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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-23

Chicago, November rS.-Mrs. Minnie
Wallace Walkup, with an evident pur-
pose of divesting her marriage to John
B.. Ketchum of all mystery and sweeping
AVA once for all the stories, insinuations
and the theories of those who would dis
credit her. today tod Of the whole trans
action. She said:
Il need not speak of the incidents lead
ing up to my consent to become John
Ketchum's wife. That is an old story
now. But Of our "trip to Milwaukee, the
butler, the hackman, the police, the
minister and the newspapers have al told
their stories, while I alone have remained
silent. / understand that the composite
result is that somebody-anybody but
John B. Ketchum-acted as Bridegroom,
and that I obtained my marriage certi-
ficate by fraud.
DO 1 need to explain why we decided
on a secret marriage? Simply because Of
the danger of a sensation. Mr.. ketch-
um's divorce from a former wife and my
own unhappy experience would undoubt-
eddy have been revived in connection
with a public announcement of our mar
rage. We therefore, decided to wed
secretly and to go to Milwaukee for the
Mr.. Ketchum and I, accompanied by
my butler, Joseph Keller, who acted as
Mr.. Ketchum's valet. went to Milwaukee
on the evening Of September 23rd. We
went to the Plank1ntOn house where we
secured a suit of rooms, being registered
as Mr.. and Mrs. Young and servant.
This was done simply to insure the
secrecy of our errand. Mr.. Ketchum
rose before I was awakened In the morn
ing and called me. I protested against
getting up so early, but he had not
slept we'll and wanted to get out. Wher,
we were dressed we started out to find
a minister. intending to travel in a
street car, so that our movements might
not be known at the hotel. Mr.. Ketchum
wanted to take Keller with Us, but 1 was
afraid he would gossip when we got back
to Chicago, and 1 insisted on leaving him
behind. When we had gone some dis.
lance from the hotel we met a cab which
we engaged to take us to the Minister'S.
ARRIVING at a parsonage l applied a
the door and learned that the minister
was away from home, but his wife HAD
another neighboring clergyman to per.
form the When we were mar.
ried. we ordered the driver to take us
to the railway station. This was for thu
purpose of misleading the hackman a:
to our destination. When he had lef
us we walked back to our hotel where
we breakfasted and left for Chicago OF
the II o'clock train.
CONTRARY to my wishes Mr.. Ketchun
told Keller, when we returned to thu
hotel, hat we were married"
i The coroner's jury will meet at Rolls
tons, % Adams street at 2 o'clock tomor
row and will be adjourned probably unit
Monday, as the chemical analysis of tn,
stomach is not yet completed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-23

I contrived to signal the attendants to
thrust the heated rods in between me
and the bloodthirsty brute. Scarcely
had I one sc when the great tawny
creature hurled itself Upon me and,
burying it's claws in my shoulders, bore
me to the floor.
Il felt the hot breath of the lion in
my face as he opened his huge jaws
preparatory to sinking his fangs in my
throat, and a horrible death was but
a brief second distant, when the red
hot irons were brought into play and
used SO effectively hat the brute was
forced to retreat to the far end of~th
cage without inflicting further injury
upon me. / was hurridly drawn from
the cage, none the worse for my thrill
ing experience, save badly shaken
nerves., lacerated shoulders and a tat
tered tinse1 jacket. As 1 hurried be-
hind the curtain the band triumphantly
played See, the Conquering Hero
Comes!' and I noticed that a panic in
the audience had been narrowly avert
ed. And what became of Richard UT7
Oh, he lived to kill Franconelli a few
months later."-Los Angeles Times.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-23
PUBLIC OPINION

