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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-09
IRONSHIRE.

Miss Annie Brcdcll is visiting at the
home of Mr. g. r. Mumford.
Miss Berthe Birmingham returned
home Thursday, after spending several
weeks with her brother III Philadelphia.
Mrs. james Brattcn and daughter
Mary of Philadelphia spent a part Of
last week AT the home of Mr., Eli ID.
BrattenS
Masters Raymond and Carlton Boston
spent few days this week with their
aunt. Mrs. 6. \ Harrison
Misses Jennie and Annie Massey re-
turned too their home in Somerset
County Thursday after spending several
days with their cousin. Miss Bessie
Burbage
Miss Lille West spent several day )
of this week with relatives III Newark.
Miss Rosa Brattcn entertained quite
Il jolly crowd Monday evening: among
those present were the Misses Jennie
aud Annie Massey and Bessie Burbage.
McSsrs Calvin Evans. Vincent Peters
aud James Holland.
W. have few pair al ladies mar
row width shoes t. clos, ont cheap j.
: Price X Go
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Local notices ia these columns are
charged for al The rate Of 10 cents line
for crery insertion. II matters mol pIiat
others charge. W regulate ouT o'cn
prices according TO The far north Of tl'is
journal as an adre, tisinq medium.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-09

"For the sake of fun. mischief is
done. \ vast amount of mischief is
done, too. because people neglect 10 keep
their blood pure This mischief. for
tunatcly, may be- undonc by the faith
ful u.s. Of Hoods Sarsaparilla Hoods
Pills cure al liver ills Non irritating.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-09

Copy in part of letter from the wife
of Lieut. n. f. Mcclure, Act. Quarter
master
HrMACAo. PoRTo Rico, Aug p. 1899.
My Dear Mrs North Your letter to
Mr.. Mcclure came yesterday evening.
and | hasten 10 write YOU i'll his place.
In fact, feel that cannot forgive my
self for not writing You at once after
that awful storm. was quite unncrv-
ed myself a for two days. | was un-
certain of Mr.. McClurc'S whereabouts.
He was out with detachment at the
time. | have not been able to write my
own parents. But | must hasten and
write you all that can about your dear
poor boy.
am told that Mr. Newman has writ
ten you all the sad facts of the case.
them. But want you TO know that
Your dear boy was loved and respected
by all who knew him. and that he was
held i'll high esteem by the officers of
his troop | was greatly interested in
him How much SO | did not realize
till the news came of his sad. sad death.
and it was then that my heart and
sympathies went out 10 you i'll your
terrible loss.
Although | was quite i'll NJ the time,
| walked beside his poor dear body all
the way To the grave, and thought of
you at the time. and while | could not
exactly fill your place ! tried 10 do all
that sister could AT such time
feel that il may be- coinfor; to You 10
know that III this PARKWAY land there
was woman's heart which truly
mourned a> he was gently and tcnderly
laid i'll his last resting place.
Very truly and sincerely,
MAMIE r. MCCLURE
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HENRY NORMAN NORTH
Some Letters His Parents Have
Received Concerning His
Death.

Last week we gave an account Of the
death of Norman North. This week
we produce likeness of thu young man
and two letters from Humacao where he
lost his life
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-09

Are You going to put III wheat this
Fall Don't fail 10 see the New Buck
eye" Drill Steel Frame, Steel Disc.
Glass Fertilizer Feed M guess work
about seeding lon scc it seed W.
have On, here " H. Corddry x son,
and Mont Stagg
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-09
TAX { s.

