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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-12
nit for Dover Against tho Gould Estate

nit for Dover Against the Gould Estate
New York, November S.-Judge Beach
in the supreme court today denied the
motion to dismiss the suit brought by
Mrs. Angel, to establish her right of
dover in the estate Of the late Jay Gould.
The suit was ordered placed on the pre-
ferred cause calendar for the first Mon
day in December. In making his motion
for dismissal of the action, w. E. Ward,
counsel for Mrs. Angel said he was
thoroughly convinced that there was no
foundation for this action. Having COM
menced this suit voluntarily and made
the charges, he thought it was no more
than justice to the defendants that he
initiative in having the action dismissed
rather than allow it to be called on the
calendar.
Elihu Root, who represented the Gould
heirs, warmly commended Mr.. Wards
action. He thought, however, that the
complaint hould not be dismissed with
out such a record being made as to con-
cluSively and forever bar the plaintiff
from reasserting her claim. They intend
ed. he said. to take action against the
authors of this conspiracy to blacken the
reputation Of Mr.. Gould. and blackmail
his heirs. Counsel would rather nave
employ other counsel, and if she failed
to avail herself of tina opportunity then
her case should be dismissed on the
merits.
In ordering the action upon the pre-
ferred cause alenda the court directed
that personal service of the order be
made upon the plaintiff.
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To Settle all Disputes With Canada

Washington, November 8.-The au-
thorities here have advised that
the arrival tomorrow Of Sir Wilfrid
Laurier, premier Of Canada, Sir Louis
Davies, minister of marine in the Lau-
re cabinet and other officials OF the
Dominion, is to have an important
bearing, not only on the Behring sea
settlement, but on all the pending Ques-
lions whicvh have been sources OF in
ternational complication between the
United States and Canada, namely, the
passage of alien labOrers to and from
Canada, the north Atlantic fisheries
question, the presence of man. Amer
leans in the Klondike territory belong
ing to Canada and in h mining re-
gions of British Columbia, the fisheries
troubles along the great lakes, the
bonding privilege granted Canadian
railroads, h controversy over rights
in the Frazer river, British Columbia.
and in Puget sound, and also the Ques-
ton Of reciprocity arrangement be-
tween the United States n Canada
There is direct and definite information
that Sir Wilfred comes prepared to
take up all these questions and, If pos
sIble, include them in general set
Element whereby the constant friction
they have e~ngendered nay be over
come.
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jacksonville, Fla. November 8.-The
great gala week carnival began today
a~uspiciously, with clear sky and brac-
ing air. Thousands Of people from all
parts OF Florida are thronging hither in
the spirit OF a harvest festival, as a
beginning Of what will surely be one of
the most prosperous winter
ever known to the state. All OF the
business throughfares of the city are
respondent tonight with ~profusion OF
nags. bunting, e~vergreens and artisti-
caHy arranged lights. bands OF music
throngs of people. All the incom-
ing trains a r filled and by tomorrow
night h largest crowd ever known in
the history of Jacksonville will be here.
The sports tomorrow will include the
annual parade and competitive con-
tests OF the State Firemen's Associa-
ton. for which there are numerous en-
tries. and at night a big Illuminated
trades parade. The bicycle races on
Wednesday will be the most interesting
meet ever held in the south. The crack
professional riders--Bald, Cooper. Kim
BILE. Baker. johnson and ~others-reach-
ed the city today n are in fine trim.
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A HINT TO ANNExATIONIsTs
Warned Against Holding Any More Meet
ings-A Chilly Reception to Genera

0100CO
Havana, November S.-Via Key
West, Nov. S-The annexationists have
received through the columns of a
newspaper of this city a hint that it
will be we'll to abandon their meetings.
The article in question conveyed the
intimation that the club was to be pro-
ceeded against as a gambling institu-
ton under which pretext it would be
possible to cause it's members a great
deal of trouble, without going to the
length Of accusing them Of conspiracy.
The secret meetings have, therefore,
been discontinued.
General Blanco's formal reception at
the palace a week ago was a very chill
ly affair. Outside of the officials and
representatives of commercial bodies
who attended, there were only about
thirty people present.
General Blanco is said to be in poor
health, to be constantly in need of
medical attendance, and, therefore,
not likely to be able to endure the
hardships of an energetic campaign
against the insurgents. Personally,
Marshal Blanco is we'll liked by the
members of all parties, including the
conservatives, who, owing to their
wealth, generally succeed in swaying
the masses Of the people in Cuba; but
the autonomists and the conservatives
are far from being hand in glove, and
no matter which the new captain-gen-
eral favors, he is pretty sure to rave
the hostility of the other.
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The Olive Pecker Mutineers

