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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-02-28
HUMAN HEAD HUNTERS.
Pho Savnges of Polynesia still Ply
This Horrible Trade.

This Horrible Trade.
In the scarce known islands of the
Pacific sea : New Guinea Borneo,
Ceram, Gilolo and others too numer-
Gus to mention-man still exists in the
primeval state, and that most horrible
of practices, head hunting, is still in
dulged in in spite of all efforts of vari-
Gus governments and missions as well
as philanthropic societies who have
come in contact with the people.
Just as the scalp lock on the belt of
the young buck Indian was token of
manhood, so the cory head impaled on
a tall pole over the hut of the would be
young warrior Papuan or Dayak, pro-
claims to all the prowess of the youth,
henceforth man and eligible for the
council and the wooing of the maidens.
Ii is immaterial how the trophy be OBJ
taned whether by ambuScade or in
fair battle. Generally it is the former.
The candidate for martial honors SIM
ply waits his chance by night in some
neighboring village as craftily and pa
ticntly rs Il leopard on the prowl, the
kris or poisoned arrow does the work
swiftly and silently, and the severed
head has ample time to cool before the
deed is discovered and calls for retri-
button.
Thus an inceSSant vendetta and car
mage go on, and only by living in in
accessible forests and strongly stock
aided places is it possible at all for
the tribes to save themselves from an
initiation. OF the vast island CONT
ncnt of New Guinea the western or
Dutch part is the worst looked after,
and it often happens that numerous
raiding parties in their great war ca
noes come swooping down the coast
before the northwest monsoon and
carry death and dcsolation into the
comparatively quiet British portion
around the mighty Fly river, opposite
Torres strait. BY the time the news
is carried to Thursday island and the
Sunboat starts away in pursuit it is
generally too late, and the marauders
have vanished.
The writer was present once at the
capture Of Il war party, and forty
eight heads were taken from the ca
noes. Hanging and deportation to pc
nil servitude seem to be but a slight
deterrent, for the terror recurs almost
as regularly as plague of locusts,
These Papuans are hardy, warlike
people and expert bowmen, and they
rely on their skill with this potent
weapon solely, using their clubs for
the dispatch of wounded foes.
The Dayaks of Borneo and their
neighborS, on the other hand. are in
favor of the "Sumpitan'' or blowpipe,
shooting little diminutive but very cum
ningly poisoned arrows. The "sumpi-
tan has often Il spear head attached
to the outer end, like a bayonet on a
musket. For close fighting they rely
on the dreaded ''parang," heavy, hol-
low ground broadSword about two feet
long, with the handle often carved of
ivory and ornamepted with gold and
pearls, the wooden scabbard covered
with human skin and hair.
They count him poHWarrior who
cannot sever head cfeap with one
blow delivered backhnded. Even in
mountainous pant of <Ife Malay PENN
sula, north of Malacca. IN, the Dind-
ings and Hegri Sembilap. there is to
this day a remnant tribe OF head hunt
crs called the Sa-Ki.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-02-28
FOrcibIe.

Some of the late Lord Randolph
Churchill's friends once tried to have
Lord Salisbury reinstate his cratic
lieutenant. Salisbury listened to them
patiently and lnen asked, Have any
of you ever had carbuncle on the
back Of your neck|
"No," was the reply.
"Well, have" retorted his lordship,
Sand l don't want another"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-02-28
IN SANCTUARY.