What WAS the matter with him?
C1ingman never had a wife and chill
dren to support, and his modest per-
sonal expenses should not have eaten
up the earnings OF a long and busy life.
He was brainy. highly educated, a
statesman, scholar and scientist. Sure
ly he must have been able during
about sixty years Of an active career
in a state where he "a prominent
and popular to make money and accu-
mulate some property. 1t has never
been intimated that he was a spend
thrift; or hat he had any expensive
vices. II he made bad investments
and lost his fortune, the act has not
been mentioned. With no light what
ever upon the case, ii puzzles many
people to account for the sad and des-
titut ending Of this nan life. Evil
IDENTIFY he did not belong to the new
school OF statesmen. Since the war
there have been many notable exam
pies Of men who accumulated vast for
tunes in public life, though their sala-
ries were not large. Clingman was one
of the old-timers, and he probably had
a lordly contempt for money. This is the
only way to explain the mystery.-Bir-
mingham Age-Heraid.
The stories Of starvation and death
in Cuba are horrible to contemplate,
and there is but little doubt that they
contain the truth. but in a greatly ex-
agerated form. In fact, all reports from
the Inflated island must be taken with
a grain Of salt, for experience has de-
mOnstrated the fact that both sides
are given to gross exa~ggeration. For
instance, last summer it was asserted
that ten thousand American citizens
were starving in Cuba, but when this
government placed ample funds fol
their relief in the hands Of Consul Cen
eral Lee, not one-tenth of that number
came forward to claim it. About the
same time General Weyler submitted a
Falstaffian report to his government
in which he claimed to have killed
more than three times as many insur.
gents as were ever enrolled in the Gu.
a army, to say nothing Of clever
colonies who were slain in what proved
to be only a skirmish with an insur.
gent NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Times.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-23

IFrom the Jewish MessengerD
Major Alfred Mordecai once had On In
terview with the car Of Russia. of q
somewhat informal and corver .Ational
nature. in the course of which he used
the ss"Monsieur" In speaking to the
emperor. having carried the interview
forward SO far, In French. Turning to
General Mcclellan. who stood near by,
Major Mordecai suddenly exclaimed with
a mighty deep Carolinian oath, "Ha! I
called the fellow mister" The car
thereupon smiled. bowed and said with q
civility that entered the majors bones
like ice: II rpeak English quite we'll
enough. sir. to continue our interview IN
that language. II you prefer TT"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-23
W1Ine HnSw WcoS1 - 1870

WNne Nn30 WsoA1 - oSn1ot
WAS ever life % sweet. love,
Were ever nights % fair,
Were eyer stars u bright. love.
What fellow would not dare
To win a stolen kiss. love.
When riding by h mile?
For o is sweet and lips are near
Since tandems are the style.
Were roses half so sweet. love.
Were kisses half so rare
As one lear kiss from you. love,
What fellow would not dare
To pedal On forever.
With \ burden half 50 DEAR
A trust he ne'er would setter
A-whee.ing in the
So steal away the kisses.
While earts IND lips are young.
When hid are life's abysses.
Before ones tires are
There's naught in after dreaming
No memories half so dear.
As in h moons white cleaning
A-wheeling in the rear.
by NJ. Ware johnson.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-23

Cincinnati, November ia special
to The Commercial Tribune from
Frankfort, KY, says: A conference Of
silver democratic leaders 49,. be held
in Louisville tomorrow night. William
]. Bryan and Senator James K. Jones
of the democratic national committee
will be present to meet about fifty lead
ing politicians OF this state. The situa-
ton as regards the best means Of
keeping up the fight for silver in the
state will also be discussed, AZ well a.
amendments to the election laws.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-23
The Great Sn6-rjng in cuba

Boston, Mass, November ia letter
was received here today from Captain
Charles, Of the four-masted schooner
Clara E. Randall, Of Portland. Me-, now
In port at Matanzas. Cuba, which tells
of the great distress and suffering in
Cuba. Captain Charles says that Matan-
zas Is filled with fever stricken and dying
soldiers, and that hundreds Of pacificos
are dying every week.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-23

Having used three bottles of P. P. p.
for impure blood and general
nd having derived great benefit from
the same. having gained IA pounds in
weight in four weeks, / take great
pleasure in recommending 1t to all I'M
fortunate like
Yours truly,
JOHN MORRIS.
Office Of j. NJ. McElroy. Druggist,
Orlando, Fla, April 20, 1891.
Messrs. Lippman Bros. Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sirs:-I sold three bottles Of P.
p. p. large size yesterday, and one bot
tie small size today.
The p. p. p. cured my wife Of rheu-
matism winter before last. 1t came
back on her the past winter and a half
bottle, 81 size, relieved her again. and
she has not had a symptom since.
/ sold a bottle Of p. p. p. to a friend
. of mine. one of the turkies, a small one,
took sick and his wife gave it p tea
spoonful, that was in the evenil and
the little fellow turned over like h was
dead, but mex morning he was hollow
ing and we'll.
Yours respectfully,
j. N. McELROY.
Savannah. Ga, March II, 1891.
Messrs. Lippman Bros, Savannah. Ga.
Dear Sirs:-I have suffered from
rheumatism for a long time and did
not find a cure until found P. P. p,
which completely cured me.
Yours truly.
ELIZA JONES.
16 Orange ST.. Savannah, Ga.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-23

