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Crashed Into Circus Train.

Oklahoma, .. T. tSpeciaD.-At
Choc:aw. 10 miles east OF this place, a
freight train ran into the rear OF the
Sells Downs circus train. killing three
persons and wounding 20 others, sew
c.al fatally. All OF the killed and
wounded belong TO the circus except
the conductor OF the show train who
was fatally injured. The Sells Downs
train was standing on the main track
when the accident occurred. Two OF
its sleeping cars were demolished
many occupants being pinioned be-
meath The wreckage. The ,:niniurcd
passengers went quickly TO their relief
and soon took out The dead
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-27
Sho. His So1'S Employer.

Charlotte, ~ c. (SpeciaD.-A spe-
cial from Laurinburg says that Charles
Lockemy, superintendent OF the Rich
mond Cotton Mills. was killed by Nor
r;s Saunders. father Of boy employed
in the mill, bnt who had been dis
charged for rebellious conduct. On
arriving home he reported his dis
charge 10 his father. who secured a
pistol and proceeded 10 the mill. He
met Superintendent Lockemy, and
ai,er 4 lew words shot him
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-27
Tragedy Follows BOYS Quarrel.

Jackson, KY. (SpeciaD As the re-
suit OF quarrel between two boys near
Callahan's store, on Longs Creek, this
county, Garden Denton was instantly
killed, Harrison Mcdaniel and Dutch
Burton were probably fatally wounded,
and Willie Burton, Bud Thompson and
Rhodes Hall were slightly wounded.
According to the story OF the fight re-
ceived here or 10 men and boys were
on their way home from 4 mil! when
two of the boys became involved in 4
fist fight over some trivial matter 9th
ers joined in. pistols were drawn and the
fight became general.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-27
Broke Jail TO See Dying Mother.

Wheeling. w Va (SpcciaD.-Ed-
ward K Williams. convicted OF the
murder OF a companion in a lower state
mining camp, broke out OF jail. visited
his dying mother and then surrendered
himself to the authorities. The pris-
oner, whose exploit is 4 most remark
able one, was ordered sent TO the State
prison for twenty years and had been
sent to the Hinton jail to await the
convenience OF officers who were to
take him 10 Moundsvile.
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SUMMARY OF THE LATEST NEWS.
Domestic.

William Phillips and William Owens
rivals i'll love, had fight in Langdalc
Ala. III which Owens was instantly
killed and Phillips MORALLY wounded.
Ten warrants were issued at York,
Pa. Tor the arrest oil William O.
Thompson. treasurer al York county.
who is charged with forgery and eri-
bezzlemcnt
American forces commanded by
Capt. John ]. Pershing captured seven
forts and killed Is Moros and
wounded 70 on the Island OF Minda-
mao. F. |.
Detective Thomas ]. Sharkcy was
held by the coroner's jury in $1,000
for causing the death OF Banker Mich
olas Fish in New York.
Secretary oi the Treasury Shaw cx-
planned in Chicago that ii the sub
treasures were abolished now it would
release about $4,000. 900.
President Gompcrs. OF the American
Federation OF Labor. said the striking
miners will be able to hold out ior
months.
The transport Solace arrived at San
Francisco with naval officers and ma
rines from the Philippines.
Luther Brooks. 4 jealous painte-.
shot and killed Mrs. Nellie Carver a,
Baldwinsville. \. Y.
Mrs. Margaret Burk. OF Pittsburg,
was frightened to death by terrifying
dream.
The United States cruiser Des
Moines was launched at the Fort River
Shipyards. at Quincy, Mass. Miss FL
sic Macomber. OF Des Moines. chris
tening her. while Miss Clara n. Carl
Dor. OF Haverhill. Mass. cut the ropes
which started her down the ways.
Fifteen hundred factory operatives
employed by the American Iron and
Steel Manufacturing Company who
struck against the employment OF ne
grocs returned TO work.
The Moorhead Brothers Compar:
OF Pittsburg received the first con
Signnent OF large order OF muck
iron from Germany.
DR.. Walter Curry. 4 brother OF for
nlcr United States Minister Curry.
Brandford, Conn.
Mrs. a. Stapeling Shoridon leapcd
overheard from the steamer La lou
raine while the steamship was en- route
to New York.
Tx Vi MIS-. -llllliC OlitLNl ,
whose nude body was found in the Nor
ris Canal. has been cleared up. and the
police of New York claim she was muir
dered by man named Hooper Young
in cheap tenement at 1903 West Fifty
eighth street.
Peter Hernia, who shot and killed
Barney Kanter i'll Hackensack, \. J.,
because the latter refused to sell him
FIVE cents worth OF dog meat, was
hanged after desperate struggle with
the sheriff deputies.
The American Window-glass COM
pany, the Federation of Cooperative
Manufacturers and the Window-glass
Workers Assembly OF Pit;sburg have
effected an agreement as to the wage
scale.
Three train crews refused to handle
nonunion coal from the Reading Com
pany's colliery at Shenandoah. PA. Sub
sequently. under the guard OF soldiers,
a train OF g cars was started.
y collision on the Baltimore and Ohio
Southwestern between passenger and
freight train caused the death OF per-
sons. the serious injury OF > and injuries
TO 10 others.
Rev. John Stebbins Lee, first presi-
dent OF St. Lawrence University, died
at his home. in Canton. \. y.
Four persons were injured in a
freight wreck on the Philadelphia and
Reading at Sunbury, Pa.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-27
Belgian Queen Dead.

