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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Mr.. WI Ordered Home.

Washington. D. c. Speculative
Ting-iang. who has been the Minis,e:
of the Chinese Empire to the United
States since May I. 1897. has been re.
called to China by an edict oil the En-.
peror cabled to Minister WI by the
Chinese Foreign Office. The edict i:
peremptory Mr.. Wu being directed &c
return TO China at as early date as
possible. even the route by which he
is TO make his voyage from this coun.
try being indicated. Mr.. WI is in
formed that he has been appointed
Minister OF Commerce. in association
with Chang Chitung. He takes the pc.
sition just vacated by Sheng. whose
father died recently.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
THE COMMISSION MEETS
Strike Arbitrators Settle Some Imp0r.
Gant Questions.
PRESIDENT BAER AGAINST UNION.
Objects TO President Mitchell Appearing as
the Head Of the Min.workers' Union, and
the Latter Replies That He Is Acting as the
Representative of the Miners-commis.
sioners to Make inspection OF the Mines.

Washington, ID. c. (SpeciaD The
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission held
its first meeting Monday afternoon. having
been in session an hour and half. This
time was occupied almost entirely by
purely formal proceedings. After the
transaction of routine business adjourn
ment was taken, 10 meet at Scranton. Pa,
at 9 a. m, Thursday. which day will be
spent in visiting mines. 1t is intended
that the commission shall make a per
sonal investigation of the situation and
conditions in the strike region, and i'll all
probability the meetings OF the body from
now on will be held in that locality.
Only one event in the proceedings was
of particular importance. That was when
President George F. Baer. of the Phila-
delphia and Reading Coal and Iron COM
pany. announced that the operators did
not purpose recognizing President Mitch
ell. of the United Mine Workers, i'll the
capacity of the head of that organization
before the commission Mr. Mitchell.
who was present. stated to the commits
sion that he did not represent that organ
ization, but acted as the agent OF the an
fhracite coal diggers, who had taken part
IN the strike.
The incident served to show that the
operators are still intense in their oppo-
sition TO the union.
Both sides will present written state
ments of their views OF the case, which
are TO contain only summary of the
facts and without argument These will
be submitted to the commission in order
that II may secure clear grasp of the
situation. After examining conditions in
the strike region. testimony will be sub
mitted by both sides.
The meeting OF the commission was
held on F street. beginning at ? o'clock
and lasting until $50 o'clock p. m. The
room was crowded when the proceedings
began A spirit OF Difference was shown
by representatives. of both sides. and the
utmost courtesy was displayed b. all in
points over which there was contention.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
TAX Fixers" Sentenced.

Chicago (SpeciaD.-Thc verdict Of
the Jury in the Masonic Temple tax
fixing case was read in Judge Chc,lain' 5
court. and both Luke Wheeler and
Captain Williams were found guilty OF
attempting 10 dciraud Cook county OF
taxes legally due on the Masonic TEN
pie The penalty imposed was fine
Of $500 and imprisonment in the
Comfy Jail Tor two years Tor Wheeler
Ii was charged that Wheeler and
Williams. assisted by others. by means
OF iorgcrics made it appear that APP
proximately $27,o eco taxes due on the
Masonic Temple had been paid.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
M1ior Evans Ac1ui.t. 4.

Columbia, S c. (SpeciaD.- jury
in the trial OF Major Bernard B. Evans.
charged with the murder OF J. J. Grit
I'm. returned verdict OF not guilty
alter being out only five minutes. Ma
jor Evans is brother OF Ex-Governor
Evans and Judge Gary Evans. He was
charged with having murdered Capt
]. ]. Griffin. commercial agent Tor the
Norfolk and Western railroad. The al
lair occurred i'll Major Evans apart
n!cn,s He claims that in 4 friendly
scMtlle the pistol was DISCHARGED.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Rockefeller Gives $500. 900.

New York (SpeciaD.-At the meet
ing OF the Teachers College trustee.
of Columbia University It was an
nounced that John D. Rockefeller had
offered to give 100000 to the college
provided the college could raise SIoo.-
600 to pay off the debt Of the institu-
ton and $4,000 besides. T, was an.
nounced also that NJ. Rockefeller
makes the gilt as thank offering "a
Almighty God FOR the preservation q
himself. his family and household
from the fire which recently destroyed
his country home at Pocantico Hills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Substitutes for Canteen.

