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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
Called q Halt.

After the battle of Gettysburg a
corps under the command of a young
physician. who had recently been ap-
pointed. was ordered to collect the
wounded Among the disabled was Il
man who had been shot through the
leg. The young doctor proceeded to
use his knife. After cutting for half
an hour he was interrupted by the
young soldier with:
Say. how much longer are you 60
ing to cut?"
Until l get the bullet" replied the
doctor.
Why. you fool, IL that's what you
want i've got 1t in my pocket
Sure enough the bullet had lodged
In the skin. OF the mans leg after pass
ing through and he had Kept 1t as a
souvenir.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
Tho Feather Game.

A small feather with a very little
stem must be produced to play the
feather game; also a tablecloth or
small sheet. The feather is placed
upon this. and the company stands in
a circle. holding the sheet.
Some one gives the feather n blow
and the object OF the game is TO pre-
vent it from touching any one.
Each one gives the feather puff
whenever it comes near him. and over
it goes to the other side again The
excitement produced is very great. and
it is always a most amusing spectacle.
the onlookers enjoying 1t almost as
much as the players themselves.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10

It is the man who lives the well-regu-
lated daily life who is hit to meet an
emergency when it arises. Little bits OF
pure inspiration very seldom come to or
are acted upon by Stevens, self-lndulgent
or undisciplined people Similarly, the
Christian who lives ordinarily at a lower
level of grace, whose Christian life is de-
pressed and feeble, is unable to seize on
great opportunities OF usefulness when
they OCCUR
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
Have Faith.

II you Will look up you will walk stead.
lily. DO not Ignore the danger, nor pre-
sumptuously forget Your own weakness;
but when 1 said my foot slippeth, Thy
mercy held me up Recognize the slip
perry ice and the feeble foot and couple
with them the other thought, the Lord
knoweth them that are His "-Alexander
McI.aren
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
Has rxthon for n Pet.

Mrs. Arthur Cadogan. sister-in-law
of the viceroy of Ireland. is one Of the
very few lovers OF animals who have
ever made a pet OF a python. There
have always been individuals, es-
pecially members of the fair sex. who
have exercised a curious fascination
over snakes. perhaps one secret OF
their power being absolute fearless
ness. Mrs. Cadogan's python is nine
feet long and. though showing a great
dislike to strangers. is devoted to his
own mistress. The Tendon Press pub
fishes a photograph of the lady in the
embrace Of her big snake.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
$4,000.
DIRECTORS.

CLAYTON ]. Purnell, President; Ed.
ward p. Davis, Vice President; William
T.. Bratten, Treasurer; William +. John
son. Counsel, Thomas NJ. Purnell, John
TT. Burbage, Alfred Child, Oscar NJ. Pur.
nell, w. Elton Boston. John w. Station,
Horace F. Harmonson. Chas. NJ. Peters.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
The Strongest Things.

There are some good things IN all men,
no matter how low they may have fallen,
and every. effort should be exerted to
make them the strongest things in the
life of every individual -Rev DR.. Scott
I. Hershey, Boston, Mass.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10
q MA~~

This signature is on every boy Of .he genuine
Laxative Bromo-Quinine r:.olets
ne remedy shat cures n cold Tn one Gay
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10

Mr.. Thorn as A.
Swarts. of Sub Station
c. Columbus. o.. Box
1903. writes ri was
taken with severe
headache. then cramps
III the stomach, and
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10

