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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
ADMIRAL MONTOJO DEAD
Dewey's Opponent at Manila. Who Was De.
graded by His Government.

Madrid, (By Cable The death is
announced of Vice Admiral Jose Mon
toto.
Admiral Montojo had command OF
the Spanish feet in Manila Bay that
was defeated by Admiral Dewey. The
official report he made to his govern
ment showed him TO be very simple
and brave officer. AS that report recites.
he fired his guns until there were no
gunners left to fire them. passed. when
his ship was shot from under him. TO
another; watched his little squadron go
10 the bottom around him. and in the
end. when the fight was done. he re-
treated. indeed. but as lion does. his
face to the foe The account is infinitely
pathetic. He was tried before the SUI
prcme Court of Spain. and condemned
10 retirement without the right of pro-
motion. September ~. 1899 He has
been living on his estates quietly since
then.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
srfROIT BA..A
OFFICIALS AkKfST
his Indebtedness 10 the Bank Said to
Be Over sl.0oo,0o0.
CLEARINGHOUSE ExPELs THe BANK.
Vice President Frank c. Andrews. Of the City
Savings Bank Of Detroit. on Charge Of VIII.
fully and FrauduIently Obtaining Money
Frsm the Baak-Csshier Henry G. Andrews
Has Nervous Prostration.

Detroit, Mich. Especial Vice Pres
ident Frank c. Andrews, of the City
Savings Bank. which has been in the
hands OF State Banking Commissioner
George l. Maltz. was arrested and ar
Taigned at $50 o'clock on the charge of
"wiifully, fraudulently and knowingly
securing from the bank, without security
and without the knowledge of the other
directors, sum exceeding 81 600 He
was released on $4,000 bail, and his cx-
animation was set for February 81.
Cashier Henry c. Andrews. through
whom +. c. Andrews is said have Sc
cured the money by means of over
drafts and certified checks. is seriously
III at his home with nervous prostration.
In addition to a total Indebtedness 10
fic City Savings Bank of $I.fs8,ooo. TO
secure which Mr.. Andrews has signed
over 20 that institution all his real estate
holdings and stocks, bonds and other
securities, which, il is estimated. will
total about 100000. four local banks
and trust company hold his checks.
certified TO by Cashier Andrews, to the
amount of $662ooo. A considerable
number of these checks are protected
by securities deposited with them by
Mr.. Andrews
As soon as Commissioner Maltz took
charge of the institution he Immediately
began an examination of its books. 1t
was found that Cashier Andrews had
permitted +. C. Andrews TO overdraw
his account $4,000. Other liabilities
brought F. c. Andrews total indebted
ness to the bank up TO SI.Is8ooo
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15

In A.
One of the Greatest CONGREGATIONS in
History Of Country.
76 BLOCKS IN PATERSON, N. J.
Heart Of the City. Including It's Finest Build
ings. Eaten Out by the Terrible Destroyer
Northeast Gale Battles for Hours Efforts to
Check It-Seores Injured, But Loss Of Life
uneertain-So0 Dwellings Destroyed.

New York. (SpeciaD Paterson. n
J.. was scourged Sunday by one OF the
greatest fires in the history OF the coun-
try.
The heart of the proud Silk City is
I mass of ruins. Ii was eaten out in
less than 70 hours by blaze which. for
fierce desiructiveness. has not been par
alleicd since that which d.solated Jack
sonvillc. Fla.
Major John Hinchliffe estimates the
aggregate loss at not less than $1,000
900.
Scores of persons wee burned or
otherwise injured. but the loss of life
is not believed to be great. Many per-
sons are supposed to be rlissing. but in
the excitement and fright most OF these
are probably separated from their fam
lilies and friends. Until OF der is brought
ont of the situation little that is definite
on this point can be known.
Reuben Isleib. while serving coffee to
exhausted hrcmen, was lit on the head
by falling beam. and it is doubtful
if he will recover
George Fitznauricc. a fireman. is dy
ing TIC was driving an engine from
Passaic when the horses bolted. and be-
fore Fitzmanrice could get them under
control they brought the apparatus
against an electric pole. Fitzmaurice
who had not waited to strap himself
iii. was hurled out upon his head
Mrs. Brown, who il was said was over
30 years old. was removed from her
home. rs Broadway. just two doors
from where the fire started. She was
taken to the house of friend near BY
and died about an hour later Her
death was FASTENED by the excitement
4 number of firemen were overcome
An estimate made from a general in
spection of the ruins puts the number
OF dwellings and apartment houses de-
stroyed at 500 and the number OF fami-
lies left without shelter at 900.
The fire began at midnight and was
checked only after a desperate fight that
lasted until late Sunday morning. Every
city and town within reach OF Paterson
sent firemen and apparatus. and it took
their united efforts to win the battle
\ northeast gale gave the confagra-
ton great impetus and carried burn
ing brands TO kindle the blaze afresh.
The tirenen made stand after stand be-
fore the wall OF fire. but were repeated
ly driven back. When victory finally
came TO them they were exhausted.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
Bones OF Roman Saints.

