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Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24
Like n Brave Man.

John WeitZel was one of the hOldest
pioneers of West Virginia. "A man alb
solutely without fear" one of the chron-
iclers of those times calls him. The man.
ner of his death was worthy of that eu-
logy. In the pursuit of his occupation.
that of hunter and surveyor. he often
undertook long journeys alone-a reck-
less proceeding when time and place are
considcrel-and was never accompanied
by more than one or two friends.
One day, while returning in canoe
with one companion from an excursion
to Middle Island creek. he was hailed hy
large party Of Indians and ordered TO
put ashore. Without making any reply
he headed the boat for the middle Of the
stream. and with his companion made
every effort TO escape.
The Indians fired ON the instant. and
one of the bullets struck Weitzei in the
body Seeing at once that the wound
was mortal. he ordered the other man
to lie down in the canoe. and then with
renewed vigor. though his life was ebb-
ing fast, he pulled for the opposite shore.
The Indians fired another volley. but
without effect. and before they could re-
load the boat was out of range. WeitZel
expired soon after reaching the bank
and was buried by his companion. Ills
grave may still be seen. marked by a
rough stone on which is traced in rude
characters, - W. l1s1. youths Com
Danion
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24
Sl.00 A y EAR.
LETTERS OF JUNlUs.
Fresh Testimony showing That Their Au-
thor Was SIR Philip francis.

=
thor Vas SIR Philip francis.
An event of the first magnitude is
about Ia take place. Lord Beaconsiicld
said that there were only two really
burning questions: Who wrote the let
ters of .Iunus: Vino was the Man
In tine Iron Mask: The former of the
two has AT length been satisfactorily
cleared up and the proofs, based on re-
Gently discovered documents. will DO
published IN volume to be issued short
ly 10y a great old firm, whose name will
be Il guarantee of the genuneness of the
discovery
The public viii Of course guess that
this has been made through the mass of
manuscripts of Sir Philip Francis. which
came into the market some months back.
In fact, it is said that the new matter
discovered leaves no doubt whatever
that Francis was the author of the IA
nous letters. \ grandson of Sir Philip
is said 10 he still alive, and to have been
a judge in Australia. The little clique
of literary Australians assert that he is
in some way connected with the book
and are very jubilant NJ the prospect of
nently before English readers as she did
a few years since.
The first of the letters Of .Iunius ap-
pearcd more than a century ago, on Jan.
u, 1869. They We're published at inter-
walls from 1863 To ls.s2, when they were
collected by Woodfall and revised by
their author. whose name not even the
publisher ever knew. They were attrib-
uted to Sir Philip Francis. Warren
Hastings most bitter enemy; To Lord
George Germaine (Sackyille), who was
dismissed the army for cowardice at
MindOn, and as minister was responsible
for represSlve measures against the
American colOnists; To Lord Temple, TO
the great Burke himself and at least six
or seven others. There are probably few
of our readers who are not acquainted
with Macauley's summing up to prove
that Sir Philip Francis was Junius:
The external evidence is we think,
such rs would support a verdict in a
civil-nay, III a criminal-proceeding.
The handwriting Of Junius is the very
peculiar handwritin. Of Francis slightly
disguised. As to the position, pursuits
and connections of ,lunius. there are five
marks. all of which ought To he found IN
Junius. They are all five found in Fran
els. We do not believe that more than
two of them can be found in any other
person whatever" In dedicating his
collected letters 10 the English people
their writer said, Il am the sole deposi-
tary of my own secret. and it shall per-
ish with me-" John Wilkes, writing to
Junius in iss1sl. called it 1.-THE most inn
has remained for century and a quar-
ter. But it is soon To- bc secret no
longer james Gazette.
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24
Here's Full Dress Uniform.

Lieutenant Hero of the army has been
creating no end Of excitement in Wash
ington society for some time past by APP
pearing at every entertainment to which
he is invited in the gorgeousness of his
full dress uniform. This action. far from
being due To some causcless freak of fan
cy on the part of the lieutenant. has n
distinct end III view.
He is in the city for the purpose of get
ting a bill through congress Ivy which
army officers of all ranks shall be COM
PEELED in future to wear their uniforms
whenever they appear ut public or pri-
yate gatherings of "a social nature. 1t is
in order tocarry out in practice his theo-
ries ON the subjec; that Lieutenant Hero
is pursuing his decidedly novel manner
Of dress AT afternoon teas and similar
functions. Kate Fields Washington.
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24
A silly Joker'S Lesson.

