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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
Girls as Messengers.

Boston (SpeciaD.-Thc collection
and delivery OF kilograms by the West
ern Union Telegraph Company by
means of messengers was practically
cut off owing to the lockout of the
$50 or more messengers in the employ
of the American District Telegraph
Company Several girls were used for
the collection and delivery of mes
sages, but the greater part of the work
was carried on by telephone. Super
intendent Ames, of the Western Union,
said that the messenger service here
after would be conducted by girls. Dur
ing the day the rather limited force of
girls at first employed was gradually
increased and the service showed CON
siderable Improvement.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
Thirty.Oue Killed In Storm.

St. Louis (SpcciaD.-A special dis
patch from Austin. Texas, says: "Ad-
vices received here from Mazatlan,
Mexico, state that the terrific storm
which, visited that city and port few
lays ago caused considerable loss OF
life. In the city l6 people were killed
and number Of others injured The
ships in the harbor also suffered much
damage. The Danish schooner Clara.
was entirely wrecked, and the captain.
ADD ID sailors weye drowned. :,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
DEATH IN THE CAN.
Two Peddlers Mistake Nitro g!ycerine for
Maple Syrup.

Butler. Pa. Especially William Marks
was instantly killed and Patrick Hardy
fatally injured here by an explosion of
nitro-glycerinc. The men were peddlcrs
of small notions, and had camped in the
woods near here
They found an empty can which they
supposed had contained maple syrup
from the small bit of sticky substance ad-
herring to the top. Marks sat down with
the can between his knees and COM
mcnced to cut out the top. so as to trans
form it into water vessel.
The small portion of the nitro-glyccr-
inc at once exploded, and Marks head
hands and feet were blown off and his
body disembowcled. Hardy, who was
standing close by. had his eyes blown
out and the bones in his arms and legs
shattered in a dozen places. He cannot
recover.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
3 Killed and Is Injured.

Aurora. Mo. Especially Two nner
were killed and IS seriously injured by
an explosion OF dynamite used for blast
ing on the construction work of the
White River Road, in Stone county, IS
miles cast of here A telephone mes
sage from Stone county, the scene of the
explosion. says second explosion oc-
Cured at Tunnel c, 10 miles below there.
killing the foreman of the works and in.
turing. seven Others. There are no
details.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
Bandits Surrender After Fight.

Burton, Kan. (SpeciaD.-After dc
termined chase and bloody battle the
men who are alleged to have looted
the bank at this point have been cap
turcd on an island in the Arkansas
river. The men give their names as
James Bell, George Olson, f. H.
Johnson, who was severely wounded.
Thomas White and Frank Harwood.
Johnson is badly wounded, being shot
in the head, breast, arms and legs. They
declare they were never in Burton, but
w. L. Daley, merchant Of Burton,
identifies them as the men who came
'nta His store Thursd evening
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
THE MISSOURI NOW QUEEN.
New Battleship Proves Herself Very
Speedy

Boston, Mass. (SpeciaD.-The new
battleship Missouri proved herself the
queen of the seas in her class in
speed trial over the Cape Ann course,
with weather conditions Of consid-
erably handicapping nature.
Stcaming over course of 80 nautical
miles and return, the battleship made
ali average speed Of 1906 knots per
hour, which, with tidal corrections
greatly in her favor, it is believed viii!
| advance it to 1922 knots, new world
record for battleships OF hcr class.
The first part of the run was made
against strong northwest breeze,
which kept down the speed to 1904
knots, but coming back the conditions
were more favorable. and the 80 knots
were covered in I hour and AZ min
utes and 9 seconds, speed Of 1916
knots per hour.
The big batteship at one time attain
ed speed of 1875 knots per hour. The
contract requirements call for IS knots,
and the margin was very gratifying not
only to the builders, the Newport News
Shipbuilding and Drydock Company,
but to the government officials on
board.
The best previous record made by a
battleship in the Missouri's class is
that of the Maine, a sister ship, which
was 1903 per hour.
The Missouri left her anchorage in
Presidents Roads shortly after 8 a. m,
and steamed down to Cape Ann, where
the measured course began. On the
battleship was the naval trial board, a
number OF naval officers stationed in and
near Boston and guests of the COM
pany. The weather was clear, but a
stiff quartering breeze blew from the
northwest and roughed up the water
considerably. The cruiser Chicago.
marking the southern end OF the course,
was sighted soon after 10 o'clock, and
half an hour later the Missouri was
headed for the line 1t was found that
steam was trihe low, and SO the big
before she again headed northward, the
stokers shoveling coal upon the fires
ali the while, until at II o'clock the
engineers in charge.
When the word was given the Mis-
souris whistle notified the Chicago that
and then Capt. F. NJ Howes, who
<1o ,,&L
over the course, headed for the line
The new warshp was abeam OF the first
buoy at II:I3:5o, and with speed that
increased steadily she sped away to the
northward, passing stakeboat after
was astern. The latter craft marked the
northern end of the course. and, swing
ing off to port, the Missouri turned in
circle and steamed back again. Co.
ing to the northward, the warship en-
countered heavy seas, that swept over
her low bows. and breeze OF half a
gales strength. Added to these
speed-reducing conditions, the tide ran
her speed was figured as averaging
1884 an hour
The vessels marking the course were
stationed &C knots apart and the Mis-
souri's lowest elapsed time between any
two of the mark boats was FL minutes
s seconds, made on the homeward leg.
which makes her best actual speed
1875 knots per hour. On the northern
leg the engine attained speed of 12l
revolutions minute and the average
for the entire trial was III. Commander
Cowlcs said that the tidal corrections
would TO doubt add II of knot per
hour to the speed of the ship.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
Wife and Mother in,Law Susp'tc ed.

