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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
EARTHQUAKES
IN CALIFORNIA
Heavy Seismic Disturbances in the
Lampe Valley.
SHOCKS REPORTED IN NEBRASKA
The Inhabitants, Fearful Of Catastrophe,
Become nic.strieken-Flrst severe Shock
Followed by Lighter Ones-A Fissure Re-
ported to Have Opened at the Harris
Station

Lompoc. Cal. (SpeciaD. - Lonpoc
Valley experienced severe earthquake
shock at 1855 p. m. At that time vio-
lent shock was felt which lasted fully
so seconds. and was so severe that
dishes. clocks. house plants and other
articles were thrown from shelves. The
people were stricken with terror and
ran from their houses. some fearing 10
return, as other lighter shocks contin-
ued for several hours afterwards. An
other heavy shock was felt at 5 a. m,
and one AT IL a. m. a large water-tank
was knocked over. the earth cracked az
many different places, and The Santa
Ynez river bed was slightly changed
( places.
Santa Barbara, Cal (SpeciaD =
deager advices received from Les Ala
nos, IS miles north OF this place. re-
tort that an unusually severe sheck OF
earthquake occurred about II o'clock
m. doing damage TO the property OF
ne Western Union Oil Company esti-
lated from $4,000 10 $4,000.
AT Harris Station on the railroad. 4
assure is reported To have opened. ard
from il a stream OF water feet deep
and rs feet wide is now flowing.
Omaha. Neb. Especial An earth
quake shock which was general over
portions OF Nebraska. Western Iowa
and South Dakota occurred shortly
after noon. The seismic disturbances
were felt at large number OF towns in
The three states and lasted from 10 10
IS seconds. No damage has been re-
ported thus far. although the shock was
sufficient to rattle dishes and to affect
bell towers in some places. Yankton:
S. D., reports a shock of II seconds
duration :~Santee Agency. in Northern
Nebrs2ka, reports a similar occurrence,
nd Battle Creek. Neb. was shaken for
seconds. The disturbance was more
inly felt at the latter place than any
ers which have reported thus lar.
n this city the shake was barely dis
.nible, and few people knew of such
thing until the Weather Bureau re-
orted il
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
100000 A Week for Miners.

Ndianapolis (SpeciaD.-Con;ributions
mine defense fund for the anthra-
IKE in less than one week have
reached $4,000. exclusive OF the as
sessment OF the men. The first week 5
assessment .of-the bi,uminous district is
now Cue and it is expected that S4o.-
7EssA $4,000 day will begin pouring
headquarters from this source. In
lg the assessment OF the men. the
weeks contribution will be in the
lborhood OF 100000. Every mail
rs in many contributions from iI:,li
lals and corporations in sympathy
the miners. but who do not want
names made public.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
arbitration Proposed.

Detroit CSreciaD.-A special 70 the
Free Press from Saginaw says:
"A meeting OF the United M;nework-
ers was held here. at which PROPOSE
tion was formulated to be submitted to
the operators proposing arbitration OF
the differences. the mineworkers TO Sc
lect three arbitrator. the operators three
and these six to choose a seventh man.
1t is not likely that the proposition
will be accepted by the operators. and
the operators will undoubtedly attempt
70 open their mines with nonunion men
this week. unless in the meantime set
Element is cfected with The union"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Drunken Mothers awful Deed.

New York tSpeciaD.-R Richard Meade.
a night Waterman, on returning TO his
home in Brooklyn. found his two little
daughters dead from strangula.ion
caused by Irvine tightly tied around their
throat. a third child was unconscious
from the same cause and his wife Law in
a comatose condition on the floor. ap-
parently suffering from alcoholism com
bined with poison According To the
police the woman was OF Incorporate
habits. and the supposition is that she
strangled the children while in deliri-
Gus condition.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Engine Kills Three Girls.

Charlotte n. c. (Spec:aD Annie
Cousart and Jennie and Mamie Nelson,
10, IL and Il years old, were run down
by an engine on The Seaboard Air Line
and all three bodies were horribly man
gled The accident took place abou; IS
miles from Charlotte, on trestlc that
spans Richardson's creek. The girls
were walking the trestlework on account
OF the wagon bridge having been washed
away BY the recent rain. They had got
ten about midway when they heard he
approaching train. They had distance
OF about 200 yards to cover before they
would have reached safety They ran
fer their lives. bat were unable TO es-
cane
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Declare Firmin TO Be an Outlaw.

