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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
LEAPED FROM WINDOWS.
Several School Children Make Narrow Escape
From Fire.

Ogdensburg. y. y. (SpcciaD.-The
Union Free School, large wooden
structure at Rensselaer, Falls. village a
few miles from this city. was destroyed
by fire. When Clouds OF smoke burst
through the registers in the floors and
filled the rooms the three teachers were
orderd to march the pupils out.
All escaped by the usual way except
seven. who delayed to secure their books
and outergarments. and who soon found
all means OF escape cut off. They rushed
back into the schoolroom and waited at
the windows for assistance. The smoke
soon became so dense. and the flames
approached so fast. that they all jumped
for their lives. The seven OF them
landed on a woodpilc. 20 feet beneath the
windows. All were more or less in
jured.
The fire originated from the new fur
mace. which had just been fired but not
yet been accepted by the school board.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
CUBA CLAIMS ISLE OF PINES.
Governor Nunez Says Americans There
Must Pay Taxes.

Havana (SpeciaD.-General Nunez.
Governor OF the Province OF Havana.
in which the Isle OF Pines is included.
stated that the Government had direct
cd the municipal officials i'll the Isle
OF Pines to collect taxes which the
American residents there decline to pay.
In default OF payment the officials
will have recourse to the courts Tor
the collection OF the money. Governor
Nuncz attributes the memorial on the
subject. recently sent to Washington
by the American residents. solely to
land spectators who. he alleges. mis-
informed the buyers to the effect that
the island was bound TO belong TO the
United States.
The Cuban officials do not believe
that the United States desires the Isle
OF Pines They say that. aside from
sentimental considerations. Cuba's only
advantage in continuing her sovereign
" over the isle will be the prevention
OF all easy means OF smuggling through
the Isle oi Pines into Cuba. which
smuggling would be carried on il the
former were in the possession OF the
United States.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
THE LATEST NEWS IN SHORT ORDER.
domestic.

The operators concluded their testi-
mony before the Anthracite Coal Strike
Commission by the presentation OF sta
tistics comparing the prosperity OF the
mineworkers with that OF persons en-
gagged in other occupations.
The conductors and trainmen on the
Santa Re and other Western roads are
voting on proposition for a general
strike to compel the railroads 10 grant
their demands for a REIMBURSEMENT OF the
wage schedule.
The Western railroads at Chicago
have issued blockade notices refusing 10
receive flour and other goods for de-
livery TO Eastern railroads until the con-
gcstion on the latter lines is relieved.
Frank NJ. Gill and Harry Freytag.
convicted i'll Lebanon. Pa. for the muir
der Of William b. Shuey, were sentenced
to the Eastern Penitentiary for 10 years.
Six hundred carpenters and ioiners
are ON a strike in the Wyoming Valley.
Pa, becarse Of the refusal OF contrac-
tors TO increase wages.
John Tagacy and Roland Harrison
were burned 10 death in fire which de-
stroycd the lookup in Berlin. \. II.
Payne Whitney is buying up the vii
lage OF Manhasse set. l.. l.. which he wants
To convert into country seat.
Former Police Captain Cannon. of
New York. was fined $3.50. He was con-
victed Of neglect OF duty.
|; is reported that Morgan has secured
control of the ST. Louis and San Fran
cisco Railroad.
T. ". Winter was elected president OF
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
The Pennsylvania Railroads famous
2o-hour special between New York and
Chicago will be abandoned in order TO
aid in removing the traffic congestion.
Justice MacLean, OF the Supreme
Court OF New York. has denied All APP
plication for separation based on an
antemarital error on the part OF the wife.
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial AS
ISOLATION has issued all appeal through
its president. Admiral Dewey. for funds
10 erect a memorial TO Jefferson al the
capital.
At the indianapolis wage conference
the operators unanimously voted not to
grant the demand OF the miners for
higher wages and certain changes i'll the
IfGtil0u OI lN AlASSlipii Na9
discussed and referred TO the scale COM
iEittce.
C. B. Allison. All electrical contractor
of Sheraden. suburb OF Pttsburg, was
called TO the front door Of his house and
shot down by al unknown person.
The Southern Pacific has reached all
agreement with It's firemen on the wage
question. The increase granted aver
ages between and II per cent.
The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
has voluntarily increased the wages of
all its machinsts. boilermakers, black
smiths and car repairers.
An appraisal OF the estate OF the late
Augustin DAILY. OF New York, shows
that il is not sufficient to cover his debts.
Jean Jules Jusserand. the new French
ambassador. and his wife reached New
York on the French liner La Lorraine.
The schooner Minnehaha sprung a
leak and sank at the entrance to Winyah
Bay, South Carolina.
The big department store of Weni-
stock. Lubin & Co, i'll Sacramento, Cal,
was destroyed
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

