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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-22
Thanksgiving Day.

Give thanks unto the Lord +,
for He is good for his mercy
endureth forever.
Next Thursday will be set
apart as day of thanksgiving
Ii is fitting custom. Ii is a
proper thing for the nation to
give thanks unto the Ruler of
the universe for the great bles-
sings that He has bestowed
upon people unworthy of
them. We are wasting our sub
stance in such "A reckless and
extravagant manner that it is
a wonder that the good Lord
does not withhold his bountiful
blessings rather than continue
to shower them upon us. There
fore, we should be even more
thankful this year than ever be-
fore that we are permitted to
enjoy so many comforts and so
many great blessings at His
hand.
In Worcester County we are
indeed people greatly favored
by Providence. Ii is true that
we have had drouths. when we
did not want them: rains. when
We thought we had sufficient
and a little more; frost, when it
nipped the growing crops and
did some damage; but. after
all. the farmers have had good
crops and have received good
prices for their produce and
they have much to be thankful
for. We live in a healthy sec
ton of this great country. We
live among a people who serve
God, and who do not ruthlessly
attempt to destroy the sanctity
of His day We live among a
people who are opposed to the
Continental Sabbath, and be-
lieve in rendering unto God
that which is His.
Let us all give thanks unto
God for his loving-kindnesses
and his tender mercy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-22
Greenbackvilie
and Franklin City

MIR Thomas Lindsay is very III at
this time.
The extra freight train. which leaves
here daily at 2 NJ. adds much to the
benefit Of our oyster shippers
New curtains have been put up in the
different school rooms, the money being
raised BY the teachers Of the school.
Miss Marion Short, Of near town.
spent the week end with Miss Charlotte
selby.
ar. Harry Smith. Of Bishopsille. is
visiting Miss Marion Chapman.
Mrs. Z. Z. Logan mas returned from
a visit to her daughter. Mrs Ralph
Phillips. in New York Mrs Phillips
returned with her. ard will spend the
winter in town.
Mr.. and Mrs N. Z. Selby have re-
turned from motor trip TO Philadel-
phia.
Mr. Thaddeus Windsor. Of Milford. is
visiting Dr. J. n. Short, Of near town.
Mr.. William Ellis was Berlin visitor
this week.
Rev Y. A. Miller viii preach a special
Thanksgiving sermon on Sunday morn
ing Nov. 3Oth, to the j. o. Z A. Me-
chanics Of the Seaside Council. No. ~.
All members will march in body.
The Civic League ard teachers of the
School are preparing for 3 bazaar at
Thanksgiving for the benefit Of the
school. Come and bug your Christmas
presents. Oysters. ice cream, etc, will
be for sale Also the Greenhackvile
Dramatic Club win present The Last
Loaf on Dec 18th. at the School Hall.
Mrs. May Sparks. Of New Jersey. the
Virginia state organizer of the W. c.
T. L.. will give lecture at the N. p.
Church on Nov oath. at T. Z. NJ.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-22
Stockton.

Miss Bessie Hill is visiting friends in
Pocomokc City.
Mr. Ray Burton has opened grocery
and meat store in the store adjoining
his house.
MIR. and Mrs Gather Hall. Of POGO
moke City. spent Wednesday with her
sister. Mrs. William Hill.
Mr.. 4. II. Taylor made business
trip to Baltimore this week
There will be preaching Sunday morn
ing in the NJ F. Church.
The LADIES' Aid Society will meet
Thursday Of next week at the home Of
Mrs. Upton Jones.
Mrs. Flora Matheny visited her hls-
band ia Washington. ID. G.. this week.
MIR. and Mrs. Franklin Maddox. Of
Galena. motored to Stockton Monday
to see his sister, Miss Ida Maddox.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maddox have been visiting
his parents near Snow Hill. and Miss
Maddox accompanied them back as far
as their house.
Mr.. and Mrs james Fister. OF New
York. who have been visiting at the
home Of DR.. and Mrs. ]. d. Dickerson
for several weeks. left Friday for a
trip South before returning home They
will be greatly missed by their many
friends here.
Mrs. Stewart Bromley entertained
the Guild Wednesday afternoon.
Miss May Russell. the National Lee
turer and Organizer Of the Woman
Christian Temperance Union, delivered
an address in the NJ. Il. Church Tues
day evening to good audience. Miss
Russell has charming personality,
and she holds the interests Of her audi
tors to the last word. 4 union was or
ganizsd here. and the first meeting has
been called for Saturday evening at
: 80 o clock. at the NJ. + Parsonage.
Mrs. Clara Powell. Of Pocomoke City,
has returned home from pleasant visit
70 her sister, Mrs. + Q Clayville.
Mrs. l.. j. Houston is visiting friends
and relatives in Baltimore and Washing
ton.
The Stockton Electric Light and Ice
Plant was sold last Saturday at public
sale. The purchasers were Messrs. a.
c. Hancock. A. 5 Bromley, and Henry
Tull The purchase price was So, 400.
We hope for light soon
We are sorry to report that Mrs.
Henry Tull has been on the sick list
this week.
MIR. and Mrs. Harold Cherrix, Of Del
mar spent this week with his father,
Mr. Parker Cherrix
Mrs. James Hudson and slrs Milton
Me Cam were elected delegates co the
Epworth League Convention, which
convened in Salisbury this week. Rev.
Milton Nc Cam. the Conference Pres
ident. and Miss Annie Colona. the Coun-
" Secretary. also attended The trip
was made by the delegates in Mr. Nc.
Cam automobile.
Mrs. Bennum Sharpley and daughter
left this week TO spard the holidays
with relatives in MeaehsiIle, va.
Mrs. J. T. Parker visited friends in
Snow Hill this week.
The ladies' Of the Presbyterian Church
netted a nice sum at the supper, which
was held Tuesday evening.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-22
lnsuring Bank Deposits.