Port all Prince, Hayti (By CaDle).--
The provisional government OF HAITI
has declared NJ. Firm:n. ;ormer
Hay;ian minister At Paris. who vas re-
Gently proclaimed presiden: By the in
habitants OF the Department OF .Artibo-
mite aud other portions OF the country.
TO be an outlaw The Firminist army is
reported to be one days march rom
Port au Prince, the capital OF the repub-
lie Several prominent army officers
who are in sympathy with NJ Firmin
have resigned. The Haytian gunboaE
Crete y Pietre has arrived at this port.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Crater Opens in Spain.

Madrid (By Cable) Frequent earth
quake shocks have been felt recently be-
tween San,ander. capital OF the province
OF that name. and the province OF AS
turias, The shocks were accompanied
by subterrancan noises. \ crater has
opened in the mountains between San
tander and Asturias and is pouring forth
an immense column OF vapor. \ vol
canic eruption is feared. The provinces
named are on the northern coast Of
Spain on the Bay OF Biscay.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Sa,ci Man: But Lost Voice.

Pit:sburg (SpeciaD.-A SINGULAR acct
dent occurred to E w Boots. as
sistan, engineer OF maintenance OF
way on the Mckeespor; AMI 1elle Yer
non Railroad. He los; his voice in saw
ing man from sudden death Boots
saw man standing ON the track with
his back toward an approaching train.
and cried ( warning At the Top Il his
voice The man jumped from the track
at the warning bui Boots lost his voice
Experts say an operation will be neces-
SarV
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Fight on q Train.

Mo-. July 2s.-Four men
and two negroes-are re-
ave bsSrshot and killed on a
yar < and Texas excursion
y Indian Territory last
ocs are said TO have
by the whites. who
and killed by deputy
ccompanying the OK
nd no particulars have
The excursion was run
Muskegee. and several
in this city among the
e the train departed Tor
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Eel, Into a Boiler.

Dyersburg. Tenn. (SpcciaD. = VIII
Young and Dan McAuliffe met 1 terri
bic death while repairing 4 steam pipe
at a mill here. The scaTolding on which
they were working gave way. and they
icll into one OF the boilers and were lit
orally cooked. the flesh dropping from
them in large pieces when they we're
pulled ont.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Severens His Real Name.

St. Paul, MINI. (SpeciaD.-Hariy
,acy. the Oregon bandit. has been
htifed. He is Harry Tracy Sever
OF Grand Rapids. Wis. lie is the
dson OF J. L. Severans. an old and
ted citizen OF Grand Rapids.
Tracy Severens was born and
in Pittsheld. Wis. His criminal
cyan after he left for the West.
the peniientiary at Portland.
wrote home TO his grand:a;he:
i'm to undertake to get par
lin. but the old gentleman &C.
aid him.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
British Killed $50 Natives.

Arabia (By Cable).-The Brit
peditionary force operating
The Mad Mullah in East Africa
Tor some time northeast OF Da-
"a wa;erless country. At last
she general direction OF the
tes and his prisoners. a
lumn was sent off under
BE. which. after an So-mile
Is the desert. came in contact
ribesmen. The British killed
I'm and captured 1000 camels
sheep. The attacking force
men killed and four wounded.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Killed by Lightning.

Canandaigua. n. y. tSpeciaD-An-
other terrific storm visited this section.
doing great damage to crops and prop
er;y that had not already suffered Ed
ward Chamberlain was struck by light
ming and instantly killed Canandaigua
Lake has risen still higher The
damage or hundreds OF farms IS simply
i-reparablc From every part OF the
country come reports that wheat is
sprou;ing in the shock ard that a seri-
Gus blight has beiallen the apple trees
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Germans. Too. Will Fiurrah.

The United STATES Consul at Aix-la-
Chapelle. Germany. informs the State
Department that American lndepen-
dence Day. the Fourth OF July has been
placed on the official list OF days which
are to be celebrated in tha, city The
celebration consists in hosting the
American flag over city buildings APP
propriate music and other ceremonies.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Methodists Ask $4,000. $50.

