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The Washington times., 1909-08-30

NEW YORK. Aug. S0-Unquestion-
ably the reports of improved condition
Of +. II. Hartman acted as a tonic to
Wall Street. The large army Of shorts
were on hand early, intending TO save
some part Of their profits and cover
quickly. But the bulls took the market
from them at the tap of the bell, giving
the leaders an advance or 11zazh points
right off the reel SO thai the shorts
founc themselves scared. and forced to
enter competition,
After the opening there was T. little
hesitation, and hen the reaction Of y
point on an average ollOwed by a
sharp advance OF a fraction the
high Of the morning. There were some
few stocks that did not rally above the
high of the opening price, but the gains
then made were sufficient net results
for an average session OF bull effort.
opinion on the Street was greatly at
variance. Some houses advised their
customers to keep on the long side.
others to keep out, while still others
also conservative, advised indifference
with the additional suggestion that IL
one must trade It should be on sales
and modest purchases on breaks.
Despite the excellent show of strength
the market in the moor nour showed a
little d~ullness. even though holding well
to the betterments
The news Of the day as to business
IN all lines was encouraging. Because
OF this there is a better feeling, but
the chief improvement Tesuited in the
more cheerful story from Arden. II
wise trader will continue to 20 slow.
London Bought 10000 Shares.
nrIan h,TnlI 01,-- A. nIvr.-.- H.
buying something like 10000 shares or
stock on balance. The most impressive
strength was shown in the industrials
led by Steel shares. Steel common rose
, points. and did it e~asily-to 772s. while
the preferred advanced to 12514. Copper,
Car Foundry, Locomotive. Consolidated
Gas. Smelling. and the general indus
trial list was 1G1h higher.
In the last half Of the noon hour. de-
spite the quiet character OF the mar
ket. prices made some additional gains,
and at / o'clock the high Of the session
was in effect. The chief feature of the
technical position Of the market was the
limited offerings Of stock. The advance
did not meet any ihquidatioO. even
though the prevailing quietneSS was
taken by some observers to mean that
the top Of the recover was at hand.
The Rails.
Union Pacific. the leader, opened at
2C0 of to 201iz, and back TO 202%, as
compared with a close on Saturday at
1878. thus showing an improvement Of
s. a share. while Southern Jacihc gained
31s, st. PAU ?, New York Central 3,
Reading 3. Northern Pacific pa, Great
Northern ~. AtchisOn. Baltimore and
Ohio. Canadian Pacific, and Chesapeake
and Ohio over 2 points each. Delaware
and Hudshon moved up sharply, regain
ing it's dividend and something more.
Gould stocks shared in the advance.
The industrials acted splendidly.
Pressed Steel Car was a point up. and
Steel common touched 11&s, not far away
from its highest price.
The Washington times., 1909-08-30
Games Today.

Pittsburg at Boston.
Cincinnati - Brooklyn.
Chicago al New York.
st. Louis at Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1909-08-30
Shorts CoUer Freeb--LaAe Stock Offered for Sale
SHARP R~ECOVERIES IN THE LIST LED
BY UNION PACIFIC'S RECOV-
cry TO POP 3~4.

NEW YORK, Aug. So p. MN the
last hour there has been a slight set
back on pro6t-taking, but the market is
still strong. Union Pacific, POPS, only IS
from the high Of the day, Southern Pa
cifc 1924, but a a point off, and the
whole list is not more than h42s below
the high.
The Washington times., 1909-08-30
Games Today

. Washington at st. Louis.
Philadelphia at Chicago.
Boston at Detroit.
New York at Cleveland.
The Washington times., 1909-08-30
MAJOR LEAGUE STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays ResultA

Chicago. l.. Washington, o..
Detroit. 7, New York, 5.
Philadelphia, 8; st. Louis. ?.
The Washington times., 1909-08-30
Standing of the Clubs.
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Yesterdays ResultA
no games scheduled.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-20
SINEPUXENT.

