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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
Ia the Departments.

Congress adjourned for the Christ
mas holidays. In the Senate Mr.. Pet
Ills discussed the Panama case, and in
the House resolution was adopted re-
luestlng the Postmaster General tC
;end the papers i'll the postoffice scan
1al.
The President transmitted to Con
gress correspondence relating to the
lst}Nnus OF Panama, being report
made by Secretary Hay, with accom-
2anying papers concerning the Hay
Herran Canal Treaty.
Secretary Root has contracted fol
the erection in the National Cemetery
at Gettysburg, OF a memorial of the
address delivered there by PresideIl
Lincoln in 1868.
Senator Morgan moved, in execu.
tive session, to reconsider the motion
by which the nomination of w. |. Blu.
:hanan to be minister to Panama wa
confirmed
A cablegram has been received from
Admiral Glass announcing the report
that Colombian troops are sailing
northward.
Secretary Hitchcock denies that the
government has lost $I5,ooo,ooo by the
Dig land frauds.
The House passed resolution All.
;horizing the Committee on Expendi,
lures in the Postotiice Department tc
request the Postmaster General to fur.
nisl that committee the papers in con.
nection with the postoffice investiga-
ton.
The Senate Committee on Public
Buildings and Grounds authorized g
favorable report OH the bill making ar
appropriation of 100000 for build.
ing for the Department of State, Jus.
lice and Labor.
In the Senate, Mr.. Daniel, OF Vir-
gina, made an attack on the admins.
.rations policy i'll Panama.
Arguments were made in the Grim.
NAL Court on the demurrer to the in.
iictments against James V. Tyner and
| Harrison ]. Barrett, accused OF con.
| :piracy to defraud the government.
The House Committee on Rivers anc
Harbors was asked to recommend ar
appropriation of $4,000 for deepen.
ing the Delaware river channel from
Philadelphia to the sea.
The Senate ratiehd the Chinese Com.
mercial Treaty Senators expressed
resentment toward Russia for intrigu-
ing to prevent more advantageous
terms.
Henry c. Hallenbeek and Norman
Z. Mctcalf. of New York. involved in
the postoffice scandal, gave bond for
trial.
The annual report of the Interstate
Commerce Commission was submitted
to Congress.
Charges of using his office to perse.
cute Col. V. A. Wilder, of Warwick
N. Y, were filed against United State.
District Attorney Atkinson, OF tn.
Southern district of New York.
Capt. Everett E. Benjamin, Twenty:
seventh Infantry, died in the hospital al
Manila, of malarial fever. Hevwas ap
pointed from New York.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
.AMlLY DIFFERENTIATED
cleveland Man Stays His Wife and
Three Children.
me- WAS PROMPTED BY POVERTY.
Roscoe ". Derby, a Machlnlst, About IS
Years Old. Exterminated His Family By
Shset,as His Wife. His Three Children and
Then fiimself-The Crime is Believed to
Have Been Due to Dependency.

Cleveland, o. (Special).-Rosooe W.
Derby. a machinist, about IS years old,
exterminated his whole family by shoot
ing his wife Della, his three children
and then himself
The crime is believed to have been
due to dependency over the .impover-
ished condition of the family purse ana
the near approach of Christmas.
The crimes were extraordinary III
their thoroughness, and there was eVi-
IDENTIFY no mishap i'll their enactment
The wife was killed first while sleeping
at her husbands side in bed; two OF
the children were killed as they ran
7ither and thither through the house in
Tire darkness of carly morning, endeaV-
pring to escape their merciless parent;
The third child was killed III Its pea
after his elder brother and sister mad
Seen slain.
The dead children are: Harold. aged
8; Alice, aged ?, and Thomas, aged 5.
Derby had been down town until II
o'clock, ostensibly engaged in Christmas
shopping, but in all probability securing
ammunition for his revolver. When he
got home his wife and he talked with a
reighbor, who had been calling, over
Rl,e approaching festival. Derby seemed
pale and nervous. Shortly after his ar
rival at home the neighbor lett and the
Derby family went to bed.
The crime is believed to have been
committed about o'clock A. NJ. Mrs.
Derby was shot TO death i'll bed, two
bullets having been fired into her fore
head and third, probably fired alter
abe children had been extcrminatcd, IN
ahe back of the neck She probably was
killed during sleep, the expression on her
face showing no sign of struggle. and
Ii was calm and peaceful.
Two of the children, awakened by the
noise of the revolver being fired, sought
70 escape, but without avail. Harold
body was found lying in a pool of blood
in the kitchen. and that of Alice in the
xlining-room. with her face to the floor
and a bullet in her breast.
Harold was evidently chased by his
father, as there was evidence of flight
IN the manner in which the furnishings
Of the kitchen were thrown about. From
abe location of the bullets in his head
The boy evidently was caught by his
father in strong grasp and held while
the weapon was placed against the little
fellows forehead and the bullets sent
Into his brain. There was also evidence
Of struggle on Alice's part.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
Ficauciat.

