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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
Three Killed BY Explosion.

Wilkes-Barre. Pa. (SpeciaD Three
men killed and two seriously hurt. to-
gether with three buildings destroyed, IS
the result OF an explosion at the Latin
Powder Works, at Latin. The force q
the explosion shook every house III the
town Of Latin The people knew what
had happened, and The paths leading TO
ne scene were soon lined with excited
ongs hurrying TO the mill. The ex-
sion occurred III what is called the
ess." There were three buildings
ut 100 feet apar,-;he press i'll which
powder was compressed into a solid
$; the barrel mill in which the pow
was mixed. and the corning mill. in
h the powder was ground into grain
" for market
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
Bancroft TO Release Ships.

The Navy Department, at the in
stance of the State Department. has
taken steps to prevent further interior
ence with American shipping in the
Orinoco river by either Government or
rebel forces
This action was taken upon the ad-
vice OF Mr. w. w. Russell. United
States Charge at Caracas. to the effect
that the Government forces had de-
taincd two ships belonging to the ORR
noco Steam Navigation Company. at
San Fernando. and the insurgents had
detained and were likely to destroy
three other ships belonging to the
same company at Ciudad Bolivar. Or
ders were cablcd to the commander OF
the gunboat Bancroft. at Port OF Spain.
to proceed at once up the Orinoco and
release the detained vessels. No re-
sistance is expected
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

There was IN immense crowd in Car
bondalc. ILL.,, to witness the hanging OF
Calvin Price and Jerry Grceves for the
murder OF Mrs. Nellie Reicheldcrier
Julius Frank and Israel Rosenhcld
were shot and fatally wounded in Ma
son City. H.. ny Edward Barton, who
narrowly escaped lynching.
The district attorney in Chicago min
ped 4 scheme 70 Interfere with the pro-
sccution OF the election judges now un-
der indictment.
Mrs. Ioaisc Olsen returned TO her
home in Rockford. Ill.,. after an absence
OF 20 years. 20 find her husband living
with his third wife
Och Flynn. coiorcd was mobhcd in
Marirc,te Wis, Tor walking with a
white girl
Eleven prisoners accused of serious
crimes escaped from Jail in Williams
burg. Ky.
Judge Durbn OF Indiana. refused
TO allow Lee Brown. the negro accus-
cd OF murder. to be taken back 70
Evansville for trial until after he had
sufficiently recovered to be able 10
make defense.
Frank Marley. arrested in New York
on the charge oi entering 4 house with
intent to commit burglary. claimed
10 have gotten i'll while walking i'll his
sleep.
While trying TO escape from an angry
wife, Mrs. Bridget Cavanash plunged
from the fifth story OF her house in
New York and was killed.
The Waldnlcrc Hotel. on Lake Chau-
tauqua. at Lakewood. was destroyed by
fire. believed 10 have been OF inccndi-
airy origin.
Lord Mayor Samuel gave a luncheon
at the Mansion House in London in
honor Of Rear Admiral Cotton and the
officers OF the American squadron.
The Duchess OF Argyll unveiled a
memorial bust of Sir Arthur Sullivan
on the Victoria embarrassment. fronting
the Savoy Thcatcr. in London
Lord LanSdownc stated in the House
of Lords that India would certainly be
invludcd in the coming fiscal inquiry.
Quite a number OF shipping disasters
were caused along the Australian Coast
and in the South Seas by the terrific
gales
President Loubct had an imposing
farewell reception on leaving England.
King Edward escorti1g him To the rail
road station. On his arrival 4; Calais
the French gave him an enthusiastic
reception
The Frankiurter Zeitung says the
new issue oil stocks and bonds on the
German bocrses for the hall year
amounted to SCI, 100000. against $3S4,
100000 for the same period i'll 1902.
The officers OF the American Squad
ron werc entertained al 4 luncheon
given by the Pilgrims Club. Admiral
Bcrcsiord presiding as POSTMASTER.
Elmer McGibbney. 81. from Pitts
burg. Pa. was drowned in Gull Lake.
near kalamazoo. Mich. while swim
ming.
The mutila;cd cdy OF Mrs Mary
Gilmore was found in 4 shaniy near
the Wabash river at Terra Haute, Ind.
\ brother OF Gen George H. Randall
was found dead III his bed at GAINESVILLE,
Wis. with bullet hole in his head.
The body found i'll the Niagara river
below the Falls has been Identified as
that OF Dclatanty, the ballplayer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
THE LATEST NEWS IN SHORT ORDER.
Domestic.