Miss Julia Davis, of Shovel, visited
her brother, Mr.. John Davis, last week.
Mr.. Neal Coffin has gone to Milford,
DEL, to visit his aunt. Mrs. Taylor.
Mr.. John Davis visited his sister, Mrs.
Ayres, of near Berlin, Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Jesse Turner visited her mother.
Mrs. Laura Bowen. of Berlin. last Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Townsend and
little son, of Ocean City, spent Sunday
with her mother, Mrs. Cora Coffin.
Miss Clara Cropper spent last Satur-
day evening very pleasantly with her
cousins, Misses Florence and Julia
Hastings.
Mr.. John Gibbs, Of Green Run Life
Saving Station, spent last Sunday with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gibbs.
There will be preaching Sunday morn
ing at the usual hour.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-20
Reception at N. {. Parsonage

An important social event in Metho-
dist circles was the reception given at
the parsonage. Friday evening last, by
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. C.. w. Prettyman to
the members of the Young Peoples
Aid Society. The guests began to
arrive about eight o'clock and soon the
parlor and library were filed with lively
company of young folks. An interest
ing program, consisting of music and
recitations, was rendered, and at ten
O'Clock the company was invited to par
take of substantial repast, consisting
of chicken salad, fried oysters, Mary
land biscuit, olives, sailed nuts, minis
and coffee.
These annual receptions by the pastor
and his wife are pleasing and popular
features of the Aids history.
The society is in hourishing condi-
ton under the efficient management of
the following-named officers: President,
Miss Helen Townsend; Secretary, Miss
Lille Howard; Treasurer, Miss Mildred
Aydelotte.
The Aid is now engaged in the laud-
able enterprise of raising money to
purchase new carpet for the Sunday
school room of the church.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-20
Death of Mrs. Sherkey.

Mrs. Margaret Sherkey. widow of
the late Peter Sherkey, and formerly a
resident of Snow Hill, died at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. Zadok Sturgis,
last Monday night, in the 74th year of
her age.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherkey came to Snow
Hill about thirty years ago. from New
Jersey, and purchased a farm near
town, where they lived until the death,
some years ago, of Mr.. Sherkey. Mrs.
Sharkey, since her widowhood, has re-
sided with her daughter, Mrs. X. W..
Birmingham, in Wilmington, Del, and
had come to Snow Hill at this time, to
visit her children. Her health had been
infirm for several years and she had
suffered a stroke of paralysis from
which she had apparently recovered,
but the second stroke, one week ago,
proved fatal.
The deceased lady possessed the re-
spect and confidence of all who knew
her during her years of residence in
Snow Hill, and her many friends hear
of her death with regret. She is sur
vived by three children Mrs. Zadok
Sturgis and Mr.. William Sherkey, of
Snow Hill, and Mrs. r. w. Birmingham,
of Wilmington, Del.
Mrs. Sherkey was member of the
Presbyterian Church and her remains
were laid to rest in the Presbyterian
Cemetery Thursday afternoon. Funeral
services at the home OF Mrs. Zadok
Sturgis were conducted by Rev. ]. B.
North.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-20
Firemen viii Celebrate.

1t is expected that the Firemen' s
parade next Monday, Washington S
Birthday, will prove red-letter event
for the Snow Hill Firemen. The pro-
gram was given in the MESSENGER last
week, but it will stand repeating, and
with the addition of the speeches,
ought to attract a large crowd here.
The Snow Hill Fire Department is a
volunteer organization and our people
feel that too much cannot be done for
the boys, so they will turn out and give
them the benefit of their presence and
encouragement, and will partake of the
supper to be served at the Old M. p.
Church from o'clock in the afternoon
until all have been served. The parade
will form on Burroughs Lane at one
O'Clock and when it has been concluded
it will disband in front of the new mu-
nicipal building, where will be as
sembled the Mayor and City Council !;
and Mayor William d. Corddry. Jr.,
will make an address turning over to
the Firemen the keys Of their new
quarters in that building. On behalf
of the Firemen, President William G.
Kerbin will accept the keys and make
an appropriate address. The prizes
will then be awarded the successful
contestants in the parade.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-20
Celebrates S7th Birthday.

