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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
SOLDIERS STONED AT SHENANDOAH.
Three Different Attacks Are Made on the
Ssntries Camp Aroused.

Shenandoah. Pa (SpcciaD The en-
tire Eighth Regiment was called to
arms Saturday night as a result OF three
a;iacks made by q band OF men in am
bush. WHO threw stones at the troops
ROW IN camp on tkr plateau outside the
town
These attacks are becoming so ire
qucni that Brighten. j. z. s Gob.n
has decided To adopt stern N, sures 70
end them. Now double guard. Sup
pied with bail cartridges. surrounds the
camp, and the sen;ries have been IN
stTucted that il the sione-,h- owing is
repeated they must s!,oo; 10 XII and in
vestigate aiiorward One OF the at
lacking party Lithuanian named VIII
liam Stopinitz. is under arrest and IS
confined in the guard tent. Il is not
known how many we're in the crowd,
but the officers Of the Eighth believe the
number 10 have been more than dozen.
he first attack. according TO Col.
Theodore f. Hoffman. was made al
Io45 O'Clock. Private Payne. OF Co:l-
pany !, or sentry duty. saw party OF
men on the Mahanoy City road. which
separates the camp OF .,.ie Eighth Regi-
ment from that of the Twelfth. He
commanded the men TO halt and called
the corporal OF the guard. but before
the latter could respond a shower OF
stones and rocks were thrown al the
sentry.
One rock struck him on the chest.
knocking him down and causing his gun
20 fall from his hands He Immediately
arose and fred several shots in the air.
As he did so the men ran down the
road and were pursued by several
strangers. The outpost which had been
stationed some distance from the camp
heard the shot and one of the pickets
captured Stopinitz as he came running
down the road. The others escaped.
The shooting aroused the whole camp,
and the Eight; Regiment was put under
arms and Companies B. + ard K were
Immediately thrown out in skirmish
lines. They beat the underbrush and
laurel. which is FIVE or six feet high
all around the camp. but they could find
no one. The regiment was then called
TO quarters. and Is minutes later an
other shower o. stones was thrown at
the stable guard. which is located south
9: the Eighth Regiment. The guard
turned ont and three men were seen
running along the road in the opposite
direction from where the outpost was
stationed
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
MANEUvERs MAY COST MILLIONS.
Many Ships OF the Navy TO Gather in the
Caribbean.

Washington, D. c. (Special) Prob
ably more than a million dollars will
be spent by the navy for the maneuvers
in the Caribbean sea next winter. This
sum includes IL new coal barges 10 be
built at an expense OF 100000 and then
4owed TO Culebra Island. They were
recommended by Rear Admiral Brad
ford. approved by Rear Admiral Taylor.
Acting Secretary OF the Navy. and Rear
Admiral Bowles was ordered TO con-
struct them.
This is but one item. Coal and am
munition in immense quantities will be
consumed, and incidental expenses in
the way of putting the fleet into per
feet condition will run very high A
number OF ships are now being repair
ed in order that they may participate,
and the rushing OF work will neces-
sarily involve extraordinary expendi-
lures.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
NavaI Prisoners Probation.

Judge Advocate General Samuel c.
Lemly. OF the Navy has summed up in
tabular form the results OF the first
complete years record OF the probation
system Tor the treatment OF naval pris
oners.
The results are gratifying 10 the Off
cials OF the department, for they ndi-
cate tina: almost one man on: OF two
sentenced by court-martal ior naval
offenses will reform ii given chance
under this system. Thus it is shown
that there were 20 men on probation
July /. 1901. During the year following
81 sailors were so placed on probation.
Oh the total II men were unconditional
ly restored to good standing i'll the SER
vice Only four deserted. while five
Jailed OF reform and were required II
serve out their sentences. One was
given an honorable discharge. and three
were discharged as undesirable leaving
20 men on probation a; the beginning OF
the present fiscal wear
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
CUBA TO BORROW
MANY MILLIONS
House Of Representatives Passes Bill
Authorizing Bond Issue.
THE OLD ARMY MUST BE PAID.
The Council Of Secretaries Has Decided to
Ask Congress to Authorize the Expenditure
Necessary for the Extension of the Present
Seawall at Ia Punta and the End Of the
Prado, In Havana.

