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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Gov VioIinist a Marvel

Washington SPECIALIZATION a dis
tinguished audience, composed of Presi
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt. the ladies o
the Cabinet and nu,nber of other spe
cially invited guests. Florizel Fabric
Won Reuter-. OF Chicago. the ten-year-ol,
protege OF Secretary Gage. gave a violi,
recital at the White House His rendi
ton OF the difficult numbers selected 70
the occasion was marvellous, reveal
complete mastery OF his instrume
Secretary Gage discovered the boy
Chicago several years ago and sent +
10 the Geneva Conservatory of Mu
from which he graduated in 1901
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
w. YORK
n Rapid Transit Tunnel
Creates Havoc.
pEksuNs KILLED, MANY INJURED
TIE Famous Murray min Hotel Probably
Permanently Wrecked. Holes Torn in the
front Of the Grand Central Station. While
the Grand Union Hotel and the Manhattan
Hospital Also Damaged.

wv y rk, (SpeciaD The reserve
ly of high explosives stored at the
avenue shaft of the Rapid Transit
el, now in course of construction
up shortly after noon.
giant blast killed six persons, in
100 others and seriously damaged
eat deal of property reached by the
& debris and the vibration OF the
The irregular square formed by the
.urray Hill Hotel on the west. the
fanhattan Eve and Ear Hospital and
ne Grand Union Hotel on the east. and
he Grand Central Railway station on
he north. was the scene OF the eNplo-
sion. The buildings named sustained
the greatest damage. but the area al
.cted extended for blocks in the four
;rections from the centre. some persons
ling the shock nearly half a mile
Fay.
Mr. ]. Rodcrick Robertson of Nelson.
C.. was killed by huge piece OF rock
rled with the force of artillery into
room at the Murray Hill Hotel,
ishing his head He was general man
Id Fields Company. Limited.
There were about 500 guests in the
int rooms OF the Murray Hill Hotel
the time OF the accident. All the
.sindows of the hotel were broken. and
many of the guests were injured by
flying bits OF glass. Two sisters of
Judge Mcmahon. OF the Court OF Gen
cral Sessions, who lived with him in
the hotel, escaped unhurt. Their rooms
were demolished.
&c sunken approach 20 the street
tunnel used by the Madison
e cuts through Park avenue
aft OF the Rapid Transit sub
IN down beside it at the inter
Of East Forty-first street. The
railway approach was housed
= with a. superstructure used for the
gerating plant of the Rapid Transit
contractors.
Temporary buildings for storage pur-
poses were thrown up against the super
structure at the mouth of the shaft. and
he explosion o. CURED. 1t tore a
gorge in the stAcct. demolished the
rary buildings and part OF the
structure. and sent mass of earth
cred timber and twisted iron high
air. Much of this went batter
ainst the front of the Murray Hill
and although the walls and main
re of the building stood the
nearly every room in the front
s~-se was wrecked.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Foreign.

The uncertainty as TO whether Press
dent Roosevelt will accept a gift from
Emperor William has caused some dis
cusSion i'll official circles i'll Berlin. II
is said that no gilt will be offered ii al
intimation is given that it must be de-
clined.
General GarceS. in New York. re-
ceived adviceS from the Columbian Lib
erals stating that the army under Gen
eral Soto had defeated the ConScrva-
tive forces. led by General Franjaver
and a Jesuit priest, and that the priest
was killed
Miss Sybil Sanderson. in explaining
the reason for breaking her engagement
to marry Count de Fitz-J James. says il
was due to religious obstacles. as the
Count is Roman Catholic and was di-
vorced two years ago.
Emperor William was warmly cheered
by the people OF Berlin as he rode 10
the armory. accompanied by the Prince
of Wales, TO receive the birthday greet
ings OF the officers.
1t was announced in the British House
OF Commons that number of cases OF
smallpox in London had been traced &c
an outbreak on board the steamer An
CLAN. from Boston.
The steamer Australia. OF the Ham
burg American Packet Company. wen,
asho-e at the mouth OF the Scheldt, Hol-
land. and brok, in two.
1t is stated in Berlin that Herr BALM
OF the Hamburg American Line. and
Dr. Wiegand. of the North German
LLOYD Company. before entering into
negotiations with Mr.. Morgan. will de-
mand r.edgc that the American CAPT.
talists abstain from buying more share:
of the Hamburg and North
German Lloyd Companies
Charles NJ. Schwab. president of ths
United States Steel Corporation. re,
ceived 4 procession OF bankers and man
ufacturers in Berlin He said that hi.
observations in France. Italy. Austri;
and Germany confirmed his belief thai
their external markets will inevitabl,
become the United States markets
\ Vienna newspaper publishes a dis
patch from Constantinople stating tina
the Porte has received reports accusing
Miss Stone. the captive missionary. o.
connivance with the Macedonian Com
mittec From Sofia it is reported tha
she and her companion. Nine. Tsilka
will soon be released.
Prince Henry is deeply interested il
the dinner to be given him by III,
American press. DIR. Barth. in the Ma
ton. says: The modern spirit inspiring
the whole expedition is brought sharpl,
into view through the Emperor
brother becoming the guest OF journal
lists"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Rigid OIeo Bill Adopted.

