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Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
WHAT ARE WE FIGHT
ING FOR?

The war in the Philippines
has grown To large dimensions.
Secretary Root is planning to
increase our army there to 40,
600 men. This is twice as large
as the army with which we
whipped Mexico. There were
only about 10000 of our soldiers
actually engaged in the over
throw of Spanish power in Cuba
and Porto Rico.
With "A war of this size on our
hands it is pertinent to inquire
what we are fighting for.
1t is. to begin with. an irreg-
ular and unauthorized war. !:
was never declared byCongress.
in which body the power to de-
clare war is vested by the Con
stitution. 1t is strictly Mr..
McKinley's war.
Is il to confirm our "sover-
eighty" over the islands. pre-
paratory TO their annexation
and government by the United
States No: for the Senate. a
part of the treaty making pow
er. adopted a resolution de-
claring
That by the ratification of the
treaty of peace with Spain it is
not intended to incorporate the
inhabitants Of the Philippines
into citizenship of the United
States. nor is it intended TO
permanently annex said islands
as an integral part of the terri
tory of the United States.
Are we fighting, then, to
suppress lnternecine war and
put down reign of terror
There is no war in the Philip
pines except between our sol
dierS and the natives. who CON
ceive themselves to be fighting
for their liberty and independ-
ence. There is no terror except
such as the splendid valor and
deadly effectiveness the bullets
of our troops have inspired.
Are we fighting to establish
a ''stable government" in the
islands and to insure to their
people the blessings of freedom
and civilization Why not
give them "a chance to govern
themselves Liberty is the
best-the only-preparation for
liberty. Freedom is the best
instructor in the school of self
government. When in the
worlds history has it ever been
necessary To thrust the right to
liberty and self-rule upon a
people with force and arms
Where do we find commission
for shooting our civilization
into lo,cOO,000 alien people 10,
600 miles away
Is it strange that the Ameri
can people are asking them
selves with increasing earnest
ness, What are we fighting
for ~. y. Word.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19

WE see that our old friend
Link" the shell pile orator,
endorsed "ShantytownGeorge"
at his convention in Somerset
last week. Link" is "a great
institution and manages to keep
a fat office all the time. He is
not i'm politics for his health.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19

column and will abide there for
a term of years.
The Post has always believed
that, on a straight and full
party vote, Maryland was "A
Democratic State. This year
the Democrats appear to have
got together. Their nomina-
tions for State offices are ad-
mirable, and their numerical
strength will in all probability
give them the victory predic-
ted by the 1mericm last spring
~ Wash Past.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
Single Fare to Baltimore and Re
turn via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

For the occasion of the presentation,
ON September IL, 1899. of sword OF
honor to Captain Dyer of the United
States cruiser Baltimore for his heroic
action in the Battle of Manila, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell special excursion tickets from sta,
tions ON its line in the States of Mary.
land, Delaware. the district of Columbia,
and the State Of Pennsylvania as fan
north a. York. TO Baltimore. at rate of
SINGH iar' tor he r""nd triI, minimum
rate. fifty cents. Tickets will be sold
September and II, and will he good to
return until September l3 inclusive
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19

a LITTLE Republican sheet
printed at Westminster, called
the Sentinel. thinks it knows
enough about politics, and es-
pecially about Col. Smith, to
speak authoritively. What
that paper don't know about
Maryland politics would fill a
big book and what it does
know amounts to nothing. For
downright ignorance it has no
competitor.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19

The old New York Sm is hav-
ing a peck of trouble these
balmy days. 1t is the Republi-
can organ of New York, but
the working men are all op
posed to it and the Suh printers
are all out on a strike. Working
men of New York are holding
condemnation meetings against
the old hussy, who essays to
dictate Maryland politics.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
. - 60

About one month ago my child, which
is fifteen months old. had an attack of
diarrhoea accompanied by vomiting. |
gave it such remedies as are usually
given in such eases. but as nothing gave
relief, we sent for physician and il
was under his care for week. At
this time the child had been sick for
about ten days and was having about
twenty-five operations of the bowels
every twelve hours, and we were con
WINGED that unless it soon obtained re.
lief il would not live Chamberlain 5
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoca Remedy
was recommended, and decided To try
il. | soon noticed change for the bet
ter; by its continued use complete
cure was brought about and 1t is now
perfectly healthy.-C. l.. BoGGs. Stump.
town, Gilmer Co. w. Va. For sale by
=. ID. Cottingham & CO.. Druggist
snow Hill, and l.. l.. Dirickson Jr.,
Berlin. Nd
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
Joseph Shaefer,
OCEAN CITY, MD.

