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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Business Of S3zl, 900, 600.

The annual report OF General Super
intendent J. T. Metcali. OF the Money
Order Bureau oil the Postofiice Depart
ment. for the fiscal year ended June 30
last. shows the money orders issued
by the postoffices oil the United States
increased over the previous year 1851
III in number and S4I.oo7.o72 in
amount. The average daily sale OF
money orders during the year was
SI.oe8.I6o
There have been 2.S42 domestic
money order Offices and 1882 interna-
tional Offices added to the list There
are now Baby domestic Offices and
6,o46 international Offices in operation.
Although nearly 4I.coo.ooo orders
were paid. involving the disbursement
OF S32I. 900 900. the loss to the depart
mcnt was but Sos.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Killed by Tornado.

Quincy, III. (SpeciaN.-A tornado
struck this city. sweeping in north
easterly direction and destroying much
property in the city ard in the country.
a large number OF houses and barns
were destroyed and great damage was
done TO orchards and standing corn.
Wires are down and communication is
shut off. 1; is impossible to get exact
information of the extent OF damage to-
night One man at Camp Point was
killed and Henry koetters, in the cut
skirts Of Quincy was fatally injured. The
smoke stacks of the electric ligh. power
house were blown down and the city is in
darkness.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Newsy Items of Interest.

The United States Supreme Court
convened for the October term. After
admitting a number OF new members
to practice the judges made the usual
formal call on the President.
Sir Michael Herbert. the new British
ambassador. presented his credentials
to the President, The usual felicia
tons were exchanged.
Sir Michael Herbert. the British am
bassador here. called at the State De-
partment and arranged for his presen-
tation at the temporary White House
tomorrow.
President Roosevelt has determined
to appoint Henry L. West TO succeed
the late John w Ross as commissioner
OF the District OF Columbia.
The cornerstone of the proposed
memorial bridge to connect Washing
ton with Arlington Cemetery was dedi-
Gated in the White House lot
The executive committee OF the
Union Veterans Union prepared re-
port recommending the suspension OF
Gen, K g. Dyrenior;h as commander
inchiei OF the order. The charges on
which this action was based were arbi-
trary use OF power. and also bearing
upon 9sOiIdi Vial GENERAL
Dyrenior,h. who presided over the CON
vcntion. refused TO recognize the com
,.ittee in order that il might make it,
report. The antiDyrenforth delegates
lett the convention.
The President has so far recovered
that he was able TO walk to his car
rage unassisted.
President Roosevelt may appoint a
commission to investigate the whole
mining situation. with a view to bring
ing the subject before Congress. He
will not order United States troops to
the mining regions unless Governor
Stone asks it.
Chowia Maha Najiravudh. the Crown
Prince OF Siam. made 4 formal call OH
President Roosevelt at the temporary
White House.
Owing TO the urgent need OF naval
officers. the Navy Department has sent
kilograms to all senator's and reprcscn-
tatives with vacancies Tor midshipmen
TO fill advising them OF another exam
nation on November IL.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Bible Barred from Schools.

Lincoln. Neb. (SpeciaD.-By an
opinion just given by the Nebraska ST.
preme Court the reading OF the Bible
and the singing OF sacred songs in the
public schools OF the State are pro-
hib;ted. The case is one appealed from
the District Court OF Gage county. and
the lower court is reversed The three
Judges are unanimous in the decision.
They add that it is not in accordance
with their personal beliefs. but it is the
law OF the State. Continuing. the opin-
ion says TO permit the use OF the Bible
would be to make bid for sectarian
and parochial schools. and thereby aim
4 blow at the public school system.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Twenty Killed in Riot.

Lordon (By Cablcl.-ln a dispatch
from Gibraltar. the correspondent OF
the Daily Mail SAYS the rio,ine whicl,
followed the closing OF the Socialist
club within the Spanish lines resulted
in 20 men being killed and large mum
Der badly wounded The latter incl::dc
a lieutenant OF the Spanish Grill Guard.
whose lie is despaircl oil Documents
seized at The Socialist headquarters
showed the place was the center OF an
anarchist group which mad been in cor::-
m"nication with anarchists in towns
OF Euronc
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Coffin In a Bigamy Case.