The House Committee on Agriculture
by vote OF IL to 5 ordered the report
on an oleomargarine bill. which is even
more restrictive than the original Grout
bill. introduced by Representative Nc
Cleary. OF Minnesota.
The original bill placed tax OF 10
cents per pound on oleomargarine and
butterinc colored to initiate yellow but
ter. The word yellow was struck out,
thus making the restriction apply to imi-
tations OF white or any other kind OF
butter Another change makes those
who take uncolored butter and color IT
subject TO all the taxes and penalties OF
manufacturers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
ODDS AND ENDS OF THE NEWS.

General Wheaton. commander of the
Department OF the North Philippines says
10000 soldiers will be required on the
islands for FIVE wears
The United Mineworkers' Convention
in indianapolis. by a rising vote. exon
Grated President Mitchell and Secretary
Wilson of the charges brought against
them by Miss Mollic Meredith.
Col Gilbert Bentley. wealthy tim
herman OF Big Sandy Valley. w Va.
and Riley Ramey fought duel with pis-
tolls and Bentley was killed
Prof !. l.. Jarman. OF Emory and
Henry College was elected superintcnd-
cnt OF the State Normal School 1t Farm
vile. Va.
Mrs Bula Abbey. of Spartan. Tenn.
4 religious enthusiast plucked her eyes
out and died from the effects of the in
jury.
4. Dean Cooper. 4 wealthy ST. Louis
man. was murdered in Turkish batl: cs
Establishment in that city.
President Castro. OF Venezuela. sus-
tanned the action of the authorize. at
La Guaira in preventing NJ Secrestat to
land. and the Frcncl, government is in
ssting that he be allowed TO land
l. I. o1Olltbl, III Il SIctIu III IUc
House OF Commons. declared that Pres
ident Roosevelt was i'll thorough sy,npa-
thy with the Irish movement.
For the first time the au,or,aton En-
pcror of China received the ministers OF
the foreign powers rs representatives OF
sovereigns equal in rank to his own The
Dowager Empress the real ruler OF
China. was concealed behind a screen
during the audience.
The Dowager Empress of China and
her councillors are said to be considering
the engagement of foreign advisers to
reorganize the government. Japan to be
taken as 4 model.
The bearers OF the ransom OF So. 500
for the release of Miss Stone are re
ported on their way To the mountains.
accompanied by strong escort. to meet
the brigands.
\ statement was published in Berlin
that majority OF the members OF the
Reichstag favor project for the govern
ment TO buy up the German steamship
lines.
Rear Admiral William X. Van Rey-
pen. surgeon general OF the Navy, was
retired at his own request.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Philippine Homestead Law.