Louisville. ny. Especial. Glad in
rich red robes. the skeletons of S.; Mag
nus and St Bonosa. two Catholic saints
who were slain at the command OF n
Roman Emperor nearly loo years ago
on account OF their religious beliefs.
were buried i'll ST. Martins Church,
in this city. The bones were found in
the Catacomb> OF Rome in 1900. They
were given to an order of Sisters in
Northern Italy and were kept by them
until last summer when Mgr Francis
Zabler. pastor OF ST. Martins Church,
secured them.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
a Great Sun Of Gold"

London. by Cable 1.-The Times
publishes letter IRON Count Adelbert
Sternberg. who fought upon the Boer
side in South Africa and was captured.
In this letter. which deals with Euro
pean "Anglophobia' and declares that
peace could be negotiated at once by the
promise OF local government and
the rebuilding and restocking OF Boer
farms. Instead OF hating England.
which opens her colonies to the trade
OF the world. Sternberg says the Cont
nent ought 10 recognize that its true
enemy is now arising in the West like
a great sun OF gold.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
OVER 200 INCHES OF SKIN GRATED.
A Chicago Boys Father and Mother Give Up
Cuticic to Patch Him Up.

Chicago (SpeciaD After five months
OF wonderful surgery and skin grating
Marion Weaver. the fvc-year-old son
OF Chicago preacher. has emerged
from the hospital with new coat of
skin. More than 2Io square inches have
been grated upon his abdomen. back
and sides. His father and four bro
theirs gave up lorg strips OF cuticle to
save the lad. who was frightfully
burned while playing with matches
Surgeons say this is the most wonder
full case of skin grating on record. The
greatest difficulty was experienced in
getting the new skin to grow upon the
moving diaphragm. and more than 100
square inches were wasted in the
effort.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
LIVES LOST IN CAR WORKS FIRE.
Err1ing OF the Rock Island Railroad Shops
Several Persons Injured.

Horton, Kan. Especial. Fire i'll the
big car works OF the Rock Island Rail
road caused the death of two persons
and the destruction OF $4,000 worth of
property
The fire broke out in the cabinet de
partment and spread so rapidly that the
employees on the second floor and in
Superintendent Studer's Office hardly
escaped with their lives. many of the
employees being slightly injured. The
walls OF the car shops fell 20 minutes
after the fire was discovered. The loss
on the building is $4,000: machinery.
100000: material. 100000 The en-
ginc house was destroyed. but the new
$4,000 boiler plant was saved. McKeon
lost his life in trying to save Davis.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
Prizes for Artists.

Philadelphia (SpeciaD The honors
and prizes connected with the seventy
first annual exhibition of the Pennsylva-
mia Academy OF the Fine Arts were
awarded. with the exception of the gold
medal of honor. which will probably be
awarded at the next meeting OF the
board of directors. The Walter Lip
pincott prize of $500 was awarded 10
Walter McEwcn for his picture. AN
Ancestor" The Temple gold medal
was awarded to Winslow Homer for his
picture. "Northeasier." The Mary
Smith prize of 500 was awarded TO
Eleanor Earle for her picture entitled
"Firclight."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
THREE EFFORTS TO DIE.
Took Stryehnine and Broker Glass AID
Then Tried Drowning.