A scholarly man has computed that
Solomon's temple cost over So. o00. 900.
and that the silver ornaments were
more valuable thar the gold ones: Il
to /. may be.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-23

Washington Progress: On Thursday
last the Old DomInion's fiat with los
bales of cotton on it was burned. The
cotton caught from a spark and was al
most a total loss. The fiat was several
miles above GreenVille.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-23

Poets must suffer before they can
write. says q philosopher. After thai
the public has . monopoly on the 0ufS
ferfng.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-23

Is no more reSO0nSlEIe DOG1tIOn
on earth thar that of q railroad enrin-
eer. On his steady nerves, clear brain,
bright eye and perfect self command, de-
pend the safety Of the train and the lives
of its passengers. DR.. Miles Nervine and
other remedies are especially adapted to
keeping the nerves steady. the brain clear
and the mental faculties u~ninpaired.
Engineer f. W. Mccoy. formerly Of 1923
Broadway Council Bluffs, but now residing
at SAIL Humboldt ST., Denver, writes that he
suffered fer years from constipation, caus-
ing sick. nervous and bilious headaches and
was fully restored to health by Dr.. Miles
Nerve & Liver Pills. I heartily recommend
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-23

DR.. Miles Remedies"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under q positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free Address,
DR. NILES MEDICAL
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-23

Of. MILES MEDICAL 90. Ekhask Ind.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
EVIDENCES or FILIBUsrERING.
A Quantity of Ammunition Captured In
Cuba-Gen, Aguirre Killed.

HAVANA, May 6-The Spanish cruiser
Marie Christina has captured at the
mouth Of the Mosquito river. four light
ers of American construction. They had
apparently been used in the landing of "A
fiibustering expedition. Troops ashore
captured sixty-three boxes OF cartridges
belonging to the nlibusters.
The escort of railroad train running
between Tunas and Sancti Sprtus Prov
ince OF Santa Clara, on Monday last. DIS
covered another dynamite bomb on the
rails with electric wires connected TO II.
Confirmation has been received in Ofn-
cial circles Of the death of Charles Az
uirre, the iusurgent leader He was Kill
ed i'm a recent engagement with the span
ish troops.
Important documents found upon his
person show among other things thdt
General Maxine Gomez rs IN bad health.
The Spanish gunboat Satellite at Caney,
near Tunas. saw a suspicious looking
steamer making signals. The SunDoat
fired fifteen shots at the steamer which
eventually disappeared. Later the safe
lite returned and reconnoitered the coast
i'm the vicinity Of Gusainas, Paso Banao'
and harbor Of PalO Alto.
detachment OF insurgent cavalry. evident
~ awaiting the landing OF hiDusterins
expedition. Illttlu srlrar wee 800
the insurgent force, which thereupon dis
Captain-General Weyler. with his ad-
iutants and an escort. left Cienfugeos,
Province Of Santa Clara. Yesterday, by
special train and arrived Unexpectedly Ak
San Juan De Las Neras.
Jose Copero the insurgent cavalry lead
er who was released on April avth. the
case against him having been dismissed.
visited Consul General Lee to-day, and
viii sail from cuba on Wednesday next.
Copcro is an American citizen and was
captured on board steamer at Balabdso
January J., 1886.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
Revolutionary Daughters Have Trouble.

NEW YORK. May 6-AIrs. Flora
Adams Darling Of the Daughters OF the
Revolution, threatens to contest the
right of the Daughters Of the American
Revolution to erect memorial hall on
the site in Washington granted by Con-
gress at the last session. She has placed
her papers in the hands Of Representative
Amos J. Cummings who. it IS stated.
will champion her cause. Mrs. Darln.
claims that it was through her efforts
that the bill was introduced and she ex-
pected her society would be given the
site for the memorial structure. Mrs.
Darling threatens to bring suit to legally
determine the rights of the Daughters OF
the American Revolution TO the site.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
Dukc Was Shadoyyrd.

ST LOUIS. MO, May G.-James p.
Duke. OF tobacco trust fame left st. Lou
is Monday might for the East. after
spending several days in St. Louis. Mr..
Duke was Swallowed by two private de-
tectives during his stay here. and his
movements all noted for information. it
is said. OF the American Tobacco COM
pany opposition here.
Duke visits ST. Louis frequently. and
is said TO have something 10 10 with the
effort 10 buy up local antitrust factories.
Each Of these is watching the other
closely. 10 see II any overtures for con-
solidation are made by the American
Tobacco Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
SaroonS Wide Omen.

