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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16

London (By Cable).-Edward VII.
r. l.. by the grace OF God. OF the Unit
cd Kingdom OF Great Britain and Ire
land and OF the British Dominion be-
yord the seas. King. Defender oil the
Faith. Emperor OF India, was crowned
Saturday without hitch or harm
In all respects the celebration was
impressive. and it was carried out with
perfection OF detail and lack OF acct
dents that has rarely characterized
which marked Queen Victoria 5 jubilee
Was lacking, and in its stead there per
vaGed all classes keen recollection that
only six weeks ago their King lay in
danger oi death. and this produced
thankiunesS and genuine sympathy for
the man rather than adula;ion OF the
King. This feeling was voiced by the
Archbishop OF Canterbury. when lie in
serted i'll one OF the coronation prayers
the words. Tor whose recovery We now
give thee heartfelt thanks Yet this
did not prevent the public from voicing
appreciation OF such military display as
the short procession gave them i
chance to sec
Earl Roberts. commander -in-ch;ei OF
the forces. was once more tie hero OF
the hour. and, next to The King himself.
received the hcarties. welcome OF the
assembled crowds
Blu; it was Tor the King and Queen
themselves that the people really lei
themselves loose Throughout the day.
wherever and whenever Their Majestics
were seen the cheers were loud and
long, and especially was this SO on the
return journey of the King and Queen
10 Buckingham Palace
| ntil the booming Of guns announced
tina; the browning OF King Edward and
Queon Alexandra had been achieved.
there fingered III thousands OF minds Il
nervous apprehension that even al the
last moment some un;oward event nigh;
once more plunge the nation into CON
sternation When this was passed the
,:nrestrained jubilation was as a tribute
to The Kings personal popularity as it
was an evidence OF relief from the ten
sion OF the last few weeks.
IN Westminster Abbey the scene was
nothing less than marvellous Nearly
seven thousand members OF the nobility.
the clergy and the gentry had gathered.
"ith foreign princes. amba Ssadors, CO.
lon!a rulers. Indian po;cn!a,eS and
leaders from TIE fur,hc>t quarter OF the
gloLe where The Union Jack flies 10 do
honor 10 the King.
Two incidents II Tie service in the
abbey VIII live in the memory OF all
who witnessed them. The FIRST OF this.
which alrios; developed INTO dramatic
ccl,rctcnps. ccntcred around the aged
Archbishop OF Canterbury From The
commencement, Of the service the Arch
i..hoo had the greatest difficulty IL
reading or remembering the prayers.
Tn. hoci from which his almost bind
c"es cndeavorcd 10 read shook in h,
lands. AID when lie came 10 place the
c-own upon kino Edwards head N:
h-cc frame. towering above me SSa'Id
King swayed So violently that the Bish-
Oh .! Winchester had to support him.
vile IN. Dean OF Westminster pitt
r"ardiag hand unde. the crown. Il was
evident tina, the Archbishop OF Canter-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
Financial.

Southern Railway Is now favoritc
stock Tor Philadelphia traders.
The Diamond Match Company has de-
clarcd regular quarterly dividend az
IL per cent.
Big money was made in Hooking Val
ley II that seven pom: rise. Wander
bits now control it.
The Western Union has vacated the
Bread Street Station and the Posal has
taken is old quarters there
s Louis & San Francisco has de
clared per cent. quarterly dividend
upcn the second preferred stock.
Alany a m'ingr may lot b able to ge;
wori, when The strike is over. Those
damaged coll:crie> Will lr-t the work
l@cn in that way a E.vch as the opera
tor.
An Atchison official denies that there
is any deal on between his road and
the Rock Island. Other persons who
pretend to know assert that there will
be an agreement between the two sys-
tens.
The monthly average o. oord sales in
the United States TO date has been Sz2.-
zs4.zII. as coA)as5sd-..sziils- SI4,oI4,5oS
last year. making total am u.
SI5o.I 3o.48f for Ibis year. age
zco. eco for the saA-e period
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
Value OF Minerals.

The United States Geological Survey
issued lis annual statistical summary
Of the mineral products OF the United
States for the calendar year of 1901.
Ii shows for ,he entire country 4
grand total OF S!.oq2 .224.3so as the
value oi minerals produced in 1901 as
against SIo6+ 4cS .32I in 1900. This
comprises $500. 'sl coo worth OF non
metallic mineral products. S524S73.1S4
metallic products and SI.oooooo (esti-
rated Of mineral products unspecihed.
including building sand glass sand, iron
ore used as Ark in lead smelling. tin
ore. nitrate of soda, carbonate OF soda,
>::lp'1atc 81 soda %"d alum olays used
Nv raner nanuiactw:e:s.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
WHEAT, CORN AND OATS
BREAK THE RECORD
Most Bountiiri, il is Believed, in the
Nations History.
HUGE PROFITS FROM THE FARMS
by Experts Indicate a Toia! Pro-
dgeiion OF Cereals That Amounts To 1910.
25l,374 Bushels Kansas Unofficial Esti'
mates Place liz Corn Crop at 100000
Wtes; Yields at 100000 Bushels.