Spa. Belgium (By Cable).-Ma-ie
Henriette. Queen OF the Belgians, died
here Suddenly. She had long suffered
from heart disease and asthma. Neither
her husband members OF her family
nor he- doctors were present at the
time OF her death She was seated at
a table eating a light dinner. when she
was seized with an attack OF fainting
DR.. Gullaume. who in the course OF
the day. had remarked upon disquiet-
ing symptoms in the Queens condition,
was summoned Immediately, but she
was dead before he arrived.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-27
Murderer Thrice Hanged.

Vienna (By Cable).-Extraordina.y
scenes occurred at the hanging OF
Zcco Kamenow at Widen citadel for
murder kamenow had Il concealed
knife on his person. and when tie,
guard came TO take him 10 the scaffold
he stabbed a soldier and three OF the
guards. He was sliced and forced TO
The scaffold. On the first drop the
rope broke and he fell to the floor hall
dead. He was picked up and again the
rope was fixed. This time the hanging
seemed successful. but when the BODY
was taken down it was discovered thu
iie was not yet extinct.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-27
Porto Rico Loses the Tax.

Acting on the opinion Of the A,tor-
ncy General. the Treasury Department
has held that under existing laws the
tonnage taxes collected in Porto Rico
shall be covered into the United States
Treasury to the credit OF the Marine
Hospital service. This disposes OF the
question whether these taxes should
not be turned into the Porto Rican
frclSurY
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-27
Killed by a Train.

Luray. Va. (SpeciaD .-William H.
Price. OF New Port. this county, was
run oevr by freight train OH the Nor
folk and Western Railroad. in the
northern suburbs OF Shenandoah. this
county, about midnight and instantly
killed. Price was on a trestle when
run down. He had been employed in
the furnace at that town, and, it IS
supposed. was on his way to New Port,
where he had wife and six children.
Mail. advices from Minister Congo
in Pellin. indicate that another serir
Boxer uprising IS impending n CT
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-27
Blind Man TO Be- Rich.

Pi,;sburg SPECIALIZATION Brislin
was awarded the decision in his sui;
against the Carnegie Steel Company
icr infringement Oh his patent. is blind
and quite poor. Ii the decision OF the
court is sustained. which now seems
likely. it is said Brislin will collect
S. COO COO in penalties Tor the use OF
his patent Mos: OF this will have to
come from the Steel Trust.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-27
A Trick that Did Not Work.

Knoxville, Tenn. (SpeciaD.-A box
intended for Harvey Logan. the al
legged Montana train robber. in jail
here. was intercepted by the sheriff
The box contained several packages OF
tobacco and six cob pipes with long
stems. Over the mouths OF the pipes
we're seals. These were broken b. the
sheriff. VINO found a steel saw - inches
long II each pipe.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-27
Shot Sweetheart: Killed Himself.

Jamestown, Pa. (SpeciaD David NJ
Gouelner, well-known young man, shot
and seriously wounded Miss Lcorcna
Winnebrenner, aged II years, near her
home in Conemaugh, and then killed
himself. Jealousy ard desire for re-
venge are given as the causes for TIE
act. Miss Winnebrenner and Edward
Kaylor were walking lcisurc..v a!ong a
, street. Coughncr passed them. and
when a few feet ahead he sudde..lx turn
and commenced firing. He fired rf.ree
Is at the girl, TWO Of which took ef-
Miss WinncbreHner NAV rece
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Court. Marshal for Lieutenant Owen.