The latest device that has
been introduced into the Cur
rency bill by the Senatorial
thinkers is a very modest scheme
for insuring the deposits in the
regional reserve banks. After
: per cent. dividends and the
accumulation Of a 20 per cent.
reserve. three-fourrhs of the
profits are to 20 to the redemp-
ton Of the per cent. bonds and
one-fourth TO the insurance Of
the deposits IN the regional
bank.
This is not a very objectiona-
bic proposal. nor a very impor-
tant one. Il is small timing
compared With the guarantee
ing Of deposits that has been
proposed at various times and
tried IN State or two. Certain
ly it is not desirable 10 make
depositors Indifferent 10 the
character of the men in whose
banks they make deposits by
assuring them of safety in any
case. Particularly is this not
desirable when il can be accom-
plished only by making sound
banks pay the losses of reckless
ones. The guaranteeing Of
bank deposits by all the banks
acting mutually puts a premium
on bad banking and imposes -
penalty on cook banking
That objection does not ap
ply to this plan for using Il
small part Of the profits Of the
regional reserve banks TO in
sure their deposits. The de-
posits will be mad by the
member banks, which will be
represented on the directories
of the regional banks. In fact,
the member banks will name
two-thirds of the directors.
though only one-third will b.
officers Of member banks. lt
is really a mutual insurance
scheme by banks in . position
regulate the risks incurred by
regional bank.
,ut this is only the PROPOSE
of a subcommittee, and
additional feature annex
III increase the difficulty
ting the bill through the
and every change made
'snate will increase the
of getting the bill
the House. IL seems
" worth while at this
seek to incorporate
apartments Of more
Is character. which
kelly TO be prompt
and which, there
certain to cause
ctment of the
a Record.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-22
To Prevent Blood Poisoning

apply al ouce the wonderful old reliable DIR.
PoRTER'S AHTisEPTIc HEALING OIL. a sur.
gicei dressing that relieves pain aud heals al
the same time. Not Imminent. 25c. SOC. 500.
ADVERTISEMENT
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-22
Our Twelfth Year

We begin Twelfth Year with the outlook before us
good We have kept step with the march Of modern pro-
gresveness and have built up fine business Our
has been due simply to the fact that kept the goods the
people wanted and gave them cents worth of goods for
every dollar they have spent with us.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-22
THE "BIG STORE"

begins its twelfth year with larger and better stock than
we have carried. We Headquarters for Furni-
ture We buy in carload lots direct from the
acturers. We buy for Cash and able sell very
reasonable prices Come for anything YOU in
Furniture or other House Furnishing Goods. We
have pretty Bed Room Suits in Mahogany, Oak,
Bird s-eye Maple and White Enamel Iron and
Brass Beds Rockers of all kinds, Hall Racks patent
Extension Tables, Kitchen Cabinets and Cup
boards, Wardrobes China Closets, Book Cases,
Bullets Etc. We pleased with Big Store this fall
T.,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-22
l.. PAUL EWELL,

A.tnrney.at.Law. Pooomoke City, Nd Will be
snow Hill every Tuesday at the once Of John
W station.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-11-22
LEADS THE PROCESSION

