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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
creign.

\ large force of Venezuelan troops
has been dispatched against the 1900
revolutionists under General MonagoS.
President Castro is master OF the situ-
alton.
The father oi the Crown Princess
Louise OF SaXony has expressed a will
lingneSs Tor reconciliation, under CON
ditions, which it is said the Princess
will accept.
The Court OF Arbitration at The
Hague will finally settle the dispute be-
tween Brazil and Bolivia regaring the
Acre territory.
The river Clyde burst its banks above
Glasgow and the industrial district OF
Ruthcrglen was inundated.
King Victor Emmanuel is said to
have made MaScagni a chevalier OF the
Order OF Savoy.
Over 900 homes were destroyed and
500 families made destitute by fire at
krutz. Galicia.
Pope Leo insisted yesterday on Civ
ing public demonstration that he is
i'll good health.
Edna Lyall. the novelist. died at
Eastbourne. England. OF pneumonia.
The Duke OF Tctuan. noted Span
ish diplor,atst. is dead.
King George and the Council OF Minis
tiers OF the Saxon Court have decided
that the former Crown Princess Louise
cannot see her son Christian, who is
dangerously ILL.,
Deputy Sellc, a Socialist, struck
DEPUTY Lasies. an anti Semitic. a blow
in the face i'll the corridor OF the French
Chamber OF Deputies and 4 duel will be
the result,
DIR. Lcwaid. commissioner Of Germany
to the ST Loris Exposition, in an adj
dress to manufacturers at Stuttgart. said
they could achieve great success at s.;
Louis
Christian dc Wet informed Secrc-
tary Chamberlain that nc would foster
spirit of discomfort against the British
government III the TranSvaal
The European powers look askance nj
the action of the Sultan i'll modifying a
large army in Macedonia
John y. Carroll. United STATE consul
at Cadiz, Spain, d:cd OF consumption.
The Turkish government is taking 4
record of steamers available for use as
transports should il be necessary to send
troops TO the European provinces i'll CON
ncction with the Macedonian trovblcs
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
Earthquake in st. Louis.

st. Louis (SpeciaD.-Two distinct
earthquake shocks were felt in ST.
Louis and neighboring States between
Gao and 6.25 o'clock p. m. The first
shock was OF about 20 seconds dura-
fion. 1t was not so distinctly felt i'm
mediately in this city. but in suburban
fowns it was sufficiently iorcciul to rat
sie dishes and swing doors.
The second shock followed within
two minutes. and was slight and OF
xhort duration.
;boro. Ky.-A distinct earth
hook was felt here at GAS
Pictures were shaken from
5 and articles fell from tables
upper stories OF many houses.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
WAR ON MORMONISM.
DR.. Bell Urges That all The Churches Unite
In It-Weak Churches.

New York (SpcciaD Rev. DR.. Viii
liam NJ. Bell. general secretary of mis-
sions of the United Brethren in Christ,
OF Dayton, o.. speaking before the Ma
tional Federation of Churchworkcrs at
their annual conference in this city, said ::
There is a vast territory in the West
where we shall presently have trcmcnd-
Gus struggle with Mormonism And
there is no way i'll which we can grapple
successfully with the spirit that possesses
that great district unless we iederate and
fight it together
He also spoke OF the good that would
result il the different denominations
were To cooperate for maintaining weak
churches and in the establishment of new
ones.
Many churches pay their ministers
less than the wages received by trolley
car conductors and gripmen." he said
1t is not right for the great American
commonwealth to ask a man to enter the
ministry on the basis OF salary ;ilat
makes poverty certain"
The Rev f. B. Sanford, general sec
rotary. reported that state declarations
have been organized in New York. Ohio.
Massachusetts and. Nebraska. and that
the wa has been prepared Tor orGaniza-
ton i'll other states. Besides this. -
local declarations were organized i'll cities
during the year.
Reports were received from the sccrc-
tarics for the different states telling OF
the progress of the work il their dis
tricts.
Dir. {. c. Albertson. of the First
Methodist Episcopal Church. OF Ger
mantowa. Pa. addressed the conference
on the subject OF Associate Member
ship. i'll which he suggested plan
OF Observation-Disclosures affiliaticn.
Rev. DR. J. Wilbur Chapman. execu-
tive secretary OF the cyangelstic COM
nittce OF the General Assembly oil the
Presbyterian Church, opencd q discls-
sion OIL the subject the Eyangelistic
side OF or work" For five years there
has been rel sag III tie cvaugclisticaI
work oi The churches. lie said but DIR
ing the past year there has been re-
awakening i'll this respect.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
Leaps Fal.s BIZ. F,ars D.n.ist.

