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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
THE Beers LEAD
BRITISH INTO TRAP
Two Officers and Ter Men Killed,
Many Injured.
THEY PURSUED BoeR SOLDIER
British Force OF Mounted Infantry Surround
Farmhouse Where They Suspected Beers
We're in fiidirg-A Boer Runs From the
House and Climbs Kopie, the British
All TrOopicg Alter Him.

Pretoria. BY Cable One hundred
and nifty mounted infantrymen. while pa
trolling the Kip river. south of johann
nesburg February IL. surrounded
farmhouse where they suspected Beers
were in hiding. 4 single Boer broke
away from the house and the British
started to pursue him. The Boer climbed
a kopjc. the British following I'm
mediately heavy fire was opened upon
them from three Sidel
The British found themselves in trap
and in position where they were I'M
able 10 make any defense Eight OF the
British officers made a gallant effort
and defended the ridge with carbines
and revolVers untll they were overpow-
cred The British had two officers and
ten men ldlled ard several officers and
30 men wounded before the force was
able TO fail hacl; under cover of block
house.
The Hague. BY Cablc).-Messrs
WolmaranS and Vessels sailed Tor New
York on board the Holland
Line steamer Rotterdam from Boulognc
Their trip to the Unitsd States was
decided upon at conference held in the
house OF Mr. Kruger February -
MeSsrs. NolmaranS and Vessels intend
10 tour the United States in the interests
OF the Bocrs.
Paris. (By Cable)-The Temps. in
an authorized note. says thar the Journey
Of Vessels and Wolniarans has no dip
lomatic object; that il simply appeared
necessary that they enter into direc, re-
latious with the pro-Boer Committees
in the United States. with a view 10 mu-
tual understanding and organization.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
BURIAL OF A GIANT.
Twelve Strong Men We're Needed to Carry
the Body.

New York. (SpeciaD 1t required the
strength OF II strong men TO bear to a
grave in Calvary Cemetery the body of
Dennis Lahey. 4 giant. who before his
death Wednesday weighed 90 pounds.
i was necessary to have 4 coffin made
ar the body.
lie was n years old and the son OF the
late DIR. Salvador Lahey. New York
physician Almost from his youth
I-ahey was corpulent. and his parents
tried in many ways TO reduce his weight.
They were unsuccessful and his weight
continually increased. His height was
o feet : inches.
Mr. Laiiey was engaged in the flower
business with his brother. He contracted
pneumonia Tuesday and his death the
next day was unexpected. With the body
the weigh, OF the coffin was 1000
pounds.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
Russo. Chinese Bank Pact.

Russia has intimated to the United
States that She regrets lis action i'll pro-
testing against the Russo Chinese bank
convention. which is on the point OF
signature i'll Pekin This intimation
has been made through Ambassador
Tower. at ST Petersburg
Ii was reported that as result of the
American protest, the RuSSo-ChineSc
bank arrangement will be modified. but
the State Department has received no
adviceS to this effect. 1t would not
surprise wcll-informcd officials however
should Russia make concessions TO show
her friendship for this country.
II is stated cmphaically that If such
concessions be granted they will not be
given because Of the threat contained III
the Anglo Japanese treaty. That treaty
would. on the other hand. tend to cause
Russia to adopt a policy of indifference
10 the claims of foreign powers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
DEwEy's GUNS DID IT.
How England Came to Switch about in 1895
Was With Spain.

London, (By Cable).-Thc dispute
over the attitude Of the powers toward
the United States prior to the Spanish
American War continues TO take up
columns OF the London dailics
Opinion is much divided as to the wis
dom OF Lord Cranborne's course in
making his first statement on the sub
Jcct III the House OF Commons. Since
the later developments the opposition to
further disclosures by the British Gov
ernment has been strengthened into a
determined protest again the revealing
OF secret documents relating TO the nego-
tiationS of that period.
Ii would be impossible to ovcrrate the
irritation expressed i'll Downing street
nj the German publication of documents
relating 10 the incident. though implicit
belief is expressed that American public
opinion is not likely 10 be influenced by
them. Should Lord I.ansdowne the For
eign Secretary. make more explicit
statement regarding the dispute it would
not bring the situation much further
forward. for the Foreign Office has-or
prctendS TO have-no record OF the de-
ibcrationS at the diplomatic meeting
held in Washington April Il. 1858. Great
BritainS contentious would thus be only
strengthened 10 the extent OF the re-
lance placed on Lord Lansdowne's word.
as against the allegations OF the German
officials.
Among the Americans who were resi-
dent III London during MAY. 1893 il is
recalled that intense pro Spanish feeling
existed on many sides. especially i'll So
cicty. where women in the families OF
government officials appeared wearing
the Spanish colorS In this and many
other ways London became at that period
none too comfortable a dwelling place
tor Americans and the press tecned with
anti-Amcrican editorials.
The cessation of these editorials was
due 10 remarkable occurrence. After
Deweys victory Lord Salisbury took
the almost unprecedented step Of COM
municzting with the editors Of the lead
ing Conservative dailics. urging them
TO deSi7t from criticism Of the United
States. declaring that il was vital To
Great Britains interest that the side OF
the United States. and not that Of Spain.
should he advocated IN the English
press. As result, public opinion was
reversed and the Government was
thoroughly supported in it, subsequent
efforts TO strain its neutrality 20 the
point of helping the United States
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
Fired House TO Hide Crime.