We bought stock early and had chance of buying
the best of and useful things Never before have
had such good values in SHOES. We know how to buy
shoes that we'll and fit we'll Our Big Store is the
home of the Bion Shoe, the American Lady Shoe the
splendid Eli Shoe and the welknow c. & E. solid leather
Shoe Buy them and YOU will buy again.
Our stock of Dry Goods and Notions is the largest
and best best selected
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-10-17

capped him and he was still searching.
when the bolt. springing sharply back.
caused him to straighten.
Are you there, Monsieur Mounte.
bank?" The door swung open; an un.
certain light cast sickly rays once
more within, and beneath the lantern.
raised above his head. innocent of the
danger he had Just escaped, the round
visage of the good-natured soldier who
had escorted the mountebank to the
auberge des voleurs looked amicably
and inquiringly into the darksome
hovel.
yes; what do you want?" the an.
swer came more curt than courteous.
What do I want?" the fellow re-
peated with a broad smile. Now that's
good! Perhaps 1t would be more to
the point to ask what do you want?
And here" indicating a loaf and jug
in his hand, 1--WE got them, though
why the commandant should have
cared, and ordered them brought"
he did?" said the prisoner, with a
Hash OF quick surprise. well. I'm not
hungry, but you can leave them"
Not hungry?" And the soldier.
who seemed little the worse for
liquor. but more friendly In conse.
quenoe, walked in. T don't wonder,
though" he went on. closing the door,
hanging his lantern above and plac-
ing the jug on the ground; "in such
foul hole? What you need, comrade,
is company, and," touching significant.
ly his breast. something warmer than
flows from the spring of. st. Aubert."
Il tell you," began the mountebank.
when the soldier, staring, got fair
look at the other for the first time and
started back.
"Eh? What's this?"
"oh, took them off! You don't SUP.
pose I'd sleep in my white clothes in
such dirty"
Right you are. comrade!" re-
turned the other. seating himself be-
fore the door on a three-legged stool
he found in corner "But for the
moment you gave me a start. /
thought you some other person."
"What-person?"
mo one In particular. You might"
unbuttoning his coat to draw forth a
bottle, have been any one! But dare
say you have had them off in worse
places than this-which, after all, Is
not bad, compared to some of the
rooms for guests at the Mount"
You mean?" The mountebank
| looked first at the closed blinds; then
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-10-17
Women Anxious to Serve.

More than twice as many women as
could be used applied for enlistment
In the Women's Sick and Wounded
Convoy corps, the newest adjunct to
the British army. The corps takes
part in practice drills. makes its own
camp, does stretcher work and other
wise gets practical training for the
regular service. When enlisting the
women accepted by the recruiting
officer receive the kings shilling
which binds the bargain and makes
the woman legally obliged to serve
as part of the military establishment
of the United Kingdom.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-10-17

best" About TO blow out the flaYfa.
he stopped, attracted by something his
foot had thrust aside; garment; the
soldier'sl A moment he surveyed It;
stopped; picked 1t up. Unless l am
mistaken" casting aside his own coat.
slipping on that Of the soldier. and
then donning the latter's cap. which
had fallen in the struggle, I'VE are
| about of a size. And this sword" un-
fastening the belt from the PROSTATE
jailer, Should go with the coat" A
moment his words, tense, reckless,
continued to vibrate in the soldiers
ears, then: "Ill leave you the lam
tern" And darkness fell over the
place.
Boldly, little uncertainty, as the
soldier had walked, the mountebank.
now. to all appearance, a man of the
ranks In the service of his Excellency,
| the Governor, strode down the wide.
stone-paved way separating the out.
houses from the officers quarters. hard
| against the ramparts. In the sky's
dome the stars still shone, although a
small mottled patch Of cloud obscured
| the moon; on either side no lights ap-
peared in windows, and friendly shad-
| ows favored him, until he approached
at the end of the way the broad, open
entrance between the soldiers bar
racks and the officers row. There. set
| in stone above the key of the time
worn arch, flared smoky lamp. dimly
| revealing the surrounding details; hut
the young man did not stop; had
drawn quite close to the medieval
structure, when Unexpectedly another
tread, ON the soldiers side of the
entrance, mingled with his own: rang
for a moment in unison; then jingled
out Of time. He who approached
came to sudden standstill; cast a
quick glance over his shoulder. only
to he brought to an abrupt realization
that II was now too late to retreat. A
black silhouette, suddenly precipitated
across the pavement, preceded dark
figure that stepped quickly out and
barred the way, while at the same
time, voice. loud and incisive. chal-
| lenged.
ITO RE CONTINIJED1
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-10-17
SYNOPSIS.