Niagara Falls. y. y. (SpcciaD-Mrs.
Annie Edison Taylor. the woman who
had the courage to go over Niagara
Falls. tainted from fright and nervous
rcss when She entered dentists office
in this city to have 4 tooth extracted
Bciorc collapSing She stated she had
a horror oi dentists chairs. Mrs. Tay-
lor is going to New York with a pc
tition to present to the bankers and
brokers to raise iund to secure her
barrel which was stolen from her in
New Jersey
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
Minor Difficulties.

London (By Cable).- was authorit-
atively state that while no serious point
, has arisen to jeopardize satisfactory
settlement of the Venezuelan troubles.
indications point to the fact that minor
difficulties are delaying the signing OF
the protocols.
The foreign Office and the embassies
here were busy discussing queries from
Washington regarding the phraseology
of the protocols. Italy's difficulty. it is
said here. apparently arose from Ambas-
ador des Planches' learning that the pro-
,4peoi. stipulated renewal of the COM
snercial treaty with Venezuela and Italy
desired assurances that no differential
duties will be imposed subsequent to the
settlement.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
Woman Operator Attacked.

Monongahela. Pa. CSpeciaD During
the night an unknown man forced his
way into the telegraph tower at Wal
ton Station. on the Pi:tsburg. Virginia
and Charleston Railroad and assailcd
Mrs. Wilson. the operator Mrs. Viii
son shot the man. and this so en-
ragged him that he beat her almost TITO
nsensbility and then tried to burn her
to death by forcing her head into the
stove An arriving freight train fright
ened him off and he fled. leaving his
victim unconscious. Mrs Wilson is
the wife oi ex-Mayor Wilson oi this
civ.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
Load of Cartridges Go Off.

Philadelphia (SpcciaD Peter Mccall
laghan. an employe OF the United States
Arsenal. at Frankford. was blown to
atoms and Joseph Hunter. another en-
ploye. was severely injured by the cx-
ploSion of decorating cartridges Ida
Hall. young woman. was cit by flying
glass while seated in her home More
than loo-pancs OF glass were shattered by
the explosion McCallagran was convey
ing the cartridges from the arsenal to the
railroad station in a wagon. and the man.
horse and wagon were torn to fragments
The arsenal was rot damaged
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
Buried Under Falling Walls.

Buffalo. n. Y. (SpeciaD .-The brick
wall OF the three-story Strauss tannery.
which was being demolished at Fill
more avenue ard William street, fell
about TO- 80 o'clock a. IN. Five laborers
are known to be killed. and their bodies
have been recovered Several OF the in
ured. who have been removed TO the
hospital, will die The crash came
without warning. The wall simply
swayed for moment and then Tell
outward. burying "a men under the de-
hris and iniuring many pcrsols.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
Caught at Last.

York (SpeciaD.-Byram II.
5. for seven years in charge OF
,istoms bureau at the postofiicc
:. was arrested on charge OF en-
ding money belonging to the Unit
States. The alleged theft is over
90. and the time extends over seven
s. Collector S;ranahan was the
plainant. Winters was held in SIo.-
bail by Commissioner Shields Tor
examination being waived. Col
Stranahan made this statement
mig the arrest: "Byram II.
ers. 4 clerk in the customhousc.
for seven years has been in charge
le customs bureau at the postoflice
been found short in his accounts"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
Explosion Follows Murder.

Portage, Pa. tSpcciaD-An cxplo-
ion oil dynamite in the fruit store and
home OF Tony" Pasqucllo shortly al
ter midnight completely wrecked the
b.'ilding and painfully injured II occu-
pants OF the house Pasqucllo and his
wife were iound dead in the ruins. Pas
qrello's head was blown off and deep
cash in it looks as ii i, was made with
cleaver. A similar cash on Mrs. Pas
quello's head leads to the suspcioh that
they were robbed and murdered 5eiore
the explosion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
!nurG cred His Daughter.

