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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-22
TO PROTECT
E. S. FARMERS
Interstate Farmers Exchange
Will Be Incorporated In
Worcester Co.

As the first step toward organizing
for the protection and advancement
Of their interests and incidentally Of
protecting the prices on their product,
a number Of the leading farmers of the
Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia
have introduced through Mr.. King,
in the Legislature bill for the incor-
poration of the Interstate Farmers
Exchange. The original capital win be
$4,000, divided into 1000 shares of IS
each, with permission to increase TO a
total not to exceed 500, 200. The head
quarters is to be in Pocomoke City.
AS specified in the bill, the exchange
is to engage in the business Of buying
and selling any and all farms Of produce,
acting as an agent for produce raisers.
inspecting and grading produce and
marketing the same. 1t shall also be
authorized to own and operate ware
houses and packing houses and canning
establishments. and to buy, own and sell
realestate. Business may by started
when 10 per cent. of the original capital
shall have been paid in.
The incorporators of the exchange are
as follows.
Worcester County-George 7. Little
ton, Jacob II. Covington. Thomas |.
Kent, Nutter J. Wimbrow, James S.
Small. Luther j. Curtis, +. A. Locker
man, Joseph C. Taylor. William NJ.
Coard, Thomas Henderson, Lloyd w.
Jones, |. Thomas Paradee, Clyde V.
Redden, Stephen d. Redden, j. Parker
Ross. John II. Parks. Lennie 7. Parks.
William Wigton, l.. Paul Ewell.
Somerset County Edward F. Wilson,
Robert l.. Cluff. William II. Mason, w.
S. Mcdaniel, w. w. Beauchamp, Chas.
L. Jones. Harold C. Mills, E. C. Rayne,
Edward w. Cuff.
Accomac County. Va, &C. Henry
Bundick. Edwin F. Chapman, John w.
Justis, William T. Gladding.
'In effect, said Mr.. King, in explana-
ton, "the exchange is designed to be
a mutual protective association, and will
go far toward maintaining the price of
products from the Eastern Shore. Men,
bers will turn over their produce to the
exchange, which will find the best posi-
BILE market for it and will deduct only
small commission, in order to pay the
expenses of the bureau.
"As it is, farmers are prone to flood
any market in which prices are tempo
rarily high, for some reason. and thus
depress prices below even just and
normal level On the whole, the men,
bers expect the exchange to do great
work in maintaining the prices Of pro-
duce. and expect it to prove a great
success"
A similar association is in operation
in Accomac County. Virginia, and has
achieved vast benefits for the farmers
Of that section.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-22
Henry B. Burbage Dead

Word came here Monday of the death
of Mr.. Henry B. Burbage. at Staymont
Sanitarium near Washington.
Mr.. Burbage had been afflicted with
throat trouble for about ten years
which finally developed into tuberculosis.
About SIX weeks ago Mrs. Burbage
took him to Staymont with the hope of
effecting cure, but the doctors gave
her no hope, and when the end came it
was not unexpected.
Henry B. Burbage was the eldest son
of Mrs. Nancy and the late John Handy
Burbage, of Stockton. He was about 46
years Of age and was married in 1901
to Miss Mary Barton Simrall, of Coving-
ton, Ky.
Mr.. Burbage was born in Stockton
and at an early age joined the preshy-
terian Church. He never left the solid
foundation upon which he planted him
self and remained faithful Christian
to the end. He entered the store of p.
Z. Wharton & Son when young man
and remained with that concern for
several years. His services were appre-
ciated and the confidence and esteem of
employer and employee were mutual.
Mr.. Burbage left Stockton for Pocomoke
City to clerk for the late |. II. Merrill,
identified himself with the Presbyterian
Church of that town and was member
of the church choir. He was popular
with all classes and made many lifelong
friends in Pocomoke. After remaining
with Mr.. Merrill for several years, he
went to Wilmington to take business
course at Goldey's College. Graduating
from Goldey's he secured position as
book-keeper with the Harland & Hol-
lingsworth ship building company, with
which concern he remained until about
ten years ago when he accepted re-
sponsible position with theNewportNews
Ship Building and Dry Dock Company.
in whose employ he remained until the
time of his death. He was an honest,
honorable gentleman and his employers
entrusted him with many thousands of
dollars and with business secrets only
entrusted to those in whom they had
unlimited confidence.
The remains of Mr.. Burbage were
brought to Stockton Wednesday and
inferred in the Presbyterian Churchyard
alongside other members Of the Burbage
family. He leaves widow, mother,
three brothers: Messrs. Clarence, John
and Paul Burbage. and four sisters: Mrs.
+. T. Taylor, of Stockton; Mrs. Charles
p. Tull, of Philadelphia; Mrs. w. f.
Nottingham. and Mrs. Eva Parsons. of
Cape Charles.
The funeral services were held in the
church at 2.30 O'Clock and were con-
Quoted by the pastor. Rev. Joseph b.
North. Hisremarks were made with feel
ing, and the solo of MIR. J. Frank Hous-
ton brought tears to the eyes of the
large assembly. Relatives were present
from Berlin, Snow Hill and other sec
tons OF the county.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-22

