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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-15
cOAGT STREWN WITH WREcKAGE
Damage to Shipping Along Virginia
Coast Will Be Heavy.


Norfolk. Va, Oct. 1.-THE Virginia
coast from Cape Henry to Dam Neck
Mills, II miles south, is strewn with
the wreckage of several ill-fated craft.
All communication with the seashore
ia cut of. but it is known that three
vessels have been wrecked and sew
eral lives lost. or the coal barges
Ocean Belle and Georgia nothing is
now left except miles of wreckage on
the shore. Captain George H. Adams
and Seaman Charles Peters were
drowned, while Joseph Peters, Peter
LopOz and NJ. Payne owe their lives to
the heroism of Surfman Charles Capps.
of life saving station No. .. All these
men were on the Ocean Belle, and
when this barge was dashed ashore
the waves swept her decks clear of
rigging and chew. Capps plunged into
the surf and after desperate struggles
brought all three men to land.
The throe-masted schooner Nellie w.
Hewlett, Captain Green, lumber
laden from Pensacola, is a total wreck
on the coast three miles from Dam
Neck Mills. The crew is sac.
The passenger steamer ported of
shore in a dangerous positi was the
Old Dominion steamer Hamilton, from
New York. The Hamilton reached
Norfolk after a terrible experience in
the gale. The steamer was not dam
aged to any great extent, but the suf-
fering Of the passengers, particularly
those In the steerage, was heart-rend-
ing.
Locked in the bowels Of the plung-
ing and lurching ship, these foreign
ers, men, women and children, became
panic-strickCn, and their shrieks Of
Many of them were bruised by the
tossing of the boat, and three received
fractured limbs, aside from other
hurts.
Among the first-class passengers the
fear of death in the storm was as
great as among those below. Life
preservers were worn constantly by
nearly every one, and some women be-
came hysterical and collapsed.
A tour of the coast revealed scenes
of havoc in the path of the gale. At
Ocean View the immense pleasure
pier is a total wreck, and the damage
to the club houses, cottages and ex-
tensive bulkheads will run far into
the thousands. The handsome new
home of the Hampton Roads Yacht
Club Is one of the worst sufferers, but
all along the bay shore the damage
is great. At Cape Henry the bay and
ocean beach is covered with the wreck.
age from small craft, and the NAM
moth double-decked pavilion is badly
damaged. The loss at Virginia Beach
exceeds that Of any other place here.
abouts. The wide boardwalk, extend.
ing for two miles along the ocean
front, is practically demolished. the
portions left standing being in such a
condition as to require rebuilding.
Cottages are partly unroofed and
porches washed away by the sea that
threatened to engulf the entire resort.
,,o 0An.aNe @neAh ~,-H AN
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-15
BURLINGTON, N. j., INUNDATED
Nearly the Entire City Under Water
and Food Scarce.

Burlington. n. j., Oct. -. - This
town is suffering from the worst flood
in its history. approximately four-ffths
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-15
At Atlantic City.

Atlantic City, N. j., Oct. 12. - The
storm did very little damage today. It
took away little more of Young's
Pier and a Part of the inlet wharf. At
South Atlantic City It toppled over the
Elephant Hotel. so that the elephant
y on his knees. At Longport Con-
gressman Buffers cottage was under
mined, as was also the Crab cottage.
A portion of she boardwalk at Long.
port was also swept away. A train
going to Brigantine was stalled by .
washout above Port Republic. A
wrecking train was sent there. and
found all the passengers safe, but the
locomotive stalled.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-15
BIG DAMAGE AT OCEAN CITY, MD.

