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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-05
MAKING A TUNNEL.
The Way Railroad Engineers Bore
Through n Mountain.

The Way Railroad Engineers Bore
Through a Mountain.
Sometimes the construction engineer
brings his new line face to face with
mountain too steep to be easily
mounted. and then he prepares to
pierce II. Tunnels are not pleasant to
ride through. They are. moreover,
fearfully expensive to construct, and
they necessitate q double inspection.
But--and the "but" In this case Is a
very large one-they reduce grades
and distances In wholesale fashion,
and so In mountainous country the
engineer must be prepared to drive
tunnels and the folk who come after
him to operate them. The tunnel Job
Is apt to be a separate part Of the
work. II calls for Its own expert tai
ent.
II the tunnel Is more than a half or
three-quarters Of n mile long It will
probably be dug from shaft or shafts
as well as from its portals. In this
way the work will not only be greatly
hastened. but the shafts will continue
In use after It is completed as vents
for the discharge of engine smoke and
gases from the tube.
The ordinary course of such work is
by the use of cutting shields proceed.
Ing simultaneously from the portals
and from the footings Of the shafts.
These shields are to be likened to
steel rings of circumference only
slightly greater than that Of the fin
ished tunnel. Men working on differ.
ent levels Of this shield with pick and
with drill and dynamite constantly
clear a path for 1t. whereupon 1t Is
pressed forward. Tracks follow the
cutting shield, and more locomotives.
steam or electric, are used In remov-
Ing the material. The use Of electric
ity keeps the tunnel quite clear of
gases and makes the safest light for
the workers.
In rare cases the rock through which
the tunnel Is bored is strong enough
to support itself. But in most cases
the engineers prefer to line the bore
with brick. as rule. and this lining
is set in place right In the path OF the
cutting shield. After long weeks and
perhaps months Of work the time
comes when the different bores meet
and the tunnel is single underground
tube from portal to portal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-05
NAVAL RED TAPE.
The Result Of Having Neither Collins
Nor Graves In Stock.

Nor Graves In Stock.
A case once occurred. which Is
vouchsafed for by naval officers who
were present and who tell Of 1t as a
Joke, showing the absurdities to which
red tape can go. About twenty years
ago a certain ship was in n foreign
port. One Of the men was taken sick
and on the recommendation Of the sur
geon was sent to hospital on shore.
The man finally died, and 1t became
necessary to bury him.
The simple and straightforward
method would have been to call in an
undertaken and have him arrange for
q decent casket and lot In the Gem
etery. This would be the usual proce-
durc with business man or ordinary
citizen. The regime OF economy and
reform, however, would not permit of
so simple a course. What actually &C.
CURED was this:
The surgeon made a requisition on
the paymaster for one coffin. Natu-
rally he did not have one In stock and
therefore 1t was forwared to the feet
paymaster. who also. not being In the
undertaking business. had no collins
on hand. Then the admiral directed
the feet paymaster to purchase one
coffin after obtaining prices from six
reputable dealers. The same course
had to be followed In securing the
grave. The surgeon made requisitlon
on the paymaster for one grave
Strange as 1t may seem, the paymas-
ter had no graves In stock. Neither
had the feet paymaster. Consequently
the commander In chief directed the
feet paymaster to procure bids from
six reliable dealers IN graves and pur-
chase one from the lowest responsible
bidder
All this. Of course, Is a screaming
farce. but It Is the horrible example
to show what comes when common
sense and experience are set aside to
give room for the play of amateur and
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-05
Money . EIeetina Joy.

Elinor was very anxious to bring
home an Angora cat from Maine last
summer. Her mother objected, think
ing that the care OF cat from Maine
TO Connecticut was entirely too ardu-
Gus a task. so she tried to buy or
Elinor. "If you will say no more about
the cat" she said, Il will give you a
dollar to spend In Boston" Elinor
looked quite thoughtful for n moment,
then said. "But, mother, how much
longer cat would last than dollar"
-Delineator
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-05
IN CONTEMPT
IN ODD CASE
Supreme Court Holds Officials
Who Permitted Lynchlng
FIRST Time ON RECORD

