Out In the Rain.

II is particularly aggravating when
you get caught In the rain with your
new hat TO see by the official weather
report that the precipitation was only
six one-hundredths OF an inch.-0hio
State Journal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
We'll Enouoh.

"Didn't I tell you to let well enough
alone?" said the doctor to the conva-
lescent who had dlsobeyed and was
suffering a relapse.
'Yes. doctor" whined the patient.
"but wasn't well enough. "-Detroit
Free Press.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
That Treating Habit.

whats the matter? Did the barber
try TO scalp your
1T wasn't the BARRIERS fault. treat
ed friend to hair cut and he insist
ed that have another with him.
couldn't se."-Kansas City Journal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
IealousN.

"My dear" said the wife Of the emf
nent professor. 1.-The hens have scratch.
ed up all that eggplant seed you
sowed."
"Ah. jealousyw unused the professor.
And he sat down and wrote TWEEN
ty page article on the Development of
Envy In the Minds Of the Lower Grade
of BiDeds."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
Passionate Eondness.

''Do you think that most people now.
adays worship money!
'No; I won't go as far as that" an
swered the home grown philosopher.
"but will say that the love Of money
Is seldom platonic. New York Journal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
So He Keeps His Seat.

would you give up your seat to an
elderly woman
"And have her know that regarded
her as elderly? Not much. l like to
be gallant. but caution Is my strong
point "-Philadclphia Ledger.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
Metallic Maid.

Miss Hunt didn't know that Miss
Flash was a college graduate. did your
Miss Blunt-To be sure did. She Is
one OF the aluminium OF vassar.
ton Courier.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14

Idleness makes such slow progress
that misery easily catches II ut the
FIRST turning Of the roadway.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
Outdoor Trimmings.

'Tell me something"
"WellT"
whats an al fresco lunchT
"A lunch served with caterpillars In.
stead Of flies"-Louisville Courier
Journal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14

Wisdom is neither gold, nor silver,
nor fame. nor wealth. nor health. nor
strength. nor beauty.-Plutarch.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-08-14
L. PAUL EwELL,

Attorney -at-Law. Pocomoke City. Nd. WIN be
Snow I'M every Tuesday At the once Of John
" slaion.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-28
BY T. c. sHoTWELL.

NEW YORK. Jan. 2s.-While the
general list was declining as the re-
suit of bear attack during the early
trading In Wall-st. today. Rio Grande
shares continued In demand and ad'
vanced nearly two points each.
In the attempt BY the bears 10 break
the list, Amalgamated Copper was
used as the club. and heavy sales OF
1t resulted in a decline OF point. This
had depressing effect on the balance
OF the list and losses averaging point
were recorded BY the end OF the first
halfhour, however. all issues recover
ed their losses and were trifie above
the closing figures OF yesterday
Action OF New York Central stock
this morning seemed to indicate that
the interests OF f. II. Hartman as q
director in that road has been fully
discounted In the price OF this stock.
Wabash issues showed the effects OF
profittaking.
In London American shares were IT.
regular with a good demand for Den
yer shares.
On the New York curb market trad
ing was light with the copper stocks
showing fractional losses. Goldfeld
shares were dull Cobalt issues were
only moderately active.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-28

Osions--Spanish. s200 Der crate:
Michigan. 70Q75e per Blu; Cuban. tS.a5
per bos.
:, orssse,--caiifornia. navsis. sf7s0
1928 per box.
oiis--Raw iinseed. sec. boiled lin
seed; &c gal less ] per cent Tor cash
sss Ses ss ss 'urDsn'in'' In barrel lots.
Pop Corn-Ears :Hfsc per III.
Ptneapples--Floridas. $3.50 Q4.0O per
crate; p.60Q2 per doz.
Observation-Disclosures, 10000 per bu;
car car lots; {; Q; b. petroit, ssg7oe per bu:
Pouitry--liens. 12h Wi3c; springs, 10
gi3he, geese. l2ui3c; ducks. lao
lthc, turkeys. l5U ISc. Dressed--Hens.
~. a. &c, springs, 1iWlinc, geese.
10 &c ducks, l5q Ice; turkeys, 200
Provi-ion.-Mess pork. $1,000: family
R heavy sis sGok ssht s Ss% sii &c.
dry salted briskets. l0Hc: shoulders
INC: picnic hams. &c; bacon, l2c; lard
In tierces. lose. kettle rendered, IL y C
per H.
Rabbits-sl.25 per doz.
straw berrtes-3OG q 35c per box.
sweet Potatoss-Illinols. $3.50 per
Dbl Jerseys kiln dried. $50 per crate
tablets. s6.5c; cut loaf, So; cubes. t5.55
KXXN powdered. S5.46; granulated, ex-
ira coarse. SS.lO, granulated. In bulk.
50; granulated. In 25-lb cotton bags.
s5.o5: Michigan granulated. t4so: con-
iieetioncrs 4; 1895; No; !. So. No. 2.
10 So g sisc:' I No I. ais No 20 5. ;iiS:
No. u st65: No. TO- So so: No. IL. $455:
No. ~ $3.50; No. IS. s4.i5: No. IA. t4.4s:
No Is. $4.45 per 100 lbs.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-28
STREETS BUDGET
BOOSTED HIGH
HAARER ASKS si.245,673 FOR RE-
sURFAclNG. REPAvlNc AND
PATCHING.

