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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Foreign.

The British government has inform
ed Russia in connection with the lat
ter's proposal that direct relations be
established between Russia and Afghan
istan that it was impossible to consider
any change in the existing arrange
ments without more precise informa-
ton regarding the proposed relations.
Ernest Roche. Nationalist. introduc-
ed a bill in the French Chamber OF
Deputies providing for the separation
OF church and state, the bill being
intended as challenge TO the govern
rent TO carry out the Radical pro-
gram The Chamber rejected an ur-
gency motion.
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman. the
Liberal leader. Joined the Irish i'll the
House oil Commons in supporting their
demand that the government fiN a day
to discuss the state OF Ireland.
The tenth annual Congress OF the
Free Labor Association oil England OPP
ened at Leeds. John Chandler. the
president. made virulcnt attack upon
trade unionism.
The Boer generals lett Berlin for
England to consult with friends there
over the practicability OF opening a
subscription in London for relief OF
the Beers. The collections in Germany
amounted TO $4,000.
H. A. Walker. the British expert. re-
ported that there were more railroad
casualties III America than III Great
Britain in proportion 10 the number
OF passengers carried.
The report oi the British army COM
mission investigating the remount
scandal declares American horses and
mules 10 be spcndidly adapted 10 army
uses
The American generals lett England
Tor home on the American liner Phila-
delphia All were enthusiastic over
British hospitality.
4 British expedition fought al en-
gagencnt with the forces oi Mad Null
lah Two officers were killed and one
was wounded
Great Britain has interrupted the ne
gotiations :or the departure OF the in
tcrnat;onal troops from Shanghai
Firmin. the revolutionary leader.
with go oi his adhc-ents has lett Hayti
Tor the Bahamas. and the commander
oi the United States cruiser Cincinnati
reports that the liay;ian revolution is
practically 4, al end.
Ninccnz kraemcr. director OF the
Anglo Austrian Bank in Vienna. has
been arrested on the charge oil obtain
ing s. zoo from the bank by false pre-
lenses.
Earl Roberts has accepted an invita-
ton OF the American generals to visit
this country.
Chancellor yon Buclow. in 4 speech
in the Rcichstag on the Tariff Bill.
referring TO the economic conditions
OF Europe and the United States. said:
we must strengthen our politico-
commercial armor. so as TO enable us
To meet orr opponents.
Volcanic dust from Souirierc vol
cano is falling on the town OF Bridge
town. Barbados. There were two
earthquakes at Les Saintes Islands.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Earthquake Shock Shakes Tennessee.

Chattanocro Tenn. (SpecialD.-I dis
tinct earthquake shock. accompanied by
ruffled rumbling Ike distant thunder was
felt here. The shock was OF several
seconds duration. and shook property in
the city and suburbs Dishes and Win
eldoed Aueu pue 'pep!rI DION sMoP
rushed from .ir homes in FRIGHT. AT
Lafayette, Ga. large vases were thrown
violently from mantels in residences. On
the streets the shock was felt. the earth
seeming to upheavc under the feet of
pedestrians. Reports OF shocks at the
same time have been received from
Trion, Ga. Sewanee. Tenn. Mont Eagle.
Tenn. Tracey City. Tenn. and other
towns in Tennessee and Georgia.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
A BIG SEvEN-DAY BATTLE.
Castro Claims Sweeping Victory Over the
nsurgeuis-Losses Heavy.