Sheriff and Five Others Guilty Of Con-
spring to Lynch Negro Who Had
Been Sentenced to Death, and In
Whose Case the United States Su-
preme Court Had Granted an APP
peal.
For the first time In so serious q
case the supreme court Of the United
States will. on next Tuesday. under
take to mete out punishment for the
crime of contempt OF the court itself,
and the Importance OF the occasion
will be enhanced by the number Of
the defendants.
The proceedings will take place in
connection with the cases of Sheriff
Shipp and Deputy Sheriff Gibson. Of
Hamilton county. Tenn, and four 9TH
er residents of that county. named re-
spectively Williams, Nolan, Padgett
and May. These men were declared
by the court to be guilty OF an act Of
contempt In combining In 1906 In a
conspiracy to lynch negro named
Johnson, who had been sentenced to
death by the local courts upon the
charge of rape, and in whose case the
supreme court had interfered to the
extent OF granting an appeal, which
had the effect of a supersedeas. On
the night following the announcement
Of the courts action Johnson was
taken out of the Jail in Chattanooga
by mob and lynched. There was no
resistance on the part Of the jail au-
thorities. and Shipp and number
Of his deputies. as well as about
twenty citizens. were proceeded
against on the charge Of contempt Of
the federal court.
The case has been pending ever
since. and the number of defendants
was from time to time reduced to
nine. or these nine three were found
guiltless, while the other six were or
dered to be brought into court next
Tuesday for sentence. They will be
taken into custody Immediately and
will appear In court in charge of Mar
shall Wright. The sentence may be
either fine or Imprisonment. or both.
The case is regarded as of excep-
tional interest. because 1t Is practi-
cally the first time that the highest
court In the United States has ever
undertaken to assert its dignity or to
resent acts or words rejecting upon It,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-05
Knew What He Wanted.

Gimme a dimes with O. dried beef
an sum crackers" said Uncle Josh to
the young lady In charge Of the ribbon
counter I'm downtown store.
"You have evidently made mistake
In the place." she smilingly replied.
This Is dry goods store"
"Waal, now. reckon know'd that.
b'gosh." said the old man. IAN eff
dried beef an crackers hain't dry
goods then I'd like to know what in
tarnation you'd call 'emY-Chicago
News.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-05
euyinq Fodder For the Nswlywsds.

The newly married couple had just
moved into their new home. On the
morning after their arrival baker
called to solicit their trade. He found
the young wife in the kitchen. After
explaining that his wagon delivered
once day the baker asked, And may
we have your trade. MADAME
Eyes," she replied timidly; I'VE will
give you trial."
"And about how much bread will
you want each dayT
"weil. I don't know exactly. You
see. there are only two of u.s." Then
doubtfully. would five loaves day
be enough. do you think Judge.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-05
A Composite Product.

Mrs. Boggs Mr.. Meekman Is
splendid example Of what man ought
to be. Mr.. Boggs-Not on your life.
He's a splendid example Of what
wife. two sisters, a grownup daughter
and mother-in-law think man ought
to be.-Puck.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-05

She = They say girls can't throw
straight. but when girl throws sly
glances I notice she generally hits the
mark. He (recentiy bitten)-Yes-ths
easy marx. - Boston Herald.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-05
seeina La Believing.

Mrs Brown Ito the new maid)-well.
Nora. hope we shall get along very
nicely. I'm not at all difficult to
please. Nora-No. mum. That's just
what thought the very minute ] set
eyes on the master-London Sketch.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-05
VIII EIeetrocute ParaIyzed Man.

An unusual scene was Witnessed
At the state prison at Trenton. N. J..
when Richard Donegan. who is to be
electrocuted the week Of July s. was
carried into the death house. He was
unable 10 walk because OF paralysis.
nan@-~- -s@- A. ht- har@ s@aA uh--
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-05
TRAINING Grounds.

do you consider a college training
an ADVANTAGE"
"Unhesitatingly yes. At the same
time some Of our best ball players
have learned the game on back lots
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-05

"They say the Joneses are a very
happy couple"
"But Jones is travelling man and
Is very seldom at home"
sExactly."-Cleveland Leader.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-05

Him we call an artist who shall play
on an assembly OF men as master on
the keys Of piano.--Emerson.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-05
FOR SALE.

