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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Products OF the Farms.

The Census Office has issued reports
that in 1900 the total number OF farms
reporting Irish potatoes was $3.50, POI.
with 2.93S.ose acres AID q product ii
ZzS..'2S.Sc1 hushcl, valued ~ SIS. 8-6Il.
New York Leads with .;35.c.;3 ;,crc. anil 4
proGuc, OF 5SoCo47I bushels. valued at
SI5.oIe.IS5
The total number OF farms reporting
sweet potatoes was I,ooI.S77. with $50
AZ acres and product OF 425eo.6o6
bushels. valued at SIo.S76. 200. The larg-
est yield was in North Carolina. which
had $3.50 acres and a product OF 5.7SI.-
50 bushels. valued at S2.II0.o56. Gcor
gia follows with 7o.c2o acres and pro-
duct OF 5.oS7,674 bushels. valued al So,
$4,000. The other principal state is
Virginia. with 1861 acres and 4 product
OF .i.47o.to2 bushels valued at ST . co. 1888.
The total number of farms reporting
onions was e4+.37o, with 1888 acres,
and product OF II.7oI.I23 bushels. val
ucd at S6637. 625.
Farms reporting vegetables other than
potatoes and onions numbered .s5I547o
having 2.fI5.545 acres and valuation OF
the product OF SIISSS3.5Ss.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
MORGAN'S GREAT
SHIP COMBINE
The "COmmunity of interests Idea Ex'
tended TO Ocean Transportation.
TO BE CAPITALIZED AT SI5O,OCO.6 500.
All OF the Large Transatlantic Companies vii
Be Either Actually Owned by the Syndicate
or Will BE Brought Into Working Agreement
With It-British Steamers Still TO Fly That
Flag 10 Retain Their Subsidies.

New York, Especial The announce
ment in London dispatches that ]. p.
Morgan. who is now abroad. had con-
summatcd plan to combine all the lead
ing transatlantic steamship lines. was
confirmed at the Morgan banking house
The companies to be consolidated WILL
il is understood. include the American
and Red Star lines. White Star Line
Dominion Line. Atlantic Transport Line
and the Leyland Line. The two last
named lines have been under Morgan
control for some time Probable addi
tons to this list are Cunard. Wilson and
Holland american companies. and il Is
understood that working agreement
will he reached with the other leading
transatlantic companies including the
North German Lloyd Hamburg Ameri-
can. General Transatlantic tFrcnch) and
Allan and Anchor'lincS
Mr.. Morgan has given the matter
much OF his time since his arrival on the
other side. In this country the more i'm
portant details have been in the hands OF
Clement \. GriScom. OF the American
Line while Charles Steele Mr.. Morgan
partner in this city. has had charge OF
the legal prcliminaricS.
1t is yet too early to give the exact
scope OF the scheme but as now outlined
there will be an American holding COM
pany into which all the steamship COM
panies which propose to enter the com
binc will put their stock holdingS-"pool
their issues in exactly the same way
that the various concerns embraced III
the United States Steel Corporation
threw in their holdings. receiving in re-
turn stock OF the main OF parent COM
pany.
jus, what the capitalization OF the com
pany will be is not vet known. but the
amount is likely to he we'll in excess OF
SI5o.ooo.Coo. This phase OF the project
will depend entirely upon the number OF
steamship companies taken into the COM
hinc
One of the most interesting features
OF the plan deals with the subsidy ques-
ton. The White Star and Cunard lines
receive liberal subsidies from the British
government. These subsidies would be
withheld or abrogated il the ships OF
these lines changed their flag from Brit
ish to American. Because OF this the
ships OF the White Star. Cunard and the
English subsidized companies will doubt
less continue nominally under British
control
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
SOLDIERS KILLED IN EXPLOSION.
Over On: Hundred Men Said to Have Per.
ished in Barracks.

MAnagua, Nicaragua BY Cablc).-.A
severe explosion occurred here the night
oi NrrH lC \ large two->tory bar
rack. situated near the lake front and
IN tic center oi ls -ity, was blown into
fragments B>twoc 100 and 200 Off
GERS and soldiers are reported to have
been killed and many soldiers and ctEcr
persons are reported 10 have been u
Jured. a large number OF ho" es near
the barracks. including the National
Hotel. the Central telegraph station and
the National Palace. were d. laged or
wrecked
Presidea; Zcaya Vas abscn. at Mas
Saya at the time oi the explosion. but
nc hurricdly returned TO Managua on
horseback. He has published statement
III which he attributes the disaster 10 the
work Of conSpirator> He says that tons
OF dynamite. III addition To quantity
OF powder were stored in the barracks.
The actual causes which led to the cx-
plcSion have not yet been determined.
After the first explosion the police no
titicd ihc terrified people 20 temporarily
leave the city. IS il was thought the
burning building still contained dyna-
mite. Large numbers consequently fed
70 the suburbs. he hr,t explosion was
.'ollcwed by several minor decorations.
supposed 70 have been caused BIZ the ex-
plosion ~ packages of gurpowdc-
The present loves; estimate 81 the
damage caused by The explosion. in
houses. furniture. cannon and war ma
terIal. i 100000 pesos.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
PEACE MAY BE NEAR.
Eoer Commands to Elect Representatives Tor
n Conference.