TOPEKA, KANS.. May 6.--F'or the first
time in ten years there are open saloons
in Topeka, and as a result somewhat OF a
rebellion against the present State admin
istration has been started. Gov. Leedy
has been appealed to 70 compel the
Police Commissioners TO close the places.
but 80 far has refused TO take any hand
In the matter lie says he appointed mec
on the board whom the ProhibitionIst5
recommended. and that IL ls not hts policy
TO spy around TO see IL they are doing
their duty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
Monarch Coal Company As.igns.

JACKSONVILLE. KY, May 6.-The
Monarch Coal and Coke Company as
signed this morning. The assigned pro-
perty is L mining plant here. two big
stores. and sixteen hundred acres of coal
lands
The liabilities are not stated. but it is
claimed that the assets represent one
hundred thousand dollars.
The assignment is caused by damage
suits. the result Of the recent explosion
in the mines. In which three men were
killed and several MANNED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
uowland Found Dead.

NEW BEDFORD. MASS. May s-The
body Of William d. Rowland. treasurer
Of the Howland Mills. the New Bedford
Manufacturing Company. and the Rotch
Spinning Company, was found in the
dock. at the foot of North street this
morning. not far from where he was
last seen alive.
The corporations with which Mr.. How
and was connected are now in the hands
of receivers as the result of the discov-
cry of the unsuspected financial entangle-
ment recently discovered by the stock
hnlnnrs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
Chiplcy in the Lead.

TALLAHASSEE. FLA, May Chip
ley took the lead i'm the ballot for United
States Senator to-day Ills friends want
ed another ballot but after the Regular
daily effort an adjournment was had.
'rhe result OF the last ballot was Chipley.
50; Call. 30; Raney. 10; Hockes, 3; Bur-
ford. /.
Chipley was present and asked to be
passed when his name was called.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
The Tariff Bill.

WASHINGTON. May G.-Hon. T. g.
sharretts. president Of the Board of
rrrital states General Appraisers. IT
New York, who has been summoned TO
Nashinston lo udvise the Senate Com.
.crittee on Finance In relation TO the tariff
bin. was asked day for an opinion
IN regard TO the merits of the samende,i
bill as a revenue producer. and i'm re-
nlv said: In my opinion the bill will
nrod,lco sufiocnt revenue 10 meet the
demands Of the government
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07

CHICAGO. May 6.-The days when
Thousands OF people watched Nellie BLY,
through the newspapers as she raced
against time on trip around the world
were recalled yesterday In the Superlo.
Court. An attachment was got out oa
property owned In Chicago by Robert
Seaman. in order that the Excelsior Iroa
Company might collect an alleged debt OF
sS esss Besides his riches Mr.. Seaman
gained a wider fame by making the wo-
man newspaper writer his wife couple
of years ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
Tn, l'o-fnl Congress

WASHINGTON, d. c.. May 6.-.fhe
Postal Congress war not In session to-
day. an adjournment having been taken
yesterday 10 meet az the call OF the Pres
ident. Tho committee. however. were al
work an day on the various propositions
submitted 10 the Congress. II is not like
Iy that any OF them viii be ready TO re-
port for several days. Their proceedings
like those Of the Congress. are behind
closed doors
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
whisky Trust Compromise.

CHICAGO. May 6--General McNulta.
receiver OF the Old Whiskey Trust. has
secured a compromise OF SzSs.S2 Of claims
against the trust for Sff9si. which Is less
than six per cent. Of the amount OF tho
claims The claims were for the ono
and Kentucky plants. Thirteen cts'ms
remain TO be adjusted before the receiver
shin ceases,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07

WASHINGTON, ID. @, May G.-Presl-
dent Orcutt, OF the Newport News Ship
building Company. was al the Nevy De-
partrncnt to-day and arranged 10 have the
speed trial of the sunboat NASHVILLE take
place on tho Long Island Sound course
Wednesday. the 18th. The vessel will
make fr'dgep0rt her headquarters.
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt may be
on the Nashville when she makes her
trial run.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07