FL Paso. Texas. (SpeciaD Count
de Luccnay. OF Calcutta. India. was
arranged here on the charge of false
swearing and was bound over to the
grand jury. In default of 81 900 bail he
was sent TO Jail.
His bride who sat by his side during
the proceedings. returned to jail 10 be
near her husband After the court had
announced its decision the Count
reeled and Tell to the floor. writhing in
commissions. Physicians who were sum
moncd treated him for strychnine pois-
oning. and after an hours work re-
stored him. He was taken TO Jail and a
shor; time later il was reported that he
had attempted to drown himself in a
batltub Subsequently. it is said. the
Count broke up glass bottles and at
tempted TO swallow the fragrants.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
ACTIVE SERVICE OVER.
AdmIrals Sampson and Cromwell Put on the
Retired List

Washington. (SpeciaD.-Thc names
of Rear Admirals William T. Sampson
and Bartlett Cromwell were placed on
fhe retired list Sunday on account of
their having reached the age of o. years
Rear Admiral Sampson is lying i'll at
his home in this city. Rear Admiral
Cromwell is in command of the Euro
pean Station and his flagship. the Chi
cago. is now in the Mediterranean. Capt.
Joseph l. Craig. commanding the AL
bany. the senior officer on the station.
viii assume temporary command of the
station upon Admiral Cromwell's re-
1irement and viii hold this command
until the arrival on the scene early in
April of Rear Admiral Crowninshield
and his staff.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
THE ISIS LEAP FR WINDOWS.
Considerable Delay In Turning in an Alarm
When the Fire Department Arrives the
Whole Front Of the Building Is in Flames
Some Escape Fire In Their Nightclothes
to Be Frostbitien on the Streets.

St. Louis Mo, (SpeciaD.-A 6r
here, which destroyed the Empire Ho
tel. large three story building at 27oo
and 27o2 Olive street. caused the death
OF II persons and dangerously injured
eight others
len or more who had narrow escapes
from death i'll the fire were injured by
being froslbitten Between IS and 20
persons were in the building II IS be-
lieved that $4,000 will cover the
damage to the building and contents.
he fire started about $50 A. NJ. and
gained considerable Roadway before it
was discovered. There was delay in
turning in an alarm When the engines
finally reached the scene the whole
front of the building was in flames and
the interior was furnace.
BY that time all who escaped death
had gotten out OF the building by jump
ing from the windows or climbing down
ropes made OF bedclothes. a few es-
capped from the ground floor through
the front door. Some of the escapes
were narrow. Almost everybody who
got out was frostbitten.
The guests barely had time to fec
when aroused. the flames had spread so
rapidly. Some saved their clothing
which they carried i'll their hands. but
Others were not so fortunate, losing
everything
After some delay. nearby houses
were opened to the unfortunates and
they were given shelter from the biting
cold weather. 1t was one of the coolest
nights of the winter. the ground being
covered with ice and snow The worst
sufferers were put in the care of physi-
clans.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
$4,000 From Husbands Murderer

Austin. Texas. (SpcciaD Mrs. Lib
bis Barnhill, OF Tennessee. recovered
Judgment in the Federal Court against
l.. T. Morgan. of Fayette county. Texas.
for $4,000. equally divided between
actual and exemplary damages. Half
the amount goes TO Mrs. Barnhill and
the other half TO her children. Her
husband was former business partner
of Morgan and was killed by the lat
ter as the result il is alleged, OF bus
mess disagreement.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
Salt Combine Incorporated.

Chicago (SpcciaD The Interna-
tional Salt Company. with capital
stock of 100000, was incorporated at
Springfield. According to Mark Nor
ton. one OF the incorporators. the new
concern will take in the National Salt
Company and the Retsof Salt Company
of New York: Joy Morton & Co. of
Chicago. and several other companies
which Mr.. Morton said he was not at
liberty to name. Beside Mr.. Morton,
Daniel F. Gillingham and Daniel Peter
kin. OF Chicago. are named as incorpo-
rators.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
Two Traitors Hanged.

Manila. tBy Cable edmond \.
Duboisc and Lewis Russell. descrters
from Company L, Ninth Cavalry. and
who stole arms belonging to the regi-
Inent and joined the insurgents in Au-
gust last. foF which they were tried and
sentenced by a military commission,
were hanged February 7 at Gunobalan.
Province of Albay, in the presence OF
1000 people. The execution was orderly.
Ii was supervised by Capt Henry Fl.
Wright. of the Ninth Cavalry. com
rnanding the post. Several native petit
fions were received urging clcmcncy
but the authorities failed TO see any
reason to delay the execution. the men 5
crime constituting fragrant breach OF
the military code in time of war.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
Chinese Dismiss Foreigners.

Pekiu. by Cable).-The Chinese
Government dismissed ali the European
professors from the Imperial Univcr-
sity. The President. Mr. Martin, has
been offered subordinate position. The
term university has been largely a
nisnomer. The instruction was chiefly
in languages and the elementary
branches. The Chinese directors say
that elementary schools are more
needed
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
Foreign.

