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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Fire Panie il New York Hotel

New Yc-l;. SpcciaD Several nun
dred guests OF the Hotel Endicott. this
city. were thrown into panic BY an
alarm OF fire. Despite assurances OF the
hotel employees that there was no danger.
the frightened people ran down the stair
ways. pushing and showing bnc another
i'll a stampede for the exits The two
hotel entrances. one on Eish:k frs: street
and the other on Eighty sdcond stree,
we're the scenes OF fearful d bushes. The
fire itself was confined toI 4 window
frame in dinng-room oil the fourth
floor and did little danagJ When il,c
fire had been pu; out tic g,jcsts returned
70 u '"' y" ainus'v h,iTa
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
A Big Oil Deal.

Wheeling. W. Va. (SpeciaL)-T. n.
Robinson. one of the pioneer Yves. VIZ.
ginia oil operators. has Just closed n
deal by which he disposes of all his
West Virginia interests 10. SI.oc6.eoc
70 the South Penn Company. The hold
ings comprise 1000 acres in defined ter
ritory in Wetzcl and Marion counties
aud number OF producing wells. Mr..
Robinson followed the oil business into
West Virginia from Pennsylvania. and
drilled the first we'll in the famous Nam
nington field ON the Prtchard heirs,
farms.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
foader Mill Blown lin.

Keckuk. Iowa (SpeciaD The Z. |.
Dupont de Nemours & Cos powder
plant. five miles west OF here. was badly
damaged by an explosion Two men
were killed outright. third will die.
and three Others are seriously injured.
The men killed and two OF the injured
were working i'll the building The IN
known man was injured by 4 falling
ock. He was employed about The
rounds. The damage amounts to SIS.
ooo The mill in which the explosion
occurred was totally demolished.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
SI.s3 al Ounce for Silver.

New Haven. Conn. Special "A
dollar and 4 half at once and no oues-
tons asked" is the offer made by Gen.
George Hare Ford 10 the ,hicvcS WHO
broke into his home and stole quaint
-ty OF silver articles valued at $i.soo.
Many of them are family pieces and
much more valuable to the owner shan
10 anyone else. Among tho goods stolen
from General Ford were collection OF
loving cups. 4 Russian snuifbox. inlaid
with precious stones. and silver spoons
:!at had been il the family since Iz,o
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
L. s. Squadron at Colon.

Coicn. Colombia. tSpcciaD The
lnitcd States squadron. comprising the
bai'ieship kcar>argc Indiana. Ma,sa-
chusctt> and Alabama. under command
cf Rear Admiral Francis J. Higgin>on.
entered the harbor and will probably
remain here several days United States
Consul Oscar Malnros boarded the flag
ship Immediately upon the arrival OF the
~quadron and paid his respects TO Al
miral lliggiuson
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Bishop J. Z. spsIdiac Dead.

Erie. pa. Special DR. Johr
Franklin Spalding pro;e,tau; Frisco
pa bishop of COLORADO died here OF
pneumonia at the home ii rs .ou. Rev.
Frank s Spading Rev Frank Spald-
ing Is seriously i'll with ;yphoiG fever
and his venerable father was summoned
L. his bedside a week ago nc Bishop
stood the journey well. hut later caught
4 severe cold. which developed into
pneumonia
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Pa nc Among Factory Girls.

New Orleans, La, Especial --A pan,c
occurred among the soc airls IT, Horns
helms tobacco factory. resulting from an
alarm OF fire several squares away. 4
strike occurred some time ago in the iac-
tory. and there had beer rumor ior
some weeks that an attempt might lie
made to blow up the building When
the cry oi irc sounded the girl fran
ticaily rushed 70 leave the build,ac. and
many wcrc ;ramp,cd and bruised Der
Ina Can,rcsy. Il years old, IS though, 20
i-c fa:..ll,. nuT..
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
$4,000 for a Portrait.

New York. ISpcciaD.-A Paris c.
blegram 30 The New York World >ay
; Charles 2 Ycrkcs, who : promoting
rapid ;rarsi; IN London, recently sen, 10
Benjamin Constant. the ariis:. chez
for S5o.coo. probably .he highest pr;ce
ever paid ay anybody ior III own po--
srait. IN original feature OF tins aay-
znent is that ti'c price demanded .nd
agreed upon was 5000. but Mrs.
ycEkes was So pleased with her hus.
bands likeness shat TIC railway r:,agra,c
added SIo.cou.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Spanish Treaties.