Emporia, Kan (SpeciaD.-James
Pendleton. Mayor OF Gentry. Mo-. con-
victed OF bigamy, was sentenced to five
years in the penitentiary. Pendleton.
under the assumed name OF Coda S.
Morris. married Miss Grace Obey. OF
E:nporia. few months ago Later.
under the name OF John Cox. he buried
coffin containing ice at Orlando.
Okla. and circulated the report that
Morris had been killed in a runaway.
Pendleton has family a, Gentry.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Allege d Postoffice Robbers.

Los Angeles. Cal (SpeciaD.-Op
October , detectives took into custody
William Eller. alias Joe Seiderwand,
alias Thomas Keegan: c. ]. Melville.
alias Morrissey. and NJ E Vinson, &C
cused OF robbing small postoffices in
various paris OF Southern California.
The Importance OF the capture has just
become known. The gang is one
known to the police throughout the
United States. There is a standing re-
ward OF $500 for the return OF ali the
members to Toledo. OHIO. Some OF
them are wanted in Virginia and Others
in New England The alleged leader
OF the gang. Joseph Rapley. alias To
peka Joe" made his escape at the time
the others were arrested.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Five Persons Injured.

Pittsburg. Pa. (Special).-Firc At
Homestead. Pa. caused by an explo-
sion of natural gas. badly damaged the
Seventh Avenue Hotel. postoffice and
Office buildings OF the Homestead I'm
provemcnt Company, and seriously in.
;ured five persons. The explosion oc-
Cured at ais p. M, in the cellar OF
a confectionery store on the first floor
OF the Homestead Land Improvement
Company building. at ORA Ann street
The loss was about $4,000.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Another Mill for IN. South.

Boston (SpcciaD.-The Merrimac
Manufacturing Company has been All
ihorizcd to Issue preferred stock to
the amount OF sI.6oo.ooo. which in
creases the capitalization OF the com
pany 10 100000. The additional
stock will be used for the construction
OF a new mill III Huntsville Ala. where
the Merrimac already operates a sub
stantial plant Ii is the intention to
build a mill that will give employment
10 from 1900 TO 1000 persons and will
supply the print works OF the Merri-
mac in Lowell.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Printed Reports too verboss.

The President has instructed the
Secretary OF the Navy to devise some
plan by which the present tendency to
increase the number and size OF print
ed reports and documents OF all sorts
may be curbed. He expresses the
opinion that there is too much useless
matter and large number OF unnec-
essary and expensive illustrations in
cl.:ded in many OF the reports.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Slams Crown Prince Arrives.

New York (SpeciaD prince Chow
10 Maha Vaiiravudh. the Crown Prince
OF Siam. arrived here on the steamer
Furst Bismarck. from Southampton and
Cherbourg. He was met By Herbert
II. d. PIERCE. third assistant secretary
oi state. and d. B. Sickles. OF New
York. formerly consul general at Bang
kok. representing President Roosevelt.
and Edwin V. Morgan. OF the State
Department. secretary to the Presi-
dents commission.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Overpayment Refunded to Cuba.

An evidence OF the scrupulous accu-
racy with which the United States gov
eminent is dealing with Cuba in fnan-
cial sense was given when a Treasury
warrant for the sum OF $2o.2o5 was
placed in the hands OF Senior Quesada.
the Cuban minister here. Tor delivery
TO his government. This sum repre-
sents an overpayment by the Cuban
government to the United States on
account OF the buildings erected during
the military occupation and paid Tor
out OF United States funds.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Used Arsenic for Baking Powder.

Omaha (SpeciaD.-A-thur Moran
and three children, aged :. and II
years. were poisoned by eating cakes
in which arsenic had been placed BY
the mother. who mistook it for baking
powder. The two youngest children
arc in a critical condition. and it is
thought they will die. The Oldest child
and the father probably will recover.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
A Dangerous Plaything.

Scranton. Pa. (SpeciaD. - Robert
Rankin. an actor: Lewis Dorshe;me-
and David Morton were experimenting
with gasoline Tor illuminating a moving
picture machine in the basement OF
Rankin's home. The gasoline exploded
and the three men were horribly burn
announced tina; the ,nen will not re-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
More Money for Miners.