DUPLICATING MACHINE. FOR
DUPLICATING LETTERS, ETC.
Having recently purchased Gammeter
Multigraph for use in handling our great
ly increased business, we have for sale
one No. 5 Rotary Neostyle, costing
$4,000 when new. Machine is in ex-
cellent condition and is practically as
good as new. To quick buyer price for
machine and all supplies viii be $50. 90.
For further information. address PEN
INSULA PRODUCE EXCHANGE OF
Md, Pocomoke City, Md. Apr. 24-4t.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-03
I.yCEuM VI.

The large circulation OF Meredith
Nicholsons successful novel, The
House OF Thousand Candles" and it's
dramatic possibilities led TO Vaughan
CHASER eliciting the services of George
Middleton In preparing stage ver-
sion. This version has been played by
Mr. Chaser and his excellent company
to large business in every city visited.
and has been selected as the bill for
the opening OF the spring and summer
stock season IN the Lyceum theater to-
morrow afternoon. Mr.. Chaser returns
20 Detroit accompanied by many old
favorites including Frank Camp, James
Hester. Fred Kirby Mark Kent. Har.
rison Stedman. Charles Carver. WIN
Ross. James Harris. Belle Darcy, Ade-
laid FitzAllen, Spring Byington, and
Miss Fay Courteney as leading woman.
The mystery and fascination that Is
abundantly present in the book at
tends the Naturalization OF The House
IF Thousand Candles. The story
pens with the disappearance OF John
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-03

Victoria, Colonial and Keith & Proc
tors theaters In New York for the past
year, will have the most prominent
place on the bill in their advanced en-
tertalnment OF singing and dancing but
they will be but slightly m advance
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-03

Glenarm, the butler. Bates. being the
only person aware that he - hid IN
the mysterious house" The grand
son, John Glenarm. comes 10 the house
TO live the specified year. but by pro-
posing to Marion Devereux abrogates
the agreement. Pickering, the admin
istrator, attempts To Gust him but sus-
pecting there Is an Interior motive the
grandson refuses and prepares TO give
battle royal During the struggle that
Is waged the elder Glenarm appears
upon the scene. The peculiar subter-
fuged romance. the delightful comedy
as furnished by Glenarms former
chum, Larry Donovan. of the Irish bar
and fugitive from Irish officers the
beWildering treasure hunt and mysterl-
Gus noises in the house" all lend to
the fascination and charm OF the dra-
matte version. AS the enigmatical
butler, Bates. Mr.. CHASER will have a
role entirely different than any other
essayed in this city. while Fay Cour-
teney has a delightful opportunity as
the minx-like. yet serious minded Ma
rion Devereux.
Matlnees will be given on Sunday,
Wednesday and Saturday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-03
IN LOCAL PLAYHOUSES s

OF the stellar singing act OF Charles
Lovenberg called La Petite Revue.
which VIII show four women and three
men in an old idea brought right up TO
the producer OF the act OF the SIX
American Dancers. and II Is said that
the singing In La Petite Revue" is on
the same high-class order OF the
dancing OF the sextet mentioned.
Considerable interest will be aroused
IN che coming OF the Hawaiian trio. a
trinity OF Hawaiian natives In singing.
instrumental selections and native
dances, Including the national dance or
Hawaii called the hula. These Ha-
waiians were brought 10 this country
R Sf o' society cnss and
peared later as entertainers for the ex-
elusive society In Newport.
Motoring" Is the name OF the trav-
esty on automobiling which has been
seen In the Temple a couple OF times.
That II Is the funniest act England has
ever sent US Is unquestioned.
Among the other standard vaudeville
acts that viii be found sandwiched be-
tween the acts mentioned are; The
Kinsons. musical novelty. Work q
Over European eccentric acrobats;
ing act, "Astrology;" Leeds and LeMar,
Australian comedians. who are making
their hrst appearance. and the Mooreo-
something OF exceptional worth up his
sleeve tor the week OF April IL which
will be made known In due time
GAYETY.
Weber e. Rush have In their day pre-
scented TO the amusement loving public
some OF tho best shows that II has been
the good fortune OF the patrons OF the
Gayety theater TO witness. But this
season they have far outdone them
selves. have set standard that Will
even tax their own resources to follow
next season. for The Partisan Widows
is said TO be tho strongest and best
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-03

