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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
ODDS AND ENDS OF THE news.

EN- Mayo: Frank 4 Mcgowan was
arrested IN Trenton. n j. a u fugitive
from justice in Philadelphia. where ne
was indicted for securing SI4.ooc under
false preteascS.
The surveyors who ere engaged in the
resurvcy OF Mason and DiNon's 'ac have
found many oi the old markers ,nt have
had some interesting experience,
BY gas explosion in the Catsburg
Nlinc. near Monongahela. Pa. i've men
were cntombed and 4 number OF ;hcir
comrades injured.
Mrs William Klump died in Lowell.
Mich. from poison which had been
mailed 20 her i'll package labeled head
ache powder.
y pcrfumery combine with capital q
5000, 600. is i'll process OF organization
with headquarters i'll New York
The American Line steamer WaeSland
IRON liverpool for Philadelphia and The
British steamer ilarmoridcs. fram Para
Tor Liverpool colided II night of Holy
head. " aic- The AacSlaud sank. but
her pas crecrs and crew were saved.
The opc received = Number af Ell
VOWS iro:n different parts u Europe. in
cl,.Jing one from Emperor William
They, presented him with. costly gifts.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
WALLER TO BE TRIED?
Court Hartisl Reported Ordered for Daring
Virginia Officer.

Manila. (Ry Cablc).-A court-rar.ial
has been ordered to try Major Litticton
W. T. Waller and Lieut. John Fl. \. Da.
OF the Marine Corps, on March u next.
on the charge OF executing natives OF
the Island OF Samar without trial.
Report says that one native was tied
to tree and publicly Shot in the thigh;
the next day shot in the arms: the third
day. shot in the body ard the fourth day
killed.
Friends OF the tao officers arc said 10
attribute their alleged actions to loss oi
mind. due to the priyaiionS which ;hcy
suffered in the Island oi Samar.
Washington. (Special) .-Actng Sec
Rotary Darling. OF the Navy Department.
received 4 cable message from RearAd-
miral Rodgers commanding the Asialic
station. saying that the battalion OF Ma
rincs which made the hazardous march
across the Island OF Samar. arrived al
Caviie on the end instan, and are now
quartered i'll the marine barracks
No mention IS made IL the message al
court martial proceedings against Major
Waller or Lieutenant; Day for alleged
brutal treatment OF natives during the
march. nor is reference made 70 trouble
of any kind
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.
Vast Area Of rid I-nnds.

The Ncwlands Irrigation bill was re
ported to the House by Representative
Mondcll. OF Wyoming. for the Irrigation
Committee
The report says that the territory al
iectcd by the bill is nearly one-half the
area Of the United States and that i'll
the 10 arid land States there are over
5.i5.oco.ooo acres. or more than onesiNth
OF The area Of the country OF public land
subject 10 entry. OF this vast tract only
100000 acres will produce crops with
out irrigation. showing the wide extent
OF the arid districts.
Mr.. Mondell points out that with such
4 vast domain no agency other than the
government can deal adequately with the
problem Of irrigation He also shows
that irrigation long ago passed the cx-
pcrlmcntal stage and that its great adj
vaniages have been established in this
country and abroad The bill. he says.
proposes no taxation 10 carry ont the
project. the entire expense being derived
from the sale OF public lands in the
States To be irrigated.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15

HE ntcd States Supreme Cour; de
clarcd the Illinois antitrust Law uncor
>tiiuiional. because ii exempted a9ricul-
tural products and live stock i.om its
operation.
The Civil-Servicc Commission exon
Grated Postmaster Roberts. of Brooklyn.
from charges OF wiliul violations OF .he
Civil Service law
The House passed the free rural dc
livery service bill after having very
much changed its character
The President has signed tho Philip
pine Tariff Bill.
Senators Vest and Tilman made argu-
mcnts i'll the Senate i'll opposition 10 the
ship subsidy bill
Chairman Knapp. OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission. explains that the
proceedings to be instituted against
Western railroads on account OF rate
cutting. will be civil actions in equity 10
cnjoir them from further violations OF
the law.
President Roosevelt had Speaker Hen
derson and Chairman Payne at the
White House to discuss the Cuban rcc,-
procity question.
Harry C. New. OF indianapolis. de-
clined President Rooscvelt's fer of the
first assistant postmaster &c ,eralship.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
To Bar Federal Officers.