Chicago Special Mature and the
farmers ~ the United State have out
done themselves in the whea;, corn and
cats crops oi 1902
The most bouniiiul harvest in the his
tory OF the nation has airea;.y been gar
ncrcd or is practically immune against
damage b. bad weather. From com
piiaiion oi figures o. crop economists Il;
j. estimated that the profits io- the
farmers this year will be S2.ooo.ooo.ooo
or more nos: OF which has been real
izcd on corn aad whea: The calcutta
ton is based On al average oi the cs,i-
mates oi statis:icians This average
gives approximately the following re-
s:l:s:
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
Wagon Making industry.

The Census Bureau issued report
ii the manufacture OF carriages and
wagons for the census year ending May
81. 1000
The report shows a capital OF Sis.
1888 invested in this industry in the
1852 establishments reporting for the
United States. This sum represents
only the value OF land, buildings ma
ohinery tools and implements. and the
ike capital utilized. The value OF the
products Is returned at Si2I. 1887. 27o
which involved an outlay OF S4.o73.oS2
Tor salaries 2c.S Gil for wages 50, col
go for miscellaneous expenses includ-
ing rent. taxes. etc. ard Ss6676o73 for
materials used, mill supplies. freight
;.:.d fuel
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
SUMMARY OF THE LATEST NEWS.
Domestic.

Complaints were made by the farmers
in the neighborhood OF the anthracite
coalheidS in Pennsylvania that The
strikers are ra;d:ng their farms Women
come TO the soldiers camp glad to az
cept scraps OF icod the soldiers do not
use
The new Chinese minister. Sir LANG
Chen lung. accompanied by WI Ting
fang. made 4 visit to President Roose-
welt. at Sycamore Hill. The President
sent the Sylph to New York Tor them.
The executive board OF the United
Brotherhood Of Carpenters was over
ruled by the vote OF the Brotherhood.
which decided TO press the charge Of
enbezzlement against Treasurer Nc
Guire.
BY hsad-on collision On the Nor
folk and Western Railroad near Hunt
ington. w Va. the fireman OF one OF
the trains was killed Others OF the
crews were injured.
The Baptist Church as Leslie. Ga.
was struck by lightning during services.
Richard Dodson WAS killed and 10
others were seriously injured.
A Michigan boy who found and re-
turned in Chicago negotiable securities
the owners. Swift & Co.
Many striking miners have obtained
work in The Pennsylvania Railroad shops
at Altoona. Pa. and may not return TO
the mines.
Robbers entered the house OF Dr.. a.
~ Sioneburner. at Valparaiso. Ind. and
made of with plumber worth $3.50.
The formal announcement of The
granting OF the aoplication oil the Com
mercial Pacific Gable Company has been
made. together with the conditions gov
erning the same
Walter \. Scott. president of the lii
nois Wire Company. was stabbed TO
death in a Chicago office building by
Walter l.. Seedlings, a civil and con-
sulting engineer.
The convention OF the National
Transfers Union OF America. which
has been in session al Joliet, H., has
adjourned
Arrangements have been completed
AT the War Department; Tor the exami-
nation OF civilians for appointment as
second lieutenants in the army.
Corporal O'Brien. charged with per-
jury before the United States Senate
committee. was committed 10 jail at
Boston in default OF $1,000 bail
y mortgage for SI.5ooooo was filed
with the Franklin county recorder,
Ohio. by the United States Cigar Com
pany. known as the Siogie Trust
Vice Presiden; LOOMS. OF the D.. L.
& w. has made tour OF the strike re-
gion and says he finds conditions p-ac
ticaly unchanged.
The annual statistical summary OF the
mineral products OF the United States
has been issued by the Geological Sur
vey.
One man was instantly killed and Ave
persons were injured by the explosion
OF boiler III 4 laundry at Adrian. Mich.
Nine. Janauschek. the actress. vino
was stricken with paralysis several
weeks ago. is i'll a critical condition.
Prince Chen. the special Chinese am
bassador II the coronation OF King Ed
ward. arrived in New York.
Baxter Potter. an outlaw in Dickin-
son county. Va, was killed BY the acct
dental discharge OF his own gun
Harry Jennings. OF Wheeling. w. Va.
was kidnapped and compelled 10 marry
the Girl he loved
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
THIRTEEN DIE IN NINE.
Victims Of Explosion in Nine in Colorado
Power House Blew Ur.