Make a note now to get Ely's Cream
Balm il you are troubled with nasal
catarrh, hay fever or cold in the head.
II is purifying and soothing TO the sem
sitive membrane that lines the air-pas-
sages. 1t is made TO overcome the dis
ease. not to fool the patient by a short.
deceptive relief. There is no cocaine
nor mercury in il. DO not be talked in
to taking substitute for Ely's Cream
Balm. All druggists sell It. Price Soc.
Mailed by Ely Bros, Sc Warren Street,
New York.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-22
LOCALS.

Mrs. J. Cannon Short visited Sails
bury this week.
- We have had some beautiful
weather this week.
Mrs. T. M. Purnell visited relatives
in Salisbury this week.
You will see good show at the
Opera House tonight.
Mr.. Esma P. Davis was in Snow
Hill on business this week.
The frequent snow falls this winter
have been beneficial to wheat.
Mr. Thomas II. Morgan was in Sails
bury this week on business trip.
MIR. J. Samuel Price is i'll with the
grip. We hope he will soon get out.
Mr.. Edward A. Hill. who has been
very i'll with pleurisy, is convalescing.
Mr.. Charles Rowley. of Girdletree.
was in Snow Hill on business last Tues
day.
We are sorry to know that Mr..
William T. Purnell is very sick with
typhoid fever.
MIR. VIM. d. Johnson. of near Cir
dletree, was visitor to the MESsEN-
GER office Thursday.
p. d. Cottingham & Co. are adver-
Using some great bargains. Go and see
their bargain counter.
Miss Jessie Townsend has returned
home from visit TO friends and relas
tives in Philadelphia.
The many friends of Mr.. Gordon b.
Jones will be sorry to know that he is
i'll with typhoid fever.
Mrs. Alexander Powell, of near this
place, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
]. Wicks, of Trower, Va.
a. Mrs. George F. Hammond, Of Del
mar, is here on a visit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward A. Hill.
Cuff & Co., are giving away to
:. customers Apiece tea sets. See their
announcement on the first page.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Station left
Tuesday for Baltimore. where they will
spend week at the Hotel Rennert.
Mrs. John Gordy, of Philadelphia,
formerly Miss Annie Carmean. Of near
Snow Hill, is visiting relatives here.
Mr.. Franklin Upshur has been on
the sick list this week, having contracted
a severe cold while in New York last
week.
The New York. Philadelphia & Nor
folk Railroads will erect new passen-
ger and freight station at Salisbury in
tune spring.
The West End Book Club will meet
at the home of Mrs. North Saturday
to-day at 3 p. IN. All members are
requested to be present.
Friends Of Rev. S. N. Pilchard, who
is now stationed in Delmar. presented
him with purse containing $50 in gold
at recent Sunday School entertain
menr. The gift was made as token of
the esteem in which Mr.. Pilchard is
held by his members and friends.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-22

Fishing through air holes with lead
minnows is proving a very popular, as
well as profitable, sport on the North
East River.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-19
The Campus Has Plenty of College Flavor,
With Dash of Catchy Songs
BY MARY ASHE MILLER

