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Evening journal., 1902-12-13

In The Pilgrim for December is be-
gun a series of stories that promise to
create quite as much interest, among
readers Of fiction, as did the advon-
lures of the redoubtable Sherlock
Holmes. Collectively, they are entitled
'TThe Adventures of Vigorous Daunt
Perhaps the most delightful feature Of
the Christmas Pilgrim is the double
page Of "Old lNew England Home pic
tules, that must surely carry back 90
youthful days every man or woman, of
New England birth, among Tho Pill
|grims many readers. Another feature
is a sonnet by Adene Williams, with a
fuli-page drawing by Loretta Lowen-
stein. An article Of practical value is
entitled college on 5000 a Year" 1t
is by Lillian X. Sabine, whose name is
familiar to Pilgrim readers. A story
of humorous character, entitled, "The
Professors Queer Animals" is by
Maude Lawry. In The Pilgrim for
December is begun a book department,
which hereafter will be maintained as
distinct feature OF each issue. A
causerie, by Jeanette l. Glider leads
the reviews OF many of the important
new books. Dr. Smith, in this issue OF
the magazine. writes letter to moth
ers, and Mrs. Lucia Ames Mead con.
tributes a suggestive article entitled
THE New Woman of Leisure" IwC
pages Of late fashions are pictured an'
described by Haryot Holt; and all de
Evening journal., 1902-12-13

Now wouldn't that jar your said
the pedestrian this morning as his feet
spurned the icy pavement and scared
towards the stars. while he suddenly
sat down to rest
Evening journal., 1902-12-13

William Jennings Bryan has develop
ed Cleyelandcphobia. The mention Of
the ex-Presidents name sets him raw
ing. Had Bryan the poise that any
presidential candidate should have he
would cease making a spectacle Of him
self Tho country is tired OF agitators
and common brawlcIs.
Evening journal., 1902-12-13

weddings possible"
or trouserings and suitings
The tailors boast, and yet
No cobbler tells of bOOtings
His customers may get
The Kobe Chronicle, speaking OF the
imperial iron foundry In Japan. SAYS
that 1t has proved a failure because OF
nhe limited supply of ere in that coum-
try and that the Government hopes to
secure the privilege of working the rich
Hanging iron mine in China.
Reckon well have good weather fer
Chris'mus?"
Don't care ef we don't. Wen mos
inginrully so ull den dat all weathe-g
look alike ter us!'
The Prince and Princess Of Wales
viii not be able to occupy Marlbor-
ough House until the spring Of 1904 on
account OF extensive repairs being un-
dertaken.
la Montt-I hear that Cheapley S
money is all in his wife's name
La Moyne-M'm She must have an
awfully short name.
Some eastern man says we are tC
have twenty-nine snowstorms this
winter"
"I'll bet If you examine his business
card you will find snow shovels on it. u
Our affections are our life We
live by these. They supply Oui
Misunderstanding.
EFF Satan WIZ once in heaven, how
comes he ever got out er it2"
"Well, like many anuther po' devil
he couldn't stan' prosperity"
The same kind of people that speal
Of the guests" Of a boarding-hous'
would call the man who spend thei
money in a rumsnop its clients
Feminine Northumberland (durinl
the spaD-I must have been a foo
when l married you
Wife-Undoubtedly But the ol'
adage still holds good.
Husband-What's that?
Wife-A fool for luck
Evening journal., 1902-12-13
Woodward & Bro.

Sell Mechanical Toys, Bob sleds'
Skates, Toy Freezers, Toy Wringers'
Carpet sweepers, Clothes Wringrs' Ice
Creepers.
Evening journal., 1902-12-13
Complimentary

Throughout the rural districts of
Berks county they have a custom of
boiling SOAP" the apparatus for
which can usually be seen in any out
house. While thus engaged on one
occasion, a farmers daughter saw her
swain approaching, and Immediately
started for the house to better her ap-
pearance, which fact the mother ex-
planned to the caller as he came upon
the scene. After a while the girl ap-
Feared, all traces gone of a few mo-
ments before, whereupon the enam-
ored youth said:
why you look ais though you had
never seen any soap"
Evening journal., 1902-12-13

partments that, in the past, have made
The Pilgrim unique among magazines,
are maintained.
Evening journal., 1902-12-13
Time for Renewal

The following S illustrative of the
ready wit Of our Street Arabs:
young man, dressed to the height
of fashion, with the exception of his
shoes, which were a shabby pair Of pa
Evening journal., 1902-12-13
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

