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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
SAYS He REFUSED
100000 BRIDE
New York Police Commissioner
Spurned the Offer.

New York. March PA dishonest
man holding the position OF police
commissioner in New York city might
easily become q millionaire in few
months. so great are the opportunities
for Illicit gains. according to state.
ment by Commissioner Bingham.
During Mr.. Bingham's first year in
the office. he said. single bride OF
100000 year was offered him II he
would protect certain criminal inter.
ests. Compliance with the conditions
of the offer" he added. would have
been entirety of negative matter
all they wanted was to be let alone"
II was rumored later that District
Attorney Jerome would investigate the
charges made by Mr.. Bingham.
Commissioner Bingham was worked
up over the refusal of the city alder.
men TO vote him an appropriation OF
$1,000 for q secret service to investi.
gate Black Hand crimes and other
matters.
This job of police commissioner. "
he said. for example. would be regu.
lar gold mine to a dishonest official.
II 1t were put up at auction to the
highest bidder, a man could well af-
ford to pay s1.OO0.OO0 for years op.
portunity to accept what the criminal
classes would be only tee glad IN offer
him."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
Gen. w. u. Parsons.

Gen. W. II. Parsons Is ex-State Sena-
tor and cxSpecial Judge of the Supreme
Court of Texas, also Brigadicr General
In Confederate Army. In recent letter
from 92j ii ST., n. W., Washington, d.
c., this prominent gentleman says:
Upon the recommendation of per-
sonal friends and many strong testi-
monials as TO the efficacy OF Peruna in
the treatment of the numerous symp-
toms of the Ia grippe with which have
been afflicted for four months past,
have been induced to undergo q treat
ment with this justly celebrated for
mula. feel decided change for the
better after using ii only one week. 1t
is especially good in foning up the sfonI-
ach and has had decided effect upon
my appetite. therefore feel much en-
couraged that am on the road to COM
plete restoration.
"My numerous friends in Texas, where
! have had the honor TO command q
brigade OF her Veteran Cavalry in four
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
TAFT WRECKS CHAIR
Official Seat coIIapses Beneath Presi
dents Great Weight.

Washington. March 25.-The presi.
Dental chair broke down. Under the
weight of President Taft's 300 pounds.
more or less, the big oaken swivel
chair behind his mahogany-topped
desk in the executive Office gave way
and the president extricated himself
from the wreckage just In time to save
himself from bad tumble.
He was not hurt nor gravely shock
ed, for II the truth be told. Mr.. Taft
is not unaccustomed to such accidents.
Chairs in general are not built in con-
temptation of carrying so much weight
and he has at sundry times had sad
experience with them.
Mr. Taft took the accident good ma.
turedly and sent for substitute chair.
which was moved In from the cabinet
room. The substitute is not so big or
comfortable as the one built especially
for the president. but It will serve the
purpose.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27

years. war, may accept this voluntary
/ testimonial to the merits of Peruna as a
sense of obligation on my part for its
wonderful efficacy"
Col. Vim. Bailey.
William Bailey, IS St., N. E., Wash
ington, d. c., Past Col. Enc. No. go,
Union Veteran Legion, and prominently
identified with many of the great labor
protective associations in Chicago and
New York, and Secretary Of one of the
largest associations in the former city,
had for nearly thirty years been afflicted
with kidney troubles.
Within short period he has been per.
suaded to try Peruna, and his present
healthy condition is attributed to his
judicious use of that great remedy
Washington climate is VIGOROUSLY bad
FOR kidney and liver troubles, yet by Q
judicious use of the remedy he is now
quite cured and in excellent physical
condition.
This brief statement of facts, without
exaggeration orhyperbole, appears to tel
the whole story, which the Peruns Com
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
MOTHER BROWNS TWO
CHILDREN AND SELF
Filings Them Into River and
Leaps In Herself.