Some time ago gnest of one of our
hotels sent old Mrs Marsh to the South
ern Express company's office with an or
der to the express agent 10 pay Mrs.
Marsh $50. 900 at once. The simple old
woman took it to the express office. be-
lieving. as she always does. that the
money was due her. Clyde Glenn, the
polite and manly agent. took the note.
wrote across its back and sent Mrs.
Marsh with il to the writer.
When the man opened the note, he
found the express agent had indorsed it
thus: will you not try in the future 10
conduct Yourself as gentleman. remem-
bering that your mother is or will he an
old woman" The thoughtless joker took
the note to the express office. called for
the agent and grasping Mr.. Glenn's hand
said. Il thank you for that rehuke. =
Tampa (Fla) Times
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24
Human Peirilicntinn.

Thomas Callahan of Footc. Iron coun-
ty, Mo-, writes rs follows: In 1918 a rel
ative of the writer died and was buried
in Wood county. .. In 1896 took part
in the work of disinierring the body.
The coffin. which was of walnut boards,
was found tn he perfectly sound. After
everything was ready for hoisting the
coffin and its contents To the surface we
found that it was utterly impossible to
perform the task with the force AT hand
on account of the unusual weight. Four
strong men were then called, and with
ropes and other appliances we finally
succeeded in raising il In the surface
The body was found To- BE- in com
plcte and perfect state Of i.irifaction.
The person. who had died of ,liphtheria,
never weighed more than 40 pounds
when in life. and it was the extraordinary
weight Of the remains after they had lain
eight wears i'll the earth that prompted
MS To make the examination which re-
suited in our astounding discovery. Since
that time tlSjG) several petriiied human
bodies have been dislntcrred in the same
general locality"
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24

That pillow Of flowers on the casket
was presented hy his Sabbath school
class. all of whom he brought to Christ.
That cross Of flowers at the head was pre-
scnted by the orphan asylum which he
befrcnded. Those three single flowers
one was sent by poor woman for
whom he bought ton of coal. and one
was 10y waif of the street whom he res
cued through the midnight mission. and
the other was from n prison cell which
he had often visited 10 encourage re-
pentance i'll a young man who had done
wrong.
Those three loose flowers mean quite
as much rs the costly garlands now
breathing their aroma through this sad
dened home croNded with sympathizerS.
Blessed are the dead who die in the
Lord. They rest from their labors, and
their works do follow them"
Or if il should be the more solemn bur
ial at sea. let II be after the sun has
gone down and the captain has read the
appropriate liturgy, and the ships bell
has tolled. and you are let down from
the stern of the vessel into the resplcnd-
ent phosphorescence at the wake of the
ship. Then let some one say. in the
words of my text. "lIe makcth path
to shine after him."
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24
Tn. Gold Cure For sore Threat.

A well known Portlauder wears a
necklace and is no dude either. He is
exceedingly sensitive to sore throat. and
he believes the gold of the chain protects
him from ii. When he was married. his
wife found that he constantly Wore a
string Of gold beads around his neck.
She had little faith in their remedial
property, and when the string broke one
day she was in no hurry To replace it
But her husband came home with a bad
sore throat. and she was So converted TO
this gold cure that she bought him a
chain that would be less likely 10 break
than the string of beads. He has prob
ably worn gold around his neck for at
least 20 wears. and you can't convince
him that it's merely whim. Lewiston
(Me.) Journal.
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24
Her Self Sacrificing Work.

Miss Kate Marsden. the English wom-
an who Is devoting her life To alleviating
the lot of the siberian lepers. has arrived
at ST. Petersburg and is preparing to
start afrcsh for the leper colony in order
10 continue her self sacrificing wo-k.
Queen Victoria is stated to have provid
ed Miss Marsden with an autograph let
ter asking all persons To whom she may
apply during the journey 10 furnish her
with all the assistance i'll their power.
During her short stay at 81. Petersburg
Miss MarSien is the guest of Princess
Tcherbatoff. London Gcntlewoman.
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24
Difference Betw-.n Cheek" and


Many people use the word cheek"
and nerve" of everyday vcrnacular. as
if they We're synonymous and inter
changeable. 4 bright friend called our
attention To this the other day by max
ing a very nice distinction between them.
It's idiotic. said he. to use the words
cheek" and mere as if they meant
the same. Cheek is no more nerve than
beauty is brain. A man may have both,
but it's not usual. Cheek is active. Nerve
is passive. Cheek needs mouth. Nerve
very seldom uses one and then only to
shut it, Cheek talks and acts. Nerve
thinks. waits and achieves. Cheek is
sometimes admirable in its ends. hut is
usually offensive in it's means Nerve is
never offensive.
Don't ever think man ne, Ssarily
lacks nerve Just because he doesn't ask
for what he wants. His forharance
may he the best proof Of his nerve. \
cheeky man compares with a ncrvy one
as sprinter of 100 yards dash com
pares with 20 miles -you-pleaSe
runner. Cheek is sometimes Il blessing
and sometimes curse. Nerve Is al
ways blessing.
In these days. when taking is fine
art. cheek has better chance To win
financial success than nerve has, think.
But though nerve dies poor ii probably
dies happy y-Donahoe' Magazine.
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24
II IL the Best.