Edwin -. Phelps. formerly 4 we'll
known piano manufacturer OF Brook
Ign, and more recently a broker OF
the Consolidated Stock Exchange and
real estate operator, was found dead
III bed at his home.
Frank 6. pilditch. New York man
agcr Tor the Wardlow Steel Company
OF Sheffield, England. was arrested on
the charge OF grand larceny His
shortage is estimated at $4,000.
Mrs. Minnie Cummings. who was
tried III ST. Louis on the charge OF kill
ing her husband. WAS found guilty OF
murder Ill the second degree.
Rufus Young. the most notorious
horse thici in New England. was cap
turcd NJ Arlington. VT, after being
severely wounded.
Associate Justice OF the Supreme
Court Brewer. while in Milwaukee.
predicted that there would be reac-
ton against lynchings.
AdolDh Itgen, an old offender. was
arrested in Springfield. H.. on the
charge OF impersonating pension
agent.
The ishing smack Anelic Lyons. OF
Mobile. Ala. ioundered off Pensacola.
Fla, ard three oil the crew were drown
cd.
The freight handlers employed at the
Western Terminal Transfer Company
oil Chicago went on 4 strike.
Prof W. W. Campbell. oil the Lick
Observatory. says the Borelh comet
is daily growing brighter.
4 number OF Overs returned TO work
in the various carpet mills i'll Phila-
dclphia.
Two convicts. Perry Hawkins and
George Nance. who escaped from the
state farm in Lexington. s. C.. were
shot. one killed and the other mortally
wounded. by B. L. Swygert. who had
been asked to join in the man hunt by
the guards. He is held blameless.
Unusual heavy rainfalls in Pensacola.
Fla. and vicinity have caused consider
able damage. e.
Mrs. Hcnricks. wife of Dr. Henricks,
who was convicted OF conspiracy with
Laura Biggar to break Millionaire Ben
nett's will. has gotten warrant Tor
Miss Biggar's arrest. charging her with
stealing her husband away.
Barry c. Eastman. student of the
Massachusetts Institute OF Technology.
was held in $1,000 bail on the charge OF
robbing the Harvard Cooperative So
ciety's store. 3
Gilbert Mullin. a federal prisoner who
escaped from Fort Leavenworth and
was in jail awaiting trial for numbering
one OF the guards, overpowered the
sheriff and escaped.
Judge Hardy. in the Superior Court
in Boston. appointed Horace E. Swift.
OF Hyde Park. receiver for the Motor
cycle Manufacturing Company of Brock
ton.
Charles w. Roxbury. tea expert, was
found robbed and so badly beaten in
New York that he died without being
able 10 give any clue 10 his assailants.
!. ST. John, president of the Colorado
Springs City Council. indicted on a
charge of having accepted railroad
pass as bribe. was acquitted.
The coroner's jury which has been
investigating the death OF Andrew
RuGock. treasurer OF the Pennsylvania
Sloyak Catholic Union. in Hazleton,
Pa. rendered verdict of murder.
The National Division OF the Sons OF
Temperance. at its concluding session
in New Haven. Conn. decided to NEE;
next year in New Haven Conn.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
NDEAVORERS TENTFALLS
Blown Down By Wind and 5000 Are
Caught Under II.
NO ONE WAS DANGEROUSLY HURT.
Women Scream and Faint. but the Presence
of Mind Of A. N. Ramsay Prevents Worse
Panic-At His Command Men Hold Up the
Canvas and Catch Falling Poles-Rescue
Corps Formed by Those Who We're Outside.