Norfolk. Va. November S.-John Ander-
son, cook, and the others Of the crew of
the American schooner Olive Pecker,
whose captain. JOIN Whitman, and mate.
William Saunders. were killed at sea on
August 9Th last, were sent up to the
navy yard yesterday from the United
States steamship Lancaster. and were
turned over to Deputy United States
Marshal Cross. They were kept in the
Norfolk Jail all night, and carried before
United States Commissioner Ackiss, at
the custom house this morning for a pre-
liminary hearing. The case was con-
tinued for further examination. Ander-
son is charged with numbering the cap
tain and tie mate. and the others are
charged with setting fire to the vessel.
Anderson has asked Judge Hughes to ap-
point counsel for him. The others will
be represented by p. ]. Morris Of this
city. The prisoners were re-committed to
the Norfolk Jail.
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Another Long and Short Haul Decision

Washington, November 8.-The United
States supreme court today affirmed the
decision of the lower court in the case
of the interstate commission
against the Alabama Midland and the
Georgia Central Railroad Company and
others. The case arose out of charges by
citizens Of Troy. Ala, that the companies
were disregarding the long and short
haul clause Of the interstate
law. The point at issue was whether
when there was competition between rail-
road and water transportation, the roads
must first file lower rates with the inter-
state commerce commission, and it was
decided in the negative by the court.
The opinion of the court was handed
down by Justice ShiraS. The action was
begun before the Interstate
commission in 1892, upon a petition from
the board Of trade Of Troy, Ala, alleging
a discrimination by the roads against
that town in the interests of Montgomery
and other places. The roads defended
their rates as necessary to meet water
transportation, but the commission de-
cided against them, and also held that
preference in rates should not be granted
except upon authority first secured from
She commission.
The court today overruled the commits
sion on both points, holding IN the first
that competition is one of the most
obvious and effective circumstances that
make the condition under which Il long
and short haul is performed Substan-
TALLY dissimilar.
Justice Shiras stated. however, that the
decision was not intended to relieve COM
mon carriers from the restraints Of the
third and fourth sections Of the law, but
it's purport was that these sections are
mot so stringent and imperative as to
exclude In all cases the matter Of COM
petition in determining the question Of
undue and unreasonable preference"
Upon the other point. as to whether
railroad companies can be relieved from
the operations of the long and short
haul clause Of the interstate
act without invoking the consent Of the
commission, Justice Shiras said: I'VE
are unable to suppose that congress in
tended to forbid common carriers in
cases where the circumstances and con-
ditions are substantially dissimilar from
making different rates until and unless
the commission shall authorize them to
do So"
This opinion was in line with the de-
cision of the circuit court of appeals for
the sixth circuit, which was, therefore,
affirmed.
Justice Harlan dissented from the opin-
ION. remarking that 1T went far toward
defeating the object of the Interstate
law, adding: 1T not only
minimizes the power of the interstate
commission far below the in
fention Of congress with reference to it.
but 1t puts into the hands Of railroad
companies the power to SO arrange the
transportation business of the country as
to destroy the business Of intermediate
points,"
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British Troops Slaughtered

Simla, November 9.-The report that
n native officer and thirty f1ve Sikhs be-
longing to the Kurram column had been
intercepted by tribesmen in a ravine
and slaughtered, is officially confirmed.
1t appears that they were assisting in
a reconnaissance up the Kurmana river.
Taking a short cut down hill they came
ITO a ravine where the grass of the jun
gle was burning. The flames spread so
rapidly as to completely cut off their
retreat; and the tribesmen, seeing their
~predicament swarmed on the higher
ground, hurled down rocks upon them
and closed round them until the whole
thirty six were shot or cut down. The
Sikhs fought heroically until the very
fast, their officer killing two rebel chiefs
Before he fell.
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GOING BACK TO HAVANA
Consul General Leo to Sail Tomorrow-He
Expresses Qualification at The Presidents
Approval of His Course