The Hardened Cynic-"S Speech is sii-
ver, said the hardened cynic but a
judicious silence properly distributed
is the only thing that makes golden
weddings possible"
Evening journal., 1902-12-13

Cartmell's Cold in Head Cure is
cure; easy to use.
Evening journal., 1902-12-13
DON'T FORGET THE BAI

DOAN AOANNAH 49,
There will be a ba ke at ST. Miol
Church, corner Ches tnut and Ad
streets, tomorrow morning, Begin
at 9 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1902-12-13

........
One of the most beautiful of the
hciiday books is "Ad Astra,' just pub
lished by r. II. Russell, New York.
The volume is made up of selections
from the Divine Comedy OF Dante,
which have been brought together with
great intelligence and sympathy. Lille
and death and "all that lies between -
are illuminated by these selections
from the greatest poem in the world.
Margaret Armstrong planned the pres
ent work, in collaboration with Helen
Maitland Armstrong. Both executed
the illustrations which are done in a
spirit of perfect sympathy with the
text. and include seventy-five full-paga
drawings, decorations, ETC.. with
beautiful frontispiece in photogravwe.
The book is exquisitely printed on
decNle-edge vellum paper
Babyhood, the standard nursery guide
scr mothers, begins with the December
rumher its nineteenth volume. The Is
sue is rich in practical suggestions
concerning the care of young as well
as older children. A timely medical ar
ticle on the Causes. Prevention anc
Cure Of Winter Colds" will he particu-
larly welcome. Al thoughtful Taper by
the medical editor. DR.. l.. NJ. Yale, dis
cusses the Decline of Sucking Power
Among American Women" ana the
subject OF the prevention and Treat
ment and False Group" is treated with
equal authority. Many questions under
the hearing of what Ails My Baby!
are answered, in an interesting and
helpful way by the medical editor. we
can only briefly mention such topics
as "Stimu.atingt the Growth OF the
l4air." symptoms Of Ricketts, suck,
ling the Fist" Proper Amount ol
Food" Contagion and Distinction
letc A great deal Of space is devoted
to the subject of Constipation an'
Il Tts Treatment. The mothers them
selves contribute practical articles
LON "The Wet Nurse in IN.
EIousehold." "An Infant Vandal'
IA Happy Family" and many ohe
lsubiects. The number appeals strohs
Inv to all intelligent mothers anXiou
to secure the best advice in feedlhs
ldressing. instrucdng. and ente.uainihl
ltbeir children. Babyhood PuDllshlh
company, Beekman street Na'
york. 81 a year. Sample copy fnee'
Evening journal., 1902-12-13
VEST BUTTONS IN SETS

VEST BUTTONS IN SETS
with patent backs, either lax
gold or pearl fronts. The nov
city for gentlemen this season,
to be worl on dress occasions.
G. F. Rudolph,
Market and Fourth SITS.
Evening journal., 1902-12-13

or trouserings and suitings
The tailors boast, and yet
No cobbler tells of bootings
His customers may get
Evening journal., 1902-12-13

Send for Free sample.
SCOTT s BOVINE, Chemists. 4o9 Pearl st.. NY.
Evening journal., 1902-12-13

Reckon well have good weather fer
Chris'mus?"
Don't care ef we don't. Wen mos
inginrully so ull den dat all weathe-g
look alike ter us"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
PREPARING FOR CORONATION.
Decorators at Work in London and Seats Be.
ing Sold.

London (By Cable).-Optimism re-
garding the coronation is slowly reviv-
ing under the sti,nulative effects of the
surgeons bulletins and the confident
forecasts of the medical journals
Whether the Kings will is imperious.
or his medical advisers consider it nee
essary TO lumor him. there is deter
mined effort 10 subject the patient. who
is nearly able to make one or two turns
on the deck OF the yacht. to the fatigue
and excitement OF the coronation cere-
monial Motives OF state prevail. al
though there is general agreement
among medical men that an ordinary
patient would not be fit Tor so hazard
Gus an experiment few weeks after
most serious operation.
The business OF selling seats is look
ing up now that the programmes OF the
procession and the ritual are reappear
ing, and the decorators here and there
are touching up the faded glories OF the
1tne DreDaratiOn
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
TEXAS GUESSING AT LOSSES.
Total Damage From Floods Expected to Reach
si,000,0O0.