Nashville Tenn. (SpeciaD.-At a
meeting OF the trustees OF the Mc,ho-
dist Episcopal Church South i; has been
decided 10 endeavor 10 raise 5000 600
endowment. the interest OF which j. 10
20 10 superannua:cd ministers widows
md ~ lars
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Chi dr.n RurneIto Dsath.

Philadelphia (SpeciaN.-Nellic Nc
Tague, aged 5 years. and her 3-year-oid
brother William. children OF Martin Nc
Tague. were so badly burned at their
home in this city that they died in a
hospital few hours later. The mother
heard cries coming from the children 5
room and going thither, found the TWO
little ones writhing in agony on a blaz-
ing bed They were taken from the
room and the flames cxtincuisted but
not before the boy and girl were fatally
injured 1t is supposed they were play
ing with matches while in bed
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Coronation Stands Blown Down.

London (By Cable).-A gale spread
over London. demol;shing many trees
in the parks and playing havoc with rhe
remaining coronation decorations in
various parts OF the civ. The corona
ton stand at Clements Inn. Strand. was
blown down. causing injuries to num-
Der 81 pedestrians and damaging pass
ing vehicles. The stands about West
minister Abbey were also dlsman:led.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Killed Girl and Himself.

Springfield. Mo. (Spec;aD.-Charles
Wcyled. aged IS. OF Norwood Mo. shot
and killed Miss Josephine Sheridan. his
former sweetheart. at her home here,
and then shot and killed himself Jeal-
ousy probably p-omp ed the act The two
had known each other for four years,
and UP o a month ago had been en-
gagged TO be married.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Spanish War Historian.

Capt. John B NJ Taylor OF the
Fourteenth Inian:ry. now on duty in the
Division OF lnsuiar Affairs OF the Wa
Department. has been designated for
the duty OF writing history OF the
Spanish American War His work will
cover the military history oil the United
States during the last six years. nclud-
ing the Cuban instruction OF 1906 Al
ready he has begun to collect data Tor
his task. which will occupy many
months
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Airship lnyentor Drowned.

Vancouver, 3. c. (By Cable).-A
heavy gale is responsible for two known
deaths. and there IS every reason to be
1--we tina; eight or ten other men have
been drowned. Two Indians found an
upturred boat off the middle arm oi the
Frazer river. and upon investigation
found man clinging to IT, He did not
live to reach shore. The body has been
Identified as tina; oil Fritz Fabian known
e The inventor OF 4 nayiCabic airshin.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Conditions Same as Martinique.

San Jose. Costa Rica (By Cable).-.
The official report OF the commission ap-
pointed 10 inquire into the recent e-up-
ton OF the Costa Rican volcano and
Miravall;s and Rincind de IA Nieja. so
and &c miles southeas; OF Lake Mica
ragua, is alarming. Professor Pittier
saws: We are in the same conditions
as the Island OF Martinique No alarm.
however. is Vet ielt.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
fermin Forces are ecpulsed.

Port al Prince. Haiti (By Cable).-
The army under Gen. Jean Juneau. who
supports the candidacy OF NJ. Firmin
ior the presidency OF Haiti. has been
rcpulsed by troops under the command
OF Gen ST. Folk Colin. The gunboat
Crete Picrrot prevented the pursuit OF
the Juneau forces and General Collins
troops returned 10 Port an Prince
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Crime of Young Bride.

Woodsfeld, o. (SpeciaD.-Mrs Ev-
erett Spence. aged 10. killed her hus-
band. aged 81. and then killed herself.
She shot her husband while hH was
asleep and then used the same weapon
on herself They had been married less
than two months. and both were well
connected II is thought she was tenn
porarilv deranged.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Captain Wild's Reprimand

Washington SpcciaD -The action OF
General Chaf;oe in repr;:1andirg Capt.
Frederick S Wild Thirteenth Infantry.
upon the sentence OF a cour:-nla-;ial.
has been received .; the War Depart
ment.
Captain Wild was in command 4: Lin
gayan. whre cock p;. was burned. TWO
soldiers of the command having been
previously stabbed i'll the cock p:; /;
was generally understood tina; The cock
pit was burned By the soldiers in re-
venge Il was brought on; in the trial
tina: Captain Wild had been requested
by the civil authorities 10 place a guard
over the property after the frs; attack
and Jailed 20 do So and second at
tempt at burning resulted in its destruc-
;ion. General Chaffce in CARRYING ont
the sentence OF the court says:
The necessity Tor this trial is based
on the intention 70 accentua.e 10 the
accused that the existing order 70 give
complete ard unqualified support 20 all
branches OF the civil government in
these islands must be complied with.
and TO show by example ;ha: nothing
short OF such support will be accepted
from officers on duty in this division.
Captain Wild's conduct is hi; m;li'v
punished by reprimand. |; is des,ruc-
tive To the very foundations OF discip-
line. and when considered in connec
ton with the importance OF duty which
devolved upon him. is in The highest
degree reDrehensiblc
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Two Girls Drowned.