New York firms are placing large or
dcrs with Berlin houses for German
flags. ribbons. buttons. etc. to meet the
expected American demand upon the
visit OF Prince Henry.
The Hindoo twins. the ligamcnts
joining which were cut by DR.. Doycn.
III Paris. still live. The children. how
ever. are affected with tuberculosis and
are much emaciated.
The British Lord Chief Justice de
cided that the antir;tualists had no right
10 interfere with the confirmation OF
Right Rev. Charles A. Gore as Bishop
OF Worcester
Sir Thomas LiptonS third challenger
for the Americas cup will be tested
against the Shamrock III with an Amer
:can skipper and crew on board the
letter.
\ dispatch from Dublin 10 the Lon
don Pail Mall Gazette says the belief
is growing in Ireland that nothing short
OF 4 revolution is meant by the United
Irish League.
An interesting discussion took place
in the lower house Of the Pru>sian Diet
upon the attitude of the late Presiden;
Mckinley toward bimciallism.
a medallion memorial OF tho late
John Ruskin was unveiled i'll Wesimin
stcr Abbey
General Herrera. commander OF the
Columbian insurgents T., a note TO the
American. French. British and German
consuls, asks that the line OF the Pan
anla-C Columbia Railroad be declared a
neutral zone. The commander says
the Liberals have strong force. and
consider the capture OF Panama and
Colon necessary TO the development OF
their military plans.
Mr.. Brodrick stated in the House OF
Commons tina; the total number of
horses bought during the war in South
Africa was 446ooS. of which zz.IoI
came from the United States.
The French admiral at ST. Thomas.
ID. W. l.. on the flagship forge. ex-
changed visits with Admiral Count Won
Bauiissin. on the German imperial
yacht Hohenzollcrn.
Thomas Sidney Cooper. the artist.
died at Vernon Holme. Harbledown.
the spot near Canterbury immortalized
by Chaucer
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
Trees Torn Up by Floods.

San Francisco. Especially town
of Bunsnuir. Siskyou county. 800 miles
north of here. experienced cloudburst
that wrecked six houses and delayed
railroad traffic many hours. No fatal
ties have been reported. as by almost a
miracle the. occupants escaped injury.
The food carried immense tree trunks
and boulders with it. and deposited
some of the debris on The Southern Pa
-i6c Railroad track. which parallels the
Sacramento River at that point
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
Appropriations for the Departr

The House passed the legisl
ecutivc and judicial appropri;
the second OF the regular SUI
As passed it carries S2s.I7I.o6o
S5o3.72I in excess OF the cur
Only two amendments of il
were adopted. One provides /
mission to redistrict the lcgisl
,ricts OF Oklahoma. and the
thor:zes the President. in h
ton. TO cover into the civil
temporary clerical force emf
accoun; OF the war with Spai
are about I.25o OF these clerl
the service. By the terms
amendment the President mus
or none OF them under the Ct,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
I irarciel.

The New York Subtrcasury state
mcnt shows that the banks lost $4,000
COO last week
The Erie surplus after charges for
quarter ending December 81 was SsoI.-
osI as against S3o6.I2o last year.
On four sales OF Erie & Western pre-
ferred jumped from 1915 10 1873 The
close on the previous day was at 1872
Application has been received by the
Committee on Stock List OF the New
York Stock Exchange to list ST COO 600
additional capital stock OF the Peniisyi-
vania Railroad Company.
The Cincinnati Court has sustained
the lease OF the Cincinnati. Southern
Railway to Cincinnati New Orleans &
Texas Pacific Railway, controlled by
Southern Railway
a leading Southern road has found it
impossible to secure the required de
livery IN block of about 5000 tons Of
steel rails. and is now looking into the
question al importing Al least 10000
tons % foreign rails
The annual report OF the Diamond
Match Company FOR the wear ending
December 81 Bows net earnings OF
SeoeIo7s an increase over the proceed
ing year az $1.ss. aad total surplus OF
S..z3agI9. a. compared with Sa36.9Io
10 the previous year.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
A University Threatened.

Suwanec. Tenn. (SpeciaD The 600
students and faculty i'll the University
OF the South are terror;zcd by threats
OF mountainccrs TO wreck the institu-
ton. Vice. Chancellor u. l. Virgins
and Stewart K. /. Col:Iorc. 20 whom
special warnings were sent. have lett
the college Tie troub'c - duo To the
establishing OF laundry II i.lc uni1or-
,iiy and the coaScqrcn, loss by the
morn,ainecrs OF the work OF washing
for The students. which was their main
import.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
Play Enisincd By Frank lanes.

