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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
Renewed Fighting In Crete.

Canea, Crete, April The insur-
gents OF the vicinity OF Kissamo. at the
western end OF the island. have writ
tice that they are projecting an attack
upon the fort at kissamo. The Turk
ish garrison there has asked for as
sistance. Two thousand insurgents
have crowded around Sitia at the cast
ern end of the island. and French
warship has landed five guns i'm antic-
ipation Of an attack upon that place.
Brisk fighting took place today out
side Of Canea. The insurgents, in con-
siderable strength advanced from four
points and attacked the Turkish out
posts. The latter maintained their po-
sitions, with the loss Of two men killed
eIeNeu wounded.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
A Wedding In High Life,

Baltimore, Md. April Miss Ida
Catharine Gary, daughter Of the post
master general, was married here this
afternoon to Mr.. Francis Edward Pc
gram. The bride is Mr.. Gary's Gfth
daughter, and his fourth to wed. the
three unmarried daughters acting as
bridesmaids. The ceremony was per
formed at Brown Memorial church by
the Rev. Maltbie II. BabCock who used
the Episcopal services. Among thost.
present We're: The vice president and
Mrs. Hobart, Secretary OF State Sher-
man, the secretary Of the treasury and
Mrs. Gage, the secretary Of war and
Mrs. and Miss Aigier, Secretary az
Agriculture Wilson, Attorney General
McKenna and Governor Lloyd Lowndcs
and Mrs. Lowndcs. The wedding pres
ents are handsome and numerous.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
To Congress Urging an Appropriation for
the Relief of the People of the Flooded
Districts in the West.

Washington, April THE president
today sent a message to the senate and
house of representatives, detailing the
deplOrable condition of the flood devas-
tated section of the country and says:
Under such circumstances the citi-
zens of these states look for the CO.
operation and support of the national
government in relieving the pressing
cases of destitutiOn for food, clothing
and shelter, which are beyond the
reach Of local efforts. The authorities
who have communicated with the exc
cutive recognize that their first and
most energetic duty is to provide, as far
as possible, the means of caring for
their own citizens, but nearly all of
them agree in the opinion that after
their resources have been exhausted q
sum aggregating at least $150,000 and
possibly 100000 will be required for
Immediate use.
'.Precedents are not wanting that in
such emergencies as this congress has
taken prompt, generous and intelligent
action, involving the expenditure of
considerable sums of money with salts
factory results. In 1874, s59O,000 was
appropriated and in 1882, s35OOOO was
also appropriated for relief in the same
ulTeCtlOn, DeSlQeS large sums IN Otner
years.
The citizens relief committee Of
Memphis, which has taken prompt ac-
ton, has already cared for from 5000 to
1000 refugees from the flooded districts
and they are still arriving in that city
in large numbers daily. Supplies and
provisions have been sent to the vari-
Gus points in Arkansas and Mississippi
| by this committee, but the utmost that
| can be done by these efforts is to partly
relief the most acute cases Of suffering.
No action has yet been taken for the
great majority Of the inhabitants living
| in the Interior whose condition has al
ready been described. Under these
conditions and having exerted them
| selves to the fullest extent, the local
authorities have reluctantly confessed
I their inability to further cope with this
! distressing situation unaided by relief
| from the government. 1t has therefore
| seemed to me that the representatives
| of the people should be promptly in
, formed of the nature and extent of the
, suffering and the needs of these
| stricken people, and I have communi-
| Gated these facts in the hope and belief
! that the Legislative branch of the gov
ernment will promptly re-enforce the
| work of the local authorities in the
| states named''
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
Especial to The Messenger.