The smccc>> of Chamhcrlains Cough Rem
cdy in ctfcctins II speedy cmrc "i colds.
Group and wh""ring cough has hr"u@it it
int" GREAT demand Mc>sr, routiiS 4 Son.
nf Cameron Ohio. -, that il has gained 81
reputation second I" none in that vicinity.
Jas VI. Queen. 81 Johnston. W. Va. saws
il i the best hc ever u>,.l 4. +. jones,
druggist. y iuonn. Miss. -.AS: CHAMBER
luu'- Cough E,med, IS lrricctl, reliable.
have alway@ Warranted il and il never
tailed t" give the m'>t pcricrt sat,>iactior'.
~ cent hotilc, Ion snlc tl pr. &. /. W.
Halt bru.,.i,t. SNOW Hi, MI
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24
NInlirninr Gnnt.

II must be conceded that Judge Koch
is past master in the lecture language
of the police court bench. y dirty loaf
er who had been caught insulting wom-
en- in the Fourth avenue tunnel was be-
fore him. whcreupon. bracing himself
for the occasion. the judge said: BY
your conduct you have shown Yourself
the equal of goat and the inferior of n
jackass Six months. Joe Howard in
New York Recorder
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24

Fcfhnr~ 10 local 'li-cu-o has FnIIT''I NnI
hniiie,l the medical profession more than
nasnl caiarh Whit moi immediately fatal
II Is nn"u:. the m,,st nau>euus and 'iis.u sting
ills the flesh j. heir H.. aud the records how
vcrv few ar no rasrS ni tndi,nl culc nt
chronic catnrrh bv any "t the many m"dr>
"i treatment untill the introduction oi Ely :
Cream Balm few wears age Tie succc :
"i this preparation h"> ''ci' most gtatii'ins
and surprising. y 'ir--, Is wi,hnn' I.
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24
Cure For Headache.

AS u remedy for all forms ri Headache
Electric Bittcrs has rrhved +" he the very
best II effects perAamant cure and the
most dreaded hahitnal sick hcacachcS Weld
Ia lis influence. We urge all who afflicted
To procure bottle. nni give this remedy
fair trial. In eases of hahiiual constipation
Electric Biitcr> cures hv givin, the needed
tome to howcl> and frw eases long rc-ist>
the use ui this medicine. Try II "urc
Large battles only Fifty cents at l.. u. Cot
tn-ham- Drug store.
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24
For the Children.

I'm huyiu. cough medicine for children.
SAYS II. \. Walker. II prominent druggist at
Og,lcn. Utah. never he afraid t. huy
Chamherlnn'> Comgh Remedy There Is nn
danger from il and relief is always surr a.
follow | particularly rccomnrn! Cham
hcrlain's because hive found il I" hr safe
and reliable 1t j. especially Tor cold-.
Group and hopping cough ~ cent hpttlc>
i,r sale hr nr. &. + " Hall. D'o.si-t.
Sunt ItiU MI
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24

Nervous Old Lady hope your horse
is quiet. cabman:
Cabby None to excl her in that re-
spect. mum.
Nervous old Lady with gasp)-But
what's she laying back her ears like that
for: Look.
Cabby (complacently)-Oh. that's only
his fcmi-nine curiosity, mum. She likes
to hear where she is agoin to.-London
lit Eits
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24

The lnkstand The postage stamps bet
the envelopes this morning that they
would never be licked
The Penwipcr How did it come out:
oh. the stamps got stuck. - Boston
Traveller.
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24
a Quarter Century Test

For quarter "f u century DIR. Kings
New Discovery has been tested, and the
millions WHO haV. received benefit from
its usc testify I" ITS wonderful curnii.r
power, il nll lv>ca~c~ of Throat Chest and
Lungs \ r"ncdy that ha~ sta"l the tc.t
So long aud that has ..i,ru s." universal sat
i>iaciiou Is TO experiment Each bottle j.
positively guaranteed t" give rclic,. "r the
mooney will hc refunded. II i admitted to
l,r the most reliable f"r Coughs aud Colds
TRIAL l.ottlcs Free ~ 4. u. Cottinghnm =
Coz Drm. Siurc Large SIZE 5nc and : 0u
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24

