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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
HOTELS WIPED OUT.
A Dozen Atlantic City HosteIries Destroyed
By Fire.

Atlantic City. n. J.. (SpeciaD A
fire that. while at its height threatened
the entire destruction OF this city. ragged
for over five hours in one OF the most
congested sections along the ocean
front
Two blocks from Illinois avenue o
New York avenue. including II hotels.
the Academy OF Music, part OF Young
Pier. stores pavilions. bathing estab-
lishments and other buildings. are in
ruins
While estimates OF the aggregate loss
es run up 10 81 100000. the Atlantic City
Board OF Insurance Underwriters an
nounoc that they will not exceed $3.50
600. The loss to the insurance compa-
mics will be about SIzs.ooo. The per-
sonal losses OF guests in clothing and
valuables will run into thousands Of dol
lars
No lives were lost hut a dozen or
more persons were slightly burned or
otherwise injured
The swift rush OF tho flames from no.
tel 10 hotel caused the widest excite
ment among the hundreds of guests in
their frantic efforts 10 save their effects
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
MeKINLEy'S DOCTORS BILLS
u Is Now Said That They Will Not Ex.
coed S25.000

Buffalo, n. Y, (SpcciaD 1t may be
ithoritatively announced that the
count to be paid to the surgeons who
ended President Mckinley in Buffalo
not exceed $4,000.
iany statements have been made re-
ding the surgeons compensation,
&c placing it as high as $4,000
is has been guesswork. The sur
-ons declined 20 send in bills. saying
nc question of compensation must be
settled entirely apart from any bills rem
dered by them.
Edward l. A. Pausch. formerly of
New York city, the sculptor who made
the death mask of President Mckinley,
IS now making the cast from which a
bronze bust of the mariyred President is
10 be nodded The bust is to be placed
IN the Philadelphia Postofice. the en-
- Is of which ordered it from Mr..
;ch. 1t is TO be dedicated on Memo
Day. The cast is one and one-half
size.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
BLIND MEN FORM A COMBINE.
They Employ Attorneys TO Secure SI00 Each
From the State.

Toledo. Ohio. (SpeciaD A unique
combination has been formed BY the in
digent blind men of this city. numbering
IS persons. Their object is TO obtain
500. which every needy blind man is
entitled TO by &c. of Legislature. from
the County Commissioners. Attorneys
have been employed by the combination
TO lay the matter before the City Coun-
Gil. and il necessary. take il into the
courts. The SIoo has never been paid.
and the individual efforts OF the blind
men have proved ineff ectual. hence the
pooling of their interests
Under the act the trustees OF every
township are required TO certify TO the
County Commissioners the number OF
blind men in the township in need OF as
sistance. The Commissioners are then
required TO make levy to meet the obi
cations.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
To Hurry the Powers Out

1t is learned that the Russian govern
ment has no, asked the assent OF the
United States Government TO the con
vention II has just concluded with China
regarding Manchuria
But the United States Government al
ready has expressed lis objections to
certain features of the original conven-
ton. and as these do not appear in the
published outline of the treaty provis-
ions. il can be stated that this Govern
ment would not interpose any objection
TO the ratification of the existing docu-
ment even il its assent were necessary
The provision pledging Russia TO
evacuate Niuchwang Immediately the
powers evacuate Tientsin is regarded as
the test piece OF the agreement and as
calculated to hasten the powers in their
withdrawal
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
Near the $1,000. coo Mark.

The Department OF Agriculture has
issued statement OF the foreign trade
OF the United States in agricultural
products
Il shows that during the fiscal year
1901 foreign countries purchased Ameri-
can farm products to the value of So52.-
100000. representing the largest agri-
cultural exports in the country's history.
Compared with the record for 1900, the
increase is over Sioo 600 600
United States agricultural imports. on
the other hand. disclose considerable
falling off when contrastcd with the trade
OF the year preceding. These imported
products were valued at S3o2. 600. 600. or
S2S.ooo,ooo less than i'll 1000. The ex-
cess OF exports over imports was $780,
100000. These figures do not include
trade with Hawaii and Porto Rico. sta
tistics of which were not to be had In
1000 the agricultural imports from Ha-
waii and Porto Rico were valued at about
S24. 100000 and the agricultural exports
TO those islands al about S5,ooo,ooo.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
Bible Key 70 Millions.