Havana (SpeciaD. 1.-The Senate has
discussed and approved in part bill
to empower the executive TO raise
loan OF $4,000 ooo at the minimum price
of 90 and at the maximum rate OF in
terest OF 5 per cent. payable in 80 years,
to be used 10 assist the sugar growers
of the island, who will be paid at the
rate of so cents per 100 arrooas OF
sugar cane ground from the last crop.
This money is to be repaid by the cane
growers in February. March and April
of 1903, at per cent. interest.
The bill provides that the executive
be authorized 10 pledge the customs
receipts OF the republic as a guarantee
for the principal and interest OF this
loan. and TO guarantee increased eX-
penditures on account OF the loan. ne
executive is also 10 be authorized TO
pledge the customs receipts upon GER
tain articles, tariffs being raised pro-
portionately.
Six months after date another loan
of S35. 900. 600 is to be raised on the
Same conditions as to time, price OF
issue and interests as the above men
honed loan. Four million dollars
worth OF the bonds OF the second loan
are 10 be devoted to taking up the
First loan. The rest OF the S3s.ooo,o 900
loan is TO be used for paying the debts
of the revolution referred to in the
constitution and to pay the Cuban rev.
stationary army. This latter obligation
amounts TO Sag, 100000. 1t is provided
also that Congress. before the closing
Df the present session. is to vote GER
tain portion OF the income OF the island
% pay interest on and provide sink
ing fund Tor the second loan.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
ADMITTED TAKING $4,000.
Zoe Used Money Of one Concern to Operate
Another

Boston (Special)-Henry F. Coe. ex-
treasurer OF the Bowker Fertilizer Com
,any and the Dudley Hosiery Mills, OF
Newton, who was arrested for the al
ieged embezzlement OF $4,000. was
feld for the grand jury in $4,000 bail,
which was furnished.
Specifically he was accused OF the lar
eny OF note for $4,000 payable on de-
mand from the Bowker Company on
fune 3. Mr.. Coe waived examination
In statement issued by the Bowker
Company the history OF the affair is
given, together with confession sign
ed by Mr.. Coe, in which he said that he
rad used the notes OF the Bowker Com
pany in carrying on the business OF the
Dudley Hosiery Mills. at New London,
for 10 years. and that he had used SI2o,-
boo Experts. il is said. have found the
amount stated to be exactly correct.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Steel Company Buys CoaIfields.

New Wilmington. Pa (SpeciaD The
Sharon Coal and Limestone Company.
an allied interest OF the Sharon Steel
Company. has closed the purchase OF the
mineral rights under 81 farms around
Leesburg. Mercer county, and Plain
Grove, Lawrence county One million
dollars is involved in the deal Several
thousand acres are embraced in the deal.
part OF it by lease and part by purchase.
Il is expected they will furnish the steel
company with fuel for many years TO
come.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
THEY WILL CONSIDER
THE B0ER CAUSE
Significance OF the Secret Conference It
the Hague.
PRESIDENT STEYN is QUITE ILL.
The Leaders OF The BurgheTs Will Pledge
Themselves to ..enew Tie War If Great
Britain Commits a Serious Breach OF the
Terms of Peace-Tc Eiccd South Africa
With Subsidized British Emigrau,s.

The Hague (By Cable).-As soon as
Generals Bo,ha. De Wet and Delarey
reach The Hague they will assemble in
secret conference all the bu-gler leaders.
both statesmen and generals. 10 consider
whether or not the Bocr cause is def
nitely lost The leaders. il is said. are
certain to pledge themselves to renew
the war as soon rs the British are guilty
CT any serious breach OF the terms of
peace.
II is considered here that the fact
that British transpor. has just left
New-Castle-on-Tync with 200 mechanics
and artisans bound for johannesburg is
evidence OF Englands intention 10 flood
South Africa with subsidized British
e'iigrants he men in question were
provided with free transportation and
landing money.
London BY Cablel.-Former Presi-
dent Steyn. OF the Grange Free State,
arrived az Southamptt with his family
on the steamship Carisbrook Castle.
He was met by Messrs. Fischer. Wes-
sells and Des Bruyn. the former Boer
delegates He will go to The Hague.
whre former President Kruger will go
from Utrecht to meet him.
Mr.. Steyn was too i'll 70 bear the Jour
ney TO London. although a special sa-
loon carriage had been attached TO the
regular boat train for him. His ply
stefan would not allow him 10 be inter
viewed by the press. but Mr.. Steyn sent
word that he wished TO express his
thanks for the courtesies extended 20
him by the British authorities since the
surrender and for the care given him
during the voyage. The former presi-
dent was removed on a stretcher 10 the
Dutch steamer Ba,avier III. which vas
moored close 10 the Carisbrook Castle.
He will be landed at the Hook OF Hol-
land and conveyed in an ambulance 10
the cottage reserved for him near The
Hague.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Feasted on Raitlesnakes.