Approval of His Course
New York, November 8.-General
Fitzhugh Lee, consul general a Ha-
vana, will sail for his post Of duty on
Wednesday. Genera Lee was reticent
today in speaking Of Cuban affairs, but
he referred with satisfaction to his
interview with President Mckinley last
Friday.
1T was of course gratifying to me-"
said General Lee, Ito a the presi-
dent tell me h a my course as consul
general met with his approval. He told
me that he had received letters from
representative men of all sections who
expressed their satisfaction at my re-
tention in Office. OF l cannot
say what my instructions are except
that I am to lookout for the rights of
American citizens. AS tt President
McKinley's wishes all that I can say is
that he desires peace"
Asked as to the effect of General
Blanco's appointment to succeed Cen
eral Weyler, General Lee said:
"Of course when a commander is re-
placed by another in the field it follows
that this new commander is to use a
new policy. The new general would
understand that even though he re-
ceived no special instructions what
ever. What General Blanco's policy
will be, however, I cannot say"
General Lee expects to go up to West
Point tomorrow to say good bye to his
son who is a cadet there.
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Yesterday when the 1905 o'clock p. m.
train arrived on the Carolina Central. ore
of the passengers was Mr.. George Camp
bell. proprietor of the Central hotel.
Charlotte. and nine hosts of the Seashore
istered at The Orion and expects to be
here until tomorrow.
Mr.. Campbell contemplates some ex-
tensive improvements at the Seashore
hotel for next season, and came down to
look over the ground SO ne can lave the
plans made. He went down TO the beach
yesterday afternoon and came up to the
city last evening.
He tells us that among the improve
ments to be made will be the addition OF
a number of rooms, as the ho-el was
overlooked with guests last season and
a still larger patronage is expected next
summer The Brown cottage which was
used as an adjunct to the hotel last sum-
mer is to be rebuilt. painted and greatly
improved by the addition Of more rooms.
piazzas, green blinds. &c.
Among the new improvements will be
two bathrooms, one for ladies and one
for gentlemen, fronting to the ocean. a
large pavilion for dancing, entertain
ments and lounging, probably with balco-
MES on all four sides, is to be built on the
ocean. A platform is to be built from 1.
to the railroad track, and there is also
to be a platform from the railroad to
the northern end of the hotel, and thence
to the pavilion and bath houses. A board
walk is also to be constructed along the
beach, and altogether the improvements
will make the hotel quite attractive.
Mr.. Campbell will nave the plans made
at an early day and the improvements
are to be made early in the spring.
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Good News From Yellow Fever Districts
New Orleans, November 8.-The yell
low fever situation continues favorable.
There has been no marked change
since yesterday and yellow jack has
lost his terrors for the people, who are
greatly elated over the gratifying turn
Of affairs. Coco news has been re-
ceived ron all points and it is pre-
dicted that trade will have assumed it's
normal condition by the middle Of the
month. thought it has been dea a
terrible blow by h dreadful plague.
The board Of health officials are Of
the opinion hat the situation will
gradually improve and all indications
point that way. Today's record a
thirteen new cases and five Deaths.
Montgomery, Ala, November 8.-The
report for today is: One new case of
fever and no deaths.
FlomatiOn reports three cases, sew
enty-seven in all, and nc deaths to date
from yellow fever.
Mobile, Ala, November S.-The new
cases Of yellow fever were but our
There were two deaths.
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To Rescue Icebound wh.lers