Middletown. n. Y. (SpcciaD Tn
car,hcd among a lot OF rubbish in the
lott OF an old barn in Huron county
Ohio. where it had been hidden from
view FOR many years. an ancient Bible
bids fair to establish the claims OF mary
heirs 10 an estate OF millions. Accord
ing to the statement OF NJ. ]. Durham
of this city. who has just returned from
a trip through: the West and Northwest
in an effort TO locate the descendants oil
Absalom Case. the large estate OF the
late Leonard Case. OF Cleveland. Ohio,
will eventually enrich hundreds OF his
descendants. owing TO the discovery OF
tho Bible mentioned.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
New Wireless COMPANY.

New York (SpeciaD.-It was an
nounccd here that a company. to be
known as the Wireless Telegraph Com
pany OF America. was in process Of for
nation TO take over the American rights
Of the original Marconi Company. Ii is
the purpose of the hackers OF the con
Germ to organize under the laws OF New
Jersey. and il is proposed TO place the
capital at S6.Iso.ooo. r H. Mocran. MIR
Marconi's attorney, said iha; the deal
was not actually closed. but negotiations
had been going on for long time. and
there was no doubt the contracts would
be signed shortly
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
Held q Pistol 10 Her Head.

rlisle, Pa, (SpeciaD AT an carly
in the morning Miss Kate Swartz.
c1-d.e,s 4 small store in Worms
rgt>,.lis county. awokc and found
ked man in her bedroom. He
a pistol to her head and ordered
keep quiet. while an accomplice
the store below. For an hour
aimed. and after his departure it
und that cigars. bananas and
mad been taken from the store.
y other person in the house was
sister OF Miss Swartz. whose
as tied shut. and who was not
ed by the noise.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
Tie Struck Mrs. Nation.

Nebraska City, Neb Especial Mrs.
Carrie Nation was arrested here and
taken to jail. but va. released ON he.
promise to leave by the next train She
had been making the round, OF the "a
looms and at one threatened to dcmol-
ISL huge picture and smash the bar
The bartender warned her but shc per
sisted. and he struck her twice in the
lace and put her out 81 the saloon She
>oou returned with party ~ adhcrcnt,
but policeman arrested her Before
leaving She cNactcd q promise that the
bartender should be prosecuted
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
Died at 70, Wee Three Times.

Wilkcsbarrc. Pa. Especial Though
not quite 10 years old, Mrs Paul Panon,
OF Hazle,on, who died Saturday. had
been married three times. She possessed
the largest matrimonial record for the
hort space OF her life Eyer known here.
She WAS first married Wien nearly 10
years old. but after some Nnonths her
husband left her Later he { ed she
married second husband withEh = year.
He did not treat her well. she alleged
and She got divorce. The th.ird shS
married about year ago. Shef, would
have been 10 years old On April 49,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
CONNECTED WITH ESOUIMALT.
WelIand Prisoners Said TO Have Originated
Previous Plot.

San Francisco, (SpeciaD Tho Call
says; Information furnished in this
city and secured in other localities indi-
Gates that the men alleged to have been
detailed to destroy the forts at Esqui-
malt in 1000 are now life prisoners in
the Kingston (OntD pentenetiary for at
tempting to blow up the Thorold Lock
OF the Welland Canal some weeks after
the projected attempt on the Esquimalt
Notifications
They were convicted under the names
OF John Nolan, John Walsh and Karl
Dallman. though the statement has been
published that Dali is in reality LUX.
Dillon: former Irish Nationalist leader.
Dillons friends. however have said that
he was drowned in Ireland"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
South Dakosa's Suit.

Raleigh. n. C.. (SpeciaD.-A quarter
of a million OF dollars is involved indi-
rectly in the suit OF the State of South
Dakota against the State OF North Caro-
lima lately begun in the Supreme Court
Of the United States The answer OF
the defendant State was filed in the SUI
prcmc Cour; in Washington. The gis,
OF the answer is an averment that the
bonds on which The suit is brought dc
not constitute valid obligation for
which The State OF North Carolina is
liable Ground is also taken that the
facts in the case do not bring it within
the provisions OF the constitution re-
lating 20 legal controversies between
States OF the Union.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
A Career OF Ups and Downs.

