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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
A MAIuBA BAY FEAT.
G:neral Kitchener Reports Hoer Loss Of
900 Men.

London (By Cablc) Following the
nouncod General Cronje's surrender at
Paardcberg or the anniversary OF the
battle OF Maiuba HILL February 27. 1881,
Lord Kitchener apparently selected the
same anniversary to achieve big sue
cess by combined movement lasting
two days against the 3oer forces within
the Harrismith and Nan Reencn line OF
blockhouses The Boer losses aggregate
GOO men killed or captured. and 1000
horses and 5000 head OF cattle fell into
the hands of the British troops. This
news was so welcome to the British that
Il was read on: in the House of Com
mons by the war secretary Mr. Brod-
rick. from dispatch OF Lord Kitchener.
rs follows:
The combined operations OF the col
umns terminated in driving the Beers
against the Harrism,h and Van Recnen
blockhousc line. The River Wilge was
held by the Leinster Regiment and Ell
EottS mounted infantry from Harri-
smith. while the columns formed on the
Frankfort and Botha'S pass hlockhouse
line. and advanced south holding the
entire country between the Wilge and
the Natal frontier On the first night
4 very severe attempt TO break through
was made at point between Rimingtons
and Byngs columns. and the New Zeal
aislers behaved with great gallantry.
! he fighting was at close quarters. and
the Beers. as usual. dove = large herd
OF cattle in front OF them
Mamie Botha. the Boer leader. was
killed. and thirty-iive dead Beers were
found on the ground Over 100 horses
were killed and 6.ooo head of cattle
were LEI; in our hands Other small at
tempts 10 break ont were made. and in
two cases succeeded On the last day
$50 Beers, with rifles and horses. were
captured All the columns have not yet
reported. and the operations nave been
very wide. but over Goo Beers have been
either killed or are prisoners in our
hands; also 1000 horses, 5000 head of
cattle. 200 wagons. 6o.ooc sheep. Goo
rifles. and $4,000 rounds OF ammunition.
The prisoners include Gen. De Vets son
and his secretary. Commandments Meyer
and Truther. and several field comets.
These satisfactory results are very APP
propriate on the anniversary OF Ma
tuba
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
The FLOOD LOSSES
In The MILLIONS
Many Railroads Blocked and industries
ParaIyzed.
PEOPLE DRIVEN FROM HOMES.
Fifty thousand Men Out OF Work by the
Flooding Of the Mills About Pittsburg-
Few Lives Lost. But hundreds Of People
Suffering From Exposures Several Places
In Terrible Condition.

Many millions in money lost. tens al
thousands OF people thrown out OF en-
ployment and hundreds OF families
homeless make mp the appalling record
of the floods in Maryland. Virginia.
West Virginia. Ohio. Pennsylvania. New
York. Connecticut North Carolina. Ten
neSsce. Georgia and Alabama.
\ remarkable but fortunate feature OF
the widespread destruction is the small
loss of lie. Few persons were drowned
several were killed in railroad wrecks
caused by washouts. but considering the
rapid rise OF the waters in some sec
tons cngulfing and sweeping away MINI
bers OF houses. it is astonishing that
there were no, more fatalities.
Most OF the rivers have begun 10
slowly fall. but the floods hive left ruin
and desolation.
Hundreds OF poor people. particularly
women and children. are likely 10 sui
Ter serious illness because OF the ex-
posure Driven from their homes and
compelled 10 founder about for hours
in mud and water and saving but little
clothing or household goods. many are
in distress.
In the vicinity OF Pittsburg and about
Philadelphia the sweep OF the floods
caused enormous damage TO property.
Numerous towns along the Western
Pennsylvania rivers are under water.
houses being undermined and stores and
factories completely ruined
The Schuylkill River spread out over
wide section OF Philadelphia. The
tracks OF the Reading and Baltimore and
Ohio Railroads were covered with water.
The Baltimore and Ohio station al
Twenty fourth and Chestnut streets was
flooded four feet deep. On Twenty
fourth street facing the station. over a
hundred families were taken from their
homes in boats.
In the Far Northwest terrific snow
storms are raging. Two lives were lost
i'll railroad collision near Blanchard.
y. d.. the engineer OF one train being
unable to see the signal lights on account
of the frost and snow.
Towns in the Genesce Valley and
other parts OF New York State are flood
ed by the rapid rise i'll streams from
rain ard the melting SHOW and ice.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
PRINCE HENRY
TOURING STATES
From Lookout Mountain to lndianap0'
lis in One Day.
he STUDIED cKicKAMAUdA PARK
As Prince Henry Stood at Rock Point and
Looked Across the Valley Of the Tennessee,
lie Exclaimed Here Is Nothing in All
Europe That Is Finer. Have Never Seer
Such Battlefield"

