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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-09-24
ARSENIC POISONING.
The Torture That Ensues Before
Death Brings Relief.

GoatU GFfH8h NNNefs
When a single dose Of arsenic In suf-
ficient quantity TO be felt has been
taken colicky pains. bowel disorder
and perhaps nausea result. In the
course OF an hour after poisonous
dose has been taken an Intense burn
ing pain is felt In the esophagus and
stomach. This spreads to the entire
anterior portion of the lower part OF
the trunk. A sense OF construction at
the throat and an acrId. metallic taste
accompany the pain. Then vomiting
and relaxation OF the bowels begin.
AS the case progresses the symptoms
Increase in Intensity Then comes n
thirst that water will not allay. al
though II apparently increases the
stomach disturbance. The victim
groans and writhes.
Now he implorcs the doctor TO save
him. Then he begs to be killed and put
out Of pain. The extremities become
icy. The pulse Is small. feeble and fire.
quent. and the breathing Is labored.
embarrassed and painful because Of
abdominal tenderness. The surface OF
the body becomes dark and Of that
blush color that medical men call cy.
anosed Violent cramps add their tor
ture. exhaustion becomes collapse. con-
vulsIons or coma ensues. and death
ends the agony. The torture lasts
sometimes from five TO twenty hours.
In some cases these symptoms occur.
but in n mcdIhed form. and the doctor
will apparently get the better Of the
disease. The remission will be but for
n day or two Then the abdomen will
swell. and Icy GOODNESS will pervade
the frame. Shiyering will become pro.
nounced trembling then cramps. con-
vulsions and death.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-09-24
Ruax All the lime.

Little Howard came In the other day.
crying and rubbing several bumps
caused by a series OF butts" admins.
tered by pet sheep.
swell. Howard" said his sympathet'
lc auntie, what did you do when the
sheep knocked you DOWN."
II didn't do anything. | was getting
up all the me."-Delineator
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-09-24

what do you do" asked the one
who had been married only a few
months. when your husband comes
home late at night?"'
Il pretend not TO notice that It's late.
and pretty soon he asks me II ]
wouldn't like TO 20 to the theater or
somewhere tomorrow afternoon"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-09-24

do you find any srouble writing
stories. Dawdlyf"
None whatever But I'D pay man
well that could sell them for me-
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-09-24
A Winnino PLAY.

Old Friend Your plaL Is n most ex.
cellent one But do you think your
wife will agree TO II? Married Man
Oh, yes. I'll tell her some one else sug-
gesied II. and III call II an idiots idea.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-09-24

You can't rider remembrance out Of
1 mans miA,i. Thackerny.
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
FINANCES OF The
WATER BOARD

The annual statement Of Registrar
McIntire, Of the water department, OF
the finances of the department for the
fiscal year ending June 30, shows that
the department turned over TO the
mayor and council during the year
1921, ,762.02, Of which amount S4s6.5l
was interest on the bank balances OF
the special fund. and received from
the mayor and council Sl2S,00O, IN
cluding $4,000 to cover interest pay
ments, S103 ,76202 being turned over
by the department in excess OF the
amount received. Interest charges on
the funded debt of the waterworks
amounted to $40, ,465. of which amount
ss 900 was paid by this department by
additional appropriation, making the
net interest charges paid by the mayor
and council $S2 ,465, leaving a surplus
turned over TO the mayor and council
in excess Of interest charges on water
works bonds Of S71,297.02.
Attention is called to the increased
revenue from water rents for the MS
cal year of 10000: Fiscal year 1909
10, s229,303.86; fiscal year, 1e0S-O9
S2l2,1S004 increase, $17122.S2.
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
DEATH ENDS so
YEAR PRISON TERM
Connolly, Negro, Sent Up on
{ Two Charges SuCCumbS
to tuberculosis

John Connolly. colored, died in the
workhouse last evening of consump-
ton. He was So years old and had
served only a few years of fifty
years sentence. Deputy Coroner
Chandler took charge of the body
pending the finding Of relatives.
Connolly is the negro who was tried
and convicted Of an attack upon Mrs.
Albert z. Frankish and her daughter
about four years ago. The two women
were driving from Brandywine
Springs Park and before they reach
ed their home a negro attacked them.
Mrs. Frankish was assaulted and
rendered nearly unconscious by the
man who then attempted to assault
the daughter The woman made a
determined fight and the assailant
fed
For the assault charge Connolly was
sentenced to serve thirty years In pris-
on. For the assault and battery
charge he was sentenced TO serve
twenty years He was committed "a
the workhouse on September II, 1906.
His time would have been up Septem-
ber II, 1856. Connolly was sick and
in the prison hospital for about two
months.
Mrs. Frankish died about three
weeks ago Of heart disease.
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
Finn DIES
in THE CREEK