Your taxes for 1898 are due The
County Treasurer Is anxious for the
to meet the bills of the county
They must he paid at once. will h. glad
10 send Won hill on request. II You pre-
fer will advertise and sell What j. your
pleasure J. c. HARRISON. Collector.
Districts NJ. 3, ) and . Berlin Md
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-09

This letter is from two spanish ladies,
and Mr.. North had it translated
HtMACAo. PnRTo Rico. Aug 20. 1899
Respected Madam We have not the
honor Of knowing YOU, except through
our acquaintance with him, who in life
was your beloved son and our dear
friend, Manolo. This i the name they
gave Norman Omuy his soul bc with
Ciodl whose sad death is an irrcparable
loss To YOU his mother, and to rs his
good friends. who cannot forget him
even for a moment. for his virtues
rendered him deserving all respect.
We suppose, dear madam. that his
kind comrades. and those who were his
commanders i'll the army in which he
served, have appraised YOU of this event
So lamentablc.
Therefore, we shall not undertake to
furnish the details, which we trust you
have had from his good comrades, who
likewise have wept over his death and
who recall Mano!a Norman as the
loyal friend, the worthy comrade. and
the beloved brother.
Permit rs then. dear madam, to say
that we who here take the liberty of
respectfully addressing You personally
are three sisters, the first friends your
dead son made upon his arrival To this
city, and desiring 10 preserved mcmento
of his kind disposition and nobleneSs of
heart. we supplicate, dear madame, if
you should deem our petition just, that
YOU will send 90 Us one of his photo
graphs. a memcnto which we desire To
have. and which we shall cherish as Il
priceless remembrance of your unfortu-
nate child. 1t only remains for uS 10
pray that you will maintain the true
resignation of dcvout Christian, and
submit without falling prey To de-
spair. To that which God iii His wisdom
has decrecd.
In the hope of favorable answer
from you. we submit ourselves 10 your
wishes. which we hope will be directed
i'll "A manner that will bring joy to these
three sisters who are named :
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W. hay" few pair OF ladies mar.
row width shoes to clos, ont cheap J.
: Price X Go
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-04
BOTH SHUT OUT.
Southeastern Massachusetts League Do No,
Want Burnham and irwin.

Boston, Dec. Sat meeting Of the
representatives Of the Brockton, East
Weymouth, Taunton. Rockland and Ply
mouth clubs Of the Southeastern Massa-
chusetts Polo League. held at the Quincy
house. today, President T. A. Hatch Of
Taunton, in the chair. it was decided to
drop the MiddlebOro club The Clinton
Lawrence and Salem clubs Of the defunct
New kngland League We're elected to
membership. The Fan River ana Paw
tucket clubs also applied for membership
but Were refused. Fail River is the Man
chester club transferred by John Irwin
and Pawtucket is the Portland club trans
ferred by w. w. Burnham Assignments
of nights for home games We're made
All the teams have been strengthened
and the players of the Portland. MancheS-
ter, Amesbury and MiddiebOro clubs have
already been secured by the eight clubs
now comprising the new league Salem
has very strong team with Mckay ana
Campbell of the Portlands. and Curtis,
Woods and Mallory of the old club Jason
Of the Portlands, has gone to Lawrence.
Dawson of AmeSbury, win sign with
Clinton, and the other good players viii
also be secured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-04
CHAMBERLAIN CRITICIZED.
Seems 10 Have Made Great Mistake in His
Leicester Speech.

London. Dee. i.-Mr. ChamberlaIns lei
Cestcr speech continues t. form the SUD
lect of extended comment here and
abroad. The New York correspondent al
the Daily News declares that the speech
has greatly Increased the popular dis
like for the colonial secretary in the
United states and that instead ~ being
an all, Air. Chamberlain is an almost
!nsurcrahlr obstacle - mn AnBlo-Ameri-
can alliance.
the Times in ar editorial which cn-
dcIvorS u temper the feeling created hy
Mr Chamberlains admitted 'indiscrre;
enthusiasm. SAYS.
Lord RnsebrryS criticisms anu per
frctly justified. hut it would ~ unsrateful
~ los. SIGHT ~ the fJCt that II ~ dur
very largely to MI. chamberlain per
Sunal iunurnre that thr proved state uf
feeling improperly described aS alliance
ana perhaps not altogether properly vNrn
as understanding has hcvn brought
about between Great Britain ana inc
United States ANA between Great itritain
ANA Germany.
1T Is to h, regretted that Mr.. Chan!-
b.rliiu's language lent itself u min5cnn-
strUttipUs. provoking ariid remarks in
German and American newspapers. nut IN
the case 0t America. tne tendency 10
union and cooperation IS not likely to BE-
seriously uAstructrd by an excess OF SEN
siIiVe apprehension II i possible meaning
attachabIe ID Mr.. Chamberlain words
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-04
56,h CONGRESS-.
Continued from page -

