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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
Financial.

Standard Oil advanced the price OF
refined 10 9 cents gallon.
Northwestern Elevated. OF Chicago.
is earning about 7 per cent.
Goulds brokers are buying Missouri
Pacific in good quantities.
Cotton Oil has declared per cent.
dividend for the coming year
Silver in London has this week
touched the lowest point on record.
New York banks have lost through
the Subtreasury since Friday 100000.
Diamond Match has declared the
regular quarterly dividend OF 2 I-2 per
cent.
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Rail
roads earnings are now al the rate oil
:. per cent year.
Robert Bacon. OF J. p. Morgan &
Co. has been elected director OF the
Chicago. Burlington & Quincy
James r. keene talks very bullish.
b.. the street accuses him oil being
really bear in his own behalf.
]. ]. Hill is credited with purchasing
large tracts OF iron ore property in the
Great Mcsaba range. which he will turn
over to the United States Steel Corpor-
alton in short time.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
Tragedy Of Exploding Lamp.

Maiden. Mass. (SpeciaD.-A fire
caused by an exploding lamp in a tene-
ment house, resulted in the death OF a
7-year-old girl and the probably fatal
burning of the mother and another girl.
Charles Fine, wife and four children oc-
cunied the upper tenement. and Reuben
Maydec. wife and four children the
lower tenement. where the explosion oc-
Cured. The body OF Freda. aged 7.
daughter of Reuben Maydcc. was found
dead in bed. her body burned to crisp.
Mrs. Maydec and Yc,a. Io-year-old
girl. were badly burned about the body
ard head. They probably will die. The
father was also badly burned in trying
TO rescue the children. Fine and his
family had narrow Escape from being
suffocated by smoke
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
GEN. cHAFEEE IN IYpHO0N.
vice'GovernOr Wright on the Same lmperied
Ship

Honolulu BY Cahle)-The transport
Summer, arrived here October 80. on the
way to San Francisco with Gen \. K.
Chafiec and licc-Govcrnor Luke Z.
Wright, OF the Phiiapiucs. ON board
The steamer had q terrible cNncriencc
in 4 typhoon soon after leaving Manila.
She los, one OF her boats and had several
damaged For a number oi hours ,hc
was III grave danger
lin an interview Governor Wrigh, had
the following 10 say OF conditions in the
philippines and their future:
The developments following the IN
auouration OF the civil government OF the
islands have been satisfactory. They
now have civil government almost every
where. and the people seem to be learn
ing lis advantages The system OF pro-
vincial and municipal government has
worked we'll During the past year there
has not been a single dcfacation. The
Government is strictly one OF civil
service.
There IS a degree OF peace and safety
III the Philippines now that was never
reached under tho Spanish rule The
SpaniardS used to pay the brigands TO
keep the peace. but We have refused to
continue this system. After the passage
OF the Philippines bill last year we es-
tabliShcd the inSular conStabulary. and
we now have 5000 OF these police We
ind tia, they are the best men for the
business. and they have cleared the pro-
vinccs OF lawbreakcrS. The service Is
one which appeals to The natives. for the
police are chosen from the tribes among
whom they must serve.
The future OF the islands will be a
great ono. What are needed most are
railroads. and these may he built soon by
American capital. There is a trunk line
OF the Island of I.uzon now under CON
Sidcration. and its building will help
greatly
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
GIVE MORE THAN MEN ASK
Western Railroads Head Off Threaten
ed Strike.
ENCOURAGEMENT OF BROTHERHOOD.
Brotherhood OF Railway Trainnen Ia Chicago
Demand an Increase in Wages. and the
Railroads Are Prepared 10 Offer lhem
Nearly Double What They Ask-Sw:ich-
mems Union.

Chicago (SpcciaD.- The Brotherhood
oi Railroad Trainmcn has voted in Ia
vor OF strike in-case the railroads IN
the Chicago district shall refuse an in
crease oil more than two and onc-haIl
cents an hour wages
Although the Brotherhood has voted
for strike. lis members are not likely
to quit work. Before the vote was
taken some oi the railroad managers
had announced that a greater increase
in wages would be allowed the men
than at first offered. II is probable that
as soon as the result oi the vote shall
be announced another conference Will
be held 4; this conference II Is eN-
pccted an increase OF Jour cents ali
hour will be offered. and this offer Will
be accepted.
In statement Just issued. Frank /.
Hawley. grand master OF the Switch
mems Union OF North America. which
is not affiliated with the Brotherhood
OF Railway Trainmen. states that the
members oi this organization have vot-
ed to accept the increase OF 5 I-e cents
an hou- for iorcmen and > I-2 cents
Tor helpers. He states further that the
members OF his union will not be drawn
into any strike which the Brotherhood
may inau.urate.
The Swi,chmcns Union OF North
America claims membership OF 800
men in Chicago. and this membership
alone would give the railroads fair
working force in the event OF strike
OF the Brotherhood men Grand Mas
ter Hawley. in his statement. charges
tina; the brotherhood is encroaching
on the field OF his union in assuming
10 include the switchmen i'll the de-
nands Tor further increase OF wages.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
Spanish Cabinet is Ont.