Across the lone floor OF the rayless night
One came to door that barred on light,
A-glimmer. s-glcam through reckoning chink
As with lamps stil beam. as with taper's blink,
And sore she sued their shrine to win,
From mirk and moan of the wild shut in,
Al d fed the fear its menace bore
With shrouding of shadow evermore.
So out of the dark as it --eathed its dread,
shrill crying she knocked with hope i'll spec,
For, grim and stark, that portal wide
At her hands touch Knocked and her prayer de-
MED.
Then sick at heart, that found not grace,
She turned her again and night to face
As terror turns on swift foot foes,
And, 10! the clear east all climbing rose.
Jane Barlow in Athenaeum.,
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-02-28
A Question of Pride,

''She thinks she is entitled to a d.
vorce, but she won't seek it."
Religious scruples, / suppose%
'No; family PRIDE"
"How is that?"
"She's afraid it would make genoa
logical tangle that would destroy the
value of the family tree for future
generations. Chicago Post.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-02-28

organs of digestion and nutrition Golden
Medical Discovery" cures through the
stomach diseases which have their origin
i'll a diseased condition of the stomach and
hence diseases of liver, lungs, heart and
other organs are cured by use of the "Dis-
covery." 1t contains no alcohol, neither
opium, cocaine, or other narcotic. 1t is a
true temperance medicine
Accept no substitute for Golden Med
ical Discovery" There is nothing else
"just as good"
III was a total wreck-could not sleep or eat "
writes Mr.. ]. o. Beers, of Bergman, Crawford
Co, Mo. "For two years I tried medicine from
doctors but received very little benefit. l lost
flesh and strength, was not able to do a good
days work. l commenced taking DR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. and when I had
taken one bottle could sleep, and my appetite
was wonderfully improved. l have taken five
bottles and am still improving"
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stip2tion by curing the cause They do
not beget the pill habit.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-02-28
ori:I'I T., BALTIMORE & Ono
S RAILROAD.
Departure and Arrival Of Trains.
Schedule in Effect Nov. II, 1901.
LEAVE FREDERICK.

LEAVE FREDERICK.
4.3O A. NJ, except Sunday for Washington
Junction and gay sia'io ions, Washington,
Baltimore, Philadelphia and NV York
Due w shington 6 II II. IN.
800 a. m, daily, for Washington and way
stations, Philadelphia and New York. Due
go a m, daily, for Baltimore and way sta
tons, Philadelphia, New York, Cumber-
l. Il; and except Sunday for Hsgerstown
Due Baltimore $50 a. m.
SIG q. M, except Sunday, ior 3 ltim re and
PRINCIPAL Way stations, Philadelphia aud
New York. Du Baltimore 1925 a, m.
$40 a. M, except Sunday, for Harper's Ferry,
Winchester, Harrisonburg, Lexington and
9.15 a. m, except Sunday, for Washington,
Philadelphia and New York, Hagerstown
and way stations, incinnati, Indianapo
lis, Pittsburg and Chicago. Due Washing
ton l2:05 p. m
$50 p. m, except Sunday. for Baltimore and
way stations, Philadelphia and New York.
Due Baltimore 500 p. m
4l0p. m, daily for Washington and way sta.
tons, Philadelphia and New York, Cum.
berand, Cincinnati and St Louis and ex-
cepi Sunday for Winchester and Strasburg
Junction. Due Washingto 6.5lp. m.
43O p. m, daily, for Baltimore and way sta,
tons, Philadelphia and New York. Due
Baltimore 40 p. IN.
$50 p m, except Sunday, for Washington.
Hagerstown, WINCHESTER and way stations,
Pittsburg, Wheeling, Chicago, Philadel.
phia and New York. Due Washington $40
p IN.
ARRIVE AT FREDERICK.
6SS a. m, except Sunday, from cincinnati.
Pittsburg, Washington junction and way
STATIC S. Baltimore and Washington, Mt
Airy AID way stations. Mail arrives on
this train.
S.35 a. m, except Sunday from Winchester.
Hagerstown and way stations.
l0.2o a. m, except Sunday, from Baltimore
and way stations, Philadelphia and New
York.
1850 a. M, except Sunday, from Washington
and way stations.
ll.S2 a: m, Sunday only from Washington
and way stations, Chicago and Wheeling,
Cincinnati and st. Louis.
lzO3 p. m, Sunday only, from Baltimore and
way stations, Philadelphia and New York
2.25 p. m, except Sunday, from st. Louis
and incinnati, Nv York, Philadelphia,
Washt' gton, Hagerstown, Lexington and
way stations
$40 p. M, Sunday only, from Washington
and way stations, st. Louis and Cincinnati.
400 p: M, except Sunday, from Baltimore
and way stations, Philadelphia and New
York.
$50 p. m, except Sunday, from Baltimore
and way stations, Philadelphia and New
York.
700p M, except Sunday, from Washington
and way stations, Philadelphia, New York,
Plttsburg and Chicago
Sl2 p; m, daily, from Baltimore and way
stations.
5.40p. m, except Sunday, from Washington.
Cumberland, Hagerstown, Brunswick and
w. T. MULLINIX,
Ticket Agent.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-02-28