Buffalo, \. y. (SpcciaD.-Lewis kasc
was arrested here charged with the muir
der OF his daughter. Elizabeth by heat
ing her brains ont with hammer After
committing the crime ka>c says he wen,
70 bed To the police he made comics
sion and added that he wa not sorry. as
his daughter intended leaving him. His
wife is in IN insane asylum. and it is be-
licvcd tint kasc himself is insanc.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
Agreed on Judges Salary.

The confcrces of the two houses OF
Congress on the bill increasing the salar-
les % United States judges reached an
agreement. The measure as il will be-
come law fixes the salary OF the Chief
Justice OF the Supreme Court OF the
United States at $4,000 a year and OF
the Associate Justices at SI2,5oo each.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
Small Hope for Treaty.

Practically all hope of ratifying the
Alaskan boundary treaty at this session
OF Congress has been abandoned.
So formidable is the opposition that
the friends of the convention are con-
WINGED that in all probability favorable
action cannot be secured. The President
has been informed of this fact and says
that the Administration. having done
everything possible to bring about set
Element OF the question, is prepared to
lay the blame for failure on the Senate.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
Second TO Dewey at Manila Bay.

al Francisco. Cal. (SpcciaD. Rear
<iral Frank Wildcs. OF the United
ties Navy. died suddenly on board the
rer China. He was on his way
ns from China, or sick leave. when
death overlook him. The Admiral had
been in ill-health for sometime. and was
nvalided home on account of a general
breakdown Of his physical constitution.
Rear Admiral Wildes was junior squad
on commander on the Asiatic Station.
wing his flag on the Rainbow.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
William Penn Clarke Dead.

Washington. D. c. (SpcciaD.-Col.
.lliam Penn Clarke. presidcn. OF the
institutional Convention OF Iowa.
ID prior to its admission as a State.
I chairman OF the Iowa convention
I sent Lincoln delegation to the Ma
hal Convention in 1870 is dead. He was
m in Baltimore. Md. SO years ago.
practiced law in Bellefontaine. o..
he established the Logan county
e. He was a paymaster in the
during the Civil War. and prac-
w untir-r0 years ago. The body
<mated>sud inferred at Ar
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
Taken From Jail and Lynched.

Wrightsvillc. Ga. (SpeciaD-Lcc
Hall. colored. who shot and MORALLY
wounded Sheriff ID. \. Crawford. Of
Johnson county. was taken from the
county Jail here and lynchcd Threats
were made early i'll the night. but later
the excitement had somewhat subsidized
Early in the morning. however. mob
icrccd the Jail officials to deliver Hall,
whom they carried few miles from
X right svilc and lyrched
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
AtLast lie Killed himself.

iongahela, Pa. (Spccial).- Simon
of California, who made two at
at suicide during the week. tried
ain and was successful. He escaped
his house and. running to the
'ngahela river, plunged in and was
ned before anyone could interfere.
day night he shot himself md We'd
.ay he cut his throat. /, is said he
worth half million dollars.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
To Op:n Oklahoma Lands.

bill introduced by Representative John
settlement 5o5.ooo acres OF land i'll the
Kiowa. Comanche and Apache Indian
reservations in Oklahoma Territory.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
Mount Peiee Still Active.

Paris (By Cabic).-Thc governor oi
the Island OF Martinique. in a cable
dispatch 10 the Colonial Office, an
nornceS that the Mont Pclce volcano
continues active. that its summit is con
Stantly changing shape. and that masses
OF incandcscent matter are thrown on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
Dropped Dead in Church.

New York (SPeciaD During the
services i'll the Gospel Mission. Jersey
City. Mrs Amelia Woodhall dropped
dead from apoplcxy. The congregation.
20 women and half as many men. had
just finished the hymn Nearer. My God
TO Thee when Mrs. Woodllall who.
with the rest had been standing. uttered
a scream and fell back The services
were brought 10 an abrupt end.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
Two Killed By Explosion.

Roanoke. Va. (SpcciaD While sew
eral men were engaged i'll thawing a lot
Of dynamite at the Grubh mines. * mile,
from Roanoke. an explosion occurred
r. w. Wexford and Palmer Keller were
instantly killed and l. f. Rayne was ia
tally injured Wexford leaves a widow
and several children. The other men
were unmarried.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
THEY MAY INVADE TURKEY
Bulgaria Appeals TO the Powers TO Help
Against Turkey.
WILL LIKELY SET EUROPE ABLAZE.
The Macedonian Element in Bulgaria Very
Strong-Seven Bands Aggregatlng 5000
Men, Have Been Formed and Differed
Turkish Government Makes Denial of Mill
tary Preparation.