Washington, November 8.-There was
a conference at the White house today.
attended by Secretaries Gage, Long and
Alger, Commodore Melville and Com
mander Dickens, Of the navy, and Cap
tain Shoemaker, commander Of the rev.
enue marine service, to consider
measures for the relief Of h American
whaling fleet, said to be destitute and
ice bound in Behring sea 1t vas de-
cided to send the revenue cutter Bear
to the relief of the whalers. She is now
1t Seattle, Washington, having just ar
rived from Alaska Orders have been
issued to put her in condition for the
vOyage at once.
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Madrid. November Gin response to
a cable message from a non-official
American source. Senior Sagasta, the
premier, has sent the following cable
dispatch through Senior Dupuy de
LONE, the Spanish minister at Wash
ingtOn:
s. far from seeking a pretext to
declare war against the United States,
Spain would regard it as a great mis-
fortune to be given the occasion for
such an unhappy resolution. Anamit-
ed. as she is, by the most amicable
sentiments toward the great republic.
Spain hopes OF America thai the lat
ter will do it's utmost to fortify SEMI
ments OF friendship for the sake and
welfare OF both countries. whole at the
same time respecting the rights of
SPAIN"
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DEATH OF MAJOR MANN
A Federal Veteran Who Was Well Know
In Wilmington In Reconstruction Days
He Was Once Clerk of the SUPERIOR Cour,
of New Hanover County

~ D8yS
He Was Once Clerk of the Superior Court
OF New Hanover County
The following is taken from the Den
YER Col, News of October 31st:
The funeral Of Major James c. Mann
took place from the residence of his
son-in-faw, ]. L. Brown, 1929 Down
ing avenue, at 2 p. m, yesterday. The
obseQuies We're performed by Temple
lodge, No. 81, F. and A. M. assisted by
Geo. G. Meade post, G. A. r., of both Of
which bodies the deceased was a mem
Der. The ceremonies al the house con
sisted of the beautiful ritual Of the
G.. A R., and the impressive Episcopal
burial service by Bishop Spalding. The
Masonic fraternity then took charge
and accompanied the remains to River
side under escort of the c.. A. R., where
the imposing ceremonies of that order
concluded the last tribute Of respect
to him who was SO we'll beloved by his
brethren for his sterling worth and
and loving disposition. The floral Of
ferings were many and beautiful and
the large attendance testified the uni
versal esteem in which he was held as
a man and a citizen"
The above article was accompanied
by a cut of Major Mann, and we re-
|. produce what is said, as the deceased
was we'll known in Wilmington in re-
construction times. Major Mann came
here with the federal army in 1865. and
held h position Of quartermaster while
the army was in this citl. After the
army left, he went into the saw mill
business and had a mill just north of
the site now occupied by h mill OF
Messrs. S.. & w. Northrop, in the south
ern part of the city. He was also at
one time editor of the Wilmington
Post, a republican ape hat is well
membered by our older inhabitants. In
1868 he was elected. as a republican,
clerk of the superior court of New Han
owe county. He left here soon after
wards for California and moved thence
to Denver. Mr.. G. z. French, who
knew him we'll. says he was Is or N
years Of age.
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Feilers prophesyin' snow
Western blixzards. too.
Course. these feilers alIus know
What the Lord'l dob
When they tell me III be f-oZe,
Then I hunt my summer cioze.
Long In spring they took an said
All the signs wuZ plain.
BY the queer skies overhead
Forty days o raint
But we had-fer all u fears
Dryest weather In ten years.
Then. insummer. we'd be dry
Not a drap 'ud fall."
But the rain come from the sky r.
Like 'twouid drown u all.
An some weak, believin fellers
Didn't have no raiu-umbrelias.
Allus settin' on the fence
Tellfn' US Gods Will,
Ruther trust In Providence
An take my chances still,
When they tell me I'll be frcze.
Watch me hunt my summer cloze:
Atlanta Constitution.
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Memphis, Tenn, November 81. A
Thomas. the forger, made his second
escape from the Jail here early this
morning by saving the bars Of his eel
and afterwards saving the bars Of the
window in the real of the Jail, after
which the escape was easy. Thomas
had made himself famous by his pre-
vious escapes from jails here and at
Chicago, and his subsequent marriage
with Miss Fannie Rutherford, of Min
neapolis, at ST. Louis. Three other
prisoners charged with minor offences
also escaped after Thomas had made
the way clear.
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Why allow yourself to be slowly tor

Why allow yourself to be slowly tor
tured at the stake of disease? Chills
and Fever will undermine, and event
ually break down the strongest consti
tuition. Febri-Cura (Sweet Chill Tonic
with from is more effective thar quin-
ME, and being combined with iron is
an excellent Tonic and Nerve medicine.
1t is pleasant to take, and is sold under
positive guarantee to cure or money
lust as good" kind ont effect cures.
Sold by ]. C. Shepard, J. II. Hardin
and H. L. Fentress.
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INJURED ON A TRAIN
Mr.. @. G. Lyon Cut BY Glass From . Win
dow Broken by . Rock Thrown 1t the
Train
Especial 70 The Messenrer.)