Hot Springs (Speciap.-Capt. A. I.
Debney. a civil engineer. gave ban
quct 20 his friends recently. a: which
the principal delicacy was rattlesnakc
Captain Dabncy few days before the
banquet caugh; nlons.cr -attlesnakc
and nc iattencd il io- the feast The
snake measured nearly s ieet IN length.
was 20 inches in circumference and had
p rat:les. II made desperate fgh:
when captured. so Captain Dabney dub
led on rabbits. chickens and birds. and
was in prime condition when killed. He
was served mp fried broied and stewed.
and was pronounced delicious. the flavor
being particularly delicate and the mea:
white and OF fine grain.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
CHARGED WITH MANsLAuGHTER.
,Edretor and Engineer Blamed for a Fatal
Wreck.

Rochester n. y (SpeciaD.-Con-
ductor Frank De la Nergnc and Engi-
ncer Connolly. whose alleged negli-
gence is said 70 have resulted in the dis
astrous wreck on the LehiSh Valley
Railroad on Sunday. July 20. have been
arrested on warrants issued by Coroner
kleindinst, charging them with man
slaughter.
Both men have been released on $4,000
bail Conductor De La Nergne lies Al
his home in serious condition. He has
been suffering with mental collapse ever
since the wreck and the physician i'll at
tendance fears serious consequences Tor
his pa;ien; because oil the verdict in the
case charging him with being response
bic for the wreck
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
OVER 100 persisted.
Sixiy.Seven Bodies Taken from Mine in New
South Wales.

Sydney. n. S. w. (By Cable) Res
cuing parties are hard at work at the
Mount Ken,bla coliery at Wollangong,
where it is feared I27 miners lost their
lives by an explosion OF gas. Thus far
g. bodies have been recovered and 14o
men and boys have been taken out alive.
According to the estimate of the COL
liery officials. there are still 100 men
entombed. and, hoping almost against
hope, the band OF rescuers, among them
many OF those who were in the mine
when the explosion occurred, but who
were able to get out unhurt are max
ing heroic efforts to get at those still
held captive before they succumb TO the
mine gases.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09

Former Senator Don Cameron. OF
Pennsylvania. and his wife were thrown
ont of their carriage while ont driving
in Scotland and the ex-senator was
severely injured.
Peter Spreckcls. the principal owner
OF banking house in Berlin. which lail-
ed. has called on his American kinsman
the sugar king. for assistance
Seven Bulgarian brigands escaped
from a Gordon OF Turkish troops after
killing four oi the soldiers and FIVE vii
layers OF Salonica. European Turkey
Emperor William sailed on the impe-
rial yacht Hohenzollcrn to pay visit
to the Gar during the naval maneuvers
at Rcyal. Russia.
James H. Hyde. OF New York. was
decorated by the French Government
with the rosettc OF the Officer OF Pub
lie Instruction.
The remount scandal was again aired
in the British House OF Commons by
the advanced Radicals and Nationalist.
Before a meeting OF the British Med
ical Association Surgeon General Bull
ier charged that Sir Redvcrs H. Butler
in 1891 used Red Cross wagons Tor TAX
ing ammunition 10 the front.
Former President STEM. oil the Or
ange Free State. arrived at Sou,hamp-
ton with his family He was too i'll TO
bear the Journey TO London.
The story published by La Presse in
Paris. TO the effect that shot had been
fired at President Loubet, was found TO
be without foundation.
The mission OF the King OF Italy to
Berlin is to secure the Emperor assent
to his project for a reduction OF Euro
pean ornaments.
Canada is TO have a steamship service
between one OF its ports and South Al
RIGA.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Many New Foundry Plants.

cleveland (Special) The Foundry
for August publishes the results OF an
inquiry into new construction in the
foundry trade in the first six months
of Ico2.
1t shows 462 new foundries under con-
struction or projected during that pc
riod, or an increase OF nearly per cent
The surprise of the year is the large
number of new steel foundries-2o con-
Germs having been organized since jan
nary /, or an increase OF 81 per cent.
The malleable castings industry shows
10 new shops building or projected. an
increase OF 9 per cent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Hurrieane Carried Away the Grass.