The Navy Department will follow the
usual course OF procedure in the case OF
Lieut. Alfred c. Owen, who has been
missing from his station. the battleship
Massachusetts for nearly two months
The procedure is to institute search for
the missing man. and, unless extraordi-
nary circumstances have developed in
connection with his French leave"
bring him before a court-martial on
charge OF absence without leave"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-27
His Body on III. Track.

Danvilie. ILL., tSpeciaD.-Thomas J..
Ryan. OF Hoopeston. ILL.,. was found
dead in the Eastern Illinois Railroad
Yards. He had been run over by a
passenger train. Il is thought that he
was stabbed and robbed before the
body was placed on the track.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-27
Lord Salisbury improved.

Luc.rne. Switzerland (By cable).-
Lord Salisbury's physician says the pa
tient has slight equity affection. from
which he is suffering. but which gives
no ground for anxiety.
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Henderson's Successor.

Marshall:own. Iowa (SpeciaD.-Af-
ter the conference OF leaders. c. c. AL
brook. an attorney OF Eldorado. was
announced as candidate to succeed
Speaker David B. Henderson.
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Fatal Explosion.

Roanoke. Va. (SpeciaD.-Charles
Barnett, young white man whose
home was in Washington county. Va.
was killed in a coal mine at Eckman.
w. Va. by the explosion OF a quantity
OF blasting powder.
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During recent years the growth has
been rapid. From 1873 to 1882 the in
crease was $S77. 5o3.7S3; from 1882 to
1887. S4oo.S34 ,oSI; from 1887 to 1902,
ST, 3-4.7IS.o22; from 1892 to 1897. $500,
357,374. and from 1897 to 1901, $3,33S,
2o5, GOO
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!. II. BaIlou, the colored lawyer from
Baltimore, whose dispute with Hicks.
the choir leader, is said to have caused
the cry OF Fight which was mistaken
for the cry of Fire and resulted in
the terrible panic in Shiloh Baptist
Church. was arrested and is in Jail.
charged with disturbing public wor-
shin
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-09-27
MANY BILLI0NSON DEPOSIT
An Evidence of the Thrift OF the Ameri-
can People.
THE PER CAPITA AVERAGE Is SiOS.
Deposits With Banking institutions Have
Doubled During Each of Two Decades
How the Money is PIaeed-Figures COM
piled From the Reports OF the Comptroller
OF the Currency.

Washington. D. c. (SpecialD. The
bank deposits OF the people OF the United
States aggregate S., 500, ooo, 900. an aver
age of SIoS per capita. Ten years ago
they aggregated Saga, 900, 900, or hall
the amount OF to-day, and 20 years ago
they were 81 600 200, 900, or little more
than onc-quarter OF those OF to-day.
These figures are presented in table
Just prepared by the Treasury Bureau OF
Statistics. They arc compiled from the
reports of the Comptroller OF the Cur
rency and include deposits in national
banks, savings banks, State banks, loan
and trust companies and private banks.
and cover the official figures Of the year
1901. The figures for the different classes
of banks stand as follows:
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.S,535.o5S I36

The figures show the total deposits in
the different banking organizations OF the
country. so far as they can be obtained,
from 1875 to the present time, though it is
proper t. add that the figures for private
banks include, since 1887, only such banks
as voluntarily report to the Comptroller OF
the Currency. In other words, they are
only about one-fourth OF the total Num-
Der OF private banks in the United States.
while during the period from 1875 TO
1882 the figures cover the deposits in
practically all private banks. Taking the
figures at intervals from 1873 TO 1901 the
total deposits, as given by all banking
institutions stands as follows:
The age-herald., 1902-04-08
VENEZUELA SITUATION
 IS BECOMING CRITICAL

