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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
YOUNG WOMEN TO BE HERALDs.
Novel Feature to Be introduced at the Cor
federate Reunion.

New Orleans (SpeciaD.-Prcparations
Tor the Confederate rcunion. which be-
gins May 10. are now well under way
\ number oil novel features will be in
PRODUCED
Each State division will have a band
preceding it in the parade. Fourteen
young ladies OF the highest Conicdcr-
ate standing. will ride i'll beautifully
decorated tally-ho at the head OF the
parade, and will be known as hcralds
They will be dressed entirely in white
and will have banners denoting the
State they represent and the coats OF
arms OF the States will be wrought in
flowers on the sides OF the tally-ho.
The tallyho will be preceded by the
Memphis Buglc Corps OF IS pieces.
composed OF young society men. who
have been training Tor the purpose
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
In the Departments.

Chief Commissary Steward George
II. Edds. at Newport, K. l.. was found
guilty OF accepting commissions from
merchants and sentenced to one year 5
impris
Judge Jacob NJ. Dickinson, David r..
Watson and Hannis Taylor were APP
pointed counsel for the United States
III the Alaska boundary case.
The first class oil cadets al West
Point has been ordered to the battle
field OF Gettysburg Tor instruction in
strategy and tactics.
The new battleship Maine has been
ordered TO Hampton. that weakness
found i'll some OF her gun mounts may
be investigated.
The Supreme Court affirmed the
opinion OF the lower court ordering
the deportation OF a female Japanese
immigrant.
The new Chinese minister paid his
respects to Secretary Hay at the State
Department.
The enlisted men OF the ships OF the
battleship squadron are to be given a
net leave OF 10 days when the vessels
are locked for repairs. in about a
month and half. The squadron is
made up OF the kearsarge. Alabama
Illinois, Massachusetts. Indiana and
Iowa. The men on the Maine also will
be given similar leave.
The Civil Service Commission has
given statement showing how the
new regulations for the appointment OF
laborers in the departments has work
ed.
Mrs. Roosevelt and her children re-
turned to Washington after a week
outing on the Mayflower.
The City Gas Company OF Norfolk
has filed with the Interstate Commerce
Commission charges OF discrimination
against the Baltimore and Ohio.
Officers who displayed cospicuous
gallan;ry in the fight with San Miguels
forces in the Philippines were recon-
mcndcd for recognition.
Surveyor General c. c. Goodale. OF
Colorado. lost his position because he
vigorously enforced the payment OF po-
litical assessments.
The Navy Department has consented
to allow the Marine Band to participate
i'll the dcd;cation ceremonies a, ST.
Louis
Private DEM. Second Cavalry, broke
his collar bone by iall during a prac-
tice drill Al Fort Mycr.
United States Minister Leishman has
cablcd the State Department that he has
received satisfactory assurances from the
Sultan Il Turkey that Americans would
be admitted to all the privileges enjoyed
by Other nationalitics.
Roy W. Alcr. a respondent clerk.
drank carbolic acid and turned on the
gas. He NAV recover.
Sir Chen lung LANG Chang. the new
Chinese minister. with his suite OF 45
persons, arrived in Washington.
Upon being relieved as naval attache
at London. CAPTAIN Richard Clover will
be placed i'll command OF the BROOKLYN
which will become the flagship OF the
European Squadron.
H.iajor General Corbin made public
a report from General Davis. command
ing the Philippines, on the situation in
the Moro country.
Colonel Edwards. chief of the Bureau
of lnsular Affairs, has issued a circular
announcing action looking to carrying
out the Philippine Currency Act.
The Census Bureau made public the
first annual statement of cotton produc-
ton under the permanent organization OF
that bureau.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Selling Their Children.

Washington. D. c. (SpeciaD.-Con-
sui General McWadc. at Canton. China,
cables the State Department that the
famine is increasing in the kwangsi
province; that starving parents arc sell
ing the children Tor small sums OF mon
cv. and makes an appeal Tor charitable
help. In view OF the urgency in this
matter and difficulties the transmission
OF relief funds by individual contribu-
tors. the State Department announces
it will receive and transmit contribu-
fi0ns
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Haytian Cabinet Resigns.