text just a little bit and say to You all,
wilt thou go with this Man." And
refer to Christ as this Man. He is the
chiefest among ten thousand | bid you
come to Him vino walked with men, ate
with sinners, smiled with little children,
wept with weary women and died with
sinful maifactors. Wilt thou go with this
Man," You who are Christians | ask you
the question, for many of you have not
gone with Him, for How can two walk
together except they are agreed" And
il you will go w.:h Him it must be in
some better way than IN other days .
First: You must share His opinion OF
men. He was always excusing weakness,
always helping the distressed and al
ways rebuking unkind criticism: You may
need to forgive the man who injured
you yesterday. for He did. and If you
would be like Him YOU must do the same.
wilt thou go with this Man."
Second: He viii lead you into the
homes where distress is tarrying. rehev-
ing embarrassment as when He made the
water into wine. Driving the wolf from
the door az when He fed the multitudes:
You will need to give YOUR money as well
as your sympathy. wilt thou go with
this Man." l think | see Him treading
the streets of our own city where dis
tress has gone before Him There is
child with a heavy heart, and He stops
long enough TO breathe a benediction of
peace. Tonder Is man upon the verge
of despair. and this matchless Savior OF
ours bids him come unto Him that he NAV
find rest. There Is a woman whose child
is dying, whose mother IL on the brink
OF Eternity. and He who spoke As never
man spake bids her listen a. lie says.
II am the resurrection and the life
There is 4 celebrated picture which rep
resents Jesus walking through tine multi
tude Before Him all the people are dis
eased. while back Of Him - he trods
they are all perfectly well. This il His
, this Man,"
v.
put il to all those of you who are
rot. Christians. and bid vau- remember
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-05-10

that ne mad doae. anu 80: Brought nef
unto his mother Sarah's tent. and took
Rebekah. and she became his wife; and he
loved her. and Isaac was comio-tcd after
his mothers death" Genesis n 63-67.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
PLAN OF CREDIT MEN.
Will Establish Bureau for Inyestigat-
 ing Fraudulent Failures.

Will Establish Bureau for Inyestieat-
 ing Fraudulent Failures.
 New York, May 15.-A plan which has long been contemplated by the National Association of Credit Men the establishment of a bureau for in- yestigating fraudulent failures and prosecuting those deemed to be guilty of such practices-is about to be real fzed, says the Journal of Commerce. A trust fund of $1O,OOO necessary to start the bureau practically has been subscribed. and this new department of the association, which will be na- tlonal in scope, undoubtedly will be opened in the near future
 If the headquarters of the national association continue in this city it is quite likely that the bureau will also be located here. Arrangements are to be made with law firms to act as counsel, to whom shall be referred all requests for investigation and prose cution. If, after receiving an opin- ion from Its counsel on the merits of the case presented, the association shall decide to engage in the prosecu- ton of the case, it will be at once re- ferred to the legal representative to be selected by the association in the ter ritory where the failure has occurred.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
CIRCUS MEN INJURED.
Truck Broke Under Car Where MeI
 Were Sleeping.

Truck Broke Under Car Where Men
 Were Sleeping.
 Harrisburg, Pa, May 15.-Slx canvas men were injured, three of them serl- ously, in a wreck of the canvas and wagon train of Forepaugh & Sells Bros circus at o'clock this, morning at Marysville, six miles west of this city. The injured were brought to the Harrisburg hospital in gravel train and their wounds dressed, after which three of them left for York to join the circus.
 Those who are seriously injured are:
 Columbus Davis, colored, of Martin county, N. O.; Charles Berkley, Louis vile, Ky, and Harry Sheaver, Spring field, Mo. They are hurt internally. The others are cut and bruised about the head.
 The accident was caused by the breaking of a truck under a car carry ing large canvas wagon on which the injured men were sleeping. Two cars were wrecked, causing a delay of sev- eral hours in the movement of the train. Two sections carrying the per formers and animals were behind the Sectjon which was wrecked
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
RARE CAMEos.

Chicago, May 15.-The Chicago bu- reau of charities has been enriched
 by the gift of a New Yorker whose name Is withheld. The gift consists of collection of about six hundred rare cameos and intelgios, which were gathered by the donor during period of 30 years residence in Italy and they are to be placed on sale by local jew elry firm next Monday. The entire pro ceeds, which are expected to reach a high figure, are to be devoted exclus- lively to the work of the society. Tn the collection are many gems which are the work of antique Greek, Roman and oriental masters, with sprinkling of the mediaeval and modern. They are stones of the hardest quality Many of them are two thousand years old.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
NEW LEAGUE FORMED.
Meriden Now Represented in the Eco
 homie League.