Helena, Mont. (SpcciaI}.-hIrs. Han
ma Hall. mothcr-in-law OF Albert w.
Fake, who died suddenly in Great Falls
last March, has been arrested here on a
warrant sworn out by Fakes father.
charging her with having caused his
death by means of poison. Fakes wife
was arrested recently in Labelle, Mo, on
a similar charge Mrs Hall declares she
is innocent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
PAID HIS FINE.
Minister Pearson Refused to Ask for
lis, Remission.

It's Remission.
ne (By ble).-Richmond Pear
Nmerly United States consul at
md now minister to Persia, has
I'd 500 and SIS costs for in
a Italian railway official last
Der, previous to his appointment
lister. The government was de-
# settling the incident by par
mr.. Pearson, but the latter re-
ask for the Kings clcmcncy,
ibed by law.
larson, on December 2, had
ds at the railroad station at
h some other passengers,
in car and an employee of
INTERVIEWED, whereupon Mr..
N is claimed, used insulting
%se in addressing the employee
Grain left and the incident would
been closed if Mr.. Pearson, on
ming to Genoa, had not made a
sSrt to the station-master against
employee, repeating the alleged in
Ailts in writing and signing his name,
as consul general of the United States.
thus compelling the employee to defend
himself. The latter used the consul
generals letter as evidence before the
judicial authorities and Mr.. Pearson,
not appearing, he was sentenced by de-
fault.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
Alleged Uprising.

Washington, d. {. (SpcciaD.-Thc
State Department received Il cablcgram
dated Panama, saying that seventy men,
supposed to be from Nicaragua, land
ed on the Atlantic coast few miles
from Colon. The government had sent
troops to capture them. This is tho
only information of an official charac-
ter that has been received thus far at
the department concerning the latest
uprising reported from Colombia.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
Gruesouc Siyllt at a Hanging.

birmingham, Ala. Specially "A grue-
some spectacle was witnessed here when
Felix Hall. coiorcd, was hanged for the
murder of Norwood Clark. white. When
the drop fell the rope slipped, and the
condemned man hung for 10 minutes
only half choking He was hauled up
and the rope readjustcd. This time the
fall broke his neck. HAS las: act was
to write 4 declaration oi his innocence.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
Interior Department Expense Decreasing.

The Secretary of the Interior has
completed and forwarded to the Secre-
tary of the Treasurer his estimate of
the appropriations necessary to conduct
the affairs of the Interior Department
for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1905.
The estimate places the total require
ment for the department at $4,000, 900,
which is about $4,000 less than the
appropriation for the current year.
The proposed reduction will be made
in the Pension Bureau and the Indian
office.
The estimate for pensions is $I36Soo,-
GOO. Or $4,000 less than the appro-
priation made for this year. There also
is cut of ST, 100000 in the estimate
for the Indian Bureau The estimate
for the expenses of conducting the af-
fairs of the Five Civilized Tribes Of In
dams is S25oOos.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
More Dynamite on Tracks.