Portland. Ore. (Special) The unions
of Portland have already pledged s.. ,oc
TO helm the Pennsylvania coal miners
\ meeting of the presidents OF the vari-
Gus unions has been called for, and it is
expected that $1,000 additional will be
raised as a result OF the meeting.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Strike in 81. Louis Postoifice.

St. Louis (SpeciaD 1.-The Postoffice
Department OF the United States gov
ernment was compelled to send a force
OF expert nailhandlers to the Union
Station in this city to get the mails
out on time. The wallout OF the mail
handlers and baggagemen has placed
the postoffice in bad plight.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Mother and Sons Dead Together.

Omaha, Neb. (SpeciaD Henry
Haubens and her two sons. aged 10
and IL years. respectively. were found
dead in their home here. The win
dows were closed. the keyholcs plugged
and the gas turned on. The police say
the work was evidently that OF the
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Fatal Railroad Wreck.

Terrc Haute. Ind. (SpeciaD An
cast-bound Liz Four freight train ran
into the rear of another freight train in
the center o; the Wabash River bridge
here last night. Two men were killed
and six were seriously injured.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
First Hard Freeze.

Farmer. y. y. (SpeciaD.-The first
hard freeze OF the season occurred. the
mercury dropping 10 80 The beans
and buckwheat. some OF which had not
yet been cut. suffered badly Grapes
were injured TO some extent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Consressman Sine BOARD Dead.

Washington. d. c. (SpcciaD Con.
gresham John L. Sheppard. of Texar.
kama. Tex, died 1t Eureka Springs, Ark
after 4 long illness The Sraker of the
House has been notified. but as yet has
rot annointed a committee
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
OPERATORS WILLING
TO ARBlTRATE STRIKE
MitchelPs Plan to Settle Coal Strike Is
Practically Accepted.
ROOSEVELT TO APPOINT COMMISSION.
norgan's Efforts to Bring About Adj
justment of Difficulties Successful.

The Proposition is Believed By the Admins
fratiOn to be Satisfactory TO the Miners. as
1t Covers The Proposition Made by President
Mitchell. of The United Mine Workers Union
With Additional Conditions Which il is Be-
ieyed That the Miners Will Accept
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Earthquake in Texas.

Austin. Texas (SpeciaD.-A slight
shock OF earthquake was felt at Gar
field, IS miles north oil here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
DONs HIS REGiMENTALs.
Matt Hunter Has Been Put to Work
in the Chair Factory in
Fl. Madison.

Sheriff H. NJ. Miller, @. G. Strana.
han and H. w. Terrell who went to Fit.
Madison with Matt Hunter and Chas. !
Hamm to deliver the prisoners over to
the tender mercies of the Warden of the
penitentiary, were given an insight into
the working of the penal institution
while there. OF course Hunters fame
as criminal had preceded him, and
there was cordial reception awaiting
him from the prison officials.
Sheriff Miller and his party reached
Burlington at . O'Clock and had to wait
over until O'Clock in the morning be-
fore he could get train to Ft. Madison.
He telegraphed to the sheriff Of Des
Moines county to meet him at the train,
and the two prisoners were placed in
the county Jail until train time the next
morning. They reached Ft. Madison
on the 22nd ultimo, and the inmates
were given an opportunity to celebrate
the birthday of the Father Of their
Country, so all work was suspended.
The barber who clips the hair of the
new boarders was of duty, so the two
Ringgold county recruits had TO wait
until the next day to receive the proper
kind of tonsorial attention. 1t was
formerly the custom to only NOW half
of the head of the prisoners, but this
rule has been abandoned and now the
hair is cut closely all over the head.
The suit that was given Hunter was a
poor fit. The coat was two large and
the trousers were about two inches too
long and had to be worn according to
London style. When Hunter appeared
in his new togs he sized himself up
with an air of satisfaction and remarked
to Sheriff Miller, 'What do you think
of my new clothes, Hold? Not very
good fit, but suppose ought not to
complain, they are not costing me a
red"
When Hunter left here he told some
of his friends that he did not propose to
work when he went to the penitentiary.
But on that point he has changed his
mind. Senator Geo. S. Allyn saw
Warden Jones in Des Moines last Fri
day, and he told the Senator that
Hunter had been put to work in the
chair factory and that he was working
quite diligently, and he thought he
(would make good hand. 1t is the
first work Matt has been guilty Of dong
for good many years but he will prob
ably get used to it in time.
Sheriff Miller states that Hunters
nerve meyer forsook him on the trip,
and that he was still game when he
shook hands with him and babe him
od.bye.-Mt. Ayr Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
DECIDED TO APPEAL
Attorneys for Matt Hunter will
Appeal Case to the SUI
Dreme Court.