Kansas City. Mo. Especially Frank
James. who ai one time was member
Of the famous James boys gang. secured
temporary injunction in the Circ,:it
Court here today restraining thcatr;-
al company. now playing at local
theatre. from presenting the play The
James Boys in Missouri" in which the
sicnll,crs OF the James family are made
- represent train robbers bank lootc9-
aud outlaws of the svn-St ciiaracte-
Mr. James says his r'..l objection to
the play is that il glori.ics outlawrv and
is injurious % the youth of the coun
Try.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
Made Big Haul In Georgis.

Acworth. Ga. Especial )-Safc-b blow
ers forced the vaults OF the Lemon
Banking Company here. securing 5000
in gold. $1,000 Georgia State bond
and large amount of stock certificates.
Between $500 and 5000 in notes,
stocks certificates and bonds were hope
lcssly mutilated by the explosion. and
much currency and small bills de-
stroyed a box filled with $50 gold
pieces escaped the notice of the robbers.
The burglars had to blow through four
projections 10 reach the money
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
The Command at Pckin.

Pckin (By Gable Major
Robertson. of the Ninth
started for Manila. and Capt.
Brewster. of the same regimen
command Of the United State
Guard. Many foreign militar
GLIDING japanese and Britt
babe the Major farewell. \
guard OF honor was moui
railroad station.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
Manufacturers Of Cotton

The Census Bureau has ISIS,
liminary report on the cotton
lures OF the United States. +!
ing is a summary OF the hgur'
manufactures. exclusive of I
wares:
Establishments. 600: capt.
S42.772: average number of Y
ers. 2o7.92o: to.al wages. s.
cost of materials used. SI7
cotton consumed. .s.66o.oI3 bale
S.24.oo5.o7s: value OF produ,
So4.+55; total spindles. ]
looms. 45o,6S2. The figures
land show Capital. S7,7oo.2so
products. Ss.42I.s5o. and loom
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
Car Struck Funeral Party.

Chicago (SpeciaD Violence pursued
the Trostel family even after death. an
electric car striking the funeral cortcge
OF the nine kinsmen who persisted in
Wednesdays explosion in Twenty sec
ond street The collision occurred at
SiNty-siNth street and Nincennes ave
nue.. three persons being injured. An
indignant crowd OF mourners assailed
the conductor and motorman. Coroner
Traeger saved the street car crew from
injury by placing the men under arrest
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
capital News in General

Civil Governor Taft. OF t
pines. told the Senate comm
the salaries OF the commits
eaten up by the heavy c
which they are subjected.
Senator Hoar. from the
on Judiciary. reported a bill {
lection OF the President an
line oil succession.
\ statement sent TO the Sc
Secretary OF the Navy show
SIoo.ooo.ooo was spent on III
since 1883.
Secretary Shaw decided Il
the charges OF undue harShn
against customs Inspector,
York.
The House Committee o
reported favorably a bill to
President and for thu sup
crime against the Governmc
The House of Representa-
the Legislative. Executive
Appropriation bill. carryin
0bo.
F. s. Theall. representa-,
Campbell. counsel for Adr
son. filed with the Preside
against the claim set up
Schley's appeal that he was
command during the battl
ago. The paper will be c.
the President in conncctic
miral Schley's appeal an
DEPARTMENTS comment.
The Judiciary Commit
House reported favorahly
.or = national bureau OF il
Ii was authorita,ivcly
President Rooscvelts dcci
he 50 anti Schiey as had be
that il would not DC entire
10 either side.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
Mrs. McKinIey's Mail FraI

Po5.is.astc--Cecs;al fieRry
issued general orde- dire, i.
mail matter sent or; by vi
Mckinley. widow oi the late
William Mckinley. under 4,
graph. be conveyed free OF 20:
is in accordance with the "a.
grss. approved january - =.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-15
Rank Nearly s,co. 600 Short.

David City. Neb., (SpcciaD The
State Bank Examiner. who is going
over the books of failed Platte Val
lev Bank o; Bellwood. stated tina. The
indications arc that the shortage will
amount to 100000. Amos and Rich
ard Gould. cashier and bookkcepcr. re-
spectively. OF the bank, who were ar
rested charged with forging notes to
balance a shortage in the cash accounts,
are still in jail.