Indianapolis. Ind Special Prince
Henry OF Prussia went up Lookout
Mountain Sunday ard after viewing The
gruid wher, The Union and Confederate
armies met IL conflict and hearing afresh
the story OF The battles. resumed his
Journey to the North aad West.
Leaving Chattanooga over the Nash
vile. chattanooga and 81. Louis Rail
road his trair ran through corner OF
alabama. and then turning to the north
hurried across Tennessee. with 4 short
stop al Nashville: through Kentucky,
with brief stops al Louisville and Bowl
ing Green. and mp into Indiana to an
other brief halt al Indianapolis At In
dianapollS the course was changed to the
westward again. and or the tracks of the
Nandalia line his train reached St Louis.
His reception in the South was hos
pitable and demonstrative The negroes
manifested great curiosity as 10 the
Prince, and they interested and amused
him.
He had an opportunity 10 hear the
negroes sing at Nashville and their music
pleased him
here was ii great crowd 1T Chatta-
nooga. and the people presented the
Prince with handsome souvenir of his
visit. Nashville also made demonstra-
ton. as did Louisville and indianapolis.
AT every station along the route the peo-
pie gathered 70 salute the Prince with
cheers. There was much enthusiasm over
Admiral Evans. and at several points
after they had seen and checred Prince
Henry the people called for the Admiral
Brief though it was. Prince Henry was
delighted with his Southern tour. and
as he was leaving Nashville he said:
The people have been very kind to me;
everywhere they have received me in the
kindlieSt manner. and ! very deeply ap-
preciatc ii. wish they might all know
how thankful J am"
Guided by . pilot engine. the royal
special made a rapid run from Cncin-
matt to Chattanooga. Tired from his
cxertionS Of the day the Prince retired
after leaving Cincinnati. bu: his slum-
bers we're disturbed by the clamorous
calls made 10! him at some OF the Ken
lucky towns.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
orci,r.

Chancellor Won Buelow stated in the
Reichstag that so far As Germany knew
the only effect OF the Anglo japanese
convention was to maintain the status
quo. Funds were voted TO maintain the
German troops in China
The United States Minister has pre-
sented note 10 the Turkish authori-
ties demanding the punishment oi the
parties vino abducted Miss Stone. and
the Porte has replied. denying response
blity and Inability.
The papal chapel the principal cere-
mony in the pontiiical jubilee cclcbra-
tons. was held in the Basilica. Fifty
thousand persons attended.
The Venezuelan rcvolutionists' steam
or Libertador bombarded the port of
Guiria to protect the landing OF in>ur-
gent forces.
The Panama Canal officials expressed
surprisc al the attitude OF the Column
gan government toward the sale OF the
canal franchises
NJ. Waldcck Rousseau. premier OF
France, was seriously injured by his
carriage being overturned in collision
with sheet car
Lord Kitchener reports that the Bocr
casualties during the recent operations
aggregated 500 killed and injured
King Leopold. continued illness causes
considerable anxiety among the Bel
gans.
Lord Kitchener reports having won a
great victory over the Beers on February
p. the anniversary OF the battle OF Ma
luba Hill. II was combined move
ment against the Bocrs within the Har-
risinith and Van Recnen line OF block
houses. For two days the fighting was
terrific. The Beers losses are 600 men
killed or captured and 1000 horses and
5000 head OF cattle.
The Beers also scored a success by
capturing 10 officers and 4sI men, a
British escort 10 a wagon train. on Feb
ruary ~. southwest OF Klcrksdorp.
Transyaal.
The mining regions in Spain are in a
Torment OF agitation. At Albujon and
Madridejos rioters have set fire to the
Octroi Offices and burned the documents
they contained. There has been another
outbreak OF disorder at Barcelona. Meet
ings are being held frequently. with the
object OF declaring another general
strike.
The shareholders OF the new Panama
Canal Company. in Paris. met and de
cidcd 10 postpone continuing the negotia-
lions for the sale OF the canal property
10 the United States.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
MINERS PERISH IN A FIRE.
Sixty Men We're Sleeping When Flames
We're First Discovered.