Michigan. Col Russell was not candi-
date for reelection. ana Col. Henry a.
Casson N Wisconsin, was nominated in
his stead.
The caucus was presided over by Gen
Grosvenor Of ohio. who was reelected
chairman of the caucus. Mr. Loudens-
lager Of New Jersey was reelected sec
rctarN.
Gen. Hendcrson's name was presented
by Mr. Payne Of New York. ana seconded
by Mr. Hopkins Of Illinois. both Of whom
had originally been candidates. Tie roll
was not called. The nomination Wt$
made by acclamatipn.
Gen. Henderson came to the Capitol
and remained in the Speakers room, in
the rear of the House lobby, until after
the House officers had been selected. He
was then escorted to the rOstrum OF the
House by Messrs. Hopkins of Illinois.
Payne of New York, and sherman of New
York. His appearance was greeted with
cheers. and in response Gen. Henderson
addressed the caucus.
The caucus without a dissenting vot"
decided to re-enact the Reed rules
The Democrats of the House of Repre-
sentatiyes at their caucus held in the hall
of Representatives, Saturday afternoon.
elected Representative James ID. Richard
son of Tennessee. as their candidate for
Speaker. after a spirited contest, which
lasted through six ballots.
leadtrship Ter on IN, the floor. Mr.. Richardson
has served II years in the House. and IL
the oldest Democratic member in point OF
service except Mr. McRae of Arkansas.
The candidates against Mr.. Richardson
were Representatives De Almond of Mis-
souri,. Bankhead of Alabama. and SulZei
of New York
The following candidates for House Off
GERS were selected:
Clerk. James Kerr. Pennsylvania; ser
geant-at-armS. eX-Rcpresentatlve Brook
shire Of Indiana: doOrkceper, Henry Mo
Ter. Illinois; and postmaster. George L.
Browning, Virginia.
\ resolution was adopted on motion OF
Mr.. Bailey Of Texas, inStructing Mr..
Richardson to confer with Speaker Hen
terson and request a larger Democra tic
representation on committees. In the last
Congress the minority Were allotted siN
men on each committee. They now desire
seven.
Mr. Roberts of Utah. was present ana
participated in the caucus. He voted Tor
Mr.. Richardson for Speaker
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-04
1000 WORDS A MINUTE.
Successful Test OF PoIlak-viraq TeleGrat ny
Between New York and Chicago.

New York. De. "a successful test
WAS made. tonight. of the Pollak-V -Virag
system of rapid automatic t,legrIpnin1
between this city ana Chicago The dis
via Pittsburg ANA Fort WAYNE t. the Tri
bun" office in ChicaEI. Joseph Nirag. one
ni thr inventors. handled the New York
Key. Although the wires We're not in per
feet working order hc managed to send
four messages It th,. rate uf about lOuJ
words per minute Il took only two sec
onds NJ send the following: Editorial
rooms. World ~ Tribune. Chicago: we
have fine weather .n New York How IN
il in chicaEu+ World"
Thr message va repeated back nn an
ordinary Morse instrument with The re-
20 World. NV York: II il showing in
Chicago. but il IL pleasant Chicago snow
IrlhMEr.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-04

