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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
Dissolution Notice.

| hereby give notice that have sew
cred my connection with the firm of G.
w. Timmons 4 Son, dealers in general
merchandise at Campbell, Maryland,
having disposed of my interest in said
business to T. II. Timmons, who viii
conduct the business at the same stand,
pay all bills due by G. w. Timmcns q
Son and collect all moneys due said firm.
C. w. TIMMONS,
March 81. 1909. Campbell, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27

Mrs. AL. Watson entertained quite
a number of her friends recently in
honor of her thirty-fifth birthday. The
house was tastefully decorated for the
occasion with ported plants and cut
flowers. Several musical selections
were rendered by Miss Stella Hill. after
which refreshments were served in
abundance. Among those present were
Misses Stella Hill and Marie Watson,
Mesdames Edward Smith. Warren Wat.
son, Thos. Tarr. Lubin Robinson,
Maurice Watson. Annie Davis. Charles
Holston, John Bennett. John Carter
Samuel Daisey and Thomas Smack
Mrs. Watson was the recipient of man,
handsome presents. After an enjoyabl,
evening the guests departed for theil
homes, wishing Mrs. Watson man,
more happy birthdays.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
Veterinary&G Surgeon

On and after April 10th. 1909, Dr. A.
w. Smith. v. S., will have with him
qualified assistant, VIM. Geo. Black, ".
S. Diseases Of Horses. Cattle. and
Dogs successfully treated. Castration.
Dentistry, and all surgical operations q
speciality. A. w. SMITH, ". 3.
tt Snow Hill, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27

Ocean City is about to build another
large hotel, to be ready for the opening
of the season.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
Ube Messender

ss-This paper has the largest circuia-
tion Of amy paper In Worcester County
and IL the Official paper OF the County.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27

which have been constructed in this
county under the supervision of the
State has become so wide spread as to
attract the attention of road engineers
in other sections of the country. This
week Mr.. John F. Watkins, q representa-
tive of the Charles Warner Company,
of Wilmington, DEL, extended an in
vitation to the members, County Engin-
eer Wilson and Highway Commissioner
Price, on behalf of the Company, to
visit Snow Hill and Berlin, Nd, to view
the limestone roads recently constructed
here and which Mr.. Watkins declares
are most excellent roads. He says they
are in good condition after much usage
and show the worth of limestone for
road purposes.
The attention of the readers of the
MESSENGER is called to the advertise
ment of j. Belgiano & Son regarding
seed potatoes which appears in the Mes
sENGER to-day. Messrs. Bolgiano & Son
are very reliable people and the state
ments they make in this paper can be
relied upon. 1t gives US pleasure to
recommend these gentlemen to our
farmer friends. This house claims to
sell such good seed potatoes that you
will feel grateful to them for having
supplied you. On account of the high
price of eating potatoes during the last
three years. and on account of the great
shortage of seed potatoes. a great many
inferior seed potatoes are being sole
throughout the country. When YOU
buy of Bolgiano you get the very best
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-12

which the negro citizen is to qualify and
be measured, and in doing so, you will
not stand by and see stumbling block
placed In his way.
This brings us to the consideration, lis
the education of the negro burden?'
The state of Alabama received s6l2 600
from negro convict hire in 1908. or 81
per cent of all money coming from con-
Wet hire. Total amount spent for edu-
cation of negroes In 1903 $272, COL Deduct
this amount ($273, oo1) from the $4,000 re-
ceived from convict hire and there would
be left to the general funds $685. If 1t
were practical to convert the funds paid
in as results of negro convict hire to
the education of negroes instead of allow
ing 1t to go to the general fund, this
alone would be sufficient amount to
cover the expenses of the negro's eduoa-
ton according to past records of expendi-
lures for same, to say nothing of the
poll and real estate taxes, which they
pay, also the large amount of Indirect
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-12