Wilemstad, Island of Curacao. April T. News has reached here that the seaport of Tusacas. in the state of Lara. was taken April by revolutionary forces un- der Solagny. German merchants at Cara cas have received information that Bar quisimeto the capital of the state Lara. has been in possession of the revolutiona- ry forces since April 1. The revolution in the eastern part of Venezuela has made much progress during the past week and the government has been obliged to send endorsements of troops and supplies of ammunition daily to many parts of the republic.
 General Escalante and two of President Castros brothers suffered severe defeat at the hands of insurgents under Rorando. Penalosa and Ducharme April 3. at San Agistin, near Carupano in the state of Bermudez. Of the $50 government soldiers engaged in this action, only $50 retreated the remainder being killed, wounded or deserting.
 The government was defeated in another engagement April 4 near Fl Pilar when it's soldiers were trying to reach Caraco in Bermudez. On this occasion the gov ernment troops again retreated to Caru-
The age-herald., 1902-04-08

pano. where General Escalante is await in. endorsements The situation at Car upan was still without change April 6. Then the revolutionary forces were in readiness to. meet the government forces
 Barcelona, the capitol of the State of Bermudez is again closely watched by the insurgents under Monagas. General Velutini. the minister Of the interior, has recently been sent to this town.
 Government officials at Caracas esti- mate that there are 3500 revolutionists un- der arms In the above mentioned dis tricts. The revolutionary general. Riera, is still in the district of Coro. where his forces are checking the government troops under General Gomez, the vice president of the republic.
 Government forces have also been routed near Caucagua in the State of Petare and the Rio Chico district is also in arms.
 The situation of the Venezuelan gov ernment is becoming critical. It is al- most without financial resources and con- sequently cannot pay it's soldiers The people are making efforts to escape forci- ble enlistment in the army and President Castro has been obliged to bring troops from the State of Los Andes. Castro was born in this state and the men from there are called Andnos
 The customs receipts of the republic are decreasing rapidly
The age-herald., 1902-04-08

perhaps as any thing that was played.
 MT. Kramer added to his laurels here by giving Saint Saens Introduction and Rendo Capriccioso. He played with won derful fire and with clear technique. His tone was broad and pure and his style was altogether charming. He responded to an encore by playing old airs with variations. ending with Down on the Suzanne River
 The romanza for the violin and violon- cello (Mr SteindD in "Russes DAT m6uT' was enc of the gems. and the en- tiYc suite must rank with Schubert S "Hongrcise Divertissement' and Rubin ston's "Feramors."
 The interest centering in the chorus and the orchestra and the vocal soloists was great. but greater still was the in- terest attaching to Miss Edna Gockel' s appearance as piano soloist. This young home artist was an excellent performer before she went to Berlin to study with the Scharwenlias. She is now, after two years of hard study and practice has the technique and the sympathetic touch Of artists of the first clnss. Miss Gockel played with aplomb and great force and refinement She made splendid impress sion and the audience applauded her tuinultuouslv. She received. indeed. an ovation. Her number was the first move ment of Scharwenka's C sharp minor concerto, with it's dainty themes it's graceful runs and it's rich orchestration. Mir Guckenhergor conducted the orches- tra Miss Gockel in responding to an encore played Chopin's Black Key" etude No young musician was ever ac- corded a more enthusiastic greeting and no one ever better deserved it.
 The second concert tonight promises to be even more attractive than the first. "Hora NoVissima," "Tannhauser,' Peer Gynt' and the Invitation to the Dance are included in the programme.
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THE ONLY SEVEN DAY MORNING NEWSPAPER PUBL ISED IN ALABAMA
DEMOCRATS CALLED TO
 CONSIDER RECIPROCITY

Washington, April 1-tSpecial.) )-Repre- sentative Hay of Virginia, chairman of the Democratic House caucus, today is sued a call for a conference of Demo- cratic members on the subject of Cuban reciprocity at o'clock tomorrow night.
 The move caused some agitation on both sides of the chamber in connection with the opening of the debate on the Cuban bill tomorrow. as it was thought to introduce a new element of doubt as to the final vote on that measure. The movement for a conference was under stood to have been initiated by those op- posed to the bill with a view to concen- trating the minority in opposition. It was conceded by the supporters of the Payne bill that a combination between the minority and the Republicans who oppose reciprocity would make the final issue doubtful. Representative Watson. Indiana. who is acting as the Republican
The age-herald., 1902-04-08
FAMILIES HAVE
 ONE MEAL A DAY
COUNTY OFFICIALS CONFIRM THE
 REPORTS OF SUFFERING AND
 RESTITUTION IN THE DROUTH- STRICKEN DISTRICT OF TEXAS.