The new Spanish treaties must wait
upon the accession To the throne OF the
Yong Spanish King before they can be
ratified. owing to internal political con
ditions in Spain and the reluctance of
the existing government to assume any
measure OF responsibility pending the ex-
p'raiion OF the regency and the corona
ton OF the King.
This event will occur some time III
MAY. and. as ii is expected that a new
cabinet and a stronger one will be in
stalled. ii is hoped liat the delay in the
treaty negotiations will be very brief.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Cor Thanks Of Congress % schIcx.

Washington. (SneciaD-Rcprcscnta-
tive Pearrc, Of Maryland. introduced 4
resolution extending the thanks Of Con
grcss to ADMIRAL W. S Schley for his
service in The battle off Santiago July 4
IS)S lie presented also i JOINT rcsoIu-
ton 81 Tie Maryland General Assembly
requesting The Senators and Representa-
tilcs IL Congress to Use their utmost en-
dca&o 10 secure such action.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Important Ruling on Life Insurance.

The Commissioner OF Internal Reeve
nuc has decided that the proceeds of
life insurance policy. payable TO = party
insured. or his legal representative, is 4
part OF dcccdcntS estate Ii. however.
il is payable 10 someone else. the pro-
occdS are not To- be- treated rs part OF
his estate but are payable direct to the
benc.carics named in the policy. and
NC MOI suhicci 10 legacN tax
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Government Exhibit a, St. Louis.

Washington. (SpcciaD The House
Committee on Industrial Arts and EN-
positions authorized Chairman Tawney
a. Tccommend 10 the Appropriation Com
iuj,,cc that the Sundry Civil bill col
;aiu provisions OF $4,000 Tor the gov
crnucn: exhibit II ;hc s. Louis ENpusi-
tion. $4,000 Tor an Indian cNhibi, and
S2coooo additional io- The government
h.nidinC.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Over Hundred Villages Shaken In.

Baku. Russian Transcaucasia. (By Ca
blc}.-Thc official report OF the commit
tee which has been investigating the re.
cent earthquake at Shamaka shows that
10 villages. with total OF o.oSI houses.
were includcd in tie area OF the disturb
ancc; that 500 houses were DESTROYED
and .,.945 damaged Besides the dwell
;ngs, 4,lc3 farm buildings. II churches.
Il mosques. II factories and three
>choolhouScs were seriously damaged
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
SECRETARY LONG
HAS RESIGNED
The Third Change in President Roose.
veIt's Cabinet.
WILLIAM HENRY MOODY SELECTED.
The Change Had Already Been Anticipated
MIR. Moody is Man OF Superior Ability
lie is a More Forcciul Man Than is Mr..
Long. and Possesses Many Of ar. Longs
Best Qualities.

Washington. ID. 6. (SpeciaD The
third change in the cabinet OF President
Roosevelt occurred Monday. when Sec
rotary Long submitted his resignation i'll
4 graceful letter. il being accepted in ono
equally iclici,ous by the President The
change was made complete by the Selec-
ton OF Representative William Henry
Moody. OF the Sixth Congressional dis
trict OF Massachusetts Is Mr.. Long :
successor in the Navy Department The
correspondence exchanged is as follows !:
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Csicese Triads Burning Villages.

Hongkons, BY Cablel The Kwang
81 rebels have reached Chou. : tow, o.:
20 miles from Kwong Chan Yuan. They
surprised the local mandarins. oyerpow-
red the garrison and released the pris-
ucrs. who joined in the rebellion. 7, is
ported that the members OF the Triad
erct Society have joined the rebels and
looting and burning villages.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Foreigners Being Eliminated.

Washington. tSpeciaD The Russian
govcrnmen: is gradually eliminating all
foreigners from the public service, ac-
cording 10 report from Consul General
Hon ay. at St. Petersburg. dated Feb
ruar, The report is made in view of
j. num of inquiries from young Amer
cans ~ hich have been received at the
St Peter burg consulate as 10 the pros
poet OF sccuring employment from the
Russian government as civil, electrical
or mechanical engineers OF in public
work
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Manila Wishes Coolie Labor.

