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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
HELD UP A DANCING PARTY.
Negro tiishwaymen Killed Two Men Who
Went TO the Rescue.

Grccnsburg. Pa. Especially While q
number OF voting people were returning
from 4 dancing party two masked negro
highwaymen held up the couple in the
lead and at the point OF revolyers over
powered Charles McQuillis and forced
him IN turn over his money and watch.
Meanwhile Miss Annie Hill. who was
with him. ran back and notified the 9th
crs III the party. who hurried 10 the res
cue. The highwaymcn opened fire and
Alexander Mcknight and Frank Nc
Quilts were shot dead. The robbers then
fled TO 4 thckci and escaped.
y reward of $500 has been offered II
is believed they were miners from the
Jamlsor coal works, where scores of ne
groeS are employed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Rathhone Released ON Bail.

Havana. Especial "A corrected off
cial copy OF the power OF attorney held
by Senior MARITIME to act as agent Tor
the Fidelity and Deposit Company OF
Maryland. which offered the bond Tor
sIoo.ooo for the appearance on appeal
Of Estes {. Rathbonc. the former direct
or OF posts Of Cuba. sentenced 10 inn
'prisonment and a fnc in connection with
the postal frauds. ga, presented to the
Supreme Couri and Rathbone was set
az liberty
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Heavy Fighting.
Kingston,

Kingston, Jamaica. Especially PAS
screcr$ on The royal mail steamer Trent.
which arrived hers from Colon. Colon1-
bia. say heavy fighting wa proceeding
in the neighborhood OF Panama and 30.
cas- del Toro last Friday. The officers of
the Trent declare the situation on The
isthmus shows no Improvement.
Russians officials admit that the muir
der OF the Minister Sipiaguinc was an
other alarming symptom OF the revolu
tionary feeling. which continues "a
spread. He was mixed up in the ste
of financial irregularities
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Worlds Fair Surplus $3.50, COO

Chicago. ILL.,, Especially Edward
Walker. attorney Tor the Worlds Fair
directors. has given ont the following !:
The directors have decided to distribute
next month the surplus of more shan
S45o.ooo among the Columbian EXPOSE
ton stockholders, This dividend in May
would he about y cents. share and a
half OF which will go to individuals. and
the other half to the city on its $1,000. 600
bond issue. The long delay in distribu-
'ior MAS due to litigation"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Silver Touches Rnffori.

New York. CSpeciaD The price OF
silver in London dropped 4 of penny
to 20 $40 pence. and in New York I34
cents to 500 cents. the lowest point on
record. The slump is said TO be due to
selling OF the metal by China. incident
TO the payment OF the indemnity The
taxes in China being collected in silver
and the supply OF exchange being in
sufficient to make the remittance OF the
indemnity the silver has 10 be sold TO
make the exchange This in connec-
tion with. the fact tina, the United States
is selling. has demoralized the London
market, but il is believed the minimum
has been reached.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Fire DESTROYS Fifty Homes.

Kansas City, Mo, (SpeciaD Fire in
the southwestern part OF this city de-
stroyed section OF dwelling houses al
most a quarter OF mile long and block
wide. John Slime. a spectator, was Sc
riously injured by falling piece of iron.
and Edward Bennett. fireman. was
overcome by heat About so dwelling
houses were destroyed and 30 or more
families were rendered homeless.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Sound $4,000 Worth Of Ambersris

Bangor Maine (SpeciaD William
Storey and Robert Mitchell. of Lubec. a
fishing town on the Eastern Maine coast,
went Ia Campobcllo Island, in the Pas
,anaquoddy bay, 10 shoot ducks recently.
While there they saw floating in the
water a dirty white substance. much re-
semblna huge lump of wax. They
waded on, and brought the object to
shore Now thcy find il lump OF am
bergris. and ihey have just sold it, clear
ing $1,000 each.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
His Laryns Removed.

San Francisco (SpeciaD The lie OF
Aaron Johnson has been saved at the
City and County Hospital through an
operation never performed on this coast,
the complete cxtrpation OF the larynx
on which was careerous growth. This
will rank as one Of three or four sue
cesSful cases on record in the world. for
the danger point is now regarded as
passed. An artificial larynx is being
made for the patient. which, It is as
serted. will enable him to speak, though
his voice will be confined 10 monotone.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Foreign.