Port all Prince, Hayti (By Cablc).-
The Cabinc. has resigned. owing to the
Senate having passed vote of censurc
against the ministers for their failure to
take proceedings against those who were
responsible for the interruption of the
sitting of the Chamber of Deputies
March 30. by the firing OF rifle-shots. 1t
was reported at the time that the Gistur-
bance was due to the completely OF GER
tain of the ministers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Stabbed By Lunatic.

Jacksonville. ILL., (SpeciaD p. B.
Campbell, a deputy sheriff of Melon
ough County. was stabbed to death by
an insane man on a Burlington train
near Chapincllc Campbell had charge
OF the man. whom he was bringing to
the Central Insane Hospital After
stabbing Campbell. the insane man Sc
cured Campbelrs revolver and defied the
whole car load of passengers until he
was finally overpowcred.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
No Further Ilyssiisatiou.

Assistant Secretary Loon.is. who has
been making an investigation into GER
tain charges lodged against United
States Consul VI Maxwell Greene. al;
Hamilton. Bermuda. in connection with
the wreck OF the tourist steamer Madi-
ana. received reply from that officer
which is satisfactory and there will be
no further proceedings i'll this matter
The Consul makes il appear that he
was not informed Ct the TACT oil the
grounding OF the ship until sometime
alter i; occurred. and asserts that as
soon as he was informed he did every
thing in his power to alleviate the con
diiion OF the castaways.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Threatened the President.

San Bernardino. Cal (SpeciaD.-B.
p. Brown. oil Redlands. who was ar
rested just before the last visit OF
President Mckinley under instructions
from Governor Gage. who learned that
he had made threats against the Pres
ident. is again i'll the county Jail. hav-
ing been taken into custody al Red
lands on similar charge. he having
been overheard making threatening
illusions to President Roosevelt. Ii
is stated that ever since the President
announced his intention OF visiting the
West. Brown has been closely watch
ed and his arrest was decided upon As
a measure OF precaution. He is oha-g
ed with vagrancy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
PLUNGED OVER ENB ANKMENT.
One Man KiIIed-Mass of Rock Fell Over
Train Near N0rthiicld.

Mortified. Vi. tSpeciaD IA mass Of
rock which had fallen onto the tracks Of
the Central Vermont Railroad. near
here. caused the wreck OF the north
bound express running from Boston to
Montreal
The locomotive and three cars plunged
over an cmbankmcnt iorty feet high, but
only one man. Timothy O'Nc;i, OF
Mortified. the fireman. lost his life MI
on board the train were violently shaken,
but none of the train hands or passen-
gers were injured. beyond few slight
bruises.
The express. which was INC regular
night train that leaves Boston at go
p. NJ. consisted Of eleven cars. and in
c,udcd mail baggage and express cars.
Pullman sleepers, = day coach and
sccCnd-class cars.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Four Children Cremated.

Franlllin;on. n. c. (SpcciaD.-A ten.
ant house on the land OF l. II. kear.
ney. about two miles west OF here. wa:
destroyed by fire The house was oc.
cupicd by Rufus Daniel. colored. hi,
wife and seven children Four OF Iii,
children. who were sleeping upstairs
were burned 10 death The roof wa,
falling in before the occupants OF the
lower room were awakened There
were no windows i'll the upper room
and the children being cut OFF from the
Stairway BY fire. were suffocated.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Two Steamers ia Collision.

Pensacola, Fla. Specialists a result
of collision here between the Swedish
steamer Irene and the British steamer
Mortlake the owners of the former YES
sci have been libeled by the owners of the
latter vessel for the sum OF $4,000. II
IS understood that the Mortlakc was at
a coal dock when, according to reports
the Irene attempted to dock and colided
with the British vessel. The stern plates
of the Mortlake were crushed in. which
prevented her from sailing. The Irene
is in the custody of the United States
marshal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Wood Not TO Succeed Taft

Washington. d. c. Especially Ut was
stated at the War Department that Gen
eral Wood is not TO become Governor
General OF the Philippines as success
sor OF Governor Taft. even should the
illness oi the latter cahise his resigna-
ton This statement is made because
OF rumors atioat regarding the govern
ment OF the Philippines and General
Woods commission.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Sentenced to Death.

Manila By Cable Col Julian Santos,
the former aide de-camp Of the late Gen.
San Miguel, who participated in San
Migucl's operations. and was captured
over month ago by Governor Daniel
Rigard, Of Rial province. personally.
has been found guilty at Passig, before
Judge Crossield. OF brigandage, abduc
tion and disarming the police at Nova
liches, and was sentenced TO death. The
case will be appealed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Inebriatcs Took French Leave.