fectious The music is tuneful and
catchy with good melody and swing.
At the end of the first act there is
song in which the yells of some eight
or nine colleges are introduced, fol-
lowed by the entrance of frivolously
clad young women in the co1ors of each
institution. Harvard, Yale, Princeton
and others appeared-even Stanford was
allowed in-but finally De Leon, who
was leading the chorus. threw his hat
on the floor, rolled up his sleeves,
tossed back his hair, fell under the
spell of strong emotion and you knew
what was coming. He began the fa-
miliar "Oski WOW wow yell and Cali
fornia's blue and gold burst on the
stage. The house took 1t up and for
few minutes it was as good as a foot
ball game.
Apart from this the comedy has other
more virile and vital virtues. The prin-
cipaI fault is one which promises well
for the future of the young writer.
There is too much plot for a musical
comedy. 1t would make a good play
with a we'll sustained interest, but 1t
requires too much talk to work out the
series of events. This makes the sec
ond act drag bit.
Cutting and pruning would be bene-
ucldl III certain pldCeS anu IHS Siluot-
tions need to be. hurried a trif1e.
SLEEVES NEED PRUNING
The choruses in the first and last
acts are remarkably good as to dances
and costumes, but the waltZing In the
second lacks grace and charm. 1t is
amateurish and uninteresting, al
though as I write this 1 have a vivid
remembrance of the seven or eight
encores demanded by the audience. 1t
they change things do let them re-
model the sleeves of the senior girls
like for years-not even goods from
the backwoods.
De Leon has the leading part as
Bobby Short, the varsity yell leader,
and he can be described best, colo
quially as ''the real thing"
Muggins Davies is Nellie Perkins.
who believes in Bobby" Their love
making delighted the audience, most OF
whom seemed to share the open secret
that Miss Davies is really Mrs. De Leon
and to enjoy realism rather than play
acting.
Ferris Hartman has to thank De
Leon for the most dignified, lovable
character that have seen him In dur
ing the years of our stage acquaint-
ance. AS Bismarck, the German jani-
tor, who proves to be professor in
disguise. he has great opportunities TO
be amusing, and to him go some of
the best of the good lines.
Robert y. Leonard as Richard Tell
man. popularity known as Fat" is one
of the hits of the play. He looks the
part of the plump collegian to perfec-
tion and he has any number of the
foolish, funny little college intona-
tions, tricks and expressions which go
toward furnishing the local color
A busy week for the box office of the
L. ffJ
ture as musical comedy writer for
Walter de Leon.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-19
CIGAR BLOWN UP
BY DYNAMITE CAP
Smoksr Seriously Injured When
He Puffs Away on Weed
Presented to Him

OAKLAND. Sept. 1S.-Cigars loaded
dynamite percussion caps are the
favors which young well dressed
mulatto is handing out to lodging
house keepings. John Solodes, pro-
prietor of the Hudson house at 1853
Seventh street smoked one of the Gig
ars, which had been given TO his broth
erinlaw, and came near losing his
sight and his right hand in conse-
quence- The cap exploded while he
was holding the cigar in his fingers.
Bits of the brass struck him in the
face and arms and pierced his vest.
Solodes received the second of the
loaded cigars. and took it to the po-
lice. Detectives are making search for
the negro.
H. Pons, proprietor of the Crescent
house, at Sixth street and Broadway.
was the first victim selected by the
negro. He was given a cigar. but not
using the weed himself, gave it to
Solodes, his brotherinlaw SoIodes lit
the cigar and the exposition resulted.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-19

The crying shame of San Fran
ciscans, an Englishman told me re-
Gently, lies in their lack of appreciation
of the native musical and literary ma
terial here and in the fact that Cali
fornians must so east or abroad to win
just recognition.
do not know how many San Fran
ciscans were in the very good house at
the Princess yesterday afternoon to
great Walter de Leon's new musical
comedy, THE Campus"-they might all
have been nglish-although about
half the audience looked to me as if
Berkeley college had moved over.
Certain it is. however, that no young
playwright could have asked for a
more enthusiastic reception or heartier
appreciation.
Applause began for the opening
chorus, "On the Old Gym Steps," which
was replayed ever and anon in snatches
and which was whistled and humned as
the audience left the house. En- n.husiasm
waXed stronger as the comedy devel-
oped and at the end of the first act, the
author was compelled to appear and
make speech. It was delightfully."-
boyish, ingenious, embarrassed sort of
an affair in which he thanked every
one, told how good Hartman and the
Princess people had been to him, how
hard the company had all worked, how
tired he was-and thanked every one
collectively all over again.
De Leon is a Californian and State
university graduate of '06. He has
put a great deal of his alma mater
into this comedy, which is his initial
effort in making plays, but the college
need suffer no pangs thereat.
MUSIC is CATCHY
It is a bright, amusing composition,
clean and refined IN every line and
scene, full of the best sort of that
peculiar, carefree humor known
technically as college" with an atmos-
phere of youth and gayety that is In
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-19
Singer Gives the Best Interpretation OIL
Violetta Since Tetrazzni
BY WALTER ANTHONY