h6flQ0Q NOW heprGSeuIeQ III tue I4GO-
 homie League.
 Meriden, May 15.-The meeting to permanently organize the local branch 1of the Economic league was held at Knights of Columbus hall. State street Wednesday evening, and was attended by a good sized gathering of members of the local labor unions. Much en- thusiasm was shown by those present, who all signffied their intention Of be- coming members. Temporary Presi- dent NJ. J. Hanlon gave an interesting report of the work the leagua had done so far and its object.
 It was decided to found a permanent branch, and the following officers were elected: President, M J. Hanlon; first vicepresident, Louis Lisee; second yice-president. Joseph Heck; third vice president, Frank Sprafke; fourth vice president, Joseph J. Doran; secretary and treasurer, Paul c. Crombie.
 The secretary was instructed to ap- ply to the Hartford league for a char ter to join the state branch. The ex- ecutive board, which comprises the above officers, was instructed to bring In the names of thirty members. six from each of the five districts in the town, at the next meeting, which will constitute the town council of the league
 The officers were also instructed to adopt a platform and preamble for the Tall town election. The next meeting or the league will be held at the call of the executive board.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
REWARDED WITH s2oc.

Chicago, May 15.-PresIdent Charles M. Schwab of the United States Steel corporation has given Alfred Hobson, laborer in the steel works at Mingo Junction, O., $200, says 8 special to the Tribune. Last year, while on an inspection tour, Schwab saw Hobson under the Influence of liquor. He had Hobson promise he would not drink intoxicating liquer for one year. If he kept his promise he would be reward ed with $100, Hobson earned the re- ward and was surprised with double n amount promised
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
MASTER PLUMBERS.
Annual Convention of the Association
 in Bridgeport.


 Bridgeport, May 15.-Over 200 master plumbers, representing the craft in every Connecticut city except ing Meriden, and several of the towns, attended the convention of the Master Plumbers Association of Connecticut in this city yesterday. Ten new mem bers, all Norwalk plumbers, were ad- mitted, and then the following com mittees were appointed: Credentials, G. S. Bull and MT Langdon of Hart ford, c. s. Belfit of Waterbury, H. B. Middlebrook and Thomas ID. Logan of Bridgeport; membership, F. A. Curtis and Andrew Clerlxin of New Haven, G. A. Minor of Waterbury, John F. Brady of Bridgeport, T. L. Bowling of Hart ford resolutions, L. H. Mills of Bridgeport, Edward Mahl of Hartford, T. W. Corbett and s. E. Dibble of New Haven, T. D. Barlow of Water bury: auditing, c. M Newman of Hart ford, John M. Paige of Naugatuck. F.. c. Booth of Bridgeport A banquet was held at the Atlantic hotel in the afternoon at which covers were laid for 150. Officers were elected as follows: President Clinton E. Coe of New Haven; first president, Ed ward A1ahl of Hartford; second vice president, F. F. Hitchcock of Wood bury; recording and corresponding sec retary, H. B. Bushnell of New Haven: financial secretary, G. s. Bull of Hart ford; treasurer, James Donovan of NIid- dletown; delegates to national conven- ton at Atlantic City next month, M. w. Manwaring of Bridgeport, James Donovan of Middletown and Clinton E.. Coe of New Haven.
 The meeting was held in secret ses- sion. The question of the Journeymen's union regarding apprentices was dis cussed at length, as was the strike of the journeymen. At the banquet NJ. W. .Manwaring of Brid dgeport was mas ter of ceremonies and called upon s. F. Dibble of New Haven, F. F. Hitchcock of Woodbury, Edward Mahl of Hart ford and John Kearns of Bridgeport for remarks.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
PASSED MARTINIQUE.
Steamer Prins Frederik Knew Nothfig
 of the Eruption.

New York, May 15.-The Dutch West Indian steamer Prins Frederik Hen- dirk arrived to-day from ports on the Spanish Main and the islands of the West Indies. The steamer, however, passed Martinique too far distant to know anything of the eruption.
 At Carupano, Venezuela, the vessel found the people were in state of de- fense, having fought a battle with the government forces a few days before. The town was barricaded and every man carried a gun. Captain Van Der Goot contradicted the report that the city had been bombarded. He said the city had fallen after 1,4O0 men had gone out to meet the enemy and only 35O returned. It could not be learned whether they had been killed, wound ed or captured, or had merely run away. At Cumana. Captain Van Der Goot went ashore, but could find no officials to do business with and in consequence was unable to discharge his cargo for that place. The inhabI- tants were also under arms and busi- ness appeared to be suspended.
 When the Prins Frederik Hendrix stopped at San Domingo the revolu- tionary party was about to take pos session and Jiminez had fled to the French consulate for sanctuary. At Port au Prince President Sam was about to depart and the revolution was under full headway.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
IN MEMORY 0F THE DEAD.
Soldiers Monument Dedicated
 At Indianapolis To-Day.