At the opening OF the afternoon scs-
sion of the Strike Commission i'll Phila-
Gclphia Attorney Wolvcrton. for the
Reading. announced that AT a conference
held during the noon recess between
John Neth. general mining superinten-
Gent of the Philadelphia and Reading
Coal and Iron Company. and George w.
Hartlcin. secretary of District No. Q. OF
the miners union. il was agreed that the
weighing of ccal in the Ninth district,
which takes in all OF the southern coal
field. is impracticablc because OF the
pitching veins. This settles. so far as
the lower fields are concerned, one OF the
principal issues i'll dispute i'll the other
two regions.
The National Board OF Education.
which was incorporated by recent act
OF Congress. organized by clccting w. II.
Baldwin. Jr.. president John ID. Rookie
TELLER. Jr.. is member OF the board
John d. Rockefeller, Sr.. has given $780,
eco for 10 years.
Levy Ankcny, the millionaire banker
and farmer OF Waila Walla. was elected
United States senator by the Washing
ton legislature.
Mr.. Abraham GOIlpcrS. son OF MT.
Samuel GompcrS. president OF the
American Federation OF Labor. died III
Denver. Col
While crazcd by drink at Titusville.
Pa. John Fiddler shot and killed his
wife. tried to kill his son and then killed
himself
John Beard Allen. a former United
States senator from Washington, is
dead.
General Prinsloo former Bocr conf
mandant. died At Cape Town.
Serious floods have been caused in
Scotland by the melting OF the snow.
DR. van Lyndcn, the Dutch foreign
minister. announced that Carnegie's
offer OF Se5o.oOo for a library for the In
ternational Court of Arbitration had been
rejected.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
CARS CRASH AND TAKE FIRE.
One Struck Wagon. Went Back And the Other
Ran Into II.

Pittsburg (SpcciaD.-One OF the
worst wrecks the Pittsburg Traction
Company has experienced since its or
ganization occurred here \ score OF
passengers were injured and two cars
were DESTROYED. Traffic was stopped
for several hours Eight victims are i'll
a hospital. the others having been taken
TO their homes.
A car on the Homestead branch was
on its way 10 Pittsburg. Just as it
passed Forward avcnre it struck 4
hucksters wagon. After going some
distance ii was backed up the hill to
learn what damage had been done.
Just then it was met by second car
coming down the hill at terrific speed.
When the collision occurred the troll
ley wires were crossed. causing n fire
which consumed both cars. Fortunately
all OF the injured passengers were taken
out before the flames reached them.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
In the Departments.

In the Senate joint resolution was
passed requesting state authorities TO CO.
operate with the Census Office i'll Secur-
ing uniform system OF birth and death
registration.
A Senate joint resolution was passed
authorizing the Secretary of War 10
furnish condemned cannon for lifc-sizc
statue of Gen. Henry Lcavenworth at
Leavenworth. Kan
The first subscription to the appeal for
funds for memorial to Thomas Jcffcr-
son was hundred-dolar check from the
Colorado Society, Daughters OF the
Revolution.
NJ. Jusserand. the new French ambas-
sador. called at the State Department
and had an interview with Secretary
Hay.
The Statehood Bill was up for short
time in the Senate. and MessrS. Bard
and Quarles spoke i'll opposition to it.
The Naval Board on Construction &C
ceptcd the model of the two gunboats
Paducah and Dubuque.
The Senate confirmed the nomination
OF George L. Roberts. of Iowa, to be
director OF the mint
An important conference was held 1t
the White House between the President;
Secretary Hay and Senator Cullom re-
garding the status OF the Panama Canal
Treaty.
The Gridiron Club gave its annual din
ner. one OF the features being hits at the
expense OF J. Picrpont Morgan who WAS
one OF the guests.
The Postofice Appropriation Bill was
discussed in the House.
The President sent TO Congress mes
sage in relation TO the currency and the
coinage OF the Mexican and Chinese
governments accompanied by papers
from the representatives OF those govern
mcnts He recommended legislation
which would enable the government Of
the United States to assist in carrying
out the proposed arrangement
The Army Appropriation Bill. which
was reported to the Senate, contains the
Root Staff Bill as reported from the
Committee on Military Affairs some
time ago: also. the Retirement Bill.
which was also reported from the same
committee.
In the Senate Mr.. Hanna moved TO
disagree to the amendments of the
House to the Department OF Commerce
Bill and agree to conference. The
chair appointed Messrs. Hanna, Nelson
and Clay on the part OF the Senate
Representative Bristow. of New York
introduced bill to increase the Presi-
dents salary to SIoo.oco per annum.
In the Senate the resolution offered
by Mr. Rawlings calling upon the Sec
rotary OF War for information regard
ing certain trials by court-martal in
the Philippines was called up and pro-
voked lively debate.
Because of the absence OF member
the House Naval Committee did not re
port the findings i'll the investigation
oi charge OF attempt At bribery pre-
icrrcd by Mr.. Lessler.
The House agreed To the Senate
amendments to the Bankruptcy Bill
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion will give hearing February 70 on
the recent advance in freight rates.
Senator Foraker introduced bill
providing for the admission oil so Porto
Ricans at the Indian School, at Car
Isle. Pa.
The Senate Committee on Finance re-
ported favorably bill TO increase sub
Sidisry G9;page.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
Miners Change Their Laws.