Sterling exchange has risen cents
in the pound i'll ten days.
Copper shares Friday touched the
highest point for many months.
Evidently Philadelphia shareholders
like Speyer's plan better than Moi
ny's plan.
The principal bull tips are still on
Amalgamatcd Copper and Brooklyn
Rapid Transit.
Egyptian cotton merchants who are
now in this country say that their
home country is still bullish on Amer
lean cotton.
After the Cuban bill was signed Sugar
shares fell sharply.
The Western crowd attacked Penn
sylvania and clipped off nearly I per
cent. temporarily.
Two-dollar oil in Pennsylvania seems
to be the Standards aim. That is the
Highest price for years.
Chicago hears that Vice-President
Willard. of the Erie, will become vice
president of the Burlington.
An official of the St. Paul says that
railroad could easily pay 10 per cent.
dividends, instead of per cent
During this year the total shipments
of Lake Superior ore by water were 49,
100000 tons, against 27,5oo,ooo in 1902.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
ADMIRAL scHLEY WARNED.
franks Letters Telling Him Of q Plot TO
AssaSSinate Him.

Cincinnati Especially beware of the
4 plot to assassinate you," said crank
better received by Rear Admiral Schley
while in Cincinnati this week as the
guest of the Mystic Shriners. 1t was
she most coherent of number of let
acrs of a similar character received by
him.
The writer stated that he had over
heard two men talking, and learned that
ON the following night band of oppo-
nents of Masonry, with which order the
Admiral is identified, was to meet at 4
certain corner at II.35 and proceed to
fhe Admirars hotel. They were to SUR
round it and murder the Admiral on the
street at midnight.
The Admiral showed this letter to To-
cad committeeman, all of whom consid-
cred it hoax On the last evening of
as1e Admiral's stay friends were just say
sng goodnight when the midnight bells
Segan to ring. They remembered the
warning, and for a few moments every
ono felt little uncomfortable, but soon
a hearty laugh closed the incident.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
WARLIKE PREPARATIONS
Moody Cables, Instructions TO our Naval
Commanders.
TROOPS ARE MOVING TO PANAMA.
Secretary Of the Navy Takes Personal Charge
of Affairs on the !sthmus-The Situation
Criticai-Colombia Reported to Be lush
ing Troops Northumberland Elliott to
Be 10 Command on the Isthmus.

