davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
PLOT SUSPECTED TO KILL PRESIDENT.
During His Recent Visit TO Boston Anarchists
FIocked 10 that City.

Boston (SpeciaD lit is said here on
high authority that Anarchists Aocked
to this city from various sections OF
New England the day before President
Roosevelt's visit 10 Boston and Cam
bridge. and it is limited tilat the presence
OF the red flag followers was in conse-
quence OF plot to do bodily harm 10
the Chief Executive.
There is no positive proof that plot
to attempt Mr.. Roosevelt's life existed.
but in police circles the arrival OF a lot
Of anarchists from such places as Prov
idence, where riots have been FREQUENT
OF late. at the same time the President
came is looked upon with suspicion.
The report is that the first intination
came from the Secret Service men al
Washington. who wired the Boston pc
lice. asking what the anarchists here
were doing. The reply was given that
little was known about the doings Of
this class in Boston.
An armed bodyguard came on from
Washington with the President. and he
was never out of their sight. Then 20
plain clothes men from the Boston in
spector's department were ordered to
keep close at hand during his stay here,
and the detail OF police, something over
,oo men, was considered unusually
large
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
Financial.

The A:chsons May gross earnings
increased S73oIo, ne, increased S3I.3II
The principal movement OF money in
dicates shat the New York banks have
gained thereby S2.6Io.Ioo.
The New York Cotton Exchange
makes the amount oil cotton brought
into sigh, Tor the week 5e.775 bales
The New York Sub:reasury state
rncnt shows tina, the banks have lost
SI.552.ooo during the week.
The City Council OF Scranton, Pa
is considering he question OF issuing
SI4o.coo yiaduct and bridge bonds
The Electric Storage Battery Com
pany has declared the regular quarterly
dividend OF II per cent. on both com
mon and preferred sock, payable this
week.
The directors Of Jhe Oregon Rail
road & Navigation Co. have declared a
regular semi-annual dividend OF : per
cent. on the preferred stock, payable
this week.
The Governing Committee OF the
New York Stock Exchange has re-
fused to interfere in the United Rail
WAYS OF San Francisco matter. as il is a
curb" proposition and it is up to the
courts-tf settle aiy dispute in. con-
nccfion :" per cent. bond
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
King EDWARD
OUT OF DANGER
The Doctors Report Very Satisfactory
Progress.
IMPROVEMENT MAINTAINED AT NIGHT.
The Wound Occasionally Causes Discom tort
But no Alarm is attached TO this Symr ton
The King Has Been transferred from his
Bed TO Wheeled Couch-AIso Sits Up for
Time and Continues Bright and Cheerful

London (By Cable)-The general
feeling of relief as result of the ia, or
able reports OF King Edwards cor di-
ton vented itself Monday night in the
touching off OF the 5000 bonhres
;hi oughoui the United Kingdom. which
were originally prepared 70 celebrate
the coronation.
London (By ble).-king Edward
physicians announced in the latest bull
letin that the royal patients progress
was entirely satisfactory
Sunday night passed with less Incl
dent at buckingham Palace than any
other night since the operation was per
formed on King Edward There we're
fewer watchers outside the palace. the
public apparently having accepted the
official announcement that the King has
passed the point OF immediate danger.
Sunday was again day OF interces-
sional services throughout the kingdom
for the recovery OF King Edward. In
the morning n vast crowd OF the gen
e-al public gathered at ST. Paul's Cathe-
dral There was also present a repre-
sentative gathering OF government and
colonial officials and uniformed colo
NAL officers. The Duke and Due ness
OF Connaught and their children and
Lord and Lady Lansdowne sat under
the dome.
Queen Alexandra. the Prince OF
Wales and almost all the other mem-
bers OF the royal family now in London
attended a similar morning servic'. in
Marlborough House chapel, while
there was large gathering OF peers
and peeresses at a service held at noon
in the Chapel Royal at St. James Pal
ace.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
LABOR LEADERS ON INJUNcTI0NS.
Secretary Wilson, Of Miners. Points out Re-
suits II Legal Proceedings Continue.

indianapolis, Ind. (SpeciaD.-"If the
courts continue issuing injunctions
against us, there will be but one propo-
sition open. Some one will have to
furnish the 100000 mine workers OF this
country with balloons in which they
can hold meetings privately or publicly.
and not disobey the mandates OF the
courts" said w. R. Wilson, secretary
nd treasurer OF the mincworkers' or
imitation. when informed that Federal
dye Keller, at Fairmont. had enjoin-
- him. Chris. Evans. Mother" Jones
md others connected with the organiza-
ton from interfering with the miners
No papers have been served on Mr.
Wilson. He said he had not been in
Judge Keller's district. but if business
calls him there he will go. He declared
that if he has been enjoined from hold
ing a private conference that concerns
the organization he will disobey the in
junction.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
SEVERE STORMS IN MANY PLACES.
Two Killed by Tornado in Tcxas-unusu.
ely Heavy Rain in Chicago.