While the Queen OF Portugal and 9TH
crs of the royal family were engaged in
boar hunt the boar attacked the Duke
OF Orleans. but Princess Louise saved
his lie by shooting the beast.
All the stock III the big steamship
combine allotted to the British members
OF the syndicate has been taken up. They
would have taken more had they been
able TO get it.
\ court-martial has been ordered n
Manila for the trial OF General Smith.
who was in command OF the American
forces in the Island OF Samar.
Turkey has rejected Russian propos
ais for certain navigation rights on the
ground that it is bound by arrangement
with an English company.
The British government will be asked
in the House OF Commons to appoint
commission 10 inquire into the trust evil
i'll England.
Prince Henry OF Prussia received con-
graiulations on the twenty fifth anniver-
sary of his entering the German Navy.
]. T. Morgan will finance an under
ground railroad project in London TO
rival Ycrkes' scheme.
Many distinguished Frenchmen will
! be included in the mission 10 be pres
ent at the unveiling of the Rochambeau
monument at Washington. May "a.
King Edward has taken up his quar-
tiers in Buckingham Palace and extern
/ siVe improvements are being made 10
the grounds surrounding it.
4 The observance OF Primrose Day in
London showed that the admirers of the
late Lord Bcaconsficld are as numerous
as ever.
| Pictro Calcagno. an avowcd anarchist
1 is candidate for seat in the Italian
Chamber OF Deputies.
Henry MIL. rcigning prince of the
Federal State OF Reuss-G reitz, Ger
many IS dead
The Duke OF Wellington. president
OF the National Service League OF Great
Britain. has issued manifesto showing
that the league purpose Is to urge that
naval and military training for national
defense shall be made compulsory for all
Professor Slaby and Count Arco. who
have 4 wireless tclegraphy system. will
send in bid for the establishment OF 4
system OF wireless telcgraphy which the
United States proposes 10 establish in
Alaska.
1t Is now announced that Queen Nil
helmna is suffering with typhoid fever.
and The government OF the Netherlands
i considering the question OF establish
ing a regency.
/ The Belgian Chamber of Representa-
tives. by a vote OF o. 10 "a. rejected the
proposal TO revise the constitution so as
10 provide for universal suffrage.
The protocol was signed by both par
tie, re-esiabishing diplomatic relations
J bpf,cep,, Frame and Ncpczuota I'D; -,
had been broken off since 1895.
-Four men we're arrested in Paris for
destroying the cfhgy OF saint in a par
ish church where il had rested for sew
cral hundred years.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Cuban Planters Overloaded.

The Secretary OF War sent to the Sen
ate communication from General
Wood again asserting that the planters
and Cuban sugar dealers mold the bulk
OF Cuban sugar
The amount held is so great. he says.
that they must unload very soon He
says this large amount. when thrown
on the market. will greatly reduce the
price and that delay OF action toward
reduction OF the duty on sugar in the
United States is playing directly into
the hands OF the sugar combine.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Sick Queen Is Weaker.

The Hague by Cable).-An official
bulletin from Castle Loo announces that
Queen Willelmina's typhoid fever is iol-
lowing its normal course and that no
complications have supervcncd. although
her strength is diminishing. She remains
fully conscious. IN consequence OF the
Queens illness The birthday Of her h,is-
band, Prince Henry Of the Netherlands.
passed practically unnoticed kilograms
of sympathy with her in her illness are
pouring in from all parts OF Europe.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Electric Chair for Three.

Hudson, n. Y. (SpcciaD The jury
in the case of Burton. Willis and Fred
erick Van Wormcr, charged with the
murder of their uncle. Peter A. Hal
lenbcck. returned verdict OF murder
IN the first degree against all three OF
the accused. The youths were sentenced
TO be electrocuted at Clinton Prison.
Dannemora. in the week beginning Nav
90. The case will be carried 10 the
Court OF Appeals. notice OF which will
act as a stav OF execution.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Killed in Saving His GrandchiId.