indianapolis (SpcciaD.-The United
Mine Workers convention finished
changing the constitution and bylaws.
The changes are numerous. bu; only q
few OF them are OF great Importance
The changing OF the power to vote a
strike from the two-thirds membership
OF the national executive board to a
full two-thirds membership OF the or
ganization: fixing Uniform imitation
ice OF $40 for miners and s.. so ic- boys
between II and 10 years OF age; provid
ing Tree admission to the organization
for boys that are orphans OF union
miners. and placing fine OF SIC
officers oil local unions that Issue
fer cards to miners that are more,
three months delinquent, are the
important changes.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
GIRLS In FEARFUL RUSH
A Wild Dash Down Eleven Long Flights
of Stairs.
SEVERAL OF THEM FAINT ON WAY.
Foreman Sees th: Smoke, Stops the Machines
in Factory and Tries TO Get the Girls Out
Quietly. When One Screams "Fire!' and the
Stampede FoI!ows-The Fire Extinguished
With Hand Grenade.

New York (SpeciaD.-Damagc by
fire. $40; put out by hand grenade.
Result: Three girls tainted: others
exhausted by running down IL flights
OF stairs: so participated in 4 panic.
These are the facts OF a fire i'll the I2-
story commercial building, 725 Broad
way. a nervous girl who smellcd
smoke and yelled Fire" spoiled care
iul plans to get the employees OF Tausie
& Co. clothing manufacturers. on; OF
the building without excitement
Tausic saw 4 Whit OF smoke issuing
from the dummy shaft. 1t was nearly
closing time, SO he decided to dismiss
the girls employed on the machine
work. and none would be the wiser.
Foreman Braun stopped the machines
and told the girls they could go home
One inquisitive miss. who could not
understand the early closing. glanced
toward the shaft and saw smoke There
was the explanation.
Fire." she screamed.
Fifty girls were frantic i'll IN instant
They stormed the elevator doors
There was few moments delay. and
a rush was started down the stairs oi
the skyscraper The descent was too
much for three OF the girls. and they
tainted on the way down. Others ran
to the ground floor. and were ready to
drop when they reached the street.
An alarm was sent in y fireman
dashed hand grenade into the shaft
and the fire was out
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
ANOTHER TRAIN WRECK.
Express and Freight In Head'on Collision
Two Killed.

Hazleton. Pa. (SpeciaD The fast cx-
press train from Wilkesba,.c for Phla-
dclphia on the Schuylkill Valley Divis-
ion OF the Pennsylvania Railroad collid
ed head-on with freight train near
Lofty. nine miles soutl, OF Hazlcton
The engineer and fireman OF the freight
train were killed. the engineer and fire
man and colorcd porter OF the passenger
train seriously hurt. and seven passengers
slightly injured Between Hazleton and
Lofty there is single track which is
used by both the Lchigh Valley and
Pennsylvania Railroads. Through a
misunderstanding of orders both trains
got on this single stretch OF track. and
before the engineers saw the danger it
was too late to avert the collision.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
FOR JEFFERSON MEMORIAL
Appeal Issued to American People to
Contribute to Fund.
1T IS A NON-PARrIsAN MOVEMENT.
Aid Sought on Behalf Of Fund for Suitably
Perpetuai;ng the Fame Of the
Author Of the Declaration of lndepend'
ence-Dewey Calls on the People to Help
the Undertaking.