La Victoria, Venezuela (By Cable).-
a messenger has arrived here ON the
between government troops and rcvolu-
tionists, bringing news that after seven
scene OF the engagement near this place
days Of terrible fighting 5000 rebels. I'M
der Generals Matos and Mendoza. aban-
doncd the field. having retired from their
last positions. six miles from Ia Victoria.
rctrcating in the direction OF Villa dc
Cura.
According to President Castro. the
killed and wounded number 5000.
During the last days OF the fighting
the temperature rose TO II6 degrees. a
visitor to the scene OF the engagement dc
clares he never saw such terrible spec
taclc as was presented b. the battlefield.
The victory or The government troops.
which is said to be due to the personal
courage Of President Castro. =, twice.
9TH Mauscr rifle in his hand. charged
at the head OF his soldiers, is considered
n serious setback for the cause OF the
revolutionists.
a courier from Valencia reports that
up to Saturday that city was not in the
hands OF the revolutionistS.
Washington (SpeciaD The ' enezu-
elan Legation here has received dis
patch from President Castros secretary
announcing government victory over
the revolutionary forces near La Vic
toria. The dispatch stated that the battle
was bloody. the casualties numbering
over 5000. No further details were
given.
President Castro-a soldier Of fortune,
many have called him-staked his fate on
the battle near La Victoria.
The battle began last Monday morning
and resulted in the retirement of Presi-
dent Castro to La Victoria Tuesday aft
ernoon. II was resumed again fercely
at o'clock Wednesday morning. At
that time the President had received re-
Inducements and Lao over 5000 men en-
gagged against 1000 revolutionistS
Gen. Manuel A. Matos. the present
revolutionary cheftain. Las been nromi-
nent figure i'll several Venezuelan crises
When the country was in financial straits
during the Crespo administration he was
called into the Cabinet as Secretary OF
Finance to rescue the nation. Again dur
ing the administration of Andrade he
accented the same portfolio and helped
the country in crisis.
He has always been opposed to the
Castro administration. which h believes
to be corrupt and which he thinks IS
plunging Venezuela into ruin.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
The Karawha Miners.

Wheeling. ". Va. SpeeiaD.-This
week news is expected OF the complete
settlement OF the differences that co.n-
pei continuation oi the miners strug-
Gle in the kanawha field. The strike
leaders have been furnished with a
complete statement OF the operators
plan. They conccdc the following; \
TWO weeks pay day in accordance with
the provisions OF the new state mining
law. and work day al nine hours.
These concessions. which the strikers
are con;cnd;ng -or will not pc gran
ed: Recognition Of the miners union;
the scale recognizing 1000 pound, rs
4 ION
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Transports to be Transferred.

Acting Secretary Darling. OF the
Navy Department. in conference with
Secretary Root. Quartcrmaster-G General
Ludington and General Gillespie. Chief
OF Engineers. practically completed ar
engagements Tor the transfer OF the
army transports Hancock. LAYTON and
Relief. which are no longer needed
in the transport service. 10 the Navy
Department Tor Use as hospital or re-
ceiviry SiiDS
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Younger Kills Himself.

St. Paul. MINI. (SpeciaD.-James
Younger. formerly member OF the
notorious James band OF outlaws.
which infested the Western country a
quarter OF century ago. committed
suicide by shooting. He lett letter
TO the press. in which he gives as rea-
son for his act dependency over con-
tinred ill-health and separation from
his friends Younger occupied room
in a downtown block. and when he did
rot make his appearance as usual
search was made for him. The door
OF his room, was broken in and his dead
body was found stretched on the floor
beside the bed. revolver ciutched in
his right hand He was $, years OF age.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
$1,000 IN Jewels Stolen.

Duluth. MINI. (SpeciaD.-Seven
thousand dollars worth OF diamonds
and other precious stones were stolen
f:o.. tn counter in the First National
Bank Building. Mrs r. d. Merrill. 4
society woman had just lett the safety
deposit vaults and laid the jewels down.
Discovering her loss. she returned, bit
the valuables had disappeared
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Herbert's First Official Act.

The first official act performed by Sir
Michael Herbert. the new British Am
bassador here. was the signing. with
Secretary Hay. OF an amendment to
the reciprocity treaty with the Barba-
does. extending the period OF time al
lowed for the ratification OF that con-
vention for six months from the Goth
instant. which carry it over the ap
preaching session OF Congress. This
is the last OF the British West Indies
and Central American treaties to be so
extended
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Treaty With Newfoundland.

There is renewed talk here of an at.
tempt on the part OF the government OF
Newfoundland TO secure the negotiation
of a reciprocity treaty with the United
States. but the responsible officials decline
to say whether any progress has been
made along that line.
There is reliable authority for the
statement that no treaty has been con-
cluded. Sir Robert Bond. til Newfound-
land Premier, who is anxious for a re-
sumption of negotiations that were
stopped after the failure of the Blaine
Bond convention. some years ago. IS in
the city. Any steps in that direction, it
is presumed. naturally would be taken
at the initiative OF the British ambassa-
dor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Father and Son Burned.