Washington, D. c. (SpeciaD.-"Let
restraining keynote OF specific instruc-
tions which Secretary Moody has ca
bled to the American naval command
ers in isthlnian waters. The Secretary
has taken active hold i'll the shaping
OF the naval policy on the isthmus, and
from now on the instructions, whether
to naval or marine officers, will, as far
as possible, be prepared at his personal
direction.
1t was announced that, while the sit
uaton on the isthmus was in no way
alarming to the Washington govern
ment, it was sufficiently delicate to ne
cessitate the most careful and diplo-
matte handling. and for this reason
secrecy has been enjoined upon officials
OF the department regarding the opera
tons of the ships and marines. The
only official Information on the sub
| ject will be given out at the direction
Of the Secretary.
At conference between Secretary
Moody and Brigadier General George
+. Elliott, commandant OF the Marine
Corps, the latter reported that upon "a
hours notice he could get under way
to Colon with the new Caribbean Sea
battalion, which is under orders to as
semble at Philadelphia. This battalion,
which is intended to go south on the
cruiser Dixie, now on her way to Phil
adelphia from Colon, will probably sail
between December IS and January L,
the exact time depending upon the
condition OF the Dixie on arrival and
the repairs she may need.
General Elliott has been informed
that unless the ishmian situation en-
tiers upon a decidedly more peaceful
phase in the meantime, he will COM
mand this battalion, and upon his ar
rival will organize the three battalions
OF marines on the isthmus into bril-
gadc, OF which he shall assume su-
preme command.
1t is possible that some marines will
be encamped on the highlands in the
vicinity of the border line. but General
Elliott must determine this after his
arrival on the isthmus. A potent fac
tor in the shaping of the naval policy
on the isthmus will be the health OF the
marines. Care will be taken in the Sc
lection OF camps. and every precaution
against tropical illness possible will be
observed. Some Of the towns in which
marines probably will be stationed are
Empire, Gorgona and Porto Bello.
Capt. Harry Leonard, assistant aid to
the commandant of the Marine Corps,
who lost his arm in the march to Pek-
ing, and was advanced for conspicuous
bravery, has asked to be ordered to the
isthmus. The matter is now under con-
sideration by Secretary Moody. Other
officers Of the Marine Corps have APP
piled for similar orders, though. thus
far, Cptain Evans, aid to the command
ant, is the only officer, except General
Elliott. who has been definitely select
cd. There are several vacancies among
the officers in the marine force on the
isthmus which will be filled in a few
days, the reliefs going on the Dixie
! with General Elliott
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
GEN. REYES IN NO curry.
Trying to Prevent Colombia From Making {
Warlike Move.

Washington, D. c. (SpeciaD.-Be-
cause of the determination OF General
Reyes to support all the contentious he
makes in his brief, that this or that
phase of this governments isthmian
policy was against precedent by his
torical references, as we'll as by high
authorities OF international law, the
preparation OF the paper is taking
longer than was at first expected. 1t
was said that it was not at all certain
when the note would be ready for trans
mission to the State Department. In
deed, General Reyes is not in any haste
to send it, for this may be taken by
the Colombians as the termination OF
their envoy's mission here and the
country might seize on the opportunity
to make war, a contingency which Gen
cral Reyes has thus far used his ut
most erdcavor to prevent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.
The Cuban Bill Signed.

The President signed the Cuban reci-
?rocity bill. 1t passed the Senate by
/ vote of 81 to IS.
The bill was taken to the White
House by Representative Frank
Wachter, chairman of the House Com
nttee on Enrolled Bills. Mr.. Wachtcr
,lso took with him gold pen with
which the measure had been signed by
Speaker Cannon and Senator Frye,
president pro tempore Of the Senate.
With the same pen, the President afiix'
I'd his signature to the bill, thus MAX
ting it law. The pen was furnished
by Minister Quesada OF Cuba, and to
him it will be returned.
Present. besides the President, at the
time OF the signing OF the measure,
were Secretary Loeb, William Barnes,
IT., editor Of the Albany New York;
Journal; Representative Wachter and
Justice James A. Fechtig OF Balti-
more.
Now that the bill has become law,
question of great interest has arisen
namely, the effect OF the reduction
OF the duty on Cuban sugar upon I'M
portations OF sugar from other coun-
tries. The British Government has
served formal notice upon the State
Department that under the favored ma
ton clause it expects that British sugar
from the British West Indies shall be
admitted into the United States on
equal terms with Cuban sugar, and 1t
is not doubted that Germany. France,
Austria and the other great beet-sugar-
producing countries will do likewise.
An old holding OF Attorney General
Olney in President Cleveland Admin
istration was adverse to such demands,
but the question promises to be reop-
ened with vigor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
FRlARS WILL LEAVE.
Aiis,s iaducement for Them to Remain 10
Philippines