Henry & Miles, attorneys for Matt
Hunter, who was sentenced by Judge
r. L. Parrish to life imprisonment in
the penitentary at Ft. Madison, will
appeal the case to the supreme
court, in the hope that they may be
able to do something for Hunter. I'm.
mediately after the sentence had been
passed a motion for new trial was
filed, but this Judge Parrish promptly
overruled. The shorthand notes in the
case were sent to Bedford Monday,
where Judge Parrish is at present hold.
ing court.
United States District Attorney Lewis
Miles, who assisted Henry u Miles in
the defense of Hunter, in speaking to a
! reporter of the Des Moines Leader, gave
out the following:
"We have decided to appeal from the
decision of the district court in the case
of the state against Matt Hunter, con-
victed of the murder of Homer Holland
at Mt. Ayr and sentenced to life impris-
onment. We have everything to gain
and nothing to lose by an appeal. II
we secure reversal Hunter cannot be
tried second time for murder in the
first degree, the jury having found him
guilty in the second, SO that the fear Of
a death penalty is out Of the way. Life
imprisonment is the maximum in the
second degree, and We cannot get more
than this on second trial."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
A Woman's Words of Praise.

Neosho Falls, Kas., Nov. 10, 1900.
Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello, III.
Dear Sirs:-For almost fifteen years l
suffered from Indigestion, and last winter
thought would die, when my doctor,
DIR. Al. Lieurance Of this place. advised
me to try DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin,
which / did and two bottles cured me.
1t not only relieved me, but it cured me
so that have not been troubled since.
If any one should offer me $500 for the
good Syrup Pepsin has done me would
not think of taking it. No one can take
your medicine without being convinced
of its more than wonderful cures. |
recommend it to all my friends as lax.
alive and stomach remedy.
Yours with gratitude,
MRS. j. MORGAN.
Sold by l.. Van Werden.
The person who stirs up strife usually
finds himself in hot water.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
CHEAP FARM LANDS FOR SALE

In southwestern Missouri and southeast
ern Kansas. Having purchased several
farms myself in Vernon county, Missouri,
during the past six months and having
associated myself with Mr.. A. F. Wilson.
of Stotesbury, Mo-, in the land business,
feel it duty and pleasure to offer for sale
several thousand acres of land to the peo-
pie of this part of Iowa, land ranging
from $25 to $40 per acre according to To-
cation, quality of land and improve
ments. Since and before the close of the
war of the rebellion and until within the
last few years the name of Missouri has,
as it were, been almost stencil in the
nostrils of northern and eastern people.
but during the last few years northern
and eastern people have been immigrat-
ing to Missouri and they have found a
fine country, good soil, good markets, a
finer climate and longer seasons, with a
far better class of people than they ex-
pected, and lands are advancing as rapid
" now in Missouri as in the more north.
ern states. will be pleased to go with
any one wanting to buy land, and show
them what there is in a country that they
have been prejudiced against SO long.
Write me at Shenandoah, Iowa, where ]
now reside, or write A. r. Wilson, Stotes-
bury, Mo. Respectfully,
.25-5t G. A. PIERsoN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13

You will never wish to take another
dose of pills if you once try Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
are easier to take and more pleasant in
effect. They cleanse the stomach and
regulate the liver and bowels. For sale
by w. A. Alexander.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13

Rocky Mountain Tea taken now will
keep the whole family we'll. If it fails,
bring it back and get your cash. Soc at
w. 9. Stempel & Go.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13