Wheeling, X. Va. Especial David
Anderson, aged So years. was killed at
inns Run. ON the Ohio River Railroad
when in the act Of trying 10 save his
grandchild = mere infant. who wa ON
the track The grandfather and child
had gone ont TO gather wood along the
road. and the souihbound expires, was
approaching when the child ran on the
track. Anderson dashed toward it.
pushed il OF the way and was hurled
from the track by The cnginc and instant
l.. l;llnd
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Wealthy Woman's Whim.

Ncwburgh. y. Y, Especially Miss
Mowatt. said TO be the wcalthiest woman
in the Hudson valley is dead here By
her directions. given before her death.
engraved invitations have been issued
to relatives and friends to attend the flu
neral. but none but those having invita-
tions will be admitted Miss Mowatt in
herted her money from brother who
long legal contest she won. dividing the
estate with her brothers and sisters.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Census Report on Tobacco.

The Census Bureau has issued report
on the tobacco crop OF 1899. showing
that the 3oS.3I7 farms which reported a
production OF tobacco had an acreage OF
I.IoI .4S3, with total production of S6S,
I63.275 pounds. valued at S5ooo3oo3
Kentucky, with sS4.So5 acres. produces
t+.2SS.o5o pounds. valued at SIS.54I .o82
North Carolina, with 2o3.o23 acres
producing I27,5o3.4oo pounds. valued at
SS.o3S.6oI.
Then comes Virginia. Ohio, Tonnes
see and Wisconsin. Pennsylvania is
seventh with 27.76o acres. producing A.
$4,000 pounds. valued at S2.o59 3oi
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
To Make Sugar From Corn.

Battle Greek Mich. (Spec;aD.-It is
announced that { w Post. well-known
capitalist and manufacturer. HIS sue,
ccssfully brought about the organization
OF a company. with 100000 capital. to
engage in the manufacture OF sugar.
glucose. grape sugar and syrup from
common corn. The company will es,ab
lish All immense plant in the corn belt
OF the West, with capacity of 2o.ooo
brsi,ele OF corn daily consumption.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Lending Money to England.

New York (SpcciaD ). p Morgan
r Co. and Barring Magour & Co an
nounc,d that the $25.ooo.ooo OF British
consols secured Jointly by them for sale
in this country have been ovcrsubscribed
FULLY ten times In The opinion OF Cecil
Barring, applicants are not likely to re-
ceivc mere than 5 per cent OF the
amounts ~ their subscriptions.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Loss Amounts 20 : Million.

Mexico C;,y. (SpcciaN Tho earth
quake Friday evening covered a large cx-
tent OF .c.rito:y. and Is reported down
INTO Central America. The lower section
Of the Pacific coast OF this country felt
he shock very severely. and at Tapach-
ula. an important town in the state OF
ChiapaS. near the Guatemalan frontier,
there was damage done 10 property The
loss Is estimated al . million dollars one
OF The losers placing the damage 10 his
propcrtv N SsooooO
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Hayaua's $4,000. coo Loan.

Havana tSncciaD The Municipal
Council has decided 10 issue new loan
of $2S.ooo,ooo Tor the purpose OF redeem
ing the first and second mortgage bonds
OF the city. to take up the floating debt
and To provide money tor the payment
Of the city sewer and paving contract.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Price Of Panama Cana.

The Colombian (Panama) canal pro-
tocol. which was delivered at the State
Department on April /. and afterward
recalled by Minister Concha for modiii-
cations. was again presented to Secre-
tary Hay. The proposal as to price is set
oft As follows:
One year after the exchange OF ratifi-
cations OF a treaty. the United States
shall pay Colombia the lump sum OF
S7.ooo.ooo. This figure will represent "a
years rental at 100000 year. At the
end OF the II years period the price
which the United States shall pay each
year is to be fixed by consent of the two
countries. In case the parties cannot
agree upon a sum il will be left TO an
arbitrator selected between the two gov
cTnmcnts.
The protocol provides for the appoint
ment OF a JOINT commission which will
arrange for all matters pertaining to the
administration OF affairs within the pro-
posed canal belt. including the member
ship OF the mixed tribunals for the adj
miniStration of justice. 1t is provided
that the policing OF the strip shall be per,
formed by both American and Colom-
bian constablcs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Under the New Wheat Duty.