Wallis. Tex. (SpeciaN A tornado
which struck Bohemian settlement
near here has killed several persons and
injured many others. Many houses
wcre blown 10 pieces. and the crops
We're laid waste Several negroes are
also reported killed.
Louisville Ky. (Srec:aN a tcle-
phone message from C,larlesto%n Ind.
SO miles from here. states that that Sec
ton was VISITED by a severe -'indstorm,
caAising several thousand do ars dam
age.
Chicago SPECIALIZATION "a hours
lineage Wa in the grasp &: one OF the
heaviest storms CT the var. Much
damage was done &c truck farms near
the city. and The continued wet has
caused heavy loss 20 florists. many OF
whom will be compelled TO plant their
flowers over again. The flower beds in
many Of the parks have been ruined.
Edwardsvillc Ill. (SpeciaD A ter
rife coudburst swept over the greater
portion OF Madison county. doing much
damage 70 The crops aad washing away
bridges ard railroad tracks. The Him
DIS Central track. east of Poag was
washed out. ne damage 10 crops can
not be estimated. In the bottoms whole
fields OF whea; stacks have been swept
away. Farmers from Wanda and Poag
came 70 Edwardsviile and offered high
pay TO laborers 10 assist in saving their
grain.
Louisville. Ky Special One man
was killed and several thousand dollars
damage was sustained as result OF 4
windstorm which occurred in TIE north
western section OF the city.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
Capital News in General.

In the House a motion to concur in
the Senate appropriation Of SI,oco.oo1
added to the Deficiency Bill for pay
ment for property destroyed in Hawaii
on account oil the bubonic plague Was
lost. 81 to IoS.
Under suspension OF the rules the
House passed the Senate bill to allo;
The lands ci the Cherokee Nation.
A bill was passed by the Senate =
give Rear Admiral Sch;cy the pay al a
real admiral on the active list instead
OF retired rear adm-al's pay
The Elkirs Cuban resolution was re-
;erred :; the Senate Committee on Gu
ban Affairs
Mr. I. G. Ra;hboac. who was for
n,erlv director general O.: posts y Cuba
and WHO was convicted il Cuaa al
charges involving ::,alaiminiStration OF
lis Office. pe.,iloucd Congress 10 order
u cong-s,>iluai investigation OF all his
ac,s n Cuha. The petition was pre-
soa:ci ~ Senator Te.'er.
The House adopted the Philippine
{ r.e-cucc report. 10 to OF.
Congrtssman Bell. oi Colorado in
.~odrced q resolution asking Tor Al in
xc,.igalon INFO The DISPOSITION II the
Surplus flowers from The government;
gardens.
In his testimony before the Senate
committee Admiral Dewey testified thai:
Aguinado WAS tigurchead-a tool in
the hands OF men lar stronger :han he
The Morgan Panama resolution went
70 the calendar without action 1t will
take vote OF the Senate TO get il rp.
The Senate and House conferees are
unable TO agree whether "a-Ships are to
be built in c"-'~
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
GREAT GUN COMPLETED.
II viii Throw 1900 Pound pro;ectIe
Twenty.0ne Mics.

Albany. n Y (Special).-Aftcr four
years the Io-inch gun which has beep in
the course OF construction al the Wtter-
vliet Arsenal is completed
This death dealing monster is the larg-
est gun ever made. and If ii proves .
success more OF the same style will be
made for the seacoast defense Ii IS
to be shipped to Sandy Hook as soon
as its carriage, which is being made at
Washington. is finished, and when it is
proved the artillery experts OF the world
will be prescn, al the trial Il is claim
ed the gun will throw Shot Fl miles
In order TO discharge il il will require
l.coo pounds OF powder and a 1000
pound projec,ile It's mechanism is so
simple that il can be operated by a
child After some deliboration it has
been decided 70 pat the gun on dis
appearing carriage at Fort Hamilton
The gun weighs -oc.ooo pounds.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
Has No Organic Trouble.