Especial to The Messenger)
Raleigh, n. c., April 1.-BefOre Asso-
ciate Justice F'urches today there was
argument in an important case. Ihe
legislature in it's recent act regarding
elections required registrars and judges
Of elections in all places which have no
charter, to be appointed forty days be
fore election. The time had passed at
Louisburg, and appointments had not
been made. A motion was made for an
order by the judge to compel the cleo
ton board, which under the new law
is composed of the clerk of court, the
register Of deeds and the chairman of
the county commissioners, to make the
appointments, Judge Furches this
evening granted the order asked for
and directed the appointment Of reg
istrars and judges and the holding Of
the election.
A lamp on the hose reel exploded in
the house Of the Victor Fire Company
(coored) here tonight and ignited the
bedding of the horses, burned to death
some hose. The loss approximatCs
81, 900. The horses were two Of the best
in the city.
Governor Russell pardons Joseph j.
Williams convicted of manslaughter at
the January term, 1885, of Wake su-
periOr court and sentenced to fifteen
years in the penitentiary. He gives as
his reasons: There appear many miti-
eating circumstances connected with
this case. The prisoner has already serv
ed twelve years, and by reason of good
behavior will be entitled to be discharged
next November. BY request of Mayor
Russ, Of Raleigh; Hon. II. G.. Fuller
and other leading men, and because of
these facts, pardon is granted"
In the matter Of the pardon of Henry
Harris, convicted of secret assault the
governor makes the following endorse
ment: 1T appears that this man is
a quiet, peaceful citizen and that this
conviction grew out of political excite
ment, and a pardon is strongly recon-
mended by William P. Bynum, Jr,
prosecuting solicitor for the state. The
pardon is granted upon condition that
the defendant pays all costs of the in
dictment, trial, conviction and appeal"
The secretary of state announces that
the 10th supreme court reports will be
ready for issue in two weeks.
Revenue officers today captured near
Cary, this county, an illicit distillery.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
WESTERN RAILROADS
Trying to Organize Passenger AssOcia.
tion That Will Stand the Courts Fear of
War in Freight Rates.

Chicago, April THE general pas
senger agents Of the western roads did
not adopt an agreement for the West
ern Passenger Association today. The
committee that has the agreement
under consideration for the last ten
days presented it's report, and, contrary
to the general expectation, it was not
as acceptable as it was expected that
it would be. 1t was found that the pro-
posed agreement did not cover as much
ground as the majority Of the lines de-
sired, and it was thought that an agree
ment would be framed that would in
clude some things which the committee
had not commended and which yet
would be entirely within the scope of
the decision of the supreme court. In
order to prevent any series of refer
ences back and forth between the at
tOrneys Of the roads and the general
passenger agents, it was decided that a
committee Of the passenger men should
go over the agreement in company with
the attorneys, and that they should en-
deavOr to get as much of the old agree
ment into the new agreement as is pos
sible, and at the same time keep within
the scope Of the courts decision. The
co1IlDlHcu Oh passenger
agents and attorneys will report to the
general meeting next Tuesday.
Freight traffic officials of the west
ern roads and those engaged in trans
continental business as well, are feeling
none too confident over the prospect of
keeping up rates. AS soon as any road
endeavors to work any sharp games
upon it's competitors, it will be dragged
without ceremony before the inter-
state commerce commission, if there
is anything in it's conduct that will
make such proceedings possible, but
just now this is not having the effect
that it was thought it would exercise.
Several of the roads are becoming res
tive over the large amount of business
that is going away from them and to
the standard lines, and they have inti-
mated very plainly that they will not
endure the conditions much longer, and
if some measure is not taken for their
relief they will go after the business as
best they know how. If this pro-
gramme is once begun there is no tell
ing where the disqualification will stop,
as none of the roads are making so
much on their freight traffic at the
present time that they can afford to let
any of it get away.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
No Quorum Present

Frankfort, KY, April when the
joint Legislative session was called to
order by President Worthington today
the gold and the silver democrats and
boiling republicans failed to answer to
their names, thus breaking a quorum.
The roll call showed siXty-one presents,
but ballot was ordered. The re publ
cans as usual, voted for Hunter, who
received sixty votes. No other votes
were cast, and President WOrthington
announced no quorum and no election.
On motion Of Senator Clarke, one of
the boiling republicans, the assembly
adjourned, after being in session Just
seven minutes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
Meeting of American Railway Association

Richmond, Va, April The seufl-
annual convention OF the American
Railway Association was called 10 or
der this morning by President T. L ID
Myers, Of Richmond. Eight railroad
systems We're represented 10y twenty
hNe delegates. May 10th was chosen ts
the date for spring schedule changes
The report on safety appliances pro
Noked much discussion. The confer
enct committee reported some changes
in the rules governing employees Major
T.. I. II. Myers. president Of the Kich-
mond. Fredericksburg ana /. tou4lr
railroad. was reelected president. g.
Is. Thomas. president Of th., Erie rail-
road vice president: &. w. Bradley.
general superintendent Of the West
Shore railroad second vice president
The association decided to hold its
next meeting in New York
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
General Sanguilly ySurrenders Himself.