Walking off King street wharf into
the Christiana river at $50 o'clock
yesterday morning, Michael Flynn
aged SO years, of No 307 Shipley
street, was drowned Nathaniel Cliff
ton tender at Market street bridge.
witnessed the drowning. He heard a
splash and running around to the
/ wharf, saw a man struggling in the
stream, evidently trying TO keep his
head above water. Clifton obtained a
rope. which he threw to the man. but
the man was apparently too weak tc
catch it and in another instat disap-
peared. About two hours later Cliff
ton and William Murphy. the day
bridge tender. brought the body TO the
surface and sent it TO theNmorgue.
It was not until later in the day
that 1t was identified by the mans
wife
Mrs. Flynn said her husband arose
early yesterday morning and told her
he was going out He did not say
where. and she tried to persuade him
to remain nome. but ne refused. He
| left the house about 4 o'clock.
Whether Flynn accidetally walked
overheard or deliberately took his life
! is not known. He lived at No S07
| Shipley street
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
CURE OF ECZEMA
AND DANDRUFF
By One Box of Cuticura Ointment and
One Cake Of Cuticura Soap.
Head Perfectly Clear.

II am pleased to inform you that /
have been cured by Cutlcura Soap and
Ointment. Since / was a boy / have
suffered with dandrun, not only from
the itching but from its disagreeable
appearance in a scaly form all over my
head. / had TO brush it OF my clothes
all day long. / used every kind OF prep
aration supposed to cure dandru1, also
soups and sha.npoos. but It seemed 70
me that, instead OF improving with
these remedies, the dandruG Increased,
even my hair began to fall out and the
result was that two months ago eczema
developed on my scalp.
I suffered 50 from this that as a last
resource / thought l would try Guticur9
Soap and Cuticura Ointment They had
the most gratifying results for l had
used only one box OF Cuticura Ointmens
and a single cake Of Cuticura Soap when
l was cured, the oc1ema and dandrun
were gone and my head perfectly clear,
] can assure you that so long as
live no other soap than Cuticura viii be
used by me and all those near TO me
viii also add that ] will always ust
Cuticura Ointment as a dressing for tbs
hair. feel that you should know Of my
cure and II you desire you may use tni'
as a true testimonial which comes IRON
a sufferer OF thirty years standing !
will be happy TO tell any one OF nay e1-
perience in order to assist those who may
be suffering from the same disease g.
Acevedo. General Commission Mercnnns,f =
SO Pearl St., New York. Apr. a. isio-
cuticura Remedsos snort ne noss -
.re.fmept for ancctions Of the skin 4pn 'etlp
lH-e ~,,,tr,,ra SOAP (z5c1 and a box OF CuttcurA
S,,nsrocnt fsocJ arr often suincicnt Soid tnio.t
or ~ World Potter DRUG Cnem Oorp cpf~
Ssron- f35 o5iunlblz Ave Boston, A&ss
ez-nnIIed frre S2-page book. an Authority -
shs c.rc and Treatment Of the skin eeaiQ zzt MA
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
How Clancy Made
the Home Run
With EaZ-aIl

Gee, but if II hadn't been for Eaz-
all my feet would have given out and
/ could not have made that home run
in the ninth
Eaz-all gives healthy action to the
pores of the skin, so there are no
tired, sore feet when it is used Ball
players, golfers and all athletes find
that Eaz-all keeps their feet in good
condition.
1t is the only metholated foot tab
let. and hence has cooling properties
unknown to other preparations. II
does not clog the pores like powd-
ers; it takes out all smarting and
burning; it cures corns, bunions and
callouses, and reduces puffy, swollen
feet, so that smaller shoes may be
worn. Get a 25c box of Eaz-all from
your druggist and have foot COM
fort.
"Eaz-all is sold and recommended
by Miller Drug Co., DR.. First and all
druggists. Wholesale by n. B. Dan
forth"
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
ENTERTAINING
READING MEN
Rainbow Company Men Here
With Fame Company for
a Good Time
60 TO RIVERSIDE
TODAY FOR FEAST