Senator McLaurin. OF Mississippi.
gave notice OF all amendment he will of
fer TO the Ship Subsidy bill intended to
prevent the high officials OF the United
States government from receiving any
benefit from the enactment oil the pro-
posed law.
The amendment requires that the
names OF all members of firms or OF
mcorporators and stockholders of all
corporations. whether owners OF subsi-
died ships or contractors To build the
same. shall be made public 1t then pro-
cccds As follows:
No Senator or Representative or Pres
idcnt OF the United States or Judge OF
any court OF the United States shall he
directly or indirectly interested i'll any
contract under this act. or in any cor
porauon having contract under this
act. or directly or indirectly receive any
money or thing OF value or worth under
the provisions OF this act. or be directly
or indirectly interested in any corpora
ton or vessel which is beneficiary I'M
der this act.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Rcnor ed Pebel Victory IN Colombia.

?aTa'ra. Colombia (By Cable For
the las: two days il has been persist
entity rwnorci here that ;hc Government
forces have sustained 4 severe defeat.
1t Is said that whcr the Colombian gum
boa; Boyaca landed rciniorcements at
Chiriqui. the civil and military chief of
The province. L I.a>ira. prepared to at
tack the revolutioni>is a; San Pablo,
about five miles from David. and sent
Colonel Luquc forward with 200 re-
cruitS The latter. not knowing the
country well. are said To have been sur
priscd by 500 OF the enemy between two
cmbankncn;s from which position the
rcvolutiouists we're able TO shoot down
the government soldiers
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
BURNED TO DEATH
in TEXAS WRECK
Fifteen Persons KiIiei by Southern
Pacific Train.
WRECKED TRAIN CATCHES FIRE.
ihe Train Was doiHg al Such Rate Of
Speed That the Tcsder and Engine LANDED
seveniy.Fye Feet FrCr, Where They Left
the Rnils-The Cars Behind Filed lip Against
the Engine, Causing the Fire.

San Antonio. Tex SpyoiaD.-A
broken rail caused terrible wreck on
the Southern Pacific Railroad. neal
Maxon Station. Sourhwcstcrn Texas.
From the latest accounts received here Is
persons were killed outrigh; and $ were
injured.
Conductor Stockwcll who reported
the accident, walked seven mics 10 i
telegraph office 70 warn al approaching
tram and send the news OF tile disaster
10 the Sipcriuicndcrt office
he Ill ia,cd train lett san Antonio at
noon. TWO and hall hour, late Al the
time ~ he accident Il was running ii
high speed in order 10 make up time
j nc roaI n the point where tie wreck
occurred Is in 4 rough country. the
curves being sharp ard the grades heavy.
i; was when rounding curve that the
tram lett the track on account OF
broken rail
Al the passengers were asleep. and :he
shock that followed was the first intina-
ton they had Of the DANCE he train
was going Al such speed thar the tender
and engine landed = feet IRON the place
where they left he rails Several cars
behind piled up again>; the engine,
caught fire and were consumed except
the slccpcrs
y private car owned hy Thomas F.
RYAN. .: New York city. with his family
aboard was attached to the rear Of the
train. hat it was pulled away before the
IRE rcached it. and M one II j; was
injured
~! Tie injured were IL tire coaches
Just behind the express and baggage
cars. Those iii the slcercr- were saved
with the assistance OF the uniajured pas
>cnGerS
The wrecked trail, was the Galveston.
Harrisburg and Sa3 Antonio vesthound
passenger. Il consisted ~ IN engine.
mail ca. baggage car. one day coach. one
chair car, three tour:s; slceDcr> one Pull
man sleeper and ono private car
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Scouts Discover Bosr Magazine.

London, by Cable. Lord Kitch-
cucr. i'll dispatch from Pretoria. re-
ports the discovery OF Boer magazine
il 4 cave northeaStward OF Rictz. Or
angc River Colony. containing 10000
rounds OF rifle ammunition. hundreds OF
shells and fuses. ECO pounds OF powder.
= maxim gun, helios. field ;clcgraphs and
quantities OF stores. Thirty five Beers
have been captured in the same neigh
borhood since March 4. The magazine
was discovered by Canadian scouts.
commanded by Colonel Ross.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Transfer Of Rcins 70 Cuba.

Secretary Root mas ordered Governor
Leonard Wood. at Havana. to come to
this city at his earliest convenience. for
the purpose OF comforting with the Pres
idcrt and the Secretary OF War i'll regard
10 he necessary steps to be taken for
winding mp the affairs of the military
government in Cuba and the establish
mont OF the Cuban Republic
Is believed here that the transfer
OF government can be effected by May l.
hc change in the control OF the govern
ment does not necessarily mean. it is
said. that the United States forces will
be withdrawn from the island at that
ime. The date OF the actual transfer
Oh government and the time OF the with
drs wal OF American troops are questions
which will be determined after the pro
posed conference with General Wood
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Ss.OOa. 600 For pittsbury.