ST. Paul. MINI. (Spec; ABA Lisbon.
n. d.. dispatch says: Lisbon was the
centre OF fearful hurricane ana de
struciive hailstorm Crops within an
area extending 10 or more miles north
west to many miles south are totally de-
s;royed. In many places even the grass
is swept OFF, Barns and outhouses in all
directions were wrecked and dwelling
houses damaged All windows on the
north side OF buildings were shattered
by hail and the houses hooded by The
torrent OF rain which iell In Lisbon
hardly a building escaped some dam
age Stock is scattered and thousands
OF chickens and birds were killed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Tied TO Tree and Whipped.

Owcnsboro KY. (SpecaD William
Dodwell, farmer. living near Yelving-
ton, in this county. was taken from his
home at midnight bound TO a tree and
beaten with blacksnake whip until
he was almost unconscious from loss
OF blood. Over IS lashes were admin
istered and there are more than 20
wounds from two inches TO foot long
on his face and body. The bark was
worn from the tree where the ropes
bound the unfortunate man
and the whip le marks on
if il had been ;th .
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Finances of Cuba.

Havana (SpeciaD Dat { meeting OF
the Cuban c2b;ne; Garcia Monte. Sec
rotary OF Finance. preserved the inan-
cial statement Tor the month Il JULY.
This shows that during the month the
customs receipts OF the island amounted
to Sr.2oS6l8: postal receipts. S5osI6;
money orders. SIS .ooo; internal revenue.
Sz2.S6s: sundries. Sl7.S75; repaymen;s.
Sl-o.43I: total. SI.5s2.o35. The balance
from the month OF June amounted to
Sz45..HI. Payments Tor the month OF
July amounted to SI,23o,S5o, anu the
balance is ST .o6I.I56
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Light1ing's Strange Feat.

Troy ILL., (Special) During a Sc
we're electrical storm here cross shap-
ed assure was formed in the ground near
the school building. one arm OF which
is 40 feet long and about six inches
wide and the other 20 feet long and six
inches wide Where the arms OF the
cross converge there is hole two feet
in diameter. and line $50 feet long
weighted with lead did not touch the
bottom. The theory is, advanced that a
bolt of lightning entered the ground
vet those in the vicinity assert that no
--al red
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Mastodor Found In Iowa.

Harlan. Iowa (Spccial) While ,
cavating on the line of the Great We
ern railroad at this place graders
covered the remains of mastodc
The ordinary bones soon crum
but parts of the large tusks remain
splendid state of preservation.
largest single piece is more than :
long. 20 inches in circumference a
pounds in weight. The bones were
% feet beneath the surface.
scientists say the tusks could nc
been less than 10 feet long.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Found Dead of Poisoning.

Des Moines. Iowa (SpeciaD Albert
Potter. OF Waverly, member OF the
Iowa Legislature, died at Mercy Hospi-
tai from the effects OF poison. 1t is MOI;
known whether he administered the
dose himself or was murdered. He was
found in his room in the Kirkwood Ho-
tel and was taken to the hospital For
years he was at the head OF a mutual in
surance organization and for some time
it is alleged there has been a dispute
over the accounts which Potter had in
charge.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Alabama Is Badly Parched.

Montgomery, Ala. (SpeciaD.-Re-
ports received here indicate a serious
condition OF drouth in Alabama. Less
rain has fallen in the State during the
last three months than in any similar
period since 1899. Crops in many sec
items have been almost destroyed In
the middle western Counties. which are
large producers OF cotton. the ground
has not been thoroughly wet since
April Corn has been damaged beyond
recovery. and the prospect is tina: the
food crops will give light yield
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Two Years Beyond Century.

Easton. Conn. (SpeciaD Mrs. De-
borah Silliman. the Oldest woman in
Connecticut. celebrated the completion
OF the first half OF her one hundred and
third year OF her lie She was assisted
in the observance by 80 children. grand.
children and great grandchildren. who
gathered at the home OF her son. Maletr
Silliman She is a native OF Easton and
is the widow OF Marcus Silliman. She
is in excellen, health and has only one
physical weakness That rests in the
vocal chords and sometimes it is diff
cult Tor her to speak
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Ohio Railroad Men Strike.

Iron;on. Ohio (SpeciaD An order
has been issued for a strike OF all the
employees OF the Camden Interstate Rail-
way on account OF the refusal OF the
nagement to recognize the union
and TO reinStatc discharged men One
hundred and fi;y men are affected. The
strike. is is said. will close the line from
Guyando;te, w. Va. to Hanging Rock.
Ohio.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
$1,000, 900 for Furniture.