From the Kansas City Star.
Some time ago a man at Ypsilanti.
Mich, became crazed on the subject OF
hypnotism, ard was sent on a Michigan
Central train to an asylum. When the
conductor asked for tickets the crazy
man began telling him of his hypnotic
powers.
"Tll hypnotic you" he said.
Fire away" replied the conductor
The man made several passes before the
conductors face.
Now you are hypnotized," he said.
The conductor looked the part az best
he could.
You're a conductor the hypnotist said.
That's right" replied the victim.
You're q COED conductor" went on the
hypnotist.
Right again." said the conductor.
you don't smoke, drink or swear at
passengers You are honest. You turn In
all tickets and money you collect from
passengers. In fact. you do not steal a
cent.
That's right" asserted the conductor.
The hypnotist eyed him moment, then
said:
What an auful fix you'd be In IL
left you in this condition."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-12

The people among whom you spend most
of your time will make you more or less
like them, and the books you read VIII
make your mind something like them
selves If we get into the habit OF read
ing silly or careless or cheap literature
we gradually lose the power to read what
sstrong and true and fine. It is occa-
sonally necessary to take a good deal OF
trouble to read a fine book, just as 1t re-
quires care and time to do a fine piece
of work. But II is worth the trouble
What is called taste for good literature
Is one of the most delightful possessions
In life. We must begin to get this taste
while we are still young or we run a
risk Of never getting 1t at all. in which
case we lose forever out of our lives all
the beautiful and wise and noble books
which the world has been making for
us these many hundred years. 1t would
be like going about In a few ugly rags
when the closet upstairs is full of charm
ing clothes ready to put on and ours only
for the trouble OF unlocking the closet
door
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-12
CONFEDERATE REUNION
TO BE HELD AT MOBILE

New Orleans, December 1.-(special.)-
Clement A. Evans. general commanding
has issued general orders No. 90, calling
the twentieth annual reunion of the Unit
ed Confederate Veterans at Mobile next
April.
Following are the orders:
Headquarters United
Confederate Veterans,
New Orleans. La,
December IL, 1909.
General Orders No. Is:
l. The general commanding announces
that, according to the customs heretofore
IN force, which leaves to the general
commanding and the department COM
manders the fixing of the date of the
reunion; the twentieth annual reunion OF
the United Confederate veterans will be
held in the city of Mobile, Ala, on April
26 27 and Is, 1910 Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday, respectively, those days
having been named by our host as salts
factory
For sentimental and practical reasons
Mobile possesses peculiar claims as a re-
union city. Her geographical position in
the center OF our territory, her beautiful
bay, her delightful and invigorating CHI
mate the charming weather which usual
" prevails at the time of the year when
the reunion is to be held, her numerous
palatial hotels, restaurants and private
boarding houses-ars arguments for the
practical side; while the many events IN
her history connected with war, around
which the hearts of the old soldiers ever
linger with fondness, represent the sent-
mental view.
Within the borders of the state of Ala
barna was born 1.-The storn-cradled nation
that FELL and in the adjacent city or
Montgomery is to be found the first cap
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-12

itoi of the Confederate States of Amer
lea, and the first home OF its only Pres
ident On the beautiful Bay Of Mobile
the greatest naval battle OF the war took
place; for many weary months handful
of men and boys. under the command
of Gen. D. H. Maury, numbering about
1000, held in check and delayed the adj
vance OF General Canby's 5000 trained
soldiers; at her very doors, almost within
the county, was fought the last great
battle of the conflict; In the north end of
the county, in the village Of Chronicle.
the last army Of the Confederate States
of America, west of the Mississippi, was
surrendered, and the curtain fell on tho
great drama; in Mobile was constructed,
by a Mobile man, the first and only sub
marine boat that performed the duty re-
quired of It; here rest the ashes OF Cen
eral Bragg, General GLADDEN., Father Ryan
and the great naval commander, Raphael
Senmes These are some of the historic
events which will add to the pleasure of
the old soldiers who win como to the
reunion. Then, the men of Mobile, second
to none In patriotic fervor, promise to
give their best efforts to promote the
enjoyments of those whom 1t will be a
delight to entertain; while the ladies Of
the city. famed all over the world for
their great hospitality and wondrous beau
ty and loneliness, have determined that
no reunion ever held or to be held shall
compare to this in the magnitude or dura-
ton of the enjoyment that will be given
to the heroes OF the COS who will come
to partake OF their hospitality
With such plans laid, the veterans are
likely to have a most enjoyable time
and the general commanding earnestly
urges all % come who can possibly do
so, to take part in these three days Of
festivity.
q The general commanding with much
pleasure announces. at the request OF its
most energetic president. Mrs. W. J. Be-
han that the Confederate Southern Me-
mortal association will hold fits meeting
at the same time.
8. The general commanding sincerely
hopes that the press of the entire coun-
try will endeevor to stir up interest In
the coming meeting, and to this end ~
requests that this order be published and
editorial comment made thereon
BY command of
CLEMENT A. EVANS.
Officia1: General Commanding.
WILLIAM A. MTCKLE, Ad1utant Cen
eral and Chief of Staff.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-12