Pittshurg Special The following
are the estimates of the costs of in
provc,ncntS to be made h. the United
States Steel Corporation in P;t;sburg.
work on which has either started Or vii,
be started during the present year: Ar
lIor plate mills. Ss.coo.ooo: Bcsscmcr
railroad. 81 600. eco: structural mills.
Homestead $4,000: american Bridge
plant. rev. s.. 10000. Neville l,land
furnace plant $i.5oo.ooo; othe- improve
meats. $4,000 Total S$.0ao.ooo.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Dairy Trade Doubled.

The census preliminary report on but
ter. cheese and condensed milk. factory
products, including urban dairy prod
uctS shows the following summary for
1000. with percentages OF increase since
1900:
Number OF establishments. o.s55. in
crease % per cent Capital. $50. soS.ol5.
increase 10 per cent Wage carnerS.
average number. I2S65. increase per
cent Total wages. $4,000 increase
10 per cent. Miscellaneous expenses. 81
5oo.7oo. increase So per cent Cos, OF
materials used. Sfoo.I5i .ao5. increase IIS
per cent. Value OF products. $$I3IIco.-
" increase. LOO ncr cent
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15

London. by Cable The Beers have
dealt the British another terrific blow in
South Africa, General Lord Mcthuen.
who, until his defeat at Maager>fontein.
had been considered ore 81 England 5
greatest military strategists. has been
wounded and captured by the Beers IN
der Commander Delarcy. one OF their
star generals.
break March :. between Winburg and
Lichtenburg. Orange River Colony.
The Beers captured four guns.
The British casualties were:
kilied-Three officers and ,S men.
Wounded-Fivc officers ard - men.
Missing-Onc officer and 200 men
Delarcy. who has proved himself the
most able OF all the Boer generals. has
within fortnight gained second de-
cisiyc victory.
His FIRST victory vas the capture OF
Won Donops convoy. when the British
casualties, in killed. wounded and :ncr
made prisoners. toialcd 6s2. and he has
now added to his laurels by the capture
Tor the FIRST time throughout the cam
paign. of prominen; British general. and
by inflicting what is generally admitted to
be one of the worst revcrscs the British
have suffered throughout the whole war
Ii IS supposed that Lord Methuen was
marching with intention 10 avenge the
capture of the Won Donop convoy
The news OF the disaster came like =
thundcrbolt TO London. The extra cdi-
lions of the evening papers giving an ac-
count of the disaster were eagerly
bought up. and their readers hurried
through the streets with anxious faces.
and bitter remarks were passed on the
subject of the government declaration
that the war III South Africa was over
4 he news came TOO late 20 affect bust
ness on the Stock Exchange. but excited
curb dealings quickly followed the clos
ing.>,in which South Africans slu:nped
heavily.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
MAY BE SYSTEMATIC MURDER
Four Bodies Striped OF yaluables Found in
Texas E:vcr.

Beaumont Texas. (Special).--T The
finding OF the body OF c &. Pearson N
Ncches River. stripped except as to his
undcrcio;hcs and with his head crushed
III. has convinced the local police that !
systematic plan Of robbery AID murder
Is being conducted b; unidentified per
SONS in this vicinity.
When Pearson was last seen alive he
l'.d on sun OF good clothes and carried
between $50 and SIoo in cash. Within
three months four bodies. including that
OF Pearson. have been taken from the
river, and in cvcry case there were cvi-
dcnccs of riolcn, death and robbery as
no yaluablcs were found In two 81 the
cases the bodies were not identified and
were buried by the county.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
STRIKERS REJECT
The AGREEMENT
Arbitration Verdict in Norfolk Fails TO
End Trouble.
DECLARED 1T TO BE ONE.sIDED.
In Clash Between Mob and Four CompsE'
les of Militia Five Soldiers We're Badly In
iured The Militia Charged the Mob With
Fixed Bayoncts and Number OF Persons
We're Hurt Situatic Reaches Grave Stage.