London, BY Cablcl.-Thc first wheat
ship to come under the new taxation reg
citations. the German hip Henrietta.
from San Francisco, arrived in The
Tyne. The American wheat on board
The vessel will ha,c 10 pay duty OF
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Killed on the Rail, 715.

The Interstate Commerce Commission
has issued a bulletin showing for the
three months ended September 90 1901.
grand total OF rs persons killed and
2.o22 injured i'll train accidents OF all
kinds in the United States.
The total number OF train collisions
was r.247 and derailments 1902. causing
damage aggregating SI.S42.224 to cars,
engines and roadwayS. exclusive OF dam
zoe TO merchandise
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Killed by His Wife.

Kingston Tenn. Especially Abraham
May. aged 90 years. was shot and in
stantly killed by his wife. to whom he
was married four months ago. She is
Is wears OF age Mrs. May confessed to
the killing. and stated it resulted from
4 family quarrel She is now in Jail.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Gsrr1cny nEd pecirrocitv.

Berlin. CBy Calle'.-'Ghc German
overnmcnt designs to firmly request al
nc United Staics al the advantage, ri
eciproci;y ireatic- whcn they are rati
ed. The imperial chancellor Count von
Iuclow. asked Tor and obtained FIR Ger
lany such privilege, by provisional ar
anpcncni to ycafs ago with Erarcn
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
-Four Persons Killed.

Bolivar. Tenn, (SpeciaD At Loonc.
seven miles north OF here. four persons
were killed and one fatally hurt by an
Illinois Central excursion train. The
party were in wagon and attempted to
cross the tracks Just south of the depot
Wien the train struck the -hicle.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Cuban Bill Passes House.

The Cuban reciprocity bill. as asscd
in amended form by the House. author
ICES the President. as soon rs may be
after the establishment Of m indcpcnd-
cnt government in Cuba. and the enact
ment by the said government OF immi-
grafton. exclusion and contract labor
laws as restrictive as those % the United
States. 10 negotiate reciprocal trade
agreement with Cuba. by which in re-
turn for equivalent concessions. the
United States will grant reduction OF
20 per cent. from the Dinglcy rates on
goods coming into the United States
from Cuba. such agreement to continue
until December /. 1905.
During the existence Of such agree
ment the duty on refined sugars and all
sugars above No. 10 Dutch standard is
to be 1895 cents per pound.
An analysis OF the vote shows that
I24 Republicans and Ie3 Democrats
voted for the amended bill. and 42 Re
publicans and 10 Democrats against it.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Five Children Siaryc.

Memphis, Tenn, tSpcciaD The
death 81 five negro children from starva-
ton is reported from Haywood county.
about 10 miles north u Memphis They
were the children OF Jim Mills. who lett
them several weeks ago ostcn>ibly TO
find work The family lived III an $50
lated spot and their condition vas not
discovered until they We're hcyond helm
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Britain Accents Holland Roat.

Now York Special The Holland
Submarine Boat Company has been no
tificd by the British Admiralty that one
81 it. submarine torpedo boats has been
,.cccntcd hy tic British Nav
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
SCHOLARSHIPS Accented.

Berlin. CBy Cable)-It Is announced
that Emperor William has notified the
executors OF the will OF Cecil Rhode.
of His Majesty'S acceptance of the trus,
relative to the German scholarships nj
Oxford
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
rar,IinnaI.cs Ccuse n pnnic.

St. Petersburg. by Cable).-Severc
arih shocks occurred at Shemala.
-ranscaucasia, during the night of April
2. causing a panic among the Fnhabi-
nts who escaped the recent visi tons.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
To Buy Building f,r Embassy.

Rome, (By Cablel.-Thc Chamber OF
Deputies has approved. without discus
sion. the purchase OF a building in
Washington to be occupied by the mem
beers OF the Italian Embassy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
COURT=MARTIAL
FOR GEN. SMITH
Was the Commander in the Samar
Campaign.
THE TREAcHERY OF THE NATIVES.
Charged With Conduct Preiudicial to Good
Order and Discipline General About.
10 Sail for the United States When Stopped
NJ Manila by the Orders From Washington
for the Investigation.