Cleveland (SpcciaD.-Anna and Rose
CLAW. aged and 10 years. respectively.
were drowned in Lake Erie The girls.
with two o:her children. were sailing
with their father when squall came up
and overturned the boat, throwing the
party into the water
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
ed By Naked Lamp.

Pa. (Special) .-Superin-
inson. of the Cambria NH
sas on the witness stand be-
Jroner's jury inquiring into
pof July 10 positively stated
5 was fred b naked lamp
,ntraryC orders. 1t is ex-
SSfer witnesses who helped
the bodies will state which
victims, in their opinion,
the disaster.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
etoIera srreedins in Egypt.

Cairo. Egypt (By Cablc).-One hun
bred and twenty fresh cases OF cholera
have been reported in this city. The
drinking fountains have been closed
The epidemic is OF a most virulen; char
ac,er. Many OF the natives are attacked
in The streets and die in few minutes
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
nIcanocs are Active.

Costa Rica (Special).-Un-
has lately been shown by
volcanoes. The lands in
God OF Ierraba. 6S miles
m Jose. have been con-
bed. and the government
mission to that locality
editions.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
uisioa.

ecial). The
',e propeller
Sc Jog off
sank in
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
The Potter Palmer Estate.

Chicago tSpeciaD According TO an
inventory fled here by the executors
OF the estate OF The late Potter Palmer.
the value OF the deceden,'s real estate
is placed at 100000 and that OF the
personal property at 81 SCOOPS
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
France Deeorates an American.

Paris (By Cable).-Proi. Alccc For
tier, professor OF romance languages "a;
Tulane University, New Orleans. La.
since 1880, has been decorated with the
cross OF the Legion OF Honor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
sec In Arkansas.

Ark. (SpeciaD. = Six
here for murder. Two
o paid the death pen
IN.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
Ierk Arrested.

=. (Special) .-The
II received a tclc-
Postofhce Inspec-
est OF Mrs. Mar
eMcKees' Gap.
ing regi stored
u confession
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-02
ENGINEER CAMP
ATTACKED BY MOROS
Thought Americans Had Neglected 10
Post Their Sentries.
THEY WERE LED BY THE SULTAN.
One OF the Army Transports will be Sect 10
Manila by Way Of Guam. aud all tn:
Prisoners who Take the Oath of Allegiance
10 the United States will be Returned to
the Philippine Islands

Manila (By Cable).-A party OF engi-
neers. commanded by Lieutenant
Brown. encamped a; Ma:alang river was
attacked by Moros al midligf; on Fri
day. The attack vas iepulsed wihou;
loss 10 the americans Three Moros
were killed. Friendly natives report
that the Sultan OF Nauli personally led
the attack. thinking the American camp
was without sentries.
4 cyclone al Camp Wears on Sa;ur-
day las, caused much loss .: property
Many villages were DESTROYED and 4
rurlher 81 Nnrns re-.. Lilini
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-10-18
National Baptist S. S. Union.

The National Baptist S. s. was held
ON last Sunday, October 10, 1902, at the
Zion Baptist Church, Manchester. Va.
The editice was well packed and most
interesting programme was well rem
dered. A very fine and timely welcome
address was delivered by Rev, w. n.
Ashburn, b. d. He showed forth the
wonderful development of the union
and the rapid progress our race was
making.
The recitations of the little ones were
soul-stlrring and every one went away
well pleased with the evenings pro
gramme. The duets and solos by the
older ones were in keeping with the
great name of the National Baptist s
s. Union. Collection was very good.
President b. II. Peyton after being
absent from the Union the past two
months on account of sickness, presid-
ed with his usual ability.
Col. E. A. Washington delivered a.
nne address on "Faithfulness. The
next Union will be held at the Fifth St.
Baptist Church on the Srd Sunday i'm
November-l7th, 1902.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-10-18