There is nothing more delightful to
the little ones than day at the sea
shore amongst sand and waves. One
of the b. G. & \. Ry Company select
excursions affords this every Thursday
ut little expense.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
Seed Wheat.

have for sale lot of Currell's Pro.
life Seed Wheat of my own growing.
The best ever grew II is earlier than
Fultz and will grow ut least five bushels
more to the acre. Price 81 0O per bushcl
in lots of fifty bushels and over.
w H. FARRELL.
aug. ly-3t Chcstertown, Md
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
Last Notice.

All persons owing Taxes for the year
1898 are hereby notified To come for
ward and settle the same at once. rs
both State and County demand that
Taxes must he paid promptly. will bc
found at the Court House IN Snow Hill
every Tuesday and at my Stnrc III Cir
dletrec every week day il"ct me and
pay Your Taxes without further expense
GEO. l. BARNES, Collector.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
A Valuable Farm
Al Private or Public Sale.

now offer at private sale the Marine
Farm located adjoing the Fooks lands
about three miles from Snow HILL and
will sell the same on reasonable terms.
III nnt Snlb hafnrn
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
Mattresses and Pillows

This August Sale offers large saw
ings in the cost of Mattresses and
Pillows. And they are made up fresh
and new as you order them. of
thoroughly cleaned hair, and pure,
odorless feathers-the sure, careful
work of our own factory.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
Dining Chairs

A few more sets of Dining Chair:
of finest quality at price of cheap
goods. These chairs are upholstered
with leather; the frames of finest
quartered oak or mahogany
At SIS instead OF $3o-2 arm, 3 sid,
chairs; Oak.
A, $2S instead of SAL arm, side
chairs; Oak.
At $50 instead of $44-2 arm, sid,
chains; Oak.
At $32 instead of $4S-2 arm, sid,
chairs; Oak.
A, S3s instead of So SOL arm sid'
chairs; Oak.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
Mattresses

Filled with clean selected hair,
and covered with best ticking, in
either plain or fancy stripes; made
up in one or two parts, as desired ;
each mattress weighing forty pounds.
The price
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
FOR RENT.

and Market Streets, now occupied by
DIR. Hall rs drug store is for rent for
the year 1900 Apply 10 o. ID. Collins
Snow Hill. july l5tf.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
TueSdav, SeDtember 26th.

will offer it at public sale in front of
the Court House, at o'clock. on that
day and date.
MRS. ELLEN \. ROBINS,
Snow Hill, Md
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
Mahogany and Oak Sideboards.

At 50 instead of $l6-Flemish Oak.
A, $l3 instead OF $l6-Golden Oak.
At $22 ins cad of $35-Antique Oak.
A, $3S ms cad OF $s6-Antique Oak.
A, $4S in. ,cad of 500 Flemish Oak.
At $50 ins cad of SIS Mahogany Buffet
At 500 ins:cad of $lC0 - Mahogan
RuHet
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19

lT is said they have water in
Cumberland guaranteed To wash
anything rs white rs snow.
Better give Wellington a sous
ing.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
Made-up MusIins

Cotton prices in mill and ware.
house are on the jump; but it does
not affect these great snow-banks Of
Sheets and Pillow Cases that we con.
tracted for many months ago. The
same low prices, and the same strong
neat sewing of the seams, with the
sheeting torn-not cut. Bed muslin
to be proud of. These low prices
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
Oak and Mahogany Bureaus
highly polished

Al SIS instead OF $50 6-Oak Bureau.
At $40 instead of S32-Oak Bureau
At$20 instead OF $35 Mahogany Bureau
At $40 instead of $42 Mahogany Bureau,
t$2S instead of $48- Mahogany Bureau.
At $50 instead OF $50 Mahogany Bureau
AT S35 instead of 500 Mahogany Bureau.
At $45 instead of $40 Oak Bureau.
At $4S instead of $s0-Oak Bureau.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19

The goose feathers are steamed
and thoroughly deodorized in our
own factory, and coverings are of
the best ticking
Pillows, 20xSO inches, weighing D.
pounds, at Sl.25 each.
Bolsiers, 20xS6 inches, weighing S
pounds, at 81 so each.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
Bed Springs

Made of the best double woven
wire, for full size beds; now at
S4.25
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
$3.50
Pillows and BOlSterS-