Laredo. Tex, April 7.-Letters were re- ceived today from County Clerk Peter Valts, Sheriff and Tax Collector Lozano and County Juge 'Spohn of Zapeta County today, in response to inquiries as to the condition of affairs in that section, and they confirm the reports of the destitute condition of the citizens County Clerk valts, in his letter. says:
 q cannot in words picture the mysery privations and suffering affiicting our drouth-stricken country. To say some families have one scant meal a day is expressing it mildly. While I cannot state positively that any people have ac- tually died of starvation, still I can say in all truth, and all the residents here will bear me out, many have died that were sick who could have been easily saved if nourishment had been at hand. In San Ignacio and other places the chill dren have that applid look, that listless walk and blank stare which clearly shows that hunger is at hand. Ask that the Governor or a representative of charita- ble people be sent here to investigate. All we ask for is corn, beans. lard. coffee and sugar. Planting time has passed and there is no hope of a crop again this year. The people will actually require and must have aid for not less than 1900.
 Sheriff and Tax Collector Lozano con firms MT. Valts' statement and says that many cattlemen have lost the greater part of their cattle and stock and many have not single animal left
 County Judge Spohn certified to the ter rible condition of the people of Zapeta 
 asks that relief be furnished immediately Judge Spohn says all the people of Zapeta ask for is the necessities of life, such as corn and beans.
The age-herald., 1902-04-08

Washington, April 7.-The hearing by the Senate committee on the Philippine situation was resumed today with Major General Arthur MacArthu1 on the stand, but before he had begun his testimony Senator Culberson. one of the Democratic members of the committee took occasion to call the attention of the commission of the government provinces in the record Of Governor Tafts testimony. This is the report referred to in the correspondence between General Miles and Secretary Root, of which the secretary said: 'The reference in the memorandum to the let ter of Governor Taft to the Secretary of War, dated February ', 1902, is to letter transmitting for the purpose of an inves- tigation by the military authorities a re- port by the civil governor of the province of Tayabas, containing in general terms and without specifications or names seri- ous charges against the military admin istration of that province and against the conduct of the army generally in it's re- lation to the civil government.
 Senator Cuberson reported this para graph, saving that Governor Taft had promised to supply these reports of the civil government to the committee as soon IS they could be received. Said MT. Culberson: 'I submit that the govern ment of the archipelago ought not to be allowed to violate the rules of the com mittee. I therefore urge that. in accord ance with the understanding had with Governor Taft, we should have this re- port and all others of similar charac- ter"
 He added that the report in question had been received by Governor Taft while he was before the committee. It was evident this report had reflected on the military operations of the Philippines and he moved the chairman of the com. mittee be compelled to secure and pre- sent this report. He understood the re- port had been withheld for the purpose of procuring settlement to be present. ed with it which calculated to parry with 1t, but he thought the report should be presented now and if there was counter vailing testimony 1t could be received later. He took occasion to object to what
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THEODORE THOMAS.

of a chorus, because no conductor has had the experience in training and lead ing great choruses that he has had.
 The social side of the festival was brilliant, but there was httle display about it. There were no box parties and there were few women and fewer men in evening dress Yet society was there and 1t came to Asten and enjoy the music of course it came late. It always does, but it got there before the firSc chorus number was ended
 The opening time was S:lv o'clock, but at $50 streams of people were pouring in- to Third avenue, making for the Audi torum. The crowds came from the North Highlands and the South Highlands, East Lake, Woodlawn Avondale, North Bir- mingham, Pratt City, Ensley and Besse- mer.
 The Perform ance.
 The Chicago orchestra conducted by MT Thomas played as the initial number of the festival Wagner's overture to ''Rienzi and while this potpourri does not begin to rank with "Tannhauser' and the Wagner vorspels, it is gloriously Wagnerian and rich in tone color. It is frequently heard in Birmingham by brass and reed bands but Thomas gave it a reading and virtuosi finish that made 1t a revelation.
 The second number was Arthur Foote's Skeleton in Armour, for chorus, solo ouartette and orchestra. MT. Gucllon- berger conducted and he and the chorus achieved a mighty triumph Guckenberg- CT is an old hand at the business of con. ducting an. the chorus Is made up Of experienced singers. but there were some points last night that marked decided improvement over anything done here before The attack was prompt and firm, but the chorus has always been noted for the attack quality. The intonation was well night perfect last night and that is what Mir Thomas said of the chorus