Jacksonville, Fla. April 7.-General
Julio Sanguilly and Colonel Lachuga
hearing that warrants had been issued
for their apprehension on the charges OF
aiding and abetting Cuban expedition,
surrendered themselves this afternoon
TO the United States officials. They
We're taken before United States Com
missioner Egan and their hearing was
continued until Saturday morning. The
information was furnished by Senor Po-
tous, Spanish vice consul for Jackson
vile, and the affidavit states no time or
place at which the alleged offence was
committed. He is said TO have sworn
to the information at the direction Of
Minister deLome of Washington. The
prisoners were remanded to the care OF
]. NJ. Barrs who became surety for
their appearance on Saturday
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
Weyler Inspects PeurtO Principe Trocha.


Havana, April 7.-Captain General
Weyler arrived at Jucaro, province of
Puerto Principe, at 8 o'clock yester-
day morning on board the Spanish
gunboat Satellite. From that vessel he
was landed in boat at the Diego VAL
asquez wharf at o'clock a. m. and
visited and inspected several of the
forts along the military line. He eX-
pressed himself as being highly salts
fed with the Notifications. AT about Z
o'clock the captain generals train
passed the military camps of Domin-
guez and COlOni and at o'clock he
arrived at Ciego de Avila, about the
middle Of the military line. After in
specting the forts he visited the mill
4ary hospital of Ciego de Avila and in
the name of the king promoted Lieu
tenant Alfonz Sanchez. one of the
wounded. to the rank of captain. For
all the wounded. the captain general
had a few words of sympathy and con-
ISOLATION.
General Weyler left Ciego de Avila
at 9 O'Clock and about noon arrived at
Moron. the town at the northern eN-
tremity of the military line across the
province of Puerto Principe. At Moron
he inspected the forts, factories, etc,
and again expressed himself as being
satisfied with the work done all along
the military line which, by the way,
was directed by the captain general
personally from his headquarters at
Havana. assisted by the chief Of she
engineers, General G2go.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
WILMINGTON, n. C. FRIDAY. April. 9 1891

corrupt intent and that others got the
benefit Of such misa ppiicatiGns. and
the prisoner has already served one
year and a half in the states prison.
and il further appears that the pre-
vailing public sentiment Of Baden IS
in favor Of his pardon. which is asked
for in writing by large numbers of good
men in the county,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
General Rivera No, to he E,.cut.d

Washington, April 7.-Secretary Sher-
man stated tonight that he had as
surances that General Rivera, the in
surgent leader, would not be executed
but would be treated az a prisoner or
war. General Rivera wa3 capture6
after being wounded in a recent battle
and IL was feared for a time that hs-
would be executed by the Spanish au-
thorities for his participation in the
rebellion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09

Havana, April Consul Geperas
Lees attention having been called by
a representative of the Associated
Press 10 a published statement that fr<
had been treated with inciviity whe.n
visiting the captain generals palace
said that this was an error az with
out exception he had been received
there whenever he had called with All
courtesy. General Lee particularly de-
sires to have any Misrepresentation Oh
this point removed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09

Savannah Ga, April The inter
state commerce commission today be
gan an investigation OF the charges OF
alleged determinations on fertilizer
rates in favor Of Charleston. The
roads against which the charge WAS
made are the Charleston and Savan-
nah, Plant systeA. Clyde Line of
steamships, Louisville and Nashville.
and the Atlantic Short Line Fertiii-
Zers, ii is claimed, have been shipped
through Savannah from Charleston to
Georgia points at lower rates than
could be secured from Savannah
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
Ex-Governor Mckinney Critical CondI-
ton.

