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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-04-18
A S6,OOO,OOO BLAZE
0ne-Third of Chelsea, Mass, De.
stroyed by Fire.
10000 PEOPLE ARE HOMELESS

President Plans to Travel ABROAD
Husband Deserted On Wedding Day
Thieving Policemen Sent to JaiI-Dr.
Munyon WEEDS An Actress.
An apparently insignificant fire. that
started among rags on a dump in the
city OF Chelsea, a suburb OF Boston,
was famed by northwest gale into
contagratiOn which obliterated
nearly one-third of the city. Five hun.
dred dwelling houses and public build
ings were destroyed. 1900 families
were driven from their habitations and
10000 people were made homeless
Six lives were lost. and from fifty
TO seventy-fve persons were injured.
The loss is estimated al $4,000 900. and
the insurance at S3.500.000.
The fire started on the marshes Dor.
dering the eastern division tracks oil
the Boston e. Maine railroad in the
rear of the Boston Backing company 2
works, where employees were at work
drying out rags The exact cause oil
the fire is not known. but II is sup
posed that spontaneous combustion
among the rags was responsible.
A high wind. blowing at forty-iive
miles an hour from the northwest
drove the flames from the rag heaps
directly upon the wooden buildings OF
the Boston Backing company. The
buildings were soon mass of flames
and as the surrounding property con
sisted largely OF wooden buildings used
th. "A
partment realized that serious fire
was threatened and a general alarm
was sounded. Soon a dozen factories
and cheaper tenement houses west ol
Everett avenue were in flames and the
firemen saw that they Were utterly
unable to cope with the confiagration
In the meantime Broadway and the
water front. the southern section OF
the city. was in flames. No one knew
- fire would spring up next
Kemeors piliLs up their goods oul
0"S Cream asonaly ,i found a., ma,, Tres,
bog Ifie fffd3ndn were in the center OF
syhe city and half mile square OF the
residential section was in flames anc
no protection available or possible
Men women and children ran arounc
the streets begging some one To cal
the firemen. but there were no firemet
to respond. All the money men pos
sessed was offered teamsters to carr
Ttlway household goods. but there wert
glsew teams to be had.
ny The greatest damage was done wheI
IRE reached City Hall square. The
- Baptist church. a lofty bricl
building. first caught fire on the high
est part OF the spire. Soon the rool
was in flames. and in the space OF
few moments every building in the
square with the exception OF the city
hall building was in flames.
II was the same story throughout
the whole southeast side. House after
house caught fire. and where few
moments before men had been storine
their household goods in the street
and watching the distant flames TO
ward the heart OF the city. now might
be seen whole streets wrapped IL
flames their entire distance.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-04-18
.. s. HUDSON

thanks the public for its patronage and desires to
inform men, women and children that he has
splendid line of SHOES, Dry Goods, Notions and
plain and fancy Groceries. The prices are reason
able and the goods are frst-class.
D. S. HUDSON, Snow Hill
Daily picayune., 1908-08-20
4 NEW BERRY.

One of the most remarkable results of plant hybridization known to the world today is the Loga aberry, deriving it's name from Judge Logan of California, by whom 1t was originated. It is a cross between the black ber- ry and the raspberry, resembling the former in size and shape. while partaking of color and flaw or of the latter.
 In it's natural state the fruit is a general favorite, being particu- lar juicy and with sufficient acid ity to impait an agreeable flavor. For use in the culinary art it stands without a rival, and is capable of being incorporated in- to the most delicious pies, tarts. and jellies and preserves.
 The canes are exceedingly pro- life and it is not uncommon for a single hill of these berries on good soil, properlytilled. to rip en berries enough to fill a crate of twenty four one pound boxes.
 Originating in California, the plant has been acclimated to the Willamette Valley of Oregon and will be introduced into Ar kansas next fall by former resident of this state who finds climatic conditions in the Pacific Northwest similar to those pre- vailing here.
Daily picayune., 1908-08-20
A TRUE STORY.