Denver. Col. (SpeciaD The big tent
Endeavor, where the Christian En-
deavor convention has been held for the
past four days. was blown over, more
than 5000 persons being in the tent at
the time.
The injured numbered nearly score.
but, fortunately, none OF them was seri-
ously hurt. Mrs. Jessie NJ. Thornbureh,
of Denver. was the most seriously in
jured. Her nose was badly gashed. and
she suffered several scalp wounds.
The presence Ct mind OF \. NJ RAM
sey, of Chicago. who sprang to chair
and called TO the people to hold up the
canvas and poles. undoubtedly prevented
many from sufroca;ing. As it was.
many women tainted and were ex-
tricated from the folds OF the canvas
with difficulty
Mrs. Winifred Sleep. OF Denver, who
was in charge of s.; Marks Hospital
tent, seeing the accident at the big tent
close by. telephoned TO the Electric
Light Company TO shut off the current.
This prevented any damage from the
live wires that had fallen with the tent
poles.
When the majority were extricated
from the canvas folds, all gathered in
the open air and. led by an Eastern de-
legate. an impromptu praise service was
held.
The convention was in full progress
at the time of the accident. and, al
though there were signs of rain and
some wind was blowing. no trouble was
anticipated. The sides of the tent had
been raised to admit air, and this en-
abled the wind TO lift up the big canvas
as If it were kite. The gust that
turned the tent over came so suddenly
that no preparation could be made TO
forestall the consequences, and when the
wind swept under the tent the top
pulled out like an immense sail. the
smaller guy ropes were pulled from
their places. and in 4 moment more the
big poles were drawn from the ground.
Immediately the 5000 occupants OF the
tent were in panic. heightened by the
screams of hundreds OF women. Ii was
then that Mr.. Ramsey sprang 10 a chair
and called loudly on the men TO hold up
the canvas and catch the large support
ing poles as they fell Hundreds OF
men sprang to their feet and success
fully carried ont the Chicago mans sug-
gestion and thus avcrted serious con-
sequences OF the accident
More than 1000 persons who had been
seated near the walls Of the tent escaped
the folds. and these Immediately formed
themselves into rescue corps. Those
who had tainted and those suffering
from slight injuries were quickly re-
moved to the hospital tent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
In The Departments.

John VI. Masten. assistant superin
tendent OF the Railway Mail Service.
was questioned by Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow as TO his
action while acting first assistant post
master general.
The Marine Band celebrated its one
hundred and fifth anniversary. Leader
Santelman giving history OF the or
ganization. Some oil the compositions
which made it famous were played.
The State Department has been noti-
fed BY Minister Conger that former
Minister Wu has been made second
assistant in the corps OF undcrsccrc-
taries in pckin.
Scientists oil the Smithsonian lnsti-
tuition are working secretly TO perfect
Professor Langley's aerodomc.
Director OF the Mint Roberts ascribes
the European demand for gold to nor
NAL causes.
Consular advices indicate the new
German Meat Inspection law IS costly 10
importers OF that country.
\ negro elevator conductor IN the
Geological Building was suspended for
insulting a young lady by handing her
an anonymous letter written by himself
Nisccurt Charles de Chambrun ar
rived TO take up his duties as third sec
rotary oi tie French Embassy.
Vice Consul General James Allison
Bowen. at Paris, has been ordered 10
report to the State Department at
Washington for assignment to other
duty
Secretary OF War Root is to confer
with the President at Oyster Bay on the
subject OF promotions TO fill the places
OF major generals about to retire.
Postmaster General Payne and Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Brstow
had long conference over the post
office investigation.
The President has summoned mem
bers OF the B'nai Birth Council to a
Conference at Oyster Bay.
Former Clerk J. NJ. y. Watson. in
the District OF Columbia auditors
office. pleaded the statute OF limitations
in the civil suit against him.
An official OF the State Department is
quoted as authority for the statement
that Russia will conccdc practically all
that the United States desires in the way
OF open ports in Manchuria.
Congressman Sydney T. Mudd. OF
Maryland. will 60 with the Commit
tee on Naval Affairs on a tour OF in
Speciion of the navy yards on the At
lan,ic Coast.
Harlan D. Brush. OF New York, has
been appointed United States consul
at Milan. Italy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
ENGINES AND CARS DROP 1000 FEET.
Jump the Denver and Rio Grande Tracks and
Tumble Into River.

Canon City. Col (SpeciaD.-Three
engines and 20 cars OF a freight train
jumped the Denver and Rio Grande
track in Royal Gorge and plunged into
the Arkansas river, sheer ia!l OF
2ooo feet.
The engines have rot vet been found.
Ten freight cars are also missing The
river is very deep and high and the
current runs a; 4 terrific speed.
The three engineers, a fireman and a
brakeman have disappeared in the
wreck
The accident occurred near Hang
ing Bridge. in the Royal Gorge. about
six miles east OF Canon City Ii is the
most picturesque railroad spot in the
West The gorge is only so feet wide
but the rocks rise perpendicularly from
the Arkansas river to 4 height OF more
than 4 third oil mile.
The freight train was bound east.
Two OF the engines were dead" being
drawn along with the cars. Withou;
warming the locomotive that was fur
nishing the power jumped the track
bumrcd along on the ties for few feet
and then plunged into the abyss. drag
ging the other engines and 10 OF the
cars after it.
Two OF the firenen jumped. The en-
gineers refused to leave their post and
fell to certain death i'll the torrent 2ooc
feet below. \ brakeman was thrown,
into the gorge when the cars ran OFF
the track;
The Pacific express was backed to
Canon City and its engine took I
wrccking crew and physicians to tbs
scene.
They found no trace Q; the engine:
or OF the cars that fell ( the gorg,
and there Wcre no iniircl - be treated
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
Ex.Minisier WI ShsIved.