Dallas. Texas (SpeciaD.-The only
rays OF hope whic; penetrate the gloom
OF the food situation come from the
weather reports. which predict fair
skies. the TACT that the Brazos river
at Waco is again falling.
Railways are tied up worse than ever
before in the history OF the State. The
only RAILROAD which has so far estimat
ed its damage is the International and
Great Northern. General Passenger
Agent Price, OF that road. says the ac-
tual damage to the International road
bed will reach 100000 and that the
road is now a worse sufferer.
An accurate estimate OF the losses. in
cluding the damage to railroads, the
drowning OF live stock, the washr =
away OF bridges. residences and bust
ness houses. i'll addition TO the damage
10 cotton and other crops. is impossible
at present, but it is safe to say that ST.
600 600 is conservative
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Financial.

The New York Cotton Exchange will
close August 9. coronation day.
Baltimo:e's exports for the fiscal year
1902 were $780, SOC, 900. decrease OF S25,-
$4,000.
Standard Oil denies that it is to be-
come greater monopoly than it is a;
present.
ST. Paul's net earnings for June in
creased S2o.I6I and Union Pacihc's in
creased S73r.
Union Traction books will close on
August II for the annual meeting oi
September rs.
The Beef Trust has reached into New
England and captured Sturtevant &
Holly's market. Boston.
When the troops appear the strike
ends. as rule. says President Mitchell
10 the miners.
Peoples Gas directors have declared
a regular quarterly dividend OF IL per
cent. payable August IS.
A seat on the New York Stock Elk
change sold for $4,000. which is SI5oo
more than the last previous sale.
Rapid Transit reached 10 is a share.
On the New York tii'.,-
lent 10 uuo.atio.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
LIVE NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.
Same Trea as Emlgrants.

Commissioner General Sargent. OF the
immigration Bureau. with the approva!
OF Secretary Shaw has issued circular
prohibiting the coming 70 the United
States OF residents and natives OF Porto
Rico and the Philippines except alter
the same examination as Is enforced
against other alien immigrants.
The circular is as follows:
TO Collectors OF Customs Immigrant
inspectors. Chinese Inspectors. and
Other Officers Charged with the Adj
n!inisiration OF the immigration and
Chinese Exclusion Laws:
Under the provisions OF the Acts Of
Congress approved on April y. 1900.
and July I. 1902. the people OF the Island
OF Porto Rico and o; the Philippine
Islands have been declared TO be ciii
zens OF those islands. respectively. and
as such entitled 10 the protection OF the
United States.
You are therefore advised that the
provisions OF the laws regulating immi-
grafton, including those which prescribe
payment OF head tax. apply TO the resi-
dents and natives OF Porto Rico and the
Philippine Islands, and moreover. that
the provisions OF the laws relating TO
the exclusion OF Chinese apply to all
OF SUCH persons as are al the Chinese
race. The citizens and residents oi the
said islands. therefore. should be adj
mitted to the United States upon the
same conditions and subject TO the same
examinations as are enforced against
people from countries over which the
United States claims no right OF sove-
reignty whatever"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
HARRY TRACEY BOBS UP AGAIN.
Outlaw Continues to be Fed at the Point Of His
Weapon.

Ellensburg. Wash. (Special) Sam
uel Evans. who lives IS miles north OF
this place. reports that last Monday a
man came to his cabin and said he was
Tracey
He had Winchester and two pistols
and compelled Evans to furnish him
with food. The stranger showed Evans
a wound in the back OF his head and
said he was shot by member OF a
posse on the West Side A Wenatchec
special says:
Harry Tracey was an unwelcome
guest al the ranch OF w A. Sanders
and s. J. McEidowney. six miles down
the Columbia river. Tracey came on;
OF the Cascades riding one horse, pack
ing another and leading third in re-
serve He carried Winchester and
two revolvers. He took dinner and sup.
per at the ranch. having the men we'll
covered with his rife Toward evening
he forced McEldowncy 10 bring him
two fresh horses and turn loose his
faded animals He went south
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Expenditures More than Receipts.