Sofia (By Cable Having received
official information regarding Turkey 5
decision to mobolizc two army corps at
Adrianoplc and Monastir. the Bulgarian
government addressed representations to
the powers invoking their good Offices at
Constantinople to procure the cessation
of the Turkish military preparations.
1t is felt here that. while Turkeys re-
enforcement of her troops i'll Macedonia
may be justified. in view OF the internal
situation and the Austro- Servian mill
tary preparations. the mobilization at
Adrianople can be regarded only as a
menace to Bulgaria.
II is stated that the government will
refrain from any countcr-demonstration.
and only mobilize the Bulgarian Army
in the case OF extreme necessity. 1t being
fully realized that even a successful con-
fiict with Turkey would mean financial
ruin to Bulgaria.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
DENIED By Reeds Firm.

New York (SpcciaD.-The repo
that Speaker Henderson would. cnt,
the law firm OF Simpson. Thatch.
Barnum & Bartlett. to which ex-Spas
or Reed belonged. was deDied By
firm. The statement was authorized
the firm that the report was unfoun,
and ursruc
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14

Vienna (By Cable).-It is asserted
here that Bulgaria is determined TO in
wade Turkey in the event OF an insurrec-
ton in Macedonia. and that the Mace
DOMAIN element in Bulgaria is so strong
that nothing can prevail against it. Pre-
parationS for great rising are proceed
ing quite openly Four hundred officers
in the Bulgarian army arc asking for
prolonged leave. which will not be re-
fused in order to assist the rising i'll
Macedonia.
1t is reiterated that seven bands aggrc
eating 6,oco men already have been
formed
The three largest bands are led by Col
onels Yankoff Sarafoff and Zontoheff.
respectively These bands will spread
throughout Macedonia under daring
leaders. and it is calculated that they Will
soon be reinforced hundredfold.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
5nGln Arc on Strike.

Barcelona CBy Cablcl--.\s the result
q: campaign by Anarchists. $1,000
workmcn at various points OF Catalonia
went out on strike Among the strikers
are the printers OF the province. and as
r..siili ~ fc,Nsnaners are anncarirp
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
Cure for PA gu. Fogni.

Na4a,lan. Mcxico (SpeciaN.--Therc
were two deaths from the plague Sunday.
Very satisfactory result, are being at
tanned bv the use OF yersin serum. Most
OF the patients to whom i is given begin
10 r,rOvcr immediately.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
W. II. Wong Pleads Guilty.

New ork SpcciaD William Hoop
or Young. on trial for the killing OF Mrs
Anna Pulitzer. pleaded guilty to murder
IN the second degree. and was sentenced
to imprisonment for life. Young will be
;,nnediatclv removed to Sing Sirg.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14

Policeman Lewis c. Mills. OF Ply
mouth " H.. shot and killed Can't.
George H. Colby. whom he mis;ook Tor
= thici
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
5rted that Germany asks that

at Mr.. Bowen has agreed TO pay,
tain percentage OF the customs re-
ceipts until the remainder of the $4,000
demanded in the original ultimatum add
dressed by Germany To President Cas-
tro last autumn is paid.
Italy, it is believed. is insisting on a
similar demand, though the amount
asked for in her ultimatum was over
100000. Both Germany and Italy sug-
gest that this money be paid i'll monthly
instalments out of the customs duties.
but even under this arrangement 1t
would require eight months for the pay
ment of the entire sums.
II is the principle. however, to which
Mr.. Bowen so strenuouSly objects and
which he has informed the German and
Italian ENJOYS he cannot subscribe 10.
Until their protocols are relieved of these
Objectionable demands, Mr.. Bowen says
that they must remain unsigned. He
contends that Germany and Italy are IN
sisting on preferential treatment. ques-
tion which they agree in their protocols
shall go TO The Hague.
II is the firm opinion OF both the ltal-
ian ambassador and the German minister
that the insertion in their protocols OF
these demands is the result of 4 serious
misunderstanding on the Part OF their
foreign Offices of certain phases OF the
negotiations which were supposed to be
settled. They are using every effort 10
have this Misunderstanding cleared up.
and have informed Mr. Bowen they hope
TO submit their conventions TO him i'll 4
>few-days.
Mr.. Bowen has made it plain to the
allies representatives that he is willing
10 consider any reasonable requests they
may advance. but that he will not yield
10 the extent of signing the present Ger
man and Italian protocols.
Published reports that Germany inclu-
ded in her protocol a demand for an
apology from President Castro or his
resignation is news to Mr. Bowen and OF
course would not be considered.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-14
DELAY In NEGOTIATIONS
Minister Bowen Declines TO Sign TIE
German Protocol as Sent.
ONE PROVISION IS OBJECTIONABLE.
The Convention Presented by Baron Spsck
Won Siernburg Is So Drawn as to Require
Preferential Treatment In Advance OF
Submission to the Hague Tri5unal-English
Protocol Satisfactory.