Secretary Root appeared before the
House Ins:,lar Affairs Committee to
urge the enactment oil homestead law
for :he Philippine Islands He thought
a homestead law should be passed to
permit the natives TO make entry of 100
acres OF land as the maximum, the local
government 70 fix the minimum
He also urged the repeal of the Spoon
er amendment prohibiting the cutting of
timber and the granting of franchises.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
MARcONrS NEW RECORD.
Signal From q Liner 200 Niles Out Proba.
bIy His

New York (SpeciaD .-Marconi. on
board the steamship Philadelphia. sent
several messages ashore by wireless tel
egraphy as the steamer sailed down the
bay and out 10 sea on Wednesday after
noon. They were received aboard the
French steamer La Savoie. which was
moored alongside her pier. One. sent as
the steamer entered fog below the Mar
rows. presented Marconi's compliments
to c. \. Griscom and James A. Wright,
II the American Line.
AT IIo5 p NJ. Wednesday. when the
Philadelphia must have been nearly 200
miles away. it was reported that signal
was sounded which it was believed was
from Marconi Ii this report is correct
a new distance record for ships may have
been established
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
UGLY BLAZE IN MOBILE.
Prominent Society Man and a Laborer Lost
Their Lives

Mobile. Ala. Especial. Fire in the
holesale business district destroyed
,perty TO the value OF 100000. and
sed the death of Richard II. Vidmer,
aiding society man of Mobile, and
Thomas. a negro laborer from New
ans. Three firemen were injured,
slightly and one painfully. Mr.
ner and Thomas were assisting the
zen in subduing the flames and were
hit by falling walls. Mr.. Vidmer
prominent Hoo Hoo. and was
vice grand shark for Alabama.
FIRE broke out on the second floor
hael & Lyons Grocery COM
Office occupied by E Holz-
cotton brokers. The entire
i covered by insurance
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Big Glucose Combine.

Chicago, (SpeciaD The Tribune
SAYS: Plans for the consolidation of
the Glucose Sugar Refining Company,
the National Starch Company and sew
eral outside plants have made such
progress that large stockholders in the
glucose concern have been asked to
Sign an agreement that they will par
,icipate III the deal This provides that
in the exchange of securities Glucose
preferred will receive I25 in the pre-
ferred shares OF the new corporation;
Glucose common will get 100 in the new
common. The capital stock of the new
company will be S7o,ooo.ooo."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
The Florist Industry.

Census statistics of the florist industry
OF the United States show total OF
6I5o establishments. cul,ivating and
using in their business +2.647 acres. OF
which $4,000 is improved land. The
value OF the land and buildings used by
these establishments is Sso.oIo.So6. OF
which S2265475o represents the build
ings alone. The value OF the implements
for these establishments is SI.3o7 .oS7.
The value OF all the products is SIS
,Sz.42o. The amount expended for fer
tilizer was S3Is,2oS. and for labor
SII25,7oo.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
SAYS a Biscuit Blew Up.

Newark. ~ J.. (SpeciaI Chic;
Judge Gummcrc in the Supreme Court
in Newark signed an order permitting
George +. Brown. OF 90 Orange street.
Newark. to institute proceedings in be-
hall OF his I2-ycar-old daughter Anita
to recover $4,000 from a biscuit manu-
featuring concern. 1t is alleged that on
November 0 last the girl bought pack
age of crackers. and one exploded in
her mouth. knocking out two of her
teeth and otherwise injuring her What
caused the biscuit TO explode is un-
known. but it is held that the manufac-
turer is responsible.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Miss Ellen Stones Brother.

Washington. d. c. Especial )-Pcrley
Stone. brother OF Miss Ellen Stone.
the captive missionary. called upon Sec
rotary Hay and had a long talk over the
prospects of his sisters release. The
last advices OF the State Department indi-
cate that these are now very promising.
and important news is expected in this
connection in day or two
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
British Demand for Horses.

Butte Mont. (SpeciaD--A conserva-
tive estimate OF the horses shipped from
Montana last year places the number at
100000 The British call for mounts
for South Africa has resulted il thou
sands OF head OF stock leaving the State.
The result is that there are now fewer
horses in this State than ever before !:
indeed ;kcre are no large bands. and
u'ileSs .hcie l. movement OF horses to
Montana from the South there is certain
to be :; horse famine IN this State next
wear
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
pLuCKED HER EYE OUT.
Mrs. Abbey Tried 10 Follow the Scriptural
Injunction.