Senator Dubois had read to the Senate
i memorial from the American Chamber
OF Commerce OF Manila urging that the
immigration OF Chinese coolies into the
Philippine Islands be permitted under
restrictions TO be imposed by the Phil
irpine Commits sion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
To Prosecute Railroads.

Chicago. tSpeciaD = The United
States district attorney has received in
>,ructions from Washington to prose
cute all railroad companies whose repre-
>c:iiativcs testified to violation OF the law
II the recent Interstate Commerce Com
missions hearing. Similar action will
be taken in other States.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Trsgcay in West yirsini,.

Charleston, W. Va. (SpeciaD.-A,
Crescent. IS miles above here on the
kanawha River. George Conway and
William Anderson became involved in
4 quarrel. which terminated in Conway
shooting Anderson through the right
temple. 'hc ba j coming ont the eve and
caus:ng his death Conway escaped and
has not yet been apprchended. Both
men aTc unmarried and Conway is quite
voting. Conway accused Anderson OF
..l.lkiwg about him
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Roosevelt win Give Out News.

NJ the last Cabinet meeting President
Roosevelt requested the members not
To talk 10 newspaper correspondents
about matters under discussion at the
semi weekly meetings Ii was thought
best for the President himself TO make
public such matters as he deemed proper
10 be given ont Hereafter the President
Will do This
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Lcns Wants Moe Roor.

Washina.o,. Especial - Secretary
! .ong vii urge Congo to authorize
the construction 81 4 Few building Tor
he Navy Dcpartmcnts the structure il
uow share, with tire SSltc and War De
partmcnis having become too small.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
1.-The Territory OF Jefferson"

The House Cornmittcc on Territories
decided To report the bill giving the In
dian Territory territorial form OF gov
eminent to be known A. the Territory
Of Jefferson, with Legislature similar
TO the other Territories. a Governor and
a delegate in Congress.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Murder IN Richmond.

Richmond, Va. iSpcciaD William
Clayton, a weil-known contracting paint
CT. was murdered here liz a manner that
thus far battles The police. He Was
found on the street III :. Residential! &c
zion OF the city irightiuly beaten. and
died without having rcgaincd conscious.
ness. His head was crushed and one OF
his eyes almost pinchcd ont Clavtol lei,
three grown daughters and two sons.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
f:yidenee Arainst liuI.arinns.

Washington tSrccian II is .ca;u
lily stated here that 10 demand
zen made upon Turkey ~ connec
with Miss Stones case. /; : said
whole trend 81 cvidcnc. 10 far j.
ongly against the Bulgar:a.is. aud IL,
ANS: lie Turks
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Presidents Trip South.

I, is probable that President Roosc-
Welt. Mrs Roosevelt and members OF the
Cabinet will leave Washington for the
Charleston Exposition on the evening OF
March a. arriving i'll Charleston on the
18th
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
chariotlesyiIIe,s New BUILDING.

Washington. Special The Senate
Committee ON Public Building, and
Grounds authorized favorable report
on . new public building ior Charloites-
;lllc Va. Ia cost 100000.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
rreuch Arsenal Burned.

is (By Cablc).--A grca; FIRE has
ID "a the government arsenal Al
Documents. 8.lans ~'.'
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15

The delay in the distribution of the
first mstallment of the Chinese indem-
aity ,.mon% the powers is due to the
refusal OF two powers TO accept the
proposition Of The United States for a
Slight pro rata reduction of claims TO
bring them within the total which China
agreed TO pay.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
PREPARING FOR WAR WITH JAPAN.
Some Startling Rumors Through Chinese
Sources-Dispute Over Mission Land.