Many Buildings Wrecked and Women
and Children Fleeing For Safety.
Ocean City, Nd, Oct 12.-Hurri.
canes and high tides have done great
damage tn this citv during the pas;
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-10-15

Of the place was under water, caused
by the tremendous food In the Delar
ware river. The highest point Of the
town was only three feet above the
flood in some Of the streets. The south
ern section of the town was flooded
to depth of from two to six feet, and
much of the surrounding country was
also under water. In East Burlington
ii is estimated that 80 per cent. of
the houses are inundated. Many FAM
lilies are in want of food, and the mayor
and the chief of police made a tour
of some of the streets in a batteau
and furnished food to t.Iose in need.
The town was entirely cut off from
communication except by telegraph and
telephone. and unless the water re-
cedes soon there will be a general
scarcity Of food. No trains are run.
ming on the Camden and Amboy divi.
sion of the Pennsylvania railroad,
which passes through here.
The water rushed down the main
street so rapidly that people who
navigated through the town in boats
had a difficult time of it. Some
buildings have become undermined,
and unless promptly repaired will
probably collapse. The food cut a new
channel back of the town, washing
away three wagon roads and the Mt.
Holly bridge.
Five persons were rescued from a
footing house in the Delaware river
in sight of hundreds of onlookers. The
building was a two.story frame struct-
ure of Florence. near here II had
been surrounded by water, and its oc-
cupants sought refuge in the upper
story, Without any warning it broke
from its foundations. and before the
five persons could escape was carried
into the Delaware river and down the
stream. A party of men met the
house off this town and took two men
from the roof. They broke off shingles
from the top of the house and rescued
two children and the mother from the
attic. They were landed here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
A. F. COWLRS.

Christmas Suggestions.-Buy useful presents, such as a trimmed or un- trimmed hat for ladies, misses or chil- dren. Silk Hoods and Wool Gaps for the little folks, 25c and soc; Tam OiShanters, Toques, 15c, 25c, 39c and 75c. A small line of Picture Frames, Crockery, Pin Cushions, Sofa Pillows, etc. Brainard & Armstrongs Em- broidery Silks, full skeins, 1Sc dog. We help those who help us by offering all of the above articles at bargain price, just to help your money buy more goods while the happy Christmas buying is going on.
 53-55 CENTER STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
BALLINGToN BOOTH YESTERDAY
spoke at Opera House and at Second
 Congregations Church

spoke at Opera House and at Second
 Congregational Church.
 An unusually large audience was present at Jacques opera house yester- day afternoon to listen to an address Dy that noted speaker, General Bal ilngton Booth of the Volunteers of America. General Booth speaks with an earnestness and force which holds his hearers enraptured. He is an in- teresting and entertaining lecturer.
 General Boot based his lecture on the following text: ''Wherewithal shall q young man mend his way. by taking heed thereto. according to thy. word" The speaker had many kind words to say of the vast. good done by the Y. M. c. A. and the Volunteers of America. He closed his address with strong appeal to the young men of the audience to lead lives of righteousness, for after all,', he said, it is not so hard to be Christian" ," ln the evening the general delivered a fine address at the Second Congrega- tional church.
 General Booth met with slight ac- cident at the meeting yesterday after noon. He was standing on chair to climb onto the platform when the chair gave way. The generals knee, which was much injured a week or so ago, was again hurt. No serious results however, are feared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

Michael Powers of New Britain was visiting friends in this section on Saturday.
 The fourth annual concert and promenade of the Sunshine Athletic club will be held in Speedwell hall on Wednesday night, December 30.
 Several dealers in this section have already received a large supply or Christmas trees. There promises to be a big demand for them this year.
 A resident of Railroad Hill street says he sympathizes with his neigh bors on the other side of the Nauga' tuck river regarding the fix they find themselves in on account of means, or lack of means, rather, for letting the department hear from them in case of fire in their homes. He wants people who claim that the fourth and fifth wards are being fairly treated by the safety board to look at the list of box es as published in the Democrat and then explain if they can what ground they have to stand upon., He. says there isn't a box at all in his street, although it is nearly half a mile long ana built up so closely that many of the property owners cannot re-shingle their houses. He is of the opinion that merit, not politics. should be up permost in the minds of public officials in the location of fire boxes as well as in other things.
 The advent of cold weather has caused much sickness and the doctors are rushed with calls. Sick people will do well to remember whenever they want prescription to be filled, to send it to A. c. Walkers pharmacy where the prescription materials are the best that money can buy. Every thing is fresh and pure. There is no substitute. The doctors directions are always carried out with absolute accuracy and the utmost care is taken that there are no mistakes. The prices are the lowest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14