80 tons Canada Hardwood Ashes
Tor sale hv j. T.. Holland, Milford.
Del. m3l
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24

.O00 bushels Michigan Early
Rose potatoe> Tor sal.' hv j r.. Holland.
Milford, Del. m2l
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24

The reputation "i III. "MriIny
House" Baltimore. fer first class nrcom-
modaiions aud low rates is fully sustain
ed under the present management This
fact with its central location should rac
ommcnd u Ia all travellers.
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24

Dr. Picrce'S Pellets cure constipation.
pilc.. >ick headache, and indigestion. or
dyspepsia.
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24
Improved Big Stem
Sweet PoTATo Sur SEQ
FOR SALE.

This variety cleared over 8. .s0 from 3,acr :
of land in two years. The larger portion grown
10y phosphate alone. The hest is the cheapest.
especially seeds. For prices address ". J..
ELZEY. ENmorc. Va.
DEAR SIR: Th" sweet potato seed that
bourci Of you last season were very nice. and
made the largest yield of any ever raised and
were very pretty. Yours Respectfully.
FL. DUKES.
Girllctrcc. NIL. February LIST. 1904.
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24

sold at cost. The season is closing
and they must 20. Your "p"rtu-
nifty for big bargains
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24

have just purchased from the
manufacturers. at hard-time prices
1000 Pairs ofMen', Women'S and
{ hildreuS'
Democratic messenger., 1894-02-24

An Unusually Attractive and Eloquent SER
mon-The Pathway of the Almighty An
IrradIated Wave of GIadness The GLOW
OF Good Deeds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
DIXIE 10 sEND CORN WEST.
A Train Load to be Forwarded for the
Nebraska Sufferers.

Baltimore, Dec. 26-The suggestion sent
out Monday evening by the Manufactu-
rers' Record, that in view of the great
suffering reported in Nebraska because of
the short corn crop. the south, which has
such an abundant corn crop this year,
should send solid train of corn and
meat to Nebraska for distribution, has
met with very cordial reception.
w. H. Baldwin, vice president Of the
Southern railroad, telegraphs the Manu-
facturers' Record: II note with deep in
terest your plan to send corn to Western
Nebraska to save the destitute people of
that state 1 have been privately in
formed that the condition existing is very
bad. 1 am confident that all the railways
in the south will arrange to collect all
shipments and forward them free"
President Hoffman of the Seaboard line
authorizes the Manufacturers Record to
say that his road will be glad to receive
all contributions made from any point on
its line or from any connecting lines and
arrange for free shipment to the west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
-FOUR JAIL BIRDS ESCAPE.
They overpower the Jailer and Lock
Him in the Coal Cellar.

Montgomery. Ala, Dec. 26.-Between 9
and O'Clock this morning four prisoners
escaped from the county prison here BY
a trick they had prevented the turnkey
from locking their cell Monday night and
this morning when Jailer w. G. Pinkston
opened the door to the cage corridor the
men suddenly sprang upon him, gagged
him and at the point OF his own pistol
hauled him out In the Jail yard and put
him in the coal cellar. Long iron bars
with goose neck hooks attached were
drawn from the furnaces and hung over
the brick walls, making escape easy One
man guarded the jailer until the other
three had scaled the wall and then he fol-
lowed and was away before the alarm
could be given. About 10 o'clock this
morning one of the prisoners, a white
man, known as c. II. Stone. was caught by
Sheriff Waller in a hay loft at the fair
grounds. The other men, Frank Leroy
and Thomas Martin, white pickpockets,
and Tom King, a colored. horse thief, are
still at large. All four of the fugitves
came to Montgomery while the Southern
exposition was in progress last Novem-
Der. Rewards have been offered for their
capfurQ
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
ONLY PLAYING INSANE.
A Condemned Wife Murderer Caught in
His Own Game.