Not since Tetrazzini died a robust
Violetta has there been a soprano to
sing the tubercular role of the italian
Camille in La Traviata' on a local
stage with beauty comparable to that
with which Regina Vicarino presented
the unhappy heroine of Verdi's great
opera yesterday afternoon. 1t is not
only Vicarino's best role, but it is better
sung than anybody who has appeared in
IL mere In recent years, except Sembrich
and lovely Louisa
Nicarino's slender figure and thin fea-
lures help the illusion Of the plot along,
put IL is to her vocal powers that she
owes her high success. Contributing to
the general ensemble of effect which
the singer obtains with effortless means
are poetic conception of the needs of
the role and gracefulness of action
which needs but a little more repose
to render quite perfect
ART BY THE DOLLAR
If there had been an Italian audience
at the Garrick theater yesterday there
would have been plaudits and shouts
ana she would have been called DIVA -
AS 1t was, she was brought before the
curtain and interrupted many times in
her lyr1cism by a discreetly enthusi-
astlc audience which should have been
doubled In size. Perhaps if the seats
cost twice or thrice as much money a s
was asked at the box office. the an
plause would have been greater. so
prone are we, in art, to gauge the merit
OF singer by what it costs to hear
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-19
HALF HOUR OF MUSIC
is WELL ATTENDED
Pianist and Vocalist Present
Interesting Program

BERKELEY, Sept. 1s.-Despite
somewhat threatening weather, a
large audience was present at the half
hour of music in the Greek theater this
afternoon. The program was rendered
by Miss Lily Lillian, soprano, and NJ
NJ l.. Meyers, pianist.
Meyers opened the program with
Raff's "Trennung's March; then
played a group of three works COM
posed by himself. a barcarole, a ma
zurka in d minor and an improvisa-
tion on My Maryland"
At the close of the concert Meyers
put the audience in good humor by
playing a series of parodical varia-
tions on the Carnival of Venice" the
theme being elaborated as 1t might
have been written by Handel, Schu-
mann, Wagner and other classical
composers.
Miss Lillian sang "Solveigs Song"
by Grieg, Brahms "Feldeinsamkeit," !"
Schubert's "Wohin" and Schumann's
"Wenn fch frueh in dem Garten geh.''
Her numbers were well received.
The easiest way to manage wife is
her way.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-19
new YORK PASTOR
IS PAULISTS' HEAD
Rev. Thomas j. Cullen Super
sedes Father H. H. Wynlan as
Leader in San Francisco

~. rrbo,,as cu1len OF New York
has s,,nerseded Rev. H. H. wynan as
head of the Paulist fathers IN san
Francisco and pastor of st. MarS ;
church at California and Dupont
streets Father Cullen preached his nrst
sermon in his new church yesterday
morning,
Father Wyman. who has been at tne
head of the Paulist fathers In TINS city
for sixteen years. will continue with
the church here as first assistant pas
tor Father Wyman came TO San Fran
cisco in 1894 with Rev. Father Brady
who founded the Paulist mission IN TINS
city. Father Brady died a few month
afterward and Father Wyman was Ao-
pointed to his place.
Up to 1899 he served as superior ana
was then superseded by Rev NJ r
Smith. who was at the head of the mis-
sion for three years. Father Wyman IN
1902 again assumed direction Of the
church affairs and Doctor smith be-
came his assistant. During the inter
vening three years Father Wyman re-
1t is the custom of the PaulSt
fathers to change superiors every tnree
years. However, because or the 1dCI
that Father Wyman was one or the
founders Of the mission in this city ne
has been retained as it's head several
months ago he appealed to be relleVed
of the responsibility Of the San Fran-
cisco mission. which responsibility ne
has been shouldering for so long
time. and Father Cullen was appointed
by Superior General Rev. John >.
Hughes of New York
Father Cullen is a native OF New
York and has done practically al or
his work with the Paulist fathers mis-
sions In that city Early In 1904 ne
accompanied a missionary band to the
Pacific coast and held mission In this
city He is a graduate OF st. Francis
Xavier college in New York and studied
theology at the Paunst college In Fifty
ninth street there. He was ordained
in New York by Archbishop Corr1gan
in 1888 and spent Is years IN mission
airy work. for the most part in New
York City. He and Father Wynan
were students at the same college In
New York and are old friends
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-19
ADMIRAL AND T. r. JR.
TO REVIEW COMPANIES
Nationals and Grays Will Give
Exhibition