Knoxville. Tenn. Specialize. F.
Coke. formerly of St. Louis and Spring
field. Mo, committed suicide in hotel
here He turned on the gas and then
CIT his throat, Coke was promoter Of
zinc properties While living in Nir-
ginia some time ago he became involved
i'll difficulty that resulted i'll his COM
uniting murder He was convicted Of
first degree murder. but his sentence
was committed to eighteen years in the
pcnitcntiary. After serving four years
he MAS pardoned. He married ward
of Jerome Dickerson. millionaire OF
Springfield. Mo.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
pope Industry in Danger.

London. (By Cable The English
ropcmakers will shortly submit TO the
Foreign Office protesting against the ac-
tion of Congress in abolishing the cx-
port duty on Manila hemp shipped direct
10 the United States. but enforcing the
ox on hemp shipped 10 other countries.
This discrimination. the English rope
makers say. entails on them an extra
of 80 shillings (about s. SOD 4 ton.
ng them on most unequal footing
Competitors with the United Statcs.r'
ropemakers state that tho Amcri-
action constitutes grave menace to
."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
Four Persons Burned 10 Death.

Boyne City. Mich, (SpeciaD. The
frame dwelling of DR.. Boyne. and oc-
cupicd by TWO families. was totally de-
s,roycd and icHr persons we've burned
to death. Mrs. Li;,lehcd and her two
chilirca were from Spokane Wash. AT
the time ;kc fire broke ont all the per
sons in the house were upstairs asleep.
The cracking Of the FIRE awakened :he
slecpcrS bmt only Mr.. Thompson es-
cared. the loss on the building is es-
timatcd at $1,000; partially insured. The
ORIGIN OF the IRE is not known.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
Escape From & Landslide.

Montreal (SpcciaD a special from
Ste. Genevieve dc Batiscan. Que. says:
There was I most peculiar landslide
here. The farm: OF Joseph Bap,iste ST.
.Arnaud was completely wiped out. and
the entire aspect of the bank OF the river
.Atilliet. where the farm stood. has been
changed. The farmhouse. barns and
granaries were buried. and everything
was demolished with the exception OF
the sitting room in the house. where the
farmers wife and his six children were
The walls Of this kept together. and they
were with much difficulty dug or; un
iuied
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
Wages Of 1000 Men Increased.

'ittsburg, (SpeciaD.-Thc structural
\ and bridge workers. OF whom there
1000 in the Pittsburg district, will be
ted an increase in wages amounting
per cent. and an eight-hour day
May J. TIE decision is 4 result
.ne visit here OF Joshua Hatfield. OF
w York, president OF the American
idge Co. n Pencoyd. and his con-
-ence with d. F. Mcintyre. secretary
the international Association OF
ridge and Structural Iron Workers.
he concession will probably prevent a
rike, which. it is said would have in
olved New York. Chicago and other
,rge cities.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
The British Camp.

The time OF the last Cabinet meeting
was taken Up almost entirely with a
communication which the President has
received from the Governor OF Louisiana
protesting aga.nsi the camp alleged 10
be maintained in that State by agents OF
the British government for the purpose
OF supplying mules and teams TO the
British army in South Africa
The President has directed an inveSti-
CATION into the facts I'd the law bearing
upon the question.
Representative Suffer introduced in
the House resolution asking the Sec
Rotary OF State 10 Inform the House OF
tine nature OF the Governors report.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
OYSTER Combine Proposed.

Boston (SpcciaN.--A movement is o.,
foot to form an oyster combine \ dele
CATION of dealers from Norfolk, Va. has
been in this city &c past week to interest
some Boston mcn who have houses in
Norfolk III 4 combination in that city.
One OF the dealers having house in
Norfolk said the proposed combine was
similar TO the National Fish Company
which was started in this city year or
two ago. The object of The new comb
nation" he said. :: 10 protect prices and
prevent cutting.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
Three Burned 10 Death.