Secretary Root has approved a pre-
liminary plan for the expenditure OF the
appropriation of $4,000 intended TO
provide substitutes at military posts for
the canteen, which has been abolished by
legislation Major French. of the Quar-
termaster's Bureau, will be at the head
OF the board to complete the plans, and
two other officers yet to be designated
will assist him. The intention is to pro-
vide reading rooms. gymnasiums and
other amusements for the soldiers. The
appropriation was made in the last Army
Supply Bill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Georgia Engineers May Strike.

Augusta, Ga. (SpeciaD.-Georgia
railroad engineers who are members
OF the Brotherhood OF Locomotive En-
ginecrs made demand for increased
wages and for the reinstatement. OF a
committee OF the Brotherhood. who
called on the general manager and who
are now out OF the service OF the road.
The 10 days time agreed upon at the
expiration OF which the road was to
give final reply is ended.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
American Patents In Cuba.

United States Minister Squiers re-
ports to the State Department from
Havana. under date OF September so
that he has been notified by the Cuban
Department OF State that all United
States patents and trade marks regis
tered in Cuba during the period OF
United States military occupation will
be duly protected without, the necessity
oil further iormalities.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Crowd Moved Down Like Grass.

Marion. Ind. (SpeciaD.-Whilc a
crowd OF 1000 people was waiting for
the special train bringing Senator Han
ma TO this city freight train on the
Pennsylvania Railroad ran through the
crowd. \ brake rod on fiat car ex-
tended over the side and moved the
crowd down like grass Alexander
Ford. aged 6S. member OF the Sol
diers' Home. was struck on the head
iracturing his skull He will die There
were no other serious injuries
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Sixty Bulgarians Killed.

Belgrade, Servia (By Cable).-Severe
fighting has taken place between Turks
and Bulgarians. chiefly on the Uskub
frontier The most serious encounter
occurred October IS. when Turkish
battalion from Saionica and the strong
est Bulgarian force in the country were
engaged. with the result that 60 Bull
garians were killed and 30 were cap
tured. The chief OF the Bulgarian band
-Danow-was severely wounded.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Purchase of West Virginia Central.

New York (SpeciaD The Gould
Fuller Syndicate has Just made to
United States Senator John B. Ellsins
and former Senator Davis the final pay
:nent of SIs.ocoooo for the West Vir-
ginia Central Railroad property Last
January the first payment OF S3.oco. 900
was made. at which time the negotia
tons for sale and purchase were con-
sunmated. The road is to form an i'm
portant link in the Gould Wabash sys-
TEN between Pittsburg and Tidewater.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Mckinley Memorial Fund.

Postmaster General Payne and Secre-
tary to the President George B. Cortel-
you left for Canton, Ohio. to attend a
meeting of the trustees of the William
Mckinley Memorial Association to select
a site for the memorial OF the aggre-
gate sum of S65o.ooo which the associa-
ton desired TO raise it has in hand, cash
and pledges. about S55o.ooo.
New York contributed $4,000 of this
amount and Ohio a little more than
100000 The trustees will not be
cramped for funds in carrying out their
project 1t is likely that the memorial
will be located on the most commanding
site in the Canton Cemetery, not far
from the present tomb of the dead Presi-
dent
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Gets the Boston Journal.

Boston (SpeciaD Frank a. Mum
sey. OF New York. has bought from
Stephen O'Meara and his associates all
the stock OF the Journal Newspaper
Company. which owns and publishes
the Boston Morning. Evening and
Sunday Journal Mr. Munsey will de-
velop the property extensively. A new
Building Tor the paper is almost ready
for occupancv.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Philippine Customs Revenue.

The Bureau OF lnsular Affairs OF
the War Department has prepared a
statement showing that the customs
revenues in the Philippine archipelago
for the seven months ended July 81.
1902. were Sso64.o32. as compared with
5000 25S for the same period OF 1901.
S4.I37, 6S2 for 1900 and S2,556.53o for
1899.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
PANAMA CANALTITLE GOOD
United States Attorney General Knox
Submits His Opinion.
LIABLE FOR LIENS AND MORTGAGES.
tie Discusses the Question in All Its Phases
and Considers All the Objections That
BE Raised Against It-Says the Liquidator
Had Full Power to Sell and His Sale Was
Subsequently Ratified.

