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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
Ia The Departments.

United States Minister Leishman ca
bles that the American claims against
| Turkey are not receiving satisfactory
attention by the Porte.
United States Consul Skinner, at
Paris. has been deputed to go to Abys-
sinia to negotiate a treaty with the
King OF that country.
The executive council of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor began its an
nual meeting.
General Macarthur, commanding the
Department OF California, says there is
no justification for the many desertions
from the Army.
Minister Beaupre has abandoned all
hope OF the ratification of the Pan
anna Canal Treaty by the Colombian
Congress.
The Chinese government will make a
claim against the United States on &C
count OF injuries inflicted upon Chinese
at Tonopah, New, by residents.
Rear Admiral Barker has recon-
Inended the equipment of all the bat
tleships and large cruisers of the Navy
with wireless telegraph apparatus.
The National Association of Rail
way Postal Clerks adjourned after
clccting officers, and decided to hold
the next convention in Boston.
A cablegram from Minister Le;sh-
man reports that the Sublime Porte has
shown disposition to take tip for set
Element the cases in which the United
States is interested.
The Chinese minister laid befo-e
Acting Secretary Adee the details OF e.,
attack made upons number of Ca
nose at Tonopah, Idaho.
The Secretary of the Treasury h.:
issued regulations for the identifcati y,
OF imported sugars subject to counter
valing duties.
The federal grand jury returned three
cation cases.
DR.. Hernandez, the Venezuelan min
lister, received advices from his gov
eminent denying that troops were being
sent toward the Colombian frontier.
The President granted unconditional
pardons to George d. and Barancas +.
Cosby, convicted in Montgomery, Ala,
OF violation of the Peonage Law
Preparations are being made for an
elaborate exhibition of Filipino life at
the St. Louis Exposition.
John R. Mccoy was elected president
of Railway Mail Clerks Association.
Commissioners Richards, OF the Gen
eral Land Office, has dismissed w. Z.
Murphy, chief clerk of the office OF the
surveyor general of Arizona
Lieutenant General Schofeld will
probably preside at the joint banquet of
the army societies that are to take part
in the unwilling of the Sherman statue
Severe frosts occurred in Nebraska,
Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado. and the
Dakotas and serious damage to the
crops is feared.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.
Clerk Rand on Leave.

H. H. Rand, formerly confidential
clerk to the Postmaster General, and
lately assistant superintendent of the
Salary and Allowance Division, is now
ION leave without pay" and has not been
at the Postofdce Department for some
weeks. Mr.. Rand's former offices in the
department are now used as headquart-
ers for number Of inspectors working
OH the postal investigation.
The grand jury. which has been con-
sidering the rostoffice cases, reassembled
but adjourned without action. It will
take up several of the remaining cases
the latter part of the week. Evidence
will be presented to the grand jury re-
garding the cases of two former law Off
Gals of the government, and fresh indict-
ments of a former chief of bureau and
a prominent New York contractor, re-
Gently indicted together. are likely.
Judge Holt. in the United States Dis
trict Court at New York, handed down
an opinion in which he declined to act
upon the application made by the coun-
sci for George w. Beavers. the indicted
head of the Salary and Allowance Di
vision of the postal department, to de-
clare United States District Attorney
Youngs, of Brooklyn. and the latter S
stenographer in contempt for not obey
ing the subpenas issued by United States
Commissioner Hitchcock for their at
tendance at the Beavers examination.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
RESIGNS FROM CABINET
Lord BaIf0ur and Financial Secretary
Elliott.
MINER TO SUCCEED CHAMBERLAIN.
The Latter Not Member of the Cabinet, but
the Former Secretary from Scotland-Now
-Four Vacant British Cabinet Offices to Be
FilIed-The Duke of Devonshire Will Like
ly Remain.