Simsbury. Conn, March 25. - The
bodies OF Mrs. Amos Miller and her
two children were found In the Farm
ington river. The children had been
tied together before being drowned
and note left by Mrs. Miller indicated
that she bound them. flung them into
the river and leaped In after them
while mentally unbalanced.
The woman left word to her hus
band OF her intent to do away with
herself. although It was not known
that she was Ill. Mr.. Miller sought
the assistance of his neighbors. and
the three bodies were found at wea
togue. some distance from the Miller
home.
Mrs. Miller was a native of France
The boy was three years old and the
girl five years old.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27

In the gringo days. the days OF old.
the days % gold. the days Of 40.
amusements and recreation In Califor.
MIA could only he found In the mining
towns when strolllng singer made
an appearance In some saloon. the ad-
mission fee paid by frequent visits to
the bar. The words were set to we.;
known ballad tunes, and II the singer
'"caught on" he or she was rewarded
by small nuggets thrown on the i'm
provised tat'c stage. AS the old record
says, they we're "sung with great ap-
plause," to which was added the land
lords warning call, Come. come.
gents. don't let the barkeeper go to
sleep."-"Out West"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27


pany is authorized to use, II II so chooses,
believing, as do, that by SO doing 1t will
be for the general goodwin. Bailey.
Col. C. L. Pattcn.
Col. G. l.. Patten, 500 Il St., N. W.,
Washington, d. G., Lieutenant in the
Old Guard, an exclusive organization
composed of soldiers of distinction who
fought in the civil war, and a Thirty
second degree Mason, writes as follows |:
"I have used Peruna, and desire TO
recommend your remedy as an invigor-
ating spring tonic; also one of the best
remedies that ! ever tried for coughs,
colds and catarrhal complaints"
Hon. r. S. Ryan.
Hon. RS. Ryan now residing in Nome,
Alaska, was formerly q member OF the
English House of Parliament, and Sec
rotary to the late Irish patriot, Charles
Stewart Parnell. His Washington ad.
dress is New willard Hotel, Washing
ton, d. G. He writes: al have used Pc
runa and can recommend your remedy
as a very effective cure for colds and
catarrhal complaints"
Hon. Thomas Gale.
Hon. Thomas Gale, elected to Congress
from Alaska, is well known on the Pa
cific slope, where he has resided. His
Washington address is 1872 9th St., N.
W., Washington, d. @. He writes: az
can cheerfully recommend Peruna rs .
very efficient remedy for coughs and
colds"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
He swuna Her No Mors.

II was at n suburban dance, and the
room was crowded. so much so that Il
was difficult TO get round In the waltz
without bunking into other couples
every few moments. A young man
grew tired o. 1t at last and thought he
would suggest sitting out the rest Of
the dance; 60. hurting out the first
words that came into his head. he said
to his partner:
II say. there isn't room TO swing u
cat round here. Let's sit II out!'-
London Answers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
MINERS REAFFIRM
THEIR DEMANDS
They Vote to Continue at Work
After April l.
APPEAL TO TAFT FOR AID

Convention Adopted Resolution to
Ask the President to Appoint Com.
mission to Arbitrate Differences.
Executive Boards instructed to Me-
gotiate an Agreement Upon Such
Basis as They Believe Conditions to
Warrant.
Scranton, Pa. March ga reso-
,etion to ask President Taft to ap.
point commission to arbitrate their
differences with the operators was
adopted by the miners convention and
referred to the. executive boards TO
put II into effect at their discretion.
A resolution was adopted to OBJ.
serve April l as a holiday In COM
memoration of the anniversary OF the
adoption of the eight hour day In the
soft coal regions.
Reafiirming the demands already
presented to the operators. the anthra-
cite miners voted to remain at work
after April until the district execu.
tive boards Of the hard coal fields Of
Pennsylvania continue their efforts to
get an agreement satisfactory to the
men. The miners were instructed by
the convention to continue at work
until such time as they are otherwise
notified by the official representatives
of the three anthracite districts. and
the executive boards were instructed
to negotiate an agreement upon such
basis as the boards in their judgment
believe the conditions warrant.
The report Of the committee to de-
fine the policy of the mine workers
was read by Secretary George Hart
lein. of Shamokin. and adopted. The
report Is as follows
I'VE. your committee. appointed to
formulate a proposition to govern the
anthracite mining districts between
now and April l and after that date.
have carefully considered every pos
sible phase of the situation.
I'VE submit to you and for your
careful consideration the following:
I'VE hereby reaffirm the demands
formulated and agreed to at the spe-
cial convention of districts one. seven
and nine. United Mine Workers OF
America, held in the city of Scranton,
Oct. ~. 1908. We hereby confer upon
the members of the executive boards
of districts one. seven and nine. of
the United Mine Workers of America.
full authority to meet the operators Of
the anthracite coal region and to nego-
tiate with the anthracite operators an
agreement upon such basis and for
such a period of time as they. the
members OF the executive board. IN
their Judgment believe Industrial and
other conditions surrounding the an
thracite mine workers may warrant
I'VE hereby authorize and instruct
the United Mine Workers. and so far
as our authority goes. the mine work
ers of the anthracite coal region, to
remain now and continue at work on
and after April /. 1909. under the
terms of the agreement of 1906, and
until such time as they are otherwise
notified by the Official representatives
Of districts one. seven and nine. OF .Ie
United Mine Workers of America"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27