Minister Conger. at Picking. has in
formed the State Department that WI
Ting-iang, formerly Chinese minister
to the United States. has been appoint
cd second assistant in the corps OF I'M
der secretaries. While says Mr..
Congcr. this gives Mr.. WI nominally
only clerical place, yet it makes an
opportunity for utilizing his foreign
knowledge and experience il the For
eign Office so Desires
Minister Conger reports also that
Mr.. Licn-fang has been promoted to
the position al first secretary. or dircc-
tor of the board OF foreign affairs.
vice Mr.. Ma Ting. transferred to the
presidency OF the board OF revenue.
and tina, Mr. Ku ri Hsin has been APP
pointed second secretary or director
OF the board OF foreign affairs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
Cn.y Two Sailors Desert.

Washington (SpcciaD. The follow
ing cablegram was received at the
Navy Department from Rear Admiral
Cotton. at Portsmouth. England: Only
two stragglers at Kicl; both Americans
by birth: still absent admiral Cotton
cabled this information to the depart
ment in response 10 ali inquiry as to
the accuracy OF the report that a large
number OF sailors, chiefly OF iorcigl,
birth. had deserted from the American
warships during the visit OF the squad
ron to kicl.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
Musical Note That Kills Mosquitoes.

Stamford, CT. (SpcciaD.-It has been
discorered that certain musical note
raised to a great number OF vibrations
per second will result i'll the sudden
and complete paralysis OF the mosquito
1t is claimed by the discoverers that
not only does the intensified note arrest
the insect in its flight or hurl ii from
the ceiling or wall, but also because OF
a strange construction al the mosqui-
to ) auditory system. it causes ii 10
plunge toward the spot whence the
music issues.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
Noble Mothers Sacrifice.

Cleveland, o. (SpeciaD.-Alrs. Can
ovino, a working woman. her three
children and several other women who
work in the vineyards cast OF the city
we're walking on the New York, Chi
cago and St. Louis Railroad tracks.
The party was crossing 4 trcstle when
4 last train approached. Only BY ~
ing down upon 4 plank at the edge OF
the bridge could the women escape be-
ing struck by the train. MIS-. Cano-
vino thought not oi her own safety.
Her only purpose was to save the
children
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
BALTIMORE STORM S
Havoc Wrought Ali Over City B.
Rain and Lightning.
II CITY BLOCKS FILLED WITH
Three Terrific Storms. Which We're S
the Severest in Recent Years. Bro
Washing on, D. C.-Wiuchss.er.
Was Flooded. the Water React
Highest Point Sidce 1855.

Baltimore and vicinity was
Sunday by one OF the most
storms in years. The elements
over the city and northern suburb
all their fury. and before they
their attack hundreds oil thousan
dollars damage had been done.
While no section entirely escape
fury OF the wind and rain and l.
ming, the most unfortunate section
the northeastern, which seems to
been special prey to the assai
forces.
lnnumerablc houses were unroo
walls were blown in. trees uproo
and fences torn down. Lightning strt
repeatedly. Car lines were brought {
standStill and poles and wires laid Il
Thousands OF cellars were flooded.
Although number OF persons W.
hurt. no one was reported killed.
The maximum temperature III Bal
more was eighty-ive degrees. viii
mark was reached before noon. /
downpour that followed at about Il
hour lowered the temperature so s.
enty. and did not reach much higl
point at any time during the rest OF
day.
The maximum velocity OF the vi
was forty-siX miles an hour, and
direction was westerly.
From various points in Maryland
ports come OF severe storms viii
caused damage 10 crops and proper
The Middletown valley was sw'
by the most disastrous flood expc
cnced since the Johns;own catastrop
The Big and Little Catoctin broke IN
their banks and wrought havoc to
bordering country Grain crops W
submerged and ruined. cattle w
swept away and bridges lost
a cloudhurst visited Winchester. \
flooding the streets and doing mi
damage. Many people were resc,
through windows. and others, caught
their stores. were forced 70 sw
through the submerged streets to pla
OF safety.
\ terrific thunderstorm swept O
the District OF Columbia. Lightn
struck a bcathousc at Washington
which 4 number OF persons had tai
refuge. One Of the inmates was kil
instantly and several others injured.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
Kansaus kidnapping Farm Hands.