Washington, d. c. (SpeciaD.-Ihe
thomas Jefferson Memorial Associa-
ton. organized for the purpose OF erect
ing at che national capital an appropri-
ate and national memorial to the 'au-
thor OF the Declaration OF lndepend-
ence. through its president. Admiral
George Dewey, has issued an appeal to
the American people for funds II carry
out the object OF the association. The
text OF the appeal is as follows:
Headquarters Thomas Jefferson Me
mortal Association OF the United
States.
Washington. D. c.. Jan. 81, 1908.
TO the American People:
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial AS
sociation has been organized to take
up the long neglected duty OF erecting
fitting memorial TO the memory OF the
man who wrote the Declaration OF In
dependence
We lave here beautiful and costly
tributes To the memory OF American
soldiers. sailors. state men. physic ans,
inventors and philanthropists, and the
soldiers and sailors OF France arc hon
ored. brt there is not one tablet to the
memory OF that grea; American.
Thomas Jefferson
We ask the people to contribute. &C
cording to their ability. to this memo
rial. Congress will not be asked ior
money. as we rely solely upon the neo-
pie. the voting and the old. the children
and their parents, ior the success oil the
movement.
The character and cost OF the propos-
cd memorial cannot now be stated but
it will be appropriate to the greatness
OF the man and the importance OF the
document from which his name IS III
separable. Rigid economy will be OBJ
served in the expenses oi carrying on
the work Every contributor will re-
ceivc certificate acknowledging his
subscription. and carrying with II men,
bership i'll the association. In time 10
come these certificates will be badges
OF honor"
Contributions checks. money orders
or drafts should be made PAYABLE &c
the tIuC- OF tHS treasurer W biS dS9V
cation. Mr.. Jesse r. Wilson. president
OF the Lincoln National Bank.
The people will be kept informed OF
all important actions OF the association
Communications addressed TO the sec
rotary. Mr. w. s. Mexican. will re-
ceivc prompt and respectful attention
(Sigaed) GEORGE DEWEY.
Admiral OF the Navy,
President.
The association is now complete in
its list OF officers. every State being
represented by vice-prcsidcnt. and i'll
some cases by a representative on the
board oi governors. the controlling
body No great movcmen: OF 4 SINH
lar character in this country. il is
claimed. had as its officers more men OF
national character and influence than
this organization. Prominent men from
all sections OF the country have be-
come interested in the movement. and
have written 10 the officers of the asso-
citation expressions of approval.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
sl.O9e.0Oo DEAL REPORTED.
Chicago Concern May Buy Four Mines Of
Perry Company.

Clarksburg. w. Va. (SpeciaD-A re-
port is current at Clarksburg that the
Perry Coal Company will sell its hold
ings in this county to the Weaver Coal
Company. of Chicago. The price is re-
ported to be 100000.
The Perry property consists OF four
mincs-the Howard. at Wilsonburg: the
Perry and Gore. at Adamston. and the
POOP. near Lumbcrport. The three lat
ter plants arc modern and were con-
structcd at considerable cost In the
tract OF coal lands is comprised e.ooo or
1900 acres OF the regular nincioot
"Pittsburg vein" 1t fronts on the Balti-
more and Ohio and the Short Line rail!
roads
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
Enlist.ng Men for Vene zueIa.

Joplin. Mo. (SpeciaD The Nene-
zuela Company = which organized here
several days ago TO enlist men for coloni-
zaton in Venezuela. has. ii is stated. en-
listed over LOCO men, all with military
training. Some OF them are stated to
have held commissions in the United
States Army and Navy Applications
for membership are pouring i'll from all
parts OF the United States and Canada
The company expects to- secure large
land grants from the Venezuelan govern
mcut
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
South China TO Secede.

Hongkong (By Cable).-The revolu-
tionary movement which led to the ar
rest here OF seven kwangsi rebels is
said to be very serious attempt to over
throw the central power and establish
separate government i'll the South of
China. Meme OF the arrested men is
prominent: the real leaders are said to
be in the interior collecting forces. The
revolutionary organization embraces the
provinces OF kwangtung. Kwangsi.
Kwci- Chau and Fokien The insurrec-
tionists are posing as reiormcrs and are
anxious 10 secure foreign sympathy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
'URDERER GETS 20 YEARS.
at Lancaster, Pa, Thinks
entence too Light.