Harry Arnold recently injured his
knee by running nail into it. 1t is
the same knee the cap of which was
broken some time ago.-Garden Grove
Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13

Mr.. Albert McCleary and Miss Polly
Saulsman, of Mountain Grove, Mo-,
were married at the home of the
groom's parents on last Thursday even
ing. Rev. E. o. Newland performed
the ceremony. A number Of the rela.
tives and near friends were present and
a dainty luncheon was served. Mr..
McCleary is we'll known here, being
the son of John McCleary, of High
Point. They will live on farm with
the groom's father.-Garden Grove Ex.
press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
Question Answered.

Yes, August Flower still has the larg-
est sale of any medicine in the civilized
world: Your mothers and grand
mothers never thought of using any.
thing else for Indigestion or biliousness.
Doctors were scarce, and they seldom
heard of Appendicitis, Nervous Pros.
tration or Heart failure, etc. They
used August Flower to clean out the
system and stop fermentation of undi.
gested food, regulate the action of the
liver, stimulate the nervous and organic
action of the system, and that is all
they took when feeling dull and bad
with headaches and other aches. Yor
only need few doses Of Green's August
Flower, in liquid form, to make you sat
isfied there is nothing serious the mat
ter with you. Get Green's Prize AL
manac. At W. L. Alexander's drug
store.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-03-21
M'KINLEY MEMORIAL CERTIFICATE
1t Is Fine Piece of Work, Nine by Eleven
Inches Ia Size.

Cleveland, Ohio (SpeciaD.-At a
meeting of the executive committee of
the National Mckinley Memorial Asso-
citation, held here, the design for the
contributors certificate submitted by a
New York firm was accepted and much
other business of routine nature trans
acted. The certificate will be printed
from engraved plates upon fine card
board, suitable for framing. The de-
sign is very handsome, being 9 by II
inches in size In addition to the scroll
work it contains a fine picture of the
late President, the White House and
the Mckinley home at Canton.
The report of the treasurer. Myron
T. Herrick, showed that the fund for
the monument is rapidly increasing, the
contributions received during February
being larger than for any month since
the organization of the association.
The following members of the execu-
tive committee were present at the meet
ing: Judge William R. Day, Canton;
George B. Corte1you, Washington; VIM.
A. Lynch, Canton, Ohio; William Nc
Conway, Pittsburg; Ryerson Richie,
Cleveland.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-03-21
I NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

There are increasing evidences that
real estate investments in the country
are of increasing value. There are rea-
sons for this that will continue and
grow more potent with time. 1t has
dawned upon the intelligence of the
american people that the abundance of
our surplus lands is rapidly dwindling.
The ability OF Uncle Sam to give every
man a farm is terminated. and the
time Is not far distant when we will
have none beyond the holdings re-
quired for his own use.
Another fact affecting values in this
line is that population Is rapidly gain
ing upon food production. This is true
in the United States, and to large ex-
tent that farming becomes more profit
able and the land on which to conduct
1t more valuable.
When machinery was introduced In
the "boundless" West the immediate
result was to deprecate farms in the
East and to drive young men from the
country to the city. There was a con-
gestion of labor in these centers. and
much of the trouble it has encountered
is the result of this cause. But the
West has filled up.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-03-21
New Chinese Legation Home.

The Chinese Imperial Government will
have a legation building of its own in
Washington.
Before Minister WI Ting-fang was
accredited to this country the legation
occupied a massive brownstone building
on Columbia Heights. The present Min
ister's taste ran to white stone, and look
ing around for residence he obtained
the beautiful and massive stone structure
at the southeast corner of Eighteenth and
Q streets. Deeds were placed on record
conveying property at the northeast cor
ner of Nineteenth street extended and
Vernon avenue from Julia 7. Peck and
A. M. Ely to the Chinese Government
for legation site. The price paid was
$3.50.
There recently has been boom among
legations in this direction. The French
Government bought one of the finest
pieces of property in the city for new
embassy and plans for the building are
now being prepared in Paris by one OF
the national architects. For a while there
was talk of other legations clubbing to-
gether and building separate buildings
upon an entire block.