Farmville, Va, April 7.-Ex Govern
or +. w. Mckinney continues to grow
weaker although several times today
he seemed to rally. His condition is
critical. For two or three davs pasa
he has been almost continually deli
rious, not recognizing those about his
bed side. While the governors passing
away at any moment would not be u
surprise to his physicians, yet they as
sert that all hope Of his ultimate re-
covery is not gone.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
General Lee Detained in Cuba

Richmond, Va, April 7.-Consul Cen
eral FitZhugh Lee has written G. friend
here that he will be unable TO leave
Cuba April 18th. as he expected and
that he will be delayed in Havana until
the latter part of May or early in June.
General Lee was forced to decline an
invitation to deliver an address on Gu
ba before the United Confederate Me-
mortal Society on April 18th
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
Truth in a Nutshell.

Impure blood is the natural result of
close confinement in house, school room
or shop.
Blood is purified by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and all the disagreed BILE results
of impure blood disappear with the use
of this medicine.
If you wish to feel well, keep your
blood pure with Hoods Sarsaparilla
HOODS Pills are the best after dinner
pill; assist digestion, cure headache. %
cents.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
The Dauntless to he Allowed to Leave Pc 70

jacksonville Fla, April THE
steamer Dauntless was taken into the.
custody OF the United States court to
day on motion OF the attorney for the
owner Of the boat. The bond was or
dered Cancelled and a deputy marsh hal
was placed in charge. The steamer VIII
now be permitted 10 leave port. though
permission was refused by the treasury
department. ...4L.z-a alA
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
Democratic Senatorial Caucus

Washington, April THE democratic
senators held a caucus after the ad-
1ournment of the senate today 10 con-
slider the question Of committee vacan~
cies, but decided TO postpone action un-
til next Monday
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
A Fire in Gambia.

Canea, April IA fire has broken out
at Gambia, near the cathreGral. and a
nut1b Der of houses are now sl1 names
The British and Italian troops are de-
molishing the adjacent buildings m or
der te check the spread of the conf ag-
ration
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
QUEEN OF OUR NAVY.
The BATTLESHIP IOWA WINS
THE TITLE ON HER TRIAL.

She Returns From Her TRIP with Broom
at Her Masthead d-1he Massachusetts
and the Indiana Surpassed-she Makes
an Average Speed of Seventeen Knots
an Hour and " ins 100000 Bonns for
Her Builders-Her Maneuvering.supe,b D
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY
BY JUSTICE CLARK AS TO EARLY
HISTORY OF AMERICA.

A Spanish Settlement Ante.Dating the
Heretofore Supposed Earliest One on the
COntinent-DifficuItie of Local Taxation
for Public Schools-More Convicts Par.
doned Department of Justice Inimical
to Judge Dicn-Adjutant Genera Cowles
to be Minister to Greece.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-09
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
A DEFECT IN THE LAW CURED
HY AN ORDER OF COURT.

Justice Punches Grants an Order for Hold.
ing the Election at Louisburg-Two Hose
Reel Horses Burned to Death-Governor
RusselI's Reasons for Granting Two
More Pardons-Eext Volume of Supreme
Court Repurts-Blockad Still Captured.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-23

Several pleasant hours were spent at the
home Of Miss Mora Gale, on West Coal street,
last evening, the occasion being surprise
party. Among those in attendance were
Misses Margretta and Sadie Harris, Mora
Gale, Minnie Beck, of Ashland ; Ida Jones,
Annie Howels, May Lewis and Berth Evans,
of Girardyille; Jennie Thomas and Lizzie
Morgan of Mahanoy City and Messrs. John
Gale and William Reese, of town William
Howells Arthur Jones and Frank Thomas,
of Girardville John Hughes and Harry
Davis, of Mahanoy City Albert Hessler and
Joseph Zimmerman, of Ashland and
Thomas Bowling, of Gilberton. There was
vocal and instrumental music and refresh
ments were served. Mr. Howells gave a
violin solo and Miss Harris a piano solo.
Miss Mora Gale played march upon the
parting of the guests.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-23
THE HOTEL Y
DICKERIN GS
Nothing Definite Decided Upon
the Ferguson House.
A CHANGE APPEARS CERT
Thomas Scott, of Mt. Carmel, anal
Hutohison, Of sunbury. Among
Bidders--The Latter wants tC
Buy the Property as Well
as the Business.