Madrid (By Cable) -Premier Sagasta
presented to King Alfonso the resigna-
ton OF the entire Cabinet. The King
win decide whether he will accept the
Ministers designations. The Cortes was
informed of the crisis and suspended
sittings until it is solved Should the
King accord continuance OF his CON
fidencc in Premier Sagasta, the Ministry
will be modified. and probably the Min
listers of War, Marine and Justice will
he sacrificed
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.
Rural Free Delivery Service.

The annual gross cost OF 4 complete
rural free delivery service throughout
the United States will approximate Sal
coo.ooo. according 10 the annual report
First Assistant Postmaster General
Wynuc received from August w
Nachcu. the general superintendent Of
the service. he remaining 100000
square mics not row covered BY rural
irce delivery service. according 10 tho
report. will require the employment OF
10000 or 27.coo carriers in addition 10
those now employed. making the entire
force OF carriers when the extension OF
the service is completed within the next
three wears. 10000. After this cxten-
sion is completed the annual rate OF i'll
crease in the appropriations is expected
not to exceed or O per cent. the rate
maintained i'll other branches OF the
postal service.
10 extend the service 1900 routes 4
year until ii becomes universal, the re-
port says. will require such largely in
creased appropriations that the annual
postal deficits for the ensuing two or
three years will probably reach 100000
or SIo.ooo,oco. il not more: but once the
service is completed the additional
revenue derived will soon redncc the
deficits TO present figures. il no, entirely
wipe them out
During the year 1907, l24o3 petitions
for the service were filed. making
total or July last of 22y64o. which ex-
ceedcd by over 1900 the total number
during the preceding four years. Since
July petitions received have averaged
over Goo a month With the amount re-
CURED for routes 10 begin December l..
the entire appropriation has been alb
sorbed. leaving on December fully
LOO routes for which there is no APP
preparation available This number
probably will he increased by January
TO al least $500 Mr. Wynne ard Mr.
Machen say that 10 comply with the de-
nands OF the people and OF members OF
Congress the department will REQUIRE ain
additional appropriation. otherwise fur
Their establishment OF the service will be
deferred until July l next. Ii these adj
ditional funds are granted. 5000 rural
free delivery lettcr-carricrs will be in
active service by May l.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
ODDS AND ENDS OF TIE LATEST NEWS.

Private Arthur WadSworth. OF tho
Eighteenth Regiment. r. ~ c.. who shot
and killed striker. William Durham.
while on duty in the strike regions. was
arrested in Pittsburg and released on
$500 bail pending hearing.
Judge Munger. of the United States
District Court. in Dcs Moincs. imposed
fine of SIcCo and Jail sentence upon
Lctson Ballieu for fraudulent use of
the mails
The board OF inquiry in New York
decided against allowing the Cuban girls
recently brought from Santiago to be
taken to Mrs. Tingley's institution. in
California
The strike of 700 rubber-workers at
the Morgan & Wright Company plant,
i'll Chicago. inaugurates fight between
the Rubber Trust and union labor.
Vice Chancellor Emery signed de-
cree in Newark. ~ J.. enjoining the
United States Steel Corporation $780,
100000 bond conversion plan.
The Medal OF Honor Legion. in scs-
sion i'll PHILADELPHIA. elected officers,
Gen. Daniel F. Sickels, of New York,
being made president.
Two men were killed and three in
jurcd by 4 premature explosion of dyna-
mite at Jcfriesville, 65 miles from St
Louis.
The safe in the postoffice at Cleveland.
Ind. was broken open and looted by
masked robbers.
The residence of Emanuel Jacobus, a
lawyer. of New York. was looted of
iewclry valued at $1,000.
DR. Nansen announces that polar
expedition. under command OF Captain
Amendsden. will start next year for
Boring Straits.
Discovery OF another Carlist plot in
Barcelona has resulted in the arrest OF
number OF leaders OF the movement.
Sir Marcus Samuel was installed as
lord mayor oil London in succession to
Sir Joseph Dimsdale.
Mrs. Annie O'Mahonv. proprietor OF
the Waterford (Ireland) Star, was sen
fenced to two months imprisonment
under the Grimes Act.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
SaIina Arana Acquitted.