Seventy-fve members of the Rain
bow Fire Company, OF Reading. Pa,
some Of them accompanied by their
wives. are the guests of the Fame
Hose Company. having arrived here at
1.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, in
full uniform, and accompanied by a
band. The visiting company is TAX
ing a trip, Wilmington being it's first
stop. From here the hremen 90 TO
Baltimore. thence to Harrisburg and
to two other Pennsylvania towns be-
fore returning home
This morning the visitors we're
taken in special trolley cars to
Riverside where a sauer kraut and
reed bird dinner was served This
afternoon the firemen will proceed Ia
Fort DUPONT and inspect the fortih-
cations and witness the dress parade
This evening the Reading men will
be shown about the city and to-mor.
row morning at 500 o'clock they will
leave for Baltimore.
The Reading firemen upon theil
arrival here yesterday afternoon were
met at the railroad station by a com
mittee of Fame members headed b,
the North End Band and escorted Il
the City Hall where they were re
ceived by President of Council JameI
L. Banning in the absence from th'
city of Mayor Spruance. Councilman
Higgins, chairman of the FIRE commit
tee, also made a few remarks.
A. B. Moser, president of the Rain
bow Company made the response
The visitors sthen proceeded to tn
Hotel Wilmington where they vii
make their headquarters during thei
stay here. Later they Inspected tn
Fame engine house and we're after
ward entertained at the engine hous
Of the Washington Fire Company. i
the evening luncheon was serve
at the Fame house and the guest
had an enjoyable time.
The wives of some Of the visitin
firemen attended this luncheon an
their wants were looked after by
committee composed of the wives {
some Of the Fame Hose compan
members.
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
WATERWAYS
DELEGATES HOME
Providence Convention Accom-
pliSheS Much Toward HaV-
ing Projected Water Course

The local delegates who attended
the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Asso-
citation convention at Providence, R.
l., returned home last evening pleased
with the trip and satisfied that some
thing had been accomplished toward
making the projected inland water
way from Maine TO California real
ity Every member Of the local dele
cation took an active part in the
work of the convention and some of
them served on committees.
Those who returned last night were
former United States Senator Anthony
Higgins, Congressman William H.
Heald, former Congressman Hiram B.
Burton, William T. Budd. chairman of
the delegation; David A Hay, Peter
Bloomburg, John p Almond, Charles
A. Rudolph. Archibald s. Reed and
Samuel x. Smith. Howell 5. England
will return tomorrow, following a
short visit with friends in the New
England states. ~
According to the delegates who re-
turned last night the convention was
tnt QCHl GfCi ACAA W tAD a1e1NA1e-CA-
From the standpoint Of actual results
it was never approached, they said
From the fact that there has been
evidences of opposition to the inland
waterways scheme on the part OF the
railroads, some of the delegates were
asked last evening what action would
be taken TO Offset this opposition when
the matter comes before Congress
but they would not commit them
selves.
This time the convention did moi
discuss any single canal as a starting
point for the inland waterway and tol
that reason the Chesapeake and Della
ware canal, in which the people o.
Delaware are most vitality interested
was not mentioned.
The convention decided to send del
eeations before Congress and In thu
vent Of bill being introduced, TO cal
a meeting of the Congressional dele
cations from the coast states.
Congressman Head was again
elected delegate from Delaware ant
DR.. Burton was elected a vice-presi
dent. Samuel K. Smith served on tn
time and place committee; Charles A
Rudolph on the credentials commit
tee, and William T .Budd on the com
mittee on resolutions. Mr.. Higgins
who was one Of the speakers and pre-
sided over the forenoon meeting o
the second day Of the convention.
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
snrprise Wedding.

The following was taken from the
Richmond. Indiana. Palladium Of
August 18th:
Richmond. Ind. without the usual
social events and showers of the
bride-to-be and minus the large
church wedding. a wedding Of un-
usualinterest took place on July 10th
ct the eNhome Of Boyd Rankin. Of Col
umbus. Indiana. The bride was Miss
Elizabeth Rankin, of this city. and the
groom T. Bayard Johnson. of VIII
mington, Del The bride is a very
popular young woman of this city and
also we'll known In educational circles,
having been a successful teacher in
the Cambridge City and Richmond
public schools News OF the wedding
comes as a surprise to their many
friends who are glad TO extend hearty
Mr.. and Mrs. John
son are at present at the homo OF
Mrs Johnson's mother. Mrs. Martin
Rankin Of North Sixteenth street.
This winter the groom will attend a
dental college in the east.
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
EDITOR HILL HURT
WHILE ON VACATION