The monthly comparative statement
OF the government receipts and expen-
ditures shows that for the month OF
July. 1902, the receipts amounted 10
$40 .6oI. and the Expenditures $50.
8I3.567. leaving defici, Tor the month
OF s.. so7. $50. The receipts from the
several sources OF revenue are given as
follows:
Customs. S24.43o.743. an increase as
compared with July, 1901. OF S3,I65. $50
Internal revenue, SCI ,6IS,I24, de-
crease OF S6.72ooo6.
Miscellaneous. S3256.S25. increase,
S53S.637. The decrease in the receipts
from internal revenue is due TO
the revenue reduction act. passed at the
last session OF Congress. which went in
10 operation July /. 1902.
The expenditures on account al the
War Department show an increase OF
1905 goo. and an increase on account OF
the Navy Department OF SI.375.ooo.
An unusual expenditure during July
was about Ss.25oooo paid to several oil
the States. under ruling by the Comp
troller o.; the Treasury, for expenses
connected with raising troops during
the Civil War.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Outside Bidder Is Higher.

The Government will probably prin:
its own postage stamps, as the result OF
the bids opened at the Postoffice De-
partment for the contract for supplying
the postage stamps for the four years
beginning October next
1t had been stated that the price ask
ed by the Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing was exorbitant and that the
work would have to go TO a private
concern. The bureaus bid. however,
proved the lowest 1t is rs follows:
Five cents per 1000 OF ordinary post
age stamps: ! cents per 1000 for post
age due stamps; IS cents per 1000 io-
special delivery stamps; S2S2 per 1000
books containing IL stamps each: S345
per 1000 books containing - stamps
each. and $40 per 1000 books contain
ing IS stamps each
The only other bidder was the Amer
lean Bank Noe and Engraving Com
pany OF New York, whose bid is csti
mated 10 be about $4,000 higher Tor the
four years supply than the bureaus bid
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Hanged Him to a Tree.

Camden. Ark. (SpeciaD.-Aiter twice
escaping from the hands OF the law, ac-
cording TO word received here Lee
Newton, negro. has been lynched in
Columbia county. Newton was caught
a month ago in the room OF two young
ladies belonging 10 prominent Co.
lumbia county family. Their screams
brought assistance, but by a desperate
effort the negro escaped. He was cap
tured later and again escaped. Last
week the police with the aid OF blood
hounds captured him.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
UNCLE SAM HAS HALF
BILLION OF GOLD
Keeps RICH: on Hoardiag the Yellow
Metal Up.
BAROMETER OF BUSINESS CONDITIONS.
The Fund Now Held is Said TO Be the Second
Largest of the Kind Ever Contained in Any
Governments Treasury at One Time-The
Government of Russia Holds tile Record CT
Having Had The Largest.

Washington, d. c. (SpeciaN.-Of-
iicials OF the Treasury Department lay
great stress upon the Importance o; the
fact that the gold fund in the Govern
nlent Golfers is OF GIGANTIC proportions
United States Treasurer Ellis H. Rob
erts says that il irdicates wonderful
degree OF prosperity throughout the
land. and this assertion is repeated on
all sides. Department officials say that.
the gold fund is barometer OF the
business conditions; that when II Is low
business is bad and when high business
is good. Therefore they assert that the
general condition OF the country was
never better than now
The gold fund al the close al bust
ness Saturday amounted 20 S565.I42.-
52S. 1t has been lowering about this
figure for months and on ]uly 20 Il;
reached the highest point in the history
OF the Government when II was S5co.-
100000. The fund, as made up IN
cludes SI5o.ooo,oco OF gold reserve,
S357,4SS.oS9 Of gold certificates, S44.-
$3.50 OF which are covered into the
Treasury. and S55,654.454 gold com and
bullion
The fund held on July 20 is said to
be the second largest OF the kind ever
contained in any Government ; treasury
at one time The Government OF Rus
sia holds the record OF having had the
largest gold reserve fund. About three
years ago. when that nation returned
TO the goldstandard system OF finance.
she had in her national purse the sum
OF S5oS,ooo.ooo as gold reserve fund
This is the largest in the history OF ma
tons At the present time. however.
she does not hold any such sum. The
latest figures available from foreign ma
tons concerning their gold reserve funds
were obtained last June 1t appears that
France at that date held the largest
amount. The figures in round numbers
of the four principal nations are:
France .S5I4.ooo COO
Russia 3o2. 155 eco
Germany Observation-Disclosures. 276434co
England ...... ISS.S24 $50
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
CONNECTS BLOW
HOLE In THE PRISON
Sixteen Escape from the PeIitentilry
Near Nashville.
TRAIN ROBBERS LED THE BAND.
Successful Break for Freedom Made by Des.
perate Men-Two OF tn. Fugl;iyes Have
Been Rscaptured, and One Mere Was Kill.
ed. TIE Latter was Edward Carney, a
Safeblower.