saturday morning, and anchored near
Round reef. Later she dragged on to
the reef and when the tide fell she
pounded her bottom out. The cargo
Kept her alloat. Quite a sea was On
ana the crew were rescued with som.
difficulty. one man having three ribs
broken.
Saturday afternoon, George Chart
rand, Paur Perrcnt, Peter Verdette and
Thomas Ouilette We're arraigned in the
Lewiston municipal court on a charge
Of breaking and entering the shop Of
James Howard on Park street The
hearing lasted until evening, when each
Of the respondents We're bound over in
the sum Of $500 to the supreme judicial
court in January. In default of bail
they We're all committed to the county
Jail in Auburn.
An action has been brought by Den
ris Mnihan to recover $4,000 damages
from Isaac Lunt, the Bangor contract
or. Mr.. Lunt was building a sewer in
Brewer. in October, 1898 and on the
nth Of that month Minihan fell into the
drain, breaking his leg and receiving
Injuries which confined him to his bed
for four months. Minihan claims that
the defendant was neglectful in not
providing proper supports for the
ditch. The case viii come up for trial
az the January term Of the Penobscot
supreme court.
AT q meeting Of the Bates Athletic
Association, Friday. Silas 0. Clason.
1900, was elected manager Of the base
bail department. and Vernie f. Rand.
manager Of the foot hall department.
FOR the coming year. William F. Gar
cel"n of Boston was at the college Fri
day. and in the afternoon spoke to a
large number Of the students upon
Track Athletics" At the close Of the
talk all adjourned to the gymnasium.
where Mr. Garcelon illustrated by
actual practice the various points
which he had previously spoken of.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-04
ENGLISH VESSEL HITS A sp4NiaRo.
First Mate Of Spanish Steamer Killed and the
Quar.ermaster Injured.

st. John. n. b., Dec. 3.-Barkentinr
Culdoon. from Malta for Sydney. ar
rived here. this afternoon, minus her
bowsprit ana all headgear. Captain
Rechter reports, that in fog on the
New FOundland banks Nov. 22, he col
lided with the Spanish steamer San
tanderino. bound from Galveston to
Liverpool. The Culdoon struck the
steamers broadside and carried away
her bridge, on which were the first
mate and a quartermaster, who were
badly injured. The steamer stood by
all right but finding the barkentine
did not need assistance proceeded, after
reporting that the mates injuries hal
been fatal The Culdoon altered her
course and came To 81. John for repairs.
She is owned by James Kennedy Of this
city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-04
SHIPPING NEWS.
Maine Ports.