Surrounded by thirty Of his children
and great grandchildren. the venerable
John L. Morris celebrated his 87th
birthday last Friday at the home of his
daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. E. Freeny, in Nutters district, Wi.
comico County. There were present tc
extend congratulations and partake OF
big dinner the following children: E.
P. Morris, of Powellville; j. ]. Morris,
of South Dakota; J. w. Morris, OF
Baltimore; X. F. Morris. Mrs. j. f.
Freeny, of Nutter's District; Mrs. JIM.
Adkins and Mrs. Annie Dryden, of near
Wango; Mrs. Alfred Holloway, of Der.
lin.
In addition to the above named par
ents. there were present IA grand-chil-
dren and great grandchildren, while
IS grand children and great grand
children were absent. These figures
shows SO grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren living.
1t was recalled on this occasion that
there had not been a death in the i'm
mediate family for % years. One of
the children present on this festive &C.
casion. Mr.. j. J. Morris, of South
Dakota, was making his first visit to
his old home since he left rs years ago.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-20
COLBOURNE.

Mr.. j. w. Dryden has been visiting
relatives near Crisfield this week.
Mr.. Ernest Esham, of Philadelphia,
is the guest of relatives here.
Mr.. Hubert Carmean, of Girdletree.
spent Sunday with his parents, MIR. and
Mrs. Willard Carmean.
Mr.. Charlie Dickerson. of North Caro-
lima, is here on business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rantz entertained
Rev. w. N. Sherwood and wife, Of
Powellville, Wednesday.
Miss Mamie Sterling, who for several
weeks has been the guest of Mrs. j.
w. Dryden, returned to her home near
Crisfield. last Thursday.
Mrs. Belle Adkins, of Powellville,
spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. ]. E.
Dickerson.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-20

Mr.. Will Smack and Miss Annie
Truitt were quietly married Wednesday
evening and will 1--we with his father.
who is now quite sick. Will enlisted IN
the army several years ago. but had to
retire on account of rheumatism.
Mrs. Keas is getting up an entertain.
ment for Easter week. which we can
safely promise will be as delightful as
all of those which she has had in the
past.
Miss Anna Dirickson left for Balti-
more on Wednesday to be absent about
two weeks visiting Mrs. France and
other friends.
Misses Alkaline and Virginia Ham
mond left Tuesday for their home in
Washington after several months spent
here at the old home.
Mrs. VIM. Laws went to Claiborne
this week tc select home, as the order
from the railroad people is mandatory.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Adkins visited
Selbyville and Ocean City this week
and will return to New York Saturday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-20
Ocean Lodge Active.

Ocean Lodge No. 81, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, of Snow Hill. is
very much encouraged by the renewed
activity of many of its old members anc
by the fact that number of new mem
bers have recently been initiated into
the mysteries of the Order.
Recently and election of officers was
held which resulted as follows:
Noble Grand w. c. Turner.
Vice Grand-Ed Edward G. Cooper.
Permanent and Recording Secretary
VIM. S. Parsons.
Treasurer-George II. Corddry.
Chaplain-Joseph A. j. Stanford.
Marshal Benjamin w. Hearthway.
Right Supporter to Noble Grand-C.
L. Vincent.
Left Supporter to Noble Grand-John
w. Station.
Right Supporter to Vice-Grand -
Sewell j. Jarmon.
Left Supporter to vice-Grand-Johr
l.. Mock.
Inside Guardian-W. d. Corddry, Sr.
Outside Guardian -Levi ]. Brimer.
VIM. d. Corddry. Jr.. is Sitting Past
Grand of this Lodge. VIM. A. McAller
is Deputy Degree Master. Hon. Robley
d. Jones was elected representative tC
the Grand Lodge which meets in Balti'
more in April; w. d. Corddry, Jr., al
ternate. A full attendance of the
members is desired next Tuesday even
ing. 1t is the purpose of Ocean Lodge
to introduce an entertainment for each
Lodge night.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-20
A Visiting Nurse Employed.