Madrid (By Gable AT Bilbao the
jury in the trial of Sabine Arana. leader
of the Autonomist party in the Basque
provinces. who was charged with having
sent to President Roosevelt last spring a
congratulatory dispatch on the granting
of Cuban independence, returned YER
dict of not guilt and the court discharged
the prisoner. The public received the
decision of the court with expressions OF
satisfaction.
AT the opening of the trial of Senior
ground that the prisoners telegram TO
President Roosevelt infringed the in
tegrity and dignity OF Spain, and that he
demanded that a sentence OF eight years
be imnosed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15

The president OF the Liverpool
Chamber OF Commerce says the plant
ing OF American cottonseed in the West
Coast colonies oi South Africa has been
satisfactory. and ii the negroes OF the
Southern States could be transported
.here Great Britain would be indepen-
dent oi the rest OF the world in raw
cotton.
In recognition OF the Jewish anccs-
try OF Sir Marcus Samuel. the new lord
n:ayor al London. the Lord Mayor ;
procession passed through Petticoat
lane. i'll the heart OF the ghetto.
According to the Indian budget state
n,ent submitted in Parliament. the
British government decided 10 make
grant oil S7.5oo.ooo ior relief OF
drought and famine sufferers.
The British steamer Elingamite.
bound from Sydney. y. 5. W.. TO :Auck-
land. has been wrecked on Three
Kings Islands. in the Pacific. and 90
lives were lost.
Premier Baiour. OF England. in a
speech at the Lord Mayors banquet in
London. said there was no political
motive in Emperor Williams visit to
King Edward.
President Castro made triumphal
entry into Caracas. and i; is reported
that the flight OF the revolutionary
fc-ces continues.
Poulinev Bigclow. the author. was
thrown IRON his horse while hunting
in Bavaria and his collar bone broken.
The arrest OF Mascagni. the Italian
composer. a; Boston. has caused an
unpleasant impression in Italy.
Germany will assign several cruisers
to duty on the Pacific coast oil South
and North America
Premier Sagasta rendered to King
Alfonso the resignation OF the Span
ish ministry.
Emperor William arrived at Port
Victoria. England. and was given ma
val and military reception. He review
ed his regiment OF English dragons
in storm. and then proceeded TO San
dringham Castle to visit the King.
The Imperial Court in Saxony. has
sentenced four Italians who betrayed
to France military secrets regarding
| the fortress OF Metz to varying terms
OF imprisonment ranging from 9 to 90
months
Count Boni de Castellane. who was
orsted from the French Chamber OF
Deputies. declares that the action OF
that body was triumph ior defamation
and falsehood.
The striking French miners continue
rioting in the mining towns. At Du-
ray four soldiers were wounded in a
.:.clee and houses and stores sacked
by the strikers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
Serum to Cure Scarlet Fever.

Montreal, Quebec (SpeciaD DR.. c.
4. Charlton, Rockefeller fellow OF pa
thology at McGill University, says that
he has discovered serum which will
combat the scarlet fever parasite in a
patients system Dr. Charlton expert
men;ed with the serum on patients in the
Montreal Civic Hospital. and IS out OF
* cases made prompt rccoverieS with
out complications. The serum tends TO
the quick subsidencc OF the fever and
rapid convalesccnce.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
l.l00 Niles In Open Boat.

New York (SpeciaD.-Captain Kay
and wife and nine seamen. the crew
OF the British bark Florence B. Ed
gett. which they abandoned in mid
ocean October Is after she had been
dismantled in a hurricane and became
waterlogged. arrived here on the
steamer Grenada from Trinidad
When the crew lett the vessel on Oc-
tober is they took TO the long boat.
and after many privationS succeeded III
reaching Grenada on October IS. hav-
ing covered distance OF 1850 miles
in an open boat. The Edgett was
bound from Bear river. \. S. to
R-enos Ayres with cargo OF lumber.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
WOMEN TO RUN A BANK.
Novel Management for a New YORK In.
stilu.ion.