New Brunswick. N. j.. March 25.-
While employees OF the international
Smokeless Powder company. at Parlin
were experimenting with some new
machinery for use in the manufacture
OF gun cotton. an explosion occurred
killing Charles Astermeyer. a fireman
and seriously injuring Frank Fuller. a
superintendent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
What Borough" Signifies.

The word "burgh" IN Saxon stood
for Castle hence towns anciently
erected In the vicinity Of castles for
their protection had this name con-
fcrrcd upon them. and the soldiers who
garrisoned these were called burghers.
so the inhabitants of these towns re-
celved the same name. These also
being formed into community. the
constitution formed for their regular
government was denominated the Dor
ough laws.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
REPUTED WITCHES TO DIE
Three Havana Women Killed Baby to
Get the Blood and Heart.

Havana. March 25.-Three reputed
witches have been convicted Of muir
dering a white baby in order to pro-
cure the blood and heart. wherewith
to heal the sick. The women have
been sentenced to death. and four 9th
ers. convicted as accomplices. have
been sentenced to from fourteen to
twenty years Imprisonment
This is the second case OF the kind.
three women having been executed in
1904 for the same crime.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
Tries to starve to Death In a Cave.

Hazleton. Pa. March 25.-Despon
dent because he was obliged to discon
tinue work in the Stockton breaker on
account of failing eyesight. Vito Per
chane. eighty.three years old. went In
to a mine cave to die. He was found
by a little girl. The old man feared
that he would be charge on stran
gers. having no relatives. and he
sought starvation. He will be placed
In an institution.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
BAN ON CATTLE LIFTED
British Order Against Maryland and
Delaware Revoked.

London. March 25.-The board OF
agriculture has revoked its order is.
sued last November against Maryland
and Delaware. prohibiting the impor.
tation of cattle from those states. The
ban. however. against hay and straw
has not been revoked. and the prohibi.
tons involving other states still re-
main In force.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
FAMILY POISONED; TWO DIE
Children Of Deals island Merchant
Killed by Ptotfhinaa.

Killed by Ptonsaines.
Deals Island, Nd. March 25.-Two
children OF Hosea Webster. promi-
nent merchant OF this town, are dead
as result of ptomaine poisoning. and
other members of the family are now
in critical condition. Mr.. and Mrs.
Webster and two daughters. Dorothy
and Esther. may die.
The dead are Thomas. aged three
years. and Zella. six years old. who
are the young children of Mr.. Web.
ster.
II is not definitely known how the
people were poisoned. though all evi.
dence points to a can of ham. The
family Toasted on baked shad and
canned ham for breakfast. and about
three hours later they were taken VIC
lently ILL.,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
The Somethina.

Young Man (nervously) - There's
something about = er your daughter
l. Crusty Pa-Yes, there Is. had
noticed 1t myself. 1t comes every night
about s o'clock and doesn't get away
until about IL. One Of these nights
I'm going to kick 1t into the street and
see what 1t is made of.-Boston Cou-
rier
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
Government Jobs Go Begging.

Washington. March 20. - Several
Jobs. paying from $500 to $1,000. In
the bureau OF plant industry. have gone
begging. Psychologist In poisonous
plant Investigations" is the principal
position. Women are barred from the
examinations, which will be held on
April 2S.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
The Mxstified Father.

"Your son." said the schoolteacher,
"is very backward in his studies"
THAT'S funny" unused the father.
"At home. in conversation with me, he
seems to know It all."-Philadelphia
North American.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
smalIpox IN New Jersey.