Washington. d. c. (SpeciaD .-Attor-
ney-Gcneral Knox has decided that If the
United States should accept the offer oil
the new Panama Canal Company sub
united last spring for the sale oil the
canal for S4ooooooo it would receive
through the parties in interest valid and
unincumbercd title to the property. This
decision was arrived at after 4 thorough
and exhaustive investigation OF the situa-
ton IN Paris-hrst by Special Attorney
Charles W. Russell and later by the At
torney General himself The Attorney
General formally submitted he opinion to
President Roosevelt. Ii makes about 800
pages.
he opinion opens with history OF the
concessions made by Colombia in 1873,
1890. etc, the formation of the De Les
seps Panama Canal Company of France,
the failure of this company in 1893, the
transfer III 1894 of all its rights to the
present Panama Canal Company OF
France by the liquidator appointed by the
French court to wind up the affairs OF
old company. and OF the laws passed by
France concerning the liquidation of the
old company
The opinion then takes up the principal
objections which have been made in this
country to the title proposed to be given
TO the United States. These objections.
1t says, resolve themselves into reasons in
support OF the following propositions:
The Questions Considered.
I. That the new Panama Canal Com
pany has not the power to sell the canal
and railway property.
,. That the liquidator Of the old Pan
anna Canal Company has not power to
consent to such sale
3. That the French courts have not
power to authorize the liquidator and the
new company, or either OF them, TO enter
into the sale
4. That. at all events. the United States
would take the property rs trust fund
subject to the total obligations to the
stockholders, the bondholders and the
other creditors OF both companies
The history and nature OF the French
companies of the kind in question are
explained at length. They are said to
be altogether different from our corpora
tons, but to be easily understood if
looked upon as private partnerships,
which is their essential character.
He opinion says tnat tncy are Ill SOhne
respects regulated by law, but that these
regulations do not change the essential
character OF the concerns as partner
ships, do not establish any tie between
them and the government, or any obliga-
tions from them to the government, and
do not forbid the exercise of the liberty
to dispose of their property as freely as
an individual disposes of his if no special
law forbids. and if he is solvent and not
under some particular contractual or
other like obligation to retain the prop
crty. The new Panama Company is
quite solvent, and there is no law for
bidding it to SELL
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Fire In Orcgon's Bunkers.

San Francisco (SpeciaD .-Thc Bull
letin says that a fire has been burning
IN the coal bunkers OF the battleship
Oregon for three days and that the
officers OF the vessel would not say
shat the flames had been ex,inguished
A board OF survey has been summon
cd to examine the vessel and ii will be
some time before she will be able e
depart for Manila. Repairs will have
TO be made and new supply OF Goa
prt on board before the ba;tlcship car
sail.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Roosevelt Is A.

President Roosevelt was born in
New York City. October p. 1883. He
celebrated the iorty-fourth anniversary
OF his birth Monday in an entirely in
formal manner at the temporary White
House. lunching and dining with such
members OF his family as were in the
city. and with few intimate friends.
Unfortunately Mrs. Roosevelt was
absent from the family table. but she
remembered the President with birth
day gilt. as has always been her custom.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Train Robbery in Northwest.

St. Paul. MINI. Especially
was received here OF the robbery OF a
Northern Pacific mail train between
Bermount and Drummond. Mont.
about midnight The engineer was
killed. and the mail car was broken
into and robbed OF ali registered mail,
b.t no other car was touched
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Couple Whipped by Masked Men.

Columbus, Ind. (SpeciaD.-It is re-
ported from Nashville that in Polk
Township. in the southeast corner OF
Monroe county. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Lawson were taken from their log
cabin home by thirty masked men and
whipped in a horrible manner Thurs
day night. Both victims are still con-
fined to their homes. There is no clew
10 the perpetrators.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Burglars Shoot a Broker.