Rome. Ga. Especially What is be-
licvcd TO be an attempt to murder a
Young woman and burn her body oc-
Cured here. The woman, Estele Swami,
is said to be related TO Policeman Reu-
ben Wilson and Jesse Wilson. OF At
lan;a. a man named Barnes. who says
he is the woman's husband has been
arrested Just outside OF the city Barnes
left the girl in an isolated cabin. saying
he would go to town and get carriage
for her. Shortly af,erward the burning
cabin attracted attention. The woman
was found inside. badly burned and witt,
knife wounds on her body.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD.
Domestic.

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers OF the United States Steel Corpora
ton was held in Hoboken. y. ]. All the
acts OF and contracts made by the board
were approved.
\ church IS to he erected on the site
OF the notorious Quarter House. in Ken
tucNy. burned during a fight between
officers and mountainecrs.
Louis Wright. member OF colored
minstrel troupe. who shot into the audi
ence at New Madrid. Mo. was lynched
by the whites
Frank NJ Beckw;th. Of Bclleiontaine.
Pa. killed his wife because she did not
get back home AT the hour he set for
her return.
Two safes in the street railway COM
pany's office in Northampton. Mass.
were blown open and $1,000 i'll cash and
checks taken.
Capt Henry +. Allen. commanding
the constabularv in the Philippines. re-
ports that il is doing very effective work.
Lieut.. Clarence NJ. Furey. OF the Sec
ond United States Infantry. committed
suicide at the barracks in Columbus.
A permit was issued in Chicago for
the building of an office building that is
w oNNOttisitRadtC WV HCOIsC
Robert NJ. Snyder. a New York pro
moter who pushed the Traction Bill
through the St Louis Assembly. was in
dicted there for bribery.
The Virginia Constitutional Convcn-
ton refused 10 take recess to allow
the Legislature. which is TO meet this
week. the right OF way
William Jackson. an engineer. fell
asleep on his train and caused a wreck
near Hayesville. Pa, i'll which Maurice
Burk was killed.
The Virginia Division OF Street Rail
way Employees addressed resolutions to
the Legislature opposed TO the Jim Grow
Car Bill
Judge Lacombc. i'll the United States
Circuit Court. in New York. passed an
order Tor the payment OF Countess Cas-
tellane's debts
Prof. Joseph McMurran. 4 prominen;
educator, OF West Virginia. died from
general debility at his home, in Shop
herdstown.
DIR. Thomas Neall Pcnrose. medical
director. United States Navy. retired.
died in Philadelphia at the age of o..
A lamp explosion started fire that
destroyed nearly the entire business and
residence section OF Elizabeth City. y. I.
The palatial car Idler. for Prince Hen
rvs use. has been completed at the Viii
mington shops of the Pullman Company.
Reported in Baltimore that a number
OF steamship companies have formed a
pooling arrangement
Robert Fitzpatrick shot and killed his
housekeeper. Mrs. Elizabeth Baymorc.
in Chester. Pa.
The Presbyterian revision committee
which has been in session in Philadel-
phia. adjourned TO meet in Washing
ton. April Q. DIR. Roberts said tina,
while the committees work up TO the
present had been accomplished without
any serious opposition. there had OK
listed an ever-changing minority.
Richard c. Davis. cashier of the Poo
pies National Bank of Washington,
Ind. withdrew his plea of not guilty TO
the charge OF cmbezzlcment OF SIS 900
and pleaded guilty.
The three master George w. Ander
son sank in upper New York Bay and
the FIVE men on hoard had TO leap into
the water 10 save themselves.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
Imperial Yaeh: Arrives safcIy.