St. Louis. Mo. (SpeciaD Mrs. Vim.
". Ward, s. years old. and her baby
girl. Mabel, and 4 son. Miles, aged :
years. were fatally burned By the ex-
plosior o! 1 kerosene lamp. from which
the mother was pouring oil into a heat
ing stove ct her home Mr.. Ward. who
Is IN invalid. Mas so seriously shocked
by the accident that nc. too. is in dan
gerouS condition.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12

Vienna (By Cable) With Il view of
giving fresh proof OF the pacific ter
dcncy of the triple alliance, the powers
interested have decided. after the COM
plction OF the new treaty. to publish a
statement pointing ont the unchanged de-
fcnsive character OF the alliance. which
is operating only in connection with Eu-
ropcan questions.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
Robbers Hold Up a Train.

81, Joseph. Mo. Especial Passenger
train No. IS, on the Burlington road.
which left St. Joseph for Denver at IL 30
O'Clock p NJ. was held up three miles
north of the city limits by four masked
men. Railroad authorities say the rob
bers did not get anything Ten shots
were fired at Conductor Cox and Brake
man Gaut. but tone took effect The
robbers opened the baggage car. but,
finding nothing in il they wanted. they
left and the train proceeded
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
Cuba's Internal Revenues.

The Division of lnsuar Affairs OF
the War Department made statement
showing the internal revenues collected
i'll Cuba during the six months ended
December 81. 1901. as compared with the
same period OF 1899 and 1900. The
total revenues for 1901 were S,4a.I,S
for 1899 $4I3.44S and for 1000 S327.427.
Until July l. 1901. there was collected
in Cuba tax OF 10 and 3 per cent.
respectively. on passenger and freight
rates. which Welded from July TO De
ccmber 81. 1890. ST4o72Ss3 Except for
this tax there is gradual increase in
each period
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12

Santiago Cubs. (SpcciaN.-Workmer
who were engaged OH the park improve
men; OF San Juan Hill cxcavated the
bodies of three American soldiers 200
feet from Spanish trench. They were
evidently killed during the charge, and
probably belonged to the Ninth or Sew
cniccnth Infantry. The bodies of OF
Spaniards have been exhumed while re-
storing the trenches.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
New Department Bill.

The House Committee on Commerce.
after extended hearings on the bill for a
department of commerce and labor. be
gan considering the measure in executive
session with view to pcrfecting and
reporting ii. Tentative amendments were
made. one including 4 bureau OF insur-
ancc in the new department and an
other emitting the bureau of labor.
These changes are still open to reconsid-
Grafton. bvt the opinion and votes indi-
Gated that the changes would be made
before the ill is reported.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
Heavy Storm 10 Texas.

Prat,ville, Texas Especial "A de-
struc,ive storm swept over this place. and
for 20 minutes there was perfect food
OF rain and hail. Along the path OF the
storm. which resembles railroad track.
not leaf nor a particle OF fruit is left.
Hail two inches deep is still lying on the
ground The Methodist church was
blown from lis foundation. 4 store was
wrecked and The goods scattered for
miles
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
Thirty Buildings Burned.

70 (SpcciaD.-Thirty persons
iven into the street by FIRE
estroyed block of frame build
Cottage Grove avenue. between
ninth ST. and OakWard boulevard
Iildings were destroyed. They
like finder. Hctty Green is one
yswNcrs Of the buildings. The to-
Is IS pufat $seoo6. There were n
'er of narrow escapes, but no casual
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
Auti.Auarchist Law Passed.

Trenton, \. J.. tSpeciaN.-Onc Of
the first laws passed by any State Legis
laturc against anarchists became effect,
i've in This State by the signing OF the
Lord bill regulating speech and writings
OF character that would subvert or de-
stroy government The penalty is $4,000
fine or siftcer wears imprisonment.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
To Ruiz Mines in Virginia.

Albany. \. Y. Especial )-Thc Steel
Ores Company OF New York was incor-
poratcd here. Its capital stock is $780,
600. and it will do general mining and
steel manufacturing business. and con-
duct its operations principally in Angus
ia county, Virginia The directors are
Cornelius p Kitchell. c. +. Plant. ]. r.
r Brach. Graham Summer. w. d.
Makepeace, John I. Smith and F. n.
Clark
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
SUMMARY OF THE LATEST NEWS.
Domestic.