Spokane. Wash. (SpeciaD -Four
men lost their lives and a dozen others
were injured. three probably fatally. in
FIRE OF unknown origin. which de-
stroyed the boarding and bunkhouses OF
the Standard mine III Mace. Idaho. Six
ings when the fire was discovered in
the second floor OF the boarding house
The alarm was Quickly given. but the
flames spread with such Tapidity that
the only escape wa, b. the way of win
dow>. Most OF the injured were hurt
while making their escape in this man.
ner. though several were badly burned
II IS supposed thar the men who lost
their lives became confused by the fire
and smoke in the Railways and were
unable to find window. Their bodies
have been recovered.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
KILLED THE WHOLE PARTY.
Three Members OF the Philippine coastabuiary
Will Get Medals.

Manila (By Cablc) The Philippine
Commission has ordered that medals OF
honor be bestowed on Inspector Knauber
and two other members OF the Philip
pine constabulary.
The three men were going from Cavite
10 Magellanes. in Cavite province when
they were attacked by eight members OF
Ramos band. Knauber tclcgraphs that
he and his companions killed the whole
attacking party and captured two Maui
ser rifles. one Remington rifle. one pistol
and three boloS.
Two hundred uniformed bolomcn in
the Island OF Samar recently attacked
scouting party of friendly natives and a
detachment of the First Infantry. Eighty
OF the bolomen were killed and one OF
the friendly natives was severely boloed
The Santa Cruz bridge. which has
been in course OF construction for over
year. was opened with great ceremony
March l.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
JOHN W. BAILY DEAD.
President Of the Philadelphia Record Pub
listing Company.

Philadelphia (SpeciaD.--John w.
Bailey, president of the Record Publish
ing Company, died at his home here OF
neuralgia of the heart. He was taken
I'll last November at Los Angeles, Cal.
while on pleasure trip. Upon his re
turn home the attack became serious.
and he had been confined to his bed
most OF the time since january.
Mr.. Bailey was in his sixty seventh
year. He was born at Baileytown. y.
j., and came to this city at an carly age
He learned the printers trade. and when
the Record was established. i'll 1870. he
was made foreman OF the composing
room.
After the late William NJ. Singeriy Sc
cured control of the Record. Mr.. Bailey
wa: appointed managing editor of the
paper, which position he retained until
he died.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
Anxious 10 Have Roosevelt.

Charleston. S. c. Especial Supple
mentary to the resolution passed by the
Exposition board of directors renewing
the invitation to President Roosevelt to
visit Charleston. and also disclaiming
any responsibility and sympathy for
Lieutenant Governor Tillman's action in
regard to the presentation OF 4 sword to
Major Jenkins, the City Council passed
resolutions repeating the invitation al
ready extended by the city and appointed
special committee TO present the resolu-
tons to President Roosevelt. and to ex-
press to him the earnest desire of the
people OF Charleston that he visi, the
city.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
Weather Crop Bulletin.

The Weather Bureau has issued the
following summary OF crop conditions
for the month OF February:
In the Lower Missouri and Upper
Mississippi Valleys. 10 the northward OF
the Ohio and in the Middle Atlantic
States. the month. although cold. was
generally favorable for the prosecution
OF such farm work as is usually per
formed in winter. In the Southern
States the conditions were not favor
able for farm work. Moderate rainfall
has partially relieved drouth in Eastern
Texas. but elsewhere in that State
drouth conditions continue. On the Pa
cihc Coast the temperature has been
favorable and the rainfall abundant.
The northern portion OF the winter
wheat bel; was generally well protected
by snow during the month. and an im-
provemcnt in the condition OF winter
wheat is indicated over the northern
portions OF Ohio. Indiana. Illinois and
Missouri. the outlook being less favor
able over the southern portions of these
States and in Kentucky. Tennessee and
Arkansas
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.
Where the Hitch Came.

Admiral Walker was shown the cable
gram from Paris regarding the action oil
the Panama Canal Company III deciding
not 10 continue the negotiations for the
sale OF the canal To the United States
and said he had received no adyices on
the subject.
While the Colombian Government.
through its minister here. had agreed to
the sale OF the property to the United
States. that sale was contingent upon an
agreement between the United States
and Colombia. The Admiral was in
clined to think tina; the news from Paris
was not such As To interfere seriously
with the purchase OF the canal property
should this government desire TO acquire
IT,
Officials OF the Colombian legation ex
pressed no surprise AT the action OF the
company. declaring that the decision OF
the stockholders is directly III line with
the work i'll which the Colombian Gov
eminent is now cngaged-that of off
setting the prohibitions contained i'll ar
ticleS Al and - OF the canal concession
Article II provides:
he grantees. or those who III the
future may succeed them in their rights
may transfer these rights TO other CAPT
talists or financial companies. but II IS
absolutely prohibited to cede or mort
gage them under whatever consideration
TO any nation or foreign government.
Article - provides that the grantees
or their representatives shall lose the
rights acquired in the concession by a
violation OF article 81
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
Moro Riots in Spair.