foltTLAND-Dec ., ar stm Gov
Dlngley. new Thompson. New York:
schs VIM l. Walker and Grace Davis.
Philadelphia: Regina. Boston.
SID, stms Partisan. Br, Liverpool.
Montevidian. Glasgow: schs Effie Nav
~. John; Golden Ball, New York.
Dec 3-Ar. sim Vancouver. Liverpool.
Manhattan, New York: tugs Interna
uonal With barge Marion, PhIadelphia.
SWatara with barge Knickerbocker.
Fhlladelphia; schs Laura NJ Lunt Syd-
ney, { + Jennie Hall. Mobile: Nav
stewart and M Kennedy, New York.
Sarah d Eamson. Boston, to load for
cuba Mary F eastman. Nantucket.
Eugenla. bingham; Eldora, Newbury-
port.
Sid' bark Celina. Point a -Pitre. ST
Johns, Deering and Nellie T Morse.
BOoTHBAY-Dec 8. ar. schs Charlie
Z Sproul. Boston; Alfalfa, Portland:
Everett Bangor; Mary Ellen. do.
Sid, schs Catawamteak, New York.
Seth Lyman. Gouldsboro; Elizabeth NJ
ook' Calais; Republic, Br, st John. N
u; Corinto, Br. st John.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-04
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The wedding of George l.. Emery. re-
corder Of the Biddeford municipal
court. and Miss Mabel A Moulton. a
school teacher of Hollis. will take place.
this month
The committee on fire department. of
Portland will recommend TO the city
council that contract be entered in
to with the Peaks Island Water Com
pany 10 furnish the island with 20 hy-
drant5 at $50 each per year.
The Auburn fire commissioners met.
Saturday. and appointed Alfred W.
Miller chief Of the fire department. 10
fill out the uneXpired term Of ID. ID.
Merrill. who has sold out his business
intero sts in Auburn and located in
Seattle. Wash.
The funeral Of the late Roland B.
Bonncy Of Kennebunk. was held. Sat
urday morning. Mousam Lodge Of odd
Fellows attending. Mr.. Bonney was
the oldest engineer on the western di-
vision of the Boston & Maine Railroad
in length of service
John Corbett of Boston, who has been
coaching the Thornton Academy foot
ball team, returned home. Saturday af
ternoon. The team has made an ex-
cellent showing and has finished the
season free from debt. A reception to
the team was given in City hall. Fri
day evening.
Saturday afternoon, six sailors were
brought to Portland from Boston to
ship on the bark Celina for the French
West Indies at $50 month. Saturday
evening Sec. McFarline of the Atlantic
Coast Seamen's Union, with two boat
loads. l6 in all. Of union men, went on
board and induced the Boston men 10
leave. The union rate there is s25 4
month. This is the first case of the
kind.
Mrs. Nina Tardiff was bound over in
the Lewiston municipal court. Saturday
afternoon, to the January term OF the
supreme judicial court in the sum Of
500. Saturday forenoon. officers Wis |
tied her house. turned up the carpet |
and lifted a board which had 4 hole in |
i for lifting purposes. ana there. be
W"en the floor timb"rs. they found 4
snug little nest of liquors The otn-
.ers took it,
The steamship Partisan Of the Allan
line, sailed for Liverpool via Halifax
rom Portland. Saturday afternoon
she carried eight cabin. Is intermedi-
tie and 1Oi steerage PASSENGERS and
600 tons of general cargo. Several
more cabin passengers will be taken
t Halifax. The Montevidian of the
Allan Line, sailed. Saturday evening.
or Glasgow. with 5000 tons of miscel
lneous cargo.
The schooner Hazel Dell. CAM II :
)uify. of Blue HILL Me. bound from !
for New York with lumber, \
ut into st. John, N. B.. for shelter
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-04

Joseph Lyons Of Boston, a lineman in
the employ of the Portland Electric Light
Co, while on the highest pole in the city.
land Saturday, came in contact with a
live wire and fell back apparently life
less. He struck a bunch OF dead wires.
One gave way. but the others. though
they swayed and bent under his weight.
held him up. For almost 20 minutes he
lay there on the wires. apparently a dead
man. A truck was sent for. but before ii
arrived he recovered to some degree and
while evidently dazed and uncertain what
80 do. managed to go down the pole 1t
is believed he will pun through. He re
ceived n fearful shock, lnemen say the
greatest shock a man ever received and
lived. His clothes were on fire when he
reached the pavement.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-04
NEWS SIX DAYS BEHIND.
England Impatient for News from Seat ct War
MISTAKES Already Hade.