Norfolk. Va. Special THE strike
situation in Norfolk. according 10 con
sentative opinion. has reached its
gravcst stage.
The street railway employees abSo-
lu,cly refuse TO comply with the terms
OF settlement set for them by the arbi-
tration committee. by which the rail
way officials have announced their intcn-
ton To abide. The strikers declare that
the decision is ono sided. and that in
agreeing 10 return 10 work with non
union men they would forfeit their
charter III the international union. This
they positively refuse to do. The COM
mittcc'S report sets forth that the bond
required by the railway company is JUS
titiablc and reasonable and will work no
hardship upon the men. The company
Is asked To rcinStatc I;S OF its former
employees. who arc 20 give the required
bond. and also 10 retain under like con-
ditions * per cent. OF the men brought
here to take the strikers places
The strikers net. and after closed
meeting lasting several hours, formally
decided not to go back 10 work under
the conditions prescribed in the decision
OF the committee Hugh Gordon Miller
and d. ]. Coleman IT.. their counsel.
told them that they were hound by their
letter to the Chamber OF Commerce &C
ccp,ing the arbitration committee TO
abide by that body's decision. The
strikers refused to acccp, this advice,
and counsel. il is said. withdrew from
the case
X. Lancaster Williams. president OF
the Norfolk Railway and Light Com
pany. received the result OF the meeting
at the Monticello Hotel. The company
is determined to rim its cars regard
less OF the strikers. and viii not further
..,: ~. q, d.. - -:
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15

The New York Sub,rcasury statement
!:ow> tina, The banks lost s, $4,000 last
vcck
The "Mosthly Supplement- in Ant
wcrr shows that the losses in the dia
mond market have been over 81 100000
" +. Small & Co. stockholders and
members OF the New York Cotton En-
change. with headquarters in Macon.
Ga. have suspended
The Baldwin Locomotive Works has
received contracts for fifty oil-burning
locomotives and % coal-burning en-
gincs from tho AtchiSon Railroad.
The Pullman Palace Car Companv
has already received contracts for ihclr
entire outpu, for 1902
The report OF the American Wooden
Company for the year ended December
a. 1901. shows net profits OF S2.ozz.zso
- compared with $2.Sso.os2 the year
previous. decrease Of S76I.eo3. Prcsi-
dcnt Aver says that the year was the
poorest in the history of the concern.
The capital stock OF the Dominion Sc
c;iTiiies Company is to be increased from
Si.5ooooo To S3.ooocOo The additional
issue Of stock will be placed in the treas
ury OF the company Tor. the purpose OF
financing railroad proposition and ac-
~ uritics and properties
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Children BE il Fire.

Matane. Quebec tSpec:aD - Fire
which originated in the kitchen OF TIE
residence o: Arthur Boucha-d caused
the death Of Mrs Bcuchard and nine
children. The fire was discovered By
a servant. who Immediately gave an
alarm. Mr. Boucliard jumped from an
upper window. and was about TO he fol
lowed By his wife. but she failed in her
attempt. and persisted. together with her
nine cliildrcn-si,I boys and three girls.
The eldest was a boy OF u years. and
the other children aged as follows: Girl
IL years. four boys aged 20. Q, 6 ard !
years. two girls and / and boy :
years.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
w0MsN's HORRIBLE DEATn.
Her BuEncd Body Found s:anCiag IN 4
Cellar.

W;ns,ed Conn Especial -Cororc.
Higgins is Investigating mysterious
death which occurred il B%rkliamstead
NcighhorS entering the house OF Mrs
James NJ. Howard discovered the body
81 Mrs. Howard burned tc = crisp. hang
ing over : potato bin in the cellar
y search failed To rcyca. lamp or
any other article which would have Sc;
fire 10 her clothing. and the woodwork
upon which the body was hanging was
not burned. Mrs Towards husband was
away At wcri; At the supposed time ii the
burning
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Must Not Drive Gu, Chinese.

Denver. Col. Especial -Goyernoc
Orman received the following telegram
from Secretary OF State John Hay:
The Chinese minisic.. advises me Of
reported attempts BY the Miners Union
At Ouray. Col. to drive The Chinese out
OF town. The Miners Union Is alleged
10 have declared boycott against The
Chinese. who are said 10 be pcaccablc
residents Ii the facts are as under
stood and represented by the Chinese
minister. the department would he
plea scd ii Won would take such measures
a you may find appropriate To- prevent
violence. and TO assure the Chrcsc pro
lection and unrestricted cnjoymcn, OF
treaty rights and privileges
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Changing It's Tax Laws.

ST. Paul MINI. (SpcciaD After de-
fea,ing several taxation measures, con-
ference coiamiitec OF the two houses of
the Legislature reported : compromise
on what is known as the constitutional
amendments bill. and it was adopted by
the Senate A tax on franchises or on
gross earnings of corporations at the
option OF the Legislature, tax on the
income OF credits not to sxcecd 10 per
cent and a general incorlc tax on in
comes exceeding $1,000, are the prin.i-
pal changes over existing statutes.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Foreign.