but we do expect reasonable amount OF
encouragement under modern and sani-
tary conditions.
There has been a gradual retrogression
In the negro schools of Birmingham for
years, apparently no attention having
been paid them, In comparison with the
other schools.
For instance, 10 or Is years ago there
were four school buildings for negroes,
at present we have only three. with many
more children to accommodates.
1 do not believe that this condition Is
generally known to the citizens whose SEN
timent governs this city. I have unshak an
confidence In the white citizens Of Biz
mingham and believe that they do not
desire thu negro to receive fairer share
In the consideration Of education, In 9TH
er southern cities, than he receives In Bir-
mingharn.
The retiring Mayor. George B. Ward. in
his final address to the Board of Alder
be given the education Of negro youths
Some of tho local newspapers have Of
ten called attention to same.
About i've years ago a committee of
negro citizens waited on tho Board of
Education and presented a written re-
quest asking for better conditions In the
negro schools OF Birmingham. Since that
time no known steps have been taken
by tho board to indicate that the request
was given any favorable attention-per-
haps In the trash basket the petition
found resting place.
We have hoped for many years that the
educational facilities would be improved,
but the facts are to the reverse. And I
now wonder IL this is not the time that
the negro citizens with their meager
mites. be allowed the privilege of forming
school Improvement societies to supple
ment the work which Is moving being
done by the city for negroes.
We appeal to the white citizens of
Greater Birmingham to aid the negro
(who consists of more than one-third the
population) in having better educational
facilities. You have set a standard by
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-12

taxes paid in by the tenant as rent to tho
landlord. After all it appears to me that
the Negroes education is not SO much a
burden TO the white taxpayer.
For further consideration in the ed
ucation of negroes | shall quote data as
set forth in an exhaustive article under
caption of Public Taxation and Negro
Schools which was read by Hon.
Charles L. Coon, superintendent OF
schools. Wilson. N. c., before the twelfth
annual conference for education In the
south held at Atlanta, Ga, April H.
Is and Is, 1909.
lis the negro public school in the
south burden on the white taxpayer.
and If so, to what extent? For the pur-
pose of this investigation / shall include
the II southern states which in 1900 con-
tanned 7,199,374 of the S,S40.789 negroes
then living in the United States, or G.A
per cent of the negro population of the
CONTINUED ON PAGE 22.)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-12
Rapid Transit.

In response to a growing demand in his
home, Henry Kitohell Webster, author
OF THE Sky Man" once went to his ia
theirs house, borrowed the family high
chair and started taking 1t home by
hand. He had to walt long for his car.
and when 1t finally came its conductor
was a humorist.
Aren't you pretty big for that chair7"
that official ventured.
YES" admitted Webster, YEARLY, II
grew up while waiting for the car"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-12

The Books We Read.
From st. Nicholas Magazine.
What we read has an actual effect on
u.s. Books are also like people in that.
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CONTINUED ON PAGE I'D
Sharp County record., 1909-09-24

trict-Third Monday in March,
June, September and December
Southern District-Second Mon
day in March, June, September
and December.
Chancery Court Southern Dis
trict-First Monday in May and
November. Northern District
Second Monday in March and
September.
Sharp County record., 1909-09-24
.':.'............
The northwest quarter Ct tho