Madrid, (By Cable The mining re
gions are in fermcn: OF agitation. Al;
Albujon and Madridejos rioters have set
fire to the Octoi Offices and burned the
documents they contained There has
been another outbreak OF disorder at
Barcelona. Meetings are being held fire.
qucntly with the object OF declaring
another general strike. The metal work
ers are constantly assaulting their COM
rades who have returned 10 work
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
REBELLION IN CHINA SERIOUS.
Minister Conger Notifies Chinese They Must
Protect Foreigners.

Pckin. BY Cable) The Chinese For
cign Office now admits that the rebel
lion in the vicinity OF the City OF Nan
Ming. Province OF Quang See. 20 miles
north OF the Gull OF Tonquin. is very
grave Ovcrl 1000 former soldiers are
engaged in pillaging
An edict has been issued commanding
the Chinese authorities 10 afford pro-
lection TO the missionaries and other
foreigners. Mr. Conger. the United
States minister. has notified Prince
Ching. head OF the Foreign Office. that
he expects China will speedily suppress
the rebellion and protect the foreigners
in that part of the country.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08

St. Petersburg Try Cable The An-
Japanese treaty has not beer the
subject of any conference between the
Gar and the leat.ine military authori-
ties, as reported by news agency in the
United States. There has been. natu-
rally, correspondence on the subjec; be-
tween the ministers concerned. This
exchange of views has in no way en-
HANGED the Importance of the treaty in
the eyes OF the Russian government.
which continues to regard positive coun-
teraction as unnecessary.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
urge annexation Of Cuba.

Havana. (SpeciaD The Cubar-Amer-
lean League has sent CIRCULAR TO the
Merchants Union of Matanzas, signed
10y William o. Mcdowell. urging an
noxaiion OF Cuba is the only solution Of
the existing problems. The circular
says: The people of the United States
pclevc the Cubans owe at the present
moment grea: duty to themselves and
their families. 20 Cuba and America and
to the cause OF liberty That duty con-
sists in asking that Cuba be annexed as
State OF the Union as soon as posi-
bic"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
Falling Floors Crush Girls.

Cleveland (SpeeiaD.-Tcn persons
were injured and five were missing as a
result OF an accident which occurred al
the building occupied by the Cleveland
Baking Company. The fourth floor of
the rear building of the plant collapsed
and crashed through the second and
third floors. Eighteen persons were
working in that department at the time
Ten girls were caught in the falling
debris and fell through to the basement
The walls are still standing, but the sec
ondl third and fourth floors are in a
tanf !" first floor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD.
Domestic.