Philadelphia (SpeciaD.-h Paris ca
blegram to the Philadelphia North
American says: Senator Thomas
Kearns, of Utah, will spend s2.coo,ooo
for antiuqe furniture for his 100000
palace in Salt Lake Citv He is in
quest OF ancient Celtic art objects and
has Travelled through Great Britain and
ireland. At Tara, the home OF his an
cestors, he has bought 100000 worth
II mahogany tables chairs and other
1rniture and has also purchased CON
derable Irish bog oak furnishings"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Woman Shoots Two Men.

Salinas. Cal (SpeciaD.-Warren
Johnson and Joseph s. Bordeges. prom
inent young men OF Salinas. were shot
and fatally wounded here by a woman.
The woman then attempted to commit
suicide. but was prevented and placed
under arrest Johnson received two
bullets in the abdomen and Bordeges
was shot in the back. the ball piercing
the right lung The shooting is be-
lievcd TO have followed quarrel.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
No Confirmation OF Friars Removal.

The Wa- Department has received no
information to confirm the report from
Rome that the Spanish iriars in Manila
are TO be removed. bu; il is stated tina.
such course would be in iurtherance
81 the plan OF Secretary Root. which was
presented 10 the Vatican by Governor
TAFT. /; is also stated tina: il such ac-
ton was taken il would greatly simpli-
~ the negotiations which will be re
newed at Manila between the Church
authorities and the Philippine Govern
,ccnt
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Grayedigge.s on q Strike.

Chicago (SpeciaD The 25 gravedig-
diggers employed at the Concordia
Cemetery are on strike for higher
wages and have succeeded in prevent
ing other laborers from taking their
places. Three funeral professions which
arrived al the cemetery gates during the
day were turned back because OF the
strike. II is stated that similar strikes
will be inaugurated at two other Gene
,eries
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Growth of Sewing Machine Industry.

Washington, d. c. (SpeciaD.-The
sus Bureau issued a report on the
siacture OF sewing machines. show
al the lands. buildings. machinery.
md implements involved in the in
aggregate SCOOP, 500. and that
oducts OF the 65 Establishments
ug for the United States are val
~s-r7o.s 6I. During the past 10
invested has increased
her OF wage carriers
paid in wages six
oyer fhir-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Miss Hay TO Wed i'm Autumn.

Washington. D. c. (SpeciaD Miss
Alice Hay will be welded to James W.
Wadswortll, Jr.. son OF Representative
Wadsworth OF New York. on Septem-
her 30. at the Falls. Ncwbury. \. H..
the country home OF Secretary and Mrs.
Hay. Only inme late relatives and
friends will be present. After si1or;
wedding trim. Mr. and Mrs. Wadswor;h
will go TO Genesseo, ~ Y. for the rest
OF the autumn
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Thirteen Hurt In a Collision.

Terre Haute. Ind. (SpeciaD A west
bound Nandalia passenger train ran into
a loaded street car at Thirteenth street.
The car was demolished and few OF The
passengers escaped injury Thirteen are
seriously injured. Several OF the women
are not expected TO live.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Want the President as sudgc.

Denver, Col. (SpeciaD 1.-The Denver
Horse Show Association has sent Prcsi-
dent Roosevelt an invitation to attend
its annual exhibition and TO act as
Judge OF the rough riding contest. which
will take place on the opening day, Sep
aar,.har
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Tree 81 Feet in Diameter.

Fresno, Cal. (Special).-What
doubtedly the largest known tire
world has been discovered ION I
crnment reservation far up in Il
ras. in this county. Six fec, If,
ground it took line 1874 feet 8
long TO cncn &c the tree.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
To S.udy American NAVY,

London (By Cablel-Rear Admiral
Lord Charles Beresiord. Mp. will WISH,
the United States the coming autumn
TO study the American Navy and to
inquire into the working OF the Nor
gan shipping combine
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Stabbed 10 Death.

Birmingham, Ala. (SpeciaD.-Walter
Cotton. the local assistant manager OF
the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company.
was cut and almost instantly killed a;
his place Of business by a negro, name
-ys1known, also employed by the COM
pany. The negro claims Cotton struck
him, knocked him on the floor and iell
on the knife he had drawn. The negro
Is in the county iail
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-08-09
Kaiser Will Supply Horses.

The German Government; has notified
the State Department that il will not be
necessary Tor the United States Arm:
officers who visit the fall mcneuve-s -
bring their horses. as the Emperor wi.i
supply fully equipped mounts.