Washington (SpeciaD.-A cable mes
sage was received at the State Depart
ment from Mr.. Whitelaw Reid. head oil
the special embassy 10 the coronation
giving mos; favorable accoun; eli the
condition oil King Edward VII. He
says that the physicians attending the
King anticipate his rapid recovery. Mr.
Reid says among those entirely TAMIL
lar with the case il is well under TODD
that there is no foundation Tor alarming
reports that the King has cancer or
any serious throat or stomach trouble
According to Mr. Reid the strength
nerves and sound blood OF the King are
all in his favor. \ mos; favorable
symptom in his case is ina; he has
been taking solid food.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
ODDS AND ENDS OF THE NEWS.

Anthony S Sherman. cashier OF the
Merchants Bank in Newport. r. l.. who
shot himself las, week because OF 4
heavy shortage in his accounts. is dead
W. II. Baker. president OF the
Postal Telegraph Company. announc-
G. that a contract had been agreed upon
with the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany.
Major Robert F. Mason. member
OF Gen. Fiizhugh Lees staff during the
Civil War. and dashing soldier. died
q, his home near Charlottesville, Va.
There was bad freight wreck on the
Norfolk & Western Railroad. near
Roanoke. Thirty-thrcc box cars were
destroyed and 4 white tramp was killed.
Formal announcement was made OF
the incorporation oil the American
Steel Foundries. under 4 New Jersey
charter. with capital OF 100000.
The Virginia Constitutional Conven-
ton adjourned sine die alter love
least: There was big banquet in
Richmond
The latest bulletins from the sick
room indicate that King Edwards ply
sic;ans consider him out OF danger un-
less unlookcd-ior compi.catinos inter
venc
y rupture is imminent between Co
lumbia and Nicarag qua because Presi-
dent Zelaya has sen: coal and munitions
OF war 10 the Colombian insurgents.
President Loube; OF France has sign
ed decree closing so religious estab-
lishments which have no; complied with
The Law OF Associations
The American and British mission
buildings a; ricn Ku Chao were de-
s;-oycd by mob and missionary was
murdered.
The first consignment OF Boer pris-
orcrs sailed from ST. Helena Tor South
Africa.
During the past year Tie emigraa,s to
Siberia numbered 1890.
The American Yacht Uncle Sam.
owned by +. il. Riggs. OF New York.
won the mrs. O: tic international class
races. the Stars and Stripes crossing the
line eigh, minutes ahead OF ali ether
flags
Emperor William wired Prince Henry
III London. Offering 70 come immediate
i il his uucl2. the King. MAS IN any
immediate danger. Prince Henry sent
4 reaSsu-iug message i'll reply.
The winter car barns oi the Richmond
Nal Passenger ana Power Company
were burned.
Mayor Holden. Of GAINESVILLE. Ohio.
was fined $loo Tor contempt OF court by
Police Judge Reed.
\ Terrell Upton was sho, and killed
lille sitting in BARRIERS chair in Ehr
ldale. Ind.
Councils at Council Bluffs, Iowa.
ran,ed an eight-hour day or all
<.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
THE DRIEBUND is RENEWED.
Treaty prolonging fhe Triple Alliance
At Berlin.

Berlin The treaty T
ing for the proiongation of tn
ance between Germany. Austria
gary and Italy (thc Dreibund
signed in Berlin by the imperial
cellor, Count Won Buelow; the
trian ambassador. L. Won $50
Marich. and the Italian amba
Count LAMA di Busca. The
was renewed in its original fori
The announcement OF the sig
the document did not cause s
the renewal OF the Dreibund
been taken as foregone co
since Count Won Buelow's cor
with the Italian and Austrian
during the Easter holidays.
man officials have never evi
slightest concern at the man.
emanating from Paris and OIL
matte centerS representing the
OF renewal of the Dreibu
gloomy and they knew all
ltaly's Irritation with Franc,
intended TO be disloyalty to
tonic allies. The officials h
the signing as preparing II
4 renewal of the commerce
between the three countrie
emphasizing Germany's de
to keep political and econo
tons apart.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
Cost OF the Census.

An official resume OF the twelfth cen
sus, just issued by the Director OF the
Census. shows that the total cxpendi-
lures TO date approximate $4,000, 900
The total maximum number OF employ
ees OF the census was 1888. The cleri-
cal force reached its maximum in 1900
with 1854 persons employed here
There were 2o+S special agents il the
field collecting statistics. The bound
volumes OF the reports on population
manufacturing. agriculture and vital
statistics are being shipped from the
census Office at the rate OF 1000 per
day. and shortly will be in the hands Of
the public There will be over 100000
volumes. aggregating 100000 printed
pages OF statistical matter There ha;
been a series OF bulletins issued during
the work. numbering in all about $50
involving $500 printed pages.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
SUMMARY OF THE LATEST NEWS.
Domestic.