Trenton. N. j.. March 25.-The state
board of health has information to the
effect that there are throughout the
state twenty-five cases of smallpox.
the origin OF which is traceable to n
small theatrical company. Fifteen OF
these cases are located at Perth
Amboy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
Poultry
Raisers

For the last eighteen years have been
using POweiPs Improved Chicken
Cholera Powder and the demand for
this reliever is greater than ever before.
1t is a thoroughly practical compound
that will be found to be preventive
and cure for Chicken Cholera and kin
dred diseases affecting all kinds of fowl.
5Oc., Csc. and 15c. per package.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
valueless.

Fluffy Young Thing-Id like to pre-
pay the express on this package. Ex-
press Company's Agent-What's the
value? Fluffy Young Thing Nothing.
sir. It's bundle of letters. I'm send
ing them back to him.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27

kaiser's Second Son to Visit America
New York. March 25.-That Prince
Eitel Frederic. second son Of the Ger.
man emperor. is to visit America the
coming summer and is to be enter
tanned at the Newport villa OF Cor
nelius Vanderbilt, became known here
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27

Whoever pays you more court than
he is accustomed to pay either intends
to deceive you or finds you necessary
To him.-Courtenay
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27

LIST or PROMINENT AMERICANS.
Gen. w Parsons Confederate Army ex-Stae Senator Texas
Col Bailey Of Washington D. c. Labor Organizations and u L.
Col Pan of Washington, G, Military and Masonic Orders
Hon Ryan, Alaska Member English House Parliament
Congressman Gale of Alaska well known Pacific Slope
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27

pany is authorized TO use, If 1t SO chooses
believing, as do, that by SO doing 1t will
be for the general goodwin. Bailey.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27

Making Enhances and the production of
zoe package.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-11
strike-breakors Invade Sweden

London, Aug. 11.-Despite the warn
ing of the British boards of trade, sew
eral shlp-losds more of English strike
breakers left Hull today for Sweden.
The slrike.breakers we're warned that
they would incur heavy personal risks in
going to- seden and would fad the
doors Of organized labor forever closed to
them on their return to England, but
the warning is apparently dissusdlpg
none.
Swedish agents are busy with the masses
of English unemployed and are finding
Thousands who are so anxious to work
that they will willingly accept any risk.
Messages from Stockholm today de-
clare that while the situation there and
in other Swedish cities Is improved, the
rural districts are Psusing the greatest
apprehension. Hundreds Of iarm-haDds
have responded to the appeal OF the
strike-leaders, and farmers we're never
before so short Of harveslers.
Conditions In Stockholm itself are de-
clsred tn be nearly normal.
The Gotbenburg correspondent OF the
Pail Mall G zstte today declares that the
strike 10 Sweden is a complete failure.
He says wOrkmen in all trades are rap
idly returning to work and that the
newspapers are again being published,
though in reduced size.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-11
Adroit Reply Of Greece.

ConsiaDtinople, Aug. ia special
meeting of the cabinet today began the
consideration OF Greece's reply to Turk
ey's note concerning the status of Crete.
The reply ia declared to be so adroitly
drawn, denying sny intention OF usurp'
ing TURKEYS SUI 'rainty over Crete aud
leaving the disposition Of the Island 10
the powers, that there ~ little chance OF
Turkey filing an OH ctiOu to 1t for fear
of an adverse answer by the powers.
Greece's sincerity in the reply was
questioned by several of the cabinet
officers, though Foreign Minister Rlfast
Pssba, took a leading part In counsel
ing against continuation of the sgits-
ton.
Paris, Aug. 1l.-Loufti Bay, the
Turkish consul general to Paris, declared
today that Turkey had made her last
concession to Greece 10 the matter Of
Crete's status. "The public opinion to
Turkey is undoubtedly in favor Of firm
stand regarding Crete" declared Loufti,
"and the government must act in &C
cor1snce Bith this opinion or 1t will fall
within few hours.
1.-THE Turks will resort to arms Il nee
essary to retain their suz3raiDty over
Crete. They are daily becoming more
belligerent aud cannot be held in check
If either Greece or the powers acts adj
versely regarding Crete. The boycott
on Greek goods lie now slmoet complete
in Turkey"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-11
Virginia News.