Rome (By Cable).-The settlement OF
HE friars' lands question in the Philip
pines also practically settles. it is consid-
cred here. the question of the friars
themselves. The Franciscans, it is be-
ieved, will abandon the islands alto
gether, since they have TO money to pur..
chase lands and have no other means OF
support. A few of the Recollects will
2emain, as they have still some property
kheTe. The Dominicans will be looked
after by their university. and the Angus
linians will rcoccupy the building erect
ed at Iloilo, which is now used by the
Americans as barracks, and will claim
m Indemnify from the government. The
Augustinians will use the building as a
school.
1t is believed that the number of friars
remaining in the Philippines, with the
consent of the new American bishops,
will not exceed $50, but no more will be
sent to the archipelago, owing to lack
Df funds. Under the old regime Spain
paid for the transportation of friars to
axe PhilippineS
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
Second Torpedo Floti!la.

Charleston, S. c. (SpeciaD.-Th.
second torpedo boat fotilla, under
command of Lieutenant Marbury Johs,
son, arrived here from Norfolk, ane
probably will leave here for the south.
ward Saturday. The torpedo boat de.
stroyers are the Lawrence, Stewart
Truxton, Worden and Whipple. The,
report having a very easy passage, av
eraging IS knots an hour the entire
trip: The convoy, the battleship Texas
started with them, but was soon dis.
tanced. She has not yet reached here
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
coLlMBIA's WAR PREPARATIONS.
Troops Reported to Be on the Way to the
lsthmus.

Colon (By Cable).-Ncws received
from the coast is to the effect that
Santander, Antioquia and other depart
ments in Colombia continue their offers
to raise money and enlist new battal-
ions to defend the national integrity.
AT large meeting held by Cartagena
Liberals November 80, resolutions were
passed offering their services in defense
of the republic and in the maintenance
of public order. A board of control
consisting of five members was appoint
ed to raise the public subscriptions
throughout the department of Bolivar
in aid of the national government and
in order to meet the heavy expenditure
arising from the critical situation. Gov
ernor Insignares. of the Department Of
Bolivar, thanked the Liberals for their
manifestations of patriotism.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
Leishman Was Vigorous.

Further advices from Minister Leish-
man at Constantinople to the State De-
partment show that he has made very
energetic protest to the Porte against
The action OF the Turkish officials at
Alexandretta in the case of United
States Consul Davis.
Mr.. Leishman's last cable message
sustains Consul Davis in his action. and
the State Department, consequently
is not disposed to regard favorably any
complaints from the Porte against his
defense OF naturalized American citi-
Gems.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
Porte to Make Amends.

Constantinople (By Cable). - Rear
Admiral Cotton left Beirut OH board the
United States cruiser San Francisco,
taking Consul Davis to Alcxandretta,
which place Mr.. Davis left, as announced
from here December 8. because he had
been insuitcd and assaulted by the local
police while accompanying on board a
departing steamer naturalized Ameri-
Fan. named Attarian, who had been lib
rated from prison by the intervention
the consul
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
A Military Scandal.

New York (SpeciaD Charges of du-
plicating his pay accounts for the months
of October and November were pre-
ferred against Capt John w. L. Phillips.
Twenty-seventh United States Infantry
by Col. Francis S. Dodge, chief paymas.
ter of the Department of the East
Colonel Dodge has forwarded the papers
in the case to the Paynaster General al
Washington for further action. Captain
Phillips is on leave of absence from his
regiment, which is now stationed in tn.
Philippines.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
Town Wiped Out BY Fire.

Roanoke, Va. (SpeciaD.-The bust
IS portion Of the little town of Elk
rk, N. C., near the Virginia border,
wiped out by fire. only one house Ca
II store) escaping destruction. The
broke out in the general store Of
ming g. Ellis. and soon spread to
.of Council & Taylor. V. D. Bow
I'd Plato Brinkley, levelling all to
und. s.Jie town is without fire
;eparatus. The loss iss esti-
$' zoo, half of which, is COW
ace. Lumber to the value
he'd by Manning & Ellis,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
Street Preacher COa:ess:s Murder.