London. (By Cable The first Off
ciai statement a to the peace ncgotia-
tions in South Africa has been given out.
The government leader. A. J. Balfour,
gave ont the following in the House OF
Commons:
After two conferences between Lord
Miner. the British High Commissioner
OF South africa. and Lord Kitchener
and the Boer delegates at Pretoria. Lord
Kitchener. while refusing to gran; an ar
mis;icc. on military grounds. has agreed
to give facilities for the election and
meeting OF Representatives OF the various
Bocr commands to consider the position.
The Bocr leaders have. therefore. left
Pretoria TO carry ont this plan.
Mr. Baliour added that il was not ex-
pccted that communication between the
British authorities and the Bocr leaders
could be resumed in less than three
weeks time
Mr.. BaliourS statement made gen
orally favorable impression. II was
argued among the members that the ac-
ton OF the Boer leaders demonstrated
that. al any rate. majority OF the del
cgates favor the acceptance of the sug-
geSted British peace terms.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
ODDS AND ENDS OF TnE NEWS.

The National Manufacturer, As>ocia-
ton. in session in Indianapolis. elected
y. NJ. Parry OF Indianapolis president.
and selected Nc:y O-lvan, - the nr>f
convention city.
The firm OF j. + Morgan & Co gave
CIT 4 statement declaring that ] Z. Nor
gan is in complete and absolute con
troll OF the Louisville and Nashville.
William NJ. Jones WAS committed to
Jail without bail on the charge OF muir
dcring George NJ. Haywood III Detroit.
lie cmphaiically asserts his innocence.
he International Society al La Sava-
eur OF Paris, France. awarded gold
medal Ia Miss Emma C. Sickcls III Chi
cago. for her bravery in checking The In
dian war OF 1860.
\ charge oi highway robbery was
lodged iii Richmond. VA. against Rich
ard Clay. boy OF even years. who
made practice o. holding TIP other
boys.
Herbert WEIGH. 81 Philadelphia. pro-
posed the raising OF a iund to endow
a scientific and technical school at the
Washington and Lee University.
Hermann Ganswindt, I flying machine
inventor. was arrested in Berlin on the
CHARGE OF sv.;-i IT, - ~--n-; -
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
FENCE DISPUTE LED TO A TRAGEDY.
Two Ven Dead and Woman Probably Fatally
Wounded

De Witt. Ark. (SpeciaD A tragedy
has been reported six miles east OF here.
in which Henry Hill and B. F. Dillon
lost their lives and Mrs. B. F. Dillon
was perhaps fatally wounded
Henry Hill and his brother-in-law. B.
F. Dillon. were owners OF adjoining
farms. a dispute arose regarding a
cross-fence between their places Hill.
it is said. took his rifle and went over
TO billions 1t is alleged that he called
Dillon out on the front porch and shot
him down. killing him instantly.
Mrs. Dillon. who is Hills sister. ran
ont OF the house 10 her husband when.
it is claimed. Hill sho, her through the
body Walter Dillon. son OF the slain
man and nephew OF Hill. arrived on the
scene and shot Hill twice with a rifle,
killing him instantly.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
SUMMARY OF THE LATEST NEWS.
Domestic.