cess; This has been singuiarly true Of
In Wyoming" willard Mack's success
tul story 81 the less prominent, from a
stageland view, ranchers on Wyoming,
which comes TO tho Whitney tomorrow.
The action largely concerns Bob Rick
stts. cowboy but former natiee OF
c lawless band OF cowboys and cattle
thief. and Jeauie Summers. an eastern
girl. OF cvL:S Be, Ricketts, Is the hero,
or idol, and Gordon the villain. but he
IL villain OF many good points, for
when he hnds he h. beaten In the game
OF love lie does not try TO ahduct the
girl or rutnlc~aiy murder his more su0-
cessful rival Gordon has been caught
In the act OF cattle stealing. which
means the moose, but makes his escape
into the Big Horn range, about 40
miles from the opening locale OF the
play. lie is followed by Ricketts, and a
posse and the encounter forms one OF
the really exciting incidents OF the
play. Plenty OF comedy Is introduced
through Hank Jones. ranch owner and
regular comic" and Willie Settle. a
wringer seller from Seattle. who close
~ resembles human photograph.
Matinees viii be given daily except
on Wednesday,.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-03

job Printing done right. Times Print
ing Co. Is John R.-st. Phone 1tee.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-03
TEMPLE.

II IL estimated that $500 people en-
toyed the Temple theater bill the cur
rent week, and II Is expected that the
same number Will enjoy the entertain
ment next week.
Billy Montgomery and Florence T..
Moore. who have been headliners in the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-03
KILLS Her Nusband.

HAMILTON. o., April 3.-Mrs. Ber-
tha Sorber. so, Of East Hamilton, shot
and killed ner husband Frank, 35, a
teamster. with a 32-caliber revolver
yesterday afternoon. The couple
Quarreled. Mrs. Sorber was arrested.
She admits the shooting. She says
her husband attacked her and that
she fred in self-defense.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-03
MAJESTIC.

'"rhe Lobster and the Wise Guy" a
sketch presented by Schroeder.
Gibney a. Bicknell will be a headline
act In the ajestic theater next week.
The sketch is claimed to DE very
clever one. well acted. and guaranteed
TO contain many laughs. The popular
banjo players. Ball and Marshall, will
offer what they style singing. dan
cling. talking and banjo act which has
proven very popular to the lovers OF
catchy music. Schuster 4 Cole. the
rapid-hre comedians. viii entertain
with Jokes and songs.
Bert Virgins. a juggler as we'll az
an artist, VIII present a comedy juge-
ling act, and also draw cartoons of
wen known Americans. The latest in
motion pictures with all Objectionable
features eliminated together with
songs rendered by popular artists. Will
complete the bill.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-03

comedian. with bundle OF new songs
and Jokes; Armstrong s. Ashton, two
clever girls. who can sing and dance.
The burlettas, which will Introduce the
full strength OF the company and many
musical numbers designed 10 show the
strength and attractions of the chorus
OF beauties viii be The Merry Kiddo
and the Widow" and The Merry
Widow OF Looney Park
THE WHITNEY.
The call OF the west seems still 10
linger I'm the blood OF all. for nine out
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-03
Easter Holidays. Grand Trunk Railway
Svstem. Canadian Points.

One way fare, April to IL, inclu.
sive. Return limit April 10. City
ticket Office No. 124 Woodward'ave.:
Brush.st. station. Phone M39.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-03

cess Hajah. who will do her tcrpslcho-
rean stunts with live reptiles. Then
there will be series OF living pictures,
down on the program as Les Statu-
esques Realistiques." other vaudeville
numbers viii be the daring bicycle act
Of the three Armstrong;. the instru-
mental number contributed by the Four
Musical stewards: Lawrence & Harvey
In "A sketch. Harry Fink, the Hebrew
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-03

The Arabian desert between Oman
and the Red Sea is believed to be the
hottest place on the earth. Scarcely
any life is known TO exist In the inter
Tor, and even on the coast tempera'
lures have been recorded higher than
anywhere else in the tropics.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-03
Hoods Sarsaparilla

Today. Get Il In the usual LIQUID
form or in chocolated tablets known
as sarsatabs. 100 Doses one Dollar.
Sold everywhere. Get only Hoods.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-03

equipped organization of its kind that
Manager Ward has ever announced to
his patrons. The costumes and stage
settings for the entire show are elab-
crate and beautiful and the kalaido-
scopic brilliancy OF the entire presenta-
tion. combined with the pretty girls.
tors and electrical effects. render the
entire attraction an artistic success.
Ladies viii be admitted to all matinees
for 10 cents. Monday to Saturday, in
elusive
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-03
DETROIT OPERA HOUSE.