New York. tSpeciaD .--The imperial
German yacht Hoicnzolern. sent here
for the use of Prince Henry OF Prussia
during his forthcoming visit. arrived
from Kicl. She was not expected. for
she came by the Southern circle. and il
was calculated that the run would take
at least one day mere than it did. 1t
had also been thought that she would
touch At Bermuda. and that place had re-
ported her as two days overdue The
weather encountered was unfavc-able
for call 4. Bermuda. and at sea Ad-
n;iral Count Won Baud;Ss;n abandoned
the partly formed plan and shaped his
course for New York.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
MILLIONS FOR BRITISH NAVY.
Estimates Tor Is0z.lsos amouui to Over
Ass.eoo.ooa

London. by CabIe).-The Admir-
al;ys naval estimates fo- Ioo2-5 show a
total Of fsI.2ssooo (abou, srs6.3zy.ooo).
as compared with f3oszsooo (aboui
SIs4.s7s.ooo) last year.
There viii be under construction April
of this year ~ new battlcships. ~ ar
niored cruisers. Second-clasS cruisers.
third-class cruisers. 10 torpedo-boat de-
stroyers. : torpedo boats and minor
craft.
Lord Sclborne. first lord Of the Ad-
mir3lty. announces that a new type of
torpedo heat destroyer is contemplated
\ committee will he appointed to con
slider the establishment OF volunteer
naval reserve
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
PRINCE HENRY SAILS
Ihs Band Plays "Stsr Spsnsled Banner
as Ship Leaves.

Bresnerhavcn. Germany. (By Cable).-
Prince Henry sailed for New York al
s<3 p. NJ. Saturday on the steamer
Kronprinz Wilhelm.
Bremerhaven. usually 4 dreary place
was bright with color in the Prince
honor. All the shipping in the river flew
American and German flags. The
wharveS were black with cheering crowds
rs the Kronprinz Wilhelm drew out into
the stream. with her hand playing The
Star-Spangled Banner
The last seen of the Prince from the
shore was when he stood On the bridge
of the ship in an admiral's uniform and
lifted his cap in response 10 the cheers
OF the assembled crowds.
Commander William TT. Beehlcr
United States naval a;iache - Berlin
babe the Prince goodbye in behalf OF
the United States Embassy. Senator
Tichirsshky. Prussian Minister 10 the
Henscatic critics. said farewell Tor En-
peror William, who also sent his brother
q telegram.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
Education In the Sou..L

New York tSpecial).-A movement
to organize educational work in the
United States, especially in the South,
on a scale larger than has ever been at
tempted heretofore. has been gaining
strength rapidly in this city within few
weeks. Ii has attracted tie favor of a
dozen or more men Of great wealth.
among them John d. Rockefeller and
his son, who have determined 20 give
needed financial support. Already sew
cral millions OF dollars are ready TO be
pledged 20 the grea, undertaking. and
abundant means will be available as
soon as the plans for organization arc
completed
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
BIO BOULDER KILLS SEVEN MEN
Crashes Down on the C.boose of su Arkan.
sas Train.

Little Rock. Ark. (SpeciaD Seven
men were killed and at least Il were SC
riously injured by boulder weighing
IS tons. which crushed into the caboose
of work train on the Choctaw. Okla
hona and Gulf Railroad, 20 miles west
of Little Rock
The work train was headed west. the
engine pushing SIX cars and a c:thoose.
As the train was passing under tie high
bluffs bordering the river two miles
west of Little Mauinello. the crew saw
heavy rock rolling down. which had
been detached from the hillside by the
rains. Engineer MAJOR reversed his en-
CINE at once. but the rock struck the ca
boose and shrivercd it into splinters. and
most of the men who were killed and
injured were in the caboose There was
crew OF 81 men, white and colored
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
Trains Tied Up in PeunsyIvania.

Philadelphia. (SpeciaD heavy
storm. which began in this section at 10
o'clock a. NJ. ceased at s o'clock p. NJ.
The fall OF snow was the heaviest in
three years. 4 high wind accompanied
the snow. In this city II inches OF snow
were recorded at the Weather Bureau.
and in the interior of Pennsylvania it
fell in depths varying from one to six
inches.
Trains were greatly delayed and in
some instances annullcd The greatest
difficulty was found without the city linn
its and on the lines leading TO New York
and the seashore Trains to and from
the West and South had comparatively
little trouble.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
CARS RAN AWAY ON GRADE.
Three Men Killed. Four Likely 10 Die and Two
Trains Wrecked.