Judge Holli>ter. in Cincinnati. issued
an injunction to restrain the American
Federation and local unions from inter
fering with the business OF the brewers
and the contracts made by brewery pro
prietors with their employees.
Wealthy Miss Mowatt who died in
Ncwburgh n y. had provided that en-
graved invitations should be issued TO
:. her funeral. and that only those invited
| should he allowed 10 attend.
President elect Palma says he will
combine the Cuban post and telegraph
| services under one head and make Gen
cral l'igucredo director OF the united
| department
Edward Batson was found guilty in
/ Lake Charles. La. OF the m.rder OF the
Earl family. and is TO die on the scat
fold
Five negro children are reported to
have died from starvation in Haywood
County. Tenn.
The chief OF police of San Francisco
announced that the murderer OF Nora
Fuller was C B. Hadlcy. who disap-
peared al the time and has never since
been seen.
The plant OF the Monongahela Tin
plate Works. covering five acres OF
ground. in Pittsburg. was saved from de
struction by fire
The Roclldale Lime Company. OF
Toms Brook. Va. sold its entire plant
10 !. {. Paxton. OF Boutctourt county.
FOR S2s,oz5.
While playing Wild West. Carroll Vii
lis. * years OF age. was stabbed in
Winchester. Va. by Robert L. Gray, Jr..
another youth
Fourteen competitors submitted mod
els Tor the Jefferson Davis memorial
arch 10 be erected in Richmond. Va.
The arrival OF a lot OF non-union line
men at Mckeesport resulted i'll a fight
with the strikers in which the police
| took a hand. Several men were injured,
including +. b. Mattox, who said his
home was in Baltimore.
The brig Jennie Hubert. OF Baltimore.
was towcd into Savannah after a terrible
experience in n storm The captain was
crushed 10 the deck by falling spar.
The first mate and several OF the crew
were also injured.
Peter Van NliSsingcn wrote an open
letter 10 the President. quoting from 4
number OF treaties TO show that mules
have been considered by this govern
ment to be contraband OF war.
A colorcd man was arrested i'll Nor
gantown. W Va. being the ninth to be
taken into custody on suspicion OF hav-
ing murdered Alfred Jones.
Mrs. Lotto G. Dimon secured a YER
dict against the New York Central Rail
road Company for 10000 in New York.
Thomas Crystal still lives in Helena.
Mont. despite the fact that his spinal
cord has been severed by bullet.
Abraham May was shot and killed in
Kingston. Tenn. by his wife.
General Chatfec had talk with the
Datto Grande OF the Moros and told
him the American sovereignty must be
respected. The transport Hancock, with
soldiers. has been sent TO enforce de-
mands, if resisted
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
CHINESE REBELS BEsIEdE NAN MING.
American and japanese Ministers Object TO
the British Tariff.

Canton (By Cablc).--The rebels are
besieging Marking, an important city in
the Province OF Kwangsi. and it is re-
ported that the place has already fallen.
The telegraph wires beyond Wuchow,
between Canton and Marking. have been
cut.
London. (By Gable. "A dispatch to a
ncwsagency from Shanghai. says the for
cign merchants there are increasing
their opposition to the tariff proposals of
Sir James L. Mackay. the British tariff
commissioner. which include the aboli-
ton OF the Likin and the increase of
the import duties The American and
British commissioners me: and fully
discussed the question. Subsequently the
American commissioner announced that
his decision was against Sir James pro-
posals. The Japanese commissioner also
condemns them
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
PRO.BOER QUOTES THE TREATY.
Sends President Roosevelt Letter Arguing
Against British Camps.

Chicago. (SpeciaD Peter Van Wis
singer. who has been one Of the most
active friends OF the Beers in Chicago
has sent to President Roosevelt an open
letter advancing an argument against the
British mule traffic in the United States
He declares that the traffic is in violation
OF the treaty OF Washington.
Article & OF that treaty the letter
reads. lays down three rules by which
arbitrators are to be governed. The
second rule declares \ neutral govern
mcnt is bound not to permit or suffer
either bclligerent 10 make Use OF its ports
or waters as the base Of naval opera
tions against the other. or for the pur-
pose OF renewal or augmentation OF mil
itary supplies of arms or the recruitment
OF men
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
STEAMER BURNS
AND SCORES PERISH
Sixty People Lost or Missing in Terri
Bile Disaster.
MANY OF THE CREW MISSING.
Steamer City OF Pittsburg Destroyed Near
Turner's Landing. on the Ohio River-The
Flames Break Out at O'clock in the Morn
izg, and Soon Envelop the VesseI-The
Passengers Become Panic Stricken.