Missoula, Mont. (SpeciaD.-Tw
sticks of dynamite have been found
by section men near the mouth of He'll
gate canyon. on the Northern Pacific
tracks. east OF here. just before the pas
sage of an castbound passenger train.
Armed guards arc now patrollng the
canyon a distance of nearly ten miles.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
Tax Bill Drove Him Crazy.

New York (Spccial) declaring taxes
an abomination and that he would go
to the mountains to live, Randolph
IIoagland. OF Plainhcld. has suddenly be-
come violently insane on receiving his
tax bill for the year. He ran from his
home and disappeared until today. when
he was discovered roaming about the
streets. He was examined by physicians.
who declared he probably would never
regain his reason
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
Favoritism to Women.

Washington, D. c. (SpeciaD.-The
temporary men clerks in the War Dc
partmcnt are disgruntled over what
they declare is favoritism shown women
who have been transferred to the per-
manent roll. These clerks were given
places at the outbreak OF the Spanish
American War. No examination was
required After the war all we're re-
tanned OH account OF the mass of work
caused by the acquisition of new terri
tory. When Congress convcnes some
thing may be done for the men clerks.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
Program of Naval Increase.

The General Board of the Navy, of
which Admiral George Dewey is the
president. has recommended to Sccrc-
tary Moody that the navy should be
increased each year by 4 frst-class bat
tleships, armored cruisers, 4 torpedo
boat destroyers and a fast and large
scout ships.
Secretary Moody some time ago
asked the board to recommend build
ing program which would extend over
period of several years, and which is.
ir the opinion OF the board, essential
to bring the navy to strength adc-
quate to the country's possible require
mcnts 1t is understood the above rec
ommendation is the result, with the
suggestion that in case Congress i'll
any year fails to make a sufficient APP
propriati0n Tor all of these ships, the 2
armored Cruisers and a torpedo boat
destroyers can best be eliminated from
the program,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
New Couu erfeit in Circulation.

The Secret Service announces the dis
covcry of a new counterfeit $40 ma
tional banknote on the Miller's River
National Bank OF Athol. Mass, check
letter B, series of 1852, Bruce register.
Wyman treasurer. 1t is Photographic
production printed on two thin pieces
of paper, between which silk threads
have been distributed The bank and
Treasury numbers are colored maroon,
instead of carmine, and the seal is yell
lowish brown, instead Of chocolate. The
back of the note is several shades
darker than the genuine.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
Canadian Government Defeated.

Toronto, Ont. (SpeciaD.-The Do
minion government has lost and the
Americans have won in the case of the
seizure by the cruiser Petrol OF the fish
ing schooner Kitty D., last July, for,
as. the government claimed, illegally
fishing in Canadian waters in Lake
Erie. Judge, Hodgins, of the Admir-
~ Court, decidedaar the govern
contens' vessel was
- = e5and
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
In the Departments.

The United States Supreme Court
decided that federal courts had cxclu-
sivc jurisdiction over canals and canal
boats, even if entirely within State.
The Secret Service announced the
discoveryof new hvc-dollar counter
felt note on the First National Bank
OF Lynn, Mass.
Adjutant General Corbin exchanged
farewell greetings with the officers and
employees of the Office.
The immigration officials ordered the
deportation of John Turner, the Eng
fish anarchist.
Lieut.. R. E. Peary discussed before
the National Geographical Society the
plans for the next expedition to the
North Pole.
The Postmaster General signed an
order dsbarring Fl. j. Barrett from
practicing before the Postofficc Depart
ment.
Harrison D. Barrett, of Newham
Mass, was reelected president of the
National Spiritualists' Association.
Commissioners General Frank P. Sar-
gent, Of the Bureau Of immigration,
submitted his annual report.
Centenary Association
Church an its
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
I oreign.