The annual conventlau OF the Sheriffs'
and Sergesnts' Association Of Virginia
began yesterday in Norfolk.
Fletchers Chapel, the handsome new
Methodist church In King George county
will be dedicated next Sunday.
A number of citizens held meeting
in Fredericksburg yesterday 10 look in
to the question of establishing cream
cry in that city.
Charles 4. Smith of Mlddleburg, Lou.
doun county, died Sunday after q llDger.
ing illness In the seventy'foulth year oil
bis age. He leaves wife.
Ed. Grain, a professional jockey,
while schooling a horse over the steeple-
chsse at Front Royal yesterday was
thrown and had his arm broken and
shoulder and face badly lscsrated.
At a meeting Monday night OF the
executive committee of the A1ti-'aloon
League of Roanoke 1t was voted TO ask
for local option election for Roanoke,
aud petitions soliciting signatures of the
freeholers will at once be circulated.
Marriage licenses were issued 10
Washington yesterday to James NJ.
Howard, of Bancroft, and Laura V.
Rice. of Glen CarliD, aud to j. Kirk
bride Tavenuer, and Mary E. MilbOurn,
both of Phlomont.
Mr.. Robert Neville of Uppervillp,
owner of Pelham farm, has sold TO A
Henry Higginsop, of Boston, the 5-year-
old bay gelding, Sr Wooster, by i'm
ported Arlington, out OF Lsdy Wooster.
The purchase price was 81, 500.
The board Of directors Of the Bristol
Young Mems Christian Association
which recently completed 8 hundred
thousand dollar home, last night de-
mspded the resignation Of President
Henry Roberts because he voted the wet
ticket in the recent local option election
10 Bristol.
Suffering from several broken ribs and
iuternsl hemorrhages, Robert Hay
maker, q weI-knOwn business man OF
Winchester, lies 10 critical condition,
With bat o fighting chance to recover.
he wss pinned under great mass Of
ink Yesterday afternoon when the sec
ond floor OF a large warehouse collapsed
while he vas inspecting rags. Buried
In the ruins, he VAS extrieated with
great difficulty in an unconscious con-
dition, on Monday be attended the fu-
eral of his partner, George W. Grim,
and remarked that he did not expect to
live long.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-11

THE rapid increase In the expenses o.
Government officials is attracting general
attention. The Utica, New York, ID
server ssys In reference to these lavish
expenditures:
Abraham Liucoln's yearly salsry wss
$25 900. William Il. Taft wants this
amount for travelling expenses alone
Theodore Roosevelt made greater PROBES
s;ons of devotion to the people than any
preceding president and squeezed more
out OF them for his personal use Is the
Roosevelt policy to be pursued diligently
At the White House In this respect? ls
the swing from republican to autocrs'ic
political methods, from the modest pub
lie servant 10 the luxurious royal family
notions. to be made permanent? Ii 80
no wonder the president insists upon
new and odious taxes in order to raise
revenue so SIS tc spend money lsvlsniy
iu luxury. The present tendencies give
auy party great opportunity which
would tske 10 seriously the economic
doctrines of Jefferson, Webster and Ill
den and apply them vigorously to gov
erpmenial administration and expendl,
ture. While We are not quite persuaded
thst Mr.. TAFT intends to continue koose'
welt ex,ravsgsnces, there is room Tor I'M
movement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-11
Averse 70 Socialism.

Pitlsburg, Aug. 11.-Delegsies to the
American Federation OF Catholic societies
and Catholics In general are reused to 3
high pitch of enthusiasm and excitement,
following the address on socialism OF
professor J. O. Monaghan, 10 which be
declared that II 1t we've Necessary Cardinal
Gibbons and every priest In the country
would melt the sacred vessels Of the altar
to provide fund for the defense OF the
United States. "My objection TO social
isn," said Professor Monaghan, sis that
the policy is disloysl to this country.
We will not stand for revolution, but we
wan! evolution under the Law. Men who
have achieved success did not waste their
time with lamentations, like some of our
socialists of today. 1.-THE sOcIslisiS would
look more for opportunity than they do
for chance to stir up discomfort, they
would be more worth WHILE"
Edward G.. Feeney, of Brooklyn,
was elected national president. New
Orleans was chosen as the convention
for 1910.