opinion among the strikers, bus there
is no doubt that majority feel that
the offer to have President Roosevelt
select the arbitration commission
along the lines suggested by the op-
orators is not fair, and that It unduly
limits the president In makirgsup the
board. The miners, it is safe to say.
VIII abide In the advice ofstheir ma.
donal president in whose Judgment
they have the utmost confidence.
President Mitchell declines 70 say
how he personally looks upon the
proposition, but last night hs gave TO
the press the following statement:
II fully appreciate with what anx-
tety the people Of our country are
awaiting the end OF the coal strike
The coal operators have not addressed
the Miners Union or its ohacers In
making their public statement. II is,
therefore, impossible for me TO state
the attitude Of the miners at this time.
/ am now, as have always been.
deeply solicitous of the interests OF
the public and the welfare of the mine
workers. who have been on strike for
the past f1ve months A formal state
ment defining cur position and inten-
tons VIII be issued Just as soon as we
are IN possession Of the full meaning
of the proposition Of the operators"
The district presidents also maintain
silence ss to their personal oisinion on
the proposition, excepting President
Fahy. who yesterday gave an inkling
as to how he viewed the new turn Of
affairs. In reply 70 8 query be said:
THE strike cannot be settled without
The consent OF the men. We. are not
dealing In gold bricks OF any kind, and
you can make any deduction sfom that
Fuu want"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-10-18
ss5. GOO For eroken Neck.

Chicago. Oct. 13.-Thirty-five thou
sand dollars for broken neck was
the verdict in Judge Kavanagh's court
Saturday against the Union Traction
Company in favor OF Frederick Thoer-
fell, carpenter, formerly employed
by that corporation. About a year
and a half ago, while building a shed
for the company, Thoerfell fell from
a scaffold. his neck being broken.
During the progress of the case in
court Thoerfell appeared with his
head in what is known among sur.
geons az Jury mast" He Is also
compelled TO use crutches. The case
is one Of the few on record where the
victim Of broken neck has lived.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-10-18
From Charlottesville.

OHARLorTEsvILLE, VA, Oct, IA, 1902.
AT the Ebenezer Baptist Church the
pastor Rev. A b. Coleman has begun q
revival for the benefit of those who feel
that they need Saviour. Many of the
pastors have taken part in the meeting
ana from the earnesness of the christians
OF the city there will be good results.
We are glad to note that Rev. r. r.
hardy Is out again after several weeks
of sickness.
The Rev. w. F. Graham passed
snrongh the city enroute to Washing
ton this week. He was looking we'll
ana appeared to be very happy.
The Rev. L. B. Goodall left the citv
this week for West Virginia after a
pleasant stay here.
Mrs. S. A. Jones and Mrs. L. B.
roster, Mlchaknick Iowa, are visiting
near the University of Va.
Mr. Saint L. Angel has return from
washington, ID. o.
Mr.. Lewis Jackson has returned home
from the Warm Springs.
Mr.. Clarence Garry has return from
Washington, ID o., well please with
his trip, no wonder
Mr.. Cornelius Whitlock went 70
washington, D. O., last week.
Mrs. Jennie Dewey who has been
spending the summer with her sister.
Mrs: Q. Whitlook has return to her
home IN Washington, d. O.. after a
pleasant stay.
Mr.. O. T. thinks that Mr.. O. @. would
have stayed while longer if She had
just said stay, truth Yes! Mr.. @. @.
said that he was going to see theC a. R
but he Seen A. E, b. that's all.
Well we are glad that Danville has
walked mp. All write Mr.. o. p. o. good
luck to you, look for us next week.
w. 6
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-10-18

CARTER-The funeral of Frank Gar
ter, son of Rev. J. T. Garter. who de-
parted his life Oct. 9th 1902, took place
from the Moore St., Baptist Church
Wednesday Oct, Sth at 1I:45 A. M,
with most impressive ceremonies.
The funeral was preached bv Rev r
.. johnson assisted by Rev. Evans
Payne, after which most feeling prayer
was offered Rev. s. O. BurreI.
His sufferings ended with the dav
Yet lived he at its close;
And oreathed the long, long night
In statue like repose.
But when the sun in all its state.
Illumed the eastern skies.
he passed through Glory's morning
And walked in Paradise
HIS FATHER,