Everett. Wash. Especially. B. F.
Eootscf. street preacher, who has been
arrested here, has made signed con-
Session of numbering man named Ross,
his tenant, in quarrel at Silver City,
n. NJ, in 1902. Gootsch was released on
bail at Silver City and disappeared.
Gootscf says he is ready to go back to
New Mexico and face the charges.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
s-Daily Except Saturday and Sunday.
Cured When Very Low With
Pneumonia

9-Daily except Saturday and Sunday.
IL and a-Daily except Sunday.
No gets connection at Berlin from D. d. q
" traiu No, 692, north. and connects at Salisbury
at \. y. p. & N. Junction with N. Y. r. & N.
x" connects at Salisbury 4at n. Y r. 4 N.
,yunc, ION with ~ V P. & y. train No. IS, southy
pa Berlin with D. NJ. & V. train No. 6SN
south.
M. ocots connection at v. Y. P. & n. Junction
fr.m Ny r & train No. a6 north.
No. 9commects at y. y T. Il y. Junction with !
n r e. n. train No. so north.
Connection made with steamer lines at Easton
l'AV VII TIA LARD THOMSON. Gen'ladanager b
r MURDOCH, A. J. BENJAMIN.,
Pass. Agent Supt. q DIV. PasS. A0&
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
General Black Accepts.

Gen. John c. Black has accepted the
:ivilservice commissionership, and the
President will send in his nomination
when Congress reconvenes, January 4.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-12-26
Foreign.


Domingo has agreed to all demands OF
the United States made by Minister
Powell, including the appointment OF
arbitrators. The revolution is progress
ing with considerable fighting, and an
dcrstanding with Jiminez.
Princess Alice, who is suing for di-
vorce from Prince Frederick, of Schoen-
burg Waldenburg, will come from Italy
to testify in her own behalf if guar
antce is given that the hearing will be
private.
The government clerks in the ministry
of public works in Rome created a DEM
onstration because the Italian Chamber
of Deputies did not discuss their bill.
The steamer Finland, of the Interna-
tional Mercantile Marine Company, Ant
wcrp to New York, is ashore Oh the
coast of Holland.
Emperor William will attend the GEN.
tennial celebration of the Hanoverlan
regiments and delivered stirring toast
i'll strong voice.
The German warship Panther has
sailed from St. Thomas for San Do
mingo. The remainder of the squadron
will go to Jamaica.
Gen. w. II. Carter, u S. A.. has ar
rived in Paris. He is investigating the
cavalry systcrps of European countries.
The attitude OF the Russians at Seoul
indicates a possible determination to
prevent Japan from gaining foothod
in Korea. Advices from Toxic state
that the situation is more unfavorable.
The Russian fleet now at Bizerta, Tu-
mis-. will be reinforced by six torpedo
boats and proceed to the Far East.
The United Colombian Committee in
| Paris announces that should a request
for the submission of the dispute with
the United States over Panama to The
| Hague Court of Arbitration be refused
| Colombia will go to war and rely on
the Latin republics for aid.
The appearance on the Venezuelan
Alps of bombyrilla gallinae, small birds
found only in the Far North, indicate
the prevalence OF very severe weather III
the polar regions.
General Dclarey made a speech to the
Boer prisoners at Admagnagar and sue
cccded in persuading all but 10 of them
to sign the oath of allegiance to Great
Britain.
The bill providing $4,000 to defray
the expenses of Italy's participation in
the ST. Louis Exposition was approved
by the Chamber of Deputies.
A new Greek Cabinet has been formed,
with NJ Theotakis as president and mill
lister of the interior.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra
will visit Ireland during the Punches
town racing week.
Miss Won Rhcimbaden, daughter of
Baron Won Rheimbadcn. the finance
minister of Germany, had narrow cs-
cape from death. She fell between two
electric cars in Berlin, and in saving
her Henry Davidson. an English naval
| constructor, was killed.