We do not know of their equal
for less than twelve dollars.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
For the Toilet.
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given. that the sub
scribcr has obtained from TIE Orphan :
Court of Worcester County. Maryland.
letters of administration on the per
sonal estate of
MARIAN y. PAYNE,
late of Worcester County, deceased. All
persons having claims against the de
ceased, are hereby warned To exhibit
the same, with the vouchers thereof. 10
the subscribers, on or before the Sth
day of February, 1900. They may other
wise, by law, be excluded from all ben
efits of the said estate. All persons
indebted to the said estate are requested
to make immediate payment. Given
under my hand this Sth day of August,
1899.
FRANCIS p. TAYLOR,
Executor.
Test: EDWARD T.. DAVIS,
aug l2-3t Register of Wills
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
Price hints of Bedroom Suites

AT SIS instead of $30-Oak; ; piece.
AT $l6. so instead of s33; Oak; } piece.
At $l8 instead of $32; Oak; 3 piece.
AT $2S instead of $4S-Maple; :, piece.
At $4s instead of SO Maple; ; piece.
A, 500 instead of $l0O- Mahogany;
piece.
At SIS instead of SIPS Oak; 3 piece
At $50 instead of $3.50 Oak; 3 piece
These Suites are of the very best
construction and finish; large size
and in latest styles. Others for more
and less.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
FIFTH ANNUAL STATEMENT OF THE
Equitable Building & Loan Assn

We. the undersigned. have examined the
books accounts and securities held 10y the
Association. and certify that the statement
shown above is correct.
Respectfully submitted.
o. ". PURNEIL
W +. JOHNSON.
JOHN ". STATION.
Auditors
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
ICE CREAM
JOSEPH SHAEFER,

The Baker and Ice Cream Manufacturer
is again ut Ocean City for the season.
BE sure you go there for the best and
freshest BREAD. CAKES, PIES, ICE
CREAM, Etc Shacfcr knows all about
the bakery business and he will do your
baking satisfactorily and deliver your
with me
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19

Philadelphia, Monday, August IA, 1899.
THE TENTH AUGUST
FURNITURE SALE

promises to double in volume of
business that of last year.
We have brought over hundred
and sixty carloads of Furniture here
especially for this event. The dear
est piece in the whole lot is equal to
paying seventy-hve cents for dollars /;
there are thousands of pieces tina,
equal the buying of really-truly dol
lars at fifty cents.
And every piece is from our reg
ular suppliers-Furniture of our ex.
acting standard.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
Order Nisi.

COLLINS & JONES. solicitors.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
THE FIRST OF OCTOBER.
Dewey Names Approximate Date For
His Arrival In New York.


New York, July 25.-The first word re-
ceived by the authorities direct from Ad-
miral Dewey came to hand when Mayor
Van Wycl received the following:
"Trest, July Oh 1899
Letters received and invitation accept
ed. Expect to arrive about Oct. l. Will
cable definitely from Gibraltar. Have
written"
The letters referred to We're forward
ed to Gibraltar two weeks ago by Mayor
Van Wyci and General Butterhcld,
chairman of the Dewey reception COM
mittee. The letters told of the prepare
tons made for receiving the admiral and
the officers and crew of the Olympia on
their arrival in this city and requesting
him to accept the Inequalities of New
York and name an approximate date for
the arrival of his ship.
The receipt Of the telegram will enable
the committee on plan and scope and the
various subcommittee to complete all of
their ARRANGEMENTS. 1t was feared last
week that the letters referred to above
might have gone astrny. They were mail
ed to the American consul at Gibraltar,
with a request that they he forwarded to
Admiral Dewey if he should conclude to
Mediterranean.
1t is evident that the consul mailed the
letter Immediately after the announce
ment of the arrival of the Olympia at
Triest
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25

New York, July 25.-The Postal mes
senger boys who fit about in the neigh
borho0d of Broad and Wall streets have
struck to the number of 300. and If there
is any truth in what those boys still
working say the number of strikers will
soon be doubled unless their bosses ac
knowledge their grievances and settle
them. The chief grievance with the boys
is about the collar and uniform. Every
boy must wear Il celluloid collar and q
blue uniform, which the companies fur
nish them at the rate of 30 cents per uni
form a week and 10 cents per collar q
week. thereby deducting 60 cents Il week
from their earnings. which are, so say
the boys. disproportionately small whel
compared with the amount of work they
do
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
Ser,ntOr ReXeridGe NTtSEiNG,