London (By Cable).-Lord Balfour
of Burleigh, Secretary for Scotland,
and Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot. FL
nancial Secretary to the Treasury, have
resigned and their designations have
been accepted b. the King. Mr.. Elliot
was not in the Cabinet.
These two designations make total
of four vacant Cabinet posts and one
secrctaryslip at Premier Balfour's dis
position.
With the latest designations, both
men being strong free-traders, it is
understood that the ministerial resig-
nations are completed, and apparently
the Duke of Dcvonshire has decided
to remain in the Cabinet. 1t is practi-
cally certain that Austin Chamberlain,
Lord Miner and Mr.. Broderick will
take the Exchequcr, Colonies and In
dia portfolios. respectively, and the only
surprise i'll the new appointments is
likely to be the nomination of strong
man to the War Office to determine
how far the recommendations of the
South African War Commission can
be carried out. Home Secretary Akers-
Douglas started for Balmoral tonight
and he will probably be involved in the
Cabinent reconstruction.
The Premier has been at Balmoral
comforting with the King about the
Cabinet changes. At the parish church,
Crathie, three-quartsrs of mile from
Balinoral, which was attended by
Queen Victoria, King Edward in the
presence of the Prince and Princess of
Wales, Prince and Princess Charles of
Denmark, Premier Balfour, Lord
Lansdowne, other Ministers and dis
tinguished congregation. unveiled to-
day memorial bust of the late Queen
by the sculptor, Emil Fuchs. and two
mural tablets in memory of the late
Duke Of Edinburgh and Empress Fred
erick of Germany The three memo
rails were erected at the expense OF the
King.
Lord Balfour OF Burleigh is not a
relative of the British Prime Minister,
but belongs to the Bruce family
He is the sixth Baron of his line and
is 81 years OF age. Lord Balfour is a
Scottish representative peer and by
family associations, having married a
daughter OF the fifth Earl of Aberdeen,
closely connected with tile Scottish
peers of Liberal party tendencies.
He has been chairman of several roy
al commissions and enjoys a good rep
utation for administrative abilities.
Though he has not been prominent in
active politics, he has held Cabinet rank
since 1906. His opposition to Mr.
Chamberlain fiscal revision was ex-
pected from the first. AS Secretary for
Scotland he carried out much legisla-
ton affecting the northern kingdom,
especially in regard to education.
Hon. Arthur Elliot, when taken into
the Government, was one of the most
brilliant members OF the Liberal Union
ist party.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
Interest Ia the Canal

Interest in the Panama canal situation
now centers in the communication which
DR.. Herran, from the Colombian charge,
recently submitted to the state depart
ment from his government.
Just what the nature of this is Dr.
Herran and the state department officials
decline to say on the ground that it is of
confidential character, but it is under
stood that it is in the nature of a pro-
position which will keep alive the canal
negotiations with the Colombian govern
nent after the expiration of September
22, at which time the existing treaty eN-
pires by limitation
Unless there should be considerable
revulsion of feeling in the Colombian
Senate in favor of the Hay-Herran
agreement that is believed to be dead by
Minister Beauprc. at Bogota. and by
South American diplomats in Washing
ton.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
u. S. Marshal Exonera.ed.

The Department of Justice has received
preliminary reports form its examiners
who went to Alaska to investigate
charge against Melvin Grigsby, the
United States attorney, and Frank H.
Richards, the United States marshal, of
the Cape Nome district Marshal Rich
ards was charged with attempting to in
fiuence the Grand Jury and with irregu-
larities in receiving benefits from the
renting of the Jail at Nome. District
Attorney Grigsby is charged with num-
Der of irregularities in the conduct of his
Office. Marshal Richards is completely
exonerated of all the charges made
against him. In the case of District At
torney Grigsby who was the colonel of a
regiment organized in the northwest
during the Spanish war, the Department
of Justice declines to make public the
contents of the report. Final reports are
expected to be made in both of these
cases within the next few weeks.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
HE LATEST NEWS IN SHORT ORDER.
Domestic.