Following the public meetings held
in the Court House during December
and January by the State tuberculosis
Association, and the local organization,
which was the outgrowth of these pub
lie meetings, the Snow Hill Association
for the Prevention and Relief of Tu-
berculosis has employed nurse who
will visit the families of the town and
give instruction as to the proper care of
the sick.
That the general public is aroused as
to its needs along sanitary and health
lines is shown by the activity in these
matters in every section of the country
and it is not strange that Snow Hill
which has always kept pace in matters
pertaining to the welfare of its citizens
should be among the first towns Of the
state to organize an association of this
character.
Miss Gooding. the nurse employed by
the local association, comes well re-
commended, is an intelligent lady and her
instruction will be of inestimable value
to every family whom she may visit.
She comes not as an officer who compels
admission to our homes by legal author
ity but as good Samaritan to advise
us how to care for our sick and ar
range our homes and surroundings in
such a way as will prevent sickness
in the future. Her work is educational,
and the rich as well as the poor can OBJ
tain valuable information during her
visits.
The cost of this work is being borne
by the local association, and the families
visited will not be asked to pay any
thing whatever for the visits the nurse
may make.
1t is the earnest wish of the associa-
ton that Miss Gooding be given hear
ty welcome to every home. and any per-
son wishing her to visit them can have
her do so by notifying her at the
home of Rev. c. w. Prettyman.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-20
SNOW HILL. MD. FEB. 90.
Local Readers. lOC. a Line

Best candy in town at SOC pound
at ]. G. Morgan's.
Bring your chickens to S. T. Pruitt,
Girdletree, and get cash for them.
Ask your merchant for "Chief
Baron" Cigar. Handmade, Havana
filler.
BELL Meade Sweets" just arrived
at J. G. Morgan's; SOC per pound. None
better.
j. C. Short is supplying choice
meats and groceries. Try an order Of
his sausage.
Everything for the table can be
had at this store. Beef, Pork, Sausage,
etc. G. w. Wonnell.
We will pay IS cents for both white
and yellow corn. We have for sale No.
/ timothy hay. Shockley & Fooks.
Wanted: Operators for shirt factory;
paid while learning. Apply to j. l..
Holloway, Snow Hill. Md. $50. At
ALI persons indebted to me on book
account will please call and settle the
same at once. Mrs. j. Cannon Short.
For Sale:A IL II. P. Gasoline Engine,
in good condition. For full particulars
apply to G. S. Smullen, Pocomoke, Md.
Motor cycle for sale cheap. Indian
make. Nearly as good shape as new.
Apply at once to G. c. Hudson, Stock
ton. Md.
Two houses for rent in Salisbury,
Maryland; also farm near Salisbury
for sale, and one for rent. For full
particulars address Samuel p. Wood
cock, Salisbury, Maryland.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-20
CHILD AFLAME
BADLY BURNED
Little Daughter Of David Stanford
A Fireplace Victim.