Comtcsse Elise. daughter OF the govern
with peasant boy. The Mount" small
-ock bound island. stood in vast bay on
the northwestern coast of France. and
uurlnG the time OF Louis XVI. was gov
ernment stronghold. Develops that the
i'easaht BOY was the son of SeiRneur De-
saurac, nobleman. Young Desaurac deter
mines 20 secure an education and become
! gentleman; sees the governors daush-
.er depart for Paris. Lady Elise returns
after seven years schooling, and enter
aims many mobiles. Her Ladyship dances
trms is made in an effort to capture a
mysterious LIE Seigneur Noir. He escapes.
Lady Elise Is caught In the "Grand' tide.
The Black Seigneur rescues and takes
her TO his retreat. Elise discovers that
her savor was the boy with the fish.
Sanchez. the Seigneur's servant. 10 ar
rested and brought before the governor.
Lady Elise has Sanchez set free. Seig-
neur and priest at the "Cockles. san
iraycd him. but Is not believed. The
Seigneur plans to release prisoners at the
Mount. Lady Elise pleads with her tath-
rr to spare the lives of condemned pris-
pne.s. Disguised as peasant Lady
elise mirgles with the people and hears
some startling fucts. A mysterious
hnuntcbank starts riot He Is arrested
aud locked up after making close obser-
yations of the, citadel. and Is afterwards
summoned before the governors daugh-
ter. The governor enters the room during
the interview with the Mountebank. As
miserable buffoon. the Mountebank 10 re-
leased by order OF the governor. De-
saurac overpowers guard and dons SOL
dler's uniform.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-10-17
The Winchester Measure.

The Winchester Measure. term
seldom, If ever used in this country.
though common in England, refers
to the fact that away back In the
reign of Edgar that King established
legal standard measure for the
prosecution of fraud. The standard
vessels were by royal order kept in
the City of Winchester. Hence the
winchester Measure" of the time OF
Henry VII. The standard of measure
in the United States is based on that
of the mother country. The last
Standard Weights and Measures act
of England was passed In 1855. Many
of the old rules are still in force in
that country.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-10-17
ehr 1908 eY TlaE eoeh3 -t1ERRLlL &c.

you pick up on the beach? To the
devil with the fellow!"
When the door had closed on the
mountebank and the commandant, he
turned to his daughter. "a madcap
trick!" Frowningly his Excellency
regarded her. ITO have gone into the
town and mingled with the rabble!
But" shaking his head and then suf.
fering that expression Of disapproval
to relax into severity, "say no more
about 1t! Here" indicating the letter,
rs something Of greater moment, to
be attended to and answered."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-10-17
Authorities Differ as to Its Derivation,
Many Claiming II to Be Of Celtic
Origin.

We are told that the name of this
gentleman who wrote about it-Ameri-
Gus Vespucius. His real name, how
ever, was Vespucci, and Vespucius is
the Latinized form of It, just as Ameri.
Gus Is supposed to be Latin for Amer
igo II the continent had been named
for Columbus 1t would not, in all prob
ability, have been named Christie
pheria, but Columbia Why, then, II
Columbus was to be robbed of the
honor, is the land not called Yes
pucia?
The question, too, has been raised
whether Vespucci's name was Ameri-
CO. One authority claims that 1t was
not 1t Is said that in a volume pub
lished at Milan only nine years after
the death of Vespucci his name Is
given as Albertatio. 1t is, of course.
possible that this was a misprint.
though such an error would be unlike
ly to occur on title page, even in those
days.
One unique theory is the name
America was not derived from Yes
puccis name at all, but that it
came from a Celtic word. imrich.
which means to emigrate. However.
the name may have been derived. Il IS
certain to stand. The whole world.
except France, calls this country
America, and spells the name one way.
This uniformity is true of no other
great country. Deutschland Is Ger
many to the English and Allemagne
to the French. England is Angleterre
to the French and Inghilterra to the
Italians. France is Frankreich to :he
Germans and Francia to the Span
iards. Espagna is Espagna to the Ital-
ians and Spain to the English, and SO
on. But America Is America, with
practically the same pronunciation to
all the world except France, where 1t
becomes Amerique.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-10-17