Cairo. ILL.,. SpecialD.-rhc side wheel
steamer City OF Pittsburg, bound from
Cincinnati for Memphis. was burned TO
the water edge at Turner'S Landing. on
the Ohio River. near OgdcnS, H.. -
miles from this city.
1t is reported that Co lives were lost
and that many others were badly burned.
but the list OF losses is no; yet definitely
determined.
All available boats from Cairo went
to the scene Tor relief The steamer
Maud kilgorc brough; the survivors here
At o p n and clothing was given them.
Capt john w Phillips says 80 OF the
passengers are missing and the same
number ~ the crew. Eighty OF those
who were OIL board have been accounted
for
Most OF the passengers were still in
bed when Clerk Oliver Phillips gave the
alarm. The fire began i'll the forward
part OF the boat. The engineers al once
started all the pumping engines. while
the crew brought all the fire hose into
play.
Amid streams OF water on all sides.
flames from the lower deck and dense
clouds OF smoke. the passengers rushed
from their Siaterooms and irighttul
panic ensued The appeals OF the OF
iiccrs and crew could not appeasc the
crror-stricken crowds. They interfercd
with those throwing water on the flames,
as we'll as with those working with the
lifeboats Few could adjust life pre-
servers or do anything TO help them
selves.
The smoke was sitting. Great clouds
iloatcd through the blazing steamer.
choking the passengers and adding TO
the terror Children cried pitiiully. beg
ging that they might be saved Lifcboats
were manned and every effort was made
to save the passengers from the floating
furnace.
From the river banks the sparks from
the burning craft and the dense clouds
OF smoke. tingcd wi;hs flames, made a
strange spectacle.
Boats were sent from shore to help in
the work OF rescue. Laden to the limit
with passengers in scant attire. these
boats returned TO the river bank As
fast as they could be empticd they re-
turned TO the Inflated steamer
The burning steamer was quickly
headed for the bank, but many passen-
gers were forced TO jump from the
stern. In trying to swim ashore through
the swift current a number were
drowned. Many also persisted in the
flames. About 20 women were taken
off in yawl
Help. except from persons living
near by. did not arrive until Ego P NJ
Passengers having only night clothes and
without food suffered terribly.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
DEATH OF MAJOR PRUDEN.
For Years Was Assistant Secretary TO the
President.

Washington, d. C.. (SpeciaD Major
Oscar L. Pruden. assistant secretary to
the President, died at the Garfield Hos
pital Major Prudcn was taken to the
hospital about two weeks ago, and his
death had been expected at any mo
meat since then.
Major Prudcn was born at Dover. \.
J.. in 1888. His boyhood was spent at
his home in that city. At the age OF IL
he enlisted in New Jersey regiment.
early in the Civil War, and was sent i'm
mediately to the front 10 participate in
the Virginia campaign.
In 1877. under the administration OF
r. b. Hayes. Major Pruden was made
assistant secretary to the President. This
place he continued to hold until the time
OF his death.
Major Prudcn'S special work was in
connection with nominations. and il was
part OF his duty to deliver to Congress
all messages OF the presidents. Through
this Major Prudcn became one OF the
best-known attaches OF the White House
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
A Big BLAZE
IN DALLAS, TEXAS
One Fire Alter Another Destroys $780,
600 OF Property
TWO MEN ARE FATALLY INJURED.
II Is Claimed BY Insurance Men That the
Fire in the Suburb Vas Incendiary, and
the Police and Fire Departments Are
Strongly Inclined 20 the Belief That the
Other Fires We're lncendiary.

Dallas. Texas, (SpeciaD Two per-
sons fatally injured, Fire Chief Magee
Frustrated and property loss of fully
S55o.ooo IS the result of several fires
which occurred in this city shortly at
ter 3 o'clock in the morning.
After fighting The fire for two hours
met Magee was Frustrated and the COM
mand OF the department was turned over
to an assistant The Chief was rescued
by the police from the flames and was
unconscious for several hours, but is
now reported ON of danger
Fireman William Spur. OF Company
No 3. was struck in the face with a
brick and is said to be fatally injured.
The son OF Fire Chief Magee. who was
sleeping At the Central Station, was
found on the floor OF the engine room
with fractured skull afterward. He
will probably die
The Dorsey Printing Company's build
ing and plant was destroyed. the loss be-
ing S2ooooo half covered by insurance.
While the Dorsey fire was in progress
and more than half the fire department
was engaged there. second alarm was
received from Lamar street. close to the
ldl &c agricultural UiSlriCI. y IlRH WIFI
blowing from the south saved the imple-
ment establishments and the adjoining
property from destruction Half of the
buildings burned were business houses
and the remainder dwellings The Grit
fifth Lumber Company's yard ignited,
and this company is one of the principal
losers in that section OF the city.
1t Is estimated that the losses in the
Lamar street district will aggregate
$4,000 OF which Griffith & Co. sustain
$4,000. with insurance OF So. 600: Crow
dus & Co. hides. 5000. half insured;
leargan Storage Company. $4,000. in
surance not known; Weithcmer & Son,
bottling works. $1,000. partly insured;
Heating Implement ompany. loss heavy.
y dozen smaller mercantile and manu-
featuring establishments were destroyed,
the losses in each case being from ST, 900
to $1,000, with light insurance.
While the two big fires were raging
another alarm came in from the resi-
dence district Of Fisher Lane. in South
Dallas. two miles distant This fire de-
stroycd four cottages worth $4,000.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
TO RAISE PRICE OF POPLAR.
The Lumber Manufacturers OF Southern
States Organize.