P. NJ. Grape. Iowa State investment
agent of the Connecticut Mutual Insur-
ance Company. founder OF Grape Park.
and one of the most extensive contrib
utors to the new public library building
at Burlington, Ia, died at his home in
that city.
Chief Justice Lore, of the Supreme
Court OF Delaware, delivered vigor-
Gus charge to the grand jury in Will
mington, deploring the lynching OF
George White, and urging the punish
mcnt OF the participants.
The Islander suit brought in Beaver.
Pa, by former State Printer Robinson
against ex-Postmaster General Wanna
maker resulted in verdict for the de-
PENDANT.
In a rcar-end collision on the Santa
Fe Railroad near Rocky Ford. Col, a
tank OF oil exploded and scvtral persons
were injured.
A feature of the Chicago centennial
celebration will be reproduction OF
the burning OF the city in 1871 in a
unique display OF red fire.
Tom Kin, another Chinaman impli-
Gated in the substitution conspiracy,
was arrested in San Francisco and re-
leased on bail.
Llewellyn Smith, bookkceper OF the
firm of Erich Brothers, of Buffalo, is
missing, and so are $4,000 Of the firm
funds.
Frederick S. Gibbs. member OF the
National Renubii,a.: Committee for
New York. died at Asbury Park.
i oG X fff n
shot and killed his truant bride in AL
ladin; mining town OF Pennsylvania.
William Ogg. general superintendent
at Bakersfield, Col, aged 81.
A charge OF embezzlement was
brought in Nevada. Mo-, against Cole
Younger, the ex-bandit.
w. P Gamble. United States deputy
marshal. who confessed completely i'll
plot in San Francisco to substitute
old Chinese for young Chinese who had
been ordered deported committed sui
eide.
State Senator George A. Green, OF
Binghamton, N. Y. was placed under
arrest on the charge of conspiracy and
bribery, growing out Of the postal in
vestigation. He was released on bail.
The Mrs. c. NJ. Schwab Schoolbuild-
ing. at Wetherly, Pa. the birthplace Of
Mrs Schwab, erected at a cost of $780,
600, gift from Mr.. Schwab, was dedi-
Gated.
Will McCullum, who was confined i'll
the Manchester (Ky) jail on the
charge of numbering Sid Baker, made
his escape by cutting through the floor.
The paymaster of the American
Wooden Company, i'll Woonsocket, r..
L., was held up by three Italians, who
robbed him of $4,000. and then escaped.
Prof. Fred c. Clark, of the Ohio
State University, committed suicide in
Columbus, o. He made unfortunate
investments in mining securities.
A negro named HELEN, accused of
criminally assaulting two negro girls,
was hanged by a mob of negroes at
Luxora, Kan.
The American Institute of Bank
Clerks, in session in Cleveland, decid-
ed to hold next years convention i'll
St. Louis.
Former Police Captain Charles r.
Hill, OF Minneapolis. was arraigned on
the charge OF accepting and soliciting
brides.
A mob of strikers attacked the dye
works of William Kedward, in Philadel-
ph;a. and had an exciting conflict with
the police.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
Chamberlain Leaves Cabinet.

London (By Cable).-The official
announcement of the designations oil
Mr.. Chamberlain and two other mem
bers of the Cabinet was made at Down
ing street in the following communica-
ton: "The following ministers have
rendered their designations, which have
been accepted by the King: Right Hon
Joseph Chamberlain. secretary of the
colonies; Right Hon. c. 7. Richie
chancellor of the exchequer, and Lore
George Hamilton, secretary for India
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
RADIUM POWER ENLARGED
Mixed With MiIIenite Its Activity is
Multiplied.
GREAT POSSIBILITIES in MEDICINE
Preparations Are Now Being Made for Ex.
periments In Connection With Diseases,
and Several New Theories Have Been Ad.
vanced and Will Be Tested 10 the Near
Future-l7,000 Specimens of Mineral Used.

New York (SpeciaD.-Working ii
experiments together, Mr.. George F
kunz, honorary curator of the Ameri'
IAN Museum of Natural History, and DR.
Charles Baskerville, of the University OIL
North Carolina, believe they have made
valuable discovery in connection with
he mysterious substance known as rad
:um.
This discovery is that by mixing
:adium with natural willemite, pulver-
;zed to a powder. the activity or power
Of the former substance is multiplied :
hundredfold and probably-as no instru-
ment has been devised for measuring the
increase of activity-a thousandfold
That at least is the temporary affect OF
the mixing of the two substances. Time
will tell whether one will nullify the
other. Willenite is a comparatively
cheap silicate of zinc.
1t is possible also that there is in willie.
mite substance which is as vet I'M
recognized as a distinct element, but
which produces the radio-activity that
has awakened the enthusiasm of the two
sxperimenters.
1t is the assertion of DR.. Kunz that
radium without the interposition of glass
is much more highly active.
1t is possible that it is these rays
which cause the glass tubes in which,
radium ordinarily is contained to turn
to purplish hue. Fused rock-crystal
walls have been made by Tiffany lapi.
diaries, under instructions from DR.
kunz. and he has discovered that radium
placed in these walls loses much less OF
its activity than when it is placed in a
glass vial.
Preparations are now being made fof
experiments in connection with diseases
and several new theories have been adj
vanced and will be tested in the neal
future. The plans are practically COM
plete for testing the effect of radium on
skin diseases. including growths of a
cancerous nature.
In the experiments that have been car
ried on in this city recently more than
1900 specimens of mineral have been
used.
In photographer dark room DR.
Kunz showed reporter glass tube OF
radium of 100000 power activity which,
glowed like an incandescent pencil. BY
its side was placed small vial of fused
rock crystal in which was placed small
quantity of the same radium. Imme-
diately the radiance of the glass tube
paled into comparative insig,lifance. the
rock crystal vial burning like point OF
living fire.
DR.. Kunz next displayed quantity Of
radium so weak that only the faintest
glow from it was perceptible Dr. Kunz
mixed with it quantity of pulverized
willen1ite. Immediately there was glow
that filled the entire room, though i'll Il
faint manner.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
TRAGIC DEATH OF A ME.LIcNA:Rs.
Arrando Perry Dexter Sho: by Uakuowr
Party WEie Driving.