The northwest quarter Ct the r,.a
ter 40 acres and the southwest Quart, ~ !, \ J
northwest quarter. 40 acres Of soo,,.. y,
township eighteen, range five WOO, !, @
the Northern District Of Sharp co,,n,, '.ls
Said lands will be offered and soa ''''
tracts as described in this notice, and " "
will be sold for less than one dous, .,a ~ ~
five cents per acre. If all said tract, :, " v
not sold on said first day of sale ,ba al, = :
continued from day to day at tbe CO.,
and between the same hours until ,u :,
lots have been sold or offered for SALE M.
18th day of September. 1850. :"
William o, Smith, Sheriff and Ex.o#,.,
tor, Sharp County, Arkansas. "
Sharp County record., 1909-09-24
IN ARKANSAS.

ottOnoallCCs
The stockmen of Boone county
held a stock show at Harrison
last week.
The Ouachita College opened its
twenty-fourth session at Arka-
delphia last week.
Several hundred acres of land
located around Searcy are to be
planted in rice next year.
Chancery court adjourned at
Ell Dorado last week. There
~ sfree sfree f3f cases disposed Of.
A heavy wind and rain storm
passed over Sloan Springs and
vicinity last week, destroying
considerable property.
Fire at Conway one day last
week destroyed cottage belong
ing to Gov. Donaghey. There
was no insurance on the proper
ty.
A Slav miner named Alih was
killed by another miner at Ozark
a few nights ago, being stabbed
with a butcher knife. The mur-
derer escaped.
The first rain of any conse-
quence for two months fell at
Corning a few days ago and
broke the drouth which was des-
troying corn very fast.
The city council of Texarkana
recently passed an ordinance re-
curing the saloons of that city
to close their doors at midnight
and remain closed until a. m.
The Franklin county circuit
court convened at Ozark this
week. The docket consists of
33 civil case and 80 criminal
cases, three of which are for
murder.
While engaged in a drunken
brawl at Paragould the other day
Rube Allen emptied the contents
of a shotgun into the back Of Ed
Riggs, but the injuries inflicted
are not serious. Allen was put
under bond.
While sitting in a room Of his
:. home at Texarkana one night
' lately, Will Carter, a negro, was
fired upon from the street by an
unknown party, one bullet enter
ing the hip, inflicting a painful,
but not fatal, wound.
The Executive Committee Of
the Arkansas Farmers Union
will meet at Conway today. AT
this meeting the vote on the new
constitution recently submitted
for ratification will be canvassed
and other important business
transacted.
When the members Of the
Woodman Circle were assembled
in their lodge hall at Conway one
night recently the building was
discovered to be on fire, which,
IL 1t had not been extinguished,
would have doubtless destroyed
the entire block Of six handsome
buildings.
Sharp County record., 1909-09-24

Saes agent for DR.. Chas. II. Simmons Farm o. @
the line OF the already located San Antonio a NV
Grande Railroad. The opportunity of lleumv Dn,
One OF the finest ranches that the world mas uv
seen, embracing $4,000 acres in the Garden spo'
the World, Atascosa County, Texas oPpol'u, p'""
ties like this seldom occur and will probably NV"
occur again.
Opportunity Seldom Comes But once
Two hundred and ten dollars, payable $40 per mu" ssd
buys two lots for home or business in town ' a"u
larm OF from l0acre truck farm to 640'acfe 'a,i
Mineral lands, farms improved and unnproV'0'
Arkansas for sale
Sharp County record., 1909-09-24
Notice Of Sale Of SlIa|'

Notice is hereby given a.. W
vested in me ty the laws ~ .'s' BY III
sas. relative to the sale - !. '''e STATE \
Sharp County. will at tho o., smith, Con-
court house. in the town Of iIssa rsa.' front
Southern District of Sharn y, a.enlns SlSS
the first day of the resuls, n s4n'T, hh,,
the Sharp County Court M S00efts ten NJ
day OF October, 1863, bet,.s ssAe Deiga
o'clock m. and three O'Clock ). y We as @s
fer for sale at public auction !. "a y aa \
following described lots % :, =, e&hhh1
Sharp County record., 1909-09-24

The Japanese government has placed
an order In England for an entire gun
factory,
Sharp County record., 1909-09-24