He's beginning to go down hill, for he's drinking. Unless he turns over a new leaf and keeps it turned I'll have to look for another man, and l hate that for he's a valuable man in his place. "
 This remark was made not long since by a leading business man, regarding a man who had been in his employ a number of years and had more than made good.
 On being asked how it happen ed he had taken to rinking heavily, his employer said; "Oh, the old story. 1 suppose he took it for bracer when he was tired and then because he liked it, and lastly because he was weaker than his desire for drink. "
 But his family. Does he stop to think what this will mean to his wife and children? Perhaps he does in a weak sort of way, but he thinks more of gratifying appetite than he does of them.
 Oh, these tragedies that are so full of pathos! This man a few years before led to the altar a charming girl full of enthusi- asm and love. Children were born to them, and nov when the wife needs the strong support of her husband he goes home to her with his brain muddled, his hand unsteady and with record at the office which means dismissal as sure as the gas bill has to be paid.
 But suppose he went home so- Der and found her in that con- dition, what then? Surely she has as much right to prove the traitor and the coward as he, and just as much excuse, for her days are as full of wearing care as his. Is it his especial privi- lege to drag his family into the gutter? NO! He has no more right to take to drinking than she has to drain the flowing bowl.
Daily picayune., 1908-08-20
WELCOME TO
 AUSTRALIA
The American Battle Ship Fleet Is Welcome In
 That Empire.

Sydney, Aug. 19, 9,-Lord North cote, governor general of Aus tralia, has sent by wireless tele- graph to Rear Admiral Sperry, commanding the american battle ship fleet, the following message:
 'On behalf of the common wealth of Australia 1 tender from the whole of it's people a hearty welcome to the American fleet, which rebresents so mag nifciently our friends and kins- men of the United States. 1 hope that you will have a good voyage from New Zealand. On your arrival here you will receive an enthusiastic greeting from this part of His Majesty's em- pire. '
Daily picayune., 1908-08-20
THE MASTER KEY THAT UNLOCKS.

The door that leads to success is business education. Success is achieved by the one who sees clearly the goal of his object and goes straight to it. Ability has never yet lacked opportunity,
 neither has it remained undiscov- cred. A great many business men are anxious to secure the services of a good book-keeper, stenographer, or a general office assistant. To meet the busi- ness mans requirements, the ap- plicant must be thorough and practical. To this end and aim we put forward our best efforts and because of our good teach ing and superior methods we give our students a better training in three or four months than they can get at other schools in five and six months. Bear in mind, it is only few steps from Hills Business College to a good pay ing position. Everything is high grade and right up to date. With us you learn bookkeeping by keeping books. Our system of shorthand is the best and the shortest in the country. It is simplified, and easy to learn. easy to read and write and is practi- cal. Big summer reduction. Our $1OO combined scholarships are now $60; $75 scholarships are now $50; $50 scholarships a r e now $25, 35 and $40; telegraphy $25; mail course in shorthand $20 or $5 for five lessons. Address Hills Business College, Waco, Texas, or Memphis, Tenn.
Daily picayune., 1908-08-20
JOHNSON WILL NOT
 HAVE NOMINATION
Governor John Trying to Dodge the Nomination
 For Another Term.

Minneapolis, Minn., Aug. 19-- Notwithstanding Gov. John A. Johnson's oft-repeated declara tion that he would positively not be candidate for renominatiOn for the office of governor of Min nesota and which lately has been coupled with the threat that if he was named against his will the convention would have to do it's work over again, the proba- bilities early today were that the Democratic convention, which assembled at II o'clock. would ignore the governors wishes.
 Yesterday when the fact was brought to his attention that he might be made the nominee, de- spite his protests, Gov. Johnson said that if he was nominated the ticket would be without a head, for he would not lift his finger to further his candidacy.
 This emphatic declaration may have it's effect, and in that event J. G. Armson, mayor of Still. water, will undoubtedly be the nominee.
 However, several counties have declared for Johnson. and there may be a large-sized vote for him on the first ballot.
 Nothing in the nature of a def mite slate made it's appearance.
Daily picayune., 1908-08-20
CHU RICHES
 and PASTORS
METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL.

School conducted next Sunday by Fletcher Logan. practical ap- plication of the lesson by Alex Vaughan. Hymns I9, B, 121,8. 151. Choir practice Friday night at 8 o'clock. Next Sunday is Missionary day, everyone should make a contribution.
Daily picayune., 1908-08-20
NEWTH @ KING Blacksmith and Wood Work

Horse Shoeing, Saw Cumming, aII kinds of Wood Work and Repairing Corner Main and West Third St.
 Prescott, Ark
Daily picayune., 1908-08-20
ASSIGNMENT OF
 SPEAKERS MADE
nomocratic State Committee Arranging for the Ap-
 proaching Campaign

Little Rock, August 20. The .utline of the campaign for the nemoeratic State ticket has been arranged, as to speakers and their dates, the executive com mittee of the State Central Com mittee having last night closed ;ts work of routeing the speakers or at least a large part of them.
 The schedule of Hon. Thos. C. McRae follows:
 Texarkana, Tuesday, August 3, 1 ?. m.
 Iewisville, Tuesday, August 5, 7;:3O p. m.
 Camden, Wednesday, August z, 10 d. m.
 Brinkley, Wednesday, August 6 7:30 p. m.
 Jonesboro, Thursday, August 27, 1p. m.
 Piggott, Thursday, August 27, 7:3O D. m.
 Paragould, Friday, August 28, lp. m.
 Corning, Saturday, August 29, lp. m.
 Walnut Ridge, Saturday, Aug ust 29, 7:30 D. m.
 Hon. R. Minor Wallace of Mag nolia will deliver speech to the people of Prescott Tuesday, Sep tember 8, at 1 p. m.
Daily picayune., 1908-08-20
Pen,
 Paste and
 Scissors.