Cedar Rapids. Ia. tSpcciaD Driven
ty-two inmates OF the independence
Inebriate Asylum. while ont walking
with the attendants, refused to return
The attendants procured shotguns and
fired several shots in the direction OF
the fleeing men. Henry Miner. oil &C.
dar Rapids. and Frank Crowley. OF
Iowa City, who have arrived here. were
wounded. 1t is believed others were
injured. and all brt five are said to have
escaped
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Two Billions In Giro ula lion.

The amount OF money in circulation
in the United States on April was
s. 3sI.757.943. being Seo.7Io.sS6 more
than at the same date last year Based
on an estimated population OF So.I42.-
COO. the circulation per capita is now
S2o.,+. Not including the gold and sill
yer held for the redemption OF certih-
Gates outstanding. the money in the
Treasury amounts 10 S3I3.oS7.o67 and
the general stock OF money in the Unit
ed States is. therefore. S2.664 S45.oIo.
being an increase OF S3,7SS,S22 since
March l last.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Wanted to Go TO Prison for Life.

Newark. \. ]. (SpeciaD.-Annie NJ
Hilderbrandt. the young trained nurse
of Orange who recently was convicted
OF having shot and severely wounded
Bernard ]. McCallam a; Orange. was
sentenced to six months Imprisonment,
in the county Jail When arraigned
for sentence. she asked that she be sent
TO prison for life. saying that her lie
had been ruined and she might as well
spend what remained OF it in jail.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Land Deposited in River.

Butte. Mont. CSpcciaD.-A special
from kalispell, Mont, says that the
residents OF Helena Flats. five miles
north OF KaliSpell. were terrified by
an earthquake. At a point on White
Fish river, where the disturbance oc-
Cured. more than FIVE acres OF bluff
land was carried distance OF 600 feet
and deposited i'll the channel OF the
river. The dam is 500 feet long and
no trace OF the former channel can be
seen The water is backing up and
flooding the bottom lands.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
A Dome site Tragedy.

Aver, Mass. (Spccial).-Chas. Moul-
ton, OF Clinton. attempted to kill Miss
Lillian Wheeler, OF this town. al the
railroad station by shooting her twice
in the head. He then turned The rcyol-
yer on himself, sending bullet
through his brain, dying instantly. Miss
Wheeler was formerly Moulton's vic.
but she had obtained a divorce from
him few weeks ago and had assumed
her maiden name Moulton is bcliev-
ed to have been demented through zeal
ousY and desDondencv.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Six Bandits CAPTURED.

Guthrie. Okla. (SpcciaD.-Sheriffs
Morrison. oil Kiowa county; Thomp-
son, OF Caddo: Porter, OF Garfield. and
Bottom. OF Washita. surrounded n
ranch near Cordele. Okla, and within
a brief time captured six OF the re-
naming outlaws OF the Bert Casey
gang. supposed to have robbed the Lc-
ger Bank OF 5000 las, Friday. The ban
dts were surprised and taken without
trouble
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Young Couple Die BY Poison.

New York (SpcciaD Frederick Stot-
hard and his bride. to whom he was re-
Gently married. were found dead in the
ward Of his fathers home, i'll Lakeview,
a suburb of Paterson. ~ ]. They had
Killed themselves with carboic acid. |;
is believed the double suicide was the
result OF pact decided upon after the
pair had started for the Stothard home
10 ask the forgiveness OF Stothard' 5
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Member of American Commission.

William L. cambridge. OF Iowa. for
merly second secretary OF legation at
Pekin. has been selected as the repre-
sentative OF the United States on
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Commission.
which will meet at Caracas to adjust
the claims OF this country against Ven
ezuela. Mr.. cambridge was at Pekin
throughout the siege, and rendered Ell
fcient service there.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
In A FINANCIAL TANGLE
Pencils Counsel Confirms a Startling
Story.
$4,000 WAS LEFT TO MRS. BURD:cK.
ne Had Appropriated 10 His Own Uses Be.
tween SlS0.eoO and s1Oe,O9O l1trustcd TO
Him for Investment, and Had Arranged
That This Should b: Male Good 0ui of His
Insurance Money