 First-class accommodations for tran- slents. Restaurant with excellent rable connected. Meals served to order at all hours of the day and night. All Kinds of drinks served to. order.
 Some and try one of our meals; they are the best to be had in Waterbury, and our prices are too high for none.
 Unsurpassed hotel accommodations; AS light, airy and comfortable rooms, elegant paq1lors, porcelain baths, gas and electric light on each floor. Every convenience of strictly first-class hotel. Our service the best, OUT prices the lowest, our management the best.
 Remember the number, 292 Bank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
POLICE COURT DoINGs
Several Mischieyous Boys Before His
 Honor This Morning

Another session like this mornings and the city court will not he ahIe to
 buy the leg of chair for a Christmas present for itself. There was not a
 penny made ill this mornings session
 nor was there penny paid out ill witness fees. It was a record break. CT ill these respects.
 The session was given up entirely to hearing cases against boys Nico-
 lene kobella was charged with as-
 saulting M. Sochin. tailor at 173
 East Main street. KobelIa and "a
 friend after. night school Friday even-s ing went to Sochin's shop after a suit
 or clothes belonging to Kobella. The
 boys had some fun and then Kobella
 missed his gloves. On getting on the
 street sKobella threw a snowball at
 the. tailor. which not only cut his hat,
 put also his head. Sochin tried to get the boy to buy him a new hat and also pay for his doctor. The wound was
 .rlVlal. ln fact the whole business. was hardly worth the time it occupied and tns case was continued thirty days. Iony Ciminero, 15, was charged Wlth the theft of candy from the burn ed out fruit store on Center street.
 eIoWu oI small boys gathered at the l store yesterday and made things ,,n-
 peasant for the neighbors. Doorman < stevens was sent for and he cau0ht
 the accused boy issuing through 2 WihdoW with his pockets full of candy
 U was his first offense and tha casa l was continued thirty days
 | Two more boys, Mario Musanta II
 anu Canzlo Vitalle, 13, were charged
 With theft of baby carriage. Aiey-
 ander Cohen, dealer in second hand l gods on Bank street, testified that tha 'ooys tried to sell him the carriage Sat
 ufday evening. They told him their
 aunt sent them to sell it.. Suspectinr | something wrong Cohen sent for tba police and Detective Kennaugh arrest. ca the boys: They told the detective mat they spent the afternoon in the l cellar of the undertaking concern. cor ner or East Main and Brown streafs
 ana found the carriage in a neighbor, l Ing hallway. Both were Committed
 70 The state school. An appeal was l taken. "as
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
THE WAGE QUESTION.
United States Commissioners Wrlghts
 Cooperative Ideas.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. If. = "The wage system will pass away. In it's stead, believe, there will come a sys- tenn which will be composed of the profit sharing and the cooperation ideas. The great labor. question means the struggle of humanity for higher standard of life. The employer must consider his employee as well as the stockholder as an investor"
 These words were contained in an ad- dress upon 'tThe Wage Question" made by Carroll D. Wright, United States commissioner of labor, before the Soci- .ety of Ethical Culture of this city.
 Of scarcely less interest than his pre- diction of new labor system was Colonel Wright's approval of plan to insure labor against incapacity result ing from accident, illness or advancing age The German idea was quoted, un- der which the employer pays one fourth the cost of a sick and death ben- eft policy, the employee one-fourth and the government one half
 England" said Colonel Wright, has taken up this system, and we of the United States are steadily approaching it.'
 Continuing, Colonel Wright said:
 Capital charges to the consumer the depreciation of pro2erty and machin- cry. Why should not the depreciation of labor machinery-its hands, it's brains, it's body--be included in the final cost?
 We see in every progressive commu- 'nity that the demand of the working men is no longer for wage sufficient to enable him to keep body and soul to- gether.
 Labor has been taught to feel that 1t is a social as well as an economic pow CT in the community, and this educat- ing process has gone on until the de- mand for labor is for reasonable mar gin beyond that fixed by the iron law of wages.
 'aThe wage system will pass away. It is, as has been shown, unsatisfactory in many of it's applications. 1t depends too largely for it's equities upon the generosity and great mindedness of employers. That there are many such who would scorn to influence the votes or actions of their employees and who would be incapable of taking petty or great advantage of their workmen is happily true. That there are others. however, who make use of their oppor- tunities proves the weakness of the system and argues for a greater meas ure of independence for those who la Dor.
 s.The system that will take the place of that under which mere wages are paid probably will be composed of the profit sharing and cooperation plans The work people will then acquire tho <. erest of investors, the more capable q lnjg opportunities and tha
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Third Degree Exemplified on Twenty
 Candidates Yesterday.