\ Larger amount than ever before
Is asked by the department or puoIc
works for the care OF Detroits streets
The coming year This Is partially
due TO the fact that the board OF esu'
mates cut the paving budget TO the
hone last year piling up WORK LOT
-tg09.
In the general road fund. Commits
sicner Haarer will ask for Sl..4o.6tS
Tor resurfacing. repaying and patch-
inc. as against SS26,iis allowed last
wear. number OF supplemental es-
Inmates Will be added boy the counch.
SO that the total paving budget VIII
run we'll I'D toward 81 1900 600.
The resurfacing is distributed as
follows: Asphalt, s425.756; creosoted
wood block. s410,97s. brick, SSsS.6SS'
stone S1.756. cedar block. s. $50. Re
paving is distributed In this way
Asphalt s1s0.s brick. $l75,4SS; creo-
so,ed wood block. S54,2Sl.
Ia these estimates there is an I'M
mense increase in the amount or ere
osoted wood block pavement asked
for, the popularity OF this pavement
which Is comparatively noiseless, pc
ing shown by the many requests ior
It's use. Commissioner Haarer mas
also been figuring on getting IL cheap
er than usual by putting in municip'
al creosoting plant. In 1908 the esti.
N ators cut out most OF the creosoted
wood paving.
Haarer believes that It pays 10 re-
pair pavement before IL gets so bad as
TO require replacing He has. there
fore, asked for largely increased repair
funds. He wants $4,000 for cedar
pavements. the same amount for brick
pavements and $4,000 for asphalt
patching. He puts in again the item
for repairing crossings at alley en-
frances at 5000 which was cut out en-
tirely by the estimators last year.
The salary list OF the department
has not yet been completed. Frank
Aldrich. superintendent OF street
cleaning and garbage collection asks
for an increase from $1,000 TO $4,000,
but this has not yet been passed upon
by the commissioner.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-28
'nAINEY DECLARES
he CAN PROVE
CHARGES
PROJECTS OF AMERICANS TAKE
EVERYTHING ON ATLANTIC AND
PACIFIC SLOPES. HE SAYS
TATE WIRES DENIAL.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-Wher
Rep. Rainey. OF Illinois, was asked TO
day what reply he would make 10 tho
letter published in a New York papei
today from Randolph G. Ward deny
Ing that he Is In any way implicated
An the Panama canal case as charged
by Mr.. Rainey in speech before
congress on Tuesday, and the added
statement of J. f. Scott, secretar,
TO william s. Harvey. who was men
toned in the speech. but who. Mr.
Scott said. is absent from New Yorl
and will not return until Feb. 4. ~
said:
mr. Randolph G. Ward in addition
TO his other qualities, whatever they
are, Is a great humorist, II is quite
evident. II he had challenged ME tt
have suggested a more outrageous rail-
road proposition than that he aeknowl
edges he Is promoting | would have
been absolutely unable to comply VIII
his demand. I did not say that MT
Cromwell or Mr.. Harvey were inter
ested with him In his project. In fact
II said l did not know who was back OF
him, on account Of the fact that the
two projects | mentioned are proceed
ing with such absolute harmony thal
II thought they might be promoted by
THE same person. Neither project I'M
Spinges In the least upon the other.
Mr.. Wards project takes everything
the government owns on the Pacinc
slope of Panama and Mr.. Farnham
! project takes everything on the Al
1antic slope. Between them they
leave nothing to the republic or Fan
anna.
with reference 10 Mr.. w. s. Har-
vey I have only this TO say: The sec
rotary OF the state OF the republic oil
Panama Is Just out with an oficiai
statement prepared at the request OF
President Obaldia, of Panama, stating
that Mr.. w. S. Harvey is one OF these
gentlemen who are interested in the
outrageous timber contract which abb
serbs the entire Atlantic side OF Pan
ANA.
whenever any OF these gentlemen
deny anyNof the facts in my speech OF
the twenty-sixth I am ready with the
proofs. Mr.. Harvey's secretary is pet
tifogging In his statement. The ef-
fort of Mr. Harvey and the others -
not to get the title to the land but 10
get long lease on the land that will
enable them ultimately TO remove all
&he timber on the land, now of meal
cnlable value and ultimately as | be-
lieve, seek to obtain the land itself
II II proves TO be OF value. This con.
tract is not dead by any means. Obal-
dia and his cabinet are vigorously
forcing 1t and meetings of citizens are
being held in the principal plazas OF
Panama protesting against H."
Rep. Rainey received a cablegram
from Charles p. Taft today, dated Hav-
ana. Cuba, Indignantly denying all con-
nection with Mr.. Cromwell or any of
his schemes on the isthmus