Urbana, o. (Special) Carl Maggcrt
$ burned to death. Arthur Maggert
injured and Night Watchman
-e5..arles Maggert. the father and another
son were badly burned during FIRE
which destroyed the Tucker Wood Rim
Works. The boys were in the building
visiting their father. and were compelled
10 jump from a sccond-story window
Carl was overcome and burned to a crisp
The fire started frc.n unknown origin.
and was beyond control when discovered
The entire plant was DESTROYED.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
His Bet Cost Ills Lie.

Wichita, Kan. Speciality young
Englishman jumped from the top o! a
Santa Fe freight car while crossing
the Salt Fork Bridge. ncar Ponca City.
Ok. saying the momentum would carry
him to the bank and making a bet 10
that effect. He iell short. however.
striking rock in the river. and was in
stantly killed In his pocket were
io,.nd evidences that he was nephew
OF the Earl OF Lonsdalc. and tina; he
had served in the British army in In
dia. In his pocket also was let or
irotn London lawyers asking him TO
return to prosecute claim to All in
hcritarcc.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Warnings 10 Missionaries.

Pckin tpr Cablc).-i'he ncw Hiceroy
al SIZE Chuen province. T>cn Chan Suan,
rcDorts that the Boxers have not been
suppressed at Chen Tu and two other
centers and he asks the ministers and
;ssionarics to refrain from travelling III
Central SEE Chm At present. The Empcr-
or's reception i, the simmer palace was
attended by the diplomats corps and the
commanders OF the legation yards. cx-
cert IN the case OF tie OH ,sil minister.
Sir Ernest Satow. he having declined all
social intercourse on account OF the mis-
carriage OF justice il the case OF Tic mur-
dcrcd English missionaries
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Importation Of Liquor Forbidden.

An order was recently issued by Cen
eral Chaffee in command OF the Phil
ippines. assuming military jurisdiction
oi the island OF Corregidor. The law
prohibits the importation OF liquors III
the islands. except Tor hospital pur-
poses. and all persons engaged in the
liquor traffic are ordered To cease. All
persons living on the water shed OF
The stream from which water is obtain
cd io- The garrison arc TO be removed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Congressman Russell Dead.

Killingly. Cor.. (Spccialp.--Thc con-
dition of Congressman Charles addison
Russell. %ho has been i'll Tor several
weeks. has become critical. and his re.
tered two severe sinking spells. from
which he MAS rnabc tc ally, owing to
his weakened condition
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Not Sure Turkey is at Fault.

Repre- scnta;ives OF missionary soci-
cites have formally requested the State
Department - make demand on rur-
key Tor repayment; oi the amount OF
ransom. paid on accoun; al the release
II Miss Ellen Stone Il is stated that
the responsibility still lies between
Turkey and Bulgaria. with perhaps the
weight Of evidence against the latter
country
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
MIC Rodies Pefriiied.

New York Especial Nine petrihcd
bodies have been found in tie cemetery
attacked 10 the New York Infant Asy-
lum 4; Mount Vernon The asylum was
closed recently. and it becan3e necessary
to remove the bodies in the cemetery.
While the work was going OH the work
men cxcavatcd nine bodies
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Iuocuiatiou Prohibited.

Havana peciaD.-Sccretary OF
Government Tamayo has issued an or
der prohibiting the incubation for the
experimental purposes OF non-in.muncs
by mosquitoes which have bitten a per-
son with the yellow lever and which
have been injected for over 10 days.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Town Marshal Killed.

Blossom. Tex. (SpeciaD.-City Mar
shall Benhill was killed at a negro ies-
tival here while trying to quell negro
riot. Three negroes were also shot by
the negroes who killed the Marshal.
The shooting was done by brothers,
who are still al large
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
SUMMARY OF THE LATEST NEWS
Domestic.