To physical warnings will
often prevent a serious
illness. When there are
oppressive fullness after
eating, bitter risings,
belching, headache, dizzi-
ness, nervousness. with
physical and mental slug
gishness, prompt atten-
ton should be given to
the condition of the diges-
tive and nutritive sys-
tens. Not all the S e
symptoms will occur at
once or in any single
case, but any one of them
indicates a disordered
condition of the stomach
and other organs of diges-
ton and nutrition.
A prompt cure of these
conditions will be effected
by the timely use Of DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. 1t heals dis
eases of the stomach and
other organs of digestion
and nutrition, perfectly
and permanently. Many
diseases, seemingly re-
mote from the stomach,
have their origin in a
diseased condition of the
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-26
Financial.

The British Indies wheat crop is put
at 224.ooo.oco bushels, a decrease Of
20 100000.
Pacific Mails net earnings for the
year were only SI6S47. a decrease OF
S4c6.I42.
An AmaIgamated Copper quarterly
dididend OF II OF per cent was de
clared
Since January the consumption Of
copper has increased 25 per cent, says
John Stanton. and the production has
increased only : per cent.
The Gates people announces that it
IS in absolute control OF the Colorado
Fuel & Iron Company
Chicago & Eastern Illinois earnings
for the second week Of July were SI72,-
200, an increase OF $1,000.
Z. H. Hartman has been elected pres
tdcr. OF the Pacific Mail Company. sue
4, ,i;rg C. r. Tweed.
a.a,herford NJ Shepard has been an
RI ted Philadelphia manager Of tn
american Bank Note Company.
Gates is trying to boost July corn
again. He evidently seeks 4 market for
those 100000 bushels OF cash corn he
has on his hands in Chicago
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-26
EXCURSION BOAT
WAS CUT IN TWO
Fifty Lives Lost in Wreck on the River
EIbe.
THIRTEEN BODIES ARE RECOVERED.
Members OF a German Choral Society Among
the Passengors-Th Steamer in Collision
With a Majority Of the Passengers
Rescued Many of the Children Lose Both
Their Parents.

Hamburg (By Cable).-The excur-
sion steamer Primus. with lS5 passen-
gers on board. was cut in two and sunk
by the tug Hansa on the river Elbe a:
1890 a. m
So FAR as is ascertainable about so
persons were drowned. Thirteen bodies
already have been recovered.
The place where the collision occur
red is between Blankencsc and Men
stedten and is one OF the widest parts
OF the Elbe river 1t is from Is 10 20
miles down the river from Hamburg.
The Primus was coming from Buxte-
nude in the Province OF Hanover. Prus-
STA Most OF her passengers were the
members OF the Eibock Male Choral
Society and their families and friends.
AT the time OF the accident the Pri-
mus was crossing the river near Blank
enese. from the southern into the north
ern farway. According TO witnesses
aboard the Hansa. the movement was
made too precipitately. and the Primus
was rammed by the Hansa The tug
tore her way clear through the side OF
the steamer. almost cutting her in two.
The Primus began TO fill at once. and
the Hansa tried TO save lie by pushing
the Primus ashore The attempt was a
failure. as the Hansa ran aground while
the Primus was still in deep water. The
Primus began to settle. and the Hansa' s
crew set about to rescue the panic
stricken passengers OF the Primus.
many OF whom jumped into the river
rather than go down with the Inflated
steamer
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-26
LIVES LOST AND BUILDINGS WRECKED.
Ten People Killed in a Storm that Is Driven
With Hurricane velo: lily.