William H. Hill. editor Of The
Morning News. is at St. Andrews n.
B. suffering from an accident which
occurred while he was the guest OF
the Rev. Alexander T. Bowser, for
mer pastor Of the Unitarian Church
this city. Mr.. Hill caught foot in a
croouet wicket while walking across
the lawn and was thrown heavily
The ligaments OF his right leg were
badly sprained and he has been con-
fined to his room ever since, and Is
able TO move only with the aid OF
crutch and a cane. He will return
to his home on Wednesday, but i
will be some time before he Will be
able to walk without support
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
No. Wcrner FntertaIned.

Mrs. Charles Warner entertained
her bridge club with cards and lunch
con recently. Miss Winifred Bach
won the first prize, a water color.
and Mrs Fin Spare. the second prize.
a volume Of Browning. The other
guests we're. Mrs. Joseph NJ Pusey.
Mrs. F f. Bach, Mrs Frank Flynn.
Mrs. Edward NJ Phillips. Miss Viola
Cranston. Mrs. John II Price Mrs.
II V. Ellison. MTs z. w Tazell and
Miss Meta Robinson, Wilmington; {;
Miss Clara Olds, Tacoma. Wash. /:
| Miss Helen Cranston, Mrs. II. f.
Weldin. Mrs. Arthur Gamble, Mist
Mary Green Miss Alice Johnson. Ms
Ella Johnson, Newport; Mrs. AloAz
Newlin and Mrs. Henderson SnaNl
Marshallton.
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
RECEPTION FOR THE
CITIZEN SCHOOL DIRECTORS

Miss Mary Askew Mather and Miss
Alice Smythe will entertain at re-
oeption this afternoon at Miss Math-
er's home, for the students of the
Citizens schools for foreigners. About
sixty members were enrolled in the
school last spring and have been in
vited with their wives.
Other guests al the reception will
be the members Of the board Of direc-
tors OF the school, the Rev d. NJ Cle-
land, chairman; T. Allen Hilles.
Charles Kent, Frederick Hill, William
f. Kurtz. Charles Miller and DR..
George w. Twitmyer
There will be addresses by Mr.. Gle
land and other members Of the board.
and refreshments will be served.
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
Christine Encampment Meeting.

"Christine Encampment" VIII meet
each Monday evening at 7.S0 o'clock
until further notice Tonight the en-
campment will start a new class OF
candidates with the Patrichal degree,
IN order that they may be entitled
10 a seat in the s. G. L., Atlanta, Ca,
September 1924. The hoor will be
given up to Edan Degree STAN at :
o'clock. Eden will give an exhibition
of the frst and second degree on Sep
tember s. to which all Odd Fellows
are welcome. The work win be view
ed by three judges.
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
18TH DROWNING IN QUARRY.
Chester Man Loses His Life While
Bathing.

CHESTER, Pa, Sept s. Oscar
simpkins was drowned in the North
street quarry, on the outskirts Of the
CITY. The water is very deep, and, as
a rule. very cold. Simpkins went
alone TO take a bath and II was not
long before his cries were heard Tor
help.
Some. boys in the vicinity went 10
the quarry, but Simpkins had disap-
peared. His clothing was lying on the
bank. II was several hours before
the body was recovered. Eighteen
persons have lost their lives in this
quarry hole so far this summer.
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
Knight.W Walter NuptiaIs.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Knight an
nounce the marriage Of their daugh-
ter. Ethel May, to Charles s. Walter,
al Goodman M. z. parsonage, on Sat
urday afternoon, August 27.
In the absence Of the Rev. ]. T.
Richardson, pastor of Goodman
Church, the ceremony was performed
by the Rev. w. F. Corkran, pastor of
Union NJ. e. Church.
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
DAUGHTERS HAD TO
POSTPONE PICNIC

There was no celebration at cooch's
Bridge on Saturday, as had been
planned by the Daughters OF the
American Revolution. Although ar
rangements had been made for a pic
mic. to be featured by appropriate pa
triotic exercises. It was necessary 70
POSTPONE the affair, owing 10 the dis
agreeable weather. Rain fell the
greater part Of the day.
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
Pastor KelloEe to Return.