The jury in Pittsburg brought, in 4
verdict oi involuntary nlanSlaughter IN
the case oi Mrs. Ida Wilkins. who shot
her husband while trying TO commit
suicide.
The Jury Tor the :.ial OF Roland Mol
ineuX for the murder oi Mrs. Adams
in New York was completed and the
taking oil evidence was begun.
President J. J. Hill, OF the Northern
Securities Company. testified in St
Paul in the big merge case before
Special Examiner +. O. Ingersoll.
Col Edward Butler. ST. Louis poll
tician and millionaire. WAS indicted Tor
being implicated i'll the municipal bib
cry scandal.
Prcsidcn, Mitchell. OF the miners
Union. now says that ii others had
been as lair and reasonable as Mr.. Nor
gan was the strike would have been
settled long time ago. Both Mr..
Morgan and President Cassa;t. OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad. were working
for 4 settlement when President Roosc-
welt made his successful move.
The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany has entered suit i'll equity against
the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company
to restrain il from taking away from
the former the righ; 10 use the tele-
graph lines along the railroad.
At the meeting OF the board OF gov
ernors in Philadelphia Admiral Dewey
was elected president OF the Thomas
Jefferson Memorial Association.
The lighthouse and coast guard ser
vice in the Philippines. under Com
mander Mark. consists OF 81 vessels,
manned by GOO men
The Provisional Society OF Georgia
was admitted 10 membership in the
Society OF the Cincinnati.
Hall Game. the novelist. arrived IN
New York on the steamship Lucania
from Liverpool.
There will be contest in the MIN
ers' convention at Wilkesbarre over
the question OF the companies retain
ing nonunion men and barring out
many of the strikers. The union may
decide to provide for all members.
John Z. Redmond. chairman OF the
Irish parliamentary party; John Dillon
and Michael Davitt arrived a; Boston
TO attend the national convention OF the
Irish League i'll that city.
Ida Craddock. who was to have been
sentenced in the United States Court
in New York for sending obscene lit
erature through the mails, committed
suicide
William c. Turner shot and killed
w. ]. Mallard and Robert Hamilton
in New York after quarrel about bus
mess affairs. and then killed himself.
AT the closing session OF the annual
meeting OF the American Board OF
Foreign Missions in Oberlin. O.. gen
eral committee was nominated
Frank Strong was installed as chan
cellor OF the University OF Kansas.
The principal address was made by
President Hadley. OF Yale.
The indications are that the Fries
merger OF Southern cotton mills will
be success.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Fire In q paIatial Homo.

wcllsburg. w. Va. (Special) Fire
partially destroyed the palatial summer
home OF ]. B. Nandcrgrift. a prominent
.Pittsburgcr. cntailing 4 loss o. about
100000. The fire started in the laundry
and it is believed TO have been caused
bv the overheating OF the natural gas
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Killed b. Lightning.

Eric, Pa. (SpcciaD Tho residence OF
Mrs. Name Scwell, OF Gosnel Hill. near
This city. was struck and almost totally
DESTROYED by lightning Mrs Seweli
was instantly killed and her daughter
Josephine seriously injured.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Terrible Mistake Of a Mother.

Cruger. Miss. (SpeciaD.-Th-ec chill
dren OF George Moorhead were burned
TO death here They had been locked
in the house, which caught fire during
the absence OF the mother on an err
rand.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Coniesses Killing Aged Wo.aaa.

Houston. Tex. (Spccial Jim IVES
ley and Reddick Barton. negroes. con
icsscd TO the murder OF Mrs. Lewis.
an aged white woman, shot TO death
at Hampstead. The negroes wee
brought here for saiekecping.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Contract for Charleston Dock.

The Navy Department has awarded
a contract ;cr building the first granite
and concrete drydoct, at the Charles
ton. s. C.. navy yard 10 the New York
Continental Jewell Filtration Company
at about SQi6.oOo.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Kausaus Tar and Feather a Woman.

Longiord. Kan, (SpeciaD.-Two
hundred persons wrecked the building
in which Riseman's Joint was CON
Quoted. smashed 20 cases OF beer and
10 kegs OF whiskey and tarrcd and
fcathered a woman inmate.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Fell Dead r Cornticli.

Carlisl,. p: fSpccian.--!iohu W
Sheaticr : farm r. near here. Tel, dcac
while working il his corn field. IL was
10 wears ola
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Killed in Row Over Coal S.rik..