\ Mancllu censor fas pc;iiioned the
Emperor OF China 10 remove Wu Ting
Fang. the minister 10 The United States.
charging that the minister has retained
corruptiy $4,000 OF the T'icn Tsin silver
refunded by the American government.
Germany and Grea, Britain cannot
agree N their policies N China. thc for
'IeT being The OIL! power refusing 10
agree to The reductions OF the garrisons
Al l;cntSiE and The restoration Of the
control of that city - the Chinese.
Chas. /. HcrkeS has concluded deal
giving him control OF four different
underground railways in London
The Sultan OF Turkey has condemned
tho Princes Lufullah and Sabaliaddin
- perpetual imprisonment.
Queen Alexandra was the sponsor at
the launching of The British first-ciass
battieship Queen. and King Edward Of
ic:stcd at the laying OF the keel plate
.. The firSi-class battlcship King Edward
vi At Plymouth.
Berlin newspapers publish reports that
the Bocr Commandani kriizngcr. who
was captured by the British. had been
'ricd by court-mariial and sentenced to
death. but his sentence has been com
r'u;rd to hanishn;cnt Tor lie.
The British steamship Harmon;des
which was III collision with the steamer
Wacsland off Ho.yhcad. was towcd into
Liverpool with great hole in her bows
She brought the passengers OF the Macs
land. which went down
The French Minister al Finance stated
IN the Chamber OF Deputies. in answer to
4 query. that Nil sugar bountics would be
abolished. and that he though, the result
ii :':c convention would be beneficial.
III The City Temple. in London. Rev.
Joseph Parker arraigncd King Edward
for brewing beer and attending 2 Sunday
concert
Hon. Alirci I.yt;letor. according to an
English run:or. may succeed Lord
Paunce!otc Is British Ambassador At
Washington
King Edward la;d the foundation for
! new Tovai naval college for cadets ai
Dartmouth
The White Star liner Celtic. with
American tourists on board. arrived at
Lana
The refusal % The Bankers Comni>
s'nn 90 accept the February iusiallnlcn,
- the Chinese indemnity ow:nS 10 the
i"rcisn government, being unable Ia
agree 10 terms concerning il, Division
w:li. !; j. feared. render collection 81 IL
;.:"v i.ista!lrcnts more difficult.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
MOODY TO SUCCEED LONG.
Preparations Being Made By Latter to Retire
FROM Office.

Washington. D. {. Special -Sccrc-
tary l-ono who has Just returned to his
desk from his visi, to Boston. vii prob
ably not again leave the Capitol u1til he
rclinquiShcs his place to Representative
William Henry Moody. Of Hayerhill
Mass who will almost certainly become
Secretary OF The Navy about Nav
Secretary Long has long desired ia re.
tire from Office hui was unwilling 10 do
- while the Schlcy case was pending or
was in any way subject to appeal Now
that this matter j. settled he feels that
he can retire 10 private life
Representative Moody. who is now
serving his fourth term in Congress. S
regarded a 4 great worker and man 81
excellent executive aad ,,dici:: ..hilitv
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Iumped. His Clothes AhIare.

Chicago. (SpeciaD .-Dazed and half
suffocated by smoke which filed his
room. Rudolph Engelckc. a jcwcle-.
rushed through sheet of flame and
threw himself from three story win
dow of clearinghouse al ,,o4 Erie
street On the pavement below NUN
Der OF iremen were holding net. En-
gelcke. his clothes ablaze. whirled in the
air as he shot toward the ground then
struck on one side of the ne, and
bounded to the stone wall. He sustain
ed internal injuries, a fractured whist
and was severely burned about the
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Fire Caused hv Sharks

New York iSpcciai).-Thc coroner
jury which has been investigating inc
Park Avetiue Hotel fire III this city on
February -. agreed On a verdict. dcciar-
ing that the fire was communicated 70
the hotel by sparks from tho Seventy
hrst Regiment ArIaory. across me street
The arnory was almost entirety dc
stroyed By FIRE. Tic Jury found tia. The
hotel was not Properly equipped for he
safety of guests ard occupants. IN that
there was no Siandrpc provided for the
use OF the fire department! ami TIKI: ;licrc
were no ropes or ire escape.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Morgan Buys POseeIains.

New Work. (Speci..l-I = Morgan
has purchased lie Garland collection Of
oriental po:cciains. thc finest collection
in Tie world. .yhich las been on cNhibi-
lion 4: the metropolitan Museum Of A-t
here Tor al-:> YEAR l: wa announced
hat London dealer had purchased The
collection from the Garland estate for
S6oo.ooo. and would take II 20 E~fope.
Mr.. Morgan decided thar the collection
sl.ould remain in America Wha: he
paid is not known. but ii is supposed
that he gave considerably more than the
s.ulount paid by the London dcs.crs.