One way to commit suicid on these hot days is to drink three or four glasses of whiskey, get mad and walk up and down the street in the sun for fifteen min utes and cuss.
Daily picayune., 1908-08-20
SUNDAY SCHOOL, EPW0RTH LeA6UE
 CONVENTION.

The Sunday school and Ep- worth League convention of the Prescott District oi the Little Rock Annual Conference of the colored C. M. E. Church met in Carthan Chapel at $40 a. m. The convention was called to or der by the presiding elder, Rev. o. T. Womack. The devotional services were conducted by Bros. J s Suttles. J H Curry, D l. Jones and c s Tyrus, after which some timely remarks were made by the chair, then the Constitution and by laws were read. The various committees were'appoint- ed and the regular business was taken up. The work of the day was transacted through the cOm- mittee. At 8:20 D. m. after prayer service, the welcome ad- dress was read by Miss Rhone, the responce by Rev. J. H. Mur- ry. The annual sermon was preached by Rev. H. Cooker.
 H. E. Shaw.
Daily picayune., 1908-08-20
PICNIC AT BlEVINS.

There will be picnic at Blew ins, Aug. 28. Everybody invited to come and bring well-fille d basket. This will be the close of Prof. Erwin's singing school.
Daily picayune., 1908-08-20
DINNER ON THE GROUND.

There will be an all day sing ing at New Home Church the 3rd Sunday in August. Everybody invited to come and bring a we'll filled basket. All singers are es- pecially invited to be on hand.
Daily picayune., 1908-08-20
%W.C.T T.U. " Mrs. Jennie tarr piiimdn,
 rdii0r

Don't forget the next meeting with Mrs. Gertrude Moncrief, Friday afternoon at 3::30. A fine program and special music is prepared.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-30
800 CLUB" FORMED
BY PASTOR MILLER
Ninth Street Christian
Church Hopes to Pay for
Building Soon.

The members OF the Ninth Street
Christian Church have organized a
Three Hundred Club" 70 raise funds
for the purpose If paying on the in
debtedness on the building.
The required membership already has
been secured. and the church is now
paying II It's building debt at the rate
OF 500 q month. each member Of the
club contributing 81 a month for this
purpose.
The success OF the movement is at
tributed 10 the active work OF the Rev.
George a. Miller. who took charge OF
the pastOrate about a year ago. II is
hoped 10 pay the entire church debt of
81 600 within the next three years
While Mr. Miller has been IN charge
OF the church the building has been
put IN thorough repair, rCCaTpeted. and
repalnted- he also has built Up a mems
class, with an average attendance of
about sixty.
II is said that the club. while pri-
marily designed as a Three Hundred
Club" viii not be confined 10 this mum
Der, but that the lists are stiu open for
the addition OF members, who may he
either members Of the church or MT
j. being expected that the citizens Of
the Northeast generally viii assist in
the movement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-30
Fire in Big Powder Magazine
Tests MayloqUer Sailors Nerve

The bravery which sailors OF the
Presidents yacht Mayfower displayed,
when fire broke out in the magazine on
the water front OF the United States
Navy Yard, threatening the destruc-
ton Of the boat and endangering the
lives OF many persons who were IN the
immediate vicinity Is the one topic OF
conversation at the navy yard today.
Shortly after o'clock last evening
smoke was discovered issuing from un-
der the caves OF the magazine, which
is a one-story brick building. about ne
teen oy twenty feet In dimension. 10
Gated a few feet from the waters edge,
near the western boundary OF the yard.
Tied to a wharf not 200 feet east OF the
magazine, lay the Mayfiower. separat-
ing the vessel and the magazine Is a
sixty-foOt slip.
Something more than two tons OF pow
der was stored in the little brick build
ing. AS the smoke waited up from the
roof it could be seen from many parts
Of the yard Cries OF "Fireg' came
from every direction An alarm OF I'VE
was sent in. the navy yard department
being the first 10 arrive Under com
mand Of Chief Belt. several companies
OF the District Fire Department re-
spOnded
AS soon as the blaze was discovered
the greatest excitement prevailed Of
ficers and sailors who knew the build
ing was filled with powder hurried TO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-30
DENSE FOG BANK
TIES UP TRAFFIC
Liners Drop Anchor and Excur-
sions Out Of New York
Are Abandoned
Are Abandoned.