Directory.
RELIGIOUS
Preaching at the Methodist
church second and third Sunday
in each month by Rev. G.. w.
M. Freeman, pastor.
Sunday School every Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock. o. G..
Shaver, superintendent.
OEEICIHL
Congressional.
Member Of Congress End District.
W. A. OLDFIELD.
Senatorial.
Member State Senate, econd
District-C. II. HENDERSON.
Judicial.
Judge of the 10Th Judicial Cir.
cult j. W. MEEKs.
Pros. Atty.--C. E, ELMoRE.
County.
Representatives.. M. STREET.
County Judge--W, Fl. KELLEY.
Clerk-ARTnUR SULLIVAN.
Sheriif-W. O. SMITH,
Treasurer--S. D. JOHNSTON.
Assessor-W. e. SMITH.
Surveyor--R. K. ARNOLD.
THECOURTS
Circuit Court, Northern Dis.
trict-first Monday in January
and July. Southern District
Second Monday in February and
August.
County Court-Third Monday
in January, April, July and Oc-
tober. No County Court in the
Northern District.
Probate Court-Northern Dis
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-03-18
Legislative Act Prohibiting Soliciting
Orders for Whisky.

Section /. That each and every
person, whether acting for himself OF
as agent for any person, firm or cor
poration, who shall conduct the busi-
ness of liquor drummer, soliciting or
receiving orders fo- interstate ship
ment within any county within this
State, except as now authorized by
law, any spirituous, malt, ,vinous, fer
mented, brewed, whether lager OF
rice beer, or other liquors or bever-
ages, or any compound or mixture
which contains alcohol and is used
as a beverage, shall be guilty of a mis-.
demeanor, and on conviction fined in
a sum not exceeding $1,000. or im-
prisonment for not exceeding SIX
months, or both fine and imprison-
ment in the discretion of the court.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-03-18
Unjust Discrimination.

They're calling the Marion
(Ga) Record man an "old-fash-
ioned editor" because he writes
in this fashion:
"a lawyer charges a man $40
for ten minI s. conversation
the man il sts on paying it.
A doctor charges 81 for a pre-
scription and the patient says:
oh, pshaw-is that enough"
An undertakes charges 500 for
conducting funeral and he is
just perfectly lovely with every
body inside and outside the fam
lily. A man buys a gold brick
and apologies for not having
bitten before. An editor walks
mile in the hot sun to get the
facts of a death or Il wedding or
social function and spends three
hours writing it up and tells
lies praising people until he
hates himself. Then if he makes
an insignificant omission, or
charges FIVE cents straight for
two extra copies, he Is stingy,
careless, good d-for.nothing, old
cuss, who never gets anything
right and charges four times
the price of city papers twice
as large"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-03-18
Scranton News Notes.

Scranton, March 16:-Mr D P
Wall has gone to Charleston to
accept a position as telegraph
operator. -
Mr, ,ohnson spent Sunday
with his parents at Elm.
Mrs S o Byrd and children of
Florence are spending some
time with relatives in Scranton.
Miss Maude Parker's school
in the country closed last week.
The Salem school, taught by
Miss Bertha Collins, will close
on the Goth inst.
An additional teacher will be
employed in the Scranton graded
school next year. A music de-
partment will be added.
Mr. and Mrs Winslow Wright
have moved to Coward's, where
they will make their home for
awhile with Mr. Wright's ne.
phew, Mr. L o Hinson.
Mr. j NJ Parker made a flying
trip to Columbia the first of
the week.
The folks having guessed that
every single young man in town
will be married soon, it is safe
to assume that they have man,
ed the guilty party.
News is scarce in this town
this week. Just these few lines
to let you know that we are
still living. W E G.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-03-18

There is more Catarrh in this Sec
ton of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years was supposed to be in
durable. For a great many years doc
tors pronounced it a local disease
and prescribed local remedies,and by
constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incuIable.
Science has proven catarrh to be q
constitutional disease and therefore
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufacted by
F j Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio, is
the only constitutional cure on the
market. 1t is taken internally in
doses from 10 drops to teaspoon
full. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for
any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address:
FL CHENEY & co, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halps Family Pills for con.
stipation,