Baltimore. Md. (SpeciaD This city
was the center OF storm Sunday alter
noon which resulted in the death OF 10
persons, the injury OF others. unrooied
200 houses. seriously damaged shipping
in the harbor. almost entirely severed
Geographic and telephone communica-
ton with the outside world destroyed
many magnificent trees. seriously inter
tered with street car service in places.
damaged the city's electric light facili-
ties. caused the death OF several horses
and other animals by tearing down live
wires, and generally wreaked more de-
struction than any storm which has Wis
tied the city in years.
The disturbance which created this
havoc came upon the city with rapid
ity that was astounding The first rain
drops iell at Icy o'clock. and as late as
o'clock the skies, while they showed
that thunderstorm was approaching
were bright with the sun, and many
thought that the cloud would pass
around.
In moment came the main body OF
wind. 1t blew 5 3-S miles in 5 minutes
or an equivalent OF 81 miles an hour
Only IS minutes elapsed between the
first threatening crash OF thunder md
the last dying murmur as the c,uud pass
ed to the northeast but IN tina, time
more damage was donc in this city than
ordinarily occurs sorm the same cause
IN several years~
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-26
$500, 900, 900 BUSEeL.
Record Crop Of Corn Predicted for This Season
By Paul Morton

Chicago (SpeciaD.-Paul Morton.
first vice presidcn; OF the Santa Fe
Road. predicts record crop of corn
for the West and the entire country
this season He estimates the total
crop OF the country at 100000. 900
bushels. and declares that the railroads
oil the West will have all they can dc
to take care OF the increased traffic that
will result thercirom.
Mr. Morton's estimate was made alter
a careful survey OF the situation. supple
mentcd by personal inspection OF West
ern States traversed by the lines q the
Santa Fe and by the reports given fitl
by agents OF the company in nearly
every corn-bcaring State in the Union.
Il am convinced said Mr. Morton
that this country will have the larges:
corn yield in lis history and that the
high-wa,er mark o; 2.2oo. 100000 bush
els will be exceeded by at leas; 800
ooo. 600 bushels
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-26
BROTHERS SHOT BY A WOMAN
One Of the Men Killed Was the womans
husband.

Carbonate. III. (SpeciaD The Jau-
bert Brothers, who operate 4 small coal
mine near Oraville. were both shot to
death at their home by the wife OF one
OF the men. They had returned about
midnight and the husband demanded
his supper. Mrs. Jaubert began its
preparation. and her husband began
breaking the dishes, and at last attacked
her. Mrs. Jaubert and her sister fed
to back room and locked the door.
The husband followed, broke in the
door and renewed the assault, where
upon the iniuriated wife fired three
shots into his body. one passing
through his heart, causing instant
death. The brother took up his broth
er's quarrel and attempted TO strike the
woman. whereupon Mrs. Jaubert emp
tied the two remaining chambers OF the
revolver into his body. inhicting a
wound from which he died shortly al
forwards
The woman gave the alarm and sur
rendered TO an officer Coroner
Knauer impaneled jury, who exoner-
ated the wife
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-26
JOHN W. MACKAY
DIES IN LONDON
American Millionaire Succumbs TO Heart
Failure.
LAST OF FAMOUS BONANZA KINGS
When Lad He Caught the Gold Fever aad
Went to California; Made and Lost One
Fortune Before lie was 80 Years Old
His Great Luck With the Comstock
Lode.