IL mas been discovered thai the myS-
terious Ber;ram Cutler. probably the
largcs, holder OF Steel Trust sock. rep
resen;s rot Mr. Carnegie as was gener-
ally believed. but Mr. Jim ID. Rookie
Teller.
The American Association Tor the Ad-
vancement Of Science. in session in
P:ttsburg. sen; a message to King Ed
ward congratulating him upon the
bright prospect OF his early recovery.
The Supreme Court OF Colorado de-
cided that the City OF Denver was enti-
tied TO George w Claytons bequest OF
100000 t. found school Tor boys.
Michael Manion fell 10 stories TO the
first floor OF the new Hanover Bank
Building in New York and was appar-
emily uninjured.
Max Heindle. an orchestra leader. fell
down stairs at the Castle Square Thea
tire in Boston on Saturday. and died
Monday.
The government yacht Mayfiower has
been transformed into floating palace
for President Roosevelt's use al Oyster
Bay.
Mr.. John Hanrahan will succeed Mr..
Frank P. Sargent as Grand Master OF
the Brotherhood OF Locomotive Fire
men.
Sixteen striking miners were arrested
in Tamaqua. Pa. for disorderly conduct
in the Panther Creek Valley section.
In Cleveland Mrs. Emma Carmichael
Powell shot and killed her husband.
jealousy was the cause.
r. A Lancaster. banker and broker,
OF Richmond, Va. widely known in r.
nancial circles throughout the country.
died at his home, in Bath county, Va.
He was 70 years old. Death was caused
by heart failure.
An unsuccessful attempt was made TO
rob the Newport (Del) National Bank.
The burglars were frightened off while
forcing an entrance.
At the International Sunday School
Convention in Denver the benefits de-
rived from use OF Uniform Sunday
School lessons were dwelt upon
Interesting and satisfactory tests
were made near Cleveland with hatha-
mite. new explosive. the invention OF
Prof. H. NJ. Hathaway.
The Supreme Court OF Missouri or
dered that testimony be taken on ques-
ton whether meat packers are in a
combine.
A New York bicyclist was so badly
frightened by the collision OF fellow
rider with a street car that he fell dead.
In Chicago Charles w Gale tried
twice TO shoot barber. Gale iell dead
when police broke into his Office
The strike OF car cleaners OF the Pull
man Company in Chicago has been de-
clared off.
The international Sunday School
Convention at Denver elected Rev. DIR.
B. B. Tyler. pastor OF the South Broad
way Christian Church, Denver, presi-
dent OF the association.
Governor Montague. OF Virginia. is
sued proclamation calling the Legisla-
ture into extra session July IS to put
the new Constitution into effect.
Articles OF incorporation OF the AS
ISOLATION OF Manufacturers and Distrib-
rters OF Food Products were filed in
Trenton. \. ].
The American Association for the Ad-
vancement OF Science is in session in
Pit;sburg.
The American Steel Foundries. CAPT
tai S4oooo.ooo, was incorporated at
Trenton.
Melvin L. Youngs, a prominent Ma
son, OF Milwaukee. is dead.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
PLANS AMNESTY
FOR FILIPINOS
If Senate ard House Agree on Philip
pine Government Bill.
FREES ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS
II Is Hoped that II May Be Issued on thu
Glorious Fourth, and II viii Be II the Phil
ippiuc Civil Government Bill Is a Law OF
That Day-Troeps aow in the Islands VII
Remain.

Washington. D. c. (Special).-At tn
las; meeting OF the Cabinet the terms {
an amnesty proclamation to the Fill
pinoS. which il IS contemplated 10 iSsi
on the Fourth OF July, were agree
upon.
The War Department for some tin
has had under consideration the drs
OF proclamation and has found
necessary to make number OF chang
IN It's text. In lis modified state it W
agreed to by the Cabinet and Secreta
Root will cable j: 10 Acting Govern
Wright for his inspection. Ii it me
the latters approval nothing will rem;
but Tor the President. ii the Philippi
Civil Government bill is law on Il
day. as /; is now expected it will be.
issue on independence Dav io-r
proclamation setting forth terms OF
nes:y io- all political offenders in
islands, including Aguinaldo and tn
held at Guam.
The proclamation is based on the G
eral objects OF the Philippine Cove
ment Bill. namely. to restore peace
the archipelago and substitute a civil
a military administration That bi,
now in conference and the proclamat
will not be issued until it has B
agreed upon by both houses and
President has affixed his signature {
The proclamation will declare tina
state OF peace now exists in the PHI
pine Islands. save in the parts OF
archipelago where the Mindanao or
gan tribes are giving the United St
great deal OF trouble. and will dec
in effect that with the transfer of
government OF the archipelago fro
military 10 civil status all those ART
ed and held for political offenses sha
restored TO liberty. granted iull am
ty and allowed 10 take part in the
government that it to be inaugu.
on the islands.
While the proclamation is subje
changes in text. the general langua
the document is pretty well nappe'
There was a discussion by the c.
OF the treatment that should be &C
ed the political prisoners OF the isl
There is no intention. 1t is state
release those prisoners convicte
other than political offenses. cri
offenders being lett to the action
proper authorities under the &C
civil government The purpose
demonstrate that motives OF hun
and generosity dictate the Am
course toward the Filipinos. VIII,
islands are turned over to the CT,
thorities they will not be left
adequate military protection.
more troops will be ordered hor
the present and every precaution
taken Tor the mili:a| safeguard
the islands
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
Arbitration Board.