Buffalo. n. Y. (Spec;aD.-Wal!acc
Thayer, friend and counsel OF the late
Arthur Pencil. reluctantly admitted the
firth of the statement that Pencil was
a dcfaultcr TO large amount-probably
S2co. oCo-money he had obtained to in
vest for his relatives in Maine.
The information came TO Mr.. Thayer
from ]. Fred Pencil, brother OF the
dead man, and was discovered when the
brother as administrator. was going
through the papers Of Arthur K. Pencil,
and found letter telling OF the fraudu-
lent transactions Of the man who was 50
tragically found dead with his wife
when the police were trailing him close
ly in connection with the murder OF
Edwin l.. Burdick. whose wife Pencil
loved and with whom he had a bitter
fcud.
The startling discovery reveals how
Pencil. the lawyer without clients. the
man without means OF his own. could
live at the rate OF S2ocoo year and cN
pensively intrigue.
Mr.. Thayer says that three times on
Friday OF last week J. Fred Penrcll,
brother of the dead man. called AT his
office and begged him TO break the trust
reposed in him by the deceased. Mr..
Thayer had in his hand a sealed docu-
Inent which is known TO be the much
falked-of bond made ont by Pencil i'll
the interest of Mrs Burdick. Ii is for
$4,000 Policies in the Mutual Life In
surance Company and the Prudential In
snrance Company. the first for $4,000
and the second for $4,000. had also
been made out in trust 10 Mr. Thayer for
another. and il was the possession of
these papers which caused Pencils
brother TO see Mr.. Thayer.
He begged. says Mr.. Thayer, that the
trust papers be destroyed and that the
money TO come from those insurance
companies be given to him. He wanted.
says Thayer. that $4,000 diverted from
the path which Pencil had mapped out
before his death. and il was when argu
ing along those lines that he made the
statement that his brothers wealth had
been gathered by taking il from trusting
friends of his family and diverting it to
his own.
Mr.. Thayer continued THE last
trust document which Burdick placed in
my hands was about a year ago: what
that paper was don't know. but | pre-
sumo it is the bond which Pencil gave
10 Mrs. Burdick to protect her after his
DEATH"
Mr. Pencil is to fight for that money
for the Pencil estate, is he mott" was
asked.
"Oh. undoubtedly. That was what
Fred Pennell came to see me about. He
begged frantically. He said that would
be violating all rules OF deccncy if did
not give it up. as il was based on an
unholy love: in fact. he made the charge
that if persisted i'll getting that money
and paying il TO Mrs Burdick. as Arthur
directed. | would plainly show that |
was willing TO aid ard abct the violation
of the seventh commandment. as he as
sumed that any monetary gift Pencil
made TO Mrs. Burdick was in memory OF
that love. For two hours he begged me
10 pay the money TO him
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
A. A. Winston Goes 10 Guatemala.

The State Department has filed the
position oil secretary OF legation at
Guatemala city b. the appointment OF
a. A. Winslow. OF Indiana. This post
was held by ]. w. Bailey. OF Kentucky.
who was in company with young God
Trey Hunter when Fitzgerald was shot.
Bailey was given an indefinite leave oil
absence and is now i'll this country.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Mrs. Nc Kinley in Runaway.

Csnton. Ohio (SpcciaD Mrs. Nc
Knley's team started on runaway as
she was driving to the cemetery. At
the Yves; Fifth stree; hill one OF the
horses fell and the team was stopped.
Neither Mrs. Mckinley nor any OF the
other occupants oil the carriage was
injured The horses made lunge in
passing several street cars near the
public square, which caused The break
ing OF a woke strap.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Louisiana Levccs Break.

New Orleans (SpeciaD .-Thc levecs
broke at the upper line OF Ex-Governor
Warmou,h's Magnolia plantation. on
the west side OF the river and about
90 miles below this city. As the river
bank at that point is very steep. the
break will have to re closed from the
inside The Grand Isle Railroad re-
fuses freight or passengers for points
below Magnolia.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Spanish Claims Against Venezuela.

Mr.. Bowen, Venezuela's plcnipoten-
tuiary, signed, with Senior OIeda.. the
Spanish minister. the Venezuelan Span
ish protocol providing for the adjust
ment Of the Spanish claims ms. By john,
OF Mexico, it is provided. shall select
the umpire in case OF the failure OF the
committee TO agree
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Cannot Be Excluded.