Nashville. Tenn. (SpeciaD Mrs. Btu
Ia Abbey. wife of young merchant near
Sparta, Tenn. is dead as the result OF
pulling out one OF her eyes in a fanatical
and literal Interpretation OF the injunc-
;:on OF the Scriptures:
Ii thine eye offend. pluck it out and
cast ii from thee. for il is better to go
into Heaven having only one eye than to
suffer the torments OF hell-firc'
She became much excited over religion
early last autumn. and since that time is
said to have been noted for strange vaga-
rics in religious work.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Boys Bride is Robbed.

Wichita. Kan. (SpeciaD Mrs. An
gelina Anderson was bound and gagged
here in broad daylight in her room and
robbed OF SLIGO worth OF diamonds be-
sides ST 500 i'll money.
She came here a few mo:ths ago and
married an IS-ycar-old livery stable boy
who was taking care OF her horses. Mrs.
Anderson is now sending him to a local
college She is said to be from Racine,
Wisconsin.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
TOO MANY NEEDLES TO LIVE.
Mr.. Booker Sat on a Cushion Full Of Them
and One Killed Him.

Louisville. KY. (SpeciaD.-W. L.
Booker. the man full of needles" died
suddenly here at the home OF his daugh
ter. Mr.. Booker formerly lived with
another daughter in Taylorsville. and
while living with her he sat on cushion
full OF needles. Most of them were inn
bedded in his .'t>il Some OF them were
taken out by the physicians. but most OF
them RENAMED: III the flesh Since that
time the needles have been working nut
il, the most tine expected places. conang
from his fingers and toes. arms and legs.
Coroner Kelly is OF opinion that one OF
the needles attacked the mans heart and
caused death.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Spanish Gunboat Damaged.

Nigo, Spain (By Cable The obso-
lctc Spanish gunboat Condor has been
towcd into this port in damaged CON
dition. due TO the explosion OF her
boiler. which killed two men outright.
fatally injured two others. and injured
seven others. including the commander
OF the vessel. The gunboat is practically
a wreck. The Condor was built al Bar
cclona in 1887. She is single screw
steel vessel and has displacement OF
IS tons. Her length is IS feet o inches,
and her beam is IL feet IL inches.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Driven Back BY Rebels.

Panama. Colombia. (By Cable A
small gasoline launch belonging 10 the
government. and named the General
Campo, bearing important dispatches
Tor the government and General Castro.
was sighted by the revolutionary fleet
near Rio Grandc. off the coast OF Aqua
Fulcc. southwest of Panama. Two
shots were fired at the General Campo
from the revolutionary gunboat Padilla,
and the former was obliged to return
here.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Burned Alive BY Robbers.

Youngstown. O.. (SpeciaD .--Robber
attacked Michael Sweeney. in charge o
Tadgct's st.anty. on the Pittsburg an
Western Road. near Girard. and afte
binding him. went through his pocket.
taking his pay that he had just receive,
and then set fire to the shanty. cremat
ing him. 1t is thought the robbers frs
pounded the operator over the hea
until unconscious and then bound hir
in his chair, after which they set FIRE I,
the wooden shanty.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01

Pekin. (By Cable).-It is expect d
that the Manchurian treaty will be
signed within a week Diplomats here
do not manifest much interest i'll it. as
they do not believe any written treaties
will in the slightest degree affect the
policy OF Russia in Manchuria. A sep
arate contract with the Russo Chinese
Bank secures to the bank complete con
troll OF the railroads and mines.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Great Southern Railway.

:. o., (Specia!).-Word has
ed here that w. ]. Murphy
made general manager OF the
Great Southern Railway. and
general Offices of that road will
we'd from Washington TO Gin
Murphy still remains as gem
ianager of the Queen and Cres-
oute. of which the Alabama Great
.rn is a part. from Chattanooga
den. Miss. but heretofore the
been under the separate man
of Frank s. Cannon.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Fog Causes a Fatal Wreck.

Houston. Tex. (SpcciaD.-In rear
end collision between two stock trains
near Keller. fifteen miles north of Fort
Worth. w. +. Stillwell MAS instantly
killed and his body burned in the wreck
and J. c. Adkins was fatally injured
Failure OF the rear trains engineer to
see the danger signal through the fog
caused the crash.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Porto Rico Counterfeiters.