Pueblo, Col. (SpeciaD "A special
dispatch from Trinidad says:
"A disastrous explosion occurred at
No. 3 Mine at Bowen. a small camp
about ten miles north OF this place.
Thirteen lives are known to have been
lost. The exact number OF men working
on the night shii, and in the mine at
the time OF the explosion is unknown.
The mine is worked by the Union Coal
Company OF Denver 1t is slope mine.
situated on the mountain side and about
400 yards from the tipple below. The
explosion occurred about 500 feet from
the mouth OF the slope and was caused
by fire damp.
Immediately after the night shift
had started in the slope a startling ex-
plosion occurred, entirely filling the
mouth OF the slope and shaking build
ings and breaking windows a mile dis
tant. As the mouth Of the slope was
filled. the rescuers were delayed for
some time. but succeeded in reaching
some of the men through an old slope.
and eight dead bodies were quickly
brought TO the surface
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
TO INVESTIGATE BOER WAR.
British Commission is Appointed Lightning
may Strike Where Least Expected.

London by Cablc).-The Premier,
y. ]. Balfour, announced the appoint
ment of the following commission OF
inquiry into the conduct OF the Boer
War:
The Earl OF Elgin, chairman: Sir
Henry Norman. Sir Iohn Hopkins,
Lord Esher and Sir John Edge.
The announcement was made soon
after the articles OF peace were signed
that the British Government would
make rigid inquiry into the conduc;
q the war in South Africa The many
charges OF cruelty and OF violations OF
the rules OF war will be investigated
a well As the conduct OF these in com
nand The investigation will be OF the
most sweeping character. and lightning
r,ay strike where il Is least expected.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
LaGnjry Boiler EXPLOITS.

Adria". Mich. Spec:aD-One nan
was instantly Killed and Ave persons
were injured. At lcast one fatally. by the
explosion OF the boiler in Arthur
Oram's laundry The proprietor OF the
wrecked laundry thinks the explosion
yas carscd by detective safe.y valve.
The -ca- ii the Gibson Hotel was
blown - pieces i 6cO-pound section
s: the boiler was thrown over high
hciidins ard ia"dei 500 ;yct away from
the >ccIe ii n. cxlllnsinn-
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THIRTEEN KILLED IN A WRECK.
Forty Persons Hurt Most OF Them Railroad
Workmen.

Dos NIoines, Iowa (SpcciaD In a
collision on the Chicago. Milwaukee and
St. Paul railroad, near Rhodes. IS per-
sons were killed and 10 injured.
The dead are Engine Drivers Bray
man and Markress. fireman. who died
from injuries and 70 railroad laborers.
The injured are all workinen.
Otto NJ Kiingnian. Of Rock Island.
was among The wounded brought he:e
His right arm was broken and he was
badly bruised
The go injured were not brought -
Des Moincs and were lett At and near
Collins.
Fireman William Tharp. OF Manila.
who was on the rcg-'lar freight. was in
iured. losing leg and being seriously
bruised II is thought he cannot sur
vive
The collision occurred Just two miles
out OF Rhodes. The construction tram
was running ont and met the freigh:
on 4 sharp curve
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
Notes OF Interest.

The Presiden: has appointed Olive
Wendcll Holmes. now CHIEF Justice OF
the Supreme Cour, OF Massachusetts.
70 be associate justice OF the United
States Supreme Court. vice Justice
GRAY. who mas jus; resigned on account
oi i'll health.
Secretary Shaw has decided that The
proposed Cuban loan does not come
within the Jurisdiction OF the Treasury
Department.
{. +. ". Nicely asks Tor the return o.
he Sc2S4 found N his possession when
he was arrested in Cuba
\ report on the agricultural imports
g.. Grea; Britain iur ISoh-IGoo. inclu-
size. with significant review 81 the
sr.de conditions ard possibilities be
tween the United States and the United
Kingdom. has been compild by Frank
): Hitchcock. OF the Department OF
agriculture.
The Bureau OF Insuar Affairs OF the
War Department has prepared a state
,:ent showing what the United States
accomplished during the cgpation OF
Cuba.
r..
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16