For several days rumors have been u
to the effect that the managemen o
Ferguson House would soon change hi
The reports were not without fouA I'D
and it is a certain that the hotel will eh
hands, but not until after the first o
New Year, and probably not for e
weeks later
That the present proprietor Of the b
Harry Weidensaul, viii retire is atte, ter
the gentleman himself, but when, on u
what conditions the change will be maV de
not be stated
The fact is there are three lines foi
place. Thomas Scott, of Mt. O el,
here several days ago and it was ou'
that he would become a purch OF
hotel good will, ETC., for $4,000. epo
this effect was published in the Nh Cal
newspapers. but Mr.. Wedensaul said it
premature.
Thomas M, Hutchison, of Sunbuln ~,
had the hotel before Mr. Weidensa .ul
charge, has also been casting his lines for
place, but only on condition that h e ct
buy the property as well as the busin{ ess
spent several days here and returned o
barry last night.
To-day Mr. Scott was again in tow I'm
was in consultation with Messrs. Weld Hem
and P. J. Ferguson, who owns tn u h
building, but late this afternoon it
stated that no arrangement had beenR ms
1t was reported that there was only 500
the difference between what Mr.. Hut chi
offered and the amount Mr.. Ferguson wa
for the property, but the latter deni
to-day. 1t was learned from another SOU
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-23
SINGERLY'S BANK FAILS.
The Chestnut street National Closed It's
Doors To-day.

The Chestnut Street National Closed It's
Doors To-day.
Special TO EVENING HERALD.
Philadelphia, Dec %. p. m.-The
Chestnut street National Bank closed its
doors to-day
Ii is stated in some financial circles that
the bank has been weak for long time. In
1890 and 1891, it is alleged, the bank was
weak and had to be carried over by other
banks.
1t is believed that the bank had become
complicated with the paper mill difficulties
Of William NJ. Singer, the editor of the Phila-
delphia Record and present president of the
bank, and the banks which extended assist
ance during the former troubles refused to
do so again.
The banks capital was placed at $500, 900
and about six months ago it was credited
with surplus of S2OO,OOO
The institution was called the Singerly
bank by some and by others it was referred
to as PstLisons, because Hon. Robert E.
Pattison was its president before he became
Governor of this state.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-23
We are never undersold. Brumm.


The above pantomimic comedy wbic, has
had such wonderful success everywber, will
be seen at Kaiers, Tuesday evening DC. 2s.
The Brothers Byme are a rarely progressive
hrin OF clever arnsts, and in this sdson's
pioducuoh WIN give their many admiirs a
rare Iieat ior they have perfected a nrhber
oi nc" ana Startling tricks besides 5veal
scenic effects that are a marvel of stage craft.
An outlay OF large sum of money by these
lnlmitable pantomimists results in one Of the
most realistic stage productions befor, the
public. The last act is entirely neu and
will convince our theatre goers hat the
Brothers Byrne are head and sbouIder over
other artists on the pantommic stage. Every
thing has been perfected in detail
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-23
Fighting a Judgment.

Up to a short time ago Sidor Dutlicz and
Leon Luczki were engaged in the butcher
business in the McAllster building on West
Centre street. They agreed to a dissolution
and the business was sold to Dulticz for $500
He gave judgment note for $500 of the
amount, which was to have been paid last
Saturday, but hitch arose and Luczki put
the Sheriff on the store yesterday. Judge
Koch has granted a rule on the plaintiff to
show cause why the judgment shall not be
opened, the defendant claiming the execu-
tiOn was unlawful
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-23
Obitnarx.

After an illness of eleven days. MrA Mary
O'Connell passed peacefully away Rt her
residence on East Oak street. at eE;2s last
evening. Death was due to shock rIbceiYed
by falling down several steps on Sund by, the
18th inst. Deceased was aged about 6Hs years
and was the widow of the late chard
O'Connell. She had been resid kent of
Schuylkill county for half a century Md for
the past 27 years resided in town. Tfe fol-
lowing children survive: John, of Beufalo
Mrs. Michael Carney, of Mt CarmelI Mrs
Jehn Wells, Thomas, Richard and LizzI e, and
Miss Libbie Cavanaugh, who is an adopted
daughter High mass will be ceebraY led in
in the Annunciation church tod borrow
morning. The time of the funeral las not
been fixed, but will probably take plal on
Sunday and announcement will be maj jle TO-
morrow.