David City, Neb (SpeciaD .-Har-
vcy Lille. wel-known grain broker,
was shot and fatally wounded by bur-
glars. Two oil three bloodhounds own
ed by Mr.. Lille were poisoned We'd
rcsday night. evidently in preparation
by the burglars fo- entering the house.
The intruders secured $3.50.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
A Drunken Mans Crime.

Fayetteville. n. c. (SpeciaD.-At I
O'Clock in the morning Edward A.
Utley. guest OF the Hotel Lafayette
while intoxicated. shot and instantly
killed T. B. Hollingsworth. night clerk
at the hotel. Utley was arrested and
locked I'D.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Public Franchise in Manila.

The Bureau OF Insular Affairs OF the
War Department has received dispatch
from Governor Taft stating that the
PHILIPPINE Commission has passed an act
inviting bids for street railroad, electric
light and other franchises in Manila, the
proposals to be opened March 5. 1908.
The bids will be advertised in this coun-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
.lans Barred from Citizenship.

Olympia Wash. (SpcciaD.-The State
Supreme Court decided that Japanese
cannot become citizen OF the United
States. The decision was on the adj
the bar OF this State. the law making
sion
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Denounced Kissing As unsaniiary.

Lincoln Ncb Specialize /. Linn.
of Alount Pleasant Iowa introduced 4
resolution At the Missouri Valley Horne
opathic Association meeting scathinsly
denouncing kissing. In the resolution.
which was adopted, kissing is termed I'M
sanitary.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Gets Tennessee Phosphate Mine.

Columbia. Tenn. tSpcciaD.-Thc In
tcrnational Phosphate Company has sold
the Arrow mine. near Mount Pleasant. to
the Virginia Carolina Chemical Com
parry for $45o,ooo. The mine consists OF
7Co acres. and il is said 10 be one Of the
richest il the Tennessee phos phatc field.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
hunters Lost in the Mountains.

Huntington, W. Va. (SpeciaD.-
United States Consul Alonzo Garrett,
al Lando. Mex. returned 10 the con-
s,,latc in that city. according to I tele-
gram received today. alter wandering
with party OF friends in the Sierra
Madrc Mountains Tor 20 days. the
greater part Of the time without food
The party was on a hunting trip. and
lis water supply failed. Carrot, re-
sides here.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Congressman Russell Dead.

Danielsen. Conn. (SpcciaD. - Con-
gresham Charles Addison Russell died
here of complications arising from attack
of grip last spring at Washington. Mr..
Russell has represented the third Con-
nccticut district in Congress since 1886.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01
Boer Gencrals Not Coming Here.

London (By Cablc)-In a dispatch
from Brussels the correspondent OF
the Standard says it is declared posi-
lively that Generals Boiha and Delarey
have abandoned their proposed tour Of
the United States and will return short
~ 10 South Africa.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-01

The British transport Sunia sailed
from Hamilton. Bermuda. for Cape
Town with $50 former Boer prisoners.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-05-08
CITY BREVITIES.