ttSaoe shone ouaf1eusly from the pgfs-
oner'a glance; his attention, that OF a
man straining to catch some expected
sound without, focused itself on the
speaker. This Jacques-what sort Of
quarters has he?"
ooh, he lives anywhere; every
where! Sometimes at the thieves
inn; again in one of the storenouses
near the wheel They say, though, he
is not great hand to sleep, but pass
es most of his time like cat, prowl.
ing in and out the black passages and
tunnels Of the Mount. But" abruptly
breaking off, "the play-that's what
want to know about! The end! How
did 1t end?"
I'm in no mood for talking"
Take the bottle, an it'n loosen
your tongue!"
mo"
What! you refuse?"
"Yes."
"Then," philosophically, must I
drink alone?"
mot here!"
"Eh?"
"Will you get out, or" and the
mountebank stepped toward the other
with apparently undisguised inten-
tion
80 that's your gamer" Quickly the
soldier sprang to his feet. Il must
teach you little politeness. my friend
how we deal with uncivll people In
the army!" And throwing off his coat.
as ready for bout at fisticuffs as for
an encounter Of words, the soldier
confronted the clown. when I'm
done, you'll sing that song of the stick
out OF the other side of the mouth.
and think your wicked peasant re-
ceived coddling from his master In
comparison!"
But the mountebank did not answer
with words-and the soldier was
still threatening, and painting dire
prophetic pictures Of what he intend
ed doing, when strong arm closed
about him; fingers like iron gripped
his throat, and. for some moments
thereafter, although of unusual size
and vigor, the man was more con
cerned in keeping his feet than In
searching his vocabulary for pictur
esque imagery. Then, in spite Of his
struggles and best endeavors to free
himself. he felt his head forced back
wards; the grasp on his neck tight.
ened. Still he could not shake of that
deadly hold, and, aware that conscious
ness was gradually leaving him, his
efforts relaxed. After that. for an In
terval, he remembered nothing; but
with returning realization and a vague
sense Of stiffness in his throat, in q
rough sort Of way was prepared to ac
cept defeat; acknowledge the other 8
supremacy, and seal that acknowledg
ment over the bottle.
Only the mountebank afforded him
no opportunity thus to toast the best
man." with long strap of leather
snatched from one Of the pegs, he had
already bound the hands and feet oil
his bulky antagonist, and was just ris
| ing to survey his handiwork, when the
other opened his eyes.
Here! What do you mean?" ex
claimed the soldier, when even the
| power vocally to express further sur
prise or indignation was denied him
in consequence of something soft be
ing thrust between his teeth; ant
, mute, helpless, he could but express
in looks the disgusted inquiry his lips
refused to frame
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-10-17
mo One in Particular"

at the door, and a sudden determina-
ton came to his eyes.
Those especially prepared for the
followers OF the Black Seigneur, taken
prisoners near Casque. for example!"
"They are dungeons?"
with jacques for keeper! The lit
tie sexton. we call him. because the
prisoners 80 generally from the cells
to the pit. and the Quicklime IL the
hunchback'a graveyard"
This jacques" a growing ,mDa-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-10-17
He obeyed.

Willie was struggling through the
story in his reading lesson. mo, said
the captain, he read, 'it was not O
sloop. 1t was larger vessel. BY tha
rig l judged her to be a,a.a-a-"
The word was new to him.
"Barque." supplied the teacher.
Still Willie hesitated.
"Barque!" repeated the teacher. this
time sharply.
Willie looked as though he had not
heard Alright Then with an apprehen-
sive glance around the class he
shouted:
"Bow-wow!" A.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-10-17
Easy Winner.

Senator Key Pittman was talking
in Tonopah about two lobbyists who
had quarreled,
But there's no fear" he said. "of
their manning or mutilating each 9th
er. They are like Bluff and Stuff.
WHO came out ahead a man
asked. in that street row between
Bluff and Stuf?'
Stuff did, was the answer, but
he had half a streets start"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-10-17
Her ADVANTAGE.

The woman over fifty. II she's not
fool. has one pull over all men and
younger women-she understands peo-
Pile. which the opposite sex never do.
and no woman does, till she's old
enough to understand hsrsslf
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-10-17
Doesn't Speak Well Of Him.

why did the last man who roomed
here leave?" asked the would-be
lodger.
Il told him to CO." answered the
landlady. And don't want any more
roomers like him. He should be hv-
ing in pig PEN"
Rather careless, eh?"
Careless is altogether too mNd
word, sir. I'm not finicky. because I
can't afford to be. but give you my
word that l never put but one thlug
in his room that stayed clean"
what was that?"
His towel"