Oyster Bay. n. Y. (SpeciaD.-P
dent Roosevelt announced that he had
appointed Hon. Oliver Wendell Holmes,
chief justice OF the Supreme Court OF
Massachusetts. to be an associate justice
OF the United States Supreme Court.
vice Mr.. Justice Gray. resigned
The resignation Of Justice Gray was
due to ll-healih. Several months ago
he suffered 4 stroke OF apoplexy. which
some time later. was followed by an
other He has not appeared on the
bench since he was stricken the first
time. His advanced age-74 years
told agains; his recovery with serious
force. Realizing that he probably never
would be able again TO assume the place
which he so long had filled with dis
tinguished ability and honor. he decided
a short time ago 10 tender his resig-
nation to the President. With the eN-
ception OF Mr. Justice Harlan, he serv-
ed on the bench OF the United States
Supreme Court longer than any OF his
present colleagues He was appointed
on December 10. 1881. his services eX-
nearly 81 years.
Holmes. whom the President
has selected as Mr.. Justice Gray's sue
cessor. is one OF the most distinguished
lawyers and jurists of Massachusetts.
His career on the bench. particularly as
chief justice OF the Massachusetts SUI
preme Court. has attracted wide atten-
ton Like Justice Gray. he is native
of Massachusetts He is son and
namesake Of the late DR.. Holmes, the
poet and essayist.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
To Burn Out Smallpox.

Washington. d. c. (SpeciaD.-Acting
Postmaster General Wynnc received
dispatch from s L. Dill, general SUI
perintcnien, OF the Atlantic and North
Carolina Pailroad. asking for authority
to burn the building in Newborn. S. c.,
in which the postottice is located. on
account OF the presence Of smallpox
The postmaster. who lives in the build
ing. is afflicted with smallpox aud is mt
expected to recover. The postotficcS
t,artment has wir~A . NJ
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
Government Defeats the Rebels.

Washington d. c. Especial 1.-The
Colombian Legation received 4 dispatch
from the governor OF Panama stating
that the government troops under Gen
era Berti had been unSuccessfully at
tackled at Aqua Dulcc by the rebels. who
we're repulscd. with great slaughter.
The dispatch further states that the reb-
els are preparing Tor another attack. 1t
IS stated at the legation that the govern
,nent troops are 50 strongly intrenchea
that it will be practically impossible for
any invading force to rout them.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
Many TinpIate Mills Close.

Pitsburg. Pa. (SpcciaD.-Of the IS
plants OF the American 'rinplatc Com
pany. operating PA mills. IS plants.
With capacity OF leo mills, have been
closed indefinitely. These suspensions
have followed the refusal OF the ;inplate
workers to accept reduction in wages
in order that export business to the
amount OF 100000 boxes might be OBJ
tanned. bur i, is announced that the
shutting down 81 the works is due to
the lack al trade 1t is reported. but
no, confirmed. that another appeal has
been made 10 the tinpla:e lodges ask
ing the members TO reconsider their ac-
tiO,,
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To Guard American interests.

Washington. D. c. Especially .-Mih-
lister Bowen al Caracas advised the
State Department that the Germans in
tend to land 4 naval force at Porto Ga
bello TO protect German interests Their E,
which are threatened by the uprising
now in progress The minister advised
that this nation follow suit Alter "a
conference between the officials OF the
Sta:c and Navy Departments INSTRUCT
lions were cablcd To- Commander Mich.
OILS OF the Topeka to proceed from Lss
Guayra 10 Porto Cabello and to land a,
naval force in case OF attack
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
Gsr. [. NvSr neaI.

I:~sse.s By C@blc.l-lhc Pc;it Blea
ann, uuccs the ,rddcn death OF Gen Lu-
cas- Meyer oi hear; disease General
Never Mas attacked several times with
mis- illness during The wa IN South Al
rica. General Never was commander
al the Orange Free State forces in the
Boer War. After the conclusion oil
peace he lett South Africa for London.
where he was entertained in British Off
cial circles The General. accompanied
by his wife. left London few days ago
for Dresden. This step was taken upon
the advice OF his physicians. On his
D German. ssa. HAlland
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
Caskets Swept From Graves.

Madison, ~ J. (SpeciaD.-The cloud
burst here caused devastation in Hill
side Cemetery About y caskets were
uncovered by the rushing waters. and
many OF them were swept from the
graves. The cem,ery : siiuaicd partly
on a hill. but brook and rayine ira
verse the othcr portion oi ii. The
water backed up and sweep, across The
lowed part OF the cemetery For a
distance oil about 100 ice: the torrent
carried everything before it. and for
a width OF so feet the graves u.c-c wash
ed into the Passaic river
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
Mothers Life Saved BY Child.