NEW YORK. May 3o.-Held by dense
banks Of fog. through which l0okouts
could not see hfty feet, FIVE large steam
ships and a feet Of coastwise vessels
are outside Sandy Hook. and harbor and
river traffic Is at a standsuu. Only
by the lpersst chance were a number
of accidents avoided by the river craft.
The inCessant din Of fog horns. sig
nal bells. and sirens can be heard Tor
miles, and little hope is held by the
steamship officials OF the fog lifting be
fore late in the afternoon.
For more than twelve hours the
French line steamship Provence has
been at anchor mile outside the Sandy
Hook light, while nearby are the Celtic.
CI the White Star line; the Campania
O. the CUnard line the Bermudian. OF
the Quebec Steamship Company, and the
biggest OF the Ward Line coastwise fee
the Mexico. Including the crews on
these vessels. there are more than 800
persons held up on the boats By the
fog.
one Of the narrowest escapes reported
so far was that Of the Governors Is
land ferryboat. General Hancock. The
captain of the Bronx. one OF the muni-
cipal Staten leland ferryboats. which
was just about 20 enter its slip at the
Battery. heard the Hancock's warning
whistle. and even after the engine OF
the larger boat had been reversed &,
was not until the BrOnx's bow had
grazed the little boats stern that tina
ferry came 10 a stop. Had the boa'
been a second late in stopping the Han
cock would have been crushed.
Another escape was that OF the New
York, New Haven. and Hartford rai,-
road transfer boat Express. and Penn
sylvania annex ferTyBOat. No. 1, of tht
barge Office.
No attempt was made at maintaining
a regular schedule on any OF the ferry
lines At snaiI's pace the boats went
10 and fro. blowing signals constantly
All excursions planned 10y steamboat
companies for today were either aban-
doned or deLay ed so long that there
was lItle use Of the boats being started,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-30

places OF safety. The wharves and the
decks of the Mayfiower we're filed VITA
sailors who were coaiing the vessel
Without the least show Of fear, the
blueJackets dropped their work, and
under the command Of Lieutenant Reed,
carries the two tons of powder 10 places
OF safety There was also a large num-
Der OF signal rockets, and a quantity
OF highly explosive chemicals used in
printing the big guns.
While The men were carrying out the
explosives, burning embeTs from the
ceiling fell in an open box containing
samples Of explosive chemicals. but as
these were exposed 10 the air. they
burned with a flame, instead OF causing
an explosion With the pieces Of burn
ing wood falling on their faces and
hands. the sailors continued their work
until every box OF powder had been re-
moved.
When the District Fire Department
arrived practically all OF the powder
had been removed. Chief Belt, how
ever. ordered that pipe lines be laid.
No water was turned on the blaze eX-
cept through the hose laid 10 No. Is
Engine, and in less than a minute the
fire was extinguished.
Chief Belt thinks the FIRE was caused
by crossed electric wires, the building
Being lighted by incandescent lamps
near the ceiling. Chief Belt and Bat
talon Chief Henry spoke highly Of
the work OF the sailors, and the ex-
ceIlent discipline that was maintained
during the few minutes that the tars
faced death.
Rear Admiral LeUtze, who arrived
while the men were carrying out the
powder, .complimented the men also.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-30
LOST TWENTY YEARS,
HE RETURNS RICH
Nephew Will Take Aged Civil War
Veteran to the Pacific
Coast.

NEW YORK, Ma 50.-Capt. Joseph
Hatfield today is the happiest civil war
veteran IN Brooklyn, for after believ-
ing himself alone In the world, he has
been reunited with his favorite nephew.
Arthur c. Gollaway, who disappeared
twenty years ago.
GollawAy left Rome. in 1857. and went
TO sea ard. no word being received from
him, was mourned as dead. A month
ago Hstheld's sister died, leaving the
old veteran, who is nearly eighty, al1no
IL the world.
4 week ago his attention was called
to an advertisement in which one A.
GOllaway asked II anyone Of his Brook
lyn relatives were still living Hatfield
replied by telegram. and last night Col
laway arrived in Brooklyn. He has
grown rich on the Pacific coast owning
vessels, and VIII take Hatfield with him
10 Seattle OF Monday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-30
SUPPOSED MAD DOG
BITES LITTLE GIRL
Observation-Disclosures Wal
lace Falls Victim of
Stray Animal.