Especial 20 The M~essenger.)
Raleigh. N. c., November sc. G.
Lyon, of Bladen county, while on his way
here to attend the supreme court, was
struck by glass broken by a stone thrown
1T the train, neal Hamlet. His face and
ear were badly cut by the glass.
The referee in the case of the Nation
al Bank of Raleigh, against the Raleigh
paper mills, files his report. The debts
aggregate some Sc, 0O0.
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Washington, November S.-The presi-
dent today appointed ". Godfrey Hun
ter, of Kentucky, v extra ordinary
and minister polenipotentiary to Guat-
emala and Honduras. DR.. Hunter Is
one Of the leaders OF the republican
party in Kentucky.
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j. c. Berry, one Of tine best known
citizens Of Spencer. Mo-. testifes that
he cured himself Of the worst kind of
piles by using a few boxes of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. He had beef trou-
bled with piles for over thirty years
and had used manv different kinds of
so-called cures; but DeWitt's was the
one that did the work an1 he will YER
ify this statement II any one wishes to
write him. r. r, Bellamy.
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Washington, November 1The follow
ing fourth-class postmasters were ap-
pointed today for North Carolina: Cron-
ly, May Formydewal; Pennington. G.. H.
Graham; Four Oaks, Ransom Durham:
Glendon. Alex. ]. Jones; Little Pine
Creek. S. J. Kent.
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1h0 Chicago Market

Chicago. November 8.-The sharp break
at Liverpool caused an opening decline
of 1c to 11ac in wheat today. The market
did not stray far from these figures,
showing 11sc decrease at the close. A
heavy visible increase was a bearish
factor. Other grain and provision mark
cts were firm, corn and oats advancing &c
each while provisions closed unchanged
to nc higher.
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Cookers Horae Wins the Stakes

London, November Sat Lingfield
park today Richard Cookers 3-year-old
bay filly, Georgians. won the Chellows
plate. The race is of 100 sovereigns,
for 3~-year-Olds and upwards, winner
and second horses free. There ware
six starters over the course, one mile
straight. r. Devereux's Yours was
second and w. Hemfray's Bantry Boy
third.
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You can't afford to risk your life by
allowing a cold to develop into pneumo-
mia or consumption. Instant relief and
a certain cure are afforded by One Min
ute Cough Cure. r. r. Bellamy.
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You can't ure consumption but you
can avoid it and cure every other form
OF throat or lung trouble by the use Of
One Minute Cough Cure. r. R Rel
lamy. ~ 81 jxil0kAk4s1i
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Democratic Executive COMMITTEES to Meet
Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh. N. c., November 8.-Chair-
man Clement Manly writes that he will
call democratic state committee to meet
here November 80.
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North Carolina Defeats tennessee

Chapel Hill. n. c., November 8.-The
University Of North Carolina won from
the University OF Tennessee. at Knox
vile today, in a game of foot ball by
the score of 16 to O..
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The Wedding Postponed

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, N. c., November Sowing
to the sickness with slow fever of Will
liam H. Williamson, his marriage to
Miss Tucker, set for November 18th is
POSTPONED.
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THE sEAsHORE HOTEL

Proprietor Campbell Here Looking Over
the Grounds tn Have Extensive Improve
ments Made for Next Seasnn-Thsy Will
Include More Rooms, . Big Pavilion
Bath Houses, Board Walks Etc.
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Ache they would b Amos priceless % 6hooo
Who sufKor from this distressing Complaint,
but fortunately their goodne0 does not end
mere. and those who once ny them vim nnd
thsy yin NOT b wiling q do without thsm.