London (By Cable In a dispatch
dated Shanghai the correspondent, Of the
Standard says that Chinese merchants
coming from Port Arthur declare they
have been ordered to remove their iami-
hes from Port Arthur. because prcpara-
lions were being made there Tor 4 war
with Japan
Pckin BY Cablc). Chinese officials
are greatly disturbed over the conditions
at lehol tChengtc). about 100 miles
northeast OF Pckin. where bandit SOL
dicry have captured priest
IN official OF the Foreign Office de
clares that the Russians have already dis
patched 500 troops TO .Jchol from the
Manchurian border
The trouble began over the settlement,
OF claims OF native Christians. and il re-
suited III rioting between the Christians
and the nonC Christians BrigandS took
advantage OF these conditions 10 plumber
the country. and the Russian Geographic
connections were incidentally cut The
Foreign Once say, that the captured
priest Is Belgian.
II Was reported March : from Pckin
that the Chinese court had ordered the
immediate release OF this priest in order
to forcStall the entry of foreign troops
INTO the district OF Iehol. which is rich
III gold mines
lien Tsin by Cable .-Thc mission
property here which is in dispute be
tween the French and American consuls
IS less than two acres in extent 1t Dor
dcr> tho American mission property. and
was previously occupied by undesirable
Cinnamon. The French consul stopped
building operations 81 The disputed
nropcrt: and placed 4 policeman there
The French Tag has nor Lccn raised
over the property.
The American consul here. James W
Rag dale, is maintaining firm attitude.
and does not believe serious develop
mcniS 10 he likely
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Secreta-y's Letter

Navy IJcpari aicnt. " Washington.
March Io-My Dear Mr. President ::
VIII you accept this as my resignation OF
the secrciaryship OF the navy. 10 take
effect or the Ist day OF May next. or
sooner. OF course. ii you shall al any time
81 wish? 1t has to me been delightful
service. I leave the official circle OF your
cabinet in which my association with
you and its members has been so happy
with high appreciation OF your admin
iStrat;on and with most cordial good
wishes for its success and for you per
sonally Very truly yours.
JOHN d. LONG.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15

DIR Heinrich Muller, one of tie Euro.
pcan diplomatic representatives of the
Orange Free State. told Secretary Hav
OF the hfrrors OF the concentration can.os
in South Africa.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Presidents Reply.

White House. Washington. March
Io.-My Dear Mr. Secretary: 1t is with
very sincere regret that accept your
resignation. shall always count il I
privilege not only 10 have served with
you during the last six months. but 10
have served under YOU at the outset OF
President Mckinley's administration |
have seen YOU i'll both relations. and ii
has never been my good fortune TO be
associated with any public man more
single minded in his devotion to the pub
lie interest. Our relations have been not
merely official. but also those OF personal
friendship.
May all the good fortune you so rich
II deserve attend You wherever YOU go.
Sincerely yours.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
II. the Hon. John D. Long. Secretary
OF the NAVY"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15
Beers CAPTURE
GENERAL METHUEN
Orange River Colony Scene Of Big South
African Battle.
DELAREY LED THE B0ER FORCES.

The British We're Defeated With Heavy Loss,
and Their Guns and Baggage Fell Into
the Hands Of the Enemy-Th;s Is One OF
the Most Brilliant Strokes on the Part Of
the Boers Since the Outbreak OF the War.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-15

Fraul3 ". Cottle. a hank G
i,imse at Springfield. "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-15
CARNEGIE LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Many Attractive Sites for Library Are
Offered,

The Board Of Trustees Of the Carnegie
Library took no Important or decisive
step at its meeting yesterday evening:
The following sites were offered:
BY j. Thompson Brown & Company
Northeast corner Of Seventh and Grace
and southeast corner Of Fifth and Main.
BY Mr.. John B. Purcell-Northwest cor
ner of Tenth and Clay.
BY Mr.. James II. Crenshaw-Southwest
corner Broad and Twelfth.
BY Mrs. NJ f. Baker, of No. 236 Hinton
Street. Observation-Disclosures corner OF
Third and Franklin.
By Mr.>R. r. Observation-Disclosures cor
ner Of Eleventh and Broad.
No action was taken by the board and
the subject was not discussed. On mo-
ton of Mr.. Robert Whittet, Jr., the propo-
stions were received and filed for future
reference.
The clerk submitted replies from Bos-
ton, Atlanta, Baltimore, Cincinnati Mil
wlukee and Pittsburg in reference to rules
and regulations for the conduct of a
public library.
On motion of Dr.. Taber they We're re-
ferred to a subcommittee to draft suita-
bic rules and regulations.
Messrs. Taber. Fox and Robert Whit
tet. Sr., were appointed as subcomn1it-
tee.
The board adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-15
SICK HEADACHE

world. Europe could take but little more
than at present We must look else
where-to the far East particularly
now that we have foothold in the
Philippines In China, declared the Sen
ator. is the greatest opportunity for a
market that the world affords to-day.
With a vast population and a vast con-
sumption, we sell less than ten per cent
Of tho amount China buys. He main
tanned that under the mastery diplomacy
Of the administration OF William Mckin-
ley our merchants had been assured the
"open door, in China, and that the pond-
ing measure would overcome all the good
secured by the "open door,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-15
TINCE OF |P|'AI!TH0S
and ROMANCE:
A Dying Father TeIegraphs His
Daughters Lover to Come
and Wed Her.
lsnccial dispatch to The T1mes.)