The Rev. H. W. Kellogg, pastor OF
Grace NJ. Z. Church, is expected to re-
turn tomorrow from his vacation in
the Allegheny Mountains DR.. Kel-
loggs last sermon here viii probably
be preached the last Sunday in Sep
tember. DR.. Kellogg will be succeeded
hv the Rav. Arthur Crafe
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
Amendments in Pamphlet Form.

The amendments recently mluT 70
the rules and regulations OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad relief depart
ment. are being distributed IN panph--
let form so that they can be posted
on the first page of the index OF the
rule book. Amendments have been
made TO regulations Nos. 10, 81, 49,
~ And IS, and have previously been
described
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
Former Warden Crawford Returns.

Leonard Crawford has returned TO
his home in this city after an ex-
tended vacation, which was spent in
northern Pennsylvania Mr.. Crawford
was formerly warden at the work
house, and resigned because Of ill
health. What line Of work he will
take UP he was unable to say.
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
rn Retnrn tn cnIIere.

Among the students who will leave
for Princeton the. middle OF this
month are Wallace Coke. Frank
Hughes. William Baldwin. Beverly
Cause and Gerald J. Pyle Miss Leila
Lyman will go to Swarhmore and
Stanley Prickett TO Lehigh University,
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
w. &. T. Q. Meeting.

On Friday afternoon there will be
q meeting at No. 100 West Eighth
street. when arrangements will be
made for the w. c. T. Y. state conven-
ton. to be held in this city in Octo-
har
Evening journal., 1910-09-05

In telling your side cf the contro-
versy you are often as unfair as the
enemy you are abusing.
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
cnll ~ the Mnnse

Don't forget Moose picnic at Bayef
ian Park next Saturd ~ .afternoont ~
evenasls 49,
Evening journal., 1910-09-05
AT THE eARRIcK THEATRE.
Opening of Season to be Celebrated
BY q Promising Bill.

by a Promising Bill.
Frank Gardner. Lottie Vincent &
Company in the scenic novelty
"Shanghied," Barrows, Lancaster &
Company in the dramatic number
The Black Sheep Stuart. the male
Patti. coming direct from Hammer
STEMS Roof Garden, and Lady Car
men. the Egyptian Princess. in her
marvellous Snake Dance" introduc-
ing the largest den OF snakes in cap
uvity. are the four headline numbers
on the bill which opens at the Garrick
Theatre, Monday There can be no
question but that there is material
here for splendid entertainment The
several other features on the program
all of them up to or above the aver.
age, justify one in anticipating a very
enjoyable three hours performance
for the first week of the season at this
well-known playhouse.
Evening journal., 1910-09-05

Call Of the Moose.
Don't forget Moose picnic at Bavar-
ian Park next Saturday afternoon and
evening"
Cañon City record., 1910-11-17
VOTED AT SIXTEEN
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

Capt ]. B. Hannum was. probably.
the oldest man in Fremont county, to
vote at the election last Tuesday.
He is eighty-seven years Of age and
cast his first vote for Henry Clay for
president in 1S4i. at which time he
was resident OF Vermont Fulton
county. Illinois. In politics, Capt
Hannum was whig. but grayited TO
the Republicans as the organization
OF that party in 1856 and has remain
cd loyal to It ever since He voted for
John c. Fremont. Abraham Lincoln
and every succeeding candidate for
the presidency on the Republican
ticket. He has voted At sixteen pres
idential elections and does not re-
call a time in "off years" In politics
when he did not so to the polls and
cast ballot Tor the nominees OF his
party
Cañon City record., 1910-11-17
MESA COUNTY LIKES
THE VUTlNG' MACHINE
lFrom Grand Junction Newsl

(From Grand Junction Newsl
Mesa county was saved hundreds
OF dollars yesterday when the Sec
retary OF state sent out a list OF ad-
ditional names to be added upon the
official ballot. because OF the fact that
the county has the voting machines.
In practically an OF the counties
of the state. here the big old-iash-
ioned. cumbersome ballot IS in use,
the ballot has already beon printed
and the forms knocked down. With
the additional names. which We're
sent out. It viii neoessitnte the re-
printing OF all these ballots which tn
some counties will mean tho expense
OF several thousands OF dollars, and
In Mesa county would have run we'll
up into thousand had we not had
the machines. AS Il was Clerk Starr
Immediately made arrangements TO
have new slips for the voting mt
chimes printed at very light sddi-
tionai cost and thcsc slips are now
being placed In the machines,