Lexington. Ky. (SpeciaD At a
meeting here the Yellow Poplar Lum-
Der Manufacturers Association OF the
United States was organized Ninety
per cent. OF the poplar manufacturers
of the country were represented
1t was decided TO advance the price
of all grades of poplar lumber s. per
1000 feet on an average. The supply OF
poplar lumber is said 10 be 10000. 600
ieet shor, hi. year. The purpose OF
the association is to maintain uniform
prices and recognize one standard of
grades Kentucky. Virginia. West Nir-
ginia Tennessee. Ohio. the Carolinas
Florida and Mississippi are The States
chiefly Interested.
Among the directors elected arc E. c
Concord OF St .AbanS. w Va: { y.
Curtin. Sutton, w. Va; S l.. Licbcr-
man. Nashville: g. J. Gailahan. Chaita-
nooga. and Nj f Green. Nashville
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
A GREAT AiRSHlP.
c. 7. Hoffman. Of milwaukee Claims Maxim's
Sz5o.G0O Prize.

Milwaukee. Wis. Especial &c. T.
Hoffman,. OF this city. the inventor OF
an airship which he says is certain to
answer all expectations, is out with a
claim for the premium of $4,000 of
Tered by Sir Hiram Maxim. OF London,
TO the inventor OF d useful airship for
military purposes
MIR. Hoffman, proposes TO give SI25.-
900 OF the prize To any capitalist who
will back him in building his vessel. and
TO put up $4,000 more for challenge
exhibition with the Chicago Air Naviga-
tion Club
One patent covers the invention made
by Mr.. Hoffman,. He claims to have
devices enabling him TO start and 60 up
ward under any conditions. TO move in
any direction. TO maintain an equlib-
rum under all circumstances. and to
alight safely anywhere.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Dead Train Robber Identified.

San Autonio. Texas. (SpeciaD Mrs.
l.. 4. Cox, OF Abilene. Texas. has ar
rived in The city and has further identi-
fled the man killed by Officer Taylor
Wednesday as her son. Orland Camille
Hanks. an alleged train robbcr On the
body Of the dead man was found between
$500 and $500 in bank bills OF the Ma
tcna Bank Of Montana. which has been
Identified Is money taken from the Great
Northern express Train a; Wagner,
Mont. July 3. l0oI
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Financial.

The subtrcasury statement shows the
banks have gained So7Sooo during the.
past week
]! he price OF crude oil has been adj
vanccd cents a barrel to SI.eo for the
Pennsylvania product
The .Amalgamatcd Copper Company
directors have declared Il quarterly divi-
dcnd oi one-half OF per cent. rcduc-
ION 81 one half per cent
he directors OF the American Tele-
phone Company al il regular monthly
meeting did not take Up the question OF
a new stock issue.
Chesapeake and Ohio gross earnings
increased S00.ISo in the second week
IT April Since July The increase has
been SpNS 2SI.
1t j. believed hat Paris will be a
hcaNy investor in English and American
securities, hccausc OF the plethora OF
money in Paris
Daring the first week in April 20 rail
road, increased their gross earnings 0.G5
per cent. ard in the second week : road
increased oo7 per cent.
A special meeting OF the stockholders
Of the Pittsburg Coal Company is cal ed
.or April 20. 10 authorize an issue OF
S5.ooo.ooo bonds for the purpose OF cx-
tending the company business.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26
Bulgaria FLAMES Turkey.

Sofia. Bulgaria, (By Cable).-Thc
Bulgarian Government has issued i cir
cular to lis agents i'll Turkey. declaring
its disapproval OF the disorders among
Bulgarians in Turkey 1t has. at the
same time. informed the powers tina,
Bulgaria is unable to maintain TRANQUIL
ity IN the Balkan peninsula unless con
ditions in Turkey are bettcred. Another
Eight between Turkish troops and IS Bull
garians has occurred near Kilindier
Eight OF the Bulgarians were killed
Turks say three OF the dead men wore
the uniform of the Bulgarian army
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-26

Lausanne. Switzerland. (By Cable).- -
An American youth and the son of a
Lausanne publisher Herr liner, have
been killed by falling to the bottom of a
gorge in the Encel Pass near Evionnaz.
The American was Talcott Williams
Chambers, 10 years old. only son of a
missionary. Rev. William n. Chambers,
stationed at Adana. Asia Minor. Young
Chambers was nephew of Talcott VIII
lian.s, OF Philadelphia.