Wabash. Ind (Specian.-Mrs Sarah
+. Dick. OF Huntington. who for 20
years was cashier o; the FRS; National
Bank. retiring when the bank changed
hands. few weeks ago. has been OF
fered the position OF president oil new
banking institution being organized in
New York to cater especially TO the
patronage OF women Several capital
lists are interested in the enterprise.
and it is the desire to have the concern
Differed exclusively by women.
1t is said that the bank will have
S5.ooo.ooo in deposits by the close OF
the first year. Owing to ill-health,
Mrs. Dick was forced TO decline the
offer, although the salary was attractive.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
Items Of Interest.

Rear Admiral Bradford. CHIEF OF the
Bureau OF Equipment. i'll his annual
report recommended that the govern
ment keep control OF the wireless tel
egraph stations along the coast.
American residents and landowners
on the Isle OF Pines called on President
Roosevelt. urging that the protection
OF this government be given the island
Secretary Hay gave Senators Cullom
and Morgan. OF the Senate Canal Com
inittee. assurances that good progress
eas being made on the treaty with Co.
lonbia
William Grant Roe, a druggist. with
two stores i'll Washington. committed
suicide by shooting himself in the head
The act is attributed to illhcalth.
Admiral H. c. Taylor. chief OF the
Bureau oil Navigation. in his annual
report says the crying need OF the Navy
is more officers 10 man the warships.
Prince Henry OF Plcss paid his re-
spec;s TO the President.
In his annual report General Crozie-.
chief OF the Army Bureau OF Ordnance.
praises the new army muskct for its
various improvements.
Governor TAFT reported that the la
droncs who killed D. c. Montgomery
a superintendent OF schools in the Phil
ippincS. have been captured.
Secretary Hay and Sir Michael
Herbert signed the BondElay Treaty
Tor reciprocity between the United
States and Newfoundland
Minister WI, OF China. called al the
White House and presented his letters
OF recall TO President Roosevelt
Passed Assistant Paymastcr Charles
w. Penrose was dismissed from the
Navy Tor financial irregularities.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
Almost Killed by Hazers.

Knoxville, Tenn. (SpeciaD.-An at
tempt to haze a student OF the Univc--
sity OF Tennessee resulted i'll an acct
dent which almost had a fatal conclu-
sion. ]. l.. Williord. oil Memphis. was
the victim OF the prank, and. unless he
was internally injured. as feared. he
will recover. A party OF hazcrs seiz-
ed him. but he escaped and fled TO his
quarters. There the door was thrown
down and he was seized and thrown
out OF a three-story window A pool
OF water was all that broke his fall. a
distance OF so feet. and even then his
shoulder was dislocated.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
Faith Did Not Cure Pneumonia.

Ithaca. N. y. (SpeciaD David
Thompson. wealthy farmer of Perry
City. near Ithaca. died of pneumonia
without having called i'll physician.
He relied entirely on the celebrations
OF a sect called the Church OF the Liv-
ing God or The Holy Ghost and Us
Society" His son also is a believer in
the doctrines of the Holy Ghost and Us
Society lie was treated by hcalers
from Ithaca. who refused his wife adj
!nittancc to his room. His daughter and
sister were shut ont, too. Coroner
Terry. OF johannesburg, will investigate
the case.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
Fireworks for Coon Hunting.

Winstcd. CT (SpcciaD. - Professor
Pupin. inventor of the ocean telephone,
and fellow professor of Columbia Uni
versity. came to Norfolk to hunt coons.
Professor Pupin has invented a new
method OF dislodging coon from the
top of tree Ii consists of firing
Roman candles and sky rockets, which
quickly brings the coon within reach of
the dogs. The innovation promises to
be highly successful.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
Adj't General Corbin's Report.