Sallie Stanford. little daughter of
Mr.. David Stanford, who lives about
three miles from Snow Hill, on the Po-
comoke road. was terribly burned last
Thursday morning by her clothing
catching on fire while she was standing
in front of an open fireplace. The lit
tie girl. who is only six years Of age.
was left alone in the kitchen while her
mother went out of doors to attend to
some of her numerous duties. A few
minutes after she left the kitchen, Mrs.
Stanford was Mortified to see the child
run from the house in flames, scream
ing pitifully and tearing at her clothing
in desperate manner. The mother ran
to her assistance and frantically tore
away the blazing garments but it was
too late. Although only few minutes
elapsed from the time when the child
ran from the house until the fire was
extinguished, she was literally burned
from head to foot and is in such SER
ious condition that it Is hardly possible
for her to survive her injuries. DR..
John l.. Riley was summoned from Snow
Hill Immediately and has done all that
could be done to alleviate the sufferings
of the little one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanford have the SYM
pathy of all who know of their sad afilic-
ton.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-20
WHITEBURG.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Z. DRYDEN ana
family visited their daughter, Mrs.
Bert Gibbons, last Sunday.
Mr.. Land Shockley. of Colbourne,
visited his brother. Mr.. H. r. Shockley,
on Monday.
Mr.. Edgar Birmingham and Miss Eva
Watson visited her parents near Stock
ton, Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Wesley Burke spent Sunday very
pleasantly with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Burke.
Mrs. Mary E. Fooks is spending some
time with her daughter, Mrs. H. H.
Shockley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Beauchamp
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Crisp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. j. Powell made
business trip to Pocomoke City last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Shockley enter
tanned few of their friends Saturday
and Sunday. Those present were
Misses Virgie and Nora Fooks, of near
Fruitland, Messrs. Irving Powell, Clate
Bromley. Cletus Dryden and Master
Albert Fooks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Maddox and Mrs.
S. Z. Mariner, of Rehoboth, visited
Mrs. Wesley Burke recently.
Mr.. H. X. Shockley made business
trip to Snow Hill last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Williams, Miss
Marcie Gibbons, Messrs. Frank AtlSin-
son and Marion Gibbons spent Sunday
very pleasantly with Mrs. Wesley Burke.
Messrs. King, Frank and Luther At
kinson visited Mrs. George Gibbons
Sunday last.
Mr.. Washington Truitt. of Kelley's,
spent Sunday very pleasantly with his
sister, Mrs. Wesley Burke. i
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-20
Decision Benefits Schools.

Under the recent decision of the
Court of Appeals in test case, the I'M
claimed deposits in Savings Banks in the
State will be turned over for use Of the
public schools. The test case to deter
mine what disposition should be made
of the unclaimed savings bank deposits
was brought about over dispute Of
of about $140O in the Savings Bank of
Baltimore in the name of Margaretta
Behrens.
By law the Savings Banks are requir-
ed to report to the State Comptroller
every two years deposits in their charge
which have not been claimed for at
least twenty years. A list of these de-
posits is embodied in the Comptroller
report. More than 100 of such deposits
are said to be in the Baltimore Savings
Bank. They range from less than 500
to more than 81, 900 each. and aggregate
between SIS, 600 and 500, 200, and have
been unclaimed for periods ranging
from 35 to 30 years.
Several years ago and attempt was
made to obtain this money for the pub
lie schools under the law in force that
time declaring that any person that had
not been heard of for seven years and
whose whereabouts were unknown could
be presumed to be dead. This law was
declared unconstitutional by the Court
of Appeals.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-20
GIRDLETREE.