cations IL appears tlat Edhcm Pasha
plan Is to turn both Greek Hanks ana
thus practically surround them.
HEAVY LOSSES.
LONDON. May "a special from
Athens asserts that the losses Of the
Greeks in fighting pt Velestino and Phar-
salos Yesterday were certainly one thous-
and killed and wounded while the Turks
lost fully six thousand killed and wound
ed
CONSTANTISOPLE May s-The MIN
lister Of War has received the following
dispatch flcm Edhem Pasha. the Turk
ish commander-in-chlef in 1hessaly. da-
ted Yesterday evening: TURKS to-day
won a great victory. Turkish shells are
commencing to fall near Pharsalos. De-
tails will be forwarded later"
Sabah SAYS ttat The division of Turkish
troops commanded by Haiku Pasha has
carried the first line Of the Greek defences
AZ Velestino and that an attack is pro-
ceedine against other lines.
PHARSALOS ABANDONED.
ATHENS. May "a dispatch from the
front announces that Prince Constatines
army retired yesterday evening, ia per-
feet order upon DpmOkos. about 13 miles
south OF Pharsalos, where the Greeks
will await the attack Of the Turks. Gen.
SmoIensH remains al Nelestino in order
10 protect Volo. Pharsalos has been
abandoned and telegraph communication
with that place has been cut off.
II has been authOratively announced
that the Powers have intervened and
proposed meditation. General Smo-
lensl,i's brigade Of Greek troops
is also about tO retreat from
Vcieetino. smolensl0 NAV fall back
on Volo and try 10 hold that place with
the protection Of the Greek fleet or, lie
rav letf.n- on Nimvf, with
the view, possibly, Of effecting a juno
tion later with the main Greek army.
The report that the Powers are inter-
vening is confirmed.
Ministers of Great Britain. France.
Russia and Italy have been instructed
to propose mediation between Greece
and Turkey and similar instructions TO
Germany and Austrian ministers are ex-
pected every moment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
IN SNARE FOR UORk.
The Confirmation Of Postmasters VIII
Now Commence.

Now Commence.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. May Especial
The assignment by the Republican Sen
atorlal Caucus of Messrs. Gear, Mason
and Penrose 20 the Committee on Post
Offices and Post-rOads. completes the
committee as far as the Republicans are
concerned. The committee as II now
stands is composed OF seven members a
sufficient number to transact business.
whether Democrats assign their quota or
not. meeting will be called in day or
two to arrange the order of business. ana
1t is very notable that work Will be be-
gun in earnest next week. Consideration
Of the nominations Of Presidential post
masters will be begun on next Thursday;
In the absence of Senator Wolcott, OF
Colorado who will sail for Europe IN "A
few days. Senator Chandler. or New
Hampshire, will be acting chirman OF the
committee.
There are already several Virginia post
masters awaiting confirmation, 10 n
probable that all of them except one VIII
be reported together.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
CALHOUN IND CUBA.
lie VIII Probably Leave for That Island on
~a;urday Next.

~aturday Next.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. May 6.-W. ].
Calhoun. Of Illinois. who has been select
cd by the President to so to Cuba as the
special representative Of the United
States in the Ruiz case. had consultation
with the President to-day. lie is awaiting
the arrival Of Judge Day, the new As
slstant Secretary of State. who made an
exhaustive study OF the case, before leav-
Ing for Havana. IL Judge Day arrives
i'm time for him to secure the necessary
information. Mr. Calhoun will leave for
Havana via Tampa, Fla. on Saturday.
His mission viii be confined strictly TO
the Ruiz case.
Mr.. Calhoun was also at the State De-
partment to-day to begin the preparation
OF his case. He spent some time In con-
ference with Assistant Secretary Roke-
rill. who made him acquainted with what
has already been done by General Lee
and the State Department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
utddlc Tennessee Sold.

NASHVILLE. TENN. May s.--Ths
Middle Tennessee and Alabama Railroad
was sold at Fayetteville Yesterday by
order OF the Federal Court The pur-
chaser was ]. w. Dixon. whose bid was
sis0 co
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. May 0.-Virglnsa
fourth class postmasters' appointed TO-
day were Alma. IL. Il. Martin; Ford. ).
$ Walden: Marksvile. n. l.. koontz:
MarysvI,le. ]. p Bradshaw: Tweedy's: l..
ID. Clay: Ware Neck. T. {. CooAe: White
Post, w. Il. Green.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. May 6.-Rcar
AdmIxal Richard W. Meade was buried
at the National Cemetery az arlington
to-day after appropriate services AZ
church and the grave.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
~ ,r,it:n ruREa.Asr.

WASHINGTON. May 6.-Foyecast foe'
Friday:
For VIRGINIA and North caroiina-Fasrs'
warmer: northerly winds, becoming va1s1>
ba