Terre Hautc. Ind. (SpeciaD.-Judgc
S:in,son OF Superior Court decided that
tic boards OF health have no power 10
exclude the unvaccinated children from
Pablo schools. This is the first deci-
sion on the constitu;ionality OF the lax
passed two years ago At the request .;
The Observation-Disclosures. The case will
be aDpcaled
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Killed ia Mine Explosion.

St Louis, Mo. (SpcciaD.-A spcci
from Sandoval. ILL.,. says: Five m.
were killed and four fatally injured
an explosion in the coal mine he
The dead; Frank Devils. L. +. Lam
Dominic Barlottso. John Gachcnis
Beanca. Fatally injured: Henry n
house. Henry Wheeler. Charles Le
William McFaddcn. Seriously
Frank Day. Three OF the dead
leave families. 1t is thought the
siol was caused by windy shot
ing the coal dust.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Strike Ties To Grain.

Chicago (SpeciaD.-"Thrce million
bushels OF grain are tied up between
here and South Chicago" This was
the estimate OF the effect OF the strike
of fremen, oilers and watcrtendcrs on
lake steamers made by skipper" on
one of the big grain carriers. The
boats which were abandoned by the
engine-room crews at the mouth OF the
river Saturday failed TO get away. al
though every effort is being made by
local officials OF the Lake Carriers As
ISOLATION to relieve the grain situation
The boats that were due 10 discharge
cargoes OF wheat in Buffalo this week
are still lying in the Chicago and Calu-
met rivers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Four Men Killed.

Dubois. Pa. (SpeciaD.-Four men
we're killed and several injured at Lon
don mine near here. by TALL 81 rock
and earth The dead are Earl Wag-
gett. Edward Eye. George Truax and
William Phipps One boys leg was
broken. ano;hcr's back was injured and
several others were slightly injured.
The dead are well known young men OF
this place and all were married exccp.
Waggett This mine has been consii
cred exceptionally safe TO work in and
had been free from accidents for a Nun
her oi wears
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Kidnapped His Own Daughte,

Omaha, Ncb.. March 81
Strohmeier. of Kansas City.
his wife and son, today kidnal
Young, the adopted II-year-o
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. L.
prominent Omaha people.
daughter OF Strohmeier by
wife. The men made their
the child in a buggy, but
meier was arrested as 81
tempting TO escape on a ST
The child was kidnapped
ing near Monmouth Park
drove away.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
She Killed a Pc eping Tom.

Akron, o. (Special) Mrs. Susan Up
dixie was placed in jail here. charged
with causing the death OF Andrew Fas-
nacht, who. she says. was playing the
part of "Peeping Tom at her home.
and she hit him on the head with club,
fracturing his skull.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Prof Lorenz VIII Come Again.

Vienna (By Cable).-Thc report that
Professor Lorenz had received an invi-
tation from ]. Ogden Armour TO go to
Chicago and visit his child Lolita, who
has not completely recovered from the
operation performed upon her By the
professor last October. is confirmed.
Professor Lorenz. who is attending the
medical congress az Madrid. will prob
ably leave Vienna ior the United States
direct next week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Consumptiye's Horrible Death.

Los Angeles. Cal. tSpcciaD.-Louis
Dotsmeir. aged 10 years. consump-
tive, from Buffalo. n. Y. committed
suicide in terrible manner He pou-
ed three gallons OF kerosene over his
body and set fire To his clothing. He
was burned to death i'll a few minutes
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Buried Treasure Found.

Helena. Mont. (SpeciaD. = Buried
treasure to the amount OF about $4,000
was discovered by plumber under the
house at $40 Broadway. As reward
for his discovery the alleged owners Of
the treasure gave him 81. The cans evil
IDENTITY had been buried for years.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Daughter Of the Revolution.

WATERFOWL, n. Y. (SpcciaD.-Mrs.
Ann Warren, the oldest resident OF JET
ferson county, died at Dexter. aged 100
years. She was real daughter OF the
American Revolution, her father having
sarved IN the Continental Army.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-11
Ebenezcr Butteriek Dead.

New York (SpcciaD -Ebcnczcr But
tc-ick, the originator OF the tissue paper
dress pattern. died at his home in
Brooklyn. He was 70 years OF age.