London (By Cable) John w Mac.
kay. of San Francisco. who had been
suffering from heat Tostration since
Tuesday last. died at his residence. or
Carrollton House terrace at 6. SO o clock
Sunday evening.
Mr. Mackay's condition had improv-
ed tEt the patient had bad night. and
in the morning consultation was held
by three physicians Mr.. Mackay grew
worse as the day progressed He was
unconscious most of the time and died
very peacefully.
The immediate cause OF death was
heart failure The RICH; lung was found
to be congested and the symptoms in
dicated pneumonia.
Mrs. Mackay. her mother and Coun-
tess Telfener were present when Mr..
Mackay died. and Princess Galatro Co
lonna arrived from Paris half an hour
after her stepfather's death.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-26
FIXED FOR AUGUST 9.
New Coronation Date is Announced by King
Edwards Order.

London (By Cablc) An official noti-
fca,ion was issued that, by the King
command, the coronation OF King Ed
ward and Queen Alexandra will take
place on Saturday, August g.
Rchearsals OF the procession from
Buckingham Palace TO Westminster ABB
hey are on. The officials OF the vari-
Gus State departments concerned in the
Abbey ceremony are again busy with
preparations for the browning.
Cowes. Isle OF Wight BY Gable y
\ latest bulletin issued by the King 5
physicians says:
The King continues 10 make satisfac
tory progress He is benehting in every
respect from the change His Majesty
sleeps well and is able TO have his couch
placed upon the open deck during the
greater part Of the day
\ more liberal diet has been prescrib-
ed. Beneath an awning on the stern of
the royal yacht the Queen frequently
reads 10 him. He will remain here un-
I'll August s. when he will return for
the coronation ceremony He will re-
turn 10 the royal yach; after the coro-
nation
The Lancet says: The Kings condi-
ton is emin>ntly satisfactory. The
wound is filling up surely i slowly.
The freedom from state cares and social
duties. together with the enforced rest
in bed. has had most beneficial effect.
His Majesty looks better now than for
some years"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-26
PANlc.sAUSED BY EARTHQUAKES
reople Of 81. Vincent Fearful that a Catas.
trophe Was Impending.

Kingstown. ST. Vincent (By Gable =
Several shocks OF earthquake were ex-
perienced here Saturday. There was a
terrific one at o.45 in the morning 1t
was accompanied by loud rumbling.
explosive sound like thunder Furn;-
ture was set in motion everywhere, bot
ties and crockery were thrown from
shelves in shops and several buildings
were damaged. There was no loss OF
life. but a great panic prevailed The
most severe shock lasted only 10 sec
onds These shocks were probably
caused by subserranean gas or steam
explosions. A few days ago it was re-
ported that the saddle between the two
craters Of the Souffriere volcano had
collapsed. resulting in the fall OF thou
sands OF cubic feet OF sand and scoria
rock into the funnel. thus blocking the
throat OF the crater. and il is now claim
ed that the gas and steam. failing 10
find an outlet by the throat. or funnel.
caused internal explosions and intense
conclusions.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-26
A Trus: in Stog:es.

Pttsburg (SpeciaD The stogie man
ufacturers OF Pennsylvania, Ohio and
West Virginia with but one exception,
have formed combination and have
been granted a charter by the State OF
Delaware The combination will be
known as the United States Cigar Com
pany. 1t is capitalized at 100000. OF
which s.. 100000 will be cumulative pre-
ferred stock The annual product of the
companies included in the new combi-
nation is about 100000 tobies. che
roots and cheap cigars This will be
largely increased as it is the intention
to enlarge the plants.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-26
Capita News in General