Chicago. July 25.-A Tribune 81 'cial
from indianapolis says: There has been
some concern here over the present
whereabouts of Senator Albert J. Bev-
epid2e Letters just received from Ma
gasaki. Japan. dated June 30, showed
that he was Iuarantined on board ship
near there. with the Asiatic plague on
the vessel. One of these letters. appar-
emily snuggcd ashore. was from the
senator himself. He states that the vic
tins on board were Chinese from Hong
kong In the letter the senator says
Thank heaven Mrs. Beveridge Is al
Kioto." There has been no cablegran
from him since the date of the letter. al
though occasional cable messages have
been received from the senator since his
arrival in the orient.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25

In one of the schools Of this city,"
says the Worcester Gazette, ''thc teach
er, intending to relieve the monotonv
or the regular exercises, asked the pu-
plls II they would not like to sing. Of
course there was an instant clamor in
the Affirmative, and then the teacbar
asked what song they would prefer.
One little boy, in his eagcrness to make
the selection, spluttered out something
which the teacher did not catch. Turn
ing to the boy across the aisle, she ask
ed what Johnnie said. Please. comc
she unexpected answer he saws no
wants to sing His Country, TITS of
Him."'n
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
Iruinu ShaYy'a Olntms.

New York, July 25.-Commander DO
seph W. Kay of the department OF New
York is out with circular urging upon
the delegates to the national encamp
mont Of 1859 the claims Of Post Depart
ment Commander Colonel y. ID. SHAW
for .he Office of commander III chlef
The ,t,ice, made vacant by the death OF
la)uHpl James A. Sexton, will be hlleu
l,l majority vote of the house of dele
.- ~ at the annual encampment, whlcf
..li, enes at Philadelphia Sept. i.
Colonel Shaw entered the consular
service at the close of the civil war anc
remained in it until 1856. He has beer
active in promoting patriotism i'll the
publir schools and at the outbreak Of tine
Spanish war rendered the services OF 10,
Geo q. A. X. veterans to the govern
mont
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
J. Cd.
TR1KE G. ~" TX 3D.

,,.,ter,nt Be 49,: ~ prompt
urca to oncIl D'a"r"ntied inner
Wjlkesbarre, Pa, july 2o'-s. D. .u n
rott the father of Lieutenant oe ~ q
~ &C Company G, Ninth regiment, N; " ,a. =,
or.ns a mine near Yatesville' ana 80
dnv, ago the employees, most OF I psn'
forci9ners, presented grievances. Dr. w.
nett refused to consider them' ana LIE
men struck. al, I;outen.
When they refused to work. h'e9't his
ant Bennett asked four members o. t, nr'
compony to don their uniforms ana .n1 -.
With shouldered muskets and heaaeu -. ~
w. l,autennnt, with drawn sword the
mon advanced on the strikers.
Tley were ordered to get back 10 ~o.'
ot once. and, fearful of the bayohelSs
thev noured into the mine while ths sol
diers waited awhile to see that they s'"'-
there and then went home. IT,. !,
The affair was kept very qulet, ~. !.
has finally reached the ears or oo'ohe
Doupherty, and Lieutenant benhet' "n'
his men may be severely disciplined
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
TERMS:
City Meeting.

Another city meeting! For what
purposep More bonds for water. What
has become Of the Mayors pet hobby of
"Pay as you COP Did he lose it when
the great Goodhue prize package was
purchased What rights have the tax
payers in this water dealp Mayor Cor
don, as the city King, has in great haste
sent his scouts into the Orange hills,
and like magician, with wave OF
the hand expects the wafer to forever
flow into the city of Barre. Great ex-
pense is first made by our local water
King, and the bills must be paid by the
city.
A special city meeting is called for
more bonds, but in the meanwhile the
work goes on, each day making more
expense to be added to the debts which
an insulted and abused public must pay.
How will this remarkable action be OK
planned by the man who, in the face of
a vote in city meeting for spring water
on the Park, exclaimed: "No spring
water on the Park while | am Mayor"
Will our gifted Mayor undertake to
again pull the wool over the eyes of the
taxpayers as he did last March in his
campaign speech when he said: "Wait
until the dry season and We'll buy the
water plant at lower figure" and
then bought the plant before the dry
season came.
This city meeting has been called for
the purpose Of seeing if the city will
vote to bond for the Orange brook extern
sion. DO the taxpayers of Barre desire
to increase the great bonded debt now
SO great burden on our city? Are we
not bonded already beyond what Mayor
Gordon ever dreamed of when he SC
savagely attacked the leading local adj
vOcate of the bonding plan.
Why is the present administration so
anxious to have this weeks meeting vote
for bonds? Because if the bonds arc
issued the debt will not look so black
against them.
The Telegram believes that a major.
ity vote should rule. Our Mayor was
elected by majority of the taxpayers
but he was not given the right Oh pos el
to contract all the debts he wants lo
without vote of the people. An ex'
ample of forcing the people whether
they will or not is shown by the laying
out of a large sum of money already OF
hand for the Orange brook extension
and then call upon the city to vote fol
raising $50 600 more to finish what has
already been started. That is one way
Of doing business but is it following ou
the principle of government of, by ano
for the peopleP
1t is time to call halt and investi
gate.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
Auburn's Ball Team Quits.