Nashville, Tenn. (SpeciaD.-Armed
with dynamite TO blow his way ont OF
prison, Gus Hyatt. trainrobber and des-
perado. led desperate band OF 10 con-
vic;s to liberty from the Tennessee pen
itentary.
Fifteen OF the escaping party got en-
tirely clear OF the premises and only
one. Edward Carney. saieblower. sent
up from Nashville. paid the penalty OF
death in the bold undertaking.
Joseph Loss and James Work were
traced down by bloodhounds and cap
tured. but the rest OF the prisoners had
gotten SO lar out OF bounds that by
midnight no trace OF them could be had.
The prisoners were furnished with
dynamite from the outside. which they
used in blowing out an opening in the
main wing OF the prison. Hyatt stood
off the inside guard with brace OF re-
volvers. which had also been furnished
him from the outside, while the men
preceded him. and Carney. the prisoner
who was killed. Immediately preceded
the trainrobber.
The dynamite was laid by Doe. the
Manchester trainrobbcr. and he made
good his escape with the train OF pris-
oners that LETT by the opening made
BIZ the explosive material.
Six OF the prisoners that got away
were government men and the others
were state convicts. Men and blood
hounds are in pursuit OF the conyicts.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
EARTHQUAKE CAUSES PANIC.
The Village OF Los Alamos. Cal. Completely
Ruined

San Luis Obispo. Cal. Especially A
strip OF country IS miles long by !
miles wide. rent with gaping assures
and dotted with hills and knobs that
sprang up during the night as ii by
magic, village in ruins and hundreds
OF persons fleeing Tor their lives. are
the results OF the seismic disturbance
iii the Valley OF Los Alamos. in the
northern part OF Santa Barbara county.
During the las; four days that section
OF the country has been shaken by
series OF earthquakes that is said 10 be
without preceden, in the history OF the
Pacific Coast. and the continuance OF
the disturbances and the increasing Sc
verify OF the shocks have so te-rorized
the inhabitants that they are leaving
Tor other parts as rapidly as possible.
and even now the village IS almost en-
::rely deserted.
The most severe shock oi the entire
series occurred Al 1880 O'Clock a. m.
Hills were shaken and twisted 10
their foundations. the valleys trem
bled and rolled almost like the surface
OF the ocean. Grea; assures were run
deep in the earth. hills and knobs ap
peared in level valleys. springs OF water
il places that had been dry.
and the general topography OF the val
ley was greatly changed in many re-
spects The disturbance had no gen
eral direction. blu: was what is known
as 4 twis:er" Ii was preceded by a
rurbling like that OF distant thunder.
which increased until the earth began
TO rise and twist and the hills began to
tremble
With the frs; warning sound OF the
shakes the stricken
people rushed into the streets and
sough; places OF safety in vacant lots
and roads. while many fled toward the
hills. The frs. vibrations
were similar 10 the preceding disturb
ance in direction and effect. but they
were Immediately followed by the most
terrific shock ever experienced in this
section OF the State.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Notes OF interest.

a cablegram from Captain McCrca
of the gunboat Machias. states that the
rebellion in Eiayti IS practically over
Henry kech,in. late disbursing officer
OF the Department OF Justice, has II ldc
good his shortage of S76o4 81.
The average condition OF cotton. as
shown by the monthly cotton report
issued by the Agricultural Department
is $40
The grand jury indicted Harry A.
Barrows formerly disbursing clerk of
the United States Census, on three
charges
The United States may be asked to
act to restore friendly feeling between
Colombia and Nicaragua.
Acts OF Congress during It's last ses-
sion added 10000 pensioners to the rolls.
The government will advertise for a
new drydock for use in the Philippines
The funeral OF John w Ross. one OF
the Commissioners OF the District OF
Columbia. and io- some years president
OF tina. board. was held at the Church
OF the Covenant. The Rev. Albert Par
ker Fitch oficiated. The service was
brief and the remains subsequently laid
in state at the church for several hours.
The Great Northern Railroad Com
pany has placed at the disposal OF the
Agricultural Department = railroad
train for the purpose OF Transporting
representatives OF the department and
road machinery TO be used id practical
obiect-lessons in read building.
The tot oove---- 80 : ~