l uuu DcSIee LASluplluou OH IW Cus5
 Candidates Yesterday.
 Yesterday was a gala day for the members of the Knights of Columbus in this city and nearby towns. The third degree was exemplified upon twenty candidates at meeting held ill K of c. hall, under the auspices of Mulcahy council. About 500 members were present from Waterbury, Now Haven, Hartford, New Britain, Tor rington, Thomaston, Terryyille and Nauga tuck. The hall was packed.
 The degree work was exemplified by one of the best degree teams in the country. The team came from New Jersey and was in charge of District Deputy J. J. OKeefe of Plainfield, N. J., and Warden Thomas J. McLaugh- lin of Newark, N. J. Both of those men are we'll known in this city, espe- cially Warden Mclaughlin, who has done his work most successfully on several occasions. The other members of the degree team were Charles Moore, John Slattery. Lawrence "a gain. John O'Hara and John Burke, all of Newark. N J.. and William Oheefe of Plainfield. They made very clever team and under the leadership of Messrs O'Keefe and Mclaughlin ex- empIified the degree i'll an emlnenfty satisfactory manner. Those present were decidedly pleased and the candl- dates--Well they had enough. Ine degree work had to be cut short to allow the visitors to catch q train. Before the meeting closed there Were remarks by Messrs McLauehlln and O'Keefe and State Deputy Teylin.
 Among the visiting knights were the following: State Deputy James TeyHn Of New London, District Deput'es Michael Sullivan of New Haven and John Hearns of Naugatuck. Thomas +. .Fitzn,a trick of New Haven. Deputy | Grand Knight Josenh Neal of Nauga- tuck. Attorney William Conway and Frank Smith of Newark.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
MERIDEN DOCTORS RAISE TEES

MERIDEN DOCTORS RAISE FEES
 Meriden, Dec 14.-The Meriden Medical society has decided to adopt a new scale of fees for professional services to take effect on January L The new rates are as follows: Office calls, $1; house visits, during the day up to 10 p. m., $2; house visits or calls between 10 D. m. and a. m., S4; con finement Nas, $15; consultation cases S4; fractures and dislocations $25; etherizing cases, 50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
BACK TALK

Pains ill the back, stitches in the back, stiffness in the back, are easily backed out by our Rex Back Plasters. Money back if they don't back what we say. 25c at Fitzpatrick's phar- macy, East Main and Wall streets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
Suggestions 7R Christmas
F.om he largest Select or in Connecticut

lection. Come in and see them. Prices $2O to $S5. Dining Tables ill golden oak, $6 to Ss55. Leather and Cane Seat Dining Chairs, $1 to S1O each. China Closets. $13.50 to $55.
 Side Tables for Dining Rooms, $1O to | $2O.
 Brass Bedsteads. S2O to S60. 1 Princess Dressers in oak, mahogany or
 birds eye maple. 15 to choose from
 to-day. $225O to $50. 30 Chiffoniers now ready. S6 30 to $60. l Swell Chamber Suits, 40 styles, SIS to
 $2OO.
 Screw and Spring Adjustable Chairs , for office or library, Sd.50 to S25.
 Flat Top Desks. S1O to S25. ' Quaker Ranges make 2 gift worth having. Come in and talk it over about getting one. E nrmerable to mention, but come in and
 look around. | Freieht cl1aroes Jorenaid by Us. to l any point east of Chicago and no 7, charge for packing. | You will find this store ono of the host in the state 10 select eifts from. l Visitors are always welcome here l Yoke elevator +hroE1gh the Reid X
 Hughes store if you are shopping in l there, ! We set out to please our customers
 and to make their purchasing here So
 satisfactory that there will he no ques-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14

British COIunb bia Sealers Perish.
 ,. VICTORIA, B. C., Dec. IA. The Japanese sealing schooner Seikotu Ma I'll has been lost with all hands. She carried five British Columbia sealers on board
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14