The annual repor: Of Major General
Henry {. Corbin. adjutant general OF
the Army. deals with every feature OF
the Army. and begins with a statement
showing how the Army is to be reduced
by December 10 co. 200 men. OF which
2.S77 belong to the staff departments.
The report shows that during the fiscal
year there were IS officers killed in ac-
ton or died OF wounds and disease. 81
resigned and 6S retired. OF the enlisted
men Lay were killed or died OF wounds
or disease. $500 were discharged on
the expiration OF service. 5.6oS were dis
charged for disability or dismissed by
order OF court-martial, 4.667 deserted, :
were missing and 2oS retired.
General Corbin. in calling attention To
his former recommendation that the
rank and pay OF military attaches abroad
should be increased suggests that re-
tired officers OF high rank might he Sc
lected for this service. While the num-
Der of attaches has been decreased. the
service has improved because OF the re-
ciprocal relations that have been estab-
lished with the war departments of the
several governments where officers are
stationed. He cites the two cases where
the military attache at Paris secured the
model of the Lcbcl rifle and the French
saddle from the French government
General Corbin discusses the various
schools of the Army. and points out the
advantages that will accrue through
them
In reviewing the reports of the officers
who participated in the army and navy
maneuvers last September General Cor
bin says that much valuable information
was acquired.
He strongly recommends that similar
exercises be conducted annually and
made to embrace each year a new theatcr
OF operations. so that the benefit may be
shared by the different garrisons in the
several fields OF defense
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
Shot Fiancee and Himself.

Buffalo. n. Y. (SpeciaD.-Christo-
pher Willis. OF Bath. shot his sweet
heart. Mary Ferguson. also OF Bath,
through the head. then fired three bull
lets into his own body. He died in
stan,ly. and she survived but hall an
hour The tragedy was the outcome
OF lovers quarrel. Both were stu
dents at the State Normal School at
Gcncseo. The girl was IS and Willis
Is wears OF age.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
Cubans Want Steinhart.

Havana (SpcciaD The Cuban press
is Al present making 1 campaign for
the appointment OF Frank Steinhart az
United States consul general at Ha-
vana. Mr.. Steinhart has had charge
OF the department OF military records.
Ii is understood that President Palma
has intimated to Washington that Mr..
Steinhart would be persona grata TO the
Cuban CnVcrnmcnt
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
Gar Of Russia Has MeIancholia.

Copenhagen SpeciaD.-According TO
information received at the Danish Court,
Emperor Nicholas of Russia is greatly
depressed in mind and is melancholy.
His condition has created anxiety here
The Czarowitch, who will leave ST.
Petersburg in few days for Copen-
hagen. does not want TO go TO Yalta lin
the South of Russia where the Gar is.
and will return to St. Petersburg at his
mothers wish
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
Duel With Pistols.

Grandin Mo. (SpeciaD Joseph Far
row ard Marion Dun engaged in duel
with pistols on the street here as the
result OF which both men were killed.
Eleven shots were exchanged al short
range. eight taking effect. each man be-
ing hit four times The immediate cause
OF the duel was difference over cleo
ton matters, but bad blood had existed
between the two men for several years.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
Echo OF the Strike.

Cincinnati. o. (SpeciaD. Shaw
& Irving Commission Company OF Gin
cinnati entered suit against the Chesa-
peake & Ohio Railway at Newport.
KY. for $500 for alleged failure to
deliver seven carloads OF groceries to
grocerS in the coalmining regions OF
West Virginia between August p and
September 5 The petition charges
that during the coal strike seven car
loads OF groceries were carried beyond
their destination.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
Prize Fights in the ARMY.

The War Department is reluctant to
commit itself on the subject OF prize
fighting in the army.
Some time ago the commanding
general OF the Department OF Missouri
asked whether an enlisted man in the
army had right TO take part as prin-
cipal in an athletic contest He was
informed that there are some subjects
as to which i; is impossible for the
War Department 10 prescribe uni
ior:. rule. and this is one of them
But apart from the strict law in the
case it is matter OF common infor-
nation that local sentiment is divided
i'll respect 10 contests OF the kind de-
Scribed. and this adds TO the difficulty
OF framing rule. were there no legal
obstacles in the way OF its preparation. y
There being no legal power in the
Department TO establish rule on the
subject the acting Secretary OF War
decides that the question presented be
LETT 10 the regulations OF the post COM
wander
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
Civil Service Classes.

In It's annual report the Civil Service
Commission urges that Congress pro-
vide for the Redistribution OF the en-
tire departmental service.
The commission says that until such
Reconsideration is made it does not feel
justified i'll attempting TO enforce any
Uniform system OF regulations for pro-
motions in the civil service 1t urges
that each department adopt a syste,.
OF promotions OF its own. including
examinations where advisable. which
will best meet conditions within the
department
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-15
Minister to Brazil.

Lincoln. Ncb. (SpeciaD.-D. E.
Thompson. OF Lincoln. has accepted
the appointment OF United States min
lister to Brazil This place was offered
hi-. by the President about a month
ago. Mr. Thompson was caucus can
d;datc Tor United States Senator from
Nebraska two years ago. but withdrew
in favor OF Senator Dietrich.