Altoona, Pa. (SpeciaD Three men
killed. four probably fatally injured. two
seriously injured. ono freigh; train a
complete wreck and another train nearly
so. are the results of an accident on tho
Pennsylvania Railroad on the steep grade
few miles above the Horseshoe Curve.
Control OF the second section of an
cast-bound freight train was lost soon
after emerging from Gailiizin tunnel.
and two miles west OF Allegrippas it
ran into the rear OF the first section.
Ten cars. the caboose and two engines
were wrecked
Engineer Fluke and his fireman
jumped when they saw the train ahead
of them Fluke was found unconscious
90 feet away from the track.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
Decrease ir Exports

The monthly statement of the imports
and exports OF the United States for
January. 1902. shows as follows:
Observation-Disclosures. S7o42o.I4o; in
crease as compared with January. 1901,
SIoooo.ooo; exports. SI2o.o23.2I7: de
crease. S7,3oo.ooo.
Gold-lmports. $I.4oI.7S7: decrease,
S2.Soo.ooo; exports. SI.o7So75; decrease,
50. 100000.
Silver-lmports. S2IS7 .6SI; decrease,
100000: exports. S4soo.2Is: decrease,
$4,000.
During the last year the imports OF
merchandise amounted to 500. 5000,
an increase over the corresponding pc
riod of 1901 of S72.ooo.ooo.
The exports of merchandise for the
year aggregated s. .4s7.S3o.sS,. decrease
of Ssooooooo.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
ODDS AND ENDS OF THE NEWS.

The grand jury in New York indicted
three men for granddaughter in the FIRST
degree on account of the explosion in
the rapid transi, tunnel
\ panic was caused aricug the passen-
gers OF two trains on the Third Avcnuc
Elevated. in New York. which col!idcd
4 number being injured
Monroe y. Shenk. the misguided son
OF prominent family in Winchester
fell down an air shaft in Albany. KY
ard was fatally injured
Attorney c. Ayictt Ashby was &C
quilted in Newport News. Va. OF the
charge OF manslaughter i'll killing City
Engineer L. \. Maryc.
Mrs. Clara Colona. OF Birds Nest
Va. set herself ON FIRE while filling 4
coal oil can over lighted stove and
was fatally burned
An endless chain. started by some I'm
known person. is bringing many letters
and dimes 10 the Mckinley memorial
committee.
David Thompson was arrested on the
charge Of setting fire to the Column
bia Street Theatre. in Utica. \. Y.
Nine men were killed in the fight
At Lee Turner'S Quarter House between
the officers and the moonshiners.
The British naval estimate for this
year shows a total Of fSI.2ss.ooo, as
compared with fsoS75.ooo last year. The
new warShips include - battle ships
and - armorcd cruisers
Al 4 meeting of the Association of
German Swine Breeders in Berlin ii was
stated that the unrestraiued importa-
ton OF American bacon and lard was
running the German fattening business.
1t was announced i'll the Prussian Diet
that Great Britain had declined to allow
the dispatch OF German relief and
medical expedition to the concentration
camps in South Africa.
German Foreign Office officials DENY
the report that Germany is on the point
OF presenting an ultimatum to Vcnezue-
In. and state that friendly settlement
OF the dispute is probable.
Secretary Shaw is investigating COM
plants OF baggage inspection at the
port of New York.
President Roosevelt read to the men,
bers of the Cabinet draft of his de-
cision on Admiral Schley's appeal It
is said to be couched in strong language.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
Corpses Found In the Fissures.

I'iflis. Russia (by Cable).-Two hun
dred bodies of victims OF the earthquake
which destroyed the town of Shamaka
have been recovered. 1t appears Ger
tain that several hundred bodies arc
buried in the assures and debris caused
by the shocks The quakcs continue at
intervals and the work OF excavating i'll
search OF the victims proceeds with dit
fculty Among the dead are many
women. who. al the time OF the princi-
pal shock. were congrcgated in the va
lious lighthouses.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
Suicide and Insurance.

ST. Louis, Mo-. (SpeciaD-A decision
vas rendered by Judges Caldwell. Thay-
CT and Sanborn. OF the United States
Circuit Court of Appeals. releasing the
Mutual Life Insurance Company OF New
York from the obligation of paying 81
500 to the widow of Edward s Kelly.
one OF its policyholders. who committed
suicide in Colfax. Ia. on February 81
sSo5. The Court OF Appeals reversed
the decision OF The United States Circuit
Court of Iowa.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
Made Rag Bag CT Flag.