General Smith, commanding the
American forces in Samar, in testiiying
be fore the court-mariial trying Major
| Waller. stated that he never gave the
Major power OF life and death. and that
his order about not being burdened with
prisoners meant TO disarm and release
those prisoners not charged with serious
offenses.
Albert T. Patrick. convicted in New
York OF the murder OF William NJ Rice
" as sentenced TO death by Recorder
&c III. The date of execution was fixed
for Monda, May 5.
FL nest X Dickson. a Io-year old
youth. of Chicago, was arrested on the
charge of working a confidence game on
Chicag, D diamond merchants.
Henri, Y. Lucas. once the owner OF
Szooooot ;. was discharged in bankruptcy
in Chicag, >. He i. working for a living
James Whitfield president OF the
Western Ba Seball League. committed sui
eide at his h ono. in Kansas City.
Six Princet, On students were fined S2so
each for deiaci ny property in the town.
The wife OF policeman McNernie, OF
Norfolk. Va. wa sent 70 Jail on charges
OF obtaining clotl ing by false pre,cnses.
Andy Minor co lorcd. vas arrested in
Newport News. Y. A.. on he charge OF
causing the death OF his urclc
Gen Fitzhugh Lee announced that he
is not candidate 10 pecome minister TO
Cuba or consul genera J.
John B. Scott. OF Richmond, Va.
drank 4 wineglassful OF carbolic acid
and died from the effects
The remains. of Major Genera, Vim.
B. Whipple were buried IN Arlington
Cemetery.
The officials OF the Atlantic City Fire
and Police Departments have not yet eN-
actly determined the origin OF the great
FIRE They are OF the opinion that II
started in the rear OF the Tarltora Hote.,
but whether from the explosion OF a
gasoline stove or an overheated Kitchen
range is not definite. There Is also a
theory that crossed electric wires may
have started the blaze.
Eloise. the sevcn-year- old daughter OF
Mrs. Ella J. Furbush. of Philadelphia.
who was shot by William II. Lane. COLI
ored, when the latter killed Mrs. Fur
bush and another daughter, IS dead.
Lane was convicted of murder IN the
first degree after quick trial
The bill OF complaint in the suit OF
the State OF Minnesota against J. Hill.
individually and as president OF the
Northern Securities Company, was
served upon him a; ST. Paul
Former premier OF British Colombia
declares that at a meeting OF Gamma
Gael in San Francisco plot was Matched
TO blow up the naval docks and fortress
at Esquimault.
There was a celebration at Manila
over the arrival OF the steamer Peru
from San Francisco, the first direct
American mail steamer TO reach Ma
Mia.
c. E. Coke, a promoter of zinc prop
critics. committed suicide in hotel i'll
Knoxville, Tenn.
James H. Barr, of Winchester. Va.
victim of cancer. cut his throat with a
razor TO end his sufferings by death.
A landslide caused freight wreck
atsCragdell, Pa, in which two men were
killed and one seriously wounded.
Justice Gaynor. i'll the Supreme Court
of New York. refused TO grant an in
junction restraining strikers from pick
citing the streets in the neighborhood OF
the place of their former employment.
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Wreck on Grand Trunk Line.

Lansing. Mich. Especial an
east-bound Grand Trunl, passenger ,r9ir
was passing through Millct,s. tank sta
ton, seven miles west OF here, the rear
coach and the Pullman sleeper we're
thrown off the track. One person was
killed and five were injured
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
Killed His Wife and Shot Himself.

Toledo. o.. (Spccial) Harry Pres
ton. plumber. shot his wife in the head.
killing her instantly. then shot himself
three times. Shots took effect in his
abdomen. and he died few minutes
later. Preston was under the influence
OF liquor. but otherwise no cause is
given for the deed He was 81 years of
age and his wife ~.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-12
Jury System, Abolished in cubc.

Havana (Special) The jury system
in police courts throughout the island
has been abolished by the Secretary OF
Justice The Audencia Courts asked Tor
the abolition OF the system, as j: had
proved 20 be 4 failure