1t is reported that the conference OF
Japanese officials resulted in confirm
ing the governments intention to press
Russia for definite conclusion of the
negotiations. The Russian and French
foreign ministers will confer on qucs-
tions relating to the Far East. An
American official in Paris says that the
Franco Russian and British Japanese
alliances operate strongly to prevent
an outbreak of hostilitics.
The trial of Countess Kwilecki, OF an
aristocratic Polish family, Oh the charge
OF pretending to have borne son six
years ago and presenting him as the
heir to Il valuable estate was begun i'll
Berlin Count Kwlecki is charged with
being all accessory to the crime.
In revolt OF Arab tribes against i'm
position of cattle tax the military
commander and the governor of Air
were killed and about 1000 Turkish
troops killed or wounded.
A committee of the Colombian Con-
grcss has reported adversely the bill
declaring invalid the extension OF time
granted the Panama Canal Company.
Ambassador Porter has begun ncgo
tiations Tor an additional clause to the
cxtradition treaty between France and
the United States TO cover bribery.
The proposed Austro- Russian joint
control of Macedonia is not approved
by the German and Italian diplomats at
Constantiuoplc.
the situation at Dalny, OH the Liaotung
Peninsula, says Russia has 100000
troops in Aianchura, and is also
strengthening her position on the west
bank oil the Yalu river Japan contin-
ucs her policy of settling Korea.
The plan OF the powers for the
amelioration of affairs in Macedonia,
Just submitted to Turkey, provides for
control OF all branches OF the admins
tration of the disturbed provinces by
Austria and Russia for two years.
Emperor William was present at the
unvciling OF monuments at kuestrin,
prussia-onc to mark the grave of Jo-
trin, and another in memory Of Fred
erick the Great Elcctor.
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, the
British ambassador at Madrid. has been
selected to succeed the late Sir Michael
Herbert at Washington.
Financial.
Illinois Central will issue $4,000, 600
of per cent rcfunding bonds.
The Philippines have stopped buying
silver bullion and will rccoin I2,ooo, 600
Spanish dollars.
Gould's friends gathered in more Mis-
souri, Pacific They say it must go to
par on the first real rally.
The Alton pool is still active Since
the tip was given that it would go to 40
it has risen from 10 to 20.
1t is denied by Lake Superior people
that President Shields will retire to
| make room for Receiver Fachentllal.
Its annual report shows that Crucible
| Steel paid out $227,45o more i'll dividends
than was earned during the year.
Northern Pacific directors yesterday
declared the usual quarterly dividend OF
| ~ per cent. and an extra Il of per
| cent.
Amalgamatcd Copper lost its big Suit
with Hcinzc. The Court decides that ahe
Boston & Montana Cor. W
pay dividends TO A 's"~'
r New Irg2ar'
'0ooo cas<
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
Tow
/ TOWN
on the Point
own.
icE.PRESIDENT.
+
sng, and, According
the Inhabitants of
fCibao Have joined the
e Government-General
Iected President.

4 IIayti (By Cable).-
chtiago, in the Domini
vas surrounded by insur-
under the command Of
% Rodriguez.
5ere fighting, which lasted
tfrs, and during which num-
en- were wounded, the revolu
ftriumphed and Santiago fell
fir hands.
revolution which has broken out
eie northern part of the republic
Santo Domingo, and which has al
Hy resulted in the establishment OF
rovisional government at Puerto
ia under the presidency of General
Tales, was caused, according to adj
ies received here, by the numerous
~~house frauds and the prevari-
the ministers of war and OF
ior the outbreak of the re-
ven at o'clock by three
S-.~-->.. That evening all the par
ans of President Wos Gil, at Pu-
TO Plata, were arrested.
The inhabitants of Monte Christi, La
-ignc and Moca united and attacked
Santiago. Tclegraphic communication
between Santiago and La Vega has
been severed.
The revolutionary outbreak is extend
ing and the general opinion is that the
government of President Wos y Gil
% lost
Vice President Dcschamps has ar
rivcds here in Il small salboat from
Z Christi. He has abandoned the
We .ament.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-31
Locomotive ExpIcdes.

Lancaster. Pa: (Spcc 1.-Two men
ssere killed and two fat injured by
Sxnlosi0n of fire. locomotive
Pennsylvania 1, near
The de- undue
wand cslic
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-28
New HALL For RathbOne Lodge.