zerubbabel Lodge No. Is, F. and A.
M, meets tonight at S:15 o'clock.
Oliver Jones, a negro, was arrested
in the southern section of the city last
night for acting in a suspicious man
ner.
Yesterdays session of Police Court
was brief and undressing. The few
prisoners arraigned were charged with
minor violations of the city ordinances.
There will be a called meeting of
the Huguenot Society, at the Sunday
school building of the Independent
Presbyterian Church, at o'clock this
evening.
The Luther League of the Lutheran
Church of the Ascension has arranged
for a moonlight boat ride to be given
May %. The affair will be given for
the benefit of the League.
g. johnson, a young white man, was
arrested last night by Patrolman Nose
Davis for assaulting Louis Simmons.
Johnson was summoned to appear in
Police Court this morning after he had
been taken to police headquarters.
The First Infantry will have it's
fifth practice in guard duty tonight,
upon the parade ground. Capt c. H.
Konemenn has been detailed as officer
of the Day and Lieuts, Tyson and La
Far as officers of the guard. There
will be the three more practices 5after
tonight. The officers of the regiment
are very we'll satisfied with the result
of this instruction.
Preparations for the regimental
prize and drill to be given May rs by
the @'slt Infanty are being pushed,
and every thing points to a success
full event. A preparatory drill of con-
cd hold
night or two ago in order to occustom
the men to the administers commands,
and showed that even at this early
date a great many of the men are evin-
cling proficiency, despite the rigid re-
quirements. AS previously stated the
drill will be followed by a dance, for
which the First Regiment Orchestra
has volunteer to furnish the music.
The next proceeds of the affair will be
devoted to the equipment of drum
and Bugle Corps to be organized in
the regiment.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-05-08
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. S. K. Brown of Brunswick is
registered at the De Soto.
Mr.. Charles R. Murphy of Decatur
is guest of the De Soto.
Mr.. James Knox of Waycross was
among the arrivals at the Pulaski
yesterday.
Mr.. W. H. Strain and Mr.. r. H.
Strain of Darien were among the arri-
walls at the De Soto yesterday.
Mr.. ]. H. Fall formerly vice presi-
dent of the Savannah, Thunderbolt and
Isle of Hope Railway, was in Savan-
nah yesterday en- route to New York.
Among the prominent citizens of Da-
rien who visited Savannah yesterday
were Hon. William Clifton, and Messrs.
M. j. Dean, w. r. Westberry, r. A.
Giles, N. Falker, August Schmidt, and
John O'Brien. They were guests of
the Pulaski.
Mr.. r. G. Fleming, formerly of Sa-
vannah, is in the city. He has many
friends here who are always glad to
see him. Mr.. Fleming, for the last
three months, has been located at New
Orleans, in the service of the South
ern Cotton Oil Company. His connec-
ton with the company has been but
brief, but his abilities have been recog-
nized by the management, and pro-
motion has come early. He will go to
Philadelphia after a few days to as
sumo charge of the company's impor-
tant office in that city.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-05-08
THE PARAsOL OF THE HOUR.

The prudent summer girl in Paris
has already given thought to her para
sol. The richest parasols, one of price
less lace and fairylike embroidery. The
painted ones are no longer considered
the quintessence of beauty, although
hand-painted designs are frequently
combined with lace, frames of the rich
and costly galloons inclosing some del
lcate water color sketch of flowers of
leaves
Tinted silk foundations covered with
shirrings and puffs of mousseline and
chiffon are among the ARREST of the
parasol makers creations. Applidues
or bands of silk decorate the covers,
While bands of ruching laid in the sem
blance of flowers ornament some OF
the smartest parasols. White covers
decorated with black laces or black
one almost covered with point d'ara be
or white silk braided patterns are CON
sidered especially chic. One does not
often see a border encircling the top
of the covers; the tendency seems to
be toward a trimming radiating from
the center.
Some printed silks are shown in the
windows, but on these, too, the lace
decorations are the most prominent
feature. The use of deep lace founces
to fall over the parasol is not popu-
lar With so great a demand for lace
for costumes, women are, unless very
fortunate, not inclined to squander an
effective flounce upon the finishing of
an umbrella. Every one knows how
iran are these affairs and how with
the best of care, they accumulate rents
and spots. so that material used upon
the covers is seldom worthy of a sec
ond seasons exploitation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-05-08
ANOTHER ATLANTA PAPER.
John Temple Graves to BE Editor
in-Chief of the Atlanta News.

John Temple Graves to BE Editor
in-Chief of the Atlanta News.
Atlanta, May IA company was or
ganized to-day to publish the Atlanta
News" which is to be an eight page
enc cent paper. 1t will make it's APP
pearance as soon as necessary mach
inery can be obtained. John Temple
Graves, the we'll known orator and
lecturer. will be editor in chief of the
new paper; Charles Daniel, Managing
editor, and J. Frank Beck, business
manager. The stockholders of the new
company held a meeting to-day and
accepted the charter recently granted
by the Fulton Superior Court. Officers
and directors of the company were
elected as follows; President, Walter
P. Andrews; Vice-president, L. j.
Daniel; Editor in Chief, John Temple
Graves; Business manager and Treas
urer, ]. Frank Beck; Managing Editor
ard Secretary. Charles Daniel; Direc-
tors, Walter P. Andrews L. J. Daniel
Jno. Temple Graves, J. Frank Beck,
Charles Daniel, John S. Owens and
John w, Zuber.