Auburn, y. V, July 25.-Negotiations
are practically completed for the transfer
of the Auburn State league team to
Troy this week. The game has not been
Il paying venture in this city this season
Sunday ball is not permitted, and, as
Troy wants Il team, President Farrell
has concluded to sell out to responsible
parties there. The team would not be
transferred If Sunday ball We're per.
mitted Some action may be taken by
enthusiasts to induce President Farrell
to keep his team here. but there seems
little likelihood Of success.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25

Boise City. July 25.-Word from Lew
iston over the long distance telephone Is
to the effect that, while the Indians on
the Nez Perces reservation have out
wardly submitted to the agreement Of
their chiefs to permit work on the North
ern Pacific grade through the reserva-
ton to proceed, the young bucks con-
tinue to manifest an ugly spirit, which
is brutalized by the liquor furnished by
white men. They threaten to swoop
down on the graders again as they did a
few days ago. this time not to scare them
off, but to murder. There are no soldiers
there. and the workingmen have little
protection.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25

Scranton, g.. July 25.-Twelve build
ings, r;inciraiy business places, We're
burned at Forest City. six miles north of
Carhoudalo, causing a loss of about $780,
600, partly covered by insurance. The
heaviest sufferer is r. G. Manner. who
owned seven of the burned buildings
The fire, which RACED for two hours,
broke out in Henry Spencer's blacksmith
shop from an unknown cause and rapidly
spread to the adjoining buildings. These
were frame structures and We're soon
consumed
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
ENTOMBED IN A MINE.
ovantx Miners Caught by Expiosi""
ns C,x md Fire Damp.

Seventy Miners Caught by E1pi""'"''
of Gns and Fire Damp.
brownsville, Pa, July 25.-An expo.
siop Of gas and fire damp occurred m the
nina Of the Kedstone Coal, Oil and Gas
company at Grndstone, five miles from
here, in which 70 men were entomp Ir'l'
Two were killed and four injured. Inc
others were finally rescued. an
The explosion occurred in entry no. ~
ond tho force was so great that eight men
who had Just descended into the shaf'
were Knocked down and seriously IN
iured. All escaped, however, but 90!
named Solomon, who had an ugly cu'
across the throat, but who went BACK
refusing to leave the mine until MS Ia
Their and brother could be got out.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
Charged With Rabbits Murder.

Springfield. Mass, July 25.-Robert
Russell and Robert Wade, both colored.
were arraigned before Judge Bosworth
In police court charged with being fugi-
tives from justice. They are wanted in
Binghamton. N. Y, to answer to the
charge of numbering the Jewish rabbi.
Louis Grinsberg July 4. The young
men pleaded not guilty. When asked if
they We're willing to return to Bingham
ton without requisition papers. they said
they We're, and so the court turned them
over to Deputy Sheriff RUNNER of Bing-
hamton, who identified them Mr.. Rum
mer left the city with his prisoners.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
Many LynrhinRs In Georgia,

Bainbridgc, Ga. July 25.-Decatur
and Early counties are still greatly OK
cited over the recent lynchings of negroes.
One negro WAS lynched by hanging after
his body had Aeen mutlated, two have
been found icad, and their scalrs are re-
ported to be on exhibition at Saffold,
while the bodies of two others were
found lying near II railroad track in the
disturbed district. The cause of their
death is in doulN.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
A BONANZA.

We will give to any person calling at
our Office and paying SOC for a two
months subscription to the TELEGRAM
one of those elegant souvenirs of the
LIST Vermont Regiment at Chickama1ga
which retail at so cents. Only limited
supply will be given away so hurry i
YOU want one of them.
Elm. St. BARRE PRESS CO.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
Odd Companions.

The Kennebec Journal. tells of man
VINO has fox and hound that are
boon companions. When both animals
We're IN the pup stage, they were plac-
ed together and have now enjoyed a
year or each others society in peace
ana harmony. They sleep together and
play with each other much after the
manner OF two frolicsome pups. The
foX has perfect freedom of action. com.
ing ana going at WILL but he always re-
turns at night to share the dogs bed.