The President has designated Col.
Robert Maitland O'Reilly. OF the med
zeal department OF the Army, to be sur
ccon general. TO succeed Gen. William
Fl Forwood
Judge Hagncr iss Aed a rule on Score
tarv Root in inandamus proceedings in
stituted by Miss R.becca Taylor. who
was dismissed from the War Depart
mcnt.
Corporation CounSe! A. B. Duvall. OF
the District. decided that under the new
code all Offices in the District must
close On Saturday a: noon.
Arbitra,ors were selected ny he
United States and Mexico TO decide the
Pius fund claims case.
The State Depart ncut through Am
hasador White. decided hat I'iipin :
arc entitled t. pro;e ction By diplomatic
and consular officers. bu: no; 10 pass
ports.
Superintendent Kimbai, ri the Lie
Saving Service reported that Stanley
I. Holmes. boy OF five years. had been
resnscita;ed at Anglcsea, ~ J.. after be
ing 3 minutes under water
The torpedo boat destroyer Whipplc,
in her official endurance trial on the
Chesapeake course, made 2o.44 knots
over the measured mile.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-26

Indianapolis, Ind (SpeciaD The
con"eni.,r Of United NIincworkers adj
lourne :, after declaring against gen
eral strike. providing for the raising of
a fund with which 20 aid the strikers
and issuing an appeal to the American
people for support
he rccOmm. ndat:ons brought in by
the special committee appointed in the
executive session. and which are prac
;icaly identical with those suggested
by Prcsiden; Mitchell in his address on
the first day OF the convention and unan-
;mously adopted by the convention. are
as follows:
Il. hat the national treasurer be au-
thcrizcd and directed 10 Immediately APP
rroi'riate $4,000 from the funds OF
The national treasury and place j: at the
disposal OF the officers OF districts Nos.
!. and 9. (TheSe are the anthracite
diStrictS.)
g. That all districts. subdistricts and
local unions lie appealed to to donate
from the surplus in their treasures as
large amounts as they can afford.
3. That an assessment OF 10 per cent.
be levied on the gross earnings OF all
members OF local unions in districts
Nos. g, s, IL, TO- % and Is and an as
sessment of ST per week upon all MEM
bers OF local unions in districts Nos.
?, ;. II. I.3. Il. Is. 10. 20 and 81. The
members OF districts now on strike
which may resume work before this as
sessment has been removed. shall be as
sessed either 10 per cent. OF their gross
earnings of ST per week. whichever their
district may decide from the time work
is resumed
Il. The assessment shall be paid di-
rect from the local unions to the ma
tional secretary. and the local unions
will be held responsible for the pay
ment OF the same
:. An assessment of IS per cent. will
be levied upon the wages. salary or per-
centage received from the organization
OF all national. district and subdistrict
officers and organizers.
20 The assessment shall begin with
the sixteenth of July. 1902.
=. All contributions from the national
Office 10 the anthracite region will be
divided pro rata TO each anthracite dis
trict in accordance with TIN number
OF miners and mine laborers in each of
them as shown by the most recent coal
representatives.
"S That each local union in the re-
gions that are at work select a commit
tee which shall secure work for as many
of the men on strike as possible and the
locality where the local union is stu
ated. and that the local inform secre-
taries of the strike districts OF the num-
Der OF men needed. the kind OF work,
wages and arrangements for transport
tation That the same proposition be
submitted to all local unions in the
American Federation OF Labor
%. That the circular to our local
unions shall include a recommendation
that committees be appointed 10 canvass
the business men and other citizens of
their localities for subscriptions"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-07-26
McKinIey's Doctors Bills

Secretary Shaw and Private Secretary
Cortelyou spent two hours al the
Treasury Department discussing the
settlement OF the Mckinley doctors
bills
Mr.. Cortelyou. as one OF the trustees
OF the Mckinley estate. has been desig-
mated to arrange the settlement OF the
amounts to be paid the surgeons who
attended President Mckinley Neither
Secretary Shaw nor Mr.. Cortelyou is
prepared TO make any statement on the
subject at present.
There seems 10 be a delicacy about
giving publicity 10 any information on
the subject. When the accounts are ad-
justed Secretary Cortelyou will make a
statement concerning the distribution
OF the $4,000 appropriated by Congress
for this purpose