The labor committee OF the House
considered the bill creating a national
board OF arbitration 10 deal with strikes,
&c. which was introduced by Mr.. Nc
Dermott IN. j. because OF the contin-
uance OF the coal strike.
Chairman Gardner called attention
to the prostrating influence Of long
continued strike. which he said might
be more serious than a national panic
1t was the general view OF the COM
mittee that legally effective compul-
sorry arbitration measure would be i'm
possible. but that one which would Sc
cure investigation and publicity OF the
merits OF controversy would exert a
strong moral influence. backed by the
National Government, i'll adjusting
strikes.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
STORM WRECKS A
The Craft Blown on End a7d
Drowned.

Washington. \. c. Isl
4 fearful burst OF thunder
one OF the hardest electri
known visited this city.
velocity OF tho wind was
an hour. though il can
hard as so. The rug J.
belonging TO the kugler
pany. was towing two sc
E. B. Moore, the FISH {
when the squali struck
the boat on her side and
The boat was turned
pilot house was entirely
rying with it two persc
Five persons were Q
were drowned.
The United States b,
was in port. and il toe
rine divers and went Il
disaster. Several tug
the recovery OF the be
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
MORE PAY FOR 100000.
The Steel Trust to Advance its Wages Ten
Per Cent

Pittsbrrg (SpeciaD What is said TO
be the largest voluntary increase ever
known in the wages OF 100000 men has
been decided upon by the United States
Steel Corporation.
The men will receive an advance OF 10
per cent. which will increase the annual
pay roll OF the corporation by $4,000. 600.
The advance applies to union as we'll as
non. union men. Strictly speaking. it
applies to non-tonnage men OF every
co1S;liuen; company in the corporation.
MS decision has just been reached
py me executive committee OF the cor
roTation alter conferences with the high
est otteials OF the underlying concerns.
J. he first men 10 profit by the increase
were those Of the Carnegie Steel Com
pany. who were not already working un-
der private scale The next advance
will come TO the employees OF the Amer
lean steel and wire plants.
In the Pit:sburg district something
like 10000 men are entitled TO the in
crease. Chief among them are the blast
furnace workers. day men," laborers
and machnists. The wages OF the fur
mace workers at the Edgar Thompson
and Homestead Steel works and all the
furnaces operated by the Carnegie Com
pany were advanced without notice
Men working under private scale
viii be debarred from the advance. as
well as coal miners. coke workers, rod
men and tube workers.
Out OF the total number Of employees
OF the corporation. about one-third are
paid on the tonnage basis 1t is expected
that the larges. independent steel and
iron producers OF the country will grant
their day men. laborers. machinists and
bias; furnace workers 4 similar advance.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
Payment for McKinIey's Doctors.

The Senate agreed 10 the conference
report on the is,hmian canal bill and
the general deficiency bill. the last OF
the big supply measures. was passed.
A Sigh, protest was made agans; the
appropriations OF 100000 for the But
ialo Exposition and SI6o.ooo for the
Charleston. s. c.. Exposition. blu. f.
nally they were included in the bill
The measure also carries $4,000 FOR
the payment OF the expenses OF the last
illness and death OF President McKin-
ley. that amount including the pay OF
the physicians.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-05
Thiriy-F;ve We're Injured.

Marlboro. Mass. (SpeciaD In a
head-on collision between two heavily
loaded cars on the Hudson Division OF
the Marlboro Street Railway, Motor
man John H. Harris received injuries
which caused his death and about IS
passengers and employees were injured.
several OF them TO such an extent that
they were removed to hospitals for
treatment Motornan Harris was ter
ribly crushed and died while being
taken to the Pennington Hospital
Motorman Moore also received severe
injuries about the head and body. Con-
ductor Felix Sawyer. although appar-
emily only slightly injured. wen; into
commissions shortly after the accident
and IS in a serious condition.