Manila, (By Cablc).-A court-mar-
tial has been ordered for the trial OF
Gen. Jacob II. Smith. who was in COM
mand of the United States troops on the
Island of Samar Gems. Lloyd Wheaton.
Samuel 6. Sumner. James NJ Bell and
William II. Bisbee and Colonies Cham
bers McKibbin, William A. Rafferty,,
William T. Doughcrty. Alfred {. Mark
ley and Jesse NJ. Lee compose the court.
The judge advocate is Major Harvey I.
Carbaugh Col. Charles \. Woodruff
will appear for the defense.
The charge brought against General
Smith is conduct prejudicial 10 good or
der and discipline
Gen. Frederick H. Grant cables from
Samar that he believes the insurgents
are acting in good faith but he has
found 1t impossible TO collect the entire
force. The Filipino leader. Guevarra.
has signed an agreement 10 surrender
his entire command April p. He de-
scribes them as well fed. well dressed
and contented.
General Smith was in command on the
Island of Samar al the time Major Wal
Ter, of the Marine Corps. is said TO have
executed natives of that island without
trial. He was to have sailed for home
on the transport Buford. but disembark-
ed at Manila upon learning of the order
for the investigation.
Major Waller was tried by court mar
fial recently and acquitted.
General Smith claims that. to the best
OF his belief. the officers and men OF his
command in Samar had to face insur-
mountable difficulties. that the hardships
they encountered were almost unbear-
able, and that the treachery OF the ma
tives of the island is unequaled in the
history OF warfare. He says that the
American soldiers acted in the circum-
stances with the greatest forbearance
shown i'll the war in the Philippines
The Forrest City times., 1902-02-14
DEMOCRAT TIMES,

Health Is very good in ihis locality.
 Very few c. the farmers in thls neck Q. ihe woods have made any prepara tons tossTts getting ready 10 com neDce farming yet They are waiting for xibier 10 psss away.
 Mrs ". $ Thomas paid Mrs !. A. Wallace, at Sand Ridge, . visit lss. Sat afday ard Sunday.
 Nj. NJ Miller, Of Columbus, Ohio, left here las. Monday for his home, and car. ried with him few cypress kpees, rat tan vines and s good sized bundle of cane as sogyenirt Of his visit here.
 We learn that the Candy Bail" will sh ike the Arkansas mud on of his feet in few days and go 10 Tennessee.
 Our pastm aster wen. 10 Forrest City and A-nphis on business last Monday, returning Tuesday great deal worse for vesr.
 J. A- Wallace, of Sand Bidge. was. 4 genial visitor in this section Tuesdsy, ookiDg sfte. beef cattle.
 r. J.eksen went To Porrest City On 5I.inso. Wednesday.
 Grandpa Ainniek i. lad up ,or re. ! ITS this week.
 hTs Thomas wss very much delight ei last Tuesday upon the receipt of a generous piece Of birthday csae ard a bucket of Ice cream from Nrs Jackson. Tue cake ~as delicious. but ye scrits though. that everybody had had plenty of ie- cream for the last three weeks. but Mrs. Th-mAsss.ys they have no,
 The water is backing up in Fifteen Ale Bayou. and Ios lack. some four VI i've feel of being to The bridge, but | ~iil fall in t~o or three days.
 Mr. and ATs. II. T.. Owen. Of Lu.u, passed here enrou,e 10 Tennessee on d vlsit 10 rtlstivss.
 la the ~sncrr'nl flsh, Of inazina iisn of ise Hon Irresponsible Rodney frjoH. of Piick'ey Pear Ridge, in sta .ng that he had sous-d Silver Willie Tn iud Lake. and l,iI him thrre, We con- 'rss iist we were ss loss to account For such . seemingly severe case of aigh male or Authorization. aud as for s-ason unable to account for such ua- iii VI. recalled 10 miad the fact of the opening up ot rev saloons. then the solution appeared 10 US in it's possl. be true light, for ss . matter of fact silver Willie was not the person who went 10 the bottom os the lake, ss sta t-a Oy the Hon. tsl Irresponsible Rcd nsT AcJoy. If pTicsiy Pear Ridge-in- sisad it ss She mountain lion recently s;tscoTersd D our friend and nelghbor [. D. -tnkes, of The Stokes settlement.
 SILVER BILL
The Forrest City times., 1902-02-14
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