Chicaoo Sncciai1.--A political Guar
rel beginning win III argu;nca, pr he
ccal s;rikc and ending in an attack upon
Socialism resulted i'll the ica.h ~ Chas.
Wulff and the injury oi George BnNes
ard David Sculiz i'll he soiOcn OF Tail,es
Wallace. 5IS Fuiton street; During the
disc'ssicn som" c;:c jradc ~ uncnrinli-
acrtary remark at9', Socialists. Z ,wrs.
Nho i = Socialist. va; o.fcnded. So,.,c
-e h"-'cd an empty bottle and that vas
h. s:c.a, for I general .cht.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25

Sock Exchange observers arc talk
- 'loo'' fc- Norfolk NJ 1 Wcs.c-n AMI
-. a3c2he and -
The National tribune., 1902-08-14

Co. F, 10Th Me. Got all my equipment
with 40 rounds, except gun. The vets
told me there would be plenty Of guns
after the first battle. Discharged, Decem-
ber, 1868, on account of sickness. Enlist
ed again, this time in Co. d, 80 Me, par
ticipating in all the battles from the Will
derness to Petersburg. In spite of my late
start and small size, 1 rose to the rank of
Sergeant. Glad. the big prize went to
such nice girl
E. b. Helwig, Canal Dover, o., win
ner 18th prize, reports: Il am 90 years
old, and the son of veteran. My father,
S. p. Helwig, has been taking your paper
for 20 years. He enlisted, 1861, in the
51st Ohio. Was with his regiment in all
battles, skirmishes and marches until
Sept. 90, 1868, when he was captured at
the battle of Chickamauga. He was held
a prisoner at Richmond, Danville and
Andersonvile for IA months. Exchanged
at Savannah and discharged at Hunts
vile, Ala, February, 1860"
s. P. Sayre, Young Harris, Ga, winner
of two prizes, reports as follows: "Re-
ceived the bank draft in full payment for
the prizes. l feel very thankful. Born
in Monroe Co., o., 1881. Moved with pa
rents to West Virginia, 1887 or 1888. Can
recoilect the election to the Presidency of
the first Harrison, 1910. In 1857 went
South and worked at my trade-that of
carpenter-for barge builder in Lou
isiana. In 1858, l think, wonderful and
awe-inspiring comet made it's appearance.
In the north and northeast. two-thirds of
the way down to the horizon, the heavens
were as red as blood. The light was so
brilliant that we could read by it. be-
lieved then and have always believed that
this display in the heavens was a sign of
bloody war. In 1850 l got the Pixies
Peak mining fever. and crossed the plains.
Followed mining camps for some years.
Helped vote Nevada into the Union.
Helped re-elect Abraham Lincoln"
The National tribune., 1902-08-14

use Of his Spanish al a glance" he con-
veyed the impression that he would like
to have it wrapped, a search was insti-
tuted for piece of paper, usually result
ing in the discovery of a fragment Of
newspaper, which was put about the box
in any style convenient, without string,
and the resultant package handed out
again with a polite bow.
People who Fought things We're expect
ed to provide the means of taking them
away. Natives do this for small pur-
chases by putting them into basket or on
bamboo tray and carrying it on their
heads. Others hire cargadores, as the
burden bearers were called. These are
both Chinese and natives, the former be-
ing by far the best. They use poles over
the shoulders, with baskets suspended
from both ends, as a usual thing, such as
are used by Chinese vegetable vendors
in this country. For peseta one OF these
cargadores will carry basket of pur-
chases from store or market to one S
house a mile away. If what you desire
carried is in shape to render a basket un.
necessary or inconvenient, it is suspended
from the pole with some counter weight
1t is surprising what bulky and heavy ar
ticles are carried through the streets IN
this way-such as pianos, which have
seen four men struggling under, house
The National tribune., 1902-08-14
More News From Winners.
For Terms of the New Contest see first page.

These were winners in the last contest
a month ago. In about a month from this
time we will be busy comparing guesses
to find who are the lucky winners IN the
present contest.
Whoever desires to win in the present
contest should be stirring. There is no
time to lose. With the advantages Of the
bargain offer in this contest $50 buying
$40 worth of coupons-half of them to be
advertising coupons), there is no risk of
loss. On the contrary, there is the GER
tainty of gain, whether n prize is won or
not
Our coupons represent values as staple
as wheat. No reader of this paper need
fear to lose, when he gets $50 worth of
these coupons for $40.
A $40 deal is entitled to 1,O24 guesses.
This number of guesses affords good
chances of winning n big cash prize.
Comrade Lora II. Collins, Portland,
Me-, winner j6th prize, reports as follows:
Born in Maine. In first year of the war
attempted to enlist no less than seven
times. No go; always rejected on ac-
count of lack of hight In 1868, when
soldiers We're wanted badly, succeeded.
Much to my surprise, the Examining Sur
geon passed me, although the clerk stand
ing alongside told him l was standing on
the end of my toes. l was assigned to