New York (Specia) Death would
have been swceter 10 me than the life
I've been living" said Mrs. Sarah
FRANCE in the City Hospital. Jersey City
She retired early. One OF her children
a little girl, about TO go to bed. entered
the mothers room Ito kiss mamma
goodnight She found the room darl
and her mother moaning and grooming
on the bed She turned on light anc
discovered an empty carbolic acid bottle
on the floor beside the bed. Mrs
FRANCE had attempted suicide She was.
badly burned about the mouth.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
Torture BY Robbers.

Dayton. Ohio Special = Jacob
N!y..::.:a. an aged ia!me-. who live:
alone north OF the city. was tortured by
,,.asned robbers who broke into HI,
hose. and : in critical condition Is
a -cs"l; OF his injuries. Mamma at
tempted 20 defend himself with sho;,-
c.,.:1. b,,t he was overcome and bound.
! he robbers poured coal oil on his iee,
md started blaze % compel HIM !"
reveal the hiding place u money he va,
s.-pc scd 20 lave. BIZ they secured oa:%
y al I'm
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
Shau Uprising Spreading.

Uri,ed States Minister King, at Bang
kick. Siam. has informed The State De
2ar,ncnt by cable ,ha, the Siamcse up
rising recently reported is spreading,
Nakawn already having been captured.
Ch:engmai also is threatened Thirty
four Americans though: TO he in danger
are reported as safe An cndeavor will
k made to bring into the capita! Amer
i'm women and children now in the
re Of disturbance. The Siamesc Gov
crnment is cooperating in the attempt
20 protect them
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Giycerin Explosion.

Bradford. Pa. (SpcciaD.-A terrific
explosion at lrvines Mills, seven miles
from this place. shook the earth over =
wide radius and annihia:ed two human
beings.
A team OF horses. wagon and 30
ten-quart cans OF glyocrin also went up
in the fash OF fire and cloud OF smoke
that accompanied the explosion
Joseph O. Gibson. aged a years. a
residen: OF Bradford. and Oscar Berg
vail, aged II years. an Office boy. en-
ployed by the Pennsylvania Torpedo
Company. were the human victims
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Mexico Buys Silver Bullion.

Denver. Col. SpeciaD.-Solomon r.
Guggcnheim. who is here looking aitc-
he interests OF the American Smelling
ard Refining Company. OF which he i
an official says that the company has
Just sold 2ocCo.oco ounces OF silver bull
lion to the Mexican government. in
addition to 100000 ounces recently de-
livered He declared tina; the first sale
increased the marke; price OF the metal
two or three cents and predicted still
greater rise as result Of the late deal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-16
choate Unveils Washington Portrait.

London (By Cablcl. = Joseph II.
Choate. the American Ambassador, I'M
vciied portrait OF Washington in Ma
sonic rcgalia in the presence OF many
Aiasons. in FreemaSon Hail. The
Earl OF Warwick. the deputy grand mas
ter OF the Freenasons OF England. who
presided. paid tribute TO Washington.
in which he referred to the great veneer
alton in which the FIRST American Presi-
dent was held in England. and his con-
sistcn, remembrance OF fellow Masors
during tho war Tor American independ-
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Ea;c Of Mountain Climbers.

Chamounix, France tBy Cable).-
Two residents OF Paris recently persisted
from exposure on Mon; Blanc and their
two guides were killed while descending
the mountain in search OF assistance
Twenty-six guides have gone from here
10 search for the bodies OF the mountain
climbers and their guides
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Drowned in CIcud5urst.

Trinidad. Gel (SpcciaD AT Bloss,
burg. FIVE miles west OF Ration. n NJ.
a cloudburs, drowned four persons
MIR. Francesca pominguez and three
Children and a family of husband. wife
aai three children arc reported drown.
cd al Terceo. They were seen just be-
fcrc the arrival oi 4 big wall OF water.
bu, all efforts % find them since have
failed
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Big Hotel Blown Dowa.

Wilmington. y. C Especial Dur
= terrific windstorn which passed
sr Carolina Beach. 20 miles from VII
.Qton. the Hotel Oceanic was razed
he ground and - guests more or less
rcd, one perhaps fatally. The storm
down the wires between Whining
AID the beach. cutting off all com
with the city The intelli-
considerable excitement in
,ial boat was pressed in
rs and nurses were
eree To the
were
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Fifteen Kil!ed, Forty Wounded.

Marshalltown. Iowa (Special).-Ac-
cording TO the latest accounts. x peg
sors were killed and 30 injured on the
freight wreck on the Milwaukee road.
OF the injured two or three cannot re-
cover. II is thought possible that more
bodies may be found. as the wrcckagt
has not been entirely cleared away.