Boston, Kan. (SpeciaD.-For;y farm
crs stopped Missouri Pacific train here
and went through it, searching for har-
vest hands. The train ordinarily does
not stop here and the farmers tagged it
with lantern wrapped il rcd hand
kcrchici They offered passengers S2.5o
and S. day for three weeks TO sc, off
the train There is a great scarcity OF
harvest hands.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
Four Hen Killed.

Birmingham. Ala. (Special).-A ter
rife explosion OF powder i'll the coming
mill OF the Birmingham powder mills
instantly killed fo.r men and completely
wrecked the building. The dead are
A. Norris. coming mill man: 7. Cook.
vardnnan; Joseph Schultz. powder boss
l.. c. Jones. master mechanic. The
bodies OF the men had to be pulled
from the yard which surrounds the
building by ropes and hooks Four
hundred kegs OF powder exploded
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
Lightning Strikes Oil Tank.

Chester, Pa. SpeciaD.-During Sc
we're electrical storm lightning struck
the United Oil Companies 10000 gal
lon tank At Marcus Hook. near here.
causing an explosion which shattered
the roof Of the tank into hundreds oil
pieces The force OF the explosion
shook the houses i'll Marcus Hook and
vicinity and did damage estimated at
$so.oco The burning oil has broken
through the fire banks, and nearby
buildings are threatened
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
SHOT From Ambush.

Syracuse. n. y. (SpeciaD Geo.
Moore, a molders' union picket, was
shot and badly wounded from ambush
at the factory Of Z. C Stearns & Co \
strike breaker is believed to have fired
the shot from Winchester rifle. y
strike has been in progress at the fac
tory for several weeks. The police re-
serves were called ont and two arrests
made. Several rifles were found on the
premises and seized, Intense excite
mcnt prevails.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
Came Gu; the Wrong End.

Bay Shore. L. l. (SpcciaD.-Miss
Mollie Ousterhoudt was badly burned
while spraying carbolic acid on a
wound on her pet bull terrier. The
glass syringe failed to work properly
and the acid gushed ont at the wrong
end. covering Miss Oustcrhoudt' lace
and neck Some OF the acid entered one
OF her eyes. and ii is feared she may
lose the sight OF it. Miss Ousterhoudt
came here about year ago with her
parents from Utica. ~ Y.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
Two Die From Lockjaw.

Chicago (speciaD.-Two boys died
at ST. Elizabcth's Hospital OF lockjaw,
as the result OF injuries received in play
ing with Fourth OF July explosives.
When the boys reached the hospital
the disease had become so advanced
that it was impossible to give them any
relief The victims are: Andrew Os-
born. aged IL years, shot through hand.
and Frederick Dcckman. aged nine, in
iured BY a cannon cracker.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
A Grea; Religious Gathering.

The regents of the American Society
OF Religious Education have decided to
call an interdenominational congress.
in the interest OF religious education.
to be held in Washington next April.
The call declares the basis OF the CON
greSs to be the common teachings OF
Evangelical churches"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
Girl Charged With Murder.

bloomington. Ill. (SpeciaD.-A sen
on was created here by the arrest OF
ude Jordine, aged II. for the murder
Thursday last of her 2-year-old
n Mabel. The baby was found hid
in some bushes near the Jordine
most horribly muiilated. Maude
'ow charged with the crime, and
warrants are i'll preparation, which
owe equally sensational. II is
Maude had a special interest IN
noNal OF the baby.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
More Time for Acre Case.

United States Minister Thompson
reports to the State Department under
date OF Pctropolis. June II. that an ar
rangemcnt has been concluded ut La
Paz for the extension until October 81
OF the period allowed for the negotia
ton OF different arrangement between
Brazil and Bolivia Tor the settlement OF
the Acre dispute.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-18
Gagged Their Guard.

Chicago. Ill. (SpeciaD .-Overpower-
ing and gagging their guard and forcing
him TO march ahead of them for mile
from the headquarters at Fort Sheridan.
two prisoners. Privates Mclean and Nc
Phcrson. have made their escape from
the post No trace of them has been
found. The two men came recently from
the barracks at Columbus. O.. where
they had received sentences OF year