Boston. (SpeciaD.-For using an old
United States flag as Il bag i'll his bust
ness of collecting rags. Meyer Ratzman
Was fined $40 i'll the Municipal Court
here. charges being "contemptuous use
OF the United States flag The flag
was stained and weaiherbeaten. but It's
original design was not defaced. \ po-
liceinan made the arrest on his own re
sponsibili,y. and while taking Ratzman
10 the station house was intercepted by
two marines. who pleaded for chance
10 chastisc the prisoner.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
Terrible Fate Of a Telephone Cir.

Charlotte. y. c. (SpcciaD With
clothing ablazc from head TO foot, n
Mamie Mckanc. night operator OF
Charlotte Telephone Exchange.
frantically about the rooms of the
change. on the third floor OF build
in this city. at .s4s o'clock \. NJ.
dashed out the door and fled down
three flights of stairs to the street p
crSby. attracted by her screams. re
her in the snow and cxtinguished
fire. She died few hours later.
dress had hes omc ignitcd from the sto,
In the Office.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
BLIZZARD SWEEPS Z
THE COAST STATES
New York. Philadelphia and Other
Cities Are showed Under.
THE TRAINS DELAYED FOR HOURS.
The Fierce Storm and the Masses of Ice In
the Rivers Impede Navigation. and the
Ferryboats Have Great Difficulty In Cross.
iug-A Serious Congestion of Travel in
the Big City.

New York. (SpeciaD The eastern
part OF New York State from New York
city TO the Canadian border was swept
by a blizzard such as had not been felt
since 1888
Up to midnight reports showed that
10 counties received in full force the
effects OF the gale and the accompanying
fall of snow. The blizzard did not ex-
tend to the western part OF the State,
although il is expected there
Wind blowing at hurricane speed
anywhere from four TO eighteen inches
OF snow. and drifts from six 10 twenty
FIVE feet are recorded. while there is a
long list OF delayed trains. impeded or
wholly abandoned trolley service and i'm
paSsable country roads.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
Two Men Killed by B. & O. Express.

Chester. Pa. Especial ~. d. Blair.
aged IS years. and his son. Charles r.
Blair. aged 90, OF Fairview. Delaware
county. were killed near that place by
an express train of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. the train striking the
carriage in which they were driving. The
train did not stop until it reached this
city. mile from the scene of the acct
dent. and both bodies. with fragments
OF the carriage. were then taken from
the pilot OF the engine
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
Indian Appropriation Bill.

The Indian appropriation bill just
completed carries SS.S4+5oo. The item
Tor support OF schools is S.S,247.o2o; for
fulfilling treaty stipulations. S1.Io2.IZ.
The bill omits the usual appropriation
for an Indian school at Grand Junction.
Col, owing 10 local controversy. it
being claimed that the government is
made TO pay for sewer and other i'm
provements which the public enjoy.
Before the bill was reported the COM
mittce added $4,000 for an Indian cx-
hibit at the Louisiana Purchase Expo
Sition al ST Louis.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
New Jersey Feels II.

Jersey City. y. j.. (SpeciaD.-Adviccs
from other towns throughout the State
show that the blizzard has been felt all
over New Jersey
The latest advices are that during the
evening the storm abated considerably.
the snow having ceased to fall and the
wind having decreased in velocity.
As was natural. the brunt OF the gale.
which approached the dimensions OF a
hurricane was felt by the seacoast
towns but the interior cities and town
ships did not escape.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
Erie Train Left the Rails

Cleveland. Ohio Especially Train
No. 10. on the Eric road. leaving Cleve-
land at P NJ for New York. was
wrecked between Mahoning and Pha-
lanx. Ohio, about 10 miles from this
city. The whole train left the tracks
and ran on for 20 car lengths. finally top
ping over in 4 ditch Twenty-one per
sons are reported injured. bat it is be-
l:eved no fatalities occurred. AS the
train is made up in this city. most of the
injured are probably residents of this
CITY.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22

Paris (by Cable).-Thc Hindoo twin
named Dord;ca. who was separated from
Radica by an operation February @. died
suddenly in commissions due TO the ad-
vanced stage OF the tuberculosis from
which She suffered The twins appeared
to improve during last week. and passed
their time playing with toys The death
OF Dordica has been concealed from
Radica. who is making excellent prog
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-22
0has:.y tok: on Fireman.

Chicago, (Spccial) -Firemcn who
CROPPED their way through fire and smoke
and dragged six bodies into the street
from Bennett Hospital, at AIDE and Full
fon streets, carried on their heroic labors
IN the belief tina; they were rescuing
persons who hid been asphyxiatcd. and
MT until the fire had been subducd did
they learn thai they had been in the
dissccting -oom OF Medical College. and
fha' the rescued hodics were from the
d. -ting tables of the school.