San Juan. Porto Rico, (SpeciaD =
The United States marshal has seized
$1,000 in counterfeit silver, near Ponce
The counterfeits were quarters. half
dollars and dollars. Two men. Roman
Rentas and Moreno Ortiz. were arrested
and bailed after hearing before the
United States commissioner. The coins
were almost perfect
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Vast Treasure Was Buried.

(By Cable) Chinese officials
md treasure to the value OF over
700 in gold and silver, which was
in the womens quarters of the
,eforc the court fled from Pekin.
TT has granted 100000 annually
n Shi Kai. Viceroy OF Pichili,
nance of an army of roo.-
province. Yuan Shi Kai
N practical control of the
avy of China. He proposes
apanesc instructors for the
british instructors for the
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
New Philippine Coins.

Sketches OF the new Philippine co,Es.
as proposed by the Philippine Commis-
sion. were shown to the members OF the
House lnsular Committee by Director OF
the Mint Roberts. They show Philip
pine design. with native head ard
wording on one side. while the reverse
side shows an American emblem and
the wording in English Mr. Roberts
was heard concerning the needs OF a
revision OF the Philippine currency as
proposed in the Lodge and Cooper bills.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Another Shock at chiIpaneingo.

City of Mexico. (SpeciaD Another
slight earthquake shock occurred at Chill
pancingo and terrified the people. but no
harm was done Official data shows tina,
oI4 houses. not including the Govern
ment buildings, were destroyed in the
first and second earthquake.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Georgia's lionored Sons.

Atlanta. "a. (SpeciaN.-Tnc COM
mission TO select two Gecrgians who
will D. -.,ac~d ;r lhe Statuary Hall at
Washington ne :or the first tire at the
Capitol here Although the decision of
the commission will 70; be announced
until July. all informal yote showed a
preference for Alcxandc- VI. Stephens
and Or. Craw .ord icng. =
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Princely Gifts at a Wedding.

London CBy Cable The marriage
OF Lord Stavordale and Lady Helen
Stewart took place at St Peters, Eton
Square The bride is daughter of the
Marquis of Londonderry The presents
were among the costlicst ever presented
4, Il wedding. and were said TO aggre-
gate i'll value over 81. 100000.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Twenty-Five British Captured.

Pretoria. By Cable A Few days
ago party of IS natives were cutting
grass at Lintiqucspru;t. escorted by IS
Imperial Ieorlanry.
The parry was surprised by $50 Beers,
and after a gaiiaM resistance in which
six OF the Beers ard one OF the British
force were killed. we're forced 20 sur
render. Four of the ut;arnied natives,
il is alleged. wee shot il Geld blood
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Penalty for Short Postage.

The Postotlice Department announced
a change in practice, under which here
after ali rost cards received in mails
from abroad. addressed here. which are
wholly unpaid. are subject o. delivery to
Il charge OF cents. equal 10 double the
prepaid rate applicable to post cards in
international mails. and those short paid
are subject to a charge equal 70 double
the amount of deficient postage.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Boer War Resolution in Congress.

Representative Clark. OF Missouri. in
PRODUCED Joint resolution expressing
sympathy for the two South African
Republics and regret over the sufferings
caused by the war The resolution cx-
presses the hope that this declaration by
Congress will influence Great Britain to
consider favorably settlement OF the
troubles
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
W. c. Neyin Dies Sud- nly.

Los Angeles, Cal. (SpcciaD w. c.
Nevin. general manager OF the South
ern California, San Joaquin Valley and
the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Systems,
died suddenly here.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
King Again Houors Narconi.

Rome (SpeciaD King Victor En-
manuel has conferred the order of St
Maurice and St. Lazarus upon William
Marconi.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
lied Over Fish.

I. Especial. )-Sleriff
n Bridgeport. Ala.
Jacksboro, Tenn.
vitted Is-year-old
III completely i'll
1 Wager Hat
'ars, respect
~. is also
ie offensc.
hing. and
] Wilson,
from the
two boys,
Kilby's Mill,