Dainty White Willow Arm Chairs, up
 holstered in pink and yellow decora-
 tive stuffs, $10. Willow Library Arm Chairs, very com
 fortable, $14l85. Large, Wing Back Chairs in willow,
 $16.2O. Mahogany Corner Chairs for the par
 Tor i'll cream tapestry coverings, Sl0
 to $25.
 Davenports, from $50 to $65. Corlles. from $S 50 to $55. Combination Desks and Book Gases,
 $16 to $50.
 Ladies' Desks, from $5 to $35. Sn1alI Rod1 Top Desks, for home uses,
 $15 to S45.
 Library Table. S6 50 to S35. Parlor TaHoles S2 to S25. Window Tables and Pedestals, $2 to
 $15. Parlo, Cabinets. S15 to $50. Card Tables. S1 to S3.50. .@a Sewing TNalhla. S1. .Tardiniera Stands 50c to S5 Invalid Tables. e4 90 to Se. 30 Norris Cshairs. S5 50eto S25 50 stvlSs. Morris Chair Cushions, $4 50 to $1O the
 set. Trr1<is7, Cfhai1ts. S2n to $50. Par7or. S'-i+s from S9S to S175 N11sic Crosinets and Shelves. S3 to S35 'WcrlS Ra sl-n+s $3 to S6. Standing Pictures in nice assortment The largest and handsomest kind of Buffets that we have ever shown is now on our floors ready for your se-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
THIS THE PLACE

THlSI THE PLACE where you can buy one of those smart. tastily trimmed hats at half price. If you are looking for a becoming hat come straight to
 Freedman's Bargain Millinery
 We are ,- .r showing this week a line of trimmed hats at quick selling prices. We can suggest a hat that vill please and be- come you at half the price you would have to pay elsewhere. Be sure. make no mistake, as it will pay you to call Mark we'll the name and look for Nc
 251 BANK STREET.
 Hats trimmed while you wait.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
REN0V IL SALE

The building of 213 Bank street will be rebuilt, sol will be obliged to remove until then I will sell my stock of Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Nc1Glr ties at cost. assure you l goods 90 perr~ent chea2I
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-10-30
HOW DOWIE
HAS SUCCEEDED.
made S50,0o0,o00 m Ten Years.
Built a ciiY Of $4,000
Inhabitants Near Chicago And
Every Enterprise IS Run in HIS
Name.

Mr.. r.. l.. Cantrell of Smithville
who for nine months was general
attorney tor John Alexander Dowie IL
here today, and speaking for Dowis
today said:
.he is a man of high morals and
one of the smarteet men | ever knew.
He Is a splendid hnancier. DE came
to Chicago during tine Worlds FAIR,
starting in as an evangelist. DE mad
no means at the time and now 10
estimated to be worth between 49,
600, 900 and $40. 600, COO. he has mae.e
most of this IN land speculation. de
secured options on 2, 200 acres OF land
on the shore of Lake Michigan ana
sub diyded $40 acres into town lots:
Tue land cost 800 to $3.50 per acre ana
he is selling lots 4Oxl50 from 81, QUO 70
$4 600 each He has sold only about
500 acres and has paid for the whole.
A great many people have made large
contri buttons to him 10 use In mis-
religious work. He has established q
great many manufacturing establish
ments and mas a CITY OF II, 900 inhabi-
tants, where two years ago there were
farms. He has an ice factory cover
ing eight acres of floor space and
works 1, 900 hands. He has candy
factory, planning mills, brick yards and
various other enterprises. Everythlng
is In his own name.
HE is working to benefit the human
family in religious way. he mas
missionaries all over the world whose
expenses he is paying, and gives freely
to anyone who ls needy. He provided
clothes and the necessities of life for
over 5000 families in Chicago last
winter.
He mas commenced work In Zion
City on church which will cost over
$500, 600. It will have the largest
auditorium in the United States
There is no separate or independent
business. Everything Is IN his name
and everyone working in Zion City Is
on salary paid by him. One oig
store of many departments supplies all
needs, doing business OF 500, 900 per
month His pay roll is encrnoas.
His store has over 100 employees ana
the building enterprise employs over
., 500 men. Nashville Banner.