Pa. Especially .-Clarence
William Guterman, the two
Pa.) boys convicted of muir
econd degree, were given the
entence of 20 years by Judge
stated he was sorry he could
ne punishment more severe.
--soners are each 20 years of
the crime for which they were
/ was the murder of Jacob II.
a trackwalker on the Pennsyl-
ilroad. After shooting and beat
over the head the murdcrers
re body on the track. expecting
ain would run over it and hide
nee of murder.
dy was discovered a few mini
ie passage OF train.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
Fired the Dormitorles.

Ogden. Utah (SpeciaD.-Two 10
year-old girls named Reeves and Curtis.
serving sentences for general incorrigi-
ility, have confessed to Superintendent
Allison that they set fire to the dormi-
tories in the State Industrial School
here. They said that the fire was part
of plot for general escape by the girls
in the institution. nearly all of whom.
they allege. had knowledge OF the con-
templated break. The two have hcen
placed in solitary confinement pending
further investigation.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
Rush Orders at Norfolk Navy Yard.

Norfolk. Va. (Spccial) Rush orders
were received at the navy yard here
from Washington to hurry work on all
ships undergoing repairs. The cruiser
San Francisco. which has been at the
yard for some time. is being repaired.
and an extra force OF mechanics was
placed aboard her to Fl; her for sea duty
The Prairie is ordered to be ready for
service by Saturday of this week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07

Chicago (SpeciaD.--A mob OF II.
500 men. women and boys held
Chicago and Northwestern coal /
at Webster avenue. OH the Wise
division. and carried away the cor
OF five cars before they were disp
BY the police. Women led the a
uncoupling the cars in numb
places. and intinidating the train
For three hours traffic was suSpe
while the mob increased to more
a thousand persons. y riot cal
turned in and order finally res
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
WITH THE NATIONAL LAWMAKERS.
Accepts Statehood Rider.


The Senate Committee on Agriculture
agreed to place the Omnibus Statehood
bill on the Agricultural Appropriation
bill As rider
This proposition was strongly antago-
nized. but it carried bv two-thirds vote.
Senators Henry c. Hansbrough, Add
son g. Foster wash and NJ. 5. Quay
(PaD. Republicans. and William B.
Bate. Henry Heiifeld and +. Mel. Sim
mons. Democrats. voting in the affirma-
tive and Senators Redfeld Proctor. !. p.
Dollivcr and ]. V. Quarles, Republicans,
in the negative
Senator f. f. Warren (Wyo) and IL.
d. Money Miss were absent and were
not recorded II is stated, however. that
Senator Money would vote for the
amendment if present
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
27,776 Patents Issued in 1902.

Washington, d. c. (SpeciaD.-The
report OF the Commissioner OF Patents
for 1902 shows 1890 applications. and
that 27.776 patents were issued. In adj
dition there were ITO patents reissued.
COCO trademarks registered 767 labels
and 1873 prints registered. During the
year 1881 patents expired The cx-
cess OF receipts over the expenditures
wore SI5OsIl
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
Little MenEnrm q Club.

New Haven, Conn. (SpeciaD. The
little men OF Yale who have not height,
weight nor strength enough to make a
football team OF varsity caliber have
come into prominence by forming a
"Pccwcc Club for social purposes mu-
tual admiration and to make known the
valorouS deeds OF men of small stature.
No student OF more than five feet five
inches is eligible to membership The
charter members number Gig all sen
Tors. 1t is learned that thi bject OF
discussion at the first se$ of the
Pcewees will be traits and iliarities
OF .ha p'gJries of South Ar
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
Who.e Family Slaughtered.

Tencha. Texas (Spccial) Charles
Rowe. his wife and their three children
were found dead at their home near here
Friday The three children had been
slaughtered with an AK. Mrs. Rowc's
throat was cut and Rowe had his throat
cut and stab wound near the heart
The opinion prevails that Rowe killed
his family ard then committed suicide.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
Sundry Civil Bills Reported.

The sundry civil appropriation bill. re
ported 10 the House by Representative
Cannon. chairman OF the House Com
mittec on Appropriations, carries an ag-
gregate appropriation OF S7Scc7.o2o
which is $S.SS6432 less than the cSti-
mates and SIz.355.S7o more than the cur
rent appropriation. The committee
recommends an appropriation OF $1,000
COO for the relief OF distress i'll the Phil
ippincs.
Mr.. Cannon gave notice that he would
call the bill up at the earliest opportun
ity.