Prince Henry spent four hours i'll ST
Louis. and then hurried through Spring
field. ILL.,. reaching Chicago At night
where he was received with great cnthu-
siaSm by great crowds. the route from
the depot to tho auditorium being lined
by German veterans with torches. ne
events of the night were a banquet.
grand concert by large chorus and
magnificent ball
The floods, while abaiing III Pcnnsyl-
vania. are still causing great havoc III
New York State. New Jersey and New
England. Four passenger trains were
caught in the flood from the Hudson
River on the New York Central Rail
road. but the passengers were rescued
after an exciting experience.
President Roosevelt. through the In
tcrsiate Commerce Commission. is re-
ported to have served notice on the rail
road companies that the Interstate Com
merce and the Sherman laws will be en-
forced TO the letter
An explosion wrecked the five story
building in New York occupied by the
As,e Press Printing Company and
caused a panic among Italians living i'll
adjoining tenement houses.
The five-master John B. Prescott oi
Fall River. foundered at sea and her
crew were taken OFF by the schooner
Savannah.
\ plan IS under way for the consoli-
dation OF the three Southern Pacific
Railroads controlled by the Hartman
interests.
Vernon Rogers was sentenced to pri-
son for life in Cleveland, o.. for killing
his sweetheart. Margaret Hallen.
Two hundred uniformed bolomen i'll
the Island OF Samar Philippines. re-
Gently attacked scouting party OF
friendly natives and detachment OF
the First Infantry Eighty OF the bolo-
men were killed and one OF the friendly
natives was severely boloed.
The British steamship Woman. bound
from Galveston TO Hamburg, wen,
ashore off Cape Henry i'll dense fog,
but was iioaied uninjured at high tide
She carried cargo of cotton valued AT
100000.
!. NJ. Blue. magistrate OF Smytll
county. Va. committed suicide by hang
ing himself TO the bedpost. He was -
years old and married young wife two
weeks ago.
Forrest +. Russell member of "A
Runaway Girl Company" who was in
jured in railroad wreck near Deca-
tur. Ind. died in a hospital at kala-
mazoo. Mich.
Major Ellis Phipps, former supcrin-
tendcnt OF the Philadelphia Almshouse
and veteran OF the Civil War. died al
his home. in Philadelphia
\ passenger train on the Southern
Railroad went through tresiie near
Zeiella. Ga. Four persons were killed
and a number injured.
Several changes have been announced
IN the routes OF the Old Dominion steam
ers plying on the lower bay and the
James river.
William NJ. Gamble. who disappeared
from York. Pa. has been located among
friends in the lower end OF York county
Survey OF the Richmond. Fredcricks-
burg and Potomac Railroad for double
tracking the road is in progress.
William A. Rinard. 4 married man.
who had been infatuated with Margaret
Lambert. or Wilbert. in jealous rage
killed the woman and committed sui
eide al Pitisburg.
Amos Stirling. colored. convicted oil
conspiracy in the murder OF Prof. Roy
Wilson White. OF the University OF
Pennsylvania, was hanged in Pilladel-
p'iia.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
Rebels Against th. Su.t.e

Vienna. BY Cablel tho nc.!:'ischc
Correspondent reports alarming co..di
tons i'll Albania, European Tu5ker. \
formidable force OF rebel, is said 10 be
bcsieging the seaport o; Arizona. which
/. entirely cut off from the outside world.
According to the Politische Correspond
cnz. 20 Albanian towns have resolved TO
demonstrate their independence of the
rule of the Sultan of Turkey by refus
ing to pay any more taxes. Anarchy
prevails in the districts of Ell Bassan and
Iirana.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
cuuard VIM Not Sign Agreement.

Liverpool. by Gable The Crlard
steamship Company has refused 70 sign
the passenger rate agreement because The
Morgan combination insists on ci.,rc
permitting two fresh steamers to cagag.
il. the Liverpool Boston service. w,,ch
the Cunard people assert would be =
formidable opposition to them. l'nc
steamers mentioned are the Merton and
the Havcrford. chartered by the Domin-
ion Line from the American Line. \
war of rates is expected.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
Shot In Election Riot.

Hamilton, Ohio Especially An cleo
ton riot occurred at Middleton. this
county. The count had been completed
and the result given out. when an at
tempt was made TO break into the cleo
ton room. George Lafayette, we'll
known politician and former attachc
OF the John Robinson circus. was shot
in the abdomen by Policeman Henry
Lawrence and is thought to be fatally
injured.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
Treasury Receipts.

The monthly statement OF the govern
mcnt receipts and expenditures shows
that for February. 1902 the total receipts
were S4I.I5o.73o. and the expenditures.
$4,000. 200. leaving surplus for the
month OF S2,o6o.44o
The receipts from the several sources
OF revenue are given as follows: Gus
toms, $50. eI3.o2o. increase as compared
with February. 1901. SI.soo.ooo. Inter
nal revenue. SIS.455,7oo. decrease S.. 5oo,-
600. Miscellaneous. s.. 10000. decrease
S2.Soo.ooo.
The expenditures on account OF the
War Department were SS.57S.sIo. de-
crease OF $4,000 On account of the
navy. S5.7oo.o7o. increase $I.35o.ooo.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-08
Official Being Tortured.

Manila By Gable .-Twemy-five
members of the cons;abulary OF Mo
rong. ten miles from Manila. cncoun.
tered So well-arned insurgents. The
former fled. alter pcrding all their
ammunition Eleven OF The constabu-
larry are unaccounicd Tor. and il is be-
licved thew were killed or captured.
Governor Flores. OF the Province of Ri
zal. say, The members % the hand who
recently captured Amlil. the prcsidente
OF Cainta. Morong Province. were
neither l-adroneS nor insurgents He
thinks 4 private fcud was n the bottom
OF the matter