Ogdensburg, N. Y. (SpeciaD.-Wor>l
reached this city OF the tragic death
Of Orlando Perry Dexter, million
aire. near Santa Clara, small place
not far from here. Mr.. Dexter was
driving alore along the road few miles
from Santa Clara when he was sud-
denly fired upon by some unknown per-
son. Two bullets penetrated his body,
killing him instantly.
For several years Mr.. Dexter had
spent the summer at his country home
in Franklin county. where he was a
large holder OF Adirondack land. His
home was in No-walk, Ct. He was
about so years old.
Mr.. Dexter had mich trouble of late
with persons owning land in the vicin-
ity. The authorities have found no
clue as to who committed the deed 1t
nav be that the shooting was done by
some careless hunter.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
r. D. C0TTlMCHARn e. CO., Druggists,
SNOW HILL ND.
BECAUSE HE WOULD NOT MARRY.
Rus sci Sheriff., Accused OF Wrcuging Girl,
Shot Down,

Charlotte, N. c. (SpeciaD.-Russell
Sheriff. was shot and killed at Mount
Uila, Rowan county, by Thomas and
Carl White, of Concord, whose orphan
niece Sheriff. is alleged to have ruin
ed.
Thursday the Whites received let
ter from the girls mother telling of her
daughters condition and of Sherrilrs
refusal to marry her. They drove to
Sherrilrs house and demanded that he
marry the girl He replied that he
would die first. whereupon the Whites
fired three times, fatally wounding
Sheriff.. The latter's mother. hearing
the shooting, rushed out OF the house
and threw herself uron the body of her
son. The slayers drove to Salisbury
where they surrendered themselves 10
the sheriff.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
Fl0gged Men Like Cattle.

Berlin (By Cable).-At the second
ccurt-martial of Sergeant Breidenbach
of the Eleventh Infantry, who was sem
fenced recently to three and half years
Imprisonment for illtreatment of soldiers,
the sergeant said he had to fog recruits
"like cattle" to make them learn, and
added that his captain. Won Grolman,
told him to act as he did. Capt. Won
Grolman was sharply questioned by the
Judge advocate as to the truth of this
cement, but tths officer refuse to
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
Employee Arrested.

New York Especially ALFRED Haus-
beck, an employee at the general apprais-
ers' stores, was arrested here. charged
with the theft of imported jewels, which,
were being held for appraisal for duty.
William Bray and George H. Plant, New
York jewelers., who were arrested while
offering the stolen goods for sale. de-
clared that they had purchased them
from Hausbeck, and he was arrested.
Hausbeck had been employed at the APP
praisers' stores for seventeen years. The
stolen goods included pearls and opals.
and were valued at $500.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
Financial.

This is bull country" says a
prominent hnancier.
John w. Gates was the largest seller
this week OF United States Steel bonds.
American bankers watch with great
interest the tariff discussion in Eng
land
Missouri Pacifc's net profits in July
increased $1,000, equivalent to about
IS per cent.
Bell Telephone officials estimate that
their gross earnings will this year in
crease $4,000.
The unfortunate feature of the
cold snap is that it is worst in the
States which produce the most corn.
Rock Island has bought upwards of
100000 shares of Atchison with a view
to putting couple of directors on it's
board.
Mr.. Coyne. assistant to President
Shields, of the Consolidated Lake SUI
perior Co., says all the steel workings
on the Canadian side of the river will
be laid off for several months.
British Consols, THE premier secur-
ity of the world" are down to 50, but
United States twos are at 100 3-S
Looks as if Uncle Sam We
"nraf business.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
Tired Of Life.

Harlan, Ia. (Special).-Edward w.
Davis, president of the Shelby County
Bank, committed suicide by shooting.
His body was found in the furnace room
of the bank building. Davis was once a
-,ber of the Legislature from Potta-
county, and was a prominent
opposed of most of his
day, but his financial
good condition.
'ayes widow
ght
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
The Mob Wan.ed Him.