l
GAINESVILLE, VA, April IA mar
rage having a slight tinge Of the roman :
tic was solemnized at Hotel Grace at
o'clock Saturday evening, the ceremony
being performed by Rev. w. A Cooper,
Of the M. "a Church. The contracting
parties were DR.. Albert B. Letter and
Miss Nina Richmond, both from New
York, the latter being the daughter OF
DR.. c. w. Richmond, OF that city About
three weeks ago DR.. Richmond, being In
poor health, came to GAINESVILLE, and was
accompanied by his daughter, Miss Nina.
His maady was so far advanced before
he came that only temporary relief was
gained, while the disease has in the mean
time been at It's fearful work until 1t be-
came certain that the end was only a
matter of time Realizing this to be the
case, It IS reported that DR.. Richmond
desired to have the marriage of his
daughter consummated while he was still
living, 50 on last Friday DR.. Letter was
wired for. who reached Clarksville the
next day, dispatched a messenger to
County Clerk Jameson, whose residence
!. is only a few miles out of town, procured
a license and was quietly married in the
room of DR.. Richmond at Hotel Grace
Drs. Richmond and Letter are dentists,
practicing their profession as partners in
business in New York, and it is reported
that the young couple have been engaged
for a number of years. Those who have
had the pleasure Of becoming acquainted
with them have been very favorably Inn
pressed with each one
The pathetic side Of the foregoing Is
further accentuated, by the report that the
wife of Dr. Richmond is also in poor
health and is now in Florida with her
son. with the hope OF recuperatins some.
The "Clarksville Enterprise" made its
appearance last week after many months
Of trial with difficulties, and is a very
creditable paper, being altogether home
work. with no usual patent outside. The
Editor. Mr.. Swaringen, in his inaugural. :"
speaks with no uncertain sound as to the
proposed policy of his paper. and starts
out under suspicious circumstances, ha.v-
ing good line Of advertisements Of q
number Of the leading business firms in
the town. The hope is INDUCED that the
Enterprise will be a success, and 1t is
confidently believed it will be.
The Baptist Church Of Clarksville has
extended call to Rev. John T. Lewis, of
Southern Pines, n. c.. for two Sundays
in each month, to fill the place recently
vacated by Rev. Geo. T. Watkins. now of
RoXboro, N. C. 1t is not known as vet
whether or not the call will be accepted.
Rev. Mr.. Lewis recently spent a week
in GAINESVILLE, and while here made a
very favorable impression both as preach
er and citizen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-15
SKELETON ON THE BEACH.
Drs. j. w. Porter and w. r. L. Smith
Will Exchange PuIpits.
Especial Dispa Itch to The Times. }

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
S NEWPORT NEWS. VA, April 14.-The
children Of DR.. T. II. Parramore. play
ing near their home on Hampton Roads,
yesterday discovered a human skeleton
in an old box on the beach. the sand re-
Gently washed from the rude covering.
There is no clue whatever to the mys-
terry. The skeleton was turned over to
the county authorities. but it Is not ex-
pected that any information will develop
Several years ago a similar find was
made on the beach below Newport News,
and nothing was ever learned concerning
the occupant of the box.
Rev. DR.. J. w. Porter, pastor Of New
port News Baptist Church, will address
Z the Richmond Y. M. C. A. Sunday after
noon That day Rev. w. RI. Smith.
pastor Of the Richmond Second Baptist
Church. will address the Newport News
z. NJ. G. a. and will occupy DR.. Por-
ter's pulpit. Rev. NJ. l.. Wood, pastor of
the Staunton Baptist Church, will begir
q revival at the Newport News Church
next week. He was formerly the pastor
here.
The congregation of Grace Methodist
Church is building a new place of wor-
ship to replace the present little chapel.
The keel for the Old Dominion liner
Monroe has been laid at the shipyards.