THE virginian." owen Wister and
Kirke La Shelle's Decentralization OF ut
Wisters romance or wyoming IRE.
With 'h9,oushiy w SSmRe'e OF scenery scenery.
opera house, April s. 6 and I: with
"Wednesday matinee hss, drama the Of WEST wsst
ern life ever written IL holds the AZ
tention OF the audience closely, us
leading characters winning syhpathy,
be and all being UP To the pretense.
The cowboys and women OF the west
are all az they are pictured IN the
bcok--live people. rough but storing
The atmosphere is the rolling ranse,
the cattle grazing and stampeding. the
blue sky undimmed by single chin
ney. the rocky pass. the camp mr.
and the poker game on the grass sroWh
stump. Here Is a relief from the re-
straint OF crowded dwellings. from the
stiff conventions OF street and onee'
ing room. "The Virginian" leads US
out Of the prison OF city life into the
open country as God made II. and Were
man practices just enough deviltry
10 satisfy the rash instinct In us all
Mr.. Wister has given bis COWBOY De
lightful character. He 10 q man. a
type OF the frontier. and although al
that he does may not he In accordance
with the ideals OF those living In CIV
ilization, stIll he has ideals far above
those OF the men with whom he Is east,
men OF virilc and honest manhood.
man brave morally and physically.
The most Interesting plays produced
IN recent years arc those which nave
been made from popular novels. IL ls
easy to understand how, after having
followed the adventures or popular
hero ar heroine or fiction and having
been taken into the confidence OF THESE
personages that one should nave de-
sire to meet them, as IL were, face 10
face. IL il perhaps not too much 70
say that George Barr MCCutcheon's
story. "Brewster's Millions. has had
as many. " not more, readers than any
American book OF fiction recently pub
lished II is. therefore. natural that
the combined armies OF fiction readers
and theatergoers viii look forward TO
the appearance OF Edward Abeles In
Frederick Thompson's superb produc-
tion OF this celebrated story In the De-
troit opera house. whore II plays a re-
turn engagement OF three nights and
Wednesday matinee beginning Mon
day. April IL.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-03
AVENUE.

Manager Drew OF the Avenue thea
ter. has secured for the week begin
which bears a distinguished title. 1t
is the Sam 7. Jacks Own Company OF
burlesquers. and It's advent Will recall
10 many the burlesque show given by
the late Mr. Jack. who won a big repu-
tation In this field OF the show Ousi
ness. The vaudeville features and spe-
cial acts included I'm the company's pro-
gram VIII probably do as much az any
thing to keep up the Jack reputation.
First in Importance will be the Cleo
patra snake dance. presented by Prin-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-03-12
sAH1arbarfan.


%. d. Mann, the Canadian railroad
builder, had q sensati onal career, be
ginning as an axman In the Canadian
lumber woods NJ ISL MAJ s!.$s.s
~ Early In life Mann visited Europe on
a business mission and at 9 dinner one
night became involved in quarrel
with d Russian nobleman. Next day
he received a call from one Of the no
bleman's friends. bearing nm invita-
ton to duel. 1T he doesn't like what
said to him, Let him come up. and
tell me So" said Mann. He can coni,,
a-running, too, and carry any size gun
he likes.' /. s s3s5 4 Il, s HI u. n
\ The friend explained that would new
er do. Nothing but the regular thing
on the field OF honor would do. n sy
II ooh, all rightr' said Mann. Eve
been lighting duels all my life. But
I'll have to insist on using my ma
tional weapon-a sixteen pound double
bitted AK sss. s u
The friend went away holding up his
hands at the barbarian. That night
the nobleman net Mann. He was
about the size OF q grasshopper. Mann
is something over six feet high and
four wide, with no tat. Il tight You,
m'soo," said the nobleman. with the
weapon Of any civili1e nation, but !
be hanged II I commit suicide" s..