Fifty Thousand People Were Present The Corner Stone of the Monument
 Was Laid in 1889, When Harrison
 Was President-The Monument Is PSI Feet High and Cost Nearly $6oO.O0O-
 Indianapolis, Ind, May 15.-Impres- sive ceremonies and an assemblage or more than 5O,00O people made notable the dedication of the Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors monument at 1O o'clock this morning, the corner stone of which was laid i'll 1889 In the pres ence of Benjamin Harrison and his cabinet. The total cost of the monu- ment was $59S, ,31S.76. The shaft was designed by Bruno Schmitz of Berlin, is 2S4 feet high and is constructed of limestone.
 John w. Foster of Washington, D. C.. former secretary of state delivered the oration, in which after dwelling on the war history of Indianapolis. he said that every soldier who receives a pen sion should watch with jealous care that no deserter, no sskulker, no un- worthy camp follower tirough the cum ming of dishonest claim agents, should have the same badge of onor. He re- ferred to the corruption If public and municipal bodies as q ID enace to the foundation of the governl Nent and re- commended civil service the ''only democratic method of fillin the offices where all applicants stand pon com mon level, and the only wa of secur- ing the best results in admit Ntration." General Lew Wallace, a thor of Ben Hur,'' presided at the ceremonies and delivered q short address. Gov ernor W. T. Durbin made the speech of acceptance in behalf of the state.
 James Whitcomb Riley read a poem written for the occasion entitled ''The Soldier" There were eight stanzas of eight lines each. One of the staazas follows:
 ''The soldier-why, the very utterance Is music as of rallying bugles blent With blur of drums and cymba1s and
 the chants
 Of battle hymns that shake the
 continent
 '"The thunder-chorus of world Is stir
 red
 To awful, universal jubilee Yet ever through 1t, pure and sweet,
 are heard
 The prayers of womanhood and in-
 fancy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
EvANGELIsTs' PRIVATE CAR.
Mrs Mary s. Geiger of Philadelphia
 Will Pay the Bills.

Chicago. May 15-An elaborately equipped private car Is to carry two evangelists through the western states this summer. The car will be built by Chicago company at cost of ST 900, and the eyangelists who will occupy it are Horace Geiger and the Rev Fl. NJ. Wharton of Philadelphia.
 Besides an observation room the car will contain bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen. Each of the evangelists will have a private office.
 The trip will be conducted under the auspices of the National Evangelization society. The car will be paid for by Mrs Mary s. Geiger of Philadelphia mother of Evangelist Geiger.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
LAWYERS PUMP WITNESSES
The Chipman Will Hearing
 Gives the Opportunity.