Washington, ID. c. (SpeciaD al
though Mr.. Bowen and the other nego-
tiators are closely guarding the provis-
ions of the several protocols it is un-
derstood that the demands which are
known to exist in the German and ltal-
ian agreements as they are at present
drafted which Mr. Bowen cannot agree
10. concern an increased payment by
Venezuela prior-to the handing down OF
The Hague Aecision regarding the
.on for preferential con-
the settlement of their
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-12-19
ANOTHER DEFEAT
Administered to the Local Foot Ball Eleven
Sunday Last.

and 'put up" a real, fast, snappy
and interesting game--one which
avok ed great enthusiasm amongst
those who assembled to witness
the "doings." The yells of the
contesting teams rent the air again
and again as the gridlrOn gladia :
tors struggled back and forth
again and again to gain a victory.
Franklin's clever work prevent
ed the locals from making points
on more than one occasion when
the chanches appeared mestfavor
able for our boys. At the same
time the locals were fright there
with the goods" and it by their
good work kept the visitors from
running up a larger score Both
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-12-19

re- Advertise in t h e
Iberlan.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-12-19

DIR. M. r Cusbman was over
from Abbeville Tuesday last.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-12-19
big Doings''
At DelCambre on the Goth and
9th instS.

Preparations are we'll under
way for some "big doings" to take
place at Delcam bre, this parish,
welve miles south of New Iberia
on che New Tberia-Eunlce branch
of the s. P r r. on the Goth and
9th of the p, esent month.
The program arranged consis' =
of a grand fair and bazaar, with
numerous boo, his and attractions,
a foot ball game, and . play each
even 'ng at the Deicambre Acade
my by Delcam ire talent.
Special rates will probably be
given over the railroads on his
occasion, and If it is practicable
q speci'l excursion will be run
from this place and other points
on the q b inst this aff"rdine
a DESTROYS of taking il the 81
ght" a splendid opportunity to dc
10.
E1ohoro "a orv a N rposnontc oro In
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-12-19

Initial foot ball game of the sea-
son was pulled off on home grounds
list Sunday afternoon, in the pre-
sence of fairly large crowd of
spectators, Inc uding many of the
fair sex and rooters for both the
contes,ing elevens.
The game was the second of the
season between the Iberia Ath'e-
tic Association and the Franklin
elevens, and resulted identical
the same az the previous game
Franklin winning again and by
the same scOre-11 too.
The day was an ideal one in
every respect for foot ball con-
test and both elev ms took advaD-
tag Of the favorable conditions
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-12-19

DIR. M. r Cusbman was over
from Abbeville Tuesday last.
I Felix N. Messenger has been on
the sick list since last week but
is we are pleased to learn on the
high road to speeding recovery
Andrew Boutte and -Brous-
sard, both young men of Able
town were in town Sunday and
Monday last.
Miss Forest Krieder is spending
few weeks pleasantly with frie-
nds and relatives in the Crescent
City
Iron Beds Complete with Cano-
PIES, and Springs $3.50.
r s. Mcmahon.
Ed. Boyle has returned from
Abbeville, where he was busily en-
gagged for some time in performing
dntles in his llne-that of an ex-
pert accountant.
Earl Hine came in on the noon
train Sunday from St Mary's Cap.
ital.
Those who have not as yet paid
their poll tax had be ter do so i'm
mediately and thus preserve their
rights to vote in the important
elections in 1904 The 3Oth is the
is the last day of grace.
PQR~KENfs
The Carrie Or Jefferson tract.
containing HfS~4rpapts, situated
on the lover nmfts Of New Iberia
suitable Tor RIGA Carr. Cane or
Cotton. Address,
F. F. MYlES,
NAX QIlsaiis, La
Re Advertise in t h e