The frequency with which residents of
the District especially children. are be-
ing bitten by dogs, is being brought
sharply TO the attention OF the physi-
clans and District authorities.
Another case came TO notice today1
when Margaret wallace, a five-year-oId
gTl, Of 1921 Thirteenth street. northwest.
was bitten on the hand this morning by
a stray dog supposed to be mad. The
child was taken to the Office of IT. Nc
Gee, 1855 CorcOran street, whore the
wound was cauterized and every known
precaution taken to prevent hydro
pEobiR.
Sentiment seems TO be growing among
residents Of the District that steps
should be taken at once to effectively
abolish danger Of the spread Of the
disease This has caused the Commits
sioners TO consider the matter seriously.
IN addition TO the resolutions passed
by the Veterinary Association Of the
District, declaring that the authorities
should order all dogs muzzled, many let
tiers are being received by the Commits
sioners urging them 10 take action at
once. IN view OF the increase In the
number Of cases OF persons being bitten
by dogs, they have been urged, not only
20 order all dogs muzzIed, but 10 direct
that dogs DO kept on the owners prem
ises unless restrained by a leash on
the street.
DR.. A .. Melvin, chief Of the Blu
reau Of Animal Industry. Of the De-
partmcnt OF Agriculture, has stated
that rabies could b. eliminated from
the country entirely, If all dogs could
De muzzled. This, he says. should ap-
Fly TO all dogs. domestic pets. such sS
terriers and pOOdles. as we'll as tramp
mon8rels, The latter he advises, shoulC
be put out OF harms way
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-30
Church Notices.

UNITARIAS-Au Souls Church. cor. 18th
and L SIS. Ulysses O. 3. Pierce, Minister
S.45 a. m. Sunday school class for the CON-
Paratiye study 81 religion. and Unity study
class; u a. H. morning service. sermon oy
the minister; 7.29 p m. Young Peoples Re-
EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
CHURCH-Scottish Rite Hail. lOJT o St nv.
Services Ii q. ~. and ,, n. Suo1ecs q
morning lecture BY Bishop Oliver C. Sabin.
The Future Of the Church" Subject %
evening lecture b Miss aaTtha z Van
Voast. The Vibrations q Advancement
Testimonial meeting Wednesday evening at
S. Seats fresi 81 invited. Il
OPEN AIR memorial services viii be held
on ext Cathedral Grounds. Ut. ST. Alban,
mon VIII be preached by the Rev. George +.
Dudley. Members Of the Grand Army Of the
Republic o. the Confederate Veterans Assoc
citation. Of the u. g. Spanish War Veterans,
and Of the Army Of the Philippines arc cor
daily invited. Vested Choir lod b. q de-
CHRISTIAN sCIENCE-FirEt Church y
Christ. Scientist. 18th and X sts. NV. Serv-
ices. Sunday. II a. and 2. M. Subject,
Ancient and Modern Nscromancy; or Mes-
ulerfsn and HypnotisTa." Sunday school u
q m Wednesday evening meeting 5 D n.
Public cordially invited All seats fres- Free
reading room. col Colorado Building. u
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH-Eight and
II cts nv: Rev. Samuel n. Greene. D. D,
pastor; $50 a. M sunday school, P. Il
BrfstoW. Supt. Public worship, with SER
Teachers Bible Club. Thursday, ?. m.
Church prayer meeting, p. m EndsavOr
meetings, Tuesday, S .. m, and Sunday, $50
and 6 As D. m All are cordially invited Il
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-30
WILLARD REED MISSING.

The police have been asked to locate
Willard c. Reed, twenty-f0ur years Of
age, who has been missing from his
home, rs Virginia avenue southeast,
since May g. Reed left the house
about Z o'clock in the morning. saying
he vas going 10 work. Nothing has
been heard from him since. The police
think he has left the city. He is de-
scribed as being nearly six feet tall and
weighing I65 pounds. He has light brown
hair. gray eyes. and was smooth shaver.
When last seen he wore a blue serge
suit and a black derby hat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-30
PEDESTRIAN KILLED
BY BICYCLE OFFICER
Policeman Se;d to Have Shot Up
Street to Scare" Victim.
Fit in Breast.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. May 30
While hurrying home early today John
Mulherin, aged thirty-four. was shot
and killed by Bicycle Policeman Ed
wards. James Ebbeske, who saw the
shooting. says that with two other men
he was standing on a corner with Ed
wards. Edwards, ne says, drew his re-
volver ana fred up the street Null
herin uttered a cry and fell. He died
on the way to a hospital, the bullet
having entered HIS breast
Edwards is scid TO have remarked be
fore shooting. wait till you see me
brighten MulheTin."