Well Known Citizens on the Stand
 Yesterday and To-Day-Some of
 Them Tell Their Experiences
 Nearly All Are of the Opinion That
 the Dead. Man Was Able to Make a
 Will as We'll as To Drive Good,
 Sharp Bargain
 The defense in the Chipman will contest changed their minds yesterday and decided to put in evidence A large array of witnesses will be ex- amined and some of them are among the most prominent men in the city. The court room was crowded to-day in consequence and renewed interest is given to the hearing. But the evil dence is practically a repetition over and over again in a different form. Among the witnesses are Charles J. Pierpont, John G. Jones, the insur- ance agent, who insisted on telling his story his own way, Samuel F. Will Hams, the fnancier. Alderman Ralph Blakeslee, who set the court in a roar about his experience with the Metho- dist church; Henry H. Peck, Frying Wright and Charles A. Colley. None of the above knew anything against Mir Chipman and why he should be considered incompetent in business Mir Williams said the East Main street property, about which there has been so much time spent in examfn- ing witnesses, ought to draw about $66 year before 1891 and now about twice that sum. MT Blakes1ee denied that he belongs to the Methodist church, but said he got his wife there and then made his escape. He also said that he does not belong to the E, ,alyation Army, but is merely one of it's packers. MT Blakeslee thought he was too great sinner for admis- sion to the Salvation Army, which statement seemed to occasion MT O'Neill great surprise, as he thought the Salvation Army was mainly for the redemption of such men as MT B1akeslee said he was. Hans Ras- mussen had had many business trans actions with the late MT Chipman. So had Ervis B. Wright. The latter was strong witness for the will. He said that he used to do MT Chipman's roof painting until last November when MT Chipman found he could get it done for less than MT Wright charged. Mir Wright had to resort to his memorandum for his figures for the work done in past years, but MT Chipman could run them off his tongue and in fact did so.
 Henry H. Peck was another strong witness. He knew MT Chipman since March 1, 1S60 He met him frequent ly and he last saw him at the Danbury fair last year with his wife and Mrs Segus Chipman. Though he was quite deaf then and he was somewhat fec ble he was far from being fncompet- tent. He had no difficulty in expres- sing himself. He was of sound and disposing mind and memory.
 E. L. Frisbie stated that he knew MT Chipman since boyhood. In property affairs he considered him extremely conservative and cautious. He would say he was always an intelligent man. He was speaking to him short time before his death and If MT Chipman did not understand him he certainly made pretty good guesses as to what he was talking to him about. Mir F'ris- bic would say that MT Chipman, while being no exception to the infirmities of age, was nevertheless intelligent and competent A couple of scores of wit nesses have been summoned to testify for the will.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
FREIGHT TED UP IN YERD
More Men Brought Here and
 Put to Work.

The Situation is Becoming Serious at
 the Yard and Merchants are Begin
 ming to Complain--A Settlement May
 Be Effected This Afternoon or Even
 ing.
 More new men were brought here last night to take the places of the striking freight handlers at the Nauga- tuck depot. The gang of Italians who were previously brought here to take the places of the men on strike did not make very rapid progress. The freight was accommodating in large quantities throughout the yard. There was cDn- siderable kicking from merchants and manufacturers concerning their freight, so some new men were brought here last night and they are not all Italians. They are said to be experienced help, but 1t looks at the present time as if more help would have to be secured from New Haven. It would take the present force many a day to catch up, to put things in the shape they were before the strike. The Naugatuck yard is full of freight cars, many more than the regular number. There are all kinds of rumors floating around to-day. It is said that an agreement may be made this afternoon by the railroad officials with the striking freight han dlers. Another report is that If the strike is not quickly adjusted the four or five old employees who did not go out on strike will probably join the strikers. Unless something is done soon to settle the strike there may be a complete tie up at the local freight station.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
SCHNAD MAKES STATEMENT
The Great Steel Manufacturer
 Makes Big Purchase.

Property Facing New York Bay Has
 Been Secured-The Poor and Sick
 Children of New York Will Be Given
 Daily Excursions to the Place-Mrs
 Schwab is Interested With Her Illus
 band in the Work
 New York, May 15.-In order to cor rect numerous misstatements in regard to his recent purchase of Ocean Beach property on Staten Island for the bene fit of poor children, Charles NJ Schwab, president of the United States Steel corporation, made T statement to-day in regard to the investment. He said:
 q have purchased Richmond Beach, facing New York bay, on the south shore of Staten Island near Tottenville, for the benefit of poor and sick chil- dren of New York. The land comprises about a quarter Of a mile of fine beach, also fine fresh water lake, a grove and high land reaching back to the Richmond road. The buildings now on the property, which include a farm house, pavilions on the ocean shore, pagodas and large steamboat dock wilf be altered to suit the purposes of the purchase after consultation with charitable institutions of New York. It is expected that from 1,500 to 2,000 children daily can be provided for at the beach. The children will be con veyed to the beach probably on large steamer and the outings will continue during the open air season. Every child will receive a good dinner.
 "Mrs Schwab Is closely interested with me in this undertaking, and we both have our hearts in it. We shall proceed carefully i2> all respects, avail ing ourselves of the benefit of the ex- perience of charitable organizations