Atlantic, Ga. (SpcciaD Albert Co
Ing, a negro charged will, having at
tempted to crir1i,la!ly assault young
white girl, near Rome. Ga. was brought
o this city and lodged in the tower Co
ng was arrested in Rome a few days
ago, and many threats CT !ynching were
made. The militia was ordered out to
protect the negro, and Judge Henry Or
.ered the negro to be brought here
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
Trolley Cars Collide.

Philadelphia (Speciai).-A dozen pas
sengers were injured in a collision of
trolley cars On orc OF the suburban
lines. The cars, some distance apart,
were descending a steep hill, when the
rear car became unmanageable and
dashed down the declivity, crashing into
the forward car. Both were derailed
and the passengers were tossed into
the road. The injured were conveyed
to hospital, where it WAS learned that
none was fatally hurt.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
Daring Jail Delivery.

Frankfort, Ky. (SpeciaD A daring
Jail delivery was accomplished here.
Squire Hiblcr. Clayton Day and Frank
Chenault, negroes, tie first convict and
he other ex-convicts, and all awaiting
sentence to prison terms for murder ard
:obbery, made good their escape. TO
accomplish it Clenault split the head OF
Deputy Jailer Merritt Williams with !;
bottle, seriously injuring him, a.
opened the doors for the others.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
EarthQuak. in Cuba.

Santiago. Cuba (Spec;aD.-Thc mos
violent earthquake since 1885 occurred
lcre Saturday. Tie earth shook for IS
seconds, but there were no undulations
Many people rushed into the streets and
:red and prayed. Bricks and plasterine
dropped in all directions and few walls
fell Nohodv. however, was injured.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
oreign.

1t is rumored that Austen Chamber
lain will be chancellor of the exchequer,
Mr.. Arnold Forster secretary of war,
MIR. Brodrick secretary for India and
Lord Sclborne secretary for the colo
mics in succession to Joseph Chamber
lain i'll the reconstructed British Cab
met.
Unfavorable replies of Austria and
Russia to Bulgaria's last note, coupled
with allegations that one power is en-
couraging the military party at Constan-
tiEople, causes a less hopeful feeling iii
Sofia.
Obeying the orders of President Cas-
tro, the Venezuela newspapers continue
to fierccly attack the foreign and mixed
tribunals and the foreign umpires.
King Victor Emanuel signed decree
appointing a St. Louis Fair commission,
which will meet at the beginning OF
October.
Attorney General Finley continued his
argument in behalf of Canada before the
Alaskan Boundary Commission in Lon
don.
By an explosion in Fort Sac Sebas-
tiano, Mozambique, Portuguese East
Africa, many persons were killed and in
jurcd.
The Turks are said to have lost 500
killed in an engagement with the insur-
gents at Perrin. near Melnik.
Premier Balfour, of England, is crit
icised for publishing his views on the
political situation in pamphlet form
and permitting the pamphlets to be sold
at a large profit to the publishers, of
which one newspaper says Balfour will
receive share.
Chancellor Won Buelow of Germany
had a conference with the Austrian
Hungarian foreign minister, it is re-
ported. with view of granting Turkey
greater freedom i'll suppressing the in
Surrection.
1t is learned from an authoritative
source that Premier Balfour expects
Chamberlain to re-enter the cabinet in
the event that Balfour should be re-
turned to power at a general election.
Gen. Ian Hamilton, who took a
prominent part in the South African
war, sailed from Liverpool for New
York on visit to several American
generals.
Agitators are stirring up the fanatical
feeling in Morocco against foreigners,
and it is rumored that all foreigners are
to be expelled from the City of Fee.
The British steamer Topaze and the
British schooner Viking went ashore at
Cape Race. Both vessels will be total
wrecks
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
Safeb;owsrs Get Nothing.

: Wilmington, N. c. (SpeciaD.-An un-
successful attempt was made by burglars
to blow open two safes in the postof7ice
at Clinton, N. c. One of the safes was
partially wrecked, but nothing was
stolen. Tools from nearby blacksmith
shop. with which the burglars worked,
were found i'll the office. The burglars
escaocd.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-26
The Miller Case Again.

President Roosevelt has received
copies of the preamble and resolutions
adopted by the Central Labor Union OF
Washington. demanding the dismissal
from the Government Printing Office OF
William A. Miller. the foreman book
binder to whom objection is made by the
Bookbinders' Union. A formal acknowl-
edgment of the receipt of the resolutions
has been sent