Mrs. Frank Richardson is visiting the
home of her father. MIR. William Red
den, at Klej Grange.
Miss Mollie Rowley spent Friday in
Snow Hill at the home of her sister,
Mrs. William D. Straughn.
Mr.. }. R. Gordy, of Green Run
United State Life Saving Station, spent
a part of this week with his family here.
Mrs. Mamie Savage and Miss Lola
Savage, of Wattsville, Va, spent Sat
urday and Sunday with relatives here.
Mr.. Gresham Redden, of Baltimore.
is spending sometime at the home Of
his aunt, Mrs. Joel B. Gordy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zedok Selby spent
several days last week on Chincoteague
Island, as the guest of Mr.. Selby's
brother, Mr.. 7. P. Selby.
Mr.. C. E. Blades and Mr.. P. w.
Scarborough, Jr., left this week for q
trip to North Carolina.
MIR. Robert Hickman and family have
returned from very pleasant visit to
Mr.. Hickman's brother, Mr.. Ernest
Hickman. in New York City.
Rev. E. T. Smith, (pastor of the Bap-
fist Church, and family, OF Chester.
Pa, have moved to our town. We
heartily welcome them in our midst and
hope their stay here viii be pleasant
one.
Miss Ollie Riley. Of Box Iron, spent
Sunday at the home of her friend, Miss
Ollie Onley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hudson. spent
Saturday and Sunday at the home Of
Mrs. Hudson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Conquest, at Oak Hall, Va.
Mrs. Clayton 7. Richardson and little
son, of Chincoteague, Va, are very
welcome visitors at the home OF her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Sewell Jones.
Mrs. James Smack, of Stockton and
daughter, Mrs. John Burbage, Of Cape
Charles, Va, spent one day last week
at the home Of Of Capt. and Mrs. John
Scarborough.
The Improvement Club" Of our
town will present the comedy drama
entitled the Deacon" Friday evening
the 18th, and wish all to attend and
help the good cause along. 1t It through
the efforts Of this Club that the town Ii
lighted. Not only viii you be helping =
good cause by coming, but viii be
guaranteed an evening Of enjoyment,
surprising anything that has ever been
in our town, and that Is saying much.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-20
LOCRLS.

The West End Club will exchange
books on Saturday.
Misses Winifred and Nellie Payne
spent this week in Baltimore.
Mrs. John T. Taylor left Monday
for short visit to Philadelphia.
Miss Eleanora Hargis is visiting
Miss Bessie Brown in Centreville.
Mrs. Jordon, of Mt. Washington.
is visiting Mrs. w. r. Spurrier.
Misses Lola and Helen Moore left
on Wednesday for visit to Baltimore.
Miss Edna Peters. of Salisbury,
visited friends in Snow Hill last week.
-Messrs. G. M. and Franklin Upshur
have returned from short visit to An
napolis.
Miss Virginia Carmean returned
home Monday from an extended visit in
Philadelphia and Camden.
Miss Eva Townsend left yesterday
for visit to her friend, Miss Bette
Geiger, in Philadelphia.
The Snow Hill colored band and the
colored G. A. r. Post paraded last Fri
day in honor of Lincoln's Birthday.
The first herring of the season was
caught in the Pocomoke River, last
Tuesday morning, by Mr.. Joshua Adkins.
Misses Mollie Townsend and Mil
dred Aydelotte left on Wednesday for
a visit to Baltimore and Washington,
ID. C.
Service tomorrow Sunday in Ma
kemie Memorial Presbyterian Church,
morning and evening, at the usual hours,
by the pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. George F. Hammond,
of Delmar, spent last Saturday and
Sunday with Mrs. Hammond's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward A. Hill.
Mr.. Eben Hearne went to Chinco-
league last week to substitute for the
cashier of the bank at that place. He
returned to Snow Hill at the end of the
week.
-Pope's Island Life Saving Station
was struck by lightning during the
severe electrical storm of February 7th,
but sustained very little damage. No
lives were lost.
Mr.. c. L. Vincent, editor of the
MESSENGER, will be in Berlin next Sat
: urday, February 9th. for the purpose
of collecting subscriptions for this
paper. Please meet him at the Atlantic
Hotel.
Rev. H. L. Elderdice. President of
Westminster Seminary, will preach at
Nassawango M. P. Church. tomorrow
Sunday at 1890 A. M. Trinity at
$50 P. NJ, and Bates Memorial Church
at 7.30 P. nj.
The Woman's Missionary Society.
of the Presbyterian Church. will meet
Wednesday afternoon at three O'Clock
in the Lecture Room. All contributions
must be sent in at this meeting as it is the
close of the fiscal year.
Mr.. Festus Q. Jones, formerly of
Pocomoke City. but who had been resid-
ing in Baltimore for some time, was
found dead in bed in that city in the
Fountain Hotel a few days ago. 1t is
supposed his death was caused by taking
an overdose of laudanum. He had been
in a respondent frame Of mind for some
time.