Admiral Robley D. Evans and Theo-
core Roosevelt Jr, both new residents
OF this city, have been invited to at
tend the military exhibition which will
be given by the Nationals and Cali
tornia Grays at the Auditorium. Page
and Fillmore streets, Thursday evening
They viii occupy seats on the review
ing stand with Mayor P. II. Mccarthy
Queen California and her maids Of
honor.
The affair viii be unique in the his
tory OF military entertainments of this
city The companies are giving the ex-
hlbition at the request of their numer-
Gus friends, and have been drilling for
several months in preparation for the
affair.
There viii be review of both or
ganizations by the distinguished guests.
after which the Grays will display
Butts manual and bayonet exercises.
keeping time to music
The crack zouave drill team Of the
Nationals will go through a series of
fancy movements. Both companies will
then DO platoon drill, after which there
VIII be shoe and an equipment race.
A military dance viii conclude the pro-
gram.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-19
CLEVELAND School
CORNERSTONE Laid
Mayor Mccarthy Wields the
TroweI in the Presence of
Many Mission Residents
School Children Wave Flags and
Sing Patriotic Songs Dur
ing the Ceremonies

With stirring addresses, patriotic
songs and waving of flags, the Cleve-
land primary school at Persia and Mos
COW streets was officially dedicated yes
terdav afternoon in the presence of
several thousand persons. Mayor P. H.
Mccarthy delivered the main address
and laid the cornerstone.
A procession headed by a mounted
escort of police. under the command of
Sergeant Robert Coulter, and band
and drum corps marched from Persia
street and Mission road 10 the school
site. Behind the band rode Mayor
Mccarthy and Supervisors Nelson,
Walsh and Mnnehan in an automobile.
Women Of Woodcraft and Pathfinder
camp Of Woodnen of the World fol-
lowed. Then came members of Guada-
lupe and Twin Peaks parlor of the Ma
tive sons and Daughters with their
drum corps. Several hundred members
Of the Green Valley. Silver Heights and
Excelsior Improvement clubs brought
up the rear.
Jonn A. Keefe, president of the Silver
Heights club, acted as chairman Of the
day. He introduced Mayor Mccarthy,
who was greeted with a waving Of
flags by several hundred school chill
dren, who also sang America"
MAYORS ADDRESS
In his address the mayor said:
X affords me great pleasure to
attend an occasion of this kind
40 greater gift OF esteem can be
conferred upon a man than that Of
laying the cornerstone Of a public
institution. especially the corner
stone Of an American school.
This school building is named
after one Of our greatest and most
estimable Of presidents-oue whose
memory we revere. 1t was he who
said TO the British government that
the Monroe doctrine must be pre-
fight"
7 hope that this district will send
forth many girls and boys who viii
De graduated from the universities
IN our state. The chance is before
you, children. Il is for you to
choose your course and future. It
Is you, little boys and girls, who
have a stronger claim on this build
ing than any one else living in this
district. It is you who will receive
the most benefit from this institu-
ton OF learning Your principal,
Mrs j. ParOline. is one of the best
IN the city. Always bear n mind
that you ali have an interest in
One of the next most important
things that the people of this dis
trict need. is parks and play
section Of the city should be pro-
Vided with parks such as other dis
tricts have We hope TO give 10 the
lesion parks and Fairgrounds for
sneht OF the children
EAEe HE CORNERSTONE
Fac ayOr then stepped forward and
gace1 copper box in tho wall and
a -te cornerstone, while the band
1.agH1 The Star SpangIed Banner
c children sang.
-l4e1 A Roncovieri. superintendent
~ schools, then delivered a short ad-
dress He congratulated the children
an1 rae people Of the district on the
aeN colhouse and outlined the work
apartment
ildren, $50 in number. under
rship OF Miss Susie Ward. gave
-e 10 the flag and sang The
star Spangled Banner" and Stars and
Stripes Forever"
During this ceremony a large Ameri-
can nag was hoisted to the top of the
school hagpole and unfurled 10 the
breeze.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-19
SWISS RIFLEMEN HONOR
CHEF OF ST. FRANCIS
Clubmen Present Loving Cup to
Victor Hirtzler

The members of the Swiss rife club
of this city were so pleased with the
banquet given at the st. Francis hotel
on September 5 on the occasion of their
golden jubilee celebration that they
presented Victor Hirtzler, the chef of
the hotel, with beautiful loving cup
yesterday at noon.
Alfred Monotti was speaker and in
an eloquent address he gave reasons
for this pronounced compliment to the
chef Hirtzler was wholly surprised
that he should be so signaled out for
special recognition and was at loss
to express his gratitude
The reception committee at the
luncheon consisted of A. Huguenin. c.
Meuller and DIR. T. Rottanzi. On the
loving cup. which stands half a foot
high and is of silver, the following
inscription was written:
Presented by. the Swiss Rifle club of San
Francisco to Victor Hrtzler, In recognition of
his valuable services at its golden jubilee banquet
at the st. Francis hotel on September 5.
On the stage women quarrel only
about men, but in real life they quar-
rel about any old thing.