Columbus, O., Dec. 26.-Dr. L. j. Will
son this afternoon created sensation In
the lunacy inquiry Of George Kalb, the
wife murderer, by swearing positively that
the prisoner Is sane. and being one Of the
leading physicians Of the city, his testi-
mony is very important.
lie said he had visited the Jail to see
Kalb two or three times day since last
Saturday.
On some Of these occasions Kalb was
made aware Of the doctors presence, but
on others the matter was kept secret
from him. When Kalb knew the doctor
was watching him he played the insane
dodge TO perfection, but at other times he
acted as rational as any man.
The doctor became convinced from these
experiments that Kalb was simply playing
the insanity role and yesterday afternoon
accused him of 1t and confronted him
with the proofs. Kalb weakened and
began crying, and said he was in trouble
and everybody was against him.
DR. Wilson said he had no longer any
doubt but that Kalb WIS perfectly sane.
This corroborates the testimony OF the
taller who testified that the prisoner
showed no signs of insanity till his attor-
ney's and their physicians had visited him
several times.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27

Il am here, Mr.. Con. to conduct the
examination with prOpriety," replied the
witness sarcastically.
The inspector said It was not necessary
for him 10 indorse the street department
bills, as the department could do so.
Did you ever hear of a charge OF cor
ruption brought against you?"
mo, sir"
why Capt Schmittberger swore he
paid you money!
He swore to what was untrue"
HAD he any reason for committing
perjury?"
TO keep out of states prison"
How do you know?"
Il believe il to be so.'
Now, can you state to the committee
any fact 10 induce Capt. Schmittberger
to testify he paid you bribes?'
Il can't state. I only conjecture he
wanted to save himself"
Did you do anything to him?'
Yes. sir; assisted him"
There was a laugh at this. The wit
ness said that he had read in some news
paper that Capt. Schmittberger would
be granted immunity if he testified.
Are you prepared to swear that Capt.
Schmittberger swore falsely?'
'Yes, sir"
Ibid he swear falsely when he testified
that. pool rooms fiourished in his pre-
cinct?''
HE reported them as closed"
But it was your duty to find out If the
reports were true?'
at takes nearly all my day to do office
duty"
"Did you ever take the trouble to verify
Capt. Schmittberger's reports?''
II supposed them correct"
well. then, you rest on your captains
report?'
ITO a great extent, yes"
Don't you know that you, yourself,
often made false reports when you were in
the Tenderloin.
mo, sir I did not"
did you ever report disorderly houses?'
Yes, sir, and closed them, too"
Can you give me the name of one disor-
derby house you suppressed"
The inspector paused a moment and
said he could not remember.
Mr.. Goff here suddenly asked for an ad-
journment until tomorrow morning.
Inspector Williams left the stand smil-
ing. 1t was the general opinion that
he will prove a stubborn witness.
The examination will be resumed at 10 go
O'Clock in the morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
ADDING INSULT 10 INJURY.
Two Pugilists Driven Out of Buffalo as
VaRabonds.

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 2s.-Johnnie Van
Hest and soIly Smith, the feather-weight
pugilists, were. .arraigned as vagabonds in
the police court this afternoon and or
dered to leave town.
Superintendent OF Police Bull, said this
evening: II have made up my mind to re-
the city of all idle persons OF that class
Pittsburg. Pa, Dec. 26.-Superinte
Of Police O'Mara has ordered the arrest OF
all prize fighters who have no visible
means of support, and directs that they
should be charged as vagrants and treat
ed as SUCH Tonight Jerry Marshall the
Australian negro, was arrested, but re-
leased on bail, and will have hearing to-
morrow. The order was issued because
Marshall and Jerry Sullivan Of Boston had
participated in a six-round bout few
nights ago to a select crowd. The Austria
lian got decision and purse. Inc
police got wind of the affair. and Super
intendent O'Mara to-day issued the order
to treat all prize fighters as vagrants.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
CLEVELAND AND THE TURKS.
Why no Demand Was Made That Jew
EFT be Allowed 20 20 to Armenia.

Washington. Dec. 26.-Secretary Gresh-
am has learned officially from United
States Minister Terrell OF the decision
reached by the sultan refusing 10 accede
10 President Cleveiand's suggestion that
Consul Jewett accompany the Turkish
commission TO Armenia, and make an in
dependent report. and that the sultan has
informed Mr.. Terrell that the matter NAV
be considered ended 1t will be remem-
bered that the United States as a neutral
power was warmly urged by the sultan in
the first instance to appGont member OF
the commission and that President Cleve-
land In declining 10 accept this Invitation
conveyed the intimation that he would
consent 70 appoint representative In an
independent capacity whose report would
De made to this government instead of 10
the Turkish government and in anticipa-
ton OF the acceptance OF this proposition
by the sultan Consul Jewett was named.
IL appears from the latest dispatches.
however, that France has consented 10
supply the third member OF the commits
sion, the other two being Turks As no
rumor or evidence has been presented that
American citizens have been massacred,
IL Is said In official circles that the United
states would hardly be warranted In de-
manding that Consul Jewett be given the
necessary escort TO enable him to pursue
an Independent investigation. 1t was in
the general interest OF civilization alone
that the matter OF American participa.
ton In the inquiry was considered.