London. Dec. 4-l.3o \. M.-The week
opens without word of news such as
the British public is SO anxiously
awaiting. With Il larger army in tn
field than the country ever before mo-
bilized. it can only be said that the loss
of $500 men. entailed before the enc
mys borders have been crossed, is a
serious matter and while there is no
feeling Of despOndenCy as to the even
tual result Of the war. it is regretfully
admitted on all sides that the strength
Of the Boer resistance has been Woe
fully underated. 1t is now seen that
the attempt to hold useless position
at Mafeking was serious tactical
mistake. as was also the endeaVor to
keep the large civil population at Kim
berley.
Perhaps the brightest spot for Eng
liSh readers. today, is the announce
ment that President Mckinley has
designated the son of Secretary Hay
to succeed Mr.. Macrum in Pretoria.
The Daily Telegraph says: This APP
pointment is a graceful concession on
the part of the United States govern
ment to British feeling. Our country
mems interests will be safe in tie
hands of the new consul "
South African news is now six days
in arrears. The censorship does not
yet permit details of the Modder river
battle to be transmitted. Some vague
statements have been published in the
Cape Town papers and. according to
these. the Beers numbered 5000 men
and We're entrenched on both banks of
th. CT, IL
northern bank. The British, according
to these accounts. drove the enemy
across the river. compelling them to
retreat and established themselves on
both banks. These details however
are too maagre to enable an accurate
idea of the engagement to be formed.
dispatch has reached London an
nouncing that Lord Methuen is again in
the field. and ii is also said that Count
Gloichen. who was wounded in the fight
ing at Modder river, was struck by a bull
iet in the neck.
Serious news comes from the northern
der district between Colesberg and Bur
%hersdorp has declared for the Beers. In
NenterStad alone more than 2000 have
}olned the rebellion The farmers have
rrmed a communicating committee and
ohildeh,lE talk of triumphant march
on cape Town. Gen. Bulers proclama-
ton has been torn down and trampled
upon and the loYaists are hidden to
curry to Cape Town to prepare coffee for
the rebels.
The, official list shows that a modifica-
ii N has been made in the command of |
the sixth division. Instead of Lieut.. Gen. |
Sir charles Mansfield Clarke. the com |
lraHder will be Maj. Gen. Thomas Kelly |
Kenny. inspector general of auxiliary |
FORCES and recruiting. with Maj. Gen |
..IoN and Maj. Gen, Clements rs brigade '
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-04
Mrs. Bradish. Of Detroit, Wrote
Mrs. Pinkham and Tells the Result.
t1Hrrzn TO MRS. ,rNxzAx NO. sa,,roI /.

ttErrxH TO MRS. PfNKHAH NO. 8z,3Iol
"About two years ago began to run
down and soon became almost wreck.
l lost my appetite and began to lose
flesh; my blood was impoverished and
had to leave our store.
1.-The doctors gave me little tonic,
but | steadily grew worse and consulted
another doctor. He helped me in some
ways, but my headaches continued. and
I began to have night sweats and my
rest was SO disturbed that would have
hysteria and would cry and worry over
business matters and my poor health.
Finally, husband took me South, but
with no benefit. This was year ago;
no one can ever know what a winter OF
misery I spent. Would bloat after
eating and was troubled with palpita-
ton of heart and whites. Having read
by happy chance Of your medicine, |
bought it and wrote for your advice,
and before having finished the first
bottle of Lydia z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, the Mysteries nearly stopped
and l slept soundly.
II used seven or eight bottles with
such benefit that l am as healthy as l
can ever remember of being l shall
never cease to sound your praises. -
Mrs. E. NJ BRADIsH, 17e DIX AVE-.
DETROIT, Mich.
Mrs. Pinkham's advice is at the free
disposal of every ailing woman who
wishes help. Her address is Lynn, Mass
Every case is sacredly confidential.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-04

commanders. Gen. kelly-kenny has had
no South African experience.
With regard to Natal. IL is still doubt
ful whether the bridge over the Tugela
at Colenso has been destroyed. There is
a report that the British drove off the
Beers while attempting to destroy it. but
the probability is that the structure was
mined and aftcrward fired.
According to dispatch from Pitter's
Kraal. dated Tuesday. Nov. Is, the Beers
were then attempting turning movements
from Steynsburg and the districts north
of Sterkstrom in cooperation with the
rebels by way of harrisburg and Tarka-
stad, against Gen. Gatacre's column.
The wreck of the trOOpship lsmorc may
result in the loss Of $50 horses
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-04
BRITISH CR6TARYS SPEECH.
German Press Comments Favorab'y on Part
Referring TO Triple Alliance.

Berlin, Dec. 3.-The German press
continues to discuss the recent speech
at Leicester. England. of the British
secretary of state for the colonies. The
comments on the whole are not un-
favorable. The emi-official Hamburg
ischeer Correspondent says: Mr..
Chamberlain used the word Alliance
as the most appropriate word TO por-
tray the general good relationship be
tween Germany and Great Britain. but
no secret compact exists. The Ber-
linger Post says: England and Ger
many should act frankly, like business
men, in seeking to come to an under
standing with the United States and il
possible into partnership.