Rathbone Lodge, No. "a, K. of P,
have leased the upper part of FL. A..
Slayton & Co.'S. store building on
the lower end of Portland street
tor term of ten years and will take
possession as soon az the rooms can
be remodelled. Mr.. Slay ton is to en-
tirely Te-arrange the interior, put in
new hardwood floors and make all
necessary alterations for the conven-
fence of the lodge. A hall, 35x28, will
be located in the rear, while a com
mOdious dining room, kitchen, recep-
tion room, etc, will occupy the front
part OF the building, with all modern
improvements connected. In fact
wien the hall is completed, which it is
hoped it will be in the early spring,
Rathbone lodge will have the most
modern and convenient Society hall
In this county.
While this lodge is still in it's in
fancy, new applications are being re-
ceived at nearly every meeting and
the prospects are indeed bright for
the future prosperity Of the order.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-28
TERMS, $1.OO

Snow-shoe tTamps these days are
the proper thing. Perambulating
Ger hill and dale is not only pleasant
but decidedly exhiIerating-judging
from the ruddy countenances of those
who indulge in the sport.
George Hicks, having, as he says,
tired OF the condition of things at his
home, has taken up bis residence
with Frank Thomas in the Brick
Block. Elsewhere he gives notice for
bidding anybody to trust any of his
family on his acc cunt.
A little matter of a business mis-
understanding between W. D. Man
ming and B. NJ Currier is being set
tied by arbitration. The first hear
ing occurred Monday before referees
). Newton and l.. s. GriswoId. Next
hearing Saturday. Sewell says there
will be no appeal from our decision,
because we are the highest tribunall
Bert Moves while taking a bath
last Saturday came in too close
proximity to an oil stove, causing
him to perform a Kickapoo war
dance, with bowling variations, in a
most perfect manner. He was
obliged to keep in doors Sunday, but
is now able to give attention to his
usual daily vOcations, notwithstand-
ing he was severely burned on his
right leg.
Capt. Thomas, the man of myster-
les, will give one OF his unique enter
tainments at the Town Hall Friday
evening next. He gives a whole eve
ming chock full of mirth and amuse-
ment. He has recently appeared at
Stowe and MorrisvilIe and at both
places all were we'll pleased. See
bills for full particulars. Proceeds
divided with the Library. Admis-
siol 25cts. for adults; children and
students 15cts.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-28
A Progressive Banquet.

A party of Morrisville Ladies,
known as the "Busy Bee" society,
with membership of six gave the
other side of the house a pleasant
surprise in the shape of progress
sive supper last Monday evening,
The six gentlemen were invited to the
home of Prof and Mrs. Beebe, where
the first course consisting of oysters
was served. The meat course was
then enjoyed at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. A. Slayton. The next in
order was ice cream and cake, which
was served at the home of L. G..
Cheney, by Mrs Cheney and Mrs. j..
H. Warren. The company then re-
paired to the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. W. Gates on Lower Main Street,
where dainty course of fruit await
ed their approval. The party was
as pleasant as it was unique and was
much enloyed by all.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-28
W0man's Club Meetinu.

At the meeting ofthe Woman's Club
Monday evening paper on Russian
Literature was read by Miss Della
Thompson, which was distinctly in
structiVe and interesting. Mrs. Ma
ria Tinker handled her subject,
"Superstitions" with skill and hu-
NOR. A discussions followed. The
next meeting will be held Feb. 2,
when the program arranged for the
16- will be given.
The Club unanimously voted to
assume management of the Reading
Room in our Library. A committee
consisting of Mrs. C. Fl. Slocum, Mrs.
George Powers and the Assistant
Librarian will hereafter take charge
of the readind matter, the Club fur
nishing the same. This is a sub
stantial help to the Library and a
most worthy work for the Club to
undertake, especially now, when the
finances will scarcely meet the neces-
sary demands upon them.
The number OF books drawn from
the Library during the last three
months is 1858, which show that we
have a reading public and cannot
afford to be without it.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-28
Death OF Stephen Phillips.

> ephen Phillips died at mis- homeln
this village yesterday afternoon at
one O'clock, after an illness of a fe "
weeks from the effects of a kidney
trouble. Mr.. Phillips has been a
highly respected resident of this town
for the past twenty years. He mar
ried for his first wife, Della Smith,
daughter of Wm. Smith of Craftsbury,
who died about five years ago. To
their union was born five sons and
one daughter, all of whom survive
him. He was again married about
two years ago to Miss Bertha c.
Cleveland, daughter of Carlos CIeve-
land of this place, who survives him.
He also leaves three sisters and one
brother, Mrs. L A. Fellows of Nor
risvilIe, Joseph Shevenaugh of John
son, Mrs. Lorenzo Hunt of Proctor,
Mass. and Geo. Phillips of John
son. The deceased was a member
of tue n. E. O. P. LoGge of this place
and carried $4,000 insurance in the
order